https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-01-06.pdf 483c0e4ea5a537c8fc12f732767f556a PDF Text Text imV CHIOS’ yAV nGu Vi A*j5c-1K3 Hastings1 MEAP scores mixed bag Hillsdale edges Saxons in OT Trooper returns to Hastings post See Page 3 See Page 10 See Page 12 THE Ha, <iNGS •ANNER THURSDAY. JANUARY 6. 1994 VOLUME 139, NO 44 News Briefs Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 PRICE 25' Courts and Law Building, 911 system highlights county's year by Elaine Gilbert School reform 1st Friday topic Tom White, bead of government rela­ tion for the Michigan Association of School Boards, will give a presentation on school finance reform at the next "First Friday Lunch and Leant" session Jan. 7 at Thomas Jefferson Hall in bastings. White is no stranger to the First Friday aeries. He appeared in October 1989 with Al Short, a Michigan Education Association representative, so talk shoot Proposals A and B. school finance pro­ posals that were defeated in November of that year. White thia time will focus on the com­ promise school finance reform legisla­ tion recently passed by the Stale Legislature. He will discuss what it will mean to school districts like Hastings and he will outline what will be at stake in the statewide special election March IS that will propose an increase in the state sales lax. from four to six cents on the debar. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will begin at noon Friday at rhe Thomas Jef­ ferson hall, comer of Green and Jeffer­ son streets in Hastings. All attending may bring their own lun­ ches. Democrats will furnish tea and coffee. Legislative Coffee slated The monthly Legislative Coffee will beheldalBa.m. Monday. Jan. 10. at the County Seat Restaurant m Hastings. State Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Bob Bender will be on hand to talk about current statewide issues and io take up any concerns con­ stituents might have. The Legislative Coffee series, spon­ sored by the Hastings'Area Chamber of Commerce, is open to the public. Assistant Editor Construction of the Barry County Courts and Law Building in Hastings was "one of the main highlights" of 1993. said County Board Chairman Orvin Moore. The first full year of operation of E-911 in Barry County is another important highlight for the county." be said. By dialing 911. citizens may obtain emergency assistance for police, fire and ambulances and the enhanced system displays the caller's address and phone number on the display screen at Central Dispatch. Already, the local 911 has helped saved lives. Speaking of the Courts and Law structure, Moore said, "approximately seven or eight years of planning are finally coming to fruition." March 1 is the target date for completion. Workers now are ahead of schedule, the building is enclosed and the dry wall completed. The new facility in Hastings, across from the County Courthouse, will replace an aging Courts and Law building mat is in a , state of disrepair, commissioners have said The new structure is being built next door to the present building, which will be tom down when the new one is completed. Moore also noted that this is the first year the County Board of Commissioners has operated with eight members. Seven commissioner seals had made up the board since 1983. "It’s been a positive c‘-allenge," be said of having an extra member. *1 think it gives good representation throughout the whole county. "1 was a little apprehensive to begin with, but I think it's been a positive approach. I think we have gotten more feedback from throughout the county on different i'etns: maybe they have just been more controversial...! know it gives tbe commissioners more exposure as far as Bonnie S. Ballinger New director named for United Way Orvin Moore, who has just completed his first year as chairman of the Barry County Board of Corrupissioners, stands in front of the new County Courts and Law Bvjding that -nshuction in Hastinns /. going io township mixmigs and various meetings as far as getting acquainted with what is going on throughout the codnty and it spreads the work load a Lillie more." One project that slatted in '93 that he calls "fantastic as to the amount of agencies and people working together toward one common goal" is tbe Barry County Human Resource Network, comprised of health and human service agencies They are planning to have a complex to house all the services on one campus." Moore said. "They are all sitting down and talking about one common goal...There arc not a lot of counties where that's happened. I think if nothing else it's given a lot of these agencies an insight into what's available out there... "I'm extremely optimistic that there will be some physical results out of this whole See COUNTY, continued page 2 Barry County's first baby of 1994 is a boy Solid waste panel to meet by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A boy born to Angela Armstrong and Thomas Petree of Hastings took honors as Barry County's First Baby of 1994. Thomas Ray Armstrong was bom al Pennock Hospital at 8:37 am New Year's Day. He weighed In at 6 pounds. 15 1/4 ounces and he is 19 1/2 inches long. Thomas was a doubly early baby, bis mother said. His due date was Jan. 9. but Angela was scheduled to go to Pennock for a cesarean section on Tuesday. Angela said she did not think she wen going into labor when she started feeling contractions three days before Saturday. She said the contractions were not bad. "so I just thought they were the fake ones." The Barry County Solid Waste Plann­ ing Committee will have a public meeting at 7 p.m tonight at the commis­ sioners’ chambers of the County Courthouse. Included on the agenda will be the conclusion of the presentation of City Management Corn, on a request to have a regional landfill and a revised amend­ ment request. Kiwanis plans chicken dinner The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have a chicken dinner from S Io 7 p.m. Friday at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The meal will include baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, roil and butter, cookies and milk or coffee. Cost is S3 for adults, and $3 for students ages 12 and under. Proceeds will be used to fund Kiwanis community service projects. The contractions got worse Friday night, she said. "That night I felt real weird and I started having contractions before I went to bed." she said. "But I went to bed and 1 didn't think anything of it. Then my water broke — not all of it. but some — and I called the hospital and they .'old me to come on up. " Angela went into the hospital at 3 am. She was tested with a contraction measuring machine and II showed she was in labor. Thomas' father was in Arizona at the time of tin birth. He is coming back to Hastings and should be here by Friday. Angela said. Carol and Jim Harvath of Hastings are the grandparents. Thomas is Angela's second child. She also See BABY, continued on page 2 Prairie Schooner fire was arson, officials say by Jerry Hynes Parents1 Network will meet Monday The Hastings Area Parents Network (Il’s HAPN). Parents Supporting Parents, will meet st 7 p.m. Monday. Jan. 10, al the Hastings High School cafeteria. The speaker will be Kent Roberts. Sturgis Youth and Community Coor­ dinator Grade ;evd meetings will follow. The entire meeting is expected to last about an hour. All parents are welcome. MORE NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 planning process. However. I think it's going to be quite some time before it all comes to fruition. But I think it could very well happen within the next one to two years." Some of the most difficult challenges for tbe County Board during 1993 have involved the county-operated animal shelter. Moore said. The animal shelter has been an unusual and difficult situation all the way around. Tm hoping that can come to rest in the very new future." The County Board recently hired an attorney to conduct an investigation of past operations al the shelter and a report of those findings tentatively is scheduled to be presented to the full board during its regular The Barry County United Way has an­ nounced that Bonnie S. Ballinger has been selected as its new executive diikior, replac­ ing Cathy Williamson, who will be leaving that position after five years. Ballinger started her career as a receptionist and then was promoted to activity director at Matheson Nursing Home in Galesburg. Leav­ ing that assignment in 1981, Ballinger started at Thomapple Manor in Hastings as a nursing assistant and was promoted to admissions coordinator in 1985. Since 1989. she has been assistant office manager at Thomapple Manor. Ballinger has been very active with the Jaycees organization. She was the president of the Hastings Jaycees in 1990-91. a regional director for the Michigan Jaycees in 1991-92, the membership development vice president for the Michigan Jaycees in 1992-93. and now is the state president. Together with her husband. Paul, she lives in Nashville. Thomas Ray Armstrong, the son of Angela Armstrong and Thomas Petree, was Barry County's first baby of 1994. He was bom at 8:37 a.m. New Year's day. An early morning fire that destroyed the Prairie Schooner restaurant and bar near Prairieville Friday was deliberately set. according to officials at the Michigan State Police Fire Marshal's division. The blaze completely gutted the popular Barry County establishment, and fire officials estimated the loss at between S 150.000 and $200,000. The building was insured, officials said. Fire fighting units from Delton. Orangeville. Hickory Comers. Gun Plains. Johnstown. Hastings. Pine Lake and Richland were dispatched to the scene at 2:44 a.m. Dick Harris, assistant fire chief of Grand Rapids Township, reported the fire was fully involved when the first firefighting units arrived. "It is difficult to determine just exactly where the fire started because there were several spots m the structure that were doused with flammable accelerants that caused the fire to quickly spread." Harris said. The blaze was brought under control quickly, but a few firefighters remained al the scene, dousing "hot spots throughoot the building. Because of the suspicious nature of the fire. Detective Sgt. Rick Kempski. an arson investigator at the Michigan Stale Police's Paw Paw post, was assigned to investigate Upon examining the fire scene. Kempski determined the cause of the fire was arson. Officials have no suspects connected with (he fire The Michigan Arson Prevention Center is offering a $5,000 reward to anyone having information leading to the arrest of those responsible. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 6, 1994 BABY, continued from page 1 has a 2 1/2 year-old daughter. Ashley Marie. But Angela said she doesn't plan on having any more children. As the first baby of 1994, Thomas will receive several prizes donated by local merchants through the First Baby of '94 Contest. The prizes include a vaporizer from Bosley Pharmacy, a miniature portrait from While's Photography, a $25 savings account at Hastings City Bank, a baby ring from Hodges Jewelry and a one year's News Briefs Habitat dedicates four new area homes The Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity recently dedicated four homes for use by families. The most recent ceremonies took place Sunday in Freeport at the adjacent homes of the families of Jim Ainsworth and Mary Eaton. Dedicating two homes at the same time was a first for the Barry County chapter, according to Exective Director Pat Wagner. The other homes dedicated were of the families of Diane and Richard Orman in Hastings and of Barb Miller in Cloverdale. In all cases, the recipient families in­ vested ■’sweat equity” by taking part in building or remodeling the homes. Habitat for Humanity, a Christian organization that builds decent, affor­ dable homes for needy families, also received $18,000 from a federal pro­ gram that requires banking institutions to invest a portion of their profits back into the local community. For more information about Habitat, call 948-9939. ZBA schedules public hering The Hastings Zoning Board of Ap­ peals will have a public hearing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at City Hall council chambers. The ZBA will consider the application of Bonnie McPherson for a land use variance to convert property at 502 S. Jefferson into a seven-room boarding house. The ZBA also will take up an appeal by Bryan Drake for a land use variance to place a four-unit family dwelling on part of Lot 22. Supervisor Glasgow’s Addition on South Hanover. The issue was adjourned from a meeting Dec. 14. at which a quorum was not reached. Chili supper to help Ellards A chili supper to benefit Bert and Carol Ellard is planned for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Faith United Methodist Church, comer of M-43 and Bush Street in Delton. Bert Ellard has been a paraplegic since August, when he had a spinal block after surgery to correct a clogged artery in his right leg. He was forced to take medical retirement from his job and the couple, as a result, has endured financial hard­ ship and has absorbed unexpected medical-related expenses, such as $5,000 for braces. A free-will offering will be taken for the meal, which will include chili, an alternate soup, homemade bread, cor­ nbread and dessert. GR group to sing at local Showcase SAJE, a gospel quartet from Grand Rapids, tonight at 6:30 will headline the first of four Thursday night Musicians Showcase programs this month at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings. SAJE will perform ill a cappella music at its Showcase debut. Members of the group include Sal Cruz. Arnold Moore. Javier Moore and Eli Cruz. Also performing tonight will be the Winebrenner Sisters of Hastings. Stan Pierce and Friends will entertain at the Jan. 13 Musicians Showcase. Seating for the programs .*s on a firstcome. first-served basis. DHIA banquet will be Jan. 11 The Barry County Dairy Herd Im­ provement Association (DHIA) will have its annual meeting and banquet at noon Tuesday. Jan. II. at the Country Chapel in Dowling. A business meeting will follow the banquet. Door prizes will be raffled and a parliamentary procedure demonstration will be conducted by the Lakewood FFA Pari i-Pro team that won the state title and competed last year in the national contest tn Kansas City. AU DHIA members are encoraged to attend. Call John Decker. DHIA techni­ cian. for tickets at 623-5416. subscription to the Hastings Banner. Hastings House donated a baby’s first set of dishes. J.C. Penney and McDonald's each gave a $10 gift certificate and the County Seat Lounge gave a free appetizer certificate. Two's Company also sent a gift to tbe mother and child. Barlow Florist delivered a floral arrangement to the hospital and Brand's Photography offered free film developing of the first roll taken of the baby. TK financial aid night scheduled Tbe Thomapple Kellogg High School counseling department will present a financial aid night at 7 p.m. Tuesday for interested parents of seniors who plan to attend colleges or universities. The session will take place at the high school auditorium. Mary Ellen Novakoski, director of financial aid at Aquinas College, will present information and answer ques­ tions about available financial aid and completing financial aid forms. Parents who have questions or con­ cerns are strongly urged to attend. Consumers Power office hours set The Hastings offic- of the Consumers Power Company now has hours for general inquiries from customers from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. Those who want to pay their utility bills at the office. 1125 W. Green St., may do so between 10:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each weekday. A customer service representative will help with bill payments and inquirks, energy gift certificates, service requests, special programs and payment plans. For more information, call 945-5172 or 948-9940 Ice skating to return soon Public ice skating will return to Fish Hatchery Park this winter, as soon as weather permits, according to Hastings City officials. Jeff Mansfield, director of public ser­ vices, said he expects the skating rink will be ready by the middle of this month. Mansfield said unseasonably warm weather in December prevented workers frorp gening started earlier. The rink is constructed by flooding half the park’s parking lot with water and allowing it to freeze. Sustained cold weater is necessary to build the rink because the ice melts in warm snaps, making it difficult to keep the rink intact. Mansfield encourages people to use the rink when it is completed rather than area ponds and lakes that may not be able to support the activity. The rink will be open from dawn to dusk when it is ready and there is no ad­ mission charge. Inc skating moved from Tyden Park to Fish Hatchery Park about five years ago. Snowman contest ends this week Entries for the Hastings Public Library’s snowman or snowoman con­ test are being accepted this week and winners will be announced on Saturday. The contest is open to children in developmental kindergarten through fifth grade, who have been encouraged to enter two- or three-dimensional figures made with non-perishable materials. Prizes include sleds, sleeping bags and games. Enrties may be brought to the library during its regular hours. Surplus foods distribution set Surplus peanut butter, butter, fruit cocktail and nee will be distributed by the Community Action Agency Wednes­ day, Jan. 12. to recipients who qualify. The sites and times are as follows. — American Legion Post No. 484, 3801 Hickory Road, Hickory Comers, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Assyria Township Hall. 8094 Tasker Road, Bellevue, 9 a.m. to noon. - The After 60 Club. VFW Hall. 123 E. Main St.. Middleville. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — Commission on Aging in 120 N. Michigan Ave.. Hastings, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. — St. Rose Catholic Church. 805 S. Jefferson St.. Hastings. 8:30 to 11 a.m. — St. Francis of Assisi Church, 11842 West 9 Mik Road. 10 a m. to 1 p.m. — Commission on Aging in Woodland and Nashville, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St.. Nashville. 9 a.m. to noon. — St. Ambrose Church, 11252 Floria Road. Delton. 10 a.m. to noon. — Zion Lutheran Church, 6338 Vclte Road. 9:30 a.m. to noon. — Johnstown Township Hall, fire sta­ tion (M-37 near Mill Lake Road), Battle Creek. 9 to 11 a.m. For more information, call the Hastings office of the Community Ac­ tion Agency of South Central Michigan at 948-4260 Hastings cable access Channel 12 off to a good start, up and running by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer With nearly four months of broadcasting under its belt, the Hastings Public Access Channel 12 is off to a good start, according to one of those involved with the project. Doo Reid, who serves on tbe Hastings Cable Access Committee, said that the channel has been broadcasting videos of community events, as well as running community announcements. "The ones that have seen it very much liked It." Reid said of the channel's viewers. "One lady told me her husband gets up in the morning and turns it on to see if we've got anything on. He likes local stuff." Viewers especially liked videos of Summerfest and the Hastings Christmas parade, he said. The station is equipped with a video system for broadcasting videotapes and a page generator that can bold up to 80 pages of text. Tbe page generator is used to air community announcements. Reid said the system, which was donated by tbe Americable International company, allows a video to be played up to five times automatically. When the tape runs out. the system reverts back to the page generator which repeatedly runs through the community announcements. The system runs 24 hours a day. Channel 12 has shown about 50 videos on the air and it has broadcast nearly 50 community announcements. Reid said. Many of the videos were contributed by area groups. Four churches broadcast tapes of their Christmas programs and the St. Rose of Lima Catholic church aired its annual Midnight Mau. Pennock Hospital has aired some tapes, and schools, such as Northeastern Elementary, have run several videos of student activities. Borgess Hospital in Kalamazoo also has given a collection of educational tapes to the channel for broadcast. The videos cover topics of community interest such as living wills, breast cancer and eating properly. Reid said tbe station also tapes community events on its own. Volunteers for tbe station taped the Hastings home lour. Christmas caroling at tbe County Courthouse and a trip students from the Faith Christian school took to sing at Thomapple Manor. Tbe channel Aired Its Oct. 19 grand opening, and II MiBsrty tapes meetings of the Hastings Cilf Council and the Arby's Musicians Showcase, which is usually aired the next day. Tbe station's cameras also •Ton Reid examines the Hastings public access channel's video system. The station is based m the City Council chamber at City Hall and has been on the air since Oct 19. recorded the Hastings High School varsity girls* basketball district tournament finals in Middleville. "We'd like more high school stuff,” Reid said. "I think eventually, the high school will have their own set up there where they can broadcast right from the high school." Reid said area residents should not be shy about bringing in videos of their own for broadcast. "The channel belongs to the people of this area and we d like to have them use it," he said. "The purpose is to provide the local TV people with an access to cable video that lists their own events and also provides the means for airing the things that go on around the city and county." He said those who have videos they would like to share should bring them down to City Hall, where the station is housed, and fill out an application. People who want to have announcements run on the station also sixxild fill out an application at City Hall, he The-yStation will.even air the items at certain times if people wish it, he said. Although volunteers videotape community events for the station. Reid said the channel prefers people to do their own video work. The station does have a video camera that they loan out to people. "You can do family reunions or anything you think other folks may like to see," he said. Reid said the station now is putting together a video of summer scenes to help viewers escape from the "winter doldrums." He also invited area industries to send the station tapes of the processes used in their business. The channel's long-term goal is lop get its own building. Reid said. The station now is boused in the City Council chambers at City Hall. Reid would like to set up a studio so the station can do its work without having to disturb the council chambers. Reid also said the station is always looking for volunteers who are willing to go out into the community and tape activities. The station will hold a meeting soon for those who have volunteered to help out. Anyone wishing to volunteer or who has any questions about the channel can call Reid at 945-9835. COUNTY...continued from page 1 Jan. 11 meeting in the County Courthouse. By having an outside attorney conduct the investigation. Moore said he hopes it will be as unbiased as possible. Tbe board last year had to pay a $20,000 settlement to former chief animal control officer Julie Mitchell, who was fired in March. Another difficult issue in 1993 that still remains unresolved is the conflict between Hastings Skydive Inc. and the County/City Airport Commission. The Airport Commission in June banned the Skydive Hastings' business from using the airport property for skydiving landings because the firm did not have $250,000 in liability insurance. Hastings Skydive maintains that the ban violates federal law. "They (Hastings Skydive) filed a formal complaint with tbe FAA (Federal Aeronautical Administration)." Moore said. "We have responded and I don't know how long that takes... "In so far as I can tell it's still the same Issue, as far as requiring them (Hastings Skydive) to have liability insurance. The issue boils down to a potential liability window for the city (of Hastings) and county as a joint venture in the airport and how do we protect that? That's what it all boils down to. Hopefully that will get resolved in some fashion," he said. "Hastings Skydive can still lake off and land airplanes, service their airplanes. They can still do everything except the skydivers themselves cannot land on airport property." He said the conflict has not affected other airport operations. Another issue that's going to be difficult for the county to deal with soon is the regional landfill. Moore said. "That's going to be a tough issue. There's more than likely, either way that would happen to go. there's going to be a lot of hard feelings," he said Hastings Sanitary Service has submitted a request to expand its capacity to become a regional landfill and accept waste from more counties. Tbe County Board last year appointed a panel to study and draft a proposed regional landfill amendment to the current agreement on solid waste management. The final proposal must be approved by the County Board and by a two-thirds vole of the 21 governmental units within the county in order to be implemented. "Financially, in 1993. our rate of growth is basically zero, actually it's negative." Moore said of general county government. "Things are going to be a little tight (in ■94). There are going to be some things that some departments are not going to be able to do. upgrading computers or software or training that needs to be done. But there just isn't going to be the money there to do it. "Were not in a financial situation that is extreme or disastrous. However it could be if "I think, on an overall bans, the Board of Commissioners has got, not a totalfocus, but a focus towards thefuture, and I think that's good...It think Barry County is gaining dieforesight and is going to be ready to step into the 21st century." Orvin Moore there are some drastic over expenditures in some budgets. We're going to have to be extremely conservative and frugal." he said. "We had a similar situation for '93 although not quite as severe as It's going to be for ’94." Looking ahead, Moore said, one of the -tost difficult things the county will have to deal with in the future is the whole funding issue for local government, not just the county alone, but townships and municipalities, cities and villages. It's going to be a challenge in the near future years because of the revenue sharing and school funding issues - at what cost to local government? "It's going to be a challenge. The bottom line is. at what cost are we going to fund schools?" he asked. "...The townships and cities and villages and the counties are all in tbe same boat and we all collectively have a great deal to lose from some of these proposals. "At some point in time there has to be a realization of facts with stale legislators in cooperation with local government. There's a service that is expected to be provided to the taxpayers of the community. In order to provide that, there has to be money available to do that from somewhere. If a portion of our local money is going to be taken to the state level, then how are we going to replace that? "That's really a tough issue because what It has done is virtually attempted to pit local government against state government and that really doesn't accomplish anytbing...I'm optimistic that something positive will come out of it." Moore said. "AU in all. Barry County is progressing." be said. "We have worked not only in 1993 but in the past several years we have worked very hard through the Futuring Committee's efforts and the Board of Commissioners working with those people in the futuring group and Cooperative Extension and various other groups throughout Barry County and other counties trying to gain some kind of foresight as to what the people of Barry County expect in the future. "I think, on an overall basis, the Board of Commissioners has got. not a total focus, but a focus towards the future, and I think that's good." Moore said. "Just because things have always been done a certain way doesn't mean that's the way to do it. at least today. I think Barry County is gaining the foresight and is going to be ready to step into the 21 st century. "We will be ready and we will be willing. There's a lot of exciting things being proposed in Barry County, different business developments and ventures that I think can compliment Barry County and be positive for a good many years." he said. "It's been an Interesting and rewarding year." Wealthy school districts not likely to see much property tax relief A new school finance plan that sends more money to Michigan's low-spending school dis­ tricts has adopted a Robin Hood approach of taking from the rich to give to the poor, critics say. As a result, homeowners in wealthier school districts, including many in Oakland County, may not see much of a cut in property taxes. The new tax structure to fund education approved by the Legislature on Christmas Eve, guarantees school districts will have at least $5,000 to spend on each student within five years. Districts now spending less than $4,200 per student will be brought up to that level within a year. But a few do»en school districts are in quite a different position, including those in Birmingham. Bloomfield Hills. Royal Oak. Southfield, Farmington. West Bloomfield. Center Line. South Lake. Warren and Grosse Pointe. They are among Michigan's 42 wealthier districts currently spending $7,000 to $11.000 per pupil. In these districts, property owners will be able to raise $2,000 to $6,000 in local taxes to make up the difference of what they receive from the state. That could erase moat of the property lax cut the new school plan provides Under the school plan, voters must choose between two packsges of laws in a special March 15 election. Either plan would restore nearly $7 billion in school operating taxes eliminated in last summer's massive property tsx cut. Bic ballot proposal will ask residents to raise the state sales lax from 4 to 6 percent. If approved, homeowners would sec 6 mills of property lax rolled back into place. A mill is $1 worth of property lax for every $1,000 of a See SCHOOLS, continued page 12 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 6, 1994 — Page 3 Hastings elementary MEAP scores improve; high school's dip slightly by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michigan Education Aueument Program lean for tbe Hastings Area School System have been graded and returned. The annual teats are formulated by the Stale Department of Education, and arc given in every school district. Fourth-, seventh- and tenth-graders are given tests on reading, both for information and for story, aa well aa in math and science. Fifth-, eighth- and eleventh-grade students are tested on science. Tbe results of this year's tests showed gains in all areas with the exception of a small slide in tenth and eleventh grade ■cores. The MEAP results should be watched over time, cautions Judy Shelton, director of educational services for the Hastings Schools. There will be normal fluctuations of a few points up or down, which means little, but if there Is a steady upward or downward pattern, that tells educators more about tbe success of their curriculum, she said. Requirements for public education mandated by tbe state through Public Act 25 and obligations in the school’s core curriculum were started several years age, Shelton said, and "overall what the stale — HASTINGS, MICHIGAN — MEAP District Results ’93 ’92 31.0 63.9 33.1 46.6 78.3 (Grade 5) 4th Reading Story Info. Math Science 42.7 66.4 48.1 44.1 79.1 (Grade 5) 7th Reading Story Info. Math Science 27.9 60.2 34.3 34.7 60.5 (Grade 8) 7th Reading Story Info. Math Science 42.5 68.3 48.0 47.1 70.9 (Grade 8) 10th Reading Story Info. Math Science 39.0 , 61.7 45.5 24.0 61.0 (Grade 11) 10th Reading Story Info. Math Science 36.6 57.4 44.9 23.2 53.7 (Grade 11) Hastings Area Schools approves computer purchases by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Keeping records for approximately 900 high school students and another 800 middle school pupils must be done with computers. So. when the Hillsdale Public Schools this year ended an agreement with the Hastings Area School System to provide computer facilities for its students information, the system had no choice but to let up its own equipment and programs. Steve Harbison, high school principal, and Judy Shelton, director of educational services, took bids for the computers, printers and related equipment, installation and computer programs. The low bid for the computers and the installation was made by LAN Management Systems, Ltd. of Grand Rapids. Midwest Educational Group. Inc. supplied the software programs, for a tout cost of $•1337. That cost was approved unanimously by the Board of Education at its December meeting. Shelton said the new system has the capacity to keep information on each One thing she sals she is concerned about is that directives from the slate might make loo many changes too fast. Her hope is that the state will "stay with It* and try not to change the rules loo fast. "It is working; let I; work. You have to giv people time to make changes." she noted. "We're already making a lot of changes. In this district, lite professional staff have worked hard updating themselves in math. reading and science. They're looking al the latest things. Hastings has a lot to be proud of." she said. However. Shelton said what isn't shown in the MEAP results is what the entire student body is doing. "Overall, we've lifted the scores dramatically," she said. Still, there is value tn the test scores. "If you use them correctly, you can get valuable information." McDonald's to have indoor "playland11 Hastings Area School Systems 4th Reading Story Info. Math Science asks for is fairly reasonable. "The whole system is working very diligently to align to the core curriculum." she said, referring to the course of study set by the state. "The core curriculum is very reasonable; it's what we were doing anyway." she said, "and MEAP is they way to rest it." If they are properly correlated, it works out fine, she said. Schools are aligning and pulling everything together. student's scheduling, grades, report cards, attendance, portfolio and other school-related information. "The middle school will use It tor scheduling, too. And. it's expandable If needed." she said. The system will take care ot the business end of a student's records, she said. In another computer-related area, tbe board also approved the purchase of 21 Macintosh computers and related equipment for tbe high school and 25 for the middle school for $71395. That purchase will allow the set up of two new computer labs. Shelton said. "We have a three-year plan (for a computer program), and this will give us a very good start on doing what we should." Shelton said. She noted that the prices in computers have become much more competitive in tbe recent past, thus letting tbe school district benefit by getting more equipment for its money. "All of the equipment that Is being replaced will be used In tbe elementary schools," she added. Kalamazoo man appointed J-Ad Graphics News Service Patrons of McDonald's will be able to watch their children or grandchildren play in their own "playland" no matter what the weather with the completion of an addition now underway at the fast food restaurant on State Street in Hastings. Replacing the outdoor play area will be an indoor playland, with a series of tubes and siides for youngsters, said owner Al Jarvis. The hard part, tbe foundation, has already been poured and tbe rest of the project will be completed before spring. Jarvis said. Also, underway are renovations to the men and women's bathrooms. Upgrading the rest areas one of the things that was mentioned in a survey of McDonald's customers that Jarvis commissioned. "We do more than take surveys; we listen to our customers. We take the customer's opinions to heart," he said. Jarvis is a believer in change. "It wouldn't be a compliment if someone left town ten years ago and came back and said my business hadn't changed," he remarked. Tbe playland concept is popular with many McDonald's, be added. Having the playland under roof as part of tbe main room will insure a warm place in the winter and a cool, air conditioned area in tbe summer for tbe children to play while parentseat. All of the used playground equipment was donated to the Hastings schools. Jarvis reports that 1993 was a good year, and he's looking forward to 1994. something I wanted tO do... ' -Al Jarvis Workers are busy renovating the rest rooms at McDonald's The front of McDonald's looks bare right now. but before spring, there will be an enedsed '"playland* there, ready for children to sample. "My Favorite Teacher" named from Hastings High School David Wilcox, special education teacher al Hastings High, has been selected as one of 1993s "My Favorite Teachers" by WWMT-TV. A special education teacher at Hastings, Wilcox was nominated for the honor by one of his students, Angie DeLong. Her letter telling why Wilcox deserved tbe Golden Apple plaque be received for being "My Favorite Teacher" was read during a surprise visit by Barry Shanley of tbe television station. The honor was a complete surprise, with only the building principal knowing it would happen. Wilcox said even tbe plate on tbe Golden Apple plaque was not inscribed, to prevent the possibility of anyone giving away the name. The students were "pretty shocked; it was exciting for them,” he said. Wilcox , touched by tbe gesture, said be finds his work rewarding. He finds himself in an extremely unique position, be said, not only as teacher, but sometimes as a big brother or even father to his students at times. "You take on other roles besides the dissemination of information." be said, "I enjoy that end of special education." He also has a lot of personal contact with tbe people who make up tbe network of those in society that help people." "Just trying to meet the needs of the kids," is how Wilcox describes his work. Tbe students appreciate tbe tradition of Mr. Wilcox buying them a milk shake on their birthday and he makes sure there is a Christmas gift for each one. He also attends the Christmas dance, homecoming and the prom. Wilcox started out to be a history and physical education teacher, he said, but ended up in special education, teaching (he 9-12 grade students at Hastings. "This level in special education is the last of tbe public school education for the students. Tbe work- study programs give them an opportunity to get working experience witb the guidance of a work­ study coordinate.-," he said. "It's important for them to learn so they can transfer what they learn from the high school job into the adult world." Wilcox said many of his former students have kept track of him in tbe years since 1971 when he began his career in Hastings. His philosophy is quite sinmle: "It will always be the kids." 1 Delton Ambulance manager by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Tbe Emergency Services Board of Prairieville and Hope townships has appointed Brian Ten Hove of Kalamazoo to manager of the Deltoo Ambulance Service. Ten Hove brings with him experience as a paramedic and has associate's degrees from Muskegon Community College and Davenport College, as well as a bachelor of science degree from Hope College. He attained the rank of advanced EMT in Michigan in 1980. was nuned an instruc'orcoordinator for advanced systems In 1985. and was named to the National Registry as a paramedic in 1981. In 1984, Ten Hove earned instructor­ trainer designation for both basic life support and advanced life support systems. From 1981 to 1986. he held a position with the Professional Ambulance Service in Muskegon, with the responsibilities of inventory control, pre-hospital care, scheduling, and education of employees, dispatch coordination, and public relations, vehicle maintenance and community educational programs. He was a paramedic with the ambulance service for two years and was named paramedic supervisor in 1988. when be assumed similar duties. Ten Hove recently returned to college for more study, earning an associate’s degree from Muskegon Community College in 1993. He also attended the Florida School of Aviation in Miami and has had an ATP rating with Jets since 1980. "I am a hardworking experienced paramedic with more than ten years of experience in the pre-hospital care profession. I have been involved in all aspects of tbe profession. Including education and management, both inside and outside of the hospital selling," Ten Hove's resume said. Of tbe 12 initial applicants for the position with the Limited Advanced service, five did not meet the requirements, two withdrew their names, and five were interviewed by the board before the selection of Teo Hove was made. Since Ten Hove started duties as manager about the first of November, the service has received a complimentary letter from Borgess Medical Center's Emergency and Trauma Center. *1 think it is fair to say that we first began to notice a> drastic improvement In patient care while Mr. Reid was managing the service. However, in recent months we have noticed an even greater improvement." wrote Michael Pulford, administrative coordinator of Emergent Care Services at Borgess. "we would like to offer our congratulations on a Job well done.” Ten Hove replaces J.P. Reid, who resigned to further his education. Dave Wilcox, special education teacher and ’My Favorite Teacher* poses with his class at Hastings High School. �Communication from Congressman HHS physics program top notch Citizen involvement makes a difference To The Editor: Suicide doesn't involve courage Gary Carpenter still remembered To The Editor: To The Editor: From childhood. I was taught suicide was a “coward's way out.’’ When I was at the age of 5. and with my father, a man once said, “It must take a lot of nerve for someone to kill themselves.** My father said. “No! If they had any nerve, they would have been brave enough to live and face whatever problem that brought them to suicide." In later years 1 found the Holy Bible teaches that very thing. Many want to legalize suicide and assisted suicide, so the terminally ill can end their pain and suffering by killing themselves - so they can “die with dignity." Will someone please explain to me. how you can associate dignity with suicide? The dictionary places them at opposite ends - as far apart as tbe east is from the west. God gave to us the choice to live this life as we wish. If we want to kill ourselves, we have the privilege to do so. 1 will fight to my death that you and I may always have that right. If I choose to live and suffer in pain until God takes my life - will you fight for my right to do so? No matter what we believe, no mat­ ter what we do, it will not erase the fact that God said, “Thou shaft not kill." Exodus 20:13 Lawton Home Delton I recently attended my son's graduation at Great Lakes Recruit Training Center. After the ceremony, my sister and I saw a picture of the U.S.S. Scorpion in the Visitors Center. We immediately started recalling memories of Gary Carpenter Through the years we have often thought of Gary. He was such a nice guy. He graduated with my sister. 1 also knew him from school. Upon returning home. I picked up my Ban­ ner and there was the article on Gary. I am so glad that other people still think of him. What a sad loss it was! I am so proud to say he was from Woodland and that we still remember him. Those of us who knew him will never forget. Thank you, Cathy Lucas, for the article. Sharon Figel Watson Delton CORRECTION: A caption beneath a photo of Gary Carpenter in last week’s “From Time to Time" article said incorrectly that it was his picture from the 1965 Lakewood High School yearbook. The caption should have said it was a photo of him while he was in the U.S. Navy. Speak out against regional landfill To The Editor. Are the people of Barry County aware that our landfill was acquired by City En­ vironmental Services Landfill Inc., a large waste management corporation based in Detroit that has bought up many landfills? Are they aware that they have submitted a request to expand our county landfill into a regional landfill? Are they aware that they want to import waste from seven additional counties, which would bring the total to 13? Our county commissioners and township supervisors are considering this terrible deci­ sion as a source of generating income. Why then only 20 cents per yard? At any price, are we willing to allow a ma­ jor regional landfill less than one mile out of town to change the face of our community? When our landfill is used up prematurely because we act as a state dumping ground, where will we send our waste? Who is going to pay for the roads that are ruined by increased heavy traffic, as the waste trucks move the millions of yards of waste from around the state into our community? Do we want this increased type of traffic and in­ creased noise level? Do we want our great little town turned into a dumping ground? Why would they even want to bring it all the way over here? Pro­ bably because tey are getting a good deal and they are not yet meeting up with any resistance from the community. There is no doubt that major regional land­ fills are needed, but not here, less than one mile from our town and only blocks away from some of our finest neighborhoods, a day care center and prime fishing lakes. The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee at 7 p.m. today (Thursday, Jan. 6) in the mezzanine on the third floor of the Barry County Courthouse. We urge everyone to attend. Please call your county commissioners and loc;l officials and tell them you are not in­ terested in a regional landfill! Phyllis Anderson Hastings HH-and-run driver killed Skippy To The Editor: No more does he sit beneath the table, head resting in either of our laps. No longer does he go for walks with my husband along the river bank behind Carl’s Market while I shop inside. No more does he patiently wait in the pickup and greet us with a friendly face and tail. No longer does he wake us up at night to have a light turned on so he can see to eat or drink. No longer does he lay curled up at the foot of the bed or lay beside our chairs. And no longer does he entertain us each night with his romp through the house, tossing and catching a tattered cloth football. His old chair is empty. His blanket and pillow are untouched. “Skippy," our little dog and constant com­ panion for 11 years is dead, the victim of a hit-and-run driver at 8 a.m. Dec. 23 on Thor­ napple Lake Road. Nashville. It was a daily ritual for Skippy to cross the road to our shied and bam to check for rac­ coons and the brush pile for rabbits, and to the adjoining alfalfa field to flush the pheasants he knew roosted there. And whoever it was. that is where Skipgv was killed, along the field, a hIstogsBaNNER baseball throw from our home. The driver came from the cast and made no attempt to stop. There were no skid marks, no ruffled pile of snow. Only Skippy s claw marks were in the snow, along with the broken parts of the vehicle the driver left behind. From where the vehicle hit Skippy to where his limp and lifeless body lay measured 63 feet. The whole road was the driver’s, so why did he or she hit him? Why didn’t the driver stop to tell us? Is it because we knew the driver, or he or she knew us? It could have been one of our grandchildren who was hit that morning. Who is to say the results would not have been tbe same - a hit and run victim? I prayerfully hope that every time this driver passes our home his or her conscience will crush him or her to the point that we will be told who hit Skippy. Loyal, independent, a fierce little fighter. Skippy gave us two oldsters so much joy. So greatly missed, he was, are and will always be “Dad's dog.” Sara Scon Nashville NICK SMITH I am writing in response to the Dec. 30 let­ ter regarding the alleged inferiority of the Hastings High School physics program. The letter claimed that the program was in­ adequate in preparing students for scientific disciplines at top univenties. 1 am an HHS graduate who participated in the identical cur­ riculum and 1 could not disagree more. The Hastings physics program was the most valuable asset of my high school education and should be recognized and imitated for its fresh and progressive teaching approach. I disagree with the statement that the necessary skills are not being taught. 1 was better prepared in physics that in any other discipline upon entering college In addition to the basic concepts, the HHS physics program provides examples of prac­ tical applications. Students are motivated to learn beyond the textbook and arc provided with opportunities such as plant tours and career research projects. The author of the Dec. 30 letter asks to be taken seriously in her request for the high school to change the program. She based her credibility on the fact that she is an engineer­ ing graduate of the University of Michigan. I was involved in the same physics program and graduated with an engineering degree from U of M on the same day that she did. Having been through the same programs. 1 developed quite a different opinion and would suggest that the interpretation of the curriculum lies within the student. 1 ask that her request be given only the consideration that it deserves. s.nce it is only one person’s opinion. More disturbing than the content of the let­ ter was the forum that was chosen to express the writer’s concern. This private matter should be directed toward the school, not the community. These public statements not only damage individual reputations, they also make the author appear unprofessional. My public response is an attempt to restore the reputation of the HHS physics program. Wayne Oom Kentwood Elimination of farm programs unfair To The Editor: Bit by bit. changes are taking place or being proposed that will further erode the farm economy and the economic health of those related to agriculture. As an example, in > fit of false economic fervor, Congress and the president eliminated the wool and mohair .program. This program was entirely funded jyy tariffs on wool and mohair importufiggj| the taxpayerjpothing Tn 1993. two fnSBpts were made to in­ crease flex acres to (reduce farm program costs. Flex acres are set-aside acres on which the farmer receives no payment. While the fanner receives no income from this land, he or she must still pay real estate taxes, which in Michigan are at the third highest rate per acre in the nation. There is a movement under way to require farmers to comply with soil conservation and water requirements, whether or not they par­ ticipate in government farm programs. Not only would program payments not be an in­ centive to comply, but heavy fines might well be levied for non compliance. While most farmers will agree with protec­ ting our wetlands and water resources, these resources are important to everyone, not just farmers. Because virtually everything the farmer does to comply with wetlands regula­ tions will cost money, it is unconscionable to expect the producer to stand all of the cost. Fanners with little political clout seem to be the most vulnerable to budget cutters. Given the reluctance of our elected officials to con­ trol the marketing monopolies that set farm prices, those elected officials should not be so eager to dismantle farm programs and to im­ pose more regulations and penalties. Carl Mellvain. President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Americans work to improve our nation in many ways. Some act as volunteers in schools or become active in local issues. Others vole or seek public office and help to represent the citizens of their community. Government of the people, by the people, and for the people requires citizens involve­ ment. One important way to participate in government is to express your opinions. This past year, I received over 34.000 letters from constituents. Some were brief, like “Cut Spending First.” Others contained detailed proposals for health care reform or specifics on government waste. 1 am proud of the citizens of the 7th Congressional District who exercise the liberties that are so important in a democracy. Everybody can make a difference. A few weeks ago. 1 met with a group of Bat­ tle Creek students who were active in Junior Achievement. An area businessman. George Lebboes. has volunteered time each week for the last seven years. He has inspired and ex­ cited students to learn more about business and economics. In March, a fourth grade class at Jennings Elementary School in Quincy sent me a letter offering to hold fundraising activities to help reduce the public debt and asked where to send their donation. While the “titans" of Congress let our national debt grow ever larger, our young citizens, inspired by thoughtful teachers, understand that reducing debt is critical to the economic future of our country. I understand from Mary Ellen Newton, their teachei. that the class sent $50 to the Bureau of Public Debt. Last spring, the citizens of Battle Creek sent me over 600 letters detailing some of the er­ rors in the Department of Defense justifica­ tion for moving the Federal Center functions to Columbus. Ohio. With the determination of citizens and community leaders, we were able to convince the government to reverse its decision by demonstrating that we could do a better job and save taxpayer dollars by staying in Battle Creek. This pas: summer, one of my District Of­ fices received a call from Ron Shankland of Jackson who suggested that the federal government take advantage of electronic transfer technology in retirement accounts. I sent a letter summarizing Mr. Shankland’s comments to the Chairman of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board saying chat it sounded like a good idea and asked him to review it. Later, the Executive Director of the Board wrote back and indicated that next year, they will implement electronic transfers to reduce administrative hassles and save money. Business and local communities are the backbone of a free society. But government is having an expanding impact on our lives. Everyone needs to be more involved in not only their community and business, but also with government at the state, local and na­ tional levels. I look forward to your com­ ments as the second session of Congress begins. Please write me or visit one of my District Offices in Charlotte, Jackson, Adrian, or Battle Creek, or attend one of my upcoming town hall meetings or health care forums. Call (202) 225-6276 or (517) 543-0055 for more information. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washingion D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russen Senate Office Quitting, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United State House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Inring, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion cf Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth » Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS I of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. CALL 945-9554 v----------------- - ---------------------- ------------------ What are Gov. 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Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings, Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I think he's got a pret­ ty good chance of being re-elected. 1 think he's done a pretty good job, myself." "I think they ’re pretty good, just based on what he'i done." "If people think a little bit about what he's done, "1 hope they 're very poor. 1 would not vote for "Slim to none, 1 hope, because he’s terrible. I'm "I guess it's OK. He'll either get it or he won’t. then he will not be re­ him. I just don't like the a retired school personnel There are things for him elected and Howard Wolpe will be elected." things he's done." person and he has put us right down the drain. He's taken our retirement money and spent it." a lot of people who like him." and against him. There are �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 6, 1994 — Page 5 FINANCIAL FOCUS /umnhttiby.. | Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Co. Evaluating international bonds When interest rates began to decline in the United States, some investors looked to foreign bonds for higher income, and the strategy paid off — for a while. In 1986. U.S. owners of foreign bonds realized a total return of more than 20 percent from interest payments and price changes. The following year, that dropped to 13.79 percent, and in 1988. total return declined to just 5 percent. However, money managers continue to encourage diversification into overseas bonds, because it generally pays off over the long term. The short-term volatility of foreign bonds cm be attributed to currency risk. For exam­ ple. during the first quarter of 1993, Japanese bonds rewarded U.S. investors with a 16.64 percent total return, but Japanese investors received only 2.72 percent. This happened because, during that period, the Japanese yen jumped 12 percent in rela­ tion to the value of the dollar. Had the dollar's value risen instead during that lime. U.S. in­ vestors would have suffered. Currency ex­ change is unpredictable in the short term. However, analysts agree that diversifying into overseas bonds generally pays off in the long term. There are two ways to invest in overseas bonds: Purchase them directly through a U.S. broker, or invest through mutual funds. Investors who purchase bonds directly seldom realize any price change until the bonds are sold or mature. If the interest re­ mains stable, price fluctuation may never be a problem. However, if the country's economic conditions radically change, the bonds could become liquid. Purchasing mutual funds that invest in foreign bonds generally offers less risk and better diversification than buying individual bonds. However, such mutual funds arc not without disadvantages. In 1990. world bond funds outperformed all other bond funds, with an average return of 11.64 percent. Two years later, these same funds were the worst performers, with total return of 2.21 percent. The European curren­ cy crisis was directly responsible for the er­ ratic swing. The best opportunities for potential profits in foreign bonds exist in countries anticipating low inflation and low or negative economic growth. Although low inflation may not always be easy to predict, it avoids the volatility of currency swings. Foreign corporate and government bonds can be a good way to diversify your portfolio. However, they can be affected by foreign economic conditions and the value of the dollar. Understand the mechanics and risk before you invest in foreign bonds or a world bond fund. Ralph Philo Handy PLAINWELL - Ralph Philo Handy, 96, formerly of 11685 S. Lindsey Road, Pine Lake, Plainwell, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 1994 in Allegan County Medical Care Facility where he was a patient since October of 1992. Mr. Handy was born on August 30, 1897 in Montpelier, Ohio. He was maintenance supervisor at Checker Motors in Kalmazoo for many years. Mr. Handy was a life member of Plainwell VFW Post. Was a World War I Veteran and received the 75th Anniversary Commemora­ tive Medal. He enjoyed hunting, fishing. He purchased the Lakeside Resort at Pine Lake in 1939 and operated it for many years. He was married to Hazel Black on July 7, 1920. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel on May 3, 1985; brother, Charles Handy. Mr. Handy is survived by a sister-in-law Bess Greenhoe of Schoolcraft; many nieces and nephews; dear friend, Bert Lantman of Plainwell. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 6 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Funeral services will be held Friday, January' 7 11:00 p.m. at the William Funeral Home with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Burial at Ft Custer National Cemetery with Full Mili­ tary Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Delton District Library. Envelopes available at the funeral home. Blood. Arthur Baker | HASTINGS - Arthur Baker, 74, of Quimby Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 1994 at his residence. Arrangements are pending at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Delton W. Tyler FREEPORT - Delton W. Tyler, 83, of 225 South State, Freeport, passed away Wednes­ day, January 5, 1994 at the Hospice Care Center in Grand Rapids. He was born on December 5,1910 in Bowne Township, the son of Wilbur and Mae (Taylor) Tyler. He graduated from Freeport High Schoo) and was married to Phyllis Madelyne Allerding on September 14, 1940 in Hastings. She preceded him in death in 1972. He farmed and also worked at General Motors in Grand Rapids for 24 years. He was a member of the Calvary Grace Brethren Church of Alto. Mr. Tyler is survived by one son and two daughters: John and Hope Tyler of Augusta, Georgia, Bonnie Fisher of Wyoming and Ruth Ann Tyler of Freeport; four grandchildren: Angela Fisher, Rod and Dawn Tyler, Tracy and Kim Bums; nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his wife, Phyl­ lis in 1972 and a son Kent in 1974. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Janu­ ary 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Calvary Grace Brethren Church, 13368 84th SE, Alto, with Reverend Mick Funderburg officiating. Burial Bowne Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Grace Brethren Church or Hospice Care Center of Grand Rapids. Visitation will be held Friday, January 7 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. What Evert American Should Know. 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions. 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused. AMERICAN ASSOCIATION Of BLOOD BANKS __________________________________________ I FRIDAY & SATURDAY ONLY! LAUNDRY ATTENDANT wanted — in Hastings Mature, responsible adult for after­ noons and every other Sunday. Send replies to: Ad #255, Reminder 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS WELCOMES... JBC Home Improvement CLEANING: Carpels, Upholstery, Walls & Gutters No hidden fees - prices include Carpet & Fabric Guards, plus Deodorizers. 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Sales may or may not hive been made at regular pnees 25% off HOURS: Friday 10 am-8 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm JCFtemey o o ■ re o « ■ o »-• t- DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 6, 1994 |Naoma M. Lankerd] I BATTLE CREEK - Naoma M. (Bidelman) Lankerd, 83, of Bank Creek passed away Janu­ ary 4, 1994 at Battle Creek Health System Community Site after a brief illness. She was bom on January 24, 1910 in Hast­ ings tbe daughter of Samuel and Myrtle (Main) Bidelman. She moved to Battle Creek in 1943. She was employed by Ward's Family Shoe Store in Battle Creek for 10 years and as a baker at the Embers Restaurant in Battle Creek fur five years. Mrs. Lankerd enjoyed gardening, sewing, crocheting and baking for her family. She married Claude Lankerd June 1933, he died November 15, 1979. Mrs. Lankerd is survived by four sons: Jack Lankerd of Hastings. Larry and Russell Lank­ erd of Battle Creek and Ronald Lankerd of Grand Rapids. She is also survived by a daughter Kay Davis of Battle Creek; 11 grand­ children and 15 great-grandchildren; brother, Charles Bidelman of Battle Creek. She was preceded in death by a half brother, Fredrick Barnaby. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Friday. January 7 at Royal Funeral Home, Battle Creek with Reverend Robert Muirhead officiating. PORTAGE - Clarence E. Dyer, 79, of 7749 Currier Drive, Portage, passed away Sunday, January 2, 1994 at Bronson Hospital in Kala­ mazoo after a brief illness. Mr.Dyer was bomon September 11,1914 in Hartford, the son of Ben and Edith (Holmes) Dyer and had been a lifelong resident of South­ west Michigan prior to moving to Englewood. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 6 from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home with the family receiving visitors from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Burial will be at Ute Barryville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Clarence E. Dyer| Florida 20 years ago. He and his wife Nelda were active in square dancing for 25 years. On October 21, 1933 he was united in marriage to the former Nelda Barnes who survives. ’ Mr. Dyer is survived by two sons; one daughter and their spouses, James and Patricia Dyer of Howell, Susan and Roben Spencer of Cedar Rapids. Iowa and Midiael and Mary Dyer of Mattawan; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a sister, Ruth Dyer of Hartford; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by four brothers In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place. Graveside services for interment of cremains will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 6 at Hill Cemetery in Lawrence with the Reverend Mr. Bud Buchner of the Oakwood United Methodist Church officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Ameri­ can Lung Association or a charity of ore’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Langeland Portage Chapel, Portage. vrirx D SERVICES HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79. Rev Jtm Fox. pi-uor. phone 945-3397. Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning: 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-800* Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asst. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service, Jr Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs; 7U0 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 pm. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice CALV ARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E Bond. Hastings. Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7,00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson. Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-4045 Sunday Services - 9.30 a.m.. Bible School. 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study. Call for location - 625-3110. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549. Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285. Sunday School at 10:00 a.m.; Wor­ ship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Service al 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville. Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission of St. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings. Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday. 7:00 p.m. Services for Adults. Teens and Children. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings. Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224. Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m. - Bible Classes for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6 p.m. - Evening Praise. Ttmnday: 7:30 p.m. - Bible Study. and youth groups. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Rowl. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N. Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m.; Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Ml 49058. Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister. Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St.. M chael Anton. Pastor. Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Jan. 9 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10: 45 a.m. Holy Communion; 1 30 Jail Worship; 6:00 Annual Meeting. Thursday. Jan. 6 — 6:00 Supper. 7:00 Holy Communion; 8:00 AA. Saturday. Jan 8 - 9:30 Conf. 7; 8.00 NA. Monday. Jan 10 — 7:00 Women of Faith B.S. Wednesday. Jan. 10 - 10:00 Wordwatchers; 7:00 Altar Guild. The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS IAV1HOS * LOAN, FA Hastings and Laks Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTIHOS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTIHOS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, IHC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson Father Charles Fisher, Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and 11:15 a.m ; Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coals Grose Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:30; Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8:00 p.m. the youths meet at the church, bring a sack lunch. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. Jan. 9 - 9:30 and 11:00 Morning Worship Services* Nursery provided. Broad­ cast of 9:30 services over WBCHAM and FM; 9:50-10:50 Sunday Church School Classes for all ages; 10:30 Refreshments and Fellowship in the Dining Room; 11:20 Children's Church. Monday — 7:30 Session meeting. Wednesday — 7:00 Chancel Choir Choir practice. QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge. (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship il a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown, Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Styberski, Orgamst/Music Director. Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m Sun days — Sunday Church School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11:00 a.m.; Mi-Hi and Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7:00 p.m. Wednesdays: Family Church Night — Children's Choir 5:15 p.m.; Prepared Light Meal 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study 6:45 p.m.; Ac­ tivities for Kids 6:45 p.m. Thursdays — Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m. Thursday. Jan. II - Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12:00 noon. Wednesday. Jan. 12 — Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.; U.M. Women Lunch/Program 12:00 noon. SUPPORT GROUPS - Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday thru Friday, and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 9:00 a.m. Saturdays. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road). Philip R. Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Center: 945-2361. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages) and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m. The Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays. 9:00-12:00 noon. Donations of ikxhing in good, clean condition are accepted only during abose hours. If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd.. 1 mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357. Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m. - Bible Classes for all ages; 10:40 a.m. - Morning Worship; 6 p.m. - Evening Praise Tburoday: 7:30p.m - Bible Study, and youth groups. Sunday. Jan. 9 — Vietnam Vet Dave Roever on video — From Tragedy to Triumph. |________Elizabeth G. Kegle_______ Robert IWR^Sd^der Elizabeth G. Kegle, 90, passed away Sunday, December 26, 1993 at Villa Elizabeth Care Center in Grand Rapids. Miss Kegle was bom on April 4. 1903 to Fred Kegle and Maxine Eardley Kegle in Grand Rapids. She was a teacher in public schools. Funeral services were held Wednesday, December 29 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father James C. Cusack offi­ ciating. Burial Woodlawn Cemetery. Mrs. Kegle is survived by sister-in-law, Mrs. Leone (Richard) Kegle of Lansing; nieces and nephews, Marianne (Richard) Reber of Cale­ donia. Mary (Raymond) Scodeller of Lansing. Robert (Beverly) Meister of Georgia. Ellen (David) Waters of New York, Frederick and Barb Meister of Florida, Patricia (Thomas) Browne of Florida. Nancy (Kegle) Coates of Lansing. Dilman Beck of Colorado. Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. |Lois A. Heming j MIDDLEVILLE - Lois A. Henning, 66, fought a courageous long battle with Cancer, passed away December 31, 1993 al Tucson Medical Center, Arizona. Mrs. Henning was bom on May 6, 1927 in Middleville, the daughter of Clive and Minnie (Potts) Churchill. She was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1945. She was married to Gerald E. Henning on May 19. 1946 at Middleville Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and a member of Sew-Sew Quilling Club. Mrs. Henning is survived by her husband, Gerald E Henning; three daughters, Lynn (Gary) Biermacher of Middleville, Deborah (Thomas) Griffith of Tucson, Arizona, Judith (William) Miller of Middleville; one son, Scott (Carol) Henning of Middleville; eight grand­ children; one great-grandson; two sisters, Ethel Polhemus of Hastings, Mary De Smit of Middleville; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a m. Thursday, January 6 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville, with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial at Ml. Hope Cemet­ ery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. |Dorothy L Garlinger| Dorothy L. Garlinger, 81, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Nashville, passed away Satur­ day, lanuary 1, 1994 at Blodgett Medical Center. Mrs. Garlinger was bom on February 11, 1912 in Nashville the daughter of Ray and Nina (Wheeler) Garlinger. She attended and graduated from Nashville High School, graduating in 1929. She attended Bury Coun­ ty Normal where she received her leaching certificate. She was married to Lorin P. Garlinger on December 3.1939. He preceded her in death on December 23, 1988. Mrs Garlinger taught school for many years in Barry County and later became a Medical Secretary. She moved to Grind Rapids in 1989 from Nashville. She was active in the Retired Officers Asso­ ciation, and a member of the Hastings Country Chib. Mrs. Garlinger is survived by a brother: Ceylon Garlinger of Nashville; sister Made­ line Gaunt of New Jersey; four nieces and nephews. Respecting her wishes, no services will be held. Burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. Burdete (Buzzy) Lewis______ | MIDDLEVILLE - Burdette (Buzzy) Lewis, 76, of Middleville, passed away Thursday, December 30, 1993 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mr. Lewis was bora on November 8,1917in Leighton Township, Allegan County, the son of Wilbur and Nellie (Jordon) Lewis. He was raised in Leighton and attended Leighton Township School. He was married to Margaret Misak on May 25, 1939. He was a self employed mechanic and work­ ed on outboard motors at Baughman Marina. He was a Veteran of World War IL serving in the United States Army. He was a member of Wayland VFW and Kalamazoo Antique Engine Club. Mr. Lewis is survived by his wife, Margaret Lewis; one daughter, Phoebe lane (Ted) Richardsof Wayland; two sons, Charles Lewis of Shelbyville, Cil Lewis of Hopkins; eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren; one brother. Russell (Edna) Lewis of Middleville; one sister, Minnie Gibson of Hopkins. Funeral services were held Monday, January 3 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Burial at Yankee Springs Cemetery. I___ Edgar W. Smith_________ | PLAINWELL - Edgar W. Smith. 81, of 10911 Cressey Road. Plainwell, formerly of Orchard Park, New York, passed away Satur­ day, January 1, 1994 at Pipp Community Hospital, Plainwell. Mr. Smith was bom on October 2, 1912 in Lackawanna, New York, the son of Roscoe and Edna (Taylor) Smith. He retired from the maintenance department of Bethlehem Steel in Lackawanna, New York. He had lived with dear friends, Diane and )oe Petro of the Cressey Road address for the past year. He came to Michigan in the 70’s after retiring. Mr. Smith is survived by several nephews. Cremation has taken place, there will be no visitation. A me mon al service will be announced at a later date by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Burial was at Prairieville Cemetery. ~~ j BATTLE CREEK - Robert M. "Red" Schoder, 75, of Battle Creek, passed away Saturday. January 1, 199* in Battle Creek Health System Leila Site where he was ill fcr the last 18 months and a hospital patient since December 17. He was bcm on August 24, 1918 in Battle Creek, the son of Earl N. and Margaret (McPhilhp) Schoder. He was a lifelong resi­ dent and attended St. Philip School. He was employed at Michigan Carton Company prior to Military Service in World War II after retiring from service he joined Michigan Bell Telephone Company and was employed there in the stock room till retire­ ment. He served in the United States Army in World War II as Sergeant stationed in Hawaii. He was a member of tlie Pioneers Club of the telephone company. He enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. He was married on September 6, 1953 in Battle Creek to Ada M. (Budd) Schoder. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ada in 1989 and son. Duane Suit Mr. Schoder is survived by sons. Joe Smith of Battle Creek and Paul Smith of Hickory Comers; 10 grandchildren; 17 great­ grandchildren; sister, Bonnie Harter of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Tuesday. January 4 at Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with Reverend Delmer B. Case officiating. Burial at Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one's choice. HASTINGS - Rennie M. McGlocklin, 87, formerly of 435 East Grand Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, January 2, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. McGlocklin was bom on July 29, 1906 in Barry Township, Barry County, the son of Earl and Nettie (Pickle) McGlocklin. He was raised in Barry Township and attended Barry County Rural Schools. He was married to Ellen Garrett, it ended in divorce. He then married Kathryn L. Sage on May 25, 1947. He moved to Hastings in 1947 from Battle Creek He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 25 years, and previously at Eaton's and Michigan Carton in Battle Creek, he was also engaged in farming for a number of years. He was a member of Hastings United Methodist Church. Mr. McGlocklin is survived by son and wife, Willard “Bill" and Joyce McGlocklin of Battle Creek; daughter and husband, Marion and William Lohr of Battle Creek; step-son, James Moses of Lyons; 10 grandchildren; 17 great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn on October 1,1983; a grandson and a granddaughter; brothers: Ford and Lyle McGlocklin; sisters: Dora Pierce and i_eota Forshey. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 5, at Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Victor D. Chumley officiating. Burial al Hast­ ings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomapple Manor or a charity of one's choice. Henry Dykstra MIDDLEVILLE - Hemy Dykstra, 79, of Middleville, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 1993 at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Dykstra is survived by his wife, Emma Dykstra; four sons, Henry (Linda) Dykstra of Middleville, Russell (Donna) Dykstra of Middleville. David (Barbara) Dykstra of Middleville, Paul (Sheila) Dykstra of Freeport; two daughters, Laura Adams of Alaska. Caro­ lyn (lim) Buer of Caledonia; 19 grandchildren. 26 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Dan Dykstra and Mark Dykstra; one greal grandson, Steven Riley Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 31 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Bruce Stewart officiating. Burial at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Radio Bible Class, Grand Rapids. |Virginia Garey| WHITE CLOUD - Virginia Garey, of White C.-xid and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, lanuary 4, 1994 al the Greenridge Nursing Center in Big Rapids. She married Donald Garey on June 18,1937 in Lansing. He preceded her in death on May 10, 1986. She and her husband owned and operated Garey's 54-51 Store and White River Cabins in While Cloud for many years. She is survived by one son, Fred Garey of Indianapolis, Indiana; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday. January 7, from the Crandell Funeral Home in White Cloud with burial in the Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. |Wayne L. Steeby| |Ruby E. Skidmore| HAS I INGS - Ruby E. Skidmore, 76, of 3870 Maple Grove Road, Hastings, passed away Monday. January 3, 1994 at her residence. Mrs. Skidmore was bom on lanuary 17, 1917 in Athens, Tennessee, the daughter of Jack and Lora (Stokes) Reneau. She was raised in Tennessee and the Lacey area of Barry County and attended rural schools. She was married to Arthur C. Skidmore on May 12, 1957. Mrs. Skidmore was a homemaker and has resided at her last address since 1957. Mrs. Skidmore is survived by seven daught­ ers: Virginia VanZandt of Hastings, Helen Bell of Hastings, June VanValKenburg of Redford, Beverly Conklin of Hastings, Sue Neil of Mecosta, Carol (Hawkins) Hirons of Wayland, Kay Gross of Germany; 18 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Artie Goforth of Nashville, Ruth McKeown of Howard City; brother, Arundel Reneau of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur on August 7, 1985; infant daughter, Barbara Ann and brothers: Edward and James West Reneau. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 5, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with the Reverend Duane P. Walter offi­ ciating. Burial at the Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions tnay be made to Barry Community Hospice. Archie E. Young________ Archie E. Young, 70, formerly of Caledonia and Nashville, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 1993. He was bom in Ravenna on April 28, 1923. Mr. Young retired from A.C. Rochester Plant of General MolorVU.A.W. Local 167, Wyoming. He was a loving, caring husband, father, grandfather to his family. He was preceded in death by his son, Terry Alan in 1982. Mr. Young is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his children, David (Nancy) of Jenison, Karen (Arthur) Morgan of Lowell, Eunice (Terry) Farber of Burr Ridge, Illinois. Timothy (Bren­ da) Young of Mason, Peggy (Chris) Schantz of Nashville; his sisters, Muriel (Donald) Mead of Nashville. Eunice (Edward) Afton of Kent City; 10 grandchildren, nine great­ grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Decem­ ber 31 from the Jenison Chapel of Cook Funer­ al Home. Burial Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids. I LEIGHTON TOWNSHIP - Wayne L. Steeby, 78, was called home by his Lord on Thursday, December 30. 1993 at Springbrook Manor. Mr. Steeby was born on October 29,1915, in Leighton Township, Allegan County, the son of Elmer and Maty (Kaechele) Steeby. He attended Caledonia High School, graduating in 1933 and attended Michigan Stale for two yean. He was married to Alice M. Cox on October 20. 1950. ‘ Mr. Steeby was a lifelong resident of Leight­ on Township, and served as Township Super­ visor and assessor for 37 yean. He was a life­ time member of Leighton United Methodist Church, taught Sunday School and served as Sunday School Superintendent He was also a long time Farm Bureau member. Mr. Steeby is survived by his wife, Alice; son and daughter-in-law, Alan and Jackie Steeby of Caledonia; daughter and son-in-law, John and Joan Shear of Middleville; son. Gerald Steeby of Caledonia; son and daughter­ in-law Donald and Diane Steeby of Grand Rapids; grandchildren: Rebekah (Shear) Kooiman and husband Luke, Julie and Stephen Shear, and Spencer and Erin Steeby, and one great-granddaughter, Stephanie Kooiman; a brother and sister-in-law, Arthur and Joyce Steeby of Hastings; two nieces Susan and Janet. Funeral services were held Monday, January 3 at the Leighton United Methodist Church, with Reverend Ray Townsend officiating. Burial al Hooker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Leighton United Methodist Church Music Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home of Middleville. Katie S. Foreman HASTINGS - Katie S. Forman, 89, of 240 East North Street, Hastings, passed away Tues­ day, January 4, 1994 it Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Foreman was bom on October 8,1904 in Freeport, the daughter of Charles and Mary (Reigler) Smelker. She was raised in the Freeport and Hastings areas and attended area schools, graduating in 1926 from Hastings High School. She was married to Paul R. Foreman on December 28, 1929. She was employed at the Old Michigan Mutual Windstorm Company (now the Hast­ ings Mutual Insurance Company) for many years. After retirement, she and her husband spent their summers at their home in the Upper Penisula and also had a second home in Wawa, Canada where they spent many vacations. Mrs. Foreman is survived by niece, Mary Hecker of Nashville; nephews: Gerald Smelker of Pontiac and Charles Smelker of Venice, Florida; several great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul on April 14. 1968; brothers: Russell and Donald Smelker and sister, Maurine Chase. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Saturday, lanuary 8, at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Lester Degroot officiating. Burial will be ai Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be Saturday, January 8 from 11:00 a.m. until funeral time at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 6, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Carpenters to mark silver anniversary Dennis and Nancy (Royston) Carpenter of Vermontville will celebrate 25 years of mar­ riage on Jan. S. They were united in marriage in Charlotte, on Jan. 8. 1969. Relatives and friends are invited to an open house Sunday. Jan. 9. from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Maple Leaf Grange. The Grange is located five miles south of Nashville on M-66. Schultzes to celebrate 40th anniversary Harry and Shirley Schultz of Middleville will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary Jan. 9. The couple was married Jan. 9. 1954. in Angola. Ind. Helping them celebrate will be their children. Rick and Deb Schultz of Bristol. Va.. Joe Schultz of McHenry. Ill., Becky and Bill Sweeney of Middleville and Cecil and Kim Schultz of Delton. Harry and Shirley have six grandchildren. Family and friends can help them celebrate this special time with a card shower. Their ad­ dress is 6180 Whitney ville Road. Middleville. Mich. 49333. Slechta-Gibson plan May 5 wedding Mr. and Mrs. James E. Slechta of Mission Viejo, Calif., proudly announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Janette A. Slechta. to Geoff C. Gibson, son Mr. and Mrs. T. Kent Gibson of Hastings. Janette and Geoff plan to be married May 5, 1994, in the San Diego Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. There will be receptions in both California and Michigan. Janette and Geoff are currently attending Bringham Young University in Provo. Utah. Janette is majoring in sociology. Geoff is ma­ joring in facility engineering, and they both plan to graduate with business majors. They plan to continue living in Provo, Utah, until they complete their studies. Fords to celebrate golden anniversary Baker-Parish to be wed Feb. 12 Brian Baker of Charlotte announces his plans to marry Lynne Parish, daughter of Homer and Joan Parish, who reside in Hastings. A Saturday, Feb. 12, wedding will take place at the Nashville Baptist Church. Charles and Maxine Ford of Pine Lake­ Plainwell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house this summer. Charlie and the former Maxine P. Senne were married Jan. 8. 1944. in Plainwell. Their children are Gary Ford of Cen­ treville; Randy Ford of Jefferson City, Mo.; Nancy Ford of Kalamazoo; Barbara Hysill of Paw Paw; and Robert Ford, deceased. The Fords also have nine grandchildren. Now retired. Charlie has been a fanner all his life, living on their centennial farm. He also was a State Farm insurance agent for 35 years. He has been a volunteer firefighter for 20 years with the Pine Lake Fire Department. Woodland NEWS George Schaibly's 80th birthday open house, which was held at his home on Dec 23. had 117 people sign the guest book. Because his party was on a week day. that was a surprisingly large attendance. George said he also received 77 cards and many phone calls, and a lot of them said they were sorry they could not get io his party in the middle of the week before Christmas. Ronald Hesterly (George's nephew) and Thelma Fassett (Mrs. Schaibly's sister) played the guitar and the dulcimer during the party to entertain the guests. Karen Byington. Sheryl Swift and Margaret Schaibly helped Dorothy Schaibly with the hostessing duties. They are Dorothy's daughter and daughter-in-law and George's daughter-in-law. Kalin and Sheryl Swift lined the Schaibly driveway with luminaries to help mark the farm. They later took the luminaries home for Christmas Eve. George said he had a great time and enjoyed seeing and hearing from everyone. Zion Lutheran Church's new handicapped elevator went into service just in lime for the holidays. The northeast comer of the church was remodeled to make room for it. The old secretary’s office was tom out, the stairs were changed to go up the outside wall, and the elevator was insulted in the space previously used by the stairs. An old storage room in front of the fellowship hall and behind the pastor's study was converted into a new secretary’s office, and they are going to get some racks to store the tables and chairs, which previously were stored in that room. Several members of the church are enjoying the elevator and not having to wait for so­ meone to come help them up the stairs. 1 attended Zion Lutheran Sunday and got a picture of Bill Brodbeck in his wheelchair us­ ing the new elevator. Ruth and Vem Newton especially enjoyed the TV airings of the Tournament of Roses parade and the Rose Bowl Saturday because their granddaughter, Lori Brownell, is in the University of Wisconsin band. She plays a trombone. Lori is the daughter of Jon and Brenda Brownell of Jefferson. Wise. She is also the granddaughter of Irene Brownell of Hastings. Ruth said she had ulked to their daughter, Brenda, Sunday evening, and heard that Lori had gotten home a short time earlier com­ pletely exhausted and had gone straight to bed. The MacKenzies. Doug and Judy, also had a special interest in a bowl game. This one was the Hall of Fame Bowl played in Tampa. Fla., as the University of Michigan band per­ formed at that event. Greg plays trumpet in the band at the university. The Hall of Fame Bowl was broadcast only on the cable sports channel and because cable is not available in rural Woodland, they could not watch it. Several people had volunteered to tape it for them, and they were eager to sec the tapes. ' I had supper with the MacKenzies on New Year’s Day and watched part of the Rose Bowl. Only Jeff was home, as Doug and Karen had returned to Georgia and Yvonne had gone back to Grand Rapids with her hus­ band and baby girl. Willis and Barbara Dalton had all their children and grandchildren at the farm over the holidays. Paul and Sharon Halladay came from Wappinger Falls, N.Y. (near Poughkeepsie) the Thursday before Christmas. Karrie, who is now in high school, and Kim. who is attending college at Spring Arbor, came with them. The oldest daughter, Kristin, is a student at Michigan State Univer­ sity and met her family at the Woodland farm. The Halladays stayed in Michigan until Jan. 3 and they spent some time in Portland with Paul's mother. Mildred Halladay. Connie. Teresa and Melissa Groendyk came from their home in Wyoming (Grand Rapids) for the entire holiday vacation. The Groendyk girls brought their Labrador retreiver with them, and the dog wandered away one day between Christmas and New Year's. She was gone over six hours and returned with an injured foot after they had done much worrying and made many phone calls. Mrs. Dalton said the foot was much better before they took her back home. by Catherine Lucas Margaret Brodbeck escorts Willard Brodbeck to the ground floor In the new handicapped elevator at Zion Lutheran Church. the old one which they had bought used when they came to Woodland, as a backup. The ambulance people now have a class go­ ing for first responders, five students in EMT class and five in specialist class. The am­ bulance auxiliary also has grown in the last year. Lakewood Ambulance will serve a meatball and ham dinner at Cunningham's Acre Sun­ day, Jan. 9. from noon to 3 p.m. The price for adults is $6 for all you can cat. children 5 to 12 are $3 and persons over 100 or under 5 are free. Woodland Township purchased a new automobile for the police during 1993. It was delivered about mid-year, and the white car has been seen often on township roads since. Ellen Lucks of the Woodland Food Co-op said that business definitely was up from the 1992 total during 1993. Both of the businesses that put gasoline in Woodland during 1992. A and L Quick Stop and Woodland Centre, report satisfactory business during 1993. Al Hamlin of the A and L Quik Stop, which opened in February 1992, said the year was greatly up from the previous one, and that may be because it had been open long enough Five generations gather When Nicholas Ashcroft of Nashville was bom five months ago, he became a member of the fifth generation in one family. With him here in a photo taken in Alberta at a family gathering are (clockwise, 4rom bottom) great-great­ grandmother Hazel Kjergaard of Aberta, mother Amy Ashcroft of Nashville, grandfather Al Buchanan of Hastings and great-grandmother Genevieve Buchanan of Nunica. Youngs celebrating 50th anniversary Laurie Ann Bignail and Brett Alan VanderKodde were united in marriage on Oct. 16,1993, at the Middleville Methodist Church. Laurie is the daughter of Ron and Linda Bignail of Middleville. Brett is the son of Jerry and Betty VanderKodde of Gulnare, Colo. Maid of honor was Missie Bignail, sister of the bride. Bridesmaid was Jeanna Tucker, sister of the groom. Flower girl was Sara Schut. Best man was Man Brown, friend of the groom. Groomsman was Bill Tucker, brother­ in-law of the groom. Ring bearer was Brent Stanley. Ushers were Marc Wiley and Bill Rodrequiz, with a special appearance by Jacob Rater­ ink, nephew of the bride. When you need to say "Welcome", to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations" to a family member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 Tom Niethamer reports he has received a letter from some of his distant cousins in Ger­ many and four of them are coming in August. He hopes to be able to take them to Washington. D.C. while they are here. The Woodland Township Library recently adquired three new books in large print with some of the funds donated by the Woodland Eagles Auxiliary for large print books. Two, “The Empty House” and "Carousel," are by Rosamunde Pilcher and the third is the book now number one on best selling lists, "Slow Waltz in Cedar Bend" by Robert James Waller. Waller’s first book. "Bridges of Madison County" is still number two after 73 weeks on the lists and about 20 weeks as number one. It was a busy year in the library, and the last few weeks have been mostly rushing. Circula­ tion was probably up 500 to 600 over previous year's. During 1993, romances became the fastest moving category of books with the most popular writers like Jude Dcveroux. Catherine Coulter, Pamela Morsi and Judith Krantz hard to keep on the shelves. During 1993 the Woodland Township Fire Department acquired and remodeled a laroc tanker truck. Members are still completiri| the remodeling and have some fancy painting left to do. but the tanker has been used at several fires in Woodland and nearby townships and is working extremely well. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance group bought a new ambulance and put aside Both the main Woodland Township Cemetery on Velte Road and the old Meyers Cemetery have been improved in the last year under the management of Jim Wickham. Mauch Cemetery is still maintained regularly, though no burials have been made there for at least 100 years Also during 1993, Woodland United Methodist Church purchased a new organ. LEGAL NOTICES PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Hk No. 94-21307-NC In the matter of Paula Gail Smedes. Social Security No. 509 58-6943. TAKE NOTICE: On February 10, 1994 at 9:00 a.m., in the probale courtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Paulo Gail Smedes to Poulo Gail Brawdy. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent Date: Jon. 4. 1994 Poulo Gail Smedes 1403 Iroquois Trail Hostings. Mkh 49058 948 3099 (1/6) Robert and Winifred Young are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary today (Thurs­ day. Jan. 6). They were married Jan. 6. 1944. in Skip­ ton. Yorkshire. England. Helping them celebrate arc their children. Robert and Sue Young of Romulus and Mar­ tha and James Wolfe of Wayne, five grand­ children and three great-grandchildren, all of whom will meet today in Jackson for the event. Bignall-VanderKodde speak wedding vows that people using M-43 now realizes it is available. Mary Makley reports that the Woodland Centre management was “real pleased" with the gasoline business during 1993. This business started pumping gas in December 1992. The Woodland Townehouse will serve the first 1994 rabbit feed Wednesday. Jan. 12. This dinner is held monthly from October through April on the second Wednesday from 4 through 9 p.m. Bobbi McLeod said they serve an average of 250 to 270 people on this day each month. She also said that business had been good in 1993. but Woodland Townehouse is always busy. NEWS, NEWS, Grace Colvin to mark her 100th birthday Grace Colvin will observe her 100th birth­ day Friday. Jan. 14. She now lives at 348 Willitts Road, Hastings, at the home of Ben and Ronna Dove, where there will be a card shower and birthday party from 2 to4 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 15. Those who want to send cards may do so to the above address. Mrs. Colvin lived on a farm for many years on Broadway, across from Leach Lake in Carlton Township. She was a homemaker for many years and took care of her mother before she died. Her husband. Zenas. was a mail carrier and he farmed in the last years of his life. He died in 1972. Warren-Bums to be wed Oct. 1 John and Beverly Warren of Hastings an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Natasha Lee. to James Lowell Bums, son of Lowell and Carolyn Bums of Traverse City. Natasha is employed with Electronic Data Systems as a systems engineer at the GM Technical Center in Warren. Jim is an area sales manager for Fay go Beverages Inc. in Detroit. An Oct. 1, 199*1. wedding is planned. Both Jim and Natasha live in Royal Oak. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945-9554 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 6, 1994 It is up to your husband to ask his sons not to request that lheir mother be placed on future guest lists. If they want to see her, they should do so on their own time. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dofouh has occurred in the conditions of o mor­ tgage mode by original mortgagor AAichoel P. Koule and Susan J. Kaul*. his wife, to Waterfield Financial Corporation, on Indiana corporation. 7500 W. JeHerson Blvd.. Fort Wayne. IN 46804. dated April 15, 1988 and recorded with the Barry County Register of Deeds on April 18, 1988 in Liber 464 of page 722. Said mortgage was assigned by assignment to Union Federal Savings Bonk, on In­ diana corporation, 7500 W. Jefferson Blvd.. Ft. Wayne, IN 46804. dated April 15. 1988 and record­ ed with the Barry County Register of Deeds on April IB. 1968 in Liber 464 at poge 727. By reason of such default the undersigned elects to declare the entire unpaid amount of said mortgage due and payable forthwith. At the dote of this notice there is claimed to be due for principal and interest, at the rote of 10% per annum on said mortgage the sum of Fifty-Six Thousand Throe Hundred Ninety and 45/100 Dollars ($56,390.45). No suit or proceeding at low hos been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof. Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage and the statute in such case mode and provided and to pay said amount with interest as provided in said mor­ tgage. and all legal costs, charges, and expenses. Including attorney's foes allowed by law. said mor­ tgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises at public venduo to the highest bidder at the County Courthouse in Hastings, the place of holding the Circuit Court within the County of Barry, City of Hastings on Thursday, January 27. 1994, at 1.00 p.m., local time. Pursuant to Public Act No. 104. Public Acts of 1971 (MSA 27X3240(3)) the redemption period shall bo six (6) months from the dote ol the foreclosure solo unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a., in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. The premises covered by said mortgage is situated in the Township of Hope, County of Barry, State of Michigan, and more fully described as: A parcel of land in the Southeast 1/4 of Section 16. T2N, R9W. described as: From 1 /8 corner com­ mon to Southeast 1/4 ond Southwest 1/4 of said Section 16, Thence South 85*20" East 39.2 feet to a point of beginning, thence North 0*42’ West 100.00 feet, thence South 89*18' East 200.00 feet, thence South 59*58" East. 209.88 feet, thence South 41*27' West 90 88 feet to the Northeast corner of Lof 13 of OAK HKL RESORT according to the plot recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on Poge 23; thence North 59*58 West 145.90 feet; thence South 32*56' West 85.3 feet; thence North 43*50' West 72.4 feet; thence North 76*55" West 95.6 feet to the place of beginn­ ing. It is intended that his tract shall extend to waters edge of Long Lake, except a 2 rod wide strip lying parallel ond adjacent to ond on the Nor­ therly ond Westerly side of the following described line; from point beginning above tract, thence South 76*55’ East 95.6 feet, thence South 48*50 East 72.4 Feet (Recorded os: South 76*12* East 75.9 foot, thence North 32*56 East 100.00 feet.) Union Federal Savings Bonk on Indiana corporation Doted: December 16. 1993 James W. Batchelor (P25500) RUSSELL < BATCHELOR Suite 411-5 Waters Building 161 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Grand Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)774-6422 (1/6) MORTGAGE SALE — Default hos been made in the conditions of a mortgage mode by James C. Curcuro, a married man to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mor­ tgage*, dated June 19, 1992 ond recorded on June 23. 1992. in Liber 547. on poge 376. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mor­ tgagee to Republic Bank by an assignment dated June 19. 1992. ond recorded on June 23. 1992 in Liber 547. on page 383. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twenty-six Thousand Three Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars and 44 cents ($26,337.44), including interest at 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse In Hostings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on Thursday. February 3 1994 Said premises ore situated in Township of Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michigan, ond ore described as: Land located in Yankee Springs Township. Barry County. State of Michigan, described os follows: Lot 7 ol Willson's Plat of Turner Lake, according to the record plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on poge 19. Also commencing at a point "1" of Willson's Plot of Turner Lake, according to the recorded plot thereof. Thence due north along the easterly line of soid Willson Drive 159 feet to the point of beginning of the following description. Thence due north to point "K" of soid Willson's Plot of Turner Lake, thence north 54 degrees 9'30" east 203.50 feet to point "J" of said Willson's Plat of Turner Lake, thence north 33 degrees 40 east to a point on said easterly line of Willson Drive due east from the lot corner of the westerly side of said Willson drive os common to lots 8 ond 9 of Willson's Plat of Turner Lake, thence due east 500 feet, more or less, to a point on the easterly line of the following described premises: commencing 1385 feet north 00 degrees 32' west from the soutlieost corner of section 23. Town 3 north, range 10 west, thence north 00 degrees 32‘west on the east line of sold section of Willson's Plat of Turner Lake, according to the recorded plot thereof for the point of beginning of this descrip­ tion, thence due east 500 feet, thence southwesterly to a point on the north line of Willson Drive of Willson's Plat of Turner Lake, said point being 500 feet due east of point "I" of said plat, thence west 500 feet to point “I" of said plot, thence due north 211.44 feet to point ”K“ of said plat, thence north 54 degrees 9'30" east 203.50 feet to point “J" of said plat, thence north 33 degrees 40' east along the southeasterly lino of said Willson Drive to point of beginning: thence southwesterly along the east lino of said above referenced premises to a point due oast from the point of beginning, thence duo west 500 feet, more or less, to the point of beginning, excepting the south 100 foot, due north ond south, of the above described metes ond bounds description. 08-16 2404)05-00 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1948CL 603.3241a, In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated: December 23. 1993 REPUBLIC BANK. Assignee of Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgagee 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File 493113732 (1/20) Ceutity of Berry CLAIMS NOTICE edepestdesri Probate File No. 93-21298-IE Estate of AMANDA MAY SMITH, oka AMANDA SMITH, aka A. May Smith, oka Moe Smith. Deceas­ ed. Social Security No. 363-68-0244. TO AU IN­ TERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rood. Hastings, Ml died October 3, 1993. An instrument dated June 2. 1989 has been admitted as the will of the ^Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Valerio Joon Jenson. 117 N. Wisner. Jock son, Ml 49202. or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St., Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to H. J. JEFFREY ANDERSON t ASSOCIATES. P.C. By J. Jeffrey Anderson (P10176) 404 $. Jockson St.. P.O. Box 55 Jackson. Ml 49204 (517)787-5151 (1/6) PLACE A CLASSIFIED 24 HOURS-A-DAY 7 DAYS-A-WEEK for th* County of Barry NON. RICHARD M. SHUSTER File No. 93-654-DO PATRICIA ANN BITTNER. Plaintiff. THOMAS JAMES BITTNER. Defendant. PATRICIA R. MASON (P38125) Attorney for Plaintiff REED. STOVER I O'CONHOR, P.C. 800 Comerica Building Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 381-3600 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND HEARING ON ENTRY OT DEFAULT JUDGMENT TO: Thomas James Birtner You ore hereby notified that a default for failure to appear, plead or otherwise defend In the above­ entitled action was entered against you on December 28. 1993. This is also to notify you that a hearing on entry of the Default Judgment is scheduled for Thursday. January 27. 1994, at 2:X p.m. In the Court of Hon. Richard M. Shuster in the Courthouse. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan. The Default Judgment will deciare tbe marriage between Plaintiff and Defen­ dant invalid, or In the alternative, grant a divorce between the parties. The Judgment will further restore Plaintiff's rights, granting each party the property in his/her name and/or possesion prior to marriage. The Judgment will also restore Plain­ tiff's maiden name, ond she will be known os Patricia Ann Miller. Date: 12-24-93 By: Patricia R. Mason Attorney for Plaintiff (1 /20) NEWS < 948-4450 Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner The regular monthly meeting of the HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD Call lo... Subscribe 948-8051 will be held on the second Monday of the month for the Calendar Year 1994. Meetings are held at the Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings, at 7:00 p.m. January 10 July 11 February 14 August 8 March 14 September 12 April 11 October 10 May 9 November 14 June 13 December 12 Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any Township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the Clerk. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 948-9690 or 945-3291 Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is «... TALL own We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner t Different history Ann Landers Dying apology Dear Ann Landers: Last June. 1 found out 1 was HIV positive. My life has been a roller coaster of emotions ever since, but I’m slowly coming to grips with the realities of this disease. I am in good health now and expect to re­ main healthy for quite some time. With pro­ per diet, exercise, medication and a healthy attitude, an HIV-positive person can go on for a long time. Over the last several years. I’ve become estranged from several friends who. at dif­ ferent times in my life, meant a great deal to me. Most of the trouble I’ve had with these friends could be blamed on me I would like to reconcile with the people I treated shabbily, but I don’t know how to ap­ proach them. It is important to me that I leave this world with all my fences mended. I need to let several individuals know I behaved badly. Is it selfish of me to want a clean slate before 1 die? If I contact these peo­ ple. should I tell them about my HIV status? If so. how? — Texas Quandary. Dear Texas: By all means, tell them — openly and honestly. Apologize for behaving badly, and do your damdest to make up for lost time. Good luck. Marry for love Dear Ann Landers: This is for "K.C. Reader.’’ who wondered if she should marry “Fred" to whom she is not physically attacted. Please trust me when I tell you if the sparks aren’t there no. they will never be there. 1, too. married a man without "sparks." hoping I’d fall in love later, but it never happened. It’s been four years now, and although he loves me, is faithful and is a good provider. I’m so bored I could scream. • There is a big void in my life. Pretending on a daily basis is exhausting. We haven’t had sex in a year because I can’t fake it anymore. We’ve been in and out of marriage counsel­ ing. I’ve only stayed with him because we have a beautiful 2-year-old child we both love. Please tell K.C. Reader not to settle for friendship. Urge her to hold out for a true love — someone she is crazy about. Marriage is difficult enough under the best of cir­ cumstances. Without love, it can be a nightmare that never ends. — Sad in L.A. Dear L.A.: It sounds to me as if you need better counseling, (Nofjoint this time.) Either you get your bead on straight about adjusting to your solid but no-sparks marriage, or you free up your husband so he can look for a woman who will appreciate him. Tattoos must go Ann Landers: My daughter. "Caroline," is 24. very pretty and extremely insecure. She lives with her boyfriend, who is Dear Area BIRTH ANNOUNCMENTS: GIRL, Linsey Aleece Snider would like to announce the birth of her sister: Rachel Marie Walker-Snider. She entered the world Dec. 20, 1993. Proud grandparents are Claude and Sherry Snider of Hastings. Special friend Kris Cheney of Hastings. Rachel resided in Munith, Michigan with her loving mommy, Debbie It’s A Girl! Felicia Marie, bom Dec. 24 at 10:38 a.m. She weighed 7 lbs., 9 ozs. and I9to inches long. Her parents are Mr. and Mrs. Daryl Brodbeck of Lake Odessa. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Brodbeck of Woodland; Mr. and Mrs. Myron Dodey of Clarksville; great-grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Meyers of Clarksville. She is welcomed home by her brother, Cody Allan,- 2 'A years. Dear Ann Landers: 1 have a comment to a tattoo freak. In an effort to please ’'Rambo." Caroline has gone in for tattoos on her arms, hands and fingers. She also has a butterfly on her backside. Caroline says I’m not "with it.” Perhaps I’m not. but when Rambo is out of the picture, then what? When she applies for a better job. they will take one look at her tattoos, and she will be out the door. Do you know of anything that will remove tattoos? — Distressed Father in Canoga Park. Calif. Dear Father: According to Dr. Andrew Lazar, a Chicago dermatologist, laster surgery, dermabrasion and excision (cutting) are all useful techniques, but each may leave a scar. A physician should be consulted before any decision is made. Leave ex-wife out Dear Ann Landers: Several weeks ago. "Clyde” and I celebrated our 20<h wedding anniversary. We gave a small but elegant family party. It was spoiled for me because Clyde’s sons insisted on adding their mother to the guest list. Several days later, his ex-wife sent us an in­ vitation to have dinner at her home, where she lives alone. Without consulting me. Clyde ac­ cepted for both of us. The next thing I knew, he invited her to our home for lunch. This woman has confided to another family member that she still loves Clyde, which doesn't surprise me. Our marriage is solid, but I am troubled by his desire to include his former wife in our family get-togethers. I know his ex-wife can be devious, but I don’t want to provoke her children. It is ap­ parent to me that they are trying to get their parents back together again. What should I do. Ann? — Feeling Inscure in Mexico City. Dear Mexico City: You need to have a frank talk with Clyde. Lei him know you feel uncomfortable about the all-too-frequent f.ettogethers with his ex-wife. The boys are grown now. and there is no good reason for the ex to be included in your family celebrations. make regarding the 17-year-old high school senior who wrote to you. He said he accident­ ly got his girlfriend pregnant without sexual intercourse by ejecting semen outside her body when they were "fooling around." Twenty-one years ago. my self-proclaimed virgin girlfriend said she had become preg­ nant under similar circumstances. When I accompanied her to the doctor’s of­ fice to verify her condition, we were informed that she was approximate!} six months along in her pregnancy. I had known her only three months. As 1 started ahead in shock, the doctor ad­ vised us not to rush into marriag:. (I was 17. and she was 15). Three month Isler. she gave birth to an 8-pound baby girl, still insisting that she had never been with anyone else and the child was mine. We went our separate ways, and five years later, she finally admitted who the real father was. So. Mr. 17-Year-Old from Buffalo, it appears that history has repeated itself. — Portsmouth, N.H. Dear Portsmouth: History did not repeat itself. Your story is very different from Buf­ falo’s. You were lied to. He was unlucky. Skip wedding joke Dear Ann Landers: I will soon be marry­ ing a very sweet woman. I understand it is customary for the bndegoom to carry the bride through the doorway after the nuptial ceremonies and the reception. 1 am of medium stature, and my bride is a wine barrel of a woman. "Lola" weighs close to 300 pounds. I’m afraid of making a total fool of myself if I try to carry her through the doorway. I know damn well I can’t do it. Would it be OK if I rented a wheelbarrow and made a lighthearted joke of it? — Skinny in Schenectady. ' Dear Skinny: Skip the lighthearted joke, and walk hand in hand with Lola across the threshold. She’ll understand and appreciate it. Ann Landers ’ latest booklet, ' Nuggets and Doozies,” has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate Inc. Logo design competition announced by Futuring/Leadership Committee J-Ad Graphics Mews Service The Barry County Futuring/Leadership Committee, in conjunction with the Thomapple Arts Council, is looking for a logo to symbolize Barry County's vision of the future. That vision is: 'Barry County...Preserving the past while planning for a beautiful future.' The committee wants that vision translated into a powerful logo. A logo is a design or symbol representing an organization or an idea. Familiar ones include the famous Chevrolet bow tie. RCA's listening terrier, Michigan State Univerity's Spartan. Smoky the Bear for the U.S. Forest Service. Elias Brothers' Big Boy and McDonald's golden arches. All have be­ come instantly identifiable as representing a company, college or cause. Now the Futuring/Leadership Committee wants a design that will Identify il and its work. This logo will be used on stationery, signage, exhibits, anything developed or sponsored by the committee. Tbe Futuring/Leadership Commitlee has been involved in a number of projects since it first conducted a survey of county citizen. L June, 1988. That survey intended to give citizens a chance to express their visions of the future, laid die groundwork. Since then, scores of citizens have been involved on Futuring task forces for eco­ nomic development, education. health, waste disposal, planning and other areas of concern. Leadership training has been given to interested citizens in order to develop effective methods for setting and reaching goals. Tbe logo competition is open to residents of Barry County, people who work in the county and any student in the county or whose school district has a building in Barry County. Entries will be divided into four categories: kindergarten through fourth grade: fifth through eighth grades; high school; and adults. Each entry should carry the entrant's name and category, along with address and telephone number. Logos should be black and while drawings in ink or felt pen. The deadline to submit a logo is Feb. 18. Entries are to be delivered or mailed io Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice. 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. Mi. 49058. Entries will be judged on composition, clarity of message, impact and originality. Ribbons will be awarded in each division. There will be a S100 cash award for the overall winner and the design will become the official logo of tbe Barry County Futuring/Leadership Committee. Attention Muni Bond Investors: Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should good taste. be written In •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must Include their signa­ ture, address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 \ record number ol i.ixdree bond-, .ire being called in IW4. Don't gel lost in the crowd' With so many early redemptions ahead, the demand for high-quality tax-free bonds is great. 1 can show you a variety of attractive municipal bonds that can help increase your after-tax income. If you're among those affected by bond calls, let Edward D. Jones & Co. help. • If you know your bonds are being called, contact me now so you don't kw any valuable interest. • If you're not sure whether your bonds are among those being called, I can find out for you. • If you hold your bond certificates, we can handle your bond call paperwork. For more information, call or stop by today. Mark Christensen 228 N. Church St., Hastings 616-945-3553 1-800-288-5220 S Edward D. Jones & Co.* Mernb«f N*. Yon Slock bcMAG«, hkc <m> ■icmXNii H'IIIix Rte-arttae CanxxMMn �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 6, 1994 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME... From Milo to Cressey on the C.K.&S. Railroad by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Passenger coach on the C.K. & S. circa 1900. impact. The depot, the store and the post of­ fice, the stockyards and the pickle factory soon were gone. Very little evidence remains that Cressey was once a bustling little hamlet. Cressey Comers still can be identified by the school building, now a residence, and the store building, also a residence. The home of Robert Cosgrove still stands west of the va­ cant lot where once the village smithy worked. Sources: Archives. Hastings Banner; Barry County History 1985; Years Gone By. Ber­ nard Historical Society; Interviews with Louis Barlow and Zoe Reynolds Conrad; The Kalamazoo Gazette; and the Hunter 's and Fishermen's Guide. Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw RR. 1916. Lakewood Christian School will have another dinner Friday night, Jan. 7, al Fellowship Hall on Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday, Jan. 12, at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. An obituary in the Ionia Sentinel last week listed Robert Brandyberry of Lake Odessa as a surviving son of Leora Brandyberry of Ionia, who died Dec. 25 at her home. She was 78. Services were at St. Peter and Paul Church with burial in Mt. Olivet cemetery. A recent issue of Michigan Christian Ad­ vocate had an obituary for the Rev. Claude Ridley Jr., 69, of Dowagiac who died Nov. 5. He served the Woodland and Carlton Center Methodist churches while attending Garrett Seminary. This was followed by other ap­ pointments in Ovid. Jackson and Dowagiac. Married to Ann Ashby, he had worked iot the FBI, served in the Navy during World War II, earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration at Oberlin College and Miami of Ohio. He was an accountant in Grand Rapids for several years before his call to the ministry. He served as a lay pastor at Ravenna and Vergennes before his move to Woodland and enrollment in seminary. His survivors are wife Ann in Dowagiac, sons Bryan in Pennsylvania, Randall in Ohio and Ronald in Solon. Ohio, and daughter Laura Dobkins in Illinois. Randy and Laura were Lakewood graduates. Memorial services were held at the Dowagiac UM Church. Story Hour at the library for preschool children will begin Wednesday, Jan. 12, at 10:30 a.m. after a lapse of several weeks. This will be a regular midweek event for young children. Beginning on the following day and on suc­ cessive Thursdays, there will be library story time for school agers at 3:30 p.m. All Lakewood schools will be closed Fri­ day, Jan. 14, for the end of the semester when teachers complete their markings and gradings for all students. Parishioners of United Brethren churches might be interested to learn of the death of Mildred Town McComb, 90, of Sheridan Dec. 3. She was the widow cf the Rev. Elmer Town. They had served local churches for 19 years of his ministry. During that time, their son, Corvin, died in an auto accident. She later remarried and her second husband was Henry McComb, who predeceased her. She had sons Marlin at Fenwick, John in Marion. Ind., and daughter Leora Rhodes of Caro; and a stepson, Ben McComb, in Lansing. Another Ionia obit lists Lake Odessa residents as surviving children of Wayne Bishop, 59. Two of his four children are Timothy Bishop and Sarah Bishop. Monday marked the final day of the “World War II Personal Accounts: Pearl Harbor to V-J Day" showing at the Gerald Ford Museum in Grand Rapids. The exhibit is on tour for five years from 1991 to 1995 to mark the 50th anniversary of the war. Consumers Power was one of the corporate sponsors. Its patrons were informed of the coining exhibit in its August Newsline. Newspapers also gave the showing publicity. There were letters, diaries and photographs from generals and GIs. admirals and the men in peacoats. The parking lots were full on Sunday afternoon, as people crowded in just before the last day’s showing. There were students with notebooks in hand, working on school assignments. Toward the end of the walking tour were mounted photographs of the eight most recent presidents with wartime photographs and a chronicle of each man’s war effort. George Bush was shown at age 18, the youngest ever Navy pilot. Lyndon Johnson was shown during his short stint until he with all other congressmen in service were ordered back to Congress. Veterans were admitted free. The entry fee was very nominal for all others. In the registry at the end of the tour, veterans and others were asked Io sign. Veterans were lo give their branch of service and rank. Monday’s Ionia Sentinel carried an Associated Press story about a sewing circle in a Midland UM church that has been in con­ tinuous activity for just over 50 years, with the members actually doing some sewing, and always darning, for themselves with help and advice from each other on their meeting days. The circle became a real support group as they went through the war years, postwar ad­ justments, growing families, weddings, loss of spouses and more. The first lady quoted in the article was Edna Walker. She is none other than Edna Bur­ chard, whose parents were from Clarksville and Lake Odessa. Her mother was the well known children’s caregiver Verda Bigelow, who lived on Fifth Avenue. She and husband Clare were substitute Grandpa and Grandma to dozens of children during her years of child care. Edna was married to Harry Walker and they lived in Midland, where their children Ruth, Ray, Lois and Mary grew up. Elna has local relatives from the Klingnun and Bur­ chard families. Edna is now a resident of the King’s Daughters Home in Midland. Passenger train on the C.K. & S. Cressey Comers was named for early set­ tiers Erastus Cressey, who arrived in Barry County from Rowe, Franklin County, Mass., is 1842. There were settlers in the area as early as 1836. The first school was built of logs in 1836 on Section 35, Prairieville Township, east of where Cressey Comers was to be settled In 1846, the school was moved to the southeast comer of Cressey Comers (it is a residence today). The first store at Cressey Comers was built in the 1880s on the nor­ thwest comer of the crossroads. It was remodeled jnto a home and Clay Barber, a rural mail carrier out of Cressey, lived there for many years (it, too, is still standing at the intersect ion of Cressey and Enzian roads). A village blacksmith shop was on the southwest comer, h was operated first by Caleb France in 1872, then by Vet France. In 1902, Charlie Honeysett operated it. He soid it to Robert Cosgrove, who continued to operate it until 1930 when he closed it. The building was lorn down in 1963 and there is a vacant lot there now. The house just lo the west is still there. Sadie Cosgrove, wife of Robert Cosgrove, was a midwife. Many Cressey area babies were assisted into the world by Sadie. The Cressey cemetery is west of the comers on the north side of the road. Christopher Fisher was the earliest burial there, on April 3, 1861. Erastus Cressey died July 28. 1862, aad is also buried there. To the east of Cressey Comers, the Slater Mission had occupied several hundred acres. The mission, which closed in 1855, had been moved to the Cressy area in 1836-1837 from the Grand Rapids area. Tbe mission was located on Section No. 35, Prairieville Township. Its purpose was to teach Chris­ tianity to the Indians, teach Indian men white man’s farming methods and the Indian women housekeeping skills, and to teach them how to manage in the white man’s world. Cnicf Noonday was strongly involved with the Slater Mission, encouraging Native Americans to attend the school, to learn farm­ ing and housekeeping skills and to endorse Christianity. He perceived learning their ways was the only way the Indian could survive in the ever-changing world. The mission served 50 families or about 300 people. Here, the New Testament of the Bible was translated and printed into the Ottawa language The stage line from Kalamazoo to Grand Rapids went through the Cressey area. Parts of it still can be traced. In 1887. the C.K. & S. Railroad line came through east of Cressey Corners about one mile. A new store was built in 1888 on the north side of Cressey Road near the new railroad track. This store and the railroad station became known simply as Cressey. Bryan Fisher was the proprietor of the store and was the first station agent and first postmaster. After his death. Frank Wright bought the store and later sold it to John Oswald In 1930, Tungate and Foreman operated the store. Ralph Johnson followed. Then Charles McNutty and finally Helen and Don Reynolds owned and operated the store, acted as railroad agents and postmasters. The post of­ fice was moved from Cressey to Hickory Cor­ ners on Oct. 1, 1950. Cressey also had a stockyard, where cattle and other livestock were shipped out to market. R.L. Locke began a large dairy operation, milking Guernsey cows just to the east of the railroad in the 1920s. He hired several men, both to do the milking and to farm the land. The C.K. & S. Railroad was helpful to him in this large faming operation, both in shipp­ ing out produce and in bringing in the things he needed. Louis Barlow. Percy Jones and Hugh Chap­ man worked for Lockshure Farms in those early days. The men slept in a bunkhouse and boarded at homes in the neighborhood. One of the ladies who cooked fro Lockshore workers was Edith Cosgrove Honeysett. The Honeysett home was a quarter of a mile west of Lockshore Farms and was a convenient place for the men to come to meals. She also set a good table Her daughter. Zoe Conrad, remembered that her mother often cooked for ten or more Lockshore hired men. Zoe can remember when her grandfather, Robert Cosgrove, was still operating the blacksmith shop, and when Cressey Comers and Cressey were active places. She attended the Cressey Comers grade school and went to high school in Richland. She rode tbe C.K. & S. train to Delton to take her eighth-grade examinations to qualify for high school. There also was a pickle factory at Cressey, located east of the railroad track on the south side of the road, where the pickle farmers brought the pickles in for processing. The arrival of the C.K. & S. Railroad changed life in Cressey Comers and was the reason for its existence. Children of the area could travel the C.K. & S. to Delton or to Richland to attend high school. It bcoame easier to make the trip to Kalamazoo for a day of shopping, and for students who wanted to attend Western Teacher s College (WMU). The stockyards allowed the shipping of cat­ tle and farm products to market, cream to the creameries and permitted the mails to arrive regularly and quickly. The store could get stock from Kalamazoo quickly and coal from the Sergeant Coal Company was readily available. In 1935, there was a gian* snowstorm. The snow kept piling up. The train got to Cressey from Kalamazoo, and by digging and digging finally made the station at Milo. More digging and battling the elements got them into Hastings, but no further. The engineer told about being able to reach out of the cab win­ dow of the engine and touch the deep snow. It took three days to get the trains back on schedule. By 1934, passenger train service had been cut due to increasing use of automobiles, trucks and buses. One passenger car was hooked to the train on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday for passengers wishing to make a trip alone the line. This ended the daily travel­ ing to school by train. Students had to stay in town if they didn’t have other transportation. Automobiles were becoming more available and soon took over transportation of goods and people. Mrs. Harry Babcock wrote in an article called “Recollections From the C.K. & S. Railroad Days”: ”... My home was on Wood School Road. We were nine miles from Hastings. I remember going with my father (Everett Cairns) to meet my aunt. Mrs. Hud­ son. and cousin Mabie when they came on the C.K. & S. from Vicksburg for a visit. What with the steam escaping, making hissing noise and the engine bells ringing, it was quite im­ pressive. I have no exact date, but it would have been before 1910. “During Christmas vacation in 1911 my folks thought I should get out and see some of the world, so plans were made for me to visit my aunt and cousins, the Reynoldses, at Cressey and to go to Milo and visit some se­ cond cousins al the Orson Garretts. My father put me on the train at Hastings and when 1 got off at Cressey 1 walked the half mile down the rood wath my little telescope (luggage) to Reynolds', as they did not know which train I would come on that day. I had a nice visit and things went according to plan. Lucille Reynolds took me to Garrett’s after a few days. I remember the horse she drove had been a mail carrier’s horse and would stop at all the mail boxes. We had a laugh about that. “Things went pretty well al Garrett’s the first day or so. I remember that Bob went to the Milo Store on New Year’s Eve and told of the man changing the I to 2 as 1912 was star­ ting. 1 was not so much acquainted with these cousins, Bob and Anna. “A blizzard had set in. 1 did what you might expect — I got homesick, and I do mean homesick! I couldn’t go home until my ap­ pointed day, as no one would know to meet me. When the storm Jet up. Bob and Anna walked with me across a lake to where I could see my way back to Cressey. 1 wasn’t quite so homesick there. My day to return to Hastings soon came. When I got back to North Irving I was what you could term ‘a traveled person.’ “There was one time when my father, Everett Cairns, was going to Cressey. Something went amiss along between Shultz and Cloverdale with tbe train, and he went across the fields to mother’s cousin. Fred Hom’s, for a visit ’til the train was ready to proceed.” The only conductor Mrs. Babcock could remember was-Charhc-MaCaU. Stic did recall the pleasure and thrill of boarding the train and watching the scenery out of the windows as she traveled on the C.K. & S. Railroad. The automobile took over the roads. More and more families were able to afford to buy them. An automobile didn’t have to follow a timetable or a special route, though most of the roads were rather poor and the cars were not exactly trouble free. The C.K. & S. Railroad line was bought by the Michigan Central Railroad in 1915 and was a very going concern at that time. However, in 1937, the trains from Richland to Woodbury were discontinued and by July 18, 1937, the tracks from Hastings to Woodbury were being taken up. Then the section from Hastings to Delton was removed and then the line ran only to Richland. Cressey without the railroad soon felt the LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECtOSUM SALK Dofoult having been mode in the conditions of o certain mortgage mode on the 20th doy of September, A.O., 1988. by Ricky A. Parks, a single man. of 12920 Gurd Rood. Delton, Michigan, 49046. Mortgagor, to Mutual Savings and Loon Association. F.A.. now known os Mutual Savings Bonk. FSB. as Mortgagee, and recorded on the 21 st day of September. 1988, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, In Liber 472 at Pages 754-757. inclusive; ond on which Mortgage there is claimed to be due ond unpaid at the dote of this notice the sum of Thirty nine Thou­ sand Seven Hundred Forty-six and 08/100 Dollars ($39,746.08) for principal, interest at 10.5% per an­ num os provided In said Note and Mortgage ond other charges. No suit or proceedings ot !ow or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt, or any port thereof, secured by said Mortgage, and the power of sole in said Mortgage contained hav­ ing become operative by reason of such default. Notice is hereby given that on the 14th doy of January. A.D.. 1994. ot two o'clock in the after­ noon. ot the East entrance of the Circuit Court Building in the City of Hastings, County of Barry, ond Store of Michigan. thot being the place for holding the Circuit Court for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sale, ond *old to the highest bidder ot public auction or vendue, the lands ond premises in ;<Sd Mortgage described, for the purpose of satisfying the amount due ond unpaid upon said Mortgage, 'ogether with the legal costs and charges of sale including an at­ torney fee os provided by Inw ond in said AAortgoge. The land ond premises in soid AAortgoge Leing situated in the Township of Barry County of Barry, ond State of Michigan, and desert I»ed as follows, to Honeysett's blacksmith shop circa 1895: Ike Starr, Charles Honeysett, Clay Barber. The North 332 feet of the South 996 feet of tne East 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of Se, tlon 14, Town 1 North. Range 9 West. The premises Is commonly kn/wn os: 12920 Gurd Rood. Delton. Michigan 490/>j. The redemption period under the statute In such cose mode ond provided is twelve (12) months from the dote of sole. Dated: November 26. 1993. Mutual Savings Bonk. FSB “Mortgogee SMITH t BROOKER. P.C. Charles T. Hewitt (P39724) Attorneys ol Low 703 Washington Avenue P.O. Box X-921 Boy City. Ml 48707-0921 (517)892-2595 (l/$) ORDINANCE REVISION On December 28, 1993 the Barry County Board of Commissioner* amended the Animal Control Ordinance, Article III, to delete Sections 1,2 and 8, and to renumber the remaining sections ol Article III: Deleted: Section 1. An Animal Control Officer shall be appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners and shall serve as the Supervisor of the Animal Shelter. Said person shall serve for such term as the Board of Commissioners designate as provided by law. Deleted: Section 2. In lieu of all fees and other remuneration under the statutes of this State, the Animal Control Officer, his deputies and assistants, except census takers, shall be paid a salary as esta­ blished and determined by appropriate resolution or motion of the Board of Commissioners. Deleted: Section 6. The Animal Control Officer may be removed from office for good cause shown after a hearing before the Board of Commission­ ers and after first being given reasonable notice of a time, date and place of said hearing. A vote for removal or non removal shall be by majority vote ot the Board of Commissioners elect. Nancy L Boersma, County Clerk Be As Dry As The Desert With... B-DRY SYSTEM Basement Waterproofing! One of the OLDEST Waterproofing Companies in the U.S.A. The BEST Warranty The ONLY Permanent Solution Since 1958! 9126 East DE Avenue Richland, Ml 49083 1-800-237-2379 or (616) 629-5252 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 6, 1994 Jason Charkowski wins all 5 matches Delton matmen go 2-3 at GR Northview tourney The Delton varsity wrestling team defeated Spring Lake 51-24 and Grand Rapids Union 48-30 in two of the five dual matches in the Grand Rapids Northview tournament Dec. 29. Delton, giving up 12 points by forfeits In the 103- and 112-jtounJ weight divisions, lost to Grand Rapids Northview 42-34. Kenowa Hills 44-24 and Muskegon ReethsPuffer 45-30. Jason Charkowski (145 lbs.) won all five of his matches, three by pins, to remain undefeated this season. Jason Thomas (160) wrestled to four victories Charkowski won his first match over Reeths-PufTer by forfeit and his second by pinning Many Obetts of Kenowa Hills in 2:49. He had a major decision over Brandon Pilsch of Northview 12-2 end pinned John Henderson of Union in 4:49 and Steve Dacenbush of Spring Lake in 3:16 to finish with a 5-0 record at the tournament. Thomas, wrestling up a weight class at 171, defeated Reeths-Puffer’s Tom Boyd by a pin in 1:10, won a major decision over Scott Beckman of Kenowa Hills 13-2. pinned Aaron Marrisay of Northview in 49 seconds and pinned Jason Ashbaugh of GR Union in :49. John Murphy won three matches with wins over Alex Fbrtenbacker of Spring Lake with a pin in 3:16. a pin over Chad Long of Northview in 5:01 and a 11-1 major deci­ sion over Mike Nanzer of Union. The fastest pin of the day was by James Vickery (160) over a Reelhs-Puffer oppo­ nent. in 19 seconds. In his only other matcb he defeated Spring Lake 12-6. Others having more than one win in tbe tournament were John Enright (119), who had a pin over Northview at :39 and one over Spring Lake at 2:25: Steve Risner (125). with pins over Union in 3:05 and Spring Lake in 2:25: Joe Daniels (130), who earned a 13-4 major decision over Kenowa Hills, a 10-9 decision over Union and a win by forfeit over Spring Lake; Travis Homister, who had a pair of major decisions, 10-1 over Kenowa Hills and a 11­ 3 over Union: and Phil Carson, who won three matches by forfeits over Spring Lake. Union and Northview. He lost 15-13 in overtime to Kenowa Hills. Thor Brandli (189) scored a pin over Spring Lake in 5:21 and Tyler McCarty (171) won by forfeit over Northview. Hastings loses in overtime cage thriller Hastings varsity basketball coach Don Schils said his team played a very hard and very good game against Hillsdale Tuesday, despite the 55-53 loss in overtime. "It was rough. The refs called a lot of fouls in the first half, but then let some of it go in the second." Schils said. "Tbe kids played their guts out and really bad a chance to win. That's ail a coach asks for." Hastings used the many fouls, hitting nine of 10 tries at the free throw line, to open a 29-26 lead going into the halftime break. But the Hornets' leading scorer. Matt Kunz, hit four of seven three-pointers to keep them in the game. Hastings had led 11-4 in the first quarter before Kurtz, who had 29 points for the night, began hitting bis stride. What he didn't pul in on his tint try. teammate Hudson Whitmore, who bad 13 for the Hornets, would grab and put back in. "He (Kurtz) was pretty much their entire offense." Schils said. "1 knew he was good, but not that good. "I think in tbe second quarter we got impatient and that let them get some of their baskets." be said. The Hornets opened up a four-point lead in the third period, but the Saxons were able to battle back and de It. sending the game into overtime. In the OT. the Saxons were able to net three tree throws, while the Hornets had a field goal and three free throws. "We were able to run our offensive plays in tbe final quarters, but they would foul us and we weren't able to convert the free throws." Schils said. Hastings ended the night hitting 18 of 30 chances at the stripe. Leading scorer for the Saxons was Jim Robbe with 16. Chris Young had 14 and Eric Haines 13 for the cause. Robbe had three steals and Young had seven rebounds. Fred hies chipped in with three assists. "I was not disappointed with tbe way the kids played." said Schils. "We'll work on improving our outside offensive game and free throws and we'll get back Into the game." Hastings is now 2-3 overall this season and will play at home versus Marshall Friday night invitational. "Jesae was a sweet k‘d and be always had patience with tbe more inexperienced wrcslers on the team." Charlie said. "We thought he needed a memorial which would keep his memory alive year after year." Joyce Snow. Jesse's mother said she is honored by the tribute. "Jesse bad a lot of wonderful freinds and the wrestling team taught him 'stick-to-it-iveness.'" she said. She aide that the wrestling team taught him that each person is important to the team and is important as an individual. "The team gave him a strength of character." she said. Charlie said that Snow, who. in his senior year of competition, was finally coming into bis own last season and be was winning more medals and qualifying for regionals. But he still took the time to help the others on the team. She said that ge-tlng the name of tbe invitational changed was no real fete, as Brandy had cleared the way by talking to Tbe questions arc not specific; but "come from all over the place. "They're just curious about what my lifestyle is like, being on the road and how I deal with different things that come up." Curtis said. Traveling to 162 games in 180 days every year is hard, he said, but it's what he's always wanted to do. "so I don't look at it that way." Curtis is married, and his wife. Candace, sometimes travels with him. but she usually stays home in California when he's on the road. What he will do after baseball is a question that is asked quite a lot. he said. Right now. he's not thinking about that, just working hard to keep things going as they are now. The 25-year-old has been with the California Angels organization for 4 1/2 years, and he has two years experience in the major leagues. "I worked hard to get there, and I’m working hard to stay there." he said. One of the things he does is work out in a gym to stay in shape during the off season. When his career on the field is over, he then will "see what God has in store for me First annual Old Kent 5K walk announced Old Kent Bank and Trust Company has an* nounced the first annual Old Kent 5K Com­ munity Walk will join the 17th Annua) Old Kent River Bank Run schedule in 1994. Beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday. May 14. the Old Kent 5K Community Walk will follow the Old Kent 5K Run course and finish through chutes on Ottawa Avenue. “Adding a walk to the Old Kent River Bank Run schedule of events makes good, sense because walking has become such a popular fitness activity in this country." said Doug Grant. Old Kent River Bank Run Race Manager. “The Old Kent 5K Community Walk will provide an opportunity for even more people to participate on race day." Participants can register by mail for the Old Kent 5K Community Walk until April 29. 1994. for $7. Late registration will also be of­ fered for the event on May 13 during the Run­ ning-Expo and on May 14 from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. for S10. Old Kent River Bank Run entry forms will be available at any Old Kent Bank and Trust Company branch office after January 21. 1994. Or request an entry form by mail Mter January 21 by sending a self­ addressed. stamped envelope to: Old Kent River Bank Run. Entry Form Request. P.O. Box 2194. Grand Rapids. Michigan 49501-2194. Each Old Kent 5K Community Walk registered participant will receive a walker number, commemorative t-shirt and post­ walk refreshments. The first male and the first female to cross the finish line will be recognized at the Old Kent River Bank Run Awards Ceremony and all participant results will be posted on Calder Plaza. This is the 17th consecutive year that Old Kent Bank and Trust Company has sponsored the Old Kent River Bank Run. Center. Lakewood removed all doubt of its ability to play "with the big teams." by downing tbe Lady Bulldogs 15-1,15-4. Leading the team with kills was Tammi Nielson with 40. She had 20 defensive blocks and 26 serving points with eight aces during the tournament. Angela Rufocr led tbe team with 26 de­ fensive blocks. She served 25 points and had eight aces lo go along with 27 kills. Becky Rufner led the Lady Vikes with 47 points and 10 aces. Jessi Briseno was the second leading scorer with 37 points. 10 by way of aces. Site also had 20 kills. Heather Mitchell had 26 kills and 13 blocks. This team has not yet reached its capabil­ ities for the 1993-'94 season," said coach Kelly Rowland. She added that the team still has things lo learn and can do better. Area gymnasts place in state meet Tbe Level 5 and 6 Stale Gymnastics Meet was held recently and several girls from the Middleville area look home trophies. In Level 5 competition, held in Bay City. Amy Jo Dennany. who competed in the children 9- lo 13-year-old division, earned a second place finish on the floor exercise, a fifth on the horizontal beam and an eighth on tbe uneven parallel bars. Her all-around score of 35.900 out of 40.000 was good for eighth place. Level 5 is the starting point in a gymnast's career, with each advancing level adding more difficult exercises to each of the four apparatus. Tbe Hastings seventh grade basketball teams split games against Gull Lake, Tuesday, witb the "A" team notching a 32-26 win and the ”B" team falling 35-22. In tbe "A" game, Adam Whitney scored 14 points to lead tbe team. He also had seven rebound and three steals. Jim Storms had seven points, nine rebounds and two assists. Also scoring were Luke Warner witb four. Derek Johnson with three. Tyson Walther and Steve Stores had two points. In the 7- and 8-year-old division. Heather Carroll took a third place medal on the beam and a filth in the all-around. Melissa Kline scored a personal best 31.375 in the state competition. In the Level 6 competition. J'Amy Cross took a fifth-place medal in tbe vault and scored 32.000 in the all-around. Lindsey Thorton bad a 33.25 in the all-around. AU tbe gymnasts train under tbe direction of coaches Mike MacEachrou and Cathy Moma at Gymnastics in Motion of Middleville. Gymnastics in Motion offers classes in gymnastics for ages pre-school through advanced. "We executed very well at times on offense," said coach Phil Anton. "But we must work on not making silly fouls." In the "B" game, Anton said the team gave up too many easy baskets, but did improve in the second Italfd lo make a game of it. Leading scorer was Mike Kensington with 11 points. He also had six rebounds and two steals. Andy Keller had seven points and Dustin Humphrey had four. Tim Russell bad two steals for tbe team. Toughman '94" returns to Kellogg Arena Jan. 13*14 Jesse Snow Gonser and Charlie brought up the subject with Ricketts. Both thought it was a good idea and the name was changed. "It was just that easy.” said Charlie. Maple Valley will be host for tbe tournament Saturday beginning at 9:30 a.m. California Angels star to speak at youth rally J-Ad Graphics News Service Chad Curtis, former Middleville resident and now center fielder for the California Angels, will be the main feature of a youth rally at 2 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 9 al the Hastings Presbyterian Church. "Chad will be sharing his faith, as well as talking about his baseball career," said the Rev. Steve Reid, youth pastor at the church. There also will be music at tbe rally, with performances by John Price and Todd Hooper. Reid said. The appearance by Curtis. Price and Hooper will be taped for telecast on public access channel 12. Reid said. Curtis answers questions from young people when he makes an appearance, and Reid has one of his own. 'I'm going lo ask him about being thrown out of a ball game for the first lime in his baseball career, how be handled it." Reid said. Curtis does quite a bit of public speaking, to "quite a lot of youth groups." he said. "I kind of like that age group. I relate to the kids pretty good." The largest part of any of his appearances is just talking to the kids and answering questions, he said. The Lakewood vanity volleyball team tail week registered its third straight tourna­ ment championship, the second time this season without giving up a game to oppo­ nents, and remains undefeated going into conference play Thursday vs. Lansing Catholic Central. • This is the first time since the Vikings have been In the Capital Circuit that the vol­ leyball team has won three tournaments In a row. Tbe Lady Vikes started pool play by downing host team Comslock Park 15-3. 15-5, and followed up with wins over Caledonia 15-11.15-3. KelloggsviUe 15-11. 15-3 and Tri-Unity Christian 15-7, 15-7. The win over Tri-Unity pul the Lady Vikes Into the semifinals against Coop­ ersville. Lakewood strolled passed the Lady Broncos 15-2, 15-5, which set up the finals with "highly respected" and talented Byron 7th grade eagers split games Maple Valley mat tourney to honor former wrestler Maple Valley wrestler have renamed this Saturday's annual tournament at the school to the Jesse Snow Memorial Wrestling Invitational in honor of the former grapplcr who was killed in an automobile accident in July. Snow was a four-year wrestler for tbe Lions and. according to athletic direextor Todd Gonser, "a super kid and a good student. He wasn't the best wrestler, but be was always a good kid." Lions wrestling coach Chris Ricketts said a memorial trophy will be given at the Invitational for the "most outstanding wrestler and the kid who showed the most spectacular abilities." He said tbe winner of the trophy wouldn't neccessarily be the one who wins every matcb. bvi who shows superior sportsmanship and other attributes that Snow demonstrated when he wrestled. Charlie Wawiernia. one of tbe boosters of tbe wrestling team, and her daughter Brandy, statistician for the team, spearheaded the drive to rename the Lakewood Spikers win 3rd straight tournament After a one year absence, the 1994 version of the original Toughman/Toughwoman con­ test is back. The Kellogg Arena will again be the place to be on Thursday, Jan. 13 and Fri­ day, Jan. 14, to watch Battle Creek's "Winter Rumble’’. Each of more than 40 expected Toughman/Toughwoman contestants will be vicing for the championship trophy and top cash prize of $1000 in both the Lightweight and Heavyweight men’s divisions. To become the Toughman champion, each of the contestants entered in the kickboxing competition will need to win their preliminary bou’ during the Thursday contest, and the next day for the semi-final and championship matches. Time remains for any Hastings/Barry County man or woman, who thinks they are “tough enough” lo prove that they are the toughest man or woman, to enter the 1994 event. Prospective contestants should call 616-969-2703 for entry details. Reserved tickets are priced from $12 and can be purchased at Kellogg Arena on the day of the event. Children receive a $3 per ticket discount. Orders by phone can be placed by calling (616) 963-8080. ( BOWLING SCORES J Wednesday Friendly Home Panics 45-23; Mace's Ph. 39W-28W; S. & H. Machine 35W-3214; Misfits 35-33; Hair Care Center 35-33; Varney's Stables 32-36; Valley Realty 30W-37VS; Nashville Chiropractic 30-38; Cornerstone Realty 2916-38'6; Lifestyles 28-40. Chad Curtis after baseball." He said he has always tried to keep his faith. "Sometimes. I've tried to go off and do things on my own, but it's always good to get back to your faith." he said. "1 enjoy the way things are going. I'm really pleased with the way things are going now." Another of the things he is pleased about in his life right now is that he and Candace are expecting their first child in May. Hastings frosh eagers lose The Hastings freshmen basektbail team was defeated by Hillsdale Tuesday by the score of 44 to 25. "Even though the Saxons’ offensive output was low, they were in this one for three and one-half quarters.“ said coach Scon Alien. At half the Saxons were down by six, 18-12. In the third quarter, the Hornets built a 14 point lead, but in the fourth, the Hastings defense clamped down on Hillsdale and got within eight points. From this point on. though, it was all Hillsdale as they finished with a flurry to put the game out of reach. Leading rebounders were Jason Fuller with 11. and Ed Youngs and Teague O’Mara with six each. The Saxons next game is Friday at home against Marshal). __________________ __ High Games and Series — L. Elliston 217-555; T. Christopher 184-532; V. Slocum 166-468; L. Yoder I78-S62p; R. Reichard 185-460; L. Johnson 175-459; Y. Markley 166457; F. Schneider 173-451; D. Lawrence 161-422; M. Dull 146-393: C. Trumbull 136-370; P. Castleberry 438; E. Vanessa 182; P. Smith 181; K. Becker 183; G. Otis 160; S. Pennington 168; M. Brimmer 155; J. Pettengill ISO; B. Miner 164; B. Norris 146; R. Murphy 146; R. Kuempel 146. Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 5096-1794; Valley Realty 43-25; Mancino's 41 Vi-2616; Something Sim­ ple 40-28; Weltons 39 <A -28 <A; Bosleys 3616-31 V>; Question Marks 36-32; Hummers 3296-3596; Algonquin Farm 31-37; Varneys 289i-39Vi; Leftovers 23-45. Good Gaines and Series — P. Foote 180-520; M. Atkinson 180-503; S. Mogg 223-500; N. Totten 196-475; O. Gillons 189-461; M. Dull 166-421; R. Kuempel 150-414; L. Allen 158-404; C. Swinkunas 139-373; K. Thomason 191; B. Norris 177; J. Power 160; B. Fisher 153; S. Lambert 147; T. Joppie 146; A Welton 146; L. Johnson 144; S. Dryer 141; B. Sexton 136; S. Beck 135; I. Seeber 134. Thursday Angels Old Town Tavern 44-24; Ray James Elec. 38-30; Nashville Chiro. 3716-3016; McDonalds 35-33; Big B’s 2914-3816. Good Games and Series — L. Thomas 148; B. Cuddahee 181; T. Loftus 181; K. Winick 160; D. Snyder 208-553; J. Lewis 168; C. Burpee 182. Bowlerettes Kent Oil 43-25; Heckers Ins. 3816-2996; Dorothy's Hairstyling 37-31; Bennett Ind. 3496-3316; Carehon Ctr. Exc. 28-40: D.J. Electric 23-45. Good Games and Series — E. Dunham 178-504; L. Elliston 220-512; S. Dunham 166-449; S. Merrill 188-458; S. Pennington 169-470; T. Christopher 178-509; H. Coenen 171-455. Good Games — L. Dawe 160; G. Potter 160; B. Hanford 152; K. Fowler 169; J. Hamilton 162; E. Vanasse 167; B. Eckert 170. Sunday Night Mixed Awesome 4 44Vi-2396; Really Rottens 42-26; Hooter Crew 38-26; Dynamites 3716-3016; B.S.ers 37-31; Lucky Strikes 3696-3196; Load Hogs 36-32; Misfits 36-32; Friends 3496-3396; Leftovers 34-34; Fear­ some 4 34-30; Wanderers 33-35; Diehards 31-37; Rude Ones 2996-3896; Holey Rollers 2896-3996: Alley Cats 2796-3296; HAL 2696-3796. Womens High Series and Games — K. Becker 199-559: L. Barnum 211-532; T. Evans 182-485; T. Huey 169-465; M. Briggs 176'461; D. Lambeth 189-460: L. Friend 137-374; S. Snider 155-438; K. Sutfin 210; D. Kelley 209; D. Bartimus 189; B. Moody 188; S. Henry 165; M Olsen 163; L. Davis 180; S. Cross 155; D. Woody 143; M. Evans 133. Mens High Series and Games — D. Stonehouse 210-574; J. Bartimus 213-547; K. Lambeth 187-535; C. VanHouten 207-530; B. Hodges 178-500; D. Friend 168-490; M. Cross 174-473: F. Huey 184-511; S. Evans 179-401; D. Barnes 223; J. Barnum 220; R. Little 194; R. Snyder II188; R. Bowman 181; D. McClurkin 165; B. Evans 156. Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 8-0; Middle Lakers 7-1; NKO""B 6-2; Neil’s Printing 5-3; 3 J's4-4; Woodmansee Construction 3-5; Lil Demons 3-5; Thornapple Valley Equipment 3-5; Dads Post 241 3-5; Mancino's 3-5; Blue Light Special 4-4; Pin Seekers 3-5; Trigger Figuers 3-5; Mason/Davis Line 1-7. Mens Games & Series S. Davis 205-543; M. Davis 219-600; ?. Schlachter 188;J.Jacobs?20-568;H. Bowman 187-509;M.Guy 198-557; R. Fay 208-548; D. Endres 211. Womens Games & Series P. Johnson 164; M. Westbrook 216-485; F. Ruthruff 201-205-552; C. Reed 161-431; D. Loftus 178-500; B. Wilkins 563; S. Rose 175. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 6, 1994 — Page 11 Tax-relief group plans to fight school finance ballot issue A tax-relief group will launch a public education campaign aimed at scuttling the March 15 ballot proposal on financing Michigan schools. "W^'ve got the largest tax hike in Michigan history being sold as a tax cut." Bill McMaster of Taxpayers United Inc. said Thursday at a news conference. "This is a dog fight." The group instead wants tbe public to press lawmakers to pass a simple 20-percent property tax cut. It is trying to raise money for "saturation" advertising in the media, and developing public service announcement spots. "The people voted for Gov. (John) Engler to cut property taxes by 20 percent," be said. "We are a high tax state, were entitled to a taxpayer revolt." But gubernatorial spokesman John If "youse" think it's acceptable to buy expensive "stocking stuffers” when your fam­ ily "gathers together" after your economic for­ tunes "skyrocket," you "just don’t get iL" At least that's what Lake Superior Stale University said Friday in releasing its latest list of misused, overused and useless words and cliches that it says should be banished from the English language. The school has been compiling tbe list since 1976. Hundreds of people from throughout the United States and Canada, including comedian George Carlin, sent in nominations to the 3,500-student school. Lake Superior State spokesman Tom Pink said. Carlin nominated the phrase,"baddaboom, baddabing,” because of overuse. "He called us earlier this year and had several other nominations that we talked about and said he’d be writing in some more, but apparently he never got around to it," said Pink, who said Carlin was the best-known celebrity to ever make a nomination. The phrase "stocking stuffer" was ban­ ished because it "once described inexpensive trinkets and toys. Now used in advertisements to describe $800 cellular telephones and $400 diamond rings. Stuff the stocking stuffer," wrote three people from CJAD-AM in Montreal. "An historic," was nominated by Jim Wiljanen of Dewitt, who said it is used com­ monly by the media. "If this abuse is allowed to continue, the next —nd yciu bear from me will be an hiss," be wrote. It's back to the drawing board for Delton eagers Trojans slowed by Rebels, still way by 10 The Middleville vanity bukclball team watt slowed to a crawl, but was still able to pull out a win over Wyoming Lee Tuesday. 52-42. The Rebels were able to control the game's pace, keeping it slow and methodical, contrary to how the quick­ reacting and running Trojans like to scrap in a contest. The first quarter was more of a yawner than a basketball garre, with just five points being scored by each team. It became more interesting in second period as the Trojans were able lo open a five-point lead by outscoring the Rebels 13-8. The inside game was the key for the Trojans, as the zone coverage had Brian Brewer. Steve Converse and Andy Crewcr scoring most of their points in the paint. Brian led tbe Trojans with 14 points. Andy and Converse each scored 10 points. Eight of Andy's 10 points came in the fourth quarter to lift the Trojans from the basketfor-a-basket game and give the team a little breathing room. Converse led the Trojans with seven rebounds and Brian Brewer was able lo haul down six. Matt Liu led the team with five assists, feeding tbe ball to teammales heading into tbe paint. "They did a good job of controlling the tempo," said coach Kurt Holztheuter. Middleville bead basketball coach. "We were a better athletic team and we had the height advantage, but they made us play at their pace." He said two of his players off the bench. Jeremy Anderson and Brad Williams, came in lo make a difference. "They had a very good performance off the bench and helped the team." The Trojans bit 21 of 44 field goal attempts and made nine of 13 from the free throw line, including four of four in the closing minutes of the game to pull away. The Trojans are now 3-0 in conference play and 3-1 overall. See it FAST...wfth a Banner Classified. Reach the weekend market Call 945-9554 But if the ballot proposal fails, then a bipartisan House plan would take effect. That proposal includes raising the income lax from 4.6 percent lo 6 percent; the Single Business Tax from 2.35 percent lo 2.75 percent; a 12mill tax would go on all property for school operations and raising the cigarette tax by 15 cents a pack. McMaster contends the back-up plan is unconstitutional, saying the people must be able to vole on any such tax increases. But Truscott said the plan was drafted in such a way as to avoid constitutional chal­ lenges. School finance has been an issue since July 21, when lawmakers voted lo eliminate the use of property taxes for school operations. That amounted to a property tax cut of about $7 billion, which would lake effect next year. School releases latest list of words it wants banished Father, son show their first catch of season Trent Pennington, 9, and his dad Steve went fishing last week and had a pretty good day with the rod. They caught 21 fish in two hours ot fishing through the ice, with blue gills that were B-10 inches long. Trent estimated the ice at 2 1/2/inches thick but dad said it was 3 inches where they were fishing. Always measure the thickness of the ice before venturing out onto the frozen surface They would be happy to tell you where they caught the fish-—in a lake somewhere in Barry County. After an 81-45 lost lo Comstock, Tuesday night. Dcltoo vanity basketball coach Jim Hogoboom said it was ti.ne to return to the drawing board. "The kids know they played a sub­ standard game and they are not pleased with themselves." tbe coach said, adding that a lot of credit has lo go to the senior-dominated Comstock team, which is bigger, faster and has more depth than the Panthers. Tbe Colts outrebounded tbe Panthers 28­ 14 and led throughout the entire game. Hogoboom said there were some times during the game that the Panthers were able to gain some respect from the Colls. At the start of the third period, tbe Panthers ran off sis points before the Colls could set up an effective press and close down the passing lanes of the Panthers. 'Everybody «Mk» played-laal .night (Tuesday) scored." Hogoboom said. Delton's defense was able to shine through the clouds in tbe third quarter. Down by 19 at the half, the Panthers were able lo hold Truscott said the school-finance lax changes will work out to a net tax cut. He said he couldn't be sure of the amount of the cut until he receives final figures. Under a compromise school plan worked out between Engler and tbe Legislature, voters will face a ballot proposal that includes a mix of new, higher and lowered taxes. The ballot question includes raising the sales lax from 4 percent to 6 percent, while the state income la**, would drop from 4.6 percent lo 4.4 percent. There would be a 6-mill tax would go on all property for school operations, an addition­ al 18-mill tax on commercial property, the cig­ arette tax would go from 25-cents-per-pack to 75 cents, the real estate stamp tax would go up 2 percent. Also, a Keno lottery game would be introduced to raise $100 million in revenues for schools. the Colts to 16. while scoring 15 of their own. But Comstock's ability lo route fresh players and the continuous fast pace of the game wore the Panthers down. The Colls were able to return to stride and score 19 points in the fourth period. Leading scorer in tbe game was tbe Colls' Matt Militzer with 14 points. Dan McCauley and Randy Hunt of Comstock had 11 and 10 points, respectively. Leading the Panther squad was David Atkinson with 10. Gary Fisher had nine and Howie Shattuck eight in tbe game. Delton was able to make 17 of 44 field goal attempts. In the effort to "make something happen." two Panthers - Chad Lyons and Casey Craft -fouled out. ■ •WeH go back to the drawing board (In our next practice).* said Hogoboom. "We'll have something new. Friday." The Panthers fell to 1-3 on the season and play at Battle Creek Pennfield Friday night. Jessica Stanaway of Brimley said every time she hears tbe term "threepeat" it "makes me warn to thrupchuck " Among tbe other words banished were paradigm, party (as a verb), accident (to describe a collision caused by carelessness or stupidity), and spearhead. Among tbe phrases eliminated were "giant sucking sound"; "skull flattening"; "mother of all and "there for me.” In the category of redundancies, "gath­ ered together," "stupid (bad) mistake," "past experience,’’ "new recruit," "always consis­ tent" and "helicopters overhead’’ were ban­ ished. "Clearly ambiguous" and "sketchy details’’ were expelled as oxymorons. "We try to look for humorous nomina­ tions because we try to keep this as lightheart­ ed as possible." Pink said. Resolution recommendation: Keep it realistic New Year's resolutions will likely fail if they're not specific and realistic, according to Iowa experts. "One of the problems with the resolution thing is that people set themselves up for fail­ ure with impossible goals," said David Spreadbury of the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences. A resolution frequently made, then bro­ ken, is to "lose weight," he said. Anyone seri­ ous about losing weight or getting in shape needs to commit to long term and specific changes. "With all behavior change it should be one step at a time. You are not failing provid­ ing you re making a little progress," he said. He recommended against "going on a diet" because that implies a therapeutic regi­ men that eventually comes to an end. "The key thing is that there is no therapy for tbe condition of being overweight. It's not like having an infection where you take an antibiotic, tbe infection goes away, so you stop taking tbe medicine. It’s nothing like that. You have to realize that any change you make has to be sustainable forever," be said. Jennifer Oman, a Des Moines marriage and family therapist, said it's important for the resolver to be persistent. "It's very normal to be excited about the fresh possibilities of the new year," she said. "It's also very normal for all of us to resist change, even positive change, because it's new and different and out of our known routine. You have to be easy on yourself if you do get off track, just get back on." A key to success is to set attainable goals. "You have to decide if it's realistic for you to resolve to run a marathon by April, or should your goal be lo nm three blocks around your neighborhood without slopping. You have to be aware of what makes sense for you and you alone, not some other person or ideal," said Oman. See RESOLUTION cont. page 12 GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations. In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store United Gas Station (W. 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Nobody asks if you can afford it; it's just a matter of plunking down plastic.” Those who would resolve to gel their finances in order also need a plan, according to R. John Badger, a West Des Moines finan­ cial consultant. "I'm not dead set against them (resolu­ tions). I just think people make them in haste and, as a result, they rarely get followed up on,** he said. For those having trouble staying on a budget. Badger recommended cutting up cred­ it cards and getting rid of tbe easy-money temptation. "We need to try for a while to gel by without them so we can become more accus­ Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/L..The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 In Memoriam IN MEMORIAM Remember me To the living, I am gone, to the sorrowful, 1 will never return, to the angry, 1 was cheated, but to the happy, I am at peace, and to the faithful, I will see you again, 1 cannot speak, but I can listen. 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He attributed the reduction to people being more careful when they celebrate the holiday. "They realize police will be out looking for drunks." Leedy said. He also noted that many bars offer celebrant! rides home if they have had too much to drink. A state police trooper has returned to the Hastings post after a two-year absence. Robert Norris, a 21-year veteran of the Michigan State Police, returned lo duty at the Hastings post in December. "I'm happy to be back here,” Norris said. "It's a nice post and a nice area." Norris originally was assigned lo the Hastings post in 1979 and worked there until his transfer to tbe Rockford post in 1991. His return brings the number of troopers at the Hastings post 10 nine. Norris said many things have changed since he last worked at the local post and he is going through a readjustment period as he learns the new system. Tbe biggest change, he said, getting used to the emergency 911 central dispatch system, which was introduced in 1993. SCHOOLS.. .continued from page 2 property * state-equalized valuation (SEV). Taxes on cigarettes would also triple, a 2­ percent tax on real estate transfers would be imposed and a 24-mill tax would be levied on businesses and second homes. If voters reject the proposal, a back-up plan would fall into place that would raise the state income tax from 4.6 percent to 6 percent and levy a 12 mill property tax on homes. It would also raise the tax on cigarettes from 15 cents a pack to 40 cents, impose a 1-percent real estate transfer tax when homer and busi­ nesses are sold and increase the state’s Single Business Tax by .04 percentage points to 2.75 percent. If the ballot proposal passed, taxpayers in Bloomfield Hills and Birmingham school dis­ tricts could actually pay higher school proper­ ty taxes than they do now. In Birmingham, for example, the owner of a home with an SEV of $75,000 is now paying $2,081 in school property taxes. If the ballot proposal passes, that homeowner would pay $2,272. If the ballot issue fails, the school­ tax bill on the house will be $1,715. The rate on homes is higher under the ballot plan, because the first 18 mills of extra local tax for high-spending school districts is assessed only on residential property. The back-up plan assesses both homes and busi­ nesses for all additional property tax. Homeowners in other districts, including Grosse Pointe, Southfield and South Lake, would see small property tax reductions. Grosse Pointe residents are now paying 33.4 mills lo run their schools. If the ballot proposal passes, the local levy will be 31.2 mills. The lock-up plan would require Grosse Pointe residents to pay 22.2 mills. "That’s not the kind of property tax cut people arc looking for,” said Gloria Konsler, a member of the Grosse Pointe school board. preliminary exam. According to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Tape’s vehicle hit Lombardo's at about 1:30 a.m. on Oct. 23, while Lombardo was driving home. Lombardo was northbound on M-37 when Tape, who was driving south in his pickup truck, crossed the center line and hit Lombardo’s car, pinning him inside, deputies said. Emergency workers who arrived at tbe scene had to work for some time to free Lombardo, and he was then taken by Aero­ Med to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He died at 4 p.m. that day from his injuries. Lombardo's passenger and Tape were not reported injured in the crash. In addition to being a starting fullback for the Caledonia Fighting Scots, Lombardo was a member of the track team. Woman hurt in car-truck crash HASTINGS — A 19-year-old Hastings woman was injured In a car-track crash on South Broadway near Sherwood Drive Friday. Bany County Sheriffs deputies report. Michelle Bechler, of 2111 S. Broadway, was reportedly not wearing a seal belt at the time of the crash. She was taken to Pennock Hospital and then transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she was released Wednesday. Deputies said Bechler was driving south oo Broadway when she attempted to make a left turn in front of a northbound pickup track. The pickup, driven by Jimmy Sweat. 24, of 7694 N. Rort. Delton, hit Bechler's car on the passenger's side and drove it into a ditch. Deputies said Sweat was not speeding. He was not injured in the crash. Crash results in several charges ( * YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies are charging a 23-yearold Middleville man involved In a crash Dec. 21 with drunken driving, second offense. and possession of marijuana. Deputies said they found the car of Jeffery B. Welch, of 7496 Moe Road, in a ditch at 4:40 a.m. on Briggs Road north of Bowens Mill Road. Welch told deputies three deer ran out in front of his car, and he drove off the road to avoid them. Deputies said they smelled alcohol on Welch's breath. A breaih test showed Welch had a blood alcohol level of .21 percent. A. 10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Welch was arrested and taken to the Barry County Jail where deputies discovered a wooden box in Welch's coat pocket which contained a green leafy substance deputies believe is marijuana. Welch was arraigned Jan. 3. and a Jan. 12 pre-trial was scheduled in 56th District Court. Freeport woman hurt in accident WOODLAND TWP. — A Freeport woman was hurt in a one-car crash on Brown Road near Martin oo the morning of New Year’s Day. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Marcia A. Stahl, 17, of 11966 Keim Road, sought her own treatment for her injuries. Stahl was a passenger in a car driven by Matthew R. Endres, 18. of 2502 Vedder Road, Lake Odessa Troopers said Endres was driving west on Brown Road at 3 a m. when went around a curve in the road, lost control of the car on the icy road, slid down an embankment and hit a tree. Endres was not Injured in the crash, but he was ticketed for not being able to stop in an assured distance, troopers said. Couch stolen from rural trailer HOPE TWP. — Burglars stole a $120 couch Dec. 26 from a trailer at 357 Lakeside. Lot 24, in Delton. Barry County deputies said. Tbe break-in was reported around 8:30 p.m. that day. Beer stolen from Joe's Grocery YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — Six 12-packs of beer were reported stolen Thursday from Joe’s Grocery at the comer of Patterson and Chief Noonday roads, Barry County deputies said. The beer, worth $48, was taken between 8 p.m. Wednesday and 7 a.m. the next day. Employees discovered the beer missing when they strived at work Thursday. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-01-13.pdf 98d68eb8f90d8a2d67b7b9c6370d0ec4 PDF Text Text Commissioners1 duties City Council has sharply reduced new mayor pro tem Saxons edged in OT thriller See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Jfe ANNER - Hastings THURSDAY. JANUARY 13. 1994 VOLUME 139, NO 45 PRICE 25’ Pullin ri u-iww ill SWITCH Si WSfihSS. Mi «S05L 1833 Animal shelter legal costs at least *43,000 Latewood High School. M Publie set tn by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Barry County Board of Commissioners had spent $43,407.95 on litigation and the in­ vestigation on (he animal shelter through the end of November. That figure will get larger because the bulk of the recent investigation into past animal shelter operations was conducted in December 1993 and early this month. County commissioners now have the more than 200- page report of the investigation in hand, as it was presented at Tuesday's board meeting. The animal shelter issues heated up early last year and costs started adding up after former anima) control officer Julie Mitchell, who was fired in March 1993. filed a grievance against the county over her dismissal. The Barry County Courthouse Employees’ Association lawyer negotiated a $20,000 set­ tlement on her behalf, and up to $5,000 to cover the association’s legal fees That settlement was reached in November. In addition, the bounty was responsible for?a yet been received. The county’s attorney fees alone in connec­ tion with animal shelter matters have cost about $18,000 and that is not the end. Even before Mutch prepared to pass out copies of the report to the board Tuesday mor­ ning. Commissioner Mark Doster questioned the legality of the entire investigation. Doster asked Chairman Orvin Moore if he had the authority to begin the investigation. Doster said that Moore was in full control of the investigation and that no one else even had access to the information obtained. ”1 didn’t conduct the investigation. We hired Craig Mutch to do it so that we would get an impartial report.” said Moore. He also claimed that since he had a majority vote from tlie board that it was legitimate Doster said he interpreted one section of the County Board’s bylaws to say that a twothirds vote, or six voces, was necessary. Ironically. County Planner John Gates, whose prirr management at the shelter was being investigated, received a letter dated Nov. 12. 1993. from Qner Moore informing him that ”1 have reqJAued Qur attorneys. $608.50 for the services of an arbitrator. The board’s legal fee* for the services of Craig Mutch of Miller. Johnson. Snell & Cummiskey. who represented the county, totaled $7.435.15 through Oct. 31. 1993. and $10,364.30 through Nov. 30. 1993. County Coordinator Judy Peterson said that only $618.75 of the November total is from Miller. Johnson, Snell & Cummisky. io con­ duct an investigation into various matters in­ volving the operation of the Barry County Animal Shelter.” Gates actually received the letter on Nov. 16 The Board of Commissioners did not pass a motion to hire the attorneys until Nov. 23. At least one commissioner said that he/she the investigation. She said that most of the investigation took place in December and the bill for that had not "At this point, the region is more than 4.000 puns behind what we collected last year at the tame time, from Inly I to Jan. "Whar a tragudy tout wuald be when it The director agreed dial giving blood See SHELTER, continued page 2 counties. The Increued by JeeaGaUup Staff Writer Getting the people of Barry County to accept a regional landfill is a tough sell if surrounding two meetings in the last week are any landfill (see related story). Balagna maintained the company has io expand to meet competition and keep prices vice president for dumping would quadruple the waste accepted into the landfill. Essling first gave some history of the of my time more important than people'* lives? I cannot put it more simply than corporate development of City Management Corp., and Ken Neil, former owner and present manager of Hastings Sanitary low for Barry County residents No one at either meeting spoke in favor of 17 yean of age. Service, are making presentations to various municipal boards in the county and comments. For the expansion to lake place. Barry answering questions from the public. They were at a meeting Thursday of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning County Commissioners must approve an amendment to the present solid waste agreement. Also, all 21 municipal bodies in the county must vote on the proposal, and Committee, and were joined by the environmental coordinator for the landfill. Steve Ealing, at the Ratings Charier Township Board meeting. At issue is a proposal by Hutings Barry County Right so Life will have a memorial candlelight vigil on Saturday. Coerdtouse lawn in downtown Hastings from 2 to 3 p m. Throughout the hour, there will be A new site for the Hastings City Hall? by Dav id T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council is looking at the possibility of moving out of the current City Hall site to a new one. Council Monoay approved a motion to have \u Property'Committee try to Lil the uurem site at the comer of Broadway and Slate Street and a home to the west of it whtle checking in­ to moving city offices into a possible fire sta­ tion addition or another potential multiple building site. ’’The first thing we need to look at is whether this property is sellable, and for how much.” Councilman David Jaspserse said. What prompted the discussion was a report by Councilman Joe Bleam on prospects to move the police department from its crowded Sanitary Service to expand the capacity of the landfill from 30 acres to 48 to 52 to make room for trah from a dozen the proposal, but several had questions and two-thirds must OK the agreement in order for it to take effect. Benefits In the plan for the community are continued environmental protection of the landfill, royalty fees to the host township (Hutings Charter) and Barry County, and local control to monitor the landfill if the local health department is recertified to test in the place of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Balagna said He also said that there is 13 years of room lefi to put wash in the landfill. But with the expansion. 20 years would be available. Critics say they don't like the idea of having double the number and size of trucks so near Hastings, are fearful of toxic wale being brought to the county's only landfill, and don't like the idea of outsiders depleting the space at the facility. Ron Miller, at the Solid Waste meeting, accused Balagna of not communicating with the public, and not answering questions If the proposal is approved, would the coverage area expand by six counties, the present limits be removed for six more counties and the landfill be expanded by 22 1/2 acres? Miller asked. To Balagna's yes. Miller said. 'You want us to, one: solve your problem, tiro: do you a favor, and three: do other counties a favor. See CITY COUNCIL cont. page 3 h « not our problem' He aid if other businessmen don't operate efficiently. they don't ask for amendments to raise prices. 'Your profit and loss is not our problem, h's not our problem.* he repeated, 'we wont have a problem for a minimum of 13 years ' Miller said the question to be answered was 'should Barry County compete as a regional landfill.' and. "why do we want to compete?" Others commented that money derived from royalties would be 'a wash” with most of it being spent on monitoring the landfill. A lady who is a neighbor of the landfill complained that she is subject to offensive odors at times, and others asked for research into the com of sending trash to surrounding landfills. Members of the Solid Waste Planning Committee agreed to two more meetings to discuss the amendment, one on Friday. Jan. 21. at 1:30 p.m. ats! the other Thursday. Feb. 3, at 7 p.m. Both will be held in the commissioners' chambers In the Barry County Courthouse, unless other quarters are found. . At the Hastings Township meeting, more questions were asked and the alternative to not approving the regional landfill was The public is welcomed and enermrag- Maple Valley s supt. search discussed. Closing the landfill and a doubling of fees were both possibilities. Balagna said. 'The issue becomes why accept the 5} The Maple Valley Board at changes7" Balagna saxli He said it was necessary because all ionium to help in its search far a new landfills are becoming regional in response to the cost of running them, and the company needed 'to spread cost of the technology over more yardage to stay in The consortium in made up of Michigan State. Central Michigan. Western Michigan. Eastern Michigan and Northern Michigan universities. Ute of the consortium will coal the business and keep prices low.' He said environmental protection was cnticai. and in his company’s 'economic self total Mt to exceed $2,000. interest. We would be liable." Most of the cramties in the proposal have landfills and they need to compete for waste March and interviews will sun April 19. Paris was not offered beyond June 30. MORE NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 quarters in the City Hall basement. Bleam said there was some talk of remodeling the old water treatment building on Mill Street, but that idea was scratched when it was learned that a new building and site could be used for about the same cost. ToKpolux department mdtler was rclerred to the Finance Committee. Mayor Pro Tem Frank Campbell said there may be some public safety funding available. He added that he believes that if a new City Hall couldn't be added to the fire station, other possible sites should be considered. The city purchased the building from Hastings Mutual Insurance in 1960 and mov­ ed into the structure the following year. People still oppose regional landfill idea ifyfleatinn Steve Balagna. Anyone at least The Hastings City Hall site at the comer of Broadway and State Street, has been home to city government for the last 32 years. The forty or so people! who attended the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee last Thursday caused the meeting to be moved into the roomier circuit court room. The panel faces the audience as chairman Dr. V. Harry Adrounie. makes a point. stre-aa.be added. H minted out that the township could get 10 nu a cubic yard for all the waste dur xx at the landfill as the host township. 7 at would be a tax on its own residents, he t oted, but such a fee on waste from outside the county would be a 'user fee.' See LANDFILL continued page 13 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 13. 1994 County Board reduces Commissioner Doster's committee assignments by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Mark Doster, starling his second year on the Barry County Board of CotrjniHiooen. wanted more responsibilitio this year, but instead he got less. Doster said Wednesday he was disappointed with the reduction and changes in his board-related duties The appointments were the choice of County Board Chairman Orvin Moore and ratified by Doster's fellow commissioners Doster said he had requested more responsibilities ano that instead “...my responsibilities were sharply curtailed without giving me a reason." He said it was his understanding that the 1994 standing committee assignments were News Briefs Kids* farm safety workshop planned A ••Farm Safety for Kids” workshop will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday the Expj Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds. Registration will be held at 10 a.m. and the workshop will consist of four 25-minute sessions. Speakers will talk about such subjects as machinery safety, fire and first aid and electrical safety A sack lunch will be provided. A fee of $1 per person will be collected at the door. The workshop is sponsored by the Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee. Pre-registrntion information should be sent to the Farm Bureau, 1611 S. Hanover St.. Hastings. 49058. Middleville blood drive beats goal A Barry County Red Cross blood drive in Middleville Jan. 3 exceeded its 60-pint goal by three pints, chairwoman Vicki Rick said. The drive was held for the first time al the First Baptist Church on M-37, just north of Middleville The next public drive in Middleville will be June 27. with an even morq am­ bitious goal of 80 pints. Area woman wins 'drink1 contest Marsha Heald of Freeport won first place in the Kalamazoo Regional Contest for non-alcoholic drinks, sponsored by AAA Michigan. Heald's entry was called “Anna Banana Sipper.” She said she got the idea to enter when she went to an AAA office to do business. Heald and 14 others whipped up their drinks and let judges taste them at the Black Swan Inn in Kalamazoo Sept. 15. She and four others were selected to compear in the state contest Oct. 16. Her recipe and 14 others were publish­ ed in AAA’s "Great Pretenders’ Guide.” which is suggested for holiday parties. Tax help offered to senior citizens Assistance for senior citizens in preparing income taxes will be available free of charge again at the Hastings of­ fice of the Commission on Aging. 120 N. Michigan Ave. Tax preparers will be available roughly between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. every Thursday from Feb. 3 until the April 15 deadline. Senior citizens are asked to bring their returns from last year. Help with homestead property tax credits also will be offered by Kathy Courtney from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Fridays sterling Jan. 14 or as soon as forms are available. For more information, call the COA office at 948-4856 Exotic animal program slated A special program on exotic animals will be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Lakewood High School. The program, geared to people in­ terested in investing in exotic animals as a hobby or money-making enterprise. is sponsored by the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service, area ex­ otic animal producers and Lakewood Community Education. A special speaker will be Sue Drum­ mond of Freeport, who .raises Great Pyrennes guardian dogs. Angora goats and alpacas. She and her husband. Don. also are heavily involved in the annual Fiberfest. Roger Dingman of Bellevue, who raises fainting goats, wallabies, ostriches and rheas, also will give a presentation. For more information, call Barry County Extension Agricultural Agent Jim Good al 948-4862. going to be the same as last year. So the switch came as a surprise Io him Tuesday. Doster claims that other commissioners received a listing of the new committee assignments last week while he received his list shortly before the County Board ratified them Tuesday morning. Doster only has two County Board standing committee assignments this year rather than the three he had last year and he pointed out at Tuesday's Board meeting that he had received only two ocher appointments to represent the county on various boards while Commissioner Ethel Boze received nine. Moore and Robert Wenger both have seven. Marjorie Radant has five; and Sandy James and Lew Newman both have four, in addition Jo their standing committee appointments Moore look Doater off the Criminal Justice Committee, which supervises the controversial animal shelter and placed himself on the committee for this year. Doster also was removed from the Personnel Committee, which is involved in employment problems such as those recently investigated at the shelter, lie is listed as an alternate for the Personnel Committee. In the event that a regular member c.xn't attend. Doster said be thought his removal from the Criminal lattice Committee was "strange" because he '» the only member of the group that was not investigated for alleged wrongdoing. Commissioners Ethel Boze and Robert Wenger, who have denied allegations against Hoekstra rep. to visit Jan. 20 them concerning the shelter, wer- re­ appointed to the 1994 Criminal Justice Committee. Wenger was accused o. using his position A representative from Second District Congressman Peter Hoekstra will be at the Thomapple Township Hall. 200 E. Main St., in Middleville Thursday. Jan. to help a neighbor avoid receiving a citation for alleged Improper see of horses. Boze allegedly “did not properly respond to Mr. (John) Gates' (the former animal shelter 20 The representative will be available to talk with constituents about gening ser­ vices or help w ith problems The program is part of an outreach program Hoekstra has in nine field of­ fices throughout the district on the third Thursday of each month. Alzheimer's group will meet Jan. 20 Members of an Alzheimer’s disease support group meet from 2 to 4 p.m. every third Thursday of the month at the Commission on Aging. 120 N. Michigan Ave. The meetings are open to friends or relatives of people afflicted with the disease. director) request for assistance at the Animal Shelter." Moore indicated Tuesday that he did not know the contents of the report about the shelter investigation until it was presented that day to the full board. Moore said Wednesday he was not unhappy with Doster's performance on the Criminal Justice and Personnel committees last year. Doater said his removal came as a surprise to him because Moore had never indicated dissatisfaction about the way he bad performed those county duties. “I was trying to get an even overlap in coverage of the whole board." Moore said Wednesday of bls reason for taking Doster off the Criminal Justice and Personnel committees. On the other hand. Moore said, he “didn't pay attention" to how many appointments he gave each commissioner to represent the county on various boards. “I had no intention of any one person getting more than anybody else.' Moore said. “Some of those boards haven’t even met since I've been a commissioner Some meet quarterly. Some semi-annually." One of the new appointments Moore gave Doster is to represent the county on the Community Action Agency, which is based in Battle Creek “A lot of time is involved in that.' Moore said "And be (Dealer) could be on two or three (CAAi sub-committees." “Nobody wants it (the CAA appointment)." Doster said. In addition to his personal disappointment with fewer duties, he said the change affects his constituency. "It cuts their authority or power, so it hurts them." said Doster, who represents Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township. Doster was appointed by Moore to remain as chairman of the County Board's Health and Human Services Committee and Moore commended the project of the new County Health and Human Resources Network the committee has helped establish. Doster s new appointment is on the County Facilities and Property Committee He was also named to represent the county on the Area Agency on Agency Board, but since the county is no longer a member of the AAA. Doster said that was moot and Moore agreed to take it off the list of assignments. Dealer also was reappointed Io represent the county on the County Commission on Aging Beard. “Ill do my best with what 1 have," Doster said. Here is a complete list of the 1994 Standing Committee structure • Criminal Justice Committee- Ethel Boze. chairwoman: Robert Wenger and Orvin Moore. • Health & Human Services- Mark Doner, chairman; Sandy James and Orvin Moore. • County Development- Robert Wenger, chairman; Lew Newman and Sandy Janes • Finance- Marjorie Radant. chairwoman: Gordon Fuhr and Orvin Moore. (Robert Wenger is alternate. • Personnel- Lew Newman, chairman; Ethel Boze and Marjorie Radam. (Mark Doner is alternate). • Faculties and rtnpeny- Gordon Fuhr, chairman. Mark Doner and Lew Newnm. • Central Servfpaa- Sandy James, dratnaomm; Ethel Bone and Gordon FiAr ' The County Board’s representatives on the various county-related agencies and boards Include: Airport Board- Orvin Moore and Gordon Fuhr; Barry/Eaton Health Department- Marjorie Radant. Ethel Bore and Lew Newman; Community Action Agency- Lew Newman and Mark Doster. Central DispatchRobert Wenger; Classification- Ethel Boze and Marjorie Radant; Commission on Aging- Ethel Boze and Mark Doster. Community Correction Advisory Board- Ethel Boze; Community Dispute Resolution- Ethel Boze; Department of Public Works- Robert Wenger. Gordon Fuhr and Orvin Moore: Federal Emergency Management Agency- Sandy James: Joint Economic Development CommissiooRobert Wenger and Ethel Boze; Jordan lake Board- Orvin Moore: Keyman- Ethel Boze; Local Emergency Planning CommitieeOrvin Moore: Mental Health- Marjorie Radam and Ethel Boze: Mid Counties- Marjorie Radant and Orvin Moore. Mortgage Review Board- Marjorie Radant; Parks and Recreation Board- Sandy James: Planning and Zoning Board- Lew Newman: Potowatoml Resource/Conservatioo and Development- Robert Wenger and Orvin Moore; Remonumentatioo- Robert Wenger and Orvin Moore; Safely CommittecGordon Fuhr. Solid Waste- Robert Wenger; Substance Abuse- Sandy James and Lew Newman, and Transportation- Ethel Boze, Sandy James and Robert Wenger. Moore, Wenger to head County again Nashville bank has new manager Aletha Titus has been named branch manager of the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank. Titus, of Freeport, replaces Eloise Wheller, who retired last month after many years of service. Titus formerly was with Hastings City Bank in Caledonia as teller supervisor and was loan administrator at the hank’s mam office m‘ Hastings for thro* years before serving as supervisor at the Mid­ dleville branch for a year. Lake O ambulance manager resigns Jeff Priest, manager of the Rockford Ambulance service in Lake Odessa, has resigned his post to fulfill a personal am­ bition in obtaining a law degree. Priest started with Rockford Am­ bulance in 1988 and later became Ionia County Operations manager. He came to Lake Odessa in November 1992 to oversee the Lake Odessa/Rockford am­ bulance operation. Sledding forbidden at Country Club A "no trespassing” sign has been posted at the Hastings Country Club to remind non-members that the club is closed for the season. Because it is a private club, sledding or tobagganing on the greens or hills there is prohibited. Arts Council sets annual meeting The Thomapple Arts Council will have its annual meeting at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday. Jan. 18. at the Thomas Jeffer­ son Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings A potluck dinner will be included. All Arts Council members and the public are invited. Those attending the dinner are asked to bring their own table service and a dish to pass. 'Walk for Wrrmth' slated for Feb. 19 The Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan will have its an­ nual "Walk for Warmth" fund-raiier Saturday. Feb. 19. CAA Eeecutre Director Dorothy Clements said the need this year is greater than ever because the CAA did not qualify for the first round of Federal Emergency Management Assistance (FEMA) grants. The CAA has a small reserve from funds raised last year and grant money may still be available later this winter or early spring. "The need this year is greater than ever." Clements said. "We’re seen more people completely without fuel this year than in the past." Clements and Tammy Allerdmg will be co-chairs of the local walk, which last year raised $8,700 with 238 walkers. Plans are being made now by a steer­ ing committee. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Orvin Moore has been re-elected to serve as chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissigners and Robert Wenger as vice chaintian. Commissioners Tuesday voted 7 to 1 to re-elect the two officials, with Commis­ sioner Mark Doster catting the dissenting vote. "I didn't feel ityryvqpre the best individuals for the job." fXwerkaid of his vote. Moore called for alt commissioners to work together to complete the goals that have beer, set and to establish new “realistic goals for the future of Barry County, keep­ ing its integrity of the only northern county in the lower peninsula." He was referring to a slogan that the county has many of the physical characteris­ tics of the upper peninsula. "Progressive thinking and working to­ gether towards its future, we in Barry County will be ready and willing for the in­ novations and challenges of the 21st cen­ tury." Moore said. "1993 baa been a very rewarding year for all who have been involved, however 1993 is now history and we must lock to the fu­ ture." be said. Moore noted that last year's accomplish­ ments included starting construction of a new Courts A Law Building, establishing the County Health and Human Service Re­ source Network which he called “monumen- Barry County Board ot Commissioners Chairman Orvin Moore (center) and Vice Chairman Robert Wenger take their oalhs of office from County Clerk Nancy Boersma. tai cooperation.” completing the first year of E-911 Central Dispatch operation, and fi­ nalizing the firat phase of computerized county-wide mapping which he said is the "first geographic information system base' for the county. Moore has been a county commissioner since January. 1987. He represents District S which includes Maple Grove and Carilcloo townships and most of Woodland Township. This will be bis second year as board chairman. SHELTER, continued from page 1--------------------------------------------------------------------had no prior knowledge of this investigation until receiving a note one week before the meeting, saying not to discuss this with Gates. Doster went on to stele that his concern was that by receiving the report in an open meeting, it could possibly open the board up to more legal action. Commissioner Marjorie Radant said the board was finally getting the truth and if any wrongdoing did come up. it would look like a big coverup. Mutch assured the board that those named in the investigation, including John Gates. Pam Roneheft i. Judy Peterson, and Commis­ sioners Bob Wenger and Ethel Boze. had waived their rights to requesting a closed ses­ sion first. However. Mitchell also is named repeatly in the report, and she said she was never con tected about waiving her right to a closed session. Mutch briefly summarized the contents of the report, which contains 11 allegations. One allegation is that John Gates directed that properts donated to the county be given to Julie Mitchell for her personal use. This was referred to a private investigator because a dog run that had been donated to the animal shelter in 1992 was not in storage at the shelter. It remained at Mitchell’s home, where it had been stored. When county sheriffs went to check into it. Mitchell told them it was still next to her barn under the snow where it had been since it was picked up. In the report. Mutch shows this as under investigation. When Gates tried to present the commis­ sioners with a copy of a letter he had prepared for the sheriffs prior to this meeting. Commis­ sioner Gordon Fuhr moved the board not ac­ cept any ocher information on the investiga­ tion report as a board at this time. His pro­ posal was approved 5 to 3. The letter explained that because of limited storage room at the shelter, it was common practice for employees to store things al their homes. Copies of Gates’ letter were left on the Attorney Craig Mutch presented the report on the investigation of the Barry County Animal Shelter to the Board of Commissioners. podium for individuals to pick up. However, one commissioner said that only three of them got copies because Chairman Moore took the rest and stuffed them in his briefcase. Three allegations had to do with work place dynamics in regards to a personal relationship that Gates and Mitchell had during some of the time that Gates was director. Two of the allegations claimed that Mitchell was paid for time not worked and that Pam Ronchetti (the other animal control officer) was paid for more time than she worked. Gates also said that the commissioners should be reminded that the three people mak­ ing five of the allegations included a kennel worker he had fired for being drunk on the See SHELTER, continued on page 11 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13, 1994 Letters Prisons don't help, they warehouse To The Editor: I’m writing in regard to the articles I’ve been reading about Judge Shuster, and I'm :ired of it ail. See. I’m a product of Shuster's over'senten­ cing. not once, but twice. And i believe this sentence will be overturned. I agree with some of the things Russell C. Morgan Sr wrote m his letter to the Banner in the Dec. 30 issue. I’m a man with a beautiful wife and three small children. I'm not a bad man. just a man with a problem I’ve been involved with drugs since 1 was 13 (marijuana). I'm now 28 I guess you can say it's all I've ever known. In 1985. 1 was arrested for manufactured, sales and delivery, with no other criminal record, and a zero- to six-month guidelines. I went in front of Shuster and he said 1 was a menace to society, and he sentenced me to 12 months in the county jail and four year’s probation. While in the county jail. 1 worked as a trustee until my release During my four years probation. there was no drug counseling. 1 continued to smoke marijuana. After turning in two positive urine samples to my probation officer. I realized the courts only wanted my time and money The samples were overlook­ ed and my probation was dropped. What did I learn? Then, seven years later. I had a house and property and a beautiful family. I was a 26-ycar-old man working hard for what 1 had Then I lost my job and times got tough. So I turned to what I've known all my life to make ends meet, marijuana At the end of 1991.1 was arrested again for manufacture, sales and de'ivery. Back in front of Shuster on three- to five-year guidelines. I received 5^ to eight years. Again, he said 1 was a menace to society. 1 find myself in the same situation. I have asked for drug counseling and substance abuse help. The Site Department of Correc­ tions (D.O.C.) will not offer me this help. They tell me it’s because neither the courts nor R.G.N.C. recommended this for me. and they need to keep those classes open for those who need them. Thar says a lot doesn’t it? 1 guess. I don't have a problem, so then why am I here? The state took my house and property Judge Shuster sent me to prison and ordered me to pay the courts over $5,000 They just want my time and money. Mr Morgan was correct when he wrote that the DOC goes not rehabilitate criminals It only warehouses them. The world is filled with violence. Rape, burglary, assaults, murder and yes. drugs. But prison has the same and believe me it's just as easy to get drugs in here — cocaine. L.S.D.. heroine, marijuana, etc. You’re probably saying this man has not changed, but you’re wrong. Prison did not change me. society did not change me. and Judge Shuster will always be Judge Shuster and he sure cannot change anyone but himself. So wake up people, and take a good look. Oversentencing is not the answer. Yes. if you do the crime, yo must do the time. The ques­ tion is.^how much time? What changed me was me. 1 can never again put my family through the pain I’ve caused. In 1992,1 asked the Lord into my life. He has done a great job with me and with his help I have been almost two years drug free. But l*m still doing that long sentence So when you see a little boy growing up without a father, and you ask him when his Dad will be home, don’t be surprised when he says. "Three more Christmases. ’ Robin L. Workman Sr. Carson City Correctional Facility The Grand Rapids Press dated Jan. 10 had an article on a hearing to be held Saturday, Feb. 12. al 1 to 6 p.m. at the Grand Valley State University. L.V. Eberhard Center. 301 West Fuhon. Grand Rapids The hearing will be in reference to the large number of complaints received by the State Legislators from people who have to use the Friend of the Court Services. I feel that the people of Barry County need to attend these hearings and let their feelings be known to our stale government officials about the waste of our taxpayers’ money and incompetency in court-ordered decisions in our Friend of the Court departments. One of the case workers, when asked at a custody hearing, what his qualifications were for his job. he staled that he had none, except that he read a lot. 1 am sure that if 1 had stated this kind of qualifications to get my job that I would not be working today. Our minor children are in the hands of people with these kinds of qualifications? Barry County residents need to be heard and represented in these hearings by our State Representatives. Senator and Governor of the State of Michigan. If you are concerned. 1 am giving you the names and addresses, on where to mail your letters to or make a telephone call: Bob Bender. State Representative. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Michigan 48909. telephone (517) 373-0842. Jack Welborn, Slate Senator. Stale Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Michigan 48909. telephone (517) 373-0793. Governor John Engler. State Capitol Building. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Michigan 48909. telephone (5!7) 373-3400 John Rice Delton Pets must be watched carefully To The Editor: This is for Sktppy. the dog that was killed by a hit-and-run driver. It's really sad that whoever hit the dog didn't have the decency to stop and report it to the owners. On the other hand, didn't the owners know they were taking a chance of their dog getting hit by letting him cross the road? Sur_-. it was nice that Skippy could go across the road and play and hunt, but every time he crossed that road he was taking a chance on being hit by a car. The law states you must have your dog on a Since jour long three-part senes on Circuit Judge Richard Shuster and the Milbourne rul­ ing. much has been said and written in the Banner's letters to the editor column both for and against Judge Shuster's sentencing practices. Clearly, stiff sentences enjoy widespread popularity locally, but I’ve yet to hear or read anything about the costs involved. As a former observer of police and court matters in Barry County. I'd like to offer a few thoughts on the subject: There’s little disagreement that offenders convicted of the most serious of crimes, such as murder, rape and armed robbery, deserve long sentences for justice to be served and for the protection of society. A question, however, that is never address ed is. in a state with dwindling resources and dimishing prison space, does it serve society's interests to send non-violent or low-level of­ fenders to prison for lengthy and expensive terms? Or are there alternative methods of punishing and rehabilitating people convicted of crimes such as welfare fraud, check forgery or drug use. that would serve society’s needs and save the taxpayers money that could better be used in other areas’’ By *ny stretch of the imagination, the cost of sending a convict to prison today is stagger­ ing. Currently, the corrections system in Michigan is state government's leading growth industry, with a budget exceeding $1.1 billion a year. Today, it costs roughly $25,000 a year to house an inmate in the Michigan prison system, a figure that is fast approaching the median annual wage for all workers in the slate. Sadly, convicts cost us far more than the ex­ pense of their upkeep. Prison inmates pay no taxes, produce no goods or services and do not support their local communities by spen­ ding their wages to buy goods and services. The total economic impact of each inmate's captivity is not easily determined, but it far exceeds $25,000 a year Projected over a lifetime of incarceration. Shuster's conduct not above reproach 7b The Editor: Hearing to air Friend of the Court gripes To The Editor: It costs a lot of money to 'take a bite out of crime* 7b The Editor: leash at all times when he is outside, or in a fenced-in yard. So I must say the owners should take the blame for not keeping a better eye on their dog. Would you let one of our grandchildren cross the road to go play on the other side with out supervision, or would you take them across and make sure they got back safely? Just like children and grandchildren, pets can become very much a pan of your family If people really love their dogs they will not let them run loose at any time. Alma Kruger Woodland Give the gift of Local NEWS! I Subscribe to The BANNER • 945-9554J Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 PuMshod by Haninp Banner, Inc. A Ohmon O J-Ad Onohc me. 1M2 N Broadway Ml <0054 0602 (616) 946-9554 MaXIn Jaeoba PtaMnl Slaphan Jacob. 'iMWW John Jacob. vtePrewdart Fcwladc Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (ErSed Elana GRWt (AaeWwri e<ser) Nek Henman BarbaraGaB JanGNuc T««l Frith Sharon Mrlor T.L Stenrelbarton Margaret Fowtar • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • OewAed ada aooapud Monday mrou^i Fnday B am 10 540pa. Semrdey B am. • Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Danae Howel Phyhs Bowers Subscription Rates: »13 per year It Barry Cotrty »15 per ywer In edpommg counties »16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send eddreae changes to: P.O. Box 8 Hasengs. Ml 49O5S-O6O2 Second Class Poetage Pard at Hastings, Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) the cost of prison goes from bad to worse. Since the Michigan Legislature passed its mandatory life-without-parole law for selected crimes a few years ago — a law that was widely applauded by many of our fine citizens — many teenage offenders have been convicted and sentenced to life terms. At present, there are about 57 permanent lifers in the Ionia Prison who were convicted under the age of 18. Those teens who live into their 60s and 70s eventually will cost today's taxpayers and their descendants at least $1 million each. State prison authorities further estimate that if the present rale of mandatory life-withoutparole convictions handed down to teenagers continues into the future, the state will have to erect a new 500-bed prison every three years — all at taxpayer expense. Certainly it’s normal to feel moral outrage when a crime is committed, and it’s only human to call for the strongest sente ik." possi­ ble. But our high-priced indignation, however, must be balanced with a dose of fiscal reality. Rapists are dangerous folks who need to be locked up, not just to be punished, but to protect the rest of us. Check kiters need to be punished, but they don't pose a danger to life and limb. Moral indignation aside, are you willing to pay higher taxes in the next decade to keep pot smokers in prison when a lower-cost alter­ native can be created that keeps them working and paying taxes and keeps their families off welfare while they sit in prison doing hard time? The facts are that every dollar spent on warehousing an inmate is a dollar that isn't spent on job creation, on public education, on roads or state parks. Most of all. law-and- Yield to the flashing red light To The Editor: My husband is a volunteer fireman here in the city of Hastings. Last Friday night. 1 happened to be in the car with him when he responded to the scene of a car fire He has a siren, and a red flashing bubble light that he puts on top of the car when responding to a call. Not one person we en­ countered en route yielded to his siren or flashing light. I guess people do not realize how important a firefighter's job is. or what it can mean to them The next time you see a flashing light - even if it's on an ordinary car. please yield the right of way That person is not someone just out for kicks, it's probably my husband, and it could be your house fire he's responding to. order types should keep in mind that money spent on prisons is money that can’t be spent on hiring more police, prosecutors or judges to catch and convict the guilty. The most financially conservative move we could make would be to divert spending into programs that intervene in young lives before crimes are committed. Locking up a teenager and throwing away the key saddles the taxpayers with thousands of dollars worth of future debt Saving a young offender saves the taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars in future prison expenses and eventual v add tens of thousands of dollars to the public treasury when that youngster grows up. gets a job and pays a lifetime’s worth of taxes like the rest of us. Secondly, we should develop and use alter­ native ways to punish low -level offenders and created methods of rehabilitation that actually rehabilitate On that score, we can begin by abandoning the naive notion that sending a young kid to prison for a few years will turn him around. What he’ll get out of a four-year hitch is the equivalent of a bachelor's degree m crime That’s the profession he’ll practice when he's released, and we'll all be the worse for it. Judges, prosecutors, politicians and private citizens who call for longer sentences and stif­ fer sentences to take a bite out of crime should oblige the rest of us by justifying the big bite that this takes out of our wallets. Simply declaring that "society is entitled to the max­ imum protection from this individual" sounds great. But who's paying for all this? You and me. And our children. And our grandchildren. Jeff Kaczmarcyzk Hastings Ten disturbing questions about landfill 7b The Editor: Judge Richard Shuster makes a lot of noise about community service and truth, but his own conduct leaves something to be desired. His disregard of guidelines, established by long experience, smacks of a kangaroo court concept. In one case we were close to. Quinn and Leslie vs. the Hastings Mfg. Co., he should have disqualified himself because of his friendship and long association with the Johnson family. This included many tnps to the company's hunting and fishing lodge near Baldwin. The county prosecutor, whose wife is the court reporter, should raise an eyebrow or two about legal unugrity. also, since it takes her a year or mdrr to complete a trial transcript. It seems that three months should do it. unless she has instructions to drag her feet. If not. she should hire help. The Lawrence trial transcript was that long also Harold W. Aldrich Zephyrhills. Fla. Shirley Raymond Hastings HastingsBaNNER Letters I am not in favor of the proposed expansion of our local landfill or the development of a regional solid waste disposal site in Barry County. I ask area residents to join with their neighbors in voicing strong opposition to pro­ posed changes Please consider the following points: 1. Hastings recently was selected as one of the top 100 communities in the U.S.A, and spent L-ge amounts of money improving its downtown business section. These things will do much to attract business and industry and increase positive economic activity. Is a regional landfill conducive to the life style and long-range planning of Hastings and Barry County? 2. Barry County has been involved actively in recycling, conservation, and future plann­ ing. Is it reasonable to expect a community that has acted responsibly in dealing with local waste management to accept the burden of less proactive communities? 3. There are drawbacks to living in a rural area, but the rewards of clean air. water, and natural surroundings far outweigh them in the minds of Barry County residents. Soil, water, noise and sight pollution are all potential con­ sequences of an expanded regional landfill. Are you willing to accept these consequences? 4. The proposed regional landfill is within close proximity to lakes, rivers and en­ vironmentally delicate wetlands. Water is not static, it moves, and what it carries affects all those downstream. 5. Will 20 cents per cubic yard cover the added expense of monitoring the landfill site and still leave an increase in revenue for the county? Is there a profit to the local community? 6. The source of one of the few remaining quality trout streams in Southwestern Michigan is located in Barry County, only a short distance from the current landfill. 7. Can a corporation whose profits and directors reside outside Barry County be ex­ pected to safeguard the interests of local residents’ 8. Do Barry County residents want to monitor an expanded landfill operation, especially when one considers recent cutbacks in the DNR and other departments of stale government.’ 9 Have you ever personally visited and ex­ perienced the sights, sounds and impact of a regional landfill? 10. What are the long- and short-range, positive and negative effects of City Manage­ ment Corporation and its solid waste proposal"1 Ronald J Barch Hastings Dog owners also are responsible 7b The Editor: In regard to the Jan. 5 letter to the editor "Hit and Run Driver Killed Skippy": While it is inexcusable for a person to hit and ran. it is also inexcusable to shift the blame for the dog's death entirely to the driver It is a dog owner's legal responsibility to be in ciiarge of their dog's whereabouts 100 per­ cent of the time. It is illegal to allow a dog to wander. Mrs. Scott wrote "It could have been one of our grandchildren..." No adult would know­ ingly permit a child to play near a road if the child did not know enough to stay off that road. If Skippy's daily ritual included cross­ ing the road, it is a marvel he was no injured before this. What if the driver had swerved to avoid hit­ ting Skippy. lost control of the vehicle and a person was killed? Dogs who are allowed to roam are placed at risk by their owners, and they place people at risk to dog bites and dog "vandalism." 1 know the Scotts are genuinely grief stricken, and 1 am truly sorry they lost such a beloved part of their family. I’m glad they wrote the Banner, because hopefully, other people who love their dogs as much as the Scotts adored Skippy will learn from this tragedy and keep their dogs from running loose. It could very well save their dog's life. Pamela Englerth �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13, 1994 — Page 3 Local legislators disagree on merits of school finance reform plan Tom White, government relations director for the Michigan Association of School Boards, Isn't clapping his hands here, he's just trying to make a point. School finance plans flawed, but fair, says MASB official by David T. Young Editor The school finance reform package passed by the Slate Legislature just before Christmas isn't the best, says an official with the Michigan Association of School Boards, but he calls it “a fair result.” Tom White, director of government rela•jons with the MASB. told a First Friday au­ dience in Hastings last week that he watched both chambers work into the early .noming hours of Dec. 24 before finally coming up with a way to fund public education "You'd never believe the way it happen­ ed." he said. "This was a very complicated political process. Everybody, including pressure groups, wanted something different done. "It took a lot of time, and it was a painful process.* The legislation was needed because lawmakers last July voted to eliminate proper­ ty taxes as a means to fund schools. and they had had to find "replacement revenues” before the end of the year. What finally emerged was a compromise, but a lot will be determined by voters in a special statewide election March 15. Voters will decide between two plans to fund schools. If they approve the ballot pro­ posal. the state sales tax will be increased from four to six cents on the dollar, but the slate income tax will fall from 4.6 to 4.4 percent. Also under the ballot plan, each school district will levy six mills for homesteads, 24 mills for businesses and non-homestead pro­ perty (including second homes, cottages, recreational land. etc ), cigarette taxes will rise from 25 to 75 cents a pack, the real estate transfer tax will increase from $1.10 to $10 per $1,000 and the intrastate telephone tax will rise from 4 to 6 percent. If voters reject the ballot plan, a "back-up” or statutory plan will go into effect. That plan will include increases in the state income tax from 4.6 to 6 percent, in the single business tax from 2.35 to 2.75 percent, in the real estate transfer tax to 2 percent, and in the cigarette lax, from 25 to 40 cents a pack. The back-up plan also would allow for a $3,000 exemption in the state income tax. up from $2,100. and for a $3,900 exemption for senior citizens. Abo under the statutory plan, each school district would levy 12 mills of homestead pro­ perty lax while business and non-homestead tax would remain at 24 mills. White said essentially the choice for voters will be between an increase in the sales tax or the income tax. "This is a tax shift; these are no* new taxes,” White said, maintaining that the old system of using property taxes will be altered radically. "This is arguably a modest tax cut... or a modest tax increase.” depending on which way the plans are observed. "We have options.” he added. "1 think the Legislature did the right thing People will have the opportunity to decide " What’s good about the income tax. pro­ ponents say. is that it is fairer than other taxes and it is still deductible on federal income tax returns.. White said he’s a little nervous about both plans relying on volatile revenue from cigarette taxes and a new lottery game. Fewer smokers in the future is a desirable goal, but it would bring in less revenue White also said a strong case can oc made for the increased sales tax plan. Michigan, he said, is among the stales with the lowest sales lax rates, is about average in income tax and has been high in property tax. But. he said, sales tax "tends to come down heavier on middle and lower income people, it's a more regressive tax.” White said the reduction in property tax under both plans is significant. For example. he pointed out that Hastings school district residents now pay about 36% mills. Under the ballot plan they’d pay six for schools and under the statutory plan, they’d pay 12. All schools will be allowed to ask for up to three additional mills, but that would be up to a voce of the people. White said the reform packages also narrow the gap in per-pupil spending between rich and poor districts. Some now spend as much as $10,000 per pupil while others spend as lit­ tle as $3,000’ Yet many of the higher spen­ ding districts have lower millage rates because a mill may mean more money in one area than another. “They (lawmaker*) did a good job of taking strides on the equity problem." he said. "It (the old system) was unfair to kids and to taxpayers.” All school districts will be guaranteed at least $4,200 per pupil in the next year. Districts that already spend more, up to $6,500 per pupil, also will get increases on a sliding scale. For example. Hastings now spends $4,642 per pupil and will get an increase to $4,875. More money also will be allotted for "atrisk” students. "We know it takes more dollars to educate those kinds of kids.” White said. The MASB official said that not much atten­ tion has been paid to the "quality" side of the reform package. He said several of the provisions will cause schools to change: — An academic core curriculum, mandated by 1997 for each public school district in Michigan. "It's good if it develops a standard below which no district will fall," White said. — "Charter schools,” or public school academies, which can be established and operate as alternatives. They must meet state requirements and will be funded in a similar manner as public schools. "It's not that easy to set up a school." White cautioned, "but it might happen gradually over time.” — A "remediation” requirement for students who do not perfrom satisfactorily on Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests. These students will get in­ dividual attention to help solve problems. Other reforms include adding several in­ structional days each year until the year 2000; a "master teacher” program; 15 days of pro­ fessional development a year for new teachers; and a new school accreditation process. "Don’t let anybody tell you they (legislators) didn't change the way your kids will be educated." White said. Some members of the audience had ques­ tions. and the one still somewhat up in the air deals with farms. White said he knows that farms and all contiguous buildings and land will regarded as homesteads under the new system, but there arc questions about property farmers rent out or about people who farm as a sideline while working in another field. In answer to another question, he said that the rumor that teaching attitudes, values and beliefs in the classroom will be eliminated just isn’t true. They will be eliminated only in evaluating statewide testing, such as the MEAP. In summary . White said the per-pupil ex­ pense increases in the first few years look good to him. "but I'm worried down the road. Retirement costs are rising and they’ll have to be paid for out of the basic (state) grams. "They (the state) will be controlling the system and we’ll be paying the bill." The Lunch and Learn programs, sponsored by the Barry County Demnocratic Commit­ tee. are held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, cor­ ner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. by Nick Hoffmoa Staff Writer Sure Leglilaion who repretem Birry County are aplll In their opinions on the educational reform package recently passed by Michigaa i House and Senate. Rep. Bob Bender approves of the package. laying it was a nep forward, but Sen. Jack Welborn laid be was not happy with the final proposal because he sees some problems in II "I felt that we had to do cost containment, we bad to make certain that we increased quality (and) that we made some state government cuts In the process — none of which happened." Welborn said Monday at the Legislative Coffee al the County Seal Lounge. The Senate had passed a version of the package that had SI billion in sure spending cuts, he said, but It 'didn't get the time of day* in the bouse. Bender said that though there were problems with the new system, it was still an improvement. "I'm not happy with a lot of the aspects of IL" be said. "There's something to dislike about it for almost everybody. But tn total. I think we have to keep our eye on the major issue there." He reminded those attending the meeting thal the goal of the package was to reduce property taxes "In total we have significantly reduced our reliance on property tax as a source of funding for schools and have replaced it with something yet to be determined (In the March 15 special election)," he said. He said the package also Improved the distribution formula by which money Is sent out to the schools. With the new plan. Bender said, the gap between school spending in rich districts and poor districts will narrow to $1 JOO within five yean for 95 percent of the state s students. Poor school districts now spend about $3000 per studenk and rich ones up to $10,000 per pupil, he said. The final school funding package contains two different plans. The first plan, which voters will have a chance to approve March 15. uses the sales tax as the main source of funding for schools. Under that plan: * The sales tax would go up from 4 to 6 percent. * The homestead property tax would be set al six mills (A mill Is $1 worth of property tax for every $1,000 of a property' staleequalized valuation). ’I'm not happy with a lot of the aspects of it There's something to dislike about itfor almost everybody But in total. I think we have to keep our eye on the major issue there. " Rep. Bob Btndtr • The income tax would be reduced to 4.4 percent and the personal exemption on state income tax would stay at $2,100. • The single business tax would stay at 2.35 percent, the cigarette tax would rise from 25 to 75 cents per pack, the real estate transfer tax would be raised to I percent of sales and the telephone call tax would go up to 6 percent on all calls. If that plan is voted down, the legislature has a backup plan that relies on income taxes to fund the schools. That plan: • Raises the homestead property tax to 12 mills. • Raises the income tax to 6 percent and the state personal exemption to $3,000 ($3,900 for senior citizens). • Holds the sales tax at 4 percent while raising the single business tax to 2.75 percent. • Raises the cigarette tax to 40 cents per pack, and raises the real estate transfer tax to 2 percent. Bender said the sales tax plan also would cap property assessments at 5 percent or at the rate of inflation, whichever is Iqu. The income tax plan does not have a cap, he said. Both plans set the property tax for businesses and non-homestead property at 24 mills and they allow communities the option of raising three additional mills. Welborn said that under either plan, businesses might have to pay as much or more in property taxes than they did under the previous system. Another problem he sees with the package is that no one really knows what the definition ol homestead property will be, be said. Bender said there could be a problem for farmers in defining what homestead property is, but for now the legislature is relying on the old definition. ’Property that is adjacent and contiguous to your homestead is going to be considered at the homestead rate,** he said. "Farm property that is not adjacent and contiguous to your homestead is not going to be figured as homestead property and will be taxed at the non-homestead rate of 24 mills. “Which means thal tbc farm you live on is gonna be uxed at the homestead rate, but the farm you own down the road is gonna be taxed al the other rate." be said. Welborn noted that the legislature's freeze on assessment increases, which was voted in during the summer, was removed with the passage of the package. This means this year's property tax increases must be paid this year rather than in 1995. as the summer agreement stated. Bender said the House would begin working on cost containment measures this month. Cost containment bad been left out of the original package, he said, because Republican House members knew they would gain a majority in the first months of 1994. Two democratic House members have left after winning recent mayoral elections, and one resigned because of his part in the House fiscal scandal. As a result. House Republicans wiU have a 55-52 advantage. in«tead of the 55-55 tic that has existed most of the term. The advantage will not be enough to reorganize the committees and elect a new speaker — thal takes 56 votes. Bender said. "But... there will be a window of a couple months, three months, depending on when tbc governor calls those special elections, where the Republicans would have actual control of the house," he said. The House will look at taxing public pensions, making changes in the state's retirement system and changes in the teacher tenure act. "Of course those are issues that have largely divided Republicans and Democrats over the years." Bender said. ’ What with tbc Republicans having control there for three four months ... you're likely to see some action on those issues. " Welborn said he looks forward to the bouse movement toward quality and cost containment, but doesn't know hjw they will come up with enough votes to pass the measures. He encouraged people to examine both school funding plans carefully before heading to the polls on March 15. ‘It u going to be an issue that each individual is going to have to sort out on their own." Welborn said. Welborn and Bender said they would have more detailed informaiion on the effects of the plan at the next Legislative Coffee in February. City officials' salary hikes OK'd Campbell elected mayor pro tem by David T. Young Editor Veteran First Ward Councilman Frank Campbell Monday night was elected mayor pro tem of the Hastings City Council. Campbell, who was first elected to the council in 1979, replaces David Jasperse. who decided not to seek the position again after many years of service. "I don't know how long it’s been," Jasperse said Monday. "It’s largely an honorary position. "For the last two years, I've felt 1 should step down,” he said, adding that he wanted to let someone else have a chance to be in the No. 2 skx Jasperse has been a member of the City Council since 1974. Perhaps the mayor pro tern's most impor­ tant function is running city council meetings in Mayor Mary Lou Gray s absence. Jasperse. who will remain as councilman from the Fourth Ward, nominated Campbell as his successor. “I think it’s an honor." Campbell said. "I appreciate it.” Council, at its reorganizations! meeting, also approved salary increases for the police chief, fire chief, director of public services and city assessor. and approved a fee increase for the legal firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher, which serves as city attorney. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield will receive a 7.4 percent pay increase, from $41,900 to $45,000. Police Chief Jerry Sarver’s salary will move from $40,250 to $42,250, an increase of nearly 5 percent. Frank Campbell Fire Chief Roger Cans will get an increase of about 4.46 percent, from $39,250 to $41,000 City Assessor Judy Myers will receive $30,450, up from $29,000, an increase of 5 percent. Siegel, Hudson, Gee and Fisher’s annual retainer fee will go from $9,500 to $9,880, an increase of 4 percent. A number of appointments by Gray were confirmed, with only one showing a change: Councilman Robert May will replace Miriam White as the city's representative on the Air­ port Commission in a two-year term. The reappointments to various boards and commissions were as follows: — Randoulph Tecgarden and Jim W iswe11 to three-year terms and Jasperse and Mansfield to onc-year terms on the Planning Commission. — Douglas Vickery and Fred Markle to three-year terms on the Zoning Board of Appeals — Maureen Ketchum to a one-year term as council representative on the Library Board. — Mark Fcldpausch and Larry Komstadt to four-year terms on the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority Board. Caris was reappointed fire marshal, Sarver again was named director of civil defense and Dr. Edwin Larkin was reappointed as health officer. Council committee reappointments were as follows: — Public Safety and Parking, Harold Hawkins, chairman. White. Joseph Bleam and Ketchum. — City Property. Bleam, chairman. Evelyn Brower, Hawkins, Ketchum. — City Planning and Ordinance. Jasperse, chairman. White. Bleam and Hawkins. — Streets, Campbell, chairman, Jasperse. Brower and May. — Water Supply and Sewage. May, chair­ man, Jasperse, Campbell and Brower. — Finance and Personnel, White, chair­ woman, Jasperse. Campbell and Hawkins. — Parks. Recreation and Insurance, Ket­ chum, chairwoman. White. Bleam and May. — Fire and Lighting. Brower, chair­ woman, Campbell, May and Ketchum. HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL...cont. from page 1 Campbell also moved to have the old water treatment building torn down and grass planted in its place, but he didn’t get any support. "I’ve been sitting here waiting to make this motion for two years.” he said, noting that the old building is unnecessary now thal the new waler treatment plant is on line. But Councilman Robert May said the old building is serving as a backup. And Jasperse said. “Personally, I think it’s a little premature (to tear down the old water plant structure) when you’re looking at mov­ ing the police department there. I think we should wait until fall.” After Campbell's motion failed on a 7-1 vote. Jaspserse said. "When the time comes, we're going to let you do it (have the old water building razed). Frank. "We don’t want to steal your thunder." In other business Monday, the City Council: — Appointed Police Chief Jerry Sarver to a six-month term on the Emergency 911 Ad­ ministrative Board. Meanwhile, the city is looking into trying to get one more seat on that board. — Renewed a one-year contract with C & R Cleaning Service for maintenance of City Hall, for $424.25 per week, an increase of 4 percent over last year. — Issued proclamations recognizing Na­ tional Jaycee Week and the 30<h anniversary of Martha Griffeths adding women to the Civil Rights Act of 1964. — Heard the annual building inspector’s report from Mike Wireman of Professional Code Inspectors of Dorr. A local of 83 building permits were issued in 1983. at a value of $5,499,900. and 326 rental units were inspected. — Referred to Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield and City Attorney James Fisher a proposed agreement with Hastings Sanitary Service for waste water service. Fisher and Mansfield will review and evaluate the agreement before council takes any action. — Tabled a request from Mr. and Mrs. Peter Pentinga and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Ir­ win to purchase property near the Penn Cen­ tral Railroad on Airport Road for about $1,100 per acre. The city wants the Airport Commission to look at the request before acting. — Authorized the city attorney to negotatite the sale of property near the railroad on Heath Road to Mr. and Mrs. Geixld Skedgell. Counci I woman Maureen Ketchum cast the only "no” vote and Bleam abstained. — Granted a request from Fire Chief Roger Caris to attend a winter conference Feb. 6-9 at Bay Valley. Bay Chy. with necessary expenses. — Referred to the Budget Committee a proposal to have zoning ordinances rewritten to comply with the master plan at a cost of about $11,000 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13. 1994 — Page 5 Legal Notice Communication from Congressman Nonce NICK SMITH NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS Of BARRY COUNTY Nolic* is hereby given thol th* Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing lor the following Special Us* Permits: CASE NO. SP 1-94 — Ronald E Wells Sr. (Applicant) LOCATION At 7770 Woodland Rood on the East •ide of the rood between Donna Drive and Eaton Rood. Sec. 3. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE To conduct a homo occupation for town equipment repair. MEETING DATE January 24. 1994 TIME 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway. Hatting*. Michigan Site inspection* of th* above described property will bo completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying th* group should contact the Planning Office. The special us* application is ovoilobl* lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice 220 W. State St Hosting*. Michigan during the hours of B a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. P:*o*e coll the Plann­ ing Office at 94S-48X for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aid* and service*, such a* signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the mooting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A. Peter­ son. Coordinator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (618) 948 4891 Nancy I. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (1/13) COMBION COUNCIL December 77. 1993 Common Council met in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chambers Hostings. Michigan on Monday December 27. 1993 at 7:30 p m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding 1. Present at roll call we<• member * Hawkins. Ketchum. Jasperse May. Whit*. Bleam. Brower. 2. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that the excuse of councilman Campbell be approved. Yea*: AH. Absent One. Carried. 3. Pledge to flag. 4. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Moy that the minute* of the December 13, 1993 meeting be opproved os rood and signed by the Mayor and City Osd. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 5. Invoices road: S * S Contractors............................................$4,473.00 Callender 1 Dombos.....................................$3,623.00 Roymner........................................................... 2.626. SO. Moved by Moy. supported by Bloom that the above invoices bo approved a* rood. Yoos: Brower. Bleam. White. May. Jasperse. Ketchum. Hawkins Absent Campbell. Carried 6. Moved by Jaspers*. supported by Brower that the invoic* lor Hovilond Products lor $1.293 00 bo approved. Yoos: Hawkins. Jasperse. May. White, Bloom, Brower. Abstained. Ketchum. Absent: Campbell Carried 7. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that the invoice ol Duan* Hamilton Excavating for the N. Hanover construction be approved Yoos: Brower. Bleam. Whit*. Moy. Jaspers*. Ke’chum, Hawkins. Absent. Campbell. Carried. 8. Moved by Brower, supported by Moy that the invoke of Siegel. Hudson. Geo < Fisher for $1,006.70 bo approved with $395 50 from Water Bond Construction Account and 3610.20 from the General Fund and also from the Water Bond Con­ struction Account $355.00 Custer Office En­ vironments and $54,150 for J.C. Carlson Inc. Yeas: Hawkins. Ketchum. Jaspers*. May. Whit*. Bloom. Brower. Absent: Campbell. Carried. 9. Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that the following invoice* be paid from the DDA Streetscape Account $14.073 30 DVT Electric. $51.00 Grand Rapids Testing Service. Yeos Brower, Bloom, Whit*. May. Jasperse. Ketchum. Hawkins. Absent Campbell Corrtod 10. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that th* invoices for electric and go* from Con­ sumer* Power Co. be approved for $1.297.85 Elec­ tric: $2,866.03 for Go*, for th* Industrial Incubator. Yeos: Hawkins. Ketchum. Jaspers*. May, Whit*. Bleam. Brower. Absent: Campbel!. Carried. 11. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Hawkins that th* invoke from Spring City Electric dated 11-19-93 for $72,810 be allowed for payment when the other poll* arrive, under the DCS rocxxnmendanon. Teas, orovrec, o**am, w ■ it re, nnuy. jasperse, Ketchum, Hawkins Absent: Campbell. Carried. 12. Moved by Whit*, supported by Brower that ***c»ea ana oppo<nt*o officiate oe onowco to at­ tend the Michigan Municipal League legislative Conference in Lansing February 9. with necessary expense*. Yes: Hawkins. Ketchum. Jaspers*. May. ■- Dieom ei----- . m ----- -. ^sosenr. ------ - itt. \_arri*a. ——»nntre erower a* t *poe. Agriculture policy for 1994... The agricultural sector — Michigan’s se­ cond largest industry — contributes approx­ imately $54 billion to the state’s economy. As a fanner, chairman of the State Senate Agriculture Committee for ten years, and as a former administrator with the U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture (USDA) in Washington. I requested a third Committee assignment and in June received a scat on the Agriculture Commiuee of the United Slates Congress The next two years will be very important for agriculture New markets will open, the USDA will be reorganized, and Congress will develop a new Farm Bill, which will set federal farm policy for the next 5 years. With food and fiber accounting for 16 percent of this country’s GNP and 19 percent of our jobs. tne agricultural policy that government develops is important. Part of federal farm policy has been to ex­ pand exports. Exports have been the primary area of growth for the agricultural sector over the past 20 years. The U.S. exported $42.5 billion in 1992 — 25 percent of Us agriculture production. Every $1 billion in exports sus­ tains approximately 19.000 U.f jobs, in order to increase jobs in the agr ultural sec­ tor. we must look to new markets for our pro­ ducts. Increased sales to Mexico al«ne are ex­ pected to ultimately generate $2.5 billion in additional agricultural exports and end up to 50.000 new agricultural jobs. This year Congress will consider the Genera] Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT). Under GATT, the U.S. would gain greater market access for exports of U.S. Department of Agriculture have estimated that the agreement would increase agricultural exports by $4 to $5 billion — thal means over 80.000 new U.S. jobs. Still, the agreement must be examined closely to ensure that it will benefit not only U.S agriculture, but the total U.S. economy. Sixty years of low farm profits have Yeos: Ail. Absent On*. Corried 22. Moved by Brower, supported by Atoy that the police report for November be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 23 DPS. Jeff Monsliold reported that th* Water Treatment Plant is now on line ond fully opera­ backup until th* control system adjustments or* completed DDA project — preliminary testing of the fountain is completed and final adjustments will be don* in the spring. Th* lighting contractor is working on underground wiring which wo* damaged during construction which did not show up until they wore exposed to moisture. Th* 28 ft. light pole* are scheduled to b* shipped before December 31. The Deportment of Public Services prepared shoulders on East and West Stat* Road: continued storm sewer and catch basin cleanout: holiday* with many working up to 14 hours on Christmas Eve. Future work is to tok* down Christmas decorations, begin moving d*od and 24. Councilmon May asked about the letter from Colemon Agency bock in September which ha* not boon addressed. Chief Sarver explained that th* problem which existed has been monitored and seem* to be ok now. 25. City Attorney Fisher stated that council omg litigotion resulted in a lean and mean production agriculture. Our hard working farmers, abun­ dant natural resources, world class research and extension, and free enterpn.se system have made the U.S. the largest and most effi­ cient producer of food in the world. As a result. Americans spend just 12 percent of their disposable income on food, the lowest in the world. The average farmer in 1950 fed 16 people; today, he feeds 96 with increasingly high quality food. This efficiency equips the Amencan farmer to compete tn free world (fade As Congress reexamines U.S. agriculture policy, it must consider the global market, and our domestic needs. Congress should streamline USDA's bureacracy to reduce the agency’s costs and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its programs Fanners ought io receive a price for their products at the market place that not only allows them to sur­ vive but also encourages young people to choose this occupation and provide the quality food our nation and the world will need in the future During the ne. t year. Congress will hold field hearings on he new 5-year Farm Bill to modify and reauthorize existing farm pro­ grams. With increasing budgetary pressure on farm program spending, my primary goal is to cut waste and provide stable farm incomes through the market place rather than through government bureaucracies. As the only Con­ gressman from Michigan on the house Agriculture Committee. I will make sure that Michigan's agricultural interests are con­ sidered when these decisions are made. I re­ quest thal individuals having specific recom­ mendations on future agriculture policy let me know their ideas. The challenges of agriculture are changing, and it is important to Michigan’s communities that we make the right policy decisions. PUBLICATION NOTICE File No. 93-21296-SE Estate of MARIAN A. RIGGS, deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS lected by Ihii hearing NOTICE. A hearing will be h*ld on January 27. Hosting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on ths petition of Robert E. Slocum requesting Robert E. Slocum be appointed personal represen­ tative of Morion A. Rigg* who lived at 656 North Chorlton Park Rood. Ha.nogs, Michigan and who diod Dec. 7. 1993. and r*qfc»**tir.g also th* will of th* deceased doted Oct. 13. 1976 be admitted to probate, and heirs al law be determined. Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all cfoims against the • state will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ th* of th* date of publication of this notice. Notice I* further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing of record Jonuory 6. 1994 Robert L. Byington (P7762I) 222 West Apple Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945-9557 Robert E. Slocum S83 North Chorlton Park Road Hostings. Ml 49058 (1/13) Support honest, legitimate hunters To The Editor: Last year, there were more hunters, fishermen/women and trappers in Michigan than in any ocher slate in our country. Is this coincidental, or is it because we all know that it is because of the quality of our natural resources and opportunity to enjoy the great out-of-doors. When hunters and non-hunters see deer at the Barry State Game Area, or in our back yards, or songbirds at our bird feeders, this adds enjoyment to our lives. I will not say it has been the sportsmen and women exclusively who provide the funding that benefits wildlife in our state and our country as well, however a major portion of money comes directly out of sportsmens' pockets, via the Pittman-Robertson Act which went into effect in 1937. Since its beginning, the Pittman-Robertson Act has brought $2.5 million for wildlife and habitat. This was a self-imposed tax, mind you. I read something disturbing in the NRA monthly magazine ‘'American Hunter,” which I would like to make the public aware of. Due to the massive hysteria of firearm violence, our ”leaders” feel hunters should pay for criminal activity. Pending legislation in both the House and Senate would divert funds generated from the Pittman-Robertson Act to the Federal Health Care Trust Fund. Both S.868 and H R. 2276 will hit our sport­ smen in the bilifolds as well as the woods. Michigan could lose up to $2 million dollars U.S. Senate Donald R leg la, Democrat. 105 Difksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592 Brad Miller, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat, RusseH Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United State House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Inring, Carton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds ol Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, .Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Slates House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 43909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. Advertise... 77. Return 28 Moved by Whit*, supported by Brower thal th* City Attorney b* authorized to sign Stipulation for Entry of a Consent Judgment reducing SEV from $400,000 to $300,000 on Amerimort Building Pro in The Hastings BANNER Absent Campbell. Carried. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk CO//...945-9554 (1/13) of federal wildlife funding It is obvious “Big Brother” feels that honest hunting families should pay for the crimes of criminals, based on the fact we use firearms to take wild game. Are they missing the picture? Not only do they want to ban our autoloading shotguns and squirrel rifles (because they are assault weapons), now we are to be taxed dearly in an ill-fated attempt to heal our nation. What can you do to slop this, or give our representatives our opinions? It takes a 29-cent stamp, and a few minutes to write a letter to our representatives and congressmen Use your freedom of speech. Our elected of­ ficials are our servants, not vice versa. If you see something in the paper you may not agree with, write a letter to the editor. Do not sit by and do nothing Apathy does more for the opposition when one believes the “other guy” will do the work. Well, you are the "other guy." Do not stop at letter writing, get involved with natioa*1 and state firearm and/or hunting organizations NRA 1-800-NRA 3888. MUCC (Michigan United Conservation Clubs) 1-800-444-1110, or Ted Nugent World Bowhuntrrs (517) 759-9060 A little support for these organizations goes a long way to preserve our natural resources nationwide. Remember our own state, and our wild ground and animals Joseph Huebner. Hastings Regional Director Ted Nugent World Bowhunters Know Your Legislators Carried. 13. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the following correspondence bo received and placed on Me: —Michigan Municipal Worker's Comp. Fund Financtoi Statements tor Jun* 30. 1993 and 1992. —Minutes of 12-2-93 Historic District Study Commission. —Minutes of 12 2 93 Control D.spatch Ad ministration Board. —letter from Barry Intermediate School* on col­ lection of summer 1994 taxes. Request from Chief Sarver to attend Chief's Mid­ Winter Training Conference at $165 plus necessary expenses. —Fax alert from MML regarding property tax reform —Minutes of 12-6-93 Manning Commission. -12-3-93 letter from Senator Corf Lovin — un­ funded mandates —letter from Hasting* Area School District on collection of summer 1994 tax**. -4-22-93 minute* of DDA meeting. Yeas: AM. Absent. On*. Carried. 14. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the letter* from Barry Intermediate Schools and Hastings Area School* on the collection of 1994 Summer Taxes be referred to the Finance Commit­ tee. Yeas; All. Absent One. Carried. 15. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the letter of 12 77 93 from G*roM Skedgell regarding the purchose of railroad right of way on Heath Road be referred to th* Property Commit­ tee. Yeos AH Absent Ono. Carried 16. Moved by Brower, supported by White that th* request of Chief Sarver to attend th* Mid Winter Training Conference February 9-11 be allowed with necessary expenses. Yeas: Brower. Bleam. White. Moy. Jasperse. Ketchum. Hawkins. Ab*ent Campbell. Carried. 17. Councilperson Whit* stated that th* 911 ap­ pointment would be held until the Jonuory op pointmeats and other items in committee will come bock at a lof*r time. 18. Moved by Brower, supported by Moy thal I indo Watson be appointed to fill th* term of Lorr i* Cosorex on th* Planning Commission. Yeo* Hawkins. Ketchum. Jaspers*. Moy Whit*. Bleam. Brower. Absent: Campbell. Carried 19. Moved by May. supported by Bloom that Ehxabeth Mory Forbes b* appointed to the Coble Access Committee os on odd it ionol member Yea* All. Absent: One. Carried. 20. Mayor Gray stated that Americoble is donating 510 per new subscriber to the Cobl* Ac­ cess Committee from January 17 thru February 28. 1994. 21. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Whit* that th* proclamation for Gene Borrodin honoring him Letters Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Jan. 11. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. — OREN HOUSE — Saturday, Jan. 15...10:00 am-l:00 LAUNDRY ATTENDANT WANTED - in Hastings Mature, responsible adult for after­ noons and every other Sunday. Send replies to: Ad #255, Reminder 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 HELP WANTED Opening for an experienced maintenance/equipment repair person at local manufacturing facility. Full time position. Some electrical experience required. Please forward resume to: Box 250 do The Reminder 1952 N. Broadway. P.O. Box 188 Hastings. Ml 49058 UM 431 W. COLFAX - HASTINGS If you see MITCHELL ROY on Jan. 17, Wish him a... HAPPY IRTHDAY Our special little guy will be 5 years old Love You! Marian for your private showing. 945-4389. YOW HOSTESS: HAMAN WURM Chuk Realty 4 Investments, Inc. • 945-2MS Aunt Qrece's Nursing Assistant Class SCRAP BAG by Marcus LOONEY TUNES 5 different prints. NEW FABRICS ARRIVING! Quilting Classes • Tues. Eve 7-9 Call to sign up. j HULST CLEANERS PICK UP STATION U MR. J SEWINQ MACHINE REPAIR Earn S2OO upon successful completion of a two week training course. Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are Interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage ol S5.88 per hour. Classes start January 19. 1994 and end February 2. 1994 Please call... Thomapple Manor at 945-2407 ext. 1OO 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9673 u Hours Mon.-Thun. 65J0; w.wis<»wo for an interview before January' 14. 1994. EOF. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 13, 1994 Nancy M. Ling Pauline Baker HASTINGS - Nancy M. Ling. 76. of Hast­ ings passed away Tuesday. January 11,1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Ling was bom on January 24,1917 in Battle Creek the daughter of Sylvester and Lury Williams. She was raised in Battle Creek. Three years ago she and her husband moved to Hastings. She married Dalyn T. Ling on November 23, 1938. She was employed as a beauty operator in Battle Creek. During World War II she worked at Kelloggs and Eaton Manufacturing. Mrs. Lmg was a member of Christ United Methodist Church in Battle Creek and Hastings United Methodist Church. She enjoyed flow­ ers, and gardening and traveling with her husband. Mrs. Ling is survived by her husband: Dalyn, daughter Julie A. (Donald) Momber of Greenville, two grandsons: Geoff D. Momber and Shayne C. Momber of Greenville, sister Esther Williams of Battle Creek. Preceding her in death was her son David E. Ling in 1971. Visitation will be at 6:00 O'Oock to 8:00 O'clock in the evening on Thursday at the Farley-Estes Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 14,1994 at 10:30 in the morning at the FarleyEstes Funeral Home. Burial at Hicks Cemetery. Memorial contributions, may be made to Christ United Methodist Church or the David E Ling Memorial Scholarship Fund at Western Michigan University. HASTINGS - Pauline Baker, 87, of 2895 East Quimby Road, Hastings passed away Thursday, January 6, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Baker was born on July 19, 1906 in Prairieville Township. Barry County, the daughter of LeGrande and Jennie (Smith) DeFricsier. She was raised in the Prairieville area and attended the Prairieville School and served as class historian She was married to Arthur Baker on Septem­ ber 10,1928. Following her marriage she lived in Kalamazoo, Woodland, Sunfield, moving to Hastings in 1962. She was employed at the old Prairieville Telephone Company an while living in Kala­ mazoo she and her husband owned and oper­ ated Baker Brother’s Auto Parts Company there for about ten years. Mrs. Baker was a member of Jolly Jills Hobby Club, Barry County Historical Society, Visually Impaired Persons Association, and attended the Praineville Methodist Church. Mrs. Baker is survived by daughter and husband: Patricia and Budd Randall, of Hast­ ings; grandson and wife: Gary and Laura Randall, of Battle Creek; grandson. Rodney Randall, of Bakersfield. California; three great­ grandchildren: Jared, Michelle, Kyle; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband, Arthur Baker on February 12, 1962. Funeral services were held Monday. January 10, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Mike Brown officiating. Burial at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Associatiou. ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA BARKY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N. Michigan Ave . Hutinp. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: B*bte Claaacs 10 urn. Worriup II a.m.. Ercmng Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Munster Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey co videos in the home Free Bible Carmpoodence Came FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948*8004 Kevm Sbortey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Ant. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Classes for all ages. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up io 4th Grade. 600. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs; 700 p m . Teem «a Houseman Halt. 7.00 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. CALVARY TEMPIJr. CHURCH OF GOO. 502 E. Bond. Haunts. Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church. Sunday School 1000 a.m.; Worship HOOa m ; Evening Ser­ vice 600 p.m. W ednesday Service — 700 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. MI 49058) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hail, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-4045 Sunday Servers - 9:30 a.m.. BMe School; 10:30 a.m.. Morning Worship. 600 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7.00 p.m. Wednesday, m horn* Bible study Call for location - 623-3110. . CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 Nmh Broad­ way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; HOOam Morning Worship Service; 600 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7.00 p.m Servers for Adults. Teens and Children ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor. Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.; Sunday Masse* 800 a m. and 11:15 a.m.; Confessions Saturday 4004:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Pacor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. Jan. 9 GOD. 1674 West State Rood. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ •9:30iad 11OO Morning Worship bell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 Services. Nursery provided. Brand­ a.m.. classes for all ages Morning cast of 9:30 services over WBCHWorship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ AM ad FM; 9:50-10-30 Sunday vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 Church School Claaaes for all ages. p.m. Wednesday activities 700 10:30 Refreshments and Fellowship p.m. are: Rainbow* or JJ. Bible ia the Dining Room; 11:20 Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first Childrens Church Monday — grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible 7:30 Session meeting. Wednesday Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries — 7 00 Chancel Choir Choir or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits HOPE UNITED METHODIST WELCOME CORNERS CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79. UNITED METHODIST Re* Jim Fox. pastor, phone CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway. 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Cathy Cotant. choir director. Sun­ Litchfield Phone (Woodland) day mornmg: 9:45 a.m.. Sunday 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. School; 11.00 a m . Morning Wor­ 945-5974 Worship Services - thy; 7:15 p m.. Youth Fellowship. Sunday. 900 a m. and 1100 a.m . 600 p.m., Eveiiag Worship. Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H Nursery for all service, transporta­ meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 800 tion provided io and Yum morning p.m Bible Study. Wednesday*. services. Prayer meeting. 7.00 _ — — *- -- * 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gasper*. 801 p.m. weoneaaay. Barber Rd. Hastings Men’s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392. Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Church office phone 948-2549. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Sunday worship 8:15 a m . 9:45 Jm 16 - 800 Holy Communion. and 11:15. Sunday Childrens 9: 30 Church School (all ages); Church Tuesday prayer and share 10: 45 am Holy Communion time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening Thursday. Jan. 13 — 6:30 service 6:30 p.m. Youth group Children * Choir; 7:00 Inquirers; meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. aho 8.00 AA. Friday, Jan. 14-11:30 Nursery available for all services. Holy Conun./Lunch; 7:00 Youth Bong the whole family Group Lock-in. Saturday. Jan. 15 - 9.30 Conf. 7; 1:00 NA. Mon­ CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar day. Jan 17 - 7.00 Women of Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Faith B.S. Wednesday. Jan 19 Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 10:00 Worth* atcher*. 3:15 Young Swutey School at 10:00 a m.; Wor­ Spirits. 700 Stephen Support Supp ship 11.00 a.m ; Evening Service at 600 p.m ; Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nag. 9:30 Sunday School; Church ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC Service 10:30; Wednesday even­ CHURCH. Nashville Father ings from 6:00-800 p.m. the Charles Fisher. Pastor. A mission youths meet at the church, bnng a of St. Rose Catholic Church. sack lunch Hastings Sunday Mas* 9:30 a m NASHVILLE AREA The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTIHOS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Halting! and Like Odaaaa WREN FUNERAL HOME Mailings FLEXFAB INCORPORAHD of Hastings NATIONAL SANK OF HASTIHOS Mimber F.D.I.C. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education. Rob Stybcrski. Orgamst/Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. Sun­ days - Sunday Church School 9:30 a.m; Coffer Fellowship 10:30 a.m.; Worship 11.00 a.m.; Mi-Hi and Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship 5 J0 p.m Tuesdays - Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 700 p.m. Wednesdays Family Church Night - Children’s Choir 5:15 p.m.; Prepared Light Meal 6.00 p.m.; Bible Study 6:45 p.m.; Ac­ tivities for Kids 6:45 p.m. Thursdays — Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 700 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 15 — Goodwill class poduck/program 600 p.m. Sun­ day. Jan. 16 - Human Relations Day and YMCA Sunday Jan. 18 thru Jan 25 - Week of Prayer fa ChrsiUM Umcy Sunday. Jan. 23 Unity Service 4:00 p m. — spon­ sored by Hastings Area Minitorrial Association SUPPORT GROUPS — Narcotics Anonymous 12.00 Noon Monday thru Friday, and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 9:00 a.m. Saturdays HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R- Colburn. Pastor. Church phone numbei is 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Center: 945-2361. Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages) and Worship Service at 11:00 a.m. Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesday*. 7:00400 p.m. The Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, m open to the pubbe Mondays and Wednesdays. 9:00-1200 noon Donarinm of clothmg in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours. If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway - Hasting# BOSLEY PHARMACY ■•Presenptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTIHOS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastfngs. Michigan HASTINGS FIMR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* at 600 Powell Rd . I mite east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementu*. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 43 a m - Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a m ■ Mornmg Worship. 6 p.m. ■ Evening Praise. Thursday: 7 30 p. m - Bible Study. and youth groups [Edward D. Tudor| Katherine Robleski HASTINGS - Edward Tudor. 92. of 511 East Grand Street, Hastings passed away January 9, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Tudor was born on October 23, 1901 at Spencer Township, Kent County the son of James S. and Clara Ann (Mosher) Tudor. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools graduating in 1919 from Hastings High School. He married Dorothy M. Bump on June 22, 1927. Mr. Tudor was employed at the Old Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company in Hast­ ings from 1920 until 1960. Mr Tudor was a member of the Hastings Fire Department for 29 yean, serving 16 yean as chief before retiring November 1, 1971. He was one of the original members who helped organize the Barry Coun­ ty Fire Service Association and served as it's secretary for 17 years. Mr. Tudor served two terms as Hastings City Aiderman He wu a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church; 70 year life member, 1929 Worship Master and 40 year secretary of Hast­ ings F & AM <52; over 50 year life member and p^t High Priest of Royal Arch Masons; Past member of Commandry; Past Thrice Illus­ trious Master of Council; Member of Hastings O.E.S. 87; Mr. Tudor was a well known local, area and state Masonic Lecturer and funeral service officiant. Mr. Tudor recieved numerous awards and honors including: Hastings Lodge Mason of the year-1983; District f 14 Mason of the year- 1983; Grand Chapter Certificate of Merit- 1970; York Rite Sovereign College of North America Gold Award- 1980; President Reagan Special Recognition for Community and Masonic Service- 1988; Grand Chapter RAM Meritorious Award- 1991; Honorary memberships in Nashville, Hickory Corners, Clarksville, Freeport, and Middleville Masonic Lodges and Zion Chapter R A M Mr. Tudor is survived by daughter and husband: Mary and Lynn Donovan of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren: James Donovan of Texas, Cara Schulte of Kalamazoo; one great­ granddaughter Johanna Schulte; several nieces and nephews; sister-in-law: Myrtle Bump of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his wife: Dorothy on January 13, 1983; son: Donald James Tudor on July 3, 1928; granddaughter Sandra Kay Donovan on May 3, 1967 and a sister Bertha Erway on June 10, 1993. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, January 12, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with Philip L. Brown officiating with honors by the Hastings Fire Department and the Hast­ ings Masonic Lodge. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial cootibubons may be made to Inhalation Therapy Departmen’, Pennock Hospital. Dwain Martin Yoho DOWLING - Mr. Dwain Martin Yoho, 60, of Dowling, passed away January 6,1994 at the Battle Creek Health Systems, Leila Site in Battle Creek. Mr. Yoho was born on October 20, 1933 in Battle Creek the son of Clarence Joseph Yoho and Martha (Bond) Yoho. He attended Battle Creek Schools. Mr. Yoho was a carpenter for the United Brotherhood Carpenters Union Local #871 for 35 years until retiring with a medical disability in 1984. He was a member of the United Brotherhood Carpenters Union Local <871. Mr. Yoho loved restoring antique furniture, enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, suctions, and snowmobiling. He married Arlene P. (Allen) Yoho on October 17, 1953 in Battle Creek. Mr. Yoho is survived by his wife: Arlene P. Ifoho. Battle Creek; son: Dwain M. Yoho, Jr., Battle Creek; daughter: Debbie A. Thompson, Battle Creek, daughter Rhonda L. Reynolds, Battle Creek; seven grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; sister Virginia E. Wlinich, Battle Creek; brother Frankie Yoho, Battle Creek. Preceding him in death were his father Clar­ ence Joseph Yoho in 1965, mother Martha (Bond) Yoho in 1954, brother Clifford Yoho, brother Donald Yoho. Funeral services were held Monday, January 10, 1994 at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel with Pastor Larry Fulton. Bedford Bible Church officiating. Interment at Bedford Cemetery. Bedford. Memorial donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice Care. Eldon A. "Roundy" Paulson HASTINGS - Eldon A. ’'Roundy" Poulson, 87, of644 West Clinton Street, Hastings passed away Wednesday, January 5, 1994 at Pennock Kapital. Mr. Poulson was born on September 26, 1906 in Gobles, the son of Henry and Rhoda (Numm) Poulson. He was raised in the Middle­ ville area and attended schools there. He married Doris Wellington on March 28, 1932 in Goshen, Indiana. They moved to Hast­ ings in 1948 from Middleville. Mr. Poulson was employed al Hastings Manufacturing for over 30 yean. He was a member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church, ard the Middleville Masonic Lodge. Mr. Paulson is survived by daughter and husband: Linda and John McGuire of Gun Lake, Middleville; son: Ronald Poulson of Lake Odessa; two granddaughters: Kimberly Pinks and Kathleen McGuire; four great­ grandchildren: Aaron, Heather, Austin, and Jonathan; sisters: Wilda Allerding of Hastings, and Vcrnabelle Huff of Lake City. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris on January 1, 1989; also by two brothers and three sisters. Funeral services were held Sunday, January 9. 1994 at Hastings First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Pent^xk Hospital Foundation. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Grace G. (Scobey) Cblvin. 99. of 348 Willitts Road, Hastings passed away Sunday. January 9, 1994 at her residence. Mrs. Colvin was born on January 14,1894 in Carlton Township, Barry County the daughter of Jonathan and Almira (Spencer) Scobey. She was raised in the Carlton Center area and attended the Welcome Corners School and Hastings High School. She was married to Zenas Colvin on April 9, 1919. She and her husband lived in Hastings Township, and Carlton Township of Barry County before moving into Hastings in 1972. Mrs. Colvin was a homemaker. She was a member of Welcome Corners Methodist Church, the Welcome Corners Ladies Aid Society, and also anealed the United Brethren and Grace Brethren Churches. Mrs. Colvin is survived by sister-in-law: Ina Colvin of Hastings, many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband: Zenas on July 16,1972; four sisters, and seven brothers. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 13, 1994 at 1:30 in the afternoon rt Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Russel ( A. Sarver officiating. Burial at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the Thomapple Arts Council of Hastings. HASTINGS - Katherine Robleski, 90, of 520 West Court Street, Hastings passed away Wednesday, January 12, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Robleski wu bom on April 14,1903 at Leighton Township. Allegan County the daughter of Austin and Eleanor (Humphrey) Loftus. She wu raised in the Middleville area and attended the Brew Country School and Hastings High School. She married Stanley Robleski in December 1943. She was employed at the former Frandsen’s Dry Goods store in Hastings before joining the J.C. Penney Company in the late 1930's. She became the first woman buyer in the United States for the company, primarily in yard goods and clothing. She retired in the early 1950*8. Mrs. Robleski wu a member of the Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church; Hastings Women of the Moose; member of the Altar Society of the former Saint Augustine Catholic Church in Middleville. Mrs. Robleski is survived by step-daughter: Velma Barnum of Bradenton, Florida; four step-grandchildren; ten step-great grandchil­ dren; several step-great great grandchildren; ’isters: Rosetta Johnson of Middleville, and Fi ances Linsea of Grand Rapids; 21 nieces and nephews; many great and great great nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband: Stanley on July 15, 1958; and brothers: John, Austin, Tom, and Henry Loftus; sisters: Adelia Lindsley, Nora Hooten, Margaret White, and nuns: Sister Bridget and Sister Padua. Visitation will be Friday from 4:00 O'Ctock in the aftemon until 8:00 O’Cock in the even­ ing at the funeral home. Scripcure/wake service on Friday at 6:30 in the evening at the funeral home. The Rile of Christian burial will be held 11XX) O'Clock in the morning oc Saturday, January 15,1994 at Saint Rose of Lima Cathol­ ic Church in Hastings with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made oy Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Robert Francis Baker CLARKSTON - Kathleen Iva Moore Over­ ley, 80, of Garkston, formally of Nashville went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Decem­ ber 29. 1993 at Lourds, Waterford, Michigan. She was born on February 19, 1913 the daughter of Glen and Sarah Moore. Kathleen was a blessing to all who knew her. Caring and sharing with others was her entire life. Mre. Overley is survived by a daughter Baltera Sprague, of Nashville,' daughter-in­ law Ruth (Bernie) Bui ter of Waterford, special cousin Frank (Carol) Cronk of Highland, ten grandchildren, and twelve great­ grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband John H. and son Henry R. Overley, and a sister Thelma. Funeral services were held January 3, 1994 at Our Lady of Lakes Parrish. Burial at Lake­ view Cemetery, Waterford. |Mrs. Glen T. Seigjrt j Mrs. Glen T. Sleight (Ruby Theresa) was born in 1894 in Jacksonville, Florida passed away January 5,1994 at Sandy Creek Nursing Home in Wayland. She studied music at the Ohio Conservatory and for many yean taught piano lessons in Lansing. In her 99 yean she was blessed with four children, daughters: Elizabeth (Harvey) Rohey of Bear Lake, Glenna (Herbert) French of Fruitport, sons: Spencer (Otha) Sleight of Lansing. Chester (Billie) Sleight of Gun Lake, 11 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Glen. Interment at Glendale Cemetery in East Lansing. I Elizabeth H. Parker| HASTINGS - Elizabeth H. Parker. 74, of 720 W. Bond Street, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, January 6, 1994 at her residence. Miss Parker wu born on September 19, 1919 in Hastings, the daughter of Edward and Elizabeth (Mullen) Parker. She wu raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings Schools graduating in 1937 from Hastings High School. She then went on to attend Augubnght Business College in Battle Creek. She had lived at her present address since 1950. Miss Parker wu employed at the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company for 45 yean retir­ ing in 1984 as company assistant secretary/ treasurer. She was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, Hastings Womens Club, The Horizon Cub, The United Methodist Womens, The Hi-Nooners and Hastings Mutu­ al Retirees. Miss Parker is survived by sister Marjorie Ostnxh, of Hastings; nephew: Edward Johncock, of Nashville; two nieces: Mrs. Harold (Janet) Rantz, of Shelbyville, Janine Ostroth, of Novi; 18 great-nieces and nephews; 20 great-great-nieces and nephews; three ereatgreat-great-nieces and nephews; and Marian Boston and Anne Ostroth. Preceding her in death were her parents, sister Margaret Johncock, and nephew: Nolan Johncock. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 8. 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial at the Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Intensive Care Unit or First United Methodist Church. MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Robert Francis Baker, 37, of 2053 Fawn, Middleville, passed away Thursday, January 6, 1994. Mr. Biker was bom on February 2, 1956 to William A. and Gabrielle A. E (DeMayer) Baker in Grand Rapids.. He was married to Sandra L. Austhof Baker. Mr. Biker was employed as an electrical Mr. Biker is survived by his wife: Sandra, children: Tim, Jennifer and Amy, special niece and nephew who lived with him: Jeannie and Michael, parents: Bill and Gabe Baker, sister: Mrs. Harold (Liz) Woods, mother-in-law: Gladys Austhof, grandparents: Frank DeMarer and Lena Roberts. Preceding him in death were his brother and family: Michael, Carta, Patti Jo and Melinda. Funeral services were held Monday January 10, 1994 it the Caledonia Funeral Cupel with Reverend Allen Bultman of Hope CJLC. in Grandville officiating. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery. Cedi C. Marshall NASHVILLE - Cecil C. Marshall. 79, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, January 5, 1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was born in Maple Grove Township of Barry County on May 15, 1914 the son of Lloyd and Bertha (Farley) Marshall. He attended Moore Country School in Maple Grove Township. He farmed all his life and for a short time worked at Eaton Manufacturing and the Oliver Corporation. He was married to Faye Osborn on February 22, 1952 in Vermontville. She died on August 12, 1988. He wu a former member of the Fanner's Co-Op in Nashville. He enjoyed being with his family and joking with them, watching the Detroit Tigers Base­ ball on TV, travelling on short trips, and animals, especially his dog, Jake and his cat Tiger. He was also preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Geraldine Price. Mr. Marshall is survived by sisters: Agnes (Ovid) Price of Nashville and Arlene Hefflebower of Woodland; brother-in-law, Ray Price of Hastings and sister-in-law, Betty Washbour­ ne of Petoskey; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 8 al Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend Thomu Voyles officiating. Burial at Banyville Cemet­ ery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Lib.-ary. Edward T Lynn Edward T. Lynn, 79, passed away January 6, 1994 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Lynn wu born on June 7, 1914 in Racine, Wisconsin the son of David and MaryEUen (Thomu) Lynn. He was married to Eda Veraar Lynn. Mr. Lynn wu an Inspector at Lear-Siegler (Smiths Industries). Mr. Lynn is survived by his wife: Eda Lynn, children: Carol Harig of Honda, Earl and Elian Lynn of Cutlerville, six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday January 11, 1994 at Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Pastor Rick Hoyd officiating. Interment at Alaska Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Townsends mark golden anniversary Bury! and Alberta Townsend of Nashville observed their 50th wedding anniversary Jan. 4. Buryi married rhe former Alberta Furlong Jan 4. 1944, at the home of her parents near Nashville, by the late Rev Harley V. Townsend. Buryi and Alberta have one daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Joan) Rumsey of Nashville. They have civht grandchildren and 14 great­ grandchildren Buryi served three years with the U.S. Ar­ my during World War II. After the war, they lived on a farm for two near W xxlland, and moved to Nashville in 1948. where they con­ tinued to farm. Buryi worked for Nashville schools as a custodian and bus driver for several years. Then he was a mechanic for farm machinery until his retirement in 1981. Alberta's employment was at E.W. Bliss. Eaton Manufacturing and the Hastings Manufacturing Company. Later she helped on the farm and was a homemaker They had a quiet family dinner Jan. 4. Flowers were delivered and phone calls of congratulations were received from other family members. No other celebration was planned because of iU health Roy and Gahan united in marriage Alice Marie Roy and Shawn Christian Gahan were united in marriage on Oct. 23, 1993. * The ceremony was held at St. Rose Church in Hastings and the reception was held at the Expo Center. The maid of honor was Jeannette Roy. sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Jill Wickham, Bonnie Sullivan, Tammy Lee. Katie Witker. Lisa Hammond. Kari Shcpler. Kelli Redman, friends of the bride, and Barb Nowka, cousin of the bride. Best man was Dave Vaughn, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Joel Lenz, Jim James, Kyle Trahan, all friends of the groom, and Todd Gahan, Tim Gahan. Brian Gahan. Matt Gahan and Eric Gahan, brothers of the groom. Miniature bride and groom were Cassey Shelper, friend of the bride, and Mitchell Roy, son of bride and groom. Flower girl was Brynn Gahan, niece of the groom. Ring bearer was Andrew LaJoye, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Mike Miller, Chad Tolles and Man DeCamp, all friends of the groom, last but not least but only an usher the bride's brother, Paul •'Boomer" Roy. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Opryland in Nashville. Tenn. They reside now in Delton. Parents of the bride are Donald and Clare Roy. Parents of the groom are Marcia and Steve Storey, and Gary and Pat Gahan. Rowley-Youngs plan to wed June 10 Stacey Lynn Rowley and Chase William Youngs, formerly of Hastings, wish to an­ nounce their engagement. Parents of the couple are Kathy Rowley Davis and the late Steven Rowley, and Mary and Stephen Youngs. Stacey is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School end is currently employed at Kindy Optical in Houghton. Chase is also a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School and is now a student at Michigan Technological University. A June 10 wedding is planned. The chicken drop, the outhouse competition, clowns and a magic show also will be part of the day. Arm wrestling, mountain bike racing, (and a special "race" for tbc children.) pizza easing contests and a variety show will all be held during the afternoon. A favorite for the last several years has been the swimstni fashion show, scheduled for 2 p.tn. this year. Wish the hairy chest contest following al 3 p.m. The annual polar bear dip, which gels Is bigger and better every year, will be held al 4 p.m. The drawing for prizes of $1,000. $750 and $250 will be held on the stage st 6 p ut, followed by a fireworks display over the lake as the Circte Inn Restaurant as 6:15 p.m. A spaghetti supper will be be W at the Gun Lake Community Church from 6 to 8 p.m. After the excitement of a day at the county part taking In all of the activities. Che teens who have a little energy left might enjoy the Winter Festival teen dance at -lite Nose" of Gun Lake from 8 p m. to 1 a.m. Carl and Elsie Behnke will observe their 70th wedding anniversary on Jan. 17. They reside at 2644 Jordan Lake St., Lake Odessa, and were married in the parsonage of St. Mary's Church in Grand Rapids. Helping them to celebrate will be their children. Robert and Shirley Behnke of In­ dianapolis, Martin and Elaine Johnson, Roy and Marge Benson of Lake Odessa, grand­ children and great-grandchildren. Robert and Winifred Young celebrated their 50<h wedding anniversary Jan. 6. They were married Jan. 6. 1944. in Skipion. Yorkshire. England. Helping them celebrate were the children Robert and Sue of Romulus and Martha Wolf of Wayne and James of Wayne, five grand­ children and three great grandchildren. All met in Jackson for the celebration. Cow No 93-003460 TO: THE MOTHER OF HENRY DEWITTE IN THE MATTER OF HENRY DEWlTTE Minor DOB: 08/19/77. A pelifion bos b»»n filed in the obove matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on 02/15/94 at 9:00 a.m. in Barry County Juvenile Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hotting*. Mi. tT » THEREFORE ORDERED that the mother of HENRY DEWlTTE personally oppear before the court at the time and place stated above. 01/01/94 RICHARD H. SHAW. Judge ai Probate (1/13) Thii year’, celebration of the Gun Lake Wimer Festival again will focus on family fun, excitement and entertainment The big day la Saturday. Jan. 29, but some event, have starting earlier in the month with an ice fishing and snow sculpting conies already under viy Sponsors for the Fishing contest Include Gillett's Balt and Hardware. Harrison's Hardware. Cappon's Quick Mart and Spotaman’s Cove. To register, stop ■ any al those businesses. To enter the snow sculpting contest call 672-5658. Friday, Jan. 28, will see the start of the Winter Festival with a Las Vegas Night al the Gun Lake Snowmobile Cub from 7 pm lo mitktigbt. and a special dance night a ‘The Note" starting a 8 p-tn. A Winter FestivaUCircle Inn 'all you can ear fish fry will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. at the restaurant on Friday, with the proceeds lo go to the 13th annual festival. The Winter Festival information trailer opens at 8 am. al the Allegan County Park on Saturday lo answer questions and give directions. Also on Saturday, the breakfast buffet al the snowmobile dub from 8 to 11 am. kicks off the annual day at friendship and fun. During the day. children's activities and things for adults will keep everyone occupied, with moat of the events scheduled for the Allegan County Part. Roaming the park will be the Keystone Kops, who will arrest anyone for a buck. The Kops will also throw 'criminals" Into jail until someone makes the SI bail. Ice racing for snowmobiles, quads and motorcycles, if the ice is safe, will be featured this year, as well as a poker run. A new event will be the Business Expo, in which area businesses show their products and services In the cotter court area of the part. Popular standbys, such as men and women's broomball, the Wintertea 6K run /4K walk, and ice bowling will be staged during the day. More aerobic exercise can be found in the "Rock N Throw" where participants are Invited to smash a windshield tor a tee Children's games, activities, pony rides and prizes for an ages win be ongoing from 10 am. to 3 p.rr. during the day. And. of course food booths will be open to serve food and drinks during the day. Behnkes to observe 70th anniversary Youngs celebrate 50th annivesary LEGAL NOTICES: Gun Lake Winter Festival will be Saturday, Jan. 29 Bassetts to celebrate 65th anniversary Clare and Louise Bassett of Buehler Rood will celebrate their 65th anniversary with an open house on Jan. 22 from 4 to 7 p.m. al the United Brethren Church Annex in Freeport. The Bassetts were married on Jan 19. 1929. al his cousin's home near Clarksville. Friends and relatives are invited to help them celebrate the occasion. No gifts, please. The couple's children are Doris Geib. Alice Strouse. Jerry and Mary Poll and a daughter­ in-law. Dorothy Bassett. A son. Adalbert Bassett, passed away in 1987. The couple also has II grandchildren. 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great­ grandchildren. Each year, more and more people become "polar bears* and take a dip through the ice at Gun Lake. This year's event promises to be even bigger. The entry fee Ibis year is $1. with kids under three feet tall admitted free For more information, call the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce as 672-7822. Charlton Park's 1994 special events schedule includes new additions by Jean Gallup Staff Write. Tbc schedule for special events at Chartion Park for 1994 has been released, with the familiar events and a few new activities. Proposed, but not yet set, is a day io August to recognize founder Irving Chariton's 112th birthday. Park Education Coordinator Wendy Tatar said if plans for the special day do come together, things that might have been done by Charlton during his time for entertainment would be highlighted, such as softball games. One new development is that the Antique Fire Apparatus and Muster event has been changed to include antique trucks, and the name changed to "Antique Truck Roundup." Fred Hoffman, representing the Michigan Chapter of the American Historical Truck Society, said that with the combining of antique trucks and fire engines, and keeping most of the events the firefighters normally present, the expanded agenda will have something for everybody. Whik the fire appartus have been coming to the Park for years, this is a first for the antique trucks. "We needed a historical place (to show the trucks)," be said. Tve been to smaller shows at Charlton Park and it is a good facility.” "There’s so many historical things there; we want to share what we have with people. That's the whole idea-to show and tell," he said. He noted the two car shows that »e held at the Park each year to overflow crowds, and noted thal there are a lot of "car" people who have lies to trucks. Representatives of both organizations are meeting to set the schedule for the day, with Hoffman asking that at least the water ball, pumping water from the Thronapple and the hose roll for children be kept in the day's line-up. "I’ve been in contact with some of the fire engine men, and I have two meetings this week. We've worked together before to make both groups better.” he said. "We're getting things together." The schedule for 1994 for special events includes: • Sunday, May 15 — "Corvette Celebration." • Sunday. June 19 — Father’s Day Car Show. • Monday, July 4 — "Old Fashioned Fourth of July’ • Saturday-Sunday, July 9-10 - Gas and Steam Engine Show • Saturday-Sunday, July 16-17 — Civil War reenactment • Saturday, Aug. 6 — "Antique Truck Roundup" • Sunday. Aug. 14 — "Irving Chariton's 112 Birthday Party" (proposed) • Sunday, Aug. 21 — Antique Auto Show (25th year) • • Saturday-Sunday. Sept 17-18 — "Folk Life Festival" • Saturday. Oct 29 — "All Hallows Eve" celebration • Saturday-Sunday, Dec 3-4 and SaturdaySunday. Dec, 10-11 — "Of Christmas Pan." Charlton Park is located on M-79 between Hastings and Nashville on Chariton Park road. For more information, call 945-3775. MARRIAGE LICENSES Michael John Gallagher. Dowling and Lashcll Kay Hart. Dowling. Gordon Annand Ironside III. Hastings and Keishia Gail Bums. Middleville Hal David Stevens Jr.. Hastings and Carrie Jane Kidder. Hastings. Woodland NEWS by Catherine Lucas Bob and Virginia Crockford spent a weekend at the Sheridan Hotel last month in Ann Arbor with their son and daughter-in­ law. Bob and 'Rec’’ Crockford, for the wed­ ding of their granddaughter, Patricia "Patty** Crockford. Patty married Mark Chidel of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Ann Arbor. A reception was held al the hotel following the wedding. Mark is the son of Dr. and Mrs. Ira Chidel of Silver Springs. Md. He is a medical student at University of Michigan. The bride is a graduate of that university and is now working. The Woodland Crockfords also attended the rehearsal dinner hosted by the parents of the groom That event was at the Gandy Dancer seafood restaurant in Ann Arbor. Tbc junior high and high school youths of Lakewood United Methodist Church enjoyed a weekend retreat at Camp Barakcl at Mio last Friday evening. Saturday and Sunday. There were winter sports acivities. follow­ ed by a short evening chapel program Friday evening. Special guest speakers spoke at Saturday morning, Saturday evening and Sun­ day rooming programs and the youths enjoyed winter sports such as cross-country skiing, sledding and ice skating at other times. The 22 youths from Lakewood Methodist were accompanied by Julie Dingerson. Gary and Joyce Black and Jeff and Shene Stalter The same Lakewood United Methodist youth will hold a pizza supper Friday night from 5 to 7 p.m. as a benefit for their summer missionary program. This summer the group plans to go to the flooded area of Illinois to work in restoring homes for several days. They are earning money to buy dry wall materials. The children of the Sunday evening pro­ gram at the church are collecting money to help the youth in their missionary work. They hope to acquire enough to buy nails for the project. The nails cost between one and two dollars a pound. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance group held a dinner at Cunningham's Acre Sunday. They served 125 ham and Swedish meat ball dinners and delivered 23 take-out dinners to house bound clients and friends. The next ambulance dinner will be Sunday. Feb. 13. and will have a Valentine theme. This meal will be swiss steak and ham. Next Sunday afternoon. Carol Kersten will give an organ concert on the new organ at Woodland United Methodist Church as part of a dedication service for the organ. Carol is the wife of former Woodland United Methodist and Welcome Comers pastor, toe Rev. Robert Kersten, who is now­ serving at two churches in the Vermontville There will be a church potluck al 12:30 p.m.. prior to the musical program. The Woodland United Methodist Women's group will hold a potluck universal birthday party Tuesday. Jan. 18. al 6:30 for all bir­ thdays of 1994. There are lots of sick people in the Woodland area right now. Zion Lutheran Church has several in the hospital, including Russell Brodbeck. who is at Pennock with heart problems Larry Brodbeck had hip surgery last week and is recovering satisfactorily. Joe Vroman was transported to Pennock by ambulance Sunday morning. Stella Engle will have surgery at Pennock this week. Amie Forsyth was in Sparrow Hospital in Lansing last week, from Monday to Friday. She had tests and was under observation after becoming ill al work. Karen Winebrenner (Mrs. James) who live* on North Woodland Road a short distance north of the village, had her fourth daughter last Tuesday. The new Winebrenner girl is named Valerie Dawn. She came home with her mother Wednesday night, as Karen wish­ ed to be home before predicted bad weather and difficult road conditions hit. The baby was bom almost an entire month before she was expected, but is not having any problems because of an early birth. Lots of other people around the area arc having colds, flu and pneumonia. Most of the area churches had low attendance on Sunday morning. Lucy Jordan is busy this winter making quilts for Lutheran Social Services. She already has more tian 30 finished. Lutherans work all year each year making quilts to be given out where needed all over the world. The quilts are collected early each fall so they can be distributed before winter Last year, many were sent to the Mississip­ pi River flood area. Lakewood United Methodist is the first church to report a bazaar date for the new year. The bazaar will be held Saturday. Oct. 20. all day al the church. There will probably be a luncheon. Mike Barnum, son of Steve and Diane Bar­ num. who has been in the Navy for more than two years now. was home over the holidays. His parents and grandmother. Mary Mulford, took him back to Charleston Naval Base last week. On the way to Charleston, they stopped and visited Mike's grandparents. Floyd and Clarabelle Barnum, at Rock Hill. S.C. While the Barnum* and Mrs. Mulford were in the area, they stayed at Hilton Head. Diane reports the temperature was up to 70 degrees on Friday She said they rode bikes on the beach and did other nice outdoor things in the warm temperatures The weather was bitterly cold all week in this area and some days and nights there was snow. Wood furnaces were kept burning and roods, walks and driveways hid to be cleared often. Elaine Benner brought four newly purchas­ ed hardback books to the library last week. Two duplicated book* already purchased, but two were put into circulation. One was • Snagged" by Carol Higgins Clark.This is the second mystery by the daughter of Mary Higgins Clark. The other is a book that was published in 1988 called "One." written by Richard Bach whose "Jonathan Livingston Seagull" was extremely popular about 20 years ago. 1 read "Snagged" and found it to be about on a a equal level with Clark's earlier "Deck­ ed". In other word*, an adequate lime killer but not much more. I think it is supposed to be amusing. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 13, 1994 over in a matter of seconds. I removed her collar, said goodbye to my faithful fnend and cried the rest of the evening with my family. Looking back. 1 know I did the right thing by staying with Daisy because 1 read that let­ ter in your column Thank you so much for helping me handle a traumatic experience in the very best way - LH Clinton Township. Mich. Dear L.H.: One of the most rewarding aspects of this work b witnessing how my readers learn lo handle life’s experiences, not from ME. but from one another Thanks for letting me know that you have joined the MagK Circle Legal Notices for the Ceserty ef Barry MOM. RICHARD M. SHUSTER Filo No. 93-654 DO PATRICIA ANN BITTNER. Plaintiff. THOMAS JAMES BITTNER. Defendant. PATRICIA R MASON (P3B125) Attorney for Plaintiff MED. STOVER B O CONNOR PC. 800 ComoricQ Building Kotomazoo. Ml 49007 (616) 301*3800 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND HEATING ON ENTRY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT TO Thomas Jomes Bittner You ore hereby notified that a default for failure to appear. plead or otherwise defend in the above entitled action wot entered against you on December 28. 1993. This is also to notify you that o hearing on entry of the Default Judgment is scheduled for Thursday. January 27. 1994. at 2 30 p.m. in the Court of Hon. Richard M. Shuster >n the Courthouse. 220 W State St. Hostings. Michigan The Default Judgment will deciore the marriage between Plaintiff and Defen­ dant invalid, or in the alternative, grant a divorce between the parties. The Judgment will further restore Plaintrffs rights, granting each party the property in his/her name ond or possesion prior to marriage Th. Judgment will also restore Plain­ tiffs maiden name, and she will be known os Patricia Ann Miller. Data: 12 24 93 By: Patricio R. Mason Attorney for Pla.nt.ff (1 /») RIORT GAGE SALE Default has occurred in a mortgage made by Donald Kent McCrimmon and Karen Kay McCrim mon. husband and wife, to First National Bank ol Michigan dated March 26. 1992 and recorded on April 2. 1992 in liber 539 page 550. Barry County records. No proceedings ore pending to recover any part of -he debt, which is now $45,296.15. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the property, ot public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday Feb. 10. 1994 at 200 p.m. local time, at main entrance to Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest ot 13.95 per cent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sole The property is located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, and is described in 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 3. Town 2 North, Range 7 West The redemption period will be one year from the date o‘ sole Date: January 5. 1994 First National Bonk of Michigan Joseph B. Backus, attorney P O. Bo. 794 f-jst Lansing. Mi 48826 (2-1) See it FAST...with a Banner Classified. Reach the weekend market MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode in the conditions of o mortgage mode by James C Cureuro, a married mon to Broadmoor Financial Services. Inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mor­ tgagee. dated Juno 19. 1992 and recorded on Juno 23. 1992. in Libor 547. on page 376. Barry County Records. Michigan, and assigned by said Mor tgogoo to Republic Bonk by on assignment dated June 19. 1992. and recorded on Juno 23. 1992 in liber 547. on page 383. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the sum of Twenty-six Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars and 44 cents ($26,337.44). including interest at 9 250% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them, of public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 11:00 a.m. o'clock, on Thursday. February 3. 1994. Said premises ore situated in Township ol Yankee Springs. Barry County. Michlg-.n, and ore described os Lord located in Yankee Springs To* nship, Barry Cr. nty. State of Michigan described os follows Lot 7 of Willson's Plat of Turner Lake, according to rhe record plot thereof, os recorded in liber 5 ol Plats on page 19 Also commencing at o point 1" of Willson s Plat of Tumor Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof. Thence duo north along the easterly line of said Willson Drive 159 feet to the point of beginning of the following description. Thence due north to point ~X“ of said Willson's Plot of Turner Lake, thence north 54 degrees 9'X" east 203.50 feet to point **r of said Willson • Plat of Tumor lake, thence north 33 degrees 40' oast to o point on said easterly lino of Willson Drive due east from the lot corner of the westerly side of said Willson drive os common to lots 8 and 9 of Willson's Plot of Tumor Lake, thence due oast 500 feet, more or less, to a pnint on the easterly line of the following described premises: commencing 1385 feet north 00 degrees 32' west from the southeast comer of section 23. Town 3 north, range 10 west, thonce north 00 degrees 32'west on the oast line of sold section 23.36 Rods, thonce due west so a point on the oast lino of Willson Drive of Willson's Plot of Turner Lake, according to the recorded plat thereof for the point of beginn­ ing of this description Thence due oast 500 feet Thence southwesterly to a point on the north lino of Willson Drive of Willson's Plat of Turner Lake said point being 500 feet due oast of point 1" of said plot, thence west 500 feet to point "I" of said plot, thence due north 211.44 foot to point “K" of said plot, thence north 54 degrees 9' 30" east 203.50 feet to point "J” of said plot, thence north 33 dogroes 4C east along the southeasterly line ol said Willson Drive to point of beginning; thonce southwesterly along the oast line of said above referenced premises to a point due east from the point of beginning, thonce duo west 500 foot, more or less, to the point of beginning, excepting the south 100 feet, due north and south, of the above described metes and bounds description. 0B-16 240005-00 The redemption period shall be 6 month(s) from the dote of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19480. 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated: December 23. 1993 REPUBLIC BANK. Assignee of Mortgagee Trotl and Trotl Attorneys lor Assignee ol the Mortgagee 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farms. Michigan 48025 File 893113732 (1/20) Call 94S-9SS4 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, January 19, 1994 at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charier Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered include, in brief, the following: 1. Amendment ot the Zoning Ordinance to repeal the existing "C" Commercial District zoning ordinance provisions and adopt new provisions for a “C-1” Office District; "C-2" Community Business District; "C-3" General Business District; and "04" Light Manufactur­ ing and Transportation Services District, Identifying permitted uses and Special Exception Uses and regulating development and use of land therein. 2. Amendment ot the Zoning Ordinance to add thereto a new Section establishing Site Plan Review requirements and standards applicable to all changes In land or structures In commercial districts (C-1 through 04) and to all other development except a single family dwelling on a parcel; requiring Site Plan review and approval by the Planning Commission before Issuance of any building permit pertain­ ing to such uses; and establishing criteria for Site Plan Review, amendment, and approval. 3. Amendment to Section 17 of the Zoning Ordinance to establish new standards for requiring parking; lot size; frontage; setbacks; density of development; building coverage of lots; height of struc­ tures; and screening. 4. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission, including amendments to conform other parts of the Zoning Ordinance to said amendments. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charier Town­ ship Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Zoning Ordinance and map, along with the proposed amendments, and the Land Use Plan are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan during regular township business hours, and that, further, copies of said Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Plan may be examined at the public hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes ot written material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Township Clerk, who should contact the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 Ann Landers Hooked on gambling Dear Ann Readers: 1 came across an arti­ cle in the November Mayo Clinic Health Let­ ter that could be very helpful. Since 1 receive many letters describing the agony of families destroyed by compulsive gamblers. I decided to share the article with you. Here it is: Signs of an Uncontrollable Urge to Gamble You may have a gambling addiction if: You take time from work and family life to gamble. You gamble in secret. You feel remorse after gambling and repeatedly vow to quit. You may even quit fir. a while and then sun again. You don’t plan to gamble. You jcS ’’end up” gambling. And you gamble until your last dollar is gone. You gamble with money you need to pay bills. You lie. steal, borrow or sell things to get gambling money. When you lose, you gamble tc win back your losses. When you win. you gamble to win more. You dream of the "big win” and what it will buy. You gamble when you feel “down” or when you feel like celebrating. Compulsive gambling is a treatable psychological disorder. Ask your physician or clergyman to help you find counseling ser­ vices. Or contact your county human or social services center. Gamblers Anonymous provides a 12-step program, similar to Alcoholics Anonymous, at more than 700 U.S. locations and 20 inter­ national chapters If you need help, don't wait until all bets are off. Call the Compulsive Gambling Center at 1-800-332-0402. or write to Gamblers Anonymous. P.O. Box 17173. Los Angeles. Calif.. 90017. (Reprinted from the November 1993 Mayo Clinic Health Letter with permission of Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. Rochester. Minn.. 55905.) Dear Jack: Well. well. You sure fooled me. I was certain that letter came from New Haven — the Yalies having fun again — but 1 see it’s from Arkansas. I’m glad my advice helped. Now you can put away the rowboat and unchain your wife. Gem of the Day: A pleasant-looking woman at a senior center in California said to another woman, “Your hair looks lovely to­ day. Is it a wig?” ”Yes." she replied. "It is. I bought it yesterday.” ’’Really?” said the first woman. ”You‘d never know it." A necessary goodbye Dear Ann Landers: I have read your col­ umn for years and used the advice yiu've given others to get through some difficulties of my own. . A white back, you printed a tetter from a reader whose problem was the same as mine. Your advice gave me the courage to do what I knew should be done. Daisy, the family’s cherished pci for 16 years, was failing badly. She became quite ill, and it was apparent that she wasn’t going to get better. On the outside chance that Daisy might have something that could be cured. I took her to the vet for X-rays. The verdict was as 1 expected Tbc vet said. "Your old friend here is in a lot of pain, and there is nothing we can do to help her. The decision is yours. You can let her continue to suffer or put her to sleep.” Of course. I chose the second option. The vet then suggested that I leave and not put myself through the agony of witnessing the procedure. I was just about to go when I remembered the tetter that appeared m your column. I told the vet. "I'm staying.” Without saying a word, he began lite pro­ cedure white I held Daisy in my arms and felt her life slip away. 1 happened quickly and was Inadequate invitation Dear Ann Landers: Please settle something once and for all. My husband and I have been arguing for three weeks "Jerry" says that when a man b asked by a mate co-worker or friend, "Can you and your wife come to our house for dinner Saturday night?” he is supposed to tell the friend. "I will ask my wife.” Then. Jerry’s wife (that’s me) b supposed to telephone the guy’s wife and say either. “Yes. we can make it.” or "Sony, we can’t." Jerry is really angry with me because we missed a swell party where he could have made some valuable social contacts. He assumed that I had called "Marie" (the guy's wife) and accepted the invitation. Actually . I was expecting Marie to call me. When no call came. I assumed that the party had been cancelled or that Marie had decided to invite another couple in our place. Who b in the wrong here? I would love to see thb letter in your column because my klutz of a husband needs to see (he answer in print. Thank you — The Lummox's Wife. Dear Wife: A verbal invitation given at work is not adequate in my book. Either the co-worker or hb wife should have made a phone call to verify date, time and place. Gem of the Day: I will tell you in six words how to be a success in business: Find a need and fill ft. Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? ‘ 'Nuggets and Doozies ’' is rhe answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ orderfor $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P. O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 56) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Advice result Dear Ann Landers: You asked your readers to let you know how your advice turn­ ed out. so I will tell you. My wife was 300 pounds overweight when I wrote to you several years ago to ask for help. You advised me to hide all the pots and pans. bio •. up the stove and refrigerator, chain her to the bed and put her on a water diet. For seven months. 1 had to use a row boat to get to her bedroom, but your advice was ter­ rific. It really worked. Today, my wife weighs 85 pounds. She just signed a contract to model in New York for S5.000 an hour and is running for president of the American Medical Association. Nice going. Annie. Keep shoveling out that great advice. — Jack in Little Rock. Area BIRIH ANNOUNCMENTS: BOY, Alan and Loma Brecheisen of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the birth of their son Daniel John on Dec. 6. 1993. He weighed 7 lbs.. 6 ozs. and was 20Vi inches long. His proud grandparents are Charles and Betty Brecheisen of Belding and Theron and June Hecht of Lake Odessa. BOY, Joshua Dwight Bremer, bora Dec. 21. 1993 at 2:42 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids, weighing 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. His proud parents are John and Kellie Bremer and his big brother Luke, age 3. GIRL, Bria Lynn, bora Dec. 23. 1993 at 4:30 to Nina and Brent Bulter. Lake Odessa weighing 8 lbs.. 10X ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL, Michelle Summer, bora Dec. 27. 1993 at 7:34 p.m. to Tammy and Gary Mer­ chant. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs., 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Alyna Lynn, bora Dec. 20. 1993 at 6:08 to Calii and Wayne Baldock. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Foote are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Emily Jo. bora Dec. 21. 1993 at Pennock Hospital. Weighing 6 lbs.. 2Vi ozs. and 19 inches long. Emily is welcomed home by brother Joshua and sister. Megan. Proud grandparents are George and Mabie Foote. Middleville and Jerry and Marian Milter Florida and the late Pat Milter. Caledonia. GIRL, Ashleigh Nicole, bora Dec. 29 at 11:40 a.m. to Kara Negus and the late Stephen Negus. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. I U ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Michael Jon Pcwoski, bora Dec. 30. 1993 at 8:07 a.m. He weighed 8 lbs..8 ozs. and was 20'4 inches long. Proud parents are Jon Pewoski and Michelle Raymor of Hastings. Paternal grandparents are Stan and Karon Pewuski of Dimondale. Allan and Diane Bates of Mid­ dleton. Maternal grandparents are Irene Smith-Johnson and Earl Johnson of Hastings Great-grandparents are Earl and Helen Michael of Dimondate and June Mitchell of Crystal Lake. The Lake Ocessa Areu Historical Society r..-ets Thursday, Jan. 13. All Lakewood schools are closed on Friday, Jan. 14. Thb marks retirement time for at least three teachers: Douglas Lawson, Polly Brown and Patricia Wilson Monday, Jan. VI, marks the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Some governmental offices and businesses will be closed. Head Stan parents will meet at noon Wednesday. Jan. 18, at the Page Memorial Building. Several ladies from Woodland, Lake Odessa. Hastings and Lakewood United Methodist churches UMW Units attended the Epiphany breakfast at the Charlotte UMC last Thursday morning. The speaker was the Rev. Jane Shapiev of Oakdale UMC in Grand Rapids. There were 180 registered to attend. Barbara Meyers of Lakewood had her first day of functioning in her Lansing District of­ fice of secretary for program resources with her book tables of literature. The next event at the district level is coming Jan. 24, when one of the learning seminars will be held from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Country Chapel at Dowling. Thb is a corrected date, a Monday afternoon. Bob Gross, sports editor for the Lansing State Journal, wrote a tribute to Ron Coppess, Lakewood educator and coach, who is retiring fr>n coaching girts’ basketball after 17 years. He continues as a teacher, though. Do any Hastings senior citizens recall teacher Milton Townsend? He taught in Hastings and there married Frances Morehouse in 1923. He was a florist for 36 years in St. Louis and Alma, served on the local school board, was active in church and civic groups. After retirement he taught school and built greenhouses in Guatemala. He had served in World War I before coming to Hastings. Hb wife died in 1984 and death came to him in November 1993 at the age of 96. Friends of the Library met last Tuesday evening for the annual meeting. Two directors were elected to succeed themselves in the absence of other nominees. Purchases to enhance the library are under consideration. Two new life memberships have been receiv­ ed and other new members have joined. At the conclusion of he annual meeting, directors met and elected as officers president. Delos Johnson; vice president. Marian Klein; secretary Elaine Gariock; and treasurer. Marge Erickson. Two varieties of the flu are very prevalent with more than the usual number of pneumonia cases. Attendance b very much affected at social, civic and church meetings." In honor of the 50th wedding anniversary of Laverne Jr. and Etheleen (Jackson) Daniels of Harwood Rond, their friends, the Ted Arm­ strongs and the Perry Stowells. hosted a cof­ fee hour reception in their honor following church services Sunday morning Daughters Juanita Kosters of Grandville, and Denise and Meagan Daniels attended. There was a display of family pictures Awaiting the ar­ rival of their snowbird friends and son Rob from California, there will be an open house in July. LEGAL NOTICES: Representotives from Mkh;gon Por Pion and Bumham 1 Flower Insurance Agencies presented bid* for Township insurance Package for 1994 Amended 1993 budget by unanimous vote Reports of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator received and placed on file. Unanimously voted to go with Michigan Par Pion for the Township Insurance for 1994. Final Plot approval for Dykstra's Fairview Estates. Vouchers in the amount of $9837.45 approved for payment. Adjournment at 9:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbora Bodford. Clerk Attested to by: Robert M. Edwards Supervisor (1/13) COUPON KING 1310 West state st-> Hastings 945-5230 BUY ONE WHOPPER SANDWICH, GET A SECOND WHOPPER...FREE Offer expires April 30, 1994. Limit one coupon per customer. Not valid in conjunction with other coupons or offers. Good only at Haatlnga Burger King OPEN: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. (Drive thru 'til 1:00 a.m.) COUPON �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13, 1994 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIMEZ The Diary of Hannah Falk (Part XIX)...by Joyce Weinbrecht A unique marker in the Prairieville Cemetery where Hannah spent so many hours tending to the graves Hannah Falk, Lora, Lata, Rankin and Opal Hyde. Thursday, Oct. 1, 1996 It to a nice day. Nettie. Lora. Leu. Opal, and Rankin came down here and Emma and Susie Livingston came here. Emma had 12 leech drawn this forenoon and six this after­ noon. She took Dr. G.H. Copp pulled them and Delia Livingsone Cole here. She went to Copp’s and took her girl there and had a lot pulled. Nettie Falk Hyde had some filled and Sadie McLeay had some filled and lots of others. John Han split wood today. I paid him a dollar. Nettie and 1 and children went to Mrs. Wilcox's today. Nettie and 1 went to Ely's and 1 got an iron wagon for Opal. 1 paid hri $ 1.25 for it and the tongue came out and 1 took it hack to have Ely fix it. 1 went and got my mail. Cory Armstrong here. Lena Loveland and Harold Temple trre and Clara Cramer here and Laura Horton. Mrs. Wilcox and Eslefia McDonald here tonight. Mrs. Judkins here. Dr. Hyde here. Friday. Oct. 2 It to a real nice day. Nettie. Opal and Rankin here. Leu and Lora went to school. Nettie and 1 tied a mattrexs for her. single. John Hart split and piled the last of my wood this forenoon. I paid him 50 cents. Mrs. Kate Blackman here. She brought me a winter ver­ bina root and a slip of the red verbina and two slips of the red begonia Then this afternoon, Nettie. Rankin. Opal and I took white Maggie and went to Delton. Nettie got a crystal to her watch. 15 cents, and got her two shoes tapped to Mr. Gieanson's. 35 cents, and she got 25 cents wortfl of beef to Mr. Guinn’s and 1 got a pound of nuts for Opal and Rankin. 20 cents.and 1 got three squashes, two cents a lb.. 45 cents. We went to Mrs. Sarah Norwood’s. She was not home. Then we went to Mrs. Er* aula Robinson’s, she was not at home. Then we went to Mrs. Orin Barret’s. We found her at home. Mrs. Will Chase came there. Mrs. Barret gave us some apples to eat. the black Canada red. I brought one to Mrs. Judkins, it was so ripe. I got home and Nettie took her mattress and Opal and Rankin and she went home. ’ got my mail and took Mrs. Wilcox’s basket home. Opal and I went to Ely’s and got Opal's little iron express wagon. Willie Mertau here tonight. 1 set out the plants that Mrs. Blackman brought to me. Saturday. Oct. 3 It to a nice day today I packed my stockings and apron. Then Lett. Lora and Rankin and Opal and Nettie came here, and we all went down io Plainwell. We stopped to Beil Brophy's and fed Maggy and we ate a lunch. Then we went to Otsego to Mr. Cteb France’s. They were not at home. So we drove downtown, then came back again, and Mr. France's family came home and we stayed there all night. We went uptown in the evening to a Silver Rally with torchlight pro­ cession. Four companies came from Kalamazoo on the train to the Bryon and Sewall rally. We were down in the evening. Russel Mott, with a bicycle similar to the one ridden by Willie Mertau. The road was alive with folks, three speakings and five brass bands and two Marshall bands, drum and fifes. It was nice. Sunday, Oct. 4 It to a nice day today. Mrs. France took their team and surrey and took us all up to see ok) Mrs. Willes. She to up to Ed Wilkinson's. Then we went to see Bell Shepard a little while, then we went back to Mr. France’s and got our horse and went to Plainwell to Bell Brophy's. When we got back to Bell's, we all went up to the hillside cemetery and went to Frankie Cock’s grave and MJ. Goss's grave, and Seymour Smith’s wife and little Raymond and Mike drove me and Opal, Lett and Lora and me up to see Mrs. Goss. Then he went and took Nettie and the other children up to see her. Opal and I went over and stayed with Mary Jane Falk all night. • Monday, Oct. 5 It to a nice day. Nettie and I and children went up to see Ella Nichols and mother a few miautet. Mrs. Brophy took care of Rankin. Nettie went io Dr. Copp’s and got her other tooth filled and cleaned. I went to Machchema's and got 12 lbs. of lima beans to eat. seven cents a qt.. 84 cents, and 12 bananas. 12 cents, and 10 cents in candy for Opal. She went with me. I went to Seymour Smith's and got me a pair of shoes S2.25, a vase for Birdie Meriau. 50 cents, a vase for Nettie Falk Hyde, 65 cents, three dolls for Opal and one for Lett Hyde. 15 cents. Nettie and I saw Mrs. Sarah Chamberlin. Opal and I stayed all night with Mary Jane Falk. Nettie and children and Chet Falk's wife was there and Bell and Hazel Brophy was there. There was a big speech by James O 'Donne! from Jackson and a pole raised for McKinley and Hobert here from Prairieville. I was at Plainwell 1 was so sorry. I wanted to hear it so bad. I went in Chamberlin's Bakery. 1 got some white cookies and chestnuts. English walnuts and candy for the girls. Byron Hughes to real sick. Dr. Hyde was there to see him today to Otsegc Thursday, Oct. 6 It to a nice day today. Today we all came home from Bell Brophy's, got a letter from Miss Etta Ray from Milo. She wanted to come and work for me, but I had a girl so I dropped a line to her to let her know. 1 went after my mail. 1 got the Interocean and Weekly Telegraph and the Christian Herald. I gave Mr. Higgins 50 cents and told him to send his Prairieville Press to Mr. George M. Collier for one year to me. Then I went to Mort Jones* house and paid him one dollar for fear rolls of brass strips to pul by the edge of my oil cloth. Mort has sold his hardware store to Lorain Loveland, for he to so lame and bad. Mn. Judkins has come back tonight. Wilber Silcox was here tonight to see Mrs. Judkins. She gave him Theodore Judkin s photo in tin type. I stopped in to Mrs. Smith's and got a quart of milk tonight. Iva made two apple pies. Wednesday, Oct. 7 It is a real nice day today. Mrs. Crawford here all day. May and Vida VanHorn here. Mrs. Russell here twice today. John Keelos' wife here. I gave her some seeds and some roots. Tip and little Fred Ketchum here. Tip brought me my potatoes and Will Havins drew me a load of wood. 1 gave little Fred my photo and a little silver shoe and some candy. Then 1 went uptown and got five cents worth of candy for Fred. 1 gave Mn. Judkins four little silver shoes for her girl and three daughters-in-law. I took Nettie's letter to the office and put in 15 cents for a catalog to Montgomery Ward Co. Mn. Wilcox here a while. I went to Mort Jones to see him and got five little shoes from Hurb Brown, five cents apiece, and a watermelon, five cents, and 12 lbs. of sweet potatoes to Mr. Nelson's for 25 cents. Lett and Lora stayed here all night. Clara Cramer here. I gave her some roots. Dr Hyde here tonight and brought the girls' night dresses. Willie Meriau here tonight. He had a new wheel. He gave $45 with express and all. 1 took up that peach tree and set it out and some raspberry bushes and picked the grapes off from my vine. I cut and we ate one melon. Orra Storms to not so well. Byron Hughes* and wife to real sick. Robert Van- Valkenburg gave me a nice stone that he found by the road side. I got from John Cairns 13 of Mrs. Judkins' photos and 12 of our group. Lett, Lora. Opal. Rankin. Nettie and I. six of us $4.50. Thursday, Oct. 8 It to a little cooler, we had a big frost last night. Mrs. Cahill and Susie Bailie Deprester here. Mrs. Higgins and her blind mother was here. Mrs. Russell here. Louisa J ohneo x Bailie here and her baby. Mrs. Russell rode home with Louisa. Lovina Nosley here. Mrs. Judkins rode horn with her so far as Nettie Hyde's. So did Lett. Lora rode home with Mrs. Johnson. Lett and Lora stayed with me last night. Iva and 1 got the morning glory vines all down from the wire screen and saved a lot of seed. I gave Vine some of the seed Willie Meriau here and left a crock here of Frances.* 'til they canwtofewh -with a buggy. Ann Jones here. Josie Loveland here. A man was here a peddling step ladders and lots of different things. I took my iilly in the house and my amarillas and fairy lilly in the house and put my boards under the porch and swept off the walks and porches. I took some wax vine to Mary Jones and gave some to Mary Smith and I stopped and paid John Cairns $4.50 for the two dozen photos of Mrs. Judkins and of our group. Iva and I went and got my mail tonight. Will Havins drew me a load of my wood. I got a watermelon from John Cairns, four cents. Press Flowers' boy took morphine last night and died this morn­ ing. Dr. McLeay there. Friday, Oct. 9 Hurb Brown gave me Blaine’s speech and Willie gave me another man’s speech to read. Willie Meriau here tonight. It to a real nice day today. Lett came to school and ate dinner with Iva and me. I went in the cemetery to work this forenoon. Leia and Lora came up there. They picked over a half bushel of hickory nuts in the cemetery. I helped Lora bring them to the house then. I went in the afternoon again and worked 'til night. 1 took up my dahlias in the cemetery. brought some of my dishes to the house, took up my dahlias in the yard and put them in the cellar, and I got seven cabbages from Cairns and Morris, brought them down and put them in the cellar, five cents a head. 35 cents. I got from Hurb Brown six little silvered shoes, five cents apiece. 30 cents. I let Lett take my little ex­ press wagon home with her to take her books and dinner pail and I sent a lot of my lima beans to Nettie by Lett. Mrs. Judkins is up to Nettie's. I did lots of outdoor chores today before cold weather comes. I got sausage and beef steak from George Colman from Hickory Corners 50 cents worth. Mrs. Wilcox is husk­ ing com for Merrit Wood two cents a bushel and has to bind her own stalks. Frankey Hor­ ton came tonight to ask me to go to a birthday party to Kate Blackman's tomorrow afternoon. Saturday, Oct. 10 Mrs. Katharine Blackman's birthday. 49 years. It to a beautiful day today. I went to Eva Cairns'. She was not at home so I went to Mrs. Nelson's. She and I went to Blackman’s to her birthday party . They had a good sup­ per Mrs Lewis here to pay their note $10.52. John Cairns reckoned up the interest. Orra Storms to better today. Mrs. Sikox brought me a little pail of buttermilk and left it by the door. I went in the cemetery and took some flowers and put on my seven graves. 1 got a gallon of kerosene oil to Mr. Temples. 10 cents, and 1 got a bushel basket to John Cairns’. 15 cents, and a lb. of cheese to take to Kate Blackman for her birthday. 35 cents, and a towel to take to the party. Some of them went uptown and got her a chair and others got presents. There were 16 besides the children and Blackman and his wife. Willie Meriau here tonight. He brought his bicycle in here to have it safe. I have got a bad cold. I took two pills and Iva took two pills tonight Gordon Flowers buried today at Cressy Cor­ ners. Killed himself by taking morphine. Sunday, Oct. 11 It is a nice day. but cool. Frances and Birdie here a few minutes Willie here and brought his wheel in the house. Then after the meeting, he ate dinner, then he went on his wheel to Plainwell. Then he got back in time enough for the union at the Baptist church. Ann Jones here a long time this afternoon. Willie left his wheels in the house while he was at the church tonight Mrs Judkins rode down here this afternoon with Dr. Hyde. He gave her some medicine to take for her cough and throat. I feel real bad tonight 1 have taken quinine all day. Dock Hyde went to see old Mr. Roach, then he went over to Otsego to see Byron Hughes and his wife. She has the in­ flammation rheumatism and to very sick and Byron is very sick with typhoid fever. They don't think that either one of them will live. Monday, Oct. 12 It to a nice day today. Iva washing. Lett and Lora came to school today. Iva and 1 went into the cemetery just night and went all arotnd and saw the graves and picked up a lot of hickory nuts. Frances and Birdie here. Frances brought me two big rolls of butter. 13 cents a lb. It came to one dollar three cents for the butler and 1 got three handkerchiefs for Mrs. Judkins. 10 cents apiece and I let her have six of her photos that I got taken and her sun sent a dollar to pay for them. I sent one of Mrs. Judkins to Nettie and one of our group to her by Lett. Lett and Lora rode home with Vine Nodey. Will Havins drew a load of wood today for me. I patched my dress and chord it all day . I got two squashes of Morris Vanamworp. 20 cents, two cents a lb.. and 25 o its worth of crackers from Det Blackman, l-ettie sent me some milk and some melons to make pickles. Iva and Mrs. Judkins and I. we went down to Mr. Wilcox's tonight a while. Birdie and Frances ate dinner with us about two o’clock. I wrote a letter to Alice Wilcox tonight. Tuesday , Oct. 13 It to a beautiful day. but getting dry. Will Havins brought me a load of wood. Leta and Lora went to school. Mrs. Judkins here. I sent Alice Wilcox’s letter to the office by Lett Hyde. Leta and Lora stayed here all night. Mn. Har­ thorn here. Mn. Vandebrook here and paid me $7.68. two years interest. Kate Deback here with her mother. George Kern brought NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner Crfra-Subscribe 948-8051 I________ __________ — me a bottle of Foley's Honey of Tar for a cold 25 cents. I took a dose So did Mrs. Judkins and 1 got five cents worth of Asafetida Orvil Whitlock came and got a two-gallon crock to get apple jelly in for me. I saved a lot of 4 o'clock seeds, then took the stalks and threw them in the road. The Ashley boys went by with their thrashing machine and they had their cycline sucker on. Will Havins' horse was afraid of it. I gave Lora two cents to get candy. I got a letter from Alice Hyde. Canada Leta and Lora got a lot of caramels. 18 for a penny. Wednesday. Oct. 14 h to a beautiful day today. Mrs. Judkins here. Lett and Lora stayed here last night Clara Cramer here today noon with Leta Frankie Nelson came and told me her ma wanted me to go with her to Alice Smith’s. This afternoon, I got three little silver shoes to Cairns' from Maurice Vanantworp. 15 cents, and I got four for Mrs Judxins. 20 cents, and I gave Lett and Lora five cents to get candy and 10 cents of candy for Opal and Rankin. Mrs. Nelson came here after me and we went over to see Mrs. Alice Smith and her two little girls, Nina and Ethel, and Martha Shelp Carter. It was three o'clock when we got there. 1 took my photo to Mrs. Alice Smith and the two little girls each a silvered shoe, with a plush top and one for Kate Freeman’s girt. Bessie. We stayed there to supper and came home by moonlight. Thursday, Oct. 15 It to a beautiful day today. Nettie an children came here today Lett and Lora went to school this afternoon. Nettie went to sec Mr. Copp about her teeth. Opal went with her. Rankin was to sleep. Dr. Hyde and Frank Barnes came here and brought me a lot of ap­ ples from my place in Hope. Some Baldwins. Northern Spies. Russets and another kind. I got three squashes of Morris 50 cents. 1 to cents a lb. I got a lot of gum for the children al Cairns’, from Morris, five cents, and three dozen eggs from Mr. Nelson. 14 cents a dozen. Then tonight we all went to see Mrs. Nelson for a while. Mrs. Wilcox came there. Will Havins drew me a load of my wood. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Warren here today. Mrs. Drummond and Rockwell here. Bell Adams went away from Orra Storms today for good. HASTINGS WELCOMES... JBC Home Improvement CLEANING: Carpets, Upholstery, Walls & Gutters No hidden fees — prices include Carpet & Fabric Guards, plus Deodorizers. PAINTING: Quality Interior/Exterior ROOFING: Shingles, Tear-offs & Repairs Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek is a... 948-3719 TALL ORDER We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner Sat., Jan. 15 Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. MC’d by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon Be As Dry As The Desert With... B-DRY SYSTEM Basement Waterproofing! One of the OLDEST Waterproofing Companies in the U.S.A. The BEST Warranty The ONLY Permanent Solution Since 195S! 9126 East DE Avenue Richland Ml 49083 1-800-237-2379 or (616) 629-5252 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13, 1994 Thrilla in the Villa' as TK tops Hastings by 1 point by TX. StnuriUrtoa Vortr Wnftr The Middleville vwxlty bukctbill team seems to enjoy keeping its fans on the edge of their seals and In the stands until the last dog is bung. For the second game In a row al home, lite game went down to the final possession, as the Trojans defeated visiting Hastings 74-73 in overtime. The Hastings boys kept II Interesting. Throughout lhe second half, which began with lhe score tied at 29. more than a dozen lead changes and tie scores lit up the scoreboard. Middleville's game with Byron Center Friday was its fifth this year in which the difference In the score was three points or less al the end. Hastings was coming off a blowout victory over Marshall Friday The game began as a yawner for lhe Trojans, with Hastings opening the game, able to do no wrong. The Saxons ran off a 12-0 lead through the first four and a half minutes. Steve Converse, the 6-6 center for the Troians, opened the scoring for TK when he bit a pair of free throws. Those first points seemed to ignite the Trojans, as the team ran off an 11-2 scoring blitz of its own through the beginning of the secood period. Hastings’ Fred Jiles. No. 20. slows MkfdeviOe's Matt Uu atter he stole the ball and attempted a last break. From there until the end of the half, tbc game was nip and tuck, as both teams attempted to build a lead with Middleville's Hastings’ Chris Youngs. No. 34. had a long way lo go to get over B-foot-six center Steve Converse. He. however, made the shot. Coach says We patented "steal the ball when they're not looking," and Hastings in a precision transition game and two-three defense in full operation. Middleville opened up the biggest lead in the second half when the Trojans led by four at the end of the third period, 53-49. Hastings came back and with three seconds left in regulation. Chris Young powered his way along the baseline and bulled his way through defenders for lhe game tying basket. In the overtime, Andy Brewer and Nathan Bundy hit consecutive three-point baskets for the home team. However, at the other end of the court. Hastings' Jason Kaiser was doing his duty and connecting on the long ball io keep the score even. Then, continuing the way most of the game had transpired, the two teams swapped field goals. In the final 27 seconds of the game. Hastings' Ben Rob be was fouled in the act of shooting and hit one free throw, which put the Saxons up by one. 73-72. Middleville took the ball down the floor with Hastings defending at a slight distance to avoid sending a Trojan to the foul line. With five seconds on the clock, Middleville put up a shot, which missed. On the bright side for T-K fans. Converse had his long arms up under the basket and was able to tip in the game winner as the dock ran out. The Trojans improved their record to 5-1 overall and the Saxons, who have yet to kne at home, fell to 3-4. Hastings has failed to win yet on the road. Leading scorer in the game was T-K's Andy Brewer with 29 points. Converse added 18 for the Trojans, most coming from unch:r-the-ba*ket tip ins. Hastings had four players in double figures. Young had 21, Eric Haines had 20, Ben Robbe had 18 and Kaiser chipped in 11. Young also led the Saxons in rebounds with eight. Robbe had seven and Haines had five rebounds and seven assists. Michael had three steals in lhe game. Converse led the Trojans with 11 rebounds, while the team ran up 13 steals and seven blocked shots. Hastings will play Friday at Sturgis in Twin Valley action, while Middleville travels to league favorite Calvin Christian for O-K Blue play. got our tails whipped on the boards' Delton eagers fall to Plainwell 52-35 Plainwell picked off three rebounds for every one for Delton Tuesday and handed the Panthers a 52-35 nonconfercncc defeat. The loss left Delton with a 1-5 overall season record. "I was pleased with our physical effort in the game," said coach Jim Hogoboom. "but we got our butts whipped on the boards." The Panthers managed only 12 rebounds in the game, while Trojans pulled down 36 including 12 on the offensive boards. "They got multiple shots from in dote," the Panthers ccxh said. "We just czni give up the extra shots like that." Delton was down by two points after the first quarter and by six at lhe half. It was in the third quarter that Plainwell was able to open a comfortable lead by outscoring the Delton matmen split duals with Comstock, South Haven Panthers 15-7. Hogoboom said the thing he liked most about the game was that his team never surrendered. "The kids refused to give in," he said. "I don't have any quitters on the team." He said Chad Lyons, who doesn't make headlines with scoring, was worth a dozen points with his defensive play. "The team was down by 17 and even when the final buzzer was sounding he was still diving for a ball, which he had tipped away from a Trojan playa." Hogoboom said the whole team could have given up when it was down by 18 in the fourth quarter, but it didn't. "They kept trying and cut the lead to 11 The Delton varsity wrestling team split a triangular meet Tuesday, defeating Comstock 53-15 and falling to South Haven 27-24. Jason Thomas (160 lbs.) spent less than a minute on the mat over two matches; he defeated an opponent from Comstock by a pin in 25 seconds and South Haven in 36 seconds Jason Cbarkowski (140) remained undefeated for the Panther matmen with a pin over Comstock in 1:25 and a decision against South Haven 7-4. with less than two minutes to go in the game." Hogoboom said, adding that as time was winding down and the Panthers were taking more chances and gambling more for the turnovers, they began to foul more often. "But they didn't give in," he emphasized. Howie Shattuck led all scorers with 12 points for the Panthers. Jeremy Logan led Plainwell players with 10. The Trojans were 19 of 41 from the field and 13 of 17 from the free throw line. The Panthers were 13 of 41 from the floor and nine of 15 from the charity stripe. "We’re going to work on our shot selection and shoot some more free throws," said Hogoboom. "If we are going to get into contention we have to shoot better." Shawn Coplin (135) scored 12 points for the Panthers with a pin over South Haven in 2:32 and a forfeit over Comstock. Joe Daniels (130) was the only other Panther to win a match over South Haven when he outlasted his Ram opponent 10-6. Other winners versus Comstock were: John Enright (119) with a pin in 1:05; Steve Risner (125) with a pin in 1:01; Tyler McCarty had a pin in 1:33; Travis Homister (171) won by a pin in 2:49; Dan Smith (189) pinned his opponent in 2:59 and John Murphy (145) won by a technical fall. 15-0. Hastings' Eric Haines, No. 54. is guarded by Trojan Steve Converse as ho slips along the baseline for a shot. f BOWLING SCORES 3 Thursday Angels Old Town Tavern 47-25; Ray James Elec. 42-30; McDonald's 39-33; Nashville Chiro. 37%-34%; Big B’s30%4l%. Good Games A Series: K. McMillon 173; D. Snyder 176; B. Moody 195; G. Marsh 147; S. Smith 153; N. McDonald 193-518; J. Kreh 126; L. Colvin 164; B. Cuddahec 194-553. Bowlerettes Kent Oil 44-28; Hecker's ins. 39%-32%; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 39-33; Bennett Ind, 36%-35%; Carlton Center Exc. 31-41; DJ Elect™ 2646. Good Games & Series: H. Coencn 188-525; G. Potter 153433; T. Christopher 214-509; E. Vanasse 188472; J. Decker 201-550; L. Dawe 153445; E. Ulrich 157464 Good Games: E. Dunham 187; B. Schultz 155; J. Doster 155; J McMillen 187; M. Garber 172; R. Murphy 150; B. Hanford 138; P. Britten 157; B. Daugherty 148; N. Goggins 171. Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Panics 46-26; Mace's Ph. 40%-31%; H & S Machine 38%-33%; Hair Care Center 38-34; Varney's Stables 36-36; Misfits 35-37; Nashville Chiropractic 33-39; Cornerstone Realty 32%-39%; Lifestyles 2943. High Games and Series — L. Elliston 210-511; B. Miner 195495; D. Bums 187497; B. Hathaway 179483; G. Otis 176479; S. Pennington 193472; E. Vanessa 178480; F. Schneider 165476; B. High 175446; R Kuempel 146-393; C Shellenbarger 148-385; B. Norris 153; S. Everett 148; B. Vrogindewey 170; Y. Markley 161; S. Drake 162; M. Dull 153; R. Murphy 149; L. Johnson 411. Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 52%-l9%; Valley Realty 44%-27%; Mancino's 43%-28%; Welton^ 42-30; Something Simple 42-30; Question Marks 40-32; Bosley 36%-35%; Hummers 33%-38%; Algonquin Farm 33-39; Varneys 3l%-40%; Leftovers 2745. Good Gaines and Series — P. Hamilton 196-518; M. Kwasniewski 190497; P Fisher 185497; I. Ruthruff 170486; C. Stuart 158455; S. Mogg 156450; N. Totten 160441; J. Power 158440; M Dull 158436; S. Lambert 168431; L Williams 132-372; N. Hummel 179; B. Norris 168; K. Thomason 163; F. Ruthruff 162; B. Tracy 162; R. Kuempel 152; G Scobey 149; L. Johnson 144; A. Welton 139; L Allen 137; T. Joppte 136; B Moore 134; I. Secber 127; C. Swinkunas 119. Sxmday Night Mixed Awesome 4 48%-23%; Really Rotten* 43-29; Dynamites 40%-31%; Hooter Crew 39-29; B.S.crs 39-33; Load Hogs 39-33; Misfits 39-33; Lucky Strikes 37%-34%; Friends 37%-34%; Fearsome 4 36-32; Wanderers 36-36; Leftovers 35-37; Diehard* 34-38; Alley Cals 33%-34%; Rude Ones 3l%40%; Holey Rollers 30%4!%; HAL 27%-40%. Womens High Series and Games — K. Becker 223-547; T Evans 166464; J. Ogden 185454; S Henry 173438, K. Crwckshank 156-360; M Haight 132-342; D Snyder 203; M. Snyder 175; M. Briggs 172; M. Bowman 150; D Woody 141 Mens High Series and Games — J. Bar­ num 223-643; R. Bowman 243-575; D. Storehouse 223-565; S. Sanborn 200-559; N. Aspinall 214-539; D Friend 210-539; F. Mead 173-501; D. Fnend 189-501; R. Swift 202499; J. Bartimus 194495; D. Barnes 205; C. Keeler 197; G. Snyder 193; W. Friend 191; R. Ogden 187; R. Snyder II 185; B. Hodges 182; R. Snyder 177; W. Friend 175; J. Smith 170; J. Davis 156; S. Evans 144. Rec. H Carlton Center Exc. 6; Fair Childs 6; Barry Auto 5; Freeport Supply 4; C.I.A. 4; Davis Roofing 4; Outlaws 3; Freeport Elevator 0. High Games - R Nichols 265; G Heath 258; H. Eckert 175; N. Thaler 226. R. Neymciyer 200; J. Gra&smcycr 184; M. Porritt 201; G. Yoder 195; L. Burch 159; T. Burch 211; B Snider 171; E Olson 188: B Christie 181, T. Eckert 178; J. Jacobs 197; R. Leos 211; D. Fox 191. High Series - J. Usbome 519; J. Jacobs 576; T. Burch 511; R Neymener 558; D. Lambert 534; M Pomtt 541; G. Yoder 519; D. Nevins 570; R. Nichols 638; G Heath 579; N. Thaler 601 Sunday Afternoon Mixed Sage Builders 6-2; Rebels 5-3; 4 H’s 5-3; Good and Bad 5-3; Who’s Next 44 Bad Boys-Bad Giri* 44; Cripples 4-4; Frceportiricans 44; Cedar Creek Builders 3-5; Team fl 3-5; Odd Balls 3-5; Hi Five 3-5; Low Rollers 3-1. Women’s Good Games and Series - T Potter 195-525; J Vaughn 170476; M Her­ man 169428; B. AHerding 175418; T. Sage 140409; T Roth 140-398; L Plank 107-301; B. Tracy 193; T. Evans 171; K. Conger 158; I. Ruthruff 154; B. Roberts 155; D. Conger 134; K. Belka 112. Mens Good Games and Series — R. Fay 195-514; B Redman 183499; K. Alien 168493; M Conger 178-488; L. Tracy 167480; M. Sage 174461; K Greenfield 199459; J. Herman 160448; J McDonald 151-390; R. Louden 138-367; D Conger 175; S Redman 179; R Plank 171; D Her­ man 160; K. Krouse 154; T. Vanderwest 151; R. McMillon 142; T. Jarman 141. Monday Mixers Sabre Manufacturing 45%-26%; Three Ponies Tack 44%-27%; Miller Real Estate 42-30; Unique Washtub Trio 40%-3l %; TM Lassies 39%-32%; Deweys Auto Body 37%-34%; Hastings Bowl 3240; Jo’s Book­ keeping 3141; Michelob 3141; Outward Ap­ pearance 30%4I%; Girrbachs 2943; Rowdic Giri* 2943. Good Games and Series — F. Schneider 163455; B. Thomason 186456; B. Howes 198- 500; R Shaples 183-481; V Carr 166461; S. VanDenburg 191-548; J. McMillon 197-502. Good Gaines — J. Kasinsky 157; P. Cooley 142; S. Decker 152; A. Swanson 135; J. Mercer 195; D. Bums 161; M. Matson 141; A. Graham 145; C. Graham 155; D. Larsen 155; A Hall 166; L. Potter 169; B. Moore 166; S. Dryer 178; L. Perry 157; S. Peck 143; C. Allen 133; R Pitts 135; S Nath 147; D. Keeler 183; J. Donnini 195. Tuesday Mixed NKOTB 10-2; Ned’s Printing 9-3; Middle Lakers 9-3; Consumers Concrete 84; Mancino's 7-5; Woodmansee Construction 6-6; Pin Seekers 6-6; Dads Post 241 6-6; 3 J's 6-6; Lil Demons 4-8; Trigger Figuers 4-8; Blue Light Special 4-8; Thomapple Valley Equipment 3-9; Mason/Davis Line 2-10. Mens Games A Series H. Bowman 189-517; B. Johnson 217; K. Keller 189; M. Davis 251; B. Woodmansee 199- 512; T. Neymeiyer 195-530; R. Fay 217; P. Scobey 225-232-654; R. Haute 534; N. Sinclair 172; D. Johnson 204-532. Womens Games A .Scries S Rose 176-468; D. Sinclair 163; H. Windea 148; G. Buchanan 188; D. Slovinski 156; L. Blakely 170488; D. Ofivarri 145; C Reed 163450. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13, 1994 — Page 11 Hastings JVs run down by Middleville Despite 1 strong offensive performance by Jim Robbe. lhe Hastings junior varsity basketball team was outscored almost two to one by Middleville. Tuesday, 70-37. Robbe bit four three-pointers for the Saxons and led the team with 16 points. Middleville's Brad Kocrba led all scorers with 22 points, including going seven for eight from two-point and two for three from three-point range. Dwight Wade and Jeremiah Postma chipped in 12 points apiece for the junior Trojans. The Saxons fell behind early 19*10 in the first quarter and the rest of the game followed suit, with the young Saxons shooting only 33 percent from the free throw line (3 of 9) and 34 percent from the floor (15 of 44). The Saxons will play Friday at Sturgis Lakewood spikers still undefeated The Lakewood varsity volleyball team made it three dozen wins in a row this season Monday evening when it pommeled Ionia in a nonleague dual match 15*2.15-4. The Lady Vikes' leading killer was Angela Ruffner with 11 kills, followed by Heather Mitchell with six and Tanuni Nielsen with four. Rufner also led the team with nine blocks. Jessi Briseno led the Lady Vikes with 12 serving points and Nielsen and Christi Warner had five each. Setter Becky Rufner had 20 assists m lhe match. Nielson, Briseno and Angela Rufner. according to coach Kelly Rowland, continue to play at better than 90 percent accuracy in all phases of the competition. The Lady Vikes will travel to Mason tonight (Thursday) to lake on the Bulldogs in a Capital Circuit contest. Hastings <JV volleyball team beat one, lose one to start season The Hastings jay vec volleyball team opened its season on January 3 by beating Wayland and losing to East Grand Rapids and Grand Haven. They played in the Delton Tournament Saturday. The spikers took second in their pool and fourth overall for the day. The top scorers for the day were Jenny Dukes 42. Jenae Bailey 34, Rachel Nyttrom 17. and Tanuni Kelly 21. Outstanding performances were shown by Dvkes on offense and defense. Rebecca Mepham and Kelly for setting up the pby*. according to Coach Melva Nystrom. "Nicole Haskin. Colleen Loftus and An­ drea Jones played good defense all day. while Bctsic Keeler. Bailey and Dukes showed their skill at spiking." the coach dded. "Some of the blocking came from Nystrom. Loftus. Jernes and Mepham. The team played a long hard day on Saturday and I’m very pleased with my team. " Hastings wrestler compete in Comstock tournament Sixteen ninth and tenth grade Saxon wrestlers went to Comstock High School to participate in a wrestling tournament on Saturday. Jan. 8. Nine of the Saxon wrestlers came home with medals. The three champions of their weight classes were TJ. Deal (140). Matt Mackenzie (145), and Kevin Morgan (145). Justin Waters (189) was the lone se­ cond place winner. Taking third place medals were Tom Moore (130), Jon Olmsted (152), and Scott Schantz (160). Completing the nine medal winners were Jeremai Cook (119). and Ken Cross (145) who took fourth places. This tournament was a double elimination tournament so every wrestler got to wrestle at least twice. "I was proud of every Saxon wrestler." said Coach Larry Melendy. "They wrestled very aggressively and made many fine moves and counters There is a great deal of potential in these young men." 7th graders split games with Thornapple Kellogg The Flvilinjs seventh grade basketball teams split games against Middleville. Monday. The "B” team edged out its Middleville opponents 21-20. in what coach Phil Anton called a 'thrilling win In a hard fought con­ test. "The team showed a lot of poise, espe­ cially at the end of the game,' he said, adding that lhe defensive pressure in the second half was excellent Leading the team in scoring wu Dusting Humphrey with seven points, followed by Andy Keeler with four. Brent Miller and Don Smith with three. Mike Kensington with two and Chris Fuller and Tim Russell with one apiece. Ken Thompson had seven rebounds. Keller and Fuller bad six. Smith and Humphrey had five steals. The "A" team lost to Middleville 40-31. despite a fine effort by Adam Whitney, who had 10 points and five steals, and Derek Johnson, who had nine points, six rebounds, four steals and two assists. Tim Storms had 11 rebounds, five points and four steals. Tyson Walther had three points and Steve Storrs had two. Coach Anton said the team gave up too many easy baskets in lhe third period, but hung In well to keep the game from becom­ ing a blowout. County awarded grant for housing rehab by EJalne Gilbert AlJUUmt Editor Barry County has been awarded a $250,000 gram from the Stale Departmem of Commerce to conduct a county-wide bousing rehabilitation program to benefit low and moderate income residents. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday accepted the Community Devel­ opment Block Gram and certified County Coordinator Judith A. Peterson as the certi­ fying official for tbc environmental review for the grant. Cheryl Barth of Clarksville previously was named as the grant administrator. She wrote lhe county’s grant application and has experience with block grants in the Nashville and Lake Odessa areas Peterson said it will probably take about three nunths before the county receives any actual dollars for the gram program. Barth has taken application for funds from the program, but she won't process them until the funding is received. After the funds are received. Peterson said she expects Barth will use space In the County Courthouse several days a week to assist applicants. The county had originally requested a $300,000 gram, however Peterson said there may be a possibility that Barry could secure some additional funds if II does a good job with its initial grant and other municipali­ ties doo'1 use ail their funds. The grant is supposed lo be a four-part program. Some ot the possibilities arc for eligible citizens lo obtain direct grants for up to $15,000 for home improvements; emergency grants for new furnaces or roofs; Michigan State Housing Development Au­ thority loans with interest rates ranging from I to 9 percent, based on income; and low Interest loans with grant money. In other business, lhe Comity Board; ■ Approved a six percent pay hike for management positions not represented by unions or associations, the chief deputy clerk, court recorder and law clerk/bailiff. The increase is the same as workers of the County Courthouse Employees Association received. * Re-Appointed Al Francik to the Sub­ stance Abuse Board and Fr Charles Mc­ Cabe. Dennis Witham. Stephanie Fekkes and Ted McKelvey to the Mental Health Board. *+■> new members are currently going to be added to the Commission on Aging Board, which currently has 10 and can have a maximum of 13. • Corrected a clerical error In a budget amendment last month, increasing the coun­ ty's 1993 expenditures by $100. to s total of $6,758,627 and ending with a fund balance of $509,600. Jerrald P. Raid Former Delton Ambulance manager faces sex charge J-Ad Graphics News Service A former mxniger of lhe Deltoo Ambulance Service has been charged in Calhoun County with force counts of criminal sexual conduct. Jerrald P. Reid. 34. was arraigned Jan. 7 in 10th District Court in Calhoun County on three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, a felony punishable by up to life in prison. The offenses allegedly took place Dec. 22 and reportedly involved a juvenile boy. A preliminary exam in district court has been scheduled for Tuesday. Jan. 18. Reid, who was released on $45,000 bond, served as the manager of the Delton Ambulance Service from August 1990 to August 1993. when he resigned to pursue a career as a mortician. Before working at Delton, be served with the Emmet Rescue Squad as well as services in Nashville. Bellevue. Bedford and Lifecare in Battle Creek. Area Obituaries, continued V-------------------- -------------------------------- / I___ Jerry FreemanJr.___________ [ GRAND RAPIDS - Mr. Jerry Freemxn Jr., 65. of 3557 Birchview Coon South East. Grand Rapids. passed away January 9,1994 at Metro­ politan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr Freeman was born oo May 30, 1928 the son of Jerry Freeman, Sr and Jessie Freeman. He was married lo Mary Lou (Rector) Freeman. Mr. Freeman was a truck driver. Surviving Mr. Freeman are his wife: Mary Lou Freeman, children: Michael and Lynne iFreeman) Gadzituki of Dorr, Steven and Colleen Freeman of Wyoming. Jeffrey and Nita Freeman of Cutlerville, two grandchil­ dren: Jessica and William Gadzinski. sisfora: Mrs. Leo (Helen) Huvcr, Mrs. Al (Betty) Kauwcll, brothers Maurice and Myrtle Free­ man and Gordan Freeman. Funeral services were held Wednesday. January 12,1994 al lhe Gaines United Brethren Church with Pastor Mark Beers officiating. Interment al Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Gaines United Brethren Church Music Department. _____________ Arthur Baker HAS I INGS - Arthur Baker, 74, of Quimby Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, January 5. 1994 at his residence Mr. Baker v-uborn on October 16, 1919 in Adrian the son of John and Augusta (Wolf) Baker. He wu raised in the Adrian area. Mr. Baker served Ui -he United States Army from 1942 to 1945. He was married to Virginia P. Armstrong oo February 12, 1951 Mr. Baker farmed in the ManikaU area in the late 1940’s. He worked at Eaton’s in Brale Creek and Oliver Tractor. He roved to Hast­ ings in 1960 where he worked for Francisco Farm Supply until his retirement in 1981. He was and avid outdoorsman. Mr. Baker is survived by his v ife: Virginia of Hastings, son: Thomas A. Bak.t ot Muske­ gon, son atxl wife: Robert and Arnette Baker of Battle Creek, daughter Mrs. (Stephen) Peggy Pierce of Hastings, seven grandchildren. Funeral services woe held Fnday January 7, 1994 at Fon Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek with Full Military Honors. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Asssociation. Arrangements were made by Girebach Funeral Home in Hastings. SHELTER, continued from page 2 job. an office clerk * ho quit when she was be­ ing investigated for embezzlement of shelter funds, and the third a. long-standing grudge against him. Another piece of evidence used was a copy of a personal letter addressed to Mitchell that she claims bad been stolen from her purse by Ronchetti. Other allegations were that. — Ronchetti engaged in disruptive activity thal had a negative impact on the workplace. — Judy Peterson abused her power when she manage lhe animal shelter. — Robert Wenger used his position to have his neighbor not be cited for a violation. — And. Ethel Boze did not properly res­ pond to Gates' request for assistance at the animal shelter. Mutch explained thal he tried to deal with factual issues in his report. And some of the findings could point to serious problems tn the workplace Mutch acknowledged that there were two camps that were as far apart as could be. The only point they agreed on was that Gates and Mitchell had had a personal relationship. On two occasions during the presentation. Gates questioned Mutch and said that not all of his responses had been included. In one instance. Gates said he had not made the allegation against Wenger, but had told Mulch that Ronchetti had been very upset with the outcome. Wenger agreed with Gales. Mutch said that he did not include everything in the report. Meanwhile, the board determined that this report was indeed a public document. Board members will be reading and digesting the material before making any t'zcisions. A copy of the foil document is available at the county clerk’s office for anyone interested. Gates* attorney, Carol Jones Dwyer (who also represented Mitchell) said, “This is the poorest excuse for a report. I'm appalled that all the attorneys did was to parrot back the comments made on the allegations. "There is no legal reasoning, no attempt to distinguish between truth and falsehood, and it repeats what may be lies with no attempt to find the truth!’* Dwyer also said that statements were heavi­ ly edited and cast a negative light on Gates. She sat in on about 13 hours of interviews with Gates. Mitchell and two former animal shelter employees. Lisa Steward and Ace Randall In lhe first interview. Gates brought a tape recorder with him and was told that if he turn­ ed it on. the lawyers would leave, according to Dwyer. Gales said he had been promised a copy of the report before it came to the board. That was not done and Gates still intends to res­ pond to it. including facts that be said were left out. Dwyer said that at this time neither Gates nor Mitchell have decided to press suit. "But. Michigan law gives people the right to be compensated for damage done lo them by the lies of others." she said. "The county put the injurious writing into motion and the county has left itself potential­ ly liable for damages because of total disregard for what is true and what is false." Rutland Twp. changes its insurance company by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Rutland Charter Township board unanimously agreed to switch insurance carriers after presentations from two companies last week. Coverage from its previous company, Burnham atxl Flowers, and the new one. the Michigan Township Par-Plan are very similar, said Supervisor Robert Edwards. However, tbc Par-Plan did not ask for any deductible in its errors and omission coverage, as Bumham and Flowers did. and it covered bonding of township officials, Edwards said. The township had carried coverage with John Ryan in the past, and Edwards noted that the Par-Plan now has policies for 1.100 municipalities, an upward growth, while Burnham and Flowers has 755. The premuinw made the difference to him. Edwards said. The Burnham quote was $406 higher, and another $180 would have to be added to thal to Include coverage for bonding. In other business. the board unanimously passed a resolution to satisfy a State Treasury Department requirement for a policy on handling sealed bids. Edwards said the township already met the requirements, but needed a written policy statement to send to lhe state. Board members also learned that the Michigan Liquor Control Commission has changed its procedures, reverting to the previous method of allocating liquor licenses in a township Liquor licenses arc allotted to townships based on population, and Rutland has just one license, held by the Blarney Stone. Now those applying for available liqour licenses will apply directly to the township. Edwards said, and the local board will determine who will get the license and ask the Liqour Control Commission for approval That is a direct reversal of how it was done in the past. The board also: • Said that representatives of Hastings Sanitary Service will make a presentation at the February board meeting Since lhe board changed its meeting date from the second Wednesday of tbc month to the first Wednesday, that meeting will be on Feb. 2 at 7:30 p.m. • Will consider replacing a copy rraching and computer printer. • Gave unanimous final plat approval to Fairview Estates. The development, across from the Barry County Expo Center, meets or exceeds all township requirements for platting. Edwards said. • Will study a subdivision control ordinance over the next month, and will be asked to vote to "receive" it at the February meeting. If adopted by the board, the ordinance will control future development. • Listened to Barry County Commissioner Sandy James. She reported that the Courts and Law building contstruction is* on schedule with an anticipated March opening. She said parking space required by zoning regulations has not been found, but alternatives are being looked at. Edwards said the city is missing a golden opportunity by not giving the county the old hotel to be razed for parking. He maintained that a three-level parking garage "would be a wonderful thing for downtown." People could walk downtown, or to the courthouse, or the Courts and Law building. He added that the hotel sits on a deep lot that would give plenty of parking space "A parking lot would be very conducive lo downtown." be said, adding thal he thought other county governmental units might help financially with such a project. "The DDA, the county, townships should work in a spirit of community," be said. "Better yes,' Edwards said, wanning to the subject "tear down City Hal! and the Adrounie bouse, renovate the hotel, and move the city offices to the hotel." FINANCIAL FOCUS ‘umahrd by Marie D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas * Co. Inflation, interest rates, bond values Everyone wants to know where inters: rates are headed, but the best prediction anyone can make is that interest rates will undoubtedly follow inflation. To illustrate, as inflation dropped from double-digit numbers in the 1980s to 3 percent to 4 percent today, interest rates also fell — from record highs to the lowest levels in near­ ly 25 years. Inflation determines the direction of interest rates. In turn, interest rates affect the market value of bonds. Although bonds offer stable income and the return of principal at maturity, their current market value fluctuates and is determined by interest rates. For example, if you own a 10-year, $10,000 bond paying $600 annually, and in­ terest rates increase so that a newly issued bond pays $700 annually, the market value of your bond would drop. The market would be unwilling to pay the foil $10,000 for your bond if others are available paying $100 more per year. If you wanted to sell your bond, it would be discounted to its current market value of about $9,400. If you decided not to sell it. you would continue to receive the in­ come as promised. The good news is that declining interest rates mean capital gains for dodos. Table A shows how changes in interest rates affect the value of different types of bonds. Compared to other investments, money­ market funds benefit from any rise in short­ term interest rates. Money-market shares maintain a stable market value, and income from interest-rate increases is realized within weeks. However, when interest rates decline, money-market funds are the first to lose when compared with other bond investments. The longer the bond’s maturity, lhe greater the impact of interest rates on market value. For every 1 percent increase rates decline, money-market funds arc the first to lose when compared with other bond investments. The longer the bond’s maturity, the greater the impact of interest rates on market value. For every 1 percent increase in interest rates, a $10,000. 30-year Treasury bond would lose almost 10 percent in value ($940), while a 5-year Treasury note would lose less than 4 percent ($383). Zero-coupon bonds are the most sensitive, fluctuating about three times as nuch as con­ ventional bonds of the same maturity. A I percent rise in interest rates would cut almost 20 percent $1,989) off the value of a $10,000 30-year zero-coupon bond. As a nite, you should only buy zero-coupon bonds if you intend to keep them to maturity. They pay no income until maturity and. of all bonds, are most vulnerable to interest-rate (lactations — which could hurt if you have to sell them before maturity. Individuals who need ready access to their savings should consider money-market funds first. They are safe and allow withdrawal at any time without penalty. Additionally, they contuinually reflect every change in interest rates. Investors who buy long-term bonds, on the other handt should expect more fluctua­ tion in principal in exchange for higher When buying bonds, remember that infla­ tion dictates interest rates, and interest-rate changes affect the market value of bonds. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 55 Amaritech 75 497. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 597. Clark Equipment 517. 247. CMS Energy Coca Cola 43 597. Dow Cherhlcal Exxon 647. Family Dollar 167. Ford 677. General Motors 59*/. Great Lakes Bancorp 217. Hastings Mfg. 31 IBM 587. 527. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 447. 20 Kmart Kellogg Company 577. McDonald's 587. Sears 527. Southeast Mich. Gas 217. Spartan Motors 167. Upjohn 29 Gold $387.60 Silver „ 5.12 Dow Jones 3850.31 Volume 307,000,000 Change + 7. ANI +'h + 5*/. +1 -7. -17. + 2*/. + 7. + 7. +3 + 27. —1 +1 + 7. —17. + 7. —17. -7. +1 + 7. —7. — -17. + .40 + .03 + 56.54 Give a Special Gift of... LOCAL NEWS (A Great Gift for Any Occasion) Give A Subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper...945-9554 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13, 1994 Hastings business students win 35 awards The Hastings Kiwanis held a chicken dinner Friday evening at the Hastings High School Cafeteria. The money raised with the dinner was to be put toward funding the dub's future community projects, Kiwanis members said. Kiwanis has chicken dinner About 320 hungry people turned out to sample the Kiwanis' culinary expertise. The dinner ran from 5 to 7 p.m. Hastings High School business students earned 35 awards in occupational and leader­ ship contests al lhe Business Professionals of America Regional Competitive Events Meet Jan. 7. The Hastings students, along with students from other southwest Mihcigan high schools and career technical centers, used facilities at Davenport College in Grand Rapids for the competitors Students placing in the competitions includ­ ed: Becky Anderson. Business Math, fourth place; Andy Cove, Small Business Manage­ ment Team, first place; Angie From. Office Specialist, first place; Jenny Hubbel, Small Business Mangement Team, first place. Kevin Hubert. Data Assistant, first place; Seth Hutchins. Computer Specialist, first place, and Data Assistant, fourth place; Amanda Jennings. Spelling Team, first place, and Business Proofreading, fourth place; Theresa Kelly. Employment Skills, third place, and Prepared Verbal, second place. Michelle Lancaster. Employment Skills, fourth place; Brandi Lydy. Economic Awarenes. fifth place, and Entrepreneur, se­ cond place: Jeff Myers. Computer Assistant, fourth place and Business Law. fifth place; and Data Assistant, second place; Tom Nitzsche. Employment Skills, sixth place, and Small Business Management Team, first place Tony Norris. Computer Assistant, fifth place; Shala O'Grady. Computerized Ac­ counting. sixth place; Justin Reid, Business Math, fifth place, and Data Assistant, third place. Sheilie Schantz. Legal Concepts, first place, and Small Business Management Team, first place; Aaron Schantz. Spelling Team, first place. Prepared Verbal, sixth place. Business Knowledge Skills, fourth place and Keyboarding, third place; Jamie Scobey. Medical Concepts, third place. T.J. Todd. Banking Concepts, fourth place; Derek Vcltr. Employment Skills, second place; and Alyce Zimmerman. Extem­ poraneous Verbal, third place. Spelling Team, first place and Diplomat Award. Hastings students earned 11 first-place awards. The Hastings chapter entered four students in one of the computer competitions, and those four students earned the top four awards. All students who entered the Employ­ ment Skills competition also placed. In addition, senior Alyce Zimmerman was awarded the Diplomat Award, recognizing her accomplishments in service and leader­ ship activities. The Small Business Management Team competition required students to analyze a business and develop a business plan to pre­ sent before a team of judges. Contests re­ quired students to apply their computer knowledge and skills they had learned in their business classes, as well as their communica­ tion and presentation skills. The Data Assistant and Specialist competi­ tion tested general computer knowledge and required completion of business problems us­ ing database and spreadsheet applications. The Employ ment Skills competition tested job seeking and retention skills. Students needed to complete an application, resume and letter of application. Personnel represen­ tatives from various Grand Rapids firms con­ ducted job interviews to determine winners. The Hastings students are eligible to enter state competition at the Business Professionals of America Stale Conference in Detroit March 4-6. Winners at the state conference arc eligible to represent Michigan in national competition in San Francisco in May. Business Professionals of America is the state Board of Education sponsored vocational student organization for students enrolled in business programs. Activities include occupa­ tional and leadership development, service projects and development of basic business skills. This is the eighth year the Hastings Chapter of Business Professionals of America has competed. The local chapter's advisors are Mary Dawson. Patrick Purgiel and Elbert Black. When you need to say "Welcome", to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations" to a family member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to These Kiwanis slaved over trays ol hot chicken to make sure the chicken was cooked right. The Kiwanis are planning another dinner, this time serving spaghetti, for Feb. 25 Voters may apply for March 15 absentee ballot Michigan Secretary of State Richard H. Austin reminds voters that they may now app­ ly for absent voter ballot if they plan to be outof-town for lhe special election on Tuesday. March 15. "The special election requested by the Legislature to decide the fate of a ballot pro­ posal on school funding comes at a lime when many Michigan residents will be vacationing in wanner parts of the country or sightseeing with their children on spring break." explain­ ed Michigai/s chief elections official. "As residents make plans to be out-of-town March 15. they should add an absent voter ballot ap­ plication to their list of things to do.'* State law allowed registered voters to apply for an absent voter ballot 75 days poor to the election if they plan to be out-of-town on Election Dav The law also extends lhe right The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 Business Profeslsonals of America members display plaques and cer­ tificates won in regional competition (from left, first row) Becky Anderson, Seth Hutchins, Amanda Jennings, (second row) Heather Johnson, Alyce Zimmerman, Theresa Kelly, Michelle Lancaster, Andy Cove, Tim McCandish, (third row) Erica Tracy, Keri Rugg, Danyell Thornton, Sherri Kenfleld, Kevin Hubert, Shala O'Grady, Sheilie Schantz, (fourth row) Crystal Wilson, Jamie Scobey. Derek Velte, Angie Fruln, Tom Nltzsche, Tony Norris, TJ. Todd, Jeff Myers, Jenny VanAmen, Justin Reid, Jenny Hubbel, Aaron Schantz and Brandl Lydy. A musical contribution... Exchange Club of Hastings President Barbara Schondeknayer (left) presents h'gh school choral music director Patti LaJoye with a check, a contribution from the dub for the choir's performance at the combined Christmas party last month. Young Careerists Award nominees sought by BPW The Hastings chapter of the Business and Professional Women's organization is seeking candidates to compete for its annual Young Careerist Award. The award is the local BPW's way of recognizing the accomplishments of suc­ cessful young women who have careers. To be eligible, a candidate must between the ages of 21 and 35 by July 31. and must be or have been employed in a business or pro fession with at least one year of full-time work experience in her career area. The Young Careerist candidate also must live, work, train or continue her education in Michigan, be outstanding in her scholastic work, community service or church work, and support the goals and objectives of the National Federation of Business and Profes­ sional Women. A panel of judges will select the successful candidate on the night of Tuesday. Feb. 8. The judging will be based on a three-minute speech, a personal interview and biographical data. Presentation of the award will be made that evening The winner of lhe local competition with represent the Hastings BPW organization in a district Young Careerist competition in Rockford this April. Expenses from the com­ petition wulbe paid by the Hastings BPW Anyone who woould like to nominate so­ meone may call Laurie Kingma al 948-4414 or 792-9942. Applications are due by Mon­ day. Jan. 24. Write Us A Letter. • • we welcome your opinions or point of view on subject of current general interest. Make your letter brief, comments should be made in good taste, you MUST Include your signature, address and phone. We reserve the right to reject, edit or many changes as necessary. Write: Letters to the Editor, Hastings Banner, Box B, Hastings, Ml, 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS PLANNING COMMISSION PUBLIC HEARING The Hastings City Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 7,1994 at 7:45 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway to consider the rezonlng of Lots 900 and 901, except the North 12 ft of 900-901 and the NW of Lots 963-964 from R-2 (Residential) to AO (Apartment/Offlce) and also the rezoning of Lot 413, and the unnumbered Lots North of 413 and 414, from R-S (Residential Suburban) to AO (Apartment/Offlce) as shown on map below. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public Inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or call 616-945-2468. to vote by absent voter ballot to individuals unable to vote without assistance; voters 60 years of age or older, voters in jail awaiting arraignment or trial, voters working as precinct inspectors in a precinct other than where they are registered to vote; and voters unable to attend the polls because of religious beliefs. If any of these conditions exist, voters should write or telephone their city or tow nship clerk to obtain an absent voter ballot application, or complete the application in person al the local clerk's office Voters nuy also write a letter to the local clerk requesting an absent voter ballot and explaining the reasons why. The final day to register tn the special elec­ tion in Valentine's Day. Monday. Feb. 14. This notice is given pursuant to Section 3.260(4Xb) of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk AMERICAN | 800- association- 678-LUNG �The Hastings Barmer — Thursday, January 13, 1994 — Page 13 Hastings Sanitary Service model of "new" landfill Editor's Note: Tbc following story appeared in lhe Jan. 26. 1993. issue of the Reminder. It deals with just what the landfill is and its functions. Manager ol Hastings Sanitary Services Ken Nei. left, and Steve Balagna, vice president Ol corporate development for City Services Corp, listen to a question at the Hastings Charter.Township board meeting Monday LANDFILL cont. from page 1 Over a quarter cf a year, with a given ot 700 tom dumped a day. without Barry County residents being assessed the royalty, lhe township would get about $15,000 every quarter, or $20,000 if everyone delivering trash lo the landfill was charged. If die royalty ol 20 cents per cubic yard was collected by the county. Balagna advised paying for further recycling a HSS. a hazardous household waste day. ar.d re­ certifying the local health department so they could monitor the landfill. Local control is better, be said, because they are closer to the situation and have more a stake than someone sitting in the Plainwell office of the DNR. The director of lhe Barry Eaton District Health Department. James Scbnackenberg. agreed that local testing would be better than letting lhe DNR doing It oo an Irregular "We are authorized to enforce Ml. But it's more than Just the landfill; its solid waste management. The transfer stations and drop­ off points are largely unregulated. They will have to be regulated for periodic monitoring." Schnackenberg said. Balagna also advised an advisory board be set up with representatives from landfill neighbors, the county, townships and local government to meet periodically to discuss rumors and issues pertaining to running the landfill. Neil gave the reasons he is supporting the ptan. He gave a personal account ot why be sold the landfill, and added. "I picked the best company; 1 talked to families that are still with the company today and they're satisfied. "Eve had no problems with the neighbors, no stench, and I'm proud of it. I put a lot back into it." be said of his years ruining the landfill. He had oo intention of selling, despite requests from buyers, until 'Subtitle D" came up. be said. Those are federal regulations from lhe EPA, which, coupled with restrictive and expensive local, stale and DNR rules finally forced Neil think seriously about selling, he said. "Even if I stayed with it. I couldn't do it." he said of meeting the expensive rules. "The regional concept is back, but it never left; it had to happen." he said. -What I'm up against right now Is ’why City Management Because I’m comfortable with them When 1 hear you say ’our1 landfill: you're right. Il is yours. But I pay the bills. I sold to the people who win take care of it. I'm proud of it. -Any time a company makes a change, flags fly up. I don't blame you.* he continued. 'No matter how much trash we put in there. I'm proud of It. Ill always be proud of U.Durtng discussion, one observer said the landfill might just consider raising its fees, because they were too low. Questioners also asked thal research be done oo what area landfills charge for They learned that the landfill now accepts about 155 tons a day. and would like to NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY reach about four limes that much, or about 586 tom per day. Also, the plan does not include any expansion after 20 yean, but lhe closure ot lhe landfill. "We could consider expanding it some more, but now wc propose that the site close." Balagna said. If the expansion is denied, lhe landfill has 13 yean of room left, he said. After the discussion ended, lhe Hastings Township Board resumed Ils regular meeting. Members tabled for more information a request to assess 10 cents a yard on some or all solid waste delivered to Hastings Sanitary Service (see related story). by Jean Gallup Staff writer A common misconception about land­ fills is that the owners take a homeowners garbage to a large hole in the ground and dump it in. People remember the 1950s. 60s. and 70s when that’s about what happened. Steve Essling. Environmental Coord­ inator of Hastings Sanitary Service, which is owned by City Environmental Services Landfill. Inc. of Hastings, explains the differ­ ences between then and now. “Anytime it costs a half million dollars an acre to design, install and close out. it’s not a dump. These are not dumps anymore." he said. Ken Neil is the former owner of the facility and now the manager. "We have 30 monitoring wells, that tell us the performance of the ground water and the cells." he said, and the water from the wells are tested quarterly for contamination. They have six cells of varying sizes at the North Broadway site. “No other industry has to monitor test wells and the site every quarter for 30 years post-closure like a landfill does." he said. Even with no income coming in from the business, the landfill owners are legally obligated to maintain test wells and collec­ tion systems to pump out leachate, and pro­ vide for its disposal, he pointed out. The grounds on a closed facility must be main­ tained also, with no erosion allowed over the thirty years. The owners of landfills do have to pro­ vide that kind of monitoring. I don't know of any other business that has to do anything like that." he said. As pan of the constant upgrading of the facility, an open leachate pond was aban­ doned in favor of a Harvistor which bolds approximately 250.000 gallons of leachate. It is filled with the liquid from the cells which is collected by a series of pipes and pumps. The pumping of all of the liquid from a cell is to keep them dry which prevents buildup of pressure which can lead to leak­ age After pre-treating, between 500.000 and 750.000 gallons go to the waste water treat­ ment plant in Hastings every year. In the 1950s and 60s. Barry County had 17 licensed disposal sites that townships and villages maintained. In the future, there will be fewer and much larger land fills in the state, and all will be high tech, he said. He predicted that by 1995. there will be a total of less than 50 in the'state. Michigan Waste Industries Association, which Essling chairs, is now working with the DNR on a new set of rules governing landfills, which will be the 'bible' replacing pa. 641. The association has about 200 haulers, disposers and recyclers in its group, and have been working very closely with the represen­ tatives of the DNR. pointing out areas where they have expertise. Essling said lhe new document is one that people in his trade can live with, and it also satisfies the DNR. The goal of the industry is to make costs predictable over the next 20 years; to insure stability in costs so each municipality or indi­ vidual can plan on wha: will happen in the future. Essling said. HSS is in the process of installing a new cell, about a third of a large 12 acne cell. So far. the cell has had the subgrade prepared, and when weather permits, will have three feel of clay compacted in the bottom, fol­ lowed by a layer of 60 mill plastic mem­ brane. with another three feet of clay, and an 80 mill plastic membrane above that. Although the words plastic and liner may bring to mind a flimsy household garbage bag. the liner is rigid, with 80 mills measuring about one-eighth of an inch thick. The sa.ne material is used by auto manufac­ turers to fabricate ra tanks. The liners. wWch have welded seams, are essential to collect lhe leachate, which is all of the liquid that forms in a cell; rain, snow, moisture from food and other dispos­ ables that will all be recovered. The seams are tested to assure tney are 100 percent airtight. Essling said. Cay that is also used as a liner in land­ fills is specifically measured for its damp­ ness. and its compactability on the day it is used. Allowed moisture in the day can be two percentage points dryer or five points wetter than the set standard to be used. Essling said. If lhe moisture content is within those limits, a machine called a "sheep's fooP presses the clay to 90 percent density. "Ken's lucky. He has a lot of good day on the property." he said. When the weather is favorable in lhe spring, the cell will be completed, probably taking another 30 days, he said. The DNR then has 90 days to inspect and approve the building of lhe cell. To dose a cell, two feet of day liner is installed, six inches of topsoil and then vegetation, typical­ ly grass. Subtitle D. the federal law. also requires if there is a synthetic liner on the bottoil. there also must be another on the top before closure. Essling said. In addition n six cells, there is a recy­ cling operation, and an area for the public to drop off glass, tin. paper, milk jugs, card­ board and newspapers, which Essling said is the most popular item being recycled. Newspaper also provides the least return on the dollar, be mentioned. •• ■ The landfill has the capacity of continue for another 20 years, and since 1955. have used only 15 acres, Essling said. "We develop cells to fit the cootour of the property, when Ken started it was with a 20 year capacity. We re about one half-way though lhe scheduled development that Ken started, and we still have 20 years projected." he said. The trend toward reliance on privately owned landfills came about because of the cost of environmentally safe disposal. Fading remarked. When act 641 came into effect in 1976. the cost of the environmental study to run a land fill under the new environmental rules often cost as much as an entire township's budget. Townships and villages shortly got out of the business of waste disposal, some­ times setting up transfer stations from which waste would be hauled to larger private or municipal landfills. Nashville. Maple Grove and Castleton townships have collaborated in setting up transfer stations, as has Barry. Prairieville. Hupe and Johnstown townships. Other waste haulers also bring their truck loads to the site, Ruling said. Of the new rules, he. said. “No one want­ ed to be liable to clean up a problem that we can fix before the landfills are built. We can engineer these changes into the plans, but no one can afford to go back and fix these things after the projects are completed.” he said. Testing has become high-tech too. to the point where they can detect parts per billions of anything they are*looking for. For example if you threw a ping-pong ball into the gymnasium at Hastings High School; that ball would be one part per bil­ lion. If you have 57 single-spared pages of small type on both sides of the pages, and left out one character, be it a number, tetter or comma—thal is one part per billion. "As a result of the 60s and 70s. these are standards that lhe people have driven the DNR and the industry to set up to eliminate futuie problems. Today’s cells are very safe." He points out that the cost of having your garbage disposed of is usually less than one half of the cost of cable TV. The major point Essling makes is that "disposal is one of the last bargains left out there." Essling has been with Neil about five vears and was previously lhe director of lhe Barry Eaton District Health Department for 15 years. . “Anytime it costs a half million dollars an acre to design, install and close out,its not.a dump..." Steve Fitting Solid waste collection fee decision delayed by Hastings Township officials by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings Charter Township officials delayed by one month a decision on when and bow much to collect per yard of solid waste thal goes into lhe landfill. The question of collecting 10 cents a yard was discussed, but questions of bow much nearby townships are collecting, how much could be assessed. whether they want to request the fee from all Barry County residents or exempt township residents were not answered. The timing of the royalty, which the township can collect by law as the host township, was questioned by Trustee Franklin Beckwith. He noted thal lhe current controversy over whether to expand Hastings Sanitary Service to a regional landfill by adding room and accepting waste from other counties is far from over. Beckwith said that a number of other townships were opposed to the regional expansion, and the board might want to wait, especially since it had not been collecting the fee in the past. "I think its best we not tax Barry County residents before wc find out," he said. In any case, be said, they should "not penalize our people." "Were sitting here with this gold mine,' said Trustee Neil Wilder, "they're (tbc other townships) just glad its not in their township. It's going to boil down to lake it now or take it later. We're going to get it whether wc want it or not. I think wc should check around, see what other townships are receiving, and utilize the funds for this township." Dwight Newton, a member of an advisory board for the township, gave his opinion. "Il's take it or they will shove it down our throats. We definitely should not assess Barry County residents; let the county levy a fee. Out of this county definitely should W' Mike Smith, another trustee, said the board should "keep in mind, if we have to export somewhere else lhe cost is going to be very expensive." Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn asked if board members could negotiate more than 10 cents a yard, and was told by Supervisor Richard Thomas thal they could "I hate to talk about a tax before this is done." Beckwith said. Cruttendcn said she thought they should levy it whether it passes or not. Director of Barry I-aton District Health Department James Schnackenberg advised the board to look at contracts with other firms around the state, and if they did assess the tax. they "identify what you're using it for, earmark the money." Newton proposed sending tokens for two free pick-up loads of dumping for each township resident per year, and Schnackenberg said some townships don't charge their residents anything for the dumping service when they arc the host township. "In reality, now's the time to negotiate. Once it's passed, you've lost 90 percent of your negotiating power," Newton said. A member of the audience urged the board not use the issue of money to base its decision on the regional landfill concept. "Suppose this doesn't pass" said Beckwith just before lhe unanimous vote to tabic the question, "we can still pass an ordinance to collect money from them." Thomas will spend the next month gathering data to share with the board at its next meeting. In other business the board: • Heard from Rhonda Hesselink at the Freeport Library thal the library had issued 156 cards to Hastings Township residents over lhe last year. Hesselink reported that those residents were 14 percent of its total usage, up from the previous year. Penal fines for the year from the township residents were $4,477.23. The board voted unanimously to contract with the library to provide free services for lhe township for another year for $ 1,000. • Voted 5-2 to pass a resolution to collect summer taxes for tbc schools. Treasurer Diana Phillips and Cruttendcn voted "no." Phillips strongly objected to approving the resolution until after a March 15 state election on school finance reform • Agreed unanimously to retain township attorney James Galooze and township auditor Jack Walker. • Agreed 5-2 to retain the services of Mike Hallifax as sexton, approving a year's extension on his contract, with no price increase from the original $5,200. Several changes went into effect at the cemetery during the year, including cut grass being removed and foundations being poured within four weeks of the order. Also. Hallifax will continue to be reimbursed for reasonable expenses for trips to the dump. Phillips and Cruttendcn both remarked that Hallifax was very cooperative and easy to work with. "He goes out of his way to please us," Cruttenden said. Wilder objected to renewing the contract without receiving bids from others, but when the motion was made to stay with Hallifax, it was 5-2 with Wilder and Trustee Doug Peck voting no. • Heard that road work for next year will include work on Barber Road. The old asphalt will be ground off and a new driving surface 24 feet wide with an additional four feet for road shoulders will be installed. The total cost for the project is $450,000, with the township's share $48,000. In lhe future, said Commissioner Jack Lenz from the Barry County Road Commission, Barber Road will be a "Class A" road all the way to Woodland. Lakewood school settles with ex-superintendent by Sharon B. MB er Staff Writer The Lakewood Board of Education has accepted a mediated settlement in a suit brought against the district by former Superintendent Thomas O. Makela. The decision to pay Makela $35,000 was reached after a closed executive session Dec. 21. The settlunent follows months of negotiations. Lakdfrood released him from his duties Oct. 1, 1992, just after had received an unsatisfactory evaluation from the board. In a 7-0 decision, the Lakewood board decided in September 1992 not to renew Makela's contract for the 1993 year and terminated his employment effective Oct. 1, 1992. Steven Secor, director of administrative services, then was appointed interim superintendent. Lawyers for both the school board and Makela agreed to a $40,000 total setdement award reached by a mediation panel. The agreement includes $5,000 in money put toward taxes and his retirement benefits. "From a board of education standpoint, given the nature of the law suit itself and the recommendation of the mediation panel, lhe board fell it was definitely in the best interest of the Lakewood School District lo settle,” said Jeffrey Boot, who was board president at the time of Makela s dismissal. "We are very pleased that the suit is behind us and we will be able to concentrate fully on educational processes which will be of benefit to the students of our schools." Makela. a 25-year veteran in the education field at the time of his selection as superintendent by the board in May of 1989. succeeded William Eckstrom who had served the district for 30 years as its first and only school superintendent. Makela came lo Lakewood from the Indian River Inland Lakes Schools. The decision to hire Makela had been made after reviewing 60 applications, interviewing nine candidates and visiting the districts of the three finalists. Thomas O. Makela "The subsequent firing of the superintendent, nearly four years into his position, was a process of the school board evaluating Makela against goals they had set, his contract responsibilities and his job description." said Booi. The board evaluation of the superintendent was unsatisfactory in a number of areas, said Boot. It was a question of the board defining goals with Makela's concurrence and then putting the evaluation against those prescribed goals. The Lakewood Board honored the contract through lhe rest of lhe year, following Makela's October dismissal, paying his salary to Dec. 31.1991 The resulting suit brought against the board by Makela asked for one year's salary plus benefits. It stemmed from a March 1992 meeting in which an item to extend the superintendent's contract from an additional year was added to agenda action. The board's bylaws state that no action items may be added to the agenda of a meeting without the full board being present. Booi and Ronald Wells both were absent from that March meeting, therefore the board contended that the contract extension was not valid due to action that actually was illegal. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 13, 1994 Plainwell man accused of asault changes attorneys A 42-yexr-old Plainwell man switched attorneys Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Ronnie L. Hall had been represented by Timothy Tromp, but now will have David Dodge as his attorney. Craig Haenel will sen e as co-counsel. Hall is charged with assaulting a woman with a handgun in September without the intent to murder her or cause her great bodily harm. Tha» charge is punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 One. or both. He also faces one count of possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony and a charge of recklessly using a firearm. The felony firearm charge carries a sentence of two years in prison, which must be served consecutive to and before any other sentence on a felony charge. Recklessly using a firearm is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Hall stood mute to the charges in November. Not guilty pleas were entered on hisbenalf. His case was remanded to 56th District Court for a preliminary exam. In other recent court business: • A 31-year-old Delton man facing two counts of possessing marijuana in 1992 pleaded guilty to a reduced charge. Danny D. O'Connell pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing marijuana, second offense, a felony punishable by two years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. In exchange for his guilty plea, lhe Barry County Prosecutor's Office agreed to drop two charges that O'Connell possessed marijuana with the intent to manufacture and deliver it. second offense. Those charges are punishable by up to eight years in prison or a $4,000 fine, or both. The prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that O’Connell had a police scanner in his truck, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $500 fine, or both. O'Connell told the court be was getting gas in Barry Township when a officer from the Department of Natural Resources saw the scanner in his truck. When police investigated, they also found four ounces of marijuana in the truck, be said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 !rr \lt inoiidiii Want lo Krill Httsuuw Services IN MEMORIAM fa loving memory of our dear wife, mother and grandmother who left os Jan. 14. 1993. Wilham Cramer and family SECRETARY OF STATE wants to lease 1,700 aq. ft. of ground floor retail office space in Hastings. Provisions needed for 35 car paricing and a 45*x90* BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging & finishing specialist Insured & guaranteed work. 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State St. — Hastings, Ml Get Any Regular 6'Sub For Only $1.99 With Purchase Of A Medium Drink 725-A W. State St. - Hastings, Ml SsUBUJRy\ CARD OF THANKS Francis Fay would like to thank all the people who were there to help during and after -*c fire on Dec. 26th. A special thanks to the Nash­ ville and Hastings Fire Dcpl Also Pennock Hospital Emergency room and ambu­ lance crew. A very special thanks to the neighbors at Sundago Park, who know who they are, and my Family. Thank you _________________ Francis Fay THE FAMILY OF LOIS PENNING wish to thank all the friends and relatives for the cards, Howers and donations given in our lime of sorrow. Your thoughtfullncss is deeply appreciated. Gerald E. Henning Gary and Lynne Biermachcr Scott and Carol Henning Tom and Deb Griffith Bill and Judy Milkr and grandchildren COURT NEWS: A Jan. 20 sentencing was scheduled. Another man who was charged in the same incident, Thomas G. Sowles, 31, of Delton, received a new attorney. Sowles had been represented by Larry C. Willey, but Willey stepped aside due to irreconcilable differences Frank Neral was appointed to represent Sowles. Sowles faces two counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to manufacture and deliver it. second offense, and another charge of having a police scanner in a vehicle. He stood mute to the charges on April 8. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. A Jan. 20 pre-trial was set. • A 44-year-old Hastings man pleaded guilty to a charge of manufacturing marijuana in October. James R. Highsmith pleaded guilty to lhe charge as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Highsmith is a habitual offender, second offense. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend that Highsmith not be sent to prison, but instead be placed on probation with the possibility of serving up to one year in jail. Manufacturing marijuana is punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. This is Highsmith's second conviction involving marijuana. Because it is his second drug offense, the maximum sentence Highsmith can receive on the marijuana charge is doubled to a possible eight years in prison or a $4,000 fine, or both. Highsmith told lhe court during his plea that be grew two marijuana plants behind his home. He said they grew taller than be is. Sentencing was set for Jan. 20. • A 28-year-old Middleville man accused of drunk driving and driving with a suspened license in July stood mute to those charges. Not guilty pleas were entered on David H. Rackow’s behalf. Rackbow is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of driving with a suspended license, second offense, a high-court misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. A Jan. 27 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 20-year-old Hopkins man accused of breaking into the Sea Shanty store oo Chief Noonday Road in August pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Clinton J. Shook pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny in a building as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop a break-in charge pending against Shook. Larceny in a building is punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Breaking and entering carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison. Shook told the court during his plea that be and two cousins were drinking one night and they decided to go to the Sea Shanty. Once, there, the trio broke into the store, grabbed a rackful of clothes and put it in the back of their car. Shook said. Sentencing was set for Jan. 27. ' Clinton's cousin. Marcus L. Shook. 21, of Kalamazoo, stood mute to identiclc charges of breaking into the store and stealing clothes. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Appeals Court mulls newspaper's motion on closing courtroom J-Ad Graphics News Service Tlx Michigan Court of Appeals beard arguments last week oo a Barry County judge's decision to clone bls courtroom during the Jury selection of lhe Stephen Lawrence trial in September 1992. James Brady, an attorney for The Grand Rapids Press, argued Tuesday. Jan. 4. thal Barty County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster s decision to close the courtroom wu illegal. Brady asked the three appeals court judges hearing the case to reverse Shuster's ruling. Two ot the appeals judges. Janet Neff and David Sawyer, have said publicly that Shuster should not have closed the courtroon to the public or pres*, but they have said they don't believe a ruling against Shuster would warrant a new trial for Lawrence. Brady said ue United Stales Supreme Court has ruled numerous times that Jury selections and trials should be open to lhe public. -You simply cannot close criminal trials without notice and a compelling Interest,' Brady said Wednesday In a telephone interview, 'h's important to keep the court open so you don't have justice dealt behind closed doors." No cue was on hand at last week's hearing to argue on behalf of Barry County. Stephen I-awrence wa* convicted in October 1992 of first-degree murder and arson in connection with the February 1992 fire that killed his father. Willard Lawrence. 74. a former president of the Felpauscb Food Center chain. He waa sentenced in November lo Ilf: In prison without parole on lhe charges. Shuster said M lhe time ot Lawrence's jury selection that he closed the court room because the Jury pool of more than 150 jurors would fill the 131-seat courtroom, leaving no room for anyone else. The Press quickly tiled a motion in Barry County Circuit Court demanding that tbc courtroom be open to the public. Shuster befrd the motion on lhe day of lhe jury selection and denied IL He also denied a motion to delay jury selection pending an appeal. The Press then appealed the rulings lo the Court of Appeals No final decision on the motion wa* made by lhe appeals court panel. Brady said he expects a ruling to be handed down within 30 to 60 day*. If the appeals court decides to overturn Shuster's ruling. Brady said, they could reverse the verdict in Stephen's trial, since the Jury selection is a critical part of the trial. That decision would be a radical one though, he said. More likely, the court would just Issue an Head-on crash kills 2, injures 3 by Nkk Hoffman Staff Writer Two people were killed Monday in a headon crash on Pine Lake Road near Graham Road. Clarence J. McAlister Jr.. 48. ot Wayland died al the scene, police said. Hi* passenger. Alice M. Scott. 64. of KalanuzodJdiad from her injuries at 10:30 p.m. Monday night al opinion prohibiting that kind of behavior in the future. Stephen's wife Candy said she feels Stephen's conviction* should be automatically reversed it the appeals court overturns Shuster's ruling. *1 don't think they're going to do anything but give a slap oo the hand." she said of the appeals court's pending ruling. "1 don't think It's going to change anything, but it should." Shuster declined lo comment on the matter when contacted. Candy wu also charged in lhe death of Willard Lawrence and the arson of hi* home. She wis acquitted in November of charges thal she was an accessory by allegedly helping her nusband try to avoid arrest and prosecution. She claims Stephen is also Innocent of lhe murder and arson and has pledged to work for his release. A separate appeal at Stephen's conviction has been filed al the Court of Appeals Only the rubble remains after fire completely destroyed the Gutheridge family home on Gdrk Drive. Fire destroys Castleton home A Castleton Township family escaped in­ jury Tuesday when their home was destroyed by an early morning fire. Franklin Gutheridge and his wife and child were at home at 979 Gcrke Drive in the Plea­ sant Shores area near Thomapple Lake when fire broke out at about 4 a.m. The two-story structure was fully involved in flames when the Nashville Fire Department arriuved at the scene. The Hastings Fire Department was called in for assistance with water support. Nashville Fire Chief Earl Wilson said the home is considered a total loss. The cause has not been determined and the blaze remains under investigation Family members now are staying at a relative's home. The residence was insured. POLICE BEAT: Hastings couple hurt in crash RUTLAND TWP. — A three-car crash Thursday al lhe intersection of M-37 and Upton Road injured a 1 lutings couple, troopers from the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report. Orville BurghdotT Jr, 69. and Dorothy L. Burgbdoff. 68, of 501 W. South Street, were taken to Pennock Hospital, where Orville was treated and released, and Dorothy wa* admitted She wu listed in good condition Wednesday Troopers said Traverse P Bird. 16. of 4900 Robertson Road. Middleville, bad been driving north oo M-37 at 12:25 p.m. when the car In front of him. driven by Brian J. Finkbeiner. 27. of 411 Kinsey. Caledonia, stopped to make a left turn onto Upton. B ird told trooper* he tried lo stop behind Finkbeiner but lost control of his car and slid out into the southbound Isne snd into the path of the Burghdoffs' csr. hitting II head on The Burgbdoff*' car spun around and came to rest in the intersection, troopers said. Bird * car side-swiped Ftnkbelner’s and came to rest in the ditch. Bird and Finkbeiner were not reported Injured In lhe crash. Bird wu ticketed for Borges* Hospital In Kalamazoo ■ Police said McAlister was driving east on Pine Lake at 12'30 p.m. when his car collided head on with a westbound car driven by Steven E. Slenzer. 28. of Hickory Comas. The cause of the accident 1* still under speeding. investlgstlon. Stcnzer wa* intured in the crash and taken to Borgeu Medical Center In Kalamazoo morning by employees. Newspaper vending machine stolen ORANGEVILLE TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report a Detroit Free Press newspaper vending machine wu stolen from the Circle Inn the night of Dec. 2. The $300 machine, which contained $10 In newspapers and cash, wu discovered missing lhe next Grand Ledge man hurt in accident where he was treated and released. Two children riding along with Stenzer. 3-yearold Benjamin and 1-year old Krista, also were treated and released at Borgeu for WOODLAND TWP. — A 22-year-old Grand Ledge man wu slightly injured Wednesday. Jan. 5. when he lost control of his car on Brown Road near Martin Road. injuries. Police uid McAlister and Scott were not wearing seal bell*. Slenzer wu wearing a seat belt, and lhe children were in restraint seats, which saved their lives, officers said. embankment and hit several trees, troopers said. Chapman sought his own treatment. He wu ticketed for driving too fast. Michigan State Police at lhe Hastings post said Scott W. Chapman, of 11880 Wood* Point, wu heading east oo Brown *1 10:40 p.m. when he lost control of his car on the snow-covered road, slid backward* down a sleep � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-01-20.pdf a3ff0f1b1e613e765c8cf81476b092c5 PDF Text Text «*,b3 School Board Volunteers needed members recognized for DSS program Lakewood eager wins another honor See Page 2 See Page 3 SeePage 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 ’•‘Arch st. Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. JANUARY 20. 1994 VOLUME 138. NO 46 Winter puts Barry County in deep freeze byNteklliHtosa Staff Wrder Old Mao Winter baa locked Barry County firmly in Na Icy grip. Over the laat week snow storms and freezing temperatures have battered the county and made life difficult fa its realdents. David McIntyre, an observer for die Na­ tional Weather Service and a broadcaster al WBCH. said that as of Wednesday, the area had endured six straight nights when the temperature dropped below aero. On Tuesday night, the temperature plummeted to a record tow at 19 below zero. McIntyre said. That is 7 degrees be­ low the previous record of -12 degrees, which was set in 1984. Wind chills also have reportedly hovered around 30 degrees below aero and dropped at low as 50 below. A aeries of snow storms baa IMt 13 todhea of seow on the jBound to meHaatings area, and counties to the west have re­ ceived even more snow. Although only one record tow was set In the last week. McIntyre said that this is one of the coldest winters In several yean. Area schools were closed Wednesday and Tuesday because of the weather. Hastings School Superintendent Cart Schoeasel said the blowing and drifting snow combined with the cold made It too difficult to get children In to school, to this weather, be said, buses are hard to start, roads are icy aid children could be endan­ gered If a bos stalls or gets stuck in the cold. Julie Gulch, a dispatcher al Spencer's a Towing and Recovery in Hastings, said the cold and snow have also played havoc with people's can. *11 been very bad for can. It seems like everybody needs a jusp (start),' she said. The wrecker trucks have been busy rejtprwxling io accidence and polling people out of scow banks. *We have been very. very, very busy. 1 haven't been off the phone an day,* Gulch said. McIntyre said the cold temperatures have been caused by a ddfi in the pontoon of the jet stream, which Is a Ugh velocity wind circulating in the strUoJJnerr. The stream has moved to the south and this hat al­ lowed cold air from the Arctic circle to pour over the stale. ■Ifs like water Dewing downhill.* McIn­ tyre said. It just plunges south.* McIntyre said an improvement in tem­ perature la expected this weekend. By Sat­ urday or Sanity. Hin^tirii should rias to ths 20s and 30s. hcpfkt r- an increase of 40 » SO degrees p*(lt) will seem kke'a beat wave after this.' McIntyre said. Until the temperatures improve, people need to be careful about properly protect­ ing themselves against ihe cold. McIntyre said. Dr. Larry Hawkins, an emergency room doctor at Hennock Hospital, said the ears and none are "highly susceptible* to frost­ bite In these weather coodktoM. lingers and toes can also get frostbile if an Individual Is outside tor 20 or JO min­ utes, he said. Frostbite occurs when the cold freezes water molecules in the skin. Hawkins said. With continued exposure, the freezing goes deeper and deeper into he flesh and can even freeze blood vessels. The severity of City workers brought out heavy equipmenl Wednesday Io dear Hasting* perking lota of snow. David Mdntyra, an observer lor Ihe National Weather Service and a broadcaster al WBCH. said there was 13 inches of snow on the ground in Meetings following a eerie* of snow storms. the frostbite can range from first deg k: to A third degras eases rRnt-degree cases are the tnasucosAboo and are relatively minor. .Second-degree caaea cause blisters and open sores to de­ velop on the skin. In third-degree cases, which usually come about through very prolonged exposure, the flesh becomes so damaged that amputation often becomes ncccttvy. One can detect frost bite by a numbness and blanching of the skin. Hawkins said. People who get frostbite should get inside tod warm up b quickly as possMe. People Should af So be careful not to re­ freeze the affected areas or else their condition could become very serious. If blisters or sores develop they should seek medical attention. Hawkins said. Ponderosa coming to Hastings? J-Ad Graphic) News Sen ice A Ponderosa Restaurant could be the newest eatery In Hastings, perhaps as early as this summer. The Hastings Planning Commission next Thursday (Jan. 27) will get a look at a tile plan proposal from Jim Ziegler of Wolverine Building of Grand Rapids, a design building firm, on behalf of the restaurant chain. Hastings Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, who bat been working with Ziegler, said the she that is being corMidered is the lot near the comer of Court and Market streets, due east of the strip mail and K man. but set back from State Street. See Ponderosa, Pg. 2 Industrial incubator eyed for Delton heating unllbelectrical work and handi­ by Elaine Gilbert Axsisaau Editor Vacant buildings in the heart at Delton are being scrutinized as a possible place to start an industrial Incubator to help fledgling badnesses get started and existing busl- The Barry Couoty/Hastings Joint Eco­ nomic Development Cornnttsston has ap­ proved the idea of a Delton tocubafcx to con­ cept. said Joseph L Rahn. JEDC executive director, k would be about one-third the size of the lodustrigl Zocuhs* tor. The incubator concept i» intended to en­ courage economic growth by providing businesses with low cost rental space and business services. Two former lumber yard buildings, located on Maple Street in Delton, which recently boused the banxrupt Delton Locomotive Works are being considered as a site for the proposed incubator. Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners recently toured the site and had favorable comments about the location and incubator concept. Rahn said. He plans to talk further with the County Board's County Development Committee and sug­ gest that the County Board seek a Commu­ nity Development Block Grant for funds to repair the building. Repairs would be of a minor nature, Rahn said. Including new roofing shingles on ooe of the buildings. capped rest rooms. The Michigan Department of Commerce has jurisdiction over the buildings because . ihe company bad received stale funding and then later declared bankruptcy. The buildings had been tor sale, but the Drpan meet of Commerce plans to foreclose on the property. Rahn said. Foreclosure pro­ ceedings would take about six months. In the meantime, the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources Is going to pay about $7,800 for environmental clean-up at the tile u> remove materials of chemicals and paints that were left to containers and barrels at the business. Rahn said the clean-up was not of a seri- ous nature. Delton Locomotive Works was Ibutded to 1983 by Robert Schuster who sold the com­ pany to Benton Harbor businessman Leroy Patterson in 1989. Patterson filed for bankruptcy the following year and shut down the company which produced col­ lectible scale trains. However, the etptipment and rights to manufacture the highly-detailed G-gauge, 1/24 scale trains, was purchased by Clarence Slaughter of Rower Manufacturing Co. in Caledonia. He formed a new company called Caledonia Express to produce the trains that are prized by collectors. Caledonia Express was ooe of the first tenants to occupy pen of the Haattop Industrial Incubator. Story on former ambulance director incorrect An anicle in the Jan. 13 edition of the Banner Incorrectly identified a former manager of the Delton Ambulance Service u being charged with criminal sexual Jerrald A. Reid. 34. of Sturgis, who wb named incorrectly In the article, was not arrested, has no such charges pending against him and baa no involvement to the cue. John Patrick *J.P.* Reid. 26. of Battle Creek. ALSO a former manager of the Delton service, is the man who actually faces three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct to the case. He Is accused of molesting a 15-year-old boy to December The Banner Inadvertently, but wrongly Identified Jerrald Reid as the person involved in the case through a reporting error. His picture also appeared with the story. The newspaper received information that a *J. P. Reid.' who had been a manager at the Delton Ambulance Service, had been charged in a criminal sexual conduct case and had been arraigned in 10th District Court to Calhoun County. The newspaper called 10th District Court and asked for information about a *J.P. Reid* being secured of re* ml misconduct. The Barnier confused the two Reids while gathering infortnation to write a story. The Banner regrets the error. Jerrald Reid, who has not been connected with any crime, became the manager of the Dellon Ambulance Service when II was created in August 1990. He left Delton Ambulance in July 1991. He now lives In Sturgis and is attending college John Patrick Reid reportedly took over the manager’s position to July 1991 and held that post until be left to August 1993 to study to become a mortician. John Patrick Reid was arraigned Jan. 7 to 10th District Cotto in Calhoun County on the first-degree criminal sexual conduct charges. First-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life In prison. A preliminary exam in district court has been scheduled for Jan. 18. John Patrick Reid is free on a $45,000 cash bond. Jerrald A. Reid John Patrick Reid �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20. 1994 Hastings School Board members receive recognition by Jr,a Gallup Staff Writer The members of the Hasting, Board of Education were given cert ideates and rec­ ognized for their contributions at Monday's meeting. "These local leaders envision a better world for all of us through education.*' said Pleasant view Elementary Principal Jo Stebbins. “School board members take on a tremendous task when they are elected to set direction for their local schools. Acting on behalf of all of us. they make decisions and set policies that are not always popular, but are in the best interests of our community-our world at large," Stebbins contin­ ued. "School board members have safe­ guarded the America ideal of public educa­ tion through tough times in recent years. They are now working relentlessly to turn Michigan's education system and Hastings Area School System into a world class re­ source for residents for all ages." she said. The current board members are Mark Feldpausch. president; Larry Haywood, vic? president; Patricia Endsley, secretary. Colin Cruiteoden. treasurer, and trustees Michael Anton. Robert Casey and Ray Rote. The board was also invited to a donut and coffee breakfast hosted by the Hastings High School Student Council at 8 a.m. Jan. 27. Central Elementary Principal Dave Arnold and some of Ms staff explained the recent Michigan Educational Assessment Program test scores, and gave short quizzes using questions from the state developed tests. News Briefs HHS financial aid workshop slated The Hastings High School counseling department will have a financial aid workshop from 7 io 8 p.m Wednesday. Jan. 26. in the high school lecture hall. The purpose of the scision will be to answer quesuoM about what kinds of +. fitana*tal aid/are available for more i schoolings about who :» eligible and about how to apply. A sample copy of the common applica­ tion form will be shown and some of the cn»tcal questions will be highlighted. Handout^ also will explain federal, state and local scholarship programs. Futuring session slate for Feb. 3 A Futuring Leadership meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 3. at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. 301 S. Michigan Ave.. Hastings The futuring meetings are held on the first Thursday on every month. The public is welcome. Blood bank set in Lake Odessa A Red Cross Bloodmobtie will be at the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa from noon to 5:45 p.m. Monday. Jan 31 Helen Reed, chairwoman of the drive, said. "The need for blood is urgent. Generally, blood supplies are low at this time of year." Anyone who is at least 17 yean of age, weighs at least 110 pounds, hasn't given Mood for 56 days prior io Jan. 31 and is ia reasonably good health is eligible to donate. Pianist's concert set at Gun Lake Pianist Richard Ridenour will perform in concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Jan. 23. at the Gun Lake Community Church. The first of a series of three winter concern in the church. Festival of Music has been underwritten by local patrons and is offered fiee to the community Ridenour, known as "Grand Rapids' favorite piano-playing son." is a ver­ satile artist who plays classical, popular and ragtime music, he has appea'ed many times with the Grand Rapids Sym­ phony Orchestra. A native of Grand Rapids, he earned his bachelor’s degree in music from the University of Michigan and a master's degree from the Juilliard School of Music. He has performed on the East Coast and in Europe. He was a music director for a New York theater and has held several leaching posts, one of them at Juilliard. Since his return to Grand Rzpids. he has aught at Aquinas College. Cabin College and Grand Valley State University. Ridenour now serves as rehearsal pianist and leads an education program at Opera Grand Rapids. At the conclusion. Anton made the comment that white education means more than teaching children to take tests, there is real pressure to teach to the test so the re­ sults will look good. "What's your thinking on this?" he asked. Arnold said be was trying to use the tests as a positive force, but wondered if he re­ ally wanted to teach fractions and decimals to third graders. without trial and error." be said. "It has been a problem in the past; we are going to make sure it does not happen He emphasized that the MEAPs were not bad; Just different. Arnold did say he was closely watching the results of the "reading for information" pan of the tests because that's important to the students. Kun ScbuT. physics/sdence teacher at Hastings explained that a recerv $750 Tech Prep grant tram the Calhoun Intermediate School District will be used to purchase video camera! to help In student presenta­ tions for their portrollox. which are re­ quired by PA 25 aa pan at the school Un­ proveme nt program. The only comment during the public comment portion of the meeting wax a citi­ zen asking if the school officials were aware that critic, of "outcomes based" edu­ cation say the method results in "dumbing down" ot students. He asked how they planned to avoid that pitfall. Superintendent Carl Scboesael noted that the theory was a common misconception that may have happened in the past, but Hastings naff "dldn t Intend to let that hap­ pen" He said the object was to raise the lower students to the higher level, rather than the other way around. Tm not going to say it's flawless or 1 Kalamazoo. • Gave approval in principle to a travel study trip to Dearborn by Southeastern fifth graders, and to Chicago for the high school Educational Travel Club. • Approved the personnel report, contain­ ing the resignation of bus driver Jody Stockham; unpaid leaves of absence for custodian Karen Ackley, fourth grade Northeastern :eacher Beth Stevens, and high school algebra teacher Kimberly here." In unanimous votes, the board: • Gave final approval for travel study trips to Dearborn by fifth graders from Central and Pleasantview elementary schools . and the Health Occupations Stu­ dents of America to go to Coldwater and Sweerls; and the appointment of Bethann Wes: as a child care aide for the adult edu­ cation program. • Accepted gifts of $325 from Razor's Edge to benefit the "Just Say No" club at Central Elementary, and art books and slides worth about $1,500 from Jack Don­ ley. and Steward and Betty Donley Howes for use in the Hastings High School art program. Also, the Hastings Athletic Boosters donated $3,431 for equipment purchases for the winter and spring sports teams • Adopted a policy on "Staff Leaves and Absences-Family and Medical Leave Aa." The policy was accepted last month by the board for study and changes. • Approved course changes and additions in the Career-Technology Education De­ partment, and a new approach to the devel­ opment of elementary science units that were submitted to the board at the Decem­ ber meeting. * Asked for suggestions for system wide goals from the public, teachers, staff, stu­ dents and administrators of the district. Scboessel invited suggestions that would provide a focm far jhp objective, snd pro­ jects ot the various RxSvWuaU and grasps in the system for the 1994-95 school year and frture years. He said all ideas to imprcrc die schools will be reviewed by the Curriculum Council and reminded that "no matter bow good the idea, sometimes our resources will not let us do IL" A special closed meeting to develop ne­ gotiating positions was held following the regular meeting. The next meeting of the board will be Feb. 21 in the vocal music room ot the Hastings Middle School Chamber having membership drive The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce is conducting its first annual membership drive this month. Current chamber members are asked to stop in at the office at 118 E. Court St. and pick up a buttons, for $1 each, that say "Proud to Be a HACC Member. Ask Me Why!” They are encouraged to wear the pins throughout this month and February Chamber members also are encourag­ ed io pick up "Invitation to Member­ ship" brochures, which give a synopsis of w hat the chamber is all about and give det^s about costs of membership. EkU chamber member is asked to mJ « a goal to ask at least five qpaqQptr individuals or businesses to become chamber members. Prizes for best efforts in the drive will be awarded at the annual chamber dinner April 28. First prize will be a one-year paid membership in the chamber of $150, whichever is less. Employees of a business may chooae to receive $150 in "chamber bucks." good for all businesses belonging to the local chamber Second prize will be $50 in chamber bucks and third prize will be two free tickets to a "Thursday Dinner Out. ” For more information, call Chamber of Commerce Membership Relations Chairman Mark Christensen at 945-3553. Chamber sets 'Dinner Out* The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have a "Thursday Dinner Out” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday. Jan. 27, at the County Scat Restaurant. Speaker will be Charlotte BabcockMohler. who will talk about “Sex. Drugs and Rock *n Roll.” Babock-Mohler, a certified social worker and licensed professional counselor, has a wealth of experience in substance abuse counseling and therapy She now is employed as a grant writer and program developer at the National Council on Alcohol and Drug Dependence in Lansing. She also is a therapist at the Jellema House in Grand Rapids. She plans to open an office for in­ dividual. group and family counseling in Hastings Chamber officials warn that the material Babock-Mohler will present is intended only for adults and contains some graphic remarks. Christian Unity service planned Many Hastings area churches will come together again at 4 p.m. Sunday at the St. Rose Catholic Church for a prayer service in observance of tghe Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Several clergy from area churches will take part in the service of hymns, scrip­ tures. prayer and two brief reflections There also will be a time of fellowship after the service. Local clergy who will take part in­ clude the Revs. Chuck McCabe. Ben Herring. Kent Keller. Susan Trowbridge. Dan Graybill. Chuck Fischer. Steve Reid. Phil Brown and Carl Litchfield The Hastings Area Ministerial Association is the sponsor of the service. McCabe is president of the organization A free-will offering will be taken to benefit Love Inc. and the work of the association. Answering one last call Trucks from the Hastings City Fire Department escort former Fire Chief Edward Tudor down Broadway en route Io Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Tudor, a firefighter for 29 years, helped organize the Barry County Fire Service Association and served as its secretary for 17 years. He was chief for 16 years and was a Hastings City Alderman for two terms. Family Ag Day is Saturday at Lakewood A The annual Central Michigan Family Ag Day is planned toe 9 in to 2:50 p.m. Saturday. Jan. 22. at Lakewood High School. Advertised as having "something for everyone." Family Ag Day is geared for farm families, part-time farmers as well as the non-farming public. Beginning with a $1 breakfast from 9 am. to 12:30 p.m.. the day will include special musical entertainment provided by the Lakewood Jazx Band and a number ot farmrelated classes, starting with Diagnosing and Preventing Herbicide Injury and Resistance. Other sessions of Interest to farmers will Include Income Tax Planning for Farm Businesses; "Quick Books* Farm Accounting Software;" Public Act 116; Old Barn Rehabilitation and New Uses; Advanced Horse Management and Putting DHIA Records to Use. In the "something for everybody" category will be classes on How To Get Rid of Things You Can't Throw Away; Backyard Landscaping for Wildlife; the History of Quilts (Second Edition); Making Crafts from Recycled Products: Catering Your Own Party; and Educational Loans, especially for rural residents. Kids can plan on having a good lime while parents are being educated with "Electrifying Experiments for Kids." and "Be a Clown for a Day" wilh Laurie Buslance, a Barry County clown and the Eaton County downs. Humorist Mauri Williamson will speak at 1 p.m. In the high school auditorium. Williamson has dedicated his entire life to the Improvement and appreciation of American agriculture. He grew up with 4-H on a livestock farm in Economy, Ind., and Is billed as a combination ot Erma Bombeck. Vai Fanner and Pat IJembach. Ponderosa, Cont'd from pg. 1 Mansfield said the lot Is between an acre and an acre and half in size. It is zoned B-2, or general business district, so a rezoning or variance request would not be necessary. Because no change is sought, it isn't likely that the City Council will have to take action. Mansfield said. However, site plans will have to meet building codes. The site has a Milter Real Estate "for sale" sign on II Mansfield stressed that it is too early to tell what exactly will happen. "They (Ponderosa) haven't purchased the lot yet," Mansfield said. "I suppose that's contingent on the Planning Commission accepting the site plan proposal. They need to look at the costs of building at this site "From a review of the site plan. I think they can meet setback requirement, but I haven't completed that review yet and the Planning Commission needs to see it," be added. If approval is granted quickly and the restaurant chain continues its interest and buys the lot. it is speculated that construction could begin this spring and the work could be completed by summer or early fall. I Also featured will be fun events such as the Farm Obstacle Race, health screening, commercial exhibits of new and up-to-date products and services and prizes Central Michigan Family Ag Day is being sponsored by the MSU Extension offices in Barry. Eason and Ionia counties. Tte keynote speaker Is supported by special grants from Hastings Savings and Loan; Great lakes Bancorp; Eaton Federal; Farm Credit Services of lonig^md Eaton counties: First ot America; Michigan National Bink: and FMB/MaynanJ Allen in Portland: Union Bank ot Lake Odessa; tnoepenoeni usn* oi loma ana loan <_aunty National Bank. k For more information, contact the Af*1 MSU County Extension office M 948-486Jk FINANCIAL FOCUS firnbhedby ..Mark D. Christansan of Edward D. Jonas * Co. 1 Re-invest your earnings and compound your investment Remember learning about the magic of compounding? Remember the teacher ex­ plaining about $10 in the bank earning 8 per­ cent? After a year, it would earn 80 cents. Leave the earnings in your account, and dur­ ing the next year, your $10.80. earning the same 8 percent, would earn 86 cents. The point was that you earn interest on top of in­ terest by leaving it in your account. Some investors have forgotten the magic of compounding, even though it is one of the most valuable tools in the accumulation of wealth. If you can do without receiving in­ come from investments, and allow that in­ come to accumulate and compound, your in­ vestments will grow much more quickly. As an example, consider a $10,000 invest­ ment earning 10 percent with no principal fluctuation. If you withdraw your interest rather than reinvesting it, you earn $1,000 per year. After 10 yean, you earn $10,000 on your original investment of $10,000. for a total of $20,000. However, if you reinvest the monthly in­ come at the same 10 percent, your investment nearly triples in 10 yean — to $27,070. By letting your interest compound rather than withdrawing it, you earn another $7,000 in the same 10 yean. After 20 years, the numbers are more dramatic: You earn $43,281 more than you would be taking your tamings in cash. A higher yield can incease the benefits of compounding. For example, in 20 yean, $10.000 compounding monthly at 12 percent would grow to more than double what the in­ vestment w ould if it were earning only 8 per­ cent ($108,926 vs. $49,268). Of course, because higher yields typically carry higher risk, you should select a yield that is compati­ ble with your safety requirements. Compounding also works best when given time. Starting today, if you were to invest $100 monthly compounding al 8 percent. 20 yean from now you would have $58,902. But if you waited 10 yean to begin investing. 20 years from now you would only have $18,295 — more than $40,000 less. When investing for long-term goals such as retirement or education, leaving your earn­ ings to compound can make a tremendous dif­ ference in the growth of your investment. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Company 55 AT&T Ameritecn 75'/. 48s/< Anheuser-Busch 62s/. Chrysler Clark Equipment 51'/. 23'/. CMS Energy 41 Coca Cola 60'/. Dow Chemical 64’/. Exxon 16'/. Family Dollar 68’/. Ford 62 General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 21s/. 32s/. Hastings Mfg. 57 IBM 50’/. JCPenney 43s/. Johnson & Johnson 19s/. Kmart 54'/. Kellogg Company 57s/. McDonald's 51s/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 21’/. 15s/. Spartan Motors 29 Upjohn $393.10 Gold 5.33 Sliver 387029 Dow Jones 308,000.000 Volume Change -«/. +2’/. -’/. -2 +’/. +•/. —w +1 + 2*/. + 1*/. < —1«/. —2 —1’/. -'/. -3’/. -»/. —’h —’/. -1-5.50 + 21 + 19.98 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 20, 1994 — Page 3 Volunteers are needed for new DSS Children's Services Assistants program by Etalwe Gilbert Assisuru Editor Society Im an Important rate In helping children shape their futures, and improve­ menu can start with one child nd one adult right here in Barry County. Thai belief by County Department ot So­ cial Services staff Is behind the idea for a new vol-tnteer program The volunteer program It being organized to help children io the child welfare system have more normal lives and enhance the time Department of Social Services staff can spend working on their behalf. Plans call for the volunteer program to start in mid-Febniary. U will be an exten­ sion of the DSS Child Welfare Department and operate through DSS Volunteers Ser­ vices. "We hope to get a core at volunteers to do a variety of tasks, said Patricia Wagner, sviio will be administering me new program She also coordinates the county's COurt-Ap­ pointed Special Advocate (CASA) program which has trained volunteers looking out for the best interests and well being of abused and neglnrutf kids Volunteering 'with kids who really have a need." can be rewarding. Wagner said. Age ranges of children served are potentially from newborn babies to teenagers. Volunteers for the new Children's Services Assistants program can serve on a ttedbie basis, she said, weekly or monthly, daytime or evenings. There may be some days or weeks that volunteer services will not be needed. The program should have a special Ripeal to volunteers who are looking for a short­ term commitment.' she said. The program will assist DSS child welfare staff, who are the foster care workers and protective service workers, in the perfor- Esampies of some of the volunteer dudes might be to: drive a child to group therapy treatments In another city: transport a child for a court hearing or take a child to medical or dental appointments: handle clerical and other office work to assist employees: de­ liver checks and other items to children in foster cat or other placement situations: su­ pervise visits between children on the child welfare staff caseload and their parents andlor siblings; complete visitation logs and other materials that may be required by the pro­ gram; testify in court regarding observa­ tions; and attend monthly meetings of vol­ unteers. "We re always working toward reunifica­ tion of the family,* Wagner said of provid­ ing supervision for certain visits between parents and children. The visits are impor­ tant for bonding and working out Issues, she said. The idea for Ihe new volunteer program came from Bob MeppeHnk. a DSS foster care worker, to develop a way that he and other Child Welfare staff can see children in their caseloads more often and devote more lime to other important responslbilitcs and offer more to children in the process. Td like to help foster kids have a normal life," MeppeHnk said. "Volunteers could take kids to dance or music lessons." for In­ stance. "Some foster homes are so big that they can't run kids around on errands. "We need more flexibility to offer things to kids.'be said. "The kids are the responsibility of all of us as a society." Usually foster parents can transport chil­ dren In their care to a dentist, but there are times when a volunteer could be valuable in that role. MeppeHnk said. Another related task that a volunteer could perform is to keep track of when children need to see the dentist and send reminders out to the homes where the children are living, he said. Volunteer applicants will be screened and Interviewed prior to assignment. Wagner said. Volunteer training will be provided by Wagner and MeppeHnk The training will Include between six to eight classroom boon plus "on the job" training Class tine training will include an orien­ talion to the program: roles and Job descrip­ tions of the Child Welfare staff: roles of fos­ ter parents; descriptions of tasks and specific training required tu perform those tasks; tes­ tifying in court; understanding abused and neglected children; program and office opera­ tions: reporting procedures; and undemand­ ing the need for confidentiality. For on the Job training, each volunteer will spend a day with a Child Welfare staff person. After the training, a volunteer "gradua­ tion" ceremony will be held. The program needs volunteers who can see the good in people, be objective and noo-jik'gmental. read and comprehend court orders, relate to children of all ages, follow highly specific guidelines and directions and maintain patience in dealing with difficult people, according to Wagner and DSS staff Having the program under the umbrella of the CASA administrator lends continuity to the program, said County DSS Director Ron Decker. "She (Wagner) knows the kids." He also said volunteer involvement is "just ideal" to help free up ihe care worker to provide more lime for other responsibili­ ties. Prospective volunteers can call Wagner at 948-3213 for an application or more infor­ mation. If she Is not In the office, leave a message on her answering machine and she will contact you as soon as possible. Teen arrested for firing gun in home J-Ad Graphics Newt Service A 19-year-old Middleville man was ar­ rested Sstu-day morning after allegedly firing a shotgun in bls home and threaten­ ing to kUi Us step-mother. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The teenager was home alone with his sister Friday night, deputies said, and at about 1 am. on Satr.uay. the sister beard a gun go off. When she investigated the noire, site found her brother bad fired a shotgun in the home and put a bole in the waH. deputies said. He was also reportedly threatening to kill his step-mother. The teenager's father and step-mother had just arrived home at that point, and the sister ran outside to warn them not to go into the bouse, deputies said. The three went to a nearby barn and called police. The father then went into the Clarksville fire leaves family homeless A Saturday evening house fire on West cross Street left the Clarksville family of Janie and Nick Fisher, George. 21. and Chuck. 13. a Lakewood Junior High student, without a place to live. The fire, discovered by a volunteer fireman who Hves nearby, apparently started near a wood stove between 830 and 9 p.m. The Clarksville Fire Department under the direction of Chief Bob Cronk battled the flames for nearly four hours, calling In the Lake Odessa Fire Department for assistance. No one was home at the lime of the blaze. Both parents were at work. There were no medical injuries, but the intense cold "made Popsicles" out of the fireman, according to one report. Hastings^ Staff Writer Members at the Lakewood Board of Education passed a resolution last week, setting the date for a bond election on Monday. March 28. The current proposal calls for construction of a 110.87 miHion middle school on the current high school site. Citing a 20-year low for interest rates. DeWayne Leppke of Kingsccrt Associates Inc. urged the board to determine the date Lakewood teachers ask to reopen pact issue, we boned the proposal io what weIdi percent, the mills for the first year of the levy would be at 3.93. as compared to the 43 when the issue was defeated In September. Guest Wayne Sherwood ask ad to speak to the board at its Ian. 10 meeting, questioning when the issue of the necessity of building a new school was taken to the public. Board President Jeffrey Bool requested that Lester Forman, bead of the bond public relations committee lake Sherwood's questions. Forman explained the many public forums and meetings that bad been held to explain to the public why a building was necessary and what was being planned. "Upon presenting the September bond was really necessary," said Forman. "If we water down the building to pacify everyone, there will not be enough left to meet the needs of the students." "What is the real need for a ne w school?" Sherwood asked. Forman suggested that be or any Interested persons join the board on their lours of the various schools for a first-hand view of the state of the aging buildings. Bool then explained the process of filling out the detailed report, which was submitted to the State Board of Education. The board had to justify that Lake wood's buildings are not adequate and that what Lakewood wants to build is right for the residents of the school district. WORLD TBMEL SERIES Here’sWhatW/re Doing About It borne and subdued bls sen. When deputies arrived at the home, they found the father restraining the son, they said. Deputies said they arrested the teenager on a charge of discharging a firearm in a dwelling. They are also seeking to charge him with possessing a firearm while intoxi­ cated. They have requested warrants for the teenager from the Barry County Prosecu­ tor's Office. for the bond issue. With interest rates u ‘6.2 Kiwanis Club presents a... Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. Narrated by... Ken Lawrence in Person “Wales and the Lakes ofEngland” Lakewood sets another bond issue vote by Sbarea B. Miler The Lakewood Community Ambulance Service and the Lake Odessa Ambulance Service both were on the scene serving as warming stations for the fire fighters Auxiliary members and neighbors brought coffee and refreshments to the scene In an effort to help the firemen battle the numbing cold during the course of fighting the tire. Red Cross officials have assisted the Fishers with temporary shelter, however they are currently looking for x place to rent. Donation jars have been placed in several businesses in Clarksville and individuals have made personal donations towards assisting the Fishers. Whether the residence was insured is not currency known. Cnlor Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, Jan. 21 • 7 pm HASTINGS CENTRAL SCHOOL AUDITORIUM For your Musical Enjoyment before the Show and at Intermission — KEN BOHN HKALTHYAhtt!UCAMA*S ENCOUKAGEL) TO VOLUN­ TEER TOGIVE BIXXJO fcw |j» 7 at the Organ (admits) by Sharon B. MHer SloffWriter Tbe Lakewood Educatioo Association has asked the Lakewood Board of Education to reopen the teachers' contract fur possible salary Increaaet After a year of extensive budget cuts by the school board, the teachers union agreed in June of 1993 to accept a contract that included a wage freeze. Now that the State Legislature has determined that Lakewood win receive a 5.6 percent Increase in state aid for the 1994-95 school year, the LEA is requesting that the school board reopen the contract "We tried to come up with some sort of formate that would allow the teachers to have a raise if the state came up with some money later on," says LEA Representative ruu xrorcioer. "At this point we are not making any request except to open the contract and talk." says Schneider. "This was put Li the last contract which was a ooe year contract running from June 30.1993 to July 1. 1994. instead of the normal three-year contract* saiu .TCIuKlOcr. It does not apply to anything other than salary. We are not asking to open anything concerning contract language or the calendar year." The previous LEA contract was for three years and provided for 5 percent salary increases for each of the three yean ci the agreement. Surprise Your Valentine with Valentine Love Lines in The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner, P.O. Box B, Hastings. MI 49058. A special column will appear in the February 10th issue. Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice. 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February 8th. ■ (settees) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20, 1994 Letters ' Theft of Tazz' ruined holiday To the editor: Four yean ago when my husband and 1 chose to move from Grand Rapids and raise our family in Hastings, we felt we were com­ ing to a much kinder place, where we need not worry too much about the safety of our home and property. Too bad there is someone out there who u making me feel like Hastings isn't one of the “100 Best Towns In America.'* Sometime after 11:30 p.m. Dec. 23 my husband's “Tasmanian Devil" disapeared from our front yard. Now i know there are people who do their Christmas shopping late, but it’s heartbreaking when they do it on your property. To make matters worse, this is the second “Tazz** that's been stolen since August. How are we as parents supposed to teach our children, ages 5 and 2. morals, values, and respect when these things are happening in their own front yard? Our daughter cried and worried through much of Christmas Eve day because “Daddy's Tizzy" was gone. 1 myself miss the joy of watching my son's face as he looked out of the front window and saw "Tazz" with a huge smile “Tazz" is a painted wood cutout designed by my husband and his father. He is wearing U of M shorts and was mounted by a steel rod. He and the numbers 726 written on his back with black marker and was connected to a painted blue wood cutout that said "Go Blue.” 1 liopc the person or persons who took it will read this letter and return it to our porch with no questions asked. The sad pan is my husband would have been more than willing to make one and sell it to whomever stole it if only they had knocked at the door and asked Of course, there is no thrill or challenge in do­ ing it that way. just the lifelong guilt if this person has a conscience. If we find out who is responsible we will press charges if "Tazz" is not returned. Maybe standing in front of a judge will make someone think twice about their idea of fun and prevent another Hastings family from los­ ing something trial is special to them. Cheryl Northrop Hastings Legislature blew chance to do something To the editor: Reminder Jan. 11: Laming Update. “At last: Real Reform." by the Honorable Robert ■»-* nenoer. What a farce. Any farm land not your homestead will be taxed at 24 mills. Like Robert Bender says, “better that it was." They had a chance to do something and rhe rest, like Robert, sat on their hands and never said a word. AH a steer can do is try. He states the future is better for students, more money, bcctei education. That extra money only goes to teachers, whether good or had. Why do students in the private schools end up with a belter education, with teachers get­ ting Im pay? No. I don't want any “McGees" answering that. Sure was a refreshing story about Dave Wilcox in Banner Jan. 6. Thank God I never raid all teachers were overpaid. Makes me feel good. I know his folks, and they arc Irfetirr*' rexMyj**: Wouidn'l it be something if there was a story like 'hat more often. Down to earth, not some bull they float around. Like I told Robert, we need a part-time legislature All the money wasted on pen­ sions. esc. Yes. Robert is all in favor of early The mission has not been accomplished! In fact, people haven't forgot what Cooley and Bender did to the C.A.C. Wolpe for Governor. He. like Senator Levin, have been the biggest recipients of money from Jewish PACS in the United States Congress, so why not now. Look out! A year ago. I had a mockingbird here for one or two months. It was gone Dec. 10. Last fall, came back and is still here Eats berries of Japanese yews or any other fruits or ber­ ries. Only ocher thing is sheep raisins. The bird doesn't go to gram feeders Donald W Johnson Middleville The mail got through pretty well To the editor: I would like customers and taailiytri know that this past holiday season was one of to smoothest foi timely and afikient mall and Priority Mail on Christmas Day. Mail vohune wasIncreased over last year, bur ihanky «> our customers beedktg the ad j VWM rMHing edrty. thdyhrtped us to pro-’ delivery of holiday letters and packages. The staff truly lived up to this year's theme of "You Get It Here. We'll Get It There." All employees al the Hastings Post Office worked especially hard to make sure that we delivered every last holiday card, letter and package al such an important time of year for sending girts to loved ones. We even had two people delivering Express mm and deliver their mail before the last minute nidi of cards and packages occurred Thia has been a very enjoyable and fun holi­ day season 1 am sure that me employees of the Hastings Post Office will continue to give local people great service for years to come. Charlie Johnson. Postmaster Hastings Post Office Sympathy to 'Skippy's survivors Ta the editor. Our heart goes out to the family of "Skrppy." We abo arc victims of a "k 4 and run driver" who never stopped and killed our precious. Gabriel four years ago. She was a beautiful fox terror and so full of life and energy. Gabby was everything to our family. She was with us when we were sick, so faithfully laying next to os unql we were better, so cute and cuddly and ready to play as soon as you walked through the door. She gave us so much love. Our lives were devastated, to say the least. Our children could not go to school the next day because they were so crushed. If anyone thinks its easy to lore such a loyal family member, think aratn. To some people she was HasttngsBaNNER Devoted to the intfrestf of Barry County Since 1896 Published by..Hastings Banner, tac. A Dtototan of J-Ad Grapfttea iSttNBratoww HesSngs. Ml 490540802 (816)945-9554 •NEWSROOM* David T Young (EOtot) Elaine Qtoert (nnitant EOtor) MckHcflman Barbara Gai JeanGatop Teresa Frifo Sharon MNer T.L Sienzelbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMsWted ads accepted Woodsy Svou^i Frtdey • am to 530 pm.. 9sMsy • am • toon ScoaOmmen Jerry Johnson Dense HoweB PhyVa Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry Coway $15 par year in adfeMng courses $16.50 par year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PG. Box B Hastogs, M! 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pa»d al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) a dog To us. she was our precious Gabriel. Since the passing of Gabby, we have added three new members to our family, each one of them just as precious. They bring us so much joy and happiness each day they are with us on this 'God’s great earth.” We live on an 60-acre farm and do not let any of them go out unsupervised. Someone is wah them every moment they are outdoors What a shame we can not let them outdoors by themselves, for fear they could be a victim of aa inconsiderate driver. We can not risk the heartache of loosing another. Our deepest sympathy goes out to "DADS DOG" Karl and Suzanne Got nek Hastings With regional landfill, we have control, pay less To the editor: Most people in this community know that my father. H. Vcm Neil, started the Hastings landfill in 1955.1 joined him full-time in 1970 to manage the business I became owner in 1975. When my father started out. there were 17 landfills tn Barry County. Today, only Hastings Sanitary Service remains When my father started running a landfill to be honest we called them dumps hack then it was a lot simpiier. Through the years, however, the state Department of Natural Resources has come out with more and more regulations. They nuke a lot of sense when it comes to protecting our environment. They have also been very costly. For example, in the old days, it only cost $100 to post a perfor­ mance bond for a landfill. Then, the state rais­ ed the amount to $10,000. and. now. the cost is $20,000 per acre. I've always tried to run this landfill both as a business and as a resource for our communi­ ty. It has become more and more expensive to anticipate and stay ahead of environmental re­ quirements and invest in the latest technology It costs a lot of money, but I realty feel that 1 have always done what's best for this com­ munity. The other landfills that just stuck with the minimums on everything are no longer in business. Starting in the 1980s. some of the major na­ tional companies like Browning Ferns and Waste Management tried to purchase our landfill I held out because I'm not impressed with a big company from out-of-state. Once you sell to these conglomerates, they have to rawer to their stockholders, not just local communities. Managers like me, who stay on. are also liable to lose their jobs. Wasted money not for animals To the editor: True or false, maybe all the mud-slinging should be just one Big Essay. Only those directly involved know if hones­ ty is really the best policy. We're all different in thought, but still deserve to be heard. Meanwhile, a tot of money has been wasted, for what? It won't do neglected animals any good. Julie L. Jarvis Hastings Two actions deserve praise Dear Banner: 1 have two compliments to pay. The first one is io the -Listings Area Schools teacher who was so conscicatious that he called me ih’s pa>.i weekend *® remind me my son's assignment had foJhjn by Friday. Jan. 15’.,, Such dedication1 Ifod concern are very laudable. My second compliment is for a mother and her two young children. After our “snowman” program at the Hastings Public Library Saturday, Jan. 10. the two young children came up to day "thank you." 1 shared this with my supervisor and it just made her day. Darrel Hawbaker Hastings A Clarification: Io a story In last week's Banner about Barry County Commissioner Mark Doster receiving fewer 1994 committee and board assignments. It should be noted that while the majority (5-3) of commissioners did rat­ ify the appointments made by County Chairman Orrin Moore, commissioners Sandy James, Lew Newman and Mark Doster voted not to accept them Correction: The Hastings City Council last week ap­ proved a motion to have the Property Com­ mittee look into the "marketability'' of the current City Hall building and surrounding property. It did not. as the Jan. 13 Banner ar­ ticle stated, move to try to sell the site. Letters So. at that time. I was on the fence with regard to selling My environmental coor­ dinator. Steve Esslmg. and I had met Paul Sgriccia. vice president of City Manage­ ment's environmental engineers, when he was chairman of the Michigan Waste Industries Association. Paul came to Hastings and visited our operation, and many times he gave us free help. 1 visited some other landfills that City Management had purchased and talked to the original owners. The families who were still running the landfills. There were several reasons why I finally decided to sell the landfill to City Manage mem in August 1992. First, I didn’t have the financial and scientific resources to keep the landfill up to both state regulations and the new federal regulation. Subtitle D. that 1 knew would become law in October 1993. The investments for new monitoring systems, storm water ponding, plastic liners on top of landfill cells as well as underneath them, and methane gas collection were all loo great. Also, the new regulations call for landfills to be maintained and monitored for 30 years after the date of closure. 1 wasn't sure my family or myself could guarantee that financially. I knew City Management had successfully met these needs with other landfills. Yes. Tony Soave. the company's owner, wants to make a profit, like any good business owner. But 1 also know that his company cares about the communities they service. Today, ray sons still work for and 1 still run the landfill, and City Managemem has lived up to all its promises. The company has made substama! investments in new technology and environmental system here in Hastings. Why do we need to expand the sue of «he landfill and accept waste from more counties? When it comes to size, the answer is simple Operations the size of the Hastings landfill are nearly obsolete tn today's world. The coat per ton of waste accepted is simply loo great to make a profit, and that's before you tack on ail the cost of environmental protection. When it comes to regionalism. I want to re­ mind Barry County residents that the concept is not new. Three years ago. the counties west and south of us. Kalamazoo County in par­ ticular, wanted us to join a regional landfill program. We rejected it at the time, because the idea seemed to be to fill up the landfills one after the other, and then move on. In a few years, all of Barry County's trash might have to be trucked elsewhere, at great expense to its residents and businesses. Just as landfills can no longer survive finan­ cially if they are too small, we can no longer ignore the realities of regionalism, if we don't decide carefully, we may live to regret our decision. If Hastings Sanitary Service, the last of Barry County's landfills, closes, we will be at the mercy of our neighbors. The responsibility will fall back on all of us to pay more for trash disposal and we will have less control. Often, over the yean, when the landfill was seen as a valuable resource, citizens have call­ ed a our landfill. When they didn't want to know about the costs of meeting environmen­ tal regulations or other problems, they called it my landfill. I do know you expect a well-rue local operation and 1 tried my best to give you that. What we are asking Barry County residents io do is to create a pact with our company. I think it is a very sound pact and a very fair ooe. It will solve many regional waste issues, and it will allow Barry County io maintain local control. We will be able to say what waste comes here and how much. The alternatives are the burden and expense of shipping waste, at your and my additional expense, outside the county. If we really want tp call Hastings Sanitary Service our landfill, we must accept respon­ sibility. We arc being offered the opportunity to continue to exercise focal control of a valuable environmental resource. That is why I am asking that you support the Barry County Solid Waste Plan Amendment. Ken Neil Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sanatu .Donald Rloglo, Democrat, 105 Dickson Senate Office Building, Washington mr 20510. phone (2C2) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Wm 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United State House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodbind, Rutland, I lastingI and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48908, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793 State Represantative Bob Bender, 871h District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. Slate Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20, 1994 — Page 5 Communication from Congressman Congressman's farm economy figures are misleading NICK SMITH We need to get to the bottom of Whitewater affair quickly Over the past several weeks, much has been written and said about the Whitewater Development Corporation and the Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan associated with President and Hillary Clinton. We need an in­ vestigation to get to the bottom fo this affair — the quicker the better. The issues facing the nation demand our full attention. In the next year, we must address the budget, health care, crime, welfare reform, and international affairs. Last week. Attorney General Janet Reno announced that she would appoint a special counsel to investigate Whitewater. This is a step forward, but the real goal is to act quick­ ly. If laws have been broken, we need to know. If not. we should release the facts to the public and move on. We must avoid another appointment like that of Lawrence Walsh for the Iran-Contra investigation. In that case, Walsh spent more than $35 million of tax­ payers’ money for an investigation that dragg­ ed on for six years, distracted the nation from more important business, and ultimately fail­ ed to secure a single conviction in court. Congress, through the House Banking Committee, should proceed with its own Whitewater investigation as it did with the Keating Five and Neil Bush, former President Bush’s son. Here are some of the details sur­ rounding the Whitewater situation that I think justifies Congress acting quickly to exercise its oversight responsibility over the Administration: •While President Clinton wn Governor of Arkansas, his friend Jim McDougal owned and expanded Madison Guaranty Savings and Loan. • President Clinton and his wife, and Jim McDougal and his wife became co-owners of White water Development Corporation, with an account al Madison Guaranty. Whitewater would buikl and sell vacation homes along the White River in rural Arkansas. • As Madison Guaranty encountered finan­ cial difficulties in the mid-80s, it hired Hillary Clinton for $2,000 a month to represent its in­ terests before Arkansas state regulators. At the same time. Preside it Clinton oversaw these regulators as Governor of Arkansas. • When Madison Guaranty finally closed in 1989, it may have been insolvent for several years. Its failure has cost taxpayers at least $47 million. • Complicating the circumstances, Vince Foster, who was responsible for keeping track of the President's financial affairs, committed suicide in July 1993. The files on Whitewater disappeared from his office within hours of his death. Later, it turned out that members of the White House staff had removed them. To put this behind us, the President should simply release all the documents surrounding the Arkansas S&L and Whitewater to the public. He should take his lumps (if any) and move on. The credibility of politicians already impedes the ability of Congress and the Presi­ dent to solve problems. With all the critical issues now facing our nation, we can no longer afford the appearance of conflicts of interest and questionable ethical behavior. • NOTICE • . » Notice Is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Boent of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: WO p.m. - a Zoning Variance request by Ray Smith regaromg Lot Ptat of Eddy's Beach located at 1071 S. Wall Lake Ortre. Delton, Michigan. In Section 32 of Hope Township The Lot Is owned by Cal and Mary Flegal. This hearing Is to consider a request to vary from the required setback from the boundary line on either side to allow roof overhangs to project Into the side yard setback. Hearing to bo held on Monday. January 31, ISM at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shulu Road. Interested persons desiring to prosent their views upon the request will be given the opportunity to be heard either verbally or in writing. Anyone desiring the exact legal description or more Information may contact the Hope Township office on Wednesdays 9 am. to 12 noon and 1 pun. to 3 pjn. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered al the hoering, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice Io the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or c-rillng the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below To the editor: Concerning Congressman Nick Smith's column in last week's Banner: The congressman said that agriculture con­ tributes about $54 billion to Michigan’s economy. My research tells me that this was the figure for 1990, at least. What is disturbing, if one uses the S54 billion figure without a further breakdown, it sounds iike Michigan’s farmers were doing very well. However, according to figures from the Michigan State University Agricultural Experimental Station, only about 17 percent of that amount represented farm in­ come. About 51 percent came from food pro­ cessing, 3 percent from input sales and 29 percent from forest product sales. This simply bears out the current philosophy, that raw material has little value, that value accrues only after the product reaches the processor This despite the tremendous expense of money and labor that goes into its production. What justification can there be for food pro­ cessing costing nearly three times as much as that food’s production. There arc more than 40 boxes of com flakes made from one bushel of corn, but each box costs nearly twice what the farmer can sell the bushel for. Congressman™ Smith concedes that wc have had 60 years of low farm prices, making agriculture "lean and mean." Lean, perhaps, but not mean, as they sit back and meekly ac­ cept what's handed to them. If they do make a little noise, the syitem tells them they’ve just been bad managers and should be more effi­ cient in lowering production costs. There has been great emphasis put on agricultural exports for the last 25 years. The suggestion has been that this somehow was the road to agricultur’s prosperity. While ag products consistently have been one of tlte few trade areas with a positive trade balance, little in the way of benefit has trickl­ ed down to the producer. During all the years in which ag exports have increased to a high of $45 billion, actual farm prices declined, and we lost a million and a half farmers. Now the congressman talks about greater market access through NAFTA and GATT. First, our trade negotiators have given up more than we’ve received in order to push through these trade agreements. Not only do Letters they not guarantee greater exports, they do mandate increased imports of food, the safety of which may be questionable. (Congressman Smith voted for NAFTA). In talking about the upcoming ’95 farm bill, the congressman seems to be assuring us that there will be further cuts in farm program spending, he stable farm income to come through the market place. We all. Congressman. Will Mr. Smith then help pressure Con­ gress, the Administration and the Justice Department td use our anti-trust laws to break up the food monopolies that control those market place prices and thereby deny farmers a fair price? Until the mentality that suggests we have just a few super farms producing our food is reversed, and it’s made possible for farmers to receive a fair price for all their products, all the free trade exports that can be generated will mean nothing. Carl Me IIvain. President Michigan Farmers Union Hastings Helping needy good birthday present To the editor: I appreciate everyone who participated in the annual Welborn benefit auction Dec. 20 at the Farmers’ Hall of Fame in Prairieville. No one could have had a better birthday celebration than I did. Can you imagine a bir­ thday party where more than 300 people come, including your spouse of 41 years, three children with their spouses, your three grandchildren, a' jng with friends, co-workers and supporters from throughout the entire state? Of equal importance was the tremendous amount of contributions given, not to this old man. but rather to help those less fortunate. Collectively, we gave $3,642.25 to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, over $1,100 worth of canned goods for food banks, $950 worth of toys for Toys for Tots, and a supply of baby items was given to the Crisis Pregnan­ cy Center in Kalamazoo. Wc also gave 34 beautiful Teddy Bears to the Gospel Mission for kids who come with their moms for shelter. Mall City Ambulance and McDonald’s Towing Service of Kalamazoo came through in grand style with a refurbished van. worth a minimum of S5.000, for the Gospel Mission. TLe van will continue to serve people in need for months and years to come. Because of the kindness and generosity of those who contributed, we were able to light many candles of hope for those less fortunate than ourselves. Everybody who participated gave me the best birthday party that 1 could ever have wished for. Sen. Jack Welborn 13lh District Become well Infor med... read The Banner, EVERY WEEKI FINAL WINTER Clearance STARTS TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JAN. 21 NOW ShMey R. Case Hop® Township Oork 54S3 S. Wall Lak® Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEA1HNG ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENT* Hoik* is hereby given that the Barry County Plann ing/Zoning Commlisicn will co'tducl a public hearing on January 24, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. tn the Annex Conference Room, County Annex Building ot 117 South Broadway, Hailing*, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be rhe consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, os amended: MAP CHANGE — A-1-94 Request to rexone property in Sec. 21. Assyria Township on the Southwest Comer of M-66 and West Lake Rood. Commencing at th® centerline of Hwy. M-66 ond th® E X W hwy. running thru HE 1/4, Sec. 21-1-7, th W ^Oft. to POB, th S 600 fl., th W 350 fl., th N 600 ft. th E 3SO h. to POB. FROM AR TO C-1. OFF All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring Io present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard al the above mentioned time and place. The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such os signers for the hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed material* being considered ot the meeting, to individual* with disabilitie* ot the meeting/hearing upon ton (10} days notice to the County of Borry. In­ dividuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or service* should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Judith A. Peterson, Coordinator, 220 W. State Street. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. (616) 948-4891. The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Or­ dinance I* available for public inspection at the Borry County Planning Office, 220 W. State St., Hasting*. Michigan, bet­ ween the hour* of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Barry County Plan­ ning Office at 948-4830 for further information. Nancy L. Boersmo. Barry County Clerk Original Prices of Selected Fall & Winter Apparel & Accessories for Women, Men & Children CLEARANCE DOES HOT INCLUDE ADOITIONAL SAVINGS OFF SALE OR CLEARANCE PRICES___________________________________ WWUOWM W, Mtf hwM UMw WW OWtf"*T™- WWWftMM., >»MCMW, n tfWtf uwtf tfotf, DOES NOT APPLY TO PREVIOUS PURCHASES. Closing 4:00 pm Tuesday, January 25 for Inventory HOURS: Monday-Friday 10 am-8 pm; Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm; Sunday 11 am-4 pm DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20. 1994 Michael Lane Branch Gene E. Davis HASTINGS - Michael Lane Branch, 31, Ot 1255 Mixer Road, Hastings passed away Satur­ day. January 15. 1994 at Pennock Hospital Mr. Branch wu born on lune 1, 1962 in Kalamazoo the son of Victor snd Emms (Greer) Branch. He was raised in the Martin area and attended Martin Schools. He was married io Colleen M. Kish oo July 12,1980. They lived in the Orangeville area ot Barry County for several yean before moving to bis present address in 1989. Mr. Branch wu employed at Flex-Fab Company in Hastings for nearly four yean. He FREEPORT - Gene E. Davis, 54 of 3721 Eckert Road. Freeport passed away Sunday. January 16, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Davis was born April 14, 1939 in Kist­ ler, West Virginia, ths son of Leslie and Margaret (Keith) Davis. He was raised in the Kistler, West Virginia area and attended schools there. He graduated from Mann High School in Kistler. He was a United States Army Veteran from September of 1958 until his discharge in August of 1961. He ns married to Helga U. Spudeit on Janu­ ary 26. 1962. He lived in Kistler, Wes Virgi­ nia. Cleveland. Ohio, Detroit Grand Rapids Company He wu a member of die Schin-Ru Karate Club. Mr. Bnnch is survived by wife: Colleen, son: Michael Lane Branch, Junior, daughter: Rachel Branch, all at home, daughter: Angel Nye, of Kalamazoo; father and step-mother: Victor and Deb Branch of Martin; brothers: Victor Branch, Junior of Delton. Kevin Branch of Delton, Chad Branch of Plainwell, Shannon Branch of Kalamazoo Brad Branch of Martin, sisters: Psoy Schair of Comstock, Linda Giambrooe, Comstock. Sandy Hall of WaylaaL Eleanor Rackley of Kalamazoo, Victoria Griffith ot Kalamazoo. Tasha Branch of Martin; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death was his mother, Emms Branch in 1980. Memorial services were held on Tuesday, January 18,1994 at the Hastings First Baptist Church with Reverend Kevin Shorkey and Reverend Dan Bowman officiating. Memorial cootibutions may be made to the Michael Lane Branch Memorial fund. Arrangements were made by the Wren He wu employed u • truck driver farover 20 years in Teanuten Local *406. Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Helga; daughter and husband, Angela and Scott DePew of Freeport; son and wife. Roland and Brenda Davis of Grand Rapids, son and wife. Mart and Linda Davis of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren, Jeff, Brandi, Armah, Shelby, Elizabeth. Kaleigh, Kari and Nolan; father, Leslie Davis of Kentucky; three brothers, James Davis of Cleveland. Lany Davis of Don snd Roger Davis of Cleveland; three sisters, Viola Messer of West Virginia, Norma Bailey of Florida and Rusia Henry of Kentucky; many nieces and nephews. Mr. Davis wu preceded in death by his mother, Margaret and a sister, Patty Richie. Funeral services were held Wednesday, January 19 u Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles H. Fisher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. HASTINGS AREA CO. CHURCH OF School How. IIX® a m Morning Worteup Service; 6X® p.m. Evon ASSEMBLY OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCS. 309 Tbunday. Jee. 20 - 4:00 Outftuch; 6:30 CMdrwi * Choir. Wonhip 10:43 a.1 acthrtttea 7.XJ0 p.m. Wedonday aca; 11 XT a n. Monung Wonhip Service. Jr. Onrdi op io teh Grate. 6:00. Eveainf Service. Sate; *30 Coal. 7; IX® NA. mxihoobt CHURCH, M37 South « M W CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH Pallor Doa| Davis. Phooe *64-7765. pauor 945-4060 charok Sandoj Sckooi lOdD s-ax; WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3115 N. Bnadwsy. Hamsgs. Ml 490M Psaor Csd LncbfKki Phooe iWooUlsnd) 367-4061 or Dsrkne Pkkanl 943-5974. Wootep Sonke. Seedw. *S» a.m. aad 114)0 sae.; Saarkry School. »:43 a.ai. 4-H 945-5363 QUIMBY 945 33*7. Church phoue 945-4995. PRESBYTERIAN aad FM; Rob Stybcrski. 616-945-9574 Banter free Edward L. Wilkes. 33, born on August 5, I960, went to be with Our Lord Wednesday, January 12,1994 from his home in Middleville a Apr a Hngrring illness. Mr. Wilkes is survived by his family a m.; Worte^ 1IX® a.*.; M>-Hi Duane and Margaret Wilkes, two brothers and three sisters; maternal grandmother, Wilds AUerding; paternal grandmother, Lanetta Wilkes, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces WBCH FM-AM CHURCH. 9:50-10:50 for Kida 6.45 p.aa. Sunday ■nhSUneHall !4<adQ-7qO Miuioa CommiHM mMliaf. Wotondiy - 7d» Oairrl Choir 7X»p.i ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nesh.dk Felber nieces an' nephews; four great-great-great nieces and nephews. Preceding her in diath were her husband: Donaki on August 26, 1991; sister. Mabie Field and brother Hiram ’-.USX Edacatioa. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4U7 ring. *x> Suwhn School. Oardl Service 10.30-. W.rWruWy mu­ ngs from 6:004.00 p.m. the The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these locai Businesses: Women Cirrte 9:30 bowl Ofl«ra>< for Hunfer. SUP PORT GROUPS Nereouc. Aaotymou 1200 Norm Mondi,. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odesaa IIX® WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings 9XJ0-12X® noon Dormiom of NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER pteaae call 945-2361 for an 1062 N. Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. DOWLING - Malcom (Bud) R. Pierce. 67. of Dowling passed away Monday, January 17, 1994 at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. Mr. Pierce was born on February 14,1926 in Hastings the son of Marshall F. and Doris M. (Stanton) Pierce. He attended Hastings High School. Mr. Pierce served with the United States Navy from 1943-1946. He was married u Jean Stampfler on December 29, 1951. Mr. Pierce was employed at Goodyear Hard­ ware, Orson Coe in Hastings and Battle Creek and the Oliver Corporation. Also, worked for Michigan Department of Transportation from 1957 until retirement in 1991. He enjoyed music and woodworking. Mr. Pierce is survived by his wife Jean, one daughter Mrs John (Brenda) Rohe of Hsiungs, son and wife Thomas J. (Kathy) Pierce of Nashville, son Marshall F. Pierce ot Lowell, four grandchildren Zachary. Jacob Rohe and Joshua and Meaghan Pierce, sisters Mrs. Norman (Nyla) Stanton ot Dowling Mrs. Char­ les (Marian) Rauteman of Gulf Shores, Alaba­ ma, brothers Stanley Pierce of Hastings and Emmett Pierce of Charlotte, several nieces and BRETHREN CHURCH mecU at 374-1357. vfcw: 9:45 Rai Sarver. Pastor visitation or funeral services at her request. Burial will be in the spring at Lake Odessa in lakeside Cemetery. A memorial has been established for her in care of her sister, Darlene Stambaugh and a donation in pvt will be given to Hospice and American Cancer Society. Post Office Box 514, Lake Odessa. Michigan 48849. were made by Lake Funeral LAKE ODESSA - Mary Frances Straka Armstrong, 72. of Lake Odessa paaaed any Friday, January 14, 1994 at her residence. She ns bora November 23,1921 In Toron­ to, Ohio the daughter of Thomas and Nan (Bell) Straks. She graduated from Toronto High School in 1939 and attended Western Mlchign College in 1940 to 1944 receiving a degree in Home Economics. Sbe was married to Maurice S. Armstrong on May 25. 1945 in Toronto, Ohio. Hiwh School from 1947 to 1989. Sbe was a member of the Saint Ec wards Catholic Church, the Altar Society and a life member of the M.A.R.SJ>. Surviving are her busband Maurice, two Herbert]. NewA ~ [ Herbert J. Newth, 70, of rural Charlotte, passed away Monday morning, January 17, 1994, at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mr. Newth wu born October 18, 1923 In Chester Township, the son of Ralph E. and Mabel I. (Sweet) Newth. He wu an Army Veteran of World War IL member of the Odd Fellows and the Rebekah's. Surviving are his wife: Martha, his son: David (Barb) Newth of Charlotte, his daughter Carol Ann (Lester) McRae of Lansing, two adopted sons: Gary Newth at home and Michael Newth of Charlotte, three grandchil­ dren, one great granddaughter, two sisten: Arlene Simpson of Florida and Marjorie Ladd of Charlotte, several neices and nephews. Services were held Wednesday, January 19th, 1994 at Barker-Leik Funeral Home in Mulliken, with Reverend Joseph Spackman officiating. Burial wu in Meadowbrook BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Zelma L. Scoby. 79, of Battle Creek passed away Saturday. January 15, 1994 at Battle Creek Health System Community Site due to injuries suffered from a fall on December 20. 1993. Mrs. Scoby was born on February 2.1914 in Tishomingo County. Mississippi to Henry A. and Addl (Tidwell) Deaton. Sbe wu raised in Tishomingo. Mississippi and came to Battle Creek in the 1930's. She wu employed at the former Weston Biscuit Company. She married Harlan Dix in 1940 and they owned and operated an apartment bouse at 10 Upton Avenue beginning in the early 1940’s. Harlan preceded her in death August 31.1951. Zelma continued to run the apartment house until she sold it in Ihe late 1950's She married Wendell John Scoby in 1962 and they owned and operated the Bedford Food Maria in Bedford from 1962 until selling it in 1978. Mr. Scoby preceded her in death December 24, 1991. Mra. Scoby wu a member of the Bedford Chapter *471 Order of the Fa pern Star, the Battle Creek Ladies Auxiliary of the Eag^s She enjoyed flower and vegetable garden- na; one sister Jane L Hudok of Toronto. Ohio. She wu preceded in death by her parents Thomas and Nan Straka, a sister Nancy Hook and a brother Thomas Straka. 1994 at Saint Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomas Boufford existing. A memorial has been established for Hosntce of Ionia County and Saint Edwards Church Building fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa.___________________ fam I. Seivert PLAINWELL - JEAN I. SEIVERT, 76. of 10623 Wes Cressey Road, Plainwell passed any January 12, 1994 at home. Mrs. Seivert was bora on May 26. 1917 in Osage City. Kansas the daughter of Benjamin and Myrtle (Fix) Bauman. Sbe had lived moat of her lifetime in Battle Creek and since 1942 in the Cressey area. Mrs. Seivert wu a member of the Hickory Comers aad Delton VT.W. Ladies Auxiliary. She wu married to Herbert Seivert on November 22, 1934. Mra. Seivert Is survived by daughter Mrs. Leroy “Curty" Shirley Wagner ot Plainwell, one son and wife; Donald and Helen Seivert of Wagner of Rtchland. Pam and Jerry VanSpyker of Grand Rapids, Sue and Cart Bierema of Delton, Diana and Doug Collard of Missouri. 12 great-grandchildren, two brothers: Bill and Roy Bauman of Florida, several nieces and her in death were her husband Herbert on July 14, 1963; parents; four brothera: Charles, Leslie, Ous, and John Bauman; four sisters: Myrtle, Mary. Ruth, and Reba ■ Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu3f 15, 1994 at the Williams Fu-eral Home th Pastor Jeff Worden officiatitg. Burial at Memorial donations may be made to the Delton V.F.W or Hickory Content American Legion Posts. Envelopes available at Funeral Home. StdlaM. (Jordan) Engle WOODLAND - Stella M. (Jcrdan) Engle. 68 of 6980 North Woodland Rond, Woodland She was bom July 17,1925 the daughter of Frank and Maude (Lear) Jordan. Mrs. Engle graduated from Woodland High school. She married Earl Engle in 1944 in Woodland. son-in-law Patti and Craig Jones of Dowling, two grandchildren Brad and Marci Jones of Dowling, a brother Chamli: Deaton of Dennis, Mississippi, a sister Helen Brown of Battle Creek, half brothera Gene, Edward, Steve, Henry, I rater, and Donald Deaton, half sister Linds Deaton, a nephew she helped raise in her home Thomas Pharr of Bittle Creek, step­ daughters Phillis Wasson and Eunice Kline both of B attle Creek and several other nieces an stepson: Doctor Kenneth Scoby, a stepdaugh­ ter Marjorie Dix Ovenshire, a sister Inez Pharr, and a brother Dwight Deaton. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, January 18,1994 with Pastor Brian Spencer of Calvary Baptist Church at Fariey-Estes Funer­ al Home. Burial al Memorial Park Cemetery. HASTINGS - Julia E. Smith, 89, of 416 B. Francis Streeh Hastings passed sway Sunday. January 16, 1994 al Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Smith wu bora on May 2, 1904 in Nashville the daughter of Vesta and Clara (Root) Herrick. She wu raised in the Nashville and Hastings areas. Sbe attended Hastings Schools, granduating from Hastings High School. She wa married to Harold L Smith on Auguz* 15,1927. She lived all her married life in Hastings. She wu employed at Hastings Mutual Insur­ ance Company for 46 years, retiring in 1969. She was a member ot the Hastings First Church Circle, Pennock Hospital Guild 87. Mrs Smith is survived by son and wife: Robert and Marjorie Smith of Grandville; granddaughter and husband: Julie and Mike Boyd of Grand Rapids; granddaughter Kathi Smith of Jackson; granddaughter Lynd, Smith of Grandville; two great grandsons: Jacob and Nichols Boyd; dear niece: Jacqueline Sum of Hastings; great nephew and wife: David and Jan Storrs of Coldwater, great nephew and wife: Dennis and Andres Storrs of Hastings; two great-great nephews: Jeff and Steven Storrs. Preceding her in death were her husband: Harold on February 7,1966; Also by a brother George Herrick and sister Ruth Moore. Funeral services will be held st 11:00 O'Clock in the morning on Thursday, January 20, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Phillip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be al Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. First United Methodist Church or Donor's choice. Lakewood High School for 25 years retiring in 199a Pierce in 1960. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 20.1994 al 1:00 O'Clock in the after­ noon at Dowling United Methodist Church with Reverend Kenneth Vought officiating. Burial at Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Ginbach of Woodland, the Womans Study Cub and was assistant Scout I Surviving ire husband Earl, two sons: Jerry (Carol) Eagle ot Lake Odem. Jeffrey (Kath­ leen) Eagle of Woodland, six grandchildren, one great grandson, one sister Alice Morrow of lake Odessa, three aunts: Ruth Niethamer, Lucy Jordan, and Hattie Barbeau, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, January 20,1994 at 1:00 O'Clock in the after­ noon at the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland with the Reverend Alan Sellman and Reverend Sterling Demond offeiating. Interment was al the Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial contributions may be made to the Dowling Library. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. him in death wu bis son Mart "Prescriptions" - 118 S Jefferson - 04S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Edward wu employed at Lescoa until his illness. He wu a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church. Memorial services were teld Tuesday, Janu­ ary 18,1994 at the Middleville United Method­ ist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to "G.R.A.C.E. - A-P C-N." or Barry Community Hospice. Malcolm (Bud) R. Pierce. Faith U M NASHVILLE AREA Mrs. Blivin is survived by niece and husband: Daxrtiy and Cranston Wilcox of UNITED Unity Scrv»ct 4 00 p.m at St. Roac Sunday School at 10 00 a m ; Wot- She wu employed at the old Michigan Mutual Insurance Company in the early FIRST tivittes CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar HASTINGS - Gertrude L Blivin, 98. formerly of 334 West Court Street Hastings passed away Wednesday, January 12, 1994 at Teudercare in Hastings Mrs. Blivin wu born on September 28.1895 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of E. C. and Anna (Hubble) Russ. She wu raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings area schools Sbe turned Donald O. Blivin oo July 17, 1928. They lived in Hastings a number of years, then moved to Lansirg where they resiiM for several years, returning to Hutings HASTINGS VALLEY LAKE ODESSA - Connie Ybarra. 42. of Lake Odessa passed away January 12. 1994 at her sisten residence after a short illness Ms. Ybarra wu bora on September 2,1951 the daughter of Lyle and Bonnie Stambaugh. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1970. She wu previously employed by the Clus/Levy Company in Grand Rapids. Ms. Ybarra is survived by a daughter: Anna, and a son: Janies of Lake Odessa; sisters and brothers: Darlene. Kim, Karin, and Kevin; step-maternal grandmother Glady McLeod; paternal grandmother Artie Stambaugh; Also by a close, dear friend: Marylu Martinez, also of Lake Odessa, and BJ. Martinez, her God Son; two granddaughten: Miranda and Serena both of Lake Odessa; four nephews: Kyle, Chris, Justin and Kevin; two nieces: Darcy and Kristi. She wu preceded in death by several other family memben. Edna C. Bicknell HASTINGS - Edna C. Bicknell. 87. of 2190 W. State Rd, Hastings, passed away Friday January 14, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Funeral services were held Saturday, Janu­ ary 15, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Phillip L. Br avn officiating. Burial was ■ Riverside Cemttery. Memorial comributrrns may be made to a U N I T K D (616) MS-9392. Sunday School 10 THORNAPPLE 18 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genthcr Funer­ al Home, Nashville with Reverend Roger ClaypooliK'reWM^ Cemetarv 1940’s twn UNTIED pracdcc. Connie Ybarra NASHVILLE - Alvin Richard Morgan, 79, of Nashville, passed away Saturday, lanuary 15, 1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was born in Dowling the son of Edward and Lucinda Morgan. He attended the Durfee Country School. He married Josephine Rone on August 17, 1936 in Battle Creek. He married Bessie Scott on June 24,1976 in Ocala, Florida. His employment included E.W. Bliss in Hastings, Union Steam Pump in Battle Creek, and the Lawnmower Service in Ocala, Florida. He wu a member of the Hastings Moore Lodge, and bowled in serveral leagues. He enjoyed being with his family and friends. Mr. Morgan is survived by his wife Bessie Morgan of Ocala. Florida, six children; Jeanet­ te Burt of Syracuse, Indiana; Mary Thompson of Stanton; Richard Morgan of Nashville; Nancy Jo Contreras of Hastings; Russell Morgan of Nashville; Alvin Morgan of Nash­ ville; Many grandchildren and great grandchil­ dren. Brothen; Bill Morgan of Lacey snd David Morgan of Florida He wu preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Lucinda, first wife, Josephine Rone; brother, Hany Morgan and sister May Clark. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 605 S JcfTerwn CHURCH or THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Brand HASTINGS | Funeral services were held Monday January 17,1994. at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made io the ATTEND SERVICES BARRY ZZZZS'Z&J. ["^^Atori^ZZarr^fonrgn" 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan When you need to say 'Welcome", to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations' to a family member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 �The Haslinas Banner — Thursday, January 20. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Garveys to mark 50th anniversary Mueller-Myers Jr. united in marriage Chaffees observing golden anniversary Harold and Eva (Wood) Chaffee of Hastings are observing their 50th wedding an­ niversary this week. They were married Ian. 15, 1944, in Williamston. Mich. They were fanners. The Chaffees have five kids. Carl and Lin­ da Wood of Grant, Larry and Jackie (Chaffee) Seguar of Arkansas, Dale and Nancy (Chaf­ fee) Sibley of Dehon. Tom and Marlene (Chaffee) Gauthier of Oklahoma, and Mark and Dorothy (Chaffee) Gauthier of Oklahoma Their children arc to come and help celebrating their 50 years later this summer. On Jan. 30, 1994, Bernard and Betty Garvey, residents of Nashville, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. Those who would likr to congratulate them may send cards to: 210 Lake St.. Tween Waters Lot f23, Tavares. Fla. 32778-3735. Thank the Lord for the lovely June morn­ ing. for the singing of birds, for a blue sky. for a butterfly drifting by as Kcrisa Mueller and Kenneth Myers Jr. were wed in an out­ door ceremony at Bowens Mills, on June 26. 1993. Parents are An and Ann Mueller of Hastings and Kenneth and Nancy Myers of Grand Rapids. Attending the bnde were Manha Evans, and Kendy and Diana Mueller. Emma Rae Mueller was the flower girl. Attending the groom were Brian Myers and Larry and Jennifer Sturm. Ringbearers were Micah and Joey Hicks and Evan Doyle. At the guest book was Jody Peterson. Usher were Bryan Hicks. Kelly Doyle, and Curt Vcldman. Five generations... Bret Earl Bristol became the 5th generation from the Earl Bristol on Thurs­ day, Nov. 24,1993. The five generations Include (from back) Gary Bristol An­ dy Bristol. EA1L97, holding 18 day old Bret, and Galen. Area churches plan Christian Unity prayer service Sunday Hicks-MacKenzie to be wed in July Dr. and Mrs. Thomas (Judy) Hicks of Hastings are pleased io announce the enagement of their daughter, Rachel Ann. to Mr. Caleb Christian Mackenzie, son of Dr. and Mrs. James (Robin) Mackenzie of Pierson. Ml. Rachel is a 1991 graduate of Hastings High School and is currently attending Grand Rapids Community College. The groom-to-be graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School and will com­ plete his degree in Pttftffcsfl Science at Calvin College in May. A July 1994 wedding is being planned. Fredricks couple to mark 40 years Harvey and Darla Fredricks of Lake Odessa will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on Jan. 30. Their family includes Kevin and Marcia Fredricks of McBain and Kraig and Vicki Fredricks of Freeport, and four granddaugh'ers. Harvey and Darla ware the owners of Harvey's Crash Parts in Woodbury. Brace-Coggan plan to wed May 7 We as parents are to announce the engage­ ment of our children. David Lee Brace to Kimberly Ann Coggan. David is the son of Curtis and Susan Snook of Lake Odessa and is serving in the U.S. Ar­ my at Scofield Air Base, Hawaii. Kimberly is the daughter of Alan and Pamela Coggan of Lyons and is attending tiie University of Michigan. The wedding is scheduled for May 7, 1994. Superfest '94 offers winter fun Jan. 20-23 The rides are being assembled as the smells of cotton candy and caramel apples begin to fill the air. It's Superfest *94. Battle Creek’s Second Annual Winter Fun Fest, inside the Kellogg Arena, January 20-23. Complete with the hottest rides and entertainment for the entire family, it’s Superfest *94. One admission price at the door of just $6.95 gets you unlimited rides and access to a variety of food, games, and music. Don’t miss everyone’s favorite costumed characters — Mickey and Barney — Saturday and Sunday hourly between noon and 5 p.m. Superfest *94 offers the perfect escape from those winter blues, and the perfect opportuni­ ty to spend time with friends and family. Rides by Leisure Time Amusements will in­ clude, The Scrambler, The Gravjtron, the Tih-a-Whirl, as well as Kiddie Land for the little ones and much more. Welcomed by WOTV Superfest will be open Thursday, 5 to 10 p.m.; Friday, 4 to 11 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 1! p.m.; and Sunday, 12 noon to 7 p.m. Plus don't miss the Nightly Ride Parties Friday and Saturday from 6 to 11 p.m. Bring a date or meet one there! Come out of the cold and catch the fever at Superfest *94. Many churches In the Hastings area will come together again for a prayer service in observance of the Week of Prayer for Chris­ tian Unity. The service will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 23 in St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Several of the clergy from local churches will take part In the service of hymns, scrip­ ture. prayer and two brief reflections. There will be a time of fellowship after the prayer service. The Hastings Area Ministerial Associa­ tion (HAMA) will sponsor this service of Prayer for Christian Unity. An offering win be taken during the service to assist the work of Love Inc. of Barry County and the work of HAMA. Among the local clergy participating in the service will be the Rev. Chuck McCabe, current HAMA president; and the Reverends Bea Herring. Kent Keller, Susan Trow­ bridge. Dan Graybill, Chuck Fischer. Steve Reid, Phil Brown and Carl Litchfield. The roots of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity stretch back to 1908 in the Episcopal Church In Graymoor. New York. Through the yean the name of the special week was changed to "Church Unity Octave" and the "Chair of Unity Octave* but more recently the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" became the accepted title. This year's theme and texts were prepared in Ireland by a group representing the Irish Episcopal Conference and the Irish Council of Churches. Meeting near the dividing line between th« Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland, these representatives chose the theme of "Called to Be 'One in Heart and Soul'" based on the words of Acts 4:23-27. Very near the Called To Be 'One In Heart And Soul' AcuSJIW dividing line, haunted by years of hatred and violence, there Irish ecumenists reflected on their call to unity, understanding and peace. And in the service they proposed, they are inviting all Christians to Join in this com­ mon prayer for the latLy which Christ wills for his people. In Hastings, the clergy who make up HAMA decided to begin again the tradition of a common service of prayer for unity six yean ago. and a service has been held on a January Sunday afternoon since 1989. "Members of the community are very welcome to join this Sunday A four o'clock in our ecumenical service, observing that all of us are called to be ooe In heret and soulsaid Father Fischer. MARRIAGE LICENSES: John Marvin Drake. Hastings and Angelina Marie Bryan. Hastings. Kenneth Charles Schleh. Hastings and Cherokee Sue Cole. Hastings Todd Smith demonstrates bow io use the "geo-safari" unit the students in Eleanor Vonk’s fifth Nicholas Demon Groos. Luxembourg and grade classroom can take home to learn about math and science. Harma-Riika Teresa Groos. Luxembourg. Thomas Ona Lentz. Delton and Susan Marie Joelson, Rockford. Justin Gregory Straube. Middleville and Ines Garcia. Cali. Columbia. Pleasantview students have fun, learn computers at the same time Letting a child play with the latest in computer games and learn al the same lime is a good combination. A recent grant let Pleasantview fifth grade teacher Eleanor Vock add five more computers called "geo­ safari" units to one the classroom had. The game is used for advanced or remedial math and science subjects. Now six children at a time can have fun arvi learn al the same time And, if mom and dad have other plans for an evening, the student has not lost his chance because the units can be borrowed for a week instead of just one day, as was the case in the past. The children like being able to take a unit home, and take excellant care of them, Vonk said. The $500 grant came from the Calhoun Intermediate School District. Area BIRTH ANNOUNCMENTS: Birth Announcement GIRL, Alysha Nicole Hoffman, born Jan. 5 at 11:51 a m. at St. Mary's Hospital. Grand Rapids, to Larry and Allison Hoffman, weighing 7 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 20 inches long. Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. Five generations There are now five generations of Cooleys in one area family. Shown here are (from left) Merle, 90 years old. and son Duane, grandson Dennis, great-grandson Bryan and great-great-granddaughter Lacey. Be As Dry As The Desert With... B-DRY SYSTEM Basement Waterproofing! . One of the OLDEST Waterproofing Companies in the U.S.A. • The BEST Warranty . The ONLY Permanent Solution Since 19SS! 9126 East DE Avenue Richland Ml 490B3 1-800-237-2379 or (616) 629-5252 d ro 3 C CO “> O) c 3 Q O o �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20, 1994 ped reminiscing about her 96th birthday par­ ty. which required only a creative idea and the loving cooperation of all her children. — Blessed Family in Spokane Dear Spokane: You sound like a great; group, 'blessed/' indeed. Legal Notices NOTICE or MOGTGAGC BALE Default ha* been mode In th* condition* of a mortgage doted November 2*. 19B3, by Cori C. Flioorman. o tingle mon ond Charlotte Sowtes in her own right, os Mortgagor*. to Throe Rivers Sav­ ings ond loon Association (naw First Savings Bonk, a federal savings bank), os Mortgagee, filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on December 2. 1983. and recorded in liber 256 of Records on pages 994. 995. 996 ond 997 The Mortgagee. after giving notice, has elected under the terms of the mortgage to declare the en­ tire principal and accrued interest to be due. which is 538,468.88 os of the dote of this notice. No suit or proceeding* at law or In equity have been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by the mor­ tgage or any port thereof NOW THEREFORE. pursuant to statute ond the power of sale in the mortgage, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 24. 1994. at 2.00 o clock in the afternoon, the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sol* at public auction to the highest bidder ot the front door of the Court House In th* City of Hastings. Michigan that being th* building in which th* Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held. The premise* I* to be sold are as described in th* mortgage, or so much a* may be necessary to pay the amount then du* on its* mortgage, with lr.forest thereon at 10.50% per annum and all legal cost*, charge* and expense*. Including attorney's fee* a* allowed by law. and also any sum* paid by Mortgagee to protect its interest prior to the sol*, which the p-smlse* ar* described as: the recorded ptal thereof. as recorded in Uber 5 of Plats on Pogo 73. being part of the East 1/2 of Sec­ tion 20. Town 2 North. Rango 1C West. Orangeville Township Barry County. Michigan The period of redemption from the solo will bo si> (6) months from the dote of the sale, unless th* premiss.- ore abandoned according to MCLA 600 3241a. in which com the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dared January 11. 1994 First Saving* Bank. Mongogee 123 Portage Avenue Three Rivers. Michigan 49093 Matthew 5. Davidson (P36003) TUCKER 6 DAVIDSON. P C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 211 Portage Ave.. P.O. Boe 391 Three Rivers, Michigan 49093 (616)273-1685 (2/17) JOHNSTOWMWwXwGF BOAJtD . January 52, 1994 Reports of Corn nt i tree* presented. Approved Jason Mick* a* probationary fireman Accepted petition for dredging channel at Bristol Lake. Motion approved requesting Barry County Rood Commission to take action regarding vehicles parked on road right-of-way Approved vouchers In amount of 334.504.63. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by. Supervisor Barbara Earl (1 /20) Tuesday. Jan. 4, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. All Board Member* present IB citizen* and guests also present. Fir* Dept, report received. Bid for piping fuel to auxiliary generator xeptod. Zoning mop Public Hearing scheduled lor Feb. Cemetery Sexton complaint received from Alvin M0GTGAAE FOMCLOSUM •<! r MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon mode in the conditions of a mortgage mode by James C. Curcuro, a married man to Broadmoor Financial Services, inc., a Michigan Corporation. Mor tgagss. dated June 19. 1992 and recorded on June 23. 1992. tot liber 547. on pogo 376. Borry County Records Michigan, and assigned by *aid Mor tgagee to Republic Bank by on assignment dated June 19, 1992. ond recorded on Juno 23. 1992 In Libor 547. on page 303 Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Twonty-slx Thousand Throe Hundred Thirty Seven Dollars and 44 cents (526.337.44). including interest at 9.250% per annum. Under the power of sale confined in sold mor­ tgage ond th* statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some part of them, at public vendue, ot the Barry County Courthouse In Hostings. Michigan at 11.00 a m. o clock, on Thursday February 3. 1994. Said premises are situated In Township of Yankee Spring*. Barn- County. Michigan, ond ore described as: land located in Yankee Springs Township. Borry County. Stat* of Michigan, described a* follows: Lot 7 of Willson s Plat of Turner Lake, according to th* record plat thereof, os recorded In Liber 5 of Plats on poge 19. Also commencing at a point "1“ of Willson s Plat of Turner Lake, according to th* recorded plat thereof. Thence due north along the easterly hne of said Willson Drive 199 loot to th* point of beginning of the following description Thence du* north to point "K" of said Willson's Plot of Turner Lake, thence north 54 degress 930" east 203.50 feet to point T of said Willson's Plot of Turner Lake, thence north 33 degrees 40" east to a point on said easterly line of Willson Drive due east from the lot comer of th* westerly side of sold WlMson drive as common to lo«s 8 and 9 of Willson's Plot of Turner Lok*, thence du* east 500 feet, more or Leu. to a paint on th* easterly line of the following described premise*: commencing 1385 feet north 00 degree* 32* west from the southeast comer of section 23. Town 3 north, range 10 west, thence north 00 degrees 32"west on ihe east line of said section 23.36 Rods, thence du* west to a point on the east line of Willson Drive of Willson's Plat of Turner Lok*, according to th* recorded plat thereof for th* point of beginn­ ing of this description Thenc* du* east 500 feet. Thence southwesterly to a point on the north line of Willson Drive of Willson's Plot of Tumor Lak*, sold point being 500 feet due east of point 1“ of said plot, thence west 5C' <*m to point "I" of said plat, thence due north i 'oet to point "K" of said plat, thence north 54 deg>- s 9* 30" east 203.50 feet to point "J" of said plat, thence north 33 degrees 40F east along th* southeasterly line of sold Willson Drive to point of beginning: thenc* southwesterly along the east line of sold above referenced premise* to a point due east from the point of beginning. thenc* du* west 500 feet, mor* or les*, to the point of beginning, excepting th* south 100 feet, du* north and south, of the above described metes and bounds description. OB-16 240405-00 The redemption period shall be 6 nxxilh(s) from ihe date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 1940CL 600.3241a. in which com ihe redemption period shall bo 20 days from the date of such sole. Dated- December 23. 1993 REPUBLIC BANK. Assignee of Mortgages Trott and Trott Attorneys for Assignee of the Mortgage* 30300 Telegraph Road. Suite 201 Bingham Forms. Michigan 48025 MpfTOII3732 (1/20J TO: NOAH WEEKS IN THE MATTER OF: JACOB DEAN CLIFTON. Minor. DOB: 11/30/93. A petition ha* been filed In the above matter. A hearing on the petition will bo conducted by the court on 02/43/94 ot 8 00 a m in BARRY COUNTY JUVBMLE COURT. 220 W. Court St.. Hostings Mi. IT S THEREFORE ORDERED that NOAH WEEKS personally appear before the court ot the time ond place stated above. Thb hearing may result tot a temporary or per­ manent Joss of your rights to the child. 01/14/94 RICHARD H SHAW. Judge of Probate (1/20) DURING JAYCEE WEEK January I6th-22nd, 1994 The Hasting* Jaycee* would like to extend their thank* to the following bu*ine*se* for their continued support! Emmanuel (ptscoQsl Church Cresuxe CatcrmtSandy lames Admxal McDonakh xwcruena i rawt Used To Be Yoon Wren Funeral Home Boofse Mows and M-asc State Earm Insurance Edead D Jones 6 Co Two s Company ICS Trewl The Mov* Outpost Pages Booh Store Vaaies The Fitness Center Country Pantry Hall family Enterprises CuiltBan Great Lakes Bank Corp Hastings City Bank Blankemtem Metropolitan Tide Nesi's Advanced Printing Burkey Sales Cinder Pharmacy Cinema Theater Leary's Automotive WaldorH Furniture Old Towne Tavern Beebe Shoe Store D| Electric Service Smith Doster Ford Delton Short Stop Burger Kwg Hastmp Area Schools Barry County Fax Board BeautControl Cosmetics Mary Kay Cosmetics Hope United Methodist Church ■ r. -.IX, rjui-veyxig — Keynoxn C-C Pork Farm Dick’s Barber Shop EBs Temple Larry Rotcoe-Dtsc Jockey Barry County Rental Plumbs Hastings Savings & Loan MdbLandmg Mason.’Davti line Hastings Mutual Insurance MsBer's Welton s Second Hand Comen Crystal dear Water. Inc Razor's Edge Barry County Real Estate Progressive Graphics AJ 6 Pete s Ironside Agency Thornapple Valley Credit Union Flval Designs Ant que Mall Clan. 1 Sesdl Veterinary Beijing Restaurant Miller Real Estate National Bank ot Hartings WBCH SchondeJmaycr Insurance Central Auto Parts Blair's Pet and Carden Bostey's Hastily Office Supply Hae Car* Center BJ Hvdrauhcs Buckland Insurance Cedar Creek Grocery Brian's Tee and Service Pxmeer Construction Fibertest Magazine Prudential Octo Turkey Farms Hastmgs YMCA Youth Council Pennock Hospeal City Food & Beverage The Banner 1st United Methodrrt Church K-Mart Dairy Queen Felpausch Thomapple Manor Cwrbach Funeral Home The Musk Center Farmers Insurance Hastesg> Sanitary Service Coleman Insurance Hairport Hooks Drugs Hastings Sweeper Shop Tide Office County Seat Wert MKhigan 6 Associates Mid-Michigan Insurance Bob s Grill Finishing Touch Hastings Country Club Andrus Fashion Bug Hodges JC Penney s Brand's Photo Barlow Fkxist WayWs Shoe Store True Value Hardware Sisten Fabrks Mexican Connection Ridne's The Reminder Stack Insurance Agency Subway City ot Hastings Dept at Public Worts Century 21 Bob» Cun 6 Tackle Tom s Martet Shuttetbug Photo Hastings Skydive Collectible Class* Cards J Ad Graph* s UAfTFO STATtS JUNOfi CHAMBER OF COMWfflCC Ann Landers Divorce hindsight Dear Ann Landers: This is for the woman who wrote about her husband's relationship with the female half of a recently divorced couple. She was concerned because the woman frequently asked her husband for help and advice. The husband insisted he was just “helping an old friend." I have been in precisely the same situation, and I hope she will learn from my experience. When my friend “Carta" was going through her divorce. I talked to my husband about my suspicions and anxieties. I felt their friendship was too dose, their conversations were too personal and she leaned on him too heavily. She phoned him at least five nights a week, usually dunng dinner time. My husband said I was “crazy" and that my imagination was working overtime. When Carta's divorce was final, however, he an­ nounced that they had fallen in love and he wanted to marry her. So I gave him a divorce because I couldn’t live with a man who loved another woman. He telephoned me three months later and said he had made a big mistake. I refused to take him back. I was still paying the lawyer and was very bitter. Six months later, he mar­ ried Carta. If I had it to do over again, I would have stayed married. My two children were per­ manently scarred by our divorce. Even though they visited their father twice a month on weekends, they still suffered from not hav­ ing him around. I hope you will print my let­ ter. It may prevent other women from making the same mistake. —Regrets in South Florida. Dear Regrets: Another case of 20-20 hind­ sight. Thanks for sharing. 911 saves lives Dear Aim Landers: When I read the article about calling 911. 1 had to write. I also work an emergency switchboard and have two addi­ tional comments: Teach everyone to say Nine One One in­ stead of “nine-eleven.” there is no 11 on the telephone. Laugh if you want to. but think about it for a minute. Not everyone is familiar with a phone. When you are in an emergency situation, you don’t always think clearly Secondly, don’t try to ’ ‘educate" your child about what type of emergency is appropriate for a call to 911. Let US determine if h’s an emergency or qof. would rather receive some trivial cads than have you die because your child wasn't sure this was the time to call us and he was loo rattled to ask Dad. Mom. Gram or the police. Many children have saved the lives of their loved ones by calling 911. Even a child as Putnam Library considers millage by Teraa Frith SuffVHler Nuhvillc Village Council members learned Tbunday that the Putnam Library is considering a millage request to help bring in funds. Librarian Lorna Wilson reported that the library needs of additional funding in order to maintain Its current levels of service According to Wilson, though the library is Io no immediate danger of cloalng. Its treasury Is fat becoming depleted because of lots of revenue caused by higher salaries, loss of revenue-sharing money from the village, less state aid and other problems If the Library Board approves U. a millage request ot between one-half and one mill could be placed before the voters in August. If that measure failed, an additional request could be pul oo the ballot In November. Wilson also reported that the library now has a fax machine received through a grant and a VCR donated by a library patron. They are planning a fund-raiser to buy a television io go with the VCR. The library hopes to gel educational videos oo topics re­ quested by patrons to use with the television and VCR. The report also mentioned that the library staff Is interested in working with area schools to find out what types of report or projects students need reference material for. If lite library staff knows in advance Ihe topics that students need to study, the materials can be obtained from other area libraries if necessary. Financial aid worshop slated The Hastings High School Counseling Department will present a financial aid workshop from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday. Jan. 26. in the high school lecture hall. Questions such as “What is financial aid?.’’ "What kinds of assistance are available?". "Who is eligible?.’’ and "How do I apply?" will be taken up. A sample copy of the common application form called the "Free Application for Federal Student Aid” will be shown, and some of the critical questions highlighted. Tips on how to make the application process easier, the first lime and thereafter, will be provided. Handouts will be available to explain federal, state and local scholarship programs. Counselors also will attempt to answer ques­ tions about the scholarship application process and specific questions about applications. young as 2 years of age can do it. — North Pon. Fla Dear N. Port: You will never know how -•any lives you may have saved by writing that letter. Neither will I. but I do thank you. Dear Ann Landen: I read with interest your column about the fancy weekend guests who ran up a big telephone bill and made no attempt to reimburse the host. My own modest income is $30,000 a year. My friends and family have also visited and made calls. It wasn't much, but every one of them insisted that 1 accept reimbursement. Can it be that we poor folks have better manners? — Portland. Ore. Dear Portland: It certainly can. Money has nothing to do with manners. Some people with lots of money behave like snobs while those who have very little can be very classy. Creative birthday Dear Ann Landers: When Mother'. 96th birthday was approaching. we wondered how we could possibly top the previous year’s par­ ty. My sister came up with an idea that turned out to be fabulous. It was the best birthday Mother ever had. And it didn’t cost a nickel. As our parents downsized their residence from the big family home to a smaller place, then an apartment and finally a retirement home, they gradually distributed most of their belongings io us children. By the time Mother was 96. she was a widow and had given her daughters and daughters-in-law all her household possessions, which included, of course, all the lovely things she used for entertaining Imagine Mother's surprise when she came to our home for her birthday dinner and sav the tabic set with her own tablecloth and napkins, her silver, her stemware and her candlesticks. In the kitehen, she beamed w*h delight when she saw the vegetables being cooked in her old, familiar steamer and the meal cooking in her chipped enamel roaster. When dessert was served in the sherbet glasses that had been a wedding gift in 1913, she could hardly contain henelf. Mother dies last fall at 99. She never slop- A coming event listed in the Reminder is the semi-annual draft horse sale at the Lake Odessa Livestock Arena Friday. Feb. 25. with equipment sold in the morning sate and animals starting at noon. This is a time when one has to arrive early to find a seat or, more important, a parking pUce When these sate days come in winter and early fall, the road is lined from Tasker Road to Washington Boatevard with added parking in private lots along Tupper Lake Street/Road The VFW and Auxiliary always sell lunches to handle the overflow crowd from the stockyards restaurant. A drive through the crowded road reveals license plates from many areas of Michigan, besides plaits from Indiana and Ohio. Scientists have found a new use for tree rings besides dating the age of the tree. Ac­ cording to the Arbor Day bulletin for January/February, the rings found in stumps of old trees growing near waste dumps can show groundwater pollution. The U.S. Geological Survey has been able to tell from core samples what chemicals are flowing from a site, the date and speed of the spread and even the burial places of toxic wastes. The width of the rings also shows the abun­ dance or scarcity of rainfall during each of the years. Did you ever get lost white traveling? Just wait 15 or 20 years. There will be a piece of equipment on your automobile that will have an on-board navigation system which will create a map and give audible directions to any address Such a device will be offered in California within months of the Eighty-eight LSS as an option for about $2,000. The com­ puter involved will figure out where you are and give a local road as a reference. This report comes from an automotive writer in the State Journal. Jodi Upton. Mrs. Frances Shoemaker marked her 95<h birthday anniversary Monday. On Sunday, two of her married grandchildren came with their families and dinner. Also son Date arriv­ ed for a fwo-day visit. On Monday Tom and Norma O’Mara, daughter Marlene and hus­ band of Grand Rapids were there for the day. Daughter Lorraine Scheidt is in Florida and daughter Barbara is in Texas for the winter. Son Don visited Monday forenoon. Each week she enjoys listening to tapes of the Sun­ day church service. She lives quite in­ dependently in her own home. Several active and retired school personnel from Lakewood Public Schools attended the Monday funeral of Mary Fran Armstrong, longtime economics teacher who had died on the previous Friday. Former Superintendent William Eckstrom was in attendance, white back in town for business purposes from Florida. School personnel were pallbearers and Scripture reader. Schools were dismissed an hour early on Monday because of drifting snow on rural roads. The snow, slippery roads and bitter cold combined to make travel treacherous. At least two nearby accidents occurred in mid­ afternoon One was a rear-end collision on M-50 al Second Avenue. Another east of town happened shortly afterward. Local wreckers were busy hauling cars. It was easy to end up in a snowbank when making even a gentle turn at low speeds. Twenty attended last week’s meeting of the local Historical Society at which Cathy Lucas enlightened her audience with a history of pacemakers. We live in a wonderful age when Garage parties Dear Ann I, andtn: “Out of Sync in Upstate New York/- who wrote about her friends entertaining in the garage, really hit home. My husband and I cannot believe that so many of our neighbors are doing the same thing These people have lovely homes, decks, terraces and patios, yet they entertain guests tn the garage. To what depths have graciousness and hospitality fallen? — Out of Sync in the Midwest. Dear Out of Sync: Rock bottom, 1 guess. What are these people saving their living rooms for? The wake, maybe? Accept baldness Dear Ann Landers: Hi. I’ve got a pro­ blem. I am a 15-year-old mate, and 1 am already losing my hair. I don’t want to sound like the typical teen­ ager who moans. "I’ve got a zit. and my life is over." but watching your hair get thinner and thinner white you're still in high school is pretty darned hard on a guy. Could you please give me some advice? My social life is just beginning, and 1 see a big problem here. — Young Baldy in Vancouver. Dear Vancouver: I try to avoid using brand names in the column, but the only "hair­ grower" approved by the Food and Drug Ad­ ministration is Rogaine. available by prescrip­ tion only. Transplantation is another alter native, although it's expensive and time­ consuming. However. 1 suspect you are going to end up with less hair than you’d like, so you'd better get used to the idea. After all is said and done, what really counts is wtat you’ve got tn your head, not on it. Gem of the Day: Overheard at a wedding reception: They make a wonderful couple. He’s a hypochondriac, and she's a pill. Ann Landers' latest booklet. ' Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ orderfor 15 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creston; Syndicate, lac. such inventions prolong life and make living far more comfortable than would be possible without such marvel*. She told some stories about the unusual side effects of these medical inventions. At the January meeting of the board of directors, plans were to begin for the second Depot Day to be held in July. Refreshments were served by Lynda Cobb and Brynda Merrifield, with colorful red and white granite ware on a red gingham cloth with seasonal floral centerpiece Some vin­ tage newspapers were on display for the members' enjoyment. An old book, newly discovered, has some interesting bits of inforniation. A book titled "Midupn." published by the Oxford University Press in 1941. was compiled by workers of the Writers' Program of the Works Progress Administration. Oldsters will remember the WPA as one of the New Deal programs of the Roosevelt Administration. This was one of the many programs that gave employment to the unemployed and produced many benefits for the American populace with new buildings, water and sewer projects and countless other tangible endeavors. A paragraph on Lake Odessa is included in one of the many imaginary trips around Michigan. This particular route is from Lans­ ing to Grand Haven, with mileages included. The route passed through Portland on what was then U.S. 16. "Left of this road (County 579) is Lake Odessa. 7.5 miles (868 ah., 1.220 pop.) on the shores of two large connecting lakes Jor­ dan and Tupper. The village was founded in 1887 and named for die Russian city. The Lake Odessa Bible Conference, in­ terdenominational. is held during the last week of June and the first week of July. Free tounst camps, municipal and private bathing beaches, good fishing, and groves for picnick­ ing for games, a race track, and a two-mite straight away for speedboating/* No mention of the canning company or a machine shop or lighthouse. On other pages. Hastings is reviewed on a trip from Jackson to Kalamazoo, as a side jaunt from Battle Creek: "Hastings 27.5 miles (770 ah.. 5,227 pop.) on State 37 built on terraces rising from the Thomapplc River, was at one time the meetingplace of the Grand Rapids and Battle Creek stagecoach lines. The Parker House, State and Church Streets, occupies the site of the Hastings House, famous for its swinging dance floor, so constructed as to cushion the shock of many dancing feet, and for its enor­ mous bar. From the large balcony above the front door, politicians, heretics and Chautau­ qua lecturers gave their messages to the peo­ ple. Zachary Taylor and General Lewis Cass spoke from its height, when they were stump­ ing for election. On North Jefferson Street, not far from the site of the Hastings House, along a board sidewalk, is Reed's Opera House. Packed audiences at Raed’s were thrilled as they wept over "The Convict’s Daughter"... in five acts; where love and perho*. hate and passion, clouds and sunshine, smites and tears, chase each other all through this beautiful story. Between theatrical perfor­ mances. Reed's which was essentially a blacksmith shop and buggy factory, was used as a skiing rink or political haU as the occasion required, northwest of Hastings, Stale 37 leads to Grand Rapids 64 mites. . . " No mention of parks, insurance business, manufacturing or courthouse. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20, 1994 — Page 9 FROM TIME TO ( TIMeZ The diary of Hannah Collier Falk Part XX, 1896 by Joyce Weinbrecht Friday, Oct. 16, 1896 It is a nice day again today Nettie. Leu. Lora, and Opal and Rankin stayed with me last night. Mrt. Judkins is here with me. Mrs. Crawford here all day. Mra. Wilcox and Net­ tie and Myrtle here. Pennelian Collier here. Nettie gave her one of our group photos and Mra. Judkins ^ave her one of hers Susie and Willie Deprester iiere all day. Leu and Lora and Opal here. Mra. Vantasde here after Net­ tie. So Nettie and Rankin went down home. Leu and Lora to school. Opal stayed with me all night. Mrs Oliver Nichols here. I got a little Look of her for Opal's Christmas 30 cents, it is on linen. Opal and I, went after the mail. 1 got the Prainevflle Press and the Kalamazoo Telegraph. I got five cents worth of peanuts for Opal Hyde. Will Havins drew some coal for me today He put it in my wood house. It is quite cod today. Opal's book b the new Mother Goose Melodies that I got of Mra. Oliver Nichols. 1 gave Susie Deprester a silver shoe and one for Sarah Johnson for Christmas. Will Havins took Mra. Judkins’ trunk over to Delton far her. Jim Havins helped him put it in the wagon. Dr. Hyde sent me two gallons of jelly by Whrtkrk. Saturday, Oct. 17 Il snowed a little this morning. Will Havins here a piling wood for me. 1 paid him 10 dollars cash today. Mr. Ranny here. I got some beef of him 32 cents Mr. Nelson brought me a barrel of nice black gill glower apples. He made me a present of them. Little Opal here with me. She <s my precious lamb. Sbe says and she b. 1 cut my corn in the garden and pulled a lot of weeds and dug dock and catnip and burdock and gathered iettice seed and morning glory seed and pulled malice aad sat out some black raspberry bodies and shelled a lot of hickory nuts and 1 went to Mrs. Cahill's and got a box of sarony yarn for Mrs. Judkins and a half box for me. She got it to J.R. Jones in Kalamazoo for five ceats a skein and we paid 10 cents for it to Temples. I got a peck of cranberries to Nelson's for 25 cents and a squash for 1M ceats a pound. Sarah Bailie Johnson here. I gave her a glass of jelly and a I ittJe pitche r of apple jelly that Dr. Hyde sent to me by Whitlock Willie Meriau here. Nettie, Rankin, and Leu and Lora here just a minute. Sunday, Oct. IS it snowed a very little this morning, then pleasant all the rest of the day. Frances, Bir­ die art Wflhe here Fnmtes brought me a pMoajar ofbutter I paid her $1.27 for it. 13 cents a pound. Mrs. Judkins. Ivan and Opal and I here. Opal stayed here all night tonight Mrs. Judkins gave one of her photos to Willie and Willie's photo ’til he brought his to me in the place of mine for Mrs. Judkins is going away tomorrow. Willie and Birdie here tonight. Dock Hyde and Lett went to Otsego today to see Byron Hughes and his wife. Horace and Libbte Storms was over to see Ona Storms today. So was Fred Nosiey. Sunday, Oct. 19 Waller Coolage 40 years old today, it Im been pleasant all day but it is a raining tonight and it is cold. Mra. Judkins rode to Delton with Will Havins. 1 went to the P.O. to see him and Opal went with me. 1 went to Loel Loveland's to see Mr. Cahill. He came and bound stalks in my garden He will have them. I picked over my string beans and shell­ ed a lot of hickory nuts and got a dollara worth of light brown sugar of Morris Vanar.-werp. 1 saw Johnnie Chase. Susie Livingstone came here and brought my red head shawl home, that Emma Livingston wore home when her teeth were pulled. Sarah Bailie Johnson here. She brought me a can of sweet milk and a mess of turnips. 1 filled her can with jelly but she did not stop when she went back. Iva was here today. Lets and Lora came to school. Lora suyed all night with Opal and 1 and Iva. Will Havins brought home my shawl that I let Mra. Judkins wear to Dehon. She went to Gorge Norwood’s. Lett rode home with Fern Brandstetter. Clara Cramer here. Lora got my Christian to the office and I gave her five cents to get candy then she took Opal's dirty clothes to Emily Armstrongs to get washed. 1 fixed Opal's dress. Dr. Hyde has gone to Mr. Roaches He left me some sweet cider and sweet apples. Tuesday, Oct. 20 ft is a real nrce day today. Lets came to school and Nettie and Rankin. Lora and Opal stayed with me again tonight. Nettie, Opal and Rankin and I. went up to sec Anna Har­ thorn a while then we came back to my house. Then after dinner Dock came and took his Tommy bone and went away. Nettie and 1 went uptown to Mra. Smith's. She has gone to Kalamazoo. Then we went to Temples score. Nettie got batten and calico. Little Ralph Cairns cut his leg on a piece of old crock. They had Dr. MeLeary there to fix hts leg. Mrs. Wilcox and Alice Wilcox here. Lett Armstrong here, two of the Williams girls here. Orra Storms is not so well. Mrs. Cahill here. I gave her 25 cents and Nettie gave her 25 cents to get a chair for the blind lady. Mrs. Higgins, for her birthday present The chair will cost three or four dollara. They will get it of Mr. Dodge of Delton. I got a postal from Mra. Judkins saying she was not so well and that she was going home in the morning. Dr. Hyde came and Lett. Lora and Rankin and Nettie went with Dock. Nettie tacked most of the brass down around the stove for me. Opal. Iva aad I weal to Det Blackman's and Whale Blackman came there and Iva went home and got her cuspadorc and took it to Mrs. Judkins to George Norwood's and Opal and I went to Mrs. Wilcox tonight Wednesday. Oct. 21 Il is a real nice day today. Lett and Lora came to school. I swept out the sitting room and the porch and took down the wild cucumber vines and swept the dining room all out and the porch and swept my bedroom all out and the porch and took off the screen door I to my bedroom. Will Havins drew me a load of coal. I went in the cemetery and got 12 dishes from my seven graves and washed them all up and picked up a peck of hickory nuts and shucked them and cleaned off two windows and Lett, Lorn, Opal, Iva and I went to Ely's and got two bushel baskets full of ex­ celsior aad a half basket full and brought it home. Part of it for Nettie and part for myself. Lett and Lora went and got my mail tonight. They stayed ail night here, so did Opal. Thursday, Oct. 22 Adah Collier Munson's birthday. 30 years old today. Mrs. H. P. Higgins* birthday, the blind lady. The Editor's mother, she is 70 to­ day. They got her a chair, it cost seven dollara and some winter clothes. Colonel Bradshaw from Kentucky spoke tonight to Dehon on sound money. Lett and Lora stayed here all night last night, with Opal and 1.1 patched my stockings and two aprons for Opal and a dress for me and fixed some elastic cloth for the girls. Josie Loveland here. I saw Vine Nosiey. she says Orra Storms is a little better today. She said that Carr Willis was a coming tonight. Iva wiped off ihe windows on the out­ side. it is a real pleasant day but cool. I paid Iva Donivon eight today cash. Dr. Hyde came after me and Opal and 1 went up to Nettie's aad stayed all night. Mrs. Russell hcre« few minutes. Josie Loveland here today. Frank Doty spoke to the Falk school house tonight. Spoke on sound money, a McKinley man. Opal and Lett slept with me in the bedroom. Friday, Oct. 23 It is a beautiful day. I am to Nettie’s. Lett and Lora have gone to schoc*. Dock went down town with a hone and buggy. I put Mra. Judkin< postal in an envelope and sent it io her son-in-law to Battle Creek. Mr. George Cavness. The postal came from Horace Wolcott. Hillsdale. Mich. Mrs. Judkins’ boy Mikie Draper here most all day. Mettie Smith and her boy and giri here. She did not come in the house. Lovin* Nosiey here. Millie Draper rode to Hurb Smith's with them. Mort Nagles here to see Dock. Vine says the silver men is a going to raise a pole tomorrow at Prairieville in the afternoon and speaking in the evening. Dr. Hyde is a drawing corn. Lett and Lora helped him after school was out. Pieced a block and sewed it on the quilt of Nettie’s where one was tore and covered six more blocks of a brick work quilt and Nettie put on a comfortable and wc tacked it all. Got it all done. 1 am to Nettie's tonight and a going to stay all night again. Saturday. Oct. 24 It is a pleasant day but quite cool. 1 patched all the forenoon for Nettie. Then after dinner. Nettie took white Maggy and she brought me home. Opal and Rankin came with us. She gave me a can of piccalilli and a little jug of milk. 1 let her have two kinds of sweet corn and a bushel hesket full of excelsior. The Democrats raised a hickory pole for Bryant and had Bryant and Sewall on it. We went to see the pole raised. They will have a speech tonight by Judge A.E. Cole, candidate for auditor general. Estcll McDonald brought me two chickens 40 cents all cleaned. 1 went in to the cemetery and took some flowers and pick­ ed up some hickory nuts and some slips from my two petunias Sarah Silcox and Mra. Silcox here. She brought me a quart of butter­ milk. Homer Hughes here to see Dr. Hyde. I saw Louisa Bailie and Phcbe Hayward. Mra. Jake Brandstetter and lots of folks. Iva had all three of my stoves blacked when I got home. Cecilia Diamond here today and went down town with us today. 1 siw Mr and Mra. George Norwood today when 1 went to the cemetery. Iva and I went to the school instead of Cole's, old John Dennis was there, the old hag and Fred Walker. Monday, Oct. 26 it is a beautiful day today. What lots of ap­ ples is a going by for cider. Will Havins here. Iva is a washing. 1 paid William Havins today $27.80 to pay for my coal to Will Chase 6V5 tons Will Havins paid me back $1.10 today We had an organ in the hall and had a good singing by Warren Richards. Will Hall. Mr. Temple. Daniels. May Smith Monroe. Lett and Lora came to school. I wrote in Lett's album. I took off two screens today from my doors and covered up two small clemetis. Iva is a washing. Dora Thompson and Sarah Johnson here. Dr. Hyde here and paid me six dollars from Ambrose Crump for lhat hay. I got to Temples three yards of red flannel $1.75 and four pounds of Jersey coffee 84 cents — 21 cents a pound and a half bushel basket round one 15 cents. 1 got to Temples seven yards of gray flannel three shillings a yard. I got another yard of red flannel. 1 got my Christian Herald tonight Little Ralph is a lot better. I went to Mrs. Cahill's a minute tonight to see how much cloth I *anted. Iva and 1 went down to Mrs. Wilcox’s then Mrs. Wilcox and her sister Mrs. McCarty, went to hear Colonel Albert Shaw speak in the Hotel Hall. 1 tell you. he is a very smart man. I came home with Birdie and George tonight and stayed all night. Tuesday, Oct. 27 h is a real nice day today. 1 am to Frances Meriau's today, stayed here last night and tonight again. Frances and I went down to see Sarah Silcox this afternoon. Willie came home from Plainwell today. He gave me a picture of McKinley and one of Hobart. I vomited two or three times this morning. They are going to have a McKinley rally to Delton tonight. The man's name is Victory M. Gore. Leta Hyde, 1902 afternoon with Libbie Stewart Iva was real well and all right. 1 went to Cairns' and got a gallon of kerosene oil 10 cents and got a begonia in a bottle already rooted that Herb Brown gave me that Susie Livingstone brought to me last Thursday. Fred Pengo put 5 dollar bill in a letter and left it to the post of­ fice for me. I let him have a five most two years ago. i got a letter from G.B. Malone on a circular. He b a prohibition man from Lans­ ing. Mich Lottie Fox got through working to­ day for Nettie Hyde. Arthur (Turrell) here a little while tonight. Give a Special Gift of... LOCAL NEWS (A Great Gift for Any Occasion) Give A Subscription to... LEGAL NOTICES: The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper...945-9554 PATRICIA ANN RITTNER. Holnttff. THOMAS JAMES RITTNBt. Mandant. PATRICIA R. MASON (P3R125) Attorney for Plolnttff RUD. STOVER I O’CONNOR. P.C. 100 Cometa Raiding Kofamasoo. Ml 49007 (616)301-3600 NOTICE OF DEFAULT AND HEARING ON EN1RY OF DEFAULT JUDGMENT TO: Thoma* Jomet Rittner You ore fwoby nottfled that a default for failure to appear. plead or otherwise defend in the above•ntrtied action was entarad against you on December 21, 1993. This i> ofso to notify you that a hearing on entry of the Default Jud< meat it scheduled for Thursday. January 27. 1994.. J 2:30 p.m in the Court of Hon. Richard M. Shuster «i the Courthouse. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan. The Default Judgment will ■4- -I -twuore me marriage a.oerween na>ni*r> anat tzeren* dant invalid, or in the alternative, grant a divorce between the pat lies. The Judgment will further restore Plaintiff*t rights, granting each party the property in his/her name and/or possesion prior to marriage. The Judgment will alto restore Plain­ tiff's maiden name, and she will be known as Patricio Ann Miller Dote: 12-24-93 Ry: Patricia R. Mason Attorney for Plaintiff (1 /20) MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in a mortgage mode by Donald Kent McCrimmon and Karen Kay McCrim­ mon. husband and wife, to First National Rank al Michigan dated March 26. 1992 ond recorded on April 2. 1992 In liber 539 page 550. Rorry County records. No proceedings ore pending to recover any port of the debt, which is now S45.296.15. The mortgage will be foredosed by o sole of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. Feb. 10. 1994 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at main entrance to Courthouse. In the City of Hastings Sorry County. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court The proper ., will bo sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage. together with interest ot 13.95 per cent, logoi costs, attorney foes, ond also any taxes ond insurance that the mortgagee peys before the sale. The property is located in the Township of Maple Grove. Sorry County. Michigan, and Is described in the mortgage as: The West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest I /4 or Section 3. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. The redemption period will be one year from the dote of sole Date: January 5. 1994 First Notional Bonk ot M. ch .gon Joseph B. Backus, attorney P.O. Sox 794 tai Ion.,a. Mi Wednesday, Oct. 28 It rained this forenoon 'till about noon. I went to Nettie's this afternoon and Birdie went up town. 1 was sick this morning but am better now. I came back to Frances' with Bir die and stayed all night. George. Willie. Frances and Birdie and 1 took Dixie and Jerry and wc went over to Delton to a torch light Republican Rally Mr. Victor M. Gore from Benton Harbor. He was a splendid speaker. The speech was in the school house. I saw lots of folks over there. Karns family. Quicks. Mra. Robinson, George. Meriau. gave me a McKinley and Hobart pin. Sam and Mary. Cecilia and Oscar were there. (Diamond). Thursday, Oct. 29 I am to Frances' this forenoon. 1 went across the field io Nettie's was there to din­ ner. I took care of Opal and Rankin and Nettie went down to my house and went with Iva Donivon io Dr. Copps and she had eight teeth drawn and took gas. Then Nettie had one of hers filled over. Lottie cooked apples and boiled down cider. Opal and 1. we picked up hickory nuts, not man) for they are like hen s teeth. Fern Brandsetter here and stayed all night to Nettie's. Mage came to see where she was. her father. Mrs. Anson is very sick. Dock goes there iwice a day to see her. He don't think that she can live. Orra Storms is very bad again. I stayed to Nettie's all night tonight and Opal and 1 slept upstairs. It rained in the night real hard. 1 finished my black slocking and knit some on the ocher one. Adelbert Blackman's store raided tonight, found the door open in the morning. Some shoes and cigars and some other small things missing. Mary Ann Mosier's birthday. 1 have been here all day. 1 knit on the foot of my other stocking and got if ready to narrow off. Lett and Lora Hyde and Fefn Brandstetter went to school today. Will Kern and his wife here. Will came after some medicine. I stayed here all night tonight. Lottie gave me a piece of her new dress, red and Nack, little checks. Saturday. Oct. 31 Halloween night tonight. I am to Nettie's yet today. Dr. Hyde lias gone to Hastings to get his naturalization papers so he can vote Nov. 3, 1896 for William McKinley of the United Slates of America. 1 rode home this <3-l) HASTWCS CHMmn TOWNSHIP January 10. 1994 — 700 p.m. All board members present. County Comm Fuhr ond Moore, approximately forty guests Minutes approved, treasurer s report accepted Presentation by Hostings Son.tory Services Questions ond comments from audience. Adopted summer lax collect»on resolution Send S1000 onnuoi support to Freeport Library Amended budget. Reconfirmed township auditor, attorney ond sexton Paid outstanding bills. Adjourned Ot 10:15. Ronnie I. Cruttenden. Cork Attested to by: Richord C. Thamos. Supervisor (1 /20) — NOTICE — The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee will hold its next meeting on Friday, January 21,1994 at the Democratic Hall, 328 S. Jefferson St., Hastings, Ml 49058 at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Agenda will include a discussion of the proposed amendment to the Solid Waste Plan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Judith A. Peterson Coordinator 220 W. State St. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Residents of Barry County are Invited to comment on the request to Include the Hope Township Boat Launch Improvement Project In the Barry County Parks and Recreation Master Plan and the proposed D.N.R. grant application. A Public Hearing will be held during the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting on Wednesday, January 26, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall, 9125 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml (M-43 south of Schultz Road). The application is available for review at the Joint Economic Development Commission, 1035 E. State Street, Hastings (MondayFriday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.). Written comments may be sent to the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission, 2545 S. Chartton Park Road. Hastings, Ml 49058. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to Individuals with disabilities, at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following: Judith A. Peterson, County Coordinator, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml 49058, 616-948-4891. Elvin E. East, Secretary Barry County Parks & Recreation Commission �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20, 1994 Geography Bee winners named SARAH PR' The classroom winners at Northeastern Elementary are ready to compete in the Geography Bee. They are (from left) Kyle Bellgraph, Erin Bradley. Ben Olmsted, Lindsay Morri, Dave Hoaglin, Sarah Haines, Eric VanDerMolen. Danielle Stondhouse, Ben Lehman and Kek Misak. Central Elemntary semifinalistsksten to one of their first questions in the Geography Bee, sponsored by National Geographic. The students are (from left) Trent Smith, Kristen Wildem, Carl Furrow. Danielle Swift, Justin Hutchins, Lindsay Hit, Jenny Miler . Devid Wright. Anna Wakar and Matt Gergen. Seated next to them are timer Devid Freitas and scorekeeper Joyce Jernes. Pleasantview fifth-graders (front row, from left) Brian Sutfin. Jessica Potter. Jenessa Rude, Amanda Hause. Kitt Hoffman, (back row) Rick Wank. Andy Powel. Lucas Waters. Leland Jennings and Kevin Wiliams competed in the finals of the Geography Bee last week. Missing from the photo is Rob MacPheraon. Winner of the Geography Bee at Northeastern, Ben Olmsted, receives a wall map of the world from teacher Tim Newsted. Wimer of the Geography Bee. Leland Jennings (center) and runner tg> Andy Powei help teacher Eleanor Vonk display the wal map won by Jennings Moderator ot the Geography Boe, teacher Emmalene McConnell, tells the audience that the winner of the contest is David Wright, who displays his prize, a world globe. S »■Edward D. Jones & Co.* — M tMA i g aoMho BmMw Pi Ml Ha i Craperaam tn fen A and MARK D. CHRISTENSEN Cordially Invite You 1b A Free Seminar Tilled: “Investment Alternatives For 1994 And Beyond” Tbpica Covered: •Growth Mutual Funds •Growth/Incomo Mutual Funds •Income Mutual Funds •International Mutual Funds •Tax-Free Mutual Funds •Tax-Deferred Variable Annuities •IRAs •College Savings Plans Speaker: *Mr. Robert McMurtrie, Vice President for Putnam Funds. When: Tueedax January 25, 1994 Where: Middle Villa Inn. The Greenery Time: 7.00 P.M. Refrethmentt will b* served Phone R.S.V.P. by January 21st, by calling 945-3553 or 800-2HM-5220 Reservations will be limited so make them early FEEL FREE TO BRING AN INTERESTED FRIEND NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner CaUro_.Subjcrib« 948-8051 The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of 'expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: "Letters ot the Editor", Hastings Banner, P.,0. Box B, Hastings. MI 49058 Fourth-graders al Northeastern Elementary competed In their firn Geography Bee last week. Sponsored by National Geographic and Amtrak, the quiz starts at the classroom level with all students from the fourth through the eighth grades eligible to participate. At Northeastern, only fourth-grade classes look part. In the finals, 10 student winners from the classroom level competed, with winner Ben Olmsted finally beating runner-up Ben Lehman In a playoff. The winner al Pleasantview Elementary was Leland Jennings and runner-up was Andy Powell, both fifth-graders. Central Elementary also held its geography bee last week, following the formal to find Its semi-finalists. The finalists were also determined st the contests, and the school champion finally announced. David Wright was the winner. Kristin Wildem the runner-up. The top ten received certificates, and the winners at Northeastern and Pleasantview were given a world map suitable for hanging 00 a wall. The Central Elementary winner received a world globe. The winners at the all of the schools will lake a written lest, which will be their entry in the state competition. The lop 100 in Michigan will compete al the state bee. • The Michigan winner will compete in Washington al the national bee for a $25,000 college scholarship. The final contestants al Pleasantview were Brian Sutfin. Jessica Potter. Jenessa Rude. Amanda Hause. Kill Hoffman. Rick Wank. Andy Powell. Lucas Walers. Leland Jennings. Kevin Williams and Rob MacPtierson. At Northeastern, the top 10 competitors were Kyle Bellgraph. Erin Bradley. Ben Olmsted. Lindsay Morri. Dave Hoaglin. Sarah Haines. Enc VanDerMolen. Danielle Sionehouse. Ben Lehman and Kell Misak. Finalists represented the fourth-grade class­ rooms of Tim Newsted. who presided over the event. Sue Murphy and Barbara Toburen. Fifth-graders from Pleasantview were from Eleanor Voak's room. Al Central. Trent Smith. Kristin Wildem. Carl Furrow, Danielle Swift, Justin Hutchins, Lindsay Hill. Jenny Miller. David Wright. Anna Walker and Mau Gergen were all semi-finalists. A few Maples of the questions are: 1. Name a landlocked province of Canada. 2. The Wright brothers flew for the first lime at Kitty Hawk-North Carolina or Georgia? 3. The Ho Chi Minh trail Is in what country? Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Isa... TALL own We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner 4. in what slate Is fidwards Air Force Base? 5. "Jurassic" is named after a mountain range between what two European countries? 6. Which continent has the highest birth and death rase? 7. On which continent is the Victorian Desert? Answers: 1. Alberta (or Saskatchewan) 2. North Carolina 3. Viet Nam 4. California 5. Switzerland and France 6 Africa 7. Australia LAUNDRY ATTENDANT WANTED - in Hastings Mature, responsible adult for after­ noons and every other Sunday. Send replies to: Ad #255, Reminder 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 HASTINGS WELCOMES... JBC Home Improvement CLEANING: Carpets. Upholstery, Walls & Gutters No hidden fees — prices include Carpet i Fabric Guards, plus Deodorizers. PAINTING: Quality Interior/Extenor ROOFING: Shingles, Tear-offs & Repairs 948-3719 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 20. 1994 — Page 11 Bridles & Bits brings fashion show to Thornapple Manor The Bridtoa and 3*s 4-H dub are (front row. from toft) Josh Anderson. Jessie Anderson, Lesie McKay, Lisa Ahrens, Erin Robertson. Lisa McKay. Lindsey Robertson. Tim Kelly, (back row) Alesse Nichols, Liz Fox, Jil Van Dyke, Lori Vaughn, Kathy Kuiphol, Josh Wheeler and Jan Nichols. The dub hopes to do more community service projects tours and social actMBea In the future. Kathy Kuiphof, one of the dub's leaders, shows Thomapple Manor residents photographs of some of the club's activities. Woodland NEWS The main news from Woodland is that it has been cold, cold, cold! Lots of people stayed home from church when they realized the outside temperature was several degrees below zero. Lots of peo­ ple had frozen pipes and other cold related problems on Sunday and Monday. Doug Hoort, Woodland Township Fire Department s new chief, spoke to the 18 members and guests at the Woodland Lions Club meeting last week. Hoort reported the department has 19 members and two auxiliary members. In past years, all local businessmen ran off to fight fires when the whistle blew, but now the firemen are scattered everywhere during working hours and this has changed the way the department operates. Each fireman now has a scanner in his home and carries a pager. The fire department is now responsible for pollution control and hazardous spills, as well as some ocher things that didn't even exist or weren’t worried about 20 year. ago. Hoort said that the composition of building fires also has changed since then. In earlier fires, natural fibers and materials were burn­ ing. such as wood, wool, cotton and paper. Now many synthetics used in construction, furniture and ocher items in buildings are locally synthetic, and have much more toxic, sometimes lethal, fumes they bum. The Woodland Township Fire Department had 30 runs last year, making it the second least called fire department in Barry County. Volunteer firemen are required to have as much training as professional firemen in larger cities, a 132-hour course before they respond to their first fire. Most of the firemen have also had medical first responder training and all who drive any of the vehicles must have a six-hour driver course or a chauffer’s license. Aho, all firemen in the Woodland Department attend 12 business meetings and 11 training meetings a year. If a fireman «s injured while fighting a fire, there is no compensation available for them until they can draw workers’ compensation after several days off from their occupation. For fire duty only, the firemen are paid $6.76 an hour. The average fireman in the Woodland Department spends three or four paid hours at a fire for every 30 to 40 donated hours of training. It costs the fire department $1,075 to $1,200 to equip ench fireman. Now newer, lighter fire equipment is being made with a newer synthetic, and government reguiarirwri soon will be changed raising the cost of all the equipment by approximately 50 are a self-contained breathing apparatus and fire. Each of these c Fireman are fined everyone by asking if alarm in their The Lions enjoyed a roast pork prepared by the Woodland Townehouse before the proAl Jarvis, president of the Hastings Club, and Don Snyder of Hastings were K friends. This meeting will be at Lions Den on Main Street in Woodland. When the Lake Odessa Area Historical After the fashion show, the dub member* mingled with the residents and served them ocokies and punch. when and where she was implanted with each. how they worked and bow long they lasted. She also showed some telephone monitoring by Catherine Lucas Angle McClintock enjoy* a chocolate brownie at the Lakewood youth piz­ za supper last Friday. Sara StaJter, who is eight months old. sits up straight and enjoys the piz­ za supper at Lake wood United Church. equipment and told about the history of the study cf electrical patterns in the heart and ar­ tificial pacing. Her personal collection goes back io 1971. Following the program, refreshments were served by Lynda Cobb. The next meeting of the society will be Feb. 10 at the sa*.x place, the dining room of Lake Manor Apartments. Ken VanTol of the ChnesebonrfUke Factory in Freeport will be the speaker ' Kilpatrick United Brethren Church mis­ sionary society’s January dinner was held last Wednesday. There wcr 19 people a* the noon meal. Hostesses w%e Lillian Vandecar and Freda Cox. They served meat kmf with lots of extras. Edgar Reiser will be 90 years old on Sun­ day. Jan. 23. A card shower is planned. Cards can be seat to Edgar Reiser, in care of Thor­ napple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Edith and Roger Buxton are home from an extended southern trip that started before Thanksgiving. They spent that holiday with Edith's mother. Hilda Jones, sister Joyce Marneliar and family, which includes Bruce and Michelle at Flat Rock. N.C. Anne and Erica Buxton followed Roger and Edith to North Carolina for Thanksgiving, then returned home so Erica could return to school. Roger intended to spend a few days painting their mobile home at Lakeland, but the job was larger than he thought and he spent a month at it. They returned home just in time for the terribly cold weather we arc having here. Zion Lutheran Church held a poduck dinner and a business meeting after the Sunday mor­ ning worship service. Marie BrodLeck was re-elected church president. Claude Smith eider and Glendon Fisher trustee. Other of­ ficers and board members also were elected Woodland Township library acquired several interesting books, including a trilogy by Catherine Coulter, “Night Fire.” “Night Shadow" and “Night Storm ” We also got the book discussed on Northern Exposure some time ago, “Dangerous Games’* by Susan Crosland. Some paperback romances also turned up and are ready to circulate. The youth of Lakewood United Methodist Church held a pizza supper as a fund-raiser for the missionary trip they pian to make to Il­ linois d*s summer. They made over $500 on the dinner which will buy dry wall materials they will install in flood damaged homes. LEGAL NOTICES: Com No. 93-003745 TO: PHILLIP KEK IN THE MATTE* OF: SHAWN DOUGLAS KEK. Minor. DOS: 04-2741. A petition hot boon fried in Ihe above mattoe. A hooting on Ihe petition will bo conducted by the court an 02/07/94 at 9:00 a.m. in Barry County Juvenile Court. 720 W. Cour! $1.. Hailing* Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that PHILLIP BIEK per •onatty appear before the court at the time and piece noted above 01/12/94 Mchard H. Show. Judge of Probate (1 /20) RltUCATIONANO HOTTCEOf HUMNC Rle No. 93-212BI-NC bi Ihe matter of Bobbi Jo Neteon. Social Security No. 3B0-944392 TAKE NOTICE: On February 3. 1994 at 9 00 a.m.. in the probata crurtroom. 220 W. Court St.. Hotting*. Michigan, before Hon. Richord H Shaw. Judge of Probate, o hearing will be held on the petition lor change of name of Bobbi Jo Melton to m fc r ,k r - -wi -.1 'wavii. tOtWCai Nov. 23.93 Bobbi Jo Nelson 110 Mary Lou Dr Hatting*. Ml 49058 (1/20) 94*2074 NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER JiN Van Dyke chats with one of the residents and shows her photos of her activities in the club. Us* Ahrens shows her saddle during the Bridles and Bits 4-H Club's fashion show for residents al Thomapple Manor Saturday. Club members displayed their equestrian clothes and told the residents about themselves and their activities in the dub. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 \> �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 20, 1994 — Page 13 Teddy bears1 picnic at Southeastern enjoyed by DK Developmental kindergarten atudenis in Cindy Bender's class al Southeastern Elementary recently ended ihelr unit on bean with a teddy bear* picnic. Each child brought a favorite bear to school, along with a blanket or rug and a snack. Children painted portraits of their bean and dictated stories about them. They also compared bean, finding differences and similarities. Snacks were eaten, picnic style, on the floor. As an extra surprise, the DK kids’ buddies, Cindy Wilcox's fifth-graden, came to the room with "Santa Bear* books they have made for all the children. The classes had fun reading and coloring together. Saxon frosh spikers win Hickory Corners man wins Toughman* Erich Fattartwfl tram Hk*ory Comers won the light-heavyweight divtalon of the Bottle Crook Toughman Championships held Jen. 14 at Ketogg Arana. The 5-toot, 10 inch. ITO-poundltgMef detested Feiale Beasley ot Battle Creek In a unanimous decision In the three-round bout. For me win. Fotterhofl won a $1,000 cash prize, championship trophy and Jacket. (Photo courtesy ot George Hubka) The Hastings High School freshman vol­ leyball team defeated Marshall 15-3 and 15-2 In their Twin Valley opener Jan. 11 In the fin. game Meghann Murphy had four aces while serving six points, and Jodi Sarver had three aces while serving for six Hastings 7th and 8th-grade matmen win 2 tournaments The Hastings seventh and eighth grade wrestling team scored more points than nine other teams a the Vicksburg wrestling Invitalooal. including 12 grapplen who won their weight division. Saturday. Hastings scored 315 points. fc-Towed by Vicksburg with 164. Coldwater with 163 and Gull Ltoewim 157. Winning their weight daas were: lease Mackenzie (90 lbs ). Ryan Rude (95). Dennis Slaughter (100). Dong Varney (105). Mat Moore (110). Nick Wilson (120). Chris Stafford (125). Jacob Miller (130). Chad Curtis (137). Josh Richie (145). Eric Carlson (167) and Tim Easey (185). 'Home work* just as productive as in work place Nearly 27 million people are trading in their daily commute to wort a least pan lime in their homes Bui are they really working? According to an accountants oo call (aoc) poll conducted by the Gallup Organization Inc., sbghdy more than four in 10 employed adults (44 percent) believe dim company employees who mosdy 4rovk 4t bomelare as productive as employees who do the same wort in a traditional work setting. An addi­ tional 17 percent believe that employees who work a home are more productive than those domg the same work in the workplace Nonetheless, three in 10 (31 percent) employed workers feel that employees who work at home are less productive. Eight per­ -cent of respondents had no answer or refused ^^|^new survey of ••Working at Home" is partv^ accountants on call's continuing "Profiles of the American Worker" series which summarizes the opinions, attitudes and behavior of employed Americans concerning workplace issues. For the survey, full- and part-time workers were asked the following: "Nowadays, many companies allow employees to work at home. Do you believe that employees who mostly work at home are more productive, less pro­ ductive. or as productive as those who do the same work in a traditional work setting?" Here's one more thing for women and men to disagree on. According to the survey, employed women are more likely than men to believe that employees who work at home are as productive (50 percent vs. 39 percent) as those who work in the traditional setting. Men. oo the other hand, are more likely than women to say home-based workers arc less productive (36 percent vs. 25 percent). Employees with less formal education are less likely than coUe^c-educatcd employees to believe that those who work at home are as productive as those who work in the tradi­ tional work environment (38 percent vs. 50 percent). In addition, manual workers are more likely than those working in professional or business occupations to believe that those who work at home are less productive (37 per­ cent to 25 percent). This survey is based on telephone inter­ views with a representative sample of 711 adults. IB yean of age and older, who are employed either full or part time. Interviews were conducted by Gallup between Nov. 15 and Nov. 22. 1993. LEGAL NOTICES: Agrodo mwting minute Orc.mb.r U. Orcambrc 77. Drcumbw to. Uto Jonuory 3. 1«4 Apgomwd Andy Sport,. aolldmg OHklol iuMng ln.prc><* Mocbonkol Imporior. Flon ■oriow: Lyto lortrc Elrclrkol Imprcror; commo, wtlb F.C.I. lo< plumbing. Motion* regarding zoning vk>!of» Contract with Y.M.CA. $850 00 Adjournment 10:08 P.M. Several devetopmaotal kindergarteners show off their bears at the picnic. Freshman coach Peg Boucher said it was a "great team effort" by the entire team for In other play, the freshman team took runner up in the Middleville Invitational Taking second at Vicksburg w jre Bill Blair (115) and Eric Fleisber a (155). Finishing third were Joo Styf (85) and Jake Kidder (HWT). At the Rennflcld tournament held Jan. 8, five wrestlers woo championship medals and the team scored 214 points io win the In pool Hastings spikers lost their first game to HsmJlon 15-9. 15-4. They re­ bounded to tie Belding 12-15.15-10. and knock off Cornstock Park 15-1. 15-5 and Central Montcalm 15-0.15-5. In the semifinals the freshman team de­ feased Middleville in three sets 15-1112­ 15 and 15-10. In the finals, they faced Hamilton again and lost 15-4 and 15-10. Murphy was the leading scorer and had 24 aces. Jodi Songer had 12 kills and Brooke Walker had 10. tourney. Taking first place were Rude, Wilson. Stafford. Miller and Carlson. Placing second were Varney and Easey. Third place finishes went to Mike Smith (90). Moore and Richie. Placing fourth were Doo Aspinall (100). Blair (115). Curtis. Fleisher and Kidder. Also earning team points for the middle school grapplen was Joo Styf. DK student Jenny Bassett (left) and fifth-grader Brandi Colvin, with a teddy bear. VALUABLE COUPON • JOB OPENING • Part-time employee for medical "Doctor’s Office". Prefer someone with previous billing experience, but not necessary. Position available immediately. 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Not guilty plear were entered oo Brian L. Southern'! behalf. Southern it accused of causing the death of Timothy Avery. 31. Avery was ooe of two passengers in the pickup Southern was driving on West Lake Road near Cassidy Rosd May 9. Michigan Stale Police at the Hastlngi post said Southern wu headed west on West Lake al a high rate of speed when be lost control of the truck, spun it sideways and rolled it over. Avery wu killed in the crash. Southern and the other passenger were injured. Southern reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .24 percent A .10 percent is coo- sidered legally Intoxicated. Southern is charged with a count of manslaughter vilh a motor vehicle, punish­ able by up to 15 years in prison cr a $7,500 One. or both. He also races a charge of causing a death while driving under the in­ fluence ot liquor, which carrier a maxi­ mum sentence of up to 15 yean In prison or s $2,500 to $10,000 One. or both. A Feb. 3 pre trial was scheduled. In other recent court business: * A 39-year-old Kalamazoo man accused of having sexual contact with a 6- or 7- Crash injures Hastings woman RUTLAND TWP. — A Hastings woman was hut In a car-van crash Thursday on Gun Lake Read, just east of the Tenner Lake Road intersection Michigan State Poke from the Hastings post report. Gwon A. Darrough. 41, of ra21 N. Jefferson, was driving oast on Gun Lake Rood at 3:45 p.m. when she rear-ended a van making te left turn into a private drive., troopers said. Darrough told troopers she did not see the van's turn signal and could not stop in time. * Darrough was taken Io Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released The driver of the van. Grover T. Null III. 37, of Olivet, was not reported hurt in the collision. Darrough was ticketed for not being able to stop an assured distance from the van. keepers said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Reul I stale FOUND BEAClJi Sundry the U-h co Cook Rd. 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TIDY rIOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices. cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY, HASTINGS, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF SALE OF USED EQUIPMENT Sealed bids will be received by the Barry County Road Commission at their office. 1845 West Qun Lake Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 until 1O<» A M. Tuesday. February 8. 1994 on the foliowing used equipment: One (1) - 1080 John Deere 410 Sackhoe Loader. 3800 Hr»„ Full Cab. 2 Backhoe Buckets. 1 1/4 yd. Front Bucket. Fair Rubber. Good Shape One (1) • 1985 Case 1085B Rubber Tired Excavator, Cummins Engine. New t’.5x25 Rubber. Dlgmore Extends Boom. Wrist Atwist. 4 Out Riggers. 3500 Hrs.. 2 Buckets. Very Good Shape. On* (1) • 1985 linkbelt IS 98 Cable 014.4-71N Detroit Dieset Engine, Hyd. Clutch* s $ Brakes. 50' Boom. 1 1/2 cu. yd. Paige Bucl st. Good Shape. All usad equipment to be sold “As Is" vlth no wsrrsnty either written er implied All b«ds must be sealed envelope! plainly marked as to theit contents. The itsms lor sale may be inspected at the Road Com­ mission Garage at 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Mailings. Michigan during the normal working hours ot 8:45 A M. ■ 3:15 P.M., Monday ■ Friday. The Board reserves the right to reiect any and all bids or to wsive irregularities in tha best intaraat of the Commission BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN Robert D Russell. Chairman Norman Jack Lenz. Member Theodore McKelvey. Member ns BUYING OLD POSTCARDS Hl 9484094 (Hasting!). //<■//> Wanted qummuuhg oppm» TUNITY io work with persons with developmental disabilities. High school diploma or equiva­ lent and driven license required. Part time $5.50 per hour. 945-9613. \ uin>mil \ds OVER 2K CHANNELS of T.V. Mown $35.00 per • mnodL Free T.V. with purchase this week only. Cell Satellite System 1-800-982-3474. I or Sale Xtitnmntive 1996 FORD PROBE CL 24,999 MILES, LADY OWNED. EXCELLENT SHAPE/CLEAN. BRIGHT BLUE COLOR, GRAY INTERIOR, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, STEREO CASSET­ TE, 4 WAY DRIVER SEAT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BOOKS AT $»JX», MAKE ME AN OFFER. 945-2090 AFTER 5P.M. OR LEAVE MESSAGE ANYTIME. I hank } on CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all those who remembered us with pray­ ers, cards, visits, flowers, food and other acts of kindness at the time of the death of our loved one, Elizabeth Parker. Your thoughtfulness is deeply appre­ ciated. Marjorie and Janine Ostroth, Ed Johncock and family, Harold and Janet Rantz and family, Marion Boston and family. THANKS io all our friends and family for making our 40th Wedding Anniversary extra special. We will keep your good wishes in our heart. Thanks again Harry and Shirley Schultz THE FAMILY of Pauline Baker would like to thank every­ one for their prayers, cards, phont calls, visits, flowers, and food when our Mother, Grand­ mother and Great Grandmother passed away. We would especially like to thank the Jolly Jills for their food, and serving it at our home. And Dave Wren and staff for all their help in funeral arrange­ ments. A special thinks to Pastor Mike Brown [or doing such a lovely service and being their for us. Also like to thank Sheri and Bill Slagstad for their kindness during her slay at Oak View Foster Care. To all the people that have touched our lives we thank you. Pauline will be missed by all. Budd & Pal Gary & Laura Rodney Jared, Michelle A Kyle year-old girl pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Chris D. Hamblin pleaded guilty to a charge ot assaulting the girt with the intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct. In exchange, the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office agreed to drop a charge ot second-degree criminal sexual conduct which was also pending against Hamblin. The assault charge la a felony punishable by up to five yean In prison. Second-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct carries a maxIcjum sentence ot up to 15 yean in prison. Hamblin told the court during his plea that be touched the girt In the vaginal area. Sentencing has been scheduled for Feb. 3. * A Hastings man who pleaded guilty to having sexual contact with a 13-year-oid girl last July and then absconding while on bond was sentenced to a total ot one year in jail and six yean of probation. Keith E. Steams. 23. received a sentence of six months In jail and ooe year of proba­ tion on a charge of fourth-degree criminal sesual conduct. He also received six months In jail and five yean of probation oo an attempted absconding charge. The sentences will run consecutively. Barry Circuit Judge Richard Shuster or­ dered Steams to pay $3,000 In fines and costs, u well. Stearns will also be placed In the boot camp program during Ute term of Ms sec­ ond sentence. Stearns pleaded guilty in December to a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct and a charge of attempting to abscond as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of absconding and a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly sexually penetrating the girt. * A 33-year-old Hastings man who pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk driving, third offense, was Sentenced to 60 to 90 months in prison. Judge Richard Shuster also fined Lav­ erne J. Moers U $2300. Moore's attorney. Robert Holman, had asked Shuster to consider not sending Moore so prison. Putting Moore in prison, be said, would not benefit Moore or soci­ ety. Holman said Moore has a drinking prob­ lem. bus has done wen in structured envi­ ronments before. He said time on probation or even a abort prison sentence could help Moore and be asked Shuster to give Moore a chance to straighten his life out Shuster said that if this offense bad oc­ curred 10 yean ago be might be able to ac­ cept Holman’s argument but he cannot do that today. He said be realizci that the prisons do not have adequate facilities to give Moore very good alcohol treatment, but Moore has already spent lime on probation. In jail. In alcohol treatment programs and In prison and none ot these experiences have changed Ms behavior, he said. Society is entitled to be protected from Moore's drinking snd driving, Shuster said. Hr said be hopes the prison sentence also causes a turning point In Moore's life which will make Mm give up drinking and driving. Moore told the court be realizes he's an alcoholic and asked for an opportunity to get better. Chief Assistant Prosecutor David Gilbert also said Moore bar had treatment for Ms drinking before. "This Is about the last step." he told Shuster. Gilbert said Moore bad originally been charged as a habitual offender, fourth atfenae. which would have Increased the penalty oo the drunk driving, third otTense. charge Io up to life In prison. Moore had the habitual offender charge reduced to second offense as part of his plea bargain, however. That would only In­ crease Ihe maximum sentence to sevenand-a-half yean. Moore pleaded guilty in November to the drunk driving, third offense, charge and the habitual offender, second offense, charge- Lt exchange, the habitual offender, fourth offense, charge was dropped as was a charge of driving with a suspended li­ cense. second offense. Moore told the court during hrs plea thri in June he bad been drinking at a friends borne and tried to drive borne. He wu stopped by police for swerving over the center line, he raid. He reportedly bad a blood alcohol level of .13 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. * A Jan. 31 trial wu scheduled for a 38y.-ar-old Bellevue man charged with drunk driving and driving with a suspended li­ cense in July. A Jan. 27 final pre-trial wu also set for Wayne H Hawley Hawley is charged with drunk driving, third offense. which Is punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 One. or both. He also faces a count of driving with a suspended license, a misdemeanor which is COURT NEWS: punishable by up to 90 days In Jail or a $500 fine, or both. Hawley stood mute to the charges in De­ cember. Not guilty picas were entered on his behalf. • A 20-year-old Bellevue man who broke into a car in June wu sentenced to ooe year in jail and four yean on proba­ tion. Shane W. Morales wu also ordered to pay $2,000 coals snd $534.66 in restitution. Judge Shuster said Morales hu not been a contributing citizen. He noted that Morales wu convicted in Calhoun County of retail fraud in 1992. wu given a second chance and wa In trouble again. Shuster said Ms job Is to do what's best for society. He said he was sick and tired of young people abusing the rights of others He said he would give Morales his last chance and would not fool around with Mm if he comes before him again. Morales said be wu not proud of Ms crime, but after the crime Ms life lock a change for the better. He Hid be met the woman of his dreams and became closer with his family. He asked Shuster for the dunce to prove be can be s model citirrn. Barry County Prosecutor Dale A. Crow­ ley said Morales hu a lot going for Mm. He said Morales made some bad decisions and now must pay for Ms crimes. Morales' attorney. Bradley Johnson, said be thinks Morales deserves a second chance. He said be ha seen a change In Morales and thinks Morales ha a lot of po­ tential. Morales pleaded guilty In December to a charge of breaking Into a car u part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange the prosecutor agreed to drop a change that Morales broke into another ar. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 POLICE BEAT: Storage building burglary reported YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — Bl try County Sheriff's deputies report a storage building In back ofthe Sam's Joint ru’aurant on Briggs Road wa broken tota Deputies said the break-in occurred between 3:30 pjn. at Tuesday. Jan. 11 and 8:11 p.m. oo Thursday. Jan. 13. Items were reportedly stolen from au apartment and a storage area In the building. Stolen wa a $250 television. $300 worth of tools, an $80 vacuum, two heaters valued at $280 and an $80 floor .‘ack “ Two Nashville people hurt in crash HASTINGS TWP. —Two Nashville residents were hurt In a two-car crash Modday > al the ana ot M-79 and Thomapple Lake Road. Michigan State Police report. Gary B. Vickers, 77, and Althea Vickers. 55. of 6265 Tbontappie Lake, were injured when their car wu rear-ended by another car at 3:15 p m., troopers said. The Vickers were reportedly driving east on M-79 when they stopped to turn left onto Thomspnj^ Lake. The driver of the other car. Peggy A. Vansyckle. 40, of 206 Phillipa. Nasbvg^^ did not tee the turn signal and ran Into the Vickers, troopers said. The Vickers were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released Vansyckle wu nos reported injured In the crash. Items stolen frqjn parked car YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A car parked oo Hastings Point Road wu broken into Jan. 6. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The driver of the car told deputies he parked the car on the side of the road at 4:30 p.m. to go crou country skiing. When he returned to the car two hours later, he said, someone had broken out the passenger side window of the car. Taken from the car wu $50 cash, a $15 wallet, two gym bags fun of clothes worth $300 and a $10 pair of gloves. Alcohol may be factor in accident HASTINGS — Hastings Chy Police said alcohol wu involved in an accident that injured two Hutlngt residents on Clinton Street Saturday . Patricia A. Wear. 41. of 135 W. Walnut, wu turning west onto Clinton from Church Street at 9:15 a.m. when sbe jumped the curb and Mt a power pole, officers said. Wear and her passenger. Heidi Wear. 6, were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Officers said they smelled alcohol coming from Patricia Wear, but she refused to take a breath test. A blood test was taken instead, but the results arc not back yet Patricia wu ticketed for dnmk driving and refusing to take the breath test. Stereo reported stolen from car YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A $350 car stereo wu stolen Jan. 6 from a car parked in the driveway of a home on Barlow Lake Road, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The owner of the car told deputies sbe wu up until 3:30 a-m. on Jan. 6 but did not bear anything. Sbe found the stereo missing when she went out to the car st 8:30 a.m. that morning, sbe said. Car phone stolen in Barry Twp. BARRY TWP. — A $275 car phone wu stolen last week from a car parted at a home on North West Shore. Barry County Sheriffs deputes report. The driver of the car told deputies be parted the car in the driveway Friday at 1025 p.m. He went out Io the car at 7 rm. the next morning but did not notice the phone missing until later in the day. Hastings woman injured in crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Hastings woman wu hurt in a crash Wednesday. Jan. 12, at the intersection of M-37 and Hickory Road. Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report. Troopers said Julie A. Johnson. 31. of 2250 Maple Grove Road. WM driving north oo M-37 at 4:30 pm. when the tkiver of an eutbound pickup truck failed Io yield the right of way and ran into Johnson's car. Johnson’s car spun around and flipped over, troopers said. Johnson wu taken to Pennock Hospital where she wu treated and released. The driver of the pickup. Patience F. Courtright. 59. of Bellevue, wu not hurt In the crash. Courtright wu ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. Motorcycle stolen in Assyria Twp. ASSYRIA TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said a $2,700 motorcycle was stolen Saturday rooming from a Tasker Road home. The owners tokl deputies the motorcycle wzs taken from the garage after they went to bed at 2 a.m. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-01-27.pdf b2e7cd4782a0297ea66047b84cd28580 PDF Text Text Issues continue at animal shelter SeePage 3 Hastings police getting busier Saxons hold off Lakeview Spartans SeePage 112 See Page 5 ' Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I ANNER VOLUME 138. NO. 47 PRICE 25’ News Briefs Country Inn idea wins green light from DDA by David T. Young Editor Winterfest set for this weekend Hr 13th annul Oua Lake Winrerfest la KheOaled for Friday and Sworrtay at the Allqrsn County Park, comer of PatKraoe Avenue and Shelbyville Rond. Thingr. wal get under w>y Friday from 4 to 8 p.m. with a fnh fry al the Circle Ina Reriauranl The Oun Lake Snowmobile Chib then will have e -Lay Vepa Night” front 7 p .m. until mid n&t and *e Note win have a dance, beptmme at 8 p.m. T—irdry’s activities will atari with the w<y*nwi<c uuo » wciiiaw ocno num 5 foil am. Other events throughout the day wiU inchide a chicken drop, ice racing, a poker na, Buuneu Expo, broomball, me rx&fiocx nokpiun' n jntcntw J-.nktloeneter run and four-kilometer walk, food booth-,, a windshield "roek-eArow" event, ice bowling. children's games, "bit the oolfintmr" golf, pony rides, the "Keystone Cope" jail, wogh-tuv rides, a visit by Boro the Clown, fobs Dudley's magic show, arm wresdt*z, dbc jockey Denny Meyers from WBCH. kids' and adafa' mouMmr bike races, a pizza eating coastal, swim­ sun fashaoc show. arm wrettisng. a men’s hairy chest contest, kc rescue demonstration, the annual “Polar Bor Dip,” a spaghetti supper, the Wiiiirflbf gru*j pris.c □racing, inc 'vhhcthjsi fireworks display and a teen dance at the Note. The parking fee tor this year's festival b$3. butadmmionis free. Han Commission to meet tonight The Haarinp Planning Com'.nrssioo will have a special meeting M 7:30 trmight (Thumby. Jan. 27) in the City nau vomhck cnsnwcr> io comtuer • re­ quest from Tun Ziegler about bringing a Potdenaa Resuaram to Hastings.. The commiuion also will consider a request far a land use variance from Bryan Drake Io place a four-family dsrelling on South Hanover Street Drake » aaqiiirr I to urine back before die coowMstoe for she plan approval, even though the Zomng Board of Appeels approved his negyr** for a variance Jan H. The Pfonmnf CamtrJwon’s next regularly retedfoed meeting a Feb. 7, tart Drake and Ziegler have time constraints. Red Cross plans three blood drives The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have three Mood drives next mouth The first will be frosn I In 7 p.m. Fri­ day. Feb 4. at the Castleton Township Hall, next to Cart's Market in Nashville. Goal ia 60 pints. The second will be from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday. Feb IB, at the Uasoo-Starpc rwu. rmw rresoyicnan <_mxrcn, in Hastings. Goal b 100 pints. The third is sdodnled for the Gun Lake Community Church in Yankee Springs Township, on Monday. Feb, 28. Ktfea Despres, director of the local Red Crons, said that the 34-county region serving Barry County is down 3.000 pints of blood from a year ago. Rational Recovery group forming here A "Rational Recovery" seif-help group will have its first meeting at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 2. Ratiooal Recovery is a self-help and support group foe people with chemical dependency problems. The goal b to work on self understanding and self reliance in combatting the problems The group sriO meet weekly at the Red Cross offices, above die JC Penns store. ■ II6E. State St More NEWS BRIEFS, Page 2 If all goes as planned, the old Hastings Hotel will be torn down soon to make way for a Country Inn in downtown Hastings. The Hastings Downtown Development Authority Tuesday afternoon decided to recommend to the City Council a proposal from Hastings area businessman Jucrgcn Nitzsche and Dick Den Uy I. who runs a Coun­ try Inn in Holland. Nitzsche and DenUyl. however, said they need 30 days to find out if they can purchase the adjacent properties. They would like to have them and the historic, but abandoned hotel demolished to clear the way for a threestory. 50-room inn with an indoor pool, meeting rooms and banquel facilities. The two also said they will need as many as 100 parking spaces The adjacent buildings, now home to the Cinema and a small office owned by National Bank of Hastings, may pose a problem because of the added cost. The project already is estimated to run between S2 million and $2.2 million. “It would be difficult to buy out the theater and the bank.” DenUyl acknowledged. “If we have to buy out the adjacent spaces, we wo^’t be able to make it." 1 Cineriw owner Hany Durey said he’s in­ terested in expanding and moving the theater to another location he owns in the city and the DDA Board has pledged to help that move. | Gun Lake Winter Festival is this Saturday Ice Fishing, racing motorcycles and quads on the ice. the polar bear dip and many more activities wil be found at the Alegan County Park this Saturday during the Gun Lake Winter Festival, sponsored by the Gun Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. Fun in the snow end on the ice are promised for the entire day. starting at 8 am. The focus for this year's festival is fun for the entire family T-dong a spin on the ice at Gun Lake are smal ice skaters Chelsea Cummiford and Tammy Tougher. Board deadlocked on shelter report question by Elaine CRbrrt Auiitou Editor Deadlocked in a 4-4 vole, the Barry County Board of Commtuiooen will not xeek legal advice and opinion on whether it ahould take any action on information in an inveitlgaiioo of past operations of the animal shelter The animal shelter investigation report, compiled by the Grand Rapids law firm of Miller. Jotmaon. Snell and Cununlakey. was presented at the County Board's lan. 11 meeting, but did noi Include a recosnsnendalion or conclusion. Eleven allegations about former and current animal shelter personnel, two county commissioners and the county coordinator are included in the report. Commisaiooer Elhel Boze. chairwoman of the County Board's Criminal luatice Committee, moved Tuesday to retain the same legal firm to advise the Comity Board of lu legal rights and obligations as a result of the investigation and have the firm consul! with County Prosecuting Attorney Dale Oowley about the maner. Commissioners Marjorie Radant. Robert Wenger. Gordon Fuhr and Boze voted to seek that advice from the firm and Conuniasioners Sandra James. Orvio Moore, Lew Newman and Mark Doster voted "no." Moore said be voted against the proposal beertae "there are a few changes I would I ike to see." Doster said he was dissatisfied with the way the animal xnelter report had been prepared and wanted more time to study the matter, and Newman and James voiced several concerns, including additional costa. Doster interrupted Boze when she was making the motion and asked whether she was willing to table the motion until the next meeting to give commissioners time to read a 100-page response jutii received from former Animal Control Manager John Galea, who waa interviewee by thejegal firm ta 9 1/2 hours. (See sq srale story in this issue about Gales' resyonse to the shelter investigation.) Bore ask ed Crowley wnat he thought and he suggested that the motion be put on the flour and allow discussion to take place. Fuhr said Doster was out of order to interrupt the motion During discussion. Newman questioned the cost of retaining the firm, which County Cuordinatcx Judith Peterson said waa $163 per hour. A final bill has not yet been received by the board. 'I feel this is a very serious matter here," Newman said, "f feel the Criminal Justice Committee has to make decisions that we know very little about. Tve asked to talk to the chairman about this privately and be hasn't had time to talk, perhaps ne will soon. I hope. I would guess that other trembers of this board haven't had a chance to talk privaiely about this (the animal shelter Investigation) or in groups or whatever. T think thn before we support something, to have a legal opinion made by the same person who made the investigation. I would think that might be questionable.' Newtnan continued. "Further. I just think that we know the problem better than anybody else. We certainly know the problem better tlian (attorney) Craig Mutch. Dale Crowley (county prosecutor) knows the problem better than Craig Mutch does." Newman said. "And I think that we should begin al home here and get together and work this out in our minds, perhaps with Dale Crowley or yourself as chairman before we make these kind of decisions of spending See DEADLOCKED, cont. page 2 "Wc own property adjacent to the UAW. across from the municipal parking kN. which would be available.” Dorcy said. The DDA Board has offered to absorb the estimated $70,000 cost of demolition. The parking problem also may be sticky . DenUyl said the inn already would have between 35 and 40 spaces, assuming the pre­ sent Cinema building comes down. "We could get by with additional parking downtown (such as the union hall and on­ street).” he said, but he's not sure where enough spaces will come from, Maureen Ketchum, a member of the City Council, said she is concerned about the inn not including a restaurant and w hether the extenots appearance will fit in with the rest of the downtown, particularly the historic Coun­ ty Courthouse across the street. DenUyl said a restaurant would not be pro­ fitable in the inn. but it could have a limited menu and breakfast available. Nitzsche said they would work diligently on trying to make the exterior compatible with its surroundings. DDA Board members apparently were more interested in having the old hotel razed rather than restored. Nitzsche and DenUyl’s proposal won out over Nashville businessman Jeff Beebe’s idea bf be novoting the hotel and turning it neo a combination of apartments, businesses and an Arie’s Cafe restaurant. See COUNTRY INN, coni, page 3 Landfill question nearing vote by County Board by Jean GaBop Sutff Writer The question of expanding Hastings Sanitary Service into a regional landfill may be coming to a vote soon by tbc Barry County Board of Commissioners. Tbc regional landfill proposal has been the subject of public meetings several times during the last few months, with representatives of Hastings Sanitary Service explaining theii plan, and the public telling them of concerns and opposition. The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, which was appointed by the County Board, has been studying a proposed amendment to the solid waste plan that would allow the expansion. That board is expected to give the final amendment to the Barry County Board of Commissioners along with its recommendation soon. V. Harry jAdruunie, chairman of the Solid Waste Planning Committee, said his panel should have its review done shortly after its last scheduled meeting Thursday. Feb. 3. At issue is a plan to quadruple the intake of the landfill by accepting solid waste from a dozen surrounding counties, something prohibited by the current agreement on solid waste management for the county. The counties included in the amendment, in addition to Barry, arc Allegan. Calhoun. Clinton, Eaton, Ionia, Kalamazoo. Kent. Jackson, Ingham. Montcalm. Ottawa and Van Buren. * The landfill is owned by Anthony Soave from Detroit, and is pan of a large group of companies that includes predominately waste management businesses in the state Critics of the proposal to increase the size of the North Broadway facility say they are concerned that the increased activity at the site will pollute the air, water and streams and nearby wetlands. In public forums, those opposed also have said they were concerned about having the expanded landfill so close to the city of Hastings, and they object to the size of trucks needed fw such an operation. They also wanted to know who would monitor the dumping to prevent toxic waste and pollution. Also named as a concern has been the possibility of filling the county's only licensed landfill by out-county waste and See LANDFILL, cent, page 2 A tribute to Spaceman Spiff1 Terry Anderson of Hastings end a friend built this space ship "just for something to do." on Monday when the snow was good for sculpting. She received her inspiration lor the artwork from "Spaceman Spiff' episodes of the comic strip "Calvin and Hobbes" I �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 27, 1994 Deadlocked on animal shelter report, continued... more money for the taxpayers on another Body for another request for an attorney " Crowley responded by saying that he was not involved in conducting the investigation and had received a copy of the report Tike everybody elae.' He said "Mr. Mulch and his firm would actually have more information, more intimate tactual knowledge than I would al this point regarding this whole situation." Mulch and his firm have expertise in labor law and other federal and state law relating to the workplace, Crowley said. He said that he would be happy to consult and work with the law firm and assist with preparing a final report. Fuhr noted that Crowley "basically fell that we should pul together this resolution We spent all the money so far for the report and 1 think this is basically to tie up the loose ends. I as a commissioner would certainly want to know the legal rights and obligations I have as a board member and this is going to be part of the information that’s going to be supplied to us. So I feel this resolution is important..." *1 bear whar you're saying." Newman told Fuhr. Tm not saying you are wrong, but Tm not willing to spend any more taxpayers' money undl we get together and talk about this.'Newman said. "The problem Is Lew. with the Open Meetings Act we can't get together and talk about it (In private).' Fuhr said. Tm aware of that.' Newman said. "But three of us can or four of us can." •No.' Fuhr said. "That's circumventing the Open Meetings Act. If you want to discuss IL we have to sit down here ss commissioners In this room that's open to the press and open to the public and discuss our concerns.* *We haven't done that though, elthrr.' Newmm said. 'Maybe we should be doinj that' Fuhr said. "We caul go Into dosed sessions on these things * Crowley confirmed that meeting in grouns The Delton-Kellogg High School Guidance Department has scheduled a college financial aid night for 7 p.m. Wednesday. Feb. 2. in tlx: large group instruction (LGI) room. Mental Health Board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held at 8 a.m. Thursday. Feb. 3. in the conference room. For more information, call Jan McLean at 948-8041. Referring to Newman's opposition of retaining the same law firm for further legal advice. Bore asked. "How do you figure that we re ever going to lay this thing to rest if we don't wind it up somewhere and let the Chios fall where they may?" Wenger added, *We all know the implications that could happen if we don't know tbc right procedures and I think that's the Intent of this resolution to give us some guidelines so we can go ahead and have discussion and determination on how to proceed with it....That would be my Interpretation of that resolution to get professional advice on how this board should proceed with this report...If we let It sit on the table and draw dun then we have wasted the taxpayers' money." Wenger said. Fuhr said hiring the attorney is the first course of action in order to become informed of the options that are available. "One of them very well may be just to let the report sit down in the Clerk's Office and gather dun for the next 100 yean .But we don't know whai options we have until we make this resolution.* be argued. Newman said be wants to know in advance of voting how much the legal advice will cost "Is there a charge?" lames asked, saying she though! that the report would include a recommendation on possible further action Radant and Boze said the County Board didn't ask for a recommendation when It originally retained the law firm to conduct the investigation. Radant said. The reason that we had the investigation was because it came to our attention that there was the possibility of wrongdoing. Therefore, as a public body, we had a legal and a moral responsibility to look into It. And yes. that costs money. The only way we can save money on these things is to Ignore them or cover them up. We cant do that, either. So we're caught New garden club forming locally News Briefs Financial aid night is Feb. 2 smaller than a quorum. (Specially in the same room, could be a potential problem with the Open Meetings Act. | A new monthly evening garden dub will have it* first meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Jan. 31. at Salon Anneliese. 119 N. Washington St., behind Pizza Hut. in Hastings. Anyone interested in becoming a member of the Night Owls Garden Club is welcome. The group will meet on the last Monday evening of each month. For more information, call Anneliese Brqwn st 9M-J51| between a rock and a hard place, but you still have to do the moral, ethical thing and look into these things. And yes that costs money,” she said. Doster said it was his opinion after reading the report that the county needed a new lawyer. "This (report). I think, is a piece of garbage." he said. Quoting from the "Employee Relations Law Journal" on bow investigations should be conducted. Doster indicated that he believed the animal shelter report was lacking essential information. Mutch, during a Wednesday telephone conversation, said in response to Doster's charges that "We followed what we thought were our guidelines" from the County Board of Commissioners. "I believe we did what we were asked to do and in the best fashion." Using the Journal's criteria for companion. Doster said the animal shelter report should have been presented in a chronological order, investigators should have described how they learned of complaints and included details of complaints: should have offered information abet the preparation investigators did, such as whether they reviewed personnel files; investigators should have noted who was present and when interviews were held; very little paraphrasing should be used (Gates complained that much of his interview was paraphrased and incomplete): investigators also should have commented on each person s credibility. "There's no telling why the 18 people (interviewed) were selected," Doster said. He also noted that the report did not have an analysis of whether information from people interviewed was first, second or third-hand knowledge. Al one point. Fuhr interrupted Doster but James said she thought that there were a lot of points in the journal that the board could question about the procedure followed in the animal shelter report Continuing. Doster said the "Employee Relations Law Journal" noted that an investigative report should contain 'specific justification for the conclusion.* "Now this is what I thought we hired to have done," be said. "I think be owes us this much." "Are we willing to give Mr. Mutcb a blank check to do whatever be needs to dor Newman asked "We simply asked (In launching the investigation) for the information," Radant said. "Whether we agree with the form it’s in or whether we don't believe the information and how to prdbedd with it. fine. But. be Home ownership series scheduled A two-part seminar on ‘‘Home Ownership" will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesdays. Feb. 23. and March 2. at the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension office. 301 S. Michigan Ave., Hastings. The series, taught by Extension Hous­ ing Specialist Roy Hall, will deal with all aspects of purchasing and owning a home. For more information, call 948-4862. (Mutch) made a very big point when he presented the report that be did not include any recommendations or anything because he was simply commissioned to gather the report, not to make a judgment on IL ..And the motion very dearly simply asked for the information." she said, adding that she wasn't defending the report, but she just warned to be fair. James said she respected Radant's opinion, but still wants to know an estimated cost from Mutch to prepare a recommendation about the animal shelter findings. Doster asked about the possibility of hiring another labor attorney. "There isn't any legal reason why we need Health and safety classes planned The Barry County chapie-. of the American Red Cross will have two health and safety classes next month. A standard first aid and adult CPR course is planned for 8:30 a.m. Satur­ day. Feb. 12. A community CPR class will be held Saturday. Feb. 19. It will cover adult, infant and child cardio-pulmonary resuscitation and the Heimlich maneuver. Cost will be $24 per person, per class. Class size is limited and advanced registration is required. For more information, call the local Red Cross office at 945-3122 Radant elected to mortgage board Marge Radant of Hastings has been elected treasurer of the Calhoun/Barry County Voluntary Mortgage Review Board. The board was established in 1979 to provide a review process for residents of the two counties who feel that they were denied home financing because of their location, or redlining. It attempts to in­ sure due consideration for all rcs.icnts Redlining is the practice of defying home financing because of the appli­ cant’* property location. It usually is tied to racial, ethnic or financial characteristics of an area. Those who feel their written applica­ tions for residential mortgage or im­ provement were rejected unfairly, may request a review of the Mortgage Review Board. P.O. Box 614. Battle Creek 49016. within 30 days of the lender’s decision. Other officers of the board are Presi­ dent William Simonds of Battle Creek. Vice President Otho Libsy of Battle Creek and Secretary Becky Vettel of Marshall. Other board members arc Julian Katz of Battle Creek. Carroll Phillips of Mar­ shal).. Jerry Robinson of Battle Creek and Blanche Wilson of Albion. Radant is a member of the Barry County Board of Commssioners. Doctor to join Pennock staff Dr. Douglas Smendik will join the medical stiff at Pennock Hospital next August and he will establish a family practice office in Middleville. Smendik will provide family and obstetrical care He received his undergraduate degree from Fems State University and earned his medical degree from the Michigan State University College of Medicine. He is now completing his residency at the Mid-Michigan Regional Medical Center in Midland. Dr. Smendik. his wife. Amy. and their son plan to live in the Gun Lake area. Historical Society to make cookbook The Barry County Historical Society will compile and publish a cookbook containing recipes from Barry County residents Society members plan to have it ready for sale by August of this year. The cookbook will include pictures and histories of the many old bams that used to stand throughout Barry County. It also will include people s memories of bam raisings, threshing bees and the operation of saw mills and grist mills in the county. Anyone who has a favorite recipe or two. or perhaps a picture to be included, is encouraged to contribute them to: Barry County Historical Society Cookbook, c/o Mike Hook. 912 E. State Si.. Hastings. 49058. Original copies of recipes shouldn’t be sent because the society cannot return them The society hopes to collect some great recipes and record some local history at the same time. Proceeds from the sales of the cookbooks will be used for the society’s different preservation projects. Serving on the committee are Norman E. and Nyla Stanton. Nellie Richards. Jane Barlow. Allie Smith. Doris Green­ field. Joyce Weinbrecht. Esther Walton and Mike and Thelma Hook. to rush this." be said. If the concern is cost, Crowley said, it would cost more to hire another attorney who would have io spend time becoming familiar with the shelter situation. "I have seen nothing at all of Mr. Mutch s wort or bis firm's wort to question their competency or their ability io render good legal advice io this board," Crowley said. After the deadlock vote, Wenger said be wanted to tell the board about the Criminal Justice Committee's handling of former animal control officer Julie Mitchell’s suspension and discharge. Mitchell was fired last March and the county had to pay a $20,000 settlement to her and pay for $5,000 of her legal expenses "I was willing to take my share of the misjudgment used by the committee. I didn't see any benefit of doing anything else at the time. But after reading quotes in The Banner two weeks ago, I felt that one member was saying that be was the only one with a clean slate. "Mr. Doster was chosen to be the spokesman for the committee to the press and others. He wm also the one to talk with the labor attorney. Ethel and I felt that be bad the best ability for a spokesman and contact person with the labor attorney. "After Julie Mitchell was put on suspension, a manager or departmcni heal was hired at the shelter. Ethel called me and asked if I felt we should have Julie go back to the shelter and have the department bead deal with the situation. I agreed that 1 thought this would be the best avenue. Ethel called Mr. Doster and be said that be disagreed with this action and we only had a few more days to make a decision or Julie would automatically go back to the shelter Ethel called the labor attorney and he said if we were going to discharge Julie Mitchell, this was the lime. Ethel. Mr. Doster and mytelf were in agreement that this action should take place, so in the end it was a full committee decision." Wenger said. Boze stressed that she has never acted independently when dealing with the animal shelter. "It was a commitlee recommendation of the board that was changed or it came to full committee. I never dealt with anything on my own. and I want that understood." County Board chairman to speak at 1st Friday Orvin Moore, chairman of the Barry Coun­ ty Board of Commissioners, will be the featured speaker at the next First Friday Lunch and Learn forum Feb 4. Jim Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, sponsor of the series, said Moore will talk about some recent con­ troversial issues at the county level, including the animal shelter and regional solid waste landfill proposal Pino said residents arc welcome to bring questions them Moore first Was elected to the county board in 1986 and he served as vice chairman until 1993. when he was elevated to chairman after Ted McKelvey retired. Moore, who liven in Castleton Township, is a cash crap fanner who raises soybeans, wheat and corn. He and his father. John, also have a business that sells farm equipment. The Lunch and Learn sessions are held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches. Cotfcc and lea will be provided by the Democrats. Orvin Moore DNR encourages solid waste planning by regions by Jeaa Gallap Slqff Writer Dealing with solid waste on a county-bycounty basis may not be the best way. but regional planning might, suggests Michigan Department of Natural Resources planner Seth Phillips. Phillips said be is talking about all aspects of solid waste when be refers to regional planning, and it's not anything new. Planning for control of solid waste might best be dealt with on a multi-county basir, be said. However, "We're not looking to mandate it, but we do want to encourage it," be said. Phillips said for the past three and a half years the DNR ha* been studying changes in the basic law. commonly called the 641 plan, which governs waste control In Michigan. He said it has been "a very public" process involving people who have an interest in waste management, environment and goveix-ment. "We ended up with a good cross-sectional start group." he said. Phillips said it was similar to the solid waste planning committee now meeting in Hastings that I* studying an amendment io the Barry County solid waste plan. The first outcome in the DNR review of the law was the recommended change*, he said, and now the process is getting those changes into legislative form. "There is always a lot of give and take in the legislature, there is a kx of agreement in certain areas, not so much in others." be said. Phillip* said he expect* changes in the suggested revisions, but since the State Legislature is where the laws are made, be said that governing body should "decide what is the best policy for the stax." With regional planning, greater economy of scale is a benefit, businesses can be more financially viable and recycling can be planned on a larger scale, Phillips said. On the ocher hand, be said, some counties nay meet long-term needs without the extensive regional planning process. For an individual county it may make sense to plan for itself, but for ocher smaller counties, it may be better to plan regionally for the control of waste, he said. "This is much broader than just landfills," he added, "it's recycling, composting, the whole gamut of solid waste." Landfill question, continued... leaving Barry County residents to look for another site to take their garbage. Steve Balagna, vice president of corporate development for City Management Corp., which is also owned by Soave, said expanding tbc landfill from 30.3 to 48 acres and becoming a regional facility is necessary for the landfill to remain competitive. Tbe landfill is the smallest in tbe Southwestern Michigan area, according to tbe Michigan Department of Natural Resources Balagna has said expansion would keep prices down for Barry County residents by spreading the cost of doing business over more tonnage. Environmental protection could be handled by tbe local health department with certification by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Balagna said. All out-county waste will be tbc subject of a surcharge that would be passed on to tbe county and another royalty that would go to the township in which the landfill is located. That money could be used to pay for monitoring and to provide residents with household hazardous waste disposal opportunities, he said. In addition. Balagna said the expansion would provide for 20 years of capacity guaranteed for Barry County residents, and anything endangering that would stop the dumping of waste from other counties. Tbe procedure to expand the coverage area of Hastings Sanitary Service is as follows: • An amendment to the current solid waste management agreement is presented to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. That was done by Balagna and Ken Neil, manager and former owner of the landfill, but anyone can propose such an amendment. • Tbe County Board nominates and appoints a panel of 14 interested parties to study tbe amendment and make its recommendation. Tbe County Board may accept tbe amendment, reject it or sent it back for further study. On tbe panel are representatives from tbe solid waste industry, environmental organizations, county government, township government, city government, an industrial waste generator, the local health department and the public. Also asked for in the committee makeup is a representalive from a regional solid waste planning committee. Since there is no such planning committee in the county, that slot was left empty. • If tbe County Board voles to reject tbe amendment to the plan, the proposal far the ex pension fail* • If the comri ssioners vote to accept it, it then goes to all unit* of government in the county, such as township boards, village councils and city councils, for a vole. There are 21 such units in tbe county. • To pass, two-thirds (or 14) of tbe units 7 MJSt approve tbe amendment • If fewer than two-third* approve tbe proposed amendment, it fail*. Early morning fire damages Tick Tock restaurant An early morning fire at Terry's Tick Tock restaurant Thursday. Jan. 20, caused an estimated $30,000 in damage, Hastings fire official* report Only part of the restaurant, located at 2160 S. Bedford Road, was damaged, firefighters said, and no one was injured. The owners reportedly had insurance. The fire was reported at 6:10 a.m. Fire officials said it started in the back of the building where tbe hoc water heater is. Some hea tape wrapped around a pipe caught fire, officials said, and the fire then spread into the rafters and other parts of the room. Firefighters were able to contain the blaze, however. They remained on the scene until 8:30 a.m. Give a Special Gift of... LOCAL NEWS (A Great Gift for Any Occasion) Give A Subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper...945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 27. 1994 — Page 3 COUNTRY INN, continued from page 1 He estimated that the cost would be close to $800,000 If DenUyl and Nitzsche can't make their plan work, the DDA Bturd has agreed to allou Beche 60days to try to nuke a go of his idea If neither p’an can be accomplished, the DDA Board will have the old hotel razed anyway DDA Board Chairman Larry Komstadt supported the Country Inn idea, but noted that either plan would generate tax revenue and replace an eyesore “Either way. it'll be a big improvement over what we have there now." he said However, the Country Inn would be assess ed at roughly twice Beebe's project would be "With a $2.2 million tax base. that even­ tually will put us (the DDA project) in the Nack, said Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray. also a DDA Board member "And *c would have a showpiece in the downtown " But Gray also insisted that Beebe’s project idea be given consideration if the Country Inn can't become a reality "I think that with the work he's (Beebel done, he has to be commended. " she said “h was a tough project "We appreciate having two proposals when tor so long there were none." she added Nitzsche. in previous presentations to the DDA Board last October and December, said he believes a Country Inn could bring as many as 18.000 visitors to Hastings in a year and create 25 to 30 full- and part-time jobs DenUyl said the project "dcfmtcly will have an economic impact on the city '' DenUyl said he hopes to have about 60 per­ cent occupancy in the first year and more in succeeding years Between 55 and 57 percent will be needed for the inn to break even, he added He said that if every thing falls into place on parking and the adjacent properties, a ground breaking could be held as early as this spring Dick DenUyl talks to the DDA Board in his final pitch to have a Country Inn replace the historic, but abandoned Hastings Hotel Jeff Beebe of Nashville shows the DDA Board a drawing of his plans to renovate the aging Hastings Hotel structure. Special event fees will go up $1 at Charlton Park in 1994 Many small projects and improvements took place at Charlton Park last year in tbe areas of administration, funding, special events. collections and operations, according to Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission President Elvin E. East. "Special events continued to be a major pan of Chartion Park." be said in his annual report Tuesday to tbe County Board of Commissioners He noted that an increase in adult entrance fees for special events will become effective this year. The fee will jump from $3 to $4 for adults at all special events, except tbe new truck show. Park Director Diane Smith said Wednesday A study is currently underway to consider increasing educational program fees for school groups. In 1993. fees were increased for special event vendors, profit and non-profit food vendors and special event entrance fees from SOctoSl for children. “It was not a record year for most of the events...but attendance was above average according to our records." East said. "Tbe recently completed Of Christmas Past was the best we have ever offered. Our first effort into a Halloween offering was very successful. We had to turn people away." be said. The park's Education Department offered 128 programs to area schools and served aoout 5.468 students An improved program was offered for Hastings Schools' fourth grade camp. Volunteers at the park donated many hours to tbe special events, the school programs and work projects, such as finishing the church basement, work on the blacksmith shop, the pie pantry and installing a security light in the parking area. East said. Twenty-one new volunteers were trained The Collections Department at the his­ toric park and museum completed the man­ dated Native American inventory and the Ethnographic and natural history invento­ ries. The Operations Department rcfMurcd or re­ placed beating units Ln the Mutual Building, the church and general store. "Water problems plagued us all year. We had to replace lines in the recreation area and in the village. Additionally, the River house was re-plumbed A new well was drilled and tenor of the Bieber I louse was restored and a screen house was constructed for the cider press " One grant the park received was used to purchase live recording bypochermagraphs to monitor the historic village buildings' envi­ ronmental conditions. "The information col­ lected will be used to determine placement of drain tile to divert excess water away from village buildings, thus preserving them." East said. In other business, the County Board. • Approved a six percent salary increase, retroactive to Jan. I for tbe four non-represemed positions (undershenff. sheriffs secre­ tary, jail administrator, jail secretary) at the Sheriffs Department. Disability insurance was allotted at 67 percent of wages to a maximum of $350 per week. Dental, optical and hearing expenses were earmarked at $400. and employees not receiving county health insurance are eligible to receive $37.50 per pay period. Additionally, the un­ dershenff will receive an extra 10c per hour. retroactive to July 1 and another additional 10c per hour as of July 1. 1994. • Tabled the acceptance of the Jan. 13 let­ ter from Hastings Sanitary Service about the local landfill "until we can determine proper procedure.' Radant suggested. "This is a very complicated issue....we have got to begin to get informed because we can't grasp this all in two meetings,’ said Commissioner Sandy James, referring to a request by Hastings Sanitary Service to become a regional landfill. old wells chlorinated All modem rest rooms had fixture improvements." he said. "Two major purchases were m-de for four Cushman utility cam and a heavy duty air compressor. Historically, a fence was con­ structed at the Civil War battlefield, the ex- Former animal shelter manager answers probe by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Barry County Planning and Zoning Ad­ ministrator John Gates Tuesday presented to county commissioners a response to the in­ vestigation report of the Barry County Animal Shelter Gates said he felt that portions of the report needed to be clarified as quickly as possible The board had received the investigation report just two weeks prior Though the topic was to have been past management practices at the shelter. Gates is the primary target of the 200-page report that was given to the County Board by Attorney Craig Mutch of Miller. Johnson. Snell & Cumm iskey. Gates' response of about 100 pages includes documents that were given to Mutch but not included in the formal investigation report and Gates' comments about and additions to the II allegations listed. During the interviewing part of the in­ vestigation. Gates said, he was "inter­ rogated" for 9*6 hours. He said be intended to cooperate fully with the investigation because he had been asking for one since the summer of 1992. His said his cooperation was due to this, regardless of the fact that he was "ordered" to do so by board chairman Orvin Moore “In the spin! of cooperation. I arranged for three former employees to be interviewed. They had every reason not to meet w ith them (the attorneys). not to trust them, and to be bitter." he said Because of several omissions of documenta­ tion and several that were edited. Gates claims that the report is incomplete and biased “The report parrots the allegations of essentially three pcole. draws no conclusions, cites no law or legal principle, and makes no recommendation." Gates wrote Gales also asked why. if there were 17 peo­ ple interviewed, they weren't all mentioned in tbe report Gales also said that he repeatedly told the Criminal Justice Committee, particularly Commissioner Ethel Boze that there were per­ sonnel problems developing, and nothing was done Many of the portions that were edited or completely left out from his interview pointed to Gates' belief that a large part of the pro­ blem has been caused by Animal Control Of­ ficer Pam Ronchctti. the only remaining per­ son from the time when he was director of the animal shelter Former Chief Animal Control Officer Julie Mitchell was fired last March, and she later sued the board for wrongful discharge. She and the board settled out of court. Gates said that most of the allegations dealt with in the report were made by Ronchctti and supposedly las' place two to three years ago “I think these allegations that were made just four days before Julie Mitchell's litigation (last November) were a cheap shot made by Pam Ronchctti." Gates said "The commissioners think that all the pro­ blems have left since ail but one of the past employees at the shelter is gone "But. those problems are still there." said Gates As director of the animal shelter. Gates felt (hat he did a good job and lakes partial credit for several positive changes in operations Boze. chairwoman of the Criminal Justice Committee had told Gates during his time a\ director that "the shelter ran smooth as silk " Now he questions why he is no longer director, and whether the Criminal Justice Committee had the power to yank him from that position That is only part of his response to the in­ vestigation report Gates' response is considered a public document, according to the board, and is available to the public at the county building Become well informed...read The Banner, EVERY WEEK! Geography Bee champion selected Southeastern Elementary students went through several rounds of competition to determine the winner of the National Geographic ‘Geography Bee.' Any students from third to eighth grade is eligible to compete in the contest, and at Southeastern, fourth and fifth graders volunteered to vie for first place. The winner and new owner of a wall map for his room is Derek Brookmeyer. He is pictured above accepting his map from teacher Robert Palmer Middle School 'Students of the Month* named To be selected as ’Student of the Month’ at Hastings Middle School a student must have distinguished themselves by providing a good role model to others in their class or in the school Those students honored for November are (front row, left to right) Tori Hoffman, Autumn Shreffler, Michelle Griggs Becky McCarty, Jennifer Hodges. Sarah Derose. Courtney Sinclair, Heather Lawrence. George Risner, (second row) Pam Weatherly, Erica Fulmer. Encka Simpson. Jolene Griffin, Eric McCarty. Joshua Woodard, Julie Heacock. Andrea Easey, Brooke Rizor, Rob Swiatek. (third row) Susan Hubbard. Josh Moras. Erica West, Lynnae Jones. Renee Bell. Anita Warren. Erika Ordiway. Tarita Smith, Harry Dorcy. Jake Miller and Ryan Eltzroth Missing from the photo are Jodi Palmer and Josh Richie �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 27. 1994 Communication from... Know Your Schools: * Information about the Hasting Area School System NICK SMITH Recognizing the school board Reforming welfare Before this month of the new year ends, it is appropriate one last time again to join the rest of the state's residents in obsersmg the theme for the 1994 School Board Member Recogni­ tion Month Local Leaders Make Com­ munities Work'" Board of Education members take on a tremendous task when they arc elected to guide their local schools Acting on behalf of all the community 's residents, board members lead by establishing policies and making deci­ sions that may not always be popular, but arc alway s directed toward making the communi­ ty work better School board members have safeguarded the American ideal of public education through some tough times in recent years Michigan's school board members now arc working very hard to make the state’s cduca lion system a world-class resource for people of ail ages In the Hastings Area School System, the people who do these things and many others. and their years of service arc President Murk Feldpausch. seven years. Vice President Larry Haywood. 12. Secretary Patricia End sley. nine. Treasurer CoIm Cruttcndcn four, and trustees Michael Anton, nine, Robert Casey, four, and Ray Rose, lour These trustees arc responsible in Hastings for a budget of almost $16 9 million They oversee 351 employees, plans programs and curricula for 3.486 students, and manage facilities and equipment valued at more than $44 million While the Hastings Board of Education's primary concern is the welfare of the com munity’s students, the board's decisions also affect the economic health and cultural v itahty of the community, important factors in how well the community works Being a school board member has a lot of responsibility and challenges, and it is ap­ propriate to set aside one moth out of the year to thank our local leaders for their work on thne community's behalf FINANCIAL FOCUS fumahrtibx Mark D. Christensen ol Edward D. Jones & Co. Using bond rating to evaluate investment quality Evaluating investment quality is an impor­ tant part of any investment decision However, with some investments, quality may be difficult to judge For example, if you're considering a bond that has been issued to finance a project hun­ dreds of miles away, you probably won't be able to drive by the site to evaluate the pro­ ject. You also might not have the time or ex­ pertise to investigate the issuer's financial stability You can read the offering documents and financial statements but may still be unable to make a professional judgment. Thai’s where bond ratings can help. In 1909. John Moody originated a system of rating securities to provide investors with a relatively simple way to evaluate investment quality. Today, two investment rating ser­ vices are primarily used in the securities in­ dustry. Moody's and Standard & Poor's. They are similar in the May they classify bonds, and they arc the most used and respected rating services available. To help you understand bond ratings, let's look at the Moody's system. Moody uses nine major symbols to rate bonds. From highest to lowest in investment quality , they are Aaa. A. A. Baa. Ba. B. Caa. Ca and C. The lower the r>tin<’ i^ver the investment quality. The Standard and Poor's ratings are similar From highest to lowest in investment quality, thev are AAA. AA. A. BBB. BB. B CCC. CC. C and D Some bonds may be non-rated (NR) In some cases, this indicates low investment quality In otner cases, bonds may be non­ rated for reasons unrelated to quality For ex­ ample. because issues of tax-free and cor porate bonds must apply for a rating and pay a fee. they may decide simply to not apply A bond may also be non-rated if the issue is very small, if there is a lack of essential data relating to the issuer or if the issue is privately placed on msitutional investors In addition, ratings arc not permanent Many bonds are long-term, and circumstances affecting their ratings may change over time Issuers of previously rated bonds arc periodically reviewed by the rating services If their financial condition changes, so may the bond rating. The current rating reflects the best judgment of investment quality al the cur rent time. Therefore, when purchasing tax-free or corporate bonds, it is vital to monitor ratings regularly to be aware of any changes in in­ vestment quality The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings. Michigan 49058 Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since J856 >■ In 1965. President Johnson launched the War on Poverty, declaring that the days ot the dole arc numbered " Since then I’ S tax payers have spcni mure than $5 trillion on means-tested welfare about $50,000 per household Nevertheless, the doling out of these funds is still with us During the 1992 campaign. President Clinton seemed .» ackmtw ledge the failure of the W ar of Poverty when he promised to end welfare as we know it " This year. Congress will consider legislation to fulfill that promise ol reform We should work to pass comprehensive welfare reform this year because it is a key in gredicnt in many of the problems facing the nanon The government spends $305 billion a year $8,300 per welfare recipient • on welfare programs, placing tremendous pressure on the already bloated federal budget The President s budget, passed lust summer, increases spending by $110 billion over the next live years on Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). Food Stamps, and the Women Infants and Children Food Program (WIC). public housing, and energy assistance by $110 billion over the next five years By 1998. these programs will '•onsumc of U.S. Gross Domestic Product under the President s plan, more than we will spent on defense The welfare programs have robbed self­ respect by giving people sometning for nothing The failed War on Poverty has added to the breakup of the American family by discouraging marriage and work, and by pro­ moting illegitimacy The problem with the current welfare system is that it pays unwed mothers to have babies It tells young women that the government will pay for them to live and set up a household if only they bear an il­ legitimate child The results of these policies should have been predictable. In I960. 5% of births were illegitimate; today, the figure is 3O5( The statistics arc even worse for blacks, two exit of three arc bom out of wedlock While some children from poor, welfare­ dependent. smgle-parent families manage to overcome these handicaps, many more do not Children from these households arc much more likely to struggle in school, to be unemployed, to abuse drugs or alcohol, to fall ill. and to be on welfare themselves In addi­ tion. they also seem more likely to become in­ volved m crime A recent study suggests that young men raised in families without fathers commit nearly twice as much crime on average than young men raised by both parents 1 have co-sponsored two pieces of legisla (ion. H R 1293 and H R 3500. which ad dress this problem. H R 1293 discourages il­ legitimacy by requiring teenagers with children to remain with their parents until they are 18. This bill stops the payment of full welfare benefits for illegitimate children until the mother identifies the father. The govern­ ment can then pursue the deadbeat dad to force him to support his family and reimburse the taxpayers. H R. 3500 is the Republican reform proposal It attacks many of the pro­ blems with welfare It cuts welfare costs by ending welfare for noncitizens, makes beneficiaries work, for their benefits.- and re­ quires immunizations and proper schooling for children as a condition of receiving benefits This bill also encourages states to try new ideas in their welfare programs by reduc­ ing the federal red tape. This will encourage efforts like Michigan's successful, reforms over the last three years. The President has suggested that we leave welfare reform until later I disagree, welfare reform and strengthening the family in general is important to help solve the pro­ blems of crime, education, and the economy Let's get on with it. Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. Pnhlir I I I 11 11 ! lininiftii Illlllllllll*• ■ URjiRU -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ,> CONGRESSMAN $eho..«i, superintendent Letters We must take responsibility for our lives To The Editor: How old is old. and how old is old enough, for us to take wcr our own responsibilities of life ’ Letting i>ur mind flow back over the many years we've read the news m this paper, the many letters, to the editor, all the other news we get from eye-open to eye-shut, we sec how frequently we pass the buck, try ing to cover our own stupidity I'm in this mess, and it's no* my fault, it hasto be someone else that brought this trouble upon me We break the law. we gel caught, go to jail, it's the judge's fault I’m here, not mine We arc always looking for ways to justify our inability to do right. Many of us grew up not having parents to teach us what our responsibilities arc. or when they began "We came from a broken home - drugs, alcoholism, incest, and no love." "I smoke pot. but if you knew the environ­ ment where I grew up. you would not blame me " "1 drink, but not an alcoholic yet It's not my fault, you grown-ups taught me how We use these conditions as an excuse to go looking for trouble We break into a school house, spray paint the wails, and break up everything we get our hands on. We go into a cemetery and smash the head markers, know mg many of them cannot be replaced Can we honestly say. "I didn't know that was wrong ’’’ Can we look back toward childhood, and name one person or thing that would cause us to act this way ’ Now look at us parents, until now we couldn't be found Now we come running to defend our children from what we believe to be some minor infraction, that should not have been brought to our attention at all. We all know. "Boys will be boys, they just got a little worked up. they meant no harm." h's not my fault this great country is falling apart Could it be true, there’s a God out there somewhere and He's trying to get our atten­ tion? Could it be the wrong doings of some of you that 's bringing His anger and wrath down upon us? "I know it’s not me. I've done nothing wrong " And on and on we go We can make this country a better place to live, if each of us shouldered our ow n respon­ sibilities. and we can start by adding some words to our vocabulary that we've been missing Words like. "I was wrong." "I'm sorry." "It was my fault." "Please forgive me." "I will correct that " When we stand in our own two shoes, look­ ing our fellow man in the eye and say those words when needed, then we will see a people united, ready to fight each day's battle, that will turn this nation around, and be more loveable to God Lawion Home Delton Youth’s good deed is appreciated To The Editor: What an honor it is that Hastings was found to be one of the best little town in the U.S A.' I would like to give you one example of why this is true. One day after our heavy snow fall. I happened io look out my window and saw a group of young people, shovels in hand throwing snow into the air It looked like they were having fun and in the process were clearing my drive of the piled up snow From the bottom of my heart I thank them. I use a crutch and it is a difficult task for me. The group of youths are from the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Terry Lane. I understand they do a good deed each week. With youths like them in charge, maybe this world has a chance after all Preston Campbell Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Riegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United State House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401 Vernon Ehlers. Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. PO Box 30014, Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Was Tonya Hardinsin on attack? Do y<xt think To"ya Harchn? had anything to do with the stuck on rival Olymp skater Nancy Kemgan. If you do. what should be done about it? Published by Hasting* Banner. Inc. A Dtvtuon o< J-Ad Graphs* inc 19S2N Btoadwry HasbnQS. Ml 49058 0602 (616) 945-9554 Malvln Jacob* President John Jacob* Vca Pteariant • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EtSior) Elaine Gilbert pu^tanr Eatv) Nek Heftman Barbara Gall Jean GaHup Teresa Frith Sharon Miler T L Stenzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Claw'-^C nd* accepted Monday through F relay Barn to 530 p m Saturday Ba m Nocn Seen Ommen Jerry Johnson Dwight Wade. Middleville: Greg KtXrba. Middleville: Ken Wither. Hastings: cidrkks, Batik Creek: Mart) Smilhi Hastings: "No, I don't think she had anything to do with it. I think her (ex-1 husband wants someone to go down with hint." “Yeah, she probably had something to do with it, and she shouldn't be going to the Olympics. “I fed that if she wanted anything that bad and she tried dial hard to “I think she had something to do with it because she is the only one with a motive, and I think she should be taken out of the Olympics." something to do with it, and she shouldn't be allowed to represent America in die Jennifer Scharping, Hastings: Denise Howell Phyflts Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year m Barry County $15 per year m adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 71700) get it (a gold medal), she would do anything." "h's hard for me to believe she don't have anything to do with it “Yeah, she had Olympics." I because everyone around he- knew about it. But I don't know what should be done about her skating in the Olympics." �The Hastings Banner — l.iursday, January 27. 1994 — Page 5 Hastings police continue to get busier by David T. Young Editor The Hastings Police Department continues to get busier with a growing number of com­ plaints and arrests, according to an annual report submitted to the City Council Monday night Council also received annual reports from Fire Chief Roger Cans and Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer Police Chief Jerry Sarver noted that the number of complaints handled by Hastings police in 1993 was a record 6,352. up from 5.600 in 1992 The previous high was 5.862 tn 1991 Arrests also were up. with 952. exactly 100 more than the previous year, but still fewer than the record high of 1.069 in 1991. Traffic citations were down slightly, with 1.389, as compared to two more in 1992 That was still down from 199 Ts whopping total of 1.788 Accidents, however, were the highest ever, with 503. up from 424 the previous year and up from the previous record high of 477 in 1990 ‘"We’ve had a busy year.” Sarver said. The chief noted several improvements were seen in 1993, including the start of a bicy cle patrol, replacement of old portable radios and a new computer system About the bike patrol, he wrote in his report. "The program was well received dur­ ing the 1993 Summerfest activities, with numerous positive comments. However, he also noted that because of medical leave for an officer, the bike patrol wasn't used as often as he would have liked for local parking lots Sarver also expressed concern that despite the fact the emergency 911 system went on line last year, the department still fielded about 300 calls per month, all of which were forwarded to central dispatch "We were hoping that those calls would diminish faster than they have.” he said "We re hoping to put in an answering machine eventually " Cans also presented a number of statistics about 1993 tr the council He said tbe department made 84 fire runs in the city, up from the previous high of 72 the year before Firemen also made 129 rural runs, com­ pared to 113 in 1992 Most of them (38) were to Hastings Township and Rutland Township (33). There also were 22 runs to Baltimore Township. 19 to Carlton Township, five to Ir­ ving Township and 12 in mutual aid to other departments The most common reasons for runs in the city were leaf fires, smoke scares, alarm system malfunctions and spills and leaks without fires. The most common reasons for runs in rural areas were dwelling fires, extrications and tree, brush or grass fires. Hastings firefighters spent 170 hours and 36 minutes at scenes of incidents, with an average of 48 minutes. Caris said the department now is following the old saying "an ounce of prevention is wonh a pound of cure ’ "The fire service over the years has chang­ ed its philosophy." Caris wrote. "The pur­ pose of the fire service years ago was for sav­ ing lives and property, with fire prevention last "Today we put fire prevention ahead of saving lives and property We feel that if there is a good fire prevention program in place, this will help save lives and property and make the loss of lives and property less likely." Schondelmayer told the council that the amount of Hastings Library collections grew by about 8 percent last year, but because of problems with computer softwear compiling statistics, the circulation numbers were low The librarian added that the computer pro­ blem since has been cleared up She noted that the number of scrvice hours per week were increased to 46 Councilwoman Miriam Uhitc com­ plimented the library report as "very profes­ sional looking in (Xhtr business at Mondus night's meeting, the council — Granted, under the direction of Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, requests from men s and women's softball organize lions to use Fish Hatchery and Bob King parks for league games this spring and summer, provided there arc no scheduling conflicts Also granted were permission to use Fish Hat­ chery Park for the annual Corporate Olympics April 30 and May 3. 4 and 7. and Bob King Park this summer for the YMCA's summer playground program — Approved a resolution that says the city­ will comply with rules that require it to have scaled competitive bidding for contracts of $20,000 or more in order to qualify for stale revenue sharing funds. — Re’erred to the Streets Committee a re­ quest from Robert and Rachel Barton to pur­ chase city-owned property near Gram Street next to the east side of property they own. — Granted Sarver reimbursement of $510.50 for tuition and books in a course he took recently on "Adult Development and Life Planning " — Commended the Public Works Depart­ ment for the care of streets and roads in the ci­ ty l«st during the snowstorms and cold snap -- Received word from Mansfield that city residents should look for signs of water freezcup The signs are loss of pressure or flow, scale or rust from inxide pipes and discoloration of water "Give us a call and we'll make ar­ rangements.” he said to residents if the) notice problems — Was told by Councilman Robert May that some residents are confused by recent an­ nouncements from Amencablc International of a $2 monthly fee He said it isn't true that the fee is required City Attorney James Fisher said. "We question whether the rates are appropriate " Stephanie Fekkes. another attorney with the firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher, is ex­ pected tn be at the next council meeting Feb 14 to talk about latest developments in the ongoing controversy over local cable TV rates — Learned from Mansfield that preliminary designs by the architect for Tydcn Park renovations are due with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources by the end of February Council received a grant for renovations from the DNR last year The organization known as Recycling in Barry County has received The Recycler of the Year” Award from the Michigan Recy­ cling Coalition Conference. Jane Norton, executive director of RiBC. accepted the award at ceremonies in Flint. The award was given for a special event RiBC sponsored on Earth Day last year. RiBC promoted and sponsored a Waste Free Lunch Day at area schools. Goals of the Waste Free Lunch Day were to assist cafeteria managers to be "waste" conscious in menu planning, etc; educate students in wasteful lunch habits; reduce the volume of waste in tbe lunch room; and provide waste reduction education. "All goals and objectives were met," Norton said. "School menus reflected the effort to reduce waste; students came to school with waste free lunches; the volume of cafeteria waste was reduced by 50 percent; and the entire school system became more waste conscious.” RiBC has been involved in resource recovery education in Barry County schools since 1983. All schools now have a recy­ cling program in place, but Norton said the Waste Free Lunch Day was developed because a step needed to be taken to stress the importance of "reduce and reuse." Classrooms and school environmental groups took the lead and presented waste reduction education to individual classrooms, wrote and gave announcements over the public address system, placed displays in school showcases and made videos shown over Channel I. she said Cafeterias designated April 22 as Waste Free launch Day and planned menus accord­ ingly. They also devoted tbe back of the monthly menu and weekly bulletins to promote "Reduce. Reuse and Recycle." Outdoor school signs promoted Waste Free Lunch Day to the community. "A volunteer designed a T-shirt as a reward for participating in Waste Free Lunch Day." Norton said. "Drawing1, for the Tshirts for participants in the program were held at each school. Teachers also purchased shirts to help support and celebrate the event." Legislative Coffee sessions useful To The Editor: it has been my privilege for some time now to have attended a Second Monday” meeting (Legislative Coffee) with our state legislators, and as a committee of one. I would like to express thanks in several direct ions First, to the local Chamber of Commerce for the on-going meetings, second, the Coun­ ty Seat Restaurant for providing space and the free coffee each month, and. of course, to Representative Bob Bender and Senator Jack Welborn for their regular attendance Regardless of one's personal politics, it is nice to meet monthly with these represen­ tatives of our government, learn of what is happening in Lansing, and hear each man's personal stand on the issues They not only in­ form us of developments as they occur, but also field all questions from the audience. While we may not like or agree with everything we bear, it is a good opportunity to meet face to face with our legislators, and a chance to express our ideas to them The next meeting is on Valentine's Day. Monday. Feb. 14. at 8 a.m. at the County Seal. With the tax vote coming in March, this is an excellent place to ask questions and gather infomation. No charge, free coffee, how can you beat it? Flutell Nye Hastings Area BIRTH ANNOUNCMENTS: County Recycling group wins award for sponsoring Waste Free Lunch Day Letters to the Editor, continued Congressman Ehlers sworn in Tuesday Third District Congressman Vera Ehlers officially was sworn into office Tuesday on Capital Hill by House Speaker Thomas Floey Ehlers represents the City of Hastings and Irving. Rutland. Carlton. Hastings. Woodland and Castleton townships, about two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township in Barry County. He also represents all of Kent and Ionia counties Ehlers 59. won a special election Dec 7 to succeed U< late Paul Henry. w ho died last summer ol brain cancer. He also won the Republican primary in November, besting seven other candidates. "1 consider it a great honor to represent the people of Kent. Barry and Ionia counties in the 103rd Congress." he said. "I learned dur­ ing my legislative career that the values and ideas of West Michigan are invaluable in solv­ ing today's problems, and I will continue to advocate those positions in Washington." Before becoming a congressman. Ehlers had served in the Michigan Senate since 1985. He also was a Stale Representative from 1983 to 1985 and was a member of the Kent County Board of Commissioners from 1975 to 1983 Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: BOY, Michael Jon Pewoski. bom Dec. 30. 1993 al 8:07 a.m. He weighed 8 lbs.. 8 ozs and was 20'Z: inches long Proud parents are Jon Pewoski and Michelle Raymor << Hastings Paternal grandparents are Stan and Karon Pewoski of Dimondale. Allan and Diane Bates of Mid­ dleton Maternal grandparents are Irene Smith-Johnson and Earl Johnson of Hastings Great-grandparents are Earl and Helen Michaud of Dimondale and June Mitchell of Crystal Lake. GIRL, Doug and Jill Bishop ere pleased to announce the birth of their daughter. Sydney Paige, bom Jan 3. 1994 at Butterworth Hospital She weighed 7 pounds. 2 ounces and was 21 inches long Proud grandparents are Phil and Joyce Bishop of Woodland and Jack and Phyllis Wilcox of Sunfield. LEGAL NOTICES: mortgage sale Default hat occurred In a mortgage mode by Donald Kent McCrimmon and Koren Kay McCrim mon, hutbond and wife, Io First National Bonk of Michigan doled March 26. 1992 and recorded on April 2. 1992 in liber 539 page 550. Barry County records. No proceedings are pending to recover any port of the debt, which is now $45,296.15. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property, al public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. Feb. 10. 1994 at 2 00 p.m. local time, at main entrance tc Courthouse, in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage together with interest at 13.95 per cent, legal costs, attorney fees, and also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pays before the sole. The property is located in the Township of Maple Grove. Borry County. Michigan, and is described in the mortgage as: The West 1/2 of the Southeast 1 <4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 3. Town 2 North Range 7 West. The redemption period will be one year from the dote of sole Dote January 5. 1994 First National Bonk of Michigan Joseph B Backus attorney P.O. Box 794 East Lansing. Mi 48826 (2-1) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written In good taste Jane Norton, executive director of Recycling in Barry County, displays "The Recycler of tbe Year” Award the organization received. Tbe award is a thick glass circle with words etched into it. Follow Your Favorite High School Sports ...with complete coverage of area teams appearing weekly in The Reminder, The Hastings Banner, Sun & News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News. Reach your local market PRIOR to the weekend with advertising in The Hastings Banner. ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP An advisory public hearing on proposed planning map changes will be held at the Orangeville Twp. Hall on Tuesday. February 1st, 1994 at 7 p.m. _ . Darlene Harper Township Clerk 672-7149 DISCOVER NEW WORLDS Without Crossing An Ocean Flexible. pan-timeposition as comnj-.^ -eyesentatne^oryieothenabonilarpestiniernatwiaistudmteichangecyograms Responsibilities invoke working n ri imematonaiteenagers, fndmghostlamiliesafxtmainiaintnnreiattonshipsvuth btgh schools, the meda andcommunity leaders Compensation includes to earn international tranl Ityou have strong communotionskillsandasmceredesiretopromoleinirrnationai understandng wthmyour community, please can Joni (8M)445-1M3 or Amber (800) 322-4678 til.5410 AIFS Foundation •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signa ture, address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or*make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 RN or LPN We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full or part time on our afternoon shift. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation bene­ fits and competitive wages. Contact Sue Lemon. RN, DON at 616-945-2407 Ext. 444 for an inter­ view at Thornapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058. EOE Default has been mode in the conditions of a mortgage doted November 29 1 983 by Corl C Fl tear mon a single mon and Charlotte Sowles in her own right as Mortgagors to Three Rivers So* ings and Loon Association (now First Savings Bonk a federal savings bank), os Mortgagee, filed for record in the Office of rhe Register of Deeds for Borry County. Michigan on December 2. 1983 and recorded in Liber 256 of Records on pages 994. 995 996 and 997 Thr Mortgagee after giving notice, has elected unt • r the terms of the mortgage to declare the entirs incipal and accrued interest to be due. which is .468 88 os of the dote of this notice No suit or . 'eedings at low or in equity have been insf 'eo to recover the debt secured by the mor•g •• or any port thereof. h 3W THEREFORE pursuant to statute and the psw.tr of sole in the mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 24. 1994. at 2 00 o'clock in the afternoon the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings. Michigan that being the building in which the Circuit Court for the County of Borry is neld. The premises is to be sold ore os described m the mortgage or so much as may be necessary to pay the amount then due on the mortgage with in­ terest thereon at 10 50% per annum and all legal costs charges ana expenses, including attorney s fees as allowed by low and also any sums paid by Mortgagee to protect its interest prior to the sale which the premises ore described as Property located in the County of Barry Orangeville Township State of Michigan lol 44 of Crystal Lake Estates Plot according to the recorded plot thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plots on Poge 73 being port of the East I /2 of Sec­ tion 28 Town 2 North. Range 10 West Orangeville Township Borry County. Michigan The period of redemption from the sole will be six (6) months from the date of the sale unless the prem.ses are abandoned according to MCLA tOO 3241a m which case the redemption period shall be 30 days from the da’e of such sole Doted January II. 1994 First Savings Bank Mortgagee 123 Portage Avenue Three Rivers Michigan 49093 Motth.w S Davidson (P36003, TUCKER I DAVIDSON P C. Attorneys for Mortgagee 211 Portage Ave P O Bo> 391 Three Rivers. Michigan 49093 (616)273-1685 (2/17) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 27, 1994 Three options studied for Woodlawn-Broadway corner in Hastings J-Ad Graphics News Service Officials from the Michigan Department of Transportation and the City of Hastings are looking at three traffic control options for the comer of Braadwas (M-43) and Woodlawn Avenue A Robert Briere, district traffic engineer with the MDOT. wrote a letter dated Jan 19 to Hastings Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, outlining the three options and asking him to present them to City Council “If a traffic signal option is selected, kmdl) have the council pass a resolution agreeing to participate to the extent of 50 percent of the cost of installation and future maintenance.” Briere wrote. City officials have asked the MDOT for traffic signal and widening of the road to in­ clude a left-turn lane because of an alarming rise in accidents at the comer The state at first said not much could be done except in­ stall a flashing light. The three options now under consideration are: — Installing a traffic signal with separate phases for northbound and southbound Broad­ way traffic. The signal, much like the one on M-37 in Middleville, would allow one direc­ tion on Broadway to flow unhindered for 30 seconds, then the other direction on the same road would do the same. Both directions on Woodlawn then would proceed for 20 seconds Briere said ’This should greatl) reduce the number of left-turn related accidents. The disadvantage, however, is the fact that much of the traffic is stopped most of the time.” — Install a simple two-phase signal at the intersection that would allow 60 seconds for traffic in both directions on Broadway and 20 seconds on Woodlawn Bnere said this type wouldn't cut down on left-turn related accidents, making it necessary to repaint Broadway to provide for an exclusive lane for left turns. The advantage would be reduction of accidents and a higher volume of roadway would be flowing 75 per­ cent of the time. — Install an overhead flashing beacon similar to the one on Broadway at State Road, which has been said to be effective in reducing right-angle type accidents. To reduce the left turn accidents, Broadway would have to be repainted for an exclusive left-turn lane. "The advantage to this overall treatment is a reduction in accidents with minimal delays to all of the motorists on M-43 and on Woodlawn." Bnere wrote. City Council Monday referred the letter to its Streets Committee H ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, MI N. Michigan Ave.. Haatiap. MI 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a.m . Woe *h.p || a.m.. Evening Service* 6 p.m Wednesday: Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. MiniUer Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey . Senior Pastor James R Barrett. A**l Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages. 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6 30 Awana Club*. 7:00 p.m . Teem in Houseman Hall. 7 00 p m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10 00 a m . Worship II.-00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6 00 p.m Wednesday Service — 7 00 p m Facility equipped fur the handicapped INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, turner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusks Phone 945-4045 Surxiav Servers - 9 30 a m . BiNe School; 10 30 a m . Morning Worship; 6 00 p.m . Evening Worship. 7.00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. PaMor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship £15 a m . 9 45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 rm South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10:00 a m . Wor ship IJ 00 a m . Evening Service al 6:00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor San. day Mau 4 30 p m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 am and 11:15 a.m. Confession* Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Jan. 30 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10.45 am. Holy Communion Thursday. Jan 27 — 6 30 Children s Choir. 7:00 Inquirers. 7.30 Chorallen. 8 00 AA Satur day. Jan 29 - 9 30 Conf 7. 8 00 NA. Monday. Jan 31 — 7:00 WELCA Coord. Council Wednes­ day. Feb 2 - 10 00 Wordwat­ chers; 3:15 Young Spirits; 7:00 Sarah Circle HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Slate Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. CampbeU. Pastor Sunday School 9.30 a m . classes for all ages. ,Morning Worship 1045 a.m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7.-00 p.m. art: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m and 11:00am. Sunday School. 945 a.m 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p m. to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men’s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor. Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. Jan 23 9:30 Morning Worship Ser­ vice. Nursery provided Broadcast of 9:30 services over WBCH-AM and FM 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all age*. 10: 30 Refreshments and Fellowship tn the Dining Room. 11 00 Annual meeting; 12 00 “Sloppy Joe" Din­ ner m Sharpe Hall Monday — 7:00 Mission Committee meeting Wednesday - 7 00 Chancel Choir Choir practice Fnday — 7 30 Con cent Group F3 meeting at the Melendy's home WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30; Wednesday even­ ings from 6 00-8 00 p.m the youths meet at the church, bring a sack lunch The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAST1NOS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and cake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Memtxx F D I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartnun. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services for Adults, Teen* and Children HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cocant, choir director Sun day morning: 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p m Wednesday HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck, . Dir. of Christun Edupauun Rqb StyberskG Organist/Music Dirtctix Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m Sun days — Sunday Church School 9:30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 1030 a.m . Worship 11:00 a.m.; Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m. Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7:00 p m Wednesdays: Family Church Night - Children's Choir 5:15 p m . Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p tn ; Bible Study 6:45 pm. Ac­ tivities for Kids 6.45 p.m Thursdays — Bell Choir 6:30 p.m Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Jan 30 — Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger Friday. Feb. 4 - Visually Impaired Persons 9:30 a.m Tues­ day. Feb. 8 — Hi-Nooncrs Potluck/Program 12:00 noon Wedneula* Feb 9 - Unit Methodtu Women Luncheon Pro­ gram 12:00 noon SUPPORT GROUPS — Narcotics Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8:00 p.m Thursdays; Al-Anon 12:30 p m Wednesdays; Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m Thursdays, and 9:00 a m Saturdays QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) 9.5-9200 Sunday Service. 9 30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m., Sunday Even­ ing Service 6:00 p.m Awana 3 year-old»-6(h grade. Mondays. b 30 p.m.; Prayer time Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m . Teen Center 7th- 12th grade. Saturdays. 7 00 p.m HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 9(M Terry Lane (at Sun School Road) Philip R. Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday services are Sabbath School at 9 20 a m (for all ages) and Worship Service at 11 00 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 p m The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays. 9 00-12 00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’ Prescriptions” — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIMR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementui 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a m • Bible Classes ■ for all ages. 10 40 a m • Morning Worship. 6pm - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p m ■ Bible Study. and youth groups Beatrice G. Karcher HASTINGS - Beatrice G. Karcher. 84, of 620 West Clinton Street passed away Sunday. January 23. 1994 al Pennock HospitxL Mrs. Karcher was born on October 5,1909 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Waterman and Gertrude (Benton) Thomas She was raised in the Ako area and attended the Lowe Country School, graduating from Free­ port High School In 1925. She went on io attend Western Michigan College receiving her teach­ ers certification. She was married to Merrill Karcher on April 7, 1934. They moved to the Hastings area in 1944 Mrs. Karcher taught at the Laraway Road School in Grand Rapids, Country Schools in Bowne and Lowell Townships in Kent County. Central School in Hastings and the Chidester Country School near Hastings. Her teaching career spanned over 20 years before retiring in 1960. She was a member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women, the Church Goodwill Class, Thomapple Garden Club. Retired Teachers Association of Barry County and Michigan retired Teachers Association. Mrs. Karcher is survived by husband, Merrill; son and wife, Gerald and Lee Karcher of Caledonia; daughter and husband. Carol and Ronald Benner of Hastings; nine grandchil­ dren; 19 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, January 26, at the Hastings First United Methodist Church with Reverend Phillip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be in Bowne Township Cemetery near Alto. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contibutions may be made First Untied Methodist Church. Loral M. Haynes HASTINGS - Mn. Local M Haynes, 93. of Hastings, passed away early Wednesday, January 26, 1994 at Thomapple Manor. Funeral services will be held 1:30P.M., Satur­ day, January 29, 1994 at Wren Funeral Home. Visitation will be Saturday al 11:00A.M. until funeral time. Eula Lee Tenney PLAINWELL - Eula Lee Tenney, 91, of 10800 Center Sl Pine Lake, Plainwell passed away January 22, 1994 at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Mrs. Tenney was born September 16, 1902 in Mortons Gap, Kentucky the daughter of John and Minnie Lee (Smith) Armstrong. She had lived in the Kalamazoo and Pine Lake areas since Mrs. Tenney was Ln apendant nurse at Kala­ mazoo State Hospital for 9'A years. She was a member of the Doster Reformed Church, she was a member of !he Delion Goldenagers, she was member of the Helping Hand and Hospital Guild of Pine Lake, and a former member of Marguerite Rebekkah Lodge *363 and she was also a Gold Star Mother. Mrs. Tenny’s first marriage was to Edward Wall in 1920 and then to Carl Tenney on June 18, 1949. Mrs. Tenny is survived by: a wonderful son­ in-law Grant Cook of Kalamazoo, four grand­ children: Dale and Lynda Spitler, Chris & Fran Spitler, and Donald and Anita Wall, and Phyllis Shattuck. Six great grandchildren and five great great grand children and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Preceding her in death were husband Carl, January 3, 1986; one daughter Evelyn June Wall January 29, 1985; one son Donald Hue Wall, killed in the Phillipine Islands during W.W. 92 1944; three sisters and one brother. Funeral services were held Tuesday, January 25, 1994 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Jeff VanderWeelc of the Doster Reformed Church Officiating. Burial at Prair­ ieville Cemetery. Evelyn >♦.' Belson HASTINGS - Evelyn W. Belson, 81, of 419 West Colfax Street passed away Saturday. January 22, 1994 at Saint Mary’s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mn. Belson was bom on January 11,1913 in Woodland the daughter of Howard & Retha (Yank) Steele. She was raised in the Woodland area and attended The Shores Country School, graduating in 1931 from Nashville High School. She was married to Mashall G. Belson on September 27, 1931 and has lived in Grand Rapids. Woodland, arri Castleton Townships of Barry County and Nashville before moving into Hasungs in 1944. Mrs Belson was employed at the Hastings J.C. Penney Store for about four years. She was a 50 year member of the Hasungs First Presbyterian Church, Church Circles, Presbyterian Women’s Association and a former Church Deacon. Sunday School and Bible School Teacher. Mrs. Belson is survived by husband: Marshall; daughter and husband, Shirley and Richard Cotant of Hasungs; son and wife, Larry and Katherine Belson of Summerville, South Carolina; three grandchildren; one great­ grandchild; five step grandchildren; nine step great-grandchildren; brother. Kenneth Steele of Woodland. Preceding her m death uere her parents Funeral services were held on Wednesday. Januray 26. al Hastings First Presbyterian Church with the Reverend G. Kent Keller offi­ ciating. Burial at Hasungs Riverside Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hasungs Memorial contribuuons may be made to Hastings First Presbyterian Church. D. Paul Cisler BettyJane Sackrider MIDDLEVILLE - D. Paul Cisler, 66, of Middleville passed away Tuesday. January 18. 1994 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Cisler was bom on November 28. 1927 in Middleville the son of Daniel and Mildred (Ten Eyck) Cisler. He was raised in Middlevil­ le and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1946. He attended Michigan State University and served as a United States Marine for four years. He was married to Celia Mlynarchek on June 26, 1953 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church They raised three children in Middleville, where they lived during their life together Mr. Cisler was an avid sportsman and gard­ ner, with a special fondness for Gun Lake and Barry County area. He was a member and Past President of the V illagc Council of Middleville. He was a Char­ ter Member of the Middleville Lions 71ub and he belonged to other various civic groups. He spent most of his career life as a car salesman at Verlinde Chevrolet in Middleville. Mr. Cisler was a loving an caring husband, father, grandfather, friend, and neighbor. He was loved and will be missed by his family. Surviving are his wife, Celia Q Cisler, two sons. Mart (Jody) Cisler of Kentwood, Doug (Mary) Cisler of Middleville, one daughter, Sandra (James) Gray of Kentwood, four grand­ children, D. Patrick Cisler, Ashley and Anna Cisler, Michael Gray, one sister Mary (Ray) Rider of Hastings. Brothers-in-law and Sistersin-law, Joseph and Ann Mlynarchek, Mary Cigler, Ed Mlynarchek, Dorothy Tolan all of Wayland, Ann Hastidt of Fort Myen, Florida. Agnes and Wayne Hawthorne of Hastings, Frances Mlynarchek, Frank Mlynarchek both of Grand Rapids, Helen and Bill Napper of Dutton, Sister Diane Mlynarchek of Grand Rapids, many nieces and nephews. Mass of Christian burial was held Thursday, January 20, 1994 at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Church in Gun Lake with Father James Vinh Le as Celebrant. Interment Church Cemetery Scripture service was held Wednesday. Janurary 19, 1994. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Albert Pederson MIDDLEVILLE - Albert Pederson. 102. of Middleville passed away Wednesday. January 26, 1994 at Tendercare. Services will be held Friday, January 28, 1994 at 1:30 PM at the Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. | Dale M. Callihan | GRAND RAPIDS - Dale M. Callihan. 97, of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, January 25. 1994 at Spring­ brook Manor in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Florence B. CadwaUader DELTON - Mrs. Florence B. Cadw.iiader, 83, of Delton and formerly of Hastings, passed away Monday January 24, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She was boro on September 6, 1910, the daughter of Peter and Catherine (Humphrey) Hu ver, in LaBarge, Michigan. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Sl Rose School. She married Floyd A. CadwaUader on April 20. 1929. She was employed at the former Cadwallader Brother’s Bakery in Hastings and the Inter­ national Seal and Lock Company in Hastings Mrs. CadwaUader was a member of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings and the Altar Society. She is survived by, son and wife, James and Eva CadwaUader of Battle Creek; daughter and husband, Ruth Ann and Marvin Sager of Delton; seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren; brother and wife. Lawrence and Reba Huvcr of Jasper, Alabama; sisters-in-law. Freida Huver of Florida, Virginia Huvcr and Willow Huver both of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband. Floyd on July 22,1971; also by sisters, Dorothy Ostroth and Blanche Fisher; brothers. Francis. Lloyd, Roy, Alvin and Clarence “Pat" Huvcr. Private family services were held. Burial at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Geraldine M. "Gerry" Fox HASTINGS - Geraldine M. “Gerry” Fox, 83 of 935 Lake view Drive, Hastings passed away Janu­ ary 23, 1994 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Fox was born January 16, 1911 al Lake Odessa the daughter of Allison & Gaylia (Curtis) Tolles. She was raised in the Lake Odessa and Hasungs areas and attended schools there. Graduating from Hastings High School in 1929, she went on to attend Beauty School in Traverse City. She was married to Keith H. Fox. Mrs. Fox was employed as a beautician for over 40 yean including 30 years with her husband as owners of the former Fox’s Barber and Beauty Shop in Hastings. She was a member o( the Hastings American Legion Auxiliary and The Women of the Moose. Mrs. Fox is survived by son: Jack D. Fox of Hastings, Sister Norma (Deal) Burbank of Kala­ mazoo. and sister: Margaret Snyder of Hastings. Preceding her in death were her Husband. Keith on October 8, 1974. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Janu­ ary 26. 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L Brown officiating. Burial was in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo Barry Community Hospice. DELTON - Betty Jane Sackridcr, 70, of 11391 Pleasant Lake. Delton passed away January 19, 1994 at home. Mrs. Sacknder was boro May 15. 1923 in Hickory Comers the daughter of Elias and Edith (Garrett) Trick She had lived at her present residence since 1978, she was formerly of Pennficld Mrs. Sackrider loved her home and grand­ children, cards, flower arranging, reading, decorating and trips to the Amish country in Pennsylvania. She was married to James E. Sacknder June 21. 1958 in Battle Creek. Mrs. Sackrider is survived by Husband. James, one daughter. Mrs. James (Janice) Shemberger of Battle Creek, two sons and wives: Jerry and Barb Pixley of Augusta; Scott and Lisa Sacknder of Battle Creek, one sister: Mary Zinke of Battle Creek, half brother. Robert Lester, nine grandchildren, six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews Preceding her in death were her parents, two brothers. Lawrence and Leonard Lester a sister. Helen Eddy. Funeral services were held Saturday. Janu­ ary 22, 1994 at the Williams Funeral Home. Bunal at East Hickory Comers Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to the American Lung Association or Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. Envelopes available at the funeral home. I Kathryn E. Cole| BATTLE CREEK - Mn. Kathryn E. (Tasker) Cote, 84. of Baltic Creek and formerly of Assyria Township for many years, passed away Wednes­ day, January 19.1994 at Mercy Pavilion in Battle Creek. She was bom on October 2, 1909 in Assyria Tcwnshio the daughter of Oliver Fox Tasker and Blanche Elsie (Spaulding) Tasker. She attended Pattte Creek Central High School. Mrs. Cole was a homemaker. She was a member for many yean al Briggs United Methodist Church of Lacey and ac.ivc in Women’s Society of Christian Services. During her younger yean she helped in 4-H Club, enjoyed traveling, quilting, did a lot of canning, and had personal antique collections. Mn. Cote was a member of Community Birthday Club in Assyria Township area. She married Leon A. Cole ca November 29, 1929 in Assyria Township. Mn. Cote is survived by two sons; Gerald L. Cole, of Newark, Delaware, David S. Cote, of Battle Creek; four grandchildren; six great­ grandchildren. Preceding her in death was her husband, Leon A. Ccte on August 17, 1947; three brothers, Krraeth. Merle and Bernard Tasker; sister, Marjorie Gillespie; and grandson, Gregory G. Cote in 1992. She had been a patient at Mercy Pavilion since August, 1990. Funeral services were held on Monday, Janu­ ary 24, 1994 at Bachman Hebbte Funeral Chapel with Pastor Phillip J. Friedrick of Birchwod United Me’hodist Church officiating. Burial al Union Cemetery in Maple Grove Township. Memorial donations may be made to Mercy Pavilion for resident dances or First Baptist Church of Sp.ingfield Baptist Women or Birchwood United Methodist Church. |Wanda L. Leiter| JOHNSTOWN - Mrs Wanda L Leiter (Parrish), 63, passed away January 23,1994 after an extended illness. Mrs. Wanda L. Leiter was bom in Baltic Creek, on August 30,1930 the daughter of Albert Parrish and Leona A. (Burnell) Parrish. She was a graduate of Lakeview High School in 1948. Graduate of Western Michigan University 1950 with limited certificate. Graduate of West­ ern Michigan University 1967 B.S. and post grad. Mrs. Leiter taught al Bcckly School, Lee Center, Harper Creek, and Battle Creek Public Schools. Taught at Delton Schools 25 yean where she was director of K-12 Social Studies cirr., retir­ ing in 1989. Member of Church of the Brethren, Sunday School Superintendent several years, cooked st church camp several years. Life Member of MEA and NEA. Enjoyed traveling, camping, non-elec trical music, family and friends, knitting for the Charit­ able Union. She married Kerwin Leiter in 1951 in Angola Indiana. Surviving are her husband, Kerwin Leiter, Delton; two daughters, Rosemary Hanner. Kaye Marie Campbell, both of Battle Creek; son, Andrew Leiter, of Delton; four grandchildren; brother, Albert (Buddy) Parrish, Evart. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Janu­ ary 26, 1994 al the Bachman Hebbte Funeral Chapel with pastor Ted Gandy of the Church of the Brethren officiating. Burial at Binfield Cemetery, Johnstown Township. Memorial donations may be given to the American Cancer Society or Barry Community Hospice. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caic.945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 27, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Woodland NEWS Beth Allen, daughter of Tim and Cheryl Allen, won (he seventh-grade gcograph) bee at Lakewood Junior High in Woodland A written test will decide if she is among the top students who go to a higher level bee later Last week Cheryl Allen. Woodland Township Clerk, attended the Michigan Townships Association Educational Conven­ tion at the Weston Hotel in Detroit. She was ■way from Tuesday through Friday Allen says she learned a lot that will help in her job She said there were several Barry . Ionia and Eaton County c|eks she already knew al the convention. She was able to share a room with a lady from Baltimore Township, which saved the township some money on her expenses by Catherine Lucas Joyce Wembrechi held a blood pressure clinic for the Commission on Aging al the Woodland Eagles Fnday This free blood pressure clinic is held the third Fnday of each month After the clinic ended, she and I had lunch and a short visit with Earl Engle at the Woodland Townchouse Gordon and Dee Tyler have two house guests from England this week Their daughter-in-law. Anna Tyler, who is a native of Wales and now lives in Thetford. England, with their son. Greg, brought her four-and-ahalf-mont-old daughter Abby, to visit them Anna and the baby will return to England Feb. 14 Greg Tyler is a staff sgt. munitions specialist in the U.S. Air Force and his per- Warren Alward named 4-H program assistant Toutant-Smith to be married Clark-Talbot to wed May 14 Mr and Mrs Eldred Toutant and Mr and Mrs Duane Smith of Charlonc are pleased to announce the enagemeni of their children. Amy Jo Toutant to Andrew Duane Smith Amy is a 1983 graduate of Charlotte High School, and has degrees from Central Michigan University and Michigan State University She is currently teaching at Maple Valley Public Schools Andy is a 1983 graduate of Charlotte High School and a 1988 graduate of Grand Valley State University. He is currently employed at Tillotson Environmental Occupational Con­ sulting firm in Lansing. A July 9. 1994 wedding has been set. Sally Anna Clark and Mary Ryan Talbot will be joined in mamagc on May 14. 1994. at the Caledonia United Methodist Church The bnde-elect, of Alto, is the daughter of David and Loralynne Clark, also of Alto. She is a graduate of Caledonia High School and Michigan State University, and is currently at Grand Valley State University working on her master's degree in physical therapy The groom-elect, of Grand Rapids, is the son of Frank and Gail T’Jbot of Arlington Heights. III. He is also a graduate of Michigan State and is currently working for Energy Group Management in Spring Lake. Warren Alward. a Barry County resident and 4-H member as a youth, is the new program assistant for Barry County 4-H. "My experience in 4-H as a child, that is what helped me to make a choice to go into natural resource management." says Alward. "We worked in land management in our 4-H club " Having worked with Michigan's Department of Natural Resources for 25 years in the fisheries division, be also worked In regulatory programs for tbe Land Resource Division, working with Great Lakes wetlands. His work with the DNR has taken Mm from Ann Arbor to Ml Clemens. Pontiac. Atlanta and Plainwell. A graduate of Michigan Stale University. Alward also has attended tbe University of Michigan to study natural resource management. Alward grew up on a dairy farm near Hudsonville and has lived in Barry County for tbe past 12 yean. He and Ms wife. Elaine, live south of Hastings. He works part time as a bee keeper and is active in the pollination of blue berries and cucumbers, mostly through the agricultural service in Allegan County. Said Alward. "I feel real comfortable with this job (in tbe 4-H program). I like tbe educational pan of the extension program." Tbe 4-H assistant’s post is a United Way funded position, now in its second year. Gravel mining request denied in Thornapple Twp. by Margaret Fowler Grinage-Meyerink to wed in August Terri S. Grinage and Gordon H. Meyerink will unite tn marriage on August 20. 1994 The couple’s parents arc Tom and Kay Grinagc and Doug and Maralinc Meyerink. also of Caledonia Both the bride to-be. ol Caledonia and tbc future groom of Byron Center, arc graduates of Caledonia High School Guemsey-Corkwell to wed Saturday Glen and Mary Guernsey of Hastings are proud to anixHirxc tbc marriage of their first bom. Glen Guernsey Jr lo Lisa Corkwell, daughter of Larry and Susan Corkwell of Nashville on the 29th of January. 1994. (God’s blessings on their lives together forever and ever I Hughes-Newsome engagement told Mr and Mrs Leonard L Hughes Sr. of Nashville proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Heather A Hughes to Michael S. Newsome, son of Mr and Mrs Martin H. Newsome of Delton Heather and Michael plan to be married June 18. 1994 in the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church The reception to follow after the wedding at the Moo*r Lodge Rec ica non Area. Violet Jordan celebrates 80th Violet Jordan of Eagle Point. Lake Odes a. will observe her 80th birthday on Feb 2. 1994 An open house w ill be held in her honor on Sunday. Feb 6. at the Zion Lutheran Church on Vclte Road. Woodland. from 2-5 p.m. All friends and family are invited to join in the celebration' Your presence would be :he most treasured gift Staff Wmer The Thomapple Township Planning and Zoning Commission voted last week to deny a rezoning request that could lead to a mineral extraction operation Commission members held a public hearing last Monday before determining if they would recommend that a 13.7-acre parcel of land on Irving Road be rezoned The current zoning of'Rural Residential does not allow for mining as a special use Dennis Wilson, owner of the property, ask­ ed that the parcel be rezoned Agricultural Residential, which allows mining with a special use permit. About 25 people attended the hearing, most of them expressing opposition. Concerns were much the same as those ex­ pressed about Wilson’s request last spring They included vision problems on the road­ way; increased traffic noise; lack of safety for the children in the area, negative impact on area roads, bridges and water systems; the amount of lime necessary for reclamation; decreased property values, and close proximi­ ty of the operation to some area homes Those who spoke in favor of the rezoning, including a resident from elsewhere in the township who lived near a mining operation who said he was not bothered by the noise. The amount of gravel projected for mining on this small portion of the total proposed operation would be about 20 percent of the total (250,000 cubic yards). After considerable discussion, the commis­ sion closed the public hearing and a motion was made to deny the rezoning request 11 passed by a 5 to 4 vote. That recommendation will be sent to the Township Board for the final decision, pro­ bably at board's next regular meeting on Monday. Feb 14 Even if the Township Board also decides to deny rezoning. Wilson may have another chance to mine in that section of Ms property besides the 36 acres he wants to mine on his property in an area already zoned as A-R. The Planning Commission has been work­ ing up a draft of a new mineral extraction c rdmance for the township. In the draft now before the commission, mining would be permitted by special use in the R-R zones as well. Tbe commission will bold a work session to further discuss the draft of the new ordinance. That meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. this Thursday. Jan. 27. at the townsMp hall. It will be an open meeting. Though Wilson's application was submitted under the current mining ordinance, he could reque-" that it be held and reconsidered under the new regulations, according to Thomapple Township Supervisor Don Boy sen Meanwhile, all parties involved will be keeping a close eye on the situation since lawyers representing Wilson, Thomapple Township and concerned citizens have been at the meetings and are aware of what is going on NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner The Hastings Banner welcomes and the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: 'Letters ot the Editor", Hastings Banner, P.,0. Box B, Hastings, MI.49058 1987 Ford y _ conversion von jj Contact Jane at... 945-9535 HASTINGS CITY BANK HASTINGS WELCOMES... JBC Home Improvement Four generations gather Emily Mix to celebrate her 80th Emily Mix of Hastings will iclcbratc her 80th birthday on Wednesday. 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Tear-offs & Repairs 948-3719 manent post is in England, but he is now on temporary assignment at Operation Provide Comfort m Turkey This operation gives as mucn assistance as possible to the Kurds •cross the border tn Iraq Sgt Tyler will be back a England soon after his wife and baby arrive home Dec said the family is greatly enjoying meeting Anna and having their granddaughter with them for this time A surprise party was held at Thomapple Manor Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 90th birthday of Edgar Reiser Ed and Carol and all dieir children and grandchildren took ice cream and cake A card shower was held at Zion Lutheran Church that morning, and Bill and Margaret Brodbeck, Richard and Mildred Brodbeck and Vem and Phyllis Baitinger look all the cards from church and attended the party Carol Reiser said there were 22 people at the celebration The Lakewood Area Ministerial Associa­ tion is planning the annual combined Lenten senes. It has been decided the Feb. 20 service will be al Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 The Feb 27 service will be at Woodland United Methodist Church tn the village of Woodland The March 6 service will be at St Edwards Catholic Church on Jordan Lake Street (M-50); the March 13 al the Christian Reformed Church and the March 20 service will be at the First Con­ gregational Church. These last three churches are all in the village of Lake Odessa. The March 27 service will be at Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish in Coats Grove Each of these six Sunday evening services will be at 7 p.m. Refreshments and fellowship will follow every service The annual combined Good Friday service traditionally is held at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa at I p.m., and most of the village businesses close for it. Most of the churches will hold their own Easter Sunrise services, some with breakfast, and all with traditional Easter morning ser­ vices at the regular time. Lakewood and Central United Methodist churches will combine their sunrise services and breakfast at Lakewood this year at 7 a.m. Programs and speakers for these services will be announced as son as they are finalized. Most of the people in the Woodland area stayed close to home on the very cold days early last week School was closed and most social affairs were cancelled. A lot of us just sort of hibernated for a few days until it wanned up late in the week. Thermometers got as low as 16 degrees below zero and wind was severe enough to dnve the wind chill figures much lower than that Frozen pipe' and blown furnace fuses were problems common to many families. Elaine Benner donated two more hardback books to the library, both mysteries They are “Murder in Mellingham " by Susan Oleksiw and “Boneyards'* by Robert Campbell. Because of the cold weather and people slay­ ing home, and therefore reading more dun usual, the library has been the one place peo­ ple have been visiting. Lots of books are now out. including these two new ones which were taken soon after Elaine left them. 1 heard from a friend in Taft. Calif., Sunday evening She said the recent earthquake on the other side of the Coast Range of mountains shook things up a bit. but there was no st rue rural damage and no one was hurl in Kern County Only the heavier aftershocks were being felt up in the San Joaquin Valley , but she has noticed a few She called me because she had heard about our unusually cold weather and was worried about my safety here $1 Q99 17 Thee Place for Tanning and Nails 9790 Cherry Valley Rd. (M-37) • 891-4040 (Behind Faro'a Ptua tn Caledonia) OPEN: Monday-Friday 8 to 8. Op«n aM6 am Saturday • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held Jan. 25. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ATTENTION: DIVORCED PARENTS 256. Hearings to focus on Friend of the Court LANSING — A senes of suiewide hearings on Friend of the Court begins The Michigan Senate Sub-Committee on the Fnend of the Court will hold eight meetings between Jan 15 and March 12. according lo Sen Bob Geeke (R-Northvilk), chairman The hearings are for testimony from both employees of Fnend of the Court offices and from those who use the services The sub-committee includes senaion Geeke. Jack Welborn. R-Kalanuzao. and Chns Dtngell. D-Trentoo All hearings will be from 1-6 p m ■ Feb 5 - State of Michigan Library. Laming ■ Feb. 12 — Eberhard Center. Grand Valley Stale University. Grand Rapids ■ Feb 19 — T.L Handy Intermediate School. Bay City ■ Feb 26 — Hobday Inn. Alpena ■ Mar 5 — Traverse City For more infonnatxn call the «A<ocnnunct at 517-373-1707 Dan GIHon» - 367-4824 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 27. 1994 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL January 10. 1994 Common Council met in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chamber* Hatting*. Michigan on Monday. January 10. 1994 at 7:X p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray pretiding 1. Present at roll call were member*. Ketchum. Jasperse. May. White. Bloom Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. 2. Pledge to flog. 2a. Mayor Gray welcomed the Hasting* JC * and other* present to the meeting. She stated that a lot of change* hove token in 1993. A charter revision was approved changing from o Mayor-Council form »o a Manager Council Visible changes hove also token place such a* the Downtown Streetscape new County Court* t Laws and much construction. 1994 i* uncertain because of the tow proposal but the City will gn forward with on ag­ gressive attitude a* In the past. 3. Moved by Brower supported by Hawk in* that Roberts Rules be adopted. Yeos All. Noy* One. (Jasper**) Absent None. Carried. 4. Moved by White, supported by Howkin* that the minute* of December 27, 1994 be approved o» read ord signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent None. Carried. 5. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that the Budding Inspector* report for December 1993 and Rental Inspection* for the 1993 year be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent None. Carried. 6. Invoices read General Alum * Chemical Co.................... $2,094.53 Lansing Mercy Ambulance............................ 2.862 25 Morson Soft........................................................ 6 683 30 Ericsson.......................... ....................... 5.064.28. Moved by Moy. supported by White that tbe above invoices be approved as read Yeos: Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bloom. White. May. Jaspers*. Ketchum Absent Non* Carried 7 Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the following correspondence be received and placed on file —Mui Ki pa I Fax Alert dated 1-5-94 —Planning Commission minutes ' -3-94 — Letter from Corrodino Group DOT long rang* plan —Invitation to DARE graduation —Minute* of Library Board 12-6-93 —Minute* of City/Borry County Airport Commis­ sion 11-10-93 Year: All. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that Fire Chief Caris be allowed to attend the Winter Training Conference in Bay City. February 69. with necessary expense*. Yeos: All. Absent Non* Carried 9. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Mrty thal the Planning Commission * request to appropriate $11 000 for update of the Zoning Ordinance refer­ red to the Budget Committee Yeos: All. Absent None. Carried. 10. Mayor Gray encouraged City Official* to at­ tend the DARE graduation on January 19. at 12 30 at the Control Auditorium, a* stated in the invita­ tion from Sgt. Cross. DARE Officer. 11. Election of Mayor Pro-Tom. Councilman Jasperse stated that ho has boon Mayor Pro-Tom lor many years and the lost two or throe years has loft it wo* time to step down and lot someone else have the job Moved by Jasperse supported by AAoy that Frank Campbell be appointed a* Mayor Pro-Tom. Yeas: All. Absent None Carried. 12 Moved by White, supported by Brower that the following Standing Committees be approved: Public Safety ond Parking - HAWKINS While. Bloom. Ketchum City Property — BL EAM Brower. Hawkins. Ketchum. City Planning and Ordinance — JASPERSE Water Supply 8 Sewage — MAY. Jasperse. x------ ■— ii .— uompoeu. Drawer Finance * Personnel — WHITE. Jasperse. Camp­ bell. Hawkins. Porks. Rocroat.on I insurance — KETCHUM Whit*. Bloom, AAoy. Fir* & Lighting — BROWER. Campbell. AAoy, Ketchum. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 13. AAoved by White, supported by AAoy that oil appointed positions and salaries be confirmed a* follow Director of Public Service*. Jeff Monsheld $45 000 Chief of Police. Jerry Sarver. $42 250, City Assessor. Judy Myer*. $30 450 Fire Chief. Roger Cant. $41,000. Legal Hrm. Siegel. Hudson. Gee < Fisher. $9,880; Fire Marshall. Roger Caris; Director of Civil Defense. Jerry Sarver; Health Officer. Dr. Edwin Larkin Yeos: Ketchum. Jasperse. AAoy. White. Bleom. Bro-ver, Campbell. Hawkins. Absent: None. Corned 14. Moved by Hawkins, supported by B’ower that Robert AAoy bo appointed to the Joint Airport Board for o 2 year term expiring 1-1-96. os the council representative. Yeos: All. Absent. None. Carried. 15. Moved by AAoy. supported by Bro-ver that th* following appointment be mod* to th* Planning Commission: 3 year term expiring 1-1-97. Rondoulph Teagarden; 3 yeor term expiring 1-1-97. Jim Wisweli; I yeor term expiring 1-1-95, Dav* Jaspers*. Council AAember: 1 yeor term expiring 1-1 95. Jeff Mansfield. ClSy Administrative Official Yoos: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. 16. AAoved by Campbell, supported by AAoy that the following appointments be mode to the Zoning Board of Appeals 3 year term expiring 1-1-97. Douglas Vickery; 3 yeor term expiring 1-1-97. Fred Morkl*. Yeas: All. Absent; None. Carried. 17. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that Maureen Ketchum be appointed to a one year term on the Library Board us liaison with term ex­ piring 1-1-95. Yoos. All. Absent None. Carried. 18. AAoved by Brower, supported by Campbell that the following appointment* be mode to th* Downtown Development Authority (DDA): 4 year term expiring 1-1-98. AAork F*lpou*ch; 4 year term expiring 1-1-98. lorry Komttodt. Yeo* All. Ab lent: Non*. Carried. 19. AAoved by Campbell, supported by AAoy that the following bonks be designated a* depositories for the City Clerk ond Treasurer Hostings City Bank. National Bonk of Hostings Hostings Saving* and loon Great Lake* Bancorp Co-America Old Kent Bonk ond Trust — Grand Rapid* Yeas All Abstained Jaspers* Absent: None Corned 20. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by White that th* revolution stipulating signature* required for checking account* at th* National Bank of Hastings bo adopted Y*as All Absent Non* Carried 21. AAoved by Hawkins supported by Jasperse that th* proposed ambulance contract from Lans­ ing Mercy be referred to the City Attorn«y for review and referred to the Public Safety and Park­ ing Com ml tt**. Yea* All. Absent None. Carried 22 AAoved by AAoy. supported by White that the matter concerning the request from Leonard Irwin and Peter Pentingo to purchase roilrood right of way West of rhe City ond East of Airport Rood be tabled to January 24. for the Airport Board to review, and to come bock al the next meeting, and that the City Property Chairman meet with the Air­ port Bood Yeos: All Absent None Carried 23 AAoved by Bleom supported by Hawkins that the City Attorney be authorised to negotiate a sole at approximately $1,100 p*r ocre to Gerald ond Joyce Skedgell at the City’s cost plus attorney lees lor subsurface right* of roilrood property on H*ath Rood near Tanner lake Yeas: Hawkins. Campbell Brower Whit*. AAoy. Jaspers* Abstained: Bleom Nay* Ketchum. Corned 24. Councilman Bloom stated that the Police Department relocation figures to remodel the old Waler Plant building ond odd on to fit their needs would run $250-$300 000 and the City could build a new on* for that. AAoved by Bleom supported by Brow*r that th* matter concerning the relocation of th* Police Department from th* basement of th* present city "toll b* referred to the Finance Com­ mittee for further investigation ond comment. Yeo*: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. 25. AAoved by AAoy. supported by Hawkins that the Property Committee look into the marketabili­ ty of the present City Holl sit* ond home owned to the West and investigate all aspect* of o cost effi­ cient building vs. adding the Police Department ond City Hall onto the Fir* Department location or other multi site*. Bleom stated that on appraisal may be needed to get an cost on the present sit* Yeos All. Absent: None. Carried 26. AAoved by AAoy. suppo.ted by Hawkins that the agreement for Wastewater service between the City of Hostings ond Hostings Sanitary Service Landfill. Inc. be referred to th* Director of Public Services for review of a proper agreement and to the Oty Attorney for legal review ond be returned to council. Yeos: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. 17. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Ketchum that th* old Water Plant be torn down so the new plant can be seen and the area seeded. Yea* Campbell. Noys: Ketchum. Jaspers*. Moy, Whit*. Bleom. Brower. Hawkins. DENIED. AAoy ond Hawkins felt bid* should be token first. Jaspers* felt th* city should wait until fall to tear it down until th* recommendation com** bock from th* Property Committee on relocation of Police. 28. AAoved by Whit*, supported by Hawkins that Chief Sarver be appointed to the E911 Board from January 1. to Jun* X 1994 while Whit* ond Mayor Gray investigate further. Yeos: All. Absent: None Carried 29. AAoved by White, supported by Hawkins that the maintenance agreement with C 1 R Appliance be renewed for 1994 for $424.25 per week upon proof of insurance. This is a 4% increase with no benefits. Yeos: Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleom, White, Moy Jaspers*. Ketchum Absent Non*. Carried. X. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Housing Inspectors budget be amended to odd $500 to 1101 -809-818 Contractual Service* to come from Contingency. Yeas Ketchum. Jaspers*. May White. Bleom. Brower Campbell. Hawkins. Ab­ sent. None. Carried 31. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the November revenue ond budget status report* and December budget report be received ond plac­ ed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Non*. Carried. 32. AAoved by Whit*, supported AAoy that th* City Attorney draft a resolution so th* City is in com­ pliance with Act fl 67 & 168 which become law 9/16/93 requiring local government* to conduct sealed competitive bids for any contract of $20,000 or mor* to qualify for Stat* Revenue Shoring payments. Yeos: Ail. Absent: Non*. Carried. 33. AAoved by Brower, supported by Whit* that th* AAayor and City Clerk be ol honied to sign an authorization for change in standard street light contract for the removal ond installation of light* on Stat* St.. Church ond Michigan Avenue in con­ junction with th* DDA Streetscope. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent Non* Carried 34. AAoved by Whit* supported by Jaspers* that the request from Chief Sarver for reimbursement of tuition for o dos* in management ond organiza­ tional development be referred to the Finance Committee. Yeas All. Absent: None. Carried. 35. Proclamation for Joyce* Week January 1622 in Hostings read 36. Proclamation for Martha Griffith* celebra­ tion her 30th anniversary of her eloquent speech in Congress read. 37. AAoved by Jaspers*, supported by Hawkins that th* December 93 Incubator report be received and filed. Yeos: All. Absent: None Carried. 38 Director of Public Service reported that th* new water plant is on Im* ond functioning proper fy. There are adjusting ond refining the control system to fine tune the operation. DDA Streetscape Project: The electrical contractor is in­ stalling th* 28 ft. street light* and anticipate hav­ ing them erected and operational by the end of the week. Final work ond completion for all three con­ tractor* will wait until spring ond warmer weather. Tyden Pork Renovation: Th* designer has begun design of the project ond is scheduled to be complete ond ready for review by early February and will be submitted to the DNR in late February for bidding ond contract letting. Construction is scheduled to begin later this spring. DPS personnel removed Christmas decoration*, are continuing to remove dead or diseased trees, spent th* mcior’ty of time removing snow. They will continue trimm­ ing ond removing tree* and a contractor is scheduled to com* in mid-week to begin large tree removal. They are doing maintenance on pork equipment ond have begun work on the skating rink at Fish Hatchery Pork and if weather holds th* rink should be ready by the end of th* week 39. Fire Chief Cori* reported that former Fire Chief Edward Tudor passed away and the funeral is Wednesday at 1:00 p.m. 40. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Whit* to adjourn at 8 35 p.m. Read ond approved Mary Lou Gray. AAayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (1 /27) Ann Landers No cordless privacy Loan loses friend and money Dear Ann Landers: Some time ago. I loan­ ed S1.000 to a couple 1 considered to be my closest friends Their money was tied up in a court dispute with a business partner, and the) needed financial assistance for living expenses I didn’t have much excess cash sitting around, but I offered them my income tax re­ fund because I knew they were desperate They promised to pay me back within 90 days. The due date came and went. They did not send the monc> . and I didn't hear a word from them. When I asked that they repay the loan soon. thc> assured me that the money would be in my hands within two weeks. The two Wecks came -- no mono) was sent, and no ex­ planation was given. When I phoned to say I really needed that $1,000. 1 was informed rather brusquely that they would give me the money when they could. it’s been six months since 1 first told them I needed that money I have written twice to let tham know that 1 understand things are tight and that they arc probably embarrassed • ask­ ed if wc could work out some sort of repay­ ment schedule So far. they haven’t replied I’ve called and left messages on their answer­ ing machine, but there has been no response. Short of legal action. I don’t know what else to do to get my money back and still retain our friendship Needless to say. I’m deeply disap­ pointed that my good friends would treat me this way. Can you offer any suggestions’’ - New Jersey Dear New Jersey: The following rhyme says it better than I could: I had some money And a friend. ! loaned my money To my friend. I lost my money And my friend This is not to say one must NEVER lend money to a friend, but sad to say. more often than not. it sours the relationship. Kids unattended Dear Ann Landers: Last week. I went to a drugstore to make some purchases. When I came out. a gray car was parked a little too close to my driver's side door, causing me lo take a good look at the car To my horror, there in the front seal was a little girl who couldn’t have been more than 2 years old In the back scat was an even younger child in a car seat. The car was not locked. The keys were in the ignition, and the motor was running. I wailed ouside my car to speak to the parents of those precious little girls. It was several minutes before the young mother came out. I said. "Anybody could have jumped in your car and stolen your children.'' She gave me an icy stare and drove off. 1 regret that I didn’t get in her car and drive to the police station. But perhaps it's best that I didn’t. I might have been arrested for kid­ napping. Please. Ann. print this letter Perhaps that mother will see my letter and learn something Dear Michigan: Here it is. I hope the woman secs your letter. For certain, millions of others w ill, and it should make them think. Thanks for writing Gem of the Day: The dictionary is the only place where success comes before work. Help the disabled Dear Ann 1-anders: Something happened while 1 was at the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh that will have a lifelong effect on my MARRIAGE LICENSES: Harry James Palmer II. Nashville and Sherry Beth Crummel. Dennis Allen Acree. Arlington, Texas and Christy Lynn Ellis. Bellevue Jason Lee Sixberry. Hastings and Angelia Maria Pratt. Hastings Eric George Kloth, Delton and Mandy Lynn Stevens. Delton. Joseph Eric Caudill. Nashville and Malinda Sue Cousins. Nashville Ray Darrel Tolan. Middleville and Barbara Anne Root. Grandville Jeffrey Dean French. Hastings and Sue Ann Scott. Hastings Be As Dry As The Desert With... B-DRY SYSTEM When you need to say Basement Waterproofing! "Welcome", to a new neighbor, . One of the OLDEST Waterproofing Companies in the U.S.A. . The BEST Warranty . The ONLY Permanent Soludon family member, give the gift of or "Congratulations" to a Since 1958! 9126 East DE Avenue Richland Ml 49083 1-800-237-2379 or (616) 629-5252 the world's best), and he agreed that many disabled people do indeed resent it when so­ meone tries to help” them Dr Betts added, however, that he does not like to sec well meaning people attacked when they attempt to do a kindness and that it is OK to offer assistance even though it might not be ac cepted graciously As for me. I appreciated Dr Betts response, because I shall continue to lend a hand to help a disabled person and take the risk of being rebuffed LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 daughter and me I hope a very special lady will see this in your column and know my gratitude As my 12-year-old daughter and 1 sat waning for my husband to return from a ride he was enjoying it began to rain A young family was nearhy. and lhe mother offered me an umbrella. 1 thanked her and said I'd be OK without it. When the rainfall became heavier, the woman walked over to my wheelchair, hand cd me an opened umbrella and said. "Please keep this." She then hurried away with her family. When I recovered from my astonishment. 1 realized I had to find some way to let her know how much her kindness meant to me You see. Ann. that woman could not have known how she turned a very difficult day in­ to a lovely one. I have multiple sclerosis, and it was lhe first time I had appeared in public in a wheelchair, it was. in a way. an admission thal my legs w*re defeated It was an emotional day for me. and she turned those emotions into joy. 1 pray that 1 can live my life in^s loving a way as she does and repay thal kindness with one of my own when the opportunity presents itself I hope she reads this and recognizes herself Carol in Burlington, N.C. Dear Carol: I. too. thought giving you the umbrella was a loving gesture, but to my sur­ prise. two women on my staff did not agree They felt that some disabled people might find lhe offer demeaning. Wc phoned Dr Henry Betts, who is the medical director and chief executive officer of the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (one of Dear Ann Landers: 1 wonder how many of your readers realize that a cordless telephone is simply a two-way radio between the handset and the base That means w hen people use a cordless phone or a cellular phone, their con­ versations can be picked up by scanners and other short-wave receivers over a wide area Furthermore, the person at the other end of the line can also be heard, no matter what kind of phone he or she is using I learned this firsthand while testing a scan­ ner I was repairing for a fnend 1 also learned that the range of a cordless phone is at least a half mile The range depends largely on how many obstructions, such as buildings, lie bet­ ween the phone and the scanner The lesson for your readers is as follows Do not say anything when using a cordless phone thal you don’t want overheard. And. of course, never give your credit card number assuming that your conversation is strictly private It may not be. — A Fellow Iowan Dear Fellow Iowan: Thanks for the tip Ac­ cording to Mary Beth Johnson at Amentech Cellular Services, you are partly correct Most scanners can pick up only one side of the conversation if you are using a cordless or cellular phone, regardless of what kind of phone the other person is using Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? ' 'Nuggets and Doozies ’' is the answer Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or mones order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann landers. P O Bot 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Red Cross schedules health and safety classes The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have two health and safety classes next month On Saturday. Feb. 12, the Red Cross will conduct a standard first aid and adult CPR course. It will begin at 8:30 a.m. Upon completion of this course participants will be able to: • Identify ways to prevent injury and/or illness. • Recognize when an emergency has occur. *d • Follow three emergency action steps in any emergency. • Provide basic care for injury and/or il­ lness until the victim can receive professional medical help A community CPR class wi.” be held Satur­ day. Feb. 19. This includes infant, child and adult CPR as well as the Heimlich maneuver. This course will prepare participants to: • Recognize when someone needs CPR. • Give CPR to someorc whose heart as stopped • Use the emergency medical services (EMS) system. • Recluoc the risk of dying from a heart attack. • Recognize the signals of a heart attack and give first aid to reduce the chance that the victim’s heart will stop • Reduce the risk of injury io children and infants For more information call the office at 945-3122. It there is no one there, leave name and phone number. Someone will return the call. Cost for these classes is $24 per class, per person. Class size is limited and advanced registration is required The Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross is a member agency of the Barry County United Way. February will be busy for Red Cross There will be three blood drives in Barry County in February "The needs continue to increase." said Barry County Red Cross Director Karen Despres. "About a month ago. I reported that our 34-county region was more than 4.000 pints down in collections from lhe same point in time as last year. As of Jan. 5. 1994. the region is down 5.000 pints of blood. "You may have seen some of lhe adds on TV. pointing out the shortage nationally, especially type O blood. The injuries in California from the earthquake have cause the shortages to increase, if you are one of those people who have been thinking about donating blood, but just haven't gotten around to it. please do so now. ft has never been more bad­ ly needed " The blood drives scheduled for next month will be: • Friday. Feb. 4. Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St., Nashville (next to Carl’s Market), from I to 7 p.m Goal is 60 pints • Friday. Feb 18. Leason-Sharpc Hall (First Presbyterian Church), from I io 7 p.m. Goal is 100 pints. • Monday, Feb. 28. Gun Lake Community Church. 12200 Chief Noonday Road. Yankee Springs. "Those of you who gave blood in Mid­ dleville on Jan 3 can donate at this drive." Despres said. "All of the blood drives in Mid­ dleville and Gun Lake will now be scheduled 56 days apart, so that all of you can donate at both locations, if you want to." Lake Odessa News Friends of the Library are omitting their February meeting. Lakewood Christian School will have its next public meal on Friday. Feb. 4 at Fellowship Hall on Fourth Avenue, starting at 4:30 p.m. Last week’s chief topic of conversation was the weather. Neighbors shared low temperature readings with anyone who would listen Farmers were busy thawing water tanks and pipes to accommodate their cattle One local resident had to chop ice from his pond so the swans could get water. A coming event for two weeks from now is the meeting of the Women's Fellow ship of the First Congregational Church Wednesday. Feb. 9. John W’aitc will be the speaker with his topic “Women in History of Lake Odessa. ” The fellowship's theme for 1994 is the Year of the Woman. Marcia Raffler and Laurel Garlinger will be the hostesses That same week, the local Historical Socie­ ty will meet on Thursday. Feb. 11 Funeral services were siated for Monday past for Elizabeth Desgrangcs. 77. of Eaton Rapids who died on Jan 21 She was the wife of Willard, who has several brothers and sisters in the Lake Odessa area They had been married 20 years. She was previously widowed by the death of her first husband. Winfield Shepa^dson. She had also lost to death a son and one daughter. She was surviv­ ed by two daughter. Sandra Lund and Carol Brown, grandchildren and great­ grandchildren. and her husband Sky watchers may want to mark their new 1994 calendars for a solar eclipse May 10 The line for best viewing will be through Mason, baton Rapids. Olivet. Battle Creex 2nd Kalamazoo. Then on May 24 there will be a partial eclipse of lhe moon The Central Michigan Family Ag Day went off as scheduled Saturday, with the parking Iocs of Lakewood High School filled to overflowing as people converged for the day of classes, exhibits, hearty breakfast and an entertaining afternoon speaker. Speakers came from MSU and the Barry. Hillsdale. Eaton. Livingston and loma/Montcalm Coun­ ty Extension offices to provide a wide range of classes. The Jazz Band entertained in the cafeteria during midday. The class on "Electrifying Experiments for Kids" drew a full house in one of the science labs. The class on “How to Get Rid of Things You Can't Throw Away" really wasn’t a lesson in how to relieve clutter in your house. Instead rt dealt with paints, polishes, cleaners and sprays that should not be placed in one’s household trash collection The Eaton County economist provided her large audience with alternative products that produce nearly the same results as the purchased chemical pro­ ducts. but which may require some "elbow grease" m addition. With more moderate weather on the weekend, most residents were glad for a chance to get out of their homes, buy some groceries and do errands, which had ac­ cumulated during the week, when they saw temperatures plunge to 20 below On Monday, women from several local churches attended an afternoon seminar pro­ vided by leadership ot Lansing District UMW. at lhe Dowling Country Chapel �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 27. 1994 — Page 9 and forks with Leu and Lora stayed with me last night. Nettie. Opal and Rankin came here this afternoon She did not take off her things She went uptown to get some things for the children Their woolen clothes and stockings I took Opal and went up too after while Alice Wilcox and Etta Dunkley here I gave Etta my photo Tonight Frances sent me some pudding and milk in a tin pail Mrs Carpenter and I and Iva went to see Mrs Wilcox and family tonight a little while. I took my two books down to have them see. that 1 got of Mrs Judkins. I paid John Cairns tonight 5 cents for some chocolates that I got of him today They are having a celebration tonight to Otsego, we heard four or five canons tonight somewhere Will Havins gave me my coal receipt tonight Thursday, Nov. 12 It is pleasant but cold Frances and George came and wanted me to go to Kalamazoo Willie look us to Milo to the train. Then he went back home’. If cost us 80 cents a piece to go to Kalamazoo and back. I went and paid one dollar for my Telegraph for 1897 and got 4 towels 15 cents a piece 60 cents. 3 pair of side combs 30 cents. A doll for Opal 89 cents. 3 lanterns 5 cents a piece all 15 cents. 2 whistles 10 cents, 3 candles 3 cents. 4 Turkish towels 60 cents. 3 other towels 30 cents. 7 linen handkerchiefs 8 cents and 1 got a diary I dollar and I got 50 cents worth of English walnuts 25 cents a pound and a two foot square and a hatchet 80 cents and a bottle of Foley’s cough cure 25 cents and a bottle of Thomas Electric oil 50 cents. $9.98 in al). George got his pension check and got it cash­ ed. He got him a suit of clothes and underwear and a piece of factory and a black dress for Frances and a fur cape a big one $12 and some other things. Ann Jones. Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Cahill all here while 1 was gone. I traded to the New York Bazaar Department store. South Burdick St. We got our dinner at the restaurant We saw Mrs. Shed. She cooks there. We ate in the basement by the fire department. I saw Will Garic in the Art store. Homer Gaskill and Mattie Slawson is married. ( FROM TIME TO TIME... The Diary of Hannah Falk (Part XXI) by Joyce Weinbrecht Sunday, Nov. 1, 1896 It is a beautiful day today. Birdie and Frances were here for a little while. I finished my letter to Martha Silcox today. Then read a little. The boys tore around quite a little last night, their Halloween. They made a man and stuffed it and was a going to hang it on the Democrat Pole and call it Bryant but Mr. Hig­ gins would not let them do so. Willie Merlau came here just as we was a going to eat supper so he ate with us. Then in a little while Birdie came. Then Willie went over to the chapel to the union. Then Birdie, Iva and I went over there to the Baptist Union. It was splendid. Lucy DeWolf Walers read a splendid piece and Willie Temple. Hally Rose. Mr. Pixley all sang a dozen pieces. It was real nice. Willie and Birdie came over here after meeting. Willie went home and Birdie stayed here all night with me. Monday, Nov. 2 It is a real nice summer day. Birdie here all day. She stayed here last night. We went to John Cairns’ store. I took Mrs. Silcox' letter to the office and got a wool facinator 35 cents and went to Nelson's store and went lo Blackman’s store. I got a bottle of ammonia 10 cents and a toothbrush 10 cents. Then we went to the cemetery. Miss Laura Mc­ Callister. her and a Mrs. Hall. Ona Storms is a failing all the time. Leta and Lora here and Clara Cramer here. She brought me some flower seeds and I gave some to her. Birdie and I went to see Mr. Bryant stuffed with straw a laying back of Dr. Sacket's office. Leta. Lora. Iva and Nina. Cora and Clara Cramer and Sarah Harthom and Birdie Merlau. We all went to see him. He looked like a dead man. I went and got my Christian Herald and went in to see Mort and Mary Jones a few minutes. Lots of folks has gone tonight to Kalamazoo to hear Julius C. Bur­ rows speaking tonight at the Academy of Music, a hard money gold bug Republican. I gave Birdie a nice plane handle today. Birdie and I went and saw tbe place to look through upstairs if any burglars gets in the store. 1 wrote a letter to Lavancha Stow and put steels in my corset tonight and read my papers. Myrtle and Alice Wilcox here. Tuesday, Nov. 3 I patched two of my flannel shirts. Today is election day Charles Armstrong came and paid me $3 for the rest of the com that he got. Willie Merlau here and stayed all night, so he could know how the election goes. Jake and Sarah Johnson here ’till after 11 o'clock. Dr. Hyde and Temple and Nelson is a tending to the telephone from Augusta about the election and the men in the hall is counting lhe votes. They have had a big bonfire all nighl and sing­ ing and dancing and they were a watching for the rockets to go up from Kalamazoo. 1 saw Phene Benson today with Mr. Wales. Willie comes down every half hour and brings the news from the telephone in the store. 1 went to the store and got 3 yards of red flannel 75 cent. Sarah. Iva and I went up town tonight to see Bryant hung to the Democrat pole. They are a having a big jubilee down town tonight. The House of Dr. George Hyde in its new location, north of the original sight. Dr. McLeay here, he gave me his photo of Alley's, and I gave him my group. 1 got a book and a letter from Mrs Judkins and one from Mary A. Bugbee. They exploded dynamite this morning twice by daylight. Wednesday, Nov. 4 It is a nasty rainy day today all day. I wrote a letter to Mrs. Wolcott and sent it to Battle Creek in care of George Caveness and put 50 cents in stamps in a book entitled Christ Our Saviour. I took it to the office, then went to see Mrs. Wilcox but nobody there. So I came back and stopped in to sec Mrs. Harthom and Sarah, then came home and went to work. 1 went to get the mail but no mail for me so. 1 came home and wrote in my diary . Orra Storms is a little easier today. McKinley has got a big majority for President. How it does rain. The road is so muddy we can’t hardly cross over. Robin Silcox started for South Dakota today for his mother. Thursday, Nov. 5 It has rained most all day and the wind blows and it hailed and snowed quite a little. Willie came here about one o’clock and stayed 'til the mail came in. We never had our dinner until half past three. 1 was most starved to death. 1 started the coal stove this afternoon. 1 was sick most all day. I patched my stockings and put them away 'til spring Then I toed off my black saxony stockings that Mrs. Judkins partly knit. Willie has gone for the mail. John Deback here tonight. The wind is still a howl­ ing. Carl Loveland in Hughes' field exploded dynamite. They fired it off three times, it made my bedroom window rattle last night for reports from election. Friday, Nov. 6 It is a beautiful day after such a day as it was yesterday and last night. Lsa and Lora came to school when Dock Hyde went to Doster Station after his sheep that his father sent to him. but sheep was not there. Dr. Hyde ship­ Minnie Otis wearing furs which were the style of the times. The furs which George Merlau purchased for Frances were probably similar. Pic­ tures loaned by Louis Barlow. ped them a good many days ago. Dock brought me a basket of snow apples and my keg that my cider was in for vinegar and while it was on the porch two hoops busied off. I went uptown and Mr. Cahill came and got the old hoops and Leo fixed two and Mr. Cahill came and drove them on and set up his stalks. Vine Nosely said that Orra fell a little easier today. Dr. Hyde got his basket and two jugs and a bottle and a sack of the children's hickory nuts and took them home with him. I saw Mr. Wales go by with Phene Benson and I guess Luu Benson. Phene's girl. Iva took off die two screens from the kitchen. I am about sick today. 1 will take two pills tonight. 1 sent Opal and Rankin some candy and gum and gave Leta and Lora some. Willie Merlau and Cecilia Diamond here tonight. I got the book tonight entitled "Christ Our Saviour” from Mrs. Judkins of Battle Creek. Price 50 cents. I got the rest of my Kalamazoo paper tonight. The big Rooster for McKinley. Mrs. Carpenter came home tonight on the stage with Will Havins. Saturday, Nov. 7 William Falk's birthday. It is real cold to­ day again. I went to Mrs. Carpenter’s and she gave me a photo of two men with a mess of fish that they caught. Then she came here and I let her have a lot of tbe apples in the bam, three half bushels and I shoveled the rest out doors. I gave her a cabbage head. Then her and I went to Mr. Higgin’s. I paid him 50 cents for my Prairieville Press for another year and got a receipt So did Mrs. Carpenter pay for it for six months 25 cents. We went to Mort Jones. They are moving some things. They will go next Monday and we went in to Mrs. Cahill and she got some butter and some butter milk and we stopped in to see Flo Loveland. Then we went and got Mrs. Carpenter's kerosene oil. Then we went lo Cairns but the mail had not come yet. Iva has gone after my mail. I started the coal stove again this morning. I feel better today. I am taking quinine today. Charles Sedewich paid me 30 cent* that he owed me for oats. Willie Merlau here for a little while tonight. Sunday. Nov. 8 It is real stormy this afternoon. The snow is two inches deep on the level. I shoveled the snow all off from the walk to the road. There has not been a person in this house today ex­ cept Iva and I. This is the first time that I recollect since 1 lived in the place for 15 years or more. There was a very few out to meeting. Old Mrs. Anson died tonight. I wrote a letter to William Collier and wrote a letter to Mary A. Bugbee, wrote a letter to Mary J. Steptoe all today and tonight. Monday, Nov. 9 It is a real cold day today. George. Frances and Willie Merlau here. George fixed my vinegar keg. He look off lhe hoop and put in a faucet. Then he put on a new hoop. Frances stayed here all day and tonight. Frances and George and 1 went to Temples store. I got 7 yards of grey cambric 42 cents. 5 yards of grey trimming 24 cents, twist thread slide and baste 50 cents. 4*6 of gre; flannel $1.68 — $3.25. Then when Frances and I went for lhe mail I got 4 dozen of eggs 60 cents to Cairns. 1 got 10 cents worth of candy for Leu. Lora. Rankin and Opal. Leu and Lora here then rode home with Morris Anson. He is to go to Dr. Hyde's to work. Frances and I went to Mrs. Cahill’s. She cut a grey flannel waist for me this afternoon. Alice Wilcox and Mrs. Wilcox was here a few minutes. Gardner Silcox' little baby boy is dead with whopping cough in South Dakota Dr. Hyde buried three hogs today, they are sick. Mrs. Anson is very sick, so Dr. Hyde told me. 1 got 25 cents worth of beef to Mr. Drummond’s. It was nice. Thursday, Nov. 10 It is a beautiful day today overhead but muddy on the road. Frances here today She stayed with me all nighl last night. Mr. Nelson here. Wanted me to sign a petition for him to have the Post Office. I did not want to have anything to do with it. Mr. Norris here and paid me $14 lacking 49 cents for corn Mrs. Cahill here to try on my grey flannel dress. Willie here. Birdie Merlau took Willie lo Milo Station. He has gone to Kalamazoo to the McKinley rally and it is a raining like fury. Birdie stopped here and Frances went home with her this afternoon Leu and Lora stayed with me tonight for it is raining like fury. I got a letter from Mrs. Judkins tonight She is pretty well about as well as common Wednesday, Nov. Il It is real cold today 1 went down to John Cains. He got me four cents worth of whiting for Nettie to clean silverware with and I gave her a part of my soft brick to scour her knives Friday, Nov. 13 It is real cold. It has snowed a lot today. There was no school. The teacher went to Hastings to attend the institute Mrs. Carpenter and Nina Brandstetter here. I went Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER and become a- well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 to Mrs. Cahill's to try on my grey dress waist. Susie and John was there a visiting. Mrs. Cahill gave me a little butter milk. I stopped in to Mrs Wilcox. She was to Jenny Holcomb s a making cider applesauce. I slop­ ped and paid Herb Brow n for I *4 yards of trimming for my waist 13 cents and I paid George Kern for a bottle of Foley’s cough syrup 25 cents and 50 cents for a bottle of Thomas Electric oil. Then I went m to see Mrs. Carpenter She was not at home so I came back Ida Brandstetter gave me my pinking iron Then Iva and 1 went in to sec Mrs. Harthom. Iva got my mail. Sarah Har­ thom and Rose Temple and Mr Pixley went down to Mrs Charlotte Russell's to hold a prayer meeting there tonight She has something growing in her stomach She lives in Otsego. Mich. George Merlau came here and paid me back 25 cents. I owe him five cents. He brought me a lot of round turnips. Lena Doyl went to Mr Crumps to stay a while and get rested out. Saturday, Nov. 14 Il has thawed most all the snow off today I cut out my pair of drawers. I had lo go to Cairns and get 2 yards more of red flannel I did not have enough. Jake Johnson here early this morning. He brought me a bushel of the black gill flower apples and a lot of flat tur­ nips and some carrots. Then Mrs. Cahill came and brought my grey dress waist I gave her a basket of sweet apples to bake Then tonight Dr. Hyde came and wanted me to go home with him. 1 could not go now Then he came again and brought me some milk Then my old Sally cme and stayed a long time tonight. I went to John Caims and he reckoned the in­ terest on Will Perigor's note. I saw Julia Kcm to Cairns' store, had a long talk with her. Sunday, Nov. 15 It is a beautiful day today. Frances. Birdie. Willie Merlau was here a little while. Frances brought me a can of sweet milk. Morris An­ son came here after me today but I could not go 'till I got my dress cut and fitted. I sent Nettie's jug and can home by the boy. Lena Doyl came back tonight lo Mr. Storms. She has been gone a few days resting. Horae* Storms and somebody just went from Albert Storm’s with a double rig, it was his wife Libbie. Iva and I. we went in to Mrs. Carpenter’s a little while. Took her 4 large turnips. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The City of Hastings, Michigan will accept bids at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. Blds will be accepted until 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 10, 1994, for furnishing the follow­ ing equipment: Two (2) 1993 Trucks Complete specifications may be obtained at the above address. Jeff Mansfield Director of Public Services IRAs 7.10% The grass may be greener on our side of the fence. If low interest rates have slowed the growth of your retirement savings, maybe it’s time to consider some alternatives. Edward D. Jones & Co. can show you a variety of IRA investments that meet your needs and may earn a higher return than your current IRA. Don't wait another day to find out. Call for a free IRA analysis. Mark Christensen North Churth SL. Hwlnf. 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All used equipment to be sold "As Is" with no warran­ ty either written or implied All bids must be sealed envelopes plainly marked as to their contents. The items for sale may be inspected at the Road Com­ mission Garage at 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastings, Michigan during the normal working hours of 6:45 A M. - 3:15 P.M . Monday Friday The Board reserves the right to reject any and all bids or to waive irregularities in the best interest of the Commission BOARD OF COUNTY ROAD COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF BARRY. MICHIGAN Robert D Russell. Chairman Norman Jack Lenz. Member Theodore McKelvey. Member �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, January 27. 1994 Middleville comes back to down Maple Valiev 67-64 Once again the Middleville varsity basketball team has taken the friendly game of basketball and turned it into a sport in which fans are required to sit on the edge of their seats, biting finger nails and shaking the daylights out of the person sitting beside them. The Trojans, for the sixth time this year, have won a game, this time over Maple Valley 67-64, by a basket or less. The Lions had been up by as many as 13 at 1:53 in tbe second quarter, but the Trojans were able to come back to within 10 al the halftime break. 36-26. Nipping away at the hometown Lions. Middleville took the entire third period and the first minute of the fourth to finally close tbe gap until all things were again even with Justin Lake making the first end of a one and one to tie the game at 53. With the Trojans making such a comeback, some of the intensity of the Lions began to slip away. But the Trojans gave the Lions another chance, as two errant passes went deep into the stands rather than lhe comer post player and in the ensuing six and a half minutes, tbe Lions and the Trojans played as if they were in for tbe state championship rather than a non-confercncc showdown. The Lions, falling behind by as many as five at 4:28 in the fourth, were able to make it a new game. 64-64. with 44 seconds on the clock. With the Trojans up by a field goal and 12 ticks on the clock. Middleville had to in­ bound the ball from the sideline after a deflection. Mike Sarver tossed the ball to passing Andy Brewer who stepped on the out-of-bounds line and the ball went back to Maple Valley. Maple Valley, after a pair of timeouts, in­ bounded the ball and Gabriel Priddy was fouled, sending him to the line. He made the first, but the referees called it no good because of movement of two players on the outside of the key. Priddy's next attempt missed the rim and TK took the ball out of bounds. Maple Valley sent Brewer to the line (for the 15th time in tbe game) where be made tbe first of two to complete the scoring in the game. Several locals place at Hastings Karate Tournament Several local competitors placed first the Mid-Michigan Open Kar. Championships hosted by the Hastir s Karate Club. Jan. 16. There were more u 240 competitors from Michigan and Or. o who took part in the competition. Placing first in the championships were: Wanda Pennington. 15/16-year-old division, intermediate sparring; Missy Hutchings, 9/10-year-old. int. sparring, Jerry Smith, 13/14-year-old. int. sparring; Matt Beachnau, 11/12-year-old, advanced spar­ ring; Tom Rosenberg, men's brown belt light weight sparring and Nancy Hammond, women's black belt sparring. Placing second were: Adam Erway. 13/14-year-old. int. sparring and forms; Ken Saxon spikers still winless The Hastings varsity volleyball team dropped to an 0-5 season record after starting Twin Valley action and losing to Marshall and Harper Creek. The Lady Saxons fell in four games to Marshall 15-4, 15-7, 7-15. 15-7 In a match Jan. 12. Against Harper Creek Jan. 19, Hastings again took its opponent to four games in losing 11-15,15-5, 15-12,15-6. "We are still fighting mental errors." said coach Wendy McCausey. "We play like a first-class team in one game and then lose Middleville' Matt Uu, No. 12. is chased by Maple Valley's Scott Heyboer. No. 14 and Middleville's Andy Brewer as he dives for the ball. Maple Valley had two seconds of possession but the 60-footer tossed up with a prayer fell short. Tbe Middleville win also came with the loss of Nathan Bundy, going down with a lower leg injury midway through the first quarter. It is unknown when he'll return. In a game versus Godwin, the 6-foot-6 Steve Converse, the top icorer from the Middleville bench, ended his season when be took a charge under the basket and broke his wrist. Leading scorer in the game was Andy Brewer with 28 points, including five three- pointers and 11 al the free throw tine. Brian Brewer chipped in with 13 points and Brad Williams had 10. Leading the way for lhe Lions was Aaron Tobias with 16. followed by Priddy with 12 and Lake with 10. Middleville upped its season record to 7­ 2. Maple Valley fell to 1-8 overall. The Trojans play at home versus Comstock Park on Friday in a conference match and Maple Valley will be host to Leslie in Southern Michigan Athletic Association action. TK spikers trounce visiting Hamilton The Middleville varsity basketball team defeated Hamilton in straight sets, Monday, 15-6,15-0. Hamilton's defense had nothing to throw against the 14 kills over tbe net from Carla Ploeg. Roeg had 19 attempts, no errors and only five of her kills were recovered by tbc Lady Hawkeyes. In the first game. Amy Missad served 14 of tbe team's points while in tbe second junior Becky Holwerda served up the first 13, including two aces. Jaime Strater led tbe team with 18 assists. Coach Cindy Middlebush said Roeg is a great volleyball player, but it is the others who set up tbe piay for her who deserve a lot of the credit as well. "Katie Berg is a tremendous passer and had a 100 percent service return rate. She also had five digs for the team." The service return rate is how well a team member is able to set the ball to the front setter on the team. If the serve returner fails to get the bail forward, she is given a minus, if the ball goes straight up, a zero is given, if the ball goes to the setter, a plus is put on the stats sheet. A dig is when a player has to go out of position to return a spike, tap or serve. According to Middlebush, it is when the Middleville's Carta Ploeg recovers from one of her patented spikes against Hamilton. girls have to sacrifice their bodies to make the return. The Lady Trojans arc 11-1 overall this season and 2-0 in lhe O-K Blue. Tbe team will play at the Delton Invitational Saturday, an invitational they won last year. probably be named all-conference. Hogoboom said) and just keeps getting better and better in every game." Howie Shattuck also scored in double figures with 11. Hogoboom also said Brad Myers has been getting better at the point position and at moving the ball around. Delton fell to 1-6 in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association and 1-8 overall. The team will be host to undefeated Paw Paw (6­ 0 in the KVA, 8-0 overall) on Friday. Banner SPORTS YMCA Mess's Basketball Standings C League Ag Boys Riverbend Union Bank. Hastings Mutual Art Mead........... W-L 5-0 .4-1 2-3 1-4 0-4 A League ISG........ Hamilton's Excavating Peters Food and Spirits Peterson.............. Bosley/Siegel/White 4-0 2-1 I -2 12 0-4 B League: Blue Clearview Prop Blair's Landscappmg Air Jonah Larry Poll Really 5-0 4-i .4-2 2-3 Bliss Flexfab 0-5 B League: Gold Hastings Savings &. Lian.. Lakewood Merchants ...... Viking Corporation ... Tooth Faines Pennock.............. Hastings Fiberglass ...... Results C League - Ag Boys 37 vs. Union Bank 27. Riverbend 40 vs Hastings Mutual 36 B League - E W Bliss 56 vs. Viking Cor­ poration 47; Air Jonah 57 vs. Tooth Fames 49 A League - I $ 6 8 7 vs Boslev'Siegel White 44. Hamilton Ex­ cavating 65 vs Peters Food and Spirits 50 the menial intensity in the next game." The Lady Saxons, who have suffered with injuries to many key players in the early season, are now getting those players back into the rotation. "With some adjustment in the defense and coverage." McCausey said, “the team hopes to improve the court movement. If we are comfortable with our position on the court, I think our mental intensity will improve." The Lady Saxons will play host to Middleville Monday. Jan. 31. 8th grade boys take two from Delton The Hastings eighth grade boys basketball team swept a pair of games against Delton last week. The B Squad had its season high point output winning 50-23. Mark Arens paced the Saxons with a season-high 11 points. Garret Gonzalles chipped in eight points and Eric McCarty added six. David Rose again led the rebounding attack with eight rebounds and Tyler Allerding added five. All of the Saxon B Squad was in the scoring column. The B Squads record is now 2-3. The A Squad also had a season-high scoring attack by outscoring the Panthers 53-26. The Saxon A Squad was led by Jeff Storrs' 15 points and three assists Kyle Pohja scored 14 points and had four rebounds. Ed VanderMolen added seven points. The leading re­ bounder for the A Squad was Evan Winkler with five rebounds The record for the A Squad is now 3-2. i BOWLING SCORES I Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 51-29; Mace's Phar­ macy 4416-3516; H & S Machine 43*6-36'6; Varney's Stables 40-40; Hair Care Center 39-41; Nashville Chiropractic 39-41; Valley Realty 38'6-41 6; Misfits 38-42; Cornerstone Realty 336-466; Lifestyles 33-47. High Games and Scries — S. Pennington 185-507; E. Ulrick 213-505; Y Markley 166-474; L Yoder 167-468: R Reichard Ll-454. S Merrill 184-158. M Bnmmcr 172-448; C. Shellenbarger 167-426; J. Pettengill 170-428; R. Murphy 178-449. B. Vrogindewey 155-422; D Moore 166-409; S Everett 144-406; B Schultz 158-395; C Trumbull 140-373; B. High 157-449; B Johnson 175-460; B Norris 152-433; E. Mesecar 222; P. Smith 193; L. Johnson 182-417; E. Vanessa 177; S. Breitner 159; C. Shuster 124; V. Slocum 396. Delton continues to struggle on the court The Delton varsity basketball team struggled in the first half against Parchment Tuesday and was unable to come back in a 53-43 loss "We struggled in lhe first half." said coach Jim Hogoboom. "but our defense kept us in IL "In the second half, when Delton has usually fallen behind by as many as 20 in the past month, tbe team was able to pull within seven and have possession, but we ended up forcing tbe shot because of a lack of understanding of the Mtuation." Another factor in the game was Parchment's Jeff Dosterbouse, who led all scorers with 25 points,. Oosterbouse hit two long three-point baskets that deflated the Panthers when they were was attempting a comeback. Hogoboom said he is pleased that the team is doing a better job rebounding the ball. In a game last week the Pcntbers were out boarded 3-i. Against Parchmert. Delton brought down 26. two fewer .‘han its opponent. Tbe drawback, however, is in battling for the ball off the boards, Chad Lyons and Gary Fisher fouled out of the game for Delton. Neither team was able to take great advantage of opportunities at the free-throw line. Parchment was 20 of 48 and Delton went 14 of 40. Tbe Delton coach also said he was pleased with the continued improvement of individuals on tbe team, including Casey Craft. Craft was tbe leading scorer for tbe Panthers with 12 points and he had six rebounds. "He's our post player and I feel he outplayed their post player (who will Redman, men's brown belt light weight sparring and Sandy Hopwood, womens brown belt sparring. Taking third place finishes were: Paul Cascarclli, 11/12-year-old novice, sparring; Mike Hull. 11/12-year-old. int. forms and sparring; Paul Henry Felder, 9/10-year-old, advanced sparring and Dan Vrooman. men's advanced senior sparring Finishing fourth were: Donovan Endsley. 9/10-year-old division, novice sparring and Joseph Fish, 11/12-year-old. int. sparring. Steve Echtinaw. director of the Hastings Karate Club and the tournament, said the Hastings team pul on a good showing and have plans to send several to Holland and Grand Rapids for tournaments. Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 566-236; Valley Realty 49*6-30'6; Mancino's 49-31; Question Marks 48-32; Weltons 47-33; Something Simple 45-35; Hummers 396-406; Bosleys 37 Vi-4216; Algonquin Farm 35-45; Varneys 34-46; Leftovers 32-48. Good Games and Series — M Atkinson 215-527; J. Power 184^78; S. Lambert 179-467; I. Ruthruff 160^54; J. McKeough 173-441; B Norri* 149-425; M Dull 164-412; S Beck 152-398; C Swinkunas 124-352; P. Fisher 170; K Thomason 124-352; P Fisher 170; K Thomason 167; T. Joppie 163; P. Godbey 163; N. Hummel 159; B Moore 158; O. Gallons 156; C. Stuart 156; B. Tracy 150; L. Allen 149; R. Kuempel 147; M. Kwasniewski 146; S. Dryer 132; B. Fisher 130. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Good and Bad 12-4; Odd Balls 11-5; Low Rollers 10-6; No Name 9-7; Bad Boys-Bad Girls 9-7; Rebels 9-7; Sage Builders 9-7; 4 H’s 9-7; Cripples 8-8; Freeportincans 8-8; Who’s Next 5-11; Cedar Creek Builders 5-11; Hi Five 4-12; B.S. Bowlers 3-5 Womens Good Games and Series — T. Evans 175-477; I. Ruthruff 160-446; T Roberts 167-440; J. Lord 191-434. C. Barton 172-431; B Sexton 167-405. D Conger 145-391; T. Roth 134-383; K. Belka 122-331; G. Eye 116-327; B Tracy 183; D Gilbert 178; K. Conger 165; B. Roberts 162; J. Dykehouse 158; J. Vaughn 157; M. Herman 138; T Sage 134; S. Patten 132; L Plank 102. Mens Good Games and Series — T Burch 202-575; L Tracy 195-517; B Redman 219-510; M Vaughn 194-492; J Kohler 224-486: P Dryer 178-473; K Greenfield 177-470, T Burke 160-447; R McMillian 167-446; T. Vanderwest 149-426: J. Howlett 150-372. R Fay 190; D Mallmcik 187. D Conger 168; J Herman 152; D Herman 152; M Conger 173; G Sias 131; R Louden 120 Sunday Night Mixed Awesome 4 496-306; Reality Rottens 48-32. Misfits 47-33. Dynamites 45-35; B.S ers 44-36. Load Hogs 43-37; Hooter Crew 42-30; Lucky Strikes 416-386; Die Hards 41-39; Wanderers 40-40; Fearsome 4 39-37. Friends 386-416; Alley Cats 38*6-376; Leftovers 38-42; Holey Rollers 35-45; H & L 336-426; Rude Ones 316-486 Womens High Series and Games — D Snyder 189-543. D Bartimus 179-525. T Huey 181495; S Henry 181470. S Snider 164-122. L Barnum 196. D Kelley 190; T Evans 182. D Lambeth 167; A Snvder 162; N. Taylor 162; M. Hodges 155: J. Mead 135; M. Evans 133. Mens High Series and Gaines — B. Hodges 232-626; R. Swift 227-573; B Drayton 231-566; R. Little 222-541; G. Steele 213-535; M Tilley 194-534; D Friend 188- 529; J. Woody 193-526; J. Smith 192-512; R. Snyder 169-486. W Friend 177-486; G. Burch 167-380. D. Storehouse 223; J Barnum 220; D Barres 209; C. Van Houten 196; K Lambeth 190; F Huey 182; F. Mead 180; J. Bartimus 177; B. Henry 170; J Davis 168. Bowlcrettes Kent Oil 45-31; Hecker’s Ins 426-336; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 40-36; Bennett Ind. 376-386; Carlton Ctr. Exc. 34-42; D.J. Electric 29-47. Good Games and Series — L. Elliston 181-525; T Christopher 184-501; S Penn­ ington 181-495; R Murphy 159-433; M Garber 175-469; G. Potter 174-445; B Han­ ford ri-425; E. Dunham 159-468; J Deckr 181-493; K. Fowler 174-445 Good Gaines — B. Schultz 131; J. Doster 155; J. Hamilton 163; P. Britten 156; E. Ulrick 175; S. Merrill 173. Monday Mixers Unique Washtub Trio 486-316; Sabre Manufacturing 476-326; Miller Real Estate 47-33; Three Ponies Tack (Make-up) 466-296; TM Lassies 436-366; Deweys Auto Body 406-396; Outward Appearance 366-436; Hastings Bowl 35-45; Michelob 34-46; Jo’s Bookkeeping (Make-up) 34-42; Girrbachs 33-47; Rowdie Giris 30-50. Good Games — G. Gibson 191; P. Cooley 156; C. Graham 155; S. Cooley 144; L. Pot­ ter 168; R Shapley 175; C Trumbull 147; L. Friend 141; S. Monroe 152; S. Peck 166. Good Games and Series — R Owens 177-500; D Keeler 181-484; S. Lancaster 194-510; D. Kelley 196-533; J. McMillon 192-493; D. Coeren 181-514; M Snyder 189- 491; J. Mercer 168-476; M Kill 190- 480: H. Service 158-466; M Wieland 194-498 Rec. #3 Carlton Center Ex. 15; Outlaws 12; Freeport Supply 11; Fairchild’s 10; Davis Roofing 9; C.I.A. 9; Barry Auto 9; Freeport Elevator 5. Good Games: R Wieland 256; J Grassmcyer 214; M. Davis 247; G. Heath 231; C. Keller 210; D. Leonard 181; M Por ritt 222; B. King 209; T. Ncymciyer 191. Good Series: B King 557; G Yoder 523; M. Porritt 516; D. Storehouse 521; C. Keller 532; G Heath 650; R. Wieland 570; M Davis 582; D. Lambert 538; J. Jacobs 526; J. Grassmcyer 531. Tuesday Mixed Neil’s Priming 14-6; Woodmansee Construction 13-7; Pin Seekers 13-7; Dad’s Post 241 13-7; Mancino’s 13-7;NKOTB 12-8; 3 J’s 12-8; Consumers Concrete 10-10; Middle Lakers 10-10; Trigger Figuers 9-11; Blue Light Special 7-13; Thomapple Valley Equipment 6-14; Lil Demons 5-15; Mason/Davis Line 3-17. Mens Games & Series P. Snore 169; R. Snore 223-578; K. Green­ field 176-508; T. Neymeiyer 202-539; D. John­ son 189-500; D. Cole 193; R. Benjamin 177-476; Jim Smith 169; R. Goodnoe 177; R. Planck 200; R Reed 205-202-578; R. Hause 200. Womens Games & Series S. Bowman 165-434; J Temby 145-400; M. Cole 174-411; I. Ruthruff 174 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 27, 1994 — Page 11 Changes in Vikings basketball schedule Hastings downs B.C. Lakeview with score of 85-80 h was back and fourth all night Tuesday in what Hastings varsity basketball coach Don Sehili thought would be a defensive battle, but it turned out to be a offensive game, with Hastings topping Battle Creek Lakeview. 85-80. Hastings started slow and trailed by five at the end of the first eight minutes, but drew within a basket by the half. 42-40. The Saxons drew even with and passed tbe Spartans, and kd by two points 56-54 at the end of three and fought to hang on through the final eight minutes Hastings Ben Robbe, playing with the flu and a sprained ankle, pu: forth his best effort and led the icon with a team-season high and a personal-career high 34 points. But his was not the highest total in the game, as Lakeview's Paul Wanlcff had 38 points, and in tne first half he missed his shot only once on his way to scoring 26 of his points. Schils said he had to rotate men on Wanlcff. who he suspected was getting tied as the game neared a close, because Travis Williams, lhe Saxon's top defensive player, is still out with a foot injury. "Williams is our best man on defense, but without him 1 had to keep bringing in fresh players to cover Wanlcff." Schils said. Hastings has also spent some time in practice working on the free throws, which in the game against Lakeview, paid off Tbe Saxons hit 28 of 38 tries from tbe charity stripe, including 15 of 22 in the final quarter, in which the Spartans tried to lengthen the game by intentionally fouling the Saxons. Robbe. who the coach said played an awesome game, even more so because be had the flu and a sprained ankle." also led the team with nine rebounds. Chns Young had 20 points for the Saxons. Jason Kaiser chipped in 13 and Eric Haines had 10 points. Young was also credited with pulling down eight rebounds. "It wasn't the type of game 1 expected from two teams known for their defense." said Schils, but added that he'll take the win Hastings is now 3-4 in the Twin Valley and 6-4 overall. The Saxons Friday will be host to Albion, lhe team that beat Hastings in tbe second game of the season by a runaway. Hastings has hopes of evening its conference record. There have been some changes to the Lakewood varsity basketball team's sched­ ule. The game at Lansing Catholic Central has been changed from Friday, Feb. 5 to Thursday. Feb. 4. The snowed-out game at Maple Valley has been moved to Saturday. Feb. 5. with lhe freshmen playing at 1 p.m.. junior var­ sity at 3 and the varsity at 5 p.m The freshmen game at Portland Monday. Feb. 14 has bee.i changed to Thursday. Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m Tbe postponed Forest Hills Northern game has been rescheduled for Tuesday. Feb 15 at the Lakewood High School Freshmen will start at 4 p m., jayvee at 6 and the varsity game will follow Hastings pounds Albion, edged by Hillsdale in mat action The Hastings varsity wrestling team, after losing by two points to Hillsdale last week, came back to pound Albion 58-12. Monday Six Saxon wrestlers won by pin. two by forfeit, one by technical pin and two by decision Albion was able lo score only one pin and woo its other six points when Hastings had to forfeit the 112-pound weight class. Winning with pins were Troy Pltielkow (103 lbs.) at 2:56. Jeremy Cook (119) at 1:57. Mike Opolski al 1:46. Chris Allen (140) in 3:10. Coie Bow^n (152) in 1:58 and Jamie James (171) in 28 seconds. Eugene Haas (135) woo a technical fall with a 17-0 finish and Jon Olmstead (160) won 10-3 and Craig Bowrn (145) woo 9-7. Peter Lewis (125) and Sparky Weedall (Hwt.) both woo by forfeit. The team, grappling net only with Hillsdale, but exams and snow days, lost to the Hornets 34-32. last Thursday. Coach Dave Furrow said tbe loss to Hillsdale was disappoinUng. "Anytime you lose a meet by only two points it would be disappointing." he said. "For this particular meet, we were plagued by problems of final exam week and two snow days. Many of our wrestlers did not practice this week for various reasons." Three of the (cam's captains did not make weight and it forced lhe team to forfeit one weight class and wrestle back-up wrestlers in two others. Scoring pins for the Saxons were Jeremy Cook (119 lbs.) in 3:20. Orin (xnz (160) in 1:32 and Weedall in 50 seconds Also winning points for the Saxons were Opolski. who won a high-scoring 19-12 match, Allen with a superior decision 15-0 and Matt MacKenzie (152) who won a Hastings frosh take G-A volleyball tourney After losing to MkJdteviUe 15-7. 15-6, and spiriting games with Pennheld 12-15. 15-10. In pool play, the Hastings freshman volleyball team defeated lour other teams In the championship round to bring home first place at the GalesburgAugusta tournament. Saturday. The only team Hastings was able to beat In its pool was Plainwell, 15-1.15-2. In the championship round, the Saxon freshman defeated Bronson 15-4,12-15.15-11 and Galesburg-Augusta 15-8.13-15,15-3 to make It to the semifinals. Against St. Joseph. Hastings went to three sets, again, to win 15-12. 12-15. 15-2 and was pitted against Mkldteville in the finals Fighting lor every point, the Trojan spikers tried to repeat their earlier victory, but tell 15-12. 15-11. According to coach Peg Boucher. Brooke Walker and Jodi Songer did a 'great job* ol attacking. Tammy CXBreiter was 'exceUant* at serving and Janette Jennings was the team's setter '(It was) a very good team effort We really started to gel and work together throughout the championship r xxxj- (Photo by Sebastian Thierry) Give a Special Gift of.,. LOCAL NEWS (A Great Gift for Any Occasion) Give A Subscription to... Hastings co-captaln Eugene Haas (135), top. won a technical tall over Bill Usneros 17-0 In the match against Albion (Photo by Sebastian Thierry) decision 4-1. Also wrestling for the Saxons were Pitlelkow, John Bax (112). Tom Moore m (135) and James. The Hastings wrestling team will host Sturgis Thursday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Hastings banner Your Hometown Newspaper...945-9554 YMCA News: Every Sunday, beginning Jan. 23. until March 6. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms. The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and roller­ skating (bring your own equipment). The ost for lhe activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $5. Those with youth in grades six or lower must be accompanied by a parent Tie cost for those in seventh grade or older who will be coming without a parent is $2 per person. Beginning Saturday. Feb. 5 until March 12. the YMCA will be offering indoor soccer to youth in grades one through eight. The pro­ gram will take place in lhe Hastings High School's gym. Fifth and sixth graders will meet from 8:30-9:30 a.m.. first and second graders from 9:45-10:45. third and fourth graders from 11-12 noon, and seventh and eighth graders from noon to 1 p.m. The cost for the five week program si $16 Participant* may also pay $2 per visit. Scholarships are available upon request Pre-registration is not required On Wednesday. Feb. 2. at 7 p.m.. there will be an organizational meeting for all teams interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Council's women's wmtcr/spnng volleyball league The meeting will be held in room B-125 of lhe Hastings High School. Any team wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting Those unable to attend, must call the YMCA. 945-4574. before the meeting. League games will begin on Wednesday. Feb 16 and continue until early May There will be no practice games Teams will be accepted on a first come first served busts The cost to enter a team is $135. On Wednesday. Feb 2. at 8 p.m. there will U* an organizational meeting for all teams in­ terested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Councils adult floor hockey league The meeting will be held tn B-125 of the Hastings High School Each team that participated last year and wants to play in this years season, cr any new teams are encouraged to attend League organization, rule changes, fees and league starting times will be discussed Teams will be registered on a first come first served basis There is a limit on the number of teams that can play so attendance at this meeting is important For more information, call the YMCA at 945-4574. The league is slated to begin the week of February 14 The Youth Council will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday. Jan 25. and the YMCA will hold its annual meeting on Thursday. Jan 27. Both meetings will be held at the YMCA Office. 234 E Slate, and will begin at 7 p.m The public is invited to attend The YMCA and the Hastings Youth Coun­ cil are both Barry County United Way agen­ cies and receive a large portion of their fun­ ding from those that contribute to the United Way's annual drive. Thanks to hundred's of United Way supporters, our YMCA and Youth Council can continue lo offer quality programs for those that live. work, and play in Barry County GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings r xi i Banner . ar any of these area locations... In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Tharnapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock In Middleville — Cappon's Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Counuy Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 27. 1994 Many attend, enjoy Central Michigan Family Ag Day These young ladies gathered at the Meuller Bean commercial display were enjoying the Family Ag Day at Lakewood High School; from left. Katie Martz. Barry County Extension Director Jan Hartough (left) answers a question from a guest at the Central Michigan Family Ag Day at Lakewood High School Saturday. Yolanda Cordele of Saranac, meanwhile, looks at the unusual hats made in a morning class and Rachael Arias. 9. of Hastings, models the stylish hat she made. Members of the Lakewood High School Jazz Band, under the direction of Michael Hamani., entertained during the morning at the Central Michigan Family Ag Day in the Cafetena as the day's guests enjoyed a hearty $1 breakfast Barry County Residents knowing your community and its people makes you feel “more at home. " Maple Valley School Board President is target of recall by Teresa Frith Hastings Banner . ..keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home Hastings A display ol toy tractors gave Susy Flessner an opportunity to catch up with her son, Matt, age 2. as he takes in the items that caught his interest among the commercial displays at Central Michigan Family Ag Day. Staff Writer A recently formed citizens' committee plans a petition drive to recall Maple Valley School Board President Ronald Tobias. The Committee for Quality Education, which consists of 12 to 15 Maple Valley School district residents, cites several reasons for the recall. We feel that there is a problem on the school board with Ronald Tobias." said Sheldon Rhodes of Nashville, spokesperson for the committee. "Seeing his actions, attitudes and how he conducts the meetings, we have a real concern." Rhodes says that in going back over the last two years of school board meetings, he found fault with Tobias vexing record "He (Tobias) voted 'no' to anything that is positive or progressive in education and thal dealt directly with the education of students." said Rhodes. "Wc need someone in favor of those things and he's just the opposite." The first step for the committee is writing the petition language in a form acceptable to the Barry County Clerk's office. A clarity hearing was scheduled for 3 p.m Wednesday. Jan. 26, in the Probate Court office in the Courts and Law building. It was Banner " I hiking Parry County resident! feel at home (or over 100 years. " L. Yes! I would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner *13.00 Barry County *15 00 Surrounding Counties iAArspn Calhoun U *16.50 Other Areas Lhim K & K«-nii *10 Student u NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE ZIP_______________________ PHONE The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings. Ml 49058 600 pasties were sold An assembly line kept the pasties flowing from the kitchen Saturday at the pasty sale put together by Grace Lutheran's Sarah Circle The group sold a record 600 pasties this year Working on this 'assembly line' are (from left) are Irene Loughlin. Bonnie Converse, Donna Moeller, Kay Marsh, Sue McMasters and Cindy Hubbard io decide if the wording of the petition is acceptable. If the wording is found to be acceptable, the group will be allowed to circulate the petition. A total of 476 signatures will be needed to get the recall request on the ballot for the regular June school elections. This figure represents 25 percent of the registered Maple Valley school district voters who voted in the 1990 gubernatorial election. The committee will be allowed 90 days to collect the required signatures. -We don't think well have any trouble getting that many names." said Rhodes. "Committee members from each township will circulate the petitions and collect the signatures." Rhodes adds that the recall drive has little lo do with the recent termination of Maple Valley Superintendent Dr. Ozzie Parks' contract, which will expire in June. Tbe school board voted recently not to renew Parks- contract. We are in no way concerned with having Parks reinstated.- said Rhodes "We just feel that there is a problem on the school board." When asked about the movement to have him recalled. Tobias refused to comment. Tobias was selected as the Maple Valley School Board President last July after being elected to his present term of office in 1992. Poor to that Tobias served nearly 10 years on the board, with one break in service from 1991 to 1992. Tobias is a Nashville farmer and livestock fence manufacturer. He and his wife. Carol, have two adult children. He is a graduate of Hastings High School and has a two-year degree in agriculture from Michigan State University NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday January 27. 1994 — Page 13 Gardening, alternative medicine, gourmet tea, beans hot in *94 Gardening, alternative medicine, gourmet tea. canned beans and "downdressing" for women will become popular in 1994. while lean fast food and nicotine patches will lose tbeir luster, according to "The American Forecaster Almanac.' Denver writer Kim Long also predicts insect-repellent tent fabric, cellular pay phones, doctor house calls and mid-life crisis books will catch on. as will baggy denim and mining with lasers Al the same time, women s bell bottoms and weight-lifting will fall out of tavor. Long's 11th annual almanac for the first time targets business people, yet still predicts fashion, food, entertainment and exercise trends. At 279 pages, it is about 100 pages longer than previous editions and available on floppy disc. A company contact and phone number accompany each prediction. Long said ’be baby-boomer generation _ the one-third of the U.S population born between 1946 and 1964 _ remains the con­ sumer trend-setter, but cracks are showing. "1 think over ’he next couple of years more will be written about how the baby boomers are less unified and more marked by segments of special interests and by age brack­ ets within the baby-boom generation.” said Long. Gardening is a big trend l-ong foresees only becoming bigger during the next few years, but it will be different than in the past. "Baby boomers don't have the time to devote to gardening thal their parents did. so there arc products just starting to come out for quicker, easier starts." he said For example, the sale of bedding plants has been quietly increasing over tbc past few years Alternative medicine is just getting off the ground as a major trend, he said Acupressure, acupuncture and traditional Chinese healing ail arc beginning to go main stream. "It's basically non-Chinese Americans who are saying, ’it's, different, 1 want to try it,* Long said. Similarly, gourmet teas arc growing pop­ ular _ expensive black and green teas, not herbal teas. Look for it in gourmet coffee shops soon. Long said. "People will pay five limes as much for it if it comes from some little valley in China where it is considered the finest version of oolong or whatever in 1.000 years," he said Beans used to be synonymous with poverty, but everyone is eating them these days, according to lhe Forecaster, because of their nutritional content and price Manufacturers are adding new varieties _ black beans, pink beans, canary beans and red lentils. Long said "downdressing.” or what he calls lhe "voluntary poverty look." will become fashionable among women in 1994 He said the layered second-hand clothing store apparel is inspired by "The Grapes of Wrath" and "Les Miserable* " Women s bell bottoms, resurrected from their 1960s resting place last year, will fade tn '94 while flare-bottom, sailor and stovepipe pants will take off. the Forecaster said Male fashion plates will gravitate to nat ural fiber fabrics such as linen, silk and wool in '94 and wear fitted suits in lighter colors, along with narrower ties, according to Long He predicts a new insect-repellent tent fabric called Expel will make a big splash It contains the insecticide Permethrin and is water-repellent and fire-reiarda.it. “Orders are pouring in," Long said. "The U.S. military already has it in use for some medical tents.” Eventually, he says Expel will be used in pct sleeping pads, in horse blankets and possi­ bly in outdoor wear for humans. Fast-food restaurants will move away from lean cuisine in *94. according to the Forecaster, which says the new low-fat food items salad bars notwithstanding _ generally have not fared well. Instead, customers can expect more bacon, cheese, meat and fal-salurated sauces for the time being. Long thinks fast-food lean cuisine will rebound "It's a transition period, a temporary defeat.” he said, adding that the mass market will respond when the food industry improves the taste and cuts the pnee Smokers are burned out on nicotine patches, tbc Forecaster said, and sales are down because the novelty has worn off. there are fewer smokers, and results have been mixed. 1994 Movies: Remakes, sequels, westerns are in Remakes and sequels are in. Big-budget spectacles are out. Westerns are in. Heavy drama is out. That's tbc forecast for what Americans will see al movie theaters in 1994. Hollywood enters the new year with high hopes, coming off a 1993 that broke the all­ time box-office record set in 1989 with $5.03 billion. Forget the fact that "Jurassic Park” was largely responsible for lhe record and that holiday business was $100 million behind last Professors: Future bright for 1994 babies This year's babies will grow old more slow­ ly than their parents and should live long enough to sec cures for cancer. AIDS and other diseases. Beloit College professors say. An AIDS cure is still about 20 years away but will probably be available in oral pill form, Alfred Ordman said. Ordman. a biochemistry professor and genetics researcher, anticipates new genetic insights into causes of diseases that will bene­ fit people bom in 1994. Within 30 years, he said, people will be able to get a pill from their doctor lo cure all forms of cancer by halting lhe two specific genetic mutations that are now known to cause tbe disease. He also predicts that, within 20 yean, scientisls will completely understand die human aging process and begin halting or reversing it. "I think thal it is a real possibility that we will have that technology." Ordnun said. "What we do with it is the alarming issue." Ordnun said society will have to deal with major environmental problems such as global warming and destruction of the ozone layer "Our society is so lied lo economic gain thal we ignore the potential negative impact.” he said. "For that child bom today, (these problems could) lead to a very terrifying future. "In spite of all thal. as lhe father of six children. I remain an optimist.” he added. The future of education looks bright, said Thomas Warren, an education lecturer al the college and chair of the Education Department. Warren predicted education will empha size giving individual schools autonomy and giving parents a say in programs "The schools are going lo be trying very bard." he said. "I think the big unknown is the family _ what's happening al home. The schools are never going lo truly have success unless the parents arc partners ' Lester McAllister, professor emeritus of economics al the college, predicted continued economic prosperity for most Americans McAllister expects expanded opportunity for women and for poor, inner-city minorities who are able to escape the cycle of single motherhood and come "Many more blacks are going lo get out of (that cycle), largely through education." be said. ' NEWS 1 of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in Tl IE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 s_________ ___________ J year. At least 1993 pointed the way to contin­ ued prosperity "The year's product was a reaction lo the summer of 1991, when business was bad," observes Art Murphy, who tracks theater busi­ ness lor tbe Hollywood Reporter. "The pro­ ducers said, 'Something's wrong,' and they started exercising better quality control. It look a year and a half to turn things around. "Now we are seeing a more diversified product, mostly family oriented, meaning 'nondirty.' Last year, 'Indecent Proposal' was the strongest in content. Tbc norm was films like Sleepless in Seattle' and 'The Fugitive.' The trend will continue into 1994." Not all movie executives are euphoric about the slate of the business. "My sense of the industry is that we continue lo do what we have always done, with no real agenda." said John Callcy, long­ time Warner Bros, production chief and now president of United Artists. "I'm particularly worried about the impact of the vast number of releases. There's not time enough for films to establish them selves; three weeks later another one is jump­ ing on them. "I'm worried that there is not enough market for so many films. Not only thal. there's not an available pool of talent. And there's no real sign that wc are developing any more talent. 1 find thal frightening." Despite such concerns, the major studios and independents probably will release more movies in 1994 than at any time since the booming 1940s. The lack of creativity is reflected in the large numbers of sequels and remakes On next year's menu are these fund iar items: "City Slickers IL” "Major League II." "The Mighty Ducks II.” "White Fang 11.” "Three Ninjas Kick Back.” "Highlander III: The Magician." "The Next Karate Kid," "The Naked Gun 33 1/3: The Final Insult," "My Giri 2,” "That's Entertainment’ III." "Beverly Hills Cop 111'* and "Clear and Present Danger.” continuing the adventures of Jack Ryan (Haxnson Ford). Also in the copycat mode arc these remakes: "Mary Shelley's Frankenstein." "Angels in the Outfield," "The Getaway." "Miracle on 34th Street." "Black Beauty." Warren Beatty and Annette Deni ng play the troubled lovers in "Love Affair.” which has an intriguing genealogy. Charles Boyer and Irene Dunne starred in Leo McCarey's 1939 "Love Affair," which McCarey remade in 1957 with Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr as "An Affair to Remember." That was the movie which provided she theme for "Sleepless in Seattle." With hits such as "The Adda ms Family" and "The Fugitive." producers realized gold could be struck in TV film vaults. Next year will bring updates of "Lassie,” "The Shadow,' "Maverick." "Car 54, Where Arc You7" "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir" and "The Saint.” Tbe Steven Spielberg hit factory has three in the works: "The Flintslones," "Tbc Little Rascals" and "Casper, the Fncndly Ghost." Outdoor fans can delight in a wagonful of Westerns in 1994. "Dances With Wolves" and "Unforgiven" having blazed the trail Among lhe offerings "Wyatt Earp," "Maverick," "Bad Girls." "Savage Land." "Tall Tale." "Cowboy Ways," “ “The Quick and the Dead. "Legends of the Fall." "Silent Tongue." Karaoke, the Japanese version of singing along lo popular tunes in public, will move the busiest (before his voice changes7) He’ll appear with Ted Danson in "Getting Even With Dad,' as the comic book hero "Richie Rich” and in the partly animated "The Pagemastcr." Arnold Schwarzenegger follows his "Last Action Hero" dud with the spy adven­ ture "True Lies," and a comedy with his “Twins" co-star, Danny DeVito On a roll again with "The Firm," Tom Cruise hope* to overcome those (including author Anne Rice) who scorned his casting in “Interview With a Vampire" Also among the highly paid Kevin Costner. "The War,” "Wyatt Earp” and "Water World"; Sylvester St al lone-Sharon Slone, "The Specialist "; Tom Hanks. "Forest Gump"; Eddie Murphy. "Beverly Hills Cop ID"; Julia Roberts. "I Love Trouble." Action will never be in short supply, but tbe mama for demolishing entire city blocks appears on die wane The exception will be die Jeff Bndges-Tommy Lee Jones film. "Blown Away." Steven Seagal returns with "On Deadly Ground" and Jean-Claude Van Dammc with "Timccop." Alto: "Sugar Hill” (Wesley Snipes); "The Tool Shed" (Ellen Barkin. Laurence Fishbume); "Terminal Velocity." (Charlie Sheen. Natassja Kinski). Pure adventure may be found in "Tbe River Wild." with Meryl Streep and Kevin Bacon braving while water. "Iron Will." dog­ sled tale from Disney. "Rapa Nui” (Jason Seo” Lee); "The Yeuow Dog” (Bruce Dasuon). Comedy has been king in the past few years, and 1994 will bring a bountiful harvest Among the offerings 'Cop Tips Waitress $2M" (Nicolas ('age, Bridget Fonda. Rosie Perez); "Just in Time (Marisa Tomei. Robert Downey Jr). Til Do Anything (Nick Nolte. Albert Brooks). When a Man Loves a Woman (Andy Garcia. Mcg Ryan); Greedy" (Michael J Fox. Kirk Douglas). "Renaissance Man (DeVito. Gregory Hines); "The Road to Wellville" (Anthony Hopkins. Bndgct Fonda); "('lean Slate" (Dana Carvey); "It Happened in Paradise” (Cage. Carvey. Jon Lovitz). "Clifford" (Martin Short. Charles Grodin); "Guarding Tess" (Shirley Mac Laine. Cage). Also in the family entertainment vein, at least four animated features face release Disney s "The Lion King," Don Bluth s "Hans Christian Andersen s Thumbelina" and "A Troll in Central Park,” and Hcmdales ' The Princess and tbc Goblin." Drama doesn't figure heavily on the 1994 schedule, but that may change with the suc­ cess of "Schindler's last” and "Philadelphia." The list includes "The Paper” (Michael Keaton, Glenn Close. Robert Duvall); "Second Best” (William Hurt); "North" (Elijah Wood. Bruce Willis); "Wolf" (Jack Nicholson. Michelle Pfeiffer); "The Crossing Guard" (Nicholson. Robin Wright); "The Client" (Susan Sarandon. Jones); "Twist of Fate" (Steve Martin); "House of Spirits” (Jeremy Irons, Meryl Streep. Close); "Intersection” (Richard Gere. Stone) NOTICE of MEETING DATES for the FOLLOWING GROUPS Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. FEBRUARY 28,1! MARCH 28, 1994 APRIL 25,1994 MAY 23,1994 JUNE 27, 1994 JULY 25, 1994 AUGUST 22,1994 SEPTEMBER 26,1 OCTOBER 24, 1994 NOVEMBER 28,1994 DECEMBER 26,1994 Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet on the following dates or at the call of the chair. FEBRUARY 15,1994 MARCH 15, 1994 APRIL 19,1994 MAY 17,1994 OCTOBER 18,1994 JUNE 21,1994 JULY 19, 1994 NOVEMBER 15,1994 DECEMBER 20,1994 AUGUST 16,1994 SEPTEMBER 20, 1994 Time of the meetings for both groups will be at 7:30 P.M. in the Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: JUDITH A. PETERSON COORDINATOR 220 W STATE ST HASTINGS, Ml 49058 616/948-4891 Surprise Your Valentine with Valentine Love Lines in The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner. P.O Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058. A special column will appear in the February 10th issuy Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice The cost is "lovingly low" just *2.00 for 5 words (additional words 10‘ each) Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to publication Compose your own Valentine message, its easy to do!! Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid Valentine Love Line! Here are just a leu examples: COMPOSE Your Own Message Below r ■ ■ i i f i ■ i i i i i ________________ । i i i” i - NAME I ADDRESS I CITY Message to be published on February 10. 1994 DEADLINE is 5 p m Tuesday. Februan 8th <1-27) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. January 27. 1994 Jury finds Galesburg man 'not guilty* of sex charge A 24-year-old Galesburg man accused of fondling a 4-year-old boy in 1992 was found not guilty of the charge by a jury Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Coon. Tad A. Jensen was acquitted by the jury after they deliberated for about 40 minutes. They came back with their verdict just before noon. Jensen had been charged with seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. tie stood mute to the charge in September, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. The trial ran from 8:30 a.m. to I p.m. Monday and from 8:30 to 11 a.m Tuesday, when the jury retired to deliberate. In other recent court business: • A March 29 final pre-trial and motion date was set for a 62-year-old Hastings man facing criminal sexual conduct chatges. William F. Little is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sex with a girl under 13 years old. lie is also charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sexual contact with the girl. First-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prison. Seconddegree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Little stood mute to lhe charges in July. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster sentenced a 44-year-old Hastings man, who admitted he manufactured marijuana in October, to one year in jail and four years of probation. James R. Highsmith was also order rd to pay $4,000 in fines and costs. Highsmith told tbe court he wants to COURT NEWS: change his ways and is looking forward to attending substance abuse classes Shuster said that for the classes to be successful. Highsmith will have to believe that marijuana is not good for him and resolve to give it up. Highsmith's attorney, David Dodge, said that the marijuana Highsmith had was grown for his own use. He said Highsmith had two plants, which would have yielded a pound of marijuana . or a year's supply of the substance Highsmith pleaded guilty in January to a charge of manufacturing marijuana as pan of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor s Office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Highsmith is a habitual offender, second offense, and to recommend that Highsmith be placed on probation with tbe possibility of serving up to a year in jail. • A March 21 trial and a March 10 final pre-trial were scheduled for a 31-year-old Deltcx) man accused of possessing marijuana in 1992. Thomas G. Sowlcs faces two counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to manufacture and deliver it. second offense, and a charge of having a police scanner in a vehicle. The possession charges are punishable by up to eight years in prison or a $4,000 fine, or both. The scanner charge is a misdemeanor which carries a maximum Prairie Schooner arson probe continues The investigation into tbe New Year's Eve arson if the Prairie Schooner restaurant and bar is going "quite well." according to members of tbc Michigan State Police Fire Marshal's Division. Detective Sgt. Rick Kempski. an arson investigator at the Michigan State Police's Paw Paw post, said some leads have developed in the case and investigators are following up on them. Kempski confirmed that arson caused tbc fire and said investigators found "multiple points of origin" for the fire when they examined the fire scene. He declined to comment on the case further, though, saying he is not able to release any details at this point in the investigation. The Prairie Schooner was completely gutted by fire in the early morning hours of Dec. 31. Fire fighting units from Delton. Orangeville. Hickory Comers. Gun Rains, Johnstown. Hastings. Pine Lake and Richland fought the blaze, which was reported about 2:40 a.m. Fire officials estimated tbc damage at $150,000 to $200,000. The building was insured, officials said. The Michigan Arson Prevention Center is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the fire. The center's telephone number is 1-800-44ARSON Callers can remain anonymous if they wish. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Miscellaneous Farm For Bent CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4 40 for 1st 5 words; 12$ each word there after. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10$ each word thereafter. 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OR LEAVE MESSAGE ANYTIME. sentence of one year in jail or a $500 fine, or both. Sowles stood mute to the charges on April 8. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • A Feb. 14 trial was scheduled for a 21year-old Battle Creek man accused of selling stolen firearms in 1992. Stephen E. Brown faces seven counts of receiving and concealing the firearms, a charge punishable by up to 10 years in prison oi a 55,000 fine, or both. Brown stood mute to lhe charges in March, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 27-year-old Plainwell man stood mule to a charge that he broke into a home on Gurd Road in October. Not guilty pleas were entered on Gary L. Lake's behalf. Lake faces one count of breaking into a building with the intent to commit larceny, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on the break-in charge to life in prison. A Feb. 3 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 17-year-old Wayland man accused of stealing a pickup truck in September pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. John A. Young pleaded guilty to a charge of using the pickup without lhe permission of tbe owner, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Young stole the truck. That charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Young told the court during his plea that he walked to the Yankee Springs Township home where lhe truck was parked. Tbe keys were in the truck, he said, so he got in and drove away. Young said he drove to Hastings, Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids before the truck s engine seized up. He then abandoned the vehicle, he said. A Feb. 17 sentencing was set. • A 31-year-old Hastings man was sentenced to one year in jail and three years of probation on a charges of welfare fraud and being a habitual offender. Judge Shuster also ordered John A. Parks to pay $2,640 in restitution and $3,500 in finer and costs. Parks pleaded guilty Jan. 3 to a charge of illegally receiving more than $500 from the Michigan Department of Social Services and a charge of taking the money while failing to inform lhe DSS that he was receiving support from the State of Ohio and earning income from a variety of jobs he performed while on welfare in 1992. He also pleaded guilty to a charge that he is a habitual offender, second offense. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Parks was a habitual offender, fourth offense, and to recommend to the court that he sentenced to probation and up to a year in jail. Pets FOR SALE: 8 MONTH OLD BEAGLE pup. No papers. $25. 948-8778. Heat Estate FOR SALE: Year around home in Bristol Lakes subdivision. Aframc with 2 stall garage. Full walkout basement. 758-3713 after 5:00 or 795-3233. Help Wanted BOOKKEEPER PART TIME for small business. Banficld area, wages negotiable. 721-8932___________________ CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY to work with persons with developmental disabilities. High school diploma or equiva­ lent and driven license required. Part lime $5.50 per hour. 945-9613.___________________ GENERAL LABOR FLOOR person needed 3rd shift in Hast­ ings. 40 hours per week. $5.00/pcr hour to start. Call I 382-59 14 for more information. HELP WANTED IN ADULT FOSTER CARE This is a live in position. Possible apartment furnished, for mamed couple without children Call 948-3619 MANAGEMENT TRAINEE opportunity for qualified candi date al local community bank Requires bachelor's degree with concentration in accounting' busmess/financc Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Wc offer a competitive salary and benefits package Submit resume to; Personnel Manager, Hastings City Bank. 150 W Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058. EOE _______________ NEED CARING CHRISTIAN person to live with elderly lady in Hastings Full or Part-time P.O. Box 7764 Grand Rapids. Mich 49510 charge of receiving more than $500 in welfare after failing to inform tbe Department of Social Services of a change in her financial status in early 1992. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of welfare fraud and an unrelated uttering and publishing charge pending against Clifton. POLICE BEAT: Alcohol involved in crash that injured 5 RUTLAND TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report alcohol was a factor in a three-vehicle crash Monday. Jan. 17. at the intersection of M-37 and Airport roads, which left five area residents injured. Dennis M. Mennell. 23. of 421 Meadow l-anc, Hastings, who drove one of two pickup trucks involved in the accident, reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .168 percent. A . 10 is considered legally intoxicated. Mcnncli was ticketed for drunk driving, deputies said. Deputies said Mennell was driving south on Airport Road at 4:35 p.m. and was not able to stop his vehicle at the M-37 intersection and hit a car heading north on M-37, which was driven by Jack E. Campbell. 45. of 8521 108th St.. Middleville, deputies said. With the force of the impact. Campbell's car spun around, went backward up M-37 and hit a southbound pickup driven by Randall L. Thompson. 41. of 821 N. East Street. Hastings, deputies said. Thompson's pickup went off the shoulder of the road. Mennell and his passenger. James R. Kauffman. 25. of 3185 E. Quimby. Hastings, were injured in the crash, but were treated at the scene by Hastings Ambulance Service personnel. Campbell and his passenger. Christine Campbell, 44. were also hurt. They were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were admitted and released the next day. Thompson wa< also taken to Pennock where be was treated and released. Chain saw stolen from rural garage WOODI.AND TWP. — A $780 chain saw was stolen from a garage on Franklin Street, Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. The owner told deputies he last saw the chain saw at 10 p.m. on Sunday. Jan. 16. and found it missing from the garage at 7 a.m. the next morning. Hastings teen injured in crash CARLTON TWP. — A Has mgs teenager was hurt Tuesday. Jan. 18. when a pickup truck he was riding in went off the road and hit a tree. Barry County deputies report. The driver of the truck. Charles J. Helsper. 38. of Grand Rapids, told deputies he was headed south on North Broadway, near Freeport Road, at 6:10 p.m. when bis brakes failed. He lost control of the pickup and it went through a stop sign, jumped off the road and hit a tree, deputies said. Helsper was not injured, but his passenger. Kevin W. Helsper, 16, of 95 Mary Lou Drive, was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Local man arrested in drunk driving HASTINGS — A 43-year-old Hastings man was arrested Saturday on a charge of drunk driving, second offense. Hastings City Police said. Officers said they saw Anthony A. Scmbarski. of 525 W. Apple Street, turn west onto State Street from Broadway at 1:49 a.m. without stopping for the flashing red light. Officers tried to pull Scmbarski over on State Sheet, but he continued driving, turning north onto Washington Street and west on Apple Street. He finally stopped at his Apple Street residence, officers said. Scmbarski had a blood alcohol level of. 10 percent, officers said. A .10 percent reading 'is considered legally intoxicated. He was also convicted of drunk driving in 1988. Man may be charged in assaulting wife HOPE TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they are seeking to charge a 65year-old Hope Township man with assaulting his wife Saturday. Tbe victim told deputies she was making dinner when her husband assaulted her. She said he punched her several times in the face, causing her to pass out. When she came to, she said, she managed to escape and went drove herself to Pennock Hospital. Tbe matter has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Cash stolen from Thomapple home \ ntii/ucs <t Collectibles] BUYING OLD POSTCARDS Ph. 948-4094 (Hastings). • A 23-year-old Middleville woman who admitted committing welfare fraud was sentenced to one year tn jail and four years of probation De ana M. Clifton was also ordered to pay $4,231 in restitution and $2300 in fines and costs Clifton pleaded guilty in September to a Tipped locker falls on Delton student by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A 15-year-old Delton Kellogg High School student was hurt Monday morning when a locker unit was pushed over on top of him. Mark Kik, chief of the Barry Township Police, said a group of students was "messing around" in one of the school s locker rooms at 10:06 a.m. during a break in the day's schedule. The group started pushing one the free-standing locker units back and forth, and lhe locker suddenly toppled over, be said. The locker unit, which stands about seven feet tall, fell and wedged against the next locker unit. The injured student, who was between the units, was hit by the falling locker and caught underneath. Kik said. Other students reportedly freed the injured student. The stu lent was bruised all over, but mostly on tbe right leg. Kik said. He was taken by the Delton Ambulance Service to Borgess Hospital, where he was treated and released. Paul Blacken, principal at Delton Kellogg High School, said he is pleased the injured student was not seriously hurt and will soon be all right. Kik described tbe incident as "a pran*. gone bad." He said be did not know if charges would be pressed because lhe investigation into the matter is still continuing. Blacken said tbe school is interviewing those involved in the incident to find out who helped push the locker over. He also said the school s free-standing lockers will be replaced in a year with ones that will run along the walls of the school. The school has been planning to replace the lockers for a couple of years, he said. THORNAPPLE TWP — More than $300 in cash was reported stolen Friday from a borne on Hilltop Drive. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The victims told deputies the money was taken sometime between Jan. 16 and Jan. 21. Tbe cash was tbe only item taken from the borne, they said. Consumers Power worker hit by car HASTINGS TWP. — A Consumers Power worker was hurt when be was hit by a car Thursday. Jan 20. while trimming trees on Coburn Road near M-37. troopers at tbe Michigan State Police post in Hastings said. Jimmie D. Bush. 36. of 1106 N. Church. Hastings, was treated and released at Pennock Hospital. Troopers said Bush was trimming trees with several other men from Consumers Power at 10:50 a.m., when Bush went into the roadway pushing a wood chipper machine. A car. driven by Emily E. Grabau. 18. of 2749 Cobum Road, Hastings, then came over a small nearby hill. Grabau saw Bush in the road and tried to stop but lost control of the car and slid into Bush and the wood chipper machine. Grabau was ticketed for not being able to stop in time. Local woman held in drunk driving HASTINGS — A 35-year-old Hastings woman was arrested Thursday. Jan. 20, on a charge of drunk driving, third offense, Hastings City Police report. Kathy L. Krebs, of 4777 Barber Road, Hastings, also was ticketed for driving with a restricted license. Officers said Krebs drove by them at 2:13 a.m. when they were pulled over on Hanover Street near Walnut Street. They said they followed her after noticing she had no rear bumper on her car. and she pulled into a nearby gas station. Krebs reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .19 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. She had been convicted of drunk driving in 1989 and 1990, officers said. Man arrested in domestic assault HASTINGS — A 42-year-old Hastings man was arrested Monday on a charge of domestic assault. Hastings City Police report. Officers said the man was arguing with his wife ai 3:51 am. when be became angry and pushed a lamp sitting on a table beside his wife. Tbe lamp reportedly hit his wife in lhe face and caused her hps to swell The man and his wife had been drinking before the argument, officers said. The matter was turned over to lhe prosecutor s office. Two teens hurt in ruto accident HASTINGS TWP. — Two area leer trs were hurt Sunday when they lost control of their car and hit a tree off East State R< **, west of Powell Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Jodie L. Horning. 18. of 419 3rd Sire t. Middleville, was driving lhe car west on East Slate Road at 6:40 p.m when she los control of the vehicle while putting a tape in the radio, deputies said. Tbc car reportedly went off the road and hit a tree. Homing and her passenger. Dusun Gillons. 18. of 4166 Coats Grove Road,, were both hurt. Homing was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Gillons sought his own treatment. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-02-03.pdf 82ea6638fe7369c43f101ca0ec032106 PDF Text Text HASTI*r- P''P'.IC IIBRAWT i.: s t» «tHSl KA/.h . M. IM United Way drive hits 95% of goal Photo glimpses from Winterfest Saxons take nonleague tilt See Page 3 See Page 12 See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 i^s lc LlDr>r' 1.1 S. Church St. nasties, Ml Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 3. 1994 VOLUME 139. NO. 48 PRICE 25* News KCC may increase programs here Briefs by Elalac Gilbert Arrirtan/ Editor Going to college could become easier and more economical for Barry County County Board chair to speak Orvm Moore, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, will be the featured speaker al the next First Fri­ day Lunch and Learn forum Feb. 4. Jim Pino. < .uirman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, sponsor of the series, said Moore will talk about some recent controversial issues at the county level, including the animal shelter and regional solid waste landfill proposal. Pino said residents are welcome to br­ ing questions with them. Moore first was elected to the county board in 1986 and he served as vice chairman until 1993, when he was elevated to chairman after Ted McKdvey retired. Moore, who lives in Castleton Township, is a cash crop fanner who raises soybeans, wheat and com. He and his father, John, also have a business that sells farm equipment. The Lunch and Learn sessions are held at noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets In Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lunches. Coffee and lea will be provided by the Democrats. Blood drive set in Nashville The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive from 1 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Castleton Township Hall. National Red Cross officials say that Hood supplies are the lowest they've been since World War II. It was reported Tuesday morning that it was a good thing the casualties weren’t more severe in the California earthquake last month because there wouldn't have been enough blood. Anyone at least 17 years of age. weighing at least 110 pounds, in reasonably good health and who hasn’t donated blood in the 56 days previous to Feb. 7 is eligible to contribute. Legislative Coffee set The monthly Legislative Coffee will take place al 8 a m Monday. Feb 14. al the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. Stale Senator Jack Welborn and Stale Representative Bob Bender will be pre­ sent to talk about key issues and answer questions from the public. The Legislative Coffee aeries is spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the County Seat AH Barry County citizens are encouraged to attend Hepatitis vaccine is now available The Barry Eaton District Health Department will expand its Hepa'rtis B vaccine program to include all ages, beginning this month. The hepatitis B immunizations involve a series ■. three injections given at recommended intervals. Fees per injection are as follows: birth to 12 months, free; I through 10 years. $14.13; 11 to 19. $21.25; and 20 and older, $35.50. Hepatitis B is a serious viral disease of the liver and is an important cause of liver disease and cancer. The disease is contracted through con­ tact with infected blood and body fluids. Those at risk include babies bom to in­ fected mothers, those who share needles or have sex with infected people, and those who often are exposed to blood in their occupations. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at (517) 543-2430 or (517) 485-7110. More NEWS BRIEFS. Page 2 residents. Kellogg Community College officials, the County Futuring/Leadership Steering Committee and other community leaden are interested in expanding local educational op­ portunities. A survey to determine countywide com­ munity interest along with the needs of business and industry will be a major step in getting expansion plans off the ground. KCC President Dr. Paul Ohm said. He said it is premature to talk about whether a new facility or existing facilities would be used if KCC expands its programs in the county. Community leaders who are on the steer­ ing committee "feel the need to provide more local educational opportunities, not only for those who are right out of high school who want to go (to college), but for training, retraining and upgrading skills...the whole gamut." Ohm said. "We’ve been offering courses in the evening in Hastings for at least 10 years and we've seen some growth in those courses." Ohm said. "We are currently offering a number of day courses and a larger number of evening courses." "Our discussion (of expanding local classes) goes back several years when John Fehscnfeld was superintendent" of the Barry Intermediate School District." he said. KCC is currently ready to bid on the con­ struction of an academic facility in Branch County, but Ohm said, "we're not in that stage here. "We're in a stage of exploring what is needed and the group of people that were here this afternoon (for a meeting at the Barry Cooperative Extension Service) are looking at developing a community ques­ tionnaire to go out which would be pan of the information base to make a decision, probably in the summertime, as to how to proceed." be said. Whether plans materialize to offer more KCC programs in the county will depend upon the response to the queslicMinaire. feel­ ings of community leaders and business and industry needs." "We think it is extremely important for the public be allowed to have input into the final decision. We did the same thing in Branch County before we really went into that situation." said Kathy Tarr. KCCs di­ rector of public relations. A decision about constructing a building would come after program needs have been "I don’t think that you decide on a build­ ing before you decide on programs. Ohm said. "Programs drive what you have to do. So if the community wants purely academic programs then you might look at some joint use of existing facilities or you might look at the creation of new facilities. "We have in excellent relationship with the kcal school system." he said. At a recent meeting with Hastings School officials, the discussion focused on the po­ tential of jointly using space, be said. "We re also open, depending upon what the needs are, to develop some type of a facility, but 1 think it's premature now to answer that question before we have the data. See KCC, continued on page 2 New chamber president likes group's direction by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Mike Humphreys, owner of Miller Real Estate in Hastings, has assumed the presidency of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, accepting the gavel from thk retiring president, Dorothy Conklin. "Dorothy did a fine job." Humphreys sakl. and his goal for the Chamber will be to continue to reinforce the committee structure that was started during her tenure. "We'd like to continue solidifying the committee concept and achieve major goals that we've set." he said. He remarked that the new structure has helped the group accomplish much in the last year, and is functioning very well. "I'm "The minion of the Halting! Area Chamber of Commerce ii to promoir and enhance the growth and profytrity of the greater Hutingi community. The chamber, through board leaderihip and the active participation of the membenhip, leeki to repreient and become a itrong advocate for the attraction, retraction, and development of the educational, agricultural, com­ mercial, induitrial and civic inlereiti of our community." really pleased by the progress of things such as the 'Ambassador' program, an idea that came from the Community and Governmental Relations committee." Humphreys said. Another first for the Chamber is a community promotional brochure, an idea that came from Economic Developmental Committee. "I've seen drafts of it. and it's beyond what I had hoped for." be said of the brochure Over the next few months, there will be a membership drive, and quarterly dinners have been started, in which speakers will talk about issues of interest to chamber members. Humphreys said. The next dinner is set for Thursday. Feb 24, at the County Seat Restaurant. A big success for the chamber was the Christmas activities in Hastings, which recreational opportunities, and quality of life that a smaller community can provide, he said. Being located in the center of several metropolitan areas is also a plus for the area, and supplements Hastings industry and provides stability. Humphreys said. "We're really fortunate. Overall, in our community, we have a lot of reasons to be optimistic," he said. The things he named arc some of the reasons Hastings was named one of the top 100 towns in America, he said. He also mentioned the mall development in close proximity to the downtown area that allows cooperation between the two. le'ting them work together to develop and highlighted many community activities over a December weekend. Mike Humpherys. C.R.S. "We had terrific response from the people in the community, and also from the business people downtown." he said. It turned out that the Christmas celebration was a catalyst for other community joint events, he added. From the Retail Committee will come plans for the sidewalk sale, with emphasis on promotional events from the community that will focus on existing and new activities centered in the downtown area Hastings and Barry County have many natural advantages with their beauty and bruig business and shoppers into the community. "Also, we have leaders m the government units of the community that have been concerned with the health of the downtown and business district.," he said. For example, the new Courts and Law building being built in Hastings is important to keep people in the Hastings area, and a good decision by the Downtown Development Authority and other leader* of government, he said. The gtxxl people in the educational system in the area also help Hastings and the county shine, he said. They, along with others in the state and country are grappling with how to fund education right now. Humphreys said, but he credited the local educators for a maintaining a fine school system. One important thing to remember as a chamber member is that the merchant from downtown should tell the Chamber what needs to be done, and not have the process go the other way around, Humphreys stressed. Now that the committee structure is up and running. Humphreys says he is excited about the prospect of more work being done as the organization runs even more smoothly. "The chamber is very optimistic about Hastings. We're confident if people can work together, we can accomplish a great deal. It's exciting to sec all the people on the committees working, debating ideas. No one is perfect, but wc have good people on the committees and hopefully, the best will rise to the top.” be said. "We hope over time, our goals will become even more sophisticated so we can provide fundamental help to the business community." City tentatively accepts Ponderosa plans J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings Planning Commission Thursday tentatively approved plans to buikl a Ponderosa restaurant in Hastings. Members of the commission voted unanimously to accept a site plan proposal for the restaurant, but final approval is contingent on the revision of some aspects of the site plan and approval by Hastings' fire chief and director of public services. The site being considered for the restaurant is a 1.4-acrc lot near the comer of Court and Market streets, due east of the strip mall and K mart, but set back from K mart plaza was being planned, the city made an agreement with the owners of the mall and the residents on Green Street that a berm would be constructed on the south side of the mall property to block the resident's view of the mall and to reduce noise disturbance coming from the mall "One of the concessions the K mart developers provided was the berm." Gray said. much because residents can still sec the mall. Commission members stood firm on the point however, and Ziegler eventually agreed that construction of the berm could be included in the plans. The site plans will have to be altered, however, and the site of the building will have to be moved several feet north to accommodate the space the State Street. The proposed restaurant reportedly would measure 5.800 square feet and would be designed for a maximum of 224 patrons and 15 employees. The site plan was submitted to the commission by Jim Ziegler of Wolverine Building in Grand Rapids, a design building firm working on behalf of Ponderosa. Ziegler went over the site plan with the commission during the meeting and listened to the commission members' comments about die plan. The only significant concern arose over a berm the commission members wanted constructed at the south end of the property, between the restaurant and bouses facing Green Street. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said that when the Though the berm was not constructed along the whole length of the property, she said it was understood that the berm would be finished as the property at the mall was developed. Ziegler at first argued against continuing the berm construction, citing additional costs that would be involved. He also said the existing berms really do not accomplish berm would require, be said. Ziegler said moving the building north would mean the loss of some of the restaurants' planned 92 parking spaces. Hastings Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said the loss would not adversely affect the site plan because it planned for The site plan was submitted to the commission by Jim Ziegler (right) of Wolverine Building in Grand Rapids, a design building firm working on behalf of Ponderosa. extra parking spaces. If the restaurant chain continues its interest in the project, and final approval is granted quickly, it is speculated that construction could begin this spring and the work could be completed by summer or early fall. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 3. i994 Fire victim family picking up the pieces News Briefs Adrounie named to state board V Hany Adrounie of Hastings ha* been appointed by Gov John Engler to the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance Police Board of Directors Adrounie will serve from March 1*>M4 to September 1995 The MUSTFA Board reviews deci sions by the Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assistance Assurance Fund Administrator on re­ quests for money from the fund to repair leaking underground storage tank facilities. Adrounie. now retired after serving as dean of Western Michigan University 's School of Public Health, also has served as a member of the Hazard«»us Waste Policy Committee He is president of both the Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee -and the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee Estate planning seminar scheduled An estate planning and small business farm transfer seminar will be held on consecutive Tuesdays. Feb 8 and 15. al the Country Chapel on M-37 in Dowling The program will be held from 10 a m to 3 p m both day s Cost of the seminar, including a packet of resource materials vnd meals and refreshments, is $30 per person or $50 per couple The two seminars will include an ex planation of different types of property by Barry County Extension Ag Agent Jim Good, a presentation on how proper ty taxes affect an estate plan by MSU Farm Management Agent Roger Betz, comments from Barry County Probate Judge Richard Shaw, an explanation of probate procedures and wills by local at­ torney Jeff Youngsma. a discussion on gifting by MSU Ag Economics Specialist Dr Ralph Hepp, a presenta tion on trusts from Randy Tregard in of Hastings City Bank and an explanation of the ty pes and uses of life insurance in estate planning Final remarks also will be made by Betz and Hepp on passing the saml’l business or farm from one generation to another. For more information or to obtain a registration form, call Good at 948-1862 Kids farm safety workshop re-set The Farm Safety for Kids workshop that originally was scheduled for last Saturday has been postponed until this Saturday. Feb 5 The event w ill be held from 10 a m to I p m at the Barry Expo Center Building on the Barry County Fairgrounds Registration will be at 10 a m and the workshop, which will consist of four 25-mmute sessions, will begin at 10.30 Speakers w ill talk about such subjects as machinery, fire and first aid and elec­ trical safety A sack lunch will be provided A fee of $1 pei person will be collected al the door Pre-registration information should be sent to the Barry County Farm Bureau. 1611 S Hanover St . Hastings. 49058 The workshop is sponsored by the Farm Bureau Promotion and Education Committee and the Barry County Cixvperativc Extension Service Jaycees to offer singing valentines The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will offer a singing valentine service Io area residents on Vaier tine's Day. Mon­ day. Feb 14 For $6 the Jaycees will sing a song and deliver a card to the intended A song, a card, a candy kiss and a flower can be sent for $10 The singing valentines, a fund-raising service being provided for the seventh year in a row. may be sent to loved ones, parents, grandparents, children or even good friends The valentines will be delivered bet­ ween 8 a m and 8 p.m. Feb. 14 Proceeds will be used to fund Jayceesprojects in the community Requests within the city of Hastings are preferred, but special arrangements can be made to have one delivered out­ side of town A $10 minimum package is required to go outside the city limits The choice of songs will include "Let Me Call You Sweetheart." "Love Me Tender." "My Wild Irish Rose." "I Want a Giri Just Like the Girl Who Mar­ ried Dear Old Dad" and “Let Me Be Your Teddy Bear ” For more information or to order a singing valentine, call 945-9515 or 945-1675. A Hastings family is trying to piece their lives back together after losing everything they owned, including their family dog. in a late night fire that destroyed (heir house trailer Jan 22. Michael and Bonnie Shultz, who lived at 3800 Buehler Road for 21 years, did not have insurance for thetr home, nor for its contents. The couple, along with two of their children, is now staying at Michael’s mother s home next doc."When we lost everything, we were just out of it." Bonnie said. "No money or nothing We were out of luck." Bonnie and her husband were sleeping m their bedroom when the Tire started at about 20 minutes before midnight. Bonnie said she was awakened from her sleep by a loud banging noise in the home. At Tint she thought it was her daughter Heidi. 17. coming home from the movies, where she had gone with a friend, she said. Her son Matthew. 20. was also out for the evening with a friend. "1 thought my daughter came home early She has a habit of slamming the front door," she said When Bonnie awoke, though, she quickly noticed her throat tasted of smoke ar.' plastic and she began to choke. She stood up and switched on the bedroom light to find smoke filling the room. "You couldn't see nothing." she said. "Even with the light on you could not see a thing You couldn't even sec your hand in front of your face." She went around to her husband's side of the bed to wake him up. but he had taken some medication before going to sleep and was sedated. Bonnie finally got Michael up and then called out to their dog, named "Shu Shu." a poodle and Pekingese mix. who was sleeping in the room with them "I kept calling for the dog but the dog didn't come out." she said "Evidently she was scared and she hid underneath the bed." When Bonnie opened the bedroom door. See FIRE, continued on page 18 Pleasantview students learn about the rain forest KCC programs continued from page 1 ----- (.-------------- L open, but in a reasonable amount of time," NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings of Hastings in the state of Michigan, at the close of business on Deccember 31, 1993, published in response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12. United States Code. Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES & LIABILITIES: THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS Cash and balances due from depository institutions: Noninterest bearing balances and currency and coin Interest bearing balances Securities. Federal funds sold . Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS Allowance for loan and lease losses................................ LESS Allocated transfer nsk reserve Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance. and reserve....................... Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned........ ................. Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding intangible assets................................................. Other assets .............. Total assets ....................... ........................................ 3.710 None 18,665 2.000 None 18.868 167 None 18,701 None 897 <0 None None None 616 44.629 LIABILITIES DEPOSITS In domestic offices Noninterest bearing 7.046 'nterest bearing 32.598 Federal funds purchased................................................................................... Secunties sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U S Treasury .............. Other borrowed money .............................................................................. Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank s liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures ................. Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus 39.644 None None None None None 421 40.065 None EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus............... Common stock Surplus . ................................................................... —........................... Undivided profits and cap'tai reserves .............. LESS Net unrealized loss on marketable equity secunties Total equity capital Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital. We. the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities We declare that it has been examined uy us. and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared m conformance with the instructions and is true and correct Larry J Kornstadt Roben Sherwood Mark R S Johnson None MO 550 3.464 None 4,564 44.629 I. Frances M Johnson Vice President/Cashier of the above-named bank do hereby deciare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief Learning about the different parts of the rain forest as part of an earth study unit at Pleasantview are (left to right) Andrew Worth. Jill Jolley. Katie Boyer and Heath Augustine. They hold books that they used to study the endangered forests. Did you know that the forest has a canopy, umbrella, understory and a floor? "Based on the information that we have, we think there is a market in Barry County for 500 or 600 students going to school dur­ ing the day and 500 or 600 going to school at night, for atpund (a total of) 1.000 to 1J20Q studenX not the first day you REPORT OF CONDITION ASSETS Hastings fire officials said the fire was started by an electrical short in a back room of the trailer. It took fire fighters 4f minutes to get the blaze under control. Ohm said. Nearly 9 percent, or between 700 to 800 Barry County residents are pan of KCCs current student population. "The vast majority of them drive (to the Battle Creek Campus) during the day and a reasonable number are taking classes during the evening at Hastings High School, and we offer a couple sections during the day at the Barry Intermediate School District office conference room. So we've got about half the enrollment we project already." be said. An informal research study showed that KCC is where the largest group of college­ bound Hastings graduates go for higher edu­ cation. Concerning funding for KCCs local ex­ pansion. Ohm said, "we've had no discus­ sion about asking for a voted millage We've had no discussion about essentially becoming pan of a district. It's our view that that's premature right now and with all the confusion going on of school finance reform at the K-12 level, it’s just not a practical matter Things have to get soned out and see what happens." For Barry County, "were really talking about establishing a center at out-of-district tuition rates...the same amount of money that the residents of this county are paying now to drive down to Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek." he said. Except students would have cheaper transportation costs. KCCs out-of district rates are currently Non^ $60.60 for one credit hour and in-districi rates are $36. Students going to Western Michigan University pay an average of $90 None •o $100 a credit hour. $117 for Michigan State University, and $200 to 300 a credit hour for Olivet, Kalamazoo. Albion." he said. "But we're really talking about offering increased educational opportunities (for the people of the area), we re not talking about building a $10 million campus here. Ohm said. The survey will ask area residents what their opinions are and classes they might be interested in taking. That information will be compiled with opinions and needs of business and industry “We re working with a subcommittee of the Futuring Committee, chaired by Don Drummond The survey subcommittee is chaired by (Probate/Juvenile Court Judge) Richard Shaw There are other subcommit­ tees dealing with site and finance, public re­ lations and things like that." Ohm said. Drummond s group is hoping to issue a public report in early June "so all of the work that we arc doing now and th; data that's being collected will be po» in a re­ port." Ohm said. The school districts have been very coop­ erative and have people involved in the committee and know what s going on and we've had a good positive response from them to date, and expect to have that posi­ tive relationship continue." he said Dave Cole named winner of Hastings Middle School 'Geography Bee* Thirty seven Hastings Middle School students volunteered to compete in the 'Geography Bee" sponsored by National Geographic After several rounds. David Cole was named the champion, and J P DeWitt took the runner-up title Posing for a photo are DeWitt, (first row. left) and Cole (first row. right). Others who received certificates in the competition are (second row) Harry Dorcy. Jeff Arnett. Jake Reynolds, (third row) Ben Appleby. Brian Weatherly. Marc Haywood. Jim Beachnau and Zac Woodley With the group is Advisor Steve Kogge. seventh grade geography teacher 'Monsters* don't scare Pleasantview students Second graders in Jennifer Jenkins' class have been discussing monsters They even wrote books about silly, funny monsters, and drew pictures of them. Posing by the books they wrote are (left to right) Amanda Mam. Michael Boarts. Michael Fox, Sarah Brunt. Samantha Rook. and Mark Ferrall Some of the names of the books are "The Lady That Scares Me." ’The Nightmare and Me.’ and 'There's a Witch and Goblins in the Air ’ �The Hastings Banner — ihursday, February 3. 1994 — Page 3 United Way drive finishes reaching 95 percent of goal J-Ad Graphics News Service The Barn County United Way reached 95 percent of its goal in its fall 1993 campaign, it was announced earlier this week Cathy Williamson, outgoing executive director, said a total of $258,500 was col­ lected The goal was $272,000 Williamson is leaving her post at the United Way this week to rejoin the real estate business Her successor. Bonnie Ballenger, already has begun work Larry Komstadt and Fran Johnson, both of the National Bank of Hastings, served as co­ chairs for the appeal They will be succeeded in the 1994 drive by Bill and Diane Feldpausch of Hastings. Also. Dick Ward of Middleville is stepping down as president of the Barry County United Way Board of Directors, to be replaced by Chuck Monica of Delton A number of awards were presented earlier this week to businesses, agencies, profes­ sional groups and individuals They were to be presented at a ceremony last Thursday, but icy roads forced postponement Bronze Awards went to businesses or agen­ cies with an average contribution of at least $25 per employee, or from $45 to $60 per employee with corporate gift. Silver was for $40 to $70 per employee. or $70 to $100 with corporate gift. Gold was for an average of at least $100 per employee. The award winners are as follows: Gold Awards — Barry Cleaners. Barry Community Hospice. Barry County United Way. Drs Scott and Bard Bloom, Bosley Pharmacy. Buckland Insurance. Bumham In­ surance. Drs. Charles B and Charles Caldwell. Dr Eldon Cassell. Consumers Power and Local 257. Dr. Paul T. DeWitt Jr., Farm Bureau Insurance, First of America. First Presbyterian Church. Flexfab Inc.. Girrbach Funeral Home. Hastings Orthopedic Clinic. Hastings Savings & Loan. Hodges Jewelry. Dr Thomas M Hoffman. Thomas Johnson. Edward D Jones & Company, Dr Stephen D. Loftus. Dr. Lynn McConnell, Miller Real Estate. Parkview Motel, Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher. Dr. William Songer. Stack Agency. Slate Farm Insurance of Hastings. State Farm Insurance of Mid­ dleville. Thornapple Ophthalmology, Viking Corporation. Walker & Fluke and Barry County YMCA Silver Awards — Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors. Coleman Agency. Delton District Library. Department of Social Services. Food Bank of South Central Michigan. Dr. Stacey G. Garrison. Hastings Chy Bank. K mart. National Bank of Hastings. J.C. Penney. Thomappie Valley Physicians and United Methodist Church Bronze Awards — Barry County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Barry County Lumber. Barry County Telephone Company. Barry Intermediate School District. Cook’s Carpet Cleaning. Family & Children’s Ser­ vices. Great Lakes Bancorp. Dr. Glenn E. Hahn. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Hastings Area School System. Hastings Fiberglass Products. Hastings House. Hastings Manufacturing. Hastings Medical Group. J-Ad Graphics. Michigan Department of Transportation. Michigan Secretary of State. Michigan State Police. Schondelmayer Insurance. Thomappie Kellogg Schools and Thomappie Valley Development. Travel Awards, which go to the business, group or agency with the top contributions in their divisions, went to Business. Hodges Jewelry. Education, Thomappie Kellogg Schools; Finance. Insurance and Real Estate (FIRE). Hastings Mutual Insurance; In­ dustrial. E.W Bliss. Professional. Siegel, Hudson. Gee &. Fisher; and Public Agencies. YMCA Volunteer Awards were presented to Mary Campbell. Bob Chamberlain, Roy Carlson. Jim Coleman. Suzi Hamilton. Dave Storms. Ken Witker and Celeste Wolverton. Pillar Awards for outstanding individual contributions to the drive went to Don and Nancy Button. Larry Case. Mark Christensen. Douglas DeCamp. Dor and Sue Drummond. Gordon Dudley. Kathy Dunn. Dr. Dune Ebaugh. Dr. Michael Flohr. Mitch Friddle. Mrs Florence Tyden Groos. Richard Groos. Dave Heflin. Lon Lefanty. David Mil chell. Willard Pierce. William Schilthroat. Paul and Rosellen Siege!. Steven Soya. Gaylord Thoman. David and Ruby Thomas. Jason Thomas. Hank Vevcrica. William Wallace Several contributors to the United Way wish to remain anonymous Among the winners of Gold Awards are representing Stack Agency; Mary Campbell. Hastings Savings & Loan; Kim VanderVeen. Cathy Williamson. Barry County United Way; Insurant.*) Agency. (from left) Gordon Dudley, Viking Corp.; Todd Harding. Thornapple Ophthalmology; and Pat Buckland. Buckland Among the Volunteer Award recipients are (from left) Mary Campbell, Chris Mahon (for Suzi Hamilton), Jim Coleman and Roy Carlson. Bronze Award winners are reprerented by (from left) Jan Carr. Hastings Manufacturing; Tom Mohler. Barry Intermediate School District; Jo Steb­ bins, Hastings Area Schools; and Melvin Jacobs. J-Ad Graphics. Among the members of the Campaign Cabinet for the United Way's 1993 appeal, shown with mugs, are (from left) Pat Buckland (for his father, Gary), Fran Johnson, Stephanie Fekkes, Diane Feldpausch, Bill Feldpasuch and Larry Komstadt. Gordon Dudley (center) shows his Pillar Award to United Way campaign co-chalrs Larry Komstadt and Fran Johnson. Outgoing United Way Board President Dick Ward (right) presents awards to campaign cochairs Larry Komstadt and Fran Johnson. Diane Feldpausch, who will be co­ chair of next fall's drive, shows a Gold Award won by Miller Real Estate 'Students of the Month1 named at Hastings Middle School Representing two winners of Travel Awards are Marge Bums (right) of E.W. Bliss and Stephanie Fekkes of Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher. Have Something to Sell? can 945-9554 24 HOURS A DAV 7 DAVS A WEEK Earning plaudits for being good role models for their classmales and others in the Hastings Middle School are the ‘Students of the Morth" for December They are (front row. left to right) Brandon Hammond. Chad Campbell. Brandon Eddy. Nicole Hesterly. Leteia Pennington, Danielle Bowman. Callie Girbach. Kyle Winkler. Mike Wolfe, (second row) Jason McCarty. Holty Goggins. Dan Johnston, Mike Kerkemeyer. Trixie Buskirk, Andrew Safie, Les Bom. Mike Sheehan. Ben Anderson, (third row) Justin Gordenski, Christine Lancaster. Jamie Reid. Amanda Williams. Jessica Crowley. Gena Duflo, Amanda Strickland. Kevin Geriinger. Jessica Olmsted and Jim Storms Missing are Charlie Thomas and Corey Thompson Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. \_ _______________________________ / Representing Silver Award winners are Jim Coleman of the Coleman Agency and Larry Komstadt of Natlonal Bank of Hastings. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 Let's not judge landfill proposal on emotions alone 7b The Editor: 3 j Letlm Over the last feu months I have had the pleasure of meeting many Hastings and Barrs Count) residents as a representative of Hastings Sanitary Service, uhich is managed by Ken Neil, a life long area resident Hastings musn't be a dumping ground To The Editor: I am writing in response to the proposal that would allo* for our local landfill to accept garbage from 12 surrounding counties, in­ cluding Kent It is hard for me to believe that this is a question people even need to think about. Of course the answer should be resounding “no!" When one removes the myopic glasses and allows himself to sec beyond the finan­ cial promises." "safety guaranties" and general whitewashing of the issue, then we ar­ rive at a simple life vs. money conflict of priorities This is a matter of which we should not even have to hesitate in order to reach an ap­ propriate response We must reach a decision that upholds life, and does not sell out our children or the land, water and air to which we owe our lives P. should not be so simple for any big city corporation with money to just walk in. make more money by exploiting our land and dump­ ing in our back yards, then undoubtedly mov­ ing on to greener pastures. Why is it that these big city persons assume that they can just slide nght on m while all of us (small town folk) either jump when we are told or will just lie down and play dead in favor of pieces of green paper with pictures of presidents on them'* Let us not forget that the land, water, air and healthy life of this county is worth more than any amount of money. I will gladly pay more cash for garbage service than sell out to other counties in order to "remain com­ petitive.” No price, no matter bow high, can buy back a living, unpolluted environment once it is gone Certain!). a landfill of an) size, no matter how well it is constructed, poses risks to our environment and our health Yet how can we in good conscience increase those risks by knowingly accepting outside waste’ Our "Top 100" town would not be one for long Hastings is in a place of transition and the choices we make today will directly affect the situation we will find ourselves m tomorrow We must do what we can to maintain stan­ dards to keep our landfill as low impact as possible. This includes not accepting other counties' garbage and potential pollution, and we must also do our share within the county to reduce waste We can pay attention to packaging waste on the products we buy. as well as reduce, reuse a-1 recycle whenever possible We will reap what we have sown, and this does include what we allow others to pay us to sow in our Barry County back yard. I believe that w hen the people of this county open their hearts and eyes and look around, they see life and the beauty of the land here, not dollar signs. We will not be coerced, threatened, tricked, underestimated or bought. We have our priorities straight and by far the majority of county residents are strongly opposed to Barry becoming the dum­ ping place for 12 other counties. Obviously, it is a bad idea we would live to regret So. for the sake of our children, the quality of all life, and the health of all Barry genera­ tions to come, speak up! Call our County Commissioners and your township super­ visors and urge them to vote "no." Tara Walld^rff Hastings Steve Lawrence should get a new trial 7b The Editor: I have followed the Lawrence trials. Now that Candy Lawrence has been found not guil­ ty. it puts a whole new light on Steve Lawrence's trial. There was new evidence that was introduc­ ed in the Candy Lawrence trial (hat was said to prove that Steve was innocent. There was testimony and physical evidence introduced that prescription drugs given to Steve without ever seeing a doctor may have affected his ability to competently stand trial and testify for himself. The jury heard testimony for th ire months. If there was any evidence. Prosecutor Dale Crowley could have presented it to the jury in a few days. What a waste of taxpayers* money! Then after the "Not Guilty” verdict. I read a statement in the Banner from Mr. Crowley that he "now has a stronger case against Steve Lawrence." Who's he trying to fool? It’s time to right a wrongful conviction. After hearing new evidence about Stephen Lawrence in Candy Lawrence's trial, the jury has answered "not guilt". It’s time for the prosecutor to answer to Barry County 1 was also shocked to hear of testimony entered in the Candy Lawrence trial that there was an affidavit stating that jurors of the Steve Lawrence trial said '’the prosecution did not prove their case against Steve Lawrence, but they thought Steve Lawrence lied on the stand." We have not set a precedent in Barry Coun­ ty. You can convict a man to life in prison, "without proof beyond a reasonable doubt. " The prosecutor does not have to prove guilt. From now on in Barry County, we just have to put the defendant on the stand, and if the jury "thinks'* he is lying, put him in prison for life. Is this what being a American is all about? Deciding innocent or guilt by emotion and feelings, not evidence? This is what we cJl justice? This is our right to a fair trial? Candy Lawrence was found not guilty, now Steve Lawrence's jury must Live with the fact they may have put an innocent man in prison for life because they "thought" he lied on the stand. God help us. After reading in the Banner that Steve Lawrence will be in court on Feb 14 and 15. making a motion for a new trial based on new evidence introduced in Candy’s trial. I believe Steve should be beamed a new "fair" trial, and receive a verdict based on facts, not feel­ ings and emotions. Sandra K. Smith Greenville. Sex education leads to sex crimes To The Editor: School analysts. What were schools like in the past, and what is their condition m 1994? I speak as a senior citizen. 91 years old. a teacher for nine years, a parent for 62 years, a lover of people, adults and boys and girls. In 1994 we can see the results of the past, and it is visible to glimpse the future. We ask this question. "What is the condi­ tion of the world today?" I have in mind the United States and the circling of the whole earth. To begin with, we ask two questions: I. Arc schools for the scholars, or arc they for the teachers ’ 2 Do schools of today accept scholars as listeners and not learners? The ci’* ——■m sec that sex education was slipped into the school cur­ riculum. purely and intentionally as a com­ mercial venture And it worked, for it made big money for those Eastern professors, who put sex education in graded courses and sold it to the stupid school boards. What was the result.’ It has given us a nation where sex crimes flourish everywhere We need educators who think with their heads and not their jaws, as former President Calvin Coolidge once remarked Where do we find real teachers'’ We have the students May God lead our nation of America. Cameron Mclntryc Hastings As you know, we are proposing an amend ment to the Barry County Solid Waste Plan to permit expansion of the service area and ex­ pansion of acreage used for waste disposal The plan would allow Barry County to have a viable facility for solid waste disposal, al reasonable costs, and maintain local control of solid waste disposal practices As I have attended municipal and 641 com­ mittee meetings and met with citizens, many people have asked to know more about my employer. City Management Corporation, and Anthony Soave. the independent owner of Hastings Sanitan Service What has today become City Management Corporation began m 1974 when Anthony Soave acquired a waste transfer business in Detroit and a small landfill in western Wayne County These acquisitions were a natural outgrowth of his contracting and demolition business As Ken Neil has done here at Hastings. An­ thony Soave learned the waste management business and how to operate landfills by doing most of the work himselt Mr Soave dealt directly with local waste haulers, nearby com­ munities and environmental engineers During the 198s. as our environmental knowledge and conscienceness increased, it became char that it would take advanced engineering and construction technology — and considerable resources — to manage modem landfills Reflecting public concern, slate and federal regulations were becoming increasingly protective of the environment Many communities across the nation adopted a regional approach to managing their waste steams. And as landfill operations became more complex, the industry itself began to consolidate and service areas grew larger. It also became clear that only en­ vironmental companies of a certain size, with necessary economies of scale, would be able Now chaplain can say goodbye 7b The Editor: I want to thank Cathy Lucas for her cxcllent article about Gary Carpenter in a recent edi­ tion of The Hastings Banner I was driving to work at Fort Gordon last October when I heard the Navy's official news release about the U.S.S Scorpion on the CBS News. Immediately. I remembered Gary and was reminded of a kind, caring young man. I remembered a man who appreciated friends and was himself appreciated by his friends. Now we know what happened to the U.S.S. Scorpion and how Gary died. Now. 1 can say good-bye to a friend. — •• 1 Chaplain (MAJ) Dennis E. DeMond August. Ga. Health-care questions should be asked To The Editor: How is it that hundreds of thousands of il­ legal immigrants come to this country and are given free health care, yet the Clinton ad­ ministration says millions of Americans can't get coverage'’ Wc had better wake up and start questioning why millions of our tax dollars are going to support these people while our government tells us how terrible we arc for not wanting to cover our own legal citizens This administration is being allowed to perpetuate lies and unfounded "facts" to gain control of a large segment of our gross na­ tional product for their own desires of socialized government control. Wake up and smell the coffee. America. Call or write your congressman to demand that our voices be heard on this very important issue that could well change our lives — for the worse! — and shift even more power over our lives to this inefficient, bureaucratic machine tht now allows free health care to il­ legals in our country. Maureen Dudley Dowling to survive In the face of increasing competition from national environmental companies. Anthony Soave started to build a team of people who possessed the skills needed to transform City Management into a modem environmental services company Today, the employees of landfills, the managing of waste processing and treatment facilities, the operation of com posting and recycling facilities, and the cleanup of contaminated sites. City Management Corporation is far from the largest waste management company operating in the state It is. however, large enough to guarantee the competent and responsible operation of any landfill that An­ thony Soave owns At the same lime. City Management is as an independently owned company and. therefore, is more responsive to local community concerns than the large multi-national corporations. During the 1980s. Ken Neil faced the same challenges of Anthony Soave. With limited resources, limited income potential and ever increasing government regulation, it became harder and harder to afford the advanced technology required at Hastings Sanitary Ser vice. Ken decided to sell his business to An thony and become a member of the City Management team One of the key reasons was that he was impressed by the standard of operations mainiaintxl at other landfills owned by Mr. Soave. Since the purchase of Hastings Sanitary Service. Mr Soave has invested considerable money, despite limited revenues, toward meeting or exceeding all state and federal regulations This includes the new federal Subtitle D regulations, which took effect last fall These investments reflect sound business practices They also represent a genuine con cem for the community, as there were no preconditions or promises from the county at tachcd to the purchase of Ken's landfill. A similar philosophy has applied to Mr Soave’s ownership of landfills in other outstaie Michigan communities, which include Genessee. Crawford. Saginaw and Bay counties Some of the improvements that will be im­ plemented at Hastings Sanitary Service, which Ken would not have been to afford, in­ clude a new landfill gas monitoring and ex­ traction system, using top liners when landfill "cells" are filled, and a special double com­ posite liner for all new landfill cells. Mr Soave has also continued Ken's recycl­ ing programs, at nominal charge to the com­ munity and introduced a much-needed household hazardous waste collection program Owning a landfill involves substantial finan­ cial risk. The bottom line is that regardless of how many years capacity remains at a landfill, it takes daily investment, know-how and ef­ fort to meet regulations and protect the en­ vironment Operators cannot simply wail for the collection revenue to "add up" before making these investments. Mr Soave is not a newcomer to the waste business or to Michigan. He has been at this for nearly 20 years It has been his life’s work Each landfill owned by Anthony Soave has an excellent environmental record. This is the result of a true commitmemt to every com­ munity in which he does business, based on substantial investment — in good economic times and bad Ken Neil and Anthony Soave have fulfilled all their promises to the citizens of Hastings and Barry County. 1 think this u the "record" that residents should consider when judging our expansion proposal Mr. Soave is asking for a formal, enforceable, pact with this com­ munity that will serve the best interests of all parties. Steven Balagna Vice President. Corporate Development City Manaagement Corp. Daytime TV talk show not for kids To The Editor: Does airing garbage make it smell better-’ On Friday. Jan. 28. our children had the day off from school because of the icy roads, and my 5-year-old son was so excited because he was going to get to watch a kids' program that airs at 2 p.m . a time that he is usually in school. Around 1:30. he began asking the question. "Hov many more minutes. Mommy?" 1 would tell him and he would wait a few minutes before he asked again. Well, when it got to be about five minutes before the show he turned on the TV and un­ fortunately caught the last five minutes of a talk show on Channel 17. On the show, two women were talking about uses of "dead in bed husbands" and showed a cartoon picture of a naked man standing on his head being us­ ed for a towel rack. How creative! This is something every 5-year-old should know! As 1 raced across the room to shut off the TV. he also heard about an exercise that could improve your husband’s sexual performance, using language that was most inappropriate for any child to hear. My children were very embarrased and I was appalled. 1 immediately called the station to let them know how 1 felt about this typejifl program, but was told that the complaints per-’ son was out. Funny, that’s what they told me’ last time. Simply turning the channel or shutting off the TV is not going to solve Lhc problem. It's going to take people letting the stations know how we feel about the programs that they air. We deserve better than (his. and so do our children. Mary Hodges Hastings Emergency room waft was too long To The Editor: 1 recently had the pleasure of going to our local remodeled hospital emergency room dial always seems as slow as a group of snails. Every time I have an emergency and go to the emergency room, there is always a long wait But this last time we had to wait for an hour in the waiting room, then the nurse came out. took my sister's vitals, and then we had to wait another half hour before my sister was able to get a room to be looked at But there we waited for another two and a half hours before a doctor would come to see what was wrong There was only one doctor and several nurses. Another thing that 1 can't understand is that they spent all that money remodeling the emergency room and building Pennock Village, while their service is still poor in the emergency field. The word emergency means a sudden and unexpected turn of events, calling for im­ mediate action. Yet when you have an emergency, you sit and wait. 1 think they should get it in gear and make some changes around there to make it easier to get the help and service that we pay for. or change the name I wonder what would happen if the doctor got hurt and had to go the emergency room He probably would get seen nght away because of his position. But the rest of us would have to wait. With all the money we pay to the hospital for the emergency care, they should be able to afford another doctor to give the people of Hastings and surrounding area proper care that we need and deserve I would like to know how many other peo­ ple feel this way about the Pennock emergen­ cy room and the emergency staff Lisa Wymer. Hastings HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since J856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Owttton o« J-Ad Graphs* tnc 1B52N Broadway Hastrtg*. 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' We need more people 'ike the Guardian Angels around. They're all volunteers and they don't cost us a penny.” "We can't. As long as man lives on earth there will be wan and fights.' "Hopefully, we will better educate everybody." "We should qua having so much violence on television. There are too many cop shows. lutever happened to the Waltons?" �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 3. 1994 — Page 5 Actions speak louder than words FINANCIAL /umuvoo. Mark D. Chrtstanaan of Edward D. Jonas & Co. Mutual Fund prospectuses may change Before purchasing a mutual fund, an in­ vestor must be given a prospectus The pro­ spectus describes the history and background of the fund's managers, the fund's objectives, financial statement and other essential dMa This .equirement was established by the in­ vestment Company Act of 1940. and it has prevailed virtually untouched since then However, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is now considering streamlining the prospectus requirement to allow sellers of mutual funds to provide a summary prospectus rather than the tradi t tonal version A summary prospectus would still have to include all key information about the mutual fund and would be subject to full prospectus liability under the Securities Act. but it would be written in a more concise, easy-to-read format than the traditional prospectus The Investment Company Institute (IC1). the national association of the mutual fund in­ dustry. strongly supports the SEC's proposal Cnug S. 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Split + 7. -17. + 67. + 7, + 7. + 37. + 17. — -27. —17. + 7. +2 — 7, +3 —17, — 7. —17. + 27. +2 — 17. — 7. + 7, —9.10 - 05 + 93 72 To applause, the President delivered his State of the Unnm speech promoting health care reform, tougher crime legislation, welfare reform, and leaner, cost-conscious government There are mans good words However, you can't just listen to what politi­ cians say. you have to watch what they do I liked what the President said about crime, but we heard many of the same promises last year, and still, he has no crime bill He sup­ ported "three strikes and you're out" legisla­ tion that would put away three-time violent felons for life Repuolicans introduced this legislation last year, and even now. few Democrats have joined the unanimous Republican support He's talked tough about welfare since the 1992 campaign, but still, he has no welfare reform bill During the cam­ paign. the President also promised a tax cut for the middle class In his speech, he said. "Only the wealthiest 1.2 percent of Americans will face higher income tax rates and no one else will, and that is the truth " But he didn't mention the 4.3 cent gas tax. or the renewal of the 5 cent 1990 gas tai And he forgot to add that you will pay Medicare tax on more of your income, and that senior citizens will pay income tax on a larger part of their Social Security benefits There were no increases in "income lax rates." but certain ly. there were tax increases. In his speech, the President took credit for "deficit reduction." but even after tax hikes, this country's debt will increase by 50 percent in five years. By 1998. the public debt under the President's plan will have risen to $6.2 trillion from $4.3 trillion in 1993 Under his plan, new spending will outstrip inflation every year — adding $300 billion a year for expanded welfare and social programs by 1998 In addition, the Administration helped the liberals in Congress defeat the Penny/Kasich spending cuts, which would have reduced federal spending by just one percent over five years The President deserves credit for putting some important issues on the national agenda • Most Americans agree that we need health care reform to bring prices down. The big debate will be whether or not government totally takes over the health care system. • We must stop further cuts in the national defense. Before President Bush left office, he recommended a $40 billion cut for the military over five years. Last summer. Con­ gress passed President Clinton's $120 billion cut. nearly all of which will go to new domestic spending. After these drastic cuts, we can't afford further reductions in our na­ tion’s military strength • We must strengthen American families It's interesting that, consistent with national Letters When you need to say "Welcome", to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations" to a family member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to We'll pay dearly for regional landfill The Hastings To the editor: I’ve done a lot of reflecting on the idea of a regional landfill in Hastings and must admit I'm against it. I grew up outside of Detroit near one of the landfills that serves Wayne Coui.’i Il's an immense "no man's land" that loors bad and smells foul. 1 was always saddened *n look al it and think that the highest hill in that area is a pile of our trash covered m scraped earth By creating a regional landfill in Hastings, a similar sight one day will be ours II would be NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION a sad mistake indeed Purwcnt io tho provisions of Public Act 183 ol The land of Barry County is truly beautiful 1943 os om»nd»d notice is hereby given that the I've wandered much of ii on foot. To allow Barry County Board ol Commissionors hove Hastings io become a dumping ground for dis­ adopted the following Ordinance which amend* tant counties would be an injustice to the land •he Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow­ itself and an insult to its current residents and ing manner ORDINANCE NO A -3 93 residents yet to be bom. ARTICLE IV While outside interests would profit, we Section 4.2 — Lot — Building Relationships will forever have to live with the results of this DELETE — H ‘ from the following sentence venture. We will have more to lose than to Hereafter, every building erected razed, gam from this situation. altered or moved shall be located on a lot of record What happens in 20 years, when the pro­ os defined herein and except in the cose of on ap­ proved multiple dwelling development, a mobile posed landfill is filled up? No doubt, more home pork, or a form (os regulated m the A AR wood and fields of Barry County will have CR or H district) there shall be no more than (I) been bought up for the next phase of dumping principal building and its permitted accessory What would really be gained ’ A few jobs structures located on each lot in any zone district (buzzword) and a feeble amount of mono) permitting residential use Section 4.3 — Temporary Uses The land is infinitely more valuable than DELETE — "H” from the following sentences either of those things because some of us get A. 4. One recreational unit, os defined may be our food from this land and all of us get our temporarily located and occupied for recreational water here purposes on a lot in on A. AR. CR. H. RL zone BANNER Call 945-9554 Legal Notice district only, provided that (I) the owner of the lol is also th*, owner of the tec real ionaI unit. (2) the recreo‘iona! unit is not rented or leased to the oc cuponts. (3) there ore no violations of health nr sanitary codes. (4) the recreational unit is not per monently connected to utilities or sewer septic Rys terns Section 4.20 — Home Occupation* DELETE — "H from the following sentence A. Home occupot-ons shall be permitted o* Special Uses in this Ordinance in the following zon­ ing districts R-1. R-2. R-3 RL 1 RL 2. A AR and H The Home Occupation shall not be allowed when in the opinion of the Borry County Planning Zoning Commission, the home occupation would change or alter the residential character of a neighborhood Section in — Keeping of Ammol* DELETE — ”H from the following A. All zone district except the A AR CR or H B. in the A. AR. CR. or H Districts ARTICLE V Section 5.0 — Zoning Districts DELETE - Mobile Home Pork from C. R-3. Two Family. Low Density Multiple Family and Mobile Home Pork and Residential District DELETE — P ”H“ — Future Expansion District REPLACE WITH - P MHP — Mobile Home Pork District ARTICLE VI Section 6.15 — “H”. Future Expansion District DELETE ENTIRE SECTION The above named ordinance become effective January 22 1 994 following the approval from the Michigan Deportment of Commerce Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection m the Borry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hastings Michigan between the hours 8 00 a.m.-5 p m (dosed between 12-1 pm) Monday thru Friday Please call 948 4830 for further miormotion Dote January 3) 1994 ORVIN MOORE Chairperson ' ery County Board of Commissioners NANCY I BOERSMA Borry County Clerk (2 3) No matter how modem or high-tech, a regional landfill will defile our land, and in the end. degrade our communities. But ail of this leads to a deeper and equally troubling issue, one that affects not only residents of Barry County , but the entire na­ tion Our present production consumption lifestyle produces far more than what we need to exist And. as a result, we have created a never-ending stream of garbage We know we don't want anyone elsc’s trash, but we must begin to do something about our own Wc need to adjust our at­ titudes and carefully consider what we want, what we think we need and what we truly can do without. Wc need only peck into our trash bags for possible ideas Though wc all must lake responsibility for the present garbage problem, the proposed regional landfill seems merely an economical­ ly inspired "quick fix" with negative effects that will far outweigh the positive. It is a short term solution that simply entertains fossilized attitudes that let the next generation worry about the mess we've made Robert Shimmin Hastings Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH polls, the Preskicni supported stronger families, sounding very much like former Vice President Quayle This rising consensus about families shows the American people's support foi the same ideals that the media ridiculed during the 1992 campaign I welcome the President's renewed attention to the issues important to all Americans But we don't need a massive dose of big govern- ment to solve our problems. He ought to follow through on his speech with bipartisan action without raising taxes or expanding government control over individuals If the President is serious and will provide some Democratic votes, we can pass health care reform, anti-crime legislation, welfare reform, and strengthen families Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Jor.uory 24 1994 .ommon Council met in rogulor session in the City Holl Council Chambers Hastings Michigan on Monday January 24 1994 at 7 30 p m Mayor Mory Lou Gray presiding 1 Present at roll call were members Josperse Moy White. Bleam Brower Campbell Hawkins Ketchum 2 Pledge to Flog 3 Moved by Hawkins supported by Moy that the minutes of the January 10. 1994 meeting be ap proved as read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk (See *10 for corrections to minutes of 1-10-94) Yeos All Absent None Corned 4. Invoices read Chemical Products $1774 09 Deloitte 8 Touche 4 100 00 Hostings Sanitary Service 1.112.50 Morton Soil 3 340 35 Slogel Concrete 1 553.X Burke Equipment Co 60 052 Moved by Moy supported by White that the above invoice be approved os read Yeas Ketchum Howkins Campbell. Brower Bloom White Moy Josperse Absent None Carried 5 Moved by Brower supported by Howkins that the invoice for $48,481 to Wogner Flock Builders be approved from the Water Bond Account Yeas Josperse Moy. White Bloom. Brower Campbell Howkins. Ketchum Absent None Carried 6 Moved by White, supported by Ketchum that the invoice for $155.84 to M.C. Smith be paid from contingency with repayment from DDA Streetscope (not from loon account) Yoos Ket­ chum. Howkins, Campbell. Brower. Bloom White Moy. Josperse Absent None Carried. 7 Moved by White, supported by May that $3,471 86 »o M C Smith be paid from money from Tyden Pork Renovation Grant Yeai Josperse Moy White Bloom Brower Campbell. Howkins Ketchum Absent None Carried 8 Moved by Brower, supported by Moy that the Mayor be authorized to sign a cost agreement for traffic signal control with the Michigan Deport meat of Transportation for M-37 M 43 (Broadway) at M-37 M 43 State St at an estimated annual cost of $1 344 DOT 75% $1 006 and City 25% $336 Yeos Ketchum Howkins. Campbell. Brower Bl eom White May Josperse Absent None Corned 9 Moved by Josperse supported by Howkins that the following correspondence be received and placed on file —Minutes st 12-21-93 £-911 Administrative Board —Minutes of 1-12-94 Maple Ridge Historic District Siudy Committee. Proclamation for school board recognition month — January —Minutes of 1-12-94 City/County Airport Commission —letter ol 1-11-94 MML — Competitive bid re­ quirements lor State Revenue Sharing Yeas All Absent None Carried 10 Moved by Josperse. supported by White that the letter of 1-19-94 from MOOT concerning M-43 ond Woodlawn Avenue intersection and Letter of 1-12-94 from Robert ond Rachel Borton Re pur chose of portion of City Street be referred to the Street Committee Yeos All. Absent None Corned 11 Move by Josperse. supported by Howkins that the letters of January 17 18. X from the YM CA regarding use of parks for Women s Softball ond Corporate Olympics — Summer Playground be granted under the Director of Public Services Yeos All Absent None Carried 12 Mayor Gray invited council ond deportment hoods to attend the DARE graduation Wednesday January 26. at 12 X p.m. at the Central Auditorium os requested by DARE Officer Cross which was cancelled last week 13 Moved by While, supported by Brower that the resolution to the Department of Treasury put­ ting the City in compliance with Act 167 ond 168 in Michigan 1993 to maintain eligibility for State Revenue Sharing payments be adopted Yeas All Absent None Carried 14 Councilman Compbell stated that he needed a Street Lighting Committee meeting before the next council meeting Mayor recommended he see clerk after meeting for ony scheduling conflicts CORRECTION: 15 Moved by White supported by Brower that the recommendation of the Finance Committee was to reimburse Chief Sarver $510 50 for tuition for college course in monogement and organize tion development Yeos Josperse Moy White Bleam Brower Campbell Howkins. Ketchum. Ab­ sent None Corned ’o Moved by White, supported by Howkins that c transfer be mode to the JEDC for October nvember ond December 1993 of $15.000 and stor•g with January 1994 payments to be mode at the •d of each month at $5 000 for the 1993/94 ■Vx'qet year Yeas Ketchum Hawkins Campbell s’ower, Bleam. White Moy Josperse Absent June Corned 17 Moved by White * epported by Brower that tl-e December 1993 Trial Balance and Revenue Status report* be received and placed on file Yeos All Absent None Corned 18 Moved by Brower supported by Hawkins tho' <23 of the council minutes for 1-10-94 be cor rec ted to read surface nght* not subsurface Yea* All Absent None Corned 19 Moved by White, supported by Moy that the December 1993 Police report be received and plac­ ed on file Yea* All Absent None Corned 20 Moved by Howkins supported by White that the 1993 Annual Police report be received ond placed on file. Yeos All. Absent; None Corned. 21 DPS reported on rhe Water Plant construction with J.C. Carlson. It is on line fulltime and they ore still fine tuning the operation The mechanical con­ tractor ond systems control contractor will be finalizing their subcontracts ond when they ore done the pointers will finish interior painting. The DDA Streetscope project electrical contractor is continuing to work on the light pole installation ond od)ustment They will be reinstating the overhead stop signs and relocate the State Michigan traffic signal to the new strain pr ies this week Then they will install the tower and flag pole lighting and conclude their work until spring Tyden Park renovation architec' is schedul ed to complete prelim.nary design for the pork im­ provement* by next week It will then be submit­ ted to the DNR for bidding. Deportment of Public Services personnel have been busy with snow removal, flooding and clearing the skating rink at Fish Hatchery Pork removing deod and diseased trees in Second Word repaired water main breaks on Thorn St ond Broadway ond Court, continued to repair playground equipment, patched major streets as time allowed The DPS requested resident* to watch their waler supply for signs of freeze up such as decreased flow or pressure in­ creased sediment or discoloration of the water If the City con catch freezing water services before they freeze completely, we can prevent them from freezing closed He asked residents to coll Ci*y Holl or the Water Plant if they notice any of these signs ond we will have crews out to take core of it. even on weekends 72 Moved by Brower supported by White that the quarterly ond yearly fire reports b*» received ond placed on file Yeos All. Absent None Carried 23 Moved by Josperse supported by Ketchum that the annual Library report presented by Bor boro Schondelmayer for the fiscal year 1993 be received and placed on file. Yeas All. Absent None Carried. 24 Councilman Moy brought up o notice residents hove been receiving which soys third notice service controct from Amerrcoble Internaf tonal listing the fees for service but if they sign the contract it will only cost them $2.X. City At­ torney Jim Fisher stated that is the I ubscribers op­ tion to sign or not. He stated that they hove re­ quested information from Amerrcoble on their rotes ond there is a question to whether the rotes ore appropriate or not 25 Councilman Josperse asked Fisher to hove Stephanie give a report updating council on what is happening with Americoble. 26. Mayor Gray stated that there was a DDA meeting scheduled for 4 00 p m. on Tuesday con­ cerning the Hostings Hotel ond invited council ond deportment hoods to attend. 27 Moved by Campbell supported by White to odpurn at 8 18 p.m Reod ond approved Mory Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk (2/3) Advertisement for Bids RN - OB Dept. In the January 27th, 1994 Hastings Banner it should have read One (1) 1994 Truck not Two (2) 1993 Trucks. The rest of the information remains the same. Part Time - 12-Hour Shifts (Day or Night Shift Available) Thank you. Jeff Mansfield Director of Public Services Pennock Hospital, a progressive community hospital, has two part-time opportunities for Registered Nurses with experience in Obstetrics. Will be scheduled every third weekend. TOM REED JR. Happy 19th Birthday Pennock Hospital offers the latest in technology and rzwwM efficiency in the remodeled OB Unit, featuring single-room maternity care (LDRP), cental fetal monitoring, and section deliveries on the Unit. From Your Bud — Jason Pennock Hospital offers a complete compensation package which includes weekend and shift differentials, an innovative flexible benefits system which is prorated BLOUGHS MINI STORAGE for part-time employees; Paid Time Off system; tuition reimbursement for continuing education; personal tax-deferred savings plan to which Pennock Hospital will contribute as much as 5% of your salary; 24 HOUR AVAILABILITY AVAILABLE NOW 6x10 10x10 10x15 10x20 10x30 *22.00 *32.00 <44.00 <55.00 <75.00 FREEPORT AREA and much more DELTON FREESTYLE SIGN UP FEB 9TH, 1994 • 6:30 P.M. DELTON MIDDLE SCHOOL ■ ROOM #10 K-12TH BRING BIRTH CERTIFICATE TEAM USA WRESTLING Please submit resume/application to: Terry Kostelec, RN Nursing Education Director (616) 948-3115 ® PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Green St • Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 3, 1994 I____ Elsie Mae Lee__________ | HASTINGS - Elsie Mae Lee, 100, of 240 East North Street, Hastings, passed away Monday. January 31. 1994 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs Lee was born on December 16. 1893 in Maple G’ove Township, Barry County the daughter of Charles and Estelle (Lowell) Mason. She was raised in Barry County and attended the Norton School. She was named to Raymond •'Ted" Lee on August 10, 1927 in Flint She and her husband owned and operated a family grocery store in Flint for many years until retirement. Mrs. Lee returned to Barry County in November 1983 from Grand Blanc. During her youth she had worked at Kellogg’s in Battle Creek for a lime. She has been a resident of Tendercare in Hast­ ings since December 1987. Mrs. Lee is survived by 5 nieces, Marleah Dennison of Hastings, Leona Jones of Battle Creek, Marcclle Birta of Kalamazoo. Madeline Omo of Kalamazoo, Maxine Goodyear of Salem, Oregon, nephew, Rex Mason of Punta Gorda, Florida. Preceding her in death was her husband, Raymond in 1967. Visitation will be Thursday, February 3 at 10 O’Clock A.M. until funeral time at the funeral home. Funeral services will be Thursday, February 3 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Phillip L. Brown oFxiating. Burial will be at the New Calvary Catholic Cemetery in Flint. Memorial contibutions may be made to the Quimby United Methodist Church. Linda Sue Sans PORTAGE - Linda Sue Sans 41. of 5459 Meredith Rd. Portage, passed away Thursday January 27, 1994 in Portage Linda was bom August 27. 1952 in Kalama­ zoo, the daughter of David and Barbara Sans She was a 1970 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, a veteran of the United Slats Army, and had graduated from the National Education Center. She was employed by Process Control Technology. She was preceded in death by a brother, Daniel W. Sans in 1988. Linda is survived by, her mother and step­ father, Barbara and Claude Channells of Shel­ byville; her father and step-mother, David and Ruby Sans of Crooked Lake Kalamazoo; her children, Trisha Richer, Jason Richer and Tanya Richer all of Middleville; her dear friend, Edmund Kuczynski of Portage; and his sons Thomas and Dana; her brothers and sister, David and Lynn Sans of Middleville; Kristie Sue Hermemit and Douglas Brown Sans both of Shelbyville; a grandson Dameaun Keeler; step-sisters and brother. Babe Swiontek of Kalamazoo; Barb O'Brien of Grand Rapids; and Dennis Chennels of Shelbyville; her aunts, Lois and Russ Ferguson of Shelbyville; Betty Denaway of Portage; Linda Ertel of Mainevil­ le, Ohio; many nieces and nephews, cousins, great nephews and niece Funeral services were held Monday, January 31, Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery Orangeville. ATTEND SERVICES ___________________________________ ______ ___________ HASTINGS AREA HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Re* Jun ri.x. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9 45 a.m . Sunday School. 11 00 a m . Morning Wor*hrp. 7 15pm. Youth Fellowship. 6 00 pm. Evening Worship Nuncry for all services. transport* non pro* ided io and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7:00 p m Wednesday FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 948SOIM Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barret*.. AsU Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 am . Classes for all ages; 11.00 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up io 4th Grade. 6 00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7 00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hail. 7 00 p m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 p.m . Adult Choir practice CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. VK E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phene 964-7765. pastor. 945 4060 church Sunday School 1000 a.m.. Worship 11 00 a m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6 00 p.m Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathtuwi Rd . Hastings Ml '•9058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jun Sandusky Phone 945-4045 Sunday Services - 9.30 am. Bibie School. 10 30 a m . Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible «ady Cail for location — 623-3110 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pas'.or Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8 15 a.m . 9:45 and 11:15 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and dure time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available lor all services Bring the whole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10 00 a m. Wor­ ship 1100 a m . Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Ftsher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday '00pm Service* for Adults. Teens and Children GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Feb 6 - 8:00 Holy Communion. 9 30 Church School (all ages). 10:45 a m Holy Communion. 6 00 Youth Group Thursday. Feb 3 — 6 30 Children s Choir. 7 00 laquiren; 7:30 Chord ten. 8:00 A A Saturday. Feb 5 — 9:30 Conf 7. 8 00 NA Tuesday. Feb 8 - 7 00 Cong. Council Wednesday. Feb 9 - 10 00 Wordwatchers. 7 00 Shepherding Comm. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF (XX). 1674 West State R<wd Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10 45 a m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7 00 p m are Rainbows or J J Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu <ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13 19). Adult Bible Study • No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-tObl or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9 00a m and 11:00am. Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6.30 p.m. to 8 00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men’s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur •her notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. Jan 23 - 9 30 Morning Worship Ser vice Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 xrvice* over WBCH-AM and FH. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church J-cbool Classes for all age*. 10.30 R-.freshmenu and Fellowship in uk Dining Room. 11 00 Annual meeting. 12 00 "Sloppy Joe" Din ner tn Sharpe Hall Monday — 7 00 Mission Committee meeting Wednesday - 7 00 Chancel Choir Choir practice Friday — 7 30 Con­ cern Group 43 meeting al the Meiendy '* home WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her '.ng 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10 30. Wednesday even­ ing* from 6 00-8:00 pm the youth* m.-et al the church, bring a sack lunch The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and lake Odessa WDtN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLfXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fi*her. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 W p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and II 15am. Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 pm BARRY CO. CHURCH Ol CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Service* 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2738 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. OrganistMusk Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building w uh elev ator to all floor* Br.*kasi of worship service over WBCH FM-AM al 10 30 a tn Sun days - Sunday Church Scboel 9:30 a m.? Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m.: Worship 11:00 a m . Mi-Hi and Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays — Ladies .Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7 00 p m Wednesday* Family Church Night — Children's Choir 5:15 p m . Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study 6:45 p.m . Ac­ tivities for Kids 6 45 p m Thursday* — Bell Choir 6:30 p m Chancel Cho:r 7:00 p.m. Fnday. Feb 4 — Visually Impaired Per­ sons 9:30 a.m Tuesday. Feb 8— Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program 12 00 noon Wednesday. Feb. 9 — Unit Methodisi Women Lun .icon Pro­ gram 12 00 noon Tuesday . Feb 15 — United Methodisi Men Dinner for Ladies Appreciation Night with program by the Men’* Ensemble. 6:30 p m Wednesday. Feb 16 — Ash Wednesday Service. 7 00 p.m. Thursday. Feb 17 — Ixnten Lun ch/Worship 12:00 noon starting to­ day for 6 Thursdays - sponsored by the Hasting* Area Ministerial Asaociation SUPPORT GROUPS — Narcotics Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fn­ day. and 8:00 p m Thursday*. AlAnon 12:30 pm Wednesday*. Co­ Dependent* Anonymous 7 .V) pm Thursdays, and 9 00 am Saturdays U I I M B ) UNITED METHODIST CHI RUH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trow bridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday, 4pm PO Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lace* Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright <6I6> 758-3021 church phone. <6161 945 9200 Sunday Sers ice 9 30 a m . Sunday School II 00 j m . Sunday Even ing Service 6 00 pm Awana 3 year-old*-6th grade. Monday*. b 30 p m . Prayer time Wednesdays. 700 pm. Teen Center 7(h-l2th grade. Saturdays. 7 00 p m HASTINGS SF3ENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHl’RCH. 9(M Terry Lane 'at Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday sen ice* are Sabbath School at 9 20 a m (for all ages) and Worship Service al 11 00 a m Join u* for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 pm The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, i* open to the public Mondays and Wednesday* 9 00-12 00 noon Donation' of clothing m good, clean condition arc accepted only during above hour* If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment 1&52 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ”Prescoptions” — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN ( Hl RUH meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile easl of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emenruv. 94.5-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a m Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6pm Evening Praise Thursday30 p m Bible Study. and youth groups t I___ Louise E. Adrianson_______ | Helen IreneJames Norma L. Pung DELTON • Helen Irene James. 75. of 8951 Keller Road, Delton, passed away January 27, 1994 at her home. She was born on August 22. 1918 the daughter of Frank and Nina (Bartell) Hatch. She graduated from Hanover-Horton High School in 1936. Mrs. James was a homemaker. She enjoyed crafts, sewing, and singing. She was married to Leroy James on May 29. 1941 Mrs. James is survived by one daughter: Miss Carol James of Delion; one son and wife: Larry and Phyllis James of Delton; three grand­ children: Kevin, Todd. Mananne; one great grandson: Cameron; two brothers: Darrel Hatch of Hanover; and Gerald Hatch, of Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy on November 22, 1990. and her parents. A mermorial service was held at the King­ dom Hall in Hastings, Monday, January 31. Burial al Maple Grove Cemetery, Concord. LAKE ODESSA - Norma L Pung. 62 of Lake Odessa passed away Friday, January 28, 1994 in Lake Odessa Mrs. Pung was bom in Eagle on July 4,1931, the daughter of Russell and Emma (Haueter) Moyer She was a lifetime area resident Arrangements Funeral Home. were made by She was married to Alex R Pung on Novem­ ber 14. 1950 in Portland He preceded her tn death on April 26, 1992 She was a member of the Portland V.F.W. Womens Auxiliary Post <4090. Mrs. Pung is survived by one daughter, Sue (Joe) Hyatt of Clarksville; two sons, Gary A Pung of Las Vegas, Nevada and Jack L. (Patti) Pung of Minot, North Dakota; two grandsons, one step grandson; five brothers. Bob (Betty) Moyer of Eagle, Elon (Sylvia) Moyer of Lake. John (Marge) Moyer of Portland, Barry (Caro­ lyn) Moyer of Mecosta, Gene (Wilma) Moyer of Grand Ledge; four sisters, Elizabeth (Bob) Wiebcr of Portland, Eleanor (Dale) Ackerson of Mulliken, Beverly Nowak of Hemet, Califoma, Margaret (Ron) Skinner of Grand Ledge. Graveside services were held Tuesday. February 1 at the North Eagle Cemetery Arrangements were made by the GorslineRunciman Co., Neller Chapel in Portland. Williams |Stanley L. Rogers| ALTO - Stanley L. Rogers, 74, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 1994 al the Home of Hope after a short illness. Mr. Rogers was born April 20, 1919 in Stur­ geon, Pennsylvania the son of Stanley G. Rogers and Margaret (Novack) Rogers. He was married to Flore nee (Straub) Rogers. Mr. Rogers worked for GM in the Tool Crib. Mr. Rogers is survived by his brother John Rogers, sisters: Eleanore Rogers and Alberta Rogers, step-sister. Vera Adamski, children: Douglas and Kathy Straub, John and Linda Straub, and Diane Struab, six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Friday at Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverend Father Charion O. Mason Celebrant. Interment Rose­ dale Memorial park. Memorial contributions may be made to Home of Hope. |Walter M, Flynn| CALEDONIA - Mr. Walter M. Flynn, 81. formerly of Caledonia, passed away Friday, January 28, 1994 in Zephyrhills. Florida. Mr. Flynn was bom on January 2, 1913 in Whirneyville the son of William Flynn and Olive (Holcomb) Flynn. He was a maintenance supervisor at Butter­ worth Hospital. Surviving Mr. Flynn are his wife, Eleanor (Loring) Flynn; sop, Terry and Marianne Flynn of Naples, Florida, grandchildren, Robert Flynn, Patricia Qtiidk, Jennifer Flynn, Leigh Flynn. Ronald and Lori Ditmar, three greatgranchildren; brothers, Elwin and Eileen Flynn, Herbert and Mary Flynn; sister-in-law. Mrs. Alice Flynn; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Butterworth Foundation. Cardiac Research. |Wanda B. Eichinger| VERMONTVILLE - Wanda B. Eichinger. 80 of Vermontville, passed away Sunday, January 30, 1994. Mrs. Eichinger was bom in Chicago, Illi­ nois, the daughter of Joseph and Mary (Drag) Wcno. She spent 12 years with the HagenbachWallace Circus as an elephant trainer and horse jumper. Following that she was employed by the Proctor and Gamble Company, where she met her husband Joe. After their marriage they purchased a dairy farm in Vermontville which they farmed together for 35 years. Mrs. Eichinger is survived by her husband, Joseph of Vermontville; daughter, Diana Lynn (Thomas) Eagleson of Detroit; one grand­ daughter, Elaine; brother, Walter (Ange) Wentz of New Port Richey, Florida; two sisters, Irene (Otto) Johnson of Chicago, Illi­ nois, Adele DeMoe of Mt. Prospect. Illinois; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 1 at the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Reverend Arthur Salisbury officiating. Evelyn D. Miller HASTINGS - Mrs. Evelyn D. Miller, 81. of 520 South Washington Street. Hastings passed away Tuesday. February 1,1994 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Miller was bum on August 20, 1912 in Lenawee County the daughter of William and Maude (Coffin) Pangburn. She was raised in the Adnan area and attended schools there. She graduated from Adrian High School. She was mamed to Ralph Miller in 1940. They moved to Hastings in 1987 from Ottawa Lake. Mrs Miller was a homemaker. She was a member of Seventh-Day Adven­ tist Church. Mrs. Miller is survived by son and wife, Robert and Rosemary Shaffer of Hastings; step-daughter, Nola VanLoochee of Blissfield; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters. Mildred Hawkins of Clayton, and Genevieve Drake of Columbus. Indiana. Preceding her tn death was her husband, Ralph in 1986 Visitation will be Friday at 10 O’Clock A.M. until funeral time. Funeral services will be held Friday, Febru­ ary 4 at 11 O’ Clock A M at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Philip Colburn officiat­ ing Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the Evelyn D Miller memorial fund. I PLAINWELL - Louise E. Adnanson 61, of Plainwell, passed away Wednesday. January 26, 1994 in Kalamazoo Louise was born on October 18. 1932 in Prairieville, the daughter of George and Evelyn Adrianson. She had been a resident of this area all her life. She owned and operated the S. D. Hicks Hay Company and was a farmer following the sale of the Hay Company in 1980. She was preceded in death by her father George in 1982. Survivors include, her mother, Evelyn Adrianson of Plainwell; her dear friend, Margaret Cowe Is of Plainwell; seven brothers and sisters and their spouses. Loretta and Arnold Fugate of Martin. George and Kathy Adrianson. Clifford and Delpha Adrianson all of Shelbyville. Roy and Pat Adrianson of Hopkins. Lyle and Karen Adrianson of Plain­ well, Maggie Hays of Richland. Rose and Larry Hayes of Martin; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, January 28. 1994. at the Marshall Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home in Plainwell, with Pastor Keith Lohman officiating. Private interment took place on the family plot in Prairieville Cemetery. John Hulst| GUN LAKE - Mr John Hulst. 78. of Gun Lake passed away Friday. January 28, 1994 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Hulst was bom on March 24, 1915 in Cuttlerville the son of the late John and Lucy Hulst. He was married to Joan Breen on March 20, 1964. Mr. Hulst had retired from Fisher Body in Grand Rapids in 1972 after 38 years of service. He was a 30 year member and former Deacon of Doster Reformed Church. Mr. Hulst is survived by his wife, Joan; daughter and son-in-law, Pat and John Boom of Alto; two grandchildren and spouses, Kathy and Tom Adgate, John and Diana Boom; five great-grandchildren; eighi brothers and sisters, Jerry Hulst, Jeannette Coding, Josephine Ferner, Oarcnee, Alfred, Richard, Donald, and Marvin Hulst; sisters and brothers-in-law, Howard and Sharon Breen, Dick and Pal Breen. Ken and Joyce Sterk. Preceding him in death were two sisters, Clara McPherson and Lois Schooley. Funeral services were held Monday, January 31 at the Doster Reformed Church with Pastor Jeffrey VanDerWeel officiating. Burial at CF ;pel Hill Cemetery in Grand Rapids Arrangements were made by Marshall-Gren Golden Rule Funeral Home in Plainwell. I Richard F. Mead j ALTO - Richard F. Mead. 70. of 6391 Whilneyville Road, South East. Alto passed away unexpectedly Saturday, January 29. 1994 at Butterworth Hospi'al. Mr. Mead was bom on June 26, 1923 in Luther the son of Frank Mead and Anona (Titsworth) Mead. Surviving Mr. Mead are his wife. Freda (Moore) Mead; children, Sheila Vincent, Trudy and Arian King, Lydia and Lonnie Rives, Richard A. Mead, Brian Lee Mead; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters. Betty Jean Purchase, Darlene Mongar; brother, Lawrence Mead; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 2. at the Church of Christ in Luther. Interment North Park Cemetery in Luther. Robert Charles Keller HASTINGS - Robert Charles Keller, 53 of 1339 South Montgomery, Hastings died Sunday, January 30, 1994 al his residence. Mr. Keller was bom on October 26, 1940 in Hastings, the son of Charles and Verna (DePlonty) Keller. He was married to Elizabeth G. Thurston. Mr. Keller is survived by his wife, Beth; daughter, Tracey; mother and step father, Verna and Dick Sunior. He was preceded in death by his father. Charles Keller. Visitation will be Thursday, February 3, at 6:30 to 8:30P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held Friday, Febru­ ary 4, at 2:00P.M. at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keller and Reverend Todd D. Royer officiat­ ing. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Love Incaporated or the Barry Community Hospice, or the Salvation Army. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. _______ Russell H Therrien_______ ] Wayland - Russell Therrien. 91. of Wayland, passed away Thursday. January 27. 1994 at Sandy Creek Nursing Cen'e, m Wayland Mr.Themen wasborn >uly 21, 1902, m Two Harbors, Minnesota, the son of David and Anna Marie (Roloph) Therrien He was an Electrical Engineer for Consum­ ers Power Company and a Mathematics teacher in Caledonia Public School Mr. Therrien was married to Ethel Wilson Theman. She preceded him in death October 15. 1992 Surviving arc sister-in-law: Mrs. Wilfred (Clara) Therrien of Minnesota, niece, Mrs. D. C. (Agatha) Schjoll of Carver. Oregon; several nieces, nephews and close friends Funeral services were held Saturday al Holy Family Catholic Church with Reverand Father Charion O. Mason celebrant Interment Lake­ side Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Futures Foundation of Holy Family Church or the Russell Therrien Scholarship Fund in care of Caledonia Public School Arrangements were made by Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Caledonia ________ Loral Mae Haynes________I HASTINGS - Loral Mae Haynes. 93, 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, passed away Wednesday, January 26. 1994 at Thomappie Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Haynes was bom January 30, 1900 in Clinton County, the daughter of Adelbcrt and Catherine (Newman) Caveriy. She was raised in Clinton County and attended schools there. She was married to Jim Rizor in 1919 he preceded her in death November 1977. She then married Ronald Haynes he preceded her in death September 1985. Mrs. Haynes was employed at the King Seeley Company in Ann Arbor for 32 years, retiring in 1966, she moved to the Hasting area in 1966 Mrs. Haynes is survived by her son and wife, Lyle and Mary Rizor of H.rtland; daughter and husband, Doris and Robert Brogan of Hastings; 13 grandchildren; 49 great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two step sons; seven step grandchildren and 11 step great grandchildren. Also preceding her in death was a half sister. Funeral services were held Saturday January 29. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught offeiating. Burial was in Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Ona Marie Hickley_______ | Ona Marie (Hummel) Hinckley, 92, of Nashville passed away Monday, January 31, 1994 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Mrs. Hinckley was bom on October 27,1901 in Nashvil’e. the daughter of James and Mary Jane (Miller) Hummel. She was a life long Nashville resident and lived at her last home over 60 years. She was married to Merrill J. Hinckley on September 15, 1922 in Vermontville. He preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Hinckley was a home maker and before her marriage she clerked at Appleman’s Store and the Nashville Post Office. She was a member of the Nashville Garden Club and enjoyed gardening, flowers, and feed­ ing her birds. Mrs. Hinckley is survived by son and wife, Donald and W'ilma Hinckley of Hastings; daughter. Mildred (Petie) Latta of Nashville; son and wife, Raymond and Susan Hinckley of Nashville; sister. Vada Mix of Nashville; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two st$p great-grandchildren; three great-great­ grandchildren; also many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by a grand­ son, James Edward Latta; great-granddaughter. Amber Lynn Rose, three brothers and one sister, Earl Hummel, Guy Hummel, Audrey Appleman, and Fay Hummel. Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 2, at the Maple Valley ChapelGcnther Funeral Home with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Bunal was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to Barry County Comission on Aging. I Pearl Woods| HASTINGS - Pearl Woods. 89. of 2700 Nashville Road passed away Wednesday, January 29, 1994 at Thomappie Manor, in Hastings. She was bom on September 5, 1904 in Carl­ ton Township, Barry County, the daughter of Pliny and Bertha (Drake) Roush. Mrs. Woods was a life long barry county resident and attended The Fish County School. She was married to Charles Woods on August 31, 1929. Mrs Woods was a member of Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church, past church board member and Sunday school teacher. Surviving are daughter: Phyllis and Loris Paffhausen of Byron Center, foster daughter: Beverly and Edward Esakson of Alto, nine grandchildren, 16 great grand children. Sisters: Jennie Treat, Lily Roush, Sylvia Hollister, ill of Hastings. Preceding her in death were her husband: Charles on November 22, 1947, daughter: Marjorie Smith on September 14, 1993 and brothers: Henry Roush in 1920 and Elmer Roush in 1991. Services were held Saturday. January 29 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church, with Pastor Harold Johnson officiating Burial was at the Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 3. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Koniecny-McGhee plan Oct. 15 wedding DeGroot-Moore to wed July 16 Mr and Mrs. Jack DeGroot of Nashville, are proud to announce the engagement of their daughter Jody Nicole to Jeffrey Alan Moore son of Mr. and Mrs. Orvin Moore also of Nashville. They are both 1991 graduates of Maple Valley High School. Jeff will be graduating from Lansing Community College in April. Jody plans to attend Ferris State University tn the fall. A July 16 wedding is being planned. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Konieczny I of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs David McGhee of Kentwood proudly announce the engagement of their children Joellc Mane of Wyoming is a graduate of Hastings and Grand Rapids Community Col­ lege. She is employed by Morrison. Mahoney & Miller as a legal secretary Brian David of Kentwood is a Kentwood graduate He is employed by Sluiter as a carpenter Vows of marriage w ill be exchanged on Oc­ tober 15. 1994 Jordan-Suntken plan to wed April 19 Terry and Rachel Jordan of Woodland, along with David and Linda Suntkcn of Woodland, are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter and son. Pamela Kay Jordan to Douglas D. Suntken. The bride-elect and prospective groom arc both 1983 graduates of Lakewood High School. An April 9th wedding is being planned. Spaulding-Bredeweg engagement announced Nicole Spaulding and Kenneth Brcdcweg wish to announce their engagement and up­ coming wedding on May 21. 1994 Their parents arc Robert and Linda Spaulding of Hastings and Jerry and Dawn Brcdewcg of Holland The bride-elcct and her fiance arc graduates of Fems Slate University, where they met Caseys to observe 50th anniversary in honor of their 50th wedding anniversary, the children and grandchildren of Rex ami Veta Casey, request the pleasure of your com­ pany al an open house on Sunday. Feb. 13th. at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 Wall Lake Rd . (M-43) from 1 to 4 p.m Absolutely no gifts, please. Wc are looking forward to seeing all of our friends, neighbors, and relatives in celebration of this event. Rex and the former Veta I. Rice were mar­ ried on Feb. 12. 1944. Lifelong residents of rural Hastings, the Casey’s reside al 2510 Campground Road Farrell-Page exchange vows Foster-Camling united in marriage Heather Marie Foster and Patrick John Camling were united in marriage on Sept 25. 1993 at the Holy Family Catholic Church in Caledonia The parents of the bride and groom arc Brian and Gail Foster of Wyoming and John and Pat Camling of Wayland. Matron of honor was Amy Timmer Bridesmaids were Kim Smith. Mindy Foster and Sherri Levett. Flower girl was Amanda Robinson. Best man was Boyd B-nder Groosmen were Tim Woods. Dane Foster and Todd Herbert. Ringbearer was Troy Foster Usherette was Deelane Camling Ushers were Shawn Foster and Pat Foster Laura Ellen Farrell and Jeffrey Ward Page were united in marriage Dec. 18. 1993 at United Christian Parish of Reston. Virginia. The bride is the daughter of John Farrell. M.D. of Reston and Carol Farrel of Charlotte, N C the groom is the son of Ray and Marilyn Page of Middles ilk* Julie Farrell, sister of the bride, served as maid of honor. Kerry Farrel. sister-in-law of the bride. Julie Lakner and Jill Jackson served as bridesmaids. The best man was Scott Page, brother of the groom. Brian Vcriinde. Rick Rciglcr and Randy Stickney served as groomsmen. The reception was held at the Hyatt Regen­ cy of Reston following the ceremony. After a honeymoon ennse to the Carribean the couple will reside in Buies Creek. North Carolina. Area BIRTH ANNOUNCMENTS: Fisher-Feldpau sch engagement told Rex and Barbara Fisher of Nashville are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Julie Ann. to Adam Joel Feldpausch. son of William and Dianne Feldpausch of Hastings and Mary Feldpausch of Kalamazoo. Julie is a 1993 graduate of Maple Valley High School and is currently employed by Classic Realty and Investments Inc of Hastings. Adam is a 1991 graduate of Comstock High School, has attended Ferris State University, and is curmtly attending Kendall College of Art and Design He is employed by Fclpausch Food Center and Thayne Advertising Con­ sultants of Battle Creek Adam and Julie are planning to wed July 23. 1994 BOY’, Thomas Roy. bom Jan I. at 8 37 a.m. to Angie Armstrong. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 154 ozs. and 19*<6 inches long. Birth Announcement Mark and Sue Kolanowski of Hastings arc proud to announce the arrival of their son. Mitchell Joseph, born at Metropoban Hospital on Jan. 10. 1994. weighing 7 lbs.. 11 ozs. and 194 inches long GIRL, Hannah Joy. bom Jan II at 11:08 p.m. to Grace and Timothy Fish. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 8'4 ozs and 20*<: inches long GIRL, Kristin Kay Ann. bom Jan 14 at 6 44 a.m to Dave and Kellie Hilley. Woodland, weighing 6 lbs.. 124 ozs and 214 inches long GIRL. Samantha Rac. bom Jan 14 at 7 21 a m to Deb Clark and John Thompson. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 9 *4 ozs. and 21‘i inches long BOY. Christian Damian, bom Jan 15 at 9 44 a m. to Kathy and Chris Wagy. Delton, weighing 5 lbs . 15 ozs and 19 inches long All friends and relatives are invited to an open house to celebrate Bery l Sage s 75th bir­ thday on Saturday. Feb. 12lh from 2 to 5pm at the Delton Barry Township Hall No gifts please BOY. William James, bom Jan 16 at 4 40 a m to Arnie Linn Jahnke and William James Anders Jr.. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . 5 4 ozs and 20 inches long BOY, Travis John, bom Jan 23 at 5 08 p m to Ted and Diana Heath. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 14 ozs and I9'o inches long Travis is also welcomed home by his big brother. T J Heath Sarvers to celebrate golden anniversary Junior and Ruth Sarver of Caledonia will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on February 26 with friends and family . No gifts, please Their children are Ron and Barb Vanden­ Toom. Joe and Sue Sarver. Randy and Shirley Meekhof, Doug and Nancy VanderLoon, Gordon. Phil. Ted. Tony, and Shelly. Also. 17 grandchildren and five great­ grandchildren. Tarry Jo Lynch and Charles John McConnon will unite in marriage on April 2. 1994. in Candlelight Chapel. Las Vegas. Nevada The couple's parents arc Mike Fly nn of Co. Cork. Ireland, and Tarry Bouma of Lake Orion, Ml and Esiclla and Raymond McConnon of Caledonia. Ml GIRL, Madelyn Janice, bom Jan. 5 at 7:10 p.m. to Dee and Lloyd Cooper. Battle Creek, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Brandi Lee. bom Jan. 5 at 2:16 a.m. to Dawn and Quentin Aikens. Clarksville, weighing 7 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. Mr. and Mrs. Leonard L. Hughes Jr of Nashville proudly announce the engagement of their daughter Heather A Hughes to Michael S. Newsome, son of Mr and Mrs Martin H Newsome of Delton Heather and Michael plan to be married June 18. 1994 in ihe Kilpatrick United Brethren Church The reception to follow after the wedding al the Moose Lodge Recrea­ tion Area Lynch-McConnon engagement told GIRL, Marie Catherine, bom Jan 4 at 1:53 p.m. to Ann and Tom Feldpausch. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 24 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Lloyd Arthur Sutton III. bom Jan 13 at 1:18 a m. to Belinda and Lloyd Sutton Jr . Lyons, weighing 8 lbs . 81k ozs and 21 in­ ches long. Beryl Sage to celebrate 75th birthday Hughes-Newsome to marry June 18 Card shower to mark 80th birthday Mrs Lavema (Craven. Boden) Van Scyoc will celebrate her 80th birthdav on Friday. Feb 4 She was a homemaker for many years and lived in the Tekonsha. Homer and Marshall area with her late husband. Albert Boden. Her children. Mr and Mrs Lyle (Norma Jean) Varney of Nashville. Mr and Mrs. George Boden of Bellevue. Mr and Mrs James (Geraldine) Brinkert and Mr and Mrs Ernie (Donna) Morgan of Battle Creek and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sister, nieces and nephews arc honoring a card shower to her at 815 W Green St.. Marshall. 49068 A family dinner is planned at Cracker Barrel in Battle Creek' Mitchells to mark 25th anniversary An open house will be given in honor of Dave and Karla Mitchells’ 25th wedding an­ niversary Saturday. Feb 5. from 3 to 6 pm. at the Delton Faith United Methodist Church It will be hosted by their children and friends MARRIAGE LICENSES Jon G Straubc. Hastings and Lon M Beck. Hastings Jerold Lee Hughes Jr . Bellevue and Linda Kay Abbott. Bellevue Glen L Guernsey Jr . Nashxillc and Lisa Mane Corkwell. Nashville Anna Herbstreith celebrates 85th birthday Anna was the honored guest at a family din­ ner on Sunday. Jan 23 tn celebration of her 85th birthday which was Tuesday . Jan. 25 • NOTICE • Notice is hereby given: The Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, will conduct a hearing, on February 23, 1994, at 7:30 PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. To act upon a request of Jerry D. and Susan R. Allerding, For a Special Exception Use of property, located 2785 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Ml. for a Nursery. The above property is in Section 14. Anyone interested to express their views, verbally or in writing, may do so, at the above time and place. The application for this request is available for inspection at the Charter Township Hall, Mondays and Thursdays, from 9 AM until noon. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary rea­ sonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Barbara Bedford Rutland Charter Township Clerk 2461 Heath Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2194 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Defoult has been mode in the condition* of o mortgage dated November 29. 1983 by Corl C Flieormon a tingle mon ond Charlotte Sowlev in her own right, a* Mortgagors to Three River* Sav ■ng* ond Loan Association (now First Saving* Bank a federal savings bonk) a* Mortgagee hied for record in the Office of the Register of Deed* for Berry County Michigan on December 2 1983. ord recorded in Liber 256 of Record* on page* 994 995 996 and 997 The Mortgagee after giving notice, has elected under the term* of the mortgage to declare the en fire principal and accrued interest to be due. which it $38,468 88 a* ol the date of this notice No wit or proceeding* al low or in equity have been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by the mor tgoge or any port thereof NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to statute and the power of sale in the mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 24. 1994. at 2 00 o'clock in the afternoon, the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction to the highest bidde' at the front door of the Court House in the City of Hosting* Michigan that being the building in which the Circuit Court for the County of Borry is held. The premise* is to be sold are os described in the mortgage or so much a* may be necessary to pay the amount then due on the mortgage with in­ terest thereon at 10 50% per annum and all legal cost*, charge* ond expenses, including attorney * fee* a* allowed by low. ond also any sum* paid by Mortgagee to protect it* interest prior to the sole, which the premise* ore de»cribed a* Property located in the County of Barry Orangeville Township. State of Michigan Lot 44 of Crystal Lake Estate* Plat, according to the recorded plot thereof, a* recorded in Liber 5 of Plots on Page 73. being port of the East 1 /2 of Sec­ tion 28. Town 2 North. Range lOWest. Orangeville Township. Borry County. Michigan. The period of redemption from the sole will be si* (6) month* from the dote of the sale, unless the premise* ore abandoned according to MCIA 600.32c: a. in which cose the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sole Doted January 11, 1994 First Savings Bank Mortgagee 123 Portage Avenue Three Rivers, Michigan 49093 Matthew S Davidson (P36003) TUCKER t DAVIDSON. P C. Attorney* lor Mortgagee 211 Portage Ave P.O Box 391 Three Rtver* Michigan 49093 (616)273-1685 (2/17) NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE State of MkMgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING AND NOTICE TO PRESENT CLAIMS File No 94-21318-SE In the matter of Mark N. Coombs deceased Social Security Number 380-66-3211. TO Frank Coomb*, father of the deceased whose address ond existence are unknown, any children of Frank Coombs. who*e name* ex­ istence ond addresses are unknown, and survismg parent(s) of Frank Coombs, whose existence name* and addresses ore unknown and whose in­ terest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following Probate Court proceeding. TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. March 4. 1994 of 10 X a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Court* and Low Building. 220 W. Court Street. Hostings. Michigan, before Hon Richard H Show Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the Petition of Michael R Boone requesting that Norman D Hammond be appointed Personal Representative of Mark N Coombs who lived at 1260 Hickory Rood. Battle Creek. Michigan 49017. and who died on August 1 1993. ond also on a Petition of the nominated per tonal representative of the estate tor leave to set­ tle o wrongful death claim ond distribute the proceed* FURTHER TAKE NOTICE that if you claim to be en titled to damage*, o* a result of the wrongful death ol Mark N. Coomb*, or a* a result of injuria* resulting in hi* death, you may present a claim for damages to the personal representative on or before the dote set for hearing on the petition for distribution ol proceeds, ond that your failure to present a claim within the time provided shall bor you from making a claim to any of the proceeds January 25. 1994 Norman D Hammond Nominated personal representative 1260 Hickory Rood Battle Creek. Mich. 49017 (616)7213486 (2/3) MORT GAGE SALE Default has occurred in a mortgage mod* by Donald Kent McCrimmon ond Koren Kay McCrim­ mon. husband ond wife, to First National Bank of Michigan dated March 26. 1992 and recorded on April 2. 1992 in liber 539 page 550. Barry County record*. No proceeding* ore pending to recover any part of the debt, which is now $45,296.15. The mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property, at public auction to the highest bidder, on Thursday. Feb. 10. 1994 at 2:00 p.m. local time, at main entrance to Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Borry County. Michigan, the place of the Circuit Court. The property will be sold to pay the amount then due on the mortgage, together with interest o’ 13 95 per cent, legal costs, attorney fee*, r nd also any taxes and insurance that the mortgagee pay* before the sale. The property is located in the Township of Maple Grove. Barry County. Michigan, end is described in the mortgoge as: The West 1/2 of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1 /4 of Section 3. Town 2 North. Range 7 West. The redemption period will be one year from the date of sole. Date January 5. 1994 First National Bank of Michigan Joseph B. Backus, attorney P.O. Box 794 East Lansing. Mi 48826 (2-1) Ann Landers Turning in relatives has a price Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago. 1 mar­ ried "Craig." my high school sweetheart I knew that his brother. "Paul." was stealing and selling drugs. Through it all. 1 kept silent I even helped Paul and his mother transport and hide stolen merchandise. I can’t tell you how ashamed 1 am for becoming involved. I was raised (o be honest, and I felt disgusted with myself Then. 1 discovered that Paul was receiving Social Security benefits under two different names. 1 decided to write an anonymous letter to the authorities and tip them off Paul was forced to pay back the money A year later. Paul’s mother got hold of the letter and told Paul. He concluded that Craig had written it When my mother-in-law and Paul announced they were disowning him. I confessed that 1 had written the letter It turns out that my mother-in-law was in­ volved with this scam, and both she and Paul may have to face criminal charges. Craig is extremely upset with me for alerting the authorities. He has told his family that he will not leave me no matter what, but I have been banned from (heir home I cannot accompany my hus­ band there for holidays, and if 1 see my in­ laws in public. I am not to acknowledge them. I was shocked when my husband agreed to their conditions. He said, "You’ve made your own trouble and you just have to live with it. 1 am not going to choose between you and my family . ’ ’ He says 1 did nd write that letter for ■ny noble purpose, and 1 had no business do­ ing it. I’ve tned to make amends. Ann. but I can’t get my foot in the door. 1 have apologized to Paul and his mother and expressed my will­ ingness to put everything aside and make a fresh stan. I realize they need time to forgive me. but my husband says. "You did a terrible thing, and you're going to have to pay for it. ” I feel hurt and betrayed. How come I’m be­ ing punished like this when his family is guilty of all that garbage? - Hurting in New Mexico Dear New Mex.: 1 applaud your courage in turning them in. but you should have expected to pay a price. When you tipped off the government that Pau) and your mother-in-law were collecting money under false pretenses, you surely must have known it would destroy your relationship with both of them. Why didn’t you give them 30 days' notice to clean up their act or else? According to your own admission, you also were involved in some illegal activities. Maybe one day you’ll have to pay for that. too. I can understand your dilemma, but when you turned in your family. you poisoned the well, and now it appears that you are going to have to drink from it. Girls not innocent Dear Ann lenders: I was interested in your response to the 22-year-old guy who wanted to marry a virgin. You told him if he and his homy buddies had left the girls alone when they were young, there might be more virgins around today. Where have YOU been for the last 20 years? In a space capsule? Today, it’s the girls who are homy. 1 have two sons, and the girls in this town will not leave them alone They call our house ail hours of the day and night Get with it. Ann. It’s 1994. - Wide Awake in Conway, S.C. Dear Conway: You are right. 1 have dealt with the subject of aggressive girls before, and I repeat - there's no way you can protect your sons. An unlisted number maybe — unless your sons enjoy being pestered which they probably do. recall the last time I received a hug. a compli­ ment or a word of encouragement Thanks to "Sex-Starved Wife." I finally know why I. too. am middle-aged and overweight (25 pounds), snore and lack the stamina I had in my youth Actually. I'm a warm, interesting, finan­ cially successful professional and a loving, committed father I spend most of my spare time with my kids and never miss a school concert or play My wife, on the other hand, is a miserable, demanding person who yells at the slightest provocation and uses my weight as an excuse to shun sex Concerning your advice of counseling on how to provide my kids with the love and stability that they need to counter their mom’s bitterness She refuses to go. I suspect it's because she's at raid of what she might learn about herself - Waiting Til the Kids Leave Home in L.A. Dear Waiting: You don’t say how old the children are. but I hope they "leave home’’ before loo many years. Your marriage sounds like a nightmare, and your thin wife must be miserable, too Good luck You must say 'no1 Dear Ann Landers: This is for "Concern­ who was ed Mom in Providence. R.I reluctant to confront her 11 -year-old daughter who was having sex wsith her 15-year-old boyfriend She didn’t want to rum their "good relationship. ’' Ann. 1. too. want to protect my good rela­ tionship with my 10-year-old daughter, but that wouldn't stop me from sitting her down and having a long, serious talk about what she is doing with her life and the ramifications of casual, pre marital sex. Too many parents today are reluctant to BE parents. They fail to understand that it is their responsibility to set guidelines, make rules and provide structure for their children’s lives. 1 have no problem saying NO to my child, whether she likes it or not. When wc have a run-in, I simply tell her. "Thai’s tough. I’m the mom around here, and I make the rules." End of argument. Her father responds to her the same way. and you know what. Ann? Wc have one healthy, well-adjusted kid who is learning to make the nght choices for herself. Eventual­ ly. she will be an independent, motivated, highly principled woman, and I'll be proud of the job I did. In fact. I already am — Patty in Texas Dear Patty: Right on. Mom. When children know they can't run the show, they are much happier and more secure. Everybody wins. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Thin and miserable Gem of the Day: From a member of the British Foreign Service c'-ucs this advice: Never lie. Never tell the entire truth. Never pass up a chance to go to the bathroom caik.945-9554 Dear Ann Landers: For over two decades. 1 have enjoyed the ongoing war of the sexes played out in your column. However, none of the chronicles struck so close to home as that of "Sex-Starved Wife.” She responded to a male reader’s com­ plaints of his wife’s physical rejection. She raised the possibility that he might be like her husband, an "overweight, repulsive, stamina­ lacking. buffalo-snoring" slob who didn’t deserve a lovely, thin wife. In fact. I can’t HTia/ can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers' booklet. "Gems. ” is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ‘ 'Gems " is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4 85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Hastings BANNER Deb Winkler REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of The COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following City and Townahipa who ia not already regiatered may register with their respective Clerk on Monday, February 14. 1994. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to be eligible to vote tn the Special State Election to be held on March 15, 1994. CLERKS: DENA A MILLER ASSYRIA TWP CLERK 10570 M-66 NASHVILLE Ml 49073 PHONE (616) 758-3410 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP CLERK 1815 LACEY RD DOWLING Ml 49050 PHONE (616) 721-9905 TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 4205 DAVIDSON RD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-9304 SUSAN K BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP CLERK 9752 EVART RD NASHVILLE Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-1859 LOIS BROMLEY BARRY TWP CLERK 2570 OSBORNE RD DELTON Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 671-5653 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD SHELBYVILLE Ml 49344 PHONE (616) 672-7149 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP CLERK 85 WELCOME RD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 N0RMAJEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP CLERK 10115 S NORRIS RD DELTON Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 LORNA WILSON, DEPUTY CLERK CASTLETON TWP CLERK 9646 THORNAPPLE LAKE ROAD NASHVILLE Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-9193 BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TWP CLERK 2561 HEATH RD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2194 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP CLERK 885 RIVER ROAD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948 9690 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP CLERK 200 E MAIN ST MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-7202 SHIRLEY R CASE HOPE TWP CLERK 5463 S. WALL LAKE ROAD HASTINGS Ml 49058 (HOME) (616) 945-5722 (OFFICE) (616) 948-2464 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP CLERK 156 S MAIN WOODLAND Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP CLERK 6925 PARMALEE RD MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 HARVEY VANDER BEE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9091 SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S BROADWAY HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 To receive an absent voter ballot contact your townahip or city clerk REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK Hospice official to talk to BPW The Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club will meet Tuesday. Feb. 8. at the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Dinner will be at 6:30 p.m. and cost is $6.50. Call 948-8893 for reservations. Speaker will be Deb Winkler, who has been division manager of Barry Community Hospice for nearly three years Winkler completed her nursing degree in 1977 and graduated in 1992 with a bachelor’s degree from Western Michigan University. Her responsibilities at Barry Community Hospice include coordinating all aspects of patient care and educating the community about hospice services. Barry Community Hospice's purpose is to bring competent physical emotional, spiritual and practical care to terminally ill patients and their loved ones in Barry County Winkler stated. "We seek to alleviate pain and symptoms, to bring comfort and dignity, to enable patients to preferably remain in their own familiar surroundings, and to help the family face the death and rebuild their own lives. This is accomplished through the efforts of our interdisciplinary team. "Many people wrongly assume that they cannot afford hospice care, but nothing could be further from the truth." added Winkler. "Hospice care has never refused anybody based on their ability to pay " For people without insurance coverage or the financial means, hospice care is provided with funds from memorials, donations and United Way contributions. Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE •noepenoem rrooiit Fit* No 93-21303 IE Estate of VIRGINIA KAY STUART Deceased Social Security Number 407-05-4943 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or of tec ted by the following The decedent whose last known address was 221 W Burnham Street Battle Creek Ml 49015 died 10-31-93. An instrument dated 5-21-93 ho* been admitted a» the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Russell Stuart 8900 Keystone Crossing Suite 600 Indianapolis IN 46240 or to both the independent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it and to the admission of the decedent s Will to Probate David H. Tripp (P29290) 206 5 Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 945 9585 (2/3) Lake Odessa News No time to cook? Eat at Fellowship Hall Friday night at the Lake wood Christian School Dinner. The Sunday morning VFW breakfasts con­ tinue. starting at 7:30 a.m. Next week’s Lake Odessa Historical Socie­ ty meeting will feature Ken VanTol. owner of the Cheeseborough Manufacturing Company, which is noted for its production of wooden rakes. Under previous ownership, no tours were given except when the Barry County Historical Society toured the buildings and each participant signed a waiver. Now the firm schedules tours and invites visitors. Much of the work is done with original equip­ ment which bears dates of purchase. A Lansing obituary for John Phillips. 76. of East Lansing, states that he was bom in Woodland and lived in the Lansing area for 52 years His wife. Virginia, is a survivor, along with two children, two brothers Donald and Burr, sisters Marie Crum of Ohio. Irene Cook of Kalamazoo and Bess Palmer of Caledonia. The Rev. Willard Curtis officiated at the Jan. 29 services. Due to the severe ice storm of last week Thursday , members of the Peacock family were unable to attend the funeral of Henry Thelen. 82. However, on Wednesday. Rcine Peacock. Keith and Helen Haller. Tom and Lois Peacock. Pete and Betty Carey . Dick and Gayle Peacock visited members of the family, which included Helen (Thelen) and Harry Peacock, at the funeral home. Helen is one of the surviving eight children. The local library has a very timely showcase exhibit with books of ice skating, ear warmers, skates, caps and mittens. Janet and Vince Pennington are parents of Bryce Vincent, bom Jan 21 at Blodgett Hospital He weighed 8 lbs. 12 ozs and was 22 inches long. He was welcomed home by sister Morgan and brother Colin. His grand parents are the Vaughn Penningtons of Flint and Ron and Marge Erickson Grandma Marge flew home from Florida for eight days to help in the home. Local advertising gives prizes for pizza and the location of the newest business enterprise in town The south half of the Kimmel building, across Fourth Avenue from Union Bank, has had some intenor fittings to be suitable for serving food Local relatives of the Garlinger/Gerlinger family were notified Saturday of the death of lio Spaulding. 96. in a Holland nursing home She is survived by her son Jack and wife Carol of Holland, daughter Ellen Long ol K incbe lot. son-in-law Sidney Pollack of Pitt­ J sburgh and 10 grandchildren. She was preced­ ed in death by her husband. Alvin, who had been a vocational-agriculture teacher. Among his teaching posts was one in Carson City, where the family was very active in the Con­ gregational Church. Services for Mrs. Spaulding were held Monday in Grand Rapids Graveside services were set for Tuesday afternoon at the North Eagle Cemetery in Clinton County for Norma Pung. 62. of Musgrove Highway near M-66. who died on Jan. 28. Her husband. Alex, whom she mar­ ried in Portland in 1950. preceded her in death in 1992. She was a member of the Portland VFW Auxiliary. Her survivors arc daughter Sue (Joe) Hyatt of Clarksville; sons Gary of Las Vegas and Jack (Patti) of Minot N.D.; five Moyer brothers and four sisters. Tom Hacker, of Coldwell Banker Hacker Co., is the 1994 president of the Greater Lan­ sing Board of Realtors He is the husband of the former Marsha Shanks, and son-in-law of Marvin and Ruth Shanks of Woodland Township. Well known travel organizer Orpha Stiffler and husband Ted observed their 45th wedding anniversary Saturday aboard a cruise ship along with three of their four children and spouses. The Sunfield couple were married in Angola. Ind. Ted is retired from General Motors Tool and Die Division. She is the owner-operator of Stiffler Tour and Travel in Ionia. Eaton County marriage licenses list one for Brian Peacock and Deborah Ann Budd, both of Lansing. Bnan is a former Lake Odessa resident Wonderful Wednesday classes begin next week. Feb. 9. at Central United Methodist Church after a winter break of several weeks. Classes will continue until March 30 for children who are in kindergarten through sixth grade. This is open to children of the community The theme for this session is "Amazing Journey to Bible Times." The previous week's children who take advantage of this midweek scries enjoyed a roller skating party at the Ionia Skateland The semi-annual Red Cross bioodmobile was in town Monday for its winter collection By four o'clock. 50 had registered. On Monday afternoon, a huge piece of equipment on a long trailer passed along M-43 through Woodland Traffic was held up behind it mile by mile. It was so high that residential telephone lines had to be lifted to allow clearance Possibly, it was a transformer or a press. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 — Page 9 go io Plainwell with ( FROM TIME TO TIMET The Diary of Hannah Falk (Part XXII) by Joyce Weinbrechi This photo was taken inside of the house of Hannah Falk. Shown here are (from left) Hannah Falk. Opel Hyde (sifting Monday. Nov. 16. 1896 It is a beautiful day. Iva is a washing I went to J Cairns' and sent three Prairieville Papers to Mary J Steptoe. Detroit City. Becker Co.. Minn . and got a sample package of coffee grain and got a book for the girls for Christmas "Child's History of the United Stales" 30 cents and paid John Brigham $2 for 12 of my photos and got 20 cents worth of peanuts and candy and u bottle of Chamberlin's Relief 25 cents to George Kern's and I paid 25 cents to Mr Drummond for some lean beef Will Havms drew me a load of wood today. I went to Mr Higgin s and paid him 50 cents for his Prairieville Press and had him send it to Mrs Mary A Walcott for one year. Leta and Lora came to school today They came here. Mrs Jud Griffith was to J Brigham's to get their baby's photo took today What a handsome baby they have got Lena Lovctand gave me a pretty card today John Deback here and Mrs Carpenter here Leta and Lora stay ed w ith me tonight Wc all went to Mrs Cahill's. 1 took my grey waist she is a going to set the sleeves in front far­ ther Mrs Cahill cut out my grey waist lining this afternoon Wc stopped in to sec the two Mrs Higgins' tonight. Mrs. Carpenter took some ribbon to Mrs. Cahill for her dress. Tuesday . Nov. 17 It is a nice day today. Sarah Smith and Susie Deprester here. Sarah brought me a quart of milk. Frances and Birdie came, put the horse in the bam We went up to Mrs. Cahill’s She tried my dress waist on and she changed the sleeves in my dress and she cut out a dress for Frances and one for Georgia Brown I had to go to Mrs. Cahill’s three times to­ day. Mr Ranney here. I got over a pound of sausage of him 12 cents. Mrs. Crawford here. Linn Thru Mon here. Leta and Lora here. I slopped to Mrs Wilcox and saw Kate Freeman and Martha Carter I saw Ruth Turpennmg and Mrs. Nelson 1 went to Cairns' I got three blue cups and saucers and to great big blue dishes to John Cairns. I did not pay for them for he had not got his bill of the things I rode down to Nettie's with Birdie and Frances and Lea and Lora walked and stayed all night Mrs Lafayett Wilkinson married James Wilkinson. He has got what money she had. then Ik left here Wednesday. Nov. 18 It is colder today It rained last night and some today Leta and Lora went to school Nettie and Mrs. Wilcox is a cleaning out Net­ tie's butry overhead 1 made the beds and washed the dishes and got a letter from William Collier’s wife William Collier is sick, he walks with his crutches He can't never work any more They have got him home. His board and nurse and doctor's bill will come to near S500 Nettie has n ade a chicken pic for supper It is real nice Pie made of part cream Mrs Wilcox and I are both here tonight It blows and is stormy and is lots colder Hat and Hal Bclengcr was here today to sec Dock Her boy is sick He has the Lagnppc Tuesday, Nov. 19 I1 is pretty cold 1 am to Nettie's yet Mrs. Russell here a few minutes Mrs Wilcox here all day She white washed Nettie s kitchen Her and Nettie cleaned house all day I took care of Opal and Rankin and washed the dishes ail up Orvil Whitlock here, him and Dock went downtown tonight Leta and Opal slept with me tonight Mrs Wilcox slept in Lottie's bed Alley McLeay's birthday It is a nice day but cold I am to Nettie s yet tonight Mrs Wilcox and Leta and Lora rixlc downtown with Orvil Whitlock this morning Nettie and at her feet). Nettie Hyde and Leta Hyde, hired girl. Rankin Hyde. Dr. George Hyde. Lora Hyde the dog Nig and the parrott. Leu is a going to Kalamazoo tomorrow 1 am a going to stay with the children while she is gone Saturday, Nov. 21 It rained last night and hailed and snowed a little Dock took Nettie and Leta down to Milo and they took the tram for Kalamazoo and Dock went all around to his sick folks then he came back to Milo after her I stayed here with Lora. Opal and Rankin. Mrs. Charlott Russell came here and stayed with me till Net­ tie came home. She got Leta. Lora and Rankin all a cloak aod some other things. Mrs. Russell stayed here all night loo. 1 got dinner and had the suppei most ready when they got home Sunday, Nov. 22 It is nice overhead but dreadful muddy in the roads. Mrs Russell went home this morn­ ing before breakfast I was ;• calculating to go home today but Dock went off this morning and did not come home ’till after dark Morice Anson came here just night He did the chores then he went over to Hope He is going to husk com for Mrs Dearing Nettie. Leu. Lora and I went up to the bam to sec Dr Hyde's big sheep that he got from Canada I earned Opal and Nettie carried Rankin The mud was so deep 1 came back through the com field Nettie washed our rubbers all off Nettie milked the old cow Monday. Nov. 23 It is a little rainy today all day and tonight. Leu and Lora got their goat cart and took it home tonight. I am to Nettie’s this morning Whitlock came to Dr. Hyde’s early this morn­ ing. long before daylight. He was a going to help Dock kill a pig. Dr. Hyde brought Leta and Lora down to school this morning so I rode home with him. Nettie gave me a pair of black kid mittens with fur around the wrists and some sweet milk and some sour milk I had only got home when Will Havins came I settled and paid him for drawing my wood and coal and for plowing my garden and planting my potatoes I let him have $10 dollars and hay and today I paid him $10.40 in full, all I owe him. Mrs. Adeline Phetteplace and Nettie Brown and her little girl Jane was here most all day 1 gave her little girl a salt shake and a little round stone and shell and my photo and my photo to Mrs Phetteplace, from Petoskey Mrs Cahill here a begging for the poor in Kabmazoo I gave her a can o( peaches and 50 cents to send to India to the poor there Arthur Tureci here tonight and paid me $18 dollars that he borrowed of me Mrs Carpenter and Iva and I went down to Mrs Wilcox tonight a little while Dave Wilcox and Jennie Townsend was here from I owell a visiting. 1 went after my mail foment Tip Ketchum and Mark Norns here and brought me 10 gallons of cider vinegar Tuesday. Nov. 24 It is nice overhead but so muddy I went to John Cairns and got 18 pounds of lard 8 cents a pound $ I 44 and a pound of tea 25 cents and 10 cents worth of candy and three yards of gimp to put on my grey flannel dress 12 cents a yard 36 cents and 25 cents marshmallow candy Then 1 went and took the bead gimp to Mrs Cahill and tned on my dress then came back to Mr Nelson's and got a little looking glass for Opal 8 cents and nine yards of striped red and black calico 40 cents and 46 yards of fine striped red ana black for aprons $2.30 and I paid John Cairns for the three blue cups and saucers and one pink cup and saucer 15 cents apiece 60 cents and paid for the two blue dishes that I got of h»m. Iva and I went down to the post office after my mail and Jake Johnson came in and said Sarah had gone down so we went hack and she was not there. She went down to Mrs Carpenter's Wednesday. Nov. 25 It ruined a little last night I wrote a letter today to Mrs Judkins and took it to the office then I got a tablet of Mrs Nelson 10 cents and 12 envelopes 8 cents and paid Mr Nelson $1.25 for six new brooms He is a going to br­ ing them down to my house I got a quart of oysters of Mr Nelson 30 cents When I went home 1 met George Merlau He wanted me to go home with him So 1 put my oysters in his pail with his and took them home with us I went home with him and stayed all night so as to be there for Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day They have a temperance lecture here tonight. Iva came up to Frances’ today I was here all day today And Iva and I stayed here all night to Frances' I rained to­ day and fearful cold tonight Willie came home last night He has been a husking com to Mark Bugbec's. Nettie and family all went down to Plainwell to Frank Estee's to hold Thanksgiving Wc had three baked chickens for our supper and five quarts of oysters besides lots of other stuff Silcox and wife went off to Thanksgiving and so did Tim Fox and family So did Will Havms and so did Hillock's folks. I paid George Merlau one dollar today for fixing my cellar stairs Nora Stuart and a McNorton married today They found a girl baby today to Jennie Holcomb’s. Dr Hyde had to go there before they went to Plainwell It rained so hard (hat they did not get home 'till the next day They had Oren Hughes' double buggy to Frida). Nov. 27 It is more pleasant this morning but how hard it did ram last night and blow Iva and I. wc arc here to Frances' George took the dou blc buggy and went with Iva to get her things to Murphy’s Then when they come back wc will go home Willie has gone to work again early this morning George and Iva came back and it rained so I did not go home but George took her and her trunk to my house I stayed here all night Fred Ball came here and brought Frances apiece of a little pig that he killed It is getting colder all the time I sleep with Birdie upstairs Saturday, Nov, 28 Permclian Collier's birthday i am to Frances' yet tonight It is lots colder and snowing most all day It was real cold ail last night Birdie has not been well all day and F a night Willie has not got home yet and it .s most 9 o'clock at night. Bessie Russell came to Birdie's and took her music lesson Fred Ball came to George Merlau’s and got a sheep this afternoon I wanted to go home tonight George game me two wooden rings that Willie turned out of wood and he gave me three little stones. Willie Mcrlau came home tonight and brought George s mail Dr Lowery and Dr Hyde opened Joseph Cook, took a part of his inards out and took something off from them, then put them back and sewed him up again. Sunday. Nov. 29 Il is a iitlle warmer and more pleasant this morning. Birdie Mcrlau took old Jerry and came down to meeting to Prairieville and 1 rode home with her this morning Frances Merlau gave me some buttermilk and a quart can of sweet milk I sent the can back with Birdie and the jug. There has not been a per­ son m this house today, only Iva and I tonight. After supper Iva and I went down to see Mrs. Carpenter but she was not there so wc went down to sec Emily Armstrong and she was gone So Bessie called her. she was to Libbie Armstrong's So she came home then after awhile Mrs Armstrong came to Emily’s. She had been to Libbie Armstrong’s too. so we stayed there awhile. Then we came home with Mrs Carpenter and stayed an hour there Then wc came home just as the league was out. It was not late. Monday. Nov. 30 Dr. Uriah Upjohn died today. It is a snow­ ing a very little today, but the sun is a shining today It snowed a good lot last night. I swept the walks all off. Iva washed a little. I went up town and got a 2 lb. box of oatmeal 6 cents and a little doll for Opal 5 cents and 2 lbs. of mixed nuts for the children 30 cents. 15 cents a pound. I saw John Brigham and his wife. John brought me six of my photos. He owes me seven more. 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Sweet Heart TOPICS COVERED: — HELP WANTED — Dr Hyde brought me a pig's rib and some sweet milk in a jug I went to Mrs Cahill's and tried on my grey dress and paid her for my flannel waist one dollar and paid for my flannel, the making of it 3’6. Leta and Lora stayed with me all night tonight Mrs Carpenter here Leta, Lora. Mrs Carpenter. Iva and I. we went to John Cairn’s I got mv mail Iva got a shoulder shawl of Johnnie 50 cents, then wc went to Det Blackman's I got two South Sea islands IO cents apiece 20 cents Then wc stopped in to Mr Temples Iva got her a white Nubia to Mr Temples' 44.) cents Then wc came home 1 got the girls 5 cents worth of candy Horace Storms came to Albert Storms today and brought Dr Ononteyah. the Indian doctor from Plainwell up to see Om Storms Albert s wife (hat has cancer —Tuesdays beginning February 15th ending March 15th. 7 to 9 p.m. Hastings High School Room # Bl22 To Register, Cal! (616) 948-4414 Februory 3.1994 at the Democratic Hall 328 S Jefferson St Hastings. Ml 49058 at 700 pm The public is invited to attend The Agendo will include o discussion of the pro­ posed amendment to the Solid Waste Pion The County of Borry will provide necessary reo sonobie auxiliary aids ond se-vces. such os sign­ ers for the heonng impaired ond oudo topes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting, to individuals with disabilities ot the meeting/heanng upon ten (0) doyS notice to the County o’ Bo"y individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or coll the follow"9 Judith A Peterson Coordinator 220 W State St Hostings Mi 49058 (6I6» 948-4891 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 Hastings Middle School drama classes present "Snapshots" and "Murder Most Fowl" Misha Neil, as snooty Mrs. Van Can, (left) and Adam Gee as Mr Van Can, shake hands with the down-home Priutts Queenetta Pruitt (right) is portrayed by Carley Case. Samantha Sanborn, (tiird row) Mike Terpening, Tiffany Seymour, Kim Sawdy, Rachel Dreyer, Dana Hill Rachel Young. Stephanie Jiles, Mau Moore, Chris Stafford, (fourth row) Mike Provost, Rick Wilson, Paul Uldricks, David Koutz, Eric Masse. Jesse Anas, Garrett Gonzales, Angie Kenfield and Jessica Merrill. The "Hastings Middle School Drama Production" played to capacity crowds at Central auditorium recently. The eight grade students from the third hour drama class are (Becky Clough, Michelle Bies, Carley Weiden, Alicia Franzone, (second row) Rob Hocgewind. Beth Sonsmrth, Cindy Hayes, Lilybelle Pruitt and Fillmore Pruitt (Amy Robbe and Mike Smith) are questioned about the 23 or 26 or 28 missing chickens by the sheriff Elmo Buford (Zak Holston). Deputy Leonard (Laura McKinney) takes official notes. The play is ‘Murder Most Fowl." The fourth hour drama class poses for a photo right after their "boffo" performance for friends and family recently. They are (first row, left to right) Stacey Ward, Genna Nichols. Anne Burghdoff, Ericka Andrus. Sarah Bellgraph. Julie Anthony, Crystal Madden, (second row) Harry Dorcy. Tim Huver, (third row) Amy Robbe, Jodi Palmer. Carely Case, What started as an embarrasing stubbed toe grew and grew in the retelling, showing how faulty communication can be if you don't listen Demonstrating this are (left to right) Matt Toburen, Mike Smith, Misha Neil, Adam Gee, Steve Dahn. Lesley Thornton, (fourth row) Laura McKinney, Lindsey Pittelkow, Matt Toburen, Evan Winkler, Zak Holston. John DeWitt, Tim Warner, Jeff Arnett, Phil Johnson, Kristen Hanshaw. Becky Merriman and Katy Stouse. Sarah Bellgraph, Lindsay Pittelkow, Genna Nichols and Evan Winkler. It shows what can happen to a rumor. Sewing Machine Repair GET READY NEW! | FREE FOR SPRING SINGER One Pair Sissor SHARPENING jx,. $200 Sisters Fabrics 1 Downtown Hastings Clean, Oil & Lube $-1999 Also Complete $TQQQ Tune-up 03 Sponsored by MR. J’S Sewing & Service MACHINE School Model DL-17 $20999 — SPARTAN — Rainbow's End — CALEDONIA - What can go wrong at your "First Dance" is shown by Stephanie Jiles and Eric Masse The pantomime shows that even with missteps, things can work out for the best. In "Snapshots." a series of short scenes revolving around teen life, Dana Hill performs a monolog dealing with concerns of a teen in a humorous way Her talk was on a "Bad Hair Day." Other students had monologs about going to a new school, getting lost, football practice and math tests -.nt—TOO. • FOR SALE • 1987 Ford “ van nM O conversion Contact Jane at... 945-9535 n 1 o HASTINGS CITY BANK nO=OE3OE=OE3O Class Advisor Mel Hund introduces the Middle School drama production performed by the eighth grade third and fouth hour drama class students. The productions were "Snapshots" and "Murder Most Fowl ‘ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 3, 1994 — Page 11 Animal visitors a hit at Thornapple Manor Woodland NEWS During the regular Woodland Township Board meeting in January, the board listened to reports that the fire department had receiv­ ed the radio equipment previously ordered Fire Chief Doug Hoort said these units will be used by persons who enter buildings with the air packs, as it is dangerous not to have communication under these circumstances He said the firemen plan to buy two more radio units with their own funds The fire department also asked permission to add Chad Jones to the auxiliary. They also need four new pagers to replace obsolete ones. It is becoming difficult and expensive to keep repaired Hoort said they would buy two now and two after the new budget goes into effect in April The board also amended the cemetery budget Jim Wickham reported that one new mower has been received and the second new one is expected before spring mowing period starts Wickham read a report involving the use of his own and his father-in-law's equipment in the cemeteries, and the board agreed to pay him an additional amount Supervisor Doug Mackenzie reported that the new cemetery ordinance is not completed, but should be soon. The board adjourned at 8 p.m. to hold a bearing on the petition to pave West and North Lanes in (inland Shores Several residents of the area who were op­ posed to the project were at the meeting Art Hayward and Tom Sinke were worried that the pavement would cause more water to come down the road and dump it at the bottom end of West Avenue. Marjorie Vroman also was among the residents at the meeting. The supervisor also told about a report he had received from a graduate forester who made a study of the woods behind the cemetery and the trees in the cemetery. He said inc report would be given to the clerk and would be available if anyone else wanted to Ruffed Grouse Society to hold banquet Puppies can sit on your lap and enjoy listening to humans say how nice puppies are. Louis Bailie holds one of several puppies from one litter that are waiting for adoption at the Animal Shelter. Bernice Carlland is happy to get acquainted with a large black lab owned by one of the Animal Control Officers from the Barry County Animal Shelter. The dogs were brought to lighten the day of the residents, but the staff was happy to see them, too. The Southwestern Michigan Chapter of the Ruffed Grouse Society will be holding its an­ nual sportsmen's banquet on Friday, Feb. 18, at the Comfort Inn and Heritage Banquet Center. 622 Allegan Highway, Plainwell Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $40 per person, $60 per couple. An annual membership in the Ruffed Grouse Society is included in the cost. Contact Ray Harbour, ticket manager, at (616) 327-5053. The event will feature a live auction and raf­ fle tables. A great variety of signed prints, castings and carvings will be offered. In addi­ tion to the many door prizes that will be •warded, every paid Ruffed Grouse Society member will receive a free limited signed edi­ tion print donated by, wildlife artist, Kathleen Whitehead Brogan. The Society is involved in a 320 acre site in Orangeville Township. Barry County which was donated by the long time supporter. Menasha Corporation. The land is being used for educational purposes with grouse hunting allowed. The Society provides funds to assist in managing areas for ruffed grouse, woodcock and other forest wildlife. Wildlife Habitat ac­ tivities have been planned for the Gun Lake property for 1994. The activities include mowing of several woodcock singing ground areas and harvesting of some mixed hardwood and aspen areas for improving habitat for birds, deer and ocher animals. The chapter has been involved with the Allegan State Game Area plan and is cooperating with Michigan State University Fisheries. Wildlife and Forestry Department on a group habitat demonstration area with the latest technology affiliated with the Kellogg Forest area. LEGAL NOTICES: by Catherine Lucas Dave Beech of the Lake Odessa-Woodland Waste Water Authority speaks to the Woodland Lions Club. read it. The forester basicall) recommended that the woods behind ihc cemetery known as the Davenport Memorial Grove be left untouched and in a completely natural state as far as possible. Only the area immediate to the road was to be kept tnmmed and cleaned so as to leave a safe access The township police report said the police car had been on the road for 37^j and had been driven 859 miles The township police made seven traffic stops, but issued verbal warnings and no citation in each case. Betty Begerow reported for the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance She said they had 25 calls during January so far Six of the calls were non-transport, one was mutual aid to the Lake Odessa Ambulance and one was mutual aid to ETT m Eaton County The ambulance director also reported that their accounts were almost 100 percent paid and that they have a 7 percent writeoff from Medicare, while most ambulances in Michigan average a 25 percent writeoff. Mackenzie reported the state will send all property owners a new homestead exemption form soon and that form should be completed and returned, so homestead exemption can be given on next year's tax bills. The next meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be held Thursday. Feb. 10. at 7:30 p.m. in the dining room of Lake Manor Apartments on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa Ken VanTol of Checsebrough Rake Factory in Freeport will be the speaker The public is invited. When the Woodland Lions Club met last work. Jim Larson and Tom and Shirley Huff­ man of Allegan Ljcds Club were guests. Dave Beech, manager of the Lake OdessaWoodland combined wastewater authority was the guest speaker He spoke about the seven-year-old plant and the new additions have been made to it. He said the project has recently been refinanced to change the interest from 9.5 and 7 percent and thus the debt will be paid off several years sooner Beech showed a video, made and narrated by Martin Vipond. which was interesting. He said he welcomed visitors and would be glad to show anyone around any weekday Betty Makiey and I had lunch with Evelyn McCartney in Lake Odessa last Wednesday before we went to Thomappie Manor to visit with Ethelyn Chase and to discuss the previous hospital and theater in Lake Odessa, both of which were owned and operated by the Chase family. All of the area got a lot of ice last week, and no one has been out much. The Lakewood United Methodist Church parking lot is still a large sheet of ice most reminiscent of a skating rink At least two people slipped on the ice Sundav morning, but neither was hurt Because of •>,' weather, road conditions and the condition or the parking lot. the event that had been planned for Friday night, called "A Night at the Theater.” was cancelled. Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance reports three calls for slip and fall accidents in the last wi-ek. Alice Forshey said that all three pa­ tients had been transportcd to a hospital, but none of the injuries were life-threatening The ambulance group is planning a Sweetheart swiss steak and ham dinner for Sunday. Feb. 13. at Cunningham’s Acre The meal will be served from noon until 3 p.m Take-outs can be called to 374-7328 during that time, can can be picked up or delivered by volunteers People under age 5 or over 100 eat free The junior high-aged group of youth at Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a spaghetti dinner Friday, Feb. 18. from 5 to 7 p.m. at the church. It will include spaghetti with meat sauce, salad bar. garlic bread, drinks and desserts for a free-will offering REPORT OF CONDITION HASTINGS CITY BANK December 31, 1993 — Assets — Dollar Amount Cash and balances due from depository Institutions: Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Securities.......................................................................Federal funds sold.................................................................................. Securities purchased under agreements to resell-.-Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases—— 83,453,854 LESS: Allowance for loan losses..... Loans and leases, net of Allowance.. Assets held In trading accounts-....................................................... Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investments In unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies-.................................................................. Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding. Intangible assets...................................................... .................. Other assets.-.......................................................................................... Total assets............................................................................. ........... — 6,769,952 0 37.712^15 6,500,000 0 918,000 82,535,854 0 2,107,814 0 0 0 347,937 1,512,419 137,486.491 notice William Stauffer seems to enjoy talking to a puppy he met at Thomappie Manor last week The animals were brought to the facility to visit with residents NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS Of BARRY COUNTY Notice it hereby given that the Borry County Zoning Board of Appeal* will conduct a public hearing for the following. CASE NO V-1-94 — Morton Budd.ng* — Stephrm Ol»on. (applicant). Gilmore Cor Muuum (prope-rty owners). LOCATION At 6865 Hickory Rood on the *outheo»t corner of M-43 in Sec. 30. Borry Twp PURPOSE: Exponding a nonconforming use (i.e.. to erect a car storage building). CASE NO. V-SP.I-94 — Chri»tion Broodcotting Miniatrie*. (applicant). LOCATION On the East tide of Norrit Rd bet ween Keller and Mullen Rd* at Sec 14. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Hearing on Planning Commimon Special U»e Oecttion — Co*e No Sp 9 93 MEETING DATE February 15. 1994 TIME 7 30 p m PLACE Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway Hatting*. Michigan Interetted per ton* deairing to preaent their view* upon on oppool either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the oboe mentioned time and place Site inapectiona of the above deacribed proper tie* will be completed by the Zoning Boo rd of Ap peal* member* the day of the hearing. Person* in feretted in accompanying the group *hould contort the Planning Office The variance application* ore available for public m*pection ot the Borry County Planning Of fice 220 W State St.. Hoatmg* Michigan during the hour* of 8 a m to 5 p.m. {doted between 12-1 p.m ). Monday thru Friday Pleoae coll the Plane mg Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Borry will provide neceatory aux iliory o>d* ond service*, such a* signer* for the hearing impaired and audio tope* of printed material* being conndered ot the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting, hearing upon ten (10) day* notice to the County of Borry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contort the County of Borry by writing or calling the following Judith A Peter son Coordinator 220 W State Street Hostings Ml 49058 ( 616) 948-4891 Nancy L Boersmo Borry County Clerk (2 3) — Liabilities — DEPOSITS In domestic offices.................................................... Noninterest-bearing 15.643,894 Interest-bearing............— 108,952,630 Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury„.................................... Other borrowed money Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures——— Other liabilities•—................................................................................. Total liabilities ......................................................... — 124,596,524 0 0 0 0 411.486 0 0 726,379 125.734,389 — Equity Capital — Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus. .. Common stock Surplus——-■■ Undivided profits and capital reserves............................................. LESS: Net unrealized loss on marketable equity securities Total equity capital Total liabilities and equity capital....................................................... Memoranda Deposits of state money — Michigan 0 1,353,600 2,878.000 7,520,502 0 11,752,102 137,486.491 19,623 I, Joan M. McCarty, Operations Manager of the above named bank do hereby declare that this report of condition is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief. >30^^. We, the undersigned directors, attest the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. We declare it has been examined by us, and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct. James E. Coleman James R. Wiswell Directors �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 Gun Lake Winterfest overcomes weather A petting zoo let the children hold puppies, pet a calf or play with bunnies These children seem content to just hold the puppies while others wait their turn Quads, motorcycles and snowmobiles were seen everywhere on Gun Lake during the annual winter festival last weekend. Race competitions for the vehicles occupied most of the day Saturday A ’Big Mo" was only one type of food offered to many at the Gun Lake Winter Festival Sales of the hot barbecue sandwiches were brisk Food booths dotted the grounds for the event Many brought their pets to Winter Festival. These young ladies and their dog seem to enjoy the ice on Gun Lake Ponies and kids go together at the Gun Lake Winter Festival These shaggy haired ponies were kept busy during the Saturday winter celebration previewed the latest in fashion swim wear Denny Meyers, one of the emcees at the event, studiously looks the other way as one of the models shows a checked swimsuit INVITATION TO BID The Hastings Area School System is requesting bids on a new cargo van for its food service pro­ gram and a dump truck/snowplow for its main­ tenance department Bid specifications are available in the Hastings Area School System Administration Office, 232 W. Grand St. Hastings. MI. Questions regarding the bid specifications should be directed to Al Francik. telephone 948-4400. Sealed bids should be sent to: Albert C Francik Director of Operational Sen-ices Hastings Area School System 232 W Grand St Hastings, MI 49058 by Thursday, 11 00 a m , February 17, 1994 The Hastings Area School System reserves the anv right to select any bid which serves its best interest and further reserves the right to reject am and all bids The clear ice is old and the cloudy is new ice formed only two days before the Gun Lake Winter Festival The ice was cut out for the Polar Bear Dip It was strong enough to hold hundreds of people and snowmobiles Everyone seemed to enjoy the snow and ice at the Allegan County Park during Winter Festival Even the swings in the playground got a workout, something not usually seen dunng January �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 — Page 13 _________ Albert Pederson_________ Srf/'ea Continued... I_______ Grover P. (Bud) DoyleJr. | NEWAGO-Grover P (Bud) Doyle Jr .51 of Middleville passed away Friday. January 28, 1994 at home Mr. Doyle was bom on November 5. 1942 in Grand Rapids, the son of Grover P and Neoma (Price) Doyle Sr He was an Army brat, who moved a lol. He grew up in Sauli Sic Mane. Fort Riley. Kansas and graduated from Waynesville. Missouri He joined the United States Air Force right after high school and received his training on jet engines. He was part of the crew that main­ tained the KC 135 which was the plane used to refuel other planes in flight. He was married to Jamie L Newman on December 5. 1985 He was employed at Hart Enterpnses. Butternut Bread Company and Metro Gardens Apartments in Grand Rapids He had many hobbies, speed boating, enjoyed listening to music, going to flea markets, build­ ing and working on machines and a special fondness for collecting cups, pictures and clothes with big cats on it He also enjoyed traveling. Mr. Doyle is survived by his wife, Jamie L (Newman) Doy le; sister-in-law and brother-in­ law, Carla and Leon Van Order of Hamilton; son Peter Doyle of Grand Rapids, sister, Janice Lingnn of Auburndale. Florida, half sister. Patsy Wade of Pemday. Louisiana, numerous step children; grandchildren, one great grand­ son; several nieces and nephews Funeral sen-ices were held Monday. January 31 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating Bunl was in Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to the Newygo County Hospice in Fremont. Charles M. "Marty " Ayres DELTON - Charles M ''Marty” Ayres. 46. of 4685 Wildwood Road. Gun Lake. Delton passed away January 25. 1994 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings Mr. Ayres was bom on October 15, 1947 in Grand Haven the son of Charles M Ayres and Barledme Slater He attended Delton Kellogg Schools and received his GED in the Naval Army service. He served with the United Slates Army in Germany from 1967 to 1969 He had been employed since 1969 as a Job Setter at Diesel Technology in Grand Rapids Mr Ayres loved Harley’s, boating, the woods and sharing thoughts and comments with special friends. He hud lived in the Gun Lake area since 1957 Mr Ayres married Jackie Lynn Stevens on July 16, 1976 in Grand Rapids. Surviving Mr Ayres are his wife. Jackie; one daughter, Mrs Al Bridget C. Root of Middleville; four sons, Chad A. Stevens of Grand Rapids, Matthew L. Ayres stationed with the Navy in Washington State, Jonathan Ayres of Grand Rapids, Charles M. Ayres II at home; one sister, Mrs Ed (Joann) Kurczaba of Cincinnatti, Ohio, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father in 1956 and his mother in 1980 Cremation has taken place at his request. Memorial service was held Saturday at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes will be avail­ able at both the funeral home and the church. Funeral arrangements were made by the Williams Funeral Chapel. MIDDLEVILLE • Albert Pederson, 102, of Middleville passed away Wednesday. January 26, 1994 at Tendercare of Hastings Mr Pederson was bom on August 11, 1891 in Cannon Falls. Minnesota, the son of Thomas Albert and Sarah Pederson He was mamed to Ella Emma Gehrke on August 10. 1922 in Minneapolis. Minnesota Mr Pederson was a fanner his entire life. When Mr Pederson was 100 years old. he received birthday greetings from President Bush and was pictured and congratulated on NBC’s Today Show. He was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Grand Rapids and attended Word of Faith Church, Hastings. Surviving are five daughters. Mrs Sarah Styers of San Diego, California, Mrs. Robert (Martha) Burghdoff of Hastings, Mrs Robert (Rose Marie) Otto of Middleville, Mrs. Manon Treat of Battle Creek, Mrs James (Rachel) Sutton of Tulsa, Oklahoma, four nephews, 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, one great great grandson Preceding him in death were his wife, Ella in 1967, three grandchildren, and one great granddaughter. Funeral Services were held Friday. Janurary 28. 1994 at Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Jeff Arnett officiating. Interment al Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Memonal Contnbutions may be made to Word of Faith Church. I GRAND RAPIDS - Dale M Callihan. 97. of Grand Rapids and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. January 25. 1994 at Spring­ brook Manor in Grand Rapids Mr Callihan was bom on September 22. 1896 in Sandusky, Ohio, the son of Jesse and Eliza Jane (Dawsey). He was raised in Edmore He moved to Hastings in 1973 from Chesaning He was married to Eva C. Burt on March 24, 1915 She passed away on April 10. 1992 Mr. Callihan owned and operated several bakerys in Michigan and Arizona. He retired in 1954 He was a member of the Church of Jesus Chnst of Latter Day Saints. Mr. Callihan is survived by two sons. Doctor Clayton D. (Pauline) Callihan of Baton Rouge. I-ouisana, Patrick J. Callihan of Okemos, daughter, Mrs. Tyrell (Donna J.) Lovell of Raybun Gap. Georgia; 13 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren; five great-great­ grandchildren Preceding him in death were his son. Clinton B. Callihan, and daughter, Onalee E. DeVoogd. Funeral services were held Friday. January 28 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with President James Bailey officiating. Burial was in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memonal contributions may be made to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Sainis Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. JOIN OUR CREW DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! \Ne Provide • Training • Free Uniforms • Free Meals • Friendly Atmosphere ________ Mildred Heaslip_________ FLORIDA - Mildred Heaslip, 87 of Largo. Florida passed away January 30. 1994 at her residence She was bom in Cheshire. England and came to Florida in 1964 from Hastings., She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Clearwater. Ronda Surviving Mrs Heaslip include a stepson. Witham F. Heaslip of Toronto, Canada and a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Chamberlain of Toronto, Canada; Five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Arrangements were made by Moss Feaster Funeral Homes. Largo Chapel in Largo. Florida • • • • • of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE • • Hastings BANNER • SUBSCRIBE TODAY Hastings Reminder Hastings Banner Hastings Weekender Community Advisor Marshall Battle Creek Shopper News Lakewood News Middleville/Caledoma Sun S. News Maple Valley News Legal Notice Call 945-9554 NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Rurwont to tha provtatom ol Public Act 183 of 1943 os amended notice <» hereby given that tha lorry County Boord ot Commissioners have odoptad the following O'd>non<e which omands the Borry County Zoning Ordinance in tha follow­ ing monnai The Zoning District Mop has baan omandad as fellows ORDINANCE NO A 6 93 Property located ot Sac 1 T4N R7W Wood I ond Twp . Barry County Michigan Described as Com­ mencing at the SC corner of so»d Sec I lor place of beginning Th W 690 It th N 806 h th E 490 h th 5 200 h.; th E 25 fl . th 5 260 ft th E 175 ft. th 5 346 ft to place of beginning (toe outlined area on map) 7.01% The grass may be greener on our side of the fence. If low interest rates have slowed the growth of your retirement savings, maybe it's time to consider some alternatives. Edward D. Jones <1 Co. can show you a variety of IRA investments that meet your needs and may earn a higher return than your current IRA. Don't wait another day to find out. Call for a free IRA analysis. Woodland Twp.. of Barry County Michigan Mark Christensen 228 North Church St.. Hatting^ Phone (616) 945-3553 Toll Frw 1-800-288-5220 Pick up an application at the counter! S Edward D. Jones & Co/ 1215 West State St. •Rate cspreMed bs the lower of yield to maturity or yield to call on A-rated corporate bonds effective 01/28/94 Market nsk may be a consideration on investments sold poor to maturity In Hastings Publishers of NEWS IRAs ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER7AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYE! The above named ordinance become effective January 22 1994 following the approval from the Michigan Deportment ol Commerce Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in rhe Borry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St . Hostings. Michigan between the hours ol 8 00 a m -5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please coll 948-4830 for further inlormotion Dole. January 31. 1994 ORVIN MOORE. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissione. s NANCY I BOERSMA Clerk Sorry County GET YOUR COPIES Iza Lucille Elliston Decker NASHVILLE - Iza Lucille Elliston Decker. 79, of Nashville passed away Thursday. Janu­ ary 27, 1994 at Thomappie Manor in Hastings Mrs Decker was born in Maple Grove Township on March 4. 1914. the daughter of Lowell and Ethel (Hecker) Jarrad She attended the Norton Country School. She married Vern (Bob) Dliston in 1932 in Maple Grove Township. He pissed away in 1943. She married Ard Decker in 1954 and he passed away io 1986. Mrs. Decker was employed at Middleville Engineering Company, the Veterans Hospital in Battle Creek and Pennock Hospital in Hast­ ings where she was a nurses aid She was a member of the Maple Leaf Grange, the Nashville United Methodist Church, the Golden Agers Club, Freida Laurent’s Sunday School Class for many years, and worked on the local election boards for many years Mrs Decker enjoyed crochefting, playing cards growing flowers, and joking with her family. Surviving are sons. Richard (Lois) Elliston. Larry (Joan) Elliston, Lowell Elliston, all of Nashville. Alfred (Helen) Decker of Nashville. Robert (Dawn) Decker of Vermontville. John (Judy) Decker of Delton, Ellon (Chen) Decker of Lyndon. Kansas. Larry (June) Decker of Nashville; daughter. Ardene (Robert) Van.-y of Nashville; 32 grandchildren. 45 great grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, brother Lawrence (Mary) Jarrard of Nashville, sister. Ila Gray of Grand Rapids, L T (Robert) Weeks of Hastings, Ena Johnson of Nashville. Johnnie (Gaylord) Burkeit of Eaton Rapids, also many nieces and nephews Also preceding her m death were her two brothers, Clayton and Keith Jarrad. two sisters. Thelma Cunningham and Therma Eddy, granddaughter. Karen Decker Ryan, two grandsons. Max and Kevin Elhston Funeral services were held Saturday. Janu­ ary 29 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Kenneth Vaught offi­ ciating. Bunal uas in Lakeview Cemetery. Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Nashville United Methodist Church Building Fund. Funeral arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville |Dale M. Callihan Hastings Banner at any of these area locations In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thornapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store United Gas Station Terry’s Tick Tock (W. State St.) In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke's Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Gun Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 Saxons use long gun to shoot down Orioles The Hastings vanity basketball team hit 6 of 13 from three-point range to erase a second quarter eight-point deficit and eventually topple Charlotte 53-50 in Tuesday night non-conference action The Orioles' *ead dwindled, and Hastings Ben Robbe hit the first basket of the second half to tie the score at 26. The Saxons then went up by three on a long shot by Chris Young and opened up its own eight-point lead. 41-33. through the end of the third. Charlotte, however proceeded to erase most of it by hitting the first three baskets in the fourth. The real fun began when Charlotte made a three-pointer with a little more than a minute left in the game to give the Orioles a onepotnt lead. At exactly one minute, Hastings Jason Kaiser went to the line and made both ends of a one and one to take the lead back for the Saxons. 51-50. Charlotte ran the length of the floor with the in-bound, and with 20 seconds left, called a time out to set up the final play It didn t work the way the Orioles planned as the shot put up by the visitors bounced twice off the rim and Hastings' Eric Haines was fouled while trying to get the rebound. Haines swished the first of his one and one. but the second bounded eastward and while going for the errant ball an Oriole was fouled, sending him to the line with 6.2 seconds in the game and his team behind by two. 52-50. The Charlotte player missed the first free throw and Hastings' Fred Jiles was fouled in the ensuing race for the ball, sending him to the charity stripe with 2.8 on the clock. Jiles made the first but not the second. The early in the second period and through the first half of the third. The pressure gave the Saxons fits and the Orioles chances for easy baskets. Charlotte shortened the full court to half­ court after Hastings began rotating the squad of rested players in for the tired. The Saxons also began passing the full width of the court to confound the Oriole defense and avoided keeping the ball in one place too long. Leading scorer in the game was Jeff Curtis from Charlotte with 20. but three Saxons were able to score in double figures. Leading the offensive attack for the home team was Ben Robbe with 15. He also had a key stuff in the third that deflated the Orioles' inside game Jason Kaiser had 13 points ar J Chris Young added 12 for the Saxons. Robbe and Young both had six rebounds. Red Jiles had six assists and Kaiser had four. "Kaiser stepped up in the game and handled the press nicely." said varsity coach Don Schils. "He did a nice job of handling the ball and passsing." He added that, although the game was sloppy at times. Hastings was able to make the big plays when it needed to and "I'll take it. We lost a SPORTS _____________________________________________________________ Hastings 7 th graders pick up wins The Hastings seventh grade basketball A and B teams each picked up victories this week The A team now 6-1. defeated Com­ stock 39-29 Feb 1 and the B team defeated Ionia 25-16 to up us record to 4-3. Jan 31. Coach Phil Anton said the A team was "once again...tentative in the first half, but in the second half played intense and held Comstock scoreless until 1:01 was left in the third." He said the team needed to find a way to play the enure game like it played the second half Leading scorers for the A team were Jim Storms and Adam Whitney with 12 apiece Luke Warner had six points. Greg Brower had three. Steve Storrs and Tyson Walther had two and Derek Johnson and Ken Thompson one. Storms. Warner, Brower. Johnson and Thompson had (our rebounds. Warner had three assists and six steals Storms had eight steals Josh Warren led the B team over Ionia with eight points and four rebounds. Dustin Humphrey had seven points, five rebounds, four assists and six steals Andy Keller led the team tn rebounding with seven He als ohaJ two points Malt Bradley and Don Smith had four points and Chris Fuller had five rebounds. "Although we were slowed by the effects of two days off because of the ice. we made key defensive stands and came up with big baskets when we needed to." said coach An­ ton Saxon frosh fall to Lakeview The Hastings freshmen basketball team was defeated by Battle Creek Lakeview last Tues day 48-33. In the first half, the Saxons played well and were up 20-19 In the second half, the Saxons' offense struggled against Lakeview's pressure defense and scored only three points in the third quarter In the final quarter. Hastings was outscored 18-10. Leading scorers for Hastings were Jason Fuller with 12 points and Joe Lyons with 10 points. Top rebounder tor the Saxons was Ed Youngs with five Dehon matmen pin Paw Paw, 53*12 Despite not having wrestlers for three weight classes, the Delton varsity wrestling team defeated Paw Paw 53-12 in Kalamazcxi Valley Association action. Tuesday night. Paw Paw dressed only seven of 13 possible wrestlers for the match and was forced to forfeit the 152-, 140-. 135- and 125-pound weight classes Neither team had wrestlers in the 103 and 112-pound weight classes and 1 ’ton Orioles came down with the ball and called a timeout to set up the final play of the game. With 2.1 seconds running off the clock, the Orioles threw in to tialf court and from there to the basket on a catch and throw. It wasn't even close and the birds fell. Both teams suffered through lousy shooting from the floor with Charlotte hitting only 19 of 43 it put up. Hastings did little better from field goal range, making 12 of 22. Hastings was able to keep in the game by making 6 of 13 from long distance and 11 of 18 al the free throw line. The Orioles kept the game moving, as they started a full-court press on the Saxons Banner forfeited the 119-pound class. Winning six team points by pins were Delton's John Murphy (145) over Adam Dudycha in 4:24. Jason Thomas (160) over Jeff Bartells in 3:05. Nate Kendall (171) over Al Houston in 1:37 and Dan Smith (189) over Miles Gretzkai in 1:39. Rob Tack won an 18-3 technical fall over Louis Williams lor five team points for the Panthers. Hastings guard Fred Jiles puts up a long two-pointer over a Charlotte defender Hastings JVs f op Charlotte by 12 The Hastings junior varsity basketball team got a stellar performance from Jim Robbe and won for the first time this year. 53-41. over visiting Charlotte Tuesday Robbe went four of seven from threepoint land and five for five from the frecthrow line on his way to a game leading 23 points. Robbe did suffer from inside shooting, making only three of 10. The junior Saxons opened a three-point lead after one period. 14-11. and enlarged it to seven by the halftime break. The junior Orioles came back to within four by the end of the third, but were never able to make a real scoring threat. Hastings outscored Charlotte 18-10 in the final quarter. The Saxons had eight of 11 players put numbers in the scoring column, including center Kevin Shuford, who had 11 points. Scott I^Rue was the leading scorer for the Orioles with 16 points. He also had an impressive 10 for 11 al the free-throw line Hastings went 14 of 32 from the field, four for nine from three-point range and hit 13 of 27 from the charity stripe. Charlotte made 13 of 51 field goal tries, and was 12 of 25 from the free-throw line. The junior varsity team is now 1-10 this season and winless in the Twin Valley Conference. Mattawan downs Delton in KVA action Hastings center Ben Hughes, No. 44. knocks the ball dear and Eric Haines. No. 54 was able to pick 11 up and take the shot few games like this one. so I’ll take the win." Travis Williams, the top defensive player for the Saxons, will find out today (Thursday) when or if he’ll be back from a foot injury and Ryan Gillons has been brought up from the junior varsity squad to replace Michael Speet. who left the team. The win belters the Hastings record to 7­ 4 overall and drops the Orioles to 6-5. Hastings is scheduled to play at Battle Creek Harper Creek on Friday in a Twin Valley Conference matchup Hastings edges Hudsonville, loses to Coopersville on mat In a double dual match at Middleville, the Hastings vanity wrestling team, still suffering from illness and injuries, edged Hudsonville 33-30. but was trampled by Coopersville 57-18. Against Hudsonville. Hastings had no one to wrestle the 112-pound weight class, but ■either did the Eagles. Troy Pittelkow was unchallenged at 103 pounds for the Saxons, but Hastings gave up the 125-pound weight class with a forfeit to even things out. Scoring pins for the Saxons were Cole The Delton varsity basketball team played some sloppy basketball according to coach Jim Hogoboom, but then so did Mattawan. However, the Wildcats, who have been in the news lately because 11 of 12 players on the team walked off the team because of disagreement with the coach, won the match up 60-44. Mattawan had a six point lead by the end of the first period and just kept adding to its lead through the entire game. "We struggled on offense." said Hogoboom. "In the first and third quarters we didn't do very well and we got behind." The Panthers scored six in both the first and thid quarters and had 14 in the second and 18 in the final period. In the third quarter the Panthers hit only one field goal. The coach also said the Panthers need to do a better job at the line as the Delton squad was nine of 18 from the stripe while the Wildcats were 19 of 23. Mattawan was also 20 of 33 from the floor and Delton was 17 of 52. Hogoboom said Brad Myers, the leading scorer for the Panters with 12 and Gary Fisher, who had 11. did a much better job on their offensive play. "Il was an ugly game to watch." said Hogoboom. "We got sloppy and had some trouble with the ball." Delton is now 0-9 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and 1-11 overall. The team will be at Galesburg-Augusta on Friday. Lady Vikes two wins shy of school record The Lakewood varsity volleyball team came within two victories of the school record. Monday, as the team defeated Okemos in straight sets 15-0. 15-5. The win brings the Lady Vikes' Capital Circuit League record to 2-0 and its overall record to 31-0 this season, two shy of the 33 wins needed io set the new standard Leading the team in kills was Heather Mitchell with II. Tammi Nielson had five blocks and Becky Rufner had 17 assists. Jesse Bnscno was tops defensively with a 92 percent accuracy at returns. The Lady Vikes will play at home Thursday against Eaton Rapids and against l-ansing Catholic Central on Monday. The team will play in the Belding Tournament on Saturday Bowen (160) in 1:15 over Bryan Scott. Kris Javor (189) in 34 seconos ever Dan Vertaik and Robert Smith (Hwt.) in 42 seconds over Nick Ueckcr Chris Allen (140) won a slim 8-6 decision over Bnan Dine for three team points Matt Mackenzie (152) won six team points when Toni Pillars had to forfeit because of injury. Hastings also faced a very strong Coopersville team The Saxons were able to win two matches with pins The other six points the team scored were from Jeremai Cook, who was unchallenged at 119. Allen took 30 seconds to pin Chris Marsh of Coopersville and Bowen took 1:02 to push Rob Coorson s shoulders to the mat for Hartings. The Saxon maunen are now 5-5 in dual meets this season and remain 2-2 in the Twin Valley Conference Hastings wrestler Kris Javor (189) pinned Coopersville's Brian Graff in 52 seconds lo win this match f Hastings matman Cote Bowen (152) pinned Coopersville's Rot Coorson in 1X32 to win this match and rack up six team points �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 — Page 15 Trojans win two on mat at home In a double dual meet. Tuesday, the Middleville varsity wrestling team defeated Hudsonville 36-28 and Coopersville 57-13 in mat action. Against the hudsonville team, the team score was decided on the last match. Middleville took a two pant lead into the heavyweight class and a win of anykind by Hudsonville would have given them the points they needed to take the win. As it ended however, Bo Peters put together several moves and pinned his opponent in 36 seconds for six team points and the win. Also getting a pin over his Hudsonville opponent was Joel Appel (189 lbs.). He had his opponent's shoulders on the mat in 1:38. Also securing six team points was Many Bender (152) who won by injury default and Kiley Webster (112) and Andy Nelson (103) who won by forfeit. Taking decisions over Hudsonville were Ty Middleton (171) with a 3-1 decision and Terry Trudel) (125) who won a 6-3 decision. Scoring pins for the Trojans over Coopersville were Nelson in 2:44. Webster in 33 seconds, Ryan Winchell (130) in 50 snoods, Luke Middleton (135) in 2:54. Jamie Foster (140) in 1:23. Chad Foster (145) in 57 seconds. Bender in 1:00 and Middleton in 41 seconds. Sean Crofoot (119) won by forfeit and Appel won an 11-4 decision. The Trojans wrestle Comstock Park for the OK Blue lead in Muskegon. Middlvilte's Terry Trudell (125) was able Io scramble to a 6-3 decision over Hudsonville's Mark Zwyghuize. Middleville's Ryan Winchell (130) had a little problem with Hudsonville's Dan Blancamp here, but came back against Coopersville to pin his competitor in 50 seconds. Ailing Middleville falls to Hamilton in O-K Blue Middleville's Marty Bender (152) won this match over Hudsonville's Toni Philips after Philips injured his shoulder and had to forfeit. YMCA holds fundraisers 'Back to Back* J-Ad Graphics News Service Having fun and helping send kids to camp who might otherwise not be able to take part in one of the delights of summer. That's the idea behind "Back to Back" fundraisers put on by two local businesses and the Hastings YMCA on Monday. Feb. 7 and Tuesday. Feb. 8. The Grat night, kids can enjoy watching "Ernest Rides Again" at the Cinema 1 A 2. The local theater is working with the YMCA to provide two showings of the popular "Ernest Rides Again’ at the Cinema I A 2; one screening al 1 p.m. and another at 3 p.m. “There's no school that day." said Outreach and Camp Director Steve Laubaugh, "we ll have chaperones and volunteers, so let the Y watch your kids lor a few hours." Free popcorn is included in the $2 admission price, he added. Another chance to benefit Barry County children by helping them go to camp is the next night. Feb. 8 al Burger King Burger King will donate a percentage of the receipts from 4 to 8 p.m. to send the kids to YMCA camp next summer. "All you have to do is say you're with the YMCA." I-aubaugh said, "and at both events there will be lots of entertainment, music, prizes, and balloons " Sunday Family Open Gy ms Every Sunday, beginning January 23 till March 6. the YMCA will have the Hastings High School gym open for open gyms The gym opens al 2 and closes at 4 p.m. Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and roller­ skating (bring your own equipment). The cost for the activity is $2 per person with a family cap of $5 Those with youth in grades six or lower must be accompanied by a parent The cost for those in seventh grade or older who will be coming without a parent is 52 per person Family Fun Night On Fnday. Feb 4. from 6.45-8.45 p.m . there will be a family fun night at the Hastings High School Activities inc!*<de basketball, volleyball, old time movies, crafts, and roller­ skating (bring your own skates) The cost for the evening of fun is SI per person with a maximum of 55 per family Crafts will cost 25 cents each Children in grades six or lower must be accompanied by an adult Youth Indoor Soccer Beginning Saturday. Feb 5 till March 12. the YMCA will be offering indoor soccer to youth in grades 1-8 The program will take place in the Hastings High School's gym. 5/6 graders will meet from 8:30-9 a.m.. lst-2nd graders from 9 45-10:45 a.m., 3rd and 4th graders from 11 a m.-noon, and 7th/8th graders from noon to Lpjji: The cost for the five week program is 510. Participants may also pay $2 per visit. Scholarships arc available upon request. Pre-registralion is not required YMCA’s .Annual Board Meeting The YMCA of Barry County has reschedul­ ed its annual meeting for Wednesday. Feb 9 The meeting will be held in the YMCA Of­ fice. 234 E. State, at 7 p.m. Any interested parties may attend NRA Great American Hunters Tour rolls nationwide The NRA Great American Hunters Tour is now only a few short days way from presen ting events in Illinois and Michigan The 100 city 1994 edition of the most comprehensive series hunting shows in history is bringing ad vanced hunting technique, safety, ethics and responsibility programs to hunters in almost every major hunting area of the nation. One of the two shows in Michigan will be February 7 at the Lansing Center in Lansing The tour heads back to Illinois for an event in Decatur on February 23 at the Holiday Inn The ocher Michigan show was held earlier this yew Doors open al 5 p.m local time, with the three-hour show starting at 6 30 p.m Admis sion is $15 ($10 for NRA members) Young hunters 16 and under will be admitted free Pre-registration is available by calling I-800-492 HUNT Recognized experts Paul Newsom will be joined by M R James and Kurt VcrCautcren for the Lansing show w ith VcrCautcren men mg on to headline the Decatur show with Eye. Phil Johnston and Dwight Schuh Slalc-of-thc-art presentations will cover topics such as rifle and bow hunting whitetail deer, wild turkey hunting and general lips and techniques for big game that can be used by all hunters, regardless of age or experience At­ tendees are welcome to go one-on-one with the experts in a casual, fun. atmosphere designed for the whole family The NRA Great American Whitetail Col­ lection will be a highlight of the show Created for the tour, it is a unique display of replicas ot the greatest whitctails ever taken As a public service to all local Hunters for the Hungry organizations, all local groups arc invited to take advantage of free booth space at each site Information is available by call mg Chad Denais at t7O3) 267 1503 The NRA Great American Hunters Tour is one ot a senes of programs providing services and information to our nation's 20 million hunters by the NRA Hunter Services Divi­ sion The National Rifle Assixiation of America, as the number one hunter organiza­ tion. promotes hunter safety, ethics and responsibility as well as conducting on-going legislative activ itics in support of the tradition of hunting in America ASA announces 1994 AC-Delco Challenge Series schedule Three new locations and a return trip to Michigan International Speedway highlight the 1994 American Speed Association ACDelco Challenge Series schedule The championship stock car series will run 18 events tn 11 different states ASA's 27th season will include venues from as far west as Denver. CO. to as far cast as Jennerstown. PA The season-opener will be a 300-lap event at Colorado National Speedway m Denver, a facility that is brand new to ASA fam The three-eighths of a mile track will host the event April 23-24. Other new tracks for ASA include Louisville (KY) Motor Speedway, which will host a 300-iip event June 10-'. I. and Hawkeye Downs Speedway in Cedar Rapids. 1A. where ASA will run a 300-tapper on July 4. Perhaps the biggest event of the year, however, will be ASA's return to the super speedway . Michigan International Speedway (M.I.S.) Sept. 9-10-11 for a weekend of ac­ tivity that culminates with a 300-mile race In the early 1980s. ASA was an annual visitor to M.I.S. However, this event will mark the first tnp back since 1986 The schedule also calls for a ' doublcheader weekend" in Michigan June 17-18. On Friday night. ASA will run a 200-lap event at Tri­ City Motor Speedway in Aubum. Ml. and then turn around and run a Saturday night 200-lappcr at Berlin Raceway in Grand Rapids Familiar ASA sites such as Columbus Motor Speedway. Toledo Speedway. 1-70 Speedway. Salem Speedway. Anderson Speedway, the Milwaukee Mile and the Min­ nesota State Fair will also be visited by the stars of trie AC-Delco Senes And for the second straight year, two American road courses are on tap Brainerd International Raceway in Minnesota (June 24-25-26) and Heartland Park Topeka (July 29-30-31) The 1994 season will culminate m the championship race held once again at Jen nerstown (PA) Speedway 1994 AC-Delco Challenge Series LAPS DATE TIME 2 p.m Apnl 23-24 1 p.m April 30 1 May 14 15 1 p.m 8 pm June 4 7 p.m June 10-11 8 p.m June 17 7 p.m June 18 1 p.m June 24-25-26 3 p.m July 4 8pm July 16 1 pm July 29-30 31 7 p.m August 13 8 p.m August 19-20 2pm August 27-28 September 9-i0 i 1 1pm. 1 pm September 30-1-2 1pm October 15-16 TRACK Colorado National Speedway Columbus Motor Speedway Toledo Speedyway 1-70 Speedway Louisville Motor Speedway Tri-City Motor Speedway Berlin Raceway Brainerd Int'l Raceway Hawkeye Downs Speedway Salem Speedway Heartland Park Topeka Berlin Raceway Anderson Speedway Milwaukee Mile Michigan Int'l Speedway Speedway Jennerstown Speedway LOCATION DISTANCE 300 Denver. CO Columbus. OH 300 300 Toledo. OH 300 Odessa. MO 300 Louisville. KY Auburn, Ml 200 Marne. Ml 200 Brainerd. MN 300 Cedar Rapids. IA 300 Salem, IN 200 300 Topeka. KS 300 Mame. Ml Anderson. IN 400 Milwaukee. Wi 150 Brooklyn. Ml 300 400 Toledo. OH Jennerstown PA 400 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE - SUBJECT TO CHANGE The Trojans were down by 10 points at the end of the first period and trailed by as many as 16 midway through the second but staged a rally to get back within 11 by the halftime break. In the third, the Trojans continued the comeback and were within two points before Hamilton resumed its full-court pressure. "There were bright spots in the game." said Holzhucter, “so I'm na discouraged." leading scorer for the Trojans was Andy Brewer with 28 points. He also had four rebounds, four steals and three assists. Brian Brewer scored 15 points and had seven rebounds and Brad Williams scored 10 points for the Trojans. Mike Sarver was the leading rebounder with nine. The Trojans fell to 5-2 in the O-K Blue and to 7-3 overall. The team will play at home versus Kelloggsville on Friday night and at Ccmstock Park on Saturday in a makeup game. With four of the Middleville varsity basketball team's better players off the court because of injuries, coach Kurt Holzhucter is moving players to new positions on the floor. He said (he kids' unfamiliarity with the position changes was pan of the reason the Trojans fell to Hamilton Tuesday, 76-61. Nathan Bundy went out during the Maple Valley game last week with ligament damage. Steve Converse is still out with a broken hand he suffered during the Godwin game. B.J. West played a few minutes versus Hamilton, but still isn't 100 percent because of an ankle injury, and Jim Mason, one of the returners from last year, is still out with knee injuries. Holzhueter said he has had to move players around the floor and they are still going through a period of adjustment. ' They played hard versus Hamilton." the Trojan coach said, "but they had trouble with Hamilton's full-court press." f BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 55-29; H &. S Machine 46-38; Mace's Pharmacy 44,/i-39‘/i. Varney's Stables 44-50; Valley Realty 4016-53^; Misfits 39'4-44 W; Nashville Chiropractic 39-45. Hair Care 39-41; Lifestyles 35-49. Cornerstone Realty 33^-46 W High Series and Games — L Elliston 190-526. S Pennington 210-516; K Becker 192-505. B Smith 196-499. R Murphy 209-490. E Vanessa 187-485 L Yoder 187-479. R. Kuempel 161-446. J Doster 169-404. V Slocum 159-397. D Moore 158 398. T Christopher 191. B Vrogindewey 152; D. Lawrence 152. P Smith 181; N Varney 168; M. Bnmmcr 155. S Brimmer 152. Thursday Angels Old Town Tavern 52-28; Ray James Elec. 46-34; McDonald's 46-34; Nashville Chiro 38Mi-4l«4. Big B's 37^-42*6 Good Gaines and Series — L Thomas 140; L. Colvin 177; C. Moore 96; B Weiler 179-499. B Cuddahec 209-559. D Snider 164. B Moody 207. T Daniels 200-545; P Fisher 191 513. R Haight 182; S Rose 167 Sunday Afternoon Mixed No Name 12-8. Good and Bad 12-8. Odd Balls 12-8, Frceportincans 12-8; 4 H's 12-8; Sage Builders 12-8; Cripples 11-9; Low Rollers 11-9; Rebels 10-10; Bad Boys-Bad Girls 9-11. Cedar Creek Builders 9-11. Who's Next 7-13; Hi Five 5-15; B S Bowlers 5-7 Mens Good Games and Series — R. McMillian 193-516; R Planck 195-503. R Fay 201-502. K Greenfield 175-485. D Gilbert 168-475. D Herman 166-462; G. Sias 159-403. R Louden 138-403. K Barton 138-389. J Howlett 145-37). M Conger 187. M Vaughn 177. B Redman 176; D Conger 172. P Dryer 162 J Kohler 156. T Bu.ke 150. J McDonald 132 Womens Good Games and Series — D Gilbert 190-530; I Ruthruff 175-507. T Pa­ ter 173-503. S Landis 202-499. S Panen 167-461. B Affording 162-432. M Herman 159-421. G Herman 144-393. V Eye I4| 341. T Esans 164. T Sage 149. T Roberts 144. D Conger 143. B Roberts 138. G Eye 134 Sunday Night Mixed Really Rottens 51-33; Awesome 4 5O^-33Mi; Dynamites 49-35. Misfits 48-36. Load Hogs 46-38. Dichards 45-39. B S.ers 44-40. Hooter Crew 42-30. Lucky Strikes 41^-38*^. Leftovers 41-43; Wanderers 40-44; Alley Cats 39'/j-40'4; Fearsome 4 39-37. Holey Rollers 38-46. H & L 37^-42'4. Rude Ones 31 4-48'4 Womens High Series and Games — L Davis 182-485. J Mead 153-433. K Hausc 146-422 M Olsen 155-414 P Miller 169-409. D Woody 148-381 M Evans 132-372; K Becker 199; D Keeler 199; S Henry 180; T Huey 160; C. Drayton 156. Mens High Series and Games — B Hodges 210-544. K Lambeth 194-532. G Hausc 214-555. G Steele 194-519; W Friend 196-514. F Huey 198-513; C Keeler 178-505. G Snyder 192 502. R Snyder 194-516. F Mead 191-490. B Drayton 183-486. B Henry 167-479; G Burch 168-461. D Stonehouse 205; J Woody 188; R Swift 172 Monday Mixers Unique Washtub Trio 514-32Yj; Miller Real Estate 504-334; Sabre Manufacturing 474-364; Three Ponies Tack (make-up) 47 4-324; T M Lassies 464-374; Deweys Auto Body 444-394. Jo's Bookkeeping (make-up) 38-42; Outward Appearance 364-474. Girrbachs 344-494; Michclob 34-50; Rowdie Giris 31-53. Good Gaines and Series — S Lancaster 211-524; A Hall 194-514; P Cooley 163-458; D Coenen 200-509; R. Pitts 171-455; L Perry 178-467; V Carr 180-497; R Owens 202-490. F Ginrbach 200-474 Good Games - S Peck 150; S Decker 172; B Moore 165. M Snyder 152; J. Kasin sky 170; B. Anders 170; S Solmes 152; B Howe. 161; S. Nevins 162. H. Hewitt 165; B Johnson 173; L. Friend 157; F Schneider 172 Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Construction 17-7; Pin Seekers 17-7; Mancino's 17-7; 3 J's 15-9; NKOTB 14-10; Dad's Post 241 14-10; Neil's Printing 14-10; Consumers Concrete 12-12; Middle Lakers 10-14; Li) Demons 9-15; Trig­ ger Figucrs 9-15. Thomappie Valley Equip­ ment 9-15. Blue Light Special 8-16, Mason/Davis Line 3-21 Mens High Games & Series D Cole 183. R Planck 208-503. D Johnson 204. Jim Smith 166. D Endres 215 202 593. K Keller 185-477. M Guy 203 577. R Snore 222 200-588 Womens High Games & Series P Johnson 155-427. C Keller 157; J Vaal 155. L Miller 181 367. S Bowman 177-451. D McCole484 S Hill 163; H Wmdes 145. D Sinclair 167, B Wilkins 213-597 Rec. <3 Carlton Center Ex 18; Outlaws 15; Freeport Supply 15; Davis Roofing 13, Fair­ child's 10. Barry Auto 10; CIA 9; Freeport Elevator 6 High Games: D Spencer 175; B Jacobs 194. G Heath 234. J Buehler 171; L Burch 164. B Snider 162. D Endrus 213; C Bough 185. R Wieland 208. T Neymeiyer 193 Good Series: T Neymeiyer 521; B Jacobs 522. G Heath 513. D Endres 562 R Wieland 591 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 PAT Award nominations sought Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice I* hereby given that the Barry County Plonntng.'Zoning Commimofl will conduct a public hoormg on February 28 1994 at 7 30 p m in the Annex Conference Room County Annex Budding ol 117 South Broadway Hotting*. Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the con­ sideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Borry County Zoning Ordinance at amended MAP CHANGE - A 2 94 Request to rexone property tn Sec 10 Johnttown Township Comm at the SW cor of Sec 10 TIN R8W Johnstown Twp. Borry Co Mich . th S 89 deg 40 min E along the S Section line 542 40 ft th N 11 deg 10 min E along the c I ol Bristol Rd 333 00 ft th N 18 deg 55 min E along said c I 79 5 ft to the NW cor of land desc In Liber 187 Pg 642 of Barry Co records th S 89 deg 40 min E par with the S line of said section and along the N line of said parcel 174.87 ft to the pob on the E line of the Pict of Longview os recorded in Liber 3 of Plats, on pg 76 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Co. Mich, th N 18 deg 55 min E along said plot line 18 85 ft. th S 89 deg 40 min E along said plot line 69 63 ft. th N 18 deg 55 min E along said plat line 516.45 ft. th N 39 deg 56 min 35 sec W 28.54 ft to the c/l of Bristol Rd th NE'ly along sard c/l on a curve to the left 61 80 ft. (radius 490.44 ft. central angle 7 deg 13 mm 13 sec chord 61 76. chord boor ing N 46 dog 26 mm 49 sec E) th N 42 dog 50 min 12 sec E along c-Jtd c/l 124 79 ft th on a curve to the right 72.62 ft. (rodius 261 85 ft central angle 15 deg 53 min 19 sec chord 72 38 chord bearing N 50 deg 47 min 03 sec E). to the NE cor of parcel described in Liber 439 Pg 594 Barry County records, th S 87 deg 56 min 11 sec W along the N line of said parcel 308 90 ft th N 72 deg 05 min 29 sec W 66 00 ft to a point N 19 deg 10 min 51 sec E (record os N 19 deg 45 min E) 342 0 ft from a point desc as E 32 rds and N 19 deg 45 mm E 813.3 ft from the SW cor of said Sec 10 TIN R8W th N 19 deg 10 min 51 sec E 68 40 ft. th N 86 deg 04 min W 136.91 ft to on iron pipe near the shore of Bristol Lake, th along said lake shore N 28 deg 37 min 26 wc E 317.05 ft. th S 86 deg 04 mm E 100.00 ft: th N 19 deg 10 mm 51 sec E 25 00 ft th N 14 deg 37 min 21 sec W (recorded as N 13 deg 45 mtn W) along the E ly line of parcel* desc staked and occupied in Liber 256. Pg 49 and Liber 528 Pg 695 of Borry Co record*. 2)8.34 ft th N 19 dog 07 min 40 sec W 126 74 ft to a pt desc m Liber 372. Pg 489. a* being 21-1/2 rd* W on long lake Creek on the E ond W 1/4 line of Sec 10. TIN R8W and S 06 deg W 967 3 ft; th N 10 deg 38 min 53 sec E (recorded a* N 08 dog 00 min E) 396 14 ft . th S 79 deg 21 min 07 sec E (recorded as S 02 deg 00 mm E). at right angles 205 00 h th N 10 deg 38 mm 53 sox (recorded a* N 8 deg 00 mm E) E 182 00 ft. th N 79 deg 21 mm 07 sec W (recorded as N 82 dog 00 min W) 297 48. th N 41 deg 05 min 23 sec W 47 60 ft. th S 89 dog 27 min 57 sec E 131 92 ft. th N 10 dog 38 min 53 sec E (recoded a* N 06 dog E) 21.34 ft to a pt dose as be­ ing S 06 dog W 315 30 ft from a pt on the E and W 1/4 Imo of Sec 10 TIN. R8W distant W 345 5 fl from the c l of Long Lake Crook, th N 40 dog 34 min 14 sec W (recorded as North 43 dog 13 mm 30 sec W) 322 13 ft th N 00 deg 01 min 57 soc E 66 00 ft to the E ond W 1/4 line of said section as used for survey* in this area ond occupied: th S 89 dog 10 min 54 soc E along sotd E ond W I /4 line 58$.29 ft to the c/l of Long Lake Creek, th S ly along a traverse lino of said creek. S 65 deg 17 min 26 sec W 66.12 ft. th S 16 dog 09 min 19 sec W 88 81 ft: th S 13 dog 51 min 28 soc E 54.61 ft. th S 64 deg 49 min 11 soc W 42 25 ft th S 14 deg 37 mm 49 soc E 135 91 ft; th S 36 deg 41 min 45 soc E 94 89 ft . th S 77 deg 46 min 49 soc E 51.39 ft. th S 40 deg 13 mm 00 soc E 79 47 ft. t‘. S 46 dog 42 min 77 soc W 57 45 ft; th S 23 deg 49 min 26 sec W 61.91 fl; th S 17 deg 21 min 00 soc E 85.78 ft; thS 73 dog 03 mm 28 sec W 72.17 ft; th S 57 dog 00 min 28 sec W 99.85 ft: th S 32 deg 05 min 07 soc E 258 19 ft. th S 22 dog 59 mm 33 soc W 60.61 ft; th 5 35 deg 35 min 46 sec W 89.44 ft; th S 18 deg 44 mm 48 soc W 81.05 ft th S 02 dog 11 min II sec E 74.82 ft; th S 41 deg 04 min 15 sec E 162.97 ft. th S 81 dog 04 min 11 sec E 162.14 ft. th S 75 deg 35 min 15 soc E 71.52 ft: th S 69 dog 23 min 00 soc E 163.52 ft; th S 01 dog 09 min 55 soc E 63.46 ft to the c/l of Bristol Rd. th continuing along the c/l of said Long Lake Crook. S 05 dog 07 min 06 sec W 58.48 ft; th 5 56 deg 43 min 06 sec W 89 76 ft. th S 43 dog 32 min 06 sec W 79 40 ft; th S 23 dog 26 min 49 sec W 79 87 ft; th S 12 deg 77 min 41 soc W 245 85 ft to the shore of little Long Lake: th along the W ly shore of Little Long Lake. 5 34 deg 08 min 11 soc W 140.88 ft; th S 01 deg 42 m.n 44 wc W 174 17 It th N B9 deg 40 min W along the N line of parcel in liber 187. Pg 642 a distance of 648.41 ft to the pob (See outlin­ ed area on map.) MAP CHANGE - A 3-94 Request to rexone property in Sec. 7 Barry Township lots 9 and 10 the Plot of Sm.th s Acres as record­ ed in liber 4. Page 10 m the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County (See outlined area on map ) FROM R 2 TO C l This map is a port >on of the Official Zoning Map of Barry Twp of Barry County Michigan All of the above mentioned property is located m Borry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendment* either ver bally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place The County of Barry will provide necessary ou> diary aids and service* such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio tape* of printed material* oemg considered a* the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities o’ the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aid* or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Judith A Peter son Coordinator 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616)948-4891 The proposed amendment* of ’he Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public inspec tion a’ the Barry County Planning OH.ce 220 W State St Hastings Michigan between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12 1 pm) Monday thu Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948 4830 for further information Nancy I Boer*ma Barry County Clerk (2 3 8 2 24) NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS default has been made in the ’erm* and condition* of a certain Mortgoge mode by George and Darlene Coldwell husband and wife Mortgagor* to Mortgage America Inc a Michigan corporation Mortgagee dated the 29th day of May 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deed* lor the County of Barry State o< Michigan and on the 18th day of June 1990 in liber 500 ol Mortgages on Page* 763-767 and which aforesaid Mortgoge wo* subsequently assigned to Fleet Finance Inc a Deleware cor pcration on the 29th day of May 1990 and record ed m the Office of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry State of Michigan and on the 18th day of June 1990 in Liber 500 of Mortgage* on Page 768 and WHEREAS the amount claimed io be due on said mortgage a* of the date of this Notice i* the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Nine and 59 100th* Dollar* (552 269 52) for principal in tere*t ond insurance* and WHEREAS no suit or proceeding at low or equity ho* been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof and default having been mode whereby the power of sale con tamed in said mortgages ho* become operative NOW THEREFORE by virtue of the power of sale contained tn said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in *uch case mode and provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 17th day of March 1993 at 2 00 m the afternoon local time said mortgage shall be foreclosed at tale at public auction to the highest bidde* in the main lobby ot the Courthouse 220 W State Street in the City of Hosting* County of Borry State of Micigon (that being one of the places of holding Circuit Court m said County) of the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof a* may be nece**ory to pay the amount due a* aforesaid on said mor tgoge with the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and all legal costs charges and ex penses including the attorney fee allowed by low and also any sum* which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest m the premises The premises described in said mortgage is located tn the City of Plainwell County of Barry and legally described as The East fractional I 4 of rhe Northeast I 4 of Section 30 Town 1 North Range 10 West Prairieville Township Barry County Michigan EXCEPT Beginning ot a point found by common cing at the East quarter post of Section 30. Town I North Range 10 West Prairieville Township Barry County Michigan and running thence South 01 degrees 45 58 West 1951 05 feet along the East line ol the Northeast quarter of said section to the place of beginning of this description Thence con tmuing South 01 degrees 45 58 West 690 38 feet along th® East line of said section to the East quarter post of said section Thence north 88 degrees 77'55 West 570 74 feet along the East and West quarter line to point' A ' on the shore oi Cook lake Thenrp t« h 36 degrees 15'51 East 198 61 feet along an intermediate traverse on the shore of said lake to Point B Thence continuing along said traverse North 35 degrees 54’55" East 113 0 lee’ to point C" Thence continuing along said traverse North 18 degrees 27'54 East 228 24 feet to point D" Thence continuing along said traverse North 70 degree* 23 51' East 139 S3 feet to point "E" Thence continuing along said traverse North 24 degees 0t>?6" East 178 92 feet to point F Thence South 88 degree* 27'55'' East 131 28 feet to beginning along with o parcel of land lying bet ween the shore of Cook Lake and the above men­ tioned intermediate traverse described os beginn mg at the abbve mentioned point A and running thence North 88 degrees 27 55 West 15 0 ♦ to the shore of Cook Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore of said lake to point which is North 88 degrees 77 55" West 30 0 + feet of above describ ed point "F" Thence South 88 degrees 27'55" East 30 0 + feet to Point "F“ EXCEPT Beginning ot the Northeast corner of Section X Town I North. Range 10 West Prairieville Township Barry County Michigan thence South 387 feet along the East line of the Northeast Quarter of said section, thence West 225 feet parallel with the North line of said Norhteast Quarter thence North, 387 feet parallel with said East line to said North line Thence East along said North line to the point of beginning Reserving the North and East 33 0 feet lv highway purposes AND ALSO EXCEPT A parcel of land in the Nor theasf 1 4 of Section X Town 1 North Range 10 West Prairieville Township. Barry County Michigan Being more particularly described as follow* Beginning at a point on the Eost line of said Section X Distant S 01 degree* 45 58' W 816 43 feet from the Northeast corner of said Sec tion thence continuing S 01 degrees 45 58 ' W along said East section line 300 00 feet thence N 88 degree* 14 02 W 290 40 feet thence N 01 degrees 45 58' E. parallel to said Eost Section line 300 X fee’ thence 6 88 degree 14tJ2 E 290 40 feet to the place of beginning AND ALSO EXCEPT A parcel of land m the Nor theost one-quarter of Section X Town I North Range 10 West described as Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section X thence South 01 degrees 45 58 Wes’ 614 43 feet along the East line of the Northeast one quarter of said Section X Io the point of beginning thence continuing South 0 degrees 45 58 West 202 X feet along said Eos’ line thence North 88 degrees 14'02 West 290 40 feet thence South 01 degrees 45 58' West 3X X feet parallel with said East line. Thence South 88 degrees 14'02 East 290 40 feet to said East line, thence South 01 degrees 4 5 58 West 2X feet along said East line thence North 88 degrees 14 02' Wes’ 526 X fee’ thence North 01 degrees 45 58 Eos’ 702 X feet parallel with said East line thence South 88 degrees 14 02 East 526 X feet to the point of beginning reserving the Easterly 33 feet for highway purposes Prairieville Township Barry County. Michigan TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the period of redemption pursuant to MCL 6X.3240 sho'1 be six (6) month* from the time of the sole unless soid premises ore abandoned in which event the redemption period shall be thirty (X) day* Dated January 26 1994 FLEET FINANCE INC Assignee of Mortgage MARTIN H NEUMANN Attorney al Law (2 24) The Barry County Fuiunng/Leadershtp Steering Comimtiee has established criteria for the Positive Action for Tomorrow (PAT) awards for 1994 The awards are in recognition of actions taken by individuals or groups that will assure a bciier. brighter future for the county, communities within and residents of the county. The awards are intended io encourage forward-thinking, unselfish, community en­ hancing actions, above and beyond the expected and ordinary These actions or ac­ tivities should show that today s generation is determined to make sure that future citizens can enjoy the same rights, privileges and amenities that are part of life in the county now Any individual or organization is eligible The action can affect the whole county, a single community or area, or a single organization Nominations can be for a past action or a project in progress, but 11 must have a direct bearing on a better future The first PAT award, for instance, was fix’ a volunteer project that enhanced education by brightening and improving a school interior. Nominations for the 1994 awards must be submitted no later than April I. Certificates of recognition, as determined by a fivemember selection committee, will be given throughout the year. Major annual prizes will be given at the Barry County Expo Center in July, during Fair Week. PAT awards will be an annual procedure. Those who are nominated, but who do not receive a certificate or award, may be renominated in succeeding years. A PAT form must be used in submitting all nominations. The printed form accompanying this article can be used. Additional forms can be obtained from the Barry County Cooperative Exten­ sion office in Hastings or from the J-Atl Graphics office, also m Hastings Photographs of the nominated project, activity or action should accompany ap­ plications and cannot be returned In a time when there is a great deal of emphasis on (he negative aspects of American life, it's important tha: con­ structive. positive action be recognized and 1994 P.A.T. Award Nomination Positive Action for Tomorrow Date Name of individual or organization nominated Address Telephone Contact Person Project, activity or action for consideration When did project begin and end? _________________________________________________ 'It morr >pau u nvrdvd indudr attischment Also include a non-returnable photograph How does project relate to P.A.T objective? (To make sure future citizens enjoy the same rights, privileges and amenities that we do) Other reasons nominee should be considered for P.A T award? Name of person making nomination ______________________ —----------------------------------- Address_________________ ___________________ ._ ________ _ Phone number ------------------------------------------------------------ ------------- - S igna t ure ------------------ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- P.A.T. Committee 301 S Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058-4862 Mail to Cooperative Extension Office publicized, said a spokesperson for (he l-uturing/Lcadcrship Steering Committee Readers can help in the effort by nominating people and organizations that arc making substantial, innovative and exciting contributions to the future. That’s what the Positive Action for Tomorrow awards are all about. Wording of petition to recall MV school board president rejected by Teresa Frith or less. At least 25 to 30 Maple Valley residents were on hand to voice their opinions on the wording of the prosposed petition. Most agreed with the commission that the petition wording was unclear. "It doesn't make sense." said one person. "As a voter 1 would be uncertain how to vote on this. It's very unclear." The Commute For Quality Education has 10 days to appeal the commission s decision. They may also resubmit a petition to the County Clerk's office if they desire. According to Rhodes, the committee will decide which, if either of the (wo options, they will take within the next few days. Writer The Barry County Election Commission voted last Wednesday to reject a petition to recall Maple Valley School Board President Ronald Tobias after reviewing its wording at a clarity bearing in the Courts and Law building in Hastings. The proposed petition was submitted by the Committee for Quality Education, a citi­ zens' group led by Sheldon Rhodes of Nashville. It slated that Tobias had violated school board policies and procedures to serve his own ends: frequently refused to follow rules legally adopted by the school board in order to get his own way; was consistently rude and disrespectful to public citizens, other board members and staff; and that these actions were harmful to the quality of cnildren's education. "The purpose of this hearing is not to rule on the merits of the petition." said Barry County Probate Judge Richard H. Shaw. “But on uhether or not the reasons stated for the recall arc sufficiently clear.” The commission, made up of Shaw. Barry County Treasurer Sue Vandccar and County Clerk Nancy Bocrsma. stated several rea­ sons for their decision. I don’t know what policies ex procedures be violated." said Judge Shaw. "What did he do to cause his removal and how arc these things harmful to children's education? J Ron Tobias don't see how Mr. Tobias can respond to this. It is unfair to him." Both Bocrsma and Vandccar agreed with Shaw's statement and made similar comments. If the petition had been accepted. Tobias would have had the opportunity to submit a response to the court in 200 words When asked bow he felt about the commission's decision. Tobias said: "I was elected by the majority of the people to serve on the board. Thai's what I will continue iodo." Tobias was selected as the Maple Valley School Board President in July 1993. after being elected to his present term of office in 1992. Prior to that Tobias served nearly 10 years on the board, with one break in service, from 1991-92. Tobias is a Nashville farmer and livestock fence manufacturer. He and his wife Carol have two adult children. He is a "rzduaie of Hastings High School and has a two-year degree in agriculture from Michigan State University. Disease is me leading cause of death among infants less man 1 year of age. Support Your Local Lung Association. GIVI TO CHRISTMAS SIALS. The Si Hope icr the A? KtOer AMJRICAN t assoc iation" 8Q0. 678-LUNG Pleasantview kids enjoy winter inside If rt gets too cold to go outside, students in Jan Cummins' third-grade class at Pleasantview Elementary can just look at the huge poster on (he wall, with a replica of each of them sliding down a very long hill, The students are (from left, front row) Ben Verus, Scotl Mead. Eliza Cheeseman. Ken Terpening. (second row) Jenny Wymer. Joel Gibbons. Jaremy Bax. Joanie Myers. Delia Maddix. Joey Smith, (third row) Megan Avery. Nick Storm, Krystle Dunn, Danielle Whitaker, Echo Burbank, Tiffany Cook. Keith Stoudt, (fourth row) Justin Corday, Amber Thomas, Richard Holden, Jessica Osborn. Stephen Ralston. Wade Anderson. Holly Cole and Jan Cummins �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 3. 1994 — Page 17 Exchange Club's top citizens named Authors write back to children at Pleasantview The second grade students in Jennifer Jenkins’ class at Pleasantview write to authors of children s books, and they often write back The latest author they have written to and are reading is Mercer Mayer, who writes the 'Little Critter* books Holding a favorite Mayer book are (left to right) Nicole Campbell. Adam Case. Chris Mix and Share Cook Joseph Martin is St. Rose's sixth­ grader who earned Citizen of the Month honors for January. He is shown with teacher Diane Brighton Northeastern Elementary fifth-graders who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month include Brianne Beach. Jason Duke and Miranda Workman, shown with teacher Delores Garland. YMCA sets fund-raisers to send children to camp J-Ad Graphics News Service Having fun and helping tend kids to camp who might otherwise not be able to take pan tn one of the delights of summer, Diai'a the idea behind "Back to Back" fundraisers put on by two local businesses and the Hastings YMCA on Monday. Feb. 7 and Tuesday. Feb. 8. The first night, kids can enjoy watching "Ernest Rides Again" at the Cine-na 1 A 2. The local theater is working with the YMCA to provide two showings of the popular "Ernest Rides Again" at the Cinema 1 A 2; one screening al 1 p.m. and another al 3 p.m. "There's no school that day." said Outreach and Camp Director Steve Laubaugh. "we'll have chaperones and volunteers, so let the Y watch your kids for a few hours " Free popcorn is inemded in the $2 admission price, he added. Another chance to benefit Barry County children by helping them go to camp is the next night. Feb. 8 al Burger King. Burger King will donate a percentage of the receipts from 4 to 8 p.m. to send the kids to YMCA camp next summer "All you have to do is say you're with the YMCA." laubaugh said, "and at both events there will be lots of entertainment, music, prizes, and balloons " Middleville Council approves sewer financing method Bv Margaret Fowler Staff Writer After several years and the examination of many different options of financing for the new sewer, me Middleville Village Council has approved the purchase of conventional bonds The council had narrowed the possibilities down to using either the conventional bonds or going through Farmers Home Administration According to Village Manager Eve Manshum. FmHA financing would have required that the village "jump through more hoops" and even then, financing would not be guaranteed Conventional 20-year bonds will be obtain­ ed through Harry County and will not delay the project any longer Manshum said it is expected that the bonds will carry an interest rate of between 5 U and 5M percent Village sewer customers can expect to sec a quarterly increase in their bills from an a<ragc of $54 25 to S«M) A two-mill portion of the II 71 mills already paid by village residents also will go toward debt retirement The council chose from tnese two options because the low-interest SRF lunds were just not available "1 feel that the council made j wise deci- sxxi." said Manshum "Now. we arc finally on our way!” The bonds will be for $2 3 million Preliminary costs for the project bring the total to about $2.7 million This is the projected timetable for construc­ tion of the Sequential Batch Reactor system for the village Advertising for construction bids started to­ day Those bids will be received until March I The Barry County Board resolution and bond contract is set for March 8 On March 11. the village will file its rating application The bond sale should take place April 12. with delivery of bonds on May I The construction contract will be awarded on May 10 with constructin'. set to begin on May 20 The system must be completed by June 30. 1995 That is the deadline set by the Depart ment of NaT ral Resources "Everything is set to go Our project plan already has DNR approval." said Manshum "Wc are hoping to receive some very com­ petitive bids in light of the number of contrac­ tors who are looking for projects '' January Exchange Club fifth-gre de "Citizens of the Month" from Central Elementary School are Travis Milleson, Trevor Wanczowski and Brad Haight, with teacher John Merritt. Missing from the photo is Jessica Keller. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER con 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for January at Southeastern Elementary are Kala Friddle and Kylee O'Hearn, shown with teacher Jane Merritt. Surprise Your Valentine with LEGAL NOTICES: Valentine Love Lines NOTICE OF ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Purtuont to tha provstont o‘ Public Act 183 ot 1943 a* omeMed notice it hereby given thot the Borry County Boord of Commit *>or>«r* hove adopted the following Ordinance which amend* the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow .ng monner The Zoning Dittr.ct Mop ho* been amended o» ORDINANCE NO A 5 93 A parcel of land in the South 1/2 of the Nor thoatt 1/4 of Sac 21 Attyrio Twp TIN BTW deteribed at Beginning at centerline of the tn tvrtoction of Highway M A6 ond fo»t and Watt Highway running through taid Northeatt 1 4 th Watt along center of Highway 400 ft th South 600 h. th East 400 ft to centerline M 66 th North along centerline *a>d M-66 600 ft to place of beginning (tee outlined area on mop) Citizen of the Month for January at Pleasantview Elementary is Molli Tobias, with teacher Eleanor Vonk. in The Hastings Banner Give cupid a helping hand with a LOVE LINE in The Hastings Banner. Compose your own message on the coupon provided, and mail to The Hastings Banner. P O Box B. Hastings. Ml 49058 A special column will appear in the February 10th issue Express your feelings to your wife, husband, parents, relatives, teachers, best friend, or anyone who you would like to say THANKS for being so nice The cost is "lovingly low just '2.00 for 5 words (additional words 10‘ each) Payments MUST accompany your message, or be paid prior to publication Enclosed please find My Special Prepaid Valentine Love Line! COMPOSE Your Own Message Below Compose your own Valentine message, its easy to do!! Here are just a feu examples: fylcr Michigan The above named ordinance become effective January 22 1994 following the approval from the Michigan Deportment of Commerce Copiet of thu ordinance it available lor purchase or intpection m the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hotting* Michigan between the hourt of 8 00 a.m.-5 p.m (doted between 12 1 pm) Monday thru Friday Please call 948 4830 for further informal ion Dote January 31. 1994 OffVIN MOORE Choirporton Barry County Boord of Committionert NANCY I BOf RSMA Clerk Barry County (2 3) ______________________ • NAME । ADDRESS I CITY Message to be published on February 10. 1994 DEADLINE is 5 pm Tuesday. February 8th /J-I �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 3. 1994 Nashville man gets prison sentence on sex offense charge A 50-year-old Nashville man convicted by a jury in December of having sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to five to 15 years tn prison Barry County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster also ordered Donald II. Harshman to pay for the victim s counseling. Before his sentencing. Harshman told the court he did not do anything and said be has maintained his innocence since the beginning of the case. Harshman's attorney. Bruce Lincoln, told the court he has known Harshman for quite a while and believes he is innocent of the crime Harshman, he said, is a nice person who is productive and not a threat to society Harshman said he was not remorseful, but he and Lincoln said they did not see how he could be remorseful if he did not commit the crime. Several other people spoke on Harshman's behalf before the sentencing, including his pastor and his ‘wo brothers They said Harshman is a good person and they had never known him to do anything improper Shuster said he presided over Harshman's trial and he is satisfied that Harshman sexually abused the child. He said he is satisfied that the girl fits in the category of abused children as well The judge also said Harshman had signed a statement which said he put his hand on the girl s breast and vagina The jury found Harshman guilty in December of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for fondling the girl in 1991. Second-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The jury was hung on a charge of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, though. That charge, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, alleged that Harshman digitally penetrated the girl. A tnal dale on the first-degree charge was scheduled for April 4 A final pre-trial was set for March 24. In other recent court business: • A 23-year-old Nashville man accused of assaulting a man with a booted foot last November stood mute to assault and other charges. COURT NEWS: Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Richad A. Horsch II. Horsch faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, punishable by up to foui years in prison, or a $2,000 fine, or both, and a count of assault to commit great bodily harm less than murder, which carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine He is also charged with resisting a Barry County Sheriffs deputy, which is a highcourt misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $ 1.000 fine, and a count of assault, a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 90 days in jail or a S100 fine, ex both. A Feb. 17 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 29-year-oid Hastings man accused of possessing and delivering drugs pleaded guilty to two of the charges against him. Michael D. Waters pleaded guilty to charges of possessing methamphetamine and marijuana with the intent to deliver the substances. Possessing methamphetamine with the intent to deliver it is punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. Possessing marijuana with the intent to deliver it carries a maximum sentence of four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, or both. Waters reportedly was convicted of a drug offense in 1990. Because he is a second-time drug offender, the penalties on the charges against him can be doubled. He offered his guilty pleas as pan of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Waters delivered marijuana, a charge punishable by up to four years in prison, or a $2,000 fine, or both. Waters told the court during his pleas that the drugs were found by police in his Baltimore Township home when officers Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 BUYING OLD POSTCARDS Ph. 948-4094 (Hastings). . For Sale FIREWOOD mixed hard­ woods. Seasoned 3 years. 721-TREE.__________________ FOUR PIECE SECTIONAL Lane Furniture, soft beige, end pieces recline. All like new condition. $750 891-1582. 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Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888 — HASTINGS — TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message 945-2288 broke into the home on a raid He said he did intend to deliver the drugs Sentencing was scheduled for Feb. 10. • A 22-year-old Hastings man who admitted possessing marijuana tn April was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to pay $1,000 in fines and costs. Joseph E. Salski, who was still serving a probation term from a 1990 drug conviction when he was convicted on the recent marijuana charge, had his probation on the earlier charge extended until Sept. 1 and w.as ordered to pay and additional $500 in costs Shuster said during the sentencing that he Her plea was made as part of a plea agreement with lhe Barry County Prosecutor s Office In exchange for her plea, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss other charges pending against Parks, including a charge of welfare fraud for more than 5500 and a count of fading to inform the DSS of her extra income, charges both punishable by up to four years in pnson or a $2.000 fine or both The prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that Parks is a habitual offender Parks told the court during her plea that her family moved to Michigan from Ohio in 1992. They were receiving welfare from Ohio, but did not report that to the DSS when they began to collect welfare in Michigan, she said Parks said the family also failed to report income that Parks' husband. John A Parks. 31, was earning by working odd jobs. John Parks was sentenced Jan 13 to a year in jail and three years proration after pleading guilty in January to charges of illegally receiving more than $500 from the DSS. taking money while failing to inform lhe DSS of additional income and being a habitual offender. Bonnylynn Parks is scheduled to be sentenced Feb. 17 hoped he was doing the right thing by not giving Salski any jail or prison time. He was persuaded to give Salski the lighter sentences by Steve Werdon. a probation agent, and Salski's brother. Mall Salski. who spoke on Joseph's behalf, he said. Matt Salski told the court Joseph was living with him and his wife, and he has seen a lot of changes in his brother recently. Joseph does not need to go to prison to learn he has to turn his life around. Mau said. He said Joseph could do just as we' working with Werdon outside of the pnson Shuster said be was troubled by what he was being asked to do. however. He said that he fell most of his mistakes in sentencing had come by being loo lenient with offenders. The judge said he is pleased with the turnaround Mau Salski has made, but he was not sure that Joseph would be able to make the same turnaround without serving Lime in prison. Because he was not sure, however, he decided to give Joseph another chance. He said he gave Salski the fines and costs so that he would * e reminded of what he cost society every time he made a payment. Joseph told the court he is sorry for what he has done and appreciates what his brother has done for him. He pleaded guilty to the possession charge in September as pan of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. In exchange, the prosecutor dropped a charge that Salski is a habitual offender and another charge pending against Salski in 56th District Court. Possessing marijuana, second offense, is punishable by two years in prison or a $2,000 fine or both. Salski. who was slill serving a probation term from a 1990 drug conviction, also pleaded guihy to violating his probation by being convicted on the recent drug charge. Salski was convicted of attempted delivery of marijuana in the earlier drug case. • An April 4 trial and a March 24 final pre-trial were scheduled for a 28-year-old Middleville man accused of drunk driving in November. David H. Rackow faces a charge of drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five years in prison, or a fine of $500 to $5,000. or both. He also faces a count of driving with a suspended license, second offense, which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail, or a $ 1.000 fine, or both. Rackow stood mute to the charges in July. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 27-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges of drunk driving, unlawfully using a motor vehicle and driving with a suspended license in December. Not guilty pleas were entered on Bobby M. Sines' behalf. Sines is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five years in prison, or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of illegally driving another persons car. a high-court misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of two years in prison or a $1,000 fine, and a charge of driving with a suspended license, second offense, which carries a maximum penalty of a year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. A Feb. 17 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 21-year-old Kalamazoo man accused of breaking into the Sea Shanty store in Yankee Springs Township in August pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Marcus L. Shook pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge of larceny in a building as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of breaking into a building that was pending against Shook Breaking and entering is punishable by up to 10 years in prison Larceny in a building carries a maximum sentence of four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, or both Shook told the court dunng his plea that he. his brother and cousin Clinton Shook went to the store and broke in the front door Marcus Shook said he stayed with the car in the back of the store The other two brought him clothes from inside the store and he packed them into the car. he said Sentencing was scheduled for Feb 17. • A 36-ycar-old Hastings woman accused of welfare fraud pleaded guilty to a reduced charge Bonnylynn S Parks pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to not inform the Barry County Department of Social Services that she was receiving additional income while on welfare That charge carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison or a $1,000 fine or both Bonnie Shultz looks around lhe debris of her burnt out home. Fire destroyed the Shultz's house trailer and everything in it Jan. 22 The family did not have insurance FIRE continued from page 2 she encountered even more smoke, but she pulled Michael along and the two of them made for the door They were not able to sec though lhe smoke, but they managed to find their way because they knew the layout of the home. "It's such a bad smoke; it bums your nose, your mouth when you breath in. Your eyes are so bad that you walk with your eyes closed, and even with them closed they're burning." Bonnie said. On lhe way to the front door. Bonnie called out to Heidi in case she had come tx>me. Bonnie also went to Heidi's bedroom and made sure the girl's bed was empty before leaving the house. When Bonnie and Michael opened the front door to leave the home, flames shot through the trailer. "When wc c'pened up that door, n seemed like all hell broke loose," Bonnie said. Her husband was only wearing shorts and he got several nickel-sized bums on his back where hot plastic from melting light fixtures hit him, Bonnie said. She had long night gown on and was protected from most of the plastic Some of it did get in her hair, however, and had to be cut out. They managed to get outside, though, and Michael ran next door to call the fire department. Hastings firefighters responded to the scene and battled the blaze for 45 minutes before it was brought under control. Fire officials said the fire was started by an electric short in a back room. They estimated that the Shullzcs lost $20,000 with the destruction of the trailer and it's contents. "The fire chief said that if wc were tn there 10 more minutes wc would have died." Bonnie said. The day after the fire Michael also had to go to Metropolitan I lospital in Grand Rapids for carbon dioxide poisoning. Bonnie had to go to Pennock I lospital a couple days after the fire with a case of bronchial pneumonia. Fire officials said there were no smoke detectors in the home. Bonnie said they did not have smoke detectors because they used a wood burning sieve and lhe detector would go off any time they were using it. Bonnie said her family has been going through lhe debris since the fire, trying to salvage anything still intact in the home. Very few things are salvageable, though, and even the few things that were not destroyed fire are so badly smoke damaged she does not know if she will be able to keep them "You sit and look at it and your whole life is tn those four or five boxes," she said of the things she has managed to recover. Eighty percent of the family's photographs were destroyed, as were appliances, furniture, momentoes and clothes. Even Heidi's prom dress, which lhe family had bought ahead of time, was destroyed. Bonnie said her family is suffering in the aftershock of the fire because they are so upset over the loss of their home and dog. She said she is having nightmares, and other members of the family are having trouble sleeping. "The only way I can deal with it (is) I know in my heart that my kids weren't there,' she said. "I think 1 would have died if something had happened to my kids. " r The Shultz family has received help, though. The Red Cross is replacing Bonnie's dentures and is getting new glasses for her and Michael to replace ones that melted in the fire. They also provided lhe family with clothes and groceries. "The Red Cross was absolutely fantastic. 1 couidn't ask fix nicer people," Bonnie said. Local churches have donated blankets and friends and family are getting the Shultz's clothes, dishes and shampoo and other things they lost. The family could still use blankets, clothes or anything people can donate. People can contact the Shultz family by calling 945-9276. POLICE BEAT: Burglars steal cash from restaurant THORNAPPLE TWP. — Burglars stole S50 in coins Thursday. Jan 20. from the Middle Villa inn on North Middleville Road. Barry County ShenfTs deputies report Deputies said a door to the eatery was pned open, and lhe money was taken from an office. The break-in is still under investigation Bath tub stolen from Castleton barn CASTI .ETON TWP — A SI33 bath lub was slolcn Enday from a bam oo Scott Road. Barry County deputies report. The owner of the lub told deputies it was taken between 6:30 a.m and 5:30 p m Money stolen from student's locker WOODLAND TWP. — Barry County deputies report SI70 was stolen Wednesday. Jan 26. from a student s locker al lakewood High School The student told deputies the money was in her wallet in a backpack in the locker She said she Iasi saw the money al 8:30 a m that morning and did not notice lhe money missing until 8 p.m. that night Burglars take couch from home MAPLE GROVE TWP — A couch was reported slolcn from a home on Marshall Roal. Barry County deputies said The victim told deputies he left the home at 5:30 p m on Saturday. Jan 22, and returned home al 2:30 p.m. the next day to find the home broken into and lhe couch gone. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-02-10.pdf 340b1d4b563ff05f56057ad4d1cf0588 PDF Text Text TK school chief to ‘Fiddler’ production retire Dec. 31 set for Feb. 24-26 Saxons overcome Delton, weather See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 hhstiscs p-jflc L::iur wtrw u.filicuDrir, 1.1 HI S CHL’CrtSl HASTINGS. Ml 49C54 1833 S.Lhurcn it. ^sitings. ■»*-.= Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 10. 1994 VOLUME 139. NO 49 PRICE 25- News County to seek Briefs legal advice on Legislative Coffee set The noaHy Legislative Coffee will take piece at I a m Monday ■ the Coanty Seal Rtsocrant in Hattings. State Scaweoe lack Welborn and Star Repneentative Bob Beader will be pre­ Kat IO talk about key aaua and anewer quotient from the public. The Lefalative Coffee aeries » aponsorod by the Hastings Area Chamber Commerce and the County Seal. AH Barry County citizens are encouraged to attend. at Blood drive set for next week at The Barty Coway chapter the American Red Cross will conduct a blood bank from 1 Io ’ neat week Friday a> the Lemon-Sharpe Hall. Pun Presbyterian Church. Hastings The goal for the drive win be 100 paua. Bed Cross officials say the need for Hirai across the uiv supplies In no* experienced Pw*1Ch levOylV*, MllLVlA*. .. . UK. Red Cross, said hist month that supplies of Hood ibr the 34-counry region serving Barry County were down by 3.000 pirns from the same period in 1993 However, there is recent good news locally A drive earlier this month at the Castleton Township Hall in Nashville exceeded its 6O-p<nt goal by four pasts. Anyone who is al least IT years of age. weyja at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not given Hood for 56 days before Feb. IBiadigiHc lo donate Habitat plans workshop series People who would like Io be con­ sidered as Mure homeowners coder the Habitat for Humanity program may atsend a scries of workshops that will start next week at the Hastings First U aired Mahcdisi Church The first series workshop. will take place from 7 to 9 p.tn Mondays. Feb. 14. 21 and 2« The second eel will be from 9 io 11a.m. Saturday. Feb. 19 end 26 end March 5. AD three sessions must be attended by prospective homeowner. in order for them to be considered for a bouse. The first workshop in a series win deal with Habitat borne ownership, the socond with now s nabnat house w built and the third with finances and home ownership. The Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity's next house will be on West Clinton Street in Hastings. Hatmat is an ecumenical Christian ministry that seeks to provide decent, af­ fordable housing to low-income people Volunteers build the house and sell if to a family at cost without interest. Prospec­ tive homeowners usually are expected to help build the home. too. at shelter report by Elaiae GBbert Assistant Editor What should the Barry County Board of Commissioners do with more than 200 pages of investigative information about past operations at the county animal shelter? Commissioners pondered that question Tuesday and decided in a 5-3 vote that it would be worth up to $2,000 to seek legal advice to find out the board's options. Commissioners Mark Doster. Sandra James and Ixw Newman voted against seeking the legal opinion because of the added cost and because of doubts about whether the report has any value. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr called the report "trash," but voted to find out the board's obligations in dealing with the infonnation. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley recommended that the County Board seek legal advice and an opinion from the Grand Rapids law fipn of Miller, Johnsoa. Snell and Cutnmitkey. plus hirmclf. rajccrriite the board's legal rights and obllgat’ons. ~ Commissioners hired the same firm in November to conduct an investigation after problems surfaced at the animal shelter. The firm's report contains 11 allegations concerning past and present officers, employees and county staff. But the investigation, which has cost $13,300 as of Dec. 31, did not include legal recommendations to the board. Last month, the board was deadlocked in a 4-4 vote about whether to spend more money to seek legal advice about the report’s findings. After that motion failed, the board's Criminal Justice Committee, working with Crowley, re-worded the resolution to include a cost limitation not to exceed $2,000 "Il's my advice to you that you get legal advice on what to do with that (the report) so that you can make an informed decision, aware of the potential pitfalls." Crowley told commissioners this week. "Maybe the decision you will eventually make on this report is that you will take no action. But I think what you need to get is proper legal advice so that you're aware of what all your options are. what your rights are. what your obligations are.” be said. "This report raises significant issues that might have to be dealt with. To say that if you do nothing you might likely not get sued is I think perhaps like sticking your neck in the sand and hoping nothing s going to happen. Get some advice to see if that is the proper course of action to do nothing, or whether the proper course of action might be to take some other action.' Crowley continued. "This report deals primarily with issues and UL-urrences in the workplace and I know that there are several fc«ral statute* dealing wiih. say, sexual huiatpeui ahd &bor law the only thing thai ytxi need to do is maybe adopt some policies x review polices or perhaps you need to tal:e disciplinary action. I don't know. I recommend that you get advice... to make an in ormed decision about what the proper course of action is," Crowley said. Doster told the bean that "quite a few" people that be had talked to in his district, which includes Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township. felt the board should just drop the matter, "just walk away from this and get on and stop the flow of money. "This stuff occurred a long lime ago and it's very difficult to figure out what occurred. See SHELTER, continued page 11 More NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 14 Valentine's Day is for everyone... It's time to (jet into the spirit of Valentine's Day for area children and adults. Hearts and chocolates and poems of love are all featured on the big day next Monday. Ready to accept a valentine from Ginger, a SheUFmix owned by Ken Allyn are Sara DeWitt, Lisa DeWitt and LoriAnn DeWitt The girts parents are Lynn and Martha Laubaugh from Middteville. Happy Valentine's Day. Baffling illness reports close Ebersole Center by Jean Gallup Staff Writer What is suspected to be an elusive virus has caused illness for students, staff and visitors at Ebersole Environmental Education and Conference Center near Middleville. The illness has not caused any longlasting effects for those wbo contract it, but does cause flu-like symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. The center now is closed and will not open again until the cause is found," said Paul Babladelis, site coordinator. Experts from the Michigan Department of Health are expected at the center today (Thursday) to help in the investigation to uncover the cause, Babladelis said. "We re looking at everything. Each health department investigation said it was a virus. They get it at camp, and it's transmissible — that supports the viral agent theory. It's not food poisoning or something simple, or it would have been found earlier." he said. The first incident was last November, when some students from Hastings elementary schools became ill one evening. See CENTER, continued page 11 County taking steps to join different AAA by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County is taking steps to become affiliated with the Region 8 Area Agency on Aging of Western Michigan rather than continue to have Region 3 administrate state and federal funding for county senior citizens' programs. The County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday to seek the new alliance with Region 8. which includes Allegan, Ionia. Kent. Lake. Mason. Mecosta. Montcalm. Newago and Osceola Sloppy joe supper slated for Friday The Exchange Club of Hastings will have a sloppy joe supper from 5 so 7 p m Friday al the Hastings High School l afrlr ria. Included on the menu will be sloppy joe sandwiches, potato chips. raw vegetables. beverage and a "luake h yourself’ ice cream sundae bar. Coat will be $3.50 per person. Children 3 Vi years and younger can eat free Proceeds win go » the Exchange Club's community projects. Tickets are available at the door on the evening of the meal, at Barlow Flonst in downtown Hastings or from any Ex­ change Club member. $ issues that : think this-ktcard. as an employer, should ?ake k look al. "Perhaps counties. Better planning and services will be provided for local senior citizens with the switch to Region 8. said Tammy Pennington, executive director of the Barry County Commission on Aging. However, if Barry receives approval to join Region 8. the merger wont become effective until Oct. 1. 1995, she said, so the county would have to remain with Region 3 Vermontville has new Maple Syrup Queen April McDiarmid (right), 17-year-old daughter of Sieve and Sheila McDiarnud. has been selected to reign as the 1994 Vermontville Maple Syrup Queen She will preside at the community's annual Syrup Festival, held during the last weekend of April, and represent Vermontville at parades around the state Serving with April as the alternate queen is Shannon Hickey. 17. daughter of Karen and Don Hickey. The two young women say they grew up together and are still friends There were only two contestants in the contest this year for another 18 months "We are too late to be considered for the next fiscal year (which begins Oct. 1. 1994). Pennington said, noting that the county's application must be received a minimum of nine months before the start of a fiscal year Barry County has been at odds with Region 3. which also includes Kalamazoo. Calhoun. St. Joseph and Branch counties, and its executive director. Dr. Joseph Ham. for several years. Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties passed formal resolutions more than a year ago. stating that they had no confidence in Ham. The three counties also have withheld dues to Region 3 and were booted out of the AAA Board because of that, even through they still continue to receive funding for senior citizen programs. Because Barry has no voice in Region 3 and attempts to reconcile have gone awry, the Barn- County COA Board and the County Board s Health and Human Services Committee have recommended joining Region 8. "We share a lot of commonalties with those counties,” Pennington said Wokicsday "From the standpoint of the Commission on Aging Board, which has dealt with issues over the past four or five years, there are many concerns (with Region 3) that we have in terms of Barry County being treated in a manner that benefits our senior citizens the most." she told the County Board this week. "The (COA) board feels the (Region 3) staff and the (governing) board that has been in place for several years are not responding to concerns that we have regarding management, regarding decisions that affect our ability to do a good job and the ability of our seniors to access the maximum best care possible," Pennington said. $ee COUNTY continued on page 14 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10. 199« Students strike gold at FFA districts Two Hastings High School students qualified to compete in the regional FFA contest by placing first al the district competition in Caledonia Monday. Luke Haywood received a first place with a gold rating, and Theresa Kelly also earned a first, with gold rating. Erin Parker, speaking on "How to Judge a Livestock" in Prepared Public Speaking, took a silver rating. Haywood competed in Prepared Public Speaking on the subject of Bovine Somatrothin or BST. Theresa Kelly spoke extemporaneously, selecting the subject. "How Can Agriculture Produce the Food Needed to Feed the World?" Kelly and Haywood wall travel to the regional contest at Cedar Springs on Feb. 17. The winners at that level will go on to compete at the state. Superintendent at TK plans to retire Dec. 31 Joyce Bender started Friday as the new postmaster at the Hastings Post Office, replacing Charlie Johnson. Hastings has new postmaster Joyce Bender began her duties Friday as new postmaster of the Hastings Post Office Bender replaces Charlie Johnson. who earned a promotion to become postmaster al Joliet. Ill. His last day here was Friday. Pender had been postmaster al Alpena for the past year and decided to come to Hastings when she learned of an opening because she wanted to be closer to her family Her hus­ band. Jerry, lives in Kalamazoo and works for General Motors The Benders have five sons, as old as 25 and as young as 6 A graduate of Battle Creek Lakeview High School who grew rp in Kalamazoo. Joyce Bender began her career with the post office in 1978 as a letter earner in Kalamazoo She then moved up to supervisor post office and branch operations in Kalamazoo, serving from 1987 to 1992 She also supenntendent of postal operations at Battle Creek from 1992 to 1993. Because General Motors was thinking of closing its Kalamazoo area plant. Bender and her husband began to think about his retire­ ment. So they sold their Gull Lake area home and she took on the challenge of being postmaster al Alpena. Her 6-year-old accom­ panied her and the family got together only on weekends. Then GM changed its mind and she heard about the Hastings opening and applied. The Benders now live in a small apartment in Kalamazoo and she commutes to work every day. but they intend to move closer to this area. Bender hasn't been sworn in yet. and no date for the ceremony has been set When asked what she knew about Hastings, she said. "Our boys wrestled for Gull Lake, so we had been to the middle school and high school for meets. It seems like a friendly com­ munity. It's a small town that has the advan­ tage of shopping centers." Theresa KeHy displays her certificate for placing first with a gold rating at the FFA district contest. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Thomapplc Kellogg Supcnntcndant Steve Garrett has announced his retirement to the TK School Board His resignation was given to the board on Monday during the second of two closed ses­ sions to discuss his performance evaluation This year 's evaluation was "ever so slightly higher than last year's" said TK Board of Education President Jan Siebesma. As a result of that earlier evaulation. Gar­ rett was only offered a one year contract (that expires June 30. 1994) and a wage freeze. That decision split the board 4 to 3 Siebesma said that she felt that leadership was Garren's weak spot. But Treasurer Don Williamson said that Garrett was very strong in the financial direc­ tion, was a good communicator and listener, and a hard worker who devoted most of his tune to the district. "There is no doubt that the split was still there this year." said Williamson, who has served on the board for 20 years. "If Mr Garrett's contract had been voted on. I can't say for sure which way the vote would have gone." he added. Since Garrett acted before the board vote by resigning, that vote was did not need to be taken. • however, the board members voted unanimously to accept Garrett^ resignation for retirement THe board also approved a 3.3 percent in­ crease in Garrett's salary in light of the im­ provement on the evaluation His current salary has been S74.968. With the increase, he will be making S77.442 Garrett's last working day for the TK school district is set for Dec. 31. 1994 "I’m at a point in my career to make a change." said Garrett. Garrett started as TK supenntnedent in July 1987 Prior to that, he had served as superinten­ dent at DeWitt Public Schools for seven years Steve Garrett and at Coleman Community Schools for years. Garrett was assistant supcnntcndant and junior high principal at Columbia Schools for 4'4 years He also taught for six years, five in Hastings and one in Delton "I chose to retire at the end of the year to make a good transition for the district and myself." "h's very gracious of Mr. Garrett to stay on." Siebesma said, "espccial’y since we are in the midst of looking for a curriculum director." It will also give the board time to conduct a search fcr the new superintendent. x Plans and a timetable to start looking for superintendant candidates has not yet been set. according to Siebesma. Regional landfill advocates continue to make their case by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings Sanitary Service officials last week made their case for changing the facility from a local to a regional landfill to the Rutland Charter Township Board. Landfill manager Ken Neil. environmental coordinator Steve Essling and the vice president of corporate development for the City. Management Corporation. Steve Balagna. made a presentation and answered questions A special committee appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners is studying an amendment requested by landfill officials that would change the solid ’’•ast'* plan to allow waste from 12 counties to be imported, something now prohibited. After that committee gives its recommcntation. the eight Barry County Commissioners will vote on the proposed amendment, either approving, denying or asking for revisions. If the County Board approves the measure, all 21 units of governments in the county, including villages, townships and the City of Hastings, also will vote on the amendment. It takes a two-thirds vote tc implement the change, or a "yes" vote from 14 units. As they have done on many other occasions in recent months. Essling. Neil, and Balagna explained the reasoning behind what they say is the necessity for opening up the licensed landfill to accept solid waste from a dozen surrounding counties. Critics of the proposal object to increasing the intake of the facility to at least four times the volume it now has. The size and number of trucks needed to bring in that amount of trash is a sore point with those wbo have spoken at other public forums. They also point to possible environmental damage to nearby lakes, streams and wetlands. And they have questioned the wisdom of filling the only landfill in Barry County with out-county trash. For their part, officials of HSS. which is owned by Anthony Soave of Detroit say the move is necessary to compete for the money needed to keep the landfill viable. The costs of meeting environmental requirements by the state and federal government to protect the air and water is what drove townships out of the landfill business in the 1970s and 1980s, according to Essling. Neil, who purchased the landfill from his father. Vem. recently found himself in the postilion of being the smallest landfill in Southwest Michigan and still having to meet the cxpens^c criteria set by the government. Essling said. Neil did meet or exceed the slate requirements, but said at a Hastings Township meeting last month that the prospect of trying to meet new federal mandates caused him to find the best buyer be could, and to sell the family business. After tlx: presentation by Essling. Neil and Balagna. questions were asked by a half dozen people who attended the meeting and by township trustees. They wanted to knew bow high the cells could be built, and were told the permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources limited the height to 933 feet above sea level. The landfill itself is situated at 900 above sea level. They learned that methane gas. a natural product of garbage, was being vented into the air. with plans being made to bum it off until a way to more profitable use it could be found. Essling said each four-acre cell had to have a permit from the DNR. The cells are shaped like a bathtub, with several safeguards to keep liquid such as water or snow that drained through the waste, from escaping and contaminating the soil or the waler table. There now are 39 groundwater wells that monitor the subsurface water, or one for every 200 feet at the landfill. Essling said. He was questioned about bow they could find a leak in the system. He assured them that finding a leak and fixing it would not be a problem. To the question of what would happen to See LANDFILL, continued page 5 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 10. 1994 — Page 3 'Fiddler on the Roof1 musical to be presented by Hastings choir students Tbe need far tolerance and acceptance 11 tbe mewage of "Fiddler on the Roof." this year's musical production by Hastings High School. Tbe play will be presented in Central Auditorium Thursday. Feb. 24. Fnday. Feb. 25. and Saturday. Feb. 26. Curtain time is 7 p.m for all three evenings. The plot is set in the small Jewish village of Anatevka. Russia, in 1905 and is concerned primarily with the efforts of Tevye. his wife. Golde. and their five daughters to cope with their harsh existence under czarist rule. In the opening scene. Tevye explains the role of God's law in providing balance in his and the villagers lives. He insists that without traditions, their lives would be "as shaky as a fiddler on the roof." However, keeping tradition within his own family proves difficult. Tradition demands that marriages be arranged by a yente. or matchmaker. The "good match' for the eldest daughter Tzeitel with tbe wealthy, but unexciting butcher is broken, as Tzeitel declares her love for the poor tailor. Motel. Tevye conjures up some ghostly relatives to convince Golde that Motel is the right choice. Daughter Hodel soon falls in love with the young revolutionary Pcrchik and leaves home to follow him into exile.] When Chava falls in love and mames the Russian Fyedka. she is disowned by Tevye. in keeping with Jewish tradition. While Tevye's world of tradition is shattered, the life in the village also is threatened. Minor disturbances are followed by an order from the czar to evacuate their village of Anatevka. As the musical ends, the villagers prepare to leave. The Fiddler follows them to help them carry their traditions to their new lives. Music lovers will look forward to the many familiar songs woven into tbe musical including the theme-setting "Tradition.* Tevye’s personal wish list. "If I Were a Rich Man." the tender "Miracles of Miracles." the exuberant "To Life." the familiar benediction "Sabbath Prayer." the wedding favorite "Sunrise. Sunset." and the haunting "Anatevka" A number of seniors are highlighted in what is the first production of "Fiddler on the Roof." including Joe Bender as the longsuffering Tevye. Brandi Lydy as the outspoken Golde. Matt Christy as Motel. Katie Parker as Chava. Chuck Harvath as Perchik. Dana Ferris as the matchmaker Yente. Alyce Zimmerman as Grandma Tzeitel. and April Clawson as the spirited Fruma-Sarah. Other supporting roles are performed by Gabrielle Solmes as Tzeitel. Jordan Karas as Hodel. Kate Barch as Schpnntze. Sbem Kenficld as Bielke; Russ Anderson as the butcher Lazar Wolf. Aaron Gregory as the rabbi. Ryan Leslie as Fyedka. James Ramirez as Sasha. Nick Feldpausch as the Russian. Angie Sarver as Motel's mother and Christy LaJoye as the Fiddler. Keri Allyn. Ellie Fitzgerald. Angie Fruin. Debbie Griffin. Rachel Griffin. Heather Johnson. Meghan McAlvey, Candy Norris. Melissa Schreiner. Amber Shattuck. Sherwood. Melissa Suvcns. Jennifer Van A man. Christy Van Ooy and Colleen Woods portray townspeople An added attraction in this year's production is the appearance of several staff and community members in supporting roles. Featured will be Steve Youngs as Nachum. the begger; Gene Greenfield as the constable; Joe LaJoye as Motel's father. Tim Newsted as the innkeeper. John Merritt as Mendel and Jack Bender as Avrahrn. In the pit orchestra. James Oliver is pianist and Beth (Aumick) Halt of St. Louis. Mo., is the featured violin soloist Halt is the sister of Director Patti LaJoye Musical support for the production is provided by orchestra members Katy Larkin. Jenny Hubbell. Erin Horning. Sharyn Kauffman. Renae Gutchess. Rob Redbum. Sabring Haywood. Joe James. Tracy Reynolds. Kelly Bellgraph. Josh Cook. Lisa Reynolds. Dan James. Oliver and Halt. Tickets for "Fiddler on the RooT went on sale Feb. 4 and can be purchased from cast Ticket! for "FMltr on the Roof' are now on tale, and can be purchated from catt and choir membert or at any tchool offeet. Pricet are $4 for ttndenti and tenior citizent and $5 for adultt. and choir members. They also are available in all school ofTices. Prices are $4 for students and senior citizens, and $5 for adults Patrons arc reminded that this production is a full-length version and may exceed die attention span of very young children. Director of the musical is Patti LaJoye and Sally Fullerton. Joe LaJoye is tbe rehearsal conductor and Cathy Newsted is choreographer For more information call Fullerton at 948-4409. Practicing the Russian ‘Bottle Dance’ are (left to right) Jack Bender. Tim Newsted and Joe LaJoye. The cast of ‘Fiddler on the Roof,' the stage production set for Feb. 25-25-27. pose for a photo during rehearsal. They are (front row. from left Io right) Heather Johnson. Aaron Gregory. Brandi Lydy. Joe Bender. Ellie Fitzgerald. Stacey Marlin. Deb Griffin. Keri Allyn, Elizabeth LaJoye. (second row) Ryan Leslie. James Ramirez. Gabby Solmes. Matt Christie. Leslie McAlvey, Colleen Woods. Meghan Kaiser, Jack Bender. Rachel Griffin, (third row) Christy LaJoye, Angie Sarver. Jenny Van Aman. Dana Ferris, Sherri Kenfield, Melissa Schreiner. Amber Shattuck. Kate Barch. (fourth row) Joe LaJoye. Nick Feldpausch, Alyce Zimmerman. Tim Newsted. April Clawson. Christy VanOoy, Julie Vos. Angie Fruin and Jordan Kara. Missing from the photo are Katie Parker. Chuck Harvath, Russ Anderson, Kerith Sherwood. Melissa Stevens. Kate Leary, Candy Norris. Steve Youngs. Gene Greenfield and John Merritt. The wedding scene on ‘Fiddler on the Roof features the song 'Sunride. Sunset' with (left to right) Joe Bender. Joe LaJoye. Gabby Solmes. Matt Christie, Angie Sarver, and Brandi Lydy. Aaron Gregory is the rabbi presiding over the ceremony Looking forward Io their last production as Hastings High School seniors are (front row. left to right) Christy Van Ooy. April Clawson. Jenny Van Aman. Dana Ferris, (second row) Ellie Fitzgerald. Brandi Lydy. Alyce Zimmerman, (third row) Matt Christie and Joe Bender ■Do you Love Me? After 25 years, it's nice to know? This declaration of love is sung by Brandi Lydy as Golde and Joe Bender as Tevye in ’Fiddler on the Rood’ James Ramirez does a perfect Russian leap during rehearsal of ‘Fiddler on the Roo(‘ �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10, 1994 Downtown needs bigger theater, not inn To The Editor: Many arguments against landfill plan To The Editor: As I understand it. the Solid Waste Planning Committee is considering a proposed amend­ ment to the current Barry County landfill plan To my knowledge, there is no good argu­ ment for the expansion of the landfill, except that City Management wants to make more money. That who owns this company is already a millionaire, but he says it isn't economically feasible for him to run our land­ fill the way it is now. Is this our problem, that he’s not making enough money off us? City Management will be paying Barry County royalties of $128,000 a year and the township in which the landfill is located $64,000 But to me. this a wash, because we will have to pay to have the landfill monitored. There are many arguments against making the local landfill a regional facility: 1 We are taking 155 tons of a garbage a day now. With expansion, we will be receiv­ ing 695 tons a day. At the current rate of use and present plan, there would be 13 years left before an expansion would have to be considered 2. Garbage and trash will be coming in not only in regular garbage trucks, but also in semi-truck loads. 3. City Management owns the landfill and has bought about 330 acres They are using 30 acres and with expansion, if it is approved, they will be using 48 acres. It seems the cur­ rent proposed amendment is only one many to come 4. Using the office as a base, the expansion will be a mound of trash 90 feet above this and 20 feet below — tree top height. 6. The landfill is located only a mile and a half from downtown Hastings. This wouldn't be much of a drawing card for tourists or for status as one of tl«e 100 best small towns in America. 7. This landfill is located too close to at least six lakes. In years to come, this could be a problem The proposed amendment was submitted by City Management to the Solid Waste Planning Committee to consider, then refer to the County Board of Commissioners, who will accept or reject it and refer it to the townships for final decision. I attended the recent Solid Waste Planning Committee meeting. There are several things this committee doesn't agree with and the chairman designated committees to investigate The next meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. Fri­ day. Feb. 25. at the commissioners' chambers in the County Courthouse. This sounds to me (and to several others who were at the last meeting) like they arc reworking this proposed amendment so they can approve it and send it to the County Board If they don't approve it. don't you think it should be returned to City Management? This Solid Waste Committee also is suppos­ ed to have a public forum before they submit their decision to the County Board. When the chairman was asked whose job it is to be sure meetings are brought to the public's attention, he said it is the committee's job. Evidently no one person is responsible. The meeting notices have been published in the Banner Thursday mornings, with the meetings scheduled for that same afternoon Why aren’t they announced on the radio, posted at the Courthouse several days before the meetings, as well as be published in the Banner and Reminder There are letters on file from the City of Hastings, villages of Nashville and Woodland, and United Steel Workers Local 5965 opposing tl.is proposed amendment We urge all Barry County residents to call their township supervisors and county com­ missioners to make them aware of opposition to this expansion. Be aware, and get involved! Molly Winans Hastings Road Commission efforts appreciated To The Editor: We would like to express our appreciation to the Barry County Road Commission workers for their fa.;t response and their ef­ forts to help the fire departments Sunday, Dec 26 At first we were led to believe that the Road Commission failed to respond to the fire department's call. We were told the truth a few days later by more reliable sources, the neighbors who live at Sundago Park. The one comment that sticks in our minds is one by a resident who said he never thought he would live long enough to see the Road Commission come done his road. Sundago Park has a private road. Even though the residents pay taxes, they maintain the road themselves The Road Commission deserves praise. They sanded the road very heavily for as far as they could. The crew members gave up their Sunday with their families. The people of Barry County should realize that before they criticize the Road Commis­ sion they may need their help someday, either directly or indirectly, as we were that day The Road Commission may not get your road plowed when you think they should, but the reason could be that they arc needed elsewhere, helping someone in an emergency With the Road Commission sanding what is considered a private road, it most likely will save the taxpayers money. The cost of sand is small compared to the expense of reapiring a damaged fire engine. Elizabeth Nelson Francis Fay and family. Hastings For those of short memory it should be recalled that 25 years ago Hotel Hastings' in­ nkeeper remodeled or redecorated the dining area, lobby and every upstairs room of that hostelry The exterior was sandblasted, the ambience of linen-covered luncheon tables was added and a liquor license was acquired for those who preferred a martini before their London broil. It was. in fact, a reasonable fac­ simile of a country inn Alas, the rooms ended up being rented to local wife-beaters who propped the windows open with empty beer bottles and passed the time awaiting their divorce decrees by setting fire to the mattresses Drunks urinated down the stairs on the freshly cleaned bricks outside the beauty shop. Noontime executives, at­ torneys. sycophants and other high rollers gratuitized the waitresses with chili stains on the linen, and martinis continued to be belted down behind the locked doors of local clubs or up the road and out of sight at Middle Villa (Out of curiosity , does that sign “What you see here--leave it here" still grace the back bar at the Elks?) Because of lack of local financial support, the hotel today stands an abandoned embar­ rassment to a community trying to move up a couple of rungs on that credible list ot the country's elite 100. Regardless of a scheme's ultimate chance of financial success, the Downtown Development Authority seems willing to sell its soul to any proposal that will Pennock's emergency care excellent To The Editor: 1 feel compelled to respond to a letter writ ten by Lisa Wymer regarding the "slowness" of the emergency department of Pennock Hospita' I feel Ms. Wymer needs some education regarding emergency medicine First of all. getting care in the emergency department is different from going to the doc­ tor's office for the following reason: It is not first come, first served Care in the emergency department is determined by how sick or injured you are. not when you arrived at the emergency department Example: A pa­ tient with chest pain gets care first over a pa­ tient with a cold. This is called "triage" which is French for sorting. The sickest peo­ ple get the care first. As it should be in any emergency department. Ms. Wymer also stated that there was only one doctor and two nurses on staff at the lime of her sister's visit. Did she account for the fact that someone could have been sicker than her sister? Was the staff busy caring for so­ meone with a heart attack ’ Or someone in­ jured in a serious auto accident? This issue was not addressed in her letter I have been proud to be associated with Pennock Hospital s emergency department in the role ol an cnjeqrfncy. medical technician Their care hf'extxhent. and We are fortunate to have such a fine facility in our community Michael Mills Hastings Animal shelter report cost high To The Editor: The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signatu'e, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBL ISHED.The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 Regarding the cost of $25 for a copy of the investigative report of the animal shelter. I wish to comment that an amount such as that certainly prohibits many citizens from obtain­ ing a copy of such report. The cost of such report could be cut down substantially, inasmuch as there arc 82 pages of time sheets for John Gates and employees, and while perhaps necessary in the investiga­ tion. i certainly of no use to the public. I cci aider this a very necessary report for Barry County citizens to review and form their own opinion, as I did. We are entitled to know how our tax dollars have been spent and encourage further in-depth investigation to avoid further lawsuits by citizens, the cost of which we also pay. If any citizen wants to forward a stamped self-addressed envelope and $2 for copy costs. I will gladly forward a copy of such report. Patricia Willis Delton hI'stingsBaNNER erase the eyesore and return those who enjoy living snugger than the other bug to those thrilling and clannish days of yesteryear Meanwhile, down the street stands the theater, which can bring more spenders to Stale Street in a single evening than a country inn could entice in a month However, more than 30 years ago. when the then new theater manager pul a stop to the police chief s longestablished custom of trading parking and traffic ticket favors for free movie passes to all cops and other city employees, the biggest drawing card on Slate Street was relegated to a knee high position on the local status totem pole and war was declared on its manager I would assume that the definitive goal of the Downtown Development Authority is to bring more spendable income to downtown Hastings. Thus, they should realize that over­ night guests have a habit of being 150 miles down the road by Ham the next morning If the DDA is swooning to tear down the old hotel free of charge in its effort to return the holy grail to downtown merchants, would it not make more sense to then gift the land to the present theater owner and let him throw up a couple more screens? Il would guarantee another 2.000 people downtown every weekany one of which might return the next day to buy a garden hose or the taco supreme. Move the theater to the suburbs and 1.000 to 1.500 downtown weekly visitors go with it. Or is it more important to provide a downtown pig in a poke where the Women’s Republican Club can hold Thursday afternoon tea’’ Gordon M Bcnncn Middleville Are we following 'communist rules'? Editor's Note: The following appeared in a Hastings Banner shortly after World War I. Il was taken from the Bartlesville Ex­ aminer Enterprise in Oklahoma ir /9/9. William F. Hayes of Hastings brought the item in this week and wanted to share it with readers. It concerns an excerpt from a file on "Communist Rules for Revolution." reportedly obtained by the Allied armed forces in Dusseldorf. Germans, in Mas 1919 "Communist Rules For Revolution A. Corrupt the young, get them away from religion. Get them interested in sex. Make them superficial, destroy their ruggedness. B. Get control of all means of publicity and thereby: 1 Get people's minds off their govern­ ment by focusing their attention on athletics, sexy books and plays, and other trivialities. 2. Divide the people into hostile groups by constantly harping on controversial mat­ ters of no importance. 3. Destroy the people's faith in their natural leaders by holding the lattcrs up to contempt, ridicule and obloguy. 4 By encouraging government ex­ travagance. destroy its credit, produce fear of inflation with rising prices and general discontent. 5. Always preach true democracy but seize power as fast and as ruthlessly as possible. 6. Foment unnecessary strikes in vital in­ dustries. encourage civil disorders, and foster a lenient and soft attitude on the part of government toward such disorders. 7. By specious argument cause the breakdown of the old moral virtues: hones­ ty. sobriety, continence, faith in the pledg­ ed word, ruggedness. C. Cause the registration of all firearms on some pretext, with the view of confisca­ tion of them and leaving the population helpless. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlagle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592 Brad Miler, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Pater Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20615. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0065. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Rob Bandar. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. t’s toughest for an an face a variety of dangers und duUengt* at them what’s Che toughen or hardrat part of Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1850 Pubfcshed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dwwon of J-Ad Gripbc** Inc. 1052 N Broadway Haabnga. Ml 40O56-O6C2 (616) 945-9554 Malvln Jacoba Praaidant Slapban Jacoba Treaatxef John Jacoba Vca Praaxtant Frederic Jacobo Sacatary • NEW$R00M • David T. 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"Keeping updated on legislative decisions, judicial changes and court decisioos that effect law enforcement, be it in drunk driving or criminal law. judicial process, Miranda, rales of evidence, search and �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 10. 1994 — Page 5 Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH Remembering the 1980's Last week. Great Britain’s former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher gave a stirring address before 2300 guests at the National Building Museum tn Washington. D C She reminded us of the role former President Ronald Reagan played in changing America's fortunes, both al home and abroad, during the 1980s Today, it's easy to forget bow far we've come from the dismal days of the late 1970s Ba«.k then, the world said we were weakwilled and decadent. They said that America's day in the sun was over. And we believed them. High inflation and high unemployment destroyed our economy, reaching record levels on the "misery index." In world af­ fairs. many believed that the U S S R, would overtake us as a world power. Indeed, even upstart nations such as Ayatollah Khomcm's Iran threatened and bullied us. Every day the newspapers and ocher media harped on failures. As a Nation, we had lost our self­ respect. President Reagan changed all that. His op­ timism and simple moral leadership restored our self-respect. As Lady Thatcher explained. "You (President Reagan) knew people's desire to be attached to some cause greater than themselves When others bewailed the failure of big government to provide for the collective good, you spoke of self-reliance, of personal responsibility, of individual phde and integrity. When others demanded com­ promise. you. Ronald Reagan, preached conviction." The 1980s showed the enormous power of President Reagan's convictions. At home, he expressed his faith in free enterprise by reviv­ ing America's entrepreneurial spirit. He cut income and business taxes across the board to encourage investment and small business, lightened the oppressive burden of govern­ ment regulation, and fought to shrink the gargantuan federal government The effects of these policies were dramatic No longer did we talk of the "misery index." as interest and inflation rates plummeted Unemployment fell in the 1980s as America created more than 20 million new jobs, while the entire continent of Europe created none. Finally. President Recgan's policies delivered the longest economic recovery in post-war history Abroad. President Reagan's unwavering faith in democracy and freedom reversed America's decline in foreign affairs. He worked to convince Congress to restore our military might after many years of neglect With the invasion of Grenada and the bomb­ ing raid on Libya, he served notice to the world that America would no longer tolerate aggression and terrorism Standing with Prime Minister Thatcher, he resolutely oppos­ ed communism and the expansion of Soviet power Yet. after General Secretary Gor­ bachev came into power. President Reagan showed that he could negotiate and com­ promise when it served American interests It was these policies which led to the abrupt and dramatic end of the cold war. By the end of Lady Thatcher s tribute, many of those in the audience had gained a renewed appreciation for the power of honest commitment to change government and even the world We must never forget the impor­ tance of what Lady Thatcher called the "political instinct of truth, conviction, and patriotism.** FINANCIAL Mark 0. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones & Co. Risk letter can help protect the investors Investment firms that are members of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) are governed by many stringent regulations that many not apply to other investment firms. For example. NYSE rule 405, the "know your customer" rule, requires registered representatives of N YSE-member firms to ob­ tain pertinent facts about every customer's security holdings, financial condition and in­ vestment objectives. This information helps identify potential investments that may or may not be compatible with the customer's needs If an investor wishes to purchase a security that the investment representative believes is incompatible with the customer's staled objec­ tives and risk tolerance, the investment representative is likely to ask the investor to read and acknowledge a "risk letter" pnor to purchase Risk letters give investors an opportunity to seriously consider their positions before making investments. A risk letter is typically a standard form that the investment represen­ tative and client complete together The form includes the amount and description of the purchase and a bnef statement explaining why the customer wants to buy the security. If the security is sold by prospectus onlv. the in­ — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close Change AT&T —IV. 54'7. Ameritech -V. 40*/. —1 Anheuser-Busch 48’/. Chrysler 62V. + 1V. 58V. + ’/. Clark Equipment CMS Energy 23V. —V. Coca-Cola —1 40V. Dow Chemical ♦ V. 63V. Exxon —1 65V. —1 Family Dollar 15V. 69V. + 2V. Ford 64V, General Motors + 3V. Great Lakes Bancorp 21V. —V. 34V. Hastings Mfg. IBM 53V. -3 JCPenney 52V. -tv. Johnson & Johnson 42V. + V. Kmart -V. 19 51V. -tv. Kellogg Company McDonald's —1V. 59V. —5V. Sears 48V. Southeast Mich. Gas 20 —V. Spartan Motors 16 V. + V. Upjohn 29V. — V. 382.10 — 1.90 Gold 5.26 Silver — .02 Dow Jones : 3906.03 —57.98 Volume 317,000,000 CORRECTION: There were a couple of typographical errors in a letter to the editor last week from Sandra K. Smith, regarding a new tnal for Steve Lawrence. The beginning of the eighth paragraph should have read "We have now (instead of not) set a precedent m Barry Coun­ ty..." In the last paragraph, the correct wor­ ding was: "I believe Steve should be granted (not bramed) a new fair tnal..." vestor also must acknowledge in the risk letter that be or she has received the prospectus and has been informed of any fee. commission or surrender charge that may apply to the transaction The risk letter also emphasizes potential risk, such as market fluctuation or over­ concentration in one industry or sector. If. after reading the letter, the investor still wants to make the purchase, he or she and the in­ vestment representative sign the risk letter, and it becomes pan of the investor's file Many investors question the need to sign nsk letter- when they can nu'e other in­ vestments without question Risk letters are required by most brokerages whenever a pro­ posed investment is not consistent with the customer's stated objectives or with his or her normal investments Risk letters arc designed to ensure customers understand the risk of certain in vestments and are willing to accept that risk before an investment is made Hastings Savings & Loan in good shape, shareholders told J-AJ Graphics News Service Hastings Savings and Loan is a strong and growing financial institution, shareholders were told in a year-end report at their annual meeting January 18. Since 1924, Hastings Savings and Loan has been located in Hastings, situated in the center of four metropolitan areas which is its primary market, said Todd Harding, president/CEO of the firm. "Our mission has been to service our customers, acting as a financial intermediary, investing the funds of our depositors in local home ownership." he said. "However, our operations are not simply limited to accepting deposits and originating loans, although we had an increase in volume of loans of 98.67 percent last year. Customer service and community involvement are just as important," Harding said. He said that while newspaper articles, trade organizations and regulatory agencies have recommended that financial institutions give consideration to loan volume once the refinancing boom has ended, the association recognized that potential problem about a year ago and several changes were put in place in customer services and community involvement. Helping realtors pre-qualify a customer for a loan, developing a "bridge" loan program to provide flexibility to both realtor and customer in challenging purchase transactions, and enhancing the flexibility of fixed rate mortgage products by offering a 10-year loan with an extended maturity of up to 30 years are programs that are all in place. Harding reported. Also, providing assistance in first-time home buyer workshops and offering 95 percent loan to value loans, provided a segment of tbe community with the ability to purchase a home for the first time, he said. Another effective program is the new "mobile loan officer" position. Mark Hewitt, tbe association's "mobile loan officer." goes to tbe customer at tbe customer’s convenience. "As such, this has provided us with 24­ hour loan service for our customers, much like the automated teller machine, only more personable. "Mark has worked with the customers in all kinds of forums, from restaurants, pubs, even pool side with a glass of lemonade." Harding said. "The low interesr 'rate environment, combined with an expahding mutual fund, bond and stock market has created alternative opportunities for our customers." he said. "No longer was the safe, secure certificate of deposit offered by financial institutions the only investment available. Tbe search for yield became far reaching, even to our most conservative customers." be said. In addition. Truth in Savings legislation enacted in June created multiple disclosure problems never before encountered, be reported. "These things did not dampen our creative abilities or lessen the service we provided to our customers. Recognizing the cyclical nature of interest rates and customer President and CEO of Hastings Savings and Loan Todd Harding tolerance to risk, the association sought to expand our products and services during this time. "We have developed new multi-option checking account and individual retirement account products and expanded tbe capacity of our computer systems to provide for future growth capabilities. We completed the legal groundwork necessary io begin offering mutual fund and insurance products In addition, we have continued modification of our facilities to provide the best possible service to our customers An expanded parking lot. moving the lending department downstairs and remodeling tbe main floor into multiple-use offices will give the customers more private, personal banking." Harding pointed out. "We have purchased properties, and arc looking toward branch expansion. Also, our drive-up automatic teller machines (ATM) have been and are successful, well lighted and secure." "During tbe past year, regulatory and financial reviews of our records have indicated that management and the board of LANDFILL, continued from page 2 tbe landfill alter it closed, say 75 years from now. Balagna told the group that a surcharge of 25 cents for each cubic yard of waste brought into the landfill was put into a trust fund and earmarked for that landfill for post closure. Tbe money is to pay for monitoring the landfill for 30 years after is has been closed and capped, he said. Would other states or counties bring trash into the counties that would be added to the HSS coverage area"’ Balagna said they won't, but could according to tbe law. He pointed out that his company would have to compete for trash, because all but three of tbe counties they would like to JBC Home Improvement PAINTING: Quality Interior/Exterior The right is reserved by the State of Michigan to reject any or ail blds. ROOFING: Shingles, Tear-offs & Repairs Utts of property to be offered are available at the County Treasurer's Office and Real Estate Division. Department of Natural Resources, P.O. Box 30028, Lansing. Michigan 48909 Phone: 517/335-4484 or 517/373-1250 948-3719 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES REAL ESTATE DIVISION • NOTICE • CERTIFIED MEDICAL ASSISTANT Full Time Monday-Friday (First Shift) PENNOCK HOSPITAL has an immediate opening in the Occupational Medicine Department for a fulltime Certified Medical Assistant. In addition to Medical Investment Representatives Essex Cor potation the latoest third party marketing firm of financial products tor banks seeks highly-molvaled sales-dfnen energetc indi­ viduals to successfully sell annuities and mutual funds at retail branches ol an area bank Qualified individuals should possess the foliowing • Ability to meet or exceed sales goals • Customer service orientation • • • • • College degree or 2 years related business experence Rebilbankrg experience preferred Current Ide insurance I cense Current vanable annuity license NASD Senes 6 or 71 cense Fax or marl current resune and saiarj history to S. Bien man: 38501 West 12 Mile Rd . 2nd Floor. Farmington Hills. Ml <8331. Fax: (110) 411-0737 Vi OMOflaMr IMV-WV Essex Corporation and township level. The counties that would be added to the solid waste agreement are Allegan, Calhoun, Clinton, Eaton, Ionia. Kalamazoo. Kent. Jackson. Ingham. Montcalm. Ottawa and Van Buren. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that pursuant to the provisions of Section 131 of Act 206, PA. 1893. *2 ■mended, State lands in Barry County will be placed on the market by offering same for sale at public auction on March 23. 1994 at 1CHJ0 A M. at the Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds. 290 Lake Street. Kalamazoo. Michigan. BIDDER REGISTRATION at 9:00 A M. CLEANING: Carpets. Upholstery. Walls & Gutters No hidden fees — prices include Carpet & Fabric Guards, plus Deodorizers. Financial collect from already have a landfill or incinerator, or both. He also noted that the county and host township, in this case Hastings Charter Township and with tbe expansion, Carlton Township, art in line for royalties for each yard of out-county trash brought into the landfill. That royalty is negotiable at tbe county PUBLIC AUCTION SALE - STATE LAND - HASTINGS WELCOMES... The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb. 8, 1994 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. directors have successfully guided tbe association and effectively limited the ri ±s inherent in our industry." Harding said. Also, tbe Federal Housing Finance Board, a governmental agency, commended Hastings Savings and Loan for its excellent service to the community. "These accreditations provide a strong foundation to our future growth and development." But tbe institution is not resting on its accomplishments and growth. Goals have been set for more growth and service to tbe community in 1994. Harding said a five-year "Strategic Plan." completed in July of 1993. serves as a road map to the future. It calls for continued implementation of the plan, completion of the remodeling of tbe office facilities and an aggressive marketing program that more efficiently cross sells products and services. Tbe plan also stresses enhanced awareness of branching opportunities to service tbe expanded community, and tbe continued research and development of new. innovative lending and depository services. Assistant certification, the successful candidate must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, JOIN OUR CREW DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you tool! and must be flexible and dependable to meet the needs of a busy office setting. Candidate with LPN licensure may also be considered for the position PENNOCK HOSPITAL offers a complete compensation package which includes an innovative Flexible Benefits program. Paid-Time-Off system, defined contribution pension plan, tuition reimbursement, plus many other benefits Please submit resume/application to HUMAN RESOURCES ® We Provide • Training • Free Uniforms • Free Meals • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER PENNOCK HOSPITAL Pick up an application at the counter! A New Vision of Health 1215 West State St. in Hastings 1009 W Green Si. • Hasting,. Ml 490S8 E.O.E. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 10. 1994 Palma Silvernail AdrianJ. Potter KOKOMO - Palma Silvernail. 77. of 5805 Peshewa Court, Kokomo, passed away Friday, February 4, 1994 at Howard Community Hospital. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on April 1, 1916 the daughter of Anthony Guzzo and Katherine Gatano On August 23, 1940 she married Reverend Alfred Silvernail. Mrs. Silvernail was a member of the First Churh of the N azarene. Mrs. Silvernail is survived by her husband. Reverend Alfred Silvernail; two sons, David Lee Silvernail of Portland, Maine, and Paul Dwayne (Elaine) Silvernail of Evansville. Indiana; one daughter, Palma Elaine (Roger) Robinson of Kokomo. Indiana, one brother. Joseph Guzzo of Weirton. West Virginia; one sister. Virginia Gunion of Weirton, W est Virgi­ nia; three grandchildren. 2 step grandchildren; four step great-grandchildren. CLARKSVILLE - Adrian J Potter. 81 of 203 East Cross, Clarksville passed away Sunday, February 6, 1994 al Pennock Hospital Mr Potter was bom on December 30, 1912, the son of Cornelius and Elizabeth (Goodb­ lood) Potter. He attended Kelloggsville Schools. He was mamed to Ruth B Jepson in 1942 tn Clarksville. He served in the United States Army during World War II, in which he received the Purple Heart. He lived and farmed in the Garskville area all his life. He attended the West Berlin Wesleyan Church. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Potter is survived by his wife. Ruth; two daughters. Mrs. Gary (Carol) Copeland of Cedar Springs and Marsha Potter of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; six great grandchil­ dren; and seven step great grandchildren; one brother. Fred Potter of Grand Rapids He was preceded in death by one daughter. Elsie May Potter and one brother, John. Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 9 at the Clarksville Wesleyan Church with Reverend David Henry officiating. Bunal was in Clarksville Cemetery. She was preceded in death by three sisters. Funeral semes were held Tuesday, Febru­ ary 8, at the First Church of the Nazarene with the Reverend Verdean Owens officiating. Burial al Sunset Memory Gude ns Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Fenn and Shirley Mortuaries in Kokomo, Indiana. ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA BARRY CO. CHURCH OF C II I R C II OF THE CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . NAZARENE. 1716 Ninth Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Hastings. Ml 49038 Sunday Scr vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ Sunday Service* 9 45 a m Sunday ship II a m . Evening Services 6 School Hour. 11 00 a m Moming p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m p m Noonan Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on Services for Adults. Teens and Children videos in the home Free Bible Cor respondent Course ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferwn lifter Chub Ft*hcr. Pastor Saturday Mau 4 JO p m . Sunday Mauo 8 00 a.tn and II 15am. Coafewom Saturday 4 00-4 JO PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rond. pm Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor HOPE UNITED METHODIST Stephen Wnght (616) 758 .3021 CHURCH. M 37 South al M 79 church phone. (616) 945-9200 Rev Jun Fox. pastor. phone (home phone > Sunday Service 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director Sun 9 30 a m . Sunday School II 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 day morning 9 45 a m . Simday p m Awana 3 year-olds-6*h grade, School. 11 00 a m . Morning Wor Mondays. 6:30 p m . Prayer time *h*p. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. Wednesdays. 7 00 p m . Teer 6 00 p.m . Evening Worship Center 7th-12th grade. Saturdays. Nursery far all service*. transport* 7 00 p m non prw afed to and from morning service* Prayer meeting. 7.-00 HASTINGS FIRST p m Wednesday PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 E Woodlawn. Hailing*. Michigan 94S-KXM Kevin Shorkey. Sensor Pastor James R Barren. Aut Pastos Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 am, Classes for all ages. 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. Ir Church up io 4th Grade. 6 00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6:30 Aw ana Clubs. 7:00 p.m . Teens tn Houseman Hall. 7 00 pm. Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 pm. Adult Choir practice CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. paslor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 am . Worship 11:00 a m.. Evening Scr vkc 6.00 p m Wednesday Service — 7.00 p m Facility equipped for the handicapped INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister Jun Sandusky Phone 945-4045 Sundav Services 9 30 a m . Bible School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m. Evening Worship. 7:00 pm Wednesday, in home Bible studs Call for kocatson - 623-3110 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall LakRd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone <*48 2 549 Sunday worship 8 IS am. 9 45 and II 15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9. 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday Sc.«ol al 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6-00 p m . Wednesday Prayei Bible 7:00 p m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of Si Rose Catholic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mass 9 30 a m Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Paslor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. Feb 13 • 9 30 Morning Worship Ser vice Nursery provided Broadcast of 9:30 services over WBCH-AM and FM; 9 50-10:50 Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Refreshmenu and Fellow ship in the Dining Room. 11 20 Children s Church. 3:30 Middle High Fellowship, 4:30 Confirma tioo Class. 5:30 Senior High Fellowship Monday - 7:30 Ses sion Meeting Tuesday — 7:30 Stephen Ministry Supervisors Wednesday — 7:00 Chancel Choir Choir practice Thursday — 12:00 Lenten Luncheon — First United Methodist Church, 7:00 Hospice Memorial Service in the Dining Room. 7:30 Worship Committee meeting. Friday — I 00 Red Cross Blood Bank — Sharpe Memorial Hail. Saturday — 7:00 Concern Group f2 at the home of Larry and Sandy James HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State R->ad Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m., classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 am Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p m Wednesday activities 7 00 pm are Rainbows or J.J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through ' or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limits WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Brandway Hastings. Ml 49058 Paslor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m and 1100 a m . Sunday School. 9 45 am 4-H meets Monday s 6. 30 p m to 8 00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 48X7 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10 30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6 00-8 00 pm the youth* meet at the church, bring a sack lunch The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A IOAN, FA Hastings and las.- Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED o( Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.l.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescnptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945 3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anion. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Feb 13 X (X) Holy Communion. 9:30 Church School (all ages). 10 45 am Holy Communion. 3 00-6 00 Dedication Euchansl and Open House (public invited) Thursday. Feb 10 — 6 30 Children's Choir. 7:00 Inquirers. 7 30 Choralicr*. 8 00 AA Satur­ day. Feb 12-9 30 Conf 7 .10 00 Lutheran Brotherhood Branch. 8 00 NA Monday. Feb 14-7 00 Women of Faith Bible Study Wednesday. Feb 16 — 3:15 Young Spirits HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L Brown. Paslor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist. Musk Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free budding with elevator to all floors Broadcast <>( worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 am Sun day* — Sunday Church School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellow *hip 10:30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m . Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m Tuesdays — Ladies Night Chit Esercisc and Bible Study, 7:00 p.m Wednesdays Family Church Night - Children s Choir 5 15 p m . Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Bible Study 6 45 p.m . Ac­ tivities for Kids 6 45 pm Thursdays — Bell Choir 6 30 p m Chancel Cuvsr 7 00 p m Saturday. Feb 12 - Church Work Bee 8 30 to II.30a.m Tuesday. Feb 15 — United Methodist Men Dinner for Ladies Appreciation Night with program by the Men * Ensemble. b 30 p m Wednesday . Feb 16 — A*h Wednesday Service. 7 00 p m Thursday. Feb 17 — Lenten Lun­ chWonhip 12 00 noun starting to­ day for 6 Thursdays — sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Assrx iation — lunch from 12 00 to 12 30. followed by monologues of character* anmnJ Jews during the last week before crucifnion — this week will be "Mary. Mother of Jews.'' by Res Susan Trowbridge, pastor of Peace and Quimby United Methodist Churches Saturday. Feb 19 - Friend* Group Sleigh Ride at Bowen* Mills — carpool from church 3 00 p m . Goodwill Class Potluck Program f>00 p m Sunday. Feb 20 — Sunday School Bowling 2 00 p m Monday. Feb 21 - Chanty U M Women C.rcle 7 30 pm Tuesdav. Feb 22 — Church Work Bee 6 30 to 8 .30 pm SUPPORT GROUPS - Nar colic* Anonymou* 12 011 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 pm Thursday*. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesday*. Co­ Dependent* Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 9 00 am Saturdays QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pa tor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am After School Special Wednesday ,4pm P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 4905K HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 9(M Terry Lane (at Starr School Rriadi Philip R Colburn Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday service* are Sabbath School at 9 20 a m (for all agevi and W orship Service ai 11 00 a m Join u* for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 pm The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the publu Mondays and Wednesday*. *'00-12 00 noon Donation* of clothing in good, clean condition art accepted only during above hour* If you are in need of clothing please call 945 2361 for an appointment HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east ot Hasting* Eldon Gnihb. Pastor. 374-8357 Ru* Sarver Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vice*: 9 43 ■ m Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Moming Worship, bpm Evening Praise Thursday -. 7 30 p m Bible Study. and youth group* Amos Dolman Harold H. Groff ENGLEWOOD, FLORIDA - Amos Dalman, 80 of Englewood, Florida, formerly of Hast­ ings and Bitely, Michigan died suddenly al his home in Engie wood on February 1, 1994 Mr Dalman was born May 30, 1913 in Maple Lake. Minnesota and was raised in Zetland. Michigan. He mamed Emma Havmga, of Holland in 1934 They moved lo Hastings in 1939 She preceeded him in death in 1969. Mr. Dalman worked at E.W. Bliss until 1946 when he joined the Hastings School System as Maintenance and Custodial Supervisor. Mr. Dalman retired in 1975 after 28 years and moved to Biteiy, and then Englewood, Florida in 1989. Mr. Dalman was a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge. Mr Dalman is survived by his wife, Gertrude; sons. Donald (Patricia) Dalman of Winter Park, Florida, Theodore (Jeanice) Dalman of Delton; daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Sandra) Merrill of Hastings; stepson, Gregory Chapman of Fort Lauderville, Florida; step daughters, Marlene Jackson of Lowell, Mrs John (Greta) Erbes of Hastings, Roxanne Cappelh of Vallejo, California; sister Mrs. Lee (Estella) Huxtable of Pinckney, Michigan; sister-in-law, Ellen Dalman of Englewood Florida; Brother-in-law, Clarence VandenBosch of Zeeland; ten grand children; 13 great grandchildren and several Deices and nephews. He was preceeded in death by liis sister, Mildred VandenBosch; brother Eugene Dalman. Mr. Dalman will be cremated in Florida with burial at Riverside Ccmetary in Hastings at a later date. A Memorial Service will be held in Englewood, Florida on February 11th at the Englewood Holiday Estates III Clubhouse from 2 P.M. to 4 PJ4. A Memorial Sen-ice will also will be held in Hastings for his friends and family at the Hast­ ings Elks Lodge on Tuesday, February 15 a' 7:30 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Heart Association or a charity of ones choice. I Katherine Neszala| VERMONTVILLE - Katherine (Malipsey) Neszala, 91 of Vermontville passed away Sunday, February 6, 1994 at Battle Creek System, Community Site. Mrs. Neszala was born in Chicago, Illinois and had been an area resident for 12 years coming from Markham, Illinois. She was a member of l Mary’s Catholic Church, Charlotte. Mrs. Neszala is survived by two sons, Leonard C. (Edith) Malipsey of Vermontville and Frederick J. (Bernice) Malipsey of Jack­ son; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Charts Mahg^ey; second husband, Lawrence Necialr antf a son, Raymond Malipsey. Funeral services were held at the BurkheadGreen Funeral Home, Charlotte where a Wake Service was held on Tuesday. Mass of Christ­ ian Burial was held Wednesday, February 9 at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Charlotte with Father Thomas Nenneau officiating. Interment will be in the Maple Hill Cemetery. Charlotte. LAKE ODESSA - Harold H. Groff. 75. of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday. February 3, 1994 at Pennock Hospital He was bom February 14, 1918 the son of Shirley and Eva (Memll) Groff. Mr. Groff graduated from Clarksville High School. He served in the United States Army for 18 months and the United Stales Navy for three years and three months during World War II. Mr Groff was mamed to Eloise Miller. She preceeded him in death July 21, 1986 He lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa area all his life. He was a member of the American Legion tn Saranac and the Jackson Mutschler VFW Post Surviving are one son. Gary Groff of Lake Odessa; one daughter. Marsha Groff of Corpus Christi, Texas; one grand daughter arxj one grand son. There will be no funeral services or funeral home visitation. Interment was at Fort Custer National Cemetary. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Arrangments were made by the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. I___ Mrs. E. Faye Werner_______ LANSING - Mrs. E. Faye Werner age 93 of 525 Bon Air Lansing, Formerly of Lake Odes­ sa passed away Thursday, February 3, 1994 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility. She was bom July 25, 1900 in Kingston, Michigan the daughter of Emery and Cora (Esteb) Stiles. * She attended school in Iowa and was mamed to Edward Werner. He preceed her in death in 1951 Mn. Werner worked at the Super Maid Company in Chicago for 10 years Afterward, she moved to Michigan and worked for the Lake Odessa Canning Company for 35 years as an office manager. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Eiseler of Rapid River; and Nadine Beard of Lansing; four grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, and several great great grandchildren She was proceeded in death / her brother Clifford. Funeral services were held Saturday, Ixbruary 5, 1994 at the Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa, with Reverend Betty Smith officiating. Interment was at Lakeside Cemetery. S Ernest W Shook CALEDONIA - Mr. Ernest W. Shook, 74. of 404 East Main Street. Caledonia, went to be with his Lord Wednesday, February 2, 1994. Mr. Shook was born on August 21, 1919 in Caledonia Township the son of Harvey K. Shook and VeVa P. Detwiler Shook He had been a postal carrier for 30 yean. Mr. Shook married Virginia L. Miller. He was a Veteran of World War II. A member of the Caledonia United Methodist Church, a life member of the American Legion, life member of the D.A.V., life member of the R.C. Hathaway Lodge, life member of the Caledonia Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, an active member of the Odd Fellows, retired real letter carrier, member of the R.L.C.A. of Michigan. Surviving Mr. Shook are his wife, Virginia; children, Ronald and Rosalie Shook, Phillip and Rosella Shook, David and Sally Shook, Catherine Sue and Bill VanPortFleet; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; brothers. Merle and Ruth Shook, Jay and Eileen Shook; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday at the Caledonia United Methodist Church with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock and Reverend Doctor Robert Wessman officiating. Interment Lakeside cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Grand Rapids or the Caledonia United Methodist Church Improvement Fund. I John King CALEDONIA - Mr. John King, 84, of 4570 Patterson Road, Caledonia, passed away Friday. February 4, 1994 al the Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr King was born on June 15, 1909 in Byron Township, the son of Charles and Elizabeth (Middlebush) King. He was a farmer Mr King mamed Bertha King. She preceded him in death on March 23. 1991. Surviving Mr. King are his children, Marilyn an Ron Shoemaker, of Grand Rapids, Allen and Linda Rillema of Greenville; eight grandchil­ dren; and 12 great-grandchildren; sisters, Vera and Bert Joldersma, Mrs. Veda Keizer, all of Grand Rapids; brother-in-law, Mart Otte, of Grand Rapids; sisters-in-law and brothers-inlaw, Mrs. Jean Custer of Grand Rapids, Ada and F*nie Boemer of Bumips, Albert VanderSloot of Byron Center; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Reverend Peter Breen and Reverend Folkert Faber officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Peace Reformed Church Mission Fund for short term mission projects for the young people I |Arthur C. Thede| WAYLAND - Arthur C. Thede, 98 formerly oi Leighton Township and Grand Rapids passed away Saturday, February 5, 1994 at Sandy Creek Nursing Center, Wayland. Mr. Thede was bom onNovember 16, 1895 in Leighton Township, Allegan County, the son of John and Emma (Gents) Thede. He graduated from Middleville High School in 1915. In 1919 he took a short course at Moody Bible Institute. He was married to Luellen Klump on June 14. 1919. He fanned until 1960. He was a member of the Farm Bureau from 1922-1980. He served on Leighton District Number 2 School Board; several years as Director on Farmers Slate Bank Board; Treasurer of Leighton Telephone Company; Treasurer of building committee of Leighton United Methodist Church when re-building the church in 1930. He served as Sunday School secretary, teacher and superintendent for 24 years in the Leighton United Methodist Church and School. Mr. Thede is survived by two sons, Warren (Ann) Thede of Wyoming and Arden Thede of Wayland; six grandchildren; ten great grand­ children; six great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luel­ len Thede on May 6, 1991. Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday, February 8 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ray Townsend officiat­ ing. Burial was in Rest Lawn Memorial Park Cemetery. Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Leighton United Methodist Church. I Richard C. Staffen| HASTINGS - Richard C. Stiffen, 65. of 4015 East Cloverdale Road, Hastings passed away Saturday. February 5, 1994 at his residence. Mr. Staffen was bora on December 24,1928 in Climax, the son of Clayton and Bessie (Force) Staffen. He moved to Barry County as a child and attended Barry County Rural Schools, graduating in 1946 from Hastings High School He was a United States Army Air Corps Veteran of World War II. He was married to Delores R. Taylor on June 8. 1951. He was employed at Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 33 years, retiring in 1985. He had lived in the Dowling area for the past 42 years Mr. Staffen was a former long time Boy Scout Leader, an avid outdoorsman, sports­ man, bird watcher, conservationist, gentleman farmer and horticulturist. Mr. Stiffen is survived by his wife, Delores; son and wife, Timothy and Sherry Stiffen of Tucson, Arizona, son and wife, Mikel and Dawn Staffen of Hastings, two daughters. Janet Staffen and Kristina Staffen both of Tucson. Arizona; one grandchild. John C. Stif­ fen; mother, Bessie Staffen of Battle Creek; sister, Jeanne Storm of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Mr. Staffen was preceded in death by his father, Clayton D. Staffen. Respecting his wishes there will be no funer­ al services. Cremation has been conducted Memorial contributions may be made to the National Wildlife Federation through his family. There will be no funeral home visitation. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Edla P. Fischer MIDDLEVILLE - Ella P Fischer, 87 of Middleville passed away Friday, February 4, 1994 at the home of her son. Mrs. Fischer uas bom on October 2, 1906 in Brooklyn, New York, the aaughter of August and Emma (Hutop) Hilger She attended Middleville Schools, graduating ic 1925. She also graduated from Barry County Normal Teachers School. She moved to Middleville in 1942 from Shelbyville. She was mamed to Julius E. Fischer on August 15, 1929. He preceded her in death April 6, 1960. She was employed at Fmkbemcr Elevator in Middleville for 20 yean as a secretary. She was a member of After Sixty Cub in Middleville and attended Parmalee United Methodist Church. She enjoyed flowers, gardening and making quilts for her family and friends. Mrs. Fischer is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Elmer and Dorothy Fischer of Middleville; five grandchildren, three step grandchildren; many great grandchildren and cousins. Memorial services were held Wednesday, February 9 at the Parmalee United Methodist Church with Reverend Lynn Wagner and Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner officiating. Inter­ ment in Holy Comers Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or Parmalee United Methodist Church. Visitation will be Tuesday, February 8 from 7 to 9 P.M. at the Beeler Funeral Home In Middleville. |Burton P. Swift | SUNFIELD - Burton P. Swift, 61. passed away Saturday, February 5, 1994 at St Lawrence Hospital in Lansing. Mr. Swift was born on August 14, 1932 in Eaton County the son of Rue and Hortense Swift Mr. Swift married Martha J. Boyer March 22, 1957. He was employed at B.O.C. (plant 3) for the past 30 years. He graduated from Olivet High School and attended Michigan State University. He coached little league baseball in Nashvil­ le, and was a member of the Sunfield United Methodist Church, past Secretary and Presi­ dent of the Sunfield Lions Club. Mr. Swift was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers Lyle Swift, Lawrence Swift, and Clayton Swift Surviving are his wife, Martha J.; two sons. David (Lauri) Swift of Eaton Rapids, and Mark (Amy) Swift of Clarksville; grandchildren, Jamie Lyn, Bobbi Jo, and Kevin Michael; six sisters, Ilah Scllen, Norma Gaul, Bera Ramsey, Donna Wood, Rosemary Perkins, and Sylvia Craun. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Febroary 8 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church with the Reverend Harris Hoekwaler officiat­ ing. Interment was in the Sunfield Cemetery Arrangements were made by theRosier Funeral Home, Mapes-Fisher Chapel in Sunfield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunfield Lions Club, Sunfield United Method­ ist Church or the S.P.Y.S. Scholarship Fund. Edward L. "Pete " Symonds Edward L. "Pete” Symonds, 64, of Nashville passed away Wednesday. February 2. 1994 at Blodgett Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Symonds was born on May 4, 1929 in Escanaba the son of Makolm and Lillian (Russell) Symonds. He attended Vermontville High School and served in the army during World War II in Germany. He was married to Evelyn Borst on March 30, 1951 in Angola. Indiana. Mr Symonds was an industrial painter work­ ing for the Painter’s Union in Lansing and retired from Silver-Lead Company in 1985. He was a life member of the VFW Post in Nashville f8260. He enjoyed working on can as a mechanic, going to flea markets and auctions and helping ochen. Mr. Symonds is survived by his wife Evelyn; children, Kenneth Symonds Sr. of Potterville; daughter, Becky Piper and special friend Kenneth Rutherford of Nashville; son, Marc (Shannon) Symonds of Potterville; daughter, Tracy Symonds of Nashville; son, Dana Symonds of Nashville; five grandchildren; one great granddaughter; brothers, Russell Symonds of Manon; Donald Symonds of Nashville; John Symonds of Clinton, North Carolina; David Symonds of North Star; sisters, Rosezella Herman of Hastings; Phyllis Russell of Hickory Corners; Mary Lou Bitgood of Nashville; Marilyn Shupp of Lansing; Father, Malcolm Symonds of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his mother, and brother Duane Symonds. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 5. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home with Reverend Alan Mettler and the VFW Post #8260 officiating. Burial was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to Pete Symonds Memorial Fund. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY oil.945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Local couple to mark golden wedding annivesary Andersons celebrate 50th anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ward Woods, well known in Battle Creek as owners of Woods Pool on East Columbia Avenue, will be observing their 50th wedding anniversary on Feb. 9. 1994. A celebration is planned for June of this year when the Woods return to Michigan for the summer. They spend their wint- n at their se­ cond home near Naples. Florida Ward Woods and Myrtie Brunt were bom and raised in the same neighborhood near Lacy in Barry County. They began dating at ages 15 and 16 and Ward presented Myrtie with her diamond on her 16th birthday. The ccuplc were married a year later, during World War II. Ward was called to active duty in the U.S. Army in the European Theatcr of Operation serving as a Combat Infantryman, gaining the status of Sargent during the campaign that look him into battles in Rome. Amo, Southern France, and into the Rhineland of Germany He was wounded in Italy and hospitalized there until sufficiently healed to return to duty in die front lines. In January of 1945. in Ger­ many. he was wounded again. This brought him home to Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek where he was honorably discharged from the army with medals and decorations including the Purple Heart with one oak leaf cluster and campaign ribbons with three bronze stars among other ribbons and decora­ tions connected with his service in the Euro­ pean Theater dunng the fighting there Meanwhile, as a young new bnde. Myrtie worked and saved to establish a home for the two of them when Ward returned The bonds that held them together during the war’s separation grew and strengthened The Woods are blessed with three sons and daughters-in-law. Ron and Pat W.iods. Gary and Kayleen Woods, and Doug and Lisa Woods, who with their parents have built the family business. Woods Pools, a business that is into its 25th year in the same location al 1532 East Columbia Avenue in Battle Creek. Their enduring love extends into two more generations in their five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Both Ward and Myrtie Woods agree that a half a century of love and marriage has only strengthened over those many years and enjoy the togetherness those years have brought to them They look forward to a formal celebra­ tion at the Four Seasons upon their return to Michigan for the summer The Woods feel they are living proof that a young marriage, with hardships and joys, can last into, and beyond, the golden years. On Sunday. Feb. 20, 1994 Drew and Jean (Hunt) Anderson will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on Feb 19. 1944 at the Methodist Parsonage in Hastings. An open house is being hosted by their children. Mark and Christine Anderson. Scott and Mary Anderson, and Ted and Cynthia McCarty at the Middle Villa Inn, Fireside Room from 2 to 5 p.m. Your presence is the only gift requested. Thomas-Rolison exchange vows Smitter 40th anniversary to be honored Feb. 19 Kon Lynn Thomas and Scott Richard Rolison were united m marriage Nov. 6. 1993 at First United Methodist Church in Hastings. The bnde is the daughter of Don and Eddy Sue Thomas The groom is the son of Richard and Sue Rolison, all of Middleville Cher Brocker. friend of bride, served as matron of honor Jamie Rolison and Kilee Thomas served as bridesmaids Best man was Randy Bender Groomsmen were Jason Terpening and Brian Thomas. Ring bearer was Mark Rolison. Flower girl was Heidi Van Drusen, cousin of the bride. Ushers were Josh Thomas and Mike Buxton. The reception followed at the Barry County Expo. After a cruise in the Carribcan the couple now resides in Hastings. The children and grandchildren of Bill and Tress Smitter invite you to take pan in wishing their parents a very memorable 40th anniversary on Feb 19. 1994 Please celebrate with them in making it a very special occasion Send your best wishes to 38241 William Aire St.. Dade City. Fl 33525 Flory s celebrate 50th anniversary Glendon Flory and Bcaulah Priddy were mamed Feb. 19. 1944 in Joplin. Mo. while he was stationed at Camp Crowder. They now reside in Grand Ledge. The couple has two daughters. Jeanne (Don) Graeber and Ellen (Randy) Coon, and two sons. Donald (Deb) and Roger (Cherie). There are 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. They will celebrate with their family. Four generations gather Cody William Charles Geiger became the fourth generation of Geigers He was bom Sept. 2. 1993. The four generations include (from left to right) grandfather. Ron Geiger from Freeport; father. Charles E. Geiger from Big Rapids and great-grandfather. Charles H. Geiger from Freeport David-Hilley united in marriage Karie Lynn David and Michael J. Hilley were married on Oct. 9, 1993, at Centennial Acres Golf Course in Sunfield before their immediate families with the Rev. Clint Galloway of Portland officiating. The reception was held at Saskatoon Golf Course in Alto. We would like to thank Steve Nummer. un­ cle of the groom, for providing the music, Kellie Hilley, sister-in-law of the groom, for taking pictures, Phyllis at Centennial Acres. Rod and Marcia Lake. Saskatoon Golf Course. Diane Wolverton and Nrthan Sprague for serving the cake. Kcvir. David, brother of the bride. Emmy Thomas. Tim Lind, all our family and friends who attended and/or kept us in their thoughts, and most of all our parents. Terry and Judy Hilley of Clarksville and Ken and Evelyn David of Portland for their love and support. Gaileys celebrate 50th wedding anniversary Robert K. and Hilda D. Gailey will celebrate their 50th anniversary with their sons and families Patrick N. Gailey (Kathy) of Bently. Mich.; Jeffrey K. Gailey (Sheryl) of Plainwell and eight grandchildren They were married in England March 30. 1994. where Robert was a flight engineer in the 92nd Bomb Group and Hilda worked in a a munitions factory. They are planning a trip back to England tn July. Robert retired from James E. Riley Farms. Hilda worked in food service at Delton and Gull Lake for 20 years and is now retired They are members of the Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church and have lived at Fine Lake for 43 years. Beryl Sage to celebrate 75th birthday Glen and Linda DeLong. of Nashville, will be celebrating their 26th wedding anniver­ sary. They were married Feb. 17. 1968 at the Presbyterian Church in Hastings The couple has four children. Heather. Angie. Beth and Donald, all of home All friends and relatives arc invited to an open house to celebrate Beryl Sage’s 75th bir­ thday on Saturday. Feb. 12th from 2 to 5 p m at the Delton Barry Township Hall No gifts please. Zodia Garity to celebrate 100th birthday The family of Mrs. Zodia Garity arc preparing an open house for her 100th birth­ day, which is Feb. 13, at the FirM Baptist Church on South Main Street in Bellevue, from 2 to 5 p.m. All friends and relatives are invited. Please no gifts. Cards may be sent to her al 9445 Guy Rd.. Nashville. MI 49073 Pat and Amy Jemison are proud to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter. Ashley Sandra, bom Jan. 18. 1994 at Butterworth Hospital, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 19 in­ ches long. Ashley is welcomed home by sister, Sara Proud grandparents arc Robert Chase and Waller and Marlene Jemison. BOY,Brendan Dean, bom Jan. 23 at 2:14 a.m. to Shannon and Mark Stahl. Freeport, weighing 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Gayle Lynn, bom Jan. 24 al 5:21 p.m. to Barbara and Rick Lofguist. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Morgannc Ay Issa. bom Jan. 24 at Chamber plans educational evening The Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is planning a dinner and educational speaker for Thursday. Feb. 24. at 6:30 p.m at the County Seat Restaurant. This is the event previously planned for Jan. 27. which was cancelled due to weather conditions. The dinner and event features Charlotte Mohler, a Hastings resident Her presentation will briefly discuss enhancing the sexual rela­ tionship in marriage, becoming the primary sex educator of your children and she will touch on the drug and music culture’s impact on society Mohler holds a master's degree in counsel­ ing and has trained at the Kinsey Institute for Sex Research in Bloomington. Ind and with Masters and Johnson at St. Louis. She has been executive director for several human ser­ vices agencies in Michigan including mental health, substance abuse and health care clinics She is currently employed as a therapist, grant writer and program designer for organizations in Grand Rapids and Lansing. Mohler will open for a private practice in Hastings during the first week in March Dinner features a choice of London broil at SI5 per plate and chicken Marcella with egg Sara Selleck joins Hastings City Bank DeLongs to celebrate 26th anniversary Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Sara K Selleck has joined the staff at Hastings City Bank as loan administrator in the Hastings office The announcement was made by Robert E Picking, chief executive officer and president of Hastings City Bank Selleck. who was bom and raised in Mid­ dleville. graduated from Central Michigan University in 1993. majonng in finance with a minor in math She and her fiancee. Walt Walkowski. plan to live in this area after they are married 7:59 a.m. to Stephanie and Daniel Hubbell. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs and 20'6 inches long GIRL, Jennifer Lynn, bom Jan 24 at 9:56 p.m. to Jodi Smith. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 20 Vi inches long. BOY, James Allen, bom Jan. 25 at 4:12 a.m. to Pat and Jay Lee. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs., I U oz. and 22 inches long. BOY, Terry lee Leslie James, bom Jan 25 at 9:53 a.m. to Anita Buller and John Sibley. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. GIRL, Emily Sue. bom Jan. 26 at 9:21 p.m. to Suana and Ron McDaniels. Mulliken, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 '4 ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Tandra Nicole, bom Jan. 27 at 11:02 a.m. to Linnia Harris and Duane Taylor. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 8 Vi ozs and 21 in­ ches long. Charlotte Mohler GIRL, Brittany Marie May. bom Jan. 27 at noodles at Six per plate Each meal includes salad, rolls, coffee or tea and includes tax. gratuities and expenses RSVP to the Chamber office by Feb. 22. 11:14 a.m. to Terry and Bobbie Welch. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 4 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long. GIRL, Jennifer Lea. bom Jan. 31 at 9:12 p.m. to Laura and Lloyd Jarman. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 5'4 ozs. and 20Vi inches long GIRL, Megan Sue. bom Jan. 31 at 8.10 a.m to Teri and Leroy Heldebrant. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 4Vi ozs and 18‘/i inches long GIRL, Haley Elaine, bom Feb I at 4:24 p.m. to Deanna and Hank Wagner. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 9Vi ozs and 20 inches long. GIRL, Kylee Mane.<K>m Jan 28 at 10 18 p.m to Niomic Hall and Jeff Miller. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs and 22 inches long GIRL. Adrianne MaeLeigh Ann Dawn, bom Jan. 22 at 11 12 p.m. to Came E Kennedy. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs . 8h ozs and 22 inches long. �I Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10, 1994 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Dafouh hat ba<n med* in th* conditions of a mortgog* dated November 29 1983 by Corl C Fhoormon. a tingle mon and Charlotte Sowlet. in her own right at Mortgagor*, to Three Rivers Sav­ ings and Loon Association (now First Savings Bank, a federal savings bank), os Mortgagee, filed for record in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on December 2. 1983. and recorded in Liber 256 of Records on pages 994 995 996 ond 997 The Mortgagee after giving notice, has elected under the terms of the mortgage to declore the en­ tire principal ond accrued interest to be due which is $38,463 88 os of the date of this notice. No suit or proceedings al law or in equity have been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by the mor­ tgage or any port thereof NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to statute ond the power of sole in the mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 24. 1994. at 2 00 o'clock in rhe afternoon the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Court House in the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being rhe building in which the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held The premises is to be sold ore os described in the mortgage or so much a* may be necessary to pay the omount then due on rhe mortgage, with in­ terest thereon at 10.50% per annum and oil 'egal costs charges ond expenses, including attorney s fees os allowed by low. and also any turns paid by Mortgagee to protect its interest prior to the sale which the premises ore described os Property located in the County of Barry. Orangeville Township. State of Michigan; Lot 44 of Crystal Lake Estates Plot, according to the recorded plot thereof, os recorded in Liber 5 of Plots on Page 73. being part of the East 1 /2 of Sec­ tion 28 Town 2 North. Range 10 West. Orangeville Township. Barry County. Michigan. The period of redemption from the sale will bo six (6) months from the date of the sale, unless the premises ore abandoned according to MCLA 600.3241a. In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Doted January 11. 1994 First Savings Bonk. Mortgagee 123 Portage Avenue Throe Rivers. Michigan 49093 Matthew S Dov.dson (P36003) TUCKER 8 DAVIDSON. P C. Attorney* for Mortgagee 211 Portoge Ave. P.O. Box 391 Three Rivers. Michigan 49093 (616)773-1685 (2/17) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP February 2. 1994 Regular Board Moating colled to order at 7 35 p.m. Six board members present. 3 residents. Com­ missioner James. Pot Sharpe. Ken Neil ond two associates md Jeon Gallup. Ken Neil ond associates gave a presentation on the Solid Waste Land Fill Reports of Treasurer ond Zoning Administrator received ond placed on file. Adopted Ordinance 442 and 443. Section 17 and Site Plan Requirements Ordinance on “C-l". “C-7". "C-3" ond "C-4“ referred back to Zoning ond Planning for revisions. Vouchers in the omount of $20,722.10 approved for payment Adjourned of 9 20 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Attested to by; Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (2/10) NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Independent Probate Ann Landers Filo No 94-2I316-IE Estate of MILDRED H REED DECEASED Social Security No 366-10-5499 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your in -orest in the estate may bo barred or af fected by the following The decedent whose last known address wos 12101 Oakridge Box 154 Plainwell Michigan 49060 died 1 4 94 An instrument dated Nov 29 1991 has boon admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will bo forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal representative Melvin I Reed 1285 Robson lone Bloomfield Michigan 48304 or to both the in­ dependent personal representedve and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the per sons entitled to it. Donald E Overbeek (PI8569; 2)0 East Centre Avenue Portage Ml 49002 (616)377-0041 (7 10) 'Repressed memory* creates injustices Dear Ann Landers: Two years ago. my grown daughter, whj had a lot of persona) problems, gained a great deal of weight She sought counseling from a therapist who in­ troduced her to the concept of repressed memory. She was encouraged by this therapist to explore her past for sexual abuse Her therapist concluded that 1 had abused her Facts that directly contradict her allegations meant nothing The experiences and memories of her older siblings, who for years shared all of her daily life, meant nothing By her definition, it is impossible for me to be innocent, because either I am lying, oi if 1 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP RecuUr MeetW and PuMk Hewing Tuesday. February I. 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Board members present. Miller. Harper. Cook. Lewis. Absent: O'Brien. Also 13 Citizen* ond guests present Public Hearing opened on proposed changes in township zoning mop Various comment* received Public hearing closed Regular meeting resumed. Advisory committee's recommendations were approved Fire Dept, report received. 911 Meeting report received. Budget adjustment, approved. Computer ond software purchase approved Bills reod ond approved Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller . Supervisor (7/10) Lenten luncheons and devotions announced The Hastings Area Ministerial Association welcomes everyone to Hastings First United Methodist Church each Thursday noon during Lent to join with others of the community for a time of food, fellowship, and devotion. Sponsored by the Hastings area Ministerial Association, these six weeks will feature monologues of characters around Jesus during the last week before the crucifixion. Our sincere thanks lo all the local churches which are providing the monologues and music Lunch will be from 12:00 noon to 12.30 p.m. (free-will offering) followed by devo­ tions until 1:00 p.m. in our Fellowship Hall February 17 — Mary. Mother of Jesus by Rev. Susan Trowbridge. Pastor of Peace and Quimby United Methodist Churches February 24 — Mary Magdalene by Rev Kay Pratt. co-pastor of Banfield and Country Chapel United Methodist churches March 3 — Peter by Steve Reid, director of Hastings Love. Inc. March 10 — Judas by Steve Youngs. Prin­ cipal of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Schools. March 17 — Onos, the Donkey by Rev. G. Kent Keller. Pastor of Hastings First Presbyterian Church. March 24 — Lenten Drama by the United Methodist Women of Hastings First United Methodist Church. ESTATE OF CECIL C. MARSHALL. DECEASED BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT File No 94-713I9-IE TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or of fected by the following; I. The decedent, whose lost known address wos 6570 Mople Grove Rood Nashville. Ml 49073 2 The decedent left on instrument dated Oc tober II . 1988 os his lost Will ond Testament 3 Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claim* against the estate will be barred unless presented within four (4) months of the date of publication of this notice, or four (4) months after the claim becomes due. whichever is later. Claims must be presented lo the Independent Personal Representative. AGNES PRICE 8387 Lawrence Rood Nashville. Mi 49073 (517) 052 9789 Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to it. Louis U.G. Crenshaw 0 Assoc.. P.C. Louis U.G Crenshaw (P20425) 4990 Northwind Drive. Ste. 114 East Lansing, Mi 48823 (2/10) Stat* of Michigan County of Barry i ■ a veun ■,.■» — ji uv— j.iI.M r.iuwlis erase rv. snvrason Hal N. Olsen. Hastings and Sharon M. Swan. Hastings. Shane David Kurr. Hastings and Molly Ann Cusack. Hastings. William Scon Hays, Williamson and Karen Lynn Satterfield. Hastings. Vernon Jeffrey Dewitt. Middleville and Esmeralda Nino, Middleville. Richard Gordon Wagner. Nashville and Carolyn Anita Lingoes. Nashville. ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No 92 3406 TO JIMMY TRAVfOUS NEWBURRY IN THE MATTER OF: JOSHUA PAUL NEWBURRY A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petitir-i will be conducted by the court on 03/15/94 at 8 30 a m in BARRY COUNTY JUVENILE COURT. 220 W Court St.. Hastings Ml IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that JIMMY TRAViOUS NEWBURRY personally appear before the court at the time ond place s'aled above February 1 1994 Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate (2/10) Commercial Real Estate Loans Consumer Loans U.S. Agcnc7 Mortgage-Backed Securities U.S. Government Securities $ 38.155.375 Demand Deposit Accounts 8.920.076 FHLB Advances 4.000.000 11.075.405 Loans in Process 298.031 2.022,701 Municipal Bonds 692.875 Slock-Fcdcral Home Loan Bank 471.600 Other Equity Securities 59.OM Cash on Hand and in Banks 3.460.524 Office Building and Equipment-Net 2.369.114 Accrued Interest Receivable Real Estate Held in Foreclosure $ 40.972.232 Savings Accounts 952.190 1,481.999 22.359 Accrued Interest Payable 629.531 Other Liabilities 152,580 Reserve lor Loan Losses 6,234,098 General Reserves TOTAL LIABILITIES: 368.958 -0126.166 Otlicr Assets TOTAL ASSETS: $61,235,907 Tins Statement has been prepared in accordance with the regulatory reporting requirements of tlic Office of Thrill Supcn ision COTS") Tangible. Core and Total Risk-Based Capital arc tlic elements of regulatory capital determined under such reporting requirements Regulatory capital is a basis by which tlic OTS determines whether a savings institution is operating in a safe and sound manner At December 31. 1993. tlic Hastings Savings & Loan. FA has the following capital ratios Capital Standard tangible Capital Cote Capital I otal Risk-Based Capital Minimum Required Actual at DcsembcrJI. IW 1 5% 3 0% 8 0% Copies of the annual audited financial statemer.’s arc available lo the public, and can be obtained by written request scut lo 10 26% 10 26% 22 95% Excess Oser Minimum 8 76% 7 26% 14 95% Compliance Officer Hastings Savings 8c Loan. FA 2D I E Stale Street Hastings. Ml 49058 I. Todd. I 1 larding-l'rcsideiii and ( 'htefExec ulive (Ifficrr of the I laslmgs Savings 8c Loan. FA do hereby declare that this statement of financial condition has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the Officcof I lirift Supcn isiongnnd is (ruy to the best of my knowledge and belief I larding I’rcxidcul and Chief Executive Officer Gem of tbe Day: Most people don't lie. they merely present tbe truth in such a way that nobody recognizes it. Can you top this? STA TEMENT OF CONDITION AS OF DECEMBER 31,1993 LIABILITIES: ASSETS: Another victim Dear Ann Landers: A horible injustice is being perpetrated against people who are unable to defend themselves I hope you will help get the truth out. By now. I'm sure you must be aware that some therapists arc leading vulnerable and distraught diems to believe that all their pro­ blems are the result of having been sexually abused when they were very young. The clients are unaware of this until the therapists ••restore” their "repressed memories.” Therapists are accomplishing this fraud by using the power of their position coupled with the naive assumption by the average person that a member of the healing profession would not deliberately harm them. The methodology used by these therapists has become a well-defined pattern These vulnerable and trusting clients seek help for ill-defined problems. The therapist may tell the clients that they have been abused sexually or satamcally and then influence them through hypnosis, suggestion, group pressure, etc., until the clients actually believe it. One needs to be very careful in evaluating ••unremembered” memories of early childhood that suddenly are •’recovered.’’ Please tell your readers that forgotten in­ cidents can sometimes be recalled, but current practice among some therapists is to en­ courage such beliefs when, in fact, they never occurred. Please tell us where we can go for help. - Another Victim in California Dear California: I’ve received a great number of letters on this subject in the past year and primed one recently. Apparently you missed it. Those who seek help with this problem should contact the False Memory Syndrome Foundation The foundation has received calls from almost 10.000 families in the past mon­ ths. relating their own experiences and re­ quests for help. The American Medical Association recently passed a resolution to evaluate the validity of techniques used to help patients recall childhood abuse The address of the False Memory Syn­ drome Foundation is: FMS Foundation. Suite 130. 3401 Market St.. Philadelphia. Pa. 19104. or call I-800-568-8882 Dear Ann Landers: A friend whom I've known for 40 years has always one-upped me every time I’ve made a statement. Anything I HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA Real Estate Mortgage Loans really can't remember. I am repressing the memory Her brothers' and sisters' attitudes have made them "co-conspirators " 1 have lost a wonderful child in a cruel and terrible way. She needs help, and I cannot reach her She is as much a victim as 1 am Can you help? - Anguished And Lost Dear Friend: You are not alone The following letter was written by a reader who shares your problem. The advice I give to her will also apply to you: have seen or done, he has also seen or done -­ only he did it better The straw that finall> broke the camel's back came when a small group of us were discussing storms at sea I was in the process of telling about returning from the Pacific in 1945 Our troop ship was on the fringe of the storm that almost wiped Okinawa off the map Waves and swells were so high that the bow of the ship was constantly being washed down by water My ever-ready one-upper remarked that this was nothing compared to HIS experience. He said the waves and swells on the ship he was on were so high they washed the flight deck down on an aircraft carrier Ann. wouldn't a wave have to be 80 feet or 100 feet high tn order to do that ’ And if so. it seems to me that every island in the Pacific, not to mention every smaller ship at sea. would have been sent to the bottom of the ocean If you tell me that there have been waves that washed over the flight deck of any air­ craft earner anywhere. an> time. I’ll cat my hat. Meanwhile, how can I deal with this person0 Fed Up With Being Put Down in Tex*s Dear Fed: We spoke with Lt. Conrad Chun, a Navy spokesman at the Pentagon He said the flight deck of an aircraft earner is about 60 feet above the water line Although it is theoretically possible for a wave to be high enough to wash over the deck, he has never heard of such an incident As for your friend who specializes in oneupmanship, there is no known cure for those clods who have a topper for every tale Their pattern becomes well known after a while, and nobody pays any attention to them Boyfriend needy Dear Ann Landers: 1 am 16 and have been seeing “Bob" for about 10 months When we first met. 1 thought he was the nicest guy 1 had ever known and we even talked about mar­ riage "someday." Now I realize I was jump­ ing the gun. Unfortunately. Bob is totally consumed by thoughts of us getting married and spending the rest of our lives together. Lucky for me. my family recently moved to another pro­ vince. so Bob can't hang around night and day like he used to. In every letter, he says he loves me so much that he could never live without me He is very insecure about our relationship and ex­ tremely possessive. Maybe it's because Bob's home life was so awful. His father abused him physically and verbally, and 1 helped him deal with that. But now. I'm beginning to feel overwhelmed I do love this person and might marry him one day. but I just can’t take the pressure. I want to date different guys and explore other possibilities. When I tell Bob this is the way I feel, he says 1 don’t love him and starts to cry. I don’t know what to do. short of breaking up with him and getting my freedom back. Please help - Need Breathing Space in Ixjndon, Ont. Dear Need Space: Unfortunately, people who arc as needy as Bob often scare people away. This is what is happening to Bob. Don't break off completely with the poor guy. That would be loo destructive. But do let him know that you are going to date others and you want him to do the same. If he cries, give him a handkerchief. Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age ? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check, or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handlingI to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Lake Odessa News Weather continued to be a choice topic of conversation much of last week Lakewood schools were closed Thursday and Friday. At the Woodland Elementary School, firstgraders have been anxious to observe their big 100th day of school. That has been postponed three times! The Wednesday night snowfall on Feb. 2 pul several inches of snow atop the treacherous ice. As one drove east on Feb. 3. the amount of snow diminished with driveways appearing to have only an inch or two. Thursday evening. Feb. 10 is the date for the local Historical Society meeting with a program on the rake factory at Freeport. On that same evening, a planning committee is meeting for the 25th anniversary of die Lakeutxxl Class of 1969 In the afternoon, there will be another story time al the library at 3:30 p.m. Because of last week’s storm, the skating party for Wonderful Wednesday kids and their friends had to be postponed until this week (Feb 9) The after-school sessions will begin Feb 16. This program is open to children of the community with the age boun­ daries al kindergarten and sixth grade Marvin Dick is now a patient at a Battle Creek nursing home The local library has as its February em­ phasis Black History Month, with several books in the display case with topical titles Yvonne Heidnck underwent surgery last week Thursday for knee replacement at Michigan Central Medical in Lansing, formerly Ingham Medical In September, she had replacement of her shoulder joint The charge conference al Central United Methodist Church, which was cancelled last week Thursday, has been rescheduled for Feb 24 Norns Ingells. who writes nature columns for the Lansing State Journal, had one of a dif­ ferent topic in Sunday’s paper, heralding the coming Feb 25 Draft Horse Auction at the Lake Odessa Livestock Auction ham on Tup­ per Lake Street al the west village limits His article stales that expectations are to have from 80 to 120 horses on the auction block. with an anticipated crowd of a thousand. He put in a good word for the food available at (he VFW hall across the road for those who choose that over the Stockyards Restaurant His slant in the story that this is a harbinger of spring — when farmers and others go oui and buy a new horse or two for the coming farm­ ing and fair season. Some buyers come for horses to enter in horse pulling contests. Signs of the season! One household has thus far received 24 garden catalogues for the 1994 season. According to Florida fnends. the annual Lake Odessa picnic was held in January al Bonita Springs Among the former residents who attended were the Bob Lambes. who drove more than 200 miles from Leesburg to attend, and Forrest and Mane Darby An advertisement for Lkh Farm Service of rural Portland announces that Gene Carr has joined their sales staff He has had more than 40 years experience with John Deere equip­ ment. both as an employee and as an agency owner Al the recent Central Michigan Ag Day. Jim Carr and Ken David were on staff at the firm's booth Five Star Pizza has its new lighted sign in place over the store front in the Kimmel building, across from Koops Chapel Funeral services were slated for Tuesday for Nellie Soules, age 101. who died on Feb 3 at a Holl nursing home Of her four surviv­ ing children, the one who lives here is Warren Soules of Eagle Point, with his wife. Olive Her surviving brothers are Ellis and Howard Cross of Middleville Harold Spitzley. 67. of Mulliken, who died on Feb 5. had several close relatives in this area His wife is Germaine and they have eight children His brothers and spouses arc Leon and Mar> Ann of Woodland. Robert and Lorraine of Mulliken. Philip and Belt) of Sunfield. David and JoAnn of Mulliken. Roy and Alice of Sunfield. Alvin and Rosemary of Mulliken Rosary was at the Barker Lcik Funeral Home at Mulliken and burial mass* was at St Michael’s at Grand Ledge, with burial in Meadowbrook cemetery �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10. 1994 — Page 9 FROM TIME TO TIME... Back to Burger By Catherine Lucas An Ionia County native. Louisa M. Everest Burger, an Ionia County native now living in California has written two books about her childhood that are used to teach history in fifth grade classes in that state, as well as a few other states The two books arc “Shake My Hand” and “Swing the Pail.” and they may be ordered from Floating Island Publications. P.O. Box 516, Point Reyes Station. Calif. 94956. Louisa was bom about 12 miles south of Ionia and a few miles north of Woodbury, in 1909. Her grandparents lived one house south of where she was bom and their house is still standing Louisa Everest graduated from Lake Odessa High School and attended Lake Odessa Congregational Church when she was a youth. Her grandfather was Adam Fender, who came to Michigan to homestead after the Civil War. He lived for a while near Hastings before settling in Ionia County and marrying Louisa Swietzer. Some time ago. we published some of Louisa Burger's stories from the books she has written about her childhood near Lake Odessa. Here are two of her stories from her first book. “Shake My Hand" The first story is called “The Cure” and after reading it. 1 started looking for more folk cures from the 19th century Later I will do a “Time to Time” article on what 1 have found. The second story is about another time Lou got into trouble by not mind her elders. Cure When I did not mind my father. 1 always seemed to end up in trouble and this was no exception. My grandpa decided to tear down an old sh­ ed and build a larger one. As my father was a contractor, he was hired for the job. "Now you slay away from the area where we are working. We will be tearing down these old timbers. They are rotten and full of rusty nails — large rusty nails. They will be stewn over tf»e ground until we can clean up It wi<l be very dangerous to be in the area.’* “All right. Daddy. 1 won't. May I just go down to the chicken coop and look up?” "Yes. just so you do not go any farther The men started the wrecking right away It was so fascinating to me. 1 sneaked down to thr edge of the chicken coop and watched and watched Then 1 edged up a little closer every day Finally. 1 was there. Oh yes! I was there! Down came my foot on a large rusty nail sticking up in a board. Il came through my foot and stuck out the top. 1 screamed. Dad and the men came runn­ ing. They had to pull the board off my foot. I ws crying wildly in pain and fear. Dad earned me up to the house. Grandma and Mama heated water and soaked my foot in creosote solution It was a puncture wound and had closed up 1 suppose this only steriliz­ ed the outer edges They could only hope that I did not develop blood poisoning or lock-jaw. They did not have tetanus shots or modem medicines to treat infections in those days. The doctor was called and h? came to the house. •'You have done all you can.” he said. "Keep her as quiet as possible. 1 will keep in touch.” It did not do any good. Almost at once 1 developed blood poisoning. The foot started to inflame and swell. It crept up my leg. They did the only thing they knew: kept some kind of dressing on it. The leg became so bad that the doctor final­ ly said: “1 am sorry. I can do no more. If the infection keeps creeping up the leg. I am afraid we will lose her. " At this stage my Grandfather stepped forward. “Are you folks all done? If so. I am going to take over. The rest of you stay out of my way Lnd do as I say." “Mother, said Grandpa, meaning Grand­ ma. “find two large clean pieces of oilcloth. Put one under her. especially the leg area. Give me the othr.” With these words he left the room. Grandma and Mama came in and carefully placed an oilcloth under my leg and upper body. My mother said. “I wonder what he is go­ ing to do?" “Haven’t an idea." Grandma answered. We soon found out. Grandpa had taken the other oilcloth out to the bam. Meanwhile, he had fastened the cows in their stanchions in­ stead of turning them out. He sat there on the milking stool and watched the cows. When he got an idea a cow was going to go to the bathroom, he ran over, placed a piece of oilcloth under her tail, and caught the warm manure. He then closed it up tight. Rushing to the house, he ran up the sciirs to the bedroom and threw back the covers. He opened the oilcloth and carefully packed the warm manure on and around the leg. Then he covered the leg with the oil cloth and bed covers “Keep this on as long as it is warm. I w»ll be back with more a little later0" They kept this up for a day and a night, always changing the poltice when it cooled off By the second day you could see the im­ provement The pain had eased, the fever was down, and the swelling The red streak had stopped traveling up my body. Then they only put the poltice on three or four times a day. By the fourth day. they discontinued it. The doctor, meanwhile, had called. He could not believe it Neither could he explain what had happened. The leg improved rapidly and I was soon up and around Congregational Sunday School Class about 1922-23. Lou Everest is at the left end of the front row. Grandpa merely mu.zd and kept his counsel. My Grandmother always maintained that she never got the smell out of that bedrom. And. that was her best bedroom. Post lude 1 have talked to many doctors and bacteriologists about the healing powers of the warm manure Of course, they could not ex­ plain anything. In fact. 1 do not think they even believed me. Recently I was talking to a woman who liv­ ed many years on a ranch here in the Point Reyes area. I told her about this incident. I was surprised to hcaz her say: “I believe you. I remember the men would often develop an infection on their fingers, hands or arms that they could not cure. 1 have seen them go out to the hot manure pile and stick their arm into it and hold it there. It never failed to heal “ I am a firm believer that somewhere in that “cow pie" was a natural antibiotic. the separator. 1 turned the handle and the cogs went around. 1 kept it up. Then something happened. I wasn’t watching what I was do­ ing. My ring finger on my left hand got caught between the cogs. 1 screamed in pain. Grand­ ma came running. She got my finger out. But the whole end of my finger was practical} chewed off. Louisa Burger in front of one of her paintings that hang in her home In California. NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call ro..,Sub$cribe 948-8051 Idjwc Mind? Wonder why 1 wouldn’t mind. Almost every time I didn’t I was sorry. When Grandma first started taking care of the milk, she put in in large earthen crocks. Grandpa would bring it up warm from the barn. It soon cooled off in these jars. Grandma let it stand until all the cream had come to the top. Then she took a ladle and dipped the cream into a smaller jar. The skimmed milk stayed in the large jar. Il was dipped out of there for various uses Grandpa used a lot of it to feed his pigs. Grandma let it thicken and fed it to her chickens. Grandpa fed some of his little calves when he had any. When the cream thickened up. Grandma made butter At first she had a churn with a dasher. She would sit and work this dasher up and down until the butter "came. " You had to know just the right time. She watched it close­ ly near the end. One minute it was just thick cream. The next, small lumps started coming. When these lumps became bigger you were done Grandma then drained the butter milk off the butter She put the butler in a bowl and us­ ing a wooden paddle, worked and shaped it up. Sometimes she made big rolls to sell or trade. She even put fancy designs on the top In those days, you could trade your butter, cheese, and eggs for items at the grocery store. It was delicious, especially on hot homemade bread. Grandma had to bake all her own bread There were no bakeries in those days. In fact, the first bakeries I remember were in the 1920s. The buttermilk left from the churning was also used They drank a lot of it What was left was also fed to the chickens and pigs. Later. Grandma got a milk separator 11 was in a small room off the kitchen porch. Grand­ pa would carry the milk up from the barn in milk pails to this room. Either he or Grandma would run it through the separator The milk was poured into a large container at the top. By some magic I did not unders­ tand. the skimmed milk went out one spout in­ to a milk can The cream went through another spout into a container This separator was always a fascination to me In the mechanism, there were cog wheels that turned the machinery . I often watched Grandma run it through. She was always say­ ing to me “Now don’t you come in here by yourself You stay away from the separator You might get hurt " “All right. Grandma. 1 won’t." But did 1 mind0 One day when no one was around. I sneaked into that room to play with They took me to the Doctor. He said my finger would heal but the bone and cartilege were all chewed up. To this day you can see the cog marks. (Look. I’U show you.) 1 paid dearly for that accident. I could never put any pressure on that finger. I had wanted to be a cellist. I took lessons and got just so far. Because my finger could not exert enough pressure against the heavy strings. 1 had to give it up. Why don’t we ever learn? That experience should have taught me a lesson. I remembered just as long as the next time Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER and become a well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 Open house planned for local serviceman There will be an open house from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Saturday for S.A. Garry Silcock, who graduated Dec. 29 from recruit training at Great Lakes. III. The open house will held at his at 125 Ridgewood Trail, three miles south of Dowl­ ing off M-37 Silcock. a 1993 graduate of Delton High School, finished his work at seaman apprecticeship school Feb. 1. He will report to the U.S.S. Vincennes, stationed in San Diego. Calif He is the son of Garn and Jenda Silcock of South Haven and Giles and Sharon (Fifth Watson of Delton All family and friends are insited to the open house Bliss Retirees to meet Tuesday E.W Bliss Retirees will have their month!) meeting at potluck dinner at noon Tuesday, Feb 15. at the Hastings Moose Lodge Members are asked to bnng a valentine for a woman and a man The meeting will be held weather permitting INVITATION TO BID Tlic 1 lasting.* Area School System is requesting bids on a new cargo van for its food service pro­ gram and a dump truck/snowplow for its main­ tenance department Bid specifications are available in the Hastings Area School System Administration Office, 232 W Grand St.. Hastings, Ml Questions regarding the bid specifications should be directed to Al Francik, telephone 948-4400. Sealed bids should be sent to: Albert C. Francik Director of Operational Sen-ices Hastings Area School System 232 VV Grand St. Hastings, MI 49058 by Thursday, 11:00 a m., February 17,1994. The Hastings Area School System reserves the any right to select any bid which serves its best interest and further reserves the right to reject any and all bids. IRAs 7.08% The grass may be greener on our side of the fence. If low interest rates have slowed the growth of your retirement savings, maybe it’s time to consider some alternatives. Edward D. Jones & Co. can show you a variety of IRA investments that meet your needs and may cam a higher return than your current IRA. Don’t wait another day to find out. Call for a free IRA analysis. Mark Christensen ”« North Churxh St.. lUuincs Phone (616) 945-3553 Toll trrt 1 KOO 2M-5220 Z Edward D. 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AIDS, and homosexuali­ ty are all problems that can spark heated f NEWS I of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 X_______ _ _______ 7 Hospice program will help teens deal with grief Grief is a universal emotion - one that debate on solutions to them Governmental agencies, schtxik. and the courts all have proposed solutions to help solve these problems, and a great deal of time, energy, and expense has gone into curbing these after they exist, but the problems won’t go away First Bapist Church of Hastings will present a series of eight Sunday evening seminars titl­ ed "Guard the Glory." beginning Feb 3 at b p m . to address issues of human sexuality This senes will be applicable to young and old alike, and help parents and children deal with the increasingly complex issues surroun­ ding human sexuality "We want to equip adults and children to deal with whatever issues come up To do this, we first need to have a solid values base." says Pastor Kevin Shorkey ’ Ideally, parents should be the ones to discuss sex with their children Otherwise, the responsibility gets shifted elsewhere ' * can overwhelm the young as well s the old. saxl Rebecca Wilcox, bereavement coordina­ tor for Barry Community Hospice. "When a teen loses a loved one. there may be fee Ungs of sorrow, loneliness and anger." she said. To help young per<ple work through grief. Barry Community Hospice is sponsoring a very special program designed for bereaved teenagers These young people do not neces­ sarily have to be experiencing problems to benefit from the program. Wilcox said She will lead the program once a week for five consecutive Tuesdays, from 6:30 to 8 p.m.. starting March 1 Experiential exercises, an work, films and discussions will be used to: • Share their story of loss. • Recognize that change is a pan of life. • Ixam to understand the grief process and feelings connected with their loss • Recall and share "realistic" memories. • Recognize the impact of role changes in the family circle. • Encourage permission to mourn within the family and learn ways to copc with grief while ouilding self-esteem. There is no charge for the sessions, but donations will be accepted to cover the cost of materials. Tbe deadline to register is Feb. 21 Pre-registration is very important to de­ termine group size and to assess needs of those wbo will be attending." Wilcox said. The sessions will be held March 1.8. 15. Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS dofouh hot mod* in th* forms ond condition* of o cortoin AAorfgogo mode by Goorgo ond Dorlono Coldwoll hutbond ond wife. Morfgogors to AAortgogo Amorico. Inc o AAichigon corporation AAortgog** dotod th* 29th day of AAoy. 1990 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deed* lor the County of Borry. State of Michigan ond on the I Sth day of June. 1990 in liber 500 of Mortgage* on Page* 763-767 and which aforesaid Mortgage wo* subsequently assigned to Fleet Finance, inc., a Delaware corporotion. on the 29lh day of Moy. 1990. and record ed tn the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. State of Michigan ond on the 18th day of June 1990. in liber 500 of AAortgoge* on Page 768 ond. WHEREAS the amount claimed to be due on said mortgage os of the date of this Notice is the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Nine ond 59 100th* Dollar* ($52 269 52) for principal. In­ terest and insurance*, ond. WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding at low or equity ho* been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof, ond default having boon mode whereby the power of solo con­ tained in san! mortgage* ho* become operative NOW THEREFORE by virtue of the power of sole contained in *o«d mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in »uch ca»e mode ond provided NOTICE 1$ HEREBY GIVEN that on the 17th day of Mor ch. 1993, at 2.00 in the afternoon local time said mortgage shall be foreclosed at sole at public auction to the highest bidder in the mom lobby of the Courthouse 220 W. State Street, in the City of Hostings. County of Borry. Stole of AAicigon (that being one of the place* of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premise* described in said mortgage or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay fh«mouni due. a* aforesaid on said mor tgoge with the interest thereon at the applicable note rale ond oil legal costs charges and ex­ penses. including the attorney fee allowed by low ond also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premise*. The premises described in said mortgage is located in the City of Plainwell. County of Borry and legally described o* The East fractional 1/4 of the Northeast 1/4 of Section 30 Town I North Range 10 West Prairieville Township. Borry County. AAichigon EXCEPT: Beginning ot a point found by common cmg at the East quarter post of Section X Town I North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan and running thence South 01 degrees 45 58“ West 1951 05 feet along the East line of the NorTheosf quarter of said section to the place of beginning of this description. Thence con­ tinuing South 01 degrees 45 58 West 69C 38 feet along the East line of said section to the East quarter post of said section. Thence north 88 degrees 27'55" West 570.74 feet along the East ond West quarter line to point "A" on the shore of Cook Lake. Thence North 36 degrees 15'51“ East 198 61 feet along an intermediate traverse on the shore of said lake to Point Thence continuing along sa>d traverse North 35 degree* 54 55 ' East 113 0 feet to pomt C“ Thence continuing along *o«d A X traverse North 18 degrees 27'54 East 228 24 feet to point "D”. Thence continuing along to>d traverse North 70 degree* 23 51 lost 139 53 feet to point T Thence continuing along said traverse North 24 degees 0676 East 178 92 feet to point F Thence South 88 degree* 27 55 East 131 28 feet :« beginning along with a parcel of land lying bet ween the shore of Cook lake ond the above men ftoned intermediate traverse described os beginn mg of the above mentioned point A and running thence North 88 degree* 27'55' West 15.0 + to the shore of Cook Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore of said lake to point which is North 88 degrees 27 55 West 30 0 ♦ feet of above describ­ ed point “F“ Thence South 88 degree* 27'55 " East K0 ♦ feet to Point “F“ EXCEPT Beginning at the Northeast corner of Section X Town 1 North Range 10 West Prairieville Township Borry County Michigar. thence South 387 feet along the East line of the Northeast Quarter of said section thence West 225 feet parallel with the North line of said Norhteost Quarter, thence North 387 feet parallel with laid East line to said North line: Thence East along said North line to the point of beginning Reserving the North ond East 33.0 feet for highway purposes AND ALSO EXCEPT A parcel of land in the Nor theost 1 '4 of Section X Town I North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township Barry County Michigan Being more particularly described os follows Beginning ot a point on the East line of so*d Section X Distant S 01 degree* 45 58 W 816.43 feet, from the Northeast corner of said Sec­ tion. thence continuing 5 01 degrees 45'58' W along said East section line 300 X feet, thence N 88 degrees 1402 W 290 40 feet thence N 01 degree* 45'58" E parallel to said East Section line. 300 00 feet: thence 6 88 degree 14'02 E. 290 40 feet, to the place of beginning ANO ALSO EXCEPT A parcel of land in the Nor theost one-quorter of Section X Town 1 North Range 10 West, described os: Commencing at the Northeast corner of said Section X thence South 01 degree* 45 58 West 614 43 feet along the East line of the Northeast one-quorter ot said Section X to the point of beginning, thence continuing South 0 degrees 45’58“ West. 202.00 feel along said East line thence North 88 degrees 14’02 West 290 40 feet, thence South 01 degree* 45 58 West 300 00 feet parallel with su'd East line. Thence South 88 degree* 14'02" East 290.40 fee! to said East Line, thence South 01 degrees 45'58 West. 200 feet along said East line, thence North 88 degrees 14*07* West. 526.00 feet thence North 01 degrees 45'58“ East 702.00 feet parallel with said East line, thence South 88 degrees 14 02 East 526 00 feet to the point ot beginning, reserving the Easterly 33 feet for highway purposes Prairieville Township. Borry County. Michigan TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the period of redemption, pursuant to MCI 600.3240. shall be six (6) month* from the time of the sale; unless sold premises are abandoned in which event the redemption period shall be thirty (X) days. Dated Jonuory 26. 1994 FLEET FINANCE INC Assignee of Mortgage MARTIN H NEUMANN Attorney at Low (2 24) I M PORT A X T Rebecca Wilcox, bereavement coordinator for Barry Community Hospice, will be conducting a program to help teenagers with grief recovery. 22 and 29 in tbe Hospice conference room on the second floor of the Physicians Cen­ ter, 1005 W. Green St., Hastings The program will include topics such as "Has this really happened to me?.’ "Tbe Grief Process: exploring feelings of numb­ ness. confusion, fear and abandonment; "The Grief Process Continued: exploring feelings [ Woodland NEWS Steve Barnum coordinated the attendance of several teachers from Ionia County Schools at an educational conference in Dearborn Thurs­ day and Friday last week. Both Paul Quigley and Ron Coppess. Lake wood High School teachers who live in the Woodland area, at­ tended the conference. Quigley said he found the conference to be interesting and helpful He said state educators were trying to restructure early learning and to change high school learning patterns It seems the current question in education is no longer "How intelligent is this student-7" but "How is this student intelligent?" and to recognize more kinds of intelligence and talents than verbal and math/science, which has been the focus of the educational sy stem for generations. The Woodland United Methodist Women will meet Tuesday. Feb. IS. at 7 p.m at the church. The Rev Carl Litchfield will present a program "If 1 Could But Touch " A party was held for the 80th birthday of Violet Curtis Jordan at. Zion Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. The hosts for the party were Terry and Rachael Jordan and Violet's grandchildren. Many people dropped by to wish Jordan well, to sign the guest book and to enjoy the birthday cake, punch or coffee. Sarah Stowell and lhe Gymnastics tn Mo lion team of Middleville participated in a meet in Grandville this past weekend The meet was held by Gymnastics Unlimited of Grand­ ville. Eight teams attended. Sarah's team won a fourth-place trophy The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance members and auxiliary will hold a Sweetheart swiss steak and ham dinner Sunday. Feb. 13. from noon until 3 p.m. at Cunningham's Acre on M-50 west of Lake Odessa Persons under age S or over age 100 will eat free. Takeouts by Catherine Lucas will be available by calling 374-7328 It must be indicative that in November 1993. I had worked at the Woodland Township Library for 10 years, and in that time there had been only two days when I could not get there or get anyone else to open the library because of weather or road condi­ tions However, in the last two weeks. I have been stuck at home three times, and Edna Wise could not get to the library. cither I did get there on Tuesday last week. but the ice on the sidewalk and steps varied from half an inch to over three inches, and I had to have someone call Douglas Mackenzie, township supervisor, to send a bucket of ashes to spread on the ice to make it safe enough to allow peo­ ple to enter and leave the library On Sunday. Steve Barnum had to walk to the truck he keeps near the road on his long driveway to get to church. In other words, if has been extremely dif­ ficult to get around because of ice and driving snow in the Woodland area the last two weeks. Bob and Virginia Crockford recently returned from a visit to Peoria. Ariz.. where they visited Bob's sister. June, and her hus­ band. Dr. Douglas Bonn While die Crock*ords were in lhe western state, they helped Dr Doug celebrate his 80<h birthday at a party held at the Bonn's condo. About 30 guests were invited for a buffet meal The guests included Harold and Nell Stannard from California. Dr. Robert and Barb Schowalter formerly of Hastings. Dr. Owen Rice from Grand Rapids and Charlie and Edna Townsend formerly of Woodland David and Louise Smith from Lake Odessa were also at the party and two of Dr Bonn's cousins from St Paul. Minn., also joined the group An Eagle Scout ceremony was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church for Enc Irol Wells Sunday afternoon Eric’s father, scoutmaster Cun Wells, presented Enc with his award The Rev Ward Pierce opened the A X X 0 I’ X C E M E X T Annuities and Mutual Funds now available at United Bank For Immediate Release: “United Bank has made arrangements with Holden Financial Company to offer a variety of investment alternatives to its customers." announced Arthur C Johnson. United Bank President "Holden will offer a broad range of products to meet our clients' needs. Many of our customers are looking for financial security during their retirement years, and tax-deferred annuities are superior long-term savings vehicles. Annuities are especially attractive as a supplement to IRA's. 4OI(k)*s. and employer-sponsored retirement plans." Johnson observed "Other customers may be seeking to diversify among a variety ot investment objec­ tives. For these customers. Holden will be offering an array of mutual funds." ASSISTANT DIETARY MANAGER CDM with bachelor's degree in Food Service Administration or Dietetics Must have at least 2 years of management experience. Nursing home experience preferred but not essential. Must be motivated and have a strong desire to excel and be part of an excellent team to provide quality patient care at a 138 bed county medical care facility. Excellent wages, fringes and working conditions. Submit resume in confidence along with salary history to Kathy Elsner. Dietary Mgr. Thomapple Manor. 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 Holden Financial Company will use United Bank branch office locations to provide customers with a variety of investment products. Holden Financial is a subsidiary of The Holden Group, which is exclusively endorsed by the American Bankers Association as a provider of annuity products through ABA member banks Mutual funds will be offered through a strategic relationship with Wall Street Investor Services, the ABA’s exclusively-endorsed provider of mutual funds and securities Both fixed and variable annuities will be made available through Holden Financial Fixed annuities often appeal to conservative savers who usually keep long-term sav • mgs in taxable time deposits, but are looking for safe tax-advantaged alternatives Variable annuities may appeal to mutual fund investors who want the advantages of tax deferral along with professional funds management Holden Financial is not an affiliate of United Bank Annuities are issued by Secunty Bring Your Family to the... 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She plant to offer a group for younger children in June. ceremony with an invocation and John Waite, pastoral assistant of lhe church, invited all those who attended to a reception in the fellowship hall following the ceremony before he gave a benediction My wood furnace went berserk last Monday night, apparently when the draft got stuck open I woke to a sc reaching smoke alarm and a house heated to 85 degrees. Jim Stowell, former captain of the Woodland Township Fire Department came and checked lhe house, and found a roaring fire in the wood furnace and that the motor in neither the gas nor the wood furnace would work. The entire house was smoky and had an odd smell. Eventually, the smoke alarm stop­ ped screaching. We blew the smoke out of the house with the attic fan The next day. the furnace people told me that the draft door was at fault and that both motors had been shut off by internal safety switches due to over'ieating. but by then the gas furnace again w.ts working properly, so we were rux without heat Later in the week, the chimney sweep I call­ ed told me I had had a chimney fire and the chimney lining was ruined. I now know why Doug Hoort mentioned the importance of smoke alarms with live bat­ teries when he >poke to the Lions Club recently The 1994 Lakewood Ministerial Associa­ tion combined lenten services will begin at 7 p.m. Feb.20 al Lakewood United Methodist Church Teacher's pay hikes down, but fringe benefits up Michigan leaches will see smaller pay raises over the next three years, says the Michigan Association of School Boards (MASB). but the cost of teachers* fringe benefits just keeps rising. In its annual survey, the Teacher Contract Settlement Report. MASB found a mix of en­ couraging and discouraging news. On the plus side, future salary increases negotiated this year made a dramatic downturn As a result, increases statewide will average less than four and a half percent for the first time in a decade With 72 percent of all school districts repor­ ting. salary increases in K-12 were trimmed to 4.3 percent this year, and 4.5 percent next year (1994-95) ’But those averages don't reflect what real­ ly happened in Michigan last year," cautions MASB labor relations director Harlow Clag­ gett. "Teachers in many districts took a freeze or settled for less than 3 percent." he noted, adding "higher settlements from poor years push the average up" If the 21 K-12 school districts that also settl­ ed their 1995 96 contracts are any indication of things to come, salary increases will con­ tinue to decline Two sears from now. the average raise for teachers :n those districts will be 3.93 percent Bargaining, however, continues to be very difficult, reports Susan L. Dumala. survey coordinator Dumala. who is MASB's assis­ tant director of labor relations, is on the front line negotiating numerous contracts herself She says that Michigan teachers continue to do well Their average salary is $42,256. ranking them fifth in the nation behind New Jersey . New York. Alaska and Connecticut Three years ago they were ninth "Obviously. Michigan teachers outpaced their colleagues in other states during the last three years." she notes What concerns school boards, says Dumala. is the number of districts — more than 60 — still trying to negotiate contracts for this year and the unusually large number that will be bargaining with their teachers for 1994-95 contracts According to the MASB. 60 to 70 percent of all school districts in the stale will be at the table to negotiate next year's contract later this year Normally, only a third of the districts arc bargaining in any given year. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 10. 1994 — Page 11 In the Business division, artistic, lhe winners were Win and Bette Matteson, with this coke-holding polar bear The bear caused the most comment of all of the entries in the Winter Festival snow sculpture contest. Winter Fest snow sculpture contest winners recognized With the sand supply depleated at the Barry County Road Commission, employees are working on building a new pile to last the rest of the winter. The smaller vehicle lifts sand to an area where the larger bucket can reach it and pile it even higher. A steady stream of trucks filled with sand dump their loads and go back for more. Barry County Road Commission in better shape than some counties this winter by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Barry Couniy Road Commission crr.-ws will have enough salt and sand to keep tbe cornty roads in good shape for the res’, of the winter, but they will have to buy more, probably at a higher price than they paid for what they've used so far. said Road Commission Manager/Engineer Jack Kineman. "Last year, we used 2,100 tons of salt. We've already used over 2,500 tons this year." Kineman said. "We have another 600 tons on order, but I’m sure well need more," he said. l ie explained that be had obtained bids for 3.500 tons of salt at a price of $30.55 per ton for tbe winter of 1993-94. Bidding for tbe more-than-normal amount of salt has proved a wise move for the county. However, with a total of 3.100 tons already accounted for this year, they will still have to bid for additional salt and the price will likely be higher. "We've had bad winters before; I don't think we've ever used this much before." he said. More than 15,000 tons of sand has been spread on county roads so far this year. "Our sand pile ran out; we're bringing in more from South Kent Gravel out on West State Road." be said. According to news reports, surrounding counties are facing similar or more severe shortages of sand and salt in trying to deal with an unusually harsh winter. In Kent County, prices for salt have been quoted as high as SI97 a ton. with the providers citing the pressure of "supply and demand" to justify the higher price. Some counties mix sail and sand in 50-50 ratios and to conserve salt, have upped the mix to 40 percent salt and 60 percent sand. In Barry County, the mixture of salt to sand is one part salt to eight pans sand, which works quite well on the roads, is cost effective and also keeps lhe sand from freezing in the pile, Kineman said. "People seem to like that mix. Occasionally, straight salt is applied to some heavily traveled roads; with certain conditions, it's economically feasible." he said. To illustrate tbe unusual winter. Kineman said that about 10 years ago. tbe Commission purchased three new motor graders, each with "snow wings" to take lhe lops off snow banks. Last Friday was lhe first lime die "wings" were installed and used in cleaning the roads. "It's going to be an expensive winter. " Kineman summed up. "Our overtime is about 50 percent ahead of last year now; by spring I think we’ll end up with twice the overtime." The frost in the roads is "awfully deep" and with the exceptionally cold weather staying so long, "it just keeps driving it deeper. It's probably down four or five feel." Because of that, the load limits will doubtless be up longer than usual this spring, he added. Spring will also bring some "pretty serious breakup," in li>s road surfaces, though Kineman thinks tbe stale roads will suffer more than the couniy. "Especially the stale roads put down over old concrete roads, with cracks so the water can gel in there." he pointed out. The winter has been trying for everyone, "but we’ll make it," be said. And bow are the Barry County residents handling lhe winter-related road problems? "They're pretty tolerant; pretty tolerant," Kineman said, "we've even had a few calls idling us we're doing a good job." CENTER Cont. from page I but felt better the next day. he said. The students were sent home early, and lhe Allegan and Barry/Eaton District health departments were called. After a cooperative investigation by lhe health departments, tbe cause was said to be a virus, with the transmission method unclear. Staff members at the center thought it was an isolated incident. When it happened again, "We again had a full health department investigation with no delay.” Both times, officials of the health Dynamic Real Estate won the contemporary class in the Business division ot the contest with a smily face wearing sun glasses. Chairman ot lhe event. Dave Botwinski, said he would be happy to chair it again next year. departments and school officials said it was safe to resume scheduled classes. The problem seemed to be behind them, with groups of students visiting and studying at the center with no ill effects. Babladelis said. , Bui, on Feb. 3, from Atwood School in I ansing and Rankin School from the Carmen Ainsworth School District became ill with lhe same symptoms. One child from the Lansing school and three children and two adults from the Flint school were examined by a physician at a hospital emergency room, but were not admitted. A few were given a shot to control nausea. Babladelis said. No one has been hospitalized because of the illness, he said, and few need a physician. The fast-acting agent makes the host sick for about 12 hours, with some effects lingering for several more hours, depending on lhe person, he added. So far, three county health departments, Allegan, Barry/Eaton and Ingham, have In the open class of the Private division of the snow sculpture contest, Cu> Scout Pack 3017, Den 2 won the trophy with the big green dinosaur. All who signed up received a photo of their entry. See CENTER cont. Page 16 SHELTER continued from page 1 and if we make a motion to take action. I think we are going to put ourselves in a worse position than we are right now," Doster said. "At present there are no lawsuits that have been filed against us over this. I don’t sec that there's immediate need to take action. A lot of the statute of limitations are two years on a lot of these suits and we're already at the year and a half mark. This thing could die on its own weight. I think that's the inaction that I would suggest." be said. On that same vein. Commissioner Lew Newman said, "presently we haven't accused anybody, therefore no one can take us to court, but if we continue this and we re not careful, we can spent a lot of taxpayers' money. I'm not sure that’s a healthy way to look." On the other hand. Commissioner Ethel Boze, who chairs the boards Criminal Justice Committee, said people in her district would like lhe investigation carried on with a conclusion. She represents Assyria. Johnstown and Baltimore townships. "I'm catching billy dickens because we haven’t finished it.” Boze said. The contents of tbe investigative report and lhe way it was prepared also came under attack again by commissioners, as it did last month. "I don't feel that (attorney) Craig Mulch did a very good job on this report, said Commissioner Gordon Fuhr. "It's something that maybe an eighth-grader would put together. It's certainly not the caliber that I feel a law firm of this type would put together. There's no documentation in regards to a lot of the allegations and so forth. "I think it's a very poor report. On the other hand, I feel that we as commissioners have an obligation to at least get some direction," Fuhr said. "I hope lhe direction is better than the report (hat he gave us and bow we should handle tbe report he did submit to us." In response to criticisms of tbe report last month. Mutch had said that "we followed what we thought were our guidelines" from the County Board. "I believe we did what we were asked to do and in the best fashion, he said. Boze told the board that it "must have been very difficult for Craig Mutch to have even sit through that mess (of lhe investigation." "If he couldn’t handle it, he should have told us up front," Fuhr said, instead of coming up with that kind of a document. It's very shallow and (there is) no substance lo that report...It’s trash." Newman also questioned whether an affirmative vote to seek legal advice from the firm concerning the report would be interpreted as "accepting the report as good." Several commissioners said that it wouldn't. Doster had argued that legal advice from the same firm "can't be very valuable if the report is flawed itself. If we think that lhe report is flawed, then perhaps we shouldn't be asking them for a conclusion...We'd be spending $2,000 for something we thought had no value. Commissioner James, speaking in Mulch's defense, praised the firm's handling of couniy labor negotiations. However, she said she thinks the shelter report is full of "indecisions and unanswered questions." "If anyone picked this (report) up and read this investigation you have no idea who lhe 17 people were who were interviewed," James said. She also said a number of good resource people were not interviewed. "What good is his opinion if it's an inaccurate report?" she asked later. "I don't how to feel about the report." Commissioner Marjorie Radant said, "but I do trust Craig Mutch and his law firm They have done an excellent job the rest of the year. They are extremely good in employment matters, and lhe (shelter report) opinion is going to be dealing with our obligations as far as being employers." "Based on past experience with his firm, I trust the firm." she continued. "We've got every reason to and I think especially since Prosecutor Crowley has said that, of course, we should resolve this and find out what our obligations as employers are, and a determination has to be made as to who is running this county and are we accepting our responsibilities as employers or aren't we in this issue? Just to let issues go by because it’s easier than dealing with it is not the role of a good employer in my opinion. So I think, yes, we should get the opinion, we should evaluate it and trust it." Commissioner Newman said he wondered if commissioners would be willing to accept the responsibility of "getting hit" with another S20,000-plus lawsuit if someone should sue tbe couniy again as a result of pursuing the animal shelter investigation. Last year the board had to pay a $20,000 settlement to former chief animal control officer Julie Mitchell, wbo was fired last March. The board now has paid more than S52.OOO for all costs connected with the firing of Mitchell, the investigation and attorneys' fees. "If that's what we have to do." Radant responded to Newman. "The plain fact is, that's what employers have to do sometime. You have to accept the responsibility of employer and it may not always be pleasant and labor law isn't always the way you would like to see it." She noted that other neighboring counties are dealing with the same kinds of problems. County Board Chairman Orrin Moore said he hoped that every commissioner would have an opportunity to voice an opinion ot lhe legal advice the board receives from Miller. Johnson. Snell and Cummiskey regarding the report. Moore said he did not know if the legal advice summary would be presented at an open meeting. In the Private division of the Winter Festival snow sculpture contest, Jamie and Joyce Otis tcok the honors in the most artistic class with this Loch Ness Monster Billy Drewyor's painted turtle won the contemporary class in the Private division of the Winter Festival snow sculpture contest. The contest promises to be bigger than ever next year, with sub structures allowed in the construction of the sculptures �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10, 1994 Hastings downs Delton after one-point defeat Tbe Hastings vanity basketball team went on a 104) run to start tbe game against Delton Tuesday and finished with a 9-4 run to top tbe Panthers. 56-39. The victory came on the heels of a heart­ breaking one-point loss to Battle Creek Harper bCreek last Friday night, 69-68. The Saxons on Tuesday evening had the hot hands in the first period and Delton was as cold as tbe wind outside the Panther gym. as Hastings led 16-5 after eight minutes. Sparked by Davis Atkinson's four points and three-point baskets by Howie Shattuck and Antonio Liceaga. the Panthers outscored lhe Saxons in the second period 14-11 to keep tbe game interesting. Hastings' Chris Young hit a long threepointer to end the third eight minutes, and give him 11 third-quarter points. That third period was pivotal in that two players. Gary Fisher of Delton, who had eight points, and Young, carried their respective teams. Two other players on each team were able to score a basket, but Fisher and Young battled for the basket at each end of the floor On the back of Fisher s eight points. Delton was able to come within five at 3:40 in the third with possession, but Saxon Ben Robbe was able to pull down a missed three-point attempt by the Panthers and turn it into a score at the other end of lhe floor. Young scored more, but Fisher never lost his grin. The Panthers went cold again in the final period, scoring only five, while Hastings continued its steady pace and added 12 more points. Young was the leading scorer in lhe game with 23 and Eric Haines added 16 for the Saxon cause and Fisher led the Panthers with 14. Last Friday, tbe Hastings defense was unable to hold off a strong start by the Beavers as the host team rang up a 22-13 lead after eight minutes. For lhe next two quarters, the two teams traded scores. 17 in the second and 15 in tbe third, which kept tbe Saxons In the final period. Hastings' offensive push got the better of Harper Creek. 23-15. but it put lhe Saxons one point short. The Saxons cleaned up at the free throw line also, hitting 20 of 22. including Ben Robbe s sinking eight of eight and Chris Young making six of seven. But the 91 percent free throw shooting and seven three pointers made by the Saxons were not enough to catch Harper Creek. Robbe and Jason Kaiser both made three triples for the Saxon cause. Tbe Beavers had three players in double figures. Cliff Lewis with 18. Mike McIntyre with 17 and Dave Speelman with 10. Hastings had four players put up double digits. Robbe was the game high scorer with 23, Young had 16. Eric Haines had 12 and Jason Kaiser added 11. The Saxons will take their 8-5 overall record and 3-5 Twin Valley mark into Friday's game against Hillsdale. down by nine. Delton fails to Hastings Saxons, down Galesburg-Augusta Rams Gary Fisher pumped in 14 points and never lost bis grin, but lhe Delton varsity basketball team fell to Hastings. 56-39, Tuesday. (See related story) Tbe loss comes on the heals of Delton downing Galesburg-Augusta 58-46, Friday. Tbe win gave tbe Panthers a 2-12 overall record and a 1-9 in tbe Kalamazoo Valley Association. According to Delton head coach Jim Hogoboom. his team was able to bit a rhythm and create a good offensive output. "Tbe team was patient and when we were working the clock, the kids took their time looked for a good shot." The Panthers watched a first period threepoint lead evaporate in tbe second. By the end of the first half the Panthers were down by three. The team came to within one by the end of tbe third and, trailing by three with 4:33 left in the game, went on a 17-2 run for lhe victory. Jump-starting the offensive barrage was Gary Fisher who scored a three pointer while being fouled. He also made the free throw to give the Panthers the lead it would not relinquish. "We played a little poorly in lhe second quarter by in the third we got better and in lhe fourth even better." Hogoboom said. "The only thing I would say is that wc should have shot better from the free-throw line." Delton was 21 for 44 from the stripe. He also said the Delton eagers did a real good job of maintaining their composure when they were behind. "Il was their Winterfest night and there was a lot of emotion. It was a physical game, but clean." Hogoboom said. leading scorer for th Rams was Jason Blake with 17. Delton shot 18 of 53 from the field while tbe rams were able to make 15 of 42. Tbe coach added that it was good to see Fisher, who led the team in scoring with 16. have the offensive game that has been expected from him. He also said Casey Craft, coming off the bench, played real solid while scoring 1! and leading the team with nine rebounds. Tlie Panthers racked up 40 rebounds. 19 of them offensive Also being mentioned by the coach as playing exceptionally well were defensive specialist Chad Lyons . who had ei»h» points and seven rebounds and David Atkin­ son. who pulled down "several key rebounds with his jumping ability." Delton will be at home, Friday to take on Battle Creek Pcnnfield in KVA action Saxon matmen down Marshall, but fall to Sturgis and Harper Creek Tbe Hastings varsity wrestling team, filling all but one of 13 weight classes, was able to overcome a strong Marshall team Tuesday, 38-31, and re-aquaint itself with tbe taste of victory. Forfeiting four weight classes against Sturgis uxi two against Harper Creek didn't help tbe team in its bid to improve its record in tbe Twin Valley Conference, as the team lost in both duals last week. Against the Redskins. John Bax (112 lbs.) bad a pin in 2:41. Clayton MacKenzie (130) pinned his opponent in 47 seconds, Tim Cook (135) had a pin in 40 seconds and Sparky Wecdall (Hwt) pinned his opponent in 1:09. Troy Pittelkow (103) won a decision. 11­ 9. to start the scoring for the Saxons. Chris Allen (140) and Malt MacKenzie (152) both won by forfeit. In exhibition matches against Marshall. Chad Curtis (130) won by a pin in 2:45. Tom Moore (135) pinned his opponent in 1:08 and Scott McKelvey (145) won by a pin in 2:49. With the Saxons surrendering 24 points to Sturgis, which won tbe dual 42-19. due to injuries and ineligibilities, the result was a foregone conclusion, but several of the Hastings boys were able to win matches. Wecdall won on a pin over Rob Watson in 3:22 for the only six-point victory for the Saxons. Hastings had no wrestlers in the 103-, 112-. 125- and 171-pound weight classes. Cole Bowen (152) took a 15-6 major decision. Matt MacKenzie. wrestling at 160 pounds, took a 9-6 decision. Allen won 8-4 and Tim Doole (135) won 6-5. Against Harper Cireek. Feb. 3, the Saxons surrendered the 112- and 125-pound weight classes in ’be 45-26 loss. Wecdall again had a pin, this time over Ted Hunt, in 3:09. Also getting pins were Cole Bowen over Trevor Fredenberg in 2:49 and Allen over Randy Swafford in 3:40. Winning four-point major decisions were: Tim Moore. 10-0, and Craig Bowen, wbo won 18-9. In exhibition an match, Jon Olmstead de­ feated Ryan Myers of Harper Creek with a pin in 3:33. The Saxons are 3-4 in the Twin Valley Conference and 6-7 overall. They will travel to Harper Creek on Saturday for the Twin Valley meet wrestlers win 3, lose 1 in mat action action. Against Ionia. Root (112 lbs.) had a pin in 1:30. DJ. Wakely (119) in 1:20. Sutherland (125) in 1:34. Jordan (130) in 49 second. Mike Cross (160) in 1:10, Gabe Steward (171) in 32 seconds and Landes (189) in 1:39. Winning by forfeit for tbe Vikirgs were Boucher (103). Fcdewa (140). Baitinger (145) and Man Hilton (152). Against lhe Panthers of Pcnnfield, Landes had a pin in 5:30 and Sutherland pinned his opponent in 1:20. Boucher won a major decision with a 14­ 1 decision in lhe 103-pound weight class In lhe most exciting match of the day. Jordan and his opponent wrestled for five and half minutes before the Viking was able tc score a takedown and win the 130-pound weight class 2-0. The loss to Pennfield was only lhe second loss in 14 duals for the Vikings. The Viking teams will be at Maple Valley tonight (Feb. 10) versus the host team, and Delton. The Capital Circuit League tournament will be held al the Lakewood High School on Saturday with wrestling beginning at 11 a.m_ and tbe finals beginning about 4 p.m. Varsity volleyball picks up first win The Hastings varsity volleyball team picked u> its first win February 7. defeating Otsego in three games, after losing four straight mat­ ches the previous week and dropping to an O-8 overall record The Saxons were defeated by Harper Creek 15-11, 15-5. 15-12 and 15-6 The team was also defeated by Hillsdale 15-1. 15-6. 15-10, by Thomapplc Kellogg 15-4, 15-6. 15-8: and by Sturgis 15-12. 15-6. and 15-7. “We were still fighting our mental errors." said coach Wendy McCausey. “We just couldn't seem lo rise above them and play with the intensity needed to win. Monday night seemed to be the trigger. McCauscy said, that finally lit the fire under the Lady Saxons. The team defeated the Bulldogs in three straight games 15-12. 15-9. 16-14 Junior Jenny King led lhe Saxon offense with 12 kills. Senior Tia Nichols added four, while juniors Julie Bailey and Mindy Schaubel added two each Katie Murphy had the hot serve with nine aces. Defensively. Danielle Dipert, Marie DeWitt, and Tia Nichols passed lhe ball up for the attack over one hundred times. "Everything just clicked for us. The girls were on fire.' said the coach "We worked last week on slaying on our loes and an­ ticipating the attack and it seemed to pay off. We are hoping this is the start of our winning streak." The Saxons arc presently 1-8 overall and 0-4 in the Twin Valley. The next match will be home tonight against Coldwater. Gymnastics in Motion news The girl’s and boy's team of Gymnastics in Motion traveled to Saginaw Jan. 29 and 30. The boys team received a third place team award. Ryan Smith took first place overall medal in his level and first and second place ribbons in the six events Jeff Magnuson took first on the high bar and fourth overall Steve Otto took a first on v wit and second on the pommel horse Brandon Moma look first overall in his level, also four firsts and two second place finishes in the six events. The girls' team. Level 5. received a second place team award and the Level 6 team receiv­ ed a third place team award. Lakewood The Lakewood varsity wrestling team won three and lost one in wrestling action in a quad dual meet Saturday. The Viking maimen woo over Ionia 64-6. Portland 47-21 and West Ottawa 66-12. but fell to a tough Battle Creek Pennfield team 41-25. Many Landes. Carl Fcdewa and Jerry Jordan were undefeated in the meet and Men Sutherland. Phil Root. Nick Boucher and Chad Baitinger were 3-1 in the day's Hastings Ben Robbe goes over Dettoris Casey Craft for two of his seven points in the Saxon victory. Erin Bradley received ribbons on all four events and Rachel Baker received two ribbons on floor and a second place ribbon on bars. Melissa Kline received four ribbons — se­ cond place on beam and floor and third place on bars and all around. Heather Carroll received second place rib­ bons on floor, bars and beam and a third on vault and a second place overall. J'Amy Cross look a second on vault. Lindsay Thornton received a second on beam, fifth on floor, sixth on bars and a fifth all around. For more information on boys or girls USGF competitive teams or classes, call Cathy at 795-7620 Hastings 8th grade “A” eagers win 2 YMCA fund raiser at Cinema 1 & 2 a success A screening of "Ernest Rides Again" gives area children a chance to enjoy a movie and help send kids to YMCA summer camp at the same time. The popcorn, candy and drinks are in place and the seats fill up as the movie begins The Hastings eighth grade boys basketball “A" team defeated Comstock Feb I 48-27 at the Pcnnfield Invitational Tournament Jeff Stores paced the Saxon attack with 14 points, four rebounds and two assists. Kyle Pohja added 13 points and six re­ bounds and had a season-high four assists Adam Gee and Larry Bailey chipped in six points each Andrew Courtright led all rebounders with a season-high eight rebounds The game was close at half time with the Saxons leading 20-17 The Saxons blew the game open in the third quarter, outscoring the Colts 17-2. and held control for the rest of the game The team defeated Battle Creek W.K. Kellogg Feb. 3 47-39 at the Pennfield Invita­ tional Tournament Stores again paced the Saxon attack with a season-high 19 points, six rebounds and led ail rebounders with nine The Saxon squad played an outstanding defensive game, according to coach Richard Pohja. led by Evan Winkler. Gee and Ed VanderMolen The squad led at half time 25 14 Battle Creek managed to come back in the fourth quarter to within three pomLs but the Saxons held on for the victory. The Saxon A squad's record is now 6-2 Hastings 8th grade “B” squad splits games Debby Dorsy. of Cinema 1 & 2 presents Outreach and Camp Director of the YMCA. Steve Laubaugh. with a check for the proceeds of a day at the movies to benefit the YMCA I I The Hastings eighth grade boys B squad defeated Ionia Jan 31 in the opening game of the Hastings Invitational Tournament 43-33 The B Squad was led by David Rose's 11 points and six rebounds. Zach Deming also added 10 points and had three rebounds Mark Arens chipped in nine points and led all re­ bounders with 11 Adam Bancroft also had a good rebounding game with 6 The Saxons commanded the boards with a 32-22 rebounding advantage The squad lost a close game Feb 2 to Mid­ dleville 35-3’ in the championship game of the Hastings invitational Tournament Hastings was down at half time 15-9. Hastings charged back in the second half but could not overcome the Middleville lead. Leading the Saxon attack was Beau Bar­ num's nine points David Rose added eight points and led all rebounders with five. Tyler Allcrdmg had a personal best output scoring seven points and three rebounds. Mark Arens chipped in five points and three rebounds The Saxon B team finished the season 4-4 and second in the Hastings Invitational. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10, 1994 — Page 13 Lady Vikes set new standard in volleyball play with 37-1-1 record Lansing Catholic Central was in trouble before it even took tbe court. Monday night, against the Lakewood varsity team. LCC has a fair team this year and carried a 4-12*3 overall record and a 1-3 Capital Circuit record into tbe match. But LCC also knew that Lakewood came within a hair’s breadth of defeating the No. 6 State-ranked. Class A Rockford team during tbe Belding tournament. Suspicions be clanged, LCC look tbe floor and gave it tbe old Cougars try. and Lakewood mopped tbe floor with them in two games 15-0.15-4. Tami Nielsen, with a better than 24-inch vertical jump, bad seven kills to lead tbe Lady Vikes. Angela Rufner had five and Heather Mitchell had four. Rufner is just a sophomore and Mitchell is a junior. Becky Rufner. tbe only freshman on the team led with 17 assists for Lakewood. Serving for tbe Vikings. Christy Warner bad eight points, Nielsen bad seven, including two aces and Jessi Briseno had six points. Sara Milbourne added two aces while serving Tbe Lakewood team shattered tbe former school record of 33 wins, Saturday, with a second-place finish at tbe Belding Invitation. Tbe team also suffered its first lie and loss of tbe season in tbe tournament as Rockford split sets in pool play with tbe Lady Vikes 15- 3, 15-4 and took tbe championship with a two-hour, three-set double tie-breaker victory. In tbe finals, tbe Lakewood spikers took tbe first game 15-7, but in tbe second, scrambled to tie tbe game at 14 to force tbe Rockford team to score two in a row for tbe 16- 14 victory and the one game apiece tie. In tbe final game, tbe score again went to 14 each before Rockford was able to edge tbe Lady Vikes Tbe Lakewood finish gives tbe team a 36­ 1-1 record and according to coach Kellie Rowland, proof that tbe Lady Vikings can play any Class B team and win. To get to tbe finals. Lakewood defeated Sparta 15-9. 15-2, Pewamo-Westphalia 15­ 3.15-0 and Belding IS 12. 15-9 in pool play as well as be ing Rock ford. In tbe semifinals tbe Lady Vikes made short work of Greenville 15-3, 15-7 which forced tbe face-off with Rockford again. Leading the defensive onslaught for the Vikes was Neilsen with 56 kills and 13 blocks in tbe tournament. Mitchell had 55 Lakewood s Angela Rufner spikes through Lansing Catholic Centrals Katie Thelen m the two-game win for the Vikings. Monday Rufner had five kills on the ni^it kills and seven blocks. Angela Rufner had 40 kills and eight blocks and Briseno had 10 kills and eight blocks. Offensively for the Lakewood spikers. Briseno had 15 aces on 43 points. Becky Rufner had 10 aces on 29 points. Angela Rufner had eight aces on 30 points and Sarah Milboume had six aces on 20 points. Warner had 26 points and four aces. Neilsen scored 18 points with three aces. Briseno. Neilsen. Angela Rufner and Mitchell all returned and set balls with a 92 percent accuracy, according to Roland. "Anyone who has not seen this team play is missing an exciting team which has a lot of fun on the court." Roland said. The team will travel to Lansing Catholic Central, Thursday, for a rematch of the Monday night game. The team has a 37-1-1 record and is 3-0 in the Capital Circuit league Lions improve record to 5-8 with pair of wins A crushing 80-66 win over Battle Creek Pennfield, an overtime loss lo Battle Creek St. Philip 71-60 last Friday, and a make-up game win over Lakewood 69-62, on Satur­ day has boosted tbe Maple Valley varsity basketball team to a 5-8 overall record and 2-3 in tbe Southern Michigan Athletic Anociabon. Tbe Lions trailed at tbe half by seven before exploding in the third for 31 points and tbe lead 62-51 over the Class B Panthers, wbo had an 8-4 overall record. reported the Lakewood-Maple Valley score in the Maple Valley News, Tuesday. Tbe sports department regrets the error.) Elks free throw winners Winners In the boys portion ot the Michigan Elks Association shoot-out, Sat. day, were (from Mt): Ertc VanDerMoten In the 10-year-old division, who hit 11 15 troro the free throw line. Joe Martin. In the 12-year-old. who hil three ot 15. and Ed VanDerMoten. tor the 14 year olds, who made 10 of 15 baskets The three boys win travel to Saugatuck this Saturday. Feb. 12 tor a state shootott Tbe Lions opened a 39-27 half-time lead but then went cold from the field, scoring only eight in tbe third period to Lakewood’s 19 and held a slim 47-46 lead going into tbe final eight minutes. However, the hometown boys recovered in tbe final period with 22 points to post the victory. three of Us last four games. (Writer’s note: This story incorrectly Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 57-31; Mace’s Phar­ macy 4f *-39*; Varney’s Sables 48-40; H AS Machine48-40; Valley Realty 43 *-44*. Hair Care Center 41-47; Misfits 4O*-47*; Nashville Chiropractic 40-48; Lifestyles 38- 50; Cornerstone Realty 35*-53*. High Games and Series — M. Brimmer 183-494; S Pennington 178-479; B. Vrogindewey 166-475; E Mesecar 179-470; R Kuempel 168-442; B. Johnson 174-443: B. Norris 160-404; C. Watson 166-396; P. Snyder 151-367; S. Breitner 160-434; R. Murphy 159-452; M Dull 165-393; T. Christopher 216; S. Mennell 167; S. Everett 57; B. Schultz 155; C. Shellenbarger 136; R. Reichard 153; L. Elliston 534. Dorothy Brewer 127, 127. 127. triplicate. Thursday A.M. St. Phil’s Jeremey Goaley was the lead­ ing scorer in the game with 27. Tobias led tbe Lions with 14 points. He also had eight rebounds. Cory Hamilton had 12 points and Priddy had 11 points. 10 rebounds and four assists. Heyboer had a field day agaiLM Lakewood as be scored a game-high 26 points to pace tbe Lions over visitors in tbe make-up game. Saturday. Tobias bad 11 points and 11 rebounds and Hamilton had four steals Tbe Lions also improved their free throw shooting by hitting 23 of 35. Maple Valley is scheduled to face off against Dansville on Friday at borne. Tbe Aggies are second in tbe SMAA. one game behind Olivet, while Maple Valley has won ( BOWLING SCORES Slow Pokes 60*-23*; Mancino’s 53-31; Question Marks 52-32; Valley Realty 49 *-34*; Something Simple 49-35; Wcltons 47-37; Hummers 41 *-42*; Algonquin Farm 39- 45; Bosleys 37*-46*; Varneys 34-50; Leftovers 34-50. Good Games and Series — M. Atkinson 183-530; F Ruthniff 195-514; J. McKeough 185- 497; I Ruthroff 171-474, P. Foote 160-463; T. Joppie 168-451; J. Power 186- 433; B. Fisher 168-427; R. Kuempel 156-409; N. Moucoulis 151-387; K. Thomason 174; S. Lambert 156; G. Scobey 154; N Hummel 153; S Mogg 146; M. Dull 142; B. Norris 139; L. Johnson 137; B. Moore 134; L. Alien 133. Lion Scott Heyboer kept pace with Pennfield s leading scorer Matt Annock during the match up. Armokck concluded tbe game with 22 points while Heyboer had 21 io lead their respective teams. Gabe Priddy had one of his best games this season with 17 points, six assists and eight rebounds. Aaron Tobias and Jeff Pennington had nine points each, with Tobias adding eight rebounds to his slats Brien Lindauer had 15 and Scott Laubauthal had 10 for tbe Panthers. In the week’s conference action. the Li­ ons fought to a 60-60 tie in regulation against St Philip, but were no< able to get the ball through the hole in overtime as tbe Fighting Tigers rolled up 11 and took the game 71-60. Tbe Lions had worked their way back from a three-point third quarter deficit but. according to Coach Jerry Reese, the 19 for 37 from the free throw line was the demise of the team. The Tigers were 19 of 27 from tbe stripe. Lakewood's Taml Neilsen leaps for n spike against Lansing Catholic Central. Monday night She ted the learn with seven Idas In the two-game match which the Vikings won 15-0. 15M. Winners In the girts tree throw shoot oft were (from Mt): Jessica Crowley, who made 10 of 15 In the 11-year-old division and Virginia Jennings, who made eight ot • 15 In the 12-year-old division. The girts will attend a state shoototl In Saugatuck on Saturday. Feb 12. The free throw contest Is sponsored by the Michigan Elks Association. Thursday Angels Old Town Tavern 55-29; Ray James Elec. 50-34; McDonalds 49-35; Nashville Chiro 39*-44*; Big B’s 38*-45* Good Games and Series — M. Ingram 155; B Jones 179-514; N. McDonald 190-508; C. Nichols 172; T. Loftus 195; T. Daniels 213; L. Colvin 170; B Cuddahee 194-545 Bowlerettes Kent Oil 48-36; Hecker’s Ins. 47*-36*; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 45-39; Bennett Ind. 41 *-42*; Carlton Ctr Exc 37-47; D.J Electric 33-51 Good Games and Series — L. Elliston 215-531; E. Dunham 187-511; D. Snyder 198-542; R Murphy 145-418; M Merrick 170-453; B Hanford 147-412; K. Fowler 166-458; J. McMillen 189-479; E. Vanasse 181-499; J. Richardson 170-460 Good Games — P. Britten 138; N. Goggins 143; T Redman 142; S Merrill 183; D Schultz 142; J Gardner 144. M Garber 160 Sundai Afternoon Mixed Good and Bad 168; Odd Balls 15-9; Sage Builders 15:9; No Name 14-10; Cedar Creek Builders 13-11; 4 H’s 13-11. Rebels 13-11; Cripples 12-12; Freeporuncans 12-12; Low Rollers 12-12; Bad Boys Bad Giris 11-13; Hi Five 9-15; Who’s Next 7-17; BS Bowlers 5-11 Womens Good Games and Series — J Vaughn 187-530; K Conger 174-484, T Evans 200-483, I Ruthruff 169-466; J Dykehouse 170-461. B Sexton 171-446; G Herman 154-419; B Allerding 162-413; B Roberts 148-406, T Roth 145-392; S Fnsbee 146371; L Planck 124-313; S. Lan­ dis 164, M Herman 144; A King 140; T Sage 131; C. Barton 131; S. Patten 144; T. Belka 119, V Eye 110; R. Sias 98 Mens Good Games and Series — T. Burch 195-526; R Planck 182-509; K Greenfield 185-490, T Vanderwest 176-468. T Burke I I 164-448; K. Barton 158-424; M Vaughn 170; D. Conger 168; T. Jarman 167; P. Dryer 167; L. Tracy 168; D. Herman 165; R. McMillian 163; M. Conger 163; J. Kohler 159; R. Conger 154, J McDonald 142; J. Herman 136; J. Howlett 129; R. Louden 124; T Dykehousc 159 Sunday Night Mixed Really Rottens 54-34; Dynamites 53-35; Awesome 4 51 *-36*; Misfits 49-39; Diehards 49-39; B.S.en 48-40; Load Hogs 47-41; Fearsome 4 46-42; Lucky Strikes 44*-39*; Hooter Crew 44-32; H&L 43*-44*; Wanderers 43-45; Leftovers 42-46; Friends 4l*-46*; Alley Cats 39*-44*; Holey Rollers 38-50; Not the Rude Ones 32 *-55*. Women's High Series & Games L Barnum 222-588; D. Kelley 202-541; D. Snyder 200-538; K. Becker 180-534; C Allen 180-505; D. VanCampen 175-507; T. Evans 174-471; M Bnggs 212-467; C. Drayton 182-480, S. Cross 166433; M Olsen 163-421; K Hause 164-407; J. Mead 158-405; M. Snyder 186; D Lambeth 161; S. Henry 175; M. Bowman 146; L. Alien 143; D. Hughes 134; L. Friend 137 Men’s High Series Games D. Barnes 230-645; J. Barnum 235-617; S. Sanborn 202-580; G. Steele 212-555; R Bowman 197-551; C. VanHouten 231-612; N. Aspinall 189-512; D. Snyder 183-512; J. Davis 233-514; B Allen 202-497; R. Snyder 175-495; G Snyder 182-491; B Hodges 201-509; J. Smith 178-469; D Friend 193-462; W Friend 170; R Swift 170; S. Evans 132. A Monday Mixers Miller Real Estate 53*-34*; Unique Washtub Trio 52 *-35*; Three Pomes Tack (make-up) 51 *-32*; TM Lassies 5O*-37*. Deweys Auto Body 47*-40*; Sabre Manufacturing 47 *-40'4; Jo’s Bookkeeping (make-up) 39-45; Hastings Bowl 38-50; Michelob 38-50; Outward Appearance 36*-5l*; Girrbnchs 35*-52*; Rowdie Giris 34-54 Good Games — R Davenport 148; L. Perry 171; P Milcher 171; D. Cocnen224; J. Kasinsk’ 153; C Trumbull 171; M Moore 169; J. McMillon 187; R Kuempel 151; L. Friend 150; C. Graham 165; S. VanDenburg 195; S. Dryer 171; P Cooley 152; M Kill 173. Good Games and Series — V. Carr 470; M. Snyder 197-514; G Gibson 194-493; M Snowden 156-454; F Girrbach 167-456; B Howes 175-483; L Potter 174-477; J. Ogden 188-452 Tuesday Mixed Woodmansee Construction 21-7; Mancino’s 21-7; Pin Seekers 20-8; Neil’s Printing 18-10; 3 J’s 1612; Dad’s Post 241 1612; NKOTB 14-14; Consumers Concrete 12-16; Lil Demons 12-16; Middle Lakers 11-17; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 9-19, Blue Light Special 10-18; Trigger Figuers 9-19; Mason/ Davis Line 7-21. Mens High Games & Series H. Bowman 525; R Reed 232-560; R. Neymeiyer 195-569; T. Neymeiyer 220-568; K. Keller 196; B. Johnson 178; M. Guy 212; M. Davis 250-665; P. Snore 177; R. Snore 234-584; D. Johnson 182; P. Scobey 213-616; D. Blakely 214-575; D. Endres 218-209-617. Womens High Games & Series N. Burr 164; V. Scobey 171-454; J. Bryans 173-446; J. Gasper 201; S Boersma 163; S. Hill 165; H. Windes 154; M Cole 150. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10, 1994 County Board chairman defends probe of animal shelter by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Orvin Moore, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, told a large First Friday audience last week that an investigation of tbe animal shelter was needed to examine past animal shelter operations. Moore said it became evident to him at the County Board meeting Nov. 9 that an investigation into the shelter should be done to find out what was true and what wasn’t about past operations there. "I specifically asked the county coordinator and she responded that it did not need a motion before lhe board." Moore said "I then asked Ethel Boze. the chair of (the) Criminal Justice (Committee). 1 asked Bob Wenger who is vice chair of the board, and I asked Marjorie Radant of the Finance Committee and they thought we should proceed with an investigation? He said the Criminal Justice Committee met Nov. 10 and he received no response from members that said they should not go ahead with the investigation. Moore said he thought the rest of the board would learn about the investigation as it went along. "Through the committee structure. 1 thought every commissioner would gain knowledge that there was an investigation News Briefs Felpausch seeks advisory members The Felpausch Food Center is seeking members for its Consumer Advisory Panel. Applications for the 1994 panel are available by calling the Felpausch Ex­ pressLine al 1-800-648-6433 Advisory Panel members arc intended to represent a cross-section of shoppers in the area. They meet with represen­ tatives of Felpausch management to discuss concerns and ideas Felpausch has had such a panel for seven years tnd as a result, there have been several ideas incorporated, such as cash-only express lanes and candy-free check lanes Panel members also arc asked to to conduct informal surveys of others TN. panel meets on four evenings per year. Reimbursement is available for child care and mileage expenses associated with attending the meetings. Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Monday at the Delton Middle School Library Representatives from the Battle Creek Historical Society will give a presenta­ tion on the underground railroad, which existed in southern Michigan in the 1840s and 1850s to free slaves Displays and a video will be part of the program. Members are asked to bring a valen­ tine to exchange and a h^bby or collec­ tion to talk about Coffee and cookies will be served. The public is welcome Home ownership seminars slated A two-part workshop series on home ownership will be held from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday*. Feb 23 and March 2. at the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office. 301 N Michigan Ave.. Hastings. The seminar will deal with all aspects of buying a home, from the start to closing. The seminar is being offered free of charge For more information, call Roy Hall. Extension housing specialist, at 948-1862 Historical Society to hear Massies Pnscilla and Larry Massie, a husband and wife team of historians, will be guest speakers at the next meeting of the Barry County Histoneal Society at 7:30 p.m Thursday. Feb 17. The program. •Someone' i in the Kit­ chen with Pnscilla." will feature the nostalgia of Michigan country kitchens and a display of historical kitchen ar­ tifacts. The Massies also will have several books in their collection of historical publications available The Allegan couple has published a cook book. Walnut Pickels and Watermelon Cake." which includes heritage recipes from a century of Michigan cooks The local Historical Society is attemp­ ting to collect recipes for a cook book of its own. fhe evening is funded by a grant from the Michigan Council of the Humanities, applied for by Hastings Librarian Bar­ bara Schondelmayer and Jane Barlow. Historical Society program chairwoman Barr. County Historical Society pro­ grams are open to the public Its board will meet a half hour before the program starts going on. and I believe that they did." Moore said. A letter was drafted and sent to John Gates, who was (he past administrator of the animal shelter, to notify him of tbe investigation. Moore said. Gates is currer.ily the county planner Moore said that after the investigation was initiated, a concent arose that the board itself had not approved the probe. Before any work was actually done, lhe attorney was called and stopped from doing any work. The matter then was brought before the board Nov. 23, Moore said, and the investigation was started. Moore denied that tbe findings of Craig Mutch, lhe attorney doing the investigation, were handed over to just him. "The attorno handed me the booklet — I did not open it," Moore said. "I said as a matter of record 1 had received it and (asked) would be please distribute it to tbe rest of the board. And we all viewed that at the same time." Moore said the board has received the December bill for Mutch's investigation. He said be had not seen it himself, but he thought it came to about SI3300. Moore also acknowledged that prior to tbe investigation there had been "one or two meetings" with Julie Mitchell, wbo was lhe Extension official retiing Feb. 28 Marilyn Beach, office manager at lhe Barry County Cooperative Extension Service for 23 *6 years, has announced her retirement, effective Feb. 28. An open is planned in her honor for 3 to 6 p.m. Friday at the Cooperative Ex­ tension office at 301 S. Michigan. Hastings She started work on Aug. 5. 1970. An Streby was the Extension director who hired her When she started, she already had seven years of experience as office manager for Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice in Shiawassee County. Cooperative Extension soon will move ,to its new offices in the Courts and Law Building in downtown Hastings. Walk for Warmth1 slated for Feb. 19 The county-wide "Walk for Warmth" will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 19. at lhe Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Walkers, who arc asked lo arrive at 9:45 on the day of the fund-raiser, will have relatives, friends and supporters sign pledge sheets designating how much they will contribute. Some walkers will cover one mile, others may log up to three miles. The annual walk is sponsored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan. It is intended to raise money to help low-income people pay for heating costs tn the winter In addition lo the walk, three men. Jim McMellen, Jeff Davis and Bob Bruce again will spend a night in lhe cold Tues­ day. Feb. 15. to call attention to the need for funds to provide heat to some Barry County icsidents. They will have a bar­ rel to burn wood and a cardboard box for shelter during the night at the Peace Community Church. 1330 N Broadway For more information on lhe walk, call 948-4260 or 945-4900. Grace Lutheran dedication set The dedication of lhe expanded and renovated building facilities at Grace Lutheran Church in Hastings will be from 3 to 6 p.m Sunday. Feb. 13. The ceremony, open to the public, will include a dedication Eucharist, an open house and Fellow s worship The project's groundbreaking was a year ago in November, but there were delays in the work, partly due to the winter weather Construction began last April and it essentially was compf led last November. Some brick work and landscaping remain to be done A new 4,400-square-foot wing in­ cludes a chapel, choir library and robe storage, fellowship hall, kitchen, two classrooms, restrooms and a storage room Renovations include an enl raged foyer, a conference room, a new nursery, an expanded church office, a new pastor's study and a new custodial room Russ Hammond was the building con­ tractor and all subcontracting work was done by local businesses. Orvin Moore chief animal control officer until she was fired by the Criminal Justice Committee in March. Moore said he did not know those meetings with Mitchell had been closed. Ethel Boze. who w as in the audience, said the meetings were not intentiG*ially closed. "We were led to believe that if there is no department head in an animal shelter or any other meeting, the committee acts as the department head. And that's what those meetings were." she said. She said the committee did not intentionally violate any rules and simply made a mistake. The committee followed the association rules rather than the animal control ordinance, she said She said the committee should have looked up the rules in the ordinance and abided by both sets of rules. Boze said she does not feel there is a problem at the animal shelter any more, though, and everyone there is working well together. "That animal shelter has come up 100 percent." she said. Moore also talked about perceived inequalities in tbe distribution of 1994 committee assignments for tbe board. Moore said that when he made tbe committee appointments, he tried to create an even distribution of assignments so there was overlap between commissioners on committees. He said only two of the committee appoimmebts changed from 1993 to 1994. "I endeavored to do the appointments in as fair and equitable a manner as possible, and by do means did 1 ever intend to subject any commissioner to insinuations or innuendoes," Moore said. “This was simply an effort to create a good working cross section of tbe board of commissioners." Moore said some commissioners got more committees than others because some of the committees meet only once a year if at all. "If that doesn't seem fair, sorry about that," he said. Moore said Commissioner Mark Doster's comment that his responsibilities have been reduced is "completely untrue." He said that in 1993 Doster had three committees, none of which were "power" committees. He said the new committee assignments for 1994 dropped Doster to one power committee and another committee. "By his own request, the board struck one appointment from lhe appointment list submitted." Moore said. "In numbers. Commissioner Doster's responsibilities is the same in *93 as it is in '94." Moore noted that power committees have more to do than other committees. Doster had served on the Criminal Justice proceedings anyway He said there is also a mailing list that sends copies of the minutes to those who arc on the list. Moore told lhe audience that people should also look at positive things that happened in Barry County in the last year • The Barry County Central Dispatch completed its first year of operations and has done a "tremendous job." M<xxe said Committee, but was removed from it this year by Moore. Moore said he has no trouble with Doster being on the Criminal Justice Committee, but said he was not placed on the committee because of tbe attempt to evenly distribute committee assignments As for tbe landfill issue, Moore said it "is going io be very difficult to resolve." He said that though the letter was sent to the board to initiate the process, the board has not seen the specific proposal that will be coming from the planning comminee "At this lime we have not taken a stance either for or against (the proposal) because we don't know what that proposal is specifically." he said. "It's not going to be easy. It's a very controversial issue, and we certainly are going to work at this with as much input as we can get from anyone w ho has anything to say or a point of view.' he said. Moore said lhe board will have to look at the situation with an open mind, look at what the problem is now and try to determine what will be tbe best for tbe future. Moore said there will be lhe next Solid Waste Planning Committee meeting will be at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 25 in the commission chambers at court house An audience member asked Moore why tbe County Board's minutes are not published in the Hastings Banner like the Hastings City Council's minutes are. Moore said he had nothing against putting the minutes in the Banner, but said it was very expensive to do so. He said that reporters from area papers cover the meetings and report on the • Barry County was recognized nationally for the its new computerized mapping program that has provided the first computerized geographic information system base in Barry County. Moore said. The system contains the parcel maps fix the entire county. "Barry County is one of the few in the stale that has this completed." he said He said Kent County is pursuing this and has spent many thousands of dollars more than Barry County while not really gaining the system quality of Barry County's system 911 Director Charles Nystrom said central dispatch will be able to use the system to locale the scenes of emergencies quickly. Tbe dispatchers will get callers' names, addresses and telephone numbers and a map will come up on their computers that will point right to the scene. • Construction of the new Courts and Law building is on schedule to be completed by March 1. Tbe old building next door then will have to be torn down to create a parking kx for the new building. Moore said. • Barry County's transportation system is being used throughout Michigan as a model. "As you can see. Barry County has a lot to be proud of." Moore said. "Barry County is the only northern county in the l-ower Peninsula." COUNTY continued from page 1 To initiate steps to try to switch to Region 8, the County Board Tuesday agreed to submit a letter of intent to the State Office of Services to the Aging, requesting a reconfiguration of the current boundaries of the planning and service area of Regkn 8 to include Barry County. The board also agreed to send a letter to Larry Murray, executive director of Region 8, to request his assistance in expediting tbe requested reconfiguration. Six of tbe nine counties in Region 8 have to support Barry's request in order for Barry to be considered for approval. Tbe final decision rests with tbe State Commission on Services to lhe Aging. Barry's local match (or membership dues) in Region 8 would be based on population and comparable or a little lower than Region 3. in lhe range of $2,000 to $4,000 per year, Pennington said If the county obtains letters of support from at least two-ihirds of the counties in Region 8, tbe county will submit an application packet to tbe state Office of Services to tbe Aging (OSA), which will review the information and send it to the Commission on Services to the Aging (CSA). which is lhe OSA’s governing board, and io lhe State Advisory Council. The OSA would send letters to Region 8 Before you give to the fight against cancer, look for the sword. and Region 3, notifying them of the request. Tbe CSA would set up a public hearing on lhe matter within lhe proposed planning The OSA then would make a recommendation on whether to include Barry in Region 8 and testimony from lhe public hearing would be forwarded to tbe CSA. which has tbe final decision. If CSA votes for the switch to Region 8, tbe proper documents would be sent to the governor for his or her signature and to the U.S. Commission on Aging. If Barry County's request is turned down, an appeal procedure is allowed with the CSA and lhe U.S. Commissioner on Aging. Pancake Breakfast Saturday, Feb. 12 Z 8:00 A.M. ■ 10:30 A.M. I £ at Woodgrove Brethren Christian Parish On Coats Grove Rd. Free Will Offering • Everyone Welcome - HELP WANTED IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR EXPERIENCED FLOOR COVERING INSTALLER There are many cancer organizations. Some good, some not so good, but only your American Cancer Society has the sword. Look for it before you give. For more information call 1-800- ACS-2345. AMERICAN P CANCER ?SOCIETY TVtftf’S NTVIRC PUBLIC AUCTION TF irsday, Feb. 17 • Begin at to am As j..- of THE WINDJAMMER a catering resturant. 2i . Romence Road. Portage. (Kalamazoo) Ml co listing of large quantities of stocking chairs, folaing tables, stainless ware are 100's of items for restaurants and catering services Inspection Wednesday, February 16 10:00 AM. to 4:00 P.M. Fre« descriptive brochure coll 1.000.344-1236. BEN KLEIMAN CO, AUCTIONEERS 1 Must be neat, friendly and responsible. Hoekstra rep. to visrt Feb. 17 Second Congressional District Con­ gressman Peter Hoekstra will have a representative of his staff available from noon to 2 p.m Thursday. Feb 17. at the Thornapple Township Hall. 200 E. Main St.. Middleville A representative is available every third Thursday of the month at nine sites in the district to talk with constituents about concerns and to offer help The Second Congressional District in­ cludes Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Praincviilc and Barry townships in Barry County and abou one-third of Hope Township Appt- :n u-rittng to: Brown's Custom Interior's 221 N. Industrial Park Dr Hastings, Ml 49058 Attn: Barb DIETARY ASSISTANT Part-time, includes weekends and var­ ious shifts. Willing to train. Apply at... Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 FUELGAS A local equal opportunity employer is looking to hire a full time utility driver/ installer Person must have CDL lic­ ense. be able to get a hazardous material rating, pass a D.O.T. physical and drug screen and have a clean driving record. To the qualified person we offer full time employment, ex­ cellent wage and benefit package, and much morel Send resume to... FUELGAS 2145 W. Gun Lake Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 10, 1994 Two village primaries set for Feb. 21 J-Ad Graphics News Service Primary elections in two Barry County villages are set for Monday. Feb. 21, while the deadline for registering to vote in die March 14 village general elections is this Monday Republican primaries will be held in Freeport and Middleville Feb. 21 Two men. An Bennett and Rich Kinde, are running for village president in Freeport Both are political newcomers vying to succeed Lyle Blough, who did not file for re-election. Incumbent Treasurer Dorothy Kelly will be challenged by Joni Morey, but there arc no candidates for village clerk, a post row held by Diana McGuire, but voters may write in their choices in the primary and general election There are six Republicans seeking three, four-year seats on the Village Council, including incumbent Gary Dutcher and newcomers Mary Eaton, Connie Geiger-Allred. Wes Lewis. Tim Nicholson and Rachel Smelker. The top three GOP vote getters in the primary then will meet Democrat Doug Conger in the general election March 14. The village assessor. Gordon Yoder, is running unopposed. In Middleville, four Republican candidates will be on the ballot for three, four-year council seats. They are current Presi­ dent Pro Tcm Jim Oliver and newcomers Katherine Encinas. William Scoct Miller and Gerald Stagray. The three Republican primary winners then will join Democrat Ed Shellingcr. an incumbent, on the ballot in the general election March 14. The ocher Middleville village officers, wbo arc running unop­ posed, are President Lon Myers; Clerk Cheryl Hooper; Trustee John Mugridge, who is seeking the treasurer’s post to replace Gary Rounds; and two-year Trustee Jim French. Lake Odessa, like Freeport, is losing its village president, as Steve Garlinger is stepping down after 14 years in public Councilman Bill Riggs will ran unopposed for Garlinger’s old Lake Odessa’s election next month will be non-partisan. Only two people. Fred Wiselogic and incumbent Allan Swift, filed for three posts on the council. And there will be another opening with Riggs moving up to president. The vacancies were created by the resignations of Patricia Hickey-St. Armour and James Valentine, both of whom have moved out of tbe village Incumbent Treasure; Suzanne Johnson will seek re-election, but newcomer Teresa Struve, wife of Police Chief Michael Struve, will replace retiring Clerk Julie Beghn Woodland also has a not.-partisan ballot. Seeking re-election in the general election March 14 will be President Lester For man. Clerk Launc Duits, Treasurer Nancy Stowell and Trustees Kevin Duits. Betty Carpenter and Darrel Slater. Nashville won't have any races, but there will be new faces. James L. Hynes and Dirk Meersma will ran for two-year council seats, along with Carroll Wolff, who was appointed when Ted Spoelstra was elevated to the presidency. Dick Tobias and Dick Chaffee decided against running again Spoelstra will be joined unopposed on the ballot by Treasurer Lois Ellipsoid and Clerk Cathy Lentz. The deadline for registering for the March 14 general election is Monday, Feb. 14 Those who need to register should call their village or city clerk. How does it feel to be 20, Honey? from your husband & son John & Jeffrey Heuss VALUABLE COUPON “TOP QUMHYWMCt *T I KEY CLEANING SERVICES 'burned * mui omucnon HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to Bill & Chris and Todd & Susie. Two very special couples! Love from mom HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Pookey bear. Love ya Tonya HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to my hot cross buns. Love your wife Nikki. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY UNCLE PAUL Love, Nicholas BRADLEY HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Love you, Amy BRIAN Only 93 days until you’re all mine! (and counting). Things have worked out so great! Love you lots babe! Always and forever Takytha “TO ALL OUR LOVED ONES IN KENTUCKY" Steven, Bev, Celina, Sheens, Courtney &. Susan. Happy Valentine's Day. We love you & miss you! Mom, Grandma Donna, Mick, St Jr. I LOVE YOU CARPET CLEANING Happy Valentine’s Day. 1 love you! Mom MOM JONES, Happy Valentine'a Day. We love you! Mick & Donna STACY HEUSS 10%0ff TO JR. ZACHARY CURTIS, Happy Vaknline’s Day. 1 love you! Grandma Donna Happy Birthday :: Jljtties MJX, much more than words could ever say, and that is why you 're wished a world of love this Valentine's Day! Love you lots, Mcnnctxa :: :: ROSEY We’ve had limes thick and thin, still we made it lo the big 948-8381 Happy Anniversary, Michael 436 W. STATE • HASTINGS TOM FRITH • DAVID McWILLIAMS, CO-OWNERS VALUABLE COUPON SHARON Happy Valentine’s Day! It’s been almost 9 yean together. 1 still love you so very much. Steve pages and pages and pages SHERRI, TO MY BEST FRIEND, Than1, you so much for introduc­ ing me to Jim Bo. For standing by me through good limes and rough limes. Love & Friends, Carmen P.S. High Cheryl SURPRISE To all my brothers, Sam, Chuck, Paul, Chris, Rex. and Rob. Happy Valentine’s Day! Love your little sister Carmen I c u w rc ft Q cn * tittes 11 Ifi o a.n‘ 3) pOC)06 BOOK TO MY SNUGGLEBUNNY We made it through another “fun rilled" year. Here's to many more. May God bless us all. Love ya. Your sweetheart! TO JIM To my very special guy in my life. We made 25 yean, leu make 25 more! Love ya lota! AC. HERE'S A POEM TO MY MUFFIN’ for his 2 1/2 yean of true lovin’, Rnses arc red, violets arc blue, be my valentine from your lovipoo. TO MY HUCKELBERRY I love you from your Huckelberry. HI MA! We love you a whole bunch. Ronda and Maxx TO MY VALENTINE STACY. You’re my angel, I love you. Your loving husband, John. “Let’s shoot tisc arrow together’’ HONEY HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY I love you lots and lots Love ya Pooh TO MY WONDERFUL WIFE SHERYL ’ 1 know that there are many limes I fail lo do or say the thoughtful little things I could to show you every day how very dear you are to me, but 1 just couldn’t miss the chance to say T Love You," on a special day like this. Happy Vaknline’s Day, Love Bill HONEY, YOU’LL ALWAYS BE the one I love. You’re my dream come true. Love, Sweetie TONI Happy Valentine’s Day Love, Grandma D. VERN AND SHARI Happy Valentine’s Day 1 Love you. Love mom STEVE & TERRI & GIRLS Happy Valentine’s Day Love ya. Love Mom HAPPY BIRTHD CARMEN February 12 th From your friends. Love ya, A C. & S.D. DAWG To the love of my life. Happy Valentine’s Day Love, Rag Doll • CAMFTT UFMXJTUW COMPLETE | JANITORIAL SERVICE □ SWEET SWEET 50 yean of wedded bliss sealed with just a kiss that rainy night in Ingleside yc u promised lo be my bride. Gary 6TORC 108 E. State St. Hastings 948-2341 sa6ed pue saSed put? saBed ft D 10 o JR. LOVE NATALIE To a very special couple whose hearts came together and found love forever. Happy Valentine's Day! Love, HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Grandpa and Grandma Bolo, Grandpa and grandma Cole, great-grandpa and Grandma Bolo, Great-Grandma Converse, Great-Grandpa and Grandma Sanderson. I love you Alexis STANLEY & TONI Two very special kids Happy Valentine’s Day Love Vern and Mom JIM BO, SURPRISE! HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Hun. Very happy lo be with you. What a feeling to have day dreams about night things in the middle of the afternoon. XOXOXO px Thank you for welcoming me into your home and heart. WE LOVE YOU Daddy! Your best buds! M and M bunches WE MISS YOU DICKIE POOH Happy Valentine's Day from the 3 of us A.C.-S.D.-C3. MOM AND DAD ROGERS “You have a heart of gold” Happy Valentine’s Day Love, Sharon BABY MAXX Happy first Valentine’s Day. We love you budders! Mommy & Daddy MICHAEL I love you baby. Vakntincs Day. Love, Angela Happy MICK, Happy Valentine’s Day. I love you! Your Valentine always, Donna TO JIMMY & CHARITY Love you both lots! Happy Valentine’s Day! Love, Dad &. Mom BABY NOTHING COMPARES TO YOU Wish we could be together DC. I love you, hugs an kisses. BPB: You’re still my valentine. Love: BBB DAD & MOM Happy Valentines day thank you for being such great parents. 1 miss you very much. Soak up some sunshine for me. Love, your daughter Carmen DAVID, I LOVE YOU very much. You arc my Valentine. DUSTIN, 1’11 always love you. Forever Yours, Ekna FLATTER, When wc met, I knew I would always feel the magic for you. Buns of steel ROB EDWARDS That special man 1 could write a book about. Who I love and couldn't live without. Your gentle look a hand within my own. It makes me proud to know you're mine alone You under­ stand my moods and laugh at things 1 say, you see me al my wont yet love me anyway. You're the one I kiss and makeup with again, when there's a difference of opinion now and then. You’re that special man who shares all I’m dreaming of, you give magic meaning to the wonder that is love. I love you Rob Happy, 4th Vakntincs Day. Love your wife, Denise. P.S. We love you loo daddy, Lucas, Natasha, Joshua. TO ALL OUR GRANDPARENTS Have a Happy Valentines Day. We love you all so very much Mathew, Brittany, Kelseay DREW PIXLEY According to Murphy’s Law if it can go wrong it will, but if we both have Murphy’s Disease, 1 can say that for once in my life it is going right. Happy Valentine's Day I LOVE YA LOTS! Your Wife. HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY To my loving wife Janet Marble. Love always. Chuck HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY GRANDMA AND GRANDPA HAUSE, Grandma and grandpa Ellsworth, great-grandma and grandpa Wilkins, grandma and grandpa Cook, grandma Barb and Dick. Stanley and Daniel HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY S-M.W You are my one and only Love always B.R.W HAPPY VALENTNE’S DAY Maggie Agnya JVC HAPPY VALENTINE BABY May all your wishes come true. Love you always. Misty HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Debra Kay. Love a truck load, Robert HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY Baby! 1 love you Allen Stuskus Jr. Chris GEAR JAMMER Happy Valentine’s Day to my very special dune buggy wife. I love you Bad influence HAPPY VALENTINE’S BRADLEY LLOYD Love, Dad & Mom GRANDMA AND GRANPA BIRMAN For all you do, this Valentine is for you! Maxx & Company HAPPY 1st VALENTINE’S DAY Joshua Michael Love, Grandma Dawn & Grandpa Steve &. Uncle Bradley “You all" In Texas Happy Valentine's Day From Mich. Families HAL, I’m sc glad you came into my life. I'm looking forward lo being your wife. Love always, Sharon JACOB You’re the best kid in the world. We love you lots. Mom and Dad HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY To lhe only woman in our lives. Love ya, Bullen and Brad HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TOM I love you, Teresta MEGAMy friend, my kivcr. you make my days brighter and my nights warmer. 1 love you. Bugger HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY to our Hastings “kids”. Love you bunches! Aunt Lois and Uncle Oscar TO ALEXIS Happy First Valentine’s Day, Wc love you. Mommy &. Daddy HAPPY VALENTINE S DAY Andrew Jay Love, Grandma Dawn &. Grandpa Steve & Uncle Bradley Page 15 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 10. 1994 Trial date set for Bellevue man in fatal truck accident A March 21 trial date was scheduled Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 31-year-old Bellevue man accused of killing another Bellevue man in a pickup truck accident in May. A March 14 final pre-trial and motion hearing were also set for Brian L. Southern. Southern is accused of causing the death of Timothy Avery. 31. Avery was one of two passengers in the pickup Southern was driving on West Lake Road near Cassidy Road May 9. Michigan State Po»ce at tbe Hastings post said Southern was headed west on West Lake at a high rate of speed when he lost control of the truck, spun it sideways and rolled it over. Avery was killed in the crash. Southern and the other passenger were injured. Southern reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .24 percent. A .10 percent is con­ sidered legally intoxicated. Southern is charged with a count of manslaughter with a motor vehicle, punish­ able by up to 15 years in prison or a $7,500 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of causing a de«th while driving under the in­ fluence of liquor, which carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison or a $2500 to $10,000 One. or both. Southern stood mute to the charges in January. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. In other recent court business: •A31-year-old Delton man who admitted he possessed marijuana in 1992 was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four years of probation. Danny D O'Connell was also ordered to pay $4,000 in fines and costs. O'Connell pleaded guilty in January to a charge of possessing marijuana, second offense. In exchange for his guilty plea, tbe Barry County Prusccutor's Office agreed to COURT NEWS: drop two charges that O Connell possessed marijuana with the intent to manufacture and deliver it. second offense. Tbe prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that O'Connell had a police scanner in his truck. O'Connell told tbe court be was gening gas in Barry Township when a officer from the Department of Natural Resources saw tbe scanner in his truck. When police investigated, they also found four ounces of marijuana in the truck, he said. • A 39-year-old Kalamazoo man convicted of assaulting a 6- or 7-year-old girl to have sexual contact with her was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years of probation. Chris D. Hamblin was also ordered to pay $2,000 in costs. $315 in restitution and for any counseling required by tbe victim. Hamblin pleaded guilty in January to a charge of assaulting the girl with the intent to commit second-degree criminal sexual conduct. In exchange, the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office agreed to drop a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which was also pending against Hamblin. Hamblin told tbe court during his plea that be touched the girl in the vaginal area. • A 33-year-dd Delton man stood mute to charges that be stalked and assaulted a woman in November and December. Not guilty pleas were entered on Jerry L. Staley's behalf. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 & Colleclihlc\\ Thank You Join Wanted BABYSITTING IN MY HASTINGS HOME 3 open ings available- 6am-6pm. Call 948-8562 for more information. ANTIQUE SHOW Furniture, glass, collectables. Feb. I2xh/13th SaL 9.-00 lo 5:00pm. Sun. 10:00 to 4:00pm . 3 miles North of Ionia on M-66, at Boyce School. 616-527-2413. WE WISH TO THANK friends, neighbors, relatives. Moose Lodge 628 and WOTM for their acts of kindness shown to us at the lime of the loss of our son and brother Edward Wilkes. Duane and Margaret Wilkes and Fa mi !L-s Iii Mt iiiiiriaiii BUYING OLD POSTCARDS Ph. 948-4094 (Hastings). IN MEMO RIA M In loving memory of Linda Sutton, who passed away one year ago Fcbuary 14, 1993. You were such a special person. You had a special way of making everyone you knew your friend. You were a wonderful wife and mother. You left with us a mind full of precious memories that wc will always cherish. We think of you ev?ry day. Knowing that your resting peacefully now makes it all feel a Utile better. We love you and miss you! Maynard, Brenda Tammy, Doug and Mike I'or Sale Real Estate 4 ALL STEEL ARCH BUILD­ INGS: 40X33 wu $7400. 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EDUCATIONAL SALES, Need qualified people from lhe area to call on interested parents. Guaranteed income plans avail­ able, for minimum demonstra­ tions. Free training. Benefits availabc when qualified. For an interview, call 968-2702. tHusiness Services BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging &. finishing specialist Insured & guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.___________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income propcrty’Debl consolidation•Turned down? problem credit? Wc can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ Ear Sale \utontolive 1986 LINCOLN TOWN CAR: (Signiture Series) leather inter­ ior. loaded. $4,800. 623-3182. FOR SALE: 1991 Ford Explor­ er 4X4, V-6. Eddie Bauer Pack­ age, leather interior and all the toys, plus power moon roof, delux running boards, new tires and 100,000 mile extended warranty. 945-2360._________ EDUCATIONAL ASSIS­ TANT Assisi with prcpcrabon and instruct segment of educa­ tion programs. High school diploma or GED required, S4.70-$4.85/hour. 3/4 lime posi­ tion, maximum 1,164 hours, from mid March through mid December, some weekenas required. Complete application including three complete employment references and resume by March 4th, Charlton Park. 2545 S. Chariton Park Rd, Hastings, 945-3775. E.O.E. HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-8733 anytime. Complete tree service, free estimates, fully insured. 1990 FORD PROBE GL 24,000 MILES, LADY OWNED, EXCELLENT SHAPE/CLEAN. BRIGHT BLUE COLOR, GRAY INTERIOR, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, STEREO CASSFT TE, 4 WAY DRIVER SEAT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BOOKS AT $8,000, MAKE ME AN OFFER. 945-2090 AFTER 5PM. OR LEAVE MESSAGE ANYTIME. WANTED Part umc teacher aide for private pre-school. Certified teacher preferred. CDA required. Battle Creek, 962-1723. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. Since 1981 - Only One is "The Original" Country^. . Peddler Show® Folk Art Craft Show & Sale Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds Feb. l8(Frl.) 4pm-9pm Adults 9am-5pm Presen Alt’s* a<J receive _ 51 OFF SAVE one admission ■ KTlamazoOj ML * each ad KalamazSoj Ml. ■ tlo *243 uelatu? Ji 43^4? * ’ ’o.’w’utomitoc I and conspiring to deliver methampbetamines. BADE, which has been in operation for five years, was created to conduct drug investigations around Barry Couniy. Other county governmental agencies contribute funds to BADE, which is funded separately from regular budgets. Private contributions also help fund the team. BADE always has ongoing investigations, though the number of operations being conducted at any one time can vary. Anyone who wants to give information to the BADE team should contact detectives Ken DeMott or George Howell at tbe sheriff's department, or Deputy Chief Michael Leedy or Detective Tom Pennock at the Hastings Police Department. CENTER...continued from page 11 looked into the outbreaks. The state epidemiologist for communicable diseases. Jaime Altamirano, said. "Wc have almost ruled out lhe typical concept of food poisoning from contamination by bacteria. But food could be contaminated with a virus. That is still a possibility. It could be tbe food or water is contaminated with a virus.' Babladelis said is also could be something else entirely; something airborne, perhaps." Adding to the puzzle is the fact that a "third’’ incident was belatedly attributed to the center. A group of students became ill not at the camp, but after they were back home, he said. "The health department initially said it was an unrelated incident." Babladelis said "We were confident it was solved." be said. "We had healthy groups in between, they were not ill here; they were not ill at Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. 11am-4pm SAVE Five area residents were arrested on drug dealing charges Tuesday after a three-and-ahalf month investigation by members of the Barry Area Drug Enforcement (BADE) team. Tbe team, made up of investigators from the Barry County Sheriffs Department and lhe Hastings Police Department, worked undercover to collect evidence against the live, wbo investigators said were dealing drugs from their homes. Among those arrested were Monika Anderson. 32. of Baltimore Township; Tamera Spaulding, 30, of Hastings Township; Rhonda Slusser, 28. and Rank Decker Jr., 30, of Hastings, and Jeanne Baker. 28. of Hastings. Tbe five were arraigned in court Tuesday as well. Anderson is charged with three counts of delivering marijuana and one count of conspiring to deliver LSD. Baker is charged with one count of delivering LSD. Spaulding faces three counts of delivering marijuana. Slusser is charged with one count of delivering LSD. Decker faces two charges of delivering marijuana and one count of delivering methamphetamines Tuesday's arrests were BADE's second big drug bus: this year. Three employees at Flexfab reportedly were arrested in January after another undercover operation Investigators, who conducted their investigation with the cooperation of Flexfab managers, said they placed an undercover police officer in the factory to see if drugs were being sold there. Tbe investigation took just more than six months. Arrested and arraigned in that investigation were Franklin Ricketts. 24, of Hastings; William Chrysler. 32. of Baltimore Township, and Jeffery Mitchell, 33, of Baltimore Township. Ricketts, wbo was a temporary employee at Flexfab, is charged with two counts of delivering marijuana. Mitchell is charged with three counts of delivering marijuana and one count of conspiring to deliver marijuana. Chrysler faces four charges — delivering of marijuana, conspiring to deliver marijuana, delivering methampbetamines $5®® 2-12 yrs. *2®® Feb. 20(Sun.) Five arrested on drug charges borne." "It's very puzzling, we re working as hard as we can to find the cause." be said. Director of the center. John Schimmel of Lansing, visited Ebersole on a Friday to find out what had been learned about the illness. On Saturday, he became ill. He felt better on Sunday, but on Monday his wife became ill. One ol a kmd 18th & 19th century heirlooms ot the future Feb. l9(Sat.) Staley is charged with aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. It 1 can also be punishable by no less than five years on probation He faces two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, for allegedly attacking the woman with a knife and u baseball bat. Those charges carry maximum sentences of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Staley is also charged with maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to the woman's automobile, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. He is also charged with bang a habitual offender A pre-trial is scheduled for Feb 24. • A 27-year-old Detroit woman stood mute to a charge she possessed cocaine in November. A not guilty plea was entered on Rhea M. Walker's behalf. Walker is charged with possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both A Feb. 24 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 27-year-old Plainwell man accused of breaking into a home on Gurd Road in October stood mute to a charge of getting another person to commit perjury in December. A not guilty plea was entered on Gary L. l^ake's behalf. Lake is charged with getting a witness to commit perjury by testifying during a preliminary exam in 56th District Court that Lake did not break into the home. The perjury charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison Lake also faces one count of breaking into a building with the intent to commit larceny, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise lhe maximum sentence on the break-in charge to life in prison. Lake stood mute to those charges in January and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. A prc-inal for both cases was set for Feb. 17. Crash injures two Saturday WOODLAND TWP — Two people were hurt in a car-van crash Saturday on M­ 43 northwest ot Rush Road. Michigan State Police at lhe Hastings post report. Vivian J. Rock. 56. of Byron Center, and Freda W. Hawkins. 70. ot Clarksville, were both taken to Pennock Hospital where Rock was treated and released. Hawkins was transferred to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where she is listed in serious condition Rock was a passenger in a delivery van driven by Elgan E. Rock. 76. which was westbound on M-43 at 12:40 p.m., troopers said. Hawkins' station wagon, which was eastbound on M-43. reportedly crossed the center line and hit the Rocks head on. Witnesses said it looked like Hawkins was trying to make a left turn onto Rush Road and drove into the Rock's path. Hawkins was ticketed lor driving left of the center line, troopers said. POLICE BEAT: Drug suspect recaptured in Kentucky HASTINGS — Michigan State Police at lhe Hastings post report a former Hastings man who fled lhe state in 1990 after being arrested on drug charges was recaptured Thursday. Feb. 3. Barney Van Adgate, 30. was found living in Lexington. Ky., operating a auto repair shop called "Honest John's Mechanic Shop." troopers said. The man had been using a ficticious name since fleeing the state. Lexington police reportedly arrested Adgate after Hastings troopers received a lip on his whereabouts. Adgate then was extradited back to Hastings and arrested by troopers. Adgate originally was arrested by troopers in 1990 when they discovered narcotics in his vehicle, troopers said. He was charged with possessing narcotics, but fled the state after being arraigned and posting bond in 56th District Court. Adgate is currently lodged in the Barry County Jail pending court hearings. Charge sought in domestic assault MAPLE GROVE TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they are seeking to charge a 30-year-old Delton man who is accused of assaulting his ex-girlfriend friday. The victim told deputies the man came to her home after 11 p.m. and they began to argue. The man pushed her in the face, knocking her to the floor, and later struck ha in the leg with his knee, she said. The matter has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Crash results in drunk driving charge YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A 28-year-old Middleville man involved in a car­ snowmobile collision Saturday at the intersection of Yankee Springs and Hart roads was arrested on a charge of drunk driving, second offense. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Deputies said Mark L Rybiski, of 11682 Chief Noonday Road, who was driving the snowmobile, had a .16 blood alcohol level when they tested him after the collision. A .10 is considered legally intoxicated. Rybiski was driving his snowmobile west on Hart Road, but did not stop for the stop sign at the intersection, deputies said. He reportedly continued into the intersection and was hit by a car driven by Winfield S. Matteson III, 41, of 12021 12 Mile Road. Shelbyville Local man held on break-in charges HASTINGS — A 26-year-old Hastings man was arrested last week on charges of breaking into the Thomapple Valley Credit Union last summer. Hastings City police report David A. Long was reportedly arraigned Thursday. Feb. 3. in 56th District Court on two counts of breaking and entering and a count of inducing minors to commit a felony. Long allegedly took an undisclosed amount of money from the credit union's night deposit box in June and August, officers said. He is scheduled for a Feb. 11 preliminary exam in district court. Crash injures three from Nashville CASTLETON TWP — Three Nashville residents were hurt in a crash Saturday on M­ 66 near Thomapple Lake Road. Michigan State Police from the Battle Creek post report. Troopers said Dennis Humphrey, 31. and Pamela Humphrey, 39, were driving south on M-66 at about 7 p.m when a northbound car. driven by Justin Slocum. 18. swerved into their lane and hit their van. All three were taken lo Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Slocum reportedly was ticketed for speeding. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-02-17.pdf 10115dc79e7a4d352ec516062f9e0708 PDF Text Text SW Barry sewer making progress HHS band students compete in festival TK beats DK on the court See Page 2 See Page 3 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 17. 1994 VOLUME 139, NO 50 PRICE 25’ Next hearing scheduled for March 28 News Briefs Lawrence testifies in motion for new trial ’Fiddler1 set for Feb. 24-26 Hasungi High School will prescnr "Fiddler on rhe Roof Thunday. Friday and Saturday. Feb. 24. 25 and 26. al Central Audaonum. Curtain lune lor all three perfor­ mances will be al 7 p.tn. Pam LaJoye and Sally Fullerton are directors for the production Joe LaJoye is rehearsal director and Cathy Newsud is choreographer Providing muocial support will be a pit orchestra, with James Oliver as pianist, and Patti Lajoyc's sister. Beth (Aumxkl Hah of St. Louis. Mo., will be featured violin soloist. Several high school staff and com­ munity members wilt join the produc­ tion. including Steve Youngs. Tim Newstcd. Jack Bender. John Meerut and Gene Greenfield Tickets. M M for students and senior cnuecs and 55 for aduhs. may be pur­ chased from cast and choir members at any school offices Travel filn. to ride the Nile "Egypt and the Nile*’ will be the next film Friday evening in the Hasting* Kiwanis ‘ World Travel Serie*.” The travelogue will be presented al the Hastings High School lecture hall al 7 p.m. Feb. 18. The usual fil site. Central Audnonum. a being used by Hastings High School for ns upcoming musical production of “Fiddler on the Roof.” Ted Bum liter, who has visited Hastings before, will be on hand to nar­ rate the travelogue, which will feature the ‘Two Faces of Egypt” — the an­ cient face with 6,000 years of history, and the modern face of the bustling city of Cairo. Tickets are available at the door or they may be purchased from any member of the Hastings Kiwanis Club. Donald Reid will entertain at ihe organ before the film is shown and during in­ termission. Les Raber also will play the violin. 'Walk for Warmth' will be Saturday The county-wide "Walk for Warmth” will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday. Feb. 19. at the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Walkers, who arc asked to arrive al 9:45 on the day of the fund-raiser, will have relatives, friends and supporters sign pledge sheets designating how much they will contribute. Some walkers will cover one mile, others may log up to three miles The annual walk is sponsored by the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan II is intended to raise money to help low-income people pay for heating costs in the winter. Community Church. 1330 N. Broadway. For more information on the walk, call 948-1260 or 945-4900 Hospice series to help teens Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week special series of programs focusing on teen-agers’ grief. The series, which is not limited to teens who are experiencing bereavement problems, will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 to 8 p.m. starting March 1 at the Hospice conference room on the second floor of the Phyicians Center next to Pennock Hospital They will continue March 8. 15. 22 and 29 There will be no charge for the ses­ sion*. but donations w ill be accepted to cover the costs of materials. Pre-registration is recommended For more information, call Rebecca Wilcox, bereavement coordinator, at 948-8452. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Stephen Lawrence, convicted of murdering his father in a 1992 arson at Gun Lake, testified in a Barry County Circuit Court hearing Wednesday that medication he took after the fire impaired his ability to have a fair trial. Lawrence said the anti-anxiety drugs he was taking, which included Xanax and Ativan, impaired bis memory, bis concentration and his comprehension of what was happening after the fire and during his trial. "1 was greatly affected." Lawrence said. "It screwed me up." Lawrence started taking Xanax right after the Feb. 20 arson to help him relax, be said. He said be took about three pills per day but did not feel the Xanax was helping tarn very much. Ik switched to the other drugs, which are stronger that Xanax, to get more relief. Wednesday's hearing was pan of a motion made by Ijiwrencc's attorney. David Dodge, who is contending that 1-awrence should be given a new trial. Testimony was also taken in hearings on Monday and Tuesday. Dodge's motion alleges that Lawrence was not competent to stand trial in 1992 because drugs he was taking at the time affected his memory «nd behavior and impaired bis ability to testify and prepare an effective defense. Lawrence was convicted in October 1992 of the murder of his father. Willard Lawrence. 72. a former president of Fclpauscb Food Centers, and the arson of Willard's Elmwood Beach home on Gun l-ake the morning of Feb. 20. 1992. He was sentenced in November oi that year to life in prison without parole An appeal of Ijwrcnce's conviction has been filed in the Michigan Court of Appeals. I -awrencc testified Monday that he did not notice how much the drugs were affecting him until he went to prison after his sentencing. He continued taking the medicine until Nov. 25. 1992. when he was placed in quarantine al the prison for several Slephen Lawrence (right) testified Monday and Wednesday during a hearing to determine d he win gel a new trial. The hearing will resume in March (Photo by Shelly Sulser) days and his supply of medicines were slopped. For three days, he experienced withdrawal iynn>torjMndrw&s severely sick, he said. "I truly thought I was gonna die," he said. Lawrence said that as he began to recover, he realized the drugs had been affecting him after all. "I had no idea what ibis medicine was doing to me." be said. He said the trial was like a blur to him. almost like it did not happen. When he looked at transcripts of the trial. I^wtcdcc was surprised by testimony be did not object to during the trial, he said. He said he also began to recall things that happened that he did not bring up at his trial, l^awrcncc said he also did not remember some witnesses even testifying, though he was present for the whole trial. Lawrence said that during the trial be was not able to remember details of the events Ionia County wants Barry County's "special waste" by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Barry County residents have been hearing a lot about solid waste lately, and there is more news with a different twist on the horizon. This time a landfill in Ionia County is asking for permission for Barry County to send some of its waste to its facility in Ionia. Pitsch Companies, owners of a demolition business and a landfill in Ionia County has asked for an amendment to its county's solid waste plan to allow the importing of only "special waste" from 23 counties in West Central Michigan to its landfill in Ionia. "Special wastes include only those type of wastes which are not residential, commercial or industrial waste and include consuuction/dcmolition debris, foundry sand, sludge, contaminated soils, street sweepings, fly ash. bottom ash. slag, industrial waste and others.” said Daniel Blandford, attorney for Pitsch Companies. The vast majority of waste will be construction debns. and most of the rest will be contaminated soils. Blandford said. "We didn't want to expand to all types of waste (in the additional 23 counties)." he explained. What happened is that when a Pitsch company demolishes buildings m another county that does not have an agreement with Ionia County, the company can t bring their debns into their own landfill. Blandford said Blandford stressed that "special" is just Pitsch's definition of the waste because there is no such designation m Act 641 that governs all solid waste in the State of Michigan The landfill in Ionia now has a service area of eight counues that can send non-hazardous waste, including the special waste named m the proposal The question of expanding the acceptance of special waste from the other counties in West Central Michigan into Ionia County is now m the 90-day public comment stage before going before the Ionia County Board of Commissioners for its vote. Blandford aided. Just as in Barry County, the amendment is voted on by all of the governmental units in Ionia County, and must pass by two-thirds of the boards, or the amendment fails. They arc now asking Barry County to amend its solid waste plan to allow Barry County firms to send the "special" waste to Ionia County and the Pitsch landfill There are three types of landfills allowed in the state by law. he said. Type I landfills can accept hazardous materials. Type II accepts non-hazardous solid waste, and Type III handles only construction and demolition debns. Blandford said. Volume in the Type III landfill is usually small, but the financial requirements to meet environmental safeguards are the same as any other landfill, he said. Blandford has sent a letter to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, asking for the matter to be given to the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee for examination In Barry, that committee is already studying an amendment to the county's solid waste plan that proposes that Hastings Sanitary Service be turned into a regional landfill Since the Solid Waste Committee is already working on an amendment for Barry County, the other request will "hopefully dovetail quite nicely, he said When asked. Blandford said he could sec no reason for opposition to sending "special waste" to Ionia County, expect possibly a landfill operation that would be competing for the business If the amendment is approved, and the waste comes into its landfill, it allows them to be more competitive, be said Blandford said since he had no response from a tetter to the Barry County Board of Commissioners, he would call and ask to be put on the agenda for its Feb 22 meeting surrounding the fires and had to memorize facts about them io be able to testify. He said he would have been able to testify with little preparation if he had not been taking the drugs. Barry County Prosecutor Date Crowley said Lawrence did not report his withdrawal symptoms to a pnson doctor when he was examined after his quarantine Lawrence said he du! tell his guards abut the withdrawal when it happened but did not tell the doctor because other inmates wamed him not to. He said he was told by the inmates that he could be moved to a psychiatric ward if he did complain. Crowley also pointed out that Lawrence talked with his attorney, his wife. Candy, and others white taking the medication and seemed to function all ngbt. Lawrence said he did not stumble, have slurred speech or other noticeable symptoms of drug effects while taking the medication. He said be did not notice the drugs had been having an effect until he stopped taking them in quarantine See LAWRENCE, continued page 2 Hastings Council OKs Country Inn proposal J-Ad Graphics News Service Whether Hastings will get a new Country Inn downtown to replace the old hotel now r. up to the developers of the project The Hastings Citv Council Monday night accepted the recommendation of the Downtown Development Authority to accept the $2.2 million plans of Dick DenUyl and Jucrgcn Nitzschc to build a 50-room inn with an indoor pool, meeting room and banquet facilities. "We asked the council to approve the con ccpl of what the DDA wanted to do." said DDA Chairman Larry Kornstadi The vote was 7-1. with Council woman Maureen Ketchum casting the dissenting vote The Country Inn proposal was one of two presented to the DDA last fall The other, by Jeff Beebe of Nashville, was to renovate the aging structure into a combination restaurant, office and apartment complex Council made it clear that if the Country Inn proposal doesn’t come together. Beebe will he given 60 days afterward to try to make his plan work Kornstadi said he has not heard yeat from Nitzschc and DenUyl on whether or not the developers will be able to purchase adjacent properties, a small office and the Cinema Theater, to make way for the project and create more parking space Parking may be one of the biggest hassles, as the two men said they will need many more spaces than now available They said they may need as many as 100 spaces DenUyl. who runs a Country Inn in Holland, and Nitzschc. a Hastings area businessman, have until the end of this month to let the city know if they’ll be able to proceed In another nutter at the City Council meeting last Monday evening, it was reported that the Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 7 45 p m Monday. March 7. to look at proposed changes in plans tor an officc-apartmcnt-mobilc home park complex on South Hanover Street Bill Hcfferson has taken over the ambitious project from Truman Dollar and Alpha Pro­ perties and he has some changes in mind In other business, the council — Authorized spending $2,800. to be repaid by the DDA. for final designs on the DDA Streetscape project for side streets and the West State Street corridor — Tabled discussion of the possibility of moving City Hall offices and the location of the police department until a city manager is in place under rules of the new charter — Received an update on the city s most recent battles with Amencablc International Stephanie Fckkcs. with the legal firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee A Fisher, said she has forwarded to the Michigan Attorney General's Office a copy of a service contract in a letter Amcncabte has sent to Hastings customers The letter says Amencablc has ar­ ranged to pay for nine services if customers pay a S2 charge Those who do not sign up receive follow-up letters nurked "second notice" and "third mrticc See COUNTRY INN, continued page 2 Teenager hurt in rollover crash RUTLAND TWP — A 17-year-oW Hastings girt was hurt Tuesday in a rollover crash on West State Road west of Hammond Road. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Jennifer L Hubbell, of 2717 Chippewa Trail, was driving east on State Road at 7 45 a m when she lost control of her car and hit a telephone pole and support cable, troopers said Hubbell's car reportedly rolled onto its roof and hit a fence post Hubbell was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was admitted She was released Wednesday Hubbell's passenger. Steve Ramsey. 16. of 2804 Chippewa Trail. Hastings, was not reported injured �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17. 1994 Southwest Barry County sewer construction ahead of schedule by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If all continues to go well, the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System could be operating by the middle of summer. Barry County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer told the County Board of Commissioners last week Construction is ahead of schedule, he said during his annual repon. "The (wastewater treatment) plant is all built and wailing for sewage." The initial hookups were scheduled for the fall of 1994 The system will have more than 1.400 customer sewer connections serving developed portions of Crooked I.akc. Fine Lake. Pine l-akc. Wall I-ake and portions of Delton. The project was financed with a $12 million bond sale. On another topic. Shaffer said, the Burroughs Drain reconstruction project, completed in July in Dowling, has received "some good reports " Because the major part of the drain affected M-37. the Michigan Department of Transportation paid for 90 percent of the $47,000 project, he said "So that saved the county a few thousand dollars. The county generally pays 15 percent of any project, so instead of paying 15 percent, you paid about ! percent, so that helps out the county budget a little bit." Shaffer said. An update on the status of several lawsuits also was part of his report to the board. News Briefs National Bank wins *5 Star1 rating National Bank of Hastings has receiv­ ed its 17th consecutive quarter "Five Star" rating, according to President and Chief Executive Officer Larry Kornstadi Kornstadi said tha’ to cam this rating a bank s tangible capital must exceed nine percent, with assets manageable and soundly invested The ’Five Star" rating is given by Bauer Financial Reports Inc of Coral Gabies. Fla., and is based entirely on analysis of financial conclusion Health Dept, to offer mammograms The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will offer free or low cost mammograms, in an effort to reach those al highest risk of getting breast cancer, women over 40 Cost of the program is based on in­ come and the number of people living in the household For more information, call the 945-9516 'Dinner Out* will be Feb. 24 The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have its rescheduled "Dinner Out" at 6:30 p.m Thursday. Feb 24. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings The event originally was scheduled for late January but had to be called off because of bad weather Charlotte Babcock-Mohler, a certified social worker and licensed professional councelor who will open a family counseling office in Hastings soon, will talk about "Sex. Drugs and Rock n Roll Babcock-Mohler is a grant writer and program developer at the National Coun­ cil on Alcohol and Drug Dependence in Lansing and is a therapist at the Jellema House in Grand Rapids The material in her speech is intended for adults only and contains some graphic remarks Reservations should be made by Tues day. Feb 22. b\ calling the chamber of­ fice at 945 2454 Public hearing* to look at PUD The Hastings Planning Commission will have a public hearing at 7 45 p ni in City Hall Council Chambers, to consider major changes to the Hanover Village planned unit development (PUD) by new owner Bill Hetferson Heffervon has taken over running the development project from Truman Dollar and Alpha Properties, which has had plans to build a mobile home park and apartment complexes One office building, which houses several agencies, already is in place Hefferson apparently will propose some changes m the development The PCD is located on 80 3 acres het ween South Hanover and Starr School Road, north ot the south city limits line Barry County s lawsuit against the Intercounty Drain Board on the Collier-Mud Creek Drain has been appealed after County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster ruled the petition by Sunfield Township was invalid." Shaffer said Shuster ruled that it must be a petition by the people "At this point we re in Appeals Court and that could lake a couple of years, according to people that know about appeals.” he said. "We still have a lot of anticipation that we re going to win that case. Again, that would save us many thousands of dollars." There have been a string of clashes over the Collier-Mud Creek proposed drain project The $965,000 drain improvement originally was requested by Lai on County's Sunfield Township Supervisor Jack Smith to alleviate apparent farmland flooding in that area. The project was approved by a 2-1 Drain Board vote in January 1991. As Barry County's Drain Commissioner. Shaffer opposed the plan while Eaton and Ionia counties' drain commissioners supported cleaning, widening and deepening the three-county open drain and ns branch "The lawsuit against Barry County and Barry County Drain Commissioner concerning the lake level at Pine Lake received a favorable ruling by Judge Shuster," Shaffer said. The level had risen three feel higher than the established level and some of the lake residents had w anted to drain the lake Blood drive set for this Friday The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a bltxxl hank from I to 7 p.m Friday at the Lcason Sharpe Hall. First Presbyterian Church. Hastings The goal for the drive will be 100 pints Red Cross officials say the need for blood is particularly critical across the United States They say supplies in January dipped to levels not experienced since World War II Karen Despres, director of the local Red Cross, said last month that supplies of blood for the 34-county region serving Barry County were down by 5.000 pints from the same period in 1993 ( Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably gixxi health and has not given blixxl for 56 days before Feb 18 is eligi­ ble to donate Another blood drive is planned for I to 7 pm Monda*. Feb 28. at the Gun Lake Community Church. Sexual diseases topic of meeting A special informational presentation on sexually transmitted diseases will be held at 7 p m Monday. Feb 28. at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium The educational session, sponsored by the school district 's Reproductive Health Advisory Council, will be for parents of students grades K through 12 Because of the explicit nature of the slide presen­ tation. student» may not attend unless ac­ companied by a parent Included in the subject matter will be AIDS and HIV. but the Advisory Coun­ cil notes that there are some 30 sexually transmitted diseases in existence today Two Delton parents. Dianne Eddy and Thcresc Hoyle, will be speakers at the meeting Eddy is a medical technologist who has worked at several hospitals and medical laboratories Hoyle is a certified American Red Cross HIV AIDS instruc­ tor trainer She is an HIV AIDS educator at the Grand Rapids AIDS Resource Center Shuster agreed with Shaffer that the lake was not supposed to be drained and that the lake's court established level was set to bring the water up when it was low, "It (Shuster s ruling) was then appealed on the grounds that Judge Shuster should disqualify himself because of his (alleged) involvement with setting the lake level 28 years ago. "A hearing on the disqualifying motion was held tn Eaton County and Judge Eveland ruled there was not enough evidence to show Judge Shuster had any involvement at that time." Shaffer said. In addition to Pine Lake, eight other lakes in the county have established lake levels The others arc Lower Crystal and Upper Crystal, both in Orangeville. Fine Lake in Johnstown Township. Gun Lake in Yankee Springs and Orangeville townships. Jordan I-C in Woodland and Odessa townships. Podunk Lake in Rutland Township. Upper Crooked Lake in Prairieville and Barry townships and Wall Lake in Hope Township. In his report. Shaffer also noted that there are 170 drains in the county and each has a separate bank account COUNTRY INN Continued from page 1 "Thai gives the appearance that someone is obligated to sign the agreement." Fekkes said In another matter. Fekkes will send Amencablc a letter charging that the company is net abiding by its franchise agreement by sending the city a check for fees without at­ taching a venfied statement of revenue The letter will give Amencablc 30 days to rectify ihc problem If it doesn't, "then we'll have to look al what remedies we have available." she said — Learned that Slate Rep Bob Bender will be at the March 14 council meeting to talk about the school financing situation, one day before the special election takes place — Agreed to have Mayor Exchange Day with Petoskey in Hastings on May 12 and 13 and in Petoskey on May 16 and 17 — Directed City Attorney James Fisher to draw up the legal documents for the first reading of two rczoning requests, both of which have been recommended by the Plann ing Commission The requests arc from Walker and Fluke, to rezone property on Apple Street from residen Hal (R-S) to office and apartments (A-1), and from the Wren Funeral Home, to rczonc pro­ perty at Broadway and Woodlawn from resi<£ntial to A-I uMEcomrmxlatc a boarding house not to exceed *lwo units — Referred to the Property Committee a request from Texas Timm to buy a 100 by 200-foot railroad right of way near Airport Road The parcel in question is adjacent to property Timm purchased from the city some time ago — Agreed to pay E.W. Bliss 51.011 10 for title insurance, transfer tax. recording releases and recording casement in connection with the city's purchase of old the old can plant to use for the incubator building Though Bliss originally agreed to pay for those costs, the Michigan Department of Commerce ordered the city to absorb those costs What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. It's a matter of life and breath* AMERICAN ± LUNG ASSOCIATION’ 'Back room Gang* to play Sunday The "Back Rixim Gang" of Traverse City will pul together a jazz concert at the Middle Villa Inn at 3 p m Sunday The Back Room Gang has made regular stand at Dill's Old Towne Bistro and has been around since the late 1960s The group also has played at musical events at Schuss Mountain, the Bix Beiderbecke Festival in Davenport. Iowa, and the Sacramento Jubilee, besides the Old Towne Fest in Traverse City The concert, sponsored by the West Michigan Vintage Jazz Club, is open to the public at SI5 per person. $12 for each jazz club member Maple Valley sets 'Anything Goes* Maple Valley High School drama students will perform the Cole Porter musical Anything G*xrs" for its annual production Thursday Friday and Satur­ day . March 24 26 Director is Norma Jean Acker, music director is Carol Kersten, technical director is Hill Reynolds and choreographer is Vickie Diebold The cast will include 34 players Tickets will be S3 for adults and S2 for children 12 and under Lots and Jerry Page give blood at a recent Barry County Red Cross drive. Women's club to sponsor blood drive at Gun Lake The General Federation of Women's Clubs — Gun l-akc — will sponsor a Barry County Red Cross blood drive from I to 7 p.m. at the Gun I jkc Community Church. The goal will be 60 pints A spokeswoman for the club said "If you are one of the many people who in the past have felt lorn between the Gun I^kc and Middleville drives, the turmoil has ended. It will have been at least 56 days since the most recent drive in Middleville Jan. 3 and it will be at least 56 days until the next community blood drive in Middleville. "In oilier words, you can donate at both locations from now on because we arc coordinating them." The women's group is urging regular donors to bring a friend. LAWRENCE Those who donate will receive an "I Gave" sticker, which can be used to get a free piece of pie at the Country Basket Restaurant, a free piece of carrot cake at Amber Inn (formerly Yo Mama's) or a free candy bar at Wcick's Food Town "As you may hav? noticed in the Feb. 15 Reminder, the program in Barry County is doing very well, but those of us here at Gun Lake would Hoke to make the totals even better." the spokeswoman added, "and please keep in mind that while the program in Barry County has been very successful, the national shortages need our help." The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is a member agency of the Barry County United Way. Continued from page 1 Daniel Rosen, a clinical psychologist who used to work for the Department of Corrections, testified Tuesday that the drugs Lawrence was taking could have affected his behavior and his ability to deal with events Rosen said the drugs can alter people's behavior, slowing their reaction time, giving them a more even mood and impairing their ability to interact with others. He said the person taking the drugs could go through a personality change caused by the drugs and not even notice. The person could also think the medications are having no effect at all. he said. Rosen said he gave Lawrence a personality test on two occasions, one in March 1992 before his arrest while he was taking the medication, and the other in July 1993 when Lawrence was in prison after he slopped talking the medication. One the first test. I-awrencc was detached emotionally and was not specific or concrete in his responses, making only blanket statements. He said Lawrence minimized negative things and was only moderately anxious even though he knew he was a suspect in his father's murder. On the later test. Rosen said he saw a "significant" difference in Lawrences behavior He said Lawrence was more realistic, more animated and able to talk about details more He said the difference could have been caused by the drugs he was taking. Rosen said Lawrence's withdrawal symptoms in quarantine are consistent with NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 7,1994 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hall. Council Chambers. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan, to consider major changes to the Hanover Village PUD by new owner BUI Hefterson. Said PUD (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) is located on 80.3 acres lying between Hanover and Starr School Road and North of the South City Limit line. It Is legally described as: The South 20 Acres of the SV; of NE'A, Section 20-3-8, City of Hastings, Barry County, except the East 40 rods thereof. Also Lot 13 of Supervisor Glasgow s Addition to the City of Hastings. Written comments will be received on the above request at City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Minutes of the meeting will be available for public inspection at the office of the City Clerk. City Hall. Hastings. Michigan those experienced by other patients who stopped taking those drugs. He said he saw a tape of Lawrence testifying and observed he was not very emotional, which made him seem insincere. Rosen said this is consistent with the drugs' effects. Rosen said he did n<x think Lawrence was lying during his testimony, but was simply under the influence of the dregs. No decision on Dodge's motion was reached Wednesday. The hearing on the motion is scheduled to continue March 28. Testimony about Lawrence's use of Xanax and other dregs first came to light during the trial last year of Stephen's wife. Candy. Candy was accused of helping her husband try to avoid arrest and prosecution for the ar­ son and murder. Candy's attorney. Terry Nolan, contended in her trial that Stephen had taken Xanax, and later Ativan, after the death of his father to help him relax. Nolan argued that the drugs affected Stephen's behavior, causing him to have mood swings and to act strangely. Candy wa* acquitted in November of the charges against her after a three-month jury trial. Candy's acquittal docs not directly influence Stephen's conviction, though. Crowley filed a response to Dodge's motion in the Barry County Clerk's office. In the response. Crowley asks (he court to deny Dodge's motion, arguing that Stephen never showed any signs that he did not understand the nature of the charges against him. Stephen also did not show he was unable to assist in (he presentation of his defense. Crowley says. He contends Stephen showed no signs of having a confused state of mind or a lack of memory, and Dodge, who was constantly in contact with Stephen, never indicated that such problems existed The prosecutor also maintains that the most common reactions to the Ativan and Xanax are dizziness, sedation and weakness — not memory loss or disorientation, which the uefense claims Stephen suffered. When you need to say "Welcome", to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations" to a family member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to This notice is given pursuant to Section 3 299(e) and 3 297(g) of the Hastings Zoning Ordinance The Hastings The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the City Clerk of the City of Hastings. 102 S Broad way or call 616-945-2468 Sharon Vlckery BANNER City Clerk Call 945-9554 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17. 1994 — Page 3 Carl Schoessel appointed to Hastings S & L Board Carl Schoessel. superintendent of the Hastings Area School System, was appointed to serve on the Hastings Savings and l-oan Board of Directors at ihc association's annual meeting Jan. 18 As a director. Schocssel's primary function will be to help set policy for the institution, said Chairman of the Board James Toburcn. "He will be an integral pan of the board, and will have extremely good input for the planning of the future of Hastings Savings and Ixian," Toburcn said. "Given his current postilion as superintendent of Hastings Schools, he’s involved in that every day." he added. "Carl is well known in the community, and will be a good spokesman for our interests. Toburcn said "Were looking forward to working with him" He said Schocssel's background will be invaluable in planning for the future Schoessel has been superintendent at Hastings since 1983. Prior to that, he worked in the Grosse Pointe Schools from 1965 to 1983. with the last position in that district assistant to the superintendent for community services In Hastings, Schoessel serves on the board of directors of the Barry Area United Way and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, and is a past president and current member of the Hastings Exchange Club. He is also a member and past president of the Hastings Rotary Club Schoessel earned the nght to be listed this year in “Who's Who in American Education." Active in community affairs, he is also a member of the Barry County Child Abuse Council, the Barry County Historical Society and the Thomapplc Ans Council He and his wife. Loretta, arc the parents of three; Tim, Scott and Susan. "I'm interested in the community, and I hope to help Hastings Savings and txian continue in their tradition of service to the community. I'm honored that they asked me," Schoessel said. Schoessel was selected as an additional board member in anticipation of the retirement of Patrick Hodges in 1995. Hodges has served on the board since 1975 Landfill expansion proposal again dominates Hastings Twp. meeting by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The main lopic again al the Hastings Charter Township Board meeting Monday was the proposed expansion of Hastings Sanitary Service into a regional facility. The move would allow the importing of solid waste from another 12 counties in addition to Barry County. Several people spoke to board members, urging them to not to vote for the proposal when and if it reaches them The proposal is now the subject of study by the Barry County Solid Waste Hanning Committee, which will send it to the Barry County Board of Commissioners with its recommendation If the commissioners approve the amendment to the solid waste plan to allow the expansion, it goes to each unit of government in the county for a vote If iwo-thirds of the units, or 14. vote for the idea it can be implemented. If they turn it down, the idea stalls Under the name "Residents United for Healthy Barry Ecosystems" (RUHBE) the people presented the board with two sheets of "Rachel s Hazardous Waste News." a site map showing identified Act 307 sites per county inMichigan, dated 1988. and testimony from David W Miller to a subcommittee on Natural Resources. Agriculture Research and Environment, in November 1982 They also gave them drawings showing various aquifers that are located under the landfill Asking the board to study lhe material, people opposed to the expansion asked the board to ignore any financial gain the township might make for an expansion They asserted that the benefits of 10 cents royalty for each yard of outside waste was small, and the nsk to the ecology of the area was too great. A neighbor of the landfill said she could not imagine the proposal passing with the amount of public opinion that has been expressed against it. Supervisor Richard Thomas, who is also a member of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, agreed that public comment is running "about 10 to one" against. Separate people voiced concerns that eventually the liner system containing leachate, or rain water or moisture that mixes with waste, would leak and affect the lakes and streams in the area One cnuc made the point that coutitie* in the area with no landfill : appreciably more than Barry County residents do now Another said USS was making no attempt to recycle, but would rather dump refuse Offensive smells also were mentioned as a negative "We have the power wi hin this county not only to write, but to maintain a solid waste plan," said Tara Waluorff She asked the board to "keep the power in the county." Solid waste and the monitoring of dumping was also brought up in comments from Barry County Commissiixier Gordon Fuhr. He said he and another Commissioner. Robert Wenger, had attended a meeting with Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) officials in I .arsing that day See LANDFILL, continued page 14 Toburcn joined Hastings Savings and Loan as a director in 1982. and was elected chairman in 1992. He succeeded Ray Wieland, who served from 1967 to 1992. Carl Schoessel Hastings music students do very well at Solo and Ensemble Festival Musician* from the Hastings Music Department participated in Solo and Ensemble Festival on Feb. 5 and 12 at Rockford. On a scale of one to five, wim one being the highest. Hastings students performed very well receiving all first and second division ratings The students arc under the direction of Joan Bosaerd-Schroeder, Patti LaJoye and Joseph LaJoye. High school band students participated in a total of 30 events and received 18 first divisions and 12 second divisions. The Hastings Middle School Band students took pari in a total of 40 events. Thirty events received first division ratings and 10 received second division ratings. The Hastings High School Choir students participated in Solo and Ensemble contests on Feb 11 at Grand Valley Stale University Seven students earned a first division rating for an excellent performance and one earned a second division rating. Students from Hastings Middle School Band who received a second division rating for a good performance are (front row. left to right) Seth Bender. Enn Englehart. Doug Sarver. Marc Haywood, Leslie Ockerman. (second row) Michael Nystrom, Becky Merriman. Sindi Felski, Jim Birman and Becky Can. Other students who performed at the Solo and Ensemble Festival, but are not in a photograph are Sarah LaJoye. Ken Rose. Seth Doe. Simon Hill. Rachel Dreyer. Chris Olmstead and John DeWitt High School Choir member Sherri Kenfield (front row. left to right) earned a second division rating; Dana Ferris. Jenny Van Aman, (second row) Matt Christy. Kate Barch. Angie Sarver and Christy LaJoye all earned first division ratings Sarah Mephani, missing from photo, also earned a first division rating. High School students wno received second division ratings representing a good performance are (front row. left Io nght) Elena Meten. Amy Merritt. Nelson Braendle. Mark Kaiser, Matt Styf, Kevin Piper, Jordan Foreman, Malanee Tossave. (second row) Christa Wetzel. Erica Tracy. Katie Leary. Sarah McKelvey. Tracy Reynolds. Lisa Reynolds. Katy Larkin and Courtney Girrbach. Hasting Middle School Band students who received a first division rating for an excellent performance are (front row. left to right) Becky Clough, Melissa Lancaster, Amanda Miller, Charrisa Shaw. Katy Strouse, Casey Anderson. Allison Morgan. Ben James, (second row) Ryan Rude. Megan Baker. Beau Mason. Zac Woodley. Jon Styf. Tennile Walter. David Koutz, (third row) Sarah Bellgraph, Andi Pond. Laura Thomas, Alleshia Miller, Monica Berry and Ben Applebey Hastings High School Band students who received first division ratings representing an excellent performance are (front row. left to right) Tony Norris. Dan James. Kelly Bellgraph. Michelle McCausey. Rob Redburn. Matt Christy. Amy Witzel. Shasta Homing, (second row) George Romph. Kelly Piper. Tracy Moore. Tracy Reynolds. Jennifer Van Amen. Ryan Leslie. Christin Ossenheimer. Carrie Bowman. Josh Hill. Erin Homing, (third row) Matt Birman. Amy Merritt. Sharyn Kauffman. Lisa Reynolds. Melissa Hammond. Katie Leary. Jordan Foreman, Angie Sarver. Christy LaJoye. Dee Dee Bolo and Darcie Boto �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17. 1994 Letters Solid waste plan amendment must follow procedures To The Editor: Recycle ‘trash’ in government To The Editor: I've tried to get on with my hfe and walk away from the animal shelter issue gracefully I nfortunatch terrain Barry County Com­ missioners keep dragging me back in How much "Mutch" and how much "Moore can we afford to take*’ I watched commissioners try to convince the public that they spent more than $52,000 to resolve pro­ blems at the shelter They spent the money trying to justify the biggest political mistakes Did they really believe that the slanderous lies in their steamy report would destroy my character ’ Thai wasn't a character assassina­ tion it was political suicide Will any slander suits be filed because of this report ’ I'm in no hurry Why would I want to pay tor an attorney when these idiots on the board arc doing all the leg work for me* I wasn t their problem originally, but I may wind up as their worst nightmare Taking the lives of unwanted animals was the hardest job I've ever had to face, but I didn't run from it. unlike those handling this scandal, who have run from their respon­ sibilities. thus allowing the issue to snowball at taxpayers's expense Commissioners Ethel Bozr and Orvir. Moore seemed baffled or surprised by the shelter report Yet they knew a year ago and they know now what the problem is. The Open Meetings Act has left them unable to scheme in their usual fashion, so now they spend time trying to figure out how to hold a legal meeting Commissioner Bozc wants people to believe I wxsn my lawsuit on a technicality She claims it was a small error, that they didn't follow the animal control ordinance. No. I was shot in the back and they in­ vestigated later This investigation was a pathetic attempt to cover up the truth Do commissioners think taxpayers enjoy spending their hard earned money just so a few commissioners can save face ’ Would they have spent their own money so freely ’ Just about a year ago I had a taped meeting with Moore. Bozc and Bob Wenger to discuss a letter Pam Roncbctu's attorney had written. Pam was about to come back to work after lengthy disability leave The letter, which discussed her alleged stress and ulcer, was taken as a threat, not only to myself, but also, as Bozc said, diability could bleed the county dry I didn't cause her stress. nor her ulcer I didn't care if she soaked the county for disability for lhe rest of her lite I'm not a politician And "Mutch " like my personnel Tile, the tape of this meeting disappeared and they deny the meeting ever look place Why then did they collect pay for this meeting' Why was this and so many <xher issues left out of the Mutch report"’ Why didn't they ad mil that some of the letters in the report were stolen from my home and purse ’ Why was the only tape have so much vital information missing*1 They blamed me for the animal shelter pro blems. that I haven't forgotten No investiga­ tion. no hearing, cut and dried. I was the problem But why didn't they (commissioners) just walk away*1 Why investigate after they fired me9 Why did they open open themselves up to lawsuits that could cost them 10 times what they've already spent'1 I wasn't their problem or "threat " But by firing me. they thought they could pacify their threat It didn't, so they're looking for others to blame, like John Gates and Mark Doster Commissioners were informed of the pro­ blems. but chose to slay as far away from the shelter as possible "'The Dog Catcher Is i She Devil" report makes for a steamy tabloid, but isn't it just a bit " Mutch" for a $52,000 investigation*’ The facts aren't nearly as colorful, but the truth must come out It's become so ridiculous that even commis­ sioners call the report "trash " It's almost a subliminal message, a smokescreen for Barry County's real trash problem at the landfill " Sheltergate' will keep us on the edge of our seats, it's been very entertaining, but what importance will it have on our lives? We've been preoccupied and entertained, while com­ missioners have their folly We have some dedicated new commis­ sioners. like Mark Doster. Sandy James and Lew Newman, and if given the chance, their honesty and insight could benefit our com­ munities It's too bad they've been over­ powered by Orvin Moore. Ethel Bozc and Bob Wenger Should we recycle the trash in our govern­ ment in the elections later this year? Julie Mitchell Nashville Chamber makes ‘friends’ of ‘strangers' To The Editor: Oddly enough, two couples from California sent for a Hastings. "One of the Best Small Towns in USA " sweatshirt from the Chamber of Commerce at the same time. Dixie Stadel Manshum. upon receiving the second order commented how strange it was that she had just sent two out there Albert and Janice (Kelley I Alanay were the first reci­ pients. Jeff arid Susan Butcher, the second. After talking with Susan. Dixie thought it would be nice if the two couples from Califor­ nia would somehow gel in touch with each other There were many similarities that were present — Janice is originally from Hastings She and her husband. Albert (a native Califor­ nian! plan to move back to the area upon retirement Jeff and Susan (both native Californians) plan to move back as soon as their condo sells Dixie was obviously very cautious and. after finding out much information, agreed to give Susan and the Atanays' address in California Susan was astonished to learn that the Atanays only lived "over the hill" in the Los Angeles area from where they lived (a distance of less than 10 miles) She dropped them a card and Janice quickly responded with a phone call The two couples have since met each other at dinner, both bringing pictures and maps of where they plan to settle in the Hastings area. Once again, the couples note that they will on­ ly live about 10 minutes from each other the Atanays in the Delton Cloverdale area and the Batchers just outside of Hastings As we go to print. Janice and Albert have sold their home and are in the moving pro­ cess Jeff and Susan anxiously await the sale Hast'ngsBaNNER of theirs, so they can once again join their newly found fnends. this time in Michigan, thanks to Dixie. Regards from. Albert &. Janice Atanay 1370 E Puente St. Covina. CA 91724-3212 Jeff &. Susan Butcher 15255 f3 Leffingwcll Road Whittier. CA 90604 Witte Apparently there is considerable contusion about the process when amending .1 county s solid waste management plan In an effort to clarify the process I otter the following The proposed amendment under considera tion in Harry County does not propose any in crease in the size, shape, or height of the land fill that is permitted or recognized by the pre sent Harrs County solid waste management plan This plan when adopted in September 1990. anticipated the need tor the landfill to grow m size al a future point As such, the plan recognized an IK-acr addition to the 30 acres that was and is under permit from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources This authorized expansion area cannot, however, he developed until such tune as ap­ propriate approvals are granted by Michigan Department ot Natural Resources The proposed amendment speaks solely to authorization to increase the volume and source of the waste allowed to be disposed of at the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill This amendment must pass through a myriad of steps before the solid waste management plan can be amended These steps include (1) Review and comment by an appointed Solid Waste Planning Committee This com­ mittee's membership is diverse and represents varying interests on management of solid waste, the membership categories prescribed by Act 641. Section 26 The committee's purposc is to "authorize " the amendment language for release to the public review pro­ cess As the review and comments ay the planning committee may identity certain, ob­ vious deficiencies with the amendment language, efforts may be undertaken to cause the language to be revised prior to release for the public review period This is precisely what is taking place at the planning commitee meetings, which arc open to the public (2) After review and comments by the plan ning committee, it will be authorized for release to the public review process Such authorization is not a reflection on the merits of the amendment itself, but only to provide for its release to the formal public review and hearing process <3> Following the planning committee's release of the amendment, it is sent to the Board of Commissioners who in turn make it available for a 90-day public review and com­ ment period Specifically, the proposed amendment language is provided to the Department of Natural Resources, all municipalities within the county, to adjoining counties that may be affected by the language, and all other interested parties This 90-day period is the time for all interested parties to make their feelings known about amendment language (4) Within the 90-day public review comment period, the County Board will hold a public hearing to take additional input on the proposed amendment (5) The Board of Commissioners shall cause the amendment to be revised, if necessary , in rcsponsiTO public hearing com­ s 17> || the board votes disapproval amending the plan lhe amendment is returned to the planning committee, together with the Board's reasons lor disapproval to allow the committee an opportunity to rcsol-e su<h (Hl The planning committee attempts to revolve the reasons tor disapproval or allows the language to stand and then returns the amendment to the board lor a second vote (9) If (he second board vote on the amend mem again disapproves the proposal, the amendment fails, and no further action is taken (10) If lhe board approves die amendment either the first or second time it is hetore them, then the amendment is sent to the governing body of each local municipality in lhe county It 67 percent of these local municipalities approve the amendment, it » lhen sent tn Michigan Department of Natural RcMHirccv It approved by the director of Michigan Department of Natural Resources the plan is amended It. however, levs than 67 percent ol the local municipalities fail to ap­ prove (he amendment, the plan is not amended and no changes arc made I hope this serves to shed at leas' some light <>n the process and juvi where the amendment is in this convoluted syMcm If nothing else, perhaps the public will recognize the signifi­ cant opportunities they have to offer com­ ments. both written and oral, about this or anv future plan revision Written comments would be the best Harry Adrounie. chairman Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee Fees for regional landfill too low To The Editor: I've been following the Banner's reporting of the regional landfi'l discussions and letters with great interest because I was raised in Hastings and our family held land near the landfill site until we sold it. somewhat reluc­ tantly. to Ken Ned a few years ago It had been our last tie to Hastings for my brothers Don. Loran and Lee and myself, ocher than our fond memories and my cor­ respondence with Hazel Hildebrandt I think that township residents will be short­ changed if you do accept trash from others at a fee of just 20 cents per cubic yard from Hastings Sanitary Services A cubic yard of wood would weigh about 1000 lbs . so if we assume that trash weight averages that of wood, the county gets about 40 cents per ton Trash disposal costs in the East Coast arc much higher but may he an example of what the services should eventually be worth For example, in addition to our regular township real estate taxes, we pay $190/year for up to five cans (50 lbs max each) per week, or about $30 per ton If we drop additional per sonal trash off ourselves, the fee is 3 cents per lb or $60 per ton. and only residents arc allowed to use the township refuse system. We pay more than 100 times what is proposed for your fee' Of course, a large part of the dif­ ference is for the expense of operations, taxes, etc . bet nonetheless. 1 believe this in­ formation does provide at least the range of cost others cope with for trash disposal. A royalty of 40 cents per ton seems too low for the right of disposal provided to Hastings Sanitary Service and the wear and tear on local roads and public Perhaps I've missed something dunng the debate but H would seem to me that the county royalty should be higher and the non-county trash disposed of at the landfill, if permitted at all. should cost con­ siderably more than for resident trash disposal. Well, nobody asked me but I thought a voice from the east might liven up the discus­ sion a bit' Best of luck with arriving at a fair arrangement I hope to see a few fnends and classmates at the HHS reunion this spr.ng! David H Vahlsing. HHS 54 Wynnewood. Pa Know Your Legislators. U.S. Senate Donald Riegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office. 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, lhe United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 ments and shall then return the amendment to the planning committee (6) After an "advisory ' vole by the plann­ ing committee and within 30 days of the clos­ ing of the public comment period, the amend­ ment is submitted to the County Board for for mal action .dettei... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 04756774 Letters What person or subject would you like to never hear about again? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since J 856 Pubitshad by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dwreron of J-Ad Gtaphes inc 1952N Broadway Masbngs Mi 40058-0602 (616)945-9554 MaNin Jacoba Prwban? John Jacoba Vea p'ancart • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EcMor.i Elaine Gebert (Assretanr Eaton Nick Heftman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Fnth Sharon MiBe< T L Stenzetbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctawt-ad ad* accaptad Monday through F 'toav 6 a m to 5 30 p m . Saturday 8 a rr> Noon Scott Ornmen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: Si3 per year n Barry County St5 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year eisewnere POSTMASTER Send address changes io PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) SMHey SMmmt, ini m oxjQCHCvuxr. Rka Cheney, Detton: PM Masser, Baltimore Township: "Probably Tonya Har­ ding. They go on and 00 forever about her." “Anything that has to do with pain and misery. Let it be news and lhen drop it." “Tonya Harding! Ab­ solutely Tanya Harding. I fed she has a hard time dealing with reality. She's living in a dream world.'' Nathan Chappell, Wayland: “The Bobbitts!" Steve Moore Hastings: Carol Harvath, Hastings: "The Bobbins I hate listening to that!" “Polrtics! There is way too much politics." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17, 1994 — Page 5 Fl’NAN’CiAL furru.Mb> 'Pete's Perspective (from the office of...Congressman Pete Hoekstra) Lets give voters a ‘voice’ on term limits Mark D. Christensen ot Edward D. Jones & Co. Since 1990. voters in 15 states have approx ed initiatives to limn the terms of ibeir representatives in Congress These initiatives have received the overwhelming sup|xort of the voters, gamering at least 60 percent of the Don’t sacrifice growth for stability of principal What percentage of your money should be invested in common stocks or stock mutual funds’’ One financial expert suggests a simple formula of subtracting your age from l(X) to determine the appropriate allocation of invest­ ment dollars to equities For example, if you are 50. naif your investments should be in common stock or stock mutual funds However, most people have much less in­ vested in equities than they should Of all mutual fund inxcstmenLs. 70 5 percent arc in bond funds and money market funds, only 29.5 percent are in equi'.ies Retirees often have their money loo conservatively invested, thinking only about stability of principal Even young people often have too large a por­ tion of their portfolios invested only in fixed income investments, which traditionally have yielded much less than common stocks No one should have all of his or her in­ vestments m growth securities However, it is equally dangerous to be totally invested in short-term income securities. For example, in 1981. $250,000 invested in certificates of deposit would have provided more than $3,000 of income each month Today, just 13 years later, that same nest egg would yield less than $700 in monthly income Although the principal has remained safe, monthly in­ come has decreased more than 75 percent, while inflation has continued to increase the cost of living. Although common stocks and stock mutual funds offer some short-term market risk, serious, long-term investors know that equities also offer the opportunity to stay ahead of inflation and keep income growing Staying ahead of inflation is particularly im­ portant to retirees Today. a 70-year-old has a 63 percent chance of living another 15 years Inflation as low as 3 percent annually will reduce purchasing power by more than half in those 15 years Selecting only fixed-income investments may not allow investors to stay ahead of inflation Common stocks of large corporations, on the other hand, have yielded an average of 6 percent more than inflation since 1926 If you are heavily m fixed-income .^ecuntics such as U S Treasuries or CDs. and you want to add some growth to vour portfolio, how should you begin? First, oon’t try to do it all at once. Early redemptions could com you penalties. Plan ahead, and find out when your securities mature Next, decide how much of your portfolio should be invested in common stocks or equi­ ty mutual funds As your securities mature, or as new money becomes available, gradually move it into the new investments Typically, taking one or two years to adjust your port­ folio is best Thus allows for market fluctua­ tions and reduces your exposure to uncx- But now the I’ S District Court in Seattle says these efforts arc unconstitutional While these cases are clearly not over with in the courts - challenges in the U S Appeals Court and the U S Supreme Court are likely. according to House Speaker Tom Foley clearly we must find another avenue to give the term limits issue the hearing it deserves Last week (Feb 9). I introduced the Na­ tional Voter Opportunity to Inform Congress Effectively (VOICE) on Term Limits Act of 1994. a bill which would set a national, nonbindmg referendum on congressional tern limits for Nov 8. 1994 This bill has initial bi-partisan support from first-term members of Congress leading the reform movement in their parties Democrats Eric Fingerhut of Ohio and Karen Shepherd of Utah and Republicans Tillie Fowler ot Florida and Peter Torkildsen from Massachusetts The tide of interest in term limits continues to rise Groups such as Council lor Citizens Against Government Waste. Americans for Tax Reform, the Term Limits Lega1 Institute, the Heritage Foundation and many other na tional. state and local groups support the move to implement across-th«- hoard term limits on all members of Congress This bill (H R 3835) would call for a sim­ ple. understandable question to be placed on the ballot in all 50 states and the represented temtoiies "Should Congress approve a constitutional amendment to limit the number of terms that a member of the United Stales House of Representatives and United States Senator can serve in office? Yes or No " The 115 first-term members of the 103rd Congress were elected, by and large, on a platform of reform, yer little has been done to affect real change Senior members of Con­ gress. believing that there really isn't anything all that wrong with lhe way Congress now operates, have thwarted moves thus far to push true reforms. Public confidence in Congress has plum meted to all-time lows. Depending on what polls you read. Congress' approval rating ranges between 18 and 28 percent — not ex­ actly what you'd call a ringing endorsement peeled drops in the market Selecting only fixed-income investments may avoid the risk of losing principal, but it also may expose you to the biggest risk of all — outliving your nest egg Don’t forget about the importance of growth and staying ahead ot inflation when choosing your investments — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Change Company 543/# AT&T +»/. 413/. Ameritech 49’/. Anheuser-Busch — 1s/. Chrysler 605/. Clark Equipment 57’/. 233/. CMS Energy 40’/. Coca Cola 64 Dow Chemical + Is/. 66’/. Exxon 153/# Family Dollar 66’/. —3’/. Ford -2’/. 613/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 213/. -1s/. 33 Hastings Mfg. 543/, IBM 513/. JCPenney 42’/. Johnson & Johnson 19’/. Kmart +2 533/. Kellogg Company + 25/. 613/. McDonald's — Is/. 46’/j Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 19’6 >/. 16 Spartan Motors 28’/: Upjohn $383.70 + 1.60 Gold 5.27 + .01 Silver 3928.27 + 22.24 Dow Jones 306,000,000 Volume - NOTICE All Thornapple Kellogg Schools will be in session all day Monday. Feb 21. 1994. Make up day. Breakfast­ lunch served as usual. Stephen C. Garrett. Superintendent Much <>l this can be attributed to the many scandals that have surrounded Congress over the past decade former Speaker Jim Wright s ouster, the House Bank scandal and the House Post Office scandal arc just a few that come to mind Now the courts effectively have joined the anti-reform movement by ruling that voters do not have the right to try to reform Congress after Congress has refused to do so itself Members of Congress themselves must take a bold step in reforming our institution and help restore lhe public confidence in Congress confidence that the greatest democratic in­ stitution in lhe world so richly deserves VOICE docs not set any dangerous Con stitutionai precedent It allows voters to be heard on an important issue that a vast majori­ ty of voters who have been given the oppor tunny to decide have supported However, it does not bind the Congress to any action II simply is designed to inform Congress m a way that no public opinion poll ever could The concept of a referendum is not a foreign one to most Americans. Although never attempted at a national level, mure than half of the slates allow some form of initiative The Barry County Democratic Committee last Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a resolution to oppose the school finance reform proposal to be voted on March 15 The committee's feeling was that the average taxpayer would be better off with a hike in the income tax rather than sales tax The committee was happy that the schools would be adequately funded no matter which way the vote goes, since a "no vote" on the sales tax would automatically switch to an in­ come lax increase Wendell Shafer reported that a House of Representatives analysis concluded that tax­ payers with high incomes will generally fare betier with a sales tax hike and that the average income family would fare better with an income tax hike Denny Karmes said that the people of Michigan arc already sending enough tax money to Washington and it would be better - NOTICE The Assyria Township Board of Review will meet at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 8th, at the Township Hall to organize and receive the rolls. No protests will be heard at this meeting. Paul Bartzen, Supervisor of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER Pride/ 'L.ei!hI‘roducts W £3?±rConsui,ani Hea,h ( Ml 49058 616-945-2873 D° you know hoH/ t „ SUBSCRIBE TODAY LEGAL NOTICES *"/8ht Control Antioxidants Minerals ^■lanced PH Free Radicals 'J Call for a spec.ai i, r. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Planning Commmion will conduct a public hearing CASE NO SP 2-94 Jomes * Christine B-onn ■ngon. (applicants) LOCATION At 14300 Bedford Rood (M 37) on the West side between Hickory & Strickland Rds in PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit lor a CASE NO LOCATION Approximately 5175 Center Rood on MEETING DATE February 28 1 994 TIME 7 30 P M PLACE Annex Conference Room <n the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway Hastings Michigan the Planning OHict public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of ftce. 220 W State St . Hastings Michigan during p.m ), Monday thru Friday Please call the Plann­ ing Ofltce al 948 4830 for further information by writing or calling the following Judith A Peter son Coordinator 220 W State Street Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 948 4891 Nancy L Boersmo • NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for lhe following 7:00 p.m • a Zoning Variance request by Robert Davis regarding his parcel of land located at 9143 S. Wall Lake Road. Delton. Michigan in Section 32 ot Hope Township. Michigan This hearing Is to consider a request: (a) to vary from the required setback from the boundary line on the south side. (b) to vary from the required setback from a highway on the back side. (c) to allow enlargement of a non-conforming structure Hearing to be held on Monday. February 28, 1994 at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43 near Shultz Road Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the request will be given lhe opportunity to be heard either verbally or in writing. Anyone desiring to exact legal description or more Infor­ mation may contact the Hope Township office on Wednesdays 9 a m to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materia) being considered al the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon live days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below Shirley R Case Hope Township Clerk 5463 S Wall Lake Roed. Hastings. Ml 49058 948-2464 Ferrellgas. a privately owned marketing company and a recognized leader in our industry, is seeking a customer service representative for our Hastings. Mich location Responsibility include providing secretarial support for the office, and handling customer service requests and accounts receivable collections The successful candidate will have 2 + years general office or secretarial experience. 40 wpm typing ability. 10 key by touch, and PC experience. Addit"nal require­ ments include excellent communication skills, superior telephone etiquette, and a genuine commitment to providing superior customer service We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including profit sharing and an Investment plan option Interested candidates should forward their resume or letter of application and salary history to FERRELLGAS Box GF One Liberty Plaza Liberty, MO 64068 EOEIAAP No Agencies Please We encourage applications from minorities, females. veterans and the disabled CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene on March Sth, 9th, and 10th, 1994, from 9:00 a m to 12:00 noon, and from 1:00 p.m to 4:00 p.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor's Office. City Hall. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 1994 Assessment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468. Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO _____ 50 00 ........ 50.00 ........ 50 00 ........... 50.00 ........ 50.00 to shift taxes to something that is deductible from the federal income tax The sales tax is not deductible It is also bad for business to increase the sales tax since it would make everything cost more. Karmes said For instance, an increase of two cents on the sales tax would add $200 to the cost of a SI0.000 automobile Chairman James Pino told the committee that the sales tax has always been considered a regressive lax by most economists He also stressed that the families with an average in­ come spend all of their income "That means a sales tax is in reality an in­ come lax on all of their income." Pino said Wealthier families do not spend all of their income and therefore a sales tax is not a tax on all their income "That is why the wealthy always oppose an increase in the income tax and favor an in­ crease in the sales tax." Pino concluded IRAs 7.08% The grass may be greener on our side of the fence. If low interest rates have slowed lhe growth of vour retirement savings, maybe it’s time to consider some alternatives. Edward D. Jones & Co. can show you a variety of IRA investments that meet your needs and may earn a higher return than your current IRA. Don't wait another day to find out. Call for n free IRA analysis. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL ........ or referendum The practice is well accepted at the county . city . township and schcxd board level In addition, many countries use referen­ da to judge the opinions of then voters. in­ cluding much of western Europe and even Russia The concept of a national advisory referen­ dum is not new to Congress, cither None other than now-Majority Leader Ricnard Gephardt introduced a bill in 1980 that calied for placing three advisory referenda questions on a national ballot every two years I believe allowing a national referendum on an issue as basic as term limits could do wonders to resurrect the much-tarnished image of Congress Voters for years have been telling Congress to clean up its act The elections of 1992 marked a watershed in thai debate as more than one-quarter ot Congress turned over Yet the reforms still haven't happened It is time to change the way Congress listens to the public It is time to give voters a VOICE Barry County Dems oppose school plan Secretarial NEWS II FACTOR 1 1 1 1 1 00 00 00 00 00 Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Mark Christensen Z2S North Church St. Hoxinp Phone (616) 945-3553 Toll Im I HOTZm STJO Z Edward D. Jones & Co. INVITATION TO BID Johnstown Township is requesting bids for Hydraulic dredging of approximately 3000 cubic yards of material from 1500 lineal feet of existing channel at Bristol Lake and pumping all dredge material to an upland disposal area. All work shall be completed in accordance with DNR permit #93-12-0102. Bid specifications are available at the Township Clerk’s office. 1815 Lacey Road, Dowling, Ml. Questions regarding the bid specifications should be directed to June Doster, telephone (616) 721-9905. Sealed bids should be marked on outside “sealed bids for dredging'' and submitted to: June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk 1815 Lacey Rd Dowling, Ml 49050 by Monday. March 7. 1994 All bids submitted shall be publicly opened at the Township Hall, 13555 Bedford Road on Wednesday. March 9. 1994 at 8:00 p.m. Johnstown Township reserves the right to select any bid which serves its best interest and further reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday February 17. 1994 [_______ Michael G. Huston_______ Ethel Muriel Kaechele LANSING - Michael G. Huston. 45. pissed away February 9. 1994. Mr. Huston was bom on March 14. 1943 in Mahon, Indiana. He was a veteran having served in the United States Navy during the Vietnam Conflict. Mr. Huston was employed with Barry Coun­ ty Substance Abuse Services for five years and was a member of the Thornapple Valley Volleyball Club. He is survived by his wife, Janice Mane Williams; father. Robert (Gloria) Huston of Van Buren. Indiana; one brother. Ralph (Tamtnie) Jordan of Nashville; two sisters. Dawn (Thomas) Goodman of Nashville ano Cheryl (Jerry) Risner of Stockbridge; also several nieces and nephews A memorial service will be held Saturday. February 19 at 2:00P.M. at lhe family resi­ dence, 835 Sparrow Avenue. In memory of Mr. Huston, those des in ng may make contributions to Hospice of Lansing, Ircorporated, 6035 Executive Drive. Suite 103. Lansing, Michigan 48911. The family is being served by the GorslineRunciman Company, Lansing Chapel. NEW MEXICO Mrs Ethel Munel (Harper) Kaechcle. 98 of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away Thursday. January 27. 1994 at her home Mrs. Kaechele was bom August 24. 1895 in Middleville, lhe daughter of Charles and Mary (Brown) Harper. She was a teacher and had been in the Las Cruces area for eight years. Mrs. Kaechele was a member of the Congre­ gational Church and also lhe Order of Eastern Star and lhe D.A.R. Mrs Kaechele is survived by her grandsons. Donald Casad Bennett. Joseph Francis Bennett, Jan Kaccholo, granddaughter. Jan Bennett Gnmm; great granddaughters. Allison Casad Bennett, Sarah Elizabeth Bennett. Oahn Kaechele. Kim Kaechele. Cassy Bennett; Great grandson, Bennett Gnmm; nephews. Robert Johnson. Charles W. Harper, and Charles M Harper; nieces, Mary Kaechele, Dons Green. Christene Lenart and Martha Castelam. Cremation has taken place A Memonai Service will be held Saturday. April 9 1994 at 1:00 P.M at Ml Hope Cemetary, Middleville with Reverend Steve Tucker Officiating Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. WEND SERVICES] CHUR C H (> F T H E NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartnun. Pastor 239 E. North Si . Michael Anion. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday Pallor Phone Q4I4 Sunday. CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave School Hour. II 00 /m Morning Feb 20 8 00 A 10 45 Holy Com Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even munton. 9 30 Church School (all vices Bible Classes 10 a m . W'or mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m AAL after second service. ship 11 am. Evening Services 6 Services for Adults. Teens and 6 00 Youth Group Thursday. Feb pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 Children 17 - 6 30 Children '» Choir, 7 00 In p m Norman Herron. Minister qutrerx. 8 00 Shepherding Comm Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY AA Saturday Feb 19 - 9 30 Conf videos in lhe home Free Bible Cor­ CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road 9: 8 00 NA respondence Course Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright 1616) 758-3021 HOPE UNO ED METHODIST ST. ROSE CATHOLIC church phone. (616) 945 9200 CHURCH. M 37 South « M-79 Jefferson (home phone) Sunday Service Re* Jim Fox. pastor, ph^w CHURCH. 805 S Father Charles Fisher Pastor 9 30 i m , Sunday School 11 CM 1 945-3397 Church phone 945-1995 Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 Cathy Count, choir director Sun Masses 8 00 a m and II 15am. pm Awaru 3 year -oldi 6th grade day morning 9:45 a m . Sunday Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 Mondays. 6 30 p m . Prayer time School 11 00 a m . Morning W ar Wednesdays. 7 oo pm. Teen tlMp. 7’15 pm . Youth Fellowship. p.m Center 7th-12th grade. Saturdays. 6 00 p.m . Evening Worship HASTINGS FIRST Nursery for all lenices. transporta­ PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. 7 00 p m tion provided to and from morning Hastings. Michigan. G Kent icrvice* Prayer meeting. 700 Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. HASTINGS FIRS! IMTD METHODIST CHURCH, center pm Wednesday Director of Christian Education of Green and Church streets. Philip Sunday .Feb 20 ■ v 30 and 11 00. L Brown. Pastor Margaret FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 Morning Worship Services Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Broadcast of E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Nursery provided Education Rob Slyberski. 948 8004 Kevin Shortev Senior 9: 30 a.m. service over WBCH-AM Orgamsl/Music Director Church Paslor James R Barrett. Asst and FM 9 50 10 50 Sunday phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free Pastor Sunday Services Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. building with elevator to all floors School 9 45 a m . Classes for all 10: 30 Refreshments and Fellowship Broadcast of worship service over 11 20 ages, II 00 am Morning Worship tn the Dining Room. WBCH FM AM at 10 30a m Sun Service. Jr Church up to 4th Children's Church. 2:00 Mexico days Sunday School 9 30 a m . Missionaries meeting at Church. Grade. 6 00. Evening Service Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am. Wednesday 6:30 Aw ana Clubs; 3 30 Middle High Fellowship. 4 .30 Worship 11 00 a m . Mi-Hi and Sr 7 00 pm.. Teens in Houseman Confirmation Class. 5 00 Concern Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m Hall. 7 00 p.m . Adults Prayer Group 83. 5 30 Senior High Tuesdays Ladies Night Out Excr meeting. 8 15 p.m . Adult Choir Fellowship. 6 30 Concern Group cue and Bible Study 7 00 p m practice 85 Monday. Feb 21 ■ 7 30 Wednesdays Family Church Night Trustees meeting Tuesday. Feb 22 - Children's Choir 5 15 pm. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH - 7 :00 Mission Committee meeting Prepared light meal 6 00 pm . Bible Wednesday. Feb 23 9 30 OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Study 6 45 p m . Activities lor Kids Pastor Doug Davis Phone Women's Association Board b 45 pm Thursdays Belichoir 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 meeting. 7 00 Chancel Choir. 7 30 6 30 pm. Chancel Choir 7 30 church Sunday School 10 00 a m . Spanish lesson for Mexico ’ mis­ p m Thurs . Feb 17 • First of the WorUup II 00 a m . Even.-ng Ser­ sionaries" Thursday. Feb 24 Thursday noon Lenten Lunch vice 6 00 p m Wednesday .Service 9 30 Circle Study leaders. 12 00 Devotions sponsored by Hastings — 7:00 p m Facility equipped for Lenten Luncheon - First United Area Ministerial A»<'-»ahon Methodist Church Saturday. Feb the handicapped lunch from 12:00 to 12 30. follow­ 26 - 12 00 Mexico "missionaries" ed by monologues of characters leave for Xocenpich INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF around Jesus during the last week CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 before crucifixion this week will HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) be "Mary. Mother of Jesus", by GOD. 1674 West Stale Road meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, Rev Susan Trowbridge, pastor of Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ comer of Green and Jefferson bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 Peace A Quimby United Methodist Minuter Jim Sanduslv Phone Churches Sat . Feb 19 Friends a m . classes for all ages Morning 945-4045 Sunday Scnxo 9 30 Group Sleigh Ride at Bowens Mills W’orship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ a m . Bible School. 10 30 a m . carpool from church 100 pm vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m.. Goodwill Class Potluck Program p m Wednesday activities 7 00 Evening Worship. 7 00 pm 6 00 p m Sun . Feb 20 First p m are Rainbows or J J Bible Wednesday, in home B.Ne study Sunday of Lent. Sunday School Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first Call for location - 623-3110 Bowling 2 00 p m Mon . Feb 21 grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Chanty U M Women Circle 7 30 Quiz (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries THORNAPPLE VALLEY p m Tues . Feb 22 Church Work or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Bee 6 .30 to 8 30 p m Wed . Feb WORD OF FAITH Adult Bible Study - No age limits 23 Faith & Hope U M Women FELLOWSHIP 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor WELCOME CORNERS Circles 9 .30 am. All UM Women Bible Study of Matthew Church office phone 948-2549 UNITED METHODIST 9 30a m . Ruth U M Women Cir Sunday worship 8 15 a m . 9:45 CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway clc I 00 p m Thurs , Feb 24 Se­ and 11.15 Sunday Childrens Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor Carl Church Tuesday prayer and share Litchfield Phone (Woodland) cond tn senes of Community time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. Lenten Lunch 1 Dcvixions 12 00 monologvr on service 6:30 p m Youth group 945-5974 Worship Services - Noon to I 00 p m meets Wednesday 6:30 p m also Sunday. 9 00 a m and 11 00 a m . "Mary Magdalene ' by Rev Kay Pratt, copastor of Banfield anil Nursery available for all services Sunday Schoo!. 9 45 a m 4-H Bring the whole family meets Mondays. 6 30 p m to 8 00 Country Chapel tinned Methodist p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays. Churches Sun . Feb 27 Second CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar 5 15 p m al Delores Gaspers. 801 Sunday of Lent. Fish Bowl Offering Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Barber Rd . Hastings Men's for Hunger Support Groups Nar­ Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Breakfast will be meeting the third cotics Anonymous 12 Noon Mon Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wot day. Wednesday and Friday. and Saturday of each month until fur ship 11 00a m . Evening Service at ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis 8 00 pm Thursdays. Al Anon b 00 p m . Wednesday Pray er Bible 12 30 pm Wednesdays Co­ at 945 5365 7-00 p m Dependence Anons mos.» 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 9 00 am WOODGROVE BRETHREN Saturdays CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. HASTINGS AREA NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m CHURCH. Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday even mgs from 6 00-8 00 p m the youths meet at the church, bring a sack lunch The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA Hastings and Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions” — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan Q I I M B * I N I T E D METHODIST CHURCH M '9 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616 ) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am After School Special Wednexlax 4pm P O Box 63. Hastings Ml 49058 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY AD'ENTIST CHURCH. 90* Terry Lane tat Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com rrainity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday services are Sabbath School al 9 20 a m (for all ages) and Worship Service at 11 00 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 0(X8 00 pm The Community Service Center. 502 t Green Street, is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays. 9 00 12 00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours If you are in need of clothing please call 045 for an appointment HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east o| Hau mgs Eldon Grubb Pastor 374-8357 Rus Sarver Pastor Ementus 945 9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a m Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6pm Evening Praise Thursday: ' 30 p m Bible Studs and youth groups |Bemita Mae Elder| BERN ITA MAE (BOWMAN) ELDER, daughter of John and Della Bowman, passed away at her home tn Albequerque, New Mexico on January 19. 1994 Bemita was born in Nashville on July 1, 1911 After graduating from Nashville High School and Hastings Normal, she taught Coun­ try School tn the Nashville area She was married to Lyman Elder, of Nash­ ville. who preceded her tn death Bemita and Lyman were known throughout the country as specialist in art glass. They also sponsored many Native Americans m the Geld of education Berntia is survived by her sister Pauline (Bowman) Work of Farmington Hills; daught­ er Sandra Robbins, grandson Steven Johnson and great-granddaughter Shirley, of Aibe­ querque. New Mexico; granddaughter Sheme DesGedres of California; cousins. Eleanor Wallace. Wilma Day and Leon Ackett of Nash­ ville, Donna Jean Haus and David Ackett of Hastings and Harold Ackett of Washington Stale. |Laura B. Sherk| MIDDLEVILLE • Mrs Laura B Sherk. 88. passed away February 7, 1994 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Sherk was born on February 10,1905 in Middleville lhe daughter of William and Hattie (Schiedel) Schleh. She was raised in the Middleville area on a farm and attended Middleville Schools. She went on to study at Davenport College in Grand Rapids. She was married to Garold Sherk on Septem­ ber 1. 1925. Mrs. Sherk was employed at Sonneveldt Company in Grand Rapids as a bookkeeper and later during World War II worked in a defense plant sewing parachutes. Mrs. Sherk was an avid reader and a skilled seamstress, loved gardening and traveling, spending many winters in Florida while her husband still lived, but most of all a devoted homemaker and mother. Preceding her in death were her husband, Garold Sherk, two brothers, Glenn Schleh and Carl Schleh and one sister, Esther Robinson Surviving are her four daughters, Lois Middleton of Middleville, Louise (Forest) Middleton of Middleville, Phyllis (Jack) Boger of Shelbyville, Ruth (Richard) Beck of Hast­ ings; 15 grandchildren; 43 great­ grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Louise Schleh of Middleville, Alice Schleh of Fremont; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and committal services were held Wednesday. February 9, 1994 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roger Timmermar officiating. Interment Pamalee Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Thoi nappie Ambulance Service. Pauline Ruth Knowles LAS v EGAS - Pauline Ruth Knowles, 63, of North Las Vegas, Nevada where she had been a two year resident passed away January 15, 1994. She was bom in Grand Rapids October 18, 1930. She graduated from Lake Odessa High School. She had retired from a goveraent secre­ tarial position. She was married to Alton Watts, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was her mother Mina R. Koutz, father Lloyd Koutz and brothers, Leonard and Donald Koutz. Surviving are her husband. Woody Know­ les; step-mother Anne Koutz; nieces, Cheryl House. Gayle Sharpe; nephews, Michael. Ronald, and Timothy Koutz; other relatives and friends. Deonna Barnett GRAND RAPIDS - Deonna Barnett, 27, of 404 Sixth Street, Grand Rapids, passed away Monday Febraury 14, 1994 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. She was born April 5, 1966 in Hastings the daughter of Walter and Lucille (Manning) Heyn. She graduated from Ionia High School in 1984 and attended Grand Rapids Junior College. Surviving are her parents Walter and Lucille Heyn of Orleans, two brothers Andrew Heyn of Orleans, Brian Heyn of Grand Rapids, one sister Deborah Stewart of Norfolk, Virginia; grandmother Elsie Heyn of Ionia, her biologi­ cal father Thomas Scobey of Sebring. Florida. She was preceded in death by a daughter Elizabeth Heyn in August of 1988. Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 16.1994 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Ken Harger officiating In’erment Higbee Cemetery Memonai contibutions may be made to lhe Michigan Organ Procurment Team in care of the funeral chapel. I VictorJ. Rogers| EATON RAPIDS - Victor J Rogers, 84. of Eaton Rapids, and formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away February 12. 1994 in Lansing Victor was bom on December 2, 1909 in Sunfield Township. Eaton County the son of John and Grace (Helmer) Rogers Mr Rogers retired from lhe Ionia State Hospital in 1972 after 20 years of service. He farmed tn the Lake Odessa area and was a member of the Woodland Eagles Lodge Victor was preceded m death by his wife, Pauline in 1977 and his sister. Dorothy McClelland. Surviving are his daughter, Lois (Fred) DeCamp of Eaton Rapids, three sons, Donald (Pam) Rogers of Connersville, Indiana. Richard (June) Rogers of Sierra Vista. Arizona. Russell (Brenda) Rogers of Hazard, Kentucky, nine grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, five sisters, and companion. Shirlee Murphy of Eaton Rapids. There will be no memorial services or visita­ tion according to Victor’s requests Those desiring may make contributions to lhe Salva­ tion Army for Disaster Relief in memory of Victor J Rogers The family was served by lhe Shelly-Odell Funeral Home m Eaton Rapids Erances L. Butler Conmstance H. McCloskey HASTINGS - Constance H. McCloskey. 76 of Hastings, passed away on Saturday. Febru­ ary 12. 1994 at the Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. She was bom in Hastings on March 13,1917 to Robert W. and Florence E. (Harper) Cook. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1934 Attended Western Slate Teachers College Extension in Hastings and graduated from Rider College in Trenton. New Jersey in 1937 7 She was private secretary to the President of Thermoid Rubber Company, in Trenton from 1937 to 1943 During Wartime, she returned to Hastings and served as private secretary to Aben Johnson at Hastings Manufacturing Company from 1943 to 1945. For the years 1948 lo 1955, she was secretary for Clinton Motor Company, a Dodge Plymouth dealer­ ship she owned with her husband in Clinton, New Jersey. She was legal secretary to Richard Shuster from 1961 until her retirement in 1976. She was Financial Secretary for the Hastings Country Club for twenty years ending in 1991. She married Francis J. McCloskey on August 4, 1945 in Hastings He predeceased her in 1981. She was a member of Pennock Hospital Guilds 17 and 22, Past President of Pennock Hospital General Guild, Honored for 2,500 hour volunteer services to Pennock Hospital, and elected as one of the Outstanding Business and Professional Women of the Year tn 1988, and a member of lhe Hastings Country Cub. She is survived by one son. prancis J. McGoskey Jr. of Greenville, Indiana; two daughters, Therese Campbell (Dennis) of East Grand Rapids, and Roberta Ann McCoskey of Grand Rapids; four granddaughters, Michelle and Cynthia Campbell and Dana and Erin McCoskey ; brother Robert W. Cook of Ocon­ to, Wisconsin. She is predeceased by her husband, Francis J. McCoskey; her brother and sister-in-law, Marshall and Margret Cook; her mother, Flor­ ence Cook who passed away in December. 1993 at age 105. Memorial services were held at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings on Wednesday. February 16. with the Reverend Philip Brown officiating. Memorial contributions are requested by family to be made to the Home of Hope in Grand Rapids, and tu Pennock Hospital in Hastings. Clinton E. Dodge | Clm'on E. Dodge, 74. passed away February 5.1994 at the home of his son, Ross, following a long illness. Mr. Dodge was born December 25, 1919 in Sunfield, lhe son of Roland and Hazel (Hager) Dodge. He was a motor-carrier officer with lhe State of Michigan, retiring in 1977. Cinton grew up in Sunfield, lived in Gaylcrd for 30 years and in recent years lived in Grand Ledge during lhe summers and Zephyrhills. Florida during lhe winters. He was a life-member of lhe Sunfield F & AM Mr. Dodge was preceded in death by his brother, Bernard Dodge. Surviving are his loving wife, Donna; two sons, Ross (Mary Ann) Dodge of Grand Ledge and Wayne (Elisabeth) Dodge of East Jordan; five grandchildren. Michael, Christopher, Heather, Aimee and Lindsey; his brother, Dean (Betty) Dodge of Webberville and his sister, Joyce (George) Petrie of Sunfield. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be announced in lhe spring. Arrangements by Barker-Keik Funeral Home, Mulliken. HICKORY CORNERS Frances L. Buller. 79. of 4815 West Hickory Road. Hickory Corners, formerly of Parchment passed away Feburary 8. 1994 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo She was bom on August 14. 1914 in Bedford the daughter of Ernest and Laura (Hale) Hamil­ ton She graduated in 1932 from W K Kellogg High School and Parsons Business School She was al ISB Bank tn Kalamazoo for 5 years She was Barry Township Clerk tn the 60’s and 70’s. Was a pan lime accountant for Judy Decker in later years since retiring. Mrs. Butler was attending Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and formerly attended lhe Hickory Corners and Parchment United Methodist Churches. She was a member of Prudence-Nobles Chapter 8366 O.E S. was a former president of lhe Kellogg School Band Boosters and PT.A. was also active in the Bernard Histone al Museum and Literary Guild and Delton District Library. And also served on die Barry Township Elec­ tion Board for many years. Mrs. Buller loved flowers, sewing, quilting, making afghans, reading, traveling, playing cards. She enjoyed lhe summer home at Wall Lake (Beechwood Point) for many years. She was married to Louis A. Buller on November 28. 1936. Mrs. Butler was preceded in death by her husband, Louis in 1987 and brother Ray Hamilton in 1957. Surviving Mrs. Butler are a daughter. Dian­ ne Woods of Richland; two sons. David and Maxine Butler of Parchment and Richard Butler of Augusta; five grandchildren; and several step-grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; two sisters Marian BarkleyRichland and Ernestine Aalbreglse of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held both Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 7P.M. to 9P.M. at the Williams Funeral Home where friends are invited to attend the Eastern Star Memorial service Thursday evening at 7P.M. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11A.M. at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Her request was to be cremated following the services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Methodist Church or the Bernard Historical Muesum. Envelopes available at lhe funeral home and church. Arrangements were made by lhe Williams Funeral Home. Bertha H. Allen LAKE ODESSA - Bertha H. Allen. 91. of Lake Odessa and formerly of Midland passed away Monday. February 14, 1994 at her residence. She was bom on November 29, 1902 near Lake Odessa lhe daughter of Charles and Mary (Bell) Begerow. She attended Beard School and graduated from Lake Odessa High School. She was married to Benjamin F. Allen November 27, 1924. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Alien taught in Ionia County Rural schools and in Belding until they moved to Midland in 1944, where she taught at Sugnet School until her retirement in 1969. Mrs. Allen received her Life Certificate and A.B. Degree from Central State Teachers College and her M.A. Degree from University of Michigan. She was a member of lhe United Methodist Church. United Methodist Women, M.K.T.A., N.B.T.A. and Michigan Retired Teachers Association. Surviving are grandchildren. Robert and Connie Allen of Clarksville, Jacklyn and Gregory Sung of Midland, Robin and Debra Allen of Midland, Bonnie and Michael Crump­ ler of Piano, Texas and Jan Allen of Midland; two great-grandchildren Jessica Sting and Ryan Allen; one brother. Nelson Begerow of Lake Odessa. She was preceded in death by her son Lawrence in 1988 and two sisters, Jennie Brock, and Cora Brovonl; two brothers, Fred­ rick and James Begerow. Funeral services will be held on Thursday. February 17, 1994 at 1 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa vuth Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Bunal in Lakeside Cemetery. _________ Edna M. Mishler_________ | LAKE ODESSA - Edna M (Zook) Mishler, 87 of 9625 Thompson Rd. Lake Odessa passed away Wednesday. February 9. 1994 a: her residence. Mrs. Mishler was born September 19. 1906 in Alto the daughter of Edwin and Lucy (Blough) Yoder She attended Logan Rural School. She married Daniel E Zook February 7. 1925 in Elmdale. He preceded her in death October 9. 1974 She married John Mishler in 1985. he preceded her in death in June of 1991. Mrs. Mishler accepted the Lord at lhe age of 17 and since that time was a member of the Bowne Mennomte Church Mrs Michler is survived by four sons, Edwin Zook and Dale Zook both of Lake Odes­ sa, Donald Zook of Burr Oak; and Fay Zook of Port Au Prince, Haiti, four daughters. Joan Suiter of Middlebury, Indiana; Mrs. (Emanuel) Evelyn Troyer of Shipshewana. Indiana; Mrs. (Lavern) Marcella Swartz of Lake Odessa; Mrs. (Marvin) Beulah Jantzi of Au Gres; two sisters, Cathnne Springer and Ida Oyer of Fisner, Illinois; 48 grandchildren and 73 great grandchildren, one daughter in-law, Mildred Zook of Realto, California; four step children and several step grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son Keith, one daughter Margaret, one brother Harold and two sisters. Gertrude and Elizabeth. Funeral services were held Saturday. Febru­ ary 12, 1994 at lhe Bowne Mennomte Cemet­ ery with Reverend Lavern Swartz, Reverend James Sutter and Reverend Edward Schrock Officiating Burial was held al lhe Bowne Mennomte Cemetery Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa William Camill Gross HASTINGS - William Camill Gross, 82. of 736 North Broadway, Hastings, Barry County, passed away Sunday, February 13. 1994 at Thomapplc Manor in Hastings. He was born on February 1, 1912 in Bril­ liant, Ohio the son of Ernest and Matlie Gross. He lived in the Ohio area since 1933, moving to Michigan in 1972. Mr. Gross was a teacher at Alliance High School pnor and post, and Principal at Sunton Junior High m Alliance, Ohio. Mr. Gross was married to Helen Virginia Brown on June 14, 1933. She preceded him in death on April 11, 1988 he was a member al Chnst United Methodist Church in Alliance, and active member of the church for many years. Past President 1957 to 1958 and Past Director 1955 to 1958 for Alliance Rotary. Past President Alliance YMCA Board of Directors, Mr. Gross graduated in 1930 from Alliance High School, M.E. degree 1947 University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and B.S. degree in 1933 Mt. Unioin College (Alliance). Surviving Mr. Gross is his son David W. Gross, of Ithaca, New York, one daughter. Mrs. Gary (Joanne) Swceley of Lansing; four grandchildren. He was also preceded in death by his parents, wife, and daughter Judith Lynn in 1942. Funeral services will be held on Thursday. February 17. al 1:30 P.M. al lhe Cassoday Turkic Christian Funeral Home with Reverend Dave Kowaleski of Chnst United Methodist Church officiating Bunal at Alliance City Cemetery Contributions may be made to chanty of one’s choice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Goodman-VanHouten exchange vows Rays to celebrate 50th anniversary Rev Everett and Susie Ray will celebrate their 50th anniversary Sunday. February 20. 1994 with an open house from 2 to 5 p.m al the Hope Township Hall on M-43. Hastings. Mich. The couple married Feb 20. 1944 al Howze Army Camp. Howze. Texas They have seven children. Carolyn Hofstet­ ter, Karen Bakita. Candy Oesterle. Tom Ray. Cheryl Wymer. Cindy Vipond and Tim Ray Fnends and relatives arc invited to the open bouse Nicole Mane Goodman and Trevor Wayne VanHouten were married Sept 25. 1993. at Word of Faith Fellowship Church in Hastings They were married by Pastor Carla Smith The bnde is the daughter of James and Darla Goodman The groom is the son of Gary and Linda VanHouten. all of Hastings Matron of honor was Tammy Gannon of Marshall, cousin of bride Bridesmaids were Jody Stockham of Hastings, friend of bnde. and Susan Libbercht of Marshall, cousin of bride Flower girl was Tracy Stockham, friend of bride Best man was Kyle VanHouten of Shaw no. Wis . brother of groom Groomsmen were Jerry Case of Mason and Matt Henion of Hastings, fnends of groom Ring bearer was Brent Hartwell, cousin of groom Ushers were Dan Goodman, brother of bride and Joe Huebner, friend of groom, both of Hastings Master and mistress of ceremonies was Robert and Iva Phillips of Middleville All of the flowers for the wedding were made by the bride's aunt. Marie Reber of Marshall After a honey moon to Mackinac Island, the couple now reside in Hastings Zielinski-Pixley exchange wedding vows Reasers to observe 45th anniversary Harry and Benudine (Wiennga) Reaver of Middleville will celebrate their 45th anniver­ sary on February 26th. 1994 They were married in Angola. Indiana They have three children. Diane and Frank Drogowski. Pat and Mary Reaser and Michael Reaser. and five grandchildren They reside at 10740 Whitnewdlc Rd . Middleville 49333 Michelle Mane Zielinski and Andrew John Pixley were united in marriage on Aug 21. 1993 at Pleasantv iew Family Church in Dowl­ ing by the Rev Bob Homan The parents of the bride and groom arc Jim and Thelma Zielinski Sr of Bay City and Leonard and Maxine Pixley of Nashville Matron of honor was Mary Jo Zielinski, bridesmaid Sue Day Flower girls were An­ drea and Kersten Zielinski Best man was Kevin Pixley ; groomsman Craig Ostergren Ushers were Barry Carpenter. Chris Zielinski and Jim Zielinski Jr Guest book by Sara Cartwright Reception followed at the Maple Leaf Grange hosted by Darrel and Karen Reid. Bob Mowbray and Patty Mowbray Servers were Margret Cook. Kelly Downing. Lisa Pixley and aunts, uncles, cousins and friends ( Woodland NEWS A family Valentine parts was held Su nd as evening at l-akewood United Methodist Church The parts began with guests being assigned to tables as they arrived and then pul to work unscrambling the names ot lb famous couples written on a board al the front of the room These names included Adam and F.ve. Romeo and Juliet and Jack and Jill among the others Dinner was noodles and meat balls with salad and red jello and iced cookies lor dessert After dinner, candv hearts with a message were handed out. and sandy hearts were drawn from another set ot hearts with mat ching messages to find winners of several door prizes, including a flashlight and a magnetic thermometer Each family made a bank to save money to help the youth group buy supplies for the mis sion trip they plan to nuke this summer to the Illinois flood area to help rebuild homes The Living Stones puppets dosed the even mg with a song The north-south roads and drives had drifted so bad Is last week that Kathv Stowell had me follow her home from the church making tracks along the way for my lighter car to get through It took her many tries to break into my front driveway. but I finally got in I left the car in front until Tony Mullens came to open the hack driveway w ith the snow blow.r and put my car in the garage Greg Mackenzie came home from Univ er sity of Michigan al Ann Arbor for Valentine weekend His parents went for him Friday and look him back on Sunday. despite bad road conditions around Woixlland. especially Velte Road, on which they had to travel to get to a highway However. Judy said that once •hey got to the highway, they had no more problems until they got back to the Woodland area and once again had to travel Veltc Road to Jordan Road and get in their driveway. Greg will return home this coming weekend and he home for a one-week winter break Woodland Lions Club held a Valentine ladies and guest night Tuesday evening Din ner of roast beef with all the necessary extras from the Woodland Townchousc was served to the 19 who attended, despite bad weather and had road conditions After dinner a drawing was held for the can­ dies decorating the tables and Tom Niethamer showed slides of the trip he and Doris made to England and France in 1972 They me Harold and Nell Stannard in England and traveled through France with them The slides included many World Wars I and 11 battlefields and military cemeteries, as well as several cathedrals Vernon Baitinger had hip surgery Wcdnes day at a Grand Rapids hospital Beth Speas started her student teaching in a first grade in Roanoak. Ind . last week Beth will graduate from Huntington College this spring A dinner lor those Nicthamcrs who have birthday s in February aftas held at the home of Tom and Dons4ast Sunday afternoon. Those honored were Doris. Vicki and Sara Niethamer Vem Newton is now in Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapid-, with a heart problem and will probably have balloon treatment before being released Ken VanTol. new owner of the Cheescbrough Rake Factory in Freeport, spoke and showed a VCR tape at the l-ake Odessa Area Historical Society Thursday evening VanTol purchased the historic mill in January 1993 VanTol hopes to operate the mill at a profit and as an operating museum He said the big­ gest problem with having tours of the opera lion is that someone always wants to buy the antique machinery and equipment, which is not for sale under any circumstances Zion Lutheran Church is planning to hold some kind of recognition for the few fiveliving generation families of the church sometime this spring At this time, a commit- Catt-Holcomb to wed May 21 Phillips-Driscoll anniversary told Amy Phillips and David Driscoll. together with their parents, announce their lorthsom ing marriage Amy is the daughter ol Dee Cook and Michael Phillips David i> the son ot Tom and Gerri Driscoll The future bride, a I***) graduate ot tX'Iton Kellogg High School, will graduate from Aquinas College in May David is a 199(1 graduate ot Lakeview High School in St Clair Shores He also will graduate from Aquinas College in May A summer wedding is being planned Merrill-Cusack announce engagement Ronald and Sandra Merrill ol Hastings arc pleased to announce lhe engagement of their daughter Jennifer Lynn to Chad Michael Cusack, son ol William and Ann Cusack of Hastings Jennifer is a 1991 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School She is currently employed as a nursing assistant at Thornapple Manor Chad is a 1988 graduate ot Hast.ngs High School He is currently employed as an auto technician An October 1994 wedding is being planned Michelle Renee Call and Brian Heath Holcomb will unite in marriage on May 21. I *94 Thee couple s parents are John and Tern Catt of Cedar. Mich and Tom and Loretta Holcomb of Traverse City The bride to be is a 1988 graduate of Glen Lake and is employed at Meijer's the groom is a 1988 graduate of Traverse City and is employed at Michigan Paper Products Smitters to observe 40th anniversary Willard and Theresa iPosthumai Smitter of Hastings and Dade City. Florida will observe their 40th anniversarv They were married on Feb 19. 1954 Their thildren are Henry and Lon Smitter Edward and Tern Smitter. and Susan and Martin Gilcher They have five grandchildren Please send a card There will be no celebration until summer .by Catherine Lucas John Waite shows the board of scrambled names of famous couples. tec is investigating three families and check ing io sec if there are more among the church membership Cindy Curtis White, daughter of Glcndon and Betty Curtis and wife ot Steve White of White's Photography in Hastings, was at St Mary 's Hospital in Grand Rapids a few days last week She came home on Sunday Christopher stayed with his Curtis grand­ parents in Woodland and Grandma and Grandpa Steward in Hastings during his mother's absence The WtKxJIand Fire Department held its an­ nual Valentine time social and ladies' night Saturday The evening included dinner at the Comer Landing on M-66 toward Ionia. After dinner, several awards were handed exit by Fire Chief Douglas Hoort Glcndon Curtis was recognized for .30 years of service to the department and is now the longest in­ service member of the department At the same time. Betty Curtis was honored for her many years of covering the fire phone until pagers were installed a few years ago During those many years. Betty was never able to leave the drug store or her home w ithout see­ ing that the phone was tended in case of a fire in the township Two new "Somebody Noticed" awards were given this year One went to Rick Bump for being the only member ol the fire depart­ ment who attended all 22 business and train ing meetings of the department during 19 » The other went to Tim Allen for being the f : to get some personal safety fire .-quipment ' inuoducing it to the department This ec- > ment is now legally required by MIDSHA . *1 purchased for all firemen by the township Two "Blooper " awards were given, one io Jim WKkham and one to Jim Stowell No one would tell me what the bloopers were When the firemen and ladies left the restaurant, many of them went to the home of Jim and Kathy Stowell, where they played cards and enjoyed other entertainment for the rest of the evening Firemen from Nashville. Freeport. Lake Odessa. Hastings and Sunfield came to the Woodland Fire Station on a very unpleasant night weatherwisc. with bad road conditions, to sit and cover for the Woodland Fire Depart­ ment so Woodland firemen could spend this evening socially with their wives Doug Hoort. Woodland Fire Department Chief, said all the Woodland firemen arc especially thankful to their counterparts m these other communities for this generous gesture There are three new mysteries at the library this week They are "The Cereal Murders" by Diane Mott Davidson who also wrote "Catering to Nobody " and includes recipes in each af her mysteries; "Mrs Pollifax and the Second Thicr' by Dorothy Gilman and "Murder In The East Room" by Elliott Roosevelt, another of his mysteries in which he makes his mother. Eleanor Roosevelt, the person who solves the case Pages Book Store in Hastings gave us several paperback travel directories and a large book published by Michigan Slate University about mammals in Michigan. This is a very academic book with Iota of informa­ tion about each of many little known animals Pheasants have been out in Urge numbers looking for food in the last few days I saw at least 50. many more cocks than hens, in the field on lhe northwest side of the intersection of Jordan an& Woodland roads a few days ago Because there was no place I could park, due to the snow bank.,. I could not get out and take a picture of the hungry birds skating around on lop of the icy snow and trying to reach any grass or weeds growing out of the snow but it was an interesting and unusual sight Since then I have seen many in the field behind my house, especially under the apple tree southeast of the y ard If I can figure out how to put out com and not have it sink loo deeply into the snow for the birds to get it. I may try to feed them until this snow gets thin enough for them to scratch through it to food. Any time I have tried in previous yean, they would not go near any man-made con­ tainer that has been pul out for them. It has been a hard winter not only for the pheasants, but also Lakewood Volunteer Am­ bulance staff and volunteers, who had to cancel the dinner planned for Feb 13 because of frozen drain pipes and septic system at Cunningham's Acre Alice Fozshey said they apologize to those who came and could not be served This dinner has been scheduled for Sunday. Feb. 27 from noon to 3 p.m The first combined Lenten service will be held at Lakewixxl United Methcxlist Church at 7pm Sunday. Feb. 20 The Rev Carl Lit­ chfield will speak. Refreshments and fellowship will follow [Lake Odessa NEWS The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met last week with an average attendance Ken VanTol of the Cheescborough Manufac­ turing Company came with a display of the variety of rakes and forks his company makes Waiting on one of the tables was a rake made by his predecessors decades ago. which now belongs to Mrs Theo Bulling The rake is one her late father Frank Aldrich used Her rake was missing some teeth, but one of the other members went to Freeport the following day and bought enough to fill the MF VanTol says some people who have the old rakes hang them on their walls for country style decoration Eleanor Heaven and Mary Morrice were the hostesses for the evening and they provid­ ed Valentine type gcxxlics President John Waite had brought enlarged copies of the front page of an early Lake Odessa Wave One page had lots of information about the Clarksville Academy Conversation with members brought out the word that the pre sent Koops Chapel was built as a dormitorv for the academy The second fl<x»r had six bedrooms Another dormitory was west of the school on Nash Highway, in what is now the Community Building Fnends ot the Library have had a continu­ ing program ol Books For Babies ' For the first tunc, their offer has gone to twins The girls bom to Glenn and Judi Haskins Dcsgranges are the first known twins to benefit from the program R J Kussmaul ot Delta Township, former­ ly of Woodland, was pictured in a recent State Journal with quotes concerning the health benefits fur GM retirees The State Journal carried a weekend story about the Cunningham brothers of Fulton High Sch<x*l and their wrestling prowess They are grandnephews ol Walter Russell, retired Lakew^xl custodian, and grandsons of Virginia <Russell i Cunningham O'Brien of Hubbardston Casey who is a Fulton senior, will wrestle for CMl next year He won the state championship last year in the I 35-pound class while younger brother Ryan was second in the state as a freshman Now the elder is 145 pounds and the younger is 160 Their coach says their Josest matches are in the practice room with coach wrestling student and sometimes brother to brother with the younger one having a weight advantage against his older sibling A Saturday Grand Rapids Press item was on the fall wedding at Lakewixxl church of Bren da Stahl of Freeport and Jeffrey Oesch of Alto Their attendants were Lynne Kuzmin. Doreen Root. Becky Stahl. Ronnie Oesch along with Nicole Stahl. Sam Oesch, John Timpson. Tom Oesch. Fred Oesch, Nick Kuzmin and Jarrold Stahl Their parents are Amith and Lavina Stahl and Joe and Melva Oesch Death came Saturday to Victor Rogers. 84. of Eaton Rapids There were no sen ices held He had been a Scbewa farmer, who also was a retiree of the Riverside facility, one of lhe Ionia prisons He and his wife moved to a new home on Jordan Lake Avenue in retirement He continued to live there some years after his wife's death until moving to Eaton Rapids a few years ago The McCaul farmhouse on Washington Boulevard has had a new room addition on the south side replacing an enclosed porch Day 100 finally came for Wixxlland Elementary students The Ionia Sentinel car­ ried a picture with caption of youngsters in teacher Tony Sporer's classroom with their 100 empty gallon milk jugs, which then would be sent for recycling This teacher was in charge of having each child tn each room gathering 100 of some intangible item Reports have filtered back to Michgian of some of the situations in more southerly states during the recent ice and snow storms One county that was paraly zed had only eight snow plows for the entire county One experienced Michigan driver, in conversation with a state trooper, knowing that he was capable of driv­ ing in that amount of snow. asked what would happen if he simply got onto the freeway and drove north The trooper replied that he would promptly be arrested This was un­ doubtedly one of the freeways that was of­ ficially closed NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17, 1994 Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Docoaeod Estate File No 94 21331 St ESTATE Of HARLOW I WHITE Detected Social Security No 713^)5 2192 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS You» interest m the estate may be barred or aHected oy this hearing TAKE NOTICE On March 17 1994 at 11 00 a m in the Probate Courtroom Hastings Michigan before Honorable Richard H Shaw Judge ol Pro bale a hearing will be held on the petition of Dm* I lefke requesting that she be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate o< Harlow I White who lived at 217 Reed Street Nashville Ml 49073 and who died on December I 1993 requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determm ed and requesting also that the Will of the detea* ed dated May 15 1964 be admitted to Probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record February 9 1994 David A Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS 4 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 616'945-9596 Dole L Lefke 135 Rebecca Street Portland Ml 48875 (2-17) BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting February 1. 1W4 Meeting colled to order at 7 30 p m All board members present plus 5 guests Accepted minutes and treasurer* report os given Set agenda with change* T Mourand updated the water system protect J Parker Architects presented schematic design for additional office spoce Hickory Fire presented their 1994 95 budge! Hove S118 000 00 plus in library Building Fund Adopted Resolution 93 12 on Delinquent Special Assessment for SWBCWS Bills were approved os presented Meeting adjourned at 9 X p m Asserted to by la-* Bromley Clerk William V/ooer Supervisor (2-17) Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. NOTICC OF MORTGAGE SALE Defoult ho* been mode in the conditions o< a mortgage dated November 29 1983 by Carl C F hear mon a single mon and Charlotte Sowles m her own right os Mortgagor* to Three Rivers Sa» mgs and loan Association (now First Savings Bank a federal savings bonk) as Mortgagee filed for record m the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan on December 2 1983 and recorded in liber 256 ol Records on pages 994 995 996 ond 997 The Mortgogoe after giving notice has elected under the terms of the mortgage to declare rhe en tire principal and accrued interest to be due which is 538 468 88 a* of the date of this notice No suit or proceedings at low or in equity hove been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by the mor •gage or ony port thereof NOW THEREFORE pursuant to statute and the power of sole in the mortgage NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on February 24 1994 at 2 00 o clock in the afternoon the mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale at public auction to the highest bidder at the front door of the Court House m the City of Hostings Michigan that being the building in which the Circuit Court for the County of Barry ■* held The premises is to be sold ore as described in the mortgage or so much as may be necessary to pay the amount then due on the mortgage with in terest thereon ot 10 50*. per annum and all legal costs charges and expenses including attorney s fees os allowed by law and also any sum* paid by Mortgagee to protect its interest prior to the sale which the premises ore described as Property located in the County of Barry Orangeville Township State ol Michigan lot 44 of Crystal lake Estates Plat according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 5 of Plats on Page 73. being part of the East I 2 of Sec lion 2B. Town 2 North Range lOWest Orangeville Township Barry County Michigan The period of redemption from the sole will be si> (6) months from the date of the sale unless the premises ore abandoned according to MClA 600 3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sole Doted January II 1994 First Savings Bonk Mortgagee 123 Portage A»»i>u* Three Rivers Michigan 49093 Matthew S Davidson (P36003) TUCKER t DAVIDSON P C Attorney* for Mortgagee 211 Portage Ave P O Bor 391 Three River* Michigan 49093 (616)773 1685 (2 17) SYNOPSIS OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD February 9. 1994 Report* of Committees presented Motion approved to renew Cemetery Contract with Senton Approved Special Assessment Resolution fl for dredgmg channel or Bristol lake Approved General Fund Budget adjustments Adopted Resolution to Amend Method of Callee non of Delinquent Special Assessments Approved vouchers m amount of $4 591 59 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (2-17) DIETARY ASSISTANT Part-time, includes weekends and var­ ious shifts. Willing to train. Apply at... Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner Call /o...Subscribe 948-8051 PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners will hold a public meeting on February 22, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, to allow public input for the proposed amendments to the County Recreation Plan to include upgrading the Hope Township Park and DNR application for funding. The amended Recreation Plan and DNR grant application for funding of the Hope Township Park improvements are available for inspection at the JEDC offices located at the: Hastings Industrial Incubator 1035 E. State Street Hastings. MI 49058 All interested parties are encouraged to attend. — NOTICE The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee will hold its next meeting on Friday, February 25, 1994 in the Commission Chamber, Mezzanine Level, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Agenda will include remarks from Melinda Dumity of the DNR, repots of the sub-committees and further discussion of the proposed amendment. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten/(10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Ann Landers Chronic fatigue disease crippling Dear Ann Landers: I have chronic fatigue and immune dysfunction syndrome < CFIDS i I suffer persistent exhaustion and recurrent upper respiratory infections I find myself in a constant \Utc ot confu sion I cannot concentrate, am forgetful and experience hallucinations, di/zincs'. headaches, chest pains, depression and mux cle and joint pains If is difficult to live day to das. let alone work I have been ill for four sears, but two doctors and numerous tests could not deter­ mine what is wrong with me They ordered blood tests, a lumbar puncture. CAT scans. MRls. sonograms and more I was told the) were looking for multiple scelorsis. AIDS, lymc disease, arthritis and heart disease II was only when I read about CFIDS in the newspaper that I realized it wasn't crazy and asked my doctor about it Aside from tht one article, however. I have never seen CFIDS mentioned in any newspaper, magazine or television show I'll bet some of your readers have CFIDS and don't know H There arc mans doctors who know nothing about this illness Recently. I was refused benefits by the Social Security Administration because they beliesc I can work This is a common problem for people with CFIDS Please tell your readers about this illness, which afflicts lens of thousands of Americans For more information, suggest they send a long, self-addressed, stamped (52 cents» envelope to CFIDS Association of America. P O Box 220398. Charlotte. N C 28222-0398 or call toll-free 1-800-442 3437 Barry County awarded food and shelter funds Barry County has been awarded Si4.991 in federal funds under lhe emergency food and shelter national board program to supplement emergency food and shelter programs in the area The selection was made by a national board, chaired by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), consisting of representatives from the Salvation Army. American Red Cross. Council of Jewish Federations. Catholic Charities. USA. Na­ tional Council of Churches of Christ in the U.S.A, and United Way of America which provide the administrative staff and function as fiscal agent The board was charged to distribute funds appropriated by congress to help expand the capacity of food and shelter programs in highneed areas around the country A local board made up of the Salvation Ar my. Barry County Red Cross. Barry County United Way. Barry County Commissioner. 1st United Methodist Church. Community Action Agency. Love Inc. of Barry County, and the Department of Social Services will determine how the funds awarded to Barry County are to be distributed among the emergency food and shelter programs run by local service organizations in the area The local board is responsible for recommending agencies to receive these funds and any addi lienal funds available under this phase of the program Under the terms of the grant from the na­ tional board, local governmental or private voluntary organizations chosen to receive funds must be non-profit, have an accounting system and conduct an annual audit, practice nondiscrimination, have demonstrated the capability to deliver emergency food or shelter programs, and if they arc a private voluntary organization, they must have a voluntary board Qualifying organizations arc urged to apply Barry County has distributed emergency food and shelter funds previously with Com­ munity Action Agency . Our Lady of Great Oaks Food Bank, the Middleville United Methodist Church. Hickory Corners American Legion. Delton St Ambrose Church and Nashville Assembly of God par­ ticipating These agencies were responsible for providing I 300 meals Further information on the program may be i>btained by calling the Barry County United Way at 945-4010 Area BIRTH ANNOUNCMENTS: Nikki Jo Spurgeon was bom at 8 05 a m Jan 12. 1994 to James and Mary tWaltoni Spurgeon She weighed 8 lbs . 2 ozs and was 19'$ inches long Her proud grandparents are Dr and Mrs John and Esther Walton and Mr and Mrs Gerald and Bev Spurgeon of Milwaukee. Wis BO3 - Jerry and Martha Tiedc arc proud to announce the birth of their son Jason Andreu He arrived Feb 5 at 10 18 p m . weighing 7 lbs . 15 ozs and 204 inches long Jason has two older sisters. Tara and Rachel BOY, Dan and Connie Reinke arc proud to announce the birth ot their son Nathan Daniel bom Jan 25. 1994 at St Mary 's Hospital, weighing 7 lbs . 10 ozs and 22 •« inches long Nathan is welcomed home by Nick. TuK Heather Proud grandparents are Don and Mary Lou Reinke and Tom and Helen Babcock and lease their names and addresses Brooklyn. N $ Dear Brooklyn Thanks tor the research Your letter is sure to help thousands Bless you this woman I have never had a cross word with my mother-in-law and thought we were close Needless to say . I am very hurt My therapist says 1 should confront her with my feelings My husband says he will support whatever I choose to do I don't feel that I have the right to choose my mother-in-law's fnends. but since I've learned she is still seeing this woman. I don't warn to be around her There are grand­ children involved, so I can't avoid her forever Any advice'* Betrayed Twice in Mississippi Dear Mississippi Confront your mother-mlaw promptly She must have known when she chose to be an accomplice to your husband's illicit assignations that she was undermining your marriage There is no reason to keep your children away from their grandmother, nor should you fake a friendship with her Be civil and plea­ sant. and go about your business Weaving tangled web Dear Ann lamders: I am 25 years old recently graduated from college and am very lucky to have found my drcam job My problem is that people arc constantly asking me how much money I nuke I feel this is a very private matter, but being a wimp. I feel compelled to answer I live with my sister She became irate when 1 told her that I didnt want to share this inlor mation. so 1 ended up giving her an inflated figure Now 1 must hide paycheck stubs and bank statements so she won't find out the truth What do you suggest ’ - Gutless in Phoenix Dear Gutless Y'hi need to replace that macaroni in your spine with a steel rod When asked MYOB-typc questions, say. "Sorry, that's my personal business " Your sister sounds as if she has "nose trou­ ble " Meanwhile, remember "Oh. what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive’” Fat repair bill Dear Ann Landers: I took a very overweight friend (at least 300 pounds) for a long trip in my almost-new car Afterward, the shocks and struts needed repairs The bill was $300 Don't you think my fnend should share the cost of the repairs? Our salaries are the same Other people 1 know have had car scats broken and furniture damaged by overweight friends and feel that the heavy person should help pay for repairs. One family refuses to transport a very heavy relative anywhere because their car will not carry her Don't these overweight people care about the damage they are doing? How should I handle this? — Alice in Ohio. Dear Alice: According to a spokesman at General Motors, a 350-pound person should not cause damage to the struts and shocks of a car If. however, a heavy person breaks a chair or sofa, he or she should offer to pay for repairs. If no offer is made. It is OK to bring up the subject in as tactful a way as possible No kids at work Dear Ann I-anders: A co worker of mine brings her children to the office frequently and fails to exercise any sort of parental con­ trol The kids arc a distraction They play with the copier and computers aid waste of­ fice supplies I can understand that on occasion, a babysit­ ter may be sick or n*M show up but when children arc brought to work on a regular basis, it becomes a real problem Vk hat should be done? - Anonymous. Please Dear Anon The frequent offender should be told bluntly to get a back-up sitter at once A busy office is no place lor children If that flea-bra in mother doesn't know it. someone should tell her Confront accomplice Dear Ann lenders: My husband of 15 years recently ended a five-year affair with a woman in his office I was suspicious of their relationship but never knew the extent of it until he told me We arc both seeing a mar­ riage counselor and hope we can put the past behind us and have a good life together The problem is my .nothcr-in-law Over the years, she developed a friendship with my husband's girlfriend I now know that she was aware of their relationship for some time and joined them for dinners and out-of-town trips Even now. she continues to have contact with Incredible fail Dear Landers: I missed your first article on Roger Daub, who fell from the Garrison Dam. but I saw the second letter, and it brought hack memories When I was a 20-year-old engineering stu­ dent at the University of North Dakota. 1 got a sumnier job on the Garrison Dam I worked as an inspector on the surge tanks, and one of my primary responsibilities was to see that lhe contractors followed safety standards such as wearing safety bells on the scaffolds I had been on the job only about a week when Roger Daub came tumbling down, followed by scaffolds and lights The next thing that happened was that 1 changed my major from engineering to math. Nobody tries to fall 150 feet in math - J.C.H.. Callas Dear Dallas: I've had lots of comments on that incredible fall, but yours was the funniest Ann Landers' latest booklet. "Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Potential property tax exemption depends on March 1 deadline By the time voters arc given the opportunity to decide the tax reform ballot proposal. March 15. many taxpayers may have already missed a critical tax exemption deadline, reports the Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants March 1. 1994. is the last day to file Form T-1056. an "Affidavit for Homestead Exemp­ tion." with your local tax assessor The form allows taxpayers to obtain homestead" status for their principal residence and avoid higher school property tax rates Taxpayers who fail to submit the form by the deadline could pay tour times more in school property taxes For example, a homeowner whose house is worth $200,000 would pay an additional $1,800 in 1994 The form may also apply to some local taxes If you own and occupy your principal residence. Lnd you register your home as a homestead, it will be exempt from a portion of a new education finance authority tax If the proposed 2 percent sales tax increase passes, the state's education lax on homestead property will be limited to six mills If the sales tax increase is defeated, the new educa­ tion finance authority tax will he levied at 12 mills on homestead property Vacation homes or income property do not qualify for the exemption Renters are not eligible, however, they may lake advantage of a higher renters' credit on the 1994 Homestead Property Tax Credit Claim to be filed in 1995 The homestead affidavit must include your property KJcntiination number (PIN), which ranges from 10 to 25 numbers It usually in­ cludes hy pens and sometimes includes letters This number is on your tax bill and property tax assessment notice If you cannot locale your PIN. contact your township or city assessor Incomplete forms will not be ac­ cepted. nor extensions granted. According to the school finance reform package, the exemption affidavits must be fil­ ed before March I every two years, beginning in 1994 If the slate determines that you made a claim for property that is not your homestead, you will be assessed the additional tax. plus interest In addition, a penalty of 25 percent of the tax will be levied if you intentionally disregard the law The penalty ccxiid reach as high a* 100 percent if you attempt to defraud the state. Taxpayers will receive the "Affidavit for Homestead Exemption" form in mid­ February For more information contact your local assessor s office or the Michigan Department of Treasury The Michigan Association of Certified Public Accountants maintains offices in Farm­ ington Hills and serves nearly 13.500 CPAs m Michigan through its educational and profes­ sional programs Note While there is some talk in the legislature that there may be some deadline extension or relief for taxpayers who are out of state, taxpayers should be aware that the law currently requires the completed form be received by the city or township by March 1 Sewing Machine Repair | FREE One Pair Sissor SHARPENING GET READY FOR SPRING Clean, Oil & Lube $1999 Also Complete $9099 Tune-up — —- OZ/ 1 Sisters Fabrics | Downtown Hastings Sponsored by MR. J’S Sewing & Service NEWI SINGER MACHINE School Model DL-17 > $20999 — SPARTAN — j Rainbow's! End - CALEDONIA - i �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17. 1994 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME... The Diary of Hannah Falk (Part XXIII) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1896 Il u froze up but it is real cold 1 went to John Cairns' and sent $2 for the Christian Hearld for another year and Home Life Made Beautiful by Margaret Sangstcr and I got one bottle of ink 10 cents and a SI worth of light brown sugar and three shoulder shalots 50 cents apiece Stanley's folks have moved three or four loads of goods today w ith team teams Leta and Lora here Estella McDonald here to see how Jennie Holcomb was She said that she was worse Dr Hyde went down there tonight Mrs Cahill came down here and brought my grev flannel dress and I med it on. 1 gave her a basket of my sweet apples I went with her to the store after my mail Then tonight my Sarah Johnson came here Dr. George Hyde and his family. There is lots of wood and hay a going by. Mrs. Carpenter had two loads of wood come by John Earl. Iva Donivon is mopping Dr McLeay is to Orra Storms today to see her He is there every day and some days two or three times She is real bad I cracked a lot of Wednesday, Dec. 2 It snowed a few flakes but pleasant all day Dock brought Nettie down this morning and Opal and Rankin, we went downtown after we got Rankin to sleep I went to Mrs Temples' and got IV5 yards of grey flannel 53 cents and l got 2 quarts of oy sters 60 cents and 50 cents of beefstake of Mr Drummond. 25 cents of candy of Moms and 15 cents worth of peanuts of George Kern and I sent Lora to Det Blackman's for 25 cents worth of crackers and 1 got a four quart tin pail to Carms* for Nettie 12 cents and 1 got tonight to Temples m yards of Holland Curtain cloth to make Rankin and Opal each a book to paste pictures in. Nettie and children stayed with me all night 1 took my watch to Cairns to have a hand put on it. an hour hand and a pin put on Birdie's pin. Det Blackman gave me a little box. We had oysters for supper Nettie is making the two books to night. Abe Felder here and paid me his note of $7. Prayer meeting at lhe Baptist Chapel tonight Nina Brandstetter here today Thurdsday. Dec. 3 It snowed a link last night and is pleasant today. Dr Hyde here He said Nettie could stay here tonight again So Nettie and I. we cut out Opal's doll's dress and sewed on it some. It is silk 50 cents a yard. Then Nettie. Opal. Rankin and I. we went to the school house a little while. Estella McDonald is the teacher. Mary Ann Mosier and May Tinker and Mrs Catharine Hart and Mrs. Susan Mosier here and a Coleman girl here Then 1 went uptown tonight and got Birdie's pin that Charlie Richie fixed 10 cents and my watch that he put a new hour hand on and cleaned It cost me $1.15 and I got a tile for Leu and Lora for them to gave to Nettie for Christmas 15 cents Dr Hyde here tonight a few minutes He is going to sev Jennie Holcomb Mrs. Horace Easton is very sick with cancer in her stomach Will Armstrong here and picked the rotten apples exit from my apples in the cellar He charged me 25 cents I paid him for it. Friday, Dec. 4 It snowed last night and I cleaned the walks all off clean Nettie. Rankin. Opal. Lora and Leu here all day Nettie. Rankin. Opil and I went down to the stores Nettie got some stuff to the stores I got 10 cents worth of ginger snaps to Cairns for the children Nettie went and got some saw dust to John Cairns' ice house to put in some cushions Orra Storms is real bad Lily Parker is real sick Walter Parker's girl with typhoid fever Birdie and Frances here a little while They were to Mrs Cahill's all day She cut exit Birdie's new dress and Frances had to try hers on They both ate to Mrs Cahills George put old Jerry in my bam Then he went home Dr. Hyde stopped in and got Nettie's clean ckxhes and her tatter bowl and took a lot of her things home Then long after dark he stop­ ped for Nettie. Lora and Rankin and Leu rode home with Dell Jones She went by Dock's and Opal suyed with Iva and I all night Dr Hyde gone to see George Mullen He is stick The boy said I put six pails of waler on my house plants today Saturday. Dec. 5 Lora Hyde's birthday. eight years It is nice today Little Opal Hyde is here with Iva and I nuts for Opal Hyde, my link granddaughter Dr Hyde came in a minute and left some sweet milk for Opal and some clean clothes. Then he has gone to see his sick folks. Mrs. Minerva Wilcox here and Lenard Livingstone here to see about his pension papers. Lots of soldiers today to get their papers fixed and lots here yesterday to get their papers fixed out to John Cairns' Opal and 1 went after the mail 1 got Opal Hyde 10 cents worth of candy Florence Coleman went today to Albert Storms to work. Mrs. Asher Sunlcy finished moving yesterday Their hogs and cattle and family to the Sunlcy farm in Orangeville. Sunday. Dec. 67 It has been pleasant all day and not a soul here only Opal and Iva and 1. Frances and Bir­ die went by but did not stop in Link Opal is with me yet. It is a commencing to rain again tonight I saw Albert Storms uke Mrs. Lena Doyl home today and Harvey Adams came after his wife this afternoon Candice Willis is here a helping to care for Orra Storms 1 gave Opal cards and pictures to put in her trunk Monday, Dec. 7 It snowed a very little last night Dr Hyde brought me some sweet and sour milk when he came along this morning and Leu and Lora came to school Mrs Carpenter here this morning a few minutes. I wrote a line to Mrs F A Warner and sent it to Jacksonville. Florida and put in two sumps for some shells 1 took it to the office I got a book for Birdie entitled "Evangelme" 35 cents and one for Willie entitled "Betsey Jane A Riding a Wheel " 25 cents and a gallon of oil 10 cents Murphy boy told me that Tom Fox's wife was real sick and wanted Dr Hyde to come over there Leu and Lora suyed here ail night Nina Brandstetter here Leu andLora went home with Nina and Iva and Opal and I went in to see Mrs Carpenter tonight Tuesday. Dec. 8 It is a nice day only so awful muddy Leu and Lora here They rode home w ith Dock tonight Frank Barn's wife here, she used to be Losa Pope Opal and I went to Mrs. Tem­ ple's store He said the Christmas goods would be opened tomorrow Iva has gone after the mail Alice Williams here today She is a canvassing for books I signed for three Opal is here with me yet tonight Dr Hyde l. up town tonight after his mail Edward W Gilkey died this morning at his home in Richland. Kalamazoo county. Mich Wednesday. Dec. 9 It is a real pleasant day overhead but it is so muddy tn the roads Nettie sent a line by Leu and sample of the beans and I took it to Mr. Temple He sent a line back to Nettie and I will send it tonight to Nettie 1 got six sticks of liconce for Leta. Lora, and Opal and Rankin. 5 cents I got a white glass mug for Opal with birds on. 5 cents. Leta and Lora here and went to school and suyed here all night Lora got Opal and 1 a handsome calendar of a little girl Mrs Carpenter here this afternoon I gave her some pieces of my dress and some burlap for a rug Nettie Kerns was here a little while and brought me some medicine that George Kern got for me Leu. Lora. Opal. Iva and I went to Mrs Wilcox' and Leu and Lora went and got my Christian Hvtz'J and a letter from Mary Ann Bugbee Mrs Sarah Easton died today at her home in Otsego of cancer of the stomach Thursday. Dec. 10 It is a nice day but the roads are real bad Leu and Lora sUyed all night They have gone to school and Opal is with me I went to Cairns' store I got I 2 yard ot dotted mull for Opal's doll's dress 4 cents and I got two towels 50 cents Mixed nuts 20 cents then I went to George Kern's I got 10 worth of cam­ phor gum and 3 cakes of toilet .soap 30 cents and he gave me 3 cigar boxes and 4 almanacs and a small wooden box I let Opal hate it and she let me have hers John Cairns let me hate 2 calendars I gave one to ha Donis on Frances and Birdie here to dinner They went to Mrs. Cahill's to gel their dresses tat she did not have either one done. Nettie Hyde came here. Rankin suyed with Mrs Russell. I got a vinegar cruel for Nettie, a I’tile girl on the grasses 25 cents and a little wooden box to put Opal's colored pencils in 10 cents and three white vases 10 cents apiece. 30 cents and one for myself 10 cents and a scratch book for Opal 5 cents. 1 fixwi on Opal's doll's clothes tonight af»er she vent to bed Some of them and lots of other things put upsUirs and locked them up and the key in my pocket Mrs Vandebrook paid me all up in full and took her note Friday . Dec. 11 Mrs. Sarah Easton buried today with cancer of her stomach. It is colder tonight. Il has been so warm today, the sun shone so warm and nice all day. Meeting to ti>c Baptist church tonight Leu and Lora came to school today and rode home with Vine Novels She has been to sec her sister. Orra Storms that has cancer She is failing all the time Dr Hyde threw some of Opal's clothes upon the porch when he went by this forcnixm Then tonight he stopped in again and asked Opal it she would go home She said no Opal and I went downtown I went to Del Blackman s I saw Dcbroah Blackman or Gillispie there. Det's sister I got a pound of candy and a pound of raisins ot him tor Christmas I got to Temples a little box for Is a 10 cents and I got to John Cairns a handker chief for Lora's birthday and one for Mrs Crawford 5 cents each and a calico for Iva and an apron and a white vase tor Cecilia Diamond Mrs Carpenter here tonight tor a while Tip Ketchum here a good while today He gave Opal some peanuts I saw Doda and Bina Brandstetter in the store and Tom Benson was drunk today. He could hardly sit in the buggy with Charles Scdgeweck 1 have marked lots of Christmas presents today and sewed on Opal's doll's shirt tonight I have finished the doll tonight while Opal was to sleep Saturday, Dec. 12 It is a beautiful day today Little Opal here yet Her and I went up town I got to Det Blackman's 7'-t lbs. of rolled oats for 25 cents and went to the Post Office and I got a letter from Lavancha Stowe and my shells from Mrs F A Warner from Jacksonville. Florida Nina Brandstetter here this morning and tonight again 1 gave her some Florida sand and some from Selkirk Lake and Mime from Reed City from lhe mineral springs on the Hersy River and some from Benton Har­ bor. Leu Loveland here and Harold Temple and Hannah Harthom all here today Dr Hyde here tonight and brought some milk for Opal Hyde Opal and I went to Mrs Carpenter's a few minutes then we went for the mail Pcrmilian Collier and Mrs Charlott Russell was there. They all went with us after the mail Charley Thruston here today I let him take his cane home today, the nice one that he let me take five years ago when I had rheumatism so bad the Baptist is a holding revival meeting to the Chapel Have been for a week I fixed seven bags out of mosquito netting and put m candy, nuts, raisins, peanuts. 1 sent a sack to Louisa. Bailie's little Fred and got one for Leta. Lora. Opal. Rankin. Ralph and Lavern for Christmas Sunday, Dec. 13 I wrote a letter to the Christian Herald of­ fice. New York to let them know that I did not get my book that I sent for with lhe Herald's "Home Life Made Beautiful" by Margaret E Sangster. Birdie and Willie here Birdi? brought me a can of milk. Willie stayed a half hour Mrs. Russell here 'till night Then she went back to stay all night with Mrs Carpenter for she don't feel well Opal and I went to sec her a few minutes. Ida and Nina and John Bradstetter war. there Orra Stnrms is a failing all the time. I wrote a letter to Eveline Spaulding Daubney tonight. Iva don't feel well, she says. Dr George R Hyde and grandson, 1915 Monday, Dec. 14 It was cool last night but real pleasant today again Leta and Lora has gone to school to­ day I went uptown and look Eveline Daubney s letter to the office and one to the Christian Herald for the book that did not come and I got to Cairns some popcorn and a mess of parsnips and a little game box for Opal 25 cents Then I got 25 cents worth of beef to Mr Drummond s and 26 cents worth of tatter to Mr Temples'. 2 sets of blocks. 20 cents. 9 cotton handkerchiefs 40 cents, and 2 linen ones 30 cents. $1 16 in all and I sent a dollar by Brigham to pay for my Plainwell paper and John brought me my other 10 photos of myself 1 paid John Brigham 75 cents for Nettie for 6 photos of the 4 children. Leta and Lora has gone with Nina Brandstctter tonight to singing school. Nettie and Myr­ tle Wilcox brought me a quart of new milk. I gave each a pink glass basket tonight for Christmas. Iva has been sick all day and I done the work. Leta and Lora stayed here all night. Richard Doyle from Middleville was here and all around a canvassing for books Tuesday, Dec. 15 Myrtle Wilcox's birthday today I sent one of my photo* to Millie Parker and one to Blanch Hyde Iva lay on the lounge and on the bed upstairs all day. I done all the work today and Monday Leta and Lora went home tonight. I got them some dinner and I sewed on my drawers some. 1 went and got my Telegraph papers tonight. Opal went with me. 1 got her a white dust pan with red dots on it and I got 4 little dolls. I gave one to Nettie Brown's littl girl Jane and one to Alice Wilcox. I saw Mrs. Adal inc Phetteplace I took some cabbage to Mrs. Carpenter but she was not at home so 1 left it by the door I sent 2 of my photos to Canada, one to Millie and one to Blanch Hyde Opal is here yet Mrs Carpenter and Mrs. Russell here They went over to meeting to the Baptist. Myrtle Wilcox birthday today They had a surprise on her tonight Mr Horton here tonight an hour raw Hl mil MttTfe ~ vfw 8260 Auxiliary 304 State St.. Nashville. Michigan Lenten services shared between two local charges The Country Chapel / Banfield charge and the Peace / Quimby charge of the United Methodist Church will celebrate the Lenten season with combined Sunday evening ser­ vices. beginning Feb. 20. The first worship service will be at Peace United Methodis: Church at 7 p.m. next Sun­ day The Res Kay Pratt will bring the message that night, with members of the Peace church providing music for the evening During the six-week celebration, the pastors of lhe cooperating charges will bring the messages at the services. On March 20. a Youth Night will be held al Country Chapel with the contemporary music of "Walchband" providing the program All youth are invited to share in this evening For more information, call the Revs. Kay or Merlin Pratt at 812-758-3149 or Rev Susan Trowbridge at 517-726-1495 The following is a schedule of the dales and places for the Lenten senes Feb 20 Peace U M C . the Rev Kay Pratt Feb 27 Country Chapel U M C . the Rev Susan Trowbridge March 6 Quimby CMC. the Res Merlin Pratt March 13 Banfield U M C . the Res Susan Trowbridge March 20 - Country Chapel i Youth Night). Watchband March 27 - Palm Sunday. Peace U M C . the Revs Kay and Merlin Pratt Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER and become a well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 Saturday,Feb. 26g 6:00 P.M. til MIDNIGHT & $ NO COVER CHARGE! § Black Jack • Money Wheel Raffles & Roulette — $500 HOUSE LIMIT — Food & Fun for Everyone! — PUBLIC INVITED — Proceeds for Sports Fund Hastings Kiwanis Club presents a... WORLD TRAVEL SERIES Narrated by.... Ted Bumiller in Person “EGYPT and THE NILE” Color Motion Pictwes Narrated in Person! Friday, Feb. 18 • 7 pm Sat., Feb. 19th Freeport Shamrock Tavern Due to School Activity at Central Auditorium This Program will be Held at a NEW LOCATION Lecture Hall HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL 9 p.m. - 1 a.m. ADULTS) MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon li.ua'bie at the door (SENIORS) s4°° *350 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17. 1994 Delton High School holds Winterfest pep assembly Delton Kellogg High School held its Winterfest Pep Rally Friday afternoon to get ready for its basketball game against Pennfield that night. Here, the Delton basketball team is introduced to the pepped student body The cheerleaders performed an intricate skit about what happens to your chewing gum if you leave it lying around. The varsity volleyball team was introduced to the student body during the pep assembly. Write us a Letter! A roused student section getr in to the ’blue and white fight* chant The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signa­ ture, address and phone number. 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Ml 49058 me vai&ny wiesuirig team was introduced at the assembly and its members were congratulated on their accomplishments over the season Red Cross has list of day care providers The Barr) County chapter of the American Red Cross has announced a new partnership with Thornapple Day Care Providers, a recently organized non-profit group of people TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING SUNSET CHANNEL WEED ERADICATION AND CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants by dredging the Sunset Channel portion of Bristol Lake (the "Improvements”) from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Those parcels in the Sunset Shores and Sunset Shores No. 2 which abut Sunset Channel, more particularly described as follows: Lots 13 through 16, inclusive, of the Plat of Sunset Shores, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 20, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and Lots 69 through 86, inclusive, of the Plat of Sunset Shores No. 2. as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 39. in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds. TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. March 9. 1994, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at the Township Hall/Fire Station, 13555 M-37, Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. June Doster. Clerk Dated: February 9. 1994 Township of Johnstown who have “licensed” day care homes The Red Cross office now has a list of "licensed” day care providers in Barn1 Coun­ ty and their telephone numbers New parents, those new to lhe area or who need a new- care giver can call lhe Red Cross or stop in at the office at 116 E. State St., above JC Penney's. “We arc stressing the licensing of these folks because only licensed day care providers will be on this list.” said Karen Despres, local Red Cross chapter director "If you are licensed and have not been contacted and would like to join this group, you may also call We will give you the number of the peo­ ple who arc organizing the Thornapple Day Care Providers "If you arc nol licensed and think vou would like to he. the Thornapple Day .arc Providers arc willing to help you through that process as well " There also w ill be a list of questions to ask during an interview of a potential day care provider available for anyone who needs it This especially could be helpful to new parents Those who use the service will he evpcclcd to do their own checking of references and w hether or not a person smokes or has pets a child may be allergic to "Those of -as al the Barrs Counts Red Cross and lhe members of the Thornapple Day Care Providers feel very strongly that this is a wonderful opportunity to provide bad­ ly needed public service al no charge to anyone." Despres said The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is a member agency ol lhe United Way The Winterfest royalty took part in a ’chariot race’ that tested the participants' strength, skill and body weight as they dragged each other around a race course in the gym. Blindfolded students took part in the "Mating Game," where the participants were broken into different animal groups. The students then had to try and find others in their group by making sounds like their group animal. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY call 945-9554 Members of each class competed in a line race, where the people at the end of the line had to crawl to the front between the legs of everyone in front of them �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 17, 1994 — Page 11 Learn ‘N Play youngsters enjoy a turn at bowling LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE Teacher Kim Voshell helps Stevi Glass find the right holes with the right fingers. Everyone had a turn with special small balls, and the gutters were filled with bumpers so no one bowled a gutter ball. An activity that all can enjoy in the cold winter weather is bowling. So, the kids from Learn *N Play visited Hastings* Bowl last week to bowl a few lanes. School children were with the regular crew because of a snow day. | Phillip Thomas Leinhart Elaine Marie Powers NASH VILLE - Phillip Thomas Leinhart, 49, of Naabvilk, wem to be with the Lord on Tues­ day, February 15, 1994 al his home. He was bom September 16,1944 in Jackson the son of Joseph and Frances (Hull) Lienhart. He attended Lansing Christian School and graduated from Eastern High School in Lans­ ing in 1963. He graduated from L.C.C. and taught classes there in painting and interior decorating. He served in the Army during the Viet Nam Conflict as a paratrooper in Okinawa and the Mohave desert as a sharpshooter. Mr. Leinhart married Jackie Sunton on December 2, 1966 in Lansing. His employment included painting and inter­ iordecorating, insurance salesman, oil drilling, Goodyear Company, Meijer Department Store, and Oldsmobile for 25 years, his last position as steward for the union. He also had his own tax service business, and his landscapic J busi­ ness, Phil’s Pine Tree Sales. He was a member of the Maple Grove Bible Church and enjoyed fishing, especially deep sea fishing, hunting, playing Chess, and his property on Wall Lake. Mr. Leinhart is survived by his wife, Jackie; two sons, Thomas Phillip and Carl Joseph; grandchildren, Chris, Cory, Amber, Katherine, and Cody; brothers and sister. Dale Lienhart of Holt; Pat Lienhart of Gordonsville, Virginia; Annette Kruliski of California; Micheal Lienhart of Lansing; Timothy Lienhart of Califor­ nia; and Jeffery Lienhart of Eaton Rapids; Also surviving are his mother, Frances Lienhart; and many nieces and nephews, great nieces and great nephews He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Lienhart. Visiution will be held Thursdav February 17, from 12:00P.M. to 9:00P.M. at' the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Hnme, Nashville. Funeral Services will be held Friday, Febru­ ary 18, at the funeral home with Reverend Marvin Potter officiating. Burial will be held at the Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Phillip Leinhart Memorial Fund. NASHVILLE - Elaine Marie Powers, 68, of Nashville passed away Saturday, February 12, 1994 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was born on April 15,1925 in Castleton Township of Barry County the daughter of Oliver and Margaret (Loftus) Downing. She attended Chance Country School and graduated from Nashville High School ir 1943. On October 4, 1952 she married James T. Powers in Angola, Indiana. She was an insurance processor for Beedle Agency, Andrews Agency. He* ker Agency all in Nashville and owned and operated Powers Service with her husband for 22 years. S>ie was a den mother, member of lhe St Cyril Catholic Church Altar Guild, and enjoyed bingo, sewing, yard sales, crossword puzzles, camp­ ing, and being with her family, especially her grandchildren. Surviving are her husband. Jim; children, Sharon (Rich) Varney of Nashville, Margaret (Ron) Felder of Vermontville, James Michael (Terry) of Nashville, Patrick J. (Karen) of Nashville, and Maryellen K. (Michael) Crilly of Nashville; seven grandchildren; one great­ granddaughter, Randi Shae Varney; brother, Duane (Betty) Downing, Howard (Par) Down­ ing , and Oliver “Babe" (Clarabelle) Downing, all of Nashville. She was preceded by mother and father, step-father, Glen White; brother, Leon Downing. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Tues­ day, at the Sl Cyril Catholic Church in Nash­ ville with Reverend Charles Fischer officiat­ ing. Burial al Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Nashville Fire and Ambulance Department. 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The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper...945-9554 PUBLIC NOTICE February 17, 1994 BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN TOWNSHIP Daniel Featherly has sighted lhe pivotal pin way down the alley. The only thing to do now it hit it with the ball. Kacy Hooten observes. 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Except those parts of the filing which may be withheld as proprietary, the filing is available for public inspection and copying in the office of the Township Clerk, 284 N. Briggs Rd., Middleville, Ml 49333. Interested parties are encouraged to submit written comments on the filing to the Clerk not later than seven (7) days after the date this Public Notice is published. equaiuattc-n ratios and multipliers necessary to compute irxjrwdual state equalued «aiuaiion for real and personal property for 1 »4 assessments Rana J. Scatrough Eqntzaton Doctor February 15, 1994 Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk WHEREAS d*fouli ha» b**n mod* in th* term* ond conditions of a certain Mortgage mod* by Georg* ond Oort*n* Caldwell hutband and wife Mortgagor* to Mortgage America Inc a Michigan corporation Mortgagee doted the 29th day of May 1990 ond recorded in the Office o< the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry S*ot* of Michigan and on the 18th day of June 1990 in liber 500 of Mortgage* on Page* 763 767 and which aforesaid Mortgage wot subsequently assigned to Fleet Finance Inc a Dele ware cor poration on the 29th day ol Moy 1990 ond record ed m the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Borry State of Michigan and on the 18th day of June 1990 in Liber 500 of Mortgages on Page 768 and, WHEREAS the amount claimed to be due on send mortgage a* of the dole of this Notice is the sum of Fifty Two Thousand Two Hundred Sixty Nine ond 59 100th* Dollar* ($52 269 52) for principal in terest ond insurances, ond WHEREAS no suit or proceeding at low or equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any port thereof and default having been mode whereby the power o* sale con tamed m said mortgages has become operative NOW THEREFORE by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgage ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and provided, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 17th day of March. 1993, at 2 00 in the afternoon, local time, said mortgage shall be foreclosed ot sale at public auction to the highest bidder in the main lobby of the Courthouse. 220 W State Street, in the City ol Hostings. County of Barry. State ol Micigon (that being one ol the places ol holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. as aforesaid, on said .nor tgoge with the interest thereon at the applicable note rote ond oil legal costs, charges ond expenses. including th* ottorney f*o allowed by low ond also any sums which may b* paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises. The premises described in said mortgage is located in the City of Plainwell. County of Borry and legally described a* The East fractional 1 /4 of the Northeast I 4 of Section 30 Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan EXCEPT: Beginning at a point found by commen­ cing ot the East quarter post of Section 30 Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Borry County. Michigan ond running thence South 01 degrees 45'58" West 1951 05 feet along the East line of the Northeast quarter of soid section to lhe place of beginning of this description Thence con­ tinuing South 01 degrees 45 58 West 690.38 feet along the East line of soid section to the East quarter post of said section. Thence north 88 degrees 27 55 West 570 74 feet along the Eost ond West quarter line to point A” on the shore of Cook Lake. Thence North 36 degrees 15’51" Eost 198.61 feet along on intermediate traverse on the shore ol said lake to Point B Thence continuing along said traverse North 35 degrees 54 55 Eost 113.0 feet to point “C. Thence continuing along said traverse North 18 degrees 27'54 Eost 228.24 feet to point ”D". Thence continuing along said traverse North 70 degrees 23’51" East 139.53 feet to point "E" Thence continuing along said traverse North 24 degee* 06’26" East 178.92 feet to point "F" Thence South 88 degree* 27 55" East 13) .28 feet to beginning along with a parcel of land lying bet­ ween the shore of Cook Lake ond the above men­ tioned intermediate traverse described as beginn ing at the above mentioned point ’’A" ond running thence North 88 degrees 27'55 West 15.0 ♦ to the shore of Cook Lake, thence Northeasterly along the shore of said lake to point which is North 88 degree* 77’55 ” West X O + feet of above describ­ ed point T". Thence South 88 degrees 27’55 Eost 30.0 + feet to Point "F". EXCEPT Beginning ot the Northeast corner of Section 30. Town 1 North, Range 10 West Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan thence South. 387 feet along the Eost line of th* Northeast Quarter of soid section: thence West 225 feet parallel with the North line of said Norhteast Quarter: thence North. 387 feet parallel with said East line to soid North line: Thence Eost along said North line to the point of beginning Reserving the North ond East 33.0 f**i for highway purpose* AND ALSO EXCEPT A parcel of land in the Nor theott 1/4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan. Being more particularly described a* follow*: Beginning at a point on the East lino of soid Section 30. Distant S 01 degrees 45'56 W. 816.43 feet, from the Northeo*! corner of soid Sec­ tion; thence continuing S. 01 degrees 45’58" W. along said Eost section line 300.00 feet, thence N 88 degree* 14 02' W 290 40 1**1 lhenc* N 01 degrees 45’58' E. parallel to said Eost Section line. 300.00 feet thence 6 88 degree 14XJ2 E 290 40 feet, to the place of beginning AND ALSO EXCEPT A parcel of land in the Nor­ theast one-quarter of Section 30 Town 1 North Rang* 10 West, described os: Commencing at the Northeast corner of soid Section 30, thence South 01 degree* 45’58" West. 614.43 feel along the East line cl the Northeast one-quarter of said Section 30 to the point of beginning: thence continuing South 0 degrees 45’58 West. 202.00 feet along said East line, thence North 88 degree* 14’02'' West. 290 40 feet, thence South 01 degree* 45'58 West. 300.00 feet parallel with said East line: Thence South 88 degrees 14"O2 East. 290.40 feet to said East Line, thence South 01 degree* 45'58 West 200 feet along said East line, thence North 88 degree* 14*02" West. 526 00 feet, thence North 01 degrees 45'58 East 702.00 feet parallel with said East line, thence South 88 degrees 14'02'' Eost. 526.00 feet to the point of beginning, reserving the Easterly 33 feet for highway purpose* Prairieville Township Borry County. Michigan TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the period of redemption, pursuant to MCL 600 3240 shall be six (6) month* from the time of the sole unless said premises ore abandoned in which event the redemption period shall be thirty (30) day* Doted January 26 1994 FLEET FINANCE INC Assignee of Mortgage MARTIN H NEUMANN Attorney ot Law (2 24) NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945-9554 ______________________ j �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17. 1994 Saxons just 21-1/2 points out of first Hastings places fifth in Twin Valley wrestling tourney Heavyweight wrestler Sparky Wecdall was defeated by an old nemesis and Clayton Mackenzie, known for his long-distance running, upset lhe number one and two seeded wrestlers in the 125-pound weight class as the Hastings varsity wrestling team placed fifth in the Twin Valley league meet. Saturday. Cole Bowen (152 lbs.) had two pins and a 7-4 decision in lhe finals to claim bis first league championship. Mackenzie, who entered the championships with a 7-8 record pinned the No. 2 seeded player and won a 9-6 decision over lhe No. 1 seed in the finals to take the gold. This was bis second league championship in the last three years. Weedall, 19-2 this season, has been beaten both times by Ben Tackett of Coldwater. He lost in the finals io overtime 5-3 io Tackett for the silver finish. Taking third place in lhe meet were Tim Cook C35) and Chris AUen (140). Both had two pins and a decision on their way to the consolation bracket victory. Jamie James (171) and Craig Bowen (145) both had two victories, but lost in the consolation round finals and had to settle for fourth place. Jeremai Cook (119). Tom Moore (130), Malt Mackenzie (160) and Kris Javor (189) also had wins toward team points but did not finish in the top four. "We wrestled well for the day," said coach Dave Furrow. "I am pleased with the results. As a team, we probably had our finest day on the mats." Furrow said the Saxon wrestlers worked hard and moved better than they had been doing recently. "Of the 22 wins on the day, 12 were by pin." The tournament was much closer than other league meets in the area as the top five teams were separated by 21 1/2 points. Sturgis woo the meet with 136 1/2 points, followed by Harper Creek with 135. Coldwater with 129 1/2 and Lakeview 116 1/2. Marshall came in sixth with 87 1/2 followed by Hillsdale with 75 1/2 and Albion with 64 1/2. Eighth grade boys basketball summary The Hastings eighth grade boys A” basketball team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview 42-32 at the Pennficld Invitational Ttxima ment Feb 5 in Battle Creek The Saxons led at half time 18-15. but managed only three points in the third quarter Ed VanderMolcn led the Saxon attack with wrestlers placing in the top four in their individual weight class, including five taking championships, the Trojan matmen walked away with their sixth Ok Blue Conference Championship in the last seven yean. The Trojans won the championship with 200 team points, outdistancing Hamilton (157 1/2), Byron Center (144 1/2). Kelloggsville (97 1/2). Comstock Park (87) and Godwin (35) in the Saturday meet. Jody Blain was the heavyweight champion with a pin over his Godwin opponent in 15 seconds, over Byron Center in 1:38 and a 7-4 decision over Hamilton. kiiey Webster (112 lbs.) had a first-round bye. In the second round he pinned his Kelloggsville opponent in 1:49 and pinned Hamilton for lhe championship. Ryan Winchell (130) also had a firstround bye. He then pinned Hamilton in 1:29 and Byron Center in 1:33 to take lhe gold. Ty Middleton (171) won his weight class with a fall over Comstock Park in 17 seconds. Godwin in 29 seconds and Byron Center in 3:55. Joel Appel won gold with pins over Godwin in 33 seconds. Hamilton in 3:32 and Comstock Park in 5:39. Finishing in second place was Luke Middleton (135). with a first-round bye and a fall over kelloggsville in 4:27. He lost to Byron Center in the finals 8-0. Chad Foster (140) also took lhe silver with a first-round bye and a fall over Byron Center in 1:29. He put up a long fight over Hamilton, but lost 5-4 in the championship round. Taking third place finishes were Andy Nelson (103), Sean Crofoot (119) and Many Bender (145). Finishing fourth were Steve Austin (152) and Steve Lehman (160). The team slipped passed Byron Center 10 poinb K.le Puty, five rebounds ninc p,,mls d">’f’cd ,n «'gh< pmnu and led lhe rebounder. »nh nine board. The Saxon squad fini.be. the .ear 6-3 with a second place fim.h al the Pennfield In.ila ttonal Tournament Hastings frosh downed by Marshall eagers Hastings' Clayion MacKenzte recorded a pm over the No 2 and a 9-6 decision over the No. 1 wrestler to win the 125-pound weight class at the Twin Valley league meet The Hastings freshman basketball team was defeated in a close match by Marshall 45-40. Friday. The young Saxons had fallen back by four at the end of lhe first half and seven after three periods. In the fourth quarter the team was down by as many as eight before running off a string of baskets and tying lhe score with two minutes left in the contest. The Saxon squa-1. down by a basket with 14 seconds on the clock, had a chance but the ball failed to go through the hole and Hastings was forced to foul Marshall made its free throws which led to the final margin of victory. Leading scorers for the Saxons were Jason Fuller with 15 and Jon Lawrence with eight. Teague OMara led the team with six rebounds and Jason Fuller and Jay Bollhouse had five each 7th graders win awards at hoops banquet Jim Storms won four awards at lhe Hastings middle school seventh grade boys basketball end-of-ieason banquet Feb. 10. Storms won awards for scoring lhe most points per game (10.3), having the most rebounds (7.9), most steals per game (4.4) and being selected as the most valuable player on defense by the team. Luke Warner recieved two awards, one for best free-throw percentage (80) and tying with Adam Whitney for most assists per game (2). Whitney was also voted best Cole Bowen (152) works his way toward one ot two pins on his way to earning his first Twin Valley Championship w Middleville wins OK Blue league meet, again With ail 13 of Middleville's vanity Banner SPORTS Earning five wins in lhe duals were Appel, who had one pin. one major decision, two decisions and a forfeit, and Winchell, who had three pins, one technical fall and a forfeit. Middleton had four pins, including a quick 16 second victory over his Comstock Park opponent. His only loss of the week was a major decision to Hart. Others with four wins were kilcy Webster with two pins, a major decision and ii forfeit, and Bender (145/152) with two pins, a decision and a forfeit. Chad Foster (140/145) had two pins and a forfeit victory. Sle^e Austin (145) had two pins and a decision. Jamie Foster (140) and Crofoot (125) had two pins and Middleton had one. Gary ketchum (135) had a major decision and a forfeit, Dallas Monroe (160) and luChman each had a decision and Ben Osborne had a win by a forfeit. 36-33, downed Cortnock Part 48-20 and trashed kelloggsville 55-24 to keep a perfect 5-0 record prior to going into the Ok Blue Conference meet. Saturday. In the rest of the week's action for the grapplers. the Trojans beat Hart 51-22 and. with the help of five weight classes forici'ed. downed Muskegon High School 59-15. Blain led the team with five pins in lhe five duals. Panthers have seven in top four at KVA wrestling meet The Delton varsity wrestling team had one weight-class champion, two runners-up and third place finisher in the Kalamazoo Valley Association wrestling meet. Saturday. Pennficld won the league meet with 216 1/2 points, followed by Galesburg-Augusta with 171 1/2 and Mattawan with 84. Delton garnered 78 points and Paw Paw had 65. Jason Thomas (160 lbs.) defeated Nathan Oliver of Pennficld to win his weight class Taking silvers for lhe Panthers were Travis Homister. who lost to Malt Higgs of Pennfield 14-3 in the finals, and Jason Charkowski (135) who lost to Brian Winters of Pennficld 13-5. John Murphy (145) won the consolation round with a 13-2 major decision over Brandon Moore of Galesburg-Augusta. Finishing fourth were Tyler McCarty (152). 2.-J& Tack (130) and Garrett Stamphler (119). In action previous to the kVA meet, Delton defeated Bath Feb. 10. 54-21. The only winning match actually wrestled was by Murphy, who won by fall in 2:15. All the ocher points for Delton came by way of forfeit. Delton was also defeated bv 1-akewood on Feb. 10,48-27. Winning for Delton was Charkowski by a pin in 3:00, Thomas by pin in 2:17, Homister by pin in 49 seconds and Dan Smith (189) by pin in 2:20. McCarty won his weight class by a 9-5 decision. Delton ends the season 3-1 in the kVA and will travel to Middleville. Wednesday for team districts and Paw Paw on Saturday for individual districts. YMCA News and Scores; Larry Poll Realty YMCA-Youth Council's Blair’s Landscaping Men's Basketball Standings Bliss C League: Did not play Flexfab B League: Tooth Fairies 46 vs. Viking B League: Gold Corporation 32. Flexfab 16 vs. Air Jonah 72. Hastings Savings/Loan Blair s Landscaping forfc.’ vs. Clearview Lakewood Merchants Properties forfeit. Hastings Sa rings and Loan Tooth Fames 58 vs Pennock Hospital 47; Larry Poll Realty Pennock Hospital 58 vs Bliss 50; Hastings Fiberglass 46 vs Viking Corporation Lakewood Merchants 84 Hastings Fiberglass A League: Hamilton Excavating 90 vs. Bosley Siegel Whites 64; Petersons won by YMCA-Youth Council's forfeit over Peters Food and Spirits. Bosley Adult Indoor Soccer Siegel ' Whites 50 vs Peters Food and Spirits Green 80; Petersons 59 vs 1SG 95 Lt Blue C League Maroon Ag Boys .5-1 Red . Riverbend 5-2 Yellow Union Bank 2-4 2-4 Art Meade YMCA High School Hastings Mutual ..................................2-5 3 on 3 A league Swat... ISG......... 6-0 Whitey A lhe Estab Hamilton’s Excavating ........................ 4-1 Tiny Teens Petersons 2-3 Zut Peters Food A Spirits................................ 2-4 Miller Time Bosley 'Siegel W hite O-6 Fred Bear B League: Blue Dream Team Air Jonah......... .6-2 Supersonics Clearview Prop ... . 5-2 Hustlers 3-4 4-1 2 6 O-8 7-0 7-1 4-4 4-5 4-5 0-7 7-0-1 5 2-0 3-2-2 1-6 0 0-6-1 5-0-1 4-0-2 4-1-1 4 3 3-3 3 2 2-4 .0-7 0 " Sunday Family Open Gyms Every Sunday, until Mar 6. the YMCA will have lhe Hastings High School gy m open for open gy ms The gym opens at 2 and closes at 4 Activities will be basketball, volleyball, and rollerskating (bring your own equipment) The cost for the activity is S2 per person with a family cap of $5 Those with youth m grades six or lower must be accompanied by a parent The cost for those in seventh grade or older who w ill be coming without a parent is S2 per person Youth Indoor Soccer Beginning Saturday. Feb 6 until Mar 19. the YMCA will be offering indoor soccer to youth tn grades one through eight The pro­ gram will take place in the Hastings High School’s gym Fifth and sixth graders will meet from 8 30-9 30 am. first and second graders from 9 45-10 45 a m . third and frnirth graders from 11-12 noon and seventh and eighth graders from noon to I p m The cost for the five-week program is SI0 Participants may also pay $2 per visit Scholarships are available upon request Preregistratnin is not required There will be no meeting on Feb 26 and Mar 5 offensive player. Dustin Humphrey and Silas Smith won an award for best three-point field goal percentage (50) and Greg Brower for best field goal percent; ge (54). Tim Russell was voted the player with lhe best hustle, Mark Haywood for having the best sportsmanship. Josh Haywood for the most improved, Steve Storrs for the best player/coach team member and Josh Dickinson for being the most valuable manager. ( BOWLING SCORES^ Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 58-34; Varney’s Stables 51-41. Mace's Pharmacy 50W-4IW; H A S. Machine 49-43; Valley Realty 45VJ-46W; Hair Care Center 44-18; Misfits 4356-4816; Nashville Chiropractic 43-49; Lifestyles 39-53; Cornerstone Realty High Games A Series: P Smith 268. 218. 637; T. Christopher 198, 541, E. Mcsccar 192,489; B. Smith 194.480; N Varney 171. 492; E Vanessa 203 . 500; P Castleberry 166. 469; M. Brimmer 162 . 454; J. Doster 158. 442; G. Otis 175. 459. B Miner 164. 445; R. Kucmpel 172, 411; B Vrogindewey 168. 450. C. Shuster 156, 378; P Snyder 138. 376; R Reichard 167, 418; S Brimmer 177. 393; D Brewer 168, 423. High Games: C. Watson 154; J. Pettengill 150; T. Soya 175; S Breitner 155; K. Becker 182; M Sull 151; J. Gardner 137. S Everett 149; F Schneider 159. Thursday Angels Old Town Tavern 55-33. Ray James Elec tnc 54-34. McDonald's 50-38: Big B's 42W-45W. Nashville Chiro 42W-45W. Good Gaines 8t Series: P Abendruth 179; T Daniels 202; L Tilley 194. K. Lcmaar 130; L Thomas 189. 473; S. Nciymeyer 168; C. Nichols 168; G. Marsh 151. 442; S Rose 164. 465; L Watson 161. 455. Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 6IW-26Vi. Mancino's 57-31; Valley Realty 42W-35W. Question Marks 52-36; Something Simple 51-37; Welton’s 49-39; Hummers 43,/»-44'6; Bosley's 41 V$-46W; Algonquin Farm 39-49; Leftovers 38-50; Varneys 36-52 Good Games A Series: F. Ruthruff 201. 545; K Thomason 182, 541; M. Dull 191. 503; N. Totten 174, 477. M. Atkinson 173. 474; B Tracy 171. 473; S Lambert 155. 447; P. Foote 155. 447; S. Mogg 159. 441; J Power 162. 439; T Joppie 147. 427. N Hummel 153. 420; S. Dryer 141. 410; R Kucmpel 163. 403; L Allen 142. 388. B Moore 142; L Johnson 193; B Sexton 132; C Swinkunas 123 Bowlen »tes Kent Oil 52-36. Dorothy's Hairstyling 48-40; Hecker’s Ins 47W-40W; Bennett Ind 45W-42W; Carlton Ctr Exc 37-51; D J Electric 34-54 Good Games A Series: M Memck 175. 438. J Hamilton 157. 438. B Maker 178. 473. M Garber 186. 460. R Murphy 174. 439. T Christopher 2(N. 568. G Otis 196. 518. T Redman 146. 394. S Merrill 214. 560. L Elliston 245. 622 Good Games: S Dunham 155. D Snyder 193 . 548. H Coenen 174. J McMillen 173 Sunday Night Mixed Really Rottens 57 *ri -34 '6. Dynamites 57-35; Awesome 4 55*ri-36*ri; Diehards 53-39; Misfits 52-40; B S.ers 49-43; Fear some 4 49-43, Load Hogs 47-15. Lucky Strikes 45*ri-42'ri; Friends 45'^-46'ri. Lef­ tovers 45-47. HAL 44'/i-47*ri. Homer Crew 44-32; Wanderers 43-45. Alley Cats 39*6-48*6; Holey Rollers 38'6-53*6; Not The Rude Ones 32'6-59'6 Women’s High Scries A Games: K Becker 197. 564. D Kelley 199. 553. D Snyder 202. 526. T Evans 180. 460. D Hughes 155. 439. S Cross 170. 430. M Bowman 181. 420. M Olsen 154. 413, M Evans 137. 379; L Friend 136. 375. B Thomas 177. D Bartimus 178. C Wilcox 154. J Mead 145. D Woody 138 Men’s High Series A Games: D. Barnes 244. 663; J Barnum 216. 625; F Mead 213. 569; D Storehouse 203. 568; F. Huey 226. 555; M Cross 191.486; G Burch 166. 461; J Davis 169. 453; S Evans 174, 428; G Hausc 214; K Lambeth 200. S Sanborn 200; R Swift 198 Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 55W-36*6. Miller Real Estate 55*6-36^; Unique Washtub Trio 55W-36W; Dewey s Auto Body 51W-40W; T M Lassies 51*6-40*6; Sabre Manufacturing 48*6-43’6; Jo's Bookkeeping 41-51; Hastings Bowl 41-51; Michclob 41-51; Outward Ap­ pearance 38*6-53*6; Rowdie Girls 37-55; Girrbach's 35*6-56Vj. Good Games A Series: M Snyder 224. 478; D Kelley 203 . 547; S VanDenhurg 197. 570. D Coenen. 215. 531; D Larsen 177. 514. H Service. 166. 464. V Carr 179. 491. R Owens 175. 490 Good Games: M Matson 169. L Potter 155; D Bums 173; L. Perry 160. P Cooley 161. M Kill 165; D Keeler 183; B Johnson 178; B Moore 172; D Gross 137. S Solmcs 145 Sundav Aft. Mixed Good A Bad 18-10; 4H's 17-11; Rebels 17-11; Freeportincans 16-12; Bad Boys - Bad Girls 15-13; Cripples 15-13. Odd Balls 15-13; Sage Builders 15-13; No Name 14-14; Cedar Creek Builders 13-15; Low Rollers 12-16; Hi Five IO-I8; Who's Next 9-19; BS Bowlers 9-11 Women’s Good Games A Series: J. Vaughn 191, 551. T Evans. 183. 477; B. Tracy 199. 475; B Roberts 168. 461; M. Herman 159. 450; G Herman 162. 435; T. Roth 139, 402; S Frisbee 148. 383; R. Sias 133. 330; S Landis 174. I Rulhruff 172; K Conger 171; J Dykchousc 160; B. Allcrding 144; J. Lord 143. G Eye 141; A King 138, D Conger 126. V Eye 120. L Planck 105 Men’s Good Games A .Series: M. Conger 192. 556; R Fay 191.555; D Herman 196, 554; D Gilbert 176. 515; G Sias 211, 509; R Planck 212. 507; T Burch 191. 504. D Conger 195. 498; D Mallincik 173. 493. B Redman 176. 490. T Dykchousc 177 . 473. K Barton 158. 440. T Burke 155. 437. B Eye 153. 429. R Conger 141. 398. R Louden 140. 371. M Vaughn 187; T. Vandenxcst 175. T Jarman 155. S Redman 154 Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 24-8; Woodmansee Construc­ tion 22-10; Mancino's 21-11; Neil’s Printing 19-13; Duds Post 241 19-13; NKOTB 17-15; 3 J's 16-16; Blue Light Special 14-18; Middle Lakers 14-18;Consumers Concrete 13-19; Lil Demons 13-19; Trigger Figuers 12-20; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 12-20, Mason/Davis Line 8-24. Mens High Games A Series C. Converse 172; D. Endres 233-613; M. Davis 202-575; D. Krammin 165; H. Bowman 190; R. Reed 220-234-199-653; R Snore 201; M Guy 199-568; R. .Villon 169-474; Jim Smith 197-454; T Neymeiyer 199-539; L Burch 185-535; P.Schlachler 188; E. Rice 158; B Goodnoe 211-198-540; R. Planck 187; G. Hause 224-559. Womens High Games A Series G Buchanan 184; J. Rice 206-540; B. Allcrding 175; M. Westbrook 180-506; D. McCoIe 189-472; S. Landis 188; D. Sinclair 159; 1. Rulhruff 184; F. Ruthruff 199; D. Slovmski 179; M. Cole 174; J. Davis 195-540; N Burr 159-454. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17, 1994 — Page 13 Middleville edges Delton 39-33 in non-conference hoops Sometimes its unclear for whom to cheer, the winners or the losers The Middleville varsity basketball team was host to Delton, Tuesday, and defeated the Panthers 39-33. but when the contest was done and the score book closed, the fans had to admit that both teams should have won the contest. Middleville, accustomed to scoring 60 and 70 points tn a game, was held in offensive limbo in the first and third quarters by a Delton team that has given up better than 50 points a game. The Trojans were stymied through 7:57 of the third period — scoring only two baskets. In the final three seconds of the penod. Jim Mason took a desperation shot under the basket, which limped through the hole. He was fouled and sank the free thow to give the Trojans a three-point lead. 26-23. going into the fourth. Gary Fisher put the DK team up 27-26 with 6:59 left tn lhe contest by draining both ends of a one-and-one. Chad Lyons hit the front end of his one-and-one and Howie Shattuck's f.eld goal, along with z scac by Middleville made the score 31-2/4 with 5:19 left in the game. That's when things fell apart for the Panthers. For the rest of the game. Deltoo was unable to score more than one basket. Middleville was able to score only four baskets and a free throw in lhe five-plus minutes, but il was enough to send the Delton team home with a loss. Both teams went to the free throw line 13 limes, Delton made seven. TK made nine. Both teams had 13 field goals. TK made four of them from three-point range, but Delton didn't make any. Middkvill? had 23 rebounds. Delton had 21. The Trojans had 18 turnovers, the Panthers had 17. Delton controlled the tempo of the game, keeping the Trojans from running away and Defton's Brad Myers goes over a host of Trojans for two points in the Panther loss to Middleville, 39-33 scoring lhe points they arc used to. while avoiding gelling into foul trouble, like the Panthers are used to. Delton coach Jim Hogoboom said "even though we lost, we took steps forward. We rebounded well and controlled the tempo both defensively and offensively." He added that Casey Craft and Ryan Mingcnnk both played well, which was what lhe Panthers needed io keep the pace of close cover on the TK players Middleville got playing time from Nate Bundy for lhe first time since his injury in lhe Maple Valley game in mid-January Mason, who made lhe shot in the final seconds of the third was also seeing more court lime. Steve Converse is still out with the broken hand. Both coaches were watching the game closely, as the game may be replayed during the district run in March when Middleville will be tournament host to Delton. Hastings. Wayland and Allegan Delton falls to 2-13 on the season and will play at home versus Kalamazoo Christian Friday .n a Kalamazoo Valley Association contest. Middleville goes to 11-4 overall and will be host to O-K Blue-leading and stateranked Calvin Christian, Friday. The Trojans are 8-3 in the OK Blue and Calvin is 10-1. Viking wrestlers place 3rd in Capital Circuit league meet The Lake wood varsity wrestling team placed third behind state-ranked Eaton Rapids and Mason in the Capital Circuit league wrestling meet Saturday The Vikings came away with 145 points, 80 behind Eaton Rapids and one behind Mason. Charlotte was fourth with 130 points followed by Okemos with 76 and I-ansmg Catholic Central with four. Jerry Jordan repeated as league champ with a 11-7 decision over Adam Robison of Okemos in the finals of the 130-pound weight class. Jordan also had a 1:34 pin over his LCC opponent and a first-round bye. He was seeded number one in his class. Many Landes (Hwt.). seeded No. 1, defeated No. 2 seeded Brent Conlin of Mason 4-1 to lake the gold. I-andes had a first-round bye and defeated No. 4 ranked Nathan Fewlcss of Okemos by a fall in 24 seconds Phil Root (112) superseded his No. 3 ranking by placing second. Iosin in the finals to No. 1 Ben Graham of Eaton Rapids by a pin in 5:12. Root beat lhe No. 2 seed by a fall in 3:4 i and had a first-round bye. Mert Sutherland (125) came within a point of upsetting the No. 1 seed from Eaton Rapids Aaron Dack in the finals. The match went the full six minutes and Dack came out ahead 6-5. Sutherland, ranked No. 2. pinned Jessica Giannone oi LCC in 31 seconds in the first round and had a 11-5 decision over Jose Pena of Charlotte in lhe second. No. 1-ranked Carl Fedcwa (140) lost in the finals to No. 2 Andy Judge of Eaton Rapids 4-2. The loss thwarted Fede was chance at being a three-time league champion at the 140-pound weight class. Fedcwa had a first-round bye and a 17-3 major decision over Charlotte. Gabe Steward was also beaten in lhe finals, losing by a fall in 49 seconds to No. I seeded Roger Thorn of Eaton Rapids. Steward had a first-round bye and a 16-9 decision over Okemos. Racing third for the Vikings were Aaron Raffier (135) and Matt Hilton (152). Raffier pinned his Charlotte opponent in 32 seconds before losing to the No. 2 seed from Mason, he came back to defeat LCC by a pin in 1:56 and Charlotte tn 12 seconds. Hilton, ranked No. 3, after a first-round bye. also succumbed to the No. 2 seed. He had a third-round bye and defeated Nic Leu to win the bronze Racing fourth for the Vikings were DJ. Wakely (119) with a pin over No. 4 Ty Chau of Mason. Aaron Raffier (145) with a Maple Valley finishes 4th in SMAA league meet, downs Bath The Maple Valley varsity wrestling team took a forth place finish in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association meet. Saturday. Leslie won the meet, followed by Olivet and Dansville. Dansville finished fifth. A.J. (Tony) Appel man was the top fink her for lhe Lions with a silver in lhe 130-pound weight class. He had a firstround bye and moved on to defeat his Leslie opponent 9-3. He lost in the finals to Dansville. Finishing with the bronze were Brian Bennett (135 lbs.) who won a fall over Bellevue in the consolation bracket in 1:40. Brady Simpson (152), who had a decision over Bellevue in the consolation finals 9-4. and Ashley Sears (160). who defeated Bellevue with a 29-second pin in the consolation finals. Also wrestling for lhe Lions was Mike Egan (103). Lance Mead (112). Jon Gross (140) and Malt Thayer (Hwt.). On Thursday, the Lions hosted Bath. Lake wood and Delton in non-conference and make-up matches. The hosts lost to Lakewood's A team 59­ 3. I-akcwood. a Class B school, has an "A* ' B" and "C" team and has only two losses this season. Earlier this year the Vikings defeated the Lions 76-0. Brady Simpson was the saving grace for the I Jons, saving the home team from being shut out with a 6-3 decision over Lakewood's Matt Hilton. The win over Bath was decided more on paper than the mat as Bath forfeited the 125­ . 130-. 135-. 140-. 152-. 160- and heavyweight classes Maple Valley forfeited the 125-. 140-. 171- and 189-pound weight class. Mike Egan (112) had a 7-4 decision and Jo<. Gross (145) had a fall in 3:55. Hastings JV spikers down Lowell, Coldwater The Hastings junior varsity volleyball team is beginning to put games together to win matches. The team defeated Laowx-11 in two sets, Feb. 14 and Coldwater in three. Feb. 10. The wins give the junior spikers a 7-8-2 record for the season. Against the Arrows, the Saxons won 15­ 10. 15-12. The top scorer for the team was Mandy Watson v ilh seven. Also scoring for lhe Saxons were Rachel Nystrom with six. Tammi Kelly with four and Coleen Loftus with three Front line spikers for the team are Jenae Bailey. Rebcccah Mcpham and Betsie Keeler Katie Brandt. Sarah McKinney and Loftus were instrumental in saves, 'ccording to coach Melva Nystrom. Against Coldwatci. the junior Saxons defeated the Lady Cardinals 15-8, 15-12, 15-6. Top scorer was Brook Walker with 12. Watson had seven. Bailey and Nystrom added five each. Top blockers were Walker. Mepham and Loftus. "The lady spikers have copme a long way this season." said coach Nystrom. "We have had many ups and downs, but the girls are working well together now." Delton JV tops Middleville 66-58 in hoops Lakewood's Mert Sutherland (125) gives Delton's Steve Risner a lift prior to pinning the Panther In the 3:56. pin over LCC and Eli Villanueva (171) who lost in the consolation finals to No. 2 ranked Joe Taylor of Charlotte Eaton Rapids defeated the Vikes last week 48-18. and Charlotte slipped passed 31-30. However the Vikings were able to Hastings tops winless Marshall by 30 in hoops What drives a varsity basketball team when it is facing a foe that has lost 16 straight games? Fear. Fear of being the first team of the year to lose to the winless opponent. Il isn't bad early in the year when a team is 0-3 or 0-4. but when a team becomes 0-16. lhe fear is much stronger. Hastings used that fear to run up a 20-9 first-quarter lead against Marshall Tuesday, and widened the spread to 22 by the halftime break to capture a 69-39 win. The win boosts Hastings' Twin Valley Conference record to 4-6 going into Friday's Twin Valley showdown with Sturgis at home. Sturgis leads the Twin Valley at 10-1 and has an overall record of 15-2. TK's Brian Brewer gets a not-so-easy-basket which was tipped by Howie Shattuck. The 22-point lead at intermission gave coach Don Schils a chance to get all his players some floor time and a little more practice at handling the ball during the game with the districts coming up in mid-March. Hastings didn’t try to run the score up in the second half, tallying only 12 in the third period and 13 in the final eight minutes. Marshall scored 10 and seven, respectively. Hastings defeated Marshall in the seventh game of the year 91-42 and had ninc of the 10 players in the scoring column Leading scorers for the Saxons Tuesday night were Eric Haines with 15 points and Chris Young with 14. Ben Robbe added 10 points, as the Saxons spread around the scoring opportunities. gel passed Maple Valley 56-3 and Delton 48-28 to take a 15-4 record into team districts Wednesday at Lowell. Individual districts will be held in Ionia on Saturday with the top four finishers in each weight class moving on to regionals. Performer will examine women in sports Author, storyteller and performer Jane Curry will present "Nice Girls Don i Sweat" at Hope College on Monday. Feb 21. al 7 p.m in the Maas Center auditorium The public is invited Admission is free Curry, in character as Sammy Kay Knight, will discuss topics ranging from modified rules for girls, to sport fashions. Little League, high school gym class. Title LX. the All-Girls Professional Baseball League and femininity sexuality stereotypes Curry depicts Sammy Kay Knight in her living room in Lake Elmo on the afternoon before the faculty-student basketball game at the high ichool The Delton junior varsity basketball team surprised the Middleville boys with a 66-58 victory. Tuesday night. Panther Ryan Vliek's long three-pointers were the big difference in the game as he hit five from NBA distance. Vliek had done the same thing against Pennfield. Friday. Delton pulled out early with a five-point lead at the end of the first quarter and tried not to look back. But lhe Trojan eagers would battle back and slowly eat away at the nine-point lead Delton would build up by the end of the third. With 4:14 left in the game the Trojans closed to within a basket, 55-53, and by 3:10 were down by one point 57-56. but weren't able to lake the lead. The Trojans were forced to foul late in the game which accounted for lhe final spread. Leading scorers in the game were Delton's Vliek and Tyler Jansen and Middleville's Greg Kotrba with 17 apiece. Panther James Sibber son had 16 and Scott Haas had 12. while TK's Jason Gearhart had 13 and Jerry Potsma had 11. Hastings frosh spikers look for league title The Hastings freshman volleyball team continues to dominate the Twin Valley with a thrcc-set win over Coldwater Feb. 10. The young Saxons took lhe first set 15-8. but lost some of their focus in the second and let lhe Lady Cardinals tie the sets 15-11. Hastings duplicated its first game with a deciding 15-8 win to up its Twin Valley record to 5-0. Jodi Songer led the team in with 11 aces and Erin Dudley had nine service points. The spikers will try for lhe league championship tonight (Feb. 17) versus Battle Creek Lakeview al 6 p.m. Hastings frosh all to Delton The Hastings freshmen basketball team was defeated Tuesday night by Delton 49-14 The score was 27-20. Delton, at halt In the fourth quarter Delton had a 12-point lead before Hastings made a run at Delton The Saxons narrowed lhe lead to tour with two minutes remaining but were unable to get any closer Jay Bolthousc led Hastings in points with 12. while Jason Fuller had 10 rebounds and Teague O'Mara had eight �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 17, 1994 Middleville woman stands mute in shooting incident A 39-year-old Middleville woman accused of shooting a man from her car in September stood mute to assault and weapons charges. Not guilty pleas were entered on Linda J. Earhart's behalf. Earhart is charged with a count of assault with intent to murder, which is punishable by up to life in prison She also is charged with assaulting the man with a revolver, which carries a maximum sentence of four years tn prison or a S2.000 fine, or both. Earhart also faces a count o." carrying a pistol with unlawful intent, punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2500 fine, and with firing the pistol from her vehicle, which has a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Deputies investigating the shooting said the alleged victim was driving on Gun Lake Road on Sept. 10 and had stopped at the Chief Noonday Road intersection when Earhart reportedly drove up behind him and began shooting at him. COURT NEWS: The victim turned onto east Gun Lake Road and fled, but Earhart passed him and stopped, deputies said. She then allegedly got out of the car and shot at the victim several limes with a hand gun. Several bullets hit the victim's car. but he was not injured, deputies said A March 10 pre-inal was scheduled In other recent court business: • Charges against a 37-year-old Lake Odessa man accused of raping a Hastings woman in May and assaulting her with a knife In June were dropped. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said lhe charges against Michael R Thompson were being dismissed because prosecutors did not think they had sufficient evidence to sustain the burden of proof in a trial The case was scheduled to go to trial Monday. The prosecutor dropped one count of assault with a dangerous weapon, two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Thompson pleaded not guilty to tne charges in October. • A 29-year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex with a girl under 13 years Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Antiques & Collectibles] Real Estate In Menioriaiii FINE LAKE FRONTAGE 5 miles cast of Hickory Corners, professionally remodeled 3 bedroom collage with family room downstairs and privacy fenced backyard. Deck Lakeside home is across street from lake. Price $69,000. Open Sunday, February 20. 2-4PM 616-342-5600. 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BUYING OLD POSTCARDS Ph. 948-4094 (Hastings). to the Public — Since 1981 - Only One is "The Original" Country : Peddler ' Show?*''0 The Originpt - One ol a-k;nd 18th & 19!h century heirlooms ol lhe future Folk Art Craft Show & Sale Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds 1 Feb. i8(Fri.) 4pn' 9pm ------ I Adults J5" 2-12 yrs. *2" Feb. i9(Sat.) 9am 5pm Feb. 20(Sun.) 11 am 4pm SAVE S1 OFF S| one admission more nXxmabon Am >r,ian<l.1cmo»it.s Inc • A 52-year-oid Hastings man convicted of having sexual contact with a 10-year-old girl was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years of probation. William F. Fisk was also ordered to pay $2500 in fines and costs. Barry County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster said giving Fide a jail and probation sentence would keep Fisk under the court's control for a longer lime than a prison sentence would allow. Fisk pleaded guilty in January to a charge LANDFILL (Cont. from page 3) When asked, officials for the DNR could not give figures on how much waste is shipped in from out of state or Canada. Fuhr said. "It's a scary thing. The DNR is just not monitoring these landfills." he said. Fuhr said the DNR is talking abou‘ a fee of 75 cents per ton of waste to go into a pool to pay for local monitoring. Officials also are considering changing requiring local governments to plan for 10 years of solid waste removal instead of the current obligation for a 2O-ycar plan. Fuhr also reported at the meeting last week that lhe Courts and Law building in Hastings is still scheduled to open lhe first of March. Asked about parking, Fuhr said it would be provided in 23-25 spaces on the west end of lhe Depot Law offices, and the Commissioners are negotiating for another 25 parking spaces in another lot. Also, he said the Barry-Eaton District Health Department has 59 parking spaces, but needs only 44, so the other 15 could be used by those with business in the Courts and Law building. He noted that city zoning requires 55 parking spaces for the building before an occupancy permit is issued. With some money left in a contingency fund, the commissioners also were looking at purchasing new furniture for the building, be said. The board tabled action on a request by lhe Barry County Road Commission for payment in full at the time of contract signing for work that will be done on Barber Road. The consensus of the board was that it was highly unusual' to require payment without a proposal in writing beforehand. Also, the township offices will do without an answering machine. The confusion of trying to get messages to everyone for prompt consideration was the main reason for not buying a machine. It was noted that someone is usually at the office. Thomas said that the affidavits required by property owners to put themselves in the right category for the upcoming property lax reform are ready to mail to township residents. With a March 1 deadline, he asked that residents return them filled out as soon as possible. Election Inspectors were named for the March 15 election. They arc Bob Casey, chairman. Clarabelle Apsey. Avis Timm. Pauline Christie and Kathryn Hill. Trustees Mike Smith and Franklin Beckwith volunteered to serve as Election Commissioners with Clerk Bonnie Cruttenden. The board also passed a resolution to meet a legal requirement on bidding procedures Without it. the township would not be able to bid for contracts for more than $20,000. The Michigan Liquor Control Commission has returned control of liquor licenses to the township level. Thomas said. In the future, the township will approve liquor licenses first and lhen send them to the LCC. instead of the other way around CORRECTION: Pre'senrtTus'acT receive* * " SAVE Kalamazoo, LU * * * old in September stood mute to those charges. Not guilty pleas were entered on Carl E. Kidder’s behalf. Kidder is charged with two counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly sexually penetrating lhe girl. He also faces a count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the girl. A March 10 pre-tnal w as scheduled ■ ■ £al 24»T)ec,»'u! ■ [fl 4- In last weeks Banner, police reported Barney Van Adgate was arrested on drug charges in 1990 after troopers discovered drugs in his car. He claims the car was not his and he was not driving, however. Also, he is 29 years old. not 30. of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Rsk Fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum prison term of two years Shuster said that if he sent Fisk to prison for the maximum. Fisk would probably be released in 16 months, and then controls over his behavior would only last until the end of the two-year term Shuster said he was not pleased with the sentence, which was recommended by the Probation Department, but said it made the most sense from society s standpoint The sentence exceeded state guidelines, which recommended of zero to nine months in jail. Shuster said the guidelines did not take into account Fisk's conduct and history. Fisk's attorney. Steven Watt, told the court that lhe situation was a sad one. He said Fisk has a "limited understanding" of what goes on and tried to show affection in an inappropriate way. • A 29-year-old Hastings man who pleaded guilty to possessing the drug methamphetamine in December was sentenced to five to 14 years in prison. Michael D. Walers also was sentenced to five to eight years in prison on a related charge of possessing marijuana. Judge Shuster also fined Walers $5,000 oci the methamphetamine charge and $2,000 on the marijuana charge. Shuster said he exceeded the two-and-ahalf to four-year prison sentence recommended by the state's sentencing guidelines. He said Walers had been before the court several other times, and spending lime in prison on some of those charges had had no effect on his criminal behavior. He said the guidelines' sentence was not proportional to Waters' conduct. Waters had two sets of scales, plastic bags of marijuana and methamphetamine, an account book and a gun in his Baltimore Township home when police raided it Dec. 15. Waters pleaded guilty in January to charges of possessing marijuana and methamphetamine with the intent to deliver it His guilty pleas were made as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Waters delivered mai juana. Waters told lhe court during his plea that he was sleeping in his home when police kicked the door in and found the drugs. • A 20-year-old Hopkins man who admitted breaking into lhe Sea Shanty store in Yankee Springs Township with two others In August was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four years of probation. Clinton J. Shook was also ordered to pay $8,757.20 in restitution and $4,000 in fines and costs Judge Shuster said that although be gave Shook a jail sentence, as recommended by the Probation Department, he felt that what Shook did justified sending him to prison. "People ought to be safe in their homes, safe in their businesses." Shuster said, "and there is no justification whatsoever for what you and the others did." Shook told the court that he knows what he did was wrong and he is sorry for what he put the victims through. He said he just wants to do his time and go on with his life. "This is my first mistake and my last mistake.. I'm going to make like this. I promise you that." Stuxik said Shook's attorney. Charles Sautter, told the court that he did not think Shook should be sent to prison because it is Shook s first offense and he came back voluntarily to Michigan from Honda to turn himself in. “I don't think you'd be doing anybody a justice by a prison sentence in particular case." Sautter told Shuster. "In this case it's not called for." Shook's sentence exceeded the zero to six month jail sentence recommended by stale guidelines. Shuster said lhe guidelines' sentence was not proportional to Shook's action of breaking into the store. Shook pleaded guilty in January to a charge of larceny in a building as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop a break-in charge pending against Shook. Shook s cousin. Michael L. Shook. 23, of Kalamazoo, pleaded guilty Thursday to a charge of larceny in a building as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of breaking and entering and a charge that Michael Shook is a habitual offender. Michael Shook told lhe court during his plea that he, his brother and Clinton Shook went out to the store in Clinton s car. Shook said he went to the front of the store while the other two stayed in lhe car. He pushed the front door open, went through the store and opened the back door for the others, he said. They lhen loaded clothes from the store up into the car and drove away, he said. He said he was later arrested in Florida and brought back to Michigan. Sentencing was scheduled for Feb. 24. • A 20-year-old Bellevue man serving 12 months in jail on a automobile break-in charge pleaded guilty to a charge of escaping from the jail in January. Shane W. Morales pleaded guilty as pan of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Morales is a habitual offender. Morales also pleaded guilty to a charge of violating his probation on the brcak-in charge by escaping. Morales told the court during his plea that he was on work release to the Barry County Animal Shelter on Martin Luther King Day when be made his escape. He was scheduled to work only a half day at tlx: shelter, but jail personnel thought he was to work a full day. Morales said. He said after his shift ended, his girlfriend picked him up al the shelter. He was arrested one week later in Indiana, he said. Morales was sentenced in January to one year in jail and four years of probation on the break-in charge. He was still serving that sentence when he escaped. He had also been ordered to pay $2,000 in costs and $534.66 in restitution on that charge. Sentencing on the escape charge and the probation violation was set for Feb. 24. Subscribe TODAY...call 945-9554 POLICE BEAT: Equipment stolen from car HASTINGS — More than $600 worth of equipment was stolen Thursday from a car parked in the Hastings Manufacturing parking lot off Hanover Street. Hastings City Police report. Officers said the break-in occurred between 3 and 11:10 p.m. that night. Stolen was a $250 CD car stereo, 36 CDs worth $300 and a $60 radar detector. Four injured in van-car crash THORNAPPLE TWP. — Four area residents were hurt Feb. 5 when a van rear-ended a car on M-37 south of Finkbeiner Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Erik A Crux. 29. and his passengers in the van. Luke Zachery. 6. and Eryn Crux, 4. all of 727 S. Dibble Road. Hastings, were injured but sought their own treatment. Kendra A Townsend. 21, of 151 Barlow Lake Road. Middleville, was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released Deputies said both Crux and Townsend were driving north on M-37 at 11:15 a.m. when the accident occurred Crux told deputies he did not sec Townsend's car in front of him. He looked up into the rearview mirror. looked down again and there was Townsend's car in front of him. he said tie said he did not have enough time to stop. Man held on drunk driving charge MAPLE GROVE TWP — Barry County deputies report they arrested a 30-year-old Hastings man Feb. 5 on a charge of drunk driving, third offense. Deputies said they found Johnny R. Miller at 1:20 a m. in a ditch along Barryvillc Road near I jwrence Road Miller smelled of intoxicants and was staggering, deputies said. They said he had a blood alcohol level of 14 percent. A . 10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. He was also ticketed for driving with a suspended license. Nashville man recovering from injuries NASHVILLE — Justin Slocum. 18, injured in an accident on icy roads on Feb. 3 in Castellon Township, now is ai home recovering from injuries. Slocum and two passengers in another car were taken to Pennock Hospital after the 7 p m. accident and were treated and released. Slocum was returned to the hospital the next day and admitted. He reports that he received treatment for a week for internal bleeding. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-02-24.pdf 1a7d803c9f44720acac309643c9a9406 PDF Text Text 'Second Friday1 is next forum Winners named in two primaries Hastings moves closer to O-K SeePage 2 See Page 3 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HttriR'-- fibuc iibrast J? S CHI*CrtSI WUUlU M. 4-ZJe 1E31 HaSI 11, GS ANNER THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 24. 1994 VOLUME 139. NO 51 County Board plans 'public input1 sessions News Briefs Blood drive set for Gun Lake area The Barry Count)- chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood bank from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday at the Leason-Sharpe Hall, First Presbyterian Church. Hastings. The goal for the drive will be 60 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 yean of age, weighs al least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and has not given Mood for 56 days before Feb. 18tsd>pMe to donate. The drive is being sponsored by the General Federation of Women’s Cubs, Gun lake. “I Gave** stickers will be handed out to donors. The stickers can be used for a free piece of pie at the Country Basket Restaurant, a free piece of carrot cake at the Amber Ina (formerly Yo Mama's) or a free candy bar at Weick’s Food Town. 'Fiddler* musical starts tonight ICwungs Mt$h School will pre'Ott Fiddler on the RooT’ tonight, Friday and Saturday at Central Auditorium, with curtain time for all three perfor­ mances at 7 p.m. Patti Lafoyc and Sally Fullerton arc directors for the production. Joe LaJoye is rehearsal director and Cathy Newsted is choreographer. Providing music lai support will be a pit orchestra, with James Oliver as pianist, and Patti Lajoye's sister. Beth (Amick) Hah of Si. Lotus. Mo.. will be featured violin soloist. Several high school ^taff and com­ munity members will join the produc­ tion. inchiding Steve Youngs. Tim Newsted. Jack Bender. John Merritt and Gene Greenfield. Tickets, at $4 for students and senior citizem and S5 for adults, may be pur­ chased from cast and choir members at any school offices. by Elaine Gilbert Barry County commissioners toured the new Courts and Law Building the. week. Here, they inspect the District Court room which is still under construction. Moving date set to occupy new Courts and Law Bldg. J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice The new Barry County Courts and l-aw Building will officially be turned over to county officials on March 14 and six county departments will start moving into the structuic March 21 if everything goes as planned. County commissioners toured the $2,775 million project in downtown Hastings Tues­ day afternoon after their regular morning meeting. The present Courts and law Building that is in a slate of disrepair next door will be torn down sometime in April and the area will be paved to provide parking space. The County Board still needs to obtain 55 more parking spaces to meet the city of Hastings' site plan requirements for the new building, and commissioners approved enter­ ing into lease agreements with Depot Law Office and Jhe local ISAW Hall to provide pati of Uk. Accessory'pamdg. > 1 The rest of the required parking will most likely be targeted at about 14 spaces at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. There are 59 spaces at the health department and Fuhr said only 44 arc required. He said the county will not continue to pursue negotiating its required parking space at the site of the former Wren Funeral Home building on the south side of town. See BUILDING, continued on page 14 Spaghetti supper will be Friday The Hastings Kiwants Club will have an all-you-can-eat spaghetti supper from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at the Hastings High School cafeteria. The menu will include spaghetti, salad, garlic bread, beverage and dessert. Cost will be $4 and tickets will be available at the door Proceeds will go to help fund the many Kiwan is community projects. Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Com­ missioners will "bring government back to the people" by instituting evening "public input’ sessions at various places around the county. The first session will be held al 7 p.m. April 28 at Castleton Township Hall. 9)5 Reed St.. Nashville During the session, commissioners will not conduct any official business and there probably will not be an agenda. Townsaip and other governmental officials, as well as citizens in Castleton and surrounding townships will be encouraged to attend and ask questions, air gripes or comment on county issues. The County Board is holding the input sessions to "have hands-on with people in that region," Commissioner Sandra James said. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said the idea to try public input sessions came from Keyman meetings, where commissioners from other counties in Southwest Michigan share ideas. "We've talked about it amongst ourselves and thought it was a good idea, so we'll try it and see what happens," Moore said after the meeting. "To begin with, we may try every other month. It will depend a lot on how the first one goes...It's an effort to bring government back to the people," he said. The County Board bolds regular meetings on the second and fourth Tuesday mornings of each month. Several times within the last two decades, commissioners have scheduled some evening business meetings for the public's convenience, but they were generally poorly attended so they were dropped because of a lack of interest. Commissioners, in defending daytime meetings, also have said they like the idea that county employees are available during regular business hours to provide reports and information to the board. Girl, 15, critically hurt in two-vehicle accident A 15-year-old Hastings High School freshman was listed in critical condition Wednesday afternoon at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after a two-vehicle crash that morning in Hastings. Meredith Cut was taken to Butterworth iftcr the car she was riding in was struck by a pickup truck at the comer of Clinton and South Hanover streets just after 8 a.m. Mike Leedy, assistant chief with the Hastings Police Department, said Jason Carr, 20. of Hastings, was driving west on Clinton Street when he pulled into the intersection. Carr* a Hastings High School graduate and a student at Kellogg Community College, told police he did not see the oncoming pickup driven by Forrest Parsons, 31, of Battle Creek, which was southbound on Hanover. The truck hit the passenger side of Carr's vehicle. Jason Carr and his sister. Amanda, 15. also a freshman at Hastings High School, who was riding in the front seal of the passenger side, both were injured in the accident. They were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. a Meredith Carr, who was riding in the back seat, suffered bead injuries. She was extricated from the wreckage by Hastings Fire Department personnel, who used a "Jaws of Life" hydraulic tool. Police said Parsons was not hurt in the incident. He apparently had been wearing a seat belt, but oo one in the Can vehicle had been, police added. Board of education deals with variety of parents' concerns by Jean Gallup A workman installs carpeting in one of the offices inside the Courts and Law Building. Lakewood's bond kickoff is Feb. 28 Lake rood Public Schools will have their kickoff for a bond issue campaign at 6:45 p.m. Monday in the high school cafeteria. The Lakewood Jazz Band win enter­ tain. school officials will explain the up­ coming bond issue and discussion groups win be formed. The school district will have another bond Laue vote on March 28 in hopes of funding $10.87 million for the -onstrucuon of a new middle school and develop­ ing and improving the middle schoc 1 and - -1 senoot. - -U - -I nign The old Lake Odessa Junior High budding has been closed and Lakewood middle school students all go to the building in Woodland. Total estimated cost of the building project is $11,114,320. but the district plans to borrow only $10.87 million to bond for the middle school. Lakewood has had numerous bond elections since 1989. but all have failed, leaving the school board to come up with different proposals. The most recent vote, however, was fairly close, and school officials are reasonably optimistic. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* Staff Writer The Hastings Area School System's Board of Education Monday night dealt with a variety of questions and concerns from parents of children In the district. Lee Tracy told the board he thought it was time to finish negotiations with the school system's support staff after seven months of talks. "We owe an equitable, speedy and fair contract to the drivers." he said. "If we can open some contracts for some groups, we (should) open them for others." he added Tracy also asked the board to consider offering some type of "Unsung Hero" award to people who do a good job and arc not recognized. He told of a crossing guard who walks from Starr School Road each morning and afternoon to help the children across the street safely. Tracy said he realized that she was getting some money for the task, "but the is very dedicated Every morning and every afternoon, there she is." He asked again for recognition for those who deserve it. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said that while the crossing guard is paid by the city. Tracy's idea for recognition to the deserving still applied. Pam Clevenger, the mother of a fourth grader, said she was worried about sending her child on an outdoor camping trip where the high school students who were counselors smoked marijuana last year She noted that there were some Many finishing touches are being applied to the interior to gel ready to turn the new structure over to the county on March 14 suspensions for the infraction last year at Ebersole Center, but "I don't think it was a one-time deal " "Is it possible to screen counselors better? Is there some way you can ease my mind?" she asked. She added that she had beard rumors that fourth grade students were slow dancing, something she felt is inappropriate, and "panty raids” had been under discussion by some. "Maybe it's immaturity on the part of the kids..... but, if I beard of it. I wouldn't send my kids," she said. Dave Arnold, principal of Central who visits the center for the same week as his fifth grade students, answered Clevenger. "The high school staff and counselors select the camp counselors," be said, adding that they have a training program for the students who will be counselors. "We've been camping out for 20 years with very atlle problems,” he said. Clevenger also asked about the science curriculum, saying she thought it was going away from basic instruction. Instead of the one-year traditional course, there now is a two-year course with no college prep, she said. Environment and ecology may be better placed in social studies than in the science curriculum, she added. Board Secretary Pat Endsley supported the plan, saying in the long term, "the kids will come out ahead." ”1 teach science, said teacher Marcia Frcndge. "and I'm happy there was a serious look at the science curriculum. There is an overlap of the leaching of previously taught material with each new class." she said, sometimes as much as four to six weeks. 'By integrating the program, everyone will gel it all at once, and then can use it from then on." �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 24. 1994 News Briefs Classical guitar concert scheduled The Fontana Concert Society will pre­ sent classical guitarist David Russell in a solo concert at 7:30 p.m Tuesday. March 15. at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings Russell, a native of Scotland, has given many recitals in the L’ S . Canada Asia and Africa, anil has won numerous competitions He has won praise from Andres Segovia, regarded by many as the greatest classical guitarist of all tune Russell will perform the "Polonaise in E minor" by Dionisio Aguago. "Garuda" by Oliver Hunt and "Suite No 7" by George Frederic Handel He also will perform an "Homage to Augustin Barrios-Mangorc’ in com­ memoration of the composer's death 50 years ago Hospice series to help teens Barry Community Hospice will offer a five-week special series of programs focusing on teen-agers' gnef. The senes, which is not limned to teens who are experiencing bereavement problems, will be held on Tuesdays from 6 30 to 8 p.m starting Tuesday. March I. at the Hospice conference room on the second floor of the Phyicians Center next to Pennock Hospital They will con­ tinue March 8. 15. 22 and 29 There will be no charge for the ses­ sions. but donations will be accepted to cover the costs of materials. Prc-registration is recommended For more information, call Rebecca Wilcox, bereavement coordinator, at 948-8452 Pine Rest clinic at new location The Pine Rest Hastings clinic has ex­ panded its local services and moved to a new location, al 118 E. Court St. Pine Rest lias provided a clinic at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church since 1991. It moved to the new location last month. An open house is scheduled for noon to 2 p m. Wednesday. March 9. Services include individual, couple and family therapy, in addition to some group therapy on issues like divorce and sexual abuse recovery, consultation ser­ vices and psychological testing. Staff specialities arc treatment of anxiety disorders and depression, parent and child conflict, issues related to chronic and terminal illnesses, sexual abuse and divorce adjustment Coordinator of the clinic is Tim Zwart Psychologist is Dan Henderson and social workers arc Pat Cassell and Susan APred. Clinic hours are from 9 a m to 9 p m Mondays, and 9 a m to 5 p.m Wednesdays For more information, call 945-4200 Gun Lake church concert is Sunday "Musically Mamed." a concert that combines the talents of five couples who perform with instruments, voice and piano, will be performed at 7 p.m. Satur­ day at the Gun lake Community Church The concert, underwritten by local patrons, is the second in a scries of three Festival of Music concerts offered free to the community The five Grand Rapids couples per­ form in many Grand Rapids Symphony programs and teach music in their area schools, serve as choir directors and ac­ companists and perfrom in small musical groups Included will be pianists Sean and Leah Ivory , singer and guitarist Gwen­ dolyn Faasen and percussionist Ric Troll, also husband and wife; John and Gwendolyn Vanneau on clarinet and piano. Rich and Stacy Ridenous in a piano duet, and Edie Evans-Hyde and Mike Hyde in a guitar duet *40s Radio Revue set for March 12 The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society will present "A 1940s Radio Revue for its winter production from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. March 12. at the Lakewood High School Auditorium The show will feature big band and swing music from the *40. such as "Chattanooga Choo Choo." "Boogie Woogic Bugle Boy" and "In the Mood " Comedy sketches from the early days of radio, a soap opera. "The Romance of Mary Montegue. and a mystery theater. "The Mystery of the Fallen Ar­ ches. ' also will be part of th: evening's entertainment Original commercials for such pro­ ducts as Rmso dish soap and Sal Hepatica laxative, also will provide memories Tickets, available at the door, are S3 for adults and S2 for senior citizens and children under 10 Return homestead affadavits by March 1 Futuring meeting slated for March 3 by Nick Hoffman Staff Water Barry County's stale lawmakers urged homeowners to fill out and return thetr homestead affidavits to ensure they get the property tax cut provided by the legislature s school finance reform proposals Slate Senator Jack Welborn and State Representative Bob Bender told a Leg! 1 alive Coffee audience Monday. Feb. 14. tnt they expect the deadline for the affidi vits to be pushed back from March 1. perhaps to May 1. but homeowners should try to meet the earlier deadline anyway, just to be on the safe side. Welborn said the State Legislature is still trying to decide what types of agricultural land will be eligible for homestead tax cuts. The House is working on a definition for homestead agricultural land right now. he said. Those who are not sure if their property will be eligible for a homestead cut should fill out the affidavit anyway and list all of their propeny. Welborn said. These people also should include a letter explaining their situation so that the assessor or the state can make a determination of the property's eligibility. Welborn said to keep a copy of the letter for reference. The March 15 vote on the school finance ballot proposal conflicts with some communities' local elections March 14. causing a shortage of voting machines. Welborn said. The legislature is passing a bill that would allow the communities to change their election dates for this year only The school finance ballot plan calls for an increase in the sales tax from 4 to 6 percent. The proposal also drops the income tax from A futuring leadership meeting will be held from 4 30 to 6 30 p.m Thursday. March 3. at the Cooperative Extension service building Everyone is welcome 'Dinner Out* will be tonight The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will have its rescheduled ’"Dinner Out" at 6 30 p.m tonight (Thursday. Feb 24) at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings The event originally was scheduled for late January but had to be called off because of bad weather Charlotte Babcock-Mohler, a certified social worker and licensed professional councelor who will open a family counseling office in Hastings soon, will talk about "Sex. Drugs and Rock 'n Roll Babcock-Mohler is a grant writer and program developer at the National Coun­ cil on Alcohol and Drug Dependence in Lansing and is a therapist at the Jcllema House in Grand Rapids The material in her speech is intended for adults only and contains some graphic remarks Alumni of Year entries sought The Hasting* High School Alumni Association is seeking nominations for the Alumni of the Year award for 1994. Nominees must be Hastings High School graduates, who after graduation have gone on to positively influence the lives of many people in personal or pro­ fessional ways. Nomations may be sent in written form to Bob Casey. 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. Mich 49058. Deadline is April 15. Jack Welborn 4.6 to 4.4 percent. Homestead propen y taxes are lowered to six mills under the ballot proposal, and non­ homestead property lax is reduced to 24 mills. A mill is SI for every SI.000 in state equalized valuation on a property. If the ballot proposal is rejected in the March 15 vote, a statutory back-up school finance plan would go into effect. That plan would raise the income tax from 4.o to 6 percent and would increase the persona] income tax exemption from S2.100 to S3.000 per person. The statutory plan also drops homestead property taxes to 12 mills and non­ homestead to 24 nulls. The single business tax also would be increased, from 2.35 to Sexual diseases topic of meeting A special informational presentation on sexually transmitted diseases will be held at 7 p.m. Monday. Feb. 28. at the Delton Kellogg High School auditorium. The educational session, sponsored by the school district's Reproductive Health Advisory Council, will be for parents of students grades K through 12. Because of the explicit nature of the slide presen­ tation. students may not attend unless ac­ companied by a parent. Included in the subject punter will be AIDS and HIV. but the Advisory Coun­ cil notes that there are some 30 sexually transmitted diseases in existence today. Two Delton parents. Dianne Eddy and Therese Hoyle, will be speakers at the meeting Eddy is a medical technologist who has worked at several hospitals and medical laboratories Hoyle is a certified American Red Cross HIV/A1DS instruc­ tor trainer She is an HIV/A1DS educator at the Grand Rapids AIDS Resource Center Talks to resume at Maple Valley Negotiators for Maple Valley teachers and support staff arc scheduled to meet with representatives of the school board Friday. Feb 25. foj a bargaining session Both sides have met during the school year, but they have been unable to reach a settlement of a new contract. Teachers and support staff have since the start of the school year been working under con­ ditions of the old contract that expired last June 30. A list of issues between the two sides has not been made public, but both say that in general they involve salaries and vacancy transfer language Maple Valley teachers and support personnel went on strike in the fall of 1992. halting classes for 10 days before reaching an agreement on a new oneyea r contract Lenten series starts today People in the Hastings area are invited to a senes of Lenten luncheons at the Hastings First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall each Thursday at noon, starting today (Thursday. Feb. 24) and running through March 24. The Lenten senes, sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will focus on the monologues of characters who were close to Jesus in the last week before his crucifiction Lunches will be from noon to 12:30 p m . followed by the monologue and worship The first in the scries at noon today (Feb 24) will be "Mary Magdalene." by the Rev Kay Pratt, co-pastor of the Ban field and Country Chapel United Methodist Churches The other pro­ grams will be March 3 — "Peter." by Steve Reid, director of Love Inc of Barry County March 10 — "Judas." by Steve Youngs, principal of St Rose of Lima Catholic School March 17 — Onos, the Donkey." by the Rev G Kent Keller, pastor of the First Presbyerian Church March 24 — A Lenten drama, presented by the United Methodist Women of the Hastings First United Methodist Church 1 Hastings schools approve new computer technology by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Computer technology recently purchased by the Hastings Area School System will save much lime and has many new uses for administrators and teachers, the board was told Monday. A demonstration of the computer system by Mike Miller from Midwest Educational Group showed that information about individual students would be available al the touch of a computer key. Student demographics, locker numbers, information required to meet state requirements, bus routes, discipline information, as well as any particular needs of an individual student all could be accessed by administrators. Information needed for school improvement repons could easily be obtained by qualified personnel. Miller demonstrated that gathering specific information such as separating grade point averages by gender could be done in seconds. When setting a class schedule, the method now is to do it all by hand, then enter it into the computer and have a run made. Corrections and changes are made and another run made. Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison said. "We could go through two runs a day. perhaps three." he said. Creating a class section in rough form took about 40 seconds with the new technology. Miller cautioned that the system was not See TECHNOLOGY, cont. page 6 Rep. to speak against school finance proposal State Rep Mary Brown will try to persuade Barry County residents to vote against the school finance reform proposal on the ballot March 15 Brown, a Democrat from Kalamazoo, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings at noon March 11 Next month's ses­ sion will be held on the second Friday in March because of a scheduling conflict Brown says she isn't all that fond of the backup or statutory proposal, which will be enacted if the ballot proposal fails. However, she considers it to be the lesser of two evils. The ballot proposal, put together by the State Legislature last December, essentially would raise the state sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar It was a compromise reached after the legislature last summer eliminated property taxes as a source of school funding The plan, which is being led by Gov John Engler, would — Provide for six mills tax on homestead property and 24 mills on business and non­ homestead property — Lower the state income tax from 4 6 to 4 4 percent — Raise the cigarette tax from 25 to 75 cents per pack — Raise the real estate transfer tax to I per cent from 11 percent — Increase the intrastate telephone call tax from 4 to 6 percent The statutory, or backup plan, would — Raise the state income tax from 4 6 to 6 percent — Pros ide for 12 mills of homestead pro­ perty tax and 24 mills for businesses and non homestead properties — Raise the personal exemption on income 2.75 percent. Welborn said that the Senate voted to change the two school finance proposals to lower the real estate transfer tax from 1 or 2 percent to 3/4 of a percent. That measure still has to pass the House and the governor, though. Bender, while speaking at a Rotary luncheon Monday, Feb. 7. said he feels the two school finance proposals will benefit the schools and the taxpayers. "As far as I'm concerned this is a win-win situation whether or not the ballot proposal passes or fails." he said. Bender said that because the package is so complicated, everybody will dislike something about it. He wanted people to recognize, though, that the two proposals accomplish what the legislature set out to change about the school finance system: they decrease the property taxes for homeowners and they improve the distribution formula used to fund schools. The ballot proposal actually caps future property lax increases to 5 percent or the rale of inflation, whichever is lower. Bender said. The statutory proposal does not have such a cap. he said. Bender said some of the mills collected under the finance plans will have to be approved by the communities in a vote because some of the mills arc local taxes. The six mills on homestead property is statelevied. as is six of the 24 mills levied on non-homcstcad properly. Bender said. The other mills will have to be approved by the people in the communities, however. "That was a surprise to most of us." Bender said. He also said the two proposals change the school finance system so that money raised for education cannot be used on something else. All the school finance taxes will go directly into a school aid fund, including the money raised through the lottery, he said. The fund's revenues will be somewhat dependent on the economy, though. Bender said. To create stability in the fund, the legislature funded the schools using a blend of different tax sources. Also, a "rainy day" fund could be set up within the school aid fund to save money that could be used to help fund the schools during a recession. The changes outlined in the school finance reform plan that succeeds will take place May 1. Bender said. Cost containment in the school system is still on the table. Bender said, and will be taken up in the first three or four months of the upcoming legislative session. He said these measures were not included in the finance aspect of the school plan simply because of the complexity of the finance issues. The Republicans also knew that they would gain a majority in the House al the beginning of this year when three Democratic representatives resigned for various reasons. Bender said. This creates a "window of opportunity” for the Republicans to do the cost containment with a majority, he said. In other business at the Legislative Coffee Feb. 14: • Mark Howe, of Congressman Vem Ehlers' staff, introduced himself. Howe said he will be Ehlers' Barry County liaison and will be in the county once a month to meet with residents. Howe said Ehlers has been appointed to the Science and Technology Committee and the Public works and Transportation Committee. He said Ehlers is still in the "learning mode" in Washington, however. Howe urged residents with questions or comments to call Ehlers' Lansing office al (517) 451-8383. • Bender said the federal government has approved a new chemical formula for gasoline in an effort to cut pollution. The formula calls for the inclusion of non­ polluting substances, like ethanol, to be added to gasoline. A gas mixture made up of 10 percent ethanol would reduce the pollutants created by burning the gas by 25 percent. Bender Mary Brown tax from S2.I00 to S3.000. to $3,900 for senior citizens — Increase the single business tax from 2 35 to 2 75 percent — Raise the cigarette tax from 25 to 40 cents per pack — Increase the real estate transfer lax to 2 percent Brown says that despite whai polling data shows, she doesn't think the ballot proposal will pass The First Friday forums are sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee Those attending may bring their own lunches Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats said. Because ethanol is made from com and Michigan produces a surplus of com each year. Michigan is uniquely positioned to benefit from this change. Bender said. Michigan ships out 50 percent of the com it produces, he said Bender said it would be a boon to Michigan agriculture to create ethanolproducing facilities in the state. To learn more about ethanol production, the legislature sent a delegation to Minnesota, where they have four ethanol plants built and 12 or 13 more under construction, he said. See HOMESTEAD cont. page 6 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 24, 1994 — Page 3 Gary Dutcher Gerald Stagray Hastings Middle School "Students of the Month" selected Jim Oliver Dorothy Kelley Being a good role model in the classroom and for others in school and out is one of the criteria for being selected as ’Student of the Month’ at Hastings Middle School. Selected for the month of January are (first row, left to right) Stanley Wilkins. Shannon Belles. Tye Casey, Zac Demming, Stephanie Donalds. Jon Duflo. (second row) Dennis Eagle. Brad Fenstemaker, Sarrah Gregory. Kristen Hanshaw. Ivy Malone, (third row) David Parker, Laura Rattler. Lisa Rosenberger. Kristen Sherwood. Andy Soya, (fourth row) Lauren Stineman. Matt Toburen, Josh Van Syckfe. Tabatha Walker. Heide Watson, Adam Whitney, and Amber Wilde. Missing from the photo are Ron Aspinall, Jessi Davis. Tony Fryklind and Josh Reil Ari Bennett Playing ’Ellington’ style jazz for the fourth graders at Northeastern Elementary are (left to right) Angie Sarver at the piano. Christy LaJoye on base. Rob Redbum on trumpet. Joe LaJoye on the drums and Lisa Reynolds playing trombone Music of the "Duke" heard at Northeastern by Jean Gallup Tim Nicholson Scotl Miller Primary winners were named in Freeport, Middleville by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Primaries that were held in both Freepon and Middleville on Monday has determined who will be on the ballot for the Monday. March 14. general elections. Monday *s election only eliminated the extra Republican candidates running for various municipal offices Turnout for both primaries was light In Freeport, there are 347 registered voters and 66 voted for a 19 percent turnout Middleville had only a 4 5 percent turnout for the primary with 54 people voting of approximately 1.200 registered voters Though the village clerks had planned for more, they indicated that they were not sur­ prised at light turnout In the Freeport races. An Bennett edged out Rich Kunde. 39 to 23. for the Village Presi­ dent spot. Treasurer Dorothy Kelley had 42 votes to newcomer Joni Morey’s 22 votes There are no Democratic candidates runn­ ing for either office in opposition to Bennett or Kelley. On an interesting note is that Morey receiv­ ed six write-in votes for the village clerk posi tion that had no candidates running Morey said that she would be willing to ac cept the clerk position even if her name could not be included for that office in the general election There were three other wnte-in candidates for village clerk. Margaret Nicholson with two votes, current Clerk Diana McGuire w ith one vote, and Democrat Kathy Conger with one vote Assessor Gordon Yoder ran unopposed and had 49 votes In the race for three trustee seats, incum­ bent Gary Dutcher received 41 votes. Connie Geiger-Allred was second with 36 votes, and third was Tim Nicholson with 31 votes These three candidates will go on to the general elec­ tion ballot. Others running for the seats included Rachel Smelker with 25 votes. Mary Eaton had 17 votes, and Wes Lewis received 16 votes Wnte-m candidate Jim Yarger got eight votes. The top three vote getters will run against Democratic candidate Doug Conger, who received one vote in the primary Cmdy Barton, a wnte-m candidate, also received one vote. In the Middleville primary, current Village Clerk Cheryl Hooper, who is running unop­ posed for re-election, received 35 votes. John Mugridge was the only candidate for Village Treasurer, and he received 34 votes They both arc running on the Republican ticket Village President Lon Myers is also running unopposed for re-election, but. is on the Democratic ticket (His party has been incor­ rectly listed in past primary articles i Myers received 13 votes For three, four-year trustee positions, there were four Republican candidates Incumbent and President Pro Tern Jim Oliver got 35 votes and newcomers Scott Miller received 33 .otes and Gerald Stagray got 22 They will advance to the general election Katherine Encinas got eight votes The top three votes getters will face one Democrat in the general, current trustee Ed Shellingcr who got 10 votes Trustee Jim French received 30 votes in the primary He is the only candidate running for a two-year trustee term on the council Staff Writer Jazz filled '.he halls of Southeastern Elementary last week thanks to Joy LaJoye and some members of the Hastings High School jazz band. LaJoye .who is band director at the high school, gave a little background on the legendary band director "Duke Ellington is considered by many to be one of the pioneers of big band jazz," he said, "and he was known for his abilities as an arranger, more so than his ability as a player." "One of his strengths was the way he could arrange a piece of music with a lol of close harmonics ?.nd a lot of structure for his band and still leave a lol of room for his soloists," Lajoye continued. Contrary to the norm, Ellington did not come from an impoverished background, as many black musicians of the day did, but came from an affluent family in Washington, D.C., LaJoye told the fourth grade students. The Ellington orchestra was the premier band in a famous nightclub called "The Colton Club" in Harlem and was considered the "bouse" band Because of the sentiment of the times, black entertainers and musicians could not get into places white players could, so they played to black audiences. LaJoye said. "Ellington brought a sophist-rated, classy sound to Harlem, and was also a prolific composer of such classics as "Satin Doll." "Take the A' Train." "Sophisticated Lady." and ibe list goes on and on," LaJoye said. Jazz ;s uniquely American, he said, starting with the blacks of the south, working in fields using only their voices for the music. Over time, th? music, by now with instruments, mov?d mainstream with different areas developing their own distinctive styles o’ jazz. Kansas City. Chicago and New On cans all had their own versions of jazz musii Edward Kennedy Duke" Ellington was bom in 1899 and died .n 1974. The "Duke Elhngtoi Orchestra." founded by the pianist, compoarr and conductor, is still performing under the leadership of his son. Mercer Entertaining the students with LaJoyc. who was on drums, were Rob Redbum on trumpet, Lisa Reynolds on trombone, Christy LaJoyc on base and Angie Sarver at (he piano The appearance was nude possible by a grant from Tri-Countics. The grant is being used to expose students at Northeastern to many different styles of music. Next up is an exploration of the music of John Phillips Sousa. Sesame Don't tniss out! Pixy is coming... with Exclusive Sesame I Street ground! Customer's Choice Free 10x13 36 Mini-Prints and 3 Portrait Pendants one 10*13. 3<> M«aj Prints and three PontMt Pmdann FR£f <V*lje M2 4$ I" Visit this JCPenney store during these dates: Tuesday. March 1 - Saturday. March 5 Hours: 10 a.iri-6 p.m. Tues.Fri., Lunch 2 p.m.-3 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Lunch 1 p.m.-2 p.m. Cnarnif Memma fora Lifting' DOWNTOWN HASTINGS ?S43 iiiHoimi �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 24. 1994 Steve Lawrence is where he belongs To The Editor: County Board is doing the right thing To The Editor: How boring it has become to read all the nasty, quasi-witty letters to the editor from former animal control Julie Mitchell The more Ms Mitchell writes, the more firmly convinced (although I don’t know her personally) I am that she probably deserved to be fired. It is apparent, for ail her denial otherwise, that she ts the type of person who creates problems, rather than one who works toward their solutions. There is no one on the Board of Commis­ sioners who is perfect. Who among us is? Julie Mitchell? II respect Ethel Boze for publicity admitting at the democratic luncheon tht the criminal justice committee erred in not following the strict letter of the law. as it appears in the Open Meetings Act I Accept her sincerity in saying she only wants what is best for the animal shelter I believe she tried her best to address problems al the shelter long before Mr Gates’ and Ms Mitchell’s game-playing I know she will continue to be an advocate tor all her constituents, human and canine From what little I have read in the newspaper, it appears that there were many indiscretions at the shelter during the tenure of Mr Gales and Ms Mitchell For the protec­ tion of all employees, the County Board has a responsibility to investigate any allegations of misconduct regarding personnel issues. This is especially true when misconduct is alleged among supervisory personnel If this involves spending some money tor the advice of the county s labor counsel, then this taxpayer says, so be it? Sincerely. Preston Crawford Battle Creek Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH Common Sense When Congress is in recess. I return home ’ to the 7th Congressional District to meet with constituents Last week, for example. 1 held meetings in Branch. Calhoun. Eaton. Hillsdale. Jackson. Washtenaw, and Lenawee counties. I met with farmers, businessmen, shop workers, parents, and students A fre­ quent question is. "Why can’t government use more common sense?” People are frustrated that we pay welfaie mothers to have more babies, that we borrow and spend without knowing how we will pay it back, that too often government bureaucrats are wasteful and pompous in their officialdom The businessmen and hospital administrators 1 talked to last week were especially frustrated with the overzcalous regulations and paper­ work mandated by government. Taxpayers are rightfully upset, and hopeful­ ly government is starting to listen. After years of people insisting that welfare is out of con­ trol. maybe this year the government will finally change the law Citizens in our area of Southern Michigan have been saying that if you have a criminal in prison for repeated assaultive crimes, stop letting him out. Many Democrats and Republicans have agreed, and maybe this year we’ll pass a tough crime bilL Constituent suggestions have led me to in­ troduce bills correcting the abuse in SSI payments, saving $16 billion. It was consti­ tuents that suggested that 1 introduce a bill tak­ ing tobacco and alcohol out of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) to save $14 billion in in­ creased entitlement payments. Citizens, in­ dividually and collectively, make th ngs hap­ pen both in Washington and their communities. A man by the name of Jim Maurer has made a difference in Calhoun County. Dr. Maurer is the chairman of the board for the Marian E. Burch Adult Day Care and Rehabilitation Center near Battle Creek. Here, instead of depending on federal government help, public-spirited citizens worked together to help to solve their own problems They organized a program to transport elderly and frail adults daily to a facility where service workers provide care that allows these people to live at home They provide physical therapy, medical care, and personal services such as cutting their hair, trimming their nails, bathing, encouraging them to socialize, and bringing them to and from home. This type of service often allows necessary time for relatives at home They charge $42 a day in­ cluding transportation in Calhoun County, much less than the $ 100 to $200 a day charged by a full-time nursing home Dr. Maurer’s initiative has showed us that nursing homes aren't the only solution to care for disabled or frail adults. Jim Maurer, who could have earned more personal wealth working in private practice, ha- contributed his time to develop this program and found donors willing to provide many of the materials used to construct this beautiful adult center. Early results show that this home has allowed many elderly to delay entrance into nursing homes for three years or more, saving money and improving their standard of living. It’s just this sort of "common sense” ap­ proach to problem solving that inspires me This facility has not only become a "pioncci among pioneers” by developing new ways to provide low-cost, quality care to the frail elderly, it also serves as a reminder of what dedicated individuals can accomplish when they set their minds to it. 1 learned long ago that the politicians in Washington don’t have any more common sense than community leaders back home. As 1 and the other members of the Budget Com­ mittee struggle with .‘he billions of dollars spent on thousands of unnecessary programs, it is obvious that we need more down-to-earth horse sense. The interest alone on our public debt this year will be $298.5 billion — more than 23 times the total stale lax revenues in Michigan. Representatives in Congress need to start representing NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS of Your Community can be read weekly in The Hastings BANNER. CALL 945-9554 \______________________ ___ ___________ / HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry Cou.sty Since 1850 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dtvisron of J-Ad Gtaphes Inc 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 Mblvln Jacoba Praaxwrt! Stephan Jacoba Treeataer I have been watching the trial of Steve Lawrence, along w ith the rest of the people in (he Gun Lake area, and we think he is where he belongs The only way to keep an arsonist from setting fires is to lock him up We also agree there should he another trial We believe Candy Lawrence committed per jury when she said Steve did not take pictures of the Middleville school bus garage fire He said under oath that he did She claims her boys took them She also said Kay Simpson gave Steve a baggie full of pills, there were only three She also claims that she. not Steve, found the bottle bomb between the houses John Coolidge was the one who found it and we think Steve is the one who put it there They (the Lawrences) both changed (heir story about a blast blowing out the window Not one person heard or reported gun shots, no shells were found on the ground, nor were flattened bullets found in the bedroom or in the walls The glass mostly was on the ground outside Wasn’t it odd that thc\ had a board cut to fit the windows in the middle of »hc night ’ It seems to us that this was a scheme they tried that backfired Steve also told people how the arsonist spread the gasoline around in the house and up the stairs The only one who knew this would be the one who did it Steve also had the ladder pul up to the wrong window His dad was in the other bedroom and he knew it. Also, all the hack doors were locked so nobody could try to save Willard Lawrence They were locked when the firemen tried to get in. These things ail happened before he had any pills At Candy's trial, the so-called expert on money stated that they were worth $190,000 If this is true, why did they k»se their home and why did they ask Don and City Bank for money ’ The "botched robbery" the investigator Free trade rhetoric all smoke and mirrors To The Editor: Obsessed with their own "free trade” rhcioric. our national leaders have virtually ignored Farmers Union complaints about Canadian wheat flooding U.S. markets. This has been going on for over a year. It has gotten so bad that farmers in some slates can’t sell their own grain because local elevators are full of Canadian imports. This is happening under the Canadian-U S Free Trade Agreement. While our government has offered no pro­ tection for wheat farmers, we now find its dif­ ferent for tobacco. According to George Paul. Montana farmers Union Exqqutivc Director. "The U.S. Department of Agriculture a month ago proposed a rule requiring 75 percent domestic content in cigarettes made and sold in the U.S. Manufacturers failing to comply would be subject to a domestic marketing assessment and would be required to purchase certain quantities of government loan tobacco, depen­ ding on how much more than 25 percent of the tobacco was imported. In addition, there is a separate rule making notice to charge im­ porters a marketing assessment rate of 1.63 cents per nound on all imported unmanufac­ tured tobacco.” The bread made from wheat is called the staff of life. Tobacco is considered one of the most lethal products consumers use. Yet we protect tobacco while our wheat farmers lose their markets to Canada under the guise of free trade We would call those messed up priorities Carl Mcllvam President. Michigan Farmers Union Hastings CORRECTION: Two Hastings band students who received Division I ratings in the solo ensemble festival were identified incorrectly in last week's Ban ner Middle School student Cheryl Gibbons was wrongfully identified as Becky Clough and high school student Kevin Piper incorrect­ ly was identified as Kelly Piper Public Opinion^ came up with is so absurd it is pitiful If a rob her gets in a bind, he is long gone — period The robber would have had to carry five gallons of gas and a bag of fire bomb hotles with him He also would have had to break in­ to Steve and Candy's home to drug the dog There was one person in this area who could not and would not believe that Sieve Lawrence could do this, until one day this per son was invited over to sec Steve’s collection of fire pictures Steve got excited when he pointed out the bright spots and where (he ac­ celerant was put on The next time I saw this person. I was told this person's mind was changed I would like to answer the three ladies on Candy s jury trial who said they believe Steve and Candy did nothing wrong I know it was a long, drawn-out trial, but what were they do­ ing when all the evidence was brought up? As for the lady who is going to w rite a book on the Steve Lawrence trial, if she researches things the way she did jury duty, you can call it a joke book Lloyd Stceby Gun Lake Sales tax preferable to income tax To The Editor: I must take exception to the comments made in the article "Barry County Dems oppose school plan" in last week’s Banner I want you to know that I am a non-partisan voter. 1 have missed only a few opportunities to exercise my right to vote since I began in 1973 The comments in question are where Chair­ man Jim Pino said that families with average incomes spend all their money . What a whop­ ping generalization* The other comment is that the sales tax is a tax on all the income earned by the average wage earners, another exaggeration I realize that Mr Pino is peaking the Democratic Party line, but it is becoming redundant In the first place, the concept of adhering to a budget is foreign to most politicians, yet many citizens do so every day to survive. Anyone with an average income and the desire to be debt free can achieve this goal if they really want to Unlike the government, which can demand more tax dollars from us. we cannot go to our employer whenever our budget doesn’t balance and demand more pay. The idea of living within your means and saving for the future is lost on most politicians. The sales tax is not a tax on ail of your in­ come. There are many exceptions, one of which is money not spent. Oh. Oh. that ruins Mr Pino’s theory that we spend all of our income Another very important exception is pur­ chasing made for any business purpose. I should also mention that retirement fund deposits are not currently taxed, and many are set up to reduce your current tax liability. If a higher income tax is levied against us. then we automatically lose some more of our freedoms. Income tax money ts taken from us up front Our freedom to choose what will happen to that portion of our earnings is gone forever? However, when a sales tax is involved, we can choose what to purchase, when to pur­ chase and how much to purchase We also can choose not to purchase How much sales tax do you pay on a private purchase of any unregulated item? Nothing? A whole lot of us make many purchases this way How many yard sales have you had to pay sales tax at lately? We don’t pay sales tax on fcxxl 2nd medicines, do we.’ A sales tax is a tax of choice Income tax is a burden w ith no choice In another letter that I wrote. 1 mentioned the amount of spending our young people ac­ count for. To marketers they are a multi­ billion dollar a year business. These kids will continue to spend, no matter how much we parents gel taxed. Their sales tax contribu­ tions will far outwvigh any amount of income lax hike we can supply Zandra Belson Nashville Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sonata Donald Rlegla, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (6161 456-2531 Rick Tormeta. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C 20515, phone (202) 225-3831 District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phono (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400 State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0793 State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Gun "buybacks" are in the news with police departments and even rock stars offering things for guns. Do you think it does any good to buy up guns? John Jacoba Vcs PraaxWnt Frederic Jacobe Secretary • MEWSROOM • David T. Young (EMor} Elaine Gibed (Ass.-sa.-f Ecstor) Nek Hcttman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Miler T.L Slenzelbanon Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cia**if>ed ads accepted Monday through FrCayBam to 5 X p m. Saturday 8 a_m Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyl'ts Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year r Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER fond address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49053-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Al Hook, Hastiags: Zetta Miles, Nashville: ■‘No, there are so many guns around. They (criminals) will just go buy another one." "Yes! I think we should buy them all beck and stop critue on the street. There is too much killing. Get guns out of the hands of teens and young kids." “I have a question either way. It may help get a few guns oct of the bands of kids, but st the same time, they turn around and sell them. .' don't think there's any reason to have hand guns around." Potty Woods, Hostings: Debbie VanOort, Hastings: Bob VanOort, Hastings: "No. It doesn't solve the problem It's not get­ ting them beck from the right people. Criminals will stiil gel the guns they want. Responsible owner­ ship is more important! "No, because guys who have guns for illegal pur­ poses are not going to sell them back rrywsy." "I don't think it makes any difference There is a black market in gum. Criminals are not going io turn them in.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 24. 1994 — Page 5 Legal Notice NOTKE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Nolic© is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on February 28 1994 at 7 30 p m in the Annex Conference Room County Annex Building at 117 South Broodway Hostings Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the con siderebon ol the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance os amended MAP CHANGE A 2 94 Request to rexone property m Sec 10 Johnstown Township Comm at the SW cor of Sec 10 TIN RHW Johnstown Twp Barry Co Mich th S 89 deg 40 min E along the S Section line 542 40 ft th N 11 deg 10 min E along the C/1 of Bristol Rd 333 00 ft th N IB deg 55 min E along said c I 79 5 ft to the NW cor of lord desc in liber 187 Pg 642 of Barry Co records, th S 89 deg 40 min E par with the S line of said section and along the N line of said parcel 174.87 ft to the pob on the E line ol the Plat of Longview as recorded in Liber 3 of Plots on pg 76 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Co Mich, th N >8 deg 55 mm E along said plot line 18 85 fl th S 89 deg 40 mm E along sa»d plot line 69.63 ft. th N 18 deg 55 min E along said plot line 516 45 ft th N 39 deg 56 mm 35 sec W 28 54 ft to the C/l of Bristol Rd. th NE ly along said c I on o curve to the left 61 80 ft. (radius 490 44 ft central angle 7 dog 13 mm 13 sec. chord 61 76 chord bear •ng N 46 dog 26 mm 49 sec E). th N 42 deg 50 mm 12 sec E along sold c/l 12** 79 ft. th on a curve to the right 72.62 ft. (radius 26) .85 ft central angle 15 deg 53 min 19 sec chord 72 38 chord bearing N 50 dog 47 min 03 sec E). to the NE cor of parcel described in liber 439. Pg 594 Barry County records th S 87 deg 56 min 11 sec W along the N line of said parcel 306 90 ft th N 72 deg 05 mm 29 sec W 66 00 ft to a pomt N 19 dog 10 mm 51 sec E (record os N 19 dog 45 min E) 342 0 ft from a point desc os E 32 rds and N 19 deg 45 mm E 813 3 ft from the SW cor of sod Sec 10 TIN R8W th N 19 deg 10 mm 5) sec E 68 40 ft. th N 86 deg 04 mm W 136 91 ft to on iron pipe near rhe shore of Bristol lake th along said lake shore N 28 deg 37 min 26 sec E 317 05 ft. th S B6 deg 04 min E 100 00 ft. th N 19 dog 10 min 51 sec E 25 00 ft th N 14 deg 37 min 21 sec W (recorded os N 13 deg 45 mm W). along the El* line of parcels desc. staked and occupied m Libor 256. Pg 49 and Liber 528, Pg. 695 of Barry Co records, 218.34 ft. th N 19 deg 07 min 40 sec W 126.74 ft to o pt desc in Liber 372. Pg 489 as being 21-1/2 rds W on long Lake Creek on the E and W 1/4 Imo of Sec 10 TIN R8W and S 08 dog W 967 3 ft; th N 1C deg 38 min 53 sec E (recorded as N 06 dog 00 min E) 396 14 ft th S 79 deg 21 min 07 sec E (recorded as S 02 deg 00 mm E). ol right angles 205 00 ft th N 10 deg 38 mm S3 sec (recorded os N 8 dog 00 mm E) E 182 0C ft. th N 79 deg 21 min 07 sec W (recorded os N 82 deg 00 mm W) 297 48. th N 41 deg 05 min 23 sec W 47.60 ft. th S 89 deg 77 min 57 sec E 131 92 ft. th N 10 deg 38 mm 53 sec E (recoded os N 08 deg E) 21.34 ft to a pt desc os be­ ing S 08 dog W 315.30 ft from a pt on the E and W 1/4 lino of Sec 10. TIN R8W distant W 345 5 fl from the c/l of Long lake Creek th N 40 dog 34 min 14 sec W (recorded os North 43 deg 13 min 30 sec W) 322 13 ft. th N 00 deg 01 min 57 soc E 66 00 ft to the E and W 1/4 Imo of said section os used for surveys in this area ond occupied, th $ 89 deg 10 min 54 soc E along sard E ond W 1/4 line 586 29 ft to the c/l of Long Lake Creek th S ly along a traverse line of so.d creek S 65 deg 17 mm 26 soc W 66 12 ft. th S 16 deg 09 mm 19 soc W 88 81 ft th S 13 deg 51 mm 28 soc E 54 61 ft th S 64 dog 49 min 11 sec W 42 25 ft th S 14 deg 37 mm 49 soc E 135 91 ft. th 5 36 deg 41 min 45 sec E 94.89 ft th S 77 deg 46 min 49 soc E 51 39 ft; th S 40 deg 13 mm 00 soc E 79 47 ft; th 5 46 deg 42 min 27 sec W 57.45 ft; th 5 23 dog 49 min 26 soc W 61.91 ft; th S 17 deg 21 mm 00 soc E 85 78 ft; th S 73 deg 03 min 28 sec W 72.17 ft; th S 57 dog 00 min 28 sec W 99.85 fl. th S 32 deg 05 min 07 soc E 258.19 ft. th S 22 dog 59 mm 33 sec W 60 61 ft; th S 35 deg 35 mm 46 sec W 39 44 ft ih S 18 dog 44 min 48socWBI05ft. th S 02 deg 11 min 11 sec E 74.82 ft. th 5 41 deg 04 mm 15 soc E 162 97 ft. th S 8) dog 04 mm 11 sec E 162 14 ft. th 5 75 dog 35 mm 15 soc E 71 52 ft th S 69 dog 23 mm 00 soc E 163 52 ft. th 5 01 dog 09 min 55 soc E 63.46 ft to the c/l of Bristol Rd. th continuing along the c/l of said Long lake Crook 5 05 deg 07 mm 06 sec W 58 48 ft th 5 56 dog 43 mm 08 soc W 89.76 ft. th 5 43 dog 32 min 06 soc W 79 40 ft. th 5 23 deg 26 mm 49 sec W 79 87 ft; th 5 12 dog 27 min 41 soc W 245 85 ft to the shore of little Long lake, th along the Wly shore of Little long Lake. S 34 deg 08 min 11 sec W 140 88 ft. th 5 01 deg 42 mm 44 sec W 179 17 ft th N 89 dog 40 min W along the N line of parcel in Liber 187 Pg 642. a distance of 648 41 ft to the pob (Seo outlin­ ed area on mop.) 'Mobile officer* takes Hastings S & L in new direction by Jean Callup Staff Writer Committing lo a loan for a house is the largest investment mosi people make in their lives, and it can be a stressful time But. it doesn't have to be says Mark Hewitt, mobile loan officer" from Hastings Savings and l.oan Taking banking in a new, more casual direction. Hewitt will come to the customers' home at "almost any hour of the day or night." And. it doesn i have to be at a residence, cither Regulation of the mutual industry (first of a two-part senes) The first mutual fund began in (he United States in 1924. and in the years (hat followed. the demand for securities grew at an un precedented rate Then, in 1929. the U.S slock market crashed, followed by a worldw ilde depression These events signaled the need for federal control of securities, in­ cluding mutual funds Today, mutual funds are among the most strictly regulated investments under federal securities laws They arc regulated by five major statutes The Securities Act oi 1933. This act established a number of filing requirements for all mutual funds, including the filing of detailed registration statements with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) It also requires funds to regularly disclose detailed information about their operations to the SEC. state securities boards and shareholders Further, this disclosure must be uniform, providing the same information to all audiences Under this act. funds also must provide potential investors with current pro­ spectuses (updated annually) describing each fund's management. objectives, risks, invest­ ment policies and other essential data The act also approved but limited all mutual fund advertising The provisions of the act arc still in effect The Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This legislation regulates the purchase and sale of mutual fund shares It subjects distributors to anti-fraud provisions that arc monitored and enforced by the SEC and Na­ tional Association of Securities Dealers (NASD) The Investment Advisers Art of 1940. This act regulates the activities of mutual fund advisers. Specifically, it focuses on self­ dealing and conflicts of interest within mutual funds, and it guards against charging shareholders excessive fees. In 1992. the SEC prepared a 500-page document with recom­ mendations for updating Uns act; some changes may be forthcoming. The Insider Trading and Securities Fraud Enforcement Art of 1988. this law re­ quires investment advisers and broker/dealers to develop and enforce strict procedures to prevent insider trading Insider trading occurs when people with access u? information not available to the general public use that infor­ mation for their own benefit The act also ex­ panded the SEC's authority to regulate insider trading The Market Reform Art of 1990. This latest securities act gives the SEC authority to halt securities trading and'or restrict program trading, or automated computer trading, usually of huge blocks of securities This law was brought about by the 500-point decline in the Dow Jones industrial Average on October 19. 1987. its purpose is to prevent such drasiic drops from occurring again In addition to these federal laws, each state has its own securities regulations pertaining to mutual funds Federal and slate laws are all designed to ensure that mutual tunds are operated and managed in an open, consistent way so that investors receive the information they need to make investment decisions Mark Hewitt He sold real estate for four years with Miller Real Estate, and now works with area realtors to find those in the market for home loans. "That experience is invaluable and a tremendous help if the goal is new purchases." he added. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week Close Company 53*/, AT&T 41V. Ameritech 49*/. Anheuser-Busch 58 Chrysler 57’/. Clark Equipment 23 CMS Energy 42'/, Coca Cola 65*/, Dow Chemical 66*/> Exxon 15’/. Family Dollar 64’/, Ford 59s/, General Motors 21 Great Lakes Bancorp 33*/. Hastings Mfg. 53*/> IBM 53’/. JCPenney 41’/. Johnson & Johnson 19 Kmart 51’/. Kellogg Company 61 McDonald's 47’/. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 195/. Spartan Motors 15’/. Upjohn 28’/. Gold $377.70 Silver -a* 5.20 Dow Jones 3911.66 Volume 270,000,000 • NOTICE • MAP CHANGE - A-3 94 Request to rexone property m Sec 7 Borry Township Lots 9 and 10 the P'ai of Smith s Acres as record ed m Libor 4 Page 10 in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Borry County (Seo outlined area on mop ) He says he has met clients at lake cottages, restaurants and pubs, and is looking forward to other unique places to talk to customers He recalls talking to one customer on a deck overlooking a lake with the sun going oown while sipping a glass of iced tea "It's whatever is comfortable for the clients." he said. "At their convenience, they are more relaxed and open with tneir needs and concerns." The concept of going to the customer evolved from the realization that the re­ financing boom would sometime come to an end. Hewitt said "Either interest rates would go up. or everyone who wanted to would have refinanced." he said. The question became, where to get new business? "Senior management and the board members at Hastings Savings and Loan said the new business is going io be m new purchase business, either first-time buyers, new people in town, or those who want to upgrade or downsize." Hewitt explained. Hewitt calls dealing with first-time buyers the most enjoyable pan of his job. "I can reassure them. I know what they will be feeling." he says. The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Feb 22. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 am and 5:00 o.m Monday through Friday MARRIAGE LICENSES Change —1’1. + >/. Jay Dec Miller, Delton and Penny Jo Aubuchon, Delton David Allen Nicholson, Middleville and April Mane Smith. Middleville Jasson Dean Orbeck. Delton and Kelley Elaine Ellard. Delton Michael George Taschereau, Hastings and Suzanne Dec Carrier. Hastings Scon Alien Farr. Delton and Joy Ann Jones. Delton Lloyd Scott Campbell. Hastings and Stacey Kay Patten. Hastings Enc VanValKcnburg. Ionia and Heather Jo Hummel. Woodland Lloyd Homer Root. Woodland and Kelly Jean Root, Woodland Michael Todd Glumm. Hastings and LuAnn Mane Krouse. Hastings Matthew John Thompson. Hastings and Debra Sue Clark. Hastings Ronald Jay Finkbeiner. Middleville and Marcia Lyn D'Agostino. Cloverdale. + ’/. -2’/. -'/. -■/. + 1’/. + 1’/, —'/. -’/. -1’/. -2’/. -’/. + ’/, -’/. +2 -’/. —'/. —Iff. —ff. + ff. —’/. -’/. —’/. —6.00 -.07 -16.61 Being mobile demands more flexibility than normal banking, but Hewitt says he likes it. "It works exit better for both of us." "This institution is very progressive." he says of Hastings Savings and Loan. "With any new procedure idea ix product, the number one priority is bow it affects the customer. "You hear advertising on the radio and TV telling about 24 hours a day. you can talk to someone; we go one belter "In this little town, we take is one step further, you can talk to a real person." he added. "Il's more casual banking." when he visits clients where they want, and be even dresses in a more non-traditional way. Hewitt reports good feedback from customers saying how smoothly their refinancing was done. Some note that they like the willingness of Hewitt to meet when and where i! was convenient for them His dunes take him from Kalamazoo to west Gun Lake. Sunfield. Lake Odessa. Nashville and (Tarksviile. He said he intends io expand his service area into Ionia soon. ^AMERICAN LEGION POST #45^ Bar-B-Que Ribs & Chicken : Friday, February 25 • 5-7:30 PM I I ALL YOU CAN EAT Q lf you see this Vy on the 25th, wish him a Happy 21st GOTCHA! Angie & Blake s500 handsome stud OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Everyone Welcome 325 S. Church. Hastings JU JEFF TINKLER Q rffffiiniiiin CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS — 1st Shift — FUELGAS A local equal opportunity employer is looking to hire a full time utility driver/ installer. Person must have CDL lic­ ense, be able to get a hazardous moteriol rating, pass a D.O.T. physical and drug screen and have a clean driving record. To the qualified person we offer full time employment, ex­ cellent wage and benefit package, and much more! Send resume to. . FUELGAS We currently have part time CNA positions available on first shift for caring individuals. We offer health in­ surance, illness and vacation benefits with a starting wage of $5.88 per hour. CNA Certification required. Please call Thornapple Manor at 945-2407 ext. 445 for an interview. EOE S Edward D. Jones & Co.’ VM tacx kN. M hnox. and 2145 W. Gun Lake Rd., Hastings. Ml 49058 MARK D. CHRISTENSEN CordiaLy Invite You 7b A Free Seminar Titled: GET IN ON THE GOOD TIMES WITH OUR... FROM R 2 TO C l This mop is a portion ol the Official Zoning Mop ol Borry Twp of Barry County Michigan All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County Michigan Interested persons desiring to prose it their views on the proposed amendments either ver bally or m writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and ploco The County of Barry will provide necessary au« • liory aids and services such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered <ri the meeting to m diwiduols with disabilities at the mooting hearing upon ton (10) days notice io the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contort the County o< Barry by writing or colling the following Judith A Peter son. Coordinator 220 W State Street Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendments of the Borry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public mspec tion at the Borry County Planning Office 220 W State St Hastings Michigan between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 pm) Monday thu Friday Please coll the Barry County Planning Office at 94B 4830 for further information Nancy I Boersmc Borry County Clerk (2 3 8 2 24) HORIZONS CLUB designed especially for active people line youl (fttv Sank Discover watts new! TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 1994 An on!»ghf©n>ng oo> U piann©a tor vO-j as «e ’exj' th© Coo* Energy mtcxmatior Conte' m Bncgeman overlooking lo*© Michigan Moot the hunxsnioa newscasters - 'oooti that loo* □nd talk h*e root people who wil* jpaa*e us on ’he pnghf future d energy See how the Coo* Energy Center generates two rndhon xiicwaffs of etec”>city nave tun with the hands on computer games ana soentrfic aup*ayv when noire' learning fun - no 'naffer what age you ar©* A Kjt© morning Oepawure from Mashngs with a Oefcoout lunch a* Clara s on the P’ve* m down town Bnageman Followed Dy m© tour o* *he energ* cen’©r Ou* expected -etum to Hastings -s aptxoximatetv 5 30 p rr Hastings City Bank and River Bend Trave* me. Escorted Tour Com© along and enjoy a nice hunch and leam waffs n©» • Can jerie Sheldon a’ 945 2401 to reserve your sea* COOK ENERGY CENTER with the HORIZONS CLUB Mail to Horuons CluD Hastings Crty Bar * 150 W Court S’ Hastings Mi 49059 Cost per member S40 X Non mempe' S45 00 Pesen/arion ?>eadiine MO'Ch 1 1994 _______________________________ NAMf ADOafSS ?'• ______________________________ BULK_________ .•» _______ NOTICE HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Will meet at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings on Monday. March 14th and Wednesday, March 16th from 9 a m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m CLASS Agr Com Ind. Res. Per RATIO MULT 5O°/o 50% 50% 50% 50% 1 0215 1 0000 1.0000 1.0931 1 0000 Richard Thomas Supervisor “A GLOBAL INVESTMENT OPPORTLMTY” The signing of the NAFTA Treaty has captured u'orld headlines! Asian and European stock markets are watched closely all over the world1 American Business leaders sxxy that U S Business must go global or die1 These commems pomi to the fact that the *orld is fast approach mg ■ global economy The prize will be an enormous market, over VX) million people in Europe alone, for goods and services we take for granted m the United Stales Throughout Europe and around the world, business planners arc moving swiftly to establish ar international presence At Edward D Jones & Co we also believe H is critical to look outside the United Stales for investment opportunities In conjum lion with the A’nencan Funds Grwp. we extend an invitation for you lo attend an investment seminar • Mr Mark Christensen. Investment Representatise • Mr Kirk IXxlge Regional Vice President for Ameruan Funds Monday. February 28. 1994 HBerr. Hastings Country Club 1550 N Broadway Time: 7 00 P M Rffmhmenlt w/// be served Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any Township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the Clerk Bonnie L Cruttenden, Clerk 948-9690 or 945-3291 25ih by calling 945-3553*<>r 800-288-5220 Reservations will be limited so make them early FEEL FREE TO BRING AN INTERESTED FRIEND �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 24. 1994 HOMESTEAD, continued... • Welborn said legislation to rework the adoption laws of the state will be introduced to the legislature in the next few weeks He said be served on the lieutenant governor s committee that studied the laws and looked for ways to improve them. He said the new legislation will balance parents' rights with getting children into a good home as soon as possible. • A drug dealer liability bill introduced by Welborn has passed the House. Welborn said. He said the Senate already approved the bill. The bill, if signed into law. will allow individuals, groups and governmental bodies to file class action suits against drugs dealers fez damages to children, the community, etc Welborn said the measure will open a new front in the war on drugs. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER for everyone's use. but had a high level of security. with strictly limited access For teachers, grade reporting, attendance or other management information that is needed is put into the computer With the new system, attendance for a class is taken by looking at a display of a sealing chart with photos of the students who arc. or should be. in that chair While the attendance was being taken twice a day. now the information can be updated hourly Also for teachers, health, immunization and emergency information is kept on each student. Teacher s using the system will assess grades and store projects. An increase in productivity, speed and efficiency will be the result. Miller said He reported that the software will be updated every two to three weeks at first. After that, updating will be done every two to three months. The computer system purchase was approved by the board in December from LAN Management Systems. Ltd The software programs came from Midwest Educational Group for a total cost of $81337 for both hardware and software. The board also heard bus driver Nora Peake honored for her retirement. ATTEND SEMES; ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 105 S Jefferson Father Charle* Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Maaes 8 00 a m and 11 15 am . Coafewoas Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m HASTINGS AREA PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 HOPE UNITED METHODIST church phone. (616) 945 9200 CHURCH, M 37 Soath at M-79 (home phixx-1 Sunday Service Jim Fox. pastor. ph*«e 9 30 a m . Sunday School I 1 00 Re* 945-3397 Church phone 945-1995 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 Cathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ pm Awana 3 year-olds-6(h grade. der morning 9 45 a m . Sunday Mondays. 6 30 pm . Prayer time School. 11 00 am . Morning Wor Wednesdays. 7 00 pm. Teen ship. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fclkmship. Center 7th-12th grade. Saturdays. 6:00 p m . Evening Wonhip 7 00 p m Nursery for all service*. transporta txM» provided lo and from morning BARRY CO. CHURCH OF services Prayer meeting. 7 00 CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser p.m. Wednesday vices Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 ship Ham. Evening Services 6 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 948 8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior pm Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11.00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00, Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Cubs. 700 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 1:15 pm . Adult Choir practice CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pasloi Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m . Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Munster. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-4045 Sunday Services 9 30 am. Bible School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship. 600 pm Evening Worship. 7 00 p m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wai! Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8 15 am. 9 45 and 11:15 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring die whole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd 8 mi South Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service at 6:00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pauot Phone 945 9414 Sunday Feb 27-8-00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages); 10: 45 a m Holy Communion Thursday. Feb 24 - II 30 Holy Conun/Lunch. Ruth Circle. 4 00 Outreach. 6 30 Children s Choir. 7 00 Inquirers. 8 00 AA Saturday. Feb 26 — 9:30 Conf 7. 8 00 NA Monday. Feb 28 - 7.00 Steward ship Comm . EvangcUtm Comm Tuesday. March I — 9:00 Greater GR Conf . 7 00 Stephen Training Wednesday. March 2 — 10:00 Word watchers. 3 15 Young Spirits. 6 00 Supper, 7 (X) Vespers. Sarah Circle After CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. I7|ft North Broad way Randall Hannun Pastor Sunday Service* 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00pm Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adult*. Teen* and Children HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. Feb 27 • 9 30 Morning Worship Ser­ vice Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 services over WBCH-AM and FM. 9 5OIO5O Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. 10 30 Refreshmenu and Fellowship in the Dining Room. II 20 Children s Church. 3 30 Middle High Fellowship. 4 30 Confirma­ tion Class. 5 30 Senior High Fellowship Tuesday - 7 00 Circle 7 meeting in the lounge Wednes day — 7 00 Chance! Choir Chon. 7.30 Circle 5. at the home of Manlyn Oastcr Thursday - 12 00 Lenten Luncheon - First United Methodm Church. 7 00 Church Life Committee HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets, Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist/Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over W5CH FM-AM at 10 30 a m Sun days — Sunday Church School 9.30 am.. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11:00 a m . Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m Tuesdays — Ladies Nighl Out HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Exercise and Bible Study. 7:00 GOD. 1674 West State Road, p.m Wednesdays Family Church Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ Night — Children s Choir 5 15 bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 p.m . Prepared Light Meal 6 00 a m . classes for all ages Morning p m . Bible Study 6 45 p m . Ac­ Worship 10 45 a m Nurserv pro­ tivities for Kids 6 45 pm vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 Thursday* - Bell Choir 6 30 p m pm Wednesday activities 7 00 Chancel Choir 7 00 p m Thursday. p.m are Rainbows or I J Bible Feb 24 — Second in senes of Com Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first mumry Ixntcn Lunch'Devotxxi* grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible 1200 noon lo 100 pm — (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries monologue on ’' Mary Magdalene or Teen Bible (>iu (ages 13-19). by Re* Ka* Pratt, co pastor of Adult Bible Study No age limits Banfield and Country Chapel United Methodist Churches Sun WELCOME CORNERS day. Feb 27 — Second Sunday of UNITED METHODIST Lent. Fish Bowl Offering for CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway Hunger Monday. Feb 28 — Joy Hastings. Ml 49058 Pasior Carl U M Women Circle 7 30 p m Litchfield Phone (Woodland) Thursday. March 3 — Third in 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. series of Community Lenten 945-5974 Worship Services - Lunch Devotions 12 00 Noon to Sunday. 9 00 a m and 11 00 a m . I 00 p m — Monologue on ’ ’the Sunday School. 9 45 am 4-H Apostle Peter. by Ste*-e Reid, meets Mondays. 6 30 p m io 8 00 director of Barr* County Love. Inc pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. Friday. March 4 - Visually Im 5 15 p m at Delore* Gaspers. 801 paired Person* (V I P *> 9 30 a m Barber Rd . Hasting* Men * SUPPORT GROUPS - Narcotic* Breakfast will be meeting the third Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Saturday of each month until fur Wednesday and Fnday. and 8 00 (her notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis p m Thursday*. Al-Anon 12 30 at 945 5365 pm Wednesdays. Co-Dependents Anonymous 7 30 pm Thursday*, WOODGROVE BRETHREN and 9 00 a m Saturday* CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coal* Grove Road Pasior Ben Her QUIMBY1 UNITED ring 9 30 Sunday School. Church METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Service 10 30. Wednesday even­ West Pasior Susan Trowbridge ings from 6 00-8 00 p m the (616 ) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 youth* meet al (he church, bring a a m . Worship II am. Aller sack lunch School Special Wednesday ,4pm P O Box 63. Hastings Ml 49058 The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings sne Laks Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F Die THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY •Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan ’ School bus driver Nora Peake is retiring after serving the children of the Hastings Area School System for 24 years." Trustee Bob Casey said “Nora began her employment as a bus driver in the Hastings Area School System in November of 1969 “Over the years, most of Nora's bus runs have involved students in the Pleasantview Schoo! area, and for several years. Nora also transported students from the Pleasant view TECHNOLOGY, continued... HASTINGS SEVENTH DAt ADVENTIST CHURCH. 9(M Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Con. munity Service Center 945 2361 Saturday services arc Sabbath School at 9 20 a m (for all agevi and Worship Service at ! I 00 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 p m The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to (he public Mondays and Wednesday* 9 00-12 00 noon Donation* of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hour* If you are in need of clothing please call 945 2361 for an appointment HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* al 600 Powell Rd . I mile east ol Hastings Eldon Grubb Pastor 374-8357 Ru* Sarver Pastor Emeritus 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a m Bible Classes for all age* 10 40 a m Morning Worship 6pm Evening Praise Thursday: 7 U) p m Bible Stud* and youth group* I area to Hastings "For the past few years. Nora has had a Pleasantvicw regular bus run and a kindergarten run The Hastings School Community thanks Nora for her many years of service and wishes her well in her retirement. Casey said In other business, the board approved the purchase of a dump truck with snow­ plowing equipment from the low bidder. Renner l-ord/Mcrcury of Hastings at a price of SI7.792 They also approved buying a cargo van for SI 1.528.20. also from Renner Also, final approval was given for a inp to the State leadership Conference in Detroit, (and possibly a national convention in San Francisco) fir the Business Professionals of America, and a travel study trip to Greenfield Village by Southeastern Element ary students BarbaraJ. McNinch Franklin Gamer Bozt' ______ Dorothy M. Dietrich_______| BELDING - Barbara J. McNinch, 58. of 532 Harrison. Belding passed away Sunday, Febru­ ary 20, 1994 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids. She was born March 19, 1935 in St. Johns the daughter of Howard and Florence (Hopkin) Keiffer She attended St. John’s Schools and mamed John McNinch in 1979 in St. Johns She was employed by EB1 in Belding and attended the Belding Lutheran Church. Surviving arc her husband John; her mother Florence of Ovid; two brothers. Walter Keiffer of St. Johns, Richard Keifer of Ovid, two sisters. Arlene Sigaloose of Bannister. Shirley Clelcnd of Ovid. She was preceded in death by one brother Howard and one sister Annie. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lak* Odessa. Burial in Clarksville Cemetery. VAN NUYS. CALIFORNIA • Formerly of Delton, Franklin Garner Boze, 61. passed away February 16, 1994 at home. Mr. Boze was born on September 20. 1932 the son of Jesse and Maxine Boze He was employed for years as a mechanic for the "stars" in Hollywood and retired from “World Nissan" inCanoga Park, California He was an excellent mechanic of General Motors and Rolls Royce auto's. Mr. Boze was a Mason for 40 years. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, the mountains, all animals and people. "Frank was a fun loving gentleman and lived life to the fullest." Mr Boze served in the United Stales Navy during the Korean War from 1951 to 1955 on the U.S.S. Holister Destroyer and recieved many service medals. His first marriage was to Marie Bouviau. that ended in divorce after 14 years. Then he married Mary Pettit in 1970. Mr. Boze is preceded in death by his father. Jesse W. Boze; brother. Dean C. Boze; sister. Bebe Jackson. He is survived by wife, Mary; one daughter. Shelly and Woody Lowry ; one son, Mike and Sarah Boze one step-daughter, Lorraine and Bruce Woodruff; all of California; grandchil­ dren, Troy, Deedra, twins: Ryan and Jordan. Russell and Jessa; his mother Maxine Boze of Delton; four sisters. Lauretta and Charles While of Dowling, Arvetta Kibler of Vicksburg. Wanda and Sy Yerge of Hickory Comers, Sandra and Bill Addison of Delton and Port Huron; many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles; two brothers, Douglas and Ethel Boze of Hastings, Max Boze of Cloverdale. Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 24 at 11 AM at Cedar Creek Cemetery with Pasior Jeff Worden officiating. Funeral Arrangements were made by Williams Home. BROOKFIELD, ILLINOIS - Dorothy M Dietrich (nee Arndt), 85 passed away al her home in Brookfield, Illinois on Monday. February 21, 1994. Mrs. Dietrich was born November 19. 1908 in Muskegon the daughter of Julius and Anna (nee Empy) Arndt. Mrs. Dietrich was a homemaker who enjoyed working in her garden, travelling, and reading. She was married on July 16. 1927 at St. Paul Episcopal Church in Muskegon to Max A. Dietrich. She and Max were residents of Brookfield from 1952 to the present. Besides her husband Max. Mrs. Dietrich is survived by a daughter. Judith (Roger) Macruder, three grandchildren, seven great­ grandchildren. and two step-siblings, Charlotte Bacon and Richard Bessmer. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Leonard and Jeanne Stebbins. A graveside interment service will be held at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings on Thursday. February 24 at 11:30 AM. Funeral arrangements were handled by Johnson Funeral Home, Ltd. of Brookfield. Illinois. The family requested that any memorials be made to either West Towns Hospice, 6438 West 34th Street, Berwyn, Illinois, 60402, The Salvation Army, or a charity of your choice. I Lyle W. Kneale| PORTLAND - Lyle W. Kneale, 61 of 1966 East Clarksville Road, Portland passed away Thursday. February 17, 1994 at his residence. Mr. Kneale was bora July 9. 1932 in Port­ land the son of Howard and Geneva (Whi .ock) Kneale He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1950. He served in the Armed Services from 1953 to 1955. He married Joyce Houserman October 6, 1961 in Saranac. She preceded him in death November 10, 1993. Mr. Kneale lived and farmed in the Sebewa area all his life. He was a member of the Sebe­ wa United Methodist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. David (Kathleen) Forman of Hastings; one son Kenneth (Diane) Kneale of Portland; three grandchildren Michael and Melanie Forman and Kristin Kneale; his Mother Geneva Kneale of Belding; two brothers. LaVerae Kneale of Saranac, and Gerald Kneale of Birmingham; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Monday, Febru­ ary 21, 1994 al the Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa with Reverend Gordon Locco officiating Interment Saranac Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo Ionia County Hospice. Bryan Lfe Thomat TEXAS, LUBBOCK - Bryan Lee Thomas, 41. of Lubbock. Texas and formerly of Hast­ ings passed away Saturday, February 19. 1994 in Texas. He was bom on March 2, 1952 in Hastings the son of Richard and Audrey (McCrumb) Thomas. Mr. Thomas graduated from Hastings High School in 1970, and attended R.E.T. Electronic School in Grand Rapids, receiving his Techni­ cian Degree in 1972. He owned and operated his own Electronics business for the past 20 years. He continued schooling in Electronics, recently completing an updated course in computer repair. Bryan is survived by his parents, Richard and Audrey Thomas of Hastings; two sisters, Lynette Pennington of Hastings and Mrs. Peter (Laurie) Aviles of Kalamazoo; one nephew; three nieces; one great nephew; one great niece, all of Hastings. Funeral services were held Wednesday. February 23. 1994 at the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Michael Anton officiating. Burial at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial services were held in Lubbock. Texas for friends and neighbors. Memorial contributions may be made lo die American Lung Association. Billy G. Hoaglin, Sr. HASTINGS - Billy G. Hoaghn, Sr., 66,2088 North Broadway. Hastings passed away Thurs­ day. February 17. 1994 at his residence. Mr. Hoaghn was bora on February 23. 1927 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Charles and Inez (Popejoy) Hoaghn. He was raised in Springfield and Strafford, Missouri areas and attended schools there. He recieved his high school diploma through Hast­ ings Adult Education in 1976. Mr. Hoaghn was a United Stales Army Veteran of World War II. He was married to Frances N. Sollars on December 8. 1943, and moved to Hastings in 1947 Mr. Hoaghn was employed at the Bradford­ White Corporation in Middleville for 30 years, retiring in 1988. He had previously worked in construction and for the former Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company tn Hastings. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge #628. Mr. Hoaghn is survived by wife, Frances, daughter and husband, Nancy and Richard Herbsireith of Hastings; son and wife. Bill and Claudia Hoaghn. Jr., of Nashville; son. David Hoaglin, of Hastings; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; brothers, Ray Hoaglin, Fay Hoaglin, and Leonard Hoaghn. ail of Springfield, Missouri. Preceding him in death were his parents, and a brother Leslie Hoaghn Memorial services were held Monday. February 21. 1994 at the Word of Faith Fellow­ ship (2750 South Wall Lake Road. Hastings) with Associate Minister Carla M Smith offi­ ciating. Bunal at Fort Custer National Cemet­ ery unh full military honors Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. K emorial contributions may be made to the Amt ican Cancer Society JohnJ. Baker VERMONTVILLE - John J Baker. 69 of Vermontville, passed away Saturday, February 19, 1994 at Eaton County Medical Facility in Charlotte. He was born August 16, 1924 in Van Wert County, Ohio, the son of Jesse and Beatrice (Blackmore) Baker. He graduated from Vermontville High School in 1941 and recently had his 50th class reunion. He served in the Navy Seabee's during World War II, stationed in France. He married Irma Gene Prall on December 22, 1945, in New Port, Kentucky. Mr. Baker was employed for the Pennsylva­ nia and the New York Central Railroad as a conductor and brakeman for 16 years and as a dairy fanner in Vermontville for 20 years. He was Past Worshipful Master of the Vermontville Masonic Lodge, Life Member of the Nashville Masonic Lodge and member of the Vermontville American Legion. He enjoyed all sports and played basketball in High School, stock car racing and being with his family, especially his grandchildren. Surviving are his wife, Irma Gene; daughter. Patricia Baker-Smith and son-in-law, Jeff Smith of Nashville; son and daughter-in-law. Richard and Anne Baker of Vermontville; grandchildren, Michelle, Richard. John, Jessi­ ca and Leah; brother, Robert Baker of Delton. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse; mother, Beatrice Kuepfer; brother, Paul Baker; and sister, Virginia Johnson. Visitation will be held Thursday from 5pm-8pm at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. Masonic Memorial Services will be held Thursday, February 24th at 8:00pm at the funeral home. Memorial donations may be made to the Nashville Masonic Lodge, Vermontville American Legion, or Eaton County Medical Facility. Howard Humbert Spedick HICKORY CORNERS ■ Howard Humbert Spedick, 83. passed away suddenly in Venice, Florida. He was born on February 23, 1910. He graduated from Colgate University in 1933. Mr. Spedick was a member of an unscored upon 1933 football team and Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity. After his retirement as Comptroller, Ace Scientific Supply, he retired to Hickory Corners, where he became an active member of the Prudence Nobles Chapter, Order of the Eastern Star and the Hickory Corners Masonic Lodge He was preceded m death by his wife of fifty years, Hamel Hopke Spedick. Surviving are daughters, Linda Jensen of Placentia, California, and Deborah Howard of Battle Creek; sister, Dorothy Wagar of Florida; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and very dear friend, Lucille Ward of Caseville. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Thursday. March 3.1994 at 7 00 PM at the Hickory Corners Masonic Temple In lieu of flowers, donations may be made lo the Hickory Corners Masonic Temple or Colgate University Russell ArthurJohncock DELTON - Russell Arthur Johncock, 87, of 7496 Guernsey Lake Road, Delton passed away February 17, 1994 in Avon Park. Florida while wintering there. Mr. Johncock was born on August 17, 1906 the son of Arthur and Emma (Kahler) Johncock. He farmed for many years and was employ­ ed at Hastings Piston Ring, Clark Equipment in Battle Creek, and retired in 1968 from Kelloggs of Battle Creek after 13 years. Mr. Johncock was a member of the Barry County Fann Buereau, was a farmer Orange­ ville Township Treasurer and Supervisor and was on the Delton-Kellogg School Board for several years. He loved fishing, traveling, gardening, and raising flowers. Mr. Johncock married Nina Hayward on Juno 28, 1928. He was preceded in death by seven sisters. Mr. Johncock is survived by his wife, Nina; three sons, Norman and Donna Johncock of Scotts, Michigan, Keith and Betty Johncock of Battle Creek, and Glenn Johncock of Dowling; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Burial at Prairie­ ville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Envelopes avail­ able at the funeral home. Marion M. Lawrence SARANAC - Marion M. Lawrence, 82. of 203 Parsonage, Saranac, formerly of GarksvilIc passed away Sunday. February 20, 1994 at the Ionia County Memorial Hospital. She was bora September 22,1911 in Bryant, Indiana the daughter of Chester and Anna (Loyer) Pingry. She attended Bryant Schools in Indiana and was married to Willard Lawrence January 25, 1930 in Bryant, Indiana. She and her husband lived tn Clarksville since 1952 before moving to Saranac. Surviving arc her husband Willard; three sons, Ralph Lawrence of Lowell. Larry Lawrence of Ionia, and Gary Lawrence of Grand Rapids; one daughter, Mrs. James (Jacqueline) Cahoon of Lowell; seven grand­ children and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers. Moens and Hesper Pingry; four sisters. Zenith Wilson, Marie Hughes, Edna Tenney, and Lilia Hunt. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 23. 1994 al the Koops Funeral Chape! in Clarksville with Reverend Don Mathis officiating. Interment at South Boston Cemetery. Mr. Leonard B. Welte CASCADE TOWNSHIP - Mr. Leonard B Welle. 90, of 5347 McCords Avenue, Cascade Township passed away Saturday, February 12, 1994 at Lowell Medical Care Center. He was bora on May 3, 1903 in Bagley. Minnesota the son of Theodore and Theresa (Auburg) Welle. Mr. Welle was a masseur at the YMCA. He was to married Audrey Kolenbrander. He is survived by his wife Audrey; children. Ben and Sandi Postma of Grant, Edward and Linda Postma of Alto, Betty and Randolph Nanzer of Grand Rapids; brother. Roland and Gene Welle of Caledonia; brothers-in-law, Frank Beaver of Bagley. Minnesota. Jim Filibeck of Arizona, sisters-in-law, Carrie Hollway of Carrollton, Georgia. Edith Cantrall of Forest City, Iowa; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held February 16, 1994 at the Caledonia United Methodist Church with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock offi­ ciating. Interment at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Memorial Fund of Caledonia United Methodist Church Funeral arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 24, 1994 — Page 7 IVood/and NEWS ... by Catherine Lucas Stahl-Oesch united in marriage Hofstra-Postma engagement told Brenda Kay Stahl and Jeffery J Oesch were married on October 2. 1993 at the United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Parents of the bride aixi groom arc Amith and Lavma Stahl of Freeport and Joe and Melva Oesch of Alto Maid of honor was Lynne Kuzmin, sister of the bride. Best man was Sam Oesch. brother of the groom. Bridal attendants were Doreen Geiger. Becky Stahl and Ronnie Oesch. Groomsmen were John Timpson. Fred Oesch and Tom Oesch. Flower girl was Nicole Stahl and ring bearer was A J Oesch Master and mistress of ceremonies were Gordon and Sally Stahl Mr and Mrs Donald Hofstra of Lake Odessa would like to announce the engage­ ment of their daughter. Jeanne Michele, to Philip John Postma Jeanne is a 1993 graduate of Lakewood High School and is attending New Tribes Bi­ ble Institute in Jackson. Michigan Philip is the son of Martin and Louise Nivison of Middleville. He is a 1992 graduate of Thomapple-Kellogg High School. Mid­ dleville. He attended Lawrence Technological University in Southfield last year and is now attending New Tribes Bible Institute. The couple will exchange their lifetime vows on June 18. 1994 They plan to continue their Bible education at New Tribes Bib'e Institute in the fall. Lester-Homer engagement told Autumn Leigh Lester and J Arthur Homer are pleased to announce their engagement. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Dari and Carlcne Lester of Delton She is a 1990 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and will be a 1994 graduate of Olivet College. She is a marketing intern at Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek The future groom is the son of Dr. and Mrs. John Homer of Olivet and Mr and Mrs. Nor­ man Shimabukuro of Hawaii He is a 1989 graduate of Olivet High School and will also be a 1994 graduate of Olivet College. Vows of marriage will be exchanged on August 20. 1994 Hastings Middle School career day to feature 39 speakers by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Deciding what to do for the rest of your life takes careful consideration and planning. Giving the Hastings Middle School students a glimpse into many different careers might help them in the choice. Career Day this year will be held Friday, Feb. 25. "We have 39 different speakers and all are in different avenues." said Ann Devroy. co­ chair of the event. The choice of who will speak is not a static list of the same people every year. Devroy said, but is an evolving thing. This year, some of the more popular careers are in story telling, art, law enforcement, graphic design, cosmetology, veterinary medicine, environmental cduation and photography, she said. Included in the careers represented are city government, medicine, farming, building, nursing, radio broadcasting, engineering, electrician, dentistry, banking, firefighting, computers, accounting, florist, physical fitness, conservation, auto body repair, pharmacy, coaching, landscaping, publishing and many others. The students will rotate through four different sessions about 25 minutes in length during the morning. The majority have at least three out of four of their choices, a lol have all four, especially the eighth graders," Devroy said One comment heard last year was from some students who would like lo have the event last all day. she added "Most kids enjoy it." she said Frankie McCabe, school secretary, will bold a class on her choice of careers Helping to plan the day . in addition to Devroy. were Sally Keller. Cindy and Bob Cove. Nancy Simpson. Ken O'Mara, Carol Pond, Marcy Fulmer. Robin Hobert. Martha Edger, Trisha McKeough. Frankie McCabe and Elsie McKelvey. Myrtle Bump to celebrate 90th birthday Myrtle L. Bump will celebrate her 90th bir­ thday Feb. 29 She w-ould enjoy hearing from her friends al: Tendercare. 240 E. North St.. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phillips-Driscoll engagement told Amy Phillips and David Driscoll, together with their parents, announce their forthcoming marriage. Amy is the daughter of Dee Cook and Michael Phillips. David is the son of Tom and Gerri Driscoll. The future bride, a 1990 graduate of Del­ ton Kellogg High School, will graduate from Aquinas College in May. David is a 1990 graduate of Lake view High School in St. Clair Shores. He also will graduate from Aquinas College in May. A summer wedding is being planned. LEGAL NOTICES: Pledge to the Flog by oil present Five Board Membet eleven resident* guests. Commissioner James prevent four Agenda approved os amended January 10 1994 Minutes approved as corrected Treasurer s all correspondence and committee reports received Approval of listed bills grant for Bernard Museum Adopted Resolution to amend Method of Collec tion of Delinquent Special Assessments Appointed James Hurt as Zoning Administrator Zoning violations extended to June 1. 1994 one turned over to Zoning Administrator Approved Payment for Jim Corr Acting Building inspector Zoning Administrator Transferred cemetery spaces for Buckland per request Request by Handley for lot split approved Adjourned for Closed Meeting 9 17 p.m Meeting called bock to order of 9 57 p m Adjournment 10:10 p.m Shirley R Cose Clerk Attested to by Patricio I Baker , Supervisr (2'24) Koger and Edith Buxton attended a tack manufacturers' market at the Hoosier Dome in Indianapolis last weekend They took Betts Neal with them and stopped in Sturgis and picked up Irene Scheihas and Penny Novotny One manufacturer held a dinner Saturday evening, with entertainment, al which they were guests They spent Saturday night at a hotel, but did not stay for the banquet on Sun­ day night, returning to Woodland that afternoon The junior high youth group spaghetti sup­ per at Lakewood United Methodist Friday night, to earn money for the mission trip to the flooded area of Illinois this summer, was at­ tended and profitable. The kids reported they served 180 people and nude $600 As one who attended the dinner I can say the food was excellent. The first of the 1994 series of Lakewood Ministerial Association sponsored combined Lenten services was held Sunday evening at Lakewood United Methodist Church Manlyn Oaks and Elcnaora Pierce played an organ and piano prelude before the service The Rev. Ward Pierce welcomed an estimated 150 people to the service and choruses were sung by the congregation. The Rev Cliff Randall led an opening prayer Special music was performed by Curt Allen and Curt Allen Jr., and by Ward Pierce. The Alle~s sang “We Are Soldiers Again*' and Pierce sang ' Come to the Water ” The Rev Carl Litchfield gave a sermon on the subject “He set his face toward Jerusalem” Oaks and Pierce played a pnstlude and refreshments were served to the guests from several area churches in a packed fellowship hall Next Sunday. Feb. 27. the second of the series of special Lenten services will be held at Woodland United Methodist Church. The speaker will be Father Tom Bufford of St Ed­ ward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa On Sunday. March 6. the third combined service will be held at St. Edward's Catholic Church and the Rev. Ward Pierce will speak. The March 13 service will be at the Chris­ tian Reformed Church in Lake Odessa, with the Rev Emmett Kadwell of Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church speaking. The March 20 service will be al the First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa and the Rev. Alan Sellman of Zion Lutheran will give the sermon. March 27. a cantata by the combined choirs of Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish in Coals Grove and the Hope Church of the Brethren will be sung at the Coats Grove church Each of the combined lenten services starts at 7 p.m. and is followed by refreshments and fellowship furnished by the host church. This annual series of combined services always ends at Central United Methodist in Lake Odessa, with a special Good Friday ser­ vice at 1 p.m. This year, the Rev. George Spcas of Kilpatrick-United Brethren Church will be the speaker. Lake Odessa businesses and professional offices usually close for this service. Several churches are planning individual sunrise services and breakfasts for Easter morning Lake Odessa Central and Lakewood United Methodist churches usually combine this service and breakfast, and this year it will be held at Lakewood at 7 a.m. Hours for sunrise services at other area churches will be announced later On Feb. 13. Dale and Nancy Cunningham spent the day at the home of Jerry and Mardele Bates in Surprise, Ariz. Don and Adie Eckman. Chuck and Peg Armbruster and Ken and Dorothy Geiger also were at the Bates' home that day. Dale and Nancy got back to the Lakewood area last Saturday evening and attended church on Sunday. They plan to stay with their grandchildren for a week in March before taking another longer trip to warmer climes again. Glendon and Betty Curtis entertained all three of their grandchildren over the weekend. Mallory and Amanda Curtis came from Jackson and Christopher White came from Hastings Parents Tony and Linda Curtis and Steve and Cindy White came for Sunday dinner and took their children home with them that evening. The World Day of Prayer program on Fri­ day. March 4. will be held at 9:30 a.m. at the Woodland United Methodist Church this year Ladies from all local churches will par­ ticipate and stay for light refreshments and visiting after the program Woodland United Methodist Church also will hold an annua) Easter fellowship which is planned for Wednesday, March 30. at 9 a m this year Pastor Gerry Litchfield will speak on the subject ‘Who Do You Say I Am?" Woodland United Methodist Church has set the dale of Saturday. Oct. 22. for their bazaar this year. Lakewood United Methodist earlier reserved the date of Saturday. Oct. 30. Both of these bazaars usually include a luncheon Greg MacKenzie came home from Univer­ sity of Michigan at Ann Arbor with a friend the past weekend. He will be home for a week-long winter break from the university A two-day Youth Mania program will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church this Friday and Saturday. A special event, as pan of that program, will be a concert by the " Watchband" from Grand Rapids at 7 30 p.m Friday. Feb. 25. Everyone is invited to come and be a part of this exciting concert of modern religious music. A free-will offering will be taken George and Dorothy Schaibly flew into Detroit from Florida, where they had been vacationing last week. They came home early and by this method because of Dorothy'. deteriorating health. Dorothy 's son is flying to Flonda to bring home their cat this week Dorothy is at home on the Schaibly farm and is being cared for by Barry County Hospice Vem Newton is home from the hospital in Grand Rapids, where he had tests for a heart condition Last week, because of Vem Newton's il­ lness. Kirk Forman cleared the ice off of the library walk on Tuesday Kirk is the Village of Woodland maintenance foreman and often takes care of township and school problems of V V-.” . / Father Tom Bufford of St. Edward's Catholic Church will speak at the se­ cond Lakewood Ministerial Association combined Lenten service at Woodland United Methodist Church at 7 p.m. Sunday evening. Ministers from several area churches enjoyed food and fellowship follow­ ing the first Lenten senrice at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. Those at this table include the Rev. Ben Ridder of Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church. snow and ice accumulation We are grateful to him for his excellent help in keeping the library open A reception was held recently after a basketball game at Lakewtxid High School for Ron Coppess. who was retiring from coaching girls' basketball after 16 years ser­ vice in that capacity Coppess continues to teach .ncchanical drawing and some design courses at the high school, retiring only from coaching Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance crew and auxiliary will hold its next dinner that was postponed from Feb 13 because of frozen pipes at Cunninghams' Acre this Sunday. Feb. 27. from noon to 3 p.m The menu will be swiss steak and ham. with al; the trimm­ ings. A dinner is held each month and all pro­ ceeds go to the needs of the ambulance com­ pany This helps keep costs down to clients Take-outs arc available, cither picked up or delivered, by calling 374-7328 between noon and 3 p.m The March dinner is planned for the regular day. the second Sunday of the month, which will be March 13. Dave and Tammy Manice purchased three books for the library at a discount store on a recent trip to Grand Rapids The books were all on my list to purchase and it was a help to me to have them picked up They arc ■Accident" by Danielle Steele, 'Honor Bound" by W E B Griffin and •'Family Blessings" by LaVyrle Spencer The books have by now been catalogued and are circulating. Jim Stiles of Lansing, who had spent the day at a wrestling tournament at Lakewood High School, was a recent visitor at the Victor Eckardt home This is Jim’s last year at HarryHill High School, where he has been a guidance counselor for many years. Many local folks will remember from many years ago. when the Stiles family rented the Eckardt tenant home (later sold to the late Bruce Con­ treras in the 1970s). Barbara Stiles Clark now lives in Lyons. Mich. Roger resides in Florida. Jim's wife. Chris, is also a counselor, working at Michigan State University. Betty Smith says she heard red winged black birds Friday afternoon and spotted five of them sitting at the very highest pinnacle of a tall maple She thinks these birds are prais­ ing the Lord for sunshine, warming days and the ice moving out. She says her father used to say that "The earlier the Red Wings come back, the sooner the winter storms arc over.” and that she has found that to be true for the many years she has observed Also, a cardinal left a pretty red feather out on the ice where she found it and put in her collection of bird feathers. It is the first car­ dinal feather she has ever found. Betty also gave me a copy of a collection of inadvertant human found tn church bulletins. I found several of the bloopers to be be amus­ ing. but the one that said “this being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs. Brown to come for­ ward and lay an egg on the Altar" is also seasonal during Lent and may be worth repeating here now Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: GIRL. Rachel Lauren, bom Jan 16 at 7:40 p.m. al St. Mary's Hospital to Greg and Cin­ dy McPhail of Grand Rapids, weighing 8 lbs.. I o? and 21 inches long Grandparents arc Roland and Ann McPhail and Vonda Richards and the late Bill Richards and great­ grandmother Flossie Richards, all of Hastings Girl. Mr and Mrs David DeMaagd are pro­ ud to announce the birth of their daughter. Jaclyn Marie, bom Jan 6. 1994 at Butter­ worth Hospital, weighing 6 lbs . 8 ozs and 18 inches long Jaclyn was welcomed home by her brother. Nathan Proud grandparents arc Donald and Joan Chase and Howard and Carol DeMaagd. all of Wyoming IT’S A GIRL! Mr and Mrs Lloyd Preckcl of Portland are the proud parents of a baby girl Destiny Joyce was bom Feb 7 al Carson City Hospital, weighing in at 9 lbs . 2 ozs and 22 inches long Grandparents are Kenny and Lin- da Scott ol Nashville and Gordon and Sandy Fyan of Sunfield. BOY, Nathan James, bom Feb. 6 at 2:54 p.m. to Nick and Karen Seifert. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 8‘o ozs. and 22 inches long. First time grandparents are John and Genre Long of Nashville and Harold Seifert of DeWitt Birth Announcement Twin daughters bom to Todd and Lisbeth (Godfrey) Gierman at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. N.C.. bom qn Feb. 8. 1994 and named Hanna Louisa and Emma Christine Gmadparents are Mr and Mrs. Robert God­ frey of Hastings and Jan Gierman and Mrs. Jo Ann Gierman of East Lansing. BOY. Kevin and Becky Kcrmecn arc proud lo announce the birth of their son. Ryan Douglas, bom Feb II. 1994 at 8:23 a m . weighing 9 lbs.. 3 ozs and 21 inches long Ryan is velcomcd home by his sister. Kayla. Nursing Assistant Class Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and State certification. Excellent employment oppor­ tunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vaca­ tion and illness benefits and a starting wage of $5.88 per hour. Classes start March 9. 1994 and end March 23. 1994 Please call Thornanple Manor 945-2407 Ext. too for an interview before March 8. 1994 eoe �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 24. 1994 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MORTGAGE SALE WHEREAS. (Moult hoe been mod* in fh* t*rmt ond condition* of o certoin Mortgog* mod* by G*o«ge and Darlene Caldwell Sutbond and wrf* Mortgagor* to Mortgage America. Inc. a Michigan corporal>on Mortgagee dated th* 29th day ol May 1990 and r*cord*d in th* OHice ol lh* Register of Dwdi for th* County of Sorry. Stat* of Michigan and on th* TBfh doy of Jun* 1990 In Liber 500 of Mortgage* on Page* 763-767 and which aforesaid Mortgog* wot subsequently assigned to Fleet Finan;*. Inc., a Delewar* cor porotion. on th* 29*K. Jay of May. 1990 and record­ ed in the Office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry. Stale ol Michigan ond on the 18 th day of June. 1990 in liber 500 of Mortgages on Page 768 ond. WHEREAS th* amount claimed to b* du* on so>d mortgog* as of th* date of this Notice is th* sum of Fifty Two Thousand Two Hundred S««ty Nine and 59 100ths Dollars ($52 269 52) for principal in­ terest and insurances and WHEREAS, na suit or proceeding at Jaw or oqu-ty bos b*en instituted tn recover ih* debt secured by so»d mortgage or any part thereof ond default having been mod* whereby th* power of sale con­ tained in said mortgages has become operative NOW THEREFORE by virtue of the power of sol* contained in said mortgog* ond pursuant to th* statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode ond provided. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 17th doy of March, 1993. at 2:00 in the afternoon local time, said mortgage shall be foreclosed at sal* at public auction to th* highest bidder in th* main lobby of th* Courthouse. 220 W. Stole Street. in th* City ol Hastings. County ol Barry. Slate of Micigon (that being one of the places of holding Circuit Court in said County), of the premises described in said mortgog* or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount du*, os aforesaid on said mor tgog* with th* interest thereon of th* applicable not* rat* ond all legal costs charges ond ex­ penses. including th* attorney fee allowed by low and also any sums which may be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its interest in th* premises The premises described in said mortjjoge is located m the City of Plainwell County of Barry ond legally described as Th* East fractional 1/4 of th* Northeast I - 4 of Section 30. Town 1 North. Rang* 10 West Prairieville Township. Borry County Michigan EXCEPT Beginning at a point found by common dng at the East quarter post of Section X, Town 1 North Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan and running thenc* South 01 degrees 45 58" West 1951 05 feet along th* East line of the Northeast quarter of said section to th* place of beginning of this description. Thence con­ tinuing South 01 degrees 45'58 West 690 38 feet along the East fine of said section tc the Eost quarter post ol said section Thenc* north 88 degrees 27'55" West 570.74 l*«t along th* Eost and West quarter line to point "A" on th* shore ol Cook Loh*. Thenc* North 36 degrees 15'51" Eost 198 61 le*t along on intermediate traverse on th* shore of said take to Point "B". Thence continuing along soid trovers* North 35 degrees 54 55 Eost 113.0 feet to point C- Thenc* continuing along so»d trovers* North 18 degrees 2734" Eost 228 24 feet to point “D" Thence continuing along said trovers* North 70 degrees 23*51" Eost 139 S3 feet to point T" Thenc* continuing along said trovers* North 24 degees 06-26 Eost 178 92 feet to point 'T“. Thenc* South 88 degrees 2755" East 131 28 fe*t to beginning along with 6 parcel of land lying bet ween th* shore of Cook Lake and the above men­ tioned intermediate traverse described as beginn mg at th* above mentioned point "A" ond running thenc* North 88 degrees 77'55" West 15.0 ♦ to the shore of Cook Lake, thenc* Northeasterly along th* shore of said lake to point which Is North 88 degrees 27'55" West 30.0 + feel of above describ­ ed point T" Thenc* South 88 degrees 27 55 East X.O 4- feet to Point T". EXCEPT Beginning at th* Northeast corner of Section 30. Town 1 North, Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan thenc* South. 387 feet along th* Eost line of th* Northeast Quarter of soid section; thenc* West 225 fee* parallel with the North line of soid Norhteast Quarter thenc* North. 387 feet parallel with said Eost I in* to said North fine; Thence East along said North Im* to th* point of beginning. Reserving the North ond East 33.0 feel for highway purposes AND ALSO EXCEPT A parcel of land m th* No» theost I 4 of Section X Town 1 North Range 10 West Prairieville Township Barry County Michigan Bemg more particularly de scribed os follows Beginning or a point on th* East Im* of soid Section X Distant S 01 degrees 45 58 W 816.43 feet from the Northeast corner of sard See lion. thence continuing S 01 degrees 45 58 W along soid East section Im* 300 00 feet thenc* N 88 degrees 14'02 W 290 40 feet, thenc* N 01 degrees 45'58 E parallel to soid East Section Im* 300 X feet thenc* 6 88 degree 14 02 E 290 40 feet, to the place of beginning AND ALSO EXCEPT A parcel of land in the Nor theost one-quarter of Section X Town 1 North Range 10 West described as Commencing at th* Northeast corner of said Section X thenc* South 01 degrees 45 58 West 614 43 feet along th* East line of th* Northeast on*-qua 'ter of said Section X to the point of beginning thence continuing South 0 degrees 45 58 West 202 00 feet along sard Eost line thenc* North 88 degrees 14 02 West 290 40 feet thence South 01 degrees 45 58 West 300 X feet parallel with said Eost line Thence South 88 degrees 14 "02 East 290 40 ♦**’ to said East line thenc* South 01 degrees 45 58 West 2X feet along said East line, thenc* North 88 degrees 14*02" West 526 X feet. thence North 01 degrees 45 58" East. 702.00 feet parallel with said Eost line thenc* South 88 degrees 14 02 Eos’ 526 X feet to rhe point of beginning reserving the Easterly 33 feet for highway purposes Prairieville Township Barry County. Michigan TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that th* period o< redemption, pursuant to MCI 6X 3240 shall be sin (6) months from the lime of the sole, unless said premises or* abandoned in which event th* redemption period shall be thirty (X) days Dated January 26 1994 FLEET FINANCE INC Assigne* of Mortgage MARTIN H NEUMANN Attorney at law (2/24) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No 94-21326-SE Estate of LORAL MAE HAYNES DECEASED Social Security No 370-03 1602 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be borred or of fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On March 17. 1994 at9:Xo m . in rhe probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petitions of Doris M Brogan and Lyle A. Rizor requesting that Doris M. Brogan * Lyle A. Rizor be appointed co-personal represen­ tatives of the Estate of Loral May Haynes. Deceas­ ed. who lived at 27X Nashville Road Hostings. Michigan and who died 1-26-94 and requesting also that th* will of the deceased doted October 18 1976 and cod.c.ls dated October X 1987 be od mitted to probate It also is requested that the heirs ot low of said deceased be determined Creditors of th* deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will be forever borred unless presented to tho (proposed) co-personol represenciive or to both the probate court and the (proposed) co personal representative within 4 months of the dale of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record February 18. 1994 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 Doris M. Brogan and Lyle A. Rizor By: Richard J. Hudson Address of PRs 364 S. Middleville Rood. Hostings Mich 49058 and 10335 Maple St Hartland M<h 48029 (2'24) Conned by cons I,-------------------------------------------------------------------------- ' Ann Landers ll _______________________________ Art act of 'senseless beauty1 Dear Ann Landers: Recently, my friend and I were lamenting the fact that the media concentrates too much on the negative It oc­ curred to us that such concepts as copy-cat i.'-urders could just as easily tnm into copy -cat good deeds if the media would help Hou refreshing and stimulating that would be' To sun toe ball rolling. I'd like to tell you about what happened yesterday on my way to work m rush-hour traffic 1 noticed that two pickup trucks. -me behind me and one ahead, were both sigruung me to pull over. I thovghi they were conversing with each other and ig norcd them One of the tracks then started to follow me and motioned for me to pull over to die curt) When 1 got out. Hie driver said he had noticed my purse on top of my car. When it fell off. another truc»=: stopped to retrieve it while the first one followed me to let me know How wonderful that these two men took the time to do the right thing. Did you know there is a grass-roots movement who«e theme is "Commit Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Beauty’*? These days, when we hear so much about violence and crime, we certainly need something positive to hang on to Please print this. Ann - Wendy in Alabama Dear Wendy: Thanks for an uplifting story. I like that grass-roots movement and want to spread the word How about it. folks? Let s band together and commit Random Acts of Kindness and Senseless Beauty every chance we get. It’s a terrific idea whose time has come Guardian angel Dear Ann Landers: 1 loved your column about Roger Daub, who fell from a dam and was saved by Floyd Hardiman One reader said Floyd was Roger's guardian angel I. for one. never believed in angels until I had a remarkable experience My late hus­ band and I were driving to Florida from California. We usually switched driven after stopping for lunch, but this day. my husband said he was not tired and insisted on driving As I reclined in my seat and relaxed, the im­ age of my niece's face (she died 35 yean ago) appeared on the mountains ahead I was start ied and looked toward my husband, who had just fallen asleep. I called his name. He awakened suddenly and lost control of the wheel. We spun around into oncoming traffic, but God was with us. and we escaped death. Ever since that day. 1 have believed in guardian angels. - E.H. in Florida Dear Florida: Here's another True Believer from the Dairy State: Another angel Dear Ann Landers: When 1 was about 9 years old. 1 decided to go swimming in a lake near our home >n Nonhem Wisconsin My parents had always warned us kids never to go in the water alone - to always have a "buddy ” This particular day. I decided to be ' 'grown up" and go swimming myself When I was halfway across the lake. 1 got a cramp in my leg and felt myself going down I knew I was drowning From nowhere, another swimmer appeared ■nd brought me to shore U hen I cxrne to and tried to thank him. he was gone I’m sure he was my guardian angel - Marinette. Wto. Dear Wis. and all others who wrote: Thanks for your terrific testimonials I found them quite convincing and extremely moving Gem of the Day: To get the best of an argu­ ment. stay out of it. Tell other side Dear Ann Landers: Usually, you give good advice, but your response to "Nice Guy." who understood how some men could be pused to violence, was a clunker You said that under no circumstances is it ever per missablc for a man to get violent with a woman You are wrong There IS a very gixxJ reason for a man to become violent with a woman It is called self-defense Come on. Annie. Fair is fair Men have the right to defend themselves when they are at­ tacked. even if the aggressor happens to be a female These days, it is just as common for women to abuse men as it is for men to abuse women As for psychological abuse. I am sure more females are guilty of this than males Women often abuse the men in their lives both verbal­ ly and psychologically When this goes on for long periods of time and the man finally goes ballistic, he is caned off to jail and labeled "the bad guy." even though the woman is the one who started it and pushed him to the breaking point Be fair, and tell the other side of the story - Jackson, Miss. Dear Jackson: Women DO beat up on men. and some of those men land in the hospital with serious injuries If my mail is a fair indicator, and I believe it is. wife-beaters outnumber husband-beaters about 10 to I. Generally, men arc bigger and stronger •han women (don't tell me about the cxception> -- I’ve seen themi. Cultural differences figure in. also. Men of certain ethnic groups ■re less likely to beat up on their women. Sociologists tell us that in the last 20 years, however, these distinctions have become less marked. Studies on domestic violence reveal that alcohol and drugs play a major role in family­ altercations Also, children who grow up in homes where there is violence tend to resort to violence in their own marriages Add 225 million handguns, and you have real trouble Spontorrd hr the .. Benefit Community Projects HASTINGS K1WAN1S CLUB SUPPER SERVING: Delicious Spaghetti & Sauer, Salad, French Garlic Bread, Beverage and Dessert. — ALL YOU WANT TO EAT — Friday, Feb. 25,1994 HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA Serving from 5:00 lo 7 00 D.m. DONATION: *4 00 per person • Children under 6 FREE TICKETS AVAILABLE: from Kiwams Members or at the Door 111 HUS HEIT VFW 8260 Auxiliary 304 State St., Nashville. Michigan g Saturday, Feb. 26r £ 6:00 P.M. til MIDNIGHT | NO COVER CHARGE! Black Jack • Money Wheel J Raffles & Roulette — $500 HOUSE LIMIT — gs Food & Fun for Everyone! rt - PUBLIC INVITED — f Proceeds for Sports Fund Dear Ann Landers: I would like to res­ pond to Lady in Chicago." the married woman who is romantically interested in a prison inmate I am an ordained minister and have been a prison chaplain for several years I have seen many women who were conned by an inmate Most of the inmates want an outside "conncc lion" for her money There arc a lot of drugs and a great deal of gambling inside the prison Also, money gets them special privileges from guards Some women throw away their lives and leave good husbands to take up with a pen pal "Romeo" when he is released Ann. please stick with your advice because I have seen hundreds of women lose everything they had because they became smitten w ith con artists who were behind bars - Chaplain in N.C. Dear Chaplain: Thank you for the splendid backup I appreciate your support Women who arc alone are easy targets And so arc the tines who are tn so-so. humdrum mamagev Not a week goes by that I don't get at least a dozen requests from inmates asking me to put them in touch with an unhappy woman whose Liter I published Needless to say. I would never comply with such a request To the women. I say. "If you want to catch a trout, don't fish in a herring barrel " k Forget to save siune of your favorite Ann Landers columns 7 ' 'Nuggets and Doozies '' ts the answer Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or mimes order for 15 (this includes postage and hand! mg) to Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P O Bot HS62. Chicago. Hl 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 56 ) Copy right 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Classical Guitarist to play in Hastings The Fontana Concert Society will present classical guitarist David Russell in a solo con­ cert Tuesday . March 15. at 7:30 p.m. at St. Rose Church. 805 S. Jefferson in Hastings Classical guitar solos to be played will in­ clude "Polonaise in E minor" by Dionisio Aguado. "Garuda' by Oliver Hunt, and "Suite No. 7" by George Frederic Handel Russell also will present an "Hommage to Augustin Barrios-Mangore. " in commemora­ tion of this composer's death 50 years ago This will include some lesser known works and recent discoveries of the music of Augustin Bamos-Mangore. Russell, classical guitar was bom in Glasgow. Scotland, in 1953. His parents, both artists, moved to the Spanish island of Menor­ ca. where David was to spend most of his childhood studying with his first teacher, his father. He was attracted to the guitar at an early age by the records of Andre' Segovia At 16 he began study ing guitar at the Royal Academy of Musk in London with Hector Quine, where he also studied the violin and the french horn Twkc he won the Julian Bream guitar prize and after graduating, received a scholar ship from The Ralph Vaughn Williams Trust A grant from the Spanish government in 1975 enabled him to study w ith Jose Tomas in Santiago de Compostela. Spam, and in the following year Russell won the AlKante Guitar Competition He has since won numerous international cor (petitions, in­ cluding first pnze at the Andres Segovia Inter­ national Guitar Competition, and Spain's most prestigious, the Tarrega Prize Russell has given recitals in Europe, the United Slates. Canada. South East Asia, and most recently in Africa. He made both his Wigmore Hall debut in London and his Merkin Concert Hall debut in New York in the same year. After hearing Russell's playing in London. Andre' Segovia wrote "My congratulations on your musicality and guitaristic technique " Russell has recorded for Overture Records of Canada, the Phoenix label and Guitar Masters Records in England He spends most of the year touring North America. Europe and the United Kingdom performing in recital and conducting master classes Russel has recently begun work cm a senes of recordings on the Tel Arc Digital label. This concert is free and open to the pubiic For more information, call or write Fontana Concert Society. 821 W South St . Kalamazoo. Mich 49007, 616-382-0826 Lenten luncheons, devotions planned for each Thursday Each Thursday at the noon hour during Lent, people of the Hastings area are invited to join with others of the community for a time of food, fellowship and devotion Sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Assoc ation. these weeks of Lent feature monologues of characters around Jesus during the last week before crucifixion Many local churches are providing the monologues and music Lunch will be from noon to 12 30 p.m . followed by the monologue and worship, which will be over by I p.m The location is the Fellowship Hall at Hastings First United Methodist Church. 209 W Green St The schedule is as follows: Feb. 24 - “Mary Magdalene.” by Rev Kay Pratt, co-pastor of Banfield & Country Chapel. United Methodist Churches March 3 - “Peter.” by Steve Reid. Direc­ tor of Hastings Love Inc March 10 “Judas.” by Steve Youngs. Principal of St. Rose of Lima Cathoik School March 17 - “Onos, the Donkey.” by Rev G Kent Keller. Pastor of Hastings First Presbyterian Church March 24 - Lenten Drama, by United Methodist Women of Hastings First United Methodist Church �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 24, 1994 — Page 9 linen one I gave one ol my photos to |j»ra Hyde to put tn her new album Mrs Carpenter and Mrs Russell here this after noon She brought me some cooked beans Mrs Cahill here while I went lor my mail Will Wilcox has gol home I saw him tonight Ina Woodman was to Mrs Wilcox's tonight Orra Storms is worse II is so dreadful foggy Wednesday. Dec. 30 Ida May Josephine Falk, born Des K>. 1859. died Feb 11. 1862 II is dreadful mud dy. not a bit of snow Sarah Silcox here She brought me a little buttermilk Leta. Lora Hyde. Myrtle Wilcox here Anna Harthom. Dock says she is lots better Orra Storms is not as well She is better for a few days, then she will be worse in a few days again John Brandstetter was made because I set the dog after his chickens He came in the yard with a big club in his hand to do something How mean did he talk' Willie Merlau here tonight and got some apples to cat along the road He is going to ride around tomorrow It has been foggy for two or three days back I think it will be colder m a few days Iva got the mail tonight My "Interocean " I finished one of my red flannel shirts today Charles E Robison and Miss Maude Voss married, both of Vicksburg. Mich Rev Johnston married them Thursday. Dec. 31 It is still foggy today Josie Loveland came ( FROM TIME TO TIME~ The Diary of Hannah Falk (Part XXIV) by foyer Weinbrechl Wednesday. Dec. 16. 1896 It is a beautiful day today Little Opal Hyde had an earache this morning 1 wet sonic cot­ ton and put it in her car and put a cloth on her head and neck and I stopped it I wrote a letter to Mrs. F.A Warner and sent 68 cents in stamps for two collections of curios from FJonua I took the letter to the office this fore­ noon and I got my diary to John Cairns. $1.15. and I got a blue tall salt shaker for Opal. 5 cents. Leia and Lora here a minute. They came to school. Opal Hyde is playing with her blocks. Leia and Lora rode home with Fem Brandstetter tonight Frank Vantine came after her to go to Merret Wood’s. Orra Storms is better today Mrs Carpenter here tonight. Dr Hyde came here and brought some milk for Opal He asked her if she would go home with him She said, "no ." Opal is a playing with her things all the time, so nice She is so good It is lots colder Thursday. Dec. 17 It is pretty cold and the road is so rough Mrs. Russell and Mrs Cahill here a few minutes An engine went by this forenoon to saw timber and wood. Leta and Lora here, they went to school Little Opal here with me. Prayer meeting at the Methodist Church and revival meeting at the Baptist Chapel every night for a week back. 1 started the coal stove again today Nina here tonight a long time I finished one pair of my drawers Little Opal here and stayed all night. Mrs. Wilcox here. Jerry here, and got a lot of potato parings. He brought me some milk Orra is not so well to­ day Nina Brandvctter got my mail for me I got my book, titled "Make Home Beautiful" by Margaret E Sangster Friday , Dec. 18 It snowed last night, but it is pleasant today. Little Opal here Jerry Wilcox brought me a quart of milk tonight Sarah Wilcox broght me some buttermilk and I got three dozen of eggs of her. 54 cents. 18 cents a dozen, and 50 cents worth of butter. SI .04 I got 3'^ yards of grey flannel. $1.22 and I pieced down my red flannel sheets, put on a half yard longer on my sheets and got three blue salt shakers. 15 cents and I got a red plush album for Opal for Christmas It cost $2 I got one lb. of peanuts and one lb of mixed nuts. 15 cents. George Merlau and Birdie here Birdie stayed all night George fixed the spring to my well pump and he fixed my lock to my bedroom de or. He took my open buggy home to ride in. He took his carriage to Mr. Crump’s shop to get it fixed. The beam broke in his barn and the com came down and broke both of his buggies Dr Hyde here tonight, so was Ar­ thur Turrell Ona is no better Dock said Leta was not well She has a hard cold Saturday, Dec. 19 It snowed a little last night, but is pleasant all day Birdie Merlau stayed here with me last night and today. George Merlau came down to Det Blackman's store to pay his taxes in Orangeville Mark Bugbee is treasurer and George paid my taxes on my wood. 40 acres $5.85. and I rode down and Opal with me to Nettie Hyde s and stayed all night I went to Cairns' store and got the Robinson Crusoe book for 40 cents Charles Hayward's wife and Mrs Olivci here after medicine and John Freeman here after medicine and Hui Chase here after medicine Opal slept with me and so du! Leu Plainwell. Dec 19. 1896. George Stan died today from an operation of penegitices of the intestine, the druggist Sunday. Dec. 20 It snowed a little last night and a little today I have been to Nettie's today and stayed all night again Mrs Kapler here for two hours and Dock went to see Mrs. William Hughes When he went along by Eugene Harthom's. they called him in to sec Anna, his wife, and she is real bad Dock thinks she won't ever get well She has been a doctoring by faith cure from Chicago with Alexander Dowie. the faith healer Monday, Dec. 21 It is a snow ing today some Dock took Leu and Lora to school Rankin slipped out of a chair and hit his chin on the table and bit his tongue real bad A little bit hung and Dock slipped it off When Dock came back from town my Nig dog came up here where I was. He has been to sec Anna Hartom. she is real sick. Dock fits gone to town tonight again, when Leta and Lora came home Estella McDonald came down with them and suyed with us all night She teaches our school in Praireviilc It ts quite cold today Rankin is bidding us all good night. He says good night to all of us every night. Nig followed Dock home tonight upon the farm Thursday. Dec. 22 George Sun was buried today at Plainwell NEWS CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Methodist Church Prairieville Ca//ft)... Subscribe It snowed lots last night and today. Nig went home this morning early I saw Frances and George go by with my open buggy. He has gone after his buggy to Mr John Crump’s. They had their black colt Jennie a driving I am a going home this afternoon. Bunker Gibbs plastered Nettie’s cistern Then when he came home I rode with him. Willie came here a few minutes. He left his wheel here in my parlor Frances and George here a little while before I got home Nettie fixed the waist of my blue flannel for me. Ely Clement brought me my lounge I paid him Si.50 for it. Fred Hall here Leta and Lora and Willie rode horn with Fred tonight Meeting to the chapel tonight. I got 12 dolls of brown. 21 cents, and six sticks of licorice candy. 15 cents, and two quarts of oysters. 60 cents. I got my mail tonight Alice Williams here to­ day and left my books here I saw George Kern and told him to bring me some sausage and pressed meat. I labeled a lot of my things Leu took an old bonnet of mine for Nettie to trim to put on the tree for Mrs Nelson Rosilla Havms Donahue married today at Bat tie Creek to Dwight A Sacket Wednesday. Dec. 23 We have quite a lot of snow, but no sleighing yet. Leu and Lora here They were at school Dock down, they went hothe with Dock, a foot. Lottie Orr here. Mrs Cole is not well I put a silver shoe in the post office for Lottie and one for Mrs Cole and a han­ dkerchief for Richard, my brother, and took a bag of nuts and candy and raisins to Ralph and Lavcm and took a lot of stuff to Mrs Har­ thom's for Sarah to uke to the Baptist Chapel to put on the Christmas tree. 1 got four South Sea Islanders to Det and a big box of matches. 15 cents, and four sticks of licorice. Nina and Mrs Carpenter here We went after my mail and 1 got two dozen hyacinii. bulbs that Josie got for me I left a dollar with her to uke to pay out of We went to sec Joe to sec when the Fox man was a coming How full the stores are of folks a getting Christmas presents Libbie Armstrong gave me a piece of fresh meat I got her a towel for Christmas and one for Sam and Mary Dcback and left them with Sarah Harthom Mrs Nelson is sick Thursday, Dec. 24 Willie Richard Falk, bom Det 24. 1862. died Feb. 29. 1864 It is a real nice day t«xlay It is Christmas Eve Birdie. Willie. Frances and George Merlau here We had three quarts of oysters for supper Birdie helped to the M E Tree and Willie to the Baptist Tree Leu and Lora Hyde and Morris Anson came down with the Robbs and I rode down to Net­ tie's with them and took things to put on the tree tomorrow down to Nettie's I got a couch pillow and a red and white glass mug and a plate and little basket and three mats to the M.E Church and Willies' photo with hr wheel George brought me a chicken Leu, Lora. Opal and Rankin got things, so did Iva Donivon I paid Milt Armstrong $1.25 for packing my pump and putting on a thing over the vent hole Emma Nagle's man's gun busied and almost killed him. a Monica boy Nagles came after Dock today So Nettie could not come to the Christmas tree I got <ny two packets of curios from Mrs F.A Warner tonight from Florida. Jacksonville So did Willie get his Friday. Dec. 25 Christmas today it is pretty cold I am to Nettie's Iva came down this morning early A man came here early this morning after Dock Sarah Mcralu is real sick, so Dock went right off as soon as he ate his breakfast Former Methodist Church. Prairieville in 1993 948-8051 The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: ‘Letters ot the Editor", Hastings Banner, P.,0. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Prairieville Baptist Church. Nettie has some strings stretched across the room and hung things on and a tabic to set things on Cecilia Diamond is sick. Orra Storms is lots better Anna Harthorn is no bet­ ter. There are lots of sick folks. Nettie is a cooking two chickens and she had oysters, a lot of things for Christmas. Dock gave me a nice pair of overshoes and a handkerchief from old Mrs. Crawford, a plaque from Alice Wilcox and a white glass from Myrtle and Nettie Wilcox and two towels from Nettie and two bone dishes from Leu and Lora. 1 gave Iva a silver shoe. Leu and Lora, Iva a cup and saucer. I suyed to Nettie's tonight and Iva rode home with Morris Anson Opal and Rankin each got a book from Canada. Nettie node suet pudding Saturday. Dec. 268 It is a nice day today. I was to Nettie's most all day I rode home with Fred Ball and his mother I got seven pounds four ounces of sausage of her. 10 cents a lb I paid her 74 cents for it. She brought me some butter milk, so did Sarah Silcox She is a sitting up with Orra Storms tonight. Little Opal Hyde came home with me tonight. 1 brought some of her clothes and Morris brought her apron and drawers. Nig came up after me 1 fetched him back. Sarah Johnson here, then she went to meeting to the Baptist Chapel. Alice Williams here. I paid her $3.50 for books that I signed with her Nina Brandstetter here a long time tonight Willie Merlau here and brought his photo and his wheels to Opal. Orra Storms is better I got a letter from Eveline Daubncy tonight from Taylor Falls. Minn . and a book from Dr. McLcay. titled “Beside the Bonnie Brier Bush" and I got a letter from Mary J. Steptoe, Minnesota. Sunday, Dec. 27 It is a nice day today. The road is a getting real smooth and nice. Willie Merlau here twice today They had meetings three times today to the Baptist church. Mrs Russell here a long time. Frances, Birdie and Willie came down to meeting today. Dock went to see An­ na Harthom today She is real bad Monday , Dec. 28 It is lots warmer It has thawed lots today. The water ts in the roads. It is real foggy Iva washed Opal and I went and ate dinner with Mrs. Carpenter and Mrs. Russell Then we all went to Det Blackman's and I paid my Prairieville taxes on my bouse and lot and on my farm in Prairieville $72.23 I borrowed $2.23 of Det Blackman, then I went after my mail I took the money and paid it to Det Mrs. Carpenter. Mrs. Russell and Opal and I went to see Mrs Catharine Hart Then Mrs Russell went in to see Mrs Pixley and Mrs Carpenter and I We stopped in to see Pcrmilion Collier I took Willie Merlau s letter to the office and I took the children's pictures to Eva for Ralph and Lavem Martha Benson came in here tonight. She was a going to the Baptist Church to meeting tonight Leta was here a minute tonight and I went to pay my taxes Morris Anson here tonight and brought me some milk Myrtle Wilcox came and got the potato peelings for their cow Sarah Harthon; came here to see if Dr Hyde was a coming up town tonight Opal is here with me yet 1 got her candy I got a nice ring from Mary A Bugbee from Oden. Mich for Christmas Tuesday, Dec. 29 It is real muddy in the road There is a meeting to the Baptist Chapel but it is so mud­ dy to cross the road Little Opal is with me yet Leu and Lora here tonight Dr Hyde went to see Mrs William Hughes She has the inflamation rheumatism and he goes o sec Sarah and Mrs Harthom Snc -.cry sick with a bad cough, consumption I went m to see Sarah and Mrs Harthom when Opal and I went after the mail W’e went in to Mrs Wilcox a few minutes I got a letter from Liz­ zie and Harry Jones and got a nice handker­ chief from Alice Lucille Jones It is a nice and paid me 16 cents balance on the hyacinth bulbs that I got of her a week ago and it was froze so hard and so much snow. I put them in a box I took them out of the box today and put them in the ground in the bed where my phlox Drumondic was I covered them good and laid two sticks down and put some boards over them They were sprouted some Sarah Harthom came to see what I was going to do with mine Anna Harthorn is a little easier Orra is not so well Opal is with me yet 1 made five good dish clothes today out of two of my old aprons This is the Iasi day of this year of 1896 They have a watch meeting tonight to the Baptist Chapel A note in the hack of Hannah \ diary reads June the 5th is the last day ol school of Howard Brock and Daisy Dowling s school for this town The small scholars spoke pieces in the after noon and the large scholars will have graduating exercises this evening to the M E Church The graduates are in the eighth grade Clair Brown. Winifred Temple. Cora Armstrong. Dora Gibbs. Lome Blackman. Vem Brown. Eva Sion. Benjamin Temple. Lizzie Mullen. Laura Drummond and Kittle Galbethy There was just II of them. Sources: The Diary of Hannah Collier Falk. 1896. loaned b\ Bernard Museum. Delton. Mich.: picture; loaned by the museum. Betts Falk Bentley and Louts Barlow Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene on March Sth, 9th, and 10th, 1994, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 1994 Assessment Roll Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property may appeal to the Board of Review In person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear in person, please telephone 945-2468, Ext. 15 for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO: COMMERCIAL............................... 50.00 INDUSTRIAL....................................50.00 RESIDENTIAL................................. 50.00 DEVELOPMENTAL ..................... 50.00 PERSONAL......................................50.00 FACTOR 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Sharon Vickery, City Clerk I Sewing Machine Repair I FREE One Pair Sissor | SHARPENING % ! $200 Sisters Fabrics GET READY FOR SPRING Clean, Oil & Lube $1999 Also Complete Tune-up $TQ99 03 Sponsored by MR. J’S I Dc.’.n’town Hastings Sewing & Service NEW! I SINGER MACHINE School Model DL-17 ■* $209" — SPARTAN — J: Rainbow's End - CALEDONIA — | TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING SUNSET CHANNEL WEED ERADICATION AND CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown. Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants by dredging the Sunset Channel portion of Bristol Lake (the "Improvements") from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area In the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved Its Intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Those parcels in the Sunset Shores and Sunset Shores No 2 which abut Sunset Channel, more particularly described as follows: Lots 13 through 16, inclusive, of the Plat of Sunset Shores, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 20. in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and Lots 69 through 86, inclusive, of the Plat of Sunset Shores No. 2, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats. Page 39, In the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds. TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. March 9, 1994, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at the Township Hall/Fire Station. 13555 M-37, Battle Creek. Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown June Doster. Clerk Dated: February 9. 1994 Township of Johnstown �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 24, 1994 ‘Special Person1 day a big hit at Southeastern First up at the second performance of the day for 'Special Person's Day' at Southeastern were the DK/Kindergarten children representing Mexico. They sang 'La Pinata,' 'Oh. Won't You Come Along and Dance With Me?' and 'The Counting Song.' The audience at "Special Person's Day" at Southeastern didn't have to be a member of a child's family, just someone "special." This couple, Norma and Rick Rodriguez are grandparents of several students. The first graders at Southeastern were dressed as trees in their salute to Kenya. Africa. The performed 'Mugwomps,' -Magic Tom ■ 'Cumbaya' and "The Lion Sleeps Tonight.' One of the "Special Persons" who attended the program at Southeastern was grandmother Eunice Elliot who celebrated her 82nd birthday on the same day. Her grandson Bert Kosbar provides punch for her and his aunt Isabell White. Family Nutrition Program now available to help stretch food stamps by Elaine Gilbert These French citizens are really second graders at Southeastern, singing 'Alouttte,' 'Dix Petits Indians,' and Frere Jacques* for special people Master of Ceremonies was Dan Egbert. Canada was represented by the fouth grade students at Southeastern. They performed 'We're Very Good Friends with Canada.' Pianists were Belt, Williams and Luana Furrow Fifth grade students, dressed as Jamaicans, sang 'Come Back Liza’ and 'I Can See Clearly Now.' Their presentation was followed by the Parade of Nations with all of the students and group singing of the song.'It’s a Small World.' Assistant Editor Barry County residents who receive food stamps are eligible to participate in a new. free program to help then, stretch their food stamps, improve shopping skills, leant how to make delicious low cost meals, improve their health by eating better and make meals more fun with new recipes. Program participants who are receiving Aid to Families with Dependent Children may count the hours spent with the Family Nutrition Program toward their social con­ tract with the Department of Social Ser­ vices. Funded by a federal nutrition grant, the program is sponsored by Michigan Stale University and the Barry County Coopera­ tive Extension Service in cooperation with the County DSS and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Laura Anderson, a 1991 MSU graduate who majored in human nutrition and foodscommunications, is the Family Nutrition Program assistant. She is based at the Ex­ tension office in Hastings and may be reached at 948-4862. A Hastings resident, Anderson, whose maiden name is Hammond, still works occa­ sionally as a diet assistant for the Battle Creek Health System and her eventual goal is to become a registered dietitian. She previously worked about seven months as a personal consultant with Nutri/System in Battle Creek. She also was the assistant manager for The Coffee Beanery Ltd. in Okemos. Anderson is enthusiastic about her new part-time job, which started Jan. 1, with the new Family Nutrition Program. To date she has made contacts with a number of agen­ cies. such as Head Start, WIC. Lake Odessa Teen Parents and others, to inform their par­ ticipants of the new service. Anderson will work with individuals or groups. The program is voluntary, she noted. "Il will enhance people's knowledge, teach them new skills and help them belief them­ selves." Subjects included in the program are labeling, the food pyramid, meal planning, carbohydrates, proteins and more. When you need to say "Welcome”, to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations" to a family member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 The program doesn't have a rigid pattern to follow, she said. "It is customized to what the person needs. They can learn some­ thing they are interested in. It's not just a lecture. They will gel hand outs, activities and we might prepare some recipes. They will get materials as well as knowledge. And it’s fun." AU ages of food stamp recipients are eli­ gible, Anderson said, and that includes se­ nior citizens as well as pregnant mothers. Anderson was bom and raised in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High in 1987. While in high school, she played tennis and was on the track team in addition to working part-time as a lifeguard in the Thomapple Kellogg School District She attended Olivet College for two years before transferring to MSU where she earned a bachelor of science degree. She also played tennis "for fun" at Olivet. Anderson's husband, Jon, also a native of Hastings, is a respiratory therapist at Pen­ nock Hospital. Anderson said she became interested in the field of nutrition just from reading books. "I played in sports in school and felt interested in nutrition. I wanted to try to be healthy as best I could." Her current interests include downhill ski­ ing, mountain biking, rollerblading, aero­ bics and tennis. LEGAL NOTICES: State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No 94-21333 SE Estate of STEVEN ALLEN SHELDON, a/k/a Steven Allen Sheldon Sr. Social Security No 367-56-1488 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On March 17. 1994 at 9 30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon Richard H Show Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition of Crystal R. Sheldon requesting thet Crystal R Sheldon be appointed personal representative of Steven Allen Sheldon. Dec who lived at 6843 Dennison Rood. Orangeville Michigan and who died January 29. 1994 and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated January 29 1994 be admitted to probate If also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogams! the estate will bo forever borred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or io both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dote of publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record February 16. 1994 Richard J Hudson (Pl5220) 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 By Richard J Hudson Crystal R Sheldon 6843 Dennison Rood Plainwell Ml 49080 (616)672 5584 (2 24) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 24. 1994 — Page 11 Hastings High School Honor Roll: SENIORS - HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO Diane Bell. Joseph Bender, Matthew Cassell*. Kanana Cullen, Brandi Eye*. Dana Ferris. Jody Harston*. Matthew Hartman. Luke Haywood*. Erin Homing. Jason Kaiser. Theresa Kelly. Scott Krueger*. Kathryn Larkin. Lon Me Keough*. Tracy Moore. Shall O'Grady. Arloa Raffler. Tracy Reynolds. Shellie Schantz, Michael Shade, Gordon Shaw, Juliann Solmes, Sebastien Thierry. Jennifer VanAman*, Christy VanOoy, Lori Vaughan, Ivo Vojtek*. Alyce Zimmerman. 4.00 SENIORS - Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Renac Apsey. Michael Baker. Richard Bax. Brandi Brandt, Rachel Brighton, Freddie Brown Jr., Matthew Christy, Nicole Cooklin. Mary Elliott, Amy Haight. Darren Hamm, Kim Hillary. Carrie Jones, Susan Keeler, Brandy Komondy, Jennifer Larabec. Brandi Lydy, Kathleen Pann. Katie Parker. Aaron Rankin. Wilhelm Rumpf. Jennifer Scharping. Elisa Sorcgaroli, Travers Todd, Samuel Torode, Tia Ward. Chris Young. Laura Kingma (right) congratulates Jil Munson as the Hastings BPW Young Careerist award winner for 1994 Hastings BPW selects Young Careerist for *94 Jill Munson has been named the 1994 Young Careerist by the Hastings chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club. The competition for the annual award was held at a meeting earlier this month at the Welcome Comers Church Munson is a biology teacher at Hastings High School. She will represent the load BPW in the district competition April 9 in Rockford Judging was based on the candidate's career achievements and ability to project an image that reflects the role of today 's young profes­ sionals in society Candidates were judged on four phases of competition written biographical informa­ tion. judges* interview, group interaction and prepared speeches about themselves and women's issues Munson earned a bachelor of science degree from Michigan Stale University in East Lansing and a master of arts degree from Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. She is a graduate of Bangor High School in Bangor. Mich The Young Careerist program is sponsored by Business and Professional Women'USA to highlight the achievements of women and men between the ages of 21 and 35. For more information on local BPW' meeting times and fixations, call Laura Kingma at 948-4414 or 792-2154 "Walk for Warmth" raises *7,719 to help provide heat for those in need SENIORS - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - April Arends, Timothy Cook. Brenda Dickinson, Buckley Eye, Eugene Haas. Shawn Hawthorne, John Herbstreith. Benjamin Hughes. Lorna Kilmer. Audra Lewis, Ryan McAlvcy, Benjamin Moskalik. Kevin Poiter. Jcremv Strouse. JUNIORS - High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 Jeremy Allerding, Julia Arias, Molly Arnold, Jason Beeler, Kathleen Bell. Julie Blessing, Jami Blodgett, Clarissa Bowman, Cal Cas» y. Charity Crultenden, Marie DeWitt*. Danielle Dipcrt*. Angela Fruin, Rachel Griffin*, Sabrina Haywood. Joseph James, Amanda Jennings, Mark Kaiser, Laura Koons, Michelle Lancaster, Sarah McKeough. Amy Merritt. Amanda Morgan. Jenny Myers, Tony Norris, Melissa Schreiner, Larry Smith, Thomas Sorenson. Jennifer Warren. Andrea Wilbur. Amy Witzel. JUNIORS • Honors 3.10 to 3.49 Rebecca Andersen, Sherry Anger, Jennifer Boniface, Emily Cassell, Derek Chandler. Dennis Count, Amy Cramer. Charles Davis. Faith Davis, Clayton Edger, Tiffany Everett, Mark Furrow, Gretchen Golnek, Melissa Hammond, Joshua Hanford, Denise Heath, Nathaniel Henry, Tara Hill, Kimberly Hoxworth, Kevin Hubert, Stacy Hull, Michelle Hutchings. Marc Jarvis, Jeremy Kelly, Jennifer King, Nicholas Lewis, Scott LEGAL NOTICES: fypala PRAimEVHXE TOWNSHIP February 9. 1994 Regular Board Meetln0«Sttod io order at 7:3» p.m. Present-Goy ing*. Nottingham Miller. Tobin. Deputy Clerk. Tobies. Absent-Campbell. Commit »toner Doster ond four guests Reappointed Pelong and Miller to ZBA Board for 2 years Regretfully accepted resignation from Bobbie Green from TH. Board. Set Feb. 10. 1994 pint meeting with Hope Township ond auditors to set up financial plan with ambulance regarding deficit. Sewer may be available to Ptne Lake ond Crook­ ed Lake residents by April. 1994 Ordered 2 detailed computer maps for PLFD use Library report — Fran Butler. Borry Township representative, passed away. Reviewed new library budget. Renewed contract with YMCA for summer recreation program. Consider revised dangerous building ordinance, will take action in March. Adoption of Sewer Resolution combining sewer assessment with Property tax statement* Interviews for PLFD chief wifi be Feb. 22 from ) 5 p.m. and 7-8 30 p.m. Approved connection for Clerk and Treasurer * computers. Workmen's Comp. Ins. changed from Accident Fund of Michigan to Michigan Municipal League Adjourned at 9 33 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Betty Tobias. Deputy Clerk Attested to by: Lloyd Goyings. Supervisor (2/24) With banner waving and children carrying posters, the ’Walk for Warmth’ is ready to go Making an appearance again last Saturday was Lam-mo the clown The walk raised more than $7,000 for emergency heating needs in the county While the walkers are out on the route, the preliminary totaling up of the pledges begins. Coordinator of the event, Dorothy Clements from the. CAA waits for the early figures. Caring Barry County residents had big hearts and provided "feet for beat" al the ninth annual 'Walk for Warmth" Saturday. Organizers report that S7.7I9 was raised al the walk lo help people in need of money for heating-related emergencies "People really wanted to provide a caring community for all of Barry County." said Dorothy Clements. Community Action Agency coordinator for the walk "Many groups came forward to help the very industrious steering committee find a local solution to keep the needy warm in Barry County." she said. One hundred and forty five people walked for pledges, and 181 participated in other ways to benefit the walk In addition to Clements, speakers at the kick-off at the Free Methodist Church were Lew Newman, board member of the CAA and Barry County Commissioner Barry County Commissioner Sandy James also spoke at the ceremony Rep. Bob Bender, who has walked in the event for eight of the nine years it has been in existence, also spoke briefly and presided over the “start up" of the walk State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Filo No. 94-21325-SE Estote of Dorothy L. Gorlinger. Deceased Social Security Number 378 38 ’873 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be borred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On March 17. 1994 at 9 30 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition of Hostings City Bank requesting that Hastings City Bonk be appointed personal representative ol Dorothy L Gorlinger Dec who lived at 8675 E. State Rood. Hastings Michigan and who died January I. 1994. ond re­ questing also that the will of the deceo*ea dated February 28 >989 be odm.tted to probate It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoist .-he estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that rhe estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record February 17. 1994 Richord J Hudson (PI5220) 607 N Broodway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 By Richard J Hudson Hastings City Bank 150 West Court Hostings Ml 49058 (2 24) BynopaH HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting February 14. 1994 — 7 00 p m All board members present County Commit sioner Fuhr approximately fifteen guest* Minutes approved treasurer s report accepted Election Commission approved workers for March 15 election Sealed bid resolution approved Paid outstanding bills Submitted by Bonnie Cruttenden Clerk Attested t© Richard C Thomas Supervisor (2 24) Long, Holly Miller, Melissa Moore, Toni Norris, Christin Osscnhcimcr, Justin Reid, Georg Rumpf. Mindy Schaubcl. Amber Shattuck. Spring Silsbee. Lyncttc Smith. Danyell Thornton. Sarah VanCampen. Michelle Vandenboss. Nicole Wood. Rcbcccah Zombor JUNIORS - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Grant Gibson. Danielle Golc. Malachi King, Wendy Purchis, Danic Sherry SOPHOMORES - High Honors 330 to 4.00 - Robin Acker, Aaron Baker*. Katherine Barch, Ronny Barnes*. Kelly Bellgraph. Craig Bowen. Kathryn Brandt. Jaime Brookmeycr, Sara Casarez. Dana Davis. Damian dcGoa*. Jenny Dukes, Deborah Griffin. Emily Hartman, Shasta Horning. Jeffrey Hunter. Frederick Jilca. Jason Jones. Sharyn Kauffman. Betsie Keeler. Tammi Kelly, Christy LaJoye, Stacy Larke, Angela Lyons. Matthew MacKenzie, Katie Metzger. Bradley Miller. Chris Norris, Brandy Ordiway. David Pann. Camilla Park. Robert Redbum*. Dean Rcplogle, Lisa Reynolds*, Angela Sarver, Aaron Schantz*, Elcanore Schroeder, Jamie Scobey, Kerith Sherwood, Kimberly Sloan, Matthew Styf, Carrie Varney, Jennifer Welchcr SOPHOMORES - Honors X10 to 3.49 Chris Allen, Timothy Bird. Meredith Cole. Joyelle Endres, Nicole Haskin. Chad Keizer, Amanda Levengood, Sarah McKinney. Russell Solmes. Michael Stormes, Stacy Strouse, Eric Tracy. Mandy Watson. Christa Wetzel, Crystal Wilson. Wendi Wilson SOPHOMORES - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Joshua Allerding, Jenae Bailey. Sara Casarez. Josh Cole, Theodore Griffith, Renac Gutchess, Evan Hawbaker, Joshua Hill, Seth Hutchins, Kristopher Javor, Jordan Karas. Paul Koutz, Thomas Moore Jr.. Shelly Morales, Jonathon Olmsted. Angie Patterson, James Robbe, Corey Seeber, Holly Thompson. Julie Vos. Susan Walton. Correne Winfree. FRESHMEN - High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Angela Bunce, Michael BurghdofP, Shannon Carpenter. Melissa Chadderdon. Jillian Conrad*. Melissa Craven*. Emily Dipcrt. Andrea Dreyer*. Andrew Ferris. Jordan Foreman*. Jason Fuller*. Martha Gibbons*. Amanda Hawbaker*. Jennifer Hayes. Josh Hill. Janette Jennings*. Abel Johnston. Andrea Jones*. Michael Krueger*. Jonathon Lawrence*. Peter Lewis, Elizabeth Lincolnhol*. Leslie McAlvcy. Jason McCabe. Lisa McKay*. Elena Mellen*. Rebecca Mepham*, Cassandra Miller Kevin Morgan, Jennifer Newton. Teague O'Mara. Tamara Obrciter*. Megan Pierce. Mandy Russell, Suzanne Schmader, Keri Schroeder. Jodi Songer*. Eric Soya*. Malanec Tossava. Brooke Walker. Justin Walers. Darcy Welton. Sossity Wolfe, Colleen Woods. FRESHMEN - Honors 3.10 to 3.49 Darcie Bolo. Deanna Bolo. Nelson Bracndle. Amanda Carr. Kristy Clark. Kevin Cooney, Joshua Durkee. Dcvan Endres, Angela Erway. Damon Gonzales, Kenneth Hammond, Adam Hermenitl, Christin Holcomb, Richard Holzmuller. Brian Hubert, Casey King, Julia Krebs, Elizabeth LaJoye, Kristy Lambert, Kathryn Leary, Joseph Lyons, Stacey Martin. Gregg Mesccar. Chad Metzger. Marisa Norris, Rachel Nystrom, Kylie Reed. Ryan Scharping, Jennifer Schranz. Rebecca Swiatek. Nick Thornton, Ronald Uldriks, Andy Vanfrcevenng. Alexander Voss. Sara Walker, Felicity White. Kristal Yoder. FRESHMEN - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Keri Allyn, Stacia Beard. Robert Bepristis, Amy Boger, Gerald Bolthouse. Mindy Clawson, Erin Dudley, Nicholas Feldpausch, Carrie Gasper, Eric Greenfield, Heather Johnson, Meghan Kaiser, Sarah Keller, Randall Lake,Ryan Leslie, Lee Miller, Joseph Sanders. Ryan Schackcnberg, Becky Shorkey, Teresa Swihart, Rocky Wager. Katrina Waldren, Edward Youngs. •Indicates 4.00 Hastings Middle School 2nd Marking Period Honor Roll: 4.00 - • Aleisha Miller, ’Katie Willison, Herbstreith, Rebecca Johnston. Tom Edmonds. Heather Lawrence, Eric Meek, •Danielle Wildem, *Ryan Willard. *Megan Bethany Olson, Jon Selvig, Todd Schantz, Schinner, *Carly Weiden. *John DeWitt, David Barnum. Dennis Eagle. Dustin Humphrey. Brooke Rizor, Anna Lewis. Paul 8th Grade - HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO •Tyler Allerding, *Carley Case. *Racbel Dreyer, Amber Mikolajczyk, Amanda Miller. Lindsey Micel, Bcs Lyons, Chris Olmsted, Rebecca Merriman, Melissa Mcaney, Lindsey Piltelkow, Lesley Thornton, Amy Robbe. Melissa Moore, Sarah Bcilgraph. Michelle Hies. Lisa Cooklin. Mylca Dcgoa. Harry Dorcy, Adam Gee, Stephanie Jiles, Jason Laux. Tye Casey, Darnell Day, Tamara Sanders. Erika Ordiway. Katie Thomas, Misha NeiL Sarah Roush, Trisha McKeough, Casey Redbum, Lisa Rosenberger, Callie Shumway. Andrea Pond, Amanda Williams. Sarah Byington, elizabeth Lonergan. Robert Cole, Mike Kensington, Naomi Nicholson. Jennifer Bergstrom, Ryan Markley. Brook Norris. James Storms, Katie Miller. 7th Grade - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Tyson Walther, Ken Thompson, Angela Boger, Jesse Mackenzie, Adam Furrow, Shasta Smith. Sara Slagstad, Jessica Taylor, Anderson, Julie Anthony, Jeff Arnett, Ann Nick Remley, Bill Blair, Ashley Bowerman. Burgbdoff. Summer Gilions. Philip Gole, Melissa Lancaster, Cynthia Hayes, Traci Toni Jacinto, Steven Kauffman, Karen Heffelbower, Jeremy Mallison, Ryan Rude, Newton. Nick Bumford. Beau Hanson. Tia Harper. Erica West, Kim Yoder, Jessica Olmsted. 6th Grade - High Honor* 3.50 to 4.00 - Adam Taylor, Matt Barnum. Amy Belson, •Jeff Weiden, *Brandon Willard, *Josh Becca Keeler, Laura McKinney. Katy Strouse, Katie Wood, Emily Mead. Andrew Courtright, Karen DeMott, Cheryl Gibbons, Syndi Goodenough, Jeff Storrs, Carrie Service, Ed Alderson, *Ivy Malone, ’Steven Obreiler, •Laura Raffier, ’Danielle Bowman. *Corey Vandcrmolen, Jenny Norris, Jim Bailey, Adam Bancroft, Jim Dirman, Sarah Hayes, Zak Holston, Mike Jarvis. Thompson, ’Rebecca Casarez, ’Sam Stafford, •Stephanie Komondy, *Rachel Smith, •George Risner, ’Samantha Miller, *Dustin Sanders. ’Michelle Griggs. ’Valeric Heffelbower. ’Virginia Jennings. ’Heidi Toburen, Lauren Reed, Charissa Shaw, Schmidt. ’Kristen Keech, Courtney Sinclair, Kyle Winkler. Erin Allerding. Christy Samantha Sanborn, Gcnna Nichols, Angela Anderson. Jason Bailey, Chad Sanborn. 8th Grade - Honora 3.10 to 3v49 - Matt Newsted, Eric Masse, Beth Sonsmilh. Ken Amanda Buskirk, Jerad Crump, Josh Doc. Rose, Beau Barnum. Sarah LaJoyc. Seth Doe. Melinda Meancy, Kevin Geriinger, Heather Girebach, Lauren Stineman, Bobbie Henney. Alicia Franzooe, Elizabeth Hicks, Ben James, Chris Stafford, Josh Newton, Eric McCarty, Nathan Belcher, Net Burd, Michelle Davis, Stacey Duron, Lynnae Jones, Doug Sarver, Kyle Pohja, Rachel Young, Amy Archambeau, Mark Arens, Charlie Cove. Joe Edger, Holly Goggins, Tim Rounds. Ben O'Mara. Patrick Shade. Brooke Ulrich, Kim Sawdy. Shannon Woodard. Stacy Pratt. Jamie Kirkendall. Andrea Easey, Mike Smith, Ericka Andrus, Jesse Davis. 8th Grade - Honorable Mention 3.00 to Jennifer Hodges, Susan Hubbard, Amy Schiedel, Mike Wolfe, Josh Woodard, Dan Johnston, Michael Courtright. Jessica Crowley, S areah Gregory. Dana Reed, Katie Allerding, Andy Soya. Catherine CAse, Barb Clemens. Lacy Pittelkow, Andy Safie, Sarah DeRose, Cloe Fisher, Jolene Griffin, Ben Shaw, Laura Hubert, Brian Loftus, Heather Jones, Selena Vaughan, Josh Angoli, Ron W’hiting, Nick Steele, Christina Umetta, Isaac Solmes, John Forbes, Dusty Lundsirum. John 3.09 • Jessica Price, Jodi Palmer, Evan Eggers, Amber Wilde, Robert Swiatek. Callie Winkler. Greg Marcussc, Jenny Ogden, Jon Girebach, Nicole Matthews, Amice Hawbaker, Matt Peake, Andy McBrian, Amy Miller, Swinkunas, Nick Wilson. Matt Moore Josh Richie, Cody Lyons, David Koutz, Chad Curtis, Zach Deming. Robert Dixon, Noah Doyle. Addie Englcrth, Garelt Gonzales, Kristen Hanshaw, Greta Higgins. Angela Kenfield. 7th Grade - High Honor* 3.50 to 4.00 •Amy Songer. ’Erika Simpson, ’Tara Stockham, * Amanda k Strick I and. *Bethany Arnett. *Jim Beachnau. *Jeff Doozan, *Erin Englehart, *Ryan Hawbaker. Amber Reid, Laura Thomas, Adam Whitney, Jon »tyf. Rebecca Care. Andrea Larke, Marc Haywood. Derek Johnson. Mikchael Wank. Beau Mason. Levi Solmes, Jason Miller, Teri Daws. AJ. O'Heran, Ty Greenfield. Ken Duke, Steven Storrs, Laura Storm. Scott Sawyer. Patti Stockham. Alicia Cooney. Mike Lipstraw. Sally Edger. Erica Fulmer. Leslie Ockerman. Christina Lancaster. Ken Hoxworth, Mike Nystrom. Allyson Morgan. Ben Anderson. Houston Malone. Josh Dickinson. Eric Kidder. Megan Baker. Danielle Golnek. Justin Gordenski. Eric Babcock. Destiny Seeber. Matt Bradley. Stephanie Donalds. Jessica Huss. Andrew Keller. Sarah Bolthouse. Zach Woodley. Mike Sheehan. Levi Bollhouse, Luke Noteboom. Jeremy Benedict. Nicole Earl. Suzanne Miller. 7th Grade - Honors 3.10 to 3.49 Josh Warren. Chen Baker. Monica Berry, Elissa Koctje, Danika Dorcy. David Parker. Karen Shawna Woody. Katie Jones, Mall Lawrence, Samantha Snow. Chris Sides, Ryan Eltzrolh, Cory Micel. 6th Grade - Honor* 3.10 to 3.49 - Jenny Taylor, Casey Stormes, Mary Wright, Rebecca McCarty. Caleb Bolthouse, Bracken Burd, Amanda Knickerbocker. Jamie Clark. Melissa Cunningham. Leah Pumford, Jennifer kDroll, Kortney Sherry. Jenelle Nichols. Brice Scboemer, Heather Rose, Angela Miller. Jay Campbell, Sherri Gregory, Lisa Simon Matt Thompson. David Welton, Roy Cogger, Danyelle Eaton. Randy Sciba, Marie Carpenter. Adam Clack, Natosha Coy. Pam Weatherly. Jill Williams, Tonya Ulrich, Robert Shafer. Ruth Winegar. Samantha Goodenough, Stan Wilkins, Stan McKelvey, Amanda Williams. Ryan Armour, Nathan McKelvey. Andrew McKnight. Curtis Norris, Bridgett Service. Shannon Belles, Codey Tyrrell. Mike Branch. Brad Fenstemaker, Amy Forman, Annie Mead. Stephen Gamer. Shawn Olin. Jon Dufio. 6th Grade * Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 * Ron Aspinall, Mike Bassett, Leah Bridgman, Jon Sherman, Amber Lippert, Megan Venn, Nick Delinc, Nicole Dickinson, Leleia Pennington, Emily Pierce, Michael Gehr. Jeremy Peake. Tori Hoffman. Erik Keeler •Indicates 4.00 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 24. 1994 The 1993-1994 O-K Conference at a glance Hastings has 'strong indications' of being in O-K Conference by T.L. Stcnzclbarton Sports Department The real estate adage for people looking to start a business is "when looking for a place to rent or buy. there are three things to remember. location, localton. location." This adage might app'y to the Hastings area school system. The location of the school now is the only thing Athletic Director Tim Johnston sees that could be a drawback when the O-K Conference decides if it should accept Hastings into the league. But he added the positive aspects of the Hastings district should far outweigh the distance, about 35 miles from city limit to city limit. “1 think we are a strong consideration because of the programs and facilities we have here." Johnston said. "We also have a similar philosophy of how sports fits in with academics. I see a great potential for growth." The O-K Conference is a coalition of 35 schools in the Grand Rapids area. The schools this year are broken down by size into four divisions. Red. White. Gold and Blue. Beginning with the 1994-95 school year, the Silver Division will be added, causing a need for realignment in the other four. The schools in each division have relatively the same population and. as Hastings currently does with the Twin Valley Conference, they compete against each other in athletics for league championships. Hastings was one of 17 schools which applied to the O-K Conference and one of four in a "package deal" that would help fill out three division for the 1995-96 school year Larry Plaisier. president of the O-K Conference, said with the expansion of the league with the addition of the Silver division in the next school year, the conference is looking to "round out" the other divisions that no longer will have eight schools .n the ranks Should Hastings be accepted in the package deal with Belding. Spring Lake and Grand Rapids Unity Christian, it would be in the O-K White Division. So instead of traveling to Hillsdale for a Tuesday night tennis match or a Friday night football game. Hasungs athletes may be on a bus to Forest Hills Central, just north of Cascade. Hastings will be in the O-K White if 75 percent of the principals of the 35 schools in the O-K Conference give the nod and threequarters of the school boards of those schools agree as well. Should everyone agree, the four schools would be sent a letter asking if the district would like to be part of the conference. Their decision will be based, for the most part, on the observations of two different committees which visited the Hastings area recently. The committees looked at the student population, the facilities, the sports offered, the sportsmanship shown by the athletes and fans, the support of the decision to move into the O-K Conference by the staff, coaches, community and students, and the athletic philosophy of the school. "We talked with the student congress, members of the community and the boosters before we made our application." Johnston said. "And everyone supported the idea." Ironically, it is the distance that the Hastings athletes have to travel now to get to some away meets which is one of the top reasons for leaving the Twin Valley. Some bus rides to away games last more than two hours one way. The school furthest away in the O-K While is Zeeland, near Coopersville. A majority of the schools Hastings would face in league play are located in or near Grand Rapids The schools in the O-K While would include Wyoming Park. East Grand Rapids. Forest Hills Central. Zeeland. Lowell, Hudsonville. Northview and Hastings. The population of the schools range from 723 for East Grand Rapids to a high of 999 for Forest Hills Central. Hastings has a high school population of 956 In the Twin Valley. Coldwater had more than 950 students while Albion has less than 700 The vote by the 35 high school principals is scheduled for today (Feb 24) and by the boards of education in March Johnston negated the possibility of location being the deciding factor because he said he sees Grand Rapids growing and "coming closer to Hastings We are becoming more of a community of Grand Rapids than Baltic Creek " "Many people in Hastings work m Grand Rapids and they would like to see their kids play in the same league as their co-workers." Johnston said. Greg Gillons. president of the Athletic Boosters, said this is an excellent opportunity for the system, not only in tin: field of athletics, but academics as well “Up and down the line, the O-K White has the same top level of competition as the Twin Valley." Gillons said, "and they have more opportunities in the academic fields." He said the O-K Conference has fields of interest in the arts, debate, forensics, industrial arts and vocal music programs, to name a few. He also said that with the 35 schools participating. Hastings would have a chance to widen its scope of sports. As in tOCCCr. when not all the schools in the division are able to field a team, the coalition of 35 schools have the OK Rainbow division which gives the schools with teams a full slate of games for the season This also adds the possibility of a girls' soccer team, a hockey team and other sports that have been left out of reach for Hastings students because they haven't been possible with the Twin Valley. "My feeling is there is nothing but pluses." Gillons said. "We have an opportunity here to join in with schools with which we aren't totally unfamiliar." Hastings played East Grand Rapids in basketball. Tuesday night. The schools in the conference can be Little lady is big hit in free throw competition Ixslic Crow ley has been going to the gym as long as she can remember — which isn't long, because she's only eight years old. Her mom. Dee. coached several basketball teams as Leslie was growing up and so Leslie was tapped to be the manager of die teams. But inside the little girl heat the heart of a free-throw shooter. She said she learned to shoot baskets from her mom. Her dad. Dale, agreed, saying that when he played basketball in high school, be was on the third string of the junior varsity team. Leslie said her older sister. Jessica, has always been the one to play on the teams, now she wants a piece of the action. And with the way the young Hastings eager shoots from the free throw line, she could be drafted by the NBA. Leslie won the Michigan Elks Association "Hoop Shoot" competition for 8- and 9-yearold girls Feb. 12 by hitting 22 out of 25 free throws. The third-grader at Northeastern Elementary said she likes to play basketball and practices a lot. "1 play in the gym. in the driveway or Mr. (Bruce) Gee’s basement." she said. "He let’s me." The contest she won was only the third round of the competition in the 22nd annual contest. Leslie qualified for the state competition by winning the Hastings shoot in December and the district shoot in Jackson Jan. 15. At Jackson, she made only 12 of 25 in the contest for a lie with another player. In the shoot off. she made nine of 10 for the win. Leslie was crowned best in the state in February at Auburn Hills by sinking 22 of 25 shots, including 15 straight at one point in the competition.. For her accomplishment, she received a‘ pan nationally. The teams battled under the boards in the first half and some of the Saxons got into foul trouble early and spent more time on the pines than coach Don Schils would have liked. The Saxons were also uncharacteristically poor at the free-throw line, hitting only 11 of 21, when the team usually hits better than 70 percent. Jenson Mona Shores OK WHie East Grand Rape* Foret! Hi»s Central Lowel Nortfwww Wyomng Rogers Spana 999 829 930 BW 694 Byron Center Calwm Chnsuan Godwn Heights Wyonsng Parti Zeeiand The O-K Conference, as it could be organized for school year 1995-96 East Kentwood Grand Haven West Onowa GrandvWe RocWcrd 1332 Jenson Mona Shores Saugatuck The OK Silver division will begin play In the fall of 1994. Should Hastings be accepted into the OK Conference, as the school district grows, it would move to different OK divisions to maintain a competitive level of play. shifted from one division to another as the school's population changes over the years. The benefit is that Hastings would be in a league that is balanced with schools of relatively the same size "The schools in the White." Johnston told the Hastings Board of Education Monday night, "arc a good mix of rural and suburban. "The bottom line is. We have a good product. We have the type of community for which, we think, they are looking and it will give our kids a chance to compete at the same level of competition, without all the miles." Banner SPORTS The Hastings freshman basketball team fell to East Grand Rapids. Tuesday night. 48-36. The young Saxons were outscored in the first half 17-6, but recovered to play even with the Pioneers through the rest of the game. # Hastings had some problems hitting from the field, making only 11 of 43 attempts. The Saxons also had trouble finding the distance at the free throw line, making only 14 of 31. The Saxons were led in scoring by Nick Thorton and Jason Fuller with eight apiece. Fuller also had a game-high 12 rebounds. The freshman team will be home against Coldwaler. Friday. Hastings JV beaten by Pioneers The Hastings junior varsity basketball team was beaten by East Grand Rapids 69­ 40. Tuesday night. The Saxons ran into a team with four players hitting in double figures including the game-high 24 points by Colin Exelby, who made four three pointers in the game. Dean Williams led the Hastings offense with 16 points. Williams hit six of nine from the field and a three pointer. Williams also scored seven of the nine points Hastings had in the fist quarter. The Pioneers nickeled and dimed the Hastings defense in the first three periods, out scoring the Saxons oy four in the first, three in the second and eight in the third. In the final period, both teams’ defense began to crumble as Hastings scored 18 and EGR scored 29 for the final point spread. Hastings also got into foul trouble early and ended up sending the Pioneers to the charity stripe 26 times, from where they garnered 17 points. The junior Saxons are now 1-18 this season and will host Coldwater Friday. Former Hastings stand out finishes first season at Aquinas Leslie Crowley holds the trophy she won for making 22 out of 25 free throws In the Michigan Elks Association ‘Hoop Shoot.’ With her (from left) Is her dad. Dale, sister Jessica and mom. Dee Dee said she is proud of her daughter's achievement and excited about the next round. Dale said it was just "great." Besides Jessica. Leslie has a 4-year-old sister, Kelsey, who could be next in line for basketball stardom. "Il’s fun. and I like to do it." Leslie said. "I want to play (on a team) now." Hastings downed by Pioneers, looks for win vs. Coldwater The Hastings varsity basketball team was nipped in each quarter of its game against East Grand Rapids. Tuesday, and lost in the nun-conference game 68-53 In each penod. the Pioneers scored just a basket or two more the Saxons and were able to case to the victory. OK Go*d East Kentwood Grand Haven West Onowa GmntMb Rocklord Hastings frosh fall to EGR gold medal, a trophy, a jogging suit, T-shirt and a backpack. She moves on to the Great Lakes Regional! March 12 at Oakland University in Rochester. Mich., where she will compete against state champions from Indiana and Ohio More than 125.000 boys and girls in Michigan took part in the competition this year and more than three million will take (numb* in paranthM«» raprawnt* school population) OK Red The teams swapped the lead several times through the first 16 minutes with EGR up by six. 37-31. but by the end of the third. Hasungs had fallen behind by 12. and with Chns Young fouling out midway through the final quarter, the Saxon offense sputtered. Young led the Saxons with 21 points and eight rebounds Ben Hughes and Eric Haines each had 10 points and Freddy Jiles had five assists Corbett Eisen had 23 points for the Pioneers and Andy Hicks had 13. "They were very patient with their shots. ’ Schils said. "Our biggest problem was guarding Eisen. He's very good." Hastings' top defensive player. Travis Williams, is out for the season with a leg injury. Schils said the loss will be put behind as the team will host Coldwater m a Twin Valley showdown. Friday The Cardinals defeated Hastings on their home court by 12 earlier this season. Bur Schils said this time, he thinks the Saxon team can return the favor. "Were a better team now,' he said, and we ll be on our home court this time I think we ll do it as a team by keeping their three three-point shooters from getting the easy shots." The Saxons are 7-10 this season overall and 4-7 in the Twin Valley Anne Endsley, a former Hastings girls’ basketball stand out. finished her first season with the Aquinas College women’s junior varsity team, averaging 5.7 points and more than four rebounds each game. Endsley, daughter of Paul and Deanna Endsley of Hastings, received a scholarship from Aquinas after her stand out pcrfomance in basketball at Hastings High School. In her senior year at Hastings she received the George "Buzz" Young Award and was named All-Twin Valley, All-area. All-Battle Creek area and to the All-Barry County First Team. Paul said Anne began playing basketball with the YMCA when she was in sixth grade and always loved the game. At Hastings she was a three sport letter winner as pan of the Hastings Track and Field team and volleyball team as well as basketball. The Aquinas Jayvec team finished the year with a winning record and 79-48 victory over Hope’s junior varsity team. Endsley is currently studying for a career in sport medicine. 1-96 speedway to host Lakewood Race Night This May. 1-96 Speedwav will again host a race sponsored b\ the Lakewood area businesses Because of the support of these businesses all Lakewood area residents will be admitted for $5 that night and all the children they bring with them will be admitted free For their help and support all sponsors that night will receive eight free tickets to the event, their company name displayed on all flyers promoting the event, their company will be included in an half page ad in the Lakewfxxi News, their company will be in­ cluded m a full page ad in the ’94 speedway program plus much more For the 1994 racing season 1-96 Speedway will be racing Sprint cars. Stock cars, and Modified* most every Saturday nighi May through September For more information call Ross Ferguson at 642-3774 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. February 24, 1994 — Page 13 BOWLING SCORES Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Panic* 60-36. Varney's SuNes 53-43; H & S Machine 52-44. Mate's Pharmacy 51'6-44%. Valley Realty 48%-47%. Misfits 46%-49%. Hair Care Center 45-51, Nashville Chiropractic 43-53; Lifestyles 43-53. Cornerstone Real!) 37%-58% High Games and Series — G Otis 237-502. B Hathawa> 223-500; L Elliston 210-544. K Becker 182-520. L Barnum Markley 173-479. M Dull 192- 551. 168- 431 L Johnson 152-402. S Merrill 169- 452. C Watson 157-422. V Slocum 139-396. D Moore 151-395. P Snyder , .38-382. E Vanessa 185. S Bnetner 164. S Bnmmcr 151. P Castleberry 151; J Gardner 146. F Schneider 449 Bowkrettcs Kent Oil 52-40; Dorothy’s Hairstyling 50-42. Hecker’s Ins 49%-42'6. Bennett Ind 47%-44%; Carlton Ctr Exc 39-53; DJ Electric 38-54 Good Games and Series — T Christopher 220-560. D Snyder -----------206-506. ----J Richardson • ‘ 2U-5I2 B Hathaway 176-489; E Vanasse J Doster 166-429. P Britten 197-462 183- 439 R Murphy 171-478 Good Games — B Hanford 140. B Daughterly 141. K Fowler 154; J Hamilton 165. B Schultz 153. M Memck 155 Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 63%-28'6. Mancinos 58-34. Question Marks 55-37, Something Simple 53-39. Valley Realty 52Mi-39'4; Weltons 50-42; Hummers 47 95-44(4; Bosleys 43%-48%; Algonquin Farm 42-50; Leftovers 42-50; Varneys 38-54 Good “ Games and' " Series * — ~ C. --------Stuart 195-550 S. Lambert 184-481; K. Thomason N. Hummel 163-455; G. Scobey 165-472 P Foote 158-439; B Moore 168-441 171-438 M. Kwasniewski 156-438; J. Lewis 176-436 J McKeough 165-436; N. Totten 162-426 S Dryer 155-409. R Kucmpel 148-409 L Allen 154-395; N Moucoulis 173-384; L Williams 133-380. I Ruthruff 165; P Fisher 162; B Norm 142; P Godbcy 140; 1 Seeber 139; T Joppic 135; B Fisher 133; B Sexton 126; C. Swinkunas 113 Thursday Angels Ray James Eiec. 57-35; Old Town Tavern 56-36. McDonald’s 54-38. NvJiville Chiro 46%-45%; Big B’s 42%-49%. Good Games & Scries: C. Burpee 182; P Abendroth 170-483; L Tilley 190; C. Moore 166; C Cuddahee 236-575; M Ingram 151. D. Snyder 195; N. McDonald 173; O. Brooks 171. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Good and Bad 22-10; Bad Boys Bad Girls 18-14; Sage Builders 18-14; 4 H's 17-15; Rebels 17-15; Cedar Creek Builders 16-16; Cripples 16-16; Odd Balls 16-16; Freepor tiricans 16-16; No Name 15-17; Low Rollers 15-17; Hi Five 14-18; Who’s Next 13-19 BS Bowlers I O-l 4 Mens Good Game and Scries — J. Kohler 209-553; “ ---------------------------------R ~ Planck 200-533; T. Dykebouse 184- 519; T Burch 190-516; D. Conger 178-508. S. Redman 176-496; T Jarman 181-496. T Vander* cm 161-440; T Burke Barton 148-430; G Sias 16Q-435; K 153-428. R Louden 153-386; J. McDonald 156-378. L Tracy 190; D Mallineik 182. M Vaughn 176; M Conger 175; R Fay 174; D Herman 163; K. Greenfield 155 Womens Good Game and Series — T Evans 183-495. J Dvkehouse 180-465. M Herman 169-451. J Lord 154-422; B Aller ding 174-415. T Roth 145-394. S Fnsbee 143-392. B Trees 127-350. K Belka 118-333; L Planck 123-322. T Potter 175. G. Herman 148. B. Sexton 138; S Patten 138; A King 135; D Conger 122; V Eye 114; G Eye HI Sunday Night Mixed Really Rodens 60'6-35%; Dynamites 60-36; Awesome 4 56-39%; Diehards 53-43; Misfits 53-43; Fearsome 4 52-44. B.S.ers 51-45; Leftovers 49-47; Friends 48*6-47%, H&L 48%-47%; Ixxtd Hogs 48-48; Hooter Crew 47-33; Lucky Strikes 46H-45H; Wanderers 46-46. Alles Cato 40%-5l%; Holey Rollers 40%-55%; Not the Rude Ones 33%-62'6. Women’s High Series & Games: R Haight 237-525; L. Tilley 198-522; L Bar num 200-518; M Briggs 179-473; S Cross 162-432. M Hodges 179-448; J Mead 145-418. M Evans 143-373; K Cnikk Shank 139-558; D Kelley 187; C Alien 185; D. Bartimus 185; T. Huey 179; M. Snyder 174; P Miller 165, J Olsen 148; D Hughe. 150 Men’s Hi?n Series & Games: I. Barnum 217-601; A. Taylor 224-600; B Allen 223-575; C VanHouten 222-556. R Snyder 231-508. R Swift 192-506. T. " Burch 193- 487; W Fncnd 172-484, C Keeler _____ 201-482; D McClurkm 177-471; B Henry 169-464; R Allen 166-440, M Cross 199. M. Snyder 198; D Snyder 183. M Tilley 177 Monday Mixers Unique Washtub Too 59'6-36’6 Ponies Tack 58'6-37'6; Miller Real Estate 56%-39'6. T M Lassies 55%-4O«6; Deweys Auto Body 52'6-43'6; Sabre Manufacturing 52%-43%; Hastings Bowl 44-52; Jo's Book­ keeping 41-55. Michclob 41-55; Outward Ap­ pearance 39%-56%; Ginbachs 38•‘•-57‘6. Rowdie Girls 37-59 Good Series and Games — R Shapley 249-621; C Beckwith 166-452. K Keeler 210-467. S VanDenburg 259-584. J Mercer 173-470; C Graham 189-510. B Vrogmdewey 194-479. D Coenen 181-539. F Schneider 191-519 Perry 162; L Potter Good Games — •67; M Kill 189. R Pitts 155. S Solmes 144. S Nash 177. D Bums 183; C. Allen 137. B Thomason 182. J Donnini 179. H Hewitt 164 Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 28-8; Woodmansee Construc­ tion 25-11; Dads Post 241 22-14; Mancino’s 22-14; NKOTB 20-16; Neil’s Printing 20-16.3 J’s 18-18. Middle Lakers 16-20; Consumers Concrete 15-21; Tngger Figuers 14-22; Blue Light Special 14-22; Lil Demons 13-23; Thor­ napple Valley Equipment 14-22; Mason/Davis Mens High Games & Series D Blakely 219-212-599, Jack Smith 221-503; D Johnson 224-536; D Cole 198-502, R Hause 201-516, D Endres 201, R Planck 193-515. R. Recd 228-222-610; Jim Smith 169-419; D. Rose 182, R. Benjamin 179-490, K Keller 171; S. Davis 213-561; P Snore 173; R Snore 202; T. Neymeiyer 200 Womens High Games A Series C Keller 166-391; C. Reed 162. B Allerd­ ing 169; N. Bun 169-446; B Wilkins 218-520 D. Sinclair 168. PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on March 8. 1994 The Michigan Constitution and general property tax laws require assessing officers to review assessed values and to revise them as needed to reflect current market value By law. the assessed and state equalized value are required to be 50% of the true cash value each year Protest to the Board of Review by you or your agent is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal The Township Board has passed a resolution that pioperty owners may protest by letter if unable to appear in person Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held at the Hope Township Hall. 5463 S Wall Lake Rd (M-43) on the following dates March 14 9 a.m to noon & i p.m to 4 p.m (Monday) March 16 ■ 1 p m to 4 p m & 5 p m to 8 p.m (Wednesday) and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1994 Assessment Roll The 1994 Assessment Multipliers & Rattos as det .-nrmed by the Barry County Equaliza tion Dept are as follows **no* Agricultural 1 0720 46 64% Commercial 1 0000 50.00% Residential 1 1164 44 79% Timber Cutover 1 0659 46 91% Personal Property 1 0000 50 00% The above multiphers/ratios are based on the entire class, individual assessment in­ creases or decreases will vary Change of assessment notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 1994 101 201 401 501 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk al the address above or phoning (616) 948-2464 Patricia I Baker Supervisor/Assessor Hope Township ATTENTION!!! We want to let everyone know that although we haven’t been able to be very active this school year, we are still organized and are hopeful to take on some new projects by next school year. We realize there are many rumors as to why we haven’t been as active this school year. We are sorry about that and are reorganizing now, working with the schools and what their needs are and what the students really need. We’re sorry we had to discontinue some of L our traditional fundraisers this past year, but by next year will be back in full swing. Our next activity will be during Heritage Day. I So to all those parents whom are anxious to | join the TK Athletic Boosters we need you, your ideas and your enthusiasm. Our next meeting will be Wednesday, March 2,1994 at 7 p.m. in the Home Economics room of the high school. Mark your calendars, don’t miss this very important meeting. — The TK Athletic Boosters (101) NOTICE OF SUBMITTAL OF PROPOSED ORDINANCES BY THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Charter Township of Rutland accepted three proposed Ordinances at a special meeting held at the Township Hall on Feoruary 21.1994. wrych Ordinances will be conatfeTM tor adopfl&ri it the March 2,1994 regular meeting of the Township Board The proposed Ordinances provide, In summary as follows PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. This proposed Ordinance is an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to establish four new Zoning Districts; to specify permitted uses and special land uses in each; to provide for penalties for violations; to repeal all Ordinances In conflict with it; and to provide for an effective date In summary. It provides: SECTION I: This Section amends Section 4. Zoning Use Districts, by adding four new Use Districts to the Zoning Ordinance "C-1" Office District. "C-2*‘ Community Business District. "C-3" General Business District and "C-4" Light Manufacturing and Transporta­ tion Services District SECTION II: This Section adds a new Section 13.1 "C-1" Office District which provides In summary: A “ ‘ ' ........................... — Description of--Dittrich The District is intended to permit office and personal ser­ vice uses as more specifically described B Permitted Ute*: Permitted uses are listed They are generally offices for Iman cial establishments, obsessional offices, and offices where goods or wares are net created, sold, distributed or warehoused Signs are permitted and accessory uses are permitted C Spacial Exception Ute*: Day care centers and preschools, funeral homes, public and private schools, libraries and museums and 24 hour banking are listed 0 Lot, Yard, Area, Height, Screening and Parking Regulation*: Standards and limita­ tions applicable to these matters are set forth in detail. SECTION III: A new Section, Section 13.2 "C-2" Community Business District is added which provides in summary: A Description of District: This is generally a District for local service and conve­ nience shopping facilities as more specifically described. B Permitted Use*: Permitted Uses are listed including all uses permitted in the "C-1" District plus a variety of retail and sales establishments, signs and ac­ cessory uses C Special Land Uses: Special Land Uses are listed including contractor offices and storage, music/dance schools, community buildings, essential services, private clubs, hospitals, emergency medical facilities, churches, adult care facilities, planned multiple use developments D Lot, Yard. Area, Height, Screening and Parking Regulation*: Standards and limita­ tions applicable to these matters are set forth in detail SECTION I: The new Section 17 5, site plan review, is set forth. It provides, in summary A Developments Requiring Site Plan Review: A building permit shall not be issued for development of land until a detailed site plan review has been reviewed and approved by the Planning Commission Generally, development and use of land other then one and two famHy residential requires site plan review B Application: Review fees, and required information for site plan review are established C Public Hearing: Standards for public hearings are established 0 ------............................................ - are Standard* for Site Plan Review: Detailed standards for site plan review established In summary. they include standards governing development of roads, easements and public utilities; relationship between roads and driveways and parking areas, avoidance of adverse effects of the proposed development on oc­ cupants of the property and or adjacent properties; avoidance of harmful effects on the surrounding neighborhood; consistency with the purpose and Intent of the Ordinance and compatibility with the environment and capacities of public services, maintenance of property to be used as a "group day care home.” E ApprovaUDisapproval; Conditions: Procedures for approval or disapproval of the site plan are established Provisions for establishment of conditional approval are established and standards for conditional approval are set forth Conformity to Approve Sit* Plan Required: Development of a parcel must con­ form to the approved site plan Approval is valid for one year Thereafter, site plan approval becomes void if not building permit has been obtained and no development actually begun G Amendment to Site Plan: Provisions for amending site plans are established H Depot It of Security: The Planning Commission may require a deposit of securi ty acceptable to the Township to ensure faithful completion of an improvement SECTION II: Severability: If any part of the Ordinance is invalid, then that does not affect the validity of any other portion SECTION III: Penalty: Violation of the Ordinance is a misdemeanor. A fine of up to $500.00 or imprisonment of up to 90 days may be imposed or both for each day of violation. Civil proceedings may also be pursued SECTION IV: Repeal of Conflicting Ordinance* and Effective Date: The Ordinance shall take effect immediately All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances In conflict with it are repealed PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. This Ordinance amends the Zoning Ordinance to add a new Section 17 B 8 and repeal Ing Section 17 D and adopting a new Section 17.D as set forth below SECTION I: A new Section 17 B 8 is added which provides in summary B.8: Frontage. Area. Height, Coverage and Setback* In the “C-1". “C-2”. “C-3" and “C-4” Zoning District*: Requirements pertaining to these matters are set forth in a table for each Zoning District. SECTION IV: A new Section. Section 13.3 "C-3" General Business District is added which provides in summary A Description of District This District is generally described for usable tor com­ mercial. business and service uses as more specifically described “ B Permitted Uses: A variety o retail uses and other uses are listed, plus signs and accessory uses C Special Land Uses: These uses are listed and include, in general, uses permit­ ted in the "C-1" and "C-2" Districts, gas/service stations, bars, bus/truck terminals, private clubs; hospitals/emergency medical facilities; drive through restaurants, kennels subordinate to veterinary clinics; PUD'S, all as more specifically limited therein D Lot, Yard, Area. Height Screening and Parking Regulations: Standards and limita­ tions applicable to these matters are set forth in detail SECTION II: A new Section 17.D Parking Regulations, to replace the former Parking Regula­ tions Section It provides in summary Section 17.D: Parking Regulation*: Off-street parking is required in amounts as set forth in a table listed the minimum required parking requirements tor ail Zoning Districts SECTION V: A new Section. Section 13 4 "C-4" Light Manufacturing and Transportation Services District is added which provides in summary ‘ Description of District: Generally, industrial development and manufacturing facilities are permitted in this District B Permitted Uses: Uses are listed including such things as storage rental units, wholesale and warehousing, industrial establishments, tool and die shops; essen tial public service facilities, signs and accessory uses as more fully described therein C Special Land Uses: These uses are described and specified In summary they include such uses as industrial facilities of certain types, laboratories of certain types, central laundry plants, waste treatment or water treatment facilities; air­ ports; automobile service, holel/motel. restaurants/bars. fueling stations, repossession lots, salvage or recycling centers D Lot, Yard. Area, Height, Screening and Parking Regulations. Standards and limitatioi s applicable to these matters are set forth m detail All interested persons may obtain a complete copy of these proposed Ordinances, or view them, at the offices of the Township Clerk at the address set forth below In addi­ tion. complete copies of these Ordinances are posted in the following locations in the Township SECTION VI: Penalty: This Section establishes penalties lot violation of the Ordinance, which in general include up to $500 fine for each day of a violation or 90 days tn jail, or both Civil remedies are also permitted SECTION VII: Severability: if any portion of the Ordinance is unconstitutional, illegal or of no force or effect, then such a finding does not affect the validity of any other portion of the Ordinance SECTION VIII: Effective Date and Repeal ol Conflicting Ordinance*: The Ordinance shall take effect immediately All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with it are repealed PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO This proposed Ordinance amends the Zoning Ordinance to adopt a new Section 17 5 pertaining to site plan review It provides in summary Line 11-25. I SECTION III: Severability: If any part of this Ordinance is invalid, then that does not af­ fect any other part of the Ordinance . SECTION IV: Penalty: Violation ol the Ordinance is a misdemeanor and a fine of up to $500 00 and/or imprisonment for up to 90 days may be imposed for each day of violation Civil proceedings may also be pursued SECTION V: Repeal of Conflicting Ordinances and Effective Date: The Ordinance shall take effect immediately Al! Ordinances in conflict with the Ordinance are repealed Barry County Road Commission Office 1845 Gun Lake Road Patten Monument 1065 West Green St Barry County Fairgrounds 5778 N Middleville Rd Northview Grocery 2169 Gun Lake Rd Goodenough Goodies 51 North Middleville Rd Interested persons are invited to submit their comments, if any. to the Township Board concerning these proposed ordinances at or before the meeting to be held at 7.30 p.m on March 2. 1994 at the address set forth below Barbara J Bedford, Clerk CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND 2461 Heath Rd Hastings. Ml 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, February 2a. 1994 Trial date set for man charged with booted foot assault An April 18 trial date was set last Thursday m Barry County Circuit Court for a 23-year-old Nashville man accused of assaulting a man with a booted foot Iasi November An April 5 final prc-tnal and motion heanng also were scheduled for Richard A llonch U. Horsch faces charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, punishable by up to four years in prison, or a $2,000 Cine, or both, and a count of assault to commit great bodily harm less than murder, which carries a maximum sentence of up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine. He also is charged with resisting a Barry County Sheriffs deputy, which is a high- prosccukx agreed to drop a charge of firstdegree cnminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in pnscwi Sentencing was scheduled for Feb. 28 An evidentiary heanng also will be held at that lime. COURT NEWS: court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine, and one count of assault, a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both Horsch stood mute to the charges in January and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. In other recent court business: • An April 18 trial was scheduled for a 52ycar-old Plainwell man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact in 1989 with a girl under 13 years old. A March 25 final pre-trial and motion bearing also was scheduled for Wendell O. Burkett. Burkett faces two counts of first-degree cnminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly penetrating the girl orally and digitally He also is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with her. He stood mute to the charges in November and not guilty pleas we r entered on his behalf. • A 49-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of possessing marijuana in October and being a habitual offender stood mute to the charges Not guilty pleas were entered on Stephen V Parker s behalf Parker faces a charge of possessing marijuana, double penalty, which is punishable by up to two years in prison or a $2,000 fine or both He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence of the possession charge to 15 years in prison A pre-trial was scheduled for Feb. 24 • A 21-year-old Kalamazoo man who helped two others steal clothes from the Sea Shanty store in Yankee Springs Township in August was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four years of probation. Marcus L Shook was also ordered to pay $8757.20 in restitution and $4,000 in fines and costs. Shook pleaded guilty in ’anuary to s charge of larceny in a building as pan of e pica agreement with the prosecutor’s office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of breaking into a building, which was pending againsi Shook. Shook told the court during his plea that he. his brother Michael. 23. of Kalamazoo, and cousin Clinton Shook. 20. of Hopkins, went to the store and broke in the front dooi. Marcus Shook said he stayed *uh the car in the back of the store The other two brought him clothes from inside the store and tie packed them into the car. he said Michael L Shook pleaded guilty Feb. 10 to a charge of larceny in a building as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of breaking and entering and a charge that Michael Shook is a habitual offender. Clinton J Shook was sentenced Feb. 10 to 12 months in jail and four years of probation. He was also ordered to pay $8,757.20 in restitution and $4,000 in fines and costs Clinton Shook pleaded guilty in January to a charge of larceny tn a building as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a break-in charge pending against Shook • A 29-year-old Shelbyville man accused of possessing cocaine and other drugs in September pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing cocaine. Joseph E. Hodges pleaded guilty to one count of possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the Winter-related accidents return Winter came back this week with a vengence and drivers found the going hazardous Wednesday For example, this animal control vehicle driven by officer Allison Peake collided with a station wagon on an icy road Winter's return spoiled a week of warm, thawing weather Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Lost <& Found LOST 2/21. MALE liver and ■•'hiLc Brittany Spaniel. Answers lo “Sinko” missing from Barber Rd. near Woodlawn Ave. If you have any information, or know where he may be, please call 945-4940 or 948-8391. Reward. For Sale WARDS 75 MONTH CAR BATTERY 15 months old, $30. Spccdqaccn natural gas dryer. $40 1 year old alternator for Honda Civic 1500, $20. Alterna­ tor for Chrysler 318, 520. Good radiator from Plymouth Volare, $30. 1 P20575R14 Sean tire in very good condition, $10. 10* flat bottom boat, good shape, SI25. 517-852-1670. Send Someone a Happy Ad...call 945-9554 Real Estate FOR SALE five bedroom home, near school. 945-9657. Antiques <£ Collectible^ BUYING OLD POSTCARDS Ph. 948-4094—(Hastings). Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12« each word thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $2 JO for 1st 5 words, 10c each word thereafter •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 davs. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Business Services For Sale Automotive 1990 FORD PROBE CL 24.000 MILES, LADY OWNED, EXCELLENT SHAPE/CLEAN. BRIGHT BLUE COLOR. GRAY INTERIOR, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, STEREO C ASSETII 4 WAY DRIVER SEAT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BOOKS AT $8,000, MAKE ME AN OFFER. 945-2090 AFTER 5PM. OR LEAVE MESSAGE ANYTIME. FOR SALE: CAP TO FIT S-15 or Sonoma pickup truck. Gray & white $150 Call 948-2065 after 5pm._________ BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging &. finishing specialist Insured &. guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade. 374-7108.___________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-8733 anytime. Complete tree service, free estimates, fully insured._____________________ MICHELIN RADIALS P-215-70R15. $50 945-5926. LOSE WEIGHT and eat the foods you like. Free recorded message gives details. Call (016)948-3614______________ PART-TIME MERCHANDISER ADULT FOSTER CARE has one opening. Private room, prefer pnvete pay. 948-9433. Hastings Area We a urge nat-tnai trvee conparv •»e*>% tsxndM ’-•or. mm3 •no*v>»uais *c% ii can o'1 rsapr retail stores arc you' 'espocsitxiities *>t: nciude r-ie-cnandtsirg dispUn ar*J orOen Must 0e to prow> c-r- •-su'eo -arspoercr. I V S6 rimr-ueage Please can l-toOVBSJOe e’lr 2Xo»n *»' EOt MAGNI-SERV PIaNO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message local and area can be read each week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! Help Wanted ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANTS- Two Barry County businesses arc currently in search of qualified individuals to fill administrative assistant positions. One short term oppor­ tunity, one possible permanent opportunity exist. Candidates should be experienced in the administrative assistant field and have skills in the areas of recep­ tionist work. Word Processing. Profession?' Corrcspondancc, Accounts Payablc/Rcceivablc. Please contact Manpower Temporary Services a 948-3000 for an interview. EOE CHILD CARE IN OUR HOME for a 3 month old baby. Please call 948-8914,________ CUSTOMER SERVICE- A national firm currently has a customer service position avail­ able within its Hastings office. This company is looking to hire a qualified individual on a permanent basis immediatley! Candidates should have excep­ tional skills and experience in coustomcr service, professional phone techniques and organiza­ tional methods. Prior experience in accounts rcceivable/payable, PV work <nd secretarial procedurc* is extremely helpful as well. This is a great opportunity with with a compctativc salary and opportunity for growth with­ in the firm. For immediate consideration, please contact Manpower Services at 948-3000. EOE.___________ CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY to work with persons with developmental disabilities. High school diploma or equiva­ lent and drivers license required. Part time $5.50 per hour. 945-9613.___________________ FACTORY POSITIONS AVAILABLE on all shifts for dependable persons, able to work in Kentwood in Grand Rapids. Jobs available include, plastic injection, inspection, assembly and general labor. Apply at AD1A Personnel Services. 2842 Eastern SE. just south of 28th Street (Grand Rapids), daily from 8am-3pm, with 2 pieces of I D . Many of our positions offer full time hire potential For further informanon, please call 1-246-6300 INDUSTRIAL- Manpower Temporary Services is currently looking for qualified individuals to fill positions in the area of: Press operation. Fiberglass production and General labor. All shifts! High Pay! Contact us today at 948-3000! EOE. MANPOWER OF ALLEGAN is looking for skilled industrial workers in one or more of the following areas. Welding, press machine, die repair, mamlcncncc on metal stamping press, hydraulics The positions arc in the Wayland'Dorr area Contact Mindy at 673 5457 EOE. prosecutor agreed to drop charges Hodges possessed LSD and marijuana Possessing cocaine is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both. The charges of possessing LSD and marijuana are high court misdemeanors that carry maximum sentences of one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. Hodges reportedly has a prior drug conviction for using cocaine in 1991. Because this is his second drug offense, the maximum leniences on all three charges could be doubled. Sentencing was scheduled for March 24. POLICE BEAT: Mailbox reported stolen in Maple Grove The Barry County Sheriff's Department Friday received a report of the theft of a mailbox between 9 and 10 p.m in Maple Grove Township. A couple living at the residence said they found the mailbox gone and their mail on the ground nearby. The mailbox was recovered by deputies the following day. along with several others, on Maple Grove Road. Nashville fight leads to warrant arrest A complaint of a fight at a home on Washington Street in Nashville early Sunday • A Caledonia woman accused of stealing a car last February and inciting perjury in March pleaded no contest to taking the car. Teresa L. Soper. 23. pleaded no contest to charges of unlawfully driving away an automobile and driving with a suspended license as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Soper tried to get a witness to commit perjury. Unlawfully taking a car is a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, and driving with a suspended license, second offense, is a misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail or a $ i .000 fine, or both. Inciting perjury is a felony with a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Sentencing was scheduled for March 10. • A 26-year-old Hastings man charged with having sex with a girl under 13 years old in 1990 pleaded guilty to a lesser charge. Fred H. Wagner pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the Residents urged to clear sidewalks Area residents are reminded that they are responsible for clearing snow from the sidewalks near their homes. Local officials said that snow covered sidewalks in the city are creating hazards for children walking to and from school. Because sidewalks are not clear, many youngsters instead walk on roadways, which can be dangerous to them and motorists because of slippery road conditions that returned this week. 1-ocal officials said the situation on Green and Hanover streets in Hastings are particularly hazardous during wintery weather. BUILDING continued from page I Commissioners seemed impressed with the new Courts and Law Building during their tour. At the front entrance of the first floor in the new Courts and Law Building is a multi-purpose room that will be used for County Planning Commission and County Zoning Board of Appeals meetings There also are cooking facilities connected to the room for use in public demonstrations by the Cooperative Extension Service, which also will occupy office space on the first floor along with Adult Probation offices and County Substance Abuse services. Located on the upper floors are District and Probatc/Juvemle courtrooms and offices and the County Prosecutor’s office Bullet­ proof benches have been installed for the judges and nxixders. The building has such features as a group therapy room with a one-way mirror for ob­ serving by appropriate agency officials and a security garage in the basement to allow law enforcement officials to bring suspects into the building in a more secure fashion Some new furniture will be purchased for the court rooms, conference rooms and other areas from the project’s $ 118.000 contin­ gency fund, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. However, she said the a «unty can t afford to buy all new furniture for all the of­ fices. ( morning resulted in the warrant arrest of one of the men involved Barry County Sheriffs deputies arrived al the scene and quickly learned that one of those believed to be fighting, a 35-year-old Vermontville man, was wanted on a warrant from the Nashville Police Department for driving with a suspended license. He was lodged in the Barry County Jail on $100 bond. Delton man held in domestic assault A j6-year-old Delton man was arrested and charged with assault and battery at the Lakeside Trailer Park last Wednesday night. Steven Michael Staley is accused of kicking and shoving a woman and pulling her hair. He told Barry County Sheriffs deputies that she hit him with an object However, witnesses said they saw him strike the woman. Interestingly, deputies one week earlier were called to break up a domestic dispute between the same two people, and the man was accused of damaging a door while trying to get into a Hope Township residence. The man at that time said he would pay for the damage and the matter was not pursued further. Two men arrested in Hickory Corners Two Hickory Comers men were arrested Sunday by Stale Police at the Hastings Post after a report of an assault was received. Sean David Smith, 20. is charged with assault and battery, resisting and obstructing a police officer and malicious destruction of police property for allegedly kicking the interior of a patrol car. causing damage to a scat. Todd Leonard lx maar, 22, is charged with assault and battery, operating a motor vehicle under the influence of liquor, driving with a suspended license and resisting and obstructing a police officer. State Police troopers said they may seek additional charges. Man held for theft from vehicle An 18-year-old Dowling man was arrested Sunday morning for larceny from a motor vehicle near White Oak Terrace Apartments on North Taffee Drive and other others may be charged in connection with the alleged incident. Joseph Edward Cole II was held by Hastings City Police, who were assisted by the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Authorities said they received a complaint of a prowler near the apartments and while interviewing the victim, they were told that the suspects' vehicle had just passed by. Police said they stopped the vehicle and found a radar detector thai had been reported stolen from a pickup truck. A warrant is being sought, also charging a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old in connection with the alleged incident. Three apprehended in locker fire State Police say they arc seeking charges of maliciously setting a fire againsi three Lakewood High School students. The three, one age 16 and two 15, were said to be involved with a fire that was deliberately set Feb. 8 in a locker being used by one of them. One student already was suspended from school fix 10 days Police said the damage, confined to some papers and the locker, was less than $50. Richland man held on weapons charge Barry Township Police say they arrested a 54-year-old Richland man Monday for carrying a concealed weapon and being a felon in possession of a firearm Police said Vai Riccardo Femengel of Richland also was being held on a fugitive felony warrantfrom Crawford County (III.) for non-sufficieni funds Chief Mark Kik said that while Femengel was being arrested in the Barry Township Police Department parking lot. a firearm was discovered in the inside door pocket of his van. He was being held in the Barry County Jail. Witness arrested on two warrants A 19-ycar-oid Middleville man was arrested on a two warrants Friday by Hastings City Police after police interviewed him as a witness to a report of malicious destruction of property al 360 Woodlawn. Sam Comer was arrested on two warrants from Allegan County for contempt of court and violation of probation Police also said they are seeking a warrant to charge a 20-year-okl Hastings man with damaging a door Man held for disturbing peace Michael Charles Maurer. 24, of Hasungs. was arrested by Hastings City Police Friday night on a charge of disturbing the peace in front of the Old Towne Tavern near Court and Jefferson streets. Police said Maurer was intoxicated and was reported lo have yelled obscenities into the bar. creating a disturbance He was released on $100 bond � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-03-03.pdf 4560f037fdc2d937f36014733fb5ca6b PDF Text Text HSST'V p-jn.ic LlfPApy Delton incubator closer to reality Trojans steal cage victory Hastings woman mourns twins See Page 2 See Page 12 See Page 14 Oei>oted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ^stings Pud .iDrar. Hastings KANNER THURSDAY. MARCH 3. 1994 VOLUME 139. NO 52 PRICE 25* News Summerfest Briefs back at Fish Legislative Coffee set The monthly Legislative Coffee has been scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday. March 14. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings State Senator Jack Welborn, Slate Representative Bob Bender and Mark Howe. a representative from Third District Congressman Vernon Ehlers’ office, will be on hand to talk about cur­ rent issues constituents might want to discuss The Legislative Coffee scries, aponsoced by the Hastings Area Chamber of Comtanercc, are held on the second Moony of each month The public is welcome to attend. Affidavits can be filed by May 1 The Michigan Legislature Tuesday formally approved an extension, from March I lo May I. for restdema lo file affidavits for homestead property designation The affidavits will enable residents lo avoid being taxed according to non­ homestead designation, which will be for 24 nulls If the school finance reform Proposal A passes March 13. homestead property will be taxed at six mills If the proposal is defeated, the backup plan will cause homestead property to be tax­ ed at 12 mills. Next 1st Friday to be 2nd Friday ' The next Barry County Democratic Committee "First Friday" program will be held on the second Friday of this month, at nooc March 11 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. State Rep. Mary Brown, a Democrat from Kalamazoo, will try to persuade Barry County residents to vox against the March 15 statewide school finance ballot proposal. The session will be held on the second Friday of this month because a schedul­ ing conflict th^t came up for March 4. Brown will talk about reasons for her opposition io Proposal A. which essenCtally would fund schools through an in­ crease of 4 to 6 percent in the state sales tax. if it fails, a backup, or statutory, plan would go into effect, calling for an increase inh the state income tax. from 4.6 to 6 percent. The proposals are the result of the State Legislature last summer voting to eliminate property taxes as a source of funding for schools Brown disagrees with polling data that suggests that Proposal A will pass. It will be Brown’s third appearance at the First Friday scries since it was started in 1989. In her previous visits die has discussed auto insurance reform arx' the environment. The session March II will begin at noon. Those attending may bring their own lunches Tea and coffee w ill be pro­ vided by the Democrats. Post office open Saturdays The U.S. Post Office tn Hastings will be open Saturday roomings. starting March 12. New Postmaster Joyce Bender said the local post office will be open from 9 a.m. to noon as a result of a customers’ survey on what services they would like to see offered. Saturday hours were eliminated in re­ cent years by many post offices across the nation in an effort to save money', but Bender said she believes it's important to be open then because many households have people who work all week. She also said she plans to put more det^i at the front desk m order to get customers in and cut faster Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Hatchery Park? by David T. Young Editor Summerfcsi may return lo Fish Hatchery Park this summer after its first run was re­ ported to be so successful in 1993. The Summerfest Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is seeking approval for that location from the Hastings City Council. The council's Parks Committee will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday, March 14. to consider the request. Summerfest, an annual event since 1978. traditionally has been held in downtown Hastings during the last weekend in August, but last summer it had to be moved to Fish Hatchery Park because of work being done on the downtown -Streetscape" project. The Summerfcsi Committee most recently met Feb. 17 to consider the question of where the 1994 celebration site should be. Local attorney Robert L. Byington, repre­ senting the committee, wrote to the City Council: "After considerable thought\and City of Hastings’ approval to hold the event at Fish Hatchery Park. “I am writing to formally request that ap­ proval for use of the park on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 27 and 28, 1994, including set-up lime on Thursday, the 25th. and clean-up lime on Sunday, the 28th." Byington wrote that if the city grants the request, the festival will be very similar to last year's, which was regarded as a huge success. Byington added that plans would include “some expected shifting of the location of activities within the park, based on lessons learned from 1993. "The Summerfest Committee will espe­ cially need assistance from the council, its committees, the police and public works in planning and improving of handicapped parking, parking and access of the public to the park, public safety, electric service and lighting." In another matter at night's meet­ ing. the council voted w accept payment of discussion, the committee voted to seek the See COUNCIL, continued on page 2 DNR tracking contamination at local landfill by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings Sanitary Landfill has been identified as a “307 site" by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. A “307 rite" means that low level contamination is known to be present and has shown up in soil and groundwater. However, the problem has been tracked since 1986, and is being cleaned up through a consent agreement between HSS and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The matter came up at a recent Hastings Charter Township board meeting during discussion on a proposed change in the Barry County Solid Waste Plan. At issue is a request by the owner of Hastings Sanitary Service to expand the present landfill by 18 acres, and accept waste from an additional 12 surrounding counties. Bringing outride waste into the Barry County landfill has been attacked by critics who maintain that increased truck traffic, possible toxic waste, danger to the environment and quadrupling the amount of waste coming into the landfill arc not in ihc best interests of the people of Hastings or coMKxmo tatri) RARTS RfR eilUOK SURFACt WATtR MUST MOT oeneno * Mownoi wills oscmaroi uurr or rre 4XJ MatWw CNonde Viryl CNonO* 1430 Tuns 12 OcMOQRthjrttne 415 45 1,1-OcNofwtharw Bnwrw T ncRKxofluoronwthane 45 42 42 5 3 S 5 S S - Finding such contamination is not unusual, said Tom Leep, district supervisor of the Waste Management Division of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. "It is not uncommon to have old landfills leak, if they were installed before liners were required.' The contamination was first noticed by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department through sampling done by monitoring wells at HSS. Leep t tid Hastings Sanitary Service had reached agreement with the DNR, submitted a clean-up plan to take care of the low levels of contamination in ground water, and is in the process of remediation. Leep said. "They are purging the water, treating it and discharging it south of the site." Leep said. "It could be several years," be said of the remediation process "They are required to continue until it is clean." The horizonal and vertical extent of the contamination has been determined by See CONTAMINATION cont. page 2 ' Steve Magna, vice president of corporate development for City Manage­ ment. showed the Hastings City Council dome maps and graphs during his presentation Monday evening. Hastings Council hears last of landfill presentations by David T. Young Editor The regional landfill show made its last stop in the county Monday night when it was presented io the Hastings City Council. Ken Neil of Hastings Sanitary Service and Steve Balagna. vice president of corporate development for the City Management Corp., said they’ve been all over the county in an at­ tempt to explain a request to amend the county’s solid waste plan to accept waste from 13 counties. The landfill, located in Hastings and Carlton townships, now accepts waste from six. “The modem landfill is a regional land­ fill." Balagna told the council He pointed out that in 1974 Hastings Sanitary Service had one of 17 landfills in Barry County. Today, because of increasing concerns about the environment and more regulations, it has the only one in the county And the Michigan Department of Natural Resources seems intent on creating regional landfills to handle waste in the future Balagna and Neil propose to use the 48-acre landfill site for 20 years as a place that could accept waste from Ottawa. Montcalm. Clin­ ton. Ingham. Jackson. Kalamazoo and Van Buren counties. The local landfill now accepts it from Barry. Allegan. Kent. Ionia, Eaton and Calhoun counties Balagna stressed that he is only asking for the right to compete for handling the ocher counties’ refuse, that not all of those counties’ waste will come here He also stressed that the landfill here would not accept hazardous waste "We do not want household hazardous wastes in our landfill. " he said, promising that all qxrs of waste and where it’s coming from would be monitored, as well as the waste's impact on the environment. He added that Hastings Sanitary Service is authorized to use 48 acres as a landfill for solid waste, and about 18 have been used. "Regardless of what happens, that landfill will be filled up by Hastings Sanitary Ser­ vice." he said. Balagna said the county and Hastings and Carlton townships would receive fees for ac­ cepting the additional waste. Councilman Joe Bleam asked Balagna how long the local landfill site would be able to ac­ cept waste if it came only as it does now Balagna acknowledged that the landfill "would last well in excess of 20 years Noting that the landfill has no constitutional commitment to Barry County, he said. "We're proposing a written and enforceable contract ." Balagna. in answer to questions, said City See LANDFILL, continued on page 2 the county. Welborn won't move into new district State Senator Jack Welborn has announced that he will not move to Barry County this year in order to seek election to the new 23rd Disnct Senate Seat Welborn, who has lived on a Cooper Tow-nship dairy farm in Kalamazoo County for the past 41 years wrote in a statement issued this week that he will not be a "carpetbagger " Welborn, a Republican, now serves in the Stair Senate, representing the 13th District, which includes all of Ionia and Barry counties and parts of Montcalm and Kalamazoo counties However, because of redistnctmg. which must be done every 10 years, all of Barry . Montcalm and Ionia counties will be joined by Mecosta and Isabella counties in the new 23rd District, which would make Republican Joanne Emmons of Big Rapids the incumbent Welborn's residence now is in the 21 st District, which also is being served by Republican Paul Wanner Welborn has not yet ruled out a run in that distnci In his statement. Welborn said. "Over the past few months I have received scores of let­ ters. calls and personal contacts, encouraging me to move to Barry County so that I can run for re-election in the new 23rd Senate District Sen. Jack Welborn "In order for me to continue to represent the great constituents of these counties. I would have to move from my lifelong residence on my family farm in Cooper Township. Kalamazoo County •'I am honored by the requests I have received from my constituents in Barry. Ionia and Montcalm counties 1 have even been of­ fered beautiful homes and cottages to live in if I choose to move — However. Dorothy and I have decided that we do not want to leave the farm where we have lived and raised our family for the past 41 years "In addition, we are about to open our anti­ que store, which Dorothy will be operating next door A move at this time would be a tremendous inconvenience for her But the bottom line is. no matter hou many good reasons 1 could think of for moving or not moving. I would not drag myself to go back on my principles and become a carpetbagger "1 am going to regret not being able to represent the people of the northern twothirds of my district, where I have received tremendous input and support Welborn said he has asked his chief of staff. Craig Starkwether, to consider running for the new 23rd District seat "If Craig decides to run. I know that he * ill continue to provide pro-life, pro-taxpayer leadership for the people of Barry. Ionia and Montcalm counties, as well as all the citizens of Michigan. If Craig is a candidate, he will have my support and endorsement. " Welborn added that he has not yet decided if he will -cck election in the 21st District, which includes all of Kalamazoo County and Mendon and Park townships in St. Joseph County He said that during his tenure in the Michigan Senate he has represented all of these areas at one lime or another "Obviously. I am also considering other options, but not until my contract with the people of the 13th Senate District is fulfill­ ed." Welborn said "With the exception that I will not move. I am keeping all options open " Welborn sUrtcd his political career as Cooper Township Supervisor in the late 1960s and then was elected to the State Legislature. He moved to the Sate Senate in 1974 and was re-elected in 1978. He stepped down from the Senate in 1982 for an unsuccessful bid for governor and was an insurance salesman for three years He retured to the political arena in 1985. u inning a special election to fill the Sate Senate seat vacated by the death of his brother. Bob Welborn has served in the State Senate since �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3, 1994 COUNCIL continued from page 1 about $640 m a settlement with Triad CATV over the company’s delinquent taxes from 1991. Triad, which formerly held tlx cable tele­ vision franchise in Hastings. Pled for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 1991. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said Triad owed the city between $1,300 and SI.400 in back taxes for that year. But lawyers from Siegel. Hudson. Gee Fisher, the city’s attorney, said that because the treasurer's office did n it file a claim, it would be wise to settle for roughly half the amount owed. Triads delinquent taxes for 1992 have been assumed by ns successor. Americable International. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Adopted a suggestion to the Michigan Department of Transportation to install a de­ layed light at the corner of Woodlawn and North Broadway. The light will allow unin­ terrupted flow of northbound and south­ bound traffic on Broadway for 30 seconds each and 20 seconds flow from Woodlawn. The delayed light will be similar to the one on M-37 in Middleville. Bailee Chief Jerry Sarver said he'd like to have the delayed light be in use only during peak traffic hours. Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield said. "The accident rale out there is unac­ ceptable. Son*r articn has to be taken. • Officially tabled a request to relocate the police department from the basement of City Hall until a city manager is in place to do the necessary research. • Accepted the low bid of Renner Ford to buy a new acnal lift truck for $57,167. • Received a report from City Assessor Judy Myers, who reported that the threeyear city reappraisal now is complete and was a big success. She noted that a greater percentage of residential properties in Hastings had decreases in property assessments for 1994 • Directed the offices of clerk, treasurer, assessor and public services to compose needs assessments for new computer sys­ tems and present them for the March 28 City Council meeting. • Had the first readings of two ordnances that would permit rezoning for Walter & Fluke on Apple Street to allow construction of an office building and Wren Funeral Home on North Broadway to allow offices and two apartments Second reading will be on March 14. CONTAMINATION continued from page 1 studies. Ixcp said, and "everything that can be is being done." A statement issued by Steve Balagna. vice president for corporate development for City Management, whose owner also owns HSS. said the groundwater contamination was discovered during routine groundwater sampling in October 1986. "Previous to this sampling event, the Department of Natural Resources had evaluated concentrations in water of the parts per million level. In an October 1986 lest compound levels in the pans per billion were found in the only affected well. (Monitoring well No. 2)." he said. The contaminant found was dichloroethanc. and the suspected source was an unlined area of the landfill that had been capped the previous summer. News Briefs Lenten luncheon series continues The third in a scries of community Lenten luncheons. sponsored by the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, will begin at noon today at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church m Hastings All of the sessions will deal with characters who were around Jesus dur­ ing the last week of His life on Earth Today's (Thursday. March 3) pro­ gram will be the Rev. Steve Reid's ' ’ Easter Through the Eyes of Peter.’' The series continues each Thursday al noon with lunch and a special program follows at 12:30 Next Thursday's program will be on Judas, by Steve Youngs, principal at St. Rose of Lima Catholic School. "Onos the Donkey." by the Rev Kent Keller, will be the focus of the March 17 gather­ ing and a Lenten drama will be put together by the United Methodist Women March 24. Hospice volunteer training to start Barry Community Hospice will spon­ sor a scries of volunteer training sessions beginning Wednesday. March 16. from I to 4 p m. in the Pennock Physicians Center. 1005 W. Green St.. Hastings. Hospice is a specialized health care program for the terminally ill. their families and friends It offers support and help to patients and families in teaching them how to manage pain, discomfort and spiritual duress while facing the inevitability of death Volunteers provide respite care, transportation, run errands, do light household chores, help organize and prepare memorial services, attend sup­ port luncheons, contact family and friends of particularly difficult days and do a lot of listening and caring. They also help in the office and pro­ vide some speaking services. For more information, call 948-8452. Parenting teens classes to start Parents of adolescents can get some help in an eight-week series of classes offered at Gun Lake Community Church, which will begin on Monday (March 7) from 7 to 9 p m The goal of the sessions is tor parents to gam understanding and ways to im­ prove relationships with their children. Barry County social worker Cheryl Osermire and juvenile court worker Cliff Barry will combine their ex­ periences and leach proven techniques from the STEP (Sytemabc Techniques for Effective Parenting program Topics to be dealt with tn the senes will include communication, self­ esteem. responsibility and discipline Com t> SI5. but special arrangements may he set up Intecrested parents may call the church at 795-7903 to register "Since the contamination was very low. the regulators continued to establish a data base." Balagna said. On Feb. 13. 1990. the landfill and the DNR agreed to have an air stripper, a ground water clean-up device, installed. A surface waler discharge permit was applied for in 1991, and a public hearing was held at Algonquin Lake Lodge prior to the issuance of the permit, he added. The groundwater cleanup started in September 1993. He added that the water is checked for contamination three times; once as it comes out of the well, and twice after it has been treated. The treated water meets the same requirements as sewage treatment plants. Gun Lake, Delton practices to open Pennock Hospital has announced plans to open two new medical offices this summer, in Delton and Gun Lake. One will be on the west of Gun Lake on 124th Avenue, and the other will be on M-43 at its intersection with Sprague Road in Delton. Dr. James R. Spindler, a certified family physiciaa will provide care, in, 4Kh office four days • work, half a day at each location. Dr. Spindler received his premedical degree from DePauw University in Greencastle. Ind., and his medical degree from Indiana University Medical School in Indianapolis. He completed an internship and residency at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Spindler establLned a family practice in Hastings tn 1966. which was expand­ ed to Thomapplc Valley Family Physi­ cians in 1975. He joined the Upjohn Co. in Kalamazoo in 1984 as a clinical reasearch physician He later returned to family practice at Advantage Health, which is affiliated with St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids It is expected that construction of the offices will begin in April and the parctices will be opened in August. 'Jews for Jesus' speaker slated David Bnckner. a representative of "Jews for Jesus" will present "Christ in the Passover" Sunday morning, March 13. at Word of Faith Fellowship. 2750 Wall Lake Road Bnckner will speak at 8:15 a.m . 9:45 and II 15 Using a visual display of traditional Passover accouterments, the presenta­ tion is intended to enhance the Chris­ tian's understanding and appreciation of the Jewish background of Christian Communion. Ancient and modern Jewish customs will be discussed and described, with emphasis on the aspect of redemption, which Christ accomplish­ ed at Calvary. Jews for Jesus has presented this demonstration, originally written by Moishe Rosen, founder and executive director of Jews for Jesus, at more than 5.000 churches The presentation was abstracted from the writings of the late Rabbi Leopold Cohn, who came to faith in Jesus in 1894 and died in 1936. The program at Word of Faith Fellowship is open to the public Bnckner also w ill be available to answer questions Lake O again is a 'Tree City' The Village of Lake Odessa has been designated as a "Tree City USA" for the eighth consecutive year The National Arbor Day Foundation determines the honor each year for cities, villages and municipalities that practice conservation for trees Four standards must be maintained a tree board or department, a local tree or­ dinance. a compi*hensive community forestry program ard a local Arbor Day observ a nee After that, council will vote on the requests • Agreed to a final design contract with the Downtown Development Authority for further "Streetscape" projects and demolition of three buildings, including the old Hastings Hotel Gray said t!«r move will protect the DDA projects and let them proceed at a slower pace in case the school finance ballot proposal is defeated March 15. She added that there was a March 1 deadline that had to be met. • Approved rental agreements with tenants at 326 W State St and 1013 W Green St. Councilman Joe Bleam said an appraisal re­ vealed that the market rate Is $400 per month for the State Street site and $450 per month for the Green Street location. The city is renting the properties at $250 and $300. respectively. Bleam recommended and council ap­ proved raising the rents, effective April 1. to $325 at State Street and $375 at Green Street. • Ixamed that Don and April Tubbs have inquired about changing the Adrounie House, located next to City Hall n South Broadway, into a bed and breakfast. • Agreed to have the city attorney draw up papers and set up a public hearing on aban­ doning 66 feet of right of way on Nonh Jefferson Street between Grant and Colfax, reverting the land to the former property owners. • Izamcd from attorney Stephanie Fekkes that Americable has sent a check for $368 for franchise fees still owed • Approved a request from the Hastings chapter of the Order of Eastern Star to use Fish Hatchery Park Saturday morning. April 2, for its seventh annual Easter Egg Hunt. Plans call for about 1,000 children searching for more than 9,000 pieces of candy and a visit by the Easter Bunny • Approved the appointments of Steven Hoke. Mark Hewitt and Connie Tolger. all of Hastings, to three-year terms to the Youth Council Board of the YMCA of Barry County, beginning April 26. • Approved a request by the YMCA of Barry County to use Fish Hatchery Park fields for women's soccer games from 4:30 to 7 p.m. April 13. May 2. May 11. May 17 and May 19. • Issued a proclamation honoring American Association of University Women s Month in March. LANDFILL cond. from page 1 Management, owned by Anthony Soave, as is Hastings Sanitary Service, has a large landfill in Wayne County, average size ones near Flint and Saginaw and small ones like Barry County’s. He said that Crawford County. which has a small landfill, recently agreed to increase the wane it iwxcptofeta 18 to 27 counties, and "they hod cxactHrthe same discussion we're having here (tonight)." Mayor Mary Lou Gray asked what guarantees there were that waste from Oakland. Wayne and Macomb counties wouldnycome in. Balagna said that City Management has a new landfill that opened in that area in 1993 and it wouldn't make economic sense to haul that refuse to Barry County "We also would have the contract, which we would be breaching, so we'd put ourselves in danger of losing it.*' he added. Gray also said she had a hard time believing the results of a poll that was passed around council chambers Monday evening. The poll of 200 people, conducted by Market Opinion Research, said that 21 percent of residents surveyed approve amending the solid waste plan. 29 percent oppose it and 49 percent are neutral. The poll, which had an error margin of plus or minus 7.1 percent, also was distributed at last Friday’s meeting of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee Gray said she doesn't see how a survey of so few people can mean anything "They (Market Opinion Research) gave us a representative, scientific sample." replied Balagna Al Pandl asked why so many who favor the regional landfill or aren’t opposed don't show up at meetings. "If you're not opposed, or you don't care, you don’t come.’* Baoia answered Another citizen iir^the audience. Jackie Frank, asked how the waste will be monitored Balagna said if would be examined by the Health Department and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources Balagna tried to assure council and residents in attendance that the waste collec­ tion should be safe and not harm the environ­ ment. He outbqed procedures in which plastic liners and natural clay would be used If anything r^cr did go wrong, he noted that three funding sources could help with cleanup, including the state environmental trust fund and the company's fund. He added that trhe company has a 3O-year obligation to monitor the landfill after it closes When asked what might happen after 20 years. Balagna replied. "I hope that 25 years from now. we won't be landfilling We get no joy from buy ing your waste, we'd rather recy cle it." The current landfill site has 13 years left on its solid waste plan When asked what options City Management or Hastings Sanitary Service might have if ex­ panding the landfill's acceptance of waste is rejected, he said. "If you don't accept other waste, raising prices is a possibility, ocher than seeking more customers ' Balagna and Ken Neil have talked to all 16 townships. the villages, the County Board of Commissioners and now the city about its pro­ posal to amend the solid waste plan In order for the proposal ultimately to go into effect, it must be approved by the County Board and two-thirds, or 14. of the 21 government units The abandoned Delton Locomotive Works buildings, al 120 Maple St in Delton, are being eyed for a business incubator to stimulate economic growth in the Southwest Barry County area Delton building foreclosure would pave way for incubator by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners last week agreed to foreclose on the abandoned Delton Locomotive Works buildings on Maple Street in Delton, paving the way to turn the structures into a business incubator. Commissioner Sandra James said the incubator concept has the potential to create new jobs for the Delton area and stimulate the area's economy. Developing a business incubator at the 12.000-square fool site would provide a place for new businesses to get started and help existing businesses expand by offering low cost rental space, shared utilities and business services, according to Joseph L. Rahn, executive director of the Barry County/Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission. The JEDC already has approved a Delton incubator in concept. The commission operates a successful industrial incubator in Hastings which opened in January 1993 and was at capacity with tenants by August. Rahn said. The State of Michigan and Barry County jointly hold the mortgage on the Delton buildings, where collector scale-model trains were manufactured fix about seven years The foreclosure on the building by the two governmental units is subject to the .completion of a "Phase One’ environmental study "after the snow melts." which will reveal whether the site is contaminated. There must be no contamination at the site for the forcckisurc to take place. Basically, the Phase One study is a title search and cursory exploration of the ground itself to sec if there is any evidence of a spill. Rahn said. "It provides some liability to the county." he said. Foreclosure takes about six months, so Rahn is eyeing the proposed Delton incubator as a 1995 project. He envisions the Delton incubator, which would be about one-fourth the size of the Hastings facility, to have a lot of office space available. About 90 percent of the space is leascable. If the Delton incubator concept is implemented, it could generate about $30,000 of revenue each year from rent and heat bills, which would help with administrative and operating costs. Rahn said. Though there is no legal obligation. Rahn has proposed using a portion of that revenue to pay back a Community Development Block Grant from the state that Delton Locomotive Works received in 1986. A few years later, company officials filed Chapter 11 and then bankruptcy. The original block grant was $250,000. A small amount of the principal was paid, but to date the balance is about $270,000 because of the interest that has accrued. Rahn said. In the meantime, after foreclosure on the building, he has proposed seeking a new block grant for $50,000 to pay for repairs to the building. Rahn told commissioners that the county's match probably would be about See INCUBATOR, continue page 3 February cold, snowy, says local observer The coldest day in February in Hastings was recorded on Lhe 10th of tiic month when the thermometer sank to a frigid 19 degrees below zero. But. you know what they say about Michigan weather, "just wait a while, and it will change." As proof, notice Feb. 19, when th« temperature topped out at a balmy. • clcome 60 degrees for a net gain of 79 d* ccs in ten days. The figures come from Dave ’ ciuyre. observer fix the National Weather Service. McIntyre measured the total snowfall to dale in Hastings al 59.6 inches, with snow fall in November listed at 1.7 inches and December. 13.3 inches. Add another 20.2 inches in January and 24.4 in Ixbruary. Do not celebrate the demise of winter just yet. as McIntyre probably would attest. The total snowfall figures are very carefully noted "to date." Bender pitches school finance plan to council by David T. Young Editor State Rep Bob Bender visited the Hastings City Council meeting last Monday night and talked about his support of the school finance reform proposal that will be voted on statewide March 15. Bender said he is aware that the Michigan Municipal League has come out- against the proposal because it will hurt Downtown Development Authority financing and mas provide troubles for revenue sharing funds The lawmaker said that at first he was "lukewarm" to Proposal A. but after careful examination, he believes it will be good for schools and for Michigan The ballot proposal essentially w ill increase the state sales tax from 4 to 6 percent If it is defeated, a backup or statutory plan will go into effect, which will include an increase in state income tax. from 4 6 to 6 percent Bender said his reasons for supporting Pro­ posal A are several 1 The ballot proposal would roll back pro­ perty taxes to six mills, while the statutory one would roll the same tax to 12 mills 2. The ballot plan would cut the state in­ come lax. from 4.6 to 4 4 percent 3 The ballot plan would freeze rather than increase the single business tax The backup plan would increase that tax 4 The ballot plan would cap property assessment increases each year at 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less There is no provision for an assessment cap in the statutory plan Bender said, however, that no matter what happens at the polls March 15. two big things will be accomplished property tax relief for homeowners and a fairer distribution of fun ding to school districts, some of which now spend as little as $3,000 per pupil and some of which spend more than Si0.00(1 per student "The Stale Legislature over the last 20 years has attempted to address this issue and failed." Bender said. He added, however. "There arc still a lot of unanswered questions out there, and we're trying to resolve those. " For example, there is confusion over what is considered homestead property, which would be taxed at six or 12 mills, and non­ homestead. which would be taxed at 24 mills. Also, the State Legislature has passed a bill extending the deadline to file affidavits with lhe state, determining their property to be homestead As soon as Gos John Engler signs it. the deadline will move from March I to May I. He noted that lawmakers recently agreed to increase the real estate transfer lax by threefourths of I percent, rather than from SI 10to $10 per $1,000 or from SI 10 to $20 per $1,000 Council asked several questions of Bender Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the ballot pro­ posal "vitually kills existing and pipeline DDA plans" for community improvements Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said he*s concerned about the loss of revenue sharing, which makes up about one fourth of the city's budget, and unfunded mandate*On revenue sharing. Gray smL "Wc ask the state not to put the cities in the same posi­ tion as the schools were (having to seek millages). I would encourage you not to be supportive of that type of revenue arrangement " The irony. she said, is that now the schtiols will have some guarantee of funding, but cities may not When Bender's talk with the council con­ cluded. Gray quipped. "I think we let you off pretty easy " Bender replied. You did " Moments later. Gray presented the legislator w uh a key to the city �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3. 1994 — Page 3 Hope Twp. to seek grant for new park at Cloverdale Lake Clifford Havey. vice president of operations at Viking accepts a certificate of appreciation from Board of Education President Mark Feidpausch for the donation for the vocationaUindustnal program at Hastings schools Hastings schools receive $6,000 from business/school partnership J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice Students in the Career Technology Department of Hastings High School will benefit from a gift of $6,000 recently given to the school Rex fab and Proline Companies, and the Viking and Tydcn Corporation, members of the Hastings Vocationai/lndustnal Partnership, donated the funds lo purchase specialized laboratory equipment which demonstrates mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic principles to those in manufacturing technology classes at Hastings High School. "The Vocationai/lndustnal Partnership was formed in 1991 by local manufactunng companies interested in furthering the education of students interested in pursuing a career in manufactunng and industry "The partnership works closely with instructors in the Career Technology Department at Hastings A.ea Schools to enrich and supplement offerings with the Department." said President of the Viking Corporation. Tom Groot. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said. These companies have been very supportive in our efforts to restructure our vocational/technical curriculum. They not only spent a lot of time doing that, they are helping provide equipment for use by our students." INCUBATOR cont. from Page 2 $16,000 and the total project would be about $76,000. Two buildings, which originally were part of a lumber yard, arc al the proposed Delton incubator site and Rahn said new roofing shingles are needed on one of the structures All the repain are of a minor nature, he said, including electrical work and installing handicapped accessible rest rooms and new healing units Commissioner Mark Dosier questioned whai bills were pending al lhe Dellon building for the new sewage disposal system that is being completed He said there arc probably penalty fines that have been added to the $10,000 sewer charge during the past two years. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources already has spent 57.600 to clean the interior of the building and dispose of contaminants that were left there in barrels and other containers by the former tenants. Doster also said he had heard concerns about possible major contamination at the site. Rahn and several commissioners commented that the Phase I environmental study will determine if there is contamination Rahn said a part-time staff person from the Hastings JEDC could supervise the operation of the Dellon incubator The now defunct Delton Locomotive Works was founded in 1983 by Robert Schuster, who sold the company to Benton Harbor businessman Leroy Patterson m 1989. Patterson filed for bankruptcy lhe following year, shut down the company and abandoned the buildings Attempts to sell CADILLAC • formerly of Hastings, Daniel J. Keller. 42. of Lily Street. Cadillac passed away Tuesday. March 1. 1994 at his residence Mr. Keller was born on January 26. 1952 in Hastings the son of Wesley and Patricia (Smith) Keller. He was raised in the tvstings area and attended Hastings Schools. Mr Keller was married lo Jean L (Miller) Whitcomb on July 4, 1989 and has lived in Hastings, several yean in Cheboygan and for the past two years in Cadillac He was employed as an automobile mechan­ ic and did wood working in furniture from his home for many years He has been in failing health for the pest five years. Mr. Keller is survived by his wife, Jean; daughter. Jodi Keller, of Cheboygan; step­ daughters. Jeanna Russell of Cadillac, Jayne Nicholas of Cadillac. Rebecca Hoover of Nappanee, Indiana. Shannon Pierceall of Cheboygan, step-son. Scott McCray of Cadil­ lac; nine grandchildren, father and step­ mother. Wesley and Doris Keller of Wayland, sister, Vickie Cook, of Hastings, two brothers. Jack Keller, of White ?igeon. Kenneth Keller of Hastings; paternal grandmother. Helen Bryans of Hastings. Preceding him in death were his mother Patricia in 1979 and a brother, Terry in 1955 Funeral services will be held Friday. March 4. 1994 at I pm at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Robert Carpenter officiating. Bunal in Hastings Township Cemetery. Memonal contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Barry Communtiy Hospice the structures haw been unsuccessful The equipment and rights to manufacture the highly-detailed G-gauge. 1/24 scale Delton Locomotive trains were purchased by Clarence Slaughter of Power Manufacturing Co. in Caledonia. He formed a new company called Caledonia Express to produce the tiny trains. Caledonia Express was one of the first tenants to occupy part of the Hastings Industrial Incubator. by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The two-acre Hope Township Park on Cloverdale Lake has been included in Barry County's parks and recreation plan so the township can apply for a Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant to help make improvements Proposed upgrading includes developing a parking area, constructing a concrete plank boat ramp and asphalting the drive "These changes would help improve the safety and maintenance of the boat launch by upgrading the park to handle the increasing recreational boat traffic." according to the action plan m the report given to the Barry County Board of Commissioners The County Board Feb 22 approved amending the county plan to include the Hope Township Park, owned and operated by the township. Inclusion in the county plan is a requirement for DNR funding. The park, located off M-43. already has a boat launch, picnic pavilion and rustic rest rooms. Improvements arc expected to cost about $18,000 and possible funding sources include local funds, donations and a DNR grant. The DNR has a grant program to improve waterfront municipal parks The Barry County/llastings Joint Economic Development Commission has agreed to help prepare the township's grant proposal. "It is in the best interests of the citizens of Barry County to include the upgrading of Hope Township Park in the parks and recreation plan in order to continue to provide recreation opportunities for residents." the board's resolution said. In other business at its meeting last week, the board: • Heard Lawrence Drewyar of 11333 Keller Road complain about not being able to obtain a report from the County Animal Shelter after dogs allegedly killed a "very valuable" horse on his property in December 1992. Drewyar claims the horse was worth $35,000 to $40,000 and he needs lhe report for insurance purposes He said shelter employees came to his property and made out a report about the death, but now he alleges the report can't be found at the shelter office. He also told commissioners that his neighbor’s dogs attacked a "valuable stallion" earlier that same year, but shelter employees told him they were instructed not to come out and make a report. He received $2.000 from his neighbor s insurance for the first horse that died, though he said he had an offer of $8,500 for the horse when it was alive. Hope Township Park on Cloverdale Lake is located between Cloverdale end Guernsey Lake roads "I want full value for the second hone,* be said. "I wish commissioners would look into this I think there's some wrong doing." he □died • Accepted, with regrets, the resignation of Marilyn Ayars. Veterans' Trust agent for the county. • Agreed to allow county employees to hold a bake sale sometime in March to raise funds for County Corporate Olympic Tshirts for county employee participants. County funds cannot be used to buy Corporate Olympic T-shirts. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said, noting that companies in the area buy shirts for their employees who participate. • Agreed, on a trial basis, to rotate County Board committee reports on lhe meeting agenda. Doster suggested the rotation because commissioners whose committees traditionally have been at the end of the agenda list feel time pressure when their reports always have to be given toward the end of lhe meeting. • Approved allowing Barry County Transit to apply for a marketing assistance grant from the state for $6,250 for ne\ .paper, radio promotion and miscellaneous costs of the Holly Trolley promotion during the Christmas season in fiscal year 1994. • Agreed to lease 14 acres of county property north of the Thomapple River, across from Thomapple Manor for farming purposes to Robert Cotant dunng 1994 Count leased lhe land last year for about 5480 Commissioners said they wanted to add a clause in lhe agreement to have access to the property to conduct an archeological study, if needed, for the proposed McKeown Park. • Hiked the fee schedule for the County Mapping Department with custom work increased from $12 per hour to $25 per hour, and county agencies charged $15 per hour, up from $10; and a $20 fee for "plotter time" involving use of a machine that plots rivers, roads, etc. Previously, there was no fee for plotter lime. There is no charge for ln-nouse county usage Aerial photo blueprints (sections) are $3. parcel maps (section) arc $2 and a transparency is $4 • Confirmed two appointments to the Private Industry Council: Kathleen La Victor, representing the county's private sector, and Neil Wilder, representing the county's organized labor Both terms expire Sept. 21. 1994. • Went on record in support of State House Bill 5087. which increases jail inmate reimbursements for Jail stays from $30 to $60 per day "or the actual per diem cost for maintaining the prisoner." The bill also proposes to extend the lime allowed for collection of the reimbursement from six to 18 months. The board plans to send copies of its resolution to local legislators SAVE FRIDAY THROUGHMONDAY! 20% OFF •ALL BOYS' AND GIRLS' SWIMWEAR. •ALL BOYS' & GIRLS' COORDINATES •ALL SPRING OUTERWEAR FOR BOYS AND GIRLS •ALL BOYS' ATHLETIC APPAREL •ALL BOYS' & GIRLS' SLEEPWEAR 25% OFF ALL BOYS' AND GIRLS' SHORTS. SAVE ON ALL THE ORIGINAL ARIZONA JEAN CO. DENIMS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS Regular paces appearing arc o«er.ng prices on<y Sales may or may noi have Peen -nadc at regular prices BARNEY MERCHANDISE ALSO ON SALE - HOURS Friday 10 a m.-8 p.m. Saturday 9 am.-5:30 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.4 p.m. Monday 10 a.m -8 p.m JCPenney o o i n o rs i o h -r- DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3. 1994 Letters The people make it a good place to live To The Editor: What a wonderful evening we had on Feb 24' In company with our friends. Ed and Agnes McPharlm. we went to Central Auditorium to see ■ Fiddier on the Roof It was the first time we had been in the auditorium since the renovation, and it is a show in itself Lynn McConnell and everyone else con­ cerned should be proud and delighted at the success of their endeavor Right at the stroke of seven, the curtains opened and we left Hastings for Anatevka. Russia, in 1905 A few minutes later, the McPharlin s grand­ daughter. Jordan Karas, transformed into Hodel. the dairy man s daughter w as singing •Matchmaker" along with her sisters From there on we were completely caught up in the play, the music and the performances Patti LaJoye. Sally Fullerton and all concerned made the magic work We even enjoyed reading Patti's welcome in the program and the pnnted comments of senior cast members Too soon, it was time to step out into the cold night To my chagrin, a door to my van had been left slightly ajar, lhe dome light stayed lit and the battery was almost dead But the evening still had a good surprise left I went back to the parking lot asked a lady driver if she had a jumper cable and. wonder of-wonders. she did* She had to rummage through a loaded luggage compartment, but there it was. boctom-of-the-pile She drove around, lined up with my car and in no tune I was up and running I was too engrossed in getting started to ask her name, but I ho|« she reads this and knows how grateful we are Old friends from Detroit and Chicago ask us why we choose to live, winter and summer, on our farm near Hastings It’s the people, friends, it's the people Kensingcr and Alice Jones Hastings The animal shelter probe must continue To The Editor: After reading Julie Mitchell's recent letter tn your newspaper. 1 question whether it was written by her or by John Gates. Her reference to lhe “Mulch" report is used repeatedly in Gates answers to the alle­ gations tn the investigative report compiled by attorney Craig Mutch of lhe law Firm of Miller Canfield, which happens to be a very prestigious and respected firm hired by lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners to conduct the investigation of the county animal shelter Also in the letter purported to be written by Mitchell, she refers io certain members of the County Board as trash' Regardless of how one feels about another individual, the use of such a word. I believe, also is indica­ tive of the character of Gates. I am embarrassed for Gales and sympathize with Mitchell, whom 1 think is being used. You notice that Julie Mitchell, the female, was discharged as animal control officer, yet John Gates remains. Why Barry County would hire a person who used to be a federal criminal investiga­ tor to a position dealing with the public, as it did with Gates, certainly escapes me. One must realize that if you're dealing with crim­ inals. you must possess a good criminal mind to be one step ahead of the criminal. Gates is a smooth talker and he has succeeded in conning Barry County, but in my opinion, the "con" is up. Gates has referred to citizens as “sickos." "crazy kooks” and in the presence of several individuals, he told a woman he hated her "worse than hemorrhoids." Being a human being. I am not adverse to anyone engaging in any type of relationship. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945-9554 However, when it interferes with your job. paid for by taxpayers, we must demand that an investigation be made. 1 am aware that mans citizens will sen ously question Lhe expenditure of large sums for the investigation undertaken by the commissioners. These citizens, however, may not have been subjected to the abuse of John Gates, which 1 think includes neglect of duty, selec­ tive prosecution and slander Many citizens have been retaliated against by Mr Gates because they stood up and fought back We had a very serious problem with ani­ mal control, and 1 can see a 100 percent im­ provement in our area since Gates has been removed as director. We still have problems with a couple of individuals. Until Barry County amends its ordinance to more strongly punish violators, these people will continue At the risk of sounding radical, perhaps after a certain number of continuing viola­ tions. a little jail time would help. This may sound extreme, but it is done in other coun­ ties. and I understand it is very effective' Unfortunately, while Gates was in charge of the animal shelter and carrying on a per­ sonal relationship, he neglected his duties as director of planning and zoning. Many peo­ ple 1 have been in contact with say there are current or impending lawsuits. Barry County citizens should be patient and less critical of the Board of Commissioners for the expenditure of money to investigate charges of misconduct because unless you have been a "victim" of John Gates, you cannot possibly understand We probably will spend less on lhe investigation than we will spend on present and future lawsuits. I own two small businesses in Kalamazix). where I have been a lifelong resident. However. I own two properties in Barry County. I can assure you that conduct such as Gates has exhibited would not have lasted this long in Kalamazoo County. We must understand, however, that the commission must make an extensive investi­ gation to avoid any later lawsuit by Gates, which should not succeed. I assure you that if the commission docs not take appropriate action, there arc many citizens who will seriously question why and will not stand still for inaction. We cannot let our tax dollars be spent lo sustain such conduct. Patricia Willis Delton Editor's Note: Patricia Willis recently was involved in litigation with Gates and the county planning and zoning department The case was referred to Kent County Circuit Court Judge Dennis Kolenda. who ruled in the county's favor. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to ths interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A >vw<on ol J-Ad Graohca me 'Sheltergate1 proves administrative need To The Edit >r: I write ihix letter as a citizen who has a vital interest in the future of Barn Count) My thoughts at this time involve the ad mimstrative actions taken by Barn County Commissioners and the subsequent investiga lion of the animal control shelter Are we again at a junction of county governmental affairs where we must examine the underlying causes of such problems’ Can we not only learn from this costly experience, but better still, take corrective action lo im prove the structure and functioning of county government ’ Please hear me out We elect good, honest and well intended citizens to serve as commissioners These per­ sons. and I have been one of them, arc ex­ pected to represent their constituents and to establish policy within the confines of our constitution and existing statutes We also, through the committee system, ex­ pect them to oversee the execution of much of this policy This unrealistic expectation is often costly and unfair to both the system and the incumbent commissioner The average person elected to formulate policy may have expertise in their area of specialization and I do not make the following observation unkindly, hut may have little or no training, experience or knowledge of the complexities and execution of public ad ministration To carry out such respon­ sibilities successfully now. one must have in­ depth academic 'raining and preferably some experience Many of our counties, cities and other governmental units have recognized the in­ herent madquacies of committee attempts to function as administrators and have employed trained executives For example. Calhoun County has within the past year employed a trained county manager For several years. Calhoun County Commissioners have struggl ed under lhe committee system to build a new jail and court complex The initial costs as way reported to the people, was about $20 million as of today, some $39 million has Take the time with your pet To The Editor: For the millions who have crbnic pain, in one form or another Take the time lo hug. hold or walk with your pet. whether it be a horse, dog. cat. etc Whatever your pleasure is. for during this time, there will be a sense of freedom, which will enhance both your lives Julie L Jarvis Hastings Town losing theater loses its soul To The Editor: Gordon Bennett's editorial in the Feb 18 edition of your paper is sure to become one of the great ”1 told you so's" ol all tune, if developers are allowed to proceed with plans for leveling the block where his famed Strand Theater has stood all these years One comes to expect this son of reckless demolition in a big city. but this is not to be taken as progress, it's usually the result of some kickback or payoff A theater is a sacred place, a place with commumtzs If you allow the destruction of this "antiquated" theater, the soul of the town will be dealt a serious blow Do we need to be reminded of the art. the music and culture that has come into the com mumty through the magic of this little cinema'.’ People across this country arc hungering for more an and soul tn their communities. Sometimes we need to give up a project that seems important to modernization, in the name of preservation, and the need for a memorable place to gather Bringing back the courtyard fountain is indicative of this trend If your DDA. members are wise, they’ll listen more carefully to their former theater owner and showman. David W Miller City of Dallas. Texas Parks and Recreation Dept Public Opinion- Letters been spent and the project is still incomplete Several years ago. our county was involved in a costly settlement involving one of the bargaining units These are examples of well intended, but untrained personnel being in­ volved beyond their capacity The City of Hastings has recently accepted the need for professional management with approval to hire a city manager The need for consolidating many of the overall county administrative responsibilities, except those involving the judicial and elec five offices, was brought to the attention of our county commissioners several years ago All defendants deserve due process To The Editor: I was charged on Feb 2. 1991. w ith OUIL third offense, and being a habitual offender My court appointed attorney objected, say ing the charge of habitual offender wasn’t right This was in front of Judge Richard Shuster But I know n takes big money (which I did not have) for a proper defense Once the Cir cult Judge of Barry County and the pro secutor's office sec that that is the case, they will try any thing for their own political gain, even charge someone unlawfully like they did in my case The proof is in the case of People » Doyle that was decided Jan 18. 1994 in lhe Michigan Court of Appeals It says I hat before Aug 22. 1991. the court cannot do whai the Congress and State Legislatures can­ not do by statute, among other things The court cannot by judicial construction increase the authorized penalty for a crime after the tact I do not condone drinking and driving or anything rise that is against the law But if Judge Shuster and the prosecutor's office violate due process when they arc the ones to first and foremost know the law. the legal system is as corrupt as those outside the law There is no justice any more In the past two years or so. I have logged well over 1.000 hours in the law library and have read a lot of cases that were heard by Judge Shuster, and many many were reversed U.S. Sonata Donald Rlogla, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Mfchlgan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miter, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 453-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Pater Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Fibpublican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ci Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 461-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grave, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phono (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0066. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793 State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representafives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What's your greatest Olympic memory? The 1994 Winter Olympic games in Lillehammer. Norway, closed Sunday after more than two weeks of competition. What do you feel was the most memorable pan of the Olympics? (616) 945-9554 John Jacoba Vco P-toCr’ Fradarw Jrcoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Efrtor? Elaine Gibert aim:*! Eaton NtCk Heftman Barbara Gan Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Miner T L Stenzelbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clashed aOs accepted Mooday trvougn FnOay B a m to 5 30p ti . Saturday B am Noon Scon Ommec Jerry Johnson Dontse Howell Phyflts Bowers Subscription Rates: St3 per year m Barry County S15 per year m adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes tc PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pa»d at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "Tommy Moe and lus winning a gold medal in the downhill skiing." lor going over the guidelines among other things It costs around $25,000 a year to house an inmate, and in my case. I was giving two and one half years more than I should have got. all al lhe cost of the taxpayers It makes me sick to read what some people write in letters to the Banner They say. "Oh. Judge Shuster is doing a great iob " Those people should do some research and follow up on some of the cases that Shuster has had before him. because they really don't know the whole picture A lot of the truth is. it's a money game Judge Shuster's conduct is clearly biased and prejudicial with some defendants and their at­ torneys. especially court appointed ones The attorneys don't say much because they know they will be back in front of Judge Shuster again and the lesser of the two evils is to let it slide, the defendant won't know, and the at­ torney will still get paid the same A judge is personally responsible for his or her own behavior and for the proper conduct and ad­ ministration of the court in which he or she presides All people are entitled to due process of law by the U S Constitution and the State Con­ stitution through the 14th Amendment, in guaranteeing procedural fairness Dean Mesccar Chippewa Temporary Correctional Facility Kincheloe. Mich. Know Your Legislators: 1852 N Broadway Hastngs Ml 49056-0602 bUfvin Jacobs Prasx»ni Stapben Jacoba 'ujjr At the time lhe majority of commissioners felt the existing structure was adequate I believe the time is at hand when we must recognize that ever-changing social conditions result in statutory adjustments These usually cause further complexities in the respon sibthtics of county government Accordingly, we should begin now to ex­ amine the existing structure and practices with the objective in mind of establishing a position encompassing the overall administration of county affairs Emmett E Hcmngton Bellevue “The Tonya Harding "Probably Dan Jansen and Nancy Kerrigan and his winning lhe gold (story) and the controversy medal in the 1.000-meter over the broken speed skating race." shoelace." "I liked the figure skating by Nancy Kemgan and ski jumping." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3. 1994 — Page 5 letters Communication from Congressman Nick Smith Neither school plan is good for farmers 7b lhe Editor: How many, like myself, thought the State Legislature had finally bitten the bullet on property lax and school funding? I was all set to vote "no" on the ballot pro­ posal because I firmly believe the income tax is the fair way to fund education If you make enough to pay, you pay something The sales lax is a regressive lax that impacts those least able to pay However, according to the latest definition of homestead I have received, neither pro­ posal is what many of us thought we were get­ ting. Voters should be aware of the following definitions: Ballot: If the principal residence is located on property classified as agricultural or is ad jacent to property classified as agncultural owned by the owner of the principal residence, homestead property includes all unoccupied property classified as agncultural owned by the owner of the principal residence that is (not leased or rented) by the owner to another person Statutory Homestead includes all unoc­ cupied property classified as agricultural adja cent and contigurxis to the home of the owner that is (not leased or rented) by the owner to another person if the gross receipts of the agncultural operations, if any. exceed the household income of the owner (If the gross receipts of the agricultural or horticultural operations do not exceed the household in­ come of the owner, the homestead includes only five acres adjacent and contiguous to the home of the owner) House Bill 5111 A call to State Rep Bender's office and to the state treasurer's office defines "If the gross receipts of the agricultural or hor­ ticultural operations do not exceed the household income of the owner" as meaning if non-farm income is greater than that of the farm, you qualify only five acres as homestead The rest is taxed at 24 mills under the statutory plan Under the ballot proposal, land rented or leased would get 12 mills In short, after suffering years of artificially low farm prices, often less than cost of pro­ duction. farmers having been forced to take off farm employment to survive, have now had a good percentage of that property lax cut restored This also applies to many retirees who now rent or lease their farms Apparently there is an attempt being made to correct these ine­ quities Everybody should contact their legislators and insist this be done Carl Mcllvain. President. Michigan Farmers Union Hastings 'Sheltergate1 is not amusing To The Editor: It is disgusting that Julie Mitchell has found entertainment from all this with the animal shelter For someone who supposedly loves animals, she has had a “hall-ow" victory and tried to convince the whole county that she’s the victim in this "political war ” It's just remarkable and pathUK that she can find this whole thing entertaining What in the world is entertaining about peoP*e in this county and surrounding counties not wanting to help, or for that matter, not even come visit because they fear their in­ volvement might entangle them somehow ’ What is entertaining about the homeless dogs and cats being killed weekly beause of the reasoning given above. How many animals have been killed beause of this fear9 None of us at lhe Barry County Animal Shelter want to think of the numbers, they were too high long before all this, but to add to the problem is sure not a step in the right direction The animals arc the innocent ones in all this mess, but yet they arc the ones who have suffered the most' People have each other to lean on and get strength from in tunes of trouble and despair The animals have no one if the people are not there! Does any of this sound entertaining to you? Does any of this sound like a woman with a "hall-ow" heart and a "hall-ow" short-term victory Julie Mitchell is not the victim, the animals arc the victims! And lastly, having this whole issue finally ending would be a pleasant dream as far as all of us at the shelter are concerned We are tired of the "shelter bashing" with all the slander, lies and biased reporting. Julie may or may not be the commissioners’ nightmare, but I think she has been the aninals' worst nightmare Ann M Endsley B C Animal Shelter Volunteer School bus change not for the better To The Editor: This year we have a new warning light system on school buses for picking up and dropping off students. This new system was instituted by the state I believe this system is on its way to becom­ ing a deadly disaster Sometimes change is necessary and beneficial and when that change is going to affect something as important as the safety of our children, a great deal of thought and prolonged study should be done before a decision should be made I don't feel that was the case here. With the old warning system, when school bus drivers were going to make a stop, they activated large red flashers located on the front and rear of the bus. approximately 200 feet before the stop was to be made All motorists knew that they had to "stop." there was no indecision. Now we base a new system When a school bus is approaching a stop, the driver activates their lights and on come caution lights, front and rear, about 200 feet before the stop When the bus comes to a "complete" stop. Shelter's move should be reconsidered the drivers open the doors. Only then do the red flashing slop lights come on « This is what the new system has change^' — indecision for the motorists Should they slow down, or try and speed up to pass the bus before the red flashers come on and make them stop? Unfortunately they usually treat it the same as they do a traffic light and try to brat the caution before the red ligh* comes on Now you either have a speeding auto going past you as you arc about to stop, or have stopped by the students waiting to be picked up. or you have a panicked moionsi slamming on the brakes, trying to get this auto slopped, because the motorist was on top of the bus when the red lights came on I hope wc go back to the old and much safer system as soon as possible and if it is felt that change is necessary , hopefully it will come with a great deal more study and effort than went into this one Gene Service . B-DRY SYSTEM^ s\\ Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas & Co. Regulation of the Mutual Fund Industry (Second of a two-part seats) Over the past 50 years, the mutual fund in­ dustry has grown from 68 mutual funds and less than $500 million in assets to more than 4.000 fund wtin more than $1 7 trillion in assets In 1992. mutual funds were the largest buyer of corporate equities, purchasing more than double the amount bought by the next largest purchaser, state and local government retirement funds In addition, mutual funds have invested significantly in tax-exempt bonds, helping supply money to build schools, highways, bridges and more Much of this growth can be attributed to the stringent rules imposed by the Investment Company Act of 1940, which protects in­ dividuals and gives them confidence to invest m mutual funds To continue this high level of investor protection as (he mutual fund in­ dustry grows, the Investment Company In­ stitute (ICI) — the voice of the mutual fund in­ dustry — recently asked the House Subcom­ mittee on Telecommunications and Finance to approve increased funding and additional authority for (he Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which monitors and en­ forces mutual fund regulations Specific recommendations include • Subject all pooled investment vehicles like mutual funds to the full regulations of federal securities laws. • Modernize regulations to accommodate new entrants, such as banks, into the mutual fund industry; • Allow mutual funds to sell shares from a summary prospectus rather than the tradi tional prospectus, which presents key infor­ mation in a more concise easier-io-read format; • Adopt restrictions on tax-exempt money market funds similar to the restrictions that were imposed on taxable money-market funds beginning in 1991; Area BIRTH ANNOUNCMENTS: Pete and Marcia Tuitel Sr are proud to an­ nounce the birth of their daughter. Morgan Brittany, born Feb 4. 1994 at St Mary's Hcspital. weighing 8 lbs .4'6 ozs and 20‘A inches long Morgan is welcomed home by her sister. Ashley. Grandparents are Philip and Mary Cotant and Pete and Mana Tuitel Sr BOY, Bom February 27. 8:40 a.m in Holland. Ml. to Michelle (Melendy) and Christian Lahti, a son: Benjamin Edgeworth Lahti Grandparents are Larry and Mary Mar (ha Melendy of Hastings. Robert and Adrienne Lahti of Maryland, and Jeanne Farrer of Spring Lake, currently teaching in the Gambia. West Africa. CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANTS - 1st Shift - Tired of Sitting on I.Uh pads in Your Basement? . Then You Need... \\ fumnhrdby Crime has become a pervasive part of near ly every American’s life. At one time — not so long ago — crime was something that most Americans rarely thought about When people did worry about crime, they thought first of theft or burglary, not of the stories of rape, murder, mutilation, and kidnapping that fill our new papers As a result, many people feel that they have to lock themselves m their homes, buy guns, install alarms, and take other precautions to be safe It is an understatement to say we need change this trend I've made crime, along with the economy and jobs, a top priority for my first term in Congress Last week. 1 held the first meeting of the Seventh Congressional District Cnmc Ad­ visory Task Force The Task Force is 3 group of judges, police chiefs, county sheriffs, pro­ secutors. prison officials, educators and in­ terested members of the public that I brought together to try to find solutions to the enme problem Congressman Bill McCollum (R Fionda). the ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee and sponsor of the federal crime bill, joined us in Jackson to discuss possible legislation At the meeting. Task Force members discussed several ways to attack crime at its roots They agreed that we need better educa­ tion. especially for younger children A prison warden suggested "mandatory educa­ tion at the elementary school level about the consequences of illegal activity ” One police chief commented. "(We need to) intervene early You can't tell a 16 year old driving a Mercedes with $10,000 in his pocket that dealing drugs is bad ’ ' Others expressed con­ cern about budget cuts in lhe D.A.R.E. pro­ gram (Drug Awareness Resistance Education) which provides funds for police officers to give drug education talks in schools Another area of concern was juvenile justice. In too many caases. the juvenile justice system fails. One Task Force member explained. "Wc do a terrible job of punishing the non-violent, short-term offender We reserve our prison space for violent offenders and fail to deter minor offencers " We must do a better job of reforming these people before they ’re lost to enme Although some disagreed, many members said that gun control was not the answer to crime. "Repeating rifles aren't nearly as bad as repeating criminals." noted one police chief Some Task Force members also warned of possible federal interference in state efforts to fight crime After 14 years in the Michigan legislature. I know' the damage that thoughtless or uniundci,federal programs can cause to state initiatives. The first Task Force meeting turned out to be an excellent beginning Bringing together law enforcement officers to discuss apprehen­ sion, judges to talk about the strengths and weaknesses of the judicial system, county sheriffs and wardens to explain changes in the jail and state prison system, and school per­ sonnel and parents to stress the importance of education gave us an opportunity to examine changes and improvements in many areas That’s what it's going to take Hastings School Bus Driver . Basement Waterproofing To The Editor: I recently went to the Barry County Animal Shelter xnd was informed that they would be moving several miles out of town to the old EBI building (by the 911 dispatch center) It's my feeling that they should just stay within the city limits With all the financial problems and shortage of funds, it seems like a costly venture to completely renovate lhe new building I feel the money would be bet­ ter spent adding on to the present shelter There's already a problem with people not buying their dog licenses, and moving so far out of town probablv will increase that problem Another worry is that since there are many calls witmn the city limits, n will take a longer lime for lhe animal control officers to reach their destinations. n<M to mention added gas costs and more car repairs because of the ex­ tra miles they would have to drive I also think we will start to see more strays in the Hastings area as a result of the shelter's move, because people won’t wan’ to bring their dogs way out there just to drop mem off. especially in the winter when road conditions are bud Finally, and most important to me. is that my friends and I no longer will be able to walk to the shelter to help, visit or just pet the animals like we have done in past years I was just wondering Is the reason they ’re moving so that their workers will have a big­ ger office or desk area9 If so. I find that very selfish because this shelter is for the animals If anything should get larger, n is the cages the dogs have to stay in 24 hours a day When 1 have come m some days. I have seen at least five dogs in one cage Frankiy. I think it is cruel to have that many dogs in one cage at a time I think the county and animal shelter per sonncl should seriously reconsider moving the shelter, perhaps for personal and financial reasons It would be appreciated greatly Shannon Woodard Hastings Fighting crime We currently have part time CNA positions available on first shift for caring individuals. We offer health in­ surance. illness and vacation benefits with a starting wage of $5.88 per hour. CNA Certification required. Please call Thomapple Manor at 945-2407 ext. 445 for an interview. • Enable the United States to negotiate bet­ ter across for U S mutual fund managers seeking to enter foreign markets, and • Require foreign funds distributed in the United Slates to comply with the same in­ vestor protection rules that apply to U.S funds It isn't often that an industry asks for more federal supervision However, members of the mutual fund industry feel lhai added regulations arc needed to continue building the confidence that the mutual fund industry has earned — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close Change AT&T —VI. 527. Ameritech —Vh 407. Anheuser-Busch 497. + '/. Chrysler 56’/. -1’/. Clark Equipment 597> + 1’/. —. CMS Energy 23 Coca Cola 42’/. —’/. Dow Chemical 63’/. —27. —VI. Exxon 647. + VI. Family Dollar 167. Ford 627. -27. 587. Genera: Motors —17. Great Lakes Bancorp 217. + '/. Hastings Mfg. 34 + 7. IBM 53’/. + 7. JCPenney 547. + 7. Johnson & Johnson —1 401/. Kmart 197. + 7. 49=/. Kellogg Company —2 — McDonald's 61 Sears 46’/. -’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19% + ’/. Spartan Motors 187. + 2’/. Upjohn 287. + 7. Gold $378.30 + .60 Silver 5.28 + .08 Dow Jones 3809.23 — 102.43 Volume 300,000,000 Read all the area's social announcements In the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. ■ Safe. Tax-Deferred Interest Acct mi i.ation • 2% First Year Interest Bosls • Safety of Principal Guarantee • Nursing Home Withdrawal • 5% Retirement Bonus • Don’t Mtss Out! Call or Stop By Today Tax-deferred FREEDOM ADVANTAGE Annuity now 7.25% Mid-Mkhigan Insurance Group 301 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings. MI 945-4000 • 800-783-3215 EOE NOTICE HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW Will meet at the Township Hall at 885 River Road, Hastings on Monday, March 14th and Wednesday, March 16th from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. CLASS RATIO MULT Agr. Com. Ind. Res Per 50% 50% 50% 50% 50% 1.0215 1.0000 1.0000 1.0931 1.0000 Richard Thomas Supervisor Hastings Charier Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at any Township meeting, to individuals with disabilities upon five days notice to the Clerk Bonnie L. Cruttenden. Clerk 948-9690 or 945-3291 CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings will convene on March 8th, 9th, and 10th, 1994, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, and from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The board will meet in the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing, correcting, and equalizing the 1994 Assessment Roll. Taxpayers wishing to appeal the value assigned their property mey appeal to the Board of Review in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing tc appear in person, please telephone 945-2468, Ext. 15. for an appointment. Tentative factors for real property assessments in the City of Hastings will be as follows: RATIO: COMMERCIAL................ INDUSTRIAL ________ RESIDENTIAL.................. DEVELOPMENTAL . . . . PERSONA!......................... ............ 50.00 ............ 50.00 ............ 50.00 ............ 50.00 ............ 50.00 FACTOR 1.00 1.00 1.00 1 00 1.00 Sharon Vickery. City Clerk • NOTICE • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP BOARD Of REVIEW The Baltimore Township Board of Review will meet at the Township Hall on Monday, March 14th from 9 A.M. to 12:00 Noon and 1 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Appointments will be given preference to walk ins. Board of review will meet if needed in addition to the date stated. Taxing ratios and multipliers set by the Barry County Equalization Department and the Michigan State Tax Commission are: CLASS: RATIO MULTIPLIER Agriculture Commercial Industrial Residential 51.44 50.00 50.00 47.05 .9720 1.0000 1.0000 1.0627 Shirley Drake, Supervisor 721-9977 or 945-2142 (days) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 3, 1994 Marie (Belsito) Newton______ | Garold E. Mahler STANTON - Garold E. Mahler, 77. of 351 West First Street, Stanton passed away Friday, February 11, 1994 at Gratiot Community Hospital, Alma. He was bom on October 13, 1916 in East Jordon the son of Floyd G. and Fem (Johnson) Mahler. He had been a resident of Stanton since 1980, formerly of Hastings, where he had retired from the Friend of the Court in the Barry County Court System. Mr. Mahler was a Veteran of World War II, having served in the United States Army and was a member of the VFW Post 5065 of Sheridan. Surviving are his wife, lhe former Retha M. Gales whom he married on June 26, 195! at Brighton; one sister-in-law and her husband, Janet and Lyle Butley, of Alma; one brother and sister-in-law, Leo and Doris Gates, of Greenville; several nieces, and nephews; four step-sisters, and one step-brother. He was preceded in death by his father, Floyd Mahler and step-mother. Olive (Or) Mahler. Funeral services were held February 14, 1994 at Stebbins and Simpson Funeral Home, Sunton with the Reverend Rolla Timmons officiating. Interment was in Forest Hill Cemetery, Sunion. SEBASTIAN, FLORIDA - Marie (Belsito) Newton, 67, former!) of Lansing, Hastings and Houghton Lake, passed away Friday, February 25. 1994. She attended Resurrection Catholic Church in Lansing and St. Rose Catholic Church in Hastings Marie worked for the Sute of Michigan as a iegal secretary, retiring in 1991. She was a Lady Doe of lhe Elks of Houghton Lake and enjoyed working with handicapped children. Mrs Newton is survived by her husband, Wayne; daughter, Judi and son-in-law, Alan Dean of Freeport; grandson. Corey; sisters, Catherine (Al) Bozzo of Florida; Sister Helen Belsito of Adrian, Janie (Jim) Alrick of Lans­ ing; brothers, Phil (Doris) Belsito of California and Sam (Jo) Belsito of Lansing; several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 1, 1994 at the Palmer-Bush Lansing Chapel, with Reverend Father William Turner officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemtery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Michigan Elks Major Projects-Handicapped Children. fell'END SERVICES HASTINGS AREA ~' V* ST. ROSE CATHOLiC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 430 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m e*>d 1115 a m . Confessions Saturdjy 4 (XM 30 p.m PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School II 00 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Awana 3 ycar-olds-6th grade. Mondays. 6.30 p.m ; Prayer time Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m.. Teen Center: 7th-l2th grade. Saturdays. 7 00 p.m HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan Hasim?. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. March 6 - 9:30 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided Broad­ cast of 9 30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. 10.30 Refreshments and Fellow ship in the Dining Room. 11 20 Children’s Church, 3 30 Middle BARRY CO. CHURCH OI High Fellowship. 4 30 Confirms CHRIST, 541 N. Michigan Ave . non Class; 5 30 Senkx High Hastings. MI 49058. Sunday Ser­ Fellowship Monday — 7 30 Chris­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ tian Education Committee meeting ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 Wednesday — 7:00 Chancel Choir p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 Choir; 7:00 Planning Conference p.m. Norman Herron. Minuter Committee meeting with Steve Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on Doughty Thursday — 12:00 videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ Lenten Luncheon — First United respondence Course. Methodist Church. 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, Pastor. James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9.45 a.m.. Classes for all ages, 11:00 *.31. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday: 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7: 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting, 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. March 6 • 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10: 45 a.m. Holy Communion; 6:00 Youth Group. Thursday. March 3 — 6:30 Children’s Choir. 7:00 In­ quirers. 8 00 AA Saturday, Mcrch 5 - 9 30 Conf 7. 8:00 NA Mon day. March 7 — 7:00 Stephen Training Tuesday. March I — 7:00 Coogr Council. Wednesday. March 9 - 10 00 Wordwatchers. 6 00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M-79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone *45-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun day morning. 9:45 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00a.m. Morning Woru..p, 7:15 p.m . Youth Fellowship. 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 practice. CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOO, 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church. Sunday School 10:00 a m Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 945-4045 Sunday Services 9 30 a.m.. Bible School. 10:30 a.m . Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for kcanon - 623-3110 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wail Lake Rd. Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8 15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available for all services Bnng the whole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham. Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10:00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 ■ m . Evening Service al 6 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Ftsher. Pasior A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 am HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education. Rob Styberski, Orgamsu Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Banter free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m Sun days — Sunday Church School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m ; Worship 1100 a.m . Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 CHURCH OF THE p.m Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad Exercise and Bible Study. 7:00 way Randall Hartman. Pastor p m Wednesdays: Family Church Sunday Services. 9:45 a m Sunday Night — Children’s Choir 5:15 School Hour; 11.00 a m. Morning p.m . Prepared Light Meal 6:00 Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ p.m.. Bible Study 6:45 p.m.. Ac­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m. tivities for Kids 6:45 p.m . First Services for Adults. Teens and Wednesday of month is Game Children. Night for all ages Thursdays — HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF Bell Choir 6:30 p m Chancel Choir GOD. 1674 West Slate Road, 7:00 pm Thursday. March 3 — Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ Third in series of Community bell, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 Lenten Lunch/Devottons 12:00 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Noon to 1:00 p.m — Monologue Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ on "the Apostle Peter." by Steve vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 Reid, director of Barry County p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 Love. Inc Friday. March 4 — p.m. are: Rainbows or JJ Bible Visually Impaired Persons Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first (V I P s) 9:30 a m Sunday. grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible March 6 — Third Sunday of Lent (^uz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries Monday, March 7 — Church work or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). bee 6:30 to 8:30 p.m Tuesday. Adult Bible Study - No age limits. March 8 — Hi-Nooners Pot luck/Prog ram 12 00 noon WELCOME CORNERS Wednesday. March 9 — Prayer UNITED METHODIST Group II 30 am. UM Women CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Luncheon. Program 12 00 mxin Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Car! Thursday. March 10 — Fourth in Litchfield Phone (Woodland) senes of Community Lenten Lun367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. che/Devotions 12:00 Noon to I 00 945-5974 Worship Services - p.m — Monologue on "Judas.” by Sunday. 9:00 a.m and II :00 a m . Steve Youngs. Principal of St Rose Sunday School. 9:45 am. 4-H School Saturday. March 12 — meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m lo 8:00 Church work bee 8.30 to 11 30 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. am. Sunday. March 13 — One 5 15 p.m. al Delores Gaspers. 801 Grat Hour of Sharing SUPPORT Barber Rd.. Hastings Men’s GROUPS — Narcotics Anonymous Breakfast will be meeting the third 12:00 Noon Mots lay. Wednesday Saturday of each month until tar­ and Friday, and 8:00 p m dier notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p m at 945 5365 Wednesdays. CoDependents Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursdays, WOODGROVE BRETHREN and 9 00 a m Saturday » CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8 00 p.m the youths meet at the church, bring a sack lunch The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN, FA Hastings an-i Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEX FAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ’’Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday ,4pm P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number a 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday services arc Sabbaih School at 9:20 a m (for all ages) and Worship Service al 11 00 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 p m The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays. 9:00-12'00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only dunng above hours If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m - Bible Classes ■ for all ages. 10 40 a m • Morning Worship. 6 p m • Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p m - Bible Study. and youth groups v_____________ _ _______________ _ ___ > C. Maurine VaHouten Merle W. Trask Vorce L. Cook HAS! INGS - C. Maurine VanHouten, 88 of 111 West Marshall Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday, February 27, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. VanHouten was bom on July 10, 1905 in Elmira, Michigan lhe daughter of Charles and Ena (Moore) Weaver. She was raised in Elmira before moving to Hastings tn 1921. She attended Elmira and Hastings Schools graduating in 1923 from Hastings High School, then went on to attend Western Michigan College in Kalamazoo. She was married to George E. VanHouten on June 26, 1926. They lived in Grand Rapids for several years before returning to Hastings in 1936. Mrs. VanHouien was a homemaker. She was a member of First United Methodist Church and Circle of the Church, Pennock Hospital Guild, and Hastings City Bank Hori­ LAKE ODESSA - Merle W Trask. 81. of Saubee Rd. Lake Odessa passed away Friday, Febuary 25, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom April 28, 1912 in Charlotte the son of Guy and Kiltie (Mount) Trask. He attended Charlotte schools and mamed Bernice Yager December 16. 1935 in Charlotte. He was a self employed mechanic for 30 years and ran the Sunfield Fix It Shop. He was a member of lhe Sunfield Fire Department Surviving are his wife Bernice; two sons. Edward (Marlene) Trask of Lansing; Larry (Nancy) Trask of Vermontville; one daughter, Mrs. Marshall (Tish) Wondergem of Lake Odessa; six grandchildren; one step grandchild. One brother, Edward preceded him in death. Funeral Services were held Monday Febuary 28,1994 at Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odes­ sa with lhe Reverend Kevin Cherry officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Sunfield United Brethren Church Building Fund or the Lakewood Community Ambu’ance. ROYAL OAK - Vorce L. Cook. 85. of Royal Oak passed away Monday, February 21. 1994 in Royal Oak. He was born March 28,1908 in Tennesee the son of G.W. and Lena (Young) Cook. He attended school in Kentucky and was a retired guard for Hughes Aircraft in California Surviving are one sister, Lillian Reynolds of Royal Oak; one son, Wendall Cook and one daughter, Glenda Cook both of California. Funeral services were held Wednesday, February 23,1994 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial in Woodland Memorial Park. zon Club. Mrs. VanHouten is survived by two daught­ ers and husbands, Dolores and Tom Feldpausch of Albion, Linda and Wendall Hyde of Mason; four grandchildren; four great­ grandchildren; sister, Donna Cheney of Naples, Florida; one nephew. Preceding her in death was her husband, George on June 12, 1978. Funeral services were held on Wednesday, March 2, 1994 at Wren Funeral home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial at Oakridge Cemetery in Marshall. Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, American Heart Association or charity of one’s choice. Gerald H. Tischer LAKE ODESSA - Gerald H. Tischer, 84. of West Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa, passed away Monday, February 28, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom April 20, 1909 in Elmdale, the son of Garc and Sarah (Wieland) Tischer. He attended Star and Cheney schools and was married to Fem Smith on January 16,1932 in Lansing. Mr. Tischer lived and fanned in the Lake Odessa area most of his life. He was also employed at General Motors Fisher Body in Lansing for 14 years, also at the Hastings Ice and Fuel Company, the Stidham Gravel Company and was a bus driver for the Lakew­ ood Public Schools for 22 years. He faithfully attended and was active in the Lake Odessa Grace Bretheren Church. He was a stock car enthusiast. Mr. Tischer is survived by his wife, Fere; three daughters and one son, Janet and Joseph Okrei of Gaylord, Linda and Arnold Erb of Lake Odessa, Ann Marie and Paul Karrar of Lake Odessa and Corwin and Kay Tischer of Lake Odessa; 27 grandchildren, 24 great­ grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; two brothers, Kentafi and Irene Tischer of Grand Ledge, Hoflit tad Josephine Tischer of Drummond Island; one sister, Katherine Phelps of Lansing. He was preceded in death by one son. Cameron. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 3, 1994 at 1:00p.m., at Koops Funeral Home in Lake Odessa, with Reverend Gary Austin officiating. Burial will be at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. Lainna M. Rockhill HASTINGS - Lavona M. Rockhill of 2940 Hammond Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 1994 at Pennock Hosptial. Mrs. Rockhill was bom on March 15, 1911 at Maple Grove of Barry County, the daughter of Floyd and Edith (Morganthaler) Kinney. She was raised in the Nashville area, and attended schools there. Then moved to Hast­ ings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1929. She has lived at her present address on Hammond Road for nearly 20 years. Mrs. Rockhill was married to Lyle W. Rock­ hill on November 26, 1930, he preceded her in death on March 17, 1984. She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 22 years and did lhe bookk­ eeping for the former Rockhill-Kinney Sinclair Service Station in Hastings for many years. Mrs. Rockhill was a member of Hastings American Legion Auxiliary. She is survived by sister, Leona Howe of Hastings; sister, Layonatine Schmidt of Glyndon, Maryland; brother, Loyal “Bill" Kinney of Hastings; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband: Lyle; sister, Ladora Tolles; and brother. Lyle Kinney. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 26, 1994 at lhe Wren Funeral Home with lhe Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of one’s choice. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii.945-9554 |JohnJ. McMillen| Mr. John J. McMillen (age 94), born Febru­ ary 15, 1900 in Alcona County, Michigan, passed away Friday, February 18, 1994 at Tendercare in Hastings where he has resided for the past five years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geral­ dine in 1966 and a daughter, Gery-Lou Neuman in 1982. Surviving are his children, Johanna and Elliott VanAsperen of Kentwood, Harry and Marilyn McMillen of Swartz Creek, and Jack Neuman of Bay City. 12 granchildren. Debi, Chen, Terri, Lori (VanAsperen); Mark, Greg, Mickey, Brian, Jill (McMillen); Venus, Jackie, Randy (Neuman); and their families. 13 great grandchildren, Nikki, Jennifer, Sara, Eric, Joie, Jason, Samatha, Justin, Becky, Matthew, Kyle, Venus II, Andrew; and one great great grand­ son, Skyler. Funeral srvices were held al Stroo Funeral Home in Cutlerville and Forshee’s Funeral Home in Hale. Interment will be m Curtis Township Cemetery in Curtisville, Michigan. The family may be contacted regarding memorial contributions. John James McMillen never met a person he didn't like and everyone loved him. Brenda S. Carter LAKE ODESSA - Brenda S. Carter, 34, of 3253 West Clarksville Road passed away Tuesday, February 22, 1994 at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. She was born February 28,1959 in Hastings lhe daughter of Larry and Barbara (McCaul) Dye. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1977 and married Marty Carter, April 15. 1978. She was employed in Day Care. She was a member of lhe Lakewood United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband Marty; three sons Joshua, Travis and Brady; one daughter, Jennie; her parents, Larry and Barbara Dye of Lake Odessa; four sisters, Mrs. Cathy Casarez of Hastings. Sally Strimback of Lake Odessa, Karen Curry of Lake Odessa. Rachelle Dye of Lake Odessa; brother-in-law and family, Kelley and Pam Carter and Chris of Clarksvil­ le; two sisters-in-law, Kim and Brian VanNest and family of Sunfield, and Gina and Eric Meyers of Lake Odessa; Parents in-law, Merval and Paula Carter of Lake Odessa; grandparents Wilbur and Margaret Dye of Lake Odessa; grandparents in-law Paul and Freda Desgrangcs of Lake Odessa; Morris and Cecile Carter of Clarksville; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 26, 1994 at lhe Lake wood United Method­ ist Church with Reverend Ward Pierce Offi­ ciating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. A Trust fund has been established at the Lake Odessa Union Bank for Brenda’s children or a memorial contribution may be made to the Leukemia Foundation. Envelopes are available at lhe Funeral Chapel. Arrangments were made by Koops Funeral Chaple in Lake Odessa. Mabel V. Thompson Jean E. Fimtie HASTINGS - Jean E. Finnic, 91 of Hastings passed away Monday February 28, 1994 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Mrs. Finnic was bom February 27. 1903 at May wood, Illinois the daughter of Joseph and Annie (Munro) McKnight She came to Hast­ ings in 1906 and attended Hastings Schools graduating in 1921 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Ward-Belmont Women’s College in Nashville, Tennesee, lhe University of Wisconsin and Graduated from Ypsilanti Teachers College. Mrs. Finnic taught school for one year. She married Dr. Raymond G. Finnic on January 1, 1927. They lived in the Woodland area for several years before returning to Hast­ ings in 1935. Mrs. Finnic was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and Church Circle, Pennock Hospital Guild, and Hastings Country Club. She was an avid golfer, bowler and bridge player. Mrs. Finnic is survived by daughter and husband, JoAnne and Ralph Tatum of Danvil­ le, California, daughter and husband, Barbara and Robert VanderWerf of Glenview, Illinois, daughter and husband, Linda and Paul Peterson of Delton; 14 grandchildren; eight great­ grandchildren; daughter-in-law, Joan Finnic of Hastings; sister-in-law, Robbie Todd of San Antonio, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband. Dr. Raymond G. Finnic on December 21,1978; son. Doctor Gordon Finnic on July 15, 1970; and brother William McKnight. Memorial services will be held 5:00 P.M. Thursday, March 3, 1994 al Hastings First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by lhe Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. |_______Mary Lou Terpening t LACEY - Mary Lou Terpcning, 54, of Lacey, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 1994 at home after a lengthy illness. She was bom on July 18,1939 in Athens, the daughter of Anton and Rosemond (Haff) Burgardt. She was married to George D. Terpcning June 13, 1954. He preceded her in death July 22. 1990. She was a home health aide and was also employed by Thomapple Manor for 10 years retiring in 1991. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren and traveling. Mrs. Terpcning is survived by daughter, Bobbie Cole of Dowling; sons, Jim Terpcning of Battle Creek, R. Joe Terpening of Dowling, Robin Terpening of Bellevue, William Terpen­ ing of Lacey, and Tim Terpening of Lacey; nine grandchildren; twin sister Betty J. Wilson of Bellevue; and sisters, Judy Letts of Union City, Martha A. Morse of Battle Creek. Joan Roush of Lacey. She was preceded in death by son, R. Jay Terpening on November 11, 1978; half brother Duane Burgardt in 1967. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 26, 1994 at Royal Funeral Home with Reverend Larry Fulton officiating. Burial at Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Bedford Bible Church or Good Samaritan Hospice Care FREEPORT - Mabel V. Thompson, 92 of 13246 South Hastings Road, Freeport passed away Tuesday, February 22, 1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She was born October 10, 1902 in Campbell Township the daughter of Wesley and Lizzie (Roudabush) Blough. She graduated from Freeport High School in 1920 and attended State Normal in Kalamazoo. She married Floyd Thompson June 23,1923. He preceded her in death December 12, 1987. She lived and fanned in the Freeport area all of her life and taught school at Logan and Jennings Schools. She was the oldest member of lhe Hope Church of the Brethren. She was a Church Chorister and Sunday School Teacher for many years. She was a member of lhe Alto Garden Club and Pleasant Valley Farm Bureau. Surviving are one son, Kenneth (Charleen) Thompson of Freeport; three daughters, Mrs. Donald (Evelyn) Walton of St. Johns, Mrs. Raymond (Margorie) Wieland of Hastings, Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Walton of Kalamazoo; 13 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; three sisters, Erma Yoder of Clarksville, Lillian Skedgell of Scotts, Minnie Skedgcll of Grand Rapids. She was preceded in death by one great granddaughter Natalie Brouwer; one brother, Wesley Blough Jr.; one sister, Irene McCarthy. Funeral Services were held Friday, February 23, 1994 at lhe Hope Church of Brethren in Freeport with Reverend LeRoy Griffin officiat­ ing. Burial in Bowne Mennonite Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. I DewaneJ. Englerth | SHELBYVILLE and Hastings - Dewane J. Englerth, 72 of Shelbyville and Hastings, passed away Wednesday, February 23, 1994 at East Pasco Medical Center in Flordia. He was bom on May 9, 1921 al Kennan, Wisconsin the son of Joseph and Grace (Heacock) Englerth. He was raised in North Dakota where he attended school, and later moved to Hastings in 1939. Mr. Englerth was a Veteran of World War IL serving in the U.S. Army from October 1942, until his discharge in December 1945. He was married to Marjorie L. Reynolds on April 11, 1946. Mr. Englerth was employed at Fisher Body­ General Motors in Kalamazoo for 18 and a half years, retiring from there in 1984. He had previously worked for the Barry County Road Commission and the Rich Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek. He was a member of Martin Michigan United Methodist Church, former member of Quimby United Methodist Church, member of U.A.W. and lhe D.A.V., board of directors, ValleyDale Estates in Zephyrhills, Flordia. Mr. Englerth is survived by his wife, Marjor­ ie; son and wife. Gene and Penny Englerth of Webberville; daughter and husband, Ann and Steve Miller of Jackson; three granddaughters and three step granddaughters; brother and wife. Delbert and May Englerth of Vermontvil­ le; sister and husband, Donna and Donald Kosbar of Hastings. Services were held Sunday, February 27, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with lhe Reverend David Cheyne officiating. Burial at Hastings Township Cemetery. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to The Dewane J. Englerth Memorial Fund. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Wood-Upright exchange vows Cindy Wood of Hastings and Jim Upright of Charlotte were married August 21. 1993 at Lawrence Avenue United Methodist Church. Charlotte. They were attended by matron of honor and friend of the bride. Lisa Blocher and bridesmaid and friend of the bride. Kathy Klonowski; bestman and brother of the groom. Scott Upright and cousin and friend of the groom, Larry Upright. Flower girl was cousin of the bride. Cara Ann Rummins The couple honeymooned in Nashville. Tn and now reside in Potterville. Ml She is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School. He is a 1988 graduate of Charlotte High School and a 1993 graduate of Saginaw Valley State University. The bride is the daughter of Archie and Christine Wood of Hastings. The groom is the son of Paul and Sharon Upright of Charlotte Woodland NEWS ... by Catherine Lucas Vem Newton was taken back to Butter worth Hospital by ambulance Sunday because of an irregular heart beat The District I l-C-1 Lions Club held a zone meeting at the Woodland Lions Club last week Five of six different clubs were represented by the 32 Lions at the meeting Dinner was served by the Woodland Towne house Zone 1 chairman Mike Poteet conducted the meeting District Lt. Gov Russel Kormcen from Middleville and Region chairman Dale Buskirk as well as past District Governor Jeff Van Aman of Hastings were honored guests Each club represented reported on their progress toward the "Sight First” project of Lions International. Lakewood Community Ambulance person­ nel and auxiliary members staged practical tests for the graduating class of ambulance first responders last week All the fire engines and ambulances were parked outside and the inside of the fire station was filled w ith cars, trucks and other vehicles with psuedo accident victims inside each to be "rescued" and "treated ." Students taking the test were Thomas Stockwell. Robert McMurray Jr.. Trevor Slater. Cheryl Ketchum, Sherry Karrar. Chad Jones. Larry Van Putten II and Ramball Eaton Previous class graduates, all ambulance personnel, and people from all cooperating area fire departments came and helped as vic­ tims or mterferring bystanders. Each class member had to pass each test and all will receive certificates lo apply for a slate license March 1. The Lakewood Community Ambulance dinner that was postponed from Feb 13 because of frozen drain pipes was held Feb. 27 a« Cunninghams’ Acre. Both Viola and Dean Cunningham were at the dinner, looking fit and well after being confined to their home by illness most of the winter. Swiss steak and ham were the iw<> meals on this month s menu More than 200 people were served and 42 cam -out dinners were delivered by ambulance personnel and volunteers The next ambulance dinner will be turkey and Swedish balls on Sunday. March 13 These ambulance benefit dinners are usually held on the second Sunday of each month at Cunninghams' Acre west of Lake Odessa on M-50 The dinners begin al noon and continue until 3 p.m The charge for adults is S6 A "Youth Mania' weekend for junior and senior high students was planned at Lakewood United Methodist Church this past weekend It started Friday al I p.m . as it was a school holiday During the afternoon, the Rev Ben Ridder came and spoke to the 21 youths attending the rally They went to the bowling alleys and bowled, had a spaghetti supper, enjoyed a mock rodeo, as the theme for the weekend was western, were taught some Country Line Dancing by Steve and Mary Pierson, and en­ joyed a concert by the Watchband from Grand Rapids, though very few others were able to come to the concert, which was planned to be public The weather was horrible, with snow flying most of lhe afternoon and drifts piling up quickly; so the event broke up Friday evening after the concert rather than continue through the night and all day Saturday Parents were glad to come get their y ouths home before the very cold nights that followed The World Day of Prayer Service, spon­ sored and prepared by the National Associa­ tion of Evangelicals, will be held Friday. March 4. at Woodland United Methodist Church at 10 a.m. Ladies from at least six area churches will participate. Refreshments will be served after the service The second of the combined Lakewood Ministerial Association Lenten services was held at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday evening. The crowd was large and Hastings student earns place on President's List Paul Buchanan, a 1993 graduate of Hasting High School, has been named to lhe President's List at Columbus College of Art and Design. The son of Al and Gloria Buchanan of Hastings, Buchanan's major area of study is in illustration. To be eligible to be on the President's List, a student must achieve a 3.50 grade point average. Buchanan l^s a 3.75 gpa. Paul Buchanan Leinaars to observe 50 years together Boyd and Billie Lamaar will celebrate their 50th anniversary Saturday. March 12. 1994 with an open house from 2 to 4 p.m. at Hope Township Hall on M-43. Hastings. Mich. The couple was married March 10. 1944 in Hastings. Mich The Leinaar's have six children, Richard Leinaar, Dan and "Marilyn" Middleton. David and Loy Leinaar. Joyce Leinaar. Pete and Rhonda Leinaar. and John and Barb Leinaar. Friends and family are all invited to their Royal-White to wed in '95 Mr. and Mrs. Bruce RoyS of Nashville would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Tina Royal, to Noel White. Tina is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School. Noel is lhe son of Sharon and Blanc White of Vermontville. Noel is a 1990 graduate of Maple Valley and a 1992 graduate of ITT College in Fort Wayne. IN. A March 1995 wedding is being planned MARRIAGE LICENSES Michael Jack Kelley. Hastings and Debra Sue Demond. Hastings Mark William Englerth. Wayland and Janet Alene Scmcrad. Hastings Clark-Perry exchange vows Jill Clark and Lawrence Perry were united in marriage on Sept. 25. 1993 at the First Presbyterian Church of Hastings. The parents of the bride and groom are Dr. Richard and Beverly Clark and One and Lin­ da Perry. Maid of honor was Susan Clark. Bridesmaids were Cynthia Langford and Cassandra Benner Flowergirl was Sharli Clat> Bestman was Micheal S 'apley. Groosmen were Brian Hulst and Chris Palmer. Ring bearer was Jordan Parks. Ushers were Robb Huebner. Scott Clark and Greg Clark Following a honeymoon in Florida, the couple resides in Hastings. Middle School students have "positive party" Every nine weeks the students at Hastings Middle School who get good grades, and get their homework done are invited to a 'positive party.' This time it was at Hastings Bowl, where sixth graders (left to right) Nicole Hesterty. Angie Miller and Jenelte Nichols seem to be having a fine time. Ready, set, ROLL; Myrtle Allen to turn 90 The scores on the overhead displays at Hastings Bowl read from 7 to 30 on the third frame of bowling for the Hastings Middle School students who were having a 'positive party.' Andy Soya's score is unknown, but his form looks good Myrtle Allen will turn 90 years old on March 8. 1994 She is in good health and en­ joys playing cards at the Valentine Center, playing bingo and spending time with friends and family. Myrtle lives at the Bedford Manor Apart­ ments and would enjoy receiving cards from families and well wishers. Her address is. 100 S Bedford Rd.. Aprt 518. Battle Creek. Mi 49017 A family dinner was held previously at the Waterfront Seafood Co in honor of her birthday Father Tom Buftord of St. Edward's Catholic Church spoke at the second 1994 combined Lenten service at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday evening. many churches from the area were represented. Marge Raingh played a prelude on the church's new organ before the Rev Carl Lit­ chfield welcomed the congregation The Rev. Keith McIver gave an invocation prayer Elnora Sayer sang "The Warrior Is A Child." the Rev Ben Herring gave a com­ munity prayer and the Rev. Carl Litchfield sang “O Love That Wilt Not Let Me Go ." Before he delivered the message. Father Tom Bufford of St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa said he was “the new kid on the block." as he came to this area in September, and that he was glad to be able to get out in the community and meet everyone The benediction was given by the Rev George Speas. A lavish spread was offered by the church members to their guests after the service and everyone enjoyed food and fellowship The next combined Lenten service will be at St. Edward's Catholic Church in Lake Odessa Sunday. March 6. at 7 p.m. The Rev. Ward Pierce will speak. Several area people are planning some benefits for Marilyn Adgate. co-owner and manager of Adgate's Fun House in Lake Odessa, to help with her large medical ex­ penses. Marilyn lives in Woodland. She had brain surgery and much more care and treat­ ment is expected to be necessary in the next few' months. Kelly Schray. who is now managing lhe popular eating and visiting spot, is helping organize the efforts of Nancy Stowell. Susie Cooley. Mane Pickens and Bonnie McLeod. Cannisters, fliers and posters will be out soon and a large community dinner is being planned for Friday. March 25. The dinner will be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church. The menu is planned to be ham. donated by Carl's Food Store in Lake Odessa, with scalloped or au gratin potatoes, salad, vegetable, rolls, beverage and homemade dessert. A free-will offering will be taken at the dinner. The Women of Zion Lutheran Church arc planning a Lenten tea for the evening of Mon day. March 14, in the fireside lounge of their church. The event will begin at 7 p.m. Ellen Dunsmore will be the speaker and her subject will be her "Precious Moments" col­ lection. She will tell about the creator and origin of these collectibles, and show many of hers. All ladies who are interested in this pro­ gram are encouraged to attend. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING SUNSET CHANNEL WEED ERADICATION AND CONTROL SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants by dredging the Sunset Channel portion of Bristol Lake (the "Improvements") from record owners of land constituting more than 50% of the total land area in the proposed special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and. pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefited by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Those parcels in the Sunset Shores and Sunset Shores No. 2 which abut Sunset Channel, more particularly described as follows: Lots 13 through 16, inclusive, of the Plat of Sunset Shores, as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 20, in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and Lots 69 through 86. inclusive, of the Plat of Sunset Shores No. 2. as recorded in Liber 5 of Plats, Page 39. in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds. TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown will hold a public hearing on Wednesday. March 9. 1994, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., at the Township Hall/FIre Station. 13555 M-37, Battle Creek, Michigan, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improvements. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown June Doster, Clerk Dated: February 9. 1994 Township of Johnstown �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3, 1994 of the parents or caretakers lo monitor the T V. Too many people use it as an electronic baby sitter They don't care what their kids are looking at as long as if keeps them occupied Soon wc will have 400 channels to choose from What a nightmare this could be' Please, parents - you wouldn't let your children cat garbage, why let them put it in their heads’ Ann Landers Bed wetting help Dear Ann lumders: My husband is 32. and he sail has a problem with bed wetting It happens fairly infrequently bui often enough that 1 am constantly wondering if 1 will get to sleep the entire night in a dry bed My husband comes from a family of six boys, and I learned early in our marriage that at least two of his brothers have the same problem Do you have any idea about what could be causing this? Is there anything I can do to stop it from happening7 1 haven't discussed it with my husband because it embarrasses him. and I don't know how to approach it I know he would never discuss it with a doctor Please help Iowa Reader Dear Reader: Your 32-year-old husband wets the bed. and you haven't discussed it with him because he mighi be embarrassed’’ Whs; on earth are you waiting for. woman? The jobnstown Flood7 This man needs help - and so do his brothers. Do the whole family a favor, and write to the American Enuresis Foundation.' for help. Send a long, self-addressed, stamped (52 cents) envelope to The American Enuresis Foundation. P.O Box 54556. Tulsa. Okla 74155-0556 For a grown man to get up in a wet bed must be embarrassing to say the least. I'm sure he would love to get over this, and he needs your help Blueprint for better guests Poetry books in production at Pleasantview Fourth and fifth grade students at Pleasantview are busy working at computers entering the poems they are writing for their reading class. They wnte. edit, proof read and enter their poetry for assembling into a book. Copies will be in their classrooms, and in the Pleasantview library Cathy Dunn (back left) and Brenda Morgan. Chapter One instr jdional aides help Rebecca Woodmansee and Mary Arm Traister with their entries. The Reading Recovery leader is Mary Vliek PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The Prairieville Township Board of Review will meet at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Ml on March 8 to review the assessment roll. The Board of Review will meet with the public on Mon­ day, March 14 and Wednesday March 23 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Also on Thursday, March 24 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and as many additional days as necessary. For your convenience the board would prefer that you schedule appoint­ ments by calling 623-2664. The equalization ratio and multipliers by classification are as follows: Agricultural Commercial Industrial Residential Developmental RATIO MULTIPLIER 48.94% 50.0% 50.0% 45.62% 48.49% 1.0217 1.00 1.00 1.0960 1.0311 Lloyd Goyings Supervisor — NOTICE BOARD OF REVIEW The Board of Review will meet on MARCH 8. 1994, In the office of the Supervisor at Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2462 Heath Rd., Hastings to organize and review the Assessment Roll. PUBLIC MEETINGS to hear Assessment APPEALS will be help at the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP HALL. 2461 Heath Rd.. Hastings on: MARCH 14, 1994 MARCH 15. 1994 9 AM till Noon 9 AM till Noon 1 PM till 4 PM 1 PM till 4 PM Also, any other days deemed necessary to equalize the Assessment Roll. PROPERTY ASSESSMENT RATIOS & FACTORS FOR 1994 MULITPLIER RATIO CLASS 1.0579 47.27 Agriculture 1 0000 50.00 Commercial 1.0000 50.00 Industrial .9858 50.72 Residential —0— -0Developmental —0— -0Personal The above ratios and multipliers do not mean that every parcel will receive the same. It you have purchased property it will be assessed at 50% of market value. If you have Improved your property such as ad­ ditions. new buildings, driveways, etc., this will also reflect in the value of your property. Upon request of any person who is assessed on said roll, or his agent, and upon sufficient cause being shown, the Board of Review will cor­ rect the assessment of such property as will, in their judgement, make the valuation thereof relatively just and equal Robert M Edwards. Supervisor RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058-9725 Phone: (616) 948-2194 Dear Ann lenders: 1 just got off the phone with my new sister-in-law after a battle of wits over a visit she proposed to make “Celeste" and her retired husband have come across lhe country four times tn the past year to visit us. and I've had enough I told her the only time she will be a guest in this home again is when 1 invite her and for just as long as 1 ask her to stay If you print the following list of reasons why a person would be labeled a poor house guest. Celeste might wise up about why she and her husband aren't being encouraged to visit: 1.Nobody invited you. You invited yourself. 2. Your visits last more than three days 3. You assume that you are "no trouble" because you are family 4 You do not ask about the normal waking and retiring times of the household and strictly adhere to those hours 5. You believe that togetherness entitles you to ask questions that are none of your business. 6. You gossip about other family members you have visited, which leads me to believe you will surely gossip about us. 7. You ignore the everyday household chores that have to be done by your hosts, never offering to help. 8. You permit your host to pick up the tab for all meals eaten outside the home. 9. You smoke in your host's home and car 10. You bring animals. I am not a bashful person I enforced the noammals and no-smoking issues at the front door the first time they came to sec us. The other issues are a little harder to deal with since they seem to be character defects How do you teach thoughtfulness and con­ sideration to two 65-year-old boors? I believe that if people see themselves tn one or more of these complaints, they should resolve to work at being better guests. Fed Up in New Orleans Dear Fed: Beautiful. 1 love the way you laid it on the line. I hope others will gain courage from your blueprint and do likewise. Tribute to kids Lum. Ore ." who shared her daughter's thank-you letter It inspired me to wnte one to our children Dear Kids: Now that you arc grown, are established in your careers and have families of your own. wc want to tell you how much you mean to us and how much wc enjoy being your parents You never gave us a moment of concern because we knew wc could trust you to make good decisions We were far from perfect as parents (including the terrible home haircuts), but you lived within the rules of our household We did lhe best job wc could with the ex­ perience and training we had. and you all turned out better than wc had any right to hope Thanks for being our kids St. Paul. Minn. Dear St. Paul: What a generous and loving letter you have written I'll bet they frame it Where were parents? Dear Ann Landers: I have never written to you before, but your response to “Angry Mother" regarding the little boy in Ohio who set his house on fire after watching “Beavis and Butt-head" made me furious You asked the question. “Isn't anyone monitoring the programs that children might see?" My question to you is where was the child's mother when he was watching “Beavis and Butt-head"? And where was she when he got ahold of the lighter7 Why wasn't she there to tell him that fire is dangerous ’ And why on earth did she allow him to watch MTV in the first place ’ It is definitely not for young children l*m sick and tired of groups and organiza­ tions that try to get shows off the air because they don't want their kids to see them. Why don't they just tum off the TV’’ Personally. I happen to hate “Beavis and Butt-head." and I don't watch it. I’ll give you my name if you have any questions, but please don't print it. Just sign me - Working Writer in Culver Chy, Calif. Dear Writer: It is indeed lhe responsibility Dear Ann lenders; I was touched by the message from “Feeling Wonderful in West f K LEGAL NOTICES: State of Michigan Proboto Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE INDEPENDENT PROBATE Filo No 94-21328-IE Estato of WilI tom Paul Usolton. docoosod a/k/a/ W Paul Usolton. Social Security No. 375-36-4288 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in tho estate may bo barred or of fected by the following: The decedent. whoso last known address was 6575 Noffke. Caledonia. Michigan 49316 died December 3. 1993. An instrument dated 09-29-93 ho* been admitted a* the Will o< the deceased Creditors of tho deceased are notified that all claims ogams! the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. William Richard Uselton 7471 Lupine. Jenison. Michigan 49428. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan. 49058. within four (4) month* of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Attorney: Marilyn A Lankfer (P-29142) Vornum. Ridder Ing. Schmidt i Howlett Bridgewater Place. P.O. Box 352 Grand Rapids. Ml 49501-0352 (616)336-6000 (3/3) State of Michigan Probate Court Independent Probate Fib No 94 21332-IE Estate of Stella M Engle. Deceased Social Security No 366-20-6366 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest tn the es«oie may be barred or of fected by the following The decedent whose lost known address was 6980 Woodland Rood Woodland Ml 48897 d>ed 01-18-94 Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims ogams! the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent per sonol representative Eori Engle 6980 Woodland Rood Woodland Ml 43897 or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hastings Michigan ^'-058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it Jam* J Goulooze (P44497) 129 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49056 (616)945-2255 (3-3) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP February 22. 1994 Special Board Meeting called to order at 7 30 p.m. All Board members present Received Ordinance 442. Site Plan Review 443 Section 17 444 C-1 C-2. C-3 8 C-4 Adjournment at 7 52 p m Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested te by Robert M Edwards Supervisor (3 3) Gem of the Day: A real estate agent asked a woman eating her lunch in the park if she was interested in buying a house “What do I need a house foi?" she asked "I was bom in a hospital, educated in public schools, courted in an automobile and married in a church. I live out of sacks of food I buy at delicatessens and fast-food places I spend my mornings on the golf course, my afternoons at badge tables and my evenings at the movies I don’t need a house, only a garage " Ann Landers' latest booklet. "Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-adddressed. long, busniess-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O Box 11562. Chicago, til. 60611 0562 (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Snydicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS •_________ -______ » ) ___________ ■_____________________ J Coming events ac the monthly dinner serv­ ed by Lakewood Christian School parents and friends at Fellowship Hall in downtown Lake Odessa on Friday from 4:30 to 7 p.m.. followed by the weekly Lenten service on Sunday. March 6. at St. Edwards Church with the Rev Ward Pierce speaking at the 7 p.m service; the Arts Commission meeting at lhe Page Memorial Building at 7 p.m. Monday evening; Odessa Township Board meeting at 8 p.m. in the same building; the 55 Plus Din­ ner at Lakewood High School Tuesday. March 8. at 12:15 p.m . Story Hour for pieschool children at the library Wednesday at 10:30 a.m.. blood pressure clinic at Lake Manor al 10 a.m Thursday, followed by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society at 7:30. also at the manor Elsewhere, the Chamber of Commerce will meet for lunch at Bob’s Restaurant at noon. Yet another happening next week is the Feed Store and Literary Society's winter fun night with an entertaining program for the whole family at 7 p.m. March 12. at Lakewood High School All the above information is available in calendar form on the Community Calendar, published monthly by the local Chamber of Commerce. Local groups arc encouraged to submit their dates of events open to the public for avoidance of setting times that might be in conflict with similar happenings already published Again weather made the news, with yet another winter storm blowing into town on Friday, starting about noon The snow fell rapidly for the next three hours and then tapered to flurries and slow accumulation by evening. The temperatures dropped to zero again. The rapidly melting snow of earlier last week brought rivers flowing along the curbs of many streets Residents of the 1500 block of Fourth Avenue again had to use their sump pumps continuous!) in their basements while a stream flowed across their lawns from Johnson Street and the higher ground to the west on propert) of Tw in City Foods and the Anderson farm to the north. Framework is in place for another six-unit storage building at the west end of Jordan Lake Street beyond lhe village lim .s. near Tasker Road This is on propert) bounded by those two roads just souJi of M-50 and the final curve of Laurel Drive The Cheeseborough rake mentioned two weeks ago in the Historical Society story is even older than the writer presumed II had belonged to the grandfather of Alice Bulling. Frank Aldrich, not her father After heart ng Mr VanTol. who now owns the factory , say that.so me people hang their rakes on the wall for country decoration, she jokingly says that perhaps that since the rake now has a full set of teeth, maybe she will hang it on her wall. Members of the Lake Odessa Class of 1944 left Monday from a Florida port for a Carnbean cruise in celebration of their class 50th anniversary Many of the members spend their winters in Florida so their overland travel was quite short Connie Teach* orth and a friend from Portland are visiting her parents. Norman and Harriet Haskin, in Florida for two weeks News from Sunfield via the State Journal is that a new company is in toun MiTek of Missouri purchased Diamond Machinery Corp, of Lansing and moved the works to Sunfield, taking along 20 jobs and hiring a dozen more workers. They will manufacture building trusses. The building they are using is on First Street Funeral services were held on Saturday afternoon for Brenda Dye Carter, who died Tuesday following a very short illness. She was the second of the five daughters of Larry and Barbara (McCauL) Dy e and mother of four children aged 14. 12. 10 and 7. Her hus­ band's parents are Marvel and Paula (Desgranges) Carter of Clarksville Road. Odessa Township Anyone interested in hunger issues. Church World Service or the CROP Organization is invited to attend the annual Education Con­ ference for Walk Leaders and constitutenLs at Lansing's Trinity UM church on St. Joseph at Canal Road — first comer cast of 1-96 and a mile south — on Saturday. March 26. from 9:15 a.m. lo 3 p.m. The topic is Walking and Talking with Southern Asians, with eight workshops, which are scheduled for both morning and afternoon On Sunday. March 6. the Michigan Historical Museum will celebrate its fifth bir­ thday in its new location from I to 4 p.m. in the afternoon. The first 200 visitors each get a piece of cake. There will be a dulcimer music and harness making. Docents will wear vin­ tage clothing in lhe one-room schoolhouse, which is part of the ongoing gallery exhibit of “Growing Up In Michigan." Admission is ; free. All children who are 5 years old get a ' birthday button. The Women's Fellowship of First Con- ; gregational Church will have its March 9 meeting at t:30 p.m. John Waite will present his program on women in the history of Lake Odessa. This program and the entire meeting had to be cancelled in February because of ' one of our many severe storms There is to be a benefit dinner at Lakewtxxl United Methodist Churcn Friday. March 25. to help with enormous medical cost* of Marilyn Adgate. well-known owner of Adgates' Fun House — the meeting place where many of the town's and the world's problems are discussed over endless cups of coffee Fnends in both Woodland -nd Lake Odessa arc organizing the meal The Orde. of Eastern Star will resume meetings Tuesday . March 8. al 8 p.m after a winter recess. The Rev. M Keith McIver was slated to give the opening prayer at the Senate office chambers Tuesday of this week, at the mvita- I tion of Senator Jack Welborn Members of his Congregational church parish here were in­ vited to attend and then have a tour of the Capitol building. Mane (Belsite) Newton of Scbastion. Fla .2 a former Hastings resident, died Feb. 25 She? had also lived in Lansing and Houghton Lake.’ She attended St. Rose Church in her Hastings^ years. She retired as a legal secretary for lhet State of Michigan in 1991 She is survived by’ husband. Wayne, daughter. Judi. and son-in4 law. Alan Dean, of Freeport, a grandson and? four siblings Services were in Lansing on| Tuesday with burial in Riverside Cemetery at^ Hastings Memorial gifts were directed to the, American Cancer Society or lhe Elks project* for handicapped children �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3. 1994 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIMEZ Who was Hannah Collier Falk? by Joyce Weinbrecht Hannah Collier was bom on Feb 12. 1832. at Prebblc. Courtland Count). NY. the daughter of Phoebe and Richard Collier, who were from Van Camp. Holland In 1837 the famtl). consisting of the parents, two sons and daughter Hannah came to Michigan They settled near Slater Mis­ sion. where they lived for a period of lime, learning about Indian life and customs Next the family moved to Middleville, living there for a time and then to Prairieville Township and Hannah spent the rest of her life in the Orangeville and Prairieville area On July 4. 1846. she married William J Falk, the son of Peier and Harriet Falk, who had come to Michigan in 1837, settling in Orangeville Township on Section No 26 in 1844. after spending some time in Barry Township. Hannah Collier Falk, daughter Frances Falk and William Falk. Hannah Falk young woman. as a William J. Falk was a skilled cabinet maker He and Hannah lived on Section No. 26 during their mamagc They had four children. Frances Falk, bom Jan 17. 185C; Ida May Josephine Falk, bom Dec 30. 1859. died Feb 11. 1862. Willie Richard Falk, bom Dec. 24. 1862. died Feb. 29. 1864. and Nettie Elvina Falk, bom on June 14. 1865 in 1881. William and Hannah were divorced Hannah received legal custody of Nettie, who was 16 years old. and moved into the house in Prairieville The house shows on the 1873 plat map of the village as owned by William Falk Hannah recorded in her 1896 diary that she had moved into the house 15 years earlier at the time of the divorce She stayed in the house until she could no longer manage by herself The two children who died at an early age are buried on the same lot with William J Falk in the Prairieville cemetery Frances Falk, the oldest daughter, married George Mcrtau of Orangeville Township They had two children. Birdie Meria’j. bom March II. 1872. and Willie Merleu. bom March 24. 1874 Nettie the youngest daughter. 15 years younger than Frances, married Dr George R Hyde They had six children. Leta. bom May 15. 1887. Lora, bom Dec 5. 1888. Cleo, bom Aug 27. 1891. died Aug 25. 1893. Opal, bom June 28. 1893. Rankin, bom Jan 8. 1895, and Paul, bom May 31. 1905 Hannah nunicd Charles M Jones of Hope Township on Oct. 18. 1883 The Prairieville village property is shown under Hannah Jones on the 1895 plat map and the Hope Township farm is also listed in her name on 1895 Meanwhile Elias M Jones and Esther Ann Hannah Falk in middle age. Falk, who were married in 1863. were divorced on Aug 15. 1882. after 19 years of marriage. Elias Jones was a newpbew of Mort Jones and was his partner in a farm implement and hardware business in Prairieville Mort Jones did not find Elias to be a very reliable partner in the business Hannah Falk Jones and Charles M Jones eithe separated or Charles M Jones died, because Hannah was free to marry Elias M Jones She divorced him in 1892 Elias didn't stay single very long He mar ned Hatt Judan Hawyer in 1893. moving from Prairieville to Marshall, leaving his partner and uncle with the total of the business, which was not in very good condition Mort Jones was in very poor health and he gave up the business in 1896 In the diary written in 1896. she refers to herself as Hannah Collier Falk when she writes about her 64th birthday She seemed lo want to put the Jones men out of her life The plat of 1913 lists the Prairieville property under Hannah Falk Her diary of 1896 depicts life in Prairieville, a small town, as it was in the 1890s Her home on the mam street of the village gave her the ideal spot from which io observe life of the villagers Her door was open to all. and visitors came with frequency PUBLIC NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF REVIEW The organizational meeting of the Hope Township Board of Review will be held in the office of the Supervisor at the Hope Township Hall on March 8. 1994 The Michigan Constitution and general property tax laws require assessing officers to review assessed values and to revise them as needed to reflect current market value By law. the assessed and state equalized value are required to be 50% of the true cash value each year Protest to the Board of Review by you or your agent is necessary to protect your right to further appeal to the Michigan State Tax Tribunal The Township Board has passed a resolution that property owners may protest by letter if unable to appear in person Public meetings to hear assessment appeals will be held ai the Hope Township Han 5463 S Wail Lake Rd (M-43) on the lollowing dates March 14 9 am to noon & 1 p m to 4 p m (Monday) March 16 1 pm to 4pm 6 5 pm tv 3 ? m (Wednesday) and any other dates deemed necessary to equalize and finalize the 1994 Assessment Roti The 1994 Assessment Multipliers & Ratios as determined by the Barry County Equalize tion Dept are as follow? MUI TI Pt I£ RS RATIOS Agncultural 1 072C 4664% Commercial 10000 5000% Residential 1 1164 4479% Timber Cutover 1 0659 4691% Personal Property 1 0000 5000% The above multiphers/'atios are based on the entire class, individual assessment increases or decreases will vary Change of assessment notices are sent only to property owners whose property assessment has changed for 1994 101 201 401 501 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids for services, sucn as signers for (he hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the heanng. to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address above or phoning (616) 9462*64 Patricia I Baker Supervisor/Assessor Hope Township (1011 She kept accounts of her finances to the last cent and was a good businesswoman, even while demanding upon her sons-in-law and grandson, as well as several male citizens of the village to help meet her needs She was interested in Dr. Hyde’s practice, often discussing his patients in the diary She referred to him often as “Dock" in the diary and perhaps in conversations with him. He took care of Iter in many ways, doing her banking, selling her crops and giving her medicine for her aches and pains She had many “hired girls" over lhe years, three during 1896 One housekeeper. Sarah Dunning, went to work for Hannah after her husband. James Dunning, died on Nov 23. 1897 Hannah was paying her $2 per week. She got tired of so much work for so little pay and quit Dr Hyde went to see her. asked her to come back to work for Hannah, offering 50 cents more per week Sarah returned and stayed quite a long time By the time she left the position, she was earning $4.50 per week. Hannah was generous, giving of her material things, her plants and her garden seeds, planning gifts, and giving ort many photos She loaned money and extended credit to those buying her crops She "spoilt" her daughters and grandchildren, who in turn were generous with her She worked hard physically, tending garden, cemetery plots doing household chores, helping her daughters with their work, looking after grandchildren sometimes for several days at a time She had the usual aches and pains of a 64-year-old. but didn't let them keep her down She loved food and discusses it a lot. which gives the 1994 reader a glimpse of meals of the 1890s From her writings, one can sec that she favored religion, education and politics, but she treated all three from a bit of distance She was a source of news, hearing and tell­ ing what was happening in the community She documented events, births, deaths, par ties, political events, the opening and closing of the Prairieville Creamery. church services, school events and the weather She was well read for the times, purchasing several newspapers and magazines and buying books for herself and her grandchildren, as well as others She demonstrated an almost childlike in­ terest and curiosity in pretty things, curios and dolls, and collected many of the things which interested her such as pretty and different stones, little tin pails, cups and saucers and small dolls She also bought the pretty little collectibles for others She apparently had a green thumb." as she raised house plants as well as a large garden and plants for many graves in the cemetery She generously gave away slips, bulbs and seeds to anyone who was interested in having them She was fascinated by photographs and had many made of herself and of the family She gave many of these away. trading photos with village folk and collecting any and all This left a very good photo history. as many of the photographs have been preserved and many have found their way into the Bernard Museum collections There is only the one diary left, however A unique feature of her writings in her diary is the use of full names, and the use of maiden names for women. This feature gives the diary a very important place in the history of the area Marjorie Parker Ostroth recalls her as an ample lady in a voluminous skirt and shirt with deep pockets which were filled with many things, including candy which she pass­ ed out to the neighborhood children She writes frequently about her animals There was Nig. the dog. who had a mind of his own; Jimmy Cat. who lived m her bam. and a parrot which waltzed when it heard music She wrote about the horses owned by various members of the family. calling them by name, Dixie and Jerry, white Maggie. Dock's Tommy horse and the colt Jennie In 1916 the Hydes left the farm and moved into the City of Hastings, where Dr Hyde became a probate judge He died in Hastings dunng the 1918 flu epidemic He couldn't say "No" lo patients while the epidemic was go­ ing on and worked to the point of exhaustion, became ill with the flu and died Nettie Falk Hyde and the children lived on in Hastings at 333 Wc,.t Green Street until her death in 1939 at the age of 74 Hannah Collier Falk lived to the age of 89 years, dying on Jan 22. 1922. twenty-one days short of her 90th birthday, in Orangeville Township, possibly at the home of Frances and George Merlau She is Juried in the Prairieville Cemetery on the same lot w ith her parents. Phixrbc and Richard Collier NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call /o...Subscribe 948-8051 Hannah Falk, the grandmother. Sources thr Diary of Hannah Collier Falk. 1896. Bernard Museum. Delton. Ml; History of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880. Barrs Counts History 1985. Years Gone Bs. Ber­ nard Historical Societv; Barrs Counts sitai statistic records. Interviews. Out of the attic Harold Burpee. Hastings Banner ) HELP WANTED Experienced Bartender Evening part and full time. Apply at... County Seat Corner of South Jefferson & Court Street. Hastings 948-4042 QUALITY PEOPLE MAKE A QUALITY COMPANY People like Ron Lewis. For over 20 years Ron has helped so many of you sell or pur­ chase a home. During those years he has earned a great deal of respect throughout the community and the pro­ fession for his integrity. Before joining Miller Real Estate a little over a year ago, Ron owned and operated Lewis Realty for 12 years. He is a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church and has 4 daughters and 11 grandchildren. You can be sure that no one will do a better job for you, whether your needs are commercial or residential. Ron's performance has passed the test of time in our community. Call Ron Lewis, Office 945-5182 or Home 945-5103 Hastings Office: 149 W. State St. MILLER REAL ESTATE Miner SW5S OFFICES IN HASTINGS & MIDDLEVILLE �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 3, 1994 Hastings High HOSA students take honors at competition by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Pal Smith's Health and Occupation Students of America from Hastings High School competed at the recent Region 11 contest and her students won three gold medals, two bronze medals and accolades for most of the students "I'm very proud of them." Smith said, "this year is ilie best they ve ever done In addition to the awards won. James Ramirez was elected as Region 11 Stale Representative, and will be installed at the Sate Convention later in March Smith, who is the HOSA advisor and health science teacher, praised her students for their achievements in first aid. CPR, writing and public speaking, physical therapy assisting and job seeking skills at die contest held in Coldwater At the Branch area Career Center, lhe Hastings students competed against students from Allegan Intermediate School Diatrin HOSA students who participated in the recent competition at Coldwater are (front row. left to right) Amanda Acheson. Melissa Moore. Amber Specer, Candie Norns. Tnna Waldren. Jody Harston. Jennifer Newton, (second row) Vai Spicer. Vai Spicer (left) and Jody Harston show their gold medals and winning smiles. With them is a lady who and Mason/I-akc. Mecosta/Osceola. Ottowa and Kent school districts Winning the gold were Vai Spicer and Jody Harston for rescue breathing. Bronze medal winners were Amanda Bartimus for extemporaneous writing and Mary Elliot for her extemporaneous health display Achieving "top ten* status in their categories were Melissa Moore, medical terminology. Michelle Hutchings. CPR; Cassie Burghdoff. CPR. Bill McMasters, extemporaneous health display. Amanda Bartimus. nursing assisting. Tammy Musser, nursing assisting; Danielle Cook, extemporaneous writing; Wilhelm Rumpf. Wendy Gerber. Amber Specer and Amanda Acheson. HOSA Bowl. Trim Waldren. job seeking skills and physical therapy aide; Mary Elliot, medical math; James Ramirez, extemporaneous speaking. Jennifer Newton, medical math, and Jason Neymeiyer. HOSA Bowl and extemporaneous speaking Wendy Gerber. Jason Neymeiyer. Danielle Cook. James Ramirez. Mary Elliott, Amy Boger, (third row) Michelle Hutchings. Cassie Burgdoft, Barb Duane. Satin Merril. Amanda Bartimus. Bil McMasters. Lamar Rumpf and Tammy Musser helped them win them, teachers aide Donna Carpenter. Doster gains one more committee assignment J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County Commissioner Mark Doster was given an additional board-related duty last month, but an attempt to put him back on the County Board's Criminal Justice Committee failed in a 4-4 vote. Voting for Doster’s re-appointment to the committee were County Board Chairman Orvin Moore. Sandy James. Lew Newman and Doster. Commissioners Gordon Fuhr. Ethel Boze, Robert Wenger and Marjorie Radant voted no. with some noting that the County Board s own rules do not permit four members to receive per diem payments on one committee. The committee already has its quota of three members: Boze. Wenger and Moore. None offered to be relieved of that committee assignment to make room for Doster. No action was taken to ammend the board rules. Boze. however, offered to relinquish one of her duties, serving as the county's representative to the Keyman group, and give it to Doster. She said she had offered it to Doster after the board's organizational meeting when Doster found out that his committee assignments and duties had been reduced. The County Board Feb. 8 approved the change to have Doster meet with the Nursing Assistant Class Keyman group, which includes commissioners from other counties who meet regularly to discuss ideas and share problems and successes. Doster was given only two County Board standing committee assignments this year raihcr than the three he had last year. He had also pointed out to the board in January that he had received only two other appointments to represent the county on various boards while Boze had received nine, the most number given to a commissioner. With the Keyman switch. Boze will now have eight and Doster three. Doster had requested the chance to be reappointed to the Criminal Justice Committee. Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and State certification. Excellent employment oppor­ tunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vaca­ tion and illness benefits and a starting wage of $5.88 per hour. Classes start March 9. 1994 and end March 23. 1994 Please call... NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER Thornapple Manor 945-2407 Ext. too for an interview before March 8. 1994. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 eue Davenport College Spring Term Starts March 28 James Ramirez was recently elected as representative lor Region 11. He is shown with his Health Services teacher and HOSA advisor Pat Smith MORTGAGE SALE LEGAL NOTICES: State of Michigan Probet® Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No 94-21342 SE Eitot® of SALLY R WRIGHT DECEASED Social Security Numbet 384-12-0227 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On March 17 1994 at 9 30a m in the probate courtroom Hastings. Michigan before Hon Richard H Show Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Roman Stankey re­ questing that Roman Stankey be appointed per sonal representative of Estate of Sally R Wright Deceased who lived at 5236 S Division Avenue Kentwood. Michigan and who died February 9 1994 It also is requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims ogams' the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate wilt then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record February 24 1994 Richard J. Hudson (Pl5220 607 N Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 By Richard J Hudson Roman Stankey 1479 135th Avenu® Wayland Ml 49348 (3 3) Add A Little Class To Your Night Life!! FUELGAS Classes At Hastings High School SCHEDULE College Writing I General Psychology Monday. March 28 Wednesday. March 30 6:00 - 9:25 p.m 6:00 - 9:25 p m To Register* Please Call 451-3511 or 1-800-632-9569 'To save S100 ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program A local equal opportunity employer is looking to hire a full time utility driver/ installer. Person must have CDL lic­ ense. be able to get a hazardous material rating, pass a D O T. physical and drug screen and have a clean driving record To the qualified person we offer full time employment, ex­ cellent wage and benefit package, and much more! Send resume to FUELGAS 2145 W Gun Lake Rd . Hastings, Ml 49056 MORTGAGE SALE - Defouh hovmg been mode in the l»rm» ond condition* of a certain mortgage mode by Ronald D. Erroir ond Barbara J Erroir. hutband and wife of 300 S. Broadway. Middleville, Ml 49333. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor t* HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION Mortgog®® dated the 19th day of Moy. A.D 1967 and record®d in th® offic® of th® Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond Slate of Michigan, on the 29th day of Moy. A.D 1987 m Liber 451 of Barry County Records on poge 680 which said mortgog® was thereafter on. to-wit lhe 21 st day of April. A.D. 1987 assigned to rhe First Notional Bank of Chicago and recorded on the 1st day of May 1967 tn the office of the Register of Deed* in Liber 481 for said County of Barry County Records on pog® 620 which soid mortgage wo. thereafter on towit the 6th day of May 1992. assigned to HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION and recorded on the 24 th day of January 1994 in the office of the Register of Deeds in liber 595 for said County of Barry County Records on poge 580. on which mor tgoge there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest, the sum of (146.392 77) FORTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED NINETY TWO DOLLARS and seventy seven cent* And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereat Now therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on th® I 4th day of April. A.D.. 1994. ot 2 00 o'clock in the after­ noon said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at pubk auction lo the highest bidder ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings Michigan. Barry County Michigan of the premises described in soid mortgog® or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due as aforesaid on said mortgog® with interest thereon ot th® prime rate plus three ond five tenths (3.5%) percentage points os published monthly in the WALL STREET JOURNAL soid rote currently being (9.50%) Nino and five tongth* ond all logoi cost*, charges ond expenses including tho attorney loos, allowed by low. ond also any sum or sum* which moy be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its in­ terest m the premises. Which sard premises ore described os follows All certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Village of Middleville m the County of Borry ond State of Michigan ond describ­ ed as follows, to-wit lots 3. 4. 5 and the East 13.2 foot of Lot 2 Block 66 of A D BABCOCKS AODf TlON TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Thornop pie Township. Barry County. Michigan ITEM No 00 41066 002-00 The redemption period shall b® 6 (six) months from the dole of such sole unless determined abandoned tn oc cor dor.® with 1948CL 600 3241 o In which cose the redemption period shod be 30 days from the date of such sale Dated Thursday March 3 >994 HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION SHERMETA CHIMKO 8 KILPATRICK P C BARBARA I ADAMS (P36735) P O BOX 5016 ROCHESTER HILLS Ml 48306 (3/3) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3. 1994 — Page 11 The fifth and first graders at Pleasantview Elementary sing 'Happy Birthday* to Abe Lincoln before cake lo celebrate his natal day The children put on a program telling all about Abe Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Pleasantview throws party for Lincoln Abe Lincolns were everywhere al Pleasantview Elementary last week, when fifth graders and their first grade 'Book Buddies' donned Lincoln like vests, hats and beatds for a party in his honor. These first graders wait for their chance to shine in the spotlight What's a party without a cake? Here's Abe Lincoln's, displayed by Pleasantview Elementary (left to right) Kyle Whitney. Michael Albright and Nicole Babcock Dinosaur study yields fine replicas for elementary students The DK and kindergartners al Pleasantview studied dinosaurs and then made their own versions Displaying their creations of dinosaurs are (front, left to right) Megan Robinson, Kirstin Gaskill, Nicole Cordray. John Leinaar and Dalton Smith February 14. 1994 Common Council met in regular test ion in the City Holl. Council Chamber! Hotting* Michigan on Monday February 14. 1994 at 7 30 p m Mcyrx Gray presiding 1 Present at roll call were members Moy White. Bloom Brower. Campbell Howkini Ket­ chum, Jasper so 2. Pledge lo Flog 3. DDA Chairman Larry Kornstodt gave a presen totion of #1) proposed project lo update ond revise the design for Michigan Avenue. Jefferson and Church at $1.400 ond the M-37 corridor and sign to tho West City Limits at $1.400 for a total of $2 800 whKn will allow the projects to be done by the end of 1994. 2) The recommendation of the DDA to oc copt the proposal for tho Country Inn for 2.2 million dollars Council authorise DDA to deed hotel and demolish hotel bank property and theatre if the protect goes for approximately $70 000 Cost to purchase hotel was $40.00 plus demolition cost is a total of $110,000 ond City will gam $1.100 000 in SEV. 3) Jeff Beebe t proposal will take over If #2 proposal fails. Ho stated that tonight they are only committing to $2.BOO for the update ond design not on the whole project (See DDA minutes of 1-25-94). Moved by Brower supported by Jasperse that council commit $2.BOO to the DDA to revise ond up­ date design plans for Michigan Jefferson and Church and the M-37 corridor ond sign to the West City Limits to come from contingency with repay ment by DDA ($420,000 revenue anticipated for 94/94 year per City Assessor). Yeas Jasperse Ketchum. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleam, White May. Absent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by Jasperse. supported by May that the recommendation of tho DDA to council to com­ mit to accept tho concept of the Country Inn for 2 2 million, deeding the hotel if projects goes and provide demolition of the Hotel Theatre ond Bank property and DDA will come back to council to hove one firm come in and give on estimate on demolition Ketchum was opposed to the concept of the Country Inn ond felt the brick was not com­ patible. if wot an inappropriate location on a prime block, ond lock of a restaurant ond lock of facade Mayor Gray stated thol it must go before Planning for approval to fit into the theme Brower asked if the bricks could be put up for sale That is on option. If the Country Inn proposal doesn't suc­ ceed. Jeff Beebe to have 60 days to put his pro­ posal together ond if that doesn't succeed to tear the hotel down Yeos Moy. White. Bleam Brower Campbell. Hawkins. Jasperse Noys Ketchum Ab sent: None Carried 5. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that the minutes of 1 24 '94 be approved os read ond sign ed by the Mayor ond City Clerk Yeos All Absent None. Carried. 6. Invoices read Chemco $1,776.90 Main Street Planning. 1.306 55 General Slum 2 099 60 Hastings Sanitary Service 1.00100 Jerry Tire ond Auto3.011 72 Mich Mun Workers Comp Fd 22.518.00 Morton Soft Inc 16 535 92 M.C. Smith (Tyden Pork Grant) 4.662 12 Moved by May. supported by Hawkins that the above invoices be approved os rood Yeas Jasperse, Ketchum, Hawkins. Campbell. Brower Bleam. White. May Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Brower, supported by Moy that the invoice for $485 00 to Bennett Industries for DARE T-shirts be allowed from #101 -301 -960.10 with pro­ per budget adjustment Yeas May. White. Bleam Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Ketchum. Jasperse Absent None. Corned 8. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the following invoices be approved from the DDA Street sc ope Account Spring City Electric $16,726 40 OVA12.543.84 Katerberg Verhoge 67.342.50 Spring City Electric8.478 40 AltSMfg.. 75 00 Yeas: Jasperse. Ketchum. Hawkins Campbell Brower. Bleam. White. Moy Absent None Corried 9 Moved by Brower supported by White thot tho following invoices be approved for the Consumers Power Co (E) $1.511 23 Consumers Power Co. (G) 5.617 05 Yeas: Moy. White. Bleam Brower Campbell. Hawkins. Ketchum. Jasperse Absent None Carried. 10. Moved by Brower supported by May thot $1.011.10 be paid to the E.W. Bliss per 11-16-93 let ter from the Deportment of Commerce for title In­ surance $597.60. transfer tax $368 50 recording releases $22.00 ond recording of easement $23 00 for the closing on the CDBG grant for the ncubotor project #MSC 880069 EDI A to be m accordance with 49CFR 24.106. Copy of cancelled check to be sent to the DOC. To be paid from contingency fund with budget adjustment to #101-958-961 Yeas Jasperse. Ketchum. Hawkins. Campbell Brower Bleam, White, Moy. Absent None Carried 11. Moved by Brower, supported by White that the tuition reimbursement to Chief Sarver appro* ed 1 /24/94 for $5)0 50 come from the contingency fund with a budget adjustment to #101-958-756 Yeos May White. Bleam Brower Campbell Hawkins Ketchum Jasperse Absent None Carried 12. Moved by Jasperse supported by Hawkins that the invoice to Amoritech for $450 00 be ap proved from the Water Bond Construction Account for the relocation of telemetry for the towers to the new plant Yeas Jasperse. Ketchum Hawkins Campbell Brower Bleam White May Absent None Corried 13. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Moy that $5,427 be approved for J.C Carlson as final pay ment on Incubator Grant Yeos Moy White Bleam Campbell Hawkins Ketchum Jasperse Absent None Carried 14. Moved by Jasperse supported by Moy that the following correspondence be received and filled —Invitation from Barry County Extension for a satellite downlink on school finance reform and potential impacts for municipalities —Summary of school finance proposal and fax alert from MML dated I 5 94 —DDA minutes of 12 20 93 and l 25 94 — Americable letter of 1'21 94 with franchise fees check -MDOT letter of 1 6 94 ond Representative Bender s letter of 2 I 94 concerning intersection of M-43 ond Woodlawn State to order *peed studies from M-37 43 North —Library Minutes of 1 17 94 —Invitation from Chamber to dinner ot County Seat 2 24 94 --Minutes of I 24'94 Central Dispatch Technical Committee —Planning Minutes of 1/27/94 ond 2/7’94 —MML fax olert 2/11 94 with MML s position on Proposal A —Letter of 2'9'94 from Governor Engler on school finance reform Yeos: All. Absent None Carried 15. Moved by Jasperse supported by Bleam that the letter from le« Timm requesting permission lo purchase a piece of the old railrood right of way 100 ft. by 200 ft lying SEly of his property be refer­ red to the Property Committee. Yeas All Absent None. Carried 16. Moved by Jasperse supported by Hawkins that the request from the Knights of Columbus lo hold their 1994 Mental Retardation Drive March 25. 26. ond 27 1994 be granted Yeos All Absent None. Corried. 17. Moved by Jasperse supported by White thot the Planning minutes of February 7. be received ond placed on file Yeos All Absent None Carried 18 Moved by Jasperse supported by White that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up on or dinonce for the rezoning of property «n the 500 Block of E. Apple St. for Walker/Fluke from RS to AO os recommended by the Planning Commission of a public hearing on February 7. be read ot the next meeting. Yeos All. Absent None. Corried. 19. Moved by Jasperse supported by White that the City Attorney be authorized to draw up on or­ dinance to rezone the Wren property on the cor ners of Jefferson and Walnut from R-2 to A-l os recommended by the Planning Commission of a public hearing on February 7. to be read at the next meetirg Yeas All Absent None Carried 20 Count >. man Josperse stated that in March the Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the Hanover Village PUD for changes requested by Bill Heferon the new owner (purchased from Truman Dollar) which the planner felt were major changes He urged council to attend the public hearing 2). Mayor Gray passed out the fax alvrt from the MML of 2/11 with the MML s position on Proposal A for their review 22. Moved by Bleom supported by White thot the matter concerning bids on City Property ond relocation of the police deportment be tabled for the new City Manager Yeos All. Absent None Carried. 23. Councilman Campbell stated that the matter concerning MDOT and Representative Bender on the M-43/Woodlawn intersection is not o dead issue and will be getting with Bender He has a meeting scheduled on the 28th to discuss this and other matters 24. Moved by White supported by Campbell that the City adopt a resolution for Benefit E for a 2% increase for retirees effective retroactive to January 1. 1994 be adopted and the Mayor send a letter stating that due to improper notification that the resolution adopted be implemented. Yeos Moy, White, Bleam. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Ketchum. Josperse Absent None. Carried 25. Moved by Ketchum, supported by White that the proposal from M.C. Smith for $7,296 for a River Wolk project be referred to the Budget Committee for consideration Yeos Jasperse Ketchum Hawkins. Campbell Brower Bleam White. Moy Absent: None. Carried 26 Mayor Gray stated that Representative Bender will be at the 2'28'94 council meeting 27. Mcyor Gray slated that the dotes open for Mayor Exchange here ore May 11. 12. and 25. 26 and go there June 2. 3 or 16. 17. It was agreed thoi it be here Moy 12 and 13 ond Petoskey June 16 ond 17 28 Mayor Gray stated that homestead exemp lion forms must be returned for reduction m school mileage by 3 I '94 Judy Myers City Assessor stated that the state picks up the property ID » ond it must be in #4 ond they must put their SS# on the form Ad|Ocent property may be eligible but check w.th the Assessor for a second form if eligible Myers stated that the cost of material was over $300 not including the man hours of 4‘-> days 'the state will pay postage only Moved by Jasperse supported by Campbell that Rep Bender and Senator Welborn be asked to extend the deadline for those out of state Councilman May stated that both men were at the legislative breakfast and felt if will be extended 60 or 90 doys Yeas All Ab sent None. Carried 29 Councilman Jasperse stated that Ken Neil from the Hostings Sanitary Service will be o» the February 28 meeting Brower stated that tours of the landfill ore available 30 Attorney Siephome Fekkos updated council on coble She has sent letters to the Attorney General in response to the service contracts residents ore receiving ond they are close to con­ sumer protection violations Americable complied with only one ol lhe requirements of the or dinonce No maps Section 17C filed with lhe City Franchise fee was received but no financial statements to verify amount of revenues after fiscal year. A X day letter will be sent to cure default They also did not file a list of complaints or grievance procedure for citizens. We should know in a couple of weeks if there is o FCC rate freeze violation 31. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Brower thot the Annual Cable Access report for 1993 be received ond placed on file Yeas All Absent None. Corried 32. Moved by Brower supported by White that the 2/14/94 Incubator report be received and plot ed on file. Yeas All. Absent None Corried 33 Moved by Josperse supported by May that the January Building Inspectors report be received and placed on file Yeas All Absent None Corned. 34 Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield reported that the control system at the new water plant is being fine tuned with minor modifications Tyden Pork renovations M.C. Smith Associates has completed the design ond contract documents ond they have been verbally approved by the DNR. ond the project will be bid later this month DPW personnel hove been spending the bulk of the lost three weeks removing snow ond ice from streets in town. They hove repaired watermain breaks on Court Stole Rood ond Boltwood patched asphalt on motor and local streets continued MIOSHA safety training, maintained skating rink ol Fish Hatchery Park Future schedule include maintenance of pork ond playground equipment remove! of deod and diseased trees, continued asphalt pavement patching and maintenance of skating rink as time allows 35. Councilman Bleom asked the DPS to tell residents the signs to look for for freezing pipes and services He stated that sediment in water reduced flow or pressure If you see these signs let your water run the size of o pencil ond cell the City 36. Moved by Compbell supported by Hawkins to adjourn at 9 00 p.m. Reod and approved Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery, City Clerk (3/3) roue MOST sMPOPtANT MW «AFS Rf SOLUTION Sign your name to save a life! • CARLTON TOWNSHIP • Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER e 945-9554 e Our advertisir^ specialists will be available to assist you with your message, to put together a marketing program that GET’S RESULTS! Board of Review ...WILL MEET ON March 8, 1994 at 1 p.m. at Carlton Township Hall. 85 Welcome Road. Hastings, Michigan, to organize and review the 1994 Assessment Roll. The BOARD OF REVIEW will meet the public tor assessment review at the Carlton Township Hall. 85 Welcome Rd. on the following dates: Monday, March 14 9:00 a.n.-12:00 a.m. • 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. 1:00, Wednesday, March 16 n.-4:00 p.m. • 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17 9:00 > r.i.-12:00 a.m. • 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ...and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1994 assessment roll, call Cartton Township at 945-5990 Appointments may be necessary. AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL RESIDENTIAL TIMBER CUTOVER DEVELOPMENTAL PERSONAL RATIO MULTIPLIER 1 0318 48.46 1 00000 50.00 50.00 1 00000 1 1266 44.38 NC NC NC NC 50.00 1.0000 David Kaiser, Supervisor CARLTON TOWNSHIP The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase New construction, additions, etc . have also been accounted for �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3. 1994 Thieves return to TK to down Vikings in non-conference hoops Stealing tue ball from Lakewood more than 15 times, much like it did earlier in lhe season, the Middleville varsity basketball team also stole a victory from the Vikings. 64-57 Tuesday The teams balded for the lead throughout the first two periods with each taking turns at being up by two to four points. Lakewood had the lead after the first eight minutes 12-10 and Middleville had it at the intermission 31-29. The first significant lead in the game came early in the third period when Nate Bundy hit back-to-back three pointers and Jim Mason and Andy Brewer hit field goals to put the spread at 39-29 with just two minutes off lhe clock in the third period. Middleville s use of the touch pass to clear the ball from under the basket to the free man set up additional shots on the hoop. The Trojans held the comfortable lead until 3:30 was left in the third period. Brewer had seven Jim Mason, while not putting a lot of numbers in the score book, set up several easy baskets for the Trojans with blind passes and strong picks. "It's the best we've played in a long time.' said Middleville coach Kurt Holzhueter “We played better and smarter Hopefully we can keep this momentum going into the districts next week." Middleville's building blocks of momentum were knocked over Monday night with a 55-48 loss to Godwin Heights The Trojans were "off” just enough for the Wolverines to gel lhe win in lhe O-K Blue showdown. Bundy led the Trojan scorers with 13 and Saner had 10 points and seven rebounds Middleville will need momentum, and one of their best games of the year, as the two teams with the best records will play the first game in the district championships next week. AUcgar (14-4 overall and 10-3 in the Wolverine "B") will play 12-7 Middleville on Monday night. Allegan's record will be changed to 2-16 if it is found a team member v ho has been playing fcr the Tigers this scasi n is ineligible. The case is currently bring looked into by the Michigan High SrKtol Athletic Association Tuesday. Dellon (2-15 overall and 2-10 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association) will take on Wayland (5-7 in lhe O-K Gold and 10-8 overall). The winner from Monday night's game will face Hastings on Wednesday Semifinal winners will meet in the finals on Friday night. All district games will start at 7 p.m. in the Thornapple-Kellogg High School gvm. The Vikings, led by Andy Secor's three free throws, slowly cut the margin and the visitors closed within one point 53-52 with 1:17 left in the final period on Secor s long three-pointer which hit nothing but net. Andy Brewer pul the Trojans up 60-54 with 29 seconds left in the game by hitting free throws. After a foul was called on him. Lake wood's Jared Curtis also was slapped with a technical for unsportsmanlike conduct. Brewer sank three and lhe Vikings were never able to make up lhe difference. Leading scorer in the game was Lake wood's Jason Barnum with 18 points. Secor added 14. hitting one field goal, one three-pointer and nine of 10 from the frecthrow line. Brian Brewer led the Trojans with 15. followed by Andy Brewer with 13 and Nathan Bunuy with 11. Andy Brewer led the Trojans with six steals. Mike Sarver had 10 rebounds and Brian T ??* an aasy lay4jp afler a brGak awa* slsal gainst Lakewood in tho i uesoay night victory. A crowd forms around a loose ball as players from both Lakewood and Middleville scramble for the rebound Hastings defeats Albion in final *93-94 home game The Hastings varsity basketball team's offense pounded out 17 points in the first quarter and 19 in the second to power past Albion. 65-61, in lhe team's final home game of the season. Tuesday. Hastings maintained a seven-point lead at die end of the first three periods and was up by as many as 11 in the third, before almost self-destructing and giving the Wildcats (8-7 in the Twin Valley) another conference victory. The Saxons turned lhe ball over three straight limes which caused concern in the mind of coach Don Schils. 12 and Ben Hughes added 10 points to spread the scoring around. Ixad rebounders fix the team were Robbc with seven and Kaiser with six. Chris Young had five assists in the game, dishing the ball off rather than taking the low-percentage shot, to confuse the Wildcats, as Young has led the Hastings' team in scoring recently. Hastings continues to impress the Twin Valley with its free-throw shooting, making 19 of 23. while Albion hit only five of 10. The free throw shooting may be lhe difference in a district championship or a runner-up position next week. Hastings is out of the running for a Twin Valley championship, but did draw a firstround bye in the district tournament next week Hastings' district play will begin Wednesday against the winner of lhe Middleville (12-7 overall) and Allegan (14­ 4) matchup on Monday. Tuesday. Delton (2­ 15) will take on Wayland (10-8) with the winner to face the winner of the Wednesday-night game. Schils said he sees Allegan as the favorite in the districts, but also hedges toward Middleville being very tough on its home court. He also remembered that Hastings came within a basket of winning on lhe Trojans' home court, and. "if wc play good basketball, we can beat every team in the districts ~ Hastings is 8-1 overall and 5-8 in the Twin Valley. The Coldwater varsity basketball team was hitting three pointers from all over the floor and downed Hastings 64-54 in Twin Valley action last Friday. Albion defeated the Saxons earlier this season after Hastings had led by as many as eight late in the game. Schils said he saw a potential repeal of the earlier loss coming as the Wildcats took the lead by one point in the final period. "We swapped lhe lead a few times, with each team going up by one point." Schils said, "and it looked like a carbon copy of lhe first game we played against them." However, late in the fourth, an Albion player was lagged with a technical foul for hitting the back board in an unsportsman­ like manner. Hastings made the free throws to take the lead for the final time and held on for the victory. Albion's Lenny Williams led all scorers with 16 points and Corey Coleman added 10 for the Wildcats. Ben Robbe led the Hastings attack with 14 points. Jason Kaiser had 13. Eric Haines had Five different players for Coldwater hit from three-point range, including two players who went a combined seven for seven from out there, but the Saxon kept lhe game close by hitting more field goals than the Cardinals. Hastings defense held the Cardinals to only 14 of 28 from two-point range while lhe Saxons made 17 of 30. The Cardinals held only a three-point lead going into the intermission. 31-28. despite making eight of nine tries from outside the three-point line. In total. Coldwater hit 10 of 12 treys. Hastings, however, couldn't find the range and made only four threes on 17 tries Leading scorer in the game was Brent Mohr, who scored 21 points. 12 by way of the long ball. Young led the Saxons with 17 points. Robbc added 13. Haines was perfect on lhe night hitting three of three field goals and three of three from the free-throw line. The quarter which did the Saxons in was the third, when Coldwater outscored the home team 18-12 and carried the lead through the rest of the game. Three from Hastings to go to State Wrestling Finals Sparky Wecdall placed first. Tim Cook took third and Chris Allen took fourth in regional competition. Saturday, to qualify for the stale finals in Battle Creek. Mar. 11­ 12 Wecdall. wrestling in the heavyweight division will carry a 29-2 record into the finals at the Kellogg Arena. His only two defeats came at the hands of Ben Tackett of Coldwater Wecdall hasn't had to face Tackett since his second loss at the Twin Valley champi­ onships but will meet him at the state finals. "1 think I can beat him." Wcedall said. "He's good, but I think I know how to beat him now - we ll see Wcedall pinned Aaron Strocki of Paw Paw in 3:57 in the first round of lhe regional competition He then pinned Dan Eschtruth of Haslett in 3:27 to move into the finals In final round Wecdall held on for a 3-2 victory over Dewitt s Man Brown to take the gold. Cook, wrestling at 135. decisioned Tom Pearse of Three Rivers 8-4 He then lost to weight-class runner-up Jason Charkowski of Delton by a fall in 1:39. In lhe consolation bracket he won by a decision over Chns Kamphius of Lowell 5-3 and Dan Devarwia of Dowagiac 7-4 for tlie third place finish. Cook will carry a 22-9 record into the state finals. C'.-«xh Dave Furrow said he was just as surprised as Cook when he won the third place medal Lakewood s Andy Secor tries tor a basket over Mike Sarver Secor had one field goal one three pointer and went nine for 10 from the free throw line Barry County sends nine to State Wrestling Finals Nine different Barry County varsity wrestlers finished in the top four at regional competition, including three first-place finishers, to earn a spot at lhe 1994 State Wresding Finals, to be held in Battle Creek. Mar 11-12. Sparky Wcedall of Hastings. Jason Thomas of Delton and Kiley Webster of Middleville were all Regional Champions in their respective weight class. Wcedall wrestles in the heavy weight class. Thomas wrestles at 160 and Webster at 112 pounds. Also representing area schools will be Jerry Jordan (130). Carl Fcdcwa (140) and Marty Landes of Lakcwooo. Jason Charkow&ki of Delton and Tim Cook (135) and Chris Allen of Hastings. Jordan. Fedewa and Charkowski were second place finishers. Landes and Cook look third and Allen had a fourth-place finish. The state finals will be held in the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Mar 11-12 beginning at 9:30 a m. Tickets can be purchased at the arena or through Ticket Master in Battle Creek by calling 963-8080 or in Grand Rapids 456­ 3333 All-session tickets are 520. with a $2 per ticket sur-charge on walk-ups at Ticket Master. $2.75 by phone. All scats are reserved and as of Feb. 28 almost all have been sold. Saxon frosh end season with loss The Hastings freshman basketball team was defeated by Coldwater 51-41 Fnday night Though the score was 28-20 al the half, lhe Saxons narrowed the lead to four a couple of times in the second half, but could get no closer. Poor shooting was the difference in this game as the young Saxons were 15 of 62 on Sparky Waedall Tim Cook "1 asked him after he won if he'd ever thought he'd make it to state and he said Not in my wildest dreams."' Furrow said, adding it was the same answer Cook's dad gave when Furrow asked him. Allen pinned Chad Russell of Stevensville l^keshore in 3.32 in the first round. He was defeated in the second round by Marvin Vokc of Battle Creek Pennfield 8-3 and moved to the consolation round He defeated Kam Chamberlain of Haslett 11-3 and lost to loanee Thiele of Allegan 9-0 to place fourth in his weight class. Chrla Allan Allen s record is 29-6 this season. Wcedall and Cook were both district winners and Allen took a second. The finals is a double elimination and will begin at 9:30 a.m. In lhe final dual meet for Hastings, the Saxons lost to Zeeland 40-24. last Wednes­ day at Ionia. Winning by pins for Hastings were Clayton Mackenzie (125) in 55 seconds. Allen m 45 seconds and Wcedall in 2:43. Tom Moore (130) won a 13-11 decision and Cook won a 9-7 decision for the Saxons field goal tries (24 percent) for the game Leading scorer was Jason Fuller with 14 points Top rebounders were Jay Bolthouse. Jon Lawrence, and Jason Fuller with six re­ bounds each The Saxons finish their season w nh a record of 2-16 Tickets for MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals on sale March 7 Public sale of tickets for the 69th annual Michigan High School Athletic Association Boys Basketball Semifinals and Finals at the Breslin Student Events Center in East Lansing will begin on March 7 This year's semifinals and finals are March 24-26 Ticket orders are being handled exclusively through the box office at the Breslin Center The Breslin Center is accepting orders on a walk-up. mail and telephone basis The Breslin Center box office may he contacted by telephoning (517) 336-1440 Mail orders may be sent to MHSAA Basketball Tickets. Breslin Center Box Office. Michigan Slate University. East Lansing. Ml 48824 There is a $3 service charge per order for tickets ordered by mail or phone through the Breslin Center box office There is no service charge for walk-up orders A maximum of two tickets may be purchased per order Semifinal tickets are priced al $5 per ses­ sion. and finals tickets are available in all-day. three session books at SI8 each Parking is not included in the cost of the tickets Single session finals tickets, priced al 56. will not go on sale until the day of the finals Any tickets sold on game day arc generally those which have been unclaimed by the schools participating in (he finals No tickets will be available through the MHSAA office �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3. 1994 — Page 13 Delton falls to Otsego in non-conference hoops Despite 20 points from Brad Myers and a strong first half, the Dellon varsity basketball team fell to Otsego. 52-38 Tuesday night The non-conference loss drops the Panthers record to 2-15 with two games left in the regular season ' Wc were real strong both defensively and offensively in the first half." said coach Jim !logoboom “Usually, it's the second half w here we do the better job ' Deltnn held a two-pomt lead. 10-8. after the first eight minutes and lhe Bulldogs came back in lhe second to lake a halflime 24-23 lead Turnovers and the lack of a consistant offensive push in the second half killed the Panthers’ chances of taking back the lead. In the game. Delton turned the ball over IK times, while Otsego turned n over only eight times "We had a tough defensive matchup with their two high-scoring players," Hogoboom said Bui lhe kids never gave up working hard at trying to win the game Fisher led the Panthers defensively with seven rebounds as Delton out-rebounded the Bulldog 25-16 L-eading scorer in the game was Otsego’s Mall Covault with 16 Paul McGuire had 12 for the Bulldogs Otsego s biggest problem wasn’t the Dellon defense, rather its own inability to hit the free throws. Delton sent the Bulldogs to the line 13 times, but they made only four for 31 percent accuracy Delton only hit two of four from lhe free throw line Delton has two road games to end the regular season, playing at Kalamazoo Hackett Thursday night in a make-up game and Parchment on Fnday In the district playoffs, which begin next week al Middleville. Delton received a firstround bye and will play against Wayland on Tuesday Wayland (10-8 overall and 5-7 m the O-K Gold) has one game left in the regular season Monday s painng will be Middleville versus Allegan, with the winner playing Hastings on Wednesday All games begin at 7 p.m and lhe finals will be played on Friday Hastings clears one more O-K Conference hurdle I The high school principals few the 35 schools in the O-K Conference voted unanamously last week to accept die four- j school package, which includes Hastings, into the O-K Conference. In the vote last Thursday. Hastings, Belding, Spring Lake and Hudsonville Words to the Vs YMCA Youth Council’s Men* Baskethall Standings C league Ag Boss Riverbend Art Meads Auto Union Bank Hastings Mutual Unity Christian, were agreed upon by the ' principals as being acceptable for filling out the O-K Conference. (Sec additional information in the Feb 21 edition of the Banner) Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbisoc said he was pleased with the way the vote went, but said he would not gel too excited about the decision until the boards of education of the 35 schools approve lhe package deal, which is the next step in the process Harbison said the boards will meet in March to make the decision and when 75 percent of the school boards approve, he will receive the invitation. "Until then, everything is as it was." he said. A League ISC Hamilton's Excavating Petersons Peters Food and Spirits Bosley /SiegeV White B Ixague: Blue Clearview Prop Air Jonah Blairs Landscaping. Larry Poll Realty Bliss................. Htafcb........................................ f BOWLING SCORES^ Wednesday P.M. Friendly Horne Panics 64 36. Varney's Stables S6 44 Mice S Ph 54'.•-45*7. H &. S Machine 53-47. Misfits 49'.*-SO**; Valley Realty 48'? 51'*. Hair Care Center 46-54. Nashville Chiropractu 46-54. Lifestyles 44-56. Cornerstone Realty 38'-*-6IV* High (»amrs and Series — L Elliston 221 543 T Christopher 205 554. K Becker 190-513. B Miner 191499. V Slocum 146409. S Breitner 179 4 37. D Bums 153428 B Norris 157405. B Shultz 139-385. D Moore 141 376. J Pettmgill 164410 L Barnum 215. R Murphy 149. R Kuempel 148 C Sbellenhargcr 157. C Shuster 135. S Everett 143. B Smith 174 I'hursday A.M. Slow Pokes M'6-31'6. Mancino's 61-35. Question Marks 59-37. Valley Realty 56h-39^. Something Simple 5343. Weltons 50-46. Hummers 48,7-47‘-5. Bosley 46'649Vs. Algonquin Farm 46 50. Varneys 42 54. Leftovers 42 54 Good (.amts and Series — F Ruthrutf 214.5 k). I i?4-*W4< 4oNen 184 485. P Godbey 183-458; M Kwasniewski 172458. S Mogg 170454. J McKeough 177448. R Kuempel 132-398. B Moore 164-395. N Moucoulis 137 381 I Sccber 132 364. C Swmkunas 138-350; P Hamilton 174 I Ruthruff 169. C Stuart 161; N Hummel 158. J Lewis 157. B Norris 155. M Stembrecher 150; P Fixnc 146. S Dryer 143. L Johnson 140. L. Allen 138. B Fisher I l| Bow lettes Dorothy's Hairstyling 5442. Kent Oil 5244 Hecker’s Ins 49':46'.-. Bennett Ind 4847. Carlton Cti Ec 42 54. D J Elec Inc 42 54 Good Game* and Serie. - G Potter (first ever 200 gamei 209477; S Merrill 165-447. J Hamilton 177439. F Vanasse 167456. J I Richardson 169466 J Decker 178488. S Dunham 1544.34 J Doster 177469. J Dawe I504.U, M Merrick 175414. T Christopher 18? 518. R Murphy 167430 Good (.antes - K Fowler 163. J McMillen 164 B Hathaway 183. P Britten 153. B Hanford 144 B Daughterly 120 Sunday Afternoon Mixed Good and Bad 24 12. Bad Boys Bad Girls 21-15. Sage Builders 21 15. Cedar Creek Builders 20 16 Rebels 20 16 4 H's 18-18. Cripples |7 19 Frccportincans 17-19; Hi Five 17 19 Lem Rollers 17 |9; No Name 16-20. Who's Next 16 20. Odd Balls 16-20. BS Bowlers 11-17 Mens Good (amts and Series — K Greenfield 225 MX. D Herman 201 540. R Redman 212 529 K Barton 183-503. D Mallireik 179 473. R Louden 169463. R McMillian 168451 B Eye 164414. D Conger 212 I Tracy 203. I Burch 188. R Planck 187 R Fay 180 M Vaughn 178; T Jamun 174. M Conger 170. D Gilbert 166. M Sage IM. J Kohler 152. G Sias 146. J McDonald 145 Womens Good Games and Scries — J Dykehousc IK* <11 B Tracy 181499. K Conger 214-4''. T Evans 166465 S Lan dis I ■’0464 B Roberts 159428. L Planck 110 3O7 R Sias 101 29| A King 173. D Gilbert 169. j Vaughn 165. T Potter 161. I Ruthrutf 158 H Mlcrding 148 G Hern, tn 147. S Patten I 38. (’ Barton 1.37. T Robert' 132. T Sage 12b V Eye 114 Mens High Games and Series — R Little 249-630. K Lambeth 228-598. R Bowman 224-590. J Barnum 248 593. D Barnes 215-585. J Bartimus 176-516. M Cross 195496. F Mead 192491. D McClurkin 170453. D Storehouse 203. B Hodges 192. N Aspmall 191. S Sanborn 191. R Swift 187. B Allen 187. G Snyder 182. C Keeler 178. J Woody 178. D Friend 176. D Snyder 175. W Friend 172. R Allen I7| S Evans 132 Rec. Carlton Center Exc 29. Freeport Supply 28; Davis Roofing 21. Outlaws 19. Freeport Elevator 18. Fairchild's 16. C I A 15. Barry Auto 14 30 or More (her Avg.: L Burch 165. T Burch 203. G Yoder 2(M. B King 208. J Grassmeyer 203. J Bartimus 180. D Lambert 248. B Jacobs 190. G Heath 224. D Endres 227. C Blough 174. R Wieland 225; T Furman 170; B Christie 224. B Dal ly 187. J Usbome 205 Good Series: T Burch 154. 203. 193, 550; T. Westbrook 179. 171. JJ5. 535; CT Yoder 199 . 204. 166. 569; B King 208. 174, 163. 545; J Grassmevcr 158. 203. 176, 537. M Davis 168. 177. 168. 513. D Lambert 180. 248. 183. 611 . D Endres 165. 227. 135. 527. R Wieland 179. 208. 225. 612. B Christie 166. 147, 224. 537. D McKelvey 166. 187. 187 . 540. J Usbome. 156. 205. 157. 518 Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 62't 37'.-. Unique Washtub Trio 62 V*-37’-*. Miller Real Estate 58V*-4|V^. TM Lassies 563*43Mi. Sabre Manufacturing 55 3* 44*?. Deweys Auto Body 543*453^. Hastings Bowl 45-55. Jo’s Bookkeeping 44 56. Outward Appearance 423* 573*5. Michclob 42 58. Girrbachs 38'6-613*. Roudie Girls 38-62 Good (James and Spirits — S VanDenburg 210-565. M Matson 164459. M Snvdcr 189 521. A Hall 214 503. R Owens 234-507. D Coenen 184 532. G Gibson 166463. F Schneider 175463. R Shapley 211-552. D Keeler 167485. C Beckwith 178480 Good (James — R Davenport 145. V Carr 176. R Hoffman 125. G Graham 175. C Trumbull IM. B Johnson 167. G Cochran 150. B Anders 170. L Perry 171. C Allen 142. P Cooley 155 Tuesday Mixed Pm Seekers 31-9; Woodmansee Construc­ tion 28-12. Dads Post 241 23-17. NKOTB 23-17. Mancino's 22-18; Neil's Printing 20-20. 3 J's 19-21; Thornapple Valley Equip­ ment 18-22. Middle Lakers 18-22. Trigger Figuers 17-23. Lil Demons 17-23, Consumers Concrete 15-25. Mason Davis Line 15-25; Blue Light Special 14-26. Mens High Games & Series Jack Smith 185. L Burch 193. D. Rose 183, K Keller 197-498. M Guv 202. M Zimmer­ man 160459. D Kramnun 157-453; E Rice 172-491. R Reed 245-562. R Fay 186-538. D Endres 215-596. S Davis 200-556. M Davis 5C0; B Woodmansee 491 Womens High Games & Series B Roberts 445. D Loftus 176. F Ruthniff 18'. C Reed 158. S i. wman 166-443. B AUerdmg 463. M Cole 153. S Rose 164-447. B Johnson 192, D Sinclair 186-495. R Cole 182; S Neymeiyer 161. D McCole 177-470 SAVE MONEY Sunday Night Mixed Really Returns 6| l-;-38';. Dynamites •61 39. Awesome 4 57'?424. Misfits 5743. Diehard' <* 44 I-carsome 4 <*-44. B S er\ 5545. Leftovers 5347. Friends <|' ;-48’-?. H & L 50*749'-;. Hooter Crew 50-34. Load Hogs IS 52 lucky Strikes 46'749';. Wanderers 46 50. Alley Cats 44-51 G. Holev Rollers 40' • 595. Not the Rude Ones 35 5 -65 <* 33omens High Series and (James — D Kelley 193 528. S Sanborn 216-527 I) VanCampen 184-500. D Bartimus |9|499. T Evans 196470. M Briggs 179469, S Snider 18'468 S Cross 175440. T Hues 152440. L Friend 165 419. J Mead 140482 K Becker 195. B Moody 186. M Snyder 180. I Allen 166. D Lambeth 156. M Hodges IM D VX.xxJs 146 ■•TOP^JUALITY SALES AND SERVICE AT A LOW PRICE" • *1 « d KEY CLEANING SERVICES :: * CARPET ond VINYL SALE (In home & business showings) * CARPET ond FURNITURE CLEANING * LOW. LOW PRICES COMPLETE COMMERCIAL •nd RESIDENTIAL SERVICE 948-8381 TOM FRITH • DAVID MCWILLIAMS. CO OWNERS SAVE MONEY B Ixraguc: (.old l-akewood Merchants Hastings Savings'Loan Tooth Fairies Viking Co’’••rat ion Pennoc k Hospital Hastings Fiberglass 74, 5 2 4 ; 2 5 7.2 7-4 7-4 4.5 jo o.| । Results C League Ag Boys 46 vs Riverbend 32 Union Bank 40 vs Art Mead Auto 41 B League Hastings Savings and Loan 58 vs Viking 33. Lakewood Merchants 63 vs Tooth Fairies 38. Bliss 61 vs Blairs Land scapping 75. FlcxFab4l vs. Clearview Pro perties 79. Pennock Hospital 29 vs Hastings Fiberglass 28. I-arry Poll Realty 46 vs Air Jonah 44 A League |SC 99 vs Hamilton Ex cavaung 79. Peierson 62 vs Siegel Hud wn/Fishcr/Gee 55; Pelersom. 68 vs Peters rood and Spirits 62 ELECTION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of The COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is Hereby Given that a SPECIAL ELECTION will be held in the COUNTY OF BARRY and State of Michigan, on Tuesday, March 15, 1994 For the purpose of voting on the following proposal to amend the Constitution of the State of Michigan PROPOSAL A A PROPOSAL TO INCREASE THE STATE SALES AND USE TAX RATES FROM 4% TO G%, LIMIT ANNUAL INCREASES IN PROPERTY TAX ASSESSMENTS, EXEMPT SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGES FROM UNIFORM TAXATION REQUIREMENT AND REQUIRE 3/4 VOTE OF THE LEGISLATURE TO EXCEED STATUTORILY ESTABLISHED SCHOOL OPERATING MILLAGE RATES Should this Proposal be adopted? DENA A MILLER ASSYRIA TWP CLERK 10570 M-66 NASHVILLE Ml 49073 PHONE (616) 758-3410 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP CLERK 1815 LACEY RD DOWLING Ml 49050 PHONE (616) 721-9905 TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TWP CLERK 4205 DAVIDSON RD HASTINGS Mt 49058 PHONE (616) 945-9304 SUSAN K BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP CLERK 9752 EVART RD NASHVILLE Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-1859 LOIS BROMLEY BARRY TWP CLERK 2570 OSBORNE RD DELTON Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 671-5653 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD SHELBYVILLE Ml 49344 PHONE (616) 672-7149 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP CLERK 85 WELCOME RD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (6161 945-5930 N0RMAJEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP CLERK 10115 S NORRIS RD DELTON Ml 49046 PHONE 1616) 623-2664 JUNIA JARVIE CASTLETON TWP CLERK 1954 PRICE RD. BOX 715 NASHVILLE Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-0830 BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARIER TWP CLERK 2561 HEATH RD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (6161 948-2194 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP CLERK 885 RIVER ROAD HASTINGS Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-9690 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP CLERK 200 E MAIN ST MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 PHONE (6161 795-7202 SHIRLEY R CASE HOPE TWP CLERK 5463 S WALL LAKE ROAD HASTINGS Ml 49058 (HOME) (616) 945-5722 (OFFICE) idol 948-2464 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP CLERK 156 S MAIN WOODLAND Ml 48897 PHONE (6161 367-4915 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP CLE RK 6925 PARMALEE RD MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 HARVEY VANDER BEE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK 284 N BRIGGS RD MIDDLEVILLE Ml 49333 PHONE (6161 795-9091 SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S BROADWAY HASTINGS Ml 49058 (6161 945-2468 Electors who wish to receive an absent voter ballot for Special Election by mail, submit application from your local Clerk no later than March 12, 1994, at 2:00 p.m. March 14, 1994, 4:00 p.m. Electors qualified to obtain an absent voter ballot for Special Election may vote in Clerk's office. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 3. 1994 Trial date scheduled for Delton man accused of stalking, assault An Apnl 4 tn al date was set for a 3 J-yearold Delton man accused of stalking and assaulting a woman in November and December A March 16 final pre-tnal and motion hearing also was scheduled for Jerry I. Staley. Staley faces two charges of assault with a dangerous weapon, for allegedly attacking the woman with a knife and a baseball bat These charges carry maximum sentences of four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, or both lie is also charged with aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a SI.000 fine, or both It also can be punishable by no less than five years on probation Staley also faces a charge of maliciously causing less than SI00 in damage to the woman's automobile, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a S100 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender Staley stood mute to the charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf In other recent court business: • A 20-ycar-old Middleville man accused of assaulting a man in January with a metal bar and a car stood mute to the charges Not guilty pleas were entered on Carl D COURT NEWS: Foster's behalf. Foster is charged with two counts of assaulting the man with a dangerous weapon, a charge punishable by up to four years in pnson or a S2.000 fine, or both A pre-trial was set for March 17 • A 28-year-old Hastings man charged with five counts of being a felon in possession of firearms and a count ol being a habitual offender stood mule to those charges. Not guilty pleas were entered on lidward L. Ricketts' behalf. Ricketts is accused of possessing and buying firearms last year while being ineligible to do so. Ricketts is not allowed to own firearms because he was convicted of breaking and entering in 1989 and the requirements to regain eligibility had not been met. Being a felon in possession of a firearm is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Recreation Liq“ifire 440 $650. 945-4810. / ()W A LOST: FEMALE BLACK CHOW. chokc chl,n „d license. Reward. 721-8834. ANTIQUE SHOW. BARRY EXPO CENTER. MARCH 12 AND 13. SAT. 10-8P.M, SUN IO6PJ4. THE BARRY EXPO COMPLEX IS LOCATED ON M-37 BETWEEN HASTINGS AND MIDDLEVILLE. A GREAT QUALITY SHOW $2.00 ADM Help Wanted BOOKKEEPER/GIFT SHOP BUYER establishes and main­ tains accounting systems, posts and prepares variety of financial reports. Orders and stock/ gift shop merchandise. High School diploma or equivalent, plus 2 years bookkeeping experience, drivers license. 20 hours per week, plus weekend special events. Monday and Friday 8 hours, Wednesday 4 hours, sick and annual leave benefit Fill out application w/3 complete work references, by March 11 th. 1994, al Charlton Park. 2545 S. Charl­ ton Park Road, Hastings, 945 3775 EOE CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION. This position provides the opportunity to work within a growing menial health agency to serve the developmen tally disabled and mentally ill populations. The position requires creativity and fie ability as well as the ability to function in a team atmosphere. Applicant must possess a bachelors degree in human services. Responsibili­ ties include outreach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, supervision of persons m community settings, liaison with licensing agencies, and maintenance of records. A car is required Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 West Green Street. Hastings. Michi­ gan. 49058. No phone calls please. CHALLENGING OPPORTUNTTY to work with persons with developmental disabilities. High school diploma or equiva­ lent and drivers license required. Part time $5.50 per hour 945-9613.__________________ DRIVER: Start at 22- loaded or empty, unload pay up to $65 Layover pay. no out of pockci expense. Blue Cross Blue Shield. 401K. tractor assign­ ment. home weekly. Dispatcher former OTR driver Located in Kalamazoo Cail Marv at 1 600466 4275_____________ FACTORY POSITIONS AVAILABLE on all shifts for dependable persons, able to work in Kentwood in Grand Rapids Jobs available include, plastic injection, inspection, assembly and general labor Apply at AD1A Personnel Services. 2842 Eastern SE. just south of 28th Street (Grand Rapids), daily from 8am 3pm. with 2 pieces of I D.. Many of our positions offer full time hire potential For further informa non, please call 1 246 6300 LEGAL SECRETARY for busy law firm Legal and computer experienced preferred. Send resume in care of the Reminder. Ad»266. PO Box 188. Hastings. Ml 49058__________________ LOCAL COMPANY HAS POSITION OPEN for full Ume account manager with good driving record. Apply in person al Coleman Rentals 725-C. W Stale. Ear Rent A ONE BEDROOM «pL $300 I month plus deposit No pets. Middleville. 795-7290. FOR RENT Deluxe 2 bedroom duplex, with garage and laundry room. 945-3445. 945-3245 (After 6:00 pm).____________ OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Approx 1,000 sq. ft. Professional building. 945-3495.___________________ OVERLOOKING ALGON­ QUIN LAKE Spacious 2 bedroom apartment, air, garage, laundry room, share power, $480. per month. 945-4330. I'or Sale lutotnotive 1987 ESCORT WAGON good condition. $2,200 OBO Call xftCT 5pm, 948-2916.________ 1988 PLYMOUTH Horizon, 4/dr. 5 speed manual transmis­ sion. good condition. Call 616-693-2419. alter 6:00pm. 1990 FORD PROBE CL 24,000 MILES, LADY OWNED, EXCELLENT Sil APE7CLEAN. BRIGHT BLUE COLOR, GRAY INTERIOR, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, STEREO CASSET­ TE. 4 WAY DRIVER SEAT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BOOKS AT $8,000, MAKE ME AN OFFER. 945-2090 AFTER 5P.M. OR LEAVE MESSAGE ANYTIME. FOUR MICHELIN RADIALS P-215-70R15, in excellent condition. S50. 945-5926. .Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2 75 for I st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. DANNER: $2 00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: S2-5O for 1st 5 words, 10c each word thereafter •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)____________________ LOSE WEIGHT and eat the foods you like Free recorded message gives details. Call (616)948-3614_______________ ADULT FOSTER CARE has one opening. Private room. prefer private pay. 948-9433. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding Estimates Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Wil! clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message WILL TEAR DOWN. CLEAN UP, AND haul away old bams, sheds, out buildings, free for materials Call Duane al 948-2720 FOR SALE COCKATIEL $60. with new cage and accesso­ ries. Call Curt, 517-852-3941. Real Estate FOR SALE five bedroom home, near school. 945-9657. $ WE PAY TOP DOLLARS FOR LAND CONTRACTS $ Fast cash, no closing costs Prudential Funding Group. 1-800-860-6248. Ear Sale DON'T MISS AUNT ELLENS ATTIC Spring FUN sale! Need space for beautiful sluff coming in. The more you buy the cheaper it gels’! Dellon, M-43. 623-8900,____________ FIREWOOD $30. a face cord. 721-TREE.__________________ MAPLE SYRUP lowest pnccs pc' a guaranteed high quality syrups. Volume discount!, wholesale prices for area businesses. From HILLTOP MAPLES. Free samples at the farm 852-1935______________ WEIGHT BENCH & weights $40.00 Call 948-2065 after 5:00p.m. Business Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy • Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-8733 anytime. Complete tree service, free estimates, fully insured. Thank You CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my fami­ ly and friends for all the beauti­ ful cards and gifts for my 80th. birthday. God bless you all ___________ Laverne VanScyo. CARD OF THANKS Cub Scout Pack 3077 would like to thank the following businesses for their support for making our Blue & Gold Banquet such a success. Terry 's Tick Tot k Restaurant, Arby’s. Granny's General Store, Rocloff Dairy. Holsum Bread Co.. McDonalds, Bosley's Phar­ macy. Tom's Market. Hook's Drug Store, MasorvDavis Line. Parts Plus. Wilder's. Country Pantry. Richie's and Plumb's Special thanks to the First United Methodist Church for the donation of their facilities THANK YOU Thank you to the many fnends and relatives who came to my 80th birthday party on February 6th at the Zion Lutheran Church Thanks also for the beautiful cards and their messages- I received 113. God Bless All ____ ___________ Violet Jordan THANK YOU Thank you friends for sending cards on our 40th Anniversary So many remembered and wrote Thank you children Bill &. Tress Smiticr Sec you in spring' A March 17 pre-tnal was scheduled • A 29-year-old Hastings man charged with two counts of delivering marijuana pleaded not guilty to those charges Franklin L. Ricketts is accused of delivering marijuana on two occasions in July Delivering marijuana carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a S2.000 fine, or txxti A March 17 pre-tnal was set • An Apnl 11 tnal was scheduled for a 49year-old Grand Rapids man accused of possessing manjuana in October and being a habitual offender. An April 8 final pre-trial and motion hearing also were scheduled fix Stephen V Parker Parker faces a charge of possessing marijuana, double penalty, which is punishable by up to two years in pnson ex a $2,000 fine or both He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence of the possession Local woman is related to 2 fire victims J-Ad Graphics News Service “Il's a terrible thing for anybody to go through," Dorothy Wolfe said Wednesday of last week's Muskegon apartment fire that killed a pair of 14-month-old fraternal twins. Wolfe, a Hastings resident, was the step­ great grandmother of lhe twins. Cody and William Burroughs, died when lhe early morning fire badly damaged their apartment Tuesday morning. Feb. 22. Wolfe said she first heard about the fire while watching the evening news Tuesday night. She said she recognized lhe family's names when they were read on the news She then turned lhe channel and watched similar stories on other stations. she said. The fire was reported at 8:23 a.m. by a neighbor, and firefighters arrived at lhe scene minutes later, according to media reports. Firefighters reportedly said lhe twins, who shared lhe same crib, were probably dead before the fire trucks arrived. Two 22-year-old women, who were baby­ sitting at lhe home, and the twins' 3-year-old brother Clinton Jr. made it safely out of lhe home Firefighters said the bedroom of the apartment was destroyed and lhe rest of lhe apartment was smoke damaged The twins' mother. Tammie Burroughs, was at work a local convenience store when the fire occurred. Wolfe said. She said Tammie had to be taken to the hospital briefly to be treated for shock after hearing the news. The twins' father, Clinton Burroughs, a truck driver, was on the west coast when the fire occurred. Wolfe said he parked his truck and flew back the minute he heard the news He returned home by Tuesday evening. Wolfe said she had never seen the twins, though their mother and brother had visited her. Not actually seeing the twins before their death has made the tragedy a little easier to bear, she said, but it still hits close to home. "It's still in the family and has ns effects." she said. Larry Robbins, chief of the Muskegon Fire Department, said investigators believe the fire was started by the twins' brother Clinton, who they suspect was playing with a cigarette lighter. Investigators can find no other reason for the blaze, he said. Robbins said the 3-year-old is loo young to have known what he was doing, though. The department recommended the family get counseling, he said. The family is slaying with relatives since their apartment was so badly damaged, Robbins said. He did not know if the family had insurance. The twins were buried Friday morning in Muskegon. Wolfe said. ' I charge to 15 years m prison Parker stood mule lo the charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered ini his behalf • A former Delton man who was convicted in 1992 of larceny in a building and being a habitual offender, fourth offense, had his sentence reduced Visiting Circuit Judge Patrick I! McCauley sentenced Steven S Cody. 31. to seven to 15 years in pristwi and (xdered him to pay $350 m restiiutiiMi Cody was given 860 days credit Cody had been sentenced in 1992 by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster to sevcn-and-a-half to I* years in pnson on the charges The Michigan Court of Appeals ordered Cody to be rc-sentenccd because they fixind errors tn his onginal sentencing Dunng the original sentencing, the court failed to resolve a challenge to the accuracy of information in the pre-sentence repext. denied Cody his right of allocution by preparing his sentencing departure form before lhe sentencing hearing and imposed costs on Cody when the court had no statutory authority to do so. the Appeals Court said. Cody pleaded guilty in 1992 to the larceny and habitual offender charges as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office In exchange, lhe prosecutor dropped a charge of uttering and publishing. • A 26-year-old Hastings man accused of stealing and using a financial transaction device pleaded guilty to one of those charges Robert J Mason II pleaded guilty to using the device, a felony punishable by up lo four years in pnson or a $1,000 fine, or both, and a charge he is a habitual offender In exchange fix his pleas, the prosecutor's office agreed to drop the charge that Mason stoic the device, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, or both The prosecutor also agreed to recommend to lhe court that Mason receive a sentence of probation with jail time Sentencing was set for March 17. • A 17-year-old Wayland man who used a pickup truck without the owner's permission in September was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four years in pnson. John A. Young also was ordered to pay $2336 in restitution and $2,000 in costs. Young pleaded guilty m January to the charge of taking the pickup without permission, a high-court misdemeanor In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Young stole the truck, which is a felony. Young told the court during his plea that he walked to lhe Yankee Springs Township home where lhe truck was parked The keys were in the truck, he said, so he got in and drove away. Young said he drove to Hastings. Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids before the truck s engine seized up He then abandoned the vehicle, he said POLICE BEAT: Injured youngster's condition improves HASTINGS — A 15-year-old Hastings High School freshman hurt in a two-vehicle crash last Wednesday. Feb 23. was listed in senous condition Wednesday afternoon al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids Meredith Carr had been listed in critical condition last week. Carr was a passenger in a car that was hit by a pickup truck al the corner of Clinton and South Hanover streets just after 8 a.m Hastings City Police said Jason Can. 20. of Hastings was driving the car west on Clinton when he pulled into lhe South Hanover interseaion in front of a pickup truck. Jason Carr, a Hastings High School graduate and a student at Kt-ilogg Community College, told police be did not sec the oncoming pickup, which was driven by Forrest Parsons. 31. of Battle Creek. The truck hit the passenger side of Carr’s vehicle. Meredith Can was riding in the back seal of the car and suffered head injuries She was extricated from the wreckage by Hastings Fire Department personnel. Jason Can and his sister Amanda, 15. who was riding in the front passenger seat, also were injured in the accident. They were taken lo Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Amanda Can is also a freshman at Hastings High School. Parsons was not reported injured in the accident. Tools and power booster stolen from garage HASTINGS — Several tools worth $150 and a $200 radio power booster were reported stolen last Monday. Feb 21. from a garage on East South Street. Hastings City Police said. The stolen tools included five wrenches, a cordless drill, boll cutters, a tow rope and a timing light The victims told police they were not sure when the items were taken. Deputies to seek charges in attack CARLTON TWP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies arc seeking to charge a 24-yearold Hastings man with felonious assault for allegedly attacking a 35-year-old Hastings man with an iron cylinder. The viaim told deputies the 24-year-old knocked at the door of his Fighter Road home at 10:32 p.m. The two got into an argument and the 24-year-old punched lhe victim twice in the face, the victim said. The two reportedly wrestled on the ground outside the residence until lhe 24-year-old got up and hit lhe victim in the head with the cylinder. He then left the scene, troopers said. The victim was taken to Pennock Hospital where he received stitches for a cut to lhe back of his head, troopers said The matter has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor s Office. Grand Rapids teen charged in chase HASTINGS — A 19-year-old Grand Rapids man has been charged with leading Hastings City Police officers on a chase down M-37 into Calhoun County Sunday morning. Freddie L. Harris was arraigned Monday in 56th District Court on charges of fleeing and eluding, drunken driving and not having a driver s license. Hastings City officers said they saw Harris Sunday at 2:49 a.m. driving south on Hanover in the middle of the two southbound lanes Harris was weaving his car and following the car in front of him too closely, officers said. Police followed Hams and med to pull him over but he would not stop, officers said. Harris continued south, reportedly driving al speeds up to 80 mph. At M-37 and Hutchinson Road. Hams lost control of his car on the snow-covered road while going around a curve, officers said He slid into the parking lot of a bar. and his car came to rest against a large snow pile, police said. Hams was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated, and then taken to the Barry County Jail, officers said Rihcr said Hams smelled of alcohol when they spoke to him at the hospital Bike stolen from storage area RUTLAND TWP — A $150 bicycle was stolen from an old school house on State Road being used as a storage shed. Barry County Sheriff s deputies said. The victims told deputies the bike was taken between Feb. 16 and last Thursday. Feb 24. One hurt ir^two-vehicle collision The brochure. Swindlers are Calling, gives you 10 ways to avoid being a victim of telemarketing fraud SO you won't be just a statistic Call for a free copy! 800-621-3570; 800-572-9400 (in Illinois) HASTINGS TWP — A 39-ycar-old Augusta woman was injured in a van-car crash Friday on M-37 south of Shnncr Street, Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report Adell J. Steely sought her own treatment, troopers said. Steely was reportedly following a car ruxth on M-37 when the driver of the car tn front of her. Roberta M Armstrong. 55. of Albion, slowed to make a right turn. Steely was unable to stop on the icy road and rear-ended the car. troopers said. Steely was ticketed for failing to stop in time Hastings man may be charged in break-in HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they are seeking to charge a 28-year-old Hastings man with breaking into a Hastings home Feb 10 The victim told police she returned home that day to find someone had entered her Green Street apartment by breaking through the back door She said the burglar took 30 cassette tapes, a glass and clothes The items reportedly were returned later Officers have turned the case over to the prosecutor's office. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-03-17.pdf 40e61f16e278264bc38c9088aae45359 PDF Text Text Fedewa wins state mat title Village election results surprise Summerfest panel explains rationale See Page 3 See Page 2 SeePage 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. MARCH 17. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO. 2 PRICE 25* Downtown protests Summerfest move News Briefs Fetpausch taking old prescriptions J/cobs-Fdpausch Family Pharmacy is honoring National Poison Prevention Week from now until March 31 by enconragiag local residents to bring in oH prescription bottles, jars or tubes. For every outdated prescription con­ tainer brought tn. Jacobs-Felpsusch will donate 25 cents to Barry Community IxOSpiLl. Officials said the goal is to protect families by having old medicines and supplies disposed of properly. Travel film topic is Switzerland "Switzerland Fanusia" will be the next film in the Haaunga Kiwaru, Ctab'i World Travel Senea at 7 p m Friday at the Central School Auditorium Cun Matson, who has visaed Hastings before, wilt narrate the travelogue, -.hth places special emphasis on Switzerland's uniqueness Highlights from the film include the fixnertsorn. Geneva, castles o» slopes of mountains. Lake Thun anil Interlaken. Berne. Zurich. Rhine Falls. Lucerne, a inp through the Alps. Winterthur and San Moritz Tarkets for the film are available at the door or from any Knsantan Hazel Broun will perform al the organ before the film and during imesnusaion. Seven county offices to move Seven Barry County offices will be moving into the new Coons & Law Building on Court Street in Hastings oeil week. The offices and their phone numbers, include Adult Probation. 948-4872; Cooperative Extension, 948-4862; District Court. 948-4835; Probue Court and Juvenile Division. 948-4842; Pro­ secuting Attorney. 948-4850. Substance Abuse. 948-4866; and Youth Service Bureau. 948-4877 Call the above numbers to find out when their old offices will be closed, when their moves will be complete and new offices open. The new address of the Courts & Law Building is 220 W. Court Si. Magazine praises new water plant The new Hastings *aier treatment plant was featured in a story in the February issue of Michigan Water Works. published by the Michigan Department of Public Health, Michigan Section. American Water Works Assoc lauoo The article praised the city for “in­ novative contract strategy" that realized a 20 percent savings on total project costs. The article said. "The City of Hastings water treatment plant is an ex­ ample of a local government working with its consulting engineer to achieve both goals (establish a quality system and save money).” Praise was give to the city for "getting the most for its scarce construction dollars." The cry used a "direct procurement" strategy, buying equipment directly from the manufacturer to create more comptetitive bidding. It then had equip­ ment installation undertaken through a separate general contract. The article added that "This new facility will provide the city and its residents with a reliable, high quality supply of treated water well into the 21st century.” The design for the new water treat­ ment facility was completed in June 1992 and construction occurred between August 1992 and last November. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 Delton's new post office Customers and employees are enjoying the new Delton Post Office facilities, located at 10175 S. Wai Lake Rd. (M-43). that offer spacious parking, four times as much room in the 5.000-square-foot building and noontime hours. At the old post office on Orchard Street, the post office closed from 12 noon to 1 p.m. everyday. Landfill hearings set Staff Writer How do you feel about quadrupling the size of Hastings Sanitary Service and allow­ ing 12 other counties to send in their solid Those who would like io majre thHr views known on that issue will have the opportunity in May. A committee appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners has been studying the idea of regionalization of the landfill, and has set two public meetings to listen to what the public bas to say. May 12 at 7 p.m. and May 20 al 1:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School lecture hall arc the dales and times for the "input" «“,OOT 11 1 "Were pra going were joing io til and receive." salrnDr. V. Harry Adrounie. chair man of the 13-member panel called the Barry County Solid Watte Plan­ ning Committee. , by David T. Young Editor The Summerfest may be beaded back to Fish Hatchery Park this summer, but not without protest from downtown merchants. The Hastings City Council Monday night approved in a 5-3 vote the concept of having the annual celebration at Fish Hatchcry Park, granting a request from the Summerfest Committee, which voted 17-2 to have the event at the park in the last weekend of August. Summerfest. started in 1978 by Bob Johnston and Mike McKay, was held in the downtown area each year until last August, when the "Streetscape” project forced the committee to move the site to Fish Hatchcry Park. The committee, for the most part, liked the way things went at that location and has decided to have Summerfest there again. But the council received a petition bearing signatures of downtown business owners who want Summerfest back. The petition, signed by 32 people, read. "The merchants have come to depend on that weekend for people to wander in and out of their establishments. We certainly understand the move to Fish Hatchery Park this year, but arc very concerned about taking it away from the downtown area and depriving us of the very intent it was started for. “Many businesses noticed dramatic de­ clines in what used to be a profitable and good public relations weekend. The under­ signed are of this opinion and arc very con­ cerned in bringing Summerfest back to the downtown area. The petition listed as drawbacks to the Fish Hatchery site last August were: • There was no parade. • Senior citizens had too far to walk. • Potential safety hazards of the ponds to children. • No opportunity to connect the downtown with the park. • Outsiders who don't pay local taxes com­ ing in and reaping Financial benefits, making their money here and spending it elsewhere. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum, chair of the Parks and Recreation Commitlee, said her group had talked with Summerfest Committee representatives after the petition had been received and she had thought the concerns had been dealt with. Council woman Miriam White said, "Un­ fortunately. (Summerfest hac) outgrown the streets. There's more room al Fish Hatchery Park for the vendors than on the courthouse lawn (downtown), especially now. with the fountain installed.” Councilman Frank Campbell agreed with the downtown merchants. "It started downtown, and that's where it should be." Campbell saul he wasn't at all happy with last ye.»/s location, citing problems such as parking charges and people having to walk in the dark to their cars Linda Watson, a former council member and a member of the Airport Commission, said. "Fm disappointed they're even consid­ ering putting it back there (at Fish Hatcher. See SUMMERFtSl, continued on pace 5 See LANDFILL, continued on page 14 County overwhelmingly approves 'A1 Barry County voters overwhelmingly chose Proposal A in the special statewide election Tuesday on school Finance reform. Voters sutewide approved the plan to in­ crease the sutc sales tax by roughly a 2-to-1 margin, but in Barry County, a whopping 81 percent chose A over the backup plan, which would have raised the state income tax The margin here was 4-to-l. as nearly 16,000 residents showed up at the polls A total of 13.059 voters supported the ballot proposal, while just 2.824 opposed it. Pro­ posal A did not lose in any of the precincts voting The increase in the state sales tax. from four to six cents on the dollar, will uke effect May I Proposal A and the backup sUtutory plan were offered because last summer the State Legislature decided to eliminate property uxes as the principal means of Financing public schools. So alternative ways to fund schools was made necessary . Other provisions of Proposal A will be: — A cap on property assessment increases each year to 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less — A reduction in homestead property taxes to six mills and in business, commcncal and industrial property to 24 mills. The state-wide average for millage rates had been about 34 mills. The statutory plan would have reduced the homestead property tax rate to 12 mills. — A cut in the state income tax. from 4.6 to 4.4 percent. The backup plan would have increased the rate to 6 percent — Keeping the single business tax al 2.35 percent. The backup plan would have increas­ ed the rate to 2.75 percent. — Ar. increase in taxes on cigarettes, from 25 to 75 cents per pack Critics of Proposal A essentially said they didn't believe it will create a stable source of funding for schools. Opponents included the Michigan Education Association, the Michigan Municipal League and the tobacco lobby. Some critics say there will be a $900,000 shortfall in funding for education with ap­ proval of the ballot plan. Chief supporters of A were Gov. John Engler, the Michigan Chamber of Commerce, business groups and the Michigan Farm Bureau. Ebersole virus found; center opens Saturday by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A virus that caused gastrointestinal illness in Hastings school children, youngsters from other school districts and staff at the Vernon D. Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion and Conference Center has been identi­ fied. The cause was found io be in a batch of home made cookies prepared by ill staff ser­ vice workers in November. The Center, located near the Gun Lake area and operated by the Lansing School District, has been closed during an investigation to find the source of the illness and will open again this Saturday. What was causing the intermittent "stom­ ach flu" has been the subject of exhaustive investigation by the Allegan. Barry-Eaton, Ingham and Genesee County health depart­ ments as well as the Michigan Department of Public Health, said Environmental Health Director James Schnackcnberg of the BarryEaton District Health Department. The virus which caused four outbreaks of illness in children amending the educational camp, including Hastings elementary stu­ dents. is the Norwalk virus, a common in­ fectious cause of short duration vomiting and/or diarrhea. Some students from Northeastern and Southeastern elementary schools became ill on Tuesday of their week-long study trip in November, and more on Wednesday and Thursday When more became ill on Friday, for a total of 40 children, the decision was made to bring them home early. A letter was sent to parents explaining what happened, and the same day. the BarryEaton District Health Department started an investigation into the possibility of food poisoning. Schnackenberg said finding the cause was made more difficult when some groups be­ came ill and others a few weeks later did not. The cookies, which are baked 30 dozen at a time, were frozen along with previously prepared uncontaminated batches so some groups did not get the contaminated cookies, while others did. Procedures have been put into place to avoid such a happening again. "From the period of early November. 1993, to early February, 1994, the Center hosted nine groups. Four of these nine groups reported that a large proportion of their mcmbcis had become ill cither at the Center or shortly after returning from the Center. The outbreaks occurred in groups of children visiting the Center from Nov. 7-12 in 1993, Jan. 10-12. Jan 17-19. and Jan. 31-Feb. 4. in 1994. "A pattern of illness in all groups was similar. Ill attendees tended to experience sudden onset of nausea followed shortly thereafter by vomiting; some experienced di­ arrhea. Although illness was severe in some children, most children recovered from a few hours to a few days after onset. A few chil­ dren were seen in the emergency room, but none required hospitalization. "Three groups xisited the Center between the first and second outbreaks without re­ porting illness; two groups visited the Cen­ ter between the third and fourth outbreaks without reporting illness. The second and third outbreaks occurred among groups visit­ ing the Center sequentially." read the report See VIRUS, continued on page 3 Guitarist finds new fans at St. Rose Classical guitarist David Russell, who has earned international acclaim, answers questions from St Rose School children after he performed a mini-concert for them Tuesday afternoon in Hastings In the evening at St Rose Church, a capacity crowd gave Russell a standing ovation for his excellent performance, which was sponsored by the Fontana Concert Society Russel is from Spain but his mother. Ann Meade, an award winning artist and executive director of the ForMana Society, lives on the outskirts of Hastings �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17, 1994 County tries for state Block Grant for human services complex by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Hopes (or a centralized complex to bouse community human service agencies in Barry County are tied to getting a $400,000 stale Community Development Block Grant. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers last week agreed to have the County/Cily of Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission submit a notice of intent to apply for the grant to develop a Community Resource Network Campus. News Briefs Lakewood mulls 8-period day Lakewood High School officials are studying a possible change in the school day to accommodate more elective course offerings for students The proposed, but yet to be approved restructured school day uimjIJ consist of eight 47-minute periods with four minutes between classes Students then could lake five, six or seven academic classes and have a mandatory period at a proposed academic center, which is in­ tended to reinforce the concept that work can and must be completed Three separate lunch periods would be offered and the day either would begin at the same time it is now or start earlier The restructuring proposal began to take shape in 1993. when English teachers a^roached high school depart­ ment heads to add freshman English without removing speech from the cur­ riculum and found out that the move wasn’t possible Proponents say many students are unable to take art. vocal music or other electives because of a lack of a lack of scheduling space The complex would be located on 15 acres of donated property off South Hanover Street (M-37) in Hastings. The total project is estimated to cost $4 million The purpose of the complex is to benefit low to moderate income families, senior cit­ izens and the handicapped by locating a number of human services agencies at one location. Services from these agencies are some­ times difficult for clients because the agen- Registrations set for kindergarten Registration for kindergartners for the next school year will be from 8:30 a m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. March 23. 24 and 25. Il is not necessary or advisable io br­ ing the child at the time of registration, school officials said Parents will be ask­ ed to complete an information sheet and are asked to bring a copy of the child's birth certificate to the meeting Il is also important to bring a copy of the child's immunization records. Im­ munizations must be complete before school attendance in the fall. Parents also will be given appoint­ ments for a pre-enrollment screening test for vision and hearing, as well as a school readiness test Marine division reunion planned A reunion for members of the 6th Manne Division that fought in the Pacific Theater in World War 11 is scheduled for Apnl 16 at the VFW Club in Delton The division was said to have taken three-quarters of the Japanese island of Okinawa in 1945 It was deactivated a year after the war ended Veteran Jeff Fciler said organizers ahve sent out about 100 invitations to former Marines. Anyone who was a Manne in the divi­ sion is asked to cal) Fciler at 721 -9775 or Ken Long at 671-4858 Nashville fails to pass budget Williams Family will sing tonight Lack of a twothirds majority caused the Village of Nashville's proposed 1994-95 to remain in limbo last Thursday The Village Council soted 4-1 to pass the new budget, but at least five of the seven council members must approve k before it can be considered adopted Absent were Trustees Carroll Wolfe and Jeff Beebe. Voing “yes” were Village President Ted Spoelstra. Steve Corwin. Sue VanDcrske and Richard Chaffee Richard Tobias cast the one "no” vote. A special meeting will be scheduled in order to attempt o pass the budget later this month The village*.* fiscal year for 1993-94 ended March I and the old budget no longer is in effect. The Williams Family, a bluegrass group from the Byron Center and Dorr area, will be the featured group at the Musicians* Showcase at Arby's Restaurant tonight at 6-30 The next Showcase will tx: on March 31. with Ray Overholt. Hosea Hum­ phrey. Jeff and Dedo and Steve Reid performing Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Walk honors woman's memory More than $1.000 was med in a re­ cent mini-’’Walk for Warmth" in memory of Barb Frye, who was director of Adventist Community Center The walk was sponsored by the Seventh Day Aventis! Church as a way to honor Frye. Twenty-five walkers gathered 156 pledges and walked to benefit the Community Action Agency "Walk for Warmth" program that helps pay heat and electricity for people in need The walk started at the Seventh Day Adventist Church on Terry Lane and refreshments were waiting for the walkers at the end of their routes Martha Timm took over for Frye as director of the center Government Day slated for May 10 The Barry Intermediate School District has scheduled the annual Close Up/Government Day program for May 10 at the Episcopal Parish House in Hastings The program is intended for juniors or seniors in the Barry Intermediate School District who are taking history, govern­ ment or civics classev The day will feature speakers and guests who arc suc­ cessful in their careers in government. BISD Supt Thomas Mohler said some officials already have agreed to take part, including Hastings Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. City Clerk Sharon Vickery . Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Barry County Sheriff David Wood. Probate Court representatives Robert Nida and Ed Dobson. County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough and Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce Executive Director Dixie StadelManshum Mohler said he expects officials from the Joint Economic Development Com­ mission. Hastings Fire Department. Hastings City Police. Hastings Post of the Michigan State Police. Barry County Cooperative Extension Service. Hastings and Delton schools, political parties and county also will be on hand to discuss their careers and answer questions des are scattered around the city, a lack of parking exists at many of the offices and many of the agencies arc in buildings that are not currently handicapped accessible, ac­ cording to the JEDCs description of the priposed project Agencies committed to locating tn the proposed complex arc the County Depart­ ment of Social Services. County Health De­ partment. Community Action Agency. Commission on Aging. Habitat for Human­ ity. Ixive Inc.. Head Start. Red Cross and Barry Community Hospice. Up to 100 percent of the client* served by many of the agencies arc low-income and the county poverty level has risen 13.5 percent between 1980 and 1990. according to the JEDC. Currently many of the agencies arc in vio­ lation of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the new updated complex will allow the agencies to comply with the federal mandates, according to the JEDC. Grant funds are being sought to install a storm and sanitary sewer, detention ponds, water main and construct a road The road would lead to land that will be developed into a complex for the agencies. If the grant is awarded, the JEDC would administer the funds. Other funding sources will include private donations and bonding. Engineering and ar­ chitectural services will be provided as in­ kind services. The county hopes the project can begin in March 1995 and be completed in the fall of 1996 The idea for the Barry Community Re­ source Network was formed by action of the County Board of Commissioners in January. 1993 and nurtured by the boards Health and Human Services Committee. Getting the grant may be a long shot. commented Commissioner Marjorie Radant JEDC Executive Director Joseph Rahn noted that the Community I>evelopmcnt Block Grant like the county wants is usually awarded to federally mandated projects. Only $4.5 million is available statewide and only 17 projects were accepted last year from about 1.200 applicants. Previously as much as $40 million was available. Rahn said. The county is applying for funds under the Rebuild Michigan Communities Program, one of seven segments of the Community Development Block Grants. In actuality, the grants are political git’s, said Commissioner Mark Doster. Rahn said he plans to get letters of sup­ port from legislators and Doster noted that "personal appearances’ from legislators would be helpful, too. The county will learn in May if it will be invited to submit a full grant application. tn other business, the county: • Heard Commissioner Sandy James report that a traffic light for the intersection of M-43 and M-37 by the Century 21 office should be installed and operating by the end of this month. She said the information came from State Rep. Robert Bender. RMiddleville. • Changed the date of its second meeting this month to March 29 at 9:30 a.m. Com­ missioners meet on the top floor of the County Courthouse in Hastings. The date change, from the fourth Tuesday of the month was made because three commission­ ers expected to be absent that day • Approved borrowing up to $4 million against the county's 1993 delinquent taxes. Last year, the county authorized borrowing the same amount of money but actually only needed $3,575 million by he time the notes were issued in May because of taxes rmintv treasurer collected in March and April. The county annually borrows the amount of its delinquent taxes so sctxxils and gov­ ernmental units can receive all of their rev­ enue on a timely basis The program seems to be working pretty well. Attorney James While told commis­ sioners. The county treasurer might want to consider borrowing with a capped variable interest rate rather than a fixed rate this year to hopefully keep the interest cost down, be said. The county paid 4.39 percent interest on notes for last delinquent tax fund. "It's probably a point higher now" The borrowing is financed through the is­ suance of limited tax obligation notes, which would be done in late April or early May by a bidding process, be said. The local units have the obligation of repaying the county if the taxes are never paid. White said, which makes the borrowing a "fairly secure program." The interest on the notes is no longer tax exempt because of an Internal Revenue Ser­ vice interpretation about eight years ago. "These are taxable for federal income tax purposes." he said. • Proclaimed this week as National Older Worker Week in Barry County. "Continued and expanded employment of seniors can add to the county's, state's and nation s produc­ tivity. broadening the tax base and continue to add to. rather than draw from the Social Security fund and thus benefit all of soci­ ety." the board's resolution said • Approved the purchase of furniture for the new District Court office in the new Courts and Law Building: $16,844.92 for work stations for court clerks from Office­ ways; and $3,494.74 for a counter work sta­ tion from Joan Jones. The items are to be paid for with increased revenues from district court. K of C plans Tootsie Roll drive The Hastings Knights of Columbus will have its i9th annual loosie Roll fund-raiser Friday. Saturday and Sun­ day. March 25-27. al doorways of stores in Hastings. Delton. Middleville and Nashville Deputy Grand Knight Anthony Sembarski said al! funds will stay in Barry County to benefit local people Proceeds will be used to help retarded children Knights will work in shifts in front of stores over that weekend to give shop­ pers maximum time and opportunity to contribute Home buyers' workshop set The Barry County Cooperative Exten­ sion Service will conduct a home buying workshop from 7 to 9:30 p m Mondays. March 21 and 28. at the Cooperative Ex­ tension office at 301 S. Michigan Ave. The educational program is free and open to anyone interested in buying a home Register by calling the Extension office by Friday or call 948-4862.. One of the highlights of the seminars will be the Michigan Slate Housing Development Authority's new mortgage program that helps families buy a home and provides dollars to make improvments at the same time Information about other housing loans also will be discussed Hastings school conferences set Parent-teacher conferences for the Hastings Area Schools will be held Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. March 23. 24 and 25 Studen.* will attend classes only on the conference days Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual basis The conference schedule at the high school will be 6 to 8 p m Wednesday and I to 3 p m Thursday and Friday The conference schedule at the middle school will be 1 to 3 p m Wednesday. 6 to 8 p m Thursday and I to 3 p.m. Friday Conferences at the middle school and high school will take place in the gym­ nasiums. but on Friday conferences will be in the classrooms at the middle scfkxil Hastings Middle School Science Olympiad winners are (first row. from left to right) Genna Nichols. Ben Bowman. Josh Alderson, Ryan Rude. Kenny Hoxworth, Jeff Doozan. Brooke Rizor, Jay Campbell, (second row) Amanda Buskirk. Charissa Shaw, Amber Wilde, Amber Mikolajczyk, Beau Mason. David Parker, (third row) coach Steve Collins, Ben James. Adam Bancroft. Matl Peake, John Eggers. Nancy Anger, and coach Tim Neason Winners who are not pictured are J. P. DeWitt. Rachel Dreyer. Mary Cravens and Dan Johnson. Middle Schools wins Science Olympiad Hastings Middle School won the junior high school division in the annual Region 10 Science Olympiad Saturday at Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek The Hastings group bested 17 other schools in the competition. Coldwater's Legg Middle School was second. Holland Christian Middle School was third and Gull Lake was fourth. Battle Creek Lake view look first among 17 schools in the high school division. Portage Central was second, followed by Wayland Union and Kalamazxx) Central. All four of the top school units now will go on to the slate finals. The Hastings Middle School team had five firsts, three seconds and four thirds. Placing first in contests were Ryan Rude and Ben Bowman io "Trajectory." Ben Bowman and Charissa Shaw in "Amphibians and Reptiles." Ben Bowman in "Aerodynamics." Jeff Doozan and Brooke Rizor in "Weather." and Doozan in "Bio Process" Earning seconds were David Parker and Jeff Doozan in "Simple Machine," Doozan and Rachel Dreyer in "What Are You Telling Me?" and Amber Mikolajczyk and Amber Wilde in "Science Crime." Third-place finishes were recorded by David Power in "Mousetrap." Jay Campbell and Beau Mason in "Road Rally." Amber Mikolajczyk and Rachel Dreyer in "Metric Mastery." and Beau Mason and Charissa Shaw in "Rocks and Minerals." Though it didn't place among the top four. Hastings had several individuals take first, second or third in different high school contests. Thornapple Kellogg and Delton each had one representative place in the top three Ben Bowman of Hastings and Nicbolai Jacobs and Rebecca Egner of Delton took firsts in "Aerodynamics" and "Metric Mastery," respectively. Three units from Hastings took runner-up slots, including Ivo Vojtek in "Balancing Equations." Amanda Jennings in "Designer Genes" and Jennings and Aaron Schantz in "Nature Quest" Mana Parker and Rhonda Hesselink cf Thornapple Kellogg were third in "Nature Quest' The Olympiad coaches for Hastings were Tim Neeson, lead coach and science coordinator. Steve Collins, assistant coach; and Jan Lawson, elementary science coordinator. By winning the Regional competition, the Hastings Middle School Science Olympiad Team has been invited, for the third year, to compete in the Sceince Olympiad's State Competition at Michigan State University on Saturday. April 23. Decision to move Summerfest not made lightly, says panel co-chair by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer The Summerfest Committee's decision to hold its annual festival at Hastings' Fish Hatchery Park again this year, rather than returning the event to its traditional spot downtown, has caused an uproar of discon­ tent. Olin Bundy, a co-chair of the Summer­ fest Committee, said that the decision "was not made without considerable debate and research" "We want to let people know that it wasn't just an off-the-cuff type thing. It is thought out logistically." Bundy said He said the last two meetings of the Summerfest Committee were devoted to trying to make Summerfest work down­ town. The committee finally decided, though, that holding Summerfest at Fish Hatchery Park again was the only "feasi­ ble" way to hold the festival and maintain it at tbe size it is. he said. If the festival was moved back down­ town. Bundy said, it would have to be scaled down and the events would have to be split up "Many people enjoyed the idea of having it where you can bring the family to one location...where you can spend the whole day," Bundy said. Bundy said that the decision to keep the festival at Fish Hatchery was not unani­ mous. though. He also pointed out that the decision was made by the Summerfest Committee, which is a sub-committec of the Hastings Chamber of Commerce, and not the city council "The city council...fell that we put it in their lap to make the call when actually it was our call." Bundy said The city council did have to approve the committee’s use of city land, though, he said. Bundy said some participants in last year's Summerfest liked the change. Committee Co-ckair Debbie Dorsey spoke to the crafters at the end of last year's festi­ val. Bundy said, and nearly all of them said they had their best Summerfest sales ever. A survey of local merchants was also conducted after last year's festival to find out what they thought of tt*c new location Although the results were mixed, many merchants said that if :he festival was re­ turned to downtown, they did not want ac­ tivities placed in front of their stores. Bundy said. "Some merchants actually thought they had a better sales weekend (last year) due to the availability of parking." he said. Bundy said some aspects of Summerfest will be improved this year, such as parking and park accessibility, which were prob­ lems last year Tbe layout of the festival will be changed to make activities more accessible for people, he said. Other changes will in­ clude an increase in the number of bath­ rooms and an increase in the activity on Sunday. Bundy said the plan this year is to have a pancake breakfast like last year and incor­ porate it with an all-denominational church service. There would also be gospel music and crafters selling their goods �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17, 1994 — Page 3 Rep. Mary Brown makes last-minute pitch against Proposal A by Devid T. Young Editor Though the results from the special elec­ tion on school finance reform in Michigan arc history now. State Rep. Mary Brown was in Hastings last Friday, telling voters why she thinks Proposal A is a bad idea Brown originally was to speak al the monthly "First Friday" forum March 4. but had a scheduling conflict So tbe session was moved to tbe second Friday. March 11, in­ stead. Browns opposition to tbe ballot plan, which will become effective May 1. was based on the contention that it means lower income people will have to pay more for public education while tbe wealthy pay less. "Proposal A is good for people with high income and expensive property," she said. Brown added that moderate income fami­ lies with two working professionals also will do pretty well, but lower income people stand to lose. "That says it all for me." the Democratic state lawmaker said. "Things high income people do (like take ocean cruises) VC not taxable, but things low income people do (like buy goods) are." She said the backup, or statutory plan, which would have gone into effect if Pro­ posal A had failed, balanced tbe financial burden more evenly between business tax­ payers and individual taxpayers. Brown said the ballot plan taxes the indi­ vidual heavily with the increase in the slate sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar At the same time, the backup plan called for an increase in the state income lax. from 4.6 to 6 percent, but it increased the personal de­ duction from $2,100 to $3,000. The sales tax is not deductible on tbe fed­ eral income tax. so we ll send another half billion dollars to Washington." she said. And Michigan doesn't gel a good return on the tax dollars it sends in. so well send mere than we get back." Brown agreed that funding for the schools, about $10.2 billion, basically will be tbe same for schools under either plan, but Pro­ posal A will have an estimated $900 million shortfall, "so there will be pressure to cut other state services," she said. Another reason she didn't support A was that it left uncertainty for townships and cities on revenue sharing and tax increment finance funding. What may have made A very attractive to many was that it lowers taxes on all home­ stead properties to six mills while the statu­ tory plan would have decreased it to 12 mills. However, there was a lot of confusion on what constitutes homesteads, particularly when looking at farm land. Proposal A apparently sees all farm land used for growing something as homestead. But Brown said, "We don't want every­ body who doesn't grow something to have to pay more." • The annual assessment cap of 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is less, also made Proposal A attractive. Brown said. But she said this holds taxes down artificially until a home is sold, when it goes back to market value So bouses that aren't sold will be taxed at a much lower rate than ones that are. even if they are side by side. "When two houses are s'de by side that look alike, one with a higher value than the other, somebody s going to litigate that." she said Brown added that what also made the statutory plan unattractive was that the in­ come tax increase is added on io some city dwellers income taxes. For example, in De­ troit. people pay a 3 percent city income tax. which would have been added to a state rate of 6 percent. During a question and answer period. Dr. Vera Morkovin said she believes "sneaking the sales tax increase into tbe (Michigan) Constitution is dangerous and frightening." calling it regressive. Tbe ballot plan's provision for a hefty in­ crease in cigarette taxes prompted one gen­ tleman in the audience to predict that if Pro­ posal A passed, "There will be a new indus­ try in Michigan — bootlegging " State Rep. Mary Brown talks to a couple of people from the audience in a special First Friday forum that was held on the second Friday In March. Her topic was Tuesday’s vote on statewide school finance reform. Write-ins create contests in Lake Odessa, Freeport Village elections more lively than expected in Barry County J-Ad Graphics News Service Village elections in five Barry County ar­ eas Monday were supposed to be quiet, but there were some fireworks. Lake Odessa didn't have enough candi­ dates for trustee to fill out the ballot, but there was a surprisingly spirited write-in contest. In Nashville, there were no contests for village offices, but a referendum on having a village manager was defeated. Freeport had a large number of write-in voces cast for president, clerk and trustee. And Middleville had two Democrats win seats in a Republican-dominated muncipalily. Woodland was the quietest of the group, as all incumbents ran unopposed and two baJkx issues were approved. NashriUe A proposed local ordinance that would provided for hiring a village manager failed in a 59 to 32 vote. Tbe Village Council previously approved the ordinance, but decided to put it on the ballot after a petition campaign. If it had passed, the ordinance would have spelled out tbe duties, terms of employment and functions of the position. In the contests for village offices. Presi­ dent Ted Spoelstra received 67 votes, Cathy Lentz got 79 for clerk, Lois Elliston 79 for treasurer. Justin Cooley 68 for assessor, and James Hynes 69. Carroll Wolff 55 and Dirk Meersma 47 for trustees' scats All are Re­ publicans. Lake Odessa The surprise came in the race for tbe third trustee's slot, which had no candidate's name on the ballot. Winning tbe post by write-in was Karen Banks with 55 votes. Roger Bar­ num had 22 write-ins, seven others had one and one write-in had two. Trustees elected without opposition were Frederick Wisclogle with 152 votes and Allen Swift with 126. Bill Riggs was elected president to replace the retiring Steve Garlinger. He polled 158 votes. Teresa Struve had 161 for clerk and Suzanne Johnson had 173 for treasurer. All posts are non-partisan. Freeport A total of 129 voters turned out. for a high percentage of 37 for this type of election Republican candidates were the winners, de­ spite active write-in campaigns. Luke Haywood earns several FFA honors and scholarship J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings FFA attended the 66th Sate FFA Convention at Michigan State Univer­ sity recently and members received many state awards. Tbe most recognized individual was Luke Haywood, who was named an outstanding FFA Member for his exceptional "Super­ vised Occupational Experience Program." He was also given the award of Star State Farmer for participation in production agri­ culture with his dairy and beef projects and his tillage test plots. Tbe state star fanner award is presented to the State FFA Degree recipient who has conducted the most out­ standing production agriculture experience program. The award brings a $300 check. He was also named a gold winner in pro­ duction agriculture. Haywood also won the State Dairy Production Award, a check for $100. and tbe right to advance to tbe na­ tional competition. National finalists will go to the 67th Na­ tional FFA Convention in Kansas City, Mo. in November. Tbe dairy production award program rec­ ognizes outstanding FFA members for their ability to efficiently produce and market quahty cattle and diary products. Haywood also received a $1,000 Agnscience scholarship for participation in the Agriscience program, and will compete at Hastings musicians receive top ratings All six musical Hastings school ensembles that took pan in recent musical festivals received Division I ratings, the highest that can be awarded. The Hastings High School conccn and sym­ phonic bands performed last Saturday at Rockford High School for the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association district festival at Rockford High School Joseph LaJoyc. band director, who con ducted the groups, said ajudicators who heard them 'remarked positively in regard to the phrasing and balance concepts which were us­ ed by both bands '' The high school concert choir and Varsity Singers attended a district festival in Kalamazoo last Thursday Choral ensembles also are evaluated on the basis of major musical concepts as they relate to the voice medium, said choir director Patricia LaJoye. who conducted the groups She said one judge remarked that hearing the Hastings choirs made the trip from Detroit worth it. Joan Bosserd-Schroeder directed two mid die school bands that went to Saranac March 5. Judges rated them in the categories of tone, intonation, rhythm, technique and interpretation Bosserd-Schrocder said the adjudicators were complimentary on the students musical maturity and there exemplary behavior and stage deportment Nationals. He was judged on the basis of his research project; bow well agriscience skills were involved, applications and new tech­ nologies learned in agriculture classes; the application of the project to his supervised agricultural program; his academic achieve­ ment and school and community activities. Other winners al tbe convention were: • Agronomic Quiz Bowl- Erin Parker-1st place; Bob Rooney-3rd place; Gordy Bivens. Bob Rooney, Erin Parker and Brian Eggers4th place as a team. • Weed and Crop Identification- Bob Rooney-3rd place; Bob Rooney. Jared Nichols, Gordy Bivens-3 rd place as a team. • Soils Judging- Scott McKelvey-3rd place; Gordy Bivens, Scott McKelvey, Bob Rooney-3rd place as a team. • Operation GreenStripe- Theresa Kelly. Kris Javor, Brian Eggers as presenters- 3rd place. • Prepared public speaking- Luke Hay­ wood -3rd piace-Gold award. State FFA Officers from Hastings for 1994-95 include Kara Endsley. Region V vice president, and Luke Haywood, state president. Hastings FFA delegates to this year's convention are Gordy Bivens and Scott McKelvey. FFA is a national organization of 417.462 members preparing for leadership and careers in tbe science, business and technology of agriculture. Tbe organization has 7545 local chapters located throughout the United Stales. Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. FFA's mission is to make a positive dif­ ference in the lives of students by develop­ ing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. I>ocal, state and national activities are award pro­ grams that provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills acquired through agricultural education. primary. Bennett replaces Lyle Blough, who chose not to sec re-dcction. Joni Morey was elected clerk with 69 votes, while Democrat Kathy Conger had 45. Treasurer Dorothy Kelley had 98 votes and Gordon Yoder had 97. The three trustees who were elected wen Gary Dutcher with 65 votes. Tim Nicholson with 65 and Connie Geiger-Allred with 46. Wnte-ins Rachel Smelker and Jim Yarger each had 43 votes. Democrat Doug Conger had 42 and write-in Mary Eaton had 37. Middkvflk Village President Lon Myers collected 65 votes, despite being a Democrat in Republi­ can territory. Another Democrat. Edward Scbellingcr, polled 49 votes to win a four- year real on the Village Council. Others elected to the council were Repub­ licans James Oliver, with 65 votes; Gerald Stagray, 51; and James French, 64. William S. Miller missed the cutoff, with 44 vexes. Also running unopposed, both Republi­ cans, were Clerk Cheryl Hooper, 63 votes, and Treasurer John Mugridge, 67 votes. A total of 80 voters showed up at the polls. Woodland A one-mill tax proposal for two years for street construction and maintenance was passed 34 to 11 and a renewal of two mills for four years was approved 38 to 7. Running unopposed, with their vote totals, were President Lester Forman 39, Clerk Laurie Duits 39. Treasurer Kathy Stowell 39. and Trustees Betty Carpenter 39. Dareh Slater 38 and Kevin Duits 36. All are non­ partisan Two arrested for selling obscene material to minors HASTINGS — Two area women were arrested March 8, on charges of distribut­ ing obscene material to minors. Hastings City Police report Christine J. Hayes, 23. of Hastings, and Susan L. Turner. 42, of Nashville, who are both employees at tbe Superette store on Michigan Avenue, allegedly sold some of tbe store's pornographic video tapes to mi­ nors without checking their ages, officers said. Police said at least two 15-year-old boys had bought pornographic videos at the store without being asked for identification The case has reportedly been turned over to tbe Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Luke Haywood VIRUS, cont'd. from page 1 from tbe local health department. Paul Babladelis. site coordinator of tbe Center said finding the cause of elusive ill­ ness was perplexing. When the cause was definitely found to be the Norwalk virus. Babladelis said his supe­ rior Director John Schimmel learned all he could about tbe virus. It was Babladelis who suggested that tbe cookies may have been the cause Babladelis said he and the staff are happy that tbe investigation is over and tbe cause found, and said they were looking forward to opening tbe Center again this Saturday. Read the... BANNER for all Barry County SPORTS COVERACE Hastings1 Dave Cole to compete in State Geography Bee A Hastings Middle School student has qualified to represent his school as a contestant in tbe sixth annual Michigan Geography Bee on April 8 at Central Michigan University. David Scott Cole will take part in the second level of a national competition sponsored by the National Geographic Society. Students are orally tested on geographic knowledge. More than 200 Michigan schools participated in preliminary bees in January Winners of the preliminary round took a written qualifying test evaluated by the National Geographic Society in Washington. DC The top 100 scorers advanced to the state Arthur Bennett was elected president with 72 votes to write-in candidate Rich Kunde's 52. Kunde also lost the race in tbe Feb. 21 bee. Gilbert Grosvenor, president of tbe National Geographic Society and Mary Lee Ekien, national director of the geography bee, arc expected to attend the Michigan competition. Also present will be ninth grader Noel Erinjeri of Swartz Creek, the 1993 national champion. The April 8 competition will begin with preliminary rounds at 9:30 a.m. in the Bovce University Center. Ten students will advance to the 11:30 a m final round. Wayne Kiefer. Michigan coordinator of the National Geography Bee and CMU geography professor, will moderate The winner will receive $100 and an allexpenaes-paid tnp to the national finals May 24 and 25 in Washington. D.C. PENNOCK VILLAGE Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER and become a well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. 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If your financial circumstances change and you want to adjust your portfolio, the exchange privilege allows you to easily move your mutual fund investment to another fund managed by the same "family of funds." Because of this service, it is impor­ tant to examine all the funds offered by a mutual fund family before you invest. Another shareholder service, called automatic reinvestment, allows all dividends and capital gains to be reinvested automatical­ ly. providing additional growth potential through compounding. Reinvestment also can be used to make automatic monthly in­ vestments by authorizing the fund to draw a specified sum from your checking account each month To help with recordkeeping, mutual funds provide a confirmation statement every time activity occurs within your account. At the end of the year, funds also provide 1099-DIVs. which show the amount and tax status of distributions paid during the year. And. to eliminate the problem of lost or destroyed certificates, mutual funds can have certificates held by a custodian bank at no cost. Most mutual funds also offer IRSapproved. trusted prototype retirement plans for Individual Retirement Accounts (IRSs). Simplified Employee Pension Plans (SEPs). retirement plans for employees of non-profit organizations (4O3(b)s). and retirement plans for the self-emploved Load funds — funds that charge up-front Correction: Last week's police beat reported Diane C. Szcwczk-Smilh was ticketed for speeding. She was actually ticketed for driving too fast for conditions. fees — often offer discount for larger in­ vestments. whether made al one time or over a period of time. Discounts typically apply to investments of SI0.000 or more in one fund or a combination of funds within a family The “right of accumulation" service allows you to qualify for the discount by adding any new purchase within a family to the value of your existing shares. Or. if you plan to make a sizable deposit over a 13-month period, you can sign a statement of intention, without obligation, entitling you to the maximum dis­ count applicable to the total amount you plan to invest. Mutual funds offer a wide range of services in addition to professional money manage­ ment. If you own mutual funds now or plan to invest in them in the future, ask your representative about shareholder services They can offer substantial benefits at a price you can't refuse. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AF&T 52’/. Ameritech 40’/. Anheuser-Busch 50 Chrysler 59s/. Clark Equipment 65'/. CMS Energy 22s/. 41'/. Coca Cola Dow Chemical 63s/. Exxon 64s/. Family Dollar 17s/. Ford 63'/. General Motors 61’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 20s/. 37 Hastings Mfg. IBM 57'/. JCPenney 58s/. Johnson & Johnson 39’/. Kmart 18 Kellogg Company 48s/. McDonald's 60'/. 48s/. Sears »• Southeast Mich. 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Congress will again vote on a constitutional amendment to require a balanc­ ed budget Three years ago. the House of Representatives rejected a balanced budget amendment by nine votes More than half of the House supported it. but a two-thirds ma jonty is required to send a constitutional amendment to the states for ratification. It’s frustrating to think that we have to amend the Constitution in order to get Con­ gress to do its job. Because Congress can’t seem to say "no” to lobbyists and interest groups, our country's economic health is at risk A constitutional amendment may give legislators the backbone they need to start say­ ing "no" and balance the budget A balanced budget amendment won’t make the sky fall as many critics claim. The govern­ ment could still borrow in a national emergen­ cy or after 60 percent vote in each House of Congress In addition, the amendment would not take effect until 1999. To balance the budget by then, we only have to slow spen­ ding growth enough for revenues to catch up. Currently, federal spending is three years behind revenues. In other words, if we had frozen spending three years ago. we would now have a balanced budget. The President and others complain that a balanced budget requirement would force Congress to slash domestic spending and restrict options for health care reform. What they really mean is. “It’s easier to leave the bills for our children than to pay-as-we-go.” The budget that Congress passed on March 11 th will add $1.6 trillion to the national debt by fiscal year 1999. bringing it to $6.3 trillion. The bottom line is that overspending harms our long-term economic growth. We now pay $314 billion a year in interest on the public debt — almost 23 percent of federal revenues. The government’s borrowing drives up in­ terest rates and takes money away from in­ dividuals and businesses that could use it to in­ vest and create jobs. Since 18 percent of this borrowing comes from foreign countries, it also makes us more dependent I find it difficult to understand a Congress where 263 members cosponsor a balanced budget amendment but only 78 members ac­ tually vote for the only balanced budget con­ sidered so far this year. Congress could choose to balance the budget, but so far. most Congressmen think it’s to their political ad­ vantage to continue overspending. Today, every man. woman and child in this country owes $IL40LHow long will this go on before the American people stop rewarding The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. 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Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 To the editor: With taxes recently taking such a dominant place in our thoughts, it is hard ikm to com­ ment when seeing how the destructive actions of a few will cost us all The picture in the March 10 Banner showed results of what happened on the few weekends when the ground was still frozen, but the sur­ face was extremely soft from 50 to 60 degree temperatures A group of young men still decided to play their weekly game, some in cleared shoes, on the Hastings High School football field The damage being done would have been obvious to any rational adults, but they foolishly continued Four- to six-inch deep footmarks through the sod into the mud over Leave things as they are To the editor: I wish they would leave the Hastings hotel the way it is At least on the outside I grew up m this town 80 years ago and liv­ ed here until I was 20. 1 moved back seven years ago because my husband and dog died. 1 wish I hadn’t because everything is so dif­ ferent. I hate all this new sluff and would like something left the way it was years ago. I especially hate the fairgrounds now Geneva Wood Lester Hastings half of the field to the tunc of several thousand dollars of damage was the result If (hey damaged their parents’ lawn in a similar fashion. I'm quite sure their parents wouldn't clean the mess up for them. Likewise, if you and 1 damaged their lawn like that, the police would be called and we would be held accountable I believe accountability is necessary here! We. the taxpayers should not have to pick up this bill! Perhaps some supervised community ser­ vice is in order Ray Schaubel Orra Storms died in 1900 Dear editor: I have had many inquiries by readers of "From Time to lime" and "The Diary of Hannah Collier Falk. 1896." about Orra A. Storms. She w as bom on Dec 30. 1849. and died on May 19. 1900 She is buried in Prairieville Cemetery Joyce F. Weinbrccht From Time To Time Give a Special Gift of... 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Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20615. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. How do you feel about Summerfest being held at Fish Hatchery Park? Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 How do you fed about Summerfest being held at Fish Hatchery Park for the second Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Dtvoron of J-Ad Graphci Inc. 1Q52N Broadway HMtmqs. Ml 49056 0602 (616) 945-9554 Melvin Jacoba Present Stephen Jacobe Treasurer John Jacoba Vice Praaident Fredenc Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Eftor, Elaine Gibed /Aa^atam Eator) Nick Heftman Jean Gallup Barbara Gall Sharon Miler Teresa Frith T.L Stenzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciass^-ed ads accepted Mooday through Frxl*y B a m to 5JO p.m. Saturday 8 am - Noon Scott Ommen Dense Howell Jerry Johnson PhySts Bowers Jay Arnold, MUtRerMe: • “h'a fine at the park." Subscription Rates: Si 3 per year r Barry County $15 per year n ad^nmg counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to. P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Ricardo Diaz, Lgke Odeaaa: "I think that's a good Cindy Robbins, Augusta: “It seemed all-right Iasi “It was pretty cool last year. I don't know about downtown because I never saw it there. "1 think it was great down there. They've got more room, it's better laid out and they can keep it all together." - "I think it would be nice to have it downtown �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17, 1994 — Page 5 Hastings agrees to pay match for airport grant by David T. Young Editor Tbe Hastings City Council has agreed io support a proposed $1 million project to improve the City-County Airport. Council Monday night approved spending its annual allocation of $12,000 to tbe Airport Commission early and chipping in $10,000 for its part of a match for a federal Department of Aeronautics grant of nearly $900,000. Orvin Moore, chairman of the Airport Commission and chairman of tbe Barry County Board of Commissioners, asked the council for the financial support, saying the city would be offering one-half of a 5 percent match, equal to the amount the county will pay. He added that the $22,000 must be paid up front and there is a possibility that an additional $3,500 will be requested in the future if the project continues. Moore said the airport "offers a multitude of possibilities to enhance our communities." About paying the allocation early (for the 1994-95 budget) and the $10,000 for the match, be said. "For what would be gained by the community, it would be a bargain." The federal grant and match would pay for improving the airport, repaving the runways and resurfacing three taxiways. Judge candidate talks to Barry GOP by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer "We do have a crime problem in Amer­ ica, a serious crime problem." said Richard A. Griffin, a Michigan Appeals Court judge. Griffin, who was the keynote speaker at the Barry County Republican Party's an­ nual Lincoln Day dinner Friday night, said that the violent crime rale in America has increased more than 500 percent in the last 30 yean. By comparison, be said, the country's population has increased 41 per­ cent. Griffin, who has served on tbe Appeals Court for six yean, is now a candidate for tbe Michigan Supreme Court. He is run­ ning for tbe seal that is being vacated by his father. Justice Robert P. Griffin, who is retiring. Griffin said during his speech that he at­ tributes the rise in violent crime to the break-down of the family in America. In the last 30 years, the illegitimacy rale has gone up 400 percent, he said. "There is a direct correlation." he said. Tbe break down of the family leads to crime because the breakdown makes it harder for children to learn moral values while growing up. Griffin said. He said efforts to give children positive role models, such as tbe organization Big Brothers and Big Sisters tries to do, are needed to help single parents. "I think without strong families our crime will get worse: with strong families our crime rale will go down." Griffin said. Other centers for teaching moral values have also not been doing the Job. though, be said. Many teachers in public schools no longer feel it is their job to teach their stu­ dents right from wrong. Gnffin said, and church attendance has declined while crime rates increased. Griffin said tbe decline of moral teaching has left it to the criminal justice system. SUMMERFEST, confd from page 1 Park)." She cited problems such as lack of appro­ priate parking for senior citizens and handi­ capped people and she said there were a number of vendors who were so dissatisfied with Fish Hatchery Park last year that they didn't come back for a second day. White agreed that the Fish Hatchery Park site wasn't perfect, but said that the Summer­ fest Committee is working to solve the prob­ lems. Ketchum added the problems were to be expected last August because it was the first year the event had been held there. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said there weren't any special added problems for secu­ rity. He said most of the complaints he had heard were about parking. It also was suggested that traditionally there have been parking problems when Summerfest was held downtown. Gary Rizor, owner of the County Seat, a downtown restaurant, told the council that a majority of the people who came from out of town to the Summerfest last year didn't even visit the downtown. "We were tbe ones wuo started this (the Summerfest) and have donated to this," he said. “We were assured that this (moving Summerfest last year to Fish Hatchery Park) would be a one-year deal." Rizor also disputed the notion that Sum­ merfest has outgrown downtown space. He asked, "Who says it (Summerfest) has to get huge0" White replied that just like a business, Summerfest must continue to grow. Mayor Mary Lou Gray also was critical of some downtown merchants' attitude that "We’d like it downtown, but not in front of my store." She added that possible construction at the old Hastings Hotel site this summer could create problems similar to last year's Streetscape. Councilman Robert May said, "No matter what we try to do here, we re going to be looked at as the bad guys." He suggested that merchants work more closely with the Summerfest Committee Ketchum, noting that tbe Summerfest Committee voted overwhelmingly to have the site at Fish Hatchery, added. "It s not our (council's) function to get into internal problems. Wc must accept or reject the re­ quest from the Summerfest Committee." Before the vote was taken to approve the concept of having the celebration at Fish Hatchery Park again. Councilman David J asperse said tbe city needs to know specifi­ cally how the Summerfest Committee pro­ poses to solve problems. It was noted that tbe next Summerfest Committee meeting would be held at noon today (Thursday, March 17) at tbe Chamber of Commerce office and local downtown merchants should attend to express their concerns. Voting to approve the concept were Ketchum, White. May. Jasperse and Joe Bleam. Voting "no" were Campbell. Evelyn Brower and Harold Hawkins Judgje Richard Grtffin ' Supreme Court Appeals Court Judge Richard Griffin spoke Friday at the Barry County Republican Party's annual Lincoln Day Dinner. The judge, who is a candidate for the Michigan Supreme Court, spoke on crime in America which he described as a "safety net." to teach young people right from wrong. "Unfortunately in recent years we have seen a lot of young people who have fallen directly to the fourth source. The safety net," he said. The Delton Kellogg School District Is B-DRY System accepting sealed blds on two school buses. Bids should be submitted to the Superintendent of Schools, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 and should be clearly labeled "School Bus Bids". Blds are due by 12:00 o’clock noon on Monday, April 18, 1994, at which time they will be opened. Specifications available upon request at the transportation department. JI 5—• Basement Waterproofing j Jr If* * H Wl'i 'll * • National Company BEST Warranty ONLY Permanent Solution’ I h * Call Today for a FREE Estimate I W S'. *» *3—f 1-800-237-2379 9126 Em DE Aram. RicbUnd. Ml 49063 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE Barry County has received Commun­ ity Development Block Grant fund­ ing for a 1993 CDBG Home Improvement Program. If you are experienced in administering CDBG funds, please send a resume to: Ms. Judith Peterson, Board of Commis­ sioners, 220 W. State Street, Has­ tings, Ml 49058, no later than March 25,1994. HASTINGS COMMUNITY EDUCATION IS OFFERING CADD Orientation An opportunity to learn the fundamentals of Computer Aided Design and Drafting Lab. This course will be a basic introduction to CAD and will use AutoCAD 10 Release. Some boardwork will be utilized to show the relationship between two drafting methods, less for experienc­ ed draftsman. Come and enjoy the excitement of CAD! VERY LIMITED SPACESIGN UP SOON! TIME: 6:00-9:30 PM DATE: Mar. 22-May 17 (8 weeks) INSTRUCTOR: Bernie Oom COST: $70.00 including course materials ROOM: B-106 For more information, or to enroll, call 948-4414 expand and hopes to create 40 to 50 new jobs A request for a match if the grant comes through was referred to the Sewer and Water Committee. • Referred to the Parks Committee a request from Doug Mepham to use Fish Hatchery Park facilities for a youth boys’ soccer league starting in April and running until early June. • Approved a request from Southeastern Elementary School to use Fish Hatchery Park for an "An in the Park" event May 27. • Referred to the Budget Committee a request from Hastings City Band Director Joseph LxJoye for the city’s annual said, "It's a very important project and we've worked very hard on it. We're fortunate to be able to roll this into a grant and get funding for it" Council unanimously approved paying the early allocation and $10,000 for a match. The request for an additional $3,500 later was referred to tbe Budget Committee. Ik other business Monday night, the council: • Learned that the stale attorney general s office is investigating Americable International for its sending bills to customers, telling them to sign up for a service fee to avoid certain costs. The company sent second and thud notices, giving customers the impression they must pay the fee. Attorney General Frank Kelley said last week at a news conference in Marshall. Hastings Qty Attorney James Fisher said Kelley's staff was alerted to the problem by Hastings and city hall staff in Marshall. Americable has denied any wrongdoing. • Instructed the city attorney to draw up a new Planning Unit Development ordinance for a change in the South Hanover Street protect formerly undertaken by Alpha • BIDS • If You Can’t Trust These Men, Who Can You Trust? appeared at the meeting. The ambitious project formerly included plans for offices, apartments and a mobile home park Council also approved having the engineering firm of Jones & Henry check into evaluating the impact of the project on sewer capacity at a cost of $2,000 • Approved a request from Joe Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission, to apply for a grant for a sewer project lift station on Starr School Road for E.W. Bliss, which wants to remembered it being committed about five years ago. Ketchum then asked. "So where's the $10,000 line item in the (city) budget from year to year? "Well, I’ll drop it, folks, but it doesn't sound ethical to me. It's a great project, but I have a problem with the way it was handled." Councilwoman Miriam White said she didn't think tbe accusation was accurate and nothing underhanded was done Councilman David Jaspcrse said. "I wasn't aware of anyone on council who didn't know we were going to have to come up with a match." Former Councilwoman Linda Watson, who now serves on the Airport Commission, ety for having habitual criminals out there is just too high." be said. He said that it does cost a lot of money to house criminals in prison, but it costs the community much more when they are on tbe street Griffin said that first-time, non-violent criminals need to be given the "shock" of jail. "They need the discipline of jail." he said, "then gel them out into the commu­ nity to work. I think that work is the best medicine for reform and rehabilitation." Griffin said that while criminals cannot be made to work in the community, they can be given incentives to work, like turn­ ing off their televisions and revoking their other privileges. Violent or habitual criminals, however, should be locked up. Griffin said. "Get them off the street The toll on soci­ Properties of Grand Rapids, but now under He ffcron Properties Dave Borden, representing Hcffcron. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum said she did not recall a previous vote of the council to commit any money to the project and she questioned whether the matter was being handled properly Mayor Pro Tem Frank Campbell said he Mancino s PIZZA & GRINDERS contribution of $1,500 for the summer program. • Agreed to have the city attorney draw up a resolution for the Michigan Department of Transportation that stipulates the city will pay half the costs for installation and maintenance of a traffic light at the comer of Woodlawn and North Broadway. . • Referred back to the Property Committee a request from Don and April Tubbs for a grant easement that would give them six parking spaces at tbe former Adrounie House next to City Hall. Tbe Tubbs couple plans to turn the historic home into a bed and breakfast. The problem with the request was that involved a lease agreement for 25 years, which council members felt was too long. A suggested remedy to the problem will be made at council s next meeting March 28. Sales Career opportunity We oiler top pay plan, insurance program, paid vacation, factory incentives, payroll savings. Complete sales training. RENNER FORD. INC. 1310 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, Ml Phone — 945-2421 NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS — for — Part-Time Sales Position Applicants must have neat appearance and be able to work well with the public. Apply in person at... Hodges Jewelry 122 W. STATE ST. — HASTINGS ...is now taking applications for food preparers, cashiers and general help. Previous food service experience not necessary but desire to be part of a clean, friendly working staff is a must! Interested parties 18 years or older apply in person at 814 W. State Street, Hastings (next to Kmart) or call 945-9900. Kiwanis Club presents a... THZVEIi SERIES ERAs Narrated by... Curt Matson 7.50% The grass may be greener on our side of the fence. If low interest rates have slowed the growth of your retirement savings, maybe it’s time to consider some alternatives. Edward D. Jones it Co. can show you a variety of IRA investments that meet your needs and may earn a higher return than your current IRA. Don’t wait another day to find out. Call for a free IRA analysis. in Person “Switzerland Fantasia” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! Friday, March 18 • 7 PM Hastings Central School Auditorium Mark Christensen For your musical enjoyment before the Kiwanis Travel Series Shew and at Hi North Church St.. intermission — Phone (616) 945-3553 HAZEL BROWN Toll Frw 1 MO-288-5220 at the Organ S Edward D. Jones & Co." •x»«» ripreued u (hr k~t» <4 yirtal io maauny or to call an A-rwd carporw txmfa effective 1 11 LUin risk rnav he • comaleeMMin c® if.vr tentau toil u> Tickets available . .. . Q1 the door I ADULTS) (SENIORS) l A 00 $950 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17. 1994 Evelyn M. Me Naughton Leona M. Lipps EC. "Ty" Ruddock LC. Ty" Ruddock. 76. of Wimer Haven. Flonda, passed away on Friday, November 26. 1993 at Richfield Heights Hospital, Richfield Heights, Ohio. Mr. Ruddock was bom on January 14. 1917 in Port Clinton, Ohio the son of Carl and Elsie (Carstensen) Ruddock. He graduated in 1935 from Pon Clinton High School and attended night classes to receive his Mechanical Engineering Degree. He served in the United States Navy. Sea­ Bee Division during World War II. He married Ceo Penhollow on January 21. 1948 in Port Clinton, Ohio. He was employed at the E.W Bliss Company, retiring in 1977. He has resided in Florida for the past 15 years, moving there from Hastings. He was a member of the V.F. W. Post and the American Legion Post of Winter Haven, Flori­ da. He attended dances there every week since retiring. Mr. Ruddock is survived by daughter and husband. Diana Lee and Jack Custer of Farmersville, Texas; daughter and husband, Linda and Dale Keeler of Nashville; son and wife, James and Marcia Ruddock of Hastings; son and wife, Michael and Sue Ruddock of Portland, Oregon; son and wife. Dr. Martin and Kathy Ruddock of Chardon. Ohio; eight grand­ children; one great-grandchild. He was preceded m death by his parents; his wife, Geo on October 31, 1992; and his son Kenneth on June 24, 1965. Funeral services were held on November 28, 1993 at Chardon’s Ritondaro Funeral Home with the Reverend Marvin Brown officiating. Burial was at North Canton Cemetery, North Canton. Ohio beside his wife and son. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. [Wattend SERVICES] X HASTINGS AREA BAKRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Mtchigxn Ave . Hoimp. Ml 49058 Sundae Ser vkc* Bible CUmcs 10 a m . Wor dup II am . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2931 Bible Survey on videos in the borne Free Bible Cor respondents Count HOPF UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945 3397 Church phone 945-t995 Cathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9:45 a m.. Sunday School. 11 00 a m . Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p.m . Youth Fellowship. 6’00 pm.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transport non provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m Wednesday WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 of Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m and ll:00a.m . Sunday School. 9.45 a m. 4-H mxts Mondays. 6 30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p tn al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men s B>eak(avt will be meeting the third Saturday of each morul until fur ther notice Call Mr. Steppes Lewu at 945-5365 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church Sunday School 1000 a m . Worship 11:00 a m ; Evening Ser vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for (he handicapped INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 945-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a m . Bible School: 10 30 a m . Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location — 623-3110. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a.m.. 9:45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service at 6Wp m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Ftsher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 33 a m WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6 00-8:00 p.m the youths meet at the church, bring a sack lunch ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m and II 15 a m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 30 am. Sunday School 1100 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Awana 3 year-olds-6th grade. Mondays. 6 30 p.m.; Prayer time: Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m.; Teen Center: 7th-12th grade. Saturdays. 7:00 p.m. CHURCH OF THE NAZ.1RENE, 1716 North Broad way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a.m. Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and CbJdren. , HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a.m . Classes for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6 30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall; 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m., Aduh Choir practice. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting, Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. March 13 - 9:30 Morning Worship Service Nursery prosided Broad cast of 9:30 services over WBCHAM and FM. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. 10 30 Refreshments and Fellowship m the Dining Room; 11:20 Children's Church. 3:30 Middle High Fellowship. 4:30 Confirma­ tion Class. 5:30 Senior High Fellowship Monday - 2 00 Staff meeting. 7:30 Session meeting Wednesday - 10 00 Womens Organization Board Meeting. 12:00 Pot Luck Luncheon in Sharpe Hall with Program. 7:00 Chancel Choir Thursday — 12:00 Lenten Lun­ cheon — First United Methodist Church The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odesaa WBfN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLfXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.IC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets. Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dtr of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Organttt/Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m Sun days — Sunday Church School 9 30 a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m.. Worship 11:00 a m.. Mi-Hi and Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7:00 p.m Wednesdays Family Church Night — Children's Choir 5:15 p m . Prepsrrd Light Meal 6 00 p.m., Bible Study 6:45 p.m.; Ac­ tivities for Kids 6:45 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages Thursdays — Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7: 00 p.m. Thursday. March 10 — Fourth in series of Community Lenten Lunche/Devobons 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. — Monologue on •'Judas.'' by Steve Youngs. Principal of St. Rose School Thursday. March 17 — Fifth in series of Community Lenten Lunch/Devotions 12:00 Noon to 1: 00 p.m. — Monologue on ■ Onos, the Donkey.” by Rev. Kent Keller, pastor iX Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Friday. March 18 — Barry County Chns tian School Pancake Supper 5:G0 to 8: 00 p.m. Saturday. March 19 — Goodwill Class Potluck/Program. Sunday. March 20 — Fifth Sunday of Lent; Sunday School • Class of (he Week" - The Goodwill Class; Sunday School Builders Contest 2: 00p.m. Wednesday. March 23 — Faith and Hope U.M. Women Circles 9 30 am.; Ruth U.M Women Circle 100 p.m. Thursday. Mar-h 24 — Last ir. senes of Com­ munity Lenten Lunch/Devotiom 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m. — Lenten Drama by Hastings First U.M. Women Saturday. March 26 — Friends Group to attend Gr Rapids Symphony at Central Auditorium Sunday. March 27 — Passion/Palm Sunday. Fish Bow] Offering for Hunger SUPPORT GROUPS Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8:00 p.m. Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, and 9:00 a.m Saturdays GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. March 20 • 8:00 Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all ages). 10: 45 a.m. Holy Communion. AAL Branch after second service; 4:15-6:15 Roller Skating; 6:00 Youth Group Thursday. March 17 - 6:30 Children s Choir. 7:00 Educational Comm.. 8:00 In­ quirers Saturday. March 19 — 9 30 Conf 5. 2-00 Choraliers. 4 30 Wcdd Vow Renewal; 8 00 NA Monday. March 21 — 7:00 Women of Faith Tuesday. March 22 — 11.30 Holy Comm./Lunch Wednesday. March 23 - 10:00 Wordwatchen. 6 00 Supper; 7:00 Vespers QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond) Philip R Colbum. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages) and Worship Service at 11 00 am Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 pm The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to tbe public Mondays and Wednesdays. 900-12:00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours If you are tn need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment FAIR LAKE, DELTON - Mrs Leona M Lipps, of Fair Lake, Delton. 71. passed away Saturday. March 5. 1994 at John C Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix. Arizona. She was born on May 12. 1922 in Ionia, the daughter of Glenn and Manon (Rushford) Coleman. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School in 1940. A graduate as an L.P.N. in training at Leila and Community Hospitals in Battle Creek. Mrs. Lipps was employed al a Medical Office of Doctor Haney C. Hansen for 17 years. She married William Lipps on May 31.1941 in Bryan, Ohio. Mrs. Lipps enjoyed sewing, crocheting and travel. Preceding her in death were her parents; and husband, Wiliam Lipps who passed away October 7, 1990. She is survived by a son, James C. Lipps Sr. of East Leroy; five grandchildren; eight great­ grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday al Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Chapel. Bunal at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association or Local TB and Emphysema Association. Funeral arrangements were made by Richard A. Henry Funeral Home, Battle Creek. Ethel M. Wilson HASTINGS - Ethel M. Wilson. 76. of Washington Street, Hastings passed away Sunday, March 13, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Wilson was born on February 4, 1918 in Freeport, the daughter of Henry and Alta (Smith) Kidder. She was raised in Freeport and Hastings areas and attended the Wood School and Hastings High School. She was married to Howard A. Wilson on April 24, 1935, and moved to Hastings in 1943 from Freeport. Mrs. Wilson was employed al the Barry Cleaners for several years and at the former One-Hour Martinizing store in Hastings for a time. She was a member of the Hastings Women of the Moose. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband, Howard, daughter ami husband, Margurite and Sager Miller of Hastings; daughter and husband, Betty Jane and Gary Hill of Middle­ ville; three grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; brother, Willard Kidder of Jackson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Irene Nelson, Hazel Lake; also a brother, Char­ les Kidder. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contrilirtions may be made to charity of ofle'fc chdke. ____________ John E. Harkness LAKE ODESSA - John E. Harkness, 73, of Second Avenue, Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, March 13, 1994 at his residence. He was born on August 23, 1920 in Leslie, the son of Clayton and Genevieve (Batdorff) Harkness. At the age of ten he moved with his family to the Sunfield area. He attended the Figg Elementary School and graduated from Sunfield High School in 1938. Mr. Harkness served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre of War for four years. He was a farmer for 23 years, farming at Dansville and the Lake Odessa areas. He married Beulah E. Brooke September 19. 1943, celebrating 50 years of marriage in 1993. At the age of 50 he fell the call to ministry, and went back to school and was ordained a Minister in the Michigan Conference of the United Brethren in ChrisL For three years he was associate pastor of the Sunfield United Brethren Church and pastored Jackson Street which later became Countryside United Brethren Church at Breckenridge for 15 years. Due to poor health he retired in 1989 and served as associate pastor at Sunfield for four more years. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; three daught­ ers, Carolyn Harkness of Battle Creek, Mrs. Dean (Joan) LaClair of Breckenridge, Mrs. Eldon (Denise) Grubb of Hastings; two step­ grandchildren, James and Shannon LaClair; one granddaughter, Lindsey Grubb; his step­ mother. Florence Harkness of Lansing. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 16, 1994 ar the Countryside United Brethren Church in Breckenridge with Reverend Charles Maison, and Reverend Kevin Cherry and Reverend Lee Rhodes offi­ ciating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to Ionia County Hospice or Camp Living Waters. Envelopes available at the funeral chapel. How to Keep Your Lungs Healthy BOSLEY PHARMACY HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powel! Rd . I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m - Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m - Morning Worship; 6 p m - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30p.m. - Bible Study, and youth groups Marguriette A. Cox HASTINGS - Mrs. Marguriette A. Cox, 72, of Culbert Drive, Hastings, passed away Sunday, March 13, 1994 at the Manatee Memorial Hospital in Bradenton, Florida. Mrs. Cox was bom on October 14, 1921 in Roxand, Michigan the daughter of Nathaniel and Hazel (Malosh) Rasey. She was raised in the Battle Creek and Hastings areas and attended Battle Creek and Hastings schools, graduating in 1941 from Hastings High School. She was married to Richard Landon on November 28, 1942, marriage ending in divor­ ce. She then married Laurence Cox on May 15, 1955. She was employed in the maintenance department of Hastings Public Schools from 1971 until retiring in 1982. Previous employ­ ment included Hastings Manufacturing Company and the International Lock and Seal Company in Hastings. Mrs. Cox is survived by husband, Lawrence; two sons, Ronald Landon of Freeport, Blake Landon of Saranac; daughter, Janice Raffier of Woodland; eight grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; mother Hazel Wilson of Hast­ ings; two brothers, Richard Rasey of Battle Creek, Arnold Wilson of Drayton Plains. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 17, 1994 a: 1:00 O’Clock P.M. at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial at the Fuller Cemetery in Carlton Township of Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Mr. WilliamJakubielski PLYMOUTH - Mr. William Jakubielski, 96, of Plymouth, Michigan passed away February 22, 1994 at the hotre of his daughter. Husband of the late Lottie; dear father of Henrietta Beeler (Conrad) of Middleville; Edward (Janice) of Troy; Cecelia Agegian (Martin) of San Leandro, California; and Dr. Lorraine Jakubielski of Plymouth Township; also survived by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Febru­ ary 26,1994 at St. Florian Churcn. Interment at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit. Arrangments were made by Leo J. Miller Funeral Home. EdwardJ. Brunt JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP - Mr. Edward J. Brunt, 90, passed away March 10, 1994 at Battle Creek Health System, Battle Creek He was bom in Johnstown Township April 9, 1903 the son of Jacob and Emma (Baker) Brunt. He attended Star School in Barry County. Mr. Brunt married Mildred L. Meyers, Janu­ ary 1, 1937 in Battle Creek. Mr. Brunt worked as a farmer life long and also as a Journeyman Molder for American Marsh Pump Company for 20 years retiring in November of 1959. He enjoyed farming and traveling. He was preceded in death by four brothers, and seven sisters. Mr. Brunt is survived by wife, Mildred L. Brunt of Johnstown Township; son, Stanley Brunt; ’wo daughters, Janice Miller, of Johns­ town Township, Myra Griffus, of Charlotte; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren. Funeral Sen ices were held Saturday, March 12, 1994 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Robert G. Muirhead from First Assembly of God Church. Burial was at Floral Lawn Memoial Gardens, Emmett Township. Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabities Association. ^""^^"oiivar^E^elsof^ VERMONTVILLE- Oliver E Nelson. 68 of Vermontville passed away Saturday, March 12, 1994 at his residence. He was bom in Rudyard. Michigan. The son of Louis and Caroline (Huntley) Nelson on June 15. 1925. Mr. Nelson attended Rudyard School and mamed Caroline Izzard on September 1. 1948 in Rudyard. His employment includes Trowbridge service in Vermontville, Diamond Reo Company in Lansing, and the Bradford-While Corporation in Middleville. Mr. Nelson attended the Nashville Baptist Church and enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, reading, woodworking, fishing, hunting and camping and traveling with his family. He is survived by his wife, Caroline; child­ ren, Earl and Marlene Nelson of Grand Rapids, Karen and Earlynn Huff of Sparta, Robert and Louise Nelson of Belmont, Christine and Henry Bouthiette of Hastings, Christian Nelson of Vermontville, James and Toni Nelson of Eaton Rapids, and Helen and James Misener of Lansing; 21 grandchildren, lOgreal grandchildren; brother, Carl Nelson of Middle­ ville; brother Ernest Nelson of Harlem, Geor­ gia; sister, Mabie Ellsworth of Hastings; Donald Nelson of Rudyard; and Gerald Nelson of Capac. Mr. Nelson was preceded in death by brother, Raymond Nelson and sister, Marian Lamneck. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 15, at the Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial donations may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral arrangements were made by Maple Valley Funeral Chapel. Doris L. Wetmore GUN LAKE - Doris L. Wetmore, 83, of Gun Lake passed away Monday. March 14th at her residence. She was bom on December 18. 1910 in White Hall, Michigan the daughter of Everett J. and Nettie M. (Olsen) King. She graduated from White Hall High School in 1929. She became a Registered Nurse after three years at Blodgett Nursing School. Mrs Wetmore worked at Blodgett Hospital and did private duty nursing in Grand Rapids. She moved to Sturgis in 1956 and worked for Sturgis Hospital from 1956-1981 when she retired. She has lived at Gun Lake for the past three years. She was past Worthy Matron of Eastern Star in White Piegon; also Grand Rapids Eastern Star. She married James B. Wetmore on January 10. 1942 Mrs. Wetmore is survived by her husband, James of Gun Lake; son and wife James B. and Glenda Wetmore of Gun Lake; daughters. Roberta A. Volker-Foreman of Harrison, Mrs. Michael (Alice) Schmidt of Grand Rapids, Barbara Hendrick of Angola, Indiana; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; brothers, Dexter King and Everett King Jr. both of Montague; sister, Mrs. Rex (Bertha) Funnell of White Hall. She was preceded in death by one grandson. Anthony Wetli in 1978. Respecting her wishes, no services were held. Memorial contributions may be made to American Diabetes Association. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS 1952 N Broadway - Hastings "Prescriptions'* — 118 S Jetterson — MS-3429 MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Evelyn M Me Naughton, 70, passed away Wednesday. March 9. 1994 at Penmxrk Hospital. Hastings Mrs. Me Naughton was born on January 29. 1924, m Irving Township. Freeport the daught­ er of Warren A and Nellie A. (Tewksbury) Kidder. She was raised in Irving Township and attended Brew School. She was married to Dick E. Me Naughton on May 27. 1961 in Freeport. She was a member of V.F.W. Auxiliary in Freeport. Evelyn was a homemaker and enjoyed flowers, gardening and traveling. She was preceded m death by her sisters and brothers. Belle Joy, Beuiah Potter, Mabie Martz, Warren Kidder. Byron Kidder and ’ay Kidder. Mrs. Me Naughton is survived by her husband. Dick E. Me Naughton; five sisters. Virginia Harrell of Hastings, Lucy Karcher of Freeport, Letha Wilkins of Middleville. Thel­ ma (Clifford) Treat of Hastings, Wanetta (Glen) Jenso? of Galesburg; five brothers. William L. Kidder of Hastings. George T Kidder of Freeport, Harry L. Kidder of Free­ port. Kelly Kidder of Lowell, Herman (Frederi­ ca) Kidder of Japan; one sister-in-law, Edwina Russell of Florida; brother-in-law, Harold Potter of Florida; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 11, 1994 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Stanley Finkbciner officiating. Inter­ ment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. Margaret Mae Tibbets MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Margaret M Tibbets. 88. passed away Tuesday. March 8. 1994 at the home of her daughter Mrs Tibbcks was bom on March 29. 1905 in Pine Grove, Michigan the daughter of Elmer and Elizabeth (Leonard) Blanchard. She was raised in Plainwell and Otsego areas and attended school there. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Roy E Neeson, and second husband. Donald Tibbets. a son. Elmer Neeson; her parents. Elmer and Elizabeth Blanchard, brothers, Raymond. Jay (her twin) and Earl Blanchard Mrs Tibbets loved life, was a talented musi­ cian. and could play many instruments by ear. She was an avid gardener and loved animals. We ail have special memories of her and she was loved by everyone. Surviving her are daughter. Irene Abasse; two grand daughters, Charlene Abasse, (who took care of her for ten years) and family, Marian Me Whmney and family; four grand­ sons, Dick Neeson and family, Dave Neeson □nd family. Dan Neeson and family, Don Neeson and family, all of Middleville; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great­ grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Dons Neeson of Middleville; step-daughter, Sally Godfrey of Holland; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Sercives were held Friday. March 11. 1994 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Doug Davis officiating. Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery, Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Lung Association AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIAHON' Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and State certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $5.88 per hour. Classes start March 30, 1994 and end April 13. 1994. Please call Thomapple Manor at 945-2407 ext. 100 for an interview before March 29, 1994 EOE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Sweets to mark 50th anniversary Cusack-Kurr exchange vows Marcia and Sicwan Sweet, formerly of Hastings, are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on March 31. 1994 at their winter residence in Zephyrhills. Florida. They will be observing the event with a party for friends and family Cards from their Michigan friends can be sent to: Oaks Royal Phase HI. 5544 Caprice Way. Zephyrhills. Flonda 33541. Molly Ann Cusack and Shane David Kun were united in marriage on Feb 12. 1994 at the First United Methodist Church of Hastings with the Rev Philip Brown perform­ ing the double-ring ceremony The bridal at­ tendants were Lyndy Acker. Jennifer Hustwick, Deanna Newton, and Adelta Sears, all friends of the bride. Best man was Shannon Kurr. brother of the grexim. gnximsmen were Chris Black. Gabe High, and Brandon Wilder, friends of the groom Serving as ushers were Enc Cusack, brother of the bndc. and Enc Valiquette, friend of the groom. Larry Vaughn, friend of the bridal couple, was soloist A reception followed at the Hastings Coun­ try Club with Jennifer Merrill and Chad Cusack, brother and future sister-in-law of the bnde. as master and mistress of ceremony. Kelly Kurr. sister of the groom, attended the guest book The bnde is ’.he daughter of Ann and Bill Cusack; the groom is the son of Beverly Kurr and Kevin Kurr. all of Hastings Molly and Shane are now residing in Hastings. Sheplers reaffirm vows 5 years later Kari (Warner) Shepler and Steve Shepler of Hastings were pleased to share with family and friends the reaffirmation of wedding vows on their fifth wedding anniversary May 6. 1993 at Free Methodist Church in Hastings. Parents of the bride and groom arc Marie Warner of Hastings. Bob and Elaine Warner of Lansing. Jerry and Sherry Hcnk of Marne. Dan and Melinda Shepler of Hastings. Maid of honor was Stacy Kcnningston. Bridesmaids were Lon Pelfry. Jennifer AnAmen, Sunni Armstrong. Jeanette Roy. Mary Dammen Flowcrgirls were Amanda Armstrong. Amber Shepler. Persona) atten­ dant of the bndc was Lauric Eastman Best man was Bill Pelfry Groomsmen were Tony Heath. Rob Redman. Tom Jarman. Bob Warner and Todd Dammen. Miniature bride and groom were Cassondra Shepler and Alex Snyder Attending the guest book was Suzanne Cheeseman The couple honeymooned in the Bahama's and reside in Hastings. Ml (Woodland NEWS Fliers arc out in the Lakewood area for a benefit dinner for Marilyn Adgate. owner of Adgate's Fun House in Lake Odessa. The benefit is to help with her large medical expenses. Il will be held Friday. March 25. from 5 to 7 p.m. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Adgate lives in Woodland. The Women's Fellowship group of the Lake Odessa First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa met last Wednesday afternoon and heard John Waite speak about historical women in Lake Odessa Wane said it probably was appropriate that his speech had to be postponed from February because March is “Women in History Month" throughout the nation Waite had many old pictures and newspaper articles from both his personal collection and the collection of the Lake Odessa Histoneal Society on display for the meeting Jim Lyons, president of the Michigan Slate Society of Sons of the Revolution, spoke to the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society last Thursday evening. The speaker told about a little-known episode of the War of Independence that oc­ curred in Michigan when a group of patriots in St. Louis organized to stage a raid on Fort St. Jospeh near what is now Niles. The fort was raided and overcome on Dec. 5. 1780. Because this group was led by a Spanish general. the Spanish flag flew over the fort for 24 hours and gave Spam a claim on the ter­ ritory. which was negotiated away in the Treaty of Paris at the end of the War of Independence. Jerry Southgate, principal of Lakewood High School, spoke to the Woodland Lions Club about the coming school bond election to build a new Lakewood junior high school. The election will be held Monday. March 28. If the bond issue passes, the school built will be almost the same a* the school plan that was defeated last September, but with a features cut. It would be built near the current high school and house the sixth, seventh and eighth grades for the entire Lakewood District. Southgate said now is the best time to pass the bonds because the interest rate is at its lowest point in many years, which would make the milage lower, under four mills, and interest rates are going back up again After the program, the Lions Club members discussed working at the Mueller Bean pan­ cake day for farmers, which will be held Thursday. March 24. at the Lake Odessa Community Center. The Lions also plan to hold a Lenten breakfast to which the public is invited on Saturday, March 26. There will be a speaker Connie Allbnght and some other mothers of pre-school children hold a story time program at Woodbury United Brethren Church Thurs­ day mornings at 9:30. At the present time. 12 to 15 mothers and tots are participating, but more are welcome. The story hour program is financed by an annual bake sate in Lake Odessa, usually at Union Bank so there b no charge to those par­ ticipating in it. Last Thursday morning, 13 adults, in­ cluding the Rev. Brian Allbnght, look 14 pre­ schoolers and three babies to Addison's North Catherine Lucas Jerry Southgate, Lakewood High School principal, speaks to the Woodland Lions about the proposed new junior high school, as Tim Allen listens. Inn to see the video games and enjoy pizza and punch Vem Newton is resting at home after spen­ ding some time in a Grand Rapids hospital Visitors should phone ahead to see if he is up to having callers There will be a potluck dinner at Zion Lutheran Church Saturday. March 19. at 6:30 p.m followed by slides showing the history of the church. Tom Niethamer will show and narrate the slides. Anyone who is interested in local history is invited to the dinner and program. The Lakewood Ambulance group held the March ambulance benefit dinner at Cunn­ ingham's Acre Sunday They served turkey and meatballs to 150 at the site and delivered 24 takeout dinners. The meal was a success financially. The next ambulance dinner will be at the same place the second Sunday in April, which will be the 10th Jerry Mazurek tells me that the maple trees are tapped and either sap lines or buckets are out in most of the groves used to produce maple syrup and sugar in Woodlanl Township However, so far the flow has been slow. Warmer weather is expected later this week; so production should start soor. 1 recently received an ornate card from the Caterie Philippe Gravier in Paris. France, an­ nouncing the show of "Recent Works" of Roger Boyce Boyce spent several summers in Woodland while his wife. Beate Bruhl, was working on the Michigan State Capitol restoration project, but his paintings are usually done and shown in New York City Bruhl i- now working on a master's degree in art restoration at Syracruse University in New York. The Township Board set the date for the an­ nual township meeting for Saturday. March 26. at I p.m. The budget for the coming year will be presented at that time. Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Dickinson-Wolman united in Marriage Bradley and Sherry Dickinson of Hastings announce the engagement of their daughter Amy Sue to Darek Wolman, son of Walter Wolman and Mana Wolman both of Pitt­ sburgh. PA. The bride-to-be is a 1992 graduate of Thor­ napple Kellogg High School and attended Davenport College Her fiance graduated from Taylor-Allderdice High School. Pitt­ sburg. PA Also Darck graduated from the University of Pittsburgh 1990 and Davenport College 1993 An August 6th wedding is being planned BOY, Benjimon Steven Huizenga, born Feb 5 at 8:46 a.m. to Kimberly Yoder. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12*4 ozs. and J9to inches long BOY, Nicholas Samuel, bom Feb. 7 at 7:41 p.m. to Angie and Keith Briggs. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 3*6 ozs. and 20 in­ ches long. BOY, Darius Andrew, bom Feb. 9 at 3:47 p.m. to Pau) and Beccy France. Nashville, weighing 10 lbs.. 2M ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Ethan Matthew, bora Feb. 10 at 11:18 p.m. to Judy and Jeff Way. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 2 ozs. and 21 *6 inches long GIRL - Pete and Marcia Tuitel Jr. are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Morgan Brittany, bora Feb. 14. 1994 at St. Mary's Hospital, weighing 8 lbs., 4\6 ozs. and 20*6 inches long. Morgan is welcomed home by her sister, Ashley. Grandparents are Philip and Mary Cocant and Pete and Maria Tuitel. GIRL, Chelsea Raigh. bora Feb. 14 at 11:40 p.m. to Jason O'Dell and Sandy Kerr, Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 10*6 ozs. and 19V6 inches taV. GIRL, Jasmin Marie, boro Feb. 16 at 8:04 a.m. to Sandy and Ed. Reese. Nashvi.e, weighing 5 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Seth Aaron, bom Feb. 17 at 7:13 a.m. to Diana and Christopher Earl, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long Owen-Stockham exchange vows Kelly Jo Owen of Bellevue and Ronald Stockham of Hastings were married Sept 18. 1993. The bndc is the daughter of Albert ind Manan Owen of Nashville. The groom is the son of Ted and Wilma Stockham of Hastings A lovely afternoon wedding look place on a octagon gazabo in a wooded setting, owned by friends of the couple Also, close friends of the couple, serving as matron of honor and best man were Dave and Sue Main, of Hastings Taking part as bridesmaids and groomsmen were children of the couple. Brandy and Raymonc Stockham. Malmda. Barry and Lauren Cooper (children of the bride). Kelly is employed at Pennock Hospital tn Hastings Ron is employed al Viking Corpation. also of Hastings The couple honeymooned in Canada al Niagara Falls and returned home to their children where they reside in Bellevue ...by Fausts to observe golden anniversary In honor of the 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Faust, on March 20. 1994. their family is holding a card shower. Pleas send cards and ’.pecial thoughts to: Mr and Mrs. Clarence Faust. 2895 E Quimby Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058 GIRL, Chelsey Lyn. boro Feb. 21 at 4:17 a.m. to Brenda Hobert and David Culp Jr.. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs., 9*4 ozs. and 19 in­ ches long BOY, Clayton Jay. bom Feb. 22 at 7:04 p.m. to Lee Anne Malone and Kenneth Sprague. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 ozs. and 21 M inches long BOY, Kasey Lee. boro Feb. 22 at 10:49 p.m. to Wade Madry and Mary Braska II. Delton weighing 7 lbs., 8 ozs. and 23 inches long. BOY, Jonathan Robert, bom Feb. 23 at 2:22 p.m. to Greg and Marilyn Wright, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 10ozs. and 2016 inches long. Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. BOY, Cameron Scott, bom Feb. 23 at 10:15 a.m. to Donna and Eric Schutte, Delton weighing 6 lbs.. 3M ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Shane Steven, bom Feb. 23 at 3:48 p.m. to Lisa and Steve Hovinga, Middleville, weighing 6 lbs., 8 ozs. and 1816 inches long. GIRL, Kara Kathleen, bom Feb. 24 at 9:35 p.m to Tony and Katie Hayward. Wayland, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 2016 inches long GIRL, Kathryn Willits, bom Feb 25 at 4:41 a m. to Margaret and Michael Kesler and brother Richard. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 6 ozs and 19 inches long BOY, Mitchell Neil, bom Feb. 25 at 7:01 p.m. to Lori Lydy. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs. and 21 inches long BOY, Tyter Jay. boro Feb. 26 at 9:58 a.m. to Adam and Tammy Brumm. Vermontville, weighing 7 lbs.. 11 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Sarah Ann. boro Feb. 28 at 6: I* p.m to Gary and Jennifer Storm, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. U oz. and 22 inches long BOY, Devin Michael, boro Feb. 6 at 5:35 p.m. to Kris Carr and Shawn Farr, weighing 7 Rm.. 7M ozs. and 21 inches long BOY, Zachary Ryan, boro at Pennock Hospital. Feb. 8 at 2:56 p.m. to Gerald and Sharon Engen. Delton, weighing 6 lbs., 14 ozs. and 19 inches long GIRL - Randy and Deb Cocnen are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Katherine Lee. bom Feb. 23. 1994 at Blodgett Hospital, weighing 9 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 20*6 in­ ches long. Katherine is welcomed home by her brother J T. Grandparents are Henrietta and the late Herman Cocnen and Ford and Ida McGinley. GIRL, Kimberly Nicole, boro at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Kalamazoo. Feb. 24 at 5:21 p.m. to Karen and David Monis. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., I oz Proud grand­ parents are Lloyd and Edna Miller of Hastings and Shirley Morris of Charlotte. BOY. Bret Alan Lawrence, born at Pcnn<x:k Hospital at 12:35 p.m. to Shannon Miller and Rick Lawrence. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . 4 ozs. and 20 inches long BOY, Nicholas Patrick, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 3 at 12:33 a m. to Cathy and Don Davis. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 11 Vi ozs. and 22 inches long BOY, Andrew Timothy, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 6 at 5:03 p.m. to Mr and Mrs Timothy Slocum. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12*6 ozs and 19 inches long. BOY, Dylon Arthur, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 7 at 7.31 p.m. to Machclle Ann Weeks. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 6'4 ozs. and 20 inches long Woodland United Methodist is planning to hold an Easter Fellowship Wednesday. March 30. at 9 a.m. Gerry Litchfield will speak Light refreshments will be served following the service. The fourth Lake wood Ministerial Associa­ tion combined Lenten service was held Sun­ day evening at the Lake Odessa Christian Reformed Church After a prelude played by Anita Duits on the piano and Joy Baum on the organ, the Rev Ben Ridder welcomed the capacity crowd and ted the singing of several joyous and lively songs. Rachel Ridder sang a solo. “Broken and Spilled Out." The Rev. Emmet Kadwell of Central United Methodist spoke, using many sports analagies. On March 20 the service will be at First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa and the Rev Alan Sellman will be the speaker The March 27 service will be at Woodgrove Brethren-Christian Parish in Coats Grove and will consist of an Easter cantata sung by the combined choirs of the host church and Hope Church of the Brethren There will be refreshments and fellowship after each of these services This annual series will end with the tradi­ tional Good Friday service held at I p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa, with the Rev. George Spcas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church speaking. LEGAL NOTICES: rne rvo Estate of MABEL V THOMPSON DECEASED Socio I Security No 368-60-4154 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estote moy be barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE. On March 31 1994 at 9 45 a.m., in the probate courtroom. Hotting* Michigan before Hon. Richord H Shaw Judge of Probate, a flooring will be held on the petition o< Marjorie V Wieland requesting that Marjorie V Wielond and Kenneth J. Thompson be appointed co-personol represen­ tatives of the estate of Mabel V. Thompson. Deceased who lived at 13246 S Hastings Rood Freeport. Michigan and who died February 22 1994. and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated February 4. 1901 be admitted to It olso IS requested that the heirs al law ol said deceased by determined Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all clowns against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publicalien of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record March 11 1994 Richard J Hudson (Pl 5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 0 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (6)6) 945-3495 MARJORIE V WIELAND AND KENNETH J THOMPSON By Richard J Hudson 32S5 N Broadway Hostings Ml 49050 and 10751 Thompson Rood Freeport, Ml 49325 (3/17) File No 94-21377-IE Estate ol Eulo lee Tenney Deceased Social Security Number 366-I&52I4 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be barred or of ♦ected by the following The decode it whose Iasi known address was 10000 Center Street. Plainwell. Ml 49060 dated January 22. 1994. An instrument dated February 7 1966 hot been admitted os the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative Grant F Cook 1925 Golfv.ew Drive. Kalamazoo Ml 49001 or to both tbe in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49050 within 4 months of the date ol publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per sons entitled to it Robert E Thai I (P4642I) 132 W South Street Suite 500 Kalamazoo. Ml 49007 (616)302 4500 (3/17) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17, 1994 February Citizens of the Month honored Computer porn Central Elementary fifth-gradera selected as Exchange Club 'Citizens of the Month* are RaecheRe Easey. Nicole Brown and Brenda Hurless. Missing from the photo is Sara Williams. Dear Ann Lander:: 1 am in my late teens and very much concerned about my 12 yearold sister 1 was looking for something in her desk and found a bunch of pornographic let­ ters written to ".Margie " from some man across the country on the on-line computer in­ teractive network that my parents subscribe to. These letters are not merely suggestive They are sexually explicit. This man is in col­ lege, and I'm sure he has no idea that my sister is 12 years old. It makes me sick to think that Margie's mind is being polluted by this scumtag Should I tell my parents? If so, how? They know Margie communicates with several pen pals on this computer network through elec­ tronic mail, but I'm sure they have no idea that this sort of trash is being sent to her. My sister and I arc not close, and I wouldn't be comfortable confronting her. I am not able to sign my name or the city I live in. 1 need your help. * — Worried and Waiting for Guidance Dear Worried: You don't need to be ' "close" to your sister to tell her that you have become aware of her correspondence w nh an adult male and are worried about her. Explain that it is unhealthy. According to Chicago attorney Joan Hall, there is no federal statue that prohibits sending pornography by computer. It's loo bad the law hasn't caught up with the technology 'False memories'? Northeastern Elementary's 'Citizens of the Month' for February are Taylor Wisner. Larry Parrow and Amber Christy, shown with Fifth-grade teacher Don Schito. February 'Citizens of the Month' al Southeastern Elementary are Lucas Overmre and Winnie Coy, with fifth-grade teacher Jane Merritt Dear Ann Landers: I am saddened and angry about your reponse to the recent letters regarding "false memories." Your response was that "while some memories of early childhood abuse are real, many accusations are false." Of course. there are some incidents of false memories, but most therapists will tell you that they are few compared with the number of people who truly were abused and repress­ ed the memories. Almost ALL families, when confronted with a disclosure regarding sexual abuse, will deny it Even abuse survivors whose memories are intact are often not believed. The pain of being rejected by one's family for telling the truth is agonizing. I am a survivor of abuse who repressed the memories for many years. I was anally raped by my stepfather. My therapist did not "lead" me to recall my memories. I went through 18 months of nightmares and terror as the memories surfaced. During this time, my mother began attending "false memory syn­ drome” support group meetings in order to discredit me. No one wants to believe that this could happen in their own family. Your response gave the impression that the majority of abuse memories are false. If you would consult some mental health profes­ sionals. you'd find that the vast majority disagree with you. - A Survivor (Wexford, Pa.) Dear Survivor: This is a subject about which 1 do not need to consult any mental health professionals. 1 have been receiving letters from both the abused and abusers for as long as I’ve been writing this column. 1 chose recently to focus on those who were falsely accused because their side is rarely presented. It is indeed true that most of the memories of early child abuse are rooted in fact and not fiction. The majority of those who repressed memories, however, were abused when they were very young - not teen-agers. Lord on vacation? Exchange Club Hastings 'Citizen of the Month for February from Pleasantview Elementary School is fifth­ grader Billy Anthony, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER coil. 948-8051 to have our ao'vertising representative coll upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. St. Rose Schoofs February Citizen ol the Month' for February is Jessica Shafer, with sixth-grade teacher Diane Brighton. Hastings 'K* registration set Parents or children who will go to kindergarten in Hastings next year can register them on Wednesday. Mar. 23. Thursday. Mar. 24 or Friday. Mar. 25 from 8:30-12:30 p.m. and 1:30-3:30 p.m. Registration will be taken at the school nearest to where the parents reside. Il is not necessary or advisable to bring the child a' the lime of registration. A copy of the child's birth certificate and record of immunization are required. At the time of registration, parents will be given appointments for a pro-enrollment screening lest for vison and hearing as well as a school-readiness test. Tbe elementary schools are: Central Elementary at 509 S Broadway. 948-4423, Northeastern Elementary. 519 E. Grant. 948-4421; Southeastern Elementary. 1300 S.East St.. 948-4419. Pleasantview Elementary. 3754 Lacey Road. 758-3361 Dear Ann Landers: So many terrible things are happening these days - young children shot on the doorsteps of their homes, elderly people found frozen to death in their unheated hovels, children sexually abused by uncles and grandfathers. Please print some words of hope. We need something to cling to. Has the Lord decided to "take a vacation" because his lambs have strayed so far from the path of righteousness? Please tell us. - R.L.S. in Honolulu Dear Friend: The Lord does not take vaca­ tions. He is always on the job. Here's an essay that will give you more assurance than anything 1 might say. Footprints by Margaret Fish back Powers One night, a man had a dream He dreamed he was walking along the beach with the Lord. Across the sky flashed scenes from his life. For each scene, he noticed two sets of footprints in the sand: one belonging to him and the other to the Lord When the last scene of his life flashed before him. he looked back at the footprints in the sand. He noticed that many times along the path of his life there was only one set of footprints. He also noticed that it happened at NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY the very lowest and saddest times of his lite This really bothered him. and he questioned the Lord about it "Lord, you said that once J decided to follow you. you'd walk with me all the way But 1 have noticed that during the most troublesome times of my life, there is only one set of footprints I don't understand why. when I needed you most, you would leave me.” The Lord replied. "My precious child. 1 love you, and 1 would never leave you. Dur­ ing your times of Inal and suffering, when you saw only one set of footprints, it was (hen that I carried you." Al-Anon helps Dear Ann Landers: I was a widow with a young son when I married a cold, rigid man. I thought 1 had enough love for both of us. but I was wrong. After 15 years of being frozen out. 1 was suicidal. I had four more children with that totally indifferent, uncommunicative hus- hand I was lonely. angry. hurt and miserable I finally discovered he was an alcoholic I was fooled because he drank nothing but beer and only on weekends I now realize that an alcoholic is incapable of loving any one but himself It is part of the disease I finally found the courage to leave him and am now a family counselor on alcoholics It was Al-Anon that helped me turn my life around Please tell people about it. - Cape Cod, Mass. Dear Cape Cod: I HAVE b-'-n telling them - for over 35 years Al-Anon has proven to be a godsend for relatives and friends of alcoholics, when everything else has failed And it’s free Al-Anon sponsors Alateen, a splendid organization, for teen-age relatives and fnends of alcoholics To find the chapter nearest your home, check your telephone book or write to: Al-Anon Family Group Headquarters. P.O. Box 862, Dept. AL. Mid­ town Station. New York. NY 10018-0862. or call 1-800-356-9996 i urge anyone who is living with an alcoholic to gel help at once. A whole new life awaits you. Ann Landers' latest booklet. ' Nuggets and Doozies.” has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 lln Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Spnng is at hand! The vernal equinox ar­ rives at 3:28 p.m Sunday. March 20 The sun will rise due east and set at due west The days continue to lengthen for another three months The first clinic in Lake Odessa, held by the Ionia County Health Department, will be on Wednesday next week at Central United Methodist Church's Fellowship Hall from 9 a.m. to noon. The second Lakewood School Community Dinner will be Thursday. March 24. at the high school at 6 p.m. This free meal is funded by a variety of business people from the entire district. The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society played to a full house Saturday even­ ing. with the promise of a new format and a shorter program which ran without intermis­ sion for just over 90 minutes. Friends of the Library served cookies and piixh and more of Bob Gierman's famous peantt brittle after the program. The program's old songs, familiar commercials (familiar to those old enough to remember), comedy and even vin­ tage clothing, plus the music of Celia Demot'd al the piano and orchestra gathered for the oc­ casion made a fun evening for all ages Members of Central Church had a "Birth­ day Bash to Beat tbe Blahs" of winter last Fri­ day night, planned and carried out by the family co-ordinator and others of the church's education committee. Twelve tables with seasonal table decor, plus unique items, hung from the ceiling to complement the table decorations. along with lots of balloons made a festive appearance for the room. Each table had plates differing from all other tables. Those attending had brought food for the serving table. Another table held birthday cake and other cakes. Children sat with adults from the same bir­ thday month and not with their own parents, which made for some interesting conversa­ tions. Each table had a quiz about birthdays, with some of the questions to be answered on­ ly by children less than 10 years of age. The tables with the most correct answers were first to go to the dessert table. Another table held wrapped birthday gifts — enough for everyone. Swapping was perfectly accep­ table. Writing paper was swapped for nail polish. Potpurri was swapped for table napkins. A toy could be swapped for a necktie. All in all. it was a fun evening. The ciling was hung with trailing ivy. a lace parasol, a beach ball, an American flag, a snowman, snowflakes and valentines John Waite's program at the Congrega­ tional Church’s Women's Fellowship on Wednesday of last week brought a number of guests, plus the host members, who were for­ tunate to have nice weather for this meeting postponed from a miserable day in February He brought a tableful of pictures from the ar­ chives of the local historical Society, of which he is president From a lengthy list of possibilities, he chose eight women from the history of Lake Odessa who typified others of their time. Following his presentation and comments from his audience with stories about some of the eight and of others who made their mark in local history, the hostesses served refreshments. President Doris McCaul then conducted the business meeting of the fellowship. Recently, the Rev. M. Keith McIver was invited by Senator Jack Welborn to give the opening prayer at a session of the Michigan Senate A contingent from the Congregational Church also attended and were seated in the gallery . After the prayer, they were recogniz­ ed and applauded by the senators on the floor and they were then given a tour of tbe Capitol building. They were duly impressed by the beauty of the restored building, which was a few years in the process of being taken back to its original style with paint and fixtures. Over the years, it was interesting to read in local papers about the work of Bcatc Brule. German-bom American, who was one of the many specialists in the mural detective work and the repainting. She spent much of her Michigan time at Woodland. Craig Starkweather, administrative assis­ tant to our senator, had been a parishioner of the Pastor McIver at Lowell. On a recent winter day. Mrs. Morris Carey Jr entertained several ladies for an aftemon They enjoyed watching some video tapes and having some of Betty's refreshments Those who attended were Alice Bulling and ladies from Lake Manor, her mother Reinc Peacock. Bernina Coon. Geraldine Klahn. Dorothy Smith. Ethel Carey. Dorothy Wiliams. Ruth Lepard and Ella Creighton The Rev. Emmett and Mary Kadwell have been hosts to her parents, the Loves, of Iowa who came for a visit with their daughter and family. In last week's column, some of the achievements of the CROP Walk effort for 1993 were given. A denominational newspaper this week has additional informa­ tion. One of the unique efforts was at Ban­ nister. where the Rev. Glenn Litchfield, formerly of Vermontville, challenged his con­ gregation to raise $1,000 for their walk. Fif­ teen walkers raised $2,100 so the pastor and Hunger co-ordinator KathY Leydorf preached the sermon from the roof of the church as their part of the challenge bargain. The first walks were held in 1971 when there were only two In 1993 there were 134 Michigan CROP Walks. There was competi­ tion between Adnan College and Siena Heights college with Siena being the winner. In a separate fund effort. CWS Blanket Sun­ day raised $152,333. In nearby Bartie Creek. 650 blankets were distributed by social ser­ vice agencies from that effort. This year, the Lakewood walk will be on Sunday. April 24. in the village of Lake Odessa Nearby Ionia is soon to have a new OB/GYN specialist Dr. Hector Robles, who received his training in Spain and has practic­ ed in Puerto Rico and in Cheboygan. The Lake Odessa Livestock Auction nas an­ nounced its annual Exotic Bird and Animal Auction April 29 and 30. The Friday sales begins at 4:30 in the afternoon. The Saturday sale begins at 9:30 e.m. The variety ranges from emus to donkeys to wallabies and pythons Saranac is observing us 155th anniversary of its post office. By comparison. Lake Odessa is a mere infant Early historical ac­ counts often report that goods were brought here from Saranac for building construction. Ionia County is to have a mobile unit, which will collect household hazardous waste material in Lake Odessa May 14 and again in September. This is the time for householders to rid themselves of batteries, paints and var­ nish, chemicals, poisons arid acids. The Department of Natural Resources had issued a grant to make this collection possible. A speaker at three Lansing locations on the weekend is a former mid-Michigan man. Clif­ ford Kindy, a northern Indiana truck farmer, spoke at the Lansing Church of the Brethren, at the MSU Union and at Lansing Community College about his month-long visit to the Gaza Strip last year on a Middle East Peacemaking endeavor. Cliff has his first school years at Carson City when his father was pastor of the Crystal Church of the Brethren, starting at 1954 Ed and Carol Reiser attended funeral ser­ vices at Manon last week for David Fetter­ man. who died in Florida. Arch and Elaine VanLaanen attended an Airstream Rally in Louisiana in February and witnessed the damage caused by the severe ice storms. Some communities were without elec­ tricity for weeks. The YMCA is in charge of the swimming program at the Ionia High School. The com­ munity pool is open to senior citizens Tuesdays and Thursdays from noon to nine o'clock for a nominal fee. Lockers are available and a lifeguard is on duty. Early morning hours are open for lap swimming also. Ionia Area No-Till Club was scheduled to meet last Saturday. March 12. Local officers of the club arc Clay Martz, secretary , and Lynn Mazurek, vice-chairman. They met at the Clarksville Experimental Station. The March showcase at the Lake Odessa Community Library is on quilts and quilting There are several texts and how-to books, along with colorful pieced quilts. Local realtors were pictured in the Ionia Sentinel in connection with the annual sales awards of the Ionia County Board of Realtors. In the bracket of 1/2 to 3/4 million dollar sales Wayne Musbach was pictured. Ed Zook was listed as a half million dollar seller. Phil Mc­ Clelland was awarded honors for $2 million in real estate sales. Duane "Buck" Yager was in the $1 million bracket. Aaron "Duffy" Mc­ Clelland had $75,000 in sales in 1993 Harold and Marjorie Swiler of Ainsworth Road are having a 50th anniversary on March 25. They are parents of Wayne Swiler. Linda Fox. Carol Engle and Dons Sutton. Their open house will be at the Sebewa Baptist Church on Musgrove Road at Goddard Road Nancy Hickey and her sister. Paula Schray of Schaumberg. III., have returned from a visit with their parents in Flonda �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17, 1994 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIME.T~ ) A look back at the Outdoor Education Center, Johnstown Township by Joyce Weinbrecht Entrance marker for the Outdoor Education Center 1994. Located on the east shore of Clear Lake. Johnstown Township, there is a unique educa­ tion center. In November 1930. the W.K Kellogg Foundation was formed to promote better health for children The foundation first open ed a camp at Pine Lake, then one at Clear Lake, and finally the facilities at St. Mary's Lake. The Clear Lake facility was opened in 1933 and included winter camping. It hits grown to include approximately 140 acres One hundred acres is a farm complete with farmhouse, bams and animal* There is a 20-acre pine plantation, a mam lodge, bunk house, director's residence, a greenhouse, a pioneer cabin, a classroom building with kit­ chen and dining room, a sick bay and offices. There are 21 summer cabins. The beach of­ fers swimming in summer and winter sports. There arc year-round interpretive trails and areas. Jack N. Wykoff is director and there is a stff of from 15 to 20. The camp uses the talent, of about 100 students teachers and graduates from Western Michigan University and Michigan State to aid in the programs. It is a sharing and learning experience for rise youngsters of the Battle Creek schools and other systems, as well as for the student teachers, undergraduate students and the full­ time staff. The camp is conducted year-round, serving 3.500 Battle Creek students and 2.000 oul-ofdistrict student* When Williams Keith Kellogg established the W.K. Kellogg Foundation in 1930, he was looking for a way to meet a long-time concern of his. Good health had been a long time pro­ ject of Mr. Kellogg's, as is evidenced by the development of his line of health foods. Pottum. Post Toasties and various other foods he not only promoted, but also used himself. The foundation was conceived to help under­ privileged. rural children to better health and thus to better lives. ' In the beginning, the foundation was titled the “W.K. Kellogg Child Welfare Founda­ tion. Later, the word “welfare" was dropped and the focus broadened “...to receive and administer funds for educational or charitable purposes, to help people to help themselves." This included assisting counties to establish health departments, provide programs to in­ struct parents in child care, give direct finan­ cial aid to widows and the underprivileged, to educate professionals concerning child welfare and initiate medical and dental pro­ grams for children, school lunch programs in the rural schools, schools for the handicap­ ped. hospitals and libraries. During the 1930s. “fresh air" camps were being established across the United States. These were designed primarily to take city children to the country. The W.K. Kellogg Foundation’s program was unique as it of­ fered a fresh air camp for rural and small town children. Children from five counties were selected to attend the first camp in July 1932. Most This photo taken by Josephine Wise Laycock is looking across the lake to the picture tree. The group is Hillsdale County Motner*s group. were somewhat maladjusted socially, psychologically and were malnourished physically. There was no attempt made at this time to accommodate the physically or men­ tally handicapped. The first camp was held at Pine Lake. Barry County, where the foundation had purchased a 31-acre tract oi land. A main lodge for yearround use and 24 summer cabins were built. One hudred and sixty-eight children attended the first camp of four weeks duration. In 1933. the sessions were cut to three weeks and three camp periods were held, but the program still could not handle the 635 ap­ plicants Winter camping seemed to be a solu­ tion. so another camp site was acquired. The Camp Fire Girls of Battle Creek owned 29 acres on Clear Lake near Dowling. More land was purchased and a main lodge was con­ structed and both camps were put into opera­ tion year-round. Each session of 25 boys and 25 girls from ages 7 through 12 contained elements of health education, nature studies and the skills of gening along together by living together. Selection of campers was based on a par­ ticular set of criteria of distressed home condi­ tions. financial troubles, overcrowding in the home and lack of supervision at home. The school year was divided into three 12-week sessions. Most campers stayed for the entire 12 weeks. The minimum stay was usually four weeks. The staff was made up of six teachers holding bachelor or master degrees in education. Stu­ dent teachers from Michigan State College (now Michigan State University) and Western Michigan State Teacher’s College (now Western Michigan University) filled out the staffs. The camp schedule was not the usual school routine, but to keep the students current in their studies three hours per day spent in con­ ventional schoolroom activities. Testing was done to determine the specific areas that need­ ed remedial attention. Other things were measured, also to determine progress For instance, the median weight gain for the 12-week penod was seven pounds for the fall terms and 4.9 pounds for the spring terms. Along with classroom work, camp activities included art. spelling, nutrition studies, hygiene, phonetics, nature studies, music, handicrafts and composition. Emphasis was placed on teaching the children skills that could improve their home conditions. Campers at Clear Lake were encouraged to plan their own diets and plan the camp meals Responsibility for their own well being and the sharing of duties to aid in the well being of fellow campers involved "squad duty.” Kit­ chen chores, dining room duty and dormitory chores were rotated with a day off with no duties. Thus, the camps became complete training centers for both children and for the teachers as well. House and Farm buildings at the Center. This dinner bell has called many campers to meals for many years. The water tower has been a landmark at the Outdoro Center over the years. In 1936, the foundation purchased 40 acres on Morris Lake. Barry County, which was given to the Camp Fire Giris and the Clear Lake Camp became a year-round camp also. In 1938-1939. the camp was expanded to a nine-month session. September of 1938 found th'.* teachers planning the programs and the trailing of elementary teachers to serve as staff. One hundred thirty children were selected fnun 41 of the 83 counties The children ranged from 8 years of age to 16 and were from rural and city homes, collectively. Children who were in poor health, with a social behavior, neglecteo children and children from broken homes were brought together for this camp. Three camps were in­ cluded in the project. St. Mary’s. Pine Lake and Clear Lake. Measurements if physical and mental growth and beha- \or changes were noted Testing was don-.- in October. January and May The campers operated their own post office, store and a bank, a printing press, furniture refinishing department, candy making opera­ tion. Outdoor activities included athletic games, nature hikes, astrology, the building of huts as shelters, swimming, skating, ski­ ing. sliding, sleigh rides, making maple sugar and planting trees. Scouting and religion were also part of this project The result of that first mne-month session seemed to indicate that there was significant gains in all developmental areas-physically. mentally and sociality In 1940-1941 the program was offered to rural Decatur, the town of Otsego and subur­ ban Lakeview, grades 5 through 12. This pro­ gram was held at Clear Lake Camp. The camp period was two weeks long. The Kellogg Foundation employed the staff and paid all operation costs. (To be continued) Summer correspondence school open to area kids Parents who want their children to enroll in the Grand Rapids Academic Summer Program (GRASP) may pick up application materials at parent-teacher conferences March 23. 24 and 25 in the principal's offices at Hastings elementary and middle schools. Application deadline is April 16. The summer correspondence program is designed for students now in grades one through eight. GRASP is a copyrighted correspondence program written with four purposes in mind: • Rm, to provide a means for students to mrintain recently learned essential skills in maih and reading. • Second, to create circumstance: that require students and parents to work together toward a common educational goal. • Third, to provide a chance for parents and children to maintain a positive feeling about their school systems throughout summer months. • Fourth, to provide a cost effective alternative to traditional summer school pro­ grams in an era of restrictive budgets. Each "course" in math and reading consists of a packet of 10 weekly lessons called modules. Each module is constructed to reinforce or reteach typical basic skills generally found in most curricula at that grade level. Cost for one subject is $18.50. Cost for both is $31.50. Included are a completion award and scoring service, besides the curriculum packets. Materials for the GRASP program will be ordered after April 16 and will be distributed to students during the last week of school. For more information, check with the principal's office at the appropriate school. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Glen Public School at W.K. Kellogg Foundation Clear Lake Camp Nov. 13-23,1940. The photo shows the students In the celebration of Thanksgiving. k Call 945-9554 J �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17, 1994 Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL FEBRUARY 2B, 1W4 Common council mot in regular MiDOn in the Ci­ ty Holl Council Chambers Hatting*. Michigan on Monday, February 28. 1994 ol 730 p.m Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding I. Protoal of roll coil wore membars While, Bloom. Bro'arer. Campbell. Hawkin*. Ketchum Jatperse. May 2 Pledge to Hog 3. Mayor Gray proclaimed March at American Association of University Women month in Hastings and introduced Lois Roush and Agnes McPharhn representing the association 4. Representative Robert Bender was present and talked about the homestead exemption af­ fidavit and the ballot issue. The deadline for filing the affidavit is March I. and has not formally ex­ tended but will bo extended to May 1 by the governor The ballot issue will deal with how to finance schools The bottom line is it will be either with a soles tax or income tax. He said that with either proposal they will hove property tax relief. They hove been trying to do this for years. They hove also approved distribution formulas by which schools ore funded 95% of per pupil cost will fall within a $1,500 range from 5 to 6.500. Ber.Jer favors the ballot plan. He said the MML is opposed because of the ass tssmeni cop. Mayor Gray asked if they ore considering anything for mumcipailties to continue being aggressive in DDA either ex­ isting and pipeline and he sold not of this time. Councilman Campbell was concerned about revenue shari'g losses ©nd Bender stated that that was not port of the current plan He soid it was on the table for next years budget to discuss revenue shoring but is not on top They are backing away from cutting revenue shoring Mayor Gray re­ quested that the State not put cities in the some position schools ore in and have to ask for constant mileage Mayor Gray thanked Representative Bender for coming and presented him with a key to the city. 5 Ken Neil of Hastings Sanitary Service and Steve Bologna vice president of corporate development for the City Management Corp were present to explain the amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Plan to permit expansion of the service area and acreage use J for waste col­ lected at the loradfill. They have presented this plan to all the villages and to-vnships in the regional SW Michigan arec. *d by White, sup^xted by Brower to receive and place on file the following correspondence concerning the landfill. —Letter from Viking Corp, dated 2/11/94. -letter from Jessoco Elm regord.ng landfill —Newspaper article of 9/13/93 —Pocket from "Residents United for Healthy Barry Ecosystems." —Letter from Alice Craven ol 2/19/94 —Market opinion res-’rch dated 2/24/94. —Article from Kalamazoo Gazette. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. They proposed the use of 48 acres of landfill site for 20 years that could accept waste from Ottawa. Montcalm. Clinton. Ingham. Jackson. Kalamazoo and Von Buren counties. It now accepts from Barry. Allegan. Kent. Ionia. Eaton and Calhoun counties. They have 330 acres ol which a lot is wetland. He invited council to tour the landfill which receives 500-600 tons per day. When asked whois to say you won t haul garbage from Wayne County here. Steve said there will be a written and. enforceable contract with the County and it Is Il­ legal to haul from the East side of the State under Stale Health Dept, and themselves. The fees more than pay for the monitoring. Cleanup is paid by the State and Federal monies In a monitoring trust. $.25 lor every yard dumped goes Into the trust. He said the company has a 30 year obligation to monitor the landfill after it closes. Mayor Gray asked lor a definition of hazardous waste. Steve said there oe three types: flomable/toxic: household garbage (Act 640 ol Solid Waste Management) and demolition debris. Mayor Gray thanked them for coming. 6. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that the minutes of the 2/14/94 meeting be approved os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Invoices read: General Alum....................................... ........... $2.111.66 Municipal Supply................................................ 1.347.29 Root Spring Scraper Co..................................... 1.091.15 T.J. Miller............................................................. 4.085.00 Northern Equipment Co.................. 2.040.00. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that the above invoices be approved os read. Yeas: May .-asperse. Ketchum, Hawkins. Campbell. B-ower. Bloom. White. Absent None. Carried. 8. Moved by White supported by Brower that the invoice from KBW for $6,080.00 be paid from contingency with repayment from DDA: and in­ voices from Demminks Landscape Inc. $1,139.65 and Consumers Power Co. $19.50 be paid from the DDA Streetscape account. Yeas: While. Bleam. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins, Ketchum. Josperse. May. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Moved by Brower, supported by Moy that the invoice from Cottage Gardena lor $1.468.50 be ap­ proved from the Water Bond Account. Yeas: Moy. Josperse. Ketchum. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleom. White. Absent: None. Carried. 10. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that the following correspondence be received and placed on file. —Minutes ol 2/16/94 Airport Board Minutes. — Letter from Chamber regarding Legislative Conference. —Letter from Senator Welborn of 2/23/94 on af­ fidavit deadline filing. Councilperson Ketchum questioned paragraph 6 of the Airport minutes In which they request the City to pay their $12,000 1994 assessment stating this was the city local share for the airport grant project. Councilperson White slated that $45,000 was needed up front and $20,000 wos needed ad­ ditional from the City 4 County. (Later White stated that this was worded incorrectly in the minutes and was not the grant match but the Cities budgeted contribution. The grant match hod already been approved ) Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 11. Moved by Josperse. supported by Brower that the request from the Order of the Eastern Star to hold their 7th annual Easter egg hunt at the Fish Hatchery Park on Saturday. April 2, 1994 be ap­ proved under the direction of the Director of Public Services. Yeas All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. Moved by Josperse. supported by Hawkins that the following be approved to a three year term on the Youth Council Board beginning April 26. os recommended by the Youth Council. Steven Hoke Mork Hewitt and Conni* Tolger Yeos All. Absent None Corned. 13 Moved by Josperse. supported by Ketchum that the YMCA be allowed to use the Fish Hatchery Pork Soccer field for the dates requested in their letter of 2/22/94 under the Director of Public Ser­ vices. Yeas; All. Absent None. Carried. 14 Moved by Josperse. supported by Ketchum that the letter of 2/24 94 from Robert Byington concerning Summerfest at Fish Hatchery Poik be referred to the Porks Committee. Yeos All. Ab­ sent None Corned. 15 Ordinance <268 reod: An ordinance to amend the zoning mop of the City of Hostings under 3.22 of the Hostings Code Changes R S to A-0 for Lot 413 and unnumbered Lots North of 4)3 4 414 16 Ordinance <267 reod. An ordinance to amend the zoning map of the City of Hostings under 3.22 of the Hastings Code Change from R-2 to A-1 Lots 900 and 901. except the North 12 ft of 900 901 and the North 1/2 cf lots 963 964 17 Mayor Gray stated that the final design con­ tract on the M-37 corridor, downtown street scope and demolishing 3 downtown buildings hove been signed by Mark Felpousch on February 24 1994 in connection with existing DOA pipeline projects. 18 Moved by Bleom supported by White that rents on the two city owned houses be increased os follows 1013 w Green from $300 to $375 326 W State from $250 to $325 and be offered to cur­ rent renters Rents to be reconsidered when new renter moves in. Bleom stated that rentals were appraised at a fee of $75.00 approved by the Mayor. The appraisal for 1013 W. Green was $450 per month and 326 W. State at $375 per month. Present renters were to be offered of on increase of $75.00 per month over present rent. City At­ torney to prepare necessary paper work. Katchum questioned criteria for getting an appraisal. When she asked about appraisal on railrood corridor she wos turned down. Mayor Gray staled that it could cost several thousand and she could get a cost and bring bock to council. Yeas: Six: Nays: Two (Ket­ chum. Brower) Absent. None. Carried. 19 Councilman Bleam stated that the request from Tubbs on use of city parking lot south of City Hall ond the Irwtn/Pentinga matter would be com­ ing up ai a later dote. 20. Moved by Campbell, supported by May that the recommendation of the Street Committee for Jeff Mansfield Director of Public Services get with the MOOT to consider option <1 in their letter of 1-19-94 to install a traffic signal with separate phases for north ond southbound M-43 traffic. Both Sarver ond Mansfield stated that all three options ore a trade-off The location doesn't meet any of the criteria for the State but accidents ore high at this location. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 21. AAoved by Campbell, supported by May that the request to abandon North Jefferson from Col­ fax to Grant be approved with city keeping sub surface right of 66 ft. for utilities ond City Attorney draw up necessary paper work and public hearings be scheduled. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 22. Moved by May supported by Brower that $178,509 be transferred from the Water Receiving Fund to the Waler Operation 4 Maintenance Fund to meet bond requirements. Yeas: White. Bleom. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Ketchum. Josperse. Moy. Absent: None. Carried 23. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the relocation of the Police Deportment, which wos referred to the Finance Committee, be table until the new manager is in place. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 24. AAoved by Whit -. supported by Hawkins that the City Attorney report bock on the proposal transfer of the Riverside Cemetery to the City which was referred to him for study. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 25. Moved by White, supported by May that the City Clerk. Treasurer. Assessor ond DPW Deport­ ments look at a need assessment on a new com­ puter and return to the AAorch 28. meeting. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 26. AAoved by While, supported by Josperse that the agreements be approved to collect one-half cf the BISD ond HASD school taxes in the summer of 1994 at the same rote os lost year. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 27. Moved by White, supported by Moy that the January Revenue and Budget Status reports and Trial Balance be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent. None. Carried. 28 Councilman Ketchum requested a meeting be scheduled at 6:30 p.m. before the next council for the Porks. Recreation and Insurance to discuss the request from Summerfest. 29. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the police report for January 1994 be received and place on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 30. DPS report. DOA Streetscape Project: The electrical contractor is the only contractor current­ ly working on the project. The overhead case stop signs have been reinstated at State. Church and Jefferson, and traffic signals at State/Michigan have been relocated ond old strain poles removed. The new metal handle lights have been installed to light the courthouse clock tower. Both electrical ond site contractors will be bock in the spring to finish Phase I of the Streetscope Project. Tyden Park renovation bid package is now ready for bid­ ders ond ore due by March 8. The DNR will award the contract by the end of March ond construction can begin in early April. DPW crews have been removing snow and ice from city streets, working on removal of dead ond diseased treas. patching streets. MIOISHA safety training on power equip­ ment, ond continued maintenance of pork and playground equipment. 31. Moved by Campbell, supported by May that the bid for and aerial -ift truck go to Renner Ford for $57,167. Yeas: AAay. Josperse. Ketchum. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleam. White. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 32. Attorney Fekkos gave on update on Americable and stated that on 2/21 she received gross revenues for the franchise fees ond the city Is owed another $368.00. 33. City Assessor. Judy Myers stated that the ap­ praisal from the Equalization for the City come in at 51.45%. The reassessment of the City brought us very close to the 50 percent. Some residential property will have a little decrease in SEV. Her of­ fice sent out 1.900 change notices which result in less than 1/2% decrease. She reminded residents to hie their affidavit! for homestead and she stated that they are still due AAorch 1. os the gover­ nor has not yet signed on extension. 34. AAoved by Josperse. supported by White that the December Board of Review affidavit be receiv­ ed and filed with and overall increase of 19.500. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 35. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that tho City Treasurer be refunded $199.11 from rhe General Fund for 1993 Summer 4 Winter changes due Io changes to the State Tax Commission. •179238 • 179827 •179043 • 182068 08-51-220-133-00 08-51-025-009-00 08-51-040 023-00 08-51045 035 00 Revised SEV 22,500 70.250 32.500 38 400 Original SEV 24.600 71.600 35.400 44.600 Chong* (-2.100) (-1.350) (-2.900) (-6.200) Refund $ 35 95 21-68 49.X 92 IB $199.11 Yeas: White. Bleam. Brower. Compball. Hawkins. Ketchum. Josperse. Moy. Absent: None. Carried. 36. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins to adjourn into Closed Session under Section 15.268 Beth. 9:50 p.m. Yeos: Moy. Josperse. Ket­ chum. Howkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleam. White. Absent: None. Carried. 5 minute recess. 37. Return to open session 10:10 p.m. 38. AAoved by Josperse. supported by Brower that the City authorize tho City Attorney to offer to settle with trustee for 50% of the outstanding 1991 personal property taxes for TRIAD CATV in the amount of $642.06. os tho proper ck-im wos not fil­ ed with bankruptcy court. Yeos: White Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Howkins. Ketchum Josperse Moy. Absent None. Carried. 39. Movec by Campbell supported by Moy to ad­ journ at 10 12 p.m. Reod ond approved. Mary Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3/17) ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Special Meeting Thursday. AAorch 10. 1994 at 7 30 p.m Board members present Miller. Harper Cook Lewis. Absent O'Brien. Also present Keith * Ruth Roush Sexton Bob Frohlich resignation discussed. Sexton contract signed with Roush Budget preparation followed. Meeting adjourned al 9 30 p.m. Darlene Harper. Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller Supervisor (3/17) Melissa Irving reigns as Miss Delton Sixteen-year-old Melissa Irving is tbe 1994 Miss Delton. Admitting afterwards to being nervous. Melissa did just fine and captured the most votes from a panel of Judges. "I felt like my heart was flooded" with emotion, she said, about hearing her name announced as the winner. Melissa, daughter of Becky and Don Irving, emerged as the winner after competition with five other candidates at Friday night's Miss Delton Pageant at Del­ ton Kellogg High School. The contest is sponsored by the Delton Founders Weekend Committee, which will award Melissa with a $500 scholarship. A junior at Delton High. Melissa participates in cheerleading. Ski Club and Spanish Club. Melissa was the Junior representative this year for the Winterfest Court. When she was 13. Melissa was one of the lop 15 contestants chosen from 197 in the Miss Michigan American Pre-teen Pageant. She plans to attend Asbury College in Kentucky and hopes to someday go to Mexico to do part-time mission work. She already is polishing her Spanish with studies in high school. During tbe competition, Melissa said Abraham Lincoln was her favorite historical figure because be was against an anti-racist society. "I believe that all people are created equal (like be did).” she said. Melissa's bobbies include water-skiing, writing poetry, singing, dancing, playing the piano, participating in Youth Group ac­ tivities and mission work. She also attends Madeline's Modeling School in Kalamazoo. Runner-up in tbe pageant is Jennifer Fenwick, daughter of Doug and Debbie Fenwick. Jennifer will serve on Miss Delton's court along with Wendee Bender, daughter of Richard and Helen Bender. Vada Lavene Huyck. daughter of Lyle and Janet Miss Delton and her court are (from left) Vada Lavene Huyck, Melissa Sage, Jennifer Fenwick, runner-up; Melissa Irving. Miss Dehon; Nikki Warner, and Wendee Bender Huyck; Melissa Sage, daughter of Kevin and Diann Sage; and Nikki Warner, daughter of Larry and Marie Warner. Court members will receive $50 savings bonds. Jennifer Fenwick, the 18 year old runnerup, is an honor roll senior at Delton High. She is involved in cheerleading, drama and choir and was part of the homecoming court. She said she likes working with kids and helping disabled people. Jennifer plans to attend Kalamazoo Valley Community College for two years and then transfer to Western Michigan University to become a first grade teacher and eventually a child psychologist. Jennifer's hobbies include writing, poetry and helping work with children in the Del­ ton school's special education room for trainable mentally impaired children. Miss Delton and her court will reign for one year, presiding over the Aug. 12-13 Founders Weekend activities in Delton. A community service project is scheduled monthly for Miss Delton and her court and they are available for appearances at local events by contacting the Delton Founders Weekend Committee at P.O. Box 444. Del­ ton, Mi. 49046; or by calling the Founders' information hotline, (616) 623-2020. "We like to think of them as our commu­ nity ambassadors, representing Delton throughout the year of their reign." Cindy Pearce, Miss Delton program coordinator, has said Judges for the pageant were Patti Cline, representing area churches; Lin Hough, representing the Founders Weekend Committee; Bill Ruddy, representing the Delton Lions; Rick Ply, representing the A public hearing on the adoption of permit requirements and related fee schedule will be held by the Barry County Road Commission at 11:00 A.M. on April 5. 1994 In Its office at 1845 West Gun Lake Road. Hastings, Michigan. Copies of the proposed requirements & fees may be obtained at the Road Commission. Barry County Road Commission Robert Russell, Chairman Norman Jack Lenz, Vice-Chairman Theodore McKelvey, Member • CARLTON TOWNSHIP • Board of Review ...WILL MEET ON March 8, 1994 at 1 p.m. at Cartton Township Hall. 85 Welcome Road, Hastings, Michigan, to organize ano review the 1994 Assessment Roll. The BOARD OF REVIEW will meet the public for assessment review at the Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd. on the following dates: Monday, March 14 9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. • 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Wednesday. March 16 1:00 p.m.-4dX) p.m. • 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Thursday, March 17 9:00 a.m.-12:00 a.m. • 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ...and any other dates necessary to equalize and finalize the 1994 assessment roll, call Carlton Township at 945-5990. Appointments may be necessary. RATIO MULTIPLIER 1.0318 AGRICULTURAL .........48.46 1.00000 .........50.00 COMMERCIAL 50.00 1.00000 INDUSTRIAL.... RESIDENTIAL.......... ____ 44.38 1.1266 NC TIMBER CUTOVER ..............NC NC DEVELOPMENTAL .............. NC PERSONAL 50.00 1.0000 David Kaiser, Supervisor CARLTON TOWNSHIP The above multipliers do not mean every parcel will receive the same increase. New construction, additions, etc., have also been accounted lor. The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing ar. opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: "Letters ot the Editor", Hastings Banner, P.,0. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058 KITCHENS and MORE high school faculty; Pauline Campbell, the 1993 Founders Weekend parade grand marshal; Amy Phillips, 1989 Miss Delton; and Dick Thompson Of Delton Felpausch Food Center, representing area businesses. Larry Kensington Kensington promoted at Bananza The board of directors for Bananza Air Management Systems Inc., has appointed Lawrence T. Kensington as Vice President Operations. Kensington will assume his new position immediately. He has been employed at Bananza for seven years as general manager. Bananza Air Management Systems of Bel­ mont manufacturers commercial gas fired air handling equipment. MARRIAGE LICENSES Barney Van Adgalc, Middleville and Nora Alline Taylor, Lexington, KY. Terry Lee Armour, Woodland and Shelly Lyn Converse. Woodland. Robert Kendrick Koehl, Freeport and Kimberly Ann Vereeke. Freeport. Clinton Arthur Yarrington, Middleville and • Brenda Lee Irwin, Grand Rapids Mark Steven Babcock, Middleville and Lori Sue Hooiman, Middleville. Skippy Thomsbury, Nashville and Lois Rae I Resseguic, Nashville. Raymond Edward Moored. Hastings and I Julia Ann Holmes, Hastings. For Less Cabinets Counter Tops • Decorative Pulls • Dining Furniture 505 W. APPLE HASTINGS 945-3959 TO ALL OUR READERS:: We ask that you PRAY ! for a fellow publisher, : Heike Dobslaw of South Bend. She is in a coma and the • doctor’s prognosis is not very promising. • The Dobslaw family is confident : that the power of prayer is the • remaining strength to help Heike recover. J-Ad Graphics �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 17. 1994 — Page 11 Fairy Tale Day held at St. Rose School Danny Hoffman listens as third grader Ben Jacobs reads a favorite Fairy Tale The younger children seemed to enjoy listening to the older youngsters as they read. favorite fairy tale are (first row. left to nght) Peter Gole, Lindy Jacobs, Megan Martinez, Courtney Fortier, Joey Lancaster, Erin Fish, (second row) Cullen McKeough, Mike Pintar, Jeff * ** “ Beachnau, * Cody Everett. Jeffery Baker. Ben Jacobs. Andy Meaney. Raquel Hawks. Miki Notebook, and Jake Thursday, March 10. proved to be an exciting day for tbe St. Rose School third gr?de class On that day. they dressed as characters from their favorite Fairy Tale to celebrate tbe conclusion of that unit of study. During tbe unit they read some familiar and some mx-so-familiar Fairy Tales. They studied tbe structure of Fairy Tales and discussed lessons that Fairy Tales might be trying to teach them. The students learned that Fairy Tales have many components in common, such as: mystery, magic, good versus evil, events happening in threes, and an element of danger or suspense. Each student then rewrote their favorite Fairy Tale to tell the viewpoint of the bad or evil character. On Fairy Talc day they shared their stories with classmates and students from tbe first and second grades. Also they watched a Fairy Tale video and played "Fairy Tale Quiz Bowl." Emily Dreyer reads her favorite Fairy Tale to Keri French (left) and Heidi Wear Nashville artist's work on display at local library ArtiM Zelma Geary has found the nxxtai sh* tafcx. stained giaas.*' and thc ttaarings Public Library often is her “partner in design." An exhibit of her most currc'rt designs will be displayed. March 15-22. These two "partners" will combine to pre­ sent a program on stained glass Tuesday, March 22. at 7 p.m. A Nashville native. Geary is a lifelong ar­ tist, working in several mediums. Two years ago. her interest in stained glass was stimulated through an art class. Since then, her creations in glass have been commission­ ed for private homes in the area. The design process may begin with a client who requests a particular scene, such as a bam or a pond. Geary develops a drawing of the scene, often using library resources to capture authentic details. After the client ap­ proves the design and chooses colors, the next step is “breaking" the glass. In her program. Geary will describe just how it all comes together, from * shopping, for the glass” — Geary is always on the lookout for glass with special qualities — to assembl­ ing the pieces, much like a jigsaw puzzle. Geary's designs vary from ornate Victorian to contemporary and may show up as realistic flowers or a 1960 Thunderbird. Her love of nature is evident in many of her creations, themes Geary finds relaxing. • HOPE TOWNSHIP • Annual Meeting NOTICE is hereby given that the ANNUAL TOWN­ SHIP MEETING will be held SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1994, 10:00 A.M. at the HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL located on M-43. In addition to regular business, the annual financial report and proposed budget for the 1994-95 fiscal year will be submitted for consideration and public hearing. The proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Township Hall during regular business hours. Immediately following the Annual Meeting a Special Township Board Meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1994-95 fiscal year budget. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. Shirley R. Case Hope Township Clerk 948-2464 Megan Martinez reads a Fairy Tale to first grader Katie Cusack. Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE LEGAL NOTICES: ANNUAL REPORT ANNUAL REPORT — The Annual Report of the Willord G. ond Jessie M. Pierce Foundation for the period ended December 31. 1993 is available at the office of the Ernst < Young, c/o Cynthia Havard. 171 Monroe Ave.. N.W.. Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503. For Inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who requests it within 100 days after publication date of this notice. Willord G. Pierce. Trustee (3/17) Synopsis of th® Regular MaottaBefthe JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD March 9. 1994 Meeting colled to order by Supervisor Citizens present 16. Motion approved to dose meeting and open Public Hearing for Sunsei Channel Special Assessment District. Comments heard with one objection. Mooting adjourned at 7:23 p.m. Regular mooting opened at 7:30 p.m. Reports of Committees presented. Opened bids for Sunset Channel Special Assess­ ment District Motion approved to tentatively accept bid from Michigan Aquatic Control. Inc. Resolution <2 and Resolution <3 for Sunset Chan­ nel Special Assessment District were approved Adopted 1st Amendment to Manulife Pension Pion. Set Budget Workshop for 9 a.m. March 26. 1994 at Township Holl Approved Budget Hearing for 9 00 a.m April 2. 1994 at Township Holl Meeting dates approved for 1994-95 Approved vouchers in amount of S10.706.00 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (3/17) MORTGAGE SALE — Defoult having been mod® in th® terms ond conditions of a certain mortgage made by Ronald D. Erroir ond Barbara J. Errair. husband ond wife of 300 S Broadway, Middleville. Ml 49333, Barry County. Michigan, Mortgagor. to HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION. Mortgagee, doted the 19th day of May. A.D. 1907. and record­ ed In the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 29th day of Moy. A.D. 1997. in Libor 451 of Barry County Records, on poge 680. which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 21st day of April. A.D. 1997. assigned to the First National Bonk of Chicago ond recorded on the 1st day of May. 1967 in tho office of tho Register of Deeds in Liber 481 for soid County of Barry County Records, on poge 620. which soid mortgoge was thereafter on. towit the 6 th day of May 1992. assigned to HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION ond recorded on the 24th day of January. 1994 in the office of the Register of Deeds in Liber 595 for soid County of Barry County Records, on poge 580. on which mor­ tgoge there is claimed to be due. ot the dale of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum of ($46,392.77) FORTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED NINETY-TWO DOLLARS ond seventy-seven cents. And no suit or proceedings ol low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage or any pari thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mortgoge. ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan In such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that on the 14th day of April. A.D.. 1994. at 2:00 o'clock in the after­ noon said mortgoge will be foreclosed by a solo ol pubic auction, to the highest bidder, ol ih® Berry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan. Borry County. Michigan, of the premises described in soid mortgage, or so much thereof as may be necessary Io pay the amount due. os uforesaid on soid mortgage, with interest thereon al the prime rote plus three and five tenths (3.5%) percentage points as published monthly in the WALL STREET JOURNAL, soid rote currently being (9.50%) Nine ond five t»ngths ond all legal costs charges ond expenses including the attorney fees, allowed by low. and also ony sum or sums which moy be paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises Which soid premises are described os follows: All certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Village of Middleville, in the County of Barry ond State of Michigan ond describ­ ed os follows, to-wit: Lots 3. 4. 5 and the East 13.2 feet of Lot 2 Block 66 of A.D. BABCOCKS ADDI­ TION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Thornop pie Township. Borry County. Michigan. ITEM No 09 41-066-002-00 The redemption period shall be 6 (six) months from the date of such sole, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600.3241a. in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated Thursday March 3. 1994 HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION SHERMETA. CHIMKO & KILPATRICK. P C BARBARA I ADAMS (P36735) P O BOX 5016 ROCHESTER HILLS. Ml 48306 State McMsm Probat® Court PUMJCATIONNOTICE DrcmmM Estate File No. 94-21354-SE Estate of LEILA A SHERBINKSKE. Deceased. Social Security No. 501-01-5201. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate moy be borred or af­ fected by this hear mg TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. April 29. 1994 at 3:30 p.m.. In the Probate Courtroom, Hastings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of John Barnett and Geoffrey G. Ketchum requeuing that they be appointed Joint Personal Representative* of the Estate of LEILA A.E. Sherbinske. who lived ot 700 East Mill Street. Hostings. Michigan, and who died on October 22. 1993: re­ questing that the heirs ot law of the decedent be determined: ond requesting also that the Will of the deceased doted August 23. 1993. and codicils dated August 23. 1993. be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all ciaim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probole court and the (proposed) pertonal representative within four months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. March 14. 1994 William M. Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS t DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-9596 John Bornett 903 E Mill Hastings. Ml 49058 Geoffrey G Ketch im 3099 West State Rood Hostings. Ml 49058 (3/17) I----------------------------------------------------- - When you need to say "Welcome”, to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations" to a family member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 I �— Landes 2nd at 189-pounds Fedewa - State Champion wrestler! Lakewood varsity wrestler Carl Fedewa look a first place finish at the Slate Wrestling Championships. Saturday. Fedewa. a 140-pound wrestler defeated Kevin Edwards of Corunna by way of technical fall 21-4 to win his .irst stale champKMiship and the first for l-akewixxl in wresding since 1984. Last year Fedewa finished fourth, losing to Stephan Grey of Bloomfield Hills in the finals of the consolation bracket. In earlier matches he defeated Jeff Larc of Crosswell-Lexington by a fall in 1:38 in the semis and had technical falls over Rusty Edick of Gladwin and Adam Early of Eaton Rapids. Fedewa. a senior, ends the season with a 36-5 record. Finishing second in the state championships was Marty Landes in the 189-pound weight class. He lost to State Champion Ryan Balcom of Dexter in a 11-4 maju. decision. 1-andcs. 43-5 this season, defeated Craig Maddox of Monroe Jeffereson 15-8 in the semi finals and Roger Thom and Rodney Simmons in earlier matches. Jerry Jordan won his first match with a 7­ 2 decision over Bill Bonning of Big Rapids but lost to Ryan Martin of Coldwater in he second round 9-5. He ends the season 31-7 for the Vikings. (The photo of Marty Landes was mistakenly replaced with Jason Thomas of Delton tn the Lakewood News. The sports department regrets the error) Lakewood loses at regionals in Vikes volleyball Tbe Llkewood v»Uy IMS ended iu UKord-rtuacHi^ teuoc. Satmtef Vim a 16-14. IM k* to Hoiiand Oxntoo In lhe tint round ot tbe i Hoilnd Chriatten went on u> win I loesea were tbe another, aa waO ■ dovnln* Mt dnfi: in tbe Capital Orcutt Lmjw Lakewood* only other k» came huda of Rockford io three mu I □ HUB and four Nocks. Heather had ala kins, Taml Neilsen » Briaeno bad three each. 4-1 recent *U*a been a wper aeaaoo.* (aid to know I bam « kx of tteae Rotand raid the owes a debt of, U> all tbe rant who showed up State Champion Cart Fedewa from Lakewood puts Rusty Ecbck of Gladwin to the floor In a decisive 22-7 victory in the first round of the finals. Lakewood's Marty Landes finished with a second place modal at the State Finals In the 1SSFpound weight class. Here he controls Rodney Simmons of Oak Park and wins with a 21-5 technical fall Hastings, Delton matmen wrestle at state Hastings' Sparky WeedMl finished fifth place in the heavy weight division at the Sate Individual Wrestling finals, Saturday, to lead the Saxon wrestlers at the meet. Weedall won his first match 7-3 over Kin Rushiow of Avondale and lost in the second round to the eventual state champion Matt Brink of Fruitport 4-3. Brink came into the championships with a 37-1 record. In his next two matches Weedall had a pin over Jason Menstog of Tecunseh in 2:14 and an 11-3 major decision over Jeff Pagnier of Pinconning before losing to the eventual third place winner Russ Smothers from South Haven 12-9. He won bis last match in overtime 2-1 to cam the fifth place finish. Weedall completes the season with a 33-4 record. Tim Cook defeated his first opponent. Joel Trim from Luddington, with an 8-3 decision. He lost his next two matchej to Jacob Clark of Richmond 7-2 and Dan DeVarona of Dowgiac. the eventual seventh and eighth place finishers in the 135-pound class. Cook ends his high school career with a 23-11 record this season. Delton's Jason Charkowski, who had the fourth best record in the 135-pound weight class at 37-5. won his first match against Bryan Lucas cf Gladwin 7-4. Charkowski was eliminated with an 8-3 decision for Andy Judge of Eaton Rapids Jerry Jordan, the Lakewood 130 punter handed BN Bonning of Big Rapids a 7­ 2 decision In the first round at the State Finals. and a 4-3 decision by Mark Russell of Brooklyn Columbia Central. Delton's Jason Thomas went into stale competition with a 38-1 record at 160 pounds. He defeated Eric Rowen of Center Line by a fall in 1:21 in tbe first round. He was defeated by Justin Ross of Es­ sexville Garber in the second round with a 10-8 decision and Steve Barr of Yale by a 5­ 3 token in the consolation bracket Hastings sophomore Chris Allen also lost to the eventual seventh and eighth place fin­ ishers. Allen lost to Jake Lewis of Cedar Springs by a fall in 3:21 and to Josh Herrera of Mason in tbe consolation bracket by a 8-4 decision He finishes the year al 29-8. Kiley Webster wins 4th at 112-pounds Hastings' Chris Allen, a sophomore, had his first taste of state-level competition at the finals. He lost In this match to Jake Lewis of Cedar Springs by a faN in 3:21. Middleville's Kiley Webster registered a fourth place finish at the State Wrestling tournament at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek. Saturday. Webster was defeated in his final match by Steve Fry of Ogemaw Heights by a close 2-1 score for the dicision. The senior, who look a 40-1 record into the state match, started with a 7-3 decision over Tad Hill of Grosse He. He lost his second match to Aaron Dodd of Jackson County Western in a 6-1 decision and came back to defeat Dan Spicer of Lowell 4-0 to make it into tbe consolation finals. Fry. who came in(o the state meet undefeated at 54-0. was pinned in the second round by Corey Kalo of Linden, who was 38-1 in 1:39 in the big upset of the day. Dodd had a record of 29-4 and finished second in the state finals. Webster is coached by Tom Lehman. Hastings' Sparky Weedak had won a 7-3 decision over Kin RusNow of Avondale in the first round of the heavyweight division Banner SPORTS Hastings' Um Cook got tho bettor of Ludington's Joel Trim and defeated him 8-5 in the first round of the 135-pound weight class �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17. 1994 — Page 13 It was hardly a runaway win. but the Mighty Morphine Donkey Rangers tell victim to poor shooting as the Milton Burros could make a shot from this distance, unlike this Ranger This rider found out that this donkey would repeatedly put Its head to the floor and the rider would become a member ol the unsaddtod dub. Local notables get off their donkeys; raise $800 More than 400 people showed up to sec local businessmen and women deal with stubborn, strong*willed, bull-headed and occaisionally bucking donkeys while trying to play a decent game of basketball. Tbe Milton Burros team defeated the Mighty Morphine Donkey Rangers in a close 36-32 match up. More than $800 was raised for tbe YMCA, according to Steve Laubaugh. director of the YMCA Outreach program. He said the YMCA had figured on raising between four and five hundred dollars with the event. ’ 1 was really pleased with the way things went." Laubaugh said. "1 thank everyone who came and the riders and volunteers who helped put the event on. I also thank the school for letting us use the gym.” Laubaugh said the riders experienced "no lasting injuries” after falling off the bare back-donkeys. Members of lhe winning team were Phil Anton. Tim Newsted, Dave Doozan. Mark Hewitt. Don Myers. Dan Hamilton and Diona Morawski. Riders for the Donkey Rangers were Tom Warner. Dan Willison. Todd Harding. Steve Laubaugh. Dave Baum. Jim Bryan. Olin Bundy and Scott Bloom. Clean up crew for the donkeys was John Merritt and the master of ceremonies was Dave Storms. The donkeys were provided by Buckeye Donkey Basketball from Merengo. Ohio. Delton's Jason Thomas had a first-round pin of Eric Rowan of Center Line in 121 at the Stale Finals. Delton's Jason CharitowsW woitrs on a takedown of Bryan Lucas of Gladwin In the first round of the 135-pound weight class. Charkowski won a 7-4 decision. It was sometimes hard to determine who was more stubborn in the donkey basketball game - the donkey or the person who kept trying to get the animal to move, BOWLING SCORES YMCA Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 71-37; Mace's Phar­ macy 59%-48%; Vamev's Stables 59-49; H &. S Machine 57-51; Misfits 56%-5I%; Valley Realty 52%-55%; Nashville Chiropractic 48-60; Lifestyles 48-60; Hair Care Center 47-61; Cornerstone Realty 5l%-66% Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 66*6-37%; Question Marks 66-38; Mai»cino*s 63-41; Valley Realty 57*6-46%; Semething Simple 56-48; Weltons 54-50; Bosleys 53%-5O%; Algonquin Farm 53-51; Hummers 52%-51%; Varneys 48-56; Leftovers 44-60 Good Games and Series — M Atkinson 188-541; K. Thomason 192-523; O. Gillons 166-476; N. Totten 172-458; S Mogg 179-437; S. Lambert 150-433; M Steinbrecher 151-407; 1. Sceber 130-365; B Tracy 169; M. Dull 167; 1. Ruthruff 160. L. Johnson 159; N. Hummel 154; B Sexton 136; N. Moucoulis 115. High Games and Series — L. Elliston 201-554; K Becker 191-546; S. Everett 174-409; V. Slocum 171-477; F. Schneider 167-442; S Drake I6CM43; L. Yoder 182; P Smith 176; E. Mesecar 180; N. Varney 167; R. Reichard 161; B Vrogindewey 159; R Murphy 156: B. Norris 155; C. Warson 146; D. Lawrence 384. Sunday Night Mixed Really Rottens 65*6-42%; Dynamites 64-44; Diehards 64-44; Fearsome 4 63-45; B.S.ers 63-45; Awesome 4 59-49; Misfits 58-46; Leftovers 58-50; Hooter Crew 57-35; Wanderers 53-51; Friends 51%-56%; H & L 5l%-56%; Lucky Strikes 51*6-56%; Load Hogs 49-59; Alley Cats 46*6-57%; Holey Rollers 44-64; Not the Rude Ones 39*6-64%. Womens High Series'and Games — T. Evans 216-581; D. Bartimus 186-529; M. Snyder 204-523; L. Barnum 181-522; S. San­ born 180-513; M Briggs 203-498; K Cruickshank 128-341; M. Evans 156-404; B. Moody 192; D. Lambeth 165; C Wilcox 152; B. Thomas 150; S. Cross 146; L. Allen 143. Mens High Series and Games — G. Steele 235-640; M Tilley 223-605; D Stonehouse 222-596; C VanHouten 200550; C Keeler 187- 540; J. Barnum 204. S Sanborn 202; K Lambeth 192; J Bartimus 163. D McClurkin 160; S. Evans 140 Rec. #3 Carlton Center Ex. 31; Freeport Supply 30; Davis Roofing 25; Freeport Elevator 20; Fair­ child 19; Outlaws 19; C.I.A. 17; Barry Auto 15 High Games — L. Griffin 201; R. Faye 191; D. Lambert 245; T. Neymeiyer 222; T. Burch 213; T. Westbrook 204; B Foster 171; J. Usborne III 213; R Leos 255; M. Chris tiamen 183; E. Yoder 153; M Pomn 209 Good Scries - M Porritt 209-527; G Heath 176-518; M Christiansen 183-500; C Keller 190-502; T. Neymeiyer 222-551; T Burch 213-531; T. Westbrook 204-568; J Usborne 111 213-562; R Faye 191-506; D Lambert 245-604 Thursday Angels Old Town Tavern 64-40; Ray James Elec. 63-41. McDonalds 62-42. Nashville Chiro 56%-47%. Big B's 45*6-58%. Good Games and Series — L. Tilley 184; M Ingram 170; K Winick 162; D. Snyder 205; R Haight 91; S. Snyder 174; D Feldcamp 161. T. Loftus 171. D Snider 170; B Moody 224; C. Moore 166 S Neiymeyer 167; G Marsh 154 Bowlercttes Kent Oil 56-48; Hecker's Ins 55*6-48%; Dorothy's 54-50; Bennett Ind. 53%-50%; Carlton Ctr. Exc. 49-55; D.J Electric 44-60. Good Games and Series — G. Potter 176-459; J. Doster 158-433; M Merrick 165-441; B Hathaway 184-504; B Eckert 157-426; J. Gardner 146-402. E. Dunham 188- 46F. L Elliston 190494; M Garber I8I-S62; R Murphy I96-J92; T. Chrislopher 230-587; J. Hamilton 164-465. Good Gaines — K. Fowler 150; B. Maker 165; D. Snyder 182; T. Redman 149; B Han­ ford 158; B. Daugherty 131; B Schultz 143 Monday Mixers Unique Washtub Trio 67*6-40%; Three Ponies Tack 64%-43%; Miller Real Estate 61%-46%; TM Lassies 61*6-46%; Sabre Manufacturing 59%-46%; Deweys Auto Body 56%-51%; Hastings Bowl 49%-58%; Michelob 49-59; Jo’s Bookkeeping 48*6-59%; Outward Appearance 46*6-61%; Rowdie Girls 42-66; Girrbachs 41 %-66%. Good Games and Series — M. Snyder 193-485; A Hall 189-459; S. Lancaster 185-482; D Kelley 207-532; D. Coenen 204-521; J. Kasmsky 175-463; D. Bums 198-468; K. Keeler 161-462; M. Matson 164-454; R Owens 183-487; D Larsen 162-456 Good Games — B. Moore 165; R. Kuempel 154; C. Cheney 165; P. Cooley 149; C Allen 196; S. Decker 156; H Service 163; V. Carr 191; D. Gross 147; R. Shapley 182; C. Beckwith 179; L. Perry 169; R. Davenport 162; J. Donnini 173; J. McMillon 194. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 38-10; Woodmansee Construc­ tion 35-13; Dads Post 241 27-21; Neil’s Print­ ing 27-21; Mancino’s 27-21; NKOTB 26-22; Thornapple Valley Equipment 23-25; Mason/ Davis Line 23-25. Lil Demons 20-28; 3 J’s 20-28; Middle Lakers 19-29, Consumers Concrete 19-29; Trigger Figucrs 17-31; Blue Light Special 15-33 Mens High Games & Series .S. Davis 200, R. Benjamin 183; D. Vickers 212-572; T. Neymeiyer 196; C. Converse 170-455; D Blakely 209; R. Hause 525; K. Keller 186; H. Bowman 200-514; D. Rose 180. Womens High Games & Series R. Burch 468; K Schlachter 148. C. Reed 178; G. Buchanan 199-524; J. Rice 188; L. Blakelv 178-493; I Ruthruff 174; M. West­ brook 200-531 High School Indoor Soccer League Extra Copies Team W-L-T Strike Force.................................................... 2-0-1 Chandlers........................................................ 2-1-0 McCausey........................................................ 1-1-1 Huber................................................................1-1-1 Slaughter.......................................................... 1-2-0 Guernsey......................................................... 0-2-1 of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! 1994 Business and industry Progress issue 8,000 copies published as an insert to the Has'mgs Banner May 19,19941 cr Michigan week Dedicated to business in Barry County As an advertiser in this special issue, tell what part you and your business have, and will continue to play in creating and maintaining the quality of life that has given Barry County the reputation as a “Great Place to Live & Work”. Contact Jerry, Denise, Phyllis or Scott 945-9554 Evinrude Sat., March 19th ; New 1994 Fishing Motors On Sole Freeport Shamrock Tavern Beat the rush! We work on all Evinrude, • Johnson and O.M.C. Tracker motors. Hawthorne Marine (next to Bob's Gun & Tackle) 616-945-9450 t 9 p.m. • 1 a.m. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 4905J MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon 1 ) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 17, 1994 Pre-trial set for area woman accused of shooting A March 24 pre-trial has been scheduled in Barry County Circuit Court for a 39year-old Middleville woman accused of shooting at an area man from her car in September. Linda J. Earhart is charged with a count of assault with the intent to murder, which is punishable by up to life in prison. She also is charged with assaulting the man with a revolver, which carries a maximum sentence of four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Earhart faces a count of carrying a pistol with unlawful intent, punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $2500 fine, and a charge of firing the pistol from her vehicle, which has a maximum sentence of up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Earhart stood mute to tbe assault and weapons charges in February, and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. Deputies who investigated tbe shooting said the alleged victim was driving on Gun l-akc Road on Sept 10 and had stopped at COURT NEWS: the Chief Noonday Road intersection when Earhart reportedly drove up behind him and began shooting at him. The victim turned onto east Gun Lake Road and fled, but Earhart passed him and stopped, deputies said. She then allegedly got out of the car and shot at tbe victim several times with a hand gun Several bullets hit the victim's car. but he was not injured, deputies said. In other court business. March IO. • An April 4 trial was scheduled for a 37-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of stalking a Thornapple Township woman in Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Recreation MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET. Sunday March 2001. llam-5pm. Wings Stadium. Kalamazoo. For further infor­ mation calk (616) 668-2175. Real Estate HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER Beautiful 3 bedroom. 2 full bath ranch overlooking 7 park-like acres with mature trees. Includes 32'x56* pole bam with hay storage. Beat the trans­ fer lax and no commission. Call 616-329-9246 before 3p.m. or 616-664-6086 evenings for private showing. Eor Sale Automotive 1988 BRONCO II XLT. push button 4x4, excellent shape, power windows and locks, cruise, tilt and air. $6,300. 795-2242.___________________ 1991 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 V-6, Eddie Bauer package, leather interior and all the toys. Plus power moon-roof, deluxe running boards, new tires and 100,(XX) mile extended warran­ ty. Asking price lowered. 945-2360.___________________ 1990 FORI) PROBE GL 24,000 MILES, EXCELLENT SHAPE/CLEAN. BRIGHT BLUE COLOR, GRAY INTERIOR, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, STEREO CASSET­ TE, 4 WAY DRIVER SEAT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BOOKS AT $8,000, MAKE ME AN OFFER. 945-2090 AFTER SP.M. OR LEAVE MESSAGE ANYTIME. 1989 CHRYSLER LEBARON: 2 door coupe, premium trim, loaded with options includ­ ing leather. Asking S3.995. Call 945-9807 evenings or 945-9383 days, ask for Mike. Business Services HOMEOWNERS- CASH FAST! •Home and income prvpcrty’Dcbt consolidaticn•Tumcd down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage &. Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-8733 anytime. Complete tree service, free estimates, fully insured._____________________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured. ADULT FOSTER CARE has one opening. Private room, prefer private pay, 948-9433. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 oi 945-9448 and leave message. In Memoriam IN MKMOftlAM In memory of your birthday Herman E Cocnen March 15th Thinking of you today as always. We love and miss you very much. Wife and children Henrietta Randy & Deb Bruce & Deb fancy & Brian Grandchildren Chad, Can BJ.. Matthew JT &. Katie II amid WANTED: HOME ON COUNTRY SETTING, under $67,000 Middlcvillc/Hastings area 945-5337.______________ $ WE PAY TOP DOLLARS FOR LAND CONTRACTS $ Fast cash, no closing costs. Prudential Funding Group, 1-800-860-6248. Edr Rent LAKE 0,2 BEDROOMS Air, screened porch, carport. No smokers or pets. First mo. rent and deposit. Utilities not included. Call 517-627-7684, OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Approx 1,000 sq. ft. Professional building. 945-3495. Eor Sale FIREWOOD $30. a face cord. 721-TREE.__________________ MAPLE SYRUP lowest prices per a guaranteed high quality syrups. Volume discounts, wholesale prices for area businesses. From HILLTOP MAPLES. Free samples al the farm 852-1935. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4 40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: S2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 *ords; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout. Walleye. Large mouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan ncl Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows LAGGIS' FISH FARM. INC.. 08988 35th St.. Gobles, Mi. 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056 Days (616) 624-6215 Evenings. Send Someone a Happy Ad...call 945-9554 ALLEN, TRACT’, AMANDA, & ASHLEY The “Bunnies" arc fine. Love, Mom Mobile Homes 1978 14x65 2 BEDROOM. 1 bath. Ready to live in. Excellent condition. Holt schools, terms available. Call (517)646-6300. 1986 VISTA 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, stovc/rcfrigcraior, fire­ place, deck and shed. At Thor­ napple Lake Estates in Nashvillc. 891-0156.________________ 1987 14X60 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Ready to move into. Includes stove refrigerator, central air, shed, deck. Comer lot TERMS AVAILABLE. Call (517) 646-6300. Help Wanted EXPERIENCED LINE COOK Contact County Scat 948-4042.___________________ LEGAL SECRETARY for busy law firm. Legal and compu­ ter experience preferred. Send resume in care of the Reminder, Ad#266, PO Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058.__________________ LOCAL FACTORY outlet is hiring for customer service start­ ing $420. a week company train­ ing provided, benefits call 948 8456 or Ionia 527-5800. NORTON SECURITY SYSTEMS will be taking appli­ cations for part- time work with immediate openings. Apply al 2070 W. Gun Lake Rd. (across from Fuck Gas) this Tuesday and Wednesday 10am- 12pm. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED: contact Bonnie Convene, Hastings Area School Systems 948-4400.__________ TAKING APPLICATIONS for direct care staff al our Lake Odessa location. Training provided to qualified individu­ als, to become Registered Traming Aide. Call 616-374-0120, THE COUNTRY PEDDLERS and Company of America, incor­ porated part-time, flexible hn. company average S20 per hour. Showing a beautiful L<sortmcnt of hand crafted country collect­ ables, no delivery or collecting. For more information call 616-623-6042._______________ TRANSPORTATION/ SALES TELEMARKETING Full time position for goal orien­ tated self starter for West Michi­ gan Business Development program. Send resume to DTS P.O. Box 257, Cloverdale, Mi. 49035.______________________ WANTED 30 PEOPLE Needed to lose weight on new sensible nutritional weight loss program. No drugs. Doctor rccomcndcd. 100% guaranteed. Call Monica 313-264-1447. FULL-TIME POSITION WITH LOCAL Manufacturing Company. Should have prior experience m a manufacturing environment using a computer­ ized system. Experience with jse of CRT and PC's a must Must have good analytical skills along with superior oral and written communication skills. If you are interested in joining our team please submit your typed resume and cover letter to: Pro Line Company, 106 Cook Road, Hastings, M >49058-9626. Attn: Stephen H. Wales II FOR SALE 3 story home on spacious corner lot between Hastings and Battle Creek. Access to lake, perfect condition. Hastings schools. $89,900. 758-3713 after 5 p.m. I .It...................... .1 lhe charge A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Bnan L. Rayncs. Rayncs is charged with committing larceny in a building, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, (x both A March 31 pre-tn al was scheduled • . July and August. A March 24 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Jchn M. Douthett. Douthett is charged with aggravated stalking, a charge punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. The law also says that those convicted of aggravated stalking can be put on probation for any term of five or more years. He stood mute to tbe charge Thursday, and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. In December, though. Douthett had pleaded guilty to tbe charge as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend to lhe court that Douthett receive a sentence of no more than one year in jail and five years on probation. Al lhe sentencing in January, however. Barry Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster would not sentence Douthett within the confines of the agreement, and Douthett was allowed to w ithdraw his plea. • A May 9 trial was scheduled for a 29year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a girl un­ der 13 years old in September. An April 21 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Carl E. Kidder. Kidder is charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, pun­ ishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly sexually penetrating the girl. He also faces a count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with tbe girl. Kidder stood mute to those charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 32-year-old Hastings man accused of delivering drugs in August stood mute to the charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on William J. Chrysler s behalf. Chrysler is charged with delivering mari­ juana. which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both, and with delivering metham­ phetamine, which is punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of conspiring to deliver marijuana, a charge which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison Or a $12,000 fine, or both. A March 31 pre-trial was scheduled. • An April 11 trial was scheduled for a 31-year-old Delton man accused of pos­ sessing marijuana in 1992. Thomas G. Sow les faces two counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to manufacture and deliver it. second offense, as well as a charge of having a police scan­ ner in a vehicle. Tbe possession charges are both punish­ able by up to eight years in prison or a $4,000 fine, or both. The scanner charge is a misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail or a $500 fine, ex both. Sowles stood mute to the charges on April 8. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 27-year-oid Detroit woman accused of possessing cocaine in November pleaded guilty to two other charges against her. Rhea M. Walker pleaded guilty to a charge of using cocaine, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both, and a count of driving without being issued a drivers license, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine, or both. In exchange for her pleas, the prosecu­ tor's office agreed to drop a charge that Walker possessed less than 25 grams of cocaine, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both. The prosecutor also agreed to recom­ mend at sentencing that Walker receive no more than six months in prison. Sentencing was scheduled for March 31. • A 34-year-old Grand Rapids man ac­ cused of possessing a bomb and a con­ cealed weapon in November stood mute to the cliarges Not guilty pleas were entered on Bruce W. Sharp's behalf. Sharp is charged with carrying a butter­ fly knife in his car and possessing a bomb. Both charges are punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2500 fine. A March 31 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 21-year-old Battle Creek man who pleaded no contest in February to two counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms in 1992 was sentenced to a year in jail and four yean of probation. Judge Shuster ordered Stephen E. Brown s sentences to run concurrently. Brown also was ordered to pay $4,000 in fines and costs. Restitution remains to be determined. Brown pleaded no contest to the two counts of receiving and concealing as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss five similar counts against him. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend a sentence of no more than one year in jail during sentencing. • A 33-year-old Caledonia man accused of stealing a television from a Baltimore Township home in August stood mute to ■ exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Britten broke into the ro’ler rink. Britten was one of four area residents arrested in June by Hastings City Police af­ ter a string of break- ins around Hastings. The group allegedly broke into lhe roller rink, a muffler shop and several cars. Dif­ ferent members of lhe group were involved in different break-ins, police said. • A 23-year-old Muir man accused of breaking into and stealing a car in August stood mute to the charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Marvin D. Baird II. Baird is charged with stealing the car. which is punishable by up to five years in prison, and breaking into the car to steal property wtxth more than $5. which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $1,000 fine. He also faces a count of being in posses­ sion of a stolen radar detector worth less than $100. That charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up 90 days in jail or $100 fine, or both. A pre-trial was scheduled for March 31. • A 26-year-old Hastings man accused of breaking into the Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union last summer pleaded guilty to a lesser charge during his arraignment. David A. l-ong pleaded guilty to a charge of entering, without breaking into, the credit union. That charge is punishable by up to five years in prison ex a $2,500 fine. His plea was i ide as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of breaking and entering and a charge of inducing a 15-year-old boy to attempt breaking into tbe credit union. All three charges are punishable by up to 10 yean in prison. Sentencing was scheduled for March 31. • A 21-year-old Battle Creek woman who was pan of a group that broke into a Hastings roller skating rink in June was sentenced to 12 months in jail and three years of probation. Judge Shuster also ordered Charlene M Britten to pay $2,685 in restitution and $2500 in fines and costs. Britten was sentenced on a count of at­ tempting to commit a larceny in the roller rink, a charge she pleaded guilty to in February. She pleaded guilty as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In • A 23-year-old Caledonia woman who pleaded no contest in February to stealing a car early last year was sentenced to one year in jail and four years of probation. Teresa L. Soper was also ordered to pay $2500 in fines and costs. Soper pleaded no contest to charges of unlawfully driving away an automobile and driving with a suspended license as part of a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor’s of­ fice. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Soper med to get a wit­ ness to commit perjury last March. LANDFILL continued from page 1 "There will be no arguing, we will not answer questions," be added. Those who would like to be on the agenda to read a statement should call the Barry County Coordinator. Judy Peterson, at 948­ 4891. Those who plan to make a verbal state­ now serviced by the landfill, they can't bring it to their own landfill. Pitsch is seeking agreement with 23 other counties, including Barry, so the Ionia land­ fill can take other counties "special" solid waste. Adrounie said the first 45 minutes of each meeting will be given to opinion on Pinch's proposal, and lhe rest of the time to the Hastings Sanitary Landfill amendment. A copy of lhe proposed amendment has been sent to all of lhe villages and town­ ships so it will be available to the public to examine. A complete file of the BCSWPC meet­ ings is on file at the County Coordinators office for inspection. Adrounie said. At lhe end of 90 days set aside for public input, the BRSWPC will take lhe views of the public into consideration, and revise the amendment if they think it is necessary. It then goes to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for its consideration. With lhe 90-day period ending during the second week of June. Adrounie expects the Barry County Commissioners io officially receive the amendment around the first of July. lhat board can accept, deny or send lhe amendment back to the planning committee with recommendations for changes. If the commissioners approve lhe amendment, it then goes to each of the 21 units of gov­ ernment in the county for its vote. A twothirds majority, or 14. is needed for pas­ ment should bring a written copy to give to the committee members to study. Alroume suggests. Letters giving opinions on the matter can be addressed to Chairman. Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. Barry County Courthouse, Hastings Mi.. 49058. Adrounie said the committee scheduled two meetings, with one at night, io every­ one would have a chance to express their opinion. In order to accept waste from other coun­ ties, tbe Barry County Solid Waste plan has to be amended, and that amendment will be the main topic of the meetings. There is another amendment also to be considered at the public hearing. Pitsch Companies from Ionia has asked the BCSWPC to amend the ~arry County Solid Waste Plan to allow the Ionia County land­ fill to accept "special" waste from Barry County. Pitsch defines "special" as mostly construction and demolition debris, such as contaminated soils According to a representative of Pitsch, a company that is in the demolition business and also owns a landfill, when lhe company demolishes a building in another county outside of the service area of eight counties sage. POLICE BEAT: Money reported stolen from purse HASTINGS — An employee at Pizza Hut bad $300 stolen from her purse last Thursday, Hastings City Police report. Tbe victim told officers she left her purse in the waitress station while she worked from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. When she looked for the money in her purse later that evening, she said, tbe money was gone. Burglars hit Hickory Corners church BARRY TWP. — Troopers at the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings report the Hickory Comers Bible Church was broken into last week Police said tbe break-in occurred between 9 p.m. on Wednesday, March 9. and 8:30 am. the next day. Stolen were two hand held microphones worth $700. Local couple arrested for domestic assault HASTINGS — A Hastings couple were arrested Saturday morning on charges of domestic assault. Hastings City Police said. Witnesses told officers that the couple had been arguing around 2 am The two began to hit each ocher, and tbe woman grabbed a knife, threatening to kill the man. witnesses said. The man rcpcxtedly ux* the knife away from the woman and stabbed the cupboards and counter top in the kitchen of the home. The woman then look lhe knife away from the man and threw it outside, witnesses said. Officers said they are seeking warrants from the prosecutor's office for lhe couple. Crash injures Alto woman RUTLAND TWP. — A 53-ycar-old Alto woman was hurt Friday tn a car-pickup truck crash at the intersection of M-43 and Chief Noonday Road. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Troopers said Kathryn F. Helman was driving west on M-43 at 5:30 p.m. when the pickup pulled out in front of her. 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TH W 26 RDS N TO BEG 1 6 AC 1991 707 55 0573 08 011017 016 10 COMM AT INTERSECTION OF LIND RD TO POB 1 A 100-076 000-065-00 RADIUS CURVE. TH S 68 DEG 01 E 1 '4 SEC 26 2-7 SUBJ ROAD R/W TO CEMETERY 88 DEG 20 W TO BEG . EXC THE E 0543 100 030 000 080-00 0608 R10W COMM At NE COR OF W I'M DEO 59' 02* WEST 660 FT W Al GUERNSEY LAKE RD 770 FT TH TH N 0 DEG 56 08- EAST 660 FT TO POB 10 ACRES M/l 059? 08 011 01B 073-10 COMM AT THE £ 1/4 CORNER OF 1991 0609 08 011 024-002 01 IN THE NW COR OF SW 1/4 OF SEC GUERNSEY LAKE RD 70 RDS FOR POB. TH E ALONG SD HWY 10 RDS RDS TO POB I ACRE E 89 57 FT TO THE POB 0593 08-011-018 032 10 COMM IN NW COR N 1/2 NW 1 4 SE I '4 SW 1 '4 SD SEC. th S 165 FT FOR 0610 08-011 -024-002-20 2 10 DESC AS COMM AT W I 4 POST. TH E 825 fT FOR POB. TH S TOPOB 6 2/3 A M/l 0611 08 011 074-011 10 NW 1/4 SEC 24 2 10. TH CONTINU ING 51Y DIRECTION 330 FT ALONG MC KIBBIN RD TH W 1320 FT. 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TH £ ALONG CEN RD 300 ? 105 78 0547 08-011-003 017-00 0598 08-011020-014-00 1,805 00 0599 06 0'1020-033 50 08-01! 079 008 1C TION 6 ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP 0579 08-011-017-078 10 E 536 28 FT TO CL UNO LOT IS OF UNRECORDED DYKSTRA PLAT ALSO 1/12 INTEREST in KIM BERLY PARK AU LOCATED IN SEC 6 ORANGEVILLE TWP 08 01) 079-013-00 0580 08-011 017-047-00 0544 08-011 -003-012 «0 0561 08-0'1-007-014-40 A PARCEL *4 SW 1/4 N£ 1/4 SEC 7 2 10 COMM AT INTERSECTION Of ROOK 4 WILDWOOD RD Th S 357 H N 117 FT TO POB SEC 79 T2 RIOw 884 80 FT FROM E 1/4 POST SEC I W OF CENTER of INTERSECTION O» LEWIS RD WITH LINDSEY RD ELY ALONG CENT OF LEWS RD TO CENT OF ITS INTERSECT WITH LINDSEY RD �S8 March 3. 10. 17. 1994 - Special Supplement ■ The Hastings Banner. Hastings. Ml mho .O’ '04 JOHNCOC lOHNCOCK Pl BOi CfN LN BURROUGHS RD ro pob 500 » O POB ACCESS EASE OVER T WIDE SCMUt UN R10W 5 I 2 VVW >OT I? SPRING PO»4’ RIOW COM N 02 DfG 33 05 w R10W TO rods IT TO THf CENTfRUNE E S’ 720 Fl alOnG said CfNTfRUM □645 06 Oil '00 01J 10 verse !■ COMM ATS II BOS’ Of NW I aiso io’ 6» also to’ to except PARCELG TO THf ClNTItllM MARSH CD TIN Blow COM CONT S 45 DfG 33 57 w ON SD "90 25 M t 047? OB 011 031 015 00 LOTS 15 16 . VILLAGE OF ORANGFVlllE CROOKED IK Th s 7BM SION ALONG MARSH RD 38D 75M E T1N RlbW lO> 5 DEKEMA SUBDIVI S4ON POB 3 0 ACRES AiSON A . lAND BETWEEN TRAVERSE LN i WATERS EDGE ACCESS EASE OvfR 33 PARCEL - Of BEG ALSO fl COM SLY SIDE 0670 06 017-012 018 00 TIN B10W LOT 76 76 SUPERVISORS BOS’ SEC '! M 017 240-039-00 ACRES ACCESS EASE OVER W 66 PARCEL । lOT 4 WILDWOOD LINE. TH N 87 DfG 01 O’ f 0653 06-011 145-011 00 LOTS 9 10 77 OF WILDWOOD ;ni •.! 0737 ft IN BI0W lO’ ISLAND PLAT LYING W OF 1 PUNNING NAS THROUGH SAME 0671 06 012-017 020 00 POST SEC 06 017 530 003 00 POB 0654 08-01' 145-073-00 LOTS 13 37 A 45 OF PLAT OF WILD 0673 06 011-031077 00 '3094 0674 08 011-033-006 10 COMM AT A PT ON W SIDE Of ENZ IAN RD AT INTERSECTION WITH THE ALONG w SIDE SD RD FOR POB TH ALlfY ADJACEN . TO SD LOT 13 AND ON THE W SlDf THEREOF B9D 75M f 4«9 07 FT THS 0D-34M v. Th N 89D 45M E 533 FT TH N 0D TH E TO 1*08 FT ON PARKER RD CEN LN TO POB 750 FT ALONG W SIDE SD RD FOR POB TH 0656 06-012 004 005 40 TIN RI0W SEC 4. COM S 1/4 POST Th f TO POB 0676 06-011 035 007 00 0696 06-012 370 006 00 TIN R10W LOT 13 MERLAUS PINf LAKf PLAT 0699 FT POB 0735 08 012 530 009 00 TIN RIOW LOT 31 REPEAT OF LOT 19 Pl AT OF UPSONS RESORT TIN RI0W LOT 76 A ESTEBt POB hwy EASE OVKR W 33 FT 8 ALSO SCHULTZ D t7 74 ACRES LAKE HILLS FARM LOTS 0673 06 012-017 073-00 TIN RIOW SEC 12 COM 33 FT w NW FT TO POB 0697 06 017 790 047.00 Of UPSONS RESORT COM NW COR 0677 06 012 017-077-00 T1N-RI0W. COM AT SW COR SEC 12 0655 08-012 007 009 40 TIN RIOW SEC 7 COM AT CEN U4 59 07 '■'ll TO POB 1 72 ACRES ACCESS EASE 0700 06 0'7 390 007 00 0736 06 017 540 007 00 TIN RI0W lO’ 2 WIN’fRGRftN POINT 0701 0737 06 017 540 019 -00 TIN RIOW LOT 76 WINTERGREEN POINT I 475 14 Th S 51D 30M EH TIN RIOW LO’ ■ SUPERVISORS PLAT OF PRAIRIEVILLE POB 067’ 08-011 035-007 00 ACRfS Nf 1 4 N 1/4 ALSO EXC COMM AT SE COR N 40 ACRES NE 0659 08 012 004 -006 00 TIN R10W. COM AT NW COR SEC 4 0674 06-012-016-003 10 T1N-RI0W THE S 1'7 OF NE 14 OF NE 14 SEC 16 WITH ROW FOR INGRESS EGRESS OVER N 40 FT X ACRES 0707 TIN R10W lO’ 23 SUPERVISORS PLAT PRAIRIEVILLE 0703 0675 08 012-017-009 00 0 52 M 6 S W 3X FT TO POB SUB JECT TO ROW OVER N 33 ft 0628 08-01 I -035 007 10 I 153 48 0679 06-011 040-003 00 LOTS 3 8 4 SAAA BRAVATA PLAT 0660 08-012-004-015 00 T1N-R10W, SW 1,4 SW 1/4 SEC E 66 FT THEREOF SCHULTZ PARA THENCE N 1320 FT TO POB Th '.N-R10W SEC 17 N n 0705 SCHULTZ PARA 06 13 003 01300 0677 06-012 018 007 00 SlDf SEC 3 0706 SCHULTZ PARA 06-011 040-025 00 IO’ h BRAVATa PARCEL SW 1,4 SfC 5 2 10. COM IX FT N NW COR lO’ 0678 08012 018-017-00 0706 COM 938 74 FT E OF SW COR SEC THAT part of Sw 1/4 sec 5 2 10 DfSC AS COMM AT A Pl 4 75 03 0707 TIN R10W SCHULTZ PARK 0667 08012 006 001 X TIN RI0W SEC 6 COM SW COR LOT 11 HALLWOOD AS POB. TH N 62 D AT PT WHERE SOI OMAN to CROSS H N TO POB SCHULTZ PARK 06 13 004 012 10 POB EX 01801? 10 LOT 9. SAM BRAVATa SCHULTZ PARK 0679 08012-070006 00 POST OF TO POB lO’ 38 CHATEAU PARK NO N OF IROQUOtS TRAIL 06 13 001 071-00 COM AT CENTER OF SfC I T3*4 R9W FOR POB f 1370 FT. $ 700 FT. S 39 0704 0661 06-012-006-001 20 TIN RIOW SEC 6 COM SW COR LOT 0630 06-011 040 007-00 IO’ 9 SAM BRAV4 0633 TIN R10W SCHULTZ PARK OF THE E 1 2 OF The NW 1 4 OF SEC 17 0710 08-012 440-067 X TIN RIOW ir SCHULT? PARK 08 '3 005 007 X PAR LOCATED Sf 1/4 SEC 0680 06 0124320006 '0 ALSO CEN UNf OF SOLOMON RD TH W PARALLEL TO N A S 1/4 UM OF LOTS 39 A 46 CHATEAU PARK NO 7 IN RI0W Li SCHULTZ PARK 568' 08-012-020-00’ 30 Al ONG REAR LOT 38 TO BEG ALSO f ASEM7 FOR LOT SCHULTZ PARK 3 011 4' 08011 060006 10 4 POST N 89 D 56 M E 573 99 FT FOR POB 36011 07001000 0687 08-012-073-004 X DH• N B9D 23M W ALONG E W 1/ SCHULTZ PARK TO POB ALSO PARCEL On S SlDf 063’ 08 CH 065 01B 20 LOT 70 FAWN LAKE PLAT 08-011 090-077-00 LOT 35 LYNDEN lOHNCOCK PLAT 06-011-090036-00 IO’ 45 LYNDEN JOHNCOCK PLAT C.665 38 012 006 007-40 O’ lOCKSHORE RD A E W 1/4 LN WHICH l«S 740 FT DUE E OF SCHULTZ PARK TO POB 781 IB FT TO CEN LN LOCKSHORE SCHULT/ PARK FT POP PARCEL C 0666 08-012 -009 001 00 0683 08-012-024-008-00 ALSO THAT PART OF E 1/7 OF NW •l ivvt. IV » SCHULTZ PARK 10 RODS. TH N 12 RODS THENCE E 10 RODS TO POB �March 3, 10. 17. 1994 - Special Supplement - The Hastings Banner. Hastings, Ml - S9 COR SfC 1 Td 15 070 034 00 LOT 109 EAGLE POINT DfG 52 MIN f 635 00 M TH 5 0 DfG W HWY JUPTON RD) BfING TRIAN GULAR FOBM.n BY INTERSECTION • KjRNAPPlt < OM Al SW COB NW DfG 57 MIN w 635 FT TO THf POB fDGf HARWOOD LAKE TH 0753 OB 13-010 011 00 08 15 070 039 00 LOTS IM 8 131 EAGlf POINT 07*5 QB 13 071 005 20 -HllSlDf PAR* JORDAN BEING THf NW COR OF THf El PART OF PARCEL *8* OF THE LAND SURVEYED AND DfSCRIBED IN UBfB TH N 33 DfG 31 OB’ w to I (Mil Of HARWOOD LAKt I lOT • 1 HlUSIDf PARK 1176 ’ 06 I J 075 00640 103*79 FT TO THf CfNTfRllNL Of IO' 12 HlUSIDf PARK 0796 08 014 00/ 006 00 I 453 P *72 THORNAPPU N 100 A 350 THORNAPPU COM Al IO WATfBS fDGf Of HABWOOD D8 15-075 014 00 LOT 15 HlUSIDf PARK N 70 FT LOT «CORDED SURV1 Nt COB SD SfC. CONT N 10 DfG 4* PARCEL *C‘ OF SAID BfCOBDED 396 32 FT TO THf POB SUBJECT TO AN EASEMENT FOR PUBLIC high WAY PURPOSES OVER THE NElY SO FT THEREOF AND ANY OTHER EASE MENTS OR RESTRICTIONS Of RECORD TH S 13 BDS TO POB 0771 08 13 026-018 10 BEG AT TH NW COR OF THf W 1-2 THORNAPPU A PARCEL 300 FT f & W A 775 FT N 8 S OFF SOUTH END Of APPROX 400 FT TO f SHORfUNf Of DUNCAN LAKE TH SlY ALONG SHORE UNf TO S UNE OF N 140 CONTMUfD LOT 17 INNOVATION SUBD 1991 1.017 13 lOT 26 INNOVATION SUBD IHORNAPPlf COM NW COR SfC 35 07S4 08 '3-010 016 10 LOT 56 INNOVATION SuBD THf EAST 40 IT THERfOF 10 1 ACRfS LN TO POB fl BEG AT THf INTER SECTION OF THf CEN LN HWY M 37 8 E 8 W 1'4 LN SfC 10 TH THORNAPPU TWP THf f 2*0 f T Of P< >1 TH V. TO If. । 1 IT // NN WAI M U 10 f X N 235 11 THtBfOi iHfRfOF WHICH IS INCLUDED IN PARCfl OF LAND THERE FXTfNOS 0773 06 13 036 00340 <•. H 0618 08 014 050 035 00 L 501 P 781 THORNAPPlf TWP LOT 41 NOFFKE5 LAKf SHORE PLAT THORNAPPU PART LOTS 44 8 45 Of NOFFKfS IAKI SHORE PLAT DES 379V 0B 014 009 020 70 ALONG 1 UNf THEREOF 1BOM 0774 08 13-036-011 10 NIT AIONG CREEK TO N I INI O' ALONG SIT UNf 188 53 FT TO SW MOM OB LESS COM AT SE COR OF SW 14 (S 1/4 CORN) TH N 1517 ALONG f UNE OF SAID SW 1.4 Th N 75 DfG W 308 5 LOT 45 tlT TO BfG LOT I 493 P 595 THORNAPPU COMM ON S UNf SfC 9-4-10. S 88 DfG 48 0820 08 014 070 011 00 378 THORNAPPlf LOT 13 6 BODS TO CT UNf RD NW TO POB 0775 08 13 036-016 00 I DI I. 0756 08 13-013 005 05 THORNAPPlf COM AT PT ON SfC LINE BfT SECS 3 10 T4N RIOW AND LOTS J. 4 AND 5 OF HTDfj M 37 ELY UNE LOTS 3 AND 4. TH $ 72 DfG f ’ BD EASEMENT ALONG f SlDf 0802 08 014010013 10 THORNAPPLE THE SOUTH 200 FT Of DfG 57 30* f 207 FT. TH S 84 DfG 07 LOT 4 S 74 DfG 19 30" E 23 01 FT FROM NW COR LOT 4 TH N 66 DfG TO POB 3 10 W OF LAKf OUTLET Ex COM AT INTERSECTION W BNK OUTLET CROSSES S SfC ll OF SfC 8 3 10 FOB 0776 08 13 05045100 LEFT. TH CHORD BtARS N 72 DfG 21 AND THf N 210 FT OF THf Nf 1/4 UNIT 1 ALGONQUIN LAKE RESORT PROPERTIES 1.028 24 0777 08 13 45045240 LOTS 46-47. UN.I I ALGONQUIN 0803 08414411-034-00 THORNAPPLE S 10 A OF f 1/7 SW 1/4 W HANK TO POB 0877 06 15401 100 04 COM 775 FT S OF W 1/8 POST OF TO POB 0778 08 '• 346044140 LOTS 249 250. ALGONQUIN LAKf RfSORT PROPERTIES UNIT 2 10 RDS f 16 RDS TO «G. LESS THf 5 0257 08 1341341540 EX COM Sf 0780 08 13 0*0 100 00 409 AND E 1/7 407 ALGONQUIN LAKf RfSORT PROPER™S UNIT 2 DRIVE AL THE ARC OF A NON-TAN GENT CURVE TO RIGHT RADIUS OF WHICH 1$ *C FT AND CHORD OF 0781 08 13 070-010-00 LOT 10 ALGONQUIN SHORES EX BfG AT SW COR SE 1/4 SfC 11 4 10. TH f 40 RDS FOR BfG TH f * RDS. N 20 RD'. W 6 RDS 5 20 RDS 1/4 POST FT OF FOL COM 50 FT S OF 1/ POST E SlDf. S 10 ROS, W 16 RDS N SITE 4. COM SE COR W 1/2 Sf 1/4 SEC 15 3 10. TH N 0 DfG 00 Al E Ll 0787 08 13 070 035-00 THORNAPPU COM sw ror st ' a LONGPOND GRE f N 23)71 54 0758 08 1341341502 AU THAT PART OF THf SE 14 SEC 13. T3N R9W. COMM Sf CORNER OF SEC 13. TH S 89 DEG 13 30' WEST 635 FEET. THENCf DUE NORTh 323 26 FT TO POB ThEN^E DUE NORTH 157 99 FT ThENCE N 89 DEG S6 WEST 200 FT THENCf DUE N 200 THAT PART OF LOT 4 CRAIG GAB WOOD PLAT. COM IN CEN HWY 08 16 017-005-60 COM W 1/4 PO SfC 17 T3N RIOW TH 0806 06 0144'2 003 00 THORNAPPU COM 36 RDS f Of NW 0875 08 15 005 300 07 PfRPfNDfC TO N UNE SD SfC 17 30 POB CONT 15 8 A 008 070 00» 65V I* 180 FT THENCE DUE LOT IS PINf HAVEN fSTATES THORNAPPU PT OF SfC 17 4 10 BfG 08 16-0174)24-00 COM SW COR SfC 17 3 10 TH £ THfNCE NORTH 89 DfG 56 WEST 724 FT MORE OR LESS TO POB 0760 08 13 014-052-00 COMM 1371 7 W OF N 1/4 POST SEC POB SUBJECT B/W ACRES 0786 08 13 200 020-00 LOT 28 PIONEER ACRES 0761 08-13-015-006-00 A PARCH LAND Nf 1.4 NE 14 SEC 15 3 9 COMM Nf COR THE W 776 77 0787 08 13 730417-66 RUTLAND CKTR TWP LO’ *6 AND 6/ SMITH'S IAKEVEW ESTATES 943 I 410 THORNAPPlf TWP S 343 POB LOT 1* _ 111 THORNAPPU TOWN SHIP COMM 1738 40 FT s OF NW 08 1*4)19 0?88 08 13 240402 20 LOT 6 TREATS UTILE ACRES ALONG CEN PARKER RD TH S Bll B7 0762 08 13018-007 00 IH S 00 DfG 47 5>- W A DIST OF 0789 08 13 240 003 00 LOT 7 TREATS LITTLE ACRES 0810 08-014-030-012 X THORNAPPlf TH W 40 ACRES OF THE EAST 170 ACRES OF N 1/7 SfC 0790 08 13 240-008-05 LOTS 18-19 TREATS unit ACRES TH E 465 44 FT TO MO f X EASEMENT 171BI7 34 FT BAD CURVE TO LFT TH TO THE PT OF TANGENCY OF SO CURVE TO PT OF ENDING, fx THEREFROM TH S 300 FT OF W 40 030 012 40 30 ACMS M/l 0763 08 13 018-003 05 COM COS 19 T3N RIOW FOR POB 0791 08-014401 003-10 1-455. P 131 THORNAPPlf N 495 FT COM SW COR SEC 34-4-7 TH E 4510 fX THf W 528 FT THEREOF 1 292 48 FT TO POB CONT 2 7A “SPLIT 1991 FROM 019 009 00 �S10 - March 3. 10, 17. 1994 - Special Supplement - The Hastings Banner. Hastings, Ml 085? 08-16-019-012-00 A PARCEL OF IND IN THE SOUTH EAST ONE QUARTER OF THE SOUTHEAST ONE QUARTER OF SEC WEST. DESCRIBED AS FOLLOWS BEGINNING AT A POINT DISTANT NORTH 2 MG 35 WEST 10 12 FEET FROM THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF LOT I OF THE RECORMD PLAT OF PARKER'S LAKEWOOD PLAT. SEC TION 19 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWN SHIP. BARRY COUNTY MICHIGAN THENCE NORTH 83 DEG 56’ WEST NORTH LINE OF LOT 1 OF SAID PLAT. THENCE NORTH 0 MG 3 EAST 55 61 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 83 MG 56 EAST 147 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 2 DEG 35 EAST 55 38 FEET TO THE POINT OF BEGINNING INTENDING TO INCLUDE All LAND BETWEEN THE SECOND OR SHORE TRAVERSE & THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. YAN 103 28 0867 08 16-030-CXJ5-60 BERNICE AVE. TH S 0 DEG 00 W FT TO POB ALONG WITH EASEMENT FOR INGRESS A EGRESS TO PATTER SON RD LOT 19 RITCHIE WOODLANDS. ALSO COM ON £ SIM OF BEATRICE AVI I 459 P 421 MIDDLEVILLE LOT II BIX 13 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 LOT Also COM ON HIGH ST AT COR COMMON TO LOT 10 A 11 SAID BETRICE AVE. TH n 15 DEG w 50 TQ POB FRONT LOT • 50X100 BACK lOT - 50*100 RIGHT ANGLES WITH HIGH ST AND PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST 33 FT FOR LOT 30. RfTCHif WOODLANDS LOT I RITCHIE WOODLANDS FT PARALLEL WITH MAIN ST TO SWLY UNE OF LOT 11 TH SELY TO POB ALSO COM ON HIGH ST AT COB COMMON TO LOTS 10 4 11. Th SWIY PARALLEL TO MAIN ST 99 5 FT 67 RITCHIE WOODLANDS 593 85 LOT 49 BOSELAND PARK 0943 08 41 105-019 00 ’64 61 FT FOR FOB TH N 01 MG 07 HOLES SUB. TH S 01 MG 05 04' W Al W u SD LOT 17 AND SlY EXTEN sion thereof 240 95 ft, th n 89 A SUBJECT TO EASEMENTS 0945 MIDDLEVILLE VIllAGE COM AT 1/4 POST ON Nil SEC 26-4 10 THE 88 FT TO CENT OF HWY TH SElY 79 RDS TH W TO THORNAPPLF RIVER TH N TO POB LOT 26 Of WEST GUN LAKE RESORT 0865 08 16-030 300-40 NE COBn WEST GUN LAKE BESOBT 1.757 33 0690 08 16 200-042-00 COM NE COR LOT 60 ROSELAND I 459. P-420 MIDDIEVIUE NELY 40 FT lOT 20 BLK 13 ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1 LOT ALSO THAT PART OF HIGH ST. VILLAGE OF MIDDIEVIUE COM AT NE COR lOT 11 OF ASSESSORS PLAT NO 1. TH NElY AIONG THE BLK 3 SANDY BEACH ALONG WLY UNE LOT 12 OF SAID PLAT » RDS. TH SWLY 2 RDS PARA! III nun nwr« in rwmi rxi m UNE LOT 118 RDS TO POB BEING THAT PART OF HIGH ST LYING BETWEEN LOT II A 12 ASSESSOR’S 08 41 145 004-00 1-456, P 974 MIDDLEVILLE COM AT A NW COR SEC 77-4-10 FOR POB. TH N 89 MG Sff E 33007 FT. Th n 28 MG 77 FT TH w TO FOB EXC BEG 1060 77 FT TO FOB OF EXC "LEGAL COB 0866 08 16 045049-00 LOTS 10 11 BLK 3. SANDY BEACH SPLIT 1991 FR 019-026-00 0854 08 16020-024-00 COMMENCE AT THf NE CORNER OF TION 20. T3N-R10W, FOR PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE N 89 DEG W 538’. THENCE SOUTH 81 . THENCE S 89 MG E 538 THENCE NORTH 81 TO PLACE OF BEGINNING CON TAIN ING I ACRE 0855 08-16-020 031-00 10 AS FOLLOWS, COM AT NW COR SEC 20. TH E ALONG SEC UNE 315 1/7 FT. START AT THIS PT RUN 185 FT E. TH SLY TO IRON POST AT TOP OF BANK ON PAYNE LAKE. TH W 95 FT TO IRON POST. TH NW TO START 3723 85 FT $ 381 FT TO BEG 9.000 13 COMMENCING AT NW COR OF SEC 22 TH EAST 80 RDS FOR POB TH S •LEGAL COBB 4-19 0858 08-16-078-001-00 START AT SW COR PENNASSEE PARK, LOT 72 DUFFEY BEACH 0870 08-16 075-007-00 LOT 6. ROBERT ENGLANDS PLAT 0871 08-16-090-015-00 LOT 14 A 15 GAMBLES SOUTH SHORE PLAT 0872 08-16 105-003 00 lOT 2 JOHNSONS GUN LAKE PLAT 1991 628 65 0859 08-16-079-002-00 SElY 50 FT OF COM AT SW COR PENNESSEE PARK. TH N 56 MG r W 0875 06 16-120 028 00 COM N 60 DEG 30- E 106 FT AND N 41 MG 30- E 59 FT FROM NE COR LOT 16 LAKEVIEW PARK. TH N 60 MG XT E 50 FT. S 10 MG E 184 FT S 0949 ALSO, BEG AT A PT AT THE NW COR LOT 43. TH N 3 MG W TO CENTER 0950 MIDDLEVILLE N 1/2 LOT 13, BLK 44 AND lOT 12 BiK 44. VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE ALSO lO- 79 10 BLK DEG E 106’. TH S 3 DEG E TO NE CORN LOT 44. TH W TO POB EXCEPT A STRIP 33 WIDE OF N END THEREOF AND 5 END FOR ALLEY 0923 MiDDlEVlLlE LOT 126 MIDDIEVIUE DOWNS NO 6 LOT 0951 08-41 180-007-20 L 467 P 36 MIDDLEVILLE BEG NW COR LOT 28 MIDDIEVIUE DOWNS ADD »2 Th S 88 DEG 58’ 30* E Al LO7 5 SUNRISE SHORES 1991 626 26 0924 08 41-045-007 10 LOT 6 BIK 45 VILLAGE OF MID DLEVILIE 99 FT N & S BY 137 E 4 W 0897 06 16 235-007-00 lOT 93 VALLEY PARK SHORES »2 0898 06 16-235-010-00 LOT 78 VAUEY PARK SHORES »2 1991 872 81 0929 0899 08-16 240-010-00 0930 08 41 058-009 00 MIDDIEVIUE COMAi 8 RDS S OF Sf COR LOT B, THENCE v/ 8 RDS. S 4 RDS. E 8 RDS. N 4 RDS TO BEG BEING IN BLOCK 58 LOT 0900 08 16 240-0134X1 TURNER LAKE MIDDLEVILLE LOT 15 BIK 49. MID DLEVILIE. lOT 0931 1-490. P-850 MIDDLEVILLE 201 RUS SELL ST COM 94 FT N OF R M SHERi JAN’S NW COR AS PT OF BEG. TH £ THORNAPPLE RIVER SW BANK TH NWLY AB 4 RDS TO S UNE OF R I FRENCH'S LAND TH SWLY TO E UNE OF RUSSELL ST. TH S ALONG RJS 0902 08-040-105-004-00 LOT 4 BLK 5 VILLAGE OF FRfEPORT LOT 0903 08-040-106-003-50 TO POB EXC COM AT NE COR OF ABOVE DESC PARCEL TH N 84'44 W E 22 FT TO POB 'LEGAL CORR 3 18 0952 N 16 5 FT LOT 14 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 0953 051-000-000-016-00 S 40 FT LOT 16 ORIGINAL VILLAGE NASHVILLE EXC E 44 FT THEREOF 1991 1.054 78 0954 051 000 000 016-02 FT OF S 72 FT lOT 16 VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE 0956 051 000-000 119-00 LOT 119 ORIGINAL VILLAGE IJI007 0957 051 001 000-175 00 COM AT PT 809 4 FT E OF CEN SEC TO MCRR ROW TH NELY Al ROW TO FOB PAR 0932 FREEFORT LOT 0904 08-040 109-006-00 LOT 6 BLK 9 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 0905 08-040-110-002-00 LOT 2 BLK If FREEPORT LOT 0877 08-16 155-011-10 I 490. P 850 MIDDIEVIUE 201 RUS SELL ST BEG AT NE COR OF LAND PREVIOUSLY DEEDED TO R M & LEONE SERUAN. BEING A PART OF LOT 1 USED AS A DRIVEWAY BY SD R M SERUAN A WILLIAM HOLES. TH 0956 051 002-000-010-01 COM 220 FT N OF NE COR INTER SECT REED A STATE ST TH S 80 FT Th POB 0959 051-002-000 280 00 OF CEN M-66 EX COM AT CEN M-66 VILLAGE OF 132 FT TO PLACE OF BEGINNING E PAR WITH 5 LINE OF SD SEC TO A 1.261 43 POB EXC COM NE COR LOT 1 PARK R/W OVER LOT *53 PARKERS LAKE WOOD PLAT FOR LOT OWNERS 40 TO 70 EX GRANTORS RESERVE IT2 AS TO LOTS 54 TO 70 A ANY LOT SOLD ON CONTRACTS LOT 41. PARKERS LAKEWOOD PLAT NLY LINE OF GUN LAKE RD (66 FT WIDEI N 78 DEG 28 E 213 2 FT TO PT 0906 06 040 ’ .2 003-00 LOT 3 BLK 12 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1.013 07 0907 08-040-112-005-00 LOT 5 BLK 12 VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 0908 08G40-205-002-00 LOT 2 BLK 5 SAMI ROUSH ADO Vll LAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 0909 08-040-205-004-CO LOTS 4 A 5 BLK 5. ROUSH ADD Vll IAGE OF rREEPORT LOT 0933 08-41-061-010-00 I 490. P-850 MIDDLEVILLE 201 RUS SEI ST BEG 94 FT N OF NW COR OF R M SERUAN LAND TH E 198 FT FOR BEG TH N TO SW BANK OF THOR NAPPIE RIVER. TH SELY ALONG RIVER TO PT DUE E OF BEG W TO BEG PAR 0934 08 41-062 002-0C M.DDlEVIllE LOT 2 BLK 62 MID MEVILLE LOT 0935 MIDDIEY1.1E 5 1/2 LOT 5. LOT 6 AND S 1/2 LOTS 1-2-3 BLK 63 0910 08 040-210-003-00 SAMUEL ROUSH ADD VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT 1.252 48 0911 08-040-211-001-00 LOTS 1-2. BLK 11 SAMUEL ROUSH ADDITION VILLAGE OF FREEPORT LOT SON PARK PLAT "SPLIT 1992 TO I75-O17-O19-O2O-O21 072-023 00 0912 08-41-003-003 00 I 456. P-620 MIDDIEVIUE £ 31 FT LOT 2 BLK 3. MIDDIEVIUE LOT AND TH W 5 FT LOT 3 BLK 3 LOT 14 PETERSON PARK PLAT 1991 0913 08-41-008-002-00 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 2 BLK 8. KEELER BROS ADO MIDDIEVIUE LOT LAKEWOOD PLAT »1 0936 0660 08-16409-01 0 00 122 98 N PAR WITH W UNE OF SE 100 H TH W PAR WITH S LINE TO CEN OF M 66 TH S ALONG CENTER LINE TO BEG EXC COM NE COR S 1/2 SW 1/4 SD 500 FT TH NWLY POB ALSO EXC COM NW COR SW 1/4 SW 1/4 SD SEC 25 TH E 64 5 FT TO CEN HWY FOR POB TH ELY 690 3 FT TH SLY POB 56 2 ACRES 0910 051 -002 000 340-00 N 43 FT M/L TO A STRIP OF LAND PURCHASED OF FRANK PRICE A WIFE M/l TO BEG AISO COM 143 FT N MIDDLE VU.IE LOT 4 AND N 1/7 LOT 5 AND N 1/2 LOTS I 7 3 BLK 63 0937 ALONG A LR4E WHEN EXTENDED 100 29' W FROM Pl OF BEG. N 28 MG MIDDIEVIUE lOT 37. MIDDIEVIUE DOWNS NO 2 LOT 2 195 43 MIDDLEVILLE LOT I BLK 41 ASbES FMXXJ3 LMXWOOO FLAT DATE UPDATED 3/16'93 USER DK COM NE COR LOT 1 OF PARKERS LAKEWOOD PLAT TH N2*35 W 123 29 DEG 25‘ E FROM BEG. TH S 29 ALSO COM AT SW COR OF PEN NESSEE PARK. N 56 DEG 07 w 300 1-474. P 38 MIDDIEVIUE lOT 2B. MIDDIEVIUE down; add no 2 LOT 0921 lOT »IB YANKEE SPRINGS HIGH LANDS 1 28 FT TO POB "LEGAL CORR 1992 ING 15 R/W ACRO SWLY END. ALSO 0948 MIDDLEVILLE E 1/2 LOT 2 3 BLK 25 AND LOT 7 BLK 25. MIDDLEVILLE KFELERS ADD LOT 0895 08 16 215-034 -00 150 39 FR NW COR PARKERS LAKEWOOD PLAT TO POB, TH N 35'53- W 246 35 £ PSNNESSEE PARK. TH N 56 MG 9 LOTS 24 & w 1/2 LOT 25. STREETERS RESORT ALSO S lO FT LOT 31 ADJA CENT TO LOT 24 ALSO 14 INTEREST IN lOT 29 "LEGAL CORR 5 24 91 . UBNER LAKE 26 MG 1 ff E S33 SOFT TO FT 105 5 FT SPAR. WITH E UNE 913 40 FT TO N UN OF GUN LAKE RD. WLY ALONG ROTO BEG 16 MIDDLEVILLE LOT FOB 512 70 FT FOB 0947 08-41 150 023-00 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 73. MIDDLEVILLE DOWNS ADD NO 1 LOT l 455 P 549 MiDDlEVlLlE lOT 16 BiK 44 MIDDIEVIUE LOT ALSO THE SLY 180 5 FT TO BEG DEG Iff E 298 20 FT S 33 MG 05 E 08 41-016 002 00 LOT 28. 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TH N 20 FT, TH E 132 FT TO CENT TO BEG SD PL OF BEG BEING THE CENTER OF AN ALLEY 17 FT WIDE RUNNING E 132 FT N TO RD RUN NING E A W BEING ON WHAT IS KNOWN AS KELLOGGS UNRECORD ED PLAT 0939 1-498. P-100 MIDDIEVIUE LOTS 6 7-8 BLK 73. MIDDLEVILLE BABCOCKS ADO l6t 0961 051 002 000 395-00 KELLOGG ST E 371 FT N TO BEG 0962 051 002 000-405-00 0940 2752 60 PART OF LOTS 9 i 10 OF RITCHIE WOODLANDS. BEG ON SWLY 0 MG 3ff W OF CEN SEC 29. TH N 0 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 1 & 1-434. P-974 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 39 JOHNSONS ADD. MIDDLEVILLE LOT N UNE OF KELLOGG ST TH NElY TO 72107 0915 08-41 -013-010-00 1-504. P234 MIDDlEVULE LOT 10 BLK 13 ASSES PLAT 61. EX A STRIP 14 I/? FT WIDE 4 120 FT LONG OFF THE SWIY SIDE LOT 10 BLK 13. ASSES PLAT •!. SAID STRIP BEING ON SLY SIDE MAIN ST 4 RUN SlY 120 FT LOT 08-41-085-001-00 MIDDLEVILLE 307 ARLINGTON ST LOTS 1 A 2 THORNTON ADD LOT 0942 08-41100-021-00 MIDDLEVILLE LOT 50 51 AND 52 CHARLESON HEIGHTS NO 2 051-002-000-410-00 051 100-000-001-00 LOT I ASSESSORS PLAT «1 �March 3. 10, 17. 1994 - Special Supplement - The Hastings Banner, Hastings. Ml - S11 0^5 051 HOOOOOfOO OB 51 001 17,• 00 CUV Of HASTINGS S 1 2 LOTS 965 LOT I I ASSESSORS PLAT .7 SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADDITION TO Th£ Cl Y fORMERiv VIllAGE Of HASTINGS 373 ALSO W i. AlSOE 1'7 OF LOT 3?5 0967 05> 130 000 003-00 lOT J R B GREGG ADD CITY Of HASTINGS LO> 11 75 CITY Of HASTINGS $ I 1 lOT 41 CITY of HASTINGS f I 7 lOT 1/39 CITY Of HASTINGS S 100 FT LOT 16. SUPERVISE GLASGOWS ADO NO I LYING E OF CENTERLINE Of FAIL CREEK IO’ * a GREGG ADO SUPERVISORS GLASGOW'S ADO BEG SW COR LOT 34 SUPERVISORS GLASGOW S ADD Th n TO A PT iNCL IOW OVER N LOT 47 HARDENDORF ADO CITY Of HASTINGS N 1.1 LOT 508 INCI ROW OVER N 5 FT LOTS 509 A 0970 051 140 000 053-00 LOT 53 HARDENDORF ADD 0971 051 140 000 054 00 LOTS 54 55 MARDfNDOR’ ADD CITY OF HASTINGS. LOTS 7. 3 ahO 8 OF BLK 3 BENNETT AND KfNflflDS ADTION EX LAND E AND S Of THE FOLLOWING UNE. COM AT A PT ON THE E TO CENTER FALL CREEK TH NWLY INTERSECTING NELSON ST if EXTENDED FLY TH £ TO W LINE CK A CiTv Of HASTINGS. LOT 668 CITY OF HASTINGS PART lOT »34 SUP GLASGOWS ADO BEG PT E LN LOT 15 J MU ADO 0974 051 170 005 006-00 £ 1.7 LOT 6 BIK 5 A W PHILLIPS ADD EXC & RESERV E 50 FT THEREOF 1033 06 51 205 015 00 CITY O» HASTINGS. THE £ 1'2 OF THE FOLLOWING. COM AT N UNf CITY OF HASTINGS. 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LOT 57 SUP GLASGOWS ADO NO 2 CITY OF HASTINGS THAT PART OF LOT 6 SUPERVISOR GLASGOWS ADD NO 2 OfSC AS BfG AT THE SE CORNER OF LOT 60 TH N 47 DfG 55 S 41 DfG 30 MIN E 126 1 FT TO POB 06 51 255 024-00 1039 06 51 720 103-00 1010 08-51060 02000 0980 105-001-000-010-00 FT. OF ROBERT I HENDERSHOTT'S 1ST ADO CITY Of HASTINGS. PART OF LOTS 31 32, ROBERT I HENDERSHOTTS 1ST ADD. COM AT SW COR OT 75 0961 105-001000 040 00 ACRES 1012 08-51-065-007-00 CITY OF HASTINGS. LOTS 58 4 59 OF KELLEYS ADD »2 2.007 73 LOT 9 MOCK 2 EX E 1 LAGE Of WOODLAND 0983 08 15 H0 073-00 E 4 RDS OF LOT 1 BlK 3 AND That 1013 09-51 090 0)9-00 CITY OF HASTINGS LOT 6 BlK 4 UN COIN PARK ADC 1.171 19 <014 08 51 090 020 00 LINCOLN park ON W LINE OF SEC 2) DISTANCE EASTERN ADD 1040 06 51 720 110-00 CITY OF HASTINGS. lOT I BlK 20 EASTERN ADD LYING W Of Fall 1.379 62 1041 06- 51-220 172-00 CITY OF HASTINGS. LOT 3 BlK 30 EASTERN ADO 1,074. CITY Of HASTINGS. COM Sf COR LOT 6 BLK 31 EASTERT. ADD TH N 4 RDXS. 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FRl LOT 9 BLK « J KENFIELDS ADDFTiO iufllTHA PfTERSON COORDINATOR 1017 08 51 095 098 00 CITY OF HASTINGS N 17 LOTS 1 000 60 HASTINGS Ml 49058 KENFIElDS ADD E 40 FT TO POB COM 18 RDS 12 FT CITY OF HASTINGS. N 12 LOT 4 AND LOT 5 BlK 2. TAFFEE ADO CITY OF HASTINGS. LOT B BlK 10 KENFIELDS ADO h CITY OF HASTINGS. LOT 10 BiK 1 ' J KENFIElDS ADO lot OF WOODLAND COM IN CEN HWY »l CHASES ADO BfG AT SE DfG 21 W 132 FT TO BEG 1049 08 51 7354*000 CITY OF HASTINGS LOT J K£NF«lDS ADD CITY OF HASTINGS. lOT 7 BLK I' J KENFIELDS ADO 1051 08 51 735 097-00 CITY OF HASTINGS. LOTS 15 h jKENflflDS ADD 1052 06 51 240 021 00 WOODLAND COM IN CEN OF HWY 7 TH w TO CEN OF DRAIN Th ! TO DRAIN. TH SELY Al CEN OF DRAIN CHY Of HASTINGS E 27 FT LOT VQ KENFIElDS 2ND ADD 1053 08 51 240 075 00 1072 08 51 701 203 50 CITY OF HASTINGS. COM AT THE NW CORNER OF LOT 627 TH £ 269 I KENFIELDS 2ND ADD FT. Th n 132 FT. Th £ 80 36 'T TO POB AH IN THE ORIGINAL ClTv CITY OF HASTINGS COM NW COR WOODLAND COM CEN OF KW 190 CITY OF HASTING:. E 1/2 LOT 641 CITY OF HASTINGS. W 1/7 LOT 64) 0990 06 51 00)-040-00 S 8 RDS LOT 96 EX E 6 FT, ALSO E 3 0991 08-51CX31-058 00 ORIGINAL PLAT S 3 1/7 RODS OF S 177 LOTS 200 A 201 1075 08 51 201 720-00 CITY OF HASTINGS. LOT 642 1991 1.017 83 1026 08-51 201 280-00 CITY O» HASTINGS. N 1/7 LOTS 891 892 S 1/2 LOTS 891-89? 1991 7.490 81 1077 08-51 701-XI-00 ORIGINAL PLAT. W 1/7 OF LOT 967 PART OF LOTS 16 7 OF JOHN LlCTY 1ST ADD 1055 06-51 250 020-00 CITY OF HASTINGS. LOT 16. SUPER VISOR GLASGOWS ADO NO 1 Ex S 164 FT W OF FALL CREEK EXC NO EXCLUSIVE EAS ACROSS N 20 OF LOT 16 �WEST MICHIGAN’S Best Advertising Buy! NOW PREPARING for the '94 Annual Business & Industry PROGRESS ISSUE to be published during Michigan Week. Over 90,000 Weekly Circulation Audited Market Penetration Over 92% (in all areas) ’952 N BroaOny. P 0 Bea ’86. Haungg. 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Published Every Wednesday TOTAL AUDITED DISTRIBUTION 25,590 Banner C.-CUtA™ g 00() mRPLE VALLEY. news^ ciecuta™ 3,200 TOTAL AUDITED DISTRIBUTION 4 "7 4 OO X / y X^XJ The Sun and Netos 4—»«■-> --------- 7,000 cmcutAnoH IRKeTlUOOD CIRCULATION OVER news 6,000 The Print Shop Commercial Printer Web & Sheetfed Offset Flyers • Newsletters • Tickets • Brochures • Stationery • Business Cards • Invitations • Newspapers • Programs • Minitabs • Carbonless Forms * • Magazines HASTINGS, MICHIGAN 1-616-945-5078 1-616-945-9554 CHARLOTTE, MICHIGAN 1-517-543-4041 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-03-24.pdf 871675dc2ca1e72b7f1d9a234d087958 PDF Text Text Msnrt writ librast 12! S CHtT.'itSt hWTlNUi HL 1U) Young gymnast dreams of *2000' Moving days for county offices Ferency's nephew to visit April 8 See Page 3 See Page 2 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. MARCH 24. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 3 News Briefs Bereft may join ’Friends’ group The Bereft Parents support group will discuss joining the Compassionate Friends at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. March 28. at Grace Lutheran Orach. 240 E North St. Hastings. Compassionate Friends was started in England tn 1969 and in the L’tutod States m 1972. Like Bereft Parents. M « devoted to providing support and understanding to people who have last children to death For more mformauon. call Chartea and Pam Converse at 948-2215. Felpausch offers free breakfast Felpaoach will offer a free "Cnstorocr Apcrtcwnoo" breakfau from 7:30 lo 930 a.si. Saturday at « 127 Sooth Michigan location. The mem> will include eggs, rauaafc. English muffins, juice and coffee The mcai will be tor nd Iw iviiwucl. Hastings aMOcialea la appracladon of cuMomers' loyal support For more information, call 945-2474. Panel seeking ’unsung heroes’ The Barry Camay Futurmg Comms­ ax is looking for nominations for die se­ cond annual PAT. or Positive Action far Tomorrow award Nomi sees must be people or groups of "unsung heroes" who should be recognized for foresight, unselfishness and action to make Barry Canity a better place to live. The PAT award, creased by the Futuriag Committee with the support of the Thornappie Foundation, last year were to a group of Hastings Middle School parents who painted and decorwxl the school's interior, using their oan time and materuds. The Futurmg Committee urges those who warn so make nominations to think about vohnseer efforts that benefit children a the aged or that mean a great deal to this area's future Nmunation forms may be picked up at die new Barry County Cooperative Exaension Service offices m the new Courts A Law Building at 220 W. Court St. The forms must be completed and returned by May I. ’Spring ahead* Sunday, Aril 2 Daylight Savings Time will be observ­ ed at 2 am. Easter Sunday. April 3. Those who go to bed bc*w* midnight Saturday. April 1. are reminded to set their clocks ahead one hour. The time -honored slogan for this twice a year ritual h ’ spring ahead, fall back.” Nashville adopts 1994-95 budget The Nashville Village Council, k a special meeting last week, officially adopted the 1994-95 budget by a 6-0 voce. A 4-1 vote during the previous meeting carlkier this month was not suf­ ficient to pass the budget because al least two-thirds approval is necessary. Only five people showed up for that vote, and five “yes ’ votes were needed in order for the budget to be adopted. The only “no” vote came from Richard Tobias, who was not present at the special meeting March 14. Rides call for the village budget to be adopted by April 1. the beginning of the fiscal year. The adopted budget includes total revenues of $713,164 and expenditures of $664,340 Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* Sixth-grader expelled for carrying gun A sixth-grader st Delton Kellogg Middle School was expelled last week for bringing a handgun to school with him Monday. Feb. 28. The Delton Kellogg Board of Education voted 7-0 at its meeting March 14 to expel the 13-year-old student for the remainder of this school year, said Dean McBeth, the xbool superintendent. The parents of the student, as well as teachers and ocher school officials, spoke on behalf of the student during the meeting, McBeth said, but the student's interests had to be weighed against those of the rest of the school's population. The school system will be "reaching out" to the student, though, by providing him with "home bound" instruction. McBeth said. This instruction will be done by one of the student s teachers, who will tutor him al home for three to five hours a week. McBeth said be and the school hopes this step will help the student get through his current dilemma, but added that only "time will tell " He said he hopes the student will return for the 1994-95 school year. The student will have lo request to be re-enmlled at the school next year. McBeth said he will make the decision on the student's request in the summer, based on the student's academic record, his counseling record and his court record, if any. "Well see what we can do." be said. . McBeth said earlier that the student brought the pistol, which *«s unloaded, to school in his backpack. The student did na show off the gun. McBeth said, but other students saw the pistol and reported It to teachers. School officials searched the backpack and found the gun. said Chief Mark Kik of Barry Township Police. He said the student later was released to his parents McBeth said the handgun had been locked up at home, but the student searched for the keys and got the gun out. The student initially was suspended from school for 10 days, pending further action by the school board. Kik said he sent reports on the incident to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, where the matter is still being reviewed. McBeth said he has sent letters to all the area homes that have students to inform them about the facts of the incident. He added that It Is the school's responsibility to keep the students comfortable and safe, but school officials need to lake corrective action, realizing that the student made a mistake. The *Top Ten* student* at Heating* High School recognized by the board Monday are (left to right) Kariana Cullen, Brandi Eye, Dana Ferri*, Theresa Kelly, Scott Krueger. Kathryn Larkin, Lori McKeough. and Alyce Zimmerman. Missing from the photo are Luke Haywood and Shata O’Grady 'Top Ten1 named at Hastings High School Casey,won't run for board, Haywood will by J«an Gallup Staff Writer Robert Casey, who has been involved with the Hastings Area School System for a total of 46 years, most recently as a member of the Board of Education, is declining to seek re-election. Two terms on the board will expire just after the annual school election June 13. The holder of the other scat. Larry Haywood, who is now the vice president of the board, announced Monday that lie would run again. Many students and staff were honored at the monthly board meeting Monday, including the announcement of the "Top Ten" academic students for the Class of 1994. They are Kariana Cullen, Brandi Eye. Dana Ferris, Luke Haywood. Theresa Kelly, Scott Krueger, Kathryn Larkin, Lori McKeough. Shala O’Grady and Alyce Zimmerman. They all received Certificates of Commendation. Brandi Eye, Scottt Krueger and Aaron Rankin were also recognized for the honors they received in the National Merit Scholarship program High School teacher Jill Munson also received a certificate for being selected as the "Young Careerist for 1994" by the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club. Luke Haywood also was recognized for his many achievements al the recent FFA stale convention. A concern about the poor condition of Dibble Street, which runs past Southeastern Elementary, was brought up by a parent. Cheryl Northrop said she has a child at Southeastern and uses Dibble to get to and from the building. Most people use the muddy, slippery, gravel street when they exit the school, and it should be paved, she said. She told the board that when she contacted City Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield about the road, she was told the dty could do nothing without a petition from the property owners on the road. With Southeastern a major property owner on that road, Northrop asked the board to see if they "could get the ball rolling about the road and a sidewalk." See SKYDIVE, continued page 2 • Approved the personnel report. • Approved in principle the work being done on the restructuring of the class day at the high school. By taking formal action with the vote, the board is approving a concept, Schoessel said. • In a statement from the board, gave satisfactory ratings to three teachers required to continue their tenure. • On advice of counsel, agreed to consider revising the school’s disciplinary code to include non-alcoholic beverages as well as alcohol. The board will be asked to approve the change at next month’s meeting. • Approved several travel requests from student groups. All votes were unanimous, with Mark Feldpausch absent. 14 hurt in van accident Skydive complaint probe to continue by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A complaint filed with the Federal Aviation Administration by Skydive Hastings has been reviewed by the FAA's Washington office, and will be pursued further by the Detroit Airports District office. Skydive Hastings members allege that they are being denied access to the City­ County airport and that the-; are being denied the right to use a building on the airport that belongs to them. "We have reviewed your submissions in the above-referenced matter and have determined that the matter warrants further investigation,'’ wrote Edward F. Rancourt of the Airport Safety and Complicnce Branch of the FAA. "We have asked the manager. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Airports Division. Great Lakes Region, to review the record, in the context of other relevant informaion available to the FAA and to determine the nature and type of any additional investigative or enforcement action to be taken.'' be wrote Tom Conte, chief pilot of Skydive Hastings, who filed the discrimination complaint last August, has contended that his group is being discriminated against because the Airport Commission has denied the group use the airport until it provides "We have a property committee that will be meeting in the next few weeks and they win certainly consider your request," said Superintendent Cart Scboesael. In other business the board: • Accepted gifts from Great Lakes Ceramics, The Framemaker and the estate of Lelia A. Sherbmski. each valued al $1,000. The 1994 Chevrolet van struck the power pole with such force that it sheared the pole off at the base by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Thirteen senior citizens and the driver of a passenger van were all injured in a Wednesday afternoon accident and all were transported to area hospitals. Plainwell Township Police Chief Charles Frary said the cause of the one-vehicle accident wouldn't be known until officials had recoiatructcd it. but it appeared something might lave broken or a tire blown out on the 1994 Chevrolet van driven by Amanda Teadt of Delton. Frary said the injuries to the passengers ranged from minor to major, requiring seven ambulances and one helicopter which air­ lifted a male passenger who has a heart condition. The injured from the 2:07 p.m. accident were taken to hospitals in Hastings, Battle Creek and Kalamazoo. Teadt, who lives on Stony Point Road, was going to her home when rhe accident happened, Frary said. The accident occurred south of Delton on M-43, about one half mile north of the Kalamazoo County line. The impact of the crash sheared a power pole, which then fell back to the ground in an upright position, held in place by the power lines First on the scene was Bill Betts from Caledonia, who came around the curve immediately after the accident. He said be didn't see the impact, but saw the power pole Killing back to the ground. See ACCIDENT continued page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24, 1994 Win-win is goal of Hastings Middle School Design Team J-Ad Graphics News Senia Student success and the instructional pro­ cess at Hastings Middle School are at the heart of a new improvement development concept involving volunteer staff and admin­ istrators In the future, leaders hope lo involve par­ ents. students and Board of Education mem­ The OASIS Design Team is at the fore­ front of the movement. OASIS is the Improvement System. The whole process is a new way of worit- live manner to facilitate change, team leaden said. "The team was created to address the changing roles and relationships we face in our profession." said teacher Barbara Schnei­ der. who co-chairs the team with Assistant Principal Ron Rizzo. Design team members and staff have a "positive orientation to what we think about most dearly - all students can learn." Schneider said. "Our team truly has a passion to bring about what is best for kids." The need to be proactive and responsive to cliange is the reason the team's focus is sys­ temic and growth oriented. Consequently. cilitating conditions that will allow im­ provement ideas to "flow through the sys­ tem. "We're going to be doing our business dif­ ferently." Schneider said. "In order to encourage broad staff in­ volvement. we have developed a comprehen­ sive process that gives the people, most closely related to an issue, the vehicle to de­ velop strategies to expand their knowledge and best practice and/or interventions to iru­ pee vC ineffective practices." she said. "A shared vision undergirded by core val­ ues and broad student outcomes (in the de­ velopment stage) drives the process." "AU decisions and subsequent actions in­ volve staff consensus. By expanding the in­ volvement of people and fostering shared de­ cision making, we can maximize staff/organizatiooal effectiveness and student success," Rizzo said. The collective goal is lo reach a win-win situation in which all members of the learn­ ing community benefit. The Middle School staff, through an as­ sessment survey, has embraced the core val­ ues and practices the Design Team is focus­ ing on. "Now we have a garden to culti- with the assessment results. News Briefs (CONTINUED) Cancer crusade is April 15 thru May 2 The American Cancer Society will conduct its annual door-to-door com­ munity crusade from April 15 through May 2. Money collected is used for such ser­ vices as research, education, a speaker's bureau, information on cancer preven­ tion and a visitation program for women with breast cancer. Society officials point cut that great strides have been made. In the 1930s the survival rate for all types c f cancer was only 20 percent. Todsy the five-year sur­ vival rate is more than 50 percent. For more information, call 945-4107 Easter Egg Hunt will be April 2 The Hastings chapter of the Order of Eastern Star again will sponsor the seventh annual Easier Egg Hunt at 10 a m. Saturday. April 2. at Fish Hatchery Park Also sponsoring the event will be the Hastings Lions Club. Officials said that about 9.000 pieces of foil wrapped candy will be hidden in the park About 250 plastic eggs with numbers inside also will l* hidden. The numbers represent prizes. The Easier Bunn) is expected to be on hand for the hunt and be will visit children at Pennock Hospital later that day. Women's history luncheon planned Area women are invited to take part in a luncheon and program for Women in History Month from noon to I p.m. Tuesday at the Elks Lodge in Hastings Louis Cole of Grand Rapids, who con ducts individual development courses throughout Michigan, will talk about "Women's Role in History." She is a past president of the Michigan of Business and Professional Women Cost for the lunch and program w ill be $3.50. Tickets may be purchased at Hodges Jewelry, from ans local BPW member, by calling 945-3216 daytime or 948-8893 evenings, or at (he door Attending the recent Saturday retreat were (standing from left) Stan Kirkendall. Elsie McKelvey. Patti Bellgraph. Sue Newton. Jan Foley; (seated) Barb Schneider. Cheryl Zerbel. Ron Rizzo, Jack Bender and Steve Kogge. The core values and practices have student success as the bub of the wheel, surrounded by shared decision making, risk-taking in­ novation. collaboration, conflict resolution, sense of community, diversity, effectiveness and quality. "We re very proud of what we're starting here." she said. "It's meaningful...it makes our (the design team's) work purposeful." Nine individuals, including OASIS team members, recently attended a team building training retreat on a Saturday at Michigan State University's Kellogg Conference Cen­ ter on Gull Lake. Attending the retreat were Pat Bellgraph. Jack Bender. Jan Foley. Tina Bovee. Stan Kirkendall, Steve Kogge. Elsie McKelvey. Ron Rizzo and Barb Schneider. The Design Team also includes Cheryl Zerbel and Becky Wigg. Jack Pyle of Face to Face Matters, Inc. of Lansing conducted the training, geared to creating and understanding participants' be­ havioral styles and developing effective commuracation skills to work with individ­ uals who have different behavioral styles. To foster changing roles and communication. helping professionals in many fields to project their leadership poten­ tial and communicate more effectively. Pyle has conducted leadership programs for such organizations as the Michigan Association of School Boards, Steelcase. East Grand Rapids Public Schools and DeWitt Public Schools. After the retreat, she said plans called for discussion with staff about such subjects as "what do we want to become, what is in the way. what do we need to do differently to get what we need" to achieve the ultimate goal of student success. Through the on-going process, there will be time for "self-reflection, to assess where we are now and where we should be. "Oir design team has adopted a total qual­ ity management approach...We won't do a single house (unicameral) State Legislature with representation based on percentage of the Pyle's current specialty is face-to-face The Barry County 4-H K-9 Klub will have a program on Leader Dogs for the Blind at 7:30 p.m. Monday. March 28. at the Barry Expo Center. Cindy Steorts. a local 4-H leader and dog trainer, will explain how anyone can help the community by raising a leader *>g The leader dog school is looking for foster homes to raise puppies for about a year. For more information, call Kathy Courtney. K-9 Klub general leader, at 948-4856. 'Anything Goes' at Maple Valley Drama students at Maple Valley High School will present the Cole Porter musical production of "Anything Goes" tonight and Friday and Saturday evenings. The story is a romantic comedy aboard the USS America in the 1930*. The musical, directed by Norma Jean Acker, will feature 34 people in the cast. Music director is Carol Kersten, technical director is Bill Reynolds and choreographer is Vicki Diebold. Tickets are $3 for adults and $2 for children 12 and under. Fiddlers Jamboree slated for April 2 A Fiddlers Jamboree and Square Dance is planned for Saturday. April 2. at the Maple Leaf Grange, four miles south of Nashville on M-66 The jamboree will start with music and entertainment Ladies of the Grange will sene a swiss steak dinner from 4 to 6 p.m Round and square dancing will take place between 6 and 10 p.m. For more information, call (517) 852-9243 Tootsie Roll drive is this weekend The Hastings Knights of Columbus will have their 19th annual Toosie Roll fund-raiser Friday. Saturday and Sunday at doorways of stores in Hastings. Delton. Middleville and Nashville. Deput) Grand Knight Anthony Sembarski said all funds will stay tn Barry County to benefit local people Proceeds will be used to help retarded children Knights will work in shifts in front of stores over the weekend to give shoppers maximum time and opportunity to contribute process. We arc all io ibis together. "Parents and students will be more in­ volved later this spring and next year, she Ferency's nephew to visit 1st Friday relationships, the training was intended to provide the tools for the group to work together in a nor way and to learn team building skills. And the retreat proved to be valuable. Schneider said. "Well model this in with our work with the staff." Consultant Pyle's experience includes 30 years of developing and managing public re­ lations programs for Shell Oil, Dow Chem­ ical, General Motors and the Michigan De­ partment of Transportation. He has been a speech writer for CEOs and vice presidents oCitameSOOcflinagi*. ;... 4-H sets program on leader dogs anything that's not quality. "We hope to see other retreats to include more instructional and support staff and par­ ents. "Everyone is an important player in this The program will be held on the second Fri­ day of the month for the second straight time. Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Pino said this time the reason is that April I is Good Friday, and the u^ual noon starting time conflicts with area church services. Last month First Friday was switched to the second Friday because State Rep. Mary Brown, the scheduled speaker, couldn't make it on March 4. Zolton Ferency, who died of a heart attack a little more than a year ago. was a frequent First Friday speaker. In his last appeareance. shortly before his death, he outlined a plan for Ferency had begun a petition drive to get his idea on the November 1994 ballot. After his death, his nephew. James, has tried to keep the movement going. The plan essentially allows for 16 legislative districts, the same number of con­ gressional districts Each would have at least two representatives, a Republican and a Democrat, and perhaps more if any other can­ didate earned at least 5 percent of the vote in in election. Each lawmaker would be able to vote on all issues, but the value of the vote would be determined by what percentage of the vote the lawmaker captured in the previous election. For example, if a Republican won 55 per­ cent of the vote, he c: she would have 55 votes on an issue. If a Democrat got 40. he or she would have 40 votes. And say a Liber­ tarian got 5 percent, which would translate in­ to 5 votes. "Zolton believed that this plan would make the Legislature more responsive to the peo pie." Pino said. "He believed it is wrong for as many as 49 percent of the people in a district not to be represented." Pino added that the plan might force the Legislature to build coalitions to get things done. James Ferency. who calls himself a political independent, lives in Midland, where is a teacher in an “at-risk" dropout prevention alternative education program for youths. He is chairman of the Ballot Committee of the petition drive. In his poltical position statement, he said, "Government should be smaller, more effi­ cient. more democratic and less expensive. Current government ovtrregutales, overtaxes and excessively intrudes into the privacy of citizens. Il is out of touch with the needs and desires of Michigan residents. "The proposal would reform our electoral system, a major contributor to these problems try creating a realistic chance for third party candidates and independents elected to the legislature. The result would be a legislature that it more responsive, efficient, accountable and representative of people " Ferency and Pino ilso will have petitions available for those who want to sign or cir­ culate them. If enough signatures on the petitions are fil­ ed before the deadline, the issue will before voters in the November general election. The First Friday forums are sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats Six from Barry County join crime task force U.S. Rep. Nick Smith has released results of a questionnaire he conducted of a special Seventh Congressional District Crime Advisory Task Force, which includes six representatives from Barry County. Not surprisingly, the task force overwhelmingly supported tougher crime measures. Included on the task force from Barry County are Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley. District Court Judge Gary Holman, Nashville Sgt. Gene Koetje, Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster and Sheriff David Wood. The task force overwhelmingly gave support to mandatory capital punishment (86 percent), stiffer penalties for drug traffickers (86 percent) and for crimes committed with guns (95 percent), reducing legal technicalities that let criminals escape punishment (91 percent), banning some semi-automatic assault weapons (66 percent), improving education (90 percent) and reforming the welfare system (68 percent) to help control crime, having schools teach and reinforce ethical values and principles (95 percent), separating juvenile offenders into highly disciplined schools (81 percent) and trying juveniles accused of heinous crimes as adults (95 percent). The task force was strongly opposed to increased availability of concealed weapons permits (75 percent) and federal funding SKYDIVE, continued from page 1 liability insurance Tbe Airport Commission, which has representatives from both tbe City of Hastings and the Barry County Board of Commiwooera. in June of 1993 banned tbe skydiving for lack of $250,000 tn liability insirance. Robert H. Allen, assistant manager of tbe Detroit Airports District Office, notified both the commmissiou and Come that ibe NIGHT COMPUTER OPERATOR PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a part-time Night Computer Operator in fhe Information Services Department. Candidates must have computer operations experience, and pro.xiency in CRT keyboard. 10-key calculator, and typing. Basic knowledge of bookkeeping preferred. This individual will work Monday and Friday nights from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m.. as well as provide backup coverage in the department, as needed. Responsibilities include processing and reconciling patient charges and payments, processing statements and reports, and run­ ning file backup. Please submit resume/applicaticm to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. GrwnSl • Waiting.. Ml 49OSB investigation will Include a compleu office review of applicable records and documents as well as an 'Interview pbaae.' During tbe field interview phase, the investigator will meet separately with each of tbe principals; and if necessary, a joint meeting will be held with all parties. Allen said Conte said he filed tbe complaint during the first week of August 1993. Attention Area Businesses! (Part Time) e conditional on states passing certain criminal laws (64 percent). Members also nearly unanimously (95 percent) disagreed with a statement that police are too lenient on criminals, while 90 percent said they believe prisons are loo lenient Smith said he plans to have additional district-wide task force meetings at least once a year and area meetings more often. The brochure. Swindlers are Calling, gives you 10 ways to avoid being a victim of telemarketing fraud. so you won't be just a statistic. Call for a free copy! 800-621-3570; 800-572-9400 (in Illinois) Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER co/i 948-8051 to have our advertising reoresentative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24. 1994 — Page 3 The move is on from old Courts & Law building to new Z-Arf Graphics News Service Following the move of several county offices into tbe new $2,775 million Courts and Law building in Hastings this week, the "old" Courts and Law building soon will be demolished and tbe area used for parting. Moving will be Adult Probation. Cooperative Extension. 56-1 District Court. Probate Court and Juvenile Division, Prosecuting Attorney. Substance Abuse and Youth Services Bureau Days of operation this weeck will be limited and are as follows for the various offices: • Adult Probation: The office will be moving March 22 and 23. All appointments and calls should be rescheduled the telephone number will remain the same. 948-4872. • Cooperative Extension: the office will be closed to the public March 21 through Mirch 25. and reopen lo the public on March 28. The telephone number will remain the same. 948-4862. • 56-1 District Court: Tbe court will be closed on March 21 and 22, except fo emergency matters The court will reopen lo the public on March 23. Tbe telephone number will remain tbe same. 948-4835. • Probate Court and Juvenile Division. The court will reopen March 28. The telephone number is 948-4842. • Prosecuting Attorney: Tbe office will be closed all week. March 21-25. except to handle emergency matters. Tbe telephone number will remain the same. 948-4850. • Substance Abuse: Tbe office will be closed to the public March 22. 23 and 24. Tbe office will be reopen March 25. Tbe telephone number will remain the same, 948­ 4866. • Youth Service Bureau: Tbe office will be closed March 23. 24 and 25. The office will reopen to the public on March 28. The telephone number will remain the same, 948­ 4877. The address for the new Courts and Law building is 220 West Court Street. Hastings. 49058. Tbe lot across from the Barry County Court House where tbe current offices are located was originally a residence, and was purchased by the First Baptist Church of Hastings in 1871. The home served as a place for the congregation to meet until tbe first church was built in 1885. The church began as a one-room basement­ less structure, but in 1951 a new pastor guided the church through three expansions of tbe building from then through 1964. In 1953, a major remodeling effort was finished that kept only tbe original frame and roof intact. A 16-foot addition was pul on the froct and a another 20-foot addition on tbe back. Also, a spacious basement was added. With volunteer help from church members and the pastor, the project's UM was pared from $75,000 to $40,000. Continuing growth in the membership led to the construction of an educational building on tbe back of the structure. Tbe new unit measured 46 by 60 feet, contained two floors and allowed tbe church's main auditorium to be extended from 80 to 100 feet. A third expansion project was undertaken in 1964 when a third floor was added onto the educational unit. With the church again nearing capacity, officials looked ahead at the need for a new building and in November of 1961. purchased seven acres on Woodlawn Avenue. In June of 1974, groundbreaking ceremonies were held for the new church on the north side of Hastings. On Feb. 25. 1975, tbe final services were held al tbe church which had been sold lo the County of Barry for $75,000. First named tbe Courts and Health building, in December of 1978. ’.he public was invited to an open house to sec the Probate Court rooms. District Court rooms. Substance Abuse offices and the Health Department offices. Total cost for initial remodeling for the new county offices was estimated at $175,000. Since that time, the county has spent thousands of dollars to try to repair and upgrade tbe building. Poor working conditions and the further deterioration of the building itself led the Barry County Commissioners to approving a new building. "It's more sensible lo replace it and quit dumping money into it. and stop renting office space (for the county Cooperative Extension service)," said Ted McKelvey who was tbe board chanman ir. 1992. Director of Barry County Substance Brian Shumway shows the group therapy area in the new Courts and Law building. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley (left) and Robert Navarro talk about tbe communication system in tbe prosecutor's office ACCIDENT continued from page 1 Betts and three other passersby. Run Shephard of Coldwater, and Rodney Dye and Jeff Boniface from Delton, ran to help the injured. Seeing oxygen tanks in the van. and feeling tbe heat from the ruptured radiator, the four men feared there might be an explosion or fire, and after helping two get out on their own, lifted the rest of the seniors out of the vehicle. Beu* and Shepherd said it looked like no one was wearing a seatbelt • A field trip to a gypsum mine in Grand Rapids to complement a science unit study of rocks and minerals by fourth grade North­ eastern Elementary students in tbe class­ The Michigan Stale Police assisted al the scene, and deputies from the Kalamazoo County Sherrifs Department routed traffic away from the accident Fray credited Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik with providing invaluable help at the crash acene. Kathy and Ryan Shay test the speaker system in the new district court room. Kathy is the Court Recorder. Leon Brown, construction supervisor for Pioneer Construction Company does his part during the change over into the Courts and Law building. Court Administrator Kathy Holman (right) and Karen Daniel take care of routine and not so routine business during the move from the old to the new district court offices. The "Good Samaritans' who helped at the scene of the 14-person accident are (left to right) Ron Shephard. Rodney Dye. Jeff Boniface and Bin Betts. Karen Daniel, (left) Laurie Krol and Dan Holman help with tbe move to the new Courts and Law building in Hastings. HEEF approves enrichment programs Students in the Hastings Area School System will be benefiting from a variety of enrichment programs and materials ih?t were recently approved this month for funding by tbe Hastings Education Enrichment founda­ tion (HEEF). Requests ranging from computer software to a visiting author and field trips were among the Foundation approved enrichment opportunities totaling $1,415. A non-profit, independent corporation, HEEF suppiemenu Hastings schools' with enrichment opportunities not available through existing funding. All grade levels, elementary through aduit education, are eli­ gible to apply for HEEF grants. Teachers and principals apply for the HEEF funding. HEEF, which also awards scholarships, receives its funding from financial gifts from community businesses, individuals, organizations and bequests. Funding approved by HEEF at its recent "There were people on people on people." Shepherd said, "they all just piled up toward the front of the van." "If they were in a seat bell, they would have fared a lot better," Bens said. rooms of Mr. Newsted. Mrs. Murphy and Mrs. Stevens. Students also will be writing journals about their experience. • Science manipulative* to help kinder­ garten and developmental kindergarten chil­ dren learn about magnets. • A field trip to Impressions Five Science and Technical Center Museum in Lansing for c hands-on science opportunity for spe­ cial education students in Larry Ricco's clan. • Computer software for Linda Peterson s second graders at Central Elementary School. The software will be used for writ­ ing and preparing take-home books to share with parents to connect home and school in the learning process • A visit by author Carol Fenner who will help fourth and fifth graders in all the Hast­ ings elementary schools lo develop creative writing skills and enthusiasm for creative writing. The students will be reading their works to other classrooms. • The GeoSafari electronic program to provide an engaging way for fourth graders at Central Elementary to study geography, states, regions of the world, the solar Prairieville Township Police Chief Charles Frary talks to the media at tbe scene of the Wednesday accident. system and more. • Michigan history resource support mate­ rials for fourth grade students. •A Central School fourth grade trip on a Lake Michigan research vessel, the DJ. An­ gus. to study water quality. The trip will take place in June, after the school year ends. Students will be paying for some of the expenses. • Scholarships for Southeastern Elemen­ tary School students who can t afford to pay all or part of their expenses for a fifth grade trip to Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum to study changes in technology and culture. (HEEF previously awarded funding for Greenfield Village scholarships to fifth graders in the other schools). Some of the approved grant requests are being partially funded by other sources, in addition to HEEF. At its meeting this month, the HEEF Board agreed to administer the Willard and Jessie Pierce scholarship fund Contributions to HEEF arc tax deductible and may be sent to 232 West Grand St., Hastings. MI. 49058. An emergency services worker talks to one of the 14 people who were injured as he is readied to be taken to an ambulance �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday March 24. 1994 Annual Palm Sunday gospel concerts missed FINANCIAL lumithrdb^ To The Editor: Mark 0. Chriatenann ot Edward D. Jonna & Co. What you should know about systematic withdrawal Systematic withdrawal is a service offered by mans mutual funds. At your request, the fund will send you regular checks for a specific amount. This can be a real benefit to individuals who need monthly checks to help meet living expenses. Most mutual funds with a growth-andincome objective pay quarterly dividends and annual capital gain distributions. With systematic withrawal. you can have pan of the total return (dividends plus capital gains) distributed to you each month. For example, assume a fund has historically averaged a total annual return of 12 percent, consisting of a 4 percent average annual divi­ dend and an 8 percent average annual gain. You set up an annual systematic withdrawal of 10 percent, leaving your principal undisturbed as well as adding about 2 percent a year to its value As long as the fund continues to cam 12 percent or more, your investment is work­ ing as planned However, what if the mutual fund has an unusually bad year? Suppose the fund is able to maintain its regular 4 percent dividend, but. due to a declining market, there are no capital gains If you continue to withdraw the same amount, the fund will be required to return part of your principal, and eventually you could run out of money. To use systematic withdrawal properly, think of your fund as a bucket full of waler. At the bottom is a faucet from which you regular­ ly draw a cup of water As long as you replace this with as much or more water than you withdraw, you will continue to have plenty of water. But if you continue to withdraw more than you replace, your water level will decrease, and your bucket may eventually run dry. The same happens if you systematically withdraw more than your fund is earning — your principal will decrease, and your invest­ ment may eventually run dry. Does this mean you should avoid systematic withdrawal? Not at ail. It just means that flex­ ibility is the key. If total return decreases, decrease your withdrawal. By taking smaller withdrawals, you can monitor your in­ vestments until the principal begins to grow and builds a cushion. Or you can delay begin ning withdrawals until the initial investment has grown Systematic withdrawal from carefully selected mututal funds can be an excellent way to receive regular income and still allow your investments to grow. But it requires understanding, monitoring and the flexibility to adjust to economic changes. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Change 537, AT&T 407. Ameritech 517. Anheuser-Busch 577. Chrysler Clark Equipment 647. 227. CMS Energy 427. Coca Cola 647. Dow Chemical 657. Exxon 187. Family Dollar 617. Ford 597. General Motors 21 Great Lakes Bancorp 367. Hastings Mfg. 587. IBM 567. JCPenney 397, Johnson & Johnson 187. Kmart 49 Kellogg Company 617. McDonald's 477. Sears 19 Southeast Mich. Gas 197. Spartan Motors 287, Upjohn Gold $389.20 5.60 Silver Dow Jones 3862.55 Volume 283,000,000 + 17. —7. + 17. -2 Company —7. + 17. + 7, +1 + 7, —17, —17. + 7. -7. + 7. -2 -7. + 7. + 7. + 7. —7. —1 + 7. —7. + 2.50 + .14 + 12.96 Communication from Congressman Ethics support a civilized society Hastings PLANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Boys’ basketball teams played proud To The Editor: I would like to express gratitude to coach Don Schils and the boys’ varsity basketball hah team for an exciting year of basketball You all played great and your games were always close and exciting. You can all be very proud of the job you did Coach Schils took six senior players that had virtually no actual playing time as juniors, added a few juniors and a sophomore and made a heck of a good team Congratulations, you guys. You make me proud Diane Haines Hastings Looking forward to 25th reunion dub. Big Brothers/Big Sister. United Way. YMCA, and the Nation-1 Association of Secondary Principals, committed to improv­ ing the character of America s young people through education and training. One concern about teaching values has been the question of whose values to teach. Thai’s why the idea of building character by em­ phasizing the importance of six basic defined values might be the answer. I’ve met with some Hollywood stars, namely Patricia O’Neal and Tom Sei leek, who arc promoting the idea. As parents and citizens, we should all get involved to combat violence, dishones­ ty. and irresponsibility by strengthening the moral fiber of the next generation. We must put character development at the forefront if we’re ever going to be successful at cutting crime, improving education, fixing the welfare system, reducing dependence on government and achieving greater individual responsibility. For young people lo develop good character a .id strong values, they need good examples at home that are reinforced at school, and in the community. As Theodore Roosevelt said. “To educate a person in mind but not morals To The Editor: 1 just hung up the phone on a call from my Dad who has invited me to accompany him to the Hastings High School Alumni Dinner June It's his 50th and my 25th anniversary since graduation. What a great idea, since 1 missed my 20th reunion! Maybe I'll see a few old friends 1 haven’t seen since the 10th reunion. To my friends from the Class of '69. 1 hope to see you at the Hastings Alumni Dinner. It will be great to sec my old friends and my old hometown once again. Donna Fogel (Preston) Rancho Cucamonga. Calif. The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. 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Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 PllHw Oh 11110H* —11II 11 I 1111 ■ 11 BII11 * JI UFIFAMV/ ” gospel concert with Bobby Hankins, but on June 4. on the Prairieville Old Fashion Fann Day Grounds, will be a fundraiser for the Bobby Hankins Scholarship Fund Plan now to attend What better way to pay tribute to a man who brought so much joy to so many people through his "Hymn Time Country Style" radio show, playing his omni chord and singing at various events throughout the in state area '.’ His rendition of "That’s The Man I'm Looking For." "Papa’s Table Grace" and many more were super At our 50th wedding anniversary, he did one called "Scratch " it was hilarious When Bobby received the Man of the Year award, he said. "1 believe that our talents are a gift from God. The way we use those talents are our gift to Him " Bobby sure shared his talent To know him was to love him. Mary and Otis Hcrmenitt Delton Why not name sellers of trash? To The Editor: As a former resident of Hastings 1 look for­ ward to reading your paper each week. Your ankle in the March 17 edition on obscene material sold at the Superette caught my eye. However. I feel your reponing did not go far enough Why not print the names of the owners of this store? After all they are the ones to authorize this filth to be sold in the first place To those who chuckle and say "boys will be boys." do you think the women and innocent children who have been abused by porno perverts are amused'’ What about the families ot the victims ot Ted Bundy? His addiction began by reading pom magazines in his home town. I'll bet they're not laughing. While you're naming names, why not list all the names of owners in town who don’t seemto have any qualms about Filtering this trash through the community. As long as it's in a plastic bag on the top shelf and "out of reach" of little hands their conscience is clear If you are going to name names, lets start at the top. that’s where the buck stops Betty Shaplcy Saranac Two teens saved little girl’s life To The Editor: Write usa Letter! NICK SMITH We need to remember that our actions in­ fluence our children. When they sec public of­ ficials seeking special treatment, or parents not being totally honest or "fudging" on their income tax. or teachers, or any other person in a leadership position flouting the law or not showing respect to others, they learn that honesty and character are not that important. When they see the government give handouts to people who refuse to work or otherwise reward irresponsibility, young people too often choose to be irresponsible. Ethical values arc critical to maintaining a free and civilized society. We must teach these values at home, and reinforce them in our schools and our society. As a strong believer in the importance of character. 1 in­ troduced and passed a sense of Congress amendment to the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, that would encourage states and local school systems to work with and support parents by reinforcing the ethical principles of trustworthiness, respect for others, responsibility, fairness, caring, and citizenship. I’m working to promote these principles in consultation with the Character Coalition and the Josephson Institute of Ethics. The coali­ tion is a national partnership of individuals and over 40 organizations including the 4-H This Palm Sunday. we remember the an­ nual Palm Sunday gospel concerts that we had for many years al Delton Kellogg School Bobby Hankins from Coldwater was master of ceremonies, we had three groups of singers for two hours for a wonderful Sunday afternoon Bobby Hankins has gone to Heaven for bet­ ter things, but those wonderful memories of the good times we had will live on for many years. We met Bobby at the Marshall Wesleyan Church in September 1974 Early the next year, we went to Coldwater to a school out­ side of town on a Sunday aftermxin to Bobby’s gospel concert. There we asked him what we would have to do to have one at Delton He said get a building A total of 514 came to that first Palm Sun­ day concert Several lives were changed by the concerts that followed There will never be another Palm Sunday We would like lo praise two young teenagers: Last Thursday night, about 6p.m. we were driving on Thomapplc Lake Road, between the curves at Thomapplc Lake Estates. A 2*6-to-3-year-old toddler was in the middle of the road on a small tricycle. A young man. 11 or 12. dashed from his bike, to rescue her. as we and two other cars came around the curves. Just then, a young lady 14 to 15 came also. She said she had just seen the little girl get into the road. Because we have just moved from the park, we thought the little girl lived m Perk No 2 on Maple Street. She said she would take her home I hope the little girls’ parents thank God for these young people. We do! Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clark Hastings Subscribe TODAY...call 945-9554 Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate □onuid Riegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miiler, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope 7ownship and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831 Distnct office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-00:5. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan Slate Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842 Are Clintons guilty in Whitewater? Do you think the Clintons are guilty of any wrongdoing in connection wrth Whitewater? What should be done? What should the President and Hnt Lady do? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ckvtvon of J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1952 N Bioedwey Ha*tngs. Ml 4905® 0602 (616) 945-9554 MHvin J*cob* President Stephen Jacobs Treasure' John Jecob* Vca Preexlent Frederic Jeccbe Secreta.,- • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EMor) Elaine Gilbert fAssistant Edrfor) Nek Heftman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Miler T.L Stenzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctattrfwd ads accepted Monday through PndayBam to530pm. Saturday 8 am Noon Scott Omrren Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year m Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Pa>d a! Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) “I have no idea. 1 really don't know modi about fc,“ • Dade Thompson, m*'---* J«aa _. rx*5nvtue. Tim Totten, HoWl^v Bob Herein, Delton: Brian Raymond, Hastings: Marvin Smith, Haatfags: "Yea. Hilary definitely has had something to do with it. I think she's tell­ ing him (Bill) what to do and something needs to be done about their involve­ ment in Whitewater." "I think they-probably did have something to do with it — nothing illegal. It does need to be looted into.” : “Probably! Impeach­ ment would be ap­ propriate They've lied “h's hard to say with all of the bed publicity “I don't know. From all indications, diey're not. Everyone is rnteicsted in getting it out in the open and over with." from tbe beginning about everything! Clinton has not had any integrity, even with the media's help " from the press. I think the press should just stay out of it until it has been com­ pletely InvestigMed." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24, 1994 — Page 5 Hastings Twp. agrees to Barber Road work expenses by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Charter Township Board agreed March 14 to have $48,000 available for the Barn County Road Commission when members sign contracts for the planned improvement to Barber Road In work planned for this year. Barber Road will have tbe old asphalt ground off and a new driving surface installed. The new road will be 24 feet wide, plus an additional four feet for road shoulders. The entire road project is estimated to cost $490,000 and the township will pay for 10 percent of the total and the rest of the funds will come from federal grams At last month's meeting, the board had asked for more information from the Road Commission before it agreed to have the money ready at contract signing. Trustee Neil Wilder said it was hard to compare numbers when more work than usual is involved with the breaking up of old pavement and putting in a layer of sand over that. Clerk Bonnie Crittenden pointed out that if the amount of money for the project turned out to be under $48,000. they would get a rebate, but if it was more, the town­ ship wouldn't be liable to pay any more. Trustee Franklin Beckwith voted to ap­ prove the transaction, which was unani­ mous. but said. "We don't know anymore this time than we did last time." A proposed move of tbe Barry County Animal Shelter to the former FBI building on Nashville Highway brought discussion between the board and Barry County Com­ missioner Gordon F uhr Supervisor Richard Thomas admitted that he wasn't "loo enthused about the idea" of the shelter moving to that location. with Wilder adding that the board was "more like adamantly opposed to it." Bob Bassett said the move would be a big mistake. "There are going to be problems. I guarantee it. Why spend S 100.000 for (the McKeown Road) bridge and then pul the shelter next to Thomapplc Manor9" he asked The landfill question was brought up by Clerk Bonnie Cruttcnden when she asked Fuhr when he thought negotiating for royal­ ties should be started. She was talking about a proposed expan­ sion of the local landfill, and the possibility of the county being paid a royalty assessed on each yard of waste brought in from out of the county. As host of the landfill. Hastings Charter Township has always been entitled to collect 10 cents a yard on each yard that goes into the landfill While they have been legally able to do that, the township has not levied it because He said he had lived next to a person who kept many, many dogs, and their barking was a problem. "It's just the noise of the dogs: that’s no they said it was a tax on their residents However, since the proposal will bring in out of county waste if it is approved, board members have said they would like to nego­ tiate that fee with the owners of the landfill ixi just the out of county waste Fuhr said it was not an issue at this point in time, but Cruttcnden said it was her opin­ ion that the amount should be known before the proposal went to the Barry County Board of Commissioners fur its vote She also noted that if the host township negotiated more than 10 cents a yard in loy­ alty. a usual condition is that the board Nip­ pon the expansion. If the county commissioners vote to allow the expansion of the area served by the landfill, the proposal goes to the townships for consideration Of the 21 units of government in the county. 14 (or 2/3) have to pass the proposal for it to become effective. Cruttcnden notified the board that David Bellingar from the insurance firm of Bum­ ham and Flowers will be at next month s meeting to explain options the board mem­ bers have with their pension plan. He will also explain the insurance coverage his company can provide the township. 'Casual Classics' series set for performance Saturday The Grand Rapids Symphony Or­ chestra will perform selections from its "Casual Classics” series al 8 p m Saturday al Central Auditorium in Hastings Associate conductor John Varincau will lead the symphony in the overture to Handel's ’ ’Water Music.” the first movement of Bach's "Brandenburg Concerto No. 3.” Faure's “Pavane” place for it." he said. Bassett suggested the county consider a more remote place for the shelter, perhaps in Yankee Springs. Thomas asked Fuhr if the "new' dog shel­ ter, which is already owned by the county, would be renovated entirely by donations. Fuhr replied that there was money in a fund for building rehabilitation and it was just a matter of bringing the building up to The concert is being sponsored by the Thomapplc Ans Council. Tickets, at $8 for students and $6 for students and senior citizens, will be available at the door on the night of the concert The Arts Council has made a tradition of bringing the GR Symphony to Hastings annually since 1985 and Tchaikovsky's "Serenade for Strings " In the "Symphony of Symphonies" portion of the program, the orchestra will perform the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth, the second movement of Mozart's 40th. the third movement of Prokovicv's Classical Symphony (No. 1) and the fourth movement of Mendelssohn's Fourth ("Italian”). code Bassett asked if tbe county would have to apply for a variance to convert the former EB1 building into a dog shelter, but Fuhr said he did not know. Vokrteera play a vital part at Chartton Park in many different areas. During the renovation of one of the latest buildings brought to the park, tbe barber shop, volunteer Betty Vandenberg helped Larry Henley scrape, paint and fix up. Charlton Park sets volunteer training sessions April 16 Potential, new and experienced volunteers are invited lo the next volunteer training ses­ sions at Charlton Park Saturday. April 16. from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call the Park Office al 945-3775 lo register. The following session schedule will be conducted: 9 to 10:30 a.m.. Chartton Park 101 - In­ troduction to the who. why. what, where, when and how of Charlton Park. Required training for a recognized Charlton Park Volunteer. 10:45 a.m. to 12 noon. Interpretation Techniques - What makes a good interpreter? Learn he skills and techniques of interpreting to the public. 12:30 to 2 p.m.. Welcome to the Bristol Inn - Learn about Chariton Park's stagecoach stop • the Bristol Inn. Session includes in­ depth tour information, and a look at activities Local Family Physician's Office... would Like to Hire R.N. or L.P.N. LEGAL NOTICES: ...for part-time help in the office. Send resume to Box #270, c/o The Reminder, 1952 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058. Public Hearing 7:15 p.m. Re Cloverdale Pork Boot Lounch Improvement Project. Adjourned 7:25 p.m. Pledge to Flog by oil present Roll coll oil member* present. Nine resident*, two guests: Cook, Jomes. Agenda amended and approved Approved 2/10'94 joint meeting w/Proirieville Twp.; 2/14/94 regular board and closed mintues 2/14/94. Treasurer* report received; oil correspondence & committee reports. Petition* verified for Hurt Or. Rd. Special Assess­ ment District. Resolution to authorise tiling of notice of intent to issue an obligation. Resolution No. 1. public hearing 4/15/94 7 00 p m Accepted bid from AAork France for tree cutting ccc Adopted Resolution re Township Pork Boat launch Project. Approved purchase of cemetery space Schnell. Adopted revised fees for zoning hearing* Approved shared cost* for electrical inspector* seminar*. Denied reguests from Gene Gorbic Authorized Clerk to *ign amendment re Tax w/h and rollover rule* Renewed contract with cemetery sexton Salary resolutions Reappointed Wood* to Z8A and Adam* to P C Approved $1,000 matching money with B.C Bd of Commissioner*. Annual Meeting 3/26'94 10 00 a.m.. Schedule of Meetings 1994-95. Bonk Depositories; Township Audit, unpaid bills to fiscal yr. end; Amend budget if necessary Adopted 1994-95 Budgets for Delton Ambulance Service; B.P.H. Fire Dept . Delton District Library to be paid quarterly Reviewed proposed 1994-95 Fiscal year budget General Fund year end transfers Adjournment at 9 30 P.M Patricio 1. Baker. Supervisor and demonstrations often presented 2: 15 to 3:15 p.m.. Teaching Long Ago Information on teaching in a one-room schoolhouse from the 1830s to 1900 3: 30 to 5 p.m., Charlton Park 101 - In­ troduction to Chariton Park. Participants need to bring a writing pad and pencil and a sack lunch if staying through the lunch period. AH sessions are appropriate for volunteers of all ages. For Junior volunteers, this would be a good time to increase knowledge of Charlton Park. Advance registration for all sessions is required. For more information call the park office. 945-3775. First Communion held at St. Rose St. Rose of Lima's First Communion Class of 1994, presented Sunday in church, includes (Front row. from left) Vincent Stavale, Ben Williams, Danielle Dingman, Lisa Noteboom, Ashley Gibson, (second row, from left) Margo CooWin, Peter Swiatek, Tom Ginbach. Sarah Mode, Hilary Hutchins. Angela Norris. Matt Hoffman, (third row. from left) Kaleigh DePew. Heather Chamberlain, Nicholas Glasgow. Christina Elmen, Louis Miller, Joel Shafer. Gregory Smith. (3-24) Daniel Davis and Robert Beyer. In the back row are (from left) Diane Kilpfer, Sandy La Fontaine, Father Charles Fischer and Alice Gergen WGN CABLE TV for non-cable areas! • Call it Wireless • NOTICE • • Call it Country Cable The March 22. 1994 Board of Commissioner's • Call it Channel Plus Meeting has been rescheduled to OR...Call S.C.I. for all your j Tuesday, March 29, 1994 cable programming needs at 9:30 a.m. Kw To be held in the Commissioners Room located on the Mezzanine Level of the Barry County Courthouse I 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 The grass may be greener on our side of the fence. If low interest rates have slowed the growth of your retirement savings, maybe it’s time to consider some alternatives. Edward D. Jones & Co. can show you a variety of IRA investments that meet your needs and may earn a higher return than your current IRA. Don't wait another day to find out Call for a free IRA analyris. Mark Christensen 228 North Church St.. Hasting* Phone (616) 945-3553 Toll Em l-WKILXX-5220 a mo. Communications, Inc. 891-9292 COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL SATELLITE SYSTEMS Ito Judith A Peterson. County Coordinator, 7.54% wj SNIDER The county will provide necessary reasonable I aids and services upon five days notice IRAs $095 * I 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 OFF AIR ANTCNNA Seninf U'eit Midufan Since J963 (616) 948-4891 9359 Cherry Valley. Caledonia Centre •*9.95 Is a monthly rate of an annual subscription Programming requires small satellite antenna which can be purchas­ ed at a fixed monthly cost. FACTORY WORK • AVAILABLE • • ASSEMBLY • PLASTIC INJECTION • MACHINE OPERATORS ■ Trim Press, Punch Press, Spot Weld, Etc. • STACKING/INSPECT PARTS Many new openings daily! Most are very long term with good potential for hire Overtime may be required Job sites rear the Kent County Airport, by Division and 36th St and in South Grand Rapids son 4b-v Brinfl j in this ad lor a $20.00 Bonus __ your on yoi first paycheck for 40 hours (or more) issued by April 15, 1994. BONUS Apply 8-11 a m to 1-3:30 pm Weekdays with 2 Pieces of I D 507 36th St.. S E Grand Rapids (about 1 mile East of U S 131) S Edward D. Jones & Co.’ PEOPLEMARK Awwrkas Co««rmeor*r> Merk Fwr»\ (616) 245-6161 Equal Opportunity Employer SAVE MONEY i: :: c: “TOP QUALITY SALES AND SERVICE AT A LOW PRICE" ' KEY CLEANING SERVICES :: d ★ CARPET and VINYL SALE (In home & business showings) ★ CARPET and FURNITURE CLEANING ★ LOW. LOW PRICES COMPLETE COMMERCIAL •nd RESIDENTIAL SERVICE 948-8381 TOM FRITH • DAVID MCWILLIAMS. COOWNERS SAVE MONEY IIMT? J FrTTTTTI �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24. 1994 Dems1 State Chairman to be annual dinner speaker State Party Chairman Gary Corbin spoke to Barry Democrats m Sept 91 HASTINGS AREA GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St.. Michael /Muon. Pwror ?*<jne 945-9414 Sunday . Mufch 27 ■ MX Holy Communion. 9: 30 Church School (all agev). 10: 45 a.m. Holy Communion Thursday. March 24 - Ruth Cir­ cle. 4 00 Outreach. 6:30 Children's Choir. 7 (K» Inquirers; 8 00 AA. Saturday. March 26 — Pasty Sale. 9:30Conf. 5; 2:00Choralien. 8 00 NA Monday. March 28 - 7 00 Bereft Parents. Evangelism Comm. Tuesday. March 29 — 7 00 Stephen Tram WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring. 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:30; Wednesday even tnp from 6:00-8:00 p.m. the youths meet al the church, bring a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Brandway. Hastings. MI 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services — Sunday. 9:00 a.m and 11:00 a.m . Sunday School. 9:45 a.m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m. lo 8:00 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings. Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 945 5365 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OB GOD. 502 E Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945 4060 church Sunday School 10 00 a.m . Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Ser­ vice 6.00 p.m Wednesday Service — 7 00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8 15 a.m.. 9 45 and 11:13 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p m. aho Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 8 tm South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10:00 a m . Wor ship II 00a m . Evening Service at 600p tn . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7«pm NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Paslor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m I____ Michigan Democratic Party Chairman Gary Corbin will be guest speaker at the annual Truman Johnson Dinner April 22 at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Hastings A social hour will be from 6 to 7 p.m. that Fnday evening and the dinner will begin at 7. with the speech following The event is sponsorewd by the Barry County Democratic Party County Democratic Chairman Jim Pino said the four party gubernatorial candidates. Howard Wolpe. Debbie Stabenow. Lynn Joadahl and Larry Owen, have been invited, as have all candidates for U.S. Senate For more information, call Jim Pino at 852-9240 ^ATTEND SERVICES BAM) CO. CHURCH OB CHRIST. Ml N Muhifan Ave Hauingi Ml 4W5M Sunday Ser vices: Bftk Classes 10 a m . WorII a m . Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Siudy 7 pm Nonnan Herron Minuter Phone 945 2938 Bible Surrey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. Arvilla W. Bolton HASTINGS - Arville W. Bolton. 92. of Center Road, Hastings, passed away Wednesday March 23. 1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home tn Hastings. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, i mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9 30 a m . Bible School. 10 30 a m . Morning Worship. 6:00 pm. Evening Worship. 7:00 p m. Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M-37 South at M-79 Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning. 9:43 a.m.. Sunday School; 11:00 a.m., Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship, 6: 00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided lo and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7.00 p.m Wednesday CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE, 1716 North Broml way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour; 11 00 a.m. Morning Worsiup Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Services for Adults. Teens and Children . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OBGOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich. James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for all ages. Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senux Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9.45 a.m.. Classes for all ages. IIO0 a m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Churm up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service. Wednesday 6 30 Awana Clubs. 7: 0U p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pasior Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. March 13 9 30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided Broad­ cast of 9 30 services over WBCHAM and FM. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. 10 30 Refreshmenu and Fellowship in the Dining Room. 11:20 Children's Church. 3 30 Middle High Fellowship. 4:30 Confirma­ tion Class. 5:30 Senior High Fellowslup Monday - 2 00 Staff meeting. 7 30 Session meeting Wednesday - I0O0 Womens Orgar.uatHxi Board Meeting. 12 00 Pot Luck Luncheon in Sharpe Hall wah Program. 7 00 Chancel Choir Thursday — 12 00 Lenten Lun­ cheon — First United Methodist Church The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASUNOS S^ VINOS S LOAN, FA Halting* ad Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FUXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasting*. Michigan PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758 3021 cnurch phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 30 am. Sunday Sc'.-toI 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Serv.ce 6:00 pm Awana 3 year-dds-6th ^rade. Mondays. 6 30 p.m . Prayer ti.xr Wednesdays. 7:00 p m . Teen Center 7th-12th grade. Saturdays. 7-00 p.m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a.m. and II: 15 a.m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education. Rob Styberski, Organist Muvx Director Church phone 616-945-9574. Barrier free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a.m. Sun­ days — Sunday Church School 9:30 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m ; Worship 11:00 a m ; Mi-Hi and Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7 00 p.m. Wednesdays: Family Church Night — Children's Choir 3:15 p.m.. Prepared Light Meal 6:00 p.m.; Bible Study 6:45 p.m.; Ac­ tivities for Kids 6:45 p.m.. First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages Thursdays — Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m. Thursday. March 10 — Fourth in series of Community Lerxen Lunche/Devouons 12.00 Notxi to 1:00 p.m. — Monologue on "Judas." by Steve Youngs. Principal of St. Rose School Wednesday. March 23 — Faith and Hope U M Women Circles 9.30 a m.. Ruth U M. Women Circle 1:00 p.m Thursday. March 24 — Last in series of Community Lenten Luneh/Devotions 12:00 Noon to 1:00 p.m — Lenten Drama by Hastings First U.M. Women Saturday. March 26 — Fncnds Group to attend Gr Rapids Sym­ phony at Central Auditorium Sun­ day. March 27 — Passion Palm Sunday. Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. "Class of the Week" in grades one r-nd two. Monday. March 28 — Joy and Charity U M Women Circles 7 30 p m Thurs­ day. March 31 — Maundy Thurs­ day Seder Meal and Communion 6:30 p.m . Chancel Choir Rehear­ sal 8:00 p.m. Friday. April I — Community GcxxJ Fnday Service 1:00 to 2:30 p m Sunday. April 3 — Easier Sunday — In addition lo regular Sunday schedule, there will be a Sunrue Service 8:00 a.m.. and Easter Breakfast 8 45 a m SUP PORT GROUPS Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and 8 00 p.m. Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 pm Wednesdays. Co-Dependems Anonymous 7 30 p a Thursdays, and 9:00 a m Saturdays QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday tervices are Sabbath School at 9 20 a.m. (for all ages) and Worship Service at 1100 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 pm The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays. 9 00-12:00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during ircvc hours If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a m Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6pm - Evening Praise Tlmroday: 7:30 p.m Bible Study. and youth groups HASTINGS - Mrs. Clara Lucille Miller (Augustine), 71. of Hastings passed away Sunday. March 20, 1994 in Battle Creek at Springhill Manor. She was bom on May 15, 1922 in Charlotte the daughter of Wallace Fletcher and Bess Mertyle Irene (Long) Augustine. She received GED from Battle Creek Centr­ al High School. She came to Battle Creek from Charlotte as a small child until 1979, lived in Hastings 1979-91, and returned to Battle Creek 1991. Mrs. Miller was a teacher’s aide for 22 years at Battle Creek Public Schools systems, and worked at the Franklin Elementery School for 15 years. She was a member of the Michigan Educa­ tional Association; attended Quimby United Methodist Church; volunteered for a number of organizations including American Heart Asso­ ciation and Democratic presidential campaigns. Her hobbies included designed and sewed cloth og, an avid reader, kept abreast of poli­ tics, traveled widely, enjoyed nature walks and loved animals. She enjoyed playing badminton with neighborhood area children even into her 50’s. Siu- married Robert E. Miller on May 16. 1980 in Hastings. Surviving are her husband. Robert Miller, H~-.ngs; daughter. Bene J. Erickson, BroomHeld, Colorado; sons. Bill Feight, Boulder, Colorado and Robert Erickson, Battle Creek; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Bess Hall, Delton, Mary West, Battle Creek, Jean Berry, Battle Creek, Ann Dodge, Babbitt, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert W. Erickson on June 23,1967; brothers. Merle Augustine, Oscar Augustine, George Augustine, James Augustine, Al Augustine. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 24, 1994 ir”t :30P.M. at Bachman Hebblc Funeral Chapel with Dr. Kingery Clinsenpeel of Central Christian Church offi­ ciating. Burial at Hicks Cemetery, Pennfield Township. Memorial donations may be made to charity of one’s choice. Sylvia K. Barrow ______ HASTINGS - Sylvia K. Barrow, 86, of East North Street, Hastings, passed away Thursday, March 17, 1994 at Tendercare in Hastings. Mrs. Barrow was born on July 21, 1907 in Bliss, the daughter of Alonzo and Rosa Bella (Levitt) Murray. She was raised in the Bliss area and attended schools there. She moved to the Hastings, Nashville areas in 1965 from Port Huron. She was employed as a nurse, working all her life. Mrs. Barrow was a member of United Brethren in Christ Church, Baltimore Exten­ sion Group. Mrs. Barrow is survived by nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19. 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Everett Ray officiating. Burial at the Striker Cemetery, Baltimore Township, Barry County. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. |Isaac B. "Zeke" Bishop| WYOMING - Isaac B “Zeke" Bishop of Wyoming and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Monday, March 21, 1994 at Valley Lutheran Hospital in Mesa, Arizona. He was born April 13,1915 at Brighton, the son of Weston and Mary (Creighton) Bishop. He was raised in the South Lyon area and attended schools there. Mr. Bishop was a veteran of World War II, serving four 1/2 years in the United States Army. He married Juliamae Schneider on October 18. 1947. He moved to the Hastings area in 1963 where he lived until moving to Wyoming a few years ago. He has wintered in Arizona for the past several years. Mr. Bishop owned and operated restaurants in New Hudson and South Lyon for several years. After moving to Hastings, he was employed as a chef at the Midvilla Restaurant in Middleville and Duck’s Restaurant in Grand Rapids until retiring in 1979. He was a member of Hastings First Presbyte­ rian Church. He is survived by his wife, Juliamae; sons, Bradley Bishop of Gilbert, Arizona, Jeffrey Bishop of Roswell, New Mexico and Gregory Bishop of Richland; daughters, Deborah Strait of Wheeling. West Virginia and Rebecca Herman of Kentwood; 13 grandchildren; a sister, Marjorie Howell of Mesa. Arizona. Graveside services will be held Friday, March 25. 1994 al 2:00P.M. at the Evergreen Cemetery in Lansing, with Gregory Bishop officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the American Lung Association. Bessie E. Stanton DELTON - Bessie E Sunton. 97. of Scrib­ ner Street, Delton passed away Thursday March 17,1994 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mrs. Sunion was born March 9. 1897 tn Ceresco the daughter of Fred & Mabel (Hayes) Cotton. She graduated from County Normal tn Kala­ mazoo and uught in rural schools for several years. She married Gordon Sunton June 12, 1930. She was a member for over 50 years of the Banfield Methodist Church and was presently a member of the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and was active in its Womens Society. Mrs. Sunton enjoyed flowers and cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband. Gordon in 1976; sister, Alleen Pugh; brother Walter Cotton. Mrs. Sunton is survived by daughter SaDonna Simonovic of Delton; son and wife, Norman and Arlene Sunton of Hastings; nine grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren, brother. Wallace Cotton of Ceresco, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 19, 1994 at the Williams Funeral Home tn Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel offi­ ciating. Burial at Banfield Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to Faith United Methodist Church or Delton District Library. Envelopes available at the the funeral home. Samuel W. Couch KALAMAZOO - Samuel W. Couch. 31. of Lyons Street, Kalamazoo and formerly of Delton passed away Wednesday March 16. 1994 at Borgess Medical Center tn Kalam;.zoo. Mr. Couch was born February 20. 1963 in Battle Creek the son of James and Judy (Huntington) Couch. He attended Delton-Kellogg Schools. He married Sally Speaker September 2, 1988. He was employed in maintenance for apart­ ment complexes in the Kalamazoo and Battle Creek areas. Mr. Couch enjoyed drawing, kayaking, motorcycles, bowling and served with the United States Army in Germany from 1981 to 1983. He is survived by his mother, Judy Robinson of Battle Creek; father and step-mother, James and Jeanette Couch of Battle Creek; two sisters, Mrs. Ted (Robin) Hubbard of Baiifield; Mrs. Steven (Wendy) Jones of Battle Creek; one brother, James Couch of Battle Creek; maternal grandparents, Laura M. Spells of Battle Creek, Lewis E. Huntington of Ocala, Florida; paternal grandmother, Dorothy Boat­ man and paternal great-grandmother Agnes Dickson, both of Battle Geek; five nephews and one niece. Memorial services were held Monday, March 21, 1994 a? Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Gale Kragt officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Transplant Institute at Borgess Hospiui. Enve­ lopes available at funeral home. |La VerneJ. Jackson| LAKE ODESSA - La Verne J. Jackson, 63, of Brown Road, Lake Odessa passed away Tuesday, March 22, 1994 at the Cumberland Manor in Lowell. He was bom on April 20,1930 in Lake Odes­ sa, the son of Ben and Cora (Mutchler) Jackson. He attended Lake Odessa schools. He married JoAnne Smith on June 16, 1956. Mr. Jackson lived and fanned in the Lake Odessa area al) his life and was a member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church, Timber­ land, Farm Bureau. Brown Swiss Cattle Asso­ ciation and Holstein Association. He is survived by his wife, JoAnne; son. Vernon (Jean) Jackson; two grandsons, Kyle and Kent; two sisters, Wanda Beard of Lake Odessa and Beatrice Patrick of Saranac; three sisters-in-law, Blanche Jackson of Lake Odes­ sa, Phyllis Jackson of Hastings and Ivah Jack­ son of Lake Odessa He was preceded in death by three brothers. Wayne, Marion and Kenneth; one sister. Elgic Jacox. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, March 25. 1994, at 11:00 a m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel-Lake Odessa, with Reverend Ward Pierce and Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial will be in Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church cr West Michigan Alzheimers Association, envelopes available at the funeral chapel. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOC.XL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945“9554 I_____ Uoyd E. Carrier VERMONTVILLE- Lloyd E. Corner, 81, of Vermontville passed away Monday, March 21, 1994 at Hayes Green-Beach Hospital in Charlotte He was bom on August 19. 1912 tn Bndgeton Township of Newago County, the son of Lloyd B and Sadie May (Peets) Carrier. He attended Bndgeton schools and married Ruth Ptfer on July 13. 1936 in Farwell Mr Canter was a mtllwnght and machine repairman for Telledyne Corporation Conti­ nental Motors Division tn Muskegon for 27 years, retiring tn 1970. He was a groundskeep­ er after that for Olivet College and the Univer­ sity of Tennessee He enjoyed hunting and was an avid fisherman He is survived by his wife. Ruth; daughters, Barbara (James) Rose of Hespena and Carol Croff of Grand Ledge and her fnend Cliff; son, Ellis Dean (Joan) Carrier of Summerfield. Flonda; 13 grandchildren, many great­ grandchildren; brother. Seth Carrier of Harrison He was preceded tn death by a sister. Arlene Rose; brother, Arthur Carrier; two great­ granddaughters. Samantha and Crystal Croff. Graveside services will be held at a later date at Wes: Cemetery. Hesperia. Memorial donations may be made to the Lloyd Carrier Memorial Fund. Arrangements were made by Maple ValleyGenther Funeral Home in Nashville. Wellesley Alexander Ironside DAVENPORT. FLORIDA - Wellesley Alexander Ironside. 74. of Davenport, Florida, formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday, March 20. 1994 after a long illness. He was bom on July 17, 1919. to John and Elizabeth Ironside who had migrated to Hast­ ings from Scotland. Mr. Ironside attended school in Hastings and participated on the Varsity Football. Basketball and Tennis teams while in High School. Upon graduation in 1937. he attended Albion College and Grand Rapids Junior College. After college, Mr. Ironside joined his father in the family Cemetary Memorial Business, that he owned and operated until his retirement. Mr. Ironside was a member of the Hastings First United Methodist Church, the Hastings Rotary Club and Ac Hastings Country dub. He married Audra M. Densmore of Hastings on December 31, 1942. Together they raised their family of four children. Upon retirement they moved to Davenport, Florida. He is survived by his wife, Audra of Daven­ port, Florida; son and wife, John and Susan Ironside of East Lansing; daughter and husband, Marilyn and Robert Kraft of West Milton, Ohio; son and wife, Robert and Patricia Ironside of Wyoming; daughter, Martha Iron­ side of Plainwell; seven grandchildren; brother and wife, Ian and Betty Ironside of Harbor Springs; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Edward and Margaret Storkan of Hastings. Funeral services will be held al Girrbach Funeral Home on Friday, March 25. 1994 at 1:00p.m. with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First United Methodist Church or Pennock Hospital. Edward K. Scott HASTINGS - Edward K. Scott. 50. of Hast­ ings passed away Wednesday. March 16,1994 at Tendercan: in Hastngs. Mr. Scott was bom December 3, 1943 in Lake Odessa, the son of Joseph Mearle and Barbara Mae (Will) Scott. He was raised in Nashville and had been a resident of Tender­ care in Hastings for the past 26 years. Mr. Scott was a member of the Grace Luthem Church in Hastings. He is survived by his parents, Mearle and Barbara Scott of Dowling; sisters, Beverly Scott of New York City, Mrs. Terry (Loujean) Stewart of Chapin, South Carolina; grand­ mother, Ada Scott of Nashville; nephew, Richard Main of Haslett. A Memorial Service was held Monday, March 21, at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hast­ ings, with Pastor Michael Anton officiating. Memorial Contributions may be made to Tendercare in Hastings. Lois 1. Middleton MIDDLEVILLE Mrs Lois I Middleton, 67, passed away Tuesday, March 15, 1994 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Middleton was bom on November 19, 1926 in Grand Rapids, the daughter of Garold V. and Laura B. (Schleh) Sherk. She was raised in Grand Rapids and attended Davis Tech School, graduating in 1944. She was married to Kenneth Middleton on October 15, 1947. Lived in Grind Rapids and moved to Middleville in 1955. She was employed al Herps and Steelcase as a seamstress, and was part owner, secretary and bookkeeper for Middleville Tool & Die. She was a Chair Person of Barry County March of Dimes. , She enjoyed winters tn Flonda, traveling with family and friends. Enjoying her children, and all her grandchildren and being involved in all of their extra curricular activities. Preceding her in death were husband, Kenneth Middleton; her parents, Garold and Laura Sherk. Mrs. Middieton is survived by one son, Mark (Judy) Middleton of Middleville; three daught­ ers. Linda (Arthur) Beute of Middleville, Janet Kahn of Battle Creek, Bonnie (Andy) Barcroft of Delton; eleven grandchildren; three sisters, Louis (Forest) Middleton of Middleville, Phyl­ lis (Jack) Boger of Shelbyville, Ruth (Richard) Beck of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal services were held Thursday, March 17. 1994 at the Beeler Funer­ al Chapel with Pastor Jeff Worden Officiating. Interment Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to March of Dimes. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24. 1994 — Page 7 Social News Five generations gather Jaconette-Howell exchange vows Lyle and Leota Holley celebrate 50 years Christina Howell and William Jaconettc were united in marriage al St. Philip Catholic Church in Battle Creek on May 15, 1993. Serving as Maid of Honor was friend of the bride. Melanie Cook. Sister of the bride. Susie Harr, and sister of the groom. Susan Pin. were bridesmaids, as were friends of th: bride. Dawn Archer. Heather Prucha and Christy Bradley Best man was fiend of the groom Jim Bonder Brothers of the groom. Tom and Mike Jaconette and friends Steve Shanks, Jason DeWcerd and Jack Boerman served as groomsmen. Readings were done by Isaura DePompolo and brothers of the groom. Rick and Dave Jaconette The newlyweds honeymooned at Disney World and now reside in Harbor Springs, Michigan where Bill is employed at Birchwood Fanns Golf and County Club and Chris is employed by Boyne Highlands. Parents of the couple are Denise Howell of Hastings. George and Karen Howell of Hastings, and J. Richard and Carol Jaconette of Battle Creek Lyle and Leota Holley celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary January 29th at their home, with their children Barry and Kathy. Craig and Myrna and Christopher and Julie all of Battle Creek and Ronald and Mary Holley of Hastings The couple have eight grandchildren and three step grandchildren Lyle married the former Leota Bassett on Jan. 29. 1944 in Wichita. Kansas while atten­ ding the University of Wichita as a flight trainee for the Air Force. Lyle retired from the Michigan Air Guard after 30 years of service. Leota worked at Clark Equipment during the war and then at Kelloggs for nine years After Lyles rrtiremcni together the) ran Cereal City Tom's vending for eight years The couple spend most winters in North Ft. Myers. Fla or someplace warm But in sum­ mer you will find them at most of the antique car shows with their cars and the Misfits Car Club, or camping somewhere m their travel trailer Their children are planning an open house for family and friends this summer Celebrating five generations are (seated right) Virginia Utter. Mary Hesterly, (standing right), eldest daughter Dan Carpenter (seated left), eldest grand­ son. Tiffiny Carpenter, (standing left), great grand­ daughter and Felicia Proctor (on dads lop), great­ great granddaughter. pr«ET Hunt-Harshberger announce engagement Robert and Wanda Hunt of Middleville arc pleased lo announce the engagement of their daughter Jamie Michelle, to Brian Allen Harshbcrger Jamie is a 1988 graduate of fhomappic Kellogg and a 1992 graduate from Michigan State with a degree in Child Devclopment Teaching She is employed by West Ot­ tawa Schools in Holland Brian is the son of Calvin and Christian Harshberger of Three Rivers He graduated from Three Rivers in 1984 and received his degree tn finance from Central Michigan University in 1992 He is employed by Steelcasc Jamie and Brun will exchange their wed­ ding vows July 16. 1994 Mr and Mrs Nolan Gutchcss of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Cynthia Lynn to the Rev Tod LcRoy Clark, son of Ivan and Nancv Clark of Beloit. Wl The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hastings High School and has her degrees from Asbury College in Wilmore. KY. and Western Michigan University She currently is a reading teacher at Has ’gs Middle School Her fiance is a gradu. .c of Clinton High School and has his degrees from the Universi­ ty of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and McCor­ mick Theological Seminary He currently is the Director of Education Programs for the American Alcohol and Drug Information Foundation and is the Associate Executive Director of the Michigan Interfaith Council on Alcohol Problems A July 2 wedding date has been set Devries couple to mark 45th anniversary Robert Devries and the former Isla M Pet­ tyjohn will celebrate their 45th wedding an­ niversary with a family dinner at Bay Pointe Restaurant. Gun Lake The couple were married March 26. 1949 in the Stockbridge Avenue Methodist Church in Kalamazoo The Devries have two children. Ted A Devries of Kalamazoo and Sarah Ann Devries of Rochester Hills They also have two grandchildren Bob is a retired parts salesman al Demoagd s Olds in Battle Creek and Isla is a retired postmaster of Woodland They reside at Wall Lake. Delton ...in Celebration of National WOMEN IN HISTORY MONTH' Celebrating with five generations are (seated, from left) great-great grandmother, Freida Roth holding Carrie Evans, great grandmother Mary Roush, (standing) grandmother Elaine Evans and father Bryan Evans. Guest Speaker: Louise Cole Tuesday, March 29, 1994 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Elk, Lodge, 102 E Woodlawn COST: *3 50 Sponsored by Hastings BPl\' Area BIRTH ANNOUNCMENTS Scott and Michelle Venton arc pleased to announce the arrival of their daughter. Kelsey Lynn, on Feb. 26. 1994 She weighed 8 pounds and 6 ounces. She is welcomed to the family by grand­ parents Bill and Janet Eastman of Nashville and Stan and Mane Vcnton of Vermontville Great grandparents are Herb and Ada Yaudes of Nashville. Betty Venton of Mid'Jevillc. Harold and Marie Eastman of North Carolina and Jerry Jcrmam of Charlotte BOY, Matt and Bonnie Dougherty of Lake Odessa announce the birth of their son. Cody Matthew, bom March 12. 1994 at St. Mary's Hospital. Grand Rapids He was 9 lbs.. 6 ozs and 22^3 inches long Grandparents arc Gary and Delovis Dougherty of Alto and John anil Dorothy Kelley of Lake Odessa. GIRL - Cliff and Brenda Morse arc proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Court­ ney Mane, bom Feb. 25. 1994 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital, weighing 8 lbs . 14 ozs. and 22 Vi inches long. Courtney is welcomed home by her big brother. Christopher. Grandparents are Philip and Pauline Armstrong and Cliff and Carol Morse of Hastings CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 267 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map for the City of Hastings, Michigan, Section 3.22 of the Hastings Code. The City of Hastings ordains that tbe zoning map of the City of Hastings. Section 3.22 of The Hastings Code be amended to provide that zoning of the property described below be changed from R - 2 (Residential) to A - 1 (Apartment District): Lots 900 and 901, Except the North 12 ft. of 900 • 901 and the North 1/2 of Lots 963-964 This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after enactment. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Hawkins that the ordinance above be adopted as read. Yeas 8 Nays 0 Absent 0 I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing con­ stitutes a true copy of an ordinance introduced by the City Council of the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, at a meeting on February 28, 1994, and adopted at a meeting of the council on the 14th day of March, 1994 Sharon Vickery, City Clerk BOY, Ken Richard VanBelkum. horn to the proud parents of Tammy and Ken VanBelkum at Metropolitan Hospital on March 6. 1994 at 12:55 p.m . weighing 8 lbs.. 14 ozs and 21 inches long BOY, Jeffrey Wade, bom at Pennock Hospital on Feb. 24. 1994 to Doug and Kern (Hunt) Saltzgaber of Dorr Jeffrey Wade weighed 9 lbs.. 756 ozs and 23 inches long Proud grandparents arc Bob and Wanda Hunt of Middleville and Salty' and Toni Saltzgaber of Tekonsha TWIN GIRLS: Allison Nicole and Enn Elizabeth, each weighing 7 lbs.. 2 ozs . bom March II. 1994 to Shell) and Jack Ridge. Fayettcvile. AK Maternal grandparents arc Carroll and Marge Wolff of Nashville. Ml Courtney-Park announce engagement Kathleen Courtney and Carleton and Linda Park are pleased to announce the engagement of their children Lori Courtney and Shane Park The couple are 1990 graduate* of Hastings High School The bndc-lo-bc will be a graduating from James Madison College al Michigan State University in May The pro­ spective bridegroom has attended Grand Rapids Communit) College and is current!) attending Michigan State University An August 13. 1994 wedding is being planned 1SW L LUNCHEON & PROGRAM Five generations gather BOY, Nicholas Dean Manne, bom March 2. 1994 at 9:55 a m. at Tucson Medical Center. Tucson. Az. to Mari and Kathi Marine Nicholas weighed. 7 jjpunds and 5 ozs. and was 20 inches long. Grandparents arc Neil and Mabel Wilson of Lake Odessa. Ted and Marge Manne of Tuc­ son and Dottie Manne and Marshall Wolfe of Key West. Fla. Nicholas has two sisters al home. Rebecca 4. and Kristen 2. Gutchess-Clark engagement told All Women Are Invited to «... Sincerest Thanks,., to our children, family and friends for a wonderful 50th anniversary open house. Many thanks for cards, money, gifts, it was greatly enjoyed and appreciated, thanks to everyone. Love, Boyd and Billie Leinaar KITCHENS and MORE For Less Cabinets Counter Tops Decorative Pulls Dining Furniture 505 W. APPLE HASTINGS 945-3959 Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County ... presents ... — 6th Annual — Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra Concert March 26,1994 • 8:00 pm CENTRAL AUDITORIUM Hastings, Michigan Tickets Available at the door Adults $8°° Students & Senior Citizens $6°° �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24. 1994 Dear Kentucky: Keep a close watch on the situation Your ex-husband is sure to slip again (drugs or booze), and when he does, jump in (with another lawyen and plead your case, which will be much stronger G<xid luck Legal Notices State of MfcMcan Prebete Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE .J ---- J _ t > * movpvrMfviii r iwMi* File No 94 21345 IE Ettofe of RUTH J CARRIER Detected Social Security No 382 18 8544 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your mleret! in the etlate n»oy be barred or of ♦acted by rhe following The decedent whoso lent known address wot 5045 3rd Street Hope Michigan 49046 died 01 /SI 94 An Instrument dated 10 17/91 hat been admit­ ted ot the will of the deceased The personal repreeentative It Timothy J Dor gon of 8788 N 77th Street Richland Ml 49083 Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims ogamst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice it further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it Dote March IS 1994 Barbara A Klemhons (P36397) Attorney at low 7777 Brook Drive Kolamazoo Ml 49004 Phone (616)349 1467 Timothy J Dorgo-i Personal Repres er-.otive 8788 N 77m Street Richland Ml 49083 Phone (616) 679-4197 (3 74) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE Estate of LZ-a"*" DECKER D^eased Social Security No 363 30 8482 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest tn the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent whose lost known address was 340 North Mom Street Nashville Ml 49073 died 1/77/94 An instrument dated >7 73 86 has been admitted os the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all clotmt ogn.ntt the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent persona’ representative. John A. Docker. >0855 Porker Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046. or to both the independent per sonol repreeentative and the Barry County Probate Court Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the date ol publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to •t (3/24) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE UJ,. - a * r i vuaie - s -1 irsoepersaem File No 94-71353 IE Estate of HOWARD H SPEDlCK Deceased Social Security Number 065-05-0813 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following The decedent whose lost known address was 14766 S Kellogg School Rood Hickory Corners. Ml 49060 died Feb 7 1994 An instrument dated July 19. 1985 has been admitted as the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative, DEBORAH J HOWARD. 571 Mill Lake. P O Bom 155 Battle Creek Ml 49017 or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court Hastings Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estale will be thereafter assigned and distributed lo the persons entitled to ti DONALD J WALBRIDGE (P21900) 491 E Columbia Ave Bottle Creek Ml 49015 965-7711 (3/74) NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for th# following Special Use Permits TABLED Cose No SP 3 94 - Andre L Pierre Jr (applicant). LOCATION Approximately 5175 Center Rood on the North side between Chorlton Park and Cogswell Rds. m Sec. 18. Castleton Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to operate a dog kennel MEETING DATE March 78 1994 TIME 7 30 pm PLACE Annex Conference Room in the County Annex Building at 117 South Broadway Hostings Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard ot the above mentioned time and place The special use application is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W State St Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12 1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office al 948-4830 for further information The County ol Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting/nearing upon ton (10) days notice to tf e County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A Peter son. Coordinator. 720 W. State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058, (616) 948-4891 Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Clerk (3/24) CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 268 An Ordinance to Amend the Zoning Map for the City of Hastings, Michigan, Section 3.22 of the Hastings Code. The City of Hastings ordains that the zoning map of the City of Hastings, Section 3.22 of The Hastings Code be amended to provide that zoning of the property described below be changed from R -S (Suburban Residential District) to A ■ 0 (Apartment/Office): Lot 413 and the unnumbered Lots North o, 413 and 414. This Ordinance shall take effect fifteen (15) days after enactment. Moved by Jasperse and supported by Hawkins that the ordinance above be adopted as read. Yeas 8 Nays 0 Absent 0 I, Sharon Vickery, City Clerk, hereby certify that the foregoing con­ stitutes a true copy of an ordinance introduced by the City Council of the City of Hastings, Barry County, Michigan, at a meeting on February 28, 1994, and adopted at a meeting of the council on the 14th day of March, 1994 Sharon Vickery, City Clerk • HOPE TOWNSHIP • TOWNSHIP BOARD MEETINGS SCHEDULE 1994-95 Fiscal Year □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ □ Monday, April 11,1994 7:30 P.M. Monday, May 9,1994..... ............................. ...... 7:30 P.M. Monday, June 13,1994 7:30 P.M. Monday, July 11,1994 7:30 P.M. Monday, August 8,1994................................... 7:30 P.M. Monday, September 12,1994 7:30 P.M. Monday, October 10,1994 7:30 P.M. Monday, November 14,1994 7:30 P.M. Monday, December 12,1994 7:30 P.M. Monday, January 9, 1995 7:30 P.M. Monday, February 13,1995 .............. 7:30 P.M. Monday, March 13,1995 7:30 P.M. PLANNING COMMISSION MEETINGS □ □ □ □ Monday, May 2,1994....................... ....................7:00 P.M. Monday, August 1,1994 7:00 P.M. Monday, November/, 1994 7:00 P.M. Monday, March 6,1995 — Annual Meeting 7:00 P.M. All meetings held at the Hope Township Hall located on M-43. Business hours Wednesdays 9:00 A.M. to 12 Noon and 1:00-3:00 P.M. Building Inspector - office hours Thursdays 8:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. Office phone 948-2464. Minutes may be inspected during regular business hours. Shirley R. Case, Clerk Ann Landers Unhealthy thoughts Dear Ann Landers: I am a 30-something male with a problem I'm too ashamed to discuss with anyone I seem to be developing an overwhelming compulsion to wear women's clothes It is a feeling I've had on and off throughout my life, but I've always managed to suppress it Late­ ly. the urge seems to be getting stronger and more compelling I'm afraid I might finally cave tn. and the very thought of it sickens me I am not gay. and there is nothing in my background to explain why I have these un­ conventional urges I’ve read up on this type of perversion at the library , and there doesn't seem to be a cure for it. The literature is a lot of psychobabble that adds up to •'learn to ac­ cept the woman within." This is not a viable option for me. If there's "a woman within.” I want her dead Please don't suggest counseling because there is no way I would admit something like this to another person Do you know of any way I can eliminate or control this urge on my own? - Illinois Reader Dear Reader: I spoke w ith one of the coun­ try’s foremost author: es on this subject. Dr John Money, professoi emeritus of medical psychology and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine He made it clear that there is no substantial evidence that you can be helped by counseling. Dr Money said that since you seem ex­ tremely agitated by this compulsion and are eager to get nd of it. there is a course of action you might follow. Find a physician who understands endocmoiogy. He or she can give you shots to reduce your testosterone level Soon the urges you dislike so intensely will disappear Boyfriend must go Dear Ann Landers: I have been living with "Jimmy" for five years, but my *18-year-old daughter. "Tessa." dislikes him intensely. Jimmy is an alcoholic, but he is a perfect gentleman when he's sober. In the middle of an argument with my 9-year-old son. the boy ran upstairs to his sister's room Jimmy ran after him. threatening to hurt him. Tessa became hysterical, left the house and took her little brother to her father's apartment I can understand that Tessa is protective of her brother, but I don't believe there was any real danger. She has been at her father's for two weeks and insists she is not coming home until Jimmy moves out. Jimmy has never hurt anyone, but he does say things like, "I'm going to kill you if you don't de what I say." At times, he grabs me around the neck, to get my attention, but I'm sure he would never act on his threats. I’ve told Tessa she shouldn't worry about Jimmy becoming violent because I know he wouldn't really hurt anyone Now J am inclin­ ed to let her know she has no business in­ terfering with my personal relationships. P.S.: 1 really miss her and want her to come home. Please advise — Torn in Texas Dear Tom: Il appears you are going to have a choose between your daughter and your live-in alcoholic boyfriend. Jimmy sounds like a loose cannon and a Bond issue vote Monday at Lakewood by Sharon B. Miller Staff Writer Voters in the Lakewood School District will go to tbe polls Monday for the third time this month. This time it will be to decide the question of building a new $10.87 million middle school. Area voters already have had village elections March 14 in Sunfield. Lake Odessa. Freeport and Clirksville, and they decided on statewide school finance reform (Proposal A) tbe following day. A recent fact sheet mailed to tbe community shows the length al which the school board and administration has worked to come up with a proposal that will please area voters. Residents are being asked for tbe sixth time in tbe last five-plus years to approve a school bond proposal for a new middle school building. Voters were asked to approve the initial project in September 1988 when the cost was $17.2 million. That price tag since has been decreased to $10.87 million Tbe interest rate in 1988 was 7 5 percent. Now it is 6.2 percent. The millage rate for the first and final yean of the project was 6.17 in 1988. In 1994. tbe mills for the first year of the bond will be 3.95. For the final year of a 20-year. 11-month bond, the additional millage rate will be 135. While interest and millage rates have decreased, the cost of the project has in­ creased. "The need for new facilities is not a question of if. it is a question of when." Su­ perintendent Steven Secor has said. "Tbe longer we wait. the more it will cost." Board members have stressed the bare bones of the project, emphasizing the board's desire for accountability, integrity, honesty, fairness and consistency in presenting the need for a new middle school one more time bum bet He is also a very poor role model for your children You have a moral obligation to put Tessa and your voung son first I hope >ou have the good sense to do it Gem of the Day: When you find a product that you reall) like, buy a lifetime suppls because they will slop making it Sleepless in Ky. Dear Ann Landers: I am 20. divorced and living with my parents I have a 20-monrh-old daughter w ho is very dear to me The problem is that 1 have trouble sleeping at night because I hale her father and the court system Her father is an alcoholic with four convic­ tions for driving under the influence He will be serving a minimum of four months in jail He lost his job because he tested positive for drugs. His live-in girifneru. who worked at the same place, lost her job for the same reason Recently. I went lo court for the final custody hearing The judge said my ex­ husband will be given "another chance " He will get our daughter for unsupervised visits every other weekend What is wrong with our court system'’ The facts were all laid out My ex is a 23-year-old unemployed, alcoholic drug abuser who didn't pa> child support for almost a year I think I'm a great mother I work and am going back to school to become a nurse I have a wonderful boyfriend who cheers me up and supports me in everything I do I love my daughter very much I can't understand wh> the court would let this man take a 20-monthold into his home unsupervised WHY does he deserve another chance9 As far as I’m con­ cerned. he's already had too mans As long as he continues to sec my daughter every other weekend. I will not be able to sleep What can I do? - Versailles, Ky Overlook theft? Dear Ann lamders: After losing my first husband lo cancer. I married "Dan." a wonderful man who is raising my young daughter as his own and who treats us wonderfully We have been married for five yean M) daughter is now 11 and loves this man as much as anv daughter could love a father Dan has grown children as wonderful as he is Dan's oldest son is divorced and has a 12-year-old daughter. "Lisa.' who lives in another state When she was in town this past summer, she staved at our house for two nights The morning her father was to pick her up. Lisa was in my daughter's room for about an hour She closed the door to watch TV and play games When J went in to help ner get her things together, she was going through my daughter's dresser drawers When she saw me. she quickly stopped and told me she didn't need any help To make a long story short. Lisa look the cassette recorder that was on the dresser It was a small, hand held recorder I am 100 percent sure Lisa took it because she was so intrigued by it and I saw it when I went into the room earlier When Lisa's father came, she ran to the car and put her things in Now she is coming to visit again Should I tell her father, confront Lisa or just forget it? Needless to say. I feel uneasy having her here My husband says to just leave it alone but ad mils he will feel uneasy, too Any suggestions ’ - Undecided in Shreveport. La. Dear Undecided: Say nothing to Lisa’s father, and give her another chance to prove she can be trusted. Make it a point, however, lo be in her room when she packs to leave Don't be subtle She'll get the picture Forget to save some of vour favonte Ann Landers columns.’ ' 'Nuggets and Doozies' ’ is the answer Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl mg) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Bas 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada. send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Voters in Lakewood Public School district go to the polls next Monday to vote on a bond proposal for construction of a middle school to house grades six. seven and eight. On Sunday there is to be another genealogy and history book fair at the Lansing Center, from 10 to 5. This is the fifth such sale, where one can buy all manner of history books, genealogy charts, maps and more. There arc sales tables from many private dealers, as well as historical societies. For $1.50 admis­ sion. one can have an enjoyable time without spending another nickel. Their publicity also lists ethnic cookbool s, foreign dictionaries, pins and crests At the same time, in another section of the Lansing Center, which is at 333 E. Michigan Ave., there is an antiquarian book and paper sale. This loo is an entertaining place to visit — and buy. in previous years it was held at the Civic Center, but increased attendance warranted a move to more spacious quarters There is a public parking ramp on northbound Grand Avenue within easy walking distance Grand Valley State University has announc­ ed fall semester graduates Includes is the name of Diane Wolverton She is the daughter of Randy and Linda Wolverton of M-66. Sebewa Township, and granddaughter of Ber­ tha Fredricks. Richard and Pauline Wolverton of Lake Odessa. Lakewood's Carl Fedewa. a senior in the 140-lb. class, won the state championship for Class B in his weight group with a 21-4 win over a Corunna wrestler Previously mention­ ed Ryan and Casey Cunningham of Fulton won in their weight groups in Class C They are nephews of Walter Russell of Lake Odessa and Donald Russell, former bakery owner here but now living in Arizona The newest issue ot Country magazine for April and May. a publication of the Reiman Publishing Company of Wisconsin, has inside its back cover a unique photo of a bunch of wild burros gathered around a car looking for a handout The photo was submitted by Linda Fox of Soldotna. Alaska She is none other than the former Linda Swiler. whose parents. Marjorie and Harold, are celebrating their golden anniversary next Sunday at the Sebewa Baptist Church Linda and husband Jon were due to arrive here Tuesday to join her siblings in hosting their parents' gala event Mom Marjorie reports that Linda does a lot of photography and had been urged to submit some of them for publication Earlier Linda has had receipts in print in this same magazine Sue Johncocks of Hastings is listed as one of 250 new field editors for the popular publication Last week's item about guests of the Kadwells was only partially correct The peo­ ple were the Loves, but they were not parents of the parsonage couple, nor were they from Iowa There were former parishioners Concrete footings are in place for expansion of Union Bank toward the west, to the edge of an alley Brick veneer siding has been remov­ ed from the rear of the existing building The south section of the bank now divided into many office spaces was formerly the Widiams' Department store In a deviation from the norm, the next din­ ner of Lakewood Christian School will be one week later than usual, due to conflict with Good Fnday Their next dinner will be Fri­ day. Apnl 8 Lakewood retirees attended the first meeting for 1994 of the loma County Chapter of MARSP The state president. Keith Stout of Portage, was the speaker There were 38 in attendance, a low figure that reflects the high number of members who are still in southern states for the winter New officers to be elected are Rav Monte of Ionia, who will ] serve as president. and Margaret Breckon of Saranac, who will be vice preskient. Other of­ ficers arc elected in the odd-numbered years Margaret is the Michigan chairman of pre­ retirement planning. She has held workshops in many counties of the state with more than a hundred in attendance at some of them. Mr. Monte is a retired drama instructor of Ionia High School. A moment of silence in memory of Mary Fran Armstrong wav observed. Lakewood retirees will be the host group in May. Portland members were hosts at this March 17 meeting. Ken and Geraldine Moltmaker were greeted as first-time members in attendance along with Mrs. Monte Those attending were urged lo wear green in honor of St. Patrick's Day. One history teacher wore an orange shamrock. He indicated tht he was an Orangeman and that is part of Ireland's history. John and Dorothy Kelley of Lake Odessa are one pair of the grandparents of newborn Cody Matthew, born to Matthew and Bonnie Dougherty, also of Lake Odessa, on March 12 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids. The new arrival weighed nine pounds six ounces. The paternal grandparents arc the Rev Gary and Deloris Dougherty of Alto. Attorney James Mellmporc Jr. has been named a member of the EB1 Breakthru Board of Directions in Lake Odessa. He is a partner in a Greenville law firm. The engagement has been announced for Richard "Scott" Herrick of Clarksville and Keliy Barnum of Lowell. Her parents are from DeWitt and Lansing His are at Midland and Arizona They will be married in Lowell on May 7. Lisa Hoort of Sunfield is engaged to Arthur Hayward III of Lake Odessa . She is a graduate of Lakewood High School and now attends LCC She is employed by Bridal Concepts He too is a Lakewood graduate and attends MSU They plan to be married at the Sunfield United Brethren Church in June. His parents are Karen Hayward of Lansing and Arthur Hayward Jr. of Lake Odesa. Her parents are Sharon and Larry Hoort of Sunfield That dream invention of a built in radar system to tell a driver where to go is no longer 15 years in the future Soon one model Oldsmobile will have such a system an option in California only. It is expected that the highest use would be on rental cars so drivers unfamiliar with a city could punch in their destination and be guided by a screen image with even an audible direction telling die driver it is a mile to his next turn or that the nearest McDonald's is six blocks ahead. Does this eliminate the need for back seat drivers? Funeral services were set for Thursday. March 24. for Jane Ann Robertson-Grant of Cascade, who died Sunday. March 20. at But­ terworth Hospital from a sudden illness. She was a graduate of Portland High School and Eastern Michigan University She was a teacher in Hastings Area Schools before join­ ing the Grand Rapids school district in 1972. At her urban location, she worked tn special education at the Ken-O-Sha diagnostic center She leaves her husband Michael Grant of Cascade and a stepdaughter Pastor James Grant of the Otsego United Methodist Church would officiate at the services Burial was to be in the Portland cemetery She was 48 at time of her death United Methodist Women of Central UM Church held their unit meeting Monday night and observed the Call to Prayer, which con­ cluded the Week of Self-Denial. Each member had been provided in advance a week's worth of mission locations at home and abroad for prayer concerns The elected leadership served as hostesses for the evening �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24, 1994 — Page 9 ( FROM TIME TO TIMfC" A look back at the Outdoor Education Center (Part 11) by Joyce F Weinbrech! The camp programs at Clear Lake con tinued in 1941-1942 and then World War I! came and the camps became pan of the wir effort. The U.S. Coast Guard needed the carrp site as a training grounds and leased the camp for the “duration of the war. plus six months.’* During the time when the U.S Coast Guard was using the camp, the people of Barry County planned events to entertain the service men The Hastings Banner has several accounts of this: “U.S.O. girls of Hastings were hostesses to the guards men on Aug. 22. 1942. They went to Reid's Resort for skating and dancing.*' A second item in the same paper records: “Hastings Kiwa**ians and their wives enter­ tained 30 Coast Guard men from Clear Lake Camp at noon on Sunday, Aug. 23. 1942. The Coast Guard put on a drill Manual of Arms' and Scmaphor Communications' as part of the evening's entertainment Thes also presented a program of songs and recitations. The ladies of St Rose served on the picnic luncheon to the Kiwanians and their guests Attorney Kim Sigler addressed the large group." Though the Coast Guard had leased the camp for the duration of the war in 1943. they didn't need the Barry County camps any longer and gave up the lease. The Kellogg Foundation again had the facilities back. Community agencies were invited to submit proposals for the use of the camps. The foun­ dation would subsidize the proposed program for three years lf the program succeeded dur­ ing that time, the land and the facilities would be deeded over to the agency Pine Lake became a center for retraining and rehabilitating veterans returning from the war. St. Mary’s Camp was operated by the St. Mary s Lake Association Clear Lake became a teacher training education center under the guidance of Western Michigan College of Education It was during this time. 1945. that a young Western student Meredith Kamemaat was at­ tracted by the idea of outdoor education for young students and attended a w orLshop at the camp. Western had a brochure out. which described the program al Clear Lake Camp and promoted it as a stepping stone in the world of leaching. Meredith joined the staff in 1946. first as a secretary and later, in 1946. as nature instructor and interpretative guide. The area now known as Wesley Woods was then known as “Paul Bunyon’s Woods' and Clear Lake was a giant footprint left by Paul Bunyon as he traveled north through Michigan. The children learned to identify trees, plants, fish and animals as they hiked in Paul Bunyon's Woods with Miss Kamemaat Staff lived in the lodges and became closely bonded as an extended family, forming friendships that lasted for lifetimes. At the same time, a young male student was on the staff, leaching arts and handicrafts. This was Lansing Gilbert Meredith Kameman and Lansing Gilbert were married in May 1947 and continued on staff at the Center A door was put in between two rooms in the lodge to make a larger living area for the couple When the United States Coast Guard ter­ minated their lease, they had left behind a weather station with its equipment Instructors at the camp put this equipment to good use. teaching children about weather and weather predicting. The Michigan Legislature enacted a law in 1945, which enabled public school systems to own and operate camps In August 1947 the liaison between Western and the Kellogg Foundation was terminated Battle Creek School Systems then took over ownership and the operation of the Outdoor Education Center The Clear Lake Camp was a rich learning environment There were farms nearby, gravel pits, swamps, a saw mill, a grist mill and the rural village of Dowling. The camp became an important laboratory of learning, not only for children, but for their educators as well. During the 1960s, programs were developed, tried, fine tuned or abandoned. It was a period of growing, and gathering strength. Another young man joined the staff of the Outdoor Education Center in the early 1970s. Delmar Bachen of Delano. Pa . was intrigued by this educational concept. He came to Dowling and joined the Outdoor Education Center staff. He became involved in building the Pioneer Cabin and became the first inter­ preter known as “Pa." The cabin and the A view of the Lodge circa 1945 (photo by Lansing Gilbert). Swimming in Clear Lake, circa 1945 (photo by Lansing Gilbert). Coast Guard weather station behind boys with Anemonether, circa 1945 (photo by Lansing Gilbert). pioneer family are based on die Bristol fami­ ly. who settled on this Johnstown area land A garden project was part of the program, as was winter camping. Del worked on these programs, as well as many others While Delmar was working at the center, he met Richard and Posey Shuster, along with John and Esther Walton and their daughter Kim, who became his wife, thereby forming lasting relationship with the Barry County area. The camp had five full-time teachers during the time that Del wz_- working there. (1971-1974). Natural science, social skills and recreation activities occupied the students "Back stop" was e program designed to help with integration of black students and white students by i.ierging black and white students at Clear Lake camp. Sixth grade students were targeted as the group to be part of this program. The program was supported by federal funding. Russell Bachan. brother of Delmar Bachart. also came to work at the Outdoor Education Center. Jack Wykoof was serving as the director al this time The Outdoor Education Center is operating full time in the 1990s, sharing the beautiful wooded area where birds and animals arc there to be watched and identified Clear Lake, with geese, ducks, fish, frogs, turtles and other water dwelling creatures, has them to study during all four seasons. The food is great. Students are still ex­ pected to share in dining room duties The children, like those of the 1930s. learn to carry their share of the load, to value themselves and to work as team members, to treasure and protect the environment An adventure in learning is a walk through "Little Grand Canyon." orienteering, navigation by using a compass and lesso .s in pioneering and outdoor camping, still a part of staying at the Outdoor Educational Center There is a nurse on duty when the camp is in operation to take care of bumps, cuts and bruises and to monitor medications. Staff for 1994 includes Melissa Bach; Stacy Belson; Russell Clifton, a student al K.C.C.; Tom De Vault, working on a bachelor's degree; El East, working on a PhD.; Jim Eckert; Rick Mudd. Tony NEster; Rom Ran dall; Kendra Ruiz; Susan Salsman, working on a Ph.D.; Sara TelleenJ; Shannon Thorton: Mark Tonello; and MattTroskey. Jack Wykoff is still the director. Teachers from the schools using the program also are involved as staff members The cost of sending a student to Clear Lake Camp is about SI 18. each which includes everything. Sources: "A Study of the Development of Clear Lake Camp, a thesis presentation to the graduate school. Northern Illinois University, in partial fulfillment of requirements for the degree of master of science in education.'' by Carole B Grass. August 1967. Hastings Banners from 1942. Barry County­ History. 1985. Johnstown Township Outdoor Education Center. Jack Wykoof Interviews with Meredith Kamemaat Gilbert, Delmar Bachan. and El East. Glen Gordon Hayward. Delton and Karen Marie Handy. Delton. Kerry Dean Johnson, Battle Creek and Sharon Mane Burkett. Battle Creek. Jeffrey H Hernandez. Middleville and Elizabeth Ann Moore. Wayland Paul Dexter Robiroon. Shelbyville and Mendy Sue Bacon. Shelbyville. When you can't breathe, nothing else matters t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION l-8W-UBMa When you need to say "Welcome", to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations" to a family member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a subscription to The Hastings BANNER Kitchen staff 1945-1947 (photo by Lansing Gilbert). From left, Ethel Ben­ nett, Ruth Babcock. Minnie Cox, Dorothy Hall and Mildred Garrett Call 945-9554 Campers doing the dishes in the camp kitchen, circa 1945 (photo by Lans­ ing Gilbert). • NOTICE • Prairieville Township Residents At a special meeting of the Prairieville Township Board to be held on Tuesday, March 29, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. a budget covering the proposed expenditures and estimated revenues of the township shall be submitted for public hearing, pursuant to Act 43 of the Public Acts of 1963 as amended. Immediately following the public hearing a special township board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1994-95 fiscal year budget. Please take further notice that a copy of such budget is available for public Inspection at the office of the clerk, 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Michigan, during regular business hours. Norma Jean Campbell Prairieville Township Clerk 623-2664 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Eam $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and State certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $5.88 per hour. Classes start March 30, 1994 and end April 13, 1994. Please call Thornapple Manor at 945-2407 ext. 100 for an interview before March 29,1994. EOE NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers will hold a public meeting on March 29, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers. 220 W. State Street. Hastings, Ml, to allow public comment on the Michigan Department of Transportation grant application for the proposed McKeown Road Bridge Park project. The Michigan Department of Transportation grant application for the McKeown Road Bridge Park is available for inspection at the JEDC office located at the: Hastings Industrial Incubator 1035 E. State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 All interested parties are encouraged to attend. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24, 1994 March 'Citizens of the Month* honored by Exchange Club Central Elementary fifth-graders selected as Exchange Club 'Citizens of the Month* are (front row, from left) Tim Cole and Kim Karmes and (back row) Amy Herbst and Fred Thomas. Northeastern Elementary's 'Citizens of the Month' for March are Katie Wilton, Luke Rodgers and Nicole TWe. shown with fifth-grade teacher Alice Gergen. March 'Citizens ot the Month' at Southeastern Elementary are Clayton Case and Rachel MacKenzie. with fifth-grade teacher Jane Merritt St. Rose Schoofs March 'Citizen of the Month' is Molly Woods, with sixthgrade teacher Diane Brighton. Exchange Club of Hastings 'Citize-. of the Month for March from Pleasantview Elementary School is fifth-grader Amanda Haute, shown here with teacher Eleanor Vonk. Barry County Residents knowing your community and its people makes you fed "more at home. ” The Hastings Banner keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner “Making Harry County residents feel at home for ova 100 years. ” f Woodland NEWS .. The Women of Zion Lutheran Church held a Lenten tea last Monday evening in the fireside lounge of the church. Ellen Dunsmore came from Mason to show some of her collec­ tion of “Precious Moments*’ figurines Dunsmore works for the Michigan State Department of Health. She owns more than 750 pieces of the collectibles designed by Sam Butcher, wlio was bom in Jackson. Mich., and now lives in Grand Rapids Several of the pieces have had a portion of the profits dedicated to special chanties, such as the Missouri victims of the flood of 1993. Dunsmore has visited the Precious Moments Chapel at Carthage. Mo . and has several pieces she purchased there There were about as many people at the program as the room could comfortably hold. Don't forget the benefit dinner for Marilyn Adgatc Friday. March 25, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Adgate is the owner of Adgate’s Fun House in Lake Odessa. She lives in Woodland and had brain surgery for a tumor last fall. More surgery now is needed, and much more care and treatment is expected to be necessary in the next few months. This benefit is to help with her large medical expenses. The Lake Odessa VFW also is planning to giv? profits from the breakfast Sunday. April 10, for her medical expenses. The organiza­ tion holds a breakfast every Sunday morning at the VFW building on Tupper Lake Road, from 7:30 to 11 a.m. The potluck dinner at Zion Lutheran Church Saturday evening had 45 people After dinner. Tom Niethamcr showed and narrated slides of the history of the church in the fireside lounge. Several people who were not at the dinner, including Dean and Viola Cunningham. Gene and Frances Reuther and Joe and Bernice Froman. came to the program. Tom’s slides included a picture of every confirmation class since 1953. each pastor as they came and went, weddings, holiday ser­ vices, remodeling and repainting the building, the 125th atiniversary program and many other special events. Larry Brodbeck announced that these slides will be put on a videotape for the church library soon and copies of that tape will be sold. Thirteen members of the Woodland Woman's Study Club. Sara Embleton. Betty Hynes. Wilma Townsend. Carol Enz. Mabie Capron, Ellen Miller, Edna Crothers, Marguerite Dick, Alice Morrow, Josephine Laycock, Marguerite Baitinger, Cathy Lucas, Edna Wise, Annemarie Othmer and Marge Vroman, carpooled to Ionia on Wednesday and had lunch al the Ionia Commission on Ag­ ing building. The event was sponsored by Ionia County National Bank for members of that business' Classic Club and Independent Bank's Horizon Club. There were 96 people at the lunch. Later, everyone wentJo the theater and saw “Grumpy Old Men.” It was a clear, briskly cold day. and we enjoyed being out together. Saturday. March 26. the Woodland Lions Club will hold a Lenten breakfast at the Lions' Den on Main Street al 7 a.m. Everyone is invited. The Rev. Kay Pratt of the Dowling Country Chapel and Banfield United Methodist chur­ ches will be guest speaker. A free-will offer­ ing will be taken, with the proceeds going to the Easter Seal organization to benefit cripped children. The Saturday Men’s Prayer Breakfast, usually held at Our Place near Woodbury, will meet here this Saturday only. Greg MacKenzie was home from Universi­ ty of Michigan at Ann Arbor over the weekend. He will be back for Easier. Judy and Doug took him back Sunday evening and enjoyed the season's first lightning storm on the way home. Jean Roberts just happened to be talking to -her daughter, Janet Steury, who lives at Misskm Viejo in the Los Angeles area, when Sun­ day’s earthquake (5.3 on the Richter scale) hit. It was 4:15 Michigan time. Jean said she immediately turned on the TV and CNN had announcements every five minutes the rest of the afternoon about the quake. The epicanter was said to be east of the January earthquake, but the other networks referred to it in the evening as an “after shock.” Time will tell if the geologists decide it was a separate quake or an aftershock. The fifth special Lenten service, sponsored by the Lakewood Ministerial Association, was held at the Lake Odessa Congregational Church Sunday evening. The Rev. Alan Seilman of Zion Lutheran Church spoke. Marilyn Oaks played the organ and Cora McIver and Barbara Sauers sang two duets. Refreshmenu were enjoyed by the large crowd afterwards. On Sunday. March 27. the sixth and final Sunday evening combined service will be held at Woodgrovc Church m Coats Grove The program will be an Easter Cantata by the com­ bined choirs of Hope Brethren and the host church. A combined Good Friday service will be held at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church at I p.m. April 1. The Rev. George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren Church will be the speaker Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a Palm Sunday musical-dramatic pageant called “Portraiu of Love.” Sunday. March 27, at the regular Sunday morning worship time, 9:30 a.m. Thu pageant will hae a cast of more than 40 and will depict the events of Ho­ ly Week. John Waite and Nancy Boot are the directors of this production. Lakewood United Methodist also will have a special Maundy Thursday Tenebrac pro­ gram. which has been organized and directed by Duane Walter. This production will in­ clude music, readings and communion, and will begin at 7 p.m. "Tenebrae" means darkness In the fourth century, a solemn observance of the Lord's Supper called "Tenebrac” was celebrated. It involved the extinguishing of candies as a reminder of the darkness that covered the earth after the passion and crucifixion of Jesus New books at Woodland Township Library . by Catherine Lucas Ellen Dunsmore from Mason shows some of her collection of Precious Moments figurines to the women of Zion Lutheran Church and guests. include “Grand Passion" by Jayne Ann Krentz; “Another View” and “Sleeping Tiger.' ’ both early short novels by Rosamund Pilcher; "Runabout" by Pamela Morsi; “Bad Love” by Jonathan Kellerman; “A Short History of Michigan" by John Kern and two large prints, purchased with money from the Woodland Eagles Auxiliary. ■Arabella" by Georgette Heyer and “Scandal” by Amanda Quick. Lillian Vandccar. Joyce Weinbrecht and I met and had lunch al Woodland Townehousc after the Commission on Aging blood pressure clinic at the Eagles Lodge Friday. Soon Richard and Mildred Brodbeck and Avis Dillenbcck came in for lunch, and after that another woman none of us knew entered and sat in the end booth. Almost immediately after the Brodbeck group left, the stranger stood up and came to our table and asked us if any of us knew anybody named “Brodbeck." She was Eva Summerfield from Marshall and a friend of Jackie Brodbeck Meade She had stopped at the Townehousc for lunch on her way to a funeral north of here. Maybe next time she will ask in time to meet Richard and the others Sunday School teachers and youth leaders at Lakewood United Methodist Church were honored at a breakfast Sunday morning before church. The educat Kin committee served 55 guests, which included families of those honored. Glendon and Betty Curtis recently returned to Woodland after a three-wcek vacation. They visited Hilton Head Highlands, S.C.. and went on to Florida, where they joined Steve and Cindy White and Christopher at Orlando and saw tnc Disney attractions While the families were in Florida, they celebrated Christopher's fourth birthday with ■ The Curtis couple stayed with friends in Florida, and when they all returned home. Cindy White held a family dinner on Sunday to celebrate Christopher’s birthday. He in­ sisted he is now 5 because he was 4 at his last birthday party, which was in Florida. Woodland United Methodist Women will hold a Lenten fellowship for men and women at 9 a.m. Wednesday. March 30. Middleville hopes to sell sewer project bonds in May Middleville's proposed new sc Age treat­ ment facility is a step closer I * com! ng reality, replacing leaking i l smelly lagoons that are 50 percent ove opacity. Tbe Barry County Board of <. eammiooers recently gave its approval o be project, putting the wheels in motion tow.ud allow­ ing the village to sell bonds, with the county's financial backing, to finance the project in the spring. The board s action "is one step short" of authorizing the bond sale, attorney James White said, explaining the necessary proce­ dure that includes authorizing County Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer, director/secretary of tbe County Department of Public Works, to contact tbe state Treasury Department regarding the issuance of bonds by tbe county. White said be will ask tbe county to authorize the bond sale in April. Village officials plan to advertise for bids for the project right away, receive bids by the end of March and conduct the bond sale in May, White said. The Michigan Department of Natural Re­ sources has ordered the village to upgrade or replace its sewage treatment facility by November. 1994 but that deadline has been extended to June 1995. Officials have authorized upgrading and replacing the sewer treatment method to a mechanical plant similar to the one which will serve the Southwest Barry Sewage System. "They are under DNR order. The village doesn’t have a choice," White said of the project Tbe village will be responsible for paying the cost of tbe project, through payments from customers, and if something happens that the village cannot pay, the county can intercept the village's revenue sharing pay­ ments, be said. The maximum estimated cost for the new treatment plant is $2.79 million. The vil­ lage has already spent $300,000, which it can use for a down payment on tbe total cost to reduce the amount of the bond issue or it can ask to have its village funds replenished. The County Board s resolution this week amends the villages advanced funds to $400,000 for flexibility with other costs. Tbe village had hoped to get loan assis­ tance from the state revolring fund for the project. White said, but tbe shortage of money for such projects and the red tape in­ volved made officials decide to seek conven­ tional bonds. The project will not involve additional sewer hook-ups to the system at this time. All but seven residences in tbe village are currently part of the system, said Village Manager Everil Manshum. Estimates call for each existing customer's bill to climb from $54 to $90 per quarter. He noted that Middleville has the lowest cost in the area for combined water and sewer charges. There was no opposition to the project al public bearings that have been held, Man­ shum said. In tbe future, the village estimates an additional 150 to 200 hook-ups at a mobile home park. As more customers are added to tbe system, costs "should hold or go down," be said. Hastings to send 20 to state band festival Twenty Hastings High School band students will join more than 10.000 others from around the state Saturday in the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association State Solo and Ensemble Festival. The Hastings students and directors Joseph LaJoye and Joan Bosscrd-Schroeder will per­ form at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo. Other sites for the festivals will be Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti. Howell High School. Ferris State University in Big Rapids. St. Ignace High School and Flint Southwestern High School. The local students are Matt Birman. Tracey Moore, Jenny VinAman. Josh Hili, Jordan Freeman. Matt Christy. Rob Red bum. Amy Witzel. Katie Larkin, Michelle McCausey, George Rumpf, Erinn Horning, Amy Merritt, Chris Ossenheimer, Tony Norris. Kevin Piper. Ryan Leslie, Carrie Bowman. Shasta Horning and Christy LaJoye. Solo and ensemble entries will be judged by one of 93 experts on performance ability, in­ dividually or in groups from two to 20 members The students have qualified for the state competition by participating in district festivals attended by more than 70,000 students from 500 schools in 16 districts throughout the state. As many as 180 soloists will be recom­ mended to audition to become one of five soloists at the annual Youth Arts Festival. The highest rated solo entries are invited to become members of the MS BO A State Honors Band. Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble, which performs as part of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival at Western Michigan University May 12-14. The public is invited to the Solo and Ensem­ ble Festival and Youth Arts Festival at no charge. NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers will hold a public meeting on March 29, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Chambers, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml, to allow public comment on the Michigan Department of Natural Resources grant application for the proposed McKeown Road Bridge Park project. The Michigan Department of Natural Resources application for the McKeown Road Bridge Park Is available for inspection at the JEDC office located at the: Hastings Industrial Incubator 1035 E. State Street Hastings, Ml 49058 All Interested parties are encouraged to attend. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24. 1994 — Page 11 Larger post office facility is welcomed in Delton by Elaine GUbert Assistant Editor Dwight D. Eisenhower was president of the United Slates when the community of Delton dedicated its Orchard Street Post of­ fice in 1958. Decades later, in spite of growth in the Delton community the post office continued to operate in that 1,000-square foot building until this month. The Delton Post Office is now housed in a new building on M-43 (10175 S. Wail Lake Rd.) with four limes as much space as the old structure. "Everybody is pretty impressed and happy." acting Postmaster Vic Haas said of the new building. Major assets at the new site are 514 poet office boxes in the lobby, almost double the previous number, and 12 customer parking places. Tbe old building had no public park* mg and employee parking there was "pretty cramped.** he said. Drop boxes for mail are located by the southeast comer of the building for the con­ venience of those who want to drive up to the boxes to mail items. Another change is that customers don't have to worry about timing their visits to the post office around the lunch hour. For the first time the Delton post office is now open from 12 noon to 1 p.m. At the old building, the door was locked during that time and a sign was posted on the front door to note the cloaed period. Tbe new 5,003-foot structure also pro­ vides room for expansion and is planned for 20 ye^s of growth. Haas said. "Il's lighter and brighter here." he said of tbe new interior. "Super" is the way Larry Huffman de­ scribes the new post office. He is Delton's senior mail carrier, with 29 years seniority. "I think it's something they should have done five years ago." he said. "It's a real boost for the community." Huffman said. "It keeps growing so much out here." "Il is a major improvement." agreed mail carrier Betty Miller, saying that the new building makes her work smoother and eas­ ier. Mail carrier Diana Huffman said she espe­ cially likes the natural lighting. No additional employees will be hired in the foreseeable future to supplement the cur­ rent 12 employees, but the larger interior space nukes working with the mail more ef­ ficient. without the need for second or third handling of the same mail as before. Haas said. Those who have post office boxes can pick up their mail anytime from 5:30 a.nx to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday >nd from 5:30 a.m. to noon on Saturday. Tbe new poet office boxes have key locks, rather than combination locks like the old ones. In the near future, a stamp vending ma­ chine will be installed in tbe lobby for tbe convenience of customers. A large assortment of retail mail packag­ ing supplies also may be purchased at the new office. Items include padding, bubble wrap, four sizes of mailing tubes, cardboard boxes, video tape mailers, cassette mailers, packaging labels, several kinds of tape and more. "We have most anythit g anybody needs to mail anything." Haas uid. The new building also includes an office for the postmaster whereas at the old build­ ing the postmaster's desk was in the bub of activity. An additional phone line was installed in the new office to accommodate increased rrmmg mica tier needs. landscaping still has lo be completed around tbe building and another coal ot as­ phalt has to be applied on the parking lol before the tines are painted. Haas said. A dedication of the new building will be held after all the finishing details are com­ pleted, he said The new loading dock in tbe rear of the building is an asset for mail carriers. Here. Larry Huffman loads hit vehicle with mail in preparation for his mai route duties and on the right. Shirley Thompson pushes a mail carl back into the building. The larger building, with «s 5,000 square feet makes handling the mail more efficient, employees said. K re. mail carrier Betty Miller gets ready for her day on the road. Lighter and brighter work facilities and more spacious rooms are some of the highlights of the new post office for mail carriers Betty Miller (left) and Diana Huffman, shown sorting mail for their routes. Michelle Tsuji is one of the many customers who are enjoying the new Delton post office facilities. Pictured with her are Bob Cleaver (left), postal clerk, and Vic Haas, acting postmaster Author visits during 'March is Reading Month* Author Carol Fenner chela with the Central Elementary youngsters about creative writing during a visit during 'March is Reading Month.' Author Carol Fenner from Battle Creek visited Deb Storms' students eartier this month, talking about creative writing. The students each tried their hand al writing, with Fenner reading their work and giving them pointers and encouragement Each student had their work signed by the author. Northeastern kids hear about John Phillip Sousa John Phillip Sousa had his own professional band that toured the world He also contributed to the design of the Sousaphone. His most famous work was ‘The Stars and Stripes Forever,' which had three melodic themes One theme represented the North, the piccolo solo represented the South and the trombone section represented the West The Northeastern students all found a comfortable seat with the musicians and listened to the composers works A visit by Northeastern students to Hastings High School let them hear about John Phillip Sousa and also listen to some of his music. Each child found a seat in front of one of the high school band members, and listened as Band Director Joe LaJoye told about Sousa, who led the United States Manne Corp Band t �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24. 1994 Irving girl hoping to make it to Year 2000 Olympics By TX. Stenzelbarton SporB Department Two years from now. athletes from all over the world will gather in Atlanta for the 1996 Summer Olympics to show the world the skills they have cultivated and honed for most of their lives. And they will compete for the elusive and treasured gold. Silver and bronze medals. Watching from her living room, or maybe from the gynastics pavilion. 9-year-old Rebecca Cobb probably will be dreaming of seeing herself in the same competition, four years hence, in the year 2000. The Thomapplc Kellogg middle school fourth grader says she can see herself performing in front of millions of viewers. She has already competed in 26 states in the five years she's been doing gymnastics. "I think it would be fun lo do (my routines) in front of ail those people. But first I have to get more practice and make it up to the elite’ level." the starry-eyed youth explains. In gymnastics, competitors are ranked in levels ranging from level two (the beginners) up through level ten (the best.) Beyond level ten is the "elite" level, which is achieved by athletes at Olympic-level competition. Rebecca has won "tons” of medals in level six and after the state competition in May. has been told by her coache., that she will be skipping level seven and moving up to level eight. Just in the last three months the gymnast has won medals in nxxc competitions than she can recall off hand, but the one she remembers the best is tbe gold medal she won in the Parade of Stars in Warren. Mich., last weekend. Rebecca took a first in the all-around with a 36.05. out of a possible 40.00. over 141 other 9-. IO- and 11-year-olds in level six competition. In the individual events. Rebecca achieved a 8-55 on .he floor, 8.90 on the beam, a 9.10 on the vault and a 9.50 on tbe ban. Her scores and finish helped her team from Kentwood Gymnastics win the team trophy over 38 other teams entered in the competition "For level eight. I have to do backward hand springs on the beam, (a four-inch wide, horizontal board. 16-fcet. four inches long and 47 inches off the floor), full twists on the floor exercise and sukes (a half turn, and a back flip with the rest of a turn) on the vault," she says, adding that the "giants" (360-degrec spins on the uneven parallel bars) is something she esn already do. She also will fine tune the acrobatics she has already been working on and work out optional routines on the floor. The beam is tbe only apparatus Rebecca says she gets nervous about, but she adds that she is getting better Already the young athlete, who wouldn't weigh 70 pounds dripping wet. spends four hours a day. four days a week working on the dream she carries — to make it to the Olympics Her mom. Julie, is a gymnastics instructor at Gymnastic in Motion in Middleville. She suppons tbe little Olympian hopeful, but doesn't push her into being a world class­ competitor. "She quit for about two months when we moved, but she wanted to get back into it. so I helped her," Julie says. "At nine months (of age) she was trying to climb out of her crib and at 4 years she was doing one­ handed can wheels and flipping all over the place." Julie then shrugs and gives the look "Who am I to stop her?" "I love it." says Rebecca. "It's good exercise and a lot of fun and I like my coaches Roqcue Umphrey and Michelle Ames. They're really nice." The two coaches have been teaching Rebecca for about ’wo years. "I like the bars best because." she pauses to place a finger on her front teeth and lapses into thought for a moment, then, brightly says "because it's the one I'm best ■L" She adds that the bars also are her least favorite because of the "rips" in her hand. Tbe friction between her hands and the bars have built calluses on her fingers and palms, but occasionally the calluses rip off and this Local hoopster wins letter at Hope College Matt Brown, former basketball stand out at Hastings High School received an athletic varsity letter from Hope College recently. Brown, a freshman, played for the Flying Dutchman which went 16-10 this season, finished tied for third in Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association, and did it all with no seniors. He was the starting guard for the last 15 games of tbe season and played in 21 of 26 matchups Brown was injured in the early pan of the season. In his 21 games. Brown scored 63 of 139 from two-point range. 19 of 51 from three point land and 27 of 36 from the free-throw line. He brought down 52 rebounds and was Rebecca Cobb, front, shows off one of tbe required abilities she has to accomplish on the beam, the splits The medals she has around her nock are three golds and three silvers from her meets in the last three months. Her mom. Julie. Is an annoys her Rebecca doesn’t totally immerse herself in gymnastics. Jule says she and her daughter just found out the grades made by the fourth-grader were all A's and B's. Rebecca says her idol is gymnast Dominic Dawes ("Awesome Dawesome"), but her biggest supporter is her stepdad. Bart Wes low He lives in Lake Odessa, works in Sunfield, picks Rebecca up after school in Middleville four nights a week and drives her to Grand Rapids to the gym. "He also never misses any of her meets." Julie says Some things Rebecca does to separate herself from gymnastics is fishing, swimming, sliding. mountain biking. Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 69*-38*; Question Marks 67-41; Mancino's 66-42; Valley Realty 58*49*; Wdtons 58-50; Something Simple 58-50; Hummers 56*-51 *; Algonquin Farm 56-52; Bosleys 53*-54*; Varneys 50-58; Leftovers 45-63. High Game and Series — M Atkinson 206-528; J Lewis 170-465; F. Schneider 158-441; P Foote 156436. N. Totten 167435; B Moore 147418; R. Kuempel 149414; S Beck 158413; T Joppie 149409; S. Dryer 156401; L. Williams 143-377. N. Moucoulis 123-343; F Ruthniff 176; J McKeough 167. P. Fisher 157. O Gtlions 157; C Stuart 156; B Tracy 155; G Scobey 150; L Johnson 145. P Godbey 145; L. Allen 142. M Dull 141; B Sexton 136; I Seeber 123 Thursday Angels Old Town Tavern 6741; Ray James Elec 6642; McDonald's 6642; Nashville Chiro 57*-5O*; Big B’$46*-6l*. Good (James and Series - L Watson 169. S Snider 182. B Moody 201. B Jones 179; K Winick 154; K Lcmaar 160. S Neiymeyer 166; T Daniels 182. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Good and Bad 29-15; Cedar Creek Builders 26-18. Bad Boys Bad Girls 24-20; Hi Five 24-20; Low Rollers 23-21. 4 H's 22-22; Odd visiting Grandma and playing sofiball — but not in that order. "I also like playing with my friends. Jessica Dean. Melissa Yeazel and Stephanie Bonk." Rebecca says. "I don't watch much TV." But gymnastics is where the little girt says her heart is and last August, much to the apprehension of mom. Rebecca was allowed to fly without her mom to Houston. Texas, where instructors from the Bella Carolyi Gymnastics Camp picked her up for a week of learning some of the finer points of the sport with other promising gymnasts Bella Carolyi is the coach of tbe U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team and has coached the likes of Kim Zmeskal and Nadia Comaneci. "We worked out every day — three hours in the morning and four hours in tbe afternoon." Rebecca explains. "That was where I first did a double back (flip) and a suke and the giants on the bars." Although she is far from shy. she is also not boisterous or loud. Rebecca is at times very thoughtful, at other times a "giggley and bubbley girl." according to Julie. "She has a lot of friends — some of them are gymnasts and some aren't" Tm always busy." Rebecca says. "If Tm not home. I'm at my dad's or at a meet or at school. I like doing this and it's fun." ( YMCA Scores and Standings: YMCA Hastings Youth Winter/Sprlng Womtn’f League Council’s Volleyball Team j r W-L Backs Construction........................................21-0 ViatecHast Burial Vault............................... 18-3 Ray James Electromechanical......................14-7 Ranger Tool and Die..................................... 14-7 Goodenough Goodies........................ 10-11 Mini Storage.................................................... 8-13 BWA.................................................................. 6-18 Music Center...................................................4-17 Hallifax/Stafanos Pizza.................................1-20 Matt Brotun third on the team with 52 assists. He had a high game of 21 points. Brown is the son of Wayne and Linda Brown of Hastings YMCA High School Indoor Soccer League Chandlers.......................................................3-O-1 Strike Force................................................... 2-1-1 Balls 22-22; Who's Next 21-23; Sage Builders 21-23; Rebels 21-23; No Name 20-24; Freeport means 19-25; Cripples 18-26; BS Bowlers 17-19. Mens Good Gaines and Series — J. Kohler 229-542; K. Greenfield 1199-522; B Eye207491; P. Dryer 190489. D. Mallineik 190480; D. Conger 189478; D Gilbert 162472; S Redman 170465; T Jarman 160435; J. McDonald 180427; G. Sias 144420; T Burch 210; L Tracy 189; R. Fay 179; T Dykehousc 160; J Herman 144 Womens Good Games and Series — S. Landis 193491; T. Potter 180475. M. Her­ man 166450; A. King 189447; T. Roth 150408; D. Conger 139-392; B Sexton 129-368; L Planck 110-298; J Dykehouse 163; B. Tracy 163; T. Evans 152; G Herman 139. C Barton 134; V Eye 125. R Sias 107 Sunday Night Mixed Really Rotlens 68*43*; B.S.crs 6745; Fearsome 4 6745; Dichards 6448; Dynamites 6448; Misfits 61-51; Hooter Crew 60-36; Awesome 4 59-53; Leftovers 59-53; H & L 55Mr-56'A; Wanderers 54-54. Lucky Strikes 53 *-58*; Friends 52 *-59*; Alley Cats 50*-57*. Load Hogs 49-63; Holey Rollers 46-66; Not the Rude Ones 45*-66*. Womens High Series and Games — L Barnum 215-561; D. Banimus 182-528; M Snyder 177495; D VanCampen 175-501; M. Briggs 167479; C Drayion 167449; P Miller 169419; M Olsen 153415; M Bowman I6C4I0; S. Cross 177423; L. Allen 147401. D Woody 162-388. L Fnend 145-384. T Huey 195. B Moody 190; C. Allen 188. D Snyder 185. D Lambeth 159; A. Snyder 159; K Cruickshank 120. Mens High Series and Games — J. Bar­ num 255-713; R Allen 219-594. R Bowman 224-591. D Welch 202-563. D Snyder 200-554. T Burch 222-542; S. Sanborn 227-538. C VanHoutcn 188-547. F Huey 194-525. J Bartimus 203-522; J Smith 206-510. G Snyder 188-503. B Drayion 200-502. R Leos 167473. B Henry 163466. R Snyder 171463; D McClurken 182436. S Evans 137-388. D Barnes 211. R Fay 199. R Little 187; C Keeler 185. R Snyder II 176 McCausey........................................................2-1-1 Jfuber................ -....... ——. 1-1-2 Guernsey. 0-1-3 Slaughter .........................................................1-4-0 r..:......................... YMCA-Youth Council’s Men’s Basketball Standings C League: Ag Boys 38 vs. Art Meade Auto 35; Union Bank 40 vs. Hastings Mutual 29. C League: Ag. Boys.............................................................. 7-4 Riverbend............................................................ 6-5 Art Meade Auto..................................................5-6 Union Bank......................................................... 5-6 Hastings Mutual................................................5-7 A League: ISG.......................................................................IO-2 Hamilton's Excavating................................... 9-3 Peterson's........................................................... 6-6 Peter’s Food & Spirits..................................... 5-7 Bosley/Siegel/White. . 0-12 B league: Blue Clearview Prop.................................................10-2 Blair's Landscaping......................................... 8-4 Air Jonah............................................................ 7-5 Larry Poll Realty.............................................. 5-7 Bliss...................................................................... 3-9 Flexfab............................................................... 1-11 B League: Gold Lakewood Merchants.................................... 11-1 Hastings Savings/Loan.................................. 10-2 Tooth Fairies...................................................... 6-6 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 5-7 Viking Corporation..........................................5-7 Hastings Fiber Glass...................................... 0-12 Banner BOWLING SCORES: Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 73-39; Mace's Phar­ macy 63*48*; Varney's Stables 60-52; H & S Machine 69-52; Misfits 58*-53*; Valley Really 55*-56*; Nashville Chiropractic 52-60; Lifestyles 49-63; Hair Care Center 47-65; Cornerstone Realty 4l*-70*. High (iamrs and Series — K. Becker 209-544; K Sutfin 178-508; P Smith 193-516; E. ULrick 182-186; J. Doster 160-467. B Vrogindewey 162-461; J. Pettengill 186-154. D Burns 171-146; R Reichard 158-427; M Bnmmer 190-139; M Snyder 165-399; J Gardner 141-385; E. Mesecar 168; L. Yoder 175; N. Varney 165; B. Shultz 158; R. Kuempel 155; F. Schneider 160. instructor at Gymnastics in Motion Rebecca will be attending the state competition in May before advancing to level eight In gymnastics competition. She is currently in level six. Bowlcrcttes Dorothy's Hairstyling 57-51; Hecker’s Ins. 56*-51*; Kent Oil 56-52; Bennett Ind. 54*-53*; Cartton Ctr. Exc. 52-56; D.J. Electric 48-60 Good (James and Series — B Hathaway 175-500; K. Fowler 191465; J McMillen 198-509; E Vanasse 207-536; T. Christopher 193-557; S Pennington 192-514; B. Hanford 165403; B Maker 156440. Good Games — G. Potter 151; H. Coenen 179; D Snyder 198; L. Courtney 164; G. Otis 171; P Bntien 134; B Schultz 145; L. Elliston 199; E. Ulrich 168 SPORTS Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 68*43*; Unique Washtub Trio 68*43*; Miller Real Estate 64*47*; TM Lassies 62*49*; Sabre Manufacturing 62*49*; Deweys Auto Body 58 *-53*; Michelob 52-60; Jo’s Book­ keeping 51 *-50*; Hastings Bowl 49*-62*; Outward Appearance 47 *-64*; Rowdie Girls 44-68; Girrbachs 42*-69*. Good Games and Series — B Anders 192483; R Shapley 182462; C Beckwith 168458; S. VanDenburg 215-625; F. Schneider 192485; V Carr 165469; R Owens 182488; J. Donnmi 175486; A Hall 158451. M Snyder 175-515; K Keeler 186474 Good Games — R Kuempel 162. L. Fnend 142; G Gibson 168; B Thomason 153; S. Decker 180; S Cooley 144 Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 39-13; Woodmansee Construc­ tion 35-17; Dads Post 241 31-21; Mancino's 30-22; NKOTB 29-23; Neil’s Printing 28-24; MasonDavis Line 26-26; Thomapplc Valley Equipment 23-29; Middle Lakers 23-29; 3 J’s 21-31; Trigger Figuers 21-31; Lil Demons 20-32; Consumers Concrete 19-33; Blue Light Special 19-33 Mens High Games & Series N Sinclair 177; R. Reed 201; D Rose 186; M. Guy 233-589; E. Rice 167; T. Neymeiyer 210; Jim Smith 208-552. M. Zimmerman 187-501. D Kramrcm 178-428 Womens High Games & Series B. Roberts 449; M. Westbrook 181; L. Blakely 168. F Ruthruff 203. Local girls runners-up in Mid-east Regionals Runners-up in the Mldreast regionals basketball playoffs tor Junior Pro were, front row from left: Jill Williams and Katie Loftus. Second row: Jessica Crowley. Susan Hubbard and Vlrgina Jennings The five were part of a 12-member team from the Lansing area and the tourney was held at the Alm hfcgh Basketball Academy. The 0rts live m the Nashville and Hastings area and are sponsored by local businesses. The tournament was held March 13. The young basketball players were 7-3 on the regUar season in the junior pro division �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 24, 1994 _ Page 13 Shelbyville businessman is candidate for U.S. Senate Hastings area police are looking for these two men in connection with two robberies in Hastings over the weekend The man on the left reportedly robbed the Northview Grocery Sunday evening The man on the right stole a woman's purse Friday in a Court Street parking lot The drawings are based on witnesses descriptions. Grocery store, woman robbed over weekend by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Hastings area police report they are investigating a pair of unrelated robberies that occurred in the city over the weekend. A man armed with a knife robbed the Northview Grocery Sunday evening, and another man stole a purse Friday from a woman in a Court Street parking kx. police said. In Sunday's incident, the robber entered tbe grocery store at 7:50 p.m. and held up the clerk at the cash register with a small silver-colored knife, said Detective Sgt. Robert Dell of the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. The man reportedly took $378 from the register and left the store on foot. Dell said tbe man headed west, but no get-away vehicle was observed. Tbe store clerk was not injured in the holdup. Dell said. Tbe robber was described as a six-foottall. 180-pound white male in his mid to laic 20s. He reportedly had a full, dark mustache and medium-length brown hair. He was wearing a red baseball cap, a light colored spring jacket, faded blue jeans and tennis shoes. Anyone who saw a man fitting the description in tbe area at the time, or anyone with any information is asked to call Dell at -90*8283. In an unrelated robbery Friday, a man stole a purse from a Hastings woman in a city parking lot on East Court Street near the Razor s Edge hair salon. Tbe victim told Hastings City Police that she parked her car at about 7 p.m. and was walking around to the trunk of the car when she felt someone grab her right shoulder. She was turned around and then punched MORTGAGE <•> F MORTGAGE SALE - Moult hov.ng been mode In the forms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by Ronald 0. Erroir end Barbara J Erroir. hesbond and wife of 300 S. Broadway MkxBeviUe. Ml 49333. Barry County. Michigan. Mortgagor. to HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION Mortgagee dated the 19th doy of May. A.D. 1987. and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 29th doy of Moy. A.D. 1987. in Liber 451 of Borry County Records, on pogo 680. which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit tho 21st doy of April. A.D. 1987. assigned to tho First National Bonk of Chicago and recorded on tho 1st doy of Moy. 1987 in the office of tho Register of Deeds in Libor 481 for said County of Barry County Records on pogo 620. which said mortgage wot thereafter on. to­ wn the 6!h doy of Moy 1992. assigned to HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION and recorded on the 24th doy of January. 1994 in tho office of the Register ol Deeds in Liber 595 lor said County ot Borry County Records, on poge 560. on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this netke for principal and interest, tho sum of ($46,392 77) FORTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUN DRED NINETY-TWO DOLLARS and seventy-seven cents. And no suit or proceedings ct low or in equity having been instituted to recover tho debt secured by said mortgage or any part thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sale cor:tainod in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on tho 14th doy of April. A D.. 1994. at 2:00 o’clock in the after­ noon said mortgage will bo foreclosed by a sole at pubic auction, to tho highest bidder, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan. Borry County. Michigan, of tho premises described in scud mortgage. or so much thereof as may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aloresoid. on said mortgage, with interest thereon at the prime rate plus three ond five tenths (3.5%) percentage points as published monthly in the WALL STREET JOURNAL, said rate currently being (9.50%) Nine and five tengths and all legal costs, charges ond expenses, including the attorney foes, allowed by law. one also any sum or sums which may be paid by the under signed, necessary to protect its in­ terest in the premises Which so»d premises ore described as follows All certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Village of Middleville in the County of Borry ond State of Michigan and describ­ ed os follows, to-wit: Lots 3. 4. 5 ond the East 13.2 loot of Lot 2. Block 56 of A.D BABCOCKS ADDI­ TION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Thornop pie Township. Borry County. Michigan ITEM No 08-41-066-302-00 The redemption period shall be 6 (six) months from the dale ol such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with 1948CL 600 3241 □ in which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from rhe date ol such sale Doted; Thursday. Mcrch 3. 1994 HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION SHERMETA CHIMKO 8 KILPATRICK P C BARBARA L ADAMS (P36735) P.O BOX 5016 ROCHESTER HILLS. Ml 48308 near her right eye. she said. Her attacker then grabbed her purse, she told police. The robber then ran south across Court Street, officers said. Witnesses saw the nun Ica/c the area in a mid-sized car parked at the intersection of Center and Jefferson streets. The robber is described as white male with light colored hair and blue eyes. Witnesses said he was about 16 years old, was five-feet nine-inches tall and weighed about 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark-colored jeans, a black coat and a black baseball hat. Anyone with any information about this robbery is asked to contact the Hastings City Police at 945-5791 NEWS Jose R Blanco of Shelbyville has announc ed that he is entering the United Slates Senatorial race Blanco said ''There seems lo be a minimum amount of excitement for any of the announc­ ed candidates A lack of clearly announced policy positions is a poor beg.nnmg for those who hope to bold such an important office '' His approach will be targeted to the registered voters who believe that the current system of "big money” controlling almost every federal election for the U.S. Senate and the House of Representatives is not the American way. “Il is outrageous.” he sard "I believe many regular citizens are turned off and want to stop the current practice where only the rich and powerful arc the major pan of the law making process It will be difficult to get the almost 20.000 signatures on the required petitions by the 4 p.m. Tuesday. May 10. deadline, "but that is my goal.” Blanco said. The 50-ycar-old furniture store owner said. "Challenges have always been a part my lifestyle." "During the petition drive and the primaries. I will not accept more than $100 from any person, business, union, political, religious, social or PAC group." he said. "This is to show my good faith in the system. I really believe registered voters will join this campaign '* As a Democrat for many years. Blanco begins his campaign on the "big money" issue, as well as two general themes: • Support for the president's health care proposals “Proper and adequate medical and pharmaceutical availability must be the American way of life for the 21st century." • Education as the building block for a suc­ cessful society. "A plan should be developed so by the year 2000 every high school student in every state is given a national exam testing his/her knowledge. The goal is for every graduate to know he/she has passed from a system that provides an educational equal to any other nation." For more information, call Blanco at (fax) 672-9202 or 672-5115. or mail to Box 176. Bradley. Mich 49311-0176. Please, no calls to the residence. LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE of your Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 \_ _______ / Dental Hygienist Volunteer Advisory Board President Cart Tobias and Vice President Ardie Baum (on the left) present a large replica of park volunteers' $1,000 check to Charlton Park Foundation Chairman Williard Pierce (photo supplied) Donation made to Charlton Park In addition to giving their time, energy and talents to help stafT, improve and main­ tain histone Charlton Park Village and Mu­ seum programs in Barry County, volunteers have gone a step further. Charlton Park Volunteers have given a $1,000 gift to the Charlton Park Founda­ tion. To raise the money, volunteers "baked a good many pics, wove rugs and crocheted ornaments," said Ardic Baum, vice president of the parks Volunteer Advisory Board. "We decided n was time we do something for tlx: Foundation. "I don't think many people understand how the Foundation works," she said. "Money given to the Foundation will al­ ways be there" because it is invested and cannot be spent. Interest earned from the in­ vestments can be earmarked for maintaining Charlton Park collections. Advisory Board President Carl Tobias and Baum recently presented the check, on — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 , East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 13, 1994 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary One to two days a week, for a quali­ ty oriented dental office, where the hygienist is given adequate time to provide a thorough and comfortable cleaning. Reply to ... Ad No. 272 P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 Notice of Nominating petitions for the Annual School Board Election of the Hastings Area School System are available at the Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michi­ gan. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education for 1994 Annual school Election TO: The qualified Electors of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michi­ gan. ONE school board member s four year term will expire on June 30,1994. Nominating petitions may be picked up at the superintendent’s office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton. Michigan, and must be tiled with the Board Secretary or at the superintendent's office. No petitions may be accepted after 4:00 p.m., Monday, April 11, 1994. The last day on which candidates may withdraw their petitions is 4:00 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 1994. jelly A. Adams, Secretary BOARD OF EDUCATION (623-9246) DJ Electric Service in Hastings is now an official O & A paystation. All O & A members are welcome to pay their electric bill at DJ Electric Service, located at 222 S. Jefferson, or any of our 19 pay stations conveniently located throughout our service area. Electric cooporaev® ...is now taking applications for food preparers, cashiers and general help. Previous food service experience not necessary but desire to be part of a clean, friendly working staff is a must! Interested parties 18 years or older apply in person at 814 W. State Street, Hastings (next to Kmart) or call 945-9900. NOMINATING PETITIONS Attention Customers of 0 & A Electric Cooperative o*r burning cookstove to replace the one tn the Bristol Inn, where baking and soupmaking takes place during special events and educa­ tional programs. "It’s a nice, safe stove," Baum said of the volunteers* gift Tbe old stove was slowly deteriorating, becoming dangerous to use. according to park officials. Other projects undertaken by volunteers include improving and remodeling the vil­ lage’s historic church basement, improving the blacksmith shop and purchasing a VCR for the park's education department. Mancino's PIZZA & GRINDERS A public hearing on the adoption ol permit requirements and related fee schedule will be held by the Barry County Road Commission at 11:00 A.M. on April 5. 1994 In its office at 1845 West Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan. Copies of the proposed requirements & fees may be obtained at the Road Commission. Barry County Road Commission Robert Russell, Chairman Norman Jack Lenz, Vice-Chairman Theodore McKelvey, Member • NOTICE • behalf of volunteers, to Foundation Chairman Willard Pierce. Baum said volunteers hope other service organizations will think of giving donations to the Foundation. "It’s a project dear to my heart." she said of the park. Volunteers also recently purchased a $1,600 reconditioned antique galley wood Greeting cards you can make in our store... in minutes. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 West State Street, Hastings Q44T QCC1 Open Mon.-Thun. 9 to 7; Fri 9-8. Sil 9-5 30 • NOTICE • CHANGES IN FEES FOR ZONING HEARINGS for HOPE TOWNSHIP The following fee schedule will take effect April 1,1994: Special Exception Use/Site Plan Review Hearing S225.00 Variance Hearing $200.00 Zoning Change Hearing $450.00 Plat Hearing .... $300.00 Mobile Home Park, Planned Unit Development or other large developmental plan $500.00 Appeal of a decision by the Building Inspector/ Zoning Administrator or interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance $50.00 Shirley Case Hope Township Clerk �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 24. 1994 Trial dates set for Middleville pair accused of assault May trial dates were scheduled for two Middleville residents accused of assaulting a nun in January. A May 23 trial and a May 12 final pre­ trial were set for Carl D. Foster Jr.. 20. who allegedly attacked the man with a metal bar and a car. Foster is charged with two counts of assaulting the man with dangerous weapons, a charge punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Carl Foster stood mute to tbe charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. A May 9 trial and an April 28 final pre­ trial were scheduled for Arie Foster, 17, who also is accused of assaulting the man with a metal bar Arie Foster is charged with a count of assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He pleaded not guilty to the charge in March. During Thursday's pre-trial, Barry County Circuit Coort Judge Richard Shuster granted a motion by the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office to revoke Arie Foster's bond. The motion was made because of allegations that Foster was stalking one of tbe witnesses in the case. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said at the pre-trial that there was a warrant out for Foster's arrest on a misdemeanor stalking charge. He was arrested on the charge at the end of the pre-trial session. In other recent court business: • A 26-year-old Hastings man who admitted he bad sexual contact with a girl under 13 years old in 1990 was sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison. Fred H. Wagner also was ordered to pay for my counseling the victim might require. Wagner pleaded guilty in February to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of first- COURT NEWS: degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison. • A 37-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges be had sexual contact with a 10- year-old boy last June and is a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on Larry S. Moore's behalf. Moore is charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the boy. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum possible sentence on tbe sex charge to life in prison. An April 7 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 4 Vyear-old Delton man stood mute to charges be possessed drugs in December. Not guilty pleas were entered on Stephen R. Fetterly's behalf. He is charged with possessing mei.-.ampbetamine with the intent to deliver it, a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with possessing marijuana with the intent to deliver it. which carries a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Fctterly also faces a count of possessing methamphetamine, which is punishable by up to two years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. All three counts are charged as second drug offenses, which double tbe maximum sentences possible. Fetlerly also is charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense. That charge can raise tbe maximum sentences on tbe other counts to life in prison if tbe Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 ..I——,................................................................................... In . lor Kent OFFICE SPACE FOR LEASE Approx 1,000 sq. fl Professional building. 945-3495 Real Estate HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch overlooking 7 park-like acres with ma are trees. Includes 32’x56’ pole bam with hay storage. Beat the trans­ fer tax and no commission. Call 616-329-9246 before 3p.m. or 616-664-6086 evenings for private showing.____________ HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER 3 bedroom. 1 1/2 baths, lake frontage on Long Lake, Cloverdale. Good fishing and water sports. $75,000. Phone 623-5662.____________ WANTED: HOME ON COUNTRYSETTING, under $67,000 Middlevilte/Hastings/ Caledonia area 945-5337. $ WE PAY TOP DOLLARS FOR LAND CONTRACTS $. Fast cash, no closing costs. Prudential Funding Group, 1-800-860-6248. .Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 124 each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10e each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 104 each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 104 each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Large mouth Bass, Smallmouth Basi. Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS’ FISH FARM. INC., 08988 35th St.. Gobies, Mi 49055 Phone. (616) 628-2056 Days (616) 624-6215 Evenings.___________________ HELP! SOCK KNITTERS: can't remember mom's “Kitch­ ener's” stitch. Closes toe with 2 sock needles. Please call 623-6861. Any time. Xh'Hittrinui IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR MOTHER AND GRANDMOTHER Frances L. Glasgow who left us March 25. 1993. Although it’s been one year and hard lo bear the loss of one so very dear the memories that we cherish keep you ever so near you will never be far you will never be gone We miss you and love you very much Your children and grandchildren l or Sale AUNT ELLENS ATTIC Discounted roomy chest of drawers; Spring-clean wall paper and boarders; 1/2 off old and modem ass't rings, clothing, shoes, purses, baskets and tins. Surprises for good customers and welcome for all. Delton M-43 623-8900,_____________ MAPLE SYRUP lowest paces per a guaranteed high quality syrups. Volume discounts, wholesale prices for area businesses. From HILLTOP MAPLES. Free samples at the farm 152-1935. Jobs Wanted CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT, looking for part time or full time in horn*, care. 852-9646. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging &. finishing specialist Insured A. guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.___________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income propcrty’Dcbt consolidation•Turocd down? problem credit? We can heip!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-8733 anytime. Complete tree service, free estimates, fully insured._____________________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured. ADULT FOSTER CARE has one opening. Private room. prefer private pay. 948-9433. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message —i. -.i. (oniniunity Notices DOUBLE THE FUN!!! Birth­ day Party Open House for Roger and Robert Chase! Saturday, April 2nd from 4:00 to 7:00 pm at Cunningham Acres, Lake Odessa. Please join them in cele­ brating their 50th birthday!! Tlftmk You CARD OF THANKS The fanrly of Dorothy Schaibly would like to exre«« their heart fell thanks fn all the kindness, love, and prayers during Dorothy’s illness with cancer and iter passing on lo be with the Lord on March 3, 1994. II Corinthians 12:9. From the: Schaibly and Swift families Mobile Homes 1978 14x65 2 BEDROOM, 1 bath. Ready to live in. Excellent condition. Holl schools, terms available. Call (517)646-6300. 1987 14X60 2 BEDROOM, 1 BATH. Ready to move into, includes stove refrigerator, central air, shed, deck. Comer lot TERMS A VAILAB LE. Call (517) 646-6300. Help Wanted LOCAL FACTORY outlet is hiring for customer service start­ ing $420. a week company train­ ing provided, benefits call 948-8456 or Ionia 527-5800. SUBSTITUTE TEACHERS NEEDED: contact Bonnie Converse, Hastings Area School Systems 948-4400.___________ WANTED 30 PEOPLE Needed to lose weight on new sensible nutritional weight loss program. No drugs. Doctor rccomended. 100% guaranteed. Call Monica 313-264-1447. l or Sale \utomptiie 1991 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 V-6, Eddie Bauer package, leather interior and all the toys. Plus power moon-roof, deluxe running boards, new tires and 100,000 mile extended warran­ ty. 50,000 miles, asking price lowered. 945-2360.__________ 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE, 4 door, auto, a r, 945-3695. ’72 FIAT 85b SPORT CONVERTIBLE low miles, many extras, rebuilt engine, good project car. S150. 945-5179.___________________ ‘78 FORD 4x4 36” tires. $2,000. 948-2972.___________________ 1990 FORD PROBE GL 24,000 MILES, EXCELLENT SHAPE/CLEAN. BRIGHT BLUE COLOR, GRAY INTERIOR, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, STEREO CASSET­ TE, 4 WAY DRIVER SEAT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS. MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BOOKS AT $8,000, MAKE ME AN OFFER. 945-2090 AFTER 5P.M. OR LEAVE MESSAGE ANYTIME. original maximum is five years or more, or 15 years in prison if tbe original is less than five years. A pre-trial was set for Apnl 7. • An April 18 trial was scheduled for a 29year-old Hastings man charged with two counts of delivering marijuana last summer. An April 7 final pre-trial also was scheduled for Franklin L. Ricketts. Ricketts is accused of delivering marijuana on two occasions in July. Delivering marijuana carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He pleaded not guilty to the two charges in February. • A 28-year-oId Hastings man charged with being a felon in possession of firearms last year pleaded guilty to the charges against him. Edward L Ricketts pleaded guilty to five counts of being a felon in possession of firearms, a charge punishable by up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. He pleaded guilty to the charges as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Ricketts is a habitual offender, fourth offense. Ricketts is not allowed to possess firearms because he was convicted of breaking and entering in 1989 and the requirements to regain his right to possess a gun had not been met. He told the court during his plea that he bought the guns for hunting. He did not know that be had to get his rights returned to him to own long guns, be said. Sentencing was scheduled far April 14. • A 21-year-old Charlotte man who escaped from tbe Barry County Jail while on work release in January was sentenced to a year in jail and five yean of probation on the escape charge. Shane W. Morales was serving a year in jail and four years on probation on a charge of breaking and entering when he escaped. Judge Shuster extended Morales' probation on that charge to five years because Morales violated his probation by escaping. Shuster ordered that tbe sentences be served consecutively. Morales was also ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and costs. That is in addition to tbe $2,000 in fines and costs Shuster ordered him to pay when be was originally sentenced on tbe breaking and entering charge. Shuster said Morales should go to prison for escaping from the jail's custody. He said he did not send Morales to prison, however, because Morales would be released sooner from tbe prison system than he would be under tlie jail sentences he received. Shuster said he was "disgusted" with Morales' conduct and the way be failed to take advantage of the opportunities the court gave him to rehabilitate himself. Morales told Shuster he has made a few big mistakes in life and is willing to pull his life around. Shuster said Morales is "willing" to try anything, but has no dedication to charge his ways. Morales pleaded guilty in February to escaping from the jail and violating his probation on his sentence from the break-in. He pleaded guilty as part of an agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Morales is a habitual offender. Morales told tbe court during his pica that he was on work release to tbe Barry County Animal Shelter on Martin lather King Day when be made his escape. He was scheduled to work only a half day at the shelter, but jail personnel thought be was to work a full day, Morales said. He said after his shaft ended, his girlfriend picked him up at the shelter. He was arrested one week later in Indiana, be said. Morales was sentenced in January to one year in jail and four years of probation on the break-in charge. He was still serving that sentence when be escaped. • A May 2 trial was scheduled for a 27year-old Plainwell man accused of breaking into a home on Gurd Road in October and getting another person to commit perjury in December. An April 21 final pre-trial was also set for Gary L Lake. Lake faces one count of breaking into a building with the intent to commit larceny, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and he is charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on the break-in charge to life in prison. Lake also is charged with getting a witness to commit perjury by testifying during a preliminary exam in 56th District Court that he did not break into the home. The perjury charge is punishable by up to 15 years in pnson Lake stood mute to the charges and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 23-year-old Middleville man pleaded guilty during his arraignment to a charge of maliciously destroying more than $100 worth of furniture at an acquaintance's home in February. Robert D. Kidder pleaded guilty to the charge, which carries a maximum sentence of up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a count of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and a count of causing malicious destruction to a building, which carries a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. All the charges stem from the same incident. Kidder told the court dunng his pica that he went to his acquaintance s home lo ask for money that she owed him. He said the woman told him she did not owe him money and refused to give him any. Kidder said he then broke the woman's end table. Sentencing was scheduled for April 7. Two-car crash injures two Tuesday Two teenagers were hurl Tuesday in this two-car crash on Gun Lake Road in front of Bob's Gun and Tackle Jenelle Labine, 16. of 106th Street. Freeport, was westbound on Gun Lake Road at 4 25 pm and was waiting to turn left into the Northview Grocery when her car was rear-ended by Todd Karmes. 16. of South Shore Drive, Delton, Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report Both Labine and Karmes were taken to Pennock Hospital were they were treated and released. Karmes was ticketed for driving loo fast for conditions, troopers said. Springtime brings grass fires by Nkk Hoffman Staff Weiler Each spring, runes ot grass fires keep area fire depanmeou oo their toes. Thu Is the prime season for grass fires because as the dead grass from last summer dries. Il becomes highly flammable. Nineteen grass and field fires were reported in Barry County Just this past weekend. Chief Roger Carts, of the Hastings Fire Department, said nearly all grus fires are started by a combination ot the weather and tbe 'pure carelessness" ot individuals. Most grass fires gel started by people using burning barrels Improperly. Cams said. Slate law requires people to cover their burning barrels with screens that have 3/4inch boles punched in them. Tbe cover keeps the wind from carrying away cinders and ashes from the fire. Carts said 99.9 percent ot the people who use burning barrels do not put coven oo them, though. Consequently, the ashes can fly out. land in grassy fields and ignite them. The speed with which tbe fire spreads depends on tbe strength of tbe wind and the height of tbe grass, Caris said. The grass is high this spring because the snowfall ova the winter was not heavy enough to pack the grass down, be said. Caris estimated that the Hastings Fire Department responds lo 33 or 40 grass fires a year. These trips cost tbe laxpayas $25,000 to $28,000 per year, he said. Those who are responsible for starting a grass fire can be held responsible tor the costs of extinguishing II and for any property damage coats the fire causes, he said. To prevent starting a grass fire. Caris said, people should com their burning barrels and do their burning in plowed plots, like gardens. He said they should not bin In tbe open, and they should make sure there are no fields ot dead or dry plants nearby. Caris also said that before people do their burning, they are supposed to contact their local fire department and get a permit, usually verbally ova tbe phone, to do so. This allows the fire department to control burning when the wcatba is prone to start and spread grass fires. Carts added that tbe Department of Natural Resources is putting a suspension on granting burning permits between April 16 and May 15. POLICE BEAT: Wayland man held in drunk driving HASTINGS — A 34-ycar-old Wayland man was arrested Monday night on charges of drunk driving, third effenxe, and driving with a revoked driver's license, second offense. Hastings City Police said. Robert J. Rybiski. of 12971 Johnson Drive, was pulled over by police al 8:45 p.m. after officers said they saw him weaving while driving west on Green Street. Police said Rybiski's speech was slurred and his eyes were watery. He had a blood alcohol level of. 11 percent, officers said. AJO percent is considered legally intoxicated. Rybiski reportedly had three warrants out for his arrest from Allegan County. He was lodged in tbe Barry County Jail on the two charges and the warrants. Shoplifting charges sought against teen HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they are seeking charges of retail fraud Fireman injured in trailer blaze against an 18-year-old Hastings man. Tbe teenager was caught stealing cigarettes from City Food A Beverage on Court Street A Hastings firefighter was hurt while fighting a late-night bouse trailer fire Friday. March 11. Hastings officials said the fireman suffered facial bums in a flashover during the fire, which was at 110 Coats Grove Road. He was treated and released that evening at Pennock earlier in the day. Hospital, they said. Tbe fire was reported at 11:55 p.m.. and firefighters remained on the scene until 3:30 and tbe garage were txxh locked, be said. Troopers said the stereo was stolen between midnight and 7:30 a.m.. when the owner a.m. the next day. The owner of tbe house trailer. Fred Sawdy. reportedly was home when the fire occurred, but he escaped injury. Officials said the fire was started by heat tape in a well house. The fire then spread to the trailer, which was nearby. Tbe trailer was a total loss, officials said, but Sawdy did have insurance. al about 11:20 a.m. Saturday, officers said. Police said that while searching the teenager, they found a hand-beld scanner in his pocket. They said they later discovered tbe scanner had been stolen from True Value Stereo stolen from car on rural road JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A $400 stereo was reported stolen Monday. March 14, from a car parted at a borne on Sheffield Road. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report The owner of the car told troopers be parked his car in tbe garage of the home. Tbe car discovered the break-in. Tires slashed at Middleville home THORNAPPLE TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report two cars parked at a home on Main Street in Middleville last week had their front passenger tires slashed. The incident occurred between 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and 3:30 a.m. the next day. deputies said. The damage was estimated al $125. deputies said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-03-31.pdf 2c7b5657d359cf2f124ac6b0d0cf4d19 PDF Text Text r'JFUC LIBRARY " State to help pay for gas spill |- <r»lW Another county eyes landfill issue All-County teams revealed See Page 3 See Page 12 SeePage 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 9 *»*• . *<*f* Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. MARCH 31. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO. 4 PRrCE 25‘ — — ■ County leases parking spaces 'Spring ahead* Sunday morning Daylight Savings Time ctffciaUy will start at 2 a.m. Easter Sunday. April 3. Tbo« who go la bed before midnight Saturday. Apr’ 2. are reminded io set dwir clocks ahead one how. The time h<>oored slagfcR for this twice a year ritual » * spnng ahead, fail badr." Easter Egg Hunt wifi be Saturday J-Ad Graphics News Service Citizens who need to park vehicles while they are inside Barry County buildings in downtown Hastings will have a choice of three additional parking lots if they can't find space in lots by the buildings. The County Board of Commissioners has authorized spending $760 per month to lease 72 parting spaces io comply with city of Hastings requirements to have at least 55 parking spaces to accommodate lhe new Courts and Law Building across the street from the County Courthouse. The leases are just a temporary solution to the county parking problem, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. The most recent lease was approved Tuesday by the County Board for $200 per month to secure 35 spaces at the former Wren Funeral Home on the comer of South Jefferson and Walnut streets. The UAW Union Hall on West Apple Street is $10 per stall for $160 per month. At the Depot l*aw Office, also located on West Apple Street, the county will pay $400 per month for 21 spaces. The money will come from the miscellaneous line item in the Building and Rehabilitation Fund. The parking lots at the Union Hall and Depot Law offices will have to be resurfaced by *hc county. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr •Jud. "The cost of that we will pay up front and then they'll just take the rent away from that so we’ll have a prepaid parking lot for awhile..... When we move out theyll have a parking lot that's all improved so it will be a benefit to them and ourselves." "It was certainly better than trying to go out and buy some property." he said. "Any houses down here, even on a 66-foot lot, you're talking about $50,000 to $75,000 in this area and then you have to tear them down and make the improvements so you're talking well over $100,000. We just do not have that kind of money right now to invest in property. I think if some property ever came for sale and it was advantageous to us. we'd certainly lake a look at it." One example would be the Cone Zone, if it would be available at a fair market value. Fuhr said. "Wc just ran out of options." he said of lhe decision to lease the Wren parking spaces. The H*sunp (taper of the (Mu of EnKm Sur agtet wilt q»a*or lhe rcvemh annual Faster Egg Hunt u 10 •an. Saturday « Fish Haathery Part. Al*. - ipnmonag the event will be the Ha.uing.« Lima Club. Officiate raid that abort 9.000 pteeca of fail w rapped candy wSl be haddeo « ■he part Abort 250 plastic egg* wte aomber* mude abo will be hidden. The number* rapraaant pr*a«. County officials previously bad thought that 15 of the 59 spaces at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Building could be designated for Courts and l-aw Building parking. However. Fuhr said, "at the health department, wc feel there are times when that might be fully occupied and we don't want to count that, JO we really didn't have many options. "I don't think these lots, for the most part, will be utilized other than when there's a jury selection for a large trial or something like that." "Once the old Courts and Law Building is down, we ll take a look al our parking, re­ evaluate our parking, who should park where, etc., so wc may take another look at it," be said "Right now, well go by the status quo." Lakewood bond issue goes down for 6th time by Sharon B. M Her Staff Writer day. The Choice’ set at area church The musical drama "The Choice." the story of roc Roman centurion ia charge of crucitymg ChriU. will be presented nt 7 p.m Saturday. April 2. at the McCallum United Brethren Church. 5505 Otis Lake Road. Singers from the McCallum ate Freeport Unted Brethren churche* will be directed by Jennifer Katee. The can will be made ap of youth groups from both churches. Admiwton is free. For more iniormteioo. call the Mc­ Callum Church a 623-S226. 'Last Supper* drama is Friday The annual "Latt Supper” holiday drama will be performed at 7 pun. Good Friday. April I. at the Pate Outed Methodist Church, comer of M-43 and Bush Street ia Delton. The acting group is directed by the ctertea patera! arnuoat. fady Waftfathsw. aad there is ran,leal accompaniment. The reding ■* Jesus and His rtaefate*. as ante Leonardo da Vmci painted diem. Performers look like manaequitu throughout the presentation, moving on­ ly when h it their turn to apeak and when Jesus break* the bread and paste* Rte cup. Thu Late Supper drama ha* been presented all over Southwest Michigan for 23 consecutive year*. Commutuoo win be shared with lhe audience al the conclusion of the drama. 'Cross Walk* will be Friday The annual Good Friday "Cam Wall” wdl take place al 9:30 a.m. April I at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St . Hatting*. The walk ia nude in silence and it us­ ed io reflect or. the meaning of the Lord s crucifition and to *erve a* a quiet witneu to lhe cummuntty of the meaning of Good Frifay. The -.Sil uwaily takes about an hour and a half, Harting al Grace Lutheran, going south on Michigan Avenue, west on Slate Street, north on Broadway, and wen on State Road »the Knights of Col­ umbus Hall on the com of Hammond and West Stale roads. The Rev Michael Anion, pastor of Grace Lutheran, mvites anyone to take part in the procesaiou. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Continued on Page 2 Tna Marie Lewis Nashville teen killed, four others injured in Sunday accident by Nkk Hoffman Staff Writer Troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings are still investigating a car­ pickup truck crash Sunday evening in Hastings Township that left a Na«hville teenager dead and four members of a Hamilton family injured. The accident occurred at 6:10 p m. at the comer of East State Road and Charlton Park Road. Tina Marie Lewis, 17. was driving north on Charlton Park Road when she ran a stop sign and drove into the path of a westbound truck driven by Fredrick Steele. 42. troopers said. Lewis was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Steele, bis wife Christine, 38, and their two children. Jeffrey. 13. and Jodi. 15. were all reported hurt in lhe crash. The two children were traveling in the bed of the pickup, troopers said. Fredrick and Jodi Steele were Down by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where they were both listed in critical condition Wednesday. Christine and Jeffrey were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings, where they were treated and released. Troopers were assisted at the scene by the Hastings and Nashvilie fire departments: the Hastings. Nashville and Delton ambulance services: Aeromed Air Care from Grand Rapids and West Michigan Air Care from Kalamazoo, and Spencer's Towing in Hastings. Lewis attended Maple Valley High School and Hastings High School. She was an honor student and a member of the National Honor Society. She worked as a waitress at lhe Beijing Restaurant in Hastings and enjoyed music and talking on the phone. She is survived by her mother and step­ father. Judy and Dennis Ribble of Nashville; her father and step-mother, Richard and Pal Lewis of Toledo; her brothers. Robert Anders of Toledo and Richard Ixwis Jr. of Nashville; and her paternal grandmother and maternal grandparents. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Maple Valley Chapel-Gentber Funeral Home in Nashville. James DeWiWe points out some of the plans lor renovations and improvements that would be done at Tyden Park it a second grant application, for $157,175. is approved by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. City applying for 2nd grant for Tyden Park by David T. Young Editor Just as work on renovating and updating Tyden Park is about to begin, the City of Hastings will ask for another state grant to dr? even more. tames De Wilde, vice president of the M.C. Smith and Associates architectural group, was authorized by the City Council Monday night to submit an application to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for a "Phase II" grant of $157,175. The city would be required to provide a 25 percent match, or just under $40,000, if the grant is approved. M.C. Smith is starting actual work on ren­ ovating and upgrading the park after Hast­ ings last August earned a $75,000 "Phase I" grant from the DNR. DeWilde said the grant being applied for now would enable construction of a new children's play area, new expanded parking and driveway areas, a paved loop walk and a fishing and viewing dock overlooking the Tbomapple River. DeWilde said the application must be filed by April I and the city must schedule a public hearing April 11. He added that the city would be able to come up with its matching funds within a year to a year and a half, noting that word of whether or not the request has been granted probably won't come until next October or November "Phase I applied for funding two years ago and we're just getting started, so it's a long process." DeWilde said. In other business Monday night, the cotmcil: • Authorized City Clerk Sharon Vickery to document a council resolution and sent it to the Michigan Department of Transportation. The resolution states that the city will pay half the costs of installation and maintenance of a delayed traffic light — much like the one on M-37 in Middleville, at North Broadway and Woodlawn • Approved a request from the Lady Bass Anglers to have a special Take a Kid Fish­ ing" program for youngsters ages 6 to 16 at Fish Hatchery Park May 14. Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Kalamazoo will take pan in the program, as will DNR speakers who will teach water and boat safely, fishing and catch and release. • Had a second reading of a revised Planned Unit Development ordinance that "Being open and above board,” "laying it all on the line" and getting out the vote of kindergarten through sixth-grade parents, all strategies to pass the Lakewood Middle School bond issue, failed Monday as voters again turned the proposal by 209 votes. "There was no swing in votes, people just didn't come out,” said Lakewood Board of Education President Jeffrey Boot after an announcement at Monday night's board meeting that the proposal to build a new $10.9 million middle school was defeated. This election was not a question of logic. I assume well be back asking again. I just don't know when right now. "The need is so great that we would be remiss in our duties if we don't come back again. The need does not disappear because of 209 'no' votes. "People here are not looking to the future, that is sad." be added. "It is like any kind of vision and hope is gone. People in despair vote for the present I don't see any hope for the future in Lakewood voters.” Sunfield voters were the only Lakewood area residents to pass the proposal with 306 yes votes to 277 do. Woodland turned the new middle school proposal down 446 to 380. More than half of lhe Clarksville residents voting said do by 277 to 172. Lake Odessa also voted the proposal down 539 to 472. It was the sixth time since 1988 a bond issue has failed at Lakewood. This is a disappointment." said Superintendent Steve Secor, "for students, staff, board and administration. It’s a sense of depression we have gone through every six months recently." The first proposal for a new school was brought to Lakewood's voters in 1974. It was defeated, as was the 1988 proposal. Design, ideas and cost factors continued to change and in June 1989. when ’■oten again came to the polls, it wasjjj.rcjeci building a new facility by the clodJst margin before or since, just 13 votes. [ As interest rates and the millage decreased over the following yean, costs continued to rise, but this last proposal was the most cost would affect the Hanover Village project now taken over by Hefferon Properties Fi­ nal approval or denial of the ordinance is set for the next council meeting April 11. • Agreed to pay election workers S5 an hour and their supervisor an extra $10 for their work in March 15 special election on Proposal A. The cost of $1,000 will be reim­ bursed by the state, said Councilwoman Miriam White effective. The diorict ajked for a middle school building costing $10.87 million for grades 6. 7 and 8. The district would levy 3.95 mills with an interest rate of 6.2 percent over 29 years and 11 months. With both "yes" and "no" voters staying away from lhe polls, those opposed to lhe current plan agree that the issue is not money. However, research shows they strongly resent being called "stupid" because they will not vote for a plan in which they feel they have not had a say. Telling me I don't care about kids is baloney." said one of lhe few voters willing to admit to casting a "no” ballet. They (lhe administration got us into this mess by closing lhe junior high in the beginning." said one Lake Odessa resident who asked not to have his name used. "We See GRANT, continued on page 2 See BOND ISSUE, continued page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 31. 1994 Barry County to share Mid Counties suit settlement cost by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A $10,000 lawsuit settlement with a former summer employee of Mid Counties Employment and Training Consortium will cost Barry County $2,000 Daryel Pruitt, claims that he was a victim of handicap discrimination when he was fired from a youth work program administered by Mid Counties. The Mid Counties consortium, based in Battle Creek, was formed in the early 1980s through a iri-county agreement between Barry. Branch and Calhoun counties to News Briefs: (CONTINUED) Next Futuring session reset Because of vacations. lhe next Barn County Futuring Leadership Committee meetings has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held from 4;30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday. April 14. at die new Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Court SI.. Hastings The public is welcome io attend. Showcase to have Easter program A special Easter edition of the Musi­ cians' Showcase will be held at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. March 31) ai Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. Featured will be Ray and Millie Overholt. Hosea Humphrey. Dedo Phillips and Jeff Schilthroai. and Steve Reid, who will perform a new version of the musical drama. ‘Easter Through the Eyes of Peter.” Next 1st Friday will be April 8 James Fcrency. nephew of the late Zoiton Fcrency. will guest speaker at the next First Friday forum April 8 The program will he held on lhe se­ cond Friday of the ir<onfh for lhe sound straight lime. Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Jim Pino said this lime the reason is that April I is Good Friday, and lhe usual noon .Carting time conflicts with area church services. Last month's First Friday was switch­ ed io the secimd Friday because schedul­ ed speaker State Rep. Mary Brown couldn't make it on March 4. Zoiton Fcrency. who died of a heart attack a little more than a year ago. was a frequent First Friday speaker. In his Iasi appeareance. shortly before his death, he outlined a plan for a single house (unicameral) State Legislature with representation based on percentage of the vote. Fcrency had begun a petition drive to get his idea on the November 1994 ballot. After his death, his nephew. James, has tried to keep the movement going The Lunch and Learn programs, spon­ sored by the Barry County Dcmnocratic Committee, begin at noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings. Those atten­ ding may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee wilt be provided by the Democrats. Nashville water rates to increase Nashvtll Council members last week voted to raise village water rates to raise funds to pay back an $85,000 loan to build a new wcllhousc The local rates will increase by a com­ bination of 15 cent* per 1.000 gallons us­ ed and 50 cents per month Starting April I. the water rate in Nashville will go from $1.07 per 1.000 gallons to $1.22. The capitol improve­ ment fee will jump from 50 cents to $1 per month Officials said the water rate increase is expected to picv^de an extra $5,535 a year from the usage hike and an addi­ tional $3,920 a year from lhe capitol im­ provement fee increase Added to lhe $3,920 the village already receives from lhe capitol improvement fee and $13,000 will be raised for the first installment of the loan The $85,000 is needed to finish the wellhead project because the original cost estimates were under the actual amounts needed The wellhead building is pan of a Rebuild Michigan grant that will be used to upgrade the village's water system and to build a new well The grant was for $255,000. with the village expected to pick up the rest of lhe tab. w hich will total $387,000 However, miscalculations and a rise in engineering fees have pushed lhe pro­ ject's total expenses to more than $4(M),00() Council voted 6-1 lo increase the water rates, with Dick Tobias casting the lone dissenting vote provide job training and related services to help low income and unemployed youth and adults become economically self-sufficient. He (Pruitt) filed several suits against Mid Counties, which we've been fighting over the last two years." said Barry Commissioner Marjone Radant. chairman of the Finance Committee. "The first two (suits) were thrown out by the judge because they just didn't come up lo anything that needed to be litigated. The third one (suit) was a disability suit. He claimed he had a bad ankle. He was not on disability, but he claimed that when he was Good Friday service slated The Hastings Community Good Fri­ day Service is planned for I to 2:30 p.m at the Hastings First United Methodist Church. 209 W Green St.. Hastings. The traditional service, sponsored by lhe Hastings Area Ministerial Associa­ tion. will include Scripture, music and the spoken word Speakers will be the Rev Michael An­ ton of the Grace Lutheran Church, lhe Rev. Carl Litchfield of lhe Welcome Corners and Woodland United Methodist churches, and lhe Rev. James Campbell of the Assembly of God Church The community service also will be broadcast live over WBCH radio. in the service, he had hurt his ankle." she said. While on the job at Mid Counties, he reportedly refused a work assignment by a supervisor and was fired. Radant said. Pruitt allegedly said he didn't want to handle lhe task because it might hurt his ankle, she said. "The third one (suit). Hie judge said wc all had to sit down and settle. So the settlement agreement was for $10,000. which basically is covering the costs of his legal expenses "The problem is Mid Counties Consortium does not have any funds that aren't committed to entitlements," she said, which means the money it receives from the stale Job Partnership Training Acl must be used soiely for job training and related administrative expenses. "And the stale said, 'sorry, that program was over two years ago, " Radant said. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday agreed in a 7-0 vote to pay $2,000 toward the settlement, from its discretionary fund. Barry Commissioner Sandy James was absent. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said lhe Mid Counties attorney “fell that wc had a good chance of winning (the Pruitt lawsuit)." however it would have been more expensive to pursue than the $10,000 settlement. "This is lhe most economical way to deal with it." Radant said. Pruitt reportedly is suing his present employer for the same thing, she said. Calhoun County commissioners already approved paying $6,000. Branch County also has been asked to pay $2,000. The original agreement between the three counties obligate* each to be liable for a certain percentage of expenses that are "questionable or unaccountable." she said Calhoun's attorney had explained. "This is lhe first time in more than 10 years we have ever had to give Mid Counties one penny. They have brought millions (of dollars) into Barry County and saved hundreds of jobs...so this (lawsuit expense) is a one-time thing." Radant said. She said when Barry. Calhoun and Branch formed Mid Counties they agreed to nay expenses "and we've living up to the agreement.'■ Mid Counties docs not have any funds ocher than entitlements. Radant said. Radant said Mid Counties will be looking into securing insurance far such liabilities so that the three participating counties will not have to pay for legal expenses out of their own budget* "We thought wc had insurance that would cover iL and this is one of those things that fell through tht cracks so we re seeking to cover ourselves better." Radant said She and Commissioner Lew Newman praised Mid Counties Executive Director Delore* E. Diggs Radant said Diggs ' runs such a good administrative staff and the way she administers these entitlemen: funds. If you will recall when wc received lhe 1992 audit, the $6 million that she administers, there wasn t one single audit exception. That's remarkable. "She really docs a terrific job. This (lawsuit) was a situation that happened." Home ownership series planned A two-part program on home owner­ ship will be held on two consecutive Tuesdays. April 12 and 19. from 7 to 9:30 p.m at the new Barry County Cooperative Extension office at 220 W. Court St. The program, sponsored by the Michigan Stale Cooperative Extension Service, will deal with all aspects of buy­ ing and owning a home. The series is free of charge. For more information, or to enroll, call Roy Hall. Extension housing specialist, at 948-4862 Easter drama set five times "Easter Through the Eyes of Peter.” an original drama by the Rev. Steve Reid, will be presented locally five times between now and rise conclusion of Easter Sunday. Reid will perform lhe drama tonight at 6:30 at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. It will be presented four times on Easter Sunday, starting at 7:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, at 9:30 a m. at the Gresham United Methodist Church, al II a.m. al the Vermontville United Methodist Church and at 6 p m. at the Peace Reformed Church in Middleville. Animal shelter seeking donations The Barry County Animal Shelter is seeking donations of items that can be used for its special auction Saturday. May 7. at the EBI building. Someone will be available from 10 a.m. to noon and from I to 5 p.m. Wednesday. April 6. and from I to 5 p.m. Thursday. April 7. at lhe EBI building. 2500 Nashville Road, to accept donated items Volunteers also can arrange to pick up items that are too difficult to be dropped off. Funds are being raised for the shelter to be moved to the old EBI facility, which will be renovated The shelter also will auction off "star" items donated by music, televi­ sion and movie stars For more information, call 948-4885. Legislative Coffee slated The next Legilativc Coffee session has been scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday. Apnl 11. at lhe County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Jack Welborn. State Rep Bob Bencer and Mark Howe, a representative of Congressman Vern Ehlers' office, will be on hand to talk about current issues are attempt to deal with any concerns constituents may wish to discuss The monthly Legislative Coffee series, open to all Barry County citizens, is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Ehlers plans town meeting Congressman Vern Ehlers will have a town meeting from 10 to 11 30 a.m. at the Hastings Fire Station. 110 E. Mill St. Ehlers plans a series of town meetings throughout the Third Congressional DiMnci in April to gam ideas and con­ cerns from local constituents. Other town meetings will be April 23 from 10 to 11 30 a.m in Lowell and from 2 to 3 30 p m in Grand Rapids and on April 30 from 2 to 3 30 p.m in Ionia For more information, call Mark Howe at 451-8383 or Christopher Barbee at (202 > 225-3831 It’s time for Easter eggs and baskets Jett Quick, Brenden Rasmussen. Jessie Mikolajczyk, Meredith Waters. Katie Hanson and Justin Goodall display the Easter baskets they made in Pat Williams kindergarten class at Pleasantview Elementary. Each child also colored their own egg to go into the basket. 12 van accident victims recovering by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A one-reticle Accident south of Delton last Wednesday a|erooon Fesultcd in injury to 12 people, but all except three were treated released the same day from four area hospitals. Those treated and released were David Wilder. Toney Sharp and Lynn Crilly from Pennock Hospital in Hastings; Glen Mason and Amanda Teadt from Battle Creek Health Systems. Rudolph Domchik and Hany Giffl from Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, and Charles Carney and Brad Hanel from Borgess Medical Center, also In Kalamazoo. Robert Davidson and John Wiersma were admitted to Borgess and released lhe next day. while Donald Hanner was admitted to Bronson and released two days later on March 25. The accident was reconstructed by Prairieville Police Chief Charles Frary and Sgt. Gerald Kearnes from the Paw Paw State Police Post. They determined that no tires blew out and there were no mechanical problems with the 1994 Chevrolet van being driven by Amanda Teadt of Stoney Area robbery tied to others by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer The man who stole a purse from a woman in Hastings Friday, March 18, is now believed to have beer, involved in three similar robberies in two other counties. Officers at the Hastings Police Department said they believe robberies in Vermontville (in Eaton County) and in Muir and Saranac (in Ionia County) are related to the Hastings robbery because of similarities in the descriptions witnesses gave of the suspect and the get-away vehicle. At least three of the robberies involved a man stealing a purse from a woman while she was walking on the sure'. The robber in the Hastings incident was described as while male with light colored hair and blue eyes. Witnesses said be was about 16 years old. was five-feet nine-inches tall and weighed about 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing dark-colored jeans, a black coat and a black baseball hat. Witnesses saw the man leave the area in a mid-sized car parked at the intersection of Center and Jefferson streets. The victim in lhe Vermontville rcobcry described her robber as a while male in his late 20s or early 30s. She said be was about five-feet six-inches tall and weighed around 180 pounds. He had on blue jeans with a dark coat, a blue bandanna and tennis shoes, she said. The robber was seen leaving the area in a small car with a square back, police said. The Saranac robber was described as a Hispanic male who stood about five-feet scvcii-inches tall. He has short, black hair, weighed about 170 pounds and is muscular, witnesses said. He was wearing a pinkish red shirt and matching pants. A description of the robber in the Muir incident was not available. Three of the robberies happened on the same day, police said. State will help pay for costs of gas spill J-Ad Graphics News Service More than half the $22,490 anticipated cost related to a gasoline spill at the Barry County Sheriffs Department will be paid by lhe Michigan Underground Storage Tank Financial Assurance fund. The first $10,000 of the cost has already been paid by the county from miscellaneous county funds in 1991-92. said County Coordinator Judy Peterson The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday approved an agreement between the county and Landmark Technologies (formerly Abonmarche) of Benton Harbor for an investigative work plan and remedial activities at the site of the gas spill. The spill occurred several years ago, while the state was conducting a routine test of the gasoline tank at the Sheriffs Department. "By testing it. they fill it all lhe way up to the filler cap." said Commissioner Gordon Fuhr, chairman of the County Board s Facilities and Property Committee, explaining the spill. "There is an inspection cover on the top of our tank and that has a scaler or gasket around it, and that had dried out because it hadn t had any contact with fuel. Wc normally don't fill it all the way to the top. So when they filled it all the way to the top to test it. they had some leakage that occurred. We have a monitoring system down there and it showed as a spill. "It (the spill) didn't happen very long." he said. "So we have lo hire this company, landmark Technologies. They have to take soil samples of the surrounding area, put test wells down to see how far the contamination has gone into the ground, etc. So it is quite expensive." Because of the potential liability of underground gasoline tanks, the county will dispose of its existing tank and has authorized county employees to purchase gasoline for vehicles at a discount from a local company A breakdown of the largest anticipated cost* related to the spill includes $5,000 for removal, transportation and disposal of lhe 12.000-gallon underground storage tank. $3,340 for data assimilation/report preparation. $3,000 for laboratory analytical services, $2,500 for drilling services, $2,300 for a project geologist. $1,820 for two technicians and $1,500 for a mobile laboratory at the site. Point. Driver error was the cause of the accident. Frary said, and Teadt received a careless driving citation^ Frary noted that the reconstruction showed that the passenger sitting next to the driver was the only one in the van wearing a seat belt Without the use of the seat belt, the passenger quite likely would have died. Frary said, since most of lhe damage to the van was directly in front of him. Witnesses to lhe crash helped most of the injured out of the van. except the two passengers in the front of the van who were freed with the Jaws of Life. In addition to several ambulance companies assisting Frary at the scene of the accident were the BPH and Hickory Comers Fire departments, Barry Township Police Chief Mark Kik, Michigan State Police from lhe Hastings Post and Kalamazoo County Sheriffs deputies. GRANT. ..continued from pagfc 1-----------------------• Approved a request by Hastings High School soccer coach Doug Mepham to use Fish Hatchery Park fields for a kids' soccer program this spring and summer. • Approved the sale of 10 outdated Hast­ ings Fire Department pagers to the Athens Township Fire Department at $20 apiece. • Referred to the Water and Sewer Committee a petition for water and sewer improvements on a stretch along the 1800 block of South Jefferson Street. • Heard a report from Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield on the impact of passage of Proposal A. Mansfield, who joined Assessor Judy Myers at a recent con­ ference on the subject, said it's still unclear about what effect it will have, but it is clear that the annual cap on property assessments at 5 percent or the rate of inflation will result in much less growth in local revenue. "A lot of this is changing daily," Mans­ field said. • Passed a resolution urging the State leg­ islature to take up lhe issue of state revenue sharing payments to local units of govern­ ment and urging State Rep. Bob Bender and State Senator Jack Welborn to keep revenue sharing al its highest possible level. • Authorized Police Chief Jerry Sarver to get prices on a new patrol control car and re­ port back to council. • Agreed to purchase a new lift truck from Seif Chevrolet for $60,832. Mansfield said the city earlier received lower bids from Renner Ford and Dulhler Ford, but neither could meet specifications because Ford no longer makes trucks in lhe manner lhe city prescribed. • Gave Mansfield permission to lake bids to replace two trucks that were purchased in 1977 and 1979. Mansfield estimated that the two new vehicles should cost $55,000 each. • Granted a request from the YMCA to use Bob King Park this summer for baseball and playground programs. • Granted a request from Allie Smith to use the parking lot next to Tyden Park for the Fanner's Market. • Granted Pennock Hospital use of Fish Hatchery Park sometime in May for a Chil­ dren's Health Care Day. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31. 1994 — Page 3 Crawford County also deciding difficult regional landfill issue Congressman Nick Smith mokes a point during his speech Monday afternoon a! the Hastings Rotary Club's annual Rural-Urban Day luncheon. Congressman Smith talks to Rotarians and farmers spoke to an audience of area farmers and Rotarians Monday during the Hastings Ro­ tary Club's annual Rural-Urban Day. Smith. whose district includes lhe town­ ships of Baltimore, Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria in Barry County, spoke to the group about his observations of Washington, D.C. — especially those related to fanning. The congressman said he sees a "new en­ vironment" in Washington with an adminis­ tration that does not seem to understand bow agriculture works. He said be expects to see "dramatic changes' in the near future for agriculture as the amount of money the gov­ ernment puts into it drops further. He said be is "very nervous" about the possibilities o( the United States imposing trade embargoes m the near future, be said, especially if the country has too wet or too dry a growing season so market prices go up. If that happens, he said, the government will consider implementing food embargoes to make sure food prices stay low in this country. The government will probably do this by being fair in their trade prospects, then holding back some food shipmenu, he said. Smith also talked about the country's debt, raying it has increased by S3C3 billion in the last 12 months to total $4.4 trillion. "That's just about SI billion a day we're going deeper in debt." be said. He estimated that the S4.4 trillion debt means every man. woman and child in the U.S. owes $17,000. In five years, the debt will increase to around $6.6 trillion — a 40 percent increase, be said. The debt keeps growing because the gov­ ernment keeps borrowing more than it takes in. Smith said. He said it is popular to bor­ row money to keep the government's pro­ grams afloat, but be warned that "some day it’s going to catch up with us. Woodland Fire Dept, battles several fires A grass fire on the comer of Manin and Brown roads destroyed between two and three acres and posed a serious threat to a number of out buildings last Wednesday, ac­ cording to Woodland Rre Chief Doug Hoort. What began as an illegally controlled bum got out of control and spread rapidly, aided • by strong winds. The problem was compounded by lhe fact that other area fire departments were battling a barn fire and unable lo respond to the emergency call, says Hoort. Hastings Rre Department was able to send help, but the fire had the potential for doing great harm to the buildings. Rre also destroyed a bam Wednesday on Barnum Road. Woodland, belonging to Ralph Townsend after a planned grass fire got out of control. The first call at 4:41 p.m. came into the Woodland Rre Department as a grass fire. Former Lake 0 woman, 20, dies in auto accident A 20-year-old former Lakewood woman was killed Monday afternoon in a two-car collision at Edgewood Boulevard and South Logan Street in Lansing. Cindy Rae Brodbeck. daughter of Jacob and Freda Brodbeck of Eaton Highway. I-ake Odessa, was driving east on Edgewood ai 2:24 p.m. when her car collided with another, Lansing police said. Donald Joseph Fox . 33. of Lansing was driving the other car southbound on Logan/King. police said. Both drivers were taken to Ingham Medical Center. Fox was treated for minor injuries. Brodbeck was living and working in Lansing. A 1991 Lakewood graduate, she moved to lhe Lakewood area as a teenager. She is survived by her fiance, Craig Benham: parents; biological father. Jack (Kathy) Gibson; step brother and sister Eric and Sarah: a brother, Duane Gibson of Gladwin: a sister, Calla. and grandparents. Willard and Margaret Brodbeck also of lake Odessa, aid Roy and Blanche Frost Services were scheduled to be held today. Thursday. March 31. at 11 a.m. at the Living Gospel Church in Lake Odessa. Rev. Bruce L. Pauley was to officiate Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Cindy Rae Brodbeck Wellness Center. but almost immediately the call for the bam fire came, says Rre Chief Doug Hoort The intensity of the fire necessitated calling for the assistance of neighboring units from Lake Odessa. Freeport, Hasting: and Nashville to help. A total of 37 firefighters worked to control the fire for about four hours. "The wind was from the south," says Hoort, "and at one time, there was a solid wall of flames going north, threatening lhe tool shed and several out buildings." Large piles of fire wood which another individual was storing behind the barn also caught fire and posed an additional problem. About one-half a cord of wood was actually lost, says Hoort. The bam was a total loss, including feed, milking equipment and two wagons which were stoied inside. A pickup truck parked next to the bam, but not owned by Townsend was also a loss. The bam was insured. A (larrup resulted in a return trip by the Woodland Fire Department to extinguish a blaze in one of the wood piles around midnight. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Residents of another Michigan county are trying to decide the same question about their local landfill that Barry County people are faced with. Both counties, through their officials, will vote on whether or not to expand the capacity of its local landfills. If approved. Barry would accept solid waste from 12 other counties and Crawford County would be open to accept waste from a total of 25 counties, up from 17. While there are similarities in the situations, such as the same company buying both landfills and seeking expansion, there are also differences The Crawford/Otsego County landfill was owned by a county landfill authority made up of representatives from both counties; the Barry County facility was privately owned. And, the 20-acre landfill in Crawford County was leaking when City Environmental Services of Waters purchased it fiom lhe county, with the understanding that the commissioners from Crawford County would support the expansion in exchange for the expensive required cleat .up. Since the original purchase, City Environmental Services has bought about 240 more acres for the landfill in the northern county, has entered a consent agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources on the method of cleaning the groundwater, and soon will begin remediation. In Barry County, after purchase of lhe landfill, routine testing showed contamination of ground waler in an old. unlined portion of the Hastings landfill. That now is being cleaned up under an agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources City Environmental Services of Walers and Hastings Sanitary Service are owned by the same man. Anthony Soave of Detroit Hastings Sanitary Service was purchased by Soave in 1992, and is somewhat behind Crawford County in the decision on expansion. The procedure is as follows: An amendment to a county’s solid waste plan is offered to county commissioners by an interested party; in this case, the owner of the landfills. A panel made up of representatives from the community is appointed by the Ccninty Commission. State law specifies that the study committee members 're^eseni certain segments in the community: four members from lhe solid waste industry who reside or do business in the county, two from environmental interest organizations, one from county government, one from city government, one Industrial waste generator, one representing regional solid waste planning and three from the general public. Thai panel studies lhe amendment, makes changes it thinks needed, and sends it on to the commissioners with its The Board of Commissioners votes on the amendment, either approving, disapproving or sending it back to the study committee for more suggestions. If commissioners approve the amendment language asking for expansion, the proposal goes to each unit of government in the county for its vote. In Barry County, there are 16 townships, one city and four villages for a total of 21 votes. In Crawford, there are six townships and one city for a total of 7 votes. If two-thirds of the units vote to approve the amendment, it passes. If not. the issue fail*. and no expansion will take place. Another difference between the counties is that while there has been loud vocal disagreement over the need for the expansion in Barry County, there have been no charges such as those leveled by a Grayling man in the Crawford situation. Joseph Callewaert. an outspoken critic of the landfill sale and a former Crawford County Commissioner, has been a thorn in the side of proponents of lhe landfill expansion in Crawford County. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of appeals will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, April 19, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan to consider the applica­ tions of Rick & Pam Gutchess of 632 W. Grand, for a variance to erect a building closer to the side lot line and closer to a principle residence than allowed on Lot 3, Block 7 of Lin­ coln Park Additions, City of Hastings in an R-2 district. Said request is contrary to Section 3.150(2X3). Also to consider the request of Roger Stowe of 302 E. Marshall, for a variance to erect a 14 ft. by 26.5 ft. addition to his home, on property legally described as: W’Z? of Lots 7 & 8, Block 30; also that party of Lot 1 & 2; Block 29 of Eastern Addition, East of the former CK&SRR right of way, also that portion of vacated Boltwood adjacent to said lots. Said request is contrary to Section 3.193(3X4) of the Zoning Ordinance. Also a request for a variance from the County of Barry 220 W. Court St., to place a dish antenna on property legally described as: Lot 792 & s 32 feet of Lots 655 & 654 of the City of Hastings. Said request is contrary to Section 3.49(b3)(claXclbXcld). Minutes of said meeting will be available at the City Clerks office, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk But he said. "Generally, I do not oppose privatization; I do oppose the sale of public property behind the scenes." He has maintained that the sale of the landfill to City Environmental Services was done without competitive bids and with no public bearings. Callewaert was a commissioner when the landfill in Crawford County was sold, said he signed only a letter of intent, and was not aware of when the actual sale was finalized because it was done behind closed doors. When the initial sale agreement was signed, Callewaert said. "I made the biggest mistake of my life. I permitted myself to be misled on several points I believed, because 1 wanted to believe, that the folks on the authority, the publicly-paid lawyer and the manager, along with my fellow elected officials were truly and fairly representing the offer to purchase," he said. Callewaert sat on the commission for terms from 1989-90 and 1991-92. He said the commissioners voted for a total of five times before they approved the amendment on Feb. 28 of this year, when he was no longer on the board. Frederic Township and the City of Grayling have since voted to approve the change in the solid waste plan. With seven units of government in Crawford County, four votes are needed to approve, and in Barry. 14 units have to give approval for passage. Callewaert alleges that former chairman of the Crawford County Board of Commissioners and now vice chair, Robert McLachlan, has a conflict of interest because he sold his refuse hauling business named Milltown Refuse Company to City Environmental Services. He also said McLachlan is now being paid by that company for work as a consultant. McLachlan is a staunch defender of the sale of the landfill and City Environmental Services, and said be thinks the expansion proposal will pass. "I'm glad to have it off our hands, and I hope we never get it back." he said. "They have been nothing but truthful and honest and played above board." be said of representatives of City Environmental Services. "They have the engineers on staff; they do the job and do it right." be added. He disagreed with the number of times the issue was voted on by commissioners, saying there was a total of three votes, with the first two ties and the third approving the expansion. According to the law governing such a change in a county solid waste plan, a public hearing must be scheduled sometime during 90 days before the amendment goes to the Board of Commissioners. The Northeast Michigan Council of Governments, (NEMCOG), with representatives from 12 area counties, acted as lhe study committee on the change in the solid waste plan that would allow tne expansion in Crawford County In Barry, the County Solid Waste Planning Committee studied the amendment. McLachlan said NEMOG held two public hearings before it went to the board of commissioners. Barry County is now in that period, with public hearings set for May 12 and 20. McLachlan acknowledged selling his business to City Environmental Services, but said he is not working for them in any capacity and is now unemployed. To Callewaert's contention that the county should have negotiated a royalty fee for each ton of waste, as Barry County is doing. McLachlan said his county did not "because CESW was going to have to spend millions" to make the landfill viable. Callewaert said he complained "on behalf of the people of Crawford County” to Attorney General Frank Kelley, asking for an investigation of what he saw as improper handling of the situation. He said he also testified in front of lhe Natural Resources Commission and the Director of lhe Solid Waste Division of the Department of Natural Resources. James Cleary, citing irregularities in handling the matter. Both avenues of appeal led to naught, he said. With little success in his fight to set aside the voce on the landfill. Callewaert said he is not giving up. "I'm not going to stop. I'm paying a lawyer (to investigate) out of my own pocket. I'm convinced that City Management is a shell corporation and once that pyramid corporation starts to crumble, the number of victims are unlimited.’ “I have allies; mostly ordinary people who are helping me." He said the matter has wide ranging implications. "In northern Michigan, there's more money in garbage than there is in cocaine." he said. Callewaert has advice for Barry County residents as they debate a change in the solid waste plan. "Research statewide for existing municipal and county ordinances that will permanently build a system of control and protection over lhe environment," he said. "In addition to that, lhe other townships and the City of Hastings should assist the host township board and show respect and empathy for a burden that all of the residents now share and will share into the future," Callewaert said. Callewaert said be is a former City of Detroit police officer, who had security clearance to work on organized crime and narcotics. He is now a private investigator working on insurance claims. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor...THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. TO BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesdays, April 20, 1994, commencing at 7:30 o'clock pm. at the Rutland Charier Township Hail, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Hems to be considered include. In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Thomas and Krystlna Dailey for rezoning of pro­ perty located at 1618 Heath Road in the Township. The property is currently zoned in various zoning district classifications (residential, agricultural), and commercial) The ap­ plicants seek rezoning to the ,,C-3" General Business zoning district classification. The property Is an Irregularly shaped parcel extended from Heath Road to the Thomapple River. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Com­ mission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at cr following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the forego­ ing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 20. 1994. and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to Individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days* notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford. Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 3-31 & 4-14 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31. 1994 Assisted suicide is simply wrong FINANCIAL To The Editor: I feel that assisted suicide »s wrong1 furnished Mark D. Chriatansen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Back Marijuana for medicinal uses To The Editor: I seek the attention of all supporters of marijuana for therapeutic purposes and Senate Bill 234. Section 7335. which calls for the establishment of a marijuana controlled substance therapeutic research program. The section outlines participants m the pro­ gram as individuals certified by a physician as being involved in a life-threatening or sense­ threatening situation and who arc not respon­ ding to conventional medical treatment. It also includes those who have severe side effects of cancer chemotherapy or patients with glaucoma, cerebral palsy and individuals with severe spinal cord injury causing paraplegia, quadnplcgia. or hemiplegia and individuals with debilitating degenerative rheumatoid ar­ thritis who are confined to a wheelchair The department may include other disease groups for participation in the program with the proper permits. If federal sources do not provide supplies of marijuana for patient use the department shall approve marijuana ob­ tained from la* enforcement agencies in this stale until adequate manjuana is received from federal sources. Section 7336 of the bill sets standards of purity and dosage and allows the department to appoint a review board, designate phar­ macies regarding the distribution of marijuana and report findings to the governor and legislature These provisions were originally enacted in 1979 and expired in 1982. These two sections from the House substitute for Senate Bill 234 were struck out of the bih in the Senate by Sen. Michael B<»uchard and Sen. Jack Welborn. And they have sent the bill hack to the House Judiciary Committee. Instead of helping these sick people who are trying not to break the law obtaining man­ juana. lhe bill says if you grow or sprout 20 marijuana plants or less, we will pul you in prison for four years or $20,000 fine or both Mike Dooley Delton Table 1 MUCC no friend to sports people 7b The Editor: When the MUCC wants to limit lhe size fish you can keep or even catch and release that means any faish. What about normal peo­ ple who use them to cal? Let's have just hunting and fishing funds just go for that The gun buyback program is just a way to disarm us. The problem is guns do not kill people, it is people who kill people with guns. You must first get the black market guns off the street not the legal ones. What about the DNR9 They miscounted the deer population Now they want to raise the fishing and hunting fees, which is not right because we sportspeople are not getting our money's worth. When the DNR uses it just for that, maybe people will have more use for our DNR Let's use the fishing and hunting money just for that and the DNR would get respect. Elden Shellcnbarger Hastings Republicans shouldn't throw stones To The Editor: •People who live in glass houses should never throw stones.” ' Into the well that supplies the water, cast no stones.” I cannot help but notice all the hell Presi dent Clinton is taking over the Whitewater deal in the Hastings Banner, the Battle Creek Enquirer and other media. J have to believe that maybe he is in trouble, but let's go hack in history a little bit. Let's look in the book by Kitty Kelly. "An Unauthorized Biography of Nancy Reagan.” our first and only woman president. In chapter 22. names, dales and places are spelled out so anyone with an average educa­ tion can understand it. Chapter 22 of the book is long, but start with page 467 and read through page 480. It should be enough for any Republican to be careful about "throwing stones." That section of the book tells how. by December 1989. Nancy Reagan accumulated assets of $4.868.221 just for telling lhe kids to "Say No to Drugs." It tells that 10 percent of the fund was distributed, but it makes no men­ tion what it was spent for. The book also tells how $3.8 million, upon Reagan's leaving office, was transferred to Century City. Calif. What 1 am asking. Is there an honest politician? Back to Whitewater: What about Neil Bush and the savings and loan he was involved in? He went free. Floyd Miller Bellevue Symphony concert has many inducements To The Editor: For the sixth time, the Thornapple Arts Council - sponsored Grand Rapids Symphony concert has come and gone. It was a wonder ful concert targeted al those who are just get­ ting to know the wonders of classical music. An added, unprogrammed feature of the concert conducted by John Varineau was his humorous but information-filled introductions to the numbers performed. They made the listeners' understanding and appreciation of the music much more complete. In addition lo the music, there is always time before, after and during the intermission to talk with friends. Lee Patterson, chairman of the County Planning and Zoning Commission, let me know in no uncertain words how glad he is that his term of serving would be over this spring Then he would have more time for his music. State Representative Bob Bender told me how happy he is that the school financing pro­ Load funds can be a bargain posal was approved. I reminded him that the generally accepted opinions of economists was that the sales tax is a regressive tax that hurts the middle class more than the well-todo; and that the middle class and poor would be better off with lhe income tax alternative. He said that 70 percent of the voters couldn't be wrong. 1 didn't have time to re­ mind him that more than 70 percent of the people supported Hitler and that most of the people in our South believed in slavery. However, we parted without coming to blows and he said that he would speak again at the First Friday Forum when the right time came. As you can sec. there arc many in­ ducements lo attend the annual Grand Rapids Symphony concerts. Those who haven't been going should plan to enjoy it next spring. James Pino Nashville *100,000 Investment Start Year I Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 Year 9 Year 10 Year 15 Year 20 Fund A Fund B 33% Load 12% Gross Annual Return 0.6% Annual Fee No Load 12% Gross Annual Return 1.8% Annual Fee $96300 107301 119,756 133.408 148,616 165.559 184,432 205,458 228.880 254.972 284,039 487.309 836,047 When it comes to investing in mutual funds, one of the choices investors mast make is whether to select a 'load fund" ora "no-load fund. ” To make the right decision, it’s impor­ tant to understand the differences between the two types of funds. A load mutual fund charges an up-front sales fee. or load, when you buy it. A portion of the sales charge goes to the broker/dealer who represents the fund. For that fee, the broker/dealer explains the fund and is obligated to see that it meets your objectives. The load further obligates the broker/dealer to continue servicing your account for as long as you own the fund No-load funds, on the other hand, charge no up-front sales fee. This can be an enticing feature for many investors When comparing mutual fund costs, however, it is not only im­ portant to consider lhe up-front costs of buy­ ing the fund, but also to understand the fund's ongoing annual expenses. For example, rather than paying registered investment representatives to offer their shares and service your account, no-load funds offer their shares through ongoing advertising. One example of this was the 1993 Forbes Mutual Fund edition, in which about 83 percent of the mutual fund advertisements - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Changa Company —17. 51’/. AT&T —’/. 40’/. Ameritech + •/. 527. Anheuser-Busch -5'/. 52'/. Chrysler -4'/. 60’/. Clark Equipment + ’/. 22’/. CMS Energy 41’/. -’/. Coca Cola —VI, 61’/. Dow Chemical —’/. 65'/. Exxon 17 —VI. Family Dollar -VI. 59*/. Ford -3'1. 56'/. General Motors —17. Great Lakes Bancorp 19’/, -VI. 35'/. Hastings Mfg. -5’/. 52s/. IBM -27. 53’/. JCPenney 38 —VI, Johnson & Johnson -’/. 18’/. Kmart + 1’/. 50*/. Kellogg Company —3V. 58 McDonald's —47. 43'/. S jars + '/. S yutheast Mich. Gas 19'/. -’/. 18’/. Spartan Motors — 28'/. Upjohn -3.5 Gold $385.70 + .04 5.64 Silver Dow Jones 3699.02 —163.53 Volume 305.000,000 5100,000 110200 121.440 133.827 147.477 162320 179.097 197365 217.496 239.681 264.128 429263 697.640 were bought by no-load funds The cost of all that advertising is paid by the no-load fund before any cf the earnings get lo you. To illustrate this, let's look at a $100,000 investment in two hypothetical funds, each compounding at the same-12 percent gross an­ nual return (table I' Fund A is a load fund with a 3.5 percent up-front charge and annual expenses of 0.6 percent Fund B is a no-load fund with no up-front charge and annual ex­ penses of 1.8 percent The load fund charges S3.500 up front. However, because of lower ongoing ex­ penses. the value of the load fund surpasses that of the no-load fund in four short years. After 20 years. Fund A is $138,407 ahead of Fund B Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine summed up this example in an arti­ cle that staled. "Front-end loads arc a pittance when spread over many years." The debate over load and no-load funds will undoubtedly continue with valid arguments on both sides. As with any investment, however, it's up to you to make an informed decision before you write .your check. I feel that people seeking assisted suicide obviously have some mental problems to begin with, so how could they make such an important decision at this time m their lives? I even feel it is wrong when someone is dying. They are often overcome with help­ lessness. and ai this time they need to be thinking positive and fighting, because who really knows tor sure that they are dying? Are doctors always right? Lastly. but most importantly. I feel that assisted suicide is wrong because God has created us. each special, and He has a plan for each of us through every situation. Il is clearly staled in the Bible that "whosoever takes his life shall lose it (eternal life?)." I just feel that God is the one who should decide when to take our life. I hope assisted suicide does not become legal, but Instead counseling is prescribed for these suicidal victims. SWINDLERS ARE CALLING Don't be fooled by appearances! Ask questions and confirm the information before you spend any money. For a free copy of the brochure. Swindlers are Calling, call 800-621-3570, or 800-572-9400 I in minors) | Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad M4er, regional representative. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20615. phone (202) 225-4401 Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615. phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich 48909. phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. How about Monday Easter holiday? Hastings BANNER When many other holidays fall on the weekend, people in the work force are given an Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 additional day off the following Monday. How do you fed about having a Monday holi­ day following Easter? Published by Hastings Banner, inc. A Drewon ol J-Ad Gtaphes Inc. 1952N Broadway KMtngs Ml 49056 O6C2 (616) 945-9554 Melvin Jacoba Pressdant Stephen Jacoba Traastxer John Jacobs Vca Praasdant Frederic Jacoba Sac'alary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Eater) Elaine Gilbert (Awatonr Eater) Nick Heftman Barbara Ga« Jean GaWup Teresa Frith Sharon MtBer T.L Stenzelbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ctassd>ad ads atxaptad Monday through Fnday 8 a m to 530 pm. Saturday 8 am. - Noon Scott Ornmeri Dentso Howeil Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year in Barry County $ 15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "I don't know about that. It Would just give somebody another day off." "Oh, I don’t know. But. ‘‘It’s not really a legal it would be all right with holiday, is it? There are me." jR ~ too many holidays bow, especially for government employees." ' Chari Tyre#, Hastings: Chris Swihart, Hastings: Earl Day, Hastings: “No. the holiday should be on the holiday!” “Yes, definitely. That would be nice. In fact, that is a great idea." "It's nice to have an ex­ tra day. But. when you load too many additional days along with the adja­ cent holiday, then you lose the impact and the mean­ ing of the holiday itself.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 31, 1994 — Page 5 Parking is big hurdle for bed and breakfast in Hastings by David T. Young Editor Don and April Tubbs and the Hastings City Council will continue to try to make a bed and breakfast a reality at the historic Adrounie House on South Broadway next door lo City Hall. The local couple appeared at the council meeting Monday night to ask to either buy or lease some city-owned property for parking. Though council was reluctant to lease parking space for as many as 25 years, there may be a deal worked out in which the couple will be able to buy land to enable them to gain six parking spaces. The area just to the south of City Hall might be difficult to handle in the future if the city eventually plans to move out of its present structure or to move its police de­ partment elsewhere. Don Tubbs told the council that he and his wife "had been looking at several places within a 30-mile radius." but had found that the Adrounie House is 'always impressive. "This town is not the only one we've looked at." he said. "But April grew up here and it's rated as one of the best 100 small towns in America." The house and land once was owned by the Upjohn family before it was sold to a Dr. Lowery, who in turn sold it to V. Harry Adrounie** father. It has been in the Adrounie family for about 70 years. Mr. and Mrs. Tubbs said that Adrounie has agreed to sell them the home to turn it into a bed and breakfast establishment under several conditions, one that adequate parking be provided. The couple proposed either buying or leasing six parking spaces in a corner between lhe house and City Hall. The city's parking lot now has 60 spaces. Don Tubbs said it would be to the city's advantage to find parking space for the pro­ posed bed and breakfast because the house has been "sitting around for five years and is beginning to deteriorate. If you don't do something, the home will just sit there and fall apart.” April Tubbs added. "Wc want it (the bouse) to become a part of the community. Something needs to be done and we re will­ ing to do iL" She maintained that a shorter term lease, say. for five or 10 years as suggested by the council's Property Committee, wouldn’t work well economically for the business. Councilman David J asperse said. "If it's a 25-year lease, maybe it's just as well to sell iL" He asked if it was possible to change the Adrounie House site, possibly the driveway or portico, to accommodate more parking spaces without having to take spaces from the city lot. But Adrounic said. "You can’t change much of the exterior because it's a historic site." He added, "1 didn't want to sell the house, but lhe Tubbs couple persisted for a year They even said they'd call it Adrounie House. “If they don't buy it. it's going to sit there until I die Then my kids wilt decide what to do with it." Adrounie said that helping the bed and breakfast along will extend the city’s tax base. Mayor Mary Ixxj Gray and several council members agreed that something should be done to make the Tubbs' dream a reality. "We want to do something with the park­ ing or it (lhe bouse) will deteriorate, regard­ less of its use," lhe mayor said. "1 don't think there's anyone on the council who doesn't want to see it (the project) go." said Council woman Miriam White. "Anything wc can do to help them get this going, let's do it." said Councilman Robert May. who added that he didn't want to sec lhe Adrounie House eventually "reduced to rubbie." Gray asked the couple if they are willing to pay for an appraisal and a study that would try to determine how much ?rea would be needed to install six parking spaces. They said they would. Mr. and Mrs. Tubbs will meet with Direc­ tor of Public Services Jeff Mansfield and Joe Blearn, chairman of the Property Committee, to try to work out a proposal that will be put before council at its next meeting April 11. 2nd Wild Turkey banquet April 7 Don and April Tubbs tell Hastings City Council members about their plans for a bed and breakfast at the Adrounie House, which ia a neighbor to Cr, Hal. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE thai a public hearing concerning proposed text amendments to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on April 20.1994 commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following items to be considered at said public hearing include the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Subsection 4.19.C3 pertaining to home occupations so as to identify the persons who may operate the same and to grant the Planning Com­ mission authority to approve up to three assistants not residing on the premises 2. The proposed amendment of Subsection 4.19.C.4. so as to provide that no home occupation shall be conducted which would constitute a nuisance or annoyance to adjoining residents by reason of noise, smoko, odor, electrical disturbance, traffic, parking, or lighting. 3. The proposed further amendment of Section 4.19.C by the addition of new subsec­ tions ”9." and “10." pertaining to home occupations so as to provide that no article or service shall be sold or offered for sale on the premises except as is clearly produced on the premises by the home occupation or k. clearly Incidental and directly related to the principle activity constituting the home occupation, to provide for home occupations being subject to annual inspection, and to provide for possible revocation of home occupation special use permits. 4. The proposed repeal of Section 4.4 pertaining to the moving of buildings 5. The proposed repeal of Section 4.5 pertaining to the razing of buildings 6. The proposed repeal of Section 4.28 pertaining to the repair and clean up of damag­ ed or destroyed buildings. Written comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the forego­ ing by the Praineville Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 20, 1994, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes In the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map and Master Land Use Plan pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hail during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All Interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days’ notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By Sheri Armlntrout. Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 The second annual Super Fund ban­ quet. featuring a prime rib dinner and display of limited-edition an work is set for Thursday, April 7 at 6 p.m. at the Barry County Expo Center between Hastings and Middleville on M-37. The banquet is sponsored by the Thor­ napple Valley Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation. Cost is $40 for singles; $50 for couples. $210 for sponsors, and $15 for those 17 and under. Price includes membership, dinner. “Turkey Call" magazine and lhe “Caller” newspaper Those who would like to renew their memberships, but cannot attend the ban­ quet. are asked to pick up a membership record, fill it out and sead $20 payable to the National Wild Turkey Federation to Steven Sharp, P.O. Box 1, Sunfield. Mich. 48890. Tickets are available al Bob’s Gun and Tackle, Al & Pete's Sport Shop and Cappon’s Sport Shop. Other area banquets are being held in Vicksburg on March 30. and in DeWin on April 14. For information on the Vicksburg ban­ quet. call Gary VanDyke at 649-0384 or for the DeWitt event, call Kevin Butts at 669-3888 For more information on the Hastings banquet, call Sharp at l-(517)-566-8258. Legal Notices MOffTGAQC SALX MORTGAGE SALE — Moult hoving b*«n mode in rhe term* ond condition* of o certoin mortgage mode by Ronold 0. Errolr ond Borboro J. Erroir, huibond ond wife of 300 S. Broodway. Middleville. Ml 49333. Sorry County. Michigan. Mortgagor, to HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORFORATION. Mortgage* doted the 19th day of Moy. A.D. 1967. ond record­ ed in lhe office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Sorry ond Stale of Michigan, on the 29th day of Moy A.D. 1967. In Liber 451 of Barry County Records, on page 680. which said mortgage wot thereafter on. to-wlt the 21st day of April. A.D. 1987. assigned lo the First Norionol Bonk of Chicago ond recorded on the 1st day of Moy. 1967 in the office of the Register of Deeds in Liber 481 for said County of Barry County Records, on poge 620. whkh sa.d mortgage was thereafter on. to­ wn the 6th day of Moy 1992. assigned to HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION ond recorded on the 24th doy of January. 1994 in the office of the Register of Deeds in Liber 595 for said County of Borry County Records, on poge 580. on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due. al the dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, the sum ol ($46,392 77) FORTY SIX THOUSAND THREE HUN­ DRED NINETY TWO DOLLARS ond seventy seven cents. And no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity having been instituted to recover the debt secured by so.d mortgage or any port thereof Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in sad mortgage, ond pursuant to the statute of lhe State of Michigon In such cose mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 14th doy of April A.D.. 1994. at 2:00 o'clock In the after­ noon said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole ot pubic auction, lo the highest bidder, at th« Borry Couniy Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan. Barry County. Michigon. of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os may be necessary to poy the amount due. os aforesaid. on so>d mortgage, with interest thereon at the prime rote plus three ond five tonths (3.5%) percentage po.m. os published monthly in the WALL STREET JOURNAL said rote currently be,ng (9.50%) Nine ond live lengths ond oil legal costs, charges and expenses including lhe attorney fees, allowed by low. and olso any sum or sums which may be po-d by the undersigned, necessary to protect its In­ terest in the premises. Which said premises ore described os follows: All certain piece or parcel of lond situate in the Village ot Middleville, in ths County ol Borry ond Slate of Michigon ond describ­ ed os follows, to-wit: Lots 3. 4. 5 ond lhe East 13.2 feet of lot 2. Block 66 of A.D BABCOCKS ADDl TION TO THE VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE Thornop pie Township. Barry Co«-nty. Michigon ITEM No 08 41 066-002-.^. The redemption period shall bo 6 (six) months from the dote of such safe, unless determined abandoned m accordance with 1948C1 600.3241a. m which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sole Doted Thurtdoy. March 3. 1994 HOUSEHOLD REALTY CORPORATION SHERMETA CHIMKO < KILPATRICK P C BARBARA i ADAMS (P36735) P O BOX 5016 ROCHES1ER HILLS. Ml 48308 "Pete's Perspective" ...from the office erf Congressman Pete Hoekstra Bringing balance to the budget shouldn't be this hard Over the past few weeks. Congress has had the opportunit) to revisit two of our nation's most trouble problems — the budget deficit and the national debt Unfortunately . 1 am disappointed with the outcome of those discussions. I believe the majority of Congress still refuses to recognize lhe ongoing changes these problems are caus­ ing to the future financial position of our country. On March 11. the House of Representativs approved a new budget plan submitted by the Administration that anticipates a fiscal year 1995 federal budget deficit of $176 billion. The plan was approved by a vote of 223-175. virtually on straight party lines. Granted, this is better than the $223 billion deficit approved by Congress last year, but wc can do better. We must do better. The budget plan that was approved is an in­ complete blueprint. It docs not include fun­ ding for the president's health care proposals, it does not include funding for proposals to reform the welfare process and it does not pay for any of the crime initiatives proposed in the State of the Union Address to Congress. Even without including those big-ticket items, spending for 1995 is scheduled to be 3 percent more than 1994 The Congressional Budget Office projects thai adding in just the Clinton health care proposals will undo any attempts at deficit reduction and will end up pushing the deficit higher each year following 1996. The budget plan approved by Congress will result in $704 in deficit spending for every man, woman and child in the United States. It includes spending $212.8 billion in debt in­ terest, or $851 per person. And it will push the national debt to nearly $5 trillion, or near­ ly $20,000 per person in the U.S. There were better alternatives. Rep. John Kasich. R-Ohio, offered an alternative budget that would have set the 1995 deficit at $162 billion, about $14 billion less than the presi­ dent's plan. In addition, it paid for a proposed Republican health care reform package, a welfare reform proposal and crime control proposals that included funding for more local police officers and additional prison space. It also included a $500 per child tax credit for families with income of less than $200,000. The Kasich plan failed by a vote of 243-165. again mainly along party lines. I aLc supported another proposal sponsored by Rep Gerald Solomon. R-NY. which aim­ ed at achieving a balanced budget by 1999. This plan, which would have balanced the budget without tax increases, was defeated 342-73. It is high time that we *eign in ever­ spending government spending. Over at least the past 20 years, government ..pending has increased every year. Several attempts have been made to address this problem, but each time they failed. The tax structure was revamped in 1982 and 1986. but spending just increased. The Granun-Rudman-Hollings Act was intended to cap growth in spending, but Congress has found ways to defeat it Presi­ dent Clinton proposed and reviewed new lix increases last year, but the spending just con­ tinues. History shows that growing revenues don’t mean smaller deficits — they just mean more spending. I believe the only answer to this problem is a Balanced Budget Amendment to lhe U.S. Constitution. Forcing lhe federal government to spend only as much as it takes in — as 49 of the 50 states already do — appears to be the only way to make Congress do the right thing. 1 was very disappointed with the March 1 vote in the U.S. Senate that fell four votes short of approving the amendment proposed by Sen. Paul Simon. D-III. Some senators claimed they opposed it because Congiess would just try to get around it. However, there is no evidence that any such loopholes existed. 1 believe the amendment, with its pro­ vision for a three-fifths vote to approve deficit spending, would have been a major «!ep the right direction to help cure our budget woes. On March 17. the House of Representatives defeated a Balanced Budget Amendment by a vote of 271-153. missing lhe necessary twothirds majority by 12 votes. The final version was proposed by Rep. Charles Stenholm, DTexas, which is nearly identical to Sen Simon's proposal. I supported it and I think it was a good and needed proposal But I also supported a proposal by Rep. Joe Barton. R-Texas. which had an added provi­ sion of requiring a three-fifths supermajority to increase taxes. 1 also supported a proposal by Rep John Kyi. R-Ariz.. that would have capped spending at 19 percent of the gross na­ tional product (GNP) and would have im­ plemented a true presidential line-item veto. Both the Barton and Kyi amendments failed by even greater margins than Stenholm. While many members of Congress talk about reducing the federal deficit, cutting spending and being fiscally responsible, too many refuse to take the necessary action need­ ed to achieve those goals Some members of Congress say all wc need to do is pass a balanced budget. There's nothing in the law to prevent it, they say. Well, that's true, but Congress has refused to make those tough choices to reach a balanced budget for more than three decades. Il is clear Congress as a whole doesn't have the will to make spending cuts that could be politically unpopular with people back home. Wc need a constitutional Balanced Budget Amendment Failure to pass one will leave our children and our grandchildren and the generations to come with a legacy of shame — a muhi-tnllioc dollar debt that was incurred because Congress and the American people were unwilling to make the tough choices that had to be made. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ANh FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Sunset Channel Weed Eradication and Control Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown, Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public Improvements con­ sisting of the eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants by dredging the Sunset Channel portion of Bristol Lake, as described on Exhibit A hereto (the "Improvements”), In the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which con­ sists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Im­ provements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be special­ ty assessed These parcels In the plats of Sunset Shores and Sunset Shores No. 2 which abut Sunset Channel, more particularly described as follows: Lots 13 through 16, inclusive, of the Plat of Sunset Shores, as recorded In Uber 5 of Plats. Page 20. In the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and Lots 69 through 86, Inclusive, of the Plat of Sunset Shore No. 2, as recorded In Liber 5 of Rats. Page 39, in the Office of the Barry County Register ot Deeds NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which Is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land In the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL. 1994. AT 7:00 O'CLOCK P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL/FIRE STATION. 13555 M-37. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. In the alternative, an appearance or pro­ test can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated: March 9. 1994 June Doster. Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 31. 1994 I Tina Marie Lewis Linden E. Tebo| LAND O’ LAKES, FLORIDA - Mr. Linden E. Tebo. 76, of Land O’ Lakes, passed away Wednesday, March 23, 1994. Mr. Tebo was a native of Hastings and had lived in Land O’ Lakes since 1958. He was a member of Indian Hills Mission Church, Nobiton, Florida, a member of Plymouth Rock Lodge #47 F&AM of Michi­ gan and member of Land O’ Lakes Moose Lodge. He is survived by his four sons. James A Tebo, Middleberg, Florida, Donald R Tebo. Leesburg, Florida, Larry L Tebo, Battle Creek. Robert L Tebo, Land O’ Lakes; two daughters. Marilyn J. DeForest, Mason, and Beverly J. Hall of Land O’ Lakes; brother. Charles Tebo. Jr., Hastings; three sisters, Geneva Allerding. Hastings, Virginia Meade. East Leroy, and Marjorie Sines, Hastings; 24 grandchildren; and 29 great-grandchildren Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26, 1994 at the F.T. Blount Company Funeral Home, with Reverend David Peterson, First Baptist Church of Land O* Lakes officiating, interment at the Garden of Memories Cemetery. NASHVILLE - Tina Mane Lewis. 17 of Nashville passed away Sunday. March 27. 1994 in Hastings Township as a result of an auto accident. She was born on April 16. 1976 in Toledo. Ohio the daughter of Richard and Judy (Caruso) Lewis She attended Maple Valley High School and Hastings High School. She was an honor student and a member of the Honor Society. She was a waitress at the Beijing Restaurant in Hastings. She enjoyed music and talking on the telephone. Surviving are her mother and step-father, Judy and Dennis Ribble of Nashville; her father and step-mother, Richard and Pat Lewis of Toledo, maternal grandparents. Dorothea and Bernard Anders of Toledo; paternal grand­ mother, Florence Fox of Toledo; brothers, Robert Anders of Toledo and R chard Lewis Jr of Nashville. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30. 1994 at 1:00P.M. at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Nash­ ville with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Tina Marie Lewis Memorial Fund. ATTEND SERVICES ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferwn FMher Charles Fisher. Pa*ux Saturday Mau 4:30 p.m ; Sunday Maun 8:00 a m and 11.15 a tn . Coafewooi Saturday 4:004 30 pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E. Sorth St . Michael Amun. Parior Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Apnl 3 - 6.-00 Holy Commune. Eaiaer Egg Breakfaat. Fgg Hunt. 10 43 a_m Holy Communxxi Maundy Thuraday. March 31 7.00 Holy Communion. 8 00 A A Good Friday. April 1—930 Crm**alk icommumtv invited). 7 00 Wontap Saturday. April 2 I 00 Choraiter*. 7:00 Easter Vigil; 8:00 NA. Wednesday. Apnl 6 — 7 00 Sarah Circle WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nag 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday even­ ings from 600-8:00 p.m the youth* meet al the church, bring a tack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3183 N. Broadway. Hascn^t. MI 49038 Paator Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 943-3974 Wontap Serv.ce* Sunday. 9:00a m and 11:00a.m . Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meets Mondays. 6.30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. Bdde Study. Wednesday*. 5: 15 p.m at Delores Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd.. Hasting* Men's Brcakfaat will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr. Stephen Leva at 945-3363 CALV ARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF 502 E Bond. Hasting* Pattor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7763. pattor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 1000a.m. Wontap 11:00 a.m . Evening Ser­ vice 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7.-00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 944-2549 Sunday worship 8:15 a m.. 9 45 and 11:15. Sunday Childrens Chore h Tuesday prayer and share tune 9:30 a.m Wednesday evening aerwe 6:30 p.m. Youth group meet* Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00a.m . Wor«M» II OOim Evening Ser*kc at 6: 00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mitsion of St Ro*c Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mau s 30 a m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRLST. (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson MtniUer. Jim Sandusky Phone 9444045 Sunday Services 9:30 am . Bible School. 10 30 a m . Morning Worship. 6 00 p m . Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 Sorth al M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 943- 3397 Church phone 9454995 Cathy Count. choir director Sun day morning 9:43 a m.. Sunday School; 11:00a m . Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p.m . Youth Fellowship. 6 00 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, trampextauon provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday HASTINGS AREA PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnghl (616) 754 3021 church phone (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9:30 am. Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm Awaru 3 year-olds-6th grade. Mondays. 6 30 p m . Prayer time Wednesdays. 7:00 pm.. Teen Center 7th-12th grade. Saturday*. 7 00 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice* Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor­ ship II am . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Ncxman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Br.wd way Randall Hartman, Pastor. Sunday Services: 9:45 am. Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m. Morning Wontap Service; 6 00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00p m Services for Adult*. Teen* and Children . HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A. Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 am. classes fix all ages Morning Worship 1045 am Nursery pro vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or J.J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Chib or Junior Bible Qua (ages 4-12). Youth Mmutne* or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 944- 8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. A*si Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Classes for all ages. 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Club*. 7:00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hail. 7 00 p.m . Adult* Prayer meeting. 1:15 p m . Adult Chou practice HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller Pattor Sally C Keller. Directcx of Christian Education Sunday. March 13 - 9:30 Morning Worship Service Nursery provided Br.*ad cast of 9 30 service* over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10:50 Sunday Church School Classes for all age*. 10:30 Refreshment* and Fellowship in the Dining Room. 11 20 Children s Church. 3 30 Middle High Fellowship. 4 30 Confirma1XM Class; 5:30 Senior High Fellowship Monday — 2:00 Staff meeting. 7:30 Session meeting Wednesday — 1000 Women's Organization Board Meeting. 12 00 Pot Luck Luncheon in Sharpe Hall with Program. 7 00 Chancel Choir Thursday — 12 00 Lenten Lun cheon — Ftrsi United Methcxlnt Church The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS X LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HAST1HGS BANKER AHD REMIHDER 1962 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasting*. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor Margaret HoHenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organic Music Direct.x Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to ail Ooots Broadcast of wixship verv kc over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am Sun days - Sunday Church School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10.30 a m . Worship 11 00 a m . Mi Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m Tuesdays - Ladies Night Out Exercise and B.blc Study. 7 00 p m Wednesdays Family Church Night — Children's Choir 5 15 pm.. Prepared Light Meal 600 p.m . Bible Study 6 45 p.m.. Ac­ tivities for Kids 6 45 pm. First Wednesday of month is Game -Night for all age* Thursdays Bell Choir 6 30 p m Chancel Choir 7:00 p.m Thursday. March 31 — Maundy Thursday Seder Meal and CommunK-n 6:30 pm. Chancel Choir Rehearsal 8 00 p m Friday. Apnl I — Community Good Friday Service 100 to 2 30 p m Sunday. April 3 — Easter Sunday — In addi lion to regular Sunday schedule, there will be a Sunrise Service 8 CM) a m . and Easier Breakfast 8 45 a.m. Sunday. April 10 - Sun School Class of the Week Genesis Tuesday. Apnl II — Hi-Nooner* Potluck/Program 12 00 noon Wednesday Apnl 13 — Prayer Group 11.30 a m . U M Women Luncheon'Program 12 00 noon Thursday. Apnl 14 — Rummage Sale 8 00 a m to 6 00 pm Friday. Apnl 15 — Visually Impaired Per M>ns Potluck II 00 a m SUPPORT GROUPS — Narcotics An.xiym.His 12 00 Noun Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 pm Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesdays. Co-Dependent Anonymous 7 30 pm Thursday*, and 9 00 a m Saturday * Q I I M B Y UNITED West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday .4pm P O Bom 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Sun School Road) Philip R Cotbum. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com muntfy Service Center 945-2361 Stairday services are Sabbath School al 9.20 a m (for all age*i and Worship Service at 11 00 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 0G-8 00 p m The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, t* open to the puNk Mondays and Wednesdays. 9.00-12:00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hour* If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointmeni HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hasting* Eldon Grubb. Pauor. 374-8357 Ru* Sarver. Pastor Ementuv 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vice*: 9 45 am Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship, bpm Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p m Bible Study and youth group* |Myrtle L. Daugherty | HASTINGS • Myrtle L Daugherty, 90. of East William Street. Hastings passed away Thurs­ day. March 24. 1994 at Pennock Hospual. Hastings Mrs Daugherty was bom on Apnl 20, 1903 tn Hastings, the daughter of Charles and RosceIta (Marion) Eggleston. She was raised in Hast­ ings. London-Ontario. Canada and Maumee. Ohio; ?nd attended schools there She was married to Orley E. Daugherty on November 4, 1918, in Monroe. Following her marriage, Mrs Daugherty and her husband lived in Ohio. Grand Rapids, Detroit and Hastings. Mrs. Daugherty was employed over 36 years tn retail shoe stores tn Detroit and Hastings. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church. Mrs. Daugherty is survived by son, Melvin Daugherty of Detroit; son and wife, Ralph and Ruth Daugherty of Hastings; son and wife JR and Beny Daugherty of Rowlett, Texas; son and wife Robert and Elaine Daugherty of Hast­ ings; son and wife Edward and Carol Daugher­ ty of Howell. Daughter-in-Law Joyce Daugh­ erty of Hastings; 18 grandchildren; and 28 great grandchildren. Preceding her in death were husband. Orley on july 11, 1990; Daughter, Helen; son. Ervin; Grandson, Kenneth Daugherty, and brother. Wallace Eggleston. Funeral services were held Saturday, .March 26, 1994, at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officating Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice Arrangements were made by Wren Furrral Home of Hastings. I Keith D. Miller, Sr. | BATTLE CREEK - Keith D. Miller. Sr., 73, of Mill Lake, Battle Creek, passed away Monday, March 21, 1994 at Battle Creek Health System-Leila Site. He was bom on October 31,1921. the son of Leo and Leah (Mesnxrd) Miller. He was employed for several years at Leath­ erman Oil Company of Battle Creek. He retired in 1991 from K-Mart in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Miller was a member and present commander of the Hickory Comers American Legion Post #484 and was in charge of the Post Food Bank He was Past Commander of the Barry County Legion. He served with the United States Army during World War IL He enjoyed bowling. He married Alberta Collige on September 15, 1966. He is survived by his wife. Alberta; two daughters. Rosemary Wood and Stella J. Smith, both of Florida; three sons. Keith D. Miller. Jr. of Livonia, Michael J. Miller and David J. Miller, both of Florida. 11 grandchil­ dren and eight great-grandchildren. Preceding him tn death wee his parents; and a brother, Richard Miller. Cremation has taken place at his request. Full Military Honors and Memorial Service was held at Fort Custer National Cemetary on Thursday, March 24, 1994. Memorial contributions may be made to Hickory Corners American Legion Post Food Bank. Envelopes available at Williams Funeral Home. I Frank P. Stettens| HASTINGS - Frank P. Stevens, 92, of Hast­ ings passed away Sunday, March 27, 1994 at Thomapple Manor Mr. Stevens was born March 7, 1902 in Detroit the son of Peter and Anastasia (Wolski) Stevens. He graduated tn 1920 from Detroit Central. He worked for Detroit Edison for 45 years. Mr. Stevens married Alosia Winieke in 1928, she preceded him on March in 1987. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. John (Barbara) Fritz of Hastings; seven grandchil­ dren; nine great-grandchildren; son-in-law, James Banes of Detroit. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joanne Banes in 1992; two brothers; and one sister. A memorial service will be held al a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to chanty of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Donald E. Hough |Joseph F. Wheelock| HASTINGS - Mr T nald E Hough, 59, of Hastings passed away Friday, March 25. 1994 He was bom on February 11. 1935 the son of Roy Hough and Rhea Taylor in Grand Rapids He married Nancy J. Norton He was a welder and foreman at Monarch Hydraulic Equipment He was preceded m death by a son Michael Surviving are his wife, Nancy; his children. Debra and Rick Schultz of Bristol, Virginia. Donna and Jeff Schaeffer of Dorr. Rachel Hough, his grandchildren. Teresa Schaeffer. Christopher Schaeffer and Steven Schultz, his brothers and sister. Darrell and Sally Hough. Keith and LaNora McNitt, Sharon and Dave Plutschouw. Funeral services were held Monday. March 28. 1994 at the Stroo Funeral Chapel with Reverend J.B. Stutts officiating. Interment Dutton Cemetery. SARANAC - Joseph F. Wheelock. 75. of Saranac, passed away on Saturday. March 26, 1994 m Ronda He was bom March 23, 1919 in Grand Jean Ann Roscoe HAS I INGS - Jean Ann Roscoe, 48, of Hast­ ings and formerly of Nashville passed away Thursday. March 24. 1994 at her home ’ She was bom in Hastings on August 3, 1945 the daughter of Orville and Madeline (Allen) Everett. She attended Nashville High School She married Larry Roscoe in 1964. She was a home maker, a devoted mother and grandmother, and close to her father and sisters. She enjoyed bird watching, crochetting. and gardening. She was a member of lhe Hastings Eagles Auxiliary and helped on craft projects and luncheons. She had recently found peace with God. She was preceded in death by her mother on September 5, 1985. Mrs. Roscoe is survived by her son. Rr?xrt Joe Gamble of Hastings; daughter^ Teresa Davis, Denise Roscoe, and Janice Ritchie all of Hastings; 12 grandchildren; father. Mike Everett; sisters. Joyce Aspinall of Nashville, Joan Elliston of Nashville, and Janet Morgan of Hastings; also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 26. 1994 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home. Nashville with Chaplain Richard Genther officiating. Burial al Lake­ view Cemetery, Naahville. Memorial donations tn*’’ be made to the Emphysema Foundation. Burton C. Wilson HICKORY CORNERS - Burton C Wilson. 96, of Hickory Comers, passed away Tuesday. Marc'' 22, 1994 at his residence. He was born on April 20, 1897 in Bangor, the son of Miles and Viola (Hogmire) Wilson. He served with the Navy during World War I and was an Army Major in World War II. He became president at age 29 of the former American Sign Company and sold neon signs to the Automotive Industry. He became an honorary Kentucky Colonel in 1921. He also was a past member of the Detroit Athletic Cub. Detroit Golf Cub. Crisis Cub, Recess Cub, Gull Lake Country Cub, Board of Commerce, Elks Club, American Legion Posts #3 and #21 of Kalamazoo and Hickory Corners #484. Adcraft Cub, 32nd Degree Mason and Shnner. 77 year member of the Order of the United Commercial Travelers of America and was still an active member of the Gull Lake Area Rotary Cub with 17 yean of perfect attendance. Mr. Wilson married Elizabeth Warren on December 15,1920. She preceded him in death in 1976. Also preceding him was a sister, Addie Chenery and a son Burton C. Wilson, Jr. He is survived by a daughter. Bette Wilson of Gull Lake; son, Robert Wilson of Redford; six grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; brother Miles Wilson of Peachtree, Georgia. Cremation has taken place at his request. Graveside service with full Military Honors were held on Thursday, March 24, 1994, with Reverend James Hill officiating, at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Gull Lake Area Rotary Cub, P. O. Box 291, Richland. MI 49083. Arrangements were by Williams Funeral Home, Delton. Ethel Muriel Kaechele Rapids to Alfred and Deana (Groendyk) Wheelock He was a member of the West Berlin Wesleyn Church He mamed Dons Birman on December 18. 1942 .n Clarksville. Mr. Wheelock is survived by his wife. Doris; son. Brace (Marg) Wheelock of Saranac; daughters, Jeanne (Edwin) Hare of Wyoming. Manlyn (Art) Williams of Texas and Marla (Terry) Life of West Virginia; one brother. Paul Wheelock of Ronda; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and one grandchild, Jamie. Funeral services will be held on Thursday. March 31,1994 at 1:00p.m. at lhe Lake Funeral Home with Reverend David Henry officiating. Burial will be at Saranac Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the W’cst Berlin Wesleyn Church. I___________ Sharon R. Perry___________ | HASTINGS - Mrs. Sharon R. (Stanger) Perry. 53, of Hastings passed away Wednes­ day, March 23, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom on February 17, 1941 in Bloomington. Illinois the daughter of Madeline Williams and the late Harlan Stanger. She was raised in the Kalamazoo area and attended Bronson School of Nursing, graduating in lune She was married to Douglas J Perry on September 1, 1961 al lhe First Baptist Church. Mn. Perry was employed at Pennock Hospi­ tal. Hastings and Pharmacy Care in Middleville. She was a member of Leighton United Methodist Church. Preceding her in death were her father, Harlan N. Stanger and step-father, Donald A. Williams. Surviving her are her husband Douglas J. Perry; her children, William D. (Lynn) Perry of Grand Rapids, Chad H. Perry of Middleville, Ember R. Perry of Middleville, Heather M. Perry of Honokaa, Hawaii; her mother, Made­ line R. Williams of Kalamazoo; sister, Mari be th (Gene) Coonfare of Climax; brother, Brett (Carol) Stanger of Jackson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 25, 1994 at the Leighton United Methodist Church with Reverend Ray Townsend officiat­ ing. Interment at Mi. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Leighton United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. |Lester A. Reynolds | HASTINGS - Lester A Reynolds, 86. of North Wilson Street, Hastings passed away Sunday, March 27, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Reynolds wss born on June 23, 1907 in Holland, the son of Emory and Eva (McCarty) Reynolds. He was raised in the Holland area and attended schools there. He moved to the Hastings area in the early 1920's. He was married to Rora B. Blackford on February 20. 1931. Mr. Reynolds was employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for over 30 years, retiring in 1971. He was a member of the Hope United Methodist Church and the E.W. Bliss Company Retirees. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his wife Rora; daughter and husband, Mary and Charles Full­ er of Hastings and son and wife. Bob and Vivian Reynolds of Kentwood; three grand­ children; eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Douglas Fuller, also by three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 30 at the Hope United Methodist Church with the Reverend James Fox officiat­ ing. Burial was at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by lhe Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. LaVerna M. McCandless NASHVILLE - LaVerna M. McCandless, 88. of Nashville passed away March 22, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. She was bom on November 17, 1905 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania the daughter of John and Mary (Magee) Moyer. She attended Lancaster School. She married Roy McCandless on December 21, 1922 in Prospect, Pennsylvania. She farmed with her husband in Pennsylvania until he died m 1952. She then was a nurse aide in a Pasedena, California nursing home and the Veteran Hospital in Butler, Pennsylvania. Mrs. McCandless attended Nashville Baptist Church She enjoyed reading, crochetting, cooking, dogs, and the outdoors. Mrs. McClandless was preceded m death by daughter, Shirley Pope, sons. Jack. Arthur. Ronald. Donald. Clifford, and Max; brother. Ralph Moyer, sister. Mayme Hayes. Surviving are her daughters, Jean Brook­ shire of Bowie, Texas, Dorothy Ward of Nash­ ville. Annabelle Wagner of Chattanooga, Tennessee, and Mary O'Bnen of Covina, Cali­ fornia, sons. Archie McCandless of Porterville. California, Ralph McCandless of Elmonte, California, and Howard McCandless of Lummie Island. Washington; many grandchil­ dren and great-grandchildren Funeral services were held on Friday, March 25. 1994 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Chapel w ith Chaplin Richard Genther officiating Bunal at Crown Hill Cemetery. Prospect. Pennsylvania. Memorial contributions may be made to the LaVerna McCanless Memorial Fund LAS CRUCES. NEW MEXICO - Mrs. Ethel Muriel (Harper) Kaechele. 98, of Las Cruces, New Mexico passed away Thursday. January 27. 1994 at her home Mrs. Kaechele was born on August 24,1895 in Middleville the daughter of Charles Harper and his wife. Mary Brown. She was a teacher and had been in the Las Cruces area for eight years She was a member of the Congregational Church and also the Order of Eastern Star and lhe D.A.R Mrs. Kaechele is survived by her grandsons. Donald Casad Bennett, Joseph Francis Bennett. Jan Kaechele; a granddaughter, Jan Bennet Grimm; great-granddaughters, Allison Casad Bennett, and Sarah Elizabeth Bennett. Oahn Kaechele, Kim Kaechele, Cassy Bennett, and great-grandson. Bennett Grimm; nieces and nephews. Charles M. Harper. Martha Harper Castelein, Charles W. Harper. Mary A Kaechele, Dotis Kaechele Green. Robert John­ son. Christine Johnson Lenart, Walter Irving Kaechele. Sharon Kaechele Tischelaaar. Bruce Kaechele, Cheryl Kaechele Thede. Frednck Kaechele, Barbara Harper Keith, Hamel Harper. Helen Harper. Larry Harper. Nancy Kaechele Cassada. Tom Kaechele. Kim Kaechele. David Kaechele. Vivian Kaechele Brain, Richard Kaechele. Mary J Kaechele. Margaret Kaechele Smith. Patricia Tobin Watson, Roger Tobin. Ronald Tobin. Cremation has taken place A memorial service will be held Saturday. Apnl 9. 1994 at 1:00P.M. at Ml. Hope Cemetery. Middleville with Reverend Steve Tucker officiating. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Richard B. Friedrich HOPKINS - Mr. Richard B. Friedrich, 73, of 22nd Street, Hopkins, passed away Friday. March 18, 1994 at Butterworth Hospital. He was born on August 25, 1920 in Grand Rapids the son of Bruno Richard Friedrich and Martha Marie Krueger Friedrich. Mr Friedrich was married to Dorothy Leone Mac Langs. He was employed as a phone installer for 40 years with Bell Telephone. He was a veteran of World War II. Surviving Mr Friedrich are his children, Richard Leo and Donna Friedrich of Grand Rapids, Kathleen Adel Friednch of New York, Rebecca and Michael Haglund of Rockford, Ellen Day of Grand Rapids, James and Teri Friednch of Indiana; ten grandchildren; sisters, Gertrude Pentimaki of Jenison, Meta Huizenga of Jenison, Cecilia and Roy Goodrich of Ron­ da. Dorothea and Andrew Komarchuk of Texas, xveral nieces and nephews Funeral services were held on Monday March 21, 1994 at St. Paul Lutheran Church with Reverend Robert Gerke officiating. Burial at Holy Corners Cemetery. Memonal contributions may be made to lhe St. Paul Lutheran Church Building Fund. Arrangements were made by the Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Caledonia �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 31. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Alma Lenz to mark her 80th birthday Wright-Frie engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Wright of Delton are proud to announce the enagement of their daughter Chanty Mane to Michael John Fne. son of Enc and Kathy Fne of Prairieville The bnde-to-be is currently attending Hope College. The future bridegroom is serving in the armed forces and is stationed in Georgia. A July 2nd wedding is planned Miller-Morris to be wed Aug. 28 Susan Rae Miller and Jerret James Moms were united on Aug. 28. 1993 at St. Cyril Catholic Church of Nashville. The bride is the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Miller of Hastings. The groom is the son of Montic and Priscilla Morris of Kalamo Janet Miller served -s the maid of honor Pam Hobert. Kim Vanca, and Kelli VanDenburg served as bridesmaids Amy Sebcst serv­ ed as the junior bride. Rick Woodman served as the best man. Chad Bush. Jack Hoben. and Robert Miller served as groomsmen. We would like to extend a special thanks to our family and friends. Alma Lenz will celebrate her 80th birthday Fnday. April 15. Carl, her husband of 57 years, and their children would like to extend an invitation to all her family and friends to help her celebrate this special day with a bir­ thday card shower in her honor. Her address is: 7035 Garbow Rd.. Middleville. Ml 49333 Tracks have 5 generations, anniversary There are now five generations in the Tack family Shown here arc (back from left) grandmother Brenda Heck of Ionia, mother Shelly Maag of Ionia, great-grandmother LocU Wood of Ionia and (front) great-great­ grandmother Nina Tack of Lacey and gre^i- Maple Valley teachers, staff still working without contracts by Teresa Frith Staff Writer With less than three months remaining in the school year. Maple Valley teachers and support staff are still without new contracts. Representatives from the teachers, support Alumni banquet will be June 11 The annual Hastings High School Alumni Banquet will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday. June II. at lhe high school cafeteria Punch bowl will be served at 6 p.m. and dinner. 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $9 and are available at Bosleys Pharmacy or from Lois Miller. 716 Grand Rapids St.. Middleville. Mich. 49333. Phone 795-3797. Names for alumnas of the year can be sent until April 15 to Roben Casey. 2525 Campground Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 great-grandfather Ted Tack of Lacy, holding great-great-grandson Gage Maag. Ted and Nina Tack also will have been married 65 years on April I They also have two other great-great-grandchildren staff and the school board met Wednesday. March 23, for a bargaining session, but seem no closer to a settlement. For the first time since negotiations started last year, a state mediator sal in at the meeting. Tom McGrail. Michigan Association of School Boards, said that while both sides discussed the financial situation in the district, no real progress was made. No list of demands has been made public The only time that a salary proposal has been made public was in August, when the MEA team proposed a settlement based on a formula that would have related 1993-94 salary schedule and hourly rate increases to district revenues for the same time. The board rejected that proposal. I-ast year, the district went through the first strike in its 30-ycar history before reaching an agreement. After classes were out for 10 days, the teachers received a 6 percent raise and the support staff a 5 percent raise. Teachers and support staff now are working under extensions of last year's contracts. McGrail said that another negotiation session would be held at lhe state mediator's office in Lansing the week of April 25. Haywood to celebrate her 90th birthday Meta Haywood will celebrate her 90th bir­ thday on April 9th. She has five children. 12 grandchildren, (1 deceased), and 23 great grandchildren. She would enjoy hearing from you at 205 Edgewater Dr.. St. Cloud. Fla. 34769 Five generations... GIRL, Kimberly Mane, bom al Pennock Hospital March 8 at 8:15 a.m. to Lisa and Don Johnson. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 M ozs. and 19% inches long BOY, Huston Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital March 8 at 3:19 p.m. to Shelley and Hanz Davis. Wyoming, weighing 7 lbs.. 11M ozs. and 20'/* inches long Redicks to observe golden anniversary April 15. 1994 will mark the 50lh wedding anniversary of Richard and Rita Redick of Hastings. They were married in St Louis. Mo. during World War II. Their children arc Richard and Sue Redick of Falls Church. Virginia and Carl and Liang Redick of Seattle. Washington. There are five grandchildren The couple lived in Chicago. Illinois. Col­ dwater. Kalamazoo. Traverse City. Saginaw. Clare and Vestaburg. Michigan before mov­ ing to Hastings Due to illness, there will be no celebration MARRIAGE LICENSES: Kevin Lee Villadscn. Battle Creek and Pen­ ny Lori Pierce. Battle Creek William David Addison Jr.. Battle Creek and Michele Renee Vickery. Battle Creek. Daniel Lee Richards. Freeport and Candy Sue Laster. Freeport. William Bnan Bailiff. Delton and Stacy Lee Kent. Delton Michael Glenn Ainslie. Hastings -nd Clara Louise Leonard. Hastings LEGAL NOTICES: HASTINGS CHAJOTW TOWNSHIP Regulat Board Meeting Morch 14. 1994 — 7 p.m Five board members pretent. Comm Fuhr 3 guests Minutes approved, treasurer s report accepted Rood trip sei for April 12 Write check for Barber Rood protect Amend pension plan Pay outstanding bills AdfOurned ot 7 45 Submitted by Bonme L Cruttenden Clerk Attested to by Richard C Thomas Supervisor .3 31) GIRL, Destiny Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital March 12 at 11:42 a.m. to Lori and Mike Hail. Woodland, weighing 10 lbs . 3 ozs. and 22% inches long GIRL, Tiffany Sue bom at Pennock Hospital March 13 at 10:55 a.m. to Tina and Bob Onego. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL, Elizabeth Mar e, bom at Pennock Hospital March 14 al 9:42 p.m. to Jenny and Brian Kienutske. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 5% ozs. and 19% inches long. GIRL, Ashley Margaret, bom at Pennock Hospital March 15 at 9:03 a.m. to Carleen and Andrew Shuster. Dowling, weighing 8 lbs.. 9 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Katlyn Sue Sunion. bom at Pennock Hospital March 15 al 10:19 a.m to Katina and Bernard Stanton. Freeport, weighing b lbs.. 6% ozs. and 20% inches long GIRL, Rebecca Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital March 15 al 7:56 a.m. to Sandra and Michael Ponsetto. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . 11 *4 ozs. and 20 inches long BOY. Zachanah James, bom at Pennock Hospital March 15 at 7:23 a.m. to Melissa Harvath and Rick Bolton. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 10% ozs. and 18% inches long BOY, Brandon Matthew, bom at Pennock Hospiul March 17 at 11:08 p.m. to Jared Thomas and Tracy Kohn. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 4K ozs. and 19 inches »ong. GIRL, Caitlan Anne, bom at Pennock Hospiul March 17 at 3:04 a.m. to Meagan McLaughlin, Nashville, weighing 9 lbs.. 8U ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Joseph Robert Longstreet, born March 23. 1994 at Beaumont Hospiul. Troy. Ml. to Roben and Cathy Longstreet, weighing 9 lbs.. 8 ozs. Grandparents are Jack and Gerry Longstreet of Hastings and Lee and Maureen Stroia of Bay City. Great-great grandma Hazel Nash, 90 years, Hastings; great-grandma Marie Ulrich, Scottville; and grandpa David Ulrich, dad Warren Ulrich and Jessica Renee Ulrich, 3 months old, Hastings. Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! 2 DAYS ONLY! DOT SALE GIRL, Amy Elizabeth Frank, bom at Pipp Hospiul on Feb 25 at 11:03 a.m. to Andrea and Don Frank, weighing 7 lbs.. 12% ozs and 19% inches long. Amy was welcomed by her brother David. The Thcrmapple Valley 'Dulcimer One-Jtyht Dulcimer 'Workshop If you have heard the beautiful sound of a harrvner dulamtr ana wondered what it would be df/ to play one, hen is your choice! The Thomapple Valley Dulcimer Society has generously vedunteend their time and instruments to introduce others to the an of iOanr This u class is dmittd to 20 participants and is fne for the evening. Wt hope to generate enough interest to develop a class. Dim: Tuesday, April 12,1994 TIME: 7-9 pm APOM: HHS Vocal Music Apan To Tjgister, Tlease Call the Hastings Adult & Community Ed. Office at 944-4414 STORE HOURS Friday 10 a.m - 8 p.m Saturday 9am- 5 30p.m JCP§nney �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 31. 1994 he says? What do you say. Ann’ Garden City. Mich. Dear Garden City: It's very difficult to reason with a person who secs no difference between swatting a mosquito and killing a cat And let us not overlook the fact (hat this wasn't just ANY cat. it was your beloved pct That Jimmy took this matter into his own hands to save $50 says a great deal about his lack of sensitivity I hope he secs this letter and the kids don't Ann Landers Dear T.F.: Your last sentence could be the 11 th commandment Thank you for those words of wisdom. Early quitter Dear Ann Landers: You were nght on lhe mark, with your response to “N.Y Parents.“ whose 16-year-dd. attractive, popular high school honor student daughter had asked for permission to smoke I found myself in a similar situation w hen I was a high school sophomore. 1 asked my parents if I could smoke (I had been smoking secretly for a year). My parents said they had no problem with my decision. However, they wanted me to do some research and write a 10-page essay, accompanied by photographs, on the long-and short-term effects of smoking. As part of my research, 1 was required to visit the area hospital to see firsthand several patients who were there with lung cancer I was also required to interview a oaticnt who had smoked for over 20 years and include his or her remarks in my essay. My parents ex­ plained that as long as I was making an in­ formed decision, they would not withhold permission to smoke I thought they were be­ ing very fair Well, after 1 finished doing my research, visited the hospiul and conducted my inter­ view. I discovered I had absolutely no desire to smoke. I quit then and there. That was 16 years ago, and I haven't touched a cigarette since. - Non-Smoker in Lombard. Ill. Dear Lombard: A standing ovation for your parents. How much better to allow the young smoker to make the decision based on firsthand observation. I highly recommend their technique. Keep reading for more on the subject: Get tough, parents Dear .Ann Landers: This is for those parents who don't know if they should let their 16-year-old daughter smoke. Both my parents surtcd to smoke when they were teen-agers. When my 15-year-old sister started smoking, they didn't feel they had the right to tell her to stop. 1 remember at the time trying to talk my sister into quitting, but she was convinced that smoking made her look more sophisticated and that it would help her stay thin. She wasn't at all concerned about what it might do to her health. That was almost 10 years ago. and I'm sure she couldn't quit now if she wanted to. Smok­ ing didn't keep her thin, and her persistent cough and the wrinkles around her mouth don't make her look very sophisticated. In­ cidentally. BOTH of our parents are now fighting cancer. Most teen-agers don't give a thought to long-term effects. It’s the parents’ respon­ sibility to lay down the law. and those who don't are failing their children badly. Tobacco Free la Illinois Noisy complaint Dear Ann Landers: Some people don’t know when they are well off. For example, that kvetch who wrote to complain about his neighbor's wind chimes. 1 wonder how he would like to change places with folks who live next to railroad tracks or down the road from a dog kennel And how about people who live near an air­ port or up the coast from a fog bom? Tell him off. Annie. - Bangor. Maine Dear Bang: You did And I thank you Pet insensitivity Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have been married for over five years. We are having a terrible problem, and I don't know what to do about it I love “Jimmy” very much, and he loves me. We have five children - three teen-agers from my first marriage and two daughters. Wc also had two cats that lived with me for four years before 1 married Jimmy. These cats were part of my family for a long time. Last year. “Tony.” the older cat. developed health and personality problems that we could no longer deal with He was blind in one eye and incontinent. Because of the mess in the house, wc kept the cats in the garage. The vet who treated Tony recom­ mended that we have him put to sleep. I prepared the children for this and asked Jimmy to take the cat to the Humane Society I found out that while the children and I were away from the house, instead. Jimmy put the cat in a box. hooked it up to the car exhaust and kilted him. When be told me what he had done. I was horrified. 1 find it hard to believe he would do such a brutal thing. Jimmy says I am being ridiculous. He insists it is no different from swatting a mosquito or killing a spider, and since we were going to have Tony euthanized anyway, he just saved us $50 I’m having a difficult time dealing with this. I cannot tell the children because they would never forgive Jimmy. Is this "no big deal” as Call. .945-9554 to place your SPRING Mace bad gift Dear Ann Landers: I'm a 17-ycar-old senior in high school getting reads for my future years in college My parents felt that my birthday gifts should he things I will be needing when 1 leave home They gave me two new outfits, a check to put in the bank and a calculator They also gave me something that has made me feel quite uneasy 1 see it every time I open my car door or enter the house -- a small canister of Mace 11 is attached to my key ring I'm an independent, self-reliant. intelligent girl whose parents have decided that the best way to prepare me for college is to arm me. I find this unsettling I guess I am also upset that as 1 begin my new life as a college stu­ dent. I am forced to be apprehensive and worry about my safety Do you have any thoughts on this subject ’ N.B.. Peoria, III. Dear Peoria: Not everyone will agree with me. but I would not adv^c a college girl to carry Mace. When she reaches for it. the would-bc assailant might think sh? is reaching for a gun. This could be fatal Far better for women to travel in pairs at night and stay out of dark and dangerous places Gem of the Day: Happiness makes up in height for what it lacks in length Gem of the Day: 1 wonder why the best in­ vestment opportunities always show up when you're broke Ann Landers' latest boklet. "Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S5 (this includes postage and handl ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O Bun 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 56) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. SPRING BREAK TIMEt..DRIVE CAREFULLY! GARAGE SALE (bake Odessa NEWS 'Tis Spring li is lime to turn your clocks ahead on Saturday night to be ready to be in sync with the rest of Michigan when you arise on Sunday morning Friends of the Library will not meet on Tuesday evening. April 5 due to the absence of key officers. The Second Indian Head Division Associa lion is try ing to find across the nation any ser­ vicemen or women who served in the 2nd In­ fantry Division The Michigan contact is Frank McNeely of 5499 Ann Drive at Bath. 48808 His telephone number is 641-6594 The national contact is in Texas French. German. Spanish. Japanese and Russian classes have been on the linguistic scene for some time as our society becomes mor< cosmopolitan and business interests in­ dicate a need for a common tongue with one's trading partner Now in Lansing a local cou­ ple has recruited two university graduates to lead a class in the Czechoslovak language The teachers arc in East Lansing because their husbands are working on their doctorates in chemistry Who knows’’ They might even toss in some recipes for Czech Koiache or teach uses for Povidla Elias Peters, who had been a guest of Robert Gierman. left last week by plane from Lansing for New Jersey, where he will spend the remainder of his American year with his brother before returning m May to his family and his employment with the government of India The landscape is changing On weekly trips to Ionia, changes take place week by week The new Canterbury Estates development on Tuttle Road across from the high school had one manufactured house The next week there were three Last week there were six At the comer of M-66 Slate Road and David Highway the topsoil has been bulldozed to the side and the land leveled, for what? Whatever is coming has not yet warranted any excava­ tion This is on the southeast comer, across lhe road from Wright-Way Carpet. On Thursday evening of last week, the board of directors of the Lake Odessa Com­ munity Library had their annual dinner meeting at Brann’s Restaurant al Cascade This was in appreciation of lhe services of director Bill Riggs who had resigned from the board a full year ago and of former librarian Shelley Hudson Shelley, husband Bob and baby Abigail attended, as did Bill and Donna Riggs and 20 others of the board and staff with their spouses. Shelley is now working three evenings and Saturday forenoons at another library. Bob. who is an editor with the Zondervan publishing company, now works at home half days and at the office half days. Work is under way at the Lake Odessa Depot for installation of lhe furnace and air conditioning equipment A Clarksville firm is doing the work. The new Ionia County directories published by lhe Greenville new spaper subsidiary. were delivered last week. Fallasburg Bridge is the photo thai graces the cover. A photo contest is conducted each year by the publishers to cap lure a winning image from the county and ad­ jacent towns covered by lhe directory. Local students who were on the recently published honor roll f.om Central Michigan University were Sara Banks and Karen Cunn­ ingham. Sara is the daughter of attorney James and Janet Banks and Sharlene and Von in The Reminder and The Banner ’ HOLY WEEK and ’ EASTER SERVICES First United Methodist Church 209 W. Green St.. Hastings MAUNDY THURSDAY, 6:30 P.M. Seder Meal A Lord's Supper (Call church to reserve - 945-9574) Special Offer Only Available thru May 20th, 1994! EASTER SUNDAY 8:00 8: 45 9: 30 10: 30 11: 00 A.M......................................... Sunrise Service A.M........................................ Easter Breakfast A.M......................................... Sunday School A.M............................... Coffee A Fellowship A.M................... Worship Service (Music by Chancel Choir A Guest Trumpet Player. Scott Thornburg) • Select Your New Apartment and Receive One Months Rent FREE! D Goodcmoot Karen is the daughter of Uoyd and Diane Cunningham First Congregational Church has plans in place for Easter Sunday The Sunrise service will be at 7 40 a m . followed by breakfast at 8 The Gary Mattsons and daughter Laurel will be hosts for the morning meal Worship service will be at 9 30 a ni and will include communion with Pastor M Keith McIver br­ inging the morning message and serving the elements Looking ahead, the Eastern Star chapter will meet on the second Tuesday . Apnl 12. and the Women's Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will meet on April 13 Lakewood Christian School's next dinner for the public will be a week later than usual due to conflict w ith Good Friday The dinner will be on April 8 at the Fellowship Hall downtown. On Saturday , several people gathered at the Caledonia library to mesh their efforts in assembling data on the pioneer McNaughton family which settled in Bownc and Caledonia townships in the mid 1800s. Members of the clan present during the day were Dick McNaughton of Middleville. Dean Helwig of Sumner. Janet Miller of South Bend, other km of McNaughton and others interested from an historical point of view of lhe locality, from Lake Odessa and Caledonia Bic youngest males of the family are now centered around Boyne Falls and Rockford. They arc sons of Donald Alexander McNaughton, who lives in Petoskey, and of Jack McNaughton, who has been a longtime Belding resident. Roger Campbell of Caledonia brought a copy of the Clan Campbell genealogy, which relates directly to this pioneer family Central United Methodist Church has coneluded its spring series of "Wonderful Wednesdays” with a roller skating party at Ionia Skateland. The Wednesday sessions will resume starting in July with evening classes for the entire family The June emphasis will be a Bible challenge for all ages Word is filtering back to Lake Odessa about lhe proposed return flight of the "Snow Birds” from Florida The Ross Krebs couple and the Orville Deckers have just been on a top to Hawaii. Carol (Champlin) Enz recently enjoyed a visit from Janet Badder of rural Ionia and the Jay Champlins of Belding, who shared with her their discoveries in researching Champlin family history. One is frustrated in searching old newspaper copies or microfilms because the style of writing obituaries often stated, as it did for their mutual aunt. Sarah Champlin. 97. of Clarksville, that she was survived by six children, but their names were not given. Workmen have been seen working on lhe interior of the Faro's Pizza double brick building on Fourth Avenue. The popular eating place was heavily damaged by fire months ago. Also, a new front entrance has been built. Workers have been noted al the former G & W building in lhe 1100 block of Fourth Avenue IVilcn have been set at the rear of the adjacent block/trainc building used for years as a radiator shop and later as part of the farm implement business of G & W. Recently elected village trustees have been sworn in by the exciting village clerk Julane Beglin. They are Fred Wiselogle. Janet Banks and Alien Swift. Swift is a veteran member of the council, elected for another term in the March 14 election. Wiselogle was one of only two candidates for three spots on the council. so he was appointed several weeks before the election and has been serving already Banks was a successful write-in candidate with 55 votes as opposed to another announced can­ didate. Rogre Barnum, who garnered 22 votes. There arc two or more residents who had write-in votes from one or two voters. Others sworn in earlier were the new presi­ dent. William Riggs, who left his council seat to run for the presidency, and Teresa Stuvc, who ran for village clerk. Treasurer Suzanne Johnson also was re-elected • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held March 29. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. REV. PHILIP L. BROWN. 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Call your local investment represen­ tative today for more details. Mark Christensen For information and lours. 228 N. Church St.. Hastings please call_S(ayv Sanders al 616-945-3553 1-800-288-5220 1-800-945-5871 Hastings 150 W Court Middleville 435 Arlington Bellevue: 115 N Mam Office hours: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Mon. - Fri. Nashville 203 N Main Caledonia 9265 Cherry Valley Wayland 156 W Superior One Village Dr. • Hastings. Ml 49058 Or By Special Appointment "A Great Place To Come Home To" S Edward D. Jones & Co.‘ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31. 1994 — Page 9 ' ---------------------------------- ---------------- Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH From Time V—-------------------------------------------------------------------- - George "Banty" Cramer by Joyce Weinbrecht George Franklin Cramer was bom June 15. 1863. in Bedford. Mich . the son of Alex­ ander and Frances Cramer He was one of five children. He had a brother Charles, a sister Ada. and two sisters who died in infancy The Cramer family moved to Missouri at one point II is not clear whether George went with them and returned to Michigan at a later time, or if he just stayed on after the family moved His children did not remember ever meeting their grandparents. Alexander and Frances An article written by Mr Cramer in his later years tells about his experiences al Quimby School while he was a student there. It was titled. “A Sliver Earned a Brand New Suit.” Mr. Cramer writes:. “When I was a boy of about 12, I attended school at Quimby. Bumie Messer was the teacher. I will admit that I was mischicvious, and I did so many pranks that I was credited with doing about everything that happened in the school room that should not have occur­ red. So it didn't make much difference what it was. I was blamed “One day. someone threw a piece of rubber on the hot stove in lhe school ro^m. You can imagine how it smelled. Someone laid it onto me. though I didn't do it. Of course Bumie look me to task for it. For a wonder, he asked me if I did it and I said that 1 didn't, but my reputation for mis<nicf making was so well known that he doubted my word. 1 couldn't convince him that I didn't (do it]. So he yank­ ed me out of my seat, laid me across his chair. (Pictures courtesy of Susan Hinckley, Maple Valley News.) took a kindling board, and went after me. He laid it on good and stout. It happened that the board broke and a share of it penetrated my trousers and didn't stop al that, it entered the skin and flesh. The sliver measured one inch in length and was a halt inch through al the top. and it was three cornered. 1 knew that a big sliver was there and that it hurt, but the teacher didn't. I asked him to let me go home, ba he said 'no'. But when he went to help one of the scholars with his studies. I sneaked out of the school and ran home. He sent two boys after me. but they missed out “Soon after I reached home, my father took me to Hastings to Dr. E.F. Brown's office. Maybe some of your readers remember him and his brother. Dr l.W. Brown The doctor removed the sliver and fixed me up. I was game and went to school the next day. 1 sat on the edge of my seat He came to me and said, 'Frank, sit up in your seat!' 1 answered ‘teacher. I can’t.' and he started to seat me properly. I said ’Just wait a minute' 1 took a piece of paper out of my pocket and handed it to him saying. “There is a piece of your kindling board.' He looked at it and turned as white as a sheet. At recess I proved to him what he had done That nigh* he sent a note to my parents asking if he could come home with me the next night. My mother sent a note by me saying ‘Sure you are welcome to come.' So he came that Thursday night. "Bumie told my parents that he warned to see me in Hastings the next Saturday. Wc met him there and he took me to R.J. Grant s store and bought me a suit of clothes, lhe first suit I ever had. He did not there. He bought me a shirt, a necktie and two suits of underware, a pair of shoes and two pairs of stockings. And was I a proud kid? I surely was. ‘Bumie was a good teacher and we all lov­ ed him. A few weeks after that. I jokingly said: 'Teacher, have youg got any more of that board?*' He asked me 'why?' I said. ’Give me a sliver on the other side.* He wanted to know why 1 made such a request I answered, ’My father needs a new suit too.’ And we both laughed." He also wrote an article about Hanchett Mills Folks, which appeared in the Hastings Banner in Octol er 1942. | Hanchett Mills was located on Section No 6 of Maple Grove Township on the banks of the H;«h Bank Creek). He writes: "I learn Liat Mr. Orlo Roush now owns the property, and it appears that he has erected a tourist camp on the old creek bottom. 1 hear that it is a nice place for teachers to take classes for marshmallow or weenie roast*, with a program And he requests that the gate be closed when you enter the place. He would fed terribly about it if he went there some morning to milk his cows and found instead a herd of deer nibbing the pasture, and on ac­ count of the law. he couldn't shoot them until the hunting season opens Wot’dn’l that be a mess0 So if any of my readers go there, please don't forget what 1 say about opening and shutting the gate. “Well I do remember that old grist mill. When I was a boy i used to go with my father to that mill with a yoke of oxen. What fun I had playing with that little two-wheel truck. George F. “Banty" Cramer. Nora Tobias Cramer and George Franklin "Banty" Cramer. piaymg the down r 1927. pictured w.th George and Eleanor Kellogg One day while we were there I saw them load barrels of flour on a long wagon and start for Battle Creek with a yoke of oxen hauling the load. It tooi two days to make the round tnp. When they returned they brought back sup­ plies for the neighborhood "A few words about the Roses. Mr Rose loved to hunt, trap and fish. I was over there one day thai I can recall Mother Rose was making fried cakes She said to me. 'Frankie, do you know what I fned those cakes in?’ 1 said, no ' She answered. It was coon grease * 1 suppose she thought that would spoil my appetite for them, but I told her 1 didn't care, for they were good and I wasn't the least bit disturbed. ”1 think Mr. Rose's sons inherited their father's liking for hunting and fishing. I remember when Ed Hyde was made game and fish warden, he used to pick this and that ycung chap and haul them into court for violating the game and fish laws. So some of us younger ones chipped in a dollar apiece and decided we would fight back Well, he ar­ rested two of the Rose boys. I think it was Lou and Frank. He took them to Phil Colgrove, who was then prosecutor Of course, our crowd was there. I remember what Mr. Colgrove said to Ed when he brought in these two young boys. Phil said to Mr. Hyde. ’When you rob the cradle again in your work as game and fish warden, please bring a bottle or two of milk for the little fellows, for they get hungry ’ I remember the verdict was no cause for action' and the justice dismissed the case. Yours 'til next time. Banty Cramer." As a young man. Frank Cramer was thought to have worked in Michigan logging camps and by his own account in the Hastings Banner, Aug. 27. 1942, he once joined the Ringling Brothers Circus. He wrote in an article for the Banner: “My name is George F. Cramer, or Banty Cramer as you may prefer. I answer to both names so it's up to you to call me either or both or neither. 1 have been asked to tell something of my early life — so here goes. “When I was young. I liked excitement and fun. so I joined up with Ringling Bros. Circus for three years. The first year I cared for six hones, four of which were trick hones. I had to keep that four well groomed and rehearse them in their tricks between shows. 1 drove them in the parade part of that first year. The second year I looked after seven elephants One was an old socket, weighing nearly three tons. I caHedHlhwMtkt ."From that size they‘rim down tb vW*y ‘much smaller. Take it from tpe that I had my troubles for a time, but fortunately they knew me from lhe fact that I was with the show the year before An elephant has a mighty good memory I can tell you. So my troubles with them were less on that account "When wc stuck a place where the elephants could bathe, 1 had to hold Mike on shore while the rert were in the waler 1 can tell you he didn't like that too much. But I had his good will and we got along. I'd say fair. When we had our free show exits ide the tent. I would say. ‘Mike, do you want your back scratched?' If he did be would stick out his trunk. I would sit astride it and he would toss me up onto his back and 1 would take a broom and a pail of water and give his back a good scrubbing, which he enjoyed When I had finished. I would say, ’AH right. Mike.' Then I would sit on his head and slide down and he would catch me with his trunk and let me down easily to the ground. One day over in Milwaukee, wc got into quicksand with the heavy band wagon Wc were in. too and I don’t mean maybe. We hooked on eight horses, but they couldn't budget it. So I got old Mike with a heavy harness on. but lhe band wagon with the band in it wouldn't budge. So 1 hooked up another elephant. Same old story, the big wagon was still in the quicksand. By this time, Banty's Irish was thoroughly roiled. 1 got into Mike’s harness myself, told the band boys to ‘look out for your hats.' When 1 gave the second pull the wagon came out so quick that it un­ joined four of the necks of lhe players and smashed most of their instruments I had done a fair day 's work and we got to the next place on time. I could tell more about that second year ba I guess this will answer. “My third year with the Ringling shows was the easiest of my life as J acted perfectly natural, no exertion at all. I wore one of those funny suits with a little white peaked hat and with :ny face painted. 1 chased the greased pig and did lots of funny stunts. Acting the darned fool was easy for me. it came so natural 1 could tell a lot of things, but I guess your readers have seen fool makers. I was one of that type. When the lady who performed with the big snakes in one of the sideshows was sick for two weeks. I look her place in that show. 1 wore her clothes and the snakes didn'i know the difference, so we got along all right. I did enjoy myself for I just love snakes twin­ ed about my neck But not in my boots, not for me. 1 never had 'em but I've seen and helped care for fellows that did have 'em “Well. I guess this is enough nonsense for this time. You m?y hear from me again, if you can stand for this one We’ll see how it works out. “Now a word to all my readers* Take it or leave it. believe it or not Don't believe too much of it. 1 have some bigger ones Yours truly. George F. Cramer, or Banty or both." In 1889 he married Linon. (Nora) Diane Tobias of Dowling, daughter of Carmen and Clementine Hall Tobias. George worked at several occupations following his marriage to Nora, including being a street car conductor in Battle Creek, driving delivery wagon for Wright Bros Grocery in Hastings, the Wool Boot factory in Hastings and a factory job in Grand Rapids where the family lived around 1908. -------------- J The growth industry called “govt.11 and tax tips to slow it down As we all sit down to fill out our taxes for 1993. it's a good time to ask. "How bid do we want government to be?" In 1990. federal, state and local governments consumed 9 per­ cent of families' income By 1930. it had in­ creased to 12 percent and in I960, to 27 per­ cent Today, an average working family in Michigan pays 42 cents of every dollar it earns to local, slate, and federal governments in taxes. This growth in government spending at all levels has changed the family budget dramatically. We cannot continue lo look to government to solve more and more of our problems The solution is for us to decide we can do without more government — to decide we arc better off spending our own money. While each of us must pay our lawful share of taxes, we can work together to make legislators wake up and realize government should not grow so much To keep taxes down, we have to sun asking government for less and assume a greater responsibility for ourselves, our family, and our community. In the meantime, here arc a few tax ups that 1 have collected: • If you’re hiring someone to do your tax return, find out what they will do and how much they will charge. • Exemptions for 1993 arc worth $2,350 each. Make sure you claim yourself, your spouse, and all dependents • If itemized deductions an. higher than the standard deduction (3.700/single. $6.200/jomt return), consider using Schedule A. • If income was less than $23,050 and you had at least one child living at home for half the year, you can claim an Earned Income Tax Credit worth up to Si.900 (schedule E1C). • If you pay someone to care for a child under age 13 or a disabled spouse while you work or look for work, you may be eligible for a Child and Dependent Care Credit up to $1,440. (Form 2441 or Schedule 2 - I040A). • If you pay your own health insurance and have self-employment income, you may be eligible to deduct 25% of your health in­ surance premiums on Line 26 on form 1040. • For unclaimed deductions for prior years, consider filing an amended return. In 1914 the family moved to Nashville to the house at 417 Reed St., where Banty lived until he could no longer live alone and entered the Barry County Infirmary Dec. II, 1942. In Nashville, he pursued several occupa­ tions He managed the pickle factory owned by Doman’s of Hastings, located on Sherman Street. The company rented ground in the area, planted cucumbers, hired local people to hoe and pick the crop, processing them in huge vats and finally shipping them out by railroad in wooden whiskey barrels It was told that when the barrels came in they sometimes had remnants of whiskey left in them, which Banty carefully drained out for consumption. He also raised hogs along the Thomapple River and sold them for some extra income. He also nun the local outhouse cleaning ser­ vice. using a "sea van ger" wagon to make his pickups He got the nickname “Banty" in 1902 while he was working for Wright Bros in Hastings. He was asked by the brothers to ride a horse which they owned, in the races al the Barry County Fair for them. He was a short fellow. 5*1" tall. Nora, his wife, was much taller than he was. They gave him lhe name "Banty " in reference to his size and probably his feistiness for this event. Wnghts told him that if he won the race they would buy his wife Nora a new hat. He won. She got the new hat. and the name “Banty" stuck from then on. Banty and Nora had four children. Ben­ jamin. Franklin bom Sept. 30. 1892; Jay C., bom June II. 1894; Czarena Mae. bom Sept. 10. 1897. and Edwin, bom April 17. 1904. who lived only eight months. Following World War I. in lhe winter of 1918-1919. there was a severe epidemic of in­ fluenza that claimed millions of lives all over the world. The United States, lhe state of Michigan. Barry County and the village of Nashville were not spared There were many sick people and many deaths. Those who were ill and those who recovered were ven weak and unable to care for themselves During that winter Banty and daughter Rena made daily rounds to the homes of the sick. They wore face masks and made every effort to protect themselves from the disease. They assisted them with nursing chores, house cleaning chores, made repairs, obtaining fuel for the hearing and cooking stoves and delivering baskets of food, which Nora spent her days preparing. Neither of them caught tlsc flu. though Ban­ ty was worn out by the end of the winter from lhe strain and exertion of his role as Good Samaritan Banty Cramer had a keen sense of humor, as was demonstrated by his somewhat longue in cheek writings of the 1940s This ability and desire to entertain others stayed with him all of his life, even to the end when he enter­ tained fellow patients at the County Infirmary with his stories of the past In the Hastings Banner of Aug 20. 1942, he wrote "My Grandfather's Story had Moral" about his grandfather. B.C Cramer: “My grandfather came from Germany when a young man He worked seven years to learn the blacksmith and wagon trade. 1 do not think a nicer man ever lived, very honest and truthful in all his dealings with his fellow man. He told me this story when I was a small boy. and I have never forgotten it: “He and Grandma landed in Philadelphia. Penn . in an early day and he got a job. In those days what we call hotels were called taverns Then stock buyers traveled on horseback and earned quite an amount of money with them (Form 1040XX) • If you turned 65 in 1993. don't forget that you’re "old" now and can claim an extra credit for the elderly or disabled (Schedule R or 3). If you're over 55. don't forget the one­ time capital gain exclusion on the sale of your home (Form 2119). • If earned income was less than S35.OOO/single or $50.000/joint, you may be eligible to deduct up to $2,000 put into an in­ dividual retirement account. (IRA). • The sales tax in Michigan goes up May I For large purchases, you may want to con­ sider shopping early Also, for the property tax reduction, be sure to get your Homestead Declaration to the assessor by Mas I • In case you can't complete your tax return on time, a 4-month extension for filing is available by filing Form 4868. It’s worth your while to spend a couple of hours figuring out how to save some of your hard-earned dollars. Visiting evangelist to lead Assembly of God meetings Evangelist Don Sanderson will be guest minister at the Hastings Assembly of God for a scries of meetings sum ng Sunday morning. The first sessions will be on Sunday at 10:40 a.m. and 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday. April 4-6. James A. Campbell, pastor of the church, said. “Don Sanderson is a man whose heart is to see a genuine love of God in this genera lion. Through the preaching of God's word, you will be challenged to know God in a per­ sonal way and lo experience revival in your personal life." Sanderson's messages arc expected to deal with issues facing the church and nation, and with using Biblical principles to see change The church is located at Ib74 West State Road For more information, call 948-9270 "One night one of these stock buyers put up at a Philadelphia tavern. The next morning he started to buy stock. He was gone, ba a short time later the hone came back minus his rider. The people formed a posse ano started the search on a long crossing. They found where the hooe hwl luraedenwnd .ixl ><uied beck for lown. The dogs barked up a hollow tree. Members of the posscc look a long stick, reached up into the holloU with it and pulled down a shirt with a bullet hole in the back of it and in front. The dogs kept at work and found the body of the slock buyer behind a big log. It was lacking a coat and shirt. An investigation found that the coat lhe dead man had worn was being worn by one of the men in the posse. There were bullet holes through the coal corresponding exactly with the holes found in the hollow tree and in the body of the murdered man. The man wearing the coat was arrested, charged with the crime and confess­ ed it. So they took him back to town. "The posse felt that such a criminal did not deserve and should not have a trial for the crime he had confessed. So they fixed a rude scaffold, tied a rope around his neck and ask­ ed him if he had anything to say for himself. He said — and here is the moral — he said ‘To all concerned, old or young, large or small, black or white When I was a boy and went to school 1 stole pins, pencils and many other things, and as I grew up 1 became a thief. My father said that stealing hale things led to stealing big things and now it has led me to murder a man for his money. Fathers and mothers cannot begin too early with their children to teach them to be strictly honest. Children, you should never steal even a pin or anything else. If you are honest and true, you need net fear that someone will put a rope around your neck for a serious crime, the training for which is stealing little things Crime grows, so wc should never start on that road." "Will close for this time. You may hear from me again. George F. ‘Banty’ Cramer." Banty was always quick to play the clown At the annual Harvest Festival in Nashville, he would be found in his clown outfit enter­ taining lhe crowds as well as al other events of the day. He and Vern Staup did a Maggie and Jiggs routine at one of the annual corned beef and cabbage supers staged by the Knights of Pythias Banty was Jiggs and Vern was Maggie. He usually entered the Hancst Festival Parade with a horsedrawn wagon which car­ ried an out house to advertise his scavenger business. Nora Tobias Cramer died of cancer on July 13. 1922. at the age of49. Banty. not a man to live alone, married twice more. On Dec. II. 1942. at the age of 79 he could no longer manage to live alone He gave up the house on Reed Street in the village of Nashville and moved to the Barn County Infirmary, where he lived until his death on March 12. 1949. at the age of 85. He is buried with Nora and Ed­ win in the Lakeview Cemetery in the village of Nashville. He left behind a heritage of courage, the echo of laughter, and memories of deeds well done. Sources: The Hastings Banner. Aug. 20. 1942. Aug. 27. 1942. Oct 1942 Barry County Vital Stitics. Barry County Clerk’s Office: Memories of the Past. Susan Hinckley. Maple Valley News. Nashville. Feb. 10. 1981. and Nov. 3. 1987. Thomapple In­ firmary Records, from 1925 through 1949. Page 44. entry No. 15. Barr'. County History 1985 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 31, 1994 ( Woodland NEWS .. by Catherine Lucas Supervisor Doughs Mackenzie presented a resolution to Glendon Curtis for his 30 years of service to the Woodland Township Fire Department al the Township Board meeting last week Curtis is now the longest-in-service member of the department, which honored Curtis with a plaque earlier Fire Chief Doug H<x>n brought the plaque to show the Woodland Township Board and their guests at the meeting It has to be sent away for a cor­ rection on Glendon's name before he can keep it. Also at the Woodland Township Board meeting, Charlie Nystrom. director of Barry County 911. spoke and introduced four representatives of the Motorola Corporation who came to try to resolve any problems the Woodland Fire Department and Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance might be having with the service. A radio tower now has been in­ stalled in Woodland and it is hoped this will eliminate the occasional blank spots that have occurred in the communications between 911 m Hastings and Woodland Fire Departments and Lake wood Ambulance. The fire department reported two runs dur­ ing the previous months, including one to assist the ambulance crew in loading a patient Hoort also reported that the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, with the support of the Michigan Fire Chiefs’ Associa­ tion and the Michigan State Firemen’s Association again is asking for a burning moratorium from Apnl 16 through May 15 During this penod. lhe DNR will not issue burning permits Burning still will be permit­ ted in metal burning barrels as long as they have a metal grate or cover with holes no larger than 3/4 inch in size. Hoort also reported the fire department's large tanker is only carrying 3.000 gallons of water instead of the capacity 5,000 until load limits are off secondary roads. If there is a major fire, lhe truck will be loaded to its full capacity for lhe second trip. It was reported that some spring cleaning up has been done at the cemetery, such as remov­ ing large limbs that dropped dunng the winter Ralph and Mildred Townsend's bam on Barnum Road burned last Wednesday evening anu was totally lost. The Woodland, Lake Odessa. Hastings and Nashville fire depart­ ments and Freeport firemen responded and kept any other buildings from burning. Thirty-seven firemen were working at the barn when another grass fire al Martin and Brown was reported as being at Martin and Barnum. The Hastings Fire Department found the fire despite three mile error and handled it. Kendra Smith, who had her I Ith birthday Saturday, was hit by an automobile while crossing a street in Lake Odessa Friday even­ ing. She was thrown onto the Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan driveway and transported to Pennock Hospital by ambulance, but was not seriously injured and was home on Saturday for her birthday. Kendra had some damaged teeth and dental work lias already been started The driver of the car was Holly Smith who was not considered rcsposible for the accident and not cited. Enca Buxton had surgery at Butterworth Hospital Monday morning as an outpatient and was home soon after Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL AAorch 14. 1994 Common Council mot in regulor session in tho City Holl. Council Chambers. Hatting*. Michigan, on AAonday March 14. 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray proaiding. I. Present at roll call wore members: Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Ketchum Jasperse. Moy. While. 2 Hodge to the Flag 3. Chairman ol the Borry County Board ot Commisstonors Orvm AAoora was presen* and discuss­ ed the airport grant of $900,000 which requires a 5% local match of $45,000 shored by the City ond County. He stated that the 5% must be paid up front The Airport has approximately $20,000 some in a surplus account to be used toward the $45 000 and will need about $10,000 from the City ond County. He is requesting the city to approve $10,000 toward the match and their 94 95 contribu­ tion to the Airport of $12,000 to be poid now to allow them to hr*ve the up front money They will be widening runway 41230 from 50 to 75 ft.: resur­ facing taxiway ABC. and work on taxiway E total­ ing $1.011.268. An additional $3,500 may be nestl­ ed in the future. Councilperson Ketchum stated that she did not remember voting on the expen­ diture for lhe grant previously and questioned whether if was handled properly. She asked Moore who signs the grant. He stated that the Air­ port Commission con sign. She asked if they could «W*V for a grant without approval of the City ex­ penditure. Moore stated that the application could be mode. Mayor Prolem Campbell stated it had been committed live years ago. Tho current five year pion runs 1994-99. Ketchum said she would drop the matter but it didn't sound ethical. She d»d favor the project Moved by May, supported by White that the City pay the 94/95 appropriation of $12,000 from the contingency fund Yoos: White. Moy. Jasperse Ketchum. Hawkins, Campbell. Brower. Bloom. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by May. supported by White to ap­ prove tho transfer of $10,000 for the Airport grant match from contingency with proper budget ad­ justments to 101-958-969. Yoas: Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins, Ketchum. Jasperse, May. White. Absent: None. Carried 5 Moved by Moy. supported by Jasperse that the $3,500 bo referred lo the budget committee for consideration for additional monies for the grant project Yeos Al! Absent None. Carried 6. Councilman Jasperse stated that Bill Hefforon was at the last Planning Commission on a major change on Hanover Village. Tho county wonts an office complex which would require a movement of the rood. There wos also a concern on the sewer line capacity. He stated that this would come before council in ordinance form. Planning hold a public hearing ot their March 7 meeting. Moved by Moy. supported by White that Jones ond Henry Engineers look into tho capability of sower line lo handle additional capacity and the impact on the system at a cost of $2,000 to be paid by the Water and Sewer Fund. Yeas: White. Moy, Jasperse. Ketchum. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bloom. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Joe Rahn. JEDC/incubator director gave on in­ cubator report. He requested permission lo apply for a grant for a sewer project lift station on Starr School Road for E.W. Bliss which wants to oxpond ond create 40 to 50 new jobs. The Cost of the pro­ ject wos $280,000 and the Bliss investment could be used for matching funds. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that tho grant application for potential wafer ond sewer lift station ond matching funds be referred to h.e Water and Sewer Committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None Carried. 8. Mc~^u by Jasperse. supported by Brower that tho AAorch 14. incubator report be received ond fil­ ed. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 9. Councilperson White stated that tho Finance Committee hod 'eceivod o letter from Attorney Fekkos requesting additional time lo get more in­ formation on several issues concerning the City ond tho Riverside Cemetery project ond should hove more information at the next meeting. 10. Moved by May, supported by Hawkins that the minutes of February 2t’ 1994 be approved as roaJ ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. I1. Invoices rood Kent Oil Co..$10,007.85 Mom St. Planning Co1.272.37 AAorton Salt6 822.48. AAoved by Moy. supported by Ketchum that the above invoices be approved as read Yeas Bleam Brower. Compboll. Hawkins. Ketchum. Jasperse. AAay. White. Absent None. Carried 12. AAoved by Brower, supported by White that the invoices lor Consumers Power for Electric $1,453.68 ond Gas $5,562.84 for the Incubator be approved. Yoos White. May. Jasperse. Ketchum. Hawkins. Campbell. Brewer. Bloom. Absent: None. Carried. 13. AAoved by White, supported ty May that tho invoices to Lansing Community College for $50.00. MML $15.00 ond Kellogg Volley Community Col­ lege for $20.00 be paid from Designated Training with proper budget adjustment to *101 -301 -960.20 Yeas Bloom, Brower Campbell. Hawkins. Ket­ chum. Jasperse May White Absent None Carried 14 AAoved by Moy supported Oy Brower that the following invoices be pond from the Water Bond Account $30.00 Ketchum Machine $51,224.00 Tonka Equipment Co Yeos White May Jasperse Ketchum. Hawkins Campbell Brower Bleam Ab­ sent None. Carried 15. AAoved by White supported by Brower that rhe following invoices be poid from contingency with repayment by DDA Brians Tire $40.00 M.C. Smith2.078.31 Quality Form ond Fleet 9 27 Volley Industrial Products123.09 Consumers Power Co 39.00 Yeas: Bloom. Brower. Campbell Hawkins. Ket­ chum. Jasperse May White Absent None Carried 16 AAoved by White, supported by Moy that the invoice to Getaway 2000 for $3,774.00 for com­ puter lor Assessors office be paid from Designated Computer Software Account with budget adjust­ ment to *101 -209-977. Yeas: White. May. Jasperse. Ketchum. Hcwkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleom. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 17. AAoved ny Jasperse. supported by White that the following 'orrespondence be received ond placed on file: —Minutes of 2-9-94 of Maple Lidge Historic District Study Committee —Minutes of 2-16-94 Cable Access Committee —Minutes of 2-28-94 Barry County Central Dispatch Technical Commitlee. —Minu es of 3-7-94 Planning Commission meeting —Minutes of 3-8-94 DDA meeting. —letter of 3-9-94 from Attorney Fekkes ond check on TRIAD bankruptcy cose. —Letter of 3-2-94 from Hastings Sonitory Service extending Invitation to tour facility. —Copy ol Solid Waste Amendments. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 18. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that elected and appointed officials be allowed to at­ tend the Region II meeting in Mason with necessary expenses April 21. 1994. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 19. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the letter ol March 5. from Doug Mephom re­ questing permission to use Fish Hatchery soccer field on Saturdays after Foster thru June 4. for 11. 12. 13 ond 14 year olds be referred to the Porks committee. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried 20. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Ketchum that the petition dated 9/93 from merchants to hold Summertest downtown be received ond plac­ ed on file. Ketchum slated that the summaries! committee hod discussed the petition and voted 17-2 to have at the park. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. '•‘1. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by White that the AAorch 10. 1994 letter from Southeastern School principal Chris Warren, requesting use ol Fish Hat­ chery Pork on Friday. May 27th from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for "Art in the Pork" be approved under the Director of Public Services. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 22. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by White that the request of AAorch 10. from Joseph LoJoye to use Fish Hatchery Park and City support of $1.500 be referred to the Budget Committee. Yeos: All. Absent None. Carried. 23. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Ketchum that the Director of PuUic Services be allowed to attend with necessary expenses meetings on the Michigan statewide long-range transportation pion os outlined in AAorch 11. correspondence from the Cor rod i no Group — Mearl Talsmo. M-DOT Pro­ ject Manager. Year: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. AAoved by Jasper**. supported by Whv'.e that the letter of AAorch 7. from M-DOT ond sample resolution for agreement lo participate In 50% of cost installation ond future maintenance of a three phase signol ol M-43 ond Woodland be received ond placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 25. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the City Attorney be authorized to draft a resolution lor M-DOT approving the City to agree to 50% of the cost of installation and maintenance ot a cost estimated at $1.000 for installation ond $500 maintenance Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried 26. Solid Waste Amendment passed out to Coun­ cil. Public hearings to be held AAay 12. at 7:00 p.m. ond AAay 20. ot 1:30 p.m. in the HHS Lecture Hall. 27. AAoved by Bleom. supported by AAay that the request from Leonard Irvin Jr. dated 2-26'93 to purchase railroad right of way off Airport Rood of approximately 900 feet by 100 feet be approved of a cost equal to the City purchase price plus legal foes, with City retaining subsurface rights on the 50 fl. North of railroad right of way center line, ond tho City Attorney be authorized to prepare tho necessary paper work for the sale. Yeas: iX'eom, Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Jasperse. Ntoy. White. Noys Ketchum. Absent: None. Carried. 28. AAoved by Bleom. supported by Brower that the request from Pelor Pentinga dated AAorch 22. 1993 to purchase roilrood right of way off Airport Road of approximately 900 feet by 100 feet be ap­ proved at a cost equal to the City purchase price plus legal fees, with City retaining subsurface rights on the 50 ft. North ol railrood right ol way center line, ond the City Attorney be authorized to prepare the necessary paper work for the solo Yeos: White. AAay. Jasperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower Bleom Noy* Ketchum Ab*ent None Carried. 29 Councilper*on Bleom stated that the reque*t from Tex Timm is still under investigation and in committee The request from Tubbs, to use Adrounie house os a bed and breakfast, and ask­ ing use of city parking spaces (6) hod o committee vote of 2-1 to recommend the City Attorney prepare on easement for ingress ond egress not to exceed 25 years. After much discussion ond many opposed to the 25 year easement ond not provision for what happens if the bed and breakfast foils, house is torn down, or use changes or property is said. It wos put to a vote. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Bleom that the recommendation of the Property Committee to allow a 25 year lease for six spaces within tho reasonable proximity of Adrounie property be allowed Yeas: Brower Nays Bloom Campbell. Howkm* Ketchum Jasperse Moy White Ab*ent None DENIED 30 AAoved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that tho matter concerning lhe Tubbs request be referred bock to the Property Committee lo work out another suggestion ond return ol the next meeting 3/28'94. Yoos All Absent None Corned 31. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Howklns that Ordinance <267 An Ordinance to Amend tho Zoning Mop under Section 3.22 from R-2 (Residen­ tial) to A-1 (Apartment District) on Lots 900 ond 901 except tho North 12 fl. of Lot 900 ond 901 ond the North 1/2 of Lots 963 ond 964 be adopted Yeas White. Moy Jasperse. Ketchum Hawkins Campbell. Brower. Bloom. Absent: None. Carried. 32. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that Ordinance <268: An Ordinance ta Amend the Zoning Map under Section 3.22 from R-2 (Suburban Residential) to A-0 (Apartment/Offices) on Lot 413 ond the unnumbered Lots North of 413 ond 414 be adopted. Yoos: Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Ketchum. Jasperse. AAay. White. Absent None. Carried. 33. AAoved by White, supported by Brower that the Revenue and Budget Status reports lor 2/28 '94 be received ond placed on filo. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 34. AAoved by White, supported by AAay that tho Personnel AAanual be amended as follows: Article III. Section 10 be deleted ond the followng added Tho City of Hostings will comply with tho Universal Military Training Service Act. which insures re­ employment for employees who leave duty without pay for the Armed Force* ol the United States, a* well os military leave for National Guard duty of tho state, in which they reside, up to a maximum of thirty (30) days of tho calendar year. Such military leave will not reduce tho emplyee s tenure in computing the employee's eligibility for vocation and/or related employee benefits. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 35. Moved by White, supported by Btower that Article VI. *13 Rules of Conduct. *15 (prohibiting the use of property and equipment belonging to the City for personal use or gain) be amended to odd Volunteer firefighters who use their personal vehicles for fire runs, may wash those vehicles under the following restrictions — os currently directed by tho Fire Chief — I.O. during the week cor washing by volunteer firefighters is to be done after 4:30 p.m.. with persmission of driver in charge and must bo out by 9:00 p.m. Weekends and holidays volunteer firefighter cars may bo washed at anytime, with permission of driver in charge. Cleaning tho area is expected. Yoas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 36. Councilman Ketchum stated that the bids on Tyden pork Phase I went to the low bidder of Cycon Enterprises for $83,449.19 but must be approved by the DNR first ond should bo back In 2-3 weeks. M.C. Smith also has a grant application duo 4/1 on Phose II of Tyden Park Through the Land ond Water Trust Fund for 157.175 with a 25% match and wifi require a resolution adopted at tho next meeting io meet the April 1. deadline. Ketchum requested a Porks and Recreation meeting at 6:15 before the next council mooting. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Bleom that the matter of the grant application be referred to tho Parks and Recreation Committee and to tho Finance and Personnel and report bock al tho next mooting. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 37. AAoved by Ketchum, supported by White that council approve tho concept of having Summertest 94 at Fish Hatchery Park, pending approval ol Department hoods and Summertest Committee. Summertest Committee to come bock before coun­ cil on how problems will bo solved ond answer council co.-Kerns. Yoos: White. AAay. Jasperse. Ket­ chum, Bloom. Nays: Brower. Campbell. Howklns. Absent. None. Carried. 38. Mayor Gray stated that Vern Ehlers will bo at the Fire Station Saturday. April 30 from 10-11:30 a.m. for those wishing to attend. 39. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by White that the correspondence dated AAorch 11. from tho Michigan Liquor Control Commission, on o request from GAR Felpousch Co. requesting a transfer of location of a *93 SOO 8 SOM licensed business, with Sunday sales permit, from 312 E. Court ta 126 N. ■roadway be received and placed on filo. Yoas: All. Absent None. Carried 40. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the Buildi -g Inspectors report for February 1994 bo received and placed on file. Yoos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 41. Moved by May. supported by Brower that "Operation Eyesore" correspondence from Chief of Police Sarver concerning enforcement of junk cars bo referred to the City Attorney ond Ordinance Committee ta look into. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 42. Director of Public Services. Jeff AAansfield reputed that city crews have been working on prepc.ring Tyden Park for renovation ond as soon os ttsi DNR awards the bid within a couple of we ski the contractor will begin work in early April City crews have repaired two watermain break) on N. Broadway, continued removing dead ond c: sensed trees, patching asphalt throughout town Future work includes senitory sewer clean­ ing to allow for videotaping ord analysis, pointing and n.ointenance of park equipment, grading grovel streets ond maintenance ol storm ond sonitor, monholes which hove deteriorated over the wt/.ter. ~ Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the matter concerning the City accepting W Woodlawn as o street right of way from Knight Ventures be referred ta the Street Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 44. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Howklns that the resolution setting a public hearing for April 25. ta vacate a portion of Jefferson Street, between Grant and Colfax be adopted. Yeas: All. Absent None Carried. 45. Fire Chief Coris thanked Mayor Gray and C auric 11 person White for attending the framing meeting for the volunteers on Sunday morning 46 AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Campbell that the City Attorney draw up o new PUD or­ dinance os changed by the Planning Commission public hearing on Hanover Village and have for the March 28 meeting Yeos All. Absent None Carried. 47. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Moy ta od joum into closed session at 10.05 p.m under Sec­ tion 15.268 B (h) Cflent/Attomey privilege Yeas Bleom. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Ketchum. Jasperse. AAay. White. Absent None. Carried 5 minute recess. Return to open session at 10 30 p.m. 48 AAoved by Campbell, supported by Moy to ad­ journ at 10 30 p.m Read and approved Mary Lou Gray Sharon Vickery. Qty Clerk (3/31) The Rev. Kay Pratt speaks about life changes at the Woodland uons uiuo Lenten breakfast. Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening at their den The 14 members and guests were served a dinner of ham and escalloped potatoes. Kathy Walters-Surratt. Barry Coun­ ty director of 4-H, was lhe guest speaker. Tim Allen said when he introduced her that lhe club had received a letter from her asking for help in financing summer camps in the county. They had called her and asked her to speak. She said she works under the Michigan University Land Grant Extension Service and with the Department of Children. Youth and Families. The 4-H movement was organized 72 years ago to complement schools in agricultural areas and it now complements schools in many other areas. There are now 43 clubs in Barry County. There is an active dog program. 11 horse clubs with 156 kids, a clowning program, a sewing program and other general and specialized clubs. The summer camp program last year was operated with a grant and was led by a teacher from China who exposed the children to lhe culture of that country. The 4-H organization wants to do another program this summer with Native American leaders, probably from Chippewa. Pottawatami and other great lake area tribes. Walters-Surratt may go to China this fall to interview teachers for another program about that country in 1995. She said her office now is moving into the Court and Law Building in Hastings. There are more than 200 volunteers work­ ing with 4-H clubs in Barry County. It was reported at the Lions Club meeting that member Don McLeod was at that time in intensive care at Pennock Hospital. Mueller Bean Corporation of Woodbury and Sunfield held the annual customer ap­ preciation and pancake breakfast day al the Lake Odessa Community Center last Thursday. Once again the Woodland Lions club members and spouses cooked and served pan­ cakes and special custom-made sausage all day. The sausage is r..ade each year by the Hannan-Davis Meat Company in Sunfield, and includes the entire hog with hams, not just scraps The Lions prepared and served 130 pounds of pancake flour with 15 gallons of locally made maple syrup. ’85 pounds of sausage. 18 pounds of butter. 18 gallons of orange juice. 15 gallons of homogenized and chocolate milk and uncounted urns of coffee. The Woodland Lions Club members also held a Lenten breakfast Saturday in their building on Main Street. Scrambled eggs with ham. toast, doughnuts, coffee and juice was employed by the 23 men and women who at­ tended. This is the first year women were in­ cluded in the event. The Rev. Kay Pratt, co-minister of the Country Chapel in Dowling and Banfield United Methodist Churches was the guest speaker, and she talked about accepting and adjusting to major life changes. She sang a song to close. The Sunday morning worship on Palm Sun­ day at Lakewood United Methodist Church included a musical dramatic presentation call­ ed ‘ Portraits of Love." which was directed by John Waite and Nancy Booi. Nancy Boot narrated. The production included six costum­ ed tableau with special music for each. The huge cast included both the children’s and adult choirs, and Jeff Booi sang a solo of ’’Watch the Lamb." The Friday evening benefit dinner for Marilyn Adgate was more than a success. The Lakewood United Methodist Church parking lot was jammed from 4:30 to after 7 p.m. and no more tables could have possibly have been put up in the fellowship hall. In fact, a few people ate in another room. The mints put at every table ran out :oon after 6 p.m.. the escalloped potatoes a little later and the salmon loaf awhile before quit­ ting time, but the donated desserts filled a large room in the comer of the church even after everyone had been fed. These desserts were sold. Nancy Stowell said they had 500 rolls made by Meyers Bakery and some people did not take rolls, but they ran out almost exactly at 7 p.m. She thinks they served somewhere around 550 people. On Saturday, lhe organizers of the benefit gave Adgate a check for more than $7,500 and more money is coming to Union Bank at Lake Odessa for account No. 30990. which is still open for donations. The Lake Odessa VFW plans to hold a breakfast for Adgate lhe Sunday after Easter. April 10. from 7 to II a.m. All the proceeds from that meal also will go to medical expenses. Debby Smith of lhe Sunfield Mueller Bean operation said 425 people registered or work­ ed at that event. Breakfast started being served at 7 a.m. and was served continually until 2 p.m. Many door prizes donated by various corporations and businesses were given away every half hour all day. Every lady who attended the show received a key-chain flashlight and an apple Lakewood Schools sixth-, seventh- and eighth-grade students have completed the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics competition and the top 12 students will go to the regional meet at Grand Rapids Community College April 30. These 12 students arc Pam Smith. Shawn Veitch. Eric Menold. Shawn Schmuck, Tif­ fany Wells. Nick Ledema, Jeremy Steele and five from Woodland Township. Mary Walliczek. Andrea Possehn, Beth Alien. Mike Stuart and Corey Dahms. It is gratifying that nearly half of the qualifying students from the entire Lakewood School District, which covers parts of five counties, are from Woodland Township The top 25 students in each grade from the regionals will go to a statewide contest at Cen­ tral Michigan University in Mount Pleasant later this spring. Beth Allen has won the local Geography Bee. sponsored by National Geographic Society, and will go to the regional meet at Central Michigan University at Mount Plea­ sant on April 8 for the competition at statewide level. The 100 top geography students from the entire state will participate in this contest and the winners will go to a na­ tional contest in Washington D.C. with their teachers. Margaret Musbach entered Pennock Hospital in Hastings on Saturday with chest and arm pains. The last Sunday evening combined Lake wood Ministerial Association Lenten service was held at Woodgrove ChristianBrethren Parish Church this week. A canata. "Thy Will Be Done," was presented by the joint choirs of Hope Brethren and Woodgrove churches with Celia De M ond as pianist. Becky Padgett of Hope Brethren Church directed the choirs. There will be a combined Good Friday ser­ vice at Lake Odessa Central United Methodist Church at I p.m. Friday. April I. The Rev. George Speas will speak. New books at Woodland Township’s Spindler Memorial Library this week are "Winter Moon." by Dean Koontz and "Private Pleasures" by Lawrence Sanders. Legal Notice Estate of ROYAL EUGENE THOMASON Decoct­ ed. Social Security No. 384-264)191. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent. whose last known address was 3212 Curtis Rood. Nashville. Ml 49073. died 9/10/93. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented ta the independent personal representative. Barbara Jeon Thomaeen. 12647 Stock wood Lane. Jacksonville. Ftortdo. 32225. or to both the independent personal representative ond th* Barry County Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058, within 4 months of the dote ol publication of this notice. Notice is further g.ven that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to It. Victor A. Coen (P-12006) 2000 Town Center. Suite 900 Southfield. Ml 48075 355 0300 0'3’) NOTICE OT MORTGAGE FOMCLOMJM GALE Default having been mode In the conditions ol a certain mortgage, mode the 21st day of July. 1978 executed by JEFFREY SCOTT TRAVIS, os AAortgogor. to HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN. FA. doing business at Hostings. Michigan, os Mortgagee, and recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigon. on July 24. 1978 tn Libor 237 of mortgages, on Poge 288. which wo* assum­ ed by SUZANNE K. ARENS, os Mortgagor, to HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN. FA. on March 8. 1989. which mortgage there is claimed al the date of this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Throe and 55-100 ($9,283.55) Dollars for principal and interest, ond per diem interest from the date of February 28. 1994. at the rate of 11.00% per­ cent. no suit or proceeding at low or in equity hav ing been instituted to recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, ond the power of sole in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday ol April 27. 1994 a« 2:00 p.m. al East front door of the Courthouse of the City ol Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the foreclosure soles for the County of Borry. there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder, ol public auc­ tion of venue, for the purpose ol satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon of (11.00%) percent per annum, ond as otherwise specified in sold mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges for sole, including the attorney fees as provided by low in sotd mortgage, the lands and premises in sod mortgage menttoned ond describ­ ed as follows, to-wit: The South one half of lot 4. EXCEPT th* West 12 feel thereof, ond lot 5 EXCEPT the West 12 feet thereof, of Block 6. of R.J. Grant's Addition to tho City, formerly Village of Hostings. Borry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof. The length of redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A.3240 M.C.L Section 600.3240 (1948) is six (6) months. Doted March 29. 1994 SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE * FISHER By Jeffrey L. Youngsmo (P40393) Attorney for Hostings Savings 8 Loan. FA BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N. Broadway Hostings Mi 49058 (616)945-3495 (4/21) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. March 31. 1994 — Page 11 BOND ISSUE continued Mid over and over that we did not want portable units for our kids " In fact. few voters admitting to having Mid no to the recent bond proposal were willing to be quoted in public. In recent questioning, the majority of voters said they did vote for the bond But figures delivered by Superintendent Secor after the March 28 board meeting tell a different story. "If w* don’t agree with what they (the schools) want, were harassed." Mid one individual. "People vcte what they want lo in the privacy of the voting booth, not what everyone thinks they should vote." Much of the blame is directed at what is perceived to be the use of portable buildings brought in for holding children hostage and forcing a new building in the I-akewood District. There is a great deal of anger at the closing of lhe Lake Odessa Junior High School, said one woman, who admitted that some of the reasoning behind saying "no* is just plain sentimental. Other "no" voters offered suggestions such as: "Get a price on renovating the old junior high and bringing it up to code, see if people will support that idea." Some voters expressed the desire for high school students to have the new building and let the middle school pupils do with lhe current high school Comments continue to flow such as, "It was all mismanaged in the beginning." and "It's a proven fact that a better school doesn't make a good student" Several voters admitted that the current board and administration, while "not in on it at the beginning" (under former Superintendent Thomas O. Makela) still is refusing to listen to the public. "Being above board and honest with the community is great but they are not doing what we (the people who will be paying the bill) want done," said one. Several voters expressed the need for a choice: "Give us more than one proposal Do what Engle* did, let the people of our communities vote for a new high school a new middle school or a renovated junior high. Give us the costs and then let the people make an educated choice that will give us something in the end. not just the opportunity to say 'yes' or *00’ to what we may or may not want" Four competitive communities, Clarksville, Lake Odessa. Sunfield and Woodland, have been combined into one school melting pot, the Lakewood school district. Through six bond proposals, the siler.t majority from each of lhe four communities, the "no" voters, have ruled against improving the educational facilities at Lakewood, for a wide variety of reasons. Getting a majority of lhe voters to agree to one specific proposal may not be realistic, given the nature of four individualistic community residents, according to one voter. But progress may be possible through the democratic process where several choices are presented and Lakewood voters agree to let the best plan win. Hastings S & L to assist Habitat building projects The Federal Home ixian Bank of In­ dianapolis has announced that it is awarding $21.000 to Hastings Savings and Loan under its Affordable Housing Program. The funds will be used to assist funding of two separate projects by Habitat for Humanity that will create three units of iffordable housing. Barry County Habitat for Humanity will receive a $14,000 subsidy to construct two new homes, which arc expected to cost a total of $80,000. The other $7,000 will go to Lakewood Habitat foe Humanity to build a single-family home, which is expected to cost $33,000 Bott, projects are supported through dona lions of cash, materials and labor from area churches, businesses and individuals. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Chris­ tian organization dedicated to building or remodeling decent, affordable housing for low-income families Under the Affordable Housing Program, the Federal Home Loan Bank (FHLB) awards subsidies to member financial institutions to help funding low- and moderate-income hous­ ing projects. Subsidies under the orogram arc drawn from the earnings of each FHLB In 1994. the bank system will provide subsidies totalling $75 million, and in 1995 the level increases ;o $100 million. The subsidies are made available through semi-annual competitions at each FHLB location In this competition. 56 projects are submit­ ted by 33 financial institutions in the sixth Federal Home Loan Bank District, which in­ chides Indiana and Michigan. Applications were reviewed on a competitive basil. The projects that best fulfill the priorities of the AHP were recommended to the Federal Housing Finance Board (FHFB) in Washington. D C on Feb 14 The FHFB recently reviewed those recommendations and has approved the funding of 42 projects ‘The Affordable Htxismg Program award winners are to be commended for their com­ mitment to serving the needs of low- and moderate-income families in the communities they serve.” Mid Martin L Hcger. president and CEO of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Indianapolis "Though their efforts and the efforts of their parents in these projects, fewer families will be without safe, decent housing in the years to come." The Federal Home Loan Bank ot In dianapohs provides credit and correspondent banking services lo federally insured financial institutions in Indiana and Michigan Twelve such banks across the country were created in 1932 to assist American bomebusers Residents want junk cars removed by Elaine GBbert Assistant Editor Wilford Ripley of Williams Drive in lhe Thomapple Lake area, presented the Barry County Board of Commissioners with a petition with signatures of 24 people who want junk cars and trash removed in their neighborhood. "Several complaints have been made over the last couple of years with no results." the petition said. Tm here today to see if there isn’t some way we can get some action to get that stuff cleaned up...If 1 needed to I could get hundreds of names (on petitions)." Ripley told commissioners Tuesday. "It’s getting worse every day." Ripley contends that County Planning and Zoning Director John Gates has not responded to repeated junk car complaints at a house in the 900 block of Williams Drive. At that particular residence. Gales said he didn't even know who owned lhe junk can. The house is owned by an 87-year-old Lansing woman who is letting a relative live there. Gates said Wednesday that he can understand Ripley's impatience because that area has been a degraded neighborhood for the past 20 years. Gates also said he is sorry that Ripley is unable to appreciate the changes that have been made in the area in the last couple of years, but that he can't keep each resident apprised of what he's doing. The County Hanning and Zoning office only has one person to handle that type of work for 10 townships, he said, while each of the other townships have their own staff to handle problems. Gates said each person who has complained about him to the County Board has been the subject of zoning enforcement action himself When they arc ordered to clean up they get mad and want everyone else to be under scrutiny, he said. County Board Chairman On in Moore told Ripley they would refer the matter to its County Development Committee and Commissioners Ethel Boze and Marjorie Radant said they would discuss the situation with the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Ripley alleges that the home with the junk cars does not have water. "I've been so frustrated with this thing I can't even sleep nights no more," Ripley said, "rm about as mad as I can get." He also claimed there are other roads that have properties littered with junk cars. In other business, the County Board: • Heard Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Dick Thomas voice his board's opposition to moving the County Animal Shelter in the former EBI building by Thornapple Manor, the county operated nursing home. "1 think all you'd have is a bunch of * trouble" with the dogs, he said. "There arc at least three other options that are being explored." Moore responded. "I don't want the township or anyone else to feel that we are going to put it in any particular place at the expense of the citizens in that area." Commissioner Ethel Boze said the proposed Animal Shelter project is "just in the thinking stage...something we can do to better the Animal Shelter because it is al the point where it's too crowded. Wc don't have the room." Misinformation about future shelter plans has been communicated on television and in newspapers, several commissioners said. • Accepted ownership of the historic McKeown truss Bridge from the County Road Commission as part of a plan to turn the bridge into a pedestrian/fishing bridge as LEGAL NOTICES: MOTICg OF PUBLIC HtAWIMG PWOFOSED IMPROVEMENT OF TYMN PAJtK Th# City Council of Hastings will hold a Public Hearing at 7:45 p.m. on Money night. April 11. 1994 at the Hostings City Holl. 102 5. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. This meeting is to hear all public comments concerning plans to apply for a Park Grant from the Michigon Department of Natural Resources The City is seeking approximately a St57 175 grant lo construct a bituminous loop walkway, fishing, deck boardwalk ploy area ond parking area drive improvements Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (3/31) NOTICE OF PUBUC HEARING reoabdmg vacating a porno* of JCFFERSIOM STRUT BETWEEN CHANT STmEET ANO COLFAX STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hostings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Coun­ cil Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan on Monday. April 25. 1994 at 7 45 p.m. to hear ob­ jections or comments on rhe vocation of the follow­ ing: Jefferson Street in tho plot of Grant's Second Addition from a line extending from the Northwest corner of lot 10. Block 6 of said plat then South to the Southeast corner of Lot 8. Block 5 of said plat, thence lost to the Southeast corner of lot 9 Block 6. of sod plot, thence North to the point of beginn­ ing The City reserves on Easement to construct ond mointoin any ond all utilities under ond through the above described portion of Jefferson Street, a vacated street The Qty of Hostings shall not be responsible tc the owners of property adja­ cent to said easement for any damage which may result to driveways walkways, parking areas, trees or shrubs, or other improvements on said property by reason of laying, maintaining, repair­ ing and operating said utilities, but the City of Hostings shall be responsible to such owners for restoring grading and seeding of sok! property The burden and benefit of this Easement is intend­ ed, so for os may be. to attach and run with the land Written obfoctions may be filled with the City Clerk prior to the hearing The City will provide necessary reasonable o>ds and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hostings 102 5 Broadway or calf 616-945-2468 or TDD co.' relay service 1 800 649 3777 Sharon Vickery Qty Clerk (4/21) pan of 3 proposed park on county land The concept is dependent upon getting two grants. Road Commissioner Jack Ixnz said the county could deed the bridge back to the Road Commission if the park doesn't materialize Also, this week commissioners passed resolutions to support the County/City of Hastings Joint Economic Development Commission's applications for Michigan Department of Transportation's Transportation Enhancement Activity Program for $90,000 and to the Department of Natural Resources for $36,710 grant to rehabilitate the historic 1800s bridge and develop the jxirk on lhe Thomapple River As part of the ISTEA grant application, lhe county agreed to maintain the bridge and park at a cost not to exceed $4,750 per year. Commissioner Marjorie Radant. who heads the Finance Committee, voted against the maintenance agreement, saying the McKeown maintenance costs might have to be absorbed by the Park Department's budget. She Mid the matter should have come to the Finance Committee before it was brought to the board. During a public hearing for the grant applications. Roger Vilmont of Irving Road, who owns Whispering Waters Campground and Canoe Livery, said he encourages the park development and pointed out that there arc no handicapped facilities along the river. wLjeb the proposed McKeown park would have. Commissioner Robert Wenger said the proposed park is in harmony with the county's five year plan to have more canoe access to the river. • Adopted three changes in the County Zoning Ordinance: to convert lots 9 and 10 of Smith Acres in Barry Township, across from Dewey's Car Palace, from a residential to commercial designation for a doctor’s office that will be built this year, to change zoning on a parcel of land in Johnstown Township from a residential lake designation to agricultural rural residential zone for a pole bam that was built without a permit and was larger than the residential lake zone allowed. After going through the extra expense of about $800 for not having a building permit. Commissioner Lew Newman said lhe owner said he would never build again without a permit; to change a parcel of land in Assyria Township from agricultural rural residential to commercial for truck and lawn mower repair businesses. • Extended the agreement between the county and Professional Code Inspections of Michigan. Inc. to perform construction code services and sedimentation plan reviews and inspections. The agreement is retroactive to June 20. 1993, and ends June 19, 1996. No money comes back to the county from PCI, because the agreement privatizes the arrangement. Fees to PCI ire paid by those who use its services. .. . ... I___ Stfrea, ffifauasied Continued... I Donald Lester Mitchell| COLDWATER - Donald Lester Mitchell. 85. of Coldwater, passed away Tuesday. March 29, 1994 at the Battle Creek Veterans Admi­ nistration Medical Center. Mr Mitchell was born January 24, 1908 in Tekonska, to John L. and Mattie (Huested) Mitchell. He grew up in the Tekonsha. Coldwater area where he attended school and was an appren­ tice barber with his father in the Old Branch County Bank Building. He was employed as a draft1 man for Ford Motor Company, and taught Hawaiian and Spanish guitar prior to serving with lhe United States Army. He served in the United Slates Army from March 1942 to July 1945 with the 389th Infantry Company A, serving in the Asiatic Pacific Theater and the New Guinea campaign. He then returned to Coldwater and became a full time barber with his father in Mitchell’s Barber Shop. He was a barber for 55 years retiring at age 78 in 1985. Mr. Mitchell was a Deacon and 50 year member of The First Baptist Church in Coldwater, and a member of the Coldwater Kiwanis Cub. He married the former Bessie Theresa Coler December 14, 1941 in Coldwater. He was preceded in death by twin brother and sister, Lamoine Skudarick in 1989 and Lavern Mitchell in 1971. He is survived by his wife; three daughters, Gail Marilyn Korman of Delton, Lois Emma Barfell of Baldwin, Jane Alma Dean of West­ land; five grandchildren; eight great­ grandchildren; and sister, Shirley Borden of Coldwater. Friends may call at the Farley-Estes Augusta Chapel, 301 North Webster Street. Augusta, Friday, April 1, 1994 from 11:00 A At. to 1:00 PM Funeral services will be held at the FarleyEstes Augusta Chapel Friday, April 1, 1994 at 1:00 P.M. V.A. Chaplain Lyrice A. Marsh­ Brown and the Fort Custer Honor Guard offi­ ciating. Burial at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Read all the area's social announcements In the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. — NOTICE — To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan. Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office, 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 13, 1994 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O’CONNOR, Secretary IMMEDIATE OPENING Mancinos PIZZA & GRINDERS ...is now taking applications for bakers. Previous experience not necessary but desired to be part of our dean, friendly working staff. Interested parties 18 years or older apply in person to Jeff at 814 W. State St., Hastings (next to Kmart) or call 945-9900. 9^ Arvilla W. Bolton__________ HASTINGS - Arvilla W Bolton 92. ofCenter Road. Hastings, passed away Wednesday. March 23,1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings Mrs Bolton was bom on Apnl 6. 1901 in Saranac The daughter of Lewis and Tina (Summ) Cum She was raised in lhe Lake Odessa area and attended schools there, graduating in 1917 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Barry County Normal, receiving her teacher's certification She taught school for a brief time in rural Barry County She was married to Warren Bolton on November 29. 1922 Mrs. Bolton and her husband farmed for many years in Rutland and Hastings Town­ ships in Barry County She was a life member of Hastings First United Methodist Church, and Barry County Farm Bureau. Mrs Bolton is survived by son and wife, Lewis and June Bolton of Hastings; son and wife, Boyd and Julie Bolton of EJCemto, Cali­ fornia; eight grandchildren; 15 great grandchil­ dren; and sister-in-law, Dorothy Cum of Houghton Lake. Preceding her in death were husband, Warren on November 20, 1976; sister, Benita Miller and Brother, Victor Cum. Services were held Saturday. March 26, 1994 at Wren Funeral Home with lhe Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made 10 First United Methodist Church or Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Cindy Rae Brodbeck LANSING - Cindy Rae Brodbeck, 20, of Sawyer Road, Lansing passed away Monday, March 28, 1994 in Lansing from accidental injuries. She was bom on October 14,1973 in Alma the daughter of Jacob and Alfreds (Frost) Brodbeck. She graduated from Lakewood High School in 1991 and was in her third year at Lansing Community College. She was employed at The Title office in Lansing. Surviving are her parents Jacob and Alfreda Brodbeck of Lake Odessa; one brother, Duane Gibson and his wife Patty of Gladwin; one sister Calla Brodbeck of Lake Odessa; biologi­ cal father Jack Gibson and His wife Kathy of Riverdale; grandparents, Roy and Blanche Frost of Barryton, Willard and Margaret Brod­ beck of Lake Odessa Beatrice Rumford of Vestaburg; great-grandmother Ellen Lower of Midland; her fiance Craig Benham of Lansing; step-brother, Eric Jackson; and a step-sister, Sarah Jackson; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, March 31,1994 at the Living Gospel Church in Lake Odessa with Reverend Bruce Pauley officiating. Burial at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Cindy Rae Brodbeck Wellness Center in care of the funeral home. Arrangements were made by the Koops Funeral Home, Lake Odessa. SPRING BREAK, and School's Out! DRIVE CAREFULLY and bring 'em back alive! - WANTED Male Locker Room Supervisor/Teaching Assistant DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT 1s seeking a male locker room supervisor for six hours a day from 8:35 a.m. to 3:05 p.m. The rate of pay is S5.22/S5.50 per hour. Please call Gary Kimble, Middle School Prin­ cipal at 623-9252 for an interview. ’’...BEHOLD THE LAMB OF GOD THAT TAKES AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD" L J B Bl JOHN 1:29 YOU ARE INVITED TO JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST AND TO CELEBRATE THE RESURRECTION OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST ON EASTER MORNING WHEN: APRIL 3rd. 1091 WHERE: FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH of HASTINGS 1ST WORSHIP SERVICE: 8:30 AM ^<*9^ TvM’ BREAKFAST: 9:30 TO 10:45 AM 2ND WORSHIP SERVICE: 11:00 AM BREAKFAST WILL INCLUDE PANCAKES. SUASAGE. FRUIT. MUFFINS. AND BEVERAGE SPONSORED BY FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH OF HASTINGS 309 E. WOODLAWN AVE. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 («18)946-8004 ABSOLUTELY. POSITIVELY ABSOLUTELY. POSITIVELY FREE FREE ADMISSION ADMISSION FOR BREAKFAST AND WORSHIP FOR BREAKFAST AND WORSHIP I �Page 12 — Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31. 1994 Winter sports All-Barry County Team announced by TX. Stenzribartoa Sports Department The end of another sports season has come and many local teams and individuals have distinguished themselves through their superior level of play. The girls* volleyball teams from Lakewood and Middleville were both perfect in their conference with Lakewood winning lhe district championship with a three-game, hard-fought victory over the Middleville team. In basketball. Delton gave district champion Wayland a run for their money and Allegan was the nemisis for both Hastings and Middleville. Lakewood's team was defeated by Ionia in the district finals and Maple Valley was stopped in the final minutes by Fennville in their try far the district title. Barry County had nine wrestlers at the individual state wrestling competition, and Hastings was the only team to take a district championship. Of the nine wrestlers. Lakewood's Carl Fedewa was a state champion al 140 pounds and teammate Many Landes was a state runner-up in lhe 189-pound weight class. In choosing this season's All-county teams, the wrestling coaches chose that team, as there is no Barry County wrestling meet. For the volleyball teams, the coaches sent in their nomination with records of each of the players and their positions. The sports department sifted through the information to make a decision. The basketball first and second team were the hardeu. positions to fill because of the quality of players the coaches submitted. Also each team played a different style of offense and defense. Some teams were able to spread the scoring among several players, on other team one player stood out game after game in the high scoring column. But scoring isn't the only way the players made it to the first team. Rebounding also accounted for major consideration as did assists, steals and blocked shots. For the volleyball and basketball teams, a ‘Best from the Bench" player has been added to the first teams, because, as in professional sports. the importance of the bench can be the difference between a mediocre season and a winning season, Players coming off the bench are coming into the game cold and have to be ready at a second’s notice to come into the game and perform the skills they were specifically called upon to complete. Their head must be in the game as much as any player on the floor. The Honorable Mention selections were nominated by coaches for their attitude, dedication, morale and other intangibles which aren't kept in the scorebook, which made the student/athlete an asset to the team Those nominated didn't oeccessarily have to be a player, but could have been a manager, trainer or a volunteer who went far and above their need to assist the team All-county Basketball First Team Andy Brewer, the Thornapple-Kellogg lead scorer is selected to the first team Brewer scored more than 325 points this season, averaging 16.4 points per game. He also led the Trojans with 78 steals on a team which many players bad bands quick enough to steal an oppone.it into a loss. He also had 89 assists. 79 rebounds and 43 three pointers. Chris Young, a leader in five categories of the Hastings basketball team's statistics fills a position on the team Young led the Saxons in points, with 300 -- averaging 15 a game, field goal percentage at 58.7, free throw percentage at 76.9. rebounds with 124 and he blocked 13 shots. He also had 44 assists and 18 steals this season. Hastings' Ben Robbe lakes up another spot on lhe All-county team. Robbe was the second leading scorer for Hastings with 260 points for a 13 points-per-game average. He was equally adept at rebounding at both ends of the floor. He gained 52 offensive boards and 63 defensive. Robbe bad the third leading percentage for the Saxons at the free-tbrow line with a 70.8 rate. He dished off the ball 62 times for scores and had 21 steals. Dmm Bjork, a Lakewood player, gets the selection to the first team as well. Bjork, selected to the second team All-Capital Circuit, scored 225 points this season and pulled down 151 rebounds. Bjork hit key free throws late in the first period in the district finals against Ionia to slow the Bulldogs pull away and finished the game with nine. Maple Valley's Gabrid Priddy fills a spot on the All-county first team. Pnddy scored 206 points, bad 108 rebounds. 69 assists and 31 steals for the Lions. His assists and steals led the team while his 10points-per-game average tied him with teammate Scot Hcyboer for leading scorer He was second in rebounds on the team Aady Secor from Lakewood, fills the qualifications for fira team selection as the "Best from the Bench." Secor came off the bench to score 239 points, including 30 threys. He had 53 rebounds and was 79 percent accurate from the frec-throw line. He was also named to the first team in the Portland Christmas tournament. Earning Honorable Mention is Maple Valley's Keith Carpenter. Carpenter, a 5­ 10 junior guard, showed an attitude and maturity of someone much more experienced, according to Lions basketball coach Jerry Reese "He has a team first altitude." Reese said. "He made everyday fun for his teammates and challenged them to do their best to improve their team." Reese also said Carpenter could re-build the sagging morale of a team AU-county Basketball Second Team Selected to the All-county basketball second team were Brian brewer (TK), Jason Barnum (LW). Eric Haines (H), Brad Myers (D) and Gary Fisher (D). All-county VolleybaU Two teams from Barry County dominated the volleyball news this season. Lakewood went 54-4-1 this season and Middleville, led by All-state nominee Carla Ploeg. was 32-4­ 6. The two teams also provided seven of the eight team members selected to the All­ county volleyball team. Carta Ploeg, a Middleville volleyball, basketball and long-jump stand-out is selected to the team. Aside from her All­ state qualifications, she was also unanimously selected to the AU-OK Blue team. She had 405 kills overall (9.7 per match). 144 against conference opponents. 63 in the conference tournament, 71 against Wayland and 20 in one two-game match. She had a 98 percent serving percentage in both conference and season play and had the team's highest attack percentage. Ploeg was the outside hitter for the Lady Trojans and is a senior on her way to Central Michigan University on a volleyball scholarship. Heather Mitchell led the Lakewood spikers with 536 kills (9.1 per match). She also had 75 solo blocks and averaged 6.8 digs per game. Mitchell, a sophomore, is an outside hitter for the Lady Vikes. Taml Nielsen, the middle hitter for Lakewood, is also selected to the team She had 462 kills this season and led the Lady Vikes with 162 solo blocks at the net. Nielsen averaged 7.8 digs per game and carried a 94.2 percent serving percentage. Jaime Strater was the assist leader for Middleville with 588. Nearly half (47 percent) of all points scared by the Lady Trojans were off sets by Strater. She led the OK Blue is assists, racked up 100 in lhe conference tournament. 113 in the Wayland tournament. 34 in a three-game match against Calvin Christian and 26 in a twogame match against Byron Center. She also makes the team Making the All-Barry County Volleyball First Team were from left: Carta Ploeg (TK). Taml Nielsen (LW). Angela Rutner (LW). Jaime Strater (TK), Jessl Briseno (LW) and Heather Mitchell (LW). Best from the Bench was Amy Cook (D) and Honorable Mention went to Meagan Middleton (TK). Lakewood's Angela Rufner gets a skx on the team As a middle hitter. Rufner, a sophomore, had 308 kills, had a 92.6 percent success rate on serves, including 83 aces, and scored 179 solo blocks. She averaged 6.9 digs per game for the Lady Vikes Jess! Briseno, lhe 5-foot-3-inch defense specialist for the Lady Vikes, also gets the nod lo the team Briseno's 24-inch verticle jump helped her score 125 kills. In 633 attempts, she mack, only 22 errors while serving far a 96 J percent accuracy rate and knocked in 94 aces. As one of the shortest players in the Capital Circuit and against almost all the opponents the Lady Vikes played. Briseno was spectacular at digging a low-slung fast ball from inside the baseline to preserve or prevent a scoring chance depending on which team served. The "Best from the Bench" player is Delton junior Amy Cook. Despite a poor season by the Lady Panthers, Cook came off the bench to lead the team with 134 kills and 58 blocks. She served up 32 aces, including 12 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association tournament and had 62 digs for Delton this season. Her early- and mid­ season play as a bench player eventually earned her a starting position late in the season The Honorable Mention player is Middleville's Meagan Middleton. Middleton was rotated in late in the second game of the Lakewood/Middleville district final contest. Lakewood had taken the first game and the second was tied at 13 apiece. Middleville had used up its regular Making the All-Barry County Basketball First Team were, from left: Andy Brewer (TK). Duane Bjork (LW) and Gabo Priddy (MV). Hastings Ben Robbe and Chris Young Maple Valley wrestling team manager Brandy Wawiernia was named Honorable Mention for the wrestling team because of her 'tireless effort in asslssting the coaches and atlUetes on the team.’ (see other photo) were also named to the first team. The Best from the Bench was Andy Secor (LW) and Honorable Mention went to KJeth Carpenter (MV). right. Chris Young, left and Ben Robbe were named to the All-Barry County Basketbail First Team. The two were coached by Don Schils and scored more than 550 points between the two of them. rotational players and coach Cindy Middlebush called on Middleton to serve. In her first appearance in the district finals she slammed a pair of knuckleballing aces into the Lakewood defense to win the game and tie the match at a game apiece. Middleton had completed an effort which had stymied several other servers on both teams, while under the pressure of a district finals game. Briseno. Mitchell and Nielsen were al) selected to the All-Capital Circuit team and Rufner was selected to the second team. Mitchell and Nielsen were also selected to the AIl-Lansing Area Dream Team for Class B and Briseno was given Honorable Mention. Rufner was selected to the AllLansing Area Team All-county Wrestling Team Making the All-county wrestling team, their weight class, record and school are: Andy Ndcoa, TK. 103 lbs.. 13-6 Kley Webster, TK 112.43-3 Sean Crofoot, TK, 119.20-16 Meet Sutherland, LW. lie-125. 36-10 Clayton Mackenzie. Hastings, tie-125. 14-9 at 125,12-3 at 119 Jerry Jordan, LW. 130. 33-7 Jason Charkowski, Delton. 135. 40-6 Cart Fedewa. LW. 140. 35-5 Cmlg Bowen, Hastings, 145, 15-11 Cole Bowen, Hastings. 150, 20-4 Jbmm Thoma*, Delton. 160.41-2 Travis Homlster, Delton. 171, 22-4 Marty Landes, LW, 189. 38-4 Sparky WeedaB, Hastings, Hwt.. 32-4 Making the AJi-Barry County Wrestling First Team were, front row from left: Andy Nelson (TK), Kiley Webster (TK). Sean Crofoot (TK), Mart Sutherland (LW). Clayton MacKenzie (H). Jerry Jordan (LW) and Jason Charkowski Honorable Mention to the All-county team is Brandy Wawiernia. At times, she was the statistician, score keeper, announcer, trainer, secretary and medical attendant at Maple Valley's Jesse Snow (D). Second row. Carl Fedewa (LW). Craig Bowen (H). Cole Bowen (H). Jason Thomas (D), Travis Homlster (D). Marty Landes (LW) and Sparky Weedall (H). Memorial Wrestling Invitational. According to wrestling coach Chris Ricketts and her mom Charlie Wawiernia. Brandy worked up to seven day a week during wrestling season to make sure the Lions matmen were weighed in, had all of their medical authorizations, student records and physicals completed prior to wrestling. CONTINUED next page... �All COUNTY TEAM...continued ~--------- --------------- _21^n9S Banner - Thursday. March 31, (LW), Ty Middleton (TK). Joel Annel (TKl and Jody Blain (TK) Pprl <TK) fill out the paperwork for nominating a wrestler for All-conference or All-state honors or any number of other awards, clinics or training seminars. She helped organize the re-naming of the M^ile Valley Invitational to it, present designation. “In the past four year she has helped keep the team running smoothly " Ricketts said "She has done so much for the kids on the team and I don't know what I d have done without her AU-ounty wrestling wcoad tram Nick Boucher (LW). Phil Root (LW). DJ ^ely<TK>- Ryan Wlnchcl1 (TK). Tim Cook (H), Chris Allen (II). Marty Bender (TK). Brady Simpson (MV). Mike Cross OUie accomplishments betides Fedewa', firs and Landes second place finish at the Stale Finals were Webster, fourth place finish and Weedall's fifth at the individual The Hastings wrestling team recently had its eod-of-season awards ceremony, with state compctiuon sif‘^L.A"en- Chlrkl’wlk’ and Thomas « to sate competition but didn t finish in lhe top eight finishers The All-county first teams were treated to breakfut at Arby, m Hasting, by J.jj Graphics, the publisher, of the Banner Reminder. Lakewood News. Middleville-' Caledonia Sun and Newt and Maple Valley ^f redOnia Sch°°l Dl""c'is ™ pan of Barry County. 1994 - Pape 1 Hastings Saxon matmen receive end1 of-season -----awards If requested by Ricketts. she knows how to Bri^,'nut ?"7 rt‘Uer* '«ning awards from coach David Furrow. Bected as a captain for the 1994-9) Chris Allen won awards for Most (IT^M '"ri^ <17)’ Mo“ Nearfalls wrestling Beason was Mike Opolski. (17) and Most Decision, (6). Earning recognition certificate, were Sparky Weedall for Most wins In a Seam. Most Plnx/Forfeiu in a season (26) and having Most Pin/Forfeits in Dual Meets (12). Tim Cook earned a certificate for Fastest OpolUi alss mt a new school record with Pin (IS seconds) and Most Decisions in a the most emape, in a season with 38 The Scano(13) old record was 34. Foreign exchange student from France The voting for the team's Moat Valuable Sebastian Thierry received recognition as flayer came down to a tie between Weedall lhe most improved record this past season. and Alien, so both were honored. ^7 ““ ajj° r“P°o$ibl' for rno« Of the Other award, given out were for four photos of the Hastings team being printed in years as wrestlers to Tim Cook and team the Banner and Reminder because he was manager Lesslie Slaughter. Third year •1*0 the team's photographer. _________ recognition went lo senior Clayton T^X„B«°^n *'*° h,d ,bt Mmi J<*n Bax. Cole Opolsk, taxiSpwky Weedall 5€Cood year awards went to senicxi ®»n>gcr Jenny Blair and Orin Lena md mMackenzie Sk^“and2”Tom ? A11Cn ' K™ J,vor Mocre. M»« Ha^rnTJ**"1* WCTI10 •'h*00 Eugene 138 ID, Sebastian Thierry Jason M “^Vojtek. JumoZ’cun M<^ sophomore, Craig Bowen. Jercmai Cook and Jon Olmstead and freshmen rn.nx.er, J^meH^.U'W"T ““ B,,ndl Meek^and Jamie James and Troy Plttelkow r. , 2^’ participation certificate, were Chad Curtis. Scott McKelvey ^ Nowlin. Robert Smith. Mike Storms. Keiin Crow. Jon KEnslngton. Peter Lewis. Jason J^X *" MOr‘“- A‘" Vo“ ’ud Berlin Raceway starts another season The raceway is located five mile. ____ _v _“ located five miles west of Grand Rapsls. on Interstate 96 expressway at Marne exit 23 3 Su^c”0*!. hponsman J±k C£'?1 kKk °ff 1991 ^on Saturday evening. April 30. at the Berlin Raceway Boh division, will compete in double 1994 Schedule Apnl 23 - Test and tune. 1-5 p.m. apnl 30 — F,rsi race. Laie Models and Sportsmen Cars. Cars^ 7 ~~ 1-8,6 M<xJc,s and Sportsman Stock P™*™"15 'V'O Saturday night S^fov^T >7-« paved, one-fulf mile special events have been scheduled bv race « was hugs al around whan the Lakewood volleyball team defeated LadHtowtiu, s three games to win the district championship. oeteated Middleville In on^mzer Chet Myslimcc going into his 44th consecutive year of weekly comnetition throughout the summer. ’ ’ I>LTrOTnaineSp“d Association ACDckoChaUenge Senes long distance races Au’^Tn1''^" S^lLdJly nighu'Junc 18 ,nd 1 ’o' and Will be broadcast nationally Greg Raymonds Michigan Auto Racine Network will broadcast live from tracksnfc s.«:y<£" «««• ~ *n«<>IOOLap Late Model Stock Car race plus other racing events. .. ."S 4 ~~ International Winged Suner Modified* plus other racing events. June 11 - Electric Cars, plus Late Models ■nd Sportsman cars. „ '8 ~ ASA "200" lap Luc Model Stock Car Ride plus other racing events June 23 - Late Models and Sportsman cars. every ;Saturday evening on WQFN - 100 5 ,nd pi'-race coverage will be from 6 to 6:30 p.m and the feature races al «_45 p.m Racing updates on Wednesday will be-7 p.m. on WQFN - 100.5 FM J icS“y cvcnin8s “ 6 P” on WYGR i jju a.m. Time tnals every Saturday will be at 4 p.m. ■nd the first preliminary heat race set for 7:15 S[x,n-™ Mndc'5 F.nMUiyM2Le7N^nn8 Thunder and Lightening Spnnt Cars plus other racing events. * .ZaZ 9 - Chcv> Night. 75 laps. Late Models and Sportsman Slock Cars July 16 - Canadian Coupes and Coaches . .................... Late Models and Sportsman Can •My 19 Tuesday - Demol,non Derby. Berlin Fair. 7 Cm^B^rtWF l'“C M<Xfch *“* sP°roman t-an. Benin Fair. Annivcrw> Celebration. Late Models. Sportsman Can and other rac­ ing events Stik^rs6 " I'“C MOdelS “‘J .August 13 - ASA "300" Late Model Stock Car race plus other racing events Stock-Cars ~ U'C MOdel‘ and SPOrUn“n August 27 — Automobile Racing Club of PlUS Ule M0dcLs and Sportsman Cars. ^P^mter 3 ~ Mini-Indy Can plus Laie Models and Sportsman Cars. snSn^01^10 “ IatC Modc,s ‘‘nd Sport sman Slock Cars. September 17 — Late Models and Sport­ sman Stock Cars f Time trials jtan at 4 p.m. every Sanudav. First race at 7:15 p.m. Track phone on race days, (616) 677-1140. Schedule subject to change after publication Men's softball assoc, to meet The Hasting, Men's Softball Association Will be bolding a meeting for managers and all interested individuals for the 1994 season on Wednenlay. April 13. at 6:30 p.m. in Room 182 at Hastings Middle School. Any questions contact Tim Girrbach at 945-3911. Wd<*»'®efor?ieS!^MeM * Ct'°ef ,Of chamPionshiP trophy they won over BOWLING SCORES McDt^id-, 69-43. Old Town T.vem 69-43. Ray Jlm<,5 Bk. 67-)j. N . Cluro 61)6-50),; Big B's46)6-6546 142; M. Ingram 159; D. Snyder 236-60klT 2^5h,-^P AhendnXh l8l; ‘ 6?1^ t ,92'473; D s"y<i« M6Jh*74’ .L ChnMOPhc' 177-508; B Hath,W,y 179-482. S Merrill 187-493; H Coenen 182-494; L Elliston 198-521 E Varussc 204-488 Good Game. _ j £>«*„ |85. E 77' ?,„M,kCr l69'1 McMillen 164. T Red­ man 149. Thursday A.M. 69^7^MM,rkS. 7CM2; Sl°« P“k« w 6-42.0, Mancmo's 69-43; Welton, 62-50; A?’”'’ ‘o’511 V’"Cy 804TO I5O4U: 156-wJ: R B fl B Le^fif Lcwif I63 ’‘— 8I:a -• 1 rvil.rKCUUKn M'K'o'gh -----Tracy TniCy ,6WS2: !63-S52: LLJohnson ^u; j Moore im 161-410; T JoppK t"" Rvr-L 1X1 4AO Outlaws 21-4; C.l A 2L^y R“"> F,,m 59 53; Hummers ^''ys 54W-57'o; Vamevs 53-59; Leftovers 4666 y 57W MU Good Games and Series — s it?j?3; *L Ruthruff Ruthruff 202-190: 202-490; J. J Rec. #3 n„ rr Good Series - B. King 195-168-158-521­ 204-177.170-551; M ‘ ’ Porrin I 88- 157-166-511; D Lambert 219-214-161-594; M Davii I 76-I 80-I 79-535 Jacobs 139-177-191-507 B Snider 124- 186-207-517 ' T Wieland 125- 161-224-510; Jj3 371- K Thomason 188; S Lambert i’sT 8th graders take 2nd in E. Lansing ^ra^Xt^®n^e.basketbal1 R!ayars “cond place In (he MidYoan «atoi 20 in East LarJ™ Th^m n yj^Lwere «u«»sslull in taking ,oumam“1' held Mar 1^ a £h'%v^i49;G A^Wehon 144; 1. Seeber 130; N. Moucoulis ?72-K-,TW,‘7-520Sunday Afternoon Mixed 78 ’2 L6' Cedar CTOk B-I'd'rs 28-2°. Bad Boys Bad Giris 26-22 Low Hl Five 25'23: S4g' Builders M'23' 0*1 Balis 25-23; Rebels 24-24. 4 H's No N^’yy'i:' 22‘26: Cnpplts 2l’27i EwtofgS ' F~P°n,r— BS , *MCA Youth Council's Final Standings for Men's Basketball C League Ag. Boys... Riverbend.. Union Bank Hastings Mutual . W-L 8-4 ................... 6-6 6-6 6-6 ................... 5-7 A I>eagut 1SG Hamilton’s Excavating Petersons Peters Food and Spirits BoUey Siegel/White B League: Blue Clearview Prop Blairs Landscapping Air Jonah Larry Poll Realty Bliss. Flexfab ........ B league: Gold Lakewood Merchants Hastings Savings/Loan. Tooth Fairies. Pennock Hospital......... Viking Corporation Hastings Fiberglass........ Mens Good Games and Series _ i Kohl5„rJ77:3l5l T Burch 208-514. D Co£ ...... Ill 10-2 ...... - 6-6 ......... 5-7 ......... 5-7 ......0-12 10-2 9-3 Results Ag Boy, 47 v, R,verbend 34; An Mead 47 vs. Union Bank 54 5-7 0-n YMCA Final Standing, for High School Indoor Socctr League .8-4 7-5 5-7 3-9 III Team Chandlers Strike Force Huber McCausey. Guernsey....................... Slaughter................. W-L-T 4-0-1 .3-1-1 2-1-2 2-2-1 0-2-3 15-0 R *-*“ 'W '6^55 ’ ger 198-499; D. Gilbert 174-491 L Tracv 58^456; DR l69'464- T Jarman R Loudcn 166-447. B Eye 155-436; T. Burke 148-425 B FrisbL 1AB,,,inck 226; B Redm,n |?8^ 168; T. Dykehouse 168; P Dryer '57' R “5’1“*“' K. Banon 144. J Herman 135. M Sage 134; J. McDonald 129 Womens Good Games and Series — S Landis 170-477; |. Ruthfuff 156-458 S 4^I7^I4o2. —4 T R«fr 149-405. B. Roberts 148-402. T Sage J^'^90' B 5exion 146-363; V Eye 130-355. G. Eye 129-317; L 120-313. D Gdben 163. M Hernan lefV P«ier 161 A. King 143. S Patten 140 C Barton 132. D Conger 121. R Sias 120 ___ Bowlerettes Dorothy's Hairstyling 60-52. Bennett Ind «5t?LHcckcr s ,ns 57*Kem Oil 57-55; Carlton Ctr Exr 53-59; D J Electric 51-61. C*n>'’ ‘‘nd s'r*’ - J Doster 147-424; D Dawe 165-430; S Drake ‘ “ ~ 1 Buchlcr ,9* B Buehler Pg' R 2O3; D '-«™rd 178. R Nichols 220; D. McKelvey ’OS I Ujbome m 213; T W.elaral 224;^ D. Lambert 219; G Yoder ’Ol H p„, rm 185. G Heath 204 ' ” ** Sunday Night Mixed B.s.crs 70-46; Really Rottens 69‘/j-4o9i Fearsome 4 68-48; Hooter Crew 68-40; Diehards 65-51. Dynamites 65-51; Misfits 63-53. Awesome 4 62-54. Leftovers 60-56; H & L 58'/i-57'^; Wanderers 58-54; Friends 55 <6-60Lucky Strikes 54 '6-614. Alley Cats 53*6-62Mr. Load Hogs 53-63 Not the Rude Ones 49h-66 4; Holey Rollers 48-68 Womens High Series and Games — B Moody 210-579. D Kelley 214-575; D Van­ Campen 190-530. L Tillev 180-530; M Snyder 187-533. C Allen 170-491; D Lambeth 166-473. M Briggs 176-471; M Hodges 157-434. D Hughes 148-416; M Evans 139-402. M Bouman 153-403; D Woody. 144-406. M Haight 158-387; K —. ... Cruwkshank 127-352; D Bariimus 194 L Barnum 182. C Drayton 170; T Huev 166 N Taylor 156. J Mead 148 Mem High Series and Games - J Bar num 238-652. K Lambeth 225-616 R Little ^1-614. M Tdley 2KM0L D Sto^ p 189-527. n D uarncs M9!i85; A cUC!: 191 525' R Snvdcr 213-526; C T»y'°f Keeler IM-S' B Hf,Cnd .‘•?4'S2,; R All«> i'£i£ A VxnHouten 200; J Smith 190; T B^ig) ' N Aspmall 179; B 178; R. Swifi 178 Allen 178 O l78' R c J5' Monday Mixes w TlKk Unique 65^50^ M'"'r R“' 65W-50M. TM Lassies 65W-50D; Sabre Manufactunng 63W-62H; Deweys A„.o Body 59)5-5645; Michelob 55-61 Hastings ,o s fi°°kk “p'"8 StaW-n G,rrt*chs «W-7O45; Rowdic Good Games and Series — p 192*523" ? £lley l94’<93' H {5 ’523; L Perry 180-466; M 192-523. MiL-to.. Se"*' Snyder 209-516; 1784^' M c B And'rx I7M96; 178-496 M Snowden 171-461; L. Potter 186-478 Good Games ™iu r r ’~s Nev,,“ l59- A. Swan Kdl » r ° Coenen 224- M Kill 159. G Gibson 171; B Moore 160 S ^r. rBs i44' m ,39; r 143. B Thomason 163; S. Lancaster Tuesday Mixed W°«J™nsee ConstrueJ?”-?9"17' Memo's 33-23; Dads Post 241 u '25; NKOTB 30-26; Neil's Printing 30-26 Mason®,vis Line 27-29; Thomapple V^ley’ Equipment 26-30; Trigger Figuers 25-31 ”'?aie^e? 24‘32; bl Dcn’°“ Z3-”: 3 J'» W SP“UI 22'54: CODSUBCT Mens High Games & Series S7r n IC£OT T NcTer 226; S. Davis 572. R F,y 192-532. D. Endres 209; M Zimmerman 156 R. Benjamin 176-483; R Reed 241; P. Scobey 216; K. Keller 180. Womens High Games & Series V. Scobey 155-415; M. Cole 149-407; S Rose 183; S. Hdl 162-458; L. Miller 131- J. Bryans 156; E. Johnson 180. W ednesday APeroooo High Games & Series: S. Pennington 194 5?1; K raya l8°' M,; L Bl"°" Ml574. K. Sulfin 183. 492; G. Otis 173 477 n Smith. 172 . 451. B ShultTfsO 42? V; Slocum 158. 424; D. Brewer 150 422 J Gardner 143. 417; B Miner 160'437 L Johnson in. 402. C Watson 164. 425 ' ' Htgh Gmnes: N Varney 160; L Barnum m ' D..?^ren“ l38; D M“« B Norns 150; K Becker 195; C Trumbull 135 S Bnmmer 394; Y Markley 464 nHathaway 6-7-10 split y B �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, March 31. 1994 Hastings man stands mute to charge of molesting boy A 3 6-year-old Hastings man accused of haviig sex with a boy under 13 years old in 1991 stood mute to those and an array of other charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on Robert L Wyatt s behalf Wyatt is charged with four counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I'ann WANTED TO BUY horses, ponies and cattle. Phone 623-2297. / or Sale MAPLE SYRUP lowest prices per a guaranteed high quality syrups. Volume discounts, wholesale prices for area businesses. From HILLTOP MAPLES. Free samples at the fann >52-1935.______________ WOW! A CRAFTER’S BONANZA at Aunt Ellen’s Attic. Hundreds of money­ makers to decorate and sell! Nice variety-wholesale prices. Delton, M-43, 623-8900. Jabs Wanted How /<> Rent Kcal Estate WANT TO RENT Motor home w/generator, that sleeps 6, (4 adulti-2 children). Non­ smoking corporate family, wishes to rent motor home for a family vacation. August 13-26. 945-4782. ALASKAN HUSKY PUPPIES 8,9, and 11 weeks old. Shots and wormed. Brown eyes, $100. 1 blue eye $125. Also 8mo. old Female $50. and 5yr. old free. 945-5833. BABY COCK ATIELS AND FINCHES also older ones. 891-1037. Wanted SINGLE MOTHER OF one would like to care for your child in my Hastings home, good with children, certified in adult/child' infant CPR and first aid. Days only, for more information call 945-2465 ask for Tina. WANTED TO BUY: Old Oriental rags. Navajo tapestry. Any size, any condition. Amencan Indian Artifacts. (313J-769-8555. (Arm Arbor). \li\i ellata oils I or Sale Aaloinotive CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; lOe each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeepmg charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ 1985 SILVER FIERO GT, loaded, $3,500. 623-3182. FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills. Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largcroouih Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGG1S’ FISH FARM, INC.. 08988 35th Sl, Gobles, Mi. 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056 Days (616) 624-6215 Evenings. WET BASEMENT? Stop leaks permanently. Free estimates, All Service, 1-800-968-5406. 1991 FORD EXPLORER 4X4 V-6, Eddie Bauer package, leather interior and all the toys. Plus power moon-roof, deluxe running boards, new tires and 100,000 mile extended warran­ ty. 50,000 mitos, asking price towered. 945-2360.__________ ’92 CAMRY 5spd„ air, 4-door. 55,000mi. also has CD player. Asking $11,300. Call 948-4110 before 11:00a.m. or after 6:00pm.____________________ 1990 FORD PROBE GL 24,000 MILES, EXCELLENT SHAPE/CLEAN. BRIGHT BLUE COLOR, GRAY INTERIOR, AIR, TILT, CRLLSE, STEREO CASSET­ TE, 4 WAY DRIVER SEAT, ELECTRIC MIRRORS, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, BOOKS AT $8,000. MAKE ME AN OFFER. 945-2090 AFTER 5P.M. OR LEAVE MESSAGE ANYTIME. In Memorial!! 1971-1990 In loving memory of Tarrs Ann Shelknbarger. We all miss you very much. Thank God for memories. Wc love sou Ride Free _______________ Mom A Dad IN MEM0R1A.M In memory of Don Roth who passed away March 29, 1993. All the good times arc always remembered. Sadly missed by _____________ Dwell Grinnell HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER Beautiful 3 bedroom. 2 full bath ranch overlooking 7 park-like acres with mature trees. Includes 32’x56* pole bam with hay storage. Beat the trans for tax and no commission. Call 616-329-9246 before 3p.m. or 616-664-6086 evenings for private showing. IIusiness Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property'Debt consolidation•Turncd down? problem credit? Wc can helpPFasL easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation. HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured. ADULT FOSTER CARE has one opening. Private room, prefer private pay. 948 9433. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates, joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. UPbeat DJ SERVICE music for all occasions, full lighting reinforcement. 891-9911. Help Wanted FIRE FIGHTERS Entry level, male and female positions. Now hiring $1158 $1429 per hour. Paid training and benefits. Applicants call 1-219-736-4715. exL A 4317 9am to 9pm, 7 days. HELP WANTED ASPHALT WORKERS equipment mechanic, will train if needed. CDL license needed. Kent/ Barry/looia/Altogan Counties. 891-9239, or 795-7803. INSURANCE WORK/COMP EXAMINER trainee. Minimum 2 years college. Bachelor degree preferred, excellent benefit package. Contact; Personnel Department, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, 404 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, MI 49058. 616-945-3405._______________ LOCAL FACTORY outlet is hiring for customer service start­ ing $420. a week company train­ ing provided, benefits call 948-8456 or Ionia 527-5800. ORDER ENTRY INVOICING FULL-TIME OFFICE POSI­ TION with local manufacturing company. Should have prior DON HUGHES experience in a manufacturing HAPPY BIRTHDAY environment using a computer­ APRIL 3rd ized system. Experience with DAD & GRANDPA use of CRT and PC’s a must. YOU’RE THE GREATEST! Must have good analytical skills LOVE along with superior oral and BOBBIE, TIM written communication skills. RONNIE, BECKY If you arc interested in joining & BOBBIE LEE our team please submit your Wt B BWWWWr* I typed resume and cover letter to: Pro Line Company, 106 Cook Road, Hastings, Mi 49058-9626. Attn: Stephen H. Wales II. IN MEMORIAM In memory of Duane White, who left us March 30,1974. Through twenty yean now we’ve looked up to you as a model for how to live our lives. The gift you have toft us by your example of tove and care is the gxalest gift in life. Your influence will carry on forever. In loving memory. The Family of Duane WTiite !: Summer !i ; Swimming instructors < I Hastings. Apply in person, no phone calls please- must be at < least 18.__________ ____ < WANTED 30 PEOPLE . Needed to Jose weight on new ’ sensible nutritional weight toss < program. No drags. Doctor . recommended. 100% guaran­ f------------------------------------------------ " ' teed. Call 313-264-1447. Kitchen Help Wanted Hard working, dependable person. Monica KITCHENS and MORE For Less Apply at the Mexican Connexion Restaurant, 131 S. Jefferson, Has­ tings. 'In • Dining Furniture < 1 < | ( [ * < I < | * Cabinets * Counter Tops • Decorative Pulls Summer Youth < Tennis instructor ’ * The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a Head I ► Tennis Instructor to teach youth in the YMCA । > summer tennis program. Interested parties must ! be 18 or older and have tennis experience as 1 * competitors and as an instructor. Interested I parties should apply at the YMCA Office. 234 E t State, Hastings. Please no phone calls In other court business last veek: • A June 6 trial dale was scheduled for a 35-year-old Hastings man accused of having sexual contact with two boys in 1985. A May 12 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Walter A. Kidder. He is charged with two counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the boys, who were 8 and 5 yean old when the contact reportedly occurred. Kidder stood mute to the charges in June and not guilty pleas were entered on hit behalf. • A 28-ycar-old Nashville man accused of sexually penetrating a 15-year-old girl stood mute to lhe charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on Todd S. Andlefs behalf. Andler is charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 yean in prison, for allegedly penetrating the girl. He is also charged with being a habitual offender An April 14 pre-trial was set. • A 50-year-old Nashville man convicted by a jury in December of having sexual contact with a 15-y ear-old girl waived his right to appeal the conviction Donald H. Harshman waived his right to appeal as part of an agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. In exchange, the prosecutor will drop a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct that is still pending against Harshman The jury found Harshman guilty in December of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for fondling the girl in 1991. The jury was hung on a charge of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, though. That charge, which carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, alleged that Harshman digitally penetrated the girl. Harshman was scheduled to go to trial again on the first-degree charge in April. Although Harshman waived his right to appeal his conviction, be did not waive his right to appeal his sentence on the charge. Harshman was sentenced in January by Judge Richard Shuster to five to 15 yean in prison. • A May 23 trial was set for a 33-year-old Delton man accused of stalking and assaulting a woman in November and December. A May 17 final pre-trial and motion hearing also was scheduled for Jerry L. Staley. Staley faces two charges of assaulting the woman with dangerous weapons for allegedly attacking her with a knife and a baseball bat. Those charges carry maximum sentences of four yean in prisai or a $2,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with aggravated sulking, which is punishable by up to five PART-TIME POSITION AVAILABLE at Subway of The YMCA of Barry County is seeking instructors to teach youth In the YMCA’s backyard leam to swim program. Instructors must have current American Red Cross WSI and Lifesaving certifications. Interested parties should apply at the YMCA I ► Office, 234 E. State. Hastings. Please no phone । .calls. > > > navmg oral and anal sex with the boy. Firstdegree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prison. He also faces a count of arranging child sexually abusive activity, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. Wyatt also is charged with two counts of possessing a firearm while committing a felony for allegedly having a shotgun with him while having sex with the boy and when the child sexually abusive activity was occurring. The felony firearm charges are punishable by two years in prison, which are to be served before the sentences on the related charges In addition. Wyatt faces a charge of assaulting the boy with the shotgun, but without the intent to murder him. Assault with a dangerous weapon carries a maximum sentence of four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also is charged with assaulting another person, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Finally, Wyatt is charged with committing larceny in a building in 1992, a charge punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. An April 14 pre-trial was scheduled. 505 W. APPLE HASTINGS I 945-3959 Police investigating check-writing trio Hastings City Police report they are investigating the cashing of three fake payroll checks Saturday at ;he Fclprisch Food Center in Hastings. Police said three women came into the store at about 9:40 p.m. and purchased grocery items using what appeared to be payroll checks from a company called Turner Products Inc. The women received the change from their checks in cash and then toft the store, officers said. The three payroll checks were for just over $450 each, police said. The women used fake driver s licenses, made up social security numbers and other people's names to identify themselves when they cashed the checks, officers said. Police also were not able to locate a company called Turner Products. The women reportedly have cashed similar fake payroll checks at Felpausch stores in Charlotte. Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids Police in those areas are investigating the incidents, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation may become involved, officers said. Two of the women were described as being in their late 20s. and one had orangish-colored hair. The third woman was older, in her 40s or 50s. All three women were African-Americans, police said. COURT NEWS: years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. It also can be punishable by no less than five years on probation. Staley faces a charge of maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to the womans automobile, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $ 100 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender. Staley stood mute to the charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 30-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges that he delivered marijuana and methamphetamine in October. Not guilty pleas were entered on Franklin E Deckers behalf. He faces two counts of delivering marijuana; both of them punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with delivering methamphetamine, which carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison or a $5,000. or both. A pre-trial was scheduled for April 14. • A 30-ycar-old Shelbyville man convicted of possessing cocaine in September was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four years of probation. Joseph E Hodges also was ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and costs. Judge Shuster said that Hodges had been in trouble with the law before, but none of lhe courts involved had given him a substantial jail sentence or rehabilitation program to turn him around. He told Hodges "the ball is in your court." and said that if be did not change his ways he would wind up in prison. Hodges told Shuster that be feels be has made a change in his life since being in jail. He said he was "selfish" and more concerned about drugs and alcohol than he was about his family. He feels bad for what he has done to his family, he said, and he asked Shuster for a chance to prove that he can change. Hodges' attorney. Bradley Johnson, told the court that Hodges has a substantial substance abuse problem, but added that Hodges is coming to terms with it. He urged Shuster not to send Hodges lo prison because this is Hodges first felony conviction and because he has "positive attributes such as being a hard worker. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley recommendeu. as stated in a plea agreement with Hodges, that Hodges be placed on probation for four years and in jail for up to one ytM. Hodges pleaded guilty in February to one count of possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine as part of a ptoa agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop charges Hodges possessed LSD and marijuana. • A 31-year-old Freeport woman accused of delivering marijuana in November stood mute lo lhe charges against her. Not guilty pleas were entered on Tamers M. Spaulding's behalf. She is charged with three counts of delivering marijuana, a charge punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. An April 21 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 23-year-old Battle Cretk woman stood mute to charges she broke into a home in Johnstown Township and stole a television and other items Not guilty pleas were entered on Renee M. Edwards' behalf. She is charged with breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with the intent to commit larceny, which is punishable by up to 15 yean in prison. She also faces a count of larceny in a building for allegedly stealing guns, a VCR. a TV and binoculars from the home. That charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. POLICE BEAT: Police seek to charge 2 with drug offense HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they are seeking to charge ’.wo Hastings men with possessing LSD. Officen said they discovered a small square of the substance while questioning the men Friday evening in a parking lot on Michigan Avenue. One of the men took the square out of his pocket and handed it to the other man when officers called him over to talk with him. Officers then called the other man over and made him show what the other man had given him. Money taken from wallet at church HASTINGS — Hastings police report $115 was stolen from a man's wallet Tuesday evening. March 22, at the Grace Wesleyan Church in Hastings. The man told officers be was at the church playing volleyball and set his jacket, which had his wallet inside, along a wall. When he retrieved the jacket later, the wallet was gone, be said. He found the wallet in a trash can. but the money had been taken, he said. Two-car accident injures four HASTINGS — Three Hastings residents were hurt Friday in a two-car crash at the corner of Park and Grand streets. Hastings City Police report. Donna L. Davis, 30, of 712 S. Jefferson, was driving east on Grand at 1250 p.m. and failed to stop at the stop sign at the Park Street intersection, officen said. She continued on into the path of a car driven by Shari D. Endsley. 34. of 236 W. Marshall, and was hit. they said. Davis. Endsley and one of Endsley's passengers. Stacey Jo Endsley, 6. were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Davis was ticketed for disobeying the slop sign, officers said. Crash injures Shelbyville woman RUTLAND TWP. — A 23-year-old Shelbyville resident was hurt Tuesday, March 22, in a crash at the intersection of Gun Lake and Tanner Lake roads, deputies at the Barry County Sheriff's Department report. Keri S. Belka, of 4200 England, was westbound on Gun I-ake Road at 7 p.m. when a southbound car. which had been stopped at the intersection, pulled out and ran into the side of Belka's car. deputies said. Deputies said the driver, Reuben L Young, 90, of 50 Tanner Lake Road. Hastings, was stopped at the intersection to make a toft turn. Young told deputies be looked but did not sec Belka's car coming. Belka was taken to Pennock Hospital, treated and released. Radiators stolen from pickup truck IRVING TWP. — Fifteen radiators, worth about $150, were reported stolen from the back of a pickup truck, troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report The truck was parked at i’jc victim's Buehler Road hon«e. troopers said. They said the theft occurred between 6 p * t on March 18 and 6 p.m. the next day. Police seek marijuana charge HASTINGS — City u Ixe are seeking to charge a 31-year-old Hastings man with possessing marijuana after reportedly discovering some in his possession Thursday during a traffic stop. Officers said they stopped the man after seeing him drive through a stop sign at the intersection of Apple Street and Michigan Avenue. They said they could smell burnt marijuana coming from the man's car. officers said. During a search, police found a small pipe in the ashtray of the and a baggie of marijuana in lhe man's pocket. Officers are seeking to charge the man with driving with a suspended license. He was also ticketed for driving through lhe stop sign, they said. Burglars hit Pleasantview Elementary LACEY — The Pleasantview Elementary School in l-acey reportedly was broken into earlier this week School officials said the break-in occurred between 10 p.m. Monday night and 5:42 a.m. the next day. Stolen was a VCR. a safe, a pencil machine and other items. A parent is offering a reward for any leads leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the break-in. officials said Anyone with any information is asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 948-4805 or the Silent Observer in Battle Creek at 964-3888. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-04-07.pdf 89e5858874a136193b32f70d312a67a6 PDF Text Text Gun Lake plans summer festival Annual preview of spring sports A historical look at a country Dr. See Pages 10-13 See Page 9 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HWir ■ castings h*oiic .iwar. 121 S. Church it. Hastings. HI 49v56 ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. APRIL 7. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 5 New animal shelter site not a done deal News Briefs Legislative Coffee slated The aest Legislative Coffee teuton has been scheduled for 8 am Monday. Apnl II. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Jack Welborn. Slate Rep. Bob Beocer and Mark Howe, a representative of Congressman Vera Ehlers" office, will be on hand to talk about current issues are attempt to deal with any concern* coast humts may wish to discuss. The monthly Legislative Coffee senes, open to aD Barry County citizens, is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Immunization clinic is April 16 A special immunization dink will be held from 8:30 to 11 a.m. al the BarryEaton District Health Department Satur­ day. April 16. The clink, sponsored by the Kiwani* Club of Hastings, will offer free im­ munizations. Free iKpatiis B vaccine will be available to infants up to 12 mon­ ths of age and to children who have in­ itiated the three-dose series before 12 months. All children from birth through kindergarten age who receive shots will be eligible for gifts and coupons. Free refreshments also will be available. No appointments are necessary. Parents are encouraged to take advan­ tage of the dink. For more information, call the BarryEaton District Health Department at 945-9516 Ehlers plans town meeting Congressman Vera Ehlers will have a town meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday. April 30. al the Hastings Fire Stauon. 110 E Mill St. Ehler* plans a series of town meetings throughout the Third Congressional District in April to gain ideas and con­ cerns from local constituents Other town meetings will be April 23 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in Lowell and from 2 io 3:30 p.m. in Grand Rapids and on April 30 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in Ionia. For more information, call Mark Howe at 451-8383 or Christopher Barbee at (202) 225-3831. Next Futuring session reset Because of vacations, the next Barry County Futuring Leadership Committee meetings has been rescheduled. The meeting will be held from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday . April 14, at the new Courts & Law Building. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. The public is welcome to attend. 'Golden Deeds* nominees sought The Exchange Club of Hastings agun is seeking nominations for its annual Book of Golden Deeds award. Recipients are people who have given service to the community , but have not recezve recognition. They are nominated by the publk and the award is pesented at the annual Michigan Week luncheon in May. Nominations may be sent to Fran Johnson. Book of Golden Deeds Award. National Bank of Hastings. 241 West Scale St.. Hastings. 49058. or call 945-3437. Deadline for entries is Friday. April 29 Past winners of the award have been Pat Wagner 1993. Foss White 1992. JoBeth Bridchnan 1991. Harry Burke 1990 and Steve Red 1989 More NEWS BRIEFS on Page 2 PRICE 25* Thomapple Township firefighters responded to this house fire Thursday. The home on Arlington, just north of Mom & Pop's Appliance, sustained a great deal of smoke and heat damage Middleville home burns, sustains smoke damage by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer No one was home when the fire department arrived al the burning house at 640 Arlington in Middleville Thursday afternoon. The small, two-story house of Joy VanderZee sustained approximately $15,000 in damage estimates Thomapple Township Fire Chkf Bob Kenyon. The Thomapple fire fighter' arrived at the site just before 5 p.m. according to Kenyon and were assisted by the Hastings Fire Department. * Kenyon szid the blwraarted in Xc Kitchen where a pan had been left-on the electric stove with the burner on. The fire did not entirely destroy the home, but there is both smoke and heat damage throughout the entire bouse. VanderZee couliknot be reached. But according to her brother, she and her elementary-aged son. Brian, may need clothing and household-type items. Anyone interested in helping can watch for more informal ion. Petitions due May 10 for county, twp. posts J-Ad Graphics News Service Those interested in running for county commissioner or township office need to submit nominating petitions by May 10 at 4 p.m. To run for county commissioner, the number of signatures needed is based on the number of votes cast for secretary of state in the 1990 general election, but in no case less than five. County commission candidates will turn petitions into the county clerk's office. Peti­ tions for township offices will turn in peti­ tions to the clerk of that township. (Sec ac­ companying charts.) At the township level, the only offices that have become vacant since the last elec­ tion in 1992 arc ones that had office holders appointed. The appointed oficials may seek to finish the remainder of the four-year terms that expire in 1996. Those townships arc Hastings Charter. Irving. Orangeville and Prairieville. All signatures for township offices are based on the number of votes cast by party in the 1990 general election. Not less than 1 percent nor more than 4 percent of the votes cast for the Secretary of Slate is required, but in no case less than five signatures. Township petitions must be turned into the township clerk by May 10. at 4 p.m. Candidates must present petitions plus an af­ fidavit of identity when filing or the filing is incomplete and will not be accepted. All candidates who have not previously filed a "State of Organization’ under the Campaign Finance Act must file with the county clerk within 20 days from deciding to become a candidate. Delegates to the county convention must file petitions by 4 p.m. on May 3 to the county clerk. A minimum of three signa­ tures arc needed. Candidates without political affiliation must file qualifying petitions for a place on ths November general election ballot by July 21. Five already file for County Board All J-Ad Graphics News Senice eight Barry County Commissioners scats are up for re­ election in November and with almost three weeks left before the deadline to submit petitions to run for office, five have already filed District 1 covers the City of Hastings: District 2, Thomapple and Irving townships; District 3. Rutland. Hope and part of Barry township; District 4. Carlton. Hastings Charter, part of Irving and part of Woodland townships; District 5. Castleton, Maple Grove and part of Woodland townships; District 6. Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships; District 7, Assyria. Baltimore and Johnstown townships; and District 8. Prairieville and most of Barry townships Four of the five candidates who have already filed petitions arc incumbents. with Marge Radant filing in District 1, Sandy James for District 3. Gordon Fuhr for District 4. Lew Newman for District 6 and the fifth candidate, non-incumbent Emmet Herrington, filing for District 7. a scat now held by Ethel Doze. All have identified themselves as Republicans Districts 2, 5 and 8 have had no one file as yet. At (he township level, only offices that have become vacant since the last general election, and have office holders who were appointed are being filled. The townships with trustee positions open for election arc Hastings Charter. Irving and Orangeville. In Prairieville, the treasurer's post is open. The primary election will be held on Aug. 2. The general election is on Nov. 8 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer There soon will be a different site for animal shelter in Barry County. The state inspector is telling Barry County Commissioners that something has to be done about the present facility, and the need has existed for the last two or three years, said Chairman of the Board of Commissioners Orvin Moore, However, the building most talked about as the replacement, the county-owned former EBI budding, is not the only one being considered. Moore said. The [resent location, and another site in the vicinity of the City of Hastings arc presently being looked at by the Criminal Justice Committee as site* to locale a new shelter. Moore said. Other locations may be added to the 1 isl he said. "One, we have to have a different facility; and two. it has to be located somewhere." he said. Fund-raising that has been undertaken by shelter personnel is strongly supported by Mocxc, who noted that the money is "going into a building fund, to be used specifically for a nev or different facility." But, he said, “we have no desire to pul the shelter iu an area where the residents are adamantly opposed. We're not going to force anyone. 'Any consideration for a location will be the subject of a public bearing.' he added. Such a public bearing would be set by the Planning Commission, whether it is a city or township where the proposed buildin" will be located, be said. At such a bearing, the Facilities and Property Committee of the County Board. TOWNSHIP OFFICES DEMOCRATS Hastings Chatter Twp. Irving Twp. Orangevilb Twp. Prairieville Twp. which will handle the specifics of a new shelter, would present a site plan, floor plans, plans for runoff, water and sewer plans, noise control, and parking provisions Moore pointed out tiiat cilirens can at that time ask for special conditions, such as requests for closed runs for dogs, or that animals be put inside at certain hours. If a special use permit or other zoning change is needed, the property committee would follow the same procedure as a private citizen, he said. Published reports that the shelter would be located at the EBI building is the result of miscommunication. Moore said, but the reality of having a new location is agreed to by all involved. He said the problem of relocating the shelter has been coming for "iwo or three years," with the state inspector saying several things at the present shelter have to be corrected by the county. Moore suggested a feasibility study of the EDI building in the fall of 1992 or spring of 1993, be said, "to see what would have to be done, and get some cost estimates." "Pioneer (Construction Company) gave us a cost estimate that wc thought was prohibitive.” Moore said. "We looked at it both ways.” he said of dog runs, "it appeal s that the least offensive to residents is closed runs." Moore expects the Criminal Justice Committee to decide on a site yet this spring or summer, with a goal of locating in a different facility in about one year. After that site decision is made, the matter is turned over to the Property Committee. See SHELTER, cont. page 3 REPUBLICANS lignttm* nMdtd fron-to 5-16 5-9 5-14 5-16 frwn-lo 5-18 5-10 5-15 6-22 COUNTY COMMISSIONERS DEMOCRATS Trustee (1) Trustee (1) Trustee (1) Treasurer froflMo REPUBLICANS 0^1 hk Im* tlw«j*<J from-to District Pl­ City of Hastings 9-38 8-34 District «2 Thomapple & Irving Twp 8-33 9-36 District 43 Rutland, Hope & Barry (Part) 10-41 8-32 District *4 Carlton, Hastings Charter, Irving Prec 1, Woodland (Part) 9-37 9-35 District #5 Castleton, Maple Grove Woodland (Part) 8-32 8-32 District 46 Orangeville, Yankee Springs 8-31 9-34 District »7 Assyria. Baltimore. Johnstown 9-37 9-36 District *8 Prairieville, Barry (Most) 9-37 8-31 Second teen dies after crash by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A Hamilton teenager injured in a fatal car­ pickup truck accident on March 27 report­ edly died of her injuries early Monday morning Jodi Steele. 15. who was reported in criti­ cal condition last week at Butterworth Hos­ pital in Grand Rapids, is the second teenager to die in the accident. Tina Marie Lewis. 17. of Nashville, was pronounced dead at the scene March 27. according to troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings Steele was a passenger in a truck driven by her father, Fredrick Steele. 42. Fredrick and his other passengers, wife Christine, 38. and son Jeffrey. 13. were also reported in­ jured in the crash. Jodi and Fredrick were flown by heli­ copter to Butterworth Hospital. Fredrick re­ mains there, where be was listed in critical condition Wednesday. Christine and Jeffrey were taken to Pen­ nock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Christine has since been admitted at Butterworth, though, and is listed in fair condition. Troopers said the accident occurred at 6:10 p.m. at the corner of East State Road and Charlton Park Road. Lewis was driving north on Charlton Park Road when she ran a See TEEN, continued page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 7, 1994 Little Debbie sues over Tittle Doobie1 shirts NEW YORK (AP) _ The maker of Little Debbie snack food cakes is suing a novelty chain for a parody showing the smiling grand­ daughter of the company's founder pushing rnanjuana-spiked munchies. A judge issued an order Monday banning Pleasantville. N.J.-based Spencer Gifts from selling Us.“Little Doobia" T-shirts.tyr 10 days. lawyers for McKee Food; Corp . lhe cook­ ie maker baKdjn CoUpgedak^Tenn., said set­ tlement terms have not yet been%iscusaed. News Briefs: (CONTINUED) School election deadlines near The Tiling deadline for anyone in­ terested in seeking a local school board position is 4 p.m. Monday. April 11, at the superintendent's or central offices in the schixil district Petitions may he picked up and return­ ed at the offices The annual school election will be held on Monday. June 13. this year The deadline to register to vote is Monday. May 16 Food Fest added to sidewalk sales A Food Fest will be added to this year's sidewalk sales in downtown Hastings Friday and Saturday. July 29 and 30 The event is being organized by lhe Food Fest Committee, a sub-committee ot the Hastings Area Chamber of Com- , merce's Community Promotion Committee. Karen Heath of Second Hand Corners, said the fest was developed because mer­ chants have been looking for a way to spice up the sidewalk sales. She said the idea is to use the space in front of the non-retail businesses that might other­ wise be left vacant. Anybody in the county is welcome to take pan. including restaurants, grocery stores, service clubs, churches, school groups and individuals. A small fee will be charged for space. The money will be used to advertise the Food Fest Anyone interested in taking pan should call Heath at 945-5005. Diane Meyer at Feipausch at 948-3485 or the chamber at 945-2454 Feipausch seeks advisory panel Feipausch is linking for area super­ market shoppers who would like to learn more about the industry by becoming members of the Feipausch Consumer Advisory Panel. Members of the panel meet with top­ level company management three to four times each year to talk about concerns and needs of shoppers and to review changes in Feipausch policies. Mileage and child care expenses are rcimubursed. Each panel member also receives a $25 gift cemficate annually The tol-frec number for the Feipausch ExpressLinc is I-8OO-648-6433 Meijer dinner will be Tuesday A Meijer Community Dinner Party will be held at 6 p.m. Tuesday. April 12. al the Presbyterian Leason-Sharpe Hall in Hastings Host for the dinner will be Tim Brown, who has a mid-day radio show or WQLR. 106 5 FM and whose voice can be heard on television and radio commercials and promotional videos Besides being a radio personality and Meijer dinner host, he is a musician and does work for Lhe Children's Miracle Network telethon. The public is invited, but tickets must be purchased in advance Tickets, which include dinner, entertainment and door prizes, are available at Hodge*. Jewelry Store, from any member of the Hastings chapter of the Business and Professional Women's Club or by calling 948-8893 Library seeks public input The Hastings Public Library is asking patrons to fill out a customer service survey during National Library Week April 17-23 Librarian Barbara Schondclmay er said the survey will take only about three minutes to fill out Questions will in­ clude How easy is it to find what you need ’ How helpful is the library staff ’ What other services would you like-1 All replies will be confidential The surveys will be available at the library. 121 S Church St., next week, and everyone is encouraged to stop in and fill one out The shirts show the familiar girl in a sun hat smoking a joint and offering to “blow your mind ... not your waistline" with a package of "12 individually warped cakes’ The U.S District judge in Manhattan gave the companies an April 13 deadline to reach a settlement or return for a hearing. His name: Robert W. Sweet. The little girl, featured on packages since I960, was modeled on Debbie McKee. Her grandfather founded McKee Rxxis Corp His name? O.D. Infant and child CPR class slated Pennock Hospital will conduct an American Heart Association "Infant and Child" cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) class from 6 to 10 p.m. Tuesday . Apnl 12. in Pennock's Physicians Center Conference Center on the lower level. The course will be a four-hour pro­ gram leaching one rescuer CPR and choking management, designed for parents of infants and small children, for educators who work primarily with in­ fants and children, and for parents of high risk children. Class size is limited and preregistra­ tion is necessary Call Pennock Hospital's Education Department at 948-3125 to register or obtain additional information Babysitting class will be April 16 Pennock Hospital will offer a Young Babysitters class from 9 a.m to num Saturday. April 16 The class, for students in the sixthn grade or higher, will be held al the Physicians Center lower level. Program fee is $5.. Topics will include basic child care, sitter responsibilities, fire safety. CPR. first aid and activities that can be fun and help children develop skills. Certificates of achievement will be given upon completion of the class. Class size is limited Pre-registration is required by calling 948-3125. Learning center focus of survey About 600 Barry County residents will be asked to fill out a survey on how thiy feel about a community college learning center. One letter to the randomly selected 600 county residents already has been sent, but a copy of the survey will be published in the April 12 edition of the Reminder. Responses from Reminder readers will not be included in the survey results, but will provide added insights to the County Fc'uring/Leadership Steering Committee. The Thomapple Foundation is funding lhe survey. There will be no cost to those taking pan in lhe survey. Next 1st Friday will be April 8 James Ferency. nephew of the late Zolton Ferency. will guest speaker at lhe next First Friday forum April 8 Zolton Ferency. who died of a bean attack a little more than a year ago. was a frequent First Friday speaker. In his last appeareance. shortly before his death, he outlined a plan for a single house (unicameral) Slate Legislature with representation based on percentage of the vote. Ferency had begun a petition drive tn get his idea on the November 1994 ballot. After his death, his nephew. James, has tried to keep the movement going The Lunch and Learn programs, spon­ sored by the Barry County Demnocratic Committee, begin al noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jef­ ferson streets in Hastings. Those atten­ ding may bring their own lunches. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats Several songs in Up With People's new show. 'World in Motion,* deal with specific issues facing young people today in a sound and style all their own Above, the cast performs 'Education.* a rap about the importance of staying in school. ’Up With People1 seeking host families Feipausch will bring nearly 150 international students of an "Up With People" cast to Battle Creek Monday. April 18. and residents in surrounding areas arc invited to be hosts to one or more of the young people During their seven-day stay in Battle Creek and Grand Ledge. Up With People will perform lhe all-new show "World in Motion" on Friday. April 22. at the Kellogg Arena and Sunday, April 24, at the Grand Ledge High School gym. Up With People appeared before a sellout crowd in Hastings several years ago. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for youths and senior citizens with a Feipausch Golden Opportunity Club Card, which are available at all Feipausch grocery stores. Tom Feldpausch. president and chief executive officer of Feipausch, said, "The net proceeds from ticket sales in Battle Creek will be donated to the South Central Michigan Food Bank. "We re pleased that we can bring a show of this caliber to Battle Creek and Grand Ixdge. and we feel t.iat we can help give back to the community by donating all show proceeds to feed the hungry." The benefit also is made possible through the co-sponsorship of the Sara Lee Company, represented by Hygradc and Bit Mar meats. Pepsi. Fnto-Lay. Nabisco. Tony's Pizza and the Battle Creek Enquirer and News. Mike Hubert, a past host for Up With People said, "Hosting has been a fantastic experience for my family. My kids have enjoyed having someone around from another country so much that we have hosted lhe last two times Up With People has been in the area" Mary Dittman. Up With People promotion coordinator, said, "Each year, an estimated 30,000 families worldwide invite students into their homes. The hosts not only provide a place to stay, but a personal perspective of Family lives in allergy-free home MUSKEGON. Mich. (AP) _ Being envi­ ronmentally conscious is more than politically correct in the Brown household. It's essential to keeping their daughter healthy. Catherine Brown, 10^ had been to many doctors and tried many medicines but remained ill and irritable. Her parents. Stan and Carolyn Brown, then learned about envi­ ronmental illness. They also learned that their daughter was allergic to her own home. Catherine was allergic to formaldehyde used in construction materials, synthetic mate­ rials in everything from couch stuffing to plas­ tic food storage bags, dust mites and mold. Her reactions were severe, ranging from overwhclnung fatigue to anger and depression to an extremely rapid heartbeat. The Browns limited Catherine s exposure to as many of those materials as they could But they were living in Ohio al the time. When they learned they were relocating to Muskegon, they once again had to find a suit­ able house. They needed a house built between lhe mid-1940s and mid-1960s. Any older house likely would have loo much dust and mold; chances were good that a newer house would have been built with formaldehyde-laden par­ ticle board and other synthetics. They needed a bouse with plaster walls, a detached garage and hardwood or ceramic floors instead of carpet. "Most of the (real estate agents') respons­ es were, 'You've got to be kidding."' Carolyn Brown said. The Browns managed to find a house that met most of their requirements, but not all. The former owners had pets. And rather than radiator heat, the house had forced-air beat, which circulates dust. Before they moved in July 1992. the Browns had the ductwork vacuumed and removed the paneling and ceiling tiles. They scrubbed the exposed subfloor and joists and rescaled them. When they removed the carpel from the family .oom and installed hardwiMxJ flooring, they encountered another problem wood-floor finishes such as polyurethane give off fumes Catherine cannot tolerate. Then they found Tommy Lyle of Knoxville. Tenn., whose Allergy Relief Shop Inc. has environmentally safe products, including floor finish. Less than two weeks after moving in. how­ ever. Catherine's condition deteriorated. The Browns suspected mold was the culprit. They contacted Lyle, who traveled to Muskegon and compiled a long list of suggestions for keeping the house free of mold. They put ridge vents on the roof and more vents in the soffits They installed ventilators that constantly draw in fresh air from outside. Holes and cracks in the basement were scaled. Clothes, which carry moisture and dust, were removed from the bedroom closets of The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will have a blood drive at St Ambrose Church in Delton from I to 7 p.m. Monday . April II Goal for the dnve is 60 pints Karen Despres, director ot the local Red Cross, said the Delton drives con­ sistently meet their goals Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't given blood within 56 days of next Monday is eligible to donate The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m Monday at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library Mr and Mrs Lyle Champion will present a program about farm tours they have taken The public is invited to attend Coffee and cookies will be served Catherine and her 8-ycar-old sister, Lisa. The shower is wiped down after each use and the towel is tossed into lhe basement, whose door to the upstairs has been scaled with weather­ stripping. Closets and bathroom cupboard doors are left open with lights on to resisd moisture. Cardboard boxes, which also hold moisture, were replaced with plastic storage containers. The basement dehumidifier runs constantly. "It's basically moisture control, because mold can't grow where there's no moisture." Brown said. The Browns say lhe changes they’ve made to protect their daughter's health has changed the entire family's lifestyle. Because of allergies to preservatives, the Browns cat only organic food. They have little furniture, because Catherine can't tolerate lhe fumes from finishes and synthetic fabrics. The TV cabinet and rocking chair in the living room arc handmade by the Amish, who fin­ ished them with beeswax rather than chemi­ cals. And rather than expose Catherine and Lisa to heavy detergents, dust, science-room chem­ icals and particle-board furniture, the Browns now teach their daughters at home. "When you I cam about getting someone in your home healthier, you learn right along how to make the Earth healthier," Carolyn Brown said. "It brings your awareness up so much that you become an Earthy person." Engler, GOP chair trying to woo ex-Miss American Blood drive set in Delton Bernard Society to meet Monday the community in which they live. "In the 80 to 90 families the Up With People students stay with during the year, students learn about their hosts' customs, foods, jobs, values. language and more. And the families learn about their guests. The benefits flow both ways," Dittman added. She said the basic responsibility of a host family is to provide individual beds for each cast member, daily transportation to and from a central drop-off point at the beginning and end of each day. and a few meals such as breakfast and some evening meals. Host families are a very important part of lhe Up With People education program. Several days before the arrival of the cast, host families will be invited to a special meeting in which they will be given a copy of the cast/host schedule, and any questions they may have can be discussed. Anyone interested in being a host family for students should call lhe Up With People advance team al 966-2225. Car catches fire at State and Broadway No one was reported injured when this 1982 Ford Fairmont caught fire Friday afternoon at the comer of Broadway and State Street in Hastings, officials at the Hastings Fire Department said. Firefighters said the fire started from a gas leak at about 3:10 p.m. while the driver. Anita Root, of 3418 Yankee Springs Road. Yankee Springs Township, was sitting at lhe intersection waiting for the light to change. Firefighters from the Hastings department were returning from a grass fire when they spotted the car fire. They put the fire out. slaying on the scene about 30 minutes. The owners had insurance, firefighters said, but the car will probably be totaled. DETROIT (AP) _ There she is... Slate Sen. Kaye Lani Rae Rafko? The former Miss Michigan and Miss America is now married, the mother of a tod­ dler and working as a registered nurse at a Monroe hospice for the terminally ill. But the state's top two Republicans, Gov. John Engler and Michigan GOP Chairman David Doyle, plan to meet this coming week­ end with Rafko. They hope to persuade her to jump back into the limelight and run against first-term state Sen. Jim Berryman. D-Adrian. "Tn nattered in their confidence," Rafko. 30. told The Detroit News in a report pub­ lished Tuesday. She said she would decide next week whether to take up Engler and Doyle on their offer. But Rafko also showed a bit of political waffling in her comments to The News, say­ ing at one point. ‘Tm not really sure what I'm going to do" _ then saying, "Tm positive I would do a good job in representing the peo­ ple " Rafko. who reigned as Miss America for one year after being crowned in September 1987. even drew praise from Berryman. The former mayor of Adrian and first-term senator called her "a very intelligent woman. I have nothing but good things to say about her." That could change if Rafko warms to the GDP's overtures. Recalling a high school swim meet, Rafko told The News about sitting in class lhe day before the event and repeatedly writing "Kill Jamie." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1994 — Page 3 Hastings High School studying Hillcrest Plan by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Educators say that a lex more expectations are being placed on Michigan students since the implementation of Public Act 25 in 1992. That law sets standards for student performance and establishes a core curriculum and state-endorsed diplomas, said Hastings High School Principal Steve Harbison. And the state aid package also demands more attention be paid to "at risk" students by trying to bring them up to grade level, but without taking them out of the core cur­ riculum, he added. How best to do tha^ and make Hastings snykrnrs successful? One way may be to change the traditional way the school day is structured, with classes having larger blocks of time over four days in the school week. An idea that is being seriously studied by school officials is the "Hillcrest Plan." "We have a lot of things to consider before we set an implementation date." Harbison said. The staff is in support of restructuring, so is the Board of Education and the Curricu­ lum Council, he added. In the new structure, "hours' would become 90 minutes, with classes four times a day for four days of the week, and one day with six class hours. One of the things no* decided is where to put a "seminar period." Each teacher would have a cross section of students that they keep through high school, and the seminar time could be used to meet with them. Also, special assemblies could be scheduled into "seminar periods." thus protecting academic time. Officials noted when visiting other schools that have a seminar penod built in. students were very protective of their time, and tended to build their own study groups. Harbison said. In the Hillcrest plan, or eight-block plan, there could be seven classes and a seminar period over four days and three courses to study for each day instead of thinking about six subjects. With the seminar period, the need to stay after school would be gone. Harbison said. That doesn’t mean there wouldn’t be home work, but lhe problem of having a single parent or one of two parents who work having to pick up the student after school would be gone, he said. The Hillcrest Plan is not the only change that is being considered at the school, with the science department practicing "mastery learning" with the goal that "all kids will Objectives are established for a class, and then every student is helped to reach the goal. "Were in the process of change." he said."we've got to meet the needs of present day society. "We did an excellent job of preparing our students for an industrial society, but now we are an information society, and we have to meet that challenge." Much discussion and decisions have yet to be made, and more questions answered be­ fore officials are ready to make a presentation to the Board of Education or implement a version of the Hillcrest Plan, he said. "We have many things to decide; eligibility for sports and driver education, graduation requirements and so on." he said. Teachers also have to learn bow to teach 90-minute classes, and that means further training for them, and how to solve problems with study missed by absenteeism, and where to fit in a seminar period all have to be worked out, Harbison said. Though lhe teachers, staff and officials are all excited about the prospect, it's still up in the air. "We’re not sure we could logistically be ready io go next year." he said. learn a set amount." Harbison said. Counterfeit payroll check scam under statwide probe J-Ad Graphics News Service Holings Qty Police laid the Secret Service will be taking over their investigaboo into tbe cashing of three take payroll checks March 26 a: the Feipausch Food Center in Hastings Tbe Secret Service, a federal agency adminutered by the Treasury Department, II becoming involved io the case because the cashing of fake payroll checks has become a state-wide problem, police laid. Police said grocery stores and banks from Kent Counly to the Flint area have been cheated out of an estimated $60,000 in lhe scam, including businesses io Woodland. Charlotte. Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids Kent County businesses alone lost $50,000. police said. Tbe Secret Service reportedly will take over similar investigations by police in Kent Counly. Eaton County and Flint. Titough three women reportedly cashed tbe checks in Hastings and in nearby communities, it is believed a larger ring of people is responsible for cashing the bogus checks statewide, police said. Tbe counterfeit checks cashed in Hastings appeared to be payroll checks from a company called Turner Products Inc. Bad checks have been made out for other companies, however, including Diamond Drilling and Universal Forest Products. "Battle of the Books" winner named at Northeastern Elementary The 'Battle ol the Books,' held last week at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings, was the result ol three months of work by fourth and fifth grade students After reading hundreds of books, the student's knowldege was tested in a ‘battle ' The winning team was Tom Williams (right) and Mike NHz Also corrpeting were Taylor Wisner and Emily Smith, and Andrew Whiting and Jonathan Katje. The first place finishers were known at press time, but the second and third place positions were unavailable. according to officials al Michigan National Bank. Tbe women who cashed tbe checks in Hastings used tbe checks to purchase grocery items and then took their change in cash. Tbe women used fake driver's licenses, made up social security numbers and other people's names to identify themselves when they cashed the checks, police said. The checks reportedly have been made out for $450 and larger amounts. Hastings police urge area businesses to be leery of payroll checks from outside areas and not to cash them. Hastings Chamber adds new director by Jeaa Gallup Staff Writer Kathy LaViclor has been named to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. LaVictor and her husband. Milt, own and operate the Park View Motel, and recently were named "Business Owners of the Quarter." Kathy volunteers one half day a week to the chamber. She said she is amazed at the number of people who are interested in Hastings and request information about relocating here. LaVictor said being on the board of the chamber will let her make a contribution to its projects. Also, she would like to help make tbe chamber strong er and be more involved with other chambers of commerce in tbe area. Her area of special interest is promoting tourism in the area. She sees the chamber becoming "more and more active, with lots of enthusiasm and lots of things happening ** The LaVicton have been in Hastings for about almost three years and they decided to buy lhe motel In Hastings because of the area. "Of all the motels we looked at, this was the one we liked best." she said of the Park View. "People here have been super, very welcoming. Another thing we like is that within an hour's driving time there are sc veral 1 ar ge me tropol itan areas, if we want to go there." She said she is happy to promote Hastings "as a great place to live, shop and do business." LaVictor replaces Mark Christiansen who served on lhe 14-member board for three years and was a valuable member, said tbe executive director of the chamber, Dixie Stadel Manshum. "Mark assisted in the setting up of the new committee structure, and his membership committee initiated tbe chamber quarterly dinner," Manshum said. Kathy LaVictor Summer festival being planned for Gun Lake area by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Music, dancing, food and fun in a big way are in tbe planning stages for the first Family Activities and Cultural Event of the Summer (F.A.C.E.S). To be held in and around the grounds of the Gun Lake Community Church, tbe June 24-25 event will feature something every minute, with the emphasis on ethnic activities and youth. "This is a big challenge to lhe people of Gun Lake, but we’ve had great support for it," said one of tbe organizers, Bev Meinke. She hopes FACES will become annual. Benefits from the first festival will go to the Gun Lake Community Pre-school, and later events may fund scholarships. "We’ll have everything from karate to ballet, along the lines of lhe Arts Festival in Grand Rapids," Meinke explained. Organizers are seeking those with talent who can entertain with a stage act, along with ethnic food booth operators, and arts and craft vendors. Meinke said they welcome any ethnic arts or crafts hoping for representatives from lhe cultures of Central America, Peru, Guatemala. Mexico and many other nations. Other cultures are ail welcomed at the festival, cither in crafts, food booths, art or entertainment. There will be a large child activity area for children of pre-school age and up. and special recognition for Gun Lake Area young people who are high achievers, she said. She pointed out that lhe Gun Lake area has a mixture of students from Wayland. Middleville and Delton schools. Organizers also are looking for sponsors who can supply funds, goods or services. “A lot of plans are already set, with many children's activities lined up, such a petting zoo, personalities and so on," she added. A schedule of events will be posted in tbe area a couple of weeks before lhe festival. To volunteer or for information, call Meinke at 792-9529, or write FA.C.ES, 2069 Archwood. Wayland, 49348. Fifth grade student Tom Wiliams is congratulated by teacher Alice Gergen as the student who first completed reading all of the books used in the 'Battle of the Books' Local Jaycees to sponsor 'pony plunk/bovine drop1 On Saturday, April 16. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. there will be a most unusual activity happening at tbe comer of State and Market streets in Hasting:. Tbe Hastings Jaycees will be there with balloons and banners conducting a "pony plunk" and "bovine drop" to benefit two causes they support. Tickets are $5. and can be purchased from Brenda Cuddahee (call 948-2819) or at the time of the event. To explain tbe activity as delicately as possible, the pony and cow are placed in a field that is marked with gnds and then they are watched until they either "plunk" or "drop" Experts will race to the spot to determine which grid the "plunk" landed on and, using that number, will have a drawing of the tickets to determine a winner. SPRING SPORTS PREVIEW in this week's BANNER pages 10 thru 13 Middleville man dies after leading police in chase by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A 20-year-old Middleville man died in a car crash Friday morning after leading Kent County Sheriff's deputies on a high-speed chase. Mark A. Shriver II. of 311 Russell St. drove at speeds up to 110 miles per hour while trying to elude police officers, said Deputy Roger Parent of lhe Kent County Sheriffs Traffic Bureau. Deputies first noticed Shriver at about 1:20 a.m. near the intersection of Cascade Road and 28th Street in Cascade Township when he stopped his car at a flashing yellow traffic signal. Parent said. He said deputies followed Shriver and saw him disobey stop signs and speed limit signs. When the deputies tried to pull Shriver over, though, he fled. Parent said. Shriver drove on side streets trying to elude lhe deputies. He headed south on Thornapple River Drive and eventually ended up southbound on Whitneyville Avenue, Parent said Early in the chase, deputies set up a road block to stop Shriver, but he just drove around tbe road block, he said. Deputies stopped chasing Shnver as they neared 84th Street. Parent said. He said lhe deputies decided to break off the pursuit tor safety reasons when they encountered another vehicle at a four-way stop. The entire chased lasted 10 to 12 miles. Shriver reportedly was last seen driving south on Whitneyville at a high rate of speed with his car lights off. After the chase, deputies continued their regular patrols and discovered a car wreck on Whitneyville between 92nd and 100th streets in Caledonia Township. Parent said. The car. which was later identified as Shnver's, had gone off lhe road, hit a large tree and caught on fire, he said. Deputies tried to approach the car. but were driven back by lhe flames, which had fully engulfed the vehicle. Parent said. Firefighters and the medical examiner were called to the scene. An autopsy reportedly revealed that alcohol was a factor in the incident. Parent said that the officers who decided to terminate the chase made the proper judgment for their safety and thaiof others in the area. Shriver was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1992. He was employed at Prime Technology Incorporated in Kentwood for four years as a service engineer. He enjoyed hunting and basketball. Surviving are his parents, Mark A. and Loretta J. Shriver of Middleville; a sister, Victoria Lawcock of Hastings; brother, Jeremy Shriver of Middleville; his grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral services were held Monday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Internment was at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Middleville. For example, it the number with the "drop" is five, the fifth ticket drawn is the winner. If all of the tickets are sold, the first-place winner will be awarded $75, and tbe second $25. In any case, first place will be guaranteed $40. Proceeds from the day will go benefit C.H.A.D.D and cemetery beautification. Participants need not be present to win. SHELTER continued from page 1 which will deal with lhe specifics of a building, and the procedures needed to complete lhe construction, be said. "It would be nice if we had the money to build it right away, but we don't," Moore said. "With lhe approval and bid process, we re looking at spring of 1995." Moore outlined his idea of "the ideal shelter." An office area, drop-off area, a single entry point leading to lhe dog and cat kennels, a quarantine area, a medical care area and an area to handle dangerous animals, arc all on Moore's list of desires. Also, he added, the building should be aesthetically pleasing and blend in with the existing neighborhood. Commissioners Gordon Fuhr. Mark Doster and Ixw Newman serve on the Property Committee, with Fuhr as chairman. TEEN continued from page 1 stop sign and drove into tbe path of a west­ bound truck driven by Fredrick Steele, troopers said. No one involved in the accident was wearing a seat belt, according to lhe police report. Troopers were assisted at lhe scene by the Hastings and Nashville fire departments; lhe Hastings, Nashville and Delton ambulance services. Aeromed Air Care from Grand Rapids, West Michigan Air Care from Kalamazoo, and Spencer’s Towing in Hast­ ings. Funeral services were held for Lewis last Wednesday. March 30, at the Maple Valley Chapcl-Gcnther Funeral Home in Nashville. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1994 Letters We must be tough on drugs to stop crime To The Editor: Many felons and ex-felons admit and have announced on the news that the crimes they committed came about by taking drugs or alcohol. When the mind goes under the influence of these substances, it weakens common sense and the result may be that a crime has been committed against a victim. Many of my co-workers arc from several foreign countries They discuss the crime here in the U.S. each day at work and speak of what must be done. They all are thankful to have jobs — this is why they moved However, they all feel we are too soft on crime. First, they said. “Lock up those who smoke one cigarette of marijuana — get the drugs under control! When I visited my country, on vacation, the neighbor was still in jail five years for smoking the one marijuana cigarette. Marijuana causes the mind to out of control!" If people must feel high, the easy way is the hardest way. drugs and alcohol spell only a downward spiral, the result is a bad reputation and a habit that does not make the individual happy, but depressed. The hardest way to feeling high is the cor­ rect way Exercise and proper diet and think­ ing in positive terms People who are happy ind successful had to take the hard route Never, never give up. no matter how painful. Crime protection is gxrng high tech. The nation has satellites many miles in the sky over most areas of towns and cities. Like the space shuttle aboard are many experiments by scientists who are bent on helping the law enforcement as well as the weatherman. Nan- cy Kerrigan’s attacker's picture was taken from miles up in the air Aboard the satellite was a telescope constantly taking pictures in infrared lens to cover the area for miles — after work and during daylight Fnends and relatives are alarmed by the crimes in our county. They arc taking steps to protect and help anyone, armed with cellular phones in cars, cameras from business buildings and auto's Many are in a “club" or "scouts. " wearing bullet proof materials and training in combat, both men and women The newspapers are publishing pictures snapped by cameras in books and stores from many cities across Michigan and the nation "Most Wanted" and many other true crime programs on TV are also broadcasting the photos for many millions of people to view There will be no escape for the criminal The other day on TV. I watched a woman's film from her garage. As it turned out her rob­ ber was her next door neighbor on camera' (He is now in prison.) A cousin. Roger Chafcc. was very spirited in helping the United States in very serious matters He even flew to Cuba to investigate the weapon* hidden there. His spaceship was loaded with experiments, which he died on. He never was afraid to lake a chance to save his nation, lhe result a hero if a person dies try ing to better mankind, this is success. The Bible also speaks of laying one's life down for another Experiment, stay strong, regardless of the scandal, the pain of withdrawal from substances which do harm Some day. you'll know you've become a hero Julia Russell Abell Freeport Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH Korea deserves our attention I have recently talked to Jeanc Kirkpatrick, former Ambassador to the United Nations, and General Colin Powell regarding their ideas and concerns about world conflicts and United State*, involvement. The problems we have in such countries such as Somalia. Bosnia, Haiti, and North Korea show why it is important not to give a low priority to foreign policy issues. This past week. 15 months after first being deployed. U.S forces pulled out of Somalia. Our original role there was to end the mess starvation by ensuring the safe passage of relief supplies, and then to get out. Instead, our country got involved in trying to set up a stable government prior to our departure We ended up spending over $2 billion dollars and had 40 soldiers killed and 175 seriously in­ jured. Some of the experts are now predicting that within a short period of time Somalia w ill have the same problems it had when we first went in. North Korea is another area where we must have clear policy objectives. This country is the last battleground of the Cold War. Il is rul­ ed by a dictator named Kim Il-Song who laun­ ched lhe Korean War over 40 years ago. This Asian nation of over 22 million people keeps over I million men under arms and spends over 25 percent of its GNP on its military. Seventy percent of these forces are deployed along the South Korean border on w hat is call­ ed lhe Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). This for­ ward deployment of large numbers of tanks, artillery, and combat aircraft, and their high state of combat readiness constitutes a cocked gun pointed at South Korea Seoul. the capitol of South Korea with a population of over 17.3 fniliww 1—« than 4A mile* from the DMZ. Let‘s insist that gays change their ways To The Editor: 1 he gays and lesbians are coming out of the closets, asking for civil rights similar or equal to those accomplished by the black race over the past 40 years They know by watching the news and sex on T V that the morals of our country have fallen down to their level, and now are ready to accept them My questions: What do they have to offer in exchange’ I sec no similarities between the two. The blacks had much to offer, it wasn t something they kept hidden, because they were ashamed of it. Our society is made up of many different lifestyles, most are patterned in and around our occupation, financial assets, and our bobbies I'm 76 years old. retired, have a wife (a woman), two children, two grandchildren and 'our great-grandchildren I live on a lake, uh. bowl and puller around the housca. and tm very happy with my way of life That's my lifesty le. And the whole point of my letter is. lhe lifestyle of the homosexuals can be changed, if lhev will come to Jesus and let Him give them a heart transplant and a sex change I’ve heard the homosexuals say. "We didn't choose this way of life " My question u. who did? It's common knowledge there are only two great influential powers in existence. God is one The devil is tlx: other There is no third Romans 2:11. "For there is no respect of persons with God " We know God did not create, or lead anyone io be homosexual Therefore, that leaves only the devil. Ps 51 5. "Behold. I was shapen in iniquity , and in sin did my mother conceive me." Because of that sin. when we reached the age of accountably. like Adam and Eve in the Garden, we fell from that holy state and became a child of the devil. At an early age. every last one of us were tempted by the devil to follow him and not God II Tim. 3: tells what those sins are. we had many to pick from. God created Adam and Eve (not Adam and Bob) as husband and wife, telling them. Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth." Gen 2: Do you believe (Adam and Bob) could have done that? 11 Cor. 5:17, "Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature, old things are passed away, behold all things are become new ." Only by faith do we know this can and did happen to us. And by faith we know the story of Saul is We must stand up for the children There are over 37.000 American troops sta­ tioned on South Korean soil. It's important that the United States not leave South Korea or even disengage in u ma­ jor way The security nriattonshtp that we Ita* South Kord*<epr the peace in that part of lhe world for 41 years. Also, if North Korea is allowed to produce nuclear weapons. Americans will face threats both at home and abroad. The danger is not only in North Korea's nuclear potential but in its role as a weapons supplier and promoter of ter­ rorism For example. North Korea manufac­ tured and sold Scud missiles to Iraq and could sell nuclear weapons -o terrorist slates like Iran. Libya, and Syria. It is my feeling that we need a firm policy m dealing with North Korea. We can't simply make deals and assume that they will keep their word. They need to clearly understand that •• will be to their advantage to join the world community and to their distinct disadvantage not to. In Asia, U.S. allies like Japan and South Korea could quickly lose confidence in the U.S nuclear guarantee and possibly seek to build their own nuclear weapons for deterrence if our country continues to waffle. Haiti and Bosnia are other examples where lhe United Slates has not had a coherent foreign policy. It is my belief that the United Slates cannot afford to become th«* "policeman of tbe world." Before U.S. forces are committed in a conflict. we must insist that other countries contribute a reas* liable effort, that we have a defined mis sion with specific military objectives, and that there is a foreseeable conclusion to our involvement. true Acts 22: A man named Saul was on the road to Damascus to capture, and to slaughter many disciples ot the Lord, when he met Jesus face to face He was so overloaded w ith sin and guilt, he fell to the ground repenting of his sins, and Jesus made him a new creature His desire to kill passed away and he was no longer a killer His whole lifestyle was chang ed. sending him into an opposite direction, even a new name This man Saul was none other than the great Apostle Paul, who wrote much of the New Testament, and other than Jesus, he was the greatest preacher of all history No matter what our lifestyle may be — Jesus can change it. The New Testament church should invite all the Sauls, gays, les­ bians and all sinners to come in and hear the Gospel of Jesus If they refuse to let Jesus change their old ways to new ways — they should never be of­ fered membership into the New Testament church The devil has many so-called churches scat­ tered around nearby , which will take them in as they are — some will even marry (Adam and Joe) in a mock ceremony before God Let us pray that never happens in the New Testa­ ment church that Jesus built Lawton Horne Delton Congress must fight for family farms To The Editor: Having read the remarks attributed to Con­ gressman Nick Smith at the recent Rotary Rural-Urban day. I fell the urge to respond The congressman was quoted as say ing he sees “a new environment" in Washington with an administration that does not seem to understand how agriculture works That seems a little ironic after coming off 12 years of two administrations that oversaw one of the greatest declines in farm population since the Great Depression While I have not been pleased with the ad­ ministration's progress in improving farm policy, (and have not been bashful about say­ ing so.) the fact remains that some progress has been made • The recent announcement of an increase in commodity loan rates for com and wheat reversed the previous 12-year slide. • The USDA is also appointing personnel to top posts who believe in what they're doing. • Going after deadbeat millionaires who received multi million dollar loans from the Fanners Home Administration, and have refused to repay the loans. Those loans were made before the present administration took office I am also concerned about the U.S. impos­ ing trade embargoes in the near future to make sure food prices stay low. While our retail food prices may be low compared to some parts of the world, they arc not low compared to prices farmers receive for the raw materail. The fact is. I am more concerned about an influx of possible inferior food products from other nations as a result of recent free trade agreements I would point to the recent clos­ ing of a creamery in North Dakota The creamery was found to have imported 1.25 million pounds of illegal raw Mexican cream after NAFTA went into effect. We arc being inundated with wheal, barley, animals and meal products, as well as sugar and peanut products from Canada. A number of these products are being trans-shipped from other countries via Canada. The reality is. if Congress docs not fight for our traditional family farm food production system in the 1995 farm bill, farm policy will deteriorate further and we will lose that system for all practical purpose Carl Mellvain. President Michigan Farers Union Pres idem Hastings Know Your Legislators: To The Editor: For many, many months I've read of the disgusting sexual offenses done toward inno­ cent chikyeu in thte***Court News" column of the Bannar Il's time for the adults in this world to stand up and let your neighbors, friends, relatives, employees and your neighbors, friends, relatives, employees and co-workers know how you feel about this! Stand behind the judge who will prosecute the offender to the maximum.extern of the law. because if I had my way it would be way beyond the law? For Judge Shuster, my heart goes out to him for having to listen to that kind of garbage week after week. For a man in his position, it must weigh heavily on his soul. For lhe offenders, no pity, no excuses. There is nothing they could say or do to change the fact that they arc the lowest creatures on earth' And most important, to the children, even though I do not know them personally, my heart aches for them. I cry for them, and I will say a prayer for them. I'm sure there are many people in this coun­ ty who feel the same way I do every time they read the back page of the Banner. We all need to do or say something for the children. Debra J. Wisniewski Hastings CORRECTION: The name of the writer of the letter "Assisted suicide is simply wrong" in­ advertently was deleted in the March 31 editi m of the Banner. The letter writer was Arnie L Forsyth of Woodland. U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (6T6) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Should public fund Tiger Stadium? HastingsBaNNER Do you believe the public should pick up the tab for building a new Tiger Stadiutn? Why or why not? Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pvt'rsted by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ommh at Graphcs Inc 1952 N. Braadaay Hasfinga. Ml 49056^)602 (616) 945-9554 MeNin Jaeobe Prwdant Stapban Jacoba Traaaurar John Jacoba Vca Orawlec| FradarK Jacoba - Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eator) Elaine Gilbert (Autstant Eotw) Nick Hcttman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Miler T.L Stenzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cassited arts accepted Monday through Fndey 8am to &30p.m. Saturday 8 am ■ Noon Scot! Ommen Jerry Johnson Derase Howell Phyfts Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year r Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49056 (USPS 717-830) Owl Coenen, Hastings: Kathy VanHouten, Hastings: Win Steward, Hastings: Matt Pyle, •They should, because everyone goes and has a kx of fun there." "I think it would be bet­ ter if the money came from public donations, and am from taxes." “No. We pay high enough taxes already." “I don't think we should. Taxes shouldn't go to tbe stadium, they should go to the schools." Hasting: Deb Joostberns, Vermontville: Teresa Mapes* Hastings: , “We already pay enough taxes. They should raise the ticket prices." “No. I don't think we should because tax money should go to education." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1994 — Page 5 Chasing winners can make you a loser Nick Smith will seek re-election to Congress Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith presented nearly 5,000 petition signatures in support of his campaign for a second term in lhe United Slates House of Representatives, more than eight times the number required to have his name placed on the ballot "! want to go back to Washington and con­ tinue the fight to reform Congress and be a strong voice for the citizens of the Seventh Congressional District. During my first term we have eliminated some of the special privileges for members of Congress and we successfully passed six year term limits for ranking members on committees.” Smith, chairman of the freshman class Procurement Reorganization Committee, said that Republican and Democrat freshman have started working together to reduce wasteful government. Smith, who represents the Barry County townships of Baltimore, Maple Grove. Johnston and Assyria, earned a reputation as a fiscal conservative who attacks federal spen­ ding at every opportunity, in his first year in Congress, Smith introduced his own budget proposal to balance the budget without tax in­ creases. Some of Smith's deficit-cutting sug­ gestions have been incorporated into last year's bu^gc* and will save taxpayers $1.6 billion over the next five years. Smith became one of just seven members — and the only freshman — to chair a budget working group looking for ways to save money. His sugges­ tions. which were included in the Republican budget proposal, would have saved taxpayers $52 billion over the next five years. Addi­ tionally. lhe Republicans adopted two of Smith s bills to be part of the Republican pro­ posal. saving another $28 biIlion. One bill en­ courages business and job expansion (HR 539). The other reduces SSI welfare fraud (HR 3913). Smith asserted. "Congress cannot continue to overspend and force our children and grandchildren to pay our bills. We need to balance our budget and pass laws that will en- Senous investing is done with the future in mind; yet. some investors are tempted to look only at the current hot performance when picking stocks After all. because we can't predict the future, going with today's best per­ forming investment may seem to make sense, right’’ Wrong One way to illustrate the folly of this practice is by looking at what happens when you always follow last year's top­ performing mutual fund. Let's assume that on Jan. I. 1973. you in­ vested $10,000 in lhe best-perfomung fund of 1972. On Jan. I for the next 20 years, you moved your investment to the best­ performing fund of the previous year Assum­ ing all capital gams and dividends were reinvested, and allowing for all sales and — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Nick Smith courage business and job expansion ” During his first term in Congress. Smith continues to refuse special interest lobbyist FAC money. “I have enjoyed the independence to repre­ sent my constituents, not the special interests who have a choke-hold on Washington." Smith said. He introduced and co-sponsored many pieces of legislation to cut PAC and special in­ terest influence in Congress, and as one of on­ ly 23 Members who do not accept PAC money, organized, a "No PAC" Caucus. During his first year, he spent less than all but three other members. ”1 have tried to run my office as I would a business. We have kept costs down while maintaining close contact with constituents." Smith has four district offices and holds of­ fice hours regularly in every county of the 7th Congressional District. Smith. 59, is a dairy and cash crop farmer in Hillsdale County. He and his wife, Bonnie, have four children and four grandchildren. He was elected in 1992 to the United Slates House of Representatives to represent the Seventh Congressional District of Michigan. He has been in public service since he was elected to the Michigan House of Represen­ tatives in 1978. He served in the Michigan State Senate from 1982 until he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. Company Close AT&T 51’/. Ameritech 37’/. 52'/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 54’/. Clark Equipment 62 CMS Energy 22'/. Coca Cola 40’/. Dow Chemical 62’/. Exxon 61'/. Family Dollar 16'/. Ford 60s/. General Motors 57’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 19s/. Hastings Mfg. 34'/. IBM 53'/. JCPenney 56’/. Johnson & Johnson 37’/. Kmart 18'/. Kellogg Company 48’/. McDonald's 58’/. Sears 46’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Motors 18 Upjohn 27’/. Gold $384.20 Silver 5.54 Dow Jones 3675.41 Volume 367,000,000 Follow Your Favorite. HIGH SCHO L SPORTS ...with complete coverage of area Reminder, The Hastings Banner, Si » appearing weekly tn The News, Lakewood News and Change — -2’/. -'/. + 2'1, + 1’/. — -1’/. +»/. —4 —’/> + 1'/. + 1'/. + ’/. —1 + 7. + 2’/. —’/. -'/. -17. + 7. + 37. —V. -7. —17. -1.5 -.10 —23.61 fumtshedby Mark D. ChrlstenMn of Edward D. Jones & Co. redemption charges. Table I sfc ’ws. year by year, what would have accumu ed by swit­ ching to each year’s lop perfoi -f. By Dec. 31. 1992, your original $10.(X v ould ' ' ’have bad return. grown to $95,571. That's no even considering these were g <xl years for stocks. 11 even beat the mariu-t is a whole by about 10 percent. But what would have happened if you had made a one-time, $10,000 investment on Jan I. 1973, in a conservatively managed growihand-income fund, and you let it compound un­ disturbed for the same 20-year period? The Table shows the results of three such funds — Fund A grew to $107,915, Fund B to TABLE 1 $10,000 Investment Moving io Previous Year's Top Fund Year 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 $10,000 One-Time Investment in One Fund Value at 12/31 Fund A $7,842 6,435 8,712 11390 11,000 12,616 15,035 18,227 18387 24397 29357 31328 42,056 51,197 53,981 61,180 79,170 79,710 100,867 107,915 $8,501 8,729 10,509 15396 18,460 23,555 16,961 27.256 23,658 40,426 50,300 38,653 49,206 80,759 85,825 77,661 102.434 67,402 130,106 95371 • WANTED • Pancake Breakfast Sunday, April 10th - 9:00 A.M. to NOON - File No 94 21368 IE Estate of ARVRLA W. BOLTON. Deceased. Social Security No. 37B-3B-712B. TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Pancakes, Eggs, Sausage, Juice & Coffee Adults ’3°’, Kids under 10 ’1” TAKE NOTICE: On April 28. 1*4 ot 9:30 a.m., in Public Welcome Algonquin Lake Community Lodge Iroquois Trail Fund B $8,417 7,076 9363 12,838 13,088 14,748 17,926 22,471 24327 31304 39,110 41394 54317 64392 67339 75,879 95,041 93,499 113,809 122,724 • Lumber • Building Materials • Hardware • WANTED • Immediate opening for person who desires to provide friendly, top-quality hands-on service to our builder, industrial, commercial customers. Experience desired. Benefits would include medical/dental plan, vacation, profit­ sharing plan. Work by appointment part-time, providing friendly, top-quality hands on service & kitchen design to our retail & builder customers. Experience desired. Apply in writing to... Apply In writing to... Barry County Lumber co. Barry County Lumber Co. P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 Creditors of th* deceosed ore notified that all [fyuWStS, ed to entitled persons appearing of record. March 31. 1994 Richard J. Hudson (PI 5220) SIEGEL. HUDSON. GEE 6 FISHER (616) 945-3495 LEWIS W. BOLTON By Richard J. Hudson 7141 Robinwood Drive Hastings. Michigan 49058 Graijd RcOpei/ii/ij (4/7) File No 94-21366-SE Estate of ONA M. HINCKLEY Deceased. Social Security No. 380-46-6357 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS before Honorable Rkhord H. Shaw. Judge U Pro- Hinckley, who lived ot 117 Fuller Street. Nashv.ll* determined, and requesting also that th* will of th* deceased dated April 24. 1979. be admitted to BartDeOscUr • • • • Hardwood Stencils Upholstery Fabric • Carpet Window Treatments • Linoleum • Area Rugs • Wallpaper • Vinyl Tile • Remnants 50% Off Sale starts April 11 through April 18, 1994 Creditors oi th* deceased or* notified that all visa _____ MasterCard Discover March 23. 1994 David A. Dimmer* (PI2793) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS < DOHERT f 221 SovtF BrooG. -ov Haatmgv Mi 49058 (816) 94$.9596 Mildred Latta 422 South Main Nashville Ml 49073 (4/7) FundC $8,572 7,091 10357 13,457 12,919 13,937 15,947 19,716 21304 28,564 36,037 39,100 51,660 63383 64,167 75,496 97362 93,601 115393 126,109 KITCHEN CABINETS SALESPERSON OUTSIDE SALESPERSON LEGAL NOTICES: $122,724 and Fund C to $126,109. All three outperformed the investor who sw itched to the best performed of each year None of these three funds was ever recognized as the top performer in any of those 20 years. In fact, they seldom or never even made the top performance lists of finan­ cial publications that rate mutual funds an­ nually . The secret of their success was to con­ sistently aim for reasonable investment results, total return or a combination of growih and income The examples show that consistent results without big surprises can put you ahead over the long haul. It beats trying to chase winners FREE IN STORE DECORATING ASSISTANCE �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1994 Beatrice L. Buxton Lester M. Ormsbe GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs Beatrice L Buxton, age 95, passed away Sunday, April 3, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Buxton was born on August 28, 1898 in Yankee Springs Township, the daughter of Mark A. and Mary V. (Crookston) Ritchie. She was raised and attended schools in Middleville and went on to County Normal College for two years and taught school for five years. She was married to Delbert D. Buxton, October 19, 1921. Mrs. Buxton was a member of the Grace Episcopal Church, Grand Rapids, Federation of Womens Club and the American Legion Auxiliary. Surviving are her daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Coon of Birmingham; one granddaughter, Maryellen (David) Gaikema of Middleville; one great grandson, Mackenzie; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death was her husband Delbert D. Buxton. Funeral and Committal Services were held Wednesday, April 6, at Grace Episcopal Church, 1815 Hall St, Grand Rapids with Rev. Edward R. Rich officiating. Burial was at Ml. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Episcopal Church. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. DOWLING - Lester M. Ormsbe, 89, former­ ly of South Bedford Road. Dowling passed away Friday. Apnl 1. 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Ormsbe was bom on March 7, 1905 in Dowling the son of Walter and Lottie (Lester) Ormsbe. He was raised in the Dowling area and attended the Dowling School and graduated from Hastings High School in 1922. He lived most of his life in the Dowling area. He was married to Edith M. Wilkins on December 14. 1933. Mr. Ormsbe was employed at lhe former Goodyear Brothers Hardware and Implement in Hastings for over 35 years and retired from the former Carpenter Hardware in Hastings in 1967. He was a member of lhe Dowling Country Mr. Ormsbe is survived by nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his wife, Edith on January 12, 1987 and by a sister, Susie DePriester. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, 1994 at the Dowling Country Chapel with Reverend Merlin Pratt and Reverend Kay Pratt officiating. Burial at the Dowling Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Lhe Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one’s choice. IATTEND SERVICES £T. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S. Jeffersou Father Charles .* isher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11:13 a m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 275O Wall Laic Rd Jeftrev A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 941-2549 SsMtey wursfop 8:30 a m and 10.15. Smuiay Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 am Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Bea Her nug 930 Sunday School; Church Service 10.30. Wednesday evenfrom 600-8.00 pm the youths meet at the church, bong a sack luach WELCOME UNITED CORNERS METHODIST CHURCH, 3113 N. Broadway. HaMags. Ml 49038 Passer Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dariene Packard. 943-3974 Worship Services Saadi). 900 am and 11:00 a.m . Samby School. 943 am 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m. to 80) pm Btbte Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday al each munch uatil fur ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis at 943 5365 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hauings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School lOOOam. Wontap HOOa.m.. Evening Ser vice 6 00 p.m Wednesday Service — 7:00 p m Facility equipped for GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCF. 2J9 E North St . Michael Antra. P»uk Phone 943-941 i Sunday. Apnl 10 8 00 and 10:45 Holy Communion. 9:30 Church School (all ages) Thursday. Apnl 7 — 8:00 AA. Saturday. April 9 — 9:00 Stephen Training; 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. April II - 7:00 Stephen Training. Women of Faith Tues­ day. Apnl 12 — 7:00 Cong. Councd Wednesday. Apnl 13 - 7 00 Akar Guild CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 1 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 62 3 2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m . Wor ship 11:00 a m.; Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastmgs Sunday Mass 9 30 a m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRLST. (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd.. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson. Minister. Jim Sandusky. Phone 948 4015 Sunday Services 9:30 am. Bible School. 10 30 am. Morning Worship; 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship, 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible studv Call for location - 623-3110 HOPF. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev. Jim Fox. pastor, phone 943-3397 Church phone 943-4995 Cathy Count. choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9:45 a.rn.. Sunday School. 11 00 a m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship, 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7.00 p.m Wednesday CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m. Sunday School Hour; 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service; Wednesday 7 00 p.m. Services for Adult*. Teem and Children HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Meh James A Camp befl. PMtor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m . classes for all ages. Morning Wontup 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7.00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study • No age limit* FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. W E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin ShockSenior Pastor James R. Barred. Asst Pastor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 am . Classes for all age*. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 600. Evening Service Widen (by 6 30 A«an Chibs. 7 00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hail; 7 00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:13 p.m.. Adult Choir practice. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller Pastor Salty C Keller. Director of Christian Education. Sunday. March 13 - 9 30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided Broad cast of 9:30 service* over WBCH AM end FM; 9.50-10:30 Sunday Church School Classes for all age*. 10.30 Refreshments and Fellowship in the Dining Room; 11:20 Children » Church. 3:30 Middle Htgh Fellowship; 4:30 Confirma­ tion Class; 5:30 Senior High Fellowship Monday - 2:00 Staff meeting. 7:30 Session meeting Wednesday — 1000 Women * Organiutxwi Board Meeting. 12:00 Put Luck Luncheon in Sharpe Hall w<h Program; 7 00 Chancel Choir Thursday — 12:00 Lenten Lun­ cheon — First United Methodist Church The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Heatings FLEXFAS INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. THE HASTING* BANNER AND REMINDER Hastings area PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050. Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (tome phone) Sunday Service 9:30 am. Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Service 600 pm Aw ana 3 year-olds -6<h grade. Mondays. 6 30 p.m.; Prayer tune Wednesday*. 7:00 p.m.; Tern Center 7th-12th grade. Saturdays. 7.00 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 341 N Michigan Ave . Hawing*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vice*: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday BiNe Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course. HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education. Rob Styberski. Orgamu/MuAic Director. Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of w.wship service over WBCH FM AM al 10:30a.m. Sun days - Sunday Church School 9:30 am.. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . Worship IIO0 a m . Mi Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out Eacrcta. and Bible Saidy. 700 pm Wednesdays Family Church Night - Children * Choir 5:15 pm.. Prepared Light Meal 6:00 p.m.. Bible Study 6:45 p.m.; Ac­ tivities for Kid* 6:45 p.m.. First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* Thursday* — Bell Choir 6:30 p.m. Chancel Choir 7 00 p.m. Sunday. Apnl 10 - Sun School Class of the Week Genesis Tuesday. Apnl II — Hi-Nooners Potluck'Program 12:00 noon Wednesday. April 13 — Prayer Group II 30 a.m . U.M Women Luncheon Program 12:00 noon Thursday. Apnl 14 — Rummage Sale 8:00a.m. to6:00p.m. Friday. Apnl 15 — Visually Impaired Per­ sons Potluck 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 16 — Goodwill Class Potluck/Program 6.00 p.m. Sun­ day. Apnl 17 — Native American Awareness Sunday. Beginning of National Volunteer Week. Sunday School Class of the Week Pre School. Open House in Education Wing during Coffee Fellowship lime 10:30 a.m.; April Sunday School Special Event Game Day. 2 00 p.m. SUPPORT GROUPS Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday Wednesday and Fnday. and 8:00 p.m Thursdays; Al-Anon 12 30 p.m. Wednesday*. Co­ Dependent* Anonymou* 7 30 p.m. Thursday*, and 9:00 am Saturday* QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am; Worship It a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Sun School Rood). Philip R Colburn. Pastor. Church phone number is 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Center: 945-2361 Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for all ages) and Worship Service at 1100 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 700-800 p.m. The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays. 9:00-12:00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean conditxm are accepted only during above hour* If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY • Prescriptions” — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets al 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hasting* Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m - Bible Classes for all age*. 10 40 a.m - Morning Worship. 6 p.m - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30pm Bible Study, and youth groups Clyde R. Kuempel DOWLING- Robert R. Gillespie, 76. of East Dowling Road, Dowling passed away Friday, April 1, 1994 at his residence. Mr. Gillespie was born on July 5, 1917 in Lansing, Michigan, the son of Ray and Mabie (Kidder) Gillespie. He moved to lhe Dowling area as a child, and attended schools there. He was married to Florence R. Taylor on October 10. 1940. Mr. Gillespie was employed at the Clark Equipment Company in Battle Creek for 28 yean, retiring in 1979. He had also been engaged in farming, raising and training horses for many years and several years ago worked for the former Ray Gillespie Slaughter House north of Lacey. He was an avid outdoorsman enjoying espe­ cially hunting and fishing. Mr. Gillespie is survived by his wife Flor­ ence; step-daughter Laura Mann of Hastings; eight step-grandchildren; 19 step-great grand­ children; brother Clifton Gillespie of Bellevue. He was preceded in death by a sister, LaVera Taylor, and step-son, Richard G. Taylor. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Kay Pratt and Reverend Merlin Pratt officiat­ ing. Burial was at Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or the Dowling Country Chapel of the United Methodist Church. MIDDLEVILLE - Mark A. Shriver II, 20, passed away Friday, April 1,1994 of accidental injuries. Mark was born on October 7,1973 at Grand Rapids the son of Mark A. and Loretta L. (Springsteen) Shriver. He was raised in Middleville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1992. He was employs^ at Prime Technology Incorporated in Kentwood (or four years as a Service Engineer, which imports and distri­ butes, Metal Working Machinery. He serviced highly technical C N C machinery and will be greatly missed by his fellow employees and customers. He enjoyed hunting and basketball. Surviving are his parents, Mark A. and Loretta J. Shriver of Middleville; sister, Victor­ ia (Tun) Lawcock of Hastings; brother, Jeremy Shriver of Middleville; grandparents, Phyllis Powell of Lakeview, Donovan and Helen Springsteen of Sheridan; a very special friend, Nicole Price of Middleville; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor William D. Dobson officiating. Interment Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Marvel R. "Suae" Hardy DELTON - Marvel R. "Susie" (Case) Hardy. 72, of Enzian Road Delton, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 1994 at home. She was born on April 26, 1921 tn Detroit. Mrs Hardy was employed for many years at Delton Coin Laundry and retired as a cook from Arboridge Nursing Center in Galesburg. She had lived at the Enzian Road address since 1958. She loved wildlife, her family, German Shepherds, stock car racing and music played by her husband 'Earl and the Troubadours’. She married Earl Hardy on September 20, 1941. He preceded her in death on June 1.1979. She is survived by two sons and wives, E. Thomas Hardy and Jeannie of Augusta and Richard J. Hardy and Mary Edna of Gobles; three grandsons; one granddaughter; one sister, Carmel Migloo of Detroit; several brothers-in­ law and sisters-in-liw; nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held on Thursday evening from 7 p.m. to 9 pin. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8,1994 at 1:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Burial will be at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Envelopes available at lhe Funeral Home. Isadort (Ike) Dobre HASTINGS - Isidore (Ike) Dobre, 56, of Hastings, passed away Saturday, April 2,1994 al Pennock Hospital. He is survived by his fiancee. Rainell (Nell) Deshaw of Hastings; two daughters. Debra (Michael) Ernst of Evanston, Illinois and Vai (Andy Smith) Deshaw of Grand Rapids; one son, Gary (Susan) Dobre of Grand Rapids; three grandchildren; one sister, Doris (George) Foltz of Oregon; and a very special friend. Don Thorton of Alto. Funeral and committal Services were held Tuesday at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville, with Reverend Willard Curtis officiating. Burial at Mount Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Indian Trails Camp, 1859 Lake Michigan Drive, Grand Rapids. HASTINGS - Clyde R. Kuempel, 84, of North Broadway, Hastings died Saturday, April 2, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kuempel was born on February 8,1910 in Freeport, the son of Henry and Minnie (Rudolf) Kuempel. He was raised in the Hast­ ings area and attended Hastings Schools, graduating in 1929 from Hastings High School. He married Goldie M. Fuller in 1933 and she passed away November 7, 1967. He then married Rosetta P. (Broyles) Rawson on May 18, 1968. Mr. Kuempel was employed at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings 35 years as a machinist, retiring in 1972. He was a well-known area musician and entertainer. He was an accomplished banjo player and had played lhe instrument from a very early age. He had entertained on numer­ ous occasions in the area and through-out M ichigan for years. For lhe past 25 years he and his wife Rosetta had their own groups, namely "The Unique Wash Tub Trio" and the "Heavenly Nursing Home Band", which enter­ tained in area nursing homes. Mr. Kuempel also enjoyed bowling, camping and fishing. Mr. Kuempel was a member of Sonoma United Methodist Church in Battle Creek, attended the Word of Faith Fellowship in Hast­ ings, Hastings Moore Lodge 1629, RX.A.C. Member of Eagles 8299, The original Dulcim­ er Club and Unde Carl’s Dulcimer Club, The original Michigan Fiddler Club and Michigan Fiddlers Association, The Old Time Fiddlers Club, and a member and past officer E.W. Bliss Retirees. He is survived by wife, Rosetta; daughter and husband, Dorothy and LaVern Lopshire of Battle Creek; step-daughter and husband. Jack­ ie and Lewie Lipscomb of Battle Creek; grand­ son, Larry Warren; step-granddaughter, Anita '"•rodavent; step-great grandsons, Charles and Aaron Grodavent; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death in addition to his first wife Goldie, was a grandson, Franklin Warren. Jr.; brothers, John. Percy, Charles and Oscar; and sister, Vera. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 6, at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Jeffrey Arnett officiating. Burial in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. RuthM. Wise BROOKLYN - Ruth M. Wire, 92, of Brook­ lyn, formerly of Owosso passed away Wednes­ day, March 30, 1994 in Jackson. She was born on November 17, 1901 in Nashville lhe daughter of George and Anne Harvey. Ruth is preceded in death by her husband, George Wire and also a son, Duane. She is survived by two daughters, Grace Moore and her husband Frank of Perry, Iowa, Diana Helen Mondi and her husband Dominic of Brooklyn; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held on Friday, April 1, 1994 at lhe Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Arrangements were made by lhe M.G. Braun Funeral Home in Brooklyn. Jacob Schuurmans FREEPORT - Mr. Jacob Schuurmans, 70, of Vedder Road. Freeport, went to be with his Lord Tuesday, March 29, 1994. He was born on July 3, 1923 in the Nether­ lands the son of Jisk Schuurmans and Romkje Attema Schuurmans. He completed the 12th grade. Mr. Schuurmans was married to Betty Boschma. He was a Dairy Fanner. Mr. Schuurmans was preceded in death by his son. Jack in 1972; his brother Hendnck Schuurmans and sister Wietske Schuurmans He is survived by his wife, Betty; his child­ ren, John and Kay Schuurmans, Janet and Ken Groenhout, Rick and Laura Schuurmans, Lisa and Doug Dobbie, Deb and Dave Smies; 12 grandchildren; his brothers Wiebren and Baukje Schuurmans, Pieter and Jake Schuurmans, Jan & Baukje Schuurmans; his sisters Hiske and Dick Slellingwerf, Romkje Pruiksma, Lisa and Kces VanGeesL Tina and Gary Scboenmaker. Funeral services for Mr Schuurmans were held Saturday, April 2, 1994 at the Caledonia Christian Reformed Church with Reverend Gerald VanOyen officiating. Interment Lake­ side Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to lhe Caledonia Christian Reformed Church. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 945-9554 to. SUBSCRIBE HASTINGS - Chester R. Lancaster, 65. of Clinton Street, Hastings passed away Friday, April 1, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Lancaster was bom on September 24, 1928 in Hope Township, Barry County lhe son of James and Flossie (Covey) Lancaster. He was raised in Hope Township of Barry County and attended the Hindes School. He was employed by the city of Hastings for 44 years, retiring in 1988. Mr. Lancaster was an avid outdoorsman. enjoying especially fishing He attended the Grace Wesleyan Church. Mr. Lancaster is survived by daughter and husband, Cheryl and Paul Clouse of Hastings; son. Nathan Lancaster of Hastings; five grand­ children; sister. Hazel Teske of Hastings; four brothers, Richard, Merle, Paul, and Donald Lancaster all of Hastings; special friends and their families, Mary Kwasniewski and Alice Thomas of Hastings. He was preceded in death by a son. Timothy R. Lancaster on October 20,1991; also by one sister, and five brothers. Funeral services were held Monday, April 4, 1994 at the Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church with the Reverend Al Yates officiating. Burial at the Barryville Cemetery. Arangements were made by lhe Wren Funer­ al Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association or Pennock Hospital. |H t/ZiaroJ. Faufjit | DELTON - William J. Faught, 68, of Kings­ bury Rd., Delton, passed away Saturday April 2, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Faught was a mail handler with the U.S. Postal Service for several years He served in the United States Marine Corps, during World War IL He lived the past 13 years at the Rinkevicz Adult Foster Care Home on Kingsbury Rd. Mr. Faught is survived by lhe family of friends al the Adult Foster Care Home in Delton. Full Military gravtside service was held April 4, at Fort Custer National Cemetery, with the Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Delton. Thelma M. Steele LAKE ODESSA - Thelma M. Steele, 89 of Perry Road, Lake Odessa passed away Satur­ day, April 2,1994 at the home of ha daughter, Verlene Rhoades of Clarksville. Mrs. Steele was bom September 3, 1904 in Hastings, the daughta of Roy and Katie (DeMaranville) Tift. She was married to Levi Steele, Septemba 25, 1922 in Ionia. He preceded ha in death Novemba 24,1973. She lived in Hastings and Midland before moving to lhe Lake Odessa area in 1922 where she and ha husband farmed. She also worked at lhe Hastings Manu­ facturing Company for several yean. She attended lhe West Berlin Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Steele is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Ted (Valene) Rhoades of Clarksville, Mrs Reuben (Retha) Rudy of Bellingham, Washington; three sons, Kendall of Lake Odes­ sa, Duane of Staling Heights and Roy of Jersey City, New Jersey; one brotha. Clancy Tift of Florida; one sista, Etoral Castelein of Hastings; 13 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one brotha, Leo. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Thursday, April 7 at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Burial w.ll be in Fulla Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Ionia County. |Lyle Case Brooks j CHANDLER - Lyle Case Brooks, 76, of Chandla, (Sun Lakes) Arizona, formerly of Clarksville and Lansing, passed away Monday, March 28, 1994 in Arizona. Mr. Brooks was bom in Garksville. He served in lhe United Stites Army Signal Corp during World War II for 43 months. He was an IBEW master electrician employed for many years at Superior Electric in Lansing. In addi­ tion he was a forma member of Maranatha Baptist Church, Central Michigan Amateur Radio (W8TU), Civil Defense, Repeater Asso­ ciation and other related radio service organizations. Mr. Brooks is survived by his wife, Mary of 54 years; a son, James and a daughta-in-law. Bonnie; two grandchildren, James Jr. and Heatha; one sista, Evelyn Stebbins; one brotha, Arlen and his wife. Maebelle Brooks of Clarksville; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brotha, Harold. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday. April 6 at the Clarksville Cemet­ ery with Reverend Jay Boa officiating. Arrangements wae made by lhe Koops Funeral Chapel, Clarksville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Frosts.to celebrate golden anniversary Huffmaster-Ringewold plan to marry in June Earl and Dons Frost will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. April 10, with an open bouse, hosted by their children Jerry and Diane Frost. Russell and Sandra Waters. Rita Frost, ail of Delton and Margaret Frost of Waxahachit Texas. The couple have 11 grandchildren and six great grandchildren Earl married the former Doris Wellman on Feb. 9. 1944 in Hopkins. Michigan. Announcement is made of lhe engagement of Miss Deborah Ann Huffmaster, daughter of Ms Kathleen Huffmaster of Livonia, and the late Roy Thomas Huffmaster, to Mr. Jack Allen Rmgewold. son of Mr Douglas and Peggy Baumgartner of Delton, and the late Mr. Richard Alien Rmgewold. The bride-elect is a 1985 graduate of Livonia Franklin High School and a 1989 graduate of Central Michigan University. She is currently employed at The Zorbo Company in Battle Creek. Her fiance is a 1987 graduate of Gull Lake Christian and is currently employed at Terry's Road Service in Kalamazoo. A June. 1994 wedding in Battle Creek is planned Shapley-Olcheske plan July wedding Announcement is made of the engagement of Rebecca K. Shapley of Nashville and Joseph T. Olcheskc of Hastings She is the daughter of Jim and Kathy Shapley of Nashville He is the son of Frank and Sharon Olcheske of Lacey. The bride-to-be is a 1993 graduate of Maple Valley High School The groom-to-be is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School. He is employed by Bradford White Corp, and is also an active member of Ted Nugent World Bowhunters. A July wedding is being planned Speas-Foltz to wed May 21 Rev. George and Nadine Speas of Woodland are pleased to announce the engagement of thieir daughter. Beth Ann. to Steven Ralph Foltz. Beth is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood and will gradute from Huntington College. Hun­ tington. Indiana, in May. with a major in Elementary Education and Secretarial Associates degree Steven is the son of Donald and Bonnie Foltz of Sunfield He is a 1989 graduate of Lakewood and is employed with SII in Sunfield. Beth and Steve will exchange their wedding vows May 21. 1994 Marriage Licenses: Alma Lenz to mark her 80th birthday Alma Lenz will celebrate her 80th birthday Fnday. April 15. Carl, her husband of 57 years, and their children would like to extend an invitation to all her family and friends to help her celebrate this special day with a bir­ thday card shower in her honor Her address is: 7035 Garbo* Rd . Middleville. Ml 49333 What Kills More Americans Each Year Than Cocaine, Heroin, Suicide, Alcohol Abuse, Auto Accidents And Homicide Combined? Lung Disease. Including Lung Cancer. Its a matter rtf life and Breath* AMERICAN ± LUNGASSOCIATION* Robert Eugene Lamma. Nashville and Tara Colleen McLinden, Nashville. Jack Douglas Fox. Hastings and Sharon Kay Decker. Kalamazix, Michael Thomas Flook. Hastings and Julie Ann Ireland. Hastings. David Ferdinand Parker. Delton and Janet Lynn Gay. Delton Thomas Eugene Clark. Hickory Corners and Diana Mane Duncan. Hickory Comers. Allan Edwin Irey. Oakton. Va. and Melodye Robin Reinsberg. Oakton. Va. Tommy Lee Shafer 11. Middleville and Margo Michelle Garvey, Middleville Robert Walter Shelhngton. Middleville and Kelly Lee Gould. Middleville. Norvell Joe Yates. Middleville and Ivah Mane Jennings. Middleville. Jeffrey Paul Moore. Hastings and Heather Lynn Wright. Hastings. Charles Edward Greer. Delton and Carole Kay Mowrey. Delton Christopher Allan Jones. Lake Odessa and Christine Mane Wrubei. Woodland David John Richmond. Woodland and Christa Elaine Potter. Lake Odessa Scott Lee Redman. Middleville and Alice Louise King. Middleville (Woodland NEWS .. by Catherine Lucas Douglas Hoort, Woodland Township Fire Chief, has said Woodland Township would cooperate with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the Michigan Fire Chiefs Association and the Michigan State Firemen's Association in a burning moratorium from Apnl 16 through May 15 During this time, no burning permits will be issued Due to the success of last year's moratorium, it was decided to repeat thie pro­ gram this year Burning still will be permitted in meal burning bane's as long as they have a metal grate or cover with holes no larger than 3/4 inch in size Already this season there have been several supposedly "controlled" bums that got out of control and required fire department assistance in Woodland Township. One of these fires resulted in the loss of a bam and a cord of firewood and required 37 firemen from five departments to keep other buildings from burning. The Woodland firemen had to make a return trip later in the night when the firewood stored nearby again flared up. It would be wise to check prevailing winds and predicted winds carefully before starting a •"controlled" bum. even before the DNR moratorium There is a fine for burning without a permit Jerry Eliopolous. Woodland Postmaster, has announced that due to vandalism in the post office lobby, the post office building will be locked during her lunch hour, noon to I p.m. weekdays and after 10 a.m. Saturdays Eliopolous has ordered new boxes to be in­ stalled m the lobby, which will lock more securely and be easier for her to watch because some local children have learned how to open the boxes there now w ithout knowing the combinations and have been taking mail without authorization Don and Adie Eckman returned from a pro­ longed tnp recently They traveled west in their motor home and visited the Audie Mur­ phy exhibit at Greenville, Texas. Murphy, who was the most decorated person in World War 11. was Don's lieutenant in that war. The Eckmans then visited Fred Robbins, a former Woodland neighbor, at Deming. N.M. His wife. Jean, is now in a rest home They stopped at Elephant Butte. N.M.. to visit with some of Don's cousins and saw some New Mexico sights while there. After that, they spent two months at Sur­ prise. Anz . at the same resort where Jerry and Mardclla Bates lived for several years and Mill spend winters. At the end of their stay in Arizona, they sold their motor home and flew to Sacramen­ to. Calif., where they visited with their son. Jim and Cathy Eckman. They have a new great-granddaughter there named MacKenzie, whom they enjoyed seeing. When they left California, they bought a van. which they drove back to Michigan. Kendra Smith, who ran in front of a car in Lake Odessa and was hit on a Friday, was hack tn school by Wednesday of the next week. Even the bruises on her face were near ly all gone. All the l^kewood students are enjoying their spring break this week. Former Woodland Township Supervisor Wayne Henney and Dorothy are back home after spending the winter al Plant City. Fla. They celebrate Christmas early before they went and left soon after their family's celebra­ tion of the holiday. Their son. Larry, and his wife. Kay. came down to Florida at Christmas. I enjoyed ham and turkey at the parsonage with Ward and Muriel Pierce on Er tier Sun­ day Bob and Michelle Tuuk brought Nicholas and Aaron Vcrn. Barbara and Alan Meyers and Ken. Julie and Jenna Slate were the other guests The business in Toronto where John Lucas works was closed on Good Friday, so he came home for the weekend and did some personal chores al the Lucas farm. He returned to hts home in Hamilton. Ontario, on Sunday afternoon Next Sunday. April 10. the VFW in Lake Odessa will hold a breakfast benefit for Marilyn Adgate's medical expenses. The event will run from 7 to 11 a.m. The same day. the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance group will hold their April dinner at Cunningham's Acre on M-50 from noon to 3 p.m. This month the menu will be roast beef and ham. Price is $6 for adults. $3 from 5 to Place: Wren Funeral Home 1401 N. Broadway. Hastings 10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Seminar 10:45 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Refreshments 11:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Tour KHj K411; u- CLUB return shortly before July Richard and Virgie Winkler took an eightday Caribbean Cruise in March with six friends They traveled on the Dolphin Cruise Line to the Bahamas and Puerto Rico and toured the Virgin Islands Most Lake Odessa businesses, including Union Bank, closed from noon to 3 p.m. Fri­ day for the combined Lakewood Ministerial Association Good Fnday service at Centra' United Methodist Church Ten area ministers, the Revs Emmen Kadwell. LeRoy Griffin. J.D. Saunders. Ben Herring. Keith McIver. Brian Allbnght. Ben Ridder. Ward Pierce and Kathi Griffin, participated in the service at which the Rev George Speas of Kilpatrick United Brethren spoke about ‘"The Cry of the Morning Deer " The host church chancel choir sang " Were You There?" Many of the area churches held Sunrise Ser­ vices on Easter with breakfast following Central United Methodist and Lakewood United Methodist held a combined sunrise service and breakfast al Lakewood this year Margo Bailey and Carol Reiser, accompanied by Alan Goodemoot. sang a duet, as did Kathy and Sarah Stowell, and Darlene Niethamer sang special music to a upe. Janice Flanigan was tbe organist and the accompanist for the Stowells Breakfast was an egg casserole, assorted fresh fruit with a dip and a sweet roll with a choice of drinks, coffee, orange juice or milk. Approximately 140 people enjoyed the ser­ vice and breakfast. Putnam Library to seek millage by Teresa Frith Staff Writer Nashville's Putnam Library Board has voted to seek between one-half and one mill on the August primary ballot Library Board President l-oma Wilson said the library needs additional funding in order *.o maintain its current levels of service. According to Wilson, though the library is in no immediate danger of closing, its treasury is fast becoming depleted be­ cause of loss of revenue caused by higher salaries, loss of revenue-sharing money from the village, leu state aid and less money from penal fines. "In the past. 80 percent of our budget has come from penal fines." said board member Janet Rushford. "The State Library told us that we should only be relying on penal fines for between 20 and 25 percent of our budget." Penal fines come from the state and arc paid based on population. For the last few years, tbe library has received $1.62 per person, while the county average was $2.45 per person. This funding is expected to go down next year because the courts are keeping more of it for their costs, thus leaving less to be divided among Barry Counly libraries. "In the 1980s. tbe library received the revenue sharing money that the village got from the state." said Wilson. "When they no longer got that money, we lost those funds " The loss of these items was pan of tbe reason the State Library advised Putnam Li­ brary to go for the millage vote. If the request is successful, homeowners in tbe townships of Castleton and Maple Grove would pay the taxes with their winter tax bills. Those who are also residents of the village would not be double taxed. Nashville and Castleton Township now give tbe library $2,000 a year each and Maple Grove gives $1,000. If tbe millage bid is successful, these appropriations would no longer be necessary. However, due to tbe wording of lhe Putnam will, which gave tbe village the library in 1923. Nashville is required to provide financial support to the library. If this is not done, the building would revert back to Putnam's heirs and the village would lose the library. Therefore. Nashville would have to give tbe library an undetermined amount of funding each year. "The library is one of tbe assets of the village." said Wilson We want it to be around for our children and our grandchildren. This millage request is the only way to make sure that tbe library survives." One mill would require homeowners pay $1 for each thousand dollars of SEV of their home. For example, a homeowner whose bouse had an SEV of $20,000 would pay an additional $20 in taxes each winter. One mill would raise approximately $45,000 to $47,000 each year. Wilson added that while some people think tbe library has enough money Irom things such as donations, those usually can t be used for everyday operating expenses "Most of tbe private donations are given for specific purposes." said Wilson. "They go into things like the refurbishing fund, requests for specific books. Tbe funds from the Kiehl estate that we got recently can only be used for investment purposes, with the library getting the yearly interest from it" Another potential cost savings area not available to Putnam Library is cutting hours of operation. Tbe library is required by the state to operate a minimum amount of hours in order to receive any kind of state aid funding. One-half of the state funding goes to pay for new books and the other to pay for the fee for the required membership in the library cooperative. This membership also has contributed to the increase in tbe library budget through its requirements to install a computer system with a modem in order to be compatible with the coop. Cutting employees also is not a realistic option, according to the board, as there are only one full-time librarian, an aide and several volunteer employees. The state man­ dates that libraries have a certified librarian or funding is also lost. Librarians also arc required to maintain that certification through classes which must be paid for by the library. Besides the millage request, tbe library also is planning several fund-raisers such as a special golf tournament scheduled in June at Mulberry Fore in Nashville. Community Counseling Services 136 E. State Street, Hastings, MI 49058 • 948-9066 WHAT IS A LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELOR? WHO BENEFITS FROM COUNSELING? EVERYONE! A Licensed Professional Counselor is a Some people are functioning very member of a special group of licensed effectively' in their lives but want to professionals trained to apply the grow. develop, and change to become principles of human development, insights learning theory, psychotherapy and more effective through gained as a result of counseling group dynamic? in promoting maxi­ Others are burdened with emotional and treating the causes of emotional troubles that cripple their lives and problems and dysfunctional behavior mum mental health and diagnosing create pain Pre-Funeral Arrangement Seminar Tuesday, April 19, 1994 12. and everyone under 5 or over 100 eats tree Takeouts are available and will be delivered if called at 374-7328 Enca Buxton's surgery last week went well and she is at home feeling fine and enjoying her spring break now This morning I got a printed card from Mark and Catherine (Cathy) Arnott Smith, who are now living in Fort Wayne It says that Simon Peter Brampton Smith was born Feb 24. and he weighed 7 pounds. 15 ounces Cathy spent summers during her childhood and adolescence at Jordan Lake and later wrote the Woodland Township History hook of 1987 On the back of the card, she wrote me a note to lc« her know about my new grand­ child; so tor Cathy and anyone else interested. Sam (Samuel Eugc.Tt) Starrier was bom March 14 in Tucker. Ga He weighed 9 pounds and 6 ounces and was more than 22 in­ ches long His sisters. Christy, age 14. and Melanic, age 11. were very excited about his ap­ pearance and have already started the process of spoiling him. I plan to go to Georgia early in June to meet Sam and to babysit him and Melanie while Christy goes on a tour of Italy and his parents. Gene and Terry Stamcr. take a short trip to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary Before I go. I will contact Cathy Arnott Smith and sec if it is convenient for me to stop in Fort Wayne and inspect Simon Peter so I can report to all of you about him when I J Often a person becomes in individuals, couples, families, and aware that counseling Is needed related groups. when experiencing such symptoms consulting services to businesses, as: Counselors can offer industry, educational groups. • Sexual Problems • Depression • Frustration • Irritability Charlotte Mohler, M.A. Licensed Professional Counselor • Tension • Low self-esteem • School or Job problems • Difficulty with relationships COUNSELING BUILDS ON WHAT IS WORKING NOT WHAT IS WRONG. A Valuable Resource for You and Your Family. A Licensed Profexxionxl Counselor provides quality cost-effective services. • • • • No charge for the first consultation. All services always confidential. No one refused services for limited ability to pay (sliding fee schedule). Most major insurances accepted. For appointment call: 948-9066 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 7. 1994 Legal Notices NOTICE OF MOfTTOAM FOfttCLMUM BALK Doloult having b««n mod* in th* conditions of a certain mortgage, made the 21s! day of July. 1978 executed by JEFFREY SCOTT TRAVIS, os Mor tgagor to HASTINGS SAVINGS < LOAN FA do.ng business at Hostings. Michigan, os Mortgagee and recorded in the Office of the Register ol Deeds for Barry County. Michigan, on July 24. 1978 in Liber 237 of mortgages, on Page 288. which was assum­ ed by SUZANNE K. ARENS as Mortgagor to HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN. FA. on March 8. 1969, which mortgcge there is claimed at the date ol this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Three and 55 100 ($6,283 55) Dollars lor principal and interest, and per diem interest from the date of February 28. 1994. ot the rote of 11.00% per­ cent. no suit o' proceeding at low or in pquty ho. mg been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday at April 27. 1994 at 2:00 p.m. at East front door of the Courthouse of the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place for holding the foreclosure soles for the County of Barry, there will be offered for sole and sold to the highest bidder, at public auc tian of venue, lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due and unpaid upon said mortgage, together with interest thereon at (11.00%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs and charges for sale, including the attorney fees os provided by low In said mortgogs. the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed as follows, la-wit: The South one half of Lot 4. ^XCEPT the West 12 feet thereof, and Lol S EXCEPT the West 12 feet thereof, of Bloch 6. of R.J. Grant's Addition to the City, formerly Village ol Hostings. Barry County. Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof The length ol redemption period under M.S.A. Section 27A 3240 MCI Section 600 3240 (1948) is si* (6) months Doted; March 29. 1994 SiEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 ASHER By: Jeffrey I. Youngsma (P40393) Attorney for Hastings Savings 8 Loan. FA BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (816)945-3495 (4/21) PUBMCATTON OF NOTICE OF HEARING In the matter of KR1STE KYIEEN SUTTER a Minor NOTICE A hearing will be held on Moy 5. 1994 at 10:00 a.m.. in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw, on the Petition for Appointment of Conservator and Peti­ tion for Authority to Settle Claim and Distribution ol Settlement Proceeds. March 23. 1994 William F Mills (P24263) 50 Monroe Place. Suite 700 W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 235 5500 Kyle Snyder 953 Greenwood Middleville. Ml 49333 (4/7) NOTICE OF PUBUC NEJUHNQ Rf GA RD4NG VACATING A PORT ION OF J ETTERS ION STREET BETWEEN GRANT fTREET AND COLFAX STREET Notice Is hereby given that the Hostings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Coun­ cil Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hostings. Michigan on Monday, April 25, 1994 at 7:45 p.m. to hear ob­ jections or comments on the vocation ol the follow ing: Jefferson Street In the plat of Grant's Second Addition from a line extending from the Northwest corner of Lot 10. Block 6 of said plat, then South to the Southeast corner of Lot 8. Block 5 of said plat, rhonce East to the Southeast corner of Lot 9. Block 6. of sold plat, thence North to the point of beginn­ ing. The City reserves an Easement to construct and maintain any and all utilities under and through the above described portion of Jefferson Street, a vacated street. The City of Hostings shall not be responsible to the owners ol property adja­ cent to laid easement for any damage which may result to driveways, walkways, parking areas, trees or shrubs, or other improvements on said property by reason of laying, maintaining, repair­ ing and operating said utilities, but the City ol Hastings shell be responsible to such owners for restoring, grading, and seeding of said property. The burden and benefit of this Easement is intend­ ed. so for as may be. to attach and run with the land. Written objections may be filled with lhe City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hostings. 102 5. Broadway or coll 616-945-2468 or TDD coll relay service 1 -800-649 3777 Sharon Vickery City Clerk (4/21) File No. 94-21367-IE Estate of CHARLES R ELDRED deceased Soc.al Security No. 377-30-8566 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address was 9760 E. Cox Rood. Bellevue. Michigan 49021 died 3/9/94. An instrument dated 10/10/81 and a codicil doted 8' I /91 hove been admitted as the will of the Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. JOYCE H. ELDRED. 9760 E. Cox Rood. Bellevue. Michigan. 49021. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the per­ sons entitled Io It. JAMES I JUHNKE (P24416) 835 Golden Avenue Battle Creek. Ml 49015 963-144) (4/7) Ann Landers Give up an addict How she turned out a lesbian Dear Ann Landers: While using old newspapers to pack up my dishes. I came across your column asking readers who had written you for advice to write again and tell you "how it turned out " Here's my contribution. When I was 13.1 wrote about my romantic feelings toward other girls my age I said all my friends were getting interested in boys, but I was attracted to my girlfriends You said that I shouldn't be concerned, that my feelings were part of a phase J was going through and that those feelings would pass Well, "those feelings" didn’t pass, even though I did everything possible to deny them. I drank and look drugs in an effort to stifle those feelings. 1 became promiscuous with men in order to prove that I wasn’t a "sexual pervert" — the words I found in the dictionary under the definition of "lesbian." Eventually. I came to accept my sexuality. Today, at 40. I am a recovering alcoholic and drug addict with six years of sobriety and many hours of therapy behind me. My life is a positive adventure and I am enjoying the journey 1 hope that today, when another 13-year-old girl writes to you and asks what to do about sexual feelings toward other girls, you explain it MAY be a phase, and then again, it may not be. Tell her that if she is indeed a lesbian, there are other girls in the world just like her. and she is not alone Please let her know there are support groups for young boys and girls who feel the way she docs Thanks for giving me lhe opportunity to let you know how your advice turned out. — "Different" in Ohio Dear Ohio: True. I missed the diagnosis in your case, but I’m not about to tell a 13-yearold that he or she may be homosexual Thir­ teen is too early to tell for certain. 1 appreciate your writing, howe* _r. and am pleased that you view your life as a positive Ex cftan**. te. aerf Sacw«M tew te AeisrtNw C*p*ite invites you to attend a Seminar on “Planning Your Estate” April 19, 1994 at 4:00 P.M. OR 7:00 P.M. County Seat Lounge Hastings. Michigan Speakers: Mark D. Christensen, Investment Representative, Edward D. Jones & Company Barbara A. Gilman, Principal, Edward D. Jones & Co. David A. Dimmers, Attorney at Law Timothy L. Tromp, Attorney at Law R.S.V.P. by April 15th 945-3553 or 1-800-288-5220 Everett Longstreth Orchestra to play here April 21 The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee will hold public comment meetings on Thursday, May 12,1994 at 7:00 p.m. and Friday, May 20,1994 at 1:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School Lecture Hall, 520 W. South St., Hastings, Ml. The Pistch Co. will have from 7:00 to 7:45 on May 12 and from 1:30 to 2:15 on May 20, with the remainder to City Management Corp. Parking will be limited to the front lots only or on the street. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing imparled and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meetlng/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the Coun­ ty of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Judith A. Peterson, Coordinator 220 W. State St. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 AMENDED PROPOSED BARRY COUNTY SOUD WASTE PLAN AMENDMENT Barry County agrees to provide primary disposal capacity and to accept up to 100 percent of the solid waste generated in the following counties: Allegan. Calhoun, Clinton. Eaton, Ionia. Kalamazoo. Kent. Jackson. Ingham. Montc^m. Ottawa. Van Buren Import of solid waste to the Hastings Sanitary Service Landfill is explicitly authorized f’om all Counties listed above and specifically excluded from all others including Macomb, Oakland, and Wayne Counties. This explicit authorization of primary disposal of solid waste from the above named coun­ ties for the 5 and 20 year planning period Is authorized only if such outside counties have an active recycling program and for so long as Hastings Sanitary Service guarantees to pro­ vide solid waste disposal capacity for solid waste generated within Barry County. Barry County authorizes the acceptance of solid waste generated in the outside counties only If the ap­ proved solid waste management plans of these counties authorize such disposal activity in Barry County, but no reciprocal agreement is required to be executed between the counties SPECIAL WASTE TRANSFER “Special wastes" which is a highly diversified classification ol Type II solid wastes Including construction and demolition debris, foundry sand, sludge, contaminated soils, street sweepings, fly ash, bottom ash. slag, agricultural waste and others These often require special handling and or disposal methods Such special waste generated in Barry County may be । cRspo—d of In Ionia County disposal alias. _ Check out hair loss Dear Ann lenders: You recently printed a letter from a teen-age boy who was afraid of losing his hair. You responded. "1 suspect you are going to end up with less hair than you’d like, so you’d better get used to tbe idea." I have been a hairdresser for 13 years, and whenever people come in and complain of hair loss, especially if h’s in large quantities, whether young or old. 1 always recommend that they see their doctor. Hair loss is not always genetic. Il can sometimes be due to a vitamin deficiency, stress or lhe use of steroids, or it can be the symptom of a medical problem Please inform yur readers, male and female, that if they notice any major change in their hair (thinning, breakage, excessive dryness, etc.) that is not caused by perms, col­ oring or other chemicals, they should consult a physician at once — Ruth in Jefferson Chy, Mo. Dear Ruth: Thank you and all the others who wrote for picking up the ball when I dropped it. Hair loss should indeed be in­ vestigated. and I am indebted to you tor sug­ gesting that I pass the word. Gem of the Day: The best way to find a use for something is to have thrown it out last week The 'new Satan* Dear Ann Landers: I must comment on the wisdom of "Sad in Baltimore.*' who gave up his lady love because she was a smoker I have been married for 40 years to a smoker. Since 1985. he has had three heart at­ tacks. four strokes and congestive heart failure. He now has emphysema. Two of our adult children hacked their way through childhood and adolescence with recurrent colds and respiratory problems. Our 19-year old now suffers from severe headaches and has frequent coughing spells. My husband sees no connection between any of this and his smoking. Please tell "Sad in Baltimore" that his sadness at breaking up with his smoking sweetheart may last a while, but he was wise not to marry her. Living with a nicotine addict can be hell. It can also be dangerous. We now know that secondhand smoke is a terrible heath hazard. In my opinion, cigarettes should be declared illegal. — Palm Springs, Calif. Dear Palm Springs: It's highly unlikely but not impossible. If anyone had told me 10 years ago that one day no smoking would be allowed in the Chicago Tribune building. 1 would have said. "Ridiculous!** Here’s another letter on the subject: No stopping vice Dear Ann Landers: My husband under­ went open-heart surgery recently. "Eldon" smoked a pack a day. On the fifth week after his surgery, he bought a pack of cigarettes. He’s now smok­ ing half a pack a day. Needless to say. we had a huge fight, and I told him to make sure his life insurance was paid up because he is kill­ ing himself. My reason fcr writing is to complain about all the people who ask me why 1 don’t do something about Eldon's smoking. What SHOULD I do? What in the work! do these people expect me to do? Shoot him? There are limes when l*d like to. out it's against the law. — Pennsylvania Dear Penn.: No one can do anything about another person's smoking, drinking, gambl­ ing. cheating or lying -- you name the vice. Anyone who would ask you such a question is an ignoramous or a needle artist - or both Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? ' 'Nuggets and Doozies'' is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor 55 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P. O Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Benny Goodman Refreshments will be served. adventure and are enjoying the journey. The "itinerary.’’ you know, was established when you were bom Dear Ann Landers: This is for ’Sad in Baltimore." who broke up with his girlfriend because she smoked. 1 am a registered nurse, recently widowed after being married for 53 years to a physician. My husband did not smoke and advised his patients not to. I smok­ ed before I married him and continued to smoke He did not approve of my smoking, hut be never lectured me On occasion, he funded me literature on the subject, but he never nagged. We all know that the new Satan is the smoker Crack addicts, cocaine sniffers, rapists, murderers and child abusers have sup­ port groups, but there is no sympathy for the smoker. S Edward D. Jones & Co.* Mm** Nmv TorS Stet Smoking cigarettes, cigars and pipe tobacco is legal Millions of people enjoy it. and it doesn t lead to criminal behavior 1 am getting tired of being treated like a social outcast Please set the record straight - F.A.S. in Staten Island, N.Y. Dear F.A.S.: The record on tobacco has been set straight for quite some time. Smok­ ing may not lead to criminal behavior, but it certainly can lead to serious illness and death Read on for more: The Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Thursday. Apnl 21, at Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Students from the Hastings Middle School and High School jazz bands and "Les Jazz" will play before the concert, starting around 6 p.m.. said band director Joseph LaJoye. The middle school group will play at 6 p.m.. the high school band al 6:30 and Les Jazz at 7 The concert is being sponsored by the Band Boosters. The Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra has continued to play after its leader’s death. The group performs mostly jazz and big band numbers The orchestra is led by Everett Longstreth. Longstreth’s career began with his father’s orchestra in Ohio and he helped form “The Dance Masters" which performed for of­ ficers’ clubs service clubs and shows. He studied trumpet with the late Fred Ber­ man and John Coffey at the Bcrklcc Schoo! cf Music in Boston. He joined the Woody Herman Orchestra in 1957 and later returned to Boston to accept a position as faculty member at Bcrklee. where he was an arranging, theory and ensemble instructor. But he continued to write and play profes­ sionally with several orchestras In 1963, Longstreth joined a world tour with the Sam Donahue-Tommy Dorsey Or­ chestra. which traveled to Europe. Puerto Rico, the West Indies. South America and the Far East He has appeared on numerous television shows and has recorded much music He has returned to the Boston area since 1966 to serve as an arranging, theory and ensemble instructor and director of the Massachussetts Institute of Technology Con­ cert Jazz Band Goodman, known as "The King of Sw­ ing.’’ started his band in 1935 His orchestra has continues to play, even after his death in June 1986 Advance tickets are $7 each for students and senior citizens and S8 for adults Tickets at the door on the night of the concert will be $10 each for everyone Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Musk Center or at the high school or middle school offices Spring vacation for Lakewood students and faculty continues. School closed last week Thursday at the end of classes so the time away from school amounted to 10 continuous days. Classes resume Monday. April 11. Next Tuesday there will be a 55 Plus dinner for senior citizens at Lakewood High School at noon. Ako on Tuesday, the Order of Eastern Star will have its monthly meeting at lhe Masonic Temple rooms at 8 p.m. On Wednesday. April 13. lhe Women’s Fellowship will meet at the Congregational Church Clara French and Irene Haskins will be hostesses. Dr. Lola Haller will be the speaker. She will do a portrayal of Ruth. On Thursday. April 14. there will be a blood pressure clinic at Lake Manor at 10 in the forenoon. Thai evening at 7:30, the Manor will be lhe site of the monthly meeting of lhe Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Former residents of Musgrove Highway . Robert and Patricia Reed, are grandparents of Nicole Elizabeth, bom Feb. 18 to Amy and Barry Acton of Hudsonville The girl weighed 6 lbs. 2 ozs. Her great-grandmother is Gladys Dyke of Holland. Mrs. Dyke resided on Fourth Avenue for 17 years before moving to be near her daughter Pat and family. She does all her own housework and even bakes for family members. She reached her 92nd birth­ day back in September. Arthur and Betty Erickson were home from Florida in time for Easter. Tom and Jac­ queline Gilliland of Sunset Beach at Morrison Lake are home from North Carolina. The Lansing State Journal has named its all­ area volleyball teams. In the top 1994 list, lhe roster includes Tami Nielsen and Heather Mitchell of Lakewood. Tami. granddaughter of Ken and Fem Nielsen, is a three-year letter winner and sht led the Vikings to a 51-3 record and to the Capital Circuit and Class B slate district championships. She is a senior. Last year she was named to the all-area Class B squad. Heather is a junior who has played for three seasons. She led her team with 48 percent kill efficiency, and was one of lhe team leaders who helped win so many games. For the Class B team named by lhe Lansing paper. Jessi Briseno, a junior, was named, as was their coach Kellie Rowland. For honorable mention, the list includes Angela Rufner of Clarksville. The posts newly placed behind the gray building on lhe Twaites'G & W property are not pan of new construction Rather, they arc the side posts for a lowered drive, onto which a semi-truck could be backed into position for loading Construction continues at the rear of Union Bank's downtown location. Studding is in place along the alley way and on the south side toward the bank s parking lot. There will be a ham and beef dinner Fnday. April 8. at Fellowship Hal! to benefit Lakewood Christian School Serving begins at 4 p.m. The members and friends of First Con­ gregational Church are in for a treat and a rare experience Saturday. April 16. when they entertain the Rev. James Elukudoh of Nigeria al breakfast at Bob’s Restaurant at 9 a.m. The pastor is sponsored by the National Associa­ tion of Congregational Churches. He if on a speaking tour of the USA, visiting churches of the denomination. The Extension service of MSU has issued its first flyers for College Week to be held on campus June 22-24. More than 50 classes workshops, tours and programs will be available for choosing how to spend one’s time. Meals are served from Wednesday lunch through Friday lunch. News from the Historical Society of Michigan recently announced the reception for Willah Weddon. author of “First Ladies of Michigan," and the subjects of her newest book. Mrs. Weddon's name is familiar to readers of Michigan Fanner, as well as those readers of her other books. Then the Lansing State Journal last week carried a photo of the wives who have occupied the Governor’s Mansion and previous private housing. They were Michelle Engler. Helen Milliken of Traverse City, Paula Blanchard. Alice Swainslon, Lenore Romney and former Lt. Governor Martha Griffiths. Delos and Sue Johnson spent a long Easter weekend in Ohio with her mother, Mrs. Fem Shippe. Funeral services were held Monday for Clara Elizabeth Nelson. 96. of Carson City at St. Mary’s Church, with Schnepp Funeral Home in charge. Mrs. Nelson was a native of Berlin Township, attended Coon School, and was bom the daughter of Joseph and Minnie (Schnabel) Sariouis. She was a longtime employee of the Carson City Hospital Sur­ vivors are siblings Edward Sariouis of Lake Odessa; Edgar of Marion; Bernard of Ionia; Josephine Hester of Joliet. III. Her husband Carl died in ’968. She was also preceded in death by an infant son and two brothers. Pearl (Chambers) Blancher of Carson City is having her95th birthday anniversary Aptil 11. She has many relatives in this area in the Rairigh and McMillen families. She gets her mail al Box 273. According to Jordan Lake's unofficial observer the ice was off the lake on March 25. which is the average date for the past 40 years. Interestingly, the lake was first frozen on Dec. 23, 1993 which is the average date over the same time span. How average can it get? Back in 1965, the lake was frozen until April 19. In 1987 and 1983 the lake was navigable on the early date of March 5. Last year the lake was frozen until April 9. This year we felt we had an unusually bitter winter for prolonged periods of time and the previous winter we felt was moderate. The ice breakfup does not have a direct bearing, appearently �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 7, 1994 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Dr. David B. Kilpatrick by loyce F. Weinbrecht Dav kJ B Kilpatrick was horn on April 7. 1837. in New Milns. Scotland. He was the son of John and Janet Wiley Kilpatrick. the ninth in a family of 11 children Hix older brother. John Kilpatrick Jr had left New Milns. County of Ayshirc. Scot land. as a young man of twenty-two to come to America as a herdsmen tending a herd in Scot tish cattle which were brought to Monroe. New York. He worked in New York for the farmer and earned 160 acres ol land in Section 24 of Barry County. Michigan. In 1847. John sent money to his family in Scotland for them to join him in Michigan David wax 10 years old when (he enure family came to America. Il look the family six weeks to cross lhe Atlantic Ocean. The wooden sail­ ing ship was wrecked in a very bad storm near Newfoundland There they had to wait for another ship to bring them Io America. John Jr. met lhe family in Rochester. N.Y . tn September 1847. The family settled on or near lhe land that John had cleared and began life as pioneers in early Michigan. David attended country school and from 1856 to 1858 he attended school in Vermont­ ville. In 1858 he moved to Kalamazoo to at­ tend Kalamazoo College, taking a "classical" course. He stayed in school there until 1864. except for a period of six months when he served in the Second Michigan Infan .7 Company K during the year of 1861. He was one of four of the Kilpatrick Brothers who served in the Civil War Andrew. Hugh and James Kilpatrick also served in the "war against rebellion.’’ Following completion of the courses at Kalamazoo, he entered Michigan University at Ann Arbor. After six months there, his health failed. He then attended Rochester Umvcrsity and graduated July 12. 1865. with a bachelors of arts degree in classical studies. He then returned to Michigan University al Ann Arbor until the spring of 1866. After he finished the course at Ann Arbor, he returned to his home town of Woodland and set up a practice of medicine there. To add to his education he took another course of lecture drill in hospital clinics and graduated from the Detroit Medical College on March 3. 1875. He pul himself through school by work­ ing at farm work during the summer and other vacation limes, making hay. planting and weeding com. taking care of cattle and any other chore at which he could cam lhe money for htx schooling. Hr also Uuight school dur mg two winters to cam money toward his fur­ ther education. He purchased a stock of drugs from Seth Lovewell about 1866 and opened a drug store m 1875. This was located on the southwest comer of the main four comers of the vilage. Wesley Meyers, a druggist, worked in Dr. Kilpatrick's store until 1906, when doctor retired. Dr. David B. Kilpatrick married Nancy Lavina McArthur on Aug. 4. 1872. in a ceremony performed by David's brother. the Rev. George Kilpatrick. Nancy Lavina, known as "Minnie." was bom in Woodland on July 12. 1850. the daughter of John and Dcliah Palmerton. McArthur, both from the families of early settlers in Woodland. who had arrived there as early as 1842 David and Minnie had four children. Car­ rie. bom Sept. 25. 1873: Ines, bom Sept. 15. 1876; Jenette. bom Dec. 5. 1881; and Frank, bom Aug 29. 1886. Carrie Kilpatrick never married. She died on July 30. 1967. at the Barry County Medical Care Facility. Ines married Ora E. Smith on June 27. 1899. They had no children. Jenette. "Jen­ nie" Kilpatrick never married, lived out her life in the village of Woodland. She sold Watkins Products for years to support her sister and herself. She had no transportation and it wasn't unusual for a Woodbntfite to return to his car. whether in Woodland. Hastings or Lake Odessa, to find Jennie sil­ ting in the front scat waiting patiently for a ride home. She died in Woodland on April 9. 1959. Son Frank married Lena Mahler on Nov. 7. 1908. They had three children. David and Arthur and a daughter Arlene Kilpatrick Bixby Frank became secretary of the Woodland Fire Insurance Company. Frank died on July 20. I960. David and Minnie were active citizens of lhe village of Woodland taking part in church, school and political activities while raising their family of four. Carrie, the oldest, was born with a cleft palette and harelip which is a congenital deformity of the upper lip and the palette. To­ day it can he repaired, but in 1873 there was no fixing it. She had a sharp mind but was often left out as it was often very hard to understand uhal she was saying. Dr Kilpatrick must have felt some frustration at not being able to help his own baby. The doctor fancied pharmacy and often spent time in the drug store mixing medical concoctions. Pills at that time were made by mixing lhe medicine to be given with Hour and water and forming pills by hand rolling time. Dr. William A. Upjohn often used bread as the base for rolling pills. It is said that doctors didn't always practice good hand washing and sometimes the pills were said to be on the gray side. Many medicines were given as powders, folded into small pieces of tissue paper to be mixed with liquid and taken. And. of course, there were many tonics and elixirs, usually with alcohol as the base. Quinine, strychnine heavy metals, digitalis, aspirin, and many herbs were used. Opium, iandamim. paregoric and morphine were used quite early. Castor oil and sodium bicarbonate of soda, carbolic acid compounds, oil of turpentine were frequently used also. Chloroform and ether came into use during the Civil War years and into general practice as well to just mention a few of the medicines available for use in these early times. There was a story about Dr. Kilpatrick and one of his patients told in Woodland in the winter of 1873-1874. Anna Hatsl Schmalzncd. who lived two and one half miles north of Woodland at the turn of the road cast, had been ill But on the day before her death she had been out and about and apparently on the mend. Dr. Kilpatrick, it was told, gave her some medicine llut day The talc doesn't tell us if she visited his More, his office or if he visited her at home She must have reported to a family member that he had medicated her. In any event, before morning on Det 19. 1973. Anna was dead. It was alleged by some Woodland folk that Dr. Kilpatrick was noted pouring some medicine out of a bottle, out of a window. Who knows? Anna's death cer­ tificate gives cause of death as "unknown." She was 46 years 10 months and 16 day:, of age She is buried in the Mauch Cemetery, two miles north of Woodland. Anna Haist Schmalzncd was lhe nether of Catherine Schmalzncd Jordan, who was the mother of Ruth Jordan Niethammer, who is Tom Niethammer's mother. This incident didn't seem to disqualify him in lhe minds of the area, as he continued to practice medicine for many years Mier the incident. When the Kilpatrick Church was being built in 1871 and 1872. out in the country, on the comer of the Kilpatrick Farm. Dr. Kilpatrick was very involved in helping to raise funding for it. making a generous donation himself to the building fund. He had been a Baptist by faith, but when he became a citizen of the village of Woodland, he joined lhe Methodist Church there and it was from this church that he was buried following his death on Jan. 13. 1910. He was a charter member of the Barry County Medical Society when it was formed Jan. 23. 1877 and continued as a member dur­ ing his years of practice. Other charter members of the Barry County Medical Society included Drs. Cnarlcx Russell. A.B. Drake, W.E. Upjohn. Miss D.J. Wolf. Dr. Turner. Dr. D McLeay. Dr Sackett and Dr. Ellis. The post office was located in Dr. Kilpatrick's store for about II years, from Dr. David B. Kilpatrick. 1875 to 1866 and Dr. Kilpatrick held the title of postmaster. During those early years of practice as the doctor for the area, he often traveled over very poor roads and was out in very had weather to answer the needs of the sick. He had a good "bedside manner" and could cheer up his patients with his visits. Many times hie wasn't paid for his services, as money was very scarce. Sometimes the pa­ tients would pay him in goods. Minnie Kilpatrick became very efficient at using various food items which were used to pay for her husband's services. Delivering babies was not one of his usual tasks however. This wa< usually attended to by mid-wives, unless the birth became very complicated. Melvina Barnum Wheeler. "Aunt Vinnie" was one of the mid-wives dur­ ing Dr. Kilpatrick's time of practice in Woodland He had a skeleton in his office. This was a common practif* amohgiloctors of the times. The skeleton seemed very large to small children who visited his office and was view­ ed with no small amount of apprehension by some Setting bones was a major part of a country doctor's practice and having a skeleton to follow was helpful. They were purchased through lhe universities and medical supply companies, which sometimes were involved in questionable practices in ob­ taining them Grave robbing was not unheard of. Dr. Kilpatrick was a temperate nun. and did not use liquor or tobacco and advised his patients and his family against such usage. His politics were Republican without any questions. He held several township and village political offices over the years, even while managing a wide practice. In 1884. he and Chris A. Hough, were in­ strumental in the organization of the Woodland Post of The Grand Old Army of the Republic. The G.A.R. was an organization, which along with social value aided Civil War LEGAL NOTICES: r»o. tv-ix4-*_£ Hon. Richord M. Shutter MPUBIK BANK CENTRAL. A Mwh^on Bonking Corporation. PtomtiH. CHRIS A. BUNGE ond JULIE A BUNGE, jointly and teveroily. Defendants WILLIAM G JACKSON. P C William G Jackson (Pl5388) ■oborto R. Bollard (P38631) Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 East Walker Street P.O. Bom 246 St. Johns. Ml 48879 George E. Reid (P43563) Attorney for Defendant* 700 36th Street. S E Seite 204 Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 N0T1CC OF FORECLOSURE SALE The Leonard Mauch Grand Army of the Republic, Woodland Chapter Reu­ nion. (Front row, from left) Wesley Meyers. George Bardin, George Kilpatrick, (row 2) James Kilpatrick. John Bulling. Pete Fellow. William McArthur, James Jordan, (row 3) John Landis. Joshaua Dillenbeck. Soloman David, Jesse Jordan, Bill Konsk. Allison HUI, Robert Barry, Joel St. John, Hugh Kilpatrick, (row 4) Jacob Funk, Al Bardin, Jim Pruedy, Dr. David Kilpatrick, A.W. Dillenbeck, Henry Wood. (Photo and information given by James Tyler, 1985) 1. On December 15. 1993. the 5th Circuit Court of Borry County, Michigan entered a Judgment in favor of the Plointiff, Republic Bank — Central, a Michigan Bonking Corporation and again*! Defen dont* Chris A Bunge and Julie A Bunge, jointly and severally. 2. On Friday. Moy 20. 1994. at 2 00 p.m. in the afternoon, at public auction to be held ot the steps ot the East entrance of the Barry County Cour thouse. Hostings. Michigan, in this County, the Court Clerk lor Barry County shall offer for sole to the highest bidder all of the right, title and interest of the Defendant* in and to the following property lot 76 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plot thereof, a* recorded in Liber 3 of the Plots on Page 41. Borry County. Michigan, together with one hall ot alley on the West side thereof, and also one half of alley on the South side thereof. Which has on address ol 1504 North Michigan Hostings. Michigan 49058 Doted March 17. 1994 WILLIAM G. JACKSON. P C. By Robert R Bollord (P38631) Attorney lor Plaintiff Republic Bonk Central 120 East Walker Street P O Box 246 Ml Dr. David B. and Minnie McArthur Kilpatrick. From a tin type on their wed­ ding certificate. veterans and their families to obtain pensions and other benefits due them for serving their country during a war. The post was named for Leonard Mauch, who had been killed at the end of the war. The post disbanded in 1909 when there were only seven members left. He believed in education and worked hard Io earn his own. He was interested in the education of his own children and the educa­ tion of his many, many nieces and nephews who were growing up about the township. When it was time to build the new school in W.'odland. Dr. Kilpatrick wax on the plann ing and building committee in 1X85. He spent many hours working with the committee to ( plan and design tin new school and to pro­ mote the funding for it. and was very’proud of r it when it was completed, the stale of the art in 1885 1886 This was a IQ-grade school. Students wishing to complete 12 grades had to travel out of town to otxain the lost two years. Some went to Hastings, riding on the C.K.&S. Others went to Nashville and Lake Odessa <M»cc there were 12-grade systems in place in those towns. Woodland did put in 12 grades later Dr. Kilpatrick and his family lived on what is now North Main Street in the village of Wcxtdland. The house was Italinnate style with a "widow’s watch” built on the top of H. Il is still standing today (1994). The doctor died there of apoplcxey on Jan. 13. 1910. Minnie, and daughters. Came and Jennie lived there until Minnie's death on Feb. 29. 1919, also of apoplexy. Carrie and Jennie maintained their home there until Jenny died on April 29. 1957. Carried could no longer stay alone and was admitted to the Thomapple Valley Medical Care Facility, where she died on July 30. 1967 Sources: History of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880. Barry Counly History, 1985: Materia Medica for Nurses. 1890; History of the Kilpatrick Family. Ollie ami Mildred Hammond. 1956-1968: Family Records from the Barry and Fisher Collections: History of Woodland Michigan. 1837-1937. BS Hotly: The History of Woodland Michigan 1937-1987: A History of Wotniland. Michigan. Barry County, by A. W. Dillenbeck for the Woodland News in 1911, extracted by Catherine M. Arnett. 1987: Barrs- County Records. Barry County Court House: inter­ view with Thomas Niethammer. TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Sunset Channel Weed Eradication and Control Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of th? Township ot Johnstown. Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements con­ sisting of the eradication and control of aquatic weeds and plants by dredging the Sunset Channel portion of Bristol Lake, as described on Exhibit A hereto (the •'Improvements”), In the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which con­ sists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefitted by the Im­ provements and against which ail or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be special­ ly assessed These parcels in the plats of Sunset Shores and Sunset Shores No. 2 which abut Sunset Channel, more particularly described as follows: Lots 13 through 16. inclusive, of the Rat of Sunset Shores, as recorded in Liber 5 of Rats. Page 20. in the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and Lots 69 through 86. inclusive, of the Rat of Sunset Shore No. 2, as record'd in Uber 5 of Rats, Page 39. In the Office of the Barry County Register of Deeds NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Johnstown has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied In the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lol and parcel of land In the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 13TH DAY OF APRIL. 1994, AT 700 O'CLOCK P M AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL/FIRE STATION. 13555 M-37, BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hail for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in interest, or his or her agent, in person of. In the alternative, an appearance or pro­ test can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Johnstown Dated March 9. 1994 June Doster, Clerk Township of Johnstown �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1994 Hastings boys looking to better track record in Twin Valley After finishing near .500 last season, coach Paul Fulmer said the Hastings varsity boys' track team is looking to better is record through a belter pre-season. "We have a young team this year." said the 10-year veteran coach. "We are really working on conditioning techniques and getting the young kids in shape." Fulmer has 43 out for the team this season, which for him. is a small team. He said he will rely on lhe assistant coaches. Karl Swartz and Katie Kowalczyk, for help in preparing the new kids for competition. Some of the returning boys from last year also are being looked to for leadership Mark Lundquist will return this year at tbe shot put. He was defeated in lhe all-county meet last year by Delton's Rollie Ferris. Ferris has moved on and Lundquist is looking to stand strong in tbe Twin Valley as well as the county. Clayion MacKenzie. a state-ranked cross county runner and all-county wrestler is back in what he does best — the distance running, Imke Haywood is back as a sprinter and Derek Chandler is ready for a season of hurdles. In another of tbe field events. Ben Hughes, who ran into some problems at last season's all-county meet, hopes to regroup and bring the agility he boned during his soccer days and confidence gained during basketball season, into tbe pole vault. Fulmer said many new kids on the team have already begun showing promise aud lhe whole team is working hard, though there are still some holes to fill. "The kids, for lhe most part, have a good attitude.” Fulmer said. "It is going to be tough on them because Sturgis and Lakeview always field good teams. The way we ire going, we should oc good for at least a third-place finish in the Twin Valley." In a pre-season meet, at tbe Hillsdale College Indoor Meet, several Saxons placed in lhe events. Lundquist placed first in the shot put with a distance of 51 feet. 8 1/2 inches for a new indoor record for Hastings. Shattuck finished fifth in the event at 453". Tbe sprint medley team of TJ. Deal. Devan Endres. Brad Miller and Rick Rains finished third, as did MacKenzie in the 1600-meter with a time of 4:53. Hughes placed fourth in the pole ,’Milt. the long Jump and tbe high Jump. Hii vault wax Il feel, tbe Jumps we 18-10 long and > 10 high. Two all-league, 5 seniors return for Saxon's 1994 baseball team Members of the Hastings track team Include front row from left: Jeremy Radansky. Ron Uldricks, Ken Cross. Brad Miner, Fobert Wager, Tom Sorenson, Kevin Potior. Mark Lundquist and Luke Haywood Second row: Damon Gonzales. Jesse Eliot. C ayton MacKenzie. Rocky Wager, Tom Pratt Sebastian TNerry, Kan Hammond. Ryan Schnackenbarg and Pater Lewis. Th-d row: Brad Bailey, Robert Smith, Marc Jarvis, Teague O'Mara. Randy Carlson. Ben Hughes. Brian Eggers, Mike Burghdoft and Matt Kirkendall. Fourth row: Matt Birman. Jason McCabe, Pad Koutz. Devan Endres Alex Voss. Larry Smith and Eddie Youngs. Back row: Coach Kart Schwartz. Jake Mix, Matt Womack. Kevin Rooney. TJ. Deal. Derek Chandler, manager Zac Fttoner. Coach Paci Fulmer and Coach Katie Kowalczyk. Veteran pitcher returns, catcher gone, for Hastings softball team Members ol the Hastings varsity baseball team are, front row from toft: Tim Cook. Eric Haines, Jason Markeiy, Todd Sanlnocencio. Shawn Raymond and Shawn Hawthorne. Second row: BM Evas. Jared Nkhois, Josh Hanlord. Chad Greenfield. Dan Sherry and Jason Deal. Hastings vanity basebal. coacb Jeff Simpson has pared down tbe roster for this year's team, built around five senion returning from last season's district ninnerupTbe five senion art Todd Sanlnocencio. Jason Markley. Eric Haines. Dave Hammood and Tim Cook. Sanlnocendo. Markley and Haines are the tri-captains. Sanlnocencio and Markley also are returning All-Twin Valley honorees as catcher and shortstop, respectively. Sanlnocencio led the '93 Saxena In runs and walks. Markley was a solid performer in the infield and was second on tbe team with 22 singles, a .305 average and a .905 fielding average Haines was second on tbe team with 24 runs batted in and 29 bits. He baa tbe defensive duty at third base. Hammood was tbe lough man to strike out at tbe plate last season, going down only six times in 61 appearances His speed will be put to use in tbe outfield. 1 im Cook was m ured al the beginning of last season, but came on late in the year to post a .282 average and covered second base while in tbe field. Rounding out tbe out field will be Dan Sherry, a junior who was brought up from tbe jayvee team in late '93 for some tournament exposure and Shawn Hawthorne, a senior who didn't play baseball his junior year Others on tbe infield will include senior Shawn Raymood on lhe first base and Bill Eves, a transfer student from Delton. Eves, a junior, will push Cook for playing time to second base. Sophomore Chad Greenfield may get some time at shortstop when Markley Is on the mound and, according to Simpson, may do time on tbe hill as well Jared Nichols, a junior, to on tap to see liny- al third base and on tbe mound. Josh Hanford, a junior, will be splitting lime between the infield and the outfield until Greenfield recovers from a fractured finger Hanford also could see some pitching time. Jason Deal, another sophomore. Will back up Sanlnocencio on the mound and Simpson speculates he might also get to see some action in the outfield. "Practices so far this season." Simpson said, 'have gone very well and each day the players are improving. "We will be young to spots, but I foresee us coming on at the end of the season." he said. "Hopefully, we'll finish in tbe upper Half of the di vision.The Twin Valley is strong again this year with Sturgis being lhe favorite for a top finish and Battle Creek Lakeview looking The Hastings softball team returns with Amanda Jennings on ibc mound, bul Vai Blair, catcher and a top hitter from last year's learn, tool returning behind tbe piaic. This season, the battery consists of a Jennings pair, with both Amanda and younger sister Janette, doubling up on pitching and catching duties. Kate Murphy and Theresa Kelly, experienced infielders, have returned to tbe team as well. Kelly to still recuperating from an injury from before basketball season so prospects are still shaky on whether sbe'U see much playing time early in the season. Coach Larry Dykstra hopes the combination will be an effective duo with lite amount of new kids who have come out for the team. Some of lhe new kids out have shown promise In the preseason. 'Sarah McKeougb has looked pretty good on tbe infield and Tamml Kelly is doing well." the six-year coaching veteran of girts' softball said. He also said Sarah Johnston to back on the team after taking a year off. Dykstra to assisted by coach Richard Nauta. After last season's below .500 finish, lhe bead coacb to cautiously optimistic about surprising some Twin Valley competitors and finishing In tbe upper half of the conference. "Harper Creek is always tough." Dykstra Seven graduated players costs Hastings netters depth promising. Members of the Hastings softball team Include, front row from toft: Karey Sanders. Amanda Jennings. Brandl Eye, Katie Murphy. Sarah Johnston and Sarah McKeough. Second row: Coach Larry Dykstra, Theresa Kelly, Denise Heath. Janette Jennings, Tammi Katy. Leak Slaughter and Coach Richard Nauta. Missing from photo Is Moists Schreiner. said. " Hillsdale has great pitching and Battle Creek Lakeview always fields a solid team. "We have more people starting than I had anticipated," he said. "Well see what we can do with them." Tbe Hastings boys* lenris team graduated seven players last season and coach Tom Freridge said that will cost the team this JHL The No. 1 singles player from last season. Shane Horan, has moved on to St. Leo's College in Florida, where he's currently tbe No. 2 singles player. Moving up this year to tbe No. 1 slot is Mike Storms, who Freridge said has practiced a lot this past winter and improved enough to take the top position. Tbe number two through four singles has yet to be decided because of weather, but the five kids looking to fill the slots. Damian de Goa. Jason Kaiser, Clay Edger, Jim Robbe and Matt Cassell, are said to be working hard at proving their abilities. "They will be lhe strength of tti* team." said Freridge. "If we do well, it s because of our middle singles." Tbe two who don’t make it in the singles slots will make up the first doubles team for the Saxon netters. Tbe team of Casey King and Ryan McAJvey are slated for No. 2 doubles. Jason Beeler and Mike Krueger make up No. 3 doubles and Jim Borton and exchange student from the Czech Republic. Ivo Vojtek. will take on the No. 4 doubles position for tournaments and as exhibition during duals. Last year the Saxon tennis team finished 6-1 in the Twin Valley and finished fourth in the regional championships. "Sturgis is strong again this year." Freridge said, "and Battle Creek Lakeview will field a good team. But we have some very bright kids on the court and we should finish at least third in the league." Patronize these... Farmers Feed Finch’s Auto Alignment Hodges Barry County Lumber "SPORTS-MINDED” 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings 1002 Keller Rd., Delton 122 W. State Street Hastings 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings Phone 945-9926 FULL-SERVICE GARAGE Phone 945-2963 Phone 945-3431 Delton Pole Building Shutterbug Photo Music Center 10036 M-43, Delton Phone 623-3300 130 E. -tate Street Hastings TV 4 VCR Sales 4 Service 130 W. State St., Hastings Full Lina ol Building Mttorials 948-8950 Phone 9454284 BUSINESSES! Bosley Pharmacy South Jefferson St. Hastings WBCH 100.1 FM Phone 945-3429 Phone 623-8814 C & H Service Stack Insurance Stefano’s Pizza Village Hair Design Wren Funeral Home 102 South Grove Delton 128 W. MUI Street Hastings 1600 South Hanover Hastings 339 S. Grove Street Delton Comer of Woodlawn & Broadway Hastings Phone 623-5280 Phone 945-9568 Phone 945-4305 Phone 623-8000 Phone 945-2471 West State at Broadway and our Gun Lake Office Member FDIC Blankenstein Pontiac • Olds • GMC Hastings Manufacturing Co. 328 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings Phone 948-3000 Girrbach Funeral Home 328 S. Broadway Hastings Phone 945-3252 National Bank of Hastings Beverly's Hair Company Gavin Chevrolet Buick • Geo • Pontiac 325 N. Hanover, Hastings 11237 S. Wall Lake Road Delton On M-37 N. of Middleville Phone 945-2491 Phone 623-3779 Phone 795-3318 Plumb’s Value Rite White’s Photography MacLeod Chiropractic State Farm Insurance 902 W. State Street Hastings 131 W. State Street Hastings 128 W. Center Street Hastings Ruth Hughes — Hastings 825 South Hanover Phone 945-4921 Phone 945-3967 Phone 948-3170 Phone 948-8488 �Another KVA championship for Delton girls track team? The Delton girls’ track team graduated only three from its 1993 Kalamazix) Valley Associatexi Championship track team. And everybody else has relumed and brought with them 12 freshman eager to be part of lhe winning team. Jim Gibson, who's been coaching girls’ track al Delton for the past 10 years, said the six freshmen from last season who accounted for more than 600 of lhe team's points have relumed as sophomores and the upperclassmen are providing the leadership and drive for the team. In 1993. lhe lady Panthers finished 7-0 in the KVA and tied for second at lhe Class B regional track and field meet. Rachel Harnden and Brandi Knauss both return as seniors. Hamden is a four-ycar spnnt specialist and Knauss was the KVA champion at the discus. They are great leaders for lhe team." said Gibson, "they give us the leadership this team needs this season.” Two of lhe juniors this season. Amy Cook, a state qualifier in the 100-metcr hurdles and Sarah Doele, a specialist in lhe sprint relays and the 200-mcter also are listed by Gibson as having leadership potential. "Cook is one of the best all-around athletes I've seen." the coach said, "and Doele is a dedicated hard worker." Cook was selected as an all-county Best from the Bench" player in volleyhall and will be trying out at the 1600-meter nin this season. Two of the many sophomores Gibson is so proud of are Katie Matteson, a shot putter and a sprinter, and Sam lumtinga. a regional champion in the 300 hurdles and anchor for the 800- and 1600-meter relays. "There are so many good athletes on this team. J know I’m not mentioning them all." he said. "I hate to sell them short because some who aren't doing so well now. may come out of the woodwork and surprise. "If we can remain healthy, we’re going to have a lol of girls qualify for state." Gibson predicted. "We have 26 of the hardest working girls here, who want to be league champs again and do some damage at the regional finals, loo." 1 le said he knew the girls were dedicated when, during spring break, nearly half of lhe team showed up for a volunteer practice. Members ot the Delton girts track team include, front row from left: Jessica Jordan. Rachel Hamden, Brandi Knauss, Stacy Hammond. Clarissa Hammond. Amanda Zacanelli and Sarah Kammaraad Second row: Coach Jim Gibson. Roberta Harris, Nicki Shene, Nicole Berge. Stacy Vandyke. Holly Stap. Amy "Thar was nearly everyone who wasn’t out of town.' Burke, Inga Wilms. Suzie Adrianson and Tnsha Kotrba Third row: Uz Kendal. Katie Matteson. Shanl Wertman, Amy Cook. Sarah Doele, Nichole Moss and Angie Lillibridge Missing from photo: Coach Carol Smith. Jani Bardo and Sam Lantinga "I like our chances because of our talent and leadership." he said. "I think if we slay healthy, we'll be a good challenge to Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw.- Distance runners, sprinters and field events looking good for Hastings girls Hastings girls' track and field coacb Pat Murphy enters her 24th year of coaching with a mix of new and veteran athletes out fix the track team. The mix isn't only in experience, but in event specialties as well. "We've got some distance runners and sprinters our for the team." Murphy said. "We also have some girls who’ll get us points in the shot and discus." Some of the girls returning from last season’s .500 team include Kari Cullen. Nichole Wood. Marie DeWitt and Jenni Blair anxxig others. Cullen will be out for the 300 hurdles. Wood for lhe 3200-meter run. DeWitt at 1600 and Blair at 800 meters. In lhe shtxier distances. Lori Maivillc is coming back al 400 meters ai-1 Amy Arends and Sarah McKinney al sprint distances. In the field events Brandi Lydy and Sherry Anger will be doing lhe honors with the shot and the discus. Katie Brandl al the high jump and Maivillc al tbe long jump. A couple of lhe new faces out for the learn have gotten Murphy's attention. "Kerry Shrocdcr at distances, Andrea Dreyer in the hurdles and the long jump, and Emily Dipert in the sprints and high jump have looked gtxxl this season." Murphy said Sturgis is returning a lot of lettermen and Hillsdale has fielded a good team, but that isn't bothering the Hastings squad. "They have confidence Ln themselves.” Murphy said. They also have confidence in each other and are working well — supporting each other." She added that she's unsure where the l^dy Saxcxis will end up in tbe Twin valley when the season is over, because no one really knows what might happen from one meet to the next "anything could happen." Hastings girls golf Members o< the Hastings girts' got! team Include, front row from left: Nichole CooUn. Michele Lancaster. Laura Koons and Becky Anderson Second row: Angie Fn*i. Danyefl Thorton. SheUe Schantz. Tammy Obreiter and coach Ed von der Hcrt Mssing from photo is Kely Baltgrapb Because ot spring break no pre-season story was avialabio Members ol the Hastings girts track team indude, front row tram left: Nichole Wood. Mtssie Hammond. Marie DeWitt, Jenni Warren, Jenni Blair. Brandi Lydy. Shannon Barnes, Kari Cufiens. Elisa Soregaroii and Sherry Anger. Second row: Sarah McKinney, Katie Brandt. Andrea Cttdricks, Michelle VanderVoss, Lynette Smith. Charity Cruttenden, Andrea Wilbur. Sharyn Kauffman, Lisa Reynolds and Lori MaiviBe. Third row: Coach Katie Kowalczyk. Elena Mellen. Andrea Dreyer. Emily Diport. Jenni Hayes, Regina Shumway. Tara Hummel and Coach Kari Schwartz. Seventh year of girls1 soccer begins at Delton Members cl the Hastings tennis team induda. front row from left Damian de Goa. Jason Beeler. Clay Edger. Matt Cassel and Mke Kroeger Second row: Coach Tom Freridge. Jim Robbs, Jason Kaiser. Hyan McAlvey, Jim Borton. Ivo Vojtek and Casey King Missing from photo is Mike Storms. Arby’s 911 W. State Street Hastings Phone 948-9210 JCPenney, Inc. 116 East State St. Downtown Hastings In the soccer-rich league of the Kalamazoo Valley Association, the Delton team is a relative newcomer on the scene. Mattawan and Kalamazoo Hackett and Christian all have feeder programs that start kids early in junior high and elementary on the basics of soccer and the fine points of marking up. supporting the ball and hitting the goal away from lhe keeper. Each of lhe Dewey’s Car Palace Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge Trucks M-43, Delton Phone 623-6301 schools also have a junior varsity program. Not so for the Delton girls' team. Coached since its inception by Dan Anson, the l^dy Panthers continue to baffle the KVA by defeating teams, which because of their experience and depth, should wipe Dclkxi off the field. Anson said his team do so well — last year finishing behind Mattawan (11-1) and Hackett and Christian (8-4) with a KVA record of 6-6 — because his leant has lough, no-nonsense-type players who gel an "attitude' about the game early in March, which makes them want to fight hard to win the matches. Neil’s Advanced Commercial Printers Tom’s Market See SOCCER, page 12 133 E. State St., Hastings 241 E. State Road Hastings Phone 945*9105 Phone 945-5372 Welton’s Heating & Cooling NAPA Auto Parts Hair Port ICS Travel Brian’s Tire & Service SALES & SERVICE 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 122 North Jefferson. Hastings NEW: Owner & Management 327 West Apple Street Hastings 128 East Court Street Hastin> ' 235 South Jefferson Hastings Phone 945-5352 Phone 948-9696 Phone 945-3382 Phone 945-5110 Phone 945-9549 Lyons Septic Tank Service Phone 945-5379 Hastings Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge • Jeep • Eagle Thornapple Valley Community Credit Union Lyons Excavating 1455 West State St., Hastings Phone 948-8480 Phone 945*9383 Wilder’s Auto Service Thomapple Valley Equipment, Inc. 124 North Jefferson Street Hastings Phone 948-2192 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. 1952 N. Broadway Hastings Phone 945-9554 J&S Auto Sales Hastings Banner 202 East Woodlawn, Hastings 230 North Broadway Hastings 1952 N. Broadway Hastings Phone 948-8369 Phone 948-4077 Phone 945-9554 Cappon Oil Co. Hair Styles by Pat Ferrellgas 1690 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 1601 South Bedford Road Hastings 1215 North Broadway Hastings 1480 West Green Street Hastings Phone 945-9526 Phone 945-3354 Phone 948-8306 Phone 945-5233 Electric Motor Service Coleman Agency Hastings Bowl State Farm Insurance 1569 South Bedford Road Hastings 203 South Michigan Avenue Hastings 203 East Woodlawn Hastings Paul Peterson — Hasting* 329 West Mill Street Phone 945-5113 Phone 945-3412 Phone 945-3184 Phone 948-8001 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7,1994 anner [SPORTS, Lakewood wrestling results The Lakewood Wrestling Club hosted a freestyle tournament Mar. 26 with many area wrestlers taking home medals and ribbons. In group I: Ray Valdez (46 lbs.) third place; Nicole Harmer (49). second; Branden Terry (55) first; Tyley Beglin (55) second; Corey Thelen, (64) third; Micheal Vipond (hwt) first. In group II: Thomas Pelt (65A), first; Eric Brummelte (65B), first; Ryan Harmer (70). third; Mau Stowell (75), first; Matt Curtis Members ot the Delton varsity baseball team Include, standing, from toll: Tony Hooker. Macon Mauchmar, Jason Dudda. Marc Robinson, Mike Haas, Jason Hotra, Tom Monman and Brian Adams. Kneeing: Jason Thomas. Jell Bourdo, Brian Lewis. Travis NeSmlth. Todd Rode, Josh Miller. Antonio Rodarte and Greg Stoptier The team Is coached by No 18 Bruce Campbel and assisted by coach Barry Mitchell Panthers looking strong in KVA baseball A pair of all-conference returnere. an all­ stale second team football player, a third baseman with a 400 batting average and a catcher who baited .500 last season are the solid nucleus for a Delton varsity baseball team. Coach Bruce Campbell is quietly hoping the returning veterans, along with a few new players, will continue Delton’s climb out of the Kalamazoo Valley Association's basement Three seasons ago. Delton plugged around tbe bottom of tbe league, with pitchers being used as batting practice and fielders spending time chasing the long ball. Last season the Panthers finished one game out of third place with the team dominated by juniors in their first year as a varsity teammate. Now many of them have See BASEBALL, page 13 SOCCER cont. from page 11 adding that the gym magnifies the stress, noise and contact involved and toughens the players without turning them into a bullying mob. He said that the new people coming out for the team learn quickly that Anson expects commitment and total honesty. Anson talks about this season s team as if they were all sisters — they’ll fight and argue among themselves in practice, but come game time, it’s as if tbe neighborhood bully came along and knocked tbe youngest into the mud. They all pull together toward 203-565; 175-490; 181-476; 177-439; “ 165- 452; 177-469; 156-422; 166- 397; 147-340. Gardner Members of the Delton soccer squad includes, front row from left; Coach Dan Anson, Ke>y Loofboro. Kristi Handy, Keeper Jenni Stonebumer, Sara Matteson, and Brandi Boze Second row: Colleen Daniels. Marcie Payne, Shauna Bom, Marin Norton. Nikoi Hale md Angie Schiedel. a common goat” be said. They get tough and work well together.” Anson's team returns 16 of last season's 27 players. He lost two out of three of his All-KVA players to graduation. Returning this year will be Marin Norton. Anson has five freshmen out for lhe team this year, all of whom will see varsity level NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST A RELEASE OF FUNDS April 7, 1994 Barry County Board of Commissioners Barry County Courthouse 220 W. Stale Street Hastings. Ml 49056 play. Marcie Payne, Brandi Boze, Angie Schiedel. Stacy Standish and Bridget Baggs all have learned what being on the Panthers team is like, Anson said, and they've shown they can handle it Anson said all of bis team members deserve to be mentioned in a pre-season story, but didn't want risk missing someone. "All the girls play tough and work their heart out for this team." he said. Anson is fine tuning the girls for their 12gamc league schedule and specifically working on teaching them to better support the ball as it is dribbled down field, on marking up an opponent and being ready to "play" when on the field. Tbe first home game for the girls is Friday, April 15. versus Comstock Park TO ALL INTERESTED AGENCIES, GROUPS A PERSONS: On or about April 15. 1994 the above-named County will request the Slate of Michigan to release Federal funds Act of 1974 (P.L 93-383) for the following project A Michigan Community Development Block Grant Housing Program for the purpose of Home Rehabilitation In Barry County. Michigan for a CDBG project cost of $250,000 An Environmental Review Record respecting the aforementioned project has been made by the above nam ed county, which documents the environmental review of the project. This Environmental Review Record is on file at the above address and is available for public examina­ tion and copying, upon request. The County will undertake the project described above with Community Development Block Grant funds, under Title I of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 The County is certifying to the State of Michigan that the County and Judith A. Peterson, in her official capacity as Certifying OMdflt, consent to accept the jurisdiction of the Federal Courts If an action Is brought to enforce responsibilities in relation to environmental rev.ews. decision-making, and action, and that these responsibilities have teen satisfied. The legal effect of the certification is that upon Its approval, the County may use the Block Grant funds, and the State of Michig^i will have satisfied its responsibilities under tbe National En­ vironmental Policy Act of 1909. Tbe State of Michigwi will accept an objection to its approval of the release of funds and acceptance of the certification only if it Is one of the following bases; (a) that the certification was not in fact executed by the chief executive officer or other officer of applicant approved by the Stale of Michigan; or (b) applicant's environmental review record for the project in­ dictates omission ol a required decision, finding or step applicable to the project In the environmental review process. Objections must be prepared and submitted in accordance with the required procedure (24 CFR Part 58). and may be addressed to the State of Michigan. Depart ment of Commerce. Office of Federal Grants, P.O Box 30225, Lansing. Michigan 48909 Objections to the release of funds on bases other than those stated above will not be considered by the State of Michigan. No objection received after May 2,1994 will be considered by the State of Michigan. Orvm H Moore, Chairman Barry County Soard of Commissioners Tbe Maple Valley girl,' track anu field learn look finl out of 23 schools at the Spartan Relay, al Michigan Stale Univcristy April 1 with 54 point,. River Rouge wa, second with 52, followed by Hemlock with 45. Rctha Byrd garnered lhe only fir,I place in the event for the Lady Lions. She had a long jump of 16' 4" to take tbe gold. Second places went to tbe sprint relay medley team of Stephanie Bouwens. Robin Hale. Retha Byrd and Alicia Golovicb: lhe 1600-meter relay team ot Bouwens, Rachel Thompson. Byrd and Golovicb and lhe hur­ dle relay team of Alice Moore, Erin Hokansoo. Bouwens and Holly Taylor. Tayor also took a third place in the high jump, leaping Wednesday P.M. F.H. Parties 78-42; Maces' Ph 69Vi-50Vi; H & A Machine 63-57; Misfits 62 Vi-57 Vi; Varney's Stables 62-58; Valley Realty 59Vi-60Vi; Nashville Chiro 56-64; Hair Care Center 52-78; Lifestyles 52-68; Cornerstone Realty 45Vi-74Vi. There's not a tot of room in the gym and there is some rough stuff which happens in "If she does iell me. I'll put her on the bench until she's better, because I don't want my players playing in pain," he said. Tn not hurt one of these 16-ycar-old girls for the sake of winning a game." Maple Valley girls take first at Spartan Relays 4 feeL 11 inches. Lora Emery placed fourth in lhe shot pul with a distance of 35-5. The 800-meler relay team of Byrd, Bouwens. Nicole Ried and Sandy Kangas also came in fourth. Kathryn Murphy placed fifth in the 3200meter run with a time of 12:59.9 and tbe distance medley relay team of Golovicb. Moore. Thompson and Jasmine Harvath also look a fifth. Taylor was sixth in the 55-meter hurdles with a new indoor school record of 10.05. Also finishing sixth, was the 3200-meter relay team of Sessions. Harvath. Murphy and Thompson. f BOWLING SCORES Anson said the girls form a bond when their practice.', rather than being on a 65 by 120 meter field, force them to play on a basketball court in tbe gym. "I've been coaching for more than 15 yean, and one thing I teach all my kids is that expect honesty — if a kid’s hurt and doesn't tell me. I'll put her on the bench because she isn't playing up to expectations. (75) third; Ryan Terry (75). third; Milo I Jabenow (hwt). first. In group III: Aaron Stahl (70), first; Nathan Boucher (70). third; Luke Markell (75A). first; Jacob Schrock (95). second; Andy Eastridge (100). second; Gabe Warren (120), third; Cory Meyers (130). second; Chas. Hagar (150), first. In group IV: Eric Menold (105), first; Shawn Veitch (135), second; TJ. Koch (145). first. Summer Youth Tennis instructor The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a Head Tennis Instructor to teach youth in the YMCA summer tennis program. Interested parties must be 18 or older and have tennis experience as 1 competitors and as an instructor. Interested parties should apply at the YMCA Office, 234 E. State, Hastings. Please no phone calls. • TAKING BIDS • 1991 Ford Tempo E. Mesecar 179-512: K. Sutfin B. Shultz 175-484; S Pennington B. Hathaway 188-467; L. Johnson C Sheiienterger 188-423; B Miner N. Varney 164-447; L. Yoder J. Doster 162-439; P Castleberry S. Menncll 156-387; S. Everett S. Brimmer 190-389; B. Hesterly B Smith 178; O. Gillons 157; J. 136; G. Otis 445 Thursday A.M. Mancino’s 73-43; Slow Pokes 7IU-44W; Question Marks 71-45; Weltons 65-51; Something Simple 64-52; Algonquin Farm 62-54; Valley Realty 59W-56W; Hummers 58fc-57W; Bosleys 58^-57W; Varneys 55-61; Leftovers 47-69. Good Games and Series — F. Ruthniff 189-542; B. Tracy 208-499; K Thomason 206-495; M. Atkinson 194-492; M. Kwasniewski 175-492; J. Lewis 176-466; 1. Ruthruff 173-464; S. Beck 178-448; M. Dull 168-428; N. Hummel 159-423; S. Dryer 144-4)0; B. Norris 145-403; L. Johnson 151-402; B. Sexton 150-398; L. Allen 168-395; I Seeber 123-356; N. Moucoulis 137-351; P Hamilton 142; P Godbey 142; T. Joppic 136; G. Scobey 134; B. Moore 134; R. Kuempel 134. Bowiercttes Dorothy’s Hairstyling 62-54; Hecker’s Ins. 6IVi-54Vi; Kent Oil 60-56; Bennett Ind. 57Vi-58Vi; Carlton Ctr. Exc. 54-62; D.J. Electric 53-63. Good Games and Series — S. Pennington 176-478; L. Elliston 212-600; L. Courtney 174-488; J. Gardner 167-390; H. Coenen 180-477; J. McMillen 195-500. Good Games — E. Vanasse 174; K. Fowler 146; B. Schultz 142; S Drake 156; E. Dunham 169; G. Potter 150; B. Hanford 154; M. Garber 164; T. Christopher 176; E. Ulrich 159 945-9535 Evans 214-565; L Bimum 202-565; B Moody 205-562 D. Sayder 190-561. S. Cross 174-416; B Roberts 168-407; M. Bowman 179-404; M. Evans 143-372; R. Haight 197; C. Drayton 164; B. Woody 161; T. Huey 156; M. Olsen 151. Mem High Series and Games — J. Bar­ num 278-670; K. Lambeth 245-637; D. Barnes 266-627; R. Swift 255-590; C. Keeler 201-588; A. Aspmall 201-581; R. Little 233-553; C. VanHouten 199-560; R Snyder Ill 193-533; R. Snyder 11 172-483; J. Smith 181-484; S. Evans 155-372; D Stonebow 224; B Hodes 219; S Sanborn 202; B. Allen 198; G. Snyder 188; R. Bowman 185; J. Woody 188; D. McClurkin 159; B. Drayton 169. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 75Mi-44Vi; Unique Washtub Trio 69W-50Vi; Sabre Manufactur­ ing 67 Vi-52 Vi; Miller Real Estate 66 Vi-53 Vi; TM Lassies 65%-54Vi; Deweys Auto Body 6IVi-58Vi; Hastings Bowl 56Vi-63Vi; Michelob 56-64; Jo's Bookkeeping 52Vi-67Vi; Outward Appearance 52Vi-67Vi; Gintechs 48Vi-7IVi; Rowdie Giris 48-72. Good Games a^d Series — M. Snyder 175-503; S VanDenburg 211-567; A. Allen 197-494; H. Service 179-489; D. Larsen 179-466; C Beckwith 176-491; R Shapley 182-477; D. Keeler 196-459; S. Lancaster 188-468; S. McKee 183-514 Good Games — R. Owens 183; M. Snowden 152; L. Potter 162; R. Davenport 145; F. Schneider 190; B Moore 168; S. Dryer 165; B. LaPrairic 136; D. Cheney 181; L. Friend 152; C Graham 178; A. Hall 178; P. Milcher 158; J. Mercer 162; J. Donnini 162; J. McMillon 186 9^9^ Summer Swimming instructors The YMCA of Barry County is seeking Instruc­ tors to teach youth in the YMCA's backyard learn to swim program. Instructors must have current American Red Cross WSI and Lifesaving certifica­ tions. Interested parties should apply al the YMCA Office, 234 E. State, Hastings. Please no phone calls. CONTACT JANE Hastings City Bank .>unoay rvigni Mixed B.S.erx 74-46, Really Rotten, 72 W-4716; Hooter Crew 72-44. Dynamites 69-51; Fear­ tome 4 69-51; Diehard, 66-54; Mafia 6456; Leftover, 63-57; Wanderer, 62-54; Awesome 4 62-58; H & L 60U-59K; Lucky Strikes 5914-60)6; Friend, 563-63H; Load Hop 56-64; Alley Cat, 53A-66W; Not the Rude One, 5H4-68H; Holey Rollers 50-70 Young Babysitters Program — NOTICE — Date; Time: Place: To Members of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company, Hastings, Michigan Notice is hereby given that the Annual Meeting of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company will be held at the Home Office. 404 East Woodlawn Avenue, Hastings, Michigan, on Wednesday, April 13, 1994 beginning at 9:00 a.m. DUANE L. O'CONNOR, Secretary Pennock Hospital Is ottering a Young Babysit­ ters class for students in the sixth grade or higher Topics will Include basic child care, sitter respon­ sibilities. fire safety. CPR. first aid and activities that are fun and help children develop skills Certificates of achievement will be given upon completion of the class. Class size Is limited. Pre-reglstration required by calling 948-3125. Saturday, April 16. 1994 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 Noon Pennock Hospital. Physicians Center Conference Center (Lower Level) Program Fee: $5.00 Tunday Mixed Pin Seekers 44-16; Woodmansee Construc­ tion 40-20; Macino'i 35-25; NKOTB 33-27; Dads Post 241 32-28; Neil', Printing 32-28; Mason/Davis Line 28-32; Thomapple Valley Equipment 28-32; Middle Lakers 27-33; Trig­ ger Figuers 26-34; 3 J's 25-35; Lil Demons 25-35; Blue Light Special 24-36; Consumers Concrete 21-39. Mem High Games & Series R. Fay 185; B. Johnson 197; R. Goodnoe 179; L Tracy 194-506; N. Sinclair 177; M. Davis 225; G. Hause 209-558; P. Snore 181; T. Neymeiyer 207-548; R.Wibon 185; P. Scobey 223-651. Women, High Games & Series S. Hill 160; H. Winder 143; D. Slovitaki 164; R. Cole 191; S. Neymeiyer 202-489; F. Ruthruff 202-521; S. Bowman 169-449; B. Wilkins 554; D. Sinclair 183; B. Allerding 164. YMCA Adult Floor Hockey Results Hacker, Renegade, Avengers Deu royers W-L-T .5-0-0 4-2-0 2-3-0 1-3-1 Red Rookies................ Hastings Sav & Loan. Results Avengers 9. Destroyers 6; Renegades 14 Viatec 2; Hackers 17. Red Rookies. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 7, 1994 — Page 13 Delton boys1 track team looking 'decent1 again for 1994 Tbe Delton boyi' track team lost some big point getters to graduation last year, but 22ycar veteran track coach Fred Pesscll said this year's team has some new kids who are looking "pretty good" so far. Gone from tbe team are the state champion in tbe discus. Rollie Ferris; top pole vaulter Brian Smith; high and intermediate hurdler Ikxig Tigchciaar, who was also the conference high jump champ; and Jay Anncn and Jeff Taylor, both middle distance runners. Pesscll said that group of track and field athletes were able to produce the points needed to help Delton to a perfect 7-0 dual meet record in the Kalamazoo Valley Association But be said be feels tbe running and field specialists coming back also can produce points needed to challenge Paw Paw. which has been seen as the team to beat this year in the Kalamazoo Valley Association because of tbe overall strength on the team. Some of the names Pesscll mentions as being key to Delton’s season include Don Ash in the 100- and 200-meter dashes, Zac Moline in the sprints. Kyle Erb in the high and intermediate hurdles and Ben Skinner in the high jump. Pesscll said his distance runners also look solid for picking up points for the team Josh and Jamy Smith and Clay Laudcn three of Delton's cross-country runners who made the AH-Barry County team last season, "arc looking pretty good this season," and Antonio Liccaga is strong al 3200 meters James Sibberson. a sophomore who was fourth in the reg tonal s in the shot put. is back and is from the all-county football team. Link Pape is looking to score points where Ferris excelled. Delton's second best vaulter from last season is back. Pesscll said Ben Haneckow has improved and will be a contender m the event. All-county football selectee and all­ county basketball second team member Gary Fisher said he feels confident he'll do well in the 800-meter run and Pesscll said he looks promising at both the 400 and 800. "Nate Kendal is another one who's looking strong in the middle distances this year," the coach said He said Chad Lenz will help at 400 rater* and sprinter Ryan Dawe is looking good in practice. "Were looking good overall, but were hurting in some places." the coach said, But I think we have fair strength in most areas and we have decent returners at the sprints and distances." 1994 Business and Industry Progress issue 8,000 copies published as an insert to the Hastings Banner May 19,1994 for Michigan week Dedicated to business in Barry County As an advertiser in this special issue, tell what part you and your business have, and will continue to play in creating and maintaining the quality of life that has given Barry County the reputation as a “Great Place to Live & Work”. Members of the Delton boys track team include, front row from left: Ben Haneckow, Ben Skinner. Jamy Smith, Nate Kendal, Kyle Erb. Phi Carson. Rytee Doele. Antonio Uceaga and Cory Knlss. Second row: Kk^oii Jacobs. Zac Moline, Ryan Dawe. Don Ash. Greg Thomas. Casey Vanderpioeg. Justin Newington. Troy McCarty. Chuck Cook and Khrts Matson. Thi.d row: Coach BASEBALL. ..cont. from previous page returned, including most of the infield and Campbell is almost ready to acknowledge be has a great, rather than just a good, baseball team. Back at short stop will be All-KVA Greg Stopbcr and tri-capuin Jason Thomas will cover tbe second bag. Senior Mike Haas, who had a .400 average las: year al the plate is assigned third and Tony Hooker, "one of tNe best first basemen I’ve coached.” gets the call for first. This Sword Says Were Your American Cancer Society Fred Passed, Clint Pape, Josh Smith. Josh Smith, James Sibberson, Vaska Managadze, Rex Rugg, James Rutherford, Joel Pero. Joe Daniels. Matt Moe arid Ben Annen Back row: Coach Harrington. Clayton louden, Travis Williams. Marty Blanchard, Jason Morse. Gary Fisher, Link Pape. Josh Buckhannon. Travis Ferris ano Josh Goebel. A1FKVA Honorable Mention tri-captain Brian Adams will be in left Geld. Another returning face include the third tri-captain Travis NeSmith. who batted .500 at tbe plate and gets lhe call for catching duties. On tap for the mound is junior Antonio Roderte. who also will play in center field because of his speed; Thomas will i** the mound and try to use some of tbe skills he used to get honored as an All-slate second team and All-county first team running back in trying read what the opponent is thinking; Msrc Robinson is tbe third burler in the line up of Delton pitchers with Hooker also getting time up front. Campbell said Robinson is looking good this season and is expecting some good wins out of his arm. Macon Mauchmar is in the outfield because of hts speed and arm and reluming letterman Jeff Bourdo will also visit the deep green. "We re looking good this year." Campbell said, "and we're stong in all the fielding positions. If there was anything I was to be worried about it would be our pitching. "A lot of our wins are going to hinge on how well the pitching staff docs." GETYOUR COPIES Hastings Banner at any of these area locations. Even though there are many cancer organiza­ tions. there is only one American Cancer Society Follow the sword in the battle against cancer. For more information call 1-8OO-ACS-2545 AMERICAN >CANCER SOCIETY TWfRf’S NOTH IMG ■IGMTH R THAN TWf SWORD In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Feipausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store United Gas Station (W. 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April 7, 1994 Man accused in student's traffic death stands mute Not guilty pleas were entered on Jacob B Dean's behalf He is charged with one count of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly anally penetrating a mentally incapable male. The count is also charged as a second offense, which requires that Dean receive no less than five years in prison on lhe charge, if convicted. Dean also faces a count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $500 fine, or both, for allegedly having sexual contact with the victim. Dean also is charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum possible sentences on the other charges by one-and-one-half times. An Apnl 28 pre-trial was scheduled * A 28-ycar-old Freeport woman stood mute to a charge that she delivered LSD in November A not guilty plea was entered on Rhonda K. Slusser's behalf. Slusser is charged with delivering LSD. a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both An Apnl 28 pre-tnal was scheduled • Two separate trials for a 32-year-old Hastings man accused of delivering drugs last year were scheduled for May 16 May 5 final pre-trials also were set for William J. Chrysler The court will decide which case to proceed with when the trial time comes. In one case. Chrysler is charged with delivering marijuana, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of conspiring to deliver marijuana, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of four years in pnson or a $12,000 fine, or both. Chrysler is charged in the other case with delivering methamphetamine, a charge punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $3,000 fine, or both. He stood mute to the charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. A 28-year-old Middleville man charged with killing a 17-year-old Caledonia student in an October traffic crash stood mute Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to the charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on Timothy A. Tape's bchall. Tape is accused of killing Vito Lombardo Jr., who was a senior at Caledonia High School, in an auto accident in Thornapplc Township Oct. 23. Tape is charged with committing manslaughter with a motor vehicle, a charge that is puni»habie by up to 15 years in prison or a $7,500 One. or both. He also faces a charge of causing Lombardo's death while driving drunk, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 15 years or a $2,500 to $10,000 fine, or both Tape's license also would be revoked ifhc is convicted. He is also charged with failing to stop al a serious personal injury accident, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both An April 28 pre-trial is scheduled. Lombardo was driving south on M-37 near Fmkbeiner Road when he was hit headon by a northbound truck driven by Tape, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. They said lhe truck crossed the center line to hit Ixwnhardo. 1 .ombardo was trapped in the car, but was extricated and taken by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, deputies said. He died from his injuries the next day. Ixxnbardo's passenger. Tellis Brown. 17. of 6225 Wing Ave.. Kentwood, was not hurt, deputies said. In other recent court business: • A 42-year-old Plainwell man pleaded not guilty to charges he assaulted a woman with a handgun tn September. Ronnie L. Hall is charged with assaulting the woman with tbe pistol, but without intending to murder her or cause her great bodily harm, a felony punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also faces one count of possessing a firearm during tbe commission of a felony and a charge of recklessly using a firearm. Tbe felony firearm charge carries a sentence of two years in prison which must be served consecutive to and before any ocher sentence on a felony charge. Recklessly using a firearm Is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. A pre-trial was scheduled for April 28. • A 30-year-old Delton man stood mute to charges that be committed criminal scxu«j conduct and is a habitual offender. • A May 9 trial was scheduled for a 29ycar-oid Middleville man accused of fleeing the slate in 1990 after his arrest on drug charges. An April 7 motion hearing and an April 28 final pre-trial were also set for Barney Van Adgate. Adgate faces a charge of absconding while on bond for a felony, a charge punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 >1 anted WANTED TO BUY: Old Oriental rugs. Navajo tapestry. Any size, any condition. 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The original dmg charges against Adgate also are pending. They include one count of possessing marijuana with intent to deliver it and a count of possessing psilocybin with intent io deliver it. The manjuana charge carnes a maximum sentence of eight years tn prison or a $4,000 fine, or both. The other charge carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both Adgate originally was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers in 1990 when they said they discovered narcotics in his vehicle. He was charged with possessing narcotics, but left the state after being arraigned and posting bond in 56th District Court. Adgate recently was found living in Lexington. Ky.. operating an auto repair shop, police said. Lexington police arrested Adgate in February and he was extradited back to Hastings and arrested by troopers. • A 28-year-old Middleville man accused of driving drunk in November pleaded guilty to tbe charge. David Rackow pleaded guilty to drunk driving, third offense, as pan of a plea agreement with lhe Barry County Prosecutor's Office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Rackow drove with a suspended license, second offense. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend at Rackow's sentencing that he receive no more than one year in jail. Drunk driving, third offense u pmashzhlc by one to five years in prison, or a fine of $500 to $5,000, or both. Driving with a suspended license, second offense, carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail, or a $1,000 fine, or both. Rackow told lhe court dunng his pica that he drank several beers a bar in Caledonia. On his way home, he was pulled over for a load exhaust, be said. COURT NEWS: habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on the break-in charge to life in prison. Lake also is charged with getting a witness to commit perjury by testifying during a preliminary exam in 56th District Court that he did not break into the home. Tbe perjury charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. I^ake previously stood mute to the charges and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf He is scheduled to go to trial on tbe charges in May Z • A 23-year-old Muir man accused of breaking into and stealing a car in August pleaded guilty to taking the car. Marvin D. Baird II pleaded guilty to unlawfully driving away lhe car. which is punishable by up to five years in prison, as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed io drop a charge that Baird broke into the car to steal property worth more than $5. which is punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $1,000 fine, and a charge that Baird was in possession of a stolen radar detector worth less than $100. That charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up 90 days in jail or $100 fine, or both. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend during sentencing that Baird receive no more than one year in jail on the car theft charge. • A 27-year-old Nashville man stood mute to charges drunk driving and resisting a police officer in February. Not guilty picas were entered on Brian D. Kienutske's behalf. He is charged with drunk driving, a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail or a $100 to $500 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of resisting an officer, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. In addition, he is accused of being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise tbe maximum sentences possible by one-and-a-half times. POLICE BEAT: Two cars burglarized last week He said he had a .16 percent blood alcohol level. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Sentencing was scheduled for April 21. • A 26-ytar-old Pontiac man accused of drunk driving in July, as well as driving with a suspended license and being a habitual offender, pleaded guilty to lhe drunk driving charge. Robert E. Schmidt pleaded guilty to drunk driving, second offense, as part of a pica agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop tbe other charges pending against Schmidt. He was facing charges of driving with a suspended license, second offense, and being a habitual offender, third offense. The drunk driving charge is a misdemeanor punishable by 48 hours to one year in jail or a $200 to $ 1.000 fine, or both. Driving with a suspended license, second offense, is a misdemeanor with a maximum sentence of a year in jail or a $ 1.000 fine, or HASTINGS — Hastings C'ty Police report two cars were broken into last week. A $ 100 radar detector was stolen from a car parked near Hastings Manufacturing on East Thom Street near Hanover Street, officers said. Tbe victim told police he parked the car at II p.m. Wednesday. March 30. When he returned at 7 a.m_ the next day. the radar detector, which he had put under the seat, was gone, he said. The car had been left unlocked, he said A $150 stereo was taken earlier that Wednesday evening from a car parked at the Elks Lodge on East Woodlawn, police said. The victim told officers she locked the car when she parked it al 5:30 p.m. When she returned at 10:30 p.m., she found lhe driver's side window was open a few inches, and lhe radio was missing. Officers said the window was pried down by the burglars who then unlocked the car. Three compact discs worth $50 also were reported missing from lhe car. both. The habitual offender charge would have doubled the maximum sentence possible on either of the other two charges. Schmidt told lhe court during his pica that he had been drinking at his ex-girlfriend's house in Dowling. They started to fight, he said, and he left the house. He was later pulled over by police. Schmidt said he had a blood alcohol level of .26 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Sentencing was set for April 14. • A 26-year-old Hastings man convicted of breaking into the Thomapple Valley Credit Union last summer was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years of probation. David A. Long was also ordered to pay $2,367.80 in restitution and $2500 in court costs. While sentencing Long. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster criticized the courts who had Long before car. Pierce was reported injured, but be refused treatment. Sherwood and his two passengers, Unda G. Sherwood. 30. and Isaac H. Sherwood. 3. all were hurt in the crash. They were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where they were them in the past. Long had been in district court eight times, Shuster said, but the sentencing court did not give Long any jail time to speak of. If be had been given some substantial jail time, Shuster said. Long might not have gotten into any more trouble Long told the court be had made some bad decisions and was prepared to do whatever was necessary to fix them. Long pleaded guilty in March to a charge of entering, without breaking into, the credit union. His plea was made as pan of a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor's office. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of breaking and entering and a charge of inducing a 15-year-old boy to attempt breaking into the credit union • Shuster granted a motion by the prosecutor to try a 27-year-old Plainwell man on a charge of perjury at the same time be is being tried on a breaking and entering charge. Prosecutor Crowley told the court he wanted to try Gary L. Lake simultaneously on the two charges because lhe perjury charge arose from the break-in case. lake's attorney. David Dimmers, argued against trying Lake on both charges in the same trial, saying the two incidents happened at different limes and places. He said that trying Lake on both charges at the same time would be prejudicial and he asked the court to hold separate trials on the two charges. Shuster said the two charges were related and he did not see how trying Lake on them at the same time would create an "unfair circumstance" l^ke faces one count of breaking into a building with the intent to commit larceny, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and he is charged with being a Car-van crash injures four CASTLETON TWP. — Four people were hurt In a car-van crash Wednesday. March 30. at the intersection of M-66 and Slate Road, troopers at lhe Michigan State Police post in Hastings said. Michael W. Pierce. 35. cf Seymour, Tenn., reportedly was driving west on State Road at about 8 im. when be ran a stop sign at the intersection, troopers said. They said Bradford H. Sherwood. 34. of Ionia, was southbound on M-66 and could not avoid hitting Pierce s treated and released. Pierce was ticketed for disobeying the stop sign, troopers said. Dealership's vehicles vandalized HASTINGS — Nearly $3,000 in damage was done last weekend to eight vehicles parked at lhe Blankenstein Pontiac. Oldsmobile. GMC dealership on North Michigan Avenue. Hastings City Police report. Officers said lhe incident occurred between 5 p.m. Saturday, March 26. and 11:45 a.m. lhe next day. All lhe vehicles, which included a pickup truck, a van. a Sunbird and five Oldsmobiles, were scratched with a sharp object that removed the paint down to the bare metal, police said. Woman confronts burglar HOPE TWP. — An Eddy Road resident confronted a late-night burglar in her home March 24. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The woman told deputies she fell asleep on a recliner in her living room. When she awoke later, around 11:30 p.m., she saw someone in her kitchen, she said. She said she ran to her bedroom to get her revolver, then went to lhe kitchen and threatened lhe burglar, who left lhe home The woman said she saw a black, older pickup pull out of her driveway and speed away. Deputies said the burglar got into the home through a garage door He is described as a white man in his 20s. He was wearing a dark jacket and clothes, tbe woman said. Local woman held in drunk driving HASTINGS — Hastings City Police officers report they arrested a 31-year-old Hastings woman Sunday evening on a charge of drunk driving, second offense. Officers said they encountered the woman driving east on West State Road near Congress Street at about 7:20 p.m. They followed her on State Road and sau licr turn n«th on North Broadway, causing anotb.tr northbound vehicle to stop, they said. She also accelerated to 60 miles per hour in a 40 mj h zone, they said. The woman stopped at a gas station on Broadway, where police talked to her Officers said she smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech She reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .22 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. She was also ticketed for having open intoxicants in her car. Teens caught in church break-in try IRVING TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they arrested two Hastings teenagers Wednesday. March 30. who allegedly were trying to break into the Cornerstone Wesleyan church on Wood School Road. Deputies said they received a call at about 4:30 p.m. that someone was trying to break into lhe church. When they arrived at lhe church, they found lhe two boys, who are both 14. at lhe back of lhe church. They said. One of the boys reportedly was jumping up and kicking lhe rear door. Deputies took the two boys into custody and turned then over to their families. The matter has been turned over to the prosecutor’s office and lhe probate court. Stereo equipment stolen from car JOHNSTOWN TWP — Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report nearly $600 in stereo equipment was stolen in March from a car parked at a home on Uldricks Drive. Troopers said lhe equipment was taken between 10:30 p.m. Maich 22 and 8:30 a.m. the next day Stolen was a $200 compact disc player, a $200 amp, speakers worth $180. three compact discs and five cassette tapes � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-04-14.pdf 5412f38ba4998c6bb28fe1268a3b42c5 PDF Text Text w:. Bed and breakfast closer to reality Ferency's nephew leads petition drive Fair admission policy to change See Page 3 See Page 5 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER C-3 s.Owrc’' ino i INGS THURSDAY. APRIL 14. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 6 For their eyes only: News Briefs Legal opinion on animal shelter a secret by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Il's a secret, at least for now. Barry County residents who had hoped to know the legal opinion on the recent County Animal Shelter investigation are being left in the dark. With a 7-1 vote Tuesday, poor to examin­ ing the legal opinion document, members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners determined that the legal opinion would be "for their eyes only." Because of the privileged and confidential nature of the documents, the legal opinion, prepared at a cost of $2,000 by the Grand DDA Board meets April 29 The Downtown Development Authori­ ty Board will meet at 4 p.m. Friday. April 29. at Councii Chambers in City ML DDA Board Chairman Larry Kornrtadt saxi Jeff Beebe and Deb and Harry Dorcy. who have two competing plans for the historic, bat condemned Hastings Hotel. will be on hand. A recommenda­ tion from the board to City Council on which plan to proceed with is expected. Beebe wants to turn the aging structure into a combination restaurant, office and apartment building. The Dorcys, owners of the Cinema theaters, want to raze the building and expand their business to in­ clude three screens. The meeting is open to the public. Seedling giveaway will be Saturday TV Krva**? Cfob and Barry Coufiy Lumber will join forced to hand out free tree seedlings to area residents Saturday, beginai#^ at 8 a m. in front of WBCH Radio in downtown Hastings. The giveaway, a part of the recogni­ tion of Arbor Day. will last until supplies are exhausted. One thousand white pine and 1.000 blue spruce seedlings, purchased from the Barry County Conservation Club, will be given away. Manon Bennett of Kiwanis said there will be no set limit on how many trees people can take, bin she urges them lb keep it to a reasonable number. Benny Goodman group to perform The Benny Gooilman Tribute Or­ chestra will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Thursday. April 21. at Central School Auditorium in Hastings. Students from the Hastings Middle School and High School jazz bands and •’Lea Jazz” will play before the concert, starting around 6 p.m.. said band direc­ tor Joseph LaJoye. The middle school group will play at 6 p.m.. the high school band at 6:30 and ixs Jazz at 7. The concert is being sponsored by the Band Boosters The Benny Goodman Tribute Or­ chestra has continued to play after its leader’s death. The group perforins mostly jazz and big band numbers. The orchestra is led by Everett Loegstreth. Goodman, known as 'The King of Swing." started his band in 1935. His orchestra has continues to play, even after his death in June 1986. Advance tickets are $7 each for students and senior citizens and $8 for adults. Tickets at the door on the night of the concert will be $10 each for everyone Tickets may be purchased in advance at the Music Center or at the high school or middle m.4<oo1 offices. Last travelogue will be Friday The last in the series of seven Hastings Kiwanis Club travelogues this season will be shown at 7 p.m. Friday at the Central School Auditorium The topic will be "The Mighty Mississippi.** narrated by Willis Butler. The film may be of particular interest because many of the areas Butler will show were hit last sum.ner by flooding. The movie will take the viewer from the river at its source in Lake ftaska. Minn.. down 2.340 miles to its mouth at the Gulf of Mexico. Tickets may be purchased at the door or from any Kiwaman. Harold Freeman will entertain at the organ before the film is shown and during intermission. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25’ Rapids law firm of Miller. Johnson. Sneii and Cummiskey, is not to be disclosed or discussed by commissioners with any other person other than the board's attixney. ac­ cording the County Board's resolution. Commissioner Mark Doster cast the lone dissenting vote. Doster questioned why commissioners "need to bind ourselves prior to receiving the report on whether we want the (attorney-client) privilege or don't want the privilege." Doster expressed annoyance that he didn't receive a copy of the resolution to keep the document confidential until 10 minutes be­ fore the meeting started while County Prose­ Doster won't seek 2nd term Assistant Editor For 31-year-old Commissioner Mark Doster, the youngest to ever serve on the Barry County Board, it's time to move on to "bigger and better things, either in the public sector or private sector." Dokter annouKeu 1 uesuay :na( te will not county post. "If do one were to run. it would go a write-in ballot." Doster said. He does not plan to resign from the County Board before his current term ends Dec. 31. Doster said that to resign would go against his promise to the citizens be repre­ sents. "I said I'd do it the best I could." His tenure on the board has "been more interesting than I expected It s quite varied. Il's never been boring. It's been a little too interesting at times." Last January, Doster expressed disap­ pointment when he didn't receive more committee assignments and board-related du­ ties, but he said this week that he doesn t think of that issue as "sour grapes " "If they had given me more to do and more responsibility. I might have felt differently about staying." he said. "I don't feel I'm being used to my full potential. "I don't have any regrets with any deci­ sions I've made." he said. Ironically, after Doster s name was on the ballot as a county commission candidate in 1992, he announced that he didn't want the position but voters elected him anyway. That's when Doster made his promise to rep­ resent the citizens to the best of his ability. During his term, he has served as chair­ man of the County Board s Health and Hu­ man Services Committee and has been in­ volved in the groundwork for developing a proposed human resources complex, housing about 30 agencies, on a central campus in I fastings to provide better and more efficient services to county residents. See SHELTER, continued page 2 5 incumbents won't seek re-election by Elaine GBbert seek re-election to the County Board. As a Republican. Doster is toying with the idea of running for state representative of the 87th District which coven the entire county and about half of Ionia County. He said he will make his decision between now and the May 10 filing deadline. Doster made an unsuccessful bid for state representative four years age when he ran as a Democrat. If he does decide to be a candi­ date in the state primary, be will pit himself against veteran Republican State Rep. Robert Bender, R-Middleville. who was Doster's opponent in his first bid for public office. If Doster decides not to run in the state representative race, be said he wiP take steps to further his law career. Serving as a county commissioner "is a part-time job, not something to base a career on," he said. Doster received a juris doctor degree from Cooley Law School in Lansing last year and several months later passed the Michigan State Bar Association examination. He was sworn in as an attorney last November by Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster. Doster was elected to the County Board in 1992 at the age of 29 to represent District 8. which includes all of Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township. He said he decided to announce his deci­ sion not to seek re-election now to allow ample time for interested citizens in those two townships to consider running for the cutor Dale Crowley had time to think about the matter for weeks since he received a copy of the opinion in early March. "The way to get a commissioner upset is to surprise him," Doster said. "We hate sur­ prises. I generally, out of hand, vote against anything that's a surprise. Why should I vote for this today?" he asked Crowley. Crowley said he recommended that the County Board adopt the resolution and noted that he had not been studying the document for six weeks as Doster implied. "I’ve been quite busy with other things Courts and Law Building will soon be "history" A new parking lot will soon be located on the site where the old deteriorating Courts and Law Building is being torn down. County employees vacated the building last month to move into a $2,775 million complex next door. Two women arrested in bad check scheme by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A tip from a Woodland gas station clerk Sunday helped State Police from the Hastings post capture two of three Detroit women who allegedly cashed counterfeit payroll checks in Hastings, Woodland and other area communities. The women were arrested shortly after one of them attempted to cash a check for about $450 at the Woodland Centre Shell station, troopers at the Hastings post said. One of the women had cashed another bad check at the same store two weeks before, on March 26. police said. The clerk on duly Sunday. Pam Smith, refused to cash the woman's check, however, because she had been warned to be on the lookout for other counterfeit payroll checks, troopers said. Smith told troopers that she also recognized the check amount as similar to other bad checks reported cashed in the area Police said that when Smith refused to cash the woman's check, the woman instead cashed a $2 lottery ticket and left the station in a car with two other women. As the women pulled out of the store Smith had a customer get the license plate number of the car, and then called 911 to report the incident, troopers said. Central Dispatch advised police in the area to watch for a car matching the description Smith gave, troopers said. Two State Police troopers from the Hastings post saw such a car heading south on M-43 and they pulled it over. The driver. Robin D. McCarroll, 22. was arrested because she did not have a driver s license with her. police said. She also had a misdemeanor warrant out for her arrest, troopers said. Troopers then had Smith and another clerk who had been on duty when a previous bad check was cashed, come to the traffic stop to identify the women involved in cashing the bad checks at the Woodland store. Smith recognized one of McCarroll's passengers, Victoria V. Swearingum. 35. as the woman who had just tried to cash the bad check. The other clerk identified the third woman. Evelyn Hardwick, 31, as the one who cashed the check at the store March 26. Troopers then arrested the two women. McCarroll was released on bond, and the other two women were lodged in the Barry Five incumbents in five area school districts will not seek another term in the June 13 an­ nual school elections, which will see only two races. The deadline for school board candidates to file wns 4pm Mondav Among those choosing not to sccx re­ election was Donald Williamson, who has completed five terms on the board at Thomappic Kellogg Wanda Hunt, another incum­ bent. who served one four-year term on the board, also will not run again. Likely to fill the two open seats will be newcomers David Smith and Kim Scilcck. who will be unopposed on the ballot In Hastings. Bob Casey has decided to step down alter serving one term. Casey had a longtime association with the Hastings Area Schools because he was a teacher. Larry Haywood has decided to seek a third, four-year term on the board. He will be joined by newcomers Thomas Groos and Michael Hubert in a three-way race for two positions. The only other school board race in the area on June 13 will be in Delton, where newcomers Elizabeth Matteson and Craig Hannar will vie for the right to succeed Paul Skinner, who is stepping down after one fouryear term. In Maple Valley. Ted Spoelstra, who also serves as Nashville Village President, has decided against another term on the school board. Incumbent John Krolik and newcomer Michael D. Hamilton will be the only can- See ELECTIONS, continued page 2 County Jail. Troopers said Hardwick has been charged with uttering and publishing, and Swearingum has been charged with attempted uttering and publishing Hastings City Police report they are also charging the two women with one count each of uttering and publishing for allegedly passing counterfeit checks at the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings on March 26. Hastings police said they have a third suspect in the case. too. Hardwick and Swearingum were arraigned on all the charges against them Monday and a $10,000 cash bond was set on each count, police said. Hastings police said there is also a warrant for Hardwick out of Eaton County for a bad check she allegedly cashed there. Gary Mattson, co-owner of the Woodland Centre store, said Smith should get "a lot of credit" for thinking quickly and helping police arrest the women "I'm pleased.... In following store procedures she did not jeopardize herself and she helped apprehend the criminals." he said. "We're very proud of her." Other police agencies are investigating whether the Detroit women might be the ones who cashed counterfeit checks in other communities, police said. More than SI00.000 in bad checks reportedly have been cashed at stores and banks from Kent County to the Flint area, including stores in Hastings. Woodland. Charlotte. Grand Ixdge and Eaton Rapids Though these women are believed to have See CHECKS, continued page 2 John Patrick Reid Sex charges against ex-ambulance head dismissed in court Charges of sexual misconduct against a former manager of the Delton Ambulance Sen ice have been dropped. The Calhoun County Prosecutor s Office last month reportedly dismissed three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against John Patrick "J.P." Reid, 27, of Battle Creek, in 10th District Court "for further investigation." The charges were dropped in March "without prejudice." which means they can be re-introduced against Reid later. John Patrick Reid became manager of the service in July 1991 and held that post until be left in August 1993 to study to become a mortician. �I Page 2 — ^The Hastings Baryier — Thursday. Apri' 14. 1994 Council helps bed and breakfast move closer to reality by David T. Young Editor Don and April Tubbs efforts to turn the century-old Adrounie House into a bed and breakfast cleared a big hurdle Monday night at the Hastings City Council meeting Council vexed unanimously to approve the concept of a compromise agreement with the couple on use of parking space, but details on pnee still need to be worked out. The couple approached the council last month and talked about their plans to turn the histone home adjacent to City Hall into a bed and breakfast operation However, they News Briefs: (CONTINUED) Algonquin Lake group will meet The Algonquin Lake Community AvMKiation (ALCAi invites all new and current residents to its general member­ ship meeting at 7 30 pm Thursday. April 21. at the ALCA Lake Lodge on Old Iroquois Trail A sewer presentation is on the agenda, a* well as the spring dinner on Saturday. April ¥). and other lake activities Parent Network meets April 14 The Hastings Area Parent Network will present a program Thursday. April 14. designed to help develop better com­ munications between parents and their middle school'high school-aged children "Tools For Communicating With Your Kids" will be conducted by social worker Susan Allred of Pine Rest Chris­ tian Mental Health Services The pro­ gram will begin at 7 30 p.m at the Episcopal Church Parish Hall on Center St . Hastings Library seeks input from survey The Hastings Public Library is asking patrons to till out a customer service survey during National Library Week April 17-23 Librarian Barbara Schondelmayer said the survey will take only about three minutes to fill out Quest ions will be about things such as how easy or hard it is tor patrons to find what they need, how helpful staff members are and what iXhcr services they'd like to see added All replies will be confidential The surveys arc available all next week at the library. 121 S Church St . in Hasting* Delton breakfast to aid Olympians A breakfast to benefit the Special Olympics program will he held from 8 to II am Sunday at the Delton VFW. Stoney point Road Henrietta, the Felpauvch mascot, will be on hand Cost is $3 for adults and $1 50 for children under 10. but addi­ tional donations arc welcome Proceeds will go to the Special Olym­ pic* at Central Michigan University in Mi Pleasant June 2. 3 and 4 Cost to sponsor one child is $45 Village Players auditions planned The Village Players ot Middleville will have try exits May 6 and 7 for their next production. "Lie. Cheat and Genuflect" at Lincoln Meadows on Lin­ coln Street in Middleville The three-act comedy, scheduled for June 16. 17 and 18 at the Thomapplc Kellogg High School auditorium, is abixit two bnxbers who try desperately to cut themselves in on their deceased grandfather's will Times for the auditions will be from 7 lo 9 p.m Friday. May 6. from 2 to 4 p m Saturday. May 7 The play will be directed by Beverly Veen Only members of the Village Players of Middleville can audition, but membership is open until after auditions The cost to join the group is $10 per person Historical Society to meet in Delton The Barry County Historical Society will have its next meeting al 7 3() p m Thursday April 21. al the Delton Mid­ dle School |ust i.ft M-43 The program will be presented by George Bud' Leonard, who will give The History of the Delton Brick Yard and Other Delton History " Hohis tor the event will be Clare and Nellie R is ha rd* All meetings events and programs of the Historical Society arc open to the public said they needed parking space and offered either to buy spaces or take a long-term lease on them The city did mx want to commit to a long­ term lease, so the couple and the Property Committee had to get to together and work out a compromise What was decided was that the couple would lease six parking spaces for five years, after which time the two sides could work out a sale During the lease period, the city still would be able to use the parking spaces until 5 p.m. each weekday. For the sale, the Tubbses offered to pay Cancer crusade is April 15 thru May 2 The American Cancer Society will conduct its annual door-to-door com­ munity crusade from April 15 through May 2 Money collected is used for such ser­ vices as research, education, a speaker's bureau, information on cancer preven­ tion and a v isitation program for women with breast cancer Society officials point out that great strides have been made In the 1930s the survival rate tor all types of cancer was only 20 percent Today the five-year sur­ vival rale is more than 50 percent Chairwoman of the drive in Barry County this year is Betty Purgie' of Hastings For more information, call 945-4107 for an appraisal of the property, but Coun­ cilwoman Miriam While said it's not good business fix the city to agree to a price five years before selling. So. price for the lease and for the future sale still will have to be worked out The couple also said thai the lease won t begin until they've got their bed and break­ fast up and running, which could take a year and a half to two years. "It seems fo be the best of both worlds." Property Committee Chairman Joe BIcam said of the compromise. Councilman David Jaspersc said. "It's a fantastic piece of work." Mayor Mary Lou Gray added. "My hat s off to Joe. It's a good compromise." The Adrounie House, which once was home to the Upjohn family, is owned by V. Harry Adrounie. who is selling it to the Tubbses. In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Voted to put up a $44,500 match to an application for a $445,000 community de­ velopment block grant from the stale for storm and sanitary sewer expansion at the E.W. Bliss plant. The expans.on is expected to create 40 jobs, according to L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Devel­ opment Commission. Total cost of the project would be about $1.67 million, with about $1,225 million coming from private investments. • Approved paying a match of just under $40,000 for submission of an application for a $157,175 grant for funding Phase II of a project to update and improve Tyden Park. 3 blood drive planned in area Three more blood drives have been scheduled in the next few weeks by the Barrv Cixintv chapter of the American I The iirst will be the regular communi­ ty drive al the Lcason Sharpe Hall. Presbyterian Church, from I to 7 p m Friday. April 22 Goal is 100 pints. The next one w ill be from 8 a.ffi. to 2 p m Monday. April 25. at Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville Goal is 60 pints The third is planned for 8 a.m. lo 2 p.m Wednesday. May 4. at Hastings High School Goal will be 100 pints. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't donated blood within the last 56 days of the dale of the drive is eligible lo contribute Syrup Festival is April 22-24 ' The 54th annual Maple Syrup Festival will be held in Vermontville from Fri­ day. April 22. to Sunday . April 24 The festival will open on a Friday night at 6.30 with a talent show on the downtown stage W'mners will appear the following day al noon and 3 p.m The annual parade, featuring Maple Syrup Queen A* ril McDiarmid and Alternate Queen Shannon Hickey, will start al 2 p.m Saturday. April 23. Also included in the festivities will be pancake dinners Friday, rides by Crown Amusements all three days, arts and crafts, a children's parade, the Com Cob Cloggers. ihc Glen Enn Bagpipe Band, the Dutch Dancers, a pedal tractor pull, bingo, and the Dealer's Choice hand on Saturday Contests on Sunday will include pan­ cake eating, wood chopping, arm wrestl­ ing and egg toss and arts and crafts will continue Maple Manor will be open throughout the weekend for syrup-making demonstrations Local syrup makers will be on hand throughout the weekend to sell their wares There will be a petting zoo and a trolley running from a camping area al the high school and Ponderosa cam­ pground For more information, call (517) 726-0016 Local churches will offer roast beef and chicken dinners all day Saturday and there will be other food boexhs Loon preservation group will meet The Michigan Loon Preservation Association, an affiliate of the Audubon Society. will meet from 9am to 4 p.m. Saturday. April 16. at McGuire's Resort in CadilltK Tom Williams, formerly of Hastings, now of Cadillac, said the loon can be found in Michigan as tar south as Barry County McGuire's is located one mile south of Cadillac on Mackinaw Trail For more information, call Williams a (616) 797-5809 or the association al (517) 886-9144 Wasepi Singers to visit Showcase The W asepi Bluegrass Gospel Singers from Centreville will be the featured group tonight al the Musicians Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings Also singing will be Bob and Donna Mallison and Teri Penncpacker The W asepi Singers have been perfor­ ming tor 19 year* and have appeared al the Hasting* Sununcrtest. Barry County Fair. Prairieville Old-Fashioned Farm Days and at local churches The show will begin at 6 U) tonight (Thursday. April 141 Sealing will be on a first-come, first-served basis SHELTER, continued... and I made that known to commissioners who happened to stop by and inquire that I would not have time to study this until I got back from vacation, la fact. 1 did not look at the opinioc of (investigating attorney Craig) Mutch until Sunday afternoon." Commissioners Sandy James and Lew Newman also voiced objections to receiving the resolution shortly before they were ex­ pected to vote on it. County Board Vice Chairman Robert Wenger said the resolution was not a sur­ prise. but an answer to the board's question on how to proceed with the animal shelter investigation information. "Il’s pretty straight forward." Commis­ sioner Gordon Fuhr said of the resolution. "I think it’s high time we continue on and see if we can clean this up and get it over with." Commissioner Ethel Boze said. "This has lingered now for a long, long time and we keep bickering back and forth and 1 think it’s time to get ^pwn to business and let's see what the papers say and get it ovef with," she said. Crowley said Commissioner Marjorie Radant was correct when she asked if the resolution "would prevent commissioners from showing copies of this opinion to the press and to other people" and to commit commissioners "to keeping this among our­ selves until we... have a chance to study it and discuss it with our attorney." "We've never had this situation before." Radant said. The resolution allows commissioners to have ample time to study the legal opinion by themselves, decide what questions the want to ask the attorneys and what they might want to follow up before making a decision. Crowley emphasized. Doster said he still didn't think the resolu­ tion was necessary because of its legally binding nature. He also asked what would happen if there were a violation (of confiden­ tiality). "Arc you going to prosecute people for a violation?" Doster asked. Iftiasc II. if funding is approved, will include a paved looped walkway, parking lot im­ provements. a new play area and a fishing/viewing deck overlooking the Thomap­ plc River Construction on Phase I is ex­ pected to begin in a couple of weeks, according to Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield • Adopted an ordinance that accommo­ dates changes in plans for the South Hanover Street project, formerly run by Alpha Properties and taken over recently by Heffcron Properties. The project, originally approved by the city in 1991. includes apartments, mobile homes, duplexes and offices One office complex already is operating. • Tabled a request from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to have its annual Sidewalk Days and Food Fest July 29 and 30 Ccxincil members said they did not kixiw if food vendors would be charged lo bring their wares for sale • Ixarncd from Fire Chief Roger Caris that his department has responded to 30 fires since April I. 24 of them grass fires. Caris said the department is not issuing burning permits and he reminds everyone that a statewide Department of Natural Resources ban on burning will be in effect from April 16 lo May 15 • Rejected in a 5-3 vexe a request from the West Michigan Soccer Camps Association to use Fish Hatchery Park for a one-week camp for high school kids July 18-22. Jaspersc said the reason he vexed "no" was that the camp is a profit-making venture that requires participants to pay The camps had "As a prosecutor. I've never committed be­ forehand lo say what would be done in the future on any particular given set of hypo­ thetical facts," Crowley responded. In response to a question by Doster. Crowley said that if the board turned down the resolution he would mx distribute copies of the legal opinion lo commissioners until he received further direction from the board. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said the resolution was not intended "to circum­ vent any responsibilities.... just help clarify, one. that this is the capacity we are receiving it and. two, it gives us the means to discuss with our attorneys to discuss whatever questions wc may have relative to this opinion." Moore said it is his understanding that at­ torney Craig A. Mulch and Prosecutor Crowley have recommended "that we receive this (legal opinion) in this fashion." Scaled envelope packets containing copies of the legal opinion by Mutch and attorney David M. Buday. a letter of transmittal from Mutch and a memorandum by the county prosecutor were distributed lo commissioners by Crowley immediately after the vote lo keep the documents confldcnUal. been approved in two previous summers • Referred to the Property Committee a request from the Barry County Animal Shelter to use nearby city jxoperty for about six to eight months while a new kennel is being built. • Decided to send Dennis Helsebos a letter telling him the city does not offer commer­ cial tax abatements Helsebos asked the city for a tax break on property he owns at 227 E. State St. which he would like to turn into a restaurant ano old-fashioned ice cream parlor • Granted permission to Glenn Ainslie. commander of the Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion, to conduct a Memorial Day parade al 10 a.m. Monday. May 30 The route, as usual, will he from Stale Street to Broadway, down old State R'iad to the cemetery. • Denied a request for sewer and water hookup at 1827 South Jefferson St. and re­ ferred the matter to Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield to seek an alternative solution. • Tabled a request from the Summerfest Committee to suspend certain park ordi­ nance regulations to accommodate the an­ nual Summcrfesi celebration in the last weekend of August The request was tabled because there was no one to represent the committee at the council meeting • Nixed that the annual spring cleanup will start on Monday. April 25. Mansfield said city crews will pick up yard debris only • Issued proclamations honoring National Library Week April 17-23. Law Day May 1 and the National Day of Prayer May 5. The initial investigation report of past an­ imal shelter operations was discussed at length in public at the County Board's Jan. 11 meeting. That report, which included more than 200 pages, contained allegations involving a personal relationship between two employees while they were on the job, possible theft of donated county property, pay for time not worked, abuse of power and disruptive activity. The allegations were made against some current and former"offi­ cers. employees and staff of the county." There was no aitempt in the report to de­ termine what true and what was false, some employees have complained. Since the initial report did not include le­ gal advice about the County Board's legal rights and obligations on the results of the investigation, commissioners hired the same law firm to render an opinion. The County Board's original resolution at the April 12 meeting included a statement that the board would meet in closed session (at some future time) with its attorneys (at additional cost) and the county prosecutor to discuss the written legal opinion on the an* imal shelter. However, after discussing the legalities of that language, Commissioner See SHELTER, cont. paee 10 CHECKS, continued from page 1 cashed the bad checks in the Barry County area, police said there is a group of people responsible for cashing similar counterfeit checks statewide. Police said they do not know if the cases are connected, though Because the problem is stale-wide, the Secret Service, a federal agency administered by the Treasury Department, reportedly will take over the investigations of police departments in Kent County. Eaton County and Flint. The Secret Service was to have taken over the Hastings Police Departments investigation into the checks cashed at Felpauscb. but the trio of women were captured before the service could step in, police said. The service will be doing the follow-up investigation in the case, though, officers said. The checks cashed in the Barry County area appear to be payroll checks from companies with names like Turner Products. Diamond Drilling and Universal Forest Products. Most of the checks have been made out for amounts around $450. The women who cashed the checks in Hastings used fake drivers' licenses and social security numbers and other people's names to identify themselves when they cashed the checks, police said. ELECTIONS, continued from page 1 didates for two open scats on the Maple Valley Board of Education Lakewood will have only one scat open on the school board, and that will be filled by in­ cumbent Curtis Johnson, who is seeking his second lerm unopposed More complete information abixit area school board candidates and races will be published in an edition of the Banner later this spring No one hurt in train-garbage truck crash WOODLAND TWP. — No one was reported injured when this train and a garbage truck from Jim's Pickup Service in Hastings collided Monday on Clark Road near the Brown Road intersection. The driver of the truck, Leslie J. Sweeney. 39. of 2409 Woodruff. Hastings, was southbound on Clark at 1:40 p.m. when he stopped at the train tracks and then continued on. troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings said. Sweeney told troopers he did not see the train coming until his front tires were on the tracks, but thought he had enough time to cross. The driver of the train. Michael F. Brown, 40. of Comstock Park, told troopers the train was moving at 40 mph when Sweeney's truck was spotted on the tracks. He said the truck did not appear to be moving The train's brakes were applied, Brown said, but the train still hit the truck Sweeney was ticketed for failing to yield, troopers said. Third victim dies after fatal crash by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A Hamilton man hurt in a fatal car-pickup truck accident on March 27 died of his injuries Tuesday, making him the third victim killed in the accident. Fredrick Steele. 42. had been listed in critical condition fix the past two weeks at Buttcrwixih Hospital in Grand Rapids. Steele s daughter. Jodi Steele. 15. also died from her injuries Monday. April 4. al Butterworth after remaining in critical condition for a week Tina Mane Lewis. 17. of Nashville, was pronounced dead at the scene March 27. according to tnxipers at the Michigan State Police posi in Hastings Troopers said the xcidcnt occurred at the corner of East State Road and Charlton Park Road. Lewis was driving a car north on Charlton Park Road at 6:10 p.m. when she ran a stop sign and drove into the path of Fredrick Steele's westbound pickup truck, troopers said. Fredrick and Jodi were flown by heli­ copter from the accident scene to Butterworth Hospital. Fredrick’s wife Christine. 38. and son Jeffrey. 13. also were injured in the crash. They were taken to Pennock I lospital, where they were treated and released. Christine later was admitted at Butterworth, though, reportedly for complications from the accident. She was released Sunday. No one involved tn the accident was wearing a seat belt, according to the police report �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14, 1994 — Page 3 Petition drive must have 270,000 signatures by July 8 James Ferency promotes uncle's 'proportional representation' idea by David T. Young Editor James Ferency is trying to carry out the wishes of his late uncle. Zolton. in leading a petition drive to change live way we elect our government representatives in Michigan. The younger Ferency appeared last week at the Barry County Democratic Party's First Friday forum to talk about the effort for proportional representation and a unicameral and part-time legislature. His uncle talked about that drive in his last First Friday speech, in February 1993. before died shortly afterward. James Ferency said about 270.000 signatures are needed by July 8 to get the plan on the November general election ballot. He said the going hasn't been as smooth as he would like because the proposal is complicated Essentially, the plan would amend 10 articles of the Michigan Constitution Its highlights art as follows: • Eliminate the Stale House and Senate and instead create 16 legislative districts with the same boundaries as the congressional districts • Give each candidate a number of votes based on what percentage he or she got in the general election every two years, with a minimum of 5 percent to qualify. For example, if the Republican got 55 percent of the vote, he or she would get 55 votes. If the Democrat got 40 percent, then he or she would have 40 votes. And if a third-party candidate picked up 5 percent, that person would get five voles • Have the new one-house legislative meet for only six months of the year. • End retirement benefits for all lawmakers, except for those currently vested • Prohibit private contributions to candidates' campaigns. • End mid-term pay for all legislators. The question of proportional representation actually is nothing new. the younger Ferency said, he pointed out that the new democracies in Eastern Europe, for example, have opted for that system rather than the American single-member plurality system About the latter electoral practice, be said. "Were used to it. and we think that is the way to go. "But (under the current winner-take-alI system) a lot of political views are not being represented because only one candidate can win. That means that anyone who votes for a loser will not be represented Ferency said the current system also creates a two-party monopoly, where third parties (such as Zolton Ferency's Human Rights Party) emerge, but quickly falter "There is nothing wrong with Democrats and Republicans." James Ferency said. "But these days, who can tell the difference?" He said that both are struggling to gain control of the political center "We need representatives of all the people with legitimate political concerns." he said Ferency said reorganizing the current Stale House and Senate districts actually might eliminate a lot of confusion for voters "Most people don't know where their legislative districts are." he said He noted that only one of 10 people polled in his area. Midland, even knew who their state representative is. One of the biggest advantages of having proportional representation is that it will enfranchise many voters and will encourage larger turnouts at the polls. He said that while emerging democracies in Europe have 90 percent turnouts, here it's more like about 40 percent. Ferency said downsizing state government to one house would cut down on "gridlock and duplicated effort, finger pointing and nothing gets done." He said Nebraska now has a unicameral legislature and it gets along just fine. "Their legislative sessions are more like town meetings and they get a lot done," he added. But he noted that his uncle saw proportional representation as the most important feature of his petition drive. Touching on other points of the plan, he said. • If the legislature has only six-month sessions, it would allow constituents six months to talk with their representatives. • Retirement benefits for some lawmakers today involve double dipping, especially for those who military pensions. "This also could be seen as a self-imposed term limitation." he added. • iYoponional representation would allow the people to be represented by a diversity of political views and it would enhance the checks and balances system. There would be no w asted votes • Political debate and new ideas in each of the 16 districts would be sharpened. When talking about passing out petitions, he acknowledged that ihe plan is complicated, so it is only when it is explained that people get behind the idea. "It takes some explaining by circulators." he said. "Some people are resistant to change unless they really understand it. So it's a real challenge." When asked if the plan would create more state lawmakers than there already are, he said that would be unlikely. Mathematically, it is possible for as many as 320. with all candidates in the 16 districts getting 5 percent. But Democrats and Republicans probably would still gel the majority of voces. He also said it isn’t that easy to get 5 percent of the vote m a congressional district without some party affiliation or name recognition. Therefore. " Extremist parties won't get tn because it's difficult to gel 5 percent of the voce. Even if they did. they still wouldn't have that much clout. But they'd have to be listened to." Ferency said some cities already have experimented with proportional representation with some success and Washington Stale is studying the idea. He said he likes to think of proportional representation as a progressive idea. "We're behind, in terms of the electoral system, we're becoming a dinosaur." he said. Forward thinking people who know politics know that this is the way to go. "Those in power don't like it (the plan), but those who want more power love it." He acknowledged that thus far the only political groups to endorse the plan have been the Green and Libertarian parties. But be said he's hopeful people can learn to understand the plan, and once they do. they’ll like it. "When voters start to understand this system, they’ll start to turn out." Ferency said. "The problem with today's single­ James Ferency holds up a prototype of the wording for the petitions to get the proportional representation question on the November general elec­ tion ballot. member plurality system is that it's not of the system, it's where the money is." The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. This month's program was held on the second Friday because April I was Good Friday. The next program is scheduled for noon May 6. Rutland backs Summerfest at Fish Hatchery Park site by Jean Gallup Staff Writer With a few changes in plans for parking, the Rutland Charter Township Boards has unanimously approved the use of Fish Hatchery Park for the annual Summerfest celebration again this year. Also at the April 6 meeting, the board agreed to look into adopting an ordinance that would allow the zoning administrator to give "tickets’ to those who store more than one inoperable vehicle on their property Complaints to the board about such vehicles in the township has prompted consideration of giving more power to the administrator to go to the prosecutor with cases. Supervisor Robert Edwards said a new statute passed will let die township empower the administrator. Plans to upgrade the condition of the township hall were discussed, with the board agreeing unanimously to ask the Building and Site Committee to decide on the work and contractor with the amount for the work sr t at $3,000 or less. Saying the township's six-year old printer was "going, going, gone," Edwards proposed the purchase of a new printer at a cost of $1,791, plus $233 for a maintenance contract. The board unanimously approved the purchase. Parking in downtown Hastings, particularly around the Barry County Courthouse and the jww Courts and Law building was anothe) topic of discussion, with Edwards leading the conversation with Barry County Commissioner Sandy James. At present, the commissioners are renting space for those with county business at the Courts and Law building to meet zoning requirements of the dry. Edwards said be favors asking the city to give a building that it owns, the old Hastings Hotel, to the county. He would then have them tear it down and put up a throe-tier parking ramp. He further suggested that to help with the problem of inadequate parking around the countv buildings, the county adopt a policy that an county employees use off-lots, instead of the areas adjacent to the buildings. "I’ll be very upset if I sec an employee who sits there from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.," be said, "it's embarrassing." "What a convenient place." Edwards said of the hotel location, which sits opposite of the courthouse. He estimated that the parking ramp would pay for itself in three years if the county charged $2 a day to park Edwards said the ramp would be about the same size as the present three-story hotel that sits on the lot. and traffic could be routed in and out on Church Street, minimizing any problems. In fact, parking for all of Hastings should be researched, Edwarda said, because, "parking is badly needed in downtown Hastings." "As a businessman downtown 1 can tell you that parking is a big problem.” he said. "Were in leadership positions," be told James, "we should work together on this." He said he was going to go before the City Council to explain bis position. "The city could give it to the county." he said of the hotel. "It would be a nice gesture." Grass fires, historic home blaze keep Hastings firefighters busy by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Hastings firefighters report they bulled 30 fires in the first week-and-a-half of April, including a Monday morning blaze that damaged a historic bouse on Jefferson Street. The 30 fires occurred between the first of the month and Monday. April 11, Hastings Fire Chief Roger Caris said. Twenty-four were grass fires, be said The Goodycar-Mixer home at 414 S. Jefferson was damaged Monday when it caught fire at about 9:50 a_m The home serves as an apartment com­ Grass fires like... plex, and four apartments were occupied at the time of the fire. Hastings firefighters said. No one was reported injured, however Firefighters said the blaze was started by an extension cord in one of the apartments Though only one apartment was dam­ aged. the fire caused $20,000 to $25,000 in damage to the house and contents, fire­ fighters said. Hastings firefighters were assisted by the Middleville Fire Department. Firefighters remained a the scene until 11:45 a.m The Goodyear-Mixer home was built in 1879 for William H. Goodyear, a local drug store owner. He lived in the home for 25 years and sold it in 1904 to Charles W. Mixer, the son of Dr. Lyman Mixer, the founder of Mixer's Cancer and Scrofula Syrup. The house was sold again upon Charles' death in 1934 and it was later convened into a multiple-unit dwelling. It is currently owned by Paul Nickerson, who had insurance, firefighters said. The high number of grass fires reported is normal for this time of year because spring weather conditions create a perfect environment for them. As the snow melts and dead grass from last summer dries out. the grass becomes Grass fires, like this one Sunday afternoon near Hastings and Fighter roads, keep area fire departments busy in dry, windy weather The Freeport Fire Department extinguished this grass fire Witnesses said about 60 arces were burned. (Photo by Steve Jacobs) highly flammable. High winds can spread fires quickly, turning a minor bum into a major blaze. Caris said nearly all grass fires are started by a combination of the weather and the "pure carelessness" of individuals. Most grass fires get started by people using burning barrels improperly, be said. State law requires people to cover their burning barrels with screens that have 3/4inch holes punched in them. The cover keeps the wind from carrying away cinders and ashes from the fire Caris said 99 9 percent of the people who use burning barrels do not put covers on them, though Consequently, the ashes can fly out. land in grassy fields and ignite them The speed with which the fire spreads depends on the strength of the wind and the height of the grass. Caris said. The grass is high this spring because the snowfall over the winter was not heavy enough to pack the grass down, he said. Caris estimated that the Hastings Fire Department responds to 35 or 40 grass fires a year. These trips cost the taxpayers $25,000 to $28,000 per year, be said. Those who are responsible for starting a gr.iss fire can be held responsible for the costs of extinguishing it and for any prop­ erty damage costs the fire causes, he said To prevent starting a grass fire. Caris said, people should cover their burning barrels and do their burning in plowed plots, like gardens. He said they should not bum in the open, and they should make sure there are no fields of dead or dry plants nearby. Caris also said that before people do their burning, they are supposed to contact their local fire department and get a permit, usually verbally over the phone, to do so. This allows the fire department to control burning when the weather is prone to start and spread grass fires. Caris added that the Department of Natural Resources is putting a state-wide ban on granting burning permits between April 16 and May 15. Hastings and Middleville firefighters battled a blaze Monday morning at this historic home at 414 S. Jefferson Street. No one was reported injured in the fire. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14. 1994 Why would anyone 'choose' homosexuality? To The Editor: "Wither thou goes. 1 will go W'here thou lodges!. I will lodge Thy people shall be my people Thy G<id. my gtxi Where th<w diest. I will die And there I will be buried The Lord do so to me and more also If aught but death part thee and me " We must look for beauty within To The Editor: Lawton Home's letter in the April 7 Banner is a prime example of the religious hatred and narrow mindedness that has been the impetus behind nearly every war in the history of the world Hundreds of thousands of people have been slaughtered in the name of God Thousands upon thousands of Jews were murdered just because someone feared and misundcrsicxxl them, and all they did was mind their own business Blacks fought for civil rights because the whites who feared them and misunderstood them would not let them just live their lives and go about their business. I heard an area Ku Klux Klan leader call his group ' while Christians” in a radio interview last week Would you consider the KKK Christians? Mr. Home may not wear a hood, but his religion smacks of a strangely similar agenda If frustrates me to read letters such as Mr. Home's because there is so much frivolous debate over non-acceptance of human diversi­ ty and too little time and energy spent seeking solutions to real problems like child sexual abuse. (It's on the back page of the Banner every week? Wake up!) And how many times have you heard about these perpetrators committing their crimes in­ side of church nurseries? How many times have you heard about these people coming from ''Christian'' homes? Think about it' Why aren't people concerned about that9 I am! I've never heard the ills of this world so adeptly addressed as they are in the song by Garth Brooks. "We Shall Be Free” where he ultimu-dy points out that we won't truly be free until "the first thing we look for is the beauty within.” Shelly Sulser I -akc Odessa Consider consequences of alcohol use To The Editor: Barry County Substance Abuse Services would like to promote April as Alcohol Awareness Month. We also hope Barry County residents will take the time to become more aware of alcohol, its effects and its dangers. Alcohol, while considered socially acceptible. is an addictive drug, and is the leading cause of substance abuse problems in our na­ tion and our community. Alcohol, when abus­ ed, is responsible for traffic fatalities and other deaths, fetal alcohol syndrome, legal and work problems, and poor family and social relationships. Alcohol plays a major role in over half of all reported incidents of sexual assault, domestic violence and other violent crimes. Not everyone w ho drinks alcohol has a pro­ blem. but it is important for us to realize the potential for problems does exist when alcohol is consumed We at Barry County Substance Abuse Services encourage members of the Barry County community to consider the influence of alcohol in their lives, and the impact it has on their friends, families and children. Alcohol Awareness Month is the perfect time for a family talk about alcohol and its dangers. It is also a good time to check out available and valuable resources, such as area support groups, substance abuse services, parents' organizations and community prevention efforts Most importantly, we encourage people to consider their own use of alcohol, and seek education, support or help if needed Alcohol Awareness will lead to a healthier, safer community. Sincerely. Substance Abuse Services Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubhshed by Hastings Banner. Inc. A DmaMn of J-Ad Graphc* Inc. 1M2N Sroadwwy Haatnga. Ml 4905S-06C2 promoting. Often, tavors to special interests, benefits for members themselves, and other law changes that most Americans wouldn't agree w ith are hidden in the hundreds of pages of large multi-purpose bills. Of course, there was also the example of the huge Congres­ sional salary increase last session that never had a recorded vote. Another example of hiding an embarrassing vote is the recent stan­ ding rule of the House that raises the debt ceil­ ing automatically, without a recorded vote, whenever Congress wants to borrow or spend more money 1 decided 14 years a~o when I first went to the State Legislature that 1 wouldn't take lob­ byists' PAC money. I’ve been fighting for campaign finance reform to limit PACs ever since. The influence of these lobbyists in the Slate Legislature is significant. However, their influence in Washington is even worse than 1 expected. 1 have therefore introduced H.R. 1914. a lobbyists reform bill 1 believe that we should pass legislation to ban PAC contributions, prohibit special interest "bundling" of campaign contributions, and require candidates to raise at least half their campaign funds from constituents in their own Congressional District. In order to increase pubic awareness of the problem. 1 have also formed a “No-PAC Caucus" lo bring together the 21 House members out of 435 who don’t accept PAC money Legislators that want to make a career out of Congress are loo often influenced by the PAC dollars lhat help them win reelection. Special interest lobbyists should be there to provide information, not influence votes through bribery. I lake issue with the Banner article last week, saying that "There will soon be a dif­ ferent site for the animal shelter" and that Board Commissioner Orvin M ore slates lhat the reality of a new location is agreed to by all involved It is agreed by all involved that "a new building" at the present animal shelter loca­ tion is needed. It is not agreed by all that wc need a different location than wc have now. The present property of the animal shelter sits on the west 80 feet of lots 274 and 275 of the original plat of the city of Hastings, and is deeded to the county for use as an "animal control shelter only" and will revert back to the previous owner (Hastings City) if not used exclusively for this purpose. Thus, the county has a "life lease" on this property as long as it is used as an animal shelter It becomes simply poor economics and bad judgment for County Commissioners to tic up more expensive property (such as the EB1 Making 'Scents' is appreciated To The Editor: Thank you for running the "Making 'Scents' with Murphy" column Barry County loves its dogs. Unfortunately, we're short on education on how to make our dogs easy to live with. At last, we have ready access to an expert dog trainer JoBeth and Murphy's column helps us learn solutions to problems that might otherwise mean giving up the dog. This means dogs' lives are saved. This also means happier peo­ ple and a better Barry County. Sincerely Panda Englerth I'm writing this letter in reference to the re­ cent increase in property taxes Everyone, myself included, hales to see this happen, but let's put the blame where it belongs. A great deal of people are blaming the township supervisors or assessors. This isn’t where the finger should be pointed. The state and county are the ones who man­ date what the townships have to tax. so how about everyone lightening up on our very dedicated township officials? I personally live in Hope Township and feel very bad about the guff and harassment that our officials at Hope Township Hall have taken about this raise m our property taxes If accusations need be made, channel them in the right direction. May M. Grein Lakeside Mobile Home Park Delton To The Editor: My fiancee was sent to prison in June 1993 for receiving and concealing stolen property and escape He was sentenced to 68 months (five years, eight months) in prison. This was his first time ever to get into trouble. What really makes me mad is every week I read the “Court News" in the Banner and see people with the same charges as my fiancee had and only get one year in the county jail. Most of these people have a past criminal record. I think my fiancee should have been given a lower sentencing. He has two kids here at home who need their daddy. Tammy Clute Martin Public Opinion^ Jennifer Plum Hasting* building) or to purchase any other property anywhere else; when we already have dedicated animal shelter property at a very ac­ cessible location off Apple and Cass streets (which does not require purchase). This location is easy access for senior citizens, young people and other family members, to stop in while they are in the Hastings shopping area, rather than for them to have to "drive out" to another location. A new building on this location will not be as costly as a new building on newly purchas­ ed land, which the county docs not need to be spending money for at this time. It is therefore much more cost effective and much more accessible for the animal shelter patrons; and will be in the best overall interest and betterment for Barry County if we can simply rebuild al our existing Barry County Animal Shelter site Lew Newman (Property Committee) Barry County Commissioner Become well informed...read The Banner, EVERY WEEK! Taxes not fault off township officials Fiancee's prison sentence unfair mg the healing, the name calling and the re­ jection Dial I had to For many gay amt lesbian youth, there is no one on this earth lo look up to. no one lo turn to. leaving them to believe they 're alone in the world Many gay and les­ bian youth turn to drugs and alcohol, looking tor solace, and literally thousands of them commit suicide as their only escape from pco pic like Mr Home Ruth followed Naomi to her homeland Once with Naomi's people. Ruth even bears a child for Naomi I have to believe for them, hate was not a family value Animal shelter site should remain To The Editor: To The Editor: Reducing influence of special interests When you consider that almost every piece of legislation is a transfer of wealth, you can understand why special interest groups arc willing lo higher lobbyist* and set up Political Action Committees (PACs) to try to make sure they arc winners and not losers. Some of the strongest lobbying organizations represent government employees. When we talk about mrdicaid or welfare cuts, the providers of those services become very aggressive in their lobbying Restrictions on imports or exports, laws limiting production or use. tax increases or decreases, and of course, actual payments through appropriations bills, can result in millions of dollars of gains or losses for those affected. As a result, special intents pay as much as quarter-million dollar salaries to their lobbyists and provide multi-millions in PAC dollars for the campaigns of those Members of Congress who befriend them Dun ng the 1992 campaign. PACs con­ tributed $179.2 million to House and Senate candidates. Since special interests lend to give most of their money to entrenched incumbents who can best advance their agendas, they have even more influence on what ends up in legislation. In this election, the average House member received $270,000. or 55 percent of all campaign funds from special interest PAC* Working as a member of the Budget Com­ mittee. I discovered that much of the reason for this country 's continued deficit spending is because of the influence of these special in­ terest lobbyists. The problem is that too often the taxpayer doesn't have this kind of in­ fluence. It is difficult for the average citizen to know what legislation their Congressman is in their hands, they would examine the pros and cons of each sexual orientation Why anyone would choose lo be something that horrfies their parents, could nun their career and cost them their lite it they dared walk down that street hand in hand is beyond my comprehension I was run delivered the power to interpret the Bible as i was not delivered the power to turn a straight person gay We do not choose our feelings, or arc coerced into them by another Feelings arc something wc become aware of I can understand your fear, however It's scary to think that one of your children or grandchildren might have to grow up endur This is a popular refrain of love often used in wedding ceremonies It is found in the book of Ruth, chapter I. verses 16 and 17 It is m fact Ruth speaking to Naomi In response to Mr Lawton Horne in the April 7 Banner. I would like to tell everyone, including Mr Home a little about my life and lifestyle I'm 30-somethmg (female I. I have a wile (a woman) and two children I live on a river, fish, play softball and putter around the house, and I am very happy with my way o| life. That 's my lifestyle I attend church on Sun­ day. as I have all my life. I worship the same God you do Growing up in Sunday School. I remember many teachings of the Bible, but none sticks out so dear in my mind as one of unconditional love Fortunately, we live in a nation where morality and religious beliefs arc not legislated, but are a matter of personal choice. This is the only choice I see in the situation If homosexuality were a choice, everyone upon entering puberty would sit down and contemplate their sexuality. With their chins Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400 State Senator Jack Wolborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 How about Hastings in 0-K White? The Hastings Board of Education next week will take up the question of moving the school from the Twin Valley Conference into the O-K White Conference, consisting of Grand Rapids area schools. How do you fed about changing conferences? (616) 945-9554 Mafvtn Jacoba John Jacoba PTMxjant Vca PraaxJant • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Ettoor) Elaine Gibed (Aaaatanr Efttof) Nick Hoffman Barbara Gali Jean Gallup Teresa Fnth Sharon Miler T.L. Stenzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • ClaMifiad ads accapied Mooday through Friday Bam » 5.30 p.m.. Saturday B un. • Noon Scott Ornmen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rate*: $13 per year r Barry County $15 per year m adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49C58-0602 Second Class Postage Paid ai Hastings. Ml 49056 (USPS 717-830) Mike Kelky, Hastings* "I like the league we have now.” "I don't think we should change leagues. "I think we should stay "I don't like it. It'll in the Twin Valley We've , take something away from We won't do as good. been there for a long time.'' our community and move it to Grand Rapids.” "I think it's a good move, a change of pnee. We'll play different schools and meet different kids.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14. 1994 — Page 5 n Letters by Jean Gallup We should not throw anyone away Dear editor: I read Mr Lawton Home's letter in the April 7 Banner with a great many mixed feel­ ings I didn't know whether to laugh, cry. scream or vomit I didn't know who to feel sorrier for - his family , the unfortunate souls who come into contact with his white, arrogant, ignorance or him for walking such a narrow, bigoted path To read such prejudice and lack of understanding, or Christian compassion, in this age of information. I can't help wonder ing what he's so afraid of. or what really has his prejudices showing Seems to me at 76. he should be worrying more about the "Christian" quality of his own life and a little less about his neighbors After all. when it's ail said and done, the only one who is accou ntable to God is one's self I'm very grateful to have had the parents I had They taught me to accept people as is, to draw the line at people who hurt people but to not "judge" anyone else because that was God's job, not mine My mom has always been active in the church and has always helped those who needed help without ques­ tion or qualifications How can you be so sure that the hatred and supremacy you've advocated is so right or the truth9 Because you can take a couple of scrip­ tures out of context and throw them with judg- ment into someone 's face that you deem ’not" acceptable in your eyes ’ Who gave you the right to judge ’ Remember. Judge not lest ye be judged ' Love one another is the main command­ ment given by Jesus Not once did he ad­ vocate hatred, not once did he condemn, not once did He turn His back on anyone not even Judas Iscariot We all have a place in God's world, as is. in our total, honest self We all preach love, but do we actually live it. offering kindness, com­ passion. hope, our lives as an example to live up lo? To live in love and act out of love in­ cludes allowing and accepting the difference that are life and love oriented I hope to God your family members have defied the national average of one in 10 people being gay If they haven't, you may have one or more gay family members who arc living not in shame of God finding out (because He already knows and still loves them), but of you finding out and throwing them away self righteously That's the shame ■ throwing our children away after we've told them they can trust us no matter what ■ until they tell us their truth Fortunately. God doesn't throw anyone away, regardless of what church they go to Rosemary Emory luikc Odessa FINANCIAL FOCUS /unmhtd »> Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas & Co. Interesting facts about mutual funds Mutual funds are a relatively straightfor­ ward investment, however, individual in­ vestors may not be aware of a lot of the in­ teresting trivia concerning mutual funds The Investment Company Institute (1CI). the Washington. D C -based voice of the mutual fund industry, recently sent out a list of in­ teresting facts about mutual funds, including: • The term "mutual fund" is not synonymous with the stock market. The almost $2 trillion invested in mutual funds is almost evenly divided among stock, bond and money-market funds. • Contrary to popular belief, the "boom” in mutual funds did not begin in the 1990s. Rather, during the decade of the 1980s. fund assets increased from $95 billion to $1 trillion. • An increase in mutual fund assets is not the same as an increase in cash flow For ex­ ample. combined assets of stock and bond funds have increased by $776 billion since 1990. However, only $446 billion of that represents new investments The remaining $330 billion comes from the earnings and ap­ preciation (rising values) of existing stock and bond portfolios. •Most of the “new” money being invested into mutual funds is not from bank CDs or un­ sophisticated "savers" who have never in­ vested. Recent studies indicate lhat most new mutual fund money is being invested by peo­ ple who are already mutual fund shareholders. • There were no massive liquidations by slock mutual fund managers on Oct. 19. 1987, the day the stock market crashed more than 500 points. On that day. only 2 percent of stock fund assets were redeemed by shareholders Two-thirds of those redemp­ tions were taken from the funds* existing cash positions, which served as a buffer and prevented greater selling in a falling market. • Although mutual funds are not guaranteed or insured, they are heavily regulated under federal and stale securities laws. No mutual funds have "collapsed" and “gone bankrupt" since the Investment Com­ pany Act was passed in 1940 Hastings Twp. to get rebate on road improvement project • A substantial amount of mutual fund assets are in the form of mumcipi? bond funds, which invest in the debt offerings of state and local governments These funds psy a vital role in paying for public services ano infrastructure • Of the local assets invested in mutual funds, about $390.5 billion is long-term money in retirement plans. • Factors contributing lo the mutual fund industry's current success include the matur­ ing of 77 million baby boomers, declining in­ terest rates, the growth of defined contribu­ tion retirement plans, the massive refinancing of home mortgages and the large number of involuntary lump-sum distributions to par tic i pan is in pension plans. • Mutual fund shareholders arc not the "rich." The median b *usehold income of mutual fund shareholders is $50,000. mean­ ing that one-half have incomes below lhat figure Staff Writer Hastings Charter Township officials will see a $1,742.94 rebate go back into their treasury because of lower than expected costs for improvements on Barber Road Thompson McCully won the nght to do the long-planned work on the road at a cost of $462,570.64. The original estimate was for $490,000. The township agreed to pay $48,000 for its share at the time the contract was signed by the Barry County Road Commission, with the understanding that there would be a rebate if the final expense was less than the estimate. Township Supervisor Richard Thomas said the work would be completed by Sept. 1. and the roadway would be open to traffic all summer. Work will begin 10 days after the bid is approved. In other business. Thomas read a letter 'rom BFI (Browning Ferris Industries) Waste Systems, asking for an opportunity to talk to the board about solid waste management. "We've got 20 years guaranteed (with Hastings Sanitary Services), but what about after lhat? We should be developing ways to dispose of our waste," Thomas said. The Barry County Animal Shelter again was brought up and discussed with Barry County Commissioner Gordon Fuhr. Members of the board told Fuhr that they didn't want the shelter in Hastings Charter Township, and thought the present location would cause the least disruption Fuhr said the location on West Apple Street was examined by Pioneer Construction and estimates were given for renovating lhat building. He said such a renovation would cost too much money, so the commissioners were looking at other options to solving the issue of a new facility. One of the options would be to construct a new building at the present site. Fuhr said Fuhr also explained the parking problems caused by the lack of space for people visiting the Courts and Law building. The system of renting spaces at the former Wren Funeral Home parking lot. the Depot Law offices and a union hall will continue until the county can buy property to provide its own parking spaces, he said. CITY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK • APRIL 25-29, 1994 • The City of Hastings will be picking up yard debris during the week of April 25, through April 29. Material should be at the curb at 7:00 a.m the first morning, as we will only cover the City once this year PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted. NO METALS...or garbage will be accepted This will be our only clean-up this year. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk liability and worker!' • Approved installing five-inch aluminum eaves on the front of the hall to eliminate a water problem in the building by Cascade Home Improvement for a total of $252. • Approved between $50 and $100 for adapting a light on the front of the building so it won't have to be moved when the eaves are installed. County Fair changes admission price policy The Barry County Fair has changed its policy on admission prices for this summer's events. Admission will be reduced from $5 to $3 per adult, but there will be a separate admis­ sion price for grandstand entertainment The previous policy allowed everyone who paid the admission price to sec the grandstand shows for free The fair this year will feature two straight nights of entertainment by up and coming country music stars Highlighting the grandstand show on Wednesday. July 20. will be John Barry, whose "Kiss Me in the Car" hit the charts last winter and "Your Love Amazes Me” is among the lop 10 today Also appearing that night will be The Mavericks, who also have a hit on the current charts The following evening. Thursday . July 21. two groups. "Boy Howdy" and "Twister Alley ." will perform This year all adults will pay $3 and children $1 at the gate, and the separate charge for grandstand shows will include the country concerts, demolition derby, motocross, trac­ tor pulls and a third straight appearance by Da Yoopers on Friday , July 22. Prices for the country shows will be $6 for general admission and $8 for reserved "VIP" seats. The harness racing this year will be held Ju­ ly 16-18 before the full fair opens on Monday. July 18. and closes July 24 Another feature at this year's fair will be a more dynamic Ladies' Dav Friday . July 22. featuring Deanna House, author of several cook books Pre-ticket sales for the Twister Alley and Boy Howdy concert will start Friday. April 22. Tickets for the John Barry and The Mavericks concert will go on sale Friday. April 29 Those inicrcstcd may stop tn at the Barry County Expo Center between Middleville and Hastings on M-37 or they may charge them on Visa or Mastercard by calling 945-2487. Give the gift of Local NEWS! k Subscribe to The BANNER • 945-9554 Nashville VFW Fish-Chicken Fry All-You-Can-Eat Friday, April 15 5:30-7:00 P.M. Classmates Addresses Needed — Public Welcome — . . for 1984 Class Reunion. If any information, please contact Teresa Barry 948-4304. Julie Welton 948-9687. Traci Wilson 945-3603 Curt Belson Steven Crane Char Gibbs David Bonn Cindy Gibson Rick Harnish Todd Bucher Phil Hornell George Hough Tony Huhrust Hutch Clason Cora Ann Jordan Gary Mackenzie Barry Milbourn David Mitchell Tom Neal Rebecca Phillippe Michelle Roush Kevin Sers ice James Thomason Jeff Wolfe Barb Wood PENNOCK VILLAGE A Retirement Community Special Offer Only Available thru May 20th, 1994! Kiwanis Club presents a... WORLD TRAVEL SERIES The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Change —17, —7. + 7. -37. + 7. -7, -7. + 7. + 7, —7. -3 + 7. + '7» — -7. — 17, + 27. — —7. -7. + 17. -7. + 7, + 7. -55 -.24 + 6.28 Property, compensation insurance was discussed, as was errors and omissions and bonding, which the board will also consider In other business, the board also: • Approved a cleaning of all of the carpeting in the hall by Doug Smith for $276. When the proposed human resources building is built on South Hanover, the presetf health department would likely move into thill building, Fuhr sakl. He laid the county could possibly take down the health deportment building and use all o( the comer lot for parking for county business. Fuhi said renting parking spaces was a — STOCKS Company Close AT&T 50s/. Ameritech 37V, 52'/, Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 51'/. Clark Equipment 62s/. CMS Energy 21s/. Coca Cola 39s/. Dow Chemical 63 Exxon 61s/. Family Dollar 15s/. Ford 57s/. General Motors 577, Great Lakes Bancorp 207,. Hastings Mfg. 347, IBM 52s/. JCPenney 55 Johnson & Johnson 397, Kmart 187. Kellogg Company 487. McDonald's 567. Sears 487. Southeast Mich. Gas 187. Spartan Motors 187, Upjohn 277. Gold $378.70 Silver 5.30 Dow Jones 3681.69 Volume 256.000.000 temporary measure, and the one thing the commissioners would not consider is a parking ramp because it would be too expensive. With the Courts and Law building occupied and business being earned on there, the old building adjacent to it is now being demolished. Fuhr said. The job is being done by Pitsch Wrecking, subcontracting for Pioneer Construction Company. The board also listened to a presentation by David Bellinger from the insurance company of Bumham & Flower Agency Inc. of Kalamazoo. He explained his company's pension plan, which the board said it would consider. •Select Your New Apartment and Receive One Months Rent FREE! Narrated by... Willis Butler in Person “Mighty Mississippi” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person! 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Ml 49058 "A Great Place To Come Home To �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14, 1994 Walter C. Karrer Charles G. Shinavar GRAND RAPIDS - Walter C Karrer. 84. pawed away Tuesday. Apnl 5. 1994 at Spnngbrook Manor. Grand Rapids Mr. Karrer was bom on Apnl 11. 1909 in Barry County the son of John C and Anna (Franz) Karrer. He was raised in Barry County and attended Country School. He was married to Marion M. Smelker on April 28, 1945 at Northville. He was employed at Fisher Body in the Grin­ dent Crib and retired in 1972. He farmed and enjoyed making maple syrup on the Orvin R. Smelker farm. He was a member of Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids, and Local 730 UAW. Surviving are his wife, Marion M. (Smelker) Karrer, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were teid Friday, April 8, 1994 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Monte Bell officiating. Interment Bowne Center Cemetery, Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to Redeemer Evangelical Luthern Church in Grand Rapids or the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. Middleville HASTINGS - Charles G Shinavar. 64. of North Broadway. Hastings, passed away Monday, Apnl 11. 1994 at Thomapple Manor Mr. Shmavar was bom on September 11. 1929 in Detroit the son of Charles and Velma (Nalley) Shinavar. He was raised in the Detroit area and attended schools there He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II in the Paratroopers. He was married to Ruth M Willson on December 29. 1973. He lived in the Detroit area for many years before moving to the Battle Creek area in the late 1960's. Then moved to Hastings in 1989 from Bristol Lake. Mr Shinavar was employed at Veterans Administration Hospital in Battle Creek for about 10 years in Building Management, retir­ ing in 1986. Surviving Mr. Shinavar are his wife. Ruth, sisters, Patricia Fenison of Dearborn Heights. Joan Taylor of Roseville, Mary Schrage of New Baltimore; many nieces and nephews Full military graveside services will be held Thrusday, April 14. 1994 at 2:00 P M at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Funeral arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Wend sebvices~ tsAl _ ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 X) p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and )l 15 a m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 P« THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2/50 Wall Laie Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor. Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8 30 a.m. and 10 15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service b 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 pm also Nursery available fur all service* Bring the whole family WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coals Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her­ ring 9:30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:30; Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8:00 p.m the youth* meet al the church, bring a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N. Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 Paaaor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland! 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Service* Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 1100 a m . Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m to 8 00 p m BrHe Study . Wadawthyt. 5: 13 p m at Delores Gaspers. 80! Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur •her notice Call Mr Stephen Lewi* at 945-5365 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si.. Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414. Sunday. Apnl 17 • I 00 and 10 45 a m Ho­ ly Communion. 9:30 a.m. Church School (all ages); AA1 Branch 6 00 p.m Youth Group. Grace Graham Deadline Thursday. Apnl 14 — 6: 30 Children's Choir. 7 00 p.m.. 700 Social Activities Committees. 8 00 AA Saturday. Apnl 16 9.30 a.m.. 6:00-8:00 Taste of Italy Munday. April 18 - 7 00 pm WELCA Coordinating Tuesday. Apnl 19 — 4:00 p.m. Alcolyte Training. 7.00 p.m Shepherding Committee Wednesday. Apnl 20 — 10 00 a.m. Word Watchers. 3:15pm Young Spirits; 7 00 pm Stephen Support CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7.00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1000 a m . Wor dup li 00* m . Evening Sen ice at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A missioo of St Ruse Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mau 9 30 a m INDEPENDENT CHURC H OF CHRIST, (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Service* - 9 30 am. Bible School. 10 30 am. Morning Worship. 6:00 pm, Evening Worship. 7:00 p.m Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Re* Jim Fox. putor. phone 945-3397 Church phw 945-4995 Carfty Cotant. choir director Sun day monung 9 45 am. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor ship. 7:15 p.m . Youth Fellowship. 6:00 i.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m. Wednesday CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way. Randai! Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services; 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teen* and Children HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.. classes for al) ages. Monung Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro sided Sunday Evening Sersict. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbow* or J.J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. MW E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Ke*m Sborkry. Senior PaHor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Service* Sunday School 9:45 a.m.. Classes for all ages; 11:00 a.m. Monung Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Cubs. 7.-00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting; 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. Apnl 17 - 9:30 and 11 00 Monung Wor ship Services. Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 services over W BCM-AM and FM. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Refreshmenu and Fellowship tn the Dining Room. 11 20 Children * Church. 4 00 Middle High Fellowship. 5 00 Senior High Fellowship Monday — 2.00 Staff meeting. 6 30 Confir­ mation Class Dinner and Program Monday — 7 30 Trustee* meeting Wednesday -- 7 00 Chancel Choir. 7 15 Stephen Minister* meeting Thursday — 7 00 Women's Organization Board of Meeting m the Lounge Friday — I 00 Red Cross Blood Bank — Sharpe Memorial Hall The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVING* * LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odsssa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F D-I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER ..J HASTINGS AREA PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Awana 3 year-olds-6(h grade. Monday*. 6 30 p m . Prayer lime Wednesday*. 7 00 pm. Teen Center. 7th-12th grade. Saturdays. 7 00 p m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan A*e . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. corner of Green >nd Church street*. Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floor* Bruadcavt of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m Sun day* — Sunday Church School 9:30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . Worship II 00 a.m . Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7 00 p m Wednesday* Family Church Night — Gdldren'* Choir 5 15 p.m.. Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p.m.. Bible Study 6 45 p.m . Ac­ tivities for Kid* 6.45 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* Thursdays — Bell Choir 6 30 p m Chancel Choir 7.00 p.m Thursday. Apnl 14 — Rummage Sale 8 00 a.m lo 6 00 pm Friday. April 15 — Visually Impaired Person* Potluck 11 00 am Saturday. April 16 — Good­ will Class Potluck/Program 6 00 p.m. Sunday. Apnl 17 — Native American Awareness Sunday. Beginning of National Volunteer Week. Sunday School Class of the Week Pre-School. Open House in Education Wing during Coffee Fellowship time 10 30 a m.. Apnl Sunday School Special Esent Game Dav. 2 00 pm Tuesday. Apnl 19 - UM Men Din ncr/Program 6 30 pm Friday. April 22 — Barry County Habitat for Humanity Swiss Sleak/Chicken Dinner 4 30 lo 7:00 p.m Saturday . Apnl 23 — Friend* Group April Fool's Mystery Dinner 7:00 p.m Sunday. April 24 — Fish Bowl Of­ fering for Hunger. Sunday School Class of the Week Seeker* SUP­ PORT GROUPS Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 pm Thursday*. Al-Anon 1? 30 p.m Wednesday*. Co-Dependents Anonymou* 7:30 pm Thursdays, end 9:00 a.m Saturday* QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trow bridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesda* .4pm P O Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49058 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Stan School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday services ire Sabbath School at 9:20 a m (for all ages) and Worship Service at 11 00 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7:00-8 00 pm The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Monday* and Wednesdays. 9 00-12 00 noon Donation* of clothing in good, clear, condition are accepted only during above hour* If you are in need of clothing plea*e call 945-2361 for an appointment 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY Prase options'' — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan BASTINGS (.RACE BRETHRF N < Hl RUH meet* a: 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hasting* Eldon Grubb Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a m Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship, bpm Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p m Bible Study. and youth group* Henrietta M. Gillett HASTINGS - Henrietta M Gillett. 100, of North Broadway, Hastings passed away Friday, April 8. 1994 at Thomapple Manor Mrs Gillett was bom on March 17, 1894 in Nashville the daughter of Sherman and Millie Belle (Shoup) Ayres. She was raised tn Grand Rapids and Nashville area and attended the Guy Country School near Nashville. Mrs. Gillett has lived most all her life in the Nashville/Hastings area. She was mamed to Glenn Hill in 1910, he preceded her in 1930. She then married George Gillett in 1949, he also preceded her in death in 1969 She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 22 years, retiring in 1955. She was a member of The Starr Grrnge and attended the Hope United Methodist Chureh in Hastings. Mrs. Gillett is survived by daughter, Velma McDonald of Hastings, daughter, Dons Lester of Frostproof, Florida; son. Kenneth Hill of Dimondale; 13 grandchildren; 37 great­ grandchildren; 40 great-great-grandchildren; one great-great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by a daughter. Belle Tolles and a brother, Robert Ayres. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 12, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Dale Laverne King S1EUBEN - Dale Laverne King, 78. of Steuben passed away Saturday. April 9.1994 at Marquette General Hospital in Marquette. He was bom on April 18,1915 in Woodland Township, Barry County. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1933. Dale was employed as a conductor for 30 years on the C & 0 Railroad. Upon retirement in 1977, he moved to Steuben. He married Glada Fender on February 5, 1938. Together they raised their family of four children. He is survived by his wife Glada King of Steuben; two daughters, Mary and husband Gene Poll of Middleville, Bonnie and husband, Harold Price of Freeport; two sons, Allen and wife, Lucille King of Orlando, Florida, Arlan and wife, Trudy King of Steuben; 12 grandchil­ dren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Cremation has taken place at his request. I____James L. Veach APACHE JUNCTION. ARIZONIA - James L. Veach, 80. of Apache Junction. Anzonia passed away Monday, March 28. 1994 in Mesa, Arizonia. He was bom in North Middletown. Kentucky He moved to Michigan in 1919 He worked for E.W. Bliss from 1950 to 1977. Surviving are his wife, Ruth, whom he mamed July 3. 1939, daughter. Barbara Hamgan; son, James; sisters, Ella Patton and Ruth Fales; brothers, Charles Nickerson and Nelson Lockman; four grandchildren and four great­ grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by the Apache Junction Mortuary. Services were held March 30 at Epiphany Lutheran Church. Jack K. Milks BATTLE CREEK - Jack K Milks, 71. of Battle Creek, passed away Sunday April 10, 1994 at his residence. He was bom September 4, 1922 in Battle Creek, the son of John and Carlene (Dougher­ ty) Milks. Mr. Milks graduated from Augusta High School in 1940. He retired in 1975 after 30 years with Michi­ gan Bell in Battle Creek. Then after retirement worked for several years with Barry County Telephone Company and worked out of his home with J & V Sales and Service. Mr. Milks was a member of Bedford Mason­ ic Lodge and lhe Delton V.F W. Post 8422. He served with the U.S. Marines during World War II in the South Pacific. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, mushrooming and gardening. Mr. Milks mamed Vera Babcock on November 27, 1948. He was preceded in death by, his parents; brother, Gerald Milks in 1950. Mr. Milks is survived by his wife Vera; two daughters, Ms. Cheryl Church of Dowling, Mrs. Charles (Carole) Greer of Delton; one step grandson. Jason; one sister, Myreta Milks Holbert of Virginia Beach, Virginia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held April 13, 1994 at the Dowling Country Chapel with the Reverend’s Kay and Merlin Pratt officiating. Burial will take place at the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Dowling Country Chapel, Good Samaritan Hospice of Battle Creek or American Cancer Society. Envelopes at the Funeral Home. Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home. Orval Dale Steward |Helen Wooton| LAKE ODESSA - Orval Dale Steward, 81. of Emerson SL, Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, April 7, 1994 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. He was bom September 11, 1912 in Sunfield the son of Nathan and Jennie (Bennett) Steward. He was a lifelong resident of the area and graduated from Sunfieid High School in 1933 and enlisted in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was stationed in Foste*- City, in the Upper Peninsula. He married Dorothy May Coppess Decem­ ber 14. 1935 in Sunfield and they enjoyed 58 years together. Dale served on the Sunfield Fire Department for ten years. He was employed by Williams Brothers Construction Company in Ionia as a heavy equipment operator, retiring in 1978. Dale was an enthusiastic sports fan and an avid bowler. He especially enjoyed watering the participation of his grandchildren in a varie­ ty of athletic and musical activities. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy; four sons, Larry (Marilee) Steward of Sunfield, Wendall Steward of Lake Odessa, Bill Steward of Port­ land, Jeff (Shelley) Steward of Woodland; one daughter. Mrs. Warren (Nancy) Terry of Lawton; eight grandchildren; five great­ grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; two sisters-inlaw, Laura Steward of Lake Odessa, Helen Steward of Charlotte; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by seven brothers, Charles, Claude, Arthur, Albert, John, Everett, and Paul; two sisters, Ethel Smith and Blanche Foltz; one daughter-in-law, Jacquelino Davis Steward. Funeral services were held Monday. April 11. 1994 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Carl Litchfield and Reverend Kevin Cherry officiating. Burial in Sunfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodland Youth Athletic Association. HASTINGS - Helen Wooton, 90, of Hast­ ings passed away March 10, 1994 in Detroit. She was bom on December 20, 1904 in Hast­ ings, lhe daughter of John Alexander Wooton and Pearl Michael Wooton, Mayor of Hastings for five consecutive terms. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings High School, graduating from Univcsity of Michigan. Miss Wooton was employed at various post­ ions in Detroit as a business school teacher, a plant worker, and executive secretary. Miss Wooton is survived by Louis G. Michael of Chestertown, Maryland. She was preceded in death by her mother, Pearl Michael Wooton, 1874-1974; and father. John Alexander Wooton, 1874-1948 Heien Wooton was the daughter of Pearl Michael, one of eight children of Helen Wooton’s grandfather. John Michael and Mary Seuey Michael. John Michael came to Hastings alone as a boy of 15 years of age from Bavaria, in Germany. A memorial worship was held Thursday. April 7, 1994 at the Manners’ Church in Detroit with the Reverend Richard W. Ingalls officiating. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery Richard A. Schartz MIDDLEVILLE - Richard A. Schwartz. 58. of Middleville passed away April 7, 1994 in Hastings. He was bom in Chicago on January 20,1936 the son of Paul and Helen (Windall) Schwartz. He was employed at Hager Distribution of Grand Rapids as a transportation supervisor. He attended the University of Illinois. Mr. Schartz served in the United States Navy. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Grand Rapids. Mr. Schartz is survived by his wife, Barbara; two sons, William (Suzanne) Schwartz of Grand Rapids. Thomas (fiancee, Gail Ander­ son) Schwartz of Kentwood; parents, Paul and Helen of Caledonia; three sisters. Sally Dungan of California, Janet Olson of Caledonia, Phyllis Breckenridge of California. Funeral services were hela Monday, April 11. 1994 at the Gorsline-Runciam Co., Neller Chapel, Portland with Paster Jeff Arnett of the Word of Faith Chuch in Hastings officiating. Interment at the Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Odessa Contributions may be made to the Neller Chapel for Lhe Right To Life of Michign Educational Fund. Clarence E. "Casey" Kruger HASTINGS - Clarence E. ‘‘Casey” Kruger, 73, of East Quimby Road, Hastings passed away Friday, April 8, 1994 at Springbrook Manor in Grand Rapids. Mr. Kruger was bom on July 6, 1920 in Wakefield the son of Paul and Ceclia (Pellerin) Kruger He was raised in the Wakefield area and attended schools there. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving from November 1942 until discharge in November 1945. He was married to Alma Sutherland in 1946, ending in divorce. He then married V. Lucille Gardner on March 7, 1970. He has lived at the present address for the past 19 years Mr. Kruger was employed at the Barry County Road Commisssion as a truck driver for 32 years, retiring in 1982. He was a member of Nashville V.F. W. Post, Hastings American Legion Post, Delton Moose Lodge. Woodland and Hastings Eagles. Mr. Kruger is survived by wife, Lucille; daughters. Alice Martin of Woodland. Linda Drake of Houston, Texas; son. Roger Kruger of Gladwin; step-daughter, Julie Oversmith of Battle Creek; step-son. Rodger Stowell of Woodland; 12 grandchildren; 10 great­ grandchildren; five brothers, Donald Kruger of Woodland, Russell Kruger of Woodland, Raymond Kruger of Woodland, Gerald Kruger of Lake Odessa. William Kruger of Lake Odes­ sa; many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were a sister. Isabel! Ulrey; brothers, Lloyd, Pete, Alvin, and Melvin Kruger. Full Military graveside sen ices were held Tuesday. Apnl 12. 1994 at Fort Custer Nation­ al Cemetery with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Rosa L Cochran DELTON - Mrs Rosa L Cochran, 81. of Manning Lake Road. Delton, passed away Apnl 10, 1994 at the home of her son in Galesburg Mrs Cochran was bom on August 31, 1912 m Litchfield. Illinois the daughter of William H and Winifred (Abbott) Councell She was raised in the Jackson area and attended schools there She graduated from Hastings Adult Education m 198) and was awarded a continu­ ing Educational Scholarship at Kellogg Community College She was mamed to Donald P. Cochran on February 12, 1929 Lived in the Kalamazoo area for many years before moving to the Delton area in 1957. She was employed at the former Sutherland Paper Company in Kalamazoo for 21 years, retiring in 1972. Mrs. Cochran was an avid outdoors person enjoying especially hunting, fishing, metal detecting and traveling. She was a member of Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Mrs. Cochran is survived by daughter and husband, Donna and Bob Mallison of Nashvil­ le, daughter Winifred Brown of Galesburg, daughter and husband. Marge and Leon Bird of Oldtown, Florida, daughter and husband, Marla and Don Bird of Freeport; son, Roy Cochran of Galesburg, sor and wife, Jim and Jeannette Cochran of Galesburg; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sisters, Beatrice Welsh of Portage, Eva Townsend of Kalamazoo; special friend Elva Ibarra of Kalamazoo. Preceding her in death were her husband, Donald on May 14, 1972; infant son, and daughter; grandson, Donald Bird; brothers, Lyle, Harold, and Harry Councell. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church with Reverend Al Yates officiating. Burial at the Cedar Creek Cemetery. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. I___ Beatrice I. Cooper | ALTO - Beatrice I. (Clark) Cooper, 88, of Alto passed away Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at Adult Foster Care Home in Sand Lake. She was born August 27,1905 in Cutlerville, the daughter of Clayton Terrell and Ora Moore Terrell. Mrs Cooper was a production operator at General Motors. She completed two years of college. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Marion Clark and Reed Cooper and her daught­ ers, Donna, Ruth and Dorothy. She is survived by her children George Hamilton of Alto, Helen and Chuck Hobbs of Harrison, Roland and Beverly Clark of Alto, David and Loralynne Clark of Alto, Mary and Gene Fceback of Alto; 17 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; her step-children. Roy Cooper of Grand Rapids. Ruby House of Cale­ donia, Dorothy Brearley of Baldwin. Arlene Tudor of Kentwood. Sarah Brearley of Port­ land, Roger Cooper of Alto, and Marlene Purdy of Caledonia: her brothers and sister, Charles and Adeline Terrell, Ethel Gilmore, Clayton and Irene Terrell all of Greenville. Funeral services for Mrs. Cooper were held Friday, April 8 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Pastor Royle Bai lard officiating. Inter­ ment at Whitneyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Old Time Methodist Whitneyville Church would be apprciated. Russell William Burgdorf Sr. HASTINGS - Russell William Burgdorf, Sr., 67, of Hastings passed away Saturday, April 9. 1994 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on November 3, 1926 in Sagi­ naw the son of Cecil and Maude Helen (Mitch­ ell) Burgdorf. He attended Saginaw High School and was a highly decorated Navy Veter­ an of World War II and enlisted in the Army after he was discharged from the Navy. He married Patsy O’Connor on February 6, 1961 in Chelmette, Louisiana. He was a truck driver for National Mattress Company in Saginaw, dock worker in New Orleans, and warehouse worker in New Orleans. He was a member of the Disabled American Veterans in Detroit. He was an Elvis Presley fan, an avid bowler, and enjoyed music, playing cards, and fishing. Mr. Burgdorf is survived by his wife, Patsy; children, Steve Burgdorf of Kawkawlin, Randolph Burgdorf of Shields, Russell Burg­ dorf Jr. of Freeland, Penny Lee of Laconia, New Hampshire, Randy Burgdorf of Ionia, Helen Horton of Anaheim, California. Ricky Burgdorf of Hastings, and Mike Burgdorf of Hastings; 20 grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene ’’Junior’’ Burgdorf; daughter, Penny Kay Burgdorf; step-son, Lindsey O'Connor; and grandson, Eddy Ochoa. Full military service was held on Wednes­ day. Apnl 13 at Fort Custer National Cemetery. Battle Creek. Bunal at Fort Custer National Cemetery Memorial donations may be made to Russell Burgdorf Memorial Fund. Cali...945-9554 to place your SPRING GARAGE SALE in The Reminder and The Banner �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14, 1994 — Page 7 Social News^ Riojas-Colburn engagement told Mrs. Debra Richardson ot Hasting* and Mr. Terrance Riojas of Palatine. Illinois arc pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Amka Nicole Riojas, to Mr Douglas Ray Colburn, son of Pastor and Mrs Philip Colburn of Midland Amka and Douglas, both graduates of Bat tie Creek Academy. attend Union College in Lincoln. Nebraska Amka will graduate in May with a Social Work degree Douglas is studying to be a dentist A December wedding is planned Morse-Britten to wed in April Gary and Sandy Gilchrist of Davison and Michael and Dolly Morse of Lapeer announce lhe engagement of their daughter. Marcie Lynn Morse, to Donald Britten Jr.. son of Donald and Phyllis Bntten. of Hastings The elected bride is a 1989 graduate of Davison High School, and a 1993 graduate of Central Michigan University She is currently employed al Core Source Insurance in KentuiMKl The prospective groom is a 1989 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High Sch<M>l. and will graduate from Central Michigan University in August of 1994 He is currently employed as an intern at the YMCA of Barry County An April 16. 1994 wedding is planned Welch-Bork engagement told Aaron Welch and Jennifer Bork arc pleased to announce their engagement Aaron is the son of Robert and Nancy Welch of Burke. Va and Jennifer is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Raymond Bork of Lapeer. Mi Both arc music major graduates of Cedar villc College. Ohio and will be attending grad school this fall Aaron is currently attending the Baptist Seminary in Grand Rapids and is interning as Minister of Worship at First Bap­ tist Church. Vows of marriage will be spoken on July 2. 1994 at Lapeer. Mi Connie Jacksen to celebrate 80 years Connie (Tasker) Jackson s birthday nears. This one’s counting 80 years. April 24th’s the day If you'd like lo really treat her. send a birth­ day card to greet her The address is 720 6th Avenue. Lake Odessa. Mich 48849 (4/21) Three blood drives planned in this area There are three more blood drive* schedul­ ed in Barry County in the next few weeks. First will be a regular community drive in Hastings at the First Presbyterian Church. Leason Sharpe Hall. Friday. April 22. from 1 to 7 p.m. Goal for this drive is 100 pints. lhe next one will be at the Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m on Monday. April 25. Goal for this drive is 60 pints Last but not least, will be Wednesday. May 4. at the Hastings High School from 8 a m to 2 p m. Goal for this drive is 100 pints "Giving blood is simple and easy." said Red Cross Director Karen Despres “You can expect lo follow four steps, registration, medical history, donation, and snacks. The actual blood donations takes only a few minutes and is painless except for a little hurt at the very start "The entire process of course lakes longer (some think to long) but quite a bit of this time is spent assuring the safety of the blood supp­ ly The opportunity to save as many as four lives seems to me to be much more important than an hour or two out of my afternoon "For those of you who have high school students who are going to give blood at either the Thomapple Kellogg or Hastings High School drives, please encourage youi young people to eat a good breakfast or lunch the day of the blood drive. Wc have found over the years that the lack of a good meal before donating blood reduces the nsk of getting light headed and passing out after the donation process." she added The Barry County Chapter. American Red Cross is a member agency of the Barry Coun­ ty United Way BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT BOY, Andrew Herbet l^mance. bom at Naval Hospital - Camp. Lcjuine. N ( on March 26. 1994 at 5 10 a m to CpI D J Lamance and wife. Claudia, weighing 7 lbs . 6*a ozs. and 20’/: inches long Grandparents are David and Gloria Lamancc of Nashville and Herb and Roxie Andlcr. Nashville Five generations gather... Celebrating five generations are Mildred Hull seated front center; Donald Kosbar seated front left, eldest son; Dan Kosbar sunding right, eldest grandson; Shannon Lewis standing left, great grandaughter. and I»yan Lewis setting front nght. great great grand son. Cody Lewis. Also a great great grandson is being held by mom Alma Lenz to mark her 80th birthday Alma Lenz w ill celebrate her 8()th birthday Friday. Apnl 15 Carl, her husband of 57 years, and their children would like to extend an invitation to all her family and fnends to help her celebrate this special day with a bir­ thday card shower in her honor Her address is 7035 Garbow Rd . Middleville. MI 49333. f Woodland NEWS .. Joe LaFurgey of WOOD TV. Channel 8. Grand Rapids, and a camera crew, came to Cunningham's Acre Saturday morning while Lakewood Ambulance volunteers were get­ ting ready for the Sunday ambulance volunteer dinner While the TV crew members -ere in the area, it was necessary to transport Vem Newton to Butterworth Hospital, and the newspeople followed along and took pictures of Betty Bcgcrow and Rose Emery taking Vem out of lhe ambulance and into the hospital Both ambulance personnel were in­ terviewed there al that time The film was broadcast with commentary by LaFurgey Saturday evening at 6 p.m. It was pointed out that very few volunteer ambulance companies are still in service, and that volunteer ambulance personnel, like volunteer firemen, are paid. After they pay for their own training and uniforms, which comes to several hundred dollars, they are paid 50 cents an hour when they are on a run or dispatching. This sometimes covers their gasoline expenses to get from home to where they are needed The TV news segment also said that the am­ bulance cost* $100,000 a year to operate to serve approximately 8.000 residents of lhe area Most of this money comes from in­ surance companies' payment for transporta non of patient*, but the monthly benefit din­ ners are also necessary, as membership payments from • patrons who wish to be covered by the ambulance service The ambulance service now has 22 trained volunteers and many more trained first responders Some shots of the crew preparing the Sun­ day dinner also were shown in the news report An added note is that the ambulance crew served more than 300 dinners Sunday and made a profit of more than $900. all of which will go directly into ambulance expenses to help serve the people of the area Another added note is lhat Vem Newton was not kept at the hospital, but returned home in a private car a few hours later. The next ambulance benefit dinner al Cunn­ ingham's Acre will be on Mothers' Day. May 8. Joyce Wcinbrecht ha., changed the blood pressure clinic at the Wixxlland Eagle-., formerly on a Friday. This is doe to her new part-1 me employment as Barry County Veterans Agent. The clinic will be held before the Commission on Aging meal is served at noon Apnl 20 and each month hereafter on the third Wednesday at noon. Any Barry County resident may come to the meal site and have blood pressure checked at lhat time. Shirley Kilmer, secretary of the Woodland School Alumni Association, says she needs information about lhe current location or ad­ dress of the following former students of Woodland School: Class of 1917. Wilmer Blocher Dittman and Dort* Royer Teeter; Class of 1924. Agatha Smith Sawdy; Class of 1927. Glenna Blocher VanLente. Elsie Rogers Myer and Mildred Guy Waller Hubbell; Class of 1931. Keith McMillen; Class of 1933. Paul Woodman. Alice Walker Keeler. Arlene Mohler Reahm and Eugene Anderson; Class of 1934. Dons Perkins McAllister and Dorothy Beardsley Mitchell; class of 1945. Richard Bailey; Class of 1949. Richard Engle; Class of 1951. Jamcv Ackley; Class of 1954. Kendall Coppess and Jerry Cobb; Class of 1956. Wayne Hef fiebower. David Coppess. Sally Luttrell San­ chez and Hazel Price Scobey; Class of 1957. James Cudney and David McClelland; Class of I960. Lyndell Triffet. Donald Zimmerman and Michael Hurd. Class of 1961. Richard Zimmerman and Sidman Williams; and Class of 1963, Janice Dunn Brace. Rodney Town­ send and John MacLeod. Former teachers whose current addresses arc needed are William Anderson. Donald McCormack. William Randall. Madeline Davis. Alex Ebneth and Merrill Patterson. Anyone with any information about where mail for these people should be sent should write Shirley Kilmer at 170 West Broadway. Woodland 48897 or call her at 367-4031. The Woodland Township Fire Department responded to a grass fire north of the village late Saturday afternoon. Winds have been severe the last few days and the DNR has not been issuing burning permits, but people per­ sist tn starting fires without checking about a permit, causing area fire departments many runs A burning moratorium has been declared from April 16 through May 16 and no burning permits will be issued during that lime, no matter w hat lhe weather conditions arc. There is a fine for burning without a permit. Recent overnight visitors at the Victor Ackardt home were Dr and Mrs Richard Thai in of Evanston. Ill Saturday dinner guests were Steve and Kathy Starr and Robin. Victor's grand­ daughter and great granddaughter. This was 3*4 year old Robin's first time to gather eggs from real nests at great-grandpa's hen house Connie Tasker Jackson will celebrate her 80th birthday on Sunday. April 24. A card shower is in order Send any birthday com­ munications to 720 Sixth Ave.. Lake Odessa. 48849 Edith Buxton and Barbara Brodbeck left home last Monday morning for Rat Rock. N.C.. to see Edith's mother. Hilda Jones, and her sister and brother-in-law. Joyce and Bruce Marstellar. They got as far as Southport. Ind . south of Indianapolis, when the transmission on the car broke They stayed there and got some repairs made, and then returned home on Wednesday. Mother, sister and family were disappointed that the trip was not com­ pleted as planned Last week was spring break at Lakewood schools, and all the students and teachers en­ joyed it Many children came to the library for books to read while school was out and several asked when lhe story hour will start again (Probably in June.) Several college students were home and some families went away for all or part of the vacation. New books at the library include •Disclosure" by Michael Crichton, which is doing well on the best seller lists right now . and is about lhe currently faddish subject of by Catherine Lucas Kindergarten and first-grade students (from left) Jane Vierzen, Hebecca Walters, Angie Mitchell, Amelia Johnson and Andrew Sutter take a turn at digging for the foundation of the new Lakewood Christian School. sexual harassment, except that the harassment is reversed from the usual Wc have a new three-novel volume of the "Cal who — " series by Lillian Jackson Braun This volume includes "The Cat Who Saw Red." "The Cat Who Played Brahms" and "The Cat Who Played Post Office." None of these were older volumes of this writer's work. We also acquired the newest novel in that scries. "The Cal Who Came to Breakfast ’’ Fans of Qwilleran and Koko will be delighted by these Two new paperback romances were also purchased They are "Lore of Raven's Peak" by Catherine Coulter and "Kingdom of Dreams" by Judith McNacjht. both very popular writers. Ground was broken Sunday afternoon for a new building at Lakewood Christian School on M-50 cast of Lake Odessa The foundation will be poured soon and on June 15 or 16. men plan to lake a week off and have a "school raising" similar to an old-fashioned bam raising. It is planned that the children will be in the new building when school re­ opens in August. Beth Allen and her mother. Cheryl, went to Central Michigan University Thursday of spr­ ing break to be at the Michigan state level geography contest sponsored by the National Geographic organization and magazine The top 100 fourth through eighth grade geography students from lhe entire state were at the meet, and among that number, there were only eight girls These state final* will be televised on Chan­ nel 35 on Sunday. May 29. if anyone wishes to hear lhe level of the questions. Cheryl Allen. Woodland Township Clerk, said that countries, boundaries and political divisions have been changing so fast that the questions could not be taken from any texts or even the most current atlas, but came directly from the news media She also said that she and Beth enjoyed the experience. SAVE MONEY "TOP QUALITY SALES AND SERVICE AT A LOW PRICE" t! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to c the editor as a means of expressing * CARPET and VINYL SALE (In home & business showings) * CARPET and FURNITURE CLEANING * LOW, LOW PRICES an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: Tetters ot the ' KEY CLEANING SERVICES ft COMPLETE COMMERCIAL and RESIDENTIAL SERVICE 948-8381 TOM FRITH • DAVID MCWILLIAMS, COOWNERS Editor’, Hastings Banner, P.,0. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 SAVE MONEY PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed text amend men a to the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on April 20,1994 commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 South Norns Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following items to be considered at said public heating include the following: 1 The proposed amendment of Subsection 4.19.C.3. pertaining to home occupations so as to identify the persons who may operate the same and to grant the Planning Com­ mission authority to approve up to three assistants not residing on the premises. 2. The proposed amendment of Subsection 4 19.C.4. so as to provide that no home occupation shall be conducted which would constitute a nuisance or annoyance to adjoining residents by reason of noise, smoke, odor, electrical disturbance, traffic, parking, or lighting. 3 The proposed further amendment of Section 4.19.C by the addition of new subsec­ tions “9.” and "IO." pertaining to home occupations so as to provide that no article of serv.ee shall be sold or offered for sale on the premises except as is clearly produced on the premises by the home occupation or is clearly Incidental and directly related to the principle activity constituting the home occupation, to provide for home occupations being subject to annual inspection, and to provide for possible revocation of home occupation special use permits 4. The proposed repeal of Section 4.4 pertaining to the moving of buildings. 5 The proposed repeal of Section 4.5 pertaining to the razing of buildings. 6 The proposed repeal of Section 4.26 pertaining to the repair and clean up of damag ed or destroyed buildings Written comments will be received from any Interested persons concerning the forego­ ing by the Prairieville Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on Apm 20. 1994, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. The Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map and Master Land Use Plan pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing All interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Prairieville Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of pnnted material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Sheri Armlntrout, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14. 1994 Legal Notices NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING VACATWO A FORDO* OF JEFFERSKJN STREET BETWEEN GRANT STREET AND COLFAX STREET Notice is horoby giv«n that the Hasting* City Council will hold a public booring in the City Coun­ cil Chamber* 102 $ Broadway. Hailing* Michigan on Monday April 25 1994 at 7:43 p.m. to hoar ob­ jections or comment* on the vocation ol lhe follow ing Jefferson Street in the plot of Grant a Second Addition from a line extending from the Northweal corner of Lol 10 Block 6 of said plat then South to the Southeaat corner of Lol 8. Bloch 5 ol aaid plat, thence toil to the Southeaat comer of Lot 9. Bloch 6. of said plot, thence North to the point of beginn­ ing. The City reserve* on Eoaement to conatruct ond mointoin any and oil utllitiea under and through the above described portion of Jefferaon Street, a vacated afreet. The City ol Halting* ihall not be reaponaible to that owner* ol property adja­ cent to laid eoaement lor any damage which may result to driveway*, walkway*. parking area*, tree* or shrub*, or other improvement* on aaid property by reason ol laying, maintaining, repair­ ing ond operating aaid utllitiea. but the City of Moating* ihall be reaponaible to such owner* for realoring. grading, ond seeding of *oid property. The burden ond benefit ol thia Eoaement ia intend­ ed. so for o* moy be to otloch and run with lhe land. Written objection* may be filled with the City Clerk prior to the hearing The City will provide nece»»ory reasonable aid* ond service* upon five day* notice to the Clerk of the City of Hosting*. 102 S Broadway or call 616-945 2468 or TOO call relay aervice I 800-648 3777 Shoran Vickery City Clerk (4/11) Synopeia ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Tueadoy April 5. 1994 at 7 30 p.m. Board member* all preaent Also 16 citizens and gueita preaent Fire Dept report received Board of Review report received Noiae. trash ond junk cor complaint received Approved additional $150 for fire dept. saw purchase Approved 2 Scott Air Pok purchaae. Approved 2 Weal Shore Mtce. Controct* Approved 199^-95 Departmentol Budget Designated Halting* City Bonk main depoiitory Approved $600 YMCA Summer program donation Approved $500 Bernard Museum donation Approved $5000 WAEM5 tubiidy Approved monthly meeting date* Approved office hour* lor assessor ond supervisor Approved auditor* proposal A citizen discussed hor*• arena plan* Bills read and approved Darlene Horper Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller Supervisor (4'14) NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY can 945-9554 NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE DefouIt having been mode in the conditions ol a certain mortgage mode the 21st day ol July. 1978 executed by JEFFREY SCOTT TRAVIS as Mor tgogor to HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN FA doing business at Hastings. Michigan as Mortgagee and recorded in the Office ol the Register ol Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan on July 24 1978 in Liber 237 ol mortgages on Page 288 which was as*um ed by SUZANNE K ARENS os Mortgagor to HASTINGS SAVINGS 8 LOAN FA on March 8 1989 which mortgage there is claimed at the date ol this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty Three ond 55 100 ($9,283.55) Dollars lor principal ond interest, ond per diem .merest Irom the dote ol February 28 1994, at the rote ol 11.00% per cent, no suit or proceeding at low or in equity hav­ ing been instituted to recover the debt or ony pari of the debt secured by said mortgage and the power of sole in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday at April 27. 1994 at 2:00 p.m at East front door ol the Courthouse of the City of Hastings. Michigan, that being the place lor holding the foreclosure sales for the County ol Barry, there will be offered for sale ond sold to the highest bidder at public out tian of venue, for the purpose ol satisfying the amount* due and unpaid upon aaid mortgage together with interest thereon at (11.00%) percent per annum, ond a* otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the legal costs ond charges for sole, including the attorney fee* at provided by law in said mortgage the lands and premises in said mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed os follows, to-wii The South one-bail ol Lot 4. EXCEPT the West 12 feet thereof, and Lot 5 EXCEPT rhe West 12 feet thereof of Block 6. of 8.J Grant's Addition to the City, formerly Village of Hostings Barry County Michigan, according to the recorded plot thereof The length of redemption period under M.S.A Section 27A 3240 MZ I Section 600 3240 (1948) is six (6) months Dated March 29 1994 SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER By Jeffrey I. You ng* mo (P4G393) Attorney for Hastings Savings 8 Loan FA BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945 3495 (4/21) NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permit* CASE NO SP 4 94 - Della Round* (applicant) Robert E. Titus, (property owner) LOCATION At 6220 M 66 on the North side bet ween Guy and Clark Rd*, in Sec. 14. Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for on elderly parent MEETING DATE: April 25. 1994 TIME: 7.M p m PLACE Community Room in the Cour’* < Low Building at 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan Interested person* desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the bearing. Persons In­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use application Is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 94 8 4800 for further information. The County of Barr> will provide ncceaaory ouxiliory ad* and services, such a* signers for the hearing impaired ond audio topes of printed material* being considered at the meeting to In­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting, hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary a kJ* ar service* should contact the County of Barry by writing or cofling the following: Judith A. Peter­ son. Coordinator. 220 W Slate Street. Hasting*. Ml 49058. (616) 948 4891 Nancy L Boersma Barry County Clerk (4/14) 1994 Business and industry Progress issue 8,000 copies published as an insert to the Hastings Banner Ann Landers Donate used hearing aids Dear Ann laindcrs: In July 1992. your col­ umn gave hundreds of people lheir lives hack - children and adults who were lost because they were no longer able to hear You asked your readers to donate their used hearing aids to Hear Now. a national, non­ profit organization dedicated to providing hearing aids and cochlear implants to lowincome children and adults Your compas­ sionate readers donated thousand* of hearing aids and helped hundreds of people The donated hearing aids were cither ex­ changed for newer technology, reconditioned and dispensed, or salvaged for their parts. Many of the exchanged aids were repaired and distributed to children in Third World countries Since your column highlighted our mission, the value of the devices and services provided exceeded $702,000 The effects of improved hearing on the lives of the people MARRIAGE LICENSES: Airline ticket game Gilbert VanSolkema. Shelbyville and Eunice lone Holley. Shelbyville Ronald Lawrence Gould. Dowling and Beth Christcna Stafford. Dowling. Stephen Allen Palmer. Delton and Kelli Jo Skaggs. Delton. Richard Eugene Lamaire. Delton and Judith Ann Wood. Delton. Gregg Edward Morris. Battle Creek and Renee Michelle Lacey. Battle Creek. Richard Dean Heikkila. Middleville and Wendec Sue Long. Middleville Christopher Dale Rhodes. Nashville and Brenda Faye Zinger. Nashville "Life without my library­ card— I'd sooner surrender my driver's license." Betty Hunt, North Little Rock, Ark. Libraries change lives. Support your library. Aaerican Library Association As an advertiser in this special issue, tell what part you and your business have, and will continue to play in creating and maintaining the quality of life that has given Barry County the reputation as a “Great Place to Live & Work". Contact Jerry, Denise, Phyllis or Scott 945-9554 1952 N. Broadway Hastings, Ml 49058 Dear Ann lauiders: •'Andy" and I have been together for three years, even though we live al opposite ends of the country. We manage to sec one another three or four times a year I love Andy, but there's a problem he procrastinates Wc take turns visiting and split lhe cost of the tickets. My next visit is coming up soon. Six weeks ago. I paid cash for my ticket. 1 told Andy to please send me a check for his share right away because I needed it to make my rent. I reminded him 10 days later, and twice since then. So far. no check. I have three options, (a) cash tn the ticket, lake a $50 loss and leach him a lesson, (b) in­ sist he send a check for his half immediately or 1 will cancel my trip, or (c) say nothing and when it's his turn to buy a ticket, keep him waiting and give him a taste of his own medicine. I’m not into game playing, but I am very annoyed, h's not the money. Ann. it’s Andy’s lack of consideration that bums me up. What should I do? —LaContessa Del Corona Dear Contessa: None of the above. It would be much simpler if each of you bought your own ticket. As you know, airline discounts for advance purchases are fabulous. When Andy's pro­ crastination hits him in the wallet, he may shape up. Don't protect dad Dear Ann lenders: i am a )6-year-vld with a very heavy burden on my shoulders. I hope you can help me. Here’s the situation; In May 1992. my mom was hit by a car. She had brain surgery, and the trauma brought back a manic depressive condition she had shaken 10 years earlier Mom has Tall annoyance Dear Ann lenders: Two questions annoy the daylights out of me "How tall are you?" usually followed by "Do you play basketball7" I write this letter with the hope that you can convince some of your readers lhat those are tiresome and rude questions. I happen to be much taller than average It seems I can never enter a new social situation, whether it's going to a restaurant for dinner or to a party, without immediately being asked those same dumb questions I'll bet nt- one would dream of asking a stranger "How short are you?" or "How much do you weigh?" The automatic assumption that all tall peo­ ple play basketball is idiotic. Please make this point. - Colorado Dear Colorado: You made it. and I thank you. One very tall man I know who tired of the basketball question responded with "No. Are you a jockey?" Don't hit back Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to comment on your statement. “It is never appropriate for a man to strike a woman.’’ I have a problem with that. What if the woman hits you first7 I have seen women slap men on numerous occasions. If anyone ever hit me. man or woman. I would not hesitate to hit that person back. That's how you get respect - Nobody ’* Patsy Dear Nobody : Hitting back does not "get respect." It merely escalates the violence. These days, with so many guns out there, I don't recommend it. Gem of the Day: It pays to be choosy. Peo­ ple who refuse to accept anything but the best often get it. Ann Landers' latest booklet. “Nuggets and Doozies.” has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightfid. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 15 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggeti. do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Sy ndicate. Inc. Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER May 19,1994 for Michigan week Dedicated to business in Barry County helped, however, is immeasurable Hear Now desperately needs a new supply of used hearing aids Wc receive at least 100 calls a week from people who arc waiting. A nationwide network of kind and generous hearing-aid dispensers and manufacturers has offered to donate professional services to peo­ ple who cannot afford the cost of hearing aids Ann. please ask your readers once again to come to our rescue. The hearing aids lying around in dresser drawers should be mailed in a small box or padded envelope to Hear Now. 9745 E. Hampden Ave.. Suite 300. Denver. Colo 80231 Donors should be sure to enclose their runic and address so we can send them a letter of acknowledgement for tax purposes. Thank you. Ann. for helping once again. — M. Bernice Dinner, Ph. D., president and founder of Hear Now Dear Bernice: Round up your volunteers. 1 know my readers, and they will come through again. Let me know the results on this one been in and out of mental hospitals tor the past six months She is suicidal and needs to be watched constantly My biggest problem right now is my father Since Mom has not been able lo be much of a wife to him. he has found himself a mistress Dad did not tell me about "Denise I learned from friends lhat he had been seen with this woman I asked Dad it this was true, and he said. "Yes. but please keep quiet " He then mid me that he plan* to marry Denise I am in a terrible bind because I don't want to hurt my mother, but when Dad calls every night wiih a lame excuse as to why he will be home late, it makes me furious My mother has no idea what is going on. and Dad assumes that 1 will protect him What is the right thing to do? Torn Apart in California Dear California: Even though you know your parents' marriage is doomed, you should not be forced to act as executioner. Tell your father you want no pan in "protecting" him and that he should inform your mother of his plans lo leave. Let him know you will not take sides but you do insist that he behave responsibly and quit sneaking around In years to come, you will feel good about having taken the high road and maintained a viable relationship with both your parents 945-9554 Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message, to put together a marketing program that GET'S RESULTS! It’s A Giri! Carl and Brenda Blough of Lowell are the proud parents of Michaela Jane, bom at St. Mary's Hospital on March 31 at 2:47 p.m.. weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 21 inches long. She has a proud sister. Paula Kay at home. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Paul Dykstra of Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Nash Blough of Lowell. Great-grandparents are Mr and Mrs. Harold Welton of Alto and Em­ ma Dykstra of Middleville BOY, Cods Dewaync Clouse, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital. March 5 at 10:03 p.m. to Min­ nie Kidder and Cliff Clouse. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 5*4 ozs. and 21*6 inches long GIRL. Emily Grace, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 14 at 8:06 a.m. to Michael and Shclisa Cusack. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lb*.. 4M ozs. and 19*6 inches long. BOY, Christopher Marvin, bom at Pennock Hospital at 10:53 p.m to Mr and Mrs. Mar­ vin Hom. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 13'6 ozs. and 21 *6 inches long. BOV. Matthew Ryan, bom at Pennock Hospital, on March 21 at 11:35 a.m. to Bradley and Janet Scott. Nashville, weighing 10 lbs . 2*6 ozs and 21 *6 inches long GIRL, Alexis Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 22 at 8 15 a.m to Tammy Postema and Henry Arens. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 10 ozs and 19 inches long. GIRL. Beretta Mackenzie, bom at Pennock Hospital, on March 22 at 2 31 p.m to Angela Barumus and Thad Fisher. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . I *4 oz and 19 inches long GIRL. Ashley Lien, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 23 al 1147 a m to Rebec­ ca and Gregory Day. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs . 9 ozs and 21 inches long GIRL. Britany Michelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 24 at 2:36 p.m to Johnnie and Kendra Hicks, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 4*6 ozs and 19 inches long. BOY. Nicholas John, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 25 at 11:51 a.m. to Ruben and Carie Mercado. Kentwood, weighing 8 lbs., 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Mckinnon Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 26 a: 12:50 a.m. to Rebec ca Dutcher, Gun Lake, weighing 9 lbs.. 2'4 ozs. and 21 16 inches long. BOY, Dustyn Curtis, bom at Pennock Hospital on March 28 at 5:52 to Shawn and Shelby Gray. Caledonia, weighing 9 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 22Vi inches long. GIRL, Katclynn Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on March 28 at 7:58 a m. to An­ toinette (Krause) and Wayne Varney. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 6M ozs. and 19 in­ ches long BOY, Zachary Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospital, on March 29 at 9:29 p.m. to Darlene and Jeff Beggs. Alto, weighing 4 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 1916 inches long BOY, Curtis James, bom al Pennock Ho pital. on March 29 at 8:53 p.m to Mark and Poppy Root. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 13*6 ozs. and 2156 inches long. BOY, Carl Phillip, bom at Pennock Hospital, on March 30 at 12:27 p.m. to Bridget and Scott Franson. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs . 3 ozs. and 22 inches long GIRL, LcTitia Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital, on March 31 at 12 32 a.m. to Tracy Harris and Steve Vickery. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 10 ozs. and 20^6 inches long BOY. Joseph Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital, on March 31 at 3 27 p m to Brian and Denise Decker. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs . IOVy ozs and 20 inches long BOY. Dylan Jon. bom at Community Hospital in Battle Creek. April 6. at 9 31 a m to Darren and Julie Fisher and welcomed home by sister. Lindsey, weighing 8 lbs . 3 ozs. and 20 inches long Grandparents are Rick and Sally Willie and Jon Sullivan of Battle Creek. Mike and Nina Faye of Hawthorne, Nevada; Russ and Sylvia Hoevc, Nashville �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14. 1994 — Page 9 From Time to Time The Barry County farm by loyce F. Weinbrecht Early in the organization of Michigan coun­ ty and township governments, several elements of society were given priority Officials were selected and elected to attend to lhe needs of the people just coming to settle this area. Every first town meeting looked for people and funds to take care of roads, schools and lhe care of the indigent, the aged, the orphans, the infirm and the insane Funding of early governments was a real concern and taxes were assessed to pay the bills as early as the 1830s. In 1830. Barry County was planning for all of these items. Superintendents of the poor were elected. There was no asylum for the in­ sane in early Michigan into the 1840s Men­ tally ill patients were cared for at home and when that became impractical or impossible, they were sent lo Chicago for care. The Michigan Asylum for the Insane was later opened in Kalamazoo, which was a help to Barry County Early superintendents of Lhe poor included. Assyria Township. Apnl I. 1994. Henry Mallory and C.P. White. Baltimore T /w-nship. Apnl 2. 1849. Andrew Kelley, and Jacob B Hodges; Barry Township. April 6. 1936. Linus Ellison, and Moses Lawrence. Carlton Township, early records are lost; Castleton. Apnl 19. 1842. W.P Wilkinson and Asa Ware. Hastings Township. April 6. 1838. Les i Chase Jr. and Nchcmiah Lovewell; Hope Township. April 1. 1850. George W Baird and H.B Day; Irving Township. April 6. 1840. Fredrick Ingraham. Estes Rich and A.E. Bull. Johnstown Township. April 2. 1838. William Henry Smith and S.V. R. York; Maple Grove. March 25. 1846. James Buck and Eli Lapham; Orangeville. April 5. 1847. Symour Adams. Stephen Nichols. George W Bugt>rc and Joseph Cote. Pnuneville. 1842. Di R Milter and John Patten; Rutland. April 2. 1847. Frednck Gun and Abel Rice; Thomappte. March 6. 1838. Henry Leonard and Ben­ jamin Cummings; Woodland. April 1842. Nchcmiah Lovewell and Orlien Jordan; Yankee Springs. April 1. 1839. James Norns. James Hoskins and Estes Rich. After the superintendents of the poor were selected, it was their assignment to find board and room for the paupers and orphans at the lowest rates possible. On Dec. 31. 1849. the superintendents resolved that informtion preparatory to purchasing land and building a county poor house be solicited and brought to their next annual session. Things went along without further action on the matter until 1853. when the subject of a poor house and poor farm again was brought up. W.W. Ralph was appointed as their agent <o get the information needed to obtain a suitable farm for the purpose of caring for lhe poor. On Oct. 11. 1854. a tax of $800 was assess­ ed on the taxable property of lhe county to be applied to the purchase of such a farm R N. Hanna, of Irving. D.G. Robinson and Hiram Lewis of Hastings were appointed as a com­ mittee to select a proper location for such a farm. This committee reported their findings on Jan. 2. 1855. but the board did not adopt their recommendations. On Jan. 3. 1855, the board gave power to another committee made up of John Miles, O.B. Sheldon and Silas Bowker, who were instructed to use their judgment and purchase a suitable property as soon as possi­ ble. They purchased 100 acres on Section 27 from John L. McLellan The deed for this transaction is dated Feb. 17. 1855. The pnce was $3,500. They drew the money for the purchase from the Barry County Treasury. James Cutler was living on the property at the time of this purchase The property was located three mites east of the village of Hastings on the hanks of the Thomapple River There were already buildings on the Doing laundry in a pounding tub, as it was done on the County Farm. Stacking hay by hand as it was done on the Barry County Farm. 2(f property A new frame building, long, low and narrow was built to house the poor Hastings School District *2 had a log school located near the property. It burned in 1855 and James Cutler had helped to build a new one near the site, again built of logs. Mr. Cutter made benches and seats out of logs for the school. This school became known as the County Farm School. In 1869 the district was split into two separate districts, two new schools were built, one was to become Quimby, the other was known as Pratt. A village to be called Barry was platted out in the area of the County Farm. 16 blocks of eight lots each. This plan was filed with the Kalamazoo Land Office, but lhe village never developed Meanwhile the County Farm was operating This was a working farm, and while subsidiz­ ed by the county, it was expected that the farm would be as self supporting as possible. The County Farm idea was not new to this area The concept was an old one carried out in other states as well as in other Michigan counties for many years. It was fell that there was merit in people who were unable to make their way for whatever reason, should make some attempt al work. Anyone able to. was expected to work. Chores on the farm, work in the fields, keep­ ing lhe house, cooking and doing laundry were assigned lo residents, with different levels of success. Crop reports in the early ledgers from the Barry County Farm, for the first year. 1855-1856 under the leadership of A. Hub­ bell. Overseer, were listed as follows: 162 bushels of wheal. 175 bushels of ear com. 25 bushels of potatoes. 75 bushels of oats. 400 pounds of pork, butchered. 222 pounds of flour on hand. 4 live hogs or. farm, 45 pounds of butter on hand Nov. 29. 1856. and 30 acres of wheat on the ground (planted) Crops were sold to help support the residents of lhe farm. Wheat was the main cash crop, but other crops were turned into cash when there was an excess of the product or a bill to be paid. Beef hides were sold when cattle were butchered as well as any extra beef, pigs. hay. com. potatoes, eggs Wool and lambs also were often sold as was garden produce. A list of lhe 1855-1856 inmates shows that 15 people were cared for that year at »hc farm, slaying for periods of time ranging from one week, one day. to 24 weeks during that very first year. The fiscal year began Oct. 1 of each year and ended on Sept. 30. A detailed listing of products sold, traded and purchased was carefully kept, along with the pnce of each item, whether sold, purchased or traded. The list of items purchased was long and in­ clusive. They bought tea. hams, sugar, maple sugar, dried apples, oatmeal, candles, white fish, vinegar, whiskey, salt, calico, gingham. i860 map of Hastings Township Hastings Township Map showing location of the Barry County Farm. print cloth, shoes, tobacco, thread, coffee, molasses, soda saieratus. liquid soap by the barrel, brooms by the dozen, rat traps and rice, just to list a few. Household goods purchased in 1858 includ­ ed eight straw beds, five mattresses. 10 bed quilts, eight pairs of pillow cases. 10 pillows, eight window curtains, one set of chairs, five bedsteads and three sheets. Some of the local merchants named in the ledgers were Leander Lapham. Maple Grove. H.A. Goodyear. Ackleys. Stebbins. F. Fuller and Baker; Hadley and Lemke. A.A. Knap­ pens. L. Phelps. Boltwood and Grant. Roberts and Striker. Grant and Spaulding. Barlow and Goodyears, W. Bailey and Son. Henry Jones. Kappens and Goodyears. Quim­ by General Store and Post Office and many others There were two deaths that first year. On Oct. 21. 1855. one coffin was purchased for Mrs. Young s babe for $1.25 and doth for a shroud cost 25 cents. A County Cemetery was established in 1855 on the land west of the farm buildings Here the buna) of County Farm residents could be made if the persons had no other place available. A search of the records of the infirmary records is now in progress. At this time there are about 70 burials that are know n to have been made there. This study is not completed as yet. From 1855 to 1877 the farm served the county, cared for the ill, the orphaned, the in­ digent and the insane to the best of their ability in the long low white frame bonding built in 1855 Babies were bom there, sometimes placed for adoption, sometimes mother and babe were sent home with their families, or placed in a job situation. A few of the babies died and were buried next door in the County Cemetery. In 1873 the bookkeeping systems became more sophisticated, giving date of admission, name. age. cause for admission, sex of in­ mate, nationality, when resident left, sometimes where they were discharged to and where they were buried if lhe discharge was be death. The fiscal year continued to be from Oct. I through Sept. 30. The insane began to be transported to Kalamazoo and the ••feebleminded” began being sent to Coldwater State School, to Caro and to Lapeer. This kept the population changing constantly. In 1874 a tally of inmates for the year was done by nationality. There were 16 Americans, three Irish, four Canadians, and one Dane for a total of 24. with an average of 12 inmates per day that year. Residents of the poor farm were sent out to work as hired men and hired girls Some made it and became part of the community Many returned after a time. Sometimes farmers would take the men to work during planting and harvest time only. Many went out and returned time after time William McDonald was an example of many admissions. He first arrived on Feb 10. 1897. listed as being from Hastings. He was 18 years old. No reference was made in the admission to give a clue to his physical pro­ blems. He was out of the infirmary during the later part of 1897. but returned again on Dec. 6. 1897. On April 21. 1898. he was sent to U.B.A. Hospital in Grand Rapids to "have limbs straightened. " His age was given as 19. He returned on Dec. 12. 1898. and stayed un­ til Jan 18. 1899 His address was given as Detroit. He stayed until Jan 18. 1899 when he was again discharged He was back on Jan. 2. 1901. leaving again on March 20. 190) On Aug 19. 1901. he was readmitted, age given as 23 He again left on Sept. 10. 1901. He was not heard from again until June 17. 1926. when he was admitted again. Age given was 49 His address was given as a transit He was discharged again on Jan. 14. 1926. The reason for discharge given was: "would not comply " No feet. Would hit others with cane Epileptic. There is no notation about where he was sent to be cared for Willie Orsbome. 11 years old. arrived al the Poor Farm with his mother and siblings The mother and the siblings left within a few days, but Willie stayed on. Thcv came on March 30. 1871 On July 15. 1871. Will was sent to live with Mr Chceseman The overseer noted that on July 15. 1871. "Gave Mr Cheeseman cash to buy Willie Osborne some clothes, for pants and coat $1. On Aug. 31. 1871. Willie Osborne returned from Mr Cheeseman s Sometimes families or friend*, would at­ tempt to help inmates out by giving them work and a place to live. These placements didn't always work out well, either, and the person would be readmitted to the farm population J tz - A list of first group of inmates of the Barry County Farm. OPEN HOUSE ApriH6th 417th FROM 2 to 4 PM - fcrfttfoneMj tally Wasted! 1102 S. Broadway, Hastings 3 bedroom, maintenance-free exterior, 3 blocks from schools. FRIfNOS DON'T Ol FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK. 948-2181 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. TO BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesdays, April 20, 1994. commencing at 7:30 o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hail. 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered include, In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Thomas and Krystyna Dailey for rezoning of property located at 1618 Heath Road in the Township. The property is currently zoned in various zoning district classifications (residential, agricultural), and commercial). The applicants seek rezoning to the “Cl" office district and "C-3" General Business zoning district classification. The property is an irregularly shaped parcel extended from Heath Road to the Thomapple River 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Com­ mission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charier Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the forego­ ing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on April 20, 1994, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By Barbara Bedford. Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49056-9725 (616) 948-2194 331 & 414 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14, 1994 Quiz Bowl winners go to Hillsdale The "Wilh One-Half of Our Brain Tied Behind Our Back-Just to Make it Fair" Academic Quiz Bowl team has won lhe right to represent Hastings at lhe Twin Valley competition al Hillsdale tomorrow (April 15). The team members, Jeremy Stouse. Matt Hartman, Sbellic Schantz. Matt Johnston and captain Aaron Schantz competed over two weeks in March against six other competitors, wilh each team playing twice for a possible 400 points. Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. ave many people, thirsty for knowledge would dehydrate" _ ■Mary Jo Tetrick age 12 Daleville, Ind. .ihrariea change The Academic Quiz Bowl champs at Hastings High School are (around the table from left) Jeremy Strouse, Matt Hartman. Shellie Schantz, Matt Johnston and captain Aaron Schantz. The name of the team is: "With One-half of Our Brain Tied ■ Behind Our Back-Just to Make it Even ’ Health Occupation Students of America students from Hastings High who placed in the recent state competition pose for a photo. They are (front row, left to right) Vai Spicer. Mary Elliot, (second row) Jason Neymetyer. Jody Harston and James Ramirez. SHELTER, continued from page 2 Two HOSA students to go to national competition by the board. Marjorie Radant proposed omitting the 'closed" session wording and other commis­ sioners unanimously agreed to amend the resolution. Commissioners still have the right to consider a closed session on the matter at another lime. In discussion of the ’closed session" word­ ing. Doster pointed out that a two-thirds vote of the County Board is necessary to go into closed session whereas the resolution under consideration could be passed by a simple majority. He also said that agreement to go into closed session cannot be voted on in advance of having a closed session on a future date. The vote must be take just prior to entering a closed session. "I have a problem with us committing ourselves to something that requires a larger percentage vote than the document itself be­ fore us." Doster said. John Gales, county planning and zoning director who previously managed tl»e shelter and was included in the investigation, said the County Board's resolution was a com­ plete surprise to him "in as much as Com­ missioner Moore, who called for the investi­ gation. called garbage by some members of lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners, had promised to inform me of any actions "I also believed we bad a commitment to conduct the public's business in public," Gates said. "It was my own commitment to public disclosure, as well as that of Mrs. (Julie) Mitchell (former animal control officer who also is mentioned in lhe investigation), that allowed false allegations against us. as well as our personal and private liver to be aired in public and caused us to be helo up to pub­ lic scrutiny and ridicule. "We still believe the public business should be conducted m public and that the public has a right to know the true facts of the so-called Sbeltergate' investigation, which is approaching a cost of $70.000...," Gates said. "The allegations against us were sold from lhe Courthouse like a cheap pocket novel for $25 per copy without regard for fact. Action or proof. Why would those same commis­ sioners now want to keep lhe final chapter secret, even from those of us who were ac­ cused? "I commend Commissioner Doster for having the integrity to voce against this res­ olution of secrecy." Gates said. The students of the Health Occupation Students of America at Hastings High School did very well in state HOSA competition this spring, with two earning the right to go lo the National Competition in Ncshville, Tennessee in June 20-25. Jason Neymeiycr earned a first place in veterinary assistance and James Ramirez also earned a first in extemporaneous speaking. Both will compete in the national HOSA contest. Jody Harston. won a third place in reserve break, and Vai S[ er placed in lhe lop eight KALAMAZOO - Lucy C. Sexton, 74. passed away at University Hospital after an extended illness of emphysema. She was bom on November 22, 1919 in Kalamazoo the daughter of John W. and Beulah (Keister) Brown. Mrs. Sexton grew up in lhe Kalamazoo area. On May 29, 1940 she was mamed to Harvey E. Sexton who preceded her in death. Mrs. Sexton spent most of her married life in Hast­ ings, where she raised her family and worked. She recently moved from Florida to Ann Arbor, living at Brookhaven Manor. Mrs. Sexton enjoyed life fully and dearly loved being with her family and friends, espe­ cially her grandchildren. Her family is greatful to have had the opportunity to have her close by the past few months. Mrs. Sexton is survived by her daughter, Dolores and her husband Thomas Chapell of Ann Arbor; two grandchildren who reside in Ann Arbor, Charles Chapell and his wife. of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY lupporc your library. Library Association Summer Youth Tennis instructor ECRETARIES The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a Head Tennis Instructor to teach youth In the YMCA summer tennis program. Interested parties must be 18 or older and have tennis experience as competitors and as an instructor. Interested parties should apply at the YMCA Office. 234 E. State, Hastings. Please no phone calls. WE E K SXBQBDffiBSSCTISBBa APRIL 25-29,1994 Brabs; her three sisters, Sally Taylor and Jean Elkins of Kalamazoo and Jane Krause of Spring Lake; many nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Saturday, April 9 at lhe First Congregational Church of Ann Arbor wilh the Reverend Dorothy Lenz officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe American Lung Association. Arrangements by lhe Muehlig Funeral Home, Ann Arbor. R & T INSTANT GARAGES DEA1ERF0R Bosses Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the. COVERS William Hartland Sweet GREENHOUSES • BOAT SUITERS • WUSE • CE SHANTIS • ANO MORE Banner Secretaries Contest 3 names will be drawn and those 3 will receive valuable prizes from local merchants including: • Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore • Bosley Pharmacy • JCPenney • Hodges Jewelry • Lifestyles • County Seat • • • • • • • Gilmore Jewelers Felpausch ICS Travel Mary’s Hair and Nails Hastings Chrysler King’s Music Center Mexican Connexion Names will be announced in the April 28 issue of The Banner. j Sec re tan Name. I Boss Name_____ Mall or fax us your secretary's name by Monday, April 25th. Fax Number: 945*5192. DISPLAY MODEL AT 5560 MC KEOWN RD. • HASTINGS. Ml 49058 TIM & ROBERTA (616) 948-3017 Most Popular Sizes LENGTH WBTN 12' 12' 22' 5' x x x x 20‘ 24* 20' 8' (for Can. Boat, &Molortycleil HDGHT MT AIL PRICE Whelesak PRICE x 8' «wo ‘469 x 8' ‘569 x 8' ‘4W0 ‘1199 x 6'6' ‘259 JOIN OUR CREW DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! We Provide • Training • Free Uniforms • Free Meals • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Company. Area Obituaries, continued Lucy C. Sexton NEWS lives,, in the same category. Mary Elliot placed in the top eight in the HOSA Creed "The students did extremely well this year." said teacher Pat Smith, "and. I’m very proud of them.” ; CLIO - William Hartland Sweet, 76, of Clio passed away March 22, 1994. Mr. Sweet was bom in Chester (Eaton Coun­ ty) on December 29, 1917 lhe son of Wiliam and Daisy (Chapman) Sweet and loving step­ mother, Leone Sweet He graduated from Thomapple Kellogg High School in 1938 and joined the Air Force soon after he served in the military until lhe end of World War II. He lived in Chicago where he trained to be an electrician, lived and worked in Muskegon before moving to Cio in 1950. He worked for AC in Hint until he retired in 1982. He attended Bethany United Methodist Church, was active in the American Legion Post 4158 and UAW 1651. He married Marie Wright on July 3,1943 in Tampa, Florida while stationed nearby. He enjoyed gardening, woodcarving, hunt­ ing, and fishing. He is survived by his wife Marie; three daughters. Roxanne Keller of Mount Pleasant, Jennifer Sweet of Richland, Washington, and Mrs. Martin (Gayle) Starliper of Greenbush; six grandchildren; one brother, Stewart Sweet of Middleville; one sister. Beverly Simon of Caledonia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at the Clio Chape! of Whipple Funeral Homes on March 25, 1994 wilh Reverend Tom Badley officiat­ ing. Interment at West Vienna Cemetery. LEGAL NOTICES RUTLAND CHAJTTTR TOWNSHIP April 6 1994 Regular Board Meeting called to order at 7 30 p.m. Five board members present Commissioner James ond Jeon Gallup Approved closing at Cook Rood on August 26. 27 28 1994 for festival Reports nf Treasurer ond Zoning Administrator Site Comitlee to except bid for Townihip Building Telephone. BANNER 1952 N Broadway P.O. Box 188 or FAX to __________________ 945 5192 Pick up an application at the counter! or DROP OPF at the Banner Office 1215 West State St in Hastings for payment AdfOurnment at B 17 p.m Respectfully submitted Robyn McKenna. Deputy Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards. Supervisor �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14. 1994 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES: 'Little House1 reading projects shown The ‘Little House* projects made by the reading class will be displayed in the Hastings Public Lixary all this week. The students in Alice Gergen's class and their projects are (first now. left to right) Jenniffer Guidet. Nate Carpenter. Jessica Alice Gergen's reading class has been studying pioneers of the United States, including the ‘Little House on the Prairie' series of books. Shown here with their display of things from that era are (first row. left to right) Jeremy Holcomb. Dara Carpenter. Keisha Jordan. Stephanie Arias. Cairns, Rebecca Vipond, Bethany Aspinall. (second row) Rick Cullers. Eli Agee, Brian Holthof, Katie Rogers, Julie Lake, (third row) Christine Randall, Justin Jacobs. Wendi Highes, Nick Baird and Jason Di*es Amber Christy, (second row) Breanne Beach, Nicole Miller, Larry Parrow. John Mix, Jason Frisbee, Nicole Warner, (third row) Rich Gibson. Cal Hammond. Amy Deberry, Bud Cook. Jill Hal and Lori Eberhart. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN LEGAL NOTICES NOTICE 09 PUBLIC HEARING HURT DRIVE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ot the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving of Hurt Drive (Including the cul-de-sac), a private road within the Longview Point Plat (the “Improvements"), from record owners ot land constitut­ ing more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefltted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: File No. 90-124-CZ Hon Richard M. Shuster REPUBLIC BANK CENTRAL. A Michigan Banking Corporation. Plaintiff. CHUIS A. BUNGE ond JULIE A. BUNGE, jointly and severally. Defendants. WILLIAM G. JACKSON. PC. William G Jockion (Pl5388) Roberto R Ballard (P38631) Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 East Walker Street P.O. Box 246 St. Johns. Ml 48879 George E. Reid (P43563} Attorney for Defendants 700 36th Street. S.E Suite 204 G'ond Rapids. Ml 49548 Hurt Drive Road Special Assessment District Those Lots in the Longview Point Plat which abut Hurt Drive (including the cul-de-sac), with the following permanent parcel numbers: 08-007-190-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 016-00, 017-00, 018-00, 019-00, 020-05, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00 024-00, 025-00, 026-00, 027-00 08-007-020-026-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 25th day of April. 1994, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall. 5643 S. Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058, in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters relating to said Improve­ ments. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: March 14. 1994 Shirley R. Case. Clerk Township of Hope NOTICE Of FORECLOSURE SALE 1. On December 15. 1993. the 5th Circuit Court of Barry County. Michigan entered a Judgment In favor of the Plaintiff. Republic Bank — Central, a Michigan Banking Corporation ond against Defen­ dants Chris A. Bunge ond Julie A. Bunge, jointly and severally. 2. On Friday. May 20. 1994. at 2:00 p.m. in the afternoon, at public auction to be held at the steps of the East entrance of the Barry County Cour­ thouse. Hostings. Michigan, in this County, the Court Clerk for Barry County shall offer for sale to the highest bidder all of the right, title ond interest of the Defendants in ond to the following property: Lot 76 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, os recorded in Liber 3 of the with one half of alley on the West side thereof, and also one holt of alley on the South side thereof Which has on address of 1504 North Michigan Hastings. Michigan 49058 Dated March 17. 1994 WILLIAM G JACKSON. P C. By Robert R Ballard (P38631) Attorney for Plaintiff Republic Bank — Central 120 East Walker Street P.O Box 246 St. Johns Ml 48879 (S 12) COMMON COUNCIL Mor ch 28 1994 Common council me! in regulor session m the C. ty Holl Council Chombers Hastings Michigan on Monday March 28 1994 of 7 30 p m Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding 1 Present at roll coll were members Brower Campbell Hawkins Ketchum Jasperse May White, Bleom 2 Pledge to Flog 3. Mayor Gray welcomed Mickey Furrows senior government class to meeting 4 AAoved by Josperse supported by Ketchum that the minutes of March 14 1994 be approved as read and signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk Yeos All Absent none Carried 5 Mr ond Mrs. Don Tubbs were present to discuss the possible lease purchase of parking spoces on the South side of the City Holl parking lot to be used In conjunction with the purchase of the Adrounie house as o Bed and Breakfast which does not have ample parking lor that use They need one space for each lodging room which would require six spaces. They proposed two op lions 1) Sell the first spoces (20x90 ft) from the curb west on the south side of parking lol. 2) Lease for 25 years spaces required. Mr Tubbs stated that a 15 year lease was not long enough II they retire in IS years ond sell, the next person purchasing would hove no parking if the lease could not be renewed. A 5 or >0 year lease was out of the question. He stated that without adequate long term parking they could not go into the Bed ond Breakfast The Adrounie home has set lor five years ond is deteriorating. Joe Bleom, Chairman ol the property committee said both options were discussed and he fell selling was the worst option An easement could put the six spoces from the Iron* to the bock of the lot Councilman Josperse had concerns with both options as they would still hove to use our front entrance to get to the spoces He would like lo sell them enough land lor the parking ond have them use their own driveway lor on entrance Mayor Gray stated that council would like to occommodote them to prevent the con­ tinued deterioration. Chairman Bleom asked if the Tubbs would pay for on opproisal ond survey of the land lor parking and they sold they would The concerns on a long term lease or sole with ease menf to use the city entrance wot a concern if this property was to be sold ond they entrance or land was needed in the future. Councilperson Ketchum stated that she thought it was o great idea for a BAB as did the other members if the parking could be resolved Moved by May. supported by Josperse that the parking matter be referred bock to the Property Committee to work with the Tubbs ond Jeff Mansfield. DPS to further study ond see how much land is needed to occommodote the parking need­ ed with the least amount the City would hove to •ell ond report bock on April 11. 1994 meeting Yeos: Al!. Absent: none. Carried 6 Moved by Compbell supported by Moy that the request from Sherri Cosgrove representing lody Boss Anglers to use Fish Hatchery Pork. Saturday. Moy 14. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. for an an­ nual charity event for disadvantaged children call­ ed "Take a Kid Fishing" which will benefit the Burry County Youth Componion group for 30-32 kids oges 6-16. and Big Brothers. Big Sisters of Kolomazoo with 20-22 kids of no charge be allow­ ed under the DPS ond with proper Insurance with the City nomed os on additional insured. Cosgrove stated that this will be done from shore. Bill John on from the Sheriffs Deportment will have a boat safety program also. Yeas All. Absent: none. Carried. "'7. Invoices read: Chemco Products Inc......................................$1,776.90 T.J. Miller Tree Service................................. $6,025.00 Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the above invoices be approved os reod. Yeas: Bleom. White. Moy. Jasperse. Ketchum. Hawkins. Camp­ bell. Brower. Absent Absent none. Carried. 8. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the correspondence from the Barry County Historical Society. Joyce Weinbrecht; Michael Hook. BC Historical Society; Peg Peuroch. Chrm Historic District Study Comm; Looy Kornstodl Jr.. Elizabeth Beochnou ond Massie Richards, all in support of the Bed and Breakfast in the Adrounie house, be received ond placed on file. Also to In­ clude letter from Thornoppie Gorden Club. Yeos All. Absont: none. Carried. 9 Moved Ly May. supported by Brower that invokes from ATtT for $1,715 ond VWR Scientific $3,607.81 be paid from the Water Bond Account. Yeos. Brower. Campbell. Howkins. Ketchum. Jasperse. May. White. Bleom, Absent none. Carried. 10. AAoved by Brower, supported by White that the invoke for $40.00 to the City of Portage for a record keeping class, be paid from the Designated Training Account with proper budget od|ustment to <101-301960 20 Yeos Bleom White. May Josperse. Ketchum. Howkins. Campbell. Brower Absent None Carried 11. AAoved by Josperse. supported by White that the following correspondence be received end placed on file. —Library Board Minutes ol 2-7-94 —letter of 3-9-94 from David Wren regarding c-zble access. — Solid Waste Planning Committee minutes of 3-10-94 Yeos: All. Absent none. Carried. 12. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the requests from the YMCA doted 3 16 94 to use Bob King Pork for summer baseball on Mon day. Wednesday ond Saturdays from 8 O.m-1 p.m. ond to operate summer playground from June 20 thru July 22 at Bob King Pork ond the Bob King Tot Lof weekdays be granted under the Director of Public Services Yeos All. Absent none. Carried 13. AAoved by Josperse. supported by Brower that the request from Allie Smith to use the pork mg lot south of Tyden Pork for the Formers Market for 1994, be granted under the Director of Public Sorvkes. Yeas All. Absent none Carried. 14. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Bleom that ths request rom Pennock Hospital. Down Yager requesting to use Fish Hatchery Pork on Wednes­ day. Moy 11. from 8 30 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. lor the Children's Health Fair for third graders be granted under the Director of Public Service. Police Chief ond Fire Chief. Yeas: All. Absent none. Carried. 15. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Brower that lhe Thank You from Agnes McPharlin for the proclamation for Women's History month, ond from Randy TeeGorden. Planning Commission for seminar 3/10 be received and filed Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: none. Carried. 16. Moved by Campbell, supported by Brower that the resolution be adopted authorizing the In­ stallation of o 3-phose traffic signal ond city par licipating in fifty (50%) percent of maintenance of M-43 ond Woodlawn Yeos All Absent none Carried. 17. Ordinance <269 reod An Ordinance to amend the zoning mop. Article XX Sub-Chapter I of Chapter 1. of the Hastings Code on Hanover Village Planned Unit Development which was originally adopted on April 22 199) as Ordinance <243 Public Hearing to be held April II. 1994 18 Moved by Campbell supported by May that council go on record supporting league oction urg­ ing Congress to pass onti-crime legislation ond copies of sold resolution be sent to National League of Cities. President Clinton Senator Levin. Senator Riegle. Rep Ehlers ond local media Yeos All None Corned 19 Moved by Campbell, supported by Howkins that council accept W Woodlawn as a street os specified m minutes of 12'7-87 of Planning Com­ mission as originally required to the end of the property under the direction of the director of pwbik services This is for property originally known as Cherry Hill Estate Condos started by developer and never finished and purchased by a new owner Yeas All None Corned 20 AAoved by Campbell supported by Hawkins that the matter concerning the first house on E Mill off from Michigan Avenue which is in the city right of way be referred to the City Attorney s of fice Yeos All None Corned 21 AAoved by White, supported by Jasperse that the February Trial Balances ba received and placed on file Yeas All None Corned 22 AAoved by White supported by Brower that election workers be paid foi the March 15 special state election at $5 00 per hour with chairman receiving an additional $10 00 for a total of $1 000 be approved with reimbursement from the State Yeos Brower Campbell Howkins Ketchum. Josperse May White Bleom Absent None Corned 23. AAoved by While supported by Brower that Chief of Police Sorvet be reimbursed $708 00 for Organizations ord Environments (Bus 437} at Spr mg Arbor College for Nov 30. 1993 thru January IB. 1994 with budget adjustment to <101 958-756 Yeos Bleom White Moy Jasperse Ketchum Hawkins Campbell Brower Absent None Corned 24 AAoved by Ketchum, supported by White that the request from Doug Mepham of March 5. to use Fish Hatchery Pork soccer field on Saturdays from April thru June 4. be approved as recommended by the Porks Committee Yeas All Absent none Carried 25. Jim DeWilde from M.C. Smith was present ond explained that Phase I of the Tyden Park Grant will start in two weeks He said there is another matching grant which could do Phase II of Tyden Pork. The grant application is due by April I through the DNR and the City would know by late fall (Oct'Nov) if we ore awarded the grant The total grant is $157,000 with a 75/25 match The city shore would be $39,000. DeWtlde staled that once the grant is recommended (Oct Nov) it goes but would not be official until summer (July). Finance Chairman White stated that the committee met and hod recommended to go ahead with rhe grant AAoved by Ketchum, supported by Jasperse that DeWilde proceed with grant application for Phase II of Tyden Pork through the DNR ond Director of Publk Services. Jeff AAansfield be authorized to submit ond sign the necessary papers for a $157,175 grant with a 75 '25 match and a public hearing be set for April 11. *994. Yeas All Ab­ sent none Carried. 26. AAoved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the AAorch 23 request for Athens Township Fire Department to pui'hase 10 pager charger units at a cost of $20.00 per unit be allowed Said pagers are obselete ond the City no longer uses them. Yeos: All. Absent: none. Carried 27. AAoved by May. supported by Bleom that the petitions for Wafer ond Sewer for S Jefferson from the end of the present City line to approximately 164.5 feet South be received and placed on file ond referred to the Water ond Sewer Committee. Yeos All Absent none. Carried. 28. Director of Public Services. Jeff AAansfield reported on a seminar he and the City Assessor Judy Myers hos attended on the impact Proposal A on School Finance would have on revenues lor munkipofities. He stated that if is not known at this time what rhe fatal impod will be. The cop or. assessment increases of 5% or the rate of inflation — whichever is less will have on impact. Reduction of tax collection fee of 1 % ol the amount collected. Homestead properties ore about 46% and nonhomesteod 64% Since the amount collected will be reduced, so will the fell be reduced os well. State Revenue Sharing will increase from 4-6%. This increase is actually a reduced portion of the total amount projected to be generated by the State. TIFA. LDFA and DDA Authorities con still be formed. Legislation is still changing but right now there ore three scenarios in which operating millages will be directed to the authorities: 1) Ex­ isting debt obligations — format loans, bonds, etc. A written promise to pay. issued or incurred by the municipality prior to August 19. 1993. 2) Eligible advance such as a loon from a municipalities general fund — The agreement must hove been entered into prior lo August 19. 1993 ond you must hove evidence to support this. 3) Other protected obligation or "Pipeline Projects" Described in the tax increment financing plan prior to August 19, 1993. For whkh a contract for final design is entered into by March 1. 1994, and the debt obliga­ tion Is issued by December 31, 1994. AAoved by Brower, supported by Howkins that the report be received ond filed ond the matter be referred to the City Attorney to report bock by April 11. if pipeline projects will allow the City to capture school portion ond whether the loon from the City to rhe DDA is incurred debt Yeos: All. Absent: none. Carried. 29. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Jasperse that the clerk send a letter to our State Represen­ tative addressing the issue of Revenue Shoring that Councils wishes ore that it remain at the highest level possible not just 4 to 6%. Yeos: All. Absent, none. Carried. 30. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins that the Police Chief be allowed to get prices to replace cor <42 and remove <47. Vehkle <42 hod 65 050 miles ond as of 3/28 was 69 081 ond <47 hod 95.000. Yeos; All. Absent: none. Carried. 31 AAoved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that the February Police report be received and placed on filo. Yeos All. Absent none Carried 32. Director of Publk Services Jeff AAansfield reported that DPW crews hove finished removal of dead ond diseased trees, continuing preventive maintenance on sanitary sewer lines throughout town; preparing porks for reopening; maintaining grovel streets trimming of trees and removing stumps, ond sweeping streets os weather permits. 33 DPS Mansfield reported that b.ds that hod been token on the oeriol lift truck ond awarded to Renner Ford, that he is unable to meet the specifications os is the next low bidder of Duthler Ford Truck. Sief Chevrolet con provide the truck at a cost ol $60 832 The low bid of Renner was $57,167. Duthler Ford Truck $59,647 AAoved by Campbell, supported by May that the DPS be authorized to purchase the aerial lift truck from Siel Chevrolet al $60,832. Yeos: Brower. Campbell, Howkins. Ketchum. Josperse. Moy White Bleom Absent. Absent none. Carried. 34. AAoved by Josperse. supported by Moy that the DPS be allowed to advertise for bids to replace <7 t <9 1979 Dump Trucks ond under body plows Estimates to repair <7 is $17,500 ond <9 is $14,000. Yeas All. Absent, none Carried. 35. Councilperson White asked the City Attorney Fekkos about the matter of Riverside Cemetery which she was to report bock on ot this meeting. Fekkos slated that she hod requested Information from Jock Echtinaw ond has not received tho infor­ mation bock from him yet. She thought he was in Florida. 36. Mayor Gray stated that the Municipal Review magazine hod the entry form for the Municipal Review Achievement Awards and would like to submit the new Water Plant ond Incubator project. She also stated that Mayor exchange day is in Moy ond she needs volunteers to help. 37 AAoved by Brower supported by May to ad­ journ into Closed Session under Section IS.26B(8)(e) on pending litigation at 9 25 p.m Yeos Bleom. White, May Jasperse Ketchum. Howkins. Campbell. Brower Absent Absent none Carried. 38. AAoved by Campbell supported by Moy to ad­ journ ot 9 40 p.m Sharon Vickery City Clerk (4/)4) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14, 1994 Only one step left for Hastings to join O-K White Conference A "yea" vote by the Board of Education Monday night is all that is left for the Hastings school district to become part of the White division of the O-K Conference The school boards of the schools already in the O-K Conference last month voted overwhelmingly, 32-3. to invite Hastings. Belding, Spring Lake and Hudsonville Unity Christian into the conference to fill out the individual divisions. The O-K Conference now includes the Red. White, Gold and Blue divisions. A new Silver Division will begin play this fall, which would have left several of the other divisions short of the optimum eight schools needed in each. The O-K Conference is a coalition of 35 schools in the Grand Rapids area. The schools are broken down into the different divisions so they will be competitive according to their sizes. Tim Johnston, athletic director for Hastings High School, said the district received a written confirmation at the end of March from Larry Plaisier. president of the O-K Conference, saying enough positive votes had been cast for Hastings to be invited into the O-K Conference. The White division has lhe second largest group of schools, with the Red Division having the largest. Johnston said. "Now Carl Schoessel. superintendent of schools. Steve Harbison, principal at the Hastings High School, and I will recommend our joining lhe O-K Conference at the school board meeting Monday night (April 18). They'll take action on it that night on whether to officially accept the invitation." Should the school board accept the invitation. Hastings would begin playing league games against East Grand Rapids. Forest Hills Central. Lowell. Northview. Wyoming Park. Zeeland and Hudsonville in the 1995-96 school year. With five divisions in the O-K Conference, schools can be shifted from one division to another to continue playing against schools of similar size, should Hastings grow or decrease in population. Hastings, a Class B school with a high school population of 956. will challenge other Class B schools ranging in size from 723 students at East Grand Rapids High School to 999 at Forest Hills Northern. One of the major reasons for considering switching conferences affiliation has been the amount of miles Hastings athletes must travel to some events. Some schools in the Twin Valley, such as Sturgis and Hillsdale, are more than two hour* away by bus. and during the winter the ride can be much longer. Maple Valley girls win 'C' division of Sparta Relays Maple Valley girls' track team finished first among Class C schools and was second overall with 98 points in lhe Sparta Relays Saturday. Sparta won the Class B competition and the overall tide with 101 points and MorelyStanwood was third with 78 1/2 points. Placing first for the Lady Lions were the distance medley team of Rachel Thompson, Jasmine Harvath, Stacy Harvey and Kathryn Murphy; the 100-meter relay team of Nichole Ried. Sandy Kangas. Robin Hale and Alicia Golovich; the 12,800-meter relay team of Thompson. Jenny Kangas. Harvath and Murphy, lhe shuttle hurdle relay team of Alice Moore. Melissa Richards. Stephanie Bouwens and Holly Taylor, the 400-meter vanity relay team of Ried. Jenny Kangas. Hale and Jaclyn Sealy; and lhe 1600-me ter junior varsity relay team of Erin Hokanson. Cheri Sessions, Jenny Kangas and Harvath. Taylor and Sessions took second in the high jump relay and Bouwens and Thompson combined efforts for second in the long jump, relay Taking thirds were Jenny Kangas and Katie McDougal in the discus. Hokanson. Five local sports officials to be honored at banquet Five local sporting officials will be honored at the Michigan High School Athletic Association's Official s Awards ann Alumni Banquet, May 7. at the Sheraton learning Hold at 7 p.m. Robert H. Monroe of Delton, Kenneth H. Neil of Hastings. Roily E. Krauss of Lakewood and Bruce F. Bender and David D. Gass of Middleville will be honored for 20 years of being officials for lhe MHSAA. The banquet, which will honor 227 athletic game officials, will also featur the announcement of the 1994 Vera L. Norris Award winner. The award, named in honor of a former MHSAA director, will be presented lo an official with more than 20 years experience, who has been active in their local official's association, has mentored other officials and been involved in officials' education. Wilh the induction of this year's group, the honor roll of officials who have aided student athletes, the number of of officials inducted will have grown io 3,027 since the inception of the ceremony. The guest speaker for this year’s banquet will be Bernie Saggau. executive director of the Iowa High School Athletic Association. Tickets for the banquet are available to the public for $15. Tickets will not be sold at the door. For more information contact Delores Lake at 517/332-5046. Lady Anglers plan tor big events this year Tb* Lady Bus Anglers of West MHcM*bi U entering Its xevefflb year of pratroing lady angler. The purpose at the aut> Is to encourage women to experience ite Joy of OTOtag by providing a supportive dab environment in which women can flxtan Seam, share and compete togefber. according to Sherri Cosgrove, activities director, for the ctab. Cosgrove said some of the activities planned this year include: Tate a Kid Pishing, Big Brother and Bi' Sister of Kalamazoo and the Youth Companion Program of Barry County Hah outing at the Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings, the Bass ■N Gal tournament of Champions, a mystery lake tournament, a bcniflt aaunnmrru This will be the fourth year the Lady Bass Anglers of West Michigan have been aflHiated with Bass W Gall, a national zaaodation of women In fishing. Last season, Bonnie McPbenon. a local realtor, woo or shared the winning of two S20.000-plus boats, while o member of the Lady Bass Anglers. For more information contact Cosgrove 41948-2031. 6th-grade hoop stars place second in nationals Five Hastings sixth grade basketball players were pari of Michigan team which was runner-up in the Junior Pro All-star Basketball Tournament held in Knoxville. Tenn., Mar. 31 - April 2. In the championship game, the Michigan team lost to the Beaver Creek All-stars from Dayton. Ohio. All-star teams from seven states took part in the tourney. Members of the Michigan team were, front row from left: Jessica Crowley (Hastings). Uz Koenigsknecht (St. Johns) Rachel Faber (Okemos). Renee Neuner (Haslett), and Nicki Schloben (Lansing). Second row. Coach Rob Flewelling (Okemos). Virginia Jennings (Hastings). Michelle Saade (Lansing). Susan Hubbard (Hastings). Robyn Flewelling (Okemos). Jill Williams (Hastings). Katie Loftus (Hastings). Coach Archie Jennings (Hastings) and Amanda Thumburg (Okemos). Scaly. Hale and Jenny Gardner in the sprint medley; and the 1600-me ter varsity relay team of Bouwens. Moore. Gardner and Thompson Taylor was fourth and Moore was fifth in the high hurdles and the team of Sessions, Dana Hamilton. Marin Smith and Golivich placed fourth in the 3.200-meter relay. The team will have its first dual meet at Middleville. Thursday at 4:30 p.m and will run at the Godwin Invitational on Saturday. The team has no home meets this season. Middleville gym team places 3rd Banner SPORTS Lakewood wrestlers place at Lowell tourney April 2 In Group I. Nicole Hanner (49) and Tyler Beglin (58) both place second. Mau Curtis (75) placed second in Group II and Jacob Schrock (95) was second in Group III. Placing third was Clay Huff (90) and Ben Williams (100) in Group III and Ronny Wierckz (110) in Group IV. Mike Willshire (100) placed fourth in Group IV. Kazoo Speedway will open season Friday evening Kalamazoo Speedway will open lhe 1994 racing season Friday. April 15, with a full program of late models, sportsman and factory stocks, sanctioned by lhe NASCAR Winston Racing Series. More than 100 cars are scheduled to be on hand when the gates open at 3:30 p.m.. with time trials beginning at 5:30 and the green flag to drop at 7:30 p.m. Gun Lake’s Bob Holley will be out to defend his late model points title. Joe Bush, who finished ninth in the late model points standings last year, has turned in his entry blank for Friday's race as well. Middleville's Dave Sensiba also has plans to run at the speedway this season but has other racing commitments this weekend. For more information, call 349-3978. Women's bowling assn, to meet The Hastings Women's Bowling Associa­ tion spring meeting will be held Tuesday. April 19. at the Moose Lodge in Hastings. The Board of Directors will meet at 6:30 p.m. with the association meeting to begin at 7:15. The Gymnastics in Motion Level 5 girls team placed third overall in a meet held at Gonyon's Gymnastics in Muskegon, Mar. 27. Racheal Baker, Erin Bradley, Heather Carroll, Melissa Kline and Kimber Olmstead cometed against 56 other girls ranging in age from seven to 13 years old. All five of the Middleville girls turned in a personal best score of the season with their combined score of 99.22 earning them the third place trophy. Six wrestlers took first place in the Lowell Freestyle Wrestling Tournament April 2. Placing first in Group II was Ryan Harmer (70 lbs.) and Justing Wierckz (100). In Group III Phillip Plowman (65). Luke Markell (75). Gabe Warren (120) and Cory Meyers (130) all won first place in theie weight division. The nomination of the second vice presi­ dent and sergeant at arms will be on the agenda YMCA Winter/Spring Women's Volleyball League results Team W-L Viatec/Hast. Burial Vault............................. 24-3 Backe Const ruction........................................ 22-2 Ranger Tool and Die......................................19-3 Ray James Electromechanical......................17-7 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 11-16 BWA.................................................................11-19 Mini Storage.................................................... 9-18 Music Center................................................... 6-21 Hallifax/Stefano's Pizza................................ 1-26 BOWLING SCORES: Wednesay P.M. Friendly Home Parties 81-43; Mace’s Phar­ macy 73'6 50'6; Misfits 66'6-57'6; H & S Machine 64-60; Valley Realty 63V6-60‘6; Varneys Stables* 62-58; Nashville Chiropractic 56-68; Hair Care 52-72; Lifestyles 52-72; Cornerstone Realty* 45'6-74 V*. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Good and Bad 34-18; Ceda. Creek Builders 32-20; Low Rollers 30-22; Hi Five 28-24; Odd Balls 27-25; Rebels 27-25; Bad Boys Bad Giris 26-22; Sage Builders 25-27; Cripples 24-28; 4 H's 23-29; Who's Next 22-26; No Name 22-30; Freeportiricans 21-31; BS Bowlers 18-26. High Games and Series — B. Norris 180-452; D. Lawrence 156-407; F. Schneider 191-497; B Morris 18(M52; R Murphy 158-432; L. Elliston 191-555; G. Olis 189-482; K. Becker 190-522; C Trumbull 160-424; S. Breitner 160; M. Reichard 157; J. Doster 172; M. Brimmer 185. • Make up games Womens Good Games and Series — B Allerding 168-420; B. Sexton 159-382; G Eye 132-358; V. Eye 126-339; L. Planck 114-304; M. Herman 162; 1. Ruthruff 157; G. Herman 144; B. Roberts 139; J. Lord 136; S. Frisbee 134. Mens Good Games and Series — R Fay 221-557; K Greenfield 191-525; P. Dryer 178-487; B. Frisbee 189-459; B. Eye 170-453; R Louden 165-408; L Tracy 191; R. Planck 179; J Kohler 168; R. Conger 164; B. Mallineik 163; T. Dykehouse 162; D. Her­ man 156; T. Vanderwest 155; M. Sage 148; T. Jarman 147; T Burke 143; J. McDonald 140. Thursday A.M. Mancino's 76-44; Question Marks 75-45; Slow Pokes 71'4-48'4; Weltons 66-54; Algonquin Farm 66-54; Something Simple 65-55; Valley Really 62V6-57V6; Bosleys 62V6-57^6; Varneys 59-61; Hummers 58'4-61'4; Leftovers 47-73. Good Games and Series — P Fisher 191-526; N. Totten 180-511; F Ruthruff 206-508; T. Joppie 166-467; C. Stuart 158-464; M. Kwasniewski 170-446; N. Hum­ mel 150-134. P. Foote 156-430; B Norris 156-403. B. MOore 146-403; N Moucoulis 131-360; 1. Seeber 126-354; M. Atkinson 190; 1. Ruthruff 160; A Welton 152; L. Johnson 145; G. Scobey 140. Sunday Night Mixed BScrs 77-47; Really Roncas 76V6-47W; Hooter Crew 73-47; Dy namites 72-52; Fear­ some 4 72-52; Diehards 69-55; Misfits 65-59; Wanderers 64-56; Leftovers 64-60; Awesome 4 64-60; H & L 62V4-61V4; Lucky Strikes 61V4-62V6; Friends 58'6-65%; Load Hogs 57-67; Alley Cats 54'6-69Mt; Not the Rude Ones 54Vi-69'6; Holey Rollers 52-72. Thursday Angels Old Towne Tavern..........72-44; McDonalds 70-46; Ray James Elec. 68-48; Nashville Chiro 64'6-51%; Big B's 50%-65%. Good Games and Series — G. Marsh 167-479; R Haight 194; D Snyder 213; J Lewis 168; P Abendroth 186; L. Tilley 185; D Feldcamp 163; B Moody 224; K. Leinaar 141; C. Moore 163; S Neiymeyer 165; B Cuddahcc 190 Women? High Games and Series — L. Barnum 203-568; T. Evans 208-550; D. Van­ Campen 212-520; K Becker 213-529; M Briggs 192-518; L. Tilley 194-199. A. Snyder 186-451; D. Woody 160-442. L. Allen 149-425; M Olsen 181-446; D Lambeth 196; D. Snyder 190; D A. Snyder 185; S Sanbon 179; S. Cross 161; S. Henry 162; M. Hodges 158; T. Huey 156; B Roberts 156 Thursday Angels McDonald's 76-48; Old Town Tavern 74-50; Nashville Chiro 72%-51%; Ray James Elec. (-8 games) 68-48; Big B’s (-8 games) 50%-65% Good Games & Series: J. Lewis 177; L. Tilley 197; B Cuddahcc 183; M Ingram 169; K. Wimck 185. R Haight 182; B Moody 205, D. Snider 163 Mens High Games and Series — J. Bar num 245-644; R Bowman 229-562; C VanHouten 212-548; F Huey 200-529; R. Allen 206-515; R Swift 178-511; F Mead 171-508; J Bartimus 213-507; B Drayton 180-506; B Henry 201-500; W Friend 198-477. M Cross 164-646; G. Burch 171-441; A Taylor 218; R. Snyder III 203. D. Fncnd 193; D. Storehouse 191; M Tilley 183; D Snyder 179; J Smith 170 Bowlerettes Dorothy's Hairstyling 65-55; Kent Oil 64-56; Hecker’s Ins. 62 '6-57 Vi; Bennett Ind. 57'6-62%; Carlton Center Exc. 56-64; D.J. Electric 55-65 Good Games and Series — B Hathaway 173-493; T Redman 146-355; E. Dunham i 83-481; B Maker 157-447; R. Murphy 166-457; T Christopher 181-508; K. Fowler 183-485; J. Hamilton 171-406; J. McMillen 161-466; E. Vanasse 174-475. Good Game — M. Garber 164; S. Penn­ ington 170; B. Hanford 141; P. Bnttcn 133; B. Daughtery 132; M. Merrick 167; J. Gard­ ner 144; L. Courtney 200; S. Dunham 169. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 78'6-45Vi; Unique Washtub Trio 70%-53%; TM Lassies 68'6-55'6; Sabre Manufacturing 68%-55%; Miller Real Estate 67%-56%; Deweys Auto Body 62%-6l Vi; Hastings Bowl 59Vi-64Vi; Michelob 59-65; Jo’s Bookkeeping 55Vi-68Vi; Outward Appearance 53%-71 Vi; Rowdie Giris 51-73; Ginbachs 49 Vi-74 Vi. Good Games and Series — B Thomason 174-486; S. Nash 182-475; G. Otis 171-493; D. Bums 172-452; P Milcher 163-453; S. VanDcnburg 219-591; J. McMillon 207-584; H. Hewitt 199-463; L. Potter 207-536; E. Moore 165-475. Good Games — R. Davenport 143; F. Girrbach 189; S. Decker 165; H. Service 165; S. Cooley 130; S. Solmes 158; A Hall 169; S. Peck 159; C. Graham 160; R. Shapley 180; M. Wieland 176; S Monroe 151 Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 46-18; Woodmansee Construc­ tion 44-20; Dad's Post 241 35-29; Marino's 35-29; NKOTB 34-30; Neil's Printing 34-30; Thomapple Valley Equipment 32-32; Middle Lakers 30-34; Mason/Davis Line 28-36; Trig­ ger Figucrs 27-37; Lil Demons 27-37; Blue Light Special 27-37; 3 J's 26-38; Consumers Concrete 23-41. Mens High Games & Series D. Rose 196; R. McCarter 190; P. Scobey 223-591; k. Reed 222; K. Keller 186; D. Krem­ min 178; E Rice 179; B. Goodnoe 189; R. Planck 188; C. Converse 194-498; R. Fay 513; D Endres 220-561; T. Neymeiyer 214-583. Womens High Games & Series B. Roberts 163; 1. Ruthruff 175; S. Hill 175; H. Windes 171-391; B. Allerding 163-441; M. Cole 166; D. Olivarri 152; S. Bowman 164-442; D. Loftus 178-501; B Wilkins 550. Follow Your Favorite High School Sports ...with complete coverage of area teams appearing weekly in The Reminder, The Hastings Banner, Sun & News, Lakewood News and Maple Valley News. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 14. 1994 — Page 13 Binder Park Zoo to expand, director says J-Ad Graphics News Service The Binder Park Zoo will undertake an expansion project over the next several years that will double the size of the zoo. Gregory Geise. executive director of the zoo. spoke about the park's expansion plans Monday at the Hastings Rotary Club's meeting at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The $12.7 million plan calls for the development of four areas at lhe park, Geise said, including a Wilds of Africa exhibit, a Conservation Education Center, a Michigan Wetland*. Encounter Trail and visitor and support facilities. The African exhibit would add 50 acres to the zoo and would include an African village, interactive children's zoo. a 12acrc savanna exhibit, forest exhibits and a tram ride The conservation center would house interactive exhibits and live, rare animals. A 3.000 foot boardwalk trail would be installed for the wetlands encounter trail. The boardwalk would wind through a variety of wetland habitats. The visitor facilities would include the development of hiking trails, picnic areas, parking lots and a new meeting center. Geise said the expansion is expected to raise the number of visitors to the zoo to Barry County Residents Kiwwiitg your community and its people makes you feel "more at home. " Gregory Geise. executive director of the Binder Park Zoo. spoke about the park's expansion plans Monday at the Hastings Rotary Club's meeting at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. The zoo plans to double its size over the next several years around 400.000, moving it from being the tenth largest attraction in Michigan to the sixth. A public fund drive to help Binder park Zoo raise money for lhe expansion will begin May 18. For more information sec next week's edition of the Reminder keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of ail local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Farmers cash in on the passion for garlic TROY. N Y. (AP) Grace Reynolds knows garlic. She grows 95 kinds: rosy rocamboles for their productivity, silverskins for braiding, continentals for their big ball of blossoms "My personal favorite is the rocambole.” she says, breaking open a ball of burgundy­ skinned cloves. "Some are brilliant red. like jam or blight pink There are striped ones, bluish ones. They're wonderful to look at." Reynolds, tiller of the 5-year-old Hillside Organic Farm in lhe rolling countryside 15 miles cast of Albany, is among a rapidly expanding group of growers who sec cash in the passion for garlic. Evidence of the rising ranks of garlic­ lovers can be found in bookstores, where gar­ lic cookbooks are multiplying; on the radio, where garlic pills are hawked by talk-show hosts, and in the growing crowds at garlic fes­ tivals in Arizona. Washington. Virginia. Ontario, Canada, and New York's Hudson Valley. The most famous festival draws upward of 150.000 each June to Gilroy. Calif., "Garlic Capital of the World." Most of Reynolds' customers arc other small farmers and home gardeners who want to sow her cloves *Tm all for that." she says. "The main rea­ son Im so enthusiastic about garlic is for its health benefits The more people arc growing it. the more they'll eat iL And well have more healthy people" Garlic has been a staple of folk medicine for millennia Modem science has shown gar­ lic to be a potent antibiotic, fungicide and insect repellent, among other things. Chemists have isolated garlic compounds that ease asthma, lower cholesterol and pre­ vent stomach cancer and heart attacks. Garlic has been touted as a natural remedy for sinusi­ tis. food poisoning, yeast infections, herpes and many other maladies. "I don't really like it." Reynolds admits, "but I lake a clove a day. for health. I put sliv­ ers of it in gelatin capsules for my daughters, and 1 chop it up and swallow it with V-8 juice." Most of the garlic consumed in the United Stales comes from warm, sunny California and China But Reynolds belongs lo an organiza­ tion. the Garlic Seed Foundation, which is helping small-scale fanners find vanetics suit­ ed lo the shorter, wetter summers in New York and other stales. "I know more about garlic than probably most people in the world, not only because I grow it. but because I talk to hundreds of gar­ lic farmers al! over the county every year." says David Stem, who organized lhe Garlic Seed Foundation in 1985. Stem grow* garlic and vegetable* organi­ cally on nis Rose Valley Farm in Ro«c, N.Y.. in the sandy loam a few miles south of Lake Ontario "Wc have 900 lo 1.000 member* around the world, but we're still run basically from my desk." Stem says. The Garlic Seed Foundation grew out of an effort to find profitable gourmet crops to help small farmers survive. Stem says. "We dis­ covered that good garlic hac always been grown on a small scale in the Northeast. But there was virtually no literature available." he says. "Wc did a lot of trials and cxpcrmental work, and co-published a report with Cornell University on growing garlic." An acre planted with 1.375 pounds of cloves will produce 5 tons of garlic, according to the report. Ix>cally grown garlic goes for up to $3.50 a pound in farmer s markets. Stem says. But it's not as lucrative as it looks. "Say 1 get 100,000 bulbs from an acre." Reynolds says. "If I sold them all, for $3 a pound, that's $30,000 off an acre. Sounds like a decent living." But she only sells a third of the crop. She keeps another third to replant The rest are too small to use. "And I'm working three acres, but only Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, or get a job! Banner Hastings getting a return from one." she says. Garlic is rotated with cover crops to main­ tain soil fertility on an organic farm Il's also a labor-intensive crop. "Each bulb has to be handled seven times," Reynolds says "And that doesn't include the mulching, weeding, irrigating, hoeing and planting cover crops." The cloves must be separated from the bulbs and planted by hand. The flower shoots must U cut off in June so they don't deplete the bulbs. The mature garlic is pulled by hand in late summer, hung on wooden racks to dry. then tnmmed. sorted and packed in boxes "I never expect to make a living off this," says Reynolds, whose husband is an engineer for General Electric. "My original intent was to supplement our income. I don't expect to make more than $10,000 a year." Reynolds has been experimenting with var ious methods of planting, mulching and dry­ ing. as well as trying out dozens of varieties. "Garlic is divided into two main types: hard necked and sdfl-nccked." Reynolds says. Hastings for ova 100 years. " "The artichoke is lhe kind you find in the grocery store, because that's what California produces," Reynolds says. Bui hard-necks, particularly rocamboles, are best adapted to the Northeast, she says. Hard-necks are also called topsets because they send up a shooi lopped by a cluster of flowers and miniature bulbs called bulbils. Sofl-ncck plants send up only leaves. The difference is apparent when you break open the papery while sheath covering the bulb and separate the individual cloves within. In hard-necks, there are about eight large cloves surrounding a woody stalk. Soft-necks have an inner cluster of skinny cloves instead of a stalk. While garlic is unlikely to make quick prof­ its for struggling fanners. Stem sees it as a promising supplemental crop with a big mar­ ket potential "Consumption in this country is a little over a pound a person." Stem says. "Most of us in the Garlic Seed Foundation cat more like ^0 to 50 pounds a year There are three kinds of hard-necks: rocam­ bole. continental and wild. Soft-necks are sub­ divided into silverskins and artichokes. Within those main groups are countless strains with names like German Red. Polish White and Idaho Special. (Aik-gan. Calhoun Eaton, loraa. K Zoo & Kcru) *16.50 Other Areas *10 Student r> Momhu NAME ADDRESS CITY/STATE PHONE ZIP The Hastings Banner • P.O. Box B • Hastings. Ml 49058 Don’t Worry, We Can Help We Are B-DRY SYSTEM & We Specialize In Making Wet Basements Dry Call Us Today • NOTICE • : Summer j; Swimming instructors > National Company • Full Warranty • FREE Estimates The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 12, 1994 dre dvdildble in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St . Hastings, between the hours of 800 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday 800-237-2379 RichUnd Ml 490K3 । k The YMCA of Barry County is seeking instruc­ tors to teach youth in the YMCA's backyard leam to swim program. Instructors must have current American Red Cross WSI and Lifesaving certifica­ tions. Interested parlies should apply at the YMCA Office, 234 E. State, Hastings. Please no phone calls. Dental Hygienist One to two days a week, for a quali­ ty oriented dental office, where the hygienist is given adequate time to provide a thorough and comfortable cleaning. Reply to ... Ad No. 272 P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 • TAKING BIDS • 1991 Ford Tempo CONTACT JANE Hastings City Bank 945-9535 Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. S Edward D. Jones & Co/ Utmbtr New tort Stock Eictiange Inc and Securities Investor Protection Corporation invites you to attend a Seminar on “Planning Your Estate” 7:00 P.M. County Seat Lounge Hastings. Michigan Speakers: Mark D. Christensen. Investment Representative. Edward D. Jones & Company Barbara A. Gilman. Principal. Edward D. Jones & Co. David A. Dimmers. Attorney at Law Timothy L Tromp, Attorney at Law R S V P by April 15th 945-3553 or 1-800-28X-5220 Yes! I would like to subscribe to the Hastings Banner *13.00 Barry County *15.00 Surrounding Counties April Showers Bring WET BASEMENTS!!! April 19. 1994 at 4:00 P.M. OR Banner "Jlahitg carry County residents fed at home Refreshments will be served. Sat., Apr. 16th LAST ONE 'til OCTOBER Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. MC’d by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon 49th Annual Dinner & Elections Now is the time to make plans to come to the Barry Soil and Water Conservation District's 49th Annual Meeting on Thursday. April 21, at the Hastings High School Cafeteria! Due to popular demand, the dinner will again be potluck, with the district providing meat. milk, coffee, and table service. We will also be electing a director (see article Meet the Candidates' in this issue) In addition to dinner and the elections, we are planning something NEW this year. Instead of having a guest speaker and door prizes, we will hold a SILENT AUCTION! This should be a fun event with a lot of interesting and unique Items Make sure you bring your extra pocket change and a full checkbook. This will be a great way to support your Conservation District and have fun doing It! Pre-registration is encouraged by April 18 so we can get a better idea of who's coming The cost is the same as last year — $3.50 per person, plus a dish to pass for the potluck supper. Complete your registration form and send with payment to: BARRY SWCD 1611 S. HANOVER 4105 HASTINGS. Ml 49058 BAMYSWCD 49th ANNUAL MEETING Thursday. April 21,1994 REGISTRATION: 6:30 P.M. • DINNER: 7:00 P.M. Hastings High School — W. South Street — Hastings COST: $3.50 par person Name:___________________________________________________________________ .______________ Address __________________________________________ ______________ _______________ City Stat* Zip___________ ________________________________ _______________________________ Ph • TICKETS NEEDED AMOUNT ENCLOSED �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 14. 1994 Trial dates set for Plainwell man in sex charges A May 16 trial was scheduled Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 53-yearold Plainwell man accused of sexually penetrating a girl under 13 years old in 1989 An April 19 final pre-trial and motion hearing also was scheduled for Wendell O. Burkett. Burkett faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life tn prison, for allegedly penetrating the girl (rally and digitally. He also is charged wilh two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years tn prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with her He stood mute to the charges in November and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. In other recent coun busmess: • A 51-year-old Lake Odessa man stood mute to charges of criminal sexual conduct. Not guilty pleas were entered on Wayne E. Hankins' behalf. Hankins faces three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years tn prison, for allegedly using force io sexually penetrate a woman late last year. A May 5 pre-trial w as scheduled. • A 27-year-old Detroit woman who pleaded guilty to using drugs and driving without a license was sentenced to six months in jail, and two years of probation Rhea M Walker was also ordered by Judge Richard Shuster to pay $1,500 in costs Walker pleaded guilty in March to a charge of using heroin and one count of driving without being issued a driver's license. In exchange for her pleas, the prosecutor s office agreed lo drop a charge that Walker possessed less than 25 grams of cocaine The prosecutor also agreed tn recommend at sentencing that Walker receive no more than six months in prison. • A 24-year-old Hastings man stood mute to a charge he assaulted another man with a metal pipe in February Not guilty pleas were entered on Franklin L Ricketts' behalf. Ricketts .'aces a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon, a felony punishable by up lo four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. A May 5 pre-trial was set. Ricketts is also scheduled for trial April 18 on unrelated drug charges In that case. Ricketts is accused of delivering marijuana on two occasions in July. Delivering marijuana carries a maximum sentence of four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Calf...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Mobile Homes I or Kent MOBILE HOME for rent. $385. per month. 2 bedroom in Irving, plus security deposit No pets. 792-6357. FOR SALE: (WRINKLE­ DOGS), Chinese Shar-pei Puppies. Phone 754-6093. Wanted Kcal FTstatC WANTED TO BUY: Old Oiicntal nigs. Navajo tapestry. Any size, any condition. Ameri­ cas Indian Artifacts. (313J-769 8555. (Ann Arbor) HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch overlooking 7 park-like acres with mature trees. Includes 32*x56* pole barn with hay storage. Beat the trans­ fer Lax and no commission. Call 616-329-9246 before 3p.m. or 616-664-6086 evenings for private showing. MUST SEE 1990 KX-125 DIRT BIKE: FMF pipe. Boysen Reeds, new sprockets. O-Ring chain, front shocks rebuilt, size 9 riding boots included. $1,600 very ncgoti able. Call before 10 pm948-3632. OLDER MOBILE HOME for sale $1,200 approximately 12ft.x60ft. Used as a summer coiugc, good shape. 792-6357. For Sale FIREWOOD, $90 A CORD cut and split. $75 a cord- cut $35 facecord- cut and split. 623-3182.___________________ FOR SALE IBM PC/XT with hard drive, floppy disc & color monitor, two printers- one Daisy Wheel & ooe Dot Matrix. First Choice plus games. Excellent condition. $600./obo. Call 945-4862, leave menage. LARGE POOL TABLE. 12 gallon console humidifier. 945-5926. _____ _____ M \PLE SYR I P lowest prices per i guaranteed high quality syrups. Volume discounts, wholesale prices for area businesses. From HILLTOP MAPLES. Free samples at the farm 852-1935. Thank Yon CARD OF THANKS We would like to express our sincere thanks to Hastings Ambulance and the City Police for their quirk response in trying to help otr father and friend. Chester Lancaster. A special thank you to Doctor Pmtar and lhe emergency room medKal staff, for great profes­ sionalism shown to us in the death of our father. Thank you lo all neighbors, fnends and family for helping us cope in a difficult time. Our faU»'x will be s«aiy missed to all who knew and loved him. Cheryl and Paul Clous Nathan Lancaster Mary Kwasniewski Alice Thomas ttusiness Services HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income propcrty*Debt consolidabon•Turned down? problem credit? Wc can help!‘Fast, easy - Call 24 hours AAA Mortgage &. Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured.______ LICENSED DAYCARE. SUMMER ONLY 2 openings, between Algonquin Lake and Freeport. Call 945-9472. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948 8508 or 945-9448 and leave message TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, wc leave your yard clean B &. B Tree Service 795.7575.______ VPbeat DJ SERVICE MUSIC FOR ALL ()< < IS1ONS, FULL LIGHTING REIN­ FORCEMENT. 891-9911. WET BASEMENT? Slop leaks permanently. Free estimates. All Service, 1800-968-5406 In Memoriam . IN MEMORIAM In Memory of Bradley L Ward Chough it has been nine years today, March 29,1985 at 8 P.M. thiit you left us Brad it still seems like only yesterday. Time does not heal everything He is just away You cannot say, you must not say that he is dead. He is just away! With a cheery smile and a wave of the hand be has wandered into an unknown land, and left us dreaming how very fair it needs must be. Since he lingers there; So think of him faring on as dear. In the love of there, as the Jove of here, think of him still as the same, and say He is not dead, he is just away. May God Bless Sadly missed by Mom and Dad Sister and Brother Sister-in-Law Nieces and Nephews ___________ Daughter Natasha IN MEMORIAM In loving memory of our loved one. Alfred D. Greiner, who left us two yean ago. April 19,1992. He is sadly missed by his family and friends.__________ IN MEMORY OF Allen Sinclair who left this earth over 4 yean ago. We miss you Alien and can’t wait some day to meet again in Heaven. Dad and Mom BAKERY POSITION, FULL­ TIME fryer finisher, experience preferred. Apply at service counter, Hastings Felpausch. CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY to work with persons with developmental disabilities in group home. Driven license and high school diploma or equivelant required. Part time.' on caH. 945-9613.___________ CONTRACTORS WANTED Contractors (including minority' femxte) needed for Barry Coun­ ty Li bid on Small Cities Community Development Block Grant eligible homes for its Home Improvement Program Ptease call 616-693-2271 for a pre-applicauon.______________ FIRE FIGHTERS Entry level, maic and female positions. Now hiring $1138-514.29 per hour Paid training and benefits. Applicants call 1-219-736-4715, ext A 4317 9am to 9pm. 7 days. HELP WANTED ASPHALT WORKERS equipment mechanic, will train if needed CDL license nced.d Kenv Barry/IonianAllegan Counties. 891-9239, or 795-7803. LOCAL FACTORY outlet is hiring fur customer service start­ ing $420. a week company tram ing provided, benefits call 948-8456 or Ionia 527-5800 Recreation Garage Sale AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC has a small assortment of beautiful linens embroidered by loving hands, costume jewelry, depression and carnival glass and HEY! a NEAT Steelcase desk, secretary and chair. Lots more. Come browse. Delton, M-43, 623-8900.___________ HUGE GARAGE SALE* *88 Ranger pickup. Wheelhorse lawn tractor, rototiUer, golf clubs, clothes, toys, misc, much, much more. Off Campground Rd. A follow signs. Friday & Saturday, 15th & 16th. 2139 Maple Lane. CONGRATULATIONS To SCOTT and ALICE REDMAN from Sound Express CONGRATULATIONS To TERRY and SHELLY ARMOUR from Sound Express (The Sheldon’s) Miscellaneous CHRISTIAN DATING SERVICE meet someone special, free packet No obligauon 1-800-829-3283. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12e each word thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $230 for 1 st 5 words, 10c each word thereafter •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOLRS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) RECIPE MAPLE SYRUP GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS, scrumptuious. Send $2.00 self address stamped enve­ lope M.C.W. Box 466. Delton. 49046 FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye. Largemouth Bass. Smallmouth Bass. Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. INC., 38988 35th St.. Gobles, Mi. 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056 Days (616) 624-6215 Evenings. He pleaded not guilty to those two charges tn February. • A 54-year-old Richland man Stood mute to charges of carrying a concealed pistol in a van in February, being a felon in possession of a firearm and being a habitual offender Not guilty pleas were entered on Vai R. Femengel's behalf. Fcrnengcl faces a charge of carrying a concealed weapon, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both He is also charged with possessing a firearm while having a felony criminal record, a charge which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or bo«h The charge that Fcrnengcl is a habitual offender, fourth offense, could raise the maximum sentences on the other charges to up to life in prison. A May 5 pre-inal was scheduled. • An 18-year-old Dowling man stood mule to charges that he broke into two automobiles in February. Not guilty pleas were entered on Joseph E. Cole s behalf. Cole is charged with two counts of breaking into motor vehicles to steal property worth more than $5. Those charges are punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine A May 5 pre-inal was scheduled. • Not guilty pleas were entered for a 34year-old Wyoming man accused of breaking into a Barlow Lake Road home in January. Brian S. Huffman is charged with breaking and entering an occupied dwelling with the intent to commit larceny, a charge punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum sentence possible on the other charge by one-and-one-half limes. A May 5 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 29-year-old Kalamazoo nun accused of receiving and concealing a stolen snowmobile in January stood mute to the charges against him. Not guilty picas were entered on Charles J. Dunn's behalf. Dunn is charged with receiving and concealing property worth more than $100, a felony which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of using a temporary registration plate for more than 15 days, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $ 100 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense. A pre-trial was set for May 12. • Not guilty pleas were entered for a 31year-old Potterville man accused of unlawfully using another person's car in January and being a habitual offender. Sheriff announces membership invitation Barry County Sheriff David Wood invites citizens to become members of his profes­ sional organization. The Michigan Sheriffs' Association (MSA), and its educational sub­ sidiary, MSA Educational Services Inc. Membership invitations will be arriving by mail in lhe near future. The MSA is a non-profit professional and educational o gamzation dedicated to the preservation 01 peace and protection of the lives and property of the citizens of Michigan. This goal is accomplished through training and support of the office of sheriff, as well as community service programs. "I’m excited about lhe opportunity to have individuals in our community support the of­ fice of sheriff." said Wood. "Membership in the MSA shows that people care about locally elected law enforcement representation.'* Funds generated by membership dues arc used f:> support programs and services lhat assist local sheriffs in the performance of their duty, according to Wood. Some of those pro­ grams include •Supoort of lhe sheriffs secondary road patrol orogram, which puts slate funded dcputic* on the road to enforce traffic laws and wnrk toward accident prevention ' I he victim advocate program, a volunteer victim advocacy program to sene those who have been victimized by crime •Marine safety — the MSA was key player in developing the new marine safety laws that will keep Michigan waterways a fun. yet safe place to enjoy •The MSA educational services scholarship program — which allows deserving students to pursue a career in criminal justice To date. $10,000 in scholarships have been awarded around lhe stale Only members of the MSA are eligible to nominate candidates for a scholarship For $20. people can support these and other programs that directly benefit communities around Michigan Also, as MSA Associate Members, they will receive a membership card, two decals and a year's subscription to The Sheriffs' Star Automobile license plates are available for an additional $5 The dona tion is tax deductible. The Michigan Sheriffs Association is the only organization that represents the constitu­ tional office of sheriff Formed in 1877, it is lhe oldest law enforcement association in the state Over the years, the MSA has become a leader in fighting for laws to protect the citizens of Michigan Wood said he wants everyone who would like to be a part of better law enforcement in Michigan through MSA membership to con­ sider this invitation Those who did not receive invitations in the mail. ma> contact Wood, or send name, address and check to the Michigan Sheriffs' Association Educational Services. 515 N Capitol Ave . Lansing. Mich 48933 For more information, contact the sheriff at 948-4805 or call MSA at (517) 485-3135 COURT NEWS: Brent T. Taggart stood mute to the charges He is charged wilh taking the vehicle without intending to steal 11. a high court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison ex a $1,000 fine He also faces a charge of being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on the vehicle charge to 15 years in prison An April 21 pre-trial was set • A 24-year-old Hastings man accused of possessing stolen property and being a habitual offender stood mute to the charges Not guilty picas were entered on Kenneth Martin's behalf. Marlin is charged wilh receiving and concealing a stolen television and VCR worth more than $100. That charge is punishable by a maximum of five years in prison or a $2300 fine, or both He also faces a count of being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum on the receiving and concealing charge by onc-and-a-half times. A pre-trial was scheduled for April 28. • A May 16 trial was scheduled fur a 48year-old Bellevue man accused of illegally dumping trash and resisting a state conservation officer in August. An April 12 motion hearing and final preinal also were set for Ronald J Angus Angus faces a charge of resisting and obstructing while the officer was investigating some complaints of illegal burning in Assyria Township, a high-court misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. <x both He also faces one count of disposing of garbage in an area not licensed to handle trash, a misdemeanor punishable by a $1,000 fine. Not guilty picas were entered for Angus in October POLICE BEAT: Three injured in rollover crash ORANGEVILLI- TWP. — Three Shelbyville men were hurt in a roll-over accident on Wildwood Road Friday. Michigan Stale Police at the Hastings post report. Troopers said Timothy S. Miller, 30. of 6035 Marsh Road, was driving a car east on Wildwood, just east of Marsh Road, at 12:30 p.m. when he lost control of the car in grave! on the shoulder of the road. Miller reportedly slid across the road and off the road, hitting a large tree. The car then spun around and rolled over, troopers said. Miller and ooe of his passengers. Thomas O. Monies. L*9, of 4187 Blue Lagoon, were taken to Pipp Commur.ty Hospital in Plainwell, wlicre they were treated and released. Another passenger. Michael J. Morse. 30. of 5765 Marsh, also was reported injured but he sought his own treatment Troopers said they ticketed Miller for not being able to stop in a clear assured distance. Wallet reported stolen at store HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a Freeport man had his wallet, containing $180 in cash, stolen Wednesday. April 6, at a store on Jefferson Street in Hastings. The man told police he making a purchase al the store at about 5 p.m. when he put his wallet on the service counter. He then talked to one of the employees and left the store, leaving the wallet on the counter, he said. The man noticed the wallet missing later, but when be returned the wallet was gone from the store, police said Elderly Hastings man hurt in crash HOPE TWP. — A 76-year-old Hastings man was hurt when he drove off Wall Lake Road and hit a tree Sunday. April 3. troopers at the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings report. Robert C. Alexander, of 7878 S. Wall Lake, was driving north on lhe road at about 6 p.m. when he ran off the right side and side-swiped several smaller trees before hitting a large tree a few feet short of lhe west shore of Wall Lake, troopers said. Alexander was taken to Pennock Hospital and then transferred to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where he was listed in senous condition. He told police he did not remember the accident, and troopers said be may have blacked out while driving. He reportedly was not wearing his seat belt. Battle Creek man charged in accident HASTINGS TWP. — Troopers at the State Police post in Hastings report alcohol was a factor in an accident April 2 that injured a 50-year-old Battle Creek man. Samuel W. Hughes had a blood alcohol level of .27 percent at lhe time of the accident, troopers said. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Hughes was heading south on M-37 near Sager Road at 12:35 p.m. when be ran off the right side of the road, troopers said. He got back on the road, spun lhe car around and went off the road again, hitting an embankment, troopers said. Hughes, who reportedly was wearing a seal belt, was thrown from the car through a window and landed clear of the wreck, police said. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released He is being charged wilh drunk driving, second offense, troopers said. He was also ticketed for driving with a suspended license and not hav ing proof of insurance. Hastings woman held in forgery charge HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they arrested a 45-year-old Hastings woman last Thursday on a charge of forgery for allegedly cashing a stolen check last year. Officers said Melody A. Guthcridge, of 830 S. Hanover, allegedly forged the signature □n a check from the Department of Social Services. The check reportedly was mailed last May to a Gacker Road resident, but lhe resident told police she never received it. offices said. The check was cashed lhat month at a local bank, however, police said Man charged with sexual misconduct HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a 24-year-okJ Nashville man was arrested Tuesday on three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Dwight E. Parker was arraigned on the charges Tuesday and a $100,000 personal recognizance bond was set Officers said lhe alleged victim is a 14-ycar-old male. The offenses were alleged to have occurred between December 1993 and April 1. Burglars steal TV, VCR from home BALTIMORE TWP — Deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Department report burglars stole more than $2300 in items from a home on South Broadway Friday The break-in occurred between 11:10 a.m. and 12:45 p.m. Friday, deputies said. Taken was a $2,080 television, a $437 VCR and a rifle Area man charged in drunk driving BARRY TWP — A Shelbyville man is being charged with drunk driving, third offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense, after driving a car into a ditch April 3. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report Troopers said Joel A. Sniezck, 38. of 11127 Keller Road, was driving on Pifer Road near the Kingsbury Road intersection at about 3:50 p.m. when he went off the road, drove around a house at the intersection and went into the ditch Troopers said Sniezck had a blood alcohol level of 19 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-04-21.pdf 7eb7a17d3d78247288e43cd1a24fca4e PDF Text Text HRST’Rr- F”Pt!C UBRARf 17! S CHI.HMSI. MStlkSS. Mi 43356 1893 Race for Senate will be interesting See Page 2 Saxon hurler has hot start Hastings Mfg. wins jobs grant See Page 12 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 V-. 11ASTINGS THURSDAY. APRIL 21. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 7 News Briefs Goodman Orchestra to perform tonight The Benn) Goodman Tribute Or­ chestra. directed by E^erra Longstreth. will be featured in tonight's “Swing into Spring** jazz festival at Central Auditorium. The orchestra will play at 8 p.m. Thursday. April 21. The high school and middle school jazz bands and “Les Jazz” will stan performing at 6 p.m. Tickets arc $10 s. the door. Advance tickets, available at the high school and middle school offices and at River Bend Travel and the Music Center, cost $8 for adults and $7 for students and senior citizens. Water plant open house set An open house and dedication for the City of Hastings’ new waler treatment plant will be held from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday. May 2. at 135 W. Mill St. Opening ceremonies, presided over by Mayor Mary Lou Gray, will be held at 2 p.m. Refreshments will be served. Blood drive will be Friday The nett *rea blood drive, sponsored by the Barry County chapter of the American Red Crou. has been been scheduled for I lo 7 p.m. Friday at the Leason Sharpe Hall. Presby'xrian Church. Hastings Goal is 100 pints. Anyone who is al least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and basn't doomed blood within the lass 56 days of the date of the drive is elig'ble to coouibute. ANNER Hastings will join 0-K White The Hastings Board of Education Monday evening unanimously voted to accept the invitation to Join the OK Conference. Tim Johnston, athletic director at Hastings High School, said he was pleased with the go ahead for Hastings, which will begin competition in the league starting with the 1995-96 school year. "Everything was looked at," he said, "and we feel the athletic and academic competition will be good for the school system." Johnston also said he believes the competition with schools of the same size is a definite benefit for Hastings. The athletic director said the Twin Valley conference has been informed since Hastings first started looking into becoming pan of the OK Conference and now a formal letter of withdrawal will be submitted. "The Twin Valley knows about the change and have already began looking at schools to replace Hastings in their conference." Johnston said, adding that several schools have already shown an interest in taking up the slot. /Johnston said he has a lot ’of work ahead of him in planning a new schedule for the non-league games Hastings will play. Hastings will continue to face several of the schools in the Twin Valley, but the games won t count toward conference standings. "Everybody is excited about this," he said. "We’ll be starting new relationships and new rivalries. Hastings will join East Trand Rapids. Forest Hills Central. Lowell. Northview. Wyoming Park. Zeeland and Hudsonville in the White Division, which has the second largest group of schools in the conference. The Red Division has the largest. No one was reported hurt when this single-engine Cessna 150 crash landed in a plowed field south east of M-43 and Dems1 dinner will be Friday The Barry County Democratic Party will have its annual Truman-Johnson dinner Friday evening at the Thomas Jef­ ferson Hall, comer of Green and Jeffer­ son streets in Hastings. Guest speaker will be former State Senator Gary Corbin, now chairman of the Michigan Democratic Party James Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, said in­ vitations have been sent to four Democratic candidates for governor, in­ cluding Howard Wolpe, Lynn Jondahl, Debbie Stabenow and Larry Owen. U.S. Senate candidate Jose Blanco of Shelbyville also is expected to be present. A social hour will begin at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 and the speech by Corbin. J-Ad Graphics News Service The two occupants of a single-engine airplane escaped injury Sunday afternoon when they had to make an emergency landing in a plowed field. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report Troopers said Dan Hamilton. 47. of Hastings, and Scott Brasseur. 34. of Hastings, were flying back Horn Indiana Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 wnen the Cessna 150 lost power at about 3 p.m. Hamilton, who was piloting the plane, made an emergency landing in the Held, located south east of M-43 and Yeckley Road. During the landing, the plane rolled onto its top, troopers said. They said engine failure appeared to be the cause of the crash. The Federal Aviation Administration's Flight Standards District Office in Grand Rapids is investigating the crash, said Chris Lawrence. an aviation safety inspector at the office. She said the plane was still in the field as of Tuesday, but will be moved to a hanger soon for inspection. Hamilton is chief executive officer at Pennock Hospital in Hastings and Brasseur is a local physician. Appeals court overturns closing of jury selection in Steve Lawrence trial New M-37/M-43 traffic light installed The long-promised traffic light at the intersection of M-37 and M-43 west of Hastings was installed last week, and will have flashing lights for a time to let the motorists become aware of the new light. For now. vehicles coming east into Hastings on M-43 will still have a caution light and drivers coming south on M-37 still have to stop before proceeding. Signs have been installed on both roads warning motorists that there is a new traffic light, and the light is expected to begin routine operations in the next few weeks Hastings school officials to receive modest raises by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Educatioc Monday night raised the salaries of school administrators and supervisors and other non-union personnel by approving Personnel Committee recommendations. The supervisors will receive increases ranging from 1.9 to 2.7 percent this school year, and 3.5 percent in 1994-95. Superintendent Cart Schoessel said. Supervisors now have salaries ranging from a low of $25,320 to $34,961 With the increase for this year, the low will be $26,000; the high $35,757. Schoessel said. The position of school secretary, which now is set at $10.50 an hour goes to $10.70. The administrators, which includes Yeckley Road Sunday afternoon. The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident. Pennock Dr., CEO unhurt in plane crash Health care forum slated for Saturday The Michigan and Barry County Fanners Union will sponsor a Health Care Forum Saturday. April 23, bet­ ween 3 and 5 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Thomas Jefferson Hall at the comer of Green and Jefferson in Hastings. Nancy Danielson, Washington. D.C. legislative analyst for the National Fanners Uninn. will present the pro­ gram. Danielson has spent a great deal of time and study of the various health care proposals and has testified numerous times before congressional committees. Danielson will make a presentation and then open the floor for a question and answer session. Coffee and doughnuts will be furnish­ ed. The public is invited. PRICE 25* building principals and assistant principals, will receive a 2.27 percent increase this year and 35 percent in the 1994-95 school year, he said. The current salary range is from $45,000 to $60500. The increase this year will bring the low up to $46,025 and the high end to $61,600, Schoessel said. Schoesscl s salary will increase from $75544 io $77500 this year. The board approved the raises on a 5-1 vote with Robert Casey absent and Colin Cruttendcn dissenting. Cruttcndcn said he was not happy with the proposed amounts, and that the staff deserved more, but with "tough times coming, it s debatable whether we can give increases or not." See SCHOOLS, continued page 3 by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer The Michigan Court of Appeals Monday overturned a 1992 ruling by Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster to close jury selection in the Steve Lawrence trial to the media and members of the public. The decision, however, does not affect the verdict in the trial, after which Lawrence was convicted of the arson murder of his father and was sentenced to life in prison without parole. The three Appeals Court judges who heard the case. Janet 1. Neff. David H. Sawyer and Michael J. Talbot, said in their opinion that Shuster should have "narrowly tailored" the order to close the jury selection to "accommodate the legitimate concerns of the press with regard to the right to access to the jury selection process " Shuster said at the time of the jury selection, in September 1992, that closing the courtroom was necessary due to lack of space. The courtroom holds 131 people and 150 prospective jurors were called in for jury selection. The judge said he was not willing to have members of the press or public seated in the audience portion of the courtroom where they could mingle with prospective jurors. After Shuster's decision. The Grand. Rapids Press filed a motion demanding that the courtroom be opened to the public. Shuster reportedly denied that motion, however, as well as another to delay jury selection pending an appeal. The Press then appealed Shuster s rulings to the state Appeals Court, and a hearing was held on the matter this January. James Brady, an attorney for the Press argued for the court to overturn Shuster's ruling. No one was at the hearing to argue on Barry County's behalf. The Appeals Court judges said in their opinion Monday that the Press' appeal is moot since the trial is already over, but they agreed to review it since "it is one of public significance and it is likely to recur in the future, yet evade appellate review." The judges said the stale Supreme Court has observed that the size of the courtroom can justifiably limit attendance, but the court must still "narrowly tailor the closure order." Shuster did not do so, the judges said, adding, "concern over lack of space did not crcessarily mandate closing the entire proceeding io all members of the press." The judges pointed out that the court brought in 20 chairs to accommodate the overflow of prospective jurors and that "space for a limited number of journalists, or at least one, could also have been found.” They argued that Shuster gave no reason why all the prospective jurors had to be in the courtroom at the same time. Some of them could have been kept in jury rooms or other pans of the court house until they were needed, they said. The judges also said Shuster could have issued an order separating reporters and prospective journalists or warning them not io talk about the case Shuster and Brady could not be reached for comment Wednesday. The overturning of Shuster s ruling does not mean that Stephen Lawrence will get a new trial, however. The judges said they rejected the Press' request for a reversal of Lawrence's conviction, because the trial itself was open to the public and Lawrence made no objection to the closure of the jury selection. They also rejected the Press' assertion that a pre-closurc hearing was required, saying that the "trial court properly held tlx: bearing on the motion as soon as briefs wvre filed." Stephen Lawrence was convicted in October 1992 of first-degree murder and arson in connection with the February 1992 fire that killed his father. Willard I-awrence. 74. a former president of the Felpauscb Food Center chain He was sentenced in November 1992 lo life in prison without parole. A separate appeal of Lawrence's conviction has been filed at the Court of Appeals. A motion for him to receive a new trial also has been filed in Barry County Circuit Court. That motion is scheduled to be heard next Tuesday, April 26. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1994 Emmons, Starkweather make GOP Senate race interesting J-Ad Graphic! News Service An interesting race for the 23rd State Senate seat is shaping up. with two Republican Parts candidates already anouncing decisions to run The two arc Slate Senator Joanne Emmons, who has represented the 35th District since 1990. and Craig Starkweather, who has been chief of staff for Slate Senator Jack Welborn The two will meet in the GOP primary Aug lerestmg Rcapportionment. which takes place every IO years to reflect population shifts, redrew the old 13th Senate District, which covered Barn. Ionia and Montcalm counties and a part of Kalamazcxi County Welborn, who lives in Comstock Township, was the senator from the district, but with rcdrstricting he now has to decide whether he will run against fellow Republican Paul Wan­ ner of Kalama/oo in his new district The 23rd District now includes all of Barry. rcdstncting that ha.* made the race in- News Briefs (CONTINUED) 'Healthy Family Day' scheduled The Barry County YMCA and the local Because We Care Network will combine efforts from 9am to noon Saturday lo have a "Healthy Family Day" celebration al Hastings High School Activities for kids will include parachute games, crafts. fxx>p shoot. coloring contest, a "Fun n Fit" class. an ambulance, a fire truck, police car and Henrietta, the Fclpausch mast Kt The workshops tor parents will focus on prevention of sports injuries, healthy snacks for kids, jobs skills inters tew mg and resumes. "Fever Phobia." aerobic workouts, creative discipline for young children, building strong families, get­ ting along w uh the kids and being in con­ trol. and on HIV. A Health Department immunization clinic will be available from 9 to 11 a m Information tables also will be available from Love Inc.. 4-H. Substance Abuse Services, the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. Pennock Hospital, the Michigan Employment Security Commission, the Red Cross and the Mid-Counties Training Consortium. For the teens, the YMCA Adventure Center will provide a chance for rappell­ ing STEP sessions will be offered Family and Children's Service will of­ fer Systematic Training for Effective Parenting (STEP) of children under 6 for seven consecutive Tuesday mornings, beginning April 26 at the Hope United Methodist Church Participants can leam about child development, practical discipline strategics, ways to build self-esteem, why children misbehave, how much cooperation to expect from the baby, toddler or pre-schooler Co-leaders Shery l Overmire and Joy Bush have scheduled the wortshop series for 10 a m. to noon for each Tuesday The Hope United Methodist Church is located at M-37 and M-79 On-site child care for children under 6 will be provided. The fee. which in­ cludes a handbook, is SI5 per individual and S20 per couple To enroll, call Family and Children's Service at 948-4096 ’ Wolff is chosen president pro tern Former Maple Valley Schools Superintendent Carroll Wolff has been chosen Nashville Village Council Presi­ dent Pro Tern Wolff is serving his first term on the council He also served for one year as president of the Maple Valley Board of Education He was superintendent at Maple Valley for 28 years before retiring at the end of 1990 In another recent Nashville Village Council move. Frank Dunham was ap­ pointed to fill the trustee's seat vacated by the resignation ot Sue VanDerske He will serve the remaining two years of her four-year term Parent festival planned at TX The first Thomapplc Kellogg School District Parenting Festival will be held from 8 a m. to 12:30 p.m this Saturday at the high school Those who want to come should register before Saturday and list their choices of three different seminars Registration forms arc available at all Thornapple Kellogg schools and the ad ministration building Some of the topics the festival will cover include how to help a child learn making adjustments after divorce, rais­ ing responsible children, nutrition, talk­ ing to teens about sexually transmitted diseases, raising gifted children, and literary development Keynote speaker will be Peggy Kline, professional speaker and humorist, who has a degree in education and child development and is a member of the American Association for Therapeutic Humor MADD to plant red maple tree The Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving will plant a red maple tree at 10 a m Saturday . Apnl 30. at Historic Charlton Park The public is invited to attend the ceremony, which will take place west of the Sixberry House, along the river roadway Park Director Diane Smith will accept the tree on behalf of the county It will be the fourth maple that MADD has planted in this area. Carla Burpee, victim/witness coor­ dinator for the Barry County Pro secutor's Office, will be the keynote speaker at the ceremony She will ex­ plain court proceedings and how the pro­ secutor's office helps victims. Sandy Rogers will read a poem he wrote to his son. who died because of a drunken driver MADD also will honor victims of all comes, to increase awareness of vic­ tims' rights Phillip Cousino is MADD's tree plan­ ting ceremony committee chairman For more information, call the Cousinos at 765-5322 Lakewood Supt. pact extended The Lakewood Board of Education recently voted 6-1 to extend Superinten­ dent Steve Secor's contract for one more year, through June 30. 1997. at an an­ nual salary of not less than $71.000. Denny Smith was the lone board member to vote "no" on the move, ex­ plaining that though he is satisfied with Secor's performance, he has a philosophical problem with a three-year contract. He also said be talked with Secor about his views before the meeting. The board concluded that Secor has a positive, but firm approach to his job. works hard and makes himself available, but needs to delegate more authority. 'Old House* workshop set A workshop on "You and Your Old House"' will be conducted by local historian Esther Walton from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. April 30. m the church basement at Charlton Park. The session will be designed to show homeow ners how to research and write a history of their bouse renovations. The workshop will include a lecture and a tour of the Chariton Park Village homes Walton said she would help homeowners identify different styles of old houses and let them know what is in keeping with the style of their houses when they remodel. This so they won’t destroy the character or architectural in­ tegrity of the home. Habitat dinner will be Friday Barry County Habitat for Humanity will have another swiss steak and chicken dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fri­ day at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings The meal, prepared by Frank Town­ send and his volunteer crew, will include cake desserts Habitat is raising funds to help finance its next home building project, a house on Clinton Street in Hastings A freewill donation will be accepted for the meal Right to Life meets Tuesday Barry County Right to Life will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday . April 26. at Grace Wesleyan Church. 13G2 S Hanover St.. Hastings For more information, call 948-4033 Orientation set for frosh parents Parents of current eighth-graders at Hastings arc invited to a high school orientation session from 7 to 8 p.m tonight (Thursday, April 21) at the Hastings High School lecture hall Counselors will be on hand to answer questions about ninth-grade schedules, including required classes, electives, class esquences. teacher recommenda­ tions. career planning and testing School officials say this is a good chance for parents to leam about expec­ tations at high school and to have a role in planning their children's course of study Ionia. Montcalm. Isabella and Mecosdta counties Emmons, of Big Rapids, in 1990 won the seat that was vacated by John Engler when he decided to run for governor Before that, she served for two terms in the Michigan Hous of Representatives She is chairwoman of the Senate Finance Committee and has 18 years of experience as a township official She was named Legislator of the Year by the National Association of Stale Legislators and by the Michigan Township Association, with both honors coming in 1993 She has served as a member of the Michign Township Association Board of Directors Emmons has operated a family owned dairy business for 25 years and is a lifelong member of the Michigan Farm Bureau She also has been affiliated with local chambers of commerce. child and family ser­ vices. Region V Area Agency on Aging and Right to Life Starkweather, of Ionia, has spent the last 8'6 years as chief of staff for Welborn, a posi­ tion he resigned March 5 in order to devote his full attention to the campaign "Senator Welborn's decision not to seek election in the new (23rd) district, and his en­ couragement and endorsement of my can­ didacy were among the prime factors in my decision to run for this office." he said "After nearly a decade of working with the senator and the residents in Ionia. Barry and Montcalm counties. 1 can give the district the kind of dedicated representation the citizens deserve " He promised to give equal attention to residents in all five counties of the district. "I firmly believe the voters of our five counties not only want but deserve a senator who says the same thing in Hastings. Mt Pleasant. Belding. Big Rapids or Greenville that he would say in Lansing." Starkweather said "Voters also deserve a senator who will recognize and understand that the district is compromised of more than 250,000 people who live in five counties, not just one or two. Each of those areas deserves the same atten­ tion and respect '* Starkweather describes himself as an ac­ tivist. a fiscal conservative and a pro-life candidate Joanne Emmons "I will work to solve the problems of each of the five counties, and I am absolutely com­ mitted to bringing a fair share of state tax dollars back into the district." he said "I’m not talking about pork.' but about equal distribution of tax dollars for our counties, townships, cities and villages and for our in­ stitutions ol higher learning." He said he is committed to regularly scheduled meetings with constituents in each county io give them updates and receive input. Starkweather said is experience in Lansing, working with committees, state agencies and creating legislation strengthen his credentials "During my years in the Senate. I have helped thousands of citizens solve every type of problem imaginable." lie said Starkweather said he believes that personal tragedies, the death of his wife and two step­ sons. and successes and failures in business help him understand the problems faced by the people of the district. Starkweather and his current wife. Paula, live in Ionia, but they have a second home in Morton Township in Mecosta County. He has established campaign headquarters in Ionia. Emmons' campaign committee is in Big Rapids Craig Starkweather Equalization directors still have big job to do, despite Proposal A J‘Ad G rallies Neifa Service Equalization directors are still needed, despite the fact that last month's statewide passage of Proposal A changes the way schools are financed, in part, by reducing property taxes and limiting annual property assessment increases The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers and other officials around the stale re­ ceived a letter this month from the Slate Tax Commission stating that the passage of Proposal A last month has not changed the need for an equalization director to prepare a 24-month 1994 equalization study to be used to begin 1995 equalization computations. "So far, the law has not cuanged," said County Board Chairman Orvin Moore. Quoting from a Stale Tax Commission rule, the letter said, "The equalization direc­ tor is responsible for making an equalization study of the assessed valuations and true cash value of each class of real estate and the personal property in each assessment district in the county each year for the purpose of determining the total value of the county and the valuation of each assessing district, township, and city, for county and state equalization purposes. “1994 equalization studies made in accor­ dance with the Michigan Assessors Manual are required to be prepared and submitted to the State Tax Commission prior to Dec. 31. 1994." the letter said. In other business, last week, the County Board: • Learned that on Monday. April 25, in Grand Rapids, the Area Agency on Aging Region 8 Board is going to be voting on whether to recommend Barry County's re­ quest to be accepted as a member. The Rc- Firefighter treated for smoke inhalation in rural house fire A Delton fireman was treated for smoke inhalation Sunday night after helping the Hickory Corners Fire Department fight a blaze at a home on West Hickory Road. The fireman was taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings where be was treated and released, said Harry Snyder, the Hickory Corners fire chief. Snyder said Hickory Comers firefighters were called to the bouse fire at 8:20 p.m. Firemen from the Delton and Johnstown Township departments were called in later to assist when the Hickory Comers firefighters began to suffer from heal exhaustion, be said. Firefighters fought the blaze for four hours and finally left the scene around 12:30 a.m. Snyder said the fire started behind the refrigerator, which was in a partition between the kitchen and the dining room. An estimate of the damage has not been completed, Snyder said, but the home suffered some fire damage and a lot of waler damage. No one was home al the lime of the fire, Snyder said. He said the owner. Joey Bunch, did have insurance. gion 8 Board lan recommend considering Barry's request to their individual county boards, Commissioner Mark Doster ex­ plained. but the individual county boards that are affiliated w‘th Region 8 hold the power on whether to allow Barry County to be a member. The current member counties are Allegan, Ionia. Kent, Lake. Mason. Mecosta. Montcalm, Ncwago and Osceola. When Barry County, at a later date, sub­ mits its formal applicable to the stale Of­ fice of Services to the Aging, the county must submit resolutions of support from two-thirds of the counties that belong to Re­ gion 8. The final decision rests with the state Commission on Services to the Aging. The entire process will take about 18 months. State Rep. Robert Bender has written a letter of support of the change to the Office of Services to the Aging on behalf of Barry County's desire to be included in Region 8, Ik*ter said. The Region 3 Area Agency, based in Portage, currently administers state and fed­ eral funding for Barry County's senior citi­ zens' programs. Local officials have indicated that they believe Barry County will receive better planning and services for local senior citizens if the switch is made to Region 8. • Approved a 6 percent salary increase for the Department of Public Works director's pay. retroactive to Jan. 1. to match other de­ partment heads. Drain Commissioner Robert Shaffer also is the DPW director and the in­ crease amounts to an additional $157 per year, increasing his salary to $30,136. • Approved a 60-month lease-purchase contract of $756.30 per month with Old Kent Financial Corp, of Grand Rapids for new office furnishings for the County Sub­ stance Abuse agency. The Substance Abuse office will pay for the furniture from its own funds, the County Board's action guarantees payment. The total cost of the furnishings is $36,892.74. • Heard Commissioner Mark Doster report that the County Veterans Trust Fund office wants to be part of the proposed Human Re­ sources Complex, bringing the number of agencies to about 30 who want to be located together on a centralized campus in Hast­ ings. The Veterans Trust Office, now located on an upper floor of the County Courthouse, does not meet state guidelines for handicapped accessibility. • Decided to extend the time for nomina­ tions to the County Zoning Board of Ap­ peals and Planning and Zoning Commission and reopen nominations at the April 26 meeting. • Agreed that the county should pay 20 percent of maintenance costs for two separate drains. Woodbury and Early & Curtis. The county had been paying 10 percent of the Woodbury drain cost and 12.75 percent of expenses for the Early/Curtis drain. The approved increase will total an about $563 more for the proposed 1994 maintenance, said County Coordinator Judy Peterson. "Most all the drains in the county, we are funding up to 20 percent so it would get these in line with the other drain projects. Wc'rc making these consistant so that's a major change.' said Commissioner Gordon Fuhr. "...Some of these drains have just a few number of people on the drains so if you do any work or them it really impacts those individuals. I think one of these drains only had three property owners so it would impact them quite a bit." A PRINTER THAT IS ... [yf Affordable KT Timely [yf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21. 1994 — Page 3 Hastings Manufacturing earns job training grant by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Hastings Manufacturing Company and 50 people who arc entering the wort force will benefit from a recently obtained Economic Development Job Training grant. With a $70,000 grant, which it administered by the Barry Intermediate School District (B1SD). the local manufacturer of piston rings and related pans will train and pay entry level wages to people who are just entering the wort force, or upgrade skills of existing workers. Various sized groups will take the training in production or maintenance work at the factory. BISD Superintendent Tom Mohler said. After the training, the workers will stay on the job. which will then be full lime Mohler, who wrote the grant request, said it was a good deal for Barry County residents. "Keeping Barry County citizens in the county with jobs promotes local growth and local autonomy." he said. "If we could promote more employment, it would be better for everyone in the area." The workers will leam about how to operate lift trucks, safety procedures and quality assurance standards In Hastings schools, the workers will be given refresher courses in math and reading. Mohler said. First priority will be given to new workers. Mohler explained. He added that those hired at Hastings Manufacturing after Feb 20 will be part of die program. "1 think it s better for seif esteem if you can work in your home town — it helps you become more self-sufficient." he s*id Other state agencies are involved v .th the grant, including the Michigan Jobs Commission and the Departments of Labor Ebersole Center is now open J-Ad Graphics News Senice The Ebersole Environmental Education and Conference Center is open and ready for the summer season after being closed during February and March The center was closed following bouts of illness among staff and campers that were identified by state and local health departments k the Norwalk virus. The virus was hard to pin down because it was caused by a batch of frozen cookies that were not used in sequence, causing some groups, but not others, to become ill. "We re delighted to be open again, we have hosted three groups and they have all had wonderful, successful visits." said Director Paul Babladelis. "The camp emerged from the whole ordeal stronger than ever, and after going through the type of investigation we did, we are probably in the best shape of any conference center in the state.’ Babladelis emphasized that the inspections done by the Allegan. Barry. Ingham and Stale of Michigan health departments were very rigirous and detailed examinations "We were one of the best camps in the state to begin with, and they went through the place with a fine tooth comb." The center will be host for the annual Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education spring conference April 29-May 1. The conference brings together educators and friends of the environment from throughout the state. "We re pleased to bring other conference operators here: io put on a conference for our peers," Babladelis said. The meeting is the largest conference of environmental and outdoor educators in Michigan. For more information, call the center at 792-6294 or 1-517-325-6348 Sgt Bill Johnson reviews all of the things the sixth grade students in Rich Nauta's class have learned about boating and water safety Sheriff's Dept, teaches water safety to Barry County kids by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Michigan abounds with lakes, rivers and streams. Residents use the waterways for swimming, fishing, boating and many other Virginia Henion (left), vice president of AAL in Hastings, talks with Karen Despres, executive director of the Barry County Chapter of the American Red Dross, about the need for local disaster funds which are especially used to help county families whose homes have burned Lutherans' flower sale will benefit County Red Cross Tbe annual geranium sale, sponsored by the Aid Associauon for Lutherans (AAL). will benefit the local disaster fund of tbe Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross. Geraniums offered in the sale arc "cutting" geraniums and arc available in red only al a cost of $2.50 per plant. The last day to order geraniums is May 8. Orders may be placed by calling Judy Hughes at 948-8635 (days); Loretta Schoes- Farmers Market meeting is May 4 The Hastings Farmers Market annual meeting will be held on Wednesday. May 4. at Barry County Extension in the new Courts and Law Building at 3:30 p.m on the first floor All vendors arc welcome to attend For more information call 945-5695 SCHOOLS.,.continued from page 1 He said major changes in the school's financial situation he had hoped for had not occurred, and recalled that earlier in the year "we indicated that we wouldn't be able to do anything." Cruttenden also challenged the board to "make these decisions earlier in the year, so people will know what’s what." Trustee Michael Anton said taking education financing from property taxes and the resultant plan (Proposal A) by the State Legislature, "has no< by any means solved the school's funding (problems)." He voted for the raises, saying "I regret that the amounts could not be larger." Board Secretary Pat Endsley also said she would like to see higher wages for Hastings schools staff, noting that Hastings is perceived as a middle of the road community, "but the school employees, especially the administrators, do not earn middle of the road wages." Endsley said as a member of the Personnel Committee it bothered her to come up with the recommendation "1 hate to take it out on these people, but it looks like we're going to." she said. She added that she would like to see salary adjustments come earlier in the school year, too. saying that waiting until April is not fair to the people who work in the system. In a unanimous vote, the board agreed to extend voluntary recognition to the South Central Unified Bargaining Association (SCUBA) as the exclusive bargaining representative of the Hastings Education .Association. Also unanimously, the board designated C. George Johnson as ns chief negotiator in bargaining with representatives of SCUBA. Johnson is an attorney with the firm of Thran. Maatsch and Nordberg in Lansing. The bargaining would be for the teachers' contract, which expires this June 30. The board also unammouslv approved rescinding an earlier action to collect summer taxes. Because each unit of government that collects taxes charges a fee for each parcel and with the greatly reduced amount going to schools, it is no longer cost effective. Schoessel said In other action, the board agreed to take part in the "State Aid Note" program, which allows the school to borrow up to 50 percent of anticipated state aid. "Once again I would like to publicly register my disgust with the way the state handles (school finances)." Larry Haywood said. He added that he believes the state creates the problem by not making timely state aid payments. "h’s a nutty way to do business," he said. Endsley cautioned soon-to-graduate seniors that pranks wouldn't be tolerated. A Bout the only thing the school can do in the way of discipline after the kids finish classes is take away the privilege of attending honors night and graduation, she said. She said as a board member she would not want to do that, but it could happen. Schoessel told the board that the high school again has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. with no violation of any standard. A policy change calling for a ban on non­ alcohol malt beverages as well as all sei. 948-8658 (days and evenings); or Mary Rider. 945-9864 (evenings). Geranium orders may be picked up at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North St.. Hastings from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m Saturday, May 21. The Lutheran Church iiTHastings decided to donate its proceeds from the sale to the local Red Cross disaster fund when members learned that there is an urgent need for disas­ ter funds, especially when the local chapter assists victims of family bouse fires in tbe county. One of the many forms of assistance by the Barry County chapter has been with sin­ gle family house fires. Since the current fis­ cal year started on July 1. the Barry Ameri­ can Red Cross chapter has assisted 11 county families who have had fires and did not have insurance. These people have re­ ceived vouchers for food and clothing. One couple was also assisted with dentures and eye glasses. "This has completely wiped out our local disaster funds," said Karen Despres, execu­ tive director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross. "We need very badly for the people of Barry County to be as compassionate and generous locally as they have always been with national disas­ ters. "We are very grateful for the interest shown by this group (AAL in Hastings) and appreciate the time, effort and energy that goes into this project," Despres said. All the funds donated for the project will stay in Barry County, she added. Matching funds will be available from the AAL Home Office located in Appleton. Wis. Any donations received for the Ameri­ can Red Cross local disaster fund will be matched also alcohol, was unanimously passed by the board. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings will accept bids for the sale of one (1) 1979 L-800 Ford Dump Truck and one (1) 1980 L-800 Ford Dump Truck These trucks will be sold as-is with no warranty The trucks are available for inspection at the City of Hastings DPS Garage located at 301 E Court St on Friday. April 22, 1994 from 8:00 a.m to 3:00 p.m. The City of Hastings. Michigan reserves the right to reject any and all blds. The bids shall be received at the Office of the City Clerk: 102 S Broadway. Hastings. Michigan 49058. until 10 00 am. on Friday. April 29. 1994 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud recreational uses But with the availability of many lakes and rivers, Barry County citizens should leam how to use the natural asset safely. Sgt. Bill Johnson, who is in charge of the Marine Department of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, goes into the area schools to teach sixth-grade students basic boating and bow to be safe while in the water. The sixth-grade students are quite interested in the subject of boating because they're usually about 12 years old. and that is the age when they can be licensed to operate a boat on Michigan waterways. "They have to have a boating safety certificate to get a license to operate a boat, otherwise they have to have an adult on board with them," Johnson said. "I teach about 1,400 kids a year in boating Sgt. Bill Johnson, who is in charge of the Marine Division of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, has been teaching children about water safety for eight years. and water skills." be said, "they al* should know what lo do." Johnson, who just completed a week with sixthgrade students in Hastings Middle School, also goes to schools in Gull Lake. Wayland. Delton, Nashville. Middleville. Maple Valley and Bellevue. Woodland has the only public school in Johnson gives examples of people who were seriously hurt or died because they did not know or did not use safety rules. Anchoring, towing and (Tailoring a boat are covered, along with what to do if a boat capsizes. He also gives facts on alcohol the county that doesn't take part in the while boating, advising, "water and alcohol don't mix." Fire on board, first aid and hypothermia, and the necessity of filing a "float plan" were studied by the youngsters. Johnson points out that there arc recent changes in the boating laws that adults and children should know about Watch for an upcoming article on the latest changes in the law program. During the safely course, Johnson, who has been doing the class for young people for eight years, covers many aspects of water and boat safety Everything from choosing the right boat, basic hull designs and different types of boats is explained to the kids. Also, what is required to register a boat, basic safety rules, different buoys and what each means, and navigation rules they must follow when they share a body of water with others. The students leam how to load and unload a boat dock, and the basics of maneuvering of a boat. From bis experience in the marine division of the sheriffs department. ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City of Hastings will accept bids for the purchase of two (2) 1995 trucks with snow blade and plow hitch. The City of Hastings, Michigan reserves the right to reject any and all bids The bids shall be received at the office of the City Clerk at: 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan 49058. until 10:00 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 1994 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud Specifications are available at the above ad­ dress from the City Clerk. 29 29 29 Happy Birthday - APRIL 23 3 Pam ATTENTION EMPLOYERS If you are interested in employing HHS cooperative education or work ex­ perience students for the 1994-95 school year, please attend an informa­ tional meeting at Hastings High School on Tuesday, April 26, 1994 at 3:30 p.m. 29 29 ’ 29 29 • 29 Hammond Love ... Little Sis • 29 • 29 • 29 • 29 *29 OPEN HOUSE CITY OF HASTINGS WATER TREATMENT PLANT MAY 2 to May 6,1994 Please join us during Water Quality Awareness Week for the dedication of the newly constructed Water Treatment Plant. OFFICIAL DEDICATION May 2, 1994 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. OPEN HOUSE May 2 to May 6. 1994 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Please call ahead to arrange group tours 945-2331 135 W. MILL STREET HASTINGS. MICHIGAN 49058 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1994 Drugs are just a one-way ticket to misery J I,cl|ITS To The Editor: A mother feels pain of sentence, too lo The Editor: I’m writing in reference to the letter. "Fiancee's Prison Sentence unfair." in the April 14 issue. I ini the mother of that young nun and I too feel his sentence was unfair I can read the court news in the Banner and sec where men are convicted of criminal sexual conduct and get five years. Now that’s awful. My son had no prior record as a juvenile or as an adult. He was not a habitual offender This was his first time ever to be in trouble and he got five years, cigat months No one knows what my son had to endure through his childhood, no one but myself and my son. I'm not saying what he did was right, it wasn’t. I'm not criticizing Judge Richard Shuster for the sentence he gave him But I do believe it was a little too stiff My son is a good boy and a very hard worker He just fell into the wrong crowd. 1 realize my son has a mouth and he could've said. "No. I’m not gening involved in this. " or "I’m not doing that." But he didn't. He made a mistake and everyone is en titled co make mistakes and hopefully leam from them, which I’m sure he has I love my son w ith all my heart I would die for him and I wish I could do his time for him But I can't. 1 read the Banner where people who have done just about everything he did. plus they were habitual offenders, get off easy with a little jail time and probation I could've seen my son getting some jail time and probation and maybe even a tether around his ankle. But not five years and eight months If you are not a mother, you wouldn't know how it feels to walk into a prison to see your son and when it's time to go and you turn around and look at him and see the hurt in his eyes and heart because you're leaving Well, the pain will just about kill you. I always cry all the way home But like I said, you wouldn't know that feeling unless you arc a mother Debbie Blain Battle Creek I'm writing in response to a letter in the April 7 Banner 'We must be tough on drugs to stop crime * Yes. I agree that drug abuse is a serious and growing problem in every community throughout our country But I do not agree with the writer's opinions on how to go about solving this problem that affects us all Lock­ ing everyone up and building more and more prisons is not the answer It is evident to me that the letter writer has had the good fortune not to have had anyone close to him or one of his very own family members afflicted with the disease of drug ad diction. He ought to consider himself very lucky and thank God for sparing him and his family the grief and pain one goes through watching helplessly while someone close slowly destroys him or herself Believe me. there’s absolutely nothing you can do but watch. And until that person using drugs hits rock bottom O' admits and accepts the problem and seeks help, every one close to that person will suffer One important fact is that drug addiction is recognized as a disease And not all of those afflicated are low-life scum bags who need to be locked away for the good of the communi­ ty Not all steal to support their habit. In fact, a very, very small percentage do What most people fail to realize is that drug addiction/abusc touches all walks of life, from the wealthy to the poor Darryl Strawberry, who plays professional baseball for the Los Angeles Dodgers and makes over $3 million per season just two Hannah Falk series enjoyed weeks ago checked himself into a drug rehab for cocaine addiction He may well have thrown away a great career in baseball along with a multi million dollar a year contract The sad truth is that drug addiction is an equal opportunity disease, which will not discriminate regardless of whether you cam over a million or just $20,000 per year We are locking up people by the tens of thousands in this country for having an addic­ tion to something, and this is not the answer The taxpayer is being led to believe that these people while in prison will be helped with cer­ tified drug counselors, and group meetings or individual counseling, so that once they arc released back into the community they will no longer feel the need to go back to using drugs again Sadly, this is not the case There are no such programs here in prison I was lucky to still have had a wife at that time who loved and cared enough about what hap­ pened to me that she helped me seek profes stonal help for my cocaine addiction before I was incarcerated And 1 thank God every day that she didn’t give up on me. I've been com­ pletely drug free for over three years now. and can't remember the last time I’ve felt mi good National Day of Prayer is May 5 To The Editor: To The Editor: Interesting facts about mutual funds Mutual funds are a relatively straightfor­ ward investment; however, individual in­ vestors may not be aware of a lot of the in­ teresting trivia concerning mutual funds. The Investment Company Institute (1C1). the Washington. D.C.-based voice of the mutual fund industry , recently sent out a list of in­ teresting facts about mutual funds, including: • The term "mutual fund’’ is not synonymous with the stock market The almost $2 trillion invested tn mutual funds is almost evenly divided among stock, bond and money-market funds • Contrary to popular belief, the "boom” in mutual funds did not begin in the 1990s. Rather, dumg the decade of the 1980s. fund assets increased from $95 billion to $1 trillion • An increase in mutual fund assets is not the same as an increase in cash flow. For ex­ ample. combined assets of stock and bond funds have increased by $776 billion since 1990. However, only $446 billion of that represents new investments. The remaining $330 billion comes from the earnings and ap­ preciation (rising values) of existing stock and bond portfolios • Mum of the "new" money being in­ vested into mutual funds is not from bank CDs or unsophisticated "savers" who have never invested Recent studies indicate that most new mutual fund money is being invested by people who are already mutual fund shareholders • There were no massive liquidations by stock mutual fund managers on Oct. 19. 1987. the day the stock market crashed more than 500 points. On that day. only 2 percent of stock fund assets were redeemed by shareholders Two-thirds of those redemp tions were taken from the funds' existing cash positions, which served as a buffer and prevented greater selling in a fulling market • Although mutual funds are not guaranteed or insured, they are heavily regulated under federal and state securities laws No mutual funds have "collapsed" or "gone bankrupt" since the Investment Com­ pany Act was passed in 1940. • A substantial amount of mutual fund assets are in the form of municipal bond funds, which invest in the debt offerings of stale and local governments. These funds play a vital role in paying for public services and infrastructure. • Of the total assets invested in mutual funds, about $390.5 billion is long-term HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since J 856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ov*on of J-Ad Graphca Inc 1952N Brc*dw»y HMfings. Ml 49058-0602 money in retirement plans. • Factors contributing to the mutual fund industry's current success include the matur­ ing of 77 million baby boomers, declining in­ terest rates, the growth of defined contribu­ tion retirement plans, the massive refinancing of home mortgages and the large number of involuntary lump-sum distributions to pur ticipants in pension plans. • Mutual fund shareholders arc not the "rich". The median household income of mutual fund shareholders is $50,000. mean­ ing that one-half have incomes below that figure. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 50V. Ameritech 40V. 53V. Anheuser-Busch 48V, Chrysler Clark Equipment 63 V, CMS Energy 21V, 39V. Coca Cola Dow Chemical 61 Exxon 63V. Family Dollar 15 V. 56V. Ford General Motors 54V. Great Lakes Bancorp 20 Hastings Mfg. 32 IBM 52V. 53V. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 40V. Kmart 18 V. 48V, Kellogg Company 57 McDonald's 45V. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 18V. Spartan Motors 18V. Upjohn 26V. Gold $371.60 Silver 5.21 Dow Jones 3619.82 Volume 323,000.000 Change + V. + 2V. + 1V. —2V. + ’/. —V. + V. —2 + 1V, —V. —IV. -2V. —•/» —2V, — —IV. +’/• —V. + v. + */. -2'1. — -'I. —1'1. —7.1 -.09 -61.87 History is not what happened, but what so­ meone said happened I enjoyed the diary of “Hannah Falk" very much It is nice to have her writings made available One word or small bead can be so very important to later historians History has been a vocation of mine for about 20 years. I was able to explore the com­ plex times of the 1500 or 1550 in America Reading the "diary" was a hit and miss af­ fair Good Hastings friends were nice enough to pass on the Banner during the winter months Thanks again to the Hastings Banner and Joyce Wembrecht. Sincerely. Bernard Harris Bradenton. Fla. The community of Hastings is encouraged as my fellow citizens to join in prayer on May 5. 1994. for National Day of Prayer, asking that God's light may illuminate the minds and hearts of our people and our leaders, so that we may meet the challenges that he before us w ith courage and wisdom and justice Whereas, the virtues of prayer have a com­ mon bond — our hope and aspirations, our sorrows and fears, and deepest remorse and renewed resolve, our thanks and joyful praise. and most importantly our love — all toward God; and 1 join with our President and Gover­ nors of our United States and invite all to join in earnest prayer for our nation, state and community. Now. therefore. I. Mayor Mary Lou Gray do hereby declare Thursday. May 5. 1994. as "National Day of Prayer" in Hastings, Michigan. The Honorable Mayor Mary Lou Grey Hastings Become well Infor med... read The Banner, EVERY WEEK! Know Your Legislators: Barry County 911 First Rate To The Editor: 1 would like to take a moment to comment on a service that die people of Barry County can take much pr|0tfSn. >this being the Barry County Central WSflBph / E-911 Since being assigned to this work site in late 1993.1 have had the opportunity to work with the Dispatch Center on a daily basis and have been greatly impressed with its functions. Those citizens of Barry County who had the wisdom to establish the 911 system tn its in­ ception. and then the entire citizenry of Barry County who voted to fund it through a millage deserve much praise. I can tel* you that the Barry County Central Dispatch is looked at by the rest of the stale as a model in which to duplicate 1 have had many inquiries from other post commanders throughout the stale, asking questions on your central dispatch center. The one underlying fact that stands out in regard to the center in Barry County is the at­ titude of cooperation that is exhibited by all the governmental agencies involved. The people of Barry County can take much pride in this very important public safety iwue F/Lt. Ronald L. Neil Hastings Post Michigan State Police CORRECTION: A Banner story about plans for a bed and breakfast at the Adrounie House incorrectly staled that the Upjohn family formerly lived at the home The Upjohn family only owned tbe land Dr. George Lowry Ihud there for many years before selling it to Dr. H.A Adrounie Public Opinion^ For those reading my letter who might have in the past or present thought of using drugs or would like to experience what it would be like to get high just once, please don't If it doesn’t kill you the first time, sooner or later you may wish it had And for those of you who are suffering right now from drug addiction, believe me. I know exactly what you're going through. Do yourself and your loved ones a huge favor, admit you've got a problem and get yourself some help before it’s too late and you end up either dead, institutionalized or in prison like myself For those using drugs right now but are tell­ ing yourself that you don't have a problem. I’ve done that for years loo. denied I ever had a problem until one day I was arrested and charged with crimes I did not commit as a direct result of my using cocaine (See story in July 16 1992 Hastings Banner. "Delton man acquitted of multiple charges in drug case." Believe me. those of you who are still using sooner or later will wake up. Just pray lo God it's sooner than later Sincerely. David Anthony Sarachick U.S. Senate Donald Rlegla, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Hoorn 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. RtXtend. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a liny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. How do y >u feel about law against t eachers striking? How do you fed about atvxt.pu by Governor John Engler and tbe State Legislature to restrict teachers' rights to collective bargaining (striking)? (616) 945-9554 ItoMn Jacob* Preaadent Stephan Jacoba Treaatxw John Jacob* Vca Praadant Frederic Jecnba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EMor) Elaine Gilbert fAwoanr E&or) Nek Heftman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Milter T.L Slenzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Ciewhed ads accepted Mooday through Friday B a m io 5 X pm. Saturday 8 - Noon Scon Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson Phyflts Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year r Barry County $15 per year m adjotnmg counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) "I'm a retired teacher and I don't like tbe idea of restrictions to collective bargaining." “I agree with the Governor 100 percent." “1 think the teachers should be able to strike. like everybody else can." "I think it's wrong, Teachers should have the right for collective bargaining. But education needs to get back to the basics.” “1 don't think teachers should strike." "I really haven't had the chance to give it much thought." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1994 — Page 5 (left) Store manager Diane Myers shows Lindsay McNaity, Tony Sonego and Steven Tofger the different flavors of milk. Happy Time Pre-schoolers tour Felpausch store Students at Happy Time Prc-Scbool recent­ ly enjoyed a tour of the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings They enjoyed the smells of the bakery and especially the green rolls and bread for St Patrick's Day The meal department was interesting, with the meat wrapping machine the favorite. The “Can Smacker” was popular, with each child taking a tum Students visited the dairy department and were surprised to learn about strawberry and banana milk. They took a special tour of the downstairs offices and were impressed with the stamp machine Cookies from the bakery were enjoyed by the class. Word of Faith Fellowship is using new sanctuary The building project started in August of last year at the Word of Faith Fellowship is almost completed. The new 500 seat capacity sanctuary is now open with worshipers gathering for the first service on Easter Sunday The new sanctuary features an advanced sound and light system New offices, library, kitchen, bathrooms, resource room lor teens, and classrooms will be completed by this summer Associate Pastor Carla Smith stands in the new sanctuary. Communication from Congressman Nick Smith A hard look at the crime bill After much delay, the House of Represen­ tatives is finally working on a crime bill. As politicians from the President on down take credit for "getting tough on crime.” it's im­ portant to lake some time to sec what’s actual­ ly in this bill. What we find is that more than $8 billion in budget-busting, social welfare spending and dozens of new bureaucratic federal rules have been mixed into the bill. Worse, all this spending will add directly to the deficit, because Congress has proposed no mechanism to pay for it. Many of these spending programs are ques­ tionable. Some of the programs even reward delinquency and criminal behavior. For ex­ ample. the bill would allocate S50 million over the next five years for "rr •< night sports' ' in high crime neighborhoods We’re told that young criminals will give up crime for sports. Another line item in the bill would spend $50 million more to ” increase the self-esteem” of delinquent and "at-nsk” youth Some of this spending reflects the belief that crime is not the criminal’s fault, it's society fault. The crime bill includes $525 million over five years to establish a job training pro­ gram in the hope it will deter crime. But the federal government already spends at least $24 billion a year on more than 150 employ­ ment and training programs in 14 agencies The list of spending programs m the crime bill goes on and on: $2.65 billion for after-school, weekend, and summer sports and arts pro­ grams for schoolchildren, and $300 million for substance abuse treatment in supposedly drug-free prisons. When the bill provides money to states for new prisons, additional police on the streets, anti-drug and anti-gang education programs, and ocher good anti-cnmc policies, it attaches bureaucratic rules and paperwork re­ quirements which take away some state authority and flexibility. For example, states receiving federal prison money have to justify their prison policies to the federal govern­ ment. including their rehabilitation, security classification, community corrections, drug diversion, and ocher prison programs. During the debate on the bill. I introduced and passed an amendment to eliminate at least one of the requirements for states to receive federal prison money. My amendment eliminated a requirement that would force states to enter into multi-state agreements to qualify for prison grants. Now. if the bill passes, individual states will be eligible for these funds. The Rules Committee stopped me from offering ocher amendments 1 prepared to free states from other intrusive regulations Crime, along with the economy and jobs, is one of my top priorities for my first term in Congress. A crime bill should put new police officers on the strees. help states build new prisons, crack down on illegal immigration, prevent terrorism, and enhance victims' rights while maximizing state flexibility. It shouldn't become a way to sneak new social spending into the budget. With 25 amendments still pending. I'm hopeful that we can improve this bill and help reduce crime APRIL 22 and 23 SAVE ON ALL NIKE & REEBOK ATHLETIC SHOES FOR MEN & WOMEN SALE 41.99 MEN’S NIKE' POINT FLIGHT II Reg. $60. Mid-high basketball shoes with comfort details BOYS' NIKE* SKY ALPHA Reg. $44. Basketball shoes with durable features for boys. SALE 39.99 SALE 29.99 SALE 47.99 MEN’S NIKE* GOT WOMEN’S REEBOK- FANTASY LADIES’ REEBOK’ WALKER Reg. $55. Men's crosstrainers for all-pur­ pose activities. Reg. $40. Soft garment leather aerobic shoes for her Reg. S60. Great Hexalite* cushioning, SAVE ON MEN’S and LADIES’ DRESS and CASUAL SHOES SAVINGS FOR NEWBORNS, INFANTS. TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS! 20% OFF INFANTS & TODDLERS OKIE-DOKIE PLAYWEAR SEPARATES. NEWBORNS BRIGHT FUTURE PLAYWEAR. NEWBORNS . INFANTS'. TODDLERS & PRESCHOOLERS DRESSES S DRESS-UPS PLUSH TOYS 25% OFF INFANTS & TODDLERS TOWELS.& BEDDING. INFANTS' & TODDLERS SLIPS. TIGHTS. UNDERWEAR & SLEEPWEAR BARNEY & FRIENDS APPAREL. PLUSH TOYS & ACCESSORIES . SAVE ON ALL THE ORIGINAL ARIZONA JEAN CO. JEANS & SHORTS FOR PRESCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS MARRIAGE LICENSES Craig Michael Altoft. Woodland and Stephanie Agnes Walbczek. Nashville Larry Lee Comp Jr . Hastings and Jodi Lynn Weedall. Hastings Edward Herman Tank Jr.. Plainwell and April Louise Sonncrvillc. Plainwell Jerry Neil Depew. Hastings and Donna Campbel). Hastings Timothy Edward Demon. Hastings and Came Ann Jacobs. Hastings SALE 34.99 SAVE ON ALL TOPS FOR PRESCHOOL BOYS & GIRLS HOURS: Regular pnees appearrng are offering prices only Sales may ex may not have been made at regular prices Monday-Friday 10 am • 8 pm; Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm; Sunday 11 am - 4 pm JCPennev o C3 • ra o • e* e-e ▼ DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 21. 1994 [___________ Frank E. Thomas__________ ArvellaJ. Howell HASTINGS - Frank E. Thomas, 77. of Nelson Street, Hastings passed away Sunday. April 17.1994 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Thomas was born on April 11, 1917 in Flint the son of Charles and Eva (Gay) Thomas He came to Hastings at age three, and attended schools there. He was married to Eva C. Sears on May 31. 1942. He was employed at E.W. Bliss Company tn Hastings for 27 years, retiring in 1970. Previ­ ous employment included the Oliver Aviation Company in Battle Creek. Mr. Thomas is survived by his wife. Eva; son. Robert Thomas of Hastings; daughters. Pat Thomas of Hastings, Vicki Abramowitz of Virginia, Carol Neeb of Lake Odessa; 18 grandchildren; several great grandchildren, brother. Albert Monatague of Hastings. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Frank Thomas; daughter. Judith Thomas; two brothers, and one sister Respecting his wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice. Funeral arangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs Arvella J Howell. 69, passed away Sunday, April 17. 1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings Mrs. Howell was born on June 4, 1924 tn Middleville, the daughter of Leo M. and Velma E. (Stimpson) Crane. She was raised in Middle­ ville and attended Thomapple Kellogg Schools graduating in 1942. She was mimed to John W. Howell on August 5, 1943 in Pensacola. Florida. Mrs. Howell was a homemaker, enjoyed her flowers, gardening and crocheting for her fami­ ly and friends. She was a life member of the O.E.S. No. 7 Hastings, and Past Matron of the Middleville Chapter No. 17. Mrs. Howell was preceded in death by a grandson, Randy She is survived by her husband, John W Howell; two daughters, Velma Jefferson of Morgan Hill, California, Linda (Gerald) Riva of Middleville; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; two sisters, Leola (Orvil­ le) Spencer of Battle Creek, Jeanette Culp of Grand Rapids; several nieces ant nephews Funeral and committal services were held Tuesday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Reverend Monte Bell of the Good Shepard Lutheran Church officiating. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contirbutions may be made to SIDS. ^ATTEND SERVICES ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Samrda) Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Ma**e* 8 00 am and II IS am . Coafeastom Saturday 4 00-4 30 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FE1 LOWSH1P. 2730 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen Pastor Church office ph. me *48 2549 Sunday worship 8 30 a m and 10:13 Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9.30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m Youth group meet* Wednesday 6.30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring tbe whole family WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her nag 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30; Wednesday even tags from 6:00-8:00 p.m the youths meet at the church, bring a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland! 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00a.tn and 11:00 -tn.. Sunday School. 9:45 a m. 4-H meet* Monday*. 6 30 p.m to 8:00 p.m Bible Study, Wednesday*. 5:15 p.m at Delores Gasper*. 801 Barter Rd . Hasting* Men s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther nonce Call Mr Stephen Lewi* at 945-5365 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St., Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. April 24 - 8:00 and 10:45 a m Ho­ ly Communion; 9:30 a.m Church School (all ages) Thursday. April 21 — 11:30 Holy Commumon/Lunch. 6:30 Children s Choir. 7 00 pm Adventures Education Committee. 8 00 AA Fnday. Apnl 22 - 6 00 Wedding Reh . 9 30 Conf 8; 3 30 Wedding. 8:00 NA Monday. Apnl 25 — 7 00 pm Bereft Parent*. Evangelism Com­ mittee. inquirers Tuesday, Apnl 26 - 4 00 pm Aicolyte Training. 7 00 pm Stephen Training Wednesday. Apnl 27 - 10 a m Wordwatcher*. 7 00 SCS Staff CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 302 E Bond. Hasting* Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10 00 a.m . Worship 11:00 a.m . Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 700 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 1000 a.m . Wor­ ship 11 00 am . Evening Service at b 00 p m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, i mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058) meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9 30 a m . Bible School. 10 30 am. Morning Worship. 6 00 p m . Evening Worship. 7 00 p m Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 HOPF: UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Jim Fos. pastor, phone Re* 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cotant. choir director Sun­ day morning 9 45 a m.. Sunday School. 11 00 a.m . Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p m.. Youth Fellowship. b 00 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all service*, transports turn provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7:00 p m Wednesday CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. Wednesday: 7:00 p.m Service* for Adult*. Teen* and Children HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hasting*. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a m., classes for all age* Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided. Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p m are: Rainbows or J.J. Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19); Adult Bible Study - No age limits FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 am. Classes for all ages. 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6 00. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 Awana Clubs. 7.00 p.m . Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4pm P.O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementu*. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9 45 a m Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m. - Morning Worship; 6pm - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30p m - Bible Study. and youth groups Special events Thursday. April 21st. 7 p.m . Dan Janus, of Michigan Family Forum, will present the mission of the com munny impact project Sunday. Apnl 24th special guest Clay Hullet. a missionary to the Rulltp.nes The Church Page is Paid lor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAViNOS S LOAN, FA Hastings and Utke Odessa WBEN FUHIRAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NADOMAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THI HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■■Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS AREA PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHIUCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616 ) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 (home phone i Sunday Ser* Ke 9:30 a.m . Sunday School 11:00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Awana 3 year-oids-6th grade. Monday*. 6 30 p tn . Prayer tune Wednesdays. 7 00 p.m. Teen Center 7thl2th grade. Saturday*. 7:00 p.m. BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 ar.i . Wor­ ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938. Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G. Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. April 24 - 9:30 and 11 00 Morning Wor ship Service* Nursery provided Broadcast of 9:30 services over WBCH-AM and FM; 9:50-10:50 Sunday Church School Cluses for all ages. 10.30 Refreshmenu and Fellowship tn the Dining Room. 11:20 Children * Church. 12 00 Dinner and Program on Mexico — Potluck. 4:00 Middle High Fellowship. 5:00 Senior High Fellowship. Monday — Newsletter article* due. 7:00. Mission Com­ mittee meeting. 7:00. Christian Education Committee meeting Wednesday - 12 00 Women's Organization Lucnhcon. Program "Anush — The Plain People"; 7:00 Cancel Choir. Thursday — 9:30 Circle Study Leaders Fnday — 6:30 Menders Dinner and Pro­ gram Saturday — Middle High School Leaving for Chicago HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Philip R Colburn. Pastor Church phone number u 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center: 945-2361 Saturday services are Sabbath School at 9 20 a.m (for all ages) and Worship Service at 11:00 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesday*. 7:00-8:00 p.m The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the publi. Mondays and Wednesdays. 9:00-12:00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours. If you are tn need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Philip L. Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Orgamst/Music Director Church phone 616-945-95’4 Barner free building with elevator to ail floor* Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a m Sun day* — Sunday Church School 9:30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Worship 11:00 a m.. Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m Tuesdays — Ladies Night On Exercise and Bible Study. 700 pm Wednesday* Family Church Night - Children * Char 5 15 p m . Prepared Light Meal 6:00 p m . Bible Study 6 45 p.m . Ac­ tivities for Kids 6 45 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for ail ages Thursday* — Bell Choir 6.30 p m Chancel Choir 7 00 p m Fnday. Apnl 22 — Barry County Habitat for Humanity Sw is* Steak Chkken Dinner 4 30 to 7 00 p m Saturday. Apnl 23 — Friend* Group Apnl Fool's Mystery Dinner 7 00 pm Sunday. Apnl 24 — Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger. Sunday School Class of the Week Seeker* Monday. Apnl 25 — Combined Joy and Charity U M Women Circle* 7:30 p m Wednesday. Apnl 27 — Fauh and Hope I M Women Circles. 9:30 a m . Ruth U M Waen Circle 100 pm Sunday. May I — Beginning of National Family Week. Sunday School Class of the Week. Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten Wednesday. May 4 — Mother and Daughter Banquet. 6 30 p m — Theme " Fantastic Fun Follies " SUPPORT GROUPS - Narcotic* Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and 8 00v p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p m Wednesdays. Co-Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursday*, and 9 00 a m Saturdays Cheryl Louise Flessner Sterling Ostroth _________ William H. Bowman_________ HASTINGS - Mr William H. Bowman. 67. of Upton Road. Hastings passed away Monday. Apnl 11, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Burial was conducted at Ru»'and Township Cemetery. Respecting his wishes, there will be do funeral services. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Verdan C. Hesterly IONIA - Verdan C. Hesxeriy. 66, of Alden Lane, Ionia passed away Tuesday. April 12, 1994 at his residence. He was bcm on October 2. 1927 in Wood­ land the sun of Charles and Hildred (Schiably) Hesterly. He attended Woodland Schools and was married to Leota June Tousley February 16. 1946 in Sheridan. He lived and farmed in the Woodland area until he retired and moved to Ionia in 1972. He also worked at the Citco L.P. Gas Company in Woodbury and Wiltenbach Auto Dealership in Lowell. He was a member of the Temple Baptist Church in Ionia, previously was a member of the Woodland United Brethren Church and the Calvary United Brethren Church of Lake Odessa. Surviving are his wife, June; two daughters, Mrs. Darrel (Evelyn Marie) Starbo.d of Grand Ledge, Mrs. Bruce (Barbara Ann) Stout of Saranac; two grandchildren, Jason Stout and Becky Starbord, two sisters, and three brothers, Virginia Tousley of Woodland, Mrs. Eugene (Doris) Biair of Mulliken, Byron Hesterly of Woodland. Ron Hesterly and Herbert Hesterly both of Hastings; several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services will be held 1:00 P.M. Friday at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend James Houseman offi­ ciating. Interment at Woodland Memorial Park. Visitation will be Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 8:30 P.M. at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Temple Baptist Church of Ionia. John L.Johnson GUN LAKE -and formerly of Nashville, and Charlotte, John L. Johnson, 88 passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994 at his home. He was born on December 24,1905 in Alle­ gan County, the son of Nevada (Vade) and Addie M. (Lemley) Johnson. He attended Barnes Country School in Vermontville and graduated from Nashville High in 1925. He married Ada Gage April 9,1932 in Battle Creek. She died April 11,1993. Besides living in Nashville and Charlotte, the couple lived at Gun Lake for 45 years and wintered in Winter Haven, Florida the, pa st 16 years. He was employed as a typesetter for the Nashville News during High School, had a horse driven milk route in Battle Creek and attended Dental Technician School in Detroit for two years. He owned and operated the Char­ lotte Dental Laboratory and retired from there in 1977. He was a member of the Maple Leaf Grange and the Knights of Pythius. He played baseball in Battle Creek for American Steam Pump, and Grand Trunk. He was an avid fisher­ man especially on Gun Lake and was a great pool player. He enjoyed painting, reading Western novels, picking huckleberries in Yankee Springs, loved and played all sports, and being with his family and grandchildren. He is survived by daughters, Carolyn (Duane) Carty of Potterville and Louise (Thomas) George of Roscommon; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; brother, Clayton R. Johnson of Charlotte; several nieces and nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ada. Graveside service were held on Wednesday, April 20, 1994 at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Thomapple Township Emergency Services. I Dingena M. KiUmger | MT. PLEASANT - Dingena M. Killinger, a longtime resident of Michigan passed away at the Tendercare Nursing Home in Mt. Pleasant on Apnl 12, after a short illness. She was 92 years old on Christmas Eve, 1993. Mrs. Dena Killinger was bora in Harlememeer, Holland in 1901 and came to America with her family in 1907. She was fourth in a family of twelve children. The family pion­ eered in North Dakota and Montana and final­ ly, Wisconsin. She married Joseph Killinger and they raised six children; Joseph T. ’Ted" (Betty) of Midland, Louis K. “Kenneth" (Janet) of Midland, Bernard L. (Maxine) of Hastings, Mary E (Roger) of Grayling, James E., and Anton D. “Tony” (Karen) cf Joseph, Utah. The family moved to Michigan in the early 1940’s and lived in Owosso for many years. When she was a young girl in Montana. Mrs. Killinger worked as a domestic on a large cattle ranch. In later years, her daughter, Mary Killinger Weeks wrote of the hardships of the immi­ grant family on the western prairies in her book. “Forgotten Pioneers”. Although she had very little formal education, Mrs. Killinger taught herself to read and write so that she could help her children through their educa­ tional journeys. During the years she resided in Owosso. Mrs. Killinger was employed by Redmond Motors, and in later years, at White’s Bakers’. She was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church and Altar Society. Mrs. Killinger was preceded in death by her husband Joseph, and son. James. Besides her children, she is also survived by one brother, Cornelius Zeestraten of Taylor; and two sisters, Mary Meyer of Pontiac, and Sister Elizabeth Zeestrarten, IHM, Monroe; 19 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday. April 16. 1994 at the Sl Michaels Catholic Church. Pontiac with Father Clyde Pidgeon, CelebranL Interment at Mt. Hope Catholic Cemetery, Pontiac. HASTINGS - Sterling Ostroth. 90. of Evans Court, Hastings passed away Wednesday. April 13. 1994 at Fvanock Hospital Mr. Ostroth was bora on May 3, 1003 in Maple Grove Township, Barry County, the son of Samuel and Cora (Mead) Ostroth’. He was raised in Maple Grove Township and attended rural schools there He was a life long Barry County resident. He was mamed to Gladys P Roberts, marriage ending in divorce. He then married Mary A. (Miller) Forman on April 30, 1959 His employment included, Farming, the former Hastings Table Factory, his car repair shop in Hastings, he also worked for Lhe former Goodyear Implements in Hastings, Hastings Manufacturing Company. Bany County Medipa’rk aC,Ilty'E W B,*SS Company and Charlton Mr. Ostroth was a member of the First United Methodist Church Mr. Ostroth is survived by a son, Gerald Ostroth of Orlando, Florida, daughter, Maxine McClelland of Hastings; four step-sons. I ester Forman of Woodland. George Forman. I any Forman, and Wayne Forman, all of Hastings, step-daughter, Winifred Cobert of Casselberry. Florida; several grandchildren, great, and great great-grandchildren; sister, Pearl Lowell of Hastings. Preceding him m death were his wives, the former Gladys Roberts in 1980 and wife Mary A. (Miller) Forman m 1988. Funeral services were held Saturday, Apnl 16, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial at Woodland Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. I_ _ _ _ Nicole Lyn Taggart HASTINGS - Nicole Lyn Taggart, five months old, of Hastings, passed away Friday at Pennock Hospital. She was born on October 16, 1993 in Hast­ ings the daughter of Jason A. Taggart and Malissa Lyn Parish of Hastings. Also surviving are her brother Cory J Taggart al home; maternal grandparents, David and Brenda Parish of Paw Paw, paternal grand­ parents, Daniel M. and Kathy Taggart of Hast­ ings, Mrs. Barney (Lori) Silsbee of Nashville; great-grandparents, Robert and Carolyn Parrish of Decatur, Mrs. Herayn Brown of Battle Creek, Herbert and Mary Burpee of Dowling; five uncles; one aunt; one cousin. She was preceded in death by grandfather, William Brown. Graveside services were held Tuesday at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Elder Roy Kent Officiating. Memorials may be made to the family. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings. ________ Florence A. Doomhos_________ I MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Florence A. Doornbos, 64, went home to be with her Lord, Monday April 11, 1994, after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs. Doornbos was bora on November 6, 1929 in Eaton County the daughter of John ar.3 Daise (Harroun) Hokanson. She was raised in Eaton County and attended Vermontville Schools. She was married to Richard Doornbos on May 28,1966 in Hudsonville and lived all their married life in Middleville. Mrs. Doornbos was employed at Middleville Engineering, Brillcast, S & L Manufacturing and American Enterprises. Mrs. Doornbos enjoyed gardening, cross­ stitching and especially enjoyed taking care of her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Pratt Jr. and her sister, Louise Trigg. Mrs. Doornbos is survived by her husband of 27 years, Richard Doornbos; her children, David (Lindsey) Pratt of Wayland, Vickie Pratt of Washington, and Kathie (Mike) Kuipbof of Hastings; eight grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren; brothers, John (Veda) Hokan­ son, George (Alice) Hokanson; sisters, Thera (Gene) Meyers, Jan Barrette; sister-in-law, Eleanor Doornbos, Albertha Boomsma, Gert (Carl) Smith, Kate (Fred) Oppewal; many nieces and nephews; special loved ones, Gaye (Russ) Patterson of Hastings. Funeral and Committal services were held Thursday, April 14, 1994 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor Stephen A. DeKok officiat­ ing. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, MiddleviUe. Memorial contributions may be made to Moline Baptist Church Building Fund. Nellie bene Brownfield VERMONTVILLE - Nellie Irene Brown­ field, 87, of Vermontville, passed away April 16, 1994 at her residence. She was bora January 2, 1907 in Auburn, New York the daughter of Emery and May (Clark) Apsey. Mrs. Brownfield attended Hastings Elemen­ tary School and graduated from Hastings High School. y She married Drury Brownfield on June 12, 1927 in Charlotte. The couple lived in Dimon­ dale until 1946 and moved to their farm in Vermontville. Mrs Brownfield and her husband loved Ballroom dancing and traveled to different cities for dances. She also loved to read. She is survived by daughters. Shirley Snell of Pfafftown, North Carolina, and Joyce (Marvin) Classic of Woodland; son LeRoy (Joan) Brownfield of Lawndale, California, eight grandchildren; six great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews Mrs. Brownfield was preceded in death by her husband, Drury on April 29, 1982; brothers, Elmer and Emery (Bus) Apsey, sister Charlotte Wertman; grandson Mike Snell. Funeral services were held Tuesday April 19 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville, with the Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Burial at Lakeview Cemet­ ery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry County Hospice LAKE ODESSA - Cheryl Louise Ressner, infant daughter of Douglas and Susan Ressner of Lake Odessa passed away Monday, April 18. 1994 at Si. Lawrence Hospital, Lansing Surviving besides her parent are one brother. Matthew, grandparents. LeRoy and Joyce Ressner of Woodland, Jane Appleman of Port Huron; great grandfather. James Lind­ say of Port Huron; aunts, uncles, and cousins. Graveside funeral services will be held Thursday. Apnl 21. 1994 at 11 00am at Wood­ land Mcmonal Park with Reverend Ward Pier­ ce officiating Me mon a! contnbutions may be made to the Lakewood United Methodist Church, enve­ lopes available at the funeral home. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa I han Brock| HASTINGS - Ivan Brock. 65, of Hastings, formerly of Woodland, passed away Monday, April 11, 1994 at the Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He was bora February 18, 1929 in Portland the son of Alonzo and Elsie (Stelter) Brock. He is survived by three brothers. Carl Brock of Lansing. John Brock of Port Townsend. Washington, and Robert Brock Clackamas, Oregon; one sister, Ruth Blatt of Saranac; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside funeral services were held Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at Woodland Memorial Park with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Funeral arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel, in Lake Odessa I____ MargaretJ. Beckwith I MIDDLEVILLE - Margaret J. Beckwith. 64, of Gun Lake Road, Gun Lake, Middleville passed away Monday, April 18, 1994 at her residence. Mrs. Beckwith was bora on March 14,1930 in Ionia County the daughter of Asa and Ruby (Shattuck) Randell. She was raised in the Hast­ ings area and attended Barry County rural schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1946. She was married to Richard A. Beckwith on May 7. 1947. She was a homemaker and for 20 yean she and her husband owned and operated Beck­ with’s bait, tackle and boat livery on Gun Lake. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Chuich, and AARP Mrs. Beckwith is survived by son and wife. Richard and Edna Sue Beckwith of Mansfield, Ohio; son, Ronald Beckwith of Gun Lake; five grandchildren; mother, Ruby Randell of Hast­ ings; brothers, Carl Randell, and Asa Randell, Jr., both of Hastings; sister, Sally Gordon, of California. Preceding her in death were husband, Richard on November 29, 1993; ton. Michael in 1948; sisters, Pearl, Edna, and Ruth. Respecting her wishes there will be no funer­ al services. Burial at Hastings Riverside Cemetenr. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice. | James (J.D.) Grinnell| HASTINGS - James (J.D.) Grinnell, 70, of Hastings, pased away Tuesday. April 19th at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Grinnell was born on June 5, 1923, at Stoneville, South Dakota the son of Floyd and Thorj (Johnson) Grinnell. He was raised in Freeport, and attended Freeprot High School, graduating in 1943. He was married to Marie J. Nash on May 9, 1949 in Freeport. He was employed at Bradford White Corpo­ ration and retired after 26 yean. Mr. Grinnell was a veteran of World War II. He enjoyed the friendship of many. He always enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, and a good game of cards. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother Alden Grinnell. Surviving are his wife, Marie J. Grinnell; daughter. Sharon (John) Neal of Holt; son, Darrell Grinnell of Hastings; two grandsons. Jacob and Benjamin Neal; sisters. Caroline (Jerry) Penny of Rorida. Vivian (Donald) Carpenter of Battle Creek, Marilyn (Mike) Kidder of Hastings; brother, Randall (Glenna) Grinnell of Joshua, Texas; one sister-in-lsw. Carol Erb of Freeport; many nieces and nephews, and close friends. Visitation Thursday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, April 22, 1994 at 11:00AM at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Philip L. Brown of Hastings United Church officiating. Interment at Bowne Center Cemetery. Alto. Memorial contributions may be made to TB, Emphysema and health Association of Barry County. Alice Wagner MIDDLEVILLE - Alice (Wi’ndes) Wagner. 91. of West Slate Road, passed away Sunday April 10, 1994 at Thomapple Manor. Mrs. Wagner was bora on October 12,1902 in Qok County, Illinois, the daughter of Zel and Alice (Cairow) Windes. She moved to Middleville in 1915 and graduated from Middleville High School in 1920. She graduated from MSC in 1924 and taught Home Economics in Munsing. Later she was a dietician in Beloit, Wisconsin and 15 yean on Ellis Island, New York. It was oc Ellis Island that Alice met her husband. Walter Wagner They lived in various parts of New York Slate for 25 years They returned to Michigan in 1964. For many years, Mrs. Wagner followed Christian Science teachings fervently. In more recent years she found Christ's love al Word of Faith Fellowship Preceding her in death were her husband. Walter; brothers. Argyle and Bruce, sister Cheryl. Mrs Wagner is survived by Maureen (niece) and John Robinson and their family. Cremation has taken place at her wishes Arrangements were made by Cremation Society of Michigan. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Olson-Brummel wedding announced Corkwells to celebrate 25th anniversary Larry and Suzy Corkwell of Nashville will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary on April 19th. Larry and the former Suzy Johncock were married on April 19. 1969 at the E.U.B church in Nashville. The Corkwell's have two daughters. Lisa and Becky. Lancaster-Neuman engagement told Francie Lynn Olson and Larry Jay Brummel Jr. were united in marriage on Oct. 23. 1993 at St. Theresa Church in Wayland. Parents of the couple arc Ernie and Barb Olson of Middleville and Larry and Esther Brummcl of Byron Center. Matron of honor was Kimberly (and Austin) Lajcak. sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Debbie Murray, friend of the bode. Sherry Peacock, fnend of the bride, and Stacy Bronson, sister o.' the groom. Flowergirl was Jill Kubcsh. cousin of the bride. Best man was Billy Hirdes, friend of the groom. Groomsmen were Kevin Brummel, brother of the groom. Dennis Lajcak. brother­ in-law of the bride, and Kirt Killer, friend of the groom. Ringbearer was Bret Lajcak. nephew of the bride Ushers were Ted Brum­ mel and Gerard Miller, uncles of the groom. Reading was done by Jodi Brummel, sister­ in-law of the groom, music was provided by Patricia Schut. aunt of the groom. April Kamphuis, and Emmarie Schut. cousins of the groom. Mistress and master of ceremony were Sharron an Len Podleski. aunt and uncle of the bride. The couple has built a home in Middleville where they now reside. Century 21/Czinder Realty sponsors golf scramble Easter Seals kids will again be the big win­ ners in the Century 21/Czinder Realty spon­ sored golf scramble The second annual fotif-person event is scheduled for Saturday. May 14. at the Hastings Country Club with a 2 p.m. shotgun start. All proceeds go to the Easter Seals Society with a goal of $ 1.500 set for this year. Entry fees for the fun filled event are $20 per team plus green fees and cart rental. Fees can be paid by individuals or their sponsors. Area businesses can help us help Easter Seals kids by sponsoring team. Liymg adver­ tising signs to be displayed during the event, providing prizes for the golfers, or any com­ bination of the above. The event is designed to make the golfers and sponsors feel good and the Easter Seals kids feel better For more information or entry blanks call Century 21/Czinder Realty al 945-3426. (Woodland NEWS .. by Catherine Lucas The Wixxlland Lions Club met at their den on Main Street last Tuesday evening The 13 members present and special guest Kiyoka Sakamoto enjoyed the meal served from the Woodland Townchousc next door Sakamoto, who is a foreign exchange senior student at Lakewood High School from Okiyama. Japan, spoke to the members about her life in that country and m Michigan. She said she plans to attend Lansing Community College next year and later transfer to Michigan State She said they have a big New Year's celebration in her homeland and some families now celebrate a secular Christmas without the religious. John Waite, president of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society and well-known local historian, spoke at the society's general membership meeting last week He covered the history of the Lake Odessa Homecoming Fall Festival, which eventually became the Fourth of July Fair. 1994 is the fair’s 60<h year. Waite showed a pan of this collection of relics, souveniers and amfacts from the first 1888 celebration in Lake Odessa to this year's fair poster. At the meeting. Tom Pickens announced that arrangements have been made for the society to participate in the Spartan Stores cash award program for uniform price codes from Spartan product labels. Pickens presented a cardboard toy truck to the society to hold the collected label pieces. Anyone who wishes to help the society can cut these price (bar) codes off any Sparta;: product except those printed on tin cans or glass bonles (excepted for safety's sake) and give them to a society member to be deposited in the truck When a thousand Spartan label bar codes have been collected, they can be turned in to Spartan Corporation for $20. which in the case of the Historical Society, will go into the depot restoration fund. The Woodland Woman's Study Club met at the Lions Club building last Tuesday. Those present were Betty Hynes. Frances Reuther. Anne Mane Othmer. Ellen Miller. Amanda Markwart. Alice Morrow, Wilma Townsend. Orpha Enz. Josephine Laycock. Marguerita Baitinger. Edna Crothers. Cathy Lucas and Virginia Crockford. For a program, Edna Crothers gave a report on the life of Marie Curie, who died in 1935 after working in the field of physics. She won one Nobel Prize with her husband and another alone after his death. I gave a report on the life of Eleanor Roosevelt who. at her death, was known as "The first lady of the world" because of her work with United Nations after he husband's death in 1945. Virginia Crockford reported on the life of Florence Nightingale, who established many of the procedures and standards still used in nursing. Edna Crothers. Wilma Townsend. Betty Hynes and Frances Reuther volunteered to help with the 1994 reaifirfe program and con­ test for children at the Woodland Township Library. This will be a summer reading pro­ gram for children from kindergarten through sixth grade. On Wednesday. Joyce Weinbrecht and I met at noon at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Missionary dinner, where there were 28 people. Hildred Chase had cooked barbecued pork chops and as usual, there were many side dishes, salads and desserts After the dinner. Joyce and 1 explored the new addition to the building. The area to be added to the dining-fellowship space in the basement looks like it will increase the size of that room by three or four times. They are still working on plans to remodel the kitchen. Kiyoka Sakamoto speaks to the Woodland Lions Club about her life as an exchange at Lakewood High School from Japan A stained glass panel has been installed over the door to the new narthex. This decorative touch was specially made in Grand Rapids and is in memory of Betty McCurdy, whose ancestors organized the church in mid-19th century. Il was given by her family. Shirley Kilmer reports that she has heard about many of the Woodland Schoo! Alumni who addresses were missing, but now several letters have been returned to the post office. She soon will release those names to us for help in locating those people who have moved since last year. When I called Alice Forshcy at 11 a.m. Monday to see if there was any news from the ambulance group, she was just returning from the third run that morning Both ambulances were in use. The next ambulance dinner will be Sunday, April 10. The youth of Lakewood United Methodist Church plan to hold an auction of donated items at the church Saturday. April 23. at 9 a.m. Tbe money raised will go toward the group's planned missionary trip to the flood­ damaged area of Illinois this summer to help repair homes. Saturday evening the Woodland Eagles 3782 Thunderbirds Youth Group held a public dinner of ham and scalloped potatoes. This group was organized a little more than a year ago. with eight children from ages 8 through 13. It now has 19 members. Rob Herbstrcith is the chairman, but because he is now working at Niles as a state policeman, his father. Bob Herbstteith. and Harold Weaver are acting as co-chairmen when he cannot be present Erin Herbstrcith. age 13. is the president of the club. The main goal of the group now is raising money for all the kids to go to a youth camp at the Michigan Eagles Recreation Center this summer. Last summer eight children from Woodland enjoyed the camp, but it will cost much more to send all 18 this year, so there will be other fund-raisers. Saturday evening after the dinner, the group represented by Enn and Rob Herbstrcith, gave a $100 cheek to Eagle Aerie 3782 Vice President Fred Billings to lake to the Holt­ Mason Eagles youth group. The money will help a girl who needs a bone marrow transplant. The Freedom Banti from Grand Rapids played after the dinner for the pleasure of those who came to cat. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOARD Regular scheduled board meetings of the Prairieville Township Board will be held on second Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise posted. Regular meetings as follows: April 13, 1994 May 11, 1994 June 8, 1994 July 13, 1994 August 10, 1994 September 14, 1994 October 12, 1994 November 9, 1994 December 14, 1994 January 11, 1995 February 8, 1995 March 9, 1995 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Regular scheduled meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission are held on the third Wednesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Regular meetings as follows: April 20. 1994 May 18. 1994 June 15, 1994 July 20, 1994 August 17, 1994 September 21, 1994 October 19, 1994 November 16, 1994 December 21, 1994 January 18, 1995 February 15, 1995 March 5, 1995 PARK COMMISSION Mr. and Mrs. James Lancaster of Hastings and Mr. and Mrs. Edward Neuman of Mid­ dleville are pleased to announce the engage­ ment of lheir children. Tiffany Ann to Patrick Michael. Tiffany is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School and Patrick is a 1992 graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School of Middleville. They are both attending Davenport College in Grand Rapids. A July wedding is being planned. Regular scheduled meetings of the Parks Commission are held on the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. Regular meetings are as follows. April 5, 1994 May 2, 1994 June 7, 1994 July 5, 1994 August 1, 1994 September 6, 1994 October 4, 1994 November 1, 1994 December 6, 1994 January 3, 1995 February 7, 1995 March 7. 1995 NOTICE PUBLIC INPUT SESSION CASTLETON TOWNSHIP HALL 915 Reed Street, Nashville, Michigan Connie Jackson to celebrate 80 years Connie (Tasker) Jackson's birthday nears This one's counting 80 years April 24th's the day If you'd like to really treat her. send a birth­ day card to greet her The address is 720 6th Avenue. Lake Odessa. Mich 48849 (4/21) Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 945-9554 to.. SUBSCRIBE April 28, 1994 Kornstadt elected chairman of board at National Bank of Hastings The board of directors of National Bank of Hastings has announced that Larry J Kornstadt was elected chairman of the board Apnl 18 In addition, he will continue to function as president and chief executive officer. Kornstadt nas been with National Bank of Hastings for more than 24 years and has been president and CEO since 1989 Kornstadt has been active in the Hastings community , having served on the Hastings Volunteer Fire Department. Hastings City Council. Hastings Country Club Board, past chairman of the Barry County United Way and Pennock Ventures. He currently serves as chairman of the Downtown Development Authority for the City of Hastings, is secretary of the Hastings Educational Enrich­ ment Foundation and is a member and officer of Pennock Hospital Board of Trustees Kornstadt also is busy in the banking circle, currently serving as a member of the Michigan Bankers Association. Executive and Legislative Councils 7:00 p.m The Barry County Board of Commissioners will be available for questions and concerns. The County will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Judith A. Peterson. County Coordinator, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml (616) 948-4891. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 21. 1994 False-positives occur more often than you think People who have been told they were HIV positive and have suffered through the ag.»ny that accompanies such a revelation have later discovered that the diagnosis was in error I remember reading about a woman who committed suicide after having been diagnosed HIV-positive Soon after her death, the family learned there was a mix-up of paperwork and she was not HIV-positive after all My heart goes out to this 72-year-old grand­ mother. but I would advise her not to accept a single tesi result She should be tested twice more at different laboratories And may Goo go with her Legal Notices SUte of MkMcen Probate Court County of Berry PUBLICATION NOTICE Docoeeod Estate SUU of Michigan Probate Court PUBLICATION NOTICE OKMMd Estate Filo No 94 21376-SE Estate of FRANCES I BUTLER deceased Social Security No 366 10 7378 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or affected by this bearing TAKE NOTICE On Moy 5 1994 at 9 30 am in the probate courtroom Hosting* Michigan before Hon Richard H Shaw Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition of Richard H. Butler re­ questing that Richard H. Butler be appointed per­ sonal representative of the estate of Francos I. Butler deceased who lived at 4815 W Hickory Rood Hickory Corners Michigan and who died February 8. 1994 and requesting also that the will of the deceased doted December 16. 1991 be ad­ mitted to probate It is also requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the dale of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed io entitled persons appearing of record. April IS. 1994 Richard J Hudson (Pl5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings. Ml <9058 (616) 945-3495 RICHARD H BUTLER Address of P R 13398 M-B9 Augusto Ml 49012 (4/21) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP SYNOPSIS OF REGULAR BOARD MEETING April 13, 1SS4 Meeting colled to order 7:32 p.m Received reports and filed Approved Dangerous building Ordinance Approve Clara Goyings to library Board Approve Bob Kull to Pork Commission Approve Plonle & Moron to do Audit. Approve 2 East Shore Drive paving resolution* Approve Ron Herzog to continue on PLFD and live outside of Township Tabled Township Mi Hoge renewal wording. Approve to increase opening cost for cemetery from $150 $200 for non-residents Other fees re­ main the some Approve Rood Expenditures tor $64 000 for 94 95 fiscal yr Approve Tim Cook to do raking in Cemetery Approve lodging expenses for Assessor Approve to pay outstanding bills. Respectfully submitted by Vickey Nottingham. Treasurer Attested to by Lloyd Goy.ngs Supervisor (4-21) File No 94-21370 SE Estate of FLORENCE AMBROSIEWICZ a k a FLORENCE JULIA AMBROSIEWICZ Deceased Social Security No 382-26-8539 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or affected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On Moy 5 1994 of 9 30 a m . t* the probate courtroom Hostings Michigan, befor.. Hon Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Barbara A Andersen requesting that Barbara A. Andersen be appointed personal representative of the estate of Florence Ambrosiewicr a/k/a Florence Julia Ambrosiewici. deceased, who lived at 1422 Garfield NW. Grand Rapid*. Michigan and who died October 7. 1992, ond requesting also that the will of the deceased doted December 22. 1986 be admitted to probate If also Is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditor* of the deceased ore notified that all claims again*! the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. April 12. 1994 Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE I FISHER 607 North Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 BARBARA A. ANDERSEN By: Richard J. Hudson Address of P.R. 3300 Oldendge Drive. N.E Grand Rapids, Ml 49505 (4/21) State of MkNpn County of Berry Probate Court — Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No 94-003914 To: David Angel IN THE MATTER OF Benjamin Roy Angel. Minor DOB 10/11/80 A petition has been filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on 05/23/94 at 9 a.m. In Barry County Juvenile Court. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. MJ. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Dcv.d Angel per tonally appear before the court at the time ord place stated above. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate (4/21) Swing Into Spring Jazz Festival featuring... The Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra Directed by Everett Longstreth Thursday, April 21st • 8:00 pm Central School Auditorium, Hastings Advanced Tickets Available: Music Center, Hastings High School and Middle School Office and River Bend Travel *7.00 Students and Senior Citizens ’8.00 Adults AU tickets are $10.00 at the door. The Benny Goodman Tribute Orchestra appears through agreement with Regal Artists. New York. N.Y TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING HURT DRIVE ROAD SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board ol the Township of Hope. Barry County, Michigan, having received petitions to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving ol Hurt Drive (including the cul-de-sac), a private road within the Longview Point Plat (the "improvements'!, from record owners of land constitut­ ing more than 50% of the total road frontage in the special assessment district described below, has resolved Its intention to proceed on the petitions and, pursuant to Act 188 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1954, as amended, to make said Improvements in the Township. The Township Board has tentatively determined that the cost of said Improvements shall be specially assessed against each of the following described lots and parcels of land which are benel.tted by the Improvements and which together comprise the following proposed special assessment district: Hurt Drive Road Special Assessment District Those Lots In the Longview Point Plat which abut Hurt Drive (including the cul-de-sac), with the following permanent parcel numbers: 08-007-190-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00, 005-00, 006-00 007-00, 008-00, 009-00, 010-00, 011-00. 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 016-00, 017-00, 01800, 0194)0, 020-05, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 024-00, 025-00. 026 00, 027-00 08-007-020-026-00 TAKE NOTICE that the Township Board of the Township of Hope will hold a public hearing on Monday, the 25th day of April, 1994, at 7:00 p.m., at the Township Hall, 5643 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058, in said Township, to hear and consider any objections to the petitions filed, the proposed Improvements, the proposed special assessment district, and all other matters re'ating to said Improve­ ments. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that preliminary plans and estimates of cost for the Improvements are on file with the Township Clerk for public examination. PROPERTY SHALL NOT BE ADDED TO THE PROPOSED SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT AND THE ORIGINAL ESTIMATE OF COST SHALL NOT BE INCREASED BY MORE THAN 10% WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE AND PUBLIC HEARING. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: March 14, 1994. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Township of Hope Ann Landers Woman suffers marital rape Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I have a wonderful and fulfilling relationship We have a lol in common, we don’t drink or do drugs, and all is well except for our lovemaking Since Day One. my husband has had a sex­ ual appetiie that is insatiable It’s every morn­ ing. every night and all weekend long Sex is on his mind constantly , and 1 am exhausted If I say I'm not in the mood, or 1 just don't feel up to it. he becomes angry, accuses me of rejecting him and insists that I tell him what is wrong. When I say. ’’Nothing is wrong." he doesn’t believe me. 1 have suggested that we see a counselor, but he says.’’What for? We don’t have a pro­ blem." He claims his sexual appetite is nor­ mal and he loves me so much, he wants me all 'Young Artist Days' are April 25-27 at Expo Center A "Young Artists Days” program will be held at the Barry Expo Center Monday through Wednesday. April 25. 26 and 27. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students from all schools in Barry County in grades one through six are selected by their home school to participate in tbe pro­ gram The theme this year is Native American art. Each young artist will attend workshops on Native American legends, with Larry Plamondon sharing through story telling, and a lesson on sand paintings, demonstrated by Dawn Kingbridc from the Kingman Mu­ seum. Sarah Benson of the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts will show students bow to create a "Winter Count," painted hides that were made by Native Americans as a history of the tribe. An important aspect of Native American art is pottery dealing with the beauty of de­ sign. symbolism and images which will be shown on pottery made by the Southwest American Indians. MaryJo Izmanski from the Kalamazoo In­ stitute of Arts will be the instructor for the class on Native American Relief Pots On April 25. grades five and six will be welcomed at the Expo Center, April 26 is set aside for third- and fourth-graders and April 27 will be for Barry County school students in the first and second grades. About 110 students a day are expected, and they will broken into groups of 35-37 students. When the students are in smaller groups, they will rotate through all three activities. Each session will last for one hour. The activity is supported by the Arts Council of Kalamazoo through a program of the Michigan Council for the Arts and Cul­ tural Affairs. Selected art work produced during Young Arti« Days will be displayed in the Thor­ napple Arts Council building al Fish Hatch­ ery Park from April 29 to May 1 and again from May 6 lo May 8. The exhibit will be open from 3:30 to 7 p.m. on Fridays and from 1-5 p.m. on Sat­ urdays and Sundays. Area educators and teachers learned of the Young Artist Days via "Tbe Link." a newsletter sponsored by three organizations that each have a link of interest in youth. Those organizations are tbe Tbornapple Arts Council of Barry County, (945-2002) tbe Barry Intermediate School District. (945­ 9545) and Michigan State University Exten­ sion (948-4862). Call any o( those organiza­ tions for more information. - ( oncemed in Okeechobee, Ha. Dear Concerned: How right you arc Thanks for the input Keep reading for yet another angle the time Perhaps I should be thankful that my husband finds me so desirable, but I simply don't have as big an appetite for sex as he does, and he is wearing me out Sometimes he forces himself on me and keeps assuring me that 1 will enjoy k "after a while.” This makes me angry , and I feel violated If I'm not into it from the beginning, it never gets any better We have two young, energetic children I hold a full-time job and have a house to keep up. meals to prepare and laundry to do. None of this makes a bit of difference to him. He wants me to stop whatever I am doing and ac­ commodate him. I am at my wit’s end and need your help - Debbie in California Dear Debbie: There is something at work here besides your husband’s "love" for you. A man who really loves a woman does not force himself on her and tell her she will "en­ joy it after a while." Your husband needs to find out where all this sexual aggressiveness is coming from and how to get it under control, insist that he sec a counselor with you. If he refuses, go yourself Many wives accommodate their husbands oc­ casionally even though they don’t feel like it. but what you have been experiencing sounds very close to marital rape, and you should not have to put up with it. Flu shot culprit? Dear Ann lenders: This letter is for the stunned grandma, age 72. whose doctor told her she is HIV-posilive. She hadn't had sex since her husband died in 1981 and assumed that she got the AIDS virus from a blood transfusion. Please ask the poor dear if she had a recent flu shot. Sometimes a flu shot will produce a false-positive. The woman should ask to be re-tested. - An L.P.N. in Michigan Dear L.P.N.: I appreciate the reinforce­ ment Please. ’Grandma." if you see this column, let me know you followed through I’ll be greatly relieved Who is poorer? Dear Ann lenders: Since I am freshly divorced, it is very easy for me to remember that 1 shelled out $35,000 for my wife's col­ lege education, while my salary paid the $56,000 in household expenses, including a cleaning woman, as well as 70 percent of the grocery bills, the pay ments for the sports car she drove, the insurance and the mortgage Whenever we ate out, I picked up the tab. Being a Southern gentleman. I wanted to do the right thing during our cight-year marriage Considering that she made almost as much money as I did. I assumed she had a nice sav­ ings account Well, she did not. 1 still don’t know what she did with all her money. Of course, with our crazy divorce laws, she was entitled to half of everything, and I had no recourse. If 1 ever get mar-icd again, you can be sure the prenuptial agreement will cover everything. I will wash half the dishes, and she will mow half the lawn. I will clean the bathtub, and she will change the oil in the cars. I will stay at home with the children, and she will make the living. I will take the kids on vacation while she paints the house. And last but not least, if I should decide to divorce her, she will NOT get half of everything my grandfather, my father and I worked for all our lives. While this letter may seem strange to some, it is not a joke among Southern gentlemen who have been there. - Magee, Miss. Dear Magee: Some Northern gentlemen have been there, too. but every study 1 have seen shows that women, not men. end up poorer after divorce. Half brother a pest Dear Ann Landers: Several years ago, I received a telephone call from a man who claimed he was my half-brother He explained that my father (who was mar­ ried at the time) had had an affair with his mother She was very young, naive and unable to keep the child. She gave him up for adoption a few days after he was born, and his adoptive parents never told him that he was not their biological son. He found out about his adoption when look­ ing through some family papers after his adoptive father died. His natural mother is dead, and so are my parents. 1 have absolutely no desire to meet this person. 1 have a happy life with my wife and children and am beginn­ ing to resent his ever-increasing phone calls and letters. Please tell me what you think. — Nervous in Newark Dear Newark: I think you have the right to be left alone. The next time this intruder phones, tell him so in no uncertain terms. Return his letters, unopened, marked ’’Ad­ dressee Unknown ’’ And get an unlisted telephone number. Gem of the Day: Everyone should travel, if only to get a fresh appreciation for the com­ forts of home. Get 2nd opinion Dear Ann Landers: This is for the 72-year-old grandmother in Miami who told you she had tested HIV-positive. You reeled off statistics on the incidence of transfusionrelated infections. But you neglected to tell the woman the most important thing -■ GET TESTED AGAIN Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? * ‘Nuggets and Doozies'' is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 55 (this includes postage and handl­ ing} to Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 56 } Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. LEGAL NOTICES: ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Co*. No 93 003834 TO: RANDY BAHISFORE IN THE MAHER OF: Gabriel Douglas Bctlisfore. Minor. DOB 07/21/77. A petition ho* been filed in the obove matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on 05 10/94 at 1:15pm. in Borry County Pro­ bate Court/Juvenile Division. 220 W. Court St.. Ste. Tuesday-Saturday, April 26-30 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday LUNCH 2-3 P.M. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday LUNCH 1-2 P.M. 302, Halting*. Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that Randy Botliilore personally appear before the court at the rime ond place stated obove April 14. 1994 Richard H. Show Judge of Probate (4/21) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING File No. 94-21377-NC In the mofter of Lisa Dawn Overbeek Social Security No 378-74-4342 TAKE NOTICE On May 24 1994 at 9 00 a m in the probate courtroom 220 W Court St Hostings Michigan Delore Hon Richard H. Shaw Judge ol Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Lisa Down OverbeeU to Lisa Down Boxe This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent April 15. 1994 Lisa Dawn Overbeek 10301 4 Mile Rd Plainwell. Ml 49080 664 5685 (4/31) Come in early, as Saturday photographer must cut line by 2 p.m. Don’t Miss Out... Pixy 1$ Coming With Sesame Street ! I Customer’s Choice fors 5.77! I Rear* one 8il0. two and osJu’Ocb Sonar piienfwur d»Kx n dr linohd pauas emdapr aS iw —’Pksonc 10iB <6 Mitii-PnnD and th.tr pauas pendant) FRH Aaue '42 i'• M mi bum ixy lotoizranh Alrwonn for j Lifetime" �From Time to Time... Barry7 County Farm, Part II by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The use and abuse of alcohol often was a factor in the admission of some inmates to the farm They would regain soberness and health. return to their home communities, on­ ly to come back to the farm again, following another period of heavy drinking. The county held some of the women who came there to live also, paying them a stipend for doing house work and nursing care Male inmates sometimes were also paid for doing certain farm tasks. Products often were brought from neighbors strawberries, apples, peaches, blackberries, whortleberries and honey were often purchased from nearby farms. Work often was exchanged or neighbors were hired to work at the County Farm. Exclianged labor was recorded as carefully as hired labor Some of the people (here cither worked there or exchanged work were threshing. Eugene Bush, William Booram. and mowing. A. Sponable. Flora Mead. Cora Bidleman, Myrtle Eaton. Eugene Freeman, Hattie Dix­ on, Lille Yeres. William Wilcox. Mrs. Roush, Mae Tobias. Elsie Sponable. Martin Tinkler. Harry Beach and Elam Crook. All were paid for labor. The women were hired to work in the house. The men did farm labor, making hay. cutting wood, helping with the harvest By 1877. the frame building that had been repaired over and over again was becoming worse for w ear and tear The number of peo­ ple using it was growing, increasing from an average of 15 to 25 per day. In inmates were requiring more nursing care. Cooking, laun­ dry and house keeping were ever increasing in volume. In 1855, the farm owned one pounding bar­ rel for doing laundry, one hand wringer, and two wash tubs. By 1877 this was increased to two pounding boards, two hand wringers and four wash tubs. All the laundry had to be pinned to drying lines, gathered after it was dried and ironed with flat irons heated on wood stoves. The frame building was heated with wood stoves and all the cooking, water for washing and bathing had to be heated on the wood stoves. Wood was cut by inmates at limes, but was also purchased locally from neighboring farms Water for humans and animals had to be pumped by hand or by windmill and car­ ried to wherever it was to be used Frequent pump and windmill repairs were listed in the accounts. Children living at the County Farm were sent first to the County Farm School and later to Quimby School. Some of the children demonstrated severe learning disabilities and were sent on to state -operated schools. At least one child attended school out of the district, as there is an entry dated April 2. 1866. for school tuition. $4.62 for a student. There was a definte need to update the facilities. Entries in the account books show that one lone of plaster was purchased on each of two days. Jan. Band 16. 1864. There is no clue as to what was being repaired. A commit­ tee made up of supervisors David G. Robin­ son. Samuel J. Bidleman and Lewis Durkee was named to provide for the building of a new brick structure. They went to work at once, and by Jan. 9. 1879. the building was ready for occupancy The new building provided a special room for the care of the insane, better kitchen and laundry facilities, good living quarters for the overseer and family, a living room for use of the inmates, a dining room and better sleeping quarters for the inmates. In 1879, an average of 32 residents were served by the new building S.R. McIntyre was the overseer that year Crops for 1979 were: wheat 379 bushels, oats 293 bushels, corn 600 bushels, hay eight tons, rutabagas 100 bushels, turnips 20 bushels, apples 30 bushels, onions 14 bushels, potatoes 450 bushels, and beans five bushels. Livestock consisted of two horses, five cows, one two-year steer, three calves. 22 hogs, and 18 shoals. In the fall of 1879 they slaughtered 19 hogs, and one beef for use on the farm The land was worked under the supervision of the overseer, with much of the labor done by residents Truman Ames, who came to live there in 1916. was one of the residents who worked very hard on the farm until it was no longer being operated in the 1950s. The land was worked with horses and horse-drawn * Drawing hay with horses as it was done on the Barry County Farm. (Circa 1920. equipment and with hand tools Machinery repairs, including buggy repairs were fre­ quent items listed in the expense columns Whitewash for the inside of the barns and other out buildings was a yearly entry . Crop rotation was practiced. Fertilizer from hams and lime was applied to the land to make it produce better. The animals were well cared for. Veterinary expenses often were recorded. There was an ice house on the farm, and sometimes they hired ice cut and hauled to it. A cash book entry shows: March 5. 1899. paid by cash to I. Sponable. $2.25 for draw­ ing ice; March 5. 1899, George Reed for cut­ ting ice. $1.20. Sometimes residents had interesting names. One person was turned Free Gift Cole, which would lead to speculation about how that name was arrived a’. Sometimes the inmates were listed by diagnosis. For example, there was Insane Jake and The Dutchman Sanitation was primitive in the beginning, with privies serving all. Chamber vessels and tin wash basins were regular items, both on the inventories and on the list of expenses When the Grand Valley Railroad from Jackson to Grand Rapids came through in 1869 and 1870, the line passed right through the County Farm land. Transports by rail began to show on expense accounts Residents could ride the train from Quimby to Hastings and Middleville. And after the C.K. & S. ar­ rived. there was travel to points south in the county, to Milo and Delton, or north to Woodland Charles Shnner. who had been bom and raised in Woodland, spent his youth playing with Indian children and learned about medicinal herbs from the Indians, spent his last years at the County Farm. He came there first on March 13. 1888, and died there April 20, 1916. He never missed an election, always traveled to Woodland to vote, often by train. There are several entries on the books for transportation for him and for Oren Cook, who often went to Milo and for many others Another result of the arrival of the railroad tracks was the inclusion of a tramp list On March 8. 1889, one tramp was fed. On March 16, 1889, two tramps were fed. On April 22. one more was fed and eight were refused bet­ ween then and June 10. 1889, when three were fed. When the pest office was opened at Quimby in 1872 and again in 1888, when it was reopened after being closed for 10 years, en­ tries appeared on the County Farm books for rental on a post office box there for 10 cents per month and ocher entries for postage stamps showed up from time to time While some people were there for only short periods of time from one or two days, a few weeks or a few months, several spend most of their lives at the Barry County Farm. Myron Sutton came to the County Farm oi June 14. 1871. He died there on Dec. 31. 1928, after a stray of 57 years, six months, at age 82. Nora Brown came on Sept 21. 1899. at age 18. She had two babies while living there and died at the new facility on May 29. 1973, spending 74 years there except for a very brief period when she lived at Lapeer in 1914. One Groundbreaking for the new Thomapple Valley Home and Medical Care Facility. baby died and is buried in the County Farm Cemetery. The second baby was placed for adoption The need for more space and more care continued to grow. In 1898. a brick hospital building was added. The name infirmary began to appear in the language used in the ledgers. A bit later a building for the care of tubercular patients was added. The farm buildings were kept in good repair and some new ones were added as needed Electricity came to the country and modem lighting, indoor plumbing and central heating became available in the 1930s. Emptying "chamber vessels.” pumping water for animals and bathing, for laundry and other uses became easier. Laundry was now done in a washing machine, still dried on the lines, the hanging and pinning and gathering often done by residents. One resident who was involved in hanging and gathering the clothing would sometimes uke the clothes that belonged to the overseer and hide them in her room Down through the years, included in the ac­ counts were notations for medicine for both humans and animals. Quinine, whiskey, gin and liniment were frequent entries Along with doctors and veterinarians were expensed paid lo mid wives, dentist and for shoe repairs. Glasses and glasses repairs were noted Clothing was listed as purchased specifically for individual residents. There is one entry for four straw hats for Me Donna I. Martin. Molton and Southwick at haying time. An in­ teresting entry on May 20. 1896. entered under Smith: paid Mance 25 cents for captur­ ing Smith. Overseers over the years included: 1855, A Hubbell. 1862. George C. Scott. 1865. Henry Booram and wife; 1868, S.R. Mclntrye; 1870. C.D. Benham; 1874. Jess Callihan. 1879. H.W. Sentz; 1880, EDwin Green, 1886, D.C. Eycieshymer; 1888, George Houghtalm; 1889. H.W. Sentz; 1893, John Lichty; 1899, George Houghtalin; 1909. John Castleus; 1923. Carl Stanton. 1925. Leo L Barcroft; 1931. L A Abbey; 1940. S.J. Couch and Gladys M. Couch; 1948. Grant and Carolyn Robinson; 1950-1955. Elmer and Fem Zeigler; 1955-1958. Edwin and Marce James Fem I. Zeigler died at the Thornapple Valley Home on July 15. 1955. from a cerebral hemorrhage. While the infirmary always carried the idea of "poor farm.” it was becoming more than that. It was a place where someone who no longer could stay at home alone and had no one to care for them could come for care Residents who could pay were assessed w ithin the limits of their ability to pay for their care. On Oct. 27. 1925, Walter Heath, age 84. of Prairieville was admitted when he could no longer manage alone and couldn't find anyone to care for him. An admission note reads, "was former County Surveyor, very bright.’ He died on Jan 3. 1929. and was buried in Orangeville In the 1930s, as a result of the desperate situations caused by the Depression, social reforms began to be strongly felt. Old age pensions, mother's pensions and other assistance began to emerge following the Depression of the 1930s. On Aug. 14. 1935, the Social Security Act was signed into being. The payment of pen­ sions. as set up by this act. began in 1940. This act changed the patterns of caring for the old. the ill. the .nsane and orphaned and deprived children Responsibility for their care began to shift from the superintendents of the poor to departments of social welfare, still under the supervision of the county, but with more fragmentation, more paper work and more rules. Again, the buildings housing the County Farm, which was now referred to as the Barry Count) Infirmary , were becoming outdated, crowded and expensive to maintain Plans were m».le to build a new facility In May 1958. an $82,000 stiucture was opened under the Department of Social Welfare On thrt day in May 1958, 25 residents were mc'/ed from the Barry County Infirmary to the nt * Thomapple Valley Medical Care Facility, ’’hey were: Truman Ames. Clarence Ames. Clayton Bowers. Frances Belson. Lena Bel ion. Edna Church. Bobby Allerding. Jessie Allerding. Jess Hinckley. Gertrude Barnum. Ruth Welton, Clyde Craw ford. John Crawford. Viola David. Chester Caukins. Christine Buxton. Harry Adnanson. George Geiger. Fred Helsell. Francism Hunter. Loyal Service. Florence Smith. John Schaffer. Dorothy Spencer and Buell H Jarrad Employees who transferred from live old building to the beautiful new one were Marce James and Trellis Cox. The story of Thomapple Valley Medical Care Facility/Barry County Medical Care Facility/Thomapplc Manor will be told in another "Time to Time” article at a later dale. Sources: History of Allegan and Barry Counties, 1880; A History of Quimby. Michigan by Dorris Mcburye: Barry County 1985: Archives. Hastings Banner. History of Barry County. W. W. Potter. History of Southwest Michigan. Charles Weisert. Volume 111: Records of the Barry County Farm. 1855 through 1949 courtesy Charlton Park; interviews with Marguerite Beckwith and Doris Greenfield and Doris Tinkler. Barry County Vital Statistics. Barry County Courthouse. Nancy Boersma. and Tom Beckfield who started the project. • NOTICE • HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Monday, May 2,1994 — 7:00 P.M. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hear a request for the following: 75X) p.m. to consider the request of Mark Swierenga for a Special Exception Use Permit to convert the old Shultz Store (Todd's Grocery) located at 4998 S Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Michigan in Section 3 of Hope Township into a three-unit multiple­ family dwelling. ’ ' * 7:15 p.m. ■ to consider the request of the Sign Group for a Special Exception Use Permit to operate a sign business on property owned by Francis and Emilia Byington at 9695 S. Wall Lake Road. Delton. Michigan in Section 32 of Hope Township. 7:30 p.m. to consider the request of Perry Shepard for a Special Exception Use Permit to have two dwellings on the land owned by Keith and Kathryn Shepard at 8237 Wertman Rd., Delton. Michigan in Section 26 of Hope Township, Barry County. 7:45 p.m. to review Special Exception Use Permit granted to the Avengers Motorcycle Club for compliance with stipulations, zoning ordinance, and building and health codes. The application, legal description and map rnay be viewed during regular business hours Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or on Wednesdays 9 a.m to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below James Hurt Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948 2464 PUBLIC NOTICE Barry county Organized Labor ErerGet Somebody WylM' FRIENDS DON I LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRUNK The Chief Elected Officials are implementing proce­ dures for the selection of a Barry County representative to fill one organized labor vacancy on the Barry. Branch and Calhoun Private Industry Council (PIC), as mandated in Section 102 of the Job Training Partnership Act of 1982 The function of the PIC is to provide guidance and exercise oversight with respect to the activities conduc­ ted under the Job Training Ran to serve economically disadvantaged residents of Barry, Branch and Calhoun Counties, in partnership with the Chief Elected Officials. Representatives of organized labor must be nomi­ nated by a Barry County labor federation. Qualifications for nominations are: 1) representative of Barry County organized labor; 2) demonstrated interest and experi­ ence In providing job training services; and 3) a commitment to actively participate and attend sched­ uled meeting. Nomination forms may be requested by writing: Chief Elected Officials, P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek. Ml 49016 Requests should be received by April 26.1994. Join HORIZONS CLUB and go ROAMIN’ ON THE RIVER A LUXURIOUS CRUISE ON THE TENNESSEE RIVER JUNE 8-14,1994 • A TOTALLY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE $789 members • $799 guests (based on double occupancy) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21. 1994 Local church group returns from Ecuador; program set Sunday A team of 14 people, including seven from the Hastings area, recently returned from a stay in Macs*. Ecuador and they will recount their trip at a special program at 6 p.m. Sunday. April 24 at the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. The public is invited to attend. The church is located at 1716 N. Broadway (M­ 43). The purpose of the trip was to help con­ struct two buildings located at the district center for the Church of the Nazarene in Macas. This town is surrounded by dense jungle and serves as tbe hub for the outreach of vhc church into the remote jungle areas. Tbe wort consisted of pouring two second story concrete floors measuring 20- by 60feet Cement was moved up to the second floor by wheeling wheelbarrows full of ce­ ment up a bamboo ramp constructed by the team. It was estimated that each floor took 800 to 1.000 wheelbarrow loads of cement. Highlights of tbe trip included the com­ pletion of tbe assigned work, a brief shop­ ping trip in small towns located in the mountains surrounding Quito, and attending several worship services with the krai con­ gregations of ’be Macas church and the jungle towns of Huambi and Sucua. The leam of volunteers was sponsored by the Hastings Church of the Nazarene. Local participants were Shane Albert. Charles and Evelyn Benedict. Allen Strouse and his daughter Stacy. Robert Wilcox and Pastor Randy Hartman NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945-9554 Mtssion work of the local group included moving cement to the second floor of this church building by pushing it in wheelbarrows up a bamboo ramp. Lake Odessa NEWS Next week Wednesday marks National Secretary's Day Flowers, candy, lunch or mere thanks are appropriate The annual spring breakfast for ladies will be held at Fellowship Hall Saturday morning. April 30. at 9 a.m. Returning for a repeat pro­ gram after a lapse of several years. Roberta First and Thelma Walkington will present their "Bible Verses in Quilt." which com­ bines the beauty of scripture, of quilts, and of music. The United Methodist Women of Cen­ tral UM Church are hosting this event. Reser­ vations are to be made by Monday. April 25. with Ada Dennis at 374-7956. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society met last week Thursday with more than 30 in attendance. It was an exciting evening with announcement from the Depot vice chairman, giving the glad news that the furnace and air­ conditioning unit are installed, that the elec­ tricity is nearly in order. The Hisloncal Socie­ ty will now collect bar codes from Spartan products for cash redemption. The choice of grand marshal is being selected by a commin^. as plans arc under way for the July 30 Depot Dav A request has come from a national group asking for photos of the depot for inclusion in a book of 700 unique depots from across the nation President John Waite had a wide assortment of Lake Odessa souvemers and many publicity fair items to augment his pro­ gram on the 60th anniversary of the Lake Odessa Fair. He traced its roots from the turn of the century in the Tn-County fair to the 1930 s homecomings. Labor Day celebrations and other events Most of these were manned and funded by local businessmen. Their ef­ forts surely led to formation in later years of the Lions Club and the Lake Odessa Agricultural Improvement Society, which is better known as simply the L.O. Fair Board Also on display were tables full of school and community souveniers from the estate of the late Bertha Allen The Wise logics provided refreshments, with assistance from Virginia Yonkers. The quarterly men's breakfast at Fellowship Hall had good attendance on Saturday morning. Claude Smith and Larry Raffler came lo speak about Lakewood Habitat for Humanity, which has land and plans for building ns first home It has some applicants for the completed housing. Lake Odessa and Sunfield were well represented al the Kiwanis travelogue at the Hastings Central Auditorium Friday evening, when they say the "Mighty Mississippi" al ECRETARIES APRIL 25-29,1994 BOSSeS — Honor your secretary by submitting his or her name in the... Banner Secretaries Contest 3 names will be drawn and those 3 will receive local merchants including: • Barlow Florist and Christian Bookstore • Bosley Pharmacy • JCPenney • Hodges Jewelry • Lifestyles • County Seat • Gilmore Jewelers • Felpausch • ICS Travel • Mary’s Hair and Nails • Hastings Chrysler • King’s Music Center • Mexican Connexion Names will be announced in the April 28 issue of The Banner... [ Secretary Name. Pastor Randy Hartman of Hastings is shown with two children he met in Ecuador They seemed to enjoy his attempts lo speak Spanish. several locations ranging from northern Min­ nesota to the Gulf of Mexico with the Twin Cities, the Quad Cities, the St. Louis Arch and the lower river shown Infant Joseph Decker had heart surgery at Mon Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor on Apnl 12 when he was only 12 days old. His parents have stayed at Arbor House, a Ronald McDonald home, to be near him. His brothers Matthew and Andrew have stayed with their grandparents. Orville and Virginia, while their parents were away His maternal grand­ parents arc the Morrisons of Nashville Friends of the United Brethren denomina­ tion churches may be interested to know that the beloved matriarch of the Michigan con­ ference Emma Hull, widow of the late Rev. Charles Hull, is turning 100 years old this week. On Saturday . April 23. there will be a birthday party for her at the Mt Hope U.B. Church north of Carson City from 2 to 5 p.m. Mrs. Hull has lived on the church cam­ pgrounds ever since her husband's retirement from the ministry and the family had its cot­ tage there for many years prior to that. Her daughter, former missionary teacher Nancy N'Gele. lives with her. Her ocher surviving children are a son. Robert, and daughter. Bessie. Nancy was in the Sierra Leone mis­ sion of the U.B. church. After Mrs. Hull turn­ ed 90. she marketed a Bible quiz game she had invented when her children were young. Friends are invited lo attend ’he open house. Louis Russell, retired Greenville postmaster, called on his younger brother. Walter, last week. Walt is confined to home with a broken leg. A niece is caring for him. Jealth screening will be available at Lake Manor Saturday from 9 a.m. to I p.m. The Ionia County Health Department and the Ionia County Memorial Hospital arc combining forces to bring this about. This is partially funded by a grant. Others contributing are Lakewood Honor Society. *he County Mental Health Department and the host Manor. Shots, tests and measurement, arc free. Only cholesterol and blood sugar tests have a $5 fee. The Ionia County 4-H Style Revue will be held Saturday evening. April 30. al the Saranac High School cafeteria. The garments and items shown will be from sewing, crochet, knitting and recyclable outfits. There will be entertainment by the Com Cob Cloggen. The Ionia County Road Commission has announced the closing of East Main Street for building a new bridge over Prairie Creek from May I until the end of August. Those from this area who have occasion to go lo Highland Park cemeteryf, they had best make their visit yet in April or drive the long way around via M-21 and Stage Road. Usually the cemetery is closed for months over the winter. The same road commission has a bridge to give away and would even share the cost of removal The bridge spans Praine Creek at Welch Road Funeral services were slated for Ethel (Lang) Drake of Dimondale, age 88. on Tues­ day She had been active m several Masonic Dental Hygienist One to two days a week, for a quali­ ty oriented dental office, where the hygienist is given adequate time to provide a thorough and comfortable cleaning. Reply to ... Ad No. 272 P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS SPRING CLEAN-UP WEEK • APRIL 25-29, 1994 • I Boss Name____ Mall or fax us your secretary's name by Monday, April 25th. Fax Number: 945-5192. The City of Hastings will be picking up yard debris during the week of April 25. through April 29. Material should be at the curb at 7:00 a.m the first morning, as we will only cover the City once this year Company­ Telephone. BANNER 1952 N. Broadway P O. Box 188 or FAX to Hasunp^MI_____________________ 2?£U2?-. and Eastern Star lodges, the Rebekahs. Blue Star Mothers. W.R.C.. singing groups Among her survivors are sons Elwyn (Phyllis) Dietrich of Woodland. Duane (Nora) Dietrick of Hastings and ocher children at Evart. Dimondale and North Carolina Pallbearers were grandsons Terry Dietnck. Michael War­ rick. David Hummel. Gerald Raingh. Mat­ thew Hummel and Richard Phillips Baptismal services were held during the morning worship hour at Central United Methodist Church for Richard and Stacie, children of David and Shan (PeacockI Noyce of Clarksville. Family members who attended were grandparents Tom and Lou Peacock, great-grandmothers Ruth Sessions and Reine Peacock, several aunLs and uncles. The second daughter of Ray and Marilyn Possehn was married on Saturday at Ionia's St. John Lutheran Church to a native of Canada, who. like the bride, is employed in Chicago. The bride's grandparents are Cecil and Maxine Torrey. Krista Potter and David Richmond were married Saturday afternoon at Central United Methodist Church Krista's parents arc Phil and Nancy (Goodcmoot' Potter of Woodland Road. David is the son of Ron and Juanita (Galaviz) Richmond. The engagement has been announced of Knstene Jackson of Wyoming and Dennie Middleton of the same city. Kristene is a Lakewood graduate, daughter of Nancy Thornton and of Lyle Jackson. The groom's parents live in Byron Center. Mr*. Arnold Erb and Mrs. M.J. Carlson attended a travelogue filmed to show sources of hymns of praise, produced by their Lake Odessa High School classmate Don VanPol at a high school auditorium near Grand Rapids on Saturday evening. The Michigan Slate University honors list from the fall semester includes Steven Butts. Peter Keefe. Kevin Klopfenstein and Melissa Strong of Lake Odessa; end Andrew Hefty, Rebecca Langham. Tamara Overholt and Dennis Pennington of Sunfield Steven is the son of Kathy and Steven and grandson of the Gerrit Klomps. Peter and his wife Veda reside on Johnson Street. Andrew is the son of banker Dale Hefty at Woodland. Funeral services were slated for Wednesday at the Lake Funeral Home in Saranac for Harvey Thornton, 62. of Bliss Road. He had been a postal employee for 30 yean. His widow, Nancy, has been Saranac postmaster and earlier worked a! the Grand Ledge post office during her yean here in the village. Hi* other survivors are children Steven of Port Huron. Rodney of California. Cynthi* Geetz of Grayling and Nancy’s children Lois Fear of Georgia. Janet Buche of Saranac, Karen Leiter of Alabama. Don Jackson of Oklahoma, and Knstene Jackson of Wyom­ ing. Mich. He also leaves a sister and three brothers The Rev. Gordon locca will officiate Pauline Lehman, 77. of Portland, died April 16. She had been born at Woodland in 1916 to Forrest and Gladys (Purdun) Ames. She is survived by four children, many grand children, and a sister. Doris Droste, of Portland. Services were held at St. Patrick's church. She was preceded by a daughter. Diane Feldpausch. LEGAL NOTICES: Synopsis of Minute* HOPE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting April 11. 1994 — 7:30 p.m. Pledge to the Flog. Peake. Whitaker. Com. Woods. Baker, all pre­ sent. Ten resident*. Sandy James County Commissioner. Agendo approved os amended March 14. 1994 minutes approved os corrected. March 26 1994 special minutes approved Received correspondence committee. treasurers reports. Payment ol bills approved. Authorised new J.D. tractor/lawnmower. signs for pork In compliance with ADA new house numbers to be assigned by County P Z/B Dep't.; Key Cleaning to strip and rewax hall floor, printing 1000 business cords for zoning dep't. Reviewed zoning violations. Purchased two grave spaces per request from Becker Adjournment 8:35 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by­ Patricia I. Baker. Supervisor (4/211 PLEASE DO NOT USE PLASTIC BAGS or DROP OFF at the Banner Office Only yard trimmings and brush will be accepted NO METALS-.g garbage will be accepted This will be our only clean-up this year Sharon Vickery. City Clerk AMCMtCAM LUNG AS*OCIAT1OS4. MOO-IBWS J kj fl ? i < I ; * J • . ' « * 2 ~ ; । 1 I! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1994 — Page 11 Kids at Northeastern mark 'Composer's Day* Music of different styles and from different composers rang out in the all-purpose roor i at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings last week. The students were having fun and learning at the same time while they were singing and watching their classmates perform. The "Composer's Day" was the last event in a program paid for by a mini-grant given last year by the Calhoun Intermediate School District Thanks to the grant, books and tapes were used to acquaint students in every grade level will) a different American composer. Kindergarten students learned about Hap Palmer, first-grade kids learned about John Phillip Sousa, second grade. Richard Rogers: third grade, Stephen Foster; fourth grade. Duke Ellington; and fifth grade. John Denver. The range of music covered folk. Broadway, jazz, country and marches. With 23 teachers involved in the project with 436 students, each student became an "expert” on a composer and his style of music. On "Composer s Day." the students all displayed what they had learned in an all­ class assembly. To add to the excitement, a professional musician. Todd Willard, aided by bis wife Sheri, performed with the children using the music from the different The kindergartners sang the "The Bean Bag" song, while tossing bean bags and the first-graders performed a rousing march around the gym while playing "instruments.” "Oklahoma" and a selection from "The Sound of Music” (Richard Rogers) were performed by second-graders. For the audience, the third-graders featured Stephen Foster’s folk song. "With a Banjo of my Knee." John Denver’s music was put in the spotlight by "totally cool" fifth graders. But the hit of the morning program was the ’’A Train" which was a real cardboard train, with "lights." "whistle" and "smoke" coming from the stack. The "train” circled the students to the music of "Take the A Train." a Duke Ellington favorite. "Rarely do the children get the experience of witnessing live entertainment and never do they get the experience of seeing an entertainer perform music that they too have learned and memorized," said project coordinator Ellarie Spindler. The staff believes that fine arts programs should be expanded in our curriculum. It is our intent that this American Composer Project become an ongoing part of our schools' curriculum. "As a result, children entering middle school will have studied six different composers and experienced six different types of music," she said. Each grade level showed something they had learned about their" American composer. The kindergarten children Principal Mark Mulder checks with the fourth grade 'engineers’ of the "A Train" to see if they are ready to make Stephen Foster was the composer studied by the third graders at Northeastern. Here, they perform 'With a Banjo on My Knee.* sang "The Bean Bag' song by Hap Phillips, the tour around the all-purpose room at Northeastern Elementary. Musician Todd Willard and hiw wife Sheri say hello to the students at the beginning of ’Composer's Day ' at Northeastern Elementary School in Hastings. John Phillip Sousa would be proud of how Northeastern first grade students portrayed his marching band. "Thank God, I'm a Country Boy", a John Denver song, is performed by the fifth graders on Composer's Day at Northeastern; Country girls too. Give the gift of Local NEWS! Show tunes from "Oklahoma" and the "The Sound of Music’ were performed by second grade siudents during "Composer's Day’ at Northeastern Elementary. Subscribe to The BANNER • 945-9554 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 21, 1994 Saxon hurler throwing heat Jennings no-hits, Plainwell, one-hits Maple Valley by TX. Stenxdbartoa Sports Department Senior pitcher Amanda Jennings pitched five nearly perfect innings on her way to the first no-hit game of her high school career Monday night as the Hastings varsity softball team defeated Plainwell 4-0 in the first game of a doubleheader. The Lady Saxons also won the second game, 4-2. Jennings followed up her no-hitter with a one-hit game against visiting Maple Valley Tuesday night. The Lady Saxons went on to win the game in a mercy nile-shortend 10-0 win. Jennings also missed a no-hitter by one inning to sian the season when she gave up a three hits in the final inning against Wayland last week "1 think I jinxed myself in that game," Jennings said. "At the end of the sccond-totbe-last inning. I came off the mound and told Jannette (Jennings, her sister and tbe catcher in that game) that there was just one more inning for a no-hitter. In the next inning a girl game up and hit a triple to end it (the no-hitter)." In tbe game against Plainwell. Jennings didn't say anything to the other team members about tbe no-hitter and struck out the side in the final inning. Hastings woo with only two Plainwell runners making it to first base. Jennings gave up two walks in the game and Hastings committed no errors. "I didn't think I would have a no-hitter until tbe third out of tbe last inning." Jennings said. "I didn't want to jinx myself again. "She had great control today." said I-arry Dykstra, coach of the team, "striking out nine batters and walking only two. As a team we played our best all-around game hit the ball well and had only one strikeout." In tbe game against Maple Valley. Jenny Kuempel was the only Lady Lion to register a hit against Jennings in the first game of the doubleheader. Tbe Lady Saxons, however, picked up nine hits and scored two in tbe second, four in the third, one in the fourth and three in the fifth Maple Valley committed four errors and and had seven wild pitches. For the Saxons, Karey Sanders had three singles and three RBIs in the game; Jennings had a pair of singles, a triple and one RBI; Tamrni Kelly a double and an RBI; Brandi Eye a single and an RBI and Janette Jennings hit a single. "(Amanda) Jennings had another great day today." said Dykstra. "She had great control, striking out 11 and walking none." The coach also said the team played very well defensively, playing its third errorless game. In the nightcap. Janette Jennings was on the mound, pitching tbe first five innings. She was charged with seven runs, one earned, on four hits, three walks and a trio of strikeouts. Amanda came in in relief and picked up the win while giving up one hit and striking out one. Maple Valley jumped out in the first with three runs on a walk, a bunt, an error and a fielder's choice. Hastings scored two unearned runs in the bottom of tbe first when tbe ball got past tbe catcher on a called thud strike on Kelly. She stole second and third and came home on a wild pitch. Amanda Jennings rounded the bases after her single got past the Lions' right fielder. The luuly Saxons tied it up in the bottom of the second when Denise Heath walked and stole second. She completed her tour of the bases on two wild pilches. Maple Valley scored four in the top of the fourth on a walk, a single and four Hastings errors. Joyelle Stine had the RBI single. Hastings scored four of its own in the fifth to send to five-inning game into extra innings. Amanda Jennings led off with a walk and went to second on Janette Jennings' single. The first Jennings sewed on a pair of passes balls and the latter ended up on third. Sarah Johnston walked, stole second and went to third when Karey Sanders bit into a fielder's choice, which scored Jennings. Heath walked, stole second and went to third on the wild pitch that scored Johnston. Heath went to third on a wild pitch and came home on an infield single by Melissa Schreiner. In the bottom of the sixth, Amanda Jennings swung at a third strike for the third out. but the ball got by the Lions' catcher and she beat out the throw to first. She went to second on a wild pitch and scored when her sister doubled. "I was real proud of the way we came back from four runs down." said Dykstra. He added that the defense played poorly behind the good pitching of Janette "It was one of those games where both teams tried to give it away." he said. "We were just fortunate to be on the winning side. Against Plainwell. Hastings scored us first run in the third when, after two outs had been chalked up. first baseman Johnston took a walk and stole second. She scored the game-winning run on a single by Katie Murphy. Amanda Jennings helped her owr. cause with a lead-off double in the fourth. She scored on a double by Janette Jennings. Tbe younger Jennings scored on a single by Sanden, who took second on a passed ball. Sanders crossed the plate on an RBI single by Johnston. In the nightcap. Plainwell led the game off with a walk and tbe base runner took second on a passed ball The runner took third on an error and scored on a ground out Hastings got tbe run back in its half of tbe first when Sarah McKeough sent a fly to right field. The fielder dropped it and McKeough took up residence on second. She crossed the plate on Kelly's single. Murphy singled to open the third and took second on a wild pitch and promply stole third. She scored when the Lady Bulldogs' shortstop errored on Amanda Jennings' grounder. Jennings ended up on second. Jennings went to third on Janette Jennings' single and home on Johnston's single. In tbe top of the fourth, Plainwell had two quick outs, followed by two singles. The second error of tnc game by Hastings allowed Plainwell its second run of the game. Hastings got one more run in tbe fourth on a single by Brandi Eve. She went to second on a single by Schreiner and both runners moved up on a wild pitch. Eve scored on a sacrifice bunt by McKeough. The younger Jennings gave up just two hits and struck out seven. She walked eight, but Dykstra said she "pitched well when runners got in scoring position." She is now 2-0 on the season. Amanda Jennings flips a fastball down the pike against Maple Valley, Tuesday afternoon. She pitched a oneJstter In this game and a no-hitter earlier i the week The team opened its regular season with a 7-4 victory over Wayland, April 13, and followed it up April 14 with a doubleheader split with Otsego. Hastings was blanked in the first game against the Bulldogs 6-0, but came back in the night cap to win 3-1. Against Wayland. Hastings scored a pair in the first, one in tbe sixth and four in the seventh to ice the win. McKeough was tbe season's first base runner when she look first on four balls. She took second on a bunt single by Murphy. Following two outs, both runners advanced on a wild pitch and scored on an error by the Wildcat first baseman. Amanda Jennings kept Wayland in goose eggs through the seventh and ended up giving up only three hits, all in the seventh and allowing no earned runs. She had only two walks and had 10 strikeouts. She aided her own cause by leading off the sixth with a double and then taking third on a wild pitch. Jennings put the run in the books when she took home on a throwing error cu the Wildcat pitcher. Wayland's pitching became more erratic in the seventh when the first five batters were walked scoring two. After two force outs at the plate, Sanders singled and picked up two RBI. The Wildcats picked up four runs in the bottom of the seventh on three errors by the Lady Saxons and a triple. "We played well defensively until the seventh inning when we committed all three of our errors," said Dykstra. "We made a number of base-running mistakes, but overall I was pleased with our first game performance." Otsego capitalized on six Hastings errors and ran off with the win. The Lady Bulldogs scored three in tbe first and one in each of the next four innings. Tera Fisher, pitching fa Otsego, struck out seven Hastings Sarah Johnston gets a piece of Maple Valley pitcher Nichole Kirwin's fastball in the Saxon win. batters, and spread three hits over the five- inning game. Only one hit was able to clear the infield with Murphy getting a single and Kelly getting the other (wo. Jennings gave up five hits, struck out five and walked two. Freshman Jennings took the mound in the second game and pitched four innings, giving up five hits, one earned run. striking out four and walking three. Hastings scored three runs in the second with Leslie Slaughter and Kelly getting back-to-back singles. Sanders bunted and the Bulldog pitcher threw wild of third on the fielder's choice and Kelly scored. Johnston laid down a bunt single and Slaughter was forced out at home on another fielder's choice by tbe pitcher. Murphy singled which let Sanders and Johnston score. Otsego's lone run came in the third when, with a runner on third Jennings let one slip out of her hand for a wild pitch the catcher couldn't handle. Hastings' record is now 4-1 in the new season. The Saxons will be hosts the Hastings Sofiball Tournament Saturday at tbe high school. Hastings sweeps Maple Valley in two games on the diamond by T. L. SUrudbarton Sports Department Tbe Hastings varsity baseball team swept a doubleheader from Maple Valley 11-8 and 6-1 to make it four wins In five games this season. The Saxons were down by two going into tbe sixth inning when Dan Sherry busted loose with a bard, opposite field single with the bases loaded. The bit brought in tbe goahead runs. Hastings started the scoring with three in the first and followed with three more in the second and one in the third. The Lions crossed one in the second and two in the third and tied the game with four runs in the lop of tbe fourth. Todd Sanlnocencio went the distance, giving up six hits, striking out 10 and walking seven At the plate, the hurler toppeo the Saxons with two runs and two RBIs while going 3for-4. Eric Haines was also 3-4 and crossed the plate three times. Bill Eves went 2-3 at the plate, had one RBI and scored a run. In game two, Jason Markley pitched all five innings, giving up six hits and striking out four. He walked only two bailers. Sanlnocencio had three RBIs on a pair of triples. He also scored two runs. Haines and Markley were 1-2 at the plate and Haines had a pair of RBIs. "It was a good game." said varsity coach Jeff Simpson. "Maple Valley played both games very well and our defense was strong." The Saxons doubled up Otsego, 10-5 in the first game of a doubleheadcr April 14 and took tbe nightcap by a slender 12-11 tally. In the opener Sanlnocencio went the distance, giving up five runs, five bits, striking out five and walking only one. BUI Eves had the hot bat. going 3-3 with four RBIs and scoring a run. Markley was 3­ 4 at tbe plate with one RBI and wo runs scored. Sanlnocencio was 2-3 with two RBIs and a run scored. Dave Hammond and Dan Sherry each had an RBI and Jared Nichols scored two runs. In the second half of the doubleheader. Hastings was down 10-4 going into tbe fourth and made up three runs in the inning and six in the next to take the lead and the win. Nichols started the game on the mound and was relieved by Josh Hanford. Hanford was relieved by Sherry and Sanlnocencio relieved him and took the win. Markley had two hits in two official at bats. He scored four runs and had an RBI. Dan Sherry went 1-3. The one hit was a bases loaded double with two out in tbe fifth, which scored three runs. "We han 27 hits in two games." said Simpson. "It has been an exciting two games and the kids arc hitting well. I think the team will do even better as the pitching skills get better." the coach said. Hanford went 2-3 with a two-run homer, four RBIs and a run scored. Sanlnocencio, Hammond and Haines had two hits in the game, with Sanlnocencio notching two RBIs and Haines scoring two runs. Hammond scored one run and had one RBI Hastings lost to Wayland. 6-5. in extra innings to open the season April 13. Wayiand had scored two in the first, one in the fifth and two in tbe sixth. Hastings I scored to in the first and tied up the score in the top of the seventh and held off the Wildcats to send the game into extra innings. Wayland won tbe game in the bottom of the ninth (regular high school baseball games are seven innings) on a walk, followed by a triple. Markley went six innings, gave up five runs on four hits, struck out three and walked seven. Sanlnocencio pitched two innings in relief and gave up one run on one hit and a pair of walks. He also struck out two. "Il was an excellently played high school ball game by both teams," said Simpson. "It was real nice to see the boys play so well early in the year." Markley went 2-4 at the plate, scored two runs and earned and RBI. Sanlnocencio was 1-3, scored a run and had a pair of RBIs. Haines and Hanford had a pair of singles and an RBI. Haines also scored a run. Hastings is now 4-1 this season and will play at Forest Hills Nonhem tonight (April 21) and against Delton at 9 am. Saturday in the Hastings Invitational Baseball Tournament. Hastings' Tim Cook rounds third on Ns way home after a base Nt by Dan Sherry in the sixth Inning against Maple Valley. Softball league to meet The Hastings Men's Softball -League will hold its next meeting for the 1994 Softball Season on April 28 al Hastings Middle School in Room 182 al 6:30 p.m. Entry fee of $435 is due at this meeting. If there are any questions call Tim Gintach at 945-3911. Jason Markley get thrown out at second in an attempted steal against Maple Valley �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 21. 1994 — Page 13 Delton pitchers still looking to be as good as Panther bats The Delton varsity baseball leam led 5-2 going into the sixth inning, but the pitching eroded and die Panthers lost to Battle Creek Pennficld 9-5 Tuesday night. The loss comes after the team bounced back from a shaky early season to bring across 10 runs in the third inning against Plainwell. Friday, and rack up its first victory of the season. 12-9. The Panthers lost the night before to Galesburg-Augusta 7-5 in Kalamazoo Valley Association league piay to go to 0-2 in the conference. Against Pennfield. starting pitcher Antonio Rodarte went five innings, giving up two earned runs on five hits and three walks. He struck out four. Reliever Marc Robinson took the loss after pitching the final inning and giving up two hits and four walkj. Mike Haas bad a double, an RBI and scored a run. and Brian Adams had a pair of singles, an RBI. scored a run and stole second base. Jason Thomas had wheels with four stolen bases and a single. Tony Hooker. Macon Mauc .mar and Jeff Bourdo had singles with Hooker stealing second and Bourdo chalking up an RBI. "We played great defense and offense," said coach Bruce Campbell. "We just had some pitching problems in the latter part of die game." Campbell also noted that Adams did a very good job in left field by hauling in several difficult fly balls that could have gone for extra bases. In the game against Plainwell, the Trojans led off with a single to center. The runner then stole second and went to third on a wild pitch and came home on a sacrifice fly. Delton got back a run in the second when Thomas singled to nght. He went to second on Hooker's single and to third on a double steal. Thomas look home on a passed ball. The Panthers jumped all over the Trojan pitching in the third with lead-off hitter Greg Stophcr singling to center, followed by a double by Haas to put runners at second and third. Travis NeSmith scored and RBI with a single to left and Adams racked up an RBI with a single to center. Following a strikeout. Hooker took four straight balls for an RBI walk and Rodarte was safe on an error by the Plainwrl! '.hiiu baseman. Bourdo advanced the runners with a fielder's choice and Robinson chalked up a pair of RBIs with a hit to center. Slopher visited tbe plate for the second time in the inning and again singled to center. Ou Haas' second visit in the inning be took tbe pitcher to a full count, then walked. NeSmith's second showing was an infield single, which was good for two RBIs and Adams took the Bulldog hurler to the full count before singling to center for two more runs. That was enough for the Plainwell coach, who gave tbe pitcher the book and brought in a reliever who was able to get tbe next Delton baiter to strike out and end the inning. Delton would score one more in the fourth on a triple by Robinson to score Bourdo. Starting pitcher for Delton. Tom Morsman pitched 2 2/3 innings and had no decision. He gave up four hits, with two earned runs charged to him. He walked five, hit one batter and struck out two. He was relieved by Robinson who got the win. by striking out three, walking three and surrendering four hits. Robinson was charged with the loss to Galesburg the previous night, when he suffered some control problems He walked seven and gave up four hits in five innings. Rodarte was the reliever, pitching one inning and giving up one run on no hits and two walks. The Rams spread the scoring through three innings, getting one in tbe first, three in tbe fifth and three in the sixth. Haas and Thomas walked in the first inning, with Haas scoring on Adams' double to right. NeSmith sacrificed to bring in Thomas. Bourdo singled in Hooker in the sixth and worked his way around the diamond to score on Haas' single. Adams scored the final run of the game after walking on four pitches. He went to second on a single by NeSmith and to third on a walk by Hooker. He came home when the Rams pitcher threw wild. Delton will play in tbe Hastings Invitational Baseball Tournament at 9 a_m. Saturday in the first game of the day against the Saxons Maple Valley girls win Godwin Heights relays Tbe Maple Valley girla' track team managed another relay win with a first-place finish al the Godwin Heights Wolverine Re­ lays Saturday. Tbe Lady Lions finished six points up oo Newaygo and 13 better than Hart with 63 team points Taking Maple Valley's sole first place finish was the 6400-meter relay team of Kathryn Murphy, Sarah Leep, Jenny Kangas and Jasmine Harvath. Placing second for tbe Maple Valley were Cheri Sessions and Holly Taylor in tbe high jump, Rrtha Byrd and Rachel Thompson in the Jong jump and Jenny Mittelstaedt and Lora Emery in the shot put. Mittelstaedt and Emery also teamed up to finish third in the discus. Tbe shuttle hurdle relay team of Alice Moore. Stephanie Bouwens. Melissa Richards and Taylor finished third, as did the 3200-meter relay leam of Sandy Kangas. Harvath, Leep and Murphy. Tbe 400-meter relay team of Nichole Ried. Sandy Kangas, Robin Hale and Byrd finished fourth. In the distance medley relay, tbe team of Dana Hamilton. Marin Smith. Erin Hokanson and Thompson finished fifth, as did tbe sprint medley team of Jenny Gardner, Ried, Jaclyn Sealy and Sandy Kangas. In the Thomapple-Kellogg co-ed relays, the combined boys' and girls' teams of Maple Valley finished sixth with 32 points. Delton woo the co-ed relays with 84 points, followed by Caledonia with 81. seven runs on four hits and five walks. The host leam scored three more in the third. Joe Rodriquez look the gave up 16 walks in the game, which was enough for tbe Wildcats to notch tnc victory. Starting pitcher Chris Miller gave up only three hits and had four strikeouts in two innings, but suffered control problems with nine walks. Reliever Jon Lawrence gave up five bits and had three strikeouts, but walked seven. Tom Moore and Dean Williams each had two hits, with Moore having three RBIs and Williams one. Jason Fuller had a two-run single. for Hastings. In tbe second game. Eric Greenfield took tbe loss, giving up 10 runs on six hits and seven walks. He also had four strikeouts. Hastings bad been down by one through the first four innings, but Maple Valley jumped on Greenfield in tbe bottom of tbe fourth for eight runs. Nick Thorton had an RBI double in the first and Greenfield and Kevin Morgan ripped singles. Th? team lost its first game of tl<e season 20-7 April 13 to Wayland and dropped a pair to Otsego 14-6 and 8-7 April 14. In tbe Wayland game. Hastings pitchers In the first game against Otsego. Josh Storm gave up nine runs on three hits and 10 walks In 2 2/3 innings. Travis Moore led the offense with two hits and two RBIs. Williams, Miller, Tom Moore, Dan Wright and Rodriquez each had an RBI. Tbe jayvee Saxons were unable to hold onto a seven-run first-inning lead and lost tbe nightcap of tbe Otsego doublebeader. Nick Thorton, on the mound, gave up seven hits, walked only two and struck out four in the first complete game this season by a jayvee pitcher. Hastings netters finish 6th at Battle Creek Invitational Tbe Hastings varsity tennis team finished sixth with 32 points in a field of eight at tbe Battle Creek Invitational Saturday. Battle Creek Lakeview finished first with 54 points, followed by Jackson with 52, Battle Creek Central with 42. Plainwell 36, Lansing Everett 35, Hastings. Lansing Sexton 22 and Lansing Eastern 8. At first singles, junior Mike Storms won one and lost two to finish seventh. Hastings coach Tom Freridge said his play was much bene* than his finish. "He lost in three sets in the first round to Lakeview, wbo went on to be runner-up," he said. "Three of the four top players were in Mike's draw." At second singles, senior Jason Kaiser also won one and lost two. for a sixth place finish. At No. 3 singles, Damian deGoa won one and lost two to finish fourth. Fourth singles player sophomore Jim Robbe won two and lost one for a thirdplace finish. Robbe's only loss came against runner-up Lakeview 7-5,7-6. At No. 1 doubles, senior Matt Cassell and junior Clay Edger won two and lost one for a fourth-place finish. "Both played well in the windy conditions," Freridge said. "It looks like we have a strong team here." Junior Jason Beeler and freshman Mike Krueger won one and lost two for a fourth­ place finish at No. 2 doubles. Il was the team's first varsity match and Freridge said both players improved almost "100 percent as the tournament progressed." Al No. 3 doubles, senior Ryan McAlvey and freshman Casey King won one and lost two for fourth place. Freridge said third doubles will gain more experience and will become one of the team's strengths. Hastings defaulted at No. 4 doubles, but Hastings' Jim Borton teamed with John Plumber of BCC to win two matches and lose one. If their piay bad counted, they would have finished fifth. Support the Team of Your Choice! Karen Lainaar. third tram the right, said It took more than nine years to receive her certification as a Certified Athletic Administrator Here she Is surrounded by a lew of the sludent/athietes she has to deal with on a daily basis. The best finish for the combined team were shot putters Emery and Cliff Weller and the middle distance relay team, consisting of Bouwens, Hale, Brian Hopkins and Cliff Weller, which took silver medals. High jumpers Wayne Moore and Taylor took third, as did the medley relay team of Byrd, Taylor, Moore and Zack Histead. The distance medley relay team of Kangas. Harvath. John Baker and Joo Liv­ ingston and the 6400-metcr relay leam of Jeff Burpee. Livingston. Leep and Murphy finished fourth. Discus throwers Mittelstaedt and Chris Miller took a fifth, as did the 3200-meter re­ lay team of Thompson. Harvath. Wayne Moore and Burpee. Saxon JVs drop 2 to Maple Valley Tbe Hastings junior vanity baseball team dropped two games at Maple Valley. Monday night, losing the first 10-2 and the second 10-1. The jayvee Saxons were held bitless in the first game but took advantage of walks and stolen bases to score a run in tbe first and tbe third Maple Valley did most of its damage in the second when the junior Lions scored Mike Haas rounds third and heads tor home while, behind him Jason Thomas digs tor the extra base against Galesburg.Augusta. Randy Lake had two hits and an RBI, while Kevin Morgan had a single which scored two. The junior Saxons are now 0-5 on the season. Delton AD now certified in athletic administration Karen Leinaar. athletic director of tbe Delton-Kellogg High School, has been certified by tbe National Federation of State High School Associations as a Certified Athletic Administrator. To cam tbe distinction, Leinaar had to demonstrate "the highest level of knowledge and expertise in the field of interscbolastic athletic administration." The voluntary certification process includes a thorough evaluation of a candidate's educational background, experience and professional contributions, as well as a rigorous, comprehensive written examination. Leinaar, wbo holds a bachelor of science from Michigan State with a major in physical education and a minor in driver education, said the 100-question lest was an "all-encompassing test on philosophy, liability, law, budgetary knowledge and safety" among other questions. Leinaar said she is one course away from her master's degree in athletic administration at Western Michigan University and has been working toward this certification for more than nine years. She is one of 446 interscholastic athletic administrators nationwide to have achieved this level of certification The NIAAA is a professional organization consisting of the nation's 50 state athletic adminstrator associations and has a membership of more than 5.200. Leinaar is one of 48 certified athletic adminstrators in Michigan and one of 11 women certified in this state. Michigan leads the nation both categories. BOWLING SCORES? Sunday Afternoon Mixed Good and Bad 35-21; Cedar Creek Builders 33-23; Bad Boys Bad Giris 32Y»-23¥i; Low Rollers 31-25; Hi Five 31-25; Rebels 31-25; Odd Balls 30-26; Sage Builders 28-28; Crip­ ples 26-30; Who's Next 25*6-30*1; 4 H's 25-31; Freeportiricans 22-34; No Name 22-34; BS Bowlers 19-37. Mens Good Games and Series — B Red­ man 183-530; R. Fay 182-509; D Conger 173-501; D. Herman 173-500; K Greenfield 172- 473; G. Sias 180-470; T. Vanderwcst 164-468. P. Dryer 175-456; S. Redman 173-455; T. Burke 177-440; R Louden 162-417; J McDonald 135-389; R Planck 179; J. Kohler 174; K. Barton 161; B Frisbee 151; M Sage 139; J Herman 136; L Howlett 136. Womens High Series and Games — B Moody 223-563; K Becker 196-551: L. Bar­ num 214-544; K Sutfin 203-546; D. Snyder 190-539; P. Miller 160442; M. Evans 144-386; L. Friend 142-361; M. Snyder 179; L. Davis 172; M. Briggs 163; A. Taylor 159; D. Woody 144; L Allen 142; K Cnnckshank 133. Mera High Series and Games - R Swift 256-644; R Little 255-633; J. Barnum 222-618; A. Taylor 224-614; R Bowman 220-550; G. Snyder 223-547; F. Mead 197-530; B. Henry 188-519; N. Aspinall 184-532; D. Snyder 192-510; B. Allen 182-508; J Bartimus 200-506; R. Snyder II 201; D Welch 192; M Tilley 184; C VanHoutrn 192; D Fnend 180; R Allen 179; J. Smith 182; R Fay 179; J Davis 175; B Drayton 172. Womens Good Gaines and Series — B. Tracy 192-524; T. Evans 188-481; G Her­ man 158-420; B Allerding 144-411; T. Sage 155-404: B Roberts 147-399; T Roberts 143-394; B Sexton 163-390. C. Barton 133-371; K Hook J52-367; S. Landis 163. K. Conger 159; M Herman 158; J. Dykehouse 157; A. Redman 151; G. Eye 130; R Sias 124; V Eye 119. Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 79*648*6; Unique Washtub Trio 72*6-55*6; T M Lassies 71*6-56*6; S. Manufacturing 68*6-59*6; Miller Real Estate 67*6-60*6; Dewey's 66*6-61*6; Hastings Bowl 63*6-64*6; Michelob 61-67; Joe's Booking 57*6-70*6; Outward Appearance 55*6-72*6; Rowdic Giris 51-77; Girrbach's 53*6-74*6 High Games and Series: J. Donnim 166453; S Vandenburg 222-606; B Lavenport 184-500; S. Lancaster 189499; P. Melcher 183461; J Mercer 170455; H Hewin 170456; R Pitts 188-399; S Nash 154-416; L. Fnend 155-422; L. Potter 182458. M Kill 166435, H. Service 188492. M Snowden 153448; G. Gibson 162457; D Dolmcrs 152422 High Games: B. Thomason 181; J. Ogden 165; G. Cochean ’62; N Morgan 175. S. Deyer 159; B Moore 152; C Allen 147; S. Decker 159; R Shapeley 193; L Perry 163; S. Nash 154 B Nash 465 Bowlercttes Dorothy's Hairstyling 66-58; Kent Oil 67- 57; Hecker's 63*6-51*6; Bennett Ind. 59*6-64*6; Carlton Ctr Exc 59-65; D.J. Electric 57-67 Good Games and Series — E Dunham 176-519; L Elliston 169-502. R Murphy 174-434; T Christopher 180-521. B Eckert 156437; S Merrill I7G461. E Vanasse 158470 Good Gaines — E. Ulrich 173; G Porter 158; B. Hanford 153; P Bnnen .46; H Coenen 167; J McMillen 160; J Gardner 151 Sunday Night Mixed Hooter Crew 8048; Really Rottens 79*648*6; B.S.ers 78-50. Dynamites 75-53; Fearsome 4 75-53; Diehards 72-56; Misfits 68- 60; Awesome 4 67-61; Wanderers 64-64. Leftovers 64-64 H & L 63*6 -64*6; Lucky Strikes 62*6-65*6. Fnends 59*6-68'6; Load Hogs 58-70. Alley Cats 57-71; Not the Rude Ones 56-72; Holey Rollers 53-75. Tuesday Mixed Pin Seekers 49-19; Woodmansr Construc­ tion 48-20; Dad's Post 241 39-< NKOTB 37-31; Neil's Printing 37-31; Ma o\ 36-32; Thomapple Valley Equipment 37 35; Middle Lakers 30-38; 3 J’s 30-38; Mason. Davis Line 28-40; Trigger Figucrs 28-40; Consumers Concrete 27-41; Lil Demons 27-41; Blue Light Special 27-41. Mens High Games & Series D. Krammin 158; L. Tracy 178; N^inclair 181-479; D. Vickers 198; B. Woodmansee 184;T. Ncymeiycr 241-642; Jim Smith 195;G. Hause 214-591; R. Snore 212; P. Scobey 242-659; E Rice 175; B. Goodnoe 203-510; R. Fay 210-596; D. Endres 207; R. Reed 235-612. Womens High Games & Series C. Reed 171-452; S. Bowman 183-461; J. Bryans 157; S. Neymeiyer 169; B. Norris 160434; J. Gasper 201; B. Wilkins 218-565; P. Johnson 157. Wednesday P.M. Final Standings Fnendlv Home Parties 85-43; Mace's Pharmacy 75%-52 *6; Varney's Stables 70-58; Misfits 68*6-59*6; Valley Realty 65*6-62*6; HAS Machine 64-64; Nashville Chiropractic 56-72; Lifestyles 55-73; Hair Care Center 53-75; Cornerstone Realty 48*6-79*6. High Games and Series — K. Becker 235-592; B Hathaway 196-518; P Smith 195481; E Mesecar 180456; E. Hammon tree 179452; B. Miner ‘63443; M. Brimmer 159440; R. Murphy 156428; L Johnson 180412; J. Doster 180401; D. Lawrence 149-398; C. Trumbull 138-378; D. Moore 137-373; G. Otis 161, P Castleberry 166. D Brewer 151; Y. Markley 157; B Hesterly 151; J. Gardner 133; S. Brimmer 141. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 7846; Mancino's 7648; Slow Pokes 72*6-51*6; Weltons 70-54, Something Simple 69-55; Algonquin Farm 55; 69Valle) Realt) 65*6-58*6; Bosleys 63*6-60*1; Varneys 60-64; Hummers 59*6-64*6; Leftovers 50-74 Good Games and Series — M. Atkinson 193-529; C. Stuart 181-520; P Fisher 191489; K. Thomason 170489; P Godbey 183481; S. Lambert 177440; C. Swinkinas 146413; S Dryer 173412; G Scobey 162404. M Dull 158401. A Wilson 175400. S Beck 147-396. I Seeber 141-385; N. Moucoulis 124-335; F. Ruthniff 170; B Tracv 164. I Ruthruff 162; M Kwasniewski 162. P Hamilton 157; L Johnson 155; J McKeough 153; O. Gillons 151; P. Foote 147; N. Totten 144; B. Norns 138; L Allen 134; L Williams 121 �?age 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21. 1994 Hastings runners Kart Cullen, left, takes the baton from Danielle Dlpert In the team finished fifth with a time ot 4:443. 1600-meter relay at the relays. Sa*urday. The Hastings' Mark Lundquist combined throws with Jason Shattuck for a distance 05* 5 1/2* inches and a win In the shot put. Nichols Berg nearly drops the baton on a hand ofi from teammate Nichole Moss In one ot the relay medleys. Delton teams come in third overall Saxons team up to win Hastings relays Tbe Hastings High School track teams garnered enough points to top all other teams and win the Hastings Relays Saturday with 88 points. Delton finished third with 75 points. St. Joseph was second with 77. Tbe 57th annual event included 16 schools. Tbe boys' team winner was Charlotte with 54 points, followed by Comstock Park and Delton with 48 each and St. Joseph with 45. Hastings boys came in fifth with 40 points, aided by winning four of the five field events. Tbe Hastings girls' leam finished second behind Lowell with 48 points. Lowell finished with 63. Lansing Waverly came in third with 39 points. Eaton Rapids was fourth with 34. St. Joe was fifth with 32. Battle Creek Lakeview came in sixth with 28 and Delton was seventh with 27. Tbe pole vault was woo by tbe Hastings team of Ben Hughes and Tom Sorenson, wbo combined for a relay record 24 feet in height. Hughes and Nick Lewis teamed up to win tbe high jump with a combined total of 12feeL Hastings Mark Lundquist and Jason Shattuck had a combined distance of 95-5 1/2" in the shot put and Lundquist teamed with Kevin Potter to throw tbe discus 271 -9 1/2. For the Hastings girls. Sherry Anger and Brandi Lydy took the gold in the discus with a combined throw of 173* 2." with tbe distance medley relay team of Lori Maiville. Kiri Cullen. Marie DeWitt and Nicole Wood also placing first. Tbe same relay team also took second in tbe 3200-meter relay. Tbe sprint medley relay team of Sarah McKinney. Elena Mellen. April Arends and Emily Dipert took third, as did the 6400meter relay team of DeWitt. Maiville. Wood and Jenny Blair. Shot putters Anger and Lydy combined Lakewood thinclads already reaching goals, setting new ones After Lake wood finished ninth of 13 schools in the Thomapple-Kellogg co-ed relays April 14 and sixth of nine schools in the Ionia Bulldog relay* April 16. girls' track coach Amy Kehnle said her young team is already meeting some of the goals they have set for themselves and are setting higher ones. The T-K co-ed relays had the combined girls' and boys' teams finishing with 17 1/2 points. Delton woo the relays with 87 points The shuttle hurdle relay team of Bethanie Raffier. Aaron Raffier. Teresa England and Craig Johnson finished second for the Vikes. The freshman 400-meter relay team of Eli Villanueva. Marcie Garmon. John Bauer and Missy Pohl finished third at 52.2 seconds and the high jump team of Pohl and Matt Swift tied for fourth. Delton's boys' and girls' teams won the event with 84 points, followed by Caledonia with 81. At the Ionia Bulldog relays. Lake wood came in with 42 points, which was good for sixth. St. Johns won the relay with 116 points, followed by Cedar Springs with 78. Discus throwers Addi Radcliff and Darci Coppess took a gold with a combined distance of 170 feet, four-inches. The 4-by-200-meter relay team placed second with a time of 2:00.9. Tbe team consisted of Deb Crawford. Pohl. Stephanie Ehl and Garmon. Finishing third was the team of Raffier. Pohl. Michele Liabenow and Teresa England in the shuttle hurdle relay at 1:16.3. Taking fourth were shot putters Radcliff and Sara Pinkston with a combined distance of 56-3. ard the 4-by-400 relay team of Crawford. Radcliff. Ehl and Garmon with a time of 4:53.1. In tbe sprint medley, tbe team of Garmon. England. Ehl and Sarah Faulkner finished in sixth with a lime of 3:30.81. and tbe middle distance relay team of Courtney Ludema. Melody Markell. Raffier and Liabenow also finished sixth. Their time was 8:54.0. "I m really proud of the way the team ran at Ionia." Kehnle said. "Ibe girls handled the high winds and cool temperatures very well, considering it was. for the freshmen and sophomores, their first big meet" for a distance of 57-11. which was good tor third. Fifth place in tbe 1600-meter relay went to tbe Hastings team of Maiville. Wood. Dipen and Cullen. Tbe Delton boys lopped the 6400-meter and 3200-meter relays. The team collected a third in tbe 4-by-100-meter relay and a fourth in the 4000-meter medley, the 4-by110-meter shuttle hurdle relay, tbe shot put and the high jump. Fifth place finishes were registered by the boys long jumpers, the sprint medley relay team and the 4-by-200-meter relay team. Tbe Delton girls won the 4-by-110-meter shuttle hurdle relay, clocking in at 1:10.52, more than two seconds faster than tbe second place team. Tbe girls also picked up a third in the 4by-100-meter relay and a fourth in the 4-by200-meter relay and shot put. Delton also picked up points by taking fifth in the discus and sixth in the long jump. Delton's Antonio Llcoaga ran the anchor leg of the 6400-meter relay. The Panthers won the race with a time of 19:47.37, eight seconds ahead of Sturgis. Delton stomps G-A in softball opener, outlasts B.C. Tbe Delton varsity softball team remains undefeated in tbe Kalamazoo Valley Association with two high-scoring victories over conference opponents. The Panthers outlasted Battle Creek Pennfield 26-18 Tuesday, in what coach Kelly Yoder called a "very sloppy and not very well played game." Yoder said both team made a "ton of errors." Jill Goff got tbe win. giving up six hits, walking six and striking out three in tbe seven-inning game. April Cornelius bad a single, triple and a home run for tbe Panthers. Julie King had four singles and Elaine Allen and Jill Campbell both bad three hits, including a double each Yoder couldn't say what caused tbe sloppy piay by both teams, but noted it was a win and it keeps the Ladv Panthers perfect in the KVA Delton pounded out 16 runs against Galesburg-Augusta last Thursday after a pair of rainouts earlier in the week. Goff was the winning pitcher in that game as well, going the distance while surrendering 11 hits and three walks. She was charged with six runs and sent three batters down on strikes. Elaine Allen picks off a line drive from a lady Ram In the IM win over Galesburg-Augusta. J us tie Goff had three hits, including a triple and Cornelius belted a two-run homer for one of her two hits. Allen and Jodi Kirk had a pair of hits. The Delton girls didn't fair as well in the Dowagiac tournament over the weekend. Tbe Lady Panthers fell to Marshall 14-2 and Bangor 11-4 in the high winds. �The Hastinqs Banner — Thursday. April 21. 1994 — Page 15 YMCA-Hastings Youth Council's Winter/Spring Women's Volleyball Traun w-l. Backs Cons!ruction Viatcc/Hasi Burial Vaull ... Ranger Tool and Die Ray Janies Electromechanical Mini Storage Goodenough Goodies BWA Hallifax'Stelanos Pizza Music Center 28-2 24 6 25-8 17-13 13-20 12-21 I; 24 7-26 6-24 ... 4-H tree planting planned Workers unload trees at the Barry County fairgrounds in anticipation of a 4-H tree planting workshop at 9:30 this Saturday morning. MSU forester Dean Solomon will conduct the workshop and 700 small seedlings will be planted in a nursery area. The trees will be allowed to grow and be used for fairgrounds landscaping in future years. Brett D. Royer Legal Notice । HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting April 11. 1994 at 7 00 p.m. I All Board member* present Comm Fuhr 3 Minute* approved, treasurer * report accepted Heard insurance presentation from Burnham id Flower Approved carpet cleaning and eavestroughs Paid outstanding bill*. Adjourned at 8 15 sbmitted by mnie I. CruMenden Clerk nested to by chord C Thoma* Supervisor (4/21) State of Michigan Sth CircuH Court County of Barry File No 9O-I24-CZ Hon. Richord M. Shuster EPUBL1C BANK CENTRAL. A Michigon onking Corporation. lointrff. HRtS A. BUNGE and JULIE A UNGE. jointly and severally HUIAM G JACKSON PC. Milan G Jackson (PI53B8) oberta R Bollard (P3B63I) Homeys For PlointiH ?0 East Walker Street O Bom 246 I. Johns. Mi 48879 •urge E. Retd (P43563) Horney for Defendant* 00 36th Street S E uite 204 rand Rapid*. Ml 49548 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEAR.NG REGARDING VACATING A PORTION OF JEFFERS ION STREET BETWEEN GRANT STREET ANO COLFAX STREET Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing in the City Coun­ cil Chambers. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan on Monday. April 25. 1994 at 7 45 p.m. to hear ob­ jections or comments on the vocation of the follow­ ing: Jefferson Street in the plat of Grant’s Second Addition from a line extending from the Northwest corner of lot 10. Block 6 of said plot, then South to the Southeast corner of Lot 8. Block 5 of said plat, thence East to the Southeast corner of Lot Q. Block 6 of said plot, thence North to the point of beginn­ ing. The City reserves an Easement to construct ond maintain any ond all utilities under ond through the obove described portion of Jefferson Street, a vacated street. The City of Hostings shall not be responsible to the owner* of property oc'jocent lo sold easement for any damage which may result to driveways, walkways, parking areas, trees or shrubs, or other improvements on said prooerty by reason of laying, maintaining, repair­ ing and operating said utilities, but the City of Hasting* shall be responsible to such owners for restoring grading, ond seeding of said property The burden and benefit of this Easement is intend­ ed, so for os may be. to attach and run with the land Written objections moy be filled with the City Clerk prior to the hearing. The City will provide necessary reasonable aid* ond services upon five day* notice to the Clerk of the City of Hosting*. 102 S Broadway or call 616-945-2468 or TDD coll relay service I 800-649 3777 Sharon Vickery City Clerk (4/21) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1. On December 15. 1993. the 5th Circuit Court of arry County. Michigan entered a Judgment tn tvor of the PlamtiH Republic Bonk — Central, a Lichigan Banking Corporation and against Defen ants Chris A. Bunge ond Julie A. Bunge, jointly nd severally 2. On Friday. Moy 20. 1994 at 2:00 p.m. in the ftemoon. at public auction to be held ol the step* f rhe East entrance of the Barry County Cour Kxrse. Hastings. Michigan, in this County, the ourt Clerk for Barry County shall offer for sale to *e highest bidder all ol the right, title and interest I the Defendants In and to the following prooerty Lot 76 of Hostings Heights, according to the •corded plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of tbe lots on Page 41. Barry County. Michigan, together rith one haH of alley on the West side thereof one iso one half nf alley on the South side thereof Which has an address of 1504 North Michigan lasting*. Michigan 49058 oted: March 17. 1994 flLLIAM G JACKSON. PC y: Robert R Ballard (P3B631) attorney for Plaintiff epubbe Bonk — Central 20 East Walker Street O Box 246 t. Johns. Ml 48879 (5/12) 0T1CE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default having been mode in the conditions of a rtom mortgage, mode the 21st day of July. 1978 ie<uted by JEFFREY SCOTT TRAVIS a* Mor ogor. to HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN FA doing Hines* ot Hasting* Michigan a* Mortgagee and corded m the Office of the Register of Deed* for xry County. Michigan on July 24. 1978 in Liber J7 of mortgage* on Page 288 which was assum j by SUZANNE K ARENS a* Mortgagor to ASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN FA. on March 8 W9 which mortgage there is claimed at the dote this notice Nine Thousand Two Hundred Eighty tree and 55 100 (59 283 55) Dollars lor principal id interest and per diem inte*est from the date February 28 1994 at the rate oi 11.00*. per nt. no suit or proceeding ol low or in equity hovg been instituted to recover the debt or any part the debi secured by said mortgage and the >wer of sole m said mortgage contained having Kome operative by reason of default. Notice is hereby given that on Wednesday at pril 27. 1994 at 2 00 p.m. at East front door of the x/rthouse of the City of Hostings Michigan that ling the place for holding the foreclosure sales r the County of Barry there will be offered for lie and sold to the highest bidder at public au«. xt of venue for the purpose of satisfying the nount* due and unpaid upon said mortgage gather with interest thereon of (11 00*.) percent k annum ond os otherwise specified m said ortgoge together with the legal cost* ond large* for sale, including the attorney fee* o» ovided by law in said mortgage the land* and emtse* in *o>d mortgage mentioned ond deicrib i OS follows to-wit The South one-hall of Lof 4. EXCEPT the West 12 et thereof and lot 5 EXCEPT the West 12 feet ereof of Block 6 of R J Grant's Addition to the ty formerly Village of Hastings Barry County ichigon according to the recorded plat thereof The length of redemption period under MSA Ktion 27 A 3240 M C L Sect .on 600 3240 1940 .« ■ (6) months jted March 29 1994 EGEL HUDSON GEE A FISHER r; Jeffrey I. Youngsmo (P40393} ttorney for Hastings Savings & Loan FA JSINESS ADDRESS 17 N. Broadway siting*. Ml 49058 16)945-3495 <4 21) HASTINGS - Brea D. Royer of Hastings died of injuries sustained in an accident on April 19. 1994. Brett was born in Hastings on November 16, 1967 and graduated Hastings High School in 1986. Brett is survived by mother and father. Jola and Dan of Hastings; brother, sister-in-law and niece. Todd, Eunice and Emily of Gibbons. Alberta Canada; sister-in-law, Joanne of Pasadena, California; grandmother, Lila Denslow of Remus; grandmother, Ruth Royer of Canton, Onio. Preceded in death by brother Tony in 1988. Memorial contributions: Because of Brett's love for nature and the enviomment, the family requests contributions be made to an enviornraental organization of your choice Arrangements are by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Legal Notice March photo winner named at f/16 B.C. Photo Club Shadows on a textured wall captured on film by Terry Olson won the monthly competition of the f/16 0 C Photography Club The topic for March was “tone, texture and contrast' The club meets the last Tuesday of the month Starting April 26. they will be meeting at the Elks Temple. 102 E.Woodlawn Visitors are welcome For more information, call 948-8631 or 945-5694 State of Michigan County of Barr/* Probate Court - Juvenile Division ORDER FOR PUBLICATION ON HEARING Case No 93 003834 TO: RANDY BATTISFORE IN THE AAA TIER OF: Gabriel Douglas Battisfore M.rxx DOB 07/21/77. A petition ho* been filed in the obove matter A hearing on the petition will bo conducted by the court on 05/10/94 ot 1:15 p.m. in Barry County Pro­ bote Court/Juvenile Division. 220 W. Court St. Ste. 302. Hastings. Ml. IT IS THEREFORf ORDERED ifRWRLXidy Battisfore personally appear before the court ot the time and place staled obove April 14. 1994 Richard H. SHow. Judge of Probate (4 /21) Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK. Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Banner Gun Lake — at any of these area locations. In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil » City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Riverview Grocery Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Middleville — In Delton — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Others — In Nashville — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett's Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market I �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 21, 1994 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cail...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Jobs Wanted Ittisiness Services SINGLE MOTHER OF ONE good with children would like to care for one or two children in my Hastings home I am certi­ fied in adult, child, infant CPR and First Aid. For more informa­ tion call Tina at 945-4015 days or nights. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging & finishing specialist Insured <t guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade. 374-7108.___________________ Fann FORAGE GRASS SEED Vernal Alfalfa $70.99/Bag. Medium Red Clover S71.99/Bag. Climax Timothy $29 99,Bag Potomac Orchard grass $73.99. Bag. Yellow Sweet Clover S19.99/Bag. Perennial Rye grass $35 99 Bag Inocul­ ants SI 99/Each. Now Avaiblc at Tractor Supply. 1875 Lansing Rd, Charlotte, Ml.__________ FOR SALE 25u# hogs ready for slaughter. Four gills 120#. Call 948-2093. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Dcbt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? We can helpi’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. H unled C (Huiimiiiiy Xolives THE LADIES AL’XH.LARY will be having a spring craft bazaar, Saturday, April 23. from 9-3 «the Middleville VFW Post 7548, 123 E. Main. Middleville. ML Refreshment available. RajI listale HOME FOR SALE BY OWNER Beautiful 3 bedroom, 2 full bath ranch overlooking 7 park-like acres with mature trees. Includes 32’x56‘ pole barn with hay storage. Beat the trans­ fer tax and no crmmission. Call 616-329-9246 before 3p.m. or 616-664-6086 evenings for private showing. I nr Sale FOR SALE JOE WEIDER weight bench (rubber band type) excellent condition. $75. OBO Call 948-2875 after 5:30. MAPLE SYRUP lowest prices per a guaranteed high quality syrups. Volume discounts, wholesale prices for area businesses. From HILLTOP MAPLES Free samples at the farm 852-1935.______________ OVER 200 CHANNELS OF T.V. 0-down, $35. per month. Free camcorder with purchase this week only. Call Satellite Systems, 1-800-982-3474. Antiques di Callectiblos\ ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, April 24. Featuring 300 exhibitors, displaying over one million antiques. First show of 1994. Show rain or shine as we offer seven covered buildings. 7:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m. Located at the Fairgrounds, right in Alle­ gan, Mich. $3.00 admission. WANTED TO BUY: Old Oriental rugs. Navajo tapestry Any size, any condition. Amencan Indian Artifacts. (313j-/o9-8555. (Ann Arbor). TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. tree triming and REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your yard dean. B & B Tree Service 795-7575. WET BASEMENT? Slop leaks permanently. Free estimates. All Service, 1 -800-968-5406. I h ip Wanted CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY to work with persons with developmental disabilities in group home. Drivers license and high school diploma or equivelar.; required. Part time/ on call. 945-9613.___________ HELP WANTED ASPHALT WORKERS equipment mechanic, will train if needed CDL license needed. Kent/ Barry/Ionta/Allegan Counties. 891-9239, or 795-7803. MACHINISTS WEST MICHIGAN manufac­ turer of metalworking presses has immediate openings for general machinists. Experience is a plus but not necessary. Competitive wages and fringe benefits. Send resume to Ad 8279, C/o The Reminder, P. O. Box 188, Hastings, Mi 49058. Equal Opportunity employer, M/F, H/V. • Process Server f w • Research • Reasonable Rates I I |/|\ < /|^ io Law Finns CJ.x • Divorces 7 ’ Contracts • Child Custody Changes • Forms-Your Info. 1 Type, You File "PATRICK D. SIMMET Certified Independent Paralegal 738 E. Suu St. Pastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616)945-5124 HAPPY 1ST BIRTHDAY SAMANTHA ANN SAMS Love, Grandma &. Grandpa Sams. HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jaime Brook Meyer Sweet Sixteen. Steve & Sharon I WOULD LIKE TO THANK each and everyone who came to my Bridal Shower, Sunday. April 10, and Wednes­ day, April 13. All the gifts were wonderful, and will be put to good use. (Especially yours Mane) Hee! Hee! Thanks again, Takytha CHRISTIAN DATING SERVICE meet someone special, free packet. No obliga­ tion 1-800-829-3283. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass, Smallmouth Bass, Chan­ nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM. INC.. 08988 35th St. Gobles, Mi. 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056 Days (616) 624-6215 Evenings. RECIPE MAPLE SYRUP GLAZED CHICKEN WINGS, senimptuious. Send $2.00 self address stamped enve­ lope: M.C.W. Box 466. Delton. 49046.______________________ THE IONIA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES has approximately $11,000. to contract for home­ maker services lo work with families in the areas of child care, home management, nurtilion, and support Anyone inter­ ested in bidding on this contract contact Louise Wing. Admini­ strative Assistant, at (616)-527-5248 by May 2,1994. I hank i nn • PART-TIME • STOCKPERSON WANTED About 30 hours per week, occasional evenings and weekends in addition to daytime. Lifting required. Write to: Barry County Lumber P.O. Box C, Hastings, Ml 49058 JOIN OUR CREW DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you tool! We Provide • Training • Free Uniforms • F»ee Meals • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERIAFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Pick up an application at the counter! CARD OF THANKS The family of Robert Gillespie would like to thank everyone who was supportive during his illness and passing. To Lifecare Ambiance Services for their quick response. To Dr. M. Yilmas and Dr. M. Ismailoolu for their care. To Ken Case for canng for his horses all winter. Many thanks for the prayers, cards, flowers, food and help. To the Went Funeral Home for their compassion. To the pallbearers we say Thank You. To the Reverend Merlin Pratt and Reverend Kay Pratt for their spiritual support and comforting words and beautiful memorial service. To the Ladies of the Dowling United Methodist Country Chapel for the nice luncheon after the funeral. Florence Gillespie Laura Mann Gary and Sue Fulgham and Family Randy Mann Rick and Deb Taylor and Sons Robert and Sherri Taylor John and Cande Wcndcl and Family Jim and Davena Shute and Family Mike and Janet Bctanzos and Family Joan Davidson and Family CUfton and Ruth Gillespie and Family A June 20 trial was set Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 36-year-old Hastings man facing sexual misconduct and weapons charges. A June 3 motion hearing and final pre­ trial also was sei for Robert L Wyatt. Wyatt is charged with fou- counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having oral and anal sex in 1990 and 1991 with a boy und«u 13 years old. First-degree criminal sexual conduc’ is punishable by up to life in prison. lie also faces a count of arranging child sexually abusive activity in 1990 or 1991, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. Wyatt is charged with two counts of possessing a firearm while committing a felony, for allegedly having a shotgun with him while having sex with tbe boy and when the sexually abusive activity against the boy was occurring. Tbe felony firearm charges are punishable by two years in prison, which are to be served before the sentences on other charges. In addition. Wyatt faces a charge of assaulting the boy with the shotgun in 1991, but without the inlent to murder him. Assault with a dangerous weapon carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also is charged with assaulting another person in 1990 or 1991, whiuh is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $ 100 fine, or both. Finally, Wyatt is charged with committing larceny in a building in 1992, a charge punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Wyatt stood mute to those charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Looking for Extra Cash? 945-9554 Sell anything FAST! COURT NEWS: • A 33-ycar-old Hastings man charged with four counts of delivering drugs in the fall pleaded guilty to one of those charges Jeffery L. Mitchell pleaded guilty to a charge of delivering marijuana in October as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss two counts of delivering marijuana and one count of conspiring to deliver methamphetamine. The prosecutor also agreed to drop habitual offender charges against Mitchell and not charge Mitchell for marijuana found in his truck when he was arrested. Delivering marijuana is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Conspiring to deliver methamphetamine carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $12,000 fine, or both. Mitchell told the court he was under the influence of alcohol when he sold the marijuana, but he remembers selling it and getting $40 for it Sentencing was set for Mav 5. • A June 6 tnal and a May 26 final pre­ trial were scheduled for a 32-year-old Delton man accused of possessing marijuana in 1992. Thomas G. Sowles faces two counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to manufacture and deliver it. second offense, as well as a charge of having a police scan­ ner in a vehicle. The possession charges are both punish­ able by up to eight years in prison or a $4,000 fine, or both. The scanner charge is a misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail or a $500 fine, or txxh. Sowles stood mute to the charges on April 8. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Sowles had been scheduled to stand trial this month, but the dial dales were pushed back because he changed attorneys. Bradley Johnson was appointed to replace Frank Ncrat as Sowles' attorney In other recent court business: • A June 16 pre-trial was scheduled for a 37-year-old Hastings nun accused of having sexual contact with a 10-year-old boy last June Before then, Larry S. Moore is to undergo a forensic exam to determine his competency to stand trial and his competency at the time of the crime. Moore is charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 yean in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the boy. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum possible sentence on the sex charge to life in,prison. Moore stood mute to the charges in March, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A June 20 trial was scheduled for a 63year-old Hastings man accused of criminal sexual conduct. A final pre-trial for William F. Little was also scheduled for June 9. Little is charged with two counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sex with a girl under 13 years old. He is also charged with two counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sexual contrz*. with the girl. First-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prison. Seconddegree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Little stood mute to the charges in July. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A June 6 trial was scheduled for a 35year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex and other sexual contact with a 12- year-old girl in 1989. A May 26 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Kenneth J Lancaster. He is charged with nine counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly having oral sex with the girl. He also faces a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which has a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with her. Lancaster stood mute to the charges in August and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Hastings man struck, killed A 2 6-ye ar-old Hastings man was struck and killed Tuesday by a truck in Coldwater, troopers at the Michigan State Police post there report. Brett D. Royer was walking on U.S. 27 near Pearl Beach Road at 2:15 p.m. when he walked into the path of the truck, troopers said The driver reportedly was unable to avoid striking him. Royer graduated from Hastings High School in 1986. Police probing infant's death Troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report they are still investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a five-month-old Rutland Township girl Friday night. The girl reportedly died at Pennock - Call - 1215 West State St.Bjg in Hastings Trial set for man accused of offenses Hospital at 11:30 p.m. An emergency room doctor called authorities after becoming suspicious about the girl s death. Investigators conducted interviews over the weekend and an autopsy was performed Monday morning at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. Police said they arc waiting for the results of the autopsy. Delton man hurt in pickup rollover A 23-year-old DeHon man was hurt in this pickup truck crash Tuesday. April 12, on Orchard Road east of Pleasant Lake Road, troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings said. Perry L. Shepard, of 8237 Westman. was driving east on Orchard at 4:35 p.m. and lost control of his pickup truck while going down a hill and into a sharp curve, troopers said. They said Shepard crossed the center line into the other lane, went into a clockwise spin and went into the swamp, rolling over. Shepard was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. He was ticketed for driving too fast, troopers said. POLICE BEAT: Burglars hit Johnstown Twp. home JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Burglarx stoic two televisions, a microwave and two cameras from a home on Butler Road April 6. troopers at the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings report. The victim told police the break-in occurred between 8:15 a.m. and 2:15 p.m. Troopers said they believe burglars found one of the doors to the home unlocked. Man held on drunk driving charge HASTINGS — An 18-year-old Nashville man was arrested Fnday night on a charge of drunk driving, second offense. Hastings Qty Police report. Officers said they spotted the teenager driving his motorcycle south on North Broadway near Thom at 11:25 p.m. without the bike's headlights on. He pulled into the Admiral gas station, and officers stopped him there, they said. They said the teen smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech. He had a blood alcohol level of .1! percent, officers said. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. The teen was also ticketed for not having a motorcycle endorsement and driving an unregistered vehicle on the road. Locker broken into at high school HASTINGS — Hastings Police said $160 in clothes, $156 in cash and a $100 knife wert stolen Wednesday. April 13. from the gym locker of a Hastings High School student The student told police be put the items in his locker while at gym class between 2 p.m. and 3:45 p.m. He said he locked the locker with a padlock. Paddle boat reported stolen YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A $500 paddle boat was reported stolen April 8 from some property on Shaw Lake Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said The victim told deputies the boat was being stored on the land and was taken sometime in tbe two previous weeks. Items stolen from Hope Twp. home HOPE TWP — Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report a home on Waldorff Road was broken into recently. Troopers said the break-in occurred between April 7 and April 10. Burglars stole a VCR. a television, a telephone, a cassette player and two jewelry boxes from the home, police said. Car stolen in Hastings recovered HASTINGS — Michigan State Police in I .ansing recovered a car Monday that was stolen from a Hastings home last Thursday. Hastings Qty Police said. Tbe owners of the car told officers that it was stolen Thursday morning by a girl who was living with them temporarily The girl, identified as Trcna Tumwald. 29. was arrested Monday by I .an si ng troopers on an unrelated charge, police said. A check on the car showed it was stolen, however. A warrant for unlawfully driving away an automobile has been issued for Turnwald, police said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-04-28.pdf d0889befc3fafe7fa8690171758b09d7 PDF Text Text Dem chairman blasts Engler Saxons win league opener National Merit winner named See Page 12 See Page 3 SeePage 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Wings rubhcuiorar, S. Church St. Wunes.Ri 49l6o Hastings THURSDAY. APRIL 28. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 8 Open house set for water plant Welborn mulls run for Senate State Senator Jack Weftxrn will not serve Barry County any more after the end of this year, but be might ran in the newly-crrancd 21st District, especially ncn-that another Republican Senator in that district, Paul Wanner, has decided to step down Wanner announced Monday that he will not seek a second term in the Michigan Senate. However, staffers in Welborn's office said Tuesday that they’ve heard nothing about Welborn’s piam. Welborn has represented the 13th Senate District, which included all of Barry. Ionia and Montcalm counties and a part of Kalamazoo County, since 1985. until redbtncting put him in the 21st District Meanwhile, the new 23rd District will indude all of Barry. Ionia, Montcalm. Isabella and Mecosta counties. Two Republicans. State Senator Joanne Em­ mons of Big Rapids and Craig Starweather, chief of staff in Welborn's office, have announced they will ran for that seat. Ehlers* town meeting planned Congressman Vem Ehlers will have a town meeting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Hastings Fur Station. 110 E. MiH St Ehlers, who was elected to his post last December, plans a scries of meetings throughout the Third Congres­ sional District to gain ideas and concerns from local constituents The Third Congressional District in­ dudes all of Kent and 1 onia counties and the city of Hastings, the townships of Ir­ ving. Rutland. Carlton. Hastings. Woodland and Castleton and about twothirds of Hope Township in Barry County. For more information, call Mark Howe at 451-8383 or Christopher Ba*t*er at (202) 225-3831 Michigan Week luncheon slated The Exchange Club of Herings will be honz for the annual Michigan Week Hunrhrr- at noon Friday. May 13. al die Leaaoo-Sharpe Hall. Presbyterian Church. Hastings The local service organization also will announce the winner of its annual "Book of Golden Deeds** award al the luncheon Included at the event will be the mayor, council menbers and other of­ fice, front die Cky of Petoskey, which will visn as part of Mayor Exchange Dny The speaker for the luncheon will be from the West Michigan Tourist Council. Members from all local service organizations are invited, as is the public Rcaervatioas may be made by calling Louise Hutchins al 945-4586 by Monday. May 9. Additional NEWS BRIEFS continued on page 2 PRICE 25’ Commissioner under fire for animal shelter request News Briefs An open bouse and dedication for the City of Hastings' new water treatment ptent. 135 W Mill Si.. wiU take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Monday . May 2. City Councilman Robert May said Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield “and his crew have spent a lot of hours getting it (the plant) ready and we want to show it off . " The opening ceremonies, scheduled for 2 pm.. will be presided over by Mayor Mary Lou Gray. TT>e open will be pan of national Waler Quality Awareness Week. ANNER Rep. Bob Bender Rep. Bender won't seek 7 th term by EUalae Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Commissioner Lew New man said be thought he was doing the right thing when be went to the Hastings City Council Monday night to support the County Animal Shelter Director's request for permission to use more city-owned land at the shelter facility. However, some of bis fellow commissioners told Newman Tuesday that be was in the wrong place at the wrong lime. To make a.request to the City Council on behalf of the county, a person first needs to have the authority from the Barry County­ Board of Commissioners or authorization, in this case from the County Property Committee, to represent the county, which Newman did not have. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said. Fuhr, who is chairman of the County Property Committee, said be learned of Newman's action by watching the City Council proceedings on television. Monday evening, the Hastings City Council approved a request, which it thought was from the Barry County Boazd of Commissioners, to allow the county to use a 100x50-foot parcel of city property on the north side of the animal shelter off Industrial Park Drive for three to six months. The council was told that the county wants to tear down an existing-structure and build a new pole bam facility and that the extra city land will bouse trailers that will be used as temporary shelters for animals. Stale inspectors have said the County legislature. The district include< all of Barry Co^ty and the western half of Ionia County. Bender said the biggest reason for his stepping down is that he has seen two huge He said that people taking the drugs may not be aware of the side effects. When they stop taking the drugs, though, they go through severe withdrawal and can experience the sweats, nausea and incoherence, similar io those .Teets reported by Lawrence. Under cross-examination by Dale Crowley, the Barry County Prosecutor, McCoy said that people react individually to drugs they take. He also said that people develop tolerances to the drugs, which can mean the side effects of the drugs are most prominent when the person first starts taking the drug. McCoy said that the side effects of the drugs arc listed in commonly available sources, and a person with access io those sources could simply claim to have experienced the side effects. He also said that, when administered properly, the drugs often can help a person function better, rather than worse, because they calm excited emotions. by Elaine Gflbert Assistant Editr* Barry County voters will be asked to renew two millages in the Aug. 2 primary, one for the County Enhanced-911 Central Dispatch and the other for the County Commission on Aging. The County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved placing the two proposals on the ballot. Voters will be asked to approve up to one mill for five years to continue to fund the comprehensive, county-wide 911 emergency telephone and dispatch system, plus pay to upgrade the fire radio system and purchase 21 mobile data terminals for all law enforcement agencies in the county. The millage, if approved, would be levied from 1995 to 2000. The current (up to) one mill tax for 911 expires this year. The 911 millage would cost taxpayers up to $1 for each $1,000 of their state equalized assessed valuation. The millage request for the County COA is a renewal of 1/4 mill for 10 years. The COA previously had a five-year millage, which expires this year, so this is the first renewal request, said COA Executive Director Tammy Pennington. "We really need to do this," said Commissioner Ethel Boze who serves on the COA Board County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said that federal and state dollars the COA receives are not nearly enough to provide for the total cost of some important COA programs and that the millage funds can be used to subsidize the costs. Commissioner Marjorie Radant said she thought the long-term millage was a good idea to provide stability to COA programs, eliminating worry about funding By law. "we could lengthen the period to 20 years," said Commissioner Mark Doster. He noted that if a need for more revenue arises during the decade of the millage, voters could approve an increase in the millage rate at any time. The funds are needed "to provide ever­ increasing services to the elderly population." the County Board's resolution said. "The general fund of the county of Barry does not have sufficient dollars to make up the difference between the cost of these services and current grant dollars." commissioners said. Taxpayer cost for the Senior Citizen Services millage, if renewed, would be 25 cents for each SI,000 of state equalized valuation. The renewal will be used to fund existing COA programs, primarily for meals and in­ home services, such as homemaking and personal care, Pennington said. Because of the tax cut provided by Proposal A, Pennington said she is only able to estimate how much revenue the millage renewal will generate in its first See LAWRENCE, cont. page 2 See MILLAGE RENEWAL, page 2 goals realized. ’When I ran for the legislature 12 years ago. I had no personal ambition or agenda." be said. ’I did believe the major issues were school funding reform, which would include significant property tax relief, and private economically. "We have laid the ground work for that achievement in many ways, but most significantly with the school finance and property tax reform accomplishments ” So that left Bender with a decision to make on whether to seek two more terms, as allowed under the new term limit legislation. "Now my dilemma is obvious," he said. "Having been part of the process that has addressed and effectively resolved those issues that I identified as being the primary reasons I ran for office in the first place, what reason is left to justify my running again? "Certainly the easiest and most comfortable thing to do is file on May 10 and run again." he added. "Term limitations would allow me to run twice more. I could also ease into a more comfortable retirement with ;n additional term or two. "Just as 1 firmly believe that 1 first ran for office for the right reasons. 1 also believe that if I were to run again, it would be for the wrong reasons, and that it would be unfair to both my constituents and colleagues in the IcgislMure..." Bender said he believes be has left his mark legislatively in two key areas — on Department of Corrections issues and in the area of social needs. "The Corrections Department budget definitely carries my mark in numerous areas, be said. I feel good about providing leadership for positive developments in corrections but certainly the most rewarding work I've done is in the area of social needs. "Someone once described me as a Republican farmer with a social conscience. I carry that designation with both pride and humility. It has been a real privilege to create legislation that benefits people with special needs, such as our homeless veterans or low-income families " Bender called it an honor and a privilege to serve the citizens of Barry and Ionia counties for 12 years, starting with the See BENDER, continued page 6 See COMMISSIONER, cont. page 2 County millage renewals sought for 911,C0A J-Ad Graphics News Service 87ih District State Rep Bob Bender has announced that be will not seek re-election after serving six terms in the State sector job creation. "Thankfully, those goals have been attained. Overwhelming voter approval of Proposal A achieved the most sweeping public policy changes in recent memory. Successful completion of that top legislative priority is extremely satisfying." He added the second goal has been advanced dramatically with the creation of hundreds of thousands of new jobs. "Michigan’s unemployment rate has dropped below the national average for the first time in 15 years because of all the new private sector jobs created during the past two years." Bender said. "That tells me Michigan can continue to grow and improve Animal Shelter should be improved to meet stale standards. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore has said. Based on your (Newman’s) conversation, you led them to believe that this (county) commission approved, authorized your appearance before the city council to represent them (comxnissionen). Fuhr told Newman. Commissioner Marjorie Radant said. "I spoke with the mayor after the meeting and she told me that in fact she asked you at the (city) property meeting, before the council meeting why Gordon wasn't there because he was chairman of the Property Committee and she said that you stated to her that you were there on behalf of the Property Committee." Defense attorney David Dodge (standing) questions a witness Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Court while Stephen and Candy Lawrence look on Lawrence’s motion for new trial will resume June 13 by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A toxicologist from Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids said Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Court that anti-anxiety drugs Stephen Lawrence was taking before and during his trial in 1992 would have a "considerable" impact on him and would affect his ability in a trial. Dr. Daniel J. McCoy said Xanax and ether medication's Lawrence was taking affect a person's mind by affecting the central nervous system. A person taking the drugs, as Lawrence was in the months following his father’s death in February 1992, could experience a range of side effects, including drowsiness, confusion, memory loss and lack of recall. McCoy said. Tuesday's hearing was pan of a motion made by Lawrence's attorney, David Dodge, who contends that Lawrence should be given a new trial. The motion for a new trial is scheduled to continue June 13. Lawrence and Dodge are arguing that the effects of the drugs hampered l^wrence's competency to stand trial in 1992. They say the drugs impaired Lawrence's memory, his concentration and ability to prepare an adequate defense. Lawrence was convicted in October 1992 of the murder of his father, Willard Lawrence. 72. a former president of Felpausch Food Centers, and the arson of Willard's Elmwood Beach home on Gun Lake the morning of Feb. 20. 1992. He was sentenced in November of that year to life in prison without parole. An appeal of Lawrence's conviction has also been filed in the Michigan Court of Appeals Lawrence testified in February that he started taking the drugs to help him relax after the Feb. 20 fire that killed his father. He said he did not notice how much the drugs were affecting him. though, until he went to prison after his sentencing. He was placed in quarantine al the prison for several days and his supply of medicines was stopped. For three days, he experienced withdrawal symptoms and was severely sick, he said. Lawrence said that as he began to recover, he realized the drugs had been affecting him after all He said he had trouble concentrating, experienced memory lapses, fatigue and other symptoms while taking the drug McCoy testified Tuesday that these symptoms are the same as those observed by researchers documenting the side effects of the drugs Lawrence was taking. The doctor said the drugs also are likely to alter peoples' emotional reactions, causing them to undcr-react and have a diminished awareness of what's going on around them. McCoy said the drugs also impair people's ability to interact and communicate with those around them. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1994 Heath Road residents object to couple's rezoning requests by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A 17-acrc. wedge-shaped piece of land opposite the Heath/Green street intersection west of Hastings is at the center of a zoning dispute between its owners and their Heath Road neighbors. Virtually all of the residents who live on Heath Road were at the May 20 meeting of the Rutland Charter Township Planning and Zoning Commission to register their objections to any zoning change The owners of the property. Thomas and Krystyna Dailey, have applied for changes in the property from R-l (single-family residential) to C-l (commercial) for about 150 feet bordering its nearest neighbor, and C-3 for the remainder of the parcel The property fronts along M-37. but also is bordered by Heath Road. Complicating the issue is a request made last year by Dailey, asking for a change to commercial zoning for all of the parcel, which was before the Township Board made changes in the zoning ordinance That request has been tabled since last summer, arid still awaits a decision. Further, while the request for the change News Briefs: Euphonium concert slated for Sunday Euphonium soloist Herbert A Peters will offer special selections by Bach. Purcell and Capuzzi for Bishop Joseph Dey man's visit to St. Matthias Qiurch in Irving at 10 a.m. Sunday. May I. Peters has taught privately and in Michigan public schools for 30 years. He has conducted community bands in in Lansing and Charlotte, and has con­ ducted the 46(h Infantry Division Band Congressman Vcro Ehlers office helped prepare the music for the service because more than one country's na­ tional anthem will be played. “The StarSpangled Banner” will be played last. The oldest foreign nation's will be played first. Citizens of England and Canada will be represented at the service. Auction to help animal shelter A benefit auction for the new county animal shelter is planned for I p.m. Saturday. May 7. at the former EBI Brcathru building at 2500 Nashville Road, south of Hastings. The location of the new animal shelter has not been determined yet. The “celebrity" auction will include items from Montel Williams. Roseanne Arnold. Ted Nugent, the cast of “Mur­ phy Brown” and “China Beach." Vince Gil), Edward Asner. Lorn Anderson. Billy Joel. Steve Martin, the San Fran­ cisco 49ers. Bill Cosby. Rosemary Wells. Joan Embery. Arnold Palmer. Bret “Hitman" Hart. Carl Levin. Amy Grant. Linda Blair and Joe Diffie. Other items include some furniture from the old Courts & Law building, miscellaneous office equipment and jewelry. Also planned for May 7 is a "parade of the animals." The auction will be conducted by L & E Auction Services. Gun Lake festival will be June 24-25 The Gun Lake Community Church grounds will be the site of the first sum­ mer festival at Gun Lake June 24 and 25. The event, the Family Activities and Cultural Event of the Summer (FACES! will feature something every minute, with emphasis on ethnic activities and youth. Proceeds from the festival will go to the Gun Lake Community Pre-school. Later festivals may fund scholarships Crafts, food booths, arts, entertain­ ment and demonstrations will highlight the activities There will be a large child activity­ area for children ages pre-school and up and special recognition for high achiev­ ing Gun Lake area young people. Organizers are looking to. sponsors who can supply funds, goods or services To volunteer, or for more informa­ tion. call Bev Meinke at 792-9529 or write FACES. 2069 Archwood. Wayland. 49348 Founders Weekend searching for logo The Delton Founders Weekend Com­ mittee wants to have a logo it can use to promote the annual festival on T-shirts, hats and letter heads So the committee is inviting interested people to submit logo designs The logo should be designed in black and white on an 8 by 11-inch sheet of paper Logos should be sent by May 15 to Founders Weekend Logo. P O Box 440. Delton. 49046 to C-3 has had the proper legal public notice, the request for change to C-1 was not published, so will have to be published for 20 days before public comments can be taken on that request. The township attorney. Linda Thomsen, who sat in on the planning and zoning meeting, said that all of the legalities could be done in time for the May 18 meeting of the zoning board, when public comment will be taken on the C-l request After that. all of the requests for zoning changes by the Daileys can be discussed, and a recommendation for the Township Board likely will be made at that meeting C-1 permits general office or personal use for concerns that generate little traffic It discourages linear development, should fit the aesthetics of the neighborhood, and usually has daylight uses. C-3 is for general commercial uses that serve the larger community, with retail and commercial businesses with sales areas larger than 10.000 square feet. It requires screening to be aesthetically compatible with iis neighbors. No one spoke In favor of the change in PAT nominations deadline May 1 May I is the official deadline for nominating candidates for Positive Ac­ tion for Tomorrow (PAT) awards. The honor will go to individuals or group who voluntarily take actions to make Barry County a better place to live, now and .n the future Nominating forms are available al the Cooperative Extension Service office on the first floor of the new Courts and Law Building. 220 W Court St Top 10 students announced for TK The academic top 10 members of the Class of 1994 at Thomapplc Kellogg High School has been announced Leading the elite senior group is Joshua Parker, who recorded a cumulative 3.945 grade point average out of a possible 4.0. Other members of TK's top 10. in the order of their academic standing, are Kendra Wcathcrhcad. Meagan Mid­ dleton. Carla Ploeg. Jennifer Lewis, Sarah Bucte, James Ramey, Michdll Wellman. Amy Missad and Carrita Ingersoll. Legislative Coffee slated The next monthly Legislative Coffee session has been scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday. May 9. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Jack Welborn, State Rep. Bob Bender and Mark Howe, a representative from Congressman Vem Ehlers' office, are expected to be on hand to ta'k about current issues or to at tempt to ceal with any concerns consti­ tuents may wish to discuss The Legislative Coffee series, open to all Barry County citizens, is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce First aid class slated for May 14 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a stan­ dard first aid class at 8:30 a.m. Satur­ day. May 14. Cost of the class will be S24 per per­ son. which includes course materials and refreshments. Those who perform specific skills competently and demonstrate the ability to make appropriate decisions for car and who pass a written final examination with at least 80 percent correct will receive certification. For more information, call the local Red Cross office at 945-3122. Showcase plans 3 musical acts Memory Lane. Jerry Ball and the Nashville Five will be featured at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings Memory Lane plays songs from yesteryear. Jerry Ball sings, writes and plays folk music and the Nashville Five performs country gospel and popular music Seating for the Showcase performance will be on a first-come, first served basis Public input session tonight The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will have a public input session at 7 p.m. tonight at the Castleton Township Hall. 915 Reed St.. Nashville Members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be available to answer questions and listen to people's concerns zoning, with each neighbor speaking against it The largest concern voiced was that such a change would completely change the character of the residential neighborhood Many were concerned that it would set a precedent, would mean increased traffic and lower property values of their homes Several asked the Daileys to pul the property up for sale as residential, and suggested that financial gain was the primary concern for the request for zoning changes. Thomsen advised the board that request for more than one zoning change on one piece of property was not unusual. The board's options, she said, are to recommend no rezoning on pan or all of the property, in one or more of all of the requests. The Zoning Board s recommendation will First Friday to focus on new anti-strike law Gordon Christensen, a longtime govern­ ment. sociology and economics teacher at Delton High School, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum May 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Christensen will talk about the State Legislature's recent move to severely limit teachers' collective bargaining rights and to put some teeth in a law that outlaws teachers striking. The bill, passed by the Republicancontrolled House and Senate and awaiting Republican Gov. John Engler's signature, would dock teachers' pay for each day they are on strike and would enable school boards to implement their “last best offer" if media­ tion efforts fail in contract negotiations The legislation passed the Senate last week in the face of about 8.000 protesters outside the State Capitol building. Christensen will talk about what might be expected after the bill becomes law. He also will take up questions about how it will affect the quality of education and about whether it is evidence of the GOP going on a "union busting" tear. Christensen has been a Political Action Committee delegate for the Michigan Educa­ tion Association and he serves as vice presi­ dent of Region IV. A veteran of the Korean War with a fouryear hitch in the U.S. Marines, he also was a Vietnam War draft counselor. The Lunch and qpa^h forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, arc held at noon on the first Friday of each month Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats LAWRENCE go to the Rutland ('barter Township Board for its consideration. Thomsen said a good rule of thumb to use when considering zoning changes are the three "C's "Is it consistent with the township master plan, is it compatible with the existing neighborhood, and is (the land) capable of handling what is asked if it is rezoned." she said. The Township Board can accept the recommendation or refer the matter back to the Zoning Board with directions, with or without deadlines, Thomsen said. A special committee studying the development of the M-37/M43 corridor with an eye to updating the zoning ordinance recommended that commercial and industrial areas should be enlarged to include lands north of M-37/M-43. but south of the railroad right of way. for a depth of several not adversely affect the residential area's suburban character." The Township Board changed its zoning of the area in question earlier this spring. COMMISSIONER, continued from page 1 "I said I was a member of the Property Committee," Newman responded, "and 1 was really there because I thought Al (McCrumb, animal shel director) would be there. 1 had talked to and he said it (die request for more propc y, was coming up that evening and whet. . ga there (at City Hall) and he (McCrumb, wasn't there. I went ahead with it and I did exactly what he told me he wanted to do. He wanted more space. "I said our animal shelter director had sent a letter requesting more space, exactly what he had said. I supported him only. I did nothing on my own. .." Newman said. When dty officials offered a 100x50-foo( area. Newman said "I knew that was more than he needed, and 1 said that would be ample. 1 didn't represent anything except what Al had already said he wanted. I am very supportive of the animal shelter.. Jm very interested in what goes on and my concern is to do whatever needs to be done to help the animals. That's my only concern " "I think we all love animals and we all have a concern for the shelter." Fuhr said, “but I think what you did was very improper, io go down there and represent us. Number one. Lew. we have not even decided that (he current animal shelter location is where we are going to rebuild. We are considering other locations, so to go before the City Council and ask them for additional land. I think, is premature..." “Didn't you hear anything 1 just told you?" Newman asked Fuhr. "I said that he (McCrumb) sent a letter to the city asking fqr more land and I was supporting what he had said." Newman said he didn't know McCrumb was not going to be at the meeting. Fuhr asked McCrumb. who appeared at Tuesday s County Board meeting, if he had planned to be at the meeting. "1 didn't know my presence was required," McCrumb said. "I thought Mr. (Joseph) continued from page 1-------- Bicam (a City Council member) simply was going to submit the proposal to the City McCoy acknowledged that he could not know for certain whether Lawrence actually experienced the side effects be claims. The doctor said he never met Lawrence before Tuesday morning, did not see his reaction to the drugs first-hand and was only working from an affidavit signed by Lawrence about the side effects he experienced. Testimony about Lawrence s use of Xanax end other drugs first came to light dunng the trial last year of Stephen's wife. Candy, who was accused of helping her husband try to avoid arrest and prosecution for the arson and murder. Candy's attorney. Terry Nolan, contended in her trial that Stephen had taken Xanax and other medication after the death of his father to help him relax. Nolan argued that the drugs affected Stephen's behavior, Council for later discussion." Fuhr said the way Newman "presented it last night, it was a done deal, that we were going to rebuild the animal shelter. You talked about tearing down the old one. You talked about constructing a new pole bam....Those things have to go through proper channels, he told Newman. “...The city. I want to tell you. was very cooperative, very helpful." Newman said. "I think you embarrassed the city and Board of Commissioners," Fuhr responded. causing him to have mood swings and to act strangely. Candy was acquitted in November of the charges against her after a three-month jury trial. Her acquittal does not directly influence Stephen s conviction, though. Also during Tuesday's hearing, Circuit Judge Richard Shuster refused to admit into the motion hearing information about polygraph tests Lawrence took. Shuster said he was satisfied that such an endeavor would not yield the new evidence needed to warrant a new trial for Lawrence. The material also did not meet the criteria laid out in a prior case for the admission of polygraph evidence, Shuster said. The judge noted that the polygraph tests are unreliable because their accuracy depends on the test operator's skill, and the operators can disagree about what a test result can mean. Also, the test only measures what a person thinks is true, rather than what is actually true. Shuster said. hundred feel. However, in its comments explaining the recommendation, the committee said: There are commercial and industrial uses along the highway at present, along with open space, and it is anticipated that there will be increased pressure for commercial development along the M-37/M-43 corridor •It is the opinion of this committee that commercial development is appropriate in these sections provided that zoning classifications are designated so as to allow a smooch transition between Hastings proper and existing residential neighborhoods, which will respect those developments and "They (city officials) are under the impression that we are going to build down there now." Radant said. "Il (the request fix additional land) was not presented as an option." Fuhr added. "I watched it on TV Iasi night." "You didn't present it as an option." Radant said to Newman. "It's an option, but it wasn't presented that way." "I don't know what all this means. To me I don't think it means a great deal," Commissioner Mark Doster said of the flap with Newman. Doster did tell McCrumb that he should come to the County Property Committee if he has ideas for building a structure. "We'd like to know about it before." "I'm not familiar with the system so therefore 1 didn't know what I had to have in hand before I presented anything." McCrumb said. Doster indicated that a fcxmal presentation wasn't necessary. "Come and talk to us about it," he said. "I'm trying to do some leg work without tying everybody up. I know your time is very important. If we’re looking at cost as one of the major items, and I believe it would be. that's why I'm still exploring all options." "Mr. chairman. I think the animal shelter has been slung around in the news long enough." said Commissioner Ethel Boze. who chairs the Criminal Justice Committee which oversees the animal shelter. "We have a very competent department head down there. He's learning the same as the rest of us. When he's ready, he will present his things to the Property Committee. We will instruct him in the procedures, and I thank you. Al. for everything you ve done. "I thank you loo, Al." Newman said. “You've done a great job and I think every commissioner here knows that." "We don't need all this headline news about the animal shelter." Boze said. "Were trying to raise funds to build a new one and all this folderol just blows the whole thing." Fuhr, after the meeting, stressed that the County Board has not established a site yet for the animal shelter. "We only authorized surveying of the property down there (at the shelter) to determine if in fact v/e did utilize the property that we would have adequate room. Also. I feel we need to come up with a building plan, the sizing of the building and any other attached buildings or out buildings we might find necessary as well as the cost for this building before we proceed and determine the site. "You have to make sure the building is going to fit on that sight. So I thought it was getting the cart before the horse (Newman and McCrumb's request). It was premature and it was not authorized by Property Committee nor by County Board of Commissioners and that was my problem with him presenting it to the council, Fuhr said. “First we have to come up with the building plan, a physical plan of the building, blueprints or at least a drawing, determine the cost and sec if it's something we could possibly build. I don't think we've given up other sites. MILLAGE RENEWAL, continued from page 1 year. The projected amount is $177,800 and she noted that before Proposal A the amount would have been about $190,000. In discussing the millage renewal request for 911, "We really looked hard at this," Director Charles Nystrom told the County Board. The 911 Administrative Board weighed future funding of the system through a telephone surcharge versus a millage proposal. Stale law gives county commissioners the right to bill county residents with a surcharge on their phone bills. The rate can be based up to 20 percent of the highest base phone rate in the county, which is $13.34 charged by the Hickory Telephone Co., serving Hickory Corners. However, since more money could be generated from millage. Nystrom said, the Administrative Board and his Technical Committee opted to seek the millage renewal because there is also a need to purchase additional equipment. The surcharge wouldn't provide enough revenue to purchase the fire radio system and the mobile data terminals, he said. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held April 26. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 800 am. and 5:00 p.m Monday through Friday Send Someone a Happy Ad...call < 945-9554 , One mill for five years would yield about $4,077,500 for 911. The surcharge would be in the red by $284,804 if the upgraded equipment were purchased. The fire radio system would cost about $273,674 and the mobile data terminals, $417572. Nystrom said the actual costs are expected to be somewhat lower. Nystrom explained that "our fire frequency is getting knocked around with Allegan, Cass County and Clinton County. "In April. Roger Caris and the City of Hastings ran 23 fires in 11 days, grass fires, so that's a lot of fires. When everybody gets out on our fire frequency, we can't hear anybody and then we have those out-of­ county ones knocking us around. They are very stiong. So we want to enhance or update our fire frequencies. So by going to the mill it brings us more money," Nystrom said. The mobile data system "would put 21 mobile data terminals out in the patrol cars and all the different agencies. They can do LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Network) work. We can give them messages. We can dispatch them on the computers. We can talk back and forth on volatile-type complaints. The Board felt very strongly and I agree and my Technical Committee encourages this. This is the way to go." he said. The mobile data terminals would probably eliminate a need for an extra personnel position at 911, Nystrom added. "Ealoa County has found that using the mobile data terminals their (911) work on the LEIN has gone down 60 percent." With the terminals, agencies can do the work themselves while on the road. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1994 — Page 3 State Dem Party chairman identifies Engler as the worker's enemy by David T. Young Editor Recent events in Lansing underscore the need to nuke Republican Gov John Engler a one-termer, the stale s Democratic Party chairman told a Truman-Johnson dinner audience Friday night in Hastings "He (Engler) has used and abused his power as the accidental governor. " Gary Corbin said, referring to the fact Engler beat James Blanchard by only 17.000 votes in 1990 and only 19 percent of the registered voters :n Michigan showed up at the polls. Engler and the Republican majorities in the House and Senate last week put the finishing touches on a bill that severely limits teachers' collective bargaining rights and puts teeth in the law against teacher strikes The moves were loudly protested by the Michigan Education Association and Corbin said any union member should be scared to death" about what has happened Corbin said the OOP’s temporary 55-52 majority in the House, majority in the Senate and Gov. Engler have given the party its power to make war on the teachers' union. "The Republican Party has used this opportunity to do some of the most draconian things in Michigan in a long time," he said "We should have the right to collectively bargain." he added. It's been a great tradition in this state. But John Engler took that power away from our schoolteachers." Corbin said his wife is a schoolteacher and "She's done 10 limes more in her lifetime than 1 ever will. She reaches out to kids and changes their lives. But the governor told her to go back to Selma. Alabama, and to go to the back of the bus ' The Democratic Party chairman said the people of Michigan, particularly working men and women, should not tolerate what the GOP and Engler have done. "It's not a teachers' strike bill, he'd like you to believe that." Corbir. said. "There were only two strikes in the state last year, he's saying. 'We're going to take away your power to negotiate collectively. The school boards will make the final decision (on employment contracts). "It's overkill, and it did not to be." he added. Corbin said there were no public hearings on the legislation before it was passed in both houses and there were 8.000 people who came to Lansing to speak in support of the teachers, but they were ignored. The reason why working men and women should be scared. Corbin said, is that "This is the first step to destroy the trade union movement in Michigan." He noted that Engler calls the MEA a powerful special interest group, but said the governor is beholden to other rich and powerful interests. He said business executives with sixfigure salaries are Engler's friends, while school teaches s are his enemies. "John Engler has rich friends." he said. "He does their bidding very well." Corbin said he also was shocked that the GOP majority passed a bill to outlaw bingo as a means to raise money for political parties. He said a lot of hard-working volunteers raise that money for the Democrats, while the Republicans get most of theirs from the well to do. Corbin said Engler made a big deal in his 1990 campaign about traveling through the state in a beat-up old Oldsmobile and he promised to get rid of a jet that Blanchard used. But recently Engler has been riding around the state in an SI 1.200 bus donated by a millionaire who owns a dairy business, four cars and a boat. Corbin said Engler recently left Mackinac Island on a jet that was chartered for him by a corporation. The state chairman also noted that Engler in 1990 promised to cut taxes, but the twocent increase in the sales tax under Proposal A is the largest single tax increase in Michigan history. He added that Engler has hiked fees, which arc just like taxes on the public because they pay. Likening Engler to a bully. Corbin said. "This guy has to go. We deserve a better future. “But we need to get our folks out to vote." he added "There is one day (Election Day) that offers us a chance to choose, a chance to make a difference." The dinner also welcomed the wives of two Democrats who hope to unseat Engler this November — Judy Wolpe. wife of former Congressman Howard Wolpe, and Judy Martin, wife of Slate Rep. Lynn Jondahl. Mrs. Wolpe said Howard is her best friend and she noted that he is great friend to Barry County, having served it as a congressman for 14 years. "Hell be the best fnend you've ever had in the governor's chair." she said "We should pick a candidate like we pick a doctor." she added "We need someone to watch over us and uork with us" Martin said Barn County may not know Lynn Jondahl as well as Wolpe. "but he has touched your lives in many different ways (with legislation). "When you hire someone to do an important job. you don't always hire your best friend." she added. "You hire someone POLICE BEAT: Boy's birthday money stolen HASTINGS — A 10-year-old boy had his birthday money stolen Saturday while trying to make a purchase at a store in downtow.. Hastings. City Police report. The boy told police he went to the store at about 11:30 a.m to buy something with the $10 he received for his birthday. He brought more items to the cash register than he could afford, however, police said. When the boy went with the clerk to put some of the items back, he left his $10 on the counter. The money was gone when the boy and clerk returned to the register Witnesses said there were two other boys ai the counter when the 10-year-old left his money there. Power tools reported stolen HASTINGS — More than $600 worth of power tools were reported stolen from Barry County I .umber, Hastings City Police report Store officials told police the tools were taken off a display rack at the store. The tools were taken sometime between April 15 and 18. Stolen were two jigsaws worth $288. a $174 drill and a $149 saw. Kalamazoo man hurt in rollover State Democratic Party Chairman Gary Corbin speaks to Barry County Democrats. Certain rules to be suspended for Summerfest, Sidewalk Sales by David T. Young Editor The Hastings City Council Monday evening took steps to suspend certain rules in ordinances so that two local events can be held this summer. Granted ordinance stays were the Hastings Summerfest, which will be held during the last weekend in August at Fish Hatchery Park, and a combination of Sidewalk Days and Foodfest, which will be held July 29 and 30 downtown. John Warren, representing the Summerfest Committee, asked for the temporarily lifting of provisions of an ordinance so a banner can be placed at the main pavilion of Fish Hatchery Park, so crafters and vendors booths can be set up. so temporary electric service can oe supplied, to allow parking for concessionaires and the handicapped, so that the hours of 8 a.m. to midnight on a Friday and Saturday and 8 a m. to 5 p.m. on a Sunday will be permitted, and so that alcoholic beverages can be sold in a designated area. Council voted to have City Attorney Jim Fisher draw up a resolution that will be adopted al its next meeting May 9. An ordinance stay also will allow vendors to sell food on the street during Sidewalk Days and it will allow the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to charge the vendors. $10 non-profit. $20 for-profit, and use the proceeds to pay for advertising. Karen Heath, a downtown merchant, said that most vendors will be churches, service organizations and small school groups. As in the Summerfest Committee's request, the city has referred it to the city attorney, who will draw up the resolution for adoption at the May 9 council meeting. In other business Monday night, the council: • Approved a request from the Barry County Board of Commissioners to use a 100x50-foot parcel of city property on the nonh side of die animal shelter off Industrial Park Drive for three to six months. The county wants to tear down an existing structure and build a new pole bam facility. Meanwhile, the city land will house trailers that will be used as temporary shelters for animals. Commissioner Lew Newman explained the proposal to ibe council. (Sec County Board story). • I .earned that Director erf Public Services Jeff Mansfield has been elected secretary of Region II of the Michigan Municipal League. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said his election means that be will be vice chairman of Region 11 next year and chairman the year after. While he is chairman, the Region II meeting will be held in Hastings, as it was while Gray was chairwoman. • Decided to allow the Barry County YMCA an extension of use of Fish Hatchery Park for softball league games from Aug. 2 to Aug. 30. • Approved a parade by Central Elementary School students on Mayor Exchange Day next month. Police Chief Jerry Sarver will have the final say on the parade route. • Permitted the Hastings Area School system to use five city voting machines for its annual school election June 13. • Agreed to vacate North Jefferson Street between Grant and Colfax streets. • Appointed Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. Assessor Judy Myers. Clerk Sharon Vickery and Councilwoman Miriam White to a special Computer Assessment Needs Committee. • Agreed to purchase a new Chevrolet patrol car for $14,500 from Shaheen Chevrolet of lumsing. In addition, the city will sell one old patrol car to the highest bidder and use another old vehicle as a transport vehicle. • Decided to have the light near the comer of Mill Street and Michigan Avenue repaired at a cost of about $1,000. Councilman Frank Campbell said the work should be done "before we take any more heat on this. There's going to be somebody get hun down there." • Granted an casement of 20 feet into a right of way to Leonard and Edith Malipsey. 222 Mill St. • Decided to take bids for audit services for this fiscal year. • I .earned from Mansfield that work has been started on the first phase of the renovation of Tyden Park. of Interact As the Hugh O'Brien Youth leadership winner, he attended the HOBY leadership seminar Krueger played varsity soccer and was a member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. He was in the Varsity Club for two years, was chosen to go to Boys' State, was a member of the International Club and Quizbusters and was in Youth in Government for two years. He also played piano for eight years. About I 1 million students in more than 19.000 U.S. high schools entered the 1994 Mem Program ‘‘y taking the 1992 PSAT/NMSQT. which served as an initial screen of participants. In the fall of 1993. about 15.000 of the top scorers were designated senufinahsis Only semifinalists, representing about half of one percent of graduation seniors in every state, had an opportunity to advance to finalist standing and compete for merit scholarships. In order to become a finalist, a semifinalist had to mee< high academic standards and several other requirements All merit scholarships are chosen from a group of distinguished finalists. In each annual competition, some 50.000 JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 29-year-old Kalamazoo man was hurt when he roiled his car over Saturday. Michigan State Police in Hastings report. James E. Gatza was driving north on Wabascon Road near Lucas Road at 4:40 p.m. when he crested a hill and saw several motorcycles on the road ahead of him. troopers said. To avoid hitting the bikes. Gatza hit his brakes and swerved right. He spun around, though, went off the road and roiled ova. troopers said. He was taken to Community Hospital m Battle Creek, where he was treated and released Witnesses said Gatza was across the center line when he crested the hill. Man arrested in drunken driving H astings — A 27-year-old Kalamazoo man was arrested Friday morning on a charge of drunk driving. Hastings police said. Officers said they saw Terry L Kloth driving west on Green Street at 4:17 a.m near Pennock Hospital. Kloth drove ova the centa line and was moving at 40 mph in a 30 mph zone, so officers pulled him ova. police said. Kloth smelled of alcohol and had a blood alcohol level of .15 percent, officers said. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Kloth reportedly was lodged on a charge of drunk driving, third offense, and driving with a suspended license, second offense The matter has been turned ova to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Man hurt in car-motorcycle crash MAPLE GROVE TWP — A 38-year-okj Battle Creek man was hurt in a car­ motorcycle crash Saturday at the intersection of M-66 and Lawrence Road. Michigan State Police in Hastings report Troopers said Michael A. Covey. 42. of Battle Creek, was driving his motorcycle south on M-66 at 4:30 p.m. when be saw a car driven by Joan E. Keller, 61. of Greenbrush, at the Lawrence Road intersection, creeping out onto M-66. Covey told troopers he hit his brakes to avoid Kelia's car, but skidded and hit the car on the driva's side. Covey's passenger. Leslie Lux. was thrown from the bike and injured. He was taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek, where he was treated and released. Woman held in theft of two wallets HASTINGS — Hastings City police report they are seeking to charge a 22-year-okl Hastings woman with stealing two wallets from a relative's home. The relative told police he noticed the two wallets missing Monday morning when he woke up. He reportedly had the wallets the day before. An investigation by officers led them to the woman, who admitted taking the wallets, police said. The wallets were recovered, but an undisclosed amount of cash was missing from them, officers said. The woman said she used the money to pay bills. The matter has been turned ova to the prosecutor s office. Stolen car recovered in swamp CARLTON TWP. — State police at the Hastings post said they recovered a car Thursday. April 14. which had been stolen earlier from a home on Cressey Street in Scott Krueger awarded National Merit Scholarship J-Ad Graphics News Senice Scott Krueger, son of Bruce and Deb Krueger of Hastings has been named a "National Merit $2,000 Scholarship" winner. Recipients of the scholarship were chosen by a committee of college admissions officers and secondary school counselors who evaluated a substantial amount of information collected from all finalists and their high schools Considered in the selection process were Krueger s academic record, including amount and difficulty of course work, and breadth and depth of subjects studied, as well as grades earned, scores from two tests, significant contributions to the school and community, the student's personal interests and goals, and the recommendation of his high school principal. Winners are the finalists Judged to have the greatest potential for success in rigorous college studies. Krueger who was sponsored by R.R. Donnelley St Sons, is the valedictorian of this year's graduation class at Hastings He will pursue a career in mechanical engineering. Krueger is a three-year member of the National Honor Society and secretary/treasurer for two years. He was a student council alderman, and vice president who can best get the job done Martin said the recent legislation against teachers' collective bargaining rights has caused a lot of animosity and has divided people She said she saw a teacher and a female legislator nearly come to fisticuffs during the debate "That's how bad it has become.' she said Barry County Democratic Party Chairman James Pino then pointed out that neither Wolpe nor Jondahl are strangers to Barry County because they have been frequent speakers at the monthly First Friday forums Freeport. Troopers said the car was discovered by a county road employee in a swamp south of Carlton Centa and Figh'.a Road. Whoever took the car was driving it south on Fighter and lost control of the car when trying to turn left onto Carlton Center Road, police said The car ran off the road, rolled ova and hit a tree, they said. The owner of the car told police it was stolen between 10 p.m. on Wednesday. April 13. and 6:30 am. Thursday. She said she had parked the car in the driveway the night before and forgot to take out the keys. She discovered the car missing Thursday when she tried to leave for work. Burglars hit Gurd Road home HOPE TWP. — Burglars cleaned out a home on Gurd Road Thursday. April 14. troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report. The break-in occurred between 7:30 am. and 4:30 p.m., troopers said. Burglars broke and unlocked a basement window to get into the Iowa level of the home. Stolen wae two VCRs worth $350. a $75 karaoke machine, a $400 satellite reception box. $975 in jewelry and $500 in staeo equipment. academically high school students are recognized for outstanding performance, and 6.700 of the most distinguished young men and women are awarded merit scholarships worth some $25 million. NMSC is a not-for-profit corporation established in 1955 to conduct the merit program, which operates without government funding. Winners are the finalists judged to have the greatest potential for success in rigorous college studies. Bellevue man hurt in hit and run ASSYRIA TWP. — A 17-year-old Bellevue man was hurt in a hit-and-run accident Sunday evening. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Troopers said Ixxen A. Coga. 18. of Bellevue, was playing "tag" with anotha vehicle while driving north on North Avenue at about 6:45 p.m. Coga told troopers the other vehicle was following too closely and "tapped" his car as he was trying to pull into a driveway He said he lost control of his car. and it ran into a trailer on the propaty Cogas passenger. David Waller, who was not wearing a seat belt, was taken to Community Hospital in Battle Creek where he was treated and released. The driva of the other vehicle did not stop, police said. Troopers noted that there was no physical evidence to support Coger s claim that contact between the two vehicles caused him to crash into the traila. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28. 1994 Teachers* wings should be clipped more To The Editor: The Cinema makes most sense for hotel To The Editor: The hotel property should be given to the Cinema. Of all the proposals submined to the DDA and City Council, theirs makes the most sense As *‘old" downtown areas begin the slide into oblivion, it's important to take advantage of a business that wants to stay and expand in the downtown area. Hopefully, this will help to keep our beautiful downtown alive. I’m surprised that The Cinema wants to stay in the old downtown Most new. growing businesses do not J.C. Penney's wants to stay. too. and that’s also good news. I started going to The Cinema several years ago. I can tell you I’m very happy with their progress Anyone can tell from the long lines at the theater how many people come downtown. It amazes me that I’ve actually been turned away on several occasions because the movie I wanted to sec was sold out If they expand to four screens. I would have more movies to choose from and so would everyone else More people would come to downtown. 1 now dine more often in Hastings restaurants, usually before or after the movie We walk downtown and shop al local retailers or buy ice cream. Before we started going to the movies. 1 will admit, we didn’t spend much time or money downtown The supervisor of Rutland Township. Robert Edwards, said in a recent article that he would like it to be a parking lot (al $2.00 a whack). Good idea? He’s also a local downtown business person and is concerned about parking. If the theater moves, we won’t have to worry about a downtown parking problem any more Brian Allen Hastings Our flag means much to Americans To The Editor: I am writing this letter to illuvate an obser­ vation. not a criticism. My letter is. hopeful­ ly. a way io direct attention to the respon­ sibility of the private sector and our many levels of government to ensure that we emit the real meaning, symbol and message that "Our American Flag ” sends to Americans and the world To me. our flag symbolizes all that is im­ portant to our nation. It is the rallying point that all Americans seek for hope, security , safety, comfort and it is a symbol of national mourning. The American flag sends a message about what Americans and America is all about. The American flag, next to its people, is one of our nation's greatest treasures 1 believe that we are one nation under God We Americans are a result of God's wonder­ ful work and foresight We are the example and strength that the world looks to in times of difficulty. Our flag demonstrates, m a signifi­ cant way. our way of saying "thanks God. You did good, we hope tht we can live up to Your expectations. ’’ 1 believe that our flag sends a message to all Americans to live each day to the fullest. Get the most from each hour, each day. and each age of your life. Then you can look forward with confidence and hack without regret Our flag says to Americans, be yourself, but be your be%i self Dare to be different and to follow your own star. And. don't be afraid to be happy Enjoy what is beautiful. Love with all your heart and soul Believe that those you love, love you Forget what you have done for America and remember what America has done for you Disregard what the world owes us. concen­ trate on what we owe the world When America is faced with a difficult decision, we must make that decision as wise­ ly as possible, then forget it. The moment of absolute certainty never arises And above all. remember. God helps those who help themselves Act as if everything depended on us and pray as if everything depended on God I felt that it was important to call attention to what our flag means, at least to me. and its many messages It is very important for Americans to remember our blessings and acknowledge our nation's loss when lowering ’’all" flags to half-mast, to remember those who have given so much for this great nation. Kenneth G Baker Hastings There can be better days ahead To The Editor: But my heart cries out for so many modem mothers who bear the brunt of the break down of the family, for the young mother who hears the dad say : "It’s not my fault." “I'm too young to be burdened with a kid." ’’1 don't make enough money to support a kid." "I have plans for my life." “I’m not ready to be tied down yet.” Or the Dad who says to his child's mother, “It's none of your business where I was last night, or what I did with my paycheck." Or “I can't work because it upsets my nervous system and my plans, besides it makes my hands sore and makes me tired, and I guess I have a right to buy lottery tickets if I want to. and my cigarettes and beer, and my drugs. And “No, 1 won’t see a counselor, no. not even a preacher. ” Yes. we all know the list goes on. What about those who bear the brunt, the reget. the remorse, the pain, the poverty , yes. just the simple consequences. This is many modem mothers By the way, today does make a difference tomorrow, a lot of difference, yes. a whole lot of difference, most all the difference. Enough about the sad facts of recent human history. Is there anything we can do to change the history for tomorrow? Yes. you can do something to change your world. The remedy is really quite simple. First, we must take a close look at the past and present to see what has caused the pro­ blems. I will keep it simple. Our problems we refer to are all people problems The people problem is. that people are option creatures, creatures of choice. Each of us must choose what we think is right or wrong, good or bad. We nuke this choice on the basis of our values. Our values HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by .Hastings Banner, Inc. are determined by whoever or whatever is most important to us (That is our god or God). There u one God. eternally existing m three persons in perfect harmony and righteousness. However, when we intellectual people make our man-made gods, that spells trouble for generations to come “Nevertheless we. according to His pro­ mise. look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells." 2 Peter 3:14 There are better days ahead for all those in Christ Jesus, but only for those in Christ. Meanwhile, we all live in this option age. We choose. We receive the consequences. But is there not a second char/x? Yes. here it is: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.. For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed But wh<> does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen that they have been done in God." John 3:16-21. It's a scary thing for a child to be afraid of the dark, but how much greater the conse­ quences when parents are afraid of the light? Rus and Berta Sarver Hastings Thirty years ago. a local automotive dealer told me of a meeting of auto dealers at Traverse City At the same time, the teachers union was meeting al this same place His words to me were ’’Don. you cannot imagine all the names you taxpayers were called " I hope the legislature has corrected a few of them' How many older citizens have been tax­ ed out of their life-long homes ’ 1 know the unions would say "tough!" Did you notice how the teachers squealed when they had some of their privileges taken away Long overdue Teachers and all help should be in for a 10 percent pay cut. administrators, a 20 percent pay cut. (I still say not all teachers are over­ paid I know one who isn't.) Their retirement and health benefits are still a slap in the face of taxpayers There siiouid be a dress code for teachers and administrators For one thing, no beards Let's see clean-cut person. The school board should be under pressure to hold the line. 1 think we have too man}' who let their friendship get in the way of looking out for their responsibility to the taxpayers Those career school board members are a root cause of giving in to every little whim of the unions Hold the line By the way. I think every prospective school teacher should face the real world for five years before they can get a job teaching Might lift a few eyes and adjust their souls Those ex-school board members who end up with teaching jobs, administration secretaries, etc., sure should open eyes. What Prisons must provide help with drugs To The Editor: I'm writing m reference to the letter. "Drugs are just a one-way ticket to misery ." that was in the April 21 Banner: 1 agree with what David Sarachick said Sending people to prison b not the answer. There are drugs in prison just as well The prisons that do have a drug counselor or an AA or NA group, they don’t help the person. For example. I’m in prison at this time, and 1 signed up for AA/NA. went to the class two times and on my second visit, the counselor told me he didn’t feel I needed the help. How can he tell me what 1 need? The only way a person can get help is by. admitting to the problem and wanting to get the help needed. With the support from your loved ones and the help from a rehab center, you will see a big change. Prison is “not" the answer. David was lucky to have a wife who loved and cared enough to help him seek the profes­ sional help he needed. If you know anyone who has a drug addic­ tion problem, help them seek the professional help needed. v Herb Blain Ionia Reformatory CORRECTIONS: Last week's Court News misidentified one of the charges against Jeffery L. Mitchell. 33. of Hastings. The charge was listed as conspiring to deliver methamphetamine; it was actually con­ spiring to deliver marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison or a $12,000 fine, or both. The charge was dismissed as pan of a plea bargain with the county prosecutor s office. In a recent story in the Banner concerning action taken at the April 6 Rutland Township Board meeting, it was stated that the board approved bolding Summerfest this year. The board approved only the closing of pan of Cook Road during the summer festivities. The City of Hastings had earlier granted permission for the event to be held at Fish Hatchery Park. In a story in last week’s Banner about Hastings school officials being given pay raises, administration secretaries, who received the pay increases, should not be confused with building secretaries, who did really did me in was when one introduced the superintendent of schools at an alumni ban quel Talk about making people ill' They know when jobs will open up. then tell you about the chance they took to get the job I hope November brings a big turnover in Washington The Green and Jef ferson street people just don’t get it. or their voices would be different Slick Willie and his lies echo from the ceilings I pray my gran­ dkids won't have to go to protect the draft dodger I just read that our illustraxis school board has given raises Supt Carl Schoessel’s goes t° $77,500 He will live on that OK Haywood. Anton. Endsley should be voted out We will be cash strapped in a hurry with these do-gooders in power Their taxes also went down! Donald W Johnson Middleville Nixon had great dedication, conscience To The Editor: I was in the Nixon administration from 1970 to 1974 as Deputy Administrator for slate and county operations of farm programs and in 1972. during the Arab oil embargo. I was appointed the director of energy for the United Slates Department of Agriculture Richard Nixon was one of our great American Presidents He opened negotiations with China, he took action to end the Vietnam War and truly loved America Nixon, of course, didn’t know anything about the breakup and entering by some young aggressive Republican campaigners in­ to the Democratic headquarters at the Watergate building When he found out that one of his close fnenos on his White House staff knew about it ahead of time, he decided not to make it public It developed into a cover-up. revealed by White House tape recordings. A group of older Congressmen met Wednesday night after President Nixon took a turn for the worse, and we agreed that most any other President would have simply burned the tapes President Nixon was the kind of man that truly wanted to do good for our country Since his resignation, he has worked tirelessly to help our nation deal with the in­ ternational situation and tried to gain back some of the respect that he had lost He was an advisor to President Reagan. President Bush, and most recently . President Clinton He was a man of great dedication and conscience Congressman Nick Smith 7th District When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give die Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sonata Donald Rlaglo, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phono (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miler, iwrionil reptvs0(itativ0. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative . U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woodtend, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hartfinga the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Bulking, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. , State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)3730793. State Representative Bob Bender, 871h District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. Stale Capitol. P.O. Bax 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phons (517) 3730642. not. Public Opinion- How will Nixon be remembered? For what do you feci the late former President Richard M. Nixon will be best A L>rvts*ori of J-Ad Gophci Inc 1952 N BroaCwsy Hastnps. Ml 49056-0602 (616) 945-9554 fctohrin Jacoba Premdant Slopban Jacoba Traaaurar John Jacoba Vca Praatoant Fradadc Jacoba SacrMary • MEWSROOM • DavW T. Young (E&or) Elaine Gibert (Assistant EMor) Nek Hcttman Barbara Gall Jean GaHup Teresa Frith Sharon Miler T.L Stenzefoarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CtoxaAad ads accepted Mooday through Friday 8 a m to 5JO pjn . Saturday B am - Noon Scott Ommen Jeny Johnson Jim Lewis, Hastings: Stan Stevens. Hastings: ‘‘Over the years, pro­ bably hell be remembered Watergate. I think he’s for his foreign affairs done some good things, activities.” too. but he’ll be Penny Hoffman, Eleanor Newcomer, Gun Lake: Muy Ann Landon, Hastings: Betty Heidt, Hastings: "Probably for the Watergate scandal. I think He had a good foreign "He was a good presi­ dent, but everybody will he did all right, he just got policy, even if things remember Watergate.” caught in the scandal. I didn't turn out very well remembered for the think all presidents do the with Watergate.” scandal." same things. He just got Hastings: Dense Howel Phyflts Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year ri Barry County $15 per year n adjofmng counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) •Probably for "For Watergate, and as a shifty president." caught." "For his foreign policy. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1994 — Page 5 FINANCIAL funuihedtn Car crash injures four Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. The rules of asset allocation Managing money is not an exact science, because expectations can be altered by na­ tional and worldwide economic changes In the 1980s. for example, we experienced double-digit inflation and unprecedented in­ terest rates Today, we’re faced with the lowest interest rates in more than 25 years What's the best way to manage money through all kinds of economic conditions'1 Most experts agree that diversification, or asset allocation, is one of the safest approaches Investors can find financial professionals everywhere offering "asset allocation." The term may refer to anything from a simple diversification of investments to elaborate computer programs that analyze a wide array of variables The same thing happened in the 1980s when the term "fiaancial planning" became more of a sales buzzword than a term describing a legitimate way to structure one's finances Anyone offering you asset-allocation ser­ vices should take into account the following four concerns: 1. Inaccurate assumptions can make major differences in investment results. For exam­ ple. if your financial professional allocates assets based on stock market returns over tiie past 100 years, you may be disappointed, because returns over the past decade were twice what they have been over the past 70 years. 2. History has a way of repeating itself, but relying too much on historical returns can be disappointing For example, the historical relationships between stock and bond movements are relatively good indicators On the ocher hand, real estate values can appear quite differently when using appraised value rather than real return, which includes the ef­ fect* of inflation Money managers should use history as a guide, not a rule. 3. Planning is important, but implementing an allocation plan is vital. Insestment profes­ sionals and clients first must agree on how funds arc to be allocated Then the plan should be implemented Factors such as age and earnings in the future need to be reviewed. 4. Finally, make it simple Plans that are overcomplicated, filled with theory and jargon, can be confusing to the noint where it’s difficult to take action. Any asset alloca­ tion plan, along with expected risks and returns, should be simple to understand. Investors should know the rules and recognize the pitfalls when working with Communication from Congressman Nick Smith Government and jobs... As new graduates begin their job searches, they face a slowly improving economy. In our 7th Congressional District, the unemployment rate is now 6.2 percent. Thai compares to a national average of 6.5 percent. High school students, thinking about additional training or educat tor., should consider selecting a career that will have good job opportunities two to four years from now. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, some of the fastest growing occupations include home health care workers, human services, computer engineers and scientists, physical therapists, systems analysts, and paralegals Being self-sufficient isn’t easy Over the years, more and more people have become less willing to make that effort and have look­ ed to government to solve their problems. Now. when people are hungry, government feeds them. When they don't have money for rent, government pays it. When mothers don't have a husband or a job. government sends a welfare check. People are now less willing to take responsibility for themselves because government will do it for them. As the government has taken on more responsibility for people, it has taxed and borrowed more, which ultimately destroys jobs. We are now feeling the effects of our huge government We pay 42 cents out of every dollar we earn in federal, state and local taxes. And that's not all. In addition to taxes, individuals and businesses pay more than $500 billion annually to comply with govern­ ment regulations This makes the products we buy more expensive, reducing sal-s and job growth Gov cm menI is also harming job growth with its dramatic deficit spending According to the Federal Reserve Bank. 42.2 percent of all U.S. borrowing last year was by the federal government. Slate and local govern­ ments borrowed an additional 10.7 percent. This means that people who want to go to col­ lege. start a business, purchase a home, or buy products have a more difficult tune get­ ting a loan, or pay higher interest rates. Our glunonous overspending has created a S4.5 trillion public debt that's going to bankrupt our children and grandchildren when it has to be paid back Worse yet. the five-year budget that Congress passed last month increases the already enormous federal debt by 40 percent. In fact, the debt is now so large that we spend more on interest than on our national defense Because it means our jobs and our future, all of us. especially graduates looking at new careers, should be mad as hell and insist that we’re not going to take it any more financial professionals to develop asset alloca non plans Know your professional, and ex­ pect him or her to consider the concerns discussed in this article — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the previous week. Company Close AT&T 52V. 41’/j Ameritech 54 V. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 49V. Clark Equipment 68 CMS Energy 22 Coca Cola 40 V. 63V. Dow Chemical Exxon 62V. 14V. Family Dollar 577. Ford 567. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 20 30V. Hastings Mfg. IBM 58V. 53V. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 40V. Kmart 16V. 507. Kellogg Company 59V. McDonald's Sears 46V. Southeast Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Mptors 18 Upjohn 26V. Gold $374.00 Silver 5.18 Dow Jones 3699 54 Volume 287,000,000 Change + 17. + 17. + V, +1 + 4’6 + 7. + 7. + 2V. -7. —V. + IV. +2 — -17. + 57. + V. + V. -17. + 17. + 27. + 7. + 7. -V. — + 2.4 —.03 + 79.72 Two Hastings teenagers and two others were hurt Friday evening when the car they were tiding m crashed into a telephone pole near the intersection of East State Street and East Center Road Hastings police said Michael L. Desmond Jr.. 20, of Grand Rapids was driving through Hastings at about 7:57 p.m. when he saw a police car at the Michigan Avenue and Green Street intersection. Officers said that because Desmond had open alcohol in the car. be drove east on Green at a high rate of speed and ran stop signs at the South Hanover and East State Street intersection to gel away from police. While heading east on East State. Desmond had to swerve to miss oncoming traffic and lost control of his car. police said Officers said Desmond went off the road and tut a power pole, a telephone pole and a road sign. Desmond was injured, as were his passengers. Robert M. Goodrich, 19, of Wayland. Andrea J. Easey, 14, of 413 N Michigan. Hastings, and Amber A Moore, 15, of 413 N. Michigan, Hastings. They were all taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released, police said. Officers said Desmond was ticketed for reckless driving. When you can't breathe, nothing else matters wanted — For Family Charts: Information about descendents of George Van Sickle. 1829-1902. Married Emert Phillips July 4, 1858. Contact Florence Van Sickle 21210 J Drive North Marshall. Ml 49068 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Ptanning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 23. 1994 at 7:X P.M. in the Community Room. Courts & Law Building at 220 W Court St. Hastings. Michigan The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE — A-4-94 Request to rezone property in Sec. 32. Cartton Township (see attached map) Beginning at the Northwest comer of Sec 32. T4N. R8W. Carlton Twp.. Barry County. Michigan, th East 686 8 ft along the North line of said Section line; th S 01 degrees W 233 ft.; th E 120 ft. parallel with the North Section line; th S 517 ft. parallel with the West line of said Sec. 32; th West parallel with said North Section line. 800 ft. more or less to said West Section line: th N along said West Section line, 850 ft. more or less to the point of beginning. FROM AR TO C-1. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION 14M-LUBG-0SA ft Four people were hurt Friday when they crashed into a telephone pole near the intersection of East State Street and East Center Road (Photo by Perry Hardin) The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: "Letters ot the Editor", Hastings Banner, P.,0. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058 PENNOCK VILLAGE A Retirement Community Special Offer Only Available thru May 20th, 1994! •Select Your Aiew Apartment anti Receive One Months Rent FREE! DUST CONTROL • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP • As a service to Township residents, the Balti­ more Township Board will again contract with Liquid Dustlayer, Inc. to spread calcium chloride (38%), in front of the residences of those who wish to purchase It. The cost is: $.45/ft. for less than 300 feet $.40/ft. for 300 to 999 feet $.35/ft for 1,000 feet or more This fee, payable In advance, Includes two applications and is due May 7,1914. We must have orders for a minimum of 13,000 feet, or we will return your cnecks. Make checks payable to BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP and send, along with the form below, to Baltimore Township Clerk, 4502 Davidson Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Name______________________________________ Address____________________________________ • 38 Newly constructed ranch style apartments Featuring: • Two spacious bedrooms. ■ Deluxe bath with tub & separate shower • Utility room with full size washer/dryer • Private screened patio ■ Carport and additional storage Annual lease agreements with maintenance free condominium style living Located adjacent to the Hospital, Park, and Mall Centrally located to Lansing, Grand Rapids, Battle Creek, and Kalamazoo No Entrance, Monthly, or Association I-'ee Telephone__________________________________ For information and lours, ft- * S per ft. « $ Baltimore Township is not endorsing or guaran­ teeing the product being used; the Township is only acting as an Intermediary for those wishing to purchase dust control. For more information, please call: Teddie Soya, Clark Patty Armour, Treasurer please calIJStayv Sanders al 945-9304 948-8380 1-800-945-5871 Office hours: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Mon. • Fri. Or By Special Appointment One Village Dr. • Hastings, Ml 49058 "A Great Place To Come Home To" CLEARANCE All Clearance Merchandise 50%-70% OFF All of the above mentioned property is located n Barry County. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above men tioned time and place The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the heanng impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to ‘ndivlduals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Judith A Peterson. Coor dinator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W State St . Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 a m to 5 p m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Information Nancy L Boersma. Barr/ County Clerk (4-28 & 5-19) The Original Price As Marked. Ladies Dept. — Co-ordinates, dresses, slacks, tops, jackets and more. Also discontinued shoes, children’s and men’s clothing. Excludes previous purchases. STORE HOURS: Monday-Friday 10 am-8 pm. Saturday 9 am-5:30 pm. Sunday 11 am-4 pm JCPenney _______________ DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1994 BENDER, continued from page I electian of 1982. Bender was a ILS. Navy pilot and later served as commander of lhe 450-member Navy Aviation Squadron at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Mt. Clemens He also served at ibe Supreme Allied Atlantic Command at NATO headquarters in Belgium. He and his wife. Carol, live in the Middleville area and have three adult children. "My wife and 1 arc exploring some options, largely outside government, but nothing has been decided." he said. "Right now I am savoring the personal sense of satisfaction in having achieved so many of my legislative goals and in having been of service to the community that ts our slate." Bender is eligible for retirement benefits from the state, which can be collected after the lawmaker serves at least three, two year terms and is at least 55 years old. Bender turned 57 last September. There have been a few thus far who have expressed interest in seeking Bender s vacant seat, including Republicans Ron Stevenson and Dennis McKelvey and Republican Barry County Commissioner Mark Doster, who said he filed Thursday. Doster ran for the same post as a Democrat in 1990. BeatriceJ. Faber__________ ] SAN JOSE. CALIFORNIA - Beatrice J. (Balduf) Faber passed away Apnl 19,1994 and is at rest with the Lord. Beloved wife of Bert, loved mother of Becky Eveland and husband Jim Eveland and Charlotte Van She was a adored grandmother of Dana Eveland, all of San Francisco, California. She has four cher­ ished. sisters in Michigan. Manon (Clarence) Miller of Sunfield, June (Jack) McManus of Eaton Rapids, Margaret (Bill) Brodbeck of Like Odessa and Helen Hewitt of Hastings She loved life, the San Fransiscc Giants and served our Lord greatly, a member of Bethel Church in San Jose, she was 67 years of age She graduated from Lake Odessa High School tn 1944, in the area where she grew up She will be missed by several fnends, nieces and nephews in Michigan. Memonal services to be held on Monday. May 2. 1994 at 11:00 A.M. at the Central Methodist Church, Lake Odessa A buffet lunch will follow. Envelopes will be available for the Amencan Heart Association. •Mil I. \ I) SERVICES1 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charley Fisher. Pauor Saturday Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and >1 15am. Confessions Saturday 4 004 30 p.m. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 8.30 a.«n. and 10 15 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service b 30 p.m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coals Grove Rond Pastor Ben Her ring 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6 00-8 00 p.m the youths meet at the church, be tg a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST C1KJRCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Service* Sunday. 9:00 a.m. and 11 00 a.m . Sunday School. 9:45 a.m 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m to 8:00 pm Bible Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p m at Delore* Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings Mens Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. May I 800 and 10:45 a m Holy Communion. 9:30 a m Church School (all ages). 4:00 HHS 3 Party Meeting. 6 00 Youth Group Thursday. April 28 — 1:00 Ruth Circle. 4 00 Outreach. 6 30 Children's Choir. 7:00 p.m Adventures Education Committee. 8 00 AA Saturday. Apnl 30 9:30 Conf 8 Bapt Reh . 8 00 NA Monday. May 2 - 8 15 3 00 Kindergarten Screening Tuesday. May 3 — 7:45-3:15 Kmdergarten Screening. 4 00 p.m Alcolytc Training. 7 00 p.m. Stephen Train mg Wednesday. May 4 7:45-3 15 Kindergarten Screening. 10 a.m Wordwatcher*; 3:15 Young Spirit*. 7 00 Sarah Circle CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hasting* Pastor Doug Davis Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10-00 a m . Worship 11 00 a n. . Evening Sei vmx 6:00 p m Wednesday Service - 7 00 p m Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 rru South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00a m . Wor­ ship I TOO a m . Evening Service at 6 00 p m , Wednesday Prayer Bible NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Roue Catholic Church. Hastingi Sunday Mass 9 30 a m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jun Sandusky Phone 9484045 Sunday Service* - 9 30 am. Bible School. 10:30 am. Morning Worship. 6:00 pm.. Evening Worship. 7:00 pm. Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 hope: united methodist CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fos. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 9454995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun day morning 9 45 a m.. Sundav School. 1100 a m . Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p m . Youth Fellowship. 6 00 p.m . Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transports non provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 00 p.m Wednesday CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m Services fix Adult*. Teen* and Children HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m Nursery Pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p m Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m are Rainbow* ck J.J Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Jum.x Bible Quu (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quu (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No sgt limit* FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hasting*. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor fame* R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a.m.. Classes for all ages. 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m . Teens in Houseman HJ1. 7 00 pm. Adult* Prayer meeting. 8 15 p m . Adult Choir practice QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a m . Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday. 4 pm P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . t mile east of Hasting* Eldon Grubb. Pa*lor. 374-1357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emenru* 945-9224 Sunday Servicea: 9:45 a m - Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6 p.m ■ Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p m - Bible Study, and youth groups Special events Thursday, Apnl 21st. 7 p.m.. Dan Janus, of Michigan Family Forum, w ill present the mission of the com­ munity impact project Sunday . Spcil 24th special guest Clay Hui let. a missionary to the Philliptne* The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINOS SAVINOS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORArED ol Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINOS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINOS BANNER AND REMINDER 1962 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■■Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINOS MANUFACTURINO CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS. INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS AREA PLEASAN TVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacry Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright i6I6> 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 (home phone i Sunday Service 9:30 am. Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm Awana 3 year -old*-6th grade Mondays. 6 30 p m . Prayer time Wednesday*. 7:00 p.m. Teen Center 7th- 12th grade. Saturday*. 7 00 pm BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices. Bible Classes 10 a War ship 11 a.m . Evening Service* 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos tn the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. April 24 - 9:30 and 11 00 Morning Wor ship Service.* Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all age*. 10:30 Refreshmenu and Fellowship in the Dining Rdum. 11:20 Children * Church. 12 00 Dinner and Program on Mexico — Potluck; 4 00 Middle High Fellowship. 5:00 Senior High Fellowship Monday - Newsletter article* due. 7:00. Mission Com nucec meeting. 7 00. Christian Education Committee meeting Wednesday — 12:00 Women's Organization l-ucnheon. Program "Anush — iNe Plain People 7:00 Chancel Choir Thursday — 9:30 Circle Study Leaden Friday — 6 30 Mender* Dinner and Pnv gram Saturday — Middle High School Leaving for Chicago HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane tat Starr School Rood) Philip R Colburn, Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center 945-2361 Saturday service* are Sabbath School al 9:20 a m (for all ages) and Worship Service al II 00 a m Join us for Prayer Mr. ting held Tuesdays. 7:00-8:00 pm The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Mondays and Wednesdays. 9:00-12:00 noon Donation* of clothing tn good, clean condition are accepted only during above hour* If you are m need of ckxhmg please call 945-2361 for an appointment HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street* Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Stybcrski. Organist'Musk Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors. Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10:30 am Sun days — Sunday Church School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . Worship 11 00 am. Mi Hi and Sr. Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m Tuesday* — Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7 00 p m Wednesday * Family Church Night — Children's Choir 5 15 p m . Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Bible Study 6 45 p m . Ac­ tivities for Kids 6 45 pm. First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all age* Thursdays — Bell Choir 6 30 p m Chancel Choir 7:00p.m Sunday. May I — Begin­ ning of National Family Week. Sunday School Class of the Week. Developmental Kindergarten and Kindergarten Wednesday. May 4 — Mother and Daughter Banquet. b 30 p m - Theme "Fantastic Fui. Follies " (Family Church Night is postponed until next week) Thursday. May 5 — Na­ tional Day of Prayer Sunday. May 8 — Mother's Day and Festisal of the Christian Home. Sunday School Class of the Week Mi Hi and Sr Hl Tuesday. May 10 — Hi Sooner* Potluck and Program 12 00 noon Wednesday. May II — Prayer Group II 30 a m . V M Women Luncheon and Program 12 00 noon SUPPORT GROUPS — Narcotics Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday . W ednesday and Fn day. and 8 00 p m Thursdays. AlAnon 12 30 p m Wednesday*. Co­ Dependent* Anonsmou* 7 U) p m Thursdays, and 9 00 am Saturdays | CHARLOTTE - Herbert J Phillips, 79, passed away on Saturday Apnl 23. 1994 at his residence in Charlotte after an extended illness He was bom in Walton Township on June 10. 1914. the third son of Thomas G and Lena M (Bradley) Phillips. Mr Phillips graduated from Olivet College in 1937. majoring m music education. He was a member of Kappa Sigma Alpha fraternity and served as its President. He began his teaching career at Portland High School in 1937. Mr. Phillips served m the United States Army from 1942-1945 resuming his teaching career in 1946 He went on to leach music and direct bands tn Middleville and Charlotte for 39 years until his retirement in 1976. In 1987 he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the Olivet College Alumni Association celebrating his over 50 years of loyal associa­ tion with Olivet College He was a member of the Eaton County Asso­ ciation for Retired Teachers having served both as its director and president. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, United Church of Christ. Charlotte, singing it its choir for many years. Mr. Phillips was preceded in death by a brother and sister-in-law. Robert and Jane Phillips. He is survived by brother and sister-ir law. Lester and Matilda Phillips of Redlands, Cali­ fornia; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held on Monday, Apnl 25, 1994 at lhe First Congregational Church UCC, Charlotte with Reverend Peter Brenner and Reverend William Colson offi­ ciating. Interment in lhe Maple Hill Cemetery Funeral arrangements were made by Burkhead-Green Funeral Home, Charlotte. Memonal contributions are suggested to the First Congregational Church Sanctuary Choir or lhe Eaton Community Hospice. Doris I. Reid GRAND LEDGE - Doris I. Reid, 66, of East Saginaw, Grand Ledge and formerly of Hast­ ings passed away Thursday, April 21, 1994 at Mid-Michigan Family Medical Center in Grand Ledge. Mrs. Reid was born on September 2.1927 in Hastings, the daughter of Charlie and Effie (Leslie) Raymond She was a life long Barry County resident, except for the past three years in Grand Ledge. She attended Barry County Rural Schools. She was married to Earl W. Reid in 1946. She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company, Middleville Engineering, and the Barry County Medical Care Facility. She was a member of Free Methodist Church. Mrs. Reid is survived by daughter and husband, Judy and Terry Oversmith of Lans­ ing; son and wife, Earl “Bill” and Judy Reid of Lansing; four grandchildren, Amy, Alan, Billie and John; three step-grandchildren. Shelly, Russ and Tamie; brothers, Howard Raymond of Hastings, Richard Raymood of Irving, and Jerry Raymond of Lake Odessa; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Merle Raymond, of Rockford, and Mrs Jack Raymond of Irving. Preceding her in death were her husband. Earl W Reid on January 8. 1979; brothers, Kenneth, Homer (Hap), Merle (Chuck) and Jack Raymond. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 30,1994 at 11:00AM at lhe Irving Town­ ship Cemetery with Reverend Donald Brail officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Harley E. Wrigglesu»orth Sr. 1 NASHVILLE - Harley E. Wrigglesworth Sr, 70. of Nashville passed away Thursday. April 21. 1994 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. He was born on May 13. 1923 in Battle Creek lhe son of Edward and Emma Jane Wrig­ glesworth. He graduated from Lakeview High School and was a veteran of World War II serv­ ing in the Army Air Corps as a PiloL He mamed Cleo Yost June 14, 1942 in Battle Creek. She died November 6, 1978. He married Lillian Maurer on August 4, 1979 in Nashville. She died June 10. 1992. He was a welder working in Battle Creek at United Steel and Wire, Oliver Corp., Allen Corp, John Beam Corp, in Lansing, and retired from Clark Equipment Mfg. in Battle Creek He was president of the Dad’s Post of the Nash­ ville VFW Post 88260, and a former of the Nashville Masonic Lodge 8255. He enjoyed being up north at his cottage at Wolfe Lake, fishing, and working in his gtrage. He is survived by daughter. Gloria Sptdel of Nashville; son. Will Yost of Marshall, stepdaughtes. Deb Wilson of Clayborae, Texas. Judy Garber of Nashville, Sandy Garber of Grand Rapids; 11 grandchildren; four great­ grandsons; sisters. Belle Hathaway of Hast­ ings, Dorothy Ruggles of Hillsboro, Ohio, and many loving fnends. Besides his wives, he was also preceded in death by his parents, sons, Charles and Harley Wngglesworth; brothers, George and Harley's twin, Harry who died in infancy; sister. Ida Jane Manwarren. Funeral services were held Sunday. Apnl 24. 1994 at lhe Mapie Valley Chapel with the Reverend Charles Fischer officiating. Burial at Wilcox Cemetery with full military honors. Memonal contributions may be made to the Cancer Foundation Give your Mom (who lives away) a special gift on Mother's Day...a Banner Subscription. ^jandaliipt^^Lupe^^icea^a .| Wilbur E. Solomon |_______ HerbertJ. Phillips DELTON - Wilbur E Solomon. 76, of Pleasant Lake Road. Delton passed away Thursday, Apnl 21. 1994 at his home Wilbur was born on May II. 1917 in Alle­ gan County the son of Leon E and Rhoda (Herbert) Solomon His mother died in child­ birth and he was adopted by his grandfather and lived at lhe Pleasant Lake address his enure life He attended Delton-Kellogg Schools and graduated from the W K Kellogg School in 1935 He attended lhe Detroit Institute of Tech­ nology for two years studying Mechanical Engineering. Wilbur engaged in dairy f.x-ming for many years, employed at Eaton > xnufactunng in Battle Creek during World Wcr II, employed several years at the former Braford Hardware in Delton and the Barry County Telephone Company of Delton, he retired in 1978 from lhe Stale Techmeal Institute. During his retirement years he spent long hours restoring gasoline engines and antique tractors. He loved model railroading, fishing, hunt­ ing, gardening. Member of Faith United Methodist Church in Delton and past lay leader and acuve in the Mar-O-Not Group. Boy Scout leader for many years, 25 year member of the Delton Fire Department, and Co-founder of its Fire Club and Smelt Fry, served for many years as trustee of Barry Township Board, Charter member of Kalamazoo Nature Center. Life member and past president of Bernard Hisoncal Society, member and past president of Kalamazoo Valley Antique Engine and Machinery Club, served on Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals, long Ume member of Delton Lions Club and recipient of their Melvin Jones Fellow Award, was Grand Marshall in 1988 of the Delton Founders Weekend He was married to Jean McBain on June 24. 1939 who survives. Also surviving is one daughter, Janet Dimond of Delton; one son and wife Dehn and Jan Solomon of Wellington, Colorado; four grandchildren, and one great-grandchild; two sisters. Bethel Reeder of Ferndale, and Ruth Susalla of San Diego. California; three brothers, Robert Solomon of Royal Oak, John Solomon of Sterling Heights, and Lee Solomon of Dallas. Texas; many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Monday. April 25. 1994 at the Faith United Methodist Church in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Interment North Hickory Corners Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church, Barry Community Hospice, Delton Lions Club or Bernard Historical Society. Envelopes avail­ able at funeral home. [ Genevieve L. Shroyer| HASTINGS - Genevieve L Shroyer, 65. of North Street, Hastings passed away Thursday, April 21, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Shroyer was bom on June 8, 1928 in Kalamazoo lhe daughter of Maxwell and Margaret (Zimmerman) Britten. She was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hast­ ings Schools. Her marriages to Richard Teske and Wendell Shroyer ended in divorce. She was employed at J.C. Penny Store in Hastings for 24 years, retiring in 1990. Her previous employment included local Hastings restaurants and many years ago she and her husband Richard Teske owned and operated the former Walt’s Meal Market in Hastings. Mrs. Shroyer was a member of lhe Church of the Nazarene, volunteer at Pennock Hospiul. Mrs. Shroyer is survived by two daughters, Marlene Simon of Hastings and Phyllis Manning of Hastings; two sons, William Teske of Rodney, and Karl Teske of Houston, Texas; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by a son. David Teske; brothers, Robert Britten, Sylvester Brit­ ten; infant sister; and her parents Memorial services were held Saturday. Apnl 23, 1994 at Hastings Church of the Nazarene with Reverend Randall K Hartman officicating. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Murray R. Nelson ll SEATTLE. WASHINGTON Murray R Nelson II. 77, of Seattle, Washington formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Saturday, April 16, 1994 in Seattle. He was bom November 16,1916 in Spooner. Wisconsin the son of George and Marie (Poppe) Nelson. He moved to East Jordan with his parents at the age of five and graduated from East Jordan High School. He graduated from Ferris State College with a Business Administration Degree. Mr. Nelson served in the United Slates Army for 24 yean, 19 months in the South Pacific during World War D. After graduating from Fems State College he worked for the Michi­ gan State Police in Lansing. He was also employed for ten years at General Motors in Lansing, retiring in 1982. He moved to Lake Odessa m 1968 before moving to Nashville, Lansing and Grand Ledge He moved to Seattle in 1990. Mr Nelson was preceded in death by one son, Murray Rodney Nelson III; and one daughter, Rebecca Anne Nelson. He is survived by his wife. Katherine; one son. Michael Nelson of Seattle; one daughter, Carolyn Ecknoff of Alma; one step-daughter. Janet Pekar of Hyattlsville, Maryland; one step-son, James Cook of Pompono Beach. Florida; five grandchildren; five step­ grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, two brothers, George Nelson and Alfred Nelson, four sisters. Bernice. Louella. Minnie and Anna. Graveside services were held Friday, April 22, 1994 at Lakeside Cemetery. Lake Ode*sa with Pastor Marvin Potter officiating Arrangements made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa SHELBYVILLE - Mrs Gaudalupe A “Lupe” Liceaga, 68. of 12 Mile Road. Shelby­ ville passed away Tuesday, Apnl 26, 1994 at her home Lupe was bom September 24, 1925. in Tope­ ka. Kansas, the daughter of lhe late Refitjto and Elvira Angel She was a member of St. Francis Episcopal Church, Shelbyville, had served on lhe election board for Orangeville Township and was a teacher's aid for the migrant worker program in lhe Tn-County area. Lupe was the »1 sports fan for her family She was preceded in death by her husband, Ruben C Liceaga in 1975. Lupe ts survived by 12 children arxl their spouses, Esther and Mike Colegio of Hartford, Ruben and Pam Liceaga of Kentwood, Domin­ ic and Cristina Delgado of Aurora, Illinois. Mary Ellen and Mike Nieto of Paulding, Ohio, Alex and Carol Liceaga. Elivara and J.R. Reyna, and Linda and Mike Boyce, ail of Shel­ byville. Darnel Liceaga of Pullman, Blas and Cathy Liceaga and Antonio and Robin Licea­ ga, all of Delton, Manuela and Bill Severson of Wyoming, and John Liceaga of Lincoln Park; one brother, and two sisters, Harry and Jean Angel of Whiting, Indiana, Francis and John Rodriquez of Chicago, Illinois, and Aurelia and Ignacio Martinez of South Chicago; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews A scripture vigil service will be held 8 P.M. on Thursday at the Marshall & Gren Funeral Home. Plainwell Chapel. Services will be held 11:00 A.M Friday at St Francis Episcopal Church. 11842 West 9 Mile Road, Shelbyville, with Reverend Father Charles P. McCabe ID officiating Bunal will follow in East Martin Cemetery Memonal gifts may be made to St. Francis Church or the American Heart Association Bernard L. Johnson LAKE ODESSA - Bernard L. Johnson, 90, of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, April 21. 1994 He was born August 16, 1903 in St. Louis, Michigan the son of George and Nellie (Wholl) Johnson Mr Johnson was married to Lila Bevins who passed away in 1978. Mabie Moe. and Marion Grant who passed away in 1983. He was employed at Fisher Body in Lansing for several years and owned and operated Farmers Gas and Oil in Lake Odessa from 1953-1973. Mr Johnson was a member of the Lake Odessa Congregational Church and the Lake Odessa Odd Fellows. Mr. Johnson was a life member of the Lake Odessa Masonic Lodge. He was a former coun­ cilman for lhe Village of Lake Odessa. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by four sons, Bernard in 1923, Ken in 1957, Allyn in 1985 and George in 1990; two grandchildren, Charles Moe Jr. and Barbara Johnson; several brothers and sisters. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Margaret) Moe of Lake Odessa; four sons, Clarence Johnson of Winter Springs, Florida, Ernest Johnson of Carrollton, Georgia, Gerald Johnson of Hastings, Larry Johnson of Lake Odessa; one step daughter, Marilyn Bearup of Elsie, 26 grandchildren; several great­ grandchildren and great great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren; one sister Kather­ ine Coats of Mesa. Arizonia. Funeral Services were held Sunday, April 24, 1994 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa Memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Society. l^ah O. Neeb HASTINGS - Leah O. Neeb, 88, of Hast­ ings, went to be with her Lord on Saturday Apnl 23, 1994. Mrs Neeb was born June 28, 1905 in Big Rapids, the daughter of Charles and Rose (Davis) Kendall. Mrs. Neeb graduated from Bloomingdale High School in 1925, attended Taylor Univer­ sity. and graduated from Western University Kalamazoo. She married Meryl D. Neeb in Shepard, June 15. 1930. Mrs. Neeb retired in 1969 from Hastings Area Schools, having previously taught tn Freeport, Middleville, and several rural schools a total of 34 years. She was well known for her vocal and instru­ mental ability. In her youth, she sang with and accompanied two of her sisters in a trio known as The Kendall Sisters over WWJ and WXYZ in Detroit as well as performed in various places all over Michigan and n»ns of Northern Indiana She has been soloist, pianist, and organist in various c lurches that her father pastored as well as ter local church. She has also been a choir member, piano teacher, and vocal and instrumental director. Mrs. Neeb was a member of Michigan Asso­ ciation of Retired School Personnel and a member and former organist for Lhe Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. Mrs Neeb was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend and Mrs. Charles J. Kendall; sister Vivian Kendall; brothers Charles and Paul Kendall She is survived by her husband, Meryl D. Neeb of Hastings; daughter Meria Neeb of Hastings; sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Francis) Meyer of Pickford, Mrs. Adrian (Bernice) Anderson of Kingsley. Mrs. Joyce McDonnell of Kala­ mazoo. Mrs Robert (Eleanor) Derado of Osco­ da. brother John W. Kendall of Interlochen; numerous neices and nephews Funeral services were held Wednesday. Apnl 27. 1994 at the Gtrrbach Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend James Fox and Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Freeport Cemetery Memonals may be made to Michigan Heart Association, Prkinson Disease Association or Hope United Methodist Church. Hastings. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28, 1994 Pleasantview students honored for service Many students in the Pleasantview Elementary School take part in recycling programs and school senrice projects to benefit their environment and classmates Pat Williams (standing, left rear) and Vai Campbell stand with their students who will gather pop cans and bottles to turn in for refund. With the money, they will buy and plant a tree for the school community to enjoy for years to come The tree planting will celebrate Earth Day and recycling. The Learning Place Post Office staff do, ates their time at Pleasantview Elementary to making sure the mail goes through. This year's staff are (front row. from left) Paula Taylor, Kyle Whitney, Brandon Sutfin, (second row) Jill Jolley, Luke Olmstead, Lyndsay Dunn, Richard Harper, Sara Wank, Tiffany Davis. Bryan Myers, (third row) R.J. Williams, Robbie Baker. Leland Jennings, Rick Wank, Amanda Hause, Andrew Worth and Amber Thomas Safety Patrol members for the second semester at Pleasantview are (first row, from left) Jennifer Cook, Kristen Harper, co-captain Jenessa Rude. Amanda Hause, (second row) Samantha Storm. Lt. Rick Wank, Brian Sutfin. (third row) Molli Tobias. Travis Eldred, co-captain Leland Jennings and Brandon Dahn Marete Powers' first grade students, Justin Holden and Christy Storm take part in recycling. They gather papers from classrooms and tin cans from the kitchen to put in the proper bins for recycling Here, they empty papers to be recycles.' into the paper bin. Lake Odessa NEWS A Lakewood Christian School dinner comes again on Friday. May 6. at Fellowship Hall. Arbor Day is to be observed in Lake Odessa. Tree City. USA. on Friday. April 29 Friends of the Library will meet next week Tuesday. May 3 at 7 p.m. Notes while driving around the countryside: blocks are on the site at the comer of David Highway and M-66 for construction of the Portland Federal Credit Union. The land where the Seventh Day Adventist cam­ pgrounds at Grand Ledge have flourished for several decades is now level. The last of the cobblestone buildings have been razed. In years past, the grounds were covered with tents, as campers from across Michigan at­ tended the annual camp meetings. Tents gradually gave way to travel trailers and pop­ up trailers. Ice boxes gave way to small refrigerators. Eventually lhe numbers of campers dwindled and the huge summer event, attended by thousands, became a thing of the past. Still, the school remained and the basic buildings still stood. The property has been sold to a developer and this will now become a shopping area. Another manufactured home is taking its place with a river view on Usbome Road op­ posite the west terminus of Jordan Road in Charlton Township. Elnora Catt has returned home after or­ thopedic surgery at Pennock Hospital. Local residents who were patients at Pen­ nock last week included Evelyn McCartney. Alice Strimback. Joy Blakely. Menon Garlock and Man Momcc The Meijer unit of Ionia County National Bank is nearly complete on ks exterior. The new building is north of Wendy’s Restaurant on the west side of M-66 and south of Tuttle Road. The branch bank has been located within the Meijer walls ever since the huge store was built many years ago. Letter carriers in the village now follow a new route for delivery. They arc making use of motorized vehicles parked al the end of a block. They deliver one side of the street and return on the opposite side, thereby reducing their walking distance greatly because of delivery to the odds and evens instead of go­ ing zigzag across the streets to deliver to con­ secutive numbers. The CROP Walk was held on Sunday. April 24, with 106 walkers and one canine covering the 10-kilometer route. Headquarters were at Fellowship Hall, where walkers were registered by Ann Bump, Anita Villaneauva. Marge Rairigh, Geri Litchfield and Leslie Strange. Walkers were registered through 11 chur­ ches in lhe Lakewood district. The four with the highest number of walkers were Sunfield. Sebewa Center and Central United Methodist churches and Zion Lutheran Church. Sebewa Center has the smallest membership of the four and fielded 14 walkers. There were many parent-child combinations on the walk. Three generations of the Litchfield family were Pastor Carl of lhe Woodland U.M. Church, his teenage daughter Karen and his grandson, Jason Strange of Belding, who is Karen’s nephew . Jason had a wagon ride most of the way. Fr. Tom Boufford had his companion. Bingo, along and Bingo actually had more money pledged than did his master. Twenty walkers who had pledges of SI 00 or more received t-shirts. Bingo qualified, but declin­ ed lhe shirt offer. The water stop at Lake Manor was hosted by Mildred Sensiba. Ice water and cookies provided by Carl’s Super­ market and Felpausch Food Stores awaited the weary walkers. Sam Slrater. a student, was first to run the route. A man aged 37 was lhe second to return. Pastor Geri Litchfield of Welcome Comers and Woodland UM chur­ ches in charge of arrangements. She asked if two volunteers from the Lakewood Com­ munity Ambulance could come to provide standby assistance if needed. Sixteen volunteers came. They were stationed at mid­ way points and at the home base. The first figure for the CROP Walk show, S6.215 in pledges. Former residents Donovan " Doc ’ and Vera Kaufman had their evacuation plan ready, but were spared having to flee their home south of Baldwin near Big Star Lake Road when the forest fire Saturday was stop­ ped about the distance of two blocks from them. The fire raged on acres of lhe Manistee National Forest west of M-37 and at one point crossed the highway. Fortunately, the winds remained steady instead of gusting. Friend Joan Chorley contacted the Kaufmans by telephone on Sunday afternoon The James Adams family of Jackson took their mother. Marie Pickens, out to eat on Sunday. TK Supt. Garrett to retire June 30th A PRINTER THAT IS ... When Garren announced his intentions in February to retire, he and the school board agreed to a contract extension naming Dec. 31 as his last day However, they had agreed that either party could leave sooner with 30 days’ notice. "1 let the board know as soon as I knew so that the search for a new superintendent could be stepped up.” Garrett explained ' I had no idea that things would move this quickly for [yf Affordable ST Timely Sf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 Thomapple Kellogg School Superintendent Steve Garren has notified the school board that he will be leaving the district earlier than originally expected, on June 30 He will begin training tor his new position with Fust of Michigan Corporation me ’ Garren is retiring from school administra­ tion work after 30 years, but. "this new posi­ tion in not a retirement for me His new career will be dealing in general securities, bonds, and public finances (the area that interests him most) After about four months of intense training. Garren will be based out of Grand Rapids I don’t think I’ll set the world on fire financially, but this is something I’ve wanted to do." he said Garren had soL insurance before and has had to deal with these type of issues as a school superintendent In fact, as superintendent of Coleman Com­ munitv Schools, he worked with First of Michigan when the district built a new high school "I tend to want to help people. " Garren ex­ plained "And I want to work with them one on one ’ ’ Garrett also is looking forward to building his own clientele and being very independent. "Another nice thing is that with my retire­ ment. I can do this because 1 want to. not because 1 have to." Garrett plans to invest at least five years in his new career "You don’t just walk away from something you’ve devoted 30 years of your life to.” he explains, "without missing it. But I’m ap­ proaching this new challenge with enthusiasm!" Another benefit for Garrett and his wife. Deanna, is that they can continue to live in their Middleville area home Since Garrett’s notification, the board has speeded up the search process for a new superintendent The Michigan Association of School Boards, which is conducting the superinten­ dent search, will hold a public forum at 7:30 p m Monday . May 2. at the high school library The board hopes to have the new superintendent hired by July 15 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28, 1994 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Recollections of the CK&S 1909-1925 by Joyce Weinbrecht The following article wm written by Gordon E. McCallum and sent to me by Ralph C Palange and his wife. Celeste McCallum Gordon McCallum was bom on .Apnl 17. 1905. tn Hope Township. Barrs County , the son ofEverett and Grace Replogle McCallum. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1923 and from the University of Iowa in 1927. His first professional job was with the Michigan Department of Health in the Upper Peninsula in 1934. He died in Silver Springs. Maryland June 19. 1992. at the age of 87. after ending his career as an Assistant Surgeon General of the United Slates, retiring as a Rear Admiral in 1965 His essay tells about early memories of the C.K & S. RaiUoad and his persona! ex­ perience* on the railroad. He writes By Gordon E. McCallum The Wreck My earliest recollection of the CK&S was at Shultz. Mich. on a Sunday afternoon in July 1909 A head-on collision between the north­ bound passenger train and the south-bound freight train had occurred in the late afternoon of 21 July, just a few days earlier Our parents. Everett and Grace McCallum, had brought my year-old sister Dorothy and me by horse drawn vehicle to Shultz to sec the "wreck." We did not go to the actual site of the incident, which was about one and one half miles northeast of Shultz. Rathe . we watched what was going on at that time at the Shultz station. Wrecking crews were rearranging and securing the wreckage on the cars where it had been loaded at the wreck scene Train crews were switching the cars about in preparation for movement to Kalamazoo I recall vividly my father and uncle leading a reluctant lad of 4 down the hill to the highway-railroad crossing at Shultz 1 can still sense the childhood anxiety of going where people got killed. The passenger engine crew. engineer Melvin Mead and fireman Seth Chandler were killed. There was considerable activity along lhe main line and siding. There seemed to be a lot of people around What 1 first saw did nothing to allay my fears. Flat cars and open — probably coal car­ rying cars were loaded with parts of the wreckage — which I could not recognize The boilers seemed to be stripped of their covering — looked rusty and while in places — perhaps asbestos The smoke stack was missing from at least one boiler 1 recognized little, that at that time I could associate with a locomotive. There was at least one locomotive and perhaps two swit­ ching cars about. Uhai raised my curiosity most was the steam crane with black smoke pouring from ils stack. Never having seen one. I probably thought it was some new- kind of locomotive. I tned to get someone to tell me what it was. but I don’t recall that any one bothered to answer that question. By this time my interest, curiosity and anger over having my questions ignored probably overcame my fears. My main recollection is that the whole experience was one of fear and excitement Aftermath of the Wreck Conversations and discussions about the wreck and its possible causes were frequent in lhe depots and stores of the small towns, par­ ticularly Shultz, for years. I recall a Mrs Terpenmg calling at my Grandmother McCallum's home in Shultz relating her first-hand account ic was one of but perhaps two persons not involved who saw the collision. She had witnessed the wreck from the window of her home North of Shultz. She described the impact by bringing her fists together with a startling bang. She had heard each train coming and saw them before they reached the sharp curve where they collided. 1 understand the curve on which the wreck occurred was the sharpest on the line. Having traversed it many times. 1 should judge that it was at least 110 degrees, and w ith a relatively short radius, so that visibility was very limited. Going north there is a very steep bank on the right or east side, and a marsh on lhe left One lighter tale about the wreck was that of a local man who had entered the baggage car at Shultz, searching for an expected shipment. He had not attemped to get off the train when it started. He evidently expected it to pull foward a short distance, stop and back into the sidings. After the wreck, the man covered with milk was reported to be more embarrass­ ed than injured Discussions of the w reck, which had occur­ red a decade earlier, were frequent at the time S' Gordon McCallum and sister Dorothy Quiz Bowl team 3rd in league The Hastings High Quiz Bowl team of (left to right) Jeremy Strouse, Matt Hartman. Shellie Schantz, Matt Johnston and captain Aaron Schantz earned a third place finish at the Twin Valley Academic Quiz bowl held recently in Hillsdale. First was Marshall, and Sturgis came in second Advisor Kathy Oliver stands behind the team Thornapple Valley Equipment, Inc. 1690 S. Bedford Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Clearing away the wreck of the C.K. & S. July 1909. I commuted by tram to school in Hastings In addition to specific events of the day. describ­ ed in unbelievable detail, speculation often arose as to the real cause of the disaster These conversations were not among the daily commuters of students from as far south as Delton and Cressey and traveling men from Kalamazoo, but from the "Club Set" of semi­ retired farmers and others who met almost daily around the stores, blacksmith shop, creamery or al the depot and on the tram One of the early analyses I recall was that lhe particular engine (No. I) on the passenger tram that day had given trouble before, and had been referred to as a run-away engine. In this era. horses were sometimes described as runaways It seemed that the throttle was sometimes hard to close. Ancxher theory was that on occasion the reverse could not be made to work cither So maybe the engineer could not get m reverse. Another theory was that the air brake valve on the engine failed or that there was a blockage in the train's air line Occasionally, someone would assert that if he had been at the depot on that fearful day he could have prevented the wreck by cutting the hose bet­ ween the cars with his pocket knife I have never learned what investigations may have been made by public authorities, state, federal or by the company itself. If there were such investigations, the findings ob­ viously were not widely known in my small area of circulation. It has been said that the dispatcher issued orders to the passenger train at Delton to take siding and meet the freight at Shultz It has been reported that Tom Clark, the conductor substituting for regular conductor McCall, was standing at the north end of the siding at Shultz when his tram pulled by without stopping. In later years, speculation was that the cause of the wreck was not faulty equipment, but a breakdown in communications At the time, some thought another com­ plication could ha sc been that th- southbound freight had already arrived at Shultz before the passenger trained had However, it only brought part of its tram. Leaving one crew member in Shultz, it returned some four miles in the direction of Hastings to pick up the re­ mainder of its tram where it had stalled on a hill The collision occurred on us way back to Shultz. Interestingly, the CK&S wreck occurred just about nine years after the legendary engineer Casey Jones was killed on Illinois Central Engine 382 at Vaughan. Miss., on a tram going from Chicago to New Orleans Slones and songs about Casey were widely circulating at this time. Some locals used to mix the CK&S wreck in with Casey Jones folklore. Motive Power Steam locomotives in railroad terms are described by the number of arrangement of the wheels The small wheels at the front end of the engine, called lead trucks, are indicated first. Second, indicated are the large dnsmg wheels propelled by rods from the cy linders Third and last named are the small wheels, back of the drivers, at the rear of the engine, called trailers trucks. Wheel arrangements are always mentioned in pairs, because there is. of course, one wheel on each side of the engine Thus, a locomotive with two pairs of lead trucks and two pair of drivers and no trailer tricks would be designated 2-4-0 That is the type of locomotive the CK&S used until about mid­ World War 1 Beginning about 1915 or 1916. the com­ pany began using some engines with six drivers They would have been designated 6-0. 4as they had no trailer trucks These larger engines, with new whistle tones were lively topics of conversation when they first appeared Some forecast their indication of a period of industrial development along the line. This, for son.c reason, was never to be realized History Railroad historians place the year of max­ imum railroad mileage m the United States at 1915 In that case. CK&S larger engines just about coincided with the beginning of decline in the small lines According to Dunbar, in the "History of Railroads in Michigan." the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw was one of the big­ ger little fellows Dunbar wrote that in 1909 the railroad earned 109.432 passenges and hauled 160.550 tons of freight. 35 percent of which was coal The railroad's net income that year was in excess of $50,000 Fillmore Equipment, Inc. 4098 M-40, Holland. Ml 49423 Now offering their new PARTS DROP OFF CENTERS ■ Phone your order by 3 00 PM for same day delivery. ■ Benefit from combined John Deerr- parts inventory of over $1 million ■ Call our parts departments for more details. ■ Now serving the following drop off centers: Gordon E. McCallum, 1973. ® LAKE ODESSA Equipment From 1912 to 1920. a CK&S freight usually composed five to 10 cars. Sevc.'al would be carrying coal or empty returns. During much of the year one would see coal cars standing on the sidings of most small towns. Many of the coal carrying cars had flat, not hopper bottoms. Thus, the coal had to be hand shoveled out of the railroad cars, usually to a horse-drawn wagon to further haul it to local storage This might be to a dealer's yard or in some cases to the ultimate consumer One did not see many refrigerator cars on the CK&S in those days. An occasional flat car carrying farm machinery or other heavy equipment was neither a rare nor common sight In the train, these cars were generally placed right ahead of the caboose, which the CK&S labeled way car. On certain days — usually Saturday — there might be a cattle car with openings in the sides The remainder of the tram would be made up of box cars, carrying about anything that might be found in a Sears Roebuck or Montgomery Ward catalog. Those shipments were said to be less than popular among local merchants, many of whom were also the railroad station agents It was said these agents were not always vigorous in helping frustrated individuals find their merchandise in the cluttered storage compartment of the depot. Until early in the World War I period, the passenger tram that made two round trips dai­ ly to Woodbury carried three cars. Usually there were two coaches and a combination mail, baggage and express car. This varied somewhat from time to time, but there were always three cars. In my commuting days, there were only two cars, one for baggae and one for passengers. On some days a combination baggage and passenger car was employed to accommodate more people It was not unusual to have prac­ tically all of the seals occupied and not infre­ quently some had to stand short distances. In my experience, the coaches were nor­ mally steam heated. 1 have on occasions been in coaches heated by a small stove in the end of the car fired by either hard coal or coke. My recollection is that they did not do a very good job. The coaches did not have flush toilets, but rather a metal chute which was open at all times The wooden coaches presumably had little if any insulation and no sound proofing They were really quite noisy. We still thought of them, however, as pro­ viding near luxury travel Personnel The CK&S employees I had the privilege of knowing, some quite well-between about 1914 and 1925 and their positions were Chas (Charlie) McCall - passenger conductor; Wm. (Bill) Butler - passenger baggageman. Wm. (Bill) Binder - passenger engineer. Ben Fisher - passenger fireman and engineer; Chas. (Charlie) Nichols - fireman and engineer; Wm (Will) Monica - freight and passenger fireman. Henry Tnece - freight fireman. Ar­ thur (Art) Valentine - extra fireman. Thomas (Tom) Walker • freight conductor. Richard (Dick) Frank - freight brakeman. Ray Craven - freight brakeman. Chas Bennett freight brakeman. Thomas (Tom) Clark • yard con­ ductor Kalamazoo, and Jack Millbeck • freight engineer Miilbeck was lhe freight fireman in the wreck (To be continued) LOWELL ® CALEDONIA QUALITY PEOPLE MAKE A QUALITY COMPANY People like Jean Chase. Jean was bom and raised in Barry County. She and her husband Gor­ don married 38 years ago and have operated the Chase Crest Hill Farm for the past 29 years. Jean serves on the boards for Habitat for Humanity and Woodgrove Parish, and she is a member of the Com­ munity Promotion Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. She and Gordon have 3 children and 12 grandchildren. Jean holds the GRI, Graduate­ Realtors Institute, Professional Designation, an honor held by only 10% of realtors nationally and is a candidate for CRS, Certified Residential Specialist, a designation held by 3% nationally. But perhaps this note from former customers says it best: “It was such a pleasure meeting you and having you work or us in finding our new home, i really believe we could not have chosen a better realtor to work with us. You were so accommodating to our schedule and most of all you never made us feel pressured. You really went the extra mile to be of service to us. For that we are grateful! Thank-you and God Bless you," Ken and Vi Daniel Isn't that the kind of service you're looking for? Whether you will be selling your home or looking for a new one this year, call Jean Chase. Let her go the extra mile for you. Call Jean Chase, Office 945-5182 or Home 367-4451 Hastings Office: 149 W. State St. MILLER REAL ESTATE OFFICES IN HASTINGS & MIDDLEVILLE �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28. 1994 Legal Notices Unnecessary victim Synopsis of the Regular 5 th Circuit Court Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD File No. 9O-I24-CZ Hon Richard M Shuster REPUBLIC BANK CENTRAL A Michigan Ann Landers Plaintiff. open Public Hearing lor Sunset Channel Special CHRIS A BUNGE ond JUHE A BUNGE, jointly and »«v»rally Defendants WILLIAM G JACKSON P C William G. Jock son (PI5388) Roberto R. Ballard (P38631) Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 East Walker Street P.O. Box 246 St. Johns. Ml 48879 George E Reid (P43563) Attorney for Defendants 700 36th Street SE Suite 204 Grand Rapids Ml 49548 Regular meeting openod at 7 30 p m Wesley Robinson appointed os 5th members of No favors for psychiatrist Dear Ann Landers: I Mould appreciate ore mode Motion approved to spend HO 000 00 for grovel NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE I. On December 15 1993 the 5th Circuit Court of favor of thn Plaintiff. Republic Bank — Central a Michigan Bank, ng Corporation and against Def an donts Chris A Bunge and Julie A Bunge jointly Approved vouchers in amount of $4 403 90 Resolution *4 for Sunset Channel Special Assess Johnstown Township Clerk afternoon, at public auction to be held at the steps of the East entrance of the Barry County Cour­ thouse. Hastings. Michigan, in this County, the Court Clerk for Barry County shall offer for sale to the highest bidder all of the right title and interest of the Defendants in and to the following property Lot 76 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of the Plats on Page 41. Barry County Michigan together with or.o haH of alley on the West side thereof and also one half of alley on the South side thereof Which has an address of 1504 North Michigan Hastings. M ch gon 49058 Dated: Marcn 17. 1994 WILLIAM G JACKSON P C. By Robert R Ballard (P3B631) Attorney for Plaintiff Republic Bank. — Central 120 East Walker Street P.O Box 246 St. Johns, Ml 48879 (5/»2) Supervisor Barbara Eorl (4 28| LEGAL NOTICE Th* Annual Report of the Paulsen Tru*t for the year 1993 it available for inspection at its principal office during regular business hours by any citizen your comments on the following questions As you might have suspected, they have been a bone of contention among some friends whose opinions I value 1 Is it professionally correct for a patient to loan a substantial amount of money to his or her psychiatrist? 2 Is it professionally correct for a patient to loan an expensive piece of equipment (a com puter) to a therapist for an extended period of time? 3 Is it professionally correct for a patient to serve as a baby sitter for her therapist ’ Sign me - Inquisitive in Cambridge, Mass. Dear Mass.: The answer to all three ques­ tions is an unqualified NO. Favors can be a subtle form of seduction No * first-rate psychiatrist would be a party to any of the -bo vc Nelson R Allen Trustee Doctors get spoils Hastings Ml 49058 Quality Hand-Crafted Gifts for Mother's Dayl Hundreds of Unique Gifts Tor $10 and less, all American Made-We Gaurentee It Craft Wonders e Permanent Art ar Craft Show Non-Sat 10 to 6 969-0986 .Spaces Available 1577 Capital Ave NE, Tucked into the Capital Square Shopping Center next to Moonrakers Dear .Ann Landers: I work in a profes­ sional office for a team of dentists I am proud of the job I do for them Something is bother mg me. however, and it has taken several months to gel up tiie courage io write to you Many of the patients and agencies we work with bring (or send) gifts of fruit baskets or boAes of candy, especially during the holiday season. All of these gifts arc addressed to “Dr. So-and-So and Staff " Not once has such a gift been shared with the staff or. for that matter, even offered to u< for sampling. All these lovely treats arc taken home by the doctors the day they arrive. Since these gifts are specifically labeled ’’and Staff." am 1 being petty to feel miffed ’ When these thoughtful patients and clients return for their appointments, we have to smile and pretend we enjoyed something we never got a whiff of. Please comment. Ann - Kenosha, Wb. TAKE A SWING AT AN INTEREST-FREE LOAN! ’/<% TO 1% OFF YOUR RATE - GUARANTEED! Everyone’s a winner in Old Kent’s Grand Slam Loan Playoff! Just come into any branch office, scratch off a game card and win a discount on your loan rate: 1/4%, 1/2%, 3/4% or up to 1% off. You might even knock one out of the park and win an interest-free loan! You can use your discount on a car, boat or home improvement loan - any installment loan* from Old Kent WIN A $10,000 SHOPPING SPREE! / You’ll also be eligible for our Grand Prize Drawing of a $10,000 shopping spree on an Old Kent credit card! Great "Instant Bank Bonus" prizes available, too. So slide into Old Kent for your game card and win today ’ CCOLDKpNT Common Sense Uncommon Service’ Dear Kenosha: I would say y our bosses arc ungracious Or to put it candidly, downright cheap I have a suggestion that may or may not work, but it is certainly worth a try Hang on to this column On Dec 10. have Xerox copies made and place one on the desk of each dentist It may be like pulling teeth to get these dudes to shape up. but you have nothing to lose by trying Take this alcoholic Dear Ann Landers: My father is an abusive alcoholic who enjoys nothing more than fighting with lhe family. He loves to get drunk and will sun an argument over anything and everything. Like al) alcoholics, he refuses to admit he has a problem Family get-togethers are a nightmare He has ruined every Thanksg-.ving, Christmas and New' Year’s plus several birthdays in between There is no gening through to this man, and we can no longer tolerate his verbal abuse My sister and 1 would love to disown him. but we know it s not possible You frequently mention Alcoholics Anonymous in your column. If we call them, will they come and get him’’ — N.G. Dad’s Daughters in NJ. Dear Daughters: Alcoholics Anonymous does not come and get people Your father will have to go to them Meanw hile, check out the nearest Al-Anon chapter for yourselves. You will find a great deal of emotional sup­ port there Drugs and nothing Dear Ann Landers: I’d like io respond to the letters you have printed about teen-agers and the dangers of drugs and alcohol. I’m writing to you from a Florida prison I have been in and out of jail eight times because of drugs. I watched my w ife die in a hospital bed because of drugs. 1 feel very guil­ ty about this because she was a good person who never knew what drugs were until she met me. I started to smoke pot at 12. When I was 16. I was doing acid and drinking alcohol. 1 got narried at 16. was a father at 17. divorced and remarried. I’m now 38 and have nothing I'd like to tell your teen-age readers, if they want to end up like me. they can do it by get­ ting involved with drugs and alcohol. It is a sure ticket to prison and the graveyard - Blew It in Florida Dear Florida: I am not giving up on you. If there is no rehab program in prison, find one the minute you get out. Check Alcoholics Anonymous You need the support of people who have beat lhe rap Good luck and God bless. NURSING ASSISTANT - CLASS Earn *400 upon successful completion of a two week training course sand state certification Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are in­ terested in the nursing field All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and Illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 12 per hour Classes start May 11th and end May 25th The first 6 days of class wil! 5e from 8:00 a m to 4:30 p.m and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor and fill out an ap­ plication Appobcants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls please eoe Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 • FOR SALE • 1994-95 Building Trades House Delton Kellogg School announces the oppor­ tunity to bid upon the next school year's building trades house south of this year's house on Stoney Point Road. Crooked Lake, Delton, Michigan. Upon closing, purchaser will pay the construction cost for materials/supplies, contracted services, document prepara­ tion, Michigan Deed TransferTax. paved road assessment, advertising cost and the sewer assessment cost. The purchaser will be able to choose the plans from the onset. The minimum bid in addition to the costs Is $30,000.00. before construction begins in August. $1,000 non-refundable earnest money must be received. L*c entry farm on pnx ertd print xuur n»nx and <«n • ’ « 5 card and mad io SlOIKXi Sweepstake* Entries. P 0 Box S6'4 Ucxtpotv (*T orAHM Onh ime emn pet envelope Contcsi open Bid forms are available in the Supenntendent's Office. 327 North Grove Street. Delton, Michigan Bids will be accepted until 3:30 p.m. May 9,1994. Bids will be opened at the regular board meeting that same day at approximate­ ly 7:10 p.m. Assured funding by the winning bld must be demonstrated within forty-five days of award. If you have any questions please call 623-9274. Dear Ann lainders: The ongoing battle of the sex-starved in your column really hit home fell me. Ann. how warm, affectionate and romantic can a woman be w ith a man who has made unemployment a career choice and the racctrai k his leisure activity’’ When he docs get work, usually through the sympathy of friends or family, he feels it is demeaning Whs doesn't he take a course or get training to better himscll. instead of complaining that he has no skills’’ How lovingly can she gaze at him when she is off to work each das and he is still asleep in bed ’ How long does she hope and pray that he will care enough about her to carry his share of the financial load’’ Oh. he is very romantic, affectionate and always ready to make love Why shouldn’t he be? For a man. if all goes well in the bedroom, all is right in his life For a woman, if all goes right in her life, all will go well in the bedroom All wives who refuse to have sex arc not shrews. Sometimes, they are just worn out from carrying the load Sign me FedLptaN.Y.C. Dear N.Y.C.: Why do you continue to put up with a husband who has made unemploy­ ment a car re r choice and the racetrack his leisure activity’”’ Do you have so little self­ esteem that you feel you don’t deserve better’’ I hope you will talk to a counselor and get your life in focus. You need to take a good, hard look at yourself and see the real picture Try electrolysis Dear Ann Landers: I’m 35 and nicelooking. with a wonderful family and a very loving husband When I was in my teens. 1 noticed that I had a lot of facial hair It wasn't dark, just thick. I know it was stupid, but I began to shave it. Now. I have to remove the hair above my lip and on my chin every day. As you can im­ agine. like anything else you shave, it grows back fast, stubby and dark Believe it or not. my husband has no idea I do this. My make­ up covers it. My fear is if 1 ever need to go to the hospital, this hair growth will appear, and people who are close to me will sec it. Should I ask a nurse to shave it for me? Any help would be greatly appreciated — Vain in Illinois Dear Illinois: Have you considered perma­ nent removal by electrolysis? I recommend it. but make certain you go to an expert Feeling pressured to have sex? How wellinformed are you ? Write for Ann Landers' booklet ' 'Sex and the Teen-ager.' ’ Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Teens, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 54.45.1 Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. St. Jude fund-raiser is May 17th J-Ad Graphics News Service A “Wheels for Life" bike-a-thon will be held behind the Hastings High School on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Riders will be taking pledges from friends and family and even businesses to raise money for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis TN. With cancer the leading killer of children, and St. Jude's the leading center for the study of these cancers, funds arc needed to continue the work to stop even one child from dying. About 4.200 children are being seen at St. Jude, where other studies of catastrophic childhood diseases such as sickle cell anemia, thalassemia and pediatric AIDS arc also being researched. All research findings from St. Jude are freely shared world wide. Organizers encourage kids and adults to set a goal for themselves, and obtain enough sponsors to meet that goal. The more sponsors a rider has, the more chance they have to win a prize, and the more benefit goes to St. Jude. Riders returning $75 is pledges wall receive a sports bag. t-shirt and certificate, riders returning $30 in pledges will get a t-shirt and certificate, and everyone turning in money will receive a certificate for participating. To take part in the fundraiser for St. Jude, pick up an entry form at lhe High School Principal's office. No child has ever been turned away from St. Jude because of inability to pay. The research center for children was founded by the late comedian. Danny Thomas. MARRIAGE LICENSES: John Floyd Nichols. Hastings and Cheryl Elinor Seebcr. Hastings Jeffrey Thomas LaJoye. Hastings and Julie Michelle Ferguson. Hastings. John Lee Heilman. Hastings and Chala Sue Gamer, Hastings. Robert Day Brown. Mesa. AZ and Leslie Elaync Valenta. Mesa. AZ Brian Roy Harris. Bellevue and Renee Suzanne Oexicr. Bellevue Steven L Satterfield. Hastings and Kimber­ ly Sue Yoder. Hastings Gabncl James Vanhorn. Middleville and Susan Elizabeth Francik. Middleville Scott David Tonkin. Hastings and Roberta Rose Spicer. Hastings. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. 1-800-UBHH �The Hastings Ban er — Thursday. April 28. 1994 — Page 7 f Social News... Ferguson-LaJoye engagement told Mr and Mrs. Gary M Ferguson of Hastings are pleased to announce the upcom­ ing marriage of their daughter. Julie Michelle, to Jeffrey Thomas LaJoye, son of Mr. and Mrs Melvin R LaJoye Jr. of Hastings. The bndc elect is a graduate of Hastings High School and is currently self-employed The bridegroom also is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed as a foreman for Jelscma Concrete of Grand Rapids. A May 14th. 1994 wedding is being planned Solmes-Howarth united in marriage Russell and Dianna Solmes of Hastings and John and DeAnne Howarth of Tillamook. Oregon have the honor of announcing the marriage of their children Enn Elizabeth Solmes and John Michael Howarth on Satur­ day. May 7. 1994 at 10:00 a.m at the Portland. Oregon Temple. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Erin and John are both students at Brigham Young University in Provo. Utah. Erin served an 18 month mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Venezuela and John served a two year mission in Washington. D C. After graduation they plan to make their home in Oregon in or near Tillamook where John grew up. Erin is a history major and wants to be a teacher. John is studying business. Mapes-Kubek exchange vows Rita Daniels Mapes and John Kubek were united in marriage on Sept. 4. 1993. Parents of the couple are Lindon and Valeric Daniels. Carolyn Hewitt and Rob Milbom, and James and Alice Kubek Matron of honor was Jill Wickham. Bridesmaids were Julie Kubek and Valerie Daniels. Junior bride was Amberlynn Mapes, daughter of the bride and Ariell Kubek. daughter of the couple. Best man was Joe Kubek. brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Larry Spicer, and Rod Snore. Junior groom was Brad Wilson. Ushers were Jeff Smith. Tiffany Kares and Ken Kares. Mistress and master of ceremony were Tina and Scott Horvath Pastor Roger Claypool performed the ceremony at the Expo Center. The couple own a home in Hastings where they now reside. John works at Bradford White in Middleville and Riia works for Ameritech in Lansing. A special thanks to Valerie for helping make the bride s dress and to our family for contributing to our special day. Hunt-Rothrock to be wed May 7 Hubert and Pauline Hunt of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Stacy Lynette, to Russell B. Rothrock. M.D. He b the son of Mary Rothrock of Saint Leonard. Maryland, and the late Harold Rothrock. Stacy is a graduate of Hastings High School and a graduate of Western Michigan Universi­ ty with a master’s degree in statistics. Her finance is a graduate of Dartmouth Col­ lege and Tulane Medical School. He is a physician practicing at the Battle Creek Health System. A May 7. 1994, wedding is planned at Meadow Brook Hall in Rochester. Michigan. Woodland NEWS .. by Cattreilne Lucas Shirley Kilmer, secretary of the Woodland School Alumni Association, reports that she has received several of the annual invitations to the May banquet back from the post office because the addresses have moved She would like to have any information available about the present wherebouts of these people Duane Coon — 1962. Jean Englcrth — teacher. Linda Hecht Brauncr — 1962. Roberta Manker Putcrbaugh — 1949. Betty Sherer Denhof — 1963. Louettc Travis Jones — 1963. and Roberta Wise Wager - 1945 Kilmer can be reached at 367-4031 At a meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Board and the Depot Day Committee I attended last week, lots of plans for the Lake Odessa depot were discussed The next coming event is a work day open to the public Saturday. May 7. if the weather is cooperative Everyone in Lake Odessa or surrounding areas can come to the depot and help get the grounds ready for summer plan­ ting to be done when danger of frost is gone Anyone who comes should bnng outdoor tools, such as rakes, trowels, shovels or whatever Later red. white, blue, pink and purple petunias will be planted tn beds in front of the depot to match those the Chamber of Com­ merce Revitalization Committee plans to plant in public places all over Lake Odessa. All of this will be part of getting ready for two depot events in July, the first being that the depot will be open on Monday. July 4. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. There will be an ex­ hibit of Lake Odessa Fair souvenirs, pro­ grams. posters and artifacts dating back to the first public celebration in the village. 1888. Some of these items are the property of the society , but most are the private collection of John Waite July 4 will be the day that tickets for the Depot Day raffle will go on sale. Art in the Park on July 2 will be the first day raffle tickets will be sold for the Depot Day event to be held July 30. The first prize this year will be an overnight excursion to Blissfield, which will include a ride on the dinner train and a one-night stay for two at a bed and breakfast with all meals included. The second prize will be $100 cash and the third prize will, be a glider ride at Ben’s Avia­ tion in Ionia. The drawing will be held at the depot on Depot Day (July 30) at 5 p.m. This year, the winners do not have to be present at the drawing. The Depot Committee of the Historical Society has announced that heating and air conditioning is nearly finished in the depot, and plumbing will be worked on next. It is hoped to have at least one restroom completed by Depot Day. Last Wednesday. Joyce Weinbrecht, who is a Woodland native, a registered nurse and the new Barry County Veterans Affairs Co­ ordinator. came to the Woodland Eagles Lodge and held a free blood pressure clinic under the sponsorship of lhe Barry County Commission on Aging. Lots of our "snow-birds’ ’ arc back now and she had a large number show up to have their b‘ood pressure checked. She and 1 had lunch at the Woodland T iwnehouse afterward and she then came to my house to meet my new puppy named "Poppy." (That's for the California golden poppy, as my daughter and mother each knew immediatley when I told them the puppy’s name. 1 am sure almost any Californian would know why 1 named a golden puppy Poppy.) The same day. Evelyn Brower, who also represents the Commission on Aging, was at the Eagles where she comes one day a month to help seniors with Medicare questions, pro­ blems with county services and 800 numbers to call for help about various problems. Brower is co-chair on the Commission on Aging and a member of the Hastings City Council, representing the Third Ward. She comes to the Woodland Eagles the third Wednesday of each month and is available to senior citizens who need help in dealing with almost any government agency. If a senior citizen of the Woodland area needs help immediately and cannot wait until the next third Wednesday, appointments can be made to get help from Barry County Com­ mission on Aging counselors by calling 948-4856 Victor Eckardt was the guest of honor at a party for his 89th birthday (April 18) that was held on Sunday. April 17. at Addison's North Inn. Other guests were Floyd and Esther McVay. Janice Snyder. Marilyn. Mary and Michael Oaks. Connie Jackson. Nicole Dem mg. Jami Oaks. Christian Butler Chuck Rowley and Elizabeth Smith The party was complete with gifts, balloons and a birthday cake Muncl Price and I went to the annual Eastern Star turkey dinner in Grand Ledge Sunday The meal was especially good this year and it was a lovely day for the drive over and back The Lakewood Area Crop Walk, held Sun­ day and sponsored by the Lakcwo»»d Ministerial Association, was a great success There was a nice turnout of 106 walkers and the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance furnish­ ed volunteers m uniform w ith first aid kids at six stations, approximately at each mile point on the 6.2-mile walk There were no emergenices, not even any young children who got too tired and had to be driven back to the starting and ending point, which was Cen­ tral United Methodist Church More than $6,000 was pledged to the walkers, and this amount will go to local food banks and some will go on to state funds for hunger Ann Ruder was lhe co-ordinator of the march this year and was given a sweatshirt for her efforts. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance organization has been surprised to receive several new contract memberships after the two articles in last week's Lakewood News Alice Forshey said they just seemed to be pounng in. Marge Rairigh and Gerry Litchfield will represent Woodland United Methodist Church at the International Women’s Assembly of the United Methodist Women s organization in Cincinnati. Ohm. this week This event is held every four years The auction held by the Lakewood United Methodist High School youth Saturday again was a success This year the donated items brought in more than $ I .(MX) and the food sold netted around $150 This money will be spent on the group's summer missionary trip to Il­ linois to help rebuild homes damaged in last year's floods The younger children in the church arc still collecting coins to buy pairs of ruils for the high school group to use in hanging drv wall in the damaged homes The Lakewixxl Ministerial Association is planning a brief National Day of Prayer ser­ vice to be held in front of the Page Building in Lake Odessa Thursday. May 5. from 12 20 to 12:40 p.m New books at the Woodland Township Library include "Adam's Fall" by Sandra Brown. "Fatal Cure" by Robin Cook. "Dangerous To Know" by Margaret Yorke. "Silent Witness, the Karla Brown Murder Case" by Don W. Weber and Charles Bosworth Jr . and "Child of Silence" and "Strawgirl." both by a new mystery writer. Abigail Padgett All of these new books are mysteries or true crime The library usually has some new. to us. romance paper backs dropped off by readers who are finished with them Many times I do not bother to list these books Both Zion Lutheran and Lakewood United Methodist churches are planning daily Vaca­ tion Bible Schools for the week of June 20. Woodland United Methodist plans to hold two one-day classes for the children, one late in June and one in August There will be lots more information about these plans soon. Lori Vaughn, (left to right) Eugene Haas. Daniel James and Samuel Torode accept congratulations from the Hastings Board of Education on being named ’Commended Students ‘ Missing from the photo is Jonathon Hawkins. Five from Hastings 'Commended Students" Hastings High School seniors Eugene Haas. Jonathan Hawkins. Daniel James. Samuel Torode and Lori Vaughn have been named Commended Students in ti«- 1994 National Merit Scholarship Program Eugene is the son of Eugene Haas. Jonathon, the son of Larry and Diane Hawkins, Daniel, the son of Howard and Joyce James, Sam. the son of Eugene and Mary Lyndell Torode, and Lori is the daughter of Patrick and Ruth Vaughn. A Letter of Commendation from the National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) which conducts the program, will be presented by the school to these outstanding seniors. "Being designated as a Commended Student in this keen competition is a credit to these young people as well as to their schools, which play a key role in their development. "We hope that the recognition these scholastically able students receive will encourage them to develop their talents and abilities to the fullest, and that the example they set will inspire other young men and women to strive for academic excellence. Commended Students represent a valuable intellectual resource crucial to our nation's well being," an NMSC spokesperson said. About 35,000 Commended Students throughout the nation are being honored for their outstanding performance on the 1992 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, which was the route of entry to the 1994 Merit Program. Commended Students have shown exceptional academic promise by placing among the top five percent of more than one million program entrants. However, their qualifying test scores arc slightly below the level required to continue in the competition for Merit Scholarships tn be awarded in 1994. Elementary spring concerts are scheduled Leo Fry to mark his 80th birthday Ted Ziegler marks 85th birthday Ted Ziegler celebrated his 85th birthday on Apnl I Oth Fnends and family joined him at Tendercan.- Nursing Home Pictured are Ted. son Jim. granddaughter Shelly Kuiper and great grandsons Cameron and Bryce Kuiper Ted is a former rural mail earner and has been a resident at Tendercare for a year HELP WANTED Now occeotmg cDcticohons for automotive service person No previous expe'ierce necessary Apply at A&D OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube 430 W STATE STREET - HASTINGS NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner Call ro...Subscribe 948-8051 Piercefield-Quinsenberry planning June 4 wedding Ron and Sherri Piercefield of Lake Odessa wish to announce the engagement of their daughter Darcy Jean to Joe Quisenberry. son of Royal and Dorothy Quisenberry . Brown Road. Freeport Darcy is a 1993 Lakewood graduate and works at Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza of Grand Rapids Joe is a 1992 Lakew ood graduate and w orks at Barry County Lumber of Hastings A 4 p m June 4th wedding at Lakewood United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa is being planned Family and fnends are invited to an open house in honor of Leo Fry’s 80th birthday on Sunday. May 1. from 3 to 5 p.m at the Battle Creek Inn. 5050 Beckley Road. 1-94 at Capital Ave Leo was bom May 1. 1914 to Fred J Frey and Loh (Winters) Frey, the eldest of four children He graduated from Hastings High School in 1932. and was married to Eleanor R Miller in 1936. They had four children Vergeleen Wells of Olivet. Norman Frey of Alpena. Marvin Frey of Dowling and Kathry n Hermandez of Bryon Center He retired from the Kellogg Co m 1976 after 25 years of ser­ vice. In May of 1990 he married Dorothy Bauman and has three stepchildren Leo is a life member of lhe Bedford Masonic Lodge and has been very active in the Shrine Club of Battle Creek, having serv­ ed two terms as president He has been a life member of the United Methodist Church m Banfield He will be honored by your presence, the family requests no gift please Hastings Elementary Schools present an annua) Spring Concert and this year's play is scheduled to be "Critter Capers " The concert with an animal theme will be performed by Southeastern students on May 3. Central students will be on the stage on May 5. and Northeastern kids take the spotlight on May 10. All performances will begin at 7 p.m. and all presentations will be staged in Central auditorium. "Critter Capers" will feature the children singing song about animals, such as "Like the Animals Do." "How Much is That Doggie in the Window?," "The Cat Came Back." "Siamese Cal Song." "Puff, lhe Magic Dragon." "Little White Duck." "The Uon Sleeps Tonight" and a medley of songs all about worms. Each school will present soloists as well as groups singing for the entertainment of family and friends. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 945-9554 to... SUBSCRIBE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28. 1994 — Page 11 Central Elementary carnival a big success gym at the Hastings Middle School was large enough to accomodate everyone who game to play games and support the school through the PTO. A carnival, with clowns, balloons, games, toys and fun for all ages was a resounding success with several hundred enjoying the evening sponsored by the Central PTO. The *Hey! that balloon jumped to one side just before my dart got there!* might be the observation of this young man who was trying to pop a balloon for a prize at the Central Carnival Hastings High School announce Honor Roll 3rd Marking Period which ended March 25,1994 SENIORS - HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 Joncille Anderson*. April Arends. Richard Bax. Martha Bi limeyer, Jennifer Blair, Brandi Brandl. Rachel Brighton*. Freddie Brown Jr.. Matthew Cassell. Kariana Cullen. Brenda Dickinson. Kelly Eggers. Brandi Eye*. Amy Haight. Darren Hamm. Matthew Hartman*. Shawn Hawthorne. Luke Haywood. Christopher Hill*. Erin Horning. Carrie Jones*. Jason Kaiser. Susan Keeler. Theresa Kelly, Brandy Komondy*. Scott Krueger. Jennifer Larabee. Kathryn Larkin. Mark Lundquist. Timothy McCandlish. Lori McKeough. Tracy Moore, Shala O'Grady. Katie Parker, Jennifer Pierce, Arloa Rafflcr*. Wilhelm Rumpf, Jennifer Scharping. Gordon Shaw. Julianna Solmes*. Elisa Soregaroli. Jennifer VanAman*. Derek Vsnde’iBurg*. Christy VanOoy*. Todd Vankampen, Lon Vaughan*. Ivo Vojtek*. Robert Willett. Alyce Zimmerman One of the most popular activities for the youngsters was being bandaged and having fake blood painted on themselves. Volunteer mom Debbie Steward paints up Matt Waller as more customers watch and wart their turn SENIORS - Honors X10 to 3.49 Renac Apsey, Michael Baker, Diane Bell. Joseph Bender, Rebecca Bower. Charles Bryan. Matthew Christy, Nicole Cooklin, K’tnberly Cruickshank. Theodore DeMott, Mary Elliott. Michelle Endres. Buckley Eye, Dana Ferris. Tonya Gardner, Eugene Haas. John Herbslreith. Sarah Johnston. Traci Kafka. Lorna Kilmer, Jeremy Koons. Audra Lewis. Brandi Lydy. Jason Markley, Ryan McAlvey. Loretta McDiarmid, Benjamin Moskalik, Catherine Murphy. Jeffrey Myers. John Pillar, Aaron Rankin. Tracy Reynolds. Shellie Schantz, Susan Schoesscl, Denna Smith, Jeremy Strouse. Sebasticn Thierry, Travers Todd. Samuel Torode, Tia Ward SENIORS - Honorable Mendon 3.00 to 3.09 Shannon Barnes. April Clawson. Jody Harston, Benjamin Hughes, Orin Lenz. James . Newburry. Robert Oliver. Sean Pion. Kevin ' Potter. Stephanie Simpson. Lesslie Slaughter, Denna Smith, Melissa Stevens. Candace Strouse. Travis Williams JUNIORS - High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 Rebecca Andersen. Molly Arnold, Jason Beeler, Kathleen Bell, Jami Blodgett. Clarissa Bowman, Cal Casey. Derek Chandler, Dennis Count. Charity Cruttenden. Marie Dewitt*. Danielle Dipert*. Tiffany Everett. Angela Fruin, Mark Furrow, Danielle Golc, Michelle Gole, Nicole Greenfield, Rachel Griffin*, Sabrina Haywood, Kimberly Hoxworth, Joseph James. Amanda Jennings*. Mark Kaiser, Jeremy Kelly, Laura Koons, Michelle Lancaster, Nicholas Lewis, Sarah McKeough. Amy Merritt. Amanda Morgan*, Tony Norris. Christin Osscnhcimcr, Justin Reid. Georg Rumpf, Melissa Schreiner, Spring Silsbeee, Thomas Sorenson, Danyell Thornton, Robert Wager. Amy Wetzel. Andrea Wilbur* Mom Anita and dad John Service take son Ryan on a tour of the games and fun at Central Carnival It looks like Ryan may have forgotten that he owns a brand new balloon Clowns were part of the fun at the Central Elementary Carnival Look closely; do you know who this is? April Showers Bring WET BASEMENTS!!! Don’t Worry, We Can Help. We Are B-DRY SYSTEM & We Specialize In Making Wet Basements Dry. Call Vs Today. National Company Full Warranty FREE Estimates 800-237-2379 UM 4>*a • Ml 4M1) JUNIORS - Honors 3.10 to 3.49 Jeremy Allerding, Sherry Anger. Jennifer Boniface. Emily Cassell. Charles Davis. Clayton Edger. Jessie Elliott, Gretchen Golnck, Joshua Hanford. Denise Heath, Angela Homrich. Kevin Hubert. Stacy Hull. Malachi King. Scott Long. Holly Miller, Melissa Moore. Jenny Myers. Toni Norris. Erin Parker, Wendy Purchis, Mindy Schaubel. Amber Shattuck. Daniel Sherry. Michael Storms. Michael Toburen, Jennifer Wilbur. Michael Wilson. Kari Yoder. Rebcccah Zombor JUNIORS - Honorable Mendon 3.00 to 3.09 Brice Arentz. Navajo Cole. Faith Davis. Grant Gibson. Tara Hill. Michelle Hutchings, Christopher Johnson. Jennifer King. Matt Kirkendall. Scott McKelvey. Larry Smith, Lynette Smith SOPHOMORES - High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 Robin Acker*. Aaron Baker. Katherine Barch. Kelly Bellgraph*. Kathryn Brandt, Jaime Brookmcycr. Sara Casarez, Damian deGoa*. Jenny Dukes®, Joyellc Endres. Benjamin Ferrell. Deborah Griffin. David Hcnney, Joshua Hill. Shasta Horning*. Frederick Jiles, Sharyn Kauffman. Betsic Keeler. Christy LaJoye. Stacy Larkc, Sarah McKinney, Katie Metzger*. Bradley Miller, Chris Norris*. Brandy Ordiway. Robert Redbum*. Dean Replogle. Lisa Reynolds*. Angela Sarver. Aaron Schantz*. Eleanore Schroeder, Jamie Scobey. Merith Sherwood. Michael Stormes*. Matthew Styf, Jennifer Welcher*. Wendi Wjlaon* SOPHOMORES - Honors 3.10 to X49 Amanda Acheson. Ronny Barnes, Elizabeth Bates, Timothy Bird. Craig Bowen. Morgan Brill. Meredith Cole. Rochelle Day. Shawn Elmer. Chad Greenfield. Emily Hartman. Carrie Hendershot. Seth Hutchins. Jordan Karas. Melinda Kelly. Tammi Kelly. Angela Lyons. Sarah McKelvey. Thomas Moore Jr., Jodi Orman. Chad Price, Jennifer Quay. Kerri Rugg. Staci Simpson. Elizabeth Slocum. Amber Snoeyink. Russell Solmes. Ryan VandenBurg. Julie Vos. Craig Warren, Crystal Wilson SOPHOMORES . Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Jenae Bailey. Matthew Birman. Aaron Clements. Elizabeth Fox, Christina Gutheridge. Levi Haight, Ev’,n Hawbakcr, Kristopher Javor, Jason . -nes, Mathew MacKenzie, Leslie Mcrrimar hclly Morales. Deanra Sawyer. Jeremy '»ade, Christa Wetzel. Corenc Winfrcc, El inunerman FRESHMEN - High Hooors 3.50 to 4.00 Angela Bunce, Michael Burghdoff*. Shannon Carpenter, Amanda Carr, Brook Clark*. Jillian Conrad. Kevin Cooney*. Melissa Craven*. Emily Dipert. Andrea Dreyer*. Shauna Engelhard. Andrew Ferris*. Jordan Foreman*, Jason Fuller*. Amanda Hawbaker*. Jennifer Hayes. Adam Hcrmenitt. Josh Hill*. Christin Holcomb. Brian Hubert. Janette Jennings*. Andrea Jones*, Sarah Keller. Bethany Koetje, Julie Krebs. Michael Krueger, Jonathan Lawrence*. Peter Lewis*. Elizabeth Lincolnhol*. Shannon Lundstrum. Stacey Martin. Leslie McAlvey*. Jason McCabe*. Lisa McKay*. Elena Mellen, Rebecca Mcpham*. Lee Miller. Kevin Morgan, Rachel Nystrom, Teague O'Mara*. Tamara Obreiter*. Mandy Russell. Joseph Sanders. Ryan Scharping, Suzanne Schmader, Keri Schroeder. Becky Shorkcy. Jodi Songer*. Eric Soya*. Malanee Tossava. Ronald Uldriks*. Andy VanKocvering. Alexander Voss. Katnna Waldrcn. Brooke Walker. Sara Walker. Justin Walers*. Felicity White. Colleen Woods*. Knstal Yoder. Edward Youngs FRESHMEN - Honors 3.10 to 3.49 Bradley Bailey. Deanna Bolo, Gerald Bollhouse. Nelson Braendle. Melissa Chadderdon. James Champion, Mindy Clawson, Jessica Christy. Kristen Dickinson, Erin Dudley, Joshua Durkee, Timothy Eggleston, Stella Elliott, Devan Endres, Angela Erway, Nicholas Fcldpausch, Susan Fenstemakei, Martha Gibbons, Eric Greenfield, Richard Hoizmuller, Rachel Hough. Abel Johnston. Meghan Kaiser, Jonathan Kensington. Casey King, Kristy Lambert, Ryan Leslie, Joseph Lyons, Sarah Mcpham. Chad Metzger, Cassandra Miller, Kristen Norris, Megan Pierce, Kylie Reed, Adam Smith, Rebecca Swiatek. Teresa Swihart, Nick Thornton, Garry Townsend, Rocky Wager. Darcy Welton FRESHMEN - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Casey Alexander, Darik Anderson. George Billmeyer. Darick Carpenter, Liza Courtney. Travis Coy. David Frisby, Chad Howes, Eric Miller, Meghann Murphy, Jessica Solmes •Indicates 4.00 Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: GIRL, Steven and Sharon Elzinga are proud to annunce the birth of their daughter Dallas Gabenelie on March 20 at 4:02. Pennock Hospital, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. Dallas is welcomed home by her sisters. Ashley. Danielle. Dakota and grandmotiicr. Lorena Fedewa of Nashville and Robert and Micki Elzinga of New York. GIRL, April Rose Nicholson, bom al Womack Army Hospital. Fori Bragg. N.C. on April I. 1994 at 12:35 a.m. to SPC Stanley Nicholson and wife Cynthia, weighing 7 lbs.. I oz. and 20 inches long. Grandparents are Arlo and Orpha Nicholson and Charles and Rosclla Collins of Hastings. Mi. GIRL, Lindsey Delores Gonser, bom at Pen­ nock Hospital to Shannon Smalley and Michael Gonser at 12:27 a.m. on April 1 Ith. weighing 6 lbs . 8 ozs. and 20 inches long. Grandparents are April and Mark Mingus of Sunfield. Steve Smalley of Laingsburg, and Carol Gonser of Ionia BOY, Rick and Cindy Mead of Freeport are happy to announce the birth of their new son. Matthew Lee. arrived Sunday. Apnl 17. 1994 at 3:51 in the afternoon at Ptnnock Hospital. He weighed 6 lbs.. 13 M ozs. and 20 inches long. He is welcomed home by his big brother. Rich His grandparents are Richard and Donna Bird of Freepori; Richard and Lynne Mead of Hastings, great-grandparents. Moms and Lillian Wood of Bronson. Mi BOY, Chris and Kristine Ames of Nashville proudly announce the birth of their son. Car­ son David He was born at St Lawrence Hospital on Apnl 15 at 12:26 a m . weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 21 Mt inches long Grandparents are Keith and Kay MacKen­ zie of Vermontville and David and Shirley Ames of Hastings. Great-grandparents arc Don and Arvilla MacKenzie of Hastings. Dorothy Ames of Nashville and Jesse and Marilyn Roach of Battle Creek Great-great grandparents arc Harry and Onalcc House of Lake Worth. Florida GIRL, Mariah Sue. born at Pennock Hospital on April 9 at 9:42 a.m. to Rachelle Dye. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs . 2 oz and 2OMs in­ ches long GIRL. Mckenna Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 3 at I 50 p.m to Melissa and John Mater. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs . 2 ozs and 22 inches long GIRL, Paige Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 6 at 7:33 p.m. to Diana and Mike Hanncss. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. Jacob Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 8 at 1:43 a.m to Dwayne and Mary Abbott. Grand Rapids, weighing 8 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Aaron Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 10 at 11:37 a.m. to Tom and Michele Reiser. Woodland, weighing 8 lbs., 4% ozs. and 2OV5 inches long. BOY, Joshua Steven, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 11 at 10:46 p.m. to Cheri and Steve VanSickle. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs . 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Nicole Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Apnl 13 at 2:30 p.m. to Tina Bill­ ings and Kevin Burd. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 21 Mi inches long. TWIN BOYS. Richard Allen and Ray Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 14. to Ruben and Tammy Weston. Wayland Richard Allen bom at 1:45 p m weighing 6 lbs.. 1 oz. and !9fe inches long. Ray Scott bom at 2:28 p.m.. weighing 8 lbs.. 7ozs and 21 M inches long. GIRL, Jessie Mane Finch, boro at Pennock Hospital on Apnl 15 at 8:47 a m to Tracy and Chns E. Finch. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 9M ozs. and 2U inches long. GIRL, Mickaila Ashton, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 15 at 8:21 a m. to Velvet and Scott Yarger. Battle Creek, weighing 7 lbs.. I ‘4 ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Ashley Nichole, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 16 at 4:50 a.m. to Annie and Jeffery Johnston. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs . 9 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Dulton Dean, bom at Pennock Hospital on Apnl 16 at 2:59 a m. to Billy Keegan and Tracy Hughes. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL, Micala Therese Klipfer. bom at Com­ munity Hospital. Battle Creek on April 14. 1994 at 7:36 p.m. to James and Diane Kliptcr of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs 1 oz and 20 in­ ches long �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28, 1994 Hastings baseball wins first league game, consolation at own invitational Hastings varsity baseball team played what coach Jeff Simpson call a " very good high school baseball game." and defeated Battle Creek Lakeview 5-1 to open the Twin Valley run. Tuesday. Todd Sanlnocencio pitched seven innings for the win. serving up four strike outs, six hits and walking four. "He was in complete control." Simpson said. "He pitched a very good game. The Spartans' lone run came in the four, while Hastings scored one in the third, two in the fifth and two in the seventh for the kicker. Eric Haines was hot at the plate with a perfect 4-4 with four single and two RBI. Sanlnocencio was 2-4 with a single and a double and Jason Markley went 2-2 as lhe Saxons totaled up nine nits. At the Hastings Invitational. Saturday, the Saxons were surprised in lhe first game by a strong Delton team. Delton took advantage of Hastings' errors to score two in the first, two in the sixth and three in the seventh, while lhe Saxons could manage only one run in the second. "Delton played a very good game," Simpson said, "and Sanlnocencio didn't have one of his better games." Sanlnocencio took the loss. In the consolation game. Hastings pounded out 18 runs to defeat Maple Valley 18-7. Markley went the distance giving up six hits, striking out four and surrendering no walks. The Saxons had a field day scoring six runs in the first, seven in the third and five in the fourth, while Maple Valley took advantage of Hastings errors to score three in the second and four in the fourth. Sanlnocencio and Bill Eves each scored three runs, and Haines was 2-2 at the plate and scored two. Dan Sherry was 2-3 and scored two runs. Attention lady softball players The YMCA of Barry' County is going to be operating the Hastings Women's Softball League for the 1994 season The league currently has six teams signed up and can take up to 10 teams If you arc interested in signing a team up for this league please contact Don Britten at the YMCA The number is 945-4574 Registra­ tions are taken on a first come-first served basis and the registration deadline is Friday May 13 y' Viking netters finish 4th at Greenville Hastings' Eric Haines looks to coach Jeff Simpson for the signs in the game between Hastings and Delton In non-league action against forest Hills Northern, April 21, the Saxons were nipped 4 5but didn't go belly up in the final inning. With two out in the seventh and down by a run. Markley. Sanlnocencio and Dave I lammond each singled to load the bases. Haines sent a screamer passed the pitcher which was picked off by the short stop and tossed to second to end the game. Sanlnocencio and Markley combined to give up six hits, six walks and six strike outs. Hastings split a pair of games with Plainwell. April 20. losing lhe first 7-0 and coming back in the second to win 9-3. Josh Hanford was 6-6 at the plate in the doubleheader, scoring two runs, hitting three RBI and hilling his fourth home run of the season. In lhe nightcap. Hammond went 3-3 and Haines was 3-4 with an RBI. The Saxons are 7-6 overall and 1-0 in the Twin Valley. The team will play at Marshall tonight (April 27) and in the Coopersville Classic. Saturday. Delton runner-up at Hastings Baseball Invitational, Saturday Dciton surprised Hastings with a 7-1 win in the first game of lhe Hastings Invitational, Saturday, but was taken aback by Lakewood’s 7-3 victory in lhe championship game. The Panthers started the scoring with Banner SPORTS Greg Stopher singling off from losing pitcher Todd Sanlnocencio. He was moved to second when Mike Haas blistered a fastball to lhe Hastings third baseman. who took it in the chest on a bad bounce. Jason Thomas hit an RBI single to Delton's Tony Hooker dives back to first base in the 7-1 victory over Hastings. Saturday center, followed by Tony Hoocer ocuig hit by a pitch to load the bases. Travis NeSmilh hit into a fielder's choice for an RBI. which was all the Panthers needed for the win. Delton scored two more in the sixth and three in lhe seventh inning to ice the win. Hastings' lone run came in the second inning. The Panthers, who were 4-4 going into the tourney, had 11 hits in lhe game and scored only two earned runs, taking advantage of Hastings errors. It was Haas' second time on the mound this season and he went all seven innings for the win, giving up only three hits. In the championship game, Delton was one-bit by the Vikings but turned two walks, one by Stopher. one by Haas, the RBI single by Hooker and an error by the Viking short stop into three runs. Lakewood scored one in each lhe first, third, fourth and sixth innings and capped off the game with three in the seventh. In game one of a doubleheader versus Kalamazoo Hackett, Tuesday, the Irish pounced in the fifth inning for five runs, which was enough to out duel the Panthers 11-7. Highlights for the Delton team was Jason Thomas' 325-foot. wing assisted home run in the seventh. The Panthers out hit lhe Irish 11-8. but Hackett put together three double plays, including a 1-3-2 inning. The first batter was put out at first, the second was safe on a single and the third hit a fly ball to center. The center fielder caught lhe ball on the fiy and shot-gunned it back to first for the double play. Two of the Irish double plays were of this son where the center fielder gunned to first to get the runner. The late game was not available at press time. The Panthers arc now 5-6 this season and 1-2 in lhe Kalamazoo Valley Association. The team hosts the Delton Invitational. Saturday. LW tracksters down LCC in league meet Norton goes in for the score Delton's Marin Nortcn goes in for a score against Comstock In the 3-2 loss. April 15. Jennifer Rick scuro-j the other goal for the Lady Panthers. The young Delton team had lost 5-0 <o Otsego the night before In the Marshall Tournament April 23. D-K defeated Grand Ledge In overtime 2-1 In the first round but lost to Marshall In the championship game Norton and Rick scored the goals in the Grand Ledge victory. The Maple Valley girls track team continues to obliterate the competition with scores of 126-2 over Dansville. 121 1/2- 6 1/2 over Lansing Christian, last Tuesday and 100-28 over Battle Creek Pennfield. Thursday. The wins leave lhe Lady Lions perfect on the season and 3-0 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. Taking first place finishes were: Lora Emery, shot put. discus. Retha Byrd, long jump. 200- and 400-meter dashes; Stephanie Bouwens, 100- and 300-meter hurdles; Holly Taylor, high jump; Kathryn Murphy 1600-mcter run; Sarah Leep, 3200-meter run; Rache1 Thompson, 800-nieter run and Sandy Kangas J 00-me ter dash. Relay teams finishing first were: Bouwens. Robin Hale. Alice Moore and Alicia Golovich won the 800-metcr relay; Leep, Marin Smith. Murphy and Thompson won the 3200-meter relay; Reed. Kangas, Hale and Jaclyn Seely look the 400-meter See LIONS...continued page 13 The Lakewood tennis team finished fourth at the Greenville Tennis Invitational, Saturday, with four victories. Lowell won the invitational with 19. followed by Greenville with 15 and Alma with 10. Winning matches for the Vikings were first singles player Greg Haskins with one win and two losses and No. 4 singles Darrin Winkler going 1-2. The No. 1 doubles team of Lance Andres and Ben Johnson won a match and the sec­ ond doubles team also won one match. The Viking netters are 0-3 in dual play and will go to the Pennfield Invitational on Saturday. Hastings golfers moving up in TV The Hastings varsity golf team moved up a place in the Twin Valley with a fifth place finish in a Twin Valley meet. Monday. The Lady Saxons had placed sixth, April 18 in a Twin Valley match. Hastings scored a 219, 24 strokes behind lhe leader, Hillsdale and five strokes out of fourth place. Top six scorers for Hastings were Nicole Cooklin with 52. Tammy Obreiter with 55. Shellie Shantz 56. Kelly Bcllgraph 56. Laura Koons 58 and Sarah Lepek had 62. Ed von der Hoff, coach of the Hastings team, said he is pleased lhe girls' scores continue to come down as the season progresses. "The girls are getting better each and every match. They're now tied for fifth in conference standings." The Lady Saxons will host Charlotte at the Hastings Country Club. Friday al 3:30 p.m. Hastings netters split in week's action The Hastings tennis team defeated Albion 7-0. April 21 and lost to Battle Creek Lakeview 6-1 April 19. The Saxon netters are 1-1 in the Twin Valley. In the win over lhe Wildcats, lhe Saxons won defaults at second and third doubles. The Albion team, made up of five sophomores and one freshman, couldn't field a full slate. At first singles, Mike Storms won 6-2,6-3 o.tr Nels Christiansen. Jason Kaiser won at No. 2 singles, downing Craig Wenzel 6-0, 6-1. Damian dcGoa won at third singles with a 6-4, 6-1 over Jason Schuler and Casey King took fourth singles with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Matt Lane. Ryan McAlvey and Jason Beeler won at No. 1 doubles 6-0, 6-1 by downing David Siedl and Khuram Siddiqui. the one freshman on the Albion squad. Against Lakeview, the only win came at first doubles with Matt Cassel and Clay Edger winning 6-3, 6-2 over John Wilson and Mohan Madala. TK netters notch first 0-K Blue The Middleville tennis team notched its first O-K Blue victory with a 6-1 win over Wyoming Kelloggsville. Wednesday. In other tennis action, the Trojans lost non­ league games to Hamilton on Monday and Caledonia on Thursday. The team is now 1 • 1 in conference action. Versus the Rockets, second single player Brian Baughman won a tight first set 7-5 before cruising through the second 6-3. Third singles Brett Bremer won easily 6­ 0. 6-1 and Kevin Wright took No. 4 singles 1.6-1. 6- The No. 1 doubles team of Ken Barrett and Rob Kiel took a win 6-2. 7-5. Brad Bedford and David Timm won a second doubles 6-4, 6-4 and Steve Dood and Ryan Oilhouse won at No. 3 doubles 6-4,6-1. In the Hamilton shut out, coach Larry Seger said his young team just ran up against a strong, experienced team. "We lost a lot of match 6-2, 6-4, or 6-3,6­ 2, so we won a lot of games but not enough to win any matches." Seger said. The only win over Caledonia was a default win at No. 4 singles for Wright. Hastings girls down Albion, lose to Hillsdale in track The Hastings girls track team defeated Albion 96-53. but lost to Hillsdale 84-69. in a Twin Valley double dual meet, here. Tuesday. Winning the gold for Hastings versus Albion were: Kari Cullen in the long jump with a distance of 15 feet, 3 1/2 inches and 300-meter hurdles at 48.93 seconds; Sherry Anger, shot put. 28' 6" and discus 89'11"; Katie Brandt and Brandi Lydy, high jump, 4'4"; Andrea Dreyer, 100-meter hurdles. 17 325; Marie DeWitt, 1600-mcter run, 5:59.8; Emily Dipert. 200-meter dash. 28.72 and Nichole Wood, 3200-meter run, 13:11.6. Taking first-place finishes against Hills­ dale were: Cullen in lhe long jump and 300 hurdles. Anger in the discus. Dreyer in the 100 hurdles and Dipert in the 100- and 200-meter dash. Finishing second for the Lady Saxons against Albion were: Lori Maiville in the long jump. Lydy in the shot put and discus. Brandt in the 100 hurdles, Dipert in the 100-me ter dash, Maiville in the 800- and 1600-mcter run. Jenny Blair in the 400meters. April Arends in the 200-mcters and DeWitt in the 3200-meters. Relays placing second versus Albion were: Wood. DeWitt. Keri Schroeder and Maiville. 3200-meters; Dipert, Sarah McK­ inney. Arends and Cullen. 800-meters and Arends, McKinney, Dreyer and Dipert. 400-meters. The three teams also placed second against Hillsdale. Finishing second against Hillsdale were Maiville in the long jump and 800-meters, Anger in the shot pul. Lydy in the discus. DeWitt in lhe 1600-meters. and Wood in the 3200-mete s. The team took 14 first-place finishes and eight seconds to down Plainwell 100-26 in a non-conference dual meet. April 20. Individuals finishing first for Hastings were; Lydy in the shot put with a distance of 28 feet; Anger, discus, 86' 11", Dreyer. 100meter high hurdles, 17 minutes, 69.4 sec­ onds; Dipert. 100-me ter dash. 13.294 and 200-meter dash, 29.019; Maiville, 1600-me­ ter run. 5:55.614 and 800-meter run, 2:43.183; Cullen. 300-meter low hurdles. 51.315; Wood, 3200-meter run. 13:10.845. Relay teams taking the gold were: DeWitt, Blair. Hammond and Wood, 3200meter. 13:28; McKinney. Arends, Dipert and Cullen, 800-meter. 1:59.55; Sharyn Kauffman. Jenny Hayes, Elena Mellen and Dryer, 400-meter, 58.569; Maiville, McKinney, Dipert and Schroeder, 1600meter. 4:54.162. Taking second place were: Brandt in the high jump. Anger in the shot put, Maiville in the long jump. Cullen in the 100-meter dash. DeWitt in the 1600-meters, McKinney in the 400-meters and Arends in the 200mcters. Finishing third were: Brandi in lhe 100meter high hurdles, Schroeder in the 1600meters, Arends in lhe 400-meters, DeWitt in the 300 low hurdles and Blair in the 800meter run. Softball league to meet The Hxxungx MqT SoftbeU U»«uc will hold its next meeting far the 1994 Sofftofl Season on April 28 al Hawnp Middle I in Room 182 at 6:30 p.m» M Entry fee of $435 U due al <to meetkw. If there are any questions call Tim'GirrtMch at 945-3911. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28. 1994 — Page 13 Viking baseball team wins Hastings tourney The Lakewood vanity baseball team defeated Maple Valley 8-2 and Delton 7-3 to win the Hastings Invitational. Saturday. In the four-team invitational which featured four of the Five Barry County team*. Lakewood took Maple Valley out of the championship run and had to face Delton, which was coming off an emotional high after defeating Hastings. 7-1. Lakewood's Bill Hiatt one-hit Delton, but gave up three walks in seven innings. He also struck out five. leading baiter for the Vikings was Chad Baitinger with a double, a triple and one RBI against the Panthers. Cory McDiarmid was 2-4 with an RBI and a double. Andy Secor was 2-4. Phil Welch was 2-4 and John Hummel s one hit came with two on in the seventh. His double brought in two. Against Maple Valley. Welch was the man on the mound and gave up five hits over seven innings, walked five and struck out seven. Secor had the hot bat going 3-4 with twc RBI and Welch was 1-2 with three runs bat­ ted in. Brad Tacey was 2-4 with an RBI and Baitinger went 2-4. Jeff Krauss was 2-3 at the plate with a triple and two RBI. McDiarmid was 2-4 with two RBI and Secor was 2-4. In the second game. McDiarmid took the loss giving up seven runs on seven hits. Coach Bill Barker said the difference in die game was the four errors committed by the Vikings in the game. McDiarmid was 2-2 at the plate with an RBI and Barker said Baitinger did his pan by pulling in three diving catches in the game. In a double header against Ionia, the Vikes dropped a pair by one run. April 20. Albion looks to be a shoe in for the league championship. "The kids did very well against Hillsdale and did very good against Albion." Fulmer said. "Some of the kids turned in their personal bests at the meet. We really did well today.' Fulmer also noted the pole vault of freshman Ken Cross. "He did outstanding clearing 11 feet. That's very good for a fresnman." He also said lhe turning point in the win over Hillsdale was the Saxon victory in the 400 meter relay when the Hastings team defeated the top sprinters of the Hornets. The Saxons woo only three track events in the 79-58 loss to Plainwell. April 20. Placing first for the Saxons were: Chandler in the 110-met er hurdles with a time of 16.958: MacKenzie. 3200-meter run. 10 minutes. 56.242 seconds; Chandler. Endres. Kirkendall and Wager. 400-meter relay. 47.738: Lundquist, shot put. 51* 11" and discus 149' 10Hughes, pole vault. 12*. Taking second place for the Saxons were: Kirkendall in lhe 100-meter dash. Wager in the long jump. MacKenzie in the 1600-meter, Hughes in lhe high jump. Shattuck in the shot put. Sorenson in lhe pole vault and Endres in the 200-meter dash. Finishing in the bronze were: Kirkendall in the 200-meter dash. Rooney in the 800meter run. TJ. Deal in tbv 400-meters. Chandler in the 300 hurdles. Marc Jarvis in the shot put. Hughes in the long jump and Wager in the 100-meters. Lady Panthers win Hastings Invitational Softball Tournment The Delton girls softball team defeated a strong Hastings team m the first round and then beat up I Jtkewood to win lhe Hastings Invitational Softball Tournament. Saturday. In the championship game against Lakewood the I-ady Panthers' Jill Goff pitched her second victory of the day in the 13-3 mercy-rule shortened game. In her six innings she gave up three hits, struck out five and walked three. April Cornelius had three hits in the game and Justie Goff had a pair of hits, in­ cluding a double "We played well in the tournament." said Panther coach Kelly Yoder. "Jill had good control and the team did very well against both teams we faced." In the first game. Delton, now 4-4 overall, defeated Hastings (8-2) with an 11-7 upset, to surprise everyone on the field and in the stands Delton crushed out 12 hits off Hastings' star pitcher Amanda Jennings, who had a no-hitter and a one-hitter last week. Hastings contributed to the Delton score with seven errors, while Delton had just two. Thursday Angels Final Standings The Vikes had 10 hits in the game to the Lions' five and both teams committed three errors. The Vikings win at the Invitational comes after a split with Lansing Catholic Central in Capital Circuit action. Friday Lakewood took the first game from the Cougars, the team picked to win the league. 6-2. but lost in the nightcap 7-4. Baitinger pitched seven innings in the first game and gave up one earned run oi three hits and struck out eight. He surrendered only two walks. Hastings splits Twin Valley twin bill The Hastings boys track team defeated Hillsdale 87-76 but lost to Albion 90-72 in a double dual track meet. Tuesday. All three schools are Twin Valley teams and were battling for league dominance. Mark Lundquist and Ben Hughes defeated both schools in two events with I-undquist taking the discus with a distance of 152 feet and the shot put with a toss of 50" 4". and Hughes winning the high jump with a jump of 6' 2" and a pole vault height of 12*. The duo had lhe only first place finishes for Hastings against Albion. Finishing first against Hillsdale, besides Lundquist and Hughes were: Derek Chandler in the 110-meter hurdles, at 17.413 seconds and the 300-meter hurdles at 45.29 The 3200-meter relay team of Rick Rains. Kevin Cooney. Larry Smith and Clayton MacKenzie won with a time of -9:19.2 and the 400-meter relay team of Malt Kirkendall. Devan Endres, Robert Wager and Chandler won with a time of 45.29. Taking second-place finishes against Albion were Chandler in the 110- and 300meter hurdles. Jason Shattuck in the discus and shot pul. Wager in the long jump. Tom Sortruon in the pole vault and Tom Pratt in the high jump. Taking seconds versus Hillsdale were Shattuck in the discus and shot put. MacKenzie in the 1600- and 3200-meter runs. Wgcr in the long jump and Smith in the 800-meten. Paul Fulmer, head coach of the Hastings team, said the boys went out to do the best they could against Hillsdale, because BOWLING SCORES Goff pitched seven innings, giving up 10 hits, one earned run. struck out three and gave up seven walks. Jennings also went the distance, surrendered 12 hits, gave up three earned runs and struck out an amazing 14 Lady Panthers. She walked only one batter. Delton started the scoring, putting five on the board before Hastings scratched across one in the bottom of the third. The Lady Saxons tied lhe score at five by scoring four in the bottom of the fourth, but lhe Lady Panthers took advantage of two wild pitches, an error, four singles and a triple by Ronda French to score six. and put the game out of reach in the fifth. In a game played against Kalamazoo Christian. Thursday, the Lady Panthers lost 6-1. Yoder said the team didn't hit well, but played very good defensively, except for the fourth inning when they gave up five runs on four errors. Jill Goff gave up seven hits, struck out six McDonalds 78-50. Ray James Elec 77-51. Old town Tavern 76-52. Naxhvillc Chiro 75^-52^; Big B's 54M» 73% Good Games and Series — C Nichols 193. D Brook 181. S Rose 181 C Moore 168. B Cuddahec 204-545. J Lewis 185-508. P Abendroth 179. S Daniels 198. L Tilley 181. B Jones 190. R Haight 194. B Moody 202-203-569 Lakewood's Phil Welch slams an Wield single oh the Maple Valley ptlcber in the Vikings' first game ol the Hastings Invitational In the first game, the Bulldogs got a run off of starting pitcher Welch in the bottom of the seventh to win 8-7 and in the nightcap. Hiatt was the losing pitcher in the 6-54 loss which was called because of darkness. Highlighting the second game was Mike Richardson belting a long solo-home run. The Vikes are now 5-6 on the season and 1-1 in league play. Hastings JV diamond club goes 2-2 in week's action The Hastings junior varsity baseball team scored eight runs in the fifth inning and one in the eighth to defeat Battle Creek Lakeview 11-10, in extra innings, Tuesday, and oring the team's record to 2-r overall and 1-0 in the Twin Valley. Jon Lawrence was lhe winning pitcher going the distance, giving up 10 runs. 12 hits and striking out five. He walked five batters. Lawrence's record is 2-0 this season Josh Storm had a pair of singles for two runs batted in. and Jason Deal and Tom Moore each had a single and two RBI. The junior Saxons had been down 8-0 going into the bottom of the fifth before battling back for the win. Forest Hills Nonhem scored a run in the bottom of lhe seventh to rob lhe Saxons of a victory. April 20. The young Hastings team had led 8-7 until the middle of the six when the junior Huskies scored lhe tying run and went on to score another tn the following inning for a 9-8 win. Deal had three hits, including a double. Joe Rodriguez had a triple, a single and two RBI and Eric Greenfield had a double and two RBI. The junior Saxons notched their first victory of the season with a 16-7 whomping of Plainwell in game one of a doubleheader. April 20. Deal had a double, a single and an RBI and Dean Williams and Rodriguez each had a pair of singles and two RBI. In game two of the double header. Hastings fell 8-2 with the help of four errors tn the game. The young Saxons scored one run in the first and one in the fifth. Lady Lion softball team perfect in SMAA with wins over Olivet The Maple Valley varsity softball team lost both game®, at the Hastings Invitational Softball Tournament Saturday, but cleaned up against Olivet in a double header in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association league earlier in the week. Maple Valley lost to Lakewood 13-12 in the first game of the Hastings Invitational. In the game, Dana Hasselback was 3-4 at the plate and had four RBI. The Lady Lions' first baseman also had 12 putouts defen­ sively. Nichole Kirwin was 1-2 in the game with a triple and an RBI, Joyelle Stine was 1-4 with two RBI and Stacee Hawkins was 1-5 with an RBI double. Kirwin took the loss for lhe Lady Lions, pitching seven innings, giving up three hits and nine walks. She struck out seven. In the consolation game. Maple Valley suffered an 18-1 loss to Hastings. The only score for lhe Lions was Hawkins being brought in on a fielders choice hit by An­ drea Hubka. Stine took the loss, giving up nine hit and 13 walks in lhe five inning game. Earlier in the week, the Lady I Jons took two from Olivet, to raise their SMAA record to 3-0. Maple Valley outscored the Eagles 14-4 in the first game and held on in the second towin 16-15. Kirwin got the win in game one going lhe distance, giving up six hits and striking out seven. Hawkins had and RBI. scored four runs and had five stolen bases. Stine was 3-3 at the plate with three stolen bases and Allison Burpee had three RBI in the game. In the second game. Amanda Green man and Stine both had three RBI and Hopkins and Burpee scored three times each in the five-inning game and walked two. Goff bad three hits for Delton and Elaine Allen had a pair of hits which included a double. Lillibridge. Trish Kotrba. Clarissa Hammond and Stary Hammond. 3200meters; Rachel Hamden. Nichole Moss. Sarah Doele and Sam Latinga. 800-relay; Doele Matteson. Cook and Latinga. 1600meters and Hamden. Doele. Latinga and Matteson. 400-relay. Winners in the double dual against Middleville and Comstock were: Matteson in the shot put. Knauss in the discus and Cook in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles. The relay team of Hamden. Moss, Doele and Latinga won the 800-meters. Hamden. Latinga. Doele and Matteson won lhe 400meters and Doele. Matteson. Latinga and Cook won at 1600-meters. Thursday A.M. Question Marks 78-46. Mancinos 7648; Slow Pokes 72%-5I%; Wcltons 70-54; Something Simple 69-55. Algonquin Farm 69-55; Valley Realty 65 %-58%. Bosleys 63%-60%; Varneys 60-64. Hummers 59%-64%, Leftovers 50-74. Good Games and Series — C. Stuart 188-516; J. McKeough 193-505; N Hummel 190469; P Foote 180459; M Kwasniewski 159-440; B Norris 150438; A Welton 182430; G. Scobey 152430; B. Moore 166421; I. Seebcr l<6-390, N Moucoulis 138-382. L Allen 155-379; C Swmkunas 124-348; F Ruthruff 91-379; K Thomason 175; P. Hamilton 169; A. Allen 165; B Tracy 157; S. Dryer 153; P Godbey 150; N. Totten 147; B Sexton 139 Lions bury three teams in track The Lakewood boys track team defeated Lansing Catholic Central 76 1/2- 51 1/2, to win its first league meet in track and field for the Vikings. The Vikings won eight events in the competition including individual winners: Jared Curtis, long jump. 17 feet, seven inches; Jerry Jordan. 440-yard dash. 57.34; Aaron Raffier, 880-yard run. 2:16.05; Craig Johnson, 330-yard hurdles. 47.03: Mark McNatt, iwo-mile run. 11:08.41 and milerun. 5:07.39. Team winners for the Vikings were Raffier, Rex Menold, Malt and Mark Mc­ Natt. I wo-mile relay. 9:18.04; David Dixon. Jason McNatt, Patrick IXyyle and Jared Cur­ tis. 880-relay. 1:42.88; Matt and Jason McNatt. Raffier and Jordan, mile-relay. Menold finished second in (be mile run at 5:13.33 and lhe two-mile at 11:19.49. Matt McNatt was second in the 440-yard run at 57.8 and John Bauer finished number two in the 330 hurdles at 41.TJ. Jeff Wells, coach of the team, said he was pleased with the way lhe first conference meet came off. "We had lots of help from the entire team," he said. "Everybody is working hard to better their times. "This is a good way to start league action," he said In the Grand Rapids Public School Invitziiooal. Saturday, the Viking boys were one of four Class B schools in a 20 team field and scored 10 points to finish somewhere between 10th and 13th." * Curtis and Dixon combined to place fourth in the long jump with a length of 36* 7*. Malt Swift and Craig Johnson were fourth in the high jump with a combined height of II* 8" and Ed Carpenter and Hummel threw the discus a distance of 220' 7" for a fifth. The relay team of Raffier. Menold and Mark and Mall McNatt finished fourth on the 3200-meter relay. "We took a lot of freshmen and sophomores to this meet and the did exceptionally well." Weils said. "The whole team gave everything they had and that's all the coaches here can ask for.* Cook sets two school records for Delton girls track team Amy Cook set two school track and field records and helped Delton defeat Kalamazoo Hackett 90-37. April 18 and Middleville 75-53 and Comstock 91-37. April 20. Cook set the school's long jump record with a leap of 16 feet, eight inches against Hackett and lhe 100-meter hurdle record in the double dual with a time of 15.8 seconds. Other individual winners versus the Irish were: Brandi Knauss in the discus with a throw of 93' 4": Katie Matteson, shot put. 33* 10 1/2*; Shannon Wertman. high jump. 4'6’ and Cook, long jump and 300-meter hurdles, 16*8 and 51.1 seconds. Winning relay teams were Angie Monday Mixers Three Ponies Tack 82 *649%. Unique Washtub Trio 74%-57%. TM Lassies 74%-57c Miller Real Estate 69%-62%. Sabre Manufacturing 69%-62%. Deweys Auto Body 66%-65%. Hastings Bowl 65%-66%. Michelob 63-69; Jo's Bookkeeping 6l%-70%; Girrbachs 56%-75%. Outward Appearance 56%-75%. Rowdie Giris 52-80 Good Games and Series — D Kelley 201-510; M Wieland 165-463. S VanDenburg 223-546; R Staples 195-525. D Keeler 190-485. R Owens 206-502. A Hall 172-496. J Mercer 176471 Good Games - C Allen 137; P Cooley 168; P Milcher 151; G Gibson 160; M. Snowden 168; S. Dryer 151; M Matson 154; B Anders 162; D. Bums 169. J Kasinsky 160; F Girrbach 173; P Snyder 182; S Nash 163; R Pins 140. D Larsen 175; S Decker 153; M Purdy 146 LIONS...continued from previous page Delton's Rick chosen to All-Academic team Jennifer Rick, a senior at Del ton-Kellogg High School, was recently selected by the Michigan High School Soccer Coaches Association to the All-acedemic Soccer Team. Rick has played four years of varsity soccer for the Panthers and is coached by Dan Anson In her career she has scored 40 goals and had 21 assists. She is nine short of the school record tn goals and four short in assists. She is the team captain of this year's girls soccer team al Dei ton The student/athlete is planning on attending Michigan State University in the fall and studying business and pre-law Jennifer is the daughter of Elwm and Sharon Rick. sprint relay and Bouwens. Taylor. Thompson and Golovich won the 1600-me­ ter relay. In the wipe out of Pennfield lhe first-place finishers were: Jennifer Miiielstacdl in the discus: Emery, shot put; Taylor, high jurx>. 100-meter hurdles; Byrd, long jump. 200and 400-meter dashes: Kangas. 100-meter dash: Bouwens 300-meter hurdles. Leep. 1600-meter ran and Jasmine Harvaih won lhe 3200-meter ran. The relay teams which took first were: Golovich. Smith, Dana Hamilton and Murphy taking the 3200-meier relay and Reed, Hale. Seely and Kangas taking the 400-meter sprint relay �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28, 1994 Hastings Senior Charity Drive a success The student boy's basketbell team leave the floor after a successful effort in their game with the men's faculty. If you listen to the description of events by the players, it sounds like it might hive been two different games. The annual Hastings High Senior Charity Drive featured basketball games between students and faculty, both boys and girls. That we know The formal of the game was one of the few things both sides saw the same way Everyone agreed to thn"* that bouncy round thing into lhe circle of steel hanging on a board at the end of the Hastings High School gym Scores were meaningless with charges and counter charges of "pencil pushing" and lots of allegations of questionable referring. So. there is no way to really know who won either contest. Do you suppose that's the way they wanted it? No one would be quoted, but it seems that when the men s faculty scored a basket, they would be given just one measley point, and when the boys got lucky, they were awarded anywhere from two to five or six points. And that happened MORE than once, they say The words "bias” and "favorites" were beard over and over in the gym In the girls and ladies game, lhe scorekeeper obviously was confused, with points being given to the WRONG people all the time, it is said. There are even rumors of a "great performance" by Cathy Ash in the women's game. Guess who started that rumor9 The other thing that most agree on is that the game was fun for all and went to a good cause. The net outcome of the Senior Charily Drive was a healthy $681, and goes to benefit Love, Inc. Ben Hughes returns down the floor, accompanied by ref Steve Harbison, after a basket by the men's faculty in the charity basketball game Bellevue man sentenced in fatal accident allowing his behavia to continue. "I am not a sadist and 1 do not derive pleasure from punishing people." Shuster said, "but I believe in punishment because I can sec the difference in when we do punish and when we don't." Shuster said that since 1980. Southern has been befae courts in Eaton County on charges that include trespassing, exhibition driving, possessing open alcohol in a motor vehicle, violating a restricted license and driving with an unlawful blood alcohol level. by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A 32-year-old Bellevue num responsible fa killing one man, injuring another and hurting himself in a pickup truck crash while drunk driving last May was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to 40 to 60 months in prison. Circuit Judge Richard Shuster also adered Brian L. Southern to pay a $5,000 The Hastings High School girls warm up waiting for the much slower women's faculty to hit the floor at the Senior Charity Drive basketball game. Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get Read...The a copy at newstands around the county. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. May 18, 1994, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered in­ clude, In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Clearview Properties. Inc.. 1600 N. Green Street, Hastings, Ml. for rezoning of property currently zoned “A” Agricultural to the "C-4" Light Manufacturing and Transportation Services zoning district and to the “R-1" Residential District-Single Family zoning district classification. The property consists of a total of 105 + acres on the South side of M-37 (Middleville Road), about 1/2 mile West of Airport Road in the Township. The application for rezoning seeks to have approx­ imately 50 + acres rezoned to "R-1 "and approximately 55+ acres rezon­ ed to “C-4". Generally, the request is that the Easterly portion of the pro­ perty be rezoned “C-4” and the westerly portion of the property be rezon­ ed "R-1”. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Plan­ ning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the application, the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charier Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan and maps may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons con­ cerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on May 18, 1994. and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford. Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 fine. $3,297.25 in restitution and any medical expenses incurred by lhe injured man. Shuster said he sentenced Southern to prison to punish him, to deter others from committing similar offenses and to protect society from Southern's conduct. "He's not being sentenced today because he drank to excess.... He's being sentenced to prison because he is a danger to others." Shuster said. "It is my belief that there should be responsibility and there should be accountability." Southern was driving west on West Lake road near Cassidy Road May 9 when he lost control of his truck, spun it sideways and rolled it over, according to slate police troopers who investigated the accident. Southern and one of his passengers were injured in the crash. Southern's other passenger. Timothy Avery. 31, of Bellevue, was killed. Troopers said Southern had a blood alcohol level of .24 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Shuster said Southern had been in trouble with the law before the accident. He said he blamed the courts who handled Southern before fa being too lenient with him and In all cases. Southern was ordered to pay fines and costs, but spent no time in jail, the judge said. "What kind of message is mat. not only to the public, but to this young man?" Shuster said. "The system has failed you, Mr. Southern, and you have failed yourself." Shuster said he thinks courts often intellectualizc a way not to have severe punishment. "1 think the people arc fed up with lhe lack of responsibility and lack of severity in lhe courts," the judge said. The judge noted that a yovng American in Singapore will be whipped with a bamboo cane in the near future for committing vandalism. "We are told how primitive that is, how revulsive that is." Shuster said. "It is interesting to compare their rale of crime to ours." Southern told the could he was sorry fa what happened, but that he could not change what occurred. His attorney, Raymond Buffmyer, asked Shuster na to give Southern the maximum TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING Of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HURT DRIVE ROAD IM PRO VEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township of Hope, Barry County, Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public improvements consisting of the paving of Hurt Drive (including the cul-de-sac), a private road within the Longview Point Plat (the "Improve­ ments”), In the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists of the following described lots and parcels of land which are l.anefitted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: Hurt Drive Road Improvement Special Assessment District Those Lots in the Longview Point Plat which abut Hurt Drive (Including the cul-de-sac), with the following permanent parcel numbers. 08-007-190-001-00, 002-00, 003-00, 004-00. 005-00, 006-00, 007-00, 008-00, 009 00, 010-00, 011-00, 012-00, 013-00, 014-00, 016-00, 017-00. 018-00, 019-00, 020-05, 021-00, 022-00, 023-00, 024-00. 025-00, 026-00, 027-00 08-007-020-026-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor of the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion of the cost of said Improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against each benefitted lot and parcel of land In the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE 9TH DAY OF MAY. 1994, AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 S WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058. IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIR­ MATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or parly in interest, or his or her agent. In person or. In the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing. In which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township of Hope. Dated: April 25. 1994 Shirley R. Case. Clerk, Township of Hope sentence. Southern's is a "difficult" case to deal with. Buffmyer said. He asked Shuster to look beyond the usual sentencing factors of punishment and protecting society and consider "what is necessary and what is appropriate." Buffmyer pointed out tbit Southern was also in the accident. He suffered a head injury and probably would have died without the help of modern medical technology, his attorney said. Buffmyer also said that the man who died was one of Southern's best friends. "He feels terrible about ending the life of one of his best friends." Buffmyer said. "He has to carry that fa lhe rest of his life." He said Southern has not been a "non­ constructive" person. He's just "a young man who's made a mistake and will live with it the rest of his life," Buffmyer said. Chief Assistant Prosccula David Gilbert told lhe court he thought the maximum sentence was justified in this case because the crime was "heinous.” He said that even if alcohol had not been involved. Southern's conduct could be labeled as "gross negligence." He also pointed out that through plea bargaining, Southern reduced the charges against him from two 15-year felonies to one five-year charge. Mickey Cousino. of Mothers Against Drunk Drivings Barry County chapter, also urged Shuster to give Southern lhe maximum sentence possible, saying he should be held accountable fa his decision to dnnk and drive. v "As concerned citizens wc must stop the crime of drinking and driving,” Cousino said. "It's really not too much to ask someone to spend lime fa taking the life of another person." Southern pleaded no contest in March to a charge of causing an incapacitating injury. His plea was made as pan of an agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecuta agreed to drop other charges pending against Southern, including a count of manslaughter with a mota vehicle and causing a death while driving under lhe influence of liqua. AAA Region 8 rejects Barry The Region 8 Area Agency on Aging this week denied admittance to Barry County which had asked to be considered as a member. The denial was based on financial reasons, said Barry County Commissioner Mark Doster. He explained that because of the stale funding formula. Region 8 would not receive any additional administrative funds if it serviced Barry County. Region 8 already serves Kent. Allegan. Ionia. Lake. Mason. Mecosta. Montcalm. Newago and Osceola counties. Regia al AAAs are the administrative bodies that distribute state and federal funding for senior citizen programs. The move dashes hopes that Barry County could receive its state and federal funding fa senia citizen programs through Region 8 rather than Region 3. Barry, as well as St. Joseph and Branch counties, has been at odds with Region 3 fa several years. County officials have indicated they believe Barry County will receive better planning and services for local senior citizens if the switch could be made to Region 8. However. Doster said, members of Region 8's Governing Board encourage Barry County to try to apply pressure on slate legislators to change the state funding formula to the regional AAAs. As it stands. Region 3 would continue to keep Barry's share of administrative funding, even if it See AAA, continued on page 16 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. April 28, 1994 — Page 15 TO THE WINNERS OF THE... BANNER SECRETARY CONTEST 'S .1 RUTH SAGER LAURENE RUGG PATTI OAKLAND Gull Harbor Marine Viatec Dr. Caldwell Orthodontist A/so Congratulations to all the other nominees... Maureen Scobey, JCPenney Co. Kay Acker, Hastings Adult Education Penny Musser, E.W. Bliss Beth Gidley, Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Sue Gleason, U.S. Army U.T.ES. ■ LaRita George, Hastings Adult Education Paula Allerding, Southeastern Elementary (Hastings) Marva Shumway, Barry Co. Solid Waste Oversight Committee Lori Linsea, CDI Angela Ell wood, E.W Bliss Patricia Ann Wren, Wren Funeral Home, Inc Brenda Shoup, Miller Real Estate Christine Anderson, Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Pat Vaughan, Thomapple Development Anne Wilcox, State Farm Insurance Fran Brown, Yankee Springs Rec Area Karen Secord, Thomapple-Kellogg Schools Sylvia Longstreth, JCPenney Co Betty Pierce, The Hecker Agency Chris Bebeau, Bony Co. Road Commission Mary Ranguette, JCPenney Co. Merry Jo Hause, National Bank of Hastings Joanne Bailey, JCPenney Co. Marcia Ingram, JCPenney Co. Kathy Shay, 56-1 District Court Brenda Rumtnins, JCPenney Co. 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Michigan, Hastings 945-2474 (3) ’5.00 Gift Certificates i "In the heart of Hastings" 102 E. State St., Hastings ; W$g| 945-9572 (3) Pairs of Concept Earrings and Jewelry Earrings �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, April 28. 1994 Hastings man to go on trial May 9 for sex offense An April 28 final pre-trial was scheduled for a 29-year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a girl under 13 years old in September A May 9 trial is scheduled for Carl E. Kidder. Kidder is charged with two counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly sexually penetrating the girl. He also faces a count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with lhe girl. Kidder stood mute to those charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf In other recent court business: • Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of a 44-year-oid Muskegon man accused of stalking a Hasungs woman in February. Ronald E. Hulben faces a charge of aggravated stalking, punishable by up to five years in prison or a $ 1.000 fine, or both. A May 19 pre-trial was set. • A 31-year-old Hastings man accused of delivering marijuana and methamphetamine in the fall pleaded guilty to one of those charges. Franklin E. Decker pleaded guilty to a charge of delivering marijuana in exchange for the prosecutor dropping another charge of delivering marijuana and a charge of delivering methamphetamine. Delivering marijuana is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Delivering methamphetamine carries a maximum sentence of seven years in prison COURT NEWS: or a $5,000 fine, or both. Decker told the court during his plea that a friend asked him in October to get her some marijuana. He had it delivered to him and she picked it up. he said. He was arrested a couple of months later, he said. Sentencing was set for May 5. • A May 23 trial was scheduled for a 31ycar-old Freeport woman accused of delivering marijuana in November. A May 12 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Tamera M. Spaulding. She is charged with three counts of delivering marijuana, a charge punishable bv up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Spaulding stood mule to lhe charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. • A 26-ycar-old Pontiac man who admitted to driving drunk in July was sentenced to three to five years in prison. Robert E. Schmidt also was fined $5,000. Schmidt pleaded guilty in March to drunk driving, second offense, as part of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop the other charges pending against Schmidt. He was facing charges of driving with a AAA continued from page 14 left the agency. Doster said local officials will be contacting legislators about the matter. County officials said they also hope to meet with Goy. John Engler. Commissioners Sandy James, Orvin Moore and Doster, plus Barry COA Director Tammy Pennington, attended the Region 8 meeting Monday in Grand Rapids. James said Pennington made a fine presentation to plead Barry's case for acceptance into Region 8. “We received a great deal of sympathy, however, they voted to deny our admittance." Doster said Tuesday. "Emotionally, they wanted to be able to help us serve our seniors better but financially they felt it was a bad decision at this time." IXister said Region 8 members wondered why Barry didn't get the votes around and change the AAA (in Region 3) to make it habitable and take charge of it." He said they expressed surprise when they learned that the voting in Region 3 is based on the population of elder citizens, which leaves lhe counties of Barry. Branch and St. Joseph collectively in lhe minority. Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, the other Region 3 members, have a total of 16 votes on a board of 26 members. In the Region 8 structure, each county has two votes. "Ours is structured so that the three counties who want to leave are still in the minority," Doster said. "Calhoun and Kalamazoo can dominate...They (Region 8 members) thought that was extraordinary. In their district Kent is the larges*, and could dominate, but Kent only has two votes.” Commissioner Marjorie Radant said she was surprised that the AAA regions in the stale are not required to have the same structures. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore commented that the Region 8 meeting had a large attendance and was vibrant and upbeat and awards were presented. "It was not like any Area Agency meeting I've ever attended. This was very positive and very upbeat." Moore said. suspended license, second offense, and being a habitual offender, third offense. Schmidt told the court during his plea that he had been drinking al his ex-girlfriend's house in Dowling. They started to fight, he said, and he left the house. He was later pulled over by police. Schmidt said he had a blood alcohol level of .26 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicaied. • A 21-year-old Delton man who admiued resisting a state police trooper during a traffic stop in February was sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison. Todd L Leinaar also sentenced to 90-day imprisonment on a charge of drunk driving. The sentences are to be served concurrently. Leinaar pleaded guilty to the two charges as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of driving with a suspended license, second offense. He told the court during his plea that he was contacted by the trooper while driving on Kellogg School Road. Leinaar said he drank a fifth-and-a-half of Black Velvet just prior to that. The trooper gave him a breathalyzer test, which he failed, be said. When the trooper tried to arrest him. however, he pushed the officer and there was a scuffle, be said. • A June 6 trial was scheduled for a 27year-old Nashville man accused of drunk driving and resisting a police officer in February. A May 26 final pre-trial also was scheduled for Brian D. Kienutske. He is charged with drunk driving, a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail or a $100 to $500 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of resisting an officer, a highcourt misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $ 1,000 fine. In addition, he is accused of being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum sentences possible by ooe-and-a-half times. He stood mute to the charges in March, and not guilty pleas were entered on bis behalf. • A 17-year-old Dowling resident stood mute to charges of breaking into a Barry Township home and possessing stolen property. Not guilty pleas were entered on Jesse J. Barnes' behalf. “DressedTo Sell” The Video Barnes is charged with breaking into an occupied dwelling on Gurd Road, a charge punishable by up to 15 years in prison Barnes also faces a count of attempting to receive or conceal more than $100 in stolen property, which carries a maximum sentence of two-and-a-half years in prison or a $1,250 fine, or both A May 19 prc-tnal was scheduled. • A 23-ycar-old Middleville man convicted in March of destroying more than $100 in furniture at an acquaintance s house was sentenced to nine months in jail and four years of probation Judge Shuster also ordered Robert D Kidder to pay $390 in restitution and $3,000 in fines and costs. Shuster told Kidder during sentencing that he had better change his ways or he would work his way into prison. "You're going to shape up. Were not going to put up with this nonsense." Shuster said. Kidder told Shuster that when he was arrested, he had a lot of growing up to do He said jail has done that for him. Kidder pleaded guilty in March to maliciously destroying more than $100 worth of furniture at an acquaintance's home in February. He pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. Call...lhe Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 COCKATIELS 2 PAIR OF young breeders with cages and boxes $125/each. Also babies $25/each. 891-1037._________ FREE KITTENS TO GOOD HOME, call 367-4733 after 4 pm. Miscellaneous ADOPTION DEB AND DILL HOPE TO WELCOME ANOTHER BABY to our Maine home. We’re searching for a birth­ mother who wants lhe mutual repect A trust of an open adop­ tion. Call Dale, our adoption consultant, 1-800-301-2229. 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Banner CLASSIFIEDS THE IONIA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES has approximately $ 11,000. to contract for home­ maker services to work with families in the areas of child care, home management, nutri­ tion. and support. Anyone inter­ ested in bidding on this contract, contact Louise Wing, Admini­ strative Assistant, at (616) 527-5248 by May 2,1994 What kind of fashion state­ ment will your home make on the seller's market? To set the stage for a premier showing, list with the CENTURY 21* system. We ll lend you our Dress Your House for Success videotape with hot tips on how to accentuate In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a count of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling and a count of causing malicious destruction to a building AU the charges stem from the same incident. Kidder told the court during his plea that be went to his acquaintance s home to ask for money that she owed him He said the woman told him she did not owe him money and refused to give him any. Kidder said he then broke lhe womans end table. • A 23-year-old Battle Creek woman accused of breaking into a Johnstown Township home had a June 20 trial set for her. FULL OR PARTIME sit with elderly lady, in exchange for wages, room and board. Call 1-698-6353. _________________ GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan between 7 -19. to compete in this yean 4th annual 1994 Lans­ ing Pageants. Over 520,000. in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-Pageant Exl.291). (1-800-724-3268).___________ HELP WANTED waitresses, waiters and dishwashers. Apply at the County Seat Lounge. 128 S. Jefferson, Hastings._______ LOCAL FACTORY outlet looking to fill fulltime customer service positions. Starting $1,680.00 a month. Company training provided, no expriencc ncccessary, profit sharing. Call between 11:00-5:00 Hastings 948-8456 or loma 527-5800. SUBWAY OF HASTINGS is accepting applications for permanent part-time position Must be at least 18. apply in person. 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Garage Sale AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC PRESENTS PORCELAIN DOLLS BY A CREATIVE AREA ARTIST. SPECIAL SHOWING! APRIL 38, 10A-M-6P-M. UNIQUE AND GORGEOUS. Other collecti­ bles - jewelry, furniture and glass at speial prices. Delton. M-43, 623-8900. GARAGE/YARD SALE 100’s of items from 5 families. Satur­ day April 30th, 10:00-6:00? Sunday May 1st 10:00-?. Furni­ ture, chain, rockers, shelves, tables, lamps, couch, clothing, ladies &. mens. Ski clothes, skis, infant clothing, car scat, toys. Free standing wood burner w/all accessories, 40” gas stove, lawn roller, wheel barrow, riding mower, snow blower, ping pong table, household items, calcula­ tor, tape recorder and more! PLEASE-NO EARLY SALES. Saturday, 736 N. Broadway (at Colfax) Hastings. One block north of flashers at State Rd. park on Colfax. Thank You CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our grati­ tude for all the prayers and kind­ ness at lhe time of Lester's pass­ ing. The many cards, flowers, memorial contributions and food are appreciated. A special thanks to Hastings Ambulance for their quick response, Pennock Hospital. Dr. Wildern for their kindness and care. Also to Pastor Jim Fox for his support and comforting words. A big thank you to the ladies at Hope United Methodist Church for the luncheon. The care and concern will always be remembered. The Lester ____________Reynolds Family. CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank Pennock Emergency, Dr. Brasseur and Dr. Wildern for their care, also the kind and caring nurses on 2nd floor during my illness. And al! my family and friends for their cards, flowers and visits. God bless you, ___________ Flora Reynolds THE FAMILY OF HENRIETTA GILLETT would like to thank everyone who was supportive during her illness and passing. To the Thomapple Manor for the kindness that was shown. Many thanks for the prayers, cards, flowers, food, and help. To the Wren Funeral Home for their kindness and caring. To the pallbearers, we thank you. To lhe Reverend Kenneth Vaught for his comforting words. The ladies who put on lhe luncheon at lhe V.F.W. in Nash­ ville after lhe funeral. May God Bless you all. Velma McDonald &. Family Doris Lester A Family Kenneth A Beverly Hill A Family Richard A Betty Johnson A Family Richard A Violet Tolles A Family � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-05-05.pdf eff6f2f6bab860cf4e5b3f2b7fe55b83 PDF Text Text ' ’•rvr Rotary honors top local students Five announce for Bender's seat Sen. Welborn hanging up boots See Page 3 See Page 5 See P'-^e 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HastingsDANNER VOL. THURSDAY. MAY 5. 1994 J. NO 10 News Briefs Anti-strike law 1st Friday focus Gordon Christensen, a longtime government, sociology and economics teacher M Delton H ^h School, will be guest speaker a: the neat First Friday forum May 6 at the Thomas Jefferson Hail, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Chriatenacn will talk about the State Legislature's recent passage of a law to Knut teachers' collective bargaining rights and to put some teeth in a law that forbids teachers to strike. The bill, pass­ ed by the Republican-controlled House and Senate, was signed earlier this week by Gov John Engler. 11 would dock teachers' pay for each day they are on stnke and would enable school boards io implement their "last best offer" if mediation efforts fail in contract negotiations. Chruocown will talk about whr might be expected after the bill becomes law. He aho will take up questions about how tt ifTH a'Ivc! the quality of education and aboi» whether k b evidence of (he OOP gouqi on a ”umon busting'* tear. Christensen has been a Political Ac­ tion Committee delegate for the Michigan Education Association ind he serves as vice president of Region IV. A veteran of the Korean War with a foar-year hitch in the U.S. Marines, he also was a Vietnam War draft coumtor. The Lunch and Learn forums, snon sored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, are held at noon on the first Friday of each moocn. Those planning to onetsd may bring their own lunches. Cof­ fee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. County Board 8th District race open No one has filed yet for a chance at representing District 8 on the Barry County Board of Commissioners in the Aug. 2 primary election. District 8 represents Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township. District 8 incumbent Mark Doster, a Republican, is not seeking re-election to the county post, but is putting in a bid for State Representative from the 87th District. The seven other county board incumbents have filed for re-election. Three of those seven have challengers to date. The deadline to submit a nominating petition is 4 p.m. May 10 at the County Clerk's office. Republican Tim Burd again will try to unseat Republican incumbent Orvin Moore in the District 5 race. Burd lost by four votes in bis primary bid in 1992. Former commissioner Emmet Herrington, also a Republican, has thrown his hat into the ring against Republican incumbent Ethel Boze in District 7. Jim Bailey, another Republican, has filed to run against incumbent Republican Gordon Fuhr in District 4. Other incumbents, all Republican, who have filed to run again are Marjorie Radant of District 1. Robert Wenger of District 2, Sandy James of District 3 and Lew Newman of DiMrict 6. City dedicates new water plant The city's new water treatment plant was dedicated by city officials Monday will; a ribbon cutting, open txyise and tour of the facility Tha-Jew. S22, million plant is.expected to procees and pjritfy)our rrJbor. gallons of water p day. Mayor Mary Lou Gray noted that the ceremony also locked off Water Quality Awareness Week. More than 200 visitors were Chamber dinner will be May 12 James M. Zorbo. owner of a business consulting firm in Battle Creek, wll be guest speaker at the annual Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce dirtier Thursday evening. May 12. at the Hastings Country Club Zorbo will talk about ways for businesses to become more competitive and increase their market share and he will stress the need to carve their own special niche in the global market place. Zorbo is scheduled to speak at about 8:15 p.m. The evening will begin with a cash bar at 6 p.m. and dinner at 7. Immediately after dinner, the annual chamber awards u ill be handed out. In­ cluded will be the Quarterly Service Award and a special presentation to the Downtown Development Authority for completion of the •’Streetscape” propct. Tickets for the dinner are $18 apiece and they may be obtained at the local Chamber of Commerce office or through any chamber board member. Mora NEWS BRIEFS, page 2 treated to refreshments, which included, naturally, a glass of water Director of Public Services Jaff Mansfield said. *We were overwhelmed by the positive comments from the public. They said the don't have stains and discoloration of clotlies. We thought it would take longer for them to notice.* Hotel will make way for theater expansion AAA to have hearing May 20 The Area Agency of Aging-Region LU will hold a public hearing session for the 1993 annual implementation plan Fri­ day. May 20. at the Barry County Commissaon on Aging. 120 North Michigan AVe.. Hastings, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. AU fiaalides are barrier free. Those who require any special assistance may contact the Area Agency at (616) 327-4321 or 1-600-272-1167. 10 days prior io the scheduled hearing date. Region III is the Area Agency on Ag­ ing serving Barry. Branch. Calhoun. Kalamazoo and St. Joseph counties. The information to be presented May 20 relates to program development, the budget and services contracted through the Area Agency A copy of the proposed annual plan win be available for review ten days prior to the scheduled hearing dates at the hearing locations. Written comments will be accepted until May 31. and may be mailed to Carolyn Vanderbush. Plan­ ner, Area Agency of Aging-Region III. 1135 Cox's Drive, Suite 1-C. Portage. Mich 49002 PRICE 25’ Ethel and Richard Groos were awarded the Barry County Bar Association's Liberty Bel Award Wednesday. Pictured are (from left) Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster, Barry Countv Probate Judge Richard Shaw. Ethel Groos. Richard Groos. Erica Augenstein, Margaret Coleman. Tom Groos. Cahssey Augenstein and Dave Coleman Couple wins Liberty Bell award The Barry County Bar Association presented its 1994 Liberty Bell Award Wednesday to Richard and Ethel Groos for their outstanding citizenship. Judge Richard Shaw of Barry County's Probate Court presented the award to the couple in the Barry County Circuit Courtroom. He said the award was being presented to both because they have worked as a team for many years to make Hastings a nicer place to live. Richard Groos is chairman of the board at Viking-Tyden in Hastings. The couple participated in millage campaigns, developed fiction and non­ fiction reading lists for Hastings Middle School and they are developing a program for placing works of art in the new Probate Courtroom, Shaw sa*i. He said the team served for 10 years on the Hastings Library Board and helped convert the old post office into the presentday library. The team also worked on the United Way board since 1956, spent 12 years on the Hastings School Board and has been on the Pennock Hospital Board since 1960. he said The couple has encouraged employees of the Viking Corporation to be active in the community, as well. Shaw said. Barry Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster, who presided over the award ceremony, said Richard and Ethel Groos are people of character, integrity and responsibility. ' 1 want to thank Dick and Ethel for all the things they have been to this community." he said. Shuster said the family's involvement in the community has been so complete that there was hardly any major project in Hastings' history that the Groos or Tyden family members had not been involved in. They were presented with the Liberty Bell plaque and the family was taken to lunch at the County Seal. Facelift begins at Tyden Park in Hastings Work has begun on the facelift project for Tyden Park. Workers from Cycon Enterprises of Hudsonville started moving dirt about a week and a half ago, according to Hastings Director of Public Services. Plans call for a new sand volleyball court running next to and parallel to Broadway, a second picnic pavilion, construction of three new tennis and two new basketball courts, a hard surface walkway, bleachers by the courts and landscaping and berms Mansfield said the new courts will be regulation size, something that had been lacking in the tennis courts. The project is the result of the city winning a $75,000 grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The city had to put up a S25.OOO match by David T. Young Editor If all goes as planned, the Hastings Hotel on West Slate Street will be destroyed next fall to make way for expansion of the neigh­ boring movie business. Harry and Deb Dorcy, owners of the Cin­ ema I and II. were given the go-ahead Friday from the Downtown Development Authority Board, which will pay the costs of demolition for the hotel and an adjacent office building. The Dorcys, who plan to add two more theater screens. Ill and IV. must bring a letter of latent to proceed with the project to the May 9 meeting of the City Council. The DDA decided Friday against having the historic hotel remodeled, as proposed by Nashville developer Jeff Beebe, who wanted to turn the now abandoned building into a combinations of apartments, offices and a restaurant. . Mayor Mary Lou Gray, a member of the DDA Board, said there were too many "iffy" things in Beebe's proposal, particularly with financing the project. She acknowledged that all the board had from, the Dorcys so far was verbal commitment from their prospective backers. "There are still some loose ends, but someone has to take the first step." Gray said. Fellow member Jim Brown added. "Ev­ erybody's got good intentions, but nobody's put their money where their mouth is (yet). The Dorcys have a verbal commitment of fi­ nancing, but we haven't seen anything from anybody." The decision to have the more than 100year-old hotel destroyed came after the DDA was asked by the Bureau of Michigan History, Stale Historic Preservation Office, to rehabilitate it. Kathryn B. Eckert, state historic preserva­ tion officer, said in a letter, "The Hastings Hotel appears to be eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places and ev­ ery effort should be made to preserve this historic building. Built in 1886-1887. this building appears to be Hastings most important surviving 19th century hotel building and is one of the major landmark buildings in the city's downtown." She added that according to law. the DDA must preserve any public facility or building within the district that has historical signifi­ cance. But Larry Kornstadt. chairman of the DDA Board, wrote a letter to the state agency, saying that rehabilitating the aban­ doned hotel would be too costly "I feel that the DDA members have done everything we can to preserve the building ." he said at the special board meeting Friday afternoon. He tiaid that legal opinion from the city at­ torney held that the DDA must preserve only those buildings listed on the State Register of Historical Sites. The hotel is eligible, but not listed. Esther Walton, a local historian and for­ mer Hastings City Councilwoman said. "I had hoped that the DDA would lean toward preserving the hotel, unless it is so struc­ turally unsound that it has to be demol­ ished." She said that if the hotel is demolished, it will change the appearance of the down­ town. which includes the century-old court­ house across the street from the hotel. "If we want to be concerned about the ambience of the downtown, we have to be careful about what we take out." she said. Gray replied. "I think wc all care about how the downtown looks. It really is a tough situation for all of us (on the DDA Board) who lean toward demolition. But when prospective customers toured the hotel, they saw extensive costs for remodeling and dropped out. "This winter has taken a dramatic toll on the hotel." she added. "I really don't think it can be saved." Kornstadt added. “I think we've looked at every conceivable thing we could do with this building... The cost has been the prob­ lem." The DDA inherited the building in 1992 after it was closed. The historic structure had fallen into a state of disrepair and was home to people who could not afford other housing before it was finally condemned and closed. Despite the presentation of several proposals, it has been sitting idle since. The DDA last January approved plans for demolition of the hotel and putting up a Country Inn in its place. However, Dick DcnUyl of Holland and Juergcn Nitzsche of Hastings decided against the idea late in February, leaving the board to consider plans by Beebe and the Dorcys. Deb Dorcy. before the board approved the Dorcys' project proposal, said. "If it's able to be saved, then save it. Otherwise, we want a shot at this project.” In a letter to the DDA Board, the Dorcys said they will not be able to begin construc­ tion of the addition to the theater until September. They said they hope to have it finished by Thanksgiving. See HOTEL, continued page 16 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5. 1994 News Briefs: Legislative Coffee is May 9 The next monthly Legislative Coffee session has been scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday. May 9. al the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Jack Welborn. Slate Rep. Bob Bender and Mark Howe, a representative from Congressman Vem Ehlers* office, are expected to be on hand to talk about current issues or to at­ tempt to deal with any concerns consti­ tuents may wish to discuss. The Legislative Coffee series, open to all Barry County citizens, is sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Bernard Society to meet Tuesday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday. May 10. at the Delton Kellogg media center. The program will be on ’ Michigan Logging of Old Times” by Dorothy Texter. Coffee and cookies will be served. The public is welcome. Local post office leads food drive Historian to speak at Charlton Park The Hastings Post Office will spearhead a food drive Saturday. May 14. Letter carriers will collect donated food items left in or near residents' mailboxes on that day Non-perishable iler.-a only are requested. All of the food will be donated to Love Inc. of Barry County, which will distribute it to the needy. Postmaster Joyce Bender said that food drives that day also will be spon­ sored by post offices at Bedford. Clover­ dale. Delton. Dowling. Nashville and Vermontville. All of these post offices, including Hastings, will have boxes in the lobby for deposit of additional items of non­ perishable food. Historian Larry Massie will present "Adventures in Michigan's Past" at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12. in the church basement at Charlton Park The free, public program is being sponsored by the Willard G. and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation. Massie, who is from Allegan, will tell true stories about Michigan’s cultural past, from the Native Americans to the immigrants. He and his wife. Priscilla, are authors of numerous books on Michigan history . Their books will be available for pur­ chase during the evening or anytime at the Charlton Park Gift Shop. There will he a dessert potluck, so those who plan to attend are asked to br­ ing their favorite sweet item. Those planning to attend the program should call Wendy Tatar at 945-3775 so she can have an idea of how many to expect. Auction to help animal shelter A benefit auction for the new county animal shelter is planned for 1 p.m. Saturday at the former EBI Breathru building at 2500 Nashville Road, south of Hastings. The location of the new animal shelter has not been determined yet. The "celebrity " auction will include items from Montcl Williams. Roseanne Arnold, Ted Nugent, the cast of •’Mur­ phy Brown” and "China Beach." Vince Gill. Edward Asner, Loni Anderson, Billy Joel, Steve Manin, the San Fran­ cisco 49ers, Bill Cosby. Rosemary Wells. Joan Embery. Arnold Palmer. Bret "Hitman” Hart. Carl Levin. Amy Grant, Linda Blair and Joe Diffie. Other hems metade some furniture 1 .for the old ^wm Jki^w bmJdteg. . miscellaneous office equipment and jewelry. Also planned for Saturday is a "parade of the animals.' * The auction will be conducted by L & E Auction Services. Exchange luncheon slated for May 13 The Exchange Club of Hastings will be host for the annual Michigan Week luncheon at noon Friday, May 13. at the Leason-Sharpe Hall, Presbyterian Church. Hastings. The local service organization also will announce the winner of its annua) ’’Book of Golden Deeds" award at the luncheon. inclu&d at the event will be the mayor, .ouncil members and other offinals from the City of Petoskey, which will vian as pan of Mayor Exchange Day. The speaker for the luncheon will be from the West Michigan Tourist Council. Members from all local service organizations arc invited, as is the public. Reservations may be made by calling Louise Hutchins at 945-4586 by Monday. May 9. Habitat building its 6th new home 'Yard of the Month* planned again Habitat for Humanity has begun to build its sixth new home in Barry Coun­ ty. this one in Hastings, on West Clinton Street The house will be occupied by Denise and Doug Jennett. who will join the Habitat volunteers in constructing the home. Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit Christian organization that builds de­ cent, affordable housing and sells it at cost to low-income families, insisting that the beneficiaries join in the work Pal Wagner recently resigned as direc­ tor of the Barry County chapter after ser­ ving for six years. Howard Thaler is president of the Habitat Board. For more information about die organization or to make a donation, call Pat Engle at 945-9166 The Thomapplc Garden Club again will be selecting the "Yard of the Month" this summer, beginning this month. Yards within the city of Hastings will be judged each month and winner* will have a traveling plaque in their yards for that month. The committee, chaired by Joyce Towne and Agnes McPharlin. will judge the yard entries on neatness and balance. Other committee members are Lots Roush. Margaret Snyder and Margaret Tripp Those interested in having their yards judged may call 945 9606. 945-5152 or 945-1290. Government Day set for May 10 Tlx annual Close Up/Govemmcnt Day for Hastings and Delton high schools is scheduled for Tuesday . May 10. at the Barry Intermediate School District. Students will meet people who work in government, listen to them explain their careers and ask questions. They will learn about how city, county and township governments work. The day is structured into segments of about 50 minutes each. In each, the students can select one of s'X govern­ ment representatives to meet. B1SD Superintendent Thomas Mohler also said he plans to have representatives from county and stale political parties, the county prosecutor's office and the Joint Economic Development Commis­ sion on hand to talk. Students participating also will .get a lunch break at the Episcopal Parish House in Hastings. Senior High Giris Tea will be Friday The General Federation of Women's Clubs. Hastings branch, will entertain Hastings High School girls and their mothers for the 48th annual Senior High Giris Tea at I p.m. Friday at the First United Methodist Church. Fellowship Hall. Bette Fockler of Gun Lake will present a one-woman drama. "Kitty. My Rib." The 10 Hastings High School seniors honored by the Hastings Rotary Club include (top. from left) Luke Haywood. Erin Homing. Tracy Reynolds. Joe Bender. Travis Williams. and (bottom, from left) Lori MeKeough, Nicole Cookfin, Scott Krueger. Jenny Blair, and Theresa Kelty Rotary honors outstanding *94 students J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice Ten Hastings High School seniors were honored for their scholastic and extra-curricu­ lar accomplishments at the 33rd annual Ro­ tary Honors Convocation Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings. The students were Joseph R. Bender, son of Jack and Cindy Bender of Hastings: Jennifer J. Blair, daughter of Dan and Ixrie Blair of Hastings: Nicole M. Cookiin. daughter of Earl and Joyce Cookiin of Hastings: Luke Haywood, son of Larry and Ellen Haywood of Hastings'. Erin Homing, daughter of Bill and Barb Homing of Hastings. Theresa L. Kelly, daughter of Stephen and Susan Kelly of Dowling; Scott Krueger, stxi of Bruce and Deb Krueger of Hastings; Lori T. McKeough. daughter of Ed and Sue McKcough of Hastings; Tracy Reynolds, daughter of Mike and Jan Reynolds of Hastings, and Travis Williams, son of David and Mary Williams of Hastings. The students represent a diverse group, whose future plans arc equally divergent. Joseph Bender, this year's senior class president, next fall plans to attend Michigan State University, where he will major in so­ cial relations. Then he wants to enroll tn law school, with the goal of becoming a lawyer and possibly a judge. Bender's high school activities include high school band drumtMor, Symphonic Band. Jazz Band (leadlalfc). District 10 Honors Band, National Hcpor Society, Key Club. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Interna­ tional Club, Varsity Club. Interact (vice president), varsitv golf and various school musicals. He was the recipient of the Twin Valley Scholar/Athlete Award and an aca­ demic letter. His community activities include Republi­ can Party campaign worker, co-chair of Hast­ ings Chautauqua, and member of his church's youth group. He works part-time at the River Bend Golf Course and will work for the Department of Natural Resources this summer. Jennifer Blair plans to attend Western Michigan University this fall to study social work with the intention of possibly working in the juvenile court system. Her high school activities include Interact, Senior Charity Drive, Prom Committee. Homecoming Court, Fellowship of Chris­ tian Athletes. Junior Class officer. Student Her community activities include church youth group. Crop Walk and YMCA soccer. Theresa Kelly will attend Michigan State University. Her major is landscape ar­ chitecture. She hopes to obtain her master s degree at MSU before seeking employment with a large architectural firm. She hopes eventually to own her own landscaping busi­ ness. Her school activities include Business Pro­ fessionals of America (secretary in 10th grade). Future Farmers of America (FFA re­ porter in 12th grade). Career Shadowing. Student Leadership Fonim. Top 10. National Honor Society, varsity basketball and varsity softball. She was the recipient of numerous regional awards and one state award through the BPA. She received first place at districts and second place at regionals through FFA. She was scholar-athlete of the year for Hastings this year, was Exchange Club Student of the Month and won three academic letters. Her community activities include Walk for Warmth and Visiting Elders. Scott Krueger will attend either MSU or U-M. majoring in mechanical engineering with the goal of becoming an engineer. His school activities include Youth in Government. Student Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Varsity Club (vice president one year). National Honor Society (secretary/treasurer two years). International Club. Interact, soccer (lettered 11 th and 12th grades, most valuable player 10th grade), and Twin Valley Scholar/Athlcte. He received two academic letters and is a National Merit Scholarship finalist. His community activities include youth group in his church. American Youth Soccer Organization. Hugh O Brien Youth Leader­ ship, Boys' State, Exchange Club Youth of the Month and Rotary Youth leadership Fo­ rum. Lori McKeougb will attend St. Mary's College in the fall. She probably will major in biology. Her school activities include Key Club (president). Interact (president). International Club (president), Humanities Club (president). National Honor Society. Quiz Bowl. Varsity Club, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Ski Club and Top 10. She is the recipient of an acaocmic letter. Her community activities include Twin Val­ ley Scholar/Athlcte. Republican campaign worker, and co-chair of Hastings Chautauqua. Tracy Reynolds will major in elemen­ tary education at Western Michigan Univer­ sity. Her school activities include Positive Council. Varsity Club. Students Against Drunk Driving, Europe Club. Yearbook (Student Life Editor), Project Close Up. fifth grade camp counselor, cross country (captain), track, and wrestling (manager). Her community activities include long­ term planning committee for the Barry Intermediate School District, church youth group, church choir. Vacation Bible School teacher, YMCA playground "counselor. School Improvement Committee for Barry Intermediate School District. Rotary Leadership Weekend, summer softball, and Slate Teen Bible Conference. She was the recipient of the Sleight Ixadership Award. Nicole Cookiin will enroll al the Uni­ versity of Michigan and will study actuarial science and education. Her high school activities include ninth and 10th grade class president. National Honor Society. Key Club (vice president in 10th and 11th grade). Interact, Fellowship of Christian Athletes. International Club (secretary in 12th grade). Varsity Club. Quiz Bowl. Student Forum. Twin Valley Student Exchange. Homecorning Court, International Club (secretary in 12th grade), and varsity golf. She was the recipient of three academic letter* Her community activities include being a member of St. Rose of Lima Church, YMCA golf teacher. Twin Valley Scholar/Athlcte. coordinator/fzshion show fund-raiser for the Barry County Child Abuse Council and Service Club volunteer. Luke Haywood will major in animal science and dairy management at Michigan State University with the intention erf even­ tually managing his family's dairy business. His high school activities include Future Fanners of America, (chapter president, re­ gional president, and state president). Student Council (vice president this year and last). Varsity Club (president. secret ary/treasurer). National Honor Society (president one year). Key Club, and Interact. Fellowshipjof Chris? tian Athlete*. varshy track (captain one year), the JV and freshman football teams, and the marching and concert bands. His community activities include 4-H, youth group of his church, and Twin Valley Scholar/Athlete. Haywood also is the recipi­ ent of numerous awards through the FFA. Erin Horning will attend Michigan Slate University in the fall and work toward a de­ gree in elementary education. Her school activities include Students Against Drunk Driving. Travel Cub, Drama Cub. Interact. Key Club, Quiz Bowl. Na­ tional Honor Society. Jazz Band, Solo & Ensemble Festival, and pit orchestra. Peers. Travel Cub (president). Humanities Cub. Pep Band. Marching Band. National Honor Society and track. Her community activities include: First Presbyterian Church Jazz Band, Jazz Octet. Pit Orchestra for three musicals and two ixxxrs bands. (Se< STUDENTS, axrt. mce 161 National Day of Prayer set e A local observance of the National Day of Prayer will be held from 12:20 to 12:40 p.m. today. Thursday, May 5, on the Barry County Courthouse steps in Hastings. The day has been observed on the first Thursday of every May since 1988, when President Ronald Reagan signed a law setting that date. Congress passed a law recognizing such a day in 1952 and President Harry Truman signed it. but no specific date was set Though "neither a state nor the federal government can set up a church." organizers of the day maintain that government should be hostile to religion or seek to eliminate religious content from public forums. The organizers, led by Joyce Kelly, hold that "all people, whether in their capacities as government officials, ■cachers. neighbors or parents, are free to profess their religious beliefs without governmental interference or prohibi­ tion. By extension, they arc also free to encourage their fellow citizens to pray. "... the government may encourage it* citizens to pray without compelling them to do so." The Supreme Cou^t. as recently as 1983. affirmed the right of state legislatures to open their sessions with prayer. The court and the U.S. Congress both begin their days with prayer. The public is invited to part in the ceremony. which is expected to include local public figures. David Spencer Goodyear. Ill Retired local businessman dies Attorney opens new office in Hastings An open house was held Monday at the new Hastings law office of attorney Carol Jones Dwyer. Here. Dwyer (center) is presented with her business' first dollar by Tom Mohler, of Barry Intermediate Schools, while Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray and members of ttie Chamber of Commerce s ambassador group look on Dwyer moved into her new office at 305 S. Church St. on April 22 She is an attorney who specializes in labor, administrative and municipal law Her expertise also extends to personal Injury defense work. Dwyer graduated from the University of Michigan's law school in 1980. and in 1981. she was admitted to practice in both state and federal courts She has worked one of Michigan's largest insurance defense firms and as staff counsel to the speaker of the Michigan House of Representatives in 1985 Since 1993. Dwyer has been practicing privately and working under contract with the Michigan Employment Security Commission as a contractual hearing referee in cases involving unemployment benefits and taxes The office will be open from 9 a m to 5 p.m. on weekdays Dwyer said clients with emergency needs can also contact her at home by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer David Spencer Goodyear. Hl. former long­ time Hastings businessman, died early Wednesday morning at Pennock Hospital. Goodyear. 70. had been owner of Goodyear Brothers Implement, the John Deere dealer representative in Hastings, until his retirement in the late 1980s. The store, located south of Hastings on M-43. was part of a family business that had passed through three generations of the Goodyear family He joined the business in the late 1950s Goodyear and Florence, his wife, have five children. Mary Beth Pattyn. Claire Nichols. David S Goodyear IV. Gcoffery Goodyear, and P J Goodyear According to longtime friend Robert Sher­ wood. Goodyear's "greatest pride was being past president of the Hastings Rotary Club " Sherwood said that he will miss a wonderful friend "I would refer to him as my hero. " he said. “David overcame some of the worst odds a person could have to deal with I think he was heroic to his friends '' Since retiring. David and Florence have (raveled extensively throughout the United States and Europe �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5, 1994 — Page 3 William Cook Dennis McKelvey Terry Geiger Ron L Stevenson Mark Doster Five already in race for Rep. Bender's job Leu than a week after Stale Rep. Bob Bender announced his retirement, at least five Republicans have come forward to attempt to be his successor. William Cook. Mark Doster. Terry Geiger. Dennis McKelvey and Ron Stevenson all have announced their candidacies for the 87th District State Representative's job. which has been held by Bender, also a Republican, for the last 12 years. The 87th District includes all of Barry County and the western half of Ionia County, except for Orleans Township and the city of Ionia. Two of the five. Doster and Stevenson, ran against Bender tn recent years. Doster as a Democrat in 1990 and Stevenson in the 1992 primary. The deadline for filing petitions is May 10. The primary election will be Aug. 2. The fallowing is a brief sketch of the candidates: Wiliam Cook was mayor of Hastings from 1983 to 1987 and served on the City Council for 17 yean. He announced his intentions to seek the state office at last Monday's meeting of the Hasdngs Rotary Cub. Cook said be now is working toward retirement, so he believes be will have the time necessary to do the Job. He owns Hastings (Mficc Supply and an imported and wholesale wine business "I never really wanted to get out of public life,** be said. "I Just didn't have enough time. But I'm to the point now where I can pack up and leave (the business).'' Cook Mid that be had been thinking about running for state office for some time and be was surprised to read about Bender's stepping down in last week s Banner. "This came on kind of suddenly." be said. So. he talked it over with his wife. Irene, and decided to give it a try. Mark Doster has been a Barry County Commissioner for the past two yean. He recently announced he would not seek re­ election to that post. Though he ran against Bender as a Democrat in 1990. he switched parties and ran as a Republican for commssioner in 1992, defeating opponents in the primary and the general election. A graduate of Plainwell High School and Kalamazoo College with a degree in political science, he earned his juris doctor degree from Cooley Law School last year and was sworn in as an attorney by Circuit Judge Richard Shuster in Hastings. He received specialized training in writing legislation and legislative analysis while at Cooley. He studied abroad as an exchange student to Germany and in France as part of Kalamazoo College s foreign study program. Doster is the youngest to ever serve on the Board of Commissioners. His committee assignments have included Personnel. Property. Criminal Justice. Classification. Commission on Aging. Area Agency on Aging. Keyman and Community Action Agency, and be has been chairman of the Health and Human Services Committee. "I would describe myself as a fiscal conservative and an enemy of mindless bureaucracy." he said. "My principal objective in running for State Representative is to be able to continue the fine work that Rep. Bender has started." Doster, who lives on a farm in on Doster Road in Doster that was homesteaded by his ancestors 130 years ago. also is an accomplished musician. Terry Geiger is a former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party, is a trustee on the Woodland Township Board and represents Woodland Township on the lakewood Wastewater Board He also was secretary of the old Fifth Congressional District Committee and now is treader of the Third Congressional District Committee. He is co-owner of a business with his wife. Jan. Geiger said he sees four broad areas of continuing concern: improved employment and business climate, state spending controls, continued education reforms and welfare reform. Geiger also said he expects to be at the forefront in developing legislation that will improve the effectiveness and efficiency of state government. "Much has been accomplished during the last 3 1/2 years to bring state spending under control." he said. "However, we still spend millions on programs that have served their purpose and are long overdue for reduction or elimination.' He added that he believes the cost of state mandates is unacceptable. "When the residents of Michigan make decisions, we shouldn't have to constantly be looking over our shoulder in fear of violating some stale mandate." Geiger said. He said bis primary goal now is to meet with voters to discuss their concerns. "I’m ready for this challenge." he said. "A state legislator has to be able to deal with a wide range of complex issues that affect everyone's lives." Dennis McKelvey is a familiar face around the Barry County courthouse. As a Level III state certified assessor. he has serv”! in that capacity for 18 years, now assessing for Rutland. Baltimore and Assyria townships. He previously was an appraiser in the Barry County Equalization Department and was supervisor of county drain maintenance for the County Drain Commissioner's office. McKelvey also served two terms as a township supervisor, has 13 years of experience as a supervisor in union and non­ union environments and has served as vice president of the Barry County Employees Association. Bom and raised on a farm in Baltimore Township, he graduated from Hastings High School in 1965 and from Kalamazoo Valley Community Coliege in 1975. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam conflict. He said th*.t with his experience In local government and a strong assessing background, be believes tbat be is well qualified to work in Lansing. McKelvey said that if he is elected he will have to direct much of his attention to education and finance reform, but he also would like to focus on curbing youth violence and improving the small business climate in Michigan. He said he has a proposal that "should rid our county roads of the unsightly deer carcasses we see almost daily." McKelvey is president of the Michigan Two-Steppers, a member of the Michigan and Mid-Michigan Assessor's Associations and the Kent County Assessor's Association Roa L. Stevenson, a real estate broker, lives in Berlin Township in Ionia County. He said be plans to build a broader base of support, to add to the one-third of the Republicans who voted for him in August 1992 primary. He said he believes that "families, homes, jobs, farms, businesses, churches and school children are all under attack by liberal, federal and state 'welfare wonderland' socialism." He said. "I'm ready, wilhng and anxious to defend our citizens against unfair regulations, overtaxation and unwise government intrusion into our daily lives. I want to be an effective statesman for all our citizens, not the typical pandering politician, void of traditional values and virtue " Among Stevenson's memberships and public service are congressional district treasurer, county campaign chairman of county, state and national candidates, precinct delegate to state conventions. Ionia Chamber of Commerce; United Fund downtown chairman; Ionia Public Schools Citizens Advisory Council; president, Ionia County Board of Realtors; and Right to Life There have been no official announcements yet from the Democratic side of the ledger, but the deadline for filing is next Tuesday. Former Hastings Mutual CEO dies Executives at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company say they will miss the persona) relationship they had with retired Chief Executive Officer Robert E. Stanley. 79. who died of a heart attack Tuesday evening. "Fve known him forl9 years and I haven’t met a finer person than Robert Stanley," company executive Duane O'Connor said. O'Conner, vice president and general counsel for Hastings Mutual, said it was the rare morning during (tie past nine years of Stanley's retirement that be missed having coffee with O'Connor and other company executives. Stanley was president of Hastings Mutual for 10 years, from 1970 to 1980, and served as chairman of the board from 1980 to 1985. Larry Hensley, vice president and treasurer at Hastings Mutual, said Stanley was "an eminently kind and practical executive. He was a man to whom people were more important than power-a man quick to praise and slow to blame." Stanley started with the company in April of 1946 and worked in a variety of positions before becoming president. While he was at the helm of me insurance company, assets grew from $14 million to well over $43 million, according to Hensley. Written premiums rose from $6.5 million to nearly $30 million, and policy bolder surplus grew from $9 million to over $17 million. Hensley said Stanley was a "people person" who strived to keep a feeling of family among bis employees by creating employee awards, instituting employee picnics and other social events, and launching employee publications. He was also the kind of manager who would "set the direction of the company". Hensley said, and then give his associates the chance to "work to thier individual ability to accomplish their goals. "He was a modem manager." Stanley also had a good sense of humor, Hensley said, particularly on the golf course. He ^pould certainly laugh at bis own mistakes." Hensley said. Stanley was living at his home in Hastings at the time of his death. He was bom in Indian River. Mich., on April 21, 1915, graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1932 and later attended Detroit Institute of Technology. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II. He moved to Hastings in 1945. During his king stay in the community be served on numerous committees and organizations. He was past president of the Michigan Association of Insurance Companies, a life member and past trustee of Hastings Elks Lodge 1965. a life member of Hastings Masonic Lodge No. 52. a longtime member and past board member of the Hastings Country Club, a member of the Hastings American Legion, a member of the Barry County Solid Waste Committee, a member of the Hastings United Methodist Church, and the oldest member of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce. He is survived by his wife, Minet. and his son. Richard Stanley of Scottville. Mich. Robert E. Stanley Funeral services arc scheduled for 11 a m. Friday at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. The family will receive visitors immediately following the funeral at the Hastings American Legion Hall, where a luncheon will be served Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital Gun control dominates Ehlers1 first ’town meeting" in Hastings by David T. Young Editor Congressman Vem Ehlers thought his first "town meeting" in Hastings Saturday would be about issues like health care, the deficit, education and crime. Instead, gun control dominated the discus­ sions. Many of the estimated 50 citizens in at­ tendance questioned Ehlers closely about re­ cent efforts in Congress to ban certain types of firearms and restrict use of others One constituent said that so-called "assault weapons" arc involved in only onequarter of one percent of all violent crimes "It's not the criminals' choice (of weapons)." the man said, noting that legisla­ tion to curb their use "only affects Lw-abid­ ing citizens like me. This is the first step in gun confiscation." When asked what he uses so-called assault weapons for. the man replied that he shoots in marksmanship competitions. Another man said. "They (lawmakers) keep talking about weapons, but they're not talking about people." He added that the real problem is that since 1962, when prayer in school was ruled unconstitutional, "they've outlawed moral­ ity." One said that laws against assault weapons are like "the camel slicking his nose into the tent. Pretty soon all of the camel is inside." Hastings Police Chief Jerry Sarver said many police chiefs are against banning as­ sault weapons, but he said he is worried about getting away from focusing on the weapons used by criminals and gangs "Long guns aren't the weapons of choice (for criminals and gangs)." the chief said "It's a tough choice to make, which weapons to ban." Another constituent said that the public owning guns has been and is a pan of the American experience, protected by the Sec­ ond Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. "We get into cars and drive them every day. and we accept the dangers," he said But another man said, "We need to mini­ mize the risks. Guns are too available, they’re getting into the schools." In rebuttal, another man said that drugs are illegal, yet they find their way into the schools, so making guns illegal won't solve the problem. He said guns, like drugs, are stolen and bought and sold underground. Another man. in speaking out against fed­ eral attempts at gun control, said. "Instead of putting the leash on us, how about putting the leash on government?" After hearing the comments about gun control. Ehlers said he never takes a position on a bill until it comes before the House floor. But he said. I am by no means in the anti­ gun crowd. I respect that freedom (to bear arms). If someone wants to collect guns or go target shooting, that their business." Ehlers said he agreed with protecting the Second Amendment, but added that histori­ cally the U.S. government has always ap­ plied limitations on. for example, convicted felons or the mentally ill. But he said he thought it was interesting that the state with the least strict gun laws. North Dakota, also has the lowest rate of gun deaths. The congressman said the number of hunters in the U.S. has held steady or de­ clined while the population has increased, which makes that group now in a minority The town meeting was Ehlers' first in Hastings since he woo a special primary election in November and special general election in December to succeed the late Paul Henry, who died in July 1993. He rep­ resents the city of Hastings, the townships of Rutland. Irving. Carlton, Castleton. Wood­ land and Hastings and about two-thirds cf Hope Township in the Third Congressional District. Ehlers and constituents did get to talk about some other issues, however. About crime, the congressman said it ac­ tually is about the same as it was 10 years ago. but there has been an increase in vio­ lence in society. "The real problem is that we've lost our moral compass." he said, adding that it bothers him that a man can't swear at his wife on television, but it’s OK to shoot her. He said he is worried about a recent pro­ posal to allow authorities to search tenants in public bousing, but added that he supports "the rights of people to be secure in their own homes." A woman said she was concerned about a bill that would force Christian broadcast sta­ tions to give equal lime to opposing views. Ehlers said he doesn't think that bill will pass. When asked about the budget, he noted the national debt now is at $4 4 trillion and said. "I think it is essential that we balance the federal budget. We simply have to get the budget under control." But he said that at the local level budget are tied heavily to salaries, while at the state and federal level they're tied more heavily to programs. About the federal deficit, he said. "You really can't cut this budget without cutting entitlement programs." About Bosnia he agreed with those con­ cerned about senseless bloodshed, but he be­ lieves that about a quarter of a million ground troops from the North Atlantic Treaty Organization would be needed to re­ ally settle the issue. He said the limited air strikes aren’t solving the problem. A local woman said. "Taxes are lulling the average person, and there's so much waste in the government. They’d better get their heads out oi their backsides. You don't need any more money, none of you." Ehlers said Michigan property owners Just got a marvelous tax cut with passage of Pro­ posal A. He said there are essentially two things government can tax — wealth and income. Property falls into the category of wealth, even if people are being taxed out of their homes. He said things got out of balance in recent years with more taxes on wealth rather than income. Ehlers said he agrees with people's frustra­ tions over prison inmates getting free educa­ tion. but said. "We have to do a better job of rehabilitating criminals with education and drug treatment programs. " One man replied that it would De cheaper and it would make more sense to have capi­ tal punishment, which drew a great deal of applause. Ehlers opened the meeting by remarking that he is perhaps the first nuclear physicist to be elected to Congress. Most of his col­ leagues are either attorneys or business peo­ ple. He said Congress is taking advantage of his expertise by appointing him to the Sci­ ence, Space and Technology Committee, and he is a member of the Public Works and Transportation Committee. He said he recently voted against a crime bill because it wasn't good for Michigan. It would have earmarked $14 billion for build­ ing prisons, but Michigan already has built all it needs. Therefore, he said. "Well be sending $600 million and not be getting anything back. Our state already is 47th in return on the tax dollar." About health care, he said there is nut much support for President Clinton's plan and there are about eight other proposals un­ der consideration. When questioned about influence of Mil­ ica! Action Commitlees (PACs). he said be will not allow anyone to buy his vote, but "We face to face the fact that you have to spend money these days in order to get elected (particularly in races for the U.S. Senate). And advertising costs arc mcredi ble." He said the public also should be wary of large individual contributors to political campaigns because they arc more likely to expect something in return for their invest­ ment. One fight in Congress now is between Re­ publicans. who support a bill that would out­ law all contributions outside the candidate s district, and Democrats, who would oppose H because it would preclude contributions from unions. Ehlers said he was impressed with the Hastings Fire Department and with the hos­ pitality of its citizens. He said he plans to have a town meeting annually in communi­ ties within the district. "The hospitality here exceeds anything I've has so far." he said. "The key (to the city), the cap (from the fire department) and best of all. the doughnuts." �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. 1994 Binding arbitration is the solution to teacher strike To The Editor: 'Neighborhood Gang1 approach works To The Editor: On Saturday. April 16 about 30 residents, neighbors and fnends gathered to pick up lit­ ter on Heath Road in Rutland Township. Approximate!) 55. 30-gallon bags of trash filled two pickups and a trailer, which was ad­ ded to the II 5 million tons of commercial, residential and industrial trash buried annually tn Michigan landfills. Thanks and appreciation go out to all those who panic i pa ted It was a perfect example of what can be accomplished with a little cooperative effort. Wc also salute those residents who take pride in keeping their pro­ perries clean and neat, and recommend (he ■ neighbortxxxl gang" approach II works' Judging from the continued infantile at­ titude of the road sloth, keeping our roads and byways clean will be an unending battle. We can also help in the battle of the bulging land fills by recycling and reporting litterers Our choice recycling or landfills. Let's do our pan Neil Braendle Julie Jarvis Hastings Owners should pick up after animals To The Editor: Recently ’ visited my parents who live on Coats Grove and was very upset that the neighbors are letting their big dogs roam free­ ly and apparently use my parent's yard to do their business My parents moved to Coats Grove in 1946 It’s a small community where everyone has always looked out for each other and respected others' property, until now My parents are 80 years old and my father must keep his large yard groomed by himself. It look my husband and I three long hours on Easter Sunday morning to clean up the filthy mess of dog feces, which was every where we looked throughout (hat yard. We couldn't walk any where in that yard without stepping in the Muff My mother uses a ca.ie and has a difficult time walking. She has to dodge the piles just to get to their garage. Great-granchildren can­ not visit and play in the yard where we grew up and played as children. My father doesn't want any trouble so he wouldn't tell me who is doing this. I do know there are three large dogs who come daily to defecate in his yard without the owners pick­ ing i’p after them Shame on them' \ don't know what the law is in that area, btt a law should not be necessary for people to pick up after the own animals or keep them home, instead of taking advantage of an eider ly couple and causing a health hazard Helen Schuh Mt. Prospect. Ill Judge Shuster's sentence was fair To The Editor: To the point: 1 Mrongly support the Honorable Judge Richard Shuster for the sentence he gave that young man. The sentence was fair. I am proud of the judge. America has become a nation of plea bargains - and probations It's time that for those who intend to commit an offense, to know without a doubt what (hey will face when tlcy get caught. In America it pays to be bad The Bobbin case. Tonya Harding, and many others - they are being paid millions for their crimes, it’s time it slopped. It’s hell nowadays, to be a lawman. When c an offender says. "I am going to resist arrest and if you abuse me. use excessive force. I’ll file charges for police brutality America has been called the most drug abusing industrial nation in the world - over 20 million smoke marijuana, over six million snort cocaine, one half million are addicted to heroin. 11.5 million are addicted to alcohol. We should have more Judge Shusters Americans will then be able to walk the streets in safety. Our children will be protected Ex-Lawman Al Olivam Orangeville . Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH , I've always had great respect for President Nixon's intelligence and dedication. I first met him in 1956 while I was attending Michigan Slate University. He did a "whistle slop" in Lansing, and invited several of us to chat with him in his railroad car. Fourteen years later. 1 joined the Nixon Administration when Senator Bob Griffin recommended me as a Deputy Administrator in the U.S. Depart­ ment of Agriculture 1 was one of the 1800 people paying my last respects at President Nixon’s funeral last Wednesday. As Senator Bob Dole recalled, his lifr was » classic American story. The son of a grocer, he overcame many setbacks. mediator's recommendations and implement anything they want They can modify the contract in any way they want If the board does not like the grievance procedure, they can just eliminate or modify it to fit their needs If they do not like the class size limit, they can raise it This is not good for the education of the students in the schtxil This docs not balance the power between the board and the teachers It fully gives all the power to the boards This would be like the House passing a bill and sending it to the Senate, which then re­ jects the bill, but the House has the power of implementing the bill, after waiting 30 days This is not a balance of power between the Hours and the Senate Just like their is now no balance between the school board and the teachers HB 5128 is also called a cost containment bill. The only cost containment it addresses is giving the board the power to do whatever it wants to do HB 5128 eliminates all bargain mg power for the teachers and support staff The legislature has done an injustice to every school community by introducing and voting on this legislation w ithout giving every school district time to examine and voice their opinions on the bill If HB 5128 is such a good piece of legisla­ tion. why did it pass both the House and the Senate by only one vote? If HB 5128 is so good, why did the House have to go on a three-hour recess before the vote to wait for a member to arrive from Texas in order to pass Big labor becoming a big loser To The Editor: Arc Banner readers aware that in many schools in our beloved U.S.A teachers are forced to give the big unions part of their paychecks.’ Taking a serious second though, let us Michiganders take a look at what can be seen in our used car lots Used cars will not satisfy the hunger in the working man’s stomach or of any of us. We are in the machine age and constantly a machine is replacing many workers, so the big labor barons will lose the tribute from the sweat of the workingman. which will be good. Does this have any relationship to our economy. In education: Dear Dad. Money gone, no more fun. Dear Son: So sad. your Dad. Cameron McIntyre Hastings Richard Nixon was the ultimate stnver and survivor. Even those who disliked him or op­ posed his polices must. I suspect, harbor grudging admiration for his relentless refusal to submit to setbacks or fade silently into history President Nixon faced many political obstacles during his career, most notably Watergate Most of us in the Administration at that time felt that he was a victim of an ovcrzealous press and aggressive congres­ sional hearings. In our discussions after the funeral, we agreed that Nixon was treated far worse than he deserved. Depicted as a card­ board villain in the 1970s. in death he is being celebrated by even his one-time detractors Whatever your view of his historical calami ty. it takes a hard heart and a deep grudge not to admire the way he conducted himself after leaving office. After a week of revisiting Watergate and reexamining his career, the ceremony and eulogies at the funeral reconciled President Nixon's critics and admirers much as the Vietnam War Memorial reconciled our dif­ ferences over thia conflict. For 20 years it hasn't been popular to be a Nixon fan. I’m glad it’s acceptable again. Our percept.on of Richard Nixon has been resolved into a final peaceful accord. H? If HB 5128 is so good, why did the Senate have to drive a senator that had not voted in two months to Lansing and have a hospital bed in an adjacent room for him so he could vote in order to pass it? If HB 5128 is such a good bill, why was it introduced and passed in the short time the Republicans had a majority in both the House and the Senate’ Why didn’t they wait until after the special elections April 26 to allow every citizen in the slate to be represented in such a critical vote? This would have allowed equal repesentation for all the citizens in the state and time for a compromise bill to be passed This bill is nothing less than an attack on the MEA However, the legislators did not stop to look at the possible ramifications of this bill on students, parents, and the whole educa­ tional system. A compromise bill should be introduced and passed to eliminate these problems Binding arbitration is a solution that will eliminate any possible advantage that the teachers and support staff are implied to have and will treat teachers as professionals A solution can be reached, but not by taking ad­ vantage of a momentary numbers edge for Republicans in the House. All this will do is create a larger gap between the two sides that need to work together for the benefit of all the students in Michigan Kevin J McGee Middleville Speak up against solid waste plan change To The Editor: I am not in favor of the proposed change to the solid waste plan for Barry County The proposal is for the county to agree to provide primary disposal to accept up to 100 percent of the solid waste generated by the (Xhcr 12 Michigan counties proposed The rewards of living in a rural atea arc clean air. clean water and natural surroundings. Soil, water, increased traffic noise and sight pollution all arc potential consequences of a regional landfill Arc we willing to accept these consequences'’ I ask area residents to join with their neighbors attend and voice strong opposition to these proposed changes at the public com­ ment meetings at 7 p.m. Thursday. May 12. and at 1:30 p.m. Friday. May 20. Bryan Allerding Hastings Know Your Legislators: 'No Problems' at animal shelter? To The Editor: Remembering Nixon Politics ia very hard game Winston Chur­ chill once pointed out that. "Politics is even more difficult than war. Because in politics you die many times; in war you die only once '' But m those words of Churchill wr can all take some comfort The political man can always come back to fight again. What mat­ ters is not that your father fought a terribly difficult battle and lost. What matters is that in fighting the battle he won the admiration of foes and friends alike because of the courage, poise and just plain guts he showed against overwhelming odds —President Richard Nixon (Comforting the son of Senator Tom Eagleton after Eagleton withdrew from the 1992 Democratic ticket). House Bill 5128 is called an anti-strike bill, but in reality it is much more No one likes teacher strikes This includes school boards, school administrators, teachers, support staff, students, parents and the whole community Last year there were two teacher strikes in Michigan out of more than 520 school districts This is le-^s than 1/2 of I percent of the school districts If the intent of HB 5128 was to eliminate teacher stakes, why didn't they limit the bill to mandate binding arbitration or binding ar tnbation * Instead, they put fines on teachers in which they lose a day's pay for every day they strike, (teachers were never paid while they were on strike), and then force the teachers to work the lost days for no pay This is $4.25/hour below the minimum wage in the United States Binding arbitration is an alternative that will balance the negotiating process It forces both sides to be honest in their proposals so the ar bitrator will choose their proposal and not the other side’s. It bangs the two sides closer together quicker so an agreement can be reached and an arbitrator is not needed. Instead. HB 5128 eliminates the bargaining of many issues. Some of these arc the length of the school year, length of the school day. the beginning of the school year, and teacher­ pupil contact time. HB 5128 goes even further It allows the local Board of Education to implement its last best offer 50 days after mediation This is mediation, not binding mediation HB 5128 allows the local school boards to reject the Let me see if I’ve got this straight. Animal Shelter Manager Al McCrumb wrote a letter to the City of Hastings requesting more space for the shelter. County Commissioner Lew Newman, a member of the County’s Property Committee, told the City Commissioners that it was a good thing, and the City Commissioners agreed. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr denounces Commissioner Newman for supporting the shelter manager, who sent the unauthorized letter to the City Commissioners and then Boze and at least one other commissioner agrees that McCrumb is doing a fantastic job as shelter manager and somehow Commis­ sioner Lew Newman did a no no. Boy. it’s great to know ’hat "there are no problems at the animal shelter ** Sincerely. Bob Dwyer Nashville CORRECTION: An April 28 Banner article incorrectly referred to National Merit Scholarship winner Scott Krueger as valedictorian of the Hastings High School Class of 1994 He actually is co­ valedictorian. sharing that honor with Brandi Eye U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Spnngs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Cartton. Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John I gler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Sen* or Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Should bingo be outlawed as a political fund-raiser? HastingsBaNNER The Republican-controlled Michigan Legislature recently voted to outlaw bingo as a way for political parties to raise money. Democrats contend the law is a political trick Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 aimed at them while Republicans say it will make political contributions more accoun­ table. How do yat feel about it? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Ovwion o* J-Ad Graphcs Inc 1052 N B.-oa<Jwwy HMtrQj Ml 4005A-06C2 (616) 945-9554 Melvin Jacobs President Stephen Jacoba TfMNJW John Jacoba ' Vce Preexlent Frederic Jacobo S^-etary Max • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Eatoo Elaine Gibed {Amutunt EMor) Nek Hcflman Barbara Gall Jean GaHup Teresa Frth Sharon Mder T.L Stenzetbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiesaZrad ads accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a m to 5 JO p m . Saturday 8 am ■ ktoon Scot! Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howell Phyflts Bowws Subscription Rates: $13 per year m Barry County $15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O Box B MasSr.gs, Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Margaret Feizkc, Hastings: Dianna Dean, Hastings: Betty Smith, Hastings: Aaron Gross Hastings: Marilyn Ward, Hastings: “I'm opposed to legaliz­ ed gambling of any son." “I don't agree with us­ ing it as a way to raise political funds." “They're already get­ ting more money from other things that they're not telling us about. Mak­ ing money from bingo is not much different They’ve already got their hands in our pockets too much now." "I feel the public should be able to enjoy something. They've got to raise money somehow. “Yes. it should be "It doesn't make any sense to me. I really don't have an opinion about it.” outlawed because it's gambling ** �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5, 1994 — Page 5 Welborn says he’ll ’hang up his boots’ FINANCIAL lumuhedb, Mark D. Christensen ol Edward D. Jones & Co. 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A full-service professional, on the other hand, not only makes specific recommen­ dations based on your objectives, but along has the ability to purchase the investments for you He or she also will monitor economic and market conditions, tax Ehlers to seek first full term Third District Congressman Vernon J Ehlers has announced that he will seek reeleaion Ehlers has represented the Third District since January after winning a special eleaion last December. The Third Congressional District includes all of Kent and Inoia counties and the northern half of Barry County, in­ cluding the city of Hastings, the townships of Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Hastings. Rutland and Castleton and about two-thirds of Hope Township. ”1 am committed to giving my all in Washington for the people of the Third Dtstria.” Ehlers commented "My goal is not just to win the special eleaion. but to serve the people of this district by representing them to the best of my ability in Washington. DC ” Ehlers went on to say "1 firmly believe that the values and ideals held by the people in West Michigan provide answers to many of our national problems, and 1 carry these with me to Congress '' Ehlers, the first research physicist ever elected to Congress, is a member of the Science. Space and Technology Committee and the Public Works tnd Transportation Committee He is serving as Midwest Regional Vice President of the freshman Republican members and chairs the House Republican Task Force on Computers Ehlers is one of the first federal lawmakers lo use Internet, a computer elearonic mail system, in order to give constituents the abili­ ty to direct communication with the Con­ gressman via a personal computer Before his mov»_ to the national level. Ehlers most recency served in the Murugan legislature as a senator from 1985 until early January, rising to the position of president pro trm during his tenure He also served as Slate Representative from 1983 to 1985 Prior to that Ehlers was involved m local government, serving on the Kent County Commission from 1975 to 1983 Congressman Ehlers received his ■ndergraduate degree in physics and his Ph D. in nuclear physics from the University •f California at Berkeley Ehlers then con­ ducted scientific research at the University of Heidelberg in Germany, where he was a NATO Posi-Doctoral Research Fellow After fenure a as a faculty member and research physicst at the University of California and Law rence Berkeley La*oratory. he moved to Calvin College in 1966. where he taught physics and chaired the physics department bfore leaving in 1983 He also spent a year on (tonne physics research al the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics at the University bf Colorado at Boulder changes and their relationship to your in vestments and goals. 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Welborn's chief of staff Welborn's career in public life began in the mid-1960s when he was elected to the Gull Lake Board of Education He also was elected Cooper Township Supervisor before he won a scat in the State House of Representatives in 1972 He was elected to a vacant scat in the State Senate in 1974 In 1982. he left the Senate to make an un­ successful bid for governor. After three years away from public service, he won a special election for the Slate Senate in 1985 to fill the vacancy left by the death of his brother. Bob Welborn He was re-elected to the Michigan Senate in 1986 and 1990 Welborn said his decision not to seek re­ election "was made all the more difficult by the expanding lineup of people and special in­ terest groups who want my job. especially those whose political philosophies advocate the killing of unborn babies.” Welborn vowed to "work against any and all who call themselves pro-choice' in the name of condoning abortion." He added that he is sure a pro-life candidate will be in the race for the now vacant 21st District seat, which also saw incumbent Republican Paul Wanner decide not to seek re-election He said be will work hard to get State Rep Dale Shugars elected. "There are a million and one things 1 want to do. including opening up our (he and wife Dorothy's) antique shop." Welborn said. "One thing I know I don't want to do is to continue to drive 150 miles to and from work each day " Welborn also said he is looking at a private sector role that will allow him to have an even bigger impact on state government than being a senator Among his accomplishments in office. Welborn cited a nearly perfect attendance record, except for illness; a number of pro­ life bills he sponsored, including informed and parental consent legislation; establish­ ment of prison boot camps and other prison alternatives, adoption reform legislation, creation of a Children's Ombudsman's office, authorship of the drug dealer liability law; and a 68-bill crime package he co-sponsored with Democratic Slate Rep. Perry Bullard "A few things I had hoped to accomplish when I first ran for state office have not been completed." Welborn said. But on the other hand. I have accomplishetTrnkny. many things that 1 never even thought Whack then.” He said one of his biggest disappointments was his failure to convice a majority of the State Senator Jack Webom announces that he's ’hanging up his boots.’ Legislature to the give the people of Michigan true tax relief "I have always felt that we could cut pro­ perty taxes without having to raise replace­ ment revenue by just tightening our belt." be said. Welborn last year identified more than $3 billion in what he called non-essential govern­ ment spending that could have been transfer­ red to education However, he said he is pleased with passage of House Bill 5128. which imposes penalties Hastings bands win top ratings Two Hastings bands earned top ratings last Friday evening while they were hosts to one seaion of the Michigan School Band and Or­ chestra Association State Festival. Nine bands performed at the Hastings site, including Deckerville. Potterville. Tri­ County. Manne City. Bloomfield Hills Lahser. two bands from Romulus, and the two bands from Hastings Each band is rated by three adjudicators in the concert performance and one adjudicator in sightreading in these categories: tone, in­ tonation. rhythm, technique and interpreta­ tion. Ratings range from I to 5. with 1 being the highest The Hastings Concert Band and the Hastings Symphonic Band each received straight Is from every adjudicator, represen­ ting musical excellence Each adjudicator was complimentary of the skill of die Hastings Ensembles. The ad­ judicators also made repeated reference to the excellent support the bands received from parents and community members in the performances The bands arc taught by associate direaors Joan L. Bosscrd-Schroeder, and Joseph P. LaJoye. Meanwhile, the Varsity Singers traveled to Jacksoi. Community College to perform in the Potter Center Auditorium. The choir per­ formed three difficult pieces before three sd*judicators. Debbie Robbc accompanied them al the piano They received a first division rating and two Let's Call It, IVTio ran to help me when 1 fell. And would some pretty story (ell. Or kiss the place to make it weir Let's call it. "Mother s Day ' Who couldn't sleep, when Baby wasn t well. And wouldn't sleep when Teenager wasn't in. Or bore the pain when Son or Daughter sinned? Let's call it. "Mother's Day" Full Time Person Who bears the pain the most. When Daddy does some stupid, foolish thing. Or Son or Daughter wanders far from God' Let's call it. "Mother s Day" for Janitorial/Maintenance Position Send resume and salary requirements to... Box No. 286 do Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Who rejoices most of all. When Daddy gives his life to God. And all our Sons and Daughters follow'* Let's make it. "Mother 's Day J 994 by - Rus Sarver Freeport Fire Departments Annual FUND RAISING AUCTION Saturday, May 14th To have your donations picked up Call one of the following people. Larry Van Putten 765-3446 • Freeport Auto 765-8211 k Our floral decorative box bolds Mom's attention as well as ber gift. mother s Day Is May 8 Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W State St . Hastings • 945-9551 Open Mondis Thundav 9-7. Fnday 9-8. Saturday 9-5 JO Todd Wieland 374-7646 • Randy Eaton 795-9693 Tom Stockwell 948-4152/ OFFICE NURSES (2) AND OFFICE RECEPTIONISTS (2) Part-Time • Monday-Friday Family Practitioner is seeking part-time office staff to open a new family praaice in Middleville. Michigan, beginning in mid-July The two office nurses must be currently certified Licensed Practical Nurses. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, and poor doctor's office experience preferred. The two office receptionists must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, as well as computer, insurance billing, and accounting training/ experience Pnor experience in a doctor's office is preferred Please send resume and letter of introduction bv Fndav. May 20. 1994 to Physicians' Office Recruiting Post Office Box 151 Hastings. Ml 49058 FOE Il's from the judges for a final score of II. All three judges awarded the choir with high scores and compliments in tone quality. Director Patti LaJoye admitted to over pro­ gramming the young group "The choir worked very hard on all three pieces, which earned them straight I s at the district level. Ya. the literature I chose was still a bit beyond their reach. The emotional content, along with the extremely lengthy phrases, eight-part writing, and eighth note runs were very taxing. The students knew as soon as we left the stage that we did not per­ form our best." The Varsity Singers closed the week by tak­ ing two of their three numbers on tour of five of the local churches, including the First Presbyterian. The United Methodist. Grace Lutheran. Grace Wesleyan, md the Episcopal Church They closed the morning with lunch at Pizza Hut The group hopes to take the tour again next spring. With only eight members graduating, this year’s ensemble is the youngest ever. The music department is now preparing for their spring concerts as follows: • The middle school bands at 7:30 p.m May 18. in the Middle School West Gym. • The middle school choirs at 7 p.m. May 24 in Central Auditorium. • The high school bands at 7:30 p.m. May 11 in the High School Lecture Hall. • The high school choirs May 19 at 7 p.m. in Central Auditorium. Michigan Department of Transportation W7w bore the pa:n when I was bom When Grandma said, ‘all babies cannot live', And often scarred them through the years' Lets call it. "Mother's Day' Applications are being accepted Local Company seeking... on illegal teacher strikes and "transfers power from non-elected union officials to the peo pie's elected school board members " Welborn made it clear that he will not rule out a return to public life if he sees a need in the future "I want to emphasize that I still have eight months left on my current contract, and from now until midnight Dec. 31.1 will continue to represent the people as vigorously and sincerely as I did 30 years ago when I was elected to the Gull Lake School Board." PUBLIC NOTICE Herbicide Program The Michigan Department of Transportation hereby provides notice to the public, and property owners adjacent to state highways, of the 1994 Herbicide Application Program for roadside right-of-way within Allegan, Barry, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo. St. Joseph and Van Buren Counties. Applications will be made for control of (1) Vegetation in front of guardrails, (2) noxious and broadleaf weeds in turl areas and. (3) vegetation growing through paved shoulders and median barriers and (4) wood vegetation (brush) within clear zones. All applications will be ground or foliar applied utilizing vehicular mounted fixed boom or hand gun equipment. The following herbicides will be tank mixed for each application. Guardrail: Roundup (Glyphosate) and Penduleum (n-(1-ethylpropyl) -3. 4-dimenthyl -2, 6-dlnitrobenzeneamlne; Pendlmethalln; CL92. 553 Weed: Weedar 64 (2. 4-Dlchlorophenoxyaceatic Acid) and Telar (Chlorsulfuron) Shoulder Roundup (Gylphosate) and Penduleum (N- (1-ethylpropyl) -3, 4-dlmethyl -2, 6-dlnltrobenzeneamine; Pendimethalln: CL92. 553 Brush: Garlon 3A triclopyr: 3, 5. 6 trichloro-2-pyridnyloxyacetic acid, as the trlethylamlne salt. A surfactant, Citry-Plus or Clde-Kick (100% D'Limonene) will be used with all applications. A drift control agent. 41-A (Polyacrylamide and Polysaccharide) or More (polyvinyl Polymer) will also be used as needed In all spraying operations. LOCATIONS All guardrail sections on state highways (I, US and M Routes) In Allegan, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Kalamazoo. St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties. Application will be made between May 1, 1994 and July 1. 1994 Weed spray will be applied to right-of-way on (M, and US) state highways in Berrien, Branch. Calhoun, Cass. Kalamazoo. St. Joseph, and Van Buren Counties south of I-94. Application will be made between June 27, 1994 and August 22, 1994 Shoulder spray will be applied to 1-69 in Branch and Calhoun Counties; median barrier on 1-94 In Kalamazoo County and 1-94 in Calhoun County; overpasses along US-131 in Allegan and Kalama­ zoo Counties; US-31 in Allegan County; M-63 in Berrien County; and US-12/M-60 In Cass County. Application will be made between August 22, 1994 and October 1, 1994 Brush spray will be applied to selected loca­ tions on 1-196 in Allegan County; M-40 and 43 in Van Buren County; and I-94 In Kalamazoo County. Application will be made between October 3, 1994 and November 11, 1994 All applications will be made by certified applicators employed by the Department of Transportation. For further Information contact: John Cape. Resource Specialist Michigan Department of Transportation 1501 E. Kilgore Road Kalamazoo. Ml 49001 Phone: (616) 343-3054 This notice Is published per Regulation 637 Act 171, Public Acts of 1976, as amended. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. 1994 Edward M. Murphy WAYLAND - Edward M. Murphy, 65. of Payne Lake Road. Wayland passed away Wednesday. April 27, 1994 at Sl Mary s Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mr. Murphy was bom on October 8. 1928 in Hope Township. Barry County the son of Morris and Greta (Hampton) Murphy. He was raised in Hope Township and attended Brush Ridge School, graduating from Hastings High School. He served in the United States Army from 1951 until 1953 He wts married to Rosemary A. Morra on December 24, 1971 in Hastings He was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 27 years, retiring in 1991. Previous employment included Lockshore Dairy in Delton and was engaged in farming in the Delton area for many years. He had lived at his present address for the past 14 years. Mr. Murphy is survived by his wife Rosem­ ary; son, Larry Murphy of Kalamazoo; daught­ ers and husbands, Connie and Bill Torrey of Delton, and Deborah and Steve Hudson of Battle Creek; son and wife, Clyde and Holly Cobum of Wayland; six grandchildren; brother and wife, Edsel and June Murphy of Nashville. He was preceded in death by his parents Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating Robert E. Stanley ; Joan N. Bradfield HASTINGS - Mrs Joan N Bradfield, 67. of Hastings passed away Saturday, April 30. I99J at Pennock Hospital. Hastings. Mrs. Bradfield was bom on December 3. 1926 in Lansing the daughter of Gladys and Max Wilson Smith. She was raised in Lansing, and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1945. and went on to Kendall Art School for two years. She was mimed to Charles R Bradfield January I. 1947 in Hastings Surviving are her husband. Charles R Brad­ field, two daughters, Linda (Blake) Landon of Saranac, Sandy Bradfield of Hastings; one son. Max Bradfield of Kalamazoo; five grandchil­ dren; two great-grandchildren; her mother. Gladys (Wilson) Smith of Middleville Preceded in death by her father. Max J Wilson. A memorial service was held Wednesday, May 4. 1994 at the Barryville Church on M-79 with Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiating. Interment Mt Hope Cemetery. Middleville Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Chapel. Middleville. Bunal was at the Prairieville Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation. Q L I M B Y I N I T E I) METHODIST CHLRC H M 79 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 105 S Jeffcrwn Father Charie* Fuhcr. Pastor HASTINGS AREA Saturday Mau 4.M)pm. Sunday Maue* 8 00 a m and 11 15 * m . Coofewon* Saturday 4 004 30 INDEPENDENT CHLRCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 P« THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Paslnr Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday wonhip 8:30 a m and 10 15 Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service b 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p m. also Nuncry available lor all service* Bring the whole family WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pauor Ben Her nag. 9 30 Saaday School. Church Service 10 30. Wednesday even­ tap from 6 00-8 00 p.m the youths meet al the church, bang a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Brmdway. Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland! 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m and 11:00am. Sunday School. 9 45 am 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m. >o 8 00 pm Bible Study. Wednesdays. 3:15 p.m al Delores Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third of each month until fur 'her notice Call Mr Stephen Lew,* al 943-5365 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. May 8 - 8:00 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9 30 am Church School (all ages) Thursday. May 5 — 7:45-3:15 Kindergarten Screen­ ing; 6:30 Children's Choir. 7:00 p.m Adventures. 8 00 AA Fnday. May 6 - 8 15-3 00 Kindergarten Screening Saturday. May 7-9:30 Conf 8. 600 Mother Daughter Banquet. I 00NA Monday. May 9 — 7 00 Women of Faith Tuesdav May 10 - 8 15-3 00 Kindergarten Screening. 7.0b Congr Council Wednesday. May II .8 15-3:1*. Kindergarten Screening. 10x3 Wordwatcherv 7 00 Stephen Train CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF (XX). 502 t Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a.m . Worship 11 00 a.m., Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p m Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 00a m . Wor shqill .00 a m . Evening Service at 6:00p m.. Wednesday Praver Bible 700pm NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of Si. Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. Mathrvon Rd . Hastings Ml 490581 meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948X045 Sunday Service* 9 30 a m Bible School. 10 30 am Morning Worship. 6 00 pm. Evening Worship. 7 00 pm Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location — 623-3110 HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, M 37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945 X995 Cathy Count. choir director Sun day morning 9:45 a m . Sunday School. 11:00 a m . Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship Nursery for all services. transport) tsoa provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 00 p.m. Wednesday HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stoic Rmd. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor, Sunday School 9 30 a.m., classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7 00 p.m are Rainbow* or J J Bible Qu.z (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12); Youth Mmi*tries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13 I9> Adult Bible Study No age limits FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a m.. Classes for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7 XX) p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 pm. Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Brmd way. Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunda* School Hour; 11 00 a m Mor- . Worship Service. 6:00 p m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teens and Children HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 P.us Sarver. Pastor Ementus. 945 9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a.m Morning Worship; 6 p.m - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p m - Bible Study, and youth groups Special event* Thursday . April 21st. 7pm. Dan Janus, of Michigan Family Forum, will present the mission of the com muiuty impact project Sutxli*. April 24th special guest Clay Hullet. a missionary to the Philltptnes The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVING'S A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lak, Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAI INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Presenptions" — 11S S. Jefferson — 94S3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan West Pastor Susan Trim bridge (616) 945-939? Sunday School 10 am . Worshi.s II am After School Special Wednesday 4 p in PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (6I6» 758-3021 church phone. 1616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School II 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Awana 3 year-olds-6th grade. Mondays. 6:30 p m . Prayer time Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m . Teen Center 7th-l2th grade. Saturdays. 7:00 p.m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor ship II a.m.. Evening Services 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey or. v ideos in the home Free Bible Cor respondence Course HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hasting. Michigan. G Kehl Keller. Pastor Sahy C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. May 8 9 30 and 11 00 Morning Wor ship Services Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 services os er WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10:50 Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. 10 30 Refreshments and Fellowship m the Dining Room. 11 20 Children s Church Monday — 7.V' Session meeting Wedne* day - 7 00 Chancel Choir. 7 30 Circle 6. at the home of Barb Standage HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Store Schcxil Road) Philip R Colbum. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com munity Service Center 945 2361 Saturday services are Sabbath School at 9:20 a m (for all ages) and Worship Sers ice at 11 (Ml a in Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesday.. 7:00-8 00 p m The Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the pubK Mondays and Wednesdays. 9 00-12:00 noon Donations of clothing m good. clean condilxm are accepted only during above hours If y ou are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. OrgamsVMusic Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with eles ator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 m Sun days — Sundav Church School 9 M) a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . W orship 11 00 a m . Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7 00 p m Wednesdays Family Church Night — Children's Choir 5 15 p m . Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Btble Study 6 45 p m Ac­ tivities for Kids 6 45 p m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages Thursdays — Bell Choir 6 30 p m Chancel Choir 7 30 p m Thursday. May 5 — Na t tonal Day of Prayer Fnday May b — V I P*s (Visually Impaired Persons) 9 30 a m Sunday May 8 — Mother's Day and Festival <»l the Christian Home. Sunday Sclwxil Class of the Week Mi Hi and Sr HI Tuesday. May 10 - Hi Noonerv Potluck and Program 12 00 noon W ednesday May 11 — Prayer Group 11 30 a m I M Women Luncheon and Program 12 00 noon Tuesday. May 17 U M Men Dinner Program 6 .30 pm Saturday. May 21 — Friend* Group Exterior Church Clean-up and Trim 4 00 pm. Gixxlwill Cla*s and Friends Group Potluck'Program 6 (X) pm Sun day. May 22 - Sunday School Class of the Week Faith. Sundav School Special Event Miniature Golf 2 00 Pm SUPPOR1 GROUPS - Narcotics Anonymou* 12 00 Noon Mondav Wedncvdav and Friday, and 8 U0 p m Thursday*. Al Anon 12 R’ pm Wednesdays Co Dependent• Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursday* and 9 00 a m Saturda* * HASTINGS - Robert E. Stanley, 79, of Taffee Drive. Hastings, passed away Tuesday. May 3. 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom on April 21. 1915 in Indian River, lhe son of Orr and Susan (Peck) Stanley. He was raised in the Indian River area and attended schools there He graduated from Cheboygan High School in 1932 and later went on to attend Wayne Stale University. Mr Stanley served in the United States Army during World War II. He moved to Hast­ ings in 1945 from Lansing. He married Miner L Talsma He was employed at Hastings Mutual Insur­ ance Company for 35 years, retiring as Company President in 1980. He was a member and Past President of Michigan Association of Insurance Compa­ nies, Life Member and Past Trustee of Hastings Elks Lodge #1965, Life Member of Hastings Masonic Lodge #52. long time member and Past Board Member of Hastings Country Club, member of Hastings American Legion PosL Barry County Solid Waste Committee. Hast­ ings United Methodist Church and oldest member of the Indian River Chamber of Commerce He is survived by his wife. Miner, and son. Richard Stanley of Scottville. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00a m on Friday, May 6, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home, with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Family will recieve visitors immediately following Memorial Services, at the Hastings American Legion Hall, where a luncheon will be served. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital.________________________ David S. Goodyear^ 111 HASTINGS — David S. Goodyear HI. 70. of Hastings and Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday. May 4. at Pennock Hospital. He was bom Jan. 26. 1924, in Hastings, Mich., the son of David S. and Marian (Campbell) Goodyear IL Mr. Goodyear was raised in (be Hastings area and attended Hastings schools. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1942 and joined the Army, serving through World War II. He married Florence L. French on July 3. 1948 Mr. Goodyear joined his father in lhe op­ eration of the Goodyear Brothers Hardware store in Hastings in 1946. The business was sold in the early 1960s and is now True Value Hardware. He also formed Goodyear Brothers In­ vestments in Hastings and sold that business in 1984. It is now Thornapplc Valley .Equipment. He iffigd that same year. A member Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Mr. QnoOwar was a member of the Hastings Elk's Lodge *1965, Hastings American Ixgion post, Hastings Masonic Ixxige #52 and thcJIastings Country Club. He was also a member and past president of the Hastings Rotary Club He enjoyed golfing, fishing and sailing. He is survived by hi: wife Florence; daughter Mary Beth Panyn of Eugene. Ore.; daughter Claire Nichols of Hastings; son D. Spencer Goodyear IV of Morrice, Mich.; son Geoffrey Goodyear of Grand Rapids; son Philip Goodyear of Grand Rapids; sister Sally Vogelreuter-Qf Marshall; sister Carol Armstrong, of Esteto. Fla., and seven grand­ children. Services will be at 7 p.m. Friday. May 6. at the Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church, with the Rev. Charles P. McCabe III officiating. Burial will be in Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions can be made to Pennock Hospital, the Y Camp at Algonquin Lake. Emmanuel Episcope’ Church or the charity of one's clxrce. Arrangements were made by Wren Fu­ neral Home cf Hastings. Effie Mae Priebe HASTINGS - Effie Mae Dukes Richmond Priebe, 92, of Hastings died Friday, April 29, 1994 at Hastings Tendercare. She was bom Febuary 20, 1902 in Irving Township, the daughter of William T. and Mary Ann (Kidder) Dukes. She was raised in Barry County and graduated from Freeport High School in 1918, and Barry County Normal in 1919. taught school at Count. Jones, Caledonia. Freeport, and Ionia Schools. Graduated from Acme Business School iu 1937. She was a bookkeeper for Young Bros. & Daley in Lansing from 1937 to 1943, and Larson Co. in Detroit 1944-54. She married Adelbert Richmond June 30, 1924 that ended in divorce, she married Edward A. Priebe 1943, he died in June 1982. Mrs. Priebe was a member of Southfield Presbyterian Church, attended Hastings First Presbyterian Church, member American Legion Auxiliary. Hugo Fales Post 203,0.E.S. 239 Farmington and O.E.S. #7 Hastings, Thor­ napple Garden Cub. Thornapplc Arts Council She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Douglas H. (Joyce) Castleman of Hastings; step-son, Edward M. and wife Nancy Priebe of Coopersville, Richard and wife Mary Priebe of Grand Rapids; step-daughter, Donna L. Priebe Bauer of Southfield; eight grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; 37 great-grandchild.en; one great-great-granddaughter; sisters, Mrs. Frank (Goldie) Rounsville of Big Rapids; brothers, Floyd (Bud) and wife Julia Dukes of Hastings. Dale and wife Monel! Dukes of Big Rapids. She was preceded in death by sisters. Bernice Kyser and Dorothy MacDonald Memorial services will be held Sunday. M»y 8. 1994 at 2pm at the First Presbyterian Church m Hastings with Reverend Kent Keller and Reverend Willard Curtis officiating. Memorials can be made to Thornapple Arts Council Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home m Hastings. Carl A. Schweder |Carter D. "Dell" Sisson| FREEPORT - Carter D “Dell'’ Sisson. 53. of West Sisson Road, Freeport, passed away Wednesday, April 27, 1994 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Sisson was bom on September 29.1940 in Hastings lhe son of Victor and Merle (Carter) Sisson. He was raised in Hastings and Woodland areas and attended Woodland schools, graduating in 1958 from Woodland High School. He served in the United States Air Force two years, being discharged in 1962. He lived in California for 10 years, returning to lhe Hast­ ings area in 1972, has resided at his last address for the past 14 years He was married to Shirley A. Miller on September 30, 1976. Mr. Sisson was employed at Bradford-White Corporation in Middleville for 17 years. Previ­ ous employment included, Hastings Manufac­ turing Company, Roof Truss Company in Dutton, and the Viking Corporation in Hastings. He was a member of Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. Mr. Sisson lived and loved his Lord and Saviour, his country, his church, and his family. He enjoyed antique shows, antique cars, motorcycles, reading and traveling. Mr. Sisson is survived by his wife, Shirley; step-son and wife. Brian and Teresa Bowman of Middleville; daughter and husband, Kelley and Douglas Carpenter of Freeport; son, Victor F. Sisson o( Freeport; grandchildren, Bradley, Jennifer, and Jason Bowman, Shelia, Rachel, and Taylor Carpenter, Shynna Sisson; sister and husband, Roberta. “Bobbi” and Eldon Roush of Hastings; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services were held Saturday, April 30th, 1994 at lhe Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Carl Litchfield and Reverend John Hoos officiating. Burial at Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Welcome Comers United Methodist Church Building Fund. |EdytheJ. Klinkner ■ ARIZONA - Edythe J. Klinkner, 80. of Phoe­ nix, Arizona, passed away Tuesday. April 5. 1994. She graduated from Nashville High Schoo! Class of 1931 and from Grand Rapids Butter­ worth Hospital School of Nursing in 1935. She worked most of her life as a school nurse in lhe Phoenix School System. She retired in 1976. Edythe Klinkner was preceded in death by her parents Chancy and Mina Hicks; her sisters, Beatrice Buchanan and Madeline Culp. She is survived by her husband, Alvin; daughters, Joanne McCord and Susan Billman; four grandchildren and three great­ grandchildren all of Phoenix; and her sister Dorothy Hicks McCleary of Fort Myers, Honda. Memorial contributions may be made to the Maple Valley Memorial Scholarship Foundation. I ByronJ. VanPelt| WACOUSTA - Byron J. VanPelt, 53, passed away April 30, 1994 at a Lansing Hospital. He was a sales representative for Valley Industrial Products. A member of Wacousta Community United Methodist Church, Past President of Wacousta Lions Cub, Hamony Cub, Masonic Lodge 345 of Hickory Comers. He is survival by his wife, Carol; daughter, Audrey of Lansing; son, Darrin at home; two brothers, Myron (Joanne) of South Carolina, David (Jan) of California; step-mother, Ruth VanPelt of Delton. Funeral Services were held Tuesday, May 3, 1994 at lhe Wacousta Community United Methodist Church. Interment Wacousta Cemetery. Arrangements made by Holihan Atkin Funeral Home, Grand Ledge. Memorial contributions to lhe Wacousta Lions Cub through the funeral home. Rachel Isabella Merring | HASTINGS- Rachel Isabella Merring Infant daughter of Stephen and Linda (Cove) Merring. passed away Saturday. April 30 in Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. She was Bom April 28. 1994 in Hastings. Surviving are her parents Stephen and Linda Merring of Hastings, Grandparents, Great Grandparents, many aunts, uncles, and cousins. A private service will be held at a later date. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home of Hastings. |Lucille E. Preston| Mrs. Lucille E. Preston, age 80 of Okemos, and formerly of Hastings, passed away Tues­ day May 3.1994 m the Ingham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings Carl A. Schweder, 93, formerly of Hastings, passed away Thursday. Apnl 28. 1994 at Kent Community Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was bom on September 10. 1900 in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Barry County in lhe mid 20's. He farmed for many years and worked for Jarvis Engineer for 12 years, retiring in 1962. Mr. Schweder was an avid outdoorsman and loved to garden. He is survived by his wife. Dorothy M. (Spidel) Schweder of Hastings; sons, David C. and wife Mary Schweder of Grand Rapids, Richard and wife Lynn Schweder of Kent City, Donald L. Schwader of Hastings, Robert E. and wife Diane Schweder of Freeport; daughter, Virginia M. Schweder of Hastings; 11 grand­ children; sister. Irene Slapak of Ohio; several neices and nephews. Graveside services were Saturday at Rutland Township Cemetery with Richaid Taggart Officiating. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Elizabeth Barrett McGuigan VERO BEACH - Elizabeth Barrett McGui­ gan, 84, of Oak Park Terrace, Vcro Beach passed away Thursday, April 28, 1994 at her residence after a prolonged illness. She was bom on September 24, 1909 in Beaufort, South Carolina. She was a resident of Hastings for 20 years, and moved to Honda in 1962 and Vero Beach in 1982. Elizabeth was a member of St Helens Catholic Church Her first husband. Edward Barrett preceded her in death in 1961. Survivors include her husband of four years, Daniel; three daughters, Barbara Tinsey and Nancy Larke Peran, both of Vero Beach, and Mary Sherwood of Hastings; one son. Edward L. Barrett Jr. of Niles; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Emma­ nuel Episcopal Church Hastings, Saturday, May 7th, 1994 at 11:30AM. In lieu of flowers the family suggests dona­ tions be made to VNA/Hospice, of Indian River County, 1111 36th Street, Vero Beach, Ronda 32960 in Mrs. McGuigan’s memory. H. Marguerite Gill VanLare VIRGINIA - il. Marguerite Gill VanLare, 84, a retired long-time Hastings teacher, passed away Thursday, April 14, 1994 in Arlington, Virginia where she had lived near her daughter in recent years. She suffered with A.'zheimers. She was bom in Oakland County on her family’s farm June 6,1909, she was the daught­ er of Lewis and Bessie Rogers Charlick. She graudated from Milford High School in 1927 and was certified as a teacher in the County Normal training system. She later earned her degree at Western Michigan University. She was an elementary teacher for her entire career, and taught in a number of districts across the state. She married another educator, Donald R. Gill of Detroit, March 31,1937 after the two met while leaching in Berrien Springs. The Gills moved to Hastings in 1952 when he became principal of lhe High School. Marguerite began teaching early elementary at Central School the following year. They were members of the Presbyterian Church and were active in a number of educa­ tional and civic groups. They retired in 1968 and had just begun a series of world trips when Donald passed a*«y in London in 1969. She married Olin VanLare of Holland in 1972, who passed away in 1975. Marguerite moved from her home on Marshall Street to lhe Washington, D.C. area in 1991 to reside in lhe Sunrise Retirement Home. She is survived by her daughter and son-in­ law, Mary Gill and Robert Lyle; her grandchil­ dren, David Lyle of Arlington, Virginia, and Heather Lyle of New York City; her brother, Lee Charlick of Highland Township, Oakland County. Michigan; and her sister Lillian Penn of Phoenix, Arizona; also surviving are several nieces, nephews, and cousins and numbers of old friends and former students. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 17. 1994 at Lynch & Sons Funeral Home in Milford, Michigan. Burial was at Grandlawn Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northern Virginia, 4715 North 15th Street, Arlington, Virginia 22205. I ClydeJohn KoopmanJr.| HASTINGS - Cyde John Koopman Jr., 56 of Hastings passed away Friday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born on August 24, 1937 in Spring Lake the son of Clyde Sr. and Josephine (VanSlooten) Koopman. He attended B.C. Central High School. He was the owner and operator of Clydes Windshield Repair which was based out of his home. Formerly worked as a salesman with Coop­ ers Dealership in Kalamazoo for many years, Gavins in Middleville, Andrus in Hastings and Erich Henkel in Battle Creek A member of lhe Free and Accepted Mason in Climax and lhe Michigan Steelheaders group. He enjoyed fishing, motorcycling, snowmobiling, camping, golfing, and automobile racing Preceded in death by parents; and sister. Patricia Busman in 1992. Surviving are his wife, lhe former Paula Lancaster, they were married on May 2, 1981; son. Steven Koopman of Battle Creek; daught­ ers, Jennifer Storm and Jani Homan both Hast­ ings; three grandchildren; four nieces. Cremation has taken place. Masonic Services were held Tuesday at the Royal Funeral Home. Interment of ashes was on Wednesday al lhe Barryville Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Barry Community Hospice, 1005 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan. 49058. Arrangements were by the Royal Funeral Home. Battle Creek �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Hause-Rentz to wed Sept. 2 The parents of Kathy Jo Hausc and Joseph (Bill) William Rentz Jr. arc pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their children. Kathy is the daughter of Sharon Hausc and George and Ruby Hausc all of Hastings. The bndc-to-bc is currently attending NEC. Bill is lhe son of Joseph and Charlotte Rentz of Hastings. The groom-to-be is a 1993 graduate of NIT. He is currently employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company Both are 1988 graduates of Hastings High School. A Sept. 2. 1994 wedding is being planned. Hicks couple to mark 55th anniversary Blaine and Eileen Hicks of Hastings will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on May 6th Blame and the former Eileen Baughman were married May 6. 1939 at the Grandale Presbyterian Church in Detroit and moved to Hastings from Brighton in 1990 Their special day was shared with an open house on April 29th by children Stan Hicks of Phoenix. Sue Snow of Plainwell, and Frank Hicks of Hastings. Also attending were grand­ children. great grandchildren, brothers, sisters, and friends. f Woodland NEWS .. by Catherine Lucas Faith Christian School on Woodland Road held a rootin' tootin' flagwavin' patriotic music program last Thursday evening The auditorium was full for the perfor­ mance that included 23 different readings, acts and songs, even a parade with bicycles The huge cast included Jon Baum. Walter Specs. Cody Drcyssc. Robbie Touton. Nichole Wieland. Kim Weinbrenncr. Susana Benson. Tiffany Cappon. Daniel Fcathcrly. Matt Morrison, Walter Specs. Tarrah Eggers. Josh Morrison. Tyler Guernsey. Daniel Specs. Ben Buikema. Ryan Stambought. Eric Gillespie. Peter Pierson. Theron Barlow. Angie Winebrcnncr. Kyle Stambaugh. Ginny Specs, Autumn Wieland. Jane Buikema. Jen­ nifer Carr, Becky Winebrcnncr. Lisa Guern­ sey. Chad Carr. Libby Baum. Eric Anderson. Petra Martinez. Angie McLeod. Kris Buehler. Nikki Ketchum. Tara Riemer. Arnie Stambaugh. Robbie Touton. Russell Specs. Eric Gillespie. Ken Buehler. Stacia Guern­ sey. Katherine Shellcnbarger. and perhaps some that more. Ushers were Brent Anderson. Ryan Avery . Russell Specs and Theron Barlow Saturday. May 7. will be depot outside work day if the weather is cooperative Everyone in Lake Odessa or surrounding areas is asked to come to the depot and get the grounds ready for summer planting after lhe danger vf frosi. Anyone who comes sould br­ ing outdoor tools, such as rakes, trowels, shovels or whatever. The Lykins twin brothers, Charlie and Sherman, surpnsed everyone in Woodland when they announced on Tuesday that Wednesday would be the last day they would operate the welding shop they owned on Main Street The shop was very busy with unexpected work Wednesday morning, but the twins were able to close down around 11 a m and enjoy an impromptu party, which included cookies and cold soft drinks supplied by friends on very short notice. The Woodland Village Council President. Lester Forman, saw that lhe chest full of cold drinks were supplied and other anonymous people supplied lhe cookies. At noon, several friends took lhe brothers to die Woodland Townehouse for a surprise farewell dinner. Laura Lykins was included in the party. The Lykins brothers are avid outdoorsmen. and hunting and fishing are their main ac­ tivities outside their work. They intended to start a prolonged trip to the Upper Peninsula Thursday morning and eventually to work their way to Grand Fork. N.D.. where Dan will begin a new assignment in a few weeks. Everyone in Woodland were sorry to sec Brighton-Scott engagement told Mr. and Mrs. Tom Brighton and Mr. and Mrs. John Scott arc pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Tracy Lynn and Matthew Norman. Both Tracy and Matthew are students at Western Michigan University. Tracy will be graduating in December with a degree in elementary education. Man will complete his studies m June wit; a secondary education degree marjoring in drafting. A Dec. 30. 1994. wedding is being planned. Root-Tolan exchange vows The children of Barb Root and Ray Tolan are delighted to announce the marriage of their parents. The couple were married January 28 with a dinner reception following at lhe Middle Villa. Having returned from a month's honeymoon in Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ray Tolan arc residing in Middleville. The bodes children arc: Mary and Douglas Root of Byron Center. Kathleen and Wes Eckhard of Rosenburg. Texas. Rob Root of Byron Center and Paul Root of Grand Rapids The groom s children arc Kareen and Bob Tnpp of Grand Rapids. Anne and Larry Hawthorne of Dowling. Linda and Bob Spaulding of Hastings and Mitch Tolan of Middleville Klein-Baxter plan to wed Aug. 6 Laurie Ann Klein and Jeffrey Meyers Bax­ ter will be united in marriage on Aug. 6. 1994 The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hamilton High School and currently attends Hope Col­ lege She is the daughter of Larry and Carol Klein of Hamilton. The future groom graduated from Hastings High School and will graduate from Hope College in May. He and his parents. William and Peggy Baxter, are of Hastings Thompson-Howlett plan Aug. 27 wedding The engagement of Vicky Linn Thompson to Steven Edwin Howlett is being announced by their parents. Carl and Linda Thompson of Hastings and Lawrence and Carol Howlett of Dowling The couple arc 1992 graduates of Hastings High School Vicky is attending Davenport College in Battle Creek, will graduate in June of '94. and is working for the accountant al Davenport Steve is working at Mueller Bean Company in Lakewood An August 27th wedding is being planned Carys to celebrate 65th anniversary Charles and Vida Cary of 6715 V Drive North (Poorman Road) in Battle Creek will celebrate their 65th wedding annivesary on Saturday . May 7th with an open house from 3 to 5 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church. 1625 Capital Avenue NE. There will be a short pro­ gram at 3:30 p.m The event w ill be hosted by their sons. Nor­ man and Albert Cary and their families, all of Battle Creek. The couple have six grand­ children and 15 great-grandchildren Charles Cary and the former Vida Case were married in the parsonage at Assyria Center on March 12. 1929 They have resided in the Battle Creek area all of their lives w here he has been a farmer and she has been a homemaker. Charles has lived in their Pennfield Township home for over 80 years He took over the major farming duties from his father as a teenager and still occasionally assists on the farm where five generations of Cary's have worked Today, it is known as the Cary Dairy Farm and operated by their son Norman and grandson Steve Over the years, the Cary's have .njoyed numerous camping, fishing, and hunting tops in northern Michigan They have spent their winters in Palmetto. Florida since 1954 They attend Calvary Bpatist Church The family requests that there be no gifts Sherman Lykins and the Inside ot the Lykins' Welding Shop on its last day. the Lykins duo ride off into the sunset, but all agreed they are entitled to a few years of wellearned leisure. After 48 years on Main Street, they will be missed. A National Day of Prayer service will be held in front of the Page Memorial Building in Lake Odessa Friday, May 5. at noon. The first 20 minutes will be a program by Faith Bi­ ble School students that will be followed by a 20-minute program by the Lakewood Ministerial Association. The public is invited. The Lakewood Middle School held in the old high school building in Woodland a car nival Saturday with all the usual school car­ nival events including face painting. Gretchen Slater won a hot air balloon nde from River­ view Hot Air Balloons at the Hastings Airport in a raffle at the carnival. She will probably lake the nde in August. The Woodland Township Board met last Monday evening. Bob Schaefer, Barry Coun­ ty Drain Commissioner, spoke briefly at the beginning of the meeting. He said Woodland Township has the most drains of any Barry County Township and the most named drams, which now are 50 years old. Most have had no major work for the past 20 to 25 years and he asked that the township share in the cost of repairs to the Early/Curtis Drain, by paying 20 percent of the cost. Ken Neal, manager of the county waste disposal facility, which has ownersin Detroit, spoke briefly about approval for a plan to ac­ cept waste from other counties. He said there will be public hearings on the subject at the Hastings and another on May 20 at 1:30 p.m Dave Beach. Lakewood Wastewater manager, gave his annual update report to the township board. He said he is always willing to give individuals or groups tours of the facility. Doug Hoort. Woodland Township Fire Chief, reported there had been nine fires in the past month and that this was lhe most ex­ pensive time in the year for the fire depart­ ment because of roadside and rubbish burning that local people hurry to get done before the statewide ban on burning takes place. Because the ban is planned for the windy penod in lhe Upper Peninsula, it is the worst time for this pan of the state. Hoort also reported that the old pumper truck. No. 882. is now out of service because it needed a lot of work and has been replaced by the much larger new pumper The board voted to have a telephone install­ ed in the library, and tht will be done this week. No new books were received in the library last week. The board also voted to purchase a 12-foot span sprayer for use in the cemeteries. Jim Wickam is now responsible for the upkeep of the old Mauch Cemetery. Earl Engler said he is not sure how much longer he will be able to do the mowing or how long he will be able to do anything in that cemetery. The township police reported six accidents. 47 Vi hours of patrol. 19 traffic stops and six citations The Sunday evening program for children at Lakewood United Methodist Church ended for lhe summer this week with a program and hot deg dinner attended by more than 100 people The evening started with a “car-NAlL-val" for the children. There were two nail guessing games. Tom Doyle won the adult game and Jessie Dye won the kids' game. With lhe "Pails of Nails" project and the "Bank of Thanks" Lenten program, the children of the church earned more than S900 for the senior high church young people to use cn their mission trip to Illinois this summer Beverly Overbeck cracked two bones in her foot in an accident at work and has been home for one month, but she go* a walking cast late last week and was at church Sunday. On Mon­ day. she had Cathy Lucas. Connie Jackson. Elizabeth Smith and Munel Pierce for lunch of homemade vegetable soup and muffins with fnnt salad Later in the afternoon. Elizabeth. Muriel and Connie called on Joyce Flessner who recently returned from spending the winter at Kissimmee. Fla During the winter. Joyce had new problems with her ever-troubling feet and came home with one foot in heavy bandages and on crutches. Gerry and Mardclc Bates arc now back in their Woodland Township home after spen­ ding several months at Surprise. Ariz.. near Phoenix. On the way back, they stopped and saw several friends. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church held a mother-daughter banquet with more than 100 guests last week. The women had swiss steak, scalloped potatoes, vegetable, salad and chocolate cake, and the meal was served by the men Evelyn Goodrich acted as emcee for the program, which included skits, songs and other performances by several church ladies and girls. A display of "Something Old" was on a table. It included a doll cradle owned by Hildred Chase that was made in 1902; flat iron made by an ancestor of Evelyn Goodrich, who was a blacksmith, and that Evelyn now uses as a door slop; dolls; several school pro­ jects from long ago and other items. The tables were decorated with dark red geraniums. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance group will hold the monthly benefit dinner on Mother's Day. Sunday. May 8. from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Cunninghams' Acre. Bring your mother. If she is more than 100 years old. her dinner is free. The ambulance group also will hold their annual Life Saver sale in Woodland. Lake Odessa. Clarksville. Sunfield and throughout the area soon. Look for the ambulance at banks and other businesses and gel yourself a package of Life Savers and help the life savers. Beth Allen participated in the regional com­ petition of the contest held by the Michigan Council of Teachers of Mathematics at Grand Rapids Community College last Saturday. Twelve kids from Lakewood Middle School went. Five of them are from Woodland Township. Beth is lhe only from the seventh or eighth grade who qualified to go on to the state contest at Central Michigan University May 21 Zion Lutheran Church held a first commu­ nion service and a reception for Kyle Brodbeck. Amanda Dahms arid Kayla Fisher. Doag and Karen MacKenzie who now live in a suburb of Atlanta. Ga.. arrived in Michigan over the weekend. They will spend some time in Woodland later this week Mutual Funds, annuities available at Hastings City Bank branches Robert E. Picking, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Hastings City Bank, has an­ nounced that customers may now purchase high quality annuities and mutual funds in any of the bank's six locations He said. "Making lhe Community Invest­ ment Center available at our offices is an in­ novative response to our customers’ desire for alternative investment products. It's one-stop shopping that allows our customers access to these types of investments from the conve­ nience of their local Hastings City Bank office. "Not only can a customer choose from a variety of securities, including bond funds, equity funds and money market funds, but also lhe Community investment Center makes available carefully selected tax-deferred an- Kidder-Stevens united in marriage Carrie Jane Kidder and Hal David Stevens Jr of Hastings are proud to announce their joining in holy matrimony on Jan 29. 1994 Matron of honor and best man were Dan and Lavon Walcott of Grand Rapids Proud parents of the bndc and groom are Dewaync and Laune Kidder of Hastings. Pamela Heidtman of Manistique. Mi and Hal Stevens Sr of Danville. Ky A special thanks from Carrie to her aunt and uncle Laura and Gary Smith for their help with the wedding nuities from credit worthy insurance carriers with high ratings and strong capital posi­ tions." he added David Scholl is the fully licensed Invest­ ment Representative who can assist customers of Hastings City Bank with selecting the in­ vestment alternatives which will best suit their particular investment objectives The Community Investment Center is a ser­ vice of Correspondent Insurance Agency of Michigan Inc., a fully licensed insurance agency, and Essex National Securities. Inc (ENS1). memocr NASD/SIPC Insurance products offered through Correspondent In­ surance Agency of Michigan involve risk since they are only backed by the issuing in­ surance company Securities offered through ENSI involve investment risk, including lhe possible loss of principal Neither Correspondent Insurance Agency of Michigan nor ENSI is affiliated with any bank or savings and loan. These products are not FDIC insured and are not obligations of. or guaranteed by. any bank or savings and loan Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. 1994 to a num who i* devoted to hi* mother. and 1 am glad <>t it Legal Notices My husband cat* breakfast at hi* mother's home every day i Me. too > He often eats din­ ner al his mother * home iMc. too.) We rare­ ly go <mi anymore without asking his mother to join us She-.its in the front scat next so her son Do I appr ise ol this ’ I INSIST <»n it' My mother in-law is a generous caring woman, and ms husband is a beautiful, sensitive man His devotion to his mother and tn my parents is just one of the miliums of reasons I love him Sign me NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE State of Michigan Sth Orcutt Court County of Barry MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in a Mortgage mode by Gary Terburg to First ol America Bonk Michigan N A dated Moy 25 1990 and recorded on June 20 1990 in liber 500 Poge 903 Barry County Records No proceedings hove been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the mortgage or any port thereof ond the amount now claimed to be due on the debt >s S32 264 36 The Mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole of the property oi public auction to the highest bidder for cosh on June 3 1994 al 2 00 p m. local time at the East front door ol the Barry County Cour thouse in the City ol Hastings Michigan The pro perty will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage together with interest ot 10 percent legal costs attorney fees and also any loses or in­ surance that the Mortgagee pays before the sole The property is located in the Township of Orangeville County of Bor»y Michigan ond is described os The West 1 2 of the Northwest 1 4 of section 27 Town 2. North Range 10 West During the one year immediately following the sole the property may be redeemed FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN N A Dated 4 28 94 Stephen I Langeland P C By Stephen I longelond (P32583) Attorney at Law 133 West Cedar Street Kalomaxoo. Ml 49007 (5 26) Filo No 9O-I24-CZ Hon Richord M Shuster REPUBLIC BANK CENTRAL A Mxhagon Bonking Corporation. Plaintiff. CHRIS A BUNGE and JULIE A BUNGE |Ointly and severally Defendants WILLIAM G JACKSON. P C William G Jackson (PI 5388) Roberto R Ballard (P38631) Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 East Walker Street P.O Bom 246 St. Johns. Ml 48879 George t Re.d (P43563) Attorney for Defendants 700 36th Street S E Suite 204 Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1. On December 15 1993. the 5th Circuit Court of Barry County. Michigan entered a Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff. Republic Bonk — Central, a Michigan Bonking Corporation and against Deien dants Chris A. Bunge and Julie A Bunge, faintly aixJ severally. 2 On Friday. May 20. 1994. at 2 00 p.m. in the afternoon, at public auction to be held at rhe steps of the East entrance of the Barry County Cour­ thouse. Hostings. Michigan, in this County, the Court Clerk for Barry County shall offer for sale to the highest bidder all of the right, title and interest of the Defendants in and to the following property Lof 76 of Hostings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of the Plats on Page 41. Barry County. Michigan, together with one half of alley on the West side thereof. and also one half of alley on the South vde thereof Which has on address of 1504 North Muh.gon Hostings. Michigan 49058 Dated March 17 1994 WILLIAM G JACKSON P C. By Robert R Ballard (P38631) Attorney for Plaintiff Republic Bank - Central 120 East Walker Street P.O Bom 246 St. Johns MJ 48879 (5/12) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Docodont’e Estate State of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate File No 94-21373 SE ESTATE OF LOIS ' MIDDLETON Deceased Social Security No. 384-24 4529 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected oy this hearing TAKE NOTICE On June 2. 1994 at nine o clock in the forenoon, in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michtgon before Honorable Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Linda L Beute requesting that she be appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of LOIS I MIDDLETON who lived at 705 S Briggs Rood. Middleville Michigan 49333 and who died on March 15. 1994 requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent be determined, and requesting also that the Will of the deceased dated December 28. 1978. and codicils dated (none) be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all clorms ogoms! the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal repcesen tatrve or to both the probole court ond the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the dote of publication of this notice Notice rs further given that the estate will then be C»i-gned to entitled persons appearing of record. April 25. 1994 David A. Dimmers (Pl7793) DIMMERS McPHILLIPS t DOHERTY 221 South Broodv/ay Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Linda I Beute 2800 N. Yankee Springs Rood Middleville Ml 49333 (5/5) File No 94 21372 SP Estote of Myrtle L. Dougherty deceased 374-07-6508 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE. A hearing will be held on Moy 26 1994 at 2 00 p.m. in the probate courtroom. Hosting; Michigan be*ere Judge Richard H Show on the petition of Robert C '"'ougherty requesting Robert C. Dougherty be appointed personal represen­ tative of Myrtle I Dougherty who lived at 528 East William. Hastings Michigan and who died March 24 1994 and requesting also the will of the deceased dated Sept 18 1990 be admitted to pro bate ond heirs at law be determined Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of lhe dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record April 14 1994 Robert L Byington P-27621 222 Wen Apple Street Hastings Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Robert C. Dougherty 114 West High Street Hostings Ml 49058 (5/5) State of Michigan Probata Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE -------- J - ._ A O- ..A. — A moeponoem . < waic Filo No. 94-21387-IE Estate of Doris M. Welty a/k/a/ Doris Moe Seven Welty Social Security No 362-26-1954 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your mtereaf m the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 861 Beechwood Point. Delton. Michigan 49046 died 01/22/94. An instrument dated 10 16 72 has been admitted as the will of the deceased and on instru­ ment dated II IB 86 has been admitted as a .odicil to will. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Janet Eldred. 5605 East H. Avenue. Kalamazoo. Ml 4900). or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Pro­ bate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058 within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estote will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to it. Sidney D Durham (PI3040) 202 N Riverview Drive Parchment. Ml 49004 •616)349-7686 (5/5) ■ Ann Landers Lucky in l^wrente, Hanky-panky with sister? Dear Ann Landers: I am a 60-year-old woman I believe my husband is has mg an af­ fair with my sister, who lives nearby Her husband's work makes it necessary for him to travel a lot. and 1 have a strong hunch that my husband goes to her apartment when he say s he has to work late I have asked myself that famous Ann Landers question. "Would I be better off with pr without him *" and have come to the con­ clusion that I would be a fool to kick him out. Also. J have no proof that an affair is actually going on Nevertheless, this whole thins is very disturbing, and I need to know what to do about it No name, initials or city, please — Too Old for This Monkey Business Dear T.O. for M.B.: Do nothing for the lime being Keep your eyes and ears open Make no accusations If. in time, you have real evidence of hanky-panky, consult a counselor regarding the best course of action Foolish financial aid Dear Ann luuiders: My husband and I have been helping his parents out financially for quite some time We make their monthly car payments and give them extra money for incidentals Ann. I wouldn't mind if I thought our help was needed or appreciated We have a new baby and a lot of expenses we never had before My in-laws have never once said "thank you" for anything Meanwhile, they spend S20 every week on lottery tickets My husband has two brothers who don't do one blessed thing for their parents His folks apparently feci it’s easier for us because we make a little more money than the others. My husband insists that his parents are too proud to say "thank you." I say if they can manage to forget their pride long enough to accept S5.000 a year from us. they should be able to express some gratitude Am I out of line? I need an outside opinion What do you say? Fort Lauderdale Dear Lauderdale: Your husband needs to grow up and stop being a schnook His first obligation is to you and lhe baby Since his parents do not need the financial help, he should slop throwing it at them. bags While most breakge is accidental, it is always PERMANENT A Realist in San Bernardino Dear Realist: Of course, you arc right The face with the egg on H is mine Gem of the Day: There's no point in bury­ ing a hatchet if you are going to put a marker on the site Good 'Mamas boy1 Dear Ann Landers: I hope you can find room tn your column for one more letter about "mama’s boys" because I’m dying to tell the world about mine. Tomorrow is our 47th wedding anniver­ sary. and I wouldn't trade my "mama's boy" for a million dollars He's one of five sons My mother-in-law always bragged that she didn't regret having five boys because she was sure they would bring her five wonderful girls - and they did. Because my husband was close to his mother. 1 knew he would be considerate, kind and a wonderful father His own father set a fine example. He and the boys helped their mother with chores, -uch as doing the dishes, washing floors and windows, running errands and buying groceries. They all knew how to cook. Even after marriage, the boys enjoyed meeting at their parents' house every Saturday for breakfast 1 say. if you want a good hus­ band. look for a good son. - Happy in Florida Dear Happy: What a testimonial! I hope your mother-in-law is still around to read it. 1 remember that when Faye Emerson divorced Elliott Roosevelt, she said her big­ gest regret was losing her mother-in-law. Eleanor Here's another letter on the same subject: Dovoted to Mom Dear Ann Landers: I am a woman married Area GIRL, Hannah Dean, bom at Community Hospital. Battle Creek. April 19 at 12:56 a.m. to Don and Pali Smith, Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 11 ozs. and 20 inches long. GIRL. Kary and Jane Morris of Lake Odessa arc proud to annoucc the arrival of their baby girl. Hannah Jo. bom at Blodgett Memorial Hospital on March 3<‘. at 12:58 p.m.. weighing in at 9 lbs.. and Pleasuring 21 inches long Grandparents arc Richard and Betty Bryans of Middleville. Fred and Fran Morris of Lake Odessa, and Jean Parish of Grand Rapids Smart Borrowing Begins At Home. Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER A Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan is a smart way to borrow...with low interest rates and tax deductible interest.* For a limited time, your Hastings City Bank Home Equity Loan comes with no closing costs** and no annual fees. To apply for your Home Equity Loan...stop in at any office or call today. posting;? (fify ^mik Safe and Sound Since 1886 Member FDIC tiau mvM LENDER •Please consult your tax advisor ••Closing costs are waived when stale equalized value of your home can he used in place of lhe normally required appraisal (As <>• April 26. 19*1 the current APR 8 75S Maximum APR IK 00‘S » Get to know ‘Mom1 Dear Ann luinders: This is tn response to all those negative letters about "mama's boys '' Shame on those women who would at­ tempt to take a son away from his mother A man should never be put in the position of having to choose between his mother and his wife My fiance. "Ellis." and I have been together for quite a while, and we plan to marry in the summer He. too. is a "mama's boy " In the beginning. I felt threatened and jealous of his relationship with his mother. Finally. I tried a different approach - getting to know her Guess what’’ I discovered a woman who is funny, intelligent and a great listener 1 also now know that many of the qualities that make me love Ellis so much are qualities he got from her She has made him the wonderful man he is today, and thanks to her. he will also be a terrific husband. Jamestown, N.C. Dear Jamestown and all others who wrote to extol the virtues of mothers-inlaw: I am convinced that the stereotype of the overpowering, insufferable, domineering mother-in-law is more of a myth than a reali­ ty. The thousands of letters I received from women who adore their husband's mothers was heartwarming It also brought back some warm memories We were four girls in our family, and every one of us had a husband who loved our mother Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? "Nuggets and Doozies" is the answer. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 15 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 36 > Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: GIRL, Shawna Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 17 at 9:31 p m to Gus and Sandy Hendnxson. Holland. Mi., weighing 5 lbs.. 14 ozs and 18 inches long Permanent damage Dear Ann Landers: This is for "Offended in Wisconsin.” who. when she went into an antique shop to browse, was asked to leave her purse at the counter You thought it was an insult, the implication being that she might be a shoplifter Here are two signs that I have seen in anti­ que shops around the country I doubt that the intent was to suggest theft but rather the possibility of accidental breakage. In Tempe. Ariz.: *'Please restrain your handbag, as well as your children. Being bumped in here doesn't mean skinned knees or hurt feelings. It means DEATH to a priceless object " In Portland. Ore.: “Please allow us to have temporary custody of your parcels and hand- Kan. Dear Lucky: He sounds lucks. ux> Read on for more and become a well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 GIRL. Brent and Betty Hostetler of Lansing arc proud parents of a girl, bom Thursday . March 31 at 10:42 a.m. at Sparrow Hospital Alicia Jean weighed 7 lbs.. 15 ozs and has one brother. Chud. 12Y years at home Grandparents arc Doug and Lois Gue of Muskegon and Jim and Jenlee Hosteller of WiMxiland GIRL - Dale and Carol Simon of W'cstphalta became the parents cf a baby girl. Mallory Jean Simon, bom Thursday. Apnl 21. 1994 at Sparrow Hospital She weighed 9 pounds. She has two sisters. Joellc. 5’/i and Haley. 3^6. Grandparents are Mike and Jean Appelman of Nashville and Norbert and Bertha Simon of Pewamo MARRIAGE LICENSES Scott Richard Koxx. Hickory Comers and Michelle Lynn Lindahl. Granite Falls. Wa. James Edward McKinstry II. Hastings and Deborah Ann Dcppc. Hastings. James Michael Gonyou. Lake Odessa and Brenda Linnca Dcpotty. Ionia Darwin Lewis W'cmer. Wayland and Francelia Mac Oly. Wayland John Thomas Maurer. Hastings and Tina Mane Leinaar. Hastings. Joerg St rang fcld. Hastings and Julie Ann Borton. Hastings John F Kennedy Baker. Middleville and Denise Ann Austin. Middleville Raymond Andrasi. Wayland and Robin Karen Krzykwa. Way land Kevin Bnan Schantz. Nashville and Tcna Rae Howard. Nashville. yocopun like her sake it to ive fall lives. Ax zexoe what they wee always sea:: to be. A teal haadfcl. t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION 1-800-LUNG-USA �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. 1994 — Page 9 NEWS NEWS NEWS From Time to Time... The Chase family of Lake Odessa and the theater :: of...YOUR Community by Catherine Lucas The history of the theater in Lake Odessa dates back to about 1905 In one of the wooden buildings on Fourth Avenue, which stood in the north part of Block 9. a small, crude theater was establish­ ed. This theater was named the "Lake Odessa Vaudefte In 1907. under the ownership of a Mr Warner, it was moved to a building in the area just south of Union Bank Mr Warner renam­ ed lhe theater the "Princess Vaudette" and showed early "moving pictures.” then a novelty The admission was five cents for a 30-minute show Early in 1912. Charlie Hill and Eddie Tor­ rey purchased the theater They relocated to the Diamond Building on Fourth Avenue Hill and Torrey opened the "Diamond Five and Ten Cent Theater" dunng the third week of April 1912. A Thursday afternoon was the opening day with three reels of motion pic­ tures and an illustrated slide song, sing-along nyle. Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Chase (Ethelyn) came to Lake Odessa in 1924 Mr Chase was a highway builder who came to Lake Odessa to build the five miles of M-50 west of the village He had been moving his family around, as his jobs occurred for several years, and w anted to settle down somew here at this time The Diamond Theater was up for sale. Mr Chase had some projection experience, bought the theater and moved his young fami­ ly to Lake Odessa In those early days, the movies were called "flickers” for they ac­ tually did flicker and were black and white and silent There was a piano down in the piano pit. Cue sheets came with the films and Ethelyn was usually recruited to accompany the action on the piano reading from the cue sheets, if she wasff*t selling or taking tickets, or popp­ ing popcorn, or riding herd over an en­ thusiastic crowd in the theater Daughter Evelyn and Ethelyn s sister. Esther Benson, also played the piano sometimes Some time later. Ethelyn moved her own organ to the theater and an organist was usually hired, but if one was not available, she was there Soon, however. "Sound on Disc" movies were to come This led to a little extra stir of excitement every 18 minutes Each reel lasted that long and had to be changed, and many times the operator did not get the sound quite Miychronizcd w ith the action resulting in con­ fusing or amusing dialog and sound effects Many times the theater patrons would hear the booth door being yanked open and Hollis yell­ ing in to the operator. "You're out of synch!" These early days of theater at the Diamond were primitive, but afforded many evenings of good entertainment for lhe local people Theater equipment began to improve greatly and the Chases knew that the Diamond was gening obsoltc They built a new theater located on Lots 14 and 15 of Block 8 on the west side of Fourth Avenue in Lake Odessa, where the Cook Pharmacy is now located. The "Lake Theatre" was opened in February 1938, with the latest sound and pro­ jection equipment, cushioned seats, carpeted aisles, and small party lounge, a "cry room." and a popcorn machine. There were two shows every night and matinees on Saturdays and Sundays. The piano was still used in the orchestra pit for the occasional amateur nights or traveling profes­ sional troupes. The Lake Theatre had its ups and downs over the years. Dunng lhe Depression, gim­ micks such as "Give Away Night" were used to boost business Betty Makely. w ho w as bom into the family after they came to Lake Odessa, says that sometimes dunng the war if a film did not ar­ rive on time or the film operator did not show up. the family would entertain the customers Mother played the piano and sang. Wayne played the banjo and Hollis played the mouth organ. Betty hoofed it. Like most small town independent theaters all over the United States, the Lake Theatre succumbed to television and new movie technique*, such as wide screen and various new sr^ind systems The doors were closed in 1977. Ethelyn Chase was bom Feb. 2. 1896. in Ada. Mich Her parents were William F. Benson and Carrie (Thome) Benson. SAVE MONEY can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Co// 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE :j "TOP QUALITY SALES AND SERVICE AT A LOW PRICE" g KEY CLEANING SERVICES :: ►< >:: :: : : [ J ;; * CARPET and VINYL SALE (In home 8 business showings) * CARPET and FURNITURE CLEANING A LOW. LOW PRICES COMPLETE COMMERCIAL «nd RESIDENTIAL SERVICE tom frith • OAViD 948-8381 McWilliams, coowners SAVE MONEY TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING Of SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL HURT DRIVE ROAD IMPROVEMENT SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township Board of the Township o! Hope, Barry County. Michigan, having resolved its intention to make certain public Improvements consisting of the paving of Hurt Drive (including the cul-de-sac), a private road within the Longview Point Plat (the "Improve­ ments"). in the Township, has made its final determination of a special assessment district which consists ol the following described lots and parcels of land which are benefltted by the Improvements and against which all or a portion ot the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed The Lake Theatre in by gone days. Ethelyn Chase today at age 98 She started school in Ada Later, her family lived on the Captain Allen Farm, three miles southeast of Portland, and Ethelyn received her seventh and eighth grade schooling in Pon la nd and graduated from Pewamo High School in 1913 After finishing high school, our intrepid heroine went to St. Johns to the Dr Arthur O and Eugene Han Clinic Hospital for nursing training. She was there for two years and was trained to work tn surgery and at bedside The young nurse married Hollis H Chase on April 25. 1916. She met him at the Chase farm in Maple Rapids, where she was then working Her father-in-law owned a newspaper in St Louis. Mich . north of St. Johns For a few years, when her first three children. Evelyn. Wayne anu Hazel, were be­ ing bom and were young, her husband built roads in southern states including Georgia. She served as a nurse wherever he was work­ ing She often traveled on horseback to where she w as needed Later they lived in Maple Rapids until 1924 when they moved to Lake Odessa, where Hollis was the building roads in lhe area, in­ cluding M-50 While they lived in Maple Rapids, their hou«e burned, destroying all the pictures prior to that time Betty says that dunng her childhood there were always music in the home with the whole faily participating Mother (Ethelyn) sang around the house while she worked Wayne managed theaters in Los Angeles after service m World War II until his death in 1963. except for a period when he came back to Lake Odessa and managed the Lake Theater after his father retired Wayne was the manager of the Fox Florence Theater in Los Angeles for some time and some people who were later very big stars worked for him as ushers in that theater Among his cronies were the Dead End Kids, whom he said were just a high class of hoodlum motorcycle nders Ethelyn's sister. Esther, started out as a very young girl playing for the Old Slout Players, who were a group of English actors who traveled with dramatic tent shows. She later had a band of jjcj own m Lansing and played on the radio Some of the above comes from John Waite's 1987 Centennial History of Lake Odessa and the rest from personal interviews with Evelyn McCartney. Betty Makley and Ethelyn Chase. I am most grateful to John and the Chase daughters and Ethelyn for their help in this senes of articles about the amazing and versatile Ethelyn Chase. Hurt Drive Road Improvement Special Assessment District Those Lots in the Longview Point Plat which abut Hurt Drive (including the cul-de-sac), with the following permanent parcel numbers: 08-007-190-001-00. 002-00, 003-00, 004-00. 005-00, 006-00 007-00. 008-00, 009-00. 010-00, 011-00, 012-00. 013-00. 014-00. 016-00, 017-00. 018-00. 019-00. 020-05, 021-00 022-00, 02300. 02400. 02500, 02600. 02700 08007-02002600 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN THAT the Township Supervisor ol the Township of Hope has made and certified a special assessment roll for the special assessment district, which roll sets forth the relative portion ot the cost of said Improvements which Is to be levied In the form of a special assessment against each benefltted lot and parcel of land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE 9TH DAY OF MAY. 1994, AT 6:30 P.M. AT THE TOWNSHIP HALL. 5643 S WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058, IN SAID TOWNSHIP. TO REVIEW THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the special assessment roll as prepared has been reported to the Township Board and is on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Hall for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN THIRTY (30) DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIR­ MATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESS­ MENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or party in Interest, or his or her agent, in person or, In the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing. In which case a personal appearance at the hearing Is not required. This Notice was authorized by the Township Board of the Township ol Hope. Shirley R. Case, Clerk. Township ot Hope Dated: April 25,1994 Together, because of your support, we have made the dream a reality. < Ev Manshum Jeff Mansfield 0 Area officials elected to MML posts Two Barry County officials h»ve been elected to key positions for 1994-95 on Region II of the Michigan Municipal League The Lake Theatre at night. Middleville Village Manager Ev Manshum was elected vice chairman at the 41st annual regional meeting April 21 and Hastings Direc­ tor of Public Services Jeff Mansfield was named secretary Donna Welsh, a councilwoman from Dowagiac, was elected chairwoman of the regr.m Mare than 90 mayors, village presidents and other elected and appointed municipal of­ ficials attended the meeting in Mason Region 11 includes cities and village* w«thm Allegan. Barry. Eaton. Ingham. Van Buren. Kala nazoo. Calhoun. Jackson. Berrien. Cass Saint Joseph. Branch. Hillsdale and Lemwee counties ihe outgoing regional chairwoman. Sue Ann Parsons. Mayor. Mason, coordinated the meeting Since 1953. the Michigan Municipal League has held the regional meetings in seven areas of the stale The annual gathering of officials on this regional basis provides the opportunity for an exchange of ideas and cooperative action in matters of mutual concern This year's meeting began with a program on "What it Means to be an Elected Of­ ficial '' Also on lhe agenda were sessions con­ cerning the ethics and the roles of the council, mayor and manager, revitalizing our com­ munities by redeveloping contaminated pro­ perties and an update on municipal legislation The Michigan Municipal League unites 507 member cities and villages throughout Michigan to work cooperatively to improve the administration of municipal government 0 D 0 0 COME SNEAK A PEEK! 0 i7 o 3 0 0 o r c 13 “/om us° Sunday/ May l5 c from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and take a peek at our ^newest additions! Our Open House will <>^7 feature our New Family Birthing Center, Surgical Center,*Green Street Cafe a <0 and Exterior Renovation. O Come and see a real operating room with all of the equipment, find out what makes a birthing bed different frorrPa regular bed, and 0 how does^anesthesia really work. Refreshments will be served in the d Green Street Cafe where staff members will c be available to answer any questions. & 4 q c 0 4 . C 0 o c PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 9 1009 West Green Street, Hastings (616) 945-3451 O 0 c �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5, 1994 Northeastern Elementary recognizes volunteers The Career Club at Northeastern Elementary have a photo taken in front of their sign with their advisors teachers Tim Newsted (left, back row) and Sue Murphy (right, back row). A noon-hour club, the third and fourth grade students listen to community members talk about their different careers. The ’Make a Difference’ kids, part of the ’Just Say No* program at Northeastern, is are group of fifth grade students who have made several trips to Tendercare with the intent of brightening the days of local senior citizens. They have also been placed as classroom monitors to assist with supervising noon activities on rainy days at Northeastern Teacher Sue Ressner is the advisor The safety patrol members at Northeastern are expected to be good role models for the rest of the students. They are (first row, from left) Jon Katje. Tom Williams, Jeremy Butler. Liz King, JoAnn Bailey. Amber Travis, Amber Christy, (second row) Chris Huisman, Dan Holman. Chad Ray. Lindsay Hemerting. Katie Rogers. Taylor Wisner. Jill Dimond and advisor Alice Gergen. Larry Ricco's class al Northeastern Elementary perform volunteer work by keeping up the mound in front of the sign The school sign and ound was established in 1987 The Northeaastern PTO purchased the plants, bark and shrubs and they were planted by the FFA of Hastings High School. Rico made and donated the sign The Student Senate poses for a photo in front of their school. Northeastern They are (front row. from left) B.J. Van Aman. Nicki Doozan. Katie Welton. Megan Butler, (second row) teacher Nancy Bradley. Eric Carpenter. Tom Williams. Amber Travis and Lindsay Sides The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: ’Letters ot the Editor*, Hastings Banner, P.,0. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING Barry County Board of Commissioners A Special Meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners has been set for Thursday, May 12, 1994, at 2:30 p.m. in the Commission Chambers to meet with Attorney Craig Mutch and Prosecutor Dale Crowley regarding their opinion and conclusion on the Animal Shelter Investigation. The County will provide necessary, reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Judith A Peterson, County Coordinator, 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 A special day is set aside each year in communities throughout the nation to recognize the contributions made by all school employees to our society. It is an appropriate time to reemphasize the fundamental importance of America's schools. Our nation's democracy is rooted in a free system of public education. Classroom teachers and other school employees are the dedicated professionals who make that free system work. School Family Day is sponsored by the Hastings Education Association and the Michigan Education Association. Celebrating School Family Day as tings ducation ssociation NOTICE Of HEARING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE PLAINWELL COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT The Allegan County Intermediate School District and Barry Interme­ diate School District Boards of Education will consider the transfer of the following properties from the Delton-Kellogg School District to the Plainwell Community School District described as follows: Township of Prairieville. County of Barry in the State of Michigan and described as follows: Four parcels located in Shangri-La Number Two. a subdivi­ sion in Sections 24 and 25. Town 1 North, Range 11 West. Gun Plain Township Allegan County, and Sections 19 and 30. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Prairieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, having the following parcel num­ bers: Hearing #1 - Lot 61 - 08-012-475-001-71 Hearing #2 - Lot 58 - 08-012-475-001-53 Hearing #3 - Lot 57 - 08-012-475-001-50 Hearing #4 - Lot 46 - 08-012-475-001-18 The above hearings will be held on May 19. 1994 at the Allegan County Intermediate School District's Administrative Offices. 310 Thomas Street. Allegan. Michigan. The hearings will start at 6:30 p.m Further information relative to these hearings may be obtained by calling Jeffrey C Mills at (616) 673-2161 Signed: James M. Pavelka. Superintendent Dated: April 20. 1994 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. 1994 — Page 11 "National Youth Service Day11 noted at Hastings High School To celebrate and honor one million young people who participate in the programs and projecs that serve their communities and country. Hastings schools participated in "National Youth Service Day ’ The following groups represent the students from the Haslngs schools who donate time and talent to help in projects that benefit their neighbors and the larger community LEGAL NOTICES: SUt» of MkMcan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLIC AT ION NOTICE Deceased Estate From the Interact Club, (left to right) Joe Bender, Lori McKeough, Emily Cassell represent the members With them is advisor Bruce Krueger Interact is associated with Hastings Rotary Club activities, dona ed funds Io the Senior Charity drive, helped with Corporate Olympics and hosted a Chautaugqu for the Barry County community FFA officers (front) Theresa Kelly, (back, left to nght) Kris Javor, Scott McKelvey. Luke Haywood and Scott Preston represent their dub. FFA students are involved in Operation Greenstripe which provides buffer stripes to protect lakes, rivers and streams from pesticide runoff and drift. Advisor is Ed Domke, Sentinel is Cal Casey Filo No 94 21379 SE ESTATE OF CHESTER R LANCASTER De<eo»ed Social Security No 383 26 5862 TO AIL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest tn the estate may be barred or at fee ted by thi* hearing TAKE NOTICE On June 2 1994 at 9 00 o clock <n the Probate Courtroom Hoitingi Michigan before Honorable Richard H Shaw Judge of Pro ba»e a hearing will be held on the petition ol Cheryl A Clou* requesting that the be appointed Temporary Per tonal Representative ol the Estate of CHESTER R LANCASTER who lived ol 402 W Clinton Hostings, Ml 49058 and who died on April I. 1994, requesting that the heirs ot low of the decedent be determined, and requesting also that the Will ol the deceased dated none ond codicils dated none, be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims ogainst the estote will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed; personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appear.ng of record April 25 1994 . David A. Dimmers (Pl2793) DIMMERS McPHILLlPS < DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Cheryl A. Clous 211 West Colfax Hostings. Ml 49058 (5/5) NOTICE The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is represented by its officers, (front) Melissa Schreiner, Jennifer Blair, (back; Travis Williams and Amanda Jennings. FCA members take needy children Christmas Shopping, then to lunch and a wrapping party, support the Food Basket program during the holidays, and send flowers, cards and fruit baskets to injured athletes Advisor is Jack Longstreet Representing the Key Club are its officers, (front) Katy Larkin, (second row) Melissa Schreiner. Tom Sorenson and Lori McKeough. 'Caroling for Cans* for Love, Inc., hosting the 'Snow Ball.* helping with inventory at Barry County Lumber, working at the Hastings Alumni dinner, parking cars at the Barry County Fair, holding a tee shirt fundraiser, and working with the Kiwanis al Summerfest are some of the things done by the Key Club Advisor is Katie Kowalczyk. Student Council officers at Hastings High School are (left to right) Luke Haywood, Travis Williams and Jennifer Blair. In addition to dealing with matters pertaining to school, the Student Council at Hastings High donated to families burned out of th'jir homes and donated to food for the needy through Love, Inc. Advisor is Cathenne Ash Health Occupation Students of America are represented by (left to right) Melissa Burghdoff, James Ramirez and Julie Bailey. Missing from photo are Cassandra Burghdoff and Wilhem Rumpf. HOSA students volunteer their time at area nursing homes and the Battle Creek VA They take part in Walk America for the March of Dimes, collect food for Love, Inc., and help with blood banks in Hastings and at the school. Advisor is Pat Smith. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CASE NO V-2-94 — John Higgins (applicant) LOCATION: At 489 Gaskill Rd. on the West side lot 1 and 2 of Gaskill's Plat in Sec.33. Carlton Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to enlarge a detached accessory building larger than 768 square feet and a variance to stay the some sideyard distance as the existing structure. CASE NO V-3-94 — James C. and Leona Lipps Sr. (Applicant) LOCATION Across from 11767 Fair Lake Dr on the West side. Lot 52 of Fair lake Plat off Cobb Rd. in Sec. II. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 768 square feet CASE NO V-4-94 — Daniel Ploeg Jr. (appliccnt) Theron. Pom ond Bernice Carter, (property owners) LOCATION: On Solomon Rd. on the West side between Barnum and Crone Rds. in Sec. 20 B 21. Irving Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting o variance to go closer to the rood than allowed. CASE No V-5-94 — Normon Smith (applicant) LOCATION Across from 10958 Wildwood Rd on the South side. Lots 34 and 42 ol Wildwood Plat Sec. 9. Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect o detached accessory building larger than 768 square feet. MEETING DATE Moy 17. 1994 TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE Community Room in the Courts and Low Building at 220 West Court Street. Hostings Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be hoard ot the above mentioned time ond place. Site Inspection of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap peals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should conloct the Planning Office. The variance applications ore available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during lhe hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please call the Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such os signers lor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities ot the meeting/heartng upon ten (10) days notice of the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling lhe following: Judith A Peter­ son. Coordinator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy I Boertma. Barry County Clerk (5/5) When you can't breathe, nothing else matters Representing the National Honor Society are (left to right) Luke Haywood, Theresa Kelly and Scott Krueger. Members of the NHS serve as hosts and hostesses at the annual fall open house, and handle some duties at graduation. Some tutor elementary grade students and in the past have sung and made cards for residents of area nursing homes on holidays. Advisor is Chns Campbell. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 945-9554 to. SUBSCRIBE The Excel Club is represented by its officers (front, from left) Carrie Bowman, Brandi Eye. (back) Mike Bates. Faith Davis and Matt Christy Members of the Excel Club adopted two families tor Christmas, collected food for the needy, sent a kid to camp, volunteered at Chariton Park, and supported the Commission on Aging and Child Abuse Council. Nurse Needed — Part-Time position — Local physician’s office. Send resume to: P.O. Box 241 Hastings, Ml 49058 CITY OF HASTINGS Requests Bids for AUDIT SERVICES If interested, call City of Hastings 616­ 945-2468 and a RFP will be mailed. Deadline for sealed bids is May 31. 1994. Sealed bids along with a list of current municipal clients should be forwarded to the City of Hastings. Mailing to be marked: ‘Sealed Bid”. Attn: Finance Committee, 102 S. Broadway. Has­ tings. Mich. 49058 The City of Hastings reserves the right to reject any and all bids. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. 1-8M-LCBWE* NURSING ASSISTANT - CLASS Earn *400 upon successful completion of a two week training course sand state certification Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are in­ terested in the nursing field All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of S6 12 per hour Classes start May 11th and end May 25th The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00 a m to 4:30 p m and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:30 a m to 3 00 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor and fill out an ap pbcabon Appobcants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls please roi Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. 1994 Hastings Middle School recognizes volunteers Lunch room aides (front, from left) Eric Kidder, Katie Robinson, (second row) Jenny Bergstrom, Jeremy Benedict and Suzanne Miller are also perform a service heloing in the lunchroom during mealtime The Hastings Middle School Student Council have their photo taken on the staircase. They also taken on community services, host dances and address problems for and about students The Builder's Club at the Hastings Middle School, shown here, perform services for the community .host dances at the school, and are closely associated with the Hastings Krwanis Club Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is a... TALL ORDER Are you personable, creative and willing to work? Office aides for the Hastings Middle School are another group who perform a service 'or middle school students and staff. They run errands for the principals and secretaries, answer phones, file and team general office management, We have the retail sales position for you. Approximately 25 hours per week, great working conditions and flexible hours. Send resume to... Ad #285 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Michigan 49058 We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner OF LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice off the Lost Day off Registration Hall monitors at the Hastings Middle School are responsible for order in the corridors at the school, and making sure students have hall passes off the Qualified Electors off HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT state off Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451, Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following. ‘The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or township in which the person resides... " to The Qualified Electors Of Said School District: The election Is being held to vote on the following: MBMBIRS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: Larry E. Haywood Michael R. Hubert Thomas T. Groos (Four Year Term) (Four Year Term) (Four Year Term) also any proposition that may be submitted. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 13.1994 is May 16.1994 Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at tht, said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks' offices will be open for registration BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions ot Act 451. Public Acts of Michigan. 1976. as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk of the Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary of State's drivers license bureau, are registered school electors This Notice is given by order of the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan. Dated May 5.1994 PATRICIA L ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education The rest of the hall monitor crew have their photo taken on the traditional stairway photo They complete the group that control the halls at Hastings Middle School �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5. 1994 — Page 13 Central Elementary recognizes students who volunteer Central Elementary has many students who volunteer their time to do things that make their school a better place to learn These students help out by serving on the safety patrol This group is made up of the before and after school safety patrol members Teacher Mary Youngs poses with the children The Central Elementary students who serve on the second semester Student Council pose for a photo by the sign in front of their school They are (front row left to right) Robin White, Amanda Hoffman. Amanda Hoke, Emily Hoke. Chad Hess, (second row) Phoenix Spaulding. David Ockerman, Matt Hayes, Josh M'lleson, Steve Flohr, Shawn Olmstead and teacher David Furrow Missing is Justin Hutchins. LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of Lost Day of Registration of the Electors of • DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS • Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan TC THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 13, 1994 THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS. IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, JUNE 13,1994, IS MONDAY, MAY 16.1994. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O'CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 16, 1994, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Each week at Central Elementary, a class of students take a turn going out and cleaning the area around their school, playground and in front of the Hastings Middle school. This second grade crew is (seated in front, left to right) Luke Simpson. Anna Trumble. Jennifer Quads, (first row, from left) John Farley. Stephanie Mallison, Mike Calabrese. Ashley Miller. Jeremy Orman. Amanda Rose. Heath Van Belkum. Jeff Conklin. Bobbi Elkins. Britteny Mitchell, (second row) Alyssa Howe, Jessica Falconer. Linsey Snider, Angie Richards. Miquel Salazar. Ray Lewis. Bob Woodmansee, Michael Urban. Sara Clark. Brian Olmstead and teacher Connie Semerad. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice is given by order of the board of education. ' Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education REPORT OF CONDITION NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings of Hastings In the state ol Michigan, at the close of business on March 31.1994. published In response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12. United States Code. Section 161 Charier Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES: — ASSETS — These noon hour safety patrol members from Central Elementary do their part to help kids on the sidewalks around their school. The kids are looking forward to a trip to Detroit to see the Tigers play. Fishing outing planned The Lady Bass Anglers with the help of The Gun Lake Bass Club. The Mid State Bass Busters and using fishing enthusiasts as volunteers, will host the annual "Take A Kid Fishing" Program. Saturday. May 14. 10:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Fish Hatchcry Park in Hastings. Fifty to 60 kids from The Barry County Youth Companion Program, and the Kalamazoo Big Brothers. Big Sisters will en­ joy a day of fishing, fun. education and com­ panionship in a positive outdoors environment. RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES Exceptional customer service is al the core of our success at Quality County Post. Serving the needs of suburban do-it-yourself, rural and farm custom­ ers. we currently seek fnendiy, service-oriented in­ dividuals to |Otn us in our Hastings store Full and part-time opportunities exist in the following areas CASHIERS SALESPERSONS RECEIVER/STOCKERS Greeting cards you can make in our store... in minutes. We're looking for those special individuals with a real desire to serve our customers like they're fam­ ily If you want to jon m on the rewards that only a company like ours can offer, and are able to work flexible hours. Monday through Sunday, please come to our store for an employment application A high school diploma is preferred but not required Interviews will be scheduled after applications have been reviewed QUALITY COUNTY POST 912 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 West State Street. Hastings 945-9551 An Equal Opportunity Employer MFD TNuundi ot doiUn Cash and balances due from depository Institutions Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin Interest-bearing balances Held-to-maturity securities Avaiiable-for-sale securities . Federal funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and leases, net of unearned income 19,752 LESS. Allowance for loan and lease losses164 LESS: Allocated transfer risk reservenone Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held in trading accounts................................................................ Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned 34 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies Customers' liability to thisbank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets ........................................................................................ Other assets ..................................................................................................... Total assets 3,393 none 16,009 2,668 500 none 19,588 none 871 none none none 692 43.755 - LIABILITIES Deposits. In domestic offices Noninterest-bearing interest-bearing Federal funds purchased . Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury....................................... Trading liabilities ... r Other borrowed money With original maturity of one year or less With original maturity of more than one year Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabilities Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus 38,725 6,504 32,221 none none none none none none none none none none 397 39,122 none — EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preferred stork and related surplus Common stock Surplus Undivided profits and iltal reserves Net unrealized boldin'- ja.-is (losses) on available-for-sale securities Total equity capital Total liabilities, limit*• l.fe preferred stock, equity capital none 550 550 3,533 none 4.633 43.755 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 5, 1994 Hastings 2-0 in Twin Valley with win over Harper Creek The Hastings varsity baseball squad downed Battle Creek Harper Creek. 5-2. Tuesday, to remain atop the Twin Valley standings with a 2-0 league record. The Saxon diamond club also took the runner-up position in the Coopersville Invitational with a 7-2 win over Manistee tn the rain-shortened round robin event. The team lost to Ludington in a 9-7 fielding duel in the opening game. In the Twin Valley matchup. Hastings and the Beavers each scored a run in the second, but Hastings followed it up with four in the third. Harper Creek was able able to move only one more runner across the plate, and that was in the seventh. Todd Sanlnocencio scored his second Twin Valley pitching win. going the distance on the mound, giving up two runs on four hits and two walks. He also struck out four Beavers and hit a batter. Only one of the Beavers' runs was earned. Dave Hammond led the Saxons with a pair of hits, two runs 8u?rcd and two runs baited in. Eric Haines ano Bill Eves both had two hits and an RBI and ;.<son Markley had a pair of hits and scored a run against Harper Creek. Jeff Simpson, coach of the Saxons, said it was a good defensive game with good pitching. The Saxons' next Twin Valley game is al Sturgis tonight (May 5) for a doubleheader Saxons cracked the lead with two in the seventh, but Ludington finished with three in the bottom half of the register Hastings scored first with four in lhe first, l-udington came back with two in the second and took the lead in the fourth. Haines scored three RBI on two hits and Sanlnocencio had two hits and scored two runs. Hastings had to deal with downpour:. cold, misty rain and not a nice day fo baseball in the Coopersville tourney. Markley pitched the opening game ar*j took the loss. He gave up nine runs, seven of win. surrendering seven hits and walking none of the Chippewas of the North Central Conference. It was Sherry's first varsity win and. according to Simpson, a "tremendous job of pitching " Haines bat was hot. as he belted out three hits in four at bats He scored two runs and had an RBI. Tim Cook was no slouch as he was 2-4 with a pair of RDIs and Travis Moire was 1­ 2 with two RBIs. The Saxons are 9-7 overall with their next three games being against Twin Valley opponents. which were earned, struck out six and walked six. The offense tried to keep the pressure off Markely. as he was never able to "warm up­ on the mound. The Saxons held the lead into the fourth, when the Seaway Conference Orioles brought four home for a 6-5 lead. The In the second game. Dan Sherry took the Saxon tracksters 4th at Otsego Hastings boys down Marshall, B.C. Lakeview in Twin Valley track The Hastings boys track team defeated Marshall 111-51 and Battle Creek Lakeview 85-78 in a Twin Valley double dual. Tuesday In the Otsego Relays April 29 the Saxons finished fourth. The team is now 3-1 in league dual meets and 3-3 overdl. Hastings is still being supported by the field event athletes, but Paul Fulmer, coach of die team, said Luke Haywood and Travis Williams in the sprints and Claytcn MacKenzie in the 3200-meter run are making great improvements. "All I ask of the team is that they keep making improvements." Fulmer said. "If they do that, we’ll be in the hunt (for the league championship.)" Placing first in field events for the Saxons against Marshall were Mark Lundquist in the shot put and the discus with throws of 48 feet. 3 1/2 inches and 154’4" respectively, Tom Swenson with a pole vault of 12'9", Ben Hughes in the long jump with a distance of 18'1" and Tom Pratt in the high jump with a leap of 5’ 10”. The 800-metcr relay team of Haywood, Devan Endres, Derek Chandler and Williams won with a time of 1:38.0 and the 400-metcr team of Matt Kirkendall. Haywood. Robert Wager and Williams won with a time of 463. Individuals taking first place in the track events were: Chandler in the 110-hurdles with a time of 16.3. Haywood in the 100meter dash at 11.7, Endres in the 400-meter dash at 55.1 and Chandler in the 300 hurdles it 43.2. Endres’ time in the 400-meters was the fastest time .or a freshman, Fulmer said. Taking second-place finishes were Kevin Poller - discus. Sebasticn Thierry - 110hurdles. Kirkendall - 100-meter dash. Jason Shattuck - shot put. MacKenzie - 1600meter run. T.J. Deal - 400-meters. Robert Smith - 800-metcr run. Kirkendall. 200- meter dash. MacKenzie - 3200-meter run and Hughes in both the pole vault and high jump. In the Lakeview matchup, the Saxons coming in first were Lundquist in the discus and shot put. Chandler in the 110 hurdles. Haywood in lhe 100-meter dash, Endres in lhe 400 meters. MacKenzie in the 3200 meters and Sorenson in the pole vault. Fulmer said several of the athletes on the team put forth personal best or near-best efforts. Finishing first for Hastings in the Otsego Relays were Lundquist In the shot put and discus and lhe combo relay team of Brad Miller. Chandler. Andrea Dreyer and April Arends. Taking seconds was Hughes in the pole vault and high jump and MacKenzie finished third in the 1600-meter run. Lady Saxons 4th in Twin Valley golf The Hastings girts golf team placed fourth in the Twin Valley competition al Marshall Monday. The Lady Saxons finished with 222. 11 points ahead of Coldwater and two points behind Sturgis. Hillsdale and Marshall tied for first with 213. The score raises the team to fourth place overall in the Twin Valley standings. The top six scores for Hastings, although only the top four are used for team score, were Laura Koons with 46, Kelly Bellgraph with 56. Angie Fruin with 59. Tammy Obreiter with 61 and Sbellie Shantz with 72. The Lady Saxons play at Sturgis May 9 and will host Caledonia May 13. In the photo at right, junior Laura Koons watches her drive dunng a recent match at the Hastings Country Club. continue its domination both in and out of the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The girls registered 92 points in the relays to better the second-place team from Allegan by 14. Otsego was third with 65. followed by Hastings with 56. with eight teams participating. Finishing with gold at the relays were Katie Matteson, Holly Stap and Brandi Knauss in the shot put; Sarah Doele. Amy Cook, Sam Lantinga and Matteson in the 1600-meters; Rachel Hamden. Matteson. Doele and Latinga in the sprint medley and distance medley Hastings netters clean house on Hillsdale with 7-0 victory The Hastings tennis team raised its season record to 3-2 and its Twin valley record to 2-2 with a 7-0 sweep of Hillsdale Tuesday. Mike Storms, at first singles defeated Kevin Joldersma 6-2. 6-1. At No. 2 singles. Jason Kaiser had to win a pair of tie breakers to defeat Andy Young 7-5.7-5. In the only three-set match of the engagement. Damian deGoa held off John Pechta 6-3, 3-6.6-3. Casey King won at No. 4 singles by default. Matt Cassell and Clay Edger won at number one doubles 6-0. 6-1 and Ryan McAlvey and Jason Beeler man-handled their opponents at number two doubles 6-0. 64). Jim Borton and Mike Krueger won at No. 4 doubles 6-1.6-1. The Saxon netters also took a 5-2 victory from Allegan Saturday The netters will be host to Sturgis tonight. (May 5) and Coldwater. Tuesday Delton girls 1-1-1 in week’s soccer action The Delton girls soccer team took a 4-0 victory over Battle Creek Central, tied at 1-1 with Parchment and were shut out by Eaton Rapids 3-0, in soccer action last week. Angie Luper. Sarah Matteson. Kristii Handy and Marin Norton had goals in the win over B.C. Central. April 26. and Kelly Loofboro had two assists. Handy had the only goal in Wednesday's tie at league-foe Parchment. The Lady Panthers are 2-5-1 overall and 0-1-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Hastings girls stop Marshall and Lakeview to go 5-1 in track The Hastings girls' track team topped Marshall and Battle Creek Lakeview in a triangular meet Tuesday. The Lady Saxons gathered 84 points to Marshall's 67 and downed Lakeview 100­ 52. Finishing first for the l-ady Saxons against Lakeview in the relays were the 3200-meter team of Lori Maiville. Nicole Wood. Keri Schroeder and Marie DeWitt (10 minutes. 55.6 seconds); the 800-metcr team of Emily Dipen, Sarah McKinney. April Arends and Kart Cullens < 1:56.1); the 400-metcr team of Arends. McKinney. Andrea Dreyer and Dipen (54.3) and the 1600-meter team of DeWitt. McKinney. Jenni Blair and Cullen (4:40.9). Finishing first in field events were Sherry Anger in the shot put with a throw of 28'10" and the discus with a throw of 85'6 1/2". Individuals finishing first in the track events were Dreyer in the 100-meter high hurdles at 173. Dipen in the 100-meter dash at 13.1. Maiville in the 400-meter run at 1.02.7. Wood ir the 3200-meter run at 12:40.1 and Cullen in the 300-me (er low hurdles at 493. Finishing second against Lakeview were Brandy Lydy in the shot put and discus. Arends in lhe 100 meters. Cullen in the long jump (15 7 1/2"), DeWitt in the 1600-meter run. McKinney in the 400 meters and Dipen tn '.he 200 meters. Finishing with the gold versus Marshall were Wood in the 3200 meters. Dreyer in the 100-meter high hurdles. Dipcrt in the 100-meter dash and 100 meters, Cullen in the long jump and 300-me ter low hurdles. Maiville in the 400-metcr run. and the 400 and 800-metcr relay teams. Against Marshall competitors. Lady Saxons who came it. second were Anger in the discus and shot put. Maiville in the 1600 meters and Maiville in the long jump and 800-metcr run. [Racing NEWS Sprint drivers at Kalamazoo Speedway Friday Panther girls continue to dominate track and field The Delton girls' track team took first place in the Otsego Lions Relays Friday and topped Parchment 99-25 Wednesday, and Galesburg-Augusta 107-21 April 25 . to Banner [sports Relay teams taking first against Parchment were the 3200-meter team of Angie Lillibridge, Inga Wilms. Laura Case and Sarah Kammeraad; the 1600-meter team of Doele. Cook. Matteson and Lantinga; the 800-metcr team of Harnden. Doele. Lantinga and Nicole Moss; and the 400metcr team of Hamden. Lantinga. Doele and Matteson. Individuals taking first were Matteson in the shot put and the 100-meter dash; Cook in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles and the long jump; Knauss in the discus; Stacy Hammond in the 1600 meters, and Clarissa Hammond in the 800-metcr run. Relay teams winning at GalesburgAugusta were the 3200-meter team of Wilms. Case. Stacy and Clarissa Hammond; 800-metcr relay team of Hamden. Doele, lantinga and Moss; 1600-meter team of Moss. Jeni Bardo Stacy VanDyke and Kendall; lhe 400-metcr relay team of Hamden, Latinga. Doele and Matteson; and the 800-metcr team of Harnden. Doele, Latinga and Moss. Individuals winning first in the league dual were Cook in the long jump, high hurdles and 300-meler hurdles: Brandi Knauss. discus; Matteson in the shot put; Liz Kendall in the high jump; Lantinga in the 100 meters; Nichole Berge in the 400-meter dash; Harnden in the 200 meters and Lillibridge in the 3200-meter run. Sprint car drivers from all over the mid­ west will chai ige the high banks of the Kalamazoo Speedway this Friday. May 6 Nearly two dozen Sprint car drivers will be joined by two dozen Laic Model drivers and 50 Sportsman drivers. The stock car portion of the program will be sanctioned by the NASCAR Winston racing senes while the Sprint cars will be sanctioned by Sprints On Dirt (S.O.D.) and the night’s activities will be sponsored by the Auto Value Parts Stores. Time trials will begin at 5:30 p.m. and the first race will start at 7:30 p.m. Wayne Landon, from Freeport, is a possi­ ble runner. Friday The Kalamazoo Speedway is located five minutes north of Kalamazoo just off US 131 at D Ave Late models open at Berlin, Saturday Track driving championship runnerup last season. Terry Scnncker of Wayland, will be among the favorites to win the main event for Late Model Stock Cars as the 1994 auto rac­ ing season gets under way Saturday night. May 7. at the Berlin Raceway . Scnncker has two newly constructed Chevrolets that he w ill use to try to capture his first career West Michigan Chevrolet Dealers points driving title at the paved, one-half mile Marne oval Leading challengers for top honors will in­ clude such outstanding speedsters as defen ding champ Joe Bush of Hastings and Bob Holley from Gun Lake A hard fought Class B " mam event will round out the triple AC Delco sponsored feature race- More than 60 race teams will have practice at 3 pm. time trials at 4 p m and the first preliminary event set for 7:15 p.m. Monday Mixers Final Standings Three Ponies Tack 83 ^-52 Mt; Unique Washtub Trio 77Vi-58b. TM Lassies 77<6-58*^. Miller Real Estate 70Vj-65Vi; Hastings Bowl 69'/'i-661^. Sabre Manufactur­ ing 69'/5-66'>i, Deweys Auto Body 6816-67*6; Michelob 64-72; Jo's Bookkeep­ ing 6116-74 Mj. Outward Appearance 59Vi-76Vi; Girrbachs 58^6-77^6. Rowdte Girls 56-80 142; S Monroe 153. S. Cooley 133; S Nash 157; J. Kasinski 155; D Bums 155 Hastings 'fortunate1 to win in softball The Hastings varsity softball team was outhit by Battle Creek Harper Creek Tuesday, but took advantage of five errors to score a 5-2 Twin Valley win. Coach Larry Dykstra said. “We were fortunate to win this game. (Jamie) Smith pitched a great game for Harper Creek, but her defense let her down by giving up four unearned runs." He said Amanda Jennings, the pitcher for Hastings, gave up six walks because of control problems. In her last seven games she has averaged 1.4 walks per game. "She did pitch well enough in the clutch to strand nine base runners." Dykstra said Janette Jennings, the Hastings catcher, threw two runners out at second and Sarah Johnston. Sarah McKeough. Tamnu Kelly and Katie Murphy were cited by the coach as playing particularly good defensive games The contest was scoreless through threeand-a-half innings. In the bottom of the fourth Janette Jennings singled and went to second on a wild pitch. Karey Sanders grounded to third but the first baseman was unable to handle the ensuing throw, which sent Jennings around third, headed for home. While the first baseman was attempting to throw out Jennings. Sanders went to second and she came home when the catcher s throw went past the center fielder. Kelly walked in lhe fifth inning and while attempting to steal second, the catcher's throw went to no one covering second and past the center fielder again. Kelly came around for what turned out to be the winning run. Harper Creek scored two in the top of the sixth to close the gap to one. but Hastings got an RBI double from Amanda Jennings and an assist from a wild throw to first for two more runs The Lady Saxons are 9-2 overall and 3-0 in the Twin Valley. The team goes to Sturgis today (May 5). and will be host to Battle Creek Lakeview Tuesday, in Twin Valley games. Good Games and Series — S Lancaster 210-471. D Coenen 173-474. A Hall 165-456. D Kelley 177-166. H Service 191-467. S VanDenburg 205-558 Good Games — S Dryer 154. M Meehan 131. D Gross 136; S Peck 153. L Friend Bow lerettes Dorothy 's Hairstyling 70-62; Hecker's Ins 69^-62'6. Kent Oil 69^-62'6. Carlton Ctr Exc 63’6-68Mt; Bennett Ind. 62 Mt-69 *6; DJ Electric 61-71 Good Games & Series: E Dunham 172-505. L Elliston 235-558. T Christopher 212 514. t Vanasse 182 507. J Decker 189 505, J Doster 163-438. S Drake 175-459. J McMillen 164-449. B Eckert 161-456. T Redman 137-364 Good Games: L Gardner 137; L Dawe 150. M Merrick 170. R Murphy 161; S Pennington 172; G Potter 147; B Daughters �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5. 1994 — Page 15 LEGAL NOTICE COMMON COUNCIL April II. 1994 Common Council mol in regular session in th* City Holl. Council Chamber Hosting*. Michigan on Monday April 11. 19°4 ot 7 X pm Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding 1 Present at roll coll were members. Campbell Hawkins Jaspers* Moy .Vhitr Bleam Brower 2 Pledge to rhe flog 3. JtDC Director Joe Rahn was present and presented a proposed grant application to MCDBG (Michigan Community Development Block Grant) to improve sanitary sewer and storm sewer for the E.W Bliss Co. on E. State St to allow them to con vert excess plant space into another division, creating 40 additional employees E W Bliss would hire 75% low mod income persons lor the |obs created The total protect would cost $1,670,000 City HKrch of 10% would be $44 550 Private money from E W Bliss $1 725 000 ond $400 500 from MCDBG Moved by May. supported by White that the City approve a 10% match for the above protect from the Water ond Sewer Fund Yeos Brower. Bleam White May Jaspers* Hawkins Campbell. Absent Ketchum Carried 4. Moved by White, supported by Campbell that the April 1994 Incubator report be received and placed on file Yeos All Absent One Carried 5 Moved by Jasperse supported by Campbell that Ordinance 269 amending Section 3 22 of the Hastings Code relating to the ronmg map and on ordinance to amend Article XX. Sub Chapter I of Chapter I to amend the Hanover Village Planned Unit Development Ordinance adopted April 22. 1991 (043) be adopted Yeos All Absent One Carried 6. Public hearing held on Phase II Tyden Pork grant application. No public comment Moved by White supported by Brower that the resolution adopting Phase II of Tyden Park for a 25 75 match through the Deportment of Natural Resources Trust Fund be approved with o 25% City match of $39,293.75 for a total grant of $157,175,000. Said >unds to come from the General Fund. Yeas All. Absent One Corned. 7 Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the Budding Inspectors report for January-Morch 1994 be received ond placed on file, os presented by Mike Weyermon of PCI. Yeas All. Absent: One Corned 8. Moved by Hawkins, supported by May that the minutes of the March 25. 1994 meeting be approv­ ed os rood ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yeas All. Absent: One. Carried. 9. Invoices read: S«eg*l Hudson Gee * Fisher $1,045.50 Gametime . ... ........... 1.593.67 Hostings Sanitary Service 1.01400 T J Miller ....................................................... 1.265.00 Moved by Moy supported by Hawkins that the above invoices be approved as read Yeas: Comp­ bell. Hawkins. Jasperse. Moy. White. Bleam. Brower. Absent- Ketchum. Carried 10. Moved by Brower, supported by May that the fallowing invoices be approved from the Water Road construction slated in Hastings, Nashville Hastings and Nashville should expect some traffic dunipoons this summer during road construction on portions of M-43. M-66, and M-79. In Hastings, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MOOT) plans on resurfacing M-43 (N. Broadway) from the intersection of State Street north to the city limits. In Nashvdlc. the comer ol M-79 and M-66 will be widened to accommodate a right-turn lane on M-79. And eight miles of M-66 will be resurfaced, beginning at M-78 in Calhoun County and ending at Cloverdale Road in Barry County. Joseph Finch, assistant traffic engineer for the Kalamazoo district of MOOT. said Broadway will be reduced from four lanes to two while lhe road is being resurfaced. The project requires replacement of blacktop and the patching of concrete portions. Construction is scheduled to start in June and end in November. Cost for the project is $342,000. which comes from both stale and Bond Fund: Curtin Mathison $10601 Ketchum Mochm* Co 6500 Siegel. Hudson Gee « Ftsher 175 50 VWB Scientific........... 122 52 Color Center .... 934 Yea* Brower Bleam White May Jasper** Hawking. Campbell Absent Ketchum Corned II Moved by Jasperse supported by Whit* that th* following Incubator invoice* be paid to Con tumtfi Power Co Electric $1 478 21 Got $3,504.86 Yeas Campbell Hawking Jaspers* May. Whit* Bleam Brower Absent Ketchum Carried 12. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the April 5. letter from th* Chamber of Commerce concerning Food Vendor* for sidewalk soles be tabled to the April 25 meeting for someone from chamber to attend meeting to answer questions Yeos All Absent On* Corned 13 Moved by Jaspers* supported by Whit* that th* proclamation for National library Week Apnl 17-23. 1994 be received and placed on file Yeas All Absent: One Carried 14 Moved by Jasperse supported by Brower that the following corresondence be received ond placed on file. •1993 Annual report from th* National Bonk ol Hostings •Thank you from Mickey Furrow for allowing oduh education government class to attend lost council meeting •Minute* of 2-24-94 Central Dispatch Ad ministrativ* Board •Minute* of 3-24-94 Control Dispatch Ad ministrativ* Board •Minutes of 3-9-94 Airport Board meeting •Minute* of 4-4-94 Planning Commission 'Minutes of 3-9-94 Historic District Study Com mittee meeting. •State Tax Commission Order >154-94-0036 for property >08-51-536-650-00 for Par-A-Gon Printing Inc. for personal property reduction tn 1992 SEV from $35,400 to $34,400 equal* loss of $1 000 SEV ond 1993 SEV from $35,400 to $28 300 equals loss of $7,100 SEV. Total loss for 1992 $16 48 1993 loss $107.56. No refund needed as taxes were unpaid Statements corrected to reflect reduction Yeos AIL Absent One Carried 15. Moved by Jaspers* supported by White that the letter of March 30. from Dennis Hulsebo* for a 10 year tax break on property at 227 E. Stole be received and placed on file, and notified that there ore no commercial tax abatements available Yeos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 16. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Whit* that the request of April 1. from William Alford re­ questing easements and agreement* to have the City take over sewer on the Burger King property ond allow him to construct and attach to th* sewer that end* on the East line of his property be refer­ red to lhe Water ond Sewer Committee Yeas All Absent One. Carried. 17. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Campbell that th* following correspondence be received ond Hied • Memo from Vomum Ridder mg regarding HB 3636 • Federal Fax Advisory from MML regarding HB 3636 • MML Fax alert regarding flow control provi­ sions of county Solid Waste Mgmt plan* Yeos All. Absent: One. Carried Councilperson Ketchum arrived at 8:03 p m 18. Moved by Ketchum, supported by Bleam that the request from West Michigan Soccer Club to us* Fish Hatchery Pork again July 18-22 from 6 to 9 p.m. each night be approved with property proof of insurance Yeos: Bloom. Ketchum. Hawkins Noy* Brower. Whit* May. Jasperse Campbell Absent None D*n,od 19. Moved by Jasperse. supported by May that ^Ordinance >270. on Ordinance to amend Section 6.67 of Article II. Division 1. Chapter 6 of th* Hasting* Code to amend the formula by which the sewage surcharge rat* is determined Yeas All Absent Non*. Carried. 20. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Whit* that the letter from Al McCrumb concerning the Borry County Animal Shelter requesting permission to use City property. North ol present shelter, be referred to th* Property Committee Yeo* All Ab­ sent: Non*. Carried. 21. AAoved by Jaspers*, supported by Hawkins that th* April 9. request from the American Legion Post 45 to sponsor a Memorial Day Parade Mon day. May 30. 1994 at 10 00 a.m. be approved under the direction of rhe Chief of Police Yeas. All Ab sent: Non*. Carried. 22. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that Proposal >1 of Tubbs request for the parking solu­ tion for th* Adrounie house for a Bed & Breakfast be accepted a* to the concept, under the direction of the City Attorney, ond return to council ot a later dote to address price ond o final decision after everything is worked out Ketchum asked if this hod to be o public hearing and City Attorney Fisher did not think so but would check it out Proposal I City to sell a parcel along current Ci ty Holl property on SE edge for a negotiated price by Council ond Tubbs Subject to City to leas* 6 spaces lot a cost to be negotiated) with mgr*** and egress for maximum of 5 years at which time sole will be mod* I* dunng 5 year* it ceased to be Bed and Breakfast City reserve* right to withdraw offer to sell H during 5 year leas* City Hall is sold or transferred leas* will be voided and Tubbs will have option to purchase Once above conditions or* met sale will be completed easement granted allowing patrons to us* parking until 5 p m ond allowing BAB patron* ingress and egress la parking of no cost to either party for minimum of 10 years renewable or sal* or transfer of City Holl which ever com** first Yeas All Absent Non* Carried 23 Moved by Jasperse supported by Hawkins that th* letter of April 6. from the Bureau of Michigan History concerning the Adrounie Hous* be received and placed on file Yeas All Absent Non* Carried 24 Moved by Campbell supported by Bleam that th* FAX alert concerning Cable TV be referred to Attorney Fekkas with a periodic i-pdote os she feels is necessary Councilman Campbell stated the I th* fax alert on Safe Water Drinking is another unfunded mandate and he is opposed to them Yeos All Absent Non* Carried 25. Moved by May supported by Campbell that the petition requesting Water and Sewer exten­ sion on S Jefferson from end of existing line south be dented a* is and be referred to the Direc­ tor of Public Service* for on alternative solution ond return to council Yeas All. Absent None. Carried 26 Moved by Whit* supported by Hawkins that th* March 31 Budget ond Revenue Statu* repjrt* be received ond placed on file Yea* All. Absent: None. Carried 27. Whit* staled that th* Department Heads computer needs assessment suggested a commit­ tee be appointed to pursue a system, mode up of Deportment Heads and a City Official ond the Mayor oppomt a committee to evaluate computer needs and outside consultant. 28 Director of Public Services reported that th* DNR has g.ven verbal approval to award th* con­ tract to Cycon Enterprises for Phase I of Tyden Pork Grant, and M.C. Smith is finalizing contract document* for approval by the City ond construc­ tion will begin in the next few week*. City person­ nel have bloded ond graveled grovel street*, removed stump* and seeded area*, put playground equipment in the pork*, repaired fence in Parking Lot >1 and will be finishing stump removal ond tree trimming in the future, reopen­ ing the pork*, flush hydrant* April 19 ond 20. ond start Spring Cleanup April 25. 29. Moved by Brower, supported by Campbell that Thursday. Moy 5. be declared National Day of Prayer. Moy I. be commemorated a* low Day. ond Seven Day Adventists youth group be thonked for the cleanup around recycling bin* at the Fire Sta­ tion. Yeas All. Absent None. Corned X Moved by Brower, supported by May that the Quarterly Fire Report for January. February and March be received and placed on file. Chief Cori* reported that since April 1. to April 11, there have been X fire*. 24 being grass fires. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: None Carried. 31. Chief Coris reported that a* of Saturday. April 16. the DNR ho* banned burning until May 15. ond requests that the City follow the DNR Act ban­ ning burning 32. Director of Public Service. Jeff Mansfield stated that th* Week of April 25. will be Spring Cleanup Week and that the City will only take yard debris ond asked that residents keep trees to a minimum of 6 inches in diameter, no bog* of leaves. Must be compostable material only. They will Start in Word 1. ond go to 2. 3 and 4. 33. Councilman Campbell stated that the street light at Mill ond Michigan is on all the time, and it should be either shut off or fixed. DPS stated that it will cost $1,000 to repair controller, which was struck by lighting It wot questioned If this would Le covered by insurance and is to be checked out 34. Mayor Gray fated that Vorr. Ehler* will be at the Town Hall Meeting on April X. 1994 35. Moved by Jasper**, supported by Brower that Councilperson Whit* be allowed to attend th* Public Finance meeting in Traverse City. June 1. 2 and 3 with necessary expenses. Yeas All. Absent: None. Carried 36. AAoved by Campbell.-supported by Hawkins to adjourn at 8:45 p.m. Read ond approved; Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (5/5) federal highway funds. In Nashville, the intersection of M-79 and PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of ADOPTION Of ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 85, which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on April 13, 1994. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 85 ADOPTED: April 13,1994 , EFFECTIVE: 30 DAYS FOLLOWING PUBLICATION ‘ TOWNSHIP DANGEROUS BUILDINGS ORDINANCE SECTION I - Title: This Ordinance is titled as the Prairieville Township Dangerous Buildings Ordinance. SECTION II • Definition of Terms: This Section sets forth an extensive definition of the term "dangerous building" and also defines the term "enforcing agency" as the Township through its Building Official and/or other designated official or agency. SECTION III • Prohibition of Dangerous Buildings: This Section prohibits any owner or its agent to keep or maintain any building or portion of a building which is a dangerous building as defined in this Ordinance. SECTION IV • Notice of Dangerous Building; Hearing: This Section sets forth notice requirements that shall ba followed by the enforcing agency in scheduling a hearing before the Hearing Officer with respect to an alleged dangerous building. SECTION VII • Implementation and Enforcement of Remedies. This Section provides that if the owner or party in Interest fails to comply with the decision of the Township Board or the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals, lhe Township Board may contract for the demolition, repair, or maintenance of the exterior of the building or structure or grounds adjoining the building or structure and provides for the reimbursement of costs incurred by the Township In taking such action. This action further provides for various liens that may be acquired by the Township with respect to the subject property or other properties owned by the owner. completed by Oct. 1. The right turn lane will allow traffic southbound from M-79 to M-66 to detour around northbound traffic turning left from M-79 to M-66 into downtown Nashville. Work on the intersection originally was scheduled for last summer, but had to be postponed because of a lack of funding. SECTION VIII * Penalty for Non*conformance with Order. Failure to comply with an order approved or modified by the Township Board or Dangerous Building Board of Appeals as provided in this Ordinance Is a misdemeanor punishable by Imprisonment for not more than ninety (90) days and/or a fine of not more than $500.00. The M-66 resurfacing project from Cloverdale Road sooth to M-78 will cost $740,000. Finch said. Ihc road is cracked and bumpy, be said. Il will be re-paved with blacktop. That project should start in June and end in October, he said. Traffic will be reduced to one lane, with flagmen at either SECTION IX • Dangerous Building Board of Appeals. This Section author­ izes the Township Board to establish a Dangerous Building Board of Appeals, provides for the duties of such a Board, and further provides for the membership, term of office, officers, quorum, voting, compensation, and applicability of the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act with respect to the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals end SECTION X ■ Appeal of Township Board/Board of Appeals Decision. This Section provides that an owner aggrieved with the final decision of the Township Board or Dangerous Building Board of Appeals may appeal the decision to circuit court within 20 days from the date of the decision. NEWS, NEWS, Hastings BANNER FFA is a national organization of 417.462 members preparing for leadership ard careers in the science, business and technology of agriculture The organization has 7.545 local chapters located throughout the United States. Puerto Rico. Guam and the Virgin Islands FFA's mission is to make a positive dif­ ference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, per sonal growth and career success through agricultural education Local, state and na­ tional activities and award programs provide opportunities for students to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom. SECTION VI - Enforcement Hearing Before the Township Board or Dangerous Building Board of Appeals. This Section provides for a hearing before the Township Board or the Dangerous Building Board of Appeals if the owner, agent or lessee fails to appear before the hearing conducted by the Hearing Officer or fails to comply with the Hearing Officer’s order and provides for the approval, disapproval or modification of the Hearing Officer's order by the Township Board or Dangerous Building Board of Appeals following such hearing. Find! said. Flagmen will direct traffic during lhe day. The lanes will be reopened at night, and there will be a temporary traffic signal. The project will cost $315,000 and begin lhe week after the July 4 holiday. It should be of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE The National FEA organization recently an nounccd that Luke Haywood of the Hastings FFA Chapter is the recipient ot a Tractor Sup­ ply Company scholarship in the amount of S 10.000 The scholarship is sponsored by Tractor Supply Co as a special protect of the National FFA Foundation Inc HayutNid plans to use the fund* to pursue a degree in animal science dairy management at Michigan State University Haywood's parents arc Larry and Ellen Haywood of Hastings His advisor is Edward Dornkc This scholarship i> one of 825 awarded by the National FFA scholarship program during IVQ4 ()nc hundred and ninety-two corporate sponsors contributed more than $1 million to support this program This is the 11 th year that scholarships have been made available through the National FFA Foundation by business and industry to reward and en­ courage excellence and enable students to pur sue their educational goals Scholarship recipients were selected from more than 6.000 applications from across the country. Selections were based on the appli­ cant's academic record. FFA and other school and community activities, supervised agricultural experience program in agricultural education, career plans and finan­ cial need. SECTION V - Dangerous Building Hearing Officer; Duties; Hearings; Order This Section provides for the appointment of a Dangerous Buildings Hearings Officer, specifies the duties of the Hearing Officer, and sets forth the procedure to be followed by the Hearing Officer in conducting a hearing on an alleged dangerous building and issuing an order regarding the same. M-66 will be reduced to one lane during construction of a right turn lane on M-79. NEWS Luke Haywood wins national FFA scholarship SEC'HON XI • Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance are severable. SECTION XII • Repeal. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict with this Ordinance are repealed except that this Ordinance shall not be construed to repeal any provision of the Township Building Code. ...the timeless gift... that captures the love you share. SECTION XIII • Effective Date. This Ordinance shall take effect 30 days following publication. The gift that speaks of that special bond in so many ways. From the new father... From the new grandmother!... From the child or children. Add diamond or birthstones too! Available in Sterling and 14K Gold with and without chain. From $39.50. SUBSCRIBE TODAY Gilmore Jewelers "In the Heart of Hastings” caii...945-9554 102 E. State Street, Hastings, Michigan 'NNP PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance has been posted in the Office of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies of these Ordinances may be purchased or Inspected at the office of the Prairieville Township Clerk during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication. Normajean Campbell, Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1994 HOTEL cent, from page 1 Debbie Dorcy shows the plaque awarded to her and husband Harry by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Hastings Chamber honors Dorcys The Hastings Chamber of Commerce has named Harry and Debbie Dorcy as members of the quarter” for Ihcir positive promotion of the chamber and the Hastings commu­ nity. The couple received a plaque from the chamber at a recent dinner held at the County Seat Restaurant. They are the own­ ers of Cinema 1 & 2 in Hastings. Debbie volunteers her time at lhe chamber STUDENTS, cont. from page 2 Tr«vU Williams will major in zoology and ecological studies at Hope College and will play football there. His school activities include varsity foot­ ball (captain), varsity basketball (captain), varsity track (captain). Fellowship of Chris­ tian Athletes (president). Varsity Club (president), president of Junior Class, and Student Council (president). He was a mem­ office one-half day a week and serves on the Community Promotion Committee. She also served as Ans and Crafts co-chair for lhe 1993 Summerfest and has accepted the same position for Summerfest '94. Debbie was instrumental in working with local service organizations and churches forming the caroling groups to serenade Hastings merchants dunng the Chamber's Hastings Country Christmas Weekend. ber of the Homecoming Court, was the re­ cipient of the Daughters of the American evolution award, was all-conference in three positions in football, was a candidate for all­ county and was captain of the junior varsity soccer team while in ninth grade. His community activities include First Presbyterian Youth Group and Youth Sunday activities, assistant to coaches for YMCA basketball and football and Exchange Club Student of the Month. The Dorcys said they would try to incor­ porate some or ’he hotel s history tn the new addition by using some of the hotel's bricks for lhe front of the facility. They also sug­ gested placing a plaque m the lobby, stating the historical significance of lhe building The couple told the board that the new building would be roughly 65- by 95-feet, with a 16-foot lobby ceiling Tinted win­ dows, red bricks and cedar shading would grace the front s appearance They said they would like the entire Cin­ ema structure, including the new building, to have the appearance of one extended build­ ing rather than several They estimated the cost of their project to be $270,000, about S22O.OOO for the extern* and about $50,000 for the interior The Dtvcys said they believe expansion is a good idea for them because they have the only movie theaters in Barry County and the nearest competitors are a g»Mxl ways away. They also believe that soon they will have shows available for 365 days of the year. Harry Dorcy said he and Deb already have received a verbal commitment from the First of America Corp., but they would like to seek local financing. The couple was asked if they would be willing to trade property they own on Apple Street beside the UAW building for the hotel site. They said they do not own the onehouse. one-lot site free and clear. Beebe said that some of his financing was unclear because he hadn t been able to spend 100 percent of his time on project lately, due to the death of his brother He said he believes an apartment, office and restaurant complex "would be a great asset to the community Think of the extra tax revenue.' But the DDA Board decided to go with lhe Dorcys plan because of lhe uncertainty of Beebe s financing plans and because they believe it would be too costly to renovate the historic, but aging structure. Beebe, after the decision was made, told the board. "I want to thank you for your time. And I just want to say I think you peo­ ple are doing some wonderful things in your city." CHIROPRACTIC FOR BETTER HEALTH DR. EUGENE CURTISS ------------------------------------------ CHIROPRACTOR — OH, MY ACHING BACK If you're like a lot of people, you may have occa­ sional or persistent back pain and wonder what caused it. You try to think of some in­ cident in which you may have strained your back, and come up with nothing. But there must be some reason why you have back pains. The truth is that even the simplest of incidents may be the cause, such as reaching high on a shelf to get some­ thing. Or stooping suddenly to pick up something that has fallen. Or maybe you need some tips on good posture. Whatever the cause, the problem may be that your spinal column is out of align­ ment. No pain-killing drug can cure the cause. It can dull the pain for awhile and give you temporary relief. Bu: if your back is out of align­ ment, the pain will probably not go away unless you get the treatment you need. No symptom can be more de­ pressing than persistent back pain. Don’t delay treatment when help is readily available. Four generations gather in California Four generations gathered on the occasion of Holly’s baptism in Lakeside. Calif. — great grandmother Dorothy Fronczak. grandmother Connie Witzel, both of Hastings, mother Carla Tracy, baby Holly Noelle Tracy. In the interest of better health from the office of: LEGAL NOTICE COMMON COUNCIL Apr.I 25 1994 Common council met in regular session in the Ci *V Holl Counc.l Chambers Hostings Michigan on Monday April 25 1994 at 7 30 p m Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding 1 Present at roll call were rnrmbtri Hawkins Jasperse Koichum Moy White Bloom Brower Compboll 2 Pledge to the Hog 3 Lou Newmon County Commissioner was pro sent to request use of City Properly directly North of the present animal shelter on N Coss Si for six months »o place trailers to house untmols while the county constructs a new pole barn type shelter Moved by Bleam supported by Hawkins that the recommendation of the City Property Committee, to allow the County s request lo use city property North of the enisling animal shelter being approx ■mutely 50 by 100 feet not to exceed six months county to accept liability or waiver ond to clean up cement on city lot be allowed under the director of public services Yeas All Absent None Carried 4 AAoved by While supported by May to ap­ prove the council minutes of April II. 1994 with corrections to 43 to odd along with Notice of In­ tent . ond corrections of *6 to odd Pork 8 Recrea t»on Budget Yeos All Absent None. Carried. 5. invoices read Business Support Group $8,399 00 General Alum 8 Chemical ................ 2.073.99 Slogel Concrete . ; 485 00 Terra Environmental .... 4 414.26 OVT................................. .........1.725 00 Municipal Supply Co. 1.013 00 SIC Meter Service. . 1.882.44 AAoved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that the above invoices be approved as rood Yeas Camp­ bell. Brower. Bloom White Moy. Ketchum Jasperse. Hawkins. Absent None Carried. 6. AAoved by Brower supported by May that the invoice from M.C Smith for $768 29 be approved from contingency with repayment from DDA Yeas Campbell. Brower. Bloom While, Moy Ket­ chum. Jasperse. Hawkins. Absent None Carried 7. AAoved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the invoice from Haviland for $1.401.00 be opprov ed. Yea*. Campbell. Brower. Bloom, White. Moy. Jasperse. Hawkins. Abstained Ketchum. Carried. 8 John Warren was present representing the Summeriest Committee, asking council to stay or­ dinances necessary for Summerfest Warren was asked to have Summerfest Chairman to attend the next meeting. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the City Attorney prepare a resolution to stay necessary ordinance for Summoriest Yeas 7. Nays: I. Campbell 9. A representative from the Chamber was pre­ sent to answer questions on their request, tabled at the last meeting, concerning food vendors dur­ ing sidewalk sales. Councilman Jasperse asked if they will be charging vendors to place their food booths. Owner of Secondhand Corners, represen­ ting the Chamber, stated that they will charge for 10-18 spots. only to cover their costs. It is not to make a profit. Jasperse asked the City Attorney if council would hove to stay the ordinance lor ven­ dors. City Attorney said yes. Moved by May supported by Campbell that the City Attorney draft a resolution to stay Ordinance 4260. regarding food vendors for sidewalk days Ju­ ly 29 ond 30 Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried 10. Moved by Jasperse. supported by White that the following correspondence be received ond placed on file —Thank you from the family of Chet Lancaster. —library minutes of 3/14/94. —Communication from C. Woyne Wright, owner of TRIAD CATV —April 12 1994 letter from Amer icable. --Minutes of 3/10'94 Coble Acres* meeting -Minutes of 4 11 94 E911 Administrative Board —Minutes of 4/19/94 Zoning Board of Appeals meeting. —April 21. 1994 letter from Hastings Area Schools regarding tax collections. —Letter of 4/20/94 from City Attorney regarding satisfaction of debt — TRIAD. —Letter of 4/18/94 from Attorney Youngsmo regarding impact of Proposal A on TIFA —Letter of 4/19/94 from City Attorney with check for additional franchise free from Americoble. along with independent audit report Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. 11. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by White that 4/18/94 letter from the YMCA requesting on ex­ tension from August 2. to August 20 for use of Fish Hatchery Pork on Monday ond Tuesday evening for Womens Softball be approved under the DPS if there is no conflict Yeas All Absent None American Chiropractic Life Center 301 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings • 945-5441 “DressedTo Sell” The Video Four generations gather together What kind of fashion to accentuate your homes statement will your home most positive features And make on the seller s market’ our savvy sales pros will assist To set the stage for a pre­ with expert guidance and mier showing, list with the knowledgeable insights CENTURY 21* system We U Bring tn this ad to get your lend you our Dress Your hands on our exclusive xideo Housefor Success VW 1 r I 5 S \burhome uiD be videotape with 'Dressed In Sell' hot tips on how in no time Four generations gathered for Easter in San Diego. Calif. — baby Holly Noelle Tracy, father Brent Tracy, grandmother Carol Rase of Hastings, and great-grandfather Wendell Reed. ? i I 5 5 r Tendercare Hastings wishes to thank all our nurses and we wish them a Happy National Nurse’s Day on Friday, May 6, 1994. We would like the community to join us in recognizing and applauding the commitment of our professional staff. Rose Gibbs Leslie Baird Ginny Redman Cathy Gomiewicz Cathy Rice Barb Buehler Kaye Campbell Harold Johnson Cathv Ryan Gen Scobey Xjinger Claypool Sue Long Jackie Maiville Kristi Selleck Joyce Eaves Marian Franklin Millie Stidham Ardie Makely K’Anne Thomason Jeannie Newton Vai Gardiner Carried 12 AAoved by Jasperse supported by Hawkins that the letter of April 19 from Central Elementvy School to have a parade in conjunction with Mayor f .change Day on May >3 at 2 00 p m be granted upon approval of the parade route with the Chief of Police Yeos All Absent None Carried 13 Moved by Jasperse supported by Hawkms that the letter of April 20 from Hastings Area S:hools requesting permission to use five city voting machines for their Annual School Election June 13. be allowed under the City Clerk Yeas All Absent Nons Camed 14. AAoved by Jasper se supported by White that the letter of April 22 from City Treasurer Jone Barlow asking Council to remove the following list of personal property ’axes for 1964 thru I960 as uncollectible and allowed to be terminated East Side Lumber Co..................... June 10. '968 East Srde Lumber Co August 2? 1968 Electronic AAemones 8 MGN Corp . April 10 i960 465165 Court St. Grill. Fletcher. July 22 1980 462031 Russell Diamond AAoy 23 1973 440417 Russell D.omond Moy 23 1973 440416 Diamond Machine Co . June 8 1973 440641 Russell Diamond . June 11 1973 440642 Homer Haydens . March 20 1964 401306 1 P W. Specialties........ ............July 8 1976453819 M-66 Garage ....... Nov 16 1976 454591 Hostings Rambler Inc. .......... June 6 1964 403124 Hostings Sewing Center Don Schallhorn..................... . April 18 1969 423875 Hosting* Corp.................. ........ Dec 1 1977 456590 Hosting* Meat Market ....... April 16 1968 419679 Roger 8 Kristen Green.. .......... S*P’ 5. 1974 446109 R 8 K Fabrication aka Lansing Material Handling...................................Jon 9 1975 447451 R 8 K Fabrication oka Lansing Material Handling...................................Sept 5 1974 446109 Rons Pina Palace ...Jon 8 1968 406129 Yeos All. Absent None. Carried 15. AAoved by Jasperse. supported White that the correspondence of April 14. from PCI listing current rental file one' number of rental* since they took over inspection* be received ond placed on file Yeo* All Absent None. Carried 16. Public Hearing held on the vocation of a per lion of N. Jefferson Street between Grant and Col­ fax. Joan Beochnou ond Rob Demmmg were pre­ sent ond in favor of closing AAoved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the resolution to vacate o portion of Jefferson St bet­ ween Grant ond Colfax be adopted ond City Clerk authorized to sign Yeas Hawkins Jasperse. Ket chum. May White. Bleam. Brower Campbell. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 17. AAayor Gray staled that there would be on Open House for the New Water Plant on Monday May 2. from 1 30 p.m. to 3:X p.m. ond that Con­ gressman Vern Ehler* would be at the Fire Station on Saturday. April 30. from 10 to 11 30 a.m. for a town meeting She was also requested to appoint a committee to address the city computer need* under 427 ol the lost meeting Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that council confirm the appointment of Jeff Mansfield. Shoron Vickery Judy Myers ond Miriam White to address the city computer need* Yeos All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 18. AAoved by Hawkins, supported by White that Police Chief Soever be o I lowed to order o new cruiser for □ bid of $14,500 from Shaneen Chevrolet for a Chevy Caprice police package to replace 442. Yeos: Campbell. Brower. Bleam. White May Ketchum. Jasperse. Hawkins Absent None Carried 19. AAoved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that cruiser 447 be put up for bid and the present 442 replace 447 at a transport vehicle Yea* All Absent None Corned. 20. AAoved by Campbell, supported Bleam that the traffic light at Mill 8 Michigan damaged by lightning, be repaired at a cost of approximately $1000 Yea* Hawkins Jasperse Ketchum. Moy White. Bleam. Brower Campbell Absent. None. Carried 21. Councilman Campbell attended the Region It meeting in Mason and slated that it wot very infor­ mative Revenue Shoring will be increased 6% and he stated that Cities need to stress full funding at the top amount ol 11 % not just 6%. They were also asking for resolutions on Emergency Vehicle Operations. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the City Attorney ond Chief Soever work on this issue to get legislation in Lansing regarding Emergency Vehicle O^rration. Yeos All Absent None Carried 22. Councilman May stated that the Open House at the New Water Treatment Plant will be Monday. May 2. in conjunction with Water Quality Awareness Week and recommended citizens to come down and tour the new plant. 23. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the request to extend the presentation of the 94/95 budget to the lost meeting in June be ap proved. Yeas: All. Absent None Carried. 24 Moved by White, supported by Brower that the City go out for bids for audit services for the Ci­ ty of Hostings. Yeos' All. Absent None. Carried 25. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the March 31. Triol Balance be received and placed on file. Yeos: All. Absent: None Carried. 26 Councilperson asked Attorney Fekkas or Fisher if they hod heard anything on the Riverside Cemetery request They stated no. A letter hod been sent and no one hod responded 27. AAayor Gray congratulated Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield for being appointed as Secretory of the Region II meeting, at the Region II meeting in Mason on April 21. 28. Mayor Gray asked council members ond elected ond appointed officials to let her know who will be attending Mayor Exchange functions May 12. ond 13. and who will be attending in Petoskey 29 Moved by Hawkins supported by White that Youth Week and Water Quality Awareness Week be so proclaimed Moy 1-7. Yeas All. Absent None Corned 30 AAoved by White, supported by Brower that the Police report for AAorch 1994 be received ond placed on file Yeos All. Absent None. Carried 31. Director of Public Services reported that the Tyden Pork Renovation Project has started ond tennis courts ore being graded for subbase and ex­ cavation for the pavilion and sand volleyball court will begin later this week The North Broadway reconstruction project is still on line for AAoy 5. let­ ting of the contract <or milling resurfacing and concrete pavement repair for N Broadway from State to North City Limits, os well os the intersec­ tion improvement* in the SW quadrant of the State (roodway intersection, per the Deportment of Transportation City DPS personnel have opened all pork* ond placed playground equipment out Restroom facilities will be opened if the weather stay* worm. They also repaired fence in Lot 43 graded gravel streets: finished spring flushing of hydrants, topsoiled ond seeded where tree* wore removed, swept major streets ond started local streets. Spring cleanup will start this week ond they will begin planting trees ond prepare areas damaged by utility maintenance over the winter lor blacktop 32. Moved by Campbell, supported by AAoy to grant an easement to allow continued encroach­ ment approximately 20 ft. into city right of way ot 222 E Mill Street to Leonard and Edith AAohpsoy as described in the easement and show on the draw ing Yeas Campbell Brower Bleam White AAoy. Ketchum. Jasperse Hawkins Absent None. Corned 33 Moved by May supported by Hawkins to go into Closed Session under Section 15.268 for settle­ ment strategy and pending litigation ot 8 X pm Yeos Hawkins Jasperse Ketchum Moy White. B'eom Browe' Campbell Absent None Carried. S minute recess 34 Moved by Campbell supported by Hawkins to adjourn at 8 50 p m. Shoron Vickery . City Clerk (5/5) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5. 1994 — Page 17 Barry County's equalized value up 7 percent over last year by Elaiae Gilbert Assistant Editor Bany County's recommended equalized value for 1994 is $813,975,995. an increase of 7.07 percent over last year. County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough said That amount reflects $761,101,229 of equalized real property and $52,874,766 of equalized personal property The 1993 total equalized value was $760,195,252 Hope Township had the biggest jump, up 14 84 percent over last year The lowest was the city of Hastings with a .07 percent increase The residential class had the biggest gain overall for the 16 townships and city of Hastings combined, at 7.69 percent Agricultural property had the second largest jump with a 5.59 percent increase. Commercial property tallied a 4.92 percent increase: followed by industrial with .29 percent. Timber-cutover was down 17.83 percent and developmental property, down 13.01 percent. The Barry County Board of Commissioners approved the recommended equalized values last week, subject to clerical errors, and authorized Scarbrough to represent the county at preliminary and final stale equalization proceedings. The County Equalization Department had recommended a 4.8 increase just due to appreciation. Scarbrough said, which leaves a 2.27 increase due to new construction. "Our inflation rate remains around 3 percent. We probably are going to be realizing a 6 percent rate increase in the next few years. We've been through the freeze which made everything go sky high. A lot of our (governmental) units have been totally reappraised which has brought in some bigger numbers. We've reached a level off period...," she said. The 1994 equalized vilucs for local government units are: • City of Hastings. $104,730,500 - up .07%. • Assyria Township. $22,985,623 - up 7.34%. • Baltimore Township. $20,794,036 - up 5.63%. • Barry Township. $46,519,108 - up 2.01%. • Carlton Township. $29,566,526 - up 13.62%. • Castleton Township. $30,067,800 - up 2.95%. • Hastings Township. $36,568,318 - up 8 80% • Hope Township. $45,870,350 - up 14 84% • Irving Township. $30,284,166 - up 7.61% • Johnstown Township. $43,912,232 - up 7 03% • Maple Grove Township. $19,208,536 - up 10 23% • Orangeville Township. $53,138,252 up 8.99%. • Prairieville Township. $63,165,210 up 10.24% • Rutland Township. $49,059,101 - up 4.25%. • Thornapplc Township. $92,717,487 - up 8.54% • Woodland Township. $31,026,600 - up 10-51%. • Yankee Springs. $94,362,150 - up 8.85%. In other business last week, the County Board of Commissioners: • Discussed setting a special board meeting to meet with attorney Craig Mutch and County Prosecutor Dale Crowley on their opinions and conclusion on the confidential County Animal Shelter Investigation report. However, commissioners and the attorneys had conflicting schedules and could not immediately determine a date when they could all attend. Commissioners indicated that they will work toward setting a date and said a special meeting might still be called or a regular meeting date moved. If so. the change would be advertised. At a meeting last month, the board voted to keep the legal opinion about the Animal Shelter investigation confidential, which means commissioners are not to discuss it with each other or any other person except the board's attorney. "I think we have to be really fair to everyone involved in this and not carry this on and on and on." Commissioner Marjorie Radant said when commissioners were trying to find a mutual date for a special meeting. "I would just as soon get it done and over with." Moore agreed • Learned that by refinancing the Thornapple Manor bonds, lhe countyoperated medical care facility will be able io save $67,167 through the year 2001. The Board of Commissioners adopted a Lake Odessa NEWS Lakewood Christian School is having its monthly dinner Friday. May 6. at Fellowship Hall, starting al 4:30 p m The Depot Work Day is to be held on Satur­ day. May 7. The wiring is finished and the heating and air conditioning equipment is installed The Variety Show at Lakewood High School is to be Friday evening, with comedy and music acts The following week has many events on the Community Calendar Mothers' Day will be on Sunday. May 8 Tuesday. May 10. has listed a picnic in lhe park for the 55 Plus group of mature adults At the high school on that day. there will be orientation for eighth graders who arc now in Lakewood Junior High al Woodland Also on Tuesday evening, the Order of Eastern Star will meet. ’ The most spectacular event of Tuesday will be 1:12 p.m. annual eclipse of lhe sun. Accor­ ding to a recent Slate Journal article, with an annular eclipse the sun will blaze as a brilliant ring of light encircling the moon's black disk. Here, the eclipse will be a tad less than total. The limit line will cross Ingham County's College Road.il miles south of the MSU Obscnaiory The towns where one might drive to sec the eclipse better than the Lake Odessa area are Fowlerville. Mason. Eaton Rapids. Olivet. Battle Creek and Kalamazoo The view will be slightly different in a band of about two miles on either side of the limit line The mountains on the moon will have an ef­ fect of the shape of lhe eclipse with the horns of the solar crescent nearly meeting. The lunar mountain peaks will block the sun but the sun will show through lhe lunar deep valleys The safest way to view is to make a 1/16 meh pinhead hole in an index card or other cardboard Stand with your back to the sun. Allow sunlight to shine through the pinhole to form an image on a second white card held from two to four feet away in the shadow of the first card Even as near as Olivet there will not he a perfect ring. One would have to drive to Toledo for such a sight. Ornithologists are asking for people to observe in the preceding days the sounds of birds for lhe half hour or so around one o'clock in the afternoon Then observe the bird sounds on the day of the eclipse Tins reporter can remember a daytime eclipse when the hens went to their roosts as the eclipse darkened the sun When the light returned, the chickens left their coop and came out crowing and cackling like they would al day s first light The local Historical Society will meet next week May 12 with speakers coming from the Saranac Historical Society. who will report on their efforts to move and save the abandoned Grand Trunk depot Women's Fellowship of First Congrega­ tional Church will meet on Wednesday. May II. at L30 in the church dining room. it is time to be gathering hazardous waste matter in order to take adv antage of the Ionia County pick-up program in lhe s illage Satur­ day. May 14 Many Lake Odessa grandparents and other kinfolks were present tor the music program of Woodland Elementary fourth and fifth graders at the high school auditorium April 28. Many Lake Odessa parents and family mrmbv-rv the Wiuwfland Scfw'l «"•»- nival on Saturday afternoon. On Saturday morning, several students were transported by bus to the Young Writers' Conference at Portland. Two were selected from each grade to represent their school after being chosen for their writings of poems or stories. Older students read their compositions and y ounger children told about their writings. They returned to "he school in early afternoon On Saturday. United Methodist Women of Central United Methodist Church hosted their annual spring breakfast with more than 60 present There were guests from several area churches. Robera First of Portland and Thelma Walkington of Musgrove Highway presented their "Bible Verses in Quill" pro­ gram. whch they have done for the past 10 years, with variations each time they do it. Many beautiful quilts were shown and their patterns were likened to verses of Scripture. Thelma's vocal solos were interspersed to fur­ ther illustrate some of the Biblical truths. The tables were arranged in pairs with a quilt (protected) atop each pair. Antique oil lamps added further decorative touches to the color­ ful tables. The meal was catered by Bob's Restaurant. Marian Klein gave the welcome Jacqueline Gilliland read the devotional prayer poems. Rena Broe gave the benediction. Marge Raingn and Pastor Gen Litchfield of Woodland and Mary Jane Carlson of Mor­ rison Lake spent the weekend al Assembly in Cincinnati. Ohio, along with 12.000 other women of United Methodist Women from the globe More Florida people who have returned home are Max and Phyllis Decker. Larue and Betty McMillen and the Henry Belands Baby Joseph Decker returned home with his parents Brian and Denise after more than three weeks at Mott Children's Hospital, where he had heart surgery when he was 12 days old Any old movies stashed in a cupboard’ Secretary of State Richard Austin who is Michigan's official historian has sent out a re­ quest for older home movies to include in the Michigan Library and Historical Center's ex­ hibits which might portray life in the 1920s Did anybody even have a movie camera back then? The library has its 20th Century exhibit now under construction they could use 8mm. 35mm or other formal The museum phone number is (517) 355-2782 Tom Davis, husband of the former Paula Shanks, has started work as assistant superintendent for personnel and secondary administration in the Holt School system He is m training with the gentleman who is retir­ ing. Mr Davis has been high school principal An ad in the Ionia Sentenil pictures Pam Carpenter as a candidate for school board in the Ionia district Pam is the daughter of Rex and Eunice Goode moot. and an 1969 graduate of Lakewood High School The former summer home of Morgan and Pat (Hershiser) Miller on Bonanza Road has had extensive changes. The flat roof has been replaced with a pictched roof The long row of high windows toward the road has been replaced with new windows and more wall space The house has an above-ground base ment. so the living quarters have a higher elevation to give a good view of Augst Lake The Howes are new owners resolution last year asking the County Building Authority to refund the outstanding Thornapplc Mam* kinds We waited until after the first of the year to do that for several reasons so that these would be bank qualified, explained County Coordinator Judith Peterson "We (lhe Building Authority) issued over $10 million in bonds Ixst year so if we had done this in 1993. these would not have been bank qualified.' "Our financial advisor dealt with local financial institutions." she said The refunding bonds for Thornapplc Manor will be awarded to Hastings City Bank with a net interest cost of 5.03 percent • Awarded lhe bid to pave parking lots at the Depot l-aw office (west end) and the UAW Hall to J. Allen & Co. at a cost of $10,900. The county is leasing lots at those two locations to comply with city parking requirements for lhe new Courts and Law Building, which doesn't have sufficient parkin’ space. The cost of the paving will be dec jeted from the county s costs to lease the spices from the law office and union hall. Cost of the paving will be paid from lhe county's Building Rehabilitation Fund. • Approved the purchase of a cash drawer system for the County Register of Deeds office for $5,900 from Cherry LAN Systems. Inc. The state will reimburse the county for $2,975 of the cost because of the additional transfer taxes the county will collect for the stale because of Proposal A. The amount of transfer taxes is anticipated to jump from about $300,000 per year to $1 million. The new equipment will replace antiquated equipment and the need to hand­ write receipts. • Removed Mike Smith from the County Commission on Aging Board and removed William Miller from the Central Dispatch Administrative Board because both had three consecutive unexcuscd absences from their respective board meetings. Board policy calls for a person to be removed from a board when that many consecutive absences are incurred. • Nominated Jeanette Kogge and Lorraine Aggc to the Commission on Aging Board. Four vacancies exist and further nominations will be called for at the next regular meeting. • Appointed Theodore McKelvey to the Central Dispatch Administrative Board as the public member at large. Commissioner Ethel Boze said McKelvey's previous service on the board had been an asset and that he haj been a charter member of the board • Appointed Russell Stanton and R. Lee Patterson to the Planning Commission. Their terms will April 30- 1997 Prior to the vote. Commissioner Radant questioned reappointing Stanton because she thought he had been rude to county officials when they appeared before the Planning Commission to talk about plans for the new Courts and Law Building. "I understand that he (Stanton) has served faithfully on that board. I was offended by his attitude toward the very people who had put him there and I didn't understand it at all." Radant said. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr, chairman of the County's Property Committee, added that Stanton had commented that County Board representatives were not telling the truth at that meeting. Commissioner Mark Doster noted that the county had made an error in not coming before the Planning Commission at an earlier date. Commissioner Robert Wenger, vice chairman of the County Board, told the board that he had talked with lhe supervisor of Orangeville Township who felt that Stanton represented lhe area well. Fuhr said he liad not heard any complaints about Stanton's service on the Planning Maple Valley Supt. search narrows to 4 candidates by Teresa Frith Staff Writer Maple Valley School Board members will choose the district's new superintendent from among four candidates selected after interviews held last month. The board started with 10 possible candi­ dates. chosen with the help of a consortium made up of representatives from five area universities. The consortium consists of rep­ resentatives from Michigan Slate. Central. Western. Eastern and Northern universities The group helped look over resumes and applications, met with board members to discuss applicants and helped set up inter­ views and community visits. The four candidates are Kirk D. Sulzman. assistant superintendent at Potterville Public Schools; Terry G. McLeod, the principal and curriculum director at Mancelona Public Schools; Steve Barum. assistant superinten­ dent of Ionia Intermediate School district and Alan K. McLean, assistant superinten­ dent at Whittemore-Prescott Schools School officials expect to announce their choice by May 16. The search for a new superintendent was made necessary when the board voted earlier this year not to renew present Superinten­ dent Dr. Ozzie Parks' contract. Parks will have completed three and one-half years m lhe district when his contract expires on June 30 Commission ' I think we have to look al his whole performance not just one issue any differently than we would want to be looked at as one issue. ’ said Commissioner Sandy James "I think they do an excellent job." Fuhr said of the Planning Commission as a whole The Planning Commission is a very important board in this county and experienced members arc an asset, contended Commissioner Ixw Newman • Appointed Emmet Herrington to the Zoning Board ol Appeals for a term that expires March 31. 1997 • Appointed Moms Woods as an alternate to the County Zoning Board of Appeals for a one year term • Approved spending $ 1.395 from the drug enforcement fund to pay for a fax for the county prosecutor's office • Agreed to pay fir a cxie-ycar maintenance agreement at a cost of $1.504 80 with Decision Data Services for the new- Decision Data printer in the county clerk s office • Supported the application of Steve Werdon. county adult probation and parole agent and community corrections program director, as the probation supervisor for Barry and Allegan counties II was mentioned that Werdon has done an excellent job and it would be a feather in Barry County's cap to have him in that position. The board also authorized the use of Room 130 in the Courts and Law Building for use by a probation/parole supervisor for Barry and Allegan counties. LEGAL NOTICE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 269 An ordinonce to omend Section 3.22 of The Hotting* Code (1970) a* amended relating to the zoning map ond an ordinance to amend Article XX of Sub-Chapter 1 of Chapter 1 of "The Halting* Code (1970) to amend the Hanover Village Plann­ ed Unit Development Ordinance which was originally adopted on April 22 1991 as Ordinance No 243 Section 1. The City of Hastings Ordains that Article XX ol Sub-Chapter 1 of Chapter 1 of rhe "Hosting* Code be amended to read a* follow* Section 3.299F. Approval of Application. That the application of Hanover Village Partner­ ship Inc for the Hanover Village Planned Unit Development ( the PUD") a* recommended by the Hosting* Planning Commission on March 7. 1994 be ond is hereby approved and the Zoning Mop and City Zoning Code (1970) os amended ore hereby amended to incorporate the recommendation of the Planning Commission Section 3.299C Amendment to Zoning Map. That the legal description for the Hanover Village PUD be amended as read as lullows Lot 13. ond part of Lot 14 Supervisor Glasgow's Addition to the City of Hostings (Liber 3 of Plats Page 3). ond that part of the Northeast one-quarter Section 20. Town 3 North Range 8 West City of Hostings. Barry County Michigan describ­ ed os BEGINNING at a point on the East line of said Northeast one-quarter which is North 00*01'41" West 15.00 feet from the East one-quarter corner of Section 20. thence South 89“49’26 West 357 99 feet parallel with the South line of said Nor theost one-quarter thence South 00 00 04 Eost 15.00 feet thence South 89 49-26 Wes! 2291 71 feet along the South line of said Northeast one-quorier to the center of Sec non 20 thence North 00 05 00 West 264 00 feet along the West line of said Northeast one-quarter thence South 89*39'07 West 554 64 feet along the South line of said Lot 14 thence North 0010 05 East 383 69 feel along a *ine which is 236.00 feet Easterly of (by perpendicular measurement) and parallel with thr West line of said Lot 14. thence South #9 2903 West 236.02 feet along the South line of said Lot 13: thence North 00*10 05 Eost 511 00 feet along the West line of soid Lot 13; thence North 89'29 03 Eost 786 784 feet along 'he North line of said Lot 13. thence North 00 05 00 West 155.82 feet more or less, along the West line of said Northeast one-quarter; thence North 89"46'43 Eost 1990.98 fee! along the North line of the South one-half of soid Northeast one-quarter thence South 00*01'41" Eost 990 00 feet along a line which 15 660 00 feel West of and parallel with the Eost line of said Northeast one-quorter. thence North 89°46'43" Eost 660 00 feet along a line which is 990.00 feet South of ond parallel with the North line of the South one-half of said Northeast one-quorter thence South 00*01'41 Eost 313.23 feet along the Eost line of said Northeast onequarter to the place of beginning. Subject to highway right-of-woy for Osborne Street. This parcel contains 79.15 acres including highway right-of-woy This legal description applies to land which was zoned to Planned Unit Develop ment from D 2 B 2 and RR on April 22 199) under Ordinance 243 The above legal description is based on a certified survey doled March 7. 1994 and replaces the legal description adopted on April 22. 1991 SECTION 3.299H Applicable Provisions (1; General Provisions The following provisions shall apply to the Honover Village PUD ("the PUD ") A The type and number of dwelling house units to be built shall be noted on the approved PUD ond listed here Mobile home pork — 201 d u Duplexes - 30 d.u. (15 duplex units) Multi-fomily — 156 d u (13 buildings) TOTAL UNITS - 387 Prior to construction of any building or lots in each phase of the applicant shall sub mil a sub-phose pion to the Planning Com­ mission This sub-phose pion shall be con­ sidered a Final PUD Pion for that sub-phase Each such sub phase plan shall be labeled os sub-phose A B. C. etc Each sub-phase plan shall be pi spared in accordance with the requirement* 4 Article IB ond Section 3.297(f) of Sub-Chapter 1 of Chapter 1 of the Hostings Code For the mobile home pork the sub-phose pion shall conform to the requirements of Article 14. Sub-Chapter 1 of Chapter I of the Hostings Code The Planning Commission shod hove the authority to modify the sub-phose pions os necessary m order to permit the sub-phase plans to be better coordinated into the overall PUD protect Any modifications shell be in accord with the intent for PUD s and PUD design considerations as contained in Article 19 of Sub-Chopter 1 of Chapter I of the Hastings Code B Phase I os illustrated on the approved PUD Pion shall tie developed first This Phase shod consist of no more than 130 mobile home park lots and 84 apartment units being building 1 through 7 as well os •he retail and office buildings shown on the plan A public rood to be colled Barfield Street shall be constructed by the applicant be’ ween Hanover Street and Starr School Rood os shown on the final PUD site plan as port of Phase I Another public street shall be constructed by the applicant running north from Barfield to Dibble Street on the North lot line of the site to provide future access to the ad|ocent property These public streets shall contain sidewalks ond shall be built to City specifications The public streets for Phase I of the PUD shall be built and accepted by the City before any occupancy permits are issued Further the applicant shall provide o per formonce bond or letter of credit m occor dance with section 3 280 of the Zoning Or dinonce m order to ensure completion of the pubhc rood* The omoun' of ’h« bond or letter of credit shall be approved by the city attorney ond accepted by the City Council prior to any construction on the site C. In order to ensure that adequate emergency vehicle access is available to ol! ports ol Phase I of the PUD the applicant shall construct simultaneously with the public streets, those private roads within the mobile home pork w» ich intersect with the public streets those private roads within the mobile home pork which in­ tersect with the public streets as well os a temporary emergency access drive as il­ lustrated on the approved final PUD site plan. The construction of the temporary drive shall be acceptable to the City Fire Chief. Occupancy permit* shall no! be issued until this emergency vehicle street system is completed D. Barfield Drive shall be completed to Slorr School Rood ond accepted by the City before ony building* in Phase II of the PUD are occupied. The Commission shall also determine the necessity of o performance bond or letter of credit to ensure construe tion of the remainder of Barfield Drive E. Storm water provision* as well as public water and sanitary sewer shall be built in accordance with the applicable regulations of the City of Hostings. As necessary the Michigan Department of Transportation shall review and approve storm drainage pions F. The city sanitary sewer system shall be determined by the Director of Public Ser­ vices to hove adequate capacity to serve the Honover Village PUD before necessary building permits ore issued for each sub phase site pion G Before ony construction shal" ’xzgin on the site, the Director of Public Service* shall receive written assurance from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources approving the wetland mitigation plan pro­ posed by the applicant. The wetlands on the site shall also be marked in the field before ony construction begins H. The Michigan Department of Tionsport at ion shall review ond approve the in­ tersection of Barfield Avenue jvith Honover Street prior to Issuance of building permit*. I. The Michigan Department of Public Health shall approve the provision of water ond sonifary sewer before ony building per­ mit* ore issued. (2) Development Standards A. The mobile home pork portion of the PUD shall conform to the requirements of Article of 14 of Sub-Chapter 1 cf Chapter 1 of the Hosting* Code B. The apartment ond office portion* of the PUD shall conform to the requirement* of Article 13 of the Hastings Code except that the requirements of Section 3 202(4) ond 3.201(2) shall be waived to permit twelve (12) units per building ond to permit building entrances to be more than one hundred fifty (150) feet from a public street C. The retail building* illustrated on the PUD pion shall conform to the requirement* of Article 11 of Sub-Chapter 1 of Chapter 1 of the Hastings Code. D. The size of the office buildings shown on the approved PUD plan is approximate. Approval of the size of these office building* is contingent upon parking spaces being provided o* required by the Hastings Code The size of each office building ond the nece»»ory parking shall be determined by the Planning Commission for each subphose site pion E. The two-fomily (duplex) dwellings shall be developed in accordance with Article 16 of Sub-diopter 1 of Chapter 1 of the Hastings Code ond the Hostings Land Sub­ division ond Utility Extension Ordinance F. Prior to the occupancy of those apart­ ment buildings closest to the south lot line the applicant shall transplant evergreen trees from the site to the south lot line to screen these apartment building* from the single fomily house* to the South. Final op provol of the landscape plantings shall be subject to inspection* by the Director of Public Services, ond no occupancy permit* for those building* will be issued until such approval is obtained G Each sub-phase site pion shell il­ lustrated detailed landscaping to be install­ ed subject to the approval of the Planning Commission. Each sub-phose site pion shall also note existing wooded area* which will be saved Such areas shall be marked in the field to prevent destruction during construction H The driveway placement for the retail ond office portion of the PUD shall be deter mined during sub-phase site pion review I. The Director of Public Services shell determine the route of construction traffic to ond through the site. J The private drives off the eost end of Barfield Drive which serve single fomily homes shall not be implemented until writ­ ten approval is provided by the affected land owners to the Planning Commission. K Each phase ond sub-phose plan shall odhere to the Fino! PUD Site Pion approved by the City Council (Ordinance No 269) Section 2, The Final PUD Site plan shall be stomped os approved dated ond signed by the Director of Public Services One copy shall be returned to the applicant one copy shall be retained by the Director of Public Services ond one copy shall be kept by the City Clerk Section 3.2991. Effective Data Th.s or tide (Ordmonce No 269) shall take effect ond shall be in full force from ond after the date of its publication or fifteen (IS) days from its enoctment. whichever is later (Or­ dinance No 269 1994) Moved by Jasperse and supported by Campbell that the above Ordinance be adopted Yeos 7 Nays 0 Absent I I shoron Vickery City Clerk do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of on Or dionce adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 1 Ith day of April 1994 Shoron Vickery (5 5) �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 5, 1994 Trial set for man charged in Caledonia teen's death A June 27 trial was scheduled Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 28-ycarold Middleville man charged with manslaughter in the traffic death of a 17ycar-old Caledonia student last October. A June 15 motion hearing and final pre­ trial was also set for Timothy A. Tape Tape is accused of causing the death of Vito Lombardo Jr., who was a senior at Caledonia High School, in an auto accident in Thornapplc Township Oct. 23. Tape faces a charge of committing manslaughter with a motor vehicle, a charge that is punishable by up to 15 years in prison or a $7,500 fine, or both. He is also charged with causing COURT NEWS: Lombardo's death while driving drunk, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 15 years or a $2,500 to $10,000 fine, or both. Tape's license also would be revoked if he is convicted. He is charged with failing to stop at a serious personal injury accident, as well. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/L..The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Garage Sale /■'or Sale It>r Sale liitoinotive AUNT ELLENS ATTIC(KAY HAS SPRING FEVER) 1/2 off days continue plus SPEC'AL SURPRISES maybe for you! Delton M-43, 623-8900,___________________ 3 ALL STEEL ARCH BUILD­ INGS, Machinery, grain and hay storage. 40X33 Was $7620. NOW $4997; 40X64 was $13,240 NOW $6980; 50X104 Was $17300 NOW $11,840. Never erected, can deliver. 1-800-320-2340,_____________ 1977 CORVETTE Orange, new paint, new tires. PS/PB, air. electric windows, T-tops. lilt, $7,500. Call before noon or weekends, 671-5819 or 671-4610. FRI. MAY 6TH AND SAT. MAY 7TH from 9 to 5. Clothing all sizes, dishes, books, dresser, refrigerator, dish washer, and other household items to numer­ ous to mention 720 Dibble, Hastings. No early sales. ARIENS ROTO-TILLER $400. 616-367-4012._________ BALDWIN PIANO excellent condition, $1,200. Home Phom t 891-1695. Thank You CARD OF THANKS 1 wish, to thank Dr. PatzelL Dr. Katz. Dr. Daviuson and Dr Scalf and nurses in Intensive cane at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids and Dr. Hoffman and Dr. Wildcat and nurses in Intensive care at Pennock Hospital- plus the quick response of Lhe ambu­ lance staff. Also wish to thank the nurses fnendly care from the Health Department- thanks to my relatives, friends and neigh­ bors for their kindness shown to me with food, calls, and visits since being home. Special thanks to my son and wife- Larry and Gayle Sinclair, my sister-in­ law- Joyce Brosz and my niece Violet Hazen and niece Genny and Rod Bennett for their care given to me. Your concern was deeply appreciated. ______________ Goldis Sinclair CARD OF THANKS We wish to express our graditude for all the prayers and kind­ ness at the time of Frank’s death. A special thanks to the Kent Community Hospital and its staff for the care they gave him while he was there. Thanks to all the friends and relatives and to Wren Funeral Home for their good work. It was kind of all of you. A Special Thanks to All The Frank Thomas Family 1 WOULD LIKE TO THANK my family, relatives, and friends for remembering me on my 80th birthday with gifts, and so many lovely cards, including one from President & Mrs. Clinton. It was lovely and will be long remembered. God Bless all, Alma Lenz PAULA KNIGHT IS NOW in REHAB after a long hopitalization. We would like to cover her walls with cards to cheer her up. Her address is: Paula Knight M53-O8 Cleveland Clinic Foundation One Clinic Drive 9500 Euclid Ave. Cleveland OH 44195 Many Thanks for your prayers, calls and support Dan and Ashley Bill and Marsha ___________ Jorrn and Millie THE FAMILY OF James (J D ) Grinnell would like to thank the Beeler Funeral Home, the pallbearers and Reverend Philip Brown for their wonderful service. Thank-you to the ladies of Bowne Center Methodist church for the nice luncheon and to the Bowne center neighbors and friends for the flowers. Also thank you to the members of Hastings United Methodist Church, relatives, friends, and neighbors for cards, visits, food, and acts of kindness. God bless you all. Marie Grinnell Sharon (John) Neal and family Darrell Grinnell COCKATIELS 2 PAIR OF young breeders with cages and boxes $l25/each. Also babies $25/each 891-1037. Want to Kent LOOKING TO RENT 2-3 BEDROOM home or trailer in the country. Cis pay up to S45O a month. Have references and deposit Please call 948-8807 Help Wanted CAREGIVERS FOR NEW CHILD Care Center opening June 6. Call 891-2345. GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan between 7-19, to compete in this years 4th annual 1994 Lans­ ing Pageants. Over $20,000. in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-Pagcanl Ext.2911. (1-800-724-3268).____________ LOCAL FACTORY outlet looking to fill fulltime customer service positions. Starting $1,680.00 a month. Company training provided, no exprience neccessary, profit sharing. Call between 11:00-5:00 Hastings 948-8456 or Ionia 527-5800. ('oniiniiiiitv \otices Send Someone a Happy Ad...call < 945-9554 . HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM Love, Linda K. Her birthday is May 6th MisccllaiteAiis ADOPTION COUPLE HOPES TO WELCOME ANOTHER Adopted baby to our Maine home. We’re searching for a birthmother who wants the mutual respect & trust of an open adoption. Call about Deb and BUI, 1-800-301-2229.________ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 (or 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) FISH FOR STOCKING: Giant Hybrid Bluegills, Rainbow Trout, Walleye, Largemouth Bass. Smallmouth Bass, Chan nel Catfish, Perch, and Fathead Minnows. LAGGIS* FISH FARM, INC, 08988 35th St, Gobles. Mi. 49055. Phone: (616) 628-2056 Days (616) 624-6215 Evenings. TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your yard clean. B & B free Service 795-7575.______ WET BASEMENT? Slop leaks permanently. Free estimates. All Service, 1-800-968-5406. THE REGULAR MONTHLY BOARD MEETING of Barry County Community Mental Health Services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 1994 at 8:00a.m. in lhe conference room. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being consid­ ered al the meeting, to individu­ als with disabilities al the meet­ ing upon ten days notice to Bany County Community Mental Health Service, by contacting Jan McClean at 948-8041. ADULT FOSTER CARE home has openings. Private pay. Call after 6:00pm 948-9433. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging & finishing specialist. Insured &. guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.___________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt ConsolidationTurned down? problem credit? We can help! •Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both Tape stood mute to the charges in March and not guilty ple?« were entered on his behalf. Lombardo was driving south on M-37 near Finkbeiner Road when he was hit headon by a northbound truck driven by Tape, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. They said the truck crossed the center line to hit Lombardo Lombardo was trapped in the car. but was extricated and taken by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, deputies said. He died from his injuries the next day. Lombardo's passenger. Tellis Brown. 17. of 6225 Wing Ave.. Kentwood, was not hurt, deputies said. In other recent court business: • A Nashville man stood mute to charges of raping a woman in Hastings last November. Not guilty pleas were entered for Joseph J. Carpenter. 34. Carpenter faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly using force to sexually penetrate the woman. First-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prison. A May 19 pre-trial was scheduled • A 32-year-old Hastings woman stood mute to charges she delivered drugs in November. Not guilty pleas were entered on Monika M. Anderson s behalf. Anderson faces three counts of delivering marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. She is also charged with conspiring to deliver LSD, which carries a maximum penalty of seven years in prison or a $ 10.000 fine, or both. A May 12 pre-trial was scheduled. • A June 20 trial was set for a 29-year-old Freeport woman accused uf delivering LSD in November. A June 9 final pre-trial was also set for Rhonda K. Slusscr. Slusser is charged with delivering LSD. a felony punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. She stood mute to the charge in March and a not guilty plea was entered on her behalf. • A 35-year-old Delton man stood mute to charges of possessing marijuana, absconding on bond and escaping custody during an arrest last May. Not guilty pleas were entered on Roddy L. Jacobs's behalf. Jacobs is charged with possessing marijuana, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both, and possessing marijuana with the intent to manufacture it. a felony which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also faces charges of possessing open alcohol in a vehicle, a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both, and escaping while being arrested during a traffic stop, a misdemeanor which carries a penalty of one year in jail or a $500 HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured. fine. Jacobs is also charged with absconding while on bond, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine or. both, and a count o( attempted absconding while on bond, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888 Delton water system work under way SPRAY PAINTING alumi­ num siding, roofs, barns, etc. Randson Westerly, 945-2545. TANNING 9a.m.-10p.m. j>35. a month. Ask about our new Hex UniL 945-5353._____________ TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rarcs. Free esti­ mates. Insured. Randson Hester­ ly. 945-2545. Carol Jones Dwyer, J.D. is pleased to announce the relocation of her LAW OFFICES 0 305 South Church St. at Center St. — Hastings — Telephone 945-5050 • Fax 945-3182 General Practice of Lav Including Personal Injury, Business / Labor Lau Family Lau •Inns Doctor. L'nnrrur* of Mtdu<an I**1 by Mary both A pre-trial was scheduled (or May 19. • A 28-year-old Middleville man convicted of drunk driving was sentenced to one year in jail and four years of probation David H Rackow also was ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and costs. Rackow pleaded guilty tn March to drunk driving, third offense, as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Rackow drove with a suspended license, second offense. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend at Rackow's sentencing that be 'eccivc no more than one year in jail. Rackow told t* -ourt dunng his plea that be drank severa ix'ers a bar in Caledonia On his way ho*.; . he was pulled over for a loud exhaust, he aid. He said be hid .a .16 percent blood alcohol level. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. • A teenager accused of breaking into the Gilkey Lake Tavern and a home on Gurd Road in March pleaded guilty during his arraignment to lesser charges. Derek C. Maison. 19. pleaded guilty to two charges of committing larceny in a building for stealing a VCR and safe from the home and $220 from the bar larceny in a building is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Matson pleaded guilty to the charges as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop the break-in charges, another count of committing larceny in a building and a charge of keeping the stolen credit cards Maison stood mute to those charges and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Breaking into the bar is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Breaking into the home, which was occupied, carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Keeping the stolen credit card is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Matson told the court during his plea that he broke a window at the bar and climbed inside. He took the money from the pool tables. He acknowledged that be took part in the break-in at the home, but said someone else kicked in the door and carried out the property. Sentencing was scheduled for May 19 • A 38-year-old Delton woman facing three counts of writing bad checks last fall pleaded guilty during her arraignment to one of the charges Bndgett A lx land pleaded guilty to a charge of writing three checks in October without having lhe funds to cover those checks He plea was made as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutK s office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop lhe other two charges pending against Leland. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend to the court that Ixland receive no jail sentence or a delayed sentence of no more than one year in jail. lxland stood mute to the ether charges and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. Ixland told the court during her plea that she wrote lhe checks knowing there were not enough funds in her account to cover the checks. She said she thought she would be able to put money in the account before the checks were cashed. Sentencing was set for Aug. 4 • A 35-year-old Middleville woman pleaded not guilty to a charge of trying to embezzle $160 in January. Monica N Eggers faces a count of larceny by conversion, punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2 500 fine, for taking the money. A May 19 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 28-year-old Hastings man who pleaded guilty to five counts of being a felon in possession of firearms last year was sentenced to two to five years in prison on each count. Edward L. Ricketts' sentences are to be served consecutively. Shuster also fined Ricketts $1,000 on each count, for a total of $5,000. Ricketts pleaded guilty in March to five counts of being a felon in possession of firearms as pari of a plea agreement with the prosecutor. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Ricketts is a habitual offender, fourth offense. Ricketts is not allowed to possess firearms because he was convicted of breaking and entering in 1989 and the requirements to regain his right to possess a gun have not been met. He told the court during his plea that be bought the guns for hunting. He did not know that he had to get his rights returned to him to own long guns, be said. Hastings girl injured in collision A 10-year-oH Hastings girt was reported hurt in this crash Wednesday morning at the intersection of Dibble and Green streets in Hastings Hastings Police officers said Scott Meek, 16. of 317 E. Lincoln, Hastings, was driving the mini-van south on Dtbte at about 8:10 a m. when he ran the stop sign at the Green Street intersection and was hit broadside by the westbound pickup truck, which was driven by Fonda Shoffner, 42. of 3464 Center Road. Hastings One of Meek's passengers. Sarah Meek, was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released Other members of the Meek family who were riding in the mini-van were else examined at Pennock Scott Meek was ticketed for running the stop sign, police said Warner Residents of Delton will have to brace themselves for another summerof tom-up streets. Work on the new Delton water system began Wednesday. Construction crews arc sinking the first of three planned wells on 10 acres of land owned by Barry Township of! Pleasant 1-ake Road south of Orchard Road After the wells arc completed, pipe will be laid along M-43 (South Wall Lake Road), Orchard Road, a small portion of Brickyard Road and Pleasant I-ake Road. I-ast year Delton residents went through the installation of a new sewer system. Barry Township Supervisor William Wooer said the construction of the water system is scheduled for completion by October When the construction is completed. 33 Delton residents will be able to use tap water for lhe first lime since 1992. when their wells were discovered to be contaminated with industrial chemicals. The contamination prompted the Michigan Department of Health to seek special funding for the new water system. The state is kicking in $1.6 million for the system. Wocsr said, but Barry Township will have to pay additional money to increase the size of the pipe being used for the system. The state was originally going to put eight- and 10-inch pipe in the ground, but will install 10- and 12-inch pipe instead to accommodate more users, with Barry Township picking up the cost difference for the larger pipe. If everyone with access to the water system books into it. Wooer said, there could be up to 200 connections ♦ POLICE BEAT: Man injured in crash with tree JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 91-ycar-old Dowling man was hurt Tuesday. April 26. when he ran his car off Hutchinson Road and hi I a tree. Slate Police al lhe Hastings post report. William A Whidby. of 121 Long Lake Road, was driving north on Hutchinson near Mud lake Road al 2:15 p.m. when he blacked out. troopers said. They said Whidby ihen ran off the left side or the road, went through a ditch, across the dnveway of a Hutchinson Road residence and then hit a tree in the front yard He was taken to Leila Hospital in Bailie Creek, where he was admitted and released last Thursday. Motorist hurt avoiding deer RUTLAND TWP — A pickup truck accident Wednesday. April 27. injured a 37-yearold Hastings man. troopers al lhe Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings report Robert J Wills, of 2153 Gun Lake Road, was driving west on Green Street near Cook Road at 4 p.m. when he saw a deer standing in the road, troopers said Wills swerved right to avoid the animal, then went left to get back on the road, troopers said Wills told hoopers he then reached over to the passenger side of lhe truck and his left hip struck the steering wheel of lhe truck He was taken to Pennock Hospital where be was treated and released. Burglars steal equipment from home RUTLAND TWP — Burglars broke into a home on Yeckley Road recently. Michigan State Police report. Troopers said the home was broken into between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. April 12. Stolen from the home was a shotgun, a rifle, a $40 camera, a $75 silverwear set. two tents, a sleeping bag and SI 15 in cash � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-05-12.pdf 7d768acee3edc5f10f4f09cf4a925da8 PDF Text Text ic itRRArr H’sriv HX.: Delton teacher defends profession V 4. IW3 Landfill hearings are tonight, May 20 House, Senate races lively See Page 2 See Page 3 SeePage 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY. MAY 12. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 11 Cinema expansion at hotel site on hold News Briefs by David T. Young Michigan Week luncheon Friday The Exchange Club of Hastings has announced that the Michigan Week Lun­ cheon will be held Friday. May 13 at the Preslryitrian Church's Leason Sharpe Hall kxI will be catered by The Jolly Caterers. The city of Hastings will be hosting the mayor and other representatives from the city of Petoskey, who will ar­ rive on May 12. Gary Fischer and Diane Grover, from the West Michigan Tourist Association will be the speakers Other area service clubs will be invited, and the event is also open to the public. Ticket prices are $7 per person (general admission), and may be obtained from Louise Hutchins by calling 945-4586. The Exchange Club also announces that Mabe! Boy con is its Book of Golden Deeds recipient. The Book of Golden Deeds award is presented an'^ially to a local person who has selflessly volunteered his or her time for the enrichment of the community. Through this award, the Exchange Club wishes io honor our community's “un­ sung heroes.*' Chamber dinner will be tonight James M. Zorbo. owner of a business consulting firm in Battle Creek will be guest speaker at the annual Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce dinner lonignt at the Hastings Country Club. Zorbo will talk about ways for businesses to become more competitive and increase their market share and be will stress the need to carve their own special niche in the global market place. Zorbo is scheduled io speak at about 8:15 p.m. The evening will begin with a cash bar at 6 p .m. and dinner at 7. Immediately after dinner, the annual chamber awards will be hrsded out. In­ chafed will be the Qua.terty Service Award and a special presentation to the Downtown Development Authority for completion of the “Streetscape'' project Tickets for the dir<ner are $18 apiece and they may be oltained at the local Chamber of Commerce office or through any chamber besrd member. Pennock Hospital open house slated Pennock Hospital will have an open house from 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The puUx is invited to visit the hospital's newest additions, including the family birthing center, surgical center. Green Street Cafe and exterior renovations. Vniton can see a real operating room with all of the equipment, they can find out what makes a birthing bed different from a regular bed and learn how anesthesia really works. Refreshments wil be served in the Green Street Cafe, where staff members will be available to ask questions Fashion show aids area scholarships High school students from four area school districts will be benefactors of proceeds from a fashion show at 7:30 tonight, al the Gun Lake Community Church. The show, sponsored by the Gun Lake Area Federation of Women's Clubs, will award money to students from Thornap­ ple Kellogg, Delton, Martin and Wayland. The show will feature clothing for men. women and children from the Sea Shanty in Gun Lake and the Fashion Bug of Hastings. General admission is $10 per person. Tickets are available at the door or by calling 792-6584 Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* Hany Dorcy shows the City Council a drawing of the proposed new Cinema while his wife. Deb, looks on with a brick of the old Hastings Hotel sitting on the lectern. Editor Deb and Harry Corey’s plans to expand the Cinema Theater into where the Hastings Hotel now stands are on bold for at least an­ other couple of weeks. Though the Dorcys’ plans were approved late last month by the Hastings Downtown Development Authority Board, the City Council Monday night only agreed to let bids for the hotel's demolition, the first step of the project. Everyone hopes to have a clearer recom­ mendation and a better idea about how to proceed by council's next meeting May 23. The DDA has entertained ideas on what to do with the historic, but aging and aban­ doned building on West State Street for some lime, but other plans, like one to erect a new Country Inn and another to remodel the hotel into a combination restaurant, apartment and office complex, have fallen through. The hangup Monday evening was the warding of the two-part recommendation from the DDA Board to the City Council. The recommendation was for approval of hotel demolition and then working with the couple to allow them to expand their present two-screen facility into a four-screen theater along the north side of West State Street. Council members said thes weren't sure they have seen proof of a solid financial commitment to the project from the Dorcys and they didn't want to be left bolding the bag if things fell through like they had in the past. The city would have to pay $70,000 for demolition and another $40,000 for cleanup The Dorcys estimate that they will put in about a quarter of a million dollars into their pan of the project. The couple produced a letter from First of America, stating that financial institution's interest. But Councilman David J asperse said, "The problem is this letter is not a financial com­ mitment." He wanted to approve the demolition and then send the proposal back to the DDA Board for rewording. But City Attorney James Fisher told the council it must accept or reject all of the DDA recommendation, not just part of it. So council could only ap­ prove letting of bids fur demolition. J as perse asked if the city could look at the Dorcys' business plan. "At the very least. I would want to make sure the project will proceed." be explained "It would be in our best interests to at least see the business plan After all. we re making an investment here." Harry Dorcy said one problem was that he and his wife are in a catch-22. The bank won't get specific on support until council approves the project while the council won't approve the project until the bank is more specific about its support. The couple did have a great deal of sup­ port from DDA members who attended and from Mayor Mary Ixxi Gray See CITY COUNCIL, cont. page 2 County drops EBI building as new animal shelter site by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor If the location of the Barry County Animal Shelter changes in the future, it won't be moved to the former EBI building on Nashville Highway in Hastings Township. The County Board of Commissioners Tuesday unanimously agreed to delete the EBI site from its list of prospective locations for the animal shelter after receiving a petition with 160 signatures from people who are opposed to that site. Petitions, presented to the County Board by Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Dick Thomas, said that "the pleasant atmosphere of Tbomapple Manor (the county-operated medical care facility) and the new (proposed) McKeown Road Bridge park will be ruined by the inevitable animal odors and noises." The Hastings Charter Township Board also had previously gone on record opposing the EBI site for the shelter. Commissioner Marjorie Radant cautioned Hastings Township officials who attended the board's meeting that it might cost the taxpayers twice as much or more money to build a new building than it would to remodel the vacant EBI building, which is owned by the county. Hastings Charier Township Clerk Diana Phillips said she didn't think the people would care how much it would cost as long as the shelter wasn't moved to the former EBI structure. "This is the second time the supervisor has been before us saying the same thing and 1 hope our ears will be open to his feelings,” said Commissioner Ixw Newman Gordon Fuhr suggested discussing the issue further at a Property Committee meeting. "I think it keeps Hastings Township on pins and needles about the whole thing," he said. "We need to make a decision....! certainly do not think that his body wants to shove that animal shelter down Hastings Township s throat at Uris point in time." County Board Chairman Orvin Moore suggested that "In respect to the township, if that's the feeling of the board, we could settle that issue right now. "I think it should go to committee first," said Comnussioner Ethel Bozc. chairwoman opposition...," Moore said of the EBI site. Commissioner Sandy James said she thought it was time to put the issue to rest because the Hastings Charter Township Board had expressed opposition since last September. Commissioner Mark Doster made the motion, supported by Fuhr, to remove the EBI building from the list of prospective locations for the animal shelter. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he thought the action was premature, even through he said, "I feel the same way." Wenger said commissioners should have "all the figures...I hate to put ourselves in a comer." It was also brought out at the meeting that the county does not have funds earmarked for the project. The animal shelter has been ordered by the Michigan Department of Agriculture to update the kennel part of the shelter, according to Animal Control Manager Al McCrumb. A solution to the problem would be to build a new kennel and office area for the sheiicr on the north side of the existing office and kennel, located on city property at 825 West Apple St., he has said Bozc asked Radant if the animal shelter would have to raise the entire amount of money to build the new shelter or if the county had any money to help. "We don't have any money.” Radant said. "I don't know where it would come from See EBI BUILDING, cont. page 2 of the Criminal Justice Committee, which oversees the animal shelter. "There seems to be a major amount of Five County board seats will have races A surprise twist has been added to the August primary election District 8 race for a seat on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. As of last week, no ooe had filed to seek election to the Eighth District scat, which represents Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township. Now. that district has the most candidates — three. Rae M Hoare. of 10944 Houvener Road. Delton, has decided to come out of retirement and seek the Republican nomination. She retired at the end of her term in 1992. Current incumbent Mark Doster is not seeking re-election in order to make a bid for State Representative from the 87ih District Seeking the Democratic nomination in District 8 are Patrick E. Loftus. 11709 Fair l^kc. Delton; and RoJ Goebel. 9655 Ford Road. Delton. Tuesday was the deadline to file for the County Board race. Incumbent Sandy James. 1750 Heath Road. Hastings, is the only candidate running in District 3. In the District I race, two Republicans have filed: incumbent Marjorie E. Radant, 646 W. Walnut St., Hastings: and Linda Watson, former Hastings City councilwoman, of 1325 S. Broadway. Hastings. District 2 has two candidates: incumbent Robert V. Wenger, current vice chairman of the County Board and a Republican. 4335 Bender Road. Middleville: and John J Loftus. Democrat. 4104 Johnson Road. Middleville. Republicans Gordon Fuhr, incumbent, of 1942 N. Broadway. Hastings; and James L. Bailey. 1920 Boulder Drive. Hastings, have filed for District 4. Republican Tim Burd. 9980 Guy Road. Nashville, will again seek to unseat Republican incumbent and current County Board Chairman Orvin Moore, of 7551 N. Hager Road Nashville, in the District 5 race Burd lost by just four votes m a bid against Moore in 1992 In District 6. the candidates are See BOARD SEATS, cont. page 2 Hoffmans retiring after 35,000 hours of volunteer service Dedicated volunteers Helen and Don Hoffman (right) receive a plaque of praise and appreciation, presented by Barry County Social Senrices Director Ron Decker The Hoffmans, who are from the Lacey area, are retiring after nine years of more than 35,000 hours of volunteer service to needy residents of the county through the County DSS The Hoffmans were honored at a party Wednesday They have unselfishly given of their time, officials said. ’Our county has been recognized by Don and Helen Hoffman's accomplishments including their being awarded the Michigan Department of Social services Statewide Volunteers of the Year Award in August of 1988,' said a resolution adopted this week by the County Board of Commissioners Helen has knitted hundreds of baby blankets, hats and mittens for the disadvantaged and he has coordinated the furniture and appliances donation program to benefit those in need �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 BOARD SEATS continued from page 1 Republican incumbent Lew Newman. 12734 Marsh Road. Shelbyville; and Democrat Cal Lamorcaux. 1 1220 Keller Road. Shelbyville. Incumbent Republican Ethel Bozc. 2890 Sager Road. Hastings and retired former commissioner Emmet Herrington, a Republican, of 15601 North Ave.. Bellevue, are candidates in District 7. The Aug. 2 primary also will include candidates u ho arc running unopposed to fill township vacancies. Democrat Michael F. News Briefs: Right To Life to meet May 17 Barry County Right to Life will hold <u monthly meeting on Tuesday. May 17. at 7 p.m. at Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings. For additional information or help, call 948-4033 anytime Charlton Park hires education assistant Shay Chamberlain has been hired as the new education assistant al Charlton Park Chamberlain started his duties in mid­ March. He works closely with volunteers to put on programs for visiting groups, getting the part ready each morning and cleaning it up afterward. Chamberlain originally is ‘from Michigan, but he grew up in Thailand He is a 1990 graduate of Michigan State University, with an anihroplogy major. He and his wife now live in Battle Creek. He worked foe a year and a half ns a site interpreter at a reconstructed Indian village at Waterloo Historic Village in New Jersey. He also was a director of a small historical museum in New Jersey. Corvette show, swap meet set The sixth annual Corvette Show and Swap Meet will be held at Historic Chariton Park from 10 a.ra. to 4 p.m. Sunday. May 15. to open the park's 1994 season. Visitors can view more than 220 Cor­ vettes. listen to the music, admire the cars and then vote for C<eior favorite. A Best of Show trophy will be award­ ed to the most admired Corvette. Trophies will be given to Corvettes in eight classes. Spectators will be able to vote for the Best of Show car and a chib participation cash award also will be An open swap meet will feature Cor­ vette parts, auto part, arts and craftx, and a flea market. Dash plaques will be given to the first 150 cars. Door prizes and goodie bags will be available for entrants. Plenty olf food and beverages will be available. Admission for Corvettes is $7 and the fee for cars for sale, including a sign, is $10 The show is co-sponsored by the Cor­ vette Club of Battle Creek and Chariton Park Proceeds go to fighting Spina Bifida General admission is $4 fee adults and $1 for children Musicians need host families The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is looking for local residents willing to house musicians from Austria and Germany who will perform in Hastings this summer Both groups will visit Michigan through the Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp's foreign exchange program. The 46-member Stadt Kapelle. the dry band of Miesenbach, Germany, will visit Hastings July 29 through Aug. 1. Group members range in age from 15 to 68 and one young family will bring along a' baby. A few days later, local housing will be needed for a 16-member group of young Austrians, the Stella Brass, who have won many musical awards in their native country. They will visit here Aug. 4-6. Those interested in servings as hosts may call Ham Van Kuilenberg at 945-9408 The Arts Council also is working on plans for a potluck dinner for both visiting groups, but concert dotes have not been firmed up. A small fee may be charged for admis­ sion to the concerts. ‘Singing String*1 set at Showcase The Singing Strings, a country, gospel and bluegrass group from Middleville and Grand Rapids, will be featured at tonight's Musicians Showcase at 6:30 at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. The Singing Strings have played at Hastings Summerfest, nursing homes, churches, fairs and other events. The group uses guitar, mandolin, fiddle, auto harp and upright bass. Seating at the Showcase, as usual, will be on a first come, first-served basis River City Grass will be the scheduled performers at the May 26 Showcase Smith. 3271 E. Sager Road. Hastings, is seeking a trustee seat on the Hastings Charter Township Board; Republican Richard Raymond. 6545 Irving Road. Hastings is seeking a trustee seat on the Irving Township Board; Mike O'Brien (no address available) is running for trustee on Orangeville Townships Board; and Republican Vickcy Nottingham, 11533 Alling Road. Plainwell, is seeking the treasurer s post in Prairieville Township. Musical day camp will be June 20-25 The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry Countgy will sponsor a week-long day camp for area youths June 20-25 at the Arts Buildinc in Fish Hatchery Park. Hasting'The day camp, directed by Joe and Parti LaJoyc, will be for band or vocal music students who art entering seventh or eighth grade next fall. The camp will be divided into two sec­ tions. the first for band students in the morning and the second for prospective choir students in the afternoon. Students will be exposed to fundamen­ tal concepts of their instruments and pro­ per vocal techniques appropriate to the age group. There will be small group in­ struction and large ensembles. A concert will be held at the end of the week. Enrollment information has been sent to vocal music and band instructors in the Delton. Maple Vnlley. Lakewood. Thomapple Kellogg. Wayland and Hastings school districts. Students may contact music directors in these districts for enrollment materials or call Joe or Patti LaJoye al 948-4409 or 945-9766. Because of limited space available, a limited number of students will be ac­ cepted. Enrollment materials must be postmarked by May 27. Yankee Springs plans hiking spree Area hikers are invited to attend the kickoff event of the first annual Hiking Spree at Yankee Springs Recreation Area Saturday. Registration will be al 1:30 p.m. at park headquarters. The hike will begin at 2 p.m. The first guided hike will go through the flowering dogwoods along the board­ walk. Other guided Hiking Sprees will run through Oct. 31 this year. After paying a registration fee of $5, each hiker will receive a free wooden hiking staff. The firn 50 registrants also will receive a free "75th State Park An­ niversary" T-shirt. Hikers can take part in guided hikes throughout the season or hike any ooe of the five trails on their own any time. Upon completion of a hike of all five park trails any time this season, each hiker will receive a "1994 75th anniver­ sary" commemorative medal shield to attach to their hiking staff. Each suc­ ceeding year, a new souvenir shield will be available for hikers to earn by com­ pleting the trails. Hikers may register throughout the season at the park headquarters or cam­ pground office. Registration forms in­ clude a map of the trails and other "Hik­ ing Spree" information. The "Spree," in cooperation with the Kalamazoo Nature Center, is one of several special activities that will be held at Yankee Springs this season to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Michigan state parks. Historian to talk at Charlton Park Historian Larry Massie will present "Adventures in Michigan's Past" al 7:30 p.m. tonight in the church basement st Chariton Park The free, public program is being sponsored by the Willard G. and Jessie M. Pierce Foundation. Massie, who is from Allegan, will tell true stories about Michigan's cultural past, from the Native Americans to the immigrants. He and his wife. Priscilla, art authors of numerous books on Michigan history. Their books will be available for pur­ chase during the evening or anytime at the Chariton Park Gift Shop. There will be a dessert potluck, so those who plan to attend are asked io br­ ing their favorite sweet item. Those planning to attend the program should call Wendy Tatar at 945-3775 so she can have an idea of how many to expect. Hastings students win piano contest Two Hastings 9-year-olds. Julie Groos and Katy Ross, captured top honors in their categories recently in the state com­ petition for piano solos at the Michigan Federation of Music Clubs’ State Junior Convention at Alma College. Groos. a fourth-grader, is the daughter of Tom and Lisa Groos of Hastings. She has been studying paino for four years. Ross, also a fourth-grader, is the daughter of Shawna and Mark Ross of Hastings. She has been taking piano lessons for two years To qualify for the state level of com­ petition. the two local youngsters had to receive two consecutive superior ratings at the Junior Music Festival in March. Three Hastings girls escape kidnapper t by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Barry County Sheriffs deputies report they arc still investigating the abduction of three teenage Hastings girls early Sunday moraing. May I. The girls, one of whom is 18 years old and the others 16. told deputies they were abducted at about 1:15 a m. while driving east on Chief Noonday Road They later escaped from their kidnapper near Plainwell, they said. Deputies said the girls were driving home from the Note, a teen dance club on Chief Noonday Road. Yankee Springs They noticed a man standing by a slop sign as they pulled up to the Briggs Road intersection, but the girls said they did not think anything of it. They were wailing for another car to go through the intersection when the back door of their car opened up and the man climbed in. One of the teenagers said she thought it was just a joke, and they all turned to look at the man The girls said the man was white and stocky, and wore a black trench coal and a black ski mask lie ordered them to turn back around and threatened to kill them if they turned to look al him again The kidnaper then told the girls io turn the car around and not to try anything stupid The girls said they did not see a weapon, bui obeyed the man. The girl driving the car said she went through the Briggs Road intersection and turned around .She then floored the gas petal, running through the stop sign in the hopes that any nearby police might try to stop the car The man told the girls where lo dnve. and the driver said she ran whai slop signs she could until the k.dnapper told her io stop doing so When the group reached U.S.-131, the man directed the driver to head south toward Kalamazoo, the girls said. CITY COUNCIL.,.continued from Bozc said "I don’t see why we should continue month after month, week after week on the animal shelter when there’s no money for even plans. We just have to do something before the state closes us down. As long as we re working on it. I don’t think they will.Newman commented that Fuhr has said the Property Committee plans to address this. "If we get working on it wc can pul a lot of this behind us." Rather than let the EBI building remain empty. Commissioner Sandy James and Radant suggested renting the structure to generate revenue for the county. James said the county could complete any repairs that might need to be done on the EBI building and when that’s paid, use revenue toward the animal shelter. "We definitely have to have improvements at the animal shelter," James said. Hastings Township Treasurer Dian? Phillip* asked if the board had done anything about lhe animal shelter situation in the last two weeks since the previous meeting Public hearings set for landfill expansibn.question J Ad Graphics News Service The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee has scheduled two meeting* to take public comment on a proposal to expand lhe Heatings Sanitary Services into a regional landfill. The first is set for tonight (Thursday) at the Hastings High Schoo) lecture hall at 7 p.m. The second meeting dealing with the landfill question is set for May 20 at 1:30 p.m.. again at the lecture hall at the high acbool. People attending arc asked to park in the front of the school on both occasions The solid waste planning committee has been considering an amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Plan which would allow HSS to compete for solid wau»: from a dozen surrounding counties. After its study and listening lhe public, the planning committee will make its recommendation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. If the BCBC approves the change, each city, village and township board in the county will then vole on the issue. It takes a 2/3 majority of the various boards to pass the amendment. The Department of Natural Resources has the final say in the proposal. They said the kidnapper talked during the trip about his ex-wife and his children He also mentioned several times that he hated women, each time hitting the girls on the back with his hand or an unidentified object After the group had traveled on the highway a while, the man said suddenly. "I’m through witb'you,- and ordered the driver to pull over the car. The driver said she was afraid the man w as going to kill her and her friend' The man climbed out of the car. but before he could dose the door, the driver peeled out and headed for the next exit, which was the Plainwell exit, deputies said There the girls pulled into a gas station and called the police. Plainwell police had officers from the Allegan County and Otsego departments check the area where the girls said the man was dropped off. but they did not find anyone, deputies said. page 1 "Nothing lias been done in two weeks, so that’s why it’s dragging on so long because nothing's done in two weeks lime." Phillips. The County Property Committee and most other board committees only meet once a month, Fuhr said. "On certain occasions you might have to come in more often or have special meetings or something.’’ Phillips said. ”Wc are doing things for the shelter," Fuhr said. County Clerk Nancy Boersma noted after the meeting that lhe petitions submitted had not been circulated properly with a person(s) witnessing all the signatures signed on the documents and that some of the signatures were txx of residents of Hastings Township. DDA Member Jim Brown, simply told lhe council: "Do it.” Deb Button said. "Il docs help keep and bring people downtown. Wc appreciate what Deb and Harry do." Gray added. "The merchants I’ve talked to have expressed the same enthusiasm. Deb and Harry have done a lot to bring people to downtown Hastings " But Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum tokl lhe Dorcys. "I like the idea of bringing people downtown, but based on architectural plans. I can't support it. I don't think you can d.sguise the fact it’s a steel box in a signifi­ cant part of die downtown. I like your idea, but not the structure? It was Councilman Frank Campbell who made lhe first motion, to bring down the ho­ tel and then have the city attorney work out financial arrangements with the Dorcys. But after fears about the city's lack of con­ trol of the project once the demolition is completed and after Fisher’s comment about approving all of the recommendation or none, some revisions were made. What passed was Jasperse s motion lo let bids fa demolition and send the recommen­ dation back to the DDA Board for further consideration, with a response expected at the next council meeting May 23. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Approved changes in times for the Hast­ ings Summerfest at Fish Hatchery Park The festival will be held from 5pm to midnight Friday. Aug 26; from 8 a m. to midnight Saturday, Aug. 27. and from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Sunday. Aug. 28. • Scheduled a public hearing for 7:45 p.m. Monday. May 23. on the necessity of having a special assessment district for downtown parking Council for the last several years has assessed SI6.500 after taking oui parking meteis The money is used for maintenance and plowing of the streets and for enforcement of two-hour and three-hour parking limits. • Approved a request from lhe Barry County YMCA to reserve Bob King Park’s baseball fields from 5 to 9 p.m. May 17. 19. 24. 26 and 31. and June 2. 7. 14. 21 and 28 for Hastings Youth Council baseball and softball games. • Referred to the city attorney a communi­ cation from Hastings Mutual Insurance, which wants to use Fish Hatchcry Park from 2 lo 6 p.m. Aug. 12 for a conpany picnic that would include as many as 500 people. The attorney’s opinion is being requested be­ cause Hastings Mutual plans to have conces­ sions for cotton candy and popcorn. which is contrary to lhe city ordinance. • Accepted the low bid of $91,084 from Duthlcr Ikxd for two city trucks. • Referred a request from Campbell to al­ low semi-trailers to park in the industrial in­ cubator parking lot to Joe Rahn, executive director of the Joint Economic Development Commission. • Heard the first reading of Ordinance No. 270. which would revise the way sewer sur­ charges arc determined. Jaspersc made it clear the ordinance would not raise residen­ tial sewer rates. • Referred to the Streets Committee a re­ quest from Felpausch for a variance on a fire escape emergency fire door that encroaches on Apple Street. EBI BUILDING continued from page 1 anyway, except that we may end up with no animal shelter "I'm just trying to figure out in my mind why wc go through animal shelter constantly." Bozc complained. "If wc spent as much lime on senior citizens and abused children as we have that animal control, we d be somebody." "The state requires us to address animal control," Radant responded "I understand that, but if there's no money, there's no use in getting into all this monkey business because they certainly don’t have it." Boze said. Newman asked if there was a possibility to float a bond issue for the project Mixirc said there is a possibility "but wc have a long ways to go before we get lo that point...We’ve got to have prints drawn and specs and something to go to bid with lo even have a figure to talk about That's down the road quite a ways. We don't know at this point in time whether it’s going to be $100,000 or $500,000.' Moore said Kevin Merlihan's dog. an Akita. wiH now welcome any night time intruders at the Merlihan nursery on Barber Road. Merlihan's Gardens hit by thieves by Jean Gallup Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 945-9554 to. SUBSCRIBE Staff Writer What started xs a successful opening day for the new nursery owned by Kevin and Barbara Merlihan was ruined by thieves Several flats of flowers, whiskey barrels, perennials and hanging baskets were taken late Saturday night. Kevin Merlihan said. Merlihan said that they had done such a good business on Saturday that he had picked up more flowers and hanging baskets, dunking he might open on Maher's Day About an hour alter he left, his neighbor heard a loud truck in flic area, he told Merlihan later Merlihan said he thought the thieves tried to make it look like nothing was taken by taking some of everything, but not all of any one display. The couple have replaced what was taken, and the Michigan State Police are investigating tips they haw received. Merlihan has installed steel doors. motion detector lights, and their Akita breed dog now spends nights at the greenhouse on Barber Road. ’ She docs not like strangers; she's very territorial and aggressive." Merlihan said. and. she’s very loyai to her master "It's an unfortunate thing that it happened the same day as the grand opening.' he said of lhe robbery, “but we’ve had a lot of sympathy and support from the neighbors and the community " I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12, 1994 — Page 3 Area educator defends Michigan teachers against recent attacks by David T Young Editor A Delton educator says Michigan teachers have been under some unjust heavy fire lately, particularly with the State Legisla­ ture’s recent passage of a bill that restricts teachers' collective bargaining rights. Gordon Christensen, who has been active with the Michigan liducation Association for many years, told a somewhat hostile First Friday audience last week in Hastings that be is proud to be an educator and he is alarmed at recent teacher bashing and unfair sriticism of America's educational system. "Everybody probably believes that we re doing worse, but we re doing better," he said "Test scores (in the Michigan Education As­ sessment Program) ve up and dropout rates are decreasing." In response to a comment from Ward Weiler that schools are going downhill. Christensen said. "1 think the public schools do a heckuva job with what they have to work with. We have to educate every kid who comes into the schools, including the kids who don't want to be educated. Christensen said too many people who compare today's sckMil and teachers with those of the past don t realize they're comparing apples to oranges He said lhe children and their problems are much different than what they were a generation ago. "We’re dealing with crack babies, the emotionally disturbed, special education kids." he said. He added that parents today are a lot dif­ ferent than in days gone by. "I don't know what an educator can do these days without the cooperation of par­ ents." he said. In response to a comment that teachers arc overpaid and underworked. Christensen asked the people in the audience. "How many of you have sons or daughters who plan to go into educationT Not iMic person raised a hand He then asked. “If we have such great jobs with fewer hours, then why is there so little interest (in teaching)7" Weiler wasn't convinced. "There's some­ thing wrong with the (educational) system all the way across the board." he said. Christensen agreed that the system should strive to do belter, but whatever the faults are. they aren't entirely caused by teachers To a comment that the system doesn t pre­ pare young people for jobs when they gradu­ ate, Chnstcnscn said. "We don't want to edu­ cate kids just lo work in a factory Wc want to give them the tools to be successful in life." One woman, who said she is studying to be a special education teacher, said she sees a bad side to the Michigan Education Asso­ ciation and she wanted to know why Ameri­ can educators resist the idea of year-round schools while Germany and Japan are forg­ ing ahead of the U.S. Christensen said the notion that the U.S. lags behind other countries is a myth because the American system tries to educate everybody, not just a privileged few "To compare us to other countries is to­ tally misleading." he said. "Hl put our best kids up against theirs. " Christensen spent nearly as much time blasting Gov. John Engler for what he called his leadership in the teachers' union busting movement. "Engler is one of the most vindictive gov­ ernors we've ever had." he said "He was out to get the MEA. “When we have our leaders picking on teachers, people start believing the lies " But be added that Engler has "united more teachers than anyone else " He said, for example, that he knows most teachers in the Maple Valley school system voted Republican in lhe last gubernatorial election, but he doesn't think that will hap­ pen again this November. Though the MEA did not support the most recent Proposal A that passed in March, it worked with the governor nearly a year ago for another Proposal A that was defeated Christensen said House Bill 5128. which severely limits teachers collective bargain­ ing rights, including striking, was "done in the darkness of night, without much debate." He said that the bill's provision that en­ ables school boards to implement their last best offer to end an impasse »n negotiations isn't fair "What incentive is there for the board to negotiate meaningfully if they can imple­ ment their last best offer?” he asked Christensen called the anti-strike provi­ sions "a smokescreen" by the Engler Administration and lhe Republicans in the State Legislature. "A strike vote is the last alternative." he said. He also noted that during the 1993-94 aca­ demic year, there were only two teacher strikes In the more than 500 districts statewide. Kenneth Miller, a retired real estate agent and former city councilman, said he has had a problem with teacher tenure laws for a long time, saying they force school districts to "keep misfits who they can't get rid of." Christensen said tenure actually allows an orderly process to evaluate and dismiss a teacher. "When administrators do their jobs and evaluate, they get no problems from the teachers." he said In fact, be maintained that Delton teachers have insisted they be evaluated twice a year. He also defended tenure because "It doesn't allow school boards to dismiss teachers arbitrarily." Miller persisted, saying that other profes­ sions are "getting rid of their misfits," but teachers aren't. Christensen said teachers are on probation for two years and in some cases three years Gordon Christensen (right) shares a laugh with Barry County Democratic Party Chairman James Pino after the First Friday forum. before they are given tenure, and even some who have it can still be fired. "I hope none of you would object to an or­ derly procedure for dismissing teachers." be said. "It's easier to get rid of bad teachers than it is to get rid of bad doctors." Christensen said be is dismayed by some of the talk about reforming education financ­ ing. "We only give lip service to prioritizing education." he said. "Everyone wants quality education, but nobody warns to pay for it" The Lunch and Learn forums, sponsored by lhe Barry County Democratic Committee, are held at noon on the first Friday of every month at lhe Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Republicans use 'window of opportunity* in the state House by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Slate Rep Bob Bender told a Legislative Coffee audience Monday that last month was a "blood bath" in the state House. The Republicans bad gained temporary control of the House this spring with the resignation of three Democrat representatives. Bender bad previously called it a "window of opportunity" for Republicans to pass legislation while they controlled the House and the Senate. The legislator had said that he expected a ‘dogfight’ in the House, as the Republicans tried to pass some controversial legislation and the Democrats tried to oppose it. "It turned out to be that." Bender said. The Republicans did get some of their legislation through, though, be said. The most noted change was the anti-strike legislation that imposes fines against teachers for striking. Bender said. He said that if one listens to the campaign rhetoric" being put out, one would think the legislature has destroyed lhe collective bargaining for teachers in the state. "Nothing could be further from the truth." Bender said. He said the bill the legislature passed still allows teachers to bargain over several issues, including wages, benefits, type and level of insurance coverage, and working conditions The bill does impose fines against teachers if they strike, but it has been illegal for teachers to strike for years. Bender said He said the legislature simply put teeth in the old measure by imposing fines on teachers for striking. Bender stressed, however, that the legislation also fines school board? if they hold a lockout at their schools. Teachers who go one strike are fined about $200 a day and their bargaining State Senator Joanne Emmons officially announces her candidacy for the the 23rd District before the Legislative Coffee. association is fined $5,000 a day. Bender said. He said that school board members will be fined $250 a day if they lock teachers out and the school board would be fined $5,000 a day. The measure also does away with the contract veto power of regional organizations, such as the Michigan Education Association, and it changes the way insurance is handled. Teachers can still negotiate with school boards over the types of coverage, the level of benefits and the insurance carrier. Bender said. The school boards must now be lhe ones to hold the insurance policy, though, he said Other legislation lhe Republicans passed while in control outlawed bingo as a way for political parties and candidates in Michigan to raise funds. Bender admitted that bingo is mostly used by tta Democratic party to raise funds, but be denied the measure was passed to damage that party's fund-raising. "The issue there was campaign finance. We have been dealing with a number of campaign finance reform issues, among which is a reporting requirement." he said. Any time a political candidate receives a campaign contribution, he said, that has to be reported to lhe state so all c intributions are accounted for. With political bingo, money can be donated to a candidate or party while avoiding the reporting requirement, he said. Bender said the legislature looked at other possible solutions, such as having everyone who bought a bingo card reporting it to the state, but said they proved too cumbersome. The legislation also changed the rules under which organizations can withhold political action dues or assessments. Bender said that before, unions like the Michigan Education Association automatically could withhold political action dues from their members, and the members would have to request each year in writing that they get their political action dues back. Other organizations have to request contributions from their members for political action funds. Bender said "This legislation would require that all these organizations play by the same rules." be said. State Senator Jack Welborn said that the Senate is working on clarifying the reduced property tax status of farm land under Proposal A. "One of lhe most confusing areas of Proposal A is what farm is being included and what is not included. So there is an effort to rewrite that definition." he said. The current definition of farm land is the definition laid out in Public Act 166, he said. He said he believes all farm land should be given reduced property tax rates, but there is an effort by some Democrats to prevent farm land owned by a corporation from being taxed at the reduced rate. The battle on the measure will take place this week and the bill will probably be moved to the House, be said. Welborn also noted that the May I deadline for filing the affidavit to have property taxed al the lower property tax rates has been extended to June I The senator said that his committee has been working on a state and local partnership agreement with the Department of Corrections and the Sheriffs' Association that would keep non-violent offenders sentenced to prison in the county jails. Welborn said the state would pay the counties to keep lhe prisoners — that way the counties can make money and the state would sire money. "Probably the most important issue there is the fact that people left in the county would probably have a better chance for rehabilitation that is they stayed in the state prison system." Welborn said. Welborn said the agreement was almost finished when lhe Prosecutors' Association objected. The group is afraid the measure will put inmates back on the streets faster, be said. Welborn disagreed, saying the prisons let people out early already and cannot provide much rehabilitation programming. "What were trying to do is give them harder time in the county jail and save some money." he said. The measure has been put on hold until the agreement can be modified, he said. Election races for State Senate, State House should be lively J-Ad Graphics News Service The candidates' field will be crowded for Barry County voters in the Aug. 2 Republican Party primary race for State Representative and three from lhe GOP have filed for State Senate, along with two Democrats. The deadline for filing was 4 p.m. Tuesday. No less than seven candidates filed for the GOP Domination from the 87th House District, which is being vacated by State Rep. Bob Bender, who is stepping down after 12 years in Lansing. The seven include former Hastings Mayor William Cook. Barry County Commissioner Mark Doster, former Barry County Republican Party Chairman Terry Geiger, longtime Township Assessor Dennis McKelvey. Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education member Daniel Parker. Ionia real estate agent Ron Stevenson and former Barry County Commissioner Cathy Williamson. Cook. Doster. Geiger. McKelvey and Stevenson all had announced their candidacies earlier and were profiled in last week's Banner The two newest entries arc Parker and Williamson. Williamson, who lives in Middleville, served on the County Board until 1988 and later became executive director of the Barry County United Way. a post she held until earlier this year She now is a realtor m the area. The Democratic side of the ledger saw a little bit of scrambling, as two candidates filed, but then withdrew, leaving lhe field to Rutland Township Supervisor Robert Edwards John Loftus and Robert Wuelfing, who ran against Bender in 1992. both filed, then withdrew Edwards ran for the 88th District seat, which included most of the same territory as the 87th does today, in 1982. losing to Bender by just 1.140 votes Edwards has been Rutland Township Supervisor since 1983. he has been chairman off and on of the Barry County Democratic Party, is a apst president of EBI Breakthru, a past Barry County Fair Board member, active in 4-H. is a former Kiwanian and is owner and president of Bob's Restaurants of Lake Odessa and Hastings Edwards, who holds a bachelor s degree from Olivet College and a master s degree from Eastern Michigan University, once was director of legislative affairs for lhe Michigan 1 ownships Association The 87th District includes all of Barry County and the western half of Ionia County. The 23rd District State Senate race became interesting early when State Senator Joanne Emmons of Big Rapids and Craig Starkweather, a longtime aide to State Senator Jack Welborn, both announced their candidacies. They were profiled in a story in the Banner two weeks ago Welborn cannot seek the post again because of redistricting and he decided against seeking re-election last week. Joining them in the race Aug. 2 GOP primary will be T.A. Ted Gehrke of Carson City, a retired Master Air Force Sergeant. a pastor of lhe Butternut Bible Church for the last 18 years and is a charter pilot for Hansen s Flying Service of Alma. A devout subscriber to Right to Life. Gehrke said. "Over the past 60 years, our country has been stolen from us by big government. If we are ever to get our country back, we must change our minds about what we expect from government... “Only as we reclaim the freedom and independence delivered to us by our Founding Fathers can we realize the great potential and prosperity that the proponents of more government promise and have yet to deliver." Two Democrats. Scott Manning and Steven M. Rose, have filed for the 23rd District seat, which represents Barry. Mecosta. Isabella, Montcalm and Ionia counties. Filing for lhe Third Congressional District were Republican incumbent Vem Ehlers and Democrat Betsy Rory. The Third District covers Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, twothirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township. In the Second District, which takes in Thomapple. Yankee Springs. Prairieville and Orangeville townships and about one- Cathy Williamson third of Hope Township, will sec incumbent Republican Peter Hoekstra pitted against Democrat Marcus "Pete" Hoover in November Republican incumbent Nick Smith will face opposition from Mark Behnke of Battle Robert Edwards Creek in the 7th Congressional District primary Democrat Ken McCaugherty also filed. The Seventh District includes Baltimore. Johnstown. Assyria and Maple Grove townships. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 12. 1994 No one should be turned away from drug/alcohol help To The Editor: There were reasons behind 'rudeness1 To The Editor: I would like lo let the reader* of the Banner know what Commissioner Marge Radant and Commissioner Gordon Fuhr were referring to in the commission meeting minutes in last week's Banner They were talking about two different Plan­ ning Commission meetings The meeting Commissioner Radant was ac­ cusing me of being rude to the Board of Com­ missioners was when I corrected them (being commissioners! on the Open Meetings Act If this offends her. maybe someone has a pro­ blem The intent of the correction was to pro­ tea both the Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission from problems with the Open Meetings Aa. The meeting Commissioner Fuhr was refer ring to was about the new Courts &. Law Building blueprints He said that I accused the Board of Commissioners of not telling the truth It's slate law that all county building blueprints be presented to the Planning Com­ mission for review The commissioners brought the blueprints to the Planning Com­ mission after they had received the contract for the building The commissioners said "they were unaware of the law " I believe this lo be a lame excuse, because they have all of these people to ask. the chairperson, county coordinator and prosecuting attorney. are all at their aid. I also believe it is time for all elected of­ ficials. commissioners and committees within the county to start working together and quit trying to undercut each other What 1 think this county really needs is an updated ordinance, enough personnel to en­ force it. and a court system with personnel enough to back it up Planning Commissioner Board Member Russell Stanton Honor Mother's Day by supporting WIC To The Editor: We recently celebrated Mother’s Day Millions of Americans bought cards, sent flowers, and telephone their mothers Indeed. Mother's Day is a wonderful time to affirm and celebrate one of (he cornerstones of our society - motherhood I invite all citizens to celebrate Mother's Day in an additional way. All you need is ten minutes and 29 cents. With these simple tools, you can write a letter to Senators Ricgle and Levin and Representative Ehlers and ask them to show their commitment to all mothers by co-sponsoring lhe "A Child Is Waiting” Resolution. S.Con.65 and H.Con.233. The resolution supports guaranteed full fun­ ding for the WIC program so that all eligible women and their young children can par­ ticipate WIC — the special Supplemental Food Program for Women. Infants and Children — is an effective, cost-saving federal program tor low-income, at-nsk pregnant women, infants and children up to the age of 5. By providing nutritious foods, medical screening and nutrition education. WIC reduces low birth rale births and infant mor­ tality. decreases anemia and improves development WIC also saves a lot of money. According to Bread for the World, for every dollar spent on pregnant women on W'IC. up to $4.21 is saved m Medicaid costs alone According to the General Accounting Office (GAO), the $296 spent on prenatal WIC benefits in 1990 will save $1.04 oillton in hcalth-andeducation-rclated expenses in the next 18 years. Despite its indisputable benefits, only 60 percent of all women, infants and children eligible for WIC are served Due to under funding, almost 3.5 million are left waiting. No mother should have to wait for WIC or watch her child go hungry while waiting for WIC The “A Child is Waiting” resolution assures that a provision to guarantee full fun­ ding for WIC is included in whatever health care reform bill Congress passes The resolu­ tion is supported by the anti-hunger organiza­ tion. Bread for the World. I encourage everyone to extend his/her celebration of Mother's Day by writing a let­ ter to Congress. After all, every mother deserves the chance to have healthy children Sincerely and Shalom. Michael Anton Hastings A visit by "Edgar Allen Poe" type To The Editor: A flat tire on highway 96 gave me the op­ portunity to meet a direct descendent of Edgar Allen Poe — the famous poet, an executive with General Motors on his way to visit his mother The resemblance was there and intellegence I felt like I had been helped by an angel. It was unreal. Grade school, a one-room school way out in the country, my classmate was Napoleon Bonapone! The same face, black eyes and hair, dark skin and great intense intelligence. Napoleon was a direct descendent of the em­ peror of France In the end. he failed to escape to America — but my classmate made it! One day. walking in the country to school. I saw a nun walking toward me — getting very close Then I heard sirens — police cars ap­ proaching — fast! Screeching to a slop — they grabbed the man — just 10 feet from this little child The news reported an escapee from Ionia prison. That day. the police were angels at resuce Crooks can become famous for bad deeds. But President Richard Nixon is a class apart. He will go down in history as one of the greatest presidents of all time. Intense, deep. hMelligence, none can compare. The world doe: TmX comprehend that he came to ns rescue and saved America and many a nation. He knoew what he was doing. His word was sound as a stack of Bibles. I am sorry he suffered, not being understood and his family. I thank our great congressman. Nick Smith, for his report on telling the truth in a report on his co-worker. President Nixon and friend. Sometimes, great set backs can help a per­ son blossom even greater Problems may be stepping stones to success and prove the per­ son a winner. Like the Bible states a diamond has to be whittled down, knocked, cut and polished to make it fit for service. Nick Smith's repons are very intelligent, interesting and reveal a very great con­ gressman. I am very proud to have him cover­ ing the Barry County area Julia Ahell Freeport Immunization clinic help appreciated To The Editor: Barry -Eaton District Health Department ap preciates the work done by the Hastings Kiwams Club in helping promote and assist the effort to immunize young children. A special clinic April 16 was well attended with over 30 children receiving a total of near­ ly 70 lummunizations. Ki warns members were on hand to provide refreshments, special gifts and support McDonald's donated orange dnnk. free coupons and activity Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovwcn ot J-M Oraches rrc books. We are grateful for community support in the effort to protea Barry County children from vaccine preventable disease For more information on immunizations or how you can help in this area, call your doctor or lhe health department al 945-9516 Sandra L. King. R.N. IAP Coordinator I would like to respond to the letter in the April 28 Banner. "Prison must provide help with drugs ' ’ I really empathize with Mr Blain for not being able to receive counseling from a substance abuse counselor, and it is a shame that he was told only after two meetings that he didn't need help I really don't understand what he was say :ng about A A NA. because here at Hiawatha and even out there in the free world. I have never heard of anyone being turned down for either group, and if he was. then the inmates who run those groups should really look more critically at their program What I am about to write may upset a lot of people, and may even be lhe wrong thing to do. but this is how this alcoholic feels and what works for me I played the drugs and alcohol game for many years, and lost every time, and everything that I loved or cared for. and still kept right on drinking until I ended up here, a disgusting, broken and lost man. with no place to rum except to lhe bars on lhe win­ dows and the high fences around the yard I would like to kick myself in the rear end for messing up all the treatment that 1 received and all the chances to turn my life around Don't ask me why I didn't because if I knew. there would be no alcoholics or addicts in the world Communication from... CONGRESSMAN Letters Here, we don't have that much in substance abuse counseling and most of what wc do have is a few inmates who arc just plain sick of the way wc were Wc are doing what wc have to to change tnir own lives Instead of complaining about the way it is in here I personally get involved in things that can make a different way of living and think mg in my life I know one thing now for sure, and that is before anyone could help me. I honestly had to get in touch with myself and want and ask foi help I would also like to say that this prison that I am in is nothing compared to the prison that I had been living in all my life It took this pnson to break me out of this hell that I did live in for 41 years 1 can't tell someone how to do anything about their drug or alcohol problem All I can do is tell anyone what has happened in my life and what has worked for me. or hasn't work­ ed for me But I do know this, just being around people who want the same things that I do. and that is sobriety and peace of mind helps me greatly I have to be honest with myself and admit NICK SMITH Tax Freedom Day This past Thursday was "Tax Freedom Day. ” This means that from January 1st to May 5th. one hundred precent of the average American's wages, went to pay federal state, and local taxes for 1994 You can spend the rest of lhe year’s income as you wish — ex­ cept. of course, for the hidden taxes put on products by government regulations and employer mandates Just think, after 127 days of hard work to pay taxes, the government's finally going to let you keep some of your money! If we exclude those who don't pay taxes (such as welfare recipients), the news is even worse. For Michigan taxpayers. "Tax Freedom Day" is 27 days later, on June 3rd. We pay 42 cents out of every dollar we cam in taxes The question is, "How do we want govern­ ment to be and how do we pay for it?” This year the federal government will spend $1.48 trillion. Taxes will bring in $1.15 trillion, for­ cing us to borrow $333 billion from pension funds, foreign countries, insurance com­ panies. lhe Social Security Trust Fund, and others We cannot continue to borrow-and-spend. Interest payments on the debt will be $298 billion next yeti. Rqpthe first time, we will spend more on interest than on defense. Under the budget resolution passed May 5th, the national debt will balloon from $4.5 trillion to $6.3 trillion in five years. If we want to stop mortgaging our kids* future with endless borrowing, and we think 42 cents of every dollar is enough in taxes, and we know that tax increases on businesses destroy jobs, then we have only one alternative — cut spending. One proposal, put forth by Rep. Bill Zeliff (R-NH) and Rep. Rob Andrews (D-NJ). would devote 56 hours of debate to spending cuts from "A to Z." providing an opportunity for any member to propose cuts. The sole pur­ pose of this debate would be to reduce lhe deficit by cutting government spending. Tax increases would not be allowed. As one of six spokespersons for "A to Z.” I believe we must cut spending to lighten the burden of debt we are passing on to our children and grandchilden. And. as chairman of one of the Budget Committee Working groups to cut spending. 1 came up with 23 recommendations which would cut spending by $52 billion. Wc must enact these cuts and others. The good news is that there are already 158 supporters for this effort. This support comes from Americans' growing awareness that government can’t solve all our problems and that we need to take more responsibility ourselves We have an opportunity to reduce the deficit and if the momentum of public opi­ nion continues, we'll do it. Public Opinion^ 'W'tite and accept what I am. and work hard to do what it takes to find that peace of mind One more thing I don't understand is this "I am not supposed to say anything about AA/NA and I’ll probably get a lot of static from mmc people There are counselors in substance abuse classes offered by the Department of Correc­ tions in which I am a facilitator here at Hiawatha, but lhe group us completely under the control of D O C staff All I do is try to bring information to the pc«»plc who are in it What they do with it is up lo them All I know is that the things I do for myself keep me sober and sane, and just maybe give me a chance to stay that way when I get out there again I don't have that loving wife or close friends and family to support me with my alcohol pro­ blem because I rxM only abused drugs and alcohol but I also abused all of them. too. And I know now I have to do this for myself and no one else I am tired of blaming everyone else for "MY” failures Russell C Morgan Sr Hiawatha Correaional Facility Kincheloe. Mich Aette*... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Grand Repids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (20?) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlon, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 How do you feel about tearing down Hastings Hotel? How do you fed about the tearing down of the Hastings Hotel to make room for the ex­ pansion of the theater from two to four screens? r»SJN BrooOwy Haungs. Ml 490M-06CJ (616) 945-9554 Mown Jeeote VroMOant Siaptwn Jacobs Treasurer Joan JoeoOo WnPraaeanr Frederic Jacnbo Sac •atary • NEWSROOM • David T Young (EOtor) Elaine Gibed (Aiwiri EtHot) Nek Hcflman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Miler T.L Slenzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Cewfod oda accepted Monday ffvougf’ Fnday 8am to 530pm. Saturday 8am Noc" Scon Ommen Denise Howel Jerry Johnson PhySts Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year r Barry County $15 per year m adjoining counties $16 50 per year eKewbere POSTMASTER Send address changes lo: PO Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Myrtle Adams, Middleville: < “It's pretty old and is not being used for anything. I think it's a good idea." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 12, 1994 — Page 5 Hastings choirs plan two concerts Stock splits aren't buy signals When a stock splits, does that make it a good buy? A stock may look like a real bargain after a split, but in effect, very little has changed For example, a stock selling at $100 a share announces a two-for-one split and the shares sell at $50 after the split. This can be com­ pared to exchanging a dollar bill for two half­ dollars You still have the same old amount, but you have two pieces of currency instead of one. Why do companies split their stocks? One reason is to make the stock affordable to more investors. Stocks on the major exchange are traded in round lots of 100 shares. Investors may be more willing to invest $5,000 than $10,000. The stock isn't necessarily a better value, it’s just available at a more affordable price. The company hopes there will be more buyers at the lower price. Another reason a company may decide to split its slock is to give the public a message the price of the stock because it expects its price to continue moving up. Often, this is what happens. However, it is not a direct result of the split but rather the performance of the company An increase in the company's earnings generally means an increase in the stock pnee. So. when a stock "always splits at 50." for example, that is because the comptny's growth mints it. not because 50 is the magic number. A better way to judge a stock's value is to look at its price-to-eamings (P/E) ratio. For LEGAL NOTICES: Stat* of MkMgafi Probata C**rt County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Deceased Estate Rio No. 94-21389 SE Eslot* of ELIZABETH LOOAAAN Deceased. Social Sotunty No 380-03 3715 TO AU R/TERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barrod or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On Thursday. June 9. 1994 at 11.00 a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo held on the petition of Robert D. Loomon requesting that he be appointed Personal Representative ol the Estate of ELIZABETH LOOAAAN. who lived at Thornoppie Manor Hostings Michigan and who d>ed on February 28. 1994. requesting that the heirs at low of the decedent bo determined, and requesting also that fh» Will of th* deceased dated December 2. 1966. be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims ogomst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record April 28 1994 William M. Doherty (P41960) DIMMERS MePH IL 11 PS t DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Robert D. Loomon 168 Barlow Lake Road Middleville Ml 49333 (5-12) NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing for the following Special Use Permits: REHEARING FOR CASE NO Sp-9 <3 — Christian Broadcasting Ministries, (applicant). Glenn t Eleanor Wiley, (property owners). LOCATION On the East side of Norris Rd. bet ween Keller and Mullen Roods in Sec. 14, Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit to construct a television tower 1050 leet high. CASE NO SP 5-94 — Willian Slagstad (applicant) LOCATION Al 2895 E. Quimby Rd. (M-79). on the North side betwr »n McKeown and Chorlton Park Roods in Sec. 27. Hostings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting □ special use permit to ex­ pand on adult foster core home from 12 beds to 15 bed. CASE NO SP 6-94 - J*rry I. Patrick (applicant). LOCATION At 12075 N<ne Mile Rd. on the South • ide between Marsh and Dennison Roods in Sec 19. Orangeville Twp PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit to conduct horse shows CASE NO SP 7-94 — Gary J. Payne, (applicant). LOCATION At 5368 E Orchard Rd on the North side between Kingsbury ond Pleasant Lake Roods in Sec. 5.. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary house lor elderly parent MEETING DATE: May 23. 1994 TIME: 7:30 p.m PLACE: Community Room in the Courts ond Law Building al 220 West Court St . Hosting. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place Site inspections of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing Persons in­ terested in accompany mg the group should contact the Planning Office The special use applications ore available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. Stole St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of B a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please coll the Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such os signers for the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered ot the meeting to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County ol Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary o»ds or services should contort the County of Barry by writing or colling the following Judith A Peter son. Coordinator, 220 W. Stote Street. Hastings Ml 49058, (616) 948 4891 Nancy I. Boersmo Barry County Clerk (5 12) example, a $50 stock earning $5 per share has a P/E of 10 (50/5 equals 10) If the stock is split in half, the $25 shares cam S2.5O per share, and the P/E is still 10 (25/2 50 equals 10). When a stock splits, the P/E does not change. A stock's price and earnings in relation to splits can best be described with the following example If the average P/E of a stock is 20. and the earnings are $5 per share, the target price of lhe stock is $100 per share (20x5 equals 100). If the stock splits two-for-one. and the new earnings arc $2.50 per share, multiply that by the average P/E of 20 for the new target price of $50 per share Bargain hunting is lhe American way But when a slock trades today for half of what it did yesterday, it may simply be due to a stock split. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are Item the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 52’/. Ameritech 38V. Anheuser-Busch 53V, Chrysler 46V. Clark Equipment 65V. 20V. CMS Energy 39V. Coca Cola 64V. Dow Chemical Exxon 62V. Family Dollar 15 V. 59V. Ford 55V, General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 19V, 30V. Hastings Mfg. IBM 58 52V. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 41V. 15V. Kmart 50V. Kellogg Company 57V. McDonald's 47V. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 18V. Spartan Motors 20 Upjohn 30 Gold $378.90 Sliver 529 Dow Jones 3656.41 Volume 297,000,000 Change -4-V. + V, —1 —2V. —IV, — 1V, +1 + V. + V. —1«i — 17. + V. — IV. -V. + V. — V. -V. +v. -27. -V. —V. +1 + 17. + 3.20 + 04 — 58 The Hastings High School choirs will pre­ sent their annual spring concert at 7 p.m Thursday. May 19. in the Central School Auditorium The annual middle school concert is plann­ ed for 7 p m Tuesday. May 24. at the high school lecture hall Choir Director Patti LaJoye said there will be no awards banquet because* Central Auditorium docs not have a cafeteria Instead, awards will be presented at 2 15 p.m. Thurs­ day. May 19. at Central Parents are invited Seniors will be given awards at the tradi tional closing of the concerts. All alumni are invited back to sing "Friends " Lake Odessa businessman killed in farm accident A 43-ycar-old Lake Odessa man was pronounced dead at lhe scene of a farm accident that took place at 10611 Bliss Road. Lake Odessa Thursday, according to the Ionia County Sheriffs Department. Sheriffs authorities said the victim was Gordon R. Sible Sr. 43. of 1517 Fourth Ave. Investigation revealed that Sible was inside a silo, attempting to loosen some corn, when the com he was standing on broke loose from under his feet. Sible fell downward while com fell on top of him. He was pulled from the silo where emergency personnel began CPR, but it was unsuc­ cessful. Assisting at lhe scene were officers from the Ionia County Sheriffs Department, Lake Odessa fire and ambular.ee personnel and Aero Med. Sible, a 1969 graduate of Lake wood High, farmed and owned and operated the Sible Meat Packing Company in Lake Odessa for several years. He also was a truck driver for the Eldridge Trucking Company of Lake Odessa. He married Deborah Willshire on Dec. 5. 1992, and was a member of the First Christian Church of Ionia, the NRA and the ATA. He is survived by his wife, one son. Gordon Jr., and a daughter. Kristina; his par­ ents, Richard and Betty Sible of Lake Odessa; step children Chad, Melissa and Amanda; sisters Gail Simmons of Ionia and Judy Gloden of Lansing; and a brother. Jerry of Grand I+edge. Services were held Monday. May 9, at lhe First Christian Church in Ionia with Rev. F. Michael Valentine officiating. Burial was in lhe Bakom Cemetery, nua. Hastings 'Wizards' take second Hastings business students, under the guidance of instructors Elbert Black and Patrick Purgiel, finished second in a competitive event called "Wizards of Wall Street," sponsored by Davenport College, Lansing branch Particpants were (pictured) Becky Anderson, Kevin Hubert, Amanda Jenn­ ings. Shelly Schantz and Aaron Schantz and (missing from photo( Andy Cove. Gordon Drake and Tom Nitzsche. The participants were divided Into teams representing senior management of competing companies, in this case in car stereos. Each team selected a name, developed a mission state­ ment. and made decisions affecting stock prices, profits and business ethics. BARRY-EATON DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING — on — AMENDMENTS TO SANITARY CODE The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will hold a public hearing at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18,1994, In the Board Room of the Health Department, 110 W. Center Street, Hastings, Michigan. This public hearing will provide interested citizens the opportunity to provide written and oral comments on the proposed amendment language. The proposed rules are amendments to the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Sanitary Code and will become effective 45 days following adoption by the Board of Commissioners of Barry and Eaton Counties. The amendments propose changes to the Sanitary Code Initially adopted in 1980 and effective January 9, 1981. The proposed amendment language Is available for public Inspec­ tion at the office of the Barry-Eaton District Health Department during business hours or may be obtained upon request by contacting the Health Department at (616) 945-9516. Written comments on the proposed amendments can be directed to Barry-Eaton District Health Department, Division of Environmental Health, 528 Beech Street, Charlotte, Michigan 48813. • ANNOUNCEMENT • DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOL announces Dr. John Champlin, a nationally recognized educator, will be speaking with our educa­ tors on May 16. 1994. You are cordially invited to listen to him speak to us at 2:15-4:15 p.m. in the high school auditor­ ium. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held May 10, 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Prairieville Township ACCEPTING SEALED BIDS ...FOR POLICE CARS until 5/31/94 at 5 p.m. Address all bids to 10115 S. Norris Rd., Delton, Ml 49046, Attn.: Car Bids. Chevy Caprice 1988; Dodge Diplomat 1985. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, May 23, 1994 at 7’45 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers to determine the necessity of a Downtown Parking Assessment District. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or call 616-945-2468 or TDD call relay service 1 -800-649-3777/945-2468. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk NOTICE Off ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to the provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943, as amended, notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner The Zoning District Maps have been amended as follows. ORDINANCE NO.: A-2-M FROM RL-1 TO AR This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Johnstown Twp.. Barry County, Michigan Comm at the SW cor of Sec. 10. T1N. R8W. Johns­ town Twp . BarryCo.. Mich; th S 89 deg 40 min E along the S Section line 542 40 ft; th N 11 deg 10 min E along the c/l of Bristol Rd. 333.00 ft; th N 18 deg 55 mln E along said c/l 79.5 ft to the NW cor of land desc in Liber 187, Pg. 642 of Barry Co. records; th S 89 deg 40 mln E par with the S line of said section and along the N line of said parcel, 174.87 ft to the pob on the E line of the Plat of Longview as recorded In Uber 3 of Plats, on pg 76, in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry Co, Mich; th N 18 deg 55 min E along said plat tine 18 85 ft. th S 89 deg 40 min E along said plat line 69 63 ft. th N 18 deg 55 mln E along said plat line 516.45 ft; th N 39 deg 56 min 35 sec W 28.54 ft to the c/l of Bristol Rd; th NE'ly along said c/l on a curve to the left 61.80 ft. (radius 490 44 ft. central angle 7 deg 13 mln 13 sec, chord 61.76, chord bearing N 46 deg 26 min 49 sec E); th N 42 deg 50 mln 12 sec E along said c/l 124.79 ft; th on a curve to the right 72.62 ft. (radius 261.85 ft, central angle 15 deg 53 min 19 sec. chord 72.36. chord bearing N 50 deg 47 min 03 sec E). to the NE cor o‘ parcel described in Liber 439. Pg 594 Barry County records; th S 87 deg 56 mln 11 sec W along the N line of said parcel 308.90 ft; th N 72 deg 05 min 29 sec W 66.00 ft to a point N 19 deg 10 min 51 sec E (record as N 19 deg 45 mln E) 342.0 ft from a point desc as E 32 rds and N 19 deg 45 min E 813.3 ft from the SW cc» of said Sec 10. TIN. R8W. th N 19 deg 10 mm 51 sec E od 40 ft. th N 86 deg 04 min W 136 91 ft to an iron pipe near the shore of Bristol Lake; th along said lake shore N 28 deg 37 min 26 sec E 217.05 ft. th S 86 deg 04 min E 100 00 ft. th N 19 deg 10 min 51 sec E 25 00 ft. th N 14 deg 37 min 21 sec W (recorded as N 13 deg 45 min W). along the E'ly line of parcels desc. staked and occupied in Liber 256. Pg 49 and Liber 528. Pg 695 of Barry Co records. 218 34 ft; th N 19 deg 07 min 40 sec W 126 74 ft to a pt desc in Liber 372. Pg 489. as being 21-1/2 rds W on Long Lake Creek on the E and W 1/4 line of Sec 10. T1N, R8W. and S 08 deg W 967 3 ft; th N 10 deg 38 min 53 sec E (recorded as N 08 deg 00 mln E) 396 14 ft. th S 79 deg 21 min 07 sec E (recorded as S 02 deg 00 min E). at right angles 205 00 ft; th N 10 deg 38 min 53 sec (recorded as N 8 deg 00 min E). at nght angles 205 00 ft. th N 10 deg 38 min 53 sec (recorded as N 8 deg 00 mm E). E 182 00 ft. th N 79 deg 21 min 07 sec W (recorded as N 82 deg 00 mm W) 297 48; th N 41 deg 05 mm 23 sec W 47 60 ft. th S 89 deg 27 mln 57 sec E 131 92 ft/ th N 10 deg 38 mm 53 sec E I (recorded as N 08 deg E) 21.34 ft to a p! desc as being S 08 deg W 315.30 ft from a pt on the E and W 1/4 line of Sec 10. T1N. R8W distant W 345 5 ft from the c/l of Long Lake Creek; th N 40 deg 34 mln 14 sec W (recorded as North 43 deg 13 min 30 sec W) 322.13 ft; th N 00 deg 01 mln 57 sec E 66 00 ft to the E and W 1/4 line of said section as used for surveys in this area and occupied; th S 89 deg 10 min 54 sec E along said E and W 1/4 line 586.29 ft to the c/l of Long Lake Creek; th S’ly along a traverse line of said creek. S 65 deg 17 mln 26 sec W 66.12 ft; th S 16 deg 09 min 19 sec W 88 81 ft; th S 13 deg 51 min 28 sec E 54.61 ft; th S 64 deg 49 min 11 sec W 42 25 ft; th S 14 deg 37 min 49 sec E 135 91 ft; th S 36 deg 41 mln 45 sec E 94 89 ft; th S 77 deg 46 min 49 sec E 51.39 ft, th S 40 deg 13 mln 00 sec E 79.47 ft; th S 46 deg 42 min 27 sc; W 57.45 ft; th S 23 deg 49 min 26 sec W 61.91 ft; th S 17 deg 21 mln 00 sec E 85.78 ft; th S 73 deg 03 mln 28 sec W 72.17 ft; th S 57 deg 00 mln 28 sec W 99 85 ft; th S 32 deg 05 min 07 sec E 258.19 ft; th S 22 deg 59 mln 33 sec W 60.61 ft. th S 35 deg 35 min 46 sec W 89 44 ft; th S 18 deg 44 mln 48 sec W 81.05 ft; tn S 02 deg 11 mln 11 sec E 74.82 ft; th S 41 deg 04 min 15 sec E 162.97 ft; th S 81 deg 04 min 11 sec E 162.14 ft, th S 75 deg 35 mln 15 sec E 71.52 ft; th S 69 deg 23 min 00 sec E 163.52 ft; th S 01 deg 09 min 55 sec E 63.46 ft to the c/l of Bristol Rd; th continuing along the c/l of said Long Lake Creek, S 05 deg 07 min 06 sec W 58.48 ft; th S 56 deg 43 min 08 sec W 89 76 ft; th S 43 deg 32 min 06 sec W 79 40 ft: th S 23 deg 26 min 49 sec W 79 87 ft; th S 12 deg 27 min 41 sec W 245.85 ft to the shore of Little Long Lake; th along lhe W'ly shore of Little Long Lake, S 34 deg 08 min 11 sec W 140 88 ft; th S 01 deg 42 min 44 sec W 179.17 ft; th N 89 deg <0 min W along the N line of parcel in Liber 187, Pg 64? s distance of 648 41 ft to the pob (See outlined area on map.) Lots 9 4 W th* Johnstown Twp Pt at of Smith's ORDINANCE NO.: A 3-94 Acres as recorded ln L.b*f 4. Pag* 10 In the Office ol th* Register of Deeds lor Berry County (See outlined area on map) Barry Twp FROM R 2 TO C l This map is a por lion of th* Official Zoning Map of Barry Twp . of Barry County. Michigan The above named ordinances became effective May 3. 1994. following the approval from the Michigan Depart ment ol Commerce Copies of these ordinances are available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 A.M 5:00 P.M (closed between 12-1 p m). Monday thru Friday Please call 948-4830 for further information Date May 9. 1994 ORVIN MOORE. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY L BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 Hastings Township receives petitions on animal shelter by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Two citizens came to lhe Hastings Charter Township Board meeting Monday, bearing petitions. Robert Bassett presented the first petition with about 200 names to let lhe board know that the signers protest any plans to move lhe Barry County Animal Shelter to a county-owned building on Nashville Highway. According to Barry County Commissioner Orvin Moore, the Michigan Department of Agriculture has told the commissioners that the shelter must be improved to continue as a shelter, and investigation into replacement costs have forced the commissioners to consider building a new shelter. Moore said two locations arc now being considered, including the former EBI building. However, he said that location was not a top priority, since he learned ot the potential neighbors objections. The Township Board also has registered its opposition to such a move at several board meetings, and through a letter to the commissioners. The petition was scheduled to be delivered at the Tuesday board meeting of the commissnwicrs The second petition, which was tabled for study by a unanimous vote of the board, asked for guardrails to be installed on Sager Road, east of Cook Road Gary Ivmsky explained that the petition asks that the two affected townships. Hastings and Baltimore, pay one half of the total. If Hastings would pay $700 toward the cost and Baltimore agreed lo pay $700, the Barry County Road Commission has agreed to pay the other SI.400 needed to install the guards. Questions of setting precedents and liability caused the board to defer a decision until next month. In other recent business, the board: • Heard auditor Jack Walker explain that the annual audit went smoothly as usual, and explained the procedure used in the audit Revenues for the township for the year were $210,560.46 with expenditures of $185,014.25. The township has assets of $768,000 and an unrestricted fund balance of .$285.348 77. A copy of the andii is available al lhe township hall for inspection • Listened lo an insurance agem explain his company s insurance coverage for lhe township tuisi month, the hoard heard a similar presentation from another insurance company, and will decide at next month's meeting which carrier lhe township will go with • Heard Sieve Essling. environmental coordinator of Hastings Sanitary Services, (ell of his company's plans lo burn off excess mcihanc gas at the landfill. A multi­ phase project. USS is now installing wells, buying materials and determining lhe strength and quantity of the naturallyoccurring gas ai the landfill, he said Future plans call for a way to use lhe methane for a | i ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* al 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Eidon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rut Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser view: 9 45 am Bible Classes for all age*. 10:40 a m - Morning Worship. 6pm Evening Praiw Tbunday: 7:30p.m Bible Stud*, and youth group* THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8.30 a.m and 10.15 Sunday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 V) am. Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meet* Wednesday 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all service* Brmg the whole family INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. (muling address - 1651 Mathiwwi Rd . Hastings. MI 490581 meeting at Thoma* Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jtm Sandusky Phone 948-1045 Sunday Service* 9 V) a m . Bible School. 10.30 a m Morning Wonhip; 6:00 p.m . Evening Worship; 7 00 p.m. Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location - 623 3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 Ml a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 700 p.m. are Rainbows or J.J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (age* 13-19). Adult Bible Study ■ No age limit* HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jtm Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun day morning 9:45 a m . Sunday School. 11 00 a.m . Morning Wor ship. 7:15 p m . Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p m . Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transports uon provided lo and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 00 p.rn Wednesday QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship II am. After School Special Wednesday ,4pm. P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Laces Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pasior Stephen Wright (6161 758-3021 church phone. (616 ) 945 9200 (home phone > Sunday Service 9.30 a m Sunday School 11:00 a.m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m Awana 3 year-old*-6th grade. Mondays. 6 30 p.m . Prayer time Wednesdays. 7 00 pm.. Teen Center 7th-i2th grade. Saturday*. 7 00 pm HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 9<M Terry Lane (al Su.-r School Road) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone number u 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center number u 945-2361 Saturday services are '■abbath School at 9 20 a m (for all ages, adults and children) and Wor­ ship Service at 11 00 am Join u* for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 p m Our Community Service Center. 502 F Green Street, is open u> the public Mon days and Wednesday*. 9:03-12:00 noon. Donation* of clothing in good. clean condition are icccpted only during above hours If you are in need of clothing pleavc call 945-2361 for an appointment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her nng 9 30 Sunday School; Church Service 10:30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8 00 pm the youth* meet at the church, bring a tack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Service* Sunday. 9 00am and 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 945 am 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m to 8 00 pin Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5 15 p m at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hasting* Men's Breakfast will be meeting lhe third Saturday ot each month until fur (her notice Call Mr Stephen Lewi* at 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10 00 a m Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Ser vice 6:00 p m. Wednesday Service — 7 00 p m Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a m.. Evening Service at 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pasior A mission of St Rose Catnolic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mass 9 30 a m E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkcy. Senior Pasior lame* R Barren. A**t Pastor Sunday Service* Sunday School 9:45 a.m . Classes for all ages. 11 00 a m Monung Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6.30 Awana Clubs. 7 00 p m . Teen* in Houseman Hall. 7 00 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 p.m . Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour; 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m. Even­ ing Service. V> ednesday 7 00 p m Service* for Adult*. Teen* and Children The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL SANK OF HASTINGS Member F.O.LC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S Jetlerson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. — Hasim,.. Michigan Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Max* 4 30 p m . Sunday Masse* 8 00 a m and II 15am. Confession* Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pasior Phone 945 9414 Sunda* May 8 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Cjmmumon. 9 30 a.m Church School (all ages). AAL Branch after second service. 6 00 Youth Group Thursday. May 12 - 8 15 3 00 Kindergarten Screening. 6:00 Sup­ per. 7 00 Holy Communion. 8.00 A A Saturday. May 14 - 9:30 Conf 8.5 00 Youth Group Wor ship Reh . 8:00 NA. Tuesday. May 17 — 700 Stephen Training Wednesday. May 18 — 10:00 Wordwatchers. 3:15 Young Spirits. 7:00 Stephen Super* Supp BARRY CO. CHURCH Ol CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor- j ship II a m . Evening Service* 6' p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on video* in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS FIRST PRLSBYTLR1AN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pasior Sally C Keller. Drrector of Christian Education. Sunday. May 15 ■ 9 30 and 11 00 Morning Wor­ ship Service* Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 services over ARCH AM and FM. 9 50^10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all age*. 10 30 Refreshment* and Fellowship in the Dining Room. 1120 Childrei.'s Church; 3 30 Middle High Fellowship Work Pro jecl — Wear work clothes. 4:30 Senior High Fellowship Work Pro yeci - Wear work clothes. 7 30 New Members Class at the Manvc. HMM W Green St Monday — 7 30 Trustee* meeting Wednesday — 7 00 Women's Organization Board Meeting. 7 00 Chancel Choir Thursday - 3 00 Rummage Sale Friday — 9 00 Rummage Sale Saturday — 7 00 — Concern Group 45 at the home of the Winklers HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Orgamst/Music Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to ail floors Broadcast of worship service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m Sun days — Sunday Church School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m . Worship 11 00 a.m . Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m Tuesday* - Ladies Night Out Exercise and Bible Study. 7 00 p m Wednesday - Family Church Night — Childrm'* Choir 5 15 p tn . Prepared I ight Meal 6 00 p m . Bible Study 6 45 p m . A uvines for Kid* 6.45 pm. First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages Thursdays — Bell Choir 6 30 p m Chancel Choir 7.30 p m Tuesday. May 10 — HiNooners Potluck and Program 12 00 noon Wednesday . May II — Prayer Group 11 30 a m . U M Women Luncheon and Program 12 00 noon Sunday. May 15 — Sunday School Class of the Week Grades 4 and 5 Tuesday. May 17 — UM Men Dinner -Program 6 30 pm Thursday, May 19 — Barry County CROP Walk Organizational Meeting. 7 p.m Saturday. May 21 — Friend* Group Exterior Church Clean-up and Trim 4 00 pm Goodwill Class and Friends Group Put luckProgram 6 00 pm Sun day. May 22 — Sunday School Class of the Week Faith. Sunday School Special Event Miniature CMf 2 (MI p m Monday. May 23 Joy a.d Charity U M Women Circles Potluck. 6 30 pm Wednesday. May 25 — Faith and Hope U M Women Circles 9 30 a m . Ruth U M Women Circle I 00 p m Sunday. May 29 — Sun­ day School Class of the Week Third Grade. Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger Sunday . June 5 - Stan Summer Schedule. Worship at 9 ¥» which includes Summer Time Bible Tune for children age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade SUPPORT GROUPS Narcotic* Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday Wednesday and Friday. and 8 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesday*. Co-Dependent* Anonymouv 7 30 p m Thursday*, and 9 (X) a m Saturdays [ ~ | llene O. Holland LAKE ODESSA - llene O. Holland, 78, of Eaton Highway, Lake Odessa, passed away Saturday, May 7. 1994 at Thomapple Manor She was bom July 9, 1915 in Ionia County the daughter of Clifton and Gladys (Shetterly) Cook. llene graduated from Lake Odessa High School and was married to Stanley Holland in 1946 in Mulliken. She was employed at St. Lawrence Hospital for 15 years retiriMjp 1980. llene was precede&ln death by one grand­ son, George Browned; on August 24,1993; and two brothers. Merlin and Gaylord Cook. She is survived by two sons, Paul of Lake Odessa. Michael of Portland; one daughter. Barbara Ruid of Lake Odessa; nine grandchil­ dren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Rose Draghi and one brother, George Cook both of Lake Odessa Funeral services were held Tuesday. May 10, 1994 at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa with Reverend Michael Rockefellow officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. | [ BATTLE CREEK- Victor Booher, 90, of Battle Creek, formerly of Woodland, passed away Saturday. May 7, 1994 at Riverside Manor Nursing Home in Battle Creek where he was a patient for 10 days. He was boro September 4, 1903 in Wood­ land the son of Alfred and Irene (Brumbaugh) Booher. Mr. Booher graduated from Woodland High School and farmed most of his life in the lhe Woodland area. He also worked for other area fanners and for the sexton of Woodland Cemetery. He was never married. Mr. Booher is survived by a sister in law, Mabel Booher of Vermontville; 3 nephews Vernon, Kerwin and Derwood Booker; seven grand nieces and nephews and four great grand nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister Iva DeCamp and a brother Russell Booher. Funeral services were held Monday. May 9, 1994 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa, with Reverend George Speas officiat­ ing. Burial at Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Building Fund. [ the attention of the deputy director of the DNR. who inspected the system, and called the speed of clean-up very rare USS has petitioned the DNR to stop the operaixxi. tussling said, but he expects it to continue ftx about a year befire the testing slops The boaid agreed unanimously to spend $5,640 on gravel treatment fix township roads, but will send a letter along with the confirmation to the Barry County Road Commission stressing the townships high priority on the completion of work on State and ('enter roads The banks now used by the township to handle ns financial affairs will continue as repositories. | Bessie Ann (Force) Staffen Baker. 88. of Dowling, passed away Sunday. May 1,1994 in Arrowood Nursing Center. She was born April 18, 1906 in Kalamazoo County to David F. and Gladie (Pearce) Force. She was a graduate of Climax High School. Also a Kalamazoo County Normal teacher and licensed beautician. She had her own shop near Assyria, retiring in 1988. She belonged lo a square dance club in Battle Creek, was a 4-H leader for years, enjoyed gardening, fishing and bird watching. She was preceded in death by her first husband. Clayton D. Staffen in 1944; and her son, Richard C. Staffen, 1994; grandson, Daniel Storm, 1983. Her marriage to Roy Baker ended in divorce in 1993. Surviving are her daughter, Jeanne Storm of Hastings; stepsons. Herb and Tom Baker of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; 13 great­ grandchildren; and a great great-grandchild; a brother, D.W. Force of Colorado; and sisters. Iris Thornton of Battle Creek, and Goldie Albery of Ohio. Graveside services were held Tuesday. May 3, 1994 MATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA profit. possibly by a producing electricity Also, iisslmg said IISS was considering installing a sewer system lo bring its leachate lo the ctly for further treatment Leachate is the liquid (ram or snow) that drains through solid waste and is collected by a piping system. If they do decide lo do that. Essling said, it might be possible to put in a large enough sewer system lo accommodate residents of Middle and Ixach lakes He also reported that wells involved in the remediation of ground water in an old section of the landfill that showed contamination have tested clean fix two consecutive quarters Installed last August in agreement with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, the rapid clean up drew ^^^^vetyr^EIdorc^rvck LANSING - Evelyn Eldora Brock. 71, passed away May 9. 1994 after a brave bout with cancer She was boro on September 1. 1922 at the family homestead near HolL Michigan to Burton Bancroft and Zoma M. Franklin. She was a lifelong resident of the area. She was a military war wife who followed her husband around the country. Mrs. Brock was preceded in death by her brothers, Richard in 1934 and James in 1926, and her father Burton. Surviving are her husband of 51 years. Carl R . daughter. Sandra K. of Reno, Nevada; son. Jeffery Carl of Lansing; grandson. Carl Manin Snyder; mother. Zoma Ripley of Lansing; aunL Hamel King of Holt; numerous cousins, nephews, and nieces. She will long be remembered by the members of her community as a loving, supporting person who loved every child in the neighborhood as her own. Religious services were conducted by the Reverend Carl Q. Litchfield, of the Woodland United Methodist Church on Wednesday, May 11. 1994 m the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel, with interment in Chapel Hill Memor­ ial Gardens Memorial contributions may be made to a cancer research foundation. Gloria N. Hayward | MIDDLEVILLE - Gloria N Hayward. 60, of Yankee Springs Road, Middleville, passed away Monday, May 9, 1994 at Ionia County Memorial Hospital in Ionia. Mrs. Hayward was boro on July 8. 1933 in Charlotte the daughter of Michael and Zola (Gurnee) Mathews She was raised in Lhe Char­ lotte area and attended schools there. She was married to Anson "Gil" Hayward in 1951, marriage ending in divorce. She has lived in Eaton Rapids, Charlotte. Nashville, Hastings, and Middleville areas. She was employed at Barry County Medical Care Facility for a few years. Mrs. Hayward is survived by daughter, Glenda Willett of Middleville; son, Gaylen Hayward of Middleville; six grandchild.-'c; brothers. James Mathews of Charlotte and Charles Mathews of Hastings. She was preceded in death by her son Gilbert Hayward in 1968. two brothers; and three sisters. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 12,1994 at the Kalamo Cemetery in Eaton County with the P evert nd Philip L. Brown officiating. Burial at Kalamo Cemetery Memorial contirbutions may be made to Ionia Memorial Hospital or American Cancer Society. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings I Leota M. Holley| BAi ilE CREEK - Mrs. Leota M. Holley, 69, passed away Wednesday. May 4, 1994 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. St was bom December 27, 1924 in Battle Creek, the daughter of Carroll Glenn and Lydia S (Bivens) Bassett. She spent most of her life in the Bedford and Battle Creek Area and was a graduate of Kellogg/Gull Lake School in 1943. Mrs. Holley married Lyle E. Holley in Wichita, Kansas, January 29. 1944. She was employed at Clark Equipment Company during World War II. as a Reception­ ist at Kellogg Company, for Halstead’s Groc­ ery and with her husband, owned and operated Cereal City Tom's Vending Company for ten yem. Mrs. Holley was a member of Misfits Car Club. Very active in planning of Pleasantview School (Building) later serving as a volunteer, and Kindergarten School Bus Driver. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carroll Glenn and Lydia S. (Bivens) Bassett; brother. George Bassett. She is survived by husband. Lyle E. Holley; sons, Barry G. (Kathleen) Holley of Battle Creek, Ronald E. (Mary) Holley of Hastings, Craig A. (Myrna) Holley of Battle Creek, Christopher H. (Julie) Holley of Battle Creek; eight grandchildren; three step grandchildren; two step great-grandchildren, sisters, Arteta Adamson and Minerva Iden both of Battle Creek. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 6th 1994, at Country Chapel United Methodist Church, Dowling with Pastors Merlin H. and Kay Pratt officiating. Burial at Riverside Cemetery, Hastings. Memorial donations may be made to lhe Cancer Society or Barry County Christian School. |J°y«J Joppif| VERMONTVILLE - Joyce J. (Kenyon) Joppie, 57 of Vermontville passed away Satur­ day, May 7, 1994 at her home. She was bom in Lansing on March 3, 1937 the daughter of Parmer and Martha (Everingham) Thompson. Joyce was a life long resident of the Vermontville area and graduated from Vermontville High School. She was the owner of Two J’s Bar and Grill in Nashville. Joyce was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post #8260 in Nashville and lhe Battle Creek Eagles. She enjoyed stain glass work, crafts, clowns, the outdoors, cooking, and going to Florida. Joyce was preceded in death by her father, brothers, Robert Thompson and Raymond Thompson. She is survived by her husband, William; sons, Larry (Ruth) Kenyon of Nashville, Jerry Kenyon of Nashville; daughter. Jean Symonds of Englewood. Florida; step children, Steve Joppie, Tim Joppie and Marcie Joppie all of Vermontville; seven grandchildren; five step grandchildren; mother and step father. Martha and William Walker of Charlotte, brothers. Harold (Pug) Thompson. Donald Thompson, both of Vermontville, and Parmer Thompson of Tennessee; sister. Delores Kilgore of Vermontville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 10, 1994 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genthcr Funeral Home, Nashville with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville Memorial contributions may be made to the Putnam Library, Nashville Lucille E. Preston OKEMOS - Lucille E. Preston, 80, formerly of Hastings passed away Tuesday, May 3,1994 at ingaham County Medical Care Facility in Okemos Mrs. Preston was boro on July 17, 1913 in Clarksville, the daughter of James and Lucy (Welch) Oliver. She was raised in Lhe Clarks­ ville area and attended rural schools there. She married Cecil Preston io the early 1930's. Mrs. Preston lived most of her life in Clarks­ ville, Hastings, and Hint areas and the past eight years in Okemos. She worked primarily as a homemaker. She was a member of The Nazareoe Church. Mrs. Preston was preceded in death by her husband. Cecil on March 12, 1963; daughter, Margaret Hunt; sister, Mildred Belson. She is survived by daughters, Lilah Robin­ son of Valparaiso, Indiana. Deborah Smith of Pullman, sons, Gilbert Preston of Fl Myers, Florida, Kenith Preston of Flirt; several grand­ children and great-grandchildrun; brothers. Frank Oliver of Hastings, Rolland Oliver of Hopkins: sisters, Eunice Oliver of Hastings, Beulah Litt of Flint. Rosanna Burton of Flint; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Saturday, May 7, 1994 at the Freeport Cemetery with Reverend Keith St. John officiating. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Gordon R. Sible Sr. LAKE ODESSA - Gordon R. Sible Sr., 43. of Fourth Avenue, Lake Odessa passed away Thursday, May 5, 1994 due to a farm accident. He was boro August 30, 1950. the son of Richard and Betty (Gooding) Sible. He graduated from Lakewood High School in 1969 Mr. Sible married Deborah Wiltshire, December 5, 1992 in Ionia. He farmed and also owned and operated the Sible Meat Packing Company in Lake Odessa for sevral years. He also was a truck driver for the Eldridge Trucking Company of Lake Odessa Mr. Sible was a member of the First Christ­ ian Church of Ionia, the N.R. A. and the A.T. A. He is survived by his wife, Deborah; one son, Gordon Jr.; one daughter Kristina; his parents, Richard and Betty Sible of Lake Odes­ sa; three step children, Chad, Melissa, and Amanda; two sisters, Mrs. Keith (Gail) Simmons of Ionia, Judy Gloden of Lansing; one brother, Jerry Sible of Grand Ledge; father and mother in-law Vince and Judy Wiltshire of Lake Odessa; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, May 9, at the First Christian Church* in Ionia. Burial was in Balcom Cemetery, Ionia. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Association. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa Kenneth C. Hurlcss HASTINGS-Kenneth C Hurless, 89. of Hammond Road passed away Friday. May 6. 1994 at Tendercare in Hastings. He was boro on May 6. 1905 al Van Wert County, Ohio, the son of Oscar and Sadie (Myers) Hurless. Mr. Hurless was raised in Van Wen County, coming to the Hastings area in 1917. He graduated Hastings High School in 1924. He married Hazel H. Kaiser on December 24, 1924. Mr. Hurless was engaged in fanning in Irving Township from 1927 until lhe present time. He had also worked a brief time at Hast­ ings Manufacturing Company. He attended lhe Hastings Grace Wesleyan Church. Mr. Hurless is survived by his wife. Hazel; sons. Keith Hurless, Doyt Hurless, Gerald Hurless, Kenneth Hurless, Jr.; all of Hastings; 15 grandchildren, and 33 great grandchildren. Preceding him in death were brother. Othal Hurless; and sister’s: Ruth West and Bessie Hurless. Services were held Monday, May 9. 1994 at The Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Al Yates and Reverend George Stevenson offi­ ciating. Burial at Irving Township Cemetery Memorial Contributions may be made to Charity of one's choice. Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 — Page 7 (Woodland NEWS .. by Catherine Lucas Social News... Bumford-Fenner plan May 21 wedding Jeffrey George Bumford and Tammy Denise Fenner arc proud to announce their joining tn holy matrimony They are planning an outside wedding on Saturday . May 21. 1994 Proud parents of the bride and groom are Mr. and Mrs. Roy and Pat Hoffman and Mr. and Mrs William and Joyce Moon all residing in Nashville GIRL, Hannah Koryn AI spaugh. bom at St Lawrence Hospital. Lansing, on Apnl 5 to Michael and Vicky Alspaugh. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. I oz and 20 inches long BOY, Michael Ashley II. bom at Blodgett Memorial Hospital. Grand Rapids, on Apnl 18. at 4:06 p.m. to Mike and Laurie Eastman. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. I4V6 ozs and 22*4 inches long BOY, Chns and Knstine Ames of Nashville proudly announce lhe birth of their son. Car­ son David I*c was bom at St Lawrence Hospital on April 15 at 12:26 a.m.. weighing 8 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 21 Vi inches long Grandparents arc Keith and Kav MacKen­ zie of Vermontville and David and Shirley Ames of Hastings. Great-grandparents are Don and Arvilla MacKenzie of Hastings: Dorothy Ames of Nashville and Jesse and Marilyn Roach ol Buttle Creek Grc.it great grandparents are Harry and Oralec House of Lake Worth. Florida. BOY, Ken and Mary Francisco of Delton proudly announce the birth of their son. Caden Paul. He was bom at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids on April 22 at 11:08 a.m.. weighing 7 lbs.. 14 ozs. and measuring 20'4 inches long Caden is welcomed home by his big brother Jacob GIRL. Annette and Kevin Boulter are happy to announce the birth of their daughter. Jessica Ann. bom Apnl 20 at Blodgett Hospital, weighing 7 lbs . 15 ozs. and 20 in­ ches long. Proud sister is Enka Ann and pro­ ud grandparents are June and Ed Murphy of Nashville. Jan and Ed Boulter of Freeport and Bev and Ed Esakson of Alto GIRL, Ariana J ancle, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 18 al 2:27 p m. to Mr and Mrs. Noel Strater. Clarksville, weighing 7 lbs.. 10*4 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Shane Patrick, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 20 at 8:57 a m. to James and Nancy Archambeau. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Tyler Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 21 at 7:17 p.m. to Michelle and Chris Pitchurc. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 20^ inches long GIRL. Elizabeth Kay. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 22 at 6 :37 a.m to Dora and Dorcy-Sarver plan to wed June 12 Mr and Mrs Harry Dorcy and Mr and Mrs Jerry Sarver wish to announce the engagement of their children Michelle Renee' Dorcy and Chad Lee Sarver Michelle is a 1990 graduate of Grand Ledge High School. Chad is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School. A June 12. 1994 wed ding at Hastings Grace Brethren Church is be mg planned. Richard Wilcox. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 2 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Forrest Jamie, bom at Pennock Hospital on Apnl 22 at 12:34 p.m. to Paul Jamie Risner and Jennifer Marie Miller. Delton, weighing 6 lbs.. 15*4 ozs. and 21 in­ ches long Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance volunteers and auxiliary members were on the streets of Lake Odessa. Clarksville. Sunfield and Woodland Friday and Saturday, selling Life Saver candies The sale is an annual event and was a big success this year On Sunday . Mother's Day. the group held a dinner at Cunninghams' Acre on M-50 west of Lake Odessa They served around 300 peo­ ple. including carry-outs Between the candy sale and the dinner, the ambulance group earned SI.500 over the weekend, which will be spent on life saving equipment for the ambulances On Monday morning Alice Forshey. assis­ tant director of Lakewood Volunteer Am­ bulance said. "Sunday was a marvelous day . weathcrwisc and every other way The dinner was a big success and we enjoy and appreciate all the support the community gives us over the weekend " Eldon Flessncr said he and Dons had a nice winter in Baja California. Mexico They were 60 miles south of San Diego for several months The Woodland United Methodist Church held a mother-daughter banquet Saturday evening at the church The meal of sw iss steak was prepared and served by the men of the church. There were 91 ladh_s and girls al the annual event to hear the program presented by Ellen Dunsmore from Mason about Precious Moments figurines The Woodland United Methodist Women will hold a meeting at 7 p m Tuesday . May 17. al the church to hear Gerry Litchfield and Marge Raingh report on the International Women s Assembly of the United Methodist Women organization tn Cincinnati this week This event is held every four years. Doug and Karen MacKenzie who now live in Marietta. Ga., called on me Friday even­ ing. They left to return to Georgia Sunday morning and called the MacKenzie family Sunday evening to say they arrived back al their apartment Jeff MacKenzie. who is not practicing law out of his parents' home at Vellc and Jordan Roads. went to the Kentucky Derby with col­ lege friends over the weekend. The group had infield tickets and enjoyed the excitement of the big race. Greg MacKenzie got home from University of Michigan for lhe summer last week. He is looking for a summer job this week BOY, MacKenzie LeRoy. bom at Pennock Hospital on April 30 al 5:01 p.m.. to Pam and Bruce Hammond. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs . 2 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY, Brenton David, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 30 at 6:03 p.m. to David and Brenda Baker. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 7V5 ozs. and 21 inches long BOY, Teran Andrew, bom at Pennock Hospital on April 10 al 10 fP p m tn Anne Bigelow. Delton, weighing 7 lbs., I2*zj ozs. and 20Ms inches long. BOY, Gregory Lamar, born at Pennock Hospital on May I at 4:37 a.m. to Thomas and Malinda Zook. Alto, weighing 5 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY. Dean Aron, bom at Pennock Hospital on May I at 10:57 a.m. to Deanna Dams. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. ar.d 20 inches long GIRL. Kayla Danielle Gorodenski. bom at Pennock Hospital on May I at I 46 a.m to Julieanne Kubek and Glen Gorodenski. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 12*4 ozs and 20*/j inches long BOY. Colin Ray. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 2 at 5:29 p.m. to Lone and Alan Mar coa. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . 11 '4 ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Sarah Rebecca Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 2 at 6:02 p.m. to Angela and Robert Thornburgh. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 10 ozs. and 21 inches long. Bemus-Teply to wed June 11 The parents of Michelle M. Bemus and Daniel F Teply III. both of East Dubuque. Il­ linois are pleased to announce their engagement Michelle is the daughter of John and Karen Bemus. Delton. Dan is the son of Ruth and Daniel Teply Jr. of East Dubuque Michelle is a graduate ot Delton Kellogg High School and attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College. Dan graduated from Gull Lake High and attended Western Michigan University . They arc enrolled at the University of Iowa. A June 11. 1994 wedding is planned Parents Network to hear psychologist Pscychologist Dr Dan Henderson will speak to the Hastings Area Parent Network at 7 p.m. Tuesday. May 17. at the First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Henderson's topic will be "Building Self­ Esteem in Your Children." All parents of elementary-aged children are welcome to attend free of charge. Happy Time pre-schoolers study dinosaurs Studying fossils and wearing paleontologist backpacks are Erich Iberle. Jordan Rambir*. Kelsey Crowley and Andrea Truer. Justin Purdun. Britany Howell, Zach Connor and Bryan Skedgell making Pizzasaurus Pizza. Students at Happy Time Pre-School recent­ ly completed a unit study on dinosaurs They decorated their favorite dinosaurs and wrote stones about them They made Piz­ zasaurus Pizza with plant caters and meat caters being the favorites They flattened out biscuits and added pizza sauce, cheese and pepperoni Paleontologist backpacks were made and fossils were studied and collected "Dinosaur studies are a favorite unit tor pre-schoolers. and they arc -cry enthusiastic about the various activities." said Janet Haney. (he teacher at Happy Time uses the contemporary issue of homelessness as a backdrop for the timeless message of man's need to reconcile himself to God This new dramatic film is from World Wide Pictures and is sure to tug at the heartstrings of each viewer and urge the "acting out of one's faith in a hurting world " It features Susan Howard. Travis Knight. Heather Ramsey, and Kenny and Chuckle Gravino World Wide Pictures is part of the Billy Graham Ministries organization I was a guest at a dinner held by the Lakeside Grange last Tuesday evening at Cunninghams' Acre Bob Cusack, owner of an Ionia Real Estate Company , spoke about Ionia County politics The Rev Alan Sellman received word last week that his father had died in Baltimore. Md He flew there alone as soon as possible. The Rev Stephen Kauffman, administrator of Luther Village in Grand "apids. was supp­ ly pastor at Zion Lutheran on Sunday morning Lloyd and Carolyn Brecheisen are now back from Florida. Maggie Dingerson had x-rays and tests al Pennock Hospital and was treated for pneumonia last week, but her mother said she did not have a fever on Sunday morning, so apparently the medicine was working The film "Come The Morning" will be shown at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. May 15. at 7 p.m. This film Debra Barnum sells Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance Life Saver candy to Billie Marcum at the Woodland Ionia County National Bank in Woodland Saturday morning. Hastings Middle School announce honor roll for 3rd marking period Sth Greek - HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 ’Aleisha Miller, •Danielle Wildern. •Mcliaaa Meancy, *8611 Lyons. •Melissa Moore. ’Casey Anderson, ’Carley Case, •Mylea DeGoa, ’Harry Dorcy. ’Rachel Dreyer, ’Adam Gee, ’Summmer Gillons, •Traci Hcffelbower, Amber Mikolajczyk, Roxanne Bell. Lesley Thornton, Katherine Wood. Katie Thomas, Lindsey Miccl. Megan Schirmer, Carly Weiden, Erica West. Rachel Young, Sarah Beltgraph. Anne Burgbdoff, Lisa Cooklin, John DeWitt. Ryan Rude, Chris Stafford Ed Vandermolen, Patrick Shade, Erika Ordiway, Michelle Bies, Michelle Davis, Elizabeth Hicks, Matt Toburen, Emily Mead. Lindsey Pittelkow. Adam Taylor, Melissa Lancaster. Julie Anthony, Matt Barnum, Cheryl Gibbons, Eric Masse. Rebecca Merriman, Shannon Woodard. Kim Yoder. Chris Ollmstcd, Jessica Olmsted. Sarah Hayes, Samantha Sanborn, Misha Neil, Angela Newsted, Mike McKeough, Katy Strouse, Stephanie Leinaar, Beat Bamum. Seth Doe, Philip Gole, Cynthia Hayes. Ren James. Lauuren Reed, EricMcCarty, Sarah Roush, Charles Mead. Ericka Andrus. Amy Archambeau, Adam Bancroft, Amy Belson, Tye Casey, Stacey Duron, Andrea Easey, Mike Jarvis. Angela Kenficld. 8th Grade - Honors 3.10 to 349 Charissa Shaw, Ken Rose, Jennifer Ogden, Laura McKinney. Ben O'Mara, Andrew Courtright. Kaaren DeMott. Joe Edger. Alicia Franzone, Jason Laux, Greg Marcusse, Brooke Ulrich, Josh Newton, Jenny Norris. Darnell Day, Jessica Price. Tyler Allerding, James Bailey, Sarah LaJoye, Jim Birman, Jenny Lewis. Syndi Goodenough. Kris Hansnaw, Zak Holston. Jeremy Mallison, Tim Rouunds, Beth Sons mi th. Stacy Pratt, Jeff Storrs, Tiffany Seymour. Robert Garrett. Rebecca Keeler. Kyle Pohja, Matt Moore, Doug Sarver. Jamie Kirkendall, Simon Hill. 8th Grade - Honorable Mention 3.00 to X09 Jodi Palmer, Evan Winkler. Genna Nichols, Angie Stull. Josh Richie, Carrie Service, Mike Smith, Kim Sawdy, Nathan Belcher, Neta Burd. Noah Doyle, Holly Goggins, David Koutz, Greta Higgins. 7th Grade - High Honors 350 to 4.00 ’Laura Storm, ’Destiny Seeber, ’Levi Solrnes. ’Scott Sawyer. ’Amy Songer, ’Jon Styf, ’Erika Simpson. ’Beth Arnett. ’Jeff Doozan. ’Ken Box worth. “Beau Mason, Matt Bradley, Amanda Strickland, Michael Wank, Allyson Morgan. Adam Whitney. Laura Thomas. Patti Stockham. Andrea Larke. Becky Carr, Mike Lipstraw. David Parker. Kaaren Herbstreith. Derek Johnson, Jim Beachnau, Jason Miller. Nicole Earl, Ryan Hawbaker. Ben Anderson. Suzanne Miller. Erin Englchart. Danielle Golnek, Leslie Ockerman, Danika Dorcy. Elissa Koetje. Sally Edger, Jessica Huss. Andy Keller, Tara Stockham. Angie Boger, Robert Cole. Stephanie Donalds. Andi Pond. Justin Gordcnski, Marc Haywood, Luke Noteboom. David Barnum. Ty Greenfield, Houston Malone, A.J. O'Heran, Josh Dickinson, Brooke Rizor, Bethany Olson. Levi Bolthouuse. Adam Furrow. Anna Lewis. Amber Reid. Steven Storrs. Ty Walther. Ashley Bowerman. Beth Miles. Jesse MacKenzie, Thomas Edmonds. Erica Fulmer. Christina Lancaster, Mike Nystrom 7th Grade * Honors 3.10 to 349 Sara Slagstad. Megan Baker. Eric Meek. Dennis Eagle, Jessica Taylor. Eric Kidder. Todd Schantz, Sara Fliearman, Callie Shumway, Elizabeth Lonergan, Rebecca Johnston, Mike Sheehan, Paul Rcdburn, Kari Gregory. Ragnar Needham. Shasta Smith. Klasiena Keeler, Sarah Bolthousc, Aliciaa Cooney, Mislyc Taylor. Ken Thompson. Natalie Acheson, Eric Babcock. Jennifer Bergstrom. Sindi Felzke, James Storms, Nickolas Remley, Brooke Norris. Heather Lawrence. 7th Grade - Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 Dustin Humphrey. Josh Warren. Amanda Williams, Sarah Allerding. Jeremy Benedict. Nick Bumford, Sarah Byington, J*Amy Cross, Teri Daws. Josiah Doyle. Ken Duke. Brian Dunn. John Kieffer 6th tirade - High Honora 3.50 to 4.00 •Mike Wolfe. ’Josh Woodard. ’Jeff Weiden. ’Josh Alderson. ’Katie Allerding. •Brian Loftus. ’Christy Anderson. ’Lauren Stincman. ’George Risner, ’Casey Stormes. ’Samantha Snow. ’Ivy Malone. *Rebecca Casarez. ’Steven Obrcitcr, •Michael Courtright, ’Chad Sanborn, ’Amy Schiedel. •Stephanie Komondy. ’Dustin Sanders. ’Sam Stafford. ’Kevin Gcrlingcr, ’Heather Girrbach, ’Michelle Griggs. ’Selena Vaughan. ’Valeric Heffclbower. ’Courtney Sinclair, ’Jennifer Hodges. ’Susan Hubbard, •Virgina Jennings. ’Katharine Jones, Amber Wilde. Brandon Willard. Jason Bailey. Laura Raffler. Danielle Bowman. Amanda Buskirk, Catherine Case. Amy Miller. Jessica Crowley. Josh Doc. John Eggers, Cloe Fisher, Robert Swiatek, Samantha Miller, Pam Weatherly. Sarrah Gregory, Rachel Smith. Bobbie Henney, Dan Johnston. Kristen Keech. Mary Wright, Erin Allerding, Melinda Meaney, Ron Whiting. Barb Clemens. Tonya Ulrich. Andy McBrian, Sarah DeRose. Jennifer Droll, Angela Miller, Dana Reed. Nicole Matthews. Jolene Griffin, Heidi Schmidt. Stan Wilkins. Chris Sides, Lisa Simon. Cory Micel. Shannon Belies, Lacy Pittelkow. Kyle Winkler, Caleb Bolthousc, Brice Schoemer, Andy Safie, Jay Campbell, Dusty Lundstmm, Danyelle Eaton. Amber Lippert. Shawna Woody, Nathan McKelvey. Amy Forman, Ben Shaw. Isaac Solrnes, Laura Hubert. Nick Steele, Curtis Norris. 6th Grade - Hooora 3.10 to 3.49 Heather Rose, Matt Peake, Andy Soya, Amber Boger, AAmanda Leinaar, Adam Clack. Jamie Clark, Jennifer Taylor. Jerad Crump, Melissa Cunningham. Nick Dcline. Lcteia Pennington, Amanda Williams, Ryan Eltzrolh, John Forbes. Corey Thompson. Sherri Gregory. Jill Williams, Rebecca McCarty. Robert Shafer. Bridget! Service. Lucas Holston. Josh Angoli. Erica Barnum, Bracken Burd. Amanda Knickerbocker. Nicole Dickinson. Stephen Garner, Callie Girrbach. Annie Mead, Bill Hall. Amiee Hawbaker, Leah Pumford. Matt Lawrence. Jeremy Peake. Randall Sciba, David Welton. Carrie Kidder. Ryan Armour. Ruth Winegar. Andrew Misak, Stan McKelvey. Amanda Bursley. Roy Cogger. Brad Fenstemakcr. Jon Ferrell, Molli Garrett, Brian Lancaster, Samantha Goodenough. Kortney Sherry, Heather Jones. Amanda Kennedy, Ben Buehler. 6th Grade - Honorable Mendon 3.00 to 3.09 Rachel Lawrence, Mike Branch, Leah Bridgman. Maaric Carpenter, Mary Craven. Cristina Umetta. Matt Thompson. Jon Duflo, Lacey Sanders. Jason Miller, Josh Vansyckle, Stacey Thompson. Nicole Hesterly. Allen Miller. Tori Hoffman. Emily Pierce. •Indicates 4.00 Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 leaving on such and such a date and locking up the house One of you should offer to ac company her home, stay for a couple of days and get her settled It is apparent that unless you take the initiative, she will remain forever Legal Notices State •< McNew Sth Cfrcurt Court County of Barry File No 90-124-CZ Hon Richord M. Shutter RFPUBUC BANK CENTRAL A M>ch.gon Bonking Corporation PloinfiH CHRIS A BUNGE and JULIE A BUNGE jointly and severally Defendant* WILLIAM G JACKSON P C William G Jock ton (Fl 5388) Roberta R Ballard (P36631) Attorneys for Plaintiff 120 East Walker Street P.O. Box 246 St. John*. Ml 48879 Geo-gu E Reid (P43563) Attorney for Defendants 700 36th Street. S.E. Suite 204 Grand Rapids. Ml 49548 WOnCf OF FORECLOSURE SALE 1. On December 15. 1993, the 5th Circuit Court of Barry County. Michigan entered a Judgment in favor of the Plaintiff Republic Bank — Central, a Michigan Banking Corporation and against Defen­ dants Chris A. Bunge and Julie A Bunge, faintly and severally 2. On Friday. May 20. 1994. at 2 00 p.m. in the afternoon, at public auction to be held at the steps of the East entrance of the Barry County Cour­ thouse. Hostings. Michigan, in this County, the Court Clerk for Barry County shall offer for sale to the highest bidder all of the right, title and interest ol the Defendonts in and to the following property lot 76 of Hastings Heights, according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of the Plats on Page 4). Barry County. Michigan. together with one half of alley on the West side thereof and □l*o one holf of alley on the South *>de thereof Which ha* an address ol 1504 North Michigan Hastings. Michigan 49058 Dated March 17. 1994 WILLIAM G. JACKSON. P C. By Robert R Ballard (P38631) Attorney for Plaintiff Republic Bank — Central 120 East Walker Street P.O. box 246 St . Johns. Ml 48879 (5/12) Synopsis of RefuUr Meeting of Irving Township Board April 13. 1994 Meeting colled to order by Supervisor at 7 00 All board members ord several citizens present. Notification received that sexton would like to resign Solid Waste hearing dates addressed Approved bills in the amount of 55 445 37 Emily Harrison Irving Township Clerk (5/12) NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE Default has occurred in a Mortgage mode by Gary Terburg to First of America Bonk - Michigan N A dated Moy 25 1990 ond recorded on June 20 1990 m Liber 500 Page 903 Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any port thereof ond the amount now claimed to be due on the debt .s 532.264 36 The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder for cash on June 3. 1994 ot 2 00 p m local time, ot the East front door of the Barry County Cour thouse in the City of Hostings Michigan The pro­ perty will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 10 percent legal costs, attorney feet, and also any taxes or in­ surance that the Mortgagee pays before the sale The property is located in the Township of Orangeville County of Barry Michigan and is described a* The West 1 2 of the Northwest I 4 of section 27 Town 2. North Range 10 West During the one year immediately following the sole the property may be redeemed FIRST OF AMERICA BANK - MICHIGAN N A Doted 4 28.94 Stephen I longelond PC By Stephen I Longelond (P32583) Attorney at Low 133 West Cede' Street Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (5 26) State of MkMgan Probate Caort County af Barry CLAIMS NOTICE hFilePNo*94*2l352 IE Estote of ROBERT M SCHOOER Deceased Social Security No. 366-09-7742 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or affected by the following: The decedent, whose lost know address was 14981 Uldriks Drive. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 died January 1. 1994. An instrument dated August 14. 1990. has been admitted os will of the deceo*ed Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent co-personol representatives. Joseph L. Smith 4 Paul E. Smith. 14771 Uldriks. Bottle Creek Ml 49017. ond 1530 W Pifer Rd.. Delton. Ml 49046 or to both the indepen­ dent personal representative ond the Sorry County Probate Court. Hastings Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons er - tied to it. JeHrey A. Schubel (P27390) 68 E. Michigan Avenue Bottle Creek Ml 49017-4010 (616)9686146 (5/12) ADMINISTRATE .ASSISTANT TO CEO PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a full-time Administrative Assistant for the C.E.O. Position requires astute individual with initiative to work in­ dependently. yet cooperatively with Administration. Medical Staff, and Board of Trustees. Strong verbal The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing and written communication skills essential. Excellent organizational and technical capabilities, including word processing for Wi.jdows and data base use. Minimum of 6 years related experience required, and Assoc, degree or business course preferred PENNOCK HOSPITAL is one of the most successful an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest Send letters hospitals in the nation with continued growth and development. If you would like to be considered for this exceptional opportunity which offers a complete compensation package, please submit resume to: to: Tetters ot the PENNOCK HOSPITAL Editor', Hastings Banner, P.,0. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 Ann: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street Hastings. MI 49058 E.O.E. NOTICE OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of the Last Day of Registration of the Qualified Electors of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT State of Michigan WHO MAY VOTE? Act 451. Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended, provides the following: "The Inspectors of Election at an Annual or Special Election shall not receive the vote of a person residing in a registration School District whose name is not registered as an elector in the City or township in which the person resides... " to The Qualified Electors Of Said school District: The election Is being how to vote on the Following: MEMBERS OF BOARD OF EDUCATION: Larry E. Haywood Michael R. Hubert Thomas T. Groos (Four YearTerm) (Four YearTerm) (Four Year Term) Also any proposition that may be submitted. LAST DAY DF REGISTRATION The last day on which persons may register with the Township Clerk(s) or City Clerk to vote at the ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION to be held on June 13.1994 is May 16.1994 Persons registering after 5:00 o'clock p.m.. Eastern Standard Time, on the said day are NOT ELIGIBLE to vote at the said ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION Persons planning to register must determine when the City and Township Clerks’ offices will be open for registration. BOARD OF EDUCATION NO LONGER TAKES REGISTRATIONS Under the provisions ot Act 451. Public Acts ol Michigan. 1976. as amended, registrations will NOT BE TAKEN BY SCHOOL OFFICIALS and only persons who have registered as general electors with the appropriate Township or City Clerk ol the Township or City in which they reside, or through registration at a Secretary ol State's dnvers license bureau, are registered school electors Gem of the Day Half the problems of the human race are due lo their lack of business knowledge — knowledge of what is their business and what is none of their business Non-refundable airline tickets Dear Ann lenders: This is not an caithshaking problem, but can you check with your sources and find out why airlines refuse to allow their cheaper, ■’non-refundable-* tickets to be sold to another person-’ Once the ticket is paid for. whai difference does it make who sits in that seal? If the original buyer is unable to go. can't reschedule his flight and can sell the ticket at a reduced price, why should the airline care-’ Why couldn't the airline charge a reasonable transfer fee. say S10. for the minute or so it takes to change the name in the computer-’ — Wondering in Billings. Mont Dear Wondering: I sent your letter to Robert Crandall, chairman and president of American Airlines. This is his response "If tickets were freely transferable, there would soon be a black market in w hich people could buy tickets from previous purchaser rather than from us. Wc do not want third par­ ties buying and selling our seats at prices they, not we. determine Wc offer only as many discounted tickets as we think we will have scats unsold at the regular price if the cheaper, advarcc-purchasc tickets were transferable at will, why would anyone buy a scat from us today instead of from the secon­ dary seller? “Your readers should know, however, that wc have changed all our tickets to be ‘nonrefundable but reusable.' This means if a per­ son who buys one of our deeply discounted, non-refundable tickets is unable to use it on Send Mom home Dear Ann Landers: Three years ago. my father-in-law became ill My husband and I invited his parents to move in with us so we could help care for Dad. He passed away eight months later After Dad's death, we assumed my mother­ in-law would go hack home, but she refuses to leave She plays the role of the poor, pitiful widow and has become very dependent. She won t even go to the store and buy items for herself such as stationery and vitamins. So­ meone must accompany her This woman is a young, healthy 70 years old She has her own car and her own home Her presence is putting a major strain on our marriage Our children arc grown, and we would like lo do some things alone, but now we have to baby-sit Mom We do love her very much, but J feel that she is taking advantage of us. — Need Help in California Dear California: Three years? 1 would say you have been more than generous and ex­ ceedingly patient. You should not feel the least bit guilty about becoming assertive and reclaiming your life. You and your husband should plan a trip and inform your mother-in-law that you are Lake Odessa NEWS The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday evening at Lake Manor at 7:30 p.m. with speakers coming from the Saranac Historical Society There will be election of two or three directors This will be final meeting of the 1993-94 year and it con­ cludes the 26th year of the Society’s function­ ing. The work day was held at the depot Saturday. Most of the workers who came were society board members. The society will sell bunting to be used for homes and business places. Each piece was grommets for hanging from a railing or eaves. This is a good alter­ native to use of a flag pole. Saturday is the day of hazardous waste pickup tn lhe village. This is a welcome hap pening. Il will be several months before Ionia County has another pickup here. Local newspapers have given much publicity to the types of materials that will be accepted. Next Sunday. May 15. will be the choral concert at Lakewood High School at three in the afternoon. On Mondav. the Senior Honors Night will be held Next week on Thursday. May 19. there will be commodities distribution at the Page Memorial Building. Friends of the Library met last week Tues­ day. May 3. Plans were made for the June issue of the Friends’ newsletter. This is published twice each year. One important in­ clusion will be publicity about the summer reading program Connie Teach worth, head librarian, last week attended a library workshop at Calvin College. During her absence, associate librarians Debbie Morrison and Marilyn Leslie ' 'held the fon.' * The monthly exhibit in lhe library showcase was to take note of Na­ tional Family Week and Mothers' Day with a collection of baby nursing bottles from decades past, along with some books on motherhood Much of the exhibit came from the Collection of Michael Rohrbachcr Mrs. Cylde (Eula) Curtiss of Lake Odessa was given a mantle clock in appreciation of her 40 years of service to the J.C. Penney Company. She was in the Ionia store for 38Mi years until it closed. Since then she has been at lhe store in Woodland Mall. Come August she will have been with lhe company for 43 years Years ago. the Mail Pouch Tobacco Com­ pany did most of its advertising on barn walls. A few years ago. there was publicity in some newspapers about an Ohio man who was presumed to be the last of the bam painters. One such bam was on the west side of U.S. 27 north of Lansing. The farmer had his own sign toward the upper portion of the gable end of the bam with the tobacco ad beneath As one drove past he would read. “L.T Barks Horses and Mules Chew Mail Pouch Tobac­ co." This seemed hilarious to a 10-year-old Horses and mules chewing tobacco-1 A Lans mg newspaper has just reported the death of 97-year-old Lisle T. "L.T." Barks of DeWitt, who had been a veteran of World War 1. a contractor and farmer, and a Masonic member. Likely lhe bam is long gone with the expansion of U .S 27 io a divid­ ed four-lane highway. Burial mass was held on Saturday at St. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE This Notice Is given by order ot the Board of Education of Hastings Area School District, Michigan. Hastings BANNER Dated May 5. 1994 SUBSCRIBE TODAY PATRICIA L ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education the appointed date, he or she can use it on a different date "Thank you tor the opportunity to set this straight " Peter's church in Eaton Rapids for Edgar Beard. 78. who died May 4. He was the son the laic Ernest and Alice (Durkee) Beard of Odessa Township, a veteran of World War 11. retired from Kroger in Lansing. He is surviv­ ed by his wife. Mary, a son. Charles, and wife Cecelia and family, a stepson, and his siblings, Robert (Wanda) and Mary Brooke of Lake Odessa and Helen (Duward) Strong of Concord Some of the Florida returnees who have ar­ rived home are lhe Theron Kings, the Robert Huycks, lhe Robert Johnsons from Texas. Rose (Augsl) and Nathan Draghi. The Dragtus arrived just two days before the death of Rose's sister. llene Holland Mrs Bernard Leigh of Grand Ledge, formerly of Tupper Lake Street, has just ex­ perienced the loss of a son-in-law. James Merriman of Williamston, husband of her daughter Joni. He is survived by four children, his stepfather Jim Thornburg, Lori Foley. Sandra Gibe. Tamara Vomastek and his mother Death came last week to William Griffin, nephew of Marion Griffin. His grandparents were the late Peter and Veda Griffin of Lake Odessa. The semi-annual rummage sale at Central Church's Fellowship Hall will be held on Fri­ day and Saturday with later hours until 7 p.m. on Friday By Sunday most of lhe fruit trees were in blossom and the bees were busy. Due to the cold temperatures earlier, they missed pollination of the early plum trees. Apple, pear, late plum and flowering crab trees were in full bloom. Some show displays of creeping phlox could be seen at the Piercefield home on Second Avenue, at the Dick Peacock home on Jordan Lake Avenue and lhe Erickson house on Fourth Avenue At Central Church on Mother's Day, each mother leaving the service was presented by the children a small basket containing alyssum plants. The children had made the baskets and inserted the plants. A book mark was given also. Palm reading perils Dear Ann Landers: I am a collegeeducated woman whose feet arc firmly planted on the ground I am, however, being consumed by what I believe is an irrational fear, and it s ruining my life. When 1 was in my early 20s and living in Mexico, a suitor who was convinced that 1 was destined to marry him persuaded me to have my palm read The palm reader predicted some things that came true and others ihai did not He said 1 would live a long life, but a lifethreaxenmg situation would occur in my 50s He told me a woman very close to me would be dead within a year I did not take the predict ions serious Is When 1 related the experience to my sister a couple of months later. I read her palm for fun. I saw that she had a very short lifeline Wc laughed about it and decided she had just about outlived her time Tragically, a month later, she was killed in an accident Now I am worried because my young daughter has a very short lifeline I am haunted by the thought that this could indicate a premature death 1 have not been able to discuss this with my minister or anyone in the medical profession for fear they will think 1 cm crazy I can't figure out a way to sneak into a nursing home to check for short lifelines on the elderly residents. Please. Ann. tell me what you think about the ancient art of palm reading - Troubled in Holland. Mich Dear Holland Tea leaf readers, crystal ball gazers and people who read bumps on the head arc good guessers While "the ancient art of palm reading" may use more guidelines (there arc specific lines that are long, short, curved, etc.), even palm readers will tell you that the meaning of a short lifeline is open to interpretation, especially on the palm of a young child. Personally. I wouldn't go near any of them. Attitude adjustment Dear Ann Landers: You recently printed a letter in which a wheelchair-bound woman wanted to thank an unknown Good Samaritan who gave her an umbrella when she was caught in the rain at the state fair. Forty-three years ago, I had polio and was in an iron lung fo< nine months. I was 19. It took three years of therapy to free me from the wheelchair. I now walk with lhe aid of a brace anti crutch The hardest adjustment was putting up with strangers who feb they should give me "en­ couragement " Then one day it occurred to me that if I held my head high enough. I would not see their sympathetic looks. When MY attitude changed, so did theirs. I stopped thinking of myself as handicapped and rejoin­ ed the human race. Strangers stopped telling me how "brave** I was or that they would pray for me. During the past 43 years. I have been "crip­ pled." "handicapped" and "disabled." and now I am "physically challenged.** Whatever. The words do not matter I think of myself as a person who walks a little funny, takes a little longer to do things, welcomes assistance when needed and ts not afraid to say. “No. thank you. I can do it myself." — A Friend in the West Dear Friend Bravo! You're my kind of person ••••• Ann Landers' latest booklet. "Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc LAST DAY OF REGISTRATION SCHOOL ELECTION Notice of Last Day of Registration of the Electors of • DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS • Counties of Barry and Aileron, Michigan TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual school election of the school district will be held on Monday, June 13, 1994. THE LAST DAY ON WHICH PERSONS MAY REGISTER WITH THE APPROPRIATE CITY OR TOWNSHIP CLERKS, IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION CALLED TO BE HELO ON MONDAY, JUNE 13,1994, IS MONDAY, MAY 16,1994. PERSONS REGISTERING AFTER 5 O’CLOCK IN THE EVENING ON MONDAY, MAY 16, 1994, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AT THE ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION. Persons planning to register with the respective city or township clerks must ascertain the days and hours on which the clerks' offices are open for registration. This Notice Is given by order of the board ot education. Sally A. Adams Secretary, Board of Education �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12, 1994 — Page 9 From Time to Employes Ethelyn, Dr. M.D. Hoffs and the hospital Community Leaders by Catherine Luces A recent "Time to Time” article told about Ethelyn Chase and the Lake Odessa Theater, but Jut was really her husband's project What she did alone and on her own is even more amazing than her many contributions to entertainment in Lake Odessa. In 1930. she established and operated a small general hospital on the north side of Tupper Lake Street with Dr M. A Hoffs, and she operated it with up to 10 patients at a time unhl 1943 More (han 1.000 babies were bom in this hospital during the time she operated it. some with the doctor's help and some without H. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society would like to compile a list of babies born in that hospital Anyone who in among that list can write to lhe society at 839 Fourth Avenue. Lake Odessa. Mich. 48849. attention to John Waite Dr. M.A. Hoffs is a story by himself. He is one of the people John Waite mentioned many times in his recent lecture about the history of the Lake Odessa Fair as being a mover in the community who got things done 1 have a copy of an article by Autry D. Stohpaul. published in a Grand Rapids newspaper April 4. 1942. This article, datelined Lake Odessa staled: ■■Thirteen years ago Dr. M.A. Hoffs hung out his shingle and started practicing medicine in this community of 1.400 residents "In that 13 years he has been in attendance at the birth of somewhere between 1.100 and 1.200 babies, about 500 of them within the bounds of Lake Odessa "At lhe same time Dr. Hoffs has become more than just the family doctor in this com­ munity. He has become the outstanding civic leader as well. This is attested to by hundreds of local residents who point with pride to the work of the young physician and surgeon. "His work in medicine here somewhat hampered at times due to the lack of hospital facilities in the village. Dr. Hoffs last fall started a program of building an office with facilities some hospitals in small communities do not have. Boosted Annua! Program "Providing the community with these facilities for health is only the latest monu­ ment to his interest in his town. "Five years ago last Labor Day. the village had its first homecoming, organized and directed by Dr. Hoffs. For five years the doc­ tor was president of the sponsoring group. Two sears ago (he l-abor Dav event was changed to a Fourth of July cckbrauon and homecoming. From 9.000 to 12.000 persons have attended and participated in these events each year. "The celebrations have been held at Recreation Park, a village recreation grounds just north of town. This park was suggested and much work done for its completion by lhe Lions Club, of which Dr. Hoffs has been an active member since it was organized six years ago. taking the place of the once active Community Club "In 1935 Dr. Hoffs was president of the Lions Club and before that and since he has \atit c of loica, Doctor llecomes .Ictire Hooster , of I.tike Odessa The building on Tupper Lake Street, which was the Lake Odessa Hospital from 1930 to 1943. served on numerous important committees aimed at community betterment. "At present. Dr. Hoffs is serving his se­ cond term of two years on the village school board He accepted election to the village council back in 1936, but after a two-year term found that his practice demanded too much of his time to serve on the council as he desired, so he declined another term. Little Time for Hobbies "The Central Methodist Church, of which Dr Hof’s and his family arc members, also gets considerable attention from the doctor "He has some hobbies, but his services arc in such demand that he seldom finds time to spend in his woodworking shop in the base­ ment of his home. In that shop he has a turn­ ing lathe, a planer, jigsaw and a jointer in ad­ dition to numerous ocher machines and tools. "When time permits he hikes off to the Ionia Country Club for a round or two of golf in the summer months and proudly displays a trophy awarded last summer after he had won the championship of lhe first flight in the club tournament. In the winter months his recrea­ tion is bowling. He bowls with a team representing the Barry County Medical society "A native of Sheldon. Iowa Dr Hoffs earned an A.B. degree al Hope College and then went to Northwestern University to get his training in medicine and surgery. He did his internship al Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids, in 1928-29 and then came to Lake Odessa to practice. "Dr. and Mrs. Hoffs have three daughters. Louise Mae, 12; Carole Marie. 8; and Jane Alice, 2.” During her hospital years. Etheiyn’s oldest daughter. Maxine, died during an epidemic in Lake Odessa and her last child. Betty, (now Makley) was bom After Betty's birth. Ethelyn took a short break from nursing LAKE ODESSA. MICH -193-7 LAKE ODESSA HOSPITAL TELEPHONE 70 Ethelyn Chase sitting outside We hospital. before returning to run the hospital for several more years The family lived upstairs over the hospital for a short lime, then moved into a home on Fifth Avenue right behind the theater, which they still owned and operated all while Ethelyn had lhe hospital. It was a general hospital and had surgery, injury and other general cases, as well as the obstetrical ones Mrs. Leo Dull, who still lives in Lake Odessa, has her bill from lhe Lake Odessa Hospital in 1937 framed and hanging on the wall in her home She said that she never could see how Mrs Chase could do all that she did and for so little money. Mrs. Dull's bill shows the cost of use of the operating room, intravenous drugs and dressings and 11 days care dunng the Great Depression This bill also shows that people could not pay even such a small bill immediatley in those years, but had to work at it a little at a time. Ethelyn's daughter. Maxine L. Chase, died in 1927. her son Wayne A. Chase tn 1964. She lost her husband. Hollis, in 1967 Daughter Evelyn married Hale McCartney and they now live in Lake Odessa Daughter Betty is married to Lloyd Eugene Makley and they live at Tupper Lake Ethelyn is still a member of the Central United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women s Organization, a member of Lake Odessa Eastern Star Chapter No 315 and was a member of the Mothers Study Club and a charter member of the Lake Odessa Womens Club Ethelyn had a fine singing voice and was a member of the church choir and a member of lhe cast of various musical and stage plays put on in the community. She taught a few private piano and voice students at various times in her life, some in Lake Odessa between her various nursing and theater work Ethelyn. now age 98. is a resident of Thor­ napple Manor, but she lived at home with her grandson. Mike McCartney, in Lake Odessa until recent!) In Apnl this year she fell at the Manor and broke a bone in her shoulder, but she is recovering from that accident Legal Notices Sy nopal» RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP Moy 4 1994 Ragulor Board mwting called to order at 7 30 A copy of the bill for Mrs. Leo Dull, dated Nov 29, 1937, showing hospital costs in Lake Odessa that year. All board member* present Commititoner Jome* Pat Sharpe ond one revdent Received 1993 Audit Report Report* of Trea»urer and Zoning Administrator received and placed on file Accepted the bid of Maurer Construction for repair and painting of Holl Purchase of copy machine from Pitney Bowes Approved rood grovel and blocktopping al a cost of $16.056 00 Voucher* in the amount of $13 476 73 for payment Adjournment at 9 02 p m Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards Supervisor (5 12) Dr. M.A. Hoffs, from the Grand Rapids article mentioned In this column. RETAIL OPPORTUNITIES Call For An Appointment ’ ZWa > “rfae* 1246 Peets Rd. 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Michigan Ave. Hastings • 945-5441 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 Fifth grade students enjoy nature study at Camp Manitou-lin A time io study nature and enjoy Michigan spring weather ouidcxas was on the agenda for fifth graders from Central and Pleasantview and St. Rose clementaries. for three days recently Packed into the time at Camp Manitoulin near Barlow Lake were experiences that will be remembered for years to come by the young students. Tramping through the surrounding woods with the aid of a compass, riding horses, canoeing in Barlow lake, mastenng the ropes course high in the trees and studying Way to go. Nick Bishop! First one on the ropes course on Friday morning. Nick showed the kids that followed how to "things" found in ponds were some of the highlights of the visit. Interesting things were also found in what an owl doesn't digest Journal writing and story telling were also part of the busy three days Several high schixil students acted as counselors to the approximately 150 campers at the center which is sponsored by the Kent County YMCA The students were delivered back to the comforts of home and parents on Friday afternoon traverse a cargo net and ropes Cassandra Ames follows on the cargo net. Another group of riders come into the barnyard area after a ride. William Fox (front) and Brett Allen take apart what an owl left, finding small bones not digested by the nwl. Eleano' Vock's fifth grade students from Pleasantview check their compasses before starting a hike in the woods. Canoes are not as simple as they look these students find. One has lo listen to the instructor to learn how tc guide the slim boats. Nurse Needed Students (left to right) Kevin Williams, Danielle Medeiros. Billy Sempf. Brad Haight. Arie Roobol, Kim Brandt and Brian Sutfin are busy making their choice of crafts. — Part-Time Position — Local physician’s office. Send resume to: Ad #241 P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Getting acquainted with the horse you are going to be riding is the thing to do while you wart to go on a ride Freeport Fire Departments Annual Marriage Licenses announced FUND RAISING AUCTION Saturday, May 14th • 11 am To hive your donations picked up Call one of the following people. Larry Van Totten 765-3446 • Freeport Auto 765-8211 . Todd Wieland 374-7646 • Randy Eaton 795-9693 \ Tom Stockwell 948-4152 4 Principal Dave Arnold helps a student get into the safety rig before climbing the ladder to the ropes Michael David Walers. Carson City and Sue Ann Kidder. Hastings Frednc A. Coon. Plainwell and Frances K Cobum. Richland Brian Lee Redman. Hastings and Takytha Mane Potter. Hastings David Gene Smith. Middleville and Caths Rennea King. Middleville Jason David Ackett. Nashville and Linda Dawn Laymance. Nashville Thaddeus John Wenger. Middleville and Susan Jean Martin. Middleville Edwin Paul Philapy. Delton and Elizabeth Joy Pomeroy. Delton Henry Edwin Dodge Dubndge. Wayland and Angelina Kaye Piper. Woodland Stanley Gene Johnson. Hastings and Yvonne Mane Long. Hastings Jerry Edwin Samis. Hastings and Vera Francis Jordan. Nashville. Glenn Edward Lewis Sr . Kalamazoo and Alice Elaine Lewis. Delton Craig Stefan Jones. Caledonia and Kristin Lynn Heath. Delton Michael Shane Hedger. Hastings and Jami Mane Blodgett. Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 — Page 11 Ninth annual "100 Book" party held at St. Rose School As with every elementary teacher, reading is basic for every student. Sister Marie Ursula, first grade teacher at St. Rose School, emphasizes reading in fun. creative and rewarding ways throughout the year Each student, with the assistance and encouragement of their parents, is asked »o read 130 books throughout the school year For every 10 books read, the student received a reward marking the accomplishment Then al " 100 Books." they are invited to a party spons<ved by the Catholic Daughters This year, the students were presented with a reading certificate, bronze reading medal and a certificate for an ice cream cone from Kmart In presenting the awards. Sister Ursula thanked parents for their cooperation in the year-long project She pointed out while many children arc unable to travel around the work!, reading can take them there. Sister also encouraged lhe children to read 1 (X) books next year and each year after. Special presentations were made by Father Charles Fischer to Tara Ticdc for reading 870 boots and Brandon Schwartz for reading a total of 840 books following the children s presentations by Mayor Mary I-ou Gray and Catholic Daughter s Regent Gen Denny. Gray presented the Key lo the City to Sister Marie Ursula, recognizing her presence in the community for the past 25 years. Gray thanked Sister for being a role model for all and wished her an«xhcr 25 years here in Hastings. The Catholic Daughters presented a party for first graders who have read 100 books They are (first row, left to right) Evelyn Rappaport. Katie Cusack. Aaron Fortier. Brandy Clark. Dan Hoffman. Ashley Lowe. Justin Selleck, Katie McKeown, (second row) Brandon Schwartz, Katrina Jacobs. Alex Larson. Ryan Smith, Tracy Everett, Jacob Cary. Keri French, (third row) Tara Tiede, Tyler Fulmer. Savannah Ramsey, Amanda Trimble. Chase Johnson. Brian Cottrell. Heidi Wear, (back row) Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Regent Gen Denny and Sister Mane Ursula NEWS, NEWS, NEWS Tara Tiede displays her special award lor reading 870 books over the year She is with here mom Martha, dad Jerrv. sister Rachel and baby Jason. of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945-9554 graders for reading at least 100 books. LEGAL NOTICES: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: State of Michigan Probata Court Courrty of Berry PUBLICATION NOTICE Doceasod Estate Brandon Schwartz, with parents Michelle and Karl Schwartz, shows his special award for reading 840 books. Mayor Mary Lou Gray supnses Sister Marie Ursula with the Key to the City for her 25 years of service in Hastings LEGAL NOTICE State ot Michigan Probate Court County of Berry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent * Estate Fite No 94-21386 SE Esiote of RICHARD SCHAFFER Deceased Social Security No 378 22 0711 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af fee ted by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on Moy 26 1994 at I 00 p.m in the probote courtroom Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H Show on the petition of Dorothy Schaffer requesting Dorothy Schaffer be appointed personal representative of estate of Richard Schaffer who lived at R 2 Box 59 St Joe Arkansas and who died December 31 1990 It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased by determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled persons appearing of record April 26 1994 Richard J Hudson (Pl 5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE t FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 DOROTHY SCHAFFER By Richard J Hudson Address of P R Route 2 Box 168 St Joe AK 72675 (5 12) Filo No 94-21369-SE Estate of C. MAURINE VANHOUTEN a'k/Q/ MAURINE W VANHOUTEN. DECEASED Social Security 375-18-6576. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. TAKE NOTICE On April 21 1994 at 9:30 a m . in the probate courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Hon Richord H Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing wos hold on the petition of Donna D. Feidpousch requesting that Parker T. Feidpousch be appointed personal repesontative of the estate of C. Maurino VonHouten. deceased, who lived at 111 West Mor shod Street. Hostings. Michigan and who died February 27. 1994. A hearing will be held on Moy 26. 1994 at 1.00 p.m. on the petition of Donna D. Feidpousch requesting that the Court determine the heirs a» low of said deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record Moy 4 1994 Richard J Hudson (PI5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broodway Hosting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945 3495 PARKER T FELDPAUSCH By Richard J Hudson Address of P R 1100 Crescent Drive Albion Ml 49224 (5 12) State ot Michigan Probate Court County of Barry CLAIMS NOTICE ■ ■----- ■ ■ MU a a tooepenoam r i uuaie Filo No 94-21365 IE Estate of LEONA M. LIPPS. Deceased Social Security No 381-18-7930 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest tn the estate may bo barrod or ef­ fected by the following The decedent whose !a»1 known address was 11767 Fair Lake Drive. Delton. Mi 49046 died March 5 1994 An instrument dated October 2. 1991 ho* been admitted a* the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative James C Lipps Sr 8065 4 Mile Rood East Leroy Ml 49051 or to both the mdepen dent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to it Jeffrey A Schubel (P27390/ 68 East Michigan Avenue Battle Creek Ml 49017-4010 (616)968 6146 (5 12) THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charier Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. May 18, 1994, commencing at 7:30 o'clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered in­ clude. in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Clearview Properties. Inc., 1600 N. Green Street. Hastings. Ml. for rezoning of property currently zoned "A" Agricultural to the “C-4" Light Manufacturing and Transportation Services zoning district and to the "R-1" Residential District-Single Family zoning district classification. The property consists of a total of 105-1- acres on the South side of M-37 (Middleville Road), about 1/2 mile West of Airport Road in the Township. The application for rezoning seeks to have approx­ imately 50 + acres rezoned to "R-1" and approximately 55+ acres rezon­ ed to "C-4". Generally, the request is that the Easterly portion of the pro­ perty be rezoned "C-4" and the westerly portion of the property be rezon­ ed “R-1”. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Plan­ ning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the application, the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, during regular business hours and lhat copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan and maps may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons con­ cerning the foregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on May 18. 1994, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford. Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 Hastings Mfg. promotes top executives Stephen I Johnson has been named chair­ man of the board The son of the company's founder, he has been with the company for 48 years and formerly served as president Throughout his career, he has held crucial responsibilities in sales, marketing and management Mark R. S Johnson has been named co­ chief executive officer, president marketing. Formerly the executive vice president, marketing, his new title reflects his expanded responsibilities in the company's general management, sales and marketing areas Mark Johnson has been with the company for 23 years Andrew F Johnson has been named co­ chief executive officer, president operations Formerly the executive vice president, opera­ tions his new title reflects his expanded responsibilities in the company's general management, manufacturing and financial areas. Andrew Johnson has been with lhe company 21 years. Roy O. Dukes has been named vice presi- dent of manufacturing Dukes has been with lhe company 32 years and formerly served a manufacturing manager His new title reflects his growing responsibilities in the manufac­ turing and distribution areas From its world headquarters in Hastings. Hastings Manufacturing has served the automotive industry since 1915 Hastings Manufacturing is one of the industry's leading manufacturers and marketers of piston rings, automotive filters and Casitc brand products. Local vets groups set May 12-14 'Poppy Days' Mark R. S. Johnson Andrew F. Johnson Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray, purchases the first poppies from Joyce Wembrecht, president of Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post AuxUnil No- 45, and Larry Mamusse, Commander of Hastings VFW No. 5363. The Legion and Auxilary members will distribute Memorial Poppies Thursday and Friday. May 12 and 13. The V.F.W. will be out on May 13 and 14 Money received stays in the area where it is collected and is used to aid veterans and their families. The poppies are made by veterans in veterans' hospitals to earn some money for personal needs. Roy O. 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May 12. 1994 — Page 13 County approves extra 1/4 mill on ballot for public safety by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Funds for public safely communication equipment that were originally supposed to be included in a renewal of up to 1 null for lhe County's Fnhanced-911 Central Dispatch system will now cost county taxpayers more money, if voters approve, but the millage for operating 9] I will be slightly less. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday voted to add another proposal to lhe pnmary election ballot to ask voters to approve up to 1/4 mill for four years to pur­ chase public safety communications equipmrnt for police, fire and emergency services agencies in the county With changes the County Board finalized this week, four county millage proposals, two related to the County Commission on Aging and two pen am ing to 911. will face voters or Aug. 2. Officials have said that equipment is nec­ essary to upgrade the fire radio system and purchase 21 mobile data terminals (special [xirtable computers) for all law enforcement agencies in the county In addition, county voters will be asked to approve a renewal of a maximum levy of 8852 mills for five years to continue to fund a comprehensive, county-wide 911 emergency telephone and dispatch system in lhe county. The board Tuesday rescinded a millage re­ quest proposal it tiad adopted last month that included both of those requests in one pro­ posal language for the new ballot proposal was discussed by the County Board at a special meeting last week. The press was not noti­ fied of the meeting, as previously requested, but a “public" notice was posted on lhe courthouse doors 18 hours in advance of the meeting. I he new ballot proposals were necessary in order to comply with a new state law. ef­ fective Jan. I. pertaining to the Headier Tax (-imitation Amendment which requires frac- Maple Valley has new supt. The Maple Valley Board of Education has chosen a new superintendent He is Alan McLean, currently assistant superintendent at Whittemore-Prescott Area Schools He officially will begin duties on Ju­ ly । The school unanimously chose Me 1 .can Monday night after originally going through a list of 32 candidates “We arc very happy with the man. ' said Maple Valley Board of Education President Ron Tobias He's a real people's man Whittemore-Prescod schools arc located in Iosco County, with a student population of ab«>ut 1.500 McLean already has signed a temporary contract and was expected to sign a threc-year pact Wednesday afternoon His salary was set at $63,500 for the first year Other contractual details were to be worked out before McLean signed lhe thrcc-year agreement Wednesday afternoon. McLean replaces Dr Orzie Parks, who will leave June 30. Parks' contract was not renew­ ed by the Maple Valley School Board He has served as supenntenent here for 3Vi years. His most recently salary was $67,098 Northeastern celebrates Mother's Day Northeastern Elementary students in Hastings celebrated Mother's Day in many ways this year In addition to the creation ot many art projects, special Mother* Day teas were held in the classrooms of Ann DeHoog, Beth Stevens and Alice Gergen In DeHoog's classroom, mothers (and grandmothers) have a chance to visit with their children and share a cup of tea tional reductions of the original up to I mill" amount which voters approved nearly five years ago The 911 millage will raise an estimated $712,676 in 1995 and the estimated operat­ ing budget for that year is $612,072 Moore said 911 also needs to set aside about $100,000 a year for an equipment replace­ ment fund. The millage for communication equip­ ment is expected to raise about $201,275 in 1995 According to rough estimates, a new fire radio system would cost in the neigh borhood of $273,674 and the mobile data terminals. $417.572. The final costs are ex­ pected to be somewhat lower 911 Director Charles Nystrom has ex­ plained that "our fire frequency is getting knocked around with Allegan. Cass County and Clinton County “In April. Roger Cans and the City of Hastings ran 23 fires in 11 days, grass fires, so that's a lot of fires. When everybody gets out on our fire frequency, we can't hear any­ body and then we have those out-of-county ones knocking us around They are verystrong. So we want to enhance or update our fire frequencies. So by going to the mill <t brings us more money." Nystrom said lhe mobile data system "would put 21 mobile data terminals out in the patrol cars and all the different agencies lhey can do LEIN (Law Enforcement Information Net­ work) work. Wc can give them messages We can dispatch them on the computers. Wc can talk back and forth on volatile-type Commissioner Marjorie Radant has said she thought the long term millage was a good idea to provide stability to COA pro­ grams. eliminating worry about funding. The renewal will be used to fund existing COA programs, pnmanly for meals and in­ home services, such as home making and personal care, according to (X)A Executive Director Tammy Pennington In (Xhcr business, the County Board: • Honored Helen and Don Hoffman who are retiring after nine years of more than 35.000 hours of volunteer service and "un­ selfish giving to the people of Barry County" through the County Department of Social Services "Our county has been rec­ ognized by Don and Helen Hoffman's ac­ complishments including their being awarded the Michigan Department of Social services Statewide Volunteers of lhe Year Award in August of 1988." the resolution said. She has knitted hundreds of baby blan­ kets. hats and mittens for the disadvantaged and he has coordinated the furniture and ap­ pliances donation program to benefit those in need. Family members have generously worked along with the Hoffmans. • Heard that the Delton Districf Library has received a $25,000 grant toward the costs for a new library building. • Changed the priority rating guide in the county's community home improvement program, including giving points to veterans and lhe working poor. • Appointed Jeanette Kogge and Ixxraine Agge to lhe County Commission on Aging Board complaints. The Board fell very strongly and I agree and my Technical Committee en­ courages this. This is the way to go.’ he said The mobile data terminal* would probahiy eliminate a need for an extra personnel posi­ tion at 911. Nystrom added Another ballot millage request also was rescinded by the County Board this week in order to comply with new ballot language requir .ncnis The nullage renewal request for senior citizens' programs through the County Commission on Aging now has two juris one to approve lhe l()-year re­ newal of .25 mills which has to be reduced to 2213 mills by law. and the other asks to override the constitutional limitation and allow an increase of .0287 mills to offset lhe fractional reduction required by law. If both of the COA requests arc approved by voters they would bnng the senior citizens services millages up to lhe original full .25 mill and generate $201,275 in 1995. That amount is more than the COA expected to receive when the millage was discussed last month Commissioners have noted that the coun­ ty's senior citizen population is increasing and comprises about 16 percent of lhe total population. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore has pointed out that federal and state dollars the COA receives arc not nearly enough to pro­ vide for the total cost o some important COA programs and that fie millage funds can be used to subsidize the costs. Safety patrol at Southeastern Elementary School Fifth grade Safety"Ptfrbl officers are responsible for the safety of the children in and around Southeastern Elementary School in Hastings Members of this year's team are (front row, from left to right) Amber Jenks. Amanda Rogers, Josh DesVoignes. Brandi Colvin, Nicole Baird, Greg Seeber, Mike Hamp, (second row) Doug Bassett. Fawn Hobert, Derek Brookmeyer. Brandie Hammond. Mike Swairston, Sean Tefft and Michael Clemens. We’re helping— Will you help, too? FOOD DRIVE Your contribution of food, large or small, will make a difference. Our stores will become collection points for donations of canned goods or other non-perishable foods, which will be distributed to the needy by local food banks. Southeastern recyclers Kevin Coyne and Sean Tefft recycle every Friday at Southeastern Elementary SUNDAY, MONDAY k TUESDAY, MAY 15,16 k 17FOR EACH ITEM DONATED. YOU LL GET I CERTIFICATE! LOVE INC. In appreciation of your generosity, we will exchange your gift of food for a certificate worth O C% OFF regular prices only with each can or non-perishable food JCPenney o o • Southeastern Student Council Southeastern Student Council includes, (front row. from left) Lyndsi Kenyon. Thomas Rouse, (second row) Bryan Main, Teha Huss. Ashley Wanland. Ashley Carr, (third row) Denis Martindale. Sean Tefft. Robert Marcusse and Brandi Colvin. o • o »« v- VftMMay 15-17 1994 DOWNTOWN HASTINGS J �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 Hastings girls need extra innings to stop Lakeview, drop in 12 innings to Sturgis The Hastings girls varsity softball team had to go extra innings for the second time in two games, and wrestled a win from Battle Creek Lakeview 8-7. Tuesday night. The (cam dropped the second game of a doubleheader with Sturgis in 12 innings 6-5 after winning the first 9-5. May 5. It was the first loss for the Saxons in lhe Twin Val­ ley and third this season m 14 games. In the win over the Lady Spartans, the Saxons had a two-run lead going into the seventh inning A double, a ground out and Denise Heath rounds third on her way home In the fourth inning of the 8-7 extra­ inning win over Lakeview. Banner SPORTS Conservation Club to host experts for kids The Barry County Conservation Cub will host experts in marksmanship, fishing and wildlife. May 15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. in hopes of drawing 4-Hers into more outdoor sports. Chris Crosstbwaite. who is helping organize the outing, said the Conservation Cub is hoping to get more kids in 4-H interested in the sports and is hoping there will be enough interest for competition between clubs. The Conservation Cub. on Cook Road, south of Green Street, has skcet. trap and 3­ D targets for shooting. Wildlife experts will be on hand for kids interested in wild animals, their habitats and life styles. Some of the guests slated to be on hand for the kids are: Gary Shoffer. a long-time hunter's safety instructor who'll talk about hunting safety, shooting sports and marksmanship; George Cullers. Region III vice president of the Michigan Trappers Association; Joseph Huebner, a paramedic and archery expert who'll talk about safety and some of the finer points of bows and ar­ rows and Warren Alward. utoll speak on taking care of natural resources a>xl fisheries management. Other experts in different fields have invited as well. "Were interested in getting more kids interested in outdoor recreation." Croasthwaite said. For more information contact Crosstbwaite at 948-8937 or lhe Barry County Extension office at 948-4862. Hiking spree kicks off at Yankee Springs Area hikers are invited to attend the kick off event of the first annual Hiking Spree at Yankee Springs Recreation area on Saturday. May 14 Registration is at 1:30 p.m. at Park Headquarters At 2 p.m the park will conduct lhe first guided hike through the flowering dogwoods along the boardwalk. Upon paying a registration fee of S5. each hiker will receive a free wooden hiking staff The first 50 registrants will also receive a "75th State Paik Anniversary " T-shirt The "Hiking Spree" will run from May 14 through October 3). Hikers can participate in scheduled guided hikes throughout the season or can hike the trails on their own al any lime Yankee Springs has five hiking trails through 5.000 acres. Upon completing a hike of all five of the park trails, each hiker will receive a "1994 75lh Anniversary" commemorative metal shield to attach to their hiking staff. Each suc­ ceeding year a new souvenir shield will be available for hikers to cam by hiking lhe trails. Hikers can register throughout the season at the park headquarters or campground office Registration forms include a map of the trails and other "Hiking Spree" information. The "Hiking Spree" is one of several special ac­ tivities that will be held at Yankee Springs this season to celebrate the 75lh anniversary of lhe Michigan State Parks. Hastings tops Belding, slips in Twin Valley The Hastings varsity golf team topped Belding by 19 strokes but slipped in the Twin Valley standings in last week's links play Angie Fruin was the low scorer in the 227-246 win for the Lady Saxons against the Bulldogs. May 4. with a round of 55. Laura Koons came in with a 56. Kelly Bellgraph carded a 57 and Nicole Cooklin and Tammy Obreiter came in with a 59. The Lady Saxons finished sixth in a Twin Valley meet at Sturgis. May 9. and fell one point out of fourth place overall with a combined 244. The Hastings girls finished three strokes behind Coldwater and four behind Battle Creek Lakeview Fruin again led the Saxons with a 56 on the wind-whipped course. Koons came in with a 58 and Cooklin held on to score a 62. a walk put Lakeview at first and third with two outs. Both runners scored to lie the game when Janette Jennings tried to shoot down the runner stealing second. The ball bounded passed second base and lhe centerfielder. In the bottom of the ninth. Tammi Kelly walked and was bunted to second by Melissa Schriencr. She scored the winning run after moving to third on a wild pitch and a two-out single by Denise Heath. It was the third game in a row that the Lady Saxons had made five or more errors. The Saxons were credited with seven in this game. Lakeview's five-run fourth inning was assisted by four errors by the Saxons. Amanda Jennings went nine innings, gave up six hits and one earned run. She struck out a season high 10 baiters and walked five. Lakeview' Missy Blyveis kept the Saxon s guessing as she fanned 14 while giving up 13 hits in the 8 2/3 innings she pitched. Amanda Jennings had two singles, a double and an RBI and Heath connected for thru, singles and an RBI to lead the Lady Saxons. Janette Jennings had two singles and a pair of RBIs and Sarah McKeough and Karey Sanders had a pair of singles and an RBI. "We had another poor defensive game." said coach I_arry Dykstra. "However, in lhe eighth and ninth innings we made some nice defensive plays when they were threatening to score." Dykstra said he was proud of the girls because, after giving up five runs in the top of the fourth inning, they came back to score four in the bottom of lhe bracket. "The girls have learned to forget their mistakes and were able to come back and play some good ball." The Saxons had one of the worst performances defensively, making five Sarah Johnston watches a pitch bounce off the plate in the four-run fourth inning for the Saxons She received a walk in this at bat errors in each of the two games versus Sturgis, according to Dykstra In game two. the seventh inning ended with the scored lied at 5-5. Hastings had gone up 5-4 m the top of lhe inning when Kelly walked and went to ihird on a single by Katie Murphy and home on a single by Heath. Coach Dykstra said a base running error by the Saxons cost lhe team what could have been the game-winning run in the seventh. Sturgis evened the tally at five when a single to center rolled passed the center­ fielder and went to the fence The Sturgis runner never let up and rounded the bags for the score. Hastings had a chance to break the tie in the 10th. but again a base-running error cost the winning run A bases-loaded single in the bottom of the 12th for Sturgis crossed the winning run. ’This was a disappointing loss for us." said Dykstra. "We committed five errws which gave them three unearned runs." Janette Jennings went the distance, giving up 14 hits, three walks and six walks. She also had three singles, a triple and an RBI Saxons drop heartbreaker to B.C. Lakeview Spartans A first inning third-out error allowed three unearned runs to cross the plate as the Hastings varsity baseball team dropped its second game in a row to a Twin Valley op­ ponent Tuesday night. The team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview 5-3. Tuesday and split with leaguer leading Sturgis by win­ ning the first 4-0 and dropping the second 8-2. last Thursday. The Saxons lost to lhe Spartans despite Todd Sanlnocencios eight strike outs in lhe game. Sanlnocencio pitched all seven innings and scattered six hits and walked two. Both walks were early in the game. Coach Jeff Simpson said Sanlnocencio was in total control of the game and re­ mained in command throughout the game in spite of lhe rough first inning. "After lhe first inning he pretty well shut them down." Simpson said. "He pitched a great ball game." Hastings bats were impacting the ball, but many of the hits were right at a defen­ sive player. The Saxons were able to score a run in each the third, fourth and fifth in­ nings. "(Eric) Haines has been hitting very well lately." Simpson said, "and (Tim) Cook had an RBI single and a double in the game." "We had some chances to get more runs." the coach said, "but we missed some chances and it cost us." Hastings centerfielder Bill Eves also had an RBI single in the game. In lhe first game of lhe doubleheader versus Sturgis, both teams came into the game at 3-1 in the Twin Valley, tied with Lakeview. Jason Markley shattered the drive of the Trojans by surrendering just one hit in the first six innings of the shut out. The shut out was in jeopardy only once in lhe game as a bloop single and a slow roller on the infield accounted for two base hits in the seventh. Todd Sanlnocencio was ’In complete control of the game despite the tough first inning.* according to coach Jeff Simpson Markley then walked the next batter to load the bases The final batter of the game hit a bullet to Josh Hanford which he snagged for lhe final out to preserve the shut out. Hanford also scored the winning run in the fourth. Cook added a two run single in the fifth to add to the Saxons’ cushion. Cook was 2­ 2 in the ga..<e and Dave Hammond was 2-4 with a pair of singles. In the nightcap. Simpson said the Saxons "just played sloppy ball. For the first time in a while, we gave up four errors and they took advantage of lhe mistakes " Dan Sherry took the loss for lhe Saxons. Of the eight runs scored, only three were Cooklin lost four tall to the wind. Ed von der Hoff, coach of the team said: "We came, we had fun. we ate at Wendy's and wc cned tears of joy al! lhe way home." The Lady Saxons will host the Lady Scots of Caledonia. Friday In a non-league match. and I jndscy Mercer The team is 3-7-1 overall and 1-2-1 in the Kalamazoo Valley Association. The Panther's final regular season game is today (May 12) against Paw Paw and Delton will host the regional playoffs May 31. The KVA Tournament will begin May 16. T-K courts to be dedicated May 15 The Middleville community will honor Larry Seger. May 15. with the dedication of the tennis courts behind the middle school. The courts, which will be called the Larry L. Seger Community Tennis Courts, will be dedicated on that Sunday afternoon with a reception and dedication taking place beginning at 4 p.m. Coordinators of the of the event request that anyone attending may bring any mem­ orabilia they would like to donate for a scrapbook which is being put together. f earned on 10 hits. He struck out six and walked five The Saxons only scores came in the top of the first while lhe Trojans scored three in the bottom of the first, two in lhe second and one in the third. Two more came across in the bottom of the sixth to cap the coffin. Tlie Saxons are now in third in the Twin Valley at 5-3 with six conference games left in the season. The team hosts Coldwater tonight (May 12) and will play tn the Dowagiac Union High School Baseball Invitational. Satur­ day District playoffs will be at the DeltonKellogg High School May 31. Berlin to try it again... Delton kickers 2-1 in week's action The Delton girls soccer team went 2-1 last week with a win over Battle Creek Pennfield 2-1 and losing to Kalamazoo Hackett and Gull Lake. The two losses were by shut outs of 6-0 and 7-0 respectively. The two goals scored by the l-ady Pan­ thers were b” Jennifer Rick and Sara Matte­ son. Assists in lhe game were by Matteson Amanda Jennings threw out all three runners who attempted to steal second. She also had a double and an RBI. Heath had two RBIs and an RBI and Sarah Johnston chipped in with a triple In game one. the l.ady Saxons suffered from a lack of attention when four errors gave Sturgis a four-run lead in the bottom of the first Dykstra said the team settled down after the lapse and played a good defensive game 1 he Saxons scored two in the third, three in lie fourth and four in lhe sixth to take lhe win. Amanda Jennings shot down Sturgis in order in the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh innings for the win She pitched a twohitter. struck out four and walked four. Janette Jennings erased two of three base stealers. Amanda Jennings had a double and three RBIs. McKeough had a pair of singles and an RBI and Murphy and Heath each had an RBI and a single The team is now 4-1 in the Twin Valley and 12-3 overall this season. The Saxons will host Coldwater today (May 12) and travel to Gull Lake. Saturday. Hastings third baseman Eric Haines rifles a slow Infield roller to first tor an out in the 5-3 loss to Lakeview The kickoff for the 1994 auto racing season, after two consecutive rainouts has been rest to Saturday. May 14. at the Berlin Raceway. A field of more than 60 speedsters are ex­ pected to badie it out for the West MichiganChevy Dealer's point driving championships in lhe Late Model Slock Car and Sportsman Slock Car divisions. Veteran driver. Joe Mazie of Belmont, behind the wheel of a new Chevy Lumina, will be among the favorites to capture the Late Model driving title. Many outstanding drivers will form the op­ position to Mazie Other top challengers will include defending track champ Joe Bush of Hastings and Bob Holley of Gun Lake Points awarded — Late Models and Sport­ sman "A" — Fastest 20qualifiers and feature race finishers — 50-48-47 diminishes by one for all sutlers Class "B" Sportsman - points for feature race only Practice will be at 3 p.m . time trials at 4 p.m and the first heat race set for 7:15 p.m. The Raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on Intersute 96 expressway al Marne exit 23 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 12. 1994 — Page 15 Maple Valley softball trounces Dansville in doubleheader The Maple Valley varsity softball team defeated Dansville 11-5 and 23-3 tn Southern Michigan Athletic Association action. May 5. The team s record in the league is now 7-1 and 7-9 overall The Lady Lions fell to non-league opponents l.akcwtxxl May 4 m two fiveinning games, losing the first 10-8 and the second 9-5. Versus the l-ady Aggies, the Valley girls crossed over four in the first and five in the third on their way to the win. Nichole Kirwin was the winning pitcher, giving up four hits to improve her record to 5-6 overall The Lady Aggies threatened the lead only unce in the game, when they scored four in the third to tie the score at five Maple Valiev then barraged the plan with five runs to re-open their lead Joy Sune had two home runs in the game, while going 2-3 with ihe bat and garnering three RBIs Jennifer Ripley. Amy Kreps and Kirwin each added and RBI In the nightcap, the I-ady Lions mercied the Aggies by scoring 19 runs in two in­ nings. Dansville had the lead in the top of the first when the Aggies scored a pair Valley came back with two of its own in lhe bottom of the inning. The I^ady Lions then poured lhe batting order, plus one. across the plate in their half of the second. Again in the third, the batting order completed the circuit for a 21-3 lead going into lhe fourth Stine had lhe hot bat with six RBIs m the game. Ripley had three. Kreps and Kirwin had two and Dana Ilasselback. Jenny Kucmpel. Andrea Hubka and Staccc Hawkins all had an RBI. The Lakewood softball team took two from the I Jdy Vikes. May 4. Lakcwixxl took the first of two fiveinning games 10-8 and the nightcap 9-5 In the opener Kirwin gave up eight runs in the second which was enough for the Vikes and in the nightcap the Vikes scored four tn lhe third and fourth innings for the win. The losing pitcher in ihcsccond game was Stine T-K girls track now 3-2 with loss to Calvin, win at Byron Center The Middleville girls track team defeated Byron Center 74-54. May 2. but fell to Calvin Christian 90-38 May 4. The split moves the I-ady Trojans to 3-2 tn the O-K Blue. Carla Ploeg took home four fist-place finishes as she won lhe long jump. 100-. 200- and 400-metcr dashes. Jessica VanAmcn scored two first-place finishes With wins in the 800- and 1600-n«:tcr runs. Also taking individual firsts were Ken Koehn m the 100 hurdles and Sarah Allore in the 3200-meter run The relay teams placing first were: Allore. arah Maison. Jamie Smith and Wendy Visniewskt in the 3200 meters; Jenna hook. Erin Vander Sloot. Maison and I .aura Iced in the 400 meters and Smith. Visniewski. Maison and VanAmcn in the 600 meters Racing second against Byron Center was latson in the 400 meters. Koehn in the 300-mrter hurdles. Stephanie Ritter in the 3200-meter run. Shannon Pagano in the discus and Shook in the shot put Finishing third were Wisniewski in lhe 1600 meters. VanderSloot in the 800 meters and Reed in the 200-meter dash Finishing first against Calvin Christian were Ploeg in the long jump and the 400meter dash. VanAmcn in the 1600-me ter run. Allore in the 3200-meter run and Jamie Smith, Wisniewski. Matson and Allore in the 3200-meter relay Ploeg placed second in the 100- and 200meter clashes and VanAmen was second in the 800-metcr run Shook look third in the discus, Koehn was third in the 100 hurdles. Reed was third in lhe 100-mctcr dash and Wisniewski was third in the 1600-mctcr run. The tram will travel to Comstock Park May 13 tastings girls down Harper Creek, all to Coldwater in track e Hastings uxk team defeated e Creek Harper Creek 97-51. but low to dkTwatcr 80 1/2 - 72 1/2 in a Twin Valley iangular meet. Tuesday. Taking first place finishes in the field vents against Harper Creek were Lori taville in the long jump and Sherry Anger 1 the shot put and discus. Winning in the relays were: the 400-meter earn of April Arends. Sarah McKinney. Kndrea Dreyer and Emily Dipen; the 800meter team of Diperi. McKinney. Arends and Kart Cullen: the 1600-meter team of McKinney. Jenni Blair. Marie DeWitt and Cullen and the 3200-meter team of Maiviile. Nicole Wood. Ken Schroeder and DeWitt. Individuals placing first on lhe track were: Maiviilc in the 400- and 800-meter runs, Dtpert in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. Wood in the 3200-meter run. DeWitt in lhe 1600-meter run and Cullen in lhe 300-meter hurdles. Against Coldwater. Maiviile won lhe long jump and the 400-metcr run, Anger won both the shot put and discus. Dipen took the 10O- and 200-meter dashes and Cullen won lhe 300-hurdles. The 3200-meter and 800-metcr relay teams also won. The Lady Saxons will run in the Alma College Scottie Classic. Saturday and host Sturgis in the final home meet of the season. Tuesday. Hastings boys top Harper reek, Coldwater in track Hastings hoys track coach Paul Fulmer said he has a team of "a bunch of over­ achievers" this season Wc expected to fin­ ish in the middle of the pack in the Twin Valley, but with two duals left, we re 5-1 in the league “ The Saxon boys downed Battle Creek Harper Creek 92-60 and Coldwater 87-76 in a triangular meet Tuesday Placing first in the field events against Harper Creek, the Saxons strongest suit, were: Ben Hughes in the long jump and high jump. Mark Lundquist in the shot put and discus Finishing fust in the relays were: lhe 400meter team of Matt Kirkendall. Luke Hay­ wood. Ik-rck Chandler and Travis Williams; the 8—meter team of Devan Endres. Hay­ wood. Chandler and Williams; the 1600mctcr team of Jeremy Radvansky. Endres. Kevin Cooney and TJ Deal and the 3200- meter team of Rick Rains. Cooney. Robert Smith and Clayton Mackenzie. Individuals taking first on the track were: Cooney in the 800-metcr run and Macken­ zie in the 3200-meter run. In the match up versus Coldwater. Hughes won the high jump. Tom Sorenson took the pole vault and luindquist won both lhe discus and shot put in the field events. Chandler won both the 110- and 300-me­ ter hurdles and the 400-metcr relay team won the gold Coldwater won nine of the 17 first-place points, but the Saxons took 10 of the second-place and eight of 12 third-place points. The Saxons run in the Alma College Scottie Classic. Saturday and face Sturgis on Johnson's Field in the final home meet of the season. Tuesday Maple Valley girls shredding SMAA The Maple Valley girls track and field team isn't the largest team in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association, nor is it the smallest The one thing (he Lady Lions have that lhe other teams don't have is an unblemished record in league In fact the only smudge the team has. f one could call it that, would be a second-place finish al the well-attended Central Michigan University Invitational, two points away from the win The Lions continued to tear apart schcxils with a 108-20 win over Olivet. May 3 and an 80-47 tally over liaion Rapids. May 5 Even after such a week of wins, the girls went on to defeat all other teams at the Eaton County Invitational, garnering 174 points The second-place team. Eaton Rapids, finished with 115 points Finishing first for the Lady Lions versus Olivet in the field events were: l-ora Emery m the shot put and the discus. Rctha Byrd in T-K softball team zeros Bulldogs Physicals to be given at HHS Physical exams for lhe 1994-95 school year will be Tuesday. May 31. at the Hast­ ings High School. Exams for the girls will be from 7-8 p m. and the boys will be seen from 8-9 p.m. The exams are free of charge. Tim Johnston, athletic director far the school stressed that all student athletes must have a physical on file at the school before they can participate in an athletic program. bottom of the fifth to score a victory In other action for the jayvees, the team out-lasted Harper Creek 12-8 in Twin Valley action May 3. The Saxons record i> 3-1 in the Twin Valley and 4-10 overall In the opener versus the junior Trojans, the visitor pounced on Nick Thonon for 12 hits in five innings. Hastings got one hit apiece from Chad Greenfield. Ryan Casiclcm. Thorton and Jon I jwrcnee In the nightcap, the junior Saxons scared one m the first and two in the third Sturgis came back in the top of lhe fourth with three runs and starting pitcher Castelcin was relieved by Tom Moore, who registered his first save of the season Hastings took a three-run lead again m lhe bottom of the fourth, but Sturgis came Traci Campbell pitched a one-hitter against Byron Center. May 2. as the Middleville varsity softball team upped its OK Blue Conference record to 3-1 with the 11-0 shut out. The team s overall record is 11-2. In another conference game played April 29. the Lady Trojans had a 9-2 victory over Lee with Campbell three-hitting the Rebels. Campbell s record stood at 5-2 with an earned run average of 1.615 after the Lee game. Campbell gave up one hit and two walks in lhe game and struck out six of the Byron Center players Middleville scored its 11 won the 400-mcters. Thompson won the KOO-meters. Hale won the 200-mciers and Ixcp won in the 3200-meter run The team of Murphy. Harvath. Lecp and Thompson won the 3200-meter relay; Reid. Kangas. Hale and Byrd won the 800-meter relay. Reid. Hale. Scaly and Kangas won the 400-metcr relay and Thompson. Harvath. , Alicia Golovich and Byrd won at 1600meters In the Eaton County Invitational, held at Waverly High School. Emery won the shot put and Mittelstaedt won the discus Byrd won the 400-metcr dash. Thompson won the 800-meters. Murphy won the 1600meters and Lecp won the 3200-meier run The team of Thompson. Bouwens. Golovich and Byrd won the 1600-mctcr relay and Murphy. Leep. Harvath and Thompson won the 3200-meter relay. runs on only six hits. Becky Holwerda went 3-4 at lhe plate and Amanda Osborn was 1-2 in official al bats Jaime Strater had a triple and Joy Smith notched a two bagger The I-ady Trojans, in 13 games have out scored opponents 113-32 this season. Leading the team batting-wise is Strater. who holds a 429 average, followed by Holwerda with a 413 and Smith, who's hitting .400. Osborne's fielding percentage is a high .986. The Lady Trojans host Kelloggsville. Friday, in an O-K Blue showdown. Lakewood diamond club swept by Okemos, sweeps Maple Valley Thundering fastballs and sweet curves were in the arsenal Okemos used to down the Lakewood baseball team in a Capital Circuit Conference doublehcader show­ down of top teams 7-1. 7-0. Friday. Both teams went into the doublehcader with a 3-1 record in the league. I-akewood's overall record is now 10-8 and the team has won eight of the team's last 11 games. . Chad Baitinger took the loss in game one, going the distance while giving up seven runs on seven hits. His record is 3-2. Jeff Krauss was the highlight of the I-akewiMxl batsmen as he wan 2-4 with the lone RBI Delton down K-Christian in track The Delton girls track team defeated Kalamazoo Christian 66-62. May 2. in a Kalamazoo Valley Athletic Association dual. Amy Cook took three first-place ”;mshes and was pan of the winning 1600-meter relay team. Cook finished first in the long jump with a leap of 16 feel, four inches and she won the 100- and 300-meter hurdles with limes of 15.56 and 48 49 respectively The 1600-mctcr relay team of Sarah Docle. Nichole Moss. Samantha L-atingand Cook won with a time of 4:20.53. Also scoring points for the Lady Panthers by winning first place in the field events were: Katie Matteson, who won the shot put with a throw of 32' 9” and Liz Kendall, who won the high jump with a height of 4' 8". Matteson also went on to win the 100and 400-meter dashes with limes of 13.45 and 1:04.97 respectively. The relay teams which took first were the 800-metcr team of Rachel Hamden. Moss. Doele and Latinga with a time of 1:53.59 and the 400-meter team of Hamden. Docle. Latinga and Nicole Berge with a time of 5880 The team hosts Baltic Creek Penn field, today (May 10) and travels to Mattawan. Wednesday. The final home dual will be May 16 versus Paw Paw and the Panthers will host the KVA Meet. May 24 Hastings JV team splits with Sturgis, downs Harper Creek The Hastings junior varsity baseball team was shut out by Sturgis 11-0 m game one of a doublehcader. held here May 5. In game two. the junior Saxons scored three in the the long jump and Holly Taylor in the high jump Relay teams finishing first were the 400meter team of Nicole Reid. Robin Hale. Jaclyn Sealy and Jenny Kangas, lhe 800-metcr team of Reid. Hale. Stephanie Bouwens and Kangas, the 1600-mctcr team of Rachel Thompson. Bouwens. Kangas and Taylor and the 3200-me ter team of Byrd. Sarah Ixep, Dana Hamilton and Thompson Individuals who won the gold were Bouwens in the 100- and 300-mctcr hurdles. Byrd in the 200- and 400-metcr dash. Sandy Kangas in the 100-mctcr dash. Thompson in the 1600-meter run. Jasmine Harvath m the 3200-meter and Katie Murphy in the 800-meter run. In the Eaton Rapids meet, Jenny Mittelstaedt won the discus for lhe one field event gold. Murphy won the 1600-mctcr run. Byrd back with two in the fifth. Hastings didn't let go of its lead at three more runs were scored by the Saxons in the bottom of the fifth Jason Deal had a pair of singles and two RBIs. Thorton and Josh Storm each had a single and two RBIs In the Harper Creek battle. Hastings had In the nightcap. Cory McDiarmid went seven innings on the mound for the loss. I lis record is 2-2 this season Mike Richardson was 2-4 and Andy Secor was 2-3 at the plate and Duane Bjork had the lone extra-base hit with a double. Shawn Griffin was a big thorn in the Vikings side as he had a two-run homer in the first game and a three-run round tripper in the second. Richz'dson nearly took the first away from Griffin as he had the ball scoped and was tracking when he went through the Centerfield's temporary boundary and was tripped up in the fencing. The Vikings were coming off a doubleheader victory over Maple Valley. May 4. The I jkewood team shut down tlx: Lions in the first game 9-0 and sneaked by in the second 5-4 in the two six-inning games. In the opener. John Hummel was lhe winning pitcher after coming in in relief of Chad Baitinger in the third. Baitinger pitched two innings and gave up no hits or walks and struck out four of lhe six baiters he faced Hummel gave up three hits, walked two and struck out one Baitinger was 2-3 at lhe plate with a tworun homer in the first and four RBIs. McDiarmid had a pair of RBIs and Secor had one in his 2-4 showing at lhe plate. Richardson was also 2-4 in game one. In game two, McDiarmid pitched lhe first two innings and gave up three hits, two runs and struck out two. He was relieved by lhe winning pitcher. Phil Welch, who went two innings and gave up two runs on (our hits. Bill Hiatt came in tn pitch the final two innings for the save and pitched two perfect innings. Hiatt also had lhe game winning hit when, ic the third inning, he hit a double which brought the runner on second across the plate. McDiarmid bad two RBIs and Brad Tacey and Baitinger each had one Richardson was 2-2 at the plate. Together, because of your support, we have made the dream a reality. < * a <3 <> COME SNEAK*A PEEK! Join us * Sunday/ May 15 < from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and take a peek at our ’’newest additions! Our Open House will <4,^ feature our New Family Birthing Center, — Surgical Center,*Green Street Cafe 4 and Exterior Renovation. Come and see a real operating room with all of the equipment, find out what makes a birthing bed different from a regular bed, and % how does’Snesthesia really work. Refreshments will be served in the 4 Green Street Cafe where staff members will * be available to answer any questions. a 3 1 1 ♦ 4 PENNOCK HOSPITAL to deal with its own fumblings as the team had five errors m the game A big six-run sixth saved the junior Saxons from defeat as the Saxons took ad­ A New Vision of Health vantage of the walk for scaring 12 runs on five hits Lawrence took the win. his third of the 1009 West Green Street. Hastings (616) 945-3451 ♦ season, going six innings, giving up six hits, three strike exits and two walks Thonon got credit for the save I �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 12. 1994 Trial set for Plainwell man charged in handgun assault A June 27 tnal was scheduled Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 43-yearold Plainwell man accused of assaulting a woman with a handgun in September A June 13 motion hearing and final pre­ trial also were scheduled for Ronnie L. Hall Hall is charged with assaulting the woman with the pistol, but without intending to murder her or cause her great bodily harm, a felony punishable by up to four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also faces one count of possessing a firearm during the commission of a felony and a charge of recklessly using a firearm The felony firearm charge carries a sentence of two years in pnson which must be served consecutive to and before any other sentence on a felony charge. Recklessly using a firearm is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $ 100 fine, or both. Hall pleaded not guilty to lhe charges in March. In other recent court business: • A 33-year-old Hastings man convicted of delivering drugs in lhe fall was sentenced to two to four years in prison. Jeffery L Mitchell was also fined $2,000. Mitchell pleaded guilty in April to a charge of delivering marijuana in October as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to dismiss two counts of delivering marijuana and one count of conspiring to deliver methamphetamine. The prosecutor also agreed to drop habitual offender charges against Mitchell and not charge Mitchell for marijuana police said they found in his truck when he was arrested. Mitchell told lhe court he was under the influence of alcohol when he sold the marijuana, but he remembers selling it and getting $40 for it. • A 31-year-old Hastings man convicted COURT NEWS: of delivering marijuana in the fall was sentenced to two to four years in prison. Judge Richard Shuster also fined Franklin E Decker $2,000 Shuster said Decker is a drug dealer and must be taken out of circulation for the good of society. Decker pleaded guilty in April lo a charge of delivering marijuana in exchange for the prosecutor dropping another charge of delivering marijuana and a charge of delivering methamphetamine. Decker told the court during his plea that a friend asked him in October to get her some marijuana. He had it delivered to him and she picked it up. he said. He was arrested a couple of months later, he said. • A July 25 trial was scheduled for a 29year-old Middleville man accused of fleeing the state in 1990 after his arrest on drug charges. A July 14 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Barney Van Adgatc. Adgate faces a charge of absconding while on bond for a felony, a charge punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum on the other charge to six years in prison or a $3,000 fine, or both. The original drug charges against Adgatc also arc pending. They include one count of possessing marijuana with intent to deliver it and a count of possessing psilocybin with intent to deliver it. The marijuana charge carries a maximum sentence of eight years in prison or a $4,000 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The /.ovf A Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I hank )on Found LOST NEAR JOHNSONS HELD ON May 2nd large set of keys. Contact 948-2862 or City Police. Reward-__________ For Reni LOVELY 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH SCENIC VIEW Located within lhe Hast­ ings City limits. Full basement. No pets. $450 per month plus utilities. Submit letters of inter­ est with references by Friday. May 27. 1994 to: Adf288 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings Mi 49058._________ SMALL UPSTAIRS APART­ MENT to Hastings for non­ smoker. Utilities included, $350j'month, plus security deposit. Call, leave message. 945-9120. Kcal I: state CARD OF THANKS The ladies at J-Ad Graphics would like to thank The Maple Leaf Grange #940 of Nashville for the lovely Carnations that were given to us.They were very thoughtful and greatly appre­ ciated. Thanks again!!!______ CARD OF THANKS 1 wish to thank my wife Dorothy, my children- Vergeleen, Norman, Marvin, and Kathryn, my family and all the people who came and sent cards to make my 80th birthday party so special to me. I appreciate all the effort that was put forth. Lai Frey 3 FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday, May 13 (9-5) Saturday May 14 (Q-5) 619 S. Jefferson St. Hastings____________________ INDIAN HILLS TO VALLEY VIEW DRIVE Friday, Satur­ day. 9-3. MinnKota motor. Hoover vacuum, toys, drapes, beds, bunk beds, furniture, Nintendo games. bu5ine.s.v Services ADULT FOSTER CARE home has openings. Private pay. Call after 6:00pm. 948-9433. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! 'Home and income property'Debt consolidation•Turned down’’ problem credit? Wc car help "Fast, easy - Call 24 hours AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp, i-800-968-2221 Free consultation HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured. 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For more information please call 948-3109,________ SECRETARY: RECORDS OFFICE Requ.red Post secondary preparation; 2-3 years secretarial experience; data entry; experience working in a service area. Associate degree preferred Hourly salary, $9.31 to $10.62. Send cover letter and resume by May 17. 1994, to Personnel Job *5261, Kellogg Community College, 540 North Avenue, Battle Creek, Ml 49017. An Equal Opportunity Empfoycr/Ed ucator. t fine, or both. The other charge carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in pnson or a $10,000 fine, or both. Adgate originally w?s arrested by Michigan State Police troopers in 1990 when they said they discovered narcotics in a vehicle he was in. He was charged with possessing narcotics, but left the slate after being arraigned and posting kind in 56th District Court. Adgate recently was found living in lxxington. Ky.. operating an auto repair shop, police said. Ixxington police arrested Adgate in February and he was extradited back to Hastings and arrested by troopers. • A June 27 trial was scheduled for a 43y car-old Delton man accused of possessing drugs in December A June 16 final pre-trial was also set for Stephen R. Fetterly. He is charged with possessing methamphetamine with the intent to deliver it. a felony punishable by up to seven years in pnson or a $5,000 fine, or both Hr is also charged with possessing marijuana with the intent to deliver it. which carries a maximum sentence of up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Fetterly also faces a count of possessing methamphetamine, which is punishable by up to two years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. All three counts are charged as second drug offenses, which double lhe maximum sentences possible. Fetterly also is charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense. That charge can raise the maximum sentences on lhe other counts to life in prison if lhe original maximum is five years or more, or No one hurt in fire Sunday No one was hurt in a Sunday morning fire that at a bouse at 825 North Michigan in Hastings. Hastings Fire Fighters report. Fire officials said the fire was reported at about 5:30 a.m. The blaze started as an electrical fire in the basement of the home, they said. The home was declared a total loss, officials said. They said the owner of the home. Carlyn Phillips, did have insurance. Phillips was home at the time of lhe fire, firemen said. Firefighters said they were on the scene for more than two-and-a-half hours. They were assisted with manpower from the Thomapple Township Fire Department. 15 years in pnson if the original is less than five years Fetterly stood mute to the charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 34-year-old Grand Rapids man accused of possessing a bomb and a concealed butterfly knife in December pleaded guilty to possessing the bomb Bruce W Sharp pleaded guilty to possessing a dangerous weapon as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Sharp possessed the knife. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend to the court that Sharp not be sent to prison at sentencing. Carrying a concealed weapon and possessing a dangerous weapon are both punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine Sharp told lhe court during his plea that he works with black powder. He said he built the bomb because he wanted to make something really loud to set off while deer hunting up north. He said be changed his mind about setting off the bomb, though, and was looking for a safe place to dump it when he was caught with it. Sentencing was set for May 19. • A 29-year-old Grand Rapids mar. accused of possessing a concealed short barreled shotgun in his car in March pleaded guilty during his arraignment to possessing the weapon. Victor Alonzo pleaded guilty to possessing the short-barreled shotgun as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. He also agreed to plead guilty lo a charge of impaired driving in 56th District Court. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of carrying a concealed weapon that was pending against Alonzo. Alonzo stood mute to that charge and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Possessing a short-barreled shotgun and carrying a concealed weapon are both punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2300 fine Alonzo told the court during his plea that he picked up a fnend and three others in his car. He said his friend put the shotgun in the car because they were going to shoot it into an open field on a back road. Alonzo said police discovered the gun when he was pulled over for speeding. Sentencing was scheduled for May 19. • A June 6 trial was scheduled for an 18ycar-old Dowling man accused of breaking into two automobiles in February A May 26 final pre-trial and motion hearing were also scheduled for Joseph E. Cole. Cole is charged with two counts of breaking into motor vehicles to steal property worth more than $5 Th,«sc charges arc punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine He stood mute lo the charges in April and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A July 18 tnal was scheduled for a 24ycar-old Hastings man accused of possessing stolen property and being a habitual offender. A July 7 final pre-trial was also set for Kenneth Martin. Martin is charged with receiving and concealing a stolen television and VCR worth more than $100. That charge is punishable by a maximum of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. He also faces a count of being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum on the receiving and concealing charge by one-and-a-half times. Martin stood mute to the charges in April and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • An 18-year-old Hastings man accused of shoplifting and possessing stolen property in March pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him during his arraignment. James M. Norris pleaded guilty to a charge of first-degree retail fraud for stealing property worth mere (han $100 from True Value. He pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to dro > two other charges of retail fraud and th : charge of possessing stolen property won > less than $100. Norris stood mute to those charges an 1 not guilty picas were entered on his behalf. I First-degree retail fraud is punishable bl up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine.» both. J Possessing stolen property worth less thaJ $100 is a misdemeanor punishable by up to| 90 days in jail or a $100 fine. or both. | Norris told the court he was at the Trut Value store when he saw a police scanner ot display. He said be put it in his pocket and walked out of the store with it. Sentencing was scheduled for May 19. When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 Police nab crime ring in county Preliminary exams are scheduled Friday for two Hastings residents arrested April 27. in connection with a string of crimes around lhe Barry County area. Jamie L. Bethel. 17. and Heath B. Felps. 17. are two of a group that area police believe was involved in a break-in at Pleasantview school March 29 and at Freeport Elevator April 19. The burglars stole a safe from the school and four handguns from lhe elevator, police said. The group is also believed responsible for the armed robbery of an Amoco station April 24 in Kent County, lhe theft of three cars in lhe Freeport area in April and a drive-by house shooting April 24 in Freeport. The group includes two juveniles and an 18-year-old Byron Center man. police said. Bethel. Felps and the two juveniles were arrested Wednesday. April 27. at the Deep Lake campground after Barry County Sheriffs deputies received a tip that they were staying in a tent at the campground. Deputies said that during lhe arrests they confiscated three handguns that had been stolen from the Freeport Elevator Deputies said they believe the guns were used tn the armed robbery. Other items were recovered by the Kent County Sheriffs Department at lhe fifth suspect s Byron Center residence. Felps is reportedly charged with three counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms, two counts of breaking and entering, a count of safe breaking and a count of stealing an automobile. Bethel faces charges of breaking and entering, safe breaking and three counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. The two juveniles are believed to have been involved in stealing two of the cars. Both were charged with three counts of possessing stolen firearms and one is charged with breaking and entering and safe breaking, police said. The juveniles have been turned over to Probate Court, police said. Felps. Bethel and the two juveniles have also reportedly ►ecn charged with lhe armed robbery in Kent County The fifth suspect is to be charged with receiving and concealing hand guns and with breaking and entering. He is also a suspect in the armed robbery All five are suspects in the drive-by shooting. Barry County deputies worked closely with the Hastings Police Department, the Michigan State Police post in Hastings and the Kent County Sheriffs Department in investigating the case. » POLICE BEAT: Stolen pickup truck recovered RUTLAND TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report recovering a pickup truck April 25 about a mile from where it had been stolen earlier in the morning. The truck was reported stolen just before 6 a.m. by its owner, who also lives on Quimby Road. The owner said he noticed the truck gone when he got up to get ready for work. The truck was parked behind the home with the keys still in the ignition, deputies said. The truck was discovered later that morning on Quimby Road near Tanner Lake Road by people living in the area, deputies said. No one was found near the accident scene, but the truck was overturned. The people who found the truck said they heard a crashing sound at about 4:45 am. that morning, deputies said. Deputies said whoever stole the truck drove it west on Quimby and then lost control of it while going down hill. The truck slid sideways, hit a mailbox and roiled over, police said. Freeport man injured in crash IRVING TWP. — A 40-year-old Freeport man was hurt Saturday in a car crash on Wood School Road south of Sisson Road. Barry County deputies said. James J. Dailey, of 168 Oak. was driving north on Wood School al 12:45 a.m when he ran off the road, went into a ditch and hit a tree, deputies said Dailey, who was not wearing a seat belt, was taken to Pennock Hospital, police said. He was treated and released. Deputies said they suspect alcohol was involved in the accident Stereo, equalizer stolen from car HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report a stereo and an equalizer were stolen last week from a pickup truck parked at Hastings High School. The victim told police he parked the truck Wednesday at 8:20 a m. When he returned to the truck at 3 p.m., the items were gone, he said. Hastings teen held in sex offense HASTINGS — A Hastings teenager was arraigned Monday in 56th District Court on two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. Hastings City Police report. Samuel W. Bolthousc. 17. is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in April. He was arrested on the charges Saturday. A $25,000 bond was set. Crash in Nashville injures three NASHVILLE — Three Vermontville residents were hurt in a car-pickup truck crash Saturday on Main Street, state police at the Hastings post report. Troopers said Adam T Thayer. 16. of 9630 Scott Road. Nashville, was driving his pickup south on Main Street at 1:55 p.m. when a northbound car driven by Wyn A. Taylor. 34. of Vermontville, made a left turn in front of him. Thayer tried to avoid lhe collision but could not. troopers said Taylor was reportedly trying to turn left into a driveway and did not sec Thayer coming. Taylor and her two passengers. Rebecca L. Taylor. 15. and Lijank G. Taylor. 17. all were hurt but sought their own treatment. Wyn Taylor was ticketed for failing to yield and not having insurance, troopers said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-05-19.pdf d21a7045db8c86de75ec29c428bd805d PDF Text Text Progress 1994 edition is out Petoskey, Hastings exchange mayors Top business student named See Page 2 See Page 3 See Insert Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 FT - - MASTih-u ic. «, Eastings THURSDAY. MAY 19. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 12 News Briefs Felpausch shifts in Battle Creek Two Felpausch grocery stores in Bai­ lie Creek will close at the end of this mor.th and one of diem will move into the Jewel Food and Osco Drug building, which will close May 31. The North Avenue Felpausch will be closed May 28. The Columbia Plaza operation will be transferred to the old Jewel-Osco site June 4. Employees at the North Avenue and Columbia Plaza stores will be transfer­ red to the former Jewel-Osco location or to other Felpausch stores in the area. Former Jewel-Osco employees also will be interviewed for jobs at Felpausch stores. The shift reduces the number of Felpausch supermarkets, with head­ quarters tn Hastings, from five to four in the Battle Creek area. Felpausch also has announced that it is remodeling and expanding its Battle Creek area stores at Pcnnfiekl and Urbandale Hastings Airport plans open house The Hastings Airport will have an open house Saturday, starting at 10 a.m Airplane, helicopter and glider rides win be available for costs. There will be a tethered hot air balloon display by Riverview Balloons, along with displays of an amphibian and a Piper J-3 Cub and the new Eart W. McMullen Allport Admimstratior. Budding. Raffle tickets will will be available for a kids* “Pedal Eagle*’ toy bi-piane. Five hundred tickets will be sold and it’s not necessary to be present to win at the drawing at the Dawn Patrol Aug. 28. The grand finale of the open house will be an acrobatic show al 2 p.m.. featuring Bob Koppc and his Pitts S2B. Refreshments will be provided by Hollenbeck Hotdogs AAA hearing set for May 20 The Area Agency on Aging. Region ill. will have a public hearing for the 1995 annual implementation plan from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday at the Commis­ sion on Aging office. 120 N. Michigan Ave. Information about program develop­ ment. the budget and services contracted uirough the AAA will be presented. Hastings choirs plan 2 concerts The Hastings High School choirs will present their annual spring concert al 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. May 19) in the Central School Auditorium The annual middle school concert is planned for 7 p.m. Tuesday. May 24. at the high school lecture hall. Choir Director Patti LaJoye said there will be no awards banquet because Cen­ tral Auditorium does not have a cafeteria. Instead, awards will be presented at 2:15 p.m. Thursday. May 19. at Central. Parents are invited. Seniors will be given awards at the traditional closing of the concerts. All alumni are invited back to sing "Friends.” Algonquin Lake weed treatment The weed trcatme;it for Algonquin Lake will be held the week of May 23. Treatment is from the shoreline out to 100 feet (this week’s Reminder incor­ rectly said it was 10 feet). Check the shoreline postings (signs) for water restrictions. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 ANNER . PRICE 25* Landfill plan still faces heavy opposition by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Residents of Barry County have not changed their minds about expansion of the sanitary landfill since it was proposed almost a year ago. They were against it last August and still are vocally opposed to it today. The issue is the expansion of Hastings Sanitary Service from about 30 acres to be­ tween 48 to 52 acres, and amending the Barry County Solid Waste Plan to allow HSS to compete for solid waste from a dozen surrounding counties. A public hearing to accept comments and opinions about the proposed expansion was held last Thursday by the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee. After the committee members consider the public’s comments, they will turn the pro­ posed amendment over to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for consideration of their recommendation. If the commission approves the amend­ ment. it goes to each city, village and town­ ship in the county for consideration. If a two-thirds majority of those 21 boards ap­ prove it. the Michigan Departmen: of Natu­ ral Resources will have made the final deci­ sion. Chairman of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee Dr. V. Harry Adrounie said the panel would not answer questions nor take pan in discussion since the meeting was to accept public comment only. All who spoke at the public hearing declared their opposition to the idea of acccepting waste from 12 surrounding counties and taking in about four times the waste that Hastings Sanitary Service accepts now. The objections were the same as they have been at every other meeting where the topic was discussed — the effect on the environment around the landfill, what more traffic with larger trucks will do to the roads, and declining style of life and property values for neighbors of the facility. Also mentioned as reasons not to expand the landfill were tlx.* disruption of the quality of life in Barry County and keeping the land- fill for county residents. One speaker re­ marked that he was also against "jeopardiz­ ing our lakes so a Detroit company can make a profit." Fred Swinkunas. who spoke to the mem­ bers of the commission for about 35 min­ utes, asked why (here wasn't more oversight, legal counsel or independent environmental studies on the matter He compared the decision to make the landfill a regional business to his having major surgery, saying he would seek a sec­ ond opinion before having such surgery, and Barry County residents should have the right to a second opinion on the landfill question. Swinkunas also questioned why there were discrepencics in the figures on the amount of waste that might come into the county, what the words "active recycling program" in the amendment mean, and why the committee was not asking for reciprocal agreements with the counties where the waste originates. He said the expansion would have great impact that would stay with Barry County for generations, and was "something for the community to decide." When he called for a public referendum to put the question to a vote of the people, the crowd of about 175 responded with applause. They also applauded his suggestion that ev­ eryone interested contact their county com­ missioner and make their feelings known. When Swinkunas finished speaking, he re­ ceived a standing ovation. Another speaker. Phyllis Anderson, said the landfill was in her "back yard," and she was "violently opposed" to the expansion. She said the general consensus was that nobody is in favor of the expansion, and she could not sec one reason for the proposal to be approved. Anderson presented the committee with a petition that she said carried 2,500 signatures of people opposed to the idea, adding very few people declined to sign the petition. See LANDFILL continued page 2 Gates suffers heart attack, but plans to fight dismissal Elaine CObert Assistant Editor John Gates, recovering from a bean attack suffered four days after being fired as Barry County Planning and Zoning Department Director, has filed an appeal for a hearing before the County Board of Commissioners. May 31 has been set as a tentative date for Gales’ appeal The County Board voted 5-3 to dismiss Gales immediately with pay last week after meeting in closed session with County Prosecutor Dale Crowley and Attorney Craig Mutch. Gates claimed the reasons given for his dismissal arc false and unsupported by facts and have nothing to do with his job performance. The board said Gate s dismissal was based on two allegations that were made during an investigation last year of past operations at the Barry County Animal Shelter, where Gates had volunteered as director without pay from September 1990 to September 1992. in addition to his planning and zoning duties. Commissioners said Gates has lost the confidence of a majority of the board “to the point that he should not continue to serve as an appointed department bead, manager, officer of the county of Barry." Commissioners Mark Doster. Sandy James and Lew New man voted against the resolution to fire Gates. by Doio-fc. ’Scd to .uticA*^? to separate two pcuuions of animal shelter director and planning and zoning director, but his motion was defeated. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said after the meeting that be voted to fire Gates because of findings in the report and legal opinion that questioned Gales’ ability and capability of performing "a job. period." See GATES, continued on page 11 John Gates Cinema expansion plans approved again by DDA by David T. Young Editor Plans to tear down the historic Hastings Hotel to make way for the expansion of The Cinema movie theaters appear io be back on track. The Hastings Downtown Development Authority Wednesday approved two resolutions that helps clear the way for Cinema owners Harry and Debra Darcy to proceed with their project, erecting a new building and expanding the number of theater screens from two to four. The DDA earlier had recommended the City Council aprove th? project, but council May 9 expressed reservations about lack of control of the project and lack of assurance that financial backing would come through. However, two resolutions drawn up by City Attomet James Fisher and approved by the DDA Board apparently will take care of those concerns. "We needed to refine the motion so the council will feel more comfortable with the recommendation (for the project)." Fisher told the DDA Board. "I think these resolutions would satisfy the council as to their concerns discussed at their last meeting. ’ The first resolution determines that because of the Hastings Hotel’s advanced state of disrepair, demolition is the best solution. The aging structure is more than 100 years old. and city officials said recent winters have taken a toll on the abandoned hotel. The second resolution transfers the hotel property to the Dorcys, specifically for their plans to expand their business. It also calls for the city to enter into a development agreement with the couple to specify conditions and the resolution states that transfer of the site is contingent on the Dorcys demonstrating to the DDA and City Council that they have sufficient financial resources to complete their plans. Part of the second resolution reads: "Transfer of the site will occur simultaneously with the closing of any loan necessary to finance the project. The Downtown Development Authority will retain a lein on the project in the amount of the Downtown Development Authority's investment in the site until an occupancy permit is issued to the Dorcys. such lein to be subordinate to the redevelopment financing to be obtained by the Dorcys The DDA Board already has committed about S70.000 to the project by offering to pay for the hotel s demolition Bids alearedy arc being sought for that work. See CINEMA continued, page 2 Zillions of Trilliums... A wet spring has blessed trillium lovers in Barry County with an abundance of this large flowered member of the lily family These trilliums in this woodland patch being enjoyed by the children of Mary and Scott Hodges of Hastings, are native to the United States, Canada and Asia. There are 25 different varieties in the trillium family. The large flowered trillium bears one flower on each individual stem with three leaves. Young Hannah Hodges touches a load which her brother. Daniel, found beneath the leaves under the trilliums as the children of Scott and Mary Hodges enjoy a walk in the woods near their Yeckley Road home. The children are. left to right; Daniel. 8. Jennifer. 12. Hannah 13 months. Melissa. 11. and Nathaniel. 6. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 19. 1994 LANDFILL continued from page 1 The committee will bold another meeting at 1:30 p.m. Friday. May 20. at Hastings High School to take public comment to ac­ commodate those who could not attend the evening meeting The other counties involved in the amendment arc Allegan. Calhoun. Clinton. Eaton. Ionia. Kalamazoo. Kent. Jackson. In­ gham. Montcalm. Ottowa and Van Buren. The landfill is owned by Anthony Soave from Detroit. and is pan of a large group of News Briefs: Hastings graduate K-State provost Elizabeth A. Unger, a 1957 graduate of Hastings High School, has been nam­ ed vice provost for academic services and technology and dean of continuing education at Kansas State University She will coordinate the general areas of voice, video, computing and continu­ ing education Unger, whose appointment is effective Aug. 18. succeeds Robert Kruh. who retired in January after 27 years with the university. Unger came to K-State in 1966 as chief programmer at the university’s computing center She was assistant, associate and acting director of the center, now known as the computing and network service*. She was appointed assistant professor of mathematics in 1969. was assistant professor of statistics, associate pro­ fessor of computing and information sciences and was named professor in 1982 She earned a bachelor’s degree in engineering and a master's degree in mathematics from Michigan State University and a doctorate m computer science from the University of Kansas Unger and her husband. Samuel, have three adult children. Her parents are Merrill and Lillian Buschlen of Lansing Memorial Day parade planned The annual Memorial Day parade in Hastings will be held at 10 a.m. Mon­ day. May 30. starting from the comer of Boltwood and Slate Street The parade will follow the usual route west on State Street to Broadway, slopp­ ing al the courthouse to place wreaths on monuments, then north on Broadway to Tyden Park and the Civil War monumem. to the Broadway bridge, where a wreath will be placed in the Thomapple River and then west to Riverside Cemetery. where there will be memorial services to honor those who have served m the military. Anyone who wants to march in the parade is invited to do so. Seoul groups are particularly welcome For more information, call the Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 of the American Legion at 945-4973. Candidate plans piano concert Barry County Commissioner Mark Doster will have a one-hour piano con­ cert at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Parish House of the Emnv.nuel Episcopal Church. 315 W Center St. Doster, a Republican, will perform for an hour at the piano as a fund-raiser for his campaign for 87th District State Representative Hastings woman wins state award Merna Wolfe of Hastings has been named Volunteer Club Woman of the Year by the General Federation of Women’s Clubs-Michigan. The award was presented during the General Federation of Women’s Clubs’ 99th annual convention in Flint Wolfe was president of the Hastings Women’s Club from 1989-91 and now is the club’s chaplain She also is second vice president of the Southwest District of the GFWC. Much of her volunteer work has been with Pennock Hospital. Peace Com­ munity Church and the women’s club. She and Lucille Hecker, president of the Hastings Women’s Club, attended the convent ion Binder Park seeks to 'double the zoo* Binder Park Zoo of Bank Creek Wednesday hunched its $12.75 million fund-raising drive to "Double the Zoo.” Bob Tower and John Brumley, co­ chairmen of the business division of the drive, said that more than $10 million already has been raised from regional foundations, major corporations and special donors. Zoo officials now are asking local businesses and individuals to contribute to the zoo’s growth plans They seek cash gifts, multi-year pledges, gift of appreciated securities, gifts mat­ ched by employers and family commcm morative options. Plans call for the zoo to expand its educational facilities, gain access to a wetlands area, enlarge the picnic and recreational areas and to introduce a dramatic new venture The Wilds of Africa." companies that includes predominately waste management businesses in the state Another matter scheduled to be discussed by the solid waste planning committee, an amendment to change the solid waste plan, drew no attention or public comment at the meeting. That change in the solid waste plan would allow Pitsch Companies to receive special waste such as demolition debris and contam­ inated soils from Barry County into its landfill in Ionia County. New patient rooms OK'd for Pennock Pennock Hospital's certificate of need application for expar >ion and renovation of the Surgical Medical patient rooms has been approved by the Michigan Department of Public Health. The nearly $4 million project will in­ clude 11.795 square feet of new space and 17.292 square feet of renovation. The three-story addition to the east side will provide new, large semi-private rooms with shower facilities for each room. The first floor of the addition will house occupational medicine and ad­ ministrative space Also included is a new connecting corridor from the Physi­ cian Center to the hospital that will pro­ vide wheelchair access. The renovation will eliminate all ex­ isting patient rooms on the cast side, which will become central nursing and support services More private rooms will be added and all four bed wards will be eliminated The exterior will match that recently completed Financing for the project will be through low-interest Michigan Hospital Finance Authority bonds. Architectural and engineering plans should be completed in August, with construction expected to begin this September. The entire project will take about two years to complete, with all the required phasing to maintain operation while under construction. Motorcycle Safety Show is Saturday A Motorcycle Safety Show will be held Saturday. May 21. from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Plumb’s Market in Hastings. The Yankee Springs Wings. Chapter L2 of the Gold Wings Road Riders Association, will sponsor the show. Members will be on hand to answer questions and display their touring motorcycles and camping trailers. The members also offer raffle ticket* with a grand prize of a new $15,000 Gold Wing motorcycle. Proceeds wjll be used to help support the Make A Wish Foundation. Cathy Williamson joins race for representative of the 87th District Cathy Williamson of Middleville has an­ nounced her candidacy for 87th District Slate Representative The district covers all of Barry County and • he western half of Ionia County A real estate agent with the Miller Real Estate Co . Williamson, a Republican, served on the Barry County B<Kird of Commissioners from 1984 to 1988. representing Thornapple and Yankee Springs .ownships She also served on the Barry - Eaton District Health Department Board, the Southwest Michigan Commission on Aging Board, the Joint Economic Development Committee. Barry County Substance Abuse Board. Plann mg and Zoning Committee and the Solid Waste Oversite Committee She was on the Fifth District Committee on the Barry County Republican Committee and was chairwoman of the Calhoun-Barry Growth Alliance and of CINEMA.. .continued from page 1 The Dorcys Wednesday said that with passage of the resolutions they didn t expect any problems with First America, die bank they're working with on the project Both resolutions passed without opposition Wednesday, as did a third resolution, which was to present the recommendations to the City Council at its next meeting Monday. May 23. The Hastings Hotel has been a fixture for a long time in the Hastings downtown area, across from the historic Barry County courthouse. However, it recent years, the structure deteriorated Just before it was closed, it provided shelter to Department of Social Services clients. The DDA included the hotel tn its most recent plans for giving the Hastings downtown a facelift. Several developers came forward with ideas to renovate the structure, but they fell through. Two developers attempted to formulate plans to have the hotel demolished to make way for a Country Inn That plan was approved by the DDA last winter, but it didn't get off the ground because of a lack of parking. The DDA Board, finally coming to the conclusion that the aging building can't be saved, decided last month to award the project to the Dorcys. who say their movie business is thriving and will continue to attract customers to the downtown business district. the Personnel Committee on the County Board Williamson served as executive director of the Barry County I mted Way from 1989 to 1984 and was responsible for administration, fund-raising, financial management, program developmcni. publu relations and coordina­ tion of volunteet activities. She also had involvement with the Barry Community Resource Network, the 1 -ending into the "90s Leadership Training program, the United Way of Michigan Public Affans Committee and was treasurer of the Barry County Fulunng Committee In her work as a real estate agent, she was with REMAX Brokers from 1987 to 1989 and Buehler Realty from 1975 to 1987 She is a 1979 graduate of the Real Estole Institute, with only 3 percent of all real estate personnel holding this distinction, and in 1981 earned the designation of certified residential specialist, with only I percent earning that honor She was president and Realtor Associate of the Year with the Grand Rapids Association of Realtors, served as chairwoman and was Realtor Associate of the Year with the Michigan Association of Realtors Political Affairs, was federal district coordinator for the National Association of Realtors, and was chairwoman and is a life member of the Realtors Political Action Committee In community activities. Williamson was president of the Middleville Women's Club, was in the Middleville Rotary Club on the World Flag Committee, was blood hank chairwoman and is a seven-gallon bl<Mxi donor with the Barry County Red Cross, chaired the County Cancer Society drive, was guild chairwoman and religious education coordinator with St Augustine Church, was Cathy Williamson involved with parent and band booster ac­ tivities with Thornapple Kellogg schools, and is a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church "I have entered the 87th State House, as I consider my record of community serv ice and leadership makes me a strong contender in the race. " she said in announcing her candidacy " As a County Commissioner. I’ve learned a great deal about public service As Barry County United Way Executive Director. I’ve gained an awareness of the communities' social needs Lastly, as a realtor. I’m con­ cerned with the homeowners’ needs " Williamson and her husband. Don. have four children and one grandson Nashville Council loses 2 members The Nashville Village Council has two openings, with the resignations of two members. Jeff Beebe and Dirk Meersma both resigned earlier this month, following the resignation earlier this year of Sue VanDerske Beebe, who has served on the council for two years, resigned May 12 because of "job opportunities outside of the Nashville area." His term was to expire in March 1995 Meersma was elected Iasi March to a two-year term, but is stepping down already because of health problems. Anyone interested in serving on the Nashville council may call the village clerk at 852-9544. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray reads a proclamation honoring the 75th anniversary of the Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post No. 45 while Commander Glenn Ainslie (left) and Petoskey Mayor Jeremy Wills look on. Two of America's top 100 small towns have exchange Organic gardening seminar scheduled Barry County Master Gardeners will be host for a seminar on organic garden­ ing at 7 p.m. Wednesday. May 25, at the Cooperative Extension Service office in the new Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St. Area Master Gardener Patti Oakland will talk about her experience, and research on nine years of organic gardening in Hastings. Mike Hum­ phries. another Master Gardener, will finish the seminar with a presentation on his experiences with beneficial insects The seminar is free and open to the public. Those who plan to attend can register by May 20 by calling 948-4862. Historical Society to learn of buttons The Barry County Historical Society will have its next meeting at 7:30 tonight (Thursday. May 19) at the Dowling Public Library, just off M-37 on Dowl­ ing Road. The building was home to a United Methodist Church, which dates back to 1872. The program will be presented by Debra Wisniewski, president of West Michigan Buttoneerv who will talk about "Button Bug."" which will include many examples of buttons made of brass, pearl, glass and hard rubber, and other materials She will discuss the difference bet­ ween old buttons, collectible buttons and others, and how to clean and display them. She also will give information about button clubs and shows. All meetings, programs and events of the Historical Society are open to the public Two of Michigan's three cities that made a list of top 100 small communities in the U.S. exchange mayors Thursday and Friday. Hastings welcomed Mayor Jeremy Wills, City Manager George Korthauer and other officials from the City of Petoskey. The visiting group attended the traditional flag-raising ceremony Thursday morning at City Hall and then went on tours of such lo­ cal places of interest as the industrial incuba­ tor. the downtown ■‘Streetscape."" Tyden Park and the new water treatment plant On Friday, local and visiting officials gathered for the annual Michigan Week lun­ cheon. sponsored by the Exchange Club. Mabel Boyion was presented with the Book of Golden Deeds award for her volunteer ac­ tivities on behalf of the Community Action Agency, the Hastings Public Library. St. Rose Church and School. Love Inc. and Thomapple Manor. Wills told the luncheon gathering. "We certainly have been made to feel welcome." Hastings officials will visit Petoskey in early June. The other Michigan city included in the "hot 100" small communities noted by author Norman Crampton is Houghton. The flag is raised by local American Legion members Art Cook and Pete McGoon Members of the Hastings High School band played John Phillip Sousa s 'Stars and Stripes Forever- at the ceremony I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1994 — Page 3 Shellie Schantz is outstanding business student at Hastings High Middleville teen hurt in brush with deer The driver of this car was injured Friday morning when he Nt a deer and several trees on Buehler Road. Joshua R. Baldry. 18. of 6754 Stimson Road. Middleville, was driving south on Buehler near Sisson Road at 10 a.m. when he hit the deer, troopers at the state police post in Hastings report Baldry continued south but drove off the roadway, they said. He knocked down a tree that was six inches in diameter and came to rest after hitting some other trees. Baldry. who was not wearing a saU belt, was hurt and was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. He was ticketed for speeding, troopers said Shellie Schantz has been selected as the outstanding business student of Hastings High School of 1994 She is the daughter of Micheal and Sarah Schantz, of Hastings. Schantz has taken the following business classes at Hastings High School: Introduction to Business. Keyboarding. Business La*. Computer Applications for Business, and Business Services and Technology She served as the 1993-1994 president fo the local chapter of Business Professionals of America and 1992-93 vice president She at­ tended the National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America held in Cincinnati in 1992. She placed in three regional competitions, and received her Ex­ ecutive (local) and Diplomat (regional) Torch awards, recognizing her service and leader­ ship She has been honored as Exchange Club Student of the Month and has also participated in SIBUS (Students in Business). Business Olympics and Wizards of Wall Street. Schantz plans to attend Davenport College Shellie Schantz has been selected as the outstanding business student for 1993-94 at Hastings High School. of Business to study sales/marketing or ad­ ministrative management She received Davenport College s Trustee s Scholarship, and a Business Professionals of America Scholarship to Johnson and Wales University. Schantz has been employed by Hastings Public Library for more than 2 years. She was selected by the business teachers of the Hastings High School Business Education Department, including Elben Black. Mary Dawson, and Patrick Purgicl. She was chosen based on her business interest, scholarship, plans for the future, and potential for her business career. Hastings schools study 1st budget under reform plan by Jean Gallup The first financial plan under a new system of providing funds to schools in Michigan was explained by Superintendent Carl Schoe&sel to the Hastings Board of Education Monday. Next year, all sources of revenue for Hastings Schools will add up to $5,069 for each student in the system, and the administration will add seven new positions, including five teachers. An increase of $2.2 million in funding over last year comes with "a lot of strings." Scboessel said, because much of the increase will go to pay for social security and pension payments for the staff and other "categorical" budget items that have in the past not been pan of the state's allocation. Of the $2.2 million increase. $1 million will be required for social security and pension payments, and another $640,000 in state aid loans, plus interest, will be shown as income, be said. Revenues are expected to total $18,677,717.56 and expenditures $18, 598.507.36 for the 1994-95 school yew. be repot tod. He pointed out that while the budget was formed with input from the staff and community members, it did cot include many recommendations because of lack of financial support from the state and past failed bond issues. A part-time assistant principal for Central Elementary is needed, as well as a computer system at the elementary schools similar to the one now in use to store student information and arrange schedules at tbe high school and middle school, he said. The administration also is looking for an off-site location for alternative education and tbe suspension program. Scboessel later said tbe new financial plan was a "good news-bad news" situation. The good news is with more stable funding, tbe administration will be able to try some new things and provide new services, such as elementary library aides, something officials have wanted for some time. In addition, a small increase in the fund balance will be shown in next year's budget. FACES OF THE FUTURE But the bad news is tbe fund balance of $328^X8.98. while an increase, is not very much in reserve with an $18.6 million budget. Scboessel said. School financial advisers recommend a fund balance of from 5 to 10 percent of tbe total budget, be said, and Hastings school officials face "the real fear of running ourselves short: that the fund balance is not large enough." Tbe board received detailed copies of the proposed budget and is expected to adopt it at its June board meeting. In other business, tbe board: • Heard an explanation of system goals and school improvement plans for tbe academic year 1994-95, with an eye to approving them in June. • Approved the graduation of 190 seniors, including three foreign exchange students, at tbe June 3 commencement. Scboessel reported that 185 will receive at least one state endorsement and 149 have earned all three state endorsements. • Approved graduation for 22 adult education students at a June 5 ceremony, with nine receiving state endorsem-nts on their diplomas. • Appointed several citizens to the adult and community education, vocational education. Chapter I. gifted and talented, family life education and food services programs. Supported by state and federal funds, those programs must have citizer involvement by law. Scboessel said. • Set a budget bearing for Monday. June 6. at 7:30 p.m. at the vocal music room ot tbe Hastings Middle School. • Appointed election inspectors and se their rates of pay for tbe June 13 annua school election. • Adopted a policy change adding Qm words "board of education members" u " non-discrimin at ion-sexual harassment’ policy covering the school. The Vordinj now covers virtually everyone who works services or attends Hastings schools. • Approved several personnel changes an student trips. Building A Quality Family Facility for the People of Our Region and the Animals of the World! The Double The Zoo plan is an exciting project that will double the physical size of Binder Park Zoo At the heart of the plan is the Wilds of Africa featuring a 50-acre African adventure with giraffes, cheetahs, rhinoceros, and other African species, as well as a tram and camel rides (opening 1998) The Conservation Education Center will encompass a hands-on lab and live animal exhibits to Join Us! 1 add excitement to learning (opening 1995) The Michigan Wetlands Encounter Trail featuring a 3,000-foot boardwalk trail through a portion of the beautiful wetland areas of Binder Park will teach and excite people about our native wildlife (opening 1997) Education and conservation programming will also be dramatically expanded Binder Park Zoo. 7400 Division Drive, Battle Creek. Ml (616) 979-1351 1-94 exit 100. then 3 miles south on Beadle Lake Road �Let's not let Barry County become a dumping ground 7b What is physician's assistant's proper role? To The Editor: This is to inform, as well as. I hope, to he informed, in regards to the Pennock Occupa­ tional Medicine Department a department that is a service headed by a PAC. which I believe is a physician's assistant A physician's assistant aids a physician in treating an injured person, this is to take some of the work load off doctors and get workrelated injured people back to their jobs. A very good idea, an excellent concept, if this were tl»c case I do questions this procedure when a person is injured at work, is sent there, given a plan of recovery, medication and physical exer­ cises without the concerns of the injured per­ son or the consultation of a physician On Nov 8. 1993. a person was injured (neck) at work, and had meds given, and physical therapy was done until Jan. 10. 1994 There was no improvement and the patient was somewhat worse Patient then had low back pain and was concerned since he had told this PAC about his back when he first went to him in November He had told hm who the doctor was who had taken care of it since 1986 Or or about Jan 8. after a PT appointment, the patient returned home to find his leg. weren't working right and his pain was from the head to his tail bone. On Jan. 13 he was told to have bed rest for a week When he returned home a message was on his answering machine that he was to report to work the following Monday This was less than two hours after he was put on bed rest It seems the human resources person called the PAC and said there was a sit-down job for this patient, and the PAC faxed a return to work order without even asking the patient how he felt about it. The patient went to work to find no job there for him. He was made to wait from 9 a.m. until 1:15 for a human resource person to personally tell him he could leave. The patient then called the doctor s offices that had prescribed his medicine to find out what was going on with him. All three doctors knew nothing about this patient The patient confronted the PAC about who the doctorw as he was consulting and was told this PAC had been making all the decisions, and he had not even talked to the back doctor, either He used the name of the doctors on his meds, without consultation with them The patient then re­ quested a spine doctor and even though he had a name of one. this PAC sent him to a dif­ ferent one. This made the patient very uneasy This doctor ordered an MR1 right a way He found two herniated discs in his neck and one in the lower back, one irritating the spinal chord. Two months of continual treatment and no progress with the PAC. yet in two weeks a spine doctor located the problem and was working with and listening to the injured person My concern is. have our doctors given the PAC the authority to treat, prescribe drugs and use their names so recklessly? Has the PAC become a puppet for human resource people who are trying to save a dime at the ex­ pense of both the physical and mental well be­ ing of the employee, who has been employed for them for 26 years? Why were we allowed to believe that there was a physician being consulted? How can a human resource person falsely claim to have a job to PAC? Why didn't PAC call the patient before allowing him to endure such pain and suffering? How many people are being deceived, misinformed and sent back to work too early 9 1 cannot believe Pennock Hospital or the doctors are aware of this kind of thing going on. Pennock has always stood for honesty, progress and true caring for the people of our community. What is going on? What is the PAC's responsibilities and what are ours? Did you know insurance companies who you pay to cover your expenses if you are disabled do not recognize a PAC unless he is working directly with a physician. So who is responsible for this payment? You got it. the patient! Cheri Tyrrell Hastings County shouldn't be a dumping ground To The Editor: I'm against the proposed expansion of the landfill Having attended the committee meetings and listened to the detailed verbal/visual presentation by City Waste Management, in the final analysis, the proposed expansion ap­ pears to be good only for City Waste Manage­ ment's bottom line profit. In my opinion, we citizens of Barry County have little to gain and much to lose by this idea of being the dumping ground for 12 ocher sur­ rounding communities. We are being asked to sacrifice and desecrate a large portion of our community so that a Detroit-based company may show a profit. The only thing we have to gain is a paltry 20 cents per cubic yard of trash dumped into our county What's really absurd is that even the 20 cents basically is negated by the fact we will have to spend most of the money monitor­ ing the landfill to protect ourselves against it and the environmental labilities that come with it. In my opinion, we don't need or want a regional landfill within a mile of our county seat We don’t need to be gambling with the environmental future of our land We live in a beautiful place and we should pass that on to our children. Many other landfills have chosen not to have a landfill within their borders and they export their waste I believe, if at all possible. CORRECTION: Last week's Court News misidentified one of the charges against Jeffery L. Mitchell. 33. of Hastings. The charge was listed as conspiring to deliver methamphetamine; it was actually coospiring to deliver marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison or a $12,000 fine, or both. The charge was dismissed as part of a plea bargain with the county prosecutor’s office. Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since J856 each county should be responsible for its own waste. But I certainly don't think that Barry County should become tbe dumping ground so that some other county may remain beautiful os so that a corporation can make money. 1 urge everyone to contact their commis­ sioners and elected officials to voice their opi­ nions and demand they represent the voice of the people. If we. as the people of this com­ munity. do not act now. we and our posterity will have to live with the results and there will be no turning back Al Pandl Hastings The Editor: I attended last Thursday's "public input" meeting at Hastings High Schofol on the cur­ rent proposal submitted by current owners of the Barry County landfill, which is basically to expand the landfill in order to create a "regional landfill " The 13-member committee appointed to study the proposal, along with the Barry County Commissioners, and about l(K) Barry County citizens, were also in attendance As the meeting progressed, it became very evident to me that there has been a lot of work and effort put into the study of this proposal, both by the Planning Committee, as well as by the individual citizens who all took their turn to speak out on the issue (For the record, each individual citizen who addressed the Planning Committee, was opposed to the pro­ posal. as am I). However, as the meeting pro­ gressed. a few things I thought to be very im­ portant to this issue, some of which have been missing up to now-, began running thnnigh my mind First, why hasn't this been front page news in the newspaper and reported on our local radio stations? This proposal has the potential to affect just about every citizen in Barry County much more so than anything that has happened, or will nappen in a very long time Apparently. these meetings on the proposal to expand the dump (excuse me if I still refer to it as a dump from time to time, as old. oolitically incorrect terms are sometimes hard to forget), have been going on for quite some time, with very little press coverage to keep the public informed I don't know why this very important issue hasn’t been covered from the sun. but it certainly needs to be given more attention by the local media now! I think the mam reason we don't know much about what has transpired is that we have not been adquateiy informed by our media I trust that this situation will be corrected, and we will be kept completely informed on this issue. Second, it is my undenanding that throughout this whole process, the current owner of the landfill has had legal representa­ tion present at all meetings The Planning Commission has not had any legal representa­ tion. This seems to me to be a big mistake in the entire process. It is also my understanding that the Planning Commission may request legal representation at any time, by simply asking for it. This is a legitimate proposal, and as such, is a legally binding document, so it must be reviewed by legal counsel, should the Planning Commis­ sion decide to approve or deny the proposal. What are the legal implications involved in the proposal is rejected? What are they if the proposal is accepted? Third, this regional landfill will include 12 other counties adjacent to Barry, and they in­ clude Allegan, Kalamazoo and Kent counties, just to name a few. What effect will this have on local traffic? Enough trucks will have to be run back and forth between the other 12 coun­ ties, to dispose of the additional waste. This additional waste was said to be on the order of 700 tons per day! Il's going to take a lot of trucks to haul in -700 tons of other counties' trash per day. isn't it? Which roedx will they use? Probably Stale Routes 37. 43 and 79 io get to Hastings. But Friend of Court gender bias must end 7b The Editor: Fathers, take a s’? nd, and be heard. It's tune for Barry County Friend of the Court, and judges to either reform or take respon sibility of their actions In dealing with a child's life let's be aware of the realitv of a child's best interest and the child's emotional future. Because Dad's not around very much (every other weekend), what kind of a relationship is this for a child? The child has rights, and when does the FOC start looking at what is the best and real in­ terest for that child? Whoever invented that word "visitation" must have been in the FOC. It's your own flesh and blood, and the FOC tells you when you can visit them, and pick them up. What about what the child wants, and needs9 They might want to see Dad or Mom more than just every other weekend for only two days. Thai's about four days and nights out of a whole month. Yes. the blame can be put on tbe FOC Look at our children in the streets, and in our homes of today, of broken families The empathy of a child's father should be strongly looked at by the FOC. and the judges should refrain from looking at fathers as just pocketbooks. I've been in Barry County all my life and have dealt with the Fricud of the Court. Bias gender in the courts does exist. I would like tt know how many cases Barry County Fiiciid of the Court has now and what percentage of them awarded custody to the father. I’d like to know the record of the last five years of the same custody suits by the courts and about recommendation by the FOC Wouldn't you like to krow this as a parent, and how the FOC of Barry County has been running for years? This could happen to you. These people running the Friend of the Court need to reform, and get involved with our government and get things changed for the betterment of the child and parents As the system is today, the FOC has failed the children of broken homes and separations of na rents Dan Downing Ionia, Michigan 48846 Ionia Temporary Correctional Facility Public Opinion: Letters they will also use Chief Noonday Road. State Road (both county roads), and they will also learn about some of the other "shortcuts." such as Assyria Road and others Remember, hauling trash costs money. so cutting miles off the distance to the dump will save the trash haulers money' The trash truck traffic coming into Hastings will at the very least, multiply by a factor of 12! Don't you think that this will affect the wear and tear of our county roads’’ Barry County stands to "gam" 20 cents per cubic yard of waste which is "disposed" of at the proposed Barry County regional landfill Ap­ parently. it takes three cubic yards of solid waste to make a ton. So. Barry County will "realize" a grand total of about $120,000 per year, while the landfill grows by about 180.000 tons of other counties' waste per year. My. isn't that a good tradeoff? 1 see most, if not ail. of the $120,000 the county will receive going hack into road repair, and cleanup along the county roads from the debris blowing off the trash trucks, etc. It isn't worth accepting the regional land­ fill at any price! Fourth, what about the "dirty dozen" counties who must think this is a great idea, to be able to get nd of their solid waste in Barry County? They won't have to worry about a landfill for another 10 to 20 years now! Great for them, isn't? At last Thursday's public in­ put meeting, we heard from concerned Barry County residents stating that they were totally against it. and they all had very good reasons Did you know that this waste will basically be sealed into an airtight compartment underground, and it will not be able to deteriorate? 1 saw a gentleman on a TV show a whole back, who calls himself a "garboligist" (funny name, right?). He presented some core samples he had taken from closed landfills, and he displayed newspapers that dated back to the early 1950s. which still looked brand new. and had not even begun to decompose al all yet! What a legacy to leave our children and grandchildren! What about the underground water supply, which is located under Hastings and Barry County. We live over one of the largest aquifers in North America. Landfills have a nasty habit of leaking underground They all do it. it's nothing new But who is gong to monitor what goes into the landfill, especially when 12 additional counties start bringing their trash to Barry County? I may be mistaken, but I would venture to say that a good 80 percent of Barry County­ residents use wells to supply their daily drink­ ing water What will happen to the underground water supply when leaks develop? What will happen to our lakes in Barry County9 We may not be one of the wealthiest counties in West Michigan, but we are certainly rich with beautiful lakes, riven and streams. 1. for one. want to keep tliem as pollution free as possible for future genera­ tions to enjoy. Property values, what will happen to them if we have a regional landfill here in Barry County? They certainly won't go up. will they? Who wants to pay top dollar to purchase a home in the same county as a regional land­ fill? We all want to maintain our property values, not and m the future What about your children and their well being9 Do we want to give up what we have here in Barry County for 20 cents per cubic yard? (Maybe we'll make it into the "Top 100 Best Landfills List." if this proposal is accepted ) Seriously, please write or call your Barry County Commissioners and let them know how you feel about this, especially die reasons why. Also, please make every effort to attend the last public input meeting Friday. May 20. at 1:30 p.m. at the Hastings High School lec­ ture hall. We can still do something to prevent this proposal from being accepted, so be there' These a«r just a few of the reasons why 1 oppose the proposed regional landfill. Let’s keep Barry County as clean and safe for Barry County residents as we can. I don't think anyone who lives in Barry County really wants the county to become a dumping ground for at least 12 ocher counties, do you? Roland LaFontaine Hastings Editor’s Note: We take issue with the state­ ment about lack of press coverage Front-page stories about the landfill have appeared in the Banner periodically for some time. Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald R lag la, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington L.C 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716. Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton. Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth ■louse Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Rucm 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517)3734)793. State Representative Bob Bandar. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What about assisted suicide? Dr. Jack Kevorkian was in Grand Rapids last Sunday evening, promoting a statewide petition drive for legalizing physician-assisted suicide. He hopes to gel the question on the ballot for the November election. 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Tammy Drake, Nashville: Darwin Oswald, Hastings: Warren Thomas, Dixon, BL: Dr. Vera Morkovin Dehon: "I'm against that. God created us to live as long as He desired." “I don't go for it. I don't think it's right." “I'm not really wild about it. I think only God has the nght to choose the “No, I don't believe in it, someone taking their own fife." "I don't think the stale should get involved. It should be between the doctor and the patient." "I think it ought to be allowed. I’m a physician." death penalty." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 19. 1994 — Page 5 Communication from... Letters fumahedb\ To The Editor: Plan early for a secure retirement return If your savings are earning a low rate of return, and you cannot increase your deposits, you might consider moving your retirement account to an investment offering a higher return If you have a long time before retirement, study the benefits of start.ng ear ly Remember, the earlier you begin, the - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Company Change 53’/. AT&T 39s/. Ameritech 53V. Anheuser-Busch 46Vi Chrysler 66’/. Clark Equipment 21s/. CMS Energy Coca Cola 407i 667. Dow Chemical 617. Exxon 147. Family Dollar 597. Ford 547. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 197i 31 Hastings Mfg. 607. IBM 50s/. JCPenney 437. Johnson & Johnson 157. Kmart 50s/. Kellogg Company 607. McDonald's 477­ Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 17’6 19s/. Spartan Motors 2972 Upjohn $381.00 Gold 5.51 Silver 3720.61 Dow Jones 311.000,000 Volume Hastings' new best kept secret has to be Pennock Hospital s new O B unit if you arc parents and are concerned about your baby's care and your health, stop worry ­ ing Pennock Hospital's O B unit will most likely meet or exceed your expectations My wife recently gave birth to a beautiful baby boy While we were there, the newly remodeled birthing rooms gave us a warm feeling of being right at home, as well as a real secure feeling of getting professional health care The nurses in the O.B unit arc incredibly caring, sensitive, professional and perceptive They are continually in the rooms meeting their patient's needs, and I might add. the care extends out to the family members who are + 7. + 7. + ’/. + ’/. +2 + 27. -27. +2 + 27. + 7. -7. -7. —’/a + 2.10 + .22 -64.20 $1,000 Saved Per Year — Before Taxes Starting Age present as well They seem to really love their jobs, and out of this love stems tremendous dedication to meeting all needs, no matter how r ational they may seem The care we received from Dr Oscar DeGoa was outstanding from the onset of pregnancy, during the actual birth, and with our current aftercare I. personally. was very impressed with his bedside manner, his com­ munication skills and his willingness to keep family members informed The small town of Hastings is to be com­ mended for supporting such a fine health care facility Timothy James Hastings Collie statue stolen from cemetery To The Editor: Amount of Capital al Age 65 I would like readers to know of the person or persons who stole a cement statue of a col­ lie dog from the Cedar Creek Cemetery in Hope Township on or around May 13. The statue weighed about 250 pounds and special markings to be identifed by It was placed near my father s grave because be lov­ ed collie dogs It was one of my dad s only possessions left on this earth He lost his battle with cancer in November 1992 He suffered a great deal and to have someone violate him now is more than any of us, his family, can bear We've lost Dad. and to have his last posses­ sion stolen from him. someone who cannot fight back, that’s sick? We should honor the dead, not steal from them I wonder what what how thieves would feel if this was their loved one and someone did this to them Taking from the dead is the most disgusting thing that any person could do How can they live with themselves'’ We have to pray for the ones who did this because they haven’t gotten away with anything. They may not pay for it now. but sooner or later, they will. Do we have to lock the gates of the cemetery to protect the dead s last posses­ sions. what few there are'’ Everyone who reads this has lost a loved one. and I’m sure this would anger them. too. We've got to do something. If not. what next? I'm begging of those who stole the statue — please bring it back to my father’s grave, no questions asked Diana Gates Middleville Unsigned day care letter unwelcome To the Editor: There has been a recent flurry of comments about unlicensed day care providers I am sure some complaints arc justified, but. this is a story of an outrageous complaint filed with the Kalamazoo Department of Social Services by way of an unsigned letter This letter contains a list of names of people in this county who are accused of providing unlicensed day care. My mother’s name appears on this list. My mother is a terminally ill cancer patient under Hospice care She does have her daughter and family living there. They have a 4 year old. Does this constitute unlicensed day care? I think not I would like to know why any Social Ser­ vices Dept would followup on an unsigned complaint I would also like to know why the "compiainer" did not have the guts to sign the complaint If they want to complain, they should at least check their facts first My mother had emotional distress she did not need (You can’t ignore a letter from Social Services because you can get a monetary fine and/or 90 days in jail.) To the compiainer: save yourself time and energy and keep your nose in your own back yard. My mother as well as other people on your “iiat" may not be guilty of what you just presume Lee Ann Hunter (not afraid to sign!) Hastings 25 $120,800 $259,057 $442393 $767,091 30 90.320 172317 271.024 431,663 35 66,439 113383 164,494 241333 Stories in the paper were unfair 40 47.727 73,106 98347 133334 To The Editor: 45 33.066 45.762 57375 72.052 50 21,579 27,152 31.772 37,280 55 12,578 14,487 15,937 17349 60 5.526 5.867 6.105 6,353 Source: David L. Babson Home Health Care Director Local agency needs motivated R.N. to help develop, implement, and direct a home care ■ program. Good salary, benefits. NICK SMITH Pennock's new OB unit praiseworthy Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas & Co. One of the best reasons to start a retirement program early in that the more time you have until retirement, the less money you must deposit to build your nest egg. Unfortunately, many younger adults find it difficult to establish a regular savings program However, even people who do save regular ly for retirement often settle for the lowest returns instead of learning about other invest ment options Starting late and earning low returns can be two mistakes that rob you of a comfortable retirement Tbe table illustrates how time and return can be either your best friend or your worst enemy. First, let’s look at the importance of earning a good rate of return on your retire­ ment savings At age 25. if an investor begins contributing SI.000 a year to an investment compounding at IO percent, she could retire with $442,593 That is a reasonable goal, considering 10 percent is in line with historic trends in the stock market if that same 25-year-old deposited the same amount in an investment earning only 5 per­ cent. her retirement savings would amount to $120,800 — more than $300,000 less than is she had earned 10 percent Five percent is on­ ly slightly less than historic returns of long­ term corporate or government bonds Ob viously, selecting investments with the highest returns, within the limits of your risk tolerance, can make a big difference in your retirement Time is just as important as returns. A 35-year-old who deposits $ 1.000 a year in an investment compounding at 10 percent will have $164,494 al age 65. But if he waits until age 45 to begin depositing the same amount earning the same return, his retirement fund will grow to only $57,275 by age 65 Even at a 5 percent return, waiting can be costly. As the table shows, a 30-year-old depositing $1,000 a year at 5 percent will have $90,320 at age 65. If he waits until he's 50. he'll only have $21,579 The table can be a useful tool m planning your retirement Use it as a guide to project your retirement nest egg using various rates of CONGRESSMAN The stones that you wrote about me in these papers were unfair and all one sided I can't believe how things like this could be written before I was tned The way you had it written, you had me guilty because of all the false information this girl gave. I was greatly looked down on a criminal and the bad guy. Why didn't you write about her history? By looking at the police reports and the transcripts, anyone could see the false in­ formation that she gave At the time of my arrest 1 was treated very rudely. My son. Travis, was with me at the time. He was very confused and afraid. I. Michael R Thompson did not do these horri­ ble things, nor will I ever. I want the public to know this and how un­ fair the media was to me If not for the understanding and counseling of my friends, family and pastors 1 could not have made it through all of this mess. Michael Thompson. Grand Ledge Editor's Note — Il was reported that charges against Thompson were dismissed in court. Give the gift of Local NEWS! Subscribe to The BANNER • 945-9554 SSI abuses must be cured Last week. I held a press conference with seven other House Republicans to announce a welfare reform effort to reduce abuse in the Supplemental Security Income (SSI I program This effort would eliminate SSI benefits for most non-U S citizens, replace cash benefits with special vouchers for children, and Mop subsidizing alcohol and drug abuse by "disabled' addicts According to the Con gressional Budget Office, these reforms would save around $16 billion over the next five years This year. 700.000 non-U S citizens will receive SSI benefits, a drastic increase from previous years At a time when the govern­ ment is running huge budget deficits, we muM set clear priorities for spending By providing benefits to non-U S C’tizens. we encourage more people to enter the country w ithout plans to support themselves Concerned taxpayers first brought to my at­ tention the abuse in the SSI program for children The SSI law and a 1990 Supreme Court interpretation allow some children, in­ cluding slow learners or those with behavioral problems, to receive up to $460 per child per month in cash bene fits There arc Mime parents "coaching" their children on how to act like slow learners in order to receive benefits Can you imagine parents encourag­ ing their children to act "dumb" m school to get classified as "age-inappropriate" so they could get SSI checks? I began exploring this issue last year, introduced a bill in February, and put language in this year's budget instruc­ ting the House Ways and Means Committee to investigate this abuse. The new comprehen­ sive proposal would convert children's cash payments to vouchers that parents could use to get medical equipment or treatment for their children. The number of alcoholics and addicts draw­ ing SSI benefits has doubled in the last year alone. Apparently, word of easy money is get­ ting around Most alarming is that taxpayers are subsidizing drug abuse by giving cash in­ definitely to addicts which they often use to buy more alcohol or drugs. In addition to re­ quiring drug tests, the legislation we introduc­ ed would allocate a portion of the benefits to states and localities to serve as "represen­ tative payees," hold the money for the ad­ dicts, and ensure their participation m treat­ ment programs SSI disability benefits have become more sought after as many states have done away with their general assistance pro­ grams, making it difficult for able-bodied in­ dividuals on the streets or just getting out of prison to qualify for welfare benefits At the press briefing, we heard stones about inmates being advised as they left prison that abusing alcohol or drugs was a way they could become certified as "disabled." and receive govern­ ment benefits. Not only is this a waste of tax­ payer money, it gives them an incentive to abuse alcohol and drags, reducing the possibility that they will become productive members of society This year, total payments to SSI beneficiaries will total $23.9 billion. With our national debt expected to grow another 38 percent over the next five years under the President's budget. Congress must reduce spending. Mandatory interest payments on the debt and entitlements make up two-thirds of federal spending, and cannot be exempt from budget cuts if we arc to stop mortgaging our children’s futures. SSI and ocher welfare pro­ grams are Mime of the most abused entitle­ ment programs We can save a lot of hardearned tax dollars with a little bit of common sense. Send resume to Home Health Care, P.O. Box 1001, Ionia, Ml 48846 e oe Secretary Needed for New Home Health Care Program. Part time for summer to increase to full time. Flexible, good people skills a must. Send resume to Home Health Care, P.O. Box 1001, Ionia, Ml. 48846 tot CHIROPRACTIC FOR BETTER HEALTH ■v d DR. EUGENE CURTISS - ---------------------------------------- CHIROPRACTOR----- SATURDAY ONLY! ALL STOAES OPEN 9AM Pick up your candy bar while supplies last. 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The writing on Sherrow s award recounts the events of that morning and says. "Mr. Shenow's quick thinking and reaction, while disregarding his own safety, very likely saved the lives of the vehicle's two occupants." Sherrow also received a letter of congratulations from Col. Michael D Robinson, director of the Michigan Slate Police. After the ceremony. Sherrow and the others were given a tour of the Northville post and the crime lab they have there. "It was really interesting. They've got some gtxxl technology.” Sherrow said. Sherrow and three friends went to Detroit on New Year's Eve to ailcnd a concert at the Detroit State Fair Coliseum. Before midnight, though, the group decided to go to another concert al Saint Andrew's Hall. The group got lost while driving on 1-75 and was still wandering around when the clock struck the new year. Not a minute later. Sherrow and his friends came upon the scene of a car accident. Sherrow said they saw a Trans Am that had crashed against the guard rail "The whole front of it was on fire." he said. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* at 6U0 Powell Rd . 1 mile eau of Hastings Eldon Grubb Pastor 374-1357 Rus Saner. Pastor Ementus. 945-9224 Sends? Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m - Bible Classes for ai! ages. 10.40 a m - Morning Worship. 6 p rr. - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p m - Bible Study. and youth groups THORNAPPLE valley WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Chu*rh office phone 948 2544 Sunday worship 8 30 a m and 10.15 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all rersices Bring the whole family INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948 4045 Sunday Services 9 30 a m . Bible School. 10:30 a m . Morning Worship; 6 00 p.m Evening Worship, 7:00 p.m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location - 623 3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a.m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Rainbows or J.J Bible Quiz (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study No age limits HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Re* Jim Foi. pastor phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cocan., choir director Sun­ day monung: 9:45 a.m . Sunday School. 11:00a.m . Morning Wor­ ship. 7: IS p m . Youth Fellowship. 6:00 p.m . Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 700 p.m Wednesday HASTINGS AREA QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m . Worship II a m . After School Special Wcdnesdav ,4pm P O Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mau 4 30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m and 11 15 a m . Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 pm HASTINGS SE5ENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center number is 945 2361 Sau-day services arc Sabbath School at 9 20a m (for all ages, adults and children) and Wor ship Service al 11:00 a.m. Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7.00-8:00 p.m Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Mon­ days and Wednesday*. 9 00-12 00 noon. Donation* of clothing in good, clean condition arc accepted only during above hour* If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Cotts Grove Road Pastor Ben Hernng 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30; Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8 00 p m. the youths meet al the church, bring a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a.m and II 00 a.m . Sunday School. 9 45 a m 4 H meet* Mondays. 6:30 p m to 8 00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p.m at Delores Gasper*. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Men s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewi* « 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHVRCH. 309 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 a m . Worship 1100 a.m.. Evening Ser­ vice 6 00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7:00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 1000 a m . Wor ship 11 00 a m . Evening Service at 6: 00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a.m E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 KXM Ke*m Shockey Senior Pastor James R Barren Asst Pauor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Classes for all ages. I TOO a.m. Morning Worship Sennet. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 6 00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p.m.. Teens tn Houseman Hall. 7 00 pm. Adult % Prayer meeting. 8:15 p.m . Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service; 6 00 p m Even ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services fix Adults. Teens and Children The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB IHCORPORATED ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HAST1HQS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY “Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) *345 9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m Prayer time Wednesdays. 7 00 pm . Teen Center 7thl2th grade. Saturday*. 7 Of) p m Sherrow said his friend pulled the car over and Sherrow ran over to the Trans Am. He pulled the passenger door of the car open and saw a male driver and a woman passenger inside, both unconscious and bleeding. He said he pulled the woman out of the car and handed her to one of his friends, The Felpausch company plans to move its City Food & Beverage operation to a new. roomier location at the old site of the Eberhard Super Market at the comer of State Street and Broadway. who pulled her to safety. Then he tried to gel the driver out of the burning car. The passenger seat was blocking the way. so Sherrow ripped it out of the car. He then pulled the man out of the car. Minutes later the car was completely engulfed in flames. Sherrow said. The police and Tire trucks arrived at the scene about that time, he said. During the rescue, Sherrow only suffered some scratches from the broken glass. He said he found out later that the Trans Am had hit the back of a taxi, rolled over into the guard rail and caught lire. Sherrow said he was confused at first when tbe State Police telephoned him in the first week of May to tell him he would be given the award. The caller told Sherrow where and when the award would be presented, but the caller did not say what the award was for. Sherrow. who had almost forgotten about the events on New Year's morning, had to call the state police back to find out that be was being recognized for rescuing the two people from the burning car. "I didn't think anything about it." he s?id of his actions that morning. City Food & Beverage to move into old Eberhard site City Food & Beverage will be moving this summer to a new. more spacious location at the old site of the Eberhard Super Market in Hastings. "It's really a re-location and expansion of that operation." said Mark Feldpausch. secretary and vice president of administration at Felpausch Food Centers He said lite Felpausch company, which owns City Food & Beverage, decided to move the store from its current East Court Street site because the Eberhard building is in a better location. The Eberhard building sits on the corner of State Street and Broadway, across the street from City Hall. A CARQUEST Auto Pans store already occupies part of tbe building. The move also will increase the convenience store's floor space from 5.000 to 10,000 square feet. Feldpausch said. He said this will allow the store to expand its services and product lines, such as readyto-eat food items. "Il's going to be an expanded service convenience store." be said. Feldpausch said tbe company has been developing plans to move the convenience store since the first of the year. Renovation work on the Eberhard building has been moving steadily for the last three weeks. He said the company hopes to have tbe move completed by mid-summer "We re looking forward to joining the downtown," Feldpausch said HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Having. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. May 22 - 9.30 and 11 00 Morning Wor­ ship Services Nursery provided Broadcavt of 9 30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all ages. 10:30 Refreshments and Fellowship m the Dining Room. 11:20 Children's Church. 12:15 Combined Youth Group Banquet. 7:30 New Members Class al the Manse - 1004 W Green St Mon day - Newsletter Article* Due. 7:00 Mission Committee Meeting Wednesday — 7 00 Chancel Choir Thursday — 9:30 Circle Study Leader* Friday — 6:30 p m Senior High Leave for Chicago — return Sunday BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST, 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor ship II a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course GRACE LUTIERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. May 22 ■ 8:00 and 10 45 a m Holy Commutuon. 9 30 am Church School (all ages) Thursday. May 19 1130 Holy Commu moo'Lunch. 7:00 Adventures. 8:00 AA Fnday. May 20 - 5 15 Wed ding Rch Saturday. Mav 21 — 9 30 Cord 8. 2 00 Pics. 4 00 Wed ding. 8 00NA Monday. May 23­ 7:00 Evangel Comm . Stephen Train Tuesday. May 24 — 4:00 Acolyte Train . 7 00 Shepherd Comm Wednesday.. May 25 — 10 00 Wordwatcher*. 7 00 Stephen Supv Supp HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist. Mu*ic Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship sen ice over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m Sun days - SuMr. C.wrch Scb<x»l 9 30 a.m.. Coffee fellowship 10 30 a.m . Worship 11:00 a m . Mi-Hi and Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p.m Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out — Walk and Talk. 7 00 p.m Wednesdays Family Church N.ght — Children's Choir 5 15 pm. Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Bi­ ble Study 6:45 p m . Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages Thursdays - Bell Chotr 6 30pm Chancel Choir 7:30 p.m Tuesday. May 10 — Hi-Nooners Potluck and Program 12 (X) noon Wednesday. May II — Prayer Group II 30 a.m . U M Women Luncheon and Program 12:00 noon Thursday. May 19 — Barry County CROP Walk Organizational Meeting. 7 p.m Saturday. May 21 — Friends Group Extenor Church Clean-up and Trim 4 00 pm. Goodwill Class and Friends Group Potluck Program 6 00 p m Sun day. May 22 — Sunday School Class of the Week Faith. Sunday School Spec ml Event Miniature Golf 2 00 p m Monday. May 23 — Joy and Chanty U M Women Cn.le* Potluck. 6 30 pm Wednesday. May 25 — Faith and Hope U M Women Circles 9 30 am . Ruth U M Women Circle I 00 p m Sunday. May 29 — Sun­ day School Class of the Week Third Grade. Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger Sunday. June 5 - Sun Summer Schedule. Worship a’ 9 30 which includes Summer Time Bible Time for children age 4 thru tN’sc who have completed 2nd grade SUPPORT GROUPS - Narcotics Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and 8 00 pm Thursdays. Al Anon 12 30 p m Wednesday s. Co Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursday*, and 9 00 a m Saturday * |BettyJo Hammond | HAS I INGS - Betty Jo Hammond, 73, of North Taffee Drive, Hastings, passed away Monday, May 16, 1994 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Hammond was born on May 3,1921 in Lawton. the daughter of Donald and Leia (Hugger) Riley. She was raised in the Kalamazoo area, and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School in 1936. She went on to attend Kalama­ zoo College, majoring in music and business. She married Bernard W. Hammond on October 28, 1946 and moved to Hastings that same year. Later she lived in Detroit, William­ ston and Lansing, returning to the Hastings area in 1968. Mrs. Hammond was a widely known musi­ cian, painter andartique shop owner. She play­ ed the organ and piano for over 60 years for numerous occasions. She also taught organ and piano for many years. Her employment also included; Grinnell Music Company in Lansing. (For many years she was a demonstrator for the Hammond Organ Company), Remington­ Rand Corporation in Kalamazoo and the old Percy Jones Hospital in Battle Creek. She was a member of Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church and an active member of the Democratic Party for many years. Mrs. Hammond is survived by her husband, Bernard; daughters and husbands, Sandy and Jim Hause of Hastings and Cheryl and Charles Simpson of Lansing; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a brother and wife, Donald and Phyllis Riley of Nashville. She was preceded in death by her parents and a son David Hammond. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, May 18, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings, with The Reverend Charles P. McCabe in officiating. Burial was at Riverside Cemetery at Hastings Memorial contirbutions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. |William McCann| LANSING - William McCann. 81, passed away on Sunday, May 15, 1994. He was born May 4, 1913 in Irving, Barry County the son of William D. and Grace DeArmond McCann. He graduated from Middleville High School in 1930 and from Michigan State University in 1935. Mr. McCann was employed by the Michigan State Accident Fund from 1935 until his retire­ ment in 1970, having worked as a payroll audi­ tor, underwriter, and after 1956 as Chief Underwriter. As an avocation, William contributed book reviews and articles to a number of newspapers and periodicals, including the Lansing State Journal and the Michigan History magazine. He wrote numerous articles for the Dictionary of American Biography. In 1956, he edited an Anthology of Ambrose Bierce’s Civil War writings and wrote the Introduction. He belonged to the Society for the Study of Midwestern Literature and contributed to its Newsletter. He was appointed by Governor George Romney to the Michigan Civil War Centennial Commission and served from 1963 to 1966. He was a member of the Michigan Council for the Humanities from 1977 to 1979, was a past President of the Ingham County Michigan State University Alumni Club, a Life Member of the Michigan State University Alumni Club, a member of the Central Michi­ gan Old Timers Baseball Association, and the George Ade Society. Mr. McCann is survived by his wife, Isabelle Jarred McCann, whom he married July 12, 1935; daughter and husband, Jane and Dr. Randy Ryan of Marquette; two grandsons, Stuart (Sarah) Ryan and Grant Ryan of Marquette; a great grandson, John. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M Thursday, May 19, 1994 at the Michigan State University Alumni Chapel, with interment services at 1:00 P.M. at the Rutland Township Cemetery, Barry County near his birthplace Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. |Bernard A. Thomas| LAKE ODESSA - Bernard A. Thomas, 83 of Lake Odessa passed away April 17. 1994 in Leesburg, Florida. He was born on June 8,1910 in Trent, to the parents of Arthur Thomas and Cicilia Howell. He married Carolyn Dean on June 6,1951 in Grand Rapids. Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters, Joyce Ringleka of Freeport and Carole Aspinall of Hastings; a son, Paul Thomas of Lake Odessa; four grandchildren. Preceding him in death were two brothers. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Monday, May 23 at 10:00 A.M. at the Saranac Cemetery with the Reverend Frank Let 'more officiating. Inter­ ment of, ashes at Plearant Plains Cemetery in Baldwin. ’ Arrangements are being handled by the Lake Funeral Home. Saranac. Joshua D. Harold LAKE ODESSA - Joshua D Harold. 4, passed away May 13,1994 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor. He was born April 27,1990 in Grand Rapids. Joshua is survived by his mother, Nicole; grandparents, Ken and Karen Oesch of Lake Odessa; great grandparents. Gerald and Jenet Gilbert of Lake Odessa. James and Eloise Titcombe of Sparta, Wilma Neely of Cedar Springs; great great-grandmother. Thelma Nelson of Pans; uncles, Mark Oesch of New York; Jim (Jami) Oesch of Ludington; great aunts, Nancy (Gordon) Cannon of Grand Ledge, Peg (Steve) Bushe of Lake Odessa, Manlyn (Kyle) Goodemoot of Ionia. Kathy Dejong of Caledonia. Sherry Roderick of Las Vegas; many cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, May 16, 1994 at the Rosier Funeral Home, MapesFisher Chapel in Sunfield. Interment was in the East Sebewa Cemetery. The Pallbearers were Mark Oesch, Jim Oesch. Steve Buche, Kyle Goodemoot. Gordon Cannon, Keith Cannon. For those wishing, contributions may be made to the Crippled Children Fund, or the American Heart Association in memory of Joshua. Robert V. Hill RICHLAND - Robert V. Hill. 72, of E. D Avenue, Gull Lake-Richland passed away May 14, 1994 at Borgess Medical Center, Kalamazoo. He was born May 28, 1921 in Nashville the son of Harley and Mildred (Haines) Hill. Mr. Hill was employed for several years at the former United Steel and Wire, then was employed for 37 years at Kelloggs where he retired in 1980 and was a member of its 25 Year Club. He was married to Maxine Monica. March 23, 1940. Mr. Hill enjoyed fishing, boating, mopeds and snowmobiling. He and his wife wintered at Seminole, Florida for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Harley Hill; sister. Frances Johnson. He is survived by wife, Maxine; two daught­ ers. Sandra Hill of Kalamazoo, and JacQuelyn and Lyle Showerman of Augusta, four grand­ sons; one great-grandson, and one great­ granddaughter; mother. Mildred Shade of Lake Odessa; four sisters. Carolyn Suiter, Letha Reese, Sherrie Wacha, Linda Irvin; four brothers. Brandon Shade, Dean Shade, Marvin Shade, Gene Shade There will be no visiution as cremation has uken place. Graveside services were held Wednesday. May 18, with full military honors with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial will be al Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or Calhoun County Humane Society. Williams Funeral Home will have envelopes available at the graveside service. Malcolm S. Robinson HASTINGS - Malcolm S. Robinson, 80, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, May 10,1994 at his residence. He was bom on October 4,1913 in Burr Oak, Michigan, the son of William and Anna (Schmalzried) Robinson. Mr. Robinson attended several schools in Michigan and graduated in 1931 in Caro, Michigan. He worked at a factory in Jackson before moving to Hastings in 1946. He served in the United States Army from 1943 to 1946. He married Edith M. Shaw on December 15, 1949. Mr. Robinson worked at Hastings Manufac­ turing for 30 years, retiring in 1977. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. Mr. Robinson is survived by his wife Edith M. Robinson of Hastings; children, Mrs. Thomas (Karen) Chaffee of Hastings, Mrs. Max (Kathleen) Haight of Lake Odessa, Stephen and Beth Robinson of Hastings, Mrs. Larry (Janet) Blessing of Hastings, Mrs. Richard (Judy ) LaJoye of Memphis, Tennessc, Michael Robinson of Freeport, Richard and Pam Robinson of Hastings, Mrs. Jeffrey (Linda) Magoon of Hastings; 23 grandchil­ dren; two great-grandsons; sister, Mrs. George (Elizabeth) Randall of California; brothers, Richard and wife Jean Robinson, of North Port, Glendale and wife Charlotte Robinson of Hon­ da; several neices and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, William Robinsnn. Funeral services were held Friday at 1:00 O’Clock at Hastings Free Methodist Church on State Road with Pastor Dan Graybill officiat­ ing. Burial at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorials to Pennock Hospiul. 7a da M. Kimmey HASTINGS - Mrs. Zada M. Kimmey. 90. passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 1994 at Pennock Hospiul in Hastings. She was bom on December 24, 1903 at Yankee Springs Township, the daughter of John and Sarah (Streeter) Lewis. She was raised in Grand Rapids and attended South High School and Western Michigan College, graduating in 1925. She married Donald D. Kimmey on May 20, 1920 at South Bend, Indiana. Mrs. Kimmey was employed al various schools in Barry County. She is survived by her son, Lymon (Nonna) Kimmy of Cobb Lake, Wayland; three grand­ daughters, Nyla (Dean) Rounds, Brenda (Evan) Seifert and Katy (Dan) Price; two great­ granddaughters, six great-grandsons. Funeral services will be held on Thursday morning. May 19, at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Anton offi­ ciating. Interment at Coman Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospiul. I Ronald R. Ray| ALTO - Ronald R. Ray, 63, of Alto, passed away Sunday, May 15, 1994. He was bom July 1, 1930 to Richard and Catherine (Bogan) Ray. Mr. Ray was a Veteran of the Korean War. He was an Engineer for Consumers Power. Mr. Ray is survived by his wife, Jean G. (Hudspeth) Ray; his children, Kerry (Keith) Koning, James (Marcia) Ray, Jody (Deborah) Ray. Robin Ray; grandchildren, Rebecca, Bry an, Jessica, Emily and Tyler; his mother, Catherine Ray; brother. Dale Ray; and sister, Carol Willard. Funeral services were held Wednesday May 18. 1994 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel. Interment at Winchester Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Greater Grand Rapids or the Ameri­ can Cancer Society. Caledonia Chapel. DeVnes - Kuiper DeGraaf - Matthysse �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19. 1994 — Page 7 f Social News^. Smlth-Bangsund to be wed June 30 Kidder-Waters exchange vows Amy Kay Smith of Delton and Michael Paul Bangsund of Sacramento. California will be united in marriage on July 30. 1994. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and Grand Rapids Education Center The daughter of Kay M Trantham and Dale D. Smith of Delton, she is an insurance biller for Eye and E.N.T. Specialists of Hastings. Mike is a graduate of Wahtonka High School m Oregon and is currently employed with Federal Express. He is the son of John and Frances Bangsund of Dalles. Oregon Dak and Shelba Hester of Hastings is pleas­ ed to at nouncc the wedding of their daughter. Sue An? Kidder to Michael David Waters Michael is the son of Gerald Waters of Plainwell and Joyce and Al Walker of Kalamazoo. The wedding was held on May 10 by Rev. Grienke. Sue's nxaid of honor was Linda Miks of Scons. Mich, and Michael's best man was his father. Gerald Waters of Plainwell. A special guest of the couple was Michaels grandmother. Marie Waters of Plainwell. The couple has a daughter Jessica Kidder The couple will reside at their home in Hastings Northeastern youngsters partners with Flexfab/Proline The partnership between Northeastern Elementary and Fkxfab. Proline continues to provide enlightenment to students about their community Here. Kathy Dunn and Karen Sidebotham present an assembly to Northeastern's third and fourth grade students. The children got to see. touch and listen about the products of the local industry. Give the gift of LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 Woodland NEWS .. by Catherine Lucas The Wtxxlland Woman’s Studs Club met a! Kilpatrick United Brethren Church last Wednesday afternoon Mardele Bates entertained the group with a talk about Arizona, particularly the unusual Saguaro cactus She said these plants grow to be 60 feet tall They are 12 feet tali and around 75 years old before they put out their first arm The plants have one big lap root and mesh of roots with a radius the size of the height of the cactus near the surface of the ground to soak up any rain that falls She said the cactus are fatter when they have lots of water, and thin down as they use that water The desen plants can live up to five years with no addi­ tional water at all. The cactus bloom in June, so Mardele has never seen them, as she and Gerry usually return to Michigan in April or May The cream colored blossoms are the Arizona state flower Bates also said it is illegal to kill a rat­ tlesnake in the Saguaro areas of the state because these creatures protect the giant cac­ tus from rats and mice that eat into them and eventually kill them. Because no program by Mardele is com­ plete without music, she played 12 popular songs from the past and had the ladies guess what they were. She gave the two ladies who nan»ed the most songs correctly little decors made of Brazilian agate painted and mounted in cactus wood. They were won by Marge Vrornan and Vingina Crockford. M?rdele then gave every lady present a rock with large cactus thorns glued on to make an interesting knick-knack. Mardele and her husband. Gerry, spend part of each year in Arizona near Phoenix Refreshments were served in the basement dining room after the meeting, and Hildred Chase had decorated the tables w ith vases of flowering almond The Woodland Lions Club met last week al the Lions Den for a dinner of baked chicken. There was no speaker, but club business was discussed. Il was voted to give this year’s Lions' Club scholarships to Vicki Neilhamer and Stacy McLeod. The awards will be given at a ladies night on June 14. The club also plans to hold a steak dinner July 16. but the place has not been decided. Tickets will be sold ahead of time and the din­ ner will be held for 200 people. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Mis­ sionary Society held their May dinner, which was swiss steak and a huge array of other dishes provided by the members. Marie Fisher and Frieda Cox were the hostesses. Dak Geiger was selling VFW Buddy pop­ pies at the Ionia County National Bank Woodland branch Saturday while the Woodland United Methodist Church women held a bake sale inside the building Two Woodland area churches held Mother­ Daughter banquets last week. Zion Lutheran Church held their dinner Monday evening. May 16. Jeanette Markwart led group singing and the tribute to a daughter was given by Diane Griffin. Her daughter, Jolene, gave the responsive tribute to a mother. Eve White presented a program on ' 'Grand­ mothers as Storytellers in the Native American Tradition." The tables were decorated with flowers from Marguerite Baitinger's garden, and table favors were made by Joe and Bumice V roman. The second Mother-Daughter banquet was held ai Lakewood United Methodist Church Wednesday evening. The meal was potluck with drinks served by the men of the church The program was presented by members of the church, with Nina Steed reading the narra­ tion for skits based on nursery rhymes. Each nursery rhyme was enacted by members of one family. Edith. Ann and Erica Buxton did "Old Mother Hubbard" and Daisy and Leslie Allen portrayed "Lille Miss Muffet" and the spider. Nina Stead, Charity and Ann Black and Cherith Goodemoot performed special music. As the Rev. Alan Sellman was still away due to his father's death, the Rev Stephen Kauffman, administrator of Luther Village in Grand Rapids, was supply pastor of Zion Lutheran again Sunday morning. The village of Woodland cleanup days will be held Friday. June 3. and Saturday. June 4. All items to be dumped must be taken to the Mardele Bates, at the Kilpatrick United Brethren Church piano, entertains members of the Woodland Woman's Study Club. village garage on the above dates One new book. "Desire” by Amanda Quick was received at the Woodland Library last week. The movie "Come, the Morning," produc­ ed by the Billy Graham organization and which featured his voice and a few pictures of him speaking on the television, was shown at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. It’s theme was homelessness. Marvin and Ella Kantner are back at the Kantner farm after spending the winter at their Flonda residence in Inglewood. Their daughter. Tami. visited them in March, and the next week, their granddaughter Amy came. Amy now works at the 1913 Room in the Amway Grand Hotel in Grand Rapids While the Kantners were in Florida they lost Ella’s 13-year-old toy poodle. Tootle Tootie had been a particular pet of all the ladies who came to CtnderElla's Beauty Shop before Ella retired. Open houses are being planned for area graduates Late May and June weekends will be busy with them. Denise Daniels and Jan Foley have been members of the Battle Creek Community Concert Association and darnels reports they greatly enjoyed last season's performances, which included "Oklahoma'." the Moscow Boys Choir, John Bayless and the Chenille Sisters. Five programs are planned for next year and memberships are available at 964-0035 or 968-2827 if anyone wishes to join Foley and Daniels on their outings. Karen Quigley, a graduate this month of Central Michigan University with a bachelor's degree, is now working as an ap­ prentice at the Appearal Mart in Atlanta. Ga Her parents. Paul and Mary Ellen Quigley, made a trip to that city last month and helped her find an apartment which is in the Buford Highway and North Druid Hills area Marriage Licenses announced Kurt Ernst Rausch. Middleville and Kimberly S. Slagter. Middleville. James Francis King. Hastings and Susan Ellen Sellers. Shelbyville. Aaron Ronald Spence. Hastings and Carolle Jean McKenney. Hastings. Peter Boom Dowd. Hickory Comers and Martha Diane Fish. Hickory Comers. Philip Michael Seffemick. Nashville and Lynne Arlecn Stampski. Nashville. Patrick David Hagon. Nashville and Joey Jan Lagrange, Nashville. William Faron Selby. Nashville and Vic­ toria Hope Slocum. Nashville. Troy Mitchel Huver. Nashville and Lisa Marie Foote. Nashville. Samuel Kun Newland. Delton and Wen­ dy Sue Vickery. Delton. Ralph Dennis Livingston Jr. Delton and Heather Christine Pummill. Delton Stephen B. Radvansky. Hastings and Susan J. Humpe-Radvansky. Hastings. Kenneth John Stoepker. Hastings and Kimberley Jean Krupp. Hastings. William Jennings Miles. Nashville and Diane Marie Haines. Hastings Scott Allen Prill. Hastings and Susan Mary Cimochowicz. Hastings. Ca//...945-9554 to place your SPRING GARAGE SALE in The Reminder and The Banner Carol Jones Dwyer, J.D is pleased to announce the relocation of her LAW OFFICES to ... 305 South Church St. at Center St. — Hastings — Telephone 945-5050 • Fax 945-3182 General Practice of Law Including Personal Injury, Business/Labor Law Family Law Doctor. Unnmuy of Michigan I960 Dietary Assistant Part-time, includes weekends and various shifts. Willing to train. Apply at... THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. MI 49058 Fish & Chicken Fry VFW POST 8260, NASHVILLE ALL—YOU-CAN—EAT 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. May 20th — OPEN TO THE PUBLIC — HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Inspection of Audit The audit for fiscal year ending Dec. 31.1993 is available for inspection at the Hastings Charier Township Hall, 885 River Road, Hastings. Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 948-9690 Emeigency medical proriders never seem to get the recognition they desene. See why? 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Hrnltb < jr, �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19. 1994 Legal Notices NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SA IE Default ha* occurred in a Mortgage mode by Gory Terburg, to First of America Bank Michigan N.A dated Moy 25 1990 and recorded on June 20 1990 in Liber 500 Poge Barry County Record* No proceeding* hove be.vT instituted to recover any part of the debt, secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt is $32 264 36 The Mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder lor cosh, on June 3 1994 al 2 00 p m local time ot the East front door of the Barry County Cour thouse. in rhe City of Hosting* Michigan The pro perty will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage, together with interest at 10 percent legal costs, attorney fee*, ond also any taxe* or in­ surance that the AAortgogee pay* before the sole The property is located in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry Michigan and is described as The We*t 1 2 of ’l-e Northwest ’ 4 o» tection 27 Town 2. North Range 10 West During the one year immediately following the sole the property moy be redeemed FIRST OF AMERICA BANK — MICHIGAN N A Doted 4 28/94 Stephen L langelond P C By Stephen I langelond P32583 Attorney at Low 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (5 26) BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting Moy 2 1994 Meeting called to order at 7 30 p m Four board members present plus 6 guests Accepted minutes ond treasurer* report* os given Set agenda with addition* Reappointed J Wooer to Delton District Library board for four years Appri ved water hookup* along trunkline for S236C 00 Approved Resolution 94 3 to Barry Co Rd Comm lor $53 759 00 Approved Resolution 94 2 Budget & General Ap propriotion Act for fiscal year 1994-95 Approved Resolution 94-4 Fire Protection Millage 2 years. 2 mills for August primary Approved Resolution 94-5 Police Protection Millage 2 years 2 mill* for August primary Decided to put down Liquid Dustloyer ogam $45 00 per 100 Approved Burnham ond Flower Agency o* in suronce carrier for 1994-95 Approved purchase of edger for cemetery Approved bills o* presented General Fund $4 039 35 B.P.H. Fire $1 174.04 Hickory Fire $6,310.70. Police $6.319 59 Cemetery $1,578-79 Delton Water $3 916 00 library $1 744 20 plus all payroll* Meet.ng odiourned at 10 35 Lots Bromley Clerk Asserted to by Wilborn 8 Wooer Supervisor (5 19) State of Michigan Probate Court ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Register Meeting Tuesday May 3 1994 at 7 30 p m All Board Member* present Also 17 citizens and guest* present Fire Dept report received River City Electronics $2577 bid approved J W Ryon insurance bid approved Accident Fund of Michigan workmen comp b«d approved Approved $115.131 in rood protects Approved $17,985 gravel rood work Approved 2 additional street light* Bills rood and approved Darlene Harper Clerk Attested to by Boyce Miller Supervisor (5 19j SytsopeH HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting Moy 9 1994 All board member* present. County Comm*. Fuhr ond Doster, nine guests. Minutes approved treasurer * report received Audit report by Jock Walker CPA Ammo! shelter petit.:>n* received horn Robert Bassett Insurance p.esentotion from John Ryon — Ml Par Pion. Guard roil petition received from Gory Ivinska* Approved grovel rood recommendation* . Hire Tom Peck to spray for ant* Approved depositories Amended budget Paid outstanding bills. Submitted by. Bonnie L Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by Richord C. Thomas Supervisor (5/19) County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent* Estate File No 94 21392 SE Estate of Dori* Comstock Deceased TO All INTERESTED PERSONS fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on June 23 1994 at 10 00 a m in the probate courtroom Hostings Michigan before Judge Richord H Shaw on the petition of Sh.rley A Conner requesting Richard K Burnham be appointed personal representative ol Doris Comstock who lived at 8545 Norris Rood Delton Michigan and who died 4 15 94 ond re­ questing also the will of the deceased dated 11 14 90 be admitted to probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bu assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing or record Moy 12 1994 Richard K Burnham (PI 1427) 816 E Michigan Avenue Paw Paw. Ml 49070 657 5566 Richard K Burnham 816 E. Michigan Avenue Paw Paw Ml 49079 657 5566 (5/19) DELTON ALUMNI BANQUET Sat., May 21*6 PM Potlack Dinner I Entertainment — Everyone Welcome — DELTON HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA 'Great American Delusion* Dear Ann l-anders; I know your view* on guns and thought you might make use of the enclosed essay I've named it ' The Great American Delusion " No name, please, just - Des Moines Dear D.M.: Your message could save lives. A million thanks Here ‘Us "The delusion persists that a gun is an ef­ fective method of self-defense The fact is. a gun is often useless as a weapon of self­ defense "Guns arc the weapons of choice for criminals because there is no effectise defense against the gun The criminal combines distance and surprise, and bang, you’re dead before you can reach that gun you kept handy for self-defense. "Your fantasy is that when someone threatens harm, you will grab your gun and shoot him Sorry, it almost never happens that way. The reason it makes the news when an intruder DOES get killed is because it occur* so rarely "It possession of guns by law-abiding citizens prevented crime, wc would be a crime-free country So many law-abiding citizens have guns that a criminal should be afraid to enter a home or a business for fear of being shot But why arc they not afraid1 Criminals know your gun is no threat Remember, distance and surprise Bang, you're dead You never had a chance to reach that gun "Your other fantasy is. if only someone had had a gun when that gunman shot those people in the tram, or the school, or the food place! Wrong again He got his shots off before anyone could react. Remember - distance and surprise I will guarantee someone close DID have a gun But the gunman Tired and was gone before he or she could get it out of the pocket, the purse, the glove compartment or the drawer "All you pro-gun people who insist there should be no restrictions on the sale, posses­ sion or ownership of guns and bullets are guil­ ty of enabling criminals to anr. themselves You have put so many guns into the hands of Herbrucks negotiating sale of Lake 0 plant Reaching the TOTAL Barry County Market everyweek Is a... TALL IIRDKI! We do it EACH WEEK of the year. The Reminder Maple Valley News Sun and News Lakewood News The Hastings Banner REMOUNT CLMC(1flfe ONE DAV ONLY!] Friday, May 20 Ann Landers (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.) Now is the time to reset your diamonds or other precious stones to give you the smart looking ring of the '90s! One of our rr ojo: suppliers will be m the store to help you select from over 300 different types of nog mountings We wifi also have loose diamonds up to a carat m size if you are looking for a fine brillont dia.nond. 25% off All Loose Diamonds Herbrucks Foods Inc. has signed a purchase agreement with Sunny Fresh, a subsidiary of Cargill, a Minneapolis-based merchandiser, processor, transporter and warehouser of agricultural and other bulk commodities to sell its egg furtherprocessing plant in Lake Odessa. The agreement, which was negotiated April 25. is contingent upon the approval of Cargill. Terms of the purchase are not being disclosed. This sale will not include the Herbruck Poultry Ranch's egg laying and egg breaking business, which will continue to be operated by the Herbruck family. "Wc are negotiating to continue to produce liquid egg products for them.” said Stephen Herbruck. "This prospective sale would be good for us as Herbrucks would be able to expand. Sunny Fresh is looking at five limes the number of products currently going through the plant. We feel this sale will be good for the community, as well as for us." With processing facilities in Monticello. Minn., and Panora. Iowa. Sunny Fresh specializes tn liquid pasteurized eggs and cooked egg products. The l-ake Odessa facility produces liquid pasteurized eggs and cooked products, including omelets, egg patties and diced eggs. "The Lake Odessa facility is a good fit with our existing business and will provide Sunny Fresh with additional capacity, especially for our customers in the eastern United States," said Jciry Rose, Sunny Fresh general manager. With headquarters in Saranac. Herbruck Poultry Ranch Inc. has been in the egg production business since 1958. The stateof-the-art further-processing facility in Lake Odessa was constructed in 1989. In anticipation of purchasing the Lake Odessa Herbruck plant and accounts. Sunny Fresh is interviewing and rehiring employees. "I would expect that most of the people who want to stay with the plant will be able to do so," said Herbruck. No dale has been set for finalization of the sale, but Herbruck estimates it may take vn to three months NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE HODGES^ 122 W. State Si Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY call .945-9554 criminals that there is now no hope of reclaiming our country from gun-toting criminals And not just ordinary guns You have insisted that criminals have full access to the most deadly handguns and automatics Ar­ ming criminals ’ You did it Thanks a lol The only solution i* to stop the sale of guns and bullets " Kind therapy Dear Ann Landers: 1 like your idea of en­ couraging people to do acts of kindness. Last year. I learned of a good way to reduce stress. After an upsetting confrontation with a rude sales clerk. 1 got in my car to go to the bank 1 was so angry I couldn't sec straight On my way. I passed a donut shop and im­ pulsively slopped I bought a dozen donuts, took them to the bank and gave them to the tellers for their coffee break My anger was immediately dispelled, and 1 fell good the rest of the day That was the first time I performed a ran­ dom act of kindness and have since made it a habit. When 1 get upset or angry. I change my mood by doing something thoughtful, generous and totally unexpected The results are magical — Miss X Dear X: Beautiful I hope it'* contagious Gem of the Day: The Hypocrite of the Year Award goes to the fellow who complains that there is entirely loo much sex and violence on his VCR Get out, now! Dear Ann Landers: This is for the man in L.A. who is "Waiting Til the Kids Leave Home." I, too, had a wife who wasn’t interested in sex. Before we got married. "Claire” couldn’t get enough After the honeymoon. I was lucky to get it once a month Last year, we made love twice. I was a faithful husband, helped with the children and pitched in with the housework and laundry When 1 tried to talk to Claire about the problem, she's say she wasn't in­ terested in "that stuff"' anymore and I was the one with the problem because all 1 thought about was sex After 12 years and two children. I found out she was plenty interested in sex - bui not with me She is uilling to give me the house and kids in exchange lor her freedom Claire say* she hasn't loved me since BEFORE wc married and has no idea why she "tell out ut love It’s tough to accept that she married me and had two children when there was no love Tell "Waiting ’Til the Kids Leave Home" - don't wan Gel out NOW The kids will survive, and everyone will be a lot better off — Indiana Dear Indy: I would not presume to second guess a guy who has experienced a royal dou blc cross and third-degree bums You came out better than most divorced men You have the kids and the hinisc and can make a new life for yourself If I printed your name and city, you’d be inundated with of­ fers Good luck to you. fella For the record Dear Ann Landers: May I comment on your advice to "Apprehensive in Ohio"? While it is technically and legally true that having an expunged record is the same as never having had a record, you must remember that these records arc handled by the government Even in the best of organiza­ tions and circumstances, people make mistakes. As an investigator for many years, I can’t tell you how many times I have reviewed a record that was SUPPOSED to have been ex­ punged but wasn't When I found such a record. 1 reported it to the person in charge 1 then informed my client that the person being investigated had no record of criminal viola­ tion. Others, however, might not be so generous The subject of the investigation would then be left to explain the discrepancy, especially if he had stated he had no criminal record Anyone who is told his record will be ex­ punged should go to the place where his record is being held and check personally to make sure it was done. If he finds his record has NOT been expunged, he can take ap­ propriate action to sec that the order is earned out. - North Carolina Reader Dear N.C.R.: Thank you for a solid piece of reporting. You would not believe how much misinformation 1 received from readers on this subject. I'm talking about profes­ sionals who should know better We ran all quenes by Bill Carter, a spokesperson for the FBI. and he was enor­ mously helpful in separating fact from fiction. He said if the state requests that a record be expunged. ALL traces arc removed from the FBI’s files and computers - including finger­ prints. Thanks. Bill. Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age ? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5 87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS \___________________________________________________ One of the annual fund-raising events for the local Lions Club is coming Saturday with a chicken barbecue dinner Proceeds will be used for funding the summer youth programs, especially swimming. That day is also Armed Forces day. Baccalaureate services planned by graduting seniors is to be held at the high school Sunday. May 22. According to the community calendar, we are to have a partial eclipse of the moon Tues­ day next week. It is likely to be anticlimatic after the spectacular annular eclipse of the sun last week Tuesday. The cardboard box with a piece of white paper worked fine for a view­ ing device. Reports are that some people used kitchen colanders and thereby had the spec­ tacle of dozens of eclipse images projected. High school graduation for Lakewood seniors will be Wednesday . May 25. At the annual meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society last week, three direc­ tors were elccte to succeed themselves. They are Michael McCartney. Marie Pickens and Merton Garlock Officers from the roster were to be selected at a meeting of July. The society had its turn this year for choosing the grand marshal for the Lake Odessa Fair parade. They will host a reception open to the public June 30 to honor the selected couple The society will have its usual booth at Art in the Park and will begin selling tickets for the Depot Day raffle with exciting prizes. Then on July 4. the society will hold open bouses at the depot, with 60 years of fair memorabilia on display. Still later in July there will be Depot Day on the 30th of Cie month. The village officials will award the Janie Rodriguez memorial award on that day. The list of entertainment features is outstanding for that date Construction update The concrete floor has been laid for the Portland Federal Credit Union building on M-66 at David Highway The Super 8 Motel appears to have its final painting done Construction of the adjacent restaurant/gas station/siore is rapidly being done. Paving has been done for the new Ionia County National Bank building for its Meijer branch. The property where Klein Brothers have their pole building for housing their con­ struction and excavation equipment has been largely cleared of small trees so the view from M-50 west of town shows their building and the adjacent pond Juanita Hewitt. Marvin and Ruth Shanks returned safely last week Wednesday from a trip to Australia All their travel plans worked perfectly and they had a wonderful time A matched set of mules housed at their owners' farm on M-50 at Vermontville Highway near Charlotte spent Sunday at the Ionia Hunting and Fishing Club lode at Bertha Brock Park, giving rides in a 6-9 passenger chaise for guests young and old at the 50th an niversary of George Jr and Audrey (DcPuei Helman of Rural Muir The anniversary party was hoMed by their children. Lana Seiler and husband. Colin "Cork" and wife. Betty Lamphere and hus­ band. Many of George’s working friends from Consumers Power were there, including Tom Hanson of Brow n Road The parents of Dean Hyde were there from Farwell. Ken and Norma (Hyde) McLaughlin. It was like an alumni reunion, with many of George's schoolmates from Carson City present. One such was Rodney Baxter, who was a newphew of the late Floyd Baxter and Mary Bupp of Lake Odessa The Rev. M Keith McIver was the moderator at the May 7 meeting of West Michigan Association of Congregational Churches held at Saugatuck. Several members of his local congregational church attend. The education committee of Central United Methodist Church has been busy planning for the summer program. Wonderful Wednesdays will begin in early July. Meantime. June is to be spent in a Bible Challenge program for ages from 3 upward. Tbe preschool children are to hear a number of Bible stories each week. Each age group has Bible reading, beginning with grades three through five reading two books Each older group reads the same two books, plus others. A pizza par ty is to be held in July for those who suc­ cessfully complete the challenge Likely people who have known Ethelyn Chase for many years were surprised to learn some facts about this venerable lady in the stories about her in the last two Banners. One additional item is that when she was in nurse's training in Detroit, she was acquainted with a young Chinese doctor. Charles Foo. Later he and two other doctors from China practiced at Clinton Memorial Hospital at St. Johns. She was living at Maple Rapids then and worked at the county seat hospital so again she and Dr. Foo were in the healing arts together. The Chases and Foos were good friends for many years, both here and in Florida. Orville and Virginia Decker spent a few days last week at Rockford canng for grand­ children Zachary. Andrea and Samantha while their mother Jackie was making fre­ quent trips to a Grand Rapids hospital to visit her mother Mrs. Holland, and while father Steven was in Chicago on business Flowering crab trees and redbud trees arc at their best now Tulips are in varied stages of bloom, depending on the variety Some peo­ ple have lawns resplendent with dandelions. Chamswas. garden tillers and lawn mowers are clearly audible on any given day when the weather is dry. Members of the Women’s Fellowship at­ tended an area gathering of Congregational Church women at Greenville May 10. The day’s program included an address by a doc­ tor who had been accompanied by his wife and several young children of their family when he served as a missionary in Brazil; a presentation by an Allegan lady who showed 14 wreaths she had made for seasonal use in her church, and a concert by the bell choir of the Greenville Congregational Church. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 19, 1994 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Gordon McCallum and the CK & S (Part II) by Joyce Weinbrecht Engine Crews From some time around 1912 or 1913 to ■bout 1917 or 1918, Bill Binder was engineer on the passenger The firemen during that period were Ben Fisher and at times Charles Nichols and Will Monica After the wreck in 1909. in which two enginemen were killed and two were badly in­ jured. the CK&S persuaded Bill Bush, who had quit as an engineer some time before the wreck, to come back and help out for a while. Though Bush was said to be happy on his farm near Shultz, he did agree to do this. I unders­ tand he ran the passenger for a while and then Binder took over. In the Shultz store years later. 1 recall Bush telling of an incident that amused him then, but evidently did not at the time it occurred: Coming into Hastings from the nonh one run — something that could be serious went wrong with the engine. As they were crossing the Thomapple River bridge. Bush looked around and saw the fireman was missing. In a further look, he discovered fireman Binder (scared stiff) as he put it riding back on the tender Understandably Binder was quite unceremoniously ordered back to his post. Although I had seen Mr. Bush around Shultz from time to time. I don't know whether or not I ever saw him on a locomotive, but I may have. In April 1912. about the time of the sinking of the Titanic, our family was coming out of Hastings on the southbound afternoon train. As usual. I was down looking at the engine. 1 can remember the engineer, who looked quite old. He was not wearing the usual blue denim jacket, but was in shirt sleeves. He was wearing what looked like parts of ladies' hose from wrist to elbow on each arm. At that time I knew no enginemen. Later 1 asked different ones who he may have been. The consensus was that it was probably Bush, but no one was sure. I never knew Binder very well. The thing that always impressed me most about him was how very young he looked to be an cningeer He always looked much younger than his fireman He was not a very large man and looked almost boyish He transferred to a switch engine in Kalamazoo iate in World War 1 and was seldom seen on the road thereafter Several years after that. I ran into him near the depot in Kalamazoo. When I told him who I was he said he remembered me from around Shultz and Cloverdale. I said we had missed him and wondered why he left the road for a switch engine. His brief answer was simple — "their tin rails " On one of the rare instances when Binder was on the road. 1 happened to be riding with Monica, who commented that he would let me fire her. but Bill (Binder) didn’t work the engine hard enough to make the fire burn well. Station agents and people who used the trains did not generally speak too well of Binder as an engineman. They associated him with often being late. There are. of course, many factors other than the engineer that may cause a train to be running late But the engineer most always got the blame. My im­ pression was that Binder was a quite compe­ tent engine man perhaps a bit careful, who wouldn’t be riding on "tin rails " Ben Fisher, when 1 knew him best, was the passenger engineer. He was a taciturn, slow moving competent old pro who had worked for years for The Big Four Railroad before coming to the CK&S. He finally left the nod runs and served on a switch engine in Kalamazoo After Fisher left. Charlie Nichols was. 1 believe, the primary road engineer. Back room gossip during my CK&S riding days rated Nichols as a pretty good engincman — usually on time. Jack Millbeck — the regular freight engineer was the one most often mentioned and probably most revered. When 1 knew him he was No. 2 in seniority — outranked only by Dan Gimms, who ran a switch engine in Kalamazoo. While Millbeck was traditionally the freight engineer, he occasionally appeared on the passenger Conductor on the CK&S Charlie McCall. The CK&S Depopt at Shultz. Michigan I recall going to school one morning, stan­ ding with my father in the front of the coach with Millbeck running the engine. We nearly lost our balance on some of the curves. As we came to the Hastings depot, Charlie McCell, the conductor, came by glancing at his wittch. shaking his head and muttering "six minutes," and something uncomplimentary about the engineer. The distance from Shultz to Hastings was about six miles and it was reported McCall hardly had time to collect the tickets. Will Monica was not a young man when he went with the CK&S. probably early in World War I. I understand he served for some time in the yard in Kalamazoo before firing the freight and subsequently the passenger He was the senior fireman when I knew him. ranking right back of Charlie Nichols, who was serving then as engineer. Monica was promoted to engineer and 1 understand did serve in that capacity before the company ceased operations. I never had the pleasure of seeing him on the right hand side of the cab. None of the other firemen did I know as well. Triece fired the freight much of the time 1 was best acquainted with the railroad. 1 have ridden with him and Millbeck a few times. He seemed to be a very quiet, conscientious in­ dividual Art Valentine, who was an extra on the road, but may have been a regular in the yards, provided a topic of conversation among the school commuting crowd that be always had coal dust on his face If I had any boyhood hobby it was going to the tram stations while my parents shopped It was real exciting to watch what was going on and ask questions By the time 1 10.1 had learned about all of the hand signals and some of the whistle signals I was greatly impressed when one of the trainmen or enginemen would take time to answer questions and really ex­ plain a point. Sometimes 1 went to the station when no tram came. Then it was a very quiet lonely and deserted place Often the door was not locked so one could walk in. If there was a clock, that’s all one heard As train time approached and peopie began to congregate, every thing changed, but the crowd would quickly quiet down when the agent began writing on his small blackboard 20 minutes late, then maybe 30 minutes late or even more lardy. What brought things to life next would be the distant train whistle. Then things began to hum. approaching a crescendo as the partly uniformed agent rolled the high wheeled ex­ press cart over the cinders to a loading spot where the baggage car door would tie expected The real climax was arrival of the train, with its strange sounds, exotic odors, grinding brakes giving every movement a sense of urgency Baggage and mail were hurriedly loaded and unloaded, passengers quickly em­ barked and disembarked. It was so soon over. Next was the hissing of the brake release followed by the rythmic exhaust of the engine. As the train slowly slid away, the faint aroma of coal smoke and the tick of the clock was all that was left. This always gave me a kind of lonely feel­ ing realizing that I might not experience this again for weeks or even months. My greatest thrill was at Cloverdale about 1915. when I had gone to the station to sec the trains meet — passenger and freight. A former neighbor. Forrest Chilson, introduced me to Jack Millbeck — the freight engineer After taking water. Mr. Millbeck was about to back his northbound freight some 1/4 mile south on the mam line to allow the south­ bound passenger, called the 9 o'clock, room to follow him and then back northward into the siding — thus permitting the trains to pass. Chilson told Millbeck that I was crazy about engines, so Mr Millbeck asked me to take that little ride with him. Just as I got up in the cab with him. something happened. 1 believe with the injec­ tor. and the cab suddenly filled with steam I lost no time in scrambling to the ground and running toward the depot, sure the engine was going to blow up. The escaping steam was soon stopped and Chilson got me back to near the engine But I refused to get back on Mr Millbeck made some remark about the kid be mg really crazy about engines and promptly backed away without me I disappointed about everyone, including myself — there were quite a few people around watching Chilson tried to help by pointing out that Millbeck was not really mad at me He then urged me to walk up to where the engine was now standing and ride back, which I did. As 1 got on the engine, Millbeck asked me if I would like to look her over, after which he pointed out and cxpb;.«d every lever (throttle, reverse, brake on engine-brake on (rain) and & myriad of gages and valves. I was a little nervous — maybe I was naive enough to think he might ask me to run her, but he didn’t. When we got ready to move, Mr. Millbeck out me in his seat as we went forward down past the passenger train and the depot It was a great moment for me and established a lasting friendship Millbeck later suggested that if 1 should like, he would take me to Woodbury and back some time. We did not get around to arranging this trip until I was past the exciting age of a little boy Audible signals Probably the best known of the whistle signals was the station whistle of one long blast sounded about one half to one mile from the stop Tbe next most recognized whistle was for the grade crossing. For this the railroad "rule books" stipulated a standard pattern of two long blasts of equal duration followed by two short blasts of equal length The interval between each of the blasts was to be equal -*» Very few enginemen followed this pattern precisely. Most put some personal twist to his sound waves in this most used whistle signal Generally, the difference was on the two short blasts The third blast was often shortened giving sort of rythmic effect. It was these variations that made it possible for people living along the track to tell ac­ curately who was the engineer In CK&S days this information was part of the morning news. Jack Millbeck. the freight engineer, had the most distinctive whistle pattern of any of the CK&S enginemen. His first two long blasts were some what longer than that of others and no doubt longer than that outlined in the book of rules. His third or short blast was about standard. His fourth — rules called for short blasts — was very long. When that whistle was heard even miles from the railroad line, people would say — "There goes old Jack Millbeck " Millbeck had the appearance and bearing of a typical legendary locomotive engineer. He would have appeared fairly tall if he had not been so round shouldered reported to have been caused by injuries from the wreck He wore a substantial mustache, always dressed conventionally in blue denim overalls and jacket (usually faded) red bandana and gauntlets Instead of riding in his seal in the cab. he was often sort of half standing with his back in the open w indow . Personal experiences My closest fnend along the CK&S men was Will Monica, an old friend of my father's from Cloverdale. I became quite well ac­ quainted with him by getting on the engine and visiting at Delton, Cloverdale or Shultz when he was firing the freight during the war. While he was on passenger, the stops were not long enough to do this. Later, when I com­ muted daily from Shultz to Hastings High School, he was fireman on the passenger Oc­ casionally. he asked me to ride on the engine with him from Hastings to Shultz on the after­ noon run. One day as we were pulling out of Hastings he asked me if I would like to fire her Of course. I jumped at the chance and was vigorously shoveling coal into the "white in­ ferno " Then Charlie Nichols, the engineer turned and shouted. "That’s not the way to do it." then turned to Monica and said — "Bill, show him how ’ ’ Monica than took the shovel and painstak­ ingly explained and demonstrated how the coal must be evenly spread over the fire bed. with special attention to getting enough in the rear of the fire box and particularly the back comers. After I had passed my test, he said. "Now you can alway s say the first locomotive you fired was CK&S No. 6. " From time to time after that, he would ask me if I wanted to try her. probably hoping 1 would not ruin his fire When riding the engine. I always sat on the fireman's seat box in front of Monica. My regular assignment was to nng the bell This meant pulling regularly on the bell cord as one would in ringing a school or church bell The bell was supposed to be nnging whenever the engine was moving Engineer Jack Millbeck telling the story of the wreck Special incidents On a cold December evening in 1919. 1 had barely gotten up the rear steps of the coach when the train began moving. As I entered the crowded car 1 saw a commotion and heard curdling screams in the forward section Several people in the aisle seemed to be trying to restrain someone in the seat. Someone near me in the rear of the coach said the lady screaming was insane and was being sent to the asylum in Kalamazoo So­ meone else added that she was considered very dangerous. It was too late now to get off the tram, as wc were moving right along. Having a very great fear of "cizy people." based on country tales of the depredations of homocida) maniacs, and I believed one or two other retreated to the rear platform where wc could jump if attacked. My companions who had neither their coals or head gear with them finally went back in the car. but 1 stuck it out. Although nearly frozen and covered with snow. I was much relieved when I hit the ground at Shultz. A small bonus was that the conductor never col­ lected my fare Bill Butler, the regular baggagemen on the passenger allowed me to nde in the baggage car. and I often did. visiting with him and the conductor One time, as 1 sat down beside him. Butler asked me if 1 knew what we were sitting on. then told me it was a coffin I com­ menced to get an uneasy feelirj and soon left Butler and the conductor sometimes chided me about my action questioning whether I could have the guts to be a "railroad man " I always tried to have good relations with conductor McCall. After all he was the boss of the train and could have prevented me from having many of the privileges I enjoyed. On one occasion I fouled it up. 1 offered him a piece of my caramel candy which he took and disappeared. Then in a day or two I sensed that he seemed a bit cool I had no idea why until Bill Butler told me that the candy got stuck in the conductors dentures and he had to go to the baggage car and scrape them with his pocket knife before he could collect all of the tickets. My last ride In January 1925. returning to my out-of­ state school following Christmas vacation. I climbed on the engine of the southbound after­ noon tram in Cloverdale. Charlie Nichols was the engineer and Will Monica the fireman. At Delton, who mounted the engine carrying a stnng of fish he had caught through the ice of crooked Lake but Jack Millbeck Wc then had a fairly full house (engine). As usual. 1 got on the fireman's seal with Monica and Millbeck shared the engineers scat with Nichols Monica had already commissioned me as a fireman From time to time. I put some coal in — but as we began descending downgrade toward the Kalamazoo Valley after passing Cressey 1 must have had a lapse. After going considerable distance with no ac­ tion by the "substitute fireman." Millbeck with a wry 'mile shouted. "Well, kid are you going to let her die?” Needless to report. I immediately went' into action. Millbeck always called me "kid” and Monica called me “old kid." 1 think that was the last time 1 saw Jack Millbeck. who had been my idol for so many years Sometime about 1930. while passing through Woodbury on a nonstop Pcre Mar­ quette passenger train. I saw a CK&S mixed tram of coach and freight cars standing at the depot Suddenly I spotted a familiar figure. Charlie McCall Al first 1 hardly recognized him in the blue collar attire of a working man. It was the only time I had seen him other than in his trim navy blue brass-buttoned uniform — white shirt and black bow tie. Sadly, it dawned on me that this was the beginning of the end of what to me had been a romantic era That was the last time I saw Conductor McCall. Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. Here's What Wre Doing About It T! IE AMERICAN BLOOD SUITLY H curMUnlly an.1 •humughly toMrd I 2 1UXWO BANKSHAVE AtXJFD FIVE ADDHTONAL SCREENING TESTS Ur irUrctrm Jartm Mncr l**6 to incrmrulrry Srwn trpiratr K-mmmg irMs »rr now cimdurtnJ ' un ^*1* UM tto! Jcwwlcd. trwluding leM> kr AILN. hr[ul>tn •nd tvptuhi al THE U S DOES NOT ALWAYS HAVE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY OF W (XX > While pr.««lmg il jjew mtndtwrwt n ut pnm.r> OXHTTn, rrumUinir^ in wpj<lv of t*«>d has triumr m«Tr4Mn|{lv important as dumm MTtvr numr scrutiny 3 B11ORF DONATTNC. Bl OOP. EACH DONOR IS ASM D MULTIPLE QUESTIONS •buul htgh-rnK brhaviur that would Jtwjuahty dirwlrms 4 STERILIZED NEEDLES USED TX1 DRAW BU.KX) ARE Nt VFR REUSED Thrrr n no nU AIDS ur uthrr irJiMum dt» ratr* whm donating biuod 5ci AS AN ALTERNATIVE TO BIX XX ) TRANSFUSIONS kail* a growing numhrr pm^Ur tarnrtu tnun urtAifuui < wtfi tramhnaura 6 <ji HEALTHY AMERICANS ARF tNCOURAtiED TO VOLUN TEFR TO GIVE BlAXMJkr the 4 rmlhun pruplr who drfwnd un b*«U tMnduw.rera.-t> yrar 7 SUNDAY, MAY 22 at 6:00 P.M. The Children's Choir of First Baptist Church of Hastings is putting on a musical by Noel & Schmidt entitled... "O ME. O MY. O NEHEMIAH!" This musical is about the Old Testament Prophet Nehenuah. and his attempts to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem after the return of Baby Ionian Exile These children have worked hard and uould appreciate your presence as they re-enact this Biblical event First Baptist Church of Hastings �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1994 Viking names managers for Far East Operations Pictured in front of a world map al Vidng Corporation office in Hastings are (left ot right) Anker N. Frantzen, executive vice president from the Viking office in Singapore, Mike Soh, general manager of the Singapore office, and Winston Suen, managing director of the Hong Kong office of Viking Corporation. The Viking Corporation announces two im­ portant management changes in its fire spnnker business Michael Soh has been promoted to manag­ ing director of Viking Far East Pte Lid .. Vik­ ing's distribution center in Singapore which serves the South East Asia region Viking (Hong Kong) Ltd. also has a newmanaging director. Winston Suen. The Vik­ ing Corp (Hong Kong) Ltd. provides material supply and engineering services to the fire protection industry in China and Hong Kong Both Soh and Suen recently were m Hastings at Viking corporate offices for train­ ing and planning sessions During the visit. Anker Frantzen announced his retirement as managing director of Vikinj Far East Frantzen came to Viking in 1988 with many years of experience in Asian business. He built Viking sales in the region from almost nothing to a significant percentage of Viking's tool sales He established strong network of agents and was heavily involved in the pur­ chase of Viking Hong Kong Ltd. in 1991. cor­ porate officials said. After his retirement, Frantzen and his wife. Lise, plan to move back to their native Den­ mark from Singapore, where they have lived for the past 15 years. The right way to hold a rabbit on your lap is demonstrated by Alex Snyder, with help from Kim Freeman The children have been studying backyard and woodland animals this spring, and Freeman delivered several varieties to Southeastern Southeastern kids learn about backyard and woodland animals JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! JOBS! DOESN’T ANYONE NEED A JOB? Currently we have many customers/job sites In and around Grand Rapids that will train If you have: • Foctory/Production Background • Steady Work History • High School Diploma or GED • Will Work Lots of Overtime • Want a long-term/hlre potential job Assembly, Punch/Trim Press, Spot Welding, Stack/Pack Parts, Load Machines ...and many more! ■■ $•all BONUS Bring in this od to receive an extra *50 uson completion ot a 40 hour work week within 2 pay periods of applying with Peoplemark Apply 8 op 4 p.m weekdays or 10 a.m.-2 p.m Saturday with 2 pieces ot ID. 507 36th St.. S.E. Grand Rapids (about 1 mll« East of U.S. 131) PEOPLEMARK e > ......r ■1.,—n , St. Rose Church RUMMAGE SALE May 20 • 9:30-3:30 Entrance from Michigan Avenue Nurse Needed PART TIME POSITION Local physician's office. Send resume to ... Ad NO. 241 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188. Hastings, Ml 49058 Equal Opportunity Employer ... NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on May 23. 1994 at 7:30 P.M In the Community Room, Courts & Law Building at 220 W. Court St., Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amended MAP CHANGE - A-4-94 Request to rezone property In Sec. 32. Carlton Township (see attached map). Beginning at the Northwest comer of Sec. 32. T4N. R8W, Carlton Twp., Barry County. Michigan; th East 686 8 ft along the North line of said Section line; th S 01 degrees W 233 ft.; th E 120 ft. parallel with the North Section line; th S 517 ft. parallel with the West line of said Sec 32; th Wes! parallel with said North Section line, 800 ft more or less to said West Section line; th N along said West Section line, 850 ft. more or less to the point of beginning Kim Freeman from Middleville visited Joan Annie's kindergarten class last . week, and brought with her a crayfish, * salamander, frog, rabbit, small snakes and a large ball python Samantha , Hauschild shows she has already made friends with the python. Nursing Assistant Class Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state cer­ tification. Excellent employment oppor­ tunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vaca­ tion and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour. Classes start June 1 and end June 22. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and fill out an application. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. eoe Kim Freeman and Sarah Garrett (seated) show the rest ot Joan Fmnie's class a rabbit; one of many animals that the children might see in their backyard or nearby woods. Each child could hold or pet one of the animals that visited them in their classroom. RN's/LPN's We are looking (or people with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full or part time. All shifts are available. Wages based on ex­ perience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. Thornapple Manor Contact Sue Lemon. RN, DON at 616-945-2407 extension 444 or Heidi Byrne, RN, ADON at extension 445 for an interview. 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 Thornapple Manor — NOTICE — 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Monday, May 23,1994 - 7:15 P.M. at the Hope Township Hall on M-43 Near Shultz Road All of the above mentioned property is located in Barry County, Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments. either verbally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be beard at the above men­ tioned time and place The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meettng/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Judith A. Peterson, Coor­ dinator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Office, 220 W State St.. Hastings, Michigan, between the hours of 8 a_m. to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further information Nancy L Boersma. Barry County Cle/t (4-28 A 5-19) For the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals to hold a hearing for the following: 7:15 p.m. to consider the request of Lyle and Faye Siegrist of 278 Lakeside Drive, Lot 36 Oakridge Shores, Hope Township tor a vanance. His garage was built too close to the road nght-of-way. one comer being 9 feet and the other 6.7 feet from the right-of-way when 10 feet is re­ quired He is asking for a variance of 1.0 feet on the southeast comer and 3.3 feet on the southwest comer 7:30 p.m. to consider the request of Robert and Jourdaine Dittrich ot 274 Lakeside Drive, Lot 37 Oakridge Shores, Hope Township for a var ance. One comer of their shed is 5J feet from the property line and one corner is 1.9 feet when 10 feet is required. They are asking for a variance of 4.7 feet on the northwest comer and 8 1 feet on the southwest comer Immediately following will be Show cauee Hearings for the people listed below: Kimberly and Nancy Aspgren, 7460 Elmwood (Lakewood Estates) Vernon Ownes, Lot 53 of Stevens Wooded Acres No 1 Ernest Polley. 81 Woods Trail. Lot 81 Stevens Wooded Acres No. 2 The application, legal description and map may be view­ ed during regular business hours Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 nucn and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S Wall Lake Road on M-43 Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable aux iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted materials being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requnng auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below James Hurt. Zoning Administrator 5463 S Wall Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 __ 948-2464 (120) Auction Sale LOCATVD of the Golden Govel Auction Gallery, 500' south off Exit 110 from 1-94 in Historic Marshall, Michigan. Mon., May 23 • 3p.m. There ore dishes by fhe 100's plus small misc. items, some old and antique. There are over 25 tobies load­ ed with goodies! ! A partial listing of the general merchandise include: TV; VCR; twin beds: tea cart; 3 pc. living room suite: davenports; dehumidifiers; recliners; misc. chairs: drop leaf table: wicker choirs; swivel rocker: metal detector; baby bed. Master Tone special guitar; Morris banjo; antique picture frames; small appliances; bedding; doilies and soforth; parking meters; milk bottles; collection of souvenir plates; buttons; costume jewelry; exercise bike; golf clubs; oil lamps; riding lawn mower. 2 good rotary lawn mowers; bicycles; medium size snow blower; many collectibles. This auction consists of approx. 500 articles. Inspection starts at 2.-00 pm. Belcher, Dingman, Spaulding* J1 \ ^udionttri: - W * 14991 US 27 North • ManhaU Ml 49061 1 Ph 1616)7114211 FAX 161617114S00 Takz Action—Sell a Xurrton"] \^ - Sefc»w • « MMi • Here* D.f—« • lem !«■■■•■<* • >e— *****J Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: i It’s A Boy! Doug and Lon (Newman) Taylor are proud to announce the birth of their son. Douglas Maurice Taylor Jr., on April 30 ai 10:53 a.m at Butterworth Hospital. Doug Jr. weighed 8 j lbs., 4 ozs and was 18)6 inches long Tbe proud grandparents arc John and Chary I-Newman and Roberta Taylor. GIRL, Lucille Elaine, bom at Pennock ' Hospital on April 21 at 7:49 p.m to Mr. and Mrs. Doughs Blume, weighing 9 lbs. LEGAL NOTICES: Synopsis ot Minute* RafMar ktottW wore TOWNSHIP Moy 9 1994 at 7:X pm Pledge to Flog by all present All Board Members nine residents. two guest* present Approved agenda at amended, minute* April 11 ond 25. 1994 meetingt Received Treasurers all corretpondonce ond committee reports Approved payment of all lilted bill*. Lof Subdivision request granted Ro Baxter Creek. Appointed Betty Tobias to 4 year term Delton District Library Board. Approved purchase of flowert for all up to $40. plywood and new trimmer; guide signs to place at main highway*. Set investigation fee $100 in lieu of fine Re: building permit*. Govt authority to Zoning Administrator to issue four appearance tickets for zoning violations tf not in compliance by deadline: one violation extended three month* Approved 1994 road work amount of $48 788 67 Update on Se^rer by Lou VanLiere Meeting adjourned 9:25 p.m for o Closed Meeting regarding pending litigation Meeting called bock to order at 9 45 p.m Meeting adjourned at 9:58 p.m. Shirley R. Case. Clerk Attested to by Patricio I Baker. Supervisor HOPE TOWNSHIP Public Hearing Hurt Drive Special Assessment District Hearing closed 7:02 p.m Meeting 7 03 p.m. Ail members present. Thirteen residents, At­ torney Scale*. Adopted Resolution No 4- Confirmation of Special Assessment Roll. Lien. Payment and Col­ lection of Special Assessment �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 19, 1994 — Page 11 West State Road to be completed; other road projects planned Residents living along West State Road wont have to drive up and down a torn-up road much longer. The final stage of the Barry County Road Commission's two-year re-paving and widening project will begin with the start of blacktopping at the end ot May. A 6.68-milc stretch of West Stale Road, from Iroquois Trail near Algonquin I_akc to Church Street in Middleville, will be re-paved. Road crews spent last summer recon­ structing three intersections, re-grading sev­ eral portions of the road and widening it from 22 to 28 feel. The road was closed to through traffic for much of the summer. The Road Commission hopes to keep one lane of traffic open while the re-paving is being done this summer, according to Road Commission Manager Jack L Kincman The re-paving is expected to be completed by Aug. 1. The Road Commission has contracted with Thompson-McCully company of Grand Rapids to do the re-panng. The total project will cost over $1 million. Last summer's road prep-anon cost ap­ proximately $600,000. Kineman said. This summer s re-paving will cost at least $748,000. Eighty percent of the cost of the project is being picked up by the federal government. Kineman said, with the remain­ der of the money coming from township and county coffers. The county has several other road im­ provement projects planned for this summer. They include: • The tearing up. widening, and blacktop­ ping of a two-mile stretch of Woodlawn and Barber roads The project starts on Wood­ lawn at the city limns and ends up on Barber Road at the intersection of Coals Grove Road The $462,570 project includes the tearing up of the old pavement, the widening of the road from 20 to 30 feet, the breaking up of the old concrete road underneath the existing blacktop, and the re paving of the surface with blacktop. The project is 80 per­ cent federally funded. Kincman said, with the rest of the funding being supplied lo­ cally. Thompson-McCully also won the con­ tract for this project. Construction should begin by the end of May. Completion is scheduled for Sept. 1. • The re-grading and widening of a mileand-a-half stretch of Lindsey and Mullen roads from Wildwood Road to the existing pavement on Mullen Road near Mullenhurst Golf Course. The project began last winter with the clearing of trees to facilitate tbe road widening. The re-grading is under way now and is expected to be completed by the end of May The grading and widening is in preparation for paving the road The paving will be done next summer. Including the paving, the project is expected to cost at least $110,180. Orangeville Township will be paying the $110,180. with the county picking up any additional costs. Kineman said. • The leveling out. widening, and re-sur­ facing of seven-tenths of a mile of Pifer Road, beginning at Cedar Creek Road and ending just east of Gurd Road. Road Com­ mission crews will tear up the existing The day of this sale was incorrect in this weeks Reminder, the correct day is... SUNDAY,May 22*11:30 AM ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES CMB, Utfmu CARDS, AHnOK SHOP OOOOVT LOCATION: Wxl.n, Auct.on Born >043 W. B.ppl.y Rd Odmo. Ml lok. - Follow ouction signs. Sunday, May 22 • 11:50 AM dinner directly following the auction. Vollevball and toftball the grill. Thit auction contain quality colledoblet ond antique COINS: Large cent*. 1827. 1835. I8S1. 1833. 1857 Flying Eagle Indian Hood cent*: 1833 throe cent silver T-1. Buffalo Nickel*. Liberty seated dime. 1874 arrow* that do<e 1883 arrow* ray*. 1854. 1875 1989 Barber Barber halve*, walking Liberty half dollar*, silver dollar*. Lincoln penny set. Rooseveit dimes. Washington quarters. Coll for a full listing of date* ond coins to be mailed. BASEBALL CAROS: 89 Topp* traded set (Ken Griffey Jr. Rookie). 91 Don Rus* Rookie* — CPI set: 91 Front Row Draft Pix (Rodriguez and Green Rookie*). Floor Bosobeall miniatures ■ CPL set: Upper Deck Hockey wax box: Nike Michael Jordan Basketball sot; Front row Japanese Basketboll (very limited). 91 All World Football wax listing to bo mailed. GLASSWARE: crystal glass, etched glass, carnival; biown glass; FURNITURE: child* folding lobio and choir*, oak buffet: linod; kitchen table and chair*, wicker chair* w.-glo** top table: twin headboard and end board BOOKS «nd MISCELLANEOUS: Roy Roger* .lory book* all kind* of children* books: old school book*, old post cord*: old magazine*, new print* egg boskets: old frame* and prints: old printing blocks, old light fixture* shade* ond parts: fumi ure parts; . full of unique and unusual items. Auction indoort rain or thine! Lunch on graundt - porta jan! Auctioneer LOREEN W1CKENS 616374-8063 Like Odessa. Ml Fax: 616-374-4117 Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 945-9554 Sell anything FAST! Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER and become a well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 cJlciAiitUfA, Calm OetdeJi, 'A Strofcr of Briffianrt" 221 W. Mill Streel • Hastings. Michigan 49058 • 945-4071 OPEN: Monday Thursday B-S: Fnday 8-7: Saturday 8-2 pavement, widen the road to between 22 and 32 feet, and cut the tops off two hills. Din from the hills will be used to fill in other parts of the road. The leveling out will pro­ vide moton sis with clearer views al the Ptfer and Cedar Creek intersection and the l*ifer and Gurd Road intersection. Kineman said. The low-visibility intersections are a traffic hazard. Kincman said. The commission has been trying to correct the problem for years, he said. The project was finally made possi­ ble with federal road safety fundirg. A total of $80,000 for the project will be paid for by the federal government, and $28,000 by Barry Township. Any additional cost will be picked up by the Road Commission. The project includes the installation of 700 feet of guard rail on the north side of Pifcr Road east of Gurd Road. That project should start tn June. Kineman said, and last two months, during which time those sections of road will be closed. The county Road Commission will also be conducting several re-paving and seal coat­ ing projects around the county, but the exact projects have not been determined yet. Kineman said. One project already ap­ proved. however, is the patching of a fivemile stretch of Yankee Springs Road from Gun Lake Road to M-37. Road crews will do what is called "blade patching," or using blacktop to fill in the sides of the road and make it more level. The cost of the project will be shared by Yankee Springs Township and the county GATES...continued from page 1 "There was some personal judgment involved, loo" as well as the legal opinion and report of the investigation, he said "I have mixed feelings. It wss not an easy vole. Termination is never an easy task." Moore said. One allegation in the board s resolution io terminate Gates claims that he allowed jokes and talk about sex to pervade the atmosphere at the shelter. "Nobody suggests anything went on in front of the public." stressed Gates' attorney Carol Jones Dwyer. She said she believes the allegation to be a "phony" contention. She also noted that the allegation is misleading as it is written in the County Board s resolution because it states without explanation that Gates "allowed an atmosphere of sexually explicit behavior to pervade the atmosphere al the animal shelter." Dwyer maintained that the charge can only be clarified by reading the separate animal shelter investigation report and that the allegation boils down to employees joking and talking about sex. The other allegation is that Gates and Julie Mitchell, who was tbe chief animal control officer at the time, "had an intimate relationship which had a negative impact on the work place." "Nobody has suggested that the animals suffered as a result." Dwyer said, "and that tbe other employees were given a hard time. He didn't treat other employees roughly. There are no allegations Of that sort. So Regarding the mutual relationship with Mitchell. Gates alleges that before be pursued the relationship, he asked Commissioner Ethel Bozr. chairwoman of tbe Criminal Justice Committee, which is in charge of the Animal Shelter, "if she felt the relationship would present a problem. She said no. When I asked if other commissioners might have concerns, she called them and reported back to me that they, too. saw no problem with the relationship." Bozc said Wednesday that Gates' statement about her is "a baldface lie. "I never gave permission for them to have a relationship," she stressed. Boze said she didn't know about the relationship until a county employee told her. "I will not take the blame for any of the hanky-panky that went on at the animal shelter," Bozc said. "I never acted alone. It was always through committee or the board. "He (Gates) points his finger at everybody but himself," she said. "I'm not taking this sitting down.. I’m angry." she said. Dwyer alleged that Gates "had tbe commissioners' explicit OK to follow his heart and how they can now fire him for the same reason is beyond me.” Gates maintains that "according to everything in the so-called investigative report, the only problem caused by the relationship is lhai I was very saddened when it ended, and Ms. Mitchell and I were again it seems to be a phony reason. uncomfortable and tense for a while in "It’s hard to believe that they dealing with each other. (commissioners) really meah that." "Nowhere in the report is there any Immediately after Gates was fired, Dwyer suggestion that others were hurt by our brief commented that she thought the board's relationship, or that the mission and decision to fire Gates involved personal function of the animal shelter was reasons impaired." Gales said. "This is just a highly personal action that He noted that he has not been acting as has nothing to do with county policy or job the director of the animal shelter for nearly performance. The other thing I would point two years. out. the only positive thing, is by their "Both (reasons for firing) have nothing to resolution I think the commissioners "have do with the >b from which 1 have been indicated that they do not believe die vast fired. I have not received any criticism from majority of alldfflMMFvflMffMpMftt fohn Gales. BasicallJI a. ► -the commissioners,. regarding my friendly relationship wiffl a emproyee and performance as planning and zoning director — the job from which they have just tbe employees toty dirty jokes al tbe animal shelter...(some )r commissioners told dirty dismissed me," he said. Dwyer said she did not think the "real" jokes at the animal shelter..." reasons for his dismissal have been "It's possible" that action will be taken disclosed. against others who are named in tbe animal Dwyer said she is concerned about the way shelter investigation report." Moore said. Gates' firing took place The County Board Gates. 55. suffered a serious heart attack had advertised that it was going to bold a Monday al his borne and was taken to St. special meeting May 12 "to meet with Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he Attorney Craig Mutch and Prosecutor Dale remains in the critical care unit, said Dwyer. Crowley regarding their opinion and A hospital spokesperson said Gates was m conclusion on the animal shelter fair condition Wednesday afternoon. investigation." Gates has been in excellent physical "You don't have to specify why you're condition and has no prior history of heart having a special meeting, just give notice trouble, she said. "Tbe false and hateful accusations leveled at Mr. Gales by two or three disgruntled employees several months ago have placed a tremendous burden on him." Dwyer said. "There is little doubt that this stress, compounded by the surprise move Thursday of the County Board in dismissing him tor imagined reasons unconnected with his job performance, contributed significantly to Monday's attack." Dwyer said. Allegations against Gates have never been proven to be true or false, but commissioners fired Gates because they said there is "sufficient evidence to believe" the two allegations are true. Dwyer said that nearly all the charges are from employees who were fired or discharged by Gates or were alleged by those employees' boyfriends or girlfriends. Gates is entitled to receive psy until the appeal bearing before the board which has to be held within 21 days, Moore said. Because of Gates' heart attack, an extension may be needed if his physicians determine that be is physically unable to attend a bearing in that lime frame, Dwyer said. After the hearing, the County Board will vote to either affirm or reverse the decision to discharge Gates. If Gates had not requested a hearing, his pay would have ended May 19, the board said. Gates, in his written appeal, said be did not allow "a sexually explicit atmosphere to pervade the animal shelter." as the county has charged. "The workers told ribald jokes and stories among themselves before I became director and they continued to do so after I became director. This is a matter beyond the control of any director. "Likewise I could not stop — and had no authority to stop — the county coordinator and certain commissioners from going to the animal shelter and telling their own dirty stories and jokes to the workers there I did not even have an office at the shelter "I was expected to perform my job as director without pay and from my office in the county building. How could I tell my employees to stop having certain types of conversations among themselves when I could not be present at the facility, and when my superiors participated in and encouraged that very behavior?" Gates asked in the appeal that you're having one." Dwyer said. "But if you do specify, it's misleading when you go beyond that. Prosecutor Crowley said the nonce was sufficient that the animal shelter investigation would be discussed. "I don't think there is any violation of the Open Meetings Act for the board to proceed right now and take some action at this meeting," be said. Mutch agreed, saying that his understanding of the law is that a public notice need not include a meeting agenda unless a public bearing is going to be held. During discussion about tbe resolution to fire Gates, Doster wanted to amend the resolution to separate the two positions Gates has held with tbe county and only include information about his former duties at the animal sJv-hfr "In other words, in effect, you are proposing that we do nothing," Commissioner Marge Radant said. "I have a problem with whether the two separate jobs are two separate jobs or one job; whether we can fire Mr. Gales from the Planning and Zoning position for his activities that allegedly occurred at the animal shelter," Doster said. Radant said that because of the alleged activities Gates "had lost the confidence of the majority of this board...as a department heal" Commissioner Gordon Fuhr agreed. Tbe board defeated Doster's amendment by a vote of 5-3, with only Doster. Newman and James in favor of voting separately on each issue. 'This is such a unique *!!uation....A person very seldom carries on two separate positions, one of which is voluntary. For actions that occurred on a voluntary job. whether you can bold that against someone on their paid job. I don’t know," Doster said. "I think it's important to separate it because I don t understand bow you can terminate someone from a position he hasn't held for two years." Commissioner Lew Newman said. "I just simply warned to separate the two jobs and tbe question of dismissal separately with each job," said Commissioner Sandy James. After the meeting. James and Newman said they voted not to fire Gates because the issues were not dealt with separately. Two Hastings Charter Township official. Supervisor Dick Thomas and Treasurer Diana Phillips, who attended the special meeting said afterwards that they feel Gates' dismissal was not justified. Pam Weyerman. planning and zoning xssistant/secretary. will handle duties while the Planning and Zoning Department head vacancy exists. Moore said. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 4994-95 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 6, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. at the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan, the Jcard of Education of the Hastings Area School lystem will hold a public hearing to consider the system's proposed 1994-95 budget. The Board of Education may not adopt its porposed 1994-95 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 232 W. Grand St., Hastings, Michigan. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the school system's pro­ posed budget. Not more than ten (10) days after the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve and adopt its 1994-95 budget This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 19. 1994 Delton boys win KVA with 4th straight undefeated season, 30th dual win Tbe boys track team in Delton held up the tradition of going undefeated in tbe Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 102­ 35 thrashing of Paw Paw. Monday. Paw Paw had been undefeated going into tbe dual. It was also the 3Oth-straighi dual win for the Panther tracksters. a team which hasn't felt the pang of loss since the 1990 season. Finishing first for the Panthers in the field events were: Link Pape in the discus and shot pul and Ben Haneckow in the pole vault. Don Ash finished first in the 100- and 200-metcr dashes. Kyle Erb won the 110- DK girls end perfect season with 66-62 edging of Paw Paw meter hurdles. Chad Lenz took first in thr 400-meter dash and Ben Skinner wot' -la: 300-meter hurdles. Relay teams finishing first were the 400and 800-meter team of Bryan Garrison. Ryan Dawe. Ixnz and Ash; the 1600-met er team of Gary Fisher. Jamy Smith, Nate Kendall and Lenz and the 3200-me ter team of Fisher. Smith, Kendall and Antonio Liceaga. The team defeated Mattawan 96-41 and Battle Creek Pennficld 116-21, last week. Pape won the shot aixl discuss, Smith won the 800- and 1600-metcr runs and Ash won meter dash. Smith took the 1600-meter run. Fisher won the 400-meter dash. Nate Kendall took the 800-meter run. Ash won the 200-metcr dash and Liceaga won the 3200-meter run. All four relay teams also finished in first place. The team will be in Ionia. Saturday for the regional tournament. The Delton girls track team edged Paw Paw for the Kalamazoo Valley Association title with a 66-62 win. Monday. Both teams came into the KVA final dual with unde­ feated records. The Lady Panthers end the regular season with a 9-0 overall record and a 7-0 tally in the KVA Katie Madison, who threw the shot pul 35 feet, 1 1/2 inches, was the only gold medal­ ist for the Panthers in the field events. Individuals taking first place in the track events were: Sam Latinga in tbe 100-meter dash at 12.7, the 200-metcr dash at 27.3 and the 400-meter dash at 56.0 and Amy Cook in the 100- and 300-meter hurdles with times of 15.7 and 49.4. The relay teams winning were the 400meter team of Rachel Harnden, Sarah Doele and Madison and Latinga; the 800meter team of Hamden. Doele. Madison and Nichole Moss and the 1600-met er team of Doele. Cook. Moss and Madison The team will be in Ionia. Saturday, for tbe regional competition and borne Tuesday for the KVA conference meet the 100- and 200-mcter dashes against Mattawan. Against Pennficld, Pape again won the shot and discus, Skinner won the 110- and 300-meter hurdles, Dawe won the 100 Delton's Jamy Smith round the trade In the 3200-meter relay In the win over Paw Paw The team finished with a time 8:28.71. Bryan Garrison leaps Into the sand pit tor a second-place finish In the long jixnp In Deiton s thrashing of Paw Paw. Monday. Katie Madison threw the shot put 35 feet.t 1/2 Inches to win the event against Paw Paw. Delton's JUI Goff racked up three pitching wins over Kalamazoo Valley Association In the past week Here she pitches In the extra-inning win over Kalamazoo Christian. Monday. Shortstop April Cornelius waits in the background. Delton softball team coming on strong as season winds down The Delton varsity softball team is con­ founding Kalamazoo Valley Association opponents as the season goes into the final two weeks of regular-season play. Long jumper Amy Cook reaches for that extra Inch In the Delton win over Paw Paw In the KVA season finale The Lady Panthers defeated GalesburgAugusta 6-4. May 10. Battle Creek Penn­ ficld 12-6. May 12. and Kalamazoo Chris­ tian 8-7 in eight innings, Monday. The team which bad been hovering around tbe cellar has come alive in the latter part of the season to scramble for an abovc.500 season with the district playoffs begin­ ning May 31. Kelly Yoder, coach of the team, said she is feeling confident about the team and the way they are playing the game. Jill Goff registered the three wins in the pitching department, giving up six hits to G­ A. eight hits to Pennficld and seven to Kalamazoo Christian. Shortstop April Cornelius bad four hits / against Galesburg, a single and a double over Pennfield and a pair of singles against Christian. Others getting the hits are: King with six hits in the three games and Samantha Hud­ son with five hits, including a triple. Many others on the team have four hits. Jill Campbell had the game-winning hit in the bottom of the eight inning, Monday to drive in the winning run. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19. 1994 — Page 13 Hastings places 2nd in Dowagiac tourney, drops 3 in Twin Valley Hastings boys move to 6-1 in Twin Valley with win over Sturgis "Excellent, excellent high school base­ ball." Hastings varsity baseball coach Jeff Simpson said of the recent games played by his team. "It’s like the days of old with great pitching and great defense." He said this despite the pair of losses to Coldwater. 4-2 and 2-1. May 12. Hastings spotted the Cardinals a run in the first inning on a walk, a stolen base and a hit In the second inning. Hastings pitcher Ja­ son Mrrkley struck out the side, but tbe third batter took first after swinging at a wide third strike which the catcher was unable to handle. Two walks and two hits later, the Cardinals had a 4-0 lead. Markley, who gave up four hits in the game, shut down the visitors for the next five innings. Hastings scored its two runs in tbe fourth on a two-run double by Tim Cook. Todd Sanlnocencio. Dan Sherry and Dave Hammond also had hits in the game. "It was great baseball to watch." Simpson said. "It’s just too bad wc came up on the short end. The team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview 5-3, Tuesday. Sanlnocencio gave up two earned runs, walked two and struck out eight. Eric Haines was 2-2 at the plate in the Twin Valley loss The Saxons are now 3-5 in the Twin Val­ ley and 10-12 overall. Tbe team is at Hills­ dale tonigb'. (May 19) and at Harper Creek. Tuesday. In the Dowagiac Baseball tournament. Saturday, the Saxons defeated the leading team in the Wolverine Conference. Vicks­ burg. 9-4 to move into the championship game against the hoa team. Jason Martdoy winds up In the first game of the douWeboader with Coldwater, Thursday. (Photo courtesy of Kat Maher) In the final game, Hastings had only one strike out. which Simpson said pleased him greatly, but the team ended up on the short end of a 4-0 shut out. "We had only one hit in the game." Simp­ son said, "but everybody was swinging a good bat. They have some gt.ai players who made super plays against us and that was the key." Simpson added that the Saxons had to face the "toughest left-handed pitcher the team's seen all season in the Dowagiac game. was control of the game. He surrendered two hits, struck out eight and walked three. “When he's on the mound, he pitches goou and keeps us in the game (by not allowing tbe big inning)." Dan Sherry had four runs baited in with the help of a two-run home run and Jason Markley belted one ihto the cheap seats as well. Hammond was 3-4 a: the plate with two doubles, a single and an RBI. Haines was 2­ 5 with a pair of RBIs and Markley was 2-3. Sanlnocencio was on tbe mound in the first game and Simpson said "typically" be Hastings girls sweep Marshall in Twin Valley doubleheader Tbe Hastings varsity softball team used tbe first inning in both tbe first and second game of a doubleheader with league-foe Marshall, to post an 8-5 and a 12-2 pair of wins. Tuesday. The wins run the Lady Saxons' record to 8-1 in the Twin Valley Conference and 17-4 overall. The team has two more league games, one at Hillsdale, tonight (May 19) and at Harper Creek Tuesday. In game two, the team had all nine players rounding the bags on a walk, four Marshall errors and four hits. The Lady Saxons sent 14 batters to tbe plate In tbe inning and Theresa Kelly, Tim®l.Keny and Janette Jennings had RBIs in tbe bracket. Tbe team was shut down until the bottom of the fifth when, with the score 9-2. Sarah McKeougb and Janette Jennings were safe on errors. McKeough was driven in on an Amanda Jennings single. Both Jennings came in on a Sarah Johnston single to end the game by the 10- run mercy rule. Amanda Jennings went tbe distance, giving up two hits, striking out seven and walking four. Tbe two runs by tbe Lady Redskins were unearned. Janette Jennings and Johnston both had two singles and two RBIs to lead the team In game one. Amanda Jennings pitched all seven innings and gave up eight hits. She struck out nine and walked one batter. Tbe Saxons had to hold on to tbe 8-1 lead in tbe bottom of the seventh when the Redskins scored four runs on four hits and two Hastings errors. Tbe Saxons scored five in tbe first on four walks, a two-run triple by Amanda Jennings and two-run single by Tammi Kelly. Theresa Kelly bad a single and two RBIs in the game and Denise Heath bad two singles and Katie Murphy and Brandi Eye had an RBI each. The team pounded out 12 hits in a 13-0 win over Battle Creek Central in tbe first game of the Gull Lake Invitational. Saturday, which must have were their bats to death, because tbe team could get only four hits in the championship game. Tbe Lady Saxons lost to Pvchment in that game 5-1 "I'm not sure what happened between games." said coach 1-arry Dykstra, "but our bats went dead in the second game. "We hit eight infield pop-ups. five to the catcher, and tbe few times wc hit the ball hard, it was directly to left field." Parchment scored one run In each of the first, fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh innings to charge Janette Jennings with ha second loss on the mound this season. Jennings gave up eight hits, struck out six and walked three. Hastings scored a run in the third and the sixth inning. The run in the lb*.d was after Denise Heath singled and came in when McKeough plowed through pitch for a triple Tbe score in the sixth came on another three bagger by McKeougb. Janette Jennings' sacrifice fly brought her in for the only other score for the Saxons. In game one of the tournament, the Saxons' aory had a better ending. Amanda Jennings threw her second no­ hitter of the season and lowered her earned run average to 0.91. She struck out 13 in the game. The mitts in the field also completed their sixth errorless game of the season McKeough. who had a pair of triples in the second game, had three singles in game one with an RBI. Eye had the game-winning run when she walked in the third inning, stole second and season and will finish a game with Middleville, for the championship of tbe Caledonia Softball Toum—ent, when was suspended because of rain. The Lady Saxons were behind 5-4 in tbe fourth inning when the game was called. pjn. al Johnson's Field. All Saxon baseball alumni arc invited to come and play in tbe game. Wann ups will begin at 11:30 and batting practice at noon. "Bring your families and lets have a great time as usual." said former Saxon baseball coach Bernie Oom. As in last year's game, those who graduated on the even yean will face off against those who graduated in the oddnumbered years. Parents of former players wbo live out of town or arc at college arc requested to contact forma players for the game For more information and to register for the game, contact Oom at 945-9790. Tbe 400-meter relay team of Kirkendall. Haywood. Williams and Chandler also fin­ ished sixth with a lime of 46.0. Fulmer said the 6-1 record is the best the team has had going into tbe league meet. Tuesday at Albion, in the past 10 years. The team will go to the regional competition in knia Saturday. Lady Saxons fall to Sturgis in Twin Valley track meet Marie DeWitt took third in tbe 1600- and 3200-meter runs. Andrea Dreyer was third in the 100-meter dash and Katie Brandl was third in both the high jump and 100-meter hurdles. The team finished ninth of 18 schools at the Alma College Scottie Classic track and field meet. Saturday. Tbe Hastings girls came away with 24 points in the meet, which was woo by Okemos. Kari Cullen won the 300-mcler hurdles with a 48.1 seconds time. She also placed third in the long jump with a leap of 16* 6 1/2" The 400-meter relay team of April Arends. Sarah McKinney, Andrea Dreyer and Emily Diperi finished fourth, clocking in at 53.4. Dipert also picked up a pair of fifth-place finishes with a 13.31 time in the 100-meta dash and a 27.35 time in the 200-metcr <tay. Sherry Anger bad a pair of gold medal finishes, winning tbe discus with a throw of 108 feet, 10 inches and the shot put with a distance of 29' 2 1/2". Kari Cullen had two first-place finishes with a time of 48.61 seconds in the 300-me­ ta hurdles and a leap of 15* 2 1/2" in the long jump. Emily Dipen was also a two-time winner in tbe 100- and 200-met a dashes with times of 13.36 and 27.30 respectively Lori Maiville won the 400-meter dash withau-ne of 1:02.04. Taking second place were: Brandi Lydy in tbe shot and discus, Maiville in the 800meter run and Nicole Wood in the 3200metarun. ....... OFFICES NURSES (2) and RECEPTIONIST/MLLING CLERKS (2-3) CHILDBIRTH EDUCATORS PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking several Regis­ tered Nurses with obstetrical or neonatal experience/training as Childbirth Educators. Classes are taught on rotating four-month, weekday evening schedules, and candidates should have ability to assist other instructors on a rotating basis, as needed. Part Time — Monday thru Friday Family Practitioner la seeking part-time office staff to open new family practice offices in Gun Lake and Delton. Michigan, this summer. Each office will be open half-days, four days per week, and will need part-time Office Nurses and Receptionists/ Billing Clerks Tbe two office nurses must be currently certified as RNs or LPNs. Excellent interpersonal skills are a must, and prior doctor’s experience preferred. The office receptionists must also possess excellent Interpersonal and communication skills, as well as com­ puter, medical insurance, billing, and accounting training/ experience. Prior experience in a doctor's office Is prefer­ red The Childbirth Educator will prepare expectant parents emotionally and physically to partici­ pate in a satisfying pregnancy, labor, birth, and introduction to parenthood, and must demon­ strate a commitment to client education and experience related to maternal-child care. Please send resume/application and letter of Introduction by Friday, June 3, to... Registered Nurses who would be interested In such a challenge she uld contact: PENNOCK HOSPITAL PENNOCK HOSPITAL Attn: Human Resources 1009 W. Green St. Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Attn: Education Department 1009 W. Green St. Hastings. Ml 49058 E.O.E. Physical exams for the 1994-95 school year will be Tuesday, May 31, at tbe Hast­ ings High School. Exams for the girls will be from 7-8 p.m and tbe boys will be seen from 8-9 p.m. The exams are free of charge. Tim Johnston, athletic directo; for the school stressed that all student aL.letes must have a physical on file at the school before they can participale in an athletic program Tbe 19th Annual Saxon Alumni Baseball Game will be bckl Monday, May 30 al 1 De van Endres re-established the freshman 400-meter dash record with a time cf 54.0 seconds. Both finished in second place Williams had a personal-best in the 100meter dash with • time of 11.6 for a secondplace finish. Others finishing second were Haywood m the 200-metcr dash, Cooney in the 800-me­ ter run. Tom Pran in the high jump, Jason Shattuck in the shot and Chandler in the 110-me ter hurdles. The Hastings boys finished fifth in the Alma College Scottie Classic. Saturday with 36 points. Okemos won the event with 72 points in the 19-team event. Lundquist had the only first-place finish for the Saxons with a heave of 50* 11" in the shot put. Hughes placed second in the high jump with a height of 6' 2" and Pratt was third at the same height. Hughes also finished sixth in the pole vault, clearing 12*. The Hastings girls track team finished with 60 1/2 points, while Sturgis came up with 91 1/2 to win the meet held here. Tues- scored on one of McKeough's singles. McKeough eventually came home on a Janette Jennings single. The Lady Saxons also scored four in the fifth, two in the sixth ard five in the seventh. Theresa Kelly had a triple and an RBI in the game, Janette Jennings had a pair of singles and four RBIs. Katie Murphy chipped in with two RBIs and a single and Tamm! Kelly had a single and double. The Lady Saxons are now 15-4 this Physicals to be given at HHS Saxon alumni looking for former players The Hastings boys track team locked in a second place standing in the Twin Valley with a 85-78 win over Sturgis. Tuesday Coach Paul Fulmer said the team contin­ ues to improve with m tc points coming from second-, third- and fourth-place finish­ ers in the final point tally. The field events remain the strong point on the Hastings squad as 47 points came in the shot put. discus, long jump, high jump and pole vault. Finishing first in tbe discus and shot put was Mark Lundquist with throws of 147 feet even and 49' 1" respectively. Ben Hughes won the long jump with a leap of 19' 9" and the high jump with a height of 6'. The long jump was Hughes best leap of his career, Fulmer said. Tom Sorenson won the pole vault by clearing 12’6". Winning on the track were: Clayton Mackenzie with a time of 10 minutes. 20 seconds in the 3200-meter run and the 400meter relay team of Malt Kirkendall. Derek Chandler, Travis Williams and Luke Hay­ wood with a time of 46.18. Mackenzie also had a personal-best time in the 1600-me ter run with a time of 4:37.8 which was good for second place. 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Jones & Co. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 19, 1994 The residents at Tendercare took part in a fishing derby Friday at the nursing home. The event was part of the home’s observation of National Nursing Home Week. Floyd Shilton (center) helped the staff members, residents and relatives bait their hooks. He is the father of the facility's maintenance man Mike Shilton Bud Berndt (right) caught the first fish of the day Here his son-in-law helps him reel in one of many he caught that day. Resident Agnes Weaks is on their left Resident Dorothy Atkins (right) joined the others in the fishing fun. Tendercare residents enjoy fishing derby as part of special week Roktenu u the Tendercare nursing home hat a chance io rc-usc lheir skill u anglers Friday when the facility held its second annual Residents' Fishing Derby. Residents and their family members took turns reeling in jumping fish on their lines. Tbe fish and the pool were supplied to tbe nursing home by the Stoney Creek Trout Farm in Grand Rapids. Al A Pete's Sports Shop in Hastings supplied the tackle. Edie Pierce, activities director at the nursing home, said tbe derby was held as part of Tendercare s observance of National Nursing Home Week, which was last week. The nursing home held activities all week to mark the occasion, she said. On Monday, the residents and staff held a teddy bear contest, where tbe oldest, biggest, smallest and cutest teddy bears were selected. They were also treated to a concert by an area organist. Pierce sxid. The starr brought in their pels Tuesday to share with the residents, she said. Members of tbe Barry County Animal Shelter also came to give a talk on how to take care of nets in warm weather. They also explained the process that will be used to raise funds for the new animal shelter. Pierce said the nursing home will set up a can to collect contributions to help pay for tbe shelter. A cook out and picnic was planned for the staff and residents on Wednesday, but it rained, so the picnic was held inside the facility. Thursday. Tendercare held an ice cream social. Many of the week's activities were planned by members of the residents' council. Place said. Happy Time celebrates 'Fathers1 Night* Entries now accepted for Country Music Showdown Pleasantview students study weather with a hot air balloon Julie VanDi ver's second/third class at Pleasantview School got to see the effects of weather with a demonstration with a hot air balloon recently. The hot air balloon project was a follow up to tbe weather unit the second and third graders did. During the month-long unit, students learned bow wind patterns affect and change the weather They discovered hot air rises and cold air falls. This concept helps explain bow storms and tornadoes arc f irmed. The hot aid balloon was made to help students see the concept of warm air rising. The student nude the balloons from tissue paper. Parent volunteers worked with tbe students in putting balloons together. After the students tried out their balloons. Terry Elliot, a commercial and recreational ballonisl spoke to the class about ballooning. He brought a video that showed the launching and landing process ches" visited with the kids and had a surprise for each. Some games included the fish pond, cake walk, bean bag toss, basketball throw and safety dart game All students won prizes and enjoyed . refreshments of popcorn and punch • It’s a sure sign of summer. The annual announcement that aspiring country musicians are invited to enter tbe True Value/Jimmy Dean Country Showdown, tbe largest country music talent contest in the world. WBCH FM/AM in Hastings will host the Country Showdown again this year. Contestant entry forms are now available al Hastings True Value Hardware or by phoning WBCH at 616-945-3414. Contestants requiring a back-up band must enter no later than June 23rd. WBCH will pro­ vide Dwight Hoffman's three piece band from Hastings for all solo acts. Contestants must provide a cassette, chord charts or sheet music no later than tbe June 23rd deadline. For country bands or other acts not requir­ ing a back-up band, tbe date to enter will be extended to July 11th. Preliminary competition will be held Saturday, July 23rd at 4 p.m. at the Barry County Fair. Finalists chosen by the judges will then compete at Hastings Summerfest al 9 p.m. on Friday. Aug. 26 al Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. $150 cash will be awarded to the winner, who will also advance to state compe­ tition in September al tbe Saginaw County Fair. Competition for the state title is for a $1,000 prize and tbe chance to advance to one of six regional finals. It s the last step before Nashville and tbe prestigious national finals as tbe regional winners compete for the grand prize of $50,000. a recording contract, and tbe national title. Tbe December 9th national final is returning to Nashville and will be one of tbe first scheduled radio/TV productions to be broadcast from the newly refurbished Ryman Auditorium. Any country performers can enter the WBCH/True Value Country Showdown, which is designed to find the most promising country talent and to give performers a chance to launch a professional career. More than 100,000 aspiring artists compete for tbe crown annually. WBCH, 100.1 FM features a country for­ mat known as “World’s Best Country Hits." The FM/AM station, which last year celebrat­ ed its 35th anniversary, is about to expand to 24-hours a day. Julie VanDrver makes final adjustments to a hot air balloon al Pleasantview A carnival theme for "Fathers' Night" was enjoyed recently by students at Happy Time Pre-School, as 60 boys and girls and their fathers or substitute fathers played games and did crafts together Many students had their faces painted with spring pictures. Clowns "B.J." and "Pat­ Teacher Aide Rosemary Cooper paints the face of Lindsey McNally while her dad, Tim McNally, watches. Students (from left) Andrew Daugherty, Samantha Vandanack, Joshua Eerdmans, Andrea Truer and Tara Schoessel, with clowns ’’Patches" and "B.J." IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE, U.S. SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT. For a recorded message of current rate information, call * 1-800-4US BOND 1-8(XM87-2663 A public semer ci thm nrwyapcr Dads help children string dinosaur necklaces (from left) Christopher Devroy and daghter Ellie and Keith Tolger and son Stephen. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 19, 1994 — Page 15 - Two Hastings students win in national business competition Hastings High School students Jett M\er> and Justin Reid were awarded winning posi lions at the National Leadership Conference of Business Professionals of America in San Francisco. Mas 6-11 As winners at the state level in March, both became eligible to represent Michigan in na ■itonal competition Jeff won a sixth place award in the data assistant competition and Justin won a proficiencs award in business math Al the conference. Myers was requires! to solve business problems using spreadsheet and database applications, as well as test his general computer knowledge To receive the business math proficiency award Reid had to use various business math formulas for pro blem solving Only 20 students who entered the competition achieved the high level of proficiency Jeff, a senior, is the son ot Phillip and Juds Myers Justin, a junior, is the son of Joyce and Steven Reid Both students have been ai live in the local Business Professionals of America chapter and have assisted in various computer projects in the Business Education Department Approximately 1 IKMl high school student' from throughout the I'nited States participated in Business Professionals of America's 2Xth National Leadership Conference Activities included general sessions with kcvnotc speakers business meetings leadership workshops, occupational and specialized competitive events election of national of fivers and tours in the San Francisco area sites I he highlight of the conference was the presentation of the awards to the winners m the national competitive events < onipames sponsoring various events at the conference were IM. Aldus Corporation. Borland. Ford Motor Company. Manpower. Mktosolt Shell (hl and WordPerfect Corporation laical sponsors that helped support the Hastings student representatives were Viking Corporation Hastings Cilv Bank. Exchange ( lub of Hastings. Hastings High School Stu dent Council. Flexfab. Hastings Sanitary Ser Vice, and the Felpausch Dollars for Scholars program Business Professionals of America is the national organization dedicated to leadership and competency development tor business and office careers The local chapter at Hastings High School is in its cigh* year Business teacher Pai Purgiel accompanied the students to San Francisco LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Default bos occurred in the conditions of o mortoge mode by DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS INC., o Michigan corporation (the Mortgagor ), to the COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN, (the "Mortgagee ) having it* principal office at 220 West State Street Hastings. Michigan 49058 dated February 26 1988 ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County Michigan on March 25 1988 in liber 464 Pages 26. 27 and 27-A (the "Mortgage '). By reason of such default, the Mortgagee elects to declare and hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due ond payable fo'thw.th As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Forty-One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Eight ond 98 100 Dollars ($341.138 98) No su‘t or proceeding at law has been instituted to recover the debt secured by the Mortgage or any port thereof Notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in the Mortgage ond the statute >n such cose mode and provided ond to pay the above amount, with interest, os provided tn the Mortgage ond all legal costs, charge* and expenses, including tbe attorney fee allowed by low. ond oil taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises ot public vendue to the highst bidder at the east en­ trance of the Barry County Courthouse located in City of Hostings. Michigan on Thursday. June 16. 1994. ot 2 00 o clock in the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township of Barry. County of Barry, State of Michigan and are described os follows A parcel of land in the southeast one-quarter of section 6. town 1 north range 9 west, described os a strip of land 166 feet m width, being 33 feet on the easterly side ond 133 feet on the westerly side of the centerline ol the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway os formerly located over and across the northeast one-quarter of the southeast one quarter of said section 6 said strip of land being 528 feet in length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said main track in a southerly direction from the cen’erllne of Maple Street os laid out in the original town plan of Delton to a point wh.ch is 240 feet more or lees, northerly of the east line of Grove Street measured along the centerUaeoff said mam track, containing on area of 1 91 acres more or less and being land deeded heretofore to tho Chicago, Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway by two deeds recorded m liber 50 of Deeds, pope 400. and in liber 57 of Deeds page 62. Barry County Records. Borry Township. Barry County. Michigan, excep­ ting. however, the following parcels of land to-wit: Excepted Parcel No 1 Starting at the northeast corner of the above described land theme wester­ ly along the centerline of Maple Street. 75 feet; thence southwesterly parallel with the easterly line of the above described land. 100 feet, thence southeasterly to a point 69 feet westerly parallel with Maple Street from the easterly line of rhe above described land ond being 120 feet south of the place of beginning of this excepted parcel; thence easterly 69 feet parallel with Maple Street to the easterly line ol said above described land; thence northeasterly along the easterly line ot said above descrioea ianp. 120 feel to the place of beginning of this excepted parcel Excepted Parcel No. 2: Also excepting the southerly 149 feet of the land first above described Excepted Parcel No 3 A parcel of land which is part of the old Chicago. Kafomazoc end Soginsw Railway right of way in the plot of Delton, describ­ ed os follows: beginning at the northeast corner of lot 27 of the plant of Delton thence v>uth 89 degrees east 40 00 feet, thence south 23 degrees 52 minutes west 95 00 feet, thence north 89 degrees west 30.35 feet; thence northeasterly along the easterly side of said lot 27. also on the curving right of way of said railroad, a distance of 91.65 feet, the great chord of said curve bears north 13 degrees 15 minutes east for 91.65 feet to the point of beginning of this excepted parcel Excoptea Parcel No. 4 A parcel of land situated in the southest one-quarter of section 6. town I north range 9 west being more particularly described os follows commencing at the northeast comer of a parcel of land in the southeast onequarter of section 6. town 1 north, range 9 west, described as follows A strip of land 166 feet in width being 33 feet on the easterly side ond 133 feet on the westerly side of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railway as formerly located over ond across the northeast one-quarter of the southeast one-quarter of said section 6. said strip of land be­ ing 528 feet in length more or less measured afong the centerline of said mam track in a southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street as laid out in the original town plat of Delton, containing about 1 91 acres of land thence north 89 degrees 00 minutes west along the centerline of Maple Street as laid out in the original plot of Delton. 75.00 feet, thence southwesterly parallel with the easterly line of the above described land end along the orc of a 3 rfogree curve to the right chord bearing south 19 degrees 6 minutes 35 seconds west 34.70 feet to the southerly right of way of said Maple Street ond the place of beginning, thence contii uing southwesterly parallel with the easterly line of ihe above described land ond along the arc of a 3 degree curve to the r.ghf chord bearing south 16 degree. 33 minutes 30 seconds west 65 30 feet thence north 11 degrees 22 minutes 25 seconds east 63.95 feet to a point on the southerly right of way of said Maple Street said point being north 89 degrees 20 minutes west 6.00 feet from the ploce of beginning, thence south 89 degrees 00 minutes east 6.00 feet to the ploce of beginning Subject to existing highways, easements and rights-of-way of record together with oil the tenements hereditaments and appurtenances thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the dote of sale Dated: May 19 1994 THE COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN Mortgagee Timothy Hiliegonds WARNER. NORCROSS « JUDD 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street N W Grand Rapids Ml 49503 2489 (616)459-6121 (6 9) HANES, WILSON. McGREGOR & MORE. OUR REG. 19.99 WOMEN’S COTTON TERRY SCUFF SALE PRICE 26” CHROMIUM BIKE MACHINE WASHABLE. BLUE, BLACK, PINK. SPECIAL PURCHASE. OUR REG. 10.97 96*00 CHOICE OF MENS OR LADIES. 15 SPEED — GRIZZLY TIRES. SHIMANO INDEX SHIFTING. INDUSTRIAL GRADE LAWN EDGING 20 FT. AVAILABLE AT KMART STORES IN GRAND RAPIDS, KENTWOOD, MUSKEGON, HOLLAND, GRAND HAVEN, WYOMING, JENISON, WALKER, HASTINGS, GREENVILLE AND IONIA, PLAINWELL, KALAMAZOO �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 19. 1994 Nashville man stands mute to sex offense charges A 2 4- year -old Nashville man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl stood mute last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to the charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on Dwight E Parkers behalf. Parker faces three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison. He is also charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Flinn | Recreation ■ 40 ACRES CORN ground to rent this seuon only c«Il 852-9433. FOR RENT24* high-tow tnvel trailer, by th; week-end or by the wttt 945-9780. _________ FOR SALE NEW SILVER SHOW HALTERS rod bndlei Also new pony driving harness. Saddles and misc tack, will trade. 623-2297. BUYING-OLD POST­ CARDS, antique buttons. Phone 948-4094. Hastings. Unique' Collectibles! Garage Sale Job' Hunted STH ANNUAL 8 FAMILY womens 7-XXL, mens s-XXl, tv. ures. appliances, tools, baby furniture'clothes, something for everyone. 1850 E. Quimbv (M79), 1 mile. 5-20, 5-21, 8-5. T.L.C. FOR YOUR loved one Experienced, dependable, honest ladies to care for senior citizens a/or handicap in your home. Reasonable rales. 517-852-1507. ______ ESTATE & FAMILY SALE! Avon bottles, books old & new, glassware, dishes, pou A pans too Clothing for the young and old, for when its hot or when its cold. Baskets, candles &. crafts galore Houseware items and a whole lot more. Appliances both large A small, furniture for your house and lawn VCR, CD play­ er, stereo A speakers. Baby things, tools, bikes A sneakers. Many more tic mu res than one can say. Slop the 19,20A21itof May. 620 W. Clinton in Hastings is the site between 9*00ajn. A 6:00p.m. at night___________ MOVING SALE furniture, mens and womens clothes, household items. Friday 9-5.635 W. High Street Hastings. RUMMAGE SALE M37 south of Tick Toct Clothes from .10 to $2. other items priced to sell. Thursday thru Sunday, lOam-7 pm.__________________ THERE’S FUN AT AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC! Hand made porcelain dolls, jewelry, clothing, glassware, dishes, and furniture. Meet new pcople’augh a Utile. Delton. M-43, 623-8900,___________________ YARD SALE FRIDAY 20TH AND SATURDAY 21 ST, frotxi 8 to 6, 4 families, a little bit of everything, and a lol of nice clothes. 3675 Head Lake Rd- off M-43 towards Delton, past Hope Township Hall. Business Services ADULT FOSTER CARE home has openings. Private pay. Call after 6:00pm. 948-9433. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging A finishing specialist Insured A guaranteed wort. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.___________________ CAMPER RV WATER DAMAGE REPAIR, refinishinig Phone 945-9370._________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Turacd down? problem credit? We can help!‘Fast easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-R00-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Senice. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. PORTABLE ALUMINUM WELDING large or small jobs, boats end marine equipment welcome. 623-3926 or 721 8702. A.R.S. Manufacturing.______________ SPRAY PAINTING aluiminum siding, roofs, barns, etc. Randron Westerly, 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rates. Free esti­ mates. Insured. Randion Hesterly. 945-2545._______________ I or Rem LOVELY 3 BEDROOM HOME WITH SCENIC VIEW Located within the Hast ings City limits. Full basement. No pets. $450 per month plus utilities. Submit letters of inter­ est with references by Friday. May 27, 1994 to: Adr288 c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings Mi 49058. For Sale Automotive For Sale PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted, responsible party to take on small monthly payments on console piano. See locally. Cali 800-635-7611. _______________ Help Wauled STOCK UP NOW RED AND WHITE Oak firewood for sale. Call 623-3182 for more details, ask for Brad. BABY SITTER NEEDED starting May 23rd, for 3 weeks. In my Nashville home. 517-852-0823._______________ CABLE INSTALLERS CTEC Cable Systems of Michi­ gan is seeking qualified candiLates to fill installer postilion. Full time position offering hour­ ly wage and a comprehensive benefit package. Previous Cable TV or electronics experience is preferred, but will train. Must have a valid Michigan drivers license, and a positive customer service attitude. Apply in person, or send rest. me to: C-Tec Cable Systems, CJo Allegan County Cablevision. P. O. Box 278, 1169 26th Street. Allegan, ML 49010. No phone calls please. EOE________________ CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION. This position provides the opportunity to work within a growing mental health agency to serve the developmen­ tally disabled and mentally ill populations. The position requires creativity and flexibility as well as the ability to function m a team atmosphere. Applicant must possess a bachelors degree in human services. Responsibili­ ties include outreach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, supervision of persons in community settings, liaison with licensing agencies, and maintenance of records. A car is required. Send resume to Barry County Community Mental Health Services, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michi­ gan 49058. No phone calls. EOE_______________________ CUSTOMER SERVICE, full­ time positions available, starting at$420vweek. company training provided, benefits, profit shar­ ing, call between llam-5pm. 948-8456.___________________ GIRLS WANTED from Michi­ gan between 7-19, to compete in this yean 4th annual 1994 Lans­ ing Pageants. Over $20,000. in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-Pageant Exl2911. (1-800-724-3268). HELP WANTED: PART­ TIME SALES CLERK. Nights and weekends a must Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply at any Cilgo Station in Hastings. LOOKING FOR A PERSON WITH LOTS of love to care for our tiny treasure from 8am to 5pm. Our home prefcred. will consider yours. Non- smoker a must! 948-3027.____________ PENNOCK HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS Be a Pennock Hospital VOLUN­ TEER. Share one-half day week­ ly using your smiles, kindness and skills to help others. Volunteer positions on the Medical-Surgical floors are available, free child care avail­ able. For more information please call 948-3109.________ WET BASEMENT? Slop leaks permanendv Free estimates. All Service. 1-800 968-5406 BUY GOVERNMENT SEIZED CARS. 4 wheelers, seized by FBI. IRS. DEA. Surp­ lus Buyers Guide. Free informa lion. Recorded message. (616) 948-3614. TELEMARKETERS NEEDED for Chiropractor. $5. part-time in Barry County area. No sales, work al home. Leave name and number on answering machine. 945-3777. WELDING AND MACHINE WORK Bobcat and end loader buckets rebuilt and repaired. £23-3926 or 721-8702 AR S. Manufacturing.______________ OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any uro or coodi lion. 1-800443-7740. 1989 COUGAR LS Loaded, power windows, power brakes, power locks, power seals, power sun-moon roof, air, cruise, till, keyless entry, new tires, $6,995. Leave message please, 945-9455. PROGRAM AIDE for mental health day treatment program. Job responsibilities include assisting in rehabilitation, recre­ ational skills, and other duties related to program implementa­ tion. Experience in working with developmentally disabled and mentally ill persons helpful. Record keeping and data collec­ tion skills desired. Send resume to: Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 West Green Street, Hastings. Michigan 49058. No phone calls. EOE._________________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your vard clean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. Wanted CONGRATULATIONS! Jeff and Julk Lajoye from the Sound Express The Sheldon’s Mi'cellaneou' CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter Wr.EKE' DER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) I hunk You CARD OF THANKS We, the family of Leah O. Neeb would like to extend our thank you and appreciation to friends, neighbors, and relatives for their helpfulness, prayers, visitations, cards, flowers, donations, and words of sympathy to us al the loss of our wife, mother, and sister. Thank you to the G irrbac h Funeral Home for all of their assistance and arrangements. We would also like to thank the ladies of Hope United Methodist Church for their part in provid­ ing a fine lunch after the service. A special thank you is to be given to the Reverends Kenneth Vaught and Jim Fox for their visitioos. prayrn, and heart­ warming Christian messages. Meryl Neeb _________________ Meria Neeb CARD OF THANKS Wc would like to thank all those who helped us at the scene and in the days following our automo­ bile accident on May 4. Special thinks to Larry (the EMT on his way home); Pastor Jim Barrett; Henry Arens and all those who were at the scene whom we didn’t know; Hastings City Police, Mercy Ambulance crew; Dr. VonSeggeron, Carolyn Wextra, and the ER. staff; Thel­ ma Fassc a (for making all those calls); Pastor Stewart; Bob and Denise Griffin; and ALL of you from Barry County Christian School air4 several churches who prayed for us. Praise to our Lord far His gnardian angels who certainly protected us and brought us through safety with only minor injuries. Jim and Becki Meek Scott, Stever, _____________ Sarah, and Set, CARD OF THANKS Thank you for all the cards aid flowers A special Thanks to tlie ladies of the Freeport Methodi. ’ Church for the luncheon, also u Marie and Marlene for then hospitality while I was ir Michigan. Lilah Robinson and the family of Mn. Lucille Preston punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the person. A June 2 pre-trial was scheduled. In other recent court business. • A July 18 trial has been set for a 30ycar-old Delton man accused of committing criminal sexual misconduct in 1993 A July 7 final pre-Lial was also set for Jacob B Dean. He is charged with one count of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly anally penetrating a menially impaired male. The count is also charged as a second offense, which requires that Dean receive no less than five years tn prisci on the charge, if convicted. Dean also faces a count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $500 fine, or both, for allegedly having sexual contact with the victim. Dean also is charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise •he maximum possible sentences on the other charges by one-and-one-half times. He stood mute to tbe charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on bis behalf. • A June 27 trial was scheduled for a 30year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a girl under 13 years old in September. A June 16 final pre-trial ts scheduled for Carl E Kidder. Kidder is charged with two counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly sexually penetrating the girl. He also faces a count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the girl. Kidder stood mute to those charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • An area man sentenced tn 1992 to 10 to 15 years in prison on a charge of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct had bis sentenced reduced to four to 15 years by a visiting judge. The Michigan Court of Appeals ordered Richard L. Doxtader io be re-sentenced after it ruled his original sentence, handed down by Barry Circuit Judge Richard Shuster, violated the "principal of proportionality." The Appeals Court justices wrote that the 10-year minimum sentence be received was twice the high end of the guidelines’ recommended sentence. The justices said that such severe sentences should be reserved for the most serious offenders and crimes. Doxtader. however, had no prior criminal record, and the facts of the case did not represent a serious example of that type of offense, the higher court said Judge Patrick H. McCauley of Kalamazoo did the re-sentencing Doxtader received 924 days credit. He had pleaded guilty in 1992 to the second-degree criminal sexual conduct charge as part of a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Doxtader. • A June 27 trial was scheduled for a 63year-old Battle Creek man accused of having sex with a girl under 13 years old in 1992. A June 16 final pre-trial was also set for Robert O. Brown. He faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly sexually penetrating tbe girl and one count of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum prison sentence of 15 years, for allegedly having sexual contact with her. He stood mute to tbe charges against him in April 1993, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. Local police make marijuana arrest Hastings City Police report arresting several people on marijuana manufacturing charges in two unrelated incidents. Marvin R. Hall. 29, and Candice L. Carter. 28, of 222 S. Michigan Ave., were arrested and arraigned Wednesday morning on charges of manufacturing marijuana. Hastings police said A $2,000 personal recognizance bond was set for both of them. °olice said they searched the couple's heme May 4 and found about eight marijuana plants in planters. Officers also reportedly discovered two pipes, a baggie of what they believe to be marijuana seeds and another baggie containing what police think are marijuana stems Officers also arrested Delano R Endsley. 33. of 618 E. Marshall Street, Hastings Tuesday. May 10. on a charge of manufacturing marijuana. He was arraigned on the charge the same day and a $2,500 personal recognizance bond was set. Police said they found marijuana in Endsky’s house during a search of the home in April. Officers got a search warrant for the home after receiving information that manjuana was being grown there, they said. Officers said me search turned up two potted marijuana plants, some seeds and stems police believe to be marijuana and other marijuana paraphernalia. COURT NEWS: • A not guilt/ plea was entered for a 45year-old Hastings man accused of having nral sex last summer with a 14-year-old person Kenneth D. Cowles is charged with thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison A June 2 pre-trial was scheduled • Not guilty pleas were entered for a 55year-old Kentwood man accused of drunk driving in March Allen J. Kloosterman is charged with drunk driving, third offense, a charge punishable by one to five yean in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both He faces a count of driving with a suspended license, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $500 fine or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense A May 26 pre-tnal was scheduled. • A 34-year-oki Wayland man stood mute to charges of drunk driving and driving with a suspended license in March. Not guilty pleas were entered on Robert J. Rybiski's behalf. Rybiski is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both. He also faces a count of driving with a suspended license, second offense, which u a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $ 1.000 fine, or both. A June 2 pre-tnal was scheduled. • A June 27 trial was scheduled for a 54year-old Richland man accused of carrying a concealed pistol in a van in February and being a felon in possession of a firearm. A June 16 final pre-trial was also set for Vai R. Ecmengcl Femengcl faces a charge of carrying a concealed weapon, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2500 fine, or both. He is also charged with possessing a firearm while having a felony criminal record, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. Tbe charge that Femengcl is a habitual offender, fourth offense, could raise the maximum sentences on the other charges to up to life in prison. Femengcl stood mute to the charges in April and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf POLICE BEAT: Thieves steal 3 recreation vehicles BARRY COUNTY — Three recreational vehicles were stolen from Barry County homes in the past week, area police report State police at the Hastings post said a quad runner worth $1,000 was stolen during the weekend from a Hope Township home The vehicle was taken from a carport at the home between 11:30 p.m Saturday and 8 am. Sunday, troopers said. They said whoever took tbe quad runner probably rolled it from tbe carport to tbe roadway, where it may have been loaded onto another vehicle. Someone also reportedly stole a $500 three-wheeler and its $300 trailer from a home on east State Street in Hastings two nights before. Hastings City Police said the vehicle was on the trailer, which was parked in the victim's front yard. The victim told officers he last saw the vehicle and trailer Thursday at 8:30 p.m. It was gone when be woke up tbe next morning, he said. A $1500 all-terrain vehicle was stolen last Wednesday. May 11. from a home on Shaw Lake Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Tbe ATV was taken between May 8 and 9 p.m on May 11, deputies said. The vehicle had been parked al the side of the residence Tools stolen from Johnstown home JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A toolbox and tools were stolen from a home on Banfield Road. State police troopers at the Hastings post said. They were taken between May 4 and May 5, according to the victim. Police said the tool box and tools were taken from the garage of the borne. Tbe garage door was open the night the tools were stolen, troopers said. The victim discovered the items mining tbe next morning, police said. Among tbe tools taken were three ratchet sets. five sets of wrenches, one set of screw driven, two pairs of cannel locks, a pair of pliers, four files and a knife. Rollover results in at least one injury THORNAPPLE TWP. — At least one Hastings resident was injured Saturday in a rollover accident on M-37 near Upton Road, troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report. They said Joseph A. Kubek, 24. of 1587 Hal’ Road. Hastings, was driving south on M­ 37 at 11:25 p.m. when three deer reportedly ran out in front of his car. Kubek lost control of the car. ran off tbe right side of tbe road, tit an earth embankment and rolled tbe car over, troopers said. Kubek and one of his passengers. John J. Kubek. 25. of 3245 Worgess Road, Hastings, refused medical treatment. Kubek's other passenger. Rodney A. Snore. 25. of 281 S. Irving Road. Hastings, was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. None of those in tbe car were wearing seat belts, police said. Kubek was ticketed for not being able to stop in a clear assured distance, troopers said. Nashville boy hurt in motorcycle crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Nashville resident was hurt last Wednesday, May 11. in a motorcycle mishap on property along Hobbs Road. Michigan State Police from Hastings said. Kevin M. Robinson. 12, of 716 Reed St., reportedly was riding the cycle up a hill around 9 p.m. when be hit a stone and fell or was thrown off tbe bike. Troopers said he suffered chest injuries from hitting the ground or the cycle. He was flown to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where he was listed in good condition Wednesday Two hurt in car-motorcycle collision JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Dowling woman and a Battle Creek man sought their own treatment after being injured in a car-motorcycle collision May 10 on M-37. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post said Phillip J. Allen 23. of Battle Creek, was driving his motorcycle north on M-37 near of Hickory Road al 5:30 p.m. when he tried to pass two cars. The cars sped up. however, and prevented Allen from pulling in front of them, troopers said. Allen was forced to pull in front ol the cars due to oncoming traffic, however. As Allen re-entered the northbound lane, tbe car in front of Allen, driven by Teresa A. Gawlak. 57. of 2721 Bristol Lake, was slowing for a car in front of her which was making a left turn, troopers said. Allen ran into the rear of Gawlak s car The two cars he had passed then pulled out into oncoming traffic to continue north on M-37. troopers said. Motorist injured avoiding deer JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 40-year-old Battle Creek woman was injured Wednesday, May 11. when she hit a tree while trying to avoid some deer on Hickory Road, Michigan State Police from the Hastings post report Deborah J. Allen was westbound on Hickory near Hutchinson Road at 9:15 p.m. when several deer ran into the road, police said Allen told troopers she drove to the right to avoid tbe deer, went off the road and hit a tree. She was taken to the Community site of Battle Creek Health Systems, where she was treated and released Allen was ticketed for failing to maintain control of her van and not being able to stop in a clear assured distance, troopers said � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-05-26.pdf 48e50490cce0a386aee45ec27a484994 PDF Text Text K-'i. . ...-Ml pi s cm.hlh st msuws v «<»bs tr>i AAA director may take leave Local man survives ultralight crash 14 track stars qualify for state See Page 5 See Page 12 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 S. Chyrcn St, Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. MAY 26. 1994 VOLUME 140, NO 13 Landfill expansion plan goes to County Board News Briefs Memorial Day parade planned The annual Memorial Day parade in Hastings will be held at 10 a m. Mon­ day. May 30. starting from the comer of Boltwood and Slate Street. The parade will follow the usual route west on Slate Street to Broadway, stopp­ ing at the courthouse to place wreaths on monuments, then north on Broadway to Tyden Park and the Civil War monu­ ment, to the Broadway bridge, where i wreath will be placed in the Thomappie River and then west to Riverside Cemetery, where there will be memorial services to honor those who have served ia the military Anyone who wants to march in the parade is invited to do so. Scout groups are particularly welcome. For more information, call the Lawrence J. Bauer Post No. 45 oJ the American Legion at 945-4973 Other Memorial Day parades or ceremonies will be held Monday at il a m in Nashville, at 10:15 a.ffl. to Middieville. at noon :n Prairieville, at noon ia Lake Odessa and M 10 I . to Ih Hickory Corners. A memorial Day service win be at 10 a m. in Woodland County candidates invited to forum All candidates for seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners are in­ vied to take part ia a forum at noon Fri­ day. Jerne 3. at the Thomas Jefferson Hall tn Hastings The forum will be heli as the next in the series of "First Friday” programs sponsored by im. Barry County Democratic Committee. The candidates will be encouraged to talk about key county issues. James Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said. **I lope they will tell what they would do to try to straighten out some of the problems in Che county and what their qualifications are." The candidates are Republicans Marge Radaat and Linda Watson in District No. I; Republican Robert Wenger and Democrat John Loftus in No. 2; Republican Sandy James in No. 3; Republican Gordon Fuhr and Democrat James L. Bailey in No. 4; Republicans Orvia Moore and Tun Burd in No. 5; Republican Lew Newman and Democrat Cal Lamoreaux in No. 6; Republicans Ethel Boze and Emmet Herrington in No. 7; and Republicans Rod Goebel and Rae Hoarc and Democrat Pat Loftus in District No. 8. Students1 artwork will be on exhibit Starting Friday, the public is invited to view student exhibits at the Arts Hat­ chery Building at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. On display will be visual arts, colbyes. paintings, drawings, pottery and clay sculpture by kindergarteners through 12th-graders. Hours for viewing the exhibits, spon­ sored by the Thomappie Arts Council, will be from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday (May 27) in conjunction with Hayings Area Schools’ Art in the Park; from I to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. May 28 and 29; from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. June 3; and from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sun­ day. June 4 and 5. Artwork by students from Thomappie Kellogg Middle School and Page Elementary. Delton Kellogg Elemen­ tary. Hastings High School and Middle School and several Hastings elementaries will be included. The exhibits will be judged by Doug Castleman. Kathy Crane. Sue Drum­ mond. Ann Meade and “Jungle" Jim Powell A reception for student artists and the annual arts scholarship program reci­ pients will be from 5:30 to 6:30 Friday. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appeal on Page 2 PRICE 25* The Adrounie House next to City Hall is likely to be a bed and breakfast after Don and April Tubbs and City Council agreed on purchase of an area for parking. Cinema, bed & breakfast projects finally approved by David T. Young Editor Two local businesses finally-got the greet: light for their projects Monday night from (he Hastings City Council. All systems are go now for Deb and Harry Dorcys plans to expand the Cinema Theater from two screens to four and for Don and April Tubbs* plans to establish a bed and breakfast next to City Hall. Council Monday approved two recom­ mendations from the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority Board, the first to demolish the aging Hastings Hotel and the second to transfer the site of the hotel to the Dorcys so they can expand their current two-screen movie operation to a four-screen facility. The DDA Board had presented a recom­ mendation to approve the Cinema project to the council last month, but city officials said they thought the proposal had some problems and sent it back. Council members said they didn't like the city's lack of control over what might happen and they weren't convinced that a solid commitment was made by the Dorcys' financial backer. First of America. The DDA Board had a special meeting May 18 and revised its recommendation. DDA Board Vice Chairman Mark Feldpausch told the council Monday night. "I think everything (in the recommendation) is appropriately represented. 1 think we've sat­ isfied council's request." This time the recommendation to go with the Cinema expansion project passed 7-1. with Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum casting the lone dissenting vote. Ketchum earlier h*4 told the IX’Wn |bout her prob­ lens with the projvct, 4«W»lly that Site felt it didn't fit in archi'bcturally with its surroundings downtown. After the council members' more. Deb Dorcy told them she was grateful for the city's support of a growing local business. She said Cinema has come a long way in the short time she and her husband have owned the business. "Just three and a half years ago I stood in the middle of a cavernous building and won­ dered how I was going to fill it up." she re­ marked. Bids will be let by the city for demolition for the historic, but aging and deteriorating hotel. The DDA will pay about $70,000 to have it leveled and about $40,000 is budgeted for cleanup. The Dorcys said they plan to have con­ struction started on the new theater building on Sept. 1 and they hope to have it open by Thanksgiving. Cost has been estimated at about a quarter of a million dllars. Meanwhile, Don and April Tubbs are making plans to buy the Adrounie House on South Broadway, next to City Hall, and turn the historic home into a bed and breakfast business. Their one big hurdle, parking, was cleared with an agreement approved by council Monday. The agreement says the couple will buy a 24-by-7B-foot parcel in the city parking lot just north of th| house on a 10-year land contract. The two parties also will have a See PROJECTS APPROVED, page 11 County coordinator reprimanded for jokes J-Ad Graphics News Service Barry County Coordinator Judith Peterson has been given a written reprimand by the Barry County Board of Commissioners for telling inappropriate jokes on the job. The letter of reprimand, read at Tuesday s County Board meeting, said that "Peterson has admitted making jokes of a sexual nature on county property during working hours. "...Peterson holds the position of Barry County coordinator and must, therefore, set an example to other county employees by her conduct." the letter said County Board Chairman Orvin Moore told Peterson that she had lite right to request a closed session to discuss her personnel matter, but she wanted it to be handled during the open session. Commissioner Marjorie Radant moved to have the written reprimand placed in Peterson's personnel file and the County Boardagreed. The reprimand stems from an investigation of past operations at the County Animal Shelter. For a time. Peterson was involved with supervising the shelter, in addition to her administrative duties for the County Board. She has served as county coordinator since 1986. when the post wxs created. Radant said she "would like to stress that Judy, herself, came forth and said that, yes. she had told some jokes, that probably we're all guilty of. but that she (Judy) as the coordinator has to set the example and was very remorseful about it. This is something we have to do." Commissioner Mark Doster asked Radant if she really meant to say that "probably we re all guilty of" telling jokes. "I'm not saying that none of us have ever told what somebody else might consider an inappropriate joke." Radant answered. "I'm not denying the fact that it was serious. What I was trying to say was that 1 was not sitting in judgment: I was trying to deal with the issue. Judy, herself, sat in judgment of herself." The animal shelter investigation report also alleged that John Gates, former volunteer animal shelter director and planning and zoning director, allowed jokes and talk of sex to pervade the atmosphere at the animal shelter. That allegation was one of two charges the County Board used to fire Gates earlier this month because commissioners said they had lost confidence in him as an appointed department head. Gates has said the reasons given for dismissal are false and have nothing to de with his job performance. He has requested a hearing before the board, which is scheduled for June 3 J-Ad Graphics News Service The two public hearings called by the committee studying the question of expan­ sion of the local landfill have been held, and the amendment to the solid waste plan that would allow the change will be sent to the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The amendment would allow Hastings Sanitary Service to compete for solid waste from 12 surrounding counties, something not allowed under the present plan. The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee will give its recommendation to commissioners. The second public hearing last Friday was similar to the first, when critics of the pro­ posal said they didn't want the expansion. In­ creased traffic by large trucks, declining property values, possible environmental damage, odor and noise all were cited as rea­ sons to deny the increase in the size and scope of Hastings Sanitary Service. Another objection was that HSS, owned by Anthony Soavc of Detroit, would fill the only li­ censed landfill in the county for profit with no concern for the effects on the residents of the cou uy. But the overriding concern in all of the public comments in meetings around the county over the last nine months seemed to *oe the fear that the qutot. rural lifestyle of the county would be lost. Also at last Friday s meeting, representa­ tives of two of the largest employers in the county spoke against the proposal Max Miner, representing owners and man­ agers of FlcxFab, said they strongly dis­ agreed with the idea. He urged the committee and the commissioners to ‘not let outside in­ terests dictate what happens in Barry County." Also. Dan Hamilton, chief executive offi­ cer of Pennock Hospital, said the mission of the hospital is to insure the health and well being of people, and the landfill expansion is contradictory to the hospital's philosophy. Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray said she wanted to be "officially on the reconi as op­ posed" to the idea. Barry County Commissioners were al both meetings to listen to the comments of the public. To succeed, the amendment has to be a>>proved by the Barry County Board of Com­ missioners. and two-thirds of the municipali­ ties in the county, or 14. The city of Hast­ ings. each village and each township board has to vote on the amendment if it is ap­ proved by the commissioners. If the commissioners vote against it. the matter is dropped, however, it can be brought up again. Anyone can ask for an amendment to the solid waste plan for the county, and another amendment is now working its way through the same jrocess as the request made by Hasting Sanitary Service. That amendment would allow waste from Barry County to flow out of the county X’Kl into Ionia County. Pltsch Companies in Io­ nia County has asked for the change in Barry County’s solid waste plan so they can bring demolition waste, contaminated soils and other "special waste" from Barry County into its landfill in Ionia County. Cass County Commissioners visit During the exchange with Cass County. Barry Commissioner Marjorie Radant (left) and Cass County Cooperative Extension Director Dan Rajzer lour the new facilities of the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service in the new Courts and Law Building in Hastings. Pictured with them is Mary Hermenitt, new office manager at the Extension. A visit to the Barry County Mapping Department was on the agenda when Cass County commissioners were guests of the Barry County Board of Commissioners last week for an exchange da) visit. Here. James Brown and Robert Wagel, both Cass commissioners, and Barry commissioners Gordon Fuhr and Mark Doster watch employee David Shinavier show some of the local maps that have been developed with computers �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26. 1994 Downtown parking assessment hearing is a quiet one this time by David T. Young Editor There was no comment Monday night in a public hearing to deter nine the necessity oi having a special assessment for downtown parking in Hastings. The lack of comments follows several yean of controversy over the City Council's decision to specially assess downtown mer­ chants SI6500 each year to pay for mainte­ nance and enforcement of two- and threehour parking limits. The city in the late 198()s had downtown parking meters taken out. which resulted in lost revenue. City officials contended that maintaining streets. removing snow and hav­ ing a parking enforcement officer must be paid for. Some merchants over the last five years have objected to the assessment and to the parking limits. They say customers shouldn’t be scared away by fears of parking fines. And they have said they don't want to pay for something they don't want. The city, however, has said that without parking limits, some people would use downtown parking spaces all day. thereby keeping customers away. News Briefs: Historic panel meeting reset The Hastings Histone District Study Committee meeting onginaliy planned for Wednesday. June 8. has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. June 7. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers Mental Health Services to meet The regular monthly meeting of Barry County Community Mental Health Ser­ vices will be at 8 a m Thursday . June 2. in the conference room. Those with diabilities who nerd aux­ iliary aids, such as signer? and audio tapes, may make arrangements to receive them by calliag Jan McLean at 948-8041. D-Day veterans sought in County The Barry County Veterans Affairs Office, 220 W. State St., is looking for World War II servicemen who took part in the Normandy invasion on June 6. 1944. also known in history as D-Day Anyone who was part of the action is asked to call Joyce Weinbrecht at 948-4881 or 945-5471. Benefit concert at Hall of Fame Three programs of country music stars will be presented by Prairieville Farm Days on Saturday. June 4. to benefit the Bobby Hankins Scholarship Endowment Fund. The activities all will take place at the Prairieville Fanners Hall of Fame. The first show, at I p.m.. will feature LeRoy VanDyke. Mary Lynn. Hermenitt Purdy. Buddy Cornwell and Friends. Ernie Mallard and Friends and Ella Sue Nickles. The second show, at 4 p.m., will in­ clude Redd Stewart. Pee Wee King. Jana Lynn Crider. Dave Dickerson. Thuman Crider. Terri Pennepacker and Denny Bice. The third show, at 7 p.m.. will have the Wasipis. Otis and Mary Hermenitt and County Homer Jones, among others. A gospel service and country gospel program will be held at 10 a.tn. Sunday. June 5. along with an antique tractor pull, flea and craft markets and food For more information, call 623-2485. Ethnic foods part of Gun Lake fest Ethnic food booths will be a pan of the first summer festival a» Gun Lake, scheduled for June 24 and 25 The booths will include Mexican. Polish. Italian. Chinese and Native American foods and even a "sweets " booth. More types are still possible Organizers of the Family Activities and Cultural Event of the Summer (FACES) also say entertainment, in­ cluding karaoke, jazz, rock and gospel music, is being lined up Also part of the festival will be African folk art. Mexican pottery. crafts from Peru and Guatemala and Native Americans demonstrating beadwork, weaving and dancing The Michigan National Guard from Battle Creek will have a "fiy over" dur­ ing opening ceremonies at 4 30 p.m. Fnday. June 24 Also planned are a bike roueo. a pet­ ting zoo. a visit from ’Ernie the Kecbier Elf' and a silent and live auction All of the action will take place over (he two days at the Gun Lake Communi­ ty Church But this time there wasn't a voice raised against having the special assessment dis­ trict. and council decided to set a public bearing on the assessment roll for 7:45 p.m Monday. June 13. bi other business Monday, the City Coun­ cil: • Voted 7-1 to suspend ordinances involv­ ing open hours for Fish Hatchery Park and prohibition of commerci J vendors during the last weekend of August to accommodate the annual Summerfest celebration. Evelyn Brower cast the "no" vok. • Heard an opinion from City Attorney James Fisher that the city should not have to suspend any ordinances for Hastings Mutual Insurance Co.'s plans for a company picnic at Fish Hatchery Park. Originally there were concerns about vendors, but Fisher noted they wouldn't be commercial. But Councilman Robert May asked. "Are we going to let a private company monopo­ lize the park for a day? Fisher said that other companies have used the park in a similar fashion before without any problems. **1 think it's pushing the public out," May said. “It’s hard to explain to a child that he Holiday traffic patrol beefed up Michigan State Police from the Wayland and Hastings posts will com­ bine traffic enforcement efforts during the upcoming Memorial Day holiday weekend The two posts have received additional funding to add extra patrols over the holiday weekend They will operate on A-42 (Chief Noonday Road), in the Gun Lake area, in both Allegan and Barry counties The extra patrols will be targeting scat belt and speeding violations on the A-42 trunkline The location was selected because of the increased volume of traf­ fic in the Gun Lake/Yankce Springs recreation area. Motorists are urged to buckle up and slow down. can t buy anything from a vendor because he's not a member • Noted that the Michigan Gold Wing Road Riders Association does not need the city's permissp<i to use Tyden Park as a stop and start station for a fund-raiser on behalf of "Paws With a Cause.’ • Authorized Mayor Mary Lou Gray to sign an agreement to allow CT1 Associates to go on city property to sink a well for test­ ing. CTI will be looking for hydrocarbons in its environmental testing. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said he would like a copy of the test results • Authorized the mayor to sign an agree­ ment to sell a railroad right of way parcel to Gerald and Joyce Skedgell for S35O. • Adopted a new ordinance that changes sew age surcharge rates • Reappointed, for an indefinite period. Police Chief Jerry Sarver to the 911 Admin­ istrative Board. • Had the first reading of a new ordinance that would clear up definitions of abandoned or unlicensed vehicles, in a revision of the old junk vehicle ordinance. The ordinance will be up for adoption at the council's June 13 meeting. • Approved an easement for Fclpausch on the location of a fire door that is encroaching on Apple Street from the old Eberhard build­ ing. • Authorized training a third person to handle city payroll. The move comes in the wake of a situation in which the city clerk was on vacation and the deputy clerk suf­ fered an injury, leaving no one capable of handling the payroll duties. • Learned from Campbell that the Mate is considering a $70 million reduction in rev­ enue sharing funding. He noted that revenue sharing had dropped by $200 million over the last four years in Michigan. "We cannot continue to absorb these rev­ enue limits." he said. Mayor Gray said. "The state is anticipat­ ing an 11 percent increase in revenue, but is willing to share only 6 percent. If we hurt, when the state hurts, then we should be able to share when they have the dollars, when they have the windfall." Cyclist to ride in 'Tour de Cure* Cyclists will be riding to raise funds for diabetes research Sunday. June 5. at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area during the "Tour de Cure.” Members of the Thomappie Bike Club have helped set out the course routes and many will be on hand to ride. More than 250 participants already have registered to take part in the tour, which is one of 81 rides that will take place nationwide. Organizers hope to make the ride an annual event with *outes for varying distances for dilferent physical conditions For more information or to register to ride, call 1-800-TOUR-888 National Bank wins 'Five Star' National Bank of Hastings has receiv­ ed its 18th consecutive quarter "Five Star" rating, according to Chairman of the Board and President Larry Komstadt To beam this rating, a bank's tangible capital must exceed 9 percent with assets manageable and soundly invested The "Five Star" rating is given by Bauer Financial Reports Inc. of Coral Gables. Fla., and is based entirely on analysis of financial condition. Musicians Showcase features 2 groups An evening of bluegrass, country and gospel music will be performed at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. May 26) by River Ci­ ty Grass and Eastern Sky at the Musi­ cians Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings River City Grass is a five-man band making its third appearance at the Showcase Eastern Sky. a six-member group from Hastings and Nashville, is making its first appearance Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis Personnel changes set for Lakewood Several principals in the Lakewood School District will move to new assignments next fall and one will leave to take a new position at Ionia West Elementary Principal Millie Haug will leave the district to accept a similar post at Boyce Elementary in Ionia. Meanwhile. Lakewood Junior High Principal David Doozan will move to be­ ing principal at Clarksville Elementary , from where Dan Wallace will move to Woodland Elementary . replacing Dennis Richardson, who will take the West Elementary post being vacated by Haug Doozan also will sene as coordinator for Chapter I reading, gifted and talented and the new "at nsk" funds being distributed by the state The adminsitrative shifting has left an opening at the junior high Interviewing for the principal's position will begin sometime next month Matt Appell (right) and Alan Gragg stand in front of the low-head dam near the power house in Irving where a canoe accident Sunday injured a Middleville man. Appell pulled the man from the river The man died from his injuries Tuesday morning. Middleville man dies after canoe accident by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A Middleville man died Tuesday morning at Pennock Hospital after a Sunday after­ noon canoeing accident on the Thomappie River near the Irving power plant. Alfred Borsum. 63. of 320 Stadium Drive in Middleville was injured about 3 p.m. Sunday when the canoe he and Michael Seaman. 38. were riding in capsized. Seaman was not hurt. Sgt. Bill Johnson, who is in charge of the marine unit of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, reported that Borsum and Seaman tried to turn to shore when they approached the small dam. but the canoe turned sideways and washed over the dam. Both men were thrown clear of the small dam. he said. The victim was pulled from the river by Matthew Appell, 15. and CPR was admin­ istered by neighborhood responders. Johnson said. Appell said he was swimming down­ stream from the dam with friend Alan Gragg when they heard a crash behind them. "We saw the people in the river." Appell said. "One swam up on shore, and the other guy looked like he was heading back to the canoe." "He disappeared for a while, and his friend asked us to help him." Apjjell said. Appell asked Gragg to get him two life vests, which Gragg did. He threw me the two vests; I put one on. and went out and put the other one un­ derneath the man. and pulled him to shore." "While I pulled the guy up to shore, his friend ran to a house and called for an ambu­ lance." Appell said. Chuck McPhail, who lives nearby, came to Borsum's aid. performed CPR until the ambulance arrived. Resuscitation was continued by Thor­ napple Township Ambulance personnel who transported Borsum to Pennock Hospital He was listed as critical Monday, but died at about 10 a.m. the next day. Appell said he had tried earlier to swim upstream into the current below the dam. but could not because it was so swift. At the time of the accident, he said, "the adrenaline was really rushing, and he doesn't recall the current being difficult. He said he didn't stop to think if he could do it or not. "I just did it." he said. Troopers from the Michigan State Police Post in Hastings also responded to the ac­ cident Borsum worked as a registered pharmacist at Meijer. He recently retired after 27 years of service. He had lived in Middleville with his fam­ ily since 1963. AAA Region III chief, Dr. Ham, may take 90-day leave by David T. Young and Elaine Gilbert The executive director of the Area Agency on Aging Region III may be getting about three months of lime off the job soon, but he won't be gone long enough to suit the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The board Tuesday heard that Dr. Joseph Ham is about to get a 90-day leave of absence because of charges of sexual harassment, but Ham and the chairwoman of the AAA Board's Personnel Committee, Bcmadine Badgley, both denied the sexual harassment charges even exist. Badgley said there were two grievances filed against Ham. but they involved simple in-office problems. "Neither of the two (charges) were sexual harassment." she said. Ham said. "I’ve heard some rumors, but I've not seen any (sexual harassment) grievances. Nobody's talked to me about it." The matter was brought up at the County Board meeting Tuesday when Commissioner Mark Doster reported, "lunppears tiiat Dr Ham of Area Agency III is having some additional problems. First, reports are that two other employees have filed sexual harassment suits against him. These are additional suits to what we were concerned with prior. It appears that there may be some administrative problems as well." Commissioner Ethel Boze said. "If Dr. Ham was terminated, then maybe we could pick up the pieces with Region III and go on." Doster, when questioned later about the information he had received, said he would like to get the bottom of the issue and learn the truth. "If it isn't true. I want to do my best to correct it." he said. Ham's leadership in the Area Agency on Aging Region III has come under criticism in the past from Barry County and St. Joseph and Branch counties. The three county boards, citing lack of confidence in Ham. all refused to pay their membership dues to the agency and were kicked off the AAA Board. Regardless, funding for senior citizens' services in those counties has continued. AAA is the administrative body that distributes state and federal funding for senior citizens' programs to Barry, Branch. St. Joseph. Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. Ham several years ago was charged with sexual harassment. but he was cleared of any wrongdoing after an investigation. Badgley said the Personnel Committee indeed has recommended to the entire AAA Governing Board that Ham be placed on a 90-day paid leave. She went as far to say that the move could be regarded as "a sort of disciplinary action " But she was quick to point out that Ham has taken only one single week of vacation since he was hired as Region III Executive Director in 1988. She added that the committee recommends Ham receive a full physical examination because of the stress he his endured over the last several years. But she cautioned. "Until the (governing) Dr. vioseph Ham board makes a final decision, all we (the committee members) can do is make recommendations" The governing board was scheduled to meet today to discuss the issue. Ham acknowledged that part of the problem the committee has is that he is pan owner of a toy business. Ham-N-Dacker. and there are worries the business may be interfering with his work at the AAA. Ham said that when he met with the Personnel Committee. "There was a lot of discussion about the toy thing, whether I've been doing things there as opposed to here " Badgley said that Ham's interest in the toy business was related to one of the grievances most recently filed against him. "We re trying to work this out. "she said. "Were trying to look at a solution that will make the least number of people unhappy." Meanwhile, the Barry County Board of Commissioners has tried unsuccessfully to switch its affiliation with AAA regions, trying to move from III to VIII. Region VIII includes many counties tn the Grand Rapids area. Doster said Barry County COA Director Tammy Pennington has arranged for a meeting in Battle Creek of AAA representatives from St. Joseph and Branch counties for a reassessment of their positions on the AAA Region III. They will discuss how to approach legislators about changing rules to allow counties to take their administrative funding if they want to change regions. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1994 — Page 3 Delton announces top *94 academic students The Delton Kellogg Class of 1994 has four valedictorians: (from left) Kyle Lamphier. Mari Tsujl. Rachel Hamdon and Jennifer Rick. They all achieved a cumulative grade point average of 4.0 or better Delton Kellogg High School's Class of 1994 co-valedictorians this year arc Kyle Lamphier. Mane Tsuji. Rachel Harnden and Jennifer Rick They all have achieved a grade point average of 4 0 or higher There arc no saiutatorians Eight members of the 1994 graduating class share "Highest Honors" with a grade point average of 3 854 to 4 0 or better They arc Kyle Lamphier. Darren Bagley. Scott Asakcvich. Mane Tsuji. Maria Noto. Jennifer Rick. Sara Nevins and Rachel Hamden Students receiving "high honors" with a grade point average of 3.5 to 3 849 area Vasili Managadzc. Jennifer Cline. Angela Stevens. Inga Wilms. Michelle Purdy. Jodi Kirk and Angelica Wendt Students receiving "honors with a grade point average of 3.0 to 3 49 are Jesse Pero Jason Hotra Kyle Erb. Travis Homester Nathan Kendall. Jennifer VanKoevering. Hea-her Brauer. Brand) Knauss. Brooks Ban croft. Marc Robinson. Anthony Lazaurs. April Cornelius. Rebecca Downs. Marjorie Heme. Joseph (Max) Boehm. Denise Miller Jodi Kirk. Monica Reyna. Ann Phillips. Nicole Seibert. Kathy Guess Iwiah Jacobs and Jason Charkowski Commencement exercises will be held in the Delton Kellogg High School Gymnasium on Friday. June 3. at 7 p m Hope basketball coach speaks to Rotary during Boys Lunch Here, the students introduce themselves to the Hastings Rotary Club members. Glenn Van Wieren. Hope College s men's basketball coach, told a Hastings Rotary Club audience Monday that people need to look at the person on the inside as well as the person on the outside when choosing their heroes. Van Wieren. who has been teaching for 26 years, spoke before the Hastings Rotary Cub at the First Presbyterian Church during their annual Boys Luncheon meeting. Male seniors from Hastings High School were treated to lunch by the Rotary Cub. Van Wieren told the audience ’.hat when be grew up, Mickey Mantle was one of his heroes. He followed Mantle's career closely and looked up to him. he said. "I had his name tattooed on the wall of my bedroom door." he said. A recent issue of Sports Illustrated talks about Mantle's life as an alcoholic, however. The article made Van Wieren rethink the concept of heroes. "As a coach, who do I follow and who do I want my players to follow?" he said. "What are the kind of qualities that in life we look for inside people?" Van Wieren said he thinks the most important qualities in people are talent, enthusiasm, altitude and motivation. People should consider these factors when choosing their heroes, he said. (jienn Van Wieren, Hope College's men's basketball coach, told a Hastings Rotary Club audience Monday to know their heroes and to choose them carefully. He said that he also thinks about his father when he thinks about his heroes. "When I grew up he was with me no mailer where 1 went." Van Wieren said "My dad was not a man of power or position... but he was able to instill in me as a person the feeling that be believed iu me." • NOTICE • NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thursday. June 16. 1994 at 7:30 P.M. in the County Annex Room, 117 S. Broadway Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following amendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amen­ ded: MAP CHANGE A-4 94 Request to rezone properly in Sec. 32, Carlton Township (see attached map). Beginning at the Northwest comer of Sec. 32, T4N. R8W, Carlton Twp., Barry County. Michigan; th East 686.8 ft along the North line of said Section line; th S 01 degrees W 233 ft.; th E 120 ft parallel with the North Section line; th S 517 ft. parallel with the West line of said Sec. 32; th West parallel with said North Section line. 800 ft. more or less to said West Section line; th N along said West Section line. 850 ft. more or less to the point of beginning. All ot the above mentioned property is located in Barry County. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes qt printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabili­ ties at the meetlng/heanng upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requir­ ing auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following Judith A Peterson. Coordinator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4891 The p'oposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m to 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday Please call the Barr County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further informaNancy L. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (5-26 & 6-9) The minutes of the meeting of the Barry Ccuniy Board of Commissioners held May 24. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. CHIROPRACTIC FOR BETTER HEALTH DR. EUGENE CURTISS -----------------------------------------CHIROPRACTOR — SHOOTING PAINS If you're a victim of sciatica are all about The sometimes ex cruciating pain of sciatica fre­ quently affects the hip. thigh and hack of the leg The ankle and foot are sometime* affected, too But The kuxk nerve, the large*! nerve tn the body, extends from the lower iptnc lo the baru. of the thigh and knee Then it divides One nerve goes dow n the front of It's the inflammation of the sciatic nene that ensues the pain This can be triggered by an ir­ ritated nerve root V>'hat cause s (he irritation ’ The ensue may be trac ■ cd to a misalignment of the spinal column that * putting abnonrul pressure on the roots of the sciatK nene* as they pa** between the vertebrae Through x-rays and other pro cedures. the doctor of chiroprac tier can locate the misaligned mem. be can align it properly again to help eliminate the cause and the pain In the interest of better health from the office of: American Chiropractic Life Centir 301 S. Michigan Ave. Hastings • 945-5441 • NOTICE • Absentee Ballots Annual Election JUNE 13, 1994 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for ap­ plications for absent voters ballot. Final application date June 11, 1994, 2:00 p.m. Male seniors from Hastings High School were treated to lunch by the Rotary Club during the dub's annual Boys Luncheon meeting The lunch honors male seniors every spring prior to graduation. He said he is now working on learning how to let other people know that he believes in them. He left the audience with one final thought: "Know your heroes... choose well Can...945-9554 to place your SPRING and wisely who you're going to listen to." The Boys Luncheon is sponsored by the Rotary Club, which honors male seniors every spring prior to graduation. Female seniors are honored by the Hastings Women's Club. GARAGE SALE in The Reminder and The Banner Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK. Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. We are pleased to announce the addition of... Robin Welton ...to our office staff. Robin joins us with 18 years experience in the insurance industry. She is appointed to the position of marketing/administrative assistant. In her new position she will be responsible for many facets of the agency operation in­ cluding marketing projects, the life and annuity sales projects, advertising, and other organiza­ tional duties. “We are very fortunate to have someone with Robin's ex­ perience and expertise in our organization.” — Larry Nei Robin Welton W FARM BUREAU MB. INSURANCE 1611 S. Hanover, Hastings 945 3443 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26. 1994 ’ Leflers financial FOCUS funuihrdby Enough is enough in 'Sheltergate1 To The Editor: Mark D. Christensen ol Edward D. Jones & Co. The benefits of variable annuities Vanable annuities arc investments that combine the features of mutual funds with the tax advantages offered by insurance. Until recently, only a limited and knowledgeable minority undersiiMxl the benefits of variable annuities, but they appear to be growing more popular Today, major insurance companies are teaming up with established mutual funds to offer variable annuities. These partnerships could mean a major concentration of financial resources going into variable annuities. Variable annuities arc long-term in­ vestments — they’re not for in-and-out trading. While most annuities have no up­ front sales charge, they typically impose a fee for carls withdrawal The fee generally decreases the longer you hold the annuity Additional!). because the income and growth of annuities are tax-deferred, the IRS can im­ pose penalties if funds arc w ithdrawn before age 59^6. Therefore, variable annuities arc best for money that you would like to ac­ cumulate and compound. For money that you might want access to before age 59 Mu mutual funds may be a uetter investment. In choosing a variable annuity, the strength of the insurance company and the reputation of the money managers are vital. After you decide on the insurance company, you have a variety of investment options for your annui­ ty. such as growth funds, government funds, international funds, bond funds and more Variable annuities also offer a death benefit When you purchase an annuity, a contract is issued by the insurance company promising that, upon the death of the annui­ tant. the beneficiaries arc guaranteed no less than the net contributions into the annuity. For example, if you deposited $50,000 into your variable annuity with no withdrawal, even if the investments are worth only $40,000 at the annuitant’s death, the beneficiaries receive the total net deposit of $50,000. If the investmenu are worth more than that, the beneficiaries receive the full vrjue. One attractive benefit of annuities is tax control or deferral. If an investor in the 31 percent tax bracket deposited $50,000 in a mutual fund earning 7 percent. 20 years later that investment would be worth $128,434 after deducting taxes each year. If that same amount was placed in a variable annuity earn- mg the same return, it would grow taxdeferred to $193,484. If the investor then withdrew the full amount and paid taxes on the gain (assuming a 31 percent lax bracket), the account would still be worth $149,004. or 16 percent more than the taxable investment Variable annuities are not for the short term. Their value fluctuates with the market, charges are generally higher than those of mutual funds, and there arc penalties for carl) withdrawal. However, if you like mutual funds but would prefer to defer taxes on your long-term investments, ask a financial profes­ sional about variable annuities. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T ssv. Ameritech 38’/. Anheuser-Busch 54'/. Chrysler 48’/. Clark Equipment 65’/. CMS Energy 227. Coca Cola 407. Dow Chemical 677. Exxon 617, Family Dollar 147. Ford 587. General Motors 547. Great Lakes Bancorp 217. Hastings Mfg. 297. IBM 637. JCPenney 517. Johnson & Johnson 437. Kmart 157. Kellogg Company 527. McDonald's 597. Seats 507. Southeast Mich. Gas 187. Spartan Motors 19s/. Upjohn 287. Gold $387.20 Silver 5.62 Dow Jones 3745.17 Volume 281,000,000 Change + 17. —1 + 27. -7. + 7. —7. +1 -7. -7. —7. + 7. + 17.. — 17. + 27. + 7. + 7. + 17. —7. + 27. +1 + 7. —1 + 6.20 + .11 + 24.56 We have heard of allegations, lawyers fees’, conclusions that couldn’t be reached withou( more fees, more allegations, now arguments about relocation, arguments about who should or shouldn't be at the right place at the wrong time, now1 allegations of a situa­ tion that was supposed to be cleared up years ago that doesn’t even seem to pertain to the current situation, and health problems occurr­ ing in conjunction with this ridiculous mess Maybe we'll windup with more lawyer fees, and where will that money come from? Did any of these allegations, arguments, fees or past problems do anything to enlarge the shelter's office space, create more housing for the animals or insure space for medical problems ’ Let's think about it. this is all they ever really needed, but what did they get? Though my vote in these issues won't mat­ ter. let me say I stand with the commissioner in District 3. (Sandra James). Julie L. Jarvis Hastings Let's keep kids safe in the spring Spring has sprung and that means that hun­ dreds of children in our community will be outside trying that new bike they got for Christmas, getting ready for baseball, or just burning off some energy The Barry County Sheriff s Department and I are urging motorists to keep an eye out for kids at this time of year With that warm weather, most kids can’t wait to get out there and swing a bat or ride their bike. We have a responsibility to be more alert to the possibility of these kids runn­ ing into the street. Also, parents should take precautions when lettingn their children out to enjoy the weather Bikes should be checked for possible safety hazards and they should have ap­ propriate reflective equipment on them Children should be discouraged from riding bikes or playing in or near the street al dusk, when visibility is poor. If they do so. they should wear reflective or light colored clothing. And standard equipment any time, for both parents and kids, should be an ap­ proved bicycle helmet Spring is a great time of year. Let's start it off right by keeping our children safe David O. Wood Barry County Sheriff The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current genera! interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: Don't believe the peddler of BGH After hearing the arguments for and against the use of bovine growth hormone (BGH) to increase milk production. I urge people to boycott BGH-taintcd milk and milk products. The side effects that may be suffered by cows who are injected with BGH are many: a reduced pregnancy rate, an increased frequen­ cy of cystic ovaries, mastitis (udder infec­ tion). indigestion, bloat, diarrhea, loss of ap­ petite. enlarged hocks and foot lesions. The results of eight milk production trials reported to the FDA showed that the incidence of mastitis was 50 to 76 percent greater in cows given BGH than in cows in control herds. Sick cows arc given greater amounts of antibiotics and the drug residues are ingested by those who eat dairy products For the marketing year 1989-90, there were 8.4 billion pounds of surplus milk and the following year the surplus was 104 billion pounds, according to the USDA. Unfortunate­ ly. the FDA is ignoring the surplus. They he HI'astings BaNNER seem too easily influenced by the four major drug companies, who have aggressively push­ ed for the approval and use of BGH A spokesperson for the Monsanto Agricultural Co., one of the companies mak­ ing the hormone, says. "I’ve seen lots of dif­ ferent studies, and they don't say this is detrimental to cows' health." However, when a reporter from the San Francisco Examiner asked to see the published articles on the con­ clusions. the spokesperson declined. Please do not buy milk tainted with Bovine Growth Hormone. It is unnecessary and only seems to benefit the drug companies who want to market it. Borden’s. McDonald's. and othes who sell milk products which contain BGH will try to convince you that the hormone is perfectly harmless. Don’t believe them. Cynthia Jo Woodin Hickory Comers Fitness, dentistry, nutrition, orthopedics and practical safety were among the topics at the recent Children's Health Fair, sponsored by Pennock Hospital and coordinated by Dawn Yager, director of volunteer services. The event was attended by 375 third grade students from Hastings Area Schools and Woodland Elementary Students also had a chance to hear about the Barry County sheriff Department's dive team, the County Red Cross chapter, other public safety services and more. To The Editor: Write us a Letter! To The Editor: Third graders take part in Pennock Health Fair •Make your letter brief and to the point. •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signa­ ture, address and phone number. 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Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carton. Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion ol Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapkis. Mich 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Cnariotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all ol Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. What will you remember about ex-first Lady Jackie Kennedy? 04756774 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis died last week, perhaps ending an era. Some argue that she was the most photographed and interesting first lady of all. What will you remember Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1850 most about Jackie ? Published by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dnwon ot J-Ad Graphc* Inc 1952N Broadway Hwtnga. Ml 4905&O6C2 (616) 945-9554 Mefvin Jacoba Preaaterrt Stephan Jacoba Treasurer • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtor) Elaine GHbert (Asmtant E<ttv) Nick Heftman Barbara Gan Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon MiBer T.L Stenzeibarton Margaret Fowie/ • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Clasa4>ad ads ocr opted Mooday through Fnday Bam to 5 30 p m . 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She was just a nice lady who was in the limelight " �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26, 1994 — Page 5 Hastings man survives ultralight aircraft crash by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A 50-year-old Hastings man was listed in serious condition Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after surviving the crash of an ultralight plane he was flying Saturday evening. Raymond F. Barlow, of 3401 Ragla Road, reportedly took off from a private runway at his home at about 8 p.m. Saturday in the single-seat MX Quicksilver ultralight. His wife. Marquita Barlow, said he had already flown the aircraft several times that evening, but had only stayed in the air for 10 or 15 minutes each time. This flight was different, however. “After 20 minutes I realized something was wrong. He never came back in." she said. Marquita said she began calling neighbors to ask if they had seen Raymond fly past. One family reported they had seen Raymond fly over Lower I-ake at about 8 p.m. while they were fishing. One of the family members said the ultralight sounded as if it was having engine problems. Friends and family members then began to search the area where Raymond was last seen. Marquita said. "We were very grateful for that or we wouldn't have had any idea where to begin." she said. Marquita also contacted the Barry County Sheriffs Department ana told them Barlow was missing, she said. Deputies and Woodland Township police went to the area where the aircraft was last seen to help in the search. At 9:30 p.m.. the crash site reportedly was located by Barlow s son. LotvUc Barlow. 26. and some fnends Raymond was found lying in one of his neighbor's fields about 3/4 of a mile southwest of his home, deputies said Although he was injured, he had climbed out of the wreckage and walked about 46 paces from the crashed ultralight toward his residence until he was unable to go any further, deputies said He laid in the field for an hour-and-a-half until help arrived. Marquita said. Raymond said later that ne had been flying at 200 feet when the gas valve vibrated shut and the engine lost power After establishing gliding speed, he tried to restart the engine, but he lost lift at about 50 feet off the ground and the aircraft dropped immediately Raymond was taken to rrnnock Hospital for his injuries, but then wa< air-lifted to Butterworth Hospital. Marquita raid Raymond has been diagnosed with two compressed vertebra. extended disk in his neck and a fractured rib. which punctured his left lung. He had fluid in the lung and has had trouble breathing, she said. Doctors were planning to fit him with a back brace Wednesday, but Marquita said there was no neurological damage done and Raymond can still move his arms and legs. "Actually we are very grateful. He should have been a bag of broken bones from !**■ way he landed." she sa<d. "It's just a matter now of hoping things don't get worse." She said that only immediate family members are allowed to visit Barlow right now. but cards would be "very welcome." Diane Meyer of Felpausch (far left) presented checks to school representatives (from left) Shellie Schantz of the high school Business Professionals of America Club; Andy Griggs, Principal Chris Warren. Angie Aspinall and Janet Arens of Southeastern Elementary; and Laura Kingma of Adult Education. Schools collect for Felpausch register tapes Diane Meyer, director of the Hastings Fel­ pausch Food Center, has distributed checks totaling more than S 15.000 to area schools in the supermarket chain's "Dollars for Scholars" six-month cash register tape program Felpausch committed S250.000 to help area schools and school-related organiza­ Hearing on Gates1 appeal planned for June 3 by Elame Gilbert Assistant Editor A bearing on the appeal of John Gates' dismissal as Barry County Planning and Zoning director, has been set for 9:30 a.m. June 3 at a special meeting of the County Board of Commissioners. Gates was fired in a 5-3 vote May 12 because commissioners said he has lost the confidence of a majority of the board "to the point that he should not continue to serve as an appointed department bead, manager, officer of the county of Barry." The board also cited two allegations contained in an investigative report of past operations of the county animal shelter, where Gates had volunteered as director without pay from September 1990 to September 1992. in addition to his planning ard zoning duties. After the June 3 hearing, the County Board will vote whether to affirm or reverse its decision to fire Gales. Commissioners Mark Doster. Sandy James and Lew Newman voted against the resolution to fire Gates. Gales suffered a he an attxk four days after he was fired and was released last weekend from a Grand Rapids Hospital. Gates claimed the reasons given for his dismissal are false and unsupported by facts and have nothing to do with bis job performance. The allegations in the report claim that Gates allowed jokes and talk about sex to pervade the atmosphere at the shelter and that he and Julie Mitchell, who was the chief animal control officer at the time, "had an intimate relationship which had a negative impact on the workplace." Gates filed an appeal and request for a hearing concerning his dismissal on the same day be had the heart attack. The hearing had been tentatively set for May 31 but then County Board Chairman Orvin Moore requested May 24 as the hearing date. Gates' attorney Carol Jones Dwyer appeared before the board Tuesday and told the board that because of Gates' medical condition he was physically unable to attend. After spending more than 30 minutes discussing the wording of a resolution to change the appeal bearing. June 3 was set as the dale and (he board said Gates' suspension is to be continued and that his pay would terminate beginning June 2. Dwyer maintained that the original resolution to change the date was poorly worded by Attorney Craig Mutch and wasn't understood by commissioners "You have to vote on it. You should demand language that you understand before you vole on it." she told the board. "It does depend upon what the board wants to do. to condition the adjournment on," County Prosecutor Da^ Crowley said when County Board Chairman brvin Moore asked for his opinion. The resolution, adopted on a vote of 7-0. makes note that Gates, waives and releases the county of Barry from any liability for any constitutional, statutory or other rights or claims to challenge or contest his continued suspension by the fact that the date of the final hearing before the board may not be held within 21 days of the adoption of the board's May 12 resolution as stipulated. Commissioner Robert Wenge*- tions improve the quality of educational en­ vironment with purchases of learning mate­ rials and equipment that will enrich students' lives. "Were really pleased to be able to make this kind of a contribution to the kids in the Hastings area." Meyer said. More than 160 schools in the Felpausch service area took part in the "Dollars for Scholars" program. Each school's share of the $250,000 was determined by the per­ centage of the total amount of all register tapes all the schools deposited with Fel­ pausch. Many schools participating sought the support of grandparents, neighborhood resi­ dents and local businesses in helping them collect pink register receipts that were avail­ able at all 19 Felpausch supermarkets from mid-October through mid-April. "Our cc-^pany has a tradition of commu­ nity support and involvement that goes back had an excused absence from Tuesday's meeting. The board asked Dwyer to provide a written physician s statement on Gates' medical condition. L vyer told the board that Gates would sign a staiement agreeing to the terms of the resolution. The board .this week has hired,JCen Worsham of Yankee Springs Township to See GATES continued on page 11 Nursing Assistant Class New lot provides some relief A parking lot has been blacklopped at the site where the old Courts and Law Building and former Baptist church once stood in Hastings. Paving of the lot was completed last week and provides 24 parking places The new Courts and Law Building is pictured on the left. Our offices will be CLOSED MEMORIAL DAY May 30, 1994 Earn S400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state cer­ tification. Excellent employment oppor­ tunities for individuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vaca­ tion and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour: Classes start June 1 and end June 22. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomappie Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. and fill out an application. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. eo£ for more than 60 years." said Tom Fcldpausch. president and chief executive officer of Felpausch. "The 'Dollars for Scholars' program has been great for schools because of the support of communities involved." The following is a rundown of local schools or programs, the amount they col­ lected and their rank in the service area. • Barry County Intermediate School Dis­ trict — $231.78. 146th. • Central Elementary School — $4,217.28.7th. • Hastings Adult Education — $427.78. 135ih. • Hastings High School Business and Professionals of America Club — $2,653.68. 28lh. • Northeastern Elementary — S2.786.45. 24th. • Southeastern Elementary — $2,065.10. 46th. • McFall Elementary. Thomappie Kellogg Schools — $50. 164th. • Hastings Seventh Day Adventist — $163.73. 154th • Barry County Christian — $929.83. 98th. • St. Rose of Lima School — $2394.05, 32nd. Hastings area public schools collected $12,432.07 and private schools garnered $3,487.61. for a total of $15,919.68. • NOTICE • ABSENTEE BALLOTS ANNUAL SCHOOL ELECTION JUNE 13,1994 Available at the Delton Kellogg Schools, Superintendent’s Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michi­ gan 49046. Call 623-9246 or write for applications for absent voters ballot. Final application date is June 11, 1994 at 2:00 o’clock p.m. Sally A. Adams, Secretary Board of Education Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, MI 49058 | BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Our office will be OPEN Regular Hours Saturday May 28th ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS WHERE: Baltimore Township Hall. 6424 S Bedford Road WHEN: Safe & sound since 1866 Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Cileto Waytand 945-2401 ' 735-3338 * 7639411'852-0790 * 891-0010 * 792-6201 EBA T10 N A L xJ A S TIN G S —_ Fne West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. FDIG Thursday. June 2. 1994. • 7:00 p m PURPOSE: To consider an application for a variance from the Baltimore Township Zoning Ordinance requested by Thomas Mead. 236 Eldred Street. Battle Creek. Ml 49015. Mr Mead would like to hook up a septic and well to a 12' x 36' trailer on property located at 617 Pokey Drive. Hastings (Sec. 1). for recreational use. Interested persons desiring to present their views may do so by attending the hearing, or by contacting the Baltimore Township Clerk, 4502 Davidson Road. Hastings. Ml 49058, (phone. 945-9304) prior to the hearing. Teddie Soya Baltimore Township Clerk New! Gifts for the class of 1994. We have T-shirts, albums, and other fun products for the students that graduate in 1994 and beyond. From Hallmark. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 Open Mondiy-Thursday 9-7. Fnday 9-8; Saturday 9-5:30 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26. 1994 Animal shelter site selected A new Barry County Animal Shetler will be constructed at the current location, on West Apple Street in Hastings, the Barry County Board of Commissioners decided The construction would be subjeci to the city of Hastings granting a variance from their setback requirements, the board said "It's really needed and long overdue." said Commissioner Gordon Fuhr, chairman of the Property Committee, after the meeting. Funding for the new building will have to be explored. Several other sites have teen considered, including the former county-owned EB1 building. The EB! site generated opposition from the Hastings Charter Township Board and area residents A survey of the land has been completed at the shelter site and Fuhr said that perhaps future talks with the city would include us­ ing a different lot for the building and relocating a road. After those items are worked out. the next steps will be completing plans for the shel­ ter building and looking at different means of financing the shelter once costs are deter­ mined. Fuhr said. David W. Adami Jennie M. Davis Alfred Edgar Borsum Addie Velma Apsey CALEDONIA - David W Adams, 69, passed away Thursday, May 19, 1994 al his home. Mr. Adams was bora on January 26, 1925 in Chicago. Illinois, the son of Gerald Lyle and Louise (Osthoff) Adams. He attended Thomappie Kellogg Schools, graduating in 1942. Mr. Adams was married to Elna J. Osmer December 6, 1947. He was employed at Auto-Cast as a foreman. Mr. Adams is survived by his wife, Elna J. Adams; two daughters, Lizbeth (Michael) Seiloff of Allo, Laurel (John) Pitt, Jr. of Delton; two sons, Donald (Joan) Adams of Plainwell, Brian Adams of Caledonia; five grandchildren, April, Holly. Shawns, Celeste, Curtis; one brother, Gerald Adams of Caledonia; nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, May 21st, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Gary Finkbeiner officiating, Inter­ ment at Blain Cemetery, Gaines Township. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home, Middleville. GRAND RAPIDS - Mrs Jennie M. Davis. 95. formerly of Middleville, passed away Monday. May 23, 1994 at Clark Retirement Community, Grand Rapids. Mrs. Davis was bora on February 14, 1899 at Allegan County, the daughter of Frank and Lydia (Camp) Converse. She was raised in Leighton Township and attended and graduated from Middleville Schools. She married Gifford M. Davis on December 14. 1922. She was a member of the Middleville United Methodist Church, Jennie Rugg Circle. Mrs. Davis was a Charter Member of the Prairie Literary Club, Prairie Garden Club and the Fann Bureau. Preceding her in death was her husband Clif­ ford M. Davis. Mrs. Davis is survived by four daughters, Marcella Krallman of Jackson, Dr. R. Jack (Donna) Chase of Grand Rapids, Lawrence (Myrtle) Secord and Gladeon (Norma) Lewis both of Middleville; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday. May 25.1994 at lhe Beeler Funeral Chapel with Dr Robert C. Smith officiating. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Middleville United Methodist Church or Clark Retirement Community Benevolent Fund. MIDDLEVILLE - Alfred Edgar Borsum. 63, passed away Tuesday. May 24, 1994 al Pennock Hospital, as a result of accidental drowning. He was bom February 4, 1931, in Reed City the son of August A. Borsum and Esther Elfreida Brehm and he was raised in the Reed City and Newberry area. He attended Cleary College in Ypsilanti and Ferris Stale College in Big Rapids graduating from Ferris m 1958. He had lived in Middleville with his family since 1963 Mr. Borsum married Mary Ann Barber. December 28. 1957 at the Presbyterian church in Newberry. He was employed as a Pharmacist at Meijer. having recently retired following 27 years of service. He was a member of the American Legion and served in the United States Marine Corps at Camp Pendelton from April 10,1953 to Febru­ ary 14. 1954. Mr. Borsum is survived by his wife, Mary Ann; his children, Eric Borsum and partner of Los Angeles, Todd Borsum of Middleville, Alison (Michael) De Marco of Kentwood; one brother, Ted (Barbara) Borsum of Grand Ledge; three sisters, Marie (Howard) Ginther of East Lansing, Ruth (Hal) Albert of Las Vegas, Nevada. Betty (Earl) Barber of Newberry; many nieces and nephews and very special young friends, Sarah, Allison and Lisa. Memorial services will be held Friday, May 27, 1994 at 1:00 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Middleville, Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Memorial cont :butions may be made to the Alfred Borsum Memorial Fund, North Country Trail Association. P. O. Box 311, White Good. Michigan 49349. Arrangements by the Beeler Funeral Chapel, Middleville. LAKE ODESSA - Addie Velma Apsey, 87, of Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, May 22, 1994 at Pennock Hospital She was born on October 23, 1906 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Cyrus and Josephine (Tnmmer) Shellenbargcr She mamed Frederick Apsey on February 23. 1924 in Flint. Mrs. Apsey lived and farmed in the Sebewa area most all her life. She also worked a few years at Oldsmobile She was a hard working, generous, canng, and devout Christian. She was a member of the Sebewa Church of God. Secretary and Treasur­ er cf the Sunday School for 40 years. She is survived by her husband, Frederick; three daughters. Margaret Willett of Lake Odessa, Vivian Leik of Albion and Beatrice Mosher of Lake Odessa; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren and two great great­ grandchildren; two sisters, Irene Babcock of Hastings and Frances Cogswell of North Carolina. Mrs. Apsey was preceded in death by three sons. Donald, David and Frederick Apsey; one daughter, Helen; sister, Greta and one brother. Richard. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 26,1994 at 1:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Church of God. ATTEND SERVICES QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m . After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 THORNAPPLE VALLEY FELLOWSHIP 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 10 15 Sunday Children Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9.30 a.m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 p.m. also. Nursery available for all services. Bring the whole family BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile cast of Hasting* Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m - Bible Classes • for all ages. 10:40 a m - Morning Worship. 6pm • Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30p m ■ Bible Study. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferwu Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Maxie* 800am and II 15 am . Confeuiom Saturday 4 004 30 INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. (mailing address - 1651 Madmen Rd Hatting*. Ml 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hall. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center number is 945-2361 Saturday services are: Sabbath School at 9 20 a m (for all ages, adults and children) and Wor­ ship Service at 11 00 am Join us 9W-4O45 Sunday Services - 9:30 am. Bible School. 10 30 am. Morning Worship. 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location- 623-3110 7:00-8:00 p m Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, is open to lhe public Mon­ days and Wednesdays. 9 00-12 00 noon. Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours. If you are HASTINGS GOO. 1674 ASSEMBLY OF Wot State Road. 945-2361 for an appointment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are Rainbows ar J.J. Bible Quiz lages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Service 10:30. Wedncidiy even­ ing* from 6:00-8:00 p.m the youths meet al the church, bring a *ack lunch. WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, 3185 N Broudwij. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Wonlup Services - HASTINGS AREA PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 30 a.m. Sunday School 11:00 p m Prayer time Wednesday *. 7 00 pm . Teen Center 7th-l2rh grade. Saturday*. 7 00 p.m PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller, Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. May 29 9 30 and 11 00 Morning Wor ship Semci* Nursery provided Broadcast ot 9:30 services over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Classes for all age*. 10:30 Refreshmenu and Fellowship <n the Dining Room. 11: 20 Children's Church Monday - OFFICE CLOSED Tuesday 7; 15 Stephen Ministers meeting Wednesday — 12:00 Circle 1. at the cottage of Mary Ann echtinaw. 12: 30 Circle 4. at the home of Dorothy Postema. 6 00 Circle 5. at the cottage of Wilma Story; 7:00. Chancel Choir practice Thursday — 7:00 Church Life Committee. 7 30 Circle 6. at lhe home of Janet Keller Fnday — 6:00 Menders Dinner with Program BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hatting*. Ml -058 Sunday Ser vice*. Bible Clauc* 10 am . Wor ship II a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m. Wednevday: Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on HASTINGS FIRST UNITED .METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Philip meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 L Brow a. Pastor Margaret p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. Hollenbeck. Dir of Christian School; 11:00 a m . Morning Wor­ Education Rob Styberski. ship; 7:15 p.m . Youth Fellowship; Barber Rd . Harting* Men's Orgamsi/MusK. Director Church 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship. Breakfast will be meeting the third phone 616-945 9574 Barner free Nursery for all services, transporta­ Saturday of each month until fur­ building with ek valor to all floors tion provided to and from mcrr.ing ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis Broadcast of worship service o* er services. Prayer meeting. 7:00 at 945-5365 WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a m Sun p.m. Wednesday FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH. 309 days — Sunday Church School 9 30 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH E. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan a.m.. Coffee Fellowship 10.30 OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings 948 8004 Kevin Shockey. Senior a.m.; Worship 11 00 a.m Pastor Doug Davis. Phone Pi-ior James R Barrett. Asst. Tuesdays — Ladies Night Out — 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 Pastor Sunday Sersices Sunday Walk and Talk. 7 00 p.m church Sunday School 1000 a m . School 9 45 a.m . Classes for all Wednesdays Family Church Night Worship 1100 am . Evening Ser­ ages. II 00 am Morning Worship — Children's Choir 5:15 p.m.. vice 6 00 p.m Wednesday Service Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Prepared Light Meal 6:00 pm. Mi-HI & Si-Hi Youth Fellowship — 7:00 p.m Facility equipped foi Grade. 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 6:30 p.m. (during Summer starting June 8 until after Labor Day). Bible 7:00 p.m.. Teens in Houseman CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Hall. 7:00 p.m.. Adults Prayer Study 6 45 p.m . Activities for Kids Creek Rd . 8 mi. South. Pastor 6:45 p.m . First Wednesday of meeting. 8:15 pm. Adult .............. Choir Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 month is Game Night for all ages practice Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor Thursdays - Bell Choir 6:30 p.m C H U R C H OF THE 6:00p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ May 29 — Sunday School CL*** of 700 p m way Randall Hartnun. Pastor the Week Third Grade. George and Yoko Gi*h. United Methodist School Hour. 1100 a m Morning ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even­ us for Sunday School and Morning CHURCH. Naahville Fa.her ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p.m Worship Tuesday. May 31 — Charles Fisher. Pastor A misston Services for Adults. Teens and Youth Fellowship Golf Outing ai of Sl Rose Catholic Church. Children Mulberry Fore — carpool from Hastings Sunday Mass 9:30 a m. church 4 50 p m.Sunday. June 5 — Start Summer Schedule. Worship at The Church Page Is Paid for oy 9:30 which includes Summer Time Bible Time for children age 4 thru The Hastings Banner, the Churches those who have completed 2nd and these local Businesses: grade. Coffee Fellowship 1030 am Wednesday. June M — Prayer HASTINGS SAVINGS t LOAN, FA Group 11 30 a m . U M Women Hastings and Lake Odessa Luncheon Program 12:00 noon Sunday. June 12 — Sunday School Special Event Binder Park Zoo WRf N FUNERAL HOME 2:00 p.m Tuesday. June 14 — HiHastings Noonen Potluck/Program. 12 00 noon SUPPORT GROUPS FLIXFAB INCORPORATf D Narcotics Anonymous 12 00 Noon of Hastings Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and 8:02 p.m Thursdays. Al-Anon NATIONAL BANK Of HASTINGS 12:30 pm Wednesdays. Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p m Member F.D.I.C. Thursdays, and 9 00 am Saturday* MS-3W7 Chore* p*o«e MS-W5 NASHVILLE AREA THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hasting* BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan GRACE LUTHERAN CHIRCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday May 29 - 8 00 and 10 45 a m Holy Communion. 9 30 am Church School age*) Thursday. May 26 I 00 Ruth Circle. 4 00 Outreach. 7 00 Adventure*. 8:00 AA Saturday. May 28 — 8 00 NA Tuesday. May 31 - 7 00 Stephen Train Wednesday.. June I — 6 00 Sarah Circle HOPKINS - Lyle E Olmstead. 42, of West Helen Lake Drive, Hopkins and formerly of Hastings, Michigan, passed away Sunday, May 22, 1994 at his residence; following a lengthy illness. Mr. Olmstead was bom on April 9, 1952 at Battle Creek, the son of Everett and Joyce (Billington) Olmstead. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1971, from Hastings High School. Went on to attend Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. He has lived in the Hopkins area since May 1993. His employment included Aquicis College in Grand Rapids for several years and various other employment He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant brother, Mark Olmstead. Mr. Olmstead is survived by a sister and husband, Cindy and Bob Cove of Hastings; a brother and wife, Brian and Sandy Olmstead of Hastings; three nephews; partner. Mark Bocttner of Hopkins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 25,1994 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with lhe Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiat­ ing. Buna) was in lhe Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice of Allegan, “K ARES" of Kalamazoo or Charity of one's choice. | | Thomas M Park of Warminster died Monday at his home. He was 46. He was the husband of Dawn E. Kidder Park (daughter of Mr. Mrs. Charles Kidder of Hast­ ings, Michigan). He was born in Battle Creek. Michigan, he was a son of William and June Clark Park of Frankford. Illinois. He was a resident of Warminster for 15 yean. Mr. Park was employed as a district supervi­ sor for 25 years with Kinney Shoes and most recently worked as a salesman for Reitenbaugh Nissan in Ambler. An Army veteran of Vietnam War, he was a member of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church in Warminster. Surviving besides his wife are a daughter, Natalie Park, and a sot, Jerritt Park, both of Warminster; two sisters, Roberta Bliss of Bethel Park, Allegheny County, and Susan Gorse of California; and a brother. David Park of Colorado. Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at his Church, on York Road. Contributions may be made to the Park children’s trust fund, c/o Provident Bank, York Road. Warminster 18974. HASTINGS - David E. Lepak, 50, of Hastings passed away Wednesday, May 25. 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom July 29, 1943 in Auburn, New York, the son of Peter E. and Pauline C. (Karabowich) Lepak. Mr. Lepak graduated m 1961 from West High School in Auburn. He served in the United States Navy from 1961-1964. He worked for North Central Airlines Irom 1965-1989 Mr. Lepak attended Kalamazoo Valley College from 1968-1970, he graduated from Western University in 1973. He married Elizabeth R. Strange, September 30, 1973. Mr. Lepak was a part-time accountant for many years and in 1989 opened his own busi­ ness in Hastings, D.L. Accounting and Tax Service on North Broadway. He was a member of St Matthias Anglican Catholic Church in Irving and a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge. Mr. Lepak is preceded in death by his brother, Richard in 1989; and his father, Peter in April 1994. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth R. Lepak of Hastings; son, David T. Lepak of Portage; daughters, Kristi-Anne Orlik of Kentucky, Sarah E. Lepak of Hastings; grand­ son Peter David Moore of Vicksburg; mother. Pauline of Auburn, New York; three neices; one nephew Friends may meet with lhe family Fnday, May 27, from 6 to 9 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial services will be held Saturday. May 28.1994 at 1 p.m. at St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church in Irving with Father Gale Johnson officiating, burial at Rutland Town­ ship Cemetery. Memorial contnbutions may be made to Sl Matthias Church or the American Cancer Society SAN DIEGO - Marjorie F. Senters, 83. of San Diego, California, formerly of Lake Odes­ sa passed away Sunday. May 15, 1994 in San Diego, California. She was bora June 12,1910 in Lake Odessa the daughter of Ethol and Vera Pilkinton. She married Carl E. Senters who preceded her in oeath February 9, 1993. Marjorie was an active volunteer arts and crafts teacher at the San Diego Blind Center for 21 years where she and her husband devoted much of their time to helping sightless people see light through arts and crafts. In June 1990 she received the Volunteer of the Year Award. She was employed in her early life as a nurse at the Lake Odessa Hospital. She and her husband moved to California in 1970. Si'Viving are two sons. Thomas Senters of Descanso, California and Terry Senters of San Diego, California; one brother, Thomas Pilkinton of Sidney; two sisters-in-law, Mary George of Grand Rapids and Margarette Senters of Lake Odessa; three brothers-in-law, Allen Senters of Lake Odessa, Eddy Forintos of Detroit and Walter Senters of Spokane, Washington. Funeral Services were held Saturday May 21. 1994 al the Koops Funeral Chapel - Lake Odessa. Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiated. Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa | ^^^^Ratph^lieTyon MIDDLEVILLE - Ralph S. Kenyon, 86, passed away Sunday, May 22, 1994 at Saint Mary’s Hospital, Grand Rapids. Mr. Kenyon was bora on July 7, 1907 in Middleville, the son of Clark O. and Pearl M. (Cook) Kenyon. He was raised in Middleville and attended Prairie School. Mr. Kenyon was married to Alberta Wolf. He was a farmer his entire life. Mr. Kenyon was a horse and cattle dealer in the Barry County area and enjoyed fishing. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 25, 1994 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Roger G. Timmerman officiating. Interment at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Thomappie Ambulance Service. RubyJane Anderson HASTINGS - Ruby Jane Anderson, 91, of North Broadway, passed away Saturday, May 21, 1994 at Thomappie Manor. She was born April 28.1903 in Paris, Illinois the daughter of James and Dora (Stark) Scott She was raised in the Shelburn, Indiana area and attended schools there. Mrs Anderson married Dewey Anderson on June 7,1920 and moved to the Hastings area in 1936. Mrs. Andrson was a homemaker. She was a member of Welcome Comers United Methodist Church and the Welcome Comers Ladies Aid Society. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband. Dewey on August 5, 1993; five brothers; one sister She is survived by her daughter and husband, Borgia and Dick McKibben of Middleville; daughter and husband, Lois and Gerald Gibson of Delton; daughter and husband, Jeanne and Lee Taggert of Ann Arbor; daughter and husband, Joyce and Fred Mills of Manistee; daughter and husband, Sue and Dell Morgan of Whitehall, son and wife, Gerald and Donna Anderson of Burr Oak; son and wife, James and Nancy Anderson of Keokee, Virginia; son and wife, Edward 'Tete and Phyllis Anderson of Hastings; son and wife, Robert and Cleo Anderson of Kewadin. 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two great great-grandchildren; three step­ grandchildren. Funeral services held were Tuesday, May 24, 1994 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial will be at the Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wc’come Comers United Methodist Church or Thomappie Manor M. Clark Goebel CLOVERDALE - M Clark Goebel, 70, of South Wall Lake Road. Cloverdale, passed away Monday, May 16, 1994 in Ann Arbor V.A. Hospital. He was bora April 16,1924 in Chicago, Illi­ nois the son of Nei I and Myrtle (Clark) Goebel. Mr. Goebel served during World War II with the 88TH Infantry in France and was severly wounded. Mr. Goebel was employed for several years at Hayes Manufacturing in Grand Rapids. He was married to Jane (Wilson) Alonzo on December 9, 1967. He was a life member of the Delton VT.W Post 1422 and also a life member of the Disab­ led American Veterans of Grand Rapids. Member of the Delton Moose Lodge. Mr. Goebel enjoyed reading. He was preceded in death by his parents, Neil and Myrtle (Clark) Geotel; a sister, Mari­ lyn Roberts; a granddaughter, Andrea. Mr. Geobel is survived by his wife, Jane; two daughters, Ann Marie Kovach of Plainwell, Cynthia Morgensen of Lawrence; one son, Dennis Geobel of Grand Rapids; three step­ sons, John Wilson of Rockford. Chuck Wilson of Maryland, David Wilson of Riverside, Cali­ fornia; six grandchildren; five step­ grandchildren; one brother, Melvin Goebel of Delton; » half-brother, Martin Goebel of Salem, Oregon. Cremation has taken place at his request. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 24th, at Fort Custer National Cemetery with full Military Honors, and Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. CLARKSVILLE- Agnes M. Price, 97. of Clarksville passed away Sunday. May 22,1994 at Thomappie Manor in Hastings. She was bom June 11, 1896 in Campbell Township, the daughter of John and Mary (Cum) Zuschnitt Mrs. Price graduated from Freeport High School and was married to Rockford Price June 22, 1916. He preceded her in death in 1964. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church. Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Richard (Evelyn) Bjork of Clarksville; son, Wendell (Rocky) Price of Lake Odessa; 15 grandchil­ dren; 22 great grandchildren and 10 great great grandchildren. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Iola Price, a great great grand­ son, Scon Lehman, a brother Ivan and a sister, Ethel. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, May 25,1994, at the Carksville Bible Church, with Pastor Gary Austin and Don Mathis offi­ ciating. Burial in the Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church or the Lakewood Community Ambulance. |_______ Joshua D. Harold In loving memory of Joshua D. Harold, who embraced his Heavenly Father Friday, May 13, 1994. He is survived by his father, Kirt D. (Cora) Harold; mother Nicole Oesch; brother, Desmond A. Harold; and anxiously awaited unborn sister, Kyre’ A. Harold. Joshua, now in the embrace of our Heavenly Father will be forever tenderly remembered by his daddy, grandparents, James and Kathryn Elmer Jr.; Robert and Eunice Harold; great­ grandparents, Robert (Clara) Lowing, Dale (Mary) Harold; great great-grandmothers, Shirley Elmer and Johanna Reyburn; Uncle Bret (Joni) Harold, Uncle Randy (Kim) Harold, Uncle Jimmy (Kristi) Elmer III; Aunt Rebecca (Bernie) Harold; and many great aunts, uncles, and cousins. May God’s Holy Angels hold and keep you until we meet again. Good-bye little Joshua, Daddy loves you son. Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Whinnen-Roulo engagement told Mallisons to renew vows, mark 25 years Daniel Whinnen. son of Robert and Janet Whinnen of Hastings and a 1986 graduate of Hastings High School, will graduate from Wayne State University School of Medicine on June 4. 1994. In addition, he and fiancee, Kan Roulo of Westland. Mich., will be married on May 28. 1994 Following the wedding. Kan and Daniel will be moving to Nickville. Fla., where Daniel will continue his training in a Family Practice Residency at Eglm. AFB. As an added note Daniel's brother. Robert J Whinnen. Pastor of Bauer Community Church. Bauer. Mich., will be performing the wedding ceremony Bob and Donna Mallison would like to in­ vite family and fnends to join them as they renew their wedding vows in honor of their 25th anniversary at I p.m. Saturday. May 28 at the Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S Hanover. Hastings There will be an open house after the vows in the church fellowship hall until 5 p.m. Roy-Healy to wed June 25 Jeannette Roy and Doug Healy wish to an­ nounce their upcoming marriage on June 25. 1994 Jeannette is the daughter of Donald Roy of Hastings and Clara Roy of Battle Creek She is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by J-Ad Graphics of Hastings Doug is the son of Mr and Mrs. Melvin Healy of Hastings. He is a graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Simpsons Industries of Middleville Smith-Bangsund plan July 30 wedding Amy Kay Smith of Delton and Michael Paul Bangsund of Sacramento. California will be united in marriage on July 30. 19Q4 The bride-to-be is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and Grand Rapids Education Center The daughter of Kay M Trantham and Dale D Smith of Delton, she is an insurance biller for Eye and E.N.T. Specialists of Hastings Mike is a graduate of Wahtonka High School in Oregon and is currently employed with Federal Express He is the son of John and Frances Bangsunc of The-Dalles. Oregon Conner-Gamsay plan to wed Aug. 25 The parents of Mary Ann Gamsay and Michael David Conner are pleased to an­ nounce their engagement Mary is the daughter of Charles Gamsay of Pine Lake She is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and graduated from Jackson Community College. She is a registered diagnostic medical sonograpber Michael (Mick) is the son of Mr and Mn. Cecil and Shirley Conner of Delton. He is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and Lake Superior State University. He is a systems analyst An August 20. 1994 wedding is being planned Loudens to mark 25th anniversary Mr and Mrs William Louden are celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on May 29. 1994 Their children will host an open house on Saturday. June 5. from 2 to 6 p.m. at St. Am­ brose Church Parish Hall. 1628 East "G" Avenue. Parchment Friends and family are invited to join in the celebration but the Loudens have requested "no gifts, please " Gallagher-Herbstreith speak wedding vows Lashcll Herbstreith of Hastings and Michael Gallagher of Delton were married Jan. 15. 1994 at the Barry Expo Center She is the daughter of Richard and Nancy Herbstreith of Hastings He is the son of John and Kathy Gallagher of Delton and Jacklyn and Cun Carroll of South Branch. Mich Matron of honor and best man were Shan­ non Lydy and Kirk Garrison. Bridesmaids and groomsmen were Ann Leadford. Mike Willbur. Cindy Hemff. Jeff Hemff. Annette Raab, and Frank Winans Rower girl was Anel Han. daughter of the bndc The bride is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School, and works for the United States Postal Service in Hastings The groom is a 1988 graduate of Delton Kellogg High School and works as millwright foreman for Dimond Machinery of Hastings The couple gives a special thanks to Ann Leadford. Neva Fish. Frank Winans and Mol­ ly Winans for all your help with last minute details Also a big thank you goes to all the band members of Mr Hyde for rockin' out the Michigan two-steppers next door The Gallaghers arc making their home m Hastings Extra Copies of The BANNER are available throughout Greater Barry County! f Woodland NEWS .. by Catherine Lucas Some Woodland area churhes have planned daily vacation Bible schools and other sum mer activities for children and youths Two summer daily vacation Bible schools. Lakewood United Methodist and Zion Lutheran, will he held the week of June 20 through the 24 Both of these schools will he from 9 a.m to 12 noon Both require pre registration The Lakewood United Methodist school will have a theme of "Son Country Farm" which will he a follow-up to last summer's "Son Country " program Parents can register their children by calling lhe church office at 367-4800 any morning before June 12 The Zion Lutheran program will be called "The Adventur* Begins." which comes from Augsburg Publishing This is a follow-up to the program which was used last year and was voted the No I program by Children's Magazine II has lots of options for teachers Pre-School through sixth grade children must be registered by the week of June 12 The church number is 367-4817 Woodland United Methodist Church is planning two. onc-day tops for the children On Tuesday. June 21. a trip is planned to Pot­ ter Park, where the children will visit the zoo and spend the afternoon in outdoor studies and games A car pool will be arranged. Reservations for this trip can be made by «.allng Shirley Kilmer at 367-4031 or Anne Bump at 367-4518. A second trip is being planned for later in the summer, which will probably be a day at the beach at Gun Lake This will include swimming and lunch Details will be an­ nounced later The Rev Darrel Elms describes an in­ teresting program at Lakewood Baptist Church across M-50 Lakewood High School evenings at 6:45 to 8:45 p.m. the week of July II through the 15th. Tony J Laxton will come from Caledonia each evening with his program "The Mountain Man Ministry " An evening picnic will be held at the church the following Saturday, July 16. The Rev Brian Allbtight will be working with the United Brethren musical production youth group. "Sojourn." again this summer. The group will tour several churches with a production late in the summer The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society is selling custom-made buntings to hang on homes cr businesses on national holidays such as Memonal Day. the Fourth of July. Labor Day and Veterans' Day. or any other time, in­ stead of flying a flag. These buntings are sewn into a heavy twill tape with three metal grommets for easy hang­ ing The cost is $25 for a ready-to-hang patriotic bunting They can be ordered or pur­ chased from Lynda Cobb at 374-7518. Woodland will have its second village yard sale Saturday . June II. from 9 a m. to4 p.m. There will be a lunch stand at the Kilmers' on Broadway Hot dogs. pop. chips, cookies and coffee will be sold. Proceeds from the lunch stand will gq jo the Woodland United Methodist Church. • ' During the sales, the Lake wood Ambulance service will have a bake sale on the east side of the township office and fire building. The Shell Mini-Man (Woodland Centre) on lhe corner of M-43 and Main Street also will give rings to lhe children and a drawing will be held Saturday evening at 8 p.m. from cash register receipts of purchases made by the adults through the day. You need not be pre­ sent to win A and L Total Quick Stop at the east edge of the village on M-43 will give a free pencil with each purchase all day. Homes all over lhe village will have sale items in the front yards The first village yard sale held last year was quite a event, and it looks like this one will be even bigger. New books at the library this week are "ShamJess" by Jennifer Blake. "Remember Me" by Mary Higgins Clark and "K is for Killer" by Sue Grafton. Someone told me that an unnamed person said lhe Woodland library was not a library, but a museum, and if anyone wanted a book, they had better go somewhere else. Absolutely not true! Any museum-type things that were at one time stored (and perhaps displayed) at the library were moved to the old town hall in 1987 at the time of the Sesquicentennial. and the Woodland Township Library has all the current fiction and a lot of non-fiction that is being read everywhere. If any Woodland Township resi­ dent wants a specific book that does not hap­ pen to be there, and the librarian thinks a few other people might read it. it can be purchased in short order upon request We try to keep a basic amount ol refreshments up to date and can usually find information about any subject requested In­ cidentally. the library now has a phone. 367-4694 Library hours are still I uesday and Thurs day from 3 to 6 p m and from I to 5 p m on Saturdays While Joyce Wcinbrechi was holding a blood pressure clinic and Evelyn Brower from the Barry County Commission on Aging was holding her monthly information clinic about Medicare and other senior problems at the Woodland Eagles Senior Citizen nutrition site last Wednesday. Gerry Bates dropped in He is now volunteer co-ordinator for the Lakewood School District Community Educa­ tion Department and MAIL (Mature Americans in Lakewood) He mentioned a potluck for senior citizens to be held al Lake Manor dining room in Lake Odessa. Fnday. May 27. at 5 30 p.m Bates also said he is making a survey in the various Lakewood communities to sec what needs of senior citizens are not being met The Community Education Department is planning to have a senior citizens center at the high school which will be open all day from June 13 through June 30. This will include some meals, games and other activities, and perhaps provide a place for spreading out those quilts pieced dunng the winter where there is space enough to finish them I had lunch with Gerry and Joan Chorley in Lake Odessa Iasi Friday, and Mane Pickens and Roseanne Sinkc came in and sat w ith us Saturday morning a group met at Lakewood United Methodist Church to start a planning and lay witness program to be held Sept 23 through 25 This will be the first lay witness program at the church in about 20 years Kay and Dick Tipton from Palo will he the lay witness co-ofdinaiors The program will include some meals, general and group scs sums, coffee meetings in homes visitation of shut-ins and worship sessions Ward and Muriel Pierce. Hazel Noffke. Doris Flessncr. John Waite. Kathy Smith and Cathy Lucas were al this preliminary meeting with the Tiptons Harold and Nel Stannard armed at their Woodland home last week Nel said they had a good winter in Palm Desert. Calif She flew to Arkansas to visit her 103 year old mother before they left their son's home in Danville, near Oakland, to drive 1-80 east They stopped in Omaha and visited with Gary Hartzell Lakewood Community Ambulance Service was taken off probation May 17 This proba­ tion applied only to Ionia County Betty Begerow said "(Ionia County Medical Direc­ tor Bryant) Pierce stated that all complaints had been answered and we have been comply­ ing the rendezvous dispatch policy (of that county). The EMS Board voted and we were taken off probation." Lakewood Ambulance Service u currently applying to become an Advanced Life Support system, according to Begerow Central Elementary has 'Storybook Parade1 The children and teachers of Central Elementary look part in a 'Storybook Parade* in front of numerous dignitaries as part of the celebration of Michigan Week Gathering in the parking lot behind Central before stepping off are many 'Peter Rabbits* who marched in the parade. What's a parade without music? It's quiet. Not the 'Storybook Parade' put on by Central Elementary. Here, members of the band that set the march step at the parade find their place in the line up. Baulch-Barados exchange vows Joan McPharlm Baukh of Sarasota. Fla., announces the wedding of her son. Electrican Mate 2nd Class Garth A Baulch to Evanegelinc V. Barados on May 14. 1994. Sage Chapel, Cornell University. Ithaca. N Y by the Rev Richard Murphy Garth is a graduate of Cornell Electrical Engineering School and masters graduate Iro 1994 Union College Engineering School. Schenectady .N.Y He is stationed at Saratoga Springs. N.Y. Navy Nic-Plant Submarine Division. Evancgeline is a graduate of Cornell Chemical Engineering School and 1994 masters graduate of Cornell Chemical Engineering Schoo She is employed by Ecology and Environment. Inc.. Buffalo. N Y ' Wedding guests were Garths TEP Fraterni­ ty. Joyce Benham. Bradenton Beach. Ra . Mr and Mrs Robert L Stevens. Kalamazoo. Ml . John Ramsay. Bristol. PA; Miss L Quigley. Elverson. PA. Navy fnends. Saratoga Spnngs. N Y . formerly from the Reublic of the Philippines. Calif and New Jersey The reception was held at The Fountainbleu Inn. Alpine. N.Y The couple honey mooned at a private resort in upper New York Garth s step-grandfather. Spencer Scobey, resides in Hastings and grandfather Ben McPharlinc had a clothing store on Main Street for many years A 'long, green worm' is getting itself organized as part of the Storybook Parade put on by the students and staff of Central Elementary. Dr Suess was represented in the 'Storybook Parade' by Central Students with the DK kids portraying 'Horton Hears the Who.' �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26. 1994 Legal Notices State of Michigan Probate Court County of Br-rry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent'a Estate NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE MORTGAGE SALE DelQuit hot occurred <n a Mof’gag# mode by Gory Terburg «o First ol America Bank Michigan N A doled May 25 1990 and recorded on June 20 > 990 in liber 500 Page 903 Barry County Records No proceedings have been instituted to recover any part of the debt secured by the mortgage or any part thereof and the amount now claimed to be due on the debt .s $32 264 36 The Mortgage will be foreclosed by o sale of the property at public auction to the highest bidder for cosh on June 3 1994 at 2 00 p m local time at the East front door ol the Barry County Cour thouse in the City of Hastings Michigan The pro perty will be sold to pay the amount then due on the Mortgage together with interest at 10 percent 'egal costs attorney fees and also any toes or m svronce that the Mortgagee pays before the sole The property is located in the Township of Orangeville County ol Barry Michigan and is described as The West I 2 of the Northwest I 4 of section 27 Town 2 North Rango 10 West During the one year immediately following the sole the property may be redeemed FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN N A Dated 4 28 94 Stephen I langeland P C By Stephen I Langeland P32583 Attorney at Law 133 West Cedar Street Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (5T26) Synopsis of Regular Meeting IRVING TOWNSHIP BOARD May 11 1994 Meeting called to order by Supervisor at 7 00 pm All board members and several citizens present A report from Emergency 911 for the first quarter of 1994 was received Application of dust control on gravel roods was approved Safety improvements on Nagle Rood and Robert son Rood block improvement projects on Sisson Rood and Parmolee Rood and gravel application were approved Additional library contribution request tabled Freeport Police Deportment proposal tabled Thornapple Township Fire and Ambulance an­ nual report received Approved bills m the amount of S3 445 90 Emily Hornson Clerk (5 36) File No 94 21380 SE Estore of TINA LEWIS Deceased Social Security No 277 72 3971 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing will be held on June 9 1994 al 11 30 a m in the probate courtroom Hostings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the pe' on of Judy Ribble requesting that Judy Ribble be appointed personal representative of the estate of Tino Lewis Deceased who lived of 6334 Thor nappie Lake Rood lot 30 Nashville Michigan and who died March 27 1994 It is also requested that the heirs at low of said deceased be determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claims ogoinst the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the date of publication of this notice Notice it further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled persons appearing of record Moy 17 1993 James H Fisher (P26437) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE * FISHER 607 North Broadway Hostings Ml 49050 (616) 945 3495 JUDY RIBBLE By James H Fisher Address of P R 6334 Thornoppie lake Rood Lot 30 Nashville Ml 49073 (5 26) State of Michigan Probate Court County of Ionia PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF HEARING File No 94106 NC In the matter of Duane Paul Birman NOTICE A hearing will be held on June 15 1994 at 1 30 p.m in the probate courtroom Ionia Michigan before Judge Gerald J Supine A hearing will be held on the attached petition on change of name of Duane Paul Birman to Duane Paul Beard This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent May 23 1 994 Duane Paul Birman 4499 E Vedder Rd Lake Odessa Ml 48849 (5 26) Ann Landers Move out, George Dear Ann Landers: I’m 43 and dating my ex-husband, who is 49 and lives at home We have been divorced from each other twice Both marriages lasted three years We plan to remarry in a few months Our divorces had nothing to do with our current problem -■ his mother "George" and I usually spend weekends together at his mother's house. Once or twice during the week, he sleeps al my place Last Wednesday. I fixed dinner, and we were hav­ ing a wonderful time The phone rang It was his mother She said. “George. I want you to come home 1 might fall out of bed and need you " George turned to me and said. "Sorry. 1 have to go." and left. 1 was steamed The woman's health is excellent. Ann. She is 74 (could pass for 60). drives herself wherever she needs to go and does her own shipping. cleaning, cooking and laundry . She has been totally independent for years and liv­ ed alone until two months ago when George moved in with her I realize that when adult children live with parents, they are expected to follow certain rules But George is not sponging off his mother He pays her phone and clectnc bills and docs all the yardwork and repairs around the house 1 need an unbiased person to look at this situation and tell me if 1 have a right to be upse: when his mother phones and orders him to come home What's the solution? - Madge in D.C. Dear D.C..: As long as George lives with his mother, he is going to be beholden to her The solution is for him to move out. even if it means renting a room over a bowling alley. Or - how about moving up the wedding date? Good luck to you. You’re going to need it. BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: Area DEADLINES ...because of the holiday. -forJhe.Sun and News ^news I itrfle VRutg-Y new® All DISPLAY AD COPY Deadline is 5 p.m. Thursday classified Deadline is Noon Friday Terry and Kathy Richter of Nashville an­ nounce the birth of their daughter. Elizabeth Ann. bom on May 10 at Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Charlotte. She weighed 6 lbs.. 9 ozs. Grandparents arc Don and Eileen Miller of Charlotte and Florence Richter and Ray Mayo of Florula. Elizabeth joins a sister. Kristina. GIRL. Makenzi Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 3 at 5:58 a.m. to Melissa Coon and Carl Leinhart, Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 6'4 ozs. and 18'4 inches long. BOY, Dylan Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 3 at 7:17 a.m. to Catherine and Scott Thurman. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 9.5 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Tyler John, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 4 at 6:58 a.m. to Richard and Amy Card. Cloverdale, weighing 5 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 18 inches long. BOY. Dylan Karl, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 4. to Gail Knight and Ron Bruder. Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 9*6 ozs. and 20 in­ ches long GIRL. Brandic Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 6 a! 3:23 p.m to Douglas and Karen Nash. Wayland, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs and 20 inches long. BOY, John Forrest, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 6 at 8:59 p.m. to Dawn and Tim James. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 4 ozs. and 21 inches long Attention Business Owners: (Remember Congratulations Student Advertisement in the 1994 Graduation issue of the: • Maple Valley News • Middleville-Caledonia Sun & News • Hastings Banner Call one of our sales representatives today at... (616) 945-9554 Don't miss this special opportunity to honor your graduate! GIRL. Megan Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 10 al 2:33 p.m. to Jeffery and Barbara Denny. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 8'4 ozs and 20 inches long BOY. Kolt Matthew Steven, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 14 at 5:34 a.m to Matt and Lori Ewing. Vermontville, weighing 7 lbs . 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. Daniel Miles Goggins. Hastings and Melissa Hare Brink. Hastings Kenneth Dale Vcldkamp. Lake Odessa and Jane Mane Fuller. Hastings Kris Arnold Wilde. Wayland and Helen Kay Erskm. Wayland Wayne Howard Ellsworth. Hastings and Linda Jean Newton. Hastings. Henry Lewis Finney . Delton and Glenda Norenc McJunkin. Battle Creek Timothy Walter Sheffer. Delton and Teresa Lynn Inman. Delton Bernard Vaughn Lalonde. Middleville and Muriel Jean McWhinney. Middleville Robert Earl Wilkins. Hastings and Shire Lynn Rees. Hastings Mark William Rushford. Hastings and Lisa Kay Eltzroth. Nashville Carl Jay Wood Jr.. Hastings and Brenda Susan Sturm. Hastings Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. On miscarriages Dear Ann lumders: 1 recently experienced two miscarriages within a short period of time After each one. I received all kinds of advice from friends, family and co-workers Most of it was useless On behalf of all women who have had miscarriages. I'd like to tell your readers what helps and what doesn't. Send flowers, a card, a hot meal or movie tickets -- anything to let us know you arc thinking of us. Phone and say. "I'm sorry " "1 don’t know what to say” is OK. too. Your honesty will be appreciated. When you come to see us. be supportive and allow us to speak openly about our feelings Resist the urge to recite stories of YOUR loss. We don't want to hear about it This was OUR loss, and we want to experience it in our own way. Suppress any temptation to say. "It was for the best,*’ ”lt wasn't meant to be." "At leas* you can get pregnant." or "You're young, you can try again " And please don't say. "There was probably something wrong with the baby This is nature's way." Refrain from attempting to diagnose why it happened or give advice about what to do next time. This makes us feel as though we were somehow at fault. Keep in mind that a miscarriage is a tragedy. The grieving process is the same as when any loved one dies We need sympathy and time to heal — Midwest Woman Dear Midwest: You spoke for a great many couples today, and 1 thank you Stop the stealing I>ear Ann 1-anders: My son has been mar ned for two years and lives nearby. Before he married, he and his fiancee. "Dotty," spent weekends at my mountain retreat and in my city apartment. Each time they were in one of my residences. 1 found personal items miss­ ing. 1 spoke to my son about it. but he refused to believe that Dotty would take anything that didn't belong to her After they married. I no longer stored my off-season clothes at the mountain retreat because I didn't trust her. About that time. I became aware that several pieces of jewelry, whuh I kept in my city apartment, disap­ peared after my son and Dotty visited Some of the items that were taken were family heirlooms and had sentimental value I finally bought a chest with a lock on it for the remain mg pieces of jewelry, but I felt angry and violated Since my son has children and I am very close to them as well as to him. I would never consider severing my relationship with Dotty She has been a guest in the homes of other family members, but I wouldn't dare inquire of them it they ever found that items were missing after her visits I realize my daughter-in-law has an illness, but it is affecting our relationship I am also concerned that one day she will be caught shoplifting, which would be a huge embar­ rassment for all of us Please tell me what to do — Troubled in D.C. Dear Troubled: If you arc absolutely cer­ tain Dotty is guilty, you must tell her im­ mediately that you have been aware of her stealing for quite some time and she should seek professional help Of course, not all thieves arc klep­ tomaniacs. Some steal because they see something they want and believe they can get away with it. In any event, for the good of all concerned, you must tell this young woman at once that you have been aware of her proclivity for quite some time Let us hope it w ill create suf­ ficient humiliation to cause her to get counsel­ ing and slop altogether 'Hooker1 history Dear Ann Landers: In a recent column, you referred to a "lady of the evening” as a hooker I wunder if you know how that name came about. Here's the background, which may interest your readers. Ann "Fighting Joe" Hooker, a Union general during lhe Civil War. had an insatiable ap­ petite for nocturnal female companionship and often had women visit his headquarters a place, it was said, that "no gentleman cared to go and no lady COULD go." After the war. many Union veterans travel­ ed to the Colorado gold and silver mines to seek their fortunes. It was not surprising that damsels who had an eye for commerce followed These enterprising females were soon called "hookers ." If you think I'm making this up. check your Civil War history books. No signature, please. Just call me - A Buff in Fort Dodge Dear Buff: Obviously, there are certain things they don't teach in school Thanks for the off-beat history lesson Gem of the Day: Nothing brings two women closer together than their mutual animosity toward a third. Ann Landers ' latest booklet. ' 'Nuggets and Doozies.’" has everything from the outrageously fanny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. [Lake Odessa NEWS Memorial Day will be observed here Mon­ day. May 30. In a departure from past years, there will be a parade from the village park to the fairgrounds. In exher years, probably every since World War I or maybe earlier, parades were from somewhere downtown to the cemetery east of the village with veterans marching or as they aged, riding in cars. The high school band arrived by bus from earlier engagements Mt other cemetenes in the Lakewood district The normal hour for ceremonies at the Lakeside cemetery is 11 a.m. Nineteen local retirees attended the Ionia County meeting of MARSP at the Ionia K of C Hall last week Thursday There were 51 present Several members shared unusual travel experiences. The announced program did not happen due to unusual circumstances. Two directors had died during this program year and one of them must have secured the speaker When it was time to confirm his speaking engagement, no one of the directors know where he lived or now to contact him. It has learned from area libraries that he is the author of two books Likely the author wondered why nobody followed through on his invitation. In spring, a young man's thoughts turn to — construction, maybe9 Drive on many rural roads and note the new buildings springing up. One new house is on M-43 in Carlton Township between lhe Forsyth farm and the home of Bob and Sue Brooks. The new home of the Bill Eckstroms is taking shape at die foot of Willowbrook Drive fronting on Jordan Lake, where the transplanted Cheney School served for decades as a tavcm/cating place Saturday some directors of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met again at the depot and did some carpentry work Other volunteers, the Ron Ericksons. Lynda Cobb and Brynda Merrifield, and Pat Gattner. planted flowers along the front of the deck Earlier in the week Bob Shoemaker and Richard Heaven had built a brick platform at the foot of lhe steps The electrical work is finished and bids arc in for the plumbing to be done soon The Chamber of Commerce has begun a beautification project on a small scale with an­ nual flowers planted at curbside on the M-50 side of the village par ■ and around the comer onto Fourth Avenue. ,t is hoped the project can be extended in future years Bill and Margaret Brodbeck joined the swimming crowd at Ionia High School last week One can enter the pool by ladder, steps or hydraulic chair The Tim Spitzleys have tom off the kitchen wing of their house in preparation for building a new wing Meantime they arc living elsewhere The Wiltshire rental house on Johnson Street has had the entire root replac­ ed. including new roof boards and new trim accenting the fish scale trim in all the gable ends of the house Carl "Doug" Fawleym. 54. of Lyons died May 17 He had been bom in Clarksville the son of Carl and May (Jetfncs) Pawley He is survived by wife Edith and six children. Ser­ vices were at Portland with burial in Clarksville cemetery with Pastor Don Mathis officiating. Kenneth Yetter. 65. of Lowell, died May 16. He is survived by wife Cora and seven sons and two daughters. One daughter is Monna Wheat of Lake Odessa. His sisters are Letha Blough and Pauline Stuart of Clarksville He also had a brother Edward of Copemish. Services were at the Clarksville Bible Church with interment at the Merriman Cemetery on 52nd Street. Mrs. Louise Dix. 93. of Grandville died on May 12. She was well known in this area in years past from her many offices in church women's groups. She was at one time West Michigan Conference President of Women's Society of Christian Service. Services were at the Grandville United Methodist Church. Graduation time brings recognition of outstanding academic achievement. One of the honor students at Caron City/Crystal is Gregg Wai thorn, a nephew of Jean Hyde of Darby Road. Another is Anne Zimmerman, who is the daughter of Austin “Ike” and Miriam Both Zimmermans formerly taught at Lakewcxxl and Austin had been a coach and teacher at Maple Valley. An honor grad at St. Johns is Mark Raffler. grandson of Art and Marcia of Lake Odessa, son of Fred and Deborah (White) Rafflei. Mark's grand­ mother. Elaine While Steward, is a Hastings resident. Valedictorian at Maple Valley is Rudy Othmer. son of Robert and Kathleen. His grandparents here are Roy and Marge Benson and Anna Marie Othmer Rudy plans to attend M.I.T. Lakewood honor students arc Dan Wilson. Susan Bippley. Erick Brace. Lon Christner. Keith Kadwell. Rachel Schrenk. Christopher Wells. Tori Gaumer. Martin Landes Jr and Lori Scoby. Marriage vows were spoken Feb. 26 bet­ ween Nicole Trimmer of Lansing and William Nicklosovich. also of Lansing. W'illiam is a Lakewood graduate, a graduate of Johnson and Wales University and is a chef at MSU. Nicole is a Potterville graduate and attended Davenport College. The groom's parents are Kenneth Brauer of Charlotte and Debra Brauer of Nashville At Sunday's service at Central United Methodist Church, graduates honored were Travis Anway. Heather Broe. Keith Kadwell. Melissa Ritz from Lakewood and Michael Nelson from TK high school College graduates were Diane Wolverton. B.S from GVSU and Craig VanZyl with his D.D.S. from University of Michigan Dental School. A reception followed in Fellowship Hall Also during the service, nine children being pro­ moted to fourth grade were presented new Bibles The expansion of Union Bank has its new bnck siding to match the existing building. The new area extends 10 paces farther west al the rear and 48 paces along the alley from the bank's parking lot to Koops Chapel �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26, 1994 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Lawrence J. Bauer, World War I Airman By loyce Weinbrecht Lawrence J Bauer was bom in Hastings on March 1894. (he son of James M. and Grace Bauer He attended Hastings schools and graduated from Hastings High School on June 22. 1913 He then enrolled at the University of Michigan, where he was studying architecture On April 6. 1917. President Woodrow Wilson announced the entry of the United States into war on the side of the European Allies Because of the entry into a World War by the United States, the Hastings Banner had taken a strong editorial position against Woodrow Wilson and his re-election for a se­ cond term. With the announcement of the ac­ tual entry into the war. the Banner position began to urge all out cooperation with the federal government in support of the war ef­ fort and was a staunch supporter of the armed forces, devoting much space to news of the soldiers as they went into service, returned home and to those who didn't return Barry County had 867 men with the U.S. armed forces. Seven served with Canadian and English regiments Thirty-seven of these men died during the war. some in action some as the result of wounds or disease Lawrence J Bauer was one of the Barry County men who joined the war effort, went overseas and died there As a student at lhe University of Michigan. College of Architecture, when the country entered the war. he entered the first Officers' Training Camp at Champaign. 111., on Sept. 15. 1917. and at the completion of his training was commissioned a Second Lieutenant of the 11th Aerial Squadron and qualified as the air corps pilot and observer For many months, he served as an instruc­ tor and finally. during the last two weeks of the war. he reached the front lines It was a routine flight on Nov. 13. 1918. An armistice had been signed and hostilities had ceased two days before on Nov. 11. 1918. Second Lieutenant Bauer was acting as observer on lhe flight. Lieutenant Paul L. Louden was piloting the plane Louden was quoted in the Dec 18. 1918. Banner as saying. "A bad cross wind drifted us into some bushes on the side of our acrodome as we were just taking off m formation 1 saw what was coming however, and shut off my machine, so neither of us was hurt. Suddenly before either of us could climb out. a second 29. Photography club winner told for April The winning photo in the f/16 B C Photography Club contest for April was taken by Kat Maher Using the theme. 'In the Bag,' Maher submitted this photo of two dogs who really are. 'in the bag' LEGAL NOTICE rtOTVCC OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE 2nd Lieutenant Lawrence J. Bauer 1894-1918. machine landed full on top of us and Bauer was thrown yards away I wasn't seriously hurt and got immediately to Larry. but he was unconscious He died that night from a frac­ ture at the base of the skull ' Lieutenant Bauer was buried with military honors at Meuse — Argonne Cemetery. Plot E. Row 13. Grave 33. Romange. France, near Bar-le-duc. His final letters to his mother. Grace Bauer, who was living in Ann Arbor at this time, ex­ pressed his satisfaction with his work tn the air corps and his confidence that be would return from the war. The information concer­ ning this death received from the War Depart­ ment two days following the armistice came as a great sbexk to her, when she had felt all danger of his death was finally past. In July 1919. when a small group of Hastings men met to organize an American Legion Post. Bauer’s name was chosen as the post name to honor his memory and to acknowledge his loyalty to his convictions and to his country. Sources: Hastings Banner Nov. 14. 1918. Dec. 26. 1918: The American Legion in Michigan. Milts. M Valkenburgh, Riverside Printing Company. Port Huron. Michigan 1930. Maroon and White. 1916. Defoul: ho* occurred in the condition* of o mor toge mode by DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS, INC,, a Michigan corporation (the "Mortgagor' '). to the COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN, (lhe Mortgagee ) having its principal office at 220 West State Street. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. dated February 26. 1968. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry County. Michigan on March 25. 1988 in Liber 464 Page* 26 27 and 27-A (the "Mortgage"). By reason of Such default, the Mortgagee elect* to declare ond hereby declares the entire unpaid amount of ’he Mortgage due ond payable forthwith As of the date of this Notice there is claimed to be due for principal an merest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hu ed Forty-One Thousand One Hundred Thirty- ^ht and 98/100 Dollars ($341.138.96). No iu x proceeding at low ho* been instituted to rec • r the debt secured by the Mortgage or ony part -hereof. Notice is hereby gi*en that by virtue of the power ol sale contained in the Mortgage and the statute in such cose mode ond provided ond to pay the above omount. with interest, a* provided in the Mortgage ond oil legal cosis. charges ond expense*, including the attorney fee allowed by low. and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, the Mortgage will be foreclosed by sale of the mortgaged premises ol public vendue to the highst bidder at the east en­ trance of rhe Barry County Courthouse located in City of Hosting*. Michigan on Thursday, June 16. 1994. at 2:00 o'clock in the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township ol Barry. County of Barry. Slate of Michigan. ond ore described os follows A parcel of land in the southeast one-quarter of section 6. town 1. north, range 9 west, described os a strip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feet on the easterly side and 133 feet on the westerly side of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Soginow Railway as formerly located over and across the northeast one-quorter of the southeast one-quorter of said section 6. sold strip of land being 528 feet in length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said mam frock in a southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street os laid out in the original town pion of Delton, to a point which is 240 feet, more or les*. no."herly of the east line of Grove Street measured along the centerline off said main track, containing on orea of 1.91 acres, more or less, ond bemg land deeded heretofore to the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Soginow Railway by two deeds recorded in Liber 50 of Deeds, page 400. ond In Liber 57 of Deeds, page 62. Barry County Records. Barry Township. Barry County. Mi-higan. excep­ ting. however, the following parcels of land to-wit Excepted Parcel No. I: Storting at the northeast comer of the obove described land, thense wester­ ly along the centerline of Mople Street. 75 feat: thence southwesterly parallel with the easterly line of the above described land. 100 feet, thence southeasterly to a point 69 feet westerly parallel with Maple Street from the easterly line of the above described land ond being 120 feet south of the place of beginning of this excepted parcel; thence easterly 69 feel parallel with Mople Street to the easterly line ol said above described land; thence northeasterly along the easterly line at said above described land 120 feet to the place ol beginning of this excepted parcel Excepted Parcel No 2 Also excepting the southerly 149 feet of the land first above described Excepted Parcel No 3 A parcel of land which is port of the old Chicago. Kalamazoo and Soginow Railway right of way in the plot of Delton, describ­ ed os follows: beginning at the northeast corner of lot 77 of the plant of Delton, thence south 89 degrees east 40 00 feet thence south 23 degree* 52 minute* west 95.00 leet. thence north 09 degree, west X 35 feet, thence northeasterly along the easterly side of said lot 27. also on the curving right of way of sold railroad, o distance of 91.65 feet; the great chord of said curve bears north 13 degrees 15 minutes east for 91.65 feet. to the point of beginning of this excepted parcel. Excepted Parcel No. 4: A parcel of land situated in the southest one-quorter of section 6. town I north, range 9 west, being more particularly described os follows: commencing al the northeast corner of O parcel of land in the southeast one quarter of section 6. town 1 north rang* 9 west described os follows A strip of land 166 feet In width bemg 33 feet on the easterly side ond 133 feet on the westerly side of the centerline of the main track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Soginow Railway os formerly located over and across the northeast one-quarter of the southeast one-quorter of sold section 6. said strip of land be­ ing 528 feet in length, more or less, measured along the centerline of said main track in a southerly direction from the centerline of Mople Street as laid out in the original town plot of Dolton, containing about 1.91 ocres of land, thence north 89 degrees 00 mmutes west along the centerline of Mople Street as laid out in the original plot of Delton. 75.00 feel, thence southwesterly parallel with the easterly line of the obove described land ond along the orc of a 3 degree curve to the right chord bearing south 19 degrees 6 minutes 35 seconds west 34.70 feet to the southerly right of way of said Maple Street and the place of beginning, thence continuing southwesterly parallel with the easterly line of the above described land ond along the arc of a 3 d^ee curve to the right, chord bearing south 16 degree 33 minutes 30 seconds west 65.X feet, thence north 11 degree* 22 mmutes 25 seconds east 63.95 feet to a point on the southerly right of way of said Mople Street, said point being north 89 degrees X minutes west 6.00 feet from the place ol beginning, thence south 89 degrees X minutes east 6.X feet to the place of beginning. Subject to existing highways, easements, and rights-of-way of record together with all the tenements, hereditament*, ond appurtenance* thereunto belonging or in anywise eppertoinmg Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6) month* from the date of sole Doted Moy 19. 1994 THE COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN Mortgagee Timothy Hlllegonds WARNER. NORCROSS t JUDD 9X Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W. Grand Rapids, Ml 49503-2489 (616)459-6121 (6/9) Hastings City Bank Announces: Investment Center Located at Hastings City Bank The Community Investment Center was created so that you can take advantage of quality, potentially higher-yield investment products - right at your Hastings City Bank branch. To arrange for your free Confidential Financial Review, talk to a banking professional at your Hastings City Bank branch or call: Marker for grave of 2nd Lieutenant Lawrence J. Bauer, 11 Aero Squadron. Meuse-Argonne Cemetery, Romagne, France. Died Nov. 13, 1918 David L. Scholl Investment Representative 150 West Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 Give the gift of.. LOCAL NEWS Give someone a subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper • Call 948-8051 616-945-2401 800-707-0577 Community Investment Center is a service of Correspondent Insurance Agency of Michigan. Inc. and Essex Na­ tional Securities, Inc. (ENSI). Insurance products are offered through Correspondent Insurance Agency of Michigan. Inc . a fully licensed insurance agency. Securities are offered through ENSI. member NASOSIPC. Neither is affiliated with the bank. Insurance and securities products • are NOT insured by the FDIC; • are NOT deposits or other obligations of any bank and NOT guaranteed by any bank, and • are subject to investment risks, including the possible loss of principal investment. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26. 1994 Communication from... CONGRESSMAN Garden Club members beautify public spots in Hastings area NICK SMITH Citizens working together in my travels across the 7th Congressional District to attend town meetings on health care and cnme. and individual meetings with con­ stituents. I'm always inspired by the many people that worked hard to make their com­ munities better The community of Albion in Calhoun Counts faces the difficult problem of correc­ ting a persistent water source problem while replacing a declining industrial base To ad­ dress the problems, lhe City joined with Al­ bion College, the largest non-industnal employer, and 100 communit) leaders to form Albion Alliance 2000 So far. they've conducted studies and prepare plans to ad­ dress the water source problem and increase employment. While all levels of government can share in meeting the needs of communities such as Albion, local leadership is essential for long-term success Just one year ago. Battle Creek faced the serious threat of losing the military units at the Federal Center and 1.200 jobs. Hundreds of concerned citizens responded and we worked together night and da) for nearly three months to prove the value of the Federal Center and the meffictencdy of alternative sites. Last June, the BRACC Commission agreed with us Strong community support turned out again in Calhoun County to help save the FFA Flight Inspection Field Office at Kellogg Airport. Similar community efforts exist in Quincy to resolve problems with the dump, in Charlotte to restore the Courthouse and build a library , in Jackson to renovate housing and brighten up the city, in Tecumseh to reduce substance abuse, and in Hillsdale to re-open a closed factory Throughout the 7th Congres­ sional District, parents are working to im­ prove the schools The government can help, but every effort most begin in the homes and communities most affected Community in­ volvement begins with each of us. We all must do out share to make our communities strong, happy, and healthy. Every year the Thomappie Garden Club plants a dogwood tree at Fish Hatchery Park and this year’s gift is located on the banks of the stream near the entrance to the park. In the photo are (standing) Alene Hamilton. Phyllis Olmsted and Grace Shirkey; kneeling are Gen Hall and Joyce Towne. When people come to Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings this week and throughout the summer season, they will be able to enjoy the beauty of beds of marigolds and dusty miller planted by members of the Thornapple Garden Club Here, members sprinkle wood chips between the plantings, water the flowers and take care of the final touches. From left are Kathy Barden. Gen Hall. Joyce Towne. Margaret Lord. Verna Sunior and Sandy Hawbaker. Sunior. civic projects chairwoman, organized the beautification project. CORRECTION: Due to incorrect information given to the Banner, the wrong political party was named in a slon about Rod Goebel wbo Tiled as a primary e.-ctioo candidate for a seal on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Goebel is a Republican. In the August elec­ tion. Goebel will face Rae M. Hoare. the only other Republican to flic for a chance to represent District 8. covering Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township. Patrick E. I .onus was the only Democrat to file in District 8. LEGAL NOTICES: PitAJRfEVAXE TOWNSHIP Moy 11. 1994 Meeting «vo» colled to order ot 7:32 Roll Coil: Miller Tobin. Goying* ond Compbeil present Nottingham, absent Approval of the Agenda with addition* Tbe Boord left the Fire Chief Interview Minute* on the table Minute* from April Regular Board Meeting S & S Farm Market in Middleville has donated flowers and plants for the Thomappie Garden Club to plant in urns to beautify the four entrances to the Barry County Courthouse and adorn the Fastings Public Library. Picking up some ol the donations are (from left) Gen Hall. Verna Sunior. Margaret Lord. Joyce Towne, and (on the right) Alene Hamilton who are picture with Tom Robinson and Mary Hayward of S & S. All Department Report* received and -iloced on file Adoption of Facial Hoir Policy effective im­ mediately lx PLFD Adoption of Legal Wording for Millogo Proposal*. Approval of Special Event* Permit for June 4-5 for Aukormon contingent upon Health Dept Permit*. Purchose of Treo»urer » Computer Hiring Siegfried Crondoll Vos ond Lewis P C. for Audit. Purchase of Skid Pier for Confer Street Access. Purchase of 1994. Crown Victoria Police Cruiser. Board approved Outstanding Bill* to be paid. Adjourned at 1000 p.m Approved by Supervisor Lloyd Goy mg* Submitted by Clerk- Normaioan Campbell IS-26) For a recent project of the Thomappie Garden Club. Cherry Valley Greenhouse donated 22 flats of vegetable plants such as broccoli, tomatoes and green peppers for the club to distribute to Barry County Department of Social Services clients In the photo are Cecilia Weatherly, a greenhouse employee who also is a member of the new Night Owl garden group. Karen Leep, owner, Verna Sunior. Gen Hall. Alene Hamilton and Sue Arias, a greenhouse employee who also is a member of the evening garden group. RN's/LPN's We are looking for people with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full or part time. All shifts are available. Wages based on ex­ perience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. i.iT seu*. *o be. A res’, bu&L t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION 1-800-LUNG-USA Contact Sue Lemon. RN. DON at 616-945-2407 extension 444 or Heidi Byrne. RN. ADON at extension 445 for an interview. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd.. Hastings. MI 49058 EOF Planting all the flowers in the park takes many hands. Here. Thomappie Garden Club members (front, from left) Diana Phillips, Alene Hamilton and Meredith Gilbert tackle part of the project. Gen Hall and Phyllis Olmsted (in the background) are ready to pitch in. The club also plants flowers in the urns on the Barry County Courthouse steps and at the Hastings Public Library and plants an herb garden at historic Chartton Park 0 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY HELP WANTED Goldsworthy Construction S DEPUTY CLERK Parttime. 2 and Vi days a week typing skills needed, computer skill helpful, general office experience and other duties associated with Township governmen­ tal work. 57 00 per hour Send cover letter and resume to Harvey E Vander Bee. Clerk Yankee Springs Township 284 N Briggs Road Middleville. Mi 49333 (301) REMODELING • ROOFING • ADDITIONS • $ $ DON GOLDSWORTHY. RESIDENTIAL BUILDER Phone — 948-9247 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26. 1994 — Page 11 April Citizens of the Month named Central School Exchange Club April ‘Citizens of the Month’ are (front row) Katy Walton and Karey Schlachter and (back row) Lindsey Lambert and Mandie Martin with teacher Deb Storms. April Exchange "Citizens of the Month" from Northeastern are Nathan Carpenter, Jennifer Guidet, and Jessica Winebrenner with teacher Delores Garland. As part of social studies class that covers United States History, Central Schoofs fifth grade students selected a state to learn about, and produce something depicting its history. Here, Matt Gergen, center, has a dairy cow from the state he studied, Wisconsin. Lindsey Hill (left to right) portrays Sandra Day O’Connor, who is from Arizona; Brandi Van Boven is Dolly Parton from Tennessee. Paul Coscarelli is a confederate soldier from Alabama, and Jason Olmstead is Chuck Norris, who hails from South Carolina Southeastern School Exchange Club 'Citizens of the Month" are Mark Thompson and Jamie Smith with teacher Jane Merritt Tim Cole, (left) studied Texas and constructed the Alamo for his project Amanda Rizor, depicts New York by having a "Big Apple." Kristen Sprague shows her golf course from Georgia and Steve Flohr is a lobster fisherman from Maine. The youngsters made many 3-D objects for the "Tour America’ program presented to their parents and friends recently. GATES, continued from page 5 serve as a temporary part-time zoning administrator, with all the enforcement powers granted in the county ordinance and County Rural Zoning Enabling Act Worsham will work up to 24 hours per week at $9.85 per hour plus mileage reimbursement Worshum. who owns an electrical contracting firm, has six years experience with planning in Comstock Township Planning and has been zoning administrator for Yankee Springs Township He previously had been a contract negotiator for 12 years. Worshum said he probably will work about 16 hours a week because of his busy schedule In other business, the board voted to change us regular meeting days in June to the first and third Tuesdays of the month Fifth grader Samantha Storm, with teacher Eleanor Vonk, was selected at April Exchange Club ’Citizen of the Month’ from Pleasantview School Both the board chairman and vice chairman would have been absent for one meeting if the change had not been made. PROJECTS APPROVED continued from page 1 mutual easement. allowing the city to use parking spaces and the couple ingress and egress The city will have first option to buy back the property if the house no longer is a bed and breakfast. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the Adrounie House agreement status ’'wouldn't change on the basis of sale, it would change on the ba­ sis of use." The pace of the parcel will be determined by its assessed value and the prevailing in­ terest rate The Tubbs couple said they plan to com­ plete the purchase of the Adrounie House within the next two months "And 1 hope that everything with the bed and breakfast goes smoother." Gray said, referring to the fact the city’s Properly Committee and the Tubbses had to do a lot of negotiating to make the project a reality Rezoning proposals doomed in Rutland? by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Unanimous recommendations to reject two rezoning requests in Rutland Township will go to the Township Board for final action after decisions by the Planning and Zoning Commission May 18. One of the proposals, for a 17-acre parcel at the intersection of Heath Road and Green Street to be rezoned C-3. was denied because the zoning would allow incompatible uses for the property, and the land use plan for that section of the township asks that residential area not only be maintained, but should be allowed to expand, zoning commission members said. A C-3 zone permits general commercial uses that serve the larger community, with retail and commercial businesses with sales areas larger than 10.000 square feet. The properly fronts along M-37. but also is bordered by I leath Road. At a previous public hearing on the property. Heath Road residents who spoke against the change said it would completely change the character of the residential neighborhood, mean increased traffic, and lower property values for their homes. A public hearing was field on the other request, which asked for rezoning of about 105 acres of property near Airport Road on M-37. Now zoned agricultural, the request asked that be 50 acres of lhe property be R-l (single-family residential) and lhe rest C-4. The C-4 designation allows industrial development and manufacturing facilities and encourages cluster developn'ent. Some of the permitted uses are light manufacturing, use as storage facilities, wholesale and warehousing of farm products, hardware and plumbing, machinery, beer wine and alcohol beverages, paper, furniture and home products. Tool and die or metal working with no stampings, forgings or castings is allowed, as are assembly and packing of food, candy, musical instruments, toys, electric applanccs. radios and so on. However, the zoning also calls for all storage within buidlings, loading and unloading al the rear of the building, and the business must match fuctionally and asthetically with its neighbors. Many of those who objected to the change said they had moved to Rutland Township to get away from factories and commercial development to find a rural style of life. Some said they worried that industrial development might mean gravel extraction, an industrial park or generally "spoil the country style of living." Others brought up questions about the environmental impact on the property, and if the change would be "spot" zoning. Carl Jacobson seemed to sum up the feelings of lhe dissenters when he said he was against "any kind of industrial commercial development nestled right in with a residential area. (There is) no need to develop here." The board unanimously agreed to recommend denial of the request because lhe surrounding area is primarily residential, making C-4 incompatible with the existing neighborhood, and sewer and water were not readily available. Townships seek millages in August Seven townships in Barry County have asked for millage renewals and/or increases which voters will decide in the August pri­ mary election. • Prairieville Township has five propos­ als. They arc for: a renewal of .8174 mills for four years for fire and ambulance ser­ vices: a renewal of .8174 mills for township police protection for four years; an increase of .25 mills for four years for additional funds for public safety services (fire, [vhcc and ambulance): a renewal of .4087 mills for four years for road construction, upgrading, maintenance and snow removal; and an increase of .5 mills for four years to provide additional funds fix township road construction, upgrading and maintenance. • Carlton Township has two ballot issues: a total of 1.5 mills to rer-*w fire protection for three years and a total of I mill for three years to renew funding for general township purposes • Barry Township is asking for a renewal of up to 2 mills for two years for fire protection and a renewal for up to 2 mills for two years for police protection. • Castleton Township is seeking up to .5 mills for five yean (1995-99) to fund the Putnam District Library. • Woodland Township wants to reinstate a 2 mill levy for six years for expenses related to fire protection, cemetery and township operations • Thomappie Township is seeking a re­ newal of up to 1 mill for five years for fire protection. • Johnstown Township is asking for a to­ tal of 1 mill for fire department general op­ erations and major equipment purchases and a total of 1 mill for roads, both for four years, beginning in 1995 The township currently has .5 mills for fire protection and .5 mills for roads. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, May 26. 1994 Lady Panthers send five to state Delton girls set 5 school records in regional meet by TX. Stenzel barton Sports Department The Delton guls track team finished tied for third in regional competition. Saturday, and set Ove school records in the process Sam Lantinga, Katie Matteson. Amy Cook. Rachel Harnden and Sarah Ikiele will travel to the State Class B Track Meet, June 4 to compete in eight events. The 400- and 800-meter relay team of Hamden. Mattesdn. Docle and Lantinga, placed first in the 800-meter with a time of 1:47.56 for a new DK record. They placed third in the 400 at 52.36 seconds which was fast enough for a special qualifying time and a trip to state Lantinga. in her first try at the 400-meter dash, finished second at 59.95 for a school record. She runs the anchor of the 1600meter. but coach Jim Gibson said this was the first time she’s run it in the open. "I knew she could do it.* he said, 'and she trained hard in this distance." He said he was pleased with the performance of I-antinga as well as the "great performance of the entire team It was the best meet we've ever put together * Matteson finished in second place in the shot put with a throw 34 feet. 9 1/2 inches. Her throw was 4 1/2" shy of the winner. Addi Radcliff of Lakewood. Matteson threw 35' 1 1/2" in a meet again Paw Paw Cook set school-record limes in the 100meter hurdles with a time of 15.18, which was good for the gold and the 300-meter hurdles at 47.18 which was good for second. She also received a silver in the long jump with a DK-record leap of 16' 11 1/2 inches Middleville's Carla Ploeg continues to dominate that event with a jump of 18' 4 1/2*. The team finished with 66 points, to tie Lowell. Wyoming Park finished second with 67 and Caledonia finished first with 82 points. Twenty-eight of Caledonia's points came in the 3200-me ter run when the l^dy Scots swept the first four places Amy Cook took a gold in the 100-meter hurdles, with a school-record time of 15 18, six-tenths of a second faster than the second place finisher. She is one of five girts from the Delton team who will move on to state competition. June 4 Delton boys place fifth at regional track meet; send 5 to state, June 4 Dolton's Sam Lantinga crosses the finish line three-tenths of a second ahead of Lowol in the 800-meter relay with a DK school record time of 1:47.56. Lundquist regional champ in shot put Hastings boys finish 6th at regional track meet Mark Lundquist threw the shot pm 5! feet. 7 1/2 inches to win the shot put competition at the Class B Regional Track meet. Saturday in Ionia. He finished second in the discus with a throw of 149' 8". He was one of two from the Hastings boys track team to qualify for state competition. June 4. as the Saxons finished seventh out of 18 teams Ben Hughes qualified in both the pole vault and the long jump. In the pole vault, he cleared 13* 3* for a personal best, and in the long jump be leaped 19' 7 3/4. Hughes came in third in the pole vault and second in the long jump. Other athletes getting points for the Hastings team were: Tom Pratt, who tied for fourth in the high jump with a jump of 5* 11"; Derek Chandler, who finished fifth in 110-me ter hurdles at 15.95 and Tom Sorenson, who tied for fifth in the pole vault with a vault on 12*3". The 800-meter relay team of Luke Haywood, Derek Chandler, Devan Endres and TJ. Deal finished at 1:35.42, onehundredths of a second behind Delton for a fifth-place score and the 400-meter team of Haywood, Chandler. Matt Kirkendall and Robert Wager finished sixth at 46.08. Hastings finished with 39 1/2 points. Caledonia won the rerionals with 81 1/2 points, followed by Ionia with 59, Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian with 52 and Delton with 50. Lakewood finished seventh with 29 1/2 points and Middleville was 15th with 12 points. The Maple Valley boys qualified one athlete in two events for State competition tn the Class C regiooals The five Barry County teams will be in Hastings, Tuesday, at Johnson's Field, for the annual Barry County Track Meet. The winners in each event will be part of the All-Barry County team. Five Delton boys will be going to the SiBie Class B Track and Field Meet, June 4. because of their times in the 3200-meter relay and 110-meter hurdles. Ben Skinner placed second in the hurdles with a time of 15.40 seconds to earn lhe trip to state. The 3200-meter team of Antonio Liceaga. Gary Fisher. Nate Kendall and Jamy Smith finished fifth in lhe 3200-meter relay, but their time of 8:18.6 was fast enough to give them a special qualifying time and a ride to state. The team finished in fifth overall with 50 points in the regional competition. Caledonia won the regional; with 81 1/2 points, followed by Ionia with 59 and Grand Rapids Catholic Central and South Christian with 52. Hastings was sixth in the meet with 39 1/2 points. Lakewood was seventh with 29 1/2 and Middleville was 15th with 12. The Maple Valley boys qualified one athlete in two events for state competition in Class C. The five tcams^ill square off in the Barry County Track and Field Meet. Tuesday at Johnson’s Field. The winners in each event will be on the All-Barry County team. The Delton boys also won the Kalamazoo Valley Association league meet Tuesday. Ben Skinner qualified for state competition by placing second In the 100-meter hurdles with a time of 15.40. Lydy and Cullen head to state meet Hastings girls finish 10th at regional track competition The Hastings girls track team finished 10th with 19 points at the Cass B Regional Track Meet in Ionia, Saturday. Two athletes, Brandi Lydy and Kari Cullen qualified to move on to state competition. June 4. Lydy finished second, behind Addi Radcliff of Lakewood in the discus with a throw of 102 feet, 9 inches, and Cullen finished fifth in the .300-meter hurdles with a time of 48.39 seconds. Cullen's time was good enough for a special qualifier for the state meet. Lydy also finished sixth in the shot put with a heave of 31’ 2*. Relay teams gathering points for the Lady Saxons were: the 3200-meter relay team of Nicole Wood, Keri Schroeder. Marie DeWitt and Lori Maiville. which finished fourth with a time of 10:27.71 and lhe 400meter team of April Arends. Sarah McKinney. Andrea Dreyer and Emily Dipert, which finished fifth with a time of 53.05. Individuals scoring for lhe team were: Sherry Anger in the discuss with a throw of 97' 10" and Nichole Wood in the 3200meter run with a time of 12:46.01. Caledonia won the meet with 82 points, including the sweep of the first four places in the 3200-meter run and lhe top two in the 1600-meter run. The Delton girls finished tied for third with 66 points, Middleville was sixth with 37 and Lake wood came in 13th with 15 points. The Maple Valley girls won the Class C Regional; and qualified 11 girls in 12 events for state competition. The five county teams will compete in Hastings. Tuesday, for the bragging rights of being the best in Barry County. The winners in each event will be on the Allcounty team. Hastings Ben Hughes heads down the approach to dear 13’ 3" In the pole vault event at regionals, Saturday Hastings Mark Lundquist won the shot put event with a throw ot 51' F In the Class B Regional Track Meet. Satunlay in Ionia. He will represent Hastings in that event and the discus, in which he placed second with a throw of 149' 8* Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. <_ _ _ -_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ / Fall football players to meet Hastings middle school eighth graders wanting to play freshman football this fall, will have a meeting in the choir room of lhe middle school at 3:05. Tuesday. May 31. Students going out for junior varsity and varsity football will meet in the Ixcture Hall of the high school. Thursday. June 2 from 3:05 to 4 p.m. The meetings will last about <0-45 minutes and will give students an update of when and how lhe fall football practice will be rur. and give the students a chance to meet lhe coaches. For more information, contact the high school. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26 1994 — Hastings turns 3 DPs in shut out of Harper Creek 10-0 Tuesday by TX. Stcnzdbarton Sports Department Jason Markley threw a one hitter and the defense tamed three double plays in the Hastings varsity baseball team's 10-0 shut out of Harper Creek. Tuesday. One of toe double plays came in the second inning when, with one runner out. an error and two walks loaded the bases. The next baiter hit a hard grounder to third baseman Eric Haines. Haines flipped it to second baseman Todd Sanlnocencio who whipped it to first to complete the inning with no runs crossing the plate. Coach Jeff Simpson said it was lhe best game of the year for the Saxons. "It was a total team effort," be said. "The team really put it to Harper Creek and played excellent baseball. You don't hear very often about a high school team which will have three double plays in the same game." The Saxons racked up 14 hits in the game, including three hits by Sanlnocencio. Haines and Dan Sherry. Bill Eves was 2-2 in the game with *. home run and a pair of runs batted in. The only hit came with a full count on the lead-off baiter in the first inning. The batter hit a blooper which fell in between the shortstop and left fielder From then on. Markley allowed no hits. In a doublehcader against Hillsdale. Friday, the Saxons split with the Twin Valley foe. losing 4-3 in eight innings in lhe first game and winning 8-7 in the second. The Saxons had only one error in the doublehcader. which Simpson said pleased him a great deal "They played some of their best defense all year." he said. "Just because you played great ball doesn’t mean you'll always win. though." In game one. the Saxons out-hit the Hornets 7-5. but weren't able to cross the plate with a runner after the first inning. Hillsdale scored two m the second and one in lhe fourth. The winning run came in lhe bottom of the eighth on a solo homer by Hillsdale The Saxons had to face the Hillsdale gun in the first game, but Dave Hammond and Dan Sherry were able to collect two hits • The Saxons had a chance to break the 3-3 tie in lhe sixth with runners on first and third and the seventh with runners al first and second, but "we just missed gening the runs across." Simpson said. Markley look the loss from the mound, going the distance, giving up four runs on five hits and striking out five He walked three bailers in the game. In game two. Sanlnocencio got lhe win. giving up seven runs on six hits and striking out nine. He also walked seven in the game In his own defense he went 3-4 and scored two runs. Eric Haines was 2-4. scored one run. stole three bases and had two runs baited in. Cook was also 2-4 al the plaic and had one RBl> The team will host Albion in a doublehcader. tonight (May 26) in lhe final game of the Twin Valley, and host Caledonia at lhe high school. Friday. The team starts its district-title run Tuesday (sec accompanying article) at Delton Lady Saxons split with Hillsdale, runners up at Caledonia Hastings softball team take 'big* game from Harper Creek by T.L. Stenzrlbarton Sports Department The Hastings girls softball team fought off four errors and a late-inning run by Harper Creek to win a Twin Valley contest 5- 3. Tuesday. The win puts the Saxons back into a tie with Harper Creek at 10-2 in the Twin Valley with a doubleheader versus Albion left in the season. Harper Creek also has two games left in the conference and. should Hastings sweep Albion, the team is guaranteed at least a tie for the Twin Valley championship. The I-ady Saxons stumbled. Friday, losing the first game of a doubleheader to Hillsdale 6- 4. but came back in the nightcap to post a 4 7- victory. In the Caledonia tournament. Hastings scored seven runs in the sixth inning to out- duel Middleville in the first game of the tournament. Hastings scored the seven runs after two batters had gone down and the capper was the two-run homes by Janette Jennings. In the championship game. Amanda Jennings was tapped for nine hits and the defense committed four errors to allow Caledonia seven runs in the bottom of the sixth inning for a 14-4 win. Ten of lhe Lady Scots' runs were unearned in the game as the Lady St axons committed eight errors over six innings. Amanda Jennings upped her pitching record to 16-4 this season with the win over Harper Creek. She surrendered five hits and struck out five. The Saxons were assisted tn •he game by three errors by the Lady Beavers defense. Janette Jennings had a triple. Amanda Jennings and Denise Heath each had a single and an RBI and Tammi Kelly had an RBI. Hillsdale's Chris Teller fanned 17 of the Hastings batters in the opener of the doubleheader. Friday. Amanda Jennings registered lhe only hit. a single, for the Saxons. The team will host Albion on the Helds behind lhe high school, Thursday. Baseball/softball tournaments start Tuesay lhe district baseball and softball tourna­ ments begin next week with all of the local teams looking for a bid at regional champion status. Delton. Maple Valley and Middleville arc lhe host schools from all the area teams The Hastings baseball squad kicks off with a game against Gull I-ake. Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. at Delton High School baseball field. Delton received a first-round bye and will face the winner of the Hastings Gull Lake game. June 4 al noon in Delton. The winner of that game will face the 2 p.m. game between Comstock and Pennfield m the finals at 4 p.m. The Hastings softball team will also face Gull Lake. May 31 at 5 p.m. in the first round. The winner will face Delton in lhe 2 p.m. game June 4 at Delton The victor will take on the winner, at 4 p.r.. of lhe Pennficld/Comslock game which will take place at noon on the softball diamond. Maple Valley baseball and softball clubs received first-round byes. The Lions baseball team will face the winner of the Olivct/Leslie match up at 10:30 a.m. on the Maple Wood diamonds in Vermontville. The champ will take on lhe winner of the 1 p.m. game between Bellevue and Springport at 4 p.m. in Vermontville. The l-ady Lums will play their fist game against the winner <rf the Olivet and Ixslie game at the high school dianxmd at 10 a m Saturday The winner will take on either Bellevue or Springport, who play at I p.m. at 3:30 al the high school. The l^ikewocxl teams will travel to Mid­ dleville to play the first games of their dis­ trict runs against Lowell at 4 p.m. Tuesday Ionia will play the winner of Tuesday s game at 10 a m. Saturday Thornapple Kel­ logg and Caledonia play in the second game at 12:30. The championship game will start at 3 p.m. The Lakewood softball team, should it defeat Lowell, will face loria at 12:30 p.m.. June 4 The first game of the day will be the laxly Trojans versus the Lady Scots at 10 am The championship game will be at 3 p.m. on the softball diamonds. The baseball and softball winners at Del­ ton will take on lhe winners of the Paw Paw district games in Coloma June 11; the win­ ners from Middleville will travel to DeWitt to face the Chippewa Hills champs, the win­ ners at Maple Valley will travel to East Jackson High School to face the winners from lhe Blissfield districts. Saxon alumni looking for former players for baseball game The 19th Annual Saxon Alumni Baseball Game will be held Monday, at 1 p.m. at Johnson's Field. All Saxon baseball alumni are invited to come and play in the game. Wann ups will begin at 11:30 and batting practice at noon. "Bring your families and lets have a great time as usual." said former Saxon baseball coach Bernie Oom. As in last year’s game, those who graduated on the even years will face off against those who graduated in the oddnumbered years. Parents of former players who live out of town or are at college are requested to contact former players for the game. For more information and to register for die game, contact Oom at 945-9790 Banner SPORTS Whitaker completes freshman season with Aquinas Kim Whitaker, a 1993 Delton High School graduate, recently completed her freshman year with the softball team at Aquinas Col­ lege. Whitaker earned a starting role in the outfield and batted .325 for the season. She had the second highest batting average among the Saints' freshmen The Lady Saints finished the season 32-23 overall. 14-4 in the Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC) They were the No. 3 seed in the District 23 Tournament and advanced to the finals before being defeated by Madonna University 5-4. Carpenter completes freshman season at Aquinas Travis Williams, son of Dave and Mary Williams of Hastings, has chosen Hope College to continue his acedemic studies. Williams said he plans on studying biology and follow it with a career in ecology. He said he chose Hope because of the superior acedemic opportunities and it will allow him to continue to play football Williams is the student council president and was quarterback and captain for the 1994 Saxon football team He also was on the basketball team and ran track. Hope College is in Holland. Mich Johnston Ferris State bound Sarah Johnston, daughter o( John and Diana Johnston of Hastings, has signed a national letter ol Intent to attend Ferris State in Big Rapids starting in the tall semester Johnston will study professional tennis management toward a business degree. She said she chose Ferris because it has one ol the finest tennis programs in the nation She was the first singles tennis player tor the Hastings girts terwis team for four years and finished in the top 12 in the state the last two seasons. She is ranked 13th by the Western Michigan Tennis Association and has several regional championships to her credit Here she signs the letter with her mom and dad. Scott Carpenter, a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School, recently completed his freshman season with the Aquinas College baseball team Carpenter, a catcher, saw limited playing time this spring, playing in 1995. He is the son of Tom Carpenter. Aquinas recorded a 50-11 1994. a season which saw many fall, including most wins m a nine games and recording a .900 fielding percentage. He had a .273 batting average for consecutive wins (16) and back-to-back Wolverine-Hoosier Athletic Conference titles The Saints, ranked No. 26 in the coun­ try by the NA1A, had an untimely exit in the District 23 tournament last week, being defeated by Siena Heights College in the finals. Carpenter is an elementary education ma­ jor. He is considered one of the top backups returning to the Aquinas catching position in and Roberta campaign in team records season (50). Galesburg has doubleheader weekend Bush wins back-to-back features at Berlin Two-time defending track champion. Joe Bush of Hastings celebrated Finish Master Nite by capturing both 35 lap feature races for Laie Model Stock Cars as the 1994 auto racing season got underway Saturday night al the Berime Raceway Bush did something almost unheard of by winning both mam events. He captured the first feature race by forging past race leader Tom Martin uf Kalamazoo on the last turn of the oval to gain the points and the win. Bush said: "I just kept my left tires in the groove and went for lhe win. I didn't come exit here to place sixth." Jack Gntter of Zeeland chased Martin across the finish line for third, followed by Randy Sweet. Chris On. Bob Holley and Terry Sennckcr. Bush finished ahead of Holley, of Gun Lake. On. Sweet. Ray Clay. Presley and Rusty Parker in the second main event, taking over the lead with only three laps to go in the chase. "I couldn't nave done any of it without the help of my sponsors and pit crew." Bush said. "They worked hard on the car to make it ready for txxh races." Bush s pit crew includes Alpha Lewis. Jack Slagter and Kevin Dunn Dave Culler of Gun I^kc finished a car­ length ahead of Al Marcott of Wayland m The Galesburg Speedway presents a Memorial Weekend double header this Satur­ day and Sunday nights. Super Saturday features a three tn onw show of super late models, sportsmen, and road warriors competing on the fastest flat, paved quarter mile oval in the midwest Super Sunday features the Foster and Sons Memorial Day 50-lap feature event Super late models competing for a S1000 dollar first prize in a 50 lap shoot out event. A full program of sportsmen and road war­ riors will also be on hand to compete for the Lane Automotivc-Edclbrock Performance Manifolds Championship Points Challenge. This Memorial Weekend double header is sponsored by Foster and Sons Hometown Convenience Store and Total Gas Station of Climax, gates open at 4 p.m . qualifications at 5:30. and racing at 7:30 p.m. Adult admission will be $8 both nights. For more informtion. race fans should telephone the speedway hotline at (616) 665-4600 The Galesburg Speedway is located midway between Kalamazoo and Bat­ tle Creek on 1-94 Memorial Weekend tripleheader at Marne Joe Bush sets next to the cer that he drove to back-to-back feature wins. Saturday winning the 25 lap main event for Class "A" Sportsman Cars. It was Cutler s first mam event win since 1976. Tim Yonkcr erf Alto was third, followed by Jed Prawdzik of Rockford and Calib Bisacky of Spring Lake Bill Minch of Middleville finished ahead of Dave Stchouwer. Roger Wing of Cadillac and Marv Knight of Parchment in winning the Late Model Last Chance event (Courtesy Berlin Raceway) All the stars and cars of the ARTGO Challenge Senes will compete m the 12th an­ nual 100-lap Late Model Stock Car race. Saturday night. May 28. at the Berlin Raceway The Memorial weekend triple header holi­ day card will have the regular Berlin Late Models run a 35-lap feature race and the Sportsman Stock Car Class “A” and "B" divisions contest their AC-Delco main events Artgo director of competition. John McKams. has received more than 35 entries from drivers hailing from seven states for the century speed chase Dave Sensiba of Middleville, is among the area entnes set to face off against numerous out-of-state challengers when all the Artgo stars and cars invade the paved, one-half mile Marne oval It w ill be the only Artgo race of the season at Berlin and lhe feature event will be contested at 100 laps Sensiba will drive a Pon City Racing prepared Chevrolet Lumina in the special holiday program which traditionally attracts one of the largest crowds and largest racing fields of the year Sensiba will be looking for his first ever Artgo win. His best Artgo finish, to date, was a third place finish in this race in 1991 Sensiba is racing on the American Speed Association (ASAi tour this season Four AC-Delco feature races will highlight the card Gates will open at noon, practice at 2 p.m . time trials at 3 and the first race set for 7 15 p m HDT The Raceway is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on interstate 96 expressway at Mime exit 23 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. May 26, 1994 Middleville woman pleads guilty in shooting A 39-year-old Middleville woman accused of shooting at an area man from her car in September pleaded guilty to one of the counts against her. Linda J. Earhart pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting the man with a deadly weapon, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both, as pan of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop the other charges against Earhart, including a count of assault with the intent to murder, punishable by up to life in prison, carrying a revolver with unlawful intent, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison COURT NEWS: or a $2300 fine, and discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle, punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both The prosecutor also agreed to recommend at sentencing that Earhart be given a fiveyear probation sentence, with no jail or prison time, and be required to undergo a Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 LOST: A walking cxnc i f found would you please return it to the Service Desk at Felpausch. This cane belongs to an 86 year-old man who needs it very much. Thank You. Call *45-4792 or 948-2357,__________________ Ga/a^e Sale IT’S THAT TIME AGAIN lhe annual Bolder Drive bonanza garage sales 10 families on one road I day only, Sat. May 28th. 9am-5pm.___________________ AUNT ELLEN SAYS surplus makes big sale. All our book shelves are bending! Booklovers come help me. buy one and choose a bag full- FREE! Computer, baby items, bargin clothing, etc. AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC, Delton, M-43, 523-8900. Help Wanted ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS FOR PART-TIME cashier and meat clerk. 15-25 hours per week, must be 18 yean or older, retirees welcome. Apply in person at Tom's Mark et 241 E State Rd., Hastily. CABLE INSTALLERS CiEC Cable Systems of Michi­ gan is seeking qualified canditales to fill installer postilion. Full time position offering hour­ ly wage and a comprehensive benefit package. Previous Cable TV or electronics experience is preferred, but will train. Mus» have a valid Michigan driven license, and a positive customer service attitude. Apply in person, or send resume to: C-Tec Cable Systems, C/o Allegan County Cablevision. P. O. Box 278, 1169 26th Street. Allegan, Mi. 49010. No phone calls • please. EOE________________ COOKS, WAITRESSES AND DISHWASHERS positions available, full a/o* part-time. Please spply al Bob's Grill and Restaurant, Hastings, or Bob's Family Restaurant, Lake Odessa'._____________________ LIGHT INDUSTRIAL SEVERAL LONG-TERM POSSIBLY PERMANENT OPPORTUNITIES CURRENT LY EXIST WITHIN THE HASTINGS AREA FOR LIGHT INDUSTRIAL WORK. POSITIONS INCLUDE LIGHT MACHINE OPERATION. ASSEMBLY/PRODUCTION, AND EXPERIENCED MACHINE OPERATION. IMMEDIATE OPENINGS WITH HIGH STARTING PAY. THERE IS NO TIME TO WASTE!!!!! CALL MANPOWER NOW!"!!!!!! 948-3000. E.O.E. GIRLS WANTED from Michi gan between 7-19, to compete in this years 4th annual 1994 Lans­ ing Pageants. Over $20,000. in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800-Pageant Exl2911. (1-800-724-3268).___________ HELP WANTED: PART­ TIME SALES CLERK. Nights and weekends a must Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply at any Citgo Station in Hastings. LOOKING FOR A PERSON WITH LOTS of love to care for our tiny treasure from 8am to 5pm. Our home prefered, will consider y<.un. Non- smoker a must! 948-3027,_____________ OFFICE ASSISTANT Full time. Reliable person, answer multi-line phones, process orders and other various office duties. Accurate typing with good communication skills. Send resume, no phone calls please: Floor Style Products. 2780 Gun Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058__________________ PENNOCK HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS Be a Pennock Hospital VOLUN­ TEER. Share one-half day week ly using your smiles, kindness and skills io help others. Volunteer positions on the Medical-Surgical floors are available. Free child care avail­ able. For more information please call 948-3109.________ TAKING APPLICATIONS for direct care staff al our Lake Odessa location. Training provided to qualified individuals to become Registered Training Aid. Call 616-374-0120. Rea! Estate Wanted GAYLORD: Ten beautiful acres 7 miles southwest of town. Gravel road and electricity. $12,500, $500. Down, 5155/Mo , 11% land contrz-t Survey and title insurance. Northern Land Company. 1-800-968-3118. OLD ORIENTAL RUGS WANTED: Any size or condi­ tion. 1-800-443-7740. 7hank Yau CARD OF THANKS Thank you for all lhe cards and flowers. A special Thanks to the ladies of the Freeport Methodist Church for the luncheon, also to Mane and Marlene for their hospitality while I was in Michigan. Lilah Robinson and lhe family of Mrs. Lucille Preston - Pels. FOUR KITTEN’S TO GOOD HOME 2 gold, 1 black and 1 tiger. 2 males, 2 females. 795-7400. Miscellaneous CERTIFIED TEACHER WILL TUTOR YOUR elementary age child. Times fill­ ing up fast. Call now 948-3909. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; !0c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) WILL BL Y COMIC BOOKS: want to clear jut your attic or are done collecting? Will give good reasonable prices for good or above condition comics, any kind. Will buy whole collec­ tions. 94^-3801 ask for Jason. Antiques A Collectibles] ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, May 29. Bring the fami­ ly and view 300 exhibitors with something for everyone. Food services, picnic areas. Show rain or shine as wc offer seven covered buildings. 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. $3.00 admission. Free parking at the Fairgrounds, right in Allegan, Mich.___________ BUYING-OLD POST­ CARDS, a.'ique buttons. Phone 948-4094. Hc.stings. l or Sale VM^niotive 1987 DODGE PICKUP all power, air, has cap and 2 rp.»rc wheels and snow tires. Excellent condition. $4,900 or make offer. 945-5948._________________ BUY GOVERNMENT SEIZED CARS. 4 wheeler, seized by FBI, IRS, DEA. Stnplus Buyers Guide. Free informa­ tion. Recorded messn^e. (61(' 948-3614.___________________ FOR SALE 1986 2 D^CR Dodge Aries, $900, call 945-2998._____________ ____ FOR SALE 1979 DODGE RAM CHARGER, 4X4, runs and drives excellent, $550, call 945-4699. Recreation SKI BOAT 17 FT. SIJCK CRAFT SSI70, 115 hp and trailer, ready to go, $2,495. 916 Maple SL (off Brown Rd.) Lake Odessa lltisiness Services ADULT FOSTER CARE home has openings. Private pay. CaU after 6:00pm 948-9433. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consotidation• Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fasl, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ CONGRATULATIONS! Bruce and Deb Salo from lhe Sound Express The Sheldon’s HAPPY 90th BIRTHDAY GRANDPA WILKINS LOVE STANLEY & PRISCILLA YOU’RE THE GREATEST! HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY NICHOLAS ASHCRAFT May 25 Love Aunt Bee HAPPY BIRTHDAY To my friend Phyllis B. Love. S.D. l or Sale 1983 35-FT. CARE-FREE, and share at Camp Thornapple lot • 18. Contact office or call (616)964-4670,_____________ ALMOST NEW 35' park model home, with full length enclosed porch. Fully equipped including w/d and tv antenna. Beautiful. On lot 8 in Gun Lake Partside Park. Cash or contract Call 945-2025.______________ MITSUMI CD-ROM DRIVEwith controller $140 (less than a year old). Used but working- (2) 105 MB hard drive $80 each (both 210 MB for $150- controller extra). (1) 120 MB hard drive $100. Call Bobbie or Wayne at 948-2875. NEW COLEMAN MAXA 5,000 ER plus generator, still in box, $500. 945-5948.________ PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted, responsible party to take on small monthly payments on console piano. See locally. Call 800-635-7611._______________ STOCK UP NOW RED AND WHITE Oak firewood for sale. Call 623-3182 for more details, ask for Brad. HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured.______ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Jo* Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. PORTABLE ALUMINUM WELDING large or small jobs, boats and marine equipment welcome. 623-3926 or 721-8702. A.R.S. Manufacturing.______________ SONSHINE DAY CARE has two 2nd shift and 3rd shift open­ ings for Lhe Delton and Dowling area. Do you drive through to Battle Creek or Kalamazoo? We’re easy to get to. Great refer­ ences, fun program. Call for information 623-3802._______ SPRAY PAINTING aluiminum siding, roofs, bams, etc. Randson Hesterly, 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping Reasonable rates. Free esti­ mates. Insured Randson Hester ly, 945-2545_______________ TREE TRIMIN’G AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your yard clean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. WELDING AND MACHINE WORK Bobcat and end loader buckets rebuilt and repaired 623-3926 or 721-6702. A.R.S. Manufacturing.______________ WEI BASEMENT? Stop leaks permanently. Free estimates. All Service. 1-800-968 5406 treatment program. Officials at the prosecutor's office said Earhan has a mental imbalance Two other conditions of the agreement are that Earhan will continue to see mental health practitioners and will take her medication on a daily basis. Earhart reportedly had not taken her medication on the day of the offense, and that led to lhe incident. She told the coun duhng her plea that she was at home and thought she heard someone in her home. Earhart said she grabbed het gun and looked around (he house. She thought her neighbor was trying to get in the house, so she went over and shot holes in his garage and mailbox, she said. She then went to her daughter's home and told her what she had done, she said. She said her daughter told her to leave. On the way back home. Earhan decided to go to Hastings, she said. On the way to Hastings, a man in a jeep was giving her problems, so she passed him. then nit her breaks, causing him to stop. She said the driver came running up to her car and scared her. She said she was afraid of the mil so she took her gun and shot his car's radiator so he could not drive any more. Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster told Earhart that she must understand that she has to stay on lhe medical program that was set up for her. "You have a medical condition that you're going to have to recognize. If you don't, yju're going to be put in jail." be said. He said her condition can be handled by medication and she has to continue taking it. Sentencing was scheduled for June 9. In other recent court business: • A 45-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges that be had oral sex with a 14year-old boy and caused the boy to engage in abusive sexual activity in September Nnt guilty pleas were enicred on Kenneth D. Cowles' behalf. Cowles faces two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He is also charged with causing lhe boy to engage in child sexually abusive activity to produce child sexually abusive material. That charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. A June 2 pre-trial was scheduled. In another case. Cowles is charged wi’Ji third-degree criminal sexual conduct for having oral sex with another 14-year-old boy. A June 2 prc-tnal has been set in that case as well. • A July 18 trial was scheduled for a 34year-old Nashville man accused of raping a woman in Hastings last November. A July 8 motion bearing and final pre-trial were also scheduled for Joseph J Carpenter C.jpentcr faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly using force to sexually penetrate the woman First-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prison. He stood mute to the charges in April and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • An August 8 trial dale was set for a I-ake Odessa man accused of criminal sexual conduct. A July 22 final pre-trial and motion hearing were also scheduled for Wayne E. Hankins. 1 lankins faces three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly using force to sexually penetrate a woman late last year He stood mute to the charges in April and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A June 20 trial was scheduled for a 33year-old Delton man accused of stalking and assaulting a woman in November and December A June 9 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Jerry L. Staley. Staley faces two charges of assaulting the woman with dangerous weapons for allegedly attacking her with a knife and a baseball bat. Those charges carry maximum sentences of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. It also can be punishable by no less than five years on probation. Staley faces a charge of maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to the woman's automobile, a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender. Staley stood mute to the charges in February and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A July 25 trial was scheduled for a 44year-old Muskegon man accused of stalking a Hastings woman in February. A July 14 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Ronald E. Hulbert. Hulbert faces a charge of aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $ 1.000 fine, or both. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf in April POLICE BEAT: Marijuana raid nets stolen handgun HASTINGS TWP — Troopers at lhe stale police post in Hastings report they are investigating an indoor marijuana growing operation at a home in the Hastings area. Acting on a tip. troopers searched the home, located south of the city limits, on Sunday. They said they seized about 600 marijuana plants, large growing lamps, fans and other growing paraphernalia. The marijuana was found in the basement in a room that was closed off from the rest of the home, troopers said. They said the owners had placed large metallic tarps around the room, thus allowing the light from the growing lamps to reflect back into the room. Troopers also said they seized a .357 handgun that they believe was stolen during a break-in in Freeport. The gun is believed to have been used in at least one armed robbery. Troopers said they will contact the Barry County Prosecutor's Office to discuss the authorization of warrants for the mother and son living in the home. Battle Creek man hurt in crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A 55-ycar-old Battle Creek man was hurt Tuesday. May 17. when he crashed into a tree. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. James E. Whitmore, of 13963 Jones Road, was driving south on Jones Road just north of Hickory Road at 11 p.m. when he ran off lhe side of the road, went into a ditch and hit a tree, deputies said. Whitmore told deputies he was trying to avoid two deer. He was taken to the Battle Creek Health System's Community site, where be was treated and released Cedar Creek Road home burglarized HOPE TWP. — Burglars stole more than $900 worth of items Monday from a home on Cedar Creek Road, May 16. Barry County sheriffs deputies report. They said burglars farced open a side door of the home. Among the items stolen was a VCR. a cassette player, a set of speakers, a stereo receiver and a CD player. Two area women hurt in rollover MAPLE GROVE TWP. — Two area residents were injured Friday when they rolled their car over on Bivens Road, troopers at the state police post in Hastings report. Christina M. Todd, 19, of 7410 Bivens Road. Nashville, told troopers she was driving on Bivens at 12:50 p.m. when another vehicle passed her. Bivens is a gravel read, troopers said, and Todd said there was so much dust in the air she could not sec where she was at She lost control of her car. rolled it over and hit some trees, troopers said. Todd and one of her passengers. Janice M. Bowen. 17. of 822 1/2 W. Green Street. Hastings, were reportedly hurt in the crash. They were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Neither of them was wearing a seat belt, troopers said. Todd was ticketed for driving too fast for road conditions, troopers said. Delton man held in felonious assault HOPE TWP. — Barry County deputies rcjiort they arrested a 46-year-old Delton man May 13 on a charge of domestic felonious assault. They said the man and a 38-year-old woman living at the same residence got in a fight at around 10 p.m. that evening. * Witnesses said lhe woman picked up a bat to defend herself and lhe man picked up another bat. The man knocked the woman's bat out of her hands, then hit her in the face with bis bat, knocking her Into a wall, witnesses said. .................. • "**- *' She was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was taken and released. Bicyclist struck by car in Hastings HASTINGS — An 11-year-old Hastings girl was injured Saturday when her bike was hit from behind by a car on Jefferson Street. Hastings City Police said. Amanda B. Rizor. of 1122 5. Jefferson, was riding her bike south on Jefferson at 3:17 p.m. when Eliecer Lopez. 22, of Battle Creek, ran into her from behind near Clinton Street, officers said. Rizor was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was admitted and released the next day. Lopez was ticketed for careless driving, officers said. Six injured in car-van collision RUTLAND TWP. — Three Hastings residents and three others were injured in a car­ van . Elision Saturday on Gun Lake Road, troopers at the state police post in Hastings report. Theodore P. Kaake Jr.. 34. of Southfield, was driving east on Gun Lake near Tanner Lake Road at 4:20 p.m. when he tried to make a left turn into lhe parking lot of the Citgo Gas Station, troopers said. They said Kaake turned directly into the path of a westbound car driven by Ingrid K. Knockemus, 22, of 524 N. Church. Hastings. Knockemus reportedly tried to slop but hit Kaake's van in the right rear quarter. The minivan then turned over onto its driver's side, troopers said. Kaake and two of his passengers. Christina M. Kaake, 11. and Christiane M. Foglcdoch, 10. of Southfield, exiled through the rear of lhe van. troopers said. They were all reportedly injured and were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Knockemus and one of her passengers. Kelly L. Garrett. 23. of 8448 S. Broadway. Hastings, were also injured in the crash. They were taken to Pennock, where they were treated and released Another of Knockemus' passengers. Larry T. Lippert. 50. of 3018 Shutlz Road. Hastings, was reported hurt in lhe crash but was treated by a Mercy Ambulance crew. None of lhe Hastings residents were wearing their seat belts, police said. Knockemus was reportedly ticketed for a seat belt violation Theodore Kaake was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way, troopers said. Fishing gear stolen from shed HOPE TWP. — More than $500 in fishing gear was stolen last week from a storage shed at a home on Woodland Drive. Sheriffs deputies from Barry County said. The gear was stolen sometime between Wednesday. May 18. and 6 p.m. on May 20, deputies said. The door of lhe shed had been closed and an unlocked padlock was on the door, deputies said. Girl hurt while run over by moped CASTLETON TWP. — A three-year-old Nashville girl was hurt Friday when she was run over by a moped, Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Troopers said Jannelle L. Sottillie. 13. of 39 Thomappie Lake Road. Nashville, was riding a moped in the side yard of her residence at 9:20 p.m. when Taylor M. Cushing, of 6G3 Washington, suddenly wandered into the path of lhe moped and was run over. The child was taken to Pe -.nock Hospital, where she was treated and released Two Middleville women hurt in crash THORNAPPLE TWP. — Two Middleville women were hurt in a crash Monday at the intersection of Adams and Bender roads, Michigan State Police at the Hastings post repon Troopers said Ronald R. Kroll. 31. of Stanwood, was driving west in his pickup truck at 4:30 p.m. when Pamela J Cooley. 18. of 130 Stadium Drive. Middlevile, was southbound on Bender. Cooley reportedly made a short, quick stop at the intersection prior to entering the path of Kroll's pickup. Cooley and one of her passengers, Angela R. Bird. 17. of 4481 Eckert. Freeport, were hurt in the collision. They were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released Cooley was not wearing a scat bell, troopers said. She was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. troopers said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-06-02.pdf b628c7d577d7258d1b1916bc7af9758d PDF Text Text Hastings & Delton capture county meet See Pages 16-17 Memorial Day remembered Magic Ride will help child abuse See Page 3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 t1ASTINGS ANNER THURSDAY. JUNE 2, 1994 VOLUME 140. NO. 15 : PRICE 25’ Students ready to say good-bye to HHS; Top 10 honored Middleville sewer project begins ComfnKtkre on the now S2 million MkMtevSte lewer began last wee k w uh > ccrnunmal groundbreaking with members of the Villa** Corneil. Vilttge Manager Er Maeatam told the ■naaril Tuesday Burning that there had been a meting with the sub-ermtractors on the project, and be aaad eotatntetioo was to begin as early as last week. Magic show to help area senior citizens The public is invited to a magic show ■ 7:JO p.«. Wednesday. June 15. at Central Auditorium in Hastings to benefit the home ttaUverad mania pro­ gram for senior citucns in Barry Theresa Kelly Brandl Eye The show will be produced by a profcnfonsl company. Twilight Prodnc- wifi be served to some 250 senior caiaeaa in fat eoamy this year. The tad-ndsen, aha said, help pay for Maris not covesed by ssaae and federal Red Cross plans supper, tie contest The Barry Canary chapter Luke Haywood ci the Ooc hundred and eighty-seven seniors will tay good-bye to high school Friday childtea taadee 12 and kids water 2 can am fine. Sugar free syngt will be avariabte far diabedca. The ugly tie contest, which will be eandaoed during the supper, be judged by Orvte Moore, chmrmaa of the Barry County Board of Catnmhaioners. Priaea win bo awarded for first, second aasd third places. Ttekato for the supper aad ugly tie coaasat can be purxdtased from any oamtaeof trie local Red Croat Board of Dime tors, from Ned's Advanced Com­ mercial Primm. WBCH of from the Bang's Panners Insurance Croup office. noceede from the event will go to the local duper ci the Rad Croat. Library plans art exhibit The Hastings Public Library will be host for aa art display “The Landscape of Bolton Brown.'* bom Inly 5 so Aug The exhibit, co-sponsored by the Kalaaaazoo Ineitwe of Arts, consists of a irtsrtina of original bshographs by Bolton Brown, who waa a nature lover and expressed his naturalist's rmerests through art. writing aad being at avid Dance shows set in Delton \ The DeBoo School of Dance will pteaem "lavitatiou to the Dance." at 7 p m toaigka (Tharsday. June 2) and at the aame time Saturday at the Delton Kellogg High Scbod auditorium. The program will feature 2S acts and a grana rrnaue wkd uxxn w oaoccn. The dancers range in ages from 3 to 17 and the productions will include tap. Ufo, poire, jam and lyrical dancing The show is rise fifth annual perfor­ mance directed by teacher Ann Isom. Admits ton for the public is $1. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 f' night when they participate in graduation ceremonies at Hastings High School. Keynote speaker at graduation will be Hastings Middle School computer science teacher Jack Bender. Also speaking will be co-valedlclorians Brandi Eye and Scott Krueger. Hastings High School principal Steve Harbison said the keynote speaker is usually a member of the local education community, and is selected by members of the senior class. Harbison said he will remember this particular graduating class best for its 'good behavior." The school was awarded the Twin Valley Athletic Conference Sportsmanship Award for the seventh year in a row this year. Harbison said. Only ooc school is given the award by the conference each year. "This group nas Dana Ferris Kathryn Larkin Alyce Zimmerman Lori McKeough Karlana Cullen continued a tradition of good citizenship." be said. An exact count of those continuing on to higher education is not available yet, Harbison said, but traditionally 45 to 55 percent of those graduating HHS attend college. Tonight (Thursday), the night prior to graluaxion. Hastings High School will give out special awards and recognition to many members of the senior class and some underclassmen at the annua! Honors Assembly. The assembly starts at 7 p.m. Graduation on Friday night starts at 7:30 p.m. Awards given out during the Honors Assembly will include the outstanding male and female athlete award, scholarship awards, outstanding students in various academic departments, and awards from various service organizations. The Top Ten See TOP TEN continued on page 9 Local man leads county "Mothers Against Drunk Driving" by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor For the first time since the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving was organized in 1987, a male is at the drunk driving had affected him and his fam­ ily The panel's audience is made up of drunk driving offenders who have been or­ dered to listen to the panel speakers. "MADD helps make an impact," Rose helm. Tbomapple Lake resident Don Rote. a member of the local MADD chapter for five years and a former secretary of the group, was recently elected president Many people aren't aware that men as well as women are welcome to join the MADD group, local officers have said. "We (men) can get jus: as mad as women can" about the atrocities of drunk driving." Rose said. "Were affected by drunk driving just as much as mothers are." He has a poignant story to tell. A drunk driver took the life of his sister. Sue Ann Smith. Sue was 25 yean old when she was killed near Barber Road and Colbert Drive in September 1988 while riding in a car driven said. "I'm a firm believer in the designated driver program." which MADD pushes. "Even if we just help one person change, we're having an impact." be said. Rose continues to serve on the Victim Impact Panel every month and he has helped with MADD's participation in local parades. by a drunk driver. Rose's loss led him to become involved with MADD. One of the first things be did was speak as pan of the group s Victim s Impact Panel, sharing the story of his sis­ ter's death and how the consequences of He and several other local members were re­ cently honored by the state MADD organization for their volunteer work. "He (Rose) is really trying to make a dif­ ference," MADD treasurer and former presi­ dent Mickey Ccusino said. "We re ail here to make a difference." Rose added. The County MADD chapter established the first Teddy bear program, sponsored by MADD, in the state. The bears are dis­ tributed by MADD to law enforcement and public safety agencies to comfort children See MADD, continued page 5 Don Rose is the first male to serve as president of the Barry County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 School volunteers recognized at reception J-Ad Graphics News Service Volunteers were honored at a reception before the May 17 Hastings Schools Board of Education meeting. School Board President Mark Feldpausch thanked the 470 people who volunteered their time and talent to make the Hastings Schools a better place. He said thinking about the volunteers made him remember a saying by his father. "Many hands make light work." He extended his heartfelt thanks and asked them to please continue to volunteer, “we need your support." Superintendent Carl Schoessel noted that seven years ago. the volunteer program News Briefs: Work day set for Swifty's The annual work day for the Swifty’s PLACE playground in the Lake Odessa Village Park will be from 8 a m to noon Sunday. June 5. Painting, raking, cleaning and general maintenance work needs to be done Doughnuts and coffee will be furnish ed to work volunteers in the morening and and iced tea will be served later in the «lay A potluck luncheon will be held at noon for all workers Kiwanis selling Whitecaps tickets The Kiwanis Club of Hastings is sell­ ing West Michigan Whilecaps tickets as a fund-raiser to try to conquer Iodine Defkiancy Disorders (IDD) around the world Kiwanis has tickets for a special IDD'Kiwams Night July 20 for the Whitecaps vs Clinton Lumberjacks game The tickets may be purchased from James Schnackenberg’s office at the Barry-Eaton District Health Depart­ ment. 110 W. Center St.. Hastings. Kiwanis has identified IDD as a world-wide service project. A portion of the sales pnee of each ticket will be donated to the service organization. Iodine deficiency is recognized as a global problem with an estimated one billion at risk because they live in an en­ vironment where the soil has been deprived of iodine. IDD virtually has been eliminated in the United States. Australia, Northern Europe. Canada. Mexico and New Z.aland However, it is prevalent in the mountainous regions of Europe, the nor­ thern Indian subcontinent, the mountain ranges of-China, the Andean region in South America and lesser ranges in Africa. The soil of flood river valleys also is deprived of iodine, as in the Ganges Valley of India, the Irawaddy Valley in in Burma and the Songkala Valley in China In children, iodine deficiency can cause mental retardation, delayed motor development, growth failure and stun­ ting. muscular disorders, paralysis, speech defects, hearing defects and goiters. Remedies include use of iodized salt and iodized oil, the latter injected or taken by capsules. Historic panel meeting reset The Hastings Historic District Study Committee meeting originally planned for Wednesday. June 8. has been rescheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday. June 7. The meeting will be held in the City Hall Council Chambers. County candidates invited to forum All candidates for seats on the Barry County Board of Commissioners are in­ vited to take part in a forum at noon Fri­ day al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastmp The forum will be the next in the senes of "First Friday ' programs sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee The candidates will be encou.sged to talk about key county issues James Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Party, said. "I hope they will tell what they would do to try to straighten out some of the problems in the county and what their qualifications are.** The candidates arc Republicans Marge Radant and Linda Watson in Distnct No I. Republican Robert Wenger and Democrat John Loftus in No. 2; Republican Sandy James in No. 3; Republicans Gordon Fuhr and James L Bailey in No. 4; Republicans Orvm Moore and Tim Burd in No 5; Republican L-ew New man and Democrat Cal Lamoreaux in No. 6; Republicans Ethel Boze and Emmet Herrington in No. 7; and Republicans Rod Goebel and Rae Hoare and Democrat Pat Loftus in Distnct No. 8 started with 205 people, but had grown in that short lime to the present 470. He said Hastings students "experiences are all that much better for the work done by volunteers We really think you arc special." Pleasantview Elementary Principal Jo Stebbins said all of the volunteers who were active in the PlOs. as tutors, as band and athletic boosters, as parent volunteers or on advisory boards, as well as those who chaperone, carnival work at the carnivals, or arc members of the school improvement teams al! deserve recognition. Cookies and punch were served to the volunteers who attended the reception. Evening diabetes classes planned Pennock Hospital will offer a senes of evening diabetes education classes, beginning at 7 p.m. Monday. June 6. The classes will be held in the educa­ tion classroom, lower level of the Physi­ cians Center. The senes will be made up of four consecutive Monday nights in June In­ struction w ill include consultation w uh a dietician, a pharmacist and a diabetic nurse. To register, or for more information, call the education office at 948-8041 Benefit concert at Hall of Fame Three programs of country music stars will be presented by Prairieville Farm Days on Saturday. June 4. to benefit the Bobby Hankins Scholarship Endowment Fund. The activities all will take place at the Prairieville Farmers Hall of Fame. The first show, at 1 p.m., will feature LeRoy VanDyke, Mary Lynn, Hermenitt Purdy. Buddy Cornwell and Friends. Ernie Mallard and Friends and Ella Sue Nickles. The second show, at 4 p.m., will in­ clude Redd Stewart. Pee Wee King. Jana Lynn Crider, Dave Dickerson. Thuman Cnder, Tern Pennepacker and Denny Bice. The third show, at 7 p.m., will have the Wasipis, Otis and Mary Hermenitt and County Homer Jones, among others A gospel service and country gospel program will be hel0 at 10 a m Sunday. June 5, along with an antique tractor pull, flea and craft markets and food. For more information, call 623-2485. 'Camp Read* starts June 6 "Camp Read" will be the theme for this year’s Hastings Public Library Sum­ mer Reading Club, which will begin June 6 and last through July 30. Camping experiences and love of nature will be reflected in the programs, crafts, art exhibits and displays. There will be three divisions based on ages again this year: pre-school and pre­ readers; 6- to 10-year-olds; and 11 and older. Each group will have a special folder to record books that have been read. Prizes will be awarded after reading the first book, the 10th. 20th, 30th and 40th Prizes will include marigolds, a watch, food coupons from local businesses and movie passes Local sponsors include S & S Market. K mart. Country Pantry, the Cinema. Burger King, Meijer's. Splash Family Waler Park. Fox Channel 17 and Witmark. The library each week will feature a special program on such topics as care of wild animals, incredible insects, edible plants, worm races, camp cooking, songs and crafts, state parks and camp fire stories. 'Feed Store* sets summer production The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society is planning a summer production. "A Village Square News.” for Saturday. July 23. at the Lakewood High School auditorium. The program will benefit the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society’s celebration of Depot Day late in July. The next show will feature musical medleys of a variety of historical eras, readings, and dramas based on histoneal events and people of Lake Odessa. One of the stories, a mystery drama, will be about the "Blue Bath Tub" that was ’ discovered” and willed by seniors to succeeding Lakewood High School classes in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Information on the present whereabouts of the legendary tub is being sought. Call Nina Steed at 374-4471. The summer production also will in­ clude the "Rapid Reader” and his at­ tempts to read “The Great Gatsby" in one minute flat, and local gossip from "Harvey’s Comer Malt Shop " Other histoneal events in Lake Odessa will be highlighted, such as "The Pro­ phet Who Came to Our Town” and the "Womanless Wedding." Music will be from the era of the flap­ pen. from days of the Great Depression, from the swininging ’50s and from the rebellious '60s Abuse Council include (standing, from left) Dave Carr, Thornapple Bike Club; Don Cichy. Delton Felpausch employee; Officer Rick Argo of the Hastings City Police Department, Maureen Ketchum, executive director of the Barry County Child Abuse Council; Joelle Crist, this year’s County Department of Social Services designated rider; al Jarvis. McDonald's Star Sponsor; Bill Cook. Hastings Office Supply; Sarah McKinney. Key Club; Tom Sorenson. Key Club; Sally Keller. Council board member; Chris Warren. Council board member. Fran Johnson. National Bank of Hastings and Thornapple Bike Club; (front row) Katie Brandl. Key Club; Ben and Jenny Cichy, Delton students; Eleanore Schroeder and Keri Schroeder. Key Club members. Not pictured and also riding for the Council will be two other Hastings Police officers. Tom Dunham. Hastings Mutual and Council board member; Phil Fye, Hastings Mutual; Kay Loftus. County Community Mental Health; and nine additional riders from Felpausch Food Center in Delton plus riders who have signed up at the Hastings McDonald's Restaurant. (Photo by White's Photography) Magic Ride will earn funds for local Child Abuse programs More than 30 riders have signed up for this year's Child Abuse Council s annual fund-raiser - Magic Ride *94. The statewide bike tour ride takes place on Saturday, June 11 in Holt. Mi. "We've more than doubled our riders from 1993,” said Maureen Ketchum, executive di­ rector of the Barry County Child Abuse Council. This year's corporate sponsors for Barry County are Bradford-White. Haviland Prod ucts. While’s Photography, Flcxfab and JAd Graphics. "This is the only fund-raiser that I know of where all the money donated for our riders is returned to the Barry County Child Abuse Council- 100 percent of it." Ketchum said. "I want to thank everyone for the over­ whelming support of our child abuse and neglect prevention programs." she said. "We are making an impact with our child advo­ cacy efforts and our awareness and educa­ tional programs. Child abuse is the scourge of our society and together we can make life safer and happier for Barry County s chil­ dren. "We want youngsters ready and eager to learn when they start school and that means the home environment must be a nurturing and supportive atmosphere." Ketchum said. Maureen Kctclum. executive director of the Barry Coonty Child Abuse Council, and Kay Loftus, one of the founders of the local Child Abuse Council, recently attended a conference on the effectiveness of home visitation services for new parents and are enthused about the prospects of starting such a program here. The conference, held at the Hyatt Regency and McDonald's corporate headquarters in Chicago, was sponsored by the National Committee for the Prevention of Child Abuse and organized by Loftus' daughter. Anna who now lives in Chicago "The National Committee is studying and planning a nation-wide child abuse preven­ tion program and the money we raise from Magic Ride 94 will assist us with a training program and star , up effort in Barry County," Ketchum said. Maureen Ketchum (left) and Kay Loftus, both of Hastings, met the original Ronald McDonald when they attended a conference in Chicago on the effectiveness of home visitation services for new parents. Three newest school retirees have 70 years of total service J-Ad Graphics News Services Seventy years of service by three employees of the Hastings School System were recognized recently by the Board of Education. Retiring at the end of the school year. Mae Ellsworth. Dan Ferris and Karen Olson, were honored by the board and will have a book they select put in the school library in their name. "Dan is a graduate of Cadillac Senior High School and received his undergraduate degree in 1969 from Olivet Nazarene College in Kankakee. Illinois." reported Trustee Bob Casey. "Immediately after graduation. Dan came to Hastings to ttixh junior high math. "While leaching. Dan has continued to go to school himself, earning an MA degree from Michigan State University plus thirty more graduate hours. "Currently. Dan is teaching some college classes, and some staff members predict that he will retire to become a college professor," Casey continued. "During his career. Dan has been a pan of the Michigan Math League and Michigan Math Counts. He has worked with 'Parent Assistance in Math Achievement.’ summer tutoring, the Math Curriculum Committee, and the Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee. He also is very active in his church, and places a high value on the church's role in his life. "Over the years. Dan has earned the respect of everyone — staff, administrators, parents, and students — or going the extra mile to help students His rapport with parents and students and his professionalism with staff are exemplary. "But above, all. Dan will be remembered for being an absolutely patient man with students, no matter what the situation. "While it's hard to imagine some as young as Dan Fems entering the retirement phase of his life, we certainly wish him many happy and productive years in the future." Casey said. Casey also complimented Ellsworth, saying: "Mac Ellsworth has decided to give up her mixing bowls, hand up her aprons and spatulas, and retire at the end of June.” "Mac has been employed in the food service program in the Hastings Area Schools for 24 years. 23 of which were spent as the baker. All of those all-time favorite chocolate chip cookies. 25G.OOO dozen, were baked by Mac. as were delicious desserts of all types and Maes famous cinnamon rolls, with their 250.000 calorics, for which people have been known to drive to Hastings from other states." he said. "Mac s caring way and friendly banter with students going through her serving line, and with the staff members of our schools, will be missed Hard work, dedication and loyalts to the food service program characterized Mac s work day "The food service management and her follow workers will find Mae s retirement hard to adjust to. especially the absence of her jokes' “All of the Hastings Area School System s employees and the board members wish good health and happiness for Mac in her retirement. Casey said Karen Olson plans to retire al the end of the 1993-94 school year after 21 years in teaching. 20 of which have been with the Hastings Area Schools. A statement released by the school administration reads: "Karen is a graduate of Waupun High School in Waupun, Wisconsin, and she received her undergraduate degree in elementary education in 1960 from Hope College. "Karen's first year after graduation was spent teaching in Spring Lake She also married her husband. Art. whom she had met while at Hope College. Karen and Art lived in the Spring Lake area until 1963. when they and .heir young family moved to Hastings. As her children got older. Karen began substitute teaching until 1974, when she accepted full-time employment with the Hastings Area Schools. "During her career. Karen has served on the YMCA Board of Directors — for a lime as vice president. She has been active in many capacities, including being on the Tenure Committee, the Science Committee and Curriculum Coordinating Council. Karen is also active in her church. "With her quiet demeanor. Karen has earned the respect of colleagues and the community's residents. "With her high professional ethics and dedication to all children. Karen has made a positive difference tn the lives of many youngsters who remember thorough teaching and caring assistance in all areas, from reading and math to zippers and boots. See RETIREES, continued page 5 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 — Page 3 Hastings observes Memorial Day A parade of flags, bands and gun salutes marked the Memorial Day celebration in Hastings. Crowds of people turned out downtown Monday morning to watci; the parade as it worked its way west through town on State Street. Members of Hie American Legion led the parade, which also included Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts. the Hastings High School marching band, a collection of tractors, fire trucks and members of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse mounted on horseback The procession paused at the courthouse as wreaths were placed at the war memo­ rials. It then headed north on Broadway. A wreath was also placed at the Civil War monument tn Tydcn Park, and another was dropped in the Thornapple River from the Broadway bridge The Hastings High School marching band played stirnng marsh music dunng the parade A gun salute was Fired at each stop by American (xgion members. The parade then turned west again and wound ns way to the Riverside Cemetery where a memorial service was held to honor those who have served in the mili­ tary. Don Reck, commander of tixr American Leg ion's Fourth District, spoke at the cer­ emony He reminded those present of the sacrifices servicemen have made to protect the United States. More than one million Americans have died fighting in this country's wars, he said. I ie asked that people honor those men and women by exercising the rights they died to protect, like the right to vote Reck concluded his remarks with a wish that the young people who have never known war never will. A gun salute was then fired and Taps was played by members of the Hastings High School band. This year's Memorial Day celebration was extra-special because it falls near the 50th anniversary of the D-Day invasion on June 6. 1944. A list of current and former Barry County residents who participated in the Normandy invasion includes: John R. Ad­ cock of Hastings, Robert C. Anderson of Hastings. France A. Bacon of Farmington. Eugene H. Ball of Dowling. Robert B. Barry of Woodland. Franklin O. Bales of Selkirk. Robert E. Beanie of Comstock. Bellevue. Bernard E. Buck of Hastings. Boyd H Burr of Hastings. Ernest E. Bun of Hastings. Leo C Chamberlain of Del­ ton. Robert B Chilson of Cloverdale. Ed­ ward K Cisler of Middleville. Wyman W Clagett of Hastings, Boyd H Clark of Hastings. Louis M ('ordray of Dowling. 1-awrence A Cox of Hastings. Gordon E. Crothers of Hastings. Ivan C Dahn of Delton. Richard C. Darby of Nashville. Darrell D. Dean of Hastings. Dale R. Dex­ ter of Hastings. Merle A Dundas of Mid­ dleville. William E. Dunlap of Hastings. Gerald M Enfres of Freeport. De wane J. Englenh of Hastings. Cornelius A. Euger of Middleville. Ray H. Fender of l-akc Odessa. Willie J Fendley of Hastings. Richard A. Fingleion of Hastings. Reuben Fish of Freeport. Robert K. Flannery of Nashville. Garth E. Ron a of Delton, Glenn L. Frederickson of Freeport, Ward Free­ man of Caledonia. Howard J. Gabriel Jr. of Hastings. William B. Gallup of Hastings. Clarence C. Garrett of Delton, Bernard J. Garvey of Nashville. Kenith N. Gillespie of Hastings, Roger K. Gorham of Hastings, Gamer W. Greenman of Delton. Clarence R. Gross of Hastings. Lewis Guernsey of Hastings. George O. Hagedorn of Cloverdale, Staley L Hansen of Nashville, Curtis E. Hiwkins of Hastings, Ralph W. Hawthorne of Hastings, Burdette R. Hayner of Hastings. Frederick J. Haywood of Hastings, Alfred E. Hinckley of Detroit. William R. Hirst of Hastings. Allen H Hook of Hastings. Steve Hula of Mid­ dleville. Gerald M Hull of Hastings. Del* win L. Hutchins of Hastings. Cecil J John­ son of Bellevue. Howard J Johnson of Nashville. Richard N Johnson of Nashville. Stanley E Johnson of Mid­ dleville. Everett W Johnston of Woodland. William M Keller of Hastings. George J Kellogg of Nashville. Richard D. Kenyon of Hastings, Neil Kidder of Nashville. Robert G. King of Iron River. Stanley G. Kucmpcl of Hastings. Thomas E. Kurr of Hastings. Dale E. Lammers of Delton. Keith E. Lancaster of Hastings. Lyle J I-ancastcr of Hastings. Bruce A Larsen of Delton. John C. Leary of Hastings. Richard H. Leinaar of Hastings. Clarence E. Lester of Hastings. Kenneth E. Litts of Delton. Alfred W. Loftus of Hastings. Charles R. Lykins of Nashville, David W. Mapes of Nashville, Alfred D. Martz of Hastings, Russell F. Matteson of Hastings, Lewis T. McAlister of Tennessee, Paul H. Mc­ Dowell of Hastings, Edward J. McGrath of Hastings. Ival W. Me Dvainc of Hastings, James I- McKelvey of Hastings. Newell L McKelvey of Muskegon. Delbert O. Moire of Grand Rapids. Leon E. Mudge of Hast­ ings. James Mulder of Hastings. Allen M. Newton of Nashville. Lyle A. Newton of See MEMORIAL DAY, continued p-5 Franklin C. Beckwith of Hastings. George O. Belson of Doster, Eugene V. Bennett of Hastings, Richard F. Bennett of Hastings. John H. Birman Jr. of Battle Creek, Wm. H. Birman of Hastings. Harland S. Blair of Hastings. Howard S. Bolo of Battle Creek. Richard R. Bradshaw of Shelbyville. Richard L. Bradshaw of Shelbyville. Keith L. Brady of Hastings. Lloyd C. Brum of Members of the American Legion led the parade Here they march down the Riverside Cemetery's Avenue of flags. Hastings Exchange Club members passed out little American flags to children before the parade started. The flags were distributed to the little ones as part of the club's "Project Giveakidaflagtowave." which is a national program. This wreath was dropped in the Thomapple River from the Broadway bridge to honor the sailors who served their country. Mounted members of the Barry County Sheriffs Posse also participated in the parade, riding their horses through the downtown The parade paused at the courthouse as wreaths were placed at the war memo­ rials there. The American Legion also held a ceremony, which included a wreath-iaying and gun salute, in the southern portion of the Members of the Hastings High School marching band played Taps after the memorial ceremony at the Riverside Cemetery. Riverside Cemetery The ceremony was the final stop on the parade route Don Reck, commander of the American Legion's Fourth District, spoke during a memorial service at the Riverside Cemetery He reminded those present of the sacrifices service men and women have made to protect the United States. A gun salute was fired at each stop by American Legion members. Here they fire a volley at the Riverside Cemetery as part of the memorial ceremony �Key terms to understanding bonds Choir's 'Humorous' awards weren't that funny To the editor: The Hastings Middle School Choir per formed their spring concert on the evening of May 24 at the high school. The students were enthusiastic, cheerful and performed beautifully it was dunng the “awards" part of the performance where I feel the evening was soiled As is ususaliy the case, many "positive" awards were given to outstanding students for their superior achievements and attitudes. However, what I find very upsetting is that Choral Director Patty Laloye allowed the students to present several “negative" awards. Some of these negative awards in­ cluded “Most Tardies," "Most Zeros," and unbelievably “Most Likely to be Arrested." What's perhaps the most irritating aspect of this whole episode is that Mrs LaJoyc prefac­ ed these awards with her opinion that she thought the audience would “get a kick out of the awards." and that each child who would be receiving these awards “really deserved them “ My heart goes out to every child who received one of these negative awards, as well as any parents who were in the audience witnessing the presentations Thankfully, (and is it any wonder*) the child who won "Most Likely to be Arrested" (after previously being told he had won this award) was not present at the concert. How embarrassing it would have been for this child to accept this award in front of an auditorium full of parents, teachers and peers In this day and age. I feel it is of utmost im­ portance to boost any child's self-esteem, however and wherever possible. While kids will be kids and find some of these awards were humorous, the fact that these negative awards were allowed to be given is inex­ cusable I feel these awards were nothing but destructive to the children who received them, and they taught the enure choir class that this lack of compassion is OK Sincerely. Bradley L. Masse I Nashville There were good people at bad accident To the editor: On Saturday. May 21.1 was involved in an accident on M-43. 300 feet east of Tanner Lake Road Fortunately, except for some minor cuts and bruises, no one in my vehicle was injured. As far as I know, no one in the other vehicle was seriously injured, either. The accident certainly afforded the oppor­ tunity for multiple injuries. My Ford Aeroestar was struck on the side, thrown into the air. and landed on its side The front end of the other vehicle was demolished We have much to be thankful for. 1 would like to thank the people of Hastings who responded so quickly and generously at the time of the accident. People came from the gas station and the gun and tackle shop to see if any help was needed. One lady even pur­ chased cold beverages for everyone involved in :he accident I also thank the professionals who respond­ ed to the accident The technicians from the ambulance service responded quickly and professionally, ensuring that everyone was examined and those who were suspected of Why no compromise on landfill issue? Dear editor: As 1 talked with my daughter about the landfill issue in Barry County, a few in­ teresting situations were talked about Granted, the increase of the landfill doesn't sound very appealing, but if nobody wants it. where will all the garbage go? It simply won't disappear, and not many are trying to reduce their amount of garbage they make. If the local landfill actually does increase its price to dispose of garbage, what is going to happen’’ The people out in the country were worried about a cyclist dropping a candy wrapper along a trail. What wl! they say when they find bags of garbage along the road side because people don't want to pay the higher fees at the dump7 Abo. why does it seem there is so little ef­ fort to work things out by compromising? It seemed that blinders were used when we had the chance to have a cycling trail in the area Many types of compromises and facts about the trail were ignored when they were presented. What about the landfill? /.re we hearing on­ ly whit we want to hear and ignoring the rest? This ts not an easy issue to solve. I hope that the decision being made b the proper one. Dave Carr Hastings HastingsBaNNER having serious injuries were rushed nght to the hospital The teddy bears for the girls were a nice gesture The doctors, nurses, and technicians in Emergency at Pennock Hospital were also professional, thorough, and thoughtful There was a personal touch often missing at our hospitals in the Detroit area. Even though I received a ticket for the acci­ dent. 1 was treated with courtesy and respect by the State Police. 1 want to again apologize to the individuals in the other vehicle. I hope and pray that no one was seriously injured May God bless you and speed your recovery Over and over again. I heard the refrain, "There are too many accidents right there We were fortunate No one was injured " How many others have not been a for­ tunate7 1 urge the appropriate authorities to consider some changes to the area in which the accident took place A stop light is needed to slow traffic and make left hand turns safer Reducing the speed limit would further reduce the risk of life-threatening accidents Please, make these changes. You may save a life. Your servant and His. Rev Theodore P Kaake. Jr Southfield Community Church Too many obstacles for treatment To the editor: I’d like to commend Cheri Tyrrell on her letter in the May 19 Banner Il's about time someone has spoken aloud on this issue Il's bad enough feeling the pain of an in­ jury. but to have to deal with all the problems a person has to go through in order to get the nght treatment b absolutely a total, if not shameful, disregard for human health and welfare In regards to the question asked. "How many people are being deceived?" The answer is: one is too many, but it doesn't stop there I know saving money is the name of the game, but is the dime saved worth the dollars spent in litigation? Ask the person responsible for the Human Resource Department Cheri. we hope you find the "humane" resources you need Mrs. L.A. Haywood. Wayland (Editor s Note Bonds arc one oj the most frequentI \ asked about investments. They have a language of their mill, and understanding that language is important before investing in bonds The following discussion of terms relating to bonds is a reprint of a Financial Focus column onginalls written in 1990 i Although bonds arc generally considered one of the simplest ways to invest, there arc still several key terms you should unders­ tand before turning over your money Basically, a bond is an IOU that promises to return your deposit at a specific time and pay you regular interest until then Of course, there is a lot more to know if you expea to be happy with your bond pur chase Here arc some terms that arc your key to making a wise bond purchase The bid is the highest price a buyer will pay for a specific bond at a specific time The ask is the lowest price a seller will ac- Sayings bring laughter To the editor: I didn't get to finish the funny sayings from the calendar that was given to me some time ago by a well-known and well-liked store owner in town There is so much unbelievable, negative news and talk that horrifies one these days. It's a welcome relief to find things to laugh over in between times Here goes. — People who think they know everything really irritate those of us who do — 1 love my job' Il's the work I hate — Just because I look stupid doesn't mean I'm not — There’s never a dull moment around here it lasts for hours and hours — I put forth an honest day's work even if it takes me all week — My worst day golfing was better than my best day working. — Be yourself... even if it rains your life. — Procrastinate. You've already made enough mistakes today. — They said it couldn't be done. . we can prove it. Justine McLean Hastings HHS Alumni Banquet is place to be June 11 ccpt. The spread is the difference between them The bid-ask is the quote given to you by a broker You generally add the com­ mission to thai A call is the issuer's option to redeem your bond pnor to maturity Because the call deprives investors of future interest payments, the issuer generally pays a 2 per­ cent to 3 percent premium over the face value of the bond when a bond is called The coupon is the interest payment your receive. A $10,000 bond with a 9 percent coupon, for example, would pay $900 in in­ terest annually. The indenture is the contract outlining the provisions of the bond issue Liquidity is the ability to sell a bond m the market pnor to its maturity The face value, or par value, of a bond is the amount the bond will return to the holder al matunty. The face value of most corporate bonds is $1,000. tax-exempt municipal bonds. $5,000 The sinking fund is money accumulated on a regular basis in a separate custodial ac­ count that is used to redeem the bond issue. Often, the indenture requires a sinking fund to assure investors greater security Zero coupon bonds are sold at deep dis­ counts from their face value They pay no regular interest but rather appreciate each year until maturity At that time, the entire face value of the bond is refunded Money invested in bonds is generally serious money put away to earn reliable in­ come. There is no reason this cannot be accomlished unless one blindly ventures into a situation without adequate knowledge. These terms cannot only help explain your investment but also provide enough knowledge to enable you to ask pertinent Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 04756774 aee move into Hastings? • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edna) Elaine Gibed (Aaaatanf Edtor) Nek Heftman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frtth Sharon Miio< T.L Stenzefbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid al Hastings. Mi 49058 (USPS 717-830) Change — 17. + 7. + 7. + 7. —17. + 7. + 7. + 7. -7. — -7. -7. + 17. -7. — +'/. + ’/• —7. —7. + 27. + 7. —7. —7. + 37> -.30 —.09 + 13.20 Hastings has been growing. There is going to be a bed and breakfast next to City Hall, the Cinema is adding two more screens, and a Ponderosa restaurant that will be located next to Kmart is in the works. What type of business or establishment would you like to John Jocob* Vca Pr**aC*nt Frodertc JecoM • Secretary $ 15 per year in adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere Company Close AT&T 547. Ameritech 39 Anheuser-Busch 547, Chrysler 49s/. Clark Equipment 647: CMS Energy 227. Coca Cola 407: 687, Dow Chemical Exxon 617. Family Dollar 147. Ford 577. General Motors 537. Great Lakes Bancorp 227. Hastings Mfg. 297. IBM 637. JCPenney 51’/. Johnson & Johnson 447. Kmart 15 Kellogg Company 527. McDonald's 627. Sears 507. Southeast Mich. Gas 18 Spartan Motors 19 Upjohn 32 Gold $386.90 Silver 5.53 Dow Jones 3758.37 Volume 216,000,000 What type of business would you like to see move into Hastings? (616) 945-9554 Subscription Rates: $13 per year m Barry County The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. U.S. Senate Donald Rlec , Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, p ne (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Gr nJ Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional reprer -.Mauve Carl Levin, Democrat. RusseH Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone '202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vemon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carlton. Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnslown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Cnariotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055, Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. PubksheC by Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovaton of J-Ad GraptMC* inc 1952 N BrcMdMy Ml 4905® 0602 ClaaaAed ads accepted Mooday Woufg* Fnday Bl tn. 1520pm. Saturday 8 im - Noon Scott Ommen Dense Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers — STOCKS — Know Your Legislators: To the editor: I figure that Tvo.aneodcd 50 of the 106 Hastings High School Alumni Banquets (remember Admiral Rock?), five as secretary and three as president, plus * few others as a general helper The 107th banquet (the first or second oldest in the stale) will be al 6:30 p m Satur­ day. June 11. in the Hastings High School cafeteria Tickets are $9 and they can be bought from Boslev Pharmacy or from Lois Miller at 795-3797 If you ever attended "dert ole' HHS." you're an alumnus, and I want to see you — be there Larry Moore Class of '37 Grand Rapids Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 185b Mafvin Jacob* President St*phon Jacobo Traaamr questions about bonds before you invest Unless you satisfy y ourself as to risk, in­ come and holding, time, you haven't given bond investing enough study Isabeil White, Eunice Elliott. Hastings: Mary Rider, Hastings: Tina Kahte, Middleville: “I thought that Hastings already had everything." “I don't think we need anything. But. another grocery store with lower prices would be good." "If I had my way. we'd have a Meijen." "I don't know. I like Hastings. Possibly there could be more profes­ sionals like doctors." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 — Page 5 ■ Woodland NEWS ... by Catherine Lucas The Township Board members met at Woodland Memorial Park one-half hour before their regular meeting one week before Memorial Day. They toured the cemetery with sexton Jim Wickham and were pleased with the condition of the cemetery Later. Barry County Commissioner Gordon Fuhr was a guest at the township meeting room. He reported the old Courts and Law building in Hastings was now gone and the space was becoming a parking lot He also said the animal shelter auction raised S3.5OO State Senator Joanne Emmons came a few minutes after the meeting started and said this was her last call of the day She said she was one of a very few in the state senate w ith a background in township government and almost the only one involved in the farming business She said the ignorance of some of the state senators about farm economics, par­ ticularly the dairy industry, was unbcheveable and shocking. Il was reported to the board that the proba­ tion under which the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance has been operating in Ionia Coun­ ty has now been voted invalid by the emergen­ cy medical group oi that county Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance has now qualified and applied for Paramedic status and should soon receive its advanced life support license. The ambulance group had put on a crash CPR class at the high school for school sup­ port personnel on May 17 Since January 1994 the ambulance personnel have taught 134 persons in the Lakewood area CPR I rarely make any mention at all. either here or elsewhere, when what 1 write is not exactly what appears in the Banner, but what ap­ peared in this column last week made ab­ RETIREES rant. Karen will be missed by all in the school community, but we understand her desire to retire and spend more time walking with her husband and family. Karen says that on her first date, she and An took a walk after church — and. they ve been walking ever since. "On behalf of all Hastings staff members, we wish a long and happy retirement for Karen." MADD continued from page I who are lost, injured in a car crash or abused. Other local MADD activities include a Victim Assistance program to give one-onone help to victims of drunk drivers; the Red Ribbon Campaign to show support and remind people not to drink and drive. Project Prom/Graduauon to remind young people not io drink and drive; an annual Candlelight Vigil to remember those who have been killed because of an alcohol-related crash; court monitoring to keep a watch on the ju­ dicial system and the sentencing of offend­ ers; and legislative involvement to push for stiffer drunk driving laws. For more information about the local MADD chapter, call Mickey Cousino at (616) 765-5322. solutely no sense at all and must be clarified What I wrote about the Wo«>dland Township Library was "We try to keep a basic amount of REFERENCES up to date and can usually find information about any subject requested Incidentally, the library now has a phone. 367-4694 " (I certainly did not write that we keep a basic amount of • refreshments' ) New books at the library this week arc "Prince Charming" by Julie Garwood and “Love. Remember Mr" by Bertnce Small Both of these writers arc well known and popular writers of romances The Village of Woodland w ill hold a clean­ up day this week. Friday. June 3. from 7am until 6 pm and Saturday. June 4. from 7 a m. until 5pm All items must be brought to the village garage Acceptable items arc paint, batteries (if separated from other trash), and large ap­ pliances. but there is a special charge of $30 for refrigerators because of the expense of handling the freon. Items not acceptable are concrete, brush or dirt. Evelyn (Mrs Gaylord) Flory, who now lives in San Francisco, spent the Memorial Day weekend with Tom and Dons Niethamcr. Word has been received in Woodland that Jean Mulliken, of Lakeland. Fla., who is the widow of "Chuck" Mulliken, and formerly Patrick Hodges, former owner of Hodges Jewelry in Hastings, has hung up his hat as a member of the Board of Directors of Hastings Savings and Loan. Hodges served on the board for 19 years. He retired from it on his 65th birthday. gratulations to Amy on her nice open house and high school graduation The Memorial Day ceremony at Woodland Memorial Park was held at 10 a m. While the Lakewood High School band, under the direction of Michael Hamann, played patriotic music. Clyde Shoemaker and Fred Slater in VFW uniforms raised the flag and dropped it to half mast The band was making its second appearance ot the day. the first being at the Sunfield cemetery. The band left after playing to go on to the Lake Odessa program at Lakeside Cemetery. The Rev. Alan Scllman gave an invocation and a talk about Memorial Day. Harold Stannard gave a tribute to veterans and two trumpet players from the band played "Echoing Taps." A color guard from the VFW. Post 4461. Lake Odessa. Don Eckman. Dale Geiger and Daw Smith, fired a three-gun salute to close the program Memorial Day afternoon 1 was invited to join the Makleys. Gene and Bette, at their Tupper Lake home Other guests were Scott and Brenda Maklcy with Nicole and Branden and Don and Jackie Fccss We sat under the trees, ate barbecued chicken and venison slop­ py joes and watched four swans who arc spen­ ding some time on that lake this year LeRoy and Joyce Ressner recently returned to Rorida for medical advice and treatment from the doctors who had treated her feet all winter As soon as she entered the hospital in Orlando, one foot was amputated Joyce has had major problems with her feet for around 10 years LeRoy is at their winter home, and when she leaves the hospital, that is where she will go for recuperation. The address is Sherwood Forest. 264 Windsor Drive. Kissimmee, Fla.. 34746 Joyce Weinbrecht will be doing this column for a few weeks while I go south to check out the new grandson Any news to be included can be mailed to her at 3160 S Broadway. Hastings, or telephoned at 945-5471 or the Barry County Veterans' Trust Office. 948-4881 1I board. Hodges said he has enjoyed working with the chief executive officers of the savings and loan, including former president and CEO Richard Bcduhn and current president and CEO Todd Harding. Tm very comfortable leaving the board because it's the strongest and best-balanced board we've ever had." I lodges said. Hodges remembers his three-year stint as one of the board s two appraisers as being the highlight of his tenure on the board, because he was able to "meet a lot of nice people" Beduhn said Hodges made "a real contribution to Hastings and Barry County" while serving on the board. During Hodges tenure, he served as chairman of the board's Building Committee while its current structure was built. “Pat was very concerned vith Hastings and Barry County — with providing a safe Denna Smith V Ryan Peabody Leslie Shockley^ Mitch Ainsle ffig BURGER KING 131Q yy. state St., Hastings Blastings State Senator Joanne Emmons spoke briefly at the Woodland Township Board meeting. April 4. Hodges said no one 65 or older is allowed to run for election to the board. He could have stayed until the end of the year. His successor. Hastings School Superintendent Carl Schoesscl. is already serving on the Congratulates our 1994 Seniors: "^IflANKof Trustee, is now a candidate ror the Michigan House of Representatives. 87th District This distnct includes all of Barry County and ap proximately one-half of Ionia County Geiger said he is getting lots of surprising and confouding questions such as "What do you think of the state insect?" He said his rep­ ly to that was "Is it the mosquito. or is that the state bird*’" Another question he did not expect was "How do you feel about muskrat trapping'*" Terry is a Lake Odessa businessmen operating Michigan Chief Sales with his wife This originally was his father’s business The Lions discussed plans for the annual scholarship benefit steak dinner they plan to hold in their den on July 16 All tickets for this dinner will be pre-sold as steaks will be purchased for exactly 200 guests. After I left the library last Saturday after­ noon. I stopped the Ann DcHoog residence for a late visit to Amy's open house. Con- Hodges retires from Savings & Loan Board Burger King EBational of Woodland, was married April 29 to a long­ time friend. Walt James They reside in the Lakeland area Congratulations to the groom and best wishes to the bndc Three Lions from Nashville. Herb Frith. Norm Stanton and Nelson Baum, were guests when the Woodland Lions Club met last week Terry Geiger was the guest speaker Geiger, who is a Woodland Township West State at Broadway Hastings. Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd MEMBER FDIC Patrick Hodces place for savings and a good place to finance people's homes. He contributed a lot just by knowing the ccftnmunily and the people in it." Bcduhn said. Hodges was a second-generation member of the board. Beduhn said. Hodges' father Chester also served on the board. Chester was the original owner of Hodges Jewelry before Pal took over the business. Hodges sold the jewelry store to Don and Nan Button in 1985. When Hodges retired from the jewelry business, be was selected to be the grand marshal of Hastings' Christmas parade because of his contributions to the retail division of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and previous holiday parades. Hodges, who spent the first two years of his life in Ionia before moving to Hastings. attended St. Rose School through eighth grade and graduated from Hastings High School tn 1947. He graduated from Bradley University in 1951 and then served in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-54. Over the years. Hodges has been president of the Hastings Jaycees. former president of the Hastings Rotary and was a member of the Knights of Columbus. He is a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge. He and his wife. Madonna, have five children. MEMORIAL DAY continued from page 3 Freeport. Clare S. Olmsted of Woodland. Russell E. Palmer of Middleville, Gamer A. Pennock of Delton. Harold A Potter of Hastings. Kendall E. Potter of Hastings. Robert J. Pratt of Hastings. Allen E. Pren­ tice of Hastings, Robert W. Ransom of Hastings, John W. Reed of Hastings, Carl B. Rose of Nashville, Dallas R. Rush of Lake Odessa. Kenneth F. Rush of Lake Odessa. Roger M. Rush of Lake Odessa. Leo A. Seeber of Hastings. Lewis R. Shea of Hastings. Arthur J. Sidman of Grayling, Carl W. Smith of Nashville. Russell E. Smith of Delton. Kenneth W. Stamm of Hastings. Lawrence Strickland of Plain­ well. Stanton J. Strickland of Hastings, John Stutz of Hastings. Olis L. Tagg of Freeport. Frank J. Tichvon of Middleville. James H. Ulder of Grand Rapids. Joseph A. Ulrich of Hastings. Eldon E. Unruh of Bat­ tle Creek. Jerome J. Van Matre of Mid­ dleville, Elmer H. Walther of Hastings. Don Welfare of Hastings. Virgil J. Whipple of Battle Creek. Hugo C. White of Hast­ ings. Raymond E. Wicks of Otsego. Mau­ rice Wiesenhofer of Hastings. Howard T. Wilcox of Delton. Richard Wilcox of Hastings. Roger L. Wilcox of Hastings. Harry T W. Williams of Ohio. Emmett B. Wilson of Battle Creek. Emmett B. Wilson Jr. of Battle Creek. Ward S. Woodmansee of Battle Creek. Wynn W Woodrow of Rudyard. Donald K. Yerty of Hastings and William Young of Hastings. The list was compiled by the Barry County Veteran’s Affairs office and County Clerk's office. If anyone has been left off the list, please contact the Veteran s Affairs office at 948-4881. LESLIE SLAUGHTER — and — MIKE MILLER Miller’s Carpet £ Jumiture Where Beautiful Homes Begin • Serving Hastings Over 30 years 107 E. Woodlawn, Hastings, Ml 49058 945-2091 or 1-800-878-2091 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 Communication from... Congressman NICK SMITH Preserving Freedom City Band rehearsals begin June 7 tradition of music in Hastings and Barry County, is made up of adult and high school instrumentalists from throughout Hastings and neighboring communities The band, under the direction of Joseph La- The Hastings City Band is getting ready to play the downbeat on another new season this summer at Fish Hatchery Park This ensemble, which has a long-standing A1TEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Weal Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am . Worship II am After P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fi*her. Pattor Saturday Ma** 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 1115 a m.. Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. (mailing address — 1651 Mathison Rd . Hatting*. Ml 49058) meeting at Thoma* Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson 948-4045 Sunday Services '<30 am. Bible School; 10:30 i.m.. Morning Worship, 6.00 p m . Evening Worship. 7:00 pm Wednesday, in home Bible itudv Call for location - 623-3110 HASTINGS GOD. 1674 bell. Pastor ASSEMBLY OF Wc*t State Road. Sunday School 9:30 vided Sunday Evening Server. 6 pm Wednesday activities 7 00 p m are: Rainbow* or J.J. Bible Oiu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Q-U (age* 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19); HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 945 3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun day morning: 9:45 a.m . Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.. Morning Woe *hip. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6 00 p.m . Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta­ tion provided to and from morning THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pattor Church office phone 94 8 2 549 Sunday worship 8 30 a.m and 10 15 Sunda) Children* Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6.30 pm Youth group meet* Wednesday 6 30 pm alto Bring the whole family HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) William Gardner. Pattor Church phone number u 945-2170 Com- 945-2361 Saturday services are. Sabbath School al 9 20 a m (for all age*, adults aad children) and Wor- 7 00-8:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green days and Wednesday*. 9-OO-I2 00 noon Donation* of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted 945--361 for *n ^potntment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8:00 pm the youths meet it tfie church, bring a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services — Sunday. 9XX)a.m and 11:00am . meet* Monday*. 6:30 p m to 8:00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p.m. at Delore* Gasper*. 801 Barber Rd . Hasting* Men * Breakfast will be meeting the third HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN C HURCH meet* *1 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hasting* Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Ser­ vice*: 9:45 am Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6pm ■ Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30p m - Bible Study. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9:30 a m . Sunday School 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer time: Wednesdays. 7.00 p m . Teen Center 7th-12th GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 5 - 8 00 and 1000 am Holy Communion, (no church school) summer schedule Thursday. June 2 — 11:30 am.-IJO pm Great Decmon*. 7*00 Hospice Memorial*. 8:00 AA. Saturday. June 4 — 8:00 NA Monday. June 6 — 7:00 Stephen Train Tuesday. Council HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Philip L Brown. Pastor. Margaret Hollenbecl Director of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist/Mu mc Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building »uh elevator to all floors WBCH FM AM at 10 30 am SUNDAY SCHEDULE STARTS SUNDAY. JUNE 5 Sunday* Worship 9 30 a m — include* ■’Summer Time BiNe time" with Bible Slones, craft*, fame* and mu*»_- for kid* age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a.m. Wednesday s Family Church Night — Prepared Light Meal 6 00 pm. Mi-Hl A Si-Hi Youth Fellowship CALVARY TEMP1.E CHURCH OF (X)D. 502 E Bond. Hatting* Pastor Doug Davi* Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00 am . Worship 11 *00 a.m . Evening Ser- FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hatting*. Michigan 948 8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor Jame* R Barrett. A*tt Pauor Sunday Service* Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Classes for all .• .. «« 11:00. Wonh.p - 7 00 p m Facility equipped for Gr^e; NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC­ CHURCH. Nashville Father Charle* Fiiher. Pattor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church | ^^^Baymond^O^Shan^k HASTINGS-Mr. Raymond O. Shaneck. age 74 of Tillouon Lake Rd. passed away Tuesday evening May 31, 1994 at his residence. Mr. Shaneck was born on August 21,1919 in Lucas County, Ohio, the son of Otto and Angeline (Cutcher) Shaneck, he was raised in the Curtis, Ohio area, and in Barry County. He attended rural schools. He married Marceil Elliston on November 4, 1939 she passed away in 1975. Mr. Shaneck then married Ethel (McCabe) Sinclair on October 15, 1977. Mr. Shaneck was a self-emplyed Sanitary Service Operator in Nashville for about 11 years, worked various construction and in factories ing ball isssi. Mr. Sbxneck was preceded in death by his first wife, Marceil in 1975; granddaughter, Cynthia Shaneck in 1974; and brothers, James Shaneck and Otto Shaneck. Jr. He is survived by his wife, Ethel; two sons, Russell Shaneck, Richard Shaneck of Hast­ ings; daughter, Judith Briggs of Battle Creek; Step-sons, Harold Sinclair of Hastings, Raymond Sinclair of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-granchildren; brother, Sylvester Shaneck of Nashville; four sisters, Iona Shaneck of Nashville. Alberta Harmon of Hastings, Mary Lou Coy of Battle Creek; Geraldine Lehey of Ohio. Graveside services will be held Friday, June Charlcs H. Fischer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. after Labor Day). Bible Study 6 45 al 945-5365 CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623 2285 Sunday School at 10 00 a m . Wor ship II 00am. Evening Service al 6 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7:00 p.m. Joye, will have rehearsals Tuesdays from 7 to 8:30p.m . beginning next Tuesday. June 7. at the Hastings High School band room The concerts will be weekly on Wednesday evenings at Fish Hatchery Park After a bnef break in August, the band will return for a Friday evening performance at the Arts Alive/Summerfest celebration during the last weekend of August All interested instrumentalists may show up with their instruments for rehearsals All " detailed information and music will be distributed at the first rehearsal June 7. For more information, call LaJovc 94K-44O9 or 945-9766 ST 6:00. “P'1' 4,h Enonf Service 7:00 pm. Teem in Houseman Hall. 7.00 p.m.. Adult* Prayer meeting. 8.15 p m . Adult Choir practice C H U R C H OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Nonh Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor ______________ _ __ _ ...______ _ ’khoJ »tour~Tl 00 am Mwning Game — Start Summer Schedule. Special mu*K by Children * Choir • Bap­ tisms — Teacher Recognition . Wednesday. June 8 — Pnyer Grouo 11 -30 a m UM ’ “ uroup 11.a.m., UM U M Women LuKteo„,pn,„n, |2:00) noon Sunday School Sand.,. 12 - Sundiy j—g,,^, Nooaer* Potluck. Program. 12 00 Will Cl*** PiMluck/Pnigram Sun day. June 19 - Father*' Dey. Farewell Receptxm for Pastor Phil & Maryann Brown 10 45 a.m.. following worship service SUP PORT GROUPS Narcotic* Anonymou* 12 00 Noon Monday, Wednesday and Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even______________ ~ Friday, and 8 00 ~ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Pm Thursday*. Al Anon 12 30 and 9 00 a m Saturdays The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, tie Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS It LOAN. FA Hastings and Lakn Odessa BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hatting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vice*. Bible Closes 10 a.m . Wor ship II a.m.. Evening Service* 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Norman Herron. Minttter Phone 945 2938 BiNe Survey on WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D I.C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. _ Michigan. _ .Utting. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. June 5 - 9:30 and 1100 Morning Wor­ ship Service* Nursery provided WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10 50 Sunday Church School Claucs for Leason Sharpe Hall. II 20 Children * Church. 6 00 Vacation Bible School volunteer meeting. manse Monday - 9 00 Staff Meeting. 7 00 Christian Education meeting Tuesday - 6 30 Circle 7. Potluck dinner at the home of Nan cy Allerdmg Wednesday —7 00 Chancel Choir practice DOWLING - Arabella J. Erway, 80, of Hutchinson Road. Dowling passed away Wednesday, May 25, 1995 at Battle Creek Health System/Lelia Site. Mrs. Erway was born June 1, 1913 in Nash­ ville the daughter of Ross and Sylvia (Swift) Bivens. She was raised in the Wyoming and Assyria area of Barry County. Arabelle attended the Assyria and Bristol Rural Schools graduating from Hastings High SchoH. She attended Barry County Normal, Western Michigan College receiving her teachers certi­ fication. Arabelle later attended Parsons Busi­ ness School in Kalamazoo. Mrs. Erway was married to Homer L. Erway on June 8, 1940 and lived most of her married life at her present address. Mrs. Erway taught school at Bullis, Burroughs and Ahoft rural schools in Barry County. Her Other employment included Post Cereals, Fort Custer State Home and Coldwa­ ter State Home. She was an avid outdoors person enjoying especially camping, fishing and gardening. Arabelle was a member of Cedar Creek Bible Church. Believers Bible Club and The Golden Agers Preceding her m death were husband. Homer on October 10, 1985; brother, Paul Bivens. Mrs Erway is survived by three daughters. Nancy Smith. Barbara and Raymond Root. Beverly and Jerry Emswiler; and two sons, Parker and Chnstine Erway and Charier and Linda Erway all from Battle Creek; 15 grand­ children. seven great-grandchildren; a twin sister, Isabelle Case of Hastings, step-brother. Dale Conklin of Dowling. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 28. 1994 at the Cedar Creek Bible Church with Dr. Brent Branham officirting. Bun a I al the Union Cemetery. Memonal contributions may be made to Cedar Creek Bible Church Building Fund Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home We observe many anniversaries, bul none that evoke Americans shared heritage and destiny than those honoring our veterans We are now celebrating Memorial Day. and the 50th anniversary of D-Day On these occa­ sions we remember the courage and sacrifices of our fighting men. and the principles of freedom for which they fought When the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum held a special D-Day ceremony. Bonnie and I were glad to have the opportuni­ ty to attend and to remember World War II. In 1944. I was 10 years old and determined to do my pan in the war effort. For more than two years. I collected string, tin foil, and milkweed seed pods which. 1 had been told, were be made into parachutes I remember hearing the first news of D-Day with my Dad. an engineer with the U.S. Geological Survey Since groups of Geological Survey engineers were transferred overseas with the Army every month or so. our family followed the war news nightly We knew that we were engaged in a fight to preserve freedom at home and extend that freedom to the suffering people under fascist control. Americans continue to fight and die to defeat tyrants and extend freedom Last month, we honored the memory of Gary Gor­ don and Randall Shughart by posthumously awarding them the Congressional Medal of Honor. While hovering above the streets of Mogadishu, these men volunteered to jump into the firefight on the group to help their | ~ ' R^bn^ar^olstoT^^ [ TYLER. TEX AS - Reuben Carl Colwon, 75. of Tyler, Texas passed away Wednesday. May 25, 1994 at a Tyler Hospital. He was born on November 7, 1918 near Tyler. He had lived in Tyler the last 15 years. He was a former resident of Hastings, where he was in production work for Bradford-White Corporation in Middleville. Prior to that he was employed at E. W. Bliss and the Veterans Hospital at Fort Custer. Mr. Colston was a member of American the United Stites Army where he served io the medical corps in the South Pacific. Me is survived by his wife, Wanda Coltton of T^ler, Texas; son. Theodore Cjtl Colston of Lawton; two daughters, Connie Gossett of Tyler and Lkme Bohne of Murfreesboro. Tennessee; a brother, O. C. Colston of Lindale, Texas; two sisters, Carolyn Williams of Bullard, Texas and Jackie McLemore of Wills Point, Texas; a sister-in-law, Irene Colston of Bullard, Texas; five grandchildren; one great­ granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Friday, May 27, at Lloyd James Funeral Home Chapel with W. T. McLemore officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salvation Army. Kenneth Warren Cates CHARLOTTE - Kenneth Warren Cates, 78, of Charlotte passed away Thursday, May 26, 1994. Mr. Cates was born September 26, 1915 in Necedah, Wisconsin, the son of Warren and Bessie (Annis) Cates. He moved to Charlotte in 1927. He was a farmer, then was employed by Lundberg Screw Products in Lansing, retiring in 1977, after 31 years. Kenneth started Adult Education in 1981 and received his high school diploma in 1983. He moved to Kiwanis Manor in 1980 and joined the Kiwanis Cub in 1984. Mr. Cates was a member of the First Congre­ gational Church. Kenneth is survived by his wife, Josephine; three sons, Michael and Dennis (Judith) both of Charlotte, Steven (Cay) of Nashville; one ’xocher, Francis of Port Charlotte, Florida; one sister, Norma Hackett of Bradenton, Ronda; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters, Rhea Larner, Rorence Clements and Beatrice Newland; one step-brother, Donald Olson. Funeral services were held Saturday, May 28, at the First Congregational Church, Char­ lotte with Reverend Peter R.K. Brenner offi­ ciating. Interment in the Woodlawn Cemetery. Vermontville. Memorials may be made to the Charlotte Kiwanis Cub or the Congregational Handbell Choir. Arrangements by Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte Belle Matteson MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Belle Matteson, 99. of Barlow Lake, passed away Thursday. May 26, 1994, at Sandy Creek Nursing Center in Wayland. Surviving are a daughter, Betty J. Newman of Barlow Lake. Middleville; six grandchil­ dren. David (Carolyn) Newman, John (Charyl) Newman. Mark Newman. Paul (Cindy) Newman all of Middleville, Daniel (Pamela) Newman of Otsego. Joy (James) Myers of North Fort Meyers, Florida; nine great­ grandchildren, 11 great great-grandchildren Preceding her in death were her husband. Fred M. Matteson on May 15, 1988. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, May 28, at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Carroll Fowler officiating Interment at Coman Cemetery, Middleville. fellow American* whose helicopter had been shot down They were able to extract the pilot at the cost of their own live* The survival of our nation ha* always depended on the will­ ingness of our citizen* to defend our prtn cipies and beliefs Ronald Reagan once remarked that an odd thing happens when we honor those who died tn defense of our country, tn defense of us. in wars far away. Our imagination plays » trick We sec these soldiers in our mind as old and wise We sec them as something like the Founding Fathers, grave and gray-hatred My brother, who was a jet pilot, died at age 23 tn Asia. He. like most of these veterans, were boys when they died They gave up two lives — the one they were living and the one they would have lived. They gave up the chance to be husbands and fathers and grandfathers They gave up everything. If our many veterans were willing to risk and sacrifice their lives to protect our system of democracy and individual liberty, certainly we should be willing to make a sacrifice of time and effort to preserve it. Preserving our freedom will not be easy The challenge of to­ day is turning down government handouts that promise us something for nothing If we don’t start taking greater responsibility for ourselves and stop demanding that the govern­ ment solve our problems, we will see our precious freedom, won and preserved at such a high cost, slowly slip away HASTINGS- Mrs Cleta C. Bocye, 79. formerly of Middleville, passed away May 27. 1994 at Thornapple Manor, Hastings. Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie (Robert) Moogan of Hastings; four grandchildren, Deborah Smith, Marie Lovett, Williamina Thurkettle, William H. Thurkcttie; seven great grandchildren; two brothers, Thomas Jones of Rorida, James Jones of Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death were her husband John Bonye; son John L. Bonye and grandson, Michael Jobionski. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Bruce Stewart officiating. Interment Corpan Cemetery, Middleville. DELTON - Lauren L (Loeper) LeBeck. 43, of Delton formerly of Detroit passed away suddenly, Tuesday. May 31, 1994 at home Mrs. LeBeck was born July 4, 1950, in Detroit, the daughter of George and Betty (Sonntag) Loeper. She graduated from Lutheran High West in Detroit. She had been employed for the past five years as a counsel©, at the Kent Care Unit in Grand Rapids. Mrs. LeBeck was married to Charles LeBeck, November 9. 1974. She loved flowers, and had lived at the Pleasant Lake address for the past 17 yean. She is survived by her husband, Charles; one daughter. Jennifer; one son, Brian, both at home; mother and father, Betty and George Loeper of Dearborn; one sister. Bonnie Ross of Delton; one brother, Eric Loeper of Dearborn; two step-daughters, Michelle Bensfield and Charlotte Scott, both of Detroit; three step­ grandchildren. Visitation will be Thursday, June 2, 9:00 ajn. to 9:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton. Funeral services will be Friday, June 3rd at 1:00 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend Michael Anton officiating. Chapel Service Saturday, June 4th at 11:00 a.m. at Glen Eden Cemetery at 8-Miie and Farmington with Reverend Richard Knaus officiating. WOODLAND - Marilyn K. Adgate, 53, of Woodland passed away Monday May 30, 1994, after a brave bout with cancer Marilyn was born September 9, 1940 in Ionia the daughter of Glenn and Louise (Petrie) Sprague. She graduated from Ionia High School in 1958 and mimed Brent Adgate in 1959. She had lived in the Lake Odessa area the past 25 years. Marilyn owned and operated the Adgate Fun House in Lake Odessa for several years She enjoyed bowling and golfing. She was member of the Lakewood United Methodist Church. Marilyn is survived by one son, Ted and Brenda Adgate of Lake Odessa and two daughters. Mrs. Steven (Brenda) Leland of Mt. Dora. Florida and Dawn Jackson of Lake Odes­ sa; three special grandchildren. Christopher Jackson. Nicholas and Kayla Leland; one sister. Dee and Tom Church of Perry; one brother-in-law Roger Mulder of Caledonia; a special friend, Larry Durkee of Woodland; several nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Pat Mulder. Memonal services will be held Thursday June 2,1994. 11:00 a.m. at the Lakewood Umted Methodist Church. Reverend Ward Pierce officiating. Interment in Fuller Cemetery. Memonal contributions may be made to the Barry Ccmmunity Hospice, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral chape). Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Bernard Museum getting ready to open another season Members of the Bernard Historical Society have been scraping, painting and fixing at the Bernard Museum to be ready for the opening on the first Sunday of June. Brand-Rademacher engagement announced Conner-Gamsay engagement told The parents of Mary Ann Gamsay and Michael David Conner are pleased to an­ nounce their engagement. Mary is the daughter of Charles Gamsay of Pine Lake. She is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School, attended Kalamazoo Valley Community College and graduated from Jackson Community College. She is a Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer. Michael (Mick) is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cecil and Shirley Conner of Delton. He is a graduate of Deiton Kellogg High School and Lake Superior State University He is a Systems Analyst. An August 20. 1994 wedding is being planned. Ken Kahler, (left) Lyle Champion and (holding ladder) Dick Martin are busy repairing the roof of the Bernard General Store and Post Office Kahler is the president of the Society, and Champion is the vice president Louis and Lena Wiercnga of Hastings an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Barbara Jean Brand to David Alan Rademacher He is the son of Donald and Dnictlla Rademacher of St Johns. Mich The bride-elect is a 1981 graduate of Hastings High School She received a bachelor of science degree in business ad­ ministration from Central Michigan Universi­ ty in 1985 and is currently employed by Clin­ ton Memorial Hospital in St. Johns. The prospective bridegroom is a 1984 graduate of St. Johns High School and also earned a bachelor of science degree in business administration from Central Michigan University He is employed with East Lansing Recreation and Arts The couple are planning a July 30. 1994 wedding. Hastings grad is orientation leader Hastings High School graduate Randy McMullin is one of 33 Western Michigan University students serving as an orientation student leader this summer during WMU's orientation program. Each leader is tn charge of a small group of students during the nine threc-day sessions between June 12 and July 19. The student leaders will help freshmen and their parents become acquainted with WMU’s campus by giving lours, assisting students tn registering for fall semester classes and facilitating stu­ dent development and social activities McMullin, of 2496 Ottawa Trail, is a senior majoring tn psychology, sociology and social work. He is the son of Elena Thomas of 276 E. El Camino Real. Oceanside. Calif, and the late Earl McMullin. He is the grandson of Earl and Virginia McMullin of Hastings. McMullin also served as an orientation stu­ dent leader tn 1993. More than 75 applications were received for the positions and 33 were hired in February to be a part of the team. They were selected on the basts of group and personal in­ terviews. references, academic standing, cur­ riculum, work experience and campus in­ volvement in student organizations “The competition to be an orientation leader is keen." said Donna St. John, orienta­ tion coordinator. "To be selected signifies one of the highest honors the university can bestow on one of its students '' Pnor to the start of the program, the leaders enroll tn a four-week training class that covers academics, activities, housing, student development, group building, diversity and general university information. During the orientation sessions, they will be focusing on this year’s theme. “Making HistoryTogether.” by encouraging the freshmen to learn the traditions of WMU. Ada B. Scott to celebrate 100th birthday Ada B. Scott of Nashville will be celebrating her 100th birthday on June 7th. Friends neighbors and family are invited to an open house Sunday. June 5th from 2-4 p.m She was married for 56 y ears to J Mcarle Scott w ho died February 1972 She was bom at Villa Grove. III. She has three children, two sons. Mcarle and Barbara Scott of Dowling. Phillip and Sara Scott of Nashville and one daughter. Elaine and Don Irwin of Naples. Florida; nine grandchildren and several great grandchildren and great great grandchildren Those who cannot attend, she would ap­ preciate cards. Send them to 2480 South Clark Rd.. Nashville. MI 49073 The dream of Dr. Prosper Bernard, Wilbur Soloman and Clare Richards was a windmill It is now in place al the Bernard Museum, and will be dedicated at the Ice Cream Social to be held at the Bernard Museum on July 9. Esther Bernard, (left to right) Nellie Richards and Artene Dewey work on the painting the windows on the north side of the Museum r'Aiinimertime-i Lycra for swimwear, biking pants, exercise wear. Terrycloth ..in 7 colors, for beach robes and towels, cover-ups. etc Cotton prints and solids for shorts and more | Congratulations to our area graduates! F” Daniel Gerard Bianchi. Hastings and Faith Marie Castelein. Hastings. Thomas Nathaniel Watson. Hastings and Debra Kaye Goike, Hastings. Timothy Craig Cruttenden, Hastings and Stacey Leigh Rhodes. Hastings Michael Scott Newsome. Hastings and Heather Ann Hughes. Hastings Frank A. Purchis. Nashville and Michelle A Carter. Nashville. Todd Michael Edwards. Battle Creek and Suhaila Zakhour. Springfield. Steven Jay Main. Hastings and Letsa Ai:n Nash. Hastings. Dwight Edwin Parker. Woodland and Car­ rie Lynn Root. Woodland Robert Milo Smedes. Hastings and Paula Gail Brawdy. Daniel Lee Shapton. Delton and Barbara Mane Pelkey. Deiton Goldsworthy Construction REMODELING • ROOFING • ADDITIONS • Licensed 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945 9673 Holst Cleaners Pick-up Station T |* £ MR. J SEWING MACHINE REPAIR Small Hastings retail business has a sales position available. Applicants must be creative, personable and willing to work. Postion offers flexible hours and excellent working conditions. Apply to ... Box 285 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 OPEN Monday Thursday 8-5 30 Friday 8-7. Saturday 9-5 30 Insured DON GOLDSWORTHY. RESIDENTIAL BUILDER Phone - 948-9247 CHIROPRACTIC FOR BETTER HEALTH DR. EUGENE CURTISS ------------------------------------------CHIROPRACTOR — TREATMENT FOR STIFF NECK Cordially invites members and guests to a Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. r® HELP WANTED TRAVELOGUE of the HEROIC HIGHLIGHTS TOUR of September 20 to October 4,1994 (A Tour of World War II ana Other European Attractions) presented by Don Prinz. F’eestyie Tours Date: Tuesday, June 14 Time: 2:00 p.m. Place: Hastings City Bank, Main Office, Hastings Reservation Deadline: Tuesday, June 7th CaN Jerie Sheldon at 945-2401 If you're suffering from a stiff neck, don't wut for it to lake care of itself when treatmeni is available to correct it Of all the bones tn the spind column, none are more easily injured or more vulnerable than the seven vertebrae in the neck None are moved more often We are constantly turning our beads to look at people and thing* Neck stiffness can have many causes, from sudden and violent accident* to *uch simple activi­ ties as painting a ceiling or just lining reading a book for a long lime But there's nothing simple about the pain A careful examination will reveal the source of the pain and how best to treat it Any mis­ aligned vertebrae in the spinal column should be properly adjusted so there will be no abnormal pressure on your ner­ vous system Treatment may also include exercises for the cervical muscles such as gently routing your head in all directions This can help restore muscle strength and tone______________ In the interest of better health from the office of: American Chiropractic Life Center 301 S. Michigan Ave Hastings » 945-5441 • NOTICE • Absentee Ballots Annual Election JUNE 13,1994 Available at the Hastings Area Schools, Administration Office, 232 W. Grand Street, Hastings, Michigan. Call or write for ap­ plications for absent voters ballot. Final application date June 11, 1994, 2:00 p.m. �Page 8 The Hastings Banner —- Thursday, June 2. 1994 LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE SALE Dcfouh ho* occurred in the condition* of a mor logo mode by DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS INC o Michigan corporation (the Mortgagor ) to tbo COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN (the Mortgagee ) having it* principal oHice at 720 West State Street Hasting* Michigan 49058 dated February 26 1988 and recorded m the oHice of the Register of Deed* for Barry County Michigan on March 25 1988 .n l,b« 464 Pogos 26 27 and 27 A (the Mortgage ) By reason of such default the Mortgagee elect* to declare and hereby declare* the entire unpaid amount of the Mortgage due and payable forthwith A* of the dote of thi* Notice there i» claimed to be due for principal ond interest on the Mortgage the sum of Three Hundred Forty-One Thousand One Hundred Thirty-Eight and 98 100 Dollar* $341 138 98' No suit or proceeding at low ha* been instituted to recover the debt secured by the AAortgoge or any port thereof Notice it hereby gtvsn that by virtue of the power of tale contained in the Mortgage and the ttotute m such cote made and provided and to pay the above amount, with interest at provided in the Mortgage ond all legal costs, charge* and expense* including the attorney fee allowed by low. and all taxe* and insurance premium* paid by rhe undersigned before tale, the AAortgoge will be foreclosed by tale of the mortgaged premises al public vendue to the highst bidder at the east en­ trance of the Bor'y County Courthouse located in City of Hastings Michigan on Thursday June 16. 1994 at 2 00 o clock m the afternoon The premises covered by the Mortgage ore situated in the Township of Barry County of Barry State of Michigan ond ore described as follows A parcel of land in the southeast one-quarter of section 6 town 1 north, range 9 we*t described as a strip of land 166 feet in width, being 33 feet on the easterly side and 133 feet on the westerly side of the centerline of the mam track of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway os formerly located over ond across the northeo*? one-quarter of the southeast one-quarter of said section 6. said strip of land being 528 feet in length, more or less, measured along th* centerline of said mom track in a southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street os laid out in the original town plan of Deiton to a point which is 240 fee’ more or less northerly of the east line of Grove Street measured along the centerline off said mom trock containing on area of I 91 acres, more or less, and being land deeded heretofore to the Chicago Kalamazoo ond soginaw Railway by two deed* recorded m Liber 50 of Deed* page 400 ond in liber 57 of Deeds poge 62. Barry County Record* Barry Township Barry County. Michigan ex cep ting however the following parcels of land to-wit Excepted Parcel No 1 Storting at the northeast comer of the above described land thense wester fy along the centerline of Maple Street 75 feet thence southwesterly parallel with the easterly fine of the above described land. 100 feet, thence southeasterly to a point 69 feet westerly parallel with Maple Street from the easterly line of the above described land and being 120 feet south of the place of beginning of this excepted parcel, thence easterly 69 feet parallel with Maple Street to the easterly line of said above described land, thence northeasterly along the easterly line at said above described land 120 feet to the ploce of beginning of this excepted parcel Excepted Parcel No 7 Also excepting the southerly 149 leet of the land first above Oeser ibed Excepted Parcel No 3 A parcel of land which i* port of the old Chicago Kalamazoo and Sogmaw Railway right of way in the plat of Delton describ ed cs follows begmmrg at the northeast corner of lot 77 of the plant of Delton thence south 89 degree* east 40 00 feet thence south 23 degree* 52 minutes west 95 00 feet thence north 89 degrees west 30 35 feet thence northeasterly along the easterly side of said lot 27 also on the curving right of way of said railroad a distance of 91 65 feet, the great chord ol said curve bears north 13 degrees 15 minute* east for 91 65 feet to the point of begmnmg of this excepted parcel Excepted Parcel No 4 A parcel of land situated •n the southest one quarter of section 6 town I north range 9 west being more particularly described a* follow* commencing at the northeas* corner of a parcel of land in the southeast one quarter of section 6 town I north range 9 west described os follows A strip of land 166 feet >n width being 33 feet on the easterly tide and 133 feet on the westerly side ol the centerline ol the main trock of the Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway as formerly located over and across the northeast one-quarter of the southeast one-quarter of said section 6 said strip of land be mg 528 feet in length more or less measured along rhe centerline of said mom track in a southerly direction from the centerline of Maple Street at laid out m the original town plot of Delton containing about I 91 acre* of land thence north 89 degree* 00 minutes west along the centerline of Maple Street os laid out in the original plat of Delton. 75 00 leet thence southwesterly parallel with the easterly I me of the above described land and along the arc ol a 3 degree curve to the right chord bearing south 19 degrees 6 minutes 35 seconds west 34 70 leet to the southerly right of way of said Maple Street and the ploce of beginning thence continuing southwesterly parallel with the easterly line of the above described land and along the orc of a 3 degree curve to the right chord bearing south 16 degrees 33 minutes 30 second* west 65 X feet thence north 11 degrees 22 minutes 25 second* eas. 63 95 feet to a point on the southerly right of way of said Maple Street said point being north 89 degree* 20 minutes west 6 00 feet from the place of beginning, thence south 89 degrees 00 minute* east 6.00 feet to the ploce of begmnmg Subject to existing highways easement* and rights-of-way of record together with all the tenements, hereditament* and appurtenance* thereunto belonging or m anywise appertaining Notice is further given that the length of the redemption period will be six (6> month* from the date of sale Dated Moy 19 1994 THE COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN Mortgagee Timothy Hillegond* WARNER. NORCROSS < JUDD 900 Old Kent Building 111 Lyon Street. N.W Grand Rapid*. Ml 49503 2489 (616)459-6121 (6/9) COMPUTER PROGRAMMER/ANALYST PENNOCK HOSPITAL, located in Hastings, ts current­ ly seeking a full-time Programmer/Analyst. The suc­ cessful candidate must have a computer science degree or extensive experience in a related job area, knowledge of the health care industry. AS-400 RPG native mode pro­ gramming experience, and Novell netware experience Good interpersonal and communication skills and ad­ ministrative supervisory ability are also required At Pennock Hospital, you receive a TOTAL COMPEN­ SATION PACKAGE which includes competitive salary, weekend and shift differentials, an innovative ■menu­ style" Flexible Benefits Package. Paid-Time-Off System, tuition reimbursement, plus many more benefits. We invite you to visit today's PENNOCK HOSPITAL — You will be impressed with the environment, technology, progressive programs, staff compatibility, and the dot. personal and professional rapport Please apply to: Human Resources Dept. PENNOCK HOSPITAL mUHf/A New Vision of Health The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: "Letters ot the Editor", Hastings Barmer, P.,0. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058 1009W CxoonSi •Hasting* Mi 490M — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area School District THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 1994 The place (or places) of election are indicated below: Hastings Middle School West Gym and Pleasantview Elementary School Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: Larry E. Haywood (Four Year Term) Michael R. Hubert (Four Year Term) Thomas T. Groos (Four Year Term) The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o’clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the same Election day. Dated: May 31, 1994 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education Ann Landers Alcoholic dad not wanted at wedding Dear Ann lenders: I am getting married The problem I'm writing about is my alcoholic father Dad has been a big drinker all his life My mother and sister (and all of the relatives) have had to put up with it I live with my fiance, so I don't see my folk* very often, but we speak on the phone Mom told me several months ago that Dad is getting pro­ gressively worse Last week. Mom invited my sister and her family and me and my fiance over for dinner Of course. Dad drank a lol as usual While we were seated at the table. Dad suddenly became extremely pale and stopped eating, and the right side of his body started to shake I jumped out of my chair, ready to dial 911 Mom said. 'Don't be alarmed He does this al' the time " We were all upset No one finished eating We just left Ann. you know how strcecful planning a wedding can be We want everything to be perfect, and I'm sure it will be. except for my father After that episode. I wrote my father saying I did not want him at my wedding. I asked him to phone me 1 never got the call Maybe I'm being selfish, but 1 really don't want him there My mother said I should in­ vite him. and if he starts acting up. we can have someone take him home right away This is my day. Ann. and I don't want it ruined My future in-laws have never met my dad. and I'm dreading the prospect. Quite frankly , al the rate my father is going, he pro­ bably won't make it to my wedding He will either be hospitalized or dead Please don't suggest Alcoholics Anony mous We've tried to get him to go. but he refuses I need your help Nervous in Mass. Dear Your father has a terrible il­ lness It is called alcoholism. Your lack of understanding (and compassion) is chilling. You are not responsible for your father's il­ lness or his behavior, but you ARE responsi­ ble for your own. He need not be asked to be in the wedding, but he certainly should be in­ vited to attend. If he becomes raucous or ill. John and Came Kennedy of Woodland wish to announce the birth of their twin daughters Holleigh Lynn, weighing 7 tbs.. 5 ou and 19 inches long and Heather Jean. 8 lbs.. 5 ou. and 20 inches long, bom on April 25. 1994 ai Hayes Green Beach Hospital. Charlotte Grandparents are Ron and Betty Carpenter and Clarence and Dolorse Kennedy, all of Woodland Great-grandparents are Ceylon and Nadine Garlmger of Nashville and Lettie Carpenter of Saranac The twins join big brother Mikeal at home GIRL, Ashlynne Victoria Leigh, born at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids on May 10 at 7:34 a.m. to Ronald and Michele Bustance. Kent City. ML. weighing 7 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 20Vi inches long Proud grand­ parents are Kathy Kidder and first-time grand parents Richard and Mary Bustance. all of Hastings BOY, Dylan James Shoup, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 14 al 6:10 a.m. to Brenda and John Shoup. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 8M ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Amy Renee Coon, bom al St. Mary's Hospital. Grand Rapids on May 16 at 4:24 p.m to Ted and Julie Coon. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs., and 21 inches long. LEGAL NOTICES Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD May 11. 1994 Reports ol Committees presented Approved renewal of nonexclusive franchise with Battle Creek Gas Co. Motion approved to renew contract with Custodian Copy ol petition to Tax Tribunal by Robert 8 Cynthio Leach protesting special assessment ol Bristol Lake received ond placed on file Monon approved to place rovisod fire and rood millage propositions on August Primary ballot Accepted proposal from Ted Gruuenga for assessment services Approved voucher* in amount of $15,247.87 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to b. Supervisor Barbara Earl (6/2) St*ce of Michigan Probate Court County of Berry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent** Estate F.le No 94 21388 SE Estate of MARGARET J BECKWITH deceased TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest tn the estate may be borred or af­ fected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing wo* held on Moy >6 1994 in the probate courtroom. Hastings Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on the petition of Ronald K. Beckwith requesting Richard E Beckwith be ap­ pointed personal representative ol Margaret J. Beckwith who lived at 10718 Gun Lake Rood. Mid­ dleville Michigan end who d»ed April 18 1994 and requesting also hetr* at low be determined at a hearing on June 28 1994 of 10 00 a.m Creditors of the deceased ore notified thoi all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ th* of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing ol record Muy 20 1 994 Robert I Byington (P2762I) 222 West Apple Street Hosting* Ml 49058 0248 (616) 945 9557 Richord I Beckwith 252 Avoion Drive Mansfield OH 44906 (6 2) he can. as your mother said, be taken out immediately Arrange in advance for someone to be w ith your father at all times so you will have peace of mind I hope you take my advice If you don't. I fear you will regret it to your dy ing day Should husband ask about "Secret" brother? Dear Ann lenders: My husband and I recently had our first child and decided to consult a psychic During the reading, my husband was told that he has a secret brother, bom outside his parents' marriage We were completely stunned by this. My mother-in-law was widowed at a young age She swears she has no other children, and wc believe her. However, my husband would like to find out if my late father-in-law did indeed have a ''secret'’ child. Would it be appropriate to question some of his former friends? Now that my husband is a father, he feds he must know the troth I am extremely ambivalent What's your opinion. Ann? East Coast Wife Dear E.C. Wife: I think such a question would be an insult to your father-in-law's memory - especially since you have nothing to go on but the psychic's word. If your husband is hell-bent on making in­ quiries. there is nothing you can do about it. but in my opinion, it would be pretty tacky Wife wants to be first Dear Ann Landers. When I met "Jim” 29 years ago. he had just broken up with "Carol.** A month later. Carol told him she was pregnant Jim was furious but agreed to marry her The marriage lasted 10 years When Carol had their second child, after agreeing not to have any more kids. Jim and I married a year later. It wasn't easy raising each other's children. Carol did everything possible to make us miserable, but we manag ed to survive. Jim and I decided not to have children togther. Our five kids arc all grown now, and things should be great, but they aren't. Lately. Jim seems depressed and says he feels guilty about leaving his children when they were young. He told me he was more of a father to my kids than to his own. and now his children are cold and distant. 1 explained that the reason they don’t come around much anymore is because they arc grown up and have lives of their own Carol is now using Jim's guilt to her advan­ tage She says the kids were cheated during their childhood by having to spend holidays and birthdays with only one parent She insists they must now have all their family gatherings together, and Jim has agreed I told Jim this was not acceptable and that Carol and the kids should not come before our relationship Jim said She iv the mother of my children, and you can never be more im­ portant than that I couldn't believe my cars This is the man who told me fie wished he'd never married Carol - the same nun who didn't want to have children with her I'm not asking him to forget about them. Ann But I expect to come first Who's right’’ - Mother of the Wrong Children Dear Mother: You say the kids are grown"’ In that case. I would hope that Jim would put you first How sad that there should be such com pet i tion I urge you two to get joint counseling before Carol succeeds in breaking up your marriage Singles sick of being imposed on Dear Ann Landers: Being a single woman. I cringe whenever I hear someone say. "Since you're not married and have no one to answer to. would you mind.*” These words are usually the prelude to the following: “Could you drive me 90 miles to the courthouse? We could have lunch after­ ward Wouldn't that be fun?" Or "I'm having surgery and need to be close to the hospital for a week or so. Could you put me up at your place’’" Or “I have an out-of-town appoint­ ment with my attomey/my dentist/my psychiatrist. and my husband can't get off work. Would you mind driving me?” And finally, at I a m.. "I know it’s late to be phoning, but I'm depressed and need someone to talk to." We singles are willing to help out occa­ sionally. but too many of us arc imposed on Jiameiessly. and we are sick of it. Our mar­ ried friends (and relatives) think that just because wc don't have a husband and children, wc have loads of spare lime and ex­ tra money. Will you please set them straight. Ann? May be when they see it in your column, they'll believe it - Catherine in California Dear C. in C.: People (both single and married) who arc constantly being imposed on need to ask themselves why. Is the need to be liked (or loved) so strong that you're willing to cave in to every request, no matter how nervy? Think about it. /j that Ann Landers column votz dipped sears ago yellow with age ? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or mones order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: „ Gems, cfb Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. . Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS LakcwcxxJ Christian School will have its first summer meal at 4:30 p.m. Friday. June 3. at Fellowship Hail Another annual Community Garage Sale will be held Saturday. June 4. Maps are usual­ ly distributed to show the locations of registered sales Also on that day. the local Lions Club will have its Golf Tournament at Centennial Acres on Dow Road near Sunfield Sunday. June 5. has been named the day for the annual maintenance of Swifty's Place at the village park. Refreshments will be provid­ ed by local supermarkets and people are in­ vited to bring potluck food for a noon meal There are bolts to be tightened, slam to be ap­ plied. bark to be laid and other chores. Our television fare for this week is marked by many programs to commemorate the 50th anniversary of D-Day. June 6. 1944 Many newspapers are asking for recollections of people who remember that day. which was marked by excitement and also with dread and fear of what lay ahead An English lady re­ counted that she lived on a highway where those huge machines of war rolled past hour after hour in the days before June 6. She had her children watch from a safe point. Some of the tanks towered above her house After their years of being bombed with a degree of regularity, they were so relieved to have Canadian and American ground forces, along with their own troops, go onto the Continent to wage ground war on the German forces so strongly entrenched on French soil Friends of the Library will meet next Tues­ day. June 7. Plans are well under way for the bratwurst sale, according to Nancy Hickey, who is co-chair along with Bill Sutton. School concludes for Lakewood students on Wednesday. June 8. All veterans of the European theater of operations in World War II are invited to sub­ mit (heir names for inclusion of a Wall of Liberty project to be erected in Normandy. This can be done in behalf of someone who served. Forty dollars covers the cost of having the name, rank and hometown included The Wall project is to be begin on June 6. and the unveiling is to be a year later on June 6, 1995 The donors receives a certificate Pierre Sal­ inger is the national campaign chairman The ETO includes all of Europe. Egypty and Libya. Sicily. Tunisia and the Algena-French Morocco campaign The campaign head quarters arc at 1730 Rhode Island Avenue NW in Washington. D C 20036 At least one local veteran is to have his name inscribed, thanks to his daughter On Thursday. May 20. the Lake Odessa Chapter 315 O.E.S. members were entertain ed by their Sister Chapter Bedford No 471 at 7:30 p.m. in the Bedford Masonic Temple Thirteen members from Lake Odessa attend ed. The group was entertained by Willie McDonald of Birdland of Richland, with wonderful bird and other wildlife slides Guests were presented with a gift and enjoyed a supper following the program The Women's Fellowship of the First Con­ gregational Church will hold its next meeting with a potluck picnic meal at noon Wednes­ day. June 8, in the church dining room. Elec­ tion of officers will be held The fellowship will then have a summer recess until the next meeting in September The next meeting of Lake Odessa Chapter 325 O.E.S. will be on Tuesday. June 14. at the Masonic Temple on Fourth Avenue Following the meeting a surprise 50th wed­ ding anniversary party will be held for Willard and Grace (Jackson) Kenyon in the dining hall. In the newly published honors list from Michigan State University. Melissa Strong of Lake Odessa is newly named to the Phi Bctta Honor Society Irene Morrison of Lake Odessa is listed as a May graduate of MSU. Western Michigan's Dean's List includes Darby Goodemoot. son of Ken and Sandra of Fourth Avenue, and Kristen McDonough, who is in an occupatioanl therapy program On the WMU dean's list is Kyle Booher of Vermontville, grandson of Fred and Marilyn Garlinger and John and Opal Booher also of Lake Odessa. The Memorial Day services at Lakeside cemetery were well attended with leadership provided by the local VFW post Howard Heffiebower was master of ceremonies Rev Ward Pierce of Lakewood UMC was the speaker The Lakewood High School band provided martial music The VFW provided the gun salute at the close The VFW and Auxiliary members earlier had attended ser­ vices at Clarksville and al the Veterans' Memonal Chapel on M-50 overlooking Jor­ dan Lake The parade followed on Fourth Avenue from the village park north Fred and Fran Moms left Monday after­ noon on their 10-day tnp with a VFW group in Grand Rapids for a European trip to observe the 50th anniversary of D-Day. in which Fred took part He had landed on Utah Beach. He aimed to walk the beach now that it is peaceful. They plan to be at the U.S.I Military cemetery in Normandy June 6 One footnote to the 100th birthday of Mrs Emma Hull of Carson City is that on the May Day. when she rode in the Parade Into (he 21 st Century in Lansing, she was the oldest mother nding Mrs Hull is an ardent Tiger fan Thus she was delighted to meet 92 year old Mrs Emilio Newhauver. who was accom­ panied by her son. former Tiger pitcher Hal Newhauscr A 50th anniversary open house is planned for Sunday. June 5 at the Grand Ledge Opera House (restored) in honor of Conwell and Madeline Holben of Delta Mills. Many ladies in this area know Madeline from her position in Lansing District United Methodist Women One of their seven children is Karen VanHouten. wife of Lake Odessa's Ly le The VanHoutens recently had their 25lh anniversary �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 — Page 9 TOP TEN.. .continued from page 1 students of the senior class will be rec­ ognized. Sharing number one billing this year, as previously mentioned, arc valedictorians Brandi L. Eye and Scott Krueger, both of whom have straight 4.0 grade point averages There was a no for second place as well, with Shala A. O'Grady and Theresa L. Kelly both holding down GPA's of 3.929 Next highest was Luke E. Haywood with a 3.905. Remaining Top 10 students include Dana R. Ferris. 3.895; Kathryn M. Larkin. 3.881; Alyce L. Zimmerman. 3.854; Lori T McKeough. 3.829; and Kanana Cullen. 3825. The following is a sketch of each of the Top 10 students: • Brandi Eye. daughter of Bion and Vicky Eye of Dowling, is a National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalist. Her school activities include Educational Travel Club. Positive Peers, EXCEL Club Vice President. National Honor Society. Homecoming Committee. Yearbook. Literary Magazine contributor. JV and varsity softball. Jr. Exchange Club. Girls' Slate. Prom Committee, and Students Against Drunk Driving. She has been on the honor roll all four years of high school. She received an academic letter in 10th grade and an academic pin in 11th grade, and was in the Who's Who Among America's High School Students in II th grade She has worked al Proline in Hastings as a draftsperson since the summer before 11th grade. She will attend Michigan Technological University and major in civil engineering. • Scott Krueger, son of Bruce and Deb Krueger of Hastings, is a National Merit Scholarship semi-finalist. His school activities include Youth in Government. Student Council. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Varsity Club. National Honor Society. Interna?Wul Club. Interact. Boys' State, and soccer. He lettered in soccer ini 1th and 12th grades and was named most valuable player in 10th grade He was Exchange Club youth of the month. He received an academic letter in IOth grade and I Ith grade, and was a Twin Valley Scholar/Athlete. He is a member of the youth group in his church and helps with various YMCA activities. He will attend MSU or U-M and major in mechanical engineering. • Shala O'Grady is the daughter of Marlene and Richard O'Grady of Hastings. Her school activities include Business Professionals of America and National Honor Society. She was on the honor roll for all four years of high school and was student of the month in 11th grade. She has been a member of 4-H for all four yean of high school and enjoys working with horses She will attend Kellogg Community College and major in accounting. • Theresa Kelly is the daughter of Stephen and Susan Kelly of Dowling. Her school activities include Business Professionals of America. Future Farmers of America. Career Shadowing. Student Leadership Forum. Positive Peers. Travel Club. National Honor Society. YMCA volleyball, vanity basketball and varsity softball. She was the recipient of numerous awards through the Business Professionals of America and through Future Farmers of America. She was scholar/athlete of the year. Exchange Cub Youth of the Month and received three academic letters. Fire Dept, raffles cows to pay for new truck EASTMAN. Wit. (Al’) - Rather than raise taxes to pay for a new $110,000 fire truck, Eastman firefighters decided to raffle off a plentiful local resource: cows. Eastman firefighters hope to sell 40,000 tickets for the herd of 40 dairy cows. The raf­ fle is scheduled for November. They arc optimistic the scheme will work because the neighboring Crawford County community of Prairie du Chien raffled off a farm to raise money foi emergency medical equipment for a rescue squad. ‘Riat raffle was so successful that more than $10,000 was sent back to prospective buyers after the tickets were sold ouL And last year, the Hillsboro Fire Department raised about $50,000 for equip­ ment by raffling a farmhouse The Eastman firefighters are selhog the tickets singly or in groups of 20 or 50. Tickets are one for $10. 20 for $100. or 50 for $200 "Il was either raise taxes or do something else to come up with the money.” said Dwight Boom, owner of the dairy herd. "Wc figured we would have to do something different." About $20,000 worth of tickets already have been sold through the mail. Boom said. The winner gets the cows or a cashier's check for $50,000. If the winner lakes the cash, the cows will be sold for $50,000 among interested ticket buyers. If none of the raffle buyers want the dairy herd, the Fire Dcpai menl has a buyer lined up al the $50,000 price Nine winners will get $200 in cash in the raffle. Boom said Boom said he and his wife. Diane, had not decided whether they will continue farming after the herd is gone. They have enough heifers to get back into dairying within a few years, he said. She will attend Michigan State University and major in landscape architecture • Luke Haywood is the son of Larry and Ellen Haywood of Hastings Ills school activities include Future Farmers of America, Student Council. Varsity Club. National Honor Society. Key Club. Interact. Junior Class officer. Fellowship of Christian Athletes, varsity track. JV and freshman football, and band. He was the recipient of numerous awards through FFA. is a Twin Valley Scholar/Athletc. and was on the senior Homecoming Court. He's been a member of 4-H for nine years and is a member of his church youth group He will attend Michigan State University and mjjor in animal science and dairy managenient. • Dana Ferris is the daughter of Dan and Dianne Ferris of Hastings. Her school activities include choir. Spanish Club. National Honor Society, Drama Club. Campus Life. Drama Play, and Choir Musical. She received an academic letter in 10th grade and an academic pin in llth grade. She is a member of her church's youth group, takes piano and voice lessons, and gives piano lessons. She will attend Olivet Nazarene college and major in broadcasting. • Kathryn Larkin is the daughter of l-arry and Mary Larkin of Hastings. Her school activities include National Honor Society. Varsity Club. band. Key Club, varsity tennis. Student Leadership Forum. Humanities Club. Academic Quiz Bowl. Travel Club. Prom Committee, and Europe Club. She received an academic letter in 10th grade and an academic pin in llth grade. She has taught tennis through the YMCA and given flute lessons to Middle GOOD LUCK TO OUR Graduating class Sarah Czinder ■yn Rose 110 W. State Street Hastings Cinder Pharmacy and Hallmark Shop 945-9551 School band students. She will attend Michigan State University and has not yet declared a major. • Alyce Zimmerman is the daughter of Edward and Wanda Zimmerman of Dowling. Her school activities include Business Professionals of America. Career Shadowing. National Honor Society. Humanities Club. Business Olympics, choir festival, and school musical. She is a member of her church youth group and is active in many other church activities. She will attend Bethel College and major in pre-med. • Lori McKeough is the daughter of Ed and Sue McKeough of Hastings. Her school activities include Varsity Club. National Honor Society. Key Club, Interact. International Club. Humanities Ciub. Travel Club. Homecoming Court. Quiz Bowl. Ski Club. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Student Council, track, cheerleading, and cross-country. She is the recipient of an academic letter and ia a Twin Valley Scholar/Athlete. She is a member of her church youth group and was a campaign worker in a recent Republican Congressional campaign. She will attend St. Mary's College and has not declared a major yet. • Kariana Cullen is the. daughter of Lindsey Cullen of Hastings. Her school activities include Fellowship of Christian Athletes, National Honor Society. Varsity Club. Homecoming Top 20. Career Shadowing. Positive Peers. Student Forum, cross country, track, cheerleading, choir, and SADD She received an academic letter in llth grade. She is a member of her church's chou 5nd is active in many other church activities. She will attend Eastern Michigan University and major in education. 'EWB (SW * CLASS OF ’9‘ James Pickett April Clawson Charity Fariee Hastings High School Hastings High School Lakewood High School McDonald's Katie Parker Trishia Kruger Hastings High School Lakea/ocO High School 1215 W. State in HASTINGS 948-8233 Flexfab salutes all '94 graduates with special congratulations to... HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL Amanda Jo Bartimus Daughter of Deb Bartimus Tanya Campbell Daughter of Cherie Campbell Dale Cheeseman Son of Sue Snyder Brenda Dickinson Daughter of Mark Dickinson Daughter of Kathy Hine Vickie Hine Son of Nancy McCandlish Tim McCandlish Wilhelm L. Rumpf Son of Charles Rumpf Son Of Jim Mellen lExchange Student) Sebastien Thierry MAPLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL Cher Kay Sessions Daughter of Mary Jo Holton Jolene Adams Co-op Student GULL LAKE HIGH SCHOOL Natalie Rastoskey Daughter of John Rastoskey LAWTON HIGH SCHOOL John Honeysett Son of Darlene Honeysett NEWPORT NEWS HIGH SCHOOL Jeremy Flanigan Grandson of Shirley Barnum GRAND RAPIDS JUNIOR COLLEGE David dachman Son of Don Bachman THORNAPPLE KELLOGG HIGH SCHOOL Shane Faunce Son of JoAnn Faunce Stacey Streeter Daughter of Debra Streeter KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE Alice Bradley Wife of Jerry Bradley Joe Maurer Husband of Janet Maurer Marcia Replogle Daughter of Janet Replogle Tracey Miller Part-Time Employee GAYLORD HIGH SCHOOL Cyrus Spidel Son of Rose Spidel CALVIN COLLEGE Timothy Lampen Son of Wayne Lampen UNIVERSITY OF OHIO Simon Boyce Son of Hugh Boyce INCORPORATED A feUMSU Of THE COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE IN ENGINEERED ELASTOMERIC PRODUCTS SINCE 1961 FlEXPkB �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 J^HGROTULOTIOHS, ttj RQDUOTES! Hastings High School Class of 1994 April Arends Michael Bake< JoneiHt Anderson Renae Apsey Brandi Brandt Kimberly Brandt nacnei orignion Corey Bumford Matthew Christy April Clawson Jennifer Conrad Nicole Cooklin Brenda Dickinson Gordon Drake Courtney Girrbach David Guernsey John Hertrttraith Erin Homing Richard Bai Diane Bell Joseph Bender Martha Billmeyer Melissa Burghdoft Jennifer Blair Rebecca Bower Matthew Caawll EilHOEi Andrew Cove Kimberly Cruickshank Kanana Cullen Sarah Crinder Angie De Long Theodore DeMott Jonathon Hawkins Shawn Hawthorne Luke Haywood Melanie Hendershot Brandi Eye David Hammond *mT Haight Jennifer Hubbell Lucas Johnson John Huber Not pictured: Daniel Alkema, Shannon Barnes. Michael Bates, Amanda Bartimus. Freddie Brown. Kent Brumm. Charles Bryan, Stacie Bush, Timothy Cook. Alicia DeMond, Kelly Eggers. Nicole Ellege, Mary Elliott. Clifford Fox. Eugene Haas. Darren Hamm, Jody Harston. Charles Harvath. Jennifer Herald. Mike Herp, Christopher Hill. Kim Hillary. Victoria Hine. Nikioma Hobert Brian Jones. Heather Jordan. Lorna Kilmer. Brandy Komondy, Jon Lester. Clayton Mackenzie, William McMasters. William These pages proudly sponsored by these area businesses: E2RQ MittMw Johnston S™ Johnston Cin)e Jofm Morris, Daleian Norris. Ryan Peabody. John Pillar. Aaron Rankin. Wilhelm Rumpf. Robert Sanlnocencio. Jennifer Scharping, John Shanafelt, Gordon Shaw, Stephanie Simpson, Pete Smith. Valerie Spicer, Christopher Stafford. Allen Steele, Candace Strouse, Todd VanKampe. Christina VanOoy. Lori Vaughan. Ivo Vojtek, Robert Willett, and Christopher Young. Farmers Feed Finch’s Auto Alignment Hodges Barry County Lumber 1006 E. Railroad Street Hastings ' 1002 Keller Rd., Delton 122 W. State Street Hastings 225 N. Industrial Park Drive Hastings Phone 945-2963 Phone 945-3431 Phone 945-9926 Bosley Pharmacy South Jefferson St. Hastings Matthew Hartman WBCH 100.1 FM Phone 945-3429 Phone 623-8814 FULL-SERVICE GARAGE Delton Pole Building Shutterbug Photo Music Center 10036 M-43, Delton 130 E. State Street Hastings TV A VCR Sales • Service 130 W. State St., Hastings Full Line ol Building Uaterialt 948-8950 Phone 345-4284 Phone 623-3300 J-Ad Graphics, Inc. Stack Insurance Stefano’s Pizza Village Hair Design Wren Funeral Home 1952 N. Broadway Hastings 128 W. MUI Street Hastings 1600 South Hanover Hastings 339 S. Grove Street Delton Comer of Woodlawn & Broadway Hastings Phone 945-9554 Phone 945-9566 Phone 945-4305 Phone 623-8000 Phone 945-2471 National Bank of Hastings Blankenstein Pontiac • Olds • GMC Hastings Manufacturing Co. 328 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings , 325 N. Hanover, Hastings West Stats at Broadway and our Gjn Lake Office Member FDIC , Phone 948-8000 Beverly’s Hair Company Gavin Chevrolet 11237 S. Wall Lake Road Delton Buick • Geo • Pontiac Phone 945-2491 Phone 623-3779 On M-37 N. of Middleville 1 Phone 795-3318 White’s Photography MacLeod Chiropractic State Farm Insurance 328 S. Broadway Hastings 902 W. State Street Hastings 131 W. State Street Hastings 128 W. Center Street Hastings Ruth Hughes — Hastings 825 South Hanover Phone 945-3252 Phone 945-4921 Phone 945-3967 Phone 948-3170 Phone 948-8488 Girrbach Funeral Home Plumb’s Value Rite ' �Traci L Kafka Jason Kaiser Susan Keeler Theresa Kelly Sara Kenlield ■■Bi Jennifer Laribee Kathryn Larkin Orin Lam Audra Lewis Loretta McDiannid Lori McKeough William McMacken Michael Miller I1 Kevin Potter Sbellie Schar.z Shala O'Grady Kirk Potter Artoa Raffler Robert Oliver Shawn Raymond Brandi Lydy Tracy Moore Beniamin Moskahk Amanda Pandl Katherine Parker Tracy Reynolds Michael Shade Arby’s JCPenney, Inc. 911 W. State Street Hastings 116 East State St. Downtown Hastings Phone 948-9210 Benjamin Robbe Lesslie Slaughter William Tinkler Rym McAlvey Charles Lake T.moih, McCindMh 1E*?1 Catherine Murphy Jeffrey Myers Travers Todd Samuel Torode Dewey’s Car Palace Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge Trucks M-43, Delton Phone 623-6301 Amy Patten James Pickett Karyn Rose Edward Ryan Denna Smith Julianna Sdmes Elisa Soregaroli Melissa Stevens Jennifer VanAman Derek Vandenburg Tie Ward Christopher Tossava Neil’s Advanced Commercial Printers Tom’s Market 133 E. State St., Hastings 241 E. State Road Hastings Phone 945-9105 Phone 945-5372 NAPA Auto Parts Hair Port ICS Travel Brian’s Tire & Service 401 N. Broadway, Hastings 122 North Jefferson, Hastings NEW: Owner > Management 327 West Apple Street Hastings 128 East Court Street Hastings 235 South Jefferson Hastings Phone 945-5352 Phone 948-9696 Phone 945-3382 Phone 945-5110 Phone 945-9549 Welton’s Heating & Cooling SALES a SERVICE Lyons Septic Tank Service 5 Scott Krueger * Thomas Nitnche Susan Schoessef »& Jessica Kidder Phone 945-5379 Hastings Chrysler ••• weeas w w.wr • aPlymouth i w■ ■ aevaeei • • Dodge • Jeep • Eagle Thomapple Valley Community Credit Union Lyons Excavating 1455 West State St., Hastings 202 East Woodlawn, Hastings Phone 948-8480 Phone 945-9383 Phone 948-8369 Phone 948-4077 Wilder’s Auto Service Thomapple Valley Equipment, Inc. 124 N rth Jefferson Street Hastings Phone 948-2192 a■ Hastings Banner J&S Auto Sales 230 North Broadway Hastings - 1952 N. Broadway Hastings Phone 945-9554 Cappon Oil Co. Hair Styles by Pat Ferrellgas 1690 S. Bedford Rd., Hastings 1601 South Bedford Road Hastings 1215 North Broadway Hastings 1480 West Green Street Hastings Phone 945-9526 Phone 945-3354 Phone 948-8306 Phone 945-5233 J-Ad Graphics. Inc. Electric Motor Service Coleman Agency Hastings Bowl State Farm Insurance 1952 N. Broadway Hastings 1569 South Bedford Road Hastings 203 South Michigan Avenue Hastings 203 East Woodlawn Hastings Paul Peterson — Hastings 329 West MUI Street Phone 945-9554 Phone 945-5113 Phone 945-3412 Phone 945-3184 Phone 948-8001 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2, 1994 "Citizens of the Month" announced by the Hastings Exchange Club Lakewood board studies class size, school of choice by Sharon B. Miller Pleasantview School ’Citizen of the Month’ for May from Pleasantview School is Brian Sutfm shown with teacher Eleanor Vonk. Exchange Club May "Citizens of the Month" from Central School are Amanda Hoke. Justin Huss. Danielle Swift and Garry Pettit with teacher Dave Freeitas — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg Schools COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN. MICHIGAN to be held JUNE 13, 1994 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 13, 1994. The polls of election will open at 7 o'clock in the morning and close at 8 o'clock In the evening. At the annual school election there will be elected one (1) member to the board of education of the district for a full term of four (4) years ending in 1998 The following persons have been nominated to fill such vacancy: Craig P. Hannar Elizabeth J. Matteson Take Further Notice That the following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: I. OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION NON-HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX This millage will allow the school district to levy not more than the statutory rate of 18 mills against non-homestead property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guarantee. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all property, excepting therefrom homestead property as defined by law. in Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equal'zed valua­ tion for a period of 10 years. 1994 to 2003, Inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the school district will collect if the millage is approved and levied In the 1994 calendar year is approximately $812,704 from local property taxes authorized herein? II. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,900,000) and issue Its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to and partially remodeling and partially re-equipping the elementary school; partially remodeling and partially re-equipping the high school building; developing and improving playgrounds, tennis courts, athletic fields and sites? Please take further notice that the bonds of the school district, if approved by a majority vote of the electors at this election, will be general obligation unlimited tax bonds payable from general ad valorem taxes. The voting place Is as follows: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg U^per Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election. I. Susan VandeCar, Treasurer of Barry County, Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 1.1994. the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increase over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan is as follows: Voted Mills Years Effective BY BARRY COUNTY: Courthouse Renovation Unlimited tax pledge 1994 Commission on Aging .25 mills 1994 911 System 1.00 mills County Parks .25 mills 1994-1996 BY BARRY INTER SCHOOL DIST: 1.25 mills indefinitely BY BARRY TOWNSHIP: NONE BY HOPE TOWNSHIP: 2.0C mills 1994-1996 BY ORANGEVILLE TWP. 1.5 mills 1994-1995 1994 BY YANKEE SPRINGS .5 mills BY BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NONE 1994 BY JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP 1.00 mills 1994 BY PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. 2.50 mills BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: NONE DATE April 1. 1994 Susan VandeCar. Treasurer. Barry County I, Patricia L. Birkholz, Treasurer of Allegan County, Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 1. 1994, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitu­ tion of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965, in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in DELTON SCHOOL in Allegan County. Michigan, is as follows: Unit ALLEGAN COUNTY: 1992-1996 ROAD 1 00000 ALLEGAN COUNTY 1990-1995 E-911 .25000 UNLIMITED TOWNSHIP OF GUN PLAIN LIBRARY .70000 UNLIMITED LIBRARY .30000 DELTON SCH None UNLIMITED BARRY INTER 1.25000 UNLIMITED 50000 The fon going extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplication of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer The certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the DELTON SCH. Allegan County. Michigan on JUNE 13. 1994 Dated at Allegan. Michigan April 1. 1994 Patricia L Birkholz. Allegan County Treasurer This Notice is given by order of the board of eduation. Sally A Adams. Secretary. Board of Education St. Rose Exchange Club "Citizen of the Month’ for May is Carolyn DeWitt with teacher Diane Brighton. Exchange Club May "Citizens of the Month’ from Northeastern School are Josh Orman, Chad Ray and Tom Wiliams shown with teacher Don Schils Southeastern School Exchange Club ‘Citizens of the Month’ for Staff Writer Does the number of students m a class have anything to do with a good education? Or is the area where a student attends school the most important factor in education? Lakewood Superintendent Steve Secor told school board members last week that they need to make a decision on the issue ol class size versus the "school of choice" at their May 23 meeting. Lakewood's current policy, which allows parents to make the decision on which ele­ mentary school their youngsters will attend was decided several years ago under Direc­ tor of Curriculum Steven Smyth. The cur­ rent policy only allows for voluntary trans­ fers to be nude, said Secor. At Woodland Elementary, there will be 59 first-graders next fall. Parents have been asked to voluntarily transfer their youngsters to Sunfield Elementary or West Elementary, but only two have volunteered. "Should boundaries of attendance be the Lakewood district, rather than a community boundary?" Secor asked the board. He said that administrators are looking at this problem four months in advance rather than waiting until it's time for class to begin tn the fall. Some of the options presented are placing another portable unit in Woodland, taking over the portable now used by teachers as a lunch/storagc/work unit or create another first grade at Sunfield, which has available space, and move a class of Woodland firstgraders there. "We have a number of students who may live in one community and be close enough to another school that the bus ride is the same distance to one elementary school or the other, however, the parents want them to go to their community school." said Secor. "We would not consider removing 3 kindergartner who had older siblings in a specific community school. We need to bal­ ance our numbers out. beginning in devel­ opmental kindergarten through first grade." he said. "This is controversial, however, we have a real space problem. Woodland's numbers are going up and West Elemen­ tary's numbers arc down." The current policy was put together by a committee that included parents, teachers and administrators. "We have to look at what is educationally sound." Secor said. "Unfortunately, some parents prefer (having) 28 students in a classroom. Fm leaving politics to the board I lowevcr. we have to look at this." , In other school business last week, the board: • Voted to ask Secor to take a request from the Lakewood board io the consortium to eliminate the position of director from the consortium agreement which includes Beld­ ing. Ionia. Portland. Lakewood and Saranac, rather than amend an agreement that would allow the governing board to choose whether or not to appoint a director. • Granted a child care leave of absence to Amy Hardy, a West Elementary second grade teacher. • Approved election workers for the June 13 annual election. • Heard from board member Curt Johnson who spoke of the things that Lakewood schools are doing right, specifically awards of excellence won by The Montage and the second place award taken in competition by the Spanish class. Secor will attend a Michigan Municipal League conference in Zeeland June I. Southgate will attend a school improvement facilitators workshop June IS-17. The board went into closed session for a disciplinary hearing and to discuss negotia­ tions with the Lakewood Education Associ­ ation. CAPPON OIL CO. • 945-3354 1601 S. Bedford Rd . Hastings May are Josh Boulter and Regina Argo, with teacher Jane Merrit YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, LARRY COUNTY HELP WANTED DEPUTY CLERK Parttime. 2 and 'h days a week, typing skills neeaed. computer skill helpful, general office experience ond other duties associated with Township governmen­ tal work. S7.00 per hour Sena cover letter and resume to Harvey E Vander Bee. Clerk Yankee Springs Township 284 N Briggs Road Middleville. Ml 49333 (301) Timothy L Tromp ATTORNEY AT LAW is pleased to announce the relocation ot his Hastings Law Practice to 607 North Broadway - Hastings 616-948-9400 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2. 1994 — Page 13 Hastings family arrested after altercation with City Police Four members of a Hastings family were arrested Saturday on charges of dis­ orderly conduct and resisting police offi­ cers, Hastings City Police said Officers said the four family members were arrested around 12:45 p.m. when they got in a scuffle wii-i two officers at their Clinton Street home. Police said they went to the home after receiving a report of a neighbor dispute there. While talking with the family and their neighbors, the 55-year-old mother of the family began yelling and swearing at one of the officers, police said. She also report­ edly shoved him in the chest with her hand. The officer told the woman that if she continued behaving like that he would ar­ rest her. A verbal confrontation reportedly began, involving the mother, her 51-year-old hus­ band. and their two laughters, who are 23 and 21 years old. The mother pushed the officer again, so he arrested her on a charge of disorderly conduct, officers said. She resisted the officer’s attempts to make the arrest and another officer had to step in and assist, police said. Officers said the woman's husband was becoming "very agitated" and was warned by the officers to quiet down or he too would be arrested. He did not quiet down, so officers arrested him for allegedly being a disorderly person, they said. The min also resisted arrest, and it took the two officers some time to subdue him. police said. As the man was being arrested, the 23year-old daughter jumped on one of the officers, hitting him in the right shoulder, grabbing hold of his face and knocking him to the ground, officers said. The officer threw the girl off of him and arrested her on charges of disorderly con­ duct and resisting and obstructing a police officer. Throughout the incident, the 21-year-old daughter was yelling abuse and obscenities at the officers, police said. After the officers put the other family members in their police cars, the girl ran up to the car her mother was in and tried to open the door for her. police said. Officers said they yelled at her to get away from the car. and she ran into the family's home. After back-up police officers arrived at the scene, the girl was arrested on a charge of being a disorderly person, police said. All four family members were taken to the Barry County Jail and lodged, officers said. The 21-year-old daughter was reportedly charged with being a disorderly person. The other three have been charged with being disorderly persons and resisting and obstructing police, officers said. The matter has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office Hard winter still taking toll on shrubs, trees DETROIT (AP) - Southeastern Michigan homeowners who survived the bitterly cold winter are finding out this spring that many of their normally hardy plants did not. "The winter kill wc experienced was incredible," said Wyoming nursery owner Hank Prins, chairman of the Michigan Nursery and Landscape Association "I've been in the business 16 years, and this is the worst I've seen. How bad it was wc won't know until we get through the season. We’ve been too busy just dealing with cus­ tomers." Mild autumn weather, followed by pro­ longed winter cold, proved too much for even tough plants like fir trees and privet hedges, said Curt Peterson, a professor of horticulture at Michigan Slate University. "We have had some mild winters for the last 15 years, and a lot of plants did real fine," he said "We also had a warm fall last year, and that didn't harden off the plants until December So they were still tender, and then we had the real cold winter.” Privet hedges. some of them decades old, have been left with small, brittle buds as a result of the bitter cold. "You drive down the street and sec whole lines of hedges dried up." said Lt. Gary Sibears. chief of detectives with the St Clair Shores police.’My neighbors lost a whole string of them, and they had them 30 years." But all isn't necessarily lost, said John Griffith, a master gardener with the Macomb County office of the Michigan State­ University Cooperative Extension Service. "Winter kill doesn't necessarily affect what's underground. What happened is the top branches got frozen out and were killed." Griffith told The Detroit News for an article published Tuesday "I'm recommending pruning back to the new growth or the healthiest area of the plant." New growth, if any. will be found near the base of the bush, he said. "I suggest you even cut into the portion of the live sluff." added Sandra GoeddekcRichards, consumer horticulturist with the extension service. Pruning stimulates growth, she said. Some nurseries have had to honor their guarantees to replace plants that didn't survive the harsh winter. "We lost practically every Fraser fir we sold, probably 50 to 100." said Lynette Sabotka of W'eigand Nursery in Macomb County. "Wc even lost plants wc had covered with burlap." Congratulations to all the area graduates. We wish you the best as you begin higher education or your chosen careerfield. Congratulations to our Graduate Congratulations LORI McKEOUGH Randy Conger Lakewood High School Randy Conger HOURS 8 a.m -6 p.m Monday Friday. 8 am -3 p.m Saturday performance Hairstyles by Pat 430 W. STATE STREET — No Appointments Needed — 1215 N Broadway. Hastings Quick Oil Change Centers 948-8558 YOUR LOCAL TREE EXPERTS Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing, Brush Hog Mowing. • Experienced • Insured"’Sf' • Dependable - FREE ESTIMATES Call 24 Hours 945-4687 721-TREE Class of ’94! ...and to our own special graduates! Amy DeHoog Lakewood High School Orin Lenz Dan James Hastings High School Hastings High School Raymond Hastings High School NOT PICTURED Eugene Haas Hastings High School April Arends Angela Swihart Hastings High School Hastings High School Plumb’s Uo£u-Ri£e Fwub 902 Ul. Slate. Hastings ph. 945-4921 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 From Time to Time.. Hastings has county's oldest Masonic Lodge By Joyce Weinbrecht Hastings Masonic Lodge *52 F & A.M. is the oldest existing Masonic Lodge in Barry County Granted a dispensation in January of 1852. with its Charter granted on January 14. 1853 as Hastings Lodge *52. it was em­ powered to perform all of the work of Ancient Craft Masonry. to confer regular degrees and to transact Masonic business Masons are members of a Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons. Freemasonry is found­ ed on belief in God a* the Father of all Men. and attempts to spread the thought of univer­ sal brotherhood In the United States it wns in­ troduced abou. 1730 Benjamin Franklin was a member of one of the early American Lodges Masons may not ask anyone to jotn the society A person wishing to become a Mason must make hrs desire to be a member of the fraternity known. He is then given an application and must have the recommenda­ tion of another Mason. When the applicant is accepted, he is so notified and allowed to take the three degrees of the Lodge When he has completed the three degrees successfully he becomes a Mason If he so desires he can then lake steps to become a Royal Arch Mason, a Knight Templar. Shnner or a member of outer special organizations comp *sed of Masons Continuance as a member of a Lodge is all that is required to partake of Masonic privileges throughout the world While the Masons promote fraternity and social intercourse within the circle of the Lodge, they also carry on many enterprises which offer aid to the less fortune such as homes for orphans, homes for the aged and indigent, hospitals for women and children, day nurseries, vacation camps for under­ privileged children, care of members and their families in times of sickness and death as well as other chantable undertakings Locally the Hastings Lodge is involved with helping Cnppled Children. Commission on Aging. Boys’ Town. Meals on Wheels. Habitat for Humanity. Indian Relief Council. Hospice. St Jude Children’s Research Hospital. The first Worshipful Master was Fernando C. Cornell. Henry A. Goodyear was Senior Warden and D G. Robinson was Junior Warden. The Lodge held its meetings in a wooden building at 110 W State Street This building was owned by William Goodyear The group earned on the business of the Masons for many years without compethion However, on 1/9/1874 a second Masonic group was formed. Barry Lodge *321 F. & A.M was granted a dispensation and received a charter on 1/27/1875 They held their first meeting in the room of the Hastings Lodge *52 T J Wilder was elected first Worshipful Master. Harvey Wright. Senior Warden; Thomas AI toft. Junior Warden They met in the Empire Block in Hastings In 1880 they had 80 members. But in 1889 it was felt by the members that this Lodge should join with Hastings Masonic Lodge *52 F. & A.M.. pool their resources and membership and become one On January 8. 1890 the Grand Lodge of the State of Michigan granted per­ mission for the merger and the two fraternal groups actually became one. On January 13. 1892. forty years after the founding of Hastings Lodge *52 F & A.M. the building at 110 West State Street burned in an early morning fire. The Charter and many of the records of the Lodge were lost, along with most of the furnishings The Hastings Chapter 7 of the Order of the Eastern Star also lost their records and robes in this fire The loss of these records makes compiling an accurate history of the Lodge a bit more difficult. Some of the history contained in them can ncser be retrieved as memories are often lost as members pass on. Many were never written down. The organizations held their meetings across the street in the Knights of the Mac­ cabees Hall while a building was being built on the old site by Mr. Goodyear On 9/13/1893 the new rooms were dedicated and the fraternal organization continued its work. Plans for a new Masonic Temple began to be formulated about 1905 and between 1906 and 1908 the present Temple was constructed at 106 East State Street. It was completed and the Charter was moved to its new quarters on 10'9 1908 The new Temple was dedicated on 11/24/1908 The new Temple was 44 feet wide and 100 feet long If was three stones high. In the beginning it wasn't planned to build a three _____ _______ The new Masonic Temple first became occupied in 1907, when Hastings Masonic Lodge #52 and Hastings Order of the Eastern Star, Chapter No. 7, moved Into the new facilities, (photo: Mike Hook Collection) story building but the third story was added at the request of the Masonic Association, to give the order more room in which to hold dinners and other events The from of the building was graced with specially designed windows and masonry work as well as symbolic designs, making it a very interesting and appealing building The building was built by Dwight A Burton, who owned the building and collected the rents for the stores and offices and for the second floor kitchen and dining room. The Masonic Association was responsible for maintenance of the third floor, including the roof The Masons and Mr Burton shared the cost of heating the building. The building is con­ structed of steel and cement with walls, floors and ceilings a foot in thickness The wood­ work and doors are made of oak all carefully selected for its fineness of grain The cost of building the Temple was several thousands of dollars higher than the original budgeted plan called for To cover this extra outlay the Lodge held a Masonic Fair at the Barry County Fairgrounds in April of 1909 and raised the needed funding for the third floor. When Dwight A. Burton died the building became a part of his estate He had eight heirs who formed an investment corporation to han­ dle the collection of rents and maintenance of the building, except for those areas maintain­ ed by the Masonic Association. In 1952 when Hastings Masonic Lodge *52 F. & A.M. reached the -^ne hundred anniver­ sary of its dispensation and was approaching the one hundred year anniversary of receiving its Charter, seven of the eight Burton heirs of­ fered to sell the building to the Masonic Association for $28,000 dollars. The eighth heir Harriet Burton Reed did not want to sell out at this time and continued to hold 1 /8th of the building. The money to pay off the building was rais­ ed by pro-capita and by serving lots of turkey dinners The mortgage for the 7/8lhs of the building was paid off in 1972 In 1953 Hastings Lodge *52 celebrated the 100th anniversary of the granting of its Charter by inviting the area Lodges and Of­ ficers of the Grand Lodge of Michigan to join them tn a special birthday party to mark the event Harriet Burton died in 1977 She had two daughters, one of which had died leaving two heirs. The second daughter. Barbara Fair didn’t wish any money for her share. The Masonic Association was able to settle with the two heirs of the deceased daughter for the sum of $4,450 Now the Masons owned the Temple building. On June 1. 1993 they received a clear title to the building On August 4. 1993 the Hastings Masonic Lodge *52 F. & A.M. and Hastings Chapter 7 of the Order of the Eastern Star held a oicnic at the Fish Hatchery Park in the City of Hastings, to celebrate the completion of this long time transaction and to enjoy the feelings that their labors of so many years had ended in ownership of the fine Temple There was a mortgage burning ceremony , much reminisc­ ing and sharing of memories And plans were made to move on into the future, looking for­ ward to another one hundred successful years. Current Officers for 1994 are Wendell Day. secretary. Alvin Warren, senior warden. Thome Brown, worshipful master; Ron Miller, junior warden. Tom Huis, treasurer and member of the Grand Lodge Board of General Purposes. Distnct 14 A & B. Neal Rider, tylcr. Fred Eckhardt, chaplain. Jim Campbell, senior deacon; William Redman, steward. Dave Selby, junior deacon; Rick Gulches*, steward, and Frank Campbell, marshal Sources History of Allegan and Barry Counties 1880. Barry County History 1985; City of Hastmgs. Michigan 1871-1971; A Look Back. 1837-1987; Newsletters of Hastings Lodge *52 F & A M.; A Bnef History of Masonic Building. Marry Pen­ nock. Worthy Matron. Hr#stings Chapter *7. O.E.S.; interviews with Wendell Day. Fred Eckhardt and information supplied by Ed Tudor LEGAL NOTICES: Stat* of Michigan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Docodoot'a Eatato F^e No. 94-21398-SE Estate of EDWARD M MURPHY DECEASED Social Security Numb*# 363-32 5657 TO All INTERBTED PERSONS Your int*#*st ia th* *ttot* may b* barred or alf*ct*d by this hewing NOTICE A hoanng will be held on June 23. 1994 at 9 30 a m in th* probate courtroom Hostings. Michigan belore Judge Richard H Show on th* petition of Rosemary A. Murphy requesting Rosemary A. Uurphy be appointed personal represent alive of the estate of Edward M. Murphy. Deceased, who I ved at 1125 Payne Lak* Rood. Wayland. Mihcigfln and who died April 27. 1994. It also is requested that the heirs at law of said deceased be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that oil claims ogomst th* estate will be for*v*r barred unless presentee to th* (proposed; personal representative or *o both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of *he dote of publication of this notice Notice is further given the! the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record May 25. 1994 Richard J Hudson(Pl 5220) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE & FISHER 607 North Broadway Hastings Ml 49054 (616) 945 3495 ROSEMARY A MURPHY By Richard J Hudson Address of personal representative 1125 Payne Lok* Rood Wayland. Ml 49348 (6/2) This is a recent photo of the Hastings Masonic Temple - NOTICE CHANGE IN MEETING DATES FOR BARRY COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONER JUNE, 1994 NEWS Everyweek of your local com..iunity, appears In the Banner Call to... Subscribe 948-8051 The Barry County Board of Commissioners will hold their regular meetings on the following dates during June. 1994. in the Commissioner’s Room. Mezannine Level. Courthouse: June 7, 1994 at 9:30 a.m. June 21, 1994 at 9:30 a.m. The County will provide necessary, reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to Judith A Peter­ son. County Coordinator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-3891. — NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP ■ PUBLIC HEARING Monday, June 20, 1994 • 7:15 p.m. Hope Township Hall on M-43 near Shultz Road For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hear the following: 7:15 p.m. - to consider the request of Jefferson Newman for rezoning from AR-Agricultural/Residential to RL-1-Residential Lake 1 fora parcel of land In Section 20 of Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The parcel may be reached via Cloverdale Lake Drive and is situated on the north side of Cloverdale Lake. OFFICIAL. XONUMG tVlAH Stat* of Michigan Barry Sth JudkUI Circuit AMENDED ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBLICATION POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Cos* No 94 152-CH Court Address 220 West Stot* Str**t Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 948-48)5 PlointiH nome(s) and oddr*ss(*s) Gene ond Shirley Mater 1599 S Clark Rd RF D I Nashville Ml 49073 David M Koons (P39300) 550 Lincoln Rd M89 West Otsego Ml 49078 Defendant name(s) ond oddress(es) Harley Wriggleswyth. Sr Will S Yost Merle S Yost Jr James Yost. Kathy Yost Mam Michael Yost Dennis Yost James Yost William Yost and other unknown heirs TO James Yost IT tS ORDERED You ore being sued by plaintiff m this court to release ©JI right t tie or interest to the real proper ty situated in Barry County You must file your answer or fake other action permitted by law in this court at the court address above un or befor* July 13. 1994 If you fail to do so a default |udg men! may be entered against you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed m this cose A copy of this order shall be published once each week m Hastings Banner 1952 N Broadway Hastings lor three consecutive weeks and proa* of publication shal be filed m this court A copy of this order shall be sent to James Yost at th* lost known address by first class moil before the date of ’he lost publication and th* affidavit of mailing shall be fi'ed with this court Moy 25 1994 Judge Richard M Shuster (6 16) The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours Tuesday 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. or on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upoti five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below James Hurt, Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Mi 49058. 948-2464 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 — Page 15 Hastings cracks into districts with 14 hits vs. Gull Lake by T.L. Stenzelbarton Sports Department The Gull Lake pitching staff made just one mistake in the opening game of the district baseball championships. They pitched to the Hastings varsity baseball team. The Saxons belted out 14 hits and sent the Blue Devils' starting pitcher to the bench in the second inning as Hastings romped to a 12-5 win. Tuesday, at Delton. The Blue and Gold will now take on Delton. Saturday at noon. The Panthers defeated the Saxons in the Hastings Invitational basebail tournament a month ago. Todd Sanlnoccncio took the win over Gull Lake, his ninth of the year which tied the school record, after coming on in relief of Jason Markley in the third. Markley wasn't chased from the game, exactly, but a pair of hits, a couple of walks and a two-out grand slam in the third inning had coach Jeff Simpson trying to keep one of the Saxons' two ace pitchers from digging a deeper bole out of which to dig himself. Sanlnocencio. who'd been catching the game, switched places with Markley and got the final out and then shut the door on the Blue Devils for four innings. Markley left the mound with an 8-5 lead and the bases empty so be had no decision, but did have five strike outs. The two Hastings pitchers gave up seven hits in the game, walked four and struck out 11. Sanlnocencio also hit for the cycle with a single, double, triple and a home run which cleared the 275-foot left-field fence, the tenfoot wide walking path beyond it and bit a lamp pole five feet above the base. Five Hastings batters comb-ned for a .651 average at the plate against Gull Lake. Aside from Sanlnocencio, Markley was 2­ 4 with three runs scored and three runs batted in. Eric Haines was 2-3 with a pair of RBIs. Dan Sherry was 2-5 and Shawn Raymond had his best day at the plate, going 2-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Simpson said "it was a nice start to the tourney." He also said he was particularly satisfied errorless defense of the team. To end the Twin Valley season the Saxons look two from Albion. May 26. The Saxons inercicd the Wildcats in both games, taking the first 10-0 and the second 13-1. Sanlnocencio was the winning pitcher in the first game, going six innings, giving up two hits, striking out seven and walking none. Dan Sherry pitched all five innings in the second game and walked only one Wildcat. He struck out five and surrendered three hits and one run. The Saxons collected nine stolen bases tn Tour de Cure this Sunday at Yankee Springs State Park Il's not who crosses the finish line first but who can raise the most pledges that is the goal behind this Sunday's "Tour de Cure” bicycling event at the Yankee Springs Slate Park in Barry County. The event, which tics into the 75th anniver­ sary of the founding of the state park, is spon­ sored by the American Diabetes Association in an attempt lo raise funds for researching a cure. The event will coincide with 81 other rides lo take place simultaneously nationwide. The first of what organizers hope will be an annual event, the Thomapple Bike Club has laid out routes of varying distances of 100. 50 and 25K, said chairperson. Sue Brouwer. The "Tour de Cure" will begin and end at shelter number one at the slate park, she said. Brouwer and her sister, Cindy Tubcrgcn have a friendly rivalry since Brouwer lives in Middleville and Tubcrgcn resides in Wayland. They have challenged each other on behalf of their respective schools to sec which district will pledge the greater amount to what is billed as a premiere cycling event. Josh Hanford dives back to first In the second inning of Hastings? first round of district play against GuH Lake .. *h game one and six in game two. Josh Hanford had a home run in the first game and everyone in the starting line up scored in the fourth inning of the nightcap. The Saxons ended inc Twin Valley season 7-7 and with the loss to Caledonia 6-2. Friday, the team finished the regular season 15-16 overall. by TX. Stenxelbarton Sports Department Sarah McKeough fields a screamer lo second in the third inning against the Blue Devils of Gull Lake home cxi an error That was when the trap docx opened and the Blue Devils' runs poured through the opening. Three hits, two walks and four errors gave Gull Lake the lead 7-5 after five innings In the seventh. Theresa Kelly walked and scored on a double by Janette Jennings. Janette went to third on the throw home and scored on a ground out by Tammi Kelly, to knot the score at seven. In the bottom of the seventh, the lead-off batter singled. The next bunted and the Saxons threw wild of first sending the runners to second and third. The third batter was intentionally walked to set up a force at the plate on an infield ball. The Lady Saxons got the next batter to hit such a grounder for the force at home and the following to fly out. The winning run was scored on a misplayed grounder. The Lady Saxons end the season 22-7 overall and had a tie atop the Twin Valley standings with Harper Creek. "Even though this was a disappointing loss." said coach Larry Dykstra, "the girls should be proud of themselves for the great season they had." Hastings tennis team 4th at regionals week. Mason, ranked third in the state in Class B won all seven flights to win the tournament. LCC placed second and Jackson Lumen Christi placed third. Mike Storms lost in the first round m three sets to Greg Haskin of Lake wood 5-7. 7-5.6-1. At second singles. Jason Kaiser was seeded fourth and had a first-round bye. In round two. be defeated Terry Wilson of Lakewood 6-0. 6-2 and lost in the semi­ finals to Erik Berg of LCC 6-0. 6-2. The even-numbered graduating years rallied in the .cventh inning to beat the odd years 9-6. Monday, at Johnson Field in the 19th annual Saxon Baseball Alumni Game Entering the final inning tied at six. Brad Tolles, who graduated in 1988. walked and Troy Burch. ( 87) singled. Doug Garrett (’77) then walked and was followed by a wild pitch which scored Tolles Roger Bykkenen doubled scoring Burch and Garrett The evens collected three hits by Ryan Nicliols. Shawn Davis and Dave Reardon but could not score in their half of the seventh The odd years started the scoring in the first inning with four walks, two hits, and four runs. Mike Davis. Bykkenen. Tolies and Burch collected walks and Denny Meyers (’77) and Garrett picked up hits. The even years came back with two first in­ ning runs on a double by Ryan Nichols (’92). a walk to Lee Nichols (’86), sacrifice fly by Jeff Denny (’80). and singles by John nesses or corporations; anyway they want to do it is fine," she said. Also, once a team is formed, find a similar group and challenge them to raise more money, six: added. Volunteers who would like to do some­ thing to help, but don't feel they would like to ride for pledges arc also needed ou the day of the event lo check-in. register, clean up, dis­ tribute supplies, help with parking, assist in set-up. in tl»c medical area, transportation and more. For more information, call 1-800-TOUR888 Coach Tom Freridge said he "played some of his best tennis of the year ’ At No. 3 singles. Damian deGoa was seeded third and had a first-round bye. In round two he defeated Ben Ducker of Haslett 6-2.6-3. He lost in the semi-finals to the number one seed. Paul Mountain, of Mason 6-2.6-4. Casey King lost in three sets to Lanson Endres of Lakewood 6-7. 7-6. 6-1 at No 4 singles. At number one doubles. Matt Cassell and Clay Edger had a first-round by way of being seeded second. In round two. the duo pasted DeWitt 6-1. 6-1 and were upset in the semi-finals by LCC 4-6. 6-0. 6-3. LCC bad been ranked No. 3 in the tournament. At No. 2 doubles. Ryan McAlvey and Jason Beeler, seeded third, had a first-round bye. They defeated Haslett 6-2, 6-1 and lost in the semis to the number two seeded team from Jackson 6-0, 6-4. The match was highlighted by 18 deuces in one of the second set s games Hastings eventually won out. Al third doubles. Mike Krueger and Jim Borton lost in the first round to Haslett. The Hastings team finished the season 6-5 in dual matches and placed fifth in the Twin Valley meet. Christensen (*86) and Greg Heath (’88) In the second inning hits by Mike Davis. Reg Bykkenen. Jack Hoben (’89). Matt Howell (’79) and a sacrifice fiy by Meyers brought home two more odd runs for a 5-2 lead The even years tied it at five all in the se­ cond inning on a double by Ryan Nichols and Lee Nichol’s triple, a walk, wild pitch and Greg Heath's single. Lee Nichols homered in the fourth inning to give the evens their first lead at 6-5 Odd years came back to tic with singles by Byk­ kenen. Hoben. and a sacrifice fly by Matt Howell, setting the stage for the final rally Other players were Steve Hages (’76), Larry Hayes (’75). Bob Main (’74). Shawn Davis f92) and Dave Reardon (’80). Steve Powell, class of (’70) was the "old timer" of the game. Turning in fine pitching perfor­ mances were Reardon. Burch. Ryan Nichols. Greg Heath. Steve Hayes and Jack Hoben "We had a great time as usual and plan on another game next year." said Coach Oom Hastings JV end Twin Valley season on a hot streak The Hastings junior varsity baseball team ended the Twin Valley season with a doublcheader win over Albion. May 26 and a 9-4 victory over Harper Creek. May 23. Hastings took the first game of the doublcheader 10-4 and the night cap 11-1. The Saxons end the Twin Valley season with a 6-8 record and were 9-15 overall. Joe Rodriguez pitched six innings in the first game over Albion for the win and was relieved by Tom Moore in the seventh and Jon Lawrence came in for the final out and the save. Jason Deal, who was called up to the varsity team for its district run. led the team with a pair of singles and an RBI. Dan Wright had a single and two RBIs Rodriguez had a double and Chris Miller had a triple in the game. In the nightcap against Albion. Ryan There was nothing left to do but shake their hands and wish them luck in their run fa the district title. The Hastings varsity softball team gave it a shot. Tuesday, but four errors in the fifth inning allowed Gull Lake to eat into and over lake the Saxons' 5-0 lead. The Lady Blue Devils would hold on and score one more in the bottom of the seventh inning to take an 8-7 victory and move on to the next round of the district playoffs. Saturday. After the band shakes and high fives, there were recriminations of ”»hat iT from everyone on the team who'd swung at a bad pilch, misplayed a ball or made a base­ running error. "If only I had...." was said by The Hastings tennis team finished fourth in the 11-team regional tennis tournament at Lansing Catholic Central High School, last "Riding as a Tour de Cure team is a great way to build employee morale and company pride, said organizers. It's a fun, outside activi­ ty that brings employees together for a good cause, they said. Brouwer said they're soliciting corporate sponsors for teams, and are encouraging any one who would like lo ride lo help fight dia­ betes to form their own teams for the June 5 ride. "High school, elementary, teachers, busi­ 7th inning rally helps "Evens" over "Odds" Lady Saxons end district run in heartbreaker several of the teammates. The pitchers’ duel between two of the test pitchers in the district had the score he'.d to ml through three innings. Amanda Jennings went the distance for Hastings, giving up six hits, one earned run and three walks. She also struck out three batters. She ends the season with a record of 18-5 and an earned run average of 1.36. In the top of the fourth, she helped her own cause when she tripled and scored on a sacrifice bunt by Tanimi Kelly. Denise Heath then tripled and scored on a sac bunt by Katie Murphy for the second run. Hastings scored three in the top of the fifth when Sarah Johnston was safe on a throwing error. She went to second when Tammi Kelly walked and both came home on Janette Jennings* single. Janette went to third on a single by Amanda Jennings and Banner SPORTS Castelein pitched a two-hitter over five innings. The game was called after five because of the mercy rule. The Hastings batters took practice on the Albion pitchers, knocking out 11 hits in the game Josh Storm had a trio of singles and an RBI, Randy Lake punched two singles and two runs batted in and Rodriguez had a pair of singles and an RBI. According to coach Marshal) Evans, the Saxons got jump started in the game off Chad Greenfield’s "mammoth" home run. He ended with a pair of hits and an RBI Lawrence lock the win over Harper Creek, going all seven innings and surrendering seven hits. Rodrigucz had three singles and two runs batted in in the game. Greenfield and Tom Moore each had a pair of hits. Hastings golfers split vs. TK, Caledonia in final outing The Hastings girls golf team finished off the season with a split of a triangular against Caledonia and Thornapple Kellogg. May 25. The Middleville girls, who were 22-1 this season, won the match with 205. followed by Hastings with 219 and the Lady Scots coming in with a 247. Low scores for (he Lady Saxons were I-aura Koon with 48. Angie Fruin with a 55 and Kelly Bellgrapb with 57. Tammy Obreitcr carded a 59 and Shellie Schantz a 60. Michelle Lancaster finished with 68. Also playing for Hastings, but not part of the scoring were Becky Anderson and Dan yell Thorton. Hastings Mens Softball League Standings Red Division Chrysler............ W-L -2-0 Olde Towne Tavern Brian’s Painting. Cappon/Stamflcr Old Timers......... Blue Division Kmart........... 0 2 ................ 2-0 TnR Machine Hastings Mutual Olde Towne Tavern Flexfab 0-2 Gold Hast E W AAA । 1 I•I Division San Service Bliss Allstate Bill's Safety Scrv ..................................... 1-1 Jarman Const..................................................... 0-2 Home Run Leaders J McLeod 2. B Robbins 2. 11 players with I Ijxst Week’s Results Olde Towne Tavem (red) 16. Brian's 6; Chrysler 17. Old Timers 16. Olde Towne Tavern (Blue) 21. Jarman Const. 6. TnR Machine 15. Bill’s 7. TnR Machine 15. AAA Allstate 6. Hast. San Service 16. Flexfab 15 This Weeks Games Thursday . June 2 — 6 30 Chrysler vs. Brian's. 7 30 Olde Towne vs. Cappon/Stamficr. 8:30 Olde Towne vs. Old Timers Friday. June 3 — 6:30 Mutual vs. OTT; 7 30 Mutual vs. Kmart. 8:30 Jarman vs. Flexfab �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 Hastings girls take first in the annual Barry County Meet by TX. Sfenzdbarton Photo* by Shelly Suber Taking three first-place finishes and six second-place finishes catapulted the Hastings girls track team to an nine-point victory over four other teams in the annual Barry County Meet. Tuesday. With the boys total of 104 points the Saxons finished second with 188 points behind Delton with 203.7 points. Hastings finished with 84 points, followed by Delton with 76 1/2. Maple Valley with 75. Middleville with 53 1/2 and Lakewood with 48. Taking the gold for Hastings was Marie DeWitt in the 1600-meter run at 5 minutes 48 seconds. Nicole Wood in the 3200-metcr run at 13: 01 and the 1600-meter relay team of Wood. DeWitt. Lori Maiville and Kc'i Schroeder which finished with a time of 10:38. Coming in second for the Hastings girls were: Kan Cullen in the 300-meter hurdles at 48.37. Sherry Anger in the discus with a throw of 101" 11 1/2 ", Emily Dipen in the 100- and 200-meter dashes with limes of 13.38 and 28.12. Schroeder in the 3200meter run and the 800-meler relay team of Sarah McKinney. Dipcrt. Maiville and Cullen. Finishing third was Andrea Dreyer in the 10-meter hurdles. Schroeder in the 1600meter run. Maiville in the 400-meter dash. Cullen in the long jump, the 400-meter relay team of McKinney. Jenny Hayes. Dreyer and Dipcrt. and the 1600-meter team of Maiville. McKinney. DeWitt and Cullen. The girls finished first in the Twin Valley meet. May 25. finishing three points ahead of Hillsdale, with 82 points. The Hornets finished second with 79. followed by Sturgis with 77 1/2. Battle Creek Lakeview with 77. Marshall with 52 1/2. Coldwater with 49. Albion with 38 and Harper Creek with 35. The only gold taken by the Saxons was by state-qualifier Cullen in the 300-mctcr hurdles. She broke the tape in 48.1 seconds Placing second for the Lady Saxons was Cullen in the long jur.ip with a leap of 15 feet. 8 1/2 inches. Maiville in the 400-mcter dash at 1:01.9, Dipcrt in the 100- and 200metcr dashes with times of 12.8 and 27 5 respectively. Dreyer in the 100-mcter hurdles in 16.3. and the 400-meter relay team of Dipcn. Dreyer. April Arends and McKinney, who finished in 48.1 seconds. The 1600-meter relay team of Maiville. McKinney. DeWitt and Cullen finished third at 4:19.3. The top three finishers in each event arc concidcred All-Twin Valley winners. Other placers for the team were Anger in the discus and shot put and Wood in the 3200-metcr run who finished fourth and fifth-place finishers Brandi Lydy in the discus and shot put and the 3200-metcr relay team of Wood. DeWitt. Keri Schroeder and Maiville. Hastings boys finish 2nd in All-Barry County Meet by TX. Stcnzdbarton Photos by Shelly Suber Hastings and Delton boys track teams took 14 of a possible 17 first place finishes, but the Saxons were nudged aside 203 1/2 to 188 in the final tally at All-Barry County Meet. Tuesday. The boys garnered 104 points, while the girls team finished in first place with 84 points and the combined score of 188 was good for second overall. Hastings had four gold medalists and seven silvers in the meet. Taking first for the Saxons were: Mark Lundquist in the shot put with a throw of 50 feet. 10 inches and the discus with a throw of 148' 10 1/2". Derek Chandler in the i IO­ meter hurdles at 15.62 seconds and Tom Sorensen in the pole vault with a height of 13'. Hastings was second with Robert Wager in the long jump with a leap of 20*. Clayton Mackenzie in the 1600-meter run at 4:41. Bex- Hughes in the high jump at 6’ 1". Kevin Potter in the discus with a throw of 133* 6 1/4”. Luke Haywood in the 200-meter dash at 24.31. the 400-meter relay team of Devan Endres. Haywood. Chandler and Matt Kirkendall in a time of 46.47 und the 800meter relay team of Endres. Haywood. Chandler and Kirkendall in a time of 1:37.3. Finishing third for the Saxons was the 3200-metcr relay team. Hughes in the long jump and pole vault. Endres in the 400meter dash. Chandler in the 300-metcr hurdles and Tom Pratt in the high jump. Cooney had the only fourth for the Saxons, taking it in the 800-meter run. Taking fifths were: Jason Shattuck in the shot pul. Haywood in the 100-me ter dash. Ken Cross in the pole vault and Kirkendall in the 200-meter dash. The boys tied for second overall in the Twin Valley with a third-place finish in the conference meet. May 25. Albion won the meet with 174 points, followed by Sturgis with 97 1/2 and Hastings with 85 points. The top three finishers in each event are considered pan of the All-Twin Valley team. The Saxons garnered 60 of its 85 points in the fields events. Taking the only first for the Saxons was All-state qualifier Lundquist. He took first in the discus with a personal-best throw of 156 feet. Finishing second for the team was Lundquist in the shot put with a throw of 49' 9 3/4". Hughes in the long jump with a leap of 19' 5 3/4" and Sorensen in the pole vault with a personal-best height of 12' 6 ". Finishing third was Hughes in the high jump with a height of 6' 0" and Shattuck in the shot pul with a personal-best throw of 46' 10 1/4". Also scoring in the meet were fourth­ place finishers Potter in the discus. Chandler in the 110- and 300-metcr hurdles. Hughes in the pole vault and MacKenzie in the 3200-meter run. The 3200-meter relay team of Endres. Haywood. Kirkendall and Chandler also finished fourth. Pratt finished fifth in the high jump. Cooney set a new freshman record with a time of 2:06.4 in the 800-meter run. Cross cleared 12* to place fifth in the pole vault and the team of Jeremy Red vanski. Cooney, Endres and T.J. Qeal set a freshman record with a time of 5.40.8 In the 1600-meter relay. Derek Chandler swaps hands to carry the baton as he dases In on the change over point in the 3200-meler relay Marie DeWitt, right, drafts off a Middleville runner in the 1600- meter relay which she won In 5:48 Ken Cross looks down from 11 ’ 6’ up to see If hell dear the bar In the pole vault t Luke Haywood, center, rounds the back comer In the 80O-meter relay Hastings finished behind Dolton by loss than a second �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 2. 1994 — Page 17 Delton boys take first place in All-Barry County Meet by T.L. Stcnzdburton Photos by Sbdly Suber The Delton boys track team won 10 of the 17 possible first-place points to win the All­ Barry County Meet. Tuesday Combine with the Lady l*anthcrs' 76.5 points gave Delton the overall victory in the meet. Hastings was second with the Saxon boys getting 104 points and the girls 84 points Finishing first for the Panthers in the field events was Bryan Garrison in the long jump with a leap of 20 feet, 8 inches. Relay teams finishing first were the 3200metcr team of Gary Fisher. Jamy Smith. Nate Kendall and Antonio Liccaga in 8:29. and the 400- and 800-meter teams of Garrison. Ryan Dawe. Don Ash and Chad Lenz with limes of 46.28 and 1:36.6 respectively. Individuals taking first on the track were: Jamy Smith in the 1600-meter run at 4:39. Lenz in the 400-meter dash at 52.97. Ben Skinner in the 300-metcr hurdles at 43.16. Ash in the 200-meter dash at 23.78 and Liccaga in the 3200-meter run at 10.23. Kyle lirb was second in the 110-mcter hurdles at 15.71. Dawe was number two in the 100-meter dash at 11.75 and the 16OOmeter relay team finished in 3 43 fix a silver finish. Taking thirds for the Panthers was Gamsoo in the 100-meter dash. Link Pape in the shot put. Smith in the 800- and 3200metcr runs and Dawe in the 200-meter dash. Clay Louden took a fourth in both the 1600-meter and 3200-meter run and James Sibberson was fourth in the discus. Kendall took a fifth in the 800-meter run and luceaga was fifth in the 1600-meter run The Delton boys captured the Kalamazoo Valley Association title with a 25-point victory over runners-up Paw Paw in the league meet. May 24. The Panthers finished the meet with 153 points. Paw Paw finished second with 128. Kalamazoo Christian was third with 77 and Mattawan was fourth with 69 points in the eight-team event. Delton scored in all 17 events, including four-first place victories. I*ape won the discus with a throw of 138 feet. 9 3/4 inches. Erb was first in the 110 meter hurdles al 15.52 seconds. Sibberson won the shot put with a heave of 45’ 4 1/2” and the 400-meter relay team of Garrison. Dawe. Lenz and Ash won with a time of 44 78 Finishing second for the Panthers was the 800- and 3200-meter relay teams. Skinner in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles and Pape in the shot pul. Coming in third were: Sibberson tn the discus. Ash in the 100-meter dash. Smith in the 800- and 1600-meter run. Liccaga in the 3200-metcr run and the 1600-meter relay team. The team finished the league season with a 8-0 record and hasn't lost a league dual in more than 30 meets. This is also the fourth straight league championship for the boys. Skinner. Liceaga. Fisher. Kendall and Smith will be going to Saginaw High School. June 4 for the Slate Class B Track Championships. Delton girls take second place in Barry County Track Meet, Tuesday by T.L. Stenzdbarton Photos by Shelly Sulscr The Delton girls track team finished with 76.5 ponts to secure second place in the Barry County Track Meet. Tuesday. The Hastings girls won the meet with 85 points, but the Delton girls combined with the Delton boys to total 203.5 points for the overall win Racing first for the girls was Amy Cook in both the 100- and 300-metcr hurdles with times of 15.81 and 48.1 seconds respectively, Sam Lantinga in the 400-meter dash at 1:00.8, the 800-meter relay team of Rachel Harnden, Sarah Docle, Katie Matteson and Lantinga at 1:51.2 and the 1600-meter team of Doelc. Cook. Nichole Moss and Matteson. Cook also took the only second for the Panthers with a 16' 6 1/2" long jump Stale high school record holder Carla Roeg won the event with a leap of IT 11’. Matteson was third in the shot put and 100-meter dash. Harnden was »hird in the 200-meter dash and Stacy Hammond was third in the 880-meter run. Hamden was fouth in the 100-meter dash and Liz Kendall was fourth in the high jump. The Delton girls track team finished off the perfect dual-meet season with a 10-point win over Paw Paw to win the Kalamazoo Valley Association league meet. Tuesday. The Lady Panthers scored 122 points in the meet. Paw Paw had 112. followed by Kalamazoo Christian with 82 and Pennfield with 67 in the eight-team event. Finishing first in the field events were Matteson in the shot pul with a throw of 35 feet. 6 inches, and Cook in the long jump with a leap of 16' 7 1/2 inches. In the open events. Cook set a school record with a time of 15.43 in the 100-me ter hurdles and won the 300-metcr hurdles in 48.74 and Lantinga was first in the 400meter dash at 60.18. The 800-meter relay team ofHarnden. Moss. Docle and Matteson took their event with a time of 1:48.2. Placing second for the Panthers was the 1600-meter relay team. Lantinga in the 100and 200-mcier dash and Holly Slap in the discus. Finishing in third place was Brandi Knauss in the discus, the 400-meter relay team and Docle in the 300-meter hurdles. Slap had the lone fourth-place finish for the team, in the shot put event. DK's Brian Garrison seems to float above his shadow In the long jump He had a winning leap of 20* 8’ Slap, who hadn't finished in the top three all season surprised everyone with her throws in the shot and discus. Her 10 points were what made the difference over Paw Paw as it put two Lady Redskins one place further down in the standings. The team finishes the season 9-0 in the KVA and will De sending Lantinga. Doele. Harnden. Matteson and Cook to the Slate Class B Championships. June 4. Deitcn’s Ben Skinner races to a first-place finish in the 300-meter hurdtes Runners leave the block in the 100-meter dash In the second race of the preliminaries. Dan Ash of Deiton won the 100-meter relay Delton's Link Pape chucks the shot put 47 6* to place third for the Panthers in the Barry County Meet Gary Fisher, left, moves around Lakewood’s Aaron Rattler in the 3200-meter relay. The Delton team placed first. 10 seconds ahead of Lakewood in the event. Support the Team of Your Choice! �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2. 1994 *• PV.*’* *»•».••■« r CM>M w "— - - . r'.-~ S«-w* Class of flao oif Alternative Education Graduates Michael Todd Beach Cedar Creek Grocery 9116 Cedar Creek Rd. Delton • 623-2056 Ron Smith Greenhouse 10121 S. Wall Lake Rd. DeHon, Mich. • 623-5353 Beverly’s Hair Company „ 4 11237 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton, Mich. • 623-3779 Lucy Ann Dailey Delton Short Stop 11196 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton • 623-5180 Delton Pole Building 10036 M-43, Delton 623-3300 Mid-Lakes Screenpainting and Active Wear Wendy Vickery Newland Susan Heathcote Papesh 4-Star Video 114 Maple Street, Delton • 623-5777 4695 N. Middleville • 795-2225 Delton Hardware 102 N. Grove, Delton • 623-5455 Felpausch Food Center 103 N. Grove, Delton • 623-2389 (Formerly Quinn’s) 121 E. Orchard, Delton • 623-8340 Delton Medical & Emergency Center, P.C. Herb Doster Photographer 102 S. Grove, Delton • 623-5280 C & H Service 10085 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton • 623-5185 9820 E. M-89 Richland, Mich. • 629-9898 Buckland Insurance Finch’s Auto Alignment Dewey’s Car Palace Chrysler • Plymouth • Dodge Trucks M-43, Delton • 623-6301 11235 S. Wall Lake Rd. Delton • 623-5115 or 1-800-223-3590 Knobloch Realtors 12393 S. Wall Lake Rd. (M-43) Delton • 623-6600 1002 Keller Rd., Delton 623-8814 Full Service Garage �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2, 1994 — Page 19 Visiting judge reduces Middleville sex offender's sentence A visiting judge reduced the sentence of a 30-year-okl Middleville man convicted in 1992 of having sex with a 12-ycar-old girl. Judge Patrick McCauley of Kalamazoo changed Louis Snyder’s sentence to four to 15 yean in prison. Snyder had originally been sentenced in Jan. 1993 to 10 to 15 yean in prison. The Michigan Court of Appeals ordered the re-sentencing, saying that Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster's sen­ tence "violates the principal of proportion­ ality." The Appeals Court justices wrote in their decision that Shuster gave Snyder the max­ imum sentence. They wrote that a maxi­ mum rcutence should "be reserved" for the "most serious combination of offense and offender." Snyder was also given credit for 523 days served. Although originally charged with fintdegree criminal sexual conduct for having sca with the girl. Snyder pleaded guilty to a reduced charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct. In other recent court business: . • A June 27 trial was scheduled Thursday * y Barry County Circuit Court for a 32'4ear-vid Hastings woman accused of de­ livering drugs in November. A June 16 final pre-trial and motion hearing was also set for Monika M. Anderr son Anderson faces three counts of deliver­ ing marijuana, a felony punishable by up to L four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both She is also charged with conspiring to 1 teliver LSD. which carries a maximum I Penalty of seven years in prison or a W 10.000 fine, or both. M She stood mute to charges in April and Kxh guilty pleas were entered on her behalf 9 • A 55-ycar-old Kentwood man accused of drunk driving tn March pleaded guilty to the charge Allen J. Kloosterman pleaded guilty to the charge of drunk driving, third offense, as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Kloosterman was driving on a suspended license and a charge that he is a habitual offender, third offense. Drunk driving, third offense, is punish­ able by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both Driving on a suspended license is a mis­ demeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail and a $500 fine, or both. Kloosterman told the court during his plea that he was pulled over by police after leaving the Cow Pattie’s Saloon in Mid­ dleville. He said be had a blood alcohol level of .18 percent. A 10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Sentencing was set for June 23. • An 18-year-old Hastings man convicted of shoplifting was sentenced to 12 months in jail and three years of probation. Judge Shuster also ordered James M. Norris to pay $3300 in fines and costs Norris pleaded guilty in May to a charge of first-degree retail fraud for stealing property worth more than $100 from True Value. He pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s officv. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop two other charges of retail fraud and the charge of possessing stolen property worth less than $100. Norris stood mute to those charges and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf He told the court he was at the True Value store when he saw a police scanner on display. He said he put it in his pocket and walked out of the store with it. • A July 14 pre-trial was set for an 18- COURT NEWS: year-old Dowling nun accused of breaking into two automobiles in February. Joseph E. Cole II is charged with two counts of breaking into motor vehicles to steal property worth more than $5. Those charges are punishable by up to five years in prison or a $ 1.000 fine. He stood mute to the charges in April and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A July 25 trial was scheduled for a 34year-old Wyoming nun accused of break­ ing uno a Barlow luke Road home in Jan­ uary. Brian S. Huffman is charged with break­ ing and entering an occupied dwelling with the intent to commit larceny, a charge pun­ ishable by up to 15 years in prison. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum sentence possible on the other charge by one-and-one-half times Not guilty pleas were entered in Januaryon Huffman's behalf. • A teenager convicted on two counts of committing larceny in a building was sen­ He pleaded guilty in April to two charges of committing larceny in a building for stealing a VCR and safe from the home and $220 from the bar. Matson pleaded guilty to the charges as part of a plea agreement with the prosecu­ tor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop the break-in charges, an­ other count of committing larceny in a building and a charge of keeping the stolen credit cards. Matson told the court during his plea that he broke a window at the bar and climbed PLEASE TAKE NOTICE the Yankee Springs Township Board at its regularly scheduled meeting June 9. 1994, will hold a Public Hearing to review and adopt the Budget for Fiscal Year 1994-95. Material pertaining to the above subject may be examined at the Township Hall during regular office hours. Other business pertinent to the Board may also be conducted at this meeting. Yankee Springs Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Yankee Springs Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Yankee Springs Township Clerk by writing or calling the Clerk at the address or telephone number listed herein. Harvey E. Vander Bee, Clerk Telephone 795-9091 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES ANDON PROPOSED 1994-95 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 8. 1994, at 7:00 p.m., at 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan, the Board of Education of Barry Intermediate School District will hold a joint public hearing to consider the district’s proposed 1994-95 budget under Act No. 43 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1963 (2d Extra Session), as amended, and to consider the levying in 1994 of an additional proposed millage rate of .0355 mills for operating purposes pursuant to Act 5 Public Acts of Michigan 1982, as amended. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1994-95 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed 1994-95 budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at the School District's Business Office. 535 W. Woodlawn. Hastings, Michigan. The Board of Education has complete authority to establish that 1.2171 mills be levied in 1994 from its present authorized millage rate. The proposed additional millage rate would increase revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1994 above what would be permitted by Act 5. Public Acts of Michigan. 1982, as amended by three percent (3.00%). If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, revenues for operating purposes from ad valorem property tax levies in 1994 would increase by one and eight-four hundredths percent (1.84%) from the 1993 tax levies. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss both the school district’s proposed 1994-95 budgets and the levy of an additional millage rate. Not more than ten (10) days following the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve the levy of all or any portion of the proposed additional millage rate. The date and location the Board of Education plans to vote on the proposed resolution will be announced at the public hearing This notice is given by order of the Board of Education, Barry Intermediate School District. Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary May 12, 1994 possessing a dangerous weapon, the tomb, as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the [irosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Sharp possessed a con­ cealed butterfly knife. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend to the court that Sharp not be sent to prison at sentencing. Sharp told the court during his plea that See COUNT NEWS cont. page 20 Hoofin' it! tenced to one year in jail and five years of probation. Judge Shuster also ordered Derek C. Matson. 19, to pay $4,000 in fines and costs and $3,162 in restitution. Matson was accused of breaking into the Gilkey Lake Tavem and a home on Gurd Road in March. Th© second in a series of three horse shows designed not only to provide some friendly competitive fun for area equestrians but to help raise funds for the Barry County Fairgrounds* botse showing area takes places on the grounds this Saturday, Juno 4, startlntg at 8:30 a.m. Riders can compete for points at all throe shows. The third la sot for July 2. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS Of YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP BARRY CO., Ml and OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING inside He look the money from the pool tables. I ie acknowledged that he look part in the break-in at the home, but said someone else kicked in the door and earned out the prop­ erty. • A 34-ycar-old Grand Rapids man who pleaded guilty to possessing a bomb in De­ cember was sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation. Bruce W Sharp pleaded guilty to HELP WANTED Congratulations, Graduate! Part-Time Sales Clerk Your community is very proud of you and your accomplishments. Nights and weekends a must. Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply at any Citgo Station in Hastings. We wish you continued success and happiness. We care about you. Sincerely, Office Help wanted 28 to 34 hours a week, includes some Saturdays. Must have good typing, spelling and telephone skills. At least 5 years experience required. Need to be able to work well with the public. Job duties include answering multi-line phone system, filing, data entry. Send resume to: Ad *603, c/o The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given, that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 13,1994 at 7:45 p.m. In the City Hall. Council Chambers to review the Special Assessment Roll on the Downtown Parking Assessment District. Information on the above public hearing is available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Minutes of said meeting will be available for public Inspection at the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or call 616-945-2468 Please include pay requirements. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Pages & Pages i GRADUATION, 1 - 5x7 only $10.00. Pages & Pages pages and pages for... •IN STUDIO PACKAGES...ALL GRADUATING SENIORS! Formal CAP & GOWN studio portrait. A) 2 - 5x7 s.......... .. .........................$10.00 B) 2 - 5x7’s, 8 wallets.............. $12.00 C) I -8x10,2 -5x7’*................ $14.00 D) 4 - 517*1. 8 wallets............... $18.00 E) I - 8x10. 2 - 5x7’s,8 wall..$20.00 JLA£ 2nd 4 Jrd OW CALL TODA H WHITE'S of All Ages pages PHOTOGRAPHY 616 945-3967 COMMONS! BOOK STORE 108 E. State St. Downtown Hastings .4 948-2341 MON 2-7. TUES . WED & THURS 10-5 30. FRt 10-7. SAT 10-5 Pages & Pages I Pages & Pages HI * ■s & is ft �Page 20 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 2. 1994 COUNT NEWS continued... he works with black powder He said be built the bomb because he warned lo make something really loud to set off while deer hunting up north. He said he changed his mind about setting off the bomb, though, and was looking for a safe place to dump it when he was caught with iL • A 24-year-old Battle Creek woman ac­ cused of stealing blank checks and writing a bogus check for SI25 in April pleaded guilty during her arraignment to a charge larceny in a building is punishable by up to four years in prison and a $2,000 fine, or both. Uttering and publishing is punishable by a maximum sentence o.’ 14 years in prison. A June 9 sentencing was set. • A 28-year-old Hastings man accused of breaking into a home on Gurd Road in Oc­ tober and getting another person to commit perjury in December was convicted of bexh counts by a jury tn a week-long tnal last week The jury members found Gary L. Lake guilty of the charges Friday afternoon after deliberating for half a day. Lake then pleaded guilty to a charge that he is a ha­ bitual offender, fourth offense. Lake had been charged with one count of breaking into a building with the intent to commit larceny, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in pnson. and a charge of get­ ting a witness to commit perjury, punish­ able by up to 15 years in prison. The perjury charge arose when l-ake got a witness to falsely testify during a prelim­ inary exam in 56th District Court that I-akc did not break into the heme. The habitual offender, fourth offense, charge could raise the maximum sentences on the charges to life in prison. Sentencing was set for June 23. • A July 18 trial was scheduled for a 31ycar-old Potterville man accused of unlaw­ fully using another person's car in January and being a habitual offender. A July 7 final pre-trial was also i»et for Brent T. Taggart. Taggart is charged with taking the vehi­ cle without intending to steal it. a highcourt misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $ 1.000 fine. He also faces a charge of being a habit­ ual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on the vehicle charge to 15 years in prison. He stood mute to the charges in April and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 17-year-old accused of breaking into a Barry Township home and possessing a stolen safe in March pleaded guilty to one of the charges against him. Jesse J. Barnes pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to receive and conceal stolen property worth more than $100. a felony of larceny in a building Mary C Graham pleaded guilty to steal­ ing the checks from a home as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutors office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of uttering and publishing pending against Graham The prosecutor also agreed to recommend to the court at sentencing that Graham receive no more than a year in jail Graham stood mute to the charge of ut­ tering and publishing and a not guilty plea was entered on her behalf Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 .Miscellaneous Real Estate Wanted CERTIFIED TEACHER WILL TUTOR YOUR elementary age child. Times fill­ ing up fast. Call now 948-3909, NEW HOME FOR SALE Open house Sunday, June Sth, l-5pm. Located between Mlddlev11 le and Hastings, off M-37 on Fairview. 3 bedroom 1 3/4 bath Ranch, Middleville Schools. $92500. 765-3133. WANTED comic books Will buy comics, clean out your attic, will buy old comics or new comics, if you don't collect anymore. 1 will buy whole collections, good prices, pay cash. 945-3801. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 fnr 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Recreation SAILBOAT: 17' Hobby Cat Catamaran, ready to sail. SI50. Call 948-2550 after 3p.m. or 945-9432.___________________ SEA-DOO includes trailer, 2 life jackets, stainless steel impeller, iki rope, lift and cover. $4,650.00 OBO. 616-374-0974 please leave message. Garage Sale BLOCK SALE MANOR DRIVE Middleville. Large vari­ ety of items, furniture, and toys. June 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, from 9 to FOUR FAMILY YARD SALE 27 cu ft chest freezer, 8' sofa, lots of young girt clothes, baby items (girl), lots of misc. June 4th thru llth. 9-8. 618 S. Park, Hastings.____________________ GARAGE SALE June 3rd A 4th, 9 am. to 5 pm. at 9695 108th St., SE_____________________ GOT GOODIES AT AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC FINER teapots and PRE 1'1 Y ones for tea. 4 patterns of BLUE WILLOW DISHES COLORED glass, lovely PICTURES-lndian, modern, religious and old. Free books with purchase. Delton, M-43, 623-8900___________________ RUMMAGE SALE 305 E Grant, Friday only. 9:00-5:00. YARD SALE LOTS OF diffe­ rent items. Open from 10-dark, across from Southeastern, white house, brown trim. 1229 S. Dibble, Hastings. Saturday only. For Sale Automotive 1990 CHEVY S-10 Blazer 4x4. white with blue interior, am/fm cassette, power windows, cruise control, internment wipers, -car de fug. and air conditioning. 948-2484.___________________ *89 CORSICA LOADED $3500. *88 Beretta automatic. $2500. 948-8562. Aiititimal .Irfs UTILITY COMPANY JOBS S8.25-S15.75 per hour, this area. Men and women nccued, no experience necessary. For infor­ mation call 1-219-736-4715, ext U4317 9am-9pm, 7 days. Husiitess Services ADULT FOSTER CARE home has openings. Private pay. Call after 6.00pm. 948-9433 HOMEOWNERS- CASH FAST! -Home and income property-Debt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? Wc can he!p!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured.______ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. PORTABLE ALUMINUM WELDING large or small jobs, boats and ma..ne equipment welcome. 623-3926 or 721-8702. A RS. Manufacturing______________ SPRAY PAINTING aluiminum siding, roofs, barns, etc. Randion Hesteriy, 945-2545. TIDY HOME C1.EANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rales. Free esti­ mates. Insured. Randson Hester ly, 945-2545._______________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, wc leave your yard clean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. WELDING AND MACHINE »'.'ORK Bobcat and end loader buckets rebuilt and repaired. 623-3926 or 721-8702. A.RS Manufacturing.______________ WET BASEMENT? Stop leaks permanently. Free estimates. All Service, 1-800-968-5406. i or Salt RANK RUN GRAVEL, fill dirt, and top soil, delivered or in your pick-up. 948-4278 leave message.____________________ DECK FOR SALE 10X12 with side seating. Made of Wolmanized lumber, ready to load on your truck or trailer. Phone 945-9747.___________________ IRISES FOR SALE: Many Beautiful varieties. 1899 Wood ruff Rd., Hastings.___________ PIANO FOR SALE: Wanted, responsible party to take on small monthly payments on console piano. See locally. Call 800-635-7611. Lost <S I'ound LOST 10 INCH LIGHT BROWN STUFFED ANIMAL PUPPY AT RIVER­ SIDE CEMETERY ON MEMORIAL DAY. VERY SPECIAL FRIEND. IF FOUND, PLEASE CALL 948-2363. Help Wanted CAMP COOK YMCA, Camp Manitou-Im on Barlow Lake is looking for an assistant cook for summer camp; experience help­ ful; flexible hours Call camp at S91-9160 and leave a message. COOKS, WAITRESSES AND DISHWASHERS positions available, full a/or part-time. Please apply at Bob's Grill and Restaurant, Hastings, or Bob's Family Restaurant, Lake Odessa._____________ FULL TIME POSITION OPEN: Glass installer. Call 945-5085 or stop in for applica­ tion, Burkey Sales A Service, 218 N. Jefferson, Hastings. HELP WANTED: PART­ TIME SALES CLERK Nights and weekends a must. Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply at any Citgo Station in Hastings Thank You THE FAMILY OF Malcolm Robinson ujnt to thank every­ one far their support since his passing. The Girrbach Funeral Home for their kind and compassinate help. Pastor Dan Greybill for his very moving service. For the many cards, floral offerings, kind words and food brought in. To the people of Hastings Free Methodist Church for the lovely luncheon prepared for after the service Also Dan Greybill and Ruth Payne for their beatiful music and singing. Edith Robinson Karen and Tom Chaffee and families Kathleen and Max Haight and families Steve and Beth Robinson and families Janet and Larry Blessing and family Judy and Ric laJoye and family Mike and Jeanninc Robinson and family Dick and Pam Robinson and family Linda and Jeff Magoon and family Uniques <£ Collectibles BUYING-OLD POST­ CARDS, antique buttons. Phone 948-4094. Hastings.__________ HASTINGS CHRYSLER WILL BUY COMICS Have old comics in your attics or just don't collect any more? I will buy single comics even whole collections. Good prices, pay cash. 945-3801. Plymouth • Dodge • Jeep • Eagle Sales Person Wanted Sell our exciting new cars, trucks and vans and used vehicles Great pay (commission), good benefits with paid vacation. Sales experience preferred but will train on the job. See Dave Ackett 1455 W State St.. Hastings • NOTICE • Carlton Township Notice is hereby given that the proposed budget for Carlton Township for 1994-95 fiscal year will be submitted for considera­ tion at public hearing. The proposed budget is available for inspection at the Township Hall at 85 Welcome Rd.. Hastings, Ml on Monday. June 6, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The public hearing will be held Monday, June 13 at 7:30 p.m. Immediate following the public hearing a special township board meeting will be held to consider adoption of the 1994-95 fiscal budget. Dietary Assistant Part-time, includes weekends, various shifts. Willing to train. Apply at... Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd. Hastings, Michigan 49058 Phone 945-5990 Wilma Daniels Carlton Twp. Clerk punishable by up to 2 1/2 years in prison or a $1,250 fine, or both He pleaded guilty as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prose, Jtor agreed to drop a charge that Barnes broke into the Gurd Road borne. That charge is punishable by a maximum of 15 years in prison. Barnes told the court during his plea that one of his friends broke into the borne and stole a safe. He said the friend brought the safe to him and told him be would give him something if he opened up the safe. He said ne opened the safe, but did not get anything. Sentencing was scheduled for June 9. • A pair of July 25 trials wac set for a 32-year-oId Hastings man accused of de­ livering drugs in August. July 14 final pre-trials were also set in the cases against William J. Chrysler. In one case, Chrysler is charged with de­ livering marijuana, which carries a maxi­ mum sentence of four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of conspiring to deliver marijuana, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $12,000 fine, or both. Chrysler is charged in the other case with delivering methamphetamine, a charge punishable by up to seven years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. He stood mute to the charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. The court will reportedly decide which case to proceed with when the trial time comes. • A 23-year-old Muir man convicted of stealing a car in August was sentenced to a year in jail and three years of probation. Marvin D. Baird II was also ordered to pay $ 1.165 in restitution. Baird pleaded guilty in March to unlaw­ fully driving away the car as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Baird broke into the car to steal property worth more than $5 and a CUSTOMER SERVICE, full­ time positions available, starting at $420Jweek, company training provided, no experience neces­ sary, benefits, profit sharing, call between 11am 5pm, 948-8456. i - (EOE, ----------------------------------- charge that Baird was in possession of a stolen radar detector worth less than $100. The prosecutor also agreed to recom­ mend during sentencing that Baird receive no more than one year in jail on the car theft charge. Baird told the court during his plea thai he was coming home alter going out drink­ ing when be saw a car alongside the road The keys were in the car. he said, so he drove it away • A 19-year-old Hickory Comers man accused of resisting a police officer in February pleaded guilty to that and another charge against him. Sean D. Smith pleaded guilty to a charge of resisting and obstructing the officer, a high-coun misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in pnson or a $1,000 fine He also pleaded guilty to a charge of at­ tempted malicious destruction of police property, which is also a high-coun mis­ demeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $ 1.000 fine, or txxh Smith also agreed to plead guilty to a charge of aggravated assault m 56»h Dis­ trict Court He pleaded guilty to the charges as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of malicious destruction of police property, a felony punishable by a maximum of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both Smith told the court during his plea that he and a fnend got in a scuffle with arxxher man who said they drove their car through his yard. He said the police showed up and he physically resisted arrest by the officers. After he was subdued and put in the pa­ trol car. he kicked the inside of the car. causing some damage, he said. Sentencing was scheduled for June 1 POLICE BEAT: Stereo equipment stolen from vehicle YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — More than $1,500 worth of stereo equipment was stolen from a vehicle the night of May 17. deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs office report The vehicle was parked in front of a pizza restaurant on Chief Noonday Road. Stolen was a CD player, a pair of speakers and an amplifier. Newspaper box stolen DELTON — A $100 newspaper vending box was stolen last week from the front of the Ellie s Place restaurant on Wall Lake Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The box was taken sometime Monday or Tuesday. May 23 and 24. deputies said The box reportedly was not chained down Delton teen hurt in crash with tree PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. — A 16-year-old Delton resident was hurt Sunday. May 22, when he hit a tree off Norris Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Robert J. Trader was driving south on Norris near Three Mile Road at 6:27 a.m. when he drove off the east side of the road and hit a tree, deputies said. Trader s van then rolled over onto its roof in the middle of Norris Road, they said. Trader told deputies he did not remember the accident and might have fallen asleep the wheel He was taken to Pennock Hospital where be was treated and released. Hastings residents charged with auto break in HASTINGS TWP. — A pair of Hastings residents were arrested Monday. May 23, on charges of larceny from a motor vehicle. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Troopers said Peter L. Smith, 17, of 3271 E. Sager Road, and Allen L. Steele, 20. of 2715 S. Bedford Road, were caught taking some speakers from two cars parked in back of a home on South Bedford Road. The pair said they were only going to borrow the speakers and did not think the owner would mind. They were arraigned Tuesday. May 24. on charges of breaking into the automobiles. A $1,000 personal recognizance bond was set in each case. Hastings man charged with drunk driving HASTINGS — A 40-year-old Hastings man was arrested Monday evening on a charge of drunk driving, second offense. Hastings City Police said. Officers said they spotted the man speeding north on Broadway at about 8:18 p.m. When they pulled the man over, they smelled U»e odor of alcohol coming from him and his car. police said. Th:y also said he had slurred speech and bloodshot and glassy eyes Officers said the man had a blood alcohol level of .20 percent A 10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Vermontville girl injured in pickup crash MAPLE GROVE TWP. — A 15-year-old Vermontville girl was hurt Tuesday. March 24, when the pickup truck she was riding in went out of control and hit another car. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Wayne W. Moore. 16. of 7551 Hager Road, Nashville was driving the truck south on Curtis Road near Bivens Road al 4:30 p.m.. troopers said. Moore told troopers he was driving at an excessive rate of speed and was in the center of the road. He said that as be was cresting a hill, be became concerned about meeting an oncoming vehicle and decided to slow down As he applied his brakes, however, he lost control of the truck and it began skidding sideways on the gravel road, troopers said. They said that while the truck was sliding downhill, it «wung around and went off the right side of the road, flipped up a small embankment and hit another vehicle parked at a used car lol. Jasmine M. Harvath, of 632 N. Mason Road, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown to the driver's side of the car and injured. She was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released Moore was ticketed for careless driving and driving too fast, troopers said. Boat and motors stolen from campground YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report a $1,000 boat and two motors worth $700 were stolen from the Gun Lake Campground last week. The victim told deputies he last saw the boat and motors when he went to bed at 11:15 p.m. on Monday. May 23. He said he found the boat missing at about 2:30 a m. the next morning. Criminal sex charges filed against Hastings man RUTLAND TWP — A 42-ycar-old Hastings man was arrested Sunday on charges of molesting three young girls in May. Michigan Slate Police at the Hastings post report. Damon L. Kosbar, of 1375 S. Wall Lake Road, was arraigned May 31 on four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and three counts of second degree criminal sexual conduct. District Court officials said. Kosbar is accused of fondling and sexually penetrating the girls, who range m age from 10 to 13 years old. A $150,000 cash bond w as placed on Kosbar. Two area teens charged with auto break ins IRVING TWP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report they arrested two area I teenagers Tuesday morning on charges of breaking into automobiles and possessing I stolen property The 18-year-old men were arrested at about 5 am after deputies stopped their vehicle I at the intersection of Airport and Solomon roads Deputies said that when they checked inside the teen’s vehicle, they found a large I amount of car stereo equipment, some of which had been stolen from automobiles I around Barry County that night. jj The other stereo equipment tn the car has not been reported stolen at this time. I deputies said. J They said they had received a call a few minutes before the traffic stop about two I people trying to break into a vehicle on West State Road. J The teens will reportedly be charged with breaking into an automobile, attempting to I break into an automobile and receiving and concealing stolen property. ;• Deputies asked anyone with any additional information or reports of stolen property I over this weekend to contact the Barry County Sheriffs Department. I; � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-06-09.pdf 9d11a55e83972ec8ccc1f272a1520f0c PDF Text Text School elections Carlton residents set for Monday oppose business AAA director placed on leave See Page 3 See Page 3 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 kt i. HASTINGS. Ik ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. JUNE 9. 1994 VOtUME 140. NO 16 News Briefs Alumni banquet will be Saturday The 107th annual Hastings High School Alumni Banquet Saturday even­ ing will include tours of the old high school, now the middle school and Cen­ tral Elementary earlier in the day. The lours will be conducted from 1 to 2:30 p.m. The banquet will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the high school cafeteria. Elsie Sage will present the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Responses will be given by Travis Williams, representing the 1994 graduating class; Steven L. Reid for the Class of 1969; Don Haywood for the Class of 1944 and Dennis McIntyre for the Class of 1934 Father's Day car show to be June 19 Chariton Park’s 13th annual Father's Day car show and swap meet will be held from 8 a.tn. to 5 p.m. Sunday. June 19. More than 1.000 street rods, customs, street machines, special interest vehicles, pick-up trucks, pro-street, anti­ ques and classics from 1980 and earlier will be displayed throughout the historic village. * Visitors can listen to oldies, admire the cars and vote for their favorite. A Spectators* Choice trophy will be award­ ed to the owner of the most admired. Other awards will be for Top Five Customs. Top Five Restored Vehicles. Club Participation. Long Distance and "Mr. Street Rodder of the Year." Car exhibitors will have a chance for cash prizes, and dash plaques will be given for the first 1.200 cars. The swap meet will feature more than 160 vendors and will offer hard-to-find auto parts, a flea market and craft items. The historic village also will be open, with activities from days gone by. as will the swimming beach. Admission for participants, which in­ cludes all passengers, is S10 per car. No trailered vehicles will be allowed. General admission will be S4 for adults and $1 for children 5 through 15 years of age. Legislative Coffee slated for June 13 The next Legislative Coffee session will be held at 8 a.m. Monday. June 13. at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings State Senator Jack Welborn. Sate Rep. Bob Bender and Third District Congressman Vem Ehlers will be on hand to discuss issues and to deal with any problem constituents may want to bring up. The Legislative Coffee series, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, is open to the public. Post office plans to show appreciation The Hastings Post Office is joining others across the state in setting a. ide to­ day, Thursday. June 9. as Customei Ap­ preciation Day. Postmaster Joyce Bender said. "The postal service is continually making im­ provements throughout the year to the services we provide. Many if these changes are a direct result of our customers' suggestions. Therefore, we wanted to let our customers know that we sincerely appreciate their patronage, and what better way to do this than through the impact of a statewide Customer Appreciation Day.'' Bender said some postal employees are baking cookies and other goodies for visitors All postal customers are en­ couraged to stop in for refreshments and gifts representing a small token of ap­ preciation for their business. Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on page 2 PRICE 25’ Judge Shuster to retire next year by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster announced in a Liter *o Gov. John Engler dated June 1 that be will be stepping down as the county’s Circuit Court judge at the beginning of next February. Shuster, who has served on the Circuit Court bench for 12 years, said that be would have two more years of his six-year term to serve at the time of his retirement. A replacement judge will be appointed by the governor to finish his term, he said. The judge said he announced his retirement early to give the Judicial Qualifications Committee a chance to do its work and recommend a replacement for the governor to appoint. “My hope was ... there would be no gap in having a permanent judge here.” Shuster said. Shuster said he decided to step down because he will be 66 years old by the time he retires. He has experienced having a law practice and being a judge, and now he wants to "experience the enjoyment of retirement," he said. He has no specific plans for retirement other than taking the whole week to do the things he usually “crams into the weekend." He and his wife. Posey, plan to stay in Barry County, he said. Shuster was first appointed tr .he bench in 1982 to finish up the last two years of out­ going Circuit Judge Richard Robinson's term. He was Gov. William Milliken's last judicial appointment. The judge was elected to the bench twice on his own. as well. Shuster said he came to the bench after 30 years of law practice in the hope that he could be a benefit to the court system and society. He said it has beer, a privilege to share the responsibility of holding criminals responsible for their behavior. "I like to feel I have made some contribution." he said. The judge said he has enjoyed the responsibility and honor of serving on the bench and has always felt grateful for the support the people of the county have shown him through the years. Fie said his life has been filled with many good things and he feels "very lucky.” The judge said he is also proud of the development of the relatively new conference method for resolving divorce and custody matters that he has had a hand in creating. Shuster said the method is a departure from more common court action in such cases, but other courts in the state are beginning to use it. Judge Richard M. Shuster, of Barry County's Circuit Court, announced recently that he win be retiring from the bench at the beginning of next February after 12 years of service. Gov. Engler will visit . Middleville Officers and Investigators from the Michigan Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility look over the damage to the helicopter which crash landed on the Hastings Country Clubs 17th fairway, Saturday. Copter crashes at Country Club by TX. Stenzribarton Sports Department A Michigan Army National Guard heli­ copter crashed ai the Fiastings Country Club Friday night. The pilot and co-pilot, Cape. John Swan­ son and 2nd Lt. Glcndon Worrell, suffered only minor cuts and bruises in the accident, according to Lt. Col. Brian Downey, state public affairs officer for the Army and Air National Guard. The two are assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard Aviation Support Facility in Grand Ledge. The helicopter, a UH-1 "Huey" was on a normal cross-county training exercise. Downey said, when the craft experienced engine problems and had to make an emer­ gency landing. “They sent out a mayday and the bird (other helicopter) that was flying with them came back to look for the downed heli­ copter," Downey said. He added that the men in the second heli­ copter arrived at the course to check on the welfare of their fellow pilots. Witnesses said they heard the copters go­ ing over, but didn't see the actual crash. Fred Jacobs said his wife first noticed the helicopters flying low near his home, about a mile from the crash site. “We were talking to some friends (outside) and my wife said she thought the (crew in the helicopter) were throwing out firecrackers or something." He said the two craft seemed abnormally low and the one that crashed was acting “funny." He said he saw them circle once and didn't sec the second helicopter on the second pass. The two guardsmen were given physicals after the crash by the unit's flight surgeon and they returned to flight status. The craft was disassembled and removed on one of the unit's flatbed tractor-trailer rigs5unday morning. An investigation of the cause of the crash is being conducted by members of the Army Aviation Safety Center from Fort Rucker. Ala., and a helicopter engine expert from Corpus Christi. Texas. "They (the pilots) deserve a lot of credit." Downey said, "for putting the bird down, without killing anyone after losing power like they did." by Margaret Fowler Sra# Writer Michigan Governor John Engler will visit the Middleville Rotary Club meeting Tues­ day. June 14. The governor’s visit to the Middle Villa for a 12.15 p.m. meeting came as a surprise to Rotary President Louis Shoemaker when be got word on Wednesday. Though there is already another program planned on “Investments in lhe Nation of Russia." Shoemaker expects that the gover­ nor also will speak. "We really expect a crowd." he said, "even with such short notice." The Middleville Club is inviting any Hastings Rotarians to join them on Tuesday. Shoemaker also expects that other local, government officials will be in attendance A press release issued from the governor's office said that the Barry County visit will be his fourth, part of fulfilling his pledge to visit each of Michigan's 83 counties every year Engler met with the public at the County Scat Restaurant in Hastings, toured the Brad­ ford White Company in Middleville, met with the public at Nashville Village Hall and stop­ ped by the Catholic Parish House in Nashville during his 1991 visit. During his 1992 visit to Barry County, he took part in a student assembly at the Heritage Hills Bible School in Assyria, and met with the public at the Heritage Hills Baptist Church in Assyria and at lhe Delton Vilalgc and Barry Township Hall in Delton The governor loured Flcxfab Horizons In­ ternational in Hastings and met with the public al the Im manual Episcopal Church in Hastings in 1993 Board upholds decision to fire Gates by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Tse Barry County Board of Commissioners voted 5-3 Fnday after a bearing to uphold the firing of Planning and Zoning Director John Gales. It didn't make any difference that six people, including local government officials and a school board president, spoke in support of Gates or that several letters were received commending him or that Gates himself spoke for more than an hour in his own defense. Not one of his opponents on the County Board of Commissioners was swayed. Gates was fired last month by the same vote. Commissioners Mark Doster. Sandy James and Lew Newman voted against firing Gales both limes. Because the board did not reverse its vote. Gales said afterwards. "I think they (commissioners) have voted to affirm their own inappropriate actions. They have voted to support the alteration and modification of employee evaluations and all sorts of unethical activities, and I feel sorry for the employees of this county because they have no protection ai all." Gates said there is a “probability" that he will take legal action against the board. Gates' two years of volunteer service as director of the Barry County County Animal Shelter precipitated his termination from the planning and zoning post. Gates was in charge of the shelter from September 1990 to September 1992. Five of the seven commissioners at that time "begged" him to lake lhe shelter responsibilities four years ago. Gates said last week. Gates said he decided to do it because he wanted to make a contribution. During his unpaid tenure at lhe shelter while he was still handling full time duties of planning and zoning director. Gates said he worked about 50 to 60 hours per week At the lime of his finng. the board alleged that Gales allowed jokes and talk about sex to pervade the atmosphere at the shelter. The other allegation is that Gates and Julie Mitchell, who was the chief animal control officer at the time, had a personal relationship that had a negative impact on the work place The board said Gates' dismissal was based on both of those allegations, which were made during an investigation last year of past operations at the County Animal Shelter. See GATES continued page 6 Gov. John Engler �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 Delton has ballot proposals to consider Two area districts will have school board contests J-Ad Graphics News Sen ice Two school districts in Barry County will have races for seats on the Board of Educa­ tion in the annual school elections next Monday. Hastings and Delton will have competi­ tion. but elections in Maple Valley, Lake­ wood and Thomapple Kellogg are expected to be rather quiet, with no opposition to the names that will appear on the ballot. Delton also will have ballot issues to deal with. In Hastings, incumbent Larry Haywood will seek a third four-year term and he will be joined on the ballot by newcomers Thomas Groos and Michael Hubert. Bob Casey decided not seek re-election after serving one term. Delton will see a three-way race for one scat, but one of the candidates will be a write-in. Appearing on the ballot will be Elizabeth Mattson and Craig Hannar. The write-in will be Shanxi E. Boyle. Incumbent Paul Skinner is stepping down after one four-year term on the board. Incumbent John Krolik and newcomer Michael D Hamilton are seeking seats on the school board al Maple Valley. They will be the only names on the ballot. Incumbent Ted Spoelstra, who also is Nashville Village President, chose not to seek re-election. Running unopposed m the Thomapple Kellogg district will be newcomers David Smith and Kim Sclleck. They will replace incumbents Donald Williamson and Wanda Hum. Williams on decided not to run again after serving on the board for 20 years. In Lakewood. Curtis Johnson, a one-term incumbent, is the only candidate on the bal­ lot. The polls will be open in the school dis­ tricts from 7 a m. to 8 p tn. Monday. The following is a sketch of the school board races: Hastings One board scat will be determined, with News Briefs: Chamber to offer patriotic bunting The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce is selling patriotic cloth buntings to enhance the downtown ■ Streetscape'’ project The red. ^hitc and blue buntings, which measure three by six feet, arc sturdy and weather resistant, said Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Manshum She added that lhe chamber hopes local residents and businesses will hand the buntings for special occasions, such as Hag Day. the Fourth of July. Summerfest. Veterans Day and Memorial Day Each bunting costs $30 They may be obtained by stopping in at the chamber office. 118 E Court St.. Hastings, by calling 945-2454 or by contacting one of lhe co-chairwomen of the project. Jean Chase at Miller Real Estate or De Lane Schantz of DeLane's Design and Type Substance abuse workshops planned Barry County Substance Abuse Ser­ vices will present a summer learning workshop scries to provide practical in­ formation about substance abuse issues. Each of the five informal one-hour workshops will focus on a topic related to chemical dependency or addiction. They will be held every ocher Thurs­ day morning, from 8 to 9 a m., beginn­ ing today. June 9. with the topic. 'Substance Abuse in Cur Community " Others will be "Signs and Symptoms of Chemical Dependency" June 23. '’Co­ dependency Another Concern" July 7. •Treatment Options and Access" July 21 and ' Relapse Prevention: Staying Sober " All of the sessions will be in the new Barry County Courts &. Law Building m the first floor all-purpose room Coffee break refreshments will be provided There is no cost and the public is invited. For more information, call 948-4866 from 8am noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. weekdays Red Cross supper, tie contest slated The Barry County chapter of the American Red Ctoss w ill have a pancake ■.upper and "ugly lie contest" from 5 to 7pm Tuesday. June 14. at the local Knights of Columbus Hall. Cost will be S3 for adults. Si for children under 12 and kids under 2 can eat free Sugar free syrup will be available for diabetics. The ugly tie contest, which will be conducted during the supper, will be judged by Orvin Moore, chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places Tickets for the supper and ugly tic contest can be purchased from any member of the local Red Cross Board of Directors, from Neil's Advanced Com­ mercial Printers. WBCH of from the Begg's Farmers Insurance Group office. Proceeds from the event will go to the local chapter of the Red Cross three area men vying fix the four-year posi­ tion. There are no millage questions on the ballot. The incumbent is Larry Haywood. 47. who has been on the 1 tastings Board of Edu­ cation for 12 years. Haywood said he thinks Hastings is a great community, with its schools the focal point of the community But he also believes that even the best schools have to be working toward im­ provement because "if you're not going for­ ward. you're not gaining." Haywood, a farmer. talked about school finances, saying that Proposal A probably will not deliver what it promises. "Well cope just fine the first year, the fol­ lowing year we will tend to run (further) behind than if we were funded the old way." he said. "The sad thing is the voters think we re forever out of the millage business, and that not true for Hastings, unless the voters are willing to accept lower standards in their schools. As a board member. I'm not willing to accept lower standards." Asked about several current issues. Hay­ wood said the recent legislation affecting teacher's ability to strike may give the board a slight advantage: "but it's not an unfair ad­ vantage. It puts teachers in the same labor condition as the rest of society." On censorship, he said he would support taking an offensive book from the library, but only after a full school committee re­ view. On prayer in school, he said. "I believe in the separation of church and state, but if stu­ dents want to do something on their own. I believe the board should not get in their way." The biggest challenge he sees is "trying to continue to improve the schools, given the funding we're facing. Another challenge is we re out of space." He said he thinks the school system will be served well by whoever wins, and said Solid waste panel to meet The Barry County Sold Waste Plann­ ing Committee will have its next meeting at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. June 15. in the Commissioners' Chambers of the county courthouse The public is invited to attend Parent Nutwork to meet Monday The Hastings Area Parent Network will have a meeting for all parents of high school students at 7 p.m. Monday in the Hastings High School library. Included on the agenda will be a discussion of planning and youth ac­ tivities over the summer Dulcimer music set at Showcase An evening of dulcimer music, featur­ ing Sun Pierce and Friends, will be held at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase al Arby 's Restaurant Joining Pierce will be Bill and Neva Cordray. Dick and Ten Jacoby. Tom Reed and Bill Trosky Seating ai the Showcase will be on a first-come, first-served basis Scheduled for upcoming Showcase programs are Hayden Carath June 16 and Rem Wall on June 23 Magic show to help area senior citizens The public is invited to a magic show at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday. June 15. at Central Auditorium in Hastings to benefit the home delivered meals pro­ gram for senior citizens in Barry County The show will be produced by a pro­ fessional company. Twilight Produc­ tions of Georgia, featuring Dorian Blake and Las Vegas-style magic, with lights, lasers and smoke The show is one of two fund-raisers held annually by the Barry County Com mission on Aging The other is the •’Miles for Meals" walkathon Tammy Pennington, director of the Barry County Commission on Aging, said about 30.000 home delivered meals will be served to some 250 senior citizens in the county this year. The fund-raisers, she said, help pay for meals not covered by state and federal grants 'Montage' wins state competition The Lakewoixl High School student newspaper '•The Montage" has won 11 individual writing and layout awards at the Michigan Interscholastic Press Association Sprng Awards Conference The 11 awards included three first places, three seconds, two thirds and four honorable mentions In the overall competition. ' The Mon­ tage" won the Award of Excellence in the Spartan Competition, which represents second place overall The students who won awards were Travis Posschn. Ellen Hickey. Rob Weiland. Elizabeth Smith. Andy Secor and Lon Scobey Four 1993 graduates. Kclsea Habeckcr. Dencll McCaul. Jen­ nifer Ditto and foreign exchange student Sanja Uzelec. also were winners m the competition Thomas Groos both his opponents are worthy candidates He also said he appreciates the community interaction with schools "The community is heavily involved with lots of volunteers, lots of people willing to serve on committees. No matter how gixxl we are. we really want to work to make it better." Haywood and his wife. Ellen, arc the par­ ents of Amy. a teacher in the Lakewood school system; Mau. currently al Western Michigan University*. Luke tust graduated from Hastings High School and Iraiking forward to entering Michigan State Univer­ sity: and Marc, who will enter eighth grade this fall Mike Hubert. 40. is information systems support director with Fclpausch Food ('en­ ters. He and his wife, Rohm, are the parents of Kevin. 17. Brian. 15. and Laura. 12 Hubert feels that Proposal A "provides a more equitable way to finance education. It is essential that we provide a more equitable education if wc are to provide equal oppor­ tunities for all students." "Education is the key to move students into tomorrow's higher tech jobs.' he said. Education will also help keep them away from government assistance and help pre­ vent them from becoming part of America s working poor. " he added. r bout teacher strikes. Hubert said he fa­ vors limiting the right for teachers to strike. "When teachers go on strike, they arc holding our children ransom until their de­ mands arc met. There arc several equitable ways to solve tfisputes between teachers and adninistratorsAfl1 our'local schdul board could sit across the table widi local teachers and discuss what is best for the students of Hastings, many problems would be dissi­ pated. Teachers' unions have grown so large and so powerful that you are dealing with a large political entity sometimes nxxe wor­ ried about setting precedents than providing quality education with equitable pay * Hubert said he favors a certain amount of censorship, feeling that "there arc definitely books, magazines and films that are not ap­ propriate for students. The difficulty is in determining where that line should be drawn " On the issue of pray er in schools, he said. "I am not adverse to prayer in public schools. I am against forcing students to participate. We have managed to keep God in our nation's pledge of allegiance, we should be able to keep God in our public schools. "A community is judged as much by its school system as any other factor In order for I tastings to continue to thrive we need to continue to provide an exceptional school system. We need to provide this exceptional school district as cost effectively as possible. "I am personally convinced that the resi­ dents of Hastings are willing to provide ad­ ditional fiscal support for our school district To approve additional taxes, residents need to be assured that the money currently pro­ vided is being spent w isely." Hubert said. Thomas Groos. 37. is president of the Viking Corporation He and his wife. Lisa, have two children ages 7 and 10 Groos was asked the same quest tons as the other candidates On Proposal A. Groos said. "I was in favor of lYoposal A because it was graxl for Hastings and good for the entire state. It lessened our dependence upon lhe property tax and boosted our funding per student in Hastings. One drawback I see is lhe fact that investment for new facilities must still he raised through local nullage elections, but wc have to remember that our property taxes have been cut considerably Groos supports the separation of church and slate, but believes a moment of silent contemplation without direction from teach­ ers meets the n< cd "The students could seek guidance from their parents as to how utilize this time.' he said. On censorship, he said first there must be a definition of what censorship means "I believe we must have standards of de­ cency. for without any reference points of what is acceptable and what is not. our soci­ ety degrades Censorship for the sake of moral decency makes sense Censorship that is politically motivated does not." he said Groos calls the law dealing with teacher strikes a non-event He pointed out that the civil Rights Department, the Michigan Employee Relations Commission and the Michigan Public Empi nee Relations Act still "protect teachers r.:hts making it virtu­ ally impossible to dismiss someone without tust cause Michael Hubert Larry Haywood "The real issue is one of trust and when a strike occurs, it means trust is gone Wc need to establish a trust between teachers, administrators, parents and students that wc are willing to subvert our agendas to lhe greater one of educating our children." he said. "I think that in terms of bang for the buck we get more quality out of our school system than many that spend lots more money "1 want to be involved m the school board because I am passionate about the value of education I have no agenda except to do whatever it takes to improve our system. I feel that I can bnng to the board some of the skills that arc necessary to succeed in busi­ ness today: a commitment to continuous im­ provement and the ability to try new ideas even if they shake up lhe status quo The world is changing rapidly and our schools have to chinge along with it." "We must focus on improving education and avoid lhe distraction of other peripheral issues that always seem to be associated with public schools." Groos said. Delton An operating millage proposal affecting non-homestead property is one of the ballot questions. The proposal seeks an 18-mill in­ crease for 10 years from owners of busi­ nesses. second homes, cottages, etc in the district. The recently passed statewide Proposal A requires each school district to return to its voters to ask for the 18-mill levy on busi­ nesses and other non-homestead properties (This docs not affect "homestead" home­ owners*). If the millage is approved, district home­ owners will pay only the new six-mill rale, as will the owners of most farm lands. During the campaign to pass Proposal A. proponents made much of the six-mill cap on homestead property taxes, but usually failed to mention that businesses must be taxed 24 mills (lhe 18-mill increase plus the six-mill base) in order for the schools to re­ ceive their new full pcr-pupil foundation funding from the state. Because voters did not expect to vote on local operating millages after the passage of Proposal A. many people around the state wrongly believe that the additional 18 mills will affect all properties. Though businesses will have to pay the 18-mill increase, if approved, they will still have a tax cut with the full 24-mill levy. That's because pnor to proposal A. the oper­ ating school millage in Delton was 35.086 mills, said Superintendent Dean McBeth. The other Delton ballot proposal asks vot­ ers to allow Delton Kellogg Schools to bor­ row up to S2.9 million and issue general obligation unlimited lax bonds to erect, fur­ nish and equip additions to the elementary school: partially remodel and re-cqutp the elementary school: partially remodel and partially rc-cquip the high school building; and develop and improve playgrounds, ten­ nis courts, athletic fields and sites. The current debt retirement millage levy for Delton fix past projects is 1.8 mills and if the new bonding is approved. McBeth said the debt levy would remain at a maximum of I 8 mills School officials plan to accom­ plish that by restructuring the district s cur­ rent debt levy and rolling it into one loan with the new debt. Until all financing costs arc known, no length of the debt retirement levy has been determined McBeth said the current debt expires in 2002 and that several estimates have been made fix the combined new bond­ ing and balance of lhe current debt One projected pay-off date is 20! 1 and another is 2015 If approved, the financing probably would not be done until November to reduce inter­ est costs. McBeth said. Bids probably would be sought in January or February. lhe target dale for completion of the projects is August 1995 The cstim. i.’d costs for the bonding im­ provements ,als $2,818,384 plus interest and architei al fees lower elementary. This would promote heat efficiency and conservation. The old system leaks • Plumbing also needs to be replaced in lhe upper (older section) elementary, which still has 1936 pipes. That improvement would cost about S18.575. • Installing new controls and replacing the 20-year-old air handling equipment al the high school is dated to cost about $210,000. Those improvements would enhance energy conservation and efficiency and improve comfort levels, sctxxil officials said. • Instructional and suppixt equipment and furniture needs arc estimated at $365,035 to furnish the new addition, replace outdated equipment, buy new equipment and furniture and audio-visual equipment. • Costs to improve parking lots. roadways, the playing field and make site improvement will be about $190,000 According to school officials, those projects would improve safety, poor drainage and overall poor con­ ditions • Elementary dining commons improve­ ment is lagged at approximately $15,000 to enhance aesthetics in the basement room, drainage and acoustics. • An elevator fix the upper elementary also is needed to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act at a cost of about $160,000 • Required fees, surveys and testing for all the new and improvement projects are pegged at about S130.000. • Sewer hookup, a required expenditure, will amount to about $275,000. • For needed program expansion in the high school, the cost to convert locker bays to classroom space is estimated at $20,000. • About $81,225 is needed for a contin­ gency fund pertaining to lhe projects. In an attempt to help readers know how the candidates think. The Banner asked each candidate nine questions, some dealing with situations thsi have arisen in neighboring districts so voters can have some idea how • The na.Uition for the elementary would inch ’< eight new classrooms and an all purpose room for approximately $915,789 The addition is needed to reduce student-to-teacher ratios, provide for growth in lhe elementary and program additions, ac­ cording to school officials • Technology and instruction equipment would account for about $306,560 and en­ hance communications, instructional assis­ tance and better prepare students fix the fu­ ture. school officials said • Approximately $1 31.200 would be used to convert steam io hot water heat in the these candidates would respond if lhe issues surfaced in Delton. Craig P. Hannar. 46, of 1199 S. Wall Lake Road, said he is a cemetery representative al Fbn Custer National Cemetery. He is mak­ ing his first bid for a school board scat. His children are Nicholas Hannar, 13, and Ashley Hannar. 12. Hannar said he has a bachelor of science degree in interpersonal communications and is certified in elementary education, kinder­ garten through ninth grades. Elected offices he has held include serving on lhe board of directors for the National Congress for Men and Children; and being the Southwest Michigan Director for Equal Rights for Men. Hannar said he is a life member of lhe Disabled American Veterans and has held lhe post of chaplain. He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Hannar noted that he was selected "Father of the Year" by the Fathers for Equal Rights of America. He said his recent community and volun­ teer activities have included teaching Sunday School at St. Stephen's for five years and serving as chairman for pancake breakfasts at lhe church for six years. Hannar is a member of the Wall I-akc As­ sociation anil the Moose where he serves on several committees on children and sports. 1 le supports the braiding proposal that will appear on Delton's ballot. "We are in need of additional space for our children. We need the updates in computers fix our children to be competitive." Hannar said. He, however, is against the 18-mill in­ crease for non-homestead property, includ­ ing businesses. "This is totally unfair and businesses will have to pass on the costs to their customers, making Michigan busi­ nesses too costly and let in competition from other states," Hannar believes. Regarding the recently passed state law on teachers' strikes and collective bargaining rights and whether creationism should be taught in school. Hannar said, he does not know enough about those issues to make an informed decision. On the topic of prayer, he said, "this needs to be put back in the schools." Pertaining to his feelings on banning cer­ tain books in the school library if such an is­ sue surfaced. Hannar said. "I have fought for this country and have seen men die to main­ tain our freedoms. If a person doesn't like a certain book, don't read it’" He said he believes that sex education should be taught in the schools. He hopes voters will elect him to lhe school board because "I have tireless energy See CANDIDATES, continued page 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 — Page 3 Dealership's proposed move has Carlton residents upset by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Carlton Township residents along Nonh Broadway oppose a local implement dealer­ ship's plans to relocate the business io an 80acre farm at lhe southeast comer of M-43 and Welcome Road Thomapple Valley Equipment is planning to move its facilities from its current Bed­ ford Road location to the new site in order to cxpsnd the business. The property along M-43 is zoned for agricultural and residential use. and the dealership has had to ask the Barry County Planning and Zoning Commission to rezone 10 ac;es in the northwest comer of the property for commercial use. The Planning Commission is considering the request and a public hearing on the mat­ ter has been scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Thurs­ day. June 16. in the County Annex Room. The Planning and Zoning Commission will make a recommendation to the Barry County Board of Commissioners whether rezoning should be approved or not. The re­ zoning must be approved by the County Board before the dealership can go ahead with lhe move. Marty Amon, the business manager of Fillmore Equipment, which owns Thomap­ ple Valley Equipment, said Fillmore was asked to expand its operations by lhe John Deere company. Other John Deere dealers in Lake Odessa and Caledonia area have gone out of business recently, and John Deere wants Thomapple Valley to expand its mar­ ket territory and provide service to those ar­ eas. Amon said the dealership's present loca­ tion. which Fillmore Equipment has been renting since it bought Thomapple Valley Equipment in 1984. would not be suitable for the business' new responsibilities. "It's not central to ou» market, the facility is not big enough and the site is not a safe comer." he said. Fillmore picked the proposed site on M­ 43. Amon said, because the new store need io be located on a major roadway, and M-43 is considered by the state to be a safe road. He said a site in town would not be practi­ cal since the business sells agricultural equipment. But the store sells lawn and gar­ den equipment as well, so it needs to be lo­ cated near the city. "This (site) seems ideal from that stand­ point." he said. Amon said the new location would also give the dealership a more central location and make it easier to serve new markets in Caledonia and Lake Odessa. Local residents oppose lhe move, how­ ever. because they are afraid that rezoning lhe land will adversely affect their lifestyles Gus Zurface. a Welcome Road resident who lives oe-l to the comer where Fillmore wants to build its new dealership, said the residents do not have anything against lhe implement business, they just feel that the comer is not the place for it to be located. CANDIDATES continued from page 2 Thomapple Va’-iey Equipment is planning to move to this site on the southeast comer of Welcome Road and M-43 in Carlton Township Before the move can go forward, however, the land must be rezoned from agricultural and residential use to commercial. The area around the proposed site is resi­ dential. Zurface said, with 60 to 70 homes within a mile of the site He said that the site would lower property values and would not be "harmonious" with the existing use of the land. "Il's a very, very harsh r«*zoning for this area." he said. "To do a spot rezone like this is ludicrous." Residents are concerned that the dealer­ ship would create noise during the day and excess light at night. Zurface said. He also said that residents in the area use wells to get their water, and they are worried about the fuels and oils of the machinery contaminating their wells or other bodies of water in lhe area. Though the company is only asking to re­ zone lhe front 10 acres of lhe property, Zur­ face said, the business would be able to park farm equipment on other portions of the land. He said lhe residents also were waned about an increase in traffic due to the busi­ ness. "It s busy enough without having people swinging in and out of this place." he said. Residents also were concerned that once the land is rezoned, any type of business could move there, especially if the dealer­ ship should go out of business. He said that those who moved out to lhe rural Carlton Townhsip area did so to get away from commercialization. "There's really no benefit to our town­ ship." Zurface said of the rezoning. Amon said dial most of the residents seem to think the company wants to start a cam­ paign to rezone land along M-43 to put in a strip of commercial development. "Thai's not what our intentions are." he said. Rezoning is a one-project issue for the company, he said. He said the company had a meeting in May with lhe residents who are opposed to the project to find out what their concerns are. He sakJ the company plans to build a very "eye appealing" site and install buffer areas to protect residents from sights and sounds of lhe business. He pointed out that the dealership is a low-intensity business, so there would not be a great increase in traffic. "We re sensitive to the concerns of the surrounding neighbors." he said. "Wc plan to do a nice job with lhe project." He also said there already arc commercial properties along M-43 and that the business only wants to rezone a portion of lhe land it will be acquiring fa commercial use. Zurface said that though proponents of the rezoning have said there is a trend toward commercialization along M-43. no busi­ nesses have gone in along the road in Carl­ ton Township. There are only two commercial properties, with the exception of Freeport, operating in the township, he said. The only real growth the township has seen is in residential use of the land, he added. James Pino, a member of lhe County Planning Commission, said there are several good reasons to approve lhe rezoning. The commissioners do not want to go against the wishes of lhe people, though, he said adding that the commissioners have not made up their minds about the issue yet. "It presents kind of a difficult decision to make." Pino said of lhe rezoning request. "Wc on the Planning Commission don't know what we should do." Maple Valley school chief eyes church administration position by Teresa Frith Staff Writer After working as Maple Valley's school superintendent fa three and a half years. Dr. Ozzie Parks has been invited to be the ex­ ecutive directa of lhe Rural Bible Mission headquarters office in Kalamazoo. Parks' position as school board superin­ tendent will end on June 30. The school board chose earlier this year not to renew his contract and in May selected Alan K. McLean as his successor. McLean is cur­ rently assistant superintendent at Whitte­ more-Prescott Schools and will start on July 1. Parks says that he has "no regrets" and that he feels that much was accomplished during his term at Maple Valley. "1 have enjoyed my stay here and working with the staff and students." he said. "I found the parents very supportive. I have also enjoyed working with the people in the church and community." Parks said that he felt that several impatant things were accomplished during his lime at Maple Valley. "My career has included a maja emphasis on things such as long-range planning and instructional improvement." said Parks. Some that be noted were achieved in the district in the last three years were: • Implementation of a mastery learning program, featuring well defined goals, monitoring of achievement and reteaching when needed • Scheduling of professional development programs fa staff members, which helped to improve lheir understanding of new concepts and skills in teaching. • Upgrading lhe academic support system fa students who need extra help in master­ ing basic skills. • MEAP scaes rose from 40 percent be­ low the state average three years ago to with a few percentage points of the average this year. • Improved administrative effectiveness by adding a principal/curriculum coordinata at Kellogg Elementary School and a secretary at the central office Other improvements, he said, included ex­ panded opportunities fa gifted and talented Bettie Matteson Craig P. Hannar students, development of a mac compre­ hensive adult and community education program, providing special needs students more opportunities and construction of a weight lifting facility. If Parks lakes lhe position being offered to him. it will be a change in careers after spending more than 30 years as a teacher, administrata a school superintendent. Parks has a bachelor of science in social studies/physical education, a master of arts in guidance and counseling, a specialist in education in educational leadership degree and a doctorate of education degree in edu­ cational leadership, all from Western Michi­ gan University. His background includes teaching and administrative positions in public school districts in Battle Creek. Saugatuck. Constantine. Climax-Scotts. Shelby. Mendon and Deckerville from 1959 to 1990. "My experience as a school administrata will be helpful if I should lake the position with the Rural Bible Mission." said Parks. "I have also waked in local churches where I have been a board member. Sunday School teacher and youth director Parks was recommended fa the position by the Rev. Paul Boger, former pasta of the Vermontville Bible Church. The Rural Bible Mission aganization works with evangelical churches to aganizc things such as student release time from public school for religious training, summer Bible schools, summer camps, winter retreats throughout the state . The aganization also puts together its own audio visual materials, stones and books fa fa issues dial need to be addressed. I am not afraid to stand alone on an issue. I will be to­ tally accountable to the voters of Delton School District and our needs fa the chil­ dren." Hannar said he has received endasement from the Fathers Fa Equal Rights and the Nat onal Congress fa Men and Children. Elizabeth (Bette) Matteson. 45, is co­ owner of Matteson Marine at Gun Lake with her husband. Win. and his brother. Besides being a wife and mother, she works pan time at lhe business Win also is a supervisa at General Motors in Grand Rapids. The family lives at 12021 Twelve Mile Road. The Mattesons' children are Scat. 19, Sara. 18. and Sky. 11. Elizabeth Matteson graduated from Way­ land Schools and Grand Rapids School of Bible and Music. She also attended Grand Rapids Junia College. She said her community activities have included helping with the Delton seniors all night, non-alcoholic graduation party and with lhe Delton "Moms in Touch." Reasons why she hopes vaers will elect her to the school board include her desire to serve the parents and the community. "I want to be a link between them and lheir school board. I would like to see more communication from parents and the school board. I would also like to work toward more parent involvement." Matteson said. She was defeated in her first attempt to seek a school board seat in 1993. She supports the June 13 bonding pro­ posal. "All the things in the proposal are things that arc badly needed by die school," Matte­ son said. However, she is not in fava of the 18-mill increase fa businesses and aher non-home­ stead properties. "To me if it were a state-wide vote, it would be fair," she said. But she believes it is unfair that people who have cottages and second homes and live out of the Delton district can't even vote on the proposal. "That's taxation without representation, Matteson said. And those out-of-district property and businesses owners don't use the school system, she added. Regarding the recently passed state law on teachers' strikes and collective bargaining rights. Matteson said "I think that teachers always have the right to bargain with school boards." She said she doesn't think teachers should be paid when they are striking and not waking. Teachers who have gone on strike in the past where "breaking the law to start with. They can still bargain." Prayer in the schools "should be totally voluntary. We still have the right io free speech." Matteson said. Asked her opinion about banning certain books in the school library if such a situation developed, she said the matter should be "totally up to lhe community." And as a board member should would lis­ ten io lhe community befae vaing on such an issue. Questioned about her thoughts on whether sex education should be taught in the schools, Matteson said she agrees with an "abstinence-based sex education." Matteson said creationism should be taught in schools if evolution is pan of the curriculum "If evolution is, it (creationism) should be taught right along with it....This still is a free country." She has na received endorsement fa her candidacy by any organized group, "just a la of people." Matteson said. (Write-in candidate Sharon Boyle did not respond to The Banner's questionaire for in­ formation.) Maple Valley Krolik. of Vermontville, is seeking his second term An employee in the wholesale building material business in Lansing. He and his wife have four children, two of whom go to Maplewood Elementary, one to Maple Valley Junia High and another to the high school. Hamilton, of Nashville, waks with his father at Duane Hamilton's Excavating Inc. Tbornapplc Kellogg Sei leek and his wife. Kris, who owns Thomapple Flaal and Gift in Middleville, have two children, ages 5 and 2. They have lived in Middleville fa the past 10 years. He said hiring a new superintendent is the most important business fa the board right away. Superintendent Steve Garrett's retire­ ment will become effective June 30. Smith says that besides hiring a new su­ perintendent. he sees handling student popu­ lation growth as a maja challenge ahead, along with improving the early childhood reading program Smith, a production worker at Steclcase, and his wife. Debi, have four children, rang­ ing in ages from 8 to 15. AAA director placed on leave Dr Joseph Ham. executive director of the Area Agency on Aging. Region III. has been on a 90-day paid leave of absence from his job since last week. The leave is lhe result of action by the AAA's Personnel Committee in the wake of two office employees filing grievances against Ham. In his absence. John Toole, a retired Up­ john Co employee who was chairman of the agency's advisory council, will serve as in­ terim director. AAA Region III oversees programs for senior citizens in Barry. Kalamazoo. Calhoun. St. Joseph and Branch counties. Ham has been the focus of some controver­ sy in the last several years. Barry. St. Joseph and Branch counties, expressing a "lack of confidence" in the director, refused to pay their dues to the agency and were booted off the AAA Board. However, services to senior citizens in those counties continued. Ham was the target of allegations of sexual harassment in 1992. but a state investigation cleared him of any wrongdoing. These most recent complaints. AAA of­ ficials say. have nothing to do with sexual harassment. One complaint may be in connection with Ham’s activities with Ham-N-Dacker Enter­ prises. a toy company of which he is a co­ owner. Ham will continue to draw his annual salary of $50,261 while on leave AAA officials have said the period will give the agency time to review policies and procedures. Be mad inc Badglcy. chairwoman of the AAA's Personnel Committee, said Ham has taken only one week's vacation since he became director in 1988 and there arc some concerns about the effects of stress. Ham reportedly has been ordered to get a physical examination The Barry County Board of Commissioners two weeks ago heard a report that two new allegations of sexual harassment against Ham had been filed, but Ham and Badglcy bah denied such a claim. Barry Commissioners more than two years ago expressed disatisfaction with Ham’s leadership and unsuccessfully have tried to enroll Barry County in another AAA region Ozzie Parks children. Headquarters are in Hopkins. Parks's duties as executive directa would include promoting the mission, recruiting more workers and missionaries and admin­ istration of lhe organization s home office in Kalamazoo. He said that he would remain in the Nashville area if he didn't have to spend too much of his time at the Hopkins office. “I will know soon if I will gel lhe job." said Parks. "I am looking forward to it." Advertise your families GARAGE SALE in The BANNER Reach that important WEEKEND BUYERS MARKET! will be at MCDONALD’S of Hastings Saturday, June 11th 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 1215 W. STATE STREET, HASTINGS^ �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday June 9. 1994 Barry County taxpayers: take back your government To The Editor: America must regain its strength To The Editor: Our family moved to HollyCalif . to start a painting business with a relator The time was over 20 years ago Hollywood was very unreal Mos le stars could be seen everywhere It was common to stop and talk w ith the big stars — they were all very fnendly Robert Wagner and Natalie Wood were parked at a light waiting for the "green" in a convertible with the top down, when I spoke to them and expressed my joy and excitement My husband s relatives were employed in the movie industry and one was the brother of the "Big Band" era. Guy Lombardo Wc were visited by many and were invited to their homes in Beverly Hills. My life had a w ide contrast, however I was employed as a nurse s aide trainee in a con­ valescent hospital. In the hospital there was a prevalence of corruption and abuse. The insensitivity of the employees was very dissapointing Patients who had no visitors were victims of assaults of a wide range. One woman ate nothing except a bowl of apples once each day. This was the lighest of­ fense committed m the hospital More serious ones were common. I hardly ever took a break because the suf­ fering patients needed me I was try ing to get authorities to do something while still work­ ing. 1 knew 1 was in danger My grandparents raised me from infancy and they always reported to everyone that I was "the most stubborn person they had ever known.'" I decided I d have to suffer it out with the patients I also was being abused for they were on to me tor report* I went to work each day prepared to he a steam roller The abuse was such that I trit like I was in "hell" w ith the patients I told people off and fought with dignity So. one morning when I tried to punch my card in. five employees stopped me and said. "No1 Lease now' You are in serious danger " I ran next door where the employees had already prepared lor my escape I grabbed my two children and caught the first bus back to Michigan The point of this letter is every aspect of life needs citizens who are willing to be "watch dogs " Wc have "Rasty" the congressman who may be guilty of 17 felonies Many say the fabric of the American way of life is decaying Wc need moral Tiber Our families must clean house and be certain they arc of good character to show the children the way. My grandparents were my heroes, they rescued my sister and I from a children’s group home The first church we attended was the Methodist Church that is now in Charlton Park My wonderful grandfather was it's caretaker When he was younger he built houses and bams My grandparents were of high moral fiber — 1 am very happy ’hat thc\ served as our parents — we received a strong background on which to build on Our school wc attended, students saluted to the flag each morning w ith songs of God and our country School was a joy The U S A needs to get its strength back! Julia Russell Ahell Freeport Apron prompts memories of love To The Editor: Recently. I was given a beautiful apron as a special gift. With it. came this insertion for me to read. Because 1 am always interested in the past, and like to bring it forward as much as possi­ ble for others to share. I w anted to pass this on to the readers. 1 am sure that many of them will remember it also for this is a true story for many of us The Love From Big Apron One of the fondest memories I have of my mother is her big apron. She always wore one. The white for very special occasions, but the everyday one. slow-to-show soil was edg­ ed with bias tape of a contrasting color. 1 was most impressed with that one. because its uses were limitless It made a basket for eggs gathered from the chicken coop, or from a nest found in the tall weeds or grass. Many times Mother would br­ ing in a brood of fluffy chickens in her apron, the bottom brought up to form a temporary nest. The same apron, by giving it a swish, would frighten the chickens from the flower bed or back porch. To dry a tear from a child’s face, wipe away the dirt and comfort children seemed to be what an apron was made for. but kindling and firewood, vegetables and fruit also found their way into the kitchen by way of the apron route. And if company arrived unexpectedly , lhe apron was quickly used as a duster for the din­ ing table or buffet As a potholder to remose hot pans from the stove, and a protector against the hot stove lifter when the lid had to be moved, it saved many a burned finger A flip of the apron would also scalier flies when they hovered around the screen at the kitchen door on a fall afternoon It served to wipe a perspiring brow standing at the hot stove all day canning fruit Mother’s apron became an important sym­ bol to all those around her The sight of her apron coming back up the path meant many things to many people — hot bread for a sick neighbor, a cheery word and attentive car in times of trouble, hands that could sew. scrub and soothe Her apron’s pockets, at times, would reveal scissors to cut bandages, a recipe loaned to a friend, a storybook tattered from use during a flu epidemic, a spool of quilting thread for a neighbor’s baby quilt, a hanky to wipe away the tears of the sorrowing — the list could go on and on Mother's apron was warmth, love and ser­ vice to those m need For me. there is a neverto-be-forgotten memory of little ones curled up on her lap as she rocked and pulled the apron over their legs and feet. Not only foi warmth, but to draw them closer to her wonderful ways Tucked away in my chest of memories is one of Mother’s ever t -cful aprons In these days of forgotten aprons, it suggests to me that the young people of today have missed some very valuable lessons of life, for the lack of a big apron I do hope that this will bring back some beautiful memories for all who read it. it did for me Thank you for your time and space for this very special trip back to memory lane Bonnie Strickland Hastings When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Published by.Hastings Banner. Inc. A Division ot J-Ad Gr*phcs inc This is an open letter to the taxpayers of Barry Couniy There is corruption in couniy government, and the only ones who can slop it arc the tax­ payers and voters ot Barry County My huvband. J<»hn Gates, has been fighting ti tor you tor lhe past two years but one person can't do n alone and that is exactly what the corrupt members <>t the B«urd of Commis shiners depend on When John was hired as planning director and zoning administrator five years ago. a few of the more powerful or dominant commis stones were looking for a "yes ’ man to replace the 11 planning directors w ho had preceded him. someone who would say "yes’ when special privileges were requested lor special people or who would back down when political pressure was applied Being the man of integrity that John is. the answer was sometimes, "no " John, having spent most of his life in pro­ fessional law enforcement, as had his father and grandfather before him. was taught to resist corrpution When he saw what was hap­ pening. he decided to fight back, not only for himself but for the employees of Barry Coun­ ty who not only must see the corruption, but often arc the victims of it The result has been a planned scheme of il­ legal. closed meetings to get rid of him. too Millage loss would hurt elderly To The Editor: As a senior citizen of th.s community. and a recipient of assistance from the Commission on Aging. I feel I must express my concerns for the vote on Aug. 2. If th’s small millage is not renewed, it would be a tremendous loss for the older population of Barry County. A great many of us receive some wonderful and much needed care and assistance from this organization. Many of us would not be able to remain in our homes if it weren’t for lhe extra help provided us by the C.O.A. 1 feel the C.O.A. is a vital part of the Hastings area. It provides personal care and Meals on Wheels for so many people who would not have anyone else to help them I think this % mill is a very small pnee to pay for the help and support of our senior citizens. 1 hope my concerns will generate more let­ ters from people gening C.O.A assistance, so all the voters will know how important this issue is. Lois K. Sparks Hastings Where will Gov. school triplets? To The Editor: Recently we learned that Gov John Engler and his wife. Michelle, arc going to be parents of triplets m December I am curious if lhe governor and the first lady have begun making plans for the trio’s home-schooling.’ I am quite sure that by the time those children are school aged, there will not be one certified, qualified, or. at the very least, en­ thusiastic teacher left in this state to instruct them Robert C Oster Hastings Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER RO. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 Public Opinion^ The usual pattern when lhev warn to get rid ol someone is to fire them illegally and then pay them off with your tax dollars in hopes that the employee and their problem will go away This is no sour grapes claim Remember Julie Nakfoor’’ She was paid with the agree ment that the out-of-court settlement not he disclosed Remember Julie Mitchell' She and the union were paid S25.000 of » »itr tax money And now thousands more of your tax dollars have been spent on an investigation the results of which the Board of Commissioners have voted to keep secret, "for their eyes only. ’ ‘ John has been described by your township supervisors ?s being the best planning director Barry County has ever had Yet. he was fired because he insisted that the results of the in­ vestigation. paid for with your lax money, be made public. He believes that if he did anything wrong you have a right to know it and the only reason lor the commissioners keeping the results of the investigation secret is so that you won't know that it was they who did wrong, it was they who wasted your tax dollars, it was they who are running a secret government with your money Castleton Township Supervisor Justin Cooley wrote a letter to the Board of Commis­ sioners and asked that it be read at the appeal hearing for John last Friday because he could not be there The letter was supportive of John. Ask Chairman Orvm Moore why he resisted reading the letter as Judd had re­ quested until Commissioner Mark Doster called fnr him to do so Al the same time, ask Moore why Judd s evaluation <-t John, also supportive of him was omitted from con­ sideration along with that ot Dick Thomas of Hastings Township, along with several others Ask those same questions of Commis sioncrs Bob Wenger. Ethel Boze. Gordon Fuhr and Marge Radant And while you are at it. ask them why they voted together to keep the results of the "Mutch" publicized animal shelter investigation a secret from you. Ask them what they arc hiding from you Aren’t they supposed to be working for you’’ Go tc your township and especially your county meetings Have a voice in your government and your community. for your own sakes and for the sakes of your children. Couniy employees, work through your association! Demand an end to the secret il­ legal meetings and the secret illegal files being kept on you. Demand to see and copy your personnel file John did his very best for you. don't let those five commissioners do it again, perhaps to you Support candidates for election to the Board of Commissioners who believe in government of the people, by the people, for the people All of you. remember, there is a primary election in August Register and vote to take back your county government, is belongs to you Sandy Gates Gun Lake Don't domesticate wild raccoons To The Editor: Once again, an attempt to domesticate a raccoon has met with tragedy For the second time. I had to destroy someone's "pet" rac­ coon this morning. Someone apparently found that this once cuddly, cute creature, now full grown, is too much to handle It can destro* your living room and lip over potted plants on your carpet in a heartbead So what do you do? You take it back to the woods, of course, and assume it will live just fine on its own. Wrong! This animal was dumped 200 yards from my house, and my house is where he came to looking for food After he destroyed a nest full of eggs, he opened the screen door on the porch and turned over a 5-ticr plant stand full of plants Please leave the wild animals in the wild, and if you simply can’t resist, don't dump the problem on me or anyone else. 1 do not enjoy killing animals. Inez Warren Greggs Crossing Know Your Legislators: U.S. Sonata Donald Rlagla, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20310, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave . Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Tcwnship), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Cartton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-83C3 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Stales House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Cnarlotte district office 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400 State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bonder. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Is D-Day the most important event of the 20th century? With the recent celebration of the 50th anniversary of D-Day. some people have said it has been the single most important event of the 20th century. Do you agree? If not, what event do you feel is the most important'* 1952 N Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 (616) 945-9554 Matvin Jacoba P-e*dert Stepben Jacoba Treasurer John Jacoba vce President Frederic Jacoba Secretary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EOtor, Elame Gebert (JUsatant Editor) Nick Hoffman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Miller T.L Stenzeibarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified eds eccected Mooday through Fncay Bl m te530p m . Saturday 8am Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Denise Howen Phyl'ts Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per yea’ r Barry County S15 per year tn adjoining counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes !o PO Box B Hastings. Ml 45058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-6301 Chris Xari. Hastings: "No. The flights of the space shuttles and returns - to earth is mankind's greatest accomplishment. I don't sec war as an accomplishment '' John Herbstreith. Hastings: s. "I do agree'. If you study World War II. it was the turning ppux " John Dussia. Middies die: Reta l.ynema, Freeport: “I agree I am a Viet Nam veteran. What they did that day freed Europe They made a kx of "Yes. My father was there." sacrifices and they waited in their positions for a long time." - > Hastings: Tamtny Welker, Freeport: “No. I think probably Pearl Harbor had more ef­ "Yes. because it was good for our country." Ed sonderHofl. fect on the world." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 — Page 5 Let's not 'dump* landfill on Barry County To The Editor: As an outspoken opponent of the proposed change of the present landfill into a regional facility with lhe authority to accept up to 100 percent of the solid waste generated by the 12 counties that surround Barry County, in addi non to the waste generated w ithin the present county service area. I am deeply interested in the "compromise" that Dave Carr alluded to in his letter in your last issue I imagine that people must think it would be a terrible thing for a county not to have a land fill within its borders Surely the trash would overwhelm it and the price of trash collection and disposal would be outrageous Unfor­ tunately. this is simple not the case Kalamazoo County has not had a landfill for several years now With the large industrial base and significant population, the county simply exports ns waste to a county that has a regional facility The price of trash collection in the city of Kalamazoo is $9.35 - SIU.35 a month with the container provided, plus there is a community curbside recycling program Here in Hastings, within the last 18 months we have had two “rate” increases (O.K.. one merely cut the pickup times from twice a week to once, but the other did raise service from $8 to $8.50 monthly) and we have no curbside recycling program Not U: split hairs, but for less than $2 a month. 1 feel that Kalamazoo is gening a much better deal for a lot less trouble Rate increases rarely turn good people into criminals (yes. illegal dumping is an offense under Michigan statutes), and even if wc did allow Barry County to become a regional landfill site there is no guarantee we will never see another rale increase There is no immediate real danger of the landfill closing because of lack of space. If lhe present owners act on lhe construction permits that are proposed to or approved presently by the DNR and expand the site, while servicing the present area allowed under the Barry County Solid Waste Management Plan, a reasonable expectation could be a site that would be operational lor more than 40 years Even without expansion, we foresceably have 13 years-plus of space available. The expansion of the site is simply not the issue. I feel that the major area of dissent is whether Barry County will allow 12 neighbor­ ing counties to use it as a disposal site for the wast* they generate and simply cannot or will not deal with on their own within their own counties True, lhe landfill is privately owned and not directly controlled by the county government, and as such the owners can virtually close the site at any time. But, any business is regulated Communication from... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Move forward Last week. 1 travelled throughout the 7th Congressionl district meeting with consti­ tuents on a variety of issues. When health care came up. it was refreshing to find out how much people knew They've cut through the terminology of universal access, single-payer system, and employer mandates to sec how health care reform really affects people Since 1980. government health expen­ ditures for retirees using Medicare and welfare recipients using Medicaid have nsen from $45 billion to $232 billion. After this as­ tounding increase, few people need to be told that health care costs have gone up They're already paying more and getting less. It’s time for Congress to stop delay ing action and in­ stitute reforms to lower costs, increase por­ tability and expand access to health insurance It's not surprising, however, that Americans arc rejecting the Pre>ideni’s dramatic restructuring of the health care system The President's plan would establish a single approved benefits package that eve.yone must purchase, and would nuke it harder for people to choose doctors and specialists Many people are concerned that government price controls could lead to ra­ tioning and less individual attention. It's ironic that we re considering strong centraliz ed government and price controls as the rest of the world moves away from them But Congress hasn't been listening. Two Congressional subcommittees have passed ex­ travagant government-run health plans based on the President's proposal One even look the President's “Cadillac" health benefits package and aoded more benefits. As the bills move through Congress, all eyes turn to the House Ways and Means Committee which has to decide how to pay for health care reform. For the last five months, committee members have fought over this question. Now w ith Dan Rostenkowski under indictment and forced to step down as chairman, the broad-based tax proposal needed to pay for the President's health plan won't get enough Democrat votes to pass Still, health care reform should move for­ ward However, instead of endangering the highest quality health care system in the world, we should pass legislation to fix its problems This was my approach when drat ting an alternative plan My proposal would establish a tax credit for those who purchase at least a basic health insurance policy. It would also minimize "defensive medicine" by limiting malpractice suits, encourage copay ments so consumers consider the cost of health services, and require insurance com­ panies to offer policies that guarantee con­ tinued coverage w ithout premium increases to those who develop expensive diseases, change jobs. move, or get divorced Congress should take action on those reforms we can all agree on. We should move forward now to reduce paperwork nd regula­ tions. increase access to and .lability of health insurance, lower cos’ «y allowing groups of small businesses J others to bargain with insurance comp -s and health care providers, permit hospiuas to share ex­ pensive technology. and reduce frivolous malpractice lawsuits to discourage un­ necessary tests and procedures These reforms should not be delayed by the statutes imposed by the citizens in the area where they are located So here is vir­ tually the crux of the matter Is this what the majority of the citizens of Barry County want, a regional landfill located at the near geographical center of the county? Should Barry County become the primary disposal site for the solid waste generated in twelve neighboring counties'’ I have tried to stay abreast of all developments concerning this action, but maybe there is something I have overlooked If Mr Carr has a plan that will lead to a com­ promise that will be in the best interests of the people of Barry County. I would feel honored if he would apprise me of it I have tried to look at this issue from aa many possible prospective* as I could The only "benefit" that I could wrangle out of this action is that in return for allowing this, the county and Hastings Townships would receive an unspecified amount of cents per cubic yard of out-of-county waste deposited at the site Unfortunately, it is also proposed that local monitoring costs and guarantees against neighboring citizens property devaluation claims would be paid for out of these revenues also These actions arc to be addressed in what is known as a “Host Con. mum ty Agree­ ment." which as of my last look into the mat­ ter. was recommended to be drafted only upon acceptance ol the amendment that would allow the county to be a regional landfill site My favorite analogy of this situation is as follows “I want to buy your house Now. I'm not going to specify exactly how much I'm going to pay for it until after you sign over the deed And by the way. out of that unspecified amount of money you're going to have to hire someone to make sure I take care of the place, and if your neighbors get mad because what I'm doing at your old place causes the value of their houses to drop. well, you'll just have to hold back some of that money to make it right with them. OK?" If this literally sounds like a good deal for anyone reading this, give me a call and I'll bring lhe pen Personally. I feel that landfills are a necessary evil when dealing with the pro­ blems of solid waste (whatever happened to the words trash or garbage) management for now. until we can makeathe social, economic, manufacturing, and psychological changes m our culture necessary to come to grips with the problem But overloading the present recources of the county by depositing the im­ mense amount of trash for the 12 neighboring counties within our borders is nearly un­ thinkable to me I. too. hope that the decision we make is the proper one We must remember that an action of this type is virtually forever This is not a new plant that can later be tom down, or cutting down trees that can be replanted Once this waste is implanted into the site, the technology that is required by current law vir­ tually assures that it will remain there for possibly decades or centuries even Though there is a lot of talk in the waste in­ dustry about future site use after closure, what is underground normally remains there with whatever potential problems it may bring. Sure, landfill sites are dug up and “cleaned" every now and then. Muskegon is undergoing the “joys" of that right now to the tune of $420 million dollars And housing is real reasonable in the vicinity of Love Canal. New York As 1 said before, if lhe majority of the citizens of Barry County feel that this action would be beneficial to them and lheir families, and would like the county to be a regional landfill site, then there is a sure way to find it out in one day. A public referendum at the voting booth would settle it once and for all. Both sides for and against could present their sides in open forums to the people and then a vote of the people would resolve the issue. Definitely not a new idea It was introduced somewhere around 1776 I hope our B<Tard of Commissioners pays strict attention to what lhe people are saying, or the next scheduled trip to the polls for citizens of the county could approve some career changes for them If this regional landfill is such a great idea, why haven't more of our elected officials (you remember them, they’re the ones who in a few months will be telling you what a great job they're doing for you and why you should re-elect or re-hire them) came out and told you all the pros and cons of the matter, so you can make an educated decision on the issue (thank you. Mayor Gray, for being candid with your constituents).’ Mr Carr. 1 salute you. for obviously you have thought this thing through and have a compromise to suggest I hope you provide one copy to our Board of Commissioners, because 1 think they need all the help they can get on this one 1 certainly hope that whatever happens, happens because it is the will of the people, not something that is “dumped on them." Stop-loss orders are for traders The stop-loss order is a stock-market trading technique lhai can be used to limit losses or to prixect profits For example, suppose you buy a slock at $50 a share and want to protect yourself from more than a 10 percent loss You can enter a stop-loss order for $45 with your broker If you stock's price drops $45. it becomes ■ market order and automatically sells at the next trade price. You have pro­ tected. yourself from a continued drop in market value and limited your loss, however, the next trade could be below the slop price. You also can use a stop-loss order to pro­ tect profits. Assume you bought a stock at $50. and it has nsen to $75. Now you face the decision to either sell your stock and take your profits, or hold it and risk a price decline. A stop-loss order for $65. for ex­ ample. would protect a large portion of your profits yet allow you to keep the stock if its pace remains high. According to Kenneth S. Janke Sr. of the National Association of Investors Corp., stop-loss orders are generally for traders, not long-term investors. Investors who follow his Stock Selection Guide know that even if a stock's market value drops in the short term, its fundamental value can be un­ changed. In fact, lower prices often make stocks more attractive Janke illustrated his point w ith an exam­ ple from an investment club whose members decided to place a stop-loss order of 10 percent on the club's entire portfolio If any stock dropped 10 percent, regardless of its fundamental value, it was sold. One member disagreed with the stop-loss order. He believed that, when a stock's market value declines, if its fundamental value remains unchanged, it makes more sense to buy rather than to sell. So. every time the club's stop-loss order caused a stock to be sold, he told his broker to pur­ chase 100 shares of the same stock for his To The Editor: — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 55’/. Ameritecti 397. Anheuser-Busch 54 Chrysler 457. Clark Equipment 657. CMS Energy 22 Coca Cola 427. Dow Chemical 687, Exxon 617, Family Dollar 14’/. Ford 56 General Motors 507. Great Lakes Bancorp 227. Hastings Mfg. 28’/. IBM 627. JCPenney 49 Johnson & Johnson 437. Kmart 15’/. Kellogg Company 557. McDonald's 62’/. Sears 497. Southeast Mich. Gas 187. Spartan Motors 197. Upjohn 327. Gold $381.00 Silver 5.29 Dow Jones 3755.91 Volume 233,000,000 Change + 17. + »/. + 7. —47. + 1’/. + •/. + 1’/. — + ’/. + 7, -17. -3’/. -7. -’/. —’/. -27. —»/. + 7. +3 + 7. —17. + 7. + 7, + 7. -5.90 —.24 Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" Fred Swmkunas Hastings Criticism of choir director unfair 1 don't know high school choir director Pat­ ti LaJoye except through my two choir students, but feel the fine choir performances speak highly of her ded-ation and professionalism I know of several times that she has gone out of her way for many students I am a parent of a student who received one of those "tongue-in-cheek" awards the students handed out I understand the view­ point of Mr Meesc (in the Banner letter of personal account The result’ He made money, and the club didn't The club members eventually voted to eliminate the use of stop-orders. Stop-loss orders may be useful for inand-out traders, but for long-term in­ vestors. slight decreases or increases in stock prices should be meaningless if the fundamental value of the stock hasn't* changed June 2), and though 1 wouldn't like, to be a parent of "Most likely to be arrested." I do have a sense of humor. I am sure Mrs. LaJoye has conference times and a telephone, and she would have discuss­ ed this issue in private, but to publish this criticism in a public forum showed not only a lack of compassion, but also mean spiritedness Carol Chnsty Hastings CITY MANAGER WANTED Hastings, Ml. (6,549) City Manager New position. Salary $40,000-50,000 depending on qualifications plus benefits. Mayor and 8 member council, elected for staggered terms. S4.4M budget-all funds. S2.5M General Fund budget. 45 employees; Full service community. Hastings is a progressive community of 4.5 square miles located in Barry County in the Center of the four metropolitan areas of Grand Rapids. Kalamazoo, Battle Creek and Lansing. Minimum qualificatlons-MPA with 5 years experience with strengths in municipal finance, government relations and communication skills. Resumes to Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Hastings City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Ml 49058 by July 15.1994 Legal Notices State of Michigan Barry Sth Judicial Circuit AMENDED ORDER FOR SERVICE BY FUBUCATION/POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Cote No 94 152 CM Court Address 220 West Slate Street Hotting* Ml 49058 (616) 948 4815 Plaintiff name(«) and oddre«»(ei) Gene ond Shirley Maier 1599 S Clark Rd R F 0 I Nashville Ml 49073 David M Koon* (P39300) 550 Lincoln Rd M 89 Wot* Otsego Ml 49078 Defendant nome(t) ond oddre*»(e<) Morley Wriggletworth Sr Will S Yost Merle S Yo*l. Jr Jomet Yotl Kathy Yost Mam Michael Yost. Dennis Yotl Jomet Yost William Yost and other unknown heir* TO Jomet Yost IT tS ORDERED You ore being sued by plaintiff in fhi* court to rel ease oil right title or interest to the real proper ty situated m Barry County You mutt file your answer or take other action permitted by low m this court at rhe court oddrett above on or before July 13 1994 It you foil to do to a default |udg moot may be entered ogams* you for the relief demanded m the complomt filed m this cose A copy of this order shall be published once each week m Hail.ngi Bonner 1952 N Broodwoj Hostmg* for three consecutive week* and proof of publication shall be filed tn this court A copy of this order shall be tent to Jomet Yost at the last known address by first clots mail before the dote of the lost publication and the affidavit of moiling shall be filed with this court Moy 25 1994 Judge Richord M Shutter 16 16) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP June 3 1994 Special Board Meeting called to order at 4 00 p.m Township policy for the cost per tape for any meeting will be $35.00 plus S4H Adjournment at 4 25 p.m Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards Supervisor (6 9) Synopsis RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP June 1 1994 Regular Board Meeting colled to order at 7 30 All board member* present Commissioners James ond Doster Pot Sharpe and Mike Diamond from Algonqum lake Brian Reynolds from Clear view Properties Ken Wmde* representing Daileys ond three resident* Report* of Treasurer and Zoning Administrator received and placed on file Concured with Zoning and Plann.ng Comminion on lhe Clearview Properties Returned Dailey* re quest bock to Zoning and Planning Commission for further study vouchers m the amount of $14 791 50 approved for payment Adjournment ot 9 27 p m Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by Robert M Edwards Supervisor (6 9) GRAND OPENINC Monday llirn Wednesday • 10:00 a.nt. - 2:00 p.m. 4 Vnique and Pktureiqur Retirement Community designed for those 55 years and older with the features and amenities that You asked for. And because your specifications included Cnmfort, Convenience and Security, Pennock Village takes pride in being able to provide the essential items that Ypu are looking for. Pennock Village is Unique because... • All 38 apartments arc single story buildings arranged as duplexes and quadriplexes • It's an annual lease agreement with maintenance free living and a home-like environment • There is No Entrance. Monthly or Association Fee. • Ala Cane Services are available which include meals and housekeeping • Coordination of healthcare services and health screens are provided. Pennock Village is Comfortable because we offer. .. • • • • • Two Spacious bedrooms Deluxe bath with tub and separate shower Utility room with full size washer and dryer : Private screened patio Adjacent garage-like carports with built-in '’■"v «. a* Pennock Village is Convenient because we are... • Adjacent to Pennock Hospital. Fish Hatchery Park ard Shopping Mall • Centrally located to Lansing. Grand Rapids. Baith Creek and Kalamazoo Pennock Village is Secure because . . . • We provide 24 hour maintenance/secunty • We provide an optional and_EBEE Emergency Communication System • We are located in a smaller and safer community For information and tours, please call Stacv Sanders at 1-800-945-5871 One Village Dr. • Hastings. Michigan 49058 "A Great Place To Come Home To” �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 GATES, continued As a result of the allegations, a majority of commissioners said they lost confidence in Gates and he should not continue as a department head in the Planning and Zoning Department. Doster said at the hearing that he doesn't think it is ethical to fire Gates for allegations that pertained to volunteer work in a different department more than two years ago. "I know John worked hard, often more than 40 hours." said Commissioner Gordon Fuhr, "but on the other hand, many of these allegations I would have to believe took place during normal working hours." Gates said he has never received a substandard evaluation in the past and that he had not been counseled about any deficiencies or evaluated for his last 18 months as a county employee. lie also noted that he had been a professional criminal investigator for the .federal government for 25 years, before accepting employment with the county, and felt qualified to tell the board that its animal shelter Investigation is not an investigation. 'What you have is a list of cheap shots, libelous and slanderous allegations made by Pam Roncftctti (an animal shelter employee) against me that were in fact never investigated," Gales claimed. "I’m here to ask for justice." he said. Explaining the allegations about jokes. Gates said. "They (shelter employees) kill animals for a living and they vented their frustrations, in part, by telling jokes. When the girls were so down that they were balling for what they had to do. yes. I gave them a great deal of latitude to vent their frustrations and their anger and their fear and lheir gut wrenching sorrow for what they had iodo. " One of Gates biggest gripes seemed to be that he had never been allowed to attend the closed door session where he alleges his future was discussed He said he was "entitled to be present when disciplinary actions were discussed.” Among those in the audience to speak on Gates' behalf before the hearing got under way was Hastings Charter Township Supervisor Richard Thomas, who said letters sent to the board in support of Gales from six or seven supervisors were ignored. Thomas blamed the County Prosecutor's office for not backing Gales up by prosecuting zoning violators. "John has the savvy to do the job." he said. Gales "is probably the best person we've had for that job for a long lime. I’m strictly against what you're doing." Thomas said. Justin Cooley. Castleton Township Supervisor, in a letter, said that he thinks a conspiracy exists to terminate Gates' employment, referring also to letters from supervisors in support of Gates that "a me HASTINGS AREA GKACE LI THERA* CHURCH. ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferwn Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m.. Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11:15 a m.. Confessions Saturday 4:00-4 30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing address —1651 Mathison Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058) meeting ai Thomas Jefferson Hal!, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister. Jim Sanduskv Phone 94X40*5 Sunday Services 9 30 am. Bible School. 10 30 am.. Morning Worship. 6.00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 pm Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Hastings. Mich James A Camp bed. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a.m.. classes for all ages Morning Worship 10 45 a.m. Nuncry pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rainbows or J.J Bible Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quu (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rrv Jim Fox. pastor, phone 045-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director. Sun­ day morning: 9 45 a.m.. Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship. 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6:00 pm. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transports non provided to and from morning services. Prayer meeting. 7 00 p.m Wednesday CALVARY TEMF1-E CHURCH OF (X3D. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10 00 a.m.. Worship 11:00 a.m.; Evening Ser­ vice 6:00 p.m. Wednesday Service — 7 00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at 10:00 a m . Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service at 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 :00 p m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHL'RCH, Nashville Father Charles Fisher, Pastor A mission of St Rose Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 am him for 10 weeks about the status of his position with the shelter, before he found (Mil be had been relieved of his duties there He admitted that his "work performance during that time did deteriorate. "I was lhe victim of false accusations by employees that the board didn't tell me (about) They lied to me as to what was going on." Gates said that Moore "admitted to me sometime later that had you (Moore) been forthright with me in the beginning and told me what the problem was. none of this would have come to pass. Wc would not have wasted $70,000 of taxpayers money (for the animal shelter investigation and lawsuit won by Mitchell against the county). We wouldn't be here loday (at the hearing)." Gates said his personnel file is a mess and has letters that have nothing to do with his performance and that good evaluations by township supervisors were missing. He said he also discovered that Commissioner Robert Wenger had placed documents about him in a "Humane Society" file. Doster, after Gates presented his case, said he is concerned because he thought the county's policy was that nothing could be pul in a personnel file unless it had been who shook his head a couple of times to deny remarks made by Gates. Gates claimed that commissioners lied to signed as accepted by the individual involved. Doster also commented that "If 10 percent of whai he (Gates) alleges is true, we have some problems tux only in John s case, but in how wc deal with all our employees." Doster also said he thinks the couniy has a problem with bad morale and "how we treat department heads He thought there was a need lo be "very careful with our actions " Another concern Doster mentioned was the time span that has elapsed "1 think maybe in fact we ve pul him on a son of trial for things that occurred too long ago" Gates said at Friday's hearing said that he inherited a mess when he look charge at the animal shelter, alleging that County Coordinator Judith Peterson, who was temporarily the department head in charge of the shelter for a time, was responsible for the poor conditions before he look over She was recently reprimanded by the board, with a letter placed in her personnel file, for idling jokes of a sexual nature on couniy property. George Hubka also spoke in support of Gates and said. "I think a double standard is going on here.” Gates noted that there had been 12 planning and zoning directors before him with an average tenure of 18 months and thai he had held lhe post for nearly five years. up missing or at least never showed in the final report." About lhe board's loss of confidence in ffl’ENDSERVW 2J» E North S< . Michael Anton. Pauor Phone 945-9*14 Sundiv. June 12 8 00 wd l(H)0a tn Holy Communion, (no church school > Tbunday. June 9 - 6:30 Softball. 7:00 Soc Act. Comm. Stephen Train . 8 00 AA. Friday. June 10 — 9.30 Wedding Saturday. June II - 100 NA Tuesday. June 14 — 6 30 Softball Wednesday. June 15 - 7 00 Shepherd Comm Gates. Cooley said, "this sounds like a lame excuse to fire him on a trumped up charge n<x even related to-the job he is very capable of doing. "Several I have talked to have lost confidence in the majority of the County Board to administer lhe county in a manner wc can be proud of." Cooley said Doster commented later lhai he thought township supervisors' opinuxis should carry a great deal of weight because Gates has to deal directly with them. Glen Wccvcr. president of the Delton Kellogg Board of Education, said at the hearing that he has found Gales to be "great” with helping lhe school and building trades program with zoning mailers. His wife. Dorothy Weever. also in the audience and speaking as a property owner, said Gates was very professional in any dealings she had experienced with him. She praised Gales' knowledge and said she hoped the board would change its mind. No one in the audience spoke against Gates. County Board Chairman Orvm Mixjtc and other commissioners who voted to fire Gates did not respond at the hearing to any of Gates' allegations against them, with the exception of Vice Chairman Robert Wenger, THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. A men. Pastor CUirch office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8:30 a m and 10:15. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service b 30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring!*- whole family HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 90* Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170. Com­ munity Service Center number is 945-2361 Saturday services are Sabbath School at 9 20 a m (for all ages, adults and children) and Wor­ ship Service at 11 00 am Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7:00-8:00 p.m. Our Community Service Center, 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Mon­ days and Wednesdays. 9 00-12 00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition arc accepted only during above hours If you are tn need of clothing please cal! 945-2361 for an appointment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road. Pastor Ben Her ring 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10 30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8:00 p m the youths meet al the church, bring a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Breadway. Hastusgs. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services Sunday . 9:00 a.m and 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 9 45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 8 00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr. Stephen Lewis M 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. VW E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 800* Kevin Shortey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asst Pastor. Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 a m . Classes for all ages. 11:00 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr. Chi reh up to 4th Grade. 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 Awana Clubs. 7:00 p m.. Teem in Houseman Hall. 7:00 p.m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8.15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services. 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults. Teem and Children The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Hastinos and Lake Odessa VYRIN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAS INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member FDIC THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY "Prescriptions" — 118 S. Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBiR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Eidoo Grubb. Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 9*5-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a m ■ Morning Worship; 6 p.m - Evening Praise Thursday : 7 30 p.m ■ Bible Study, and youth groups PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service. 9:30 am. Sunday School 1100 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer time Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West. Pastor Susan Trowbndgc (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.. After School Special Wednesday. 4pm P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church streets, Philip L Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Rob Slyberski. Organist Musk Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service ever WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAf SCHEDULE Worship 9:30 a m — includes "Summer Time Bible time" with Bible Stones, crafts, games and music for kids age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am Wednesdays Family Church Night — Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Mi HI A Si-Hi Youth Fellowship 6:30 p.m (tuning June 8 until after Labor Day). Bible Study 6 45 p m . Activities for Kids 6 45 p m.. First Wednesday of month u Game Night for all ages Sunday. June 12 — Sunday School Special Event: Binder Park Zoo 2 00 p.m. Tues­ day. Jttne 14 — Hi-Nooners Potluck/Program. 12 00 noon Saturday. June 18 — Goodwill Class Potluck Program Sunday. June 19 - Father's Day; Farewell Reception for Pastor Phil A. Maryann Brown 10 45 am. following worship service Mon­ day. June 20 — Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00 to 6:45 p.m Tuesday. June 21 - UM Men Din ner/Prog ram 6:30 pm Wednes­ day. June 22 - Faith U M Women Circle Potluck 11 30 a m . Hope U.M Women Circle Picnic (car­ pool from church II 30 a.m.). Ruth U.M Circle potluck (carpool from church 11 30 a m ) Fridav. June 24 — Swiss Slcak Dinner and Mini Bazaar — advance ticket sales for 2 dinner settings 5 to 6 and 6 to 7 p.m. — Bazaar and Bakesale 4 to 8 pm SUPPORT GROUPS - Nar­ cotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and 8 00 pm Thursdays. Al-Anon 12:30 p.m Wednesdays. Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p.m Thursdays, and 9 00 am Saturdays BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser­ vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m.. Wor­ ship II a.m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 pm Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHL'RCH. Hastings. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. June 12 9 30 and 11 00 a m Morning Worship Services Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM 10:30 a m Refreshments and Fellowship in-the Dining Room. 7 30 New Members Class al lhe Manse 1004 W Green St Mon day. June 13 7 30 Session meeting Tuesday. June 14 7 00 Deacons meeting Wednesday. June 15 7)5 Stephen Ministries. 7 30 Stewardship Committee meeting Thursday. June 16 9:00 Bible School Crafts meeting Satur­ day . June 18 • 3 00 Concern Group 45 Family ptetue at the Aldersans' I Timothy Allen Keith GRAND RAPIDS - Timothy Allen Keith. 26, of 48th Street, Grand Rapids, passed away Tuesday. May 31, 1994. Mr. Keith was bom November 7, 1967 in Grand Rapids the son of Daniel Keith and Shir­ ley (Thebo) Keith. He worked as a Night Stock Clerk at D & W. Mr. Keith is survived by his parents, Daniel and Shirley Keith; brother, Tom and Tammy Keith; niece. Autumn Keith; grandparents, Lester and Ruth Keith, Lee Thebo; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 4, 1994, at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Pastor Daniel Wansten officiating, interment Whitneyville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Right to Life of Michigan. JoAnn Marie Fenner Rose and Dakota Katrina Ricketts NASHVILLE - JoAnn Marie Fenner Rose, 18, of Nashville and Dakota Katrina Ricketts. JoAnn’s baby who was to be bom four months from now, passed away Wednesday, June 1. 1994 at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids, the result of an auto accident. JoAnn was bom in Charlotte on January 13, 1976 the daughter s Douglas and Katrina (Fenner) Rose. She attended Onaway Elemen­ tary School, Maple Valley High School, and the Teenage Learning Center in Hastings. She was employed at various companies working’ with the public. JoAnn enjoyed music, water skiing . swim­ ming, dancing, jet skiing, movies, animals, cats, and lhe outdoors. She was engaged to be married to Frank Ricketts of Hastings on June 11, 1994. She was preceded in death by her grand­ father, Thomas Fenner; grandmother Ruth Rose; and infant daughter, Dakota Katrina Ricketts. JoAnn is survived by her mother, Katrina Fenner of Nashville; her father, Douglas T. Rose of Hastings; brother Christopher; sisters, Kimberly, Kristin, Amber, Eva, Jami; maternal grandmother. Joyce Moon; paternal grand­ father, Irving Rose; several aunts, uncles, cousins, and many friends; and her fiance Frank Ricketts. Funeral Services were held Saturday, June 4, 1994 at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville with Pastor Bob Joseph of the Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Church officiating. Burial at Hastings Town­ ship Cemetery, Hastings Township. Memorial contributions may be made to the JoAnn Marie Rose Memorial Fund. Brenda K. Milliken CALDONIA - Mrs. Brenda K. Milliken,39. of E. Main Sl Caledonia, passed away Thurs­ day, May 26. 1994. Mrs. Milliken was bom December 13, 1954 in Berrien Springs. She was married to Jimmy W. Milliken. Mrs. Milliken was employed as a clerk in a drug store. Mrs. Milliken is survived by her husband, Jimmy; children, Jason and Jessica at home; mother, Willie Mae Dunn; brother, Charles Dunn; sisters, Betty Moore, Mary Easter, Mildred Dunn, Joan Caidwell. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at the Caledonia Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Dale Whitlock officiating. Inter­ ment Lakeside Cemertery. |Lyle W. Faulkner| LAKE ODESSA - Lyle W. Faulkner. 66, of Lake Odessa passed away Sunday, June 5, 1994 at his residence. He was bora August 7,1927 in Berlin Town­ ship, the son of Albert and Ena (Hunter) Faulkner. Lyle graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1945 and was married to Mary (Peg) Goodemoot, October 24,1945 in Lake Odessa. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Lyle farmed in his earlier years and then worked at Reo Motors in Lansing for two years and Lathrop Electric and Machine Products in Lake Odessa and for the State of Michigan as a Motor Carrier Officer for 30 years retiring in 1984. He was a member of the Central Methodist Church in Lake Odessa and past member of the Lake Odessa Lions Club. Surviving are his wife Mary (Peg); two sons, David and his wife Jean of Ionia, Jon and his wife Cindy of Lake Odessa; four daughters, Mrs. William (Terri) Slade, Mrs. Donald (Toni) Robinson, Mrs. William (Tina) Walker all of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Matthew (Traci) Grose of Hudsonville; 15 Grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. David (Verna) Wilson of Belding, Mrs. Ward (Helen) LaVean of Jenison. He was proceeded in death by one brother Don Faulkner. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 8, 1994 at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Methodist Church Building Fund or the Barry Community Hospice. Lyle Thomas Munyon JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP • Mr. Lyle Thomas Munyon, 64, of Johnstown Township, passed away Thursday, June 2, 1994 at Battle Creek Health Systems, Leila. Battle Creek. Mr. Munyon was born in Battle Creek December 23, 1929 lhe son of Conrad Alonzon Munyon and Lillian B. (Cummings) Munyon. He graduated from Battle Creek Central in 1949. Mr. Munyon married Mary E. Hart in Rome. Georgia on August 7, 1959. Mr. Munyon worked for Consumer Power Company in “meter services" for 41 and a half years installing meters, he retired from Consumer’s Power in 1992. He was a member of lhe Utility Workers Union of America AFL-CIO Local #106, firmer member of lhe Moose Lodge. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints the Second Ward. Mr. Munyon had wintered with his wife in Glendale, Arizona the last three years, he had lived in lhe Battle Creek Area all of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Helen Munyon who passed away in 1932. Mr. Munyon is survived by his wife, Mary E. Munyon of Battle Creek; five sons. Robert M. Hendershon, of Climax, Charles D McCarty. Jr. of Dowling. Alan R McCarty of Dowling. Roger D. Munyon of Grand Rapids, Mark A Munyon of Union City; two daughters. Marlene Francis of Grand Rapids. Darlene K. Munyon of Battle Creek; 15 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 6, 1994 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Second Ward with Bishop Ralph Saye. Burial in Banfield Cemetery, Johnstown Township. Memorial donations may be made to the Barry County 4-H Qub of Hastings. Funeral arrangements were made by Bach­ man Hebble Funeral Service Incorporated. Avoid Fred Curths MIDDLEVILLE - Mr. Avald Fred Curths. 74. passed away Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at Butterworth Hospital. Mr. Curths was born on May 23, 1920 in Saskatchewan, Canada, lhe son of Adolph and Tillie (Bittner) Curths. He was raised in Wyoming, Michigan and attended Wyoming School. He was married o Dorothy Irwin on March 23, 1950 in Grandville. Mr. Curths was employed at gas stations and factory work He served in lhe United Stales Army during World War U. Mr. Curths was a member of lhe First Baptist Church of Middleville. He loved working in the flower garden, working on the car. spending time with is granddaughters and having coffee with his brothers Mr. Curths was preceded in death by his parents. Adolph and Tillie Curths; brother, Melvin Curths. He survived by his wife, Dorothy I. Curihs; ’ one son, Robert (Ruby) Curths of Middleville; three granddaughters, Tabitha, Sunshine, Ruby; four brothers, Alfred (Ruth) Curths of Jenison, Edwin Curths of Goshen. Indiana. Leonard (Mildred G.) Curths of Wyoming. Robert (Carol) Curths of Jenison; sister-in-law. Mildred I. Curths of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews Funeral and Committal Services were held Friday, June 3,1994 at the First Baptist Church of Middleville with Pastor Bruce Stewart offi­ ciating. Interment at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens. Grand Rapids. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Middleville Building Fund. Arrangements were made by lhe Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville Charles E. Liebhauser NASHVILLE - Charles E. Liebhauser, 80, of Nashville passed away Sunday, June 5,1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr. Liebhauser was bora November 14, 1913 in Nashville, the son of Edward and Alma Belle (Croy) Liebhauser He attended Nashville school and joined lhe United Stales Navy in the 1930’s. He rejoined the Navy during World War II and served on several vessels. He married Clara Cadwalader on July 9, 1943 in New York. He retired from General Motors Corporation in Lansing in 1973 and he and Clara wintered in Naples, Florida since then. He belonged to the U.A.W. and enjoyed his family, the outdoors, hunting, fishing and was a great reader. Mr. Liebauser is survived by his wife, Clara; daughter, Karen (Earl) Sprakes of Manassas, Virginia; sons, David Liebhauser of Jackson and Franklin Liebhauser of Nashville; four, granddaughters; two great grandchildren; sister, Helen (Howard) Johnston of Nashville. He was proceeded in death by his sister, Mildred Campbel! and a brother. Cleo Baxter. Graveside services were held Wednesday, June 8 at the Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions can be made to Putnam Library or Nashville Christmas Fund. • I Tony W. Ryan| HASTINGS - Tony W. Ryan, 47, of Hast­ ings passed away June 6, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was born November 20, 1946 in Craw­ ford, Tennessee, the son of Ross Austin Ryan and Pearl M. (Wright) Ryan. Tony graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1965 and attended Kellogg Community College. He worked at Clark Equipment for 21 years, then at Kellogg Company for four years. He belonged to the National Hot Rod Association. He enjoyed building homes, drag racing (raced at Stanton & Martin), hunting and he was a tin knocker. Mr. Ryan was proceeded in death by his father, Ross Austin Ryan; two brothers, Claude A. Ryan and Jerry Ryan. He is survived by two sons, Cecil D. Ryan of Fort Meyers, Florida and Ed Ryan of Hastings; his mother, Pearl M. Ryan, of Battle Creek; five brothers, Cay S. Ryan, Keith Ryan. Brooks N. Ryan. Douglas Ryan all of Battle Creek and Jack Ryan of Delton; two sisters, Shelby Cowham and Carol Hinton both of Battle Creek; his fiancee, Marilyn VanHoose of Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 9, at 1:00 p.m. at Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel, Mr. Doughs R. Ryan, officiating. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemet­ ery, Ross Township, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to the Arthritis Foundation or the N.H.R.A. _______ VelmaJune Yarger_______ | BELLEVUE - Velma June Yarger. 68. of Bellevue passed away Saturday, June 4, 1994 at Blodgett Hospital. She was bora January 3, 1926 in Bartle Creek. Velma graduated from Bellevue High School. She was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company from 1958-1987. He’ hobbies were gardening, yardwork, quilting and she enjoyed bingo. Velma June Wendorf married Lloyd Yarger, September 15. 1944. She was proceeded in death by her husband. Lloyd Yarger; sister, Wilma Duttlinger; brothers. Carol. Lauren, Robert and Richard Wendorf. She is survived by her sons. Jerry Yarger of Nashville, David Yarger of Marion and Roger Yarger of Nashville; brother. Gary Wendorf of Nashville; sister, Donna Ward of Battle Creek; 11 Grandchildren; ten Great Grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday. June 7. 1994 al 11:00 a.m. at Shaw Funeral Home. Lehman Chapel. Reverend Darwin Kuhl offi­ ciating. Bunal will be in Riverside Cemetery. Bellevue. Memorial contributions may be made lo the American Heart Association �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Lepard 40th anniversary honored The children of Hilles and Nancy Lepard arc honoring their parents 40th wedding an­ niversary with an open house Tuesday. June 14 from 5 to 9 p m. at the Assembly of God Church. 1674 West State Road. Hastings Hillis and Nancy (Fisk) Lepard were mar ned June 13. 1954 They arc parents of Ronald and Sue Lepard. Ada. Gregory and Deneen Coats. McGregor. MN They have six grandchildren Their request is your presence be the only gift. Eldred': to mark 1st anniversary At 4:00 on June 12 • 1993 Tricia (Wrighti and Jason Eldred hanged their wedding vows at the Barry ninty Expo Center in front of family and inends. with Pastor Dan Whalen performing ti-c ceremony Tricia's maid of honor was Jennifer Mer nil. a long time fnend. Her bridesmaids were Jill Eldred. Amy Van Aarstcn. Robin Kidder, all weanng imdescent midnight blue dresses Jason Bestman was his oldest brother. Joseph Eldred His groomsmen were Jeff Schantz. Scott Clark, and Cory Wilson, all wearing coordinating tuxedos Ushers were Jeff Eldred and Mike Wright brothers of the bride and groom A reception followed the wedding with Rick and Sharon Dutts acting as master and mistress of ceremony Music was by Sound Express. The couple honey mooned in Traverse City Lawrences to mark 35th anniversary Charles and Helen (Bonner) Lawrence will be celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary on June 13 Charles is employed al E.W. Bliss and Helen is self-employed at "Ma Lawrence Strings." who works at lheir home in Bellevue Here's to their next 35 years! Frisbys to celebrate 60th anniversary Rex and Aline (Andrus) Frisby are celebrating lheir 60th wedding anntv ersary on June 14 They were married in Angola. In­ diana. on June 14. 1934 They will enjoy a family party to celebrate their anniversary Their children are Marian and Gene Lar­ son. Larry and Sue Frisby and Colleen Frisby They have three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren Cards can be sent to 232 W. Sisson Rd. Freeport. Mich. 49325. Hastings student earns award Matthew Hartman, the son of Rev and Mrs. Randall K. Hartman of Hastings has received the Olivet Scholar Award from Olivet Nazarenc University. Kankakee. Illinois This award will pay one-half of tuition for four years Hartman graduated Fnday from Hastings High School. Besides his academic achievements he has been involved in Quiz Bowl. Quiz Busters. Science Olympiad. Na­ tional Honor Society. Nazarenc District Volleyball and Bible quizzing Hartman will attend Olivet in the fall and study computer and information systems. Olivet Nazarenc University is a four year liberal arts school supported by the Church of lhe Nazarenc Its 160-acre campus is in Kankakee. Illinois. 60 miles south of Chicago one UX13 <6 Min. Pnnti thrtr Portrxt Prndirn FRf.I AiUr *42 Cl' &*.9S Dates: June 14-18 Tuesday-Saturday Hours: Tues.-Fri. 10 am-6 pm (Lunch 2-3) Sat. 9 am-3 pm (Lunch 1-2) Mr. and Mrs. William Norris of Dowling and Mr. Robert Hayes of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Jennifer Ellen and Stephen Franklin. Jennifer is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, a 1990 graduate of Kellogg Community College, and a 1992 graduate of Michigan Stale University She teaches English at Hastings Middle School Stephen is a 1986 graduates of Hastings High School and a 1990 graduate of Grand Valley State Stephen is co-manager of Bob’s Gun and Tackle Shop in Hastings A July 15 wedding is planned. Joseph Elden Quisenbcrry, Middleville and Darcy Jean Picrcefield. Middleville. William Charles Loga. Lehigh Acres. Fla and Ruth Ann Crapo. Battle Creek. Brandon Shawn Fox. Middleville and Monica Ellen Gnmmmck. Middleville James Lewis Franks. Carson City and Selena Kay Bachcrt. Middleville. Richard Scon Eggerding. Plainwell and Julie Sue VanHouten. Middleville Middleville family has five generations 101 year old Hazel Doolittle met her fifth great, great, great grandchild this past week The five generations pictured are Sand) car Ison, grandmother from Middleville. Suzie Singer, mother from Columbus. Indiana. Dorothy Frost, great grandmother from Mid­ dleville. Hazel Doolittle, great-great grand­ mother of Hastings; and ten week old Colin Brooks Singer from Columbus. Some purchases are so spedal they take your breath away. Some just give it back. With the American Lung Associa 0on* of Michigan’s Golf Privilege Card*, you will be able to play one free round of golf at more than 150 golf courses for just $35 More importantly, you'll be fighting the * 1 killer of children under one year of age and the *3 Dennis and Gloria Anderson are proud to announce, lhe engagement of lheir daughter. Dawn Mane Anderson to Douglas D Johnson Doug is lhe son of Mrs Marsel Johnson of Plainwell. Ml Daw n is a graduate of Hastings High School and Western Michigan University with a bachelor of arts Doug is a graduate of Plainwell High School and is employed by Morrison In­ dustrial Equipment as a Technical Communicator The couple currently resides in Grand Rzpids. Ml A wedding date of July 9. 1994 is planned a: Gun River Conservation Club of Plainwell Free 10x13 36 Mini-Prints ond 3 Portrort Pendents Visit this JCPtnney store during these dotei: Norris-Hayes to be wed July 15 Anderson-Johnson plan to be wed July 9 Customer's Choke Idler tn America lung disease Larabees to observe silver anniversary This golf season, get the Golf Privilege Card and give back the breath of life Cheryl and Ronald Larabce. 7(XX) Cedar Creek Rd . Delton will celebrate their silver wedding anniversary on June 12th. at a family dinner party at Comer Landing Restaurant. Ionia Ron and Cheryl Ann Schantz were married on June 14. 1969 at the Country Chapel UMC in Dowling The Larabce s have two children. Jason of Rockford, and Jennifer at home + AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. of McNfOn « M»B । I >S (800) LUNG-USA (517) 484-4541 T>>» dunnrd •» • r-lt- w-.v • tht pubWw. Come early in the ueek as photographer must stop taking pictures at 3:00 p.m. - Thank You CrtM*£ Alrwonr far j Ijfdtmt' §7S43 — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF Hastings Area School District THAT THE ANNUAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD ON JUNE 13, 1994 The place (or places) of election are indicated below: Hastings Middle School West Gym and Pleasantview Elementary School Names of Candidates for the Board of Education to be elected: Larry E. Haywood (Four Year Term) Michael R. Hubert (Four Year Term) Thomas T. Groos (Four Year Term) The Polls for the said Election will be open from 7:00 o'clock a.m., and remain open until 8:00 o’clock p.m., of the same Election day. Dated: May 31, 1994 PATRICIA L. ENDSLEY Secretary, Board of Education �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 Kids stay home Two blood drives slated this month The Barry Couniy chapter of ihc American Red Cross will conduct two blood drives later this month, one in I listings and another in Middleville The drive in Hastings will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. Monday. June 20. at the First United Methodist Church. 209 W Green St The goal is 100 pints The following Monday. June 27. the Middleville drive will take place from 1 to 7 p.m. at lhe First Baptist Church. 5075 N Middleville Road. The goal is 60 pints. Barry County Red Cross Director Karen Despres said that as of June 7 the inventories of blood at the regional blood center in Lansing arc dangerously low Particularly needed are O-positivc. O-negative. Apositive and A-negative. She said supplies of other blood types are near or more than the number needed. "As you may know, the O types of blood are the universal types." Despres said. "With O-positive, under certain conditions, we can tranfuse your blood into almost any patient. "It is hard to say just how many lives have been saved by O-positive blood.” she added, "but we do know that we need the O- positivc donor to give more regularly O-negative is needed because it is rare, as are all negative blood types Only six out of every 100 people have O-negative blood. Oncgative is the universal donor, so almost all patients needing blood can receive that type "We have have stated in the past that dunng lhe summer months, because of lhe increase of vacation travels and summertime activities, there is always an increase in accidents, as well as an increase in elective surgeries." Despres said. "In short, the needs increase drastically during the summer months." Those who are at least 17 years of age. weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and have not given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive arc eligible to donate. For more information on local blood drives, call the local Red Cross office at 945-3122. Those who have questions about donating while on medications or after certain illnesses may call 1-800-YOUGAVE (968-4283) The Barry Couniy chapter of the American Red Cross is a Barry Couniy United Way agency. — ANNUAL — SCHOOL ELECTION NOTICE OF ANNUAL ELECTION OF THE ELECTORS OF Delton Kellogg Schools COUNTIES OF BARRY AND ALLEGAN. MICHIGAN JUNE 13,1994 TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT: Please Take Notice that the annual election of the school district will be held on Monday. June 13, 1994. The polls of election will open at 7 o'clock In the morning and close at 8 o'clock in the evening. At the annual school election there will be elected one (1) member to the board of education of the district for a full term of four (4) years ending In 1998 The following persons have been nominated to fill such vacancy: Craig P. Hannar Elizabeth J. Matteson Take Further Notice That the following propositions will be submitted to the vote of the electors at the annual school election: I. OPERATING MILLAGE PROPOSITION NON HOMESTEAD PROPERTY TAX This millage will allow the school district to levy not more than the statutory rate of 18 mills against non-homestead property required for the school district to receive its revenue per pupil foundation guarantee. Shall the limitation on the amount of taxes which may be assessed against all properly, excepting therefrom homestead property as defined by law, in Delton Kellogg Schools, Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, be increased by 18 mills ($18.00 on each $1,000.00) on state equalized valua»ion for a period of 10 years. 1994 to 2003, inclusive, to provide funds for operating purposes; the estimate of the revenue the schoo* district will collect if the millage is approved and levied in the 1994 calendar year is approximately $812,704 from local properly taxes au’.norized herein? II. BONDING PROPOSITION Shall Delton Kellogg Schools. Counties of Barry and Allegan, Michigan, borrow the sum of not to exceed Two Million Nine Hundred Thousand Dollars ($2,900,000) and issue its general obligation unlimited tax bonds therefor, for the purpose of erecting, furnishing and equipping additions to and partially remodeling and partially re-equipping the elementary school; partially remodeling and partially re-equipping the high school building; developing and improving playgrounds, tennis courts, athletic fields and sites? Please take further notice that the bonds of the school district, if approved by a majority vote of the electors at this election, will be general obligation unlimited tax bonds payable from general ad valorem taxes. The voting place is as follows: PRECINCT NO. 1 Voting Place: Delton Kellogg Upper Elementary School Gym All school electors who are registered with the city or township clerk of the city or township in which they reside are eligible to vote at this election I. Susan VandeCar. Treasurer of Barry County. Michigan, hereby certify that as of April 1. 1934, the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increase ov«r and above the tax limitation established by the Constitution of Michigan. in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in Delton Kellogg School. Counties of Barry and Allegan. Michigan is as follows: Voted Mills Years Effective BY BARRY COUNTY: Courthouse Renovation Unlimited tax pledge 1994 Commission on Aging 25 mills 1994 1.00 mills 911 System 1994-1996 Couniy Parks .25 mills indefinitely BY BARRY INTER SCHOOL DIST 1.25 mills BY BARRY TOWNSHIP NONE 1994-1996 BY HOPE TOWNSHIP 2.00 mills 1994-1995 BY ORANG EVI <_LE TWP: 1.5 mills 1994 BY YANKEE SPRINGS .5 mills BY BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP NONE 1994 BY JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP 1.00 mills 1994 BY PRAIRIEVILLE TWP 2.50 mills BY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT NONE DATE: April 1. 1994 Susan VandeCar. Treasurer. Barry County I. Patricia L. Birkholz. Treasurer of Allegan County. Michigan, hereby certify that, as of April 1, 1994. the records of this office indicate that the total of all voted increases over and above the tax limitation established by the Constitu­ tion of Michigan, and as apportioned by county referendum in 1965. in any local units of government affecting the taxable property located in DELTON SCHOOL in Allegan County. Michigan, is as follows Unit 1992-1996 ALLEGAN COUNTY 1 00000 ROAD 1990-1995 25000 ALLEGAN COUNTY E-911 UNLIMITED library 70000 TOWNSHIP OF GUN PLAIN UNLIMITED LIBRARY 30000 None DELTON SCH UNLIMITED 1 25000 BARRY INTER UNLIMITED 50000 The foregoing extra voted taxes do not include any bond issues voted under the nonapplicalion of limitation provisions of the Constitution of Michigan, such bond Issues not being required to be recorded in the office of the county treasurer. The certification is made in connection with an election to be held in the DELTON SCH. Allegan County. Michigan on JUNE 13. 1994 Dated at Allegan. Michigan April 1. 1994 Patricia L. Birkholz. Allegan County Treasurer This Notice is given by order of the board of eduation Sally A Adams. Secretary. Board of Education Ann Landers Crack makes world-class liars Dear Ann luinder>: I just found out the man I've been in love with for three years has been smoking crack since before I met him Ann. I have lived with "Timms " for more than a year and had no idea Immediately after wc moved in together, our relationship turned sour Our sex life was non-existent because he was zonked five nights out of seven. I caught him in lies, and wc fought all the time Timmy was staying out all night and refused to say where he had been I suspected he was smoking marijuana because his best friend was a pot head, but never m my wildest dreams did I imagine he was smoking both marijuana and crack Ann. 1 can't believe I was so naive. I thought all our problems were caused by the stress of adjusting to living together Our rela­ tionship followed a pattern First. I would catch him in a lie. and he'd make up some ter nfic excuse to cover up I'd forgive him. and then, it would happen again I used to get angry , then hurt and finally depressed. Now 1 am working at resolving my feelings. What bothers me die most is that Timmy 's drug habit was destroying our rela­ tionship. and he knew it. but he wouldn't quit using My first instinct was to run for my life and never look back, but I do love him. and he has asked for my help. He is willing to go to Nar­ cotics Anonymous, and I am getting counsel­ ing to deal with my feelings I am hoping he will get clean and our relationship will grow stronger Ann. am 1 being naive again? - Devastated and Numb Dear D. and N.: Too bad you didn't educate yourself about drugs and w hat they do to people You say you were upset that Tim­ my lied and didn't get off the crack for the sake of the relationship Those who are informed about addiction are aware that cocaine addicts arc world-class liars and the white stuff lakes top priority ahead of everything else. There is hope, however. If Timmy continues to go to Nar­ cotics Anonymous, his chances for recovery are excellent. Stick with him. and bolster his resolve Good luck Pass on 'honor* Dear Ann Landers: A good friend reveal­ ed that she just wrote a new will and named us the legal guardians of her child upon her death When 1 asked “Peggy ” why she didn’t select her own parents or a sibling, she said we were by far the best parents she knew. and it was comiorting to think that if anything hap­ pened to her and her husband, wc could be in charge. It so happens that wc have two children of our own Wc also have two nieces and a nephew for whom wc would be responsible should THEIR parents become incapacitated or incompetent. Wc arc all in our m>d-30s and in excellent health. My husband and I are flattered that Peggy thinks so highly of us. But her presumptuousness shook us up. When she saw how upset I was. she said she would change her will if wc asked her to Frankly . Ann. wc arc not comfortable about making such a com­ mitment We d appreciate your advice. — Parents-in-Reservc, Arlington, Va. Dear Va.: What Peggy lacks in judgment she makes up for in chutzpah. Tell her NOW to give the "honor" to a family member because you simply cannot handle it. Gem of the Day: The trouble with lhe rat race is that even if you win. you're still a rat AIDS ignorance Dear Ann lenders: I am a pediatrician who would appreciate the opportunity to share a sad and unsettling story about one of my patients. In my practice, there are babies and young children who arc infected with HIV. the virus that causes AIDS Recently , a patient inform­ ed me that she is switching to a new doctor because -he has learned that she and her baby often sat in my waiting room next lo children who might be infected It breaks my heart that such ignorance ex- LEGAL NOTICES State MkNgan Probate Court County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decedent’. Estate File No. 94-21371-SE Estate ot Eugene Bartel* Defeated Social Security Number 364 22 5302 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your mterett in the estate may be barred or at lected by this hearing NOTICE A hearing wot held on May 26 1994 in lhe probate courtroom. Hotting. Michigan before Judge Richard H Shaw on lhe petition of Thoma* W Thorne requesting Thoma* W Thorne be op pointed personal representative of Eugene Bortel* who lioved at 10614 Peachtree Plainwell Michigan and who died 8-6-93 Creditor* of the deceased are notified that all claim* against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon th* of the dote of publication of thi* notice Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign ed to entitled person* appearing of record June 6 1994 Thoma* W Thorne (P21429, 425 S Westnedge Ave Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (616) 344-1950 Thomas W Thorne 425 $ Wettnedge Ave Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (616)344-1950 isls after all that lias been said and written on the subject Ann. please tell your reader^ they cannot get HIV by sitting in the same room, or reading the same magazines, or even sharing the same toys with someone who is HIV positive Also, tell them that if they or a loved one is HIV-infected, two new brochures entitled "Understanding HIV" and "HIV and Your Child" can help them understand the impor tant steps they need to take Your readers can get these publications FREE by calling I 8OO-342-AIDS or by re questing the specific brochure from CDC National AIDS Clearinghouse. P.O Box 6003. Rockville. Md 20849-6003 One of the most effective weapons against any kind of disease is correct information Thank you. Ann. for your help Dr. Jim Oteskc. New Jersey Medical School Department of Pediatrics, Newark, N.J. Dear Dr. Oieske: I'm glad you wrote AIDS is such a terrifying illness, people tend to become totally irrational about it. Thank you for a letter that will help enlighten the public. And thank you. too. for telling my readers about the free booklets that arc available from the Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. You can be sure the phones will soon be nnging continuously Dear Ann lamders; My fiance and I arc getting married this summer We've been planning our wedding for two years and are pay mg for everything ourselves It will cost us SI 1.000 The problem Wc do NOT want any children at the reception My siblings and my father are up in arms There are eight children involved The oldest is 7. and the youngest is 3 Dad says thai they MUST be invited and that they will play and dance together nicely. I say . nuybe for five minutes but for five hoe; s’ No way I can just see them running around, jumping on each other, playing tag. screaming and wrecking the buffci table. No, thank you We do not want that My father just phoned to say he will not be coming because his 6-ycar-old (from his se­ cond marriage) is not welcome. I explained that we’ve engaged baby sitters for anyone who has children. My fiance and 1 are both standing firm We love our nephews and nieces, but a five-hour reception where people will be dnnking is not the place for them I'm very upset and wish my family would stop trying to bully us Are wc ngh»'’ Whose wedding is this, anyhow'’ - Long Island, N.Y. Dear L.I.: This is not a matter of right or wrong, it’s a matter of whose wishes should prevail I say it's up to you to decide who should be present If you and your fiance don't want children, that should settle it. If your father continues to bug you. let him slay home with his 6-year-old. What can you give thr person who has everything ? Ann Landers ' booklet. ' Gems.'' is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ' ‘Gems " is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Faro's Pizza is open for business in the south half of its former location which was badly damaged by fire months ago. The north half is available for rent. Next Monday . June 13. there w ill be the an­ nual school election Voters choose trustees for the school board. The current school board meets at 7:30 that evening Also on the 13th. there will be the semi­ annual Red Cross Bloodmobilc at Fellowship Hall on Fourth Avenue. Tuesday. June 14. is Flag Day New on the scene this year will be dozens of bunting ban­ ners on homes and business places A supply of these was ordered on a trial basis by the local historical society and as a means of gel­ ling one to use on the depot. The initial order s-'ld so fast that twice as many were ordered for lhe next shipment The first came in time for Memorial Day. The second shipment also has sold out completely, so another shipment has been ordered in order to have some for sale at Art-m-lhe-Park July 2 This will be in time for Independence Day and for any future patriotic holidays. Given reasonable care, the buntings should last for a few years' use Order of Eastern Star Chapter No. 315 will host its Friendship Night Saturday. June 18. al 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic Temple. They will honor the Sister Chapter Bedford No. 471 Entertainment will be provided by The Living Stones under the direction of John Waite of Lakewood United Methodist Church. This is an open meeting to anyone interested in atten­ ding Refreshments will follow the program Cyclamen Chapter No. 94 of Lowell will hold its friendship meeting Saturday. June 11. from 2 to 5 p.m in the Lowell Masonic Temple Lake Odessa had as many automobiles cruising the streets last Saturday as there usually arc on Christmas Eve The occasion was the annual Community Garage Sale. Those who pre-registered were listed on the reverse side of a village map with a checklist by category. so one knew where to go for an­ tiques. baby furniture, books, baked goods or whatever Besides that many people who fail­ ed to register merely put up signs around the town to advertise. Traffic was heavy all fore­ noon on nearly every street, but it tapered off in the afternoon. The Eastern Star chapter held a bake sale and craft sale in front of their building. Was anyone left in Lake Odessa Saturday night? The auditorium of Central School in Hastings was filled, as scores of local people attended the dance recital of Kelly Sander son's students al Center Stage. Woodland The program ran without interruption from the first number with youngsters about age 7 through the final portion of the program with its ballet numbers With at least 100 in the program, there were lots of parents, grand parents and other family members presnt Mr and Mrs. Lloyd Corston of Ortonville, daughters Cami Brown of Portland. Kin Duf­ field of Sunfield and <xner family members at tended the recital in which Keather Wilcox of Sunfield participated On May 31. Grace and Willard Kenyon and Florence Fetterman from the local OES chapter attended Friendship Night at Queen Esther Chapter No 35 at lonu» in the evening On May 11 the Women's Fellowship held a mother-daughter banquet at the Congrega­ tional Church Men of the church served the catered banquet Program chairwoman Betts Carey introduced two helpers from Potter Park Zoo in Lansing with their live tx»a. shunk. hedgehog, possum, ferret and chin­ chilla This program was enjoyed by the young and lhe not-so-young The Lake Odessa depot now has is plumb­ ing roughed in There will be one unisex barrier-free restroom and a kitchenette in the former baggage room The heavy work bench stored in the baggage room has found a new home where a handyman will have a big working surface for his home use In a newspaper from another community is lhe obituary of Dale Haney. 62. of Sheridan He was bom in Isabella County to Joseph and Myrtle iProwdleyi Haney He had married his wife. Clara VanSiclen. in Lake Odessa in 1957 His brothers arc Joe ot Eagle and William of Grand Ledge His sisters arc Mane Homing and Betty Steams of Green­ ville. June Hopkins of Grand Ledge He is also survived by four sons Local relatives have received word of the death of Geraldine Reed of Santa Monica, Calif She was the wife of Dr Thomas Reed, who grew up in Lake Odessa. Her daughters arc Janice (Mrs Lon) Smith of Lake Odessa and Diane Tent (Mrs. Michael) Szlmar. CA and Karen (Mrs. Gary) Talcott of Denver. Mrs. Reed died following a long illness. The local historical society has mailed 200 Bonanza Bugles to its members, nearby libraries and other interested persons This issue included the schedule for Depot Day Ju­ ly 30 and an invitation to the grand marshal reception Thursday. June 30 On Sunday. May 22. the Congregational church honored Darrin Winkler, son of Roger and Debbie Winkler who is the church's 1994 graduate of Lakewood High School, during the coffee hour after church. He was presented with a gift from the church. Thomas Jr and Marsha Hacker of Lansing, with sons Ross and Nathan, were Sunday guests of her parents. Marvin and Ruth Shanks. Marsha had been the guest soloist at Central U.M. Church that forenoon. Larry Gardiner of Kansas has been here for several days sorting and sifting the contents of the K ase of his mother. Katherine Gardiner on Cemetery Road, preparatory to selling lhe house Donovan "Doc” and Vera Kaufman of Baldwin were in town on the weekend to at­ tend lhe graduation open house of their grand­ daughter. Nicole Parks, daughter of Donovan "Mick" and Luann Parks On Sunday. June 19. the Women’s Fellowship will honor the fathers and sons of the Congregational Church with an 8 a.m. breakfast Helen Haller is in charge of the meal. Betty Carey will introduce a Michigan State trooper and his K-9 helper. Lloyd and Carolyn Breichcisen of Woodland have joined lhe swimmers at the Ionia High Schcxtl pool on Tuesdays and Thursdays and the lunch bunch following the mid-day swim Monday forenoon s airing of the five hours of programming from the Omaha Beach in Normandy was watched by many, with the portrayal reviving memories long stored. Pre­ sent for the day were local people Fred and Fran Morris of Campbell Township They were with a VFW tour group from Grand Rapids, no doubt wearing their com­ memorative jackets emblazoned on the back with embroidery the numerals 1944 and 1994 and the words 50th Anniversary D-Day They had worn lheir jackets at Memorial Day ser­ vices at Lakeside Cemetery the morning just before taking their evening flight from Detroit for their non-stop tnp to Amsterdam Back in 1966 Peggy Carter, daughter of Norma Stowell and the late Bob Carter, visited lhe Normandy cemetery w ith a church youth group In 1971 Tom and Dons Niethamer. with Harold and Nell Stannard of Woodland, visited also. In an attempt to get a good picture of the flag flying. Tom had to contend with a limp flag in the afternoon Next morning they returned and this time there was a brisk breeze but it was the day for lawn mow ing so he had to shoot pictures bet ween the waves of mowers crossing lhe huge acreage He brought back a few rolls of film from his hallowed place The following year, he showed these and other pictures from his French tnp. which he called The Scars of France to assembled Hill relatives who had come for the 25th wedding anniversary of Merton and Elaine Garlock The Garlocks visited the cemetery where her brother was buried in 1988 The brother had been m the 35th Infantry Division which went into France on Julv 7. a month after the initial invasion. He was there for only a week in the hedgerow, fighting on the way to his divi­ sion's objective, the city of St Lo from which the Allies made their breakthrough on July 25. 1944 Many of th details are finished for the alum­ ni banquet for graduates of Lake Odessa High School which will take place on Saturday. June 25. at Lakewood High School cafeteria. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 — Page 9 From Time Crosby family comes to Rutland Twp. by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The research and writing of most of the following article was done by karen Mane Leiter Eciainaw and her mother Shirley Leiter who lives on the site of the Crosby farm and the former Crosby Cemetery Some informa­ tion has been added 5v searching further into the records at the Barry County Courthouse “Rutland Township had a rather slow beginning. From the slow , hard work of the early settlers Rutland Township was formed and developed as wc know n today Although the early settlers h>vc been laid lo rest and some of their stones are lost, there are reminders of them and their importance still remaining The Rork Road addition was namr i for David Rork. for an example, and Bull’s Praine Campground was after A.E dull these names along with others, serve to re­ mind us of some of the early settlers who struggled to settle this land There are many tMher early settlers whose struggles were as Susie Phillips great, but haven’t been commemorated, some of their names lost to history 1 would like to acquaint the reader w ith the lives and struggles of some of the less well known early settlers of Rutland Township, as well as some of the better known Tint settlers According to some account, the First settlers in Rutland Township were John DeGroat and Lorenso Cooley Both men arrived in Hastings tn 1836. looking for land in Michigan They agreed »o settle in the area now known as Rutland Mr. DeGroat went out to pick out some farmland. He bought 160 acres on Section 14 for himself and 80 acres on Section I for Mr Cooky. Mr Cooley didn't like the land chosen for him by Mr DeGroat He exchang­ ed this land for one of DeGroal s 80s on Sec­ tion 14. They built a shanty on Mr Cooky's land and Mr. DeGroat lived with Mr arid Mrs Cooky. During this time. John DeGroal was girdling trees on a few acres of his owti land preparatory to punmg in a crop While work­ ing in his fields he became ill and died at the Cooky home in a few weeks. He was the first person to be buried in the new cemetery in Hastings Shortly after John DeGroat died. Lorenso Cooky was seriously injured while lifting heavy timber. His became the second grave in the Hastings cemetery, as he was buried beside his friend Mrs. Cooky continued to live on the place in Rutland Township until 1838. when she married Estes Rich In 1839 their first child. Loren Rich, was bom. He was "beyond a doubt, the first child bom in the township " Loren grew up and became a teacher at the Wilcox School When Mr Rich first came to the township in March 1836. prior to his marriage to the former Mrs Cooky, he had entered land in Section 9 When Mrs Rich died in 1845. she was buried on this farm Subsequently this area was plotted out for a cemetery and is known as Rutland Cemetery After his wife's death. Estes Rich sold his farm to Mr R Topping and went nonh pro specting The new owner had problems and was unable to meet his "pledged payments ' on the farm, so it was returned lo Estes Rich He again took possession of the land and re­ mained there until 1871, when he moved to Kansas It should be noted thai Mr Rich built the se­ cond house in Rutland Township, the first be ing the house of Lorenso Cooley The third house was built by Major Mott in 1838 on Section 18. close to the Rutland — Yankee Springs town line Major Mott only remained in Rutland Township for two years He then returned to Baltic Creek where he had originally lived In the southern half of the township the only settler was Ira Shipman until 1850 The southern half of Rutland was still an unbroken wilderness One of the earliest settlers in the southern portion of the township was Joshua Peck, along with Reuben Durham and his wife They settled on ajoining land on Section 23 in 1850 Mr Peck lived on his land until his death in 1873. Reuben Durham, his wife and child lived on the 80 acres of land acquired under a soldiers warrant, by right of his ser­ vice the War of 1812. in a framed shanty. 14 feet by 20 feet. Mrs Durham's sister. Olive Crosby and her family, which consisted of six members, came to stay with the Durhams in December 1852. The Crosbys had moved from New York to Illinois, then to Michigan On a soldiers' warrant. George W Crosby took up 160 acres of land in Section 26 The two families lived together for six weeks while George Crosby and his sons built their new home The new house was erected a mile or so from the Durhams and Joshua Peck George Crosby lived on this farm until his death in 1879 He was buried on a place on his land which he had chosen 27 years before his death There is evidence that the place must have appealed to others as Rutland Cemetery records show where several persons who have lived nearby were moved from this small cemetery to the township cemetery No records of the Crosby Qcmetery have been found but there is a description of the cemetery registered and described as follows; Section 26 NW 1/4. SE 1/4; George W Crosby & Olive to Chauncy R. Crosby — 4/2/1870. cemetery excepted from deed and described as I /4 acre adjoining the road as a burying ground described as commencing at center of highway at the point where it crosses 1/4 line. W 10 rds. S 4 rds. E 10 rds. N 4 rds to beginning The cemetery also s shown on plat maps from 1873. 1913 and 1928. Chaun­ cy Crosby. son of George and Olive Crosby. is show n as the ow ner of the farm on the 1873 plant map Leota Smith who had some knowledge of the Yeckley family, said that there were members of that family buried with Crosby Others buned may have been Joshua Peck. Durham family members, Solon Douds and a link girl named Phillips, the daughter of Alvin and Delia Phillips The Phillips lost seven children to typhoid epidemics between 1872 and 1884 Soon after the Phillip's girl, shown as Mary Almy Phillips, on her death certificate, died on April 20. 1876. was buned at the Crosby cemetery. hc« father learned that the cemetery had uixkrground springs running through it This knowledge caused the father much grief He couldn't stand the idea of his child's grave becoming filled with water Mr Phillips ask­ ed his neighbors to help him and a movement of all of the bodies which they could locate were moved to the Rutland Cemetery. located on the Estes Rich propers Rutland Cemetery records show that the following persons were moved from the Crosby Cemetery to the Rutland Cemetery as well as that of the Phillips child Addie Slone, the Crosby family, the Yeckley family. Reuben Durham, his wife, and his son. a Hathaway child. Birdie Eldred. Frankie Van Wagner. Senena Tanner. Joseph Tanner. William O Tanner, a.id a Brown infant Most of the moves arc dated in the Rutland Cemetery rcconb as having been made in 1884 Information about the Phillips child and her family was obtained from Susie Phillips. who was bom. the child of Alvin and Delia Phillips on Oct 25. 1888 She and her brother. Ansel Phillips, sjrviscd to adulthood Susie never married and lived out her 90 year life span on the Rutland farm where she was born Susie was bom several years after the The intersection of Hall Road with Tanner Lake Road, overlooking the site of the former Crosby cemetery deaths of her sisters but could remember the family telling about the little girls' death and the moving of the child from Crosby Cemetery There arc no known records of this little cemetery and it is difficult to know if all the persons were found and moved cither to Rutland Cemetery or the Riverside in Hastings, or to other cemeteries about the county It was rumored about the area that there was at least one woman and one child buried there that were never removed The cemetery was considered "obliterated " and the land returned to the farm In 1961 a port of the Crosby farm where the cemetery had been, was sold to Mr and Mrs GIRL, Dallas Kyannc McKay , bom al Pen nock Hospital on April 20. 1994 at 4:14 p.m to Brenda Vrooman and Tim McKay of Grand Rapids, weighing 9 lbs . 7% ozs. and 21 *6 in­ ches long BOY, Lance and Sharon Williamson of Houston. Texas are the proud parents of a baby boy. Michael Drew, bom April 20. weighing 6 lbs. and 19% inches long. Sharon is the former Sharon Daly of Lake Odessa Grandparents are Ruth Daly of Lake Odessa. John and Shirley Daly of Rockport. Texas. Kenneth and Dorothy Williamson of St. Albans. West Virginia BOY, Jesse Daniel, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 17 at 12:17 a.m. to Emily Grabai . Hastings, weighing 10 lbs.. 2M ozs and 23 inches long BOY, Austin Taylor, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 20 at 1 13 p.m. to Tammy Fnddk. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. 14 ozs and 21 Vi inches long. GIRL, Kara Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 23 at 7:56 a.m. to Nancy and Kevin Cuncannan. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 2Mi ozs. and 21% inches long GIRL, Janell Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24 at 2:26 to Eric and Anna Pifer. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 15% ozs and 19% inches long. BOY, William Jay. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 27 at 10:30 p.m. to Tina Weinert. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 8 ozs. and 19 in­ ches long GIRL, Felicia Margaret, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 28 at 3:45 a m. to Sheryl and Timothy Thompson. Clarksville, weighing 7 lbs., 3% ozs. and 20% inches long. SON, Katrina Davis of Delton announces the birth of her son Jacob Ernest >i April 30 at 6:13 p m He weighed 8 lbs 8 ozs and was 20 inches long Proud grandparents are Ernest and Patricia Davis of Fairbanks. Alaska and Carol Ames of Delton Great grandparents are Amber and the late Ernest Davis of Battle Creek and Roger and the late Naomi Ames of Delton Also many other loving family members William Letter and they placed their home there The cemetery is believed to have been on the north side of what is now the Leiters' front lawn Little remains to show that there was once a little country cemetery where Hall Road meets with Tanner Lake Road Sources History of Allegan and Barry Counts . 1880; Personal interviews with Leota Smith, and Susie Phillips. Search by Karen Echtina* and Shirley Leiter of Rutland and Riverside Cemeteries. April. 1983. Search of Barry County Vital Statistics. 1994. Rutland Cemetery Records, Nancy Boersma. Norma Velderman and Joyce Weinbrecht. Barry Counts Abstract Office. Hastings Banner. 10/31/78 and 12/21'78 HELP WANTED Advertise in... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 • Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message, to put together a marketing program that GET'S RESULTS! Part-Time Sales Clerk Nights and weekends a must. Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply at any Citgo Station in Hastings. - NOTICE The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Commit­ tee will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, June 15. 1994 in the Commission Chamber. Courthouse. Hostings. Ml at 1:30 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to individuals with disabilities at the meeting/hearing upon ten/(10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities re­ quiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or coll the following: Judith A. Peterson. Coordinator 220 W. State St. Hostings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED 1994-95 BUDGET PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that on June 20. 1994, at 6:45 p.m. in Room 35 of the Upper Elementary School, 327 North Grove Street, Delton. Michigan, the Board of Education of Delton Kellogg Schools will hold a public hearing to consider the system’s proposed 1994-95 budget. The Board of Education may not adopt its proposed 1994-95 budget until after the public hearing. A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection during normal business hours at 327 North Grove Street, Delton Michigan. The purpose of the hearing is to receive testimony and discuss the school system's proposed budget. Not more than ten (10) days after the public hearing, the Board of Education may approve and adopt its 1994-95 budget. This notice is given by order of the Board of Education. Sally A. Adams, Secretary �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1994 (Woodland NEWS ... by Catherine Lucas By Joyce F. Wetetereckt Guest Reporter Cathy Lucas is in Georgia meeting her new grandson. She will be gone most of this month Edna Wise is tending to the library and I am writing the Woodland News while she is gone. Marlene Jemison reports that John Abney has been having "little " strokes. He was taken to Houston where John Jr lives. He had surgery on the arteries in his neck and later some surgery on both legs. He and Jo Ellen will return home soon as he is now doing bet­ ter. Anyone wish to send him a card can reach him at 2990 Carey Street. Slidell. La. 70458 He will be delighted to hear from his Woodland friends. Several Woodland area churches are holding daily vacation Bible School this month. Lakewood United Methodist. Zion Lutheran and Woodgrove Parish in Coats Grove all will be held the week of June 20-24 Parents may register their children by call­ ing the Lakewood Methodist Church office at 367-4800 any morning bfeore June 12. The number of call to register children for the Zion Lutheran Church Bible School is 367-4817. Shirley Diehoff, Christian education direc­ tor of the church and vacation Bible school superintendent of the Woodgrove Parish, said that she is trying to get sun bonnets for the girts to wear and was thinking of letting the boys come barefooted. This is not a sure thing Woodland United Mdhodist Church is planning two one-day trips for the children. On Tuesday. June 21. a trip is planned to Pot­ ter Park, where the children will visit the zoo and spend the afternoon in outdoor studies and gytes. A car pool will be arranged. Reserva­ tions for this trip can be made by calling Shirley Kilmer at 367-4031 or Anne Bump. 367-4518 Vickie Neithamer and Stacy McLeod will receive this year’s Lions Club scholarships. The awards will be presented at Ladies' Night June 14. The Lions Cub also plans to hold a steak dinner on July 16 at lhe Lions Den and the two north rooms of the Woodland Townehouse. There will be a pre-sale of tickets and the din­ ner will be limned lo the first 200 who pur­ chase tickets. The Barry County Historical Society will have its annual picnic and election of officers at Charlton Park on Thursday. June 16 at 6:30 p.m. Everyone is welcome to join the group for a picnic meal and a program about the "Textile Collections and the Native American Collections." as well as a tour of the third floor storage area. Meat and beverages will be furnished. Bring a dish to pass and your own table service The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society is selling custom made buntings for homes or businesses during national holidays The bun­ tings are sewn into a heavy twill tape with three metal grommets for easy hanging. The cost is $25 for each ready-to-hang patriotic bunting. They can be ordered or purchased from Lynda Cobb. 374-7518. The village of Woodland will have its se­ cond village yard sale on Saturdas. June 11 from 9 a m to 4 p.m There uill be a lunch stand at the Kilmer home on Broad was Hoi dogs. pop. chips, cookies and coffee will be sold. Proceeds from the lunch stand will go to the Woodland United Methodist Church Lakewood Ambulance Service will be have a bake sale on the cast side of the township of­ fice and fire building The Shell Mini-Mart (W'oodland Centre) on the comer of M-43 and Mam Street will be giving out rings to the children. There will be a drawing Saturday evening at 8 p m from the cash receipts of the purchases made b> adults throughout the dav One does not need to be present to win A & L Total Quick Stop at the east edge of the village on M-43. will give a free pencil with each purchase made that dav Homes throughout the village will have items for sale on displav in the front yards Woodland Township will vote on millage in August. Absentee ballots must be mailed mid­ June Hope Brethren Church has an interim pastor for the next three or four months at least. Raymond Gaylord, from Grand Rapids will be filling this spot. He spent 35 years at Cascade Disciples of Christ Church. LcRoy and Kathi Griffin have moved to their new work. Edna Crothers. Wilma Townsend. Betty Hynes and Frances Reuther volunteered to help with the 1994 reading program and con­ test for children at the Woodland Township Library This summer reading program for Local pastor leaving children from kindergarten through sixth grade will be held Thursdav afternoons al 3:30 p.m starting June 16 Mrs. Royer and Ms Trebian. firs'-grade teachers at Woodland Elementary School brought lhe children to the Woodland Township Library on June 2. This is an an­ nual event Mrs Lucas shares the history of the library with the children, shows them pic­ tures of George Spindler and gives each child a book mark and a library card application Lakewood United Methodist Kecnagers arc invited to attend a Strawberry Festival at the home of Eldon and Dons Flessner on Wednesday. June 15. at 6:30 p.m Hostesses for the evening will be Dons and Mardclle Lillian Barry Vandecar and Joyce Fisher Weinbrecht had dinner together at the Woodland Townehouse last week They com­ pared garden notes and shared family news Joyce Flessner is making good progress ac­ cording to reports She had surgery in Orlan­ do. Fla. and will return to their winter home at Sherwood Forest. 264 Windsor Drive. Kissimmee. Fla 34746 if anyone wishes to send her a card Tom and Dons Neithammer and Harold and Nell Stannard had Sunday brunch at the Sudcbaker House in South Bend This 40-room mansion was built by the Studebaker family famous for the Studebaker wagon used during the Civil War The house still has many of the original pieces of furniture and has been kept true to its original architecture, complete with 20 fireplaces Anyone wishing items included in the Woodland News column may call me before 9 a m. or after 6 p.m at 945-5471 Two promoted at Pro Line Rev Philip L Brown. Pastor of Hastings First United Methodist Church, has been ap­ pointed to the Otsego United Methodist Church as of Julv I June 19 will be the last Sunday for Res Brown al Hastings First United Methodist Church The public is invited to attend the sei vice beginning at 9:30 a.m and a time of fellowship with Pastor Brown and his wife Maryann at 10:45 a.m in the church fellowship hall Along with all the many responsibilities of being pastor and friend to the congregation and the community . Rev Brown found time to be very active in the Hastings Area Ministerial Association, sing in the chancel choir and in the men's choral group, teach the Disciple Bible Study and teach a Sunday School class Maryann has also been very ac­ tive in the life of the church, working on various committees, working in United Methodist Women, teaching a Sunday School class, singing in the chancel choir and being available to help in any way possible Nashville woman, unborn child die in auto accident by Teresa Frith Staff Writer An 18-year-old Nashville woman and her unborn child died Wednesday afternoon. June 1, from injuries received in a single-car accident earlier in the day. JoAnn Marie Fenner-Rose was critically injured when the car she was driving struck a large tree stump on Barger Road, a half­ mile north of Thomapple Lake Road in Castleton Township. Michigan State Police, said Rose was traveling southbound on Barger Road when her car left lhe roadway. She was taken to Pennock Hospital and then airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, where she died from her injuries, according to the report. Rose was five months pregnant at the time of the accident. The unborn daughter, who also died, was named Dakota Katrina Ricketts. Rose is the daughter of Douglas T. Rose of Hastings and Katrina Fenner of Nashville. She was engaged to marry Frank • Ricketts of Hastings on June II. She attended Onaway Elementary School. Maple Valley High School, and the Teenage Learning Center in Hastings. She was employed at various companies working with the public and enjoyed music, water skiing, swimming, dancing, jet skiing, movies, animals, cats and the outdoors Besides her parents, she is survived by her brother Christopher, sisters Kimberly. Kristin. Amber. Eva and Jami, maternal grandmother Joyce Moon, paternal grandfather Irving Rose and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Visitation was held on Friday at the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, with funeral services Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hastings Township Cemetery. Pastor Bob Joseph of the Ionia Seventh Day Adventist Church officiated at the funeral. Memorial donations may be made to the JoAnn Marie Rose Memorial Fund. LEGAL NOTICE Steve Steward Steve Wales Pro Line Company General Manager Terry Ploot has announced the promotions of Steve Wales to controller and Steve Steward to sales manager. NOTICE off PUBLIC HEARING on PROPOSED ZONING AMENDMENTS Notice Is hereby given that the Barry County Planning/ Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on Thuraday, June 16,1994 at 7:30 P.M. In the County Annex Room, 117 S. Broadway Hastings, Michigan. The subject of the public hearing will be the consideration of the following emendment to the 1976 Barry County Zoning Ordinance, as amen­ ded. . MAP CHANGE ■ A-4-S4 Wales joined Pro Line in February 1991 as accounting manager. His increased respon­ sibilities will include more and better financial controls. Ploot said. Steward began as customer service manager in May 1991. and has served as assistant sales manager for the past year. He will oversee Pro Line’s sales effort worldwide Established in 1966, Pro Line Company manufactures compound bows, sights and ocher archery equipment • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 7. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Request to rezone property In Sec. 32, Carlton Township (see attached map). Beginning at the Northwest comer of Sec. 32, T4N, R8W, Carlton Twp., Barry County. Michigan; th East 686 8 ft. along the North line ot said Section line; th S 01 degrees W 233 ft.; th E 120 ft parallel with the North Section line; th S 617 ft. parallel with the West line ot eaid Sec. 32; th West parallel with said North Section line, 800 ft. more or less to said Weet Section line; th N along said West Section line, 850 ft. more or less to the point of beginning. FROM AR TO C-3 All of the above mentioned property is located In Barry County, Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views on the proposed amendments, either verbally or In writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place The County of Barry will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabili­ ties at the metrting/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requir •ng auxiliary aids or service* should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Judith A Peterson. Coordinator. 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056 (616)9454891 The proposed amendment of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance is available for public inspec­ tion at the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St., Hastings. Michigan, between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.) Monday thru Friday. Pleaae call the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further informa­ tton Mmcv l Etawrama. Berry Countv Cleric (5-26 A 6-9) Default ha* occurred in th* conditions of o mortog* mod* by DELTON LOCOMOTIVE WORKS INC., a Michigan corporation (th* ’ Mortgagor ). to th* COUNTY OF BARRY. STATE OF MICHIGAN (th* "Mortgage*") having it* principal offic* ot 220 W* -t Stat* Street, Hosting*. Michigan 49058. dated February 26. 1988. ond recorded in th* office of th* Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on March 25. 1988 in Lib*r 464. Page* 26, 27 ond 27-A Mortgogoo elect* to doctor* ond horoby doctor** th* ontir* unpaid amount of tho Mortgage du* ond payable forthwith. b* du* for principal ond interest on th* Mortgog* th* sum of Thr** Hundred Forty-On* Thousand On* Hundred Thirty-Eight ond 98/100 Dollar* being land deeded heretofore to the Chicogo Kalamazoo and Soginaw Railway by two de*ds recorded in Liber 50 of Deeds, page 400. and in Liber 57 of Deeds, page 62. Barry County Records. Barry Township. Barry County. Michigan, excep­ ting. however, the following parcel* of land to-wit Excepted Parcel No. 1: Starting at th* northeast thence southwesterly parallel with the easterly line of the above described '.and. 100 feet, thence pay *h* above amount with interesi o* provided expenses, including the attorney fee allowed by law. ond all taxes and insurance premiums paid by public v*ndu* to th* highst bidder at th* *o*l *ntronc* of th* Barry County Courthouse located in City of Hosting*. Michigan on Thursday. Jun* 16. 1994, at 2:00 o'clock In th* afternoon. Th* premises covered by the Mortgog* or* situated in th* Township a* Barry. County of Barry, Stat* of Michigan, ond ar* described as follow*. Excepted Parcel No. 2: Also excepting th* southerly 149 f**t of th* lend first obov* described. Excepted Porcel No. 3: A parcel of land which is port of th* old Chicago. Kalamazoo ond Saginaw Railway right of way in th* plat of Dalton, describ­ ed os follows: beginning at the northeast corner of lot 27 of th* plant of Delton, thence south 89 thence north 89 along the easterly side of said lol 27. also on the curving right of way of said railroad, a distance of section 6. town I. north, range 9 won. described Excepted Parcel No. 4: A porcel of land situated HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM Kolomozoo ond Soginaw Railway as formerly located over ond across the northeast one-quarter Hastings, Michigan June 2. 1994 in a southerly direction from the centerline of Notice of Supervisor’s Position Opening Supervisor or Transportation Service The Hastings Area School System is accepting applica­ tions for the position of Supervisor of Transportation Services. Qualifications: —- Successful experience in school transportation — Knowledge of State and Federal regulations pertaining to student transportation and school buses — Ability to organize work, maintain records and make special reports — Demonstrated ability to supervise personnel and to work with the public — Interest in the total school transportation program and a sincere desire for lhe promotion of safety in the school transportation program YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY HELP WANTED DEPUTY CLERK: Parttime. 2 and 'h days a week, typing skills needed, computer skill helpful, general office experience and other duties associated with Township governmen­ tal work. S7 00 per hour Send cover letter and resume to: Harvey E Vander Bee. Clerk Yankee Springs Township 284 N. Briggs Road (301) Middleville. Ml 49333 The Supervisor of Transportation Services will report to the Director of Operational Services. Employment will be for a 12 month work year with salary to be determined by experience and qualifications. Additional information relating to this position may be obtained by contacting the Hastings Area School System Administration Office (616/948-4400). Interested and qualified candidates should submit a let­ ter of application and resume to: Albert C Francik Director of Operational Services Hastings Area School System 232 West Grand. Hastings. Ml 49058 The application deadline is June 17. 1994. and com­ mencement of duties tentatively will be July 1. 1994 The Hastings Area School System is an equal opportumty employer. FACTORY OPENINGS Flexfab has a few full-time openings for 2nd and 3rd shift factory work Applications will be accepted until June 17 at our reception area from 9 to 11 AM and 3 to 5 PM Tuesday thru Friday Apply at: 1843 Gun Lake Road Hastings. Ml described at follow*: A strip of land 166 feet in mein frock of the Chicogo. Kolomozoo ond Soginow Railway a* formerly located ov*r and across th* northeast on*-quort*r of th* southeast one-quarter of said section 6. said strip of land be­ ing 52B feet in length, more or les*, measured along the centerline of said main track In a southerly direction from'th* centerline of Maple Street os laid out in the original town plat of Delton containing about 1.91 acres of land, thence north 89 degrees 00 minute* west along th* centerline of Mopl* Street as laid out in th* original plot of D*iton. 75.00 feet, thsne* th* ploc* of boginning, thence conti southwesterly porollel with th* eosterly lino •asf 63 95 f**t lo a point on th* southerly r»ght if way of said Maple Street. said point being north <9 degrees 20 minute* w**t 6.00 feet from th* plo<* of beginning. fh*nc* south 89 d*gr**s 00 minutes east 6.00 feet to the place of beginning Subject to existing highways, easements, ond rights-ol-woy of record; together with all th* tenements, hereditaments, and appurtenance* thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining. Notice is further given that the length of th* redemption period will be six (6) month* from th* Dated Moy 19. 1994 THE COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN Timothy Hillegond* WARNER NORCROSS 4 JUDD 900 Old Kent Building Grand Rop>di Ml 49503-2489 (616) 459-6121 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9, 1994 — Page 11 Hastings schools honor retirees with combined 244+ years of service by Sharun B. Miller Staff Writer Retiring employees of the Hastings School System were honored at a reception last week in the high school cafeteria, with music by Joe LaJoye and members of the jazz ensemble Stating that The strength of our school is in our staff members." Superintendent Carl Ichoesscl expressed the appreciation of the dnvnistration lo the retirees. Board of Equ­ ation members Michael Amon and Robert 'ascy presented each individual with a rerement acitivities packet from lhe Hastings irca Chamber of Commerce. Giving up her mixing bowls and spatulas, 1st Ellsworth will retire at the end of June An employee of the schools for 24 years, she has spent 23 as a baker It is estimated that she baked 250.000 dozen cookies, along with delicious desserts, including cinnamon roils. Dan Ferris leaves Hastings Area Schools after 25 years of teaching. A graduate of Cadillac Senior High School, he received his undergraduate degree from Olivet Nazarenc College in Kankakee, III. He came right to Hastings Junior High and began teaching math. While teaching he earned a master’s degree from Michigan State University, plus 30 more graduate hours. During his career he has been a part of lhe Michigan Math League and Michigan Math Counts. He has worked with Parent Assis­ tance in Math Achievement, summer tutor­ ing, the Math Curriculum Committee and lhe Gifted and Talented Advisory Committee Church also places an important role in his life. After 35 years ot teaching. Jack Green has dec.ded to retire. A graduate of Nashville Senior High School, he received his degree from Western Michigan College in social science, sociology and speech. He came to Hastings and has taught in lhe junior high area. He earned his masters degree in counseling at his alma mater, then known as WMU. In his retirement, he plans to continue col­ lecting antique toy tractors and share his time with his wife, his children and grand­ children. It was 24 years ago that Betty Johnson joined the Hastings Area School System family as a bus driver. Soon she became in­ volved in lhe administration of transporta­ tion services, becoming supervisor in 1986 She also has worked as a trainer of bus drivers for lhe state and served on the Board of lhe Michigan Association of Pupil Trans­ portation. Her retirement will include not getting up at 4 a m. to check the weather and the roads and waiting up until lhe last bus gets in from a trip, but she said she will miss the children. A long-time food service worker. Betty Kidder has decided to retire. One of the original "food services gang" she began her employment when the new high school opened in 1970. She has worked in the mid­ dle school cafeteria for the past 17 years as chief cook and bottle washer and at the high school snack bar as supervisor for the last seven years. Barbara Kruko also will retire at lhe end of the school year. She began work as a lunch room aide at what was lhe junior high school. She joined the food services staff in 1987 and was transferred to the high school in 1989 and worked on a serving line until her retirement this June. After 21 years of teaching. 20 with the Hastings Area Schools. Karen Olson is re­ tiring. A graduate of Waupun High School in Waupun. Wise., she received her under­ graduate degree in elementary education from Hope College. After spending her first year in leaching at Spring Lake, she and husband An began raising a family and Retirees of the Hastings Area Schools were recently honored at a reception held in the high school cafeteria Those present were first row. from left. Mae Ellsworth, food services. Betty Kidder, snack bar supervisor and bus driver Nora Peake Second row. Jack Green. Junior High School teacher. Dan Ferris Junior High School Teacher and Robert Casey, retiring board of education member. Area School System for 24 years. She began her employment with the school in Novem­ ber 1969. Over lhe years, most of Nora s bus runs have involved students in the Plcasantview School area. For several years she also transported students from the Pleas­ ant view area to Hastings. She has had a Pleasantview regular bus run and a kinder­ garten run in the past few years. eventually moved to Hastings, where she began substitute leaching until 1974 when she resumed teaching full time. She has served on the YMCA Board of Directors, for a time as vice president, and been active in many capacities, including lhe Tenure Committee, Science Committee and Curriculum Coordinating Council. She is also very active in her church. After 33 years of teaching, with 27 in the Hastings area. Audrey Renner has decided to retire. A graduate of Pontiac High School, she received her undergraduate degree from Wittenberg College. She did post graduate work at lhe University of Michigan and at School bus driver Nora Peake is retiring after serving the children of the Hastings Wayne Stale University. Her master’s degree was earned al MSU. Her first leaching experience was for Walled Lake Schools, where she spent two half years leaching second- and fourth-graJc students. She then taught for the Niles Public School, then went back to Walled Lake and to Haslett before coming to Hastings in 1965. Starting her Hastings career al Southeast­ ern. she transferred to Cemral School in 1974 where she has continued to leach fifth grade until her retirement. A PRINTER THAT IS ... Student art decorates Hastings High School library The Some of the art work provided by Hastings High art students were displayed in the library recently. ' third annual student art show Dick Woodland, a familiar face on Hast­ ings buses since January 1973. also is retir­ ing this year. His duties as a bus driver have included both morning and afternoon routes and for lhe past 10 years, a kindergarten route. He has manned lhe "safety port* at the high school, where he directs traffic away from the student transfer area, initiates the transfer of students when all buses have ar­ rived. and starts buses on their way when tlie transfer of students has been completed. I highlighting the work of->e»ch freshmen through senior art student at Hastings High School was held recently. A minimum of two projects from each student was displayed at the high school library for the staff and students lo view, and a special showing was held for lhe public the same evening that the Hastings Middle School Choir Concert was presented. The students are involved in the selling up of the artwork so they learned the process of displaying, said art teacher Andrea Storrs. In addition lo lhe display at the school, some of the students had their works at the Thomapple Arts Council Fish Hatchery Building, she said. Nine pieces of art created by lhe students were sub mi tied lo the Kalamazoo Institute of Art, and three have been accepted lo compete in lhe Kalamazoo 1994 High School Art Competition this Saturday. Storrs said. The art works will be on display al lhe competition at KIA until the end of June. [yf Affordable (yf Timely [yf Versatile ... 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Stay Strong — Vote Cook on Aug. 2 f SMORGASBORD*’; 0 ♦ Country Fried Chicken and Lasagna. * Salad and Dessert Buffet f ♦ Friday, June 10 • 4-7:30 pm J ♦ Welcome Corners United Methodist Church ♦ a Adults '6 • Children *3 • Under 4...FREE ▲ Paid for by Cook For Representative Committee. 203 E State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 Take-Outa: 945-2654 — AIl-You-Can-Eat — a ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ I �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9. 1994 Hastings Saxons runners up in district baseball by T.L-Stcnzclbarton Sports Department An old nemesis struck again. They stuck hard and struck often They helled out a ton of hits and knocked the Hastings varsity baseball team out of the game and relegated them to the runners-up position for the sec­ ond year in a row. Last year. Comstock and Hastings squared off in the district finals and Comstock came away lhe winner This year, the Saxons again faced the Colls and again came away the runners up when Comstock won the championship game 11-3. Coach Jeff Simpson said he couldn't take away the credit deserved by Comstock be­ cause "they played a great game and hit the ball well." But he also sa>d the Saxons hit the ball hard, but many times it was directly at one of lhe Colts Top hitters for the Saxons in the game were Eric Haines, who was 3-4 at the plate. Jason Markley who was 2-4 and Todd Sanlnocencio, who had an insidc-the-park home run. The Saxons struck out only twice in the championship game. The one failure of the Saxons, if one should point to a cause for the loss would be the six errors turned over by the team. "It was hard to see us make errors m the championship game,” Simpson said. "Six errors in a game is not going to get you a win. Markley took lhe loss in the game. He pitched the first three innings, giving up six runs on six hits Jared Nichols come in to pitch 2 2/3 innings and gave up tour runs on nine hits and Dan Sherry closed, giving up one run on one hit. Haines' third hit in the ball game was one off the Hastings school record of 52 hits registered by Nick Williams, in a season. Comstock defeated Pennfield to get into the finais and Hastings defeated Gull Lake 12-5. May 31 in the first game of the play offs and downed Delton 12-2 in six innings in the semi finals. Hastings had eight of its nine starters scoring hits off Delton pitching in lhe mercy-rule shortened semi-final game. Todd Sanlnocencio was on the mound for lhe Saxons and was sinking his curve and blistering his fastball against the Panthers. The win gave him the school record of 10 wins in a season. A record once held by three former Saxons, going back lo lhe days when Bernie Oom was lhe baseball coach. The Delton squad had defeated the Saxons in the only other meeting of the neighboring rivals, during the Hastings Invitational Baseball Tournament. 7-1. The Hastings squad took revenge with 13 hits, gathered nine walk: and stole six bases from the Delton batterv. Sanlnocencio had the highlight hit with a lowering belt over the deep center field fence. It was a home run which was esti­ mated lo be "well over 350 feet. Bill Eves, a transfer student from Delton, had five runs batted in against his old team­ males. Markley was 2-3 with two runs scored and an RBI. Sanlnocencio was 2-4 with two runs scored. Dave Hammond was 2-4 with an RBI and Haines was 2-3 with an RBI. The Saxons had no errors in the game and struck out only twice. One of the strike outs was in the bottom of the fifth inning with bases loaded an one out. Jason Markley pitched his final game of the year In the finals against Comstock. A ball hit anywhere stood the chance of scoring the runner at third to end the game by way of the mercy rule. Mike Haas, who came on in relief for Tony Rodarte and struck out one baiter and got the next to fiy out to end the inning. The chance again happened in the sixth. With bases loaded and two outs, but Hast­ ings' Haines was hit by a pitch and the win­ ning run was walked home. "I’m real proud of lhe way this team played this year." Simpson said. "They played hard and came through in the tough games." The Saxons end the season 17-17 overall and 7-7 in the Twin Valley. Todd Sanlnocencio, here pitching in an earlier game, won his 10th game of the year with a 12-2 victory over Delton Banner SPORTS Drs, nurses donate services at HHS Bill Eves rounds third In the victory over his former teammates from Delton In the semi finais of the district playoffs. Saturday. Eves had five runs batted in In the 12-2 victory. Hastings went on to lose to Comstock in the finals. 5 for 5 for 5th for Delton girls track by T.L. Stcnzclbarton Sports Department Delton girls track coach Jim Gibson is be­ side himself with pride for his team. Forget the 'Fab Fives" from an earlier time in another sport. Gibson has a "Fab Five" of his own. The Delton girls bad five teammates qualify for state competition. The five athletes set five school records at lhe State Class B Meet. Saturday, and finished fifth out of more than 130 schools participating. All-state hurdler Amy Cook led lhe team with scores in three events. She set the school record in lhe 300-meter hurdles at 46.5 seconds to win a bronze, she added another school record with a distance of 17 feet. 1 1/2 inches in lhe long jump. She finished fourth in that event, which was won. for the fourth-straight year, by Mid­ dleville's Carla Ploeg. Cook also finished fifth in the 100-meter hurdles at 15.9 seconds, lhe only race she ran that day. without setting a new Delton school record. The 800-meter relay team of Rachel Hamden. Kati Matteson. Sarah Doele and The Lakewood boys track team qualified its 1600-me ter relay team for the State Class B Track Meet. May 28, in regional competition. The team, made up of Jerry Jordan. Aaron Rattier, Matt McNatt and Jason McNatt, finished eighth in the state meet with a lime of 3 minutes, 29.9 seconds. Saturday. Coach Jeff Wells said he and the other coaches on the team are extremely proud of the way lhe entire team performed this kids and all the kids have to do is bring their .* signed form back to lhe high school and 2 they can try out for a high school sport.' Doctors who volunteered were David I Woodliff, Jack Brown, James Weatherman, ■ Lawrence Hawkins, Paul DeWitt, James Atkinson and Kenneth Merriman. The nurses who came were Nancy Simpson. Peg Kaiser. Ann Thomas and Margret Wood. The physician’s assistant was John Devito. season and is very happy with the schoolrecord time set by the relay team. At the awards banquet, this week, the Most Valuable Distance runner selected was Mark McNatt, Most Valuable Sprinter was Jared Curtis and Most Valuable in the Field Events was Ed Carpenter Rookie of the Year went lo Jerry Jordan. It ended up a lie for the Most Valuable Overall between Mark McNatt and Aaron Rattler Maple Valley girls lose to Olivet The Maple Valley girls softball team lost to Olivet. 10-4 in the semi-final round of the Amy Cook finished third in the 300- meter hurdles for All-state qualification. district playoffs. Nicole Kirwin went the distance for the Lady Lions, giving up wven hits, striking out tlirec and walking Six. The l-ady Eagles scored five in lhe second Hastings wins sportsmanship award-again For the seventh straight year. Hastings has won lhe Lloyd Kusch Sportsmanship Tro­ phy The award, voted on by members of the Twin Valley, is awarded to the student body, fans and community of lhe school which shows the highest level of good sportsmanship. "Everyone needs to be congratulated on Members ot the Delton girts relay teams are (from left) Rachel Hamdem 5am Lantinga. Sarah Doele and Kati Matteson (Photos courtesy ot M.ke Wertman) were very organized and moved the kids through very efficiently to get all 300 done ! in one evening. "They made it easy for the | Lakewood boys finish at state track meet Sam Lantinga finished fourth in the event with a time of 1:48.2 for points for the Lady Panthers. Lantinga added a score with a school­ record time of 59.8 seconds in the 400meter dash. She finished in seventh place. The 1600-meter relay team of Doele. Mat­ teson. Cook and Lantinga didn't place, but set a school-record time of 4:09.86 and lhe 800-meter team of Harnden. Matteson, Doele and Lantinga added the fifth school record with a time of 51.95 seconds at lhe state meet. "What can I say?' coach Gibson asked himself. "It was wonderful. We did well. The five girls did a spectacular job." He said four of lhe five runners will be back next year. Hamden is the only senior of the five. "Il will be lough to duplicate but we had a great team this year and a lot of them will be back next year." be said. lhe Lady Panthers won the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a 7-0 record and lied for third in the regional competition. May 28. The team was undefeated in all its dual meets as well, this season. More than 300 students looking to partici­ pate a sports next fall, received free physi­ cals at Hastings High School. May 31. According to Tim Johnston, athletic direc­ tor for the school, six doctors, seven doctors, four nurses and a physicians assistant volunteered their services to give the students a free physical. "It was a great show of community sup­ port by the doctors and nurses," he said. "They volunteered their time and expertise to help the local athletes. I don’t know bow we can thank them enough." Johnston said the volunteers came in and this award." said Hastings High School Ath­ letic Director Tim Johnston "This is truely a reflection of the community. This shows that we are recognized as gixxl sports by our competition. The administration is proud of lhe award and the good behavior of our teams is an expectation now." Hastings will share the trophy this year with Sturgis. and four in the third' to close the lid on Maple Valley's hopes Highlighting the game for the Uons was Stacec Hawkins' 2-4 at lhe plate. The Lions scored a single run in each of four innings, and were unable to sustain a comeback rally. Hastings Men's Softball League Standings Red Division Chrysler . Olde Towne Tavern Brian's Painting Cappon Stampflcr Old Timers W-L 3-0 31 1-2 O-3 Blue Division Kmart TnR Machine Hast Mutual. Flcxfab Olde Towne Tavern 2-1 12 1-2 Division San Service Safety Service Bliss’ 2-1 2-1 I 2 Gold Hast Bill s E W AAA Alstate Jarman Const 3-0 1-3 0-3 Home Run leaders — It Madden 4. D. Miller 2. J McLeod 2. B Robbins 2 Last Week’s Results Bills 17. AAA Alslatc 16. Sanitary Service 7. AAA Alstate 6. TnR Machine 15. Bliss I; Hast Mutual 4. Olde Towne Tavern (Blue! I; Kmart 10. Hast Mutual 0. Flcxfab 12. Jar­ man Const. 5. Chrysler 13. Brian's 12; Olde Towne Tavern (red) 16. Cappon Stamflcr 6; Olde Towne Tavern (red) 17. Old Timers 12. This Week’s Games Wcdnesdav. June 8 6 30. Kmart vs TnR. 7 30. Bliss vs Jarman. 8 30. AAA Alstate vs Bill's Thursday. June 9 - 6 30. Brian's vs. Oldtimers. 7 30. Chrysler vs Old Timers. 8 30. Chrysler vs Cappon Stamflcr Friday. June 10 — 6 30. Flcxfab vs. Mutural. 7:30. Flcxfab vs OTT (blue); 8:30. Samian vs OTT (blue) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 — Page 13 Lakewood wins district title over Caledonia in marathon baseball game l^kcwood banished Low-ell 13-6 in (he firsi game of iu district title run. May 31. then followed with a 7-1 trampling of Ionia in the semi-final game and a 14-K marathon win over Calcdoni i. Saturday. Chad Baitinger pitched the seven-inning win over the Red Arrows, giving up 11 hits, striking out seven and walking only two. He was also 3-5 at the plate with a pair of doubles. Cory McDiarmid was 4-5 with a double and a two-run homer in the lop of lhe sev­ enth. Andy Secor and John Hummel also had two hits in the game as the Vikings popped off 15 hits in the game After doing away with Ionia, early Saturday, the Vikings watched as Caledonia came on in the seventh inning to score two runs on four walks, a sacrifice bunt and a deep fly. to top Thomapple Kellogg 7-6. Against Caledonia, the Vikings knocked the Scots pitching staff around for 14 runs on just 10 hits. They also took advantage of four Scots errors to put runners across the plate McDiarmid got the win for the Vikings with Baitinger coming in late for the save. McDiarmid gave up nine hits, struck out four and walked two tn the game. McDiarmid and Hummel both had triples in lhe game over Caledonia as the Vikings scored in every inning. Caledonia scored four 1- both the third and fourth innings to take an 8-7 lead. But in the bottom of the fourth the Vikings came on with two more run to i"c the win. District title in hand, the Vikings. 23-12 tins season, will travel to DeWitt. Saturday, to take on the winners of the Chippewa Hills district tournament in a game which starts at 12 p.m. The district championship team from Lakewood hold their trophy after a 14-8 marathon win over Caledonia. Saturday. TK girls win 2nd-straight softball title There must be something about the score 12-2 - something lucky for the Middleville girls softball team In the semi finals of the district softball championships.Saturday. the TK girls de­ feated the Caledonia girls, by that score. It was also lhe final score in the teams' two previous meetings this year. Coach Chen Ritz said there is something about the score 12-2 she likes. The Lady Trojans went on to beat district runner up Ionia 6-2 in the finals, fur the championship. Ionia defeated Lakewood 16­ 0 to make it to the finals. Katie Berg was the winning pitcher in game one and Traci Campbell the winning pitcher in game two. Berg gave up two hits, struck out five and walked five. Campbell walked four and struck out one of the Lady Bulldogs Campbell had a no-huicr going into the sev­ enth inning before giving up the two hits and runs LEGAL NOTICES: NOTICE NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY Notice it hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following CASE NO V-6-94 — George and Judith Catterline. (applicants). LOCATION At 1934 W Hickory Rd. on the South »ide between Manning Lake & Budd Rd». in Sec. 30. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a voriorKe to erect o detached accessory building larger than 768 square feet CASE NO. V-7-94 — Patrick Hammond, (appli­ cant). S Lord Partnership, (property owners). LOCATION At 76 Culbert Dr on the East side between Barber 4 Barber Rds in Sec 28. Carlton Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to reduce lot size in Rl-1 zoning district from 150 feet to 100 feet or lest CASE NO V-8-94 — Randall 8 Goy Royalty (applicants) LOCATION At 11720 Shultz Dr on the North side off Gurd Rd. in Sec. 12. Barry Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to enlarge a detached accessory building larger than 768 sq ft. CASE NO V-9-94 — Dove Montgomery (applicant) LOCATION At 8885 Jones Rd. on the East side between Wolf 8 Wing Rds. in Sec. 27. Assyria Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance for a smaller lot size than required in the CR zoning district. CASE NO VIO-94 _ John C t Patti Jo Clark (applicants) LOCATION At 959 Williams Dr on the West side (Lot 13. Block B. Pleasant Shores Plat) off Cogswell Rd. in Sec 19. Castleton Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect a detached accessory building larger than 768 sa ft MEETING DATE. June 21 1994 TIME 7 30 pm PLACE Community Room in the Courts & Low Building at 220 West Court Street Hostings Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present tt.eir views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time ond place Site inspection of the above described proper ties will be completed by the Zoning Board of Ap peals members the day of the hearing Persons in­ terested m accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The variance applications are available for public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of Ike. 720 W State St Hostings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a m lo 5 p.m (closed between 12-1 p m ) Monday thru Friday. Please coli the Plann ing Office at 948-4830 for further information The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services such os signers lor the hearing impaired and audio topes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to in­ dividuals with disabilities at the meeting hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or calling the following Judith A Peter son. Coordinator 220 W State Street Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 948-4891 Nancy I Boersmo Barry County Clerk (6 9) Lakewood softball team 1-1 in district play The Lakewood girls softball team was l-l in district softball plav. last week The team downed Ixiwcll 4-3. Tuesday, and lost to Ionia. 16-0 in the semi-finals. Saturday. Kristin Heinze was the winning pitcher for lhe Vikings in the game against the Red Arrows, surrendering four hits walking six and striking out 13 in seven innings, on Middleville's field. She assisted herself on the offensive side, scoring two runs. She also had a triple in the third inning, coming home to score on a wild pilch. She pushed the game's lead-off batter. Marcia Stahl, who reached on an error and stole second, across the plate for the first score in lhe game. Heinze came in on Amy DcHoog's double through the middle. The l-ady Red Arrows scored a lone run in the third on an RBI double. luikcwood took a 4-1 lead into the middle of the seventh inning when Delloog reached first on an error and took second on another She stood al third after a passed ball and came home on Nikki Hoag's single Lowell gave the Lady Vikings a scare with two in lhe bottom of the seventh on a double, a walk and a pair of wild pitches. The Bulldogs of Ionia kept the Lady Vikes scoreless in the semi-finals. Saturday. Ionia through one of its ace hurlers at the Lady Vikes and the team was unable to mount an offensive attack. Ionia and Middleville had the best records going into lhe district championships, which Middleville won for the second year in a row. Olivet causes demise of Maple Valley's baseball hopes, 5-3 Maple Valley nemesis Olivet did the baseball team in twice in a row to end the Lions' season. The first time. June 1. the Ea­ gles two-hit the Lions on their way to a 4-0 shut out. The second lime was worse. In the first game of Maple Valley's district champi­ onship try. Olivet again defeated the Lions. This lime 5-3. The killer was a two-run homer in the bot­ tom of the sixth inning to give lhe Eagle the lead. Maple Valley bad two batters bit solo home runs in lhe game. Malt Reid hit his first and Brent Stine sent his third of the sea­ son over the fence and into the woods. Jeff Pennington went the distance, striking out seven and walking three. Heath Otto, who hit the game-winning homer in the district game, pitched the shut out. earlier in the week. He gave up just two hits in lhe game. Dan Racey. on the mound for the Valley, held the Eagles scoreless into the fifth be­ fore giving up a solo homer to former Lion Rich Waara in lhe fifth. The Eagles then scored three more to clinch. Mipie Valley ends the season 10-17 over­ all and 3-7 in lhe Southern Michigan Ath­ letic Association. Ploeg wins 4th-straight long jump title The Middleville softball team holds one of the trophies the team won this season The team won their district championship with a 6-2 victory over Ionia. Saturday The team will now play’ffie winners of the The big inning in the championship game was the second when the Lady Trojans Chippewa Hills district tournament at DeWitt High School. Saturday at noon. scored five. Carla Ploeg did it again. She once again set a record which v. *11 probably stand until heaven knows when. She became the first person to win an event in the State Class B track and Reid finals four years running. She cleared 18 feet. 2 1/4 inches to win the gold in the event. She has been undefeated in lhe event for as long as anyone can remember and has enough golds in lhe event to start her own Fori Knox. She has accepted a scholarship to play volleyball, another of her talents, at Central Michig?n University. She has been selected to the All-Barry County track, volleyball and basketball teams during her senior year of high school as well as being named All-O-K Blue, district and regional champion. GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations... In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Qty Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J's Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook's Drugs Mason-Davis Line Crystal Quick Stop Admiral Ship Store United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry's Tick Tock In Middleville — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin's Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappen's Quick Mart Carl’s Market Joe's Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy In Dowling — Dowling Corner Store Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 9, 1994 County Board candidates talk about issues at First Friday forum by Nkk Hoffman Staff Writer Candidates for the Barry County Board of Commissioners took turns speaking about their experience and goals for office Friday in a forum at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Gordon Fuhr. 4th District commissioner, told the audience that he brought his experience in business, finance and government with him when he was elected to the board. He said his background has helped him do a "good job as a couniy commissioner" and he looks forward to serving in the future. He said he has worked on getting lhe Courts and Law Building completed now is uorkmg on plans for a new animal shelter. He has also served as the chairman of the county's Property Committee, and vice chair of the Finance Committee. "1 think we've done a good job in controlling expenses and coming up with some creative revenue in lhe last year." he said fie said he has served on the Public Works Committee, which has gotten the Barry sewer project off lhe ground, and they have the sewage treatment plant nea ly completed. He ai-o serves on the Airport Commission, which will be deciding how to use S900.000 that will be coming in for major renovation to the facility Lew Newman, incumbent for District 6, said he grew up in the county, joined the Army and then went to California. He worked for an aircraft manufacturer for 31 years and returned to Barry County in 1984 when be retired. Newman said he is running for bis second term. He believes that everyone should get Emmet Herrington, (standing) a candidate for the Barry County Board of Commissioners, speaks during the First Friday county commission candidate forum last week at Thomas Jefferson Hall Other candidates (seated on either side of Hemngton) were also on hand to introduce themselves to voters involved in government, serve a few terms and then get out. he said. He promised those present that if he wins re-election, he will not seek another term afterward. He said he would then donate his time to the couniy. District 3 Commissioner Sandy James said that if she could do anything as a commissioner, it would be to educate people on how important it is for them to be in contact with public officials. "Your voice does count," she said. Those in office need to strive for better communication with the people they represent, she said. James said she feels like her role is as a liaison between the township, the couniy and the Stale Legislature. She is still learning what commissioner work is all about, but she is still enthusiastic about the job. she said. "Most of the time I do find it absolutely wonderful," she said. James said she would like to see more A year-long art project funded by the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation has produced art work that belies the age of the artists. Developmental Kindergartners in Cindy Bender s class al Southeastern Elementary in Hastings tried their hand at everything from the abstract works of Jackson Pollock, to lhe more traditional style of Michelangelo, to computer art The children studied pointillism, pop art. still life, portraits, collages and much more by other artists such as Paul Klee. Vincent van Gogh. Claude Monet and Fernando Leger. They also tried all of the different styles of art. with some exceptional results. Bender said. As part of the unit on art, the children all made an art portfolio with examples of their art work done during the year and also visited the Kreske Art Museum at Michigan State University in Lansing near lhe end of the school year. Parents were invited to school to sec the art produced by lhe children in a special showing, complete with punch and cookies. people attend township and commissioners meetings. Orvin Moore, chairman of the board, said that he has been a commissioner for seven and a half years, with the last year and a half as chairman. He serves District 5 To be a commissioner in this day and time, he said, one must have a "conservative approach." financially and overall "Wc have lo look to the future We cannot react to the past" He listed some issues that will be taken up by the board in the future, including construction of a new animal shelter, a decision on the landfill expansion issue, funding for the Human Resource Network and escalation of the needs of lhe elderly. Moore said some long-range planning must be done so incarcerated citizens can re­ enter society. Ethel Boze. from District 7. said she is a life-long resident of Barry County who has served as a commissioner for five and a half years. She said she was the chair of lhe criminal justice committee, vice chair of personnel, and vice chair of services. She has also served on many boards, including mental health and the Commission on Aging, she said. "I know I have the expencncc. I have lhe lime and I look forward to serving one more term." she said. Bob Wenger, the commissioner from District 2, is serving as vice chairman of me board. He said be has bee i on the board for five and a half years and is serving as chairman of lhe Couniy Development Committee, and a member of the Criminal Justice Committee. Wenger said he would like the support to come back one more time and complete some of the projects the commissioners have started, like modernizing the mapping department and working on the landfill issue. Marge Radant. the commissioner who represents the city of Hastings. District I. said that to her the most important issue of the election is how the candidates view their jobs as commissioners. She said she views her job like a business because of the amount of money they are responsible for. "The couniy is a big business." she said. She said that she is chair of the Finance Committee. The couniy has used common sense to finance the new Courts and Law building, she said. She said that the building is being paid for by the interest from a $1.7 million rainy day fund the commissioners set up. Paying off the building will take 20 years, she said, but at the end. the county will still have its S 1.7 million. John Loftus, one of the challengers, said be was raised in the Irving hills and went to area schools. He said be did not want to make any election promises until he learns what kinds of restrictions be will be working under as a commissioner. He did promise to "harass" the people of his township for lheir input on issues if be is elected. He has been involved in union politics, be said, as well as veterans organizations. Cal Lamoreaux. who is a candidate for District 6. said be moved to Barry County See COUNTY, continued page IS Southeastern DK kids learn about, become great artists (pictured left) At an evening parent program at Southeastern to show parents the results of a year-long effort in art appreciation let Cami Earl show her mom a Jackson Pollock painting she did. A Kreske Art Museum Docent discusses abstract painting as the DK kids and parents look on. The children learned about many different life styles. Bradley Horton, (left to right) Renee Winegar and Jenny Bassett are finding out how Michelangelo felt when he painted the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel. Art in sculpture are also explored in Cindy Bender's DK class. Here, (from bottom to top) Melissa Miller. Knstina Kaufman and Kevin Barcroft work on their art Karla DeKracker throws paint as she does her 'Jackson Pollock' painting. Some of the artists in Cindy Bender's DK class pose for a photo They are (front, sitting) Patrick Zalewski, Kevin Barcroft, (second row) Jenny Palmatier, Robert Wendorf. Elizabeth Sira ley, Kristina Kaufman. Jacqui Northrop. Karla DeKracker. Chris Bantien, (third row) Craig Lord. Alex Neil. Melissa Miller. Tyier Lancaster, Jesse Yarbrough. Andy Hall and Cami Earl Alex Neil (left) and Jacqui Northrop show their art portfolios and an example ot their artwork Each child added art projects to their portfolios as they studied and made different art forms over the year. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday June 9. 1994 — Page 15 Rutland Twp. Board approves one request, denies another by Jean Gallup Staff Wnter One recommendation by the Rutland Charier Township Planning and Zoning Commission lo the lull Township Board recently was accepted and aiuxher sent back for further study, reports Supervisor Robert l-dwards The two issues dealt with zoning changes asked by I -any Poll of Clearview Properties for about 100 acres nonh of Hastings on KI37 that is now zoned agricultural. The other properly, located at the intersection of Heath Road and Green Street, also partially fronting M-37. was asked to be rezoned to C-3 by Krystyna and Tom Dailey. The Planning and Zoning panel recommended that Poll’s request to rczonc pan of the parcel lo single family residential from agriculture be approved and to deny his request lo rczonc the rest of the parcel lo C­ 4 The full Township Board agreed with the planning and zoning recommendation on Poll's request. The request by Poil lo rezone about 40 acres to single-family residential was approved but lhe request to zone the other approximately 55 acres of the property toC4. was denied by the full board. However the Daileys' request for rezoning 17 acres across from Flcxfab io C-3 was sent back to the planning and zoning panel for reconsideration. COUNTY...continued 28 years ago after he got married. He said he never served public office but has done management board and administrative work in various organizations, including the Michigan Audobon Society and lhe Kalamazoo Astronomical Society. He works as a computer consultant, he said. Lamorouex said his experience on the Barry Couniy Futuring Committee is what led him to seek office "There are things happening in Barry County that I think most people are not adequately aware of." he said. He said he has three major concerns for -the couniy — the pressure from the growth ‘-of Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids, the lack of Representation for Democrats in the county '-and lhe lack of communication between the I commission and the people r Another contender. Jim Bailey, who is ^Tunning for lhe District 4 seat said be is a ^Republican and has lived in Michigan for ■‘six years. •: He said he is running because be feels he •*Can offer some Benefits to the county. He •Has the time to take on the position, be is jyoung and has good ideas and he is ; concerned with the way the commission has bogged down in the animal shelter issue, be said. « "I'm concerned that we re spending a lot • of time and a lot of money on an effort that iisn t dealing with the quality of life for the • residents of the county." Ik said. •- He said be would put more emphasis on •quality of life issues like youth programs Emmet Herrington said he was on the commission several years ago for two years, and friends and neighbors in District 7 have asked him to return to public office. He said he has a bachelor's degree in business administration and gerontology and 15 now working on his master's at Western Michigan University. He served in the army for six years. He rose from the enlisted ranks and came out a major, he said. He worked in public service ft* 32 years, mostly in public hospital administration, be said. He has also served as a trustee and supervisor of his township. lie said he is concerned because the county's government structure, which uses 85 different committees, is outdated When he was on before, he pointed out the weaknesses of this system and still feels dial it is a weakness, be said. I le advocates that couniy commissioners should be policy -makers and that a county administrator position, with more authority that a county coordinator, be created to follow through on the policies the commissioners sei forth "That isn't happening now." he said I He said many counties are getting away Trom committee structure. He also said some kind of orientation should be set up with nearby universities to teach those elected lo office what their responsibilities arc. He said he also felt a rotating internship program should be set up with universities that would allow students lo learn about local government so they will be belter prepared for the job when n becomes their turn to take over. "I feel so strongly about this. 1 will donate my first year s salary to pay fix this if it will help get it going." he said. Rob Goebel, a Republican candidate for the Xth District, said be has lived in there for 16 years He said he is employed a General Motors in lhe skilled trades, has served on Hie board of hts church but has no prior public office experience lie said he believes he's capable of serving the people in his township and is willing and able to serve Rae lloarc. another Xth District candidate, said she was elected to the board tn 1975 The board renovated lhe court house while she was a commissioner, she said. She said she was chair of the property committee in the beginning phase of the Courts and law Building The voles by the Township Board on the recommendaluMis were unaninMnis "The full board directed the plaiunng and zoning to lake a further kink at what part of that properly could properly be zoned commercial." Ixlwards said. Objections by neighbors of the property on I leath Road were aired at public hearings, with area residents saying lhai Hie rural nature of their ncighbixhood would be lost if commercial development occurs Edwards said. "The Township Board is taking into consideration the concerns of residents, but we are also concerned about the other people's rights, too." He said that even if lhe property were zoned residential, lhe addition of 20-25 homes might produce as much traffic as businesses permitted in a C-3 district. Edwards added that with all of the setbacks required for C-3 zoning and buffers dial were proposed, there would be "only about 10 acres left for commercial interests " On Poll's request. Edwards said. "On the recommendation to deny the second request lo rezone 45 acres from agriculture to C-4. lhe full board totally concurred "We're not for change for the sake of change, but any major growth will be by a major trunkline." Edwards said. What he said he envisions is arteries leading off the state trunklines to cluster developments instead of strip development along the main roads. She said she feels she could bring experience to the Human Resources Network, since she is strong in all the human services fields She also said that people want progress. "I want to see us go fixward but 1 want to see it done in a thoughtful manner.” she said. Linda Watson, another candidate for a county commission scat, was not able to speak at the forum due to a scheduling problem. Afte. introductions, the commission candidates were asked questions by the audience members. Wenger was asked about his stance and the stance of the Barry Couniy Planning and Zoning Commission members on the landfill expansion issue. Wenger responded that there are some for the measure, some against and some haven't made a commitment yet He said be does not feel free to say bow be stands until be has had a chance to review the information. Bob Edwards, the Rutland Township Supervisor, asked the incumbents if the couniy has a master plan for the orderly development of the county. . Moore said lhe couniy docs have a master plan, but that it needs updating and the board does intend to update it. John Gates, the former planning director for Barry Couniy. was in lhe audience and he said that he submitted three proposals to update the land use plan, which is 20 years old. and no action has been taken. Moore said dial there are plau to update the plan. Wenger acknowledged that Gates did send three plans to the county Development Committee with estimates of the costs of updating the plan. The costs were loo high for the budget, and the update was held up and never came back to the committee. One audience member asked whether the problems with the animal shelter had been resolved. Bozr told lhe audience that there had been a problem with the animal control officer harassing her fellow employees. Boze said the officer was a union person, so the board followed the union rules rather than the animal control ordinance. She said they made a mistake and learned from it. "Yes. I'm human I made a mistake. But today I hope ends Hie whole controversial issue of the animal shelter.” she said She added that if nothing is done with lhe shelter as it currently stands, then the couniy will be in "great violation.” "We have so many deficiencies down there that we have to take care of. it would be cheaper to build a new building than to try and repair the little one wc have." she said. Herrington suggested that many government bodies are starting to privatize services because of the great costs of trying to provide some services. He suggested that the same could be done with the animal shelter. Mark Doster, the commissioner fix the Xth District, was in the audience, although he is not running for re-election to his commissioner seal. I le said he fell the biggest issue facing the county is lhe landfill I le said the request to expand lhe landfill has to come before the board and be vexed down twice in cxder to kill it. He also said that lhe board members cannot just vexe no They have to have valid reasons that will hold up in a court of law He said he docs not know if couniy is prepared f<x that He said somebody should be assigned from Couniy I rosccuitx s Office to kxXc at the situation "This is going to take a lol of time and effort." he said He saiG that the couniy will have little to gain from lhe measure and the monetary compensation may nut be enough to compensate for the added costs involve*!, like disposal truck wearing out the roads The First Friday I .u rich and I cam forums, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic* Committcc. are held at noon on the first Friday of every month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall at the corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings The class of 1994 gathers in the gymnasium of Hastings High School to participate in the last day of their high school caree.s The Hastings High School band and the Varsity Singers took part in the ceremony honoring the graduating seniors Jennifer Blair gave the invocation, and members of the Hastings Board of Education presented diplomas Hastings has 118th graduation ceremony Matt Cassell and Nicole Cooklm walk into the gymnasium at Hastings High for the last time as students of the Hastings schools PHOTOS courtesy of Perry Hardin Co-valedictorian Scott Krueger also spoke to lhe family and friends of ’The Class of 1994 ’ al the commencement exercises Teacher Jack Bender gives the commencement address at the graduation ceremonies last week Co-valedictorian Brandi Eye speaks to her classmates al the graduation ceremony last Friday Principal Steve Harbison takes pari in the familiar rile of passage each year for high school students Here, he speaks lo the graduating seniors in the Class of 1994 Lon Me Keo ugh accep - her diploma from Board of Education Trustee Michael Anton Principal Steve Harbison is ready lo present another diploma I �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 9. 1994 Trial set for Nashville man in sex offense charges A July 18 trial dale was scheduled Thursday in Barry Couniy Circuit Court for a 25-ycar-old Nashville man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl. A July 7 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Dwight E. Parker. Parker faces three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison He is also charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the person. Parker stood mute to the charges in May and not guilty pleas were entered for him In other recent court business: • An Aug 22 trial was scheduled for a 29year-old Nashville man accused of sexually penetrating a 15-year-old girl. An Aug. 11 final pre-trial and a June 9 COURT NEWS: motion bearing were also set for Todd S. Andler He is charged with two counts of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly penetrating lhe girl. He is also charged with being a habitual offender. He stood mute to lhe charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • An Aug. 8 trial was scheduled for a 36year-old Middleville woman accused of trying to embezzle SI60 in January. Hastings man killed in two-car collision Michigan Slate Police at the Bastings post report they are still investigating a twocar crash Sunday afternoon claimed the life of a 47-year-old I tastings man.. Tony Wayne Ryan, of 5101 McKeown Road, was on East Dowling Road at about 4:10 p.m. when he tried to make a left turn into a private drive, troopers said. They said Ryan made the turn in front of an eastbound vehicle driven by Joseph Ray Hendrick. 21. of 801 Barber Road. Hastings. Ryan was killed and Hendrick was injured in the accident, troopers said. Hendrick was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Troopers said alcohol was involved in the crash and that scat belts were not being used. Ryan was bom in Crawford. Tenn. He graduated from Battle Creek Central High School in 1965 and attended Kellogg Community College. For 21 years he worked at Clark Equipment, and then for four years at Kellogg Company. He was a member of the National Hol Rod Association and enjoyed drag racing, hunting, building homes and he was a tin knocker. Services will be held Thursday at 1 p.m al Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel. Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery in Ross Township. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 7 hank You Business Services Garage Sale CARD OF THANKS The family of Marilyn K. Ad gale wishes to thank her wonderful fncndj, neighbors, and family for the support and encouragement given through the community benefits, and the help extended to us through the community benefits, and the help extended to us through rides, food, flowers, visits, and other acts of kindness. A special thanks to the Barry Community Hospice Staff and Volunteers, her “Funn house Family", and also lo the Lakew­ ood United Methodist Church for the luncheon. Wc would also like to thank Reverend Ward Pierce and Koops Funeral Home for their services. The family of Manlyn Adgatc ADULT FOSTER CARE home has openings. Private pay. Call after 6.00pm. 948-9433. 1ST TIME FIVE FAMILY GARAGE SALE: June 9 & 10. 9A.M.-6P.M. 726 E. Clinton St.. Hastings.____________________ Help Wanted CUSTOMER SERVICE, full­ time positions available, starting al $4207 week, company training provided, no experience neces­ sary. benefits, profit sharing, call between llam-5pm, 948-8456. HELP WANTED: PART­ TIMESALES CLERK. Nights and weekends a must. Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply al any Citgo Station in Hastings. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RaTES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12d each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: S2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $200 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 94X-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) HOMEOWNERS- CASH FAST! -Home and income property-Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can hc’p!-Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation____________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 nr 721-TREE anytime. 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Manufacturing._____________ WET BASEMENT? Stop leaks permanently. Free estimates. AH Service. 1-800-968-5406. Sales Position/ Decorating Consultant Brown’s Custom Interiors is now accepting applications! For approx­ imately 30 hours per week. Flexible hours, good working conditions. Applicant must be able to work well with the public. Please send resume... Brown's Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park Hastings, Ml 49058 No Phone Calls Attn: Kathy Please: HAVE YOU BEEN TO AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC? You haven’t? Too bad for you! Delton, M-43, 623-8900, JUNE 10 ANDI ITH 9:00-5:00 collectables, some antiques plus antiques blakley, outboard engine, clothes, tools and much more. Approx. 30 yards of fiberglass material for fiberglass boats or what have you. 944 Maple Sl, Lake Odessa, South side of Jordan Lake off Brown Rd. For Sale Automotive 1989 COUGAR LS. loaded, new tires, power, windows, locks, brakes, seats, minors, steering. Power sun/moon roof, very clean, keyless entry, auto lights, $6,800 O.B.O., 945-9455 leave message.______________ FOR SALE 92 CHEVY 0500, 2WD. 57,000 highway miles, with topper and built in seals for the kids. Sharp only $10,900 caft 948-2875 after 6:00pm. National Ads UTILITY COMPANY JOBS S825-S 15.75 per hour, this area. Men and women needed, no experience necessary. For infor­ mation call 1-219-736-4715, exL U4317 9am-9pm, 7 days. Kecreation SEA-DOO includes trailer. 2 life jackets, stainle’, steel impeller, ski rope, lift and cover. $4,650.00 OBO. 616-374-0974 please leave message. For Sale IRISES FOR SALE: Many Beautiful varities. 1899 Wood­ ruff Rd., Hastings. Pets FOR SALE registered Labra­ dors $200. 852-9078. TWO FEMALE KITTENS one black, one tiger, free lo good home 795-7400. Community Notices CRAFTERS. ARTISANS. HOBBYISTS, Etc ! Don't nut 4th Annual Classy Crafts, Etc., arts-crafts show, Ionia Fair­ grounds, June 11-12. Browse, buy or sell • some vendor space suit available. For info call Linda Craig, (616), 527-3792 days' (616)527-3402 eves. THE CLASSY CHASSIS are coming! June 11-12, Ionia Fair­ grounds Hundreds of Vintage and Classic vehicles on display PLUS. Auln Swap and Flea Market some vendor space still available For info call Ltnda Craig. (616) 527 379? days <616)527 340? eves. A July 21 final pre-trial was also set for Monica N. Eggers. She faces a count of larceny by conversion, punishable by up lo five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, for allegedly taking the money. She pleaded not guilty to the charge in April. • An 18-year-old Hastings man accused of forging ? check in November offered a guilty plea to lhe charge. Timothy B. Clow is charged with uttering and publishing, a 14-year offense. He offered his guilty plea under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. The court must decide if it will accept Clow's plea or place him on probation with the possibility of reducing the charge against him if he successfully completes the probation term A June 23 hearing on lhe petition was scheduled. Clow told the court during his plea that be was working a* a car dealership, saw the check sitting on a desk and stole it. He said he filled it out and cashed it for $251.58 • A 19-year-old Plainwell man stood mute to charges of safe breaking and burglary in March. Not guilty pleas were entered on Jamie L. Bethel s behalf. He is charged with breaking into a safe, which is punishable by up to life in prison. He also faces a charge of breaking into a school with the intent to commit larceny. That charge is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on either charge by one-and-a-half times. A June 23 pre-trial was scheduled. •A 17-year-old Hastings resident stood mute to a variety of charges, including receiving and concealing stolen firearms, burglary and auto theft. Not guilty pleas were entered on Heath B. Felp •' behalf. Felps is charged with three counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms in April, which is punish:hie by up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both. He also faces two counts of breaking and entering, punishable by a maximum of 10 years in prison, for allegedly breaking into a pole bam tn April and a school in March. He is also charged with safe breaking, a charge with a maximum penalty of life in Local couple trapped, injured between truck and motor home A Rutland Township couple were hurt last Thursday, June 2, when they were pinned between a motor home and a pickup truck at their home on Pinedale Drive. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post said the couple, Kenneth W. Marlin, 24, and his wife Channon R. Martin. 21, of 1586 Pinedale Drive, had returned to their home at about 3:10 p.m. from a visit. With them were lheir two children. Corey S. Martin. 2, and Christopher W. Manin, 3, who had been traveling in car seats in the back of the motor home. Kenneth Njartin parked the motor home on an incline in lhe driveway, facing the family's pickup truck, and turned off the engine, police said, leaving the two boys in their car seats. Kenneth and Channon then got out of the motor home and Kenneth tried to jump start the pickup so Channon could take it on an errand. Troopers said that while Kenneth was between the motor home and the pickup, with his back to the motor home. Corey Martin climbed out of his car seal and then into the driver's scat of the motor home where he grasped the shift lever. This resulted in the transmission slipping out of park, and lhe motor home rolled downhill, pinning Kenneth between the two vehicles, police said. Seeing what happened. Channon got in the motor home, put it in park and then attempted to start it in order to back it up and release her pinned husband, troopers said. The motor home would not start, however, so Channon got out and climbed in the pickup truck. Troopers said she took it out of gear so it rolled back from the motor home to the porch of their home. She then began to attend to Kenneth, who was still in the area between the two vehicles. While Channon was helping Kenneth, lhe 2-year-old again managed to move the motor home's transmission out of park and it rolled forward, this time pinning Kenneth and Channon between the two vehicles, troojxrs said Channon was able to escape, start the motor home and back it off her more seriously injured husband, police said Both Channon and Kenneth were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released prison, and stealing a car. which punishable by up to five years tn prison A June 23 pre-trial was scheduled is charge that she «ole the vehicle and that she is a habitual offender, second offense. The .heft charge carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. The habitual • A 29-year-old lensing woman accused of stealing a car in April pleaded guilty to a lesser charge during her arraignment Trcna M Turnwald pleaded guilty to a charge of unlawfully using a motor vehicle, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a S1.000 fine She pleaded guilty to the charge in exchange for the prosecutor dropping a charge could raise the maximum sentence on either charge by one-and-one-half times. Turnwald told lhe court during her plea that she borrowed the car from a friend but did not return it. Sentencing was scheduled for June 30 POLICE BEAT: Lansing man held in drunk driving RUTLAND TWP. — Barry Couniy Sheriffs deputies report they arrested a 3 7-year-old Lansing man Monday, May 30, on a charge of drunk driving, third offense. Deputies said they stopped Dan C. Donahue at about 2:15 a.nt for having a loud exhaust while he was driving north on Airport Road near East State Road. Donahue smelled of alcohol and had a blood alcohol level of .13 percent, deputies said. A .10 is considered legally intoxicated. He also was charged with driving on a suspended license. Crash injures Hastings woman BALTIMORE TWP. — A 43-ycar-old Hastings woman was hurt in a car crash Wednesday. June ’. on Lawrence Road west of McKeown Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Elaine K. Bubnas. of 6700 Foster Road, told deputies she was heading west on Lawrence at 7:45 a.m. when she came over a hill and saw an eastbound car turning left into a driveway. She said the car was in her lane and she tried to avoid it by driving off the north side of the road. The cars hit anyway, however, and Bubnas' car then went across the road, hit a road sign and then hit a tree. The driver of lhe other car. Tami L. Shotwell. 28, of 2329 Lawrence Road. Hastings, told deputies she had been trying to make a left turn into her driveway. She said she stopped, then started to turn when Bubnas' car came over the hill and hit her. Six «*rcll also said that the sun was in her eyes. Bubr was taken to Penrxxk Hospital, where she was treated and released. Fc .ir people injured in collision N AM I VILLE — Four people were injured Sunday in a two-car crash at the intersection of Main and Pearl streets in Nashville, troopers from the Hastings Slate Police post report. Robert W. Hieftje, 64. of Belding, was driving south on Main at 1 p.m. when he drove through a yield sign at the interaction and hit a northbound car driven by James A. Hrivnak. 16. of Westville. Ind., troopers said. Hieflje told troopers he was not familiar with the road and did not know the sign was there Hieftje and his passenger. Shirley A. Hieftje. 62, were both injured. They were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Hrivnak and his passenger, Mary K. Hrivnak. also were taken to Pennock Hospital for injuries. They were treated and released. Hieftje was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. troopers said Three injured in van-car crash YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A Middleville man and a Grandville couple were hurt in a car-van crash May 28 at lhe intersection ot Chief Noonday and Yankee Springs roads. Barry County deputies report. Gordon G. Burland. 56. and his wife Mary L. Borland. 56. were driving their van west along Chief Noonday al about 9 p.m. when they came lo lhe intersection, deputies said. They stopped al lhe intersection and had started forward again when they were hit by a northbound car that bad failed to stop al lhe intersection, deputies said. The driver of the car. James J. Robertson. 16. of 8200 Crane, reportedly was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. The Burlands and Robertson, who was not wearing a seal belt, were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treaicd and released. Three-car collision hurts two THORNAPPLE TWP. — Two Middleville residents were hurt in a thrcc-car crash Wednesday. June 1, at the intersection of M-37 and Shaw Lake Road. Michigan Slate Police from the Hastings post report. Troopers said Kathy A. Frazer. 33. of 1465 Brigg: Road, was wailing to turn left onto Shaw Lake Road from westbound M-37 al 5:15 p.m. when she was rear-ended by Tami J. Minor, 35. of 308 W. Main. A third westbound car, driven by Glenda S. Prichard, 36, of 201 Russell Street. Middleville, tried to avoid a direct rear-end collision with lhe cars ahead of her. Troopers said she collided with the rear comer of Frazer's car and left lhe roadway. Frazer and Minor reportedly were injured and taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. One hurt in accident on M-37 HASTINGS TWP. — A Delton woman was hurt Saturday in a car-pickup truck crash on M-37, Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Shirley M. Frey. 65, of R2 l-ong Lake, was a passenger in a truck driven by Lloyd D. Frey, 67, troopers said. They said Frey was driving north on M-37 at 11:30 a.m. when he stopped to make a left turn into a driveway. Upon stopping, he was hit from behind by a car driven by Donna L. Vance, 59, of 6334 Thornapple l-ake Road, Nashville, troopers said. Vance reportedly was ticketed for failing lo stop in a clear assured distance. Neither of the Freys were wearing seat belts, police said. Shirley Frey was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released Canoe stolen from Beach Island home PRARIEVILLE TWP. — Deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department report a $400 canoe was stolen from a residence on Beach Island at Pine Lake. They said the canoe was taken between May 13 and May 22. Rollover injures Middleville man THORN APPLE TU'P — a 30-year-old Middleville man was hurt May 28 in a roll­ over accident on Whitneyvillc Road near Crane Road, deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs department report They said Richard J. Slater III, of 212 Grand Rapids Street, was southbound on Whitneyvillc at 5:48 a.m. when he went off the east side of the road, hit a mailbox, slid across to the other side of the road, hit a tree and rolled his vehicle over onto its roof. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was admitted and released Tuesday. May 31 Deer causes motorcycle mishap BALTIMORE TWP — A 36-year-old Hastings man was hurt Saturday when he hit a deer with his motorcycle on Whitney Road just east of M-37, State Police at the Hastings post report. John C Gaskill, of 2000 Whitney Road, was driving west on Whitney Road al 2 p.m. when he was unable to avoid a collisuxi with the deer, which ran onto the road, police said They said Gaskill was thrown frem the cycle, hit the road and bounced into lhe ditch. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was listed in good condition Wednesday He was also ticketed fix not having his registration or proof of insurance, police said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-06-16.pdf 8fb40363fffb0e329ed781d96dcbff72 PDF Text Text Schools, bus drivers agree on contract Local woman rises above spouse abuse All-county teams for spring sports See Page 5 See Page 12 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 wutihg* rustic ubrary 121 S CHtl’CHSI UNGS ANNER THURSDAY. JUNE 16. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 17 Landfill plan recommended by committee News Briefs Two blood drives are June 20, 27 The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct blood drives from I to 7 p.m. Monday. June 20. at the First Methodist Church in Hastings and the same hours on Mon­ day. June 27. al the First Baptist Church on North Middleville Road. Middleville Goal for de Hastings drive is 100 pints, for the campaign in Middleville, it's 60 pints Barry County Red Cross Director Karen Despres said regional blood sup­ plies are low, particularly for Opositive. O-negaiive, A-positive and Anegattve. Those who arc at least 17 years of age. weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and have not given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive are eligible to donate. For more information, call the Red Cross office in Hastings at 945-3122. TK Supt. finalists being interviewed The Final six candidates (or the superintendent's job at Thornapplc Kellogg Schools will be interviewed this week by the TK Board of Education. The top six are Scott Cason, principal at Grand Haven High School; James Gillette, superintendent at Meridian Public Schools in Sanford; Michael J. Manor, superintendent at Pinconning Area Schools; Thomas J. Pc Ion, Miptnntendent at Farwell Area Schools; and D. William Wheel ley. superinten­ dent of Middletown Schools in Rhode Island and Ronald D. Kelton, superintendent of the Cheyenne County School District in Kit Carson. Colo. Interviews were scheduled for Tues­ day and Friday nights and Saturday mor­ ning at the high school library. The new superintendent will succeed Steve Garrett, who is retiring June 30. Rwanda missionary to visit local church Harriet Bolodar. who recently return­ ed from war-tom Rwanda in Africa, will be interviewed by Pastor Dan Graybill at the 11 a.m. service Sunday at Hastings Free Methodist Church Bolodar has returned after serving as a missionary in Burundi and Zaire and most recently as nursing education ad­ ministrator at Kibogora Hospital in Rwanda. The public is invited to the service. Assisted suicide petition available Those who want to sign the doctorassisted petitions to place on the Nov. 8 general election ballot may sign them at 502 W. Clinton St.. Hastings, in the car port area Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18. from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nashville Council vacancies filled Two members of the Nashville Village Council were appointed last week to fill vacancies. Council approved the appointments of Dr. Michael Callton and Richard Tobias. Callton is a local chiropractor and Tobias is e former member of the coun­ cil who chose not to seek re-election. The vacancies were created by the resignations of Jeff Beebe, because of job opportunities outside the area, and Dirk Meersma. because of health pro­ blems. Meersma had been elected to his first term last March Three local people had expressed in­ terest in the council posts. The third was Marsha Calhanc Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 PRICE 25* Governor John Engler and State Representative Bob Bender share a laugh at the Middleville Rotary lunch meeting last Tuesday. The sargeant-atarms "fined" Engler $3. When he remembered that the Governor didn’t carry cash, Bender got to pay instead. Gov. Engler speaks to Middliville Rotary by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer "Michigan can truly be the best state in the umon for small businesses, raising a family, and general growth,” said Gov. John Engler at the Middleville Rotary Club meeting Tuesday. Engler joined the group for lunch at the Middle Villa as pan of his commitment to visit each county at least once a year. He arrived about noon and look time to mingle with about 60 peonle. including Mid­ dleville Rotarians and SOti£ Hastings Rotary members. State Rep. Bob Bender, area business people, candidates running for Bender's scat, and even a Lion. District Governor-Elect Rusty Kermeen. After lunch, the governor was even targeted by Sargeant-At-Arms Roger Timmerman to be fit ed along with several others who had to make a contribution to the fund that is col­ lected ;n a bed pan Engler was fined $3. one for each of his un­ born children. But Bender ended up paying the fine for him when Timmerman said that he remembered that the governor didn't cany cash Once that business was over. Engler made a brief speech to the group He stressed the changes that have taken place in the state over the past three years, and talked about the future "'Three years ago. Michigan's economy was among the worst of the most populous states.” Engler said. "Now. we have the lowest unemployment on any of them at 5.7 percent. " We've added 450.000 new jobs in Michigan. One out of three new jobs created in the nation are in Michigan.” Engler said that there had been seven tax cuts in 1991 and another one to benefit small businesses was on his desk. He reminded that the property tax was reduced drastically and still financing educa­ tion was a priority. ”Our strategy is to bring down the cost of doing business and the cost of raising a family in our stale." he said. Engler added that there has been a reduction in the number of state jobs. That has helped with changing the deficit in 1991 to a surplus at the end of 1993. "We will have the largest cash reserve at the end of 1994 ever.” said the governor. Engler also explained how the slate is help­ ing recipients of Aid for Dependent Children. The new social contract that now is man­ datory asks that those receiving A EX? work at least a part-time job of 20 hours If they are not working, it is expected they will be taking job training or doing that much volunteer work. See ENGLER, page 6 by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee has voted to recommend the County Board of Commissioners approve a plan allowing for expansion of Hastings Sanitary Service and importing solid waste from 12 surrounding counties. The controversial amendment to the county's solid waste plan has been the subject of heated debate for almost a year at many public forums, including two public hearings held last month by the Solid Waste Committee. The vote Wednesday was 5-4. with three committee members absent Voting to send the amendment to the County Board with the recommendation to approve were Ken Neil. Dick Thomas. Henry Valkema. William Sweeney and Robert Wenger. Voting against the recommendation for approval were Vcrn Allerding, Everil Manshum. Jeff Mansfield and James Schnackenberg Absent were Sandy O'Dell, Ken Kensington and Ed ten Haaf The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee was appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners last year to study an amendment applied for by Hastings Sanitary Service, which is owned by Anthony Soave of Detroit The Barry County Board of Commissioners now will take up the matter, and has three options. It can approve, deny or send it back to the Solid Waste Committee for revision. If the commissioners approve the amendment, it then goes to each municipality in the county for its vote. If the County Board docs not pass it. the process stops. Also, two-thirds of the 21 units of government must approve the amendment or it fails. Besides the recommendation to approve the change, the motion to send the amendment to the Board of Commissioners also recommends that the county board reach a host agreement before it votes on ’he The lack of a host agreement with the county and township in which the landfill is located was named as one reason for denying a recommendation to approve. Also, those who voted against the recommendation said they did not feel they have enough specific information to know the effects of what they were voting on. V. Harry Adrounie. chairman of the committee, noted that each piece of information collected by the committee and its subcommittees, including the public hearings and correspondence pertaining to the matter, would be sent to each commissioner for study. When Adrounie pointed out that his committee was charged with just gathering facts and forwarding them to the commission. Schnackenberg agreed, saying the committee was a not a decision-making board. Critics of the amendment object to expanding the size of the landfill and increasing the intake of the facility to about four times the volume it now has. The size and number of trucks needed to bring in that amount of solid waste is a sore point with those who have spoken at public meetings. They also point to possible environmental damage to nearby lakes, streams and wetlands, and declining lifestyle if the expansion is allowed. Also, others have predicted that accepting waste from outside counties will fill the only landfill in the county, leaving Barry County residents looking for other ways to dispose of its solid waste. Another amendment to the county solid waste plan, this one from Pitsch Companies in Ionia County, also passed with a recommendation for approval with little committee discussion and no public comment. That amendment asks that Barry County be allowed to send its special waste, usually construction debris and contaminated soil, out of Barry into Ionia County. Wednesday's session was a regular committee meeting, not a public hearing, and it lasted about two hours, with the board discussing and the public listening. amendment. Lawrence's motion for new trial denied by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster denied Stephen Lawrence s motion for a new trial Monday m Barry County Circuit Court. Shuster rejected claims that anti-anxiety medications Lawrence was taking in 1992 hampered his ability to get a fair trial. The judge said in his ruling that the medications used by LawTencc. including Xanax and Ativan, were given to him to improve his capabilities and performance levels Doctors testified that the doses given to Lawrence fell within the usual recommended ranges. Shuster said. He added that he felt the drugs “did not impair his (Lawrence's) abilities to understand the trial proceedings or his ability to assist in his defense." Lawrence had been found competent to stand trial before and during his trial. Shuster said, and "no further examinations or hearings are deemed necessary The judge also said that the court had seen many people convicted of a serious planned crimes, and that Stephen s conduct at the time of his trial was in "no way unusual for the circumstances. "This court remains confident that the jury reached the correct result in convicting See LAWRENCE, page 14 Haywood loses bid for 4th term in Hastings Delton voters pass millage, bond issue J-Ad Graphics News Service Delton Kellogg School District voters ap­ proved a millage request and a bond issue and elected a new school board member Monday while a Hastings man was defeated in his bid for a fourth four-year term in an­ nual school election results. In Delton, where there was a high turnout of voters, citizens gave the schools permis­ sion to borrow S2.9 million for building and site improvements, an addition to the elementary school, furnishings and equipment. They also approved an 18-mill property tax increase for 10 years for businesses and owners of second homes, cottages and other non-homcstcad property Elected to a four-year term on the Board of Education was Elizabeth Matteson of Shel­ byville. coowner of Matteson Marine at Gun Lake She polled 658 voles to Craig Hannars 206 and wnte-tn Sharon Boyle s 206 Matteson succeeds Paul Skinner who chose not to seek re-election Out of the district's approximately 7.500 See ELECTIONS, page 6 Michael Hubert Thomas Groos Elizabeth Matteson �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 16. 1994 Space to be made for city manager J-Ad Graphics .Vru-s Srmee Hastings' first city manager is expected to take office by sometime around Labor Day. but City Hall needs to make room whoever that will be So the City Council Monday night officially ratified a letter from Mayor Mary Lou Gray notityifgJ^S^fVct’MternBrMa^ of tenant cy in City Hall. The wyviqe will nave until Sept I "We have had a good relationship w ith Job Service, providing space, at no cost, for space, heat or lights for quite a number of years." pray wrote in the letter. "We've always felt like we made a positive contribu­ tion over the years to the citizens of this com­ munity who were searching for a job. in that they didn’t have to drive any great distance to avail themselves of your fine service "However, with the growing needs of the city and a complete revision of our govern­ mental structure, the time has come when the space is needed by the City of Hastings. ” A new city charier, which included hiring the city's first city manager, was approved by Hastings voters in November 1993 Gray spelled out a tentative timetable in her lener for the coming of the first city manager. News Briefs: Comedy planned in Middleville The Village Players of Middleville will present their third play, a comedy. "Lie. Cheat and Genuflect” tonight. Friday and Saturday at the Thomapplc Kellogg High School auditorium. Curtain time is 8 p.m. all three nights. Tickets, at $4 each, are available from all cast members, at the TK Community Education office on Bender Road, or at the door. For more information, call 795-3397 Home ownership seminars planned A two-part seminar on home owner ship will be offered on consecutive Thursdays. June 23 and 30. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Thomapplc Township Hall. 200 E Mam St . Middleville The goal of the workshops is to pro­ vide potential homeowners with infor­ mation on all aspects of purchasing and owning a home. Information will be presented on pre-purchase planning, budgeting for a purchase and pro­ cedures. such as purchase agreements, mortgages, rehabilitation loans, lowinterest loans and what to look for in a house, will be discussed. To register, or for more information, call the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office at 948-4862. Father's Day car show is Sunday Chariton Park's 13th annual Father's Day car show and swap meet will be held from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. More than 1.000 street rods, customs, street machines, special interest v-hicles. pick-up trucks, pro-street, anti­ ques and classics from 1980 and earlier will be displayed throughout the historic village Visitors can listen to oldies, admire the cars and vote for their favorite. A Spectators' Choice trophy will be award­ ed to the owner of the most admired. Ocher awards will be for Top Five Customs. Top Five Restored Vehicles. Club Participation. Long Distance and "Mr Street Rodder of the Year.” Car exhibitors will have a chance for cash prizes, and dash plaques will be given for the first 1.200 cars. The swap meet will feature more than 160 vendors and will offer hard-to-find auto parts, a flea market and craft items The historic village also will be open, with activities from days gone by. as will the swimming beach. Admission for participants, which in­ cludes all passengers, is S10 per car. No trailered vehicles will be allowed. General admission will be S4 for adults and $1 for children 5 through 15 years of age Holiday ornaments feature courthouse The Retail Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce is sponsor­ ing the sale of limited edition 1994 holi­ day ornaments featuring the Barry Coun­ ty Courthouse The ornament's design is from a pen and ink drawing of the courthouse by Scott Ommen. a sales representative for J-Ad Graphics A chamber spokesperson said the or­ naments are intended to promote local heritage, become keepsakes heirlooms and serve as special gifts The individually boxed ornaments sell for '9 50 each and are available at Na­ tional Bank of Hastings. Barlow Flonst. Hodges Jewelry. the County Seat. River­ bend Travel, the County Clerk's office. Charlton Park. Pages Bookstore. Hastings Savings & Loan. Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. WBCH or J-Ad Graphics The city now is accepting applications until mid-July Between now and the end of July, city officials hope to hasc cut the number of applicants down to a short list of finalists for interviews "We hope to have a city manager on board about Labor Day. the first full week of September 1994. Gray wrote The date he/she comes on board is flexible to the extent that it could be as late as the second full week of September at the very latest ” But Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum Monday night objected to the ad placed for ci­ ty manager 'That's the first time I've seen a job description or salary range." she said "Whose decision was n to set that up (without approval of the City Council as a whole)?” She was told the ad had been placed by the Personnel Committee The mayor wrote to Jean Walker of Job Ser­ vice. "I would suggest you communicate these dates to your supervisor and that you start a search for space, if in fact, you have not already done so "Please consider this letter as formal notification of termination of »our tcnantcy on Sept I. 1994 " Right to Life meets June 21 Barry County Right to Life will have its monthly meeting at 7 p.m Tuesday . June 21. at Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S. Hanover St . Hastings For more information or help, call 948-4033 Historic study group will meet The Hastings Histone District Study Committee will hold a meeting at 8 p.m. Thursday evening. June 16 in the City Hall Council Chambers. 102 S Broad­ way. Hasfini> Showcase to have music night Folk singer Hayden Carruth will be featured at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings Carruth, who hails from Adrian, sings and plays the banjo, guitar, autoharp and penny whistle. Also scheduled to perform this even­ ing (Thursday. June 16) are Eileen and Bryce Fightncr of Nashville and the Wholly Braille of Hastings, who all will sing acoustic folk music Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis Historical Society to elect officers The Barry County Historical Society will have election of 1994-95 officers at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. June 16) dunng its annual picnic at the Village Walnut Grove. Charlton Park Those attending are asked to bring a dish to pass and their own table service. Hostesses Diane Smith and Sara Feldbauer will provide meat and beverages They also will present the program. "Textile and Native American Collec­ tions.” which will include a tour of the museum collection storage area and sharing experiences of inventorying and storying the collections Barry County Historical Society meetings, programs and events arc open to the public City Band concert set The Hastings City Band s annual sum­ mer season began last night (Wednes­ day. June 15). and plans call for cone jrts to continue June 22 and July 6. 13 and 20 and Aug 26. all beginning al 7:30 p.m. at Fish Hatchcry Park The band this year boasts a member­ ship of 65. according to Director Joseph LaJoyc Patrons are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets to the concerts. Middleville has new planner Jason Cherry. most recently employed as a planner at East Lansing, has been hired by the Village of Middleville as a full-time planner and zoning enforce­ ment officer Cherry. whose first day was last Mon­ day . was hired to fill the vacancy left by Mark VanderPlocg. who now is a full­ time planner with Caledonia Township VandcrPloeg had been only a part-time planner for both Cakdonia and Middleville Cherry, who will receive a salary of S26.000. has been involved with some form of planning since 1979 He lost his job in East Lansing when that city made a budget cut of the position He also has been a zoning ad­ ministrator and land use planning consultant Cherry has a master of urban planning degree from Michigan State University and a bachelor s degree from the same school in natural resource development Five mile walkers at Southeastern elementary are (first row. left to right) Tamara Alexander, Angie Aspinal, Matt Sciba. Darrell Barnum. Donavan Endsley. Shawn Lustey. Jessica Sanders, (second row) Beau Steinke. Winnie Coy. Danielle Mikolajczyk, Colleen Shellenbarger. Kai Ward. Holly Wilson and Teha Huss, (third row) representative from McDonalds. Meritt Higgins, instructional aide Sandra Dilnp, David Wilson Joel Strickland. Patrick Stephens. Tyler Tossava. Monique Acheson. Lucas Overmire and instructional aide Darlene Keizer. Missing from the photo are Bruce Carpenter and June Bishop. Southeastern kids dedicated to walking The Walking Club at Southeastern Elementary was started at the beginning of the second semester Children chose to give up one or two recesses a week to walk 1/4 mile at a time. After a student reaching five miles. Al Jarvis of McDonalds gave them a $1 gift certificate Many students went on to walk 10 miles, showing their dedication to health. Some who walked five miles are (front row. left to right) Miles Warren. Brenda Gingerich. Regina Argo. Jason O'Heran Those who walked 10 miles are (second row) Jill Slocum, Ashley Wanland Jackie Martin. Derek Brcokmeyer. and Michael Swainston. In the third row are (left to right) Meritt Higgins from McDonald and Sandy Dilno and Darlene Keizer, instructional aides Hastings school bus drivers agree to two-year contract by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Area Bus Drivers Association and the Board of Education have reached agreement on a two-year contract that calls for a 3 1/2 percent raise both years and an increase of attendance incentive pay from 40 to 55 cents an hour. Insurance premiums are capped at the present level, and any future increases over the life of the contract will be paid for by the employees Probationary drivers will be paid $7.50 per hour, up from $7. and down-time pay is increased to $6. up from $550. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said the bus drivers had ratified the agreement May 23. The board unanimously agreed to the pact In another board matter at Tuesday night s meeting. Larry Haywood, who lost his seat in the annual election June 13. made a statement on leaving the board: "My commitment remains the same as if I were still on the board. I want to remind you who arc still board members that whatever you do. keep in mind we re here for the students." Secretary Pat Endsley praised Haywood and the retiring Robert Casey. She said she and the board appreciate and will miss Haywood's experience, noting that in his tenure, he and the board had started many good things that, "hopefully, we can continue." President Mark Feldpausch echoed her feelings, saying Haywood could challenge in a respectful fashion, but was not afraid to give answers to lough issues. Haywood lent an air of stability to the board. Feldpausch .ikied Of Casey. Endsley said he had a different outlook.” which was "an education for me and the rest of the board, but it was a good education." She added that she had enjoyed working with him. Casey retires with a total of 48 years in educatk.a. In other business Tuesday, the board: • Set July 11 as the annual reorganizational meeting Trustees Casey. Michael Anton and Ray Rose were approved as the nomination committee for board officers. Electing officers is one of the demands of the annual meeting • Heard Director of Operational Services Al Francik explain a state requirement to offer breakfast to elementary and junior high students in (he Hastings Area School System Francik said bus schedules will be set five minutes earlier to allow students to pass through a serving tine and pick up the breakfast to be eaten in their first classroom The current system at the high school will be kept in place. Francik said Cost for the cold breakfast is expected to be $1. with the menu, cost and details being finalized before the July meeting, when the board w ill be presented w ith the proposal • Fulfilled a legal obligation by adopting a 1994-95 Tax Levy Resolution, which calls for an operating tax levy of 18 nulls for general operating expenses, a debt retirement tax rate of 2 mills, and the state education tax of 6 mills as required by state law Copies of the resolution will be sent to each city and township in the school district. • Discussed the five-year school improvement plan and goals for the school system for 1994-95. • Recognized several teachers who retired at the end of the school year. • Declared its appreciation to representatives of city and county emergency departments that served the school. • Adopted the budget, with the reminder from Schoessel that the figures are subject to change, and the board traditionally amends its budget quarterly. • Heard Schoessel say he was "extremely disappointed" that Stan Kirkendall has decided to return to the classroom, leaving the post of principal of the Hastings Middle School "He has done an exceptional job as principal and will do an exceptional job as a teacher." Schoessel said. He added that he will miss Kirkendall on the administrative team • Listened to proposed changes in school policy involving student attendance. inoculations for students entering the school system, searches of on-school property (including cars), penalties for physical assault and truancy and unauthorized computer activity. The changes will be proposed at the July meeting. • Learned that for the seventh straight year, the school has been awarded the Twin Valley Conference Sportsmanship trophy. No other school since the award was started in the 1950s has compiled such a record, high school Principal Steve Harbison said. Hastings this year is co-winncr with Sturgis. Next year will be the last for Hastings in the Twin Valley, since it will join the O-K White Conference in the Grand Rapids area. • Accepted several gifts, including $13323.19 from the Felpausch food Centers "Dollars for Scholars' program, a computer printer and software from Shane Albert, an outside activity board from the Student Council, computer equipment from the Hastings Middle School Builders Cub. PTO and Student Council for use in the Hastings Middle School library, and $9,082 from the Central Elementary PTO to use to benefit Central students. Leach Lake tests show no landfill contamination J-Ad Graphics News Service Fearing contamination from the nearby landfill. Hastings Charter Township officials had (xach Lake water tested for common contaminants that normally can be expected to come from landfills. The tests showed all of the tested materials were well below state levels, leading them to believe that there is no contamination from Hastings Sanitary Service. However, tests of the lake waters showed "relatively high” levels of fecal strep and fecal conforms, said James Rutherford, environmental sanitarian from the BarryEaton District Health Department Fecal strep measured 1.120 parts per billion, and the fecal coliform 590 ppb How to handle the potentially harmful bacteria found in the tests was the subject of discussion at the Township Board meeting Monday, but no conclusions were reached Supervisor Richard Thomas said township officials initiated testing because some people were concerned about possible contamination from the landfill. Thomas said he arranged for the health department to help them, and the samples were tested at a private lab as well as state labs, he added Tests were taken for "typical" landfill contaminants, such as arsenic, lead, mercury, cadmium, chromium, silver barium and selenium The cost for the testing was $185 Coliforms are not usually not found in landfill contamination, but from leaking septic systems, birds that inhabit a lake and excess lawn or field fertilizers finding a way into tiie water. Rutherford said. A test for nitrates could be performed for about $15. he said, noting that they are responsible for excessive algae and vegetative growth in lakes The lake was tested in flowing areas, and more comprehensive testing would cost quite a lot of money. Rutherford said. He said part of the problem is that the homes on Leach Lake were originally built as vacation homes, and have been converted into year-round homes. Also, some of the building lots are so small there is room for a primary septic system, but if the original fails, there ir no room for a second system. One solution to lake contamination would be a sewer system around the lake, something Trustee Neil Wilder said he would favor. " but it's so expensive The people are not ready for that." Rutherford said the township could do more extensive testing or talk to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to determine the feasibility of a sewer system He also suggested that the City of Hastings might extend its sewer to the lake The Township Board also decided to stay with its present insurance carrier, the Michigan Participating Plan, represented by John Ryan �State to give back some of budget surplus, say Bender, Welborn by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer The state government will return some of its estimated $300 million budget surplus back to the taxpayers, an area state legislator said Monday Rep. Bob Bender told a Legislative Coffee audience that the state House will be debating this week on how to give back at least half of the surplus money to the people of Michigan. One method would be through a reduction of the single business tax. Bender said. Another way would be through reducing the taxes on private pensions and exempting taxes on interest (mi dividend income for retirees who have no pension Bender said that the State legislature is required under the Headlee Amendment to return a percentage of its budget surpluses to the citizens. "So it s not out of the goodness of the governor or the legislature s heart that that money is being returned to the taxpayers." he said The rest of the budget surplus would be pul into the legislature's budget stabilization or "Rainy Day* fund. Bender said. He said that the legislature had built the fund up to $500 million or $600 million a few years ago but "bled it down" during the hard economic times of the last two or three yearn , State Senator Jack Welborn said during the coffee that a legislation package re fat nung the state's adoption laws will soon be given to Gov. John Engler for him to sign. The senator said the 16 or 17 bills moved through the Senate and House within the last month. Welborn said the bills make it less expensive to adopt and they could cut the length of the adoption process in half, from the year it currently lakes to about six months. "My concern in drafting that legislation was. let's move that child as quickly as possible to a wanted home." he said "The key thing is to get the child into a loving home as soon as possible " Other features of the bills include allowing the woman carrying the child to select which family she wants her child to be placed with. Welborn said. Adoption agencies used to decide who adopted the children, he said, but now a child can be turned directly over to the adopting family if the family has had a home review by an adoption agency. The senator also said that the process will be opened up so that families can seek to adopt through an attorney, as well as an adoption agency The bills also create a childrens ombudsman's office, Welborn said. The ombudsman would be appointed by the governor and would be an advocate on behalf of kids, he said. Powers of the office would include being able to look at confidential reports at the Department of Social Services, and the ability to argue in court for needed changes in a child's situation Welborn said these changes, if signed by the governor, would give Michigan the best adoption laws in lire country Thr senator also noted that the governor's package of crime bills has moved through the Senate and the I louse. He said he did not support the legislation dealing with “truth in sentencing." though, because he thought u was too broad Another of Welborn s problems with the legislation was that it removes (lac option of alternative sentencing, such xs boot camp or community correction*, for many offenders in the early stages of a crime career, he said. That leaves many of these offenders doing "hard time, he said He does not mind violent criminals serving hard time, he said, but those who arc non-violent should be given a chance to be rehabilitated "I think that we can turn that individual around and we ve got a chance to turn them around if we gel them into a good alternative program.’ Welborn said. He said that many of the problems he saw in the legislation were corrected by the House, however, and he is now looking forward to giving the measure his support The senator also said that a sentencing guidelines commission is being formed to revise the state's sentencing guidelines system. Members of the commission will be appointed from the House and Senate, the judiciary and the executive office. He said he will be one of those appointed to the commission because he is chairman of the committee dealing with family law. mental health and corrections. The chairman of the Senate's judiciary committee will also be a member, he said Current sentencing guidelines have been established by the supreme court. Welborn said, and the courts are supposed to follow the guidelines' recommended sentencings unless they go on the record and point out why. The commission will come up with new sentencing guideline recommendations, which will be considered by the legislature, he said. That way the guidelines will be mandated through statute rather than court order, which will make it stronger. "I think we've gotten some of the things out of whack and we need a total review of the process so we can get the violent offenders in for a longer stay.” he said. Welborn said another member of the Senate soon will be introducing legislation to remove an Ingham County judge from the bench. The judge can be removed by a twothirds vote of the House and Senate, he said. Welborn said the senator is seeking to have the judge removed because of his rulings in a case involving the property Representing Northeastern Elementary as the winners of the Bronze Star Certificate is Bev Siekman's first grade class. They are (first row. left to right) Brock Thomas. Junior Riggs, Stacey Gutheridge. Kayla Srodawa. Nicole Noviskey. Sarah Uptgraft, Jamie Berg. Cody DePew, Ricky Adkins, (second row) Joe Mix. Danny Doyle. Caleb Sarver Daniel Koutz. Nick rights of prison inmates He said he passed some legislation a few years ago that restricted the amount of property an inmate could have, tying it to how the prisoner performs in the prison. The inmates appealed the legislation because they felt it restricted their rights, and the case has been pending for five or six years, Welborn said. He said the judge a few months ago ordered the state to pay for a public relations person to work on behalf of the prisoners Last week he ruled that any employee or agent of the state was required, before they made any public statement about the situation, to fax the statement to the prisoners, their attorney and their press agent so they would have the information "This judge is. without question in my mind, acting as a agent for the inmates." Welborn said. Bender said the House was in session all last week dealing with a couple budget bills that have become controversial. He said the House had ex levied sessions trying to get a DaS budget bill out of the House and one or two other budgets that took a while to be completed. All the budget bills are now through the House, most through the Senate and only a few are going to conference, he said. "Normally when you pass a budget bill, the Senate has its version, the House has its version, and then a conference committee will sit down and try to iron out the differences between the two." Bender explained. In most cases this year, however, the budgets have been passed with close cooperation between the two Houses and have gone right to the governor’s desk. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, also read a letter from Make Howe, of Congressman Vem Ehlers' office, who could not attend. Howe wrote that Ehler's office is expecting a lot of activity in June, especially on 13 appropriations bills. The hope is to pass the bills to clear the way for the health care reform debate in July. There has been a lol of activity at the committee level on the health care reform front. Howe said. The single payer plan is being discussed, he said, as is the employer mandate plan, but there is no consensus on either. The single payer plan provides universal health care coverage, and everyone pays their premiums to federal government, which administers the program. Howe said. He said Ehlers is in favor of universal coverage, but is against any health care plan that has the government running the system. Next month the Legislative Coffee will be a public forum for those running for the state House and Senate seats being vacated by Bender and Welborn, who are both retiring. Groos. Candice George. Rachel Madison. Kelly Long, Denver Hine, (third row) physical education teacher Jan Bowers Austin Turnes. Danielle Anderson, Chris Edwards, Scott Alierding. Chris Katje, Josh Bursley. Heath Heimer. Nathan George, John Coolidge. Stephanie Gamer and teacher Bev Sivxman. Two Hastings schools earn Bronze Stars The physical education programs in Southeastern and Northeastern elementary schools in Hastings were recently no'ified that they had earned a Brcnze Star Recognition in the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness. Health and Sports Recognition Award program. To qualify for the Bronze Star, the schools answered yes' to more than R0 per cent of the questions on the Bronze Award application. A score of 80 percent or above shows that the schools programs meet the criteria associated with high quality programs in the areas of personnel, environment, curriculum, liability and assessment The questionnaire included questions such as how the community is involved in the program; outside speakers or programs, staff and community involvement, adaptive physical education, student fitness reports, goals and objectives being met in the program, and continuity throughout the program. As a recipient of the award, the schools Josh DesVoignes. Kala Friddle. Principal Chris Warren Kevin Coyne and Maria Soto pose with the Bronze Star Certificate of Recognition from the state of Michigan. The students represent the fifth grade classes of Jane Merrit and Cindy Wilcox names will be displayed with other award­ winning programs during the second annual Governor's Council's "Get Michigan Moving Conference" in Lansing on Sept. 26-27. Both schools will receive an invitation to the conference. Procedures for the Level 2 Silver Star Recognition will be released in late September, and both schools are being encourage to try for the Silver. Towed chemical tank tips on roadway No one was hurt when this tank of anhydrous ammonia tipped over while being towed through the intersection of Broadway and State Road at 3:11 pm. Hastings City Police said Officers said the tank was mostly empty, although some of the chemical did spill onto the roadway The tank was being towed by a Vermontville resident. David L. Brooks, 28. of 7726 Irish Road, officers said They sad Brooks was headed east on State and made a left turn onto Broadway While doing so. the trailer he was towing the tank on tipped over in the roadway LEGAL NOTICE COMMON COUNCIL Moy 23. 1994 Common Council met in regular session m the City Holl. Council Chamber Hastings Michigan on Monday Moy 23. 1994 at 7 30 p m Mayor AAary Lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll were members Ketchum. Moy. White. Bleam. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins Jaspers* 2 Pledge to Flog 3. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that the minute of Moy 9 1994 be approved os reod ond signed by the Mayor and City Clerk Yeos All Ab sent None. Carried 4. Councilman Bleam stated that the Property Committee ond Don 8 April Tubbs hove come up with another proposal on the parking for the Adrounie house. AAoved by Bleam. supported by Moy that the city sell a 24 by 70 ft. portion, which will be six spaces at the SE end of the City Holl property on a 10 year land contract, effective when Tubbs take posses sion of the home, ond a mutual easement between the Tubbs and the City of Hastings for parking and ingress ond egress of the City entrance as long as home is used as a bed ond breakfast. Property to be sold at appraisal value per square foot, with the City having 1st option to buy bock the six spaces at the then going appraisal value if it ceases to be a bed and breakfast, ond referred to the City At­ torney to draft the land contract, with interest at the going rate, contingent on the City Attorneys opinion on whether a public hearing is necessary Yeos: Jaspers*. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleam. White. Moy. Ketchum Absent Non* Carried 5. DDA members. Vick Chairman Mark Felpausch ond Jim Brower were present on the hotel project. Moved by Campbell supported by May that the resolution approving the demolition of the Hastings Hotel, as determined by the DDA be adopted. Yeas Moy, White. Bleam. Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Jasperse. Noys: Ketchum. Carried. 6. Moved by White, supported by Hawk.ns that the resolution approving the transfer of the Hastings Hotel site to Harry ond Debra Darcy, os determined by the DDA. be adopted. Yeas Jasperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bl earn White. Moy. Nays: Ketchum. Carried. 7. AAoved by Brower, supported by White that the minutes of the Moy 18. ond April 29. DDA meetings be received and placed on file. Yeas All. Absent: None Carried. 8. Invoices reod: B5SXG.................................................................. 4,113.72 Cottage Gardens..............................................4.597.00 Siegel. Hudson. Gee & Fisher...................... 1.317.50 AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Brower that the above invoices be approved os reod. Yeas: Ket­ chum. Moy. White. Bleam. Brower. Campbell Hawkins. Jasperse. Absent: None. Carried. 9. AAoved by Hawkins, supported by White that the invoke from Haviland be approved for $1,570.00. Yeos Jasperse. Hawkins Campbell Brower. Bleam. White. May. Abstained Ketchum Carried. 10. AAoved by Brower, supported by White that the invoice from PAAM for $30 00 be approved from the Designated Training Fund with proper budget adjustment to 4101-301-960.20 Yeos Ket­ chum. AAay. White. Bleam. Brower Campbell. Hawkins. Jasperse. Absent None Carried. 11. AAoved by White, supported by May that the invoke to Cycon Ent. Const for $41.696 59 be ap­ proved for the Tyden Pork Grant. Phase I. to be reimbursed 75% from grant (4101-691-818.10). Yeas: Jasperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower Bleam. White. Moy. Ketchum Absent None Carried 12. AAoved by Brower supported by While that th* invoke to M.C. Smith for $242.00 for construe tion administration be paid from the DDA Account ond $200.00 to Wolverine Paving be paid from con­ tingency with repayment by the DDA Yeas Ket­ chum. AAay. White. Bleam Brower Campbell Hawkins. Jasperse. Absent None carried 13. AAoved by AAay. supported by Hawkins that the following invoices be approved from th* Water Bond Account' Hostings Office Supply ...... $954 00 Musk Center.... 573 00 Lake Shore Sod B Hdyro AAukh 374.40 American Legion........................................ 600 00 Michigan Deportment of Public Health 1 625.00 Ketchum AAochino................................. 120.00 Ayres. Lewis. Norris $ AAay 2 000 00 CBH Dist............................................................. 571 69 Tonka Equipment................... 398.00 Yeas Jasperse Hawkins. Campbell. Brower Bleom. White. AAay. Ketchum Absent None Carried 14. AAoved by White supported by Brower that the City Treasurer be paid $151.34 which is the City portion of Michigan Tax Tribunal concern judgment for 1993 on 4201396 for property tax 406-51-045-033 00 reducing the 1993 SEV from $26 800 to $21.000 for a loss of $5 800 in SEV total ing $92.45. ond for concent judgment for 1993 and 1994 on 4202429 for property tax 408-51 201-125-00 reducing the 1993 ond 1994 SEV from $27 200 to $23,500. for a loss of $3 700 in SEV totaling $58 89 Yeas: Ketchum. Moy White, Bleam Brower Campbell. Howkins. Jasperse Absent None Carried 15 Councilman Campbell stressed that the FAX alerts 5/20 and 5 23 on DDA s & TIFA and State Revenue Shoring ore very important and he has called Lansing and has not received on answer to his calls They will impact the City very hard on our projects He stated that he will be colling Lonstng on the fax alerts ond that the AAMl is also on top of these 16. AAoved by Jaspers* supported by Brower that th* following correspondence be received and placed on file • Minutes of 4-13-94 Airport Board • Letter of 5-19-94 from Dick Johnson regarding "Paws" benefit rid* • Memo of 5 12-94 from City Attorney regarding Hostings Mutual Picnk at Fish Hatchery Park • Financial Statement of 12-31-94 from AAMl Liability 8 Property Pool • Proposed CTI access agreement for remedta tion activities. • Minutes of 4-25-94 Barry Co. Dispatch Technical Committee • Tax Tribunal order to increase SEV personal property for 1994 408-51 -515 500-00 from $3,600 to $8,500 with o SEV gain of $4 900 STC 4154 94-0083 • Tax Tribunal order to decrease SEV on per­ sonal property for 1994 406 51-504-004-00 from $40,000 to $12 000 with a SEV loss ol $28 000 STC 4154 94-0069 • Minutes of E911 Administrative Board • letter of thank you from Petoskey for Mayor Exchange from Reddig • letter of 5-23-94 from Hostings Area Schools • Fax Alerts of 5/20 on Revenue Sharing and 5/23 on DDAs t TIFAs Yeos all Absent None Carried. 17 AAoved by Jaspers*, supported by Howkins that the letter of 5-19 from Didi Johnson be ■ •calv­ ed ond filed Yeos All. Absent Non* Carried. 18. AAoved by Jaspers*, supported by Moy that the CTI access agreement be approved with the Mayor authorized to sign Yeas All Absent None. Carried 19. AAoved by Jaspers*, supported by Hawkins that th* solo of railroad right of way on Heath Rood to Mr ond Mrs. Gerald Sk edge 11 for $350.00 be approved with the Mayor authorized to sign. Ci­ ty Attorney stated that nc public hearing was necessary. Yeas Jasperse. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Whit*. May. Abstained Bleam. Nays Ket­ chum. Carried 20 Public Hearing on Necessity of SAD District held. No Public Comment. Public Hearing closed AAoved by Hawkins supported by Whit* that th* resolution determining necessity to establish a special assessment district be approved and City Assessor directed to prepare on assessment role. Yeas: All. Absent: None Carried. 21. AAoved by Howkins. supported by Moy that o Public Hearing on the Assessment Roll be set for June 13. at 7 45 p.m. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Curried. 22. AAoved by Moy. supported by Jasperse that Ordinance 4270. amending the formula by which th* sewer surcharge is d*t*rmin*d be adopted Yeas: K*tchum. May. Whit*. Bleam. Brower. Campbell Howkins. Jasperse. Absent None Carried 23. AAoved by Hawkins, supported by Campbell that Jerry Sarver be appointed to the 911 Ad­ ministrative Board for on indefinite term as recom­ mended by th* Finance 8 Personnel Committee. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried 24. Councilman Bleom stated that the Property Committee hod been meeting on the request of Mr and Mrs Leonard Irwin, who r*qu*st*d in April 1993 to purchase railroad right of way off Air­ port Rood ond their request was approved 314/94 ond they now have requested in a letter dated Moy 4. 1994 that the City give them on easement In­ stead. Bleam stated that the Property Committee does not wish to take ony action on the easement request 25. Ordinance 427) read An ordinance to regulate unlicensed ond dismantled vehicles This doors up the definition of abandoned and unlicensed. To be adopted at next meeting. 26. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Wn.te that th* resolution to stay certain Ordinances under 4260 for August 26 from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m.. August 27. from 8 00 a.m. to 12:00 a m. ond August 28 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. os requested by the Summerf*st Commit!** for us* of Fish Hatch*ry Pork for 1994 Yeos. All. Absent None Carried 27. AAoved by Campbell supported by Howkins that the request for a fire exit only on the old Eberhards building to N. Broadway to open onto the Apple St. Right of Way lor Felpausch. be refer­ red to the City Attorney to prepare th* necessary legal documents and bring bock to the next meeting Yeas All Abs*nt Non* Carried 28 AAoved by May supported by Brower that th* change order for J.C Carlson for the new Water Plant Construction tn the amount of $17 585 00 b* approved ond authorization to sign contract be op proved Yeos All. Absent None Corned 29. AAoved by Whit*, supported by Moy that the City adopt a resolution in support ol House bill 44843 Yeos All. Absent Non* Corned 30. AAoved by While, supported by Brower that Finance and Personnel hove authorized a third person receive training for payroll in the clerks oftic* Yeas All Abs*nt Non* Corned 31. Mayor Gray stated that th* Hostings Area Chamber of Commerce hot recognized th* DDA fo» their contribution to the beautification of the City of Hostings 32. AAoved by Whit* supported by Howkins that th* Polk* report for April 1994 be received ond placed on file Yeos All. Absent None Carried 33 Director of Public Services. Jeff Mansfield reported on th* Tyoen Park renovation project Th* pknic povihon foundation slab is in place and pavilion to be erected this week. Volleyboll court is complete except for grading Bituminous base for tennis and basketball courts is in place ond top course is to be placed later th.s week DPS person nel hove planted 85 green ash and red maple trees F.nished patching utility cuts in asphalt roods Began curb replacement ol East and West Stat* Rood They will be completing curb reploc* men! complete disconnection of old water plant from the distribution system continue storm and sanitary sewer repairs from damage incurred over th* winter Th* Wafer and Sewer Committee also hos adopted a Sewer Adjustment Policy du* to the large number of requests 34 Debra Dorsey from the Cinema was present with her husband Horry ond thanked th* Council for approving the construction of screens 3 * 4 as recommended by the DDA 35 Moved by Campbell supported by Whit* to adjourn at 8 51 p.m Reod and approved Mary Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (6- 16) �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1994 No discrimination against Christian lawyers Choir director didn't deserve censure To the editor: I am a student in Hastings High Schol Var­ sity Choir I will be going into my senior year this fall To the misinformed person who criticized Patti LaJoyc about the student awards for choir. I would like to set one thing straight: Mrs. LaJoyc is not in charge of mock elec­ tions in the high school or in the middle school. She leaves that entirely up to the students The students choose the names and virtually all of them want the ones they get They view it as youthful fun. mH heavy handed phsycological indictments, so why should he ’ So 1 think it very foolish, stupid and annoying that someone writes in the Banner, complain ing about a teacher who didn't do anything wrong. He didn't even talk to that teacher Mrs. LaJoyc is one of the best teachers I have had and she didn't deserve public ccn sure 1 think she deserves a public apology' Gabrielle Elaine Solmes Hastings FINANCIAL FOCUS lumaMby Alumnus honor is appreciated Mark D. Christensen ol Edward D. Jonas & Co. Understand municipal bonds before you invest in them As individual lax rates go up. investors become more interested in tax-exempt municipal bonds Tax-free income may be at­ tractive. bet it is of little importance if a bond's issuer defaults because of poor credit The quality and safety of the issuer should be evaluated closely before an investment is made Currently, more than 1 million separate municipal bond issues are outstanding. Com­ pare this to about 10,000 publicly traded slocks on all major exchanges, and even fewer corporate bond issues. Each municipal bond issue has its own credit responsibility, inden­ ture. restrictions and guarantors The municipal bond market is open to individual investors but dominated by institutions Because of the complexity of the municipal bond market, many individuals choose mutual funds and unit investment trusts (UITs) for tax-free icnome For those who do invest in individual municipal bonds, there are several precautions to consider. First, carefully select a broker. Make sure that the firm he or she represents is large enough to be committed to municipal bond business Firms with strong commitments to the municipal market generally have staffs of people to research credit quality and con­ tinuously monitor the issues they sell or recommend. Today, many municipals are issued in "book entry" form so that the broker buying the bond and holding the entry on your behalf is responsible for timely col­ lection and payment of interest to you. The broker also collects the principal when the bond matures or is called for early redemption. Because municipals are not traded on any exchange, there can be wide differences in price among dealers. It is not uncommon for lowcr-quali y bonds to be offered at the same price as investment-grade bonds. A broker with whom you have established a relation­ ship should work in your best interest. He or she should take the time to shop the markets and find the highest quality for the lowest price. The savings to you can be considerable. In addition, interest rales play a major role in the market value of municipal bonds. But concentrating only on interest rate movements rather than on the quality of your bonds can be a mistake Recognizing improvement or deterioration in credit quality is an important part of selecting municipals Avoid bonds issued by entities tht are susceptible to trees nonary impact or bonds issued by government bodies with imprudent fiscal habits Municipal bonds can be an important addi­ tion to your financial plan. However, if you don't have the lime or expertise to adequate!) study the municipal markets, a quality tax­ exempt mutual fund or unit investment trust may be your best option for tax-free income - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 55’/. Ameritech 41'/. 53s/. Anheuser-Busch 49s/, Chrysler Clark Equipment 65 CMS Energy 22'/. Coca Cola 39s/. Dow Chemical 69s/. Exxon 587. 14’/. Family Dollar Ford 61’/. General Motors 53s/. Great Lakes Bancorp 22s/. Hastings Mfg. 28 64s/. IBM JCPenney 507. Johnson & Johnson 43s/. Kmart 15’/. 54'/. Kellogg Company McDonald's 60s/. Sears 50 Southeast Mich. Gas 17s/. Spartan Motors 157. Upjohn 31s/. Gold $384.10 Silver 5.38 Dow Jones 3814.83 Volume 289,000,000 Sen Jack Welborn recently submitted a guest column to a number of media outlets (the Reminder May 3) in which he alleged that "the Michigan Bar Association (sic) discriminates against its own Christian members " The accusation was false and facts were wrong We would have appreciated an oppor­ tunity to share correct information about the incident, but he did not contact the State Bar of Michigan for our side ot the story The State Bar of Michigan recognizes more than 130 iocal and special purpose bar associations All members of the State Bar arc entitled to join and participate fully in the life and leadership of each organization If you were a member of the State Bar. you would be welcome to join, and seek leadership positions in ihe Women Lawyers Association of Michigan. B'nai B'rith Barristers Associa tion. Hispanic Bar Association. Lansing Black Lawyers Association. Ukrainian-American Bar Association — the list goes on It is only fair that each State Bar member be able to affiliate with these organizations, since each member's dues go to suppon certain of their activities, including listings in our annual meeting programs, staff suppon. mailings, etc The Christian Legal Society of West Michigan was invited to apply for recognition by the State Bar as an affiliated bar association Change + 7. + 1*/. -’/. + 47. —7. + 7. -2'1, + 1'/. -2s/. — + 57. + 37. + '/. —*/. + 1’/. + 17. + 7. — 7. -’/. —2'1. + 7. —7. -3s/. -7. + 3.10 + .09 + 58.92 Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get Read...The a copy at newstands around the county. To the editor: 1 would like to thank the Hastings Alumni Association and anyone else who had a pan in naming my daughter. Ruth L Miller, as Co­ Alumnus of the Year (in her 5<Xh year) She was a great daughter and a wonderful friend Not a day goes by but that I think of her and miss her Florence Marble Hastings We should burn waste before burial To the editor: A better option for solid waste disposal is a high temperature gas fired cleaning burning steam generating for electric power. EPA ap­ proved incinerator. Why bury items that can not be recycled, paper products, tires, plastic, roofing, old building lumber and the like? Use this heat value and bury only the reduced ashes Yes. the plant would need proper location with a thick evergreen planting for a natural hedge It is better for our county to plan ahead, rather than “just say no " The site and incinerator could be paid for through user fees and sale of electric power Private ownership would be better than coun­ ty ownership. Andrew K. Watson Freeport Crash survivor wasn't drinking To the editor: This is to inform the insensitive, ignorant and uncaring people who assume that only young people drink and dnve. and to correct the misconceptions caused by last week's arti­ cle in the Banner I’m referring to the fatal accident that hap­ pened June 5 on East Dowling Road. My son. Joseph Ray Hendnck is not 21. he’s 20. He was not drinking, nor does he drink, nor was the accident his fault. The only thing he was guilty of was not weanng his seat belt, which resulted in the serious injuries he suffered and the scars he'll carry for the rest of his life, both physically and mentally. It's unfortunate that a life was lost. So please consider the consequences before clim­ bing behind the steering wheel after or while drinking. Even one drink can impair your ability to drive and ultimately your well EddisM Hendrick Hastings Editor's Note We apologize tor any misconceptions that may have resulted from last week’s article. However, we did not report that Joseph Ray Hendrick had been drinking. We reported that police believe alcohol was involved in the crash under the same conditions as every other such organization It refused to comply, however, with the requirement of open membership (There is some irony to the accusation we discriminate against certain Christian members when we do so only because they argue a right to discriminate against others ) The Christian Legal Society of West Michigan was then afforded the opportunity to meet with our Board of Commissioners as a special order at a regular board meeting, and received a full hearing After that meeting, the board voted to deny recognition, simply because of the society’s discriminatory membership policy , which violates the bar’s policy of non-discnmmation The Stale Bar never, as Welborn wrongly alleges, prevented the Christian Legal Society from meeting during the annual meeting, or ever asked the society in any way to "give up their articles of faith" in order to obtain special purpose bar association status. Nor were they turned dow n from obtaining special purpose bar association status because of "perceived problems with the separation of church and state." as Welborn quoted from an outside organization's wrongheaded news release They were askvi to comply with the bylaws requirement to which all other affiliated special bar associations are subject, namely uiai uacir membership and opportunities for leadership be open to all The State Bar of Michigan would be pleased to welcome application for affiliation as a special purpose bar association from any group of lawyers who wish to gather under the umbrella of their Christian faith If it chooaea to remain unaffiiiated. the Christian Legal Society is free to meet without interference from the State Bar. and we wish them well, but we cannot recognize those associations which discriminate on the bans of race, gender, creed or like characteristics To do so would be to require our members to subsidize a group which refuses to allow their membership To imply that the State Bar 's Board of Com missioners is an anti-Chnstian body insults all board members, but perhaps especially so the many devout Chrutians within its member ship. The legal profession has long been the first line of defense in support of religious freedom By failing to explore the facts of the case in­ volving the Christian Legal Society, by failing to contact the State Bar for information, and by turning the discrimination argument on its head. Welborn has done readers a disservice Jon R Muth. President State Bar of Michigan Lansing Changes needed in county government Dear editor: I'm afraid Mrs. Gales is correct We must "take back our government " I am troubled by several situations going on in Barry County at the present time. Number one is the aniamal shelter controvcrscy. I would like to know why the report was kept secret. Will this report ever be placed on public record? When? After the August primary election? Or perhaps after the November general election. Second. I am concerned that the Skydive Hastings matter will again be a waste of tax­ payers* money. Since skydiving is a legitimate use of the air. the airport, the Air­ port Board, the city and the county have no nght to stop it Again, it looks like a large sum of money could be spent in damages and court costs after this incident is settled. Reasonable government is indeed necessary However, it seems that changes may be necessary in ordefr to make Barry County government reasonable again Michael Mills Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative. Carl Lovin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tcrmela. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Tcwnship). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the ipper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831 District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-83C3. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House ol Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Cnarlotle district office: 121 S. 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"k'l clean, wholesome fun for West Michigan ' "Probably because k's cheap to get in and the Whitecaps are a new team." _ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16. 1994 — Page 5 Local woman proves spouse abuse victims can rise from the ashes Life isn't over with the realization that one is a victim trapped by spouse abuse One Hastings woman is proving just that, earning an associate’s degree with academic honors al Kellogg Community College last month and putting her life back together tn so many other ways, thanks to a little help from her fnends and a few heroes Mane Belknap Koetje didn't have such a good prognosis 10 years ago when she was getting counseling at the Grand Rapids Domestic Crisis Center. That was when she was issued a challenge to take her negative experiences and turn them into something positive “I am a firm believer that everything that happens to us is worth it if we learn from it," she says now. looking back. "I chose to Icam and live." Koetje married at age 18. during a period in her life in which she says she was an an­ gry. rebellious teenager wlio saw marriage as "an out" from her troubles. But she discovered gradually that new problems were just beginning She said the first signs of abuse were mi­ nor, incidents in which her husband would put her down for her appearance and at times she was denied affection to teach me a lesson " About a year and a half into the marriage the couple had their first child and lived in a duplex. The people who lived below them constantly fought, and it was at that time that the physical abuse began against her "At first, after my being slapped, the per­ petrator would cry and be profoundly sorry." she said. "There was always forgiveness, followed by a long spell of relative peacefulness. As time went on. though these times of peace grew shorter." Koetje said she began to believe that she deserved the abuse she was suffering. After the birth of her second child her health began to deteriorate. She said her doctor ordered her to stay in bed for twe weeks. Meanwhile, her husband accused be; of faking her health problems "on purpose’ to make life more difficult for him Koetje said she was so ill that she has nc memories of the child between age six months and 2 I/2 years. "Thai is gone from me forever and I lament my loss." she said, noting there are no entries in her baby book during that time. She then sought therapy to try to cure her of "whatever it was that made my husband unhappy." But her visits were few and she switched to a more religious approach ir weekly sessions with a Christian therapist Things started to look up for her and he husband for a lime after that. They began u attend church and the violence lessened But it was short-lived. Their therapist and his family joined a re­ ligious group Koetje today believes is a cult Because she and her husband trusted this therapist, they also started to attend "services and coffee breaks." There seemed to be love pouring out ot those walls." Koetje observed. "I felt safe in this atmosphere, and I admit my heavy handed role in our joining this church." She said the seven years she spent in this church "were for me the most terrifying, yet wonderful experiences of my life. But the male-dominated teachings only served to re­ inforce my husband s ego. 1 bought into the whole philosophy and tried my best to be i dutiful wife. "Now. understand me. I have no problen with the wifely role that the Bible teaches.” she added, "but the Scriptures that described the husband s role of provider, protector and servant to his family seemed to be missing in our daily teachings.’’ She said the emotional and mental abuse picked up again, during her fourth preg­ nancy "I remember being crumpled on the flooi of our living room, sobbing uncontrollably. My husband was towering above me. point­ ing and shouting that if the baby was born with any problems because of me... "I remember being in the kitchen, against the wall and a fist coming toward my face. I turned and the fist smashed into the wall When the baby was bom. she was helped into the world by that hand, which was bro­ ken and bandaged ~ The last of her five children was born in the summer of 1981 when she celebrated bet 28th birthday. In 1983. she became increasingly disillu­ sioned with teachings in the "cult." largely because of corporal punishment of teenagers that look away parental involvement and authority. Koetje said that was when three of her daughters reported being sexually abused, allegations that reportedly were "taken care or by male leaders in the church. All have sought therapy since. In October 1983 she and her family got Marie Koetje and her five daughters in a photo taken last March. Marie Belknap Koetje and her five daughters in a 1984 photo. out of the "cult" and bought a house in Hastings. “It was during the next year that my mar­ riage totally unraveled." she said. "I had fi­ nally realized that even if everything was my fault, I just wasn’t willing or able to continue with it." She ran away from her home twice in 1984, showing up at domestic abuse crisis centers. Koetje says she has several heroes who have helped her recovery greatly • One is Jesus Christ. She said that when she and her family left the "cult... with a curse ringing in our ears. We were leaving the sanctity of the covenant of the brethren, and were now loosened unto the hands of Satan. I lived tn absolute terror." But the Scriptures later convinced her that she wouldn't be abandoned She also credits her Higher with getting her and the children into the Domestic Crisis Home for abused women and children. "We were there for a month, where I got individual therapy every day. as wc.'l as group and family therapy." she said. "It was there that I first realized that I didn’t ha* e to live in fear." She said it was there that she first Ic imed it was OK to feel and be angry, her firs step in what she called her ’ deprogramming Another hero was a sister who helpcc her deal with the outside world Yet another was Sgt. Jack Croii of the Hastings Police Department "He was able to minister to our particular needs because of his knowledge of the Scriptures, and be took the time to talk with me and warn me of the dangers of rebound and other trappings of new-found singleness." She added that success didn’t come overnight. "Even as I was getting better, these were nonetheless very turbulent times for me. My own human weakness and rebelliousness would overshadow my sense of righteousness and these were very dark times indeed. I regret the pain meted out due to my tboughlessness " She and her daughters then began tc attend the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints, a church they went to for fivi years. Koetje also mentions the help from Lee and Beryl from Barry County Mental Health, Barry County Fnend of the Court and Circuit Judge Richard Shuster. About Shuster she said. "He is a great mar. of justice and I admire his dedication to fair­ ness and responsibility toward the victims, as well as the criminals." In 1990. after being single foe seven years. Koetje thought she had waited long enough for "Mr. Right." and married unwisely "This fiasco cost me another iwo years, she said. "This is where 1 sat up and took no lice. It had never occurred to me before that Hastings schools adopt early retirement plan The Hastings Board of Education Tuesday voted unanimously to approve a letter of un­ derstanding between it and the Hastings Edu­ cational Association, and authorized the su­ perintendent to implement an early retire­ ment incentive plan called Design s Acceler­ ated Retirement Track, or DART An -ligible employee means any person• who could retire or resign with 20 years or more service credit, of which 10 years of service or more were performed for the dis­ trict and who currently works for the district as a full-time instructional employee repre­ sented by the union or a building administra­ tor or central office administrator. The purpose of the plan is to provide a nonqualified early retirement incentive that induces "eligible employees" to retire, thereby either reducing the work force or al- It was a third cousin. Genevieve Struble, who encouraged Koetje to go to college and go into legal assistance. She won a Pell grant and enrolled at Kellogg Community College in August 1992. She graduated magna cum laudc last month. Other recent accomplishments have in­ cluded witnessing the birth of her first grandchild, to daughter Tammi. and giving away daughter Christina by serving as ma­ tron of honor at her wedding. "1 am sure there are some people in Hastings who thought I'd fallen off the face if the earth," she said. There are some who wish 1 would. “I have been healed spiritually and emotionally, mentally and physically. There had to be a reason why the things have happened that did. to us. I have chosen to survive, conquer and move on. "I never would have believed that life could be so rich." Koetje continued. "I am at lowing the district to realize a cost savings The plan offers a choice between two dif­ ferent benefit payment options, known as Plan A or Plan B A participant electing benefits under 1*1 an A would receive a final year's salary divided into 120 monthly installments and a lump sum payment amount determined as income taxes due under Internal Revenue Service rules. In the event the participant dies before receiving the 120 installments, the remaining payments would be made to a stated benefi­ ciary. A participant electing benefits under Man B would be able to chose an option, which combined with the monthly installment payment provided by the plan and a life in­ surance policy insurance, would approximate the benefits under Plan A when I fell in love' with someone, my chil­ dren did too, and when a breakup occurred, they were hurt also." She went through a second divorce and then joined the Good News Community Church in Grand Rapids, which is affiliated with the Reformed Church of America, in December 1992. She has been a member since January 1993 and two of her daughters were baptized in the church last March peace, and am surrounded by children who love me and whom I adore They all have turned out exceedingly well, despite my mis­ takes. I have learned that children are the most forgiving people on the face of the planet." Looking back, from the perspective of one who has recovered, she said. "During my dark years in the ‘80s. I just couldn’t see the forest for the trees. Raising five daughters. I just could not always focus on that light at the end of the tunnel. I could see it. but lamented its apparent elusiveness. "I have reached the light The parental payoffs mat I'd heard about seemed obsolete, but they are real." Koetje says those who are trapped in domestic abuse can call the Grand Rapids Domestic Crisis Center at 451-2744. SAFE Place in Hastings at 948-4290. the Sexual Abuse Treatment Center in Grand Rapids at 459-4652, or the Sexual Assault Center in Grand Rapids at 459-8855 or 776-7273. Legal Notices COMMON COUNCIL Moy 9 1994 Common Council met in regular session in the City Hall. Council Chambers. Hastings Michigan on AAonday May 9. 1994 at 7 30 p.m Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding Ketchum. May. White. Bleam, Brower. Campbell Hawkins 2. Pledge to the flog. 3. DDA recommendation. Marjorie Rodonf was present representing the DDA. (Downtown Development Authority). She informed Council of the proposals presented to the DDA on the Hotel property on W, State St ond Church. The DDA recommendation was to proceed with th* proposal form council at tfwir proposal.They propose to build on addition onto Cinema I 8 II to house AAoved by Jasperse. supported by Moy that becous* th* DDA minutes did not jib* verbatim with the recommendation by Chairman Kornstodt. Carried. 16. AAoved by Bleam. supported by Howkins that bock to th* DDA to clarify th* motion, ond return troversy be referred bock to th* Property Commit­ tee. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. 17. Councilman Campbell stated that th* April 26. FAX Alert from the AAML. concerning TIFA, is being followed up on ond he is waiting from a response from Lansing. 18. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the blds ol purchase two 1995 trucks with snow blode assembly ond plow hitch, opened April 29. go to Duthler Ford in the amount of $91,084.00 offer trade-in and adjustment. Yeas Jasperse. lion. Yeos All. Absent: None Carried. 3o. AAolion by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that the City advertise for bids for the demolition ol the Hotel property. Yeos: six. Nays:s two. White. Ketchum. Carried. Ketchum stated she voted no because City Attorney didn't like it. It's as simple as tnat. the DDA control it. 4. AAoved by Jasperse. supported by White that the Summerfest changes os requested in letter from John Warren, dated 4/29/94 be approved and information sent to Attorney Fekkes. to draft the necessary ordinance. Yes: Seven. Noys: One. Campbell. Carried 5. AAoved by Brower, supported by White that bell. Hawkins. Absent None. Carried. 19. Councilmember Campbell stated that for the said motion ond did not receive support AAoved by tion to <26 to odd White after councilperson. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried mor* uniform front by using existing bricks from 1.058.18 th* front of th* building. They felt this would help I. H Anklam Const. possibly save from th* Hot*I. at their expens*. two AAoved by White. supported by Hawkins io approve the above invoices. Yeas. Hawkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleam. White. Moy. Ketchum. Jasperse Absent. None. Carried. 7. Moved by White, supported by Brower thto the invoke for $5,513.45 to DVT Electric be approv­ ed from the DDA account. Yeas: Jasperse. Ket­ chum. Moy. White. Bleam Brower. Campbell. Hawkins. Absent: None. Carried. 8. Moved by White, supported by Jasperse that the City Treasurer refund $5,546.79 to Amerimark Building Products. Inc. for 1991. 92 and 93 taxes, per State Tox Tribunal Docket No. 166076. 1991 ............................................................ . ........1.948.36 1992 ...................................................................... 1 889 94 1993 ..................................................................... I 698.49 Yeos: Howkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleom. White. May. Ketchum. Jasperse Absent: None. Carried 9 AAoved by Brower, supported by White that $30 00 be approved from Designated Training Fund to Gr »d Volley State College, with proper budget adjustment to *101-301-960.20. Yeas Jasperse Ketchum. AAay. White. Bleom. Brower. Campbell. Howkins. Absent None. Carried. 10. AAoved by White, supported by Brower that the cinemas lobby along with a plaque and draw­ ing showing the significance of the Hotel. Cedar the property line would be planted with shrubs Dorsey stated a fifth screen at this time was very questionable. Dorsey presented a letter from First of America Bank stating they are in the process of reviewing a loon for Horry & Debra Dorsey. The loan request is subject to conveyance of free and clear title of the property to the Dorseys from the City of Hostings, along with the appropriate sn.vey. title, insurance, appraisal, etc. Councilper­ son Ketchum stated, based on the architecture that our community. I can't support it. It was described she didn t think it could disguis* th* fact that is Jasperse asked if Dorseys hod any architecture or building plans regarding the cost. Dorsey stated Jaspers* stated that he understood the City hos already paid $40,000 plus in cost of demolition DPS. Jeff AAansfield stated that the original estimate from Pitsch Contractors to take down the building was $50,000 to $70,000. Dorseys stated quarter of a million dollars. DDA member Jim Brown said "Do it." Deb Button "I realize it is a pal* barn or steel box but it doesn help to keep people downtown ond the merchants appreciate what Deb ond Horry do “ Tim King "Wouldn’t it be good to hav* that pari of downtown used os something viable and productive with a tax bas*. rather than 2.275 00 Incubator. Yoas: Howkins. Campbell. Brower. Bleom. While, AAay. Ketchum. Jasperse Absent Non* Corr>*d 11 AAoved by Jaspers*, supported by Whit* that ploced on file: —letter of April 27. from Echange Club. —Minutes of April 13. Historic District Study Committee. —Minutes of April 29. Cable Access. —Minutes of April 18. Library Board. —Minutes of Moy 2. Planning Commission —Minutes of April 29. DDA meting. with a response by 5/23/94 meeting. Yeas Seven. Noys One Campbell Carried. 20. Councilmember Moy publicly thanked Water Plant Also thank ed J*H Mansfield, Darr*ll 21. Ordinance <270 reod. An Ordinance to amend Chapter 6. Article II. Division I. Section 6.67 to amend the formula by which th* i*wog* sur­ charge rate is determined. Councilman Jasperse ■toted that this it not raising the sewer rales of residential customers. 22. AAoved by Campbell, supported by Howkins that the request from Felpausch and Stampfler for on emergency fire door onto Apple Street al the old Eberhart building at Broadway and State be referred to the Street Committee. Yeos: All. Ab23. AAoved by White, supported by Brower that the April Revenue and Budget Status reported be received and ploced on file. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried 24. AAoved by Campbell, support by White that placed on file Yeos All. Absem Non* Carried Senior Services millage on the Primary ballot be tabled until proper wording is received. Yeos 7. 26. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Howkins on file. Yeos All. Absent Non*. Carried. 27. Moved by Josp*rs*. supported by Howkins that th* May 1994 Incubator report ond April 94 Building Inspectors report from PCI be received ond ploced on file. Yeas All Absent None Carried. 28. Director of Public Services report given Tyden Pork Renovation Project, grading of tennis ond basketball courts is complete Foundations for picnic shelter ore In: sand base for volleyball court is complete, concrete walks and picnic shelter 12. Moved by Jasperse, supported by Brower chants she hod talked to without exception have expressed enthusiasm with the clientel that has come to the downtown area with the spirit the sonnel hov* completed spring yord debris pickup. of Bob King Park baseball field for YMCA baseball ond softball program. May 17. 19. 24. 26. 31. June toms Future work patch asphalt roadways com payers dollars into the operation ond his only con that the letter of April 27. from Hostings Mutual In­ surance Co requesting the use of Fish Hatchery allows 29 Councilperson White stated "Contrary to on that property that is worthwhile ond that is go April 25 On April 11. 1994. this council received. May Brower Campbell Carried Campbell stated th* Hotel budding hos become a real liability and something should b* done tonight He mod* a motion that th* City finance demolition ol the Hotel proper ond that the City At­ torney work with th* Dorceys No support of mo- cedure problem The DDA is a separate legal enti­ ty ond it is up to th* DDA to control th* protect Th* City has th* authority to approve or not approve America was not a financial commitment The City hoi to adopt the DDA proposal m full or not at all that the letter of Moy 5. from the Church Softball League to use Bob King Pork on Monday Tuesday ond Thursday evening at 6 30 p.m June 1. through August 13. ond Bob King and Fish Hatchery field Saturday. August 13. for a tournament, b* allowed provided there or* not conflicts and under th* DPS Y*os All Absent Non* Carried 15 AAoved by Hawkins supported by Whit* that a public hearing be scheduled for AAonday May 23. Special Assessment District. DPS presented on estimate to maintain the downtown parking and city lots of $29,800 Yeos All Absent None from Al McCrumb. Deportment Head for th* Barry County Animal Shelter, requesting permission to use a portion of City property during construction Property Commitlee meeting in support of Mr AAcCrumb s request and was asked to stay for th* on Commissioner Crumb in his letter Newman's support 30 AAoved by Campbe1! supported by Bloom to Mary Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery City Clerk (6/16) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1994 City Council grapples with budget problems by David T. Young Editor Decreasing revenue and increasing ex­ penses are creating massive budget woes for the City of Hastings The situation is bad enough that City Council has called a special "Truth in Taxa­ tion" hearing for 5 p.m Wednesday, June 22, to consider levying the maximum amount of 16.2 mills allowed by the city charter for the 1994-95 fiscal year. The city in the last year levied only 14.541 mills, a figure that had been rolled back over the years from 16.2 because of the provi­ sions of the Truth in Taxation law and the Headlee Amendment The rules say that be­ cause property assessments increase each year, tax revenue from the same millage rale would go up correspondingly. Therefore, municipalities must hold public Truth in Taxation hearings to tell citizens they will get more revenue nan before, even though the millage rale wot Id remain constant. The city voted to have the hearing on the recommendation of City Attorney James Fisher, wlio said. "You could do nothing, or raise it up to 16.2. or 15.5 mills. "People will still have a substantial reduc­ tion in their property taxes (because of pas­ sage of Proposal A in March), whether this is approved or not" Fisher noted that the difference between the nullage this past year and the nuximum levy the council is considering is I 5581 mills. Councilwoman Miriam White told the council Mor Jay that the Finance Committee, which she chairs, has been working hard, but revenues and expenditures are about SI83.000 apart in the more than $2 million budget. And that deficit is consider­ ably less than the $808,000 that was projected when the committee started. Noling that because personal property taxes have decreased by about $90,000 from last year and slate revenue sharing continues to dwindle, she said. "I think it s imperative that we look at other areas of increased rev­ enue Mayor Mary Lou Gray, who has been working with the Finance Committee on the budget, said. "Cuts were made, many of them painful. I can't tell you how many hours we've put in. "We have another meeting (Tuesday) and we’ll try to pare it (the budget) down some more, but 1 don't know that we can without culling personnel." Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell brought the bad news Monday night about the State Senate passing legislation that calls for a reduction in revenue sharing to local municipalities. He said people should lobby Slate Rep Bob Bender because the next agATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOW'SHIP. 2730 Wall Laie Rd Jeffrey A A men. Pauor Church office phone 94S-2MQ Sunday worship 8:30 a m. and 10:13. Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6.30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 p.m also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4:30 p.m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a.m. and 11 15 a m . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4 30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. (mailing address - 1651 Maduson Rd . Hastings. MI 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Ha’l, comer of Green and Jeffenoj Minister. Jtm Sandusks Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 a.m Morning Worship: 6:00 p.m.. Evening Worship; 7:00 p m Wednesday, in home Bible study Call for location — 623-3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Road Hastings. Mich James A Camp bell. Pastor Sunday School MR) a.m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 10:45 a m Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are Rainbows or J J BiNe Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Quiz (ages 8-12); Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study ■ No age limits HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jtm Fox. pasior. phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-499? Cathy Count, choir director Sun­ day morning 9:45 a.m . Sunday School. 11:00 a.m.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6: 00 p.m. Evening Worship Nursery for ail services, transports txm prov ided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7:00 p.m Wednesday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 10:00a m . Worship 11:00 a.m.. Evening Ser vice 6 00 p.m Wednesday Service — 7:00 p m. Facility equipped for the handicapped. CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . H nu South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School at KMX) a m . Wor­ ship 11 00 a m . Evening Sen ice at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of Si Rose Cathobc Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 19 8 00 and 10 00 am Holy Communion, too church school). AAL Branch after Thursday. June 16 - 6.30 Softball. 7 00 Stephen Train . 8:00 AA Friday. June 17 — Youth Group - Cedar Point Saturday. June 18 — Youth Group — Cedar Point. 8.00 NA. Monday. June 20 - 6 30 Softball. 7 00 50<h Anno Comm Tuesday . June 21— 6: 30 Softball Wednesday. June 22 — 7:00 Stephen Supers Supp HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (al Surr School Road) Willum Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Ceruer number is 945-2361 Saturday services are Sabbath School at 9:20 a.m. (for ail ages, adults and children) and 9 or ship Service at 11:00 a.m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7: 00-8:00 p.m Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, ts open to the public Mon­ days and Wednesdays. 9 00-12:00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours If you are in need of clothing please call 945-2361 for an appointment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coals Grove Road Pastor Ben Her­ ring. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30; Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8:00 p.m the y ouths meet at the church, bring a sack lunch WELCOME CORNtRS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hartings. Ml 49058 Partor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 Worship Services — Sunday. 9 00a m and 1100am. Sunday School. 945 a.m 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m to 8 00 p.m. Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. al Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd. Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr. Stephen Lewis al 945 5365 FIRST BAPTLST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodlawn, Hastings. Michigan 948-8004. Kevin Shoriey. Senior Pastor James R Barrett. Asrt Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Classes for all ages. 11:00am Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Clubs. 7 00 pm . Teens in Houseman Hall. 7 00 pm. Adults Prayer meeting. 8 IS p.m . Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p.m Even­ ing Service. Wednesday ’00pm Services for Adults. Teem and Children The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN. FA Hastings and Lake Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNED AND DEMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hasnnfls BOSLEY PHARMACY "Presenptions" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets al 600 Powell Rd . 1 mile east of Hartings Eldon Grubb. Partor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a.m Bible Classes for all ages. 10:40 a.m - Morning Worship; 6 p.m - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p.m Bible Shvdy, and youth groups PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnghi (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 a.m., Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p m Prayer tune Wednesdays. 7:00 p.m. “ QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH M 79 Wert Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship 11 a.m.; After School Special Wednesday. 4pm P.O. Box 63. Hartings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODLST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets, Philip L. Brown. Pasior Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Rob Styberski. (>rgamst Musk Director Church phone 616-945 9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors Broadcast o' worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9.30 a.m. — includes "Summer Time Bible Time" with Bible Stones, crafts, games and music for kids age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m Wednesdays Family Church Night — Prepared Light Meal 6:00 p m . Mi-Hl A Si-Hi Youth Fellowship « JOp m (through the Summer un­ til after Labor Day). Bible Study 6:45 p.m.. Activities for Kids 6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month is Game Night for all ages Saturday. June 18 — Goodwill Class Potluck/Program Sunday. June 19 — Father s Day. Farewell Recep­ tion for Pasior Phil A Maryann Brown 10:45 a.m.. following wor­ ship service. Monday. June 20 — Red Cross Blood Dnve 1:00 to 6:45 p.m Tuesday. June 21 - U.M Men Dinner/Program 6:30 p.m Wednesday. June 22 - Faxh U.M Women Circle Potluck 11 30 a m . Hope U.M Women Circle Picnic (carpool from church 11:30 a.m.); Ruth UM Circle potluck (carpool from church 11:30 a.m.) Friday. June 24 — Swiss Steak Dinner and Mini Bazaar — advance ticket sales for 2 c inner settings 5 to 6 and 6 to 7 p m. - Bazaar and Bakesale 4 to 8 p m Sunday. June 26 — Worship Speaker. Bryce Fetghner. Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger SUP­ PORT GROUPS Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8:00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p m Wednesdays. Co-Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 9 00 a.m Saturdays BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ship 11 am . Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phooe 945-2938 Bible Survey or. videos in the home Free Bible Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Having. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Partor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday . June 19 ■ 8:30 Special Session meeting with New Members 9:30 and 11 00 Morning Worship Services Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 services over WBCH-AM and FM. 10:30 Refreshmenu and Fellowship in the Dining Room. 7.30 New Members Class at the Manse - 1004 W Green S< Mon day — 9 00 a m Vacation Bible School ogems. 7 30 Trustees meeting Wednesday — 7:30 Special presentatiixi on the 1995 Holy Land Tnp by Willard Curtis and Kent Keller Slide presentation and Mideasicrn cuisine Friday — 12 30 Vacation Bible School ending program in Sanctuary legislative move is in lhe Stale House The city's current budgel woes found their way into a couple other items of business Monday evening Council was presented with a request from lhe mayor for her io attend the annual Michigan Municipal League conference in August at Mackinac Island, hut Council­ woman Maureen Ketchum immediately said in light of current budget troubles she would vole against Gray’s request few coverage of expenses She said she believes no elected official should make such a tnp at taxpayers ex­ pense until the budget problems are worked out 1 think it sends the wrong message a luxury tnp." Ketchum said. Gray said she has hail philosophical prob­ lems with staying at the swank and expen­ sive Grand Hotel like other MML members do. and she checks in instead at the Lake­ view Hotel. picks up and brings hack to Hastings Council voted 7-1. with Ketchum dissent­ ing. to pay expenses for Gray’s trip to Mack­ inac Island Another problem appeared tn the form of a request from Barry County YMCA Ihrectur David Storms for its annual allocation a little early because the organization needs to meet its payroll The allocation, which Gray said is in the $20,000 range’ will have to wait, as council tabled the request to find out bow much the YMCA needs to meet its payroll White added that she believes it is impor­ tant that the mayor attend such conferences because of the valuable information she ELECTION, continued from page I no length of the debt retirement levy has been determined. McBeth said the current debt expires in 2002 and that several esti­ mates have been made for the combined new bonding and balance of lhe current debt. One projected pay-off date is 2011 and another is 2015. The bond sale financing for the building and remodeling projects probably will not be done until November to reduce interest costs, McBeth said. Bids likely will be sought in December or January and construction will begin in the spring. The estimated costs for the bonding im­ provements totals $2.818384 plus interest and architectural fees. One of the major proposed improvements with the borrowed funds is a $915,789 new addition for the elementary school, which would include eight new classrooms and an all purpose room. The addition will reduce student-to-teacher ratios, provide for growth in the elementary and program additions, ac­ cording to school officials. Elementary dining commons improve­ ment is tagged al approximately $15,000 to enhance aesthetics in the basement room, drainage and acoustics. An elevator for the upper elementary also is needed to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act at a cost of about $160,000. Technology and instruction equipment would account for about $306,560 in expen­ ditures from the bond proceeds and enhance communications, instructional assistance and better prepare students for the future, school officials said. Approximately SI31.200 would be used to convert steam to hot water heat in the lower elementary to promote heat efficiency and conservation. The old system leaks. Plumbing also needs to be replaced in the original section of the elementary building, which still has 1936 pipes. Ihat improve­ ment would cost about SI8375 Installing new controls and replacing the 20-ye ar-old air handling equipment at the high school is slated to cost about $210,000. Those improvements will en­ hance energy conservation and efficiency and improve comfort levels, school officials said. For needed program expansion in the high school, the cost to covert locker bays to classroom space is estimated at $20,000. Instructional and support equipment and furniture needs are estimated at $365,035 to furnish the new addition, replace outdated equipment, buy new equipment and furniture and audiovisual equipment. Costs to improve school parking lots, roadways, the playing fields and make site improvements will be about $190,000. Ac­ cording to school officials, those projects would improve safety, poor drainage and overall poor conditions. Required fees, surveys and testing for all the new and improvement projects are pegged at about $130,000. Sewer hook-up, a required expenditure, will amount to about $275,000. About $81,225 is expected to be set aside for a contingency fund for the projects. "The school community family - the (school) board, teachers, support staff and administrators - are working hard to restruc­ ture and have more kids be successful." Mc­ Beth said The citizens of the Delton com­ munity have the reasonable right to expect kids to be successful." Through computer networking "we hope to access the world." he said, and that sys­ tem would be made available tn the evening hours for use by community residents who have equipment in their homes Also on Monday, the Delton operating millage proposal for the 18-null increase for 10 years for owners of businesses and other non-homestead properties was approved 645­ 549 The tax becomes effective with the De­ enly thought the 18 nulls would be on top of the total 24 nulls, from non-homestead properties, receded to qualify the schools for state aid In Hastings, Larry Haywood, who had served on the board for 12 years, was de­ feated in his re-election bid. He garnered 318 votes while newcomers Thomas Groos and Michael Hubert had 430 and 343. respec­ tively. Groos is president of the Viking Corpora­ tion in Hastings. Hubert is information sys­ tems support director for the Felpausch Food Centers Other school districts in the Barry County area had no contests Kim Selleck and Dave Smith were the only names on the ballot in the Thomapplc Kellogg district and they were elected with 140 and 130 votes, respectively. They will replace Don Wil’iamson and Wanda Hunt, both of whom decided not to seek another term. Incumbent W Curtis Johnson was the only candidate in Lakewood. He received 211 votes. In Maple Valley, incumbent John Krolik had 100 votes and newcomer Mike Hamilton was elected with 97 votes. cember 1994 collection. The recently passed statewide school fi­ nance reform plan. lYoposal A. requires each school district to return to its voters to ask for the 18-mil I levy on businesses and other non-homestead properties. District homeowners will just pay the new 6-mill operating rale, as will the own­ ers of most farm lands because of Proposal A. Businesses and non-homestead properties in the Delton district will now pay a total school operating tax of 24 mills (the 18mills plus lhe 6-mill base). Businesses and non-homestead properties must be taxed 24 mills in order for the schools to receive their new full pcr-pupil foundation funding from the state, according to provisions of Proposal A. Even though businesses will have to pay lhe 18 mill increase they will still have a tax cut with the new full 24-mill levy. Prior to proposal A. the operating school millage in Delton was 35.086 mills, McBeth said. He said he was surprised at the relative closeness of the vote on the 18-mills. Con­ fusion about Proposal A and the state s mil­ voters. 1.169 turned out to cast ballots in Monday's election. Absentee ballots totaled 56. "I’m very appreciative of the continued support of our citizenry," said School Superintendent Dean McBeth. "The Delton people raise good kids, care about kids, care about education and take care of the house where all this goes on." The vote was close on the bond issue, but still successful." he noted. If plans take shape as expected, by fall of 1995 Delton students will be able to benefit from improved space conditions, Remodeling and nev furnishing and equipment because voters approved the txxid issue. By a vote of 606-583, voters approved borrowing and issuing general obligation unlimited tax bonds for the projects, which includes developing and improving play­ grounds. tennis courts, athletic fields and sites. The current debt retirement millage levy for Delton for past projects is 1.8 mills and will be capped al that maximum level for the new bonding. McBeth has said. School officials plan to accomplish that by restruc­ turing the district's current debt levy and rolling it into one loan with the new debt. Until all the financing costs are known, lage levy is likely to blame. Some nustak- |Carroll Frederick Smith I I HASTINGS - Carroll Frederick Smith. 58. of Hastings, formerly of Charlotte, passed away June 8, 1994 in Hastings. H? was born in Charlotte, the son of Donald C. and Geraldine (Bennett) Smith. Mr. Smith was a foreman at Newkirk Electr­ ic for many years and after retiring. He pursued his interest in antique gun and car collecting. Surviving are his wife, Gloria; three sons, Rariall Joseph Smith of Anderson. Indiana, Chad Mitchell Smith of Hastings, James Frederick (Laura) Smith of Middleville; two daughters, Christine MacDonald of Charlotte, Anna Jo (Steven) Foster of Caledonia; eight grandchildren. Misty, Jenna, Erin, Marcie, Mitchell, Jessica, Alexander and Emma. Funeral services were held Saturday. June 11 at lhe Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with Reverend Brent A. Branham officiating. Inter­ ment in the Maple Hill Cemetery. |_________ Anna Adele Grinage_________ | WAYLAND - Anna Adele Grinage, 78, of Wayland passed away Monday, June 13.1994 at Pennock Hospital. She was born January 26. 1916 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. She was pi receded in death by husband, Lloyd Grinage; parents, Frank and Anna Plechus; brother, Frank Plechus; sister, Nell Haskins; son. Master Sergeant Phillip J. Vander Weg; granddaughter, Phyllis Vander Weg and sister-in-law, Christine Sweet She is survived by daughter, Carol Lesert; three sons, Jim (Marilyn) Vander Weg, Robert (Joan) Vander Weg, Leo (Rose) Grinage; daughter-in-law, Johanna Vander Weg; step­ children, Betty (Joe) Bennett Uoyd (Mary) Grinage Jr., Mary Lou Rainwater, Barbara (Ray) Gard; sister, Fran W’oods; two sisters-inlaw, Crystal Stewart and Annabelle Zue; 24 giandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held June 15, at the Archer-Hampel Funeral Home in Wayland with Father Gary Pamment of Saint Therese Church officiating. Interment in East Martin Cemetery. | Gaylord Klopfenstein________ LAKE ODESSA- Gaylord Klopfenstein, 76, of Woodland Road, Lake Odessa, passed away Monday. June 13, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was bom February 11, 1918, in Lake Odessa the son of Arthur and Vera (Clemens) Klopfenstein. He graduated from Woodland High School and was married to Evelyn Nash on October 24, 1938 in Freeport He lived most all his life in the Lake Odessa area. Mr. Klopfenstein was employed at Motor Wheel in Lansing for 34 1/2 years, retiring in 1974. He attended lhe Lake Odessa Grace Bretheren Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Glendall in 1989; and a grandson Mark Smith in 1975. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn; one daught­ er, Mrs. Ben (Sharon) Smith of Constantine; one son, Larry (Mary) Klopfenstein of Olym­ pia, Washington; two granddaughters; Rochel­ le Klopfenstien of Salt Lake City, Utah and Dana Klopfenstein of Pasco, Washington; his mother-in-law, Alma Nash of Hastings; one sister-in-law, Bernice; one niece and several nephews. Visitation will be on Thursday. June 16, 2:00-4:00p.m. and 7:00-9:00p.m. at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. Funeral services will be held at 1:00p.m. on Friday, June 17, at the funeral home, with Reverend Bill Stevens officiating. Interment will be at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Lakewood Community Ambulance or the Gideon Bibles. Thelma B. Magoon | HASTINGS - Thelma B. Magoon. 87, of West Grand Street, Hastings, passed away Sunday. June 12, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Magoon was born on October 24,1906 at LeSuer Center, Minnesota, lhe daughter of John and Mary (McCauly) Leslie. She came to lhe Hastings area as a child and attended Hastings Schools. She was married to Gifford F. Magoon on June 15, 1922. She lived most of her married life in the Hastings Area. Mrs. Magoon was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clifford on March 2, 1968; one grandson; four sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by her daughters, Delores Moyer of Cahokia, Illinois, and Geraldine Newton of Hastings; sons, Gerald ’Pete’' Magoon, and George Magoon both of Hast­ ings; 11 grandchildren; several great and great great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 15, at Wren Funeral Home with Mr. Elmer Patrick Officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Robert D. Price DELTON - Robert D. Price, 65, of Pleasant Lake Road, Delton passed away Tuesday, June 7, 1994 at his home. Mr. Price was bom August 22,1928 in Flint, lhe son of DeWitt & Bernice (Carr) Price. Mr. Price was a Millwright for many years with Hackett Construction of Battle Creek and McCormick Enterprises of Delton, retiring in 1990 He belonged to lhe Hastings Moose Lodge 1628. Mr. Price served with the United States Navy SeaBees. He was a handyman-welding. Mr. Price was preceded m death by his step son, Tim Baker in 1992; brother, Donald Price in 1987. He is survived by two daughters and husbands, Patricia and Daniel Cramer of Vicksburg, Lisa and Norman Jaco of Otsego; one son, Michael R. Price of Detroit; two step­ sons, Robert Baker and wife Susan of DeWitt, Ronald C. Baker of Chicago; 13 grandchildren; one sister, Ihla Sepir of Battle Creek; two brothers, Herbert Price of Battle Creek and Joel Price of Bozeman, Montana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 10, at the Williams Funeral home with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton District Library or American Heart Association. Envelopes available at the funeral home. ENGLER, continued from page I "That increases their opportunities to find work," Engler said He also said that international trade is im portant for Michigan Michigan’s future depends on learning lessons from mistakes that have been made in the past, according to the governor Engler stressed that Michigan needs to con tinue to grow, be competitive, provide train­ ing for the workers of tomorrow to continue in the right direction. "It's a good goal to be the best in the Midwest But our goal should be to be the best in the world." he said Engler also said that he would miss Bender, who is retiring at the end of this year, because of his critical role in the State House �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 16. 1994 — Page 7 Happy Time Pre-School Social News... has graduation ceremony Briggs-VanNoty plan to wed Nov. 12 Smiths to celebrate golden anniversary Mr. and Mrs. Ted Smith, of Lake Odessa, will be celebrating their 25th wedding an­ niversary on June 21. 1994. Their children will host an open house on Sunday. June 19th from 12 to 3 p.m at Lake Odessa Park on 4th Avenue. Friends and family are invited to join in the celebration. Jerry and Cindy Briggs of Hastings arc pro­ ud to announce the engagement of thrir daughter. Michelle Diane Briggs to James Albert Van Noty of Battle Creek He is the son of Mike and Arlene Korbakis of Scott­ ville. Mich and Parris Van Noty of San Diego. Calif. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Hastings High School. She is currently working at Horrock s Farm Market in Battle Creek as a receiver for the Christmas department James is a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. He is also currently v orking at Horrocks Farm Market as a manager of the dairy department and produce. The couple are to be united in marriage on Nov 12. 1994 Morgans to observe 25th anniversary Marvin and Judy (Biochow iak) Morgan will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Friends and family arc invited to attend the open house on Sunday. June 19th from 2 to 5 p.m. at Cunningham Acres. 4980 Tupper Lake Road. Lake Odessa Marv and Judy were married June 21. 1969 at Zion Lutheran Church in Woodland by Pastor Einer Unseth. They currently reside in Hastings. Their children are Christina (Tony) Paeger and Ange-1 Morgan Marv and Judy also have two grandchildren. Nicole and Kyle Rieger. Charles and Beatrice Baldwin of Lake Odessa, will celebrate their 50th wedding an­ niversary with a family dinner later in the summer. He is retired from the Lansing School District. She is retired from the Michigan State Department of Civil Service. The couple, married June 15. 1944, at The Peoples Church. East Lansing, have one daughter. Sander Moorhead, and one son Lawrence C.. five gra.’dchiidren and five great grandchildren. Brewers to celebrate golden anniversary Mamed in Big Rapids. Michigan on May 22. 1954. Karl and Dollic Larsen recently celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary . They would like to invite friends to a recep­ tion being held on Sunday. June 26 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Grace Lutheran Church. 239 E. North Street in Hastings The couple have three children Cindy (Dave) Beckwith. Tim (Cindy) Larsen. Mark (Kim) Larsen, and five grandchildren. Jason Tietz. Matt and Scott Larsen. Knsten Beckwith and Courtney Larsen No gifts please Ellen Thaler has 80th birthday « Ellen Thaler was bom at Coldwater. Branch County on June 15. 1914. She is the daughter of Anna and Melvin R. Edwards. She went to the Mill Country School near Clarksville and completed her freshman year at Clarksville High School. Clarksville. MI She graduated from Hastings High School in the class of 1933. She worked over six years for Hastings Manufacturing Company and 31 years and four months for the Tydcn Corp.. Hastings She retired on July I. 1979 Ellen raised three sons. Lanny Raj Bennett of Elkhart. Ind.. Monty Clair (Joe) Bennett and Gordon Larry Bennett of Hastings. She is a former member of Hastings First United Methodist Church and the Hastings Moose Lodge Cards may be sent to her address which is 306 E. Grand St.. Hastings. Mich. Happy birthday wishes from the family. Elsie and Keith Sage Marvin and Mary Edwards GIRL, Charlie Jean Maile. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 29 at 1:17 p.m. to Judy Thornton and Charles Maile. Sunfield, weighing 6 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 20 inches long GIRL, Kaitlyn Mardel. bom at Pennock Hospital on May 31 at 8:27 a.m. to Kin and Kathy Peterson. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 20W inches long. BOY, Parker Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on June I at 9:20 a.m. to Tuesday and Mike Brighton. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs., and 20 inches long. BOY. Dakota Douglas, bom Hospital on June 1 al 2:52 p.m. Vela and Caleb Kuehnel. weighing 8 lbs.. 8\» ozs. and 21 at Pennock to Christina Woodland, inches long. BOY, Luke Eric, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 3 at 1:30 a.m. to Eric and Teresa (Maurer) Heide, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. M oz. and 20'6 inches long MARRIAGE LICENSES Frey-Fabiano to exchange vows Kubek-Gorodenski plan July 2 wedding Mr and Mrs. James Kubek are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Julieannc Elizabeth to Glen James Goroden*ki. son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Gorodenski A July 2 wedding is being planned Chad Lee Saner. New Smyrna Beach. Fl. and Michelle Renee Dorcy. New Smyrna Beach. Fl Chase William Youngs. Hastings and Stacey Lynn Rowley. Hastings Craig Donald Laming. Middleville and Tonja Sue Wielinga. Middleville Jason Lee Carter. Delton and Amy Lee Ryan. Delton. Edward Leroy Christensen. Hastings and Susan Elaine McMasters. Hastings James Paul Daniel. Hastings and Trudy Janette Hubbard. Hastings Dale Lee Mapes. Nashville. Mi. and Olecta Lavonne Whitman. Battle Creek. Jerry Gilbert Drewyor. Cuba and Jane Ellen Gilbert. Bellevue. Robbie Lee Case. Dowling and Bonita Rae Dean. Dowling Brian Lee Rasey, Nashville. Mi. and Tamara Christine Griffin, Hastings Ward Weiler to mark 90 years Ward Weiler will be 90 on the June 17 There will be an open house for him on June 18 from 2-6 p.m at lhe Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S. Hanover. Hastings All family and friends are invited No gifts please Ca/i.945-9554 Lauren Hartman and Jerin Voshell. Carpenter, Travis Carter and Melissa Radler. Monday-Wednesday p.m. Erica Swift. Katlyn Wilson. Less Christensen. Luke Knox. Merissa Greenfield. Ryan DeCamp. Sy Overmyer and Seth Beduhn. State ol Michigan r - * —V4MB * -*I I I IMMIkV County of Barry PUBLICATION NOTICE Decadent's Estate File No 94-21383 SE Estate of LESTER M ORMS8E docoasad TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest in the etta.e may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on June 28. 1994 at 10 00 a.m. in the probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Shaw on the petition of Janice Day requesting Donald Keeler be appointed personal representative of Lester M. Ormtbe who lived at 2700 Nashville Rood Hostings. Michigan ond who died April I. 1994. end requesting also the will of the deceased dated July 9. 199) be admitted to probate ond heirs at law be determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified that ail claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of the date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign­ ed to entitled persons appearing of record. June 2. 1994 Robert I Byington (F27621) 222 West Apple Street Hastings. Ml 49058-0248 (616) 945-9557 Donald Keeler 12680 Trinklein Rood Hemlock. Ml 48626 (6/16) "Life without my library card — I'd sooner surrender my driver's 1icense." Betty Hunt, North Little Rock, Ark. Libraries change lives. Support your library. American Library Association ______ Sales Position/ Decorating Consultant NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner to place your SPRING Call Zo—Subscribe GARAGE SALE 948-8051 in The Reminder and The Banner Bradan King and Erica Swift. LEGAL NOTICES: GIRL, Janelle Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on May 24 at 2:26 a m. to Eric and Anna Pifer. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 15Vi ozs. and 19V4 inches long. Michelle A. Frey and Andrew H. Fabiano. both of Grand Rapids, will exchange wedding vows on Oct. I. 1994 The bride-to-be is the daughter of Marvin and Cheryl Frey of Hastings. She received an associate's degree from Kellogg Community College, bachelor’s degree from Michigan State University, and is pursing a master’s degree from Western Michigan University. The future groom is the son of Richard and Mary Jane Fabiano of Grand Rapids He received an associate's degree from Grand Rapids ’ Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Grand Valley State University and a master’s degree from Michigan State University. Larsens celebrate 40th anniversary Fifty students at Happy Time Pre-School recently participated in graduation ceremonies. They entertained their families with songs and fingerplays they had learned throughout the year. They were presented with diplomas by teacher Jan Havcy for completing the pre kindergarten readiness program. Benediction was given by the Rev James Campbell, pastor of the Assembly of God. Refreshments immediately followed the ceremony. The graduates of 1994 were: Monday-Wednesday a.m. Andrea Truer, Andrew Matthews. Austin French, Bryan Skedgell, Cory Middlemiss. Derek Thurman. Donnie Johnson. Erich Iberle. Jami Franson. Jenn Voshell. Jordan Rambin. Justin von dcr Hoff Lauren Hart­ map. Lindsey McNally . Maggie Buehl. Molly Wallace and Ryan Cam Tuesday-Thursday a.m. Amanda Cappon, Blake Butler. Brittany Howell. Chelsea Richardson, Christian Ross. Eric Johnson. Lacic Hughes, Justin Purdun. Kayla Angeletti. Kayicigh Dekocio, Kelsey Crowley. Lacey Kubek, Natasha Watkins, Paul Fruin, Shine Henry, Steven Lambert and Zachary Connor. Tuesday-Thursday p.m. Bradan King. Daniel Rybiski. Lindsay Kam. Ricky Smith, Rino Tumi, Sheila Baldwins to mark 50th anniversary Arthur and Dorothy Brewer will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children for family and friends from 1:30 to 5:30 p.m Sunday. June 19th at their home. 92 Leach Lake. Hastings. The couple married June 17. 1944 in Hamilton. Ohio. They moved to Hastings in 1948 and have lived at Leach Lake since that time. Their children are Ruth Murrah, Donna Long. Harold Brewer and Jerry Brewer. They have eight grandchildren and six great­ grandchildren Your presence is the only present desired. Erich Iberle and Jami Franson. Brown’s Custom Interiors is now accepting applications! For approx­ imately 30 hours per week. Flexible hours, good working conditions. Applicant must be able to work well with the public. Please send resume... Brown's Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park Hastings, Ml 49058 No Phone Calls Attn: Kathy Please! �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 16. 1994 Legal Notices ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting ORDINANCE NO. 270 Tuesday. June 6. 1994 at 7 30 p m Board members present Harper Cook Lewis OBrien Absent: Miller Also 14 citizens and guests present Fire Dept report received Approved fire dept purchases State Rep candidate Mork Doster introduced Cemetery signs approved Approved township hall parking lot work •ills reod and approved Doriene Harper Clerk (g. |ft) State ef MicMgan Barry 5th Judkial Circuit AMENDED ORDER FOR SERVICE BY PUBUCAT1ON POSTING AND NOTICE OF ACTION Cose No 94 152 CH Court Addrei* 220 West State Street Hostings Ml 49056 (616) 946-4615 Momtrff name(s) ond oddress(es) Gene ond Shirley Mater 1599 S Clark Rd R.F.D. I Nashville. Ml 49073 David M. Koons (P39300) 550 Lincoln Rd.. M 89 West Otsego. Ml 49078 Defendant name,*) and addresses' Harley Wrigglesworth Sr Will S Yost Merle S Yost. Jr.. James Yost Kathy Yost Mam Michoel Yost. Dennis Yost James Yost William Yost and other unknown heirs TO. James Yost H IS ORDERED You are being sued by plaintiff in this court to release all right, title or interest to the real proper ty situated In tarry County You must file your answer or fake other oction permitted by law in this court ot the court address above on or before July 13. 1994. M you foil to do so a default judg­ ment may be entered ogamst you for the relief demanded in the complaint filed in this case A copv of this order shall be published once each week in Hostings, tanner 1952 N. Broadway Hostings, for throe consecutive weeks, and proof of publication shall be filed in this court. A copy of this order shall be sent to James Yost at the lost known address by first class mail before the date of the last publication and the affidavit of moiling shall be filed with this court. Moy 25. 1994 Judge Richard M. Shuster (6/16) AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND HASTINGS CODE 1970 CHAPTER 6 ARTICLE II DIVISION I SECTION 6.67. AS AMENDED TO AMEND THE FORMULA BY WHICH THE SEWAGE SURCHARGE RATE IS DETERMINED THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS SECTION I Section 6 67 of Article II. Division 1 of Chapter 6 of the Hostings City Code of 1970 is hereby amended to reod as follows Section 6.67 Character of sewage If rhe character of sewage from any monufoctur mg or industrial plant or any other building or premises shall be such as to impose unreasonable additional burden upon the sewers of the system then on additional surcharge may be mode over ond above the regular rates or it may be required that such sewage be treated by the person, firm or corporation responsible therefore oefore being emptied into the sewer or the right to empty such sewage may be denied if necessary lor the pro tection of the sewage disposal facilities of the system or the public health or safety The surcharge rote per account shall be deter mined solely on the basis of the following formula determined per billing period Formula S equals 0.00624 Q (0.31 (BOO 230) ♦ 0 27 (5 S 270) ♦ 7.46 (Phos-10) legend S equals Surcharge in dollars Q equals Sewage consumption in one hundred (100) cubic feet per billing period BOO equals Average biochemical oxygen de­ mand in milligrams per liter S.S equals Average suspended solids m milligrams per liter Phot equals Average phosphorous in milligrams per liter SECTION II. If any article section subsection sentence, clause phrase or portion of this Or dinonce is. for ony reason held invalid or un­ constitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction such portion shall be deemed a separate, distant ond independent provisions ond such holding shall not affect the validity of the remaining par lions of this Ordinance SECTION III. This Ordinance shall become effec­ tive May 23 1 994 Moved by May supported by Josperse that the above Ordinance be adopted as read Yeos 8 Noys 0 Absent 0 I. Shor on Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby Certify that the above is a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on April 25. 1994. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (6/16) Ann Landers What’s ‘bugging’ single mother? Dear Ann I-anders: My daughter is in trouble. She is a single mother, raising two children with no financial help from her ex­ husband ' Laura" is a top-notch teacher with a master's degree She is loved by her students and respected by her peers Laura believes that she is being followed and that her home is bugged She is afraid to discuss her problems with anyone for fear that her job may be in jeopard) The reason she’s worried is that her prin­ cipal is talking about her to anyone who will listen The principal says Laura is crazy, physically unclean and a thief. I tried speaking to the principal, but she keeps "diagnosing" Laura, even though she kno*s nothing about psychiatry. If Laura didn’t need her job so desperately. I would insist that she sue the pnnr’pal for defamation of character I don’t know how to help my daughter. Ann It is possible that she really is being followed and bugged I wouldn't put anything past her ex-husband. He may be trying to get something on my daughter so be can grab her house, which is her only asset. Please tell me what to do I'm beside myself with worry — Kentucky Dear Kentucky: Laura should have a psychiatric examination to determine whether or not the is emotionally healthy The symp­ toms you describe could indicate schizophrenia LEGAL NOTICES MORTGAGE SALE THANK YOU Far allowing us to care for your pets, horses and livestock for our first 10 years. Kenneth M. Kornheiser, DVM and the staff of Countryside Veterinary Clinic 11933 Doster Rd Plainwell. Ml 49080 AAHA 664-4426 Located on Doster Rd between Lake Doster and Pine Lake — NOTICE HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Monday, June 20, 1994 • 7:15 p.m. Hope Township Hall on M-43 near Shultz Road For the Hope Township Planning Commission to hear the following: 7:15 p.m. • to consider the request of Jefferson Newman for rezoning from AR-Agricultural/Residential to RL-1-Residential Lake 1 for a parcel of land in Section 20 of Hope Township, Barry County, Michigan. The parcel may be reached via Cloverdale Lake Drive and is situated on the north side of Cloverdale Lake. noec TOwrwM* OFFICIAL. ZOtVlIMC IVIAR (VriglMl Hap Jun* 16, 19a2 Msaudod Jutw 16, 1V9J The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours Tuesday 8 a m. to 11 a.m. or on Wednesdays 9 a.m. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below James Hurt. Hope Township Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058. 948-2464 MORTGAGE SALE — Dafoult bo* been mod* in the condition* of a mortgage mod* by Paul Utahan ond Beverly Utalton. his wile to First Federal ol Michigan Mortgagee. Dated December 21. 1992 ond recorded on December 23. 1992, in liber 562 on page 702, Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty four and 84/100 Dollars (SI84.354.84). including interest at 7.75% per annum Under the power of tale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premises, or some port of them ot public vendue at the eoit door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan, at 1000 o'clock A.M. Local Time on July 29. 1994. Said premises ore situated in the Township Bf Thornapple. Barry County. Michigan ond ore described as Lot 32. Noffke South lake Shore Plot <2 accor­ ding to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plots on Page 75. Tax Roll No 08-14-000-002-00 During the six months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 32410 the pro­ perty may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale. Doted June 6 1994 First Federal of Michigan 1001 Woodward Avenue Detroit. Michigan 48226. Mortgagee N. Michoel (P29256) 1001 Woodward 10W Detroit Ml 48226 (7/14) MORTGAGE SALE Mortgage Sale — Default having been mode in the term* and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by DANIEL R MIDDLEBOS ond DEBRA J WHITNEY a single mon ond o single woman, of 1602 Pinedale. Hostings. Ml 49058. Mortgagors, to the GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIA TION. os assignee of FIDELITY GUARANTEE MOR TGAGE CORPORATION, c/o GE CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION servicing agent for the GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee dated the 27th day ol August. 1991. ond recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State ol Michigan on the 6th day of September 1991. in liber 522 of Barry County Records on page 821 on which mortgage there is claimed to be due. at the date of this notice, for principal and interest the sum of Forty-four Thousand Five-Hundred Twenty-one ond 47/100 ((44.521.471). And no suit or proceedings ot low or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or ony port thereof. Now therefore by vir­ tue of the power of sale contained in *o>d mor tgoge. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and provided notice is hereby given that on the 29th day of June 1994 al 10 00 o'clock o.m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale ot pubic auction to the highest bidder, ot the east door entrance of the Court House in Hastings. Michigan (that being the building where the Circuit Court for the Barry is held), of the premises described in said mortgage, or so much thereof a* moy be necessary to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid, on sa‘d mortgage, with interest thereon at 513.97 per diem and all legal costs charges and expenses including the at torney fees allowed by low ond also ony sum or sums which moy be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its interest in the premises Which said premises ore described os follows All that certain piece or parcel of lond situated m the City of Hostings. County of Barry and State of Michigan, and described as follows, io wit lot fl 5. Pine Haven Estates Port of Northeast 1/4 Section 6. Town 3 North Range 9 West Rutland Township. Barry County Michigan together with the Double-Wide located thereon which has on address of 1602 Pinedale. Hostings Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pv'tuont to MCI A 600 324 la the property may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale Doted 6-7-94 GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION as assignee of FIDELITY GUARANTIEE MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, c a CE CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION MORTGAGEE JOSEPH J FABRIZIO (Pl3266) Attorney ol Mortgagee 1520 North Woodword Ave Suite 106 Bloomfield Hills Ml 48304 (810)642 1012 P »6) If Laura cannot afford a private in­ vestigator. perhaps friends or fanny inembers would go over every inch of Laura s home to determine if it is indeed bugged Can you spend a couple of day s with her and find out once and for all if she is being followed * If Laura cooperates, you will have a much clearer picture of what is going on From where I stand, it s pretty murky Condo giveaway Dear Ann lenders: My sweet, loving father has been twice widowed -- once after a 30-year marriage to my mother and the se­ cond time after a 15-year marriage to a wonderful woman Then he met wife No. 3. Before Dad married "Joyce." his lawyer advised him to put his condominium, which he had bought 15 years before, into a life estate This would have allowed his wife to live in it until her death, and when she died, the condominium would go to me. his only child Joyce said she wasn't comfortable with that, so Dad put his only asset into joint tenancy That means if she outlives hjm. it will go to HER daughter, instead of me Dad knows now he made a mistake, but the joint tenancy cannot be broken without Joyce's consent, and she is no fool. Don’t get me wrong I'm not greedy . Ann. I want my father to enjoy all his money while he is alive, but that condo, which Dad bought before this woman entered the picture, should be mine Instead. I will be left with nothing. I hope this letter gets the attention of older folks who are considering remarrying. If my dad had seen a letter like this, things might have turned out differently. No city, please Just sign me - Up a Creek in Illinois Dear Illinois: There's another message here. When you hire an attorney, it makes sense to take his or her advice. Tell the uninvited Dear Ann Landen: My husband and I are retired and living on his pension. We spend summers in a little cabin in the nonh and winters in Florida. We usually sleep late, but I was awakened this morning at 6:00 when 1 heard our house guests rattling dishes m the kitchen. My hus­ band murmured. "Everyone else is on vaca­ tion. and you work your butt off." 1 grabbed some paper and a pencil. My husband turned over and asked. "What are you doing?" I replied. "Writing to Ann Landers." Here's my problem I am tired of running a free bed and breakfast I'm sick of washing sheets, buying groceries and cooking I want u> tell my friends. "If you fly in. don't call us and give us your flight number Reni a car and take your luggage straight to a motel, and then stop by for a visit. On your way over, pick up a six-pack and a coffee cake " Our door is always open to our children and their families. It seems lhe ones we love don't visit enough Could it be they don't want to impose'1 So listen up If you arc not invited, don't plan on sleeping over At this point. I would resent waiting on the Clintons or even you. Ann - Prudenville. Mich. Dear Mich.: I doubt that lhe Clintons will be dropping in on you anytime soon, and for sure. I won't Instead of lashing out at uninvited guests, why don't you put the blame where it belongs? Nobody can impose on you unless you let them About Paget's Dear Ann lenders: 1 am writing to ask you for one of the most important contribu­ tions you could provide for thousands of suf fcrers of Paget's disease of bone I have had Paget's disease for many years Although it is the second most prevalent bone disease after osteoporosis, many people have naver heard of it and do not know that it is treatable. Paget's is a chronic disorder that results in enlarged and deformed bones Symptoms can include bone pam. headaches, hearing loss, bowed limbs, curvature of the spine and an enlarged skull. Although Paget's usually shows up in men and women over 40. it can occur earlier Re­ cent studies have suggested that it may be caused by a virus that is present for mwiy years before symptoms appear. In addition, there is almost certainly a hereditary compo­ nent since the disease may appear in more than one member of a family If someone suspects that he or she may have Paget's disease, an alkaline phosphatase blood test should be taken, followed by X-rays or bone scans when indicated Though there is no cure for Paget's disease, medical treatment can control the condition and alleviate the symptoms and pain Thousands of Paget's victims may be unaware that there is an organization that can help them. Please tell them to send $2 (for mailing costs) to: The Paget Foundation. Dept A. 200 Vanek St., Suite 1004. New York. N.Y 10014-4810. Thank you for getting the word out - Mrs. L. F. McCollum. Houston. Texas Dear Friend in Houston: I appreciate the opportunity to alert my readers to the fact that there is help for those who suffer from this rather mysterious disease The Paget Founda­ tion should prepare for a big response. Gem of the Day: Too many people who tell you they have had 20 years' experience are not accurate They 've really had one year's experience 20 times Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? ' 'Nuggets and Doozies " is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, buiiness-size envelope and a check or money order for 15 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Larders. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS Fathers' Day is Sunday. June 19 The Lake Odessa Village Council will meet Monday evening. June 20. at the Page Memorial Building United Methodist Women of Central Church will meet Monday . June 20. at 7:30 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Roberta King will bring the program. "Peoples of the Carib­ bean." This is one of the mission studies for the 1993-94 year. She had classes on this topic at Big Rapids last year in July and since then she and her husband have been on a cruise of the islands. Summer officially arrives next Tuesday at 9:48 a.m. with the summer solstice, when the sun is at its farthest north point for sunrise and sunset, giving us the longest day of the year. In lhe forenoon of Wednesday. June 22. there will be an immunization clinic al the downtown Fellowship Hall, sponsored by the Ionia County Health Department On that evening, the Jordan Lake Board meets at 6 p.m. and at 7 the Lake Odessa Community Library Board meets. The summer reading program for children in grades K through 7 starts on Wednesday . June 22. at 10:30 a m at lhe library Dr. Lola Haller and Connie Teach worth have made a multitude of preparations for lhe program. "Camp Read '' June 15 was the sign-up day June 22 will bring a camp gear demonstration and a craft. The next week, the craft topic will be teepees and fire pits, with a story time. too. On July 6. the children will make totem poles and have story time July 13 they will be mak mg bug catchers and have stones. On July 20. Gary Dunn, an entomologist will bn ng his amazing traveling bugs The final night will be July 27. with an evening cookout'at lhe village park There will be lots of singing around the camp fire with Libby Kmscy leading The showcase this month features camping equipment and pnzes the youngsters can win for their required reading goals The engagement has been announced for Kimberly Kussmaul, formerly of Lansing, to Fred Soilts of Pittsbourgh. Pa She is the daughter of R Jay and Katherine Kussmaul, of Lansing She is a Grand Ledge graduate and of the University of Michigan She is director of nursing with a Pittsburg borne care company The gentleman is a graduate of a Washington High School. Jefferson College and Cooley Law School He is an attorney The A1 -Area Tennis team has been chosen by the State Journal Honorable mention has been given, among others, to Mark Eaffler and partner in doubles and to Kurt Raffler and partner in Doubles Both pairs play for St Johns High School They are sons ot Fred Raffler and wife Debbie (White) Raffler. who grew up in Lake Odessa and Hastings Many members of the Mildred Shade farm ] ly attended the graduation open house at the home of Steve and Mary Runyan in honor of their daughter. Melissa Ritz. Also, the honor graduate's maternal grandparents came from the Conklin area. Ann and Ray Strecker at­ tended while spending the weekend at their summer home on Lakeview Drive. Aaron Thomas Reiser was baptized Sunday morning at Central United Methodist Church. All of the family of his mother's parents Herb and Peggy Cusack attendee, as did all the family of pat tmai grandparents Ed and Carol Reiser. Great-grandmother Ethel Goodemoot was in attendance also Ferris and Elouise Lathrop of Ronda, who are spending the summer in Michigan, visited several friends Saturday They spend much of their summer at their cottage near Shelby, but find it convenient to spend some time with daughters Marcie Dobie and Julie Hausserman for a base in this area. They report that daughter Kimm and her doctor husband are moving from Racine. Wise., to Birmingham. Ala., where he will work in the university's liver transplant program. The grandparents and aunts with husbands came from Iowa for the graduation and open house for Keith Kadwell recently. Also, his paternal relatives from the Dorr area attended. Marilyn Oakes had an open house Sunday for her son who graduated The bunting being sold by the local Historical Society is proving so popular that the orders arc coming faster than the supply Some buntings have changed hands before be­ ing hung in order to satisfy customers from out-of-town The whine of chainsaws has filled lhe air in the neighborhood of North Fourth Avenue in recent time. John Cook Jr. and neighbor Fred Dahl combined efforts to reduce three tall trees to chunks and wood chips. Then a tree service cut to a tall man's height two large trees that pinched the driveway of Jerry and Betty Bennett It takes a lot of saw cuts to reduce so much wood to furnace size' Peonies have come into blossom with dark red varieties in bloom first, followed by white blooms The pink peonies seem to be a later species James Valentine has been named police chief of the city of Lowell. He has been on the Lowell force for many years. He is the son of Buford "Boots" and Neva Valentine and is the husband of Cherry Goodemoot Valentine. The newest roster of students at the honors convocation at lhe University of Michigan in­ cludes the names of Lu Merchant of Diamon­ dale Doubles* that is Elizabeth, daughter of Lakewood instructor Ben Merchant and of Janet Merchant Others are Angela Hampel and John C Throop of l-ake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1994 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Along the Thomapple River By Joyce F. Wrinbrrcht The Thomapple River was named for the thorny shrubs (hat bloomed prettily in the spr­ ing and had red apple-hke fruit in the fall The Thomapple River begins in Section 12 of Eaton Township. Eaton County, wanders through Eaton County northward and then westward to the Barry County line and into Nashville, gaming in size, fed by creeks and drainage ditches Through the Village of Nashville into Thor­ napple Lake, it flows through the Lake conti­ nuing northwest to Hastings a winding snake in the same northwesterly pattern through Rutland Township, touching Yankee Springs Township then into Irving Township, turning more to the northward just west of Irving through Middleville where it heads almost due nonh. still winding, still gathenng its water volume from the <reeks and streams as it enters Kent County. At the base line. Section 2 Thomapple Township, it still moves nor­ thward to Alaska. Whitneyville. Cascade to Ada. where the Thomapple River joins lhe Grand River which flows nonh from Jackson to Lansing, then west from Lansing. The Thomapplc empties into the Grand, which moves to the west, emptying into Lake Michigan at Grand Haven This was the route followed by the native tribes living in this area as they migrated north to lhe Straits in the spnng and returned for the winter This southern area of Michigan was the winter hunting grounds of the Ottawa, the Poctawattanues and some Chippewas, a pat­ tern they had followed tor at least 150 years The Ottawas. Potlawattamies and the Chip­ pewas are three tribes that belong to the Algonquin race. They share some common characteristics and were able to understand each other's dialect The Ottawas came into Michigan from Canada The Pottawattamie* came across Lake Michigan from Wisconsin and the Chip­ pewas came from the Lake Eric area. The Algonquin Race were found in the area north of wiiat is now Tennessee, to the Mississippi River and to the south of the Hudson Bay The southernmost points of the Great Lakes were considered to be the 'head” of the body of water, so that when researching the writings of early writers heading south was considered as "going up" and traveling rorth was considreed as "going down." As soon as the maple sugar season was finished in the southern areas of the state, families gathered their simple belongings, often slashing some items in pits dug in the ground, or hiding them in caves. The Pottawattamies and Ottawas living along the Thomapple River would head west and then north on the Thomapplc River, entering the Grand River, heading west to Lake Michigan, where they traveled "down the lake" to the Straits of Mackinac. They often earned with them the bodies of their dead to be buned in the sacred burial grounds near the Straits The bodies had been tem­ porarily interred at certain burial areas waiting for this final journey north. Summers at the Straits were spent raising com. collecting and drying berries and ceremonials. In October as frost came, the leaves became brightly colored the birds began migrating southward and the tribes would gather up their possessions again, returning "up Lake Michigan" leaving the Straits in a convey with groups dropping off as they headed up the various rivers, heading inland Barry County natives returned up the Grand and then up the Thomapple into Barry Coun­ ty. arriving back at their winter quarter and their home hunting grounds They would quickly settle in and the hunting would begin at once. The coming of the white man into Michigan in larger and larger numbers had a serious im­ pact on the lives of the Ottawas and Poaaw-attamies. They learned to use sails to move their canoes and boats on the Great Lakes They craved the trinkets and beads and traded furs, maple sugar, com and dried venison for the bright objects. Pioneers came into the area thinking tn terms of "owning" lhe land, a concept dif­ ficult for the natives to understand Trees were cut down and burned to ma* e room for crops. Roads were built, often following the existing trails made by lhe natives. The roads built by white men were wide enough for wagons to travel The habitat for game was disturbed and white men killed animals for reasons other than for food and furs, often to protect their animals and crops Game became scarce and made hunting for food much harder In the 1840s. when Andrew Jackson's In­ dian Removal Act reached Michigan, many of the local tribes were moved first to the reser- Iron Truss Bridge, McKeown Road. Marker at Indian Landing. Charlton Park, Thomapple Lake and River. vation near Niles and then down the Trail of Tears to an area west of the Mississippi River The ways of the early nauves of Michigan were soon lost as the white man took over the land But they left behind artificts of their way of living and bodies of their dead in the sacred if sometimes temporary burial grounds, for the white man to turn up with his plows Left behind too were stones and legends that intrigue those of us who came after A part of the Thomapple River and its stones are the subject of these articles Our overview begins in Nashville. Castleton Township, where the river enters Barry County and will end at the baseline of Thomapple-Kent counties, where the Thor­ napple leaves Barry County . On the south hank of the Thomapplc. where by 1864 the Village of Nashville would stand, there was a mill and a small settlement that often formed at mill sites. The time was 1855 A settlement of natives, probably Ottawas oc­ cupied the arac now known as Putnam Park The river was dammed to make the water volume to operate the mill There were several other mills. Mallett and Johnson's grist mill. 1867; Griffeth and Grant grist mill. 1870; A.W. Olds, a sawmill in 1870; and Dickenson's saw mill and planning mill. 1870. The fragments of the dam remain to re­ mind us of those times. The bridge over the Thomapplc was first a wooden structure, then an iron truss bridge. The present bridge was built in 1934 Raymond Knolls, one of the workers on lhe span was pinned by a beam being put in place. It severed his leg nearly in two. He refused to have lhe surgery to remove the leg and died of gangrene In 1865. Robert B Gregg came to the area. Greggs Crossing Road is named for him. The bridge on Greggs Crossing hr. been abandon­ ed and probably will be removed. In 1845. there was an Indian Village near there, at the junctions of the roads now known as Thomap­ ple and Woodland roads. The over enters Thomapplc Lake from the east on the southeast end Mud Creek enters the lake from the northeast The river flows through the lake On the north side of the lake there was a set­ tlement of Pottaw attamis. There was a mis­ sion. a school. Hastings District No 5 in Sec­ tion 25. Hastings Township, opened m 1853. just north of what is now known as Charlton Park. Seven Indian families owned land in this area by deed at this time Indian Landing on lhe south end of the lake, where the river begins again, was a gathering point for tribesmen Theie arc some bunai sites high on the bank, looking over the present histone village On the south side of Thomapple Lake, where High Banks Creek empties into the lake, there was a saw mill just west of the piesent site of Morgan, which was at one time named Sheridan The mill site can still be identified, at the entrance to the campgrounds After the railroad from Grand Rapids to Jackson went through, travel betwee’Hastings and Thomapplc 1-ak.c became easier There was a station in Morgan It was illegal to net fish on the lake, so it was often done at night, with the fishermen going out after dark to spread their nets and bring in their catch. The ever present game warden would take the tram out from Hastings, the county seat, to check for illegal net fishing on the lake The station master at Waterworks and Standpipe Hill and Iron Truss Bridge. Nasnville. Nashville Mill. CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES Slide at Pavilion Thomapple Lake Resort. Hastings would notify the station master at Morgan that there was a game warden aboard the tram The Morgan station master would place a lantern high on the mailbag arm to warn the fishermen that trouble was ap­ proaching. By the time the train got to Morgan there wouldn't be a fisherman out on the lake Then came George Sumner and his automobile. That was the end of worry-free net fishing on Thomapple Lake. There was a grist mill located on High Bank Creek south of what is now M-79 where the village of Barryville once stood. On Sept. 23. 1837. when Lorenzo Mudge arrived, he found three wigwams on the land he had taken up in Castleton Township 32. He removed the sap trough and other items used in making maple sugar stored there and mov­ ed into one of lhe wigwams, using it as tem­ porary quarters while he built a log shanty When the owners of the wigwam returned from the north that spring, they were indig­ nant but they calmed down when Mr. Mudge agreed to "pay" for his use of their shelter They became frequent visitors to the Mudge cabin. In Barryville Cemetery there is a white marker for an Indian Chief named Asquesah who was well known along tha: part of lhe Thomapple River and Thomapple Lake. His kindness w as appreciated by lhe settlers of the area They took care of his bunai and pur­ chased a marker for his grave. On the east side of Thomapple. toward the southern end. there was a resort, which was known as Reid s Resort for many years Many good times, swimming, dancing and skating were had there The City Council of the City of Hastings will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of 1.5581 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1994. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, June 22,1994 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 102 South Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 10.64% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 0.69% over the preceding year's operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. June 14, "194 Sharon V ckery, City Clerk Phone 9 ‘.'-2468 TO BE CONTINUED Summer activities offered for kids Summer activities for area young people have been scheduled by the Barry County YMCA Many summer programs start next week and will run through July 22. 5 summer play ground program will be held at McFall Elementary School from 9 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 3:30 p.m. between June 22 and July 22. The playgrounds close bet­ ween noon and I p.m. daily. Swimming al Camp Algonquin for youths in grades K-6 will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesdays. June 21 and 28 and July 5. 12 and 19. Cost is $1 per visit. Pre-registration is re­ quired. with space limited to 50 participants. There also will be a number of Friday special events for y oungsters in grades K-6 Tentatively, these events will be Maze Craze June 24. Kingman Museum July 1, Fish Hatchery Park Carnival in Hastings July 8. Binder Park Zoo in Battle Creek July 15 and Splash Water Park from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. July 22. In the interests of safety , the trips have a limited enrollment and youths must have per­ mission slips, which can be obtained at the playgrounds Slips must be turned in by Thursdays prior to the swims and Tuesdays at noon prior to the Friday tnps Drop-ins will not be allowed to take part unless room is available Sponsors of the activities include the Barry County United Way. Hastings Area Schools. Thomapple Kellogg Public Schools, the city of Hastings, the villages of Middleville and Lake Odessa, and the townships of Rutland. Irving and Thomapple YOUR LOCAL TREE EXPERTS Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding, Lot Clearing, Brush Hog Mowing. • Experienced • Insured • Dependable - FREE ESTIMATES - 945-4687 721-TREE Call 24 Hours �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 16. 1994 Honors Assembly held June 2 Hastings students earn recognition Hastings High School students were given scholarships, awards and recognition Tor their accomplishments and achievements during their high school careers on June 2 In addition to the graduating seniors, juniors and sophomores also were honored for their achievements at the ceremony in front of family and friends. Presidential Academic Fitness Awards (gold for Academic Excellence) Kanana Cullen. Brandi Eye. Dana Fems. Luke Haywood. Theresa Kelly, Scott Krueger. Kathryn Larkin. Lon McKeough. Shala O’Grady. Alyce Zimmerman (Silver for Academic Effort) Michael Baker. Joseph Bender. Rachel Brighton. Nicole Cooklin. Matthew Hartman. Enn Hor­ ning. Jason Kaiser. Katie Parker. Aaron Rankin. Tracy Reynolds. Shellie Schantz. Michael Shade. Jeremy Strouse, Lori Vaughan. Department Awards Business Department — presented by Patrick Purgiel. Outstanding Business Student — Shelly Schantz National Winners in Business Professionals of America Competi­ tion — Jeffrey Myers and Justin Reid Career.'Technical Department presented by Richard Pohja. Special Recognition — Mike Baker. Chief Engraver CTE Outstan­ ding Student Runner-up Kim Cruickshank. Theresa Kelly CTE Outstanding Students of the 1993-94 School Year Brandi Eye and Luke Haywood Language Arts Department presented by Ms Jan Drolen. all A’s in English (8 semesters). Kan Cullen. Dana Fems. Theresa Kelly. Scon Krueger. Katy Larkin. Shala O’Grady. Lon Vaughan. Alyce Zimmerman Math Department — presented by Dave Butler. American High School Math Ex­ Department, activities and local scholarship were all awarded to deserving studcats Here, Gordon Ironside has presented Theresa Kellv and Scott Krueger the U of M Alumni Award. Theresa Kelly and Travis Williams are the winners of the George 'Buzz’ Youngs award. Sam Torode is the winner of the first Bruce M. McDowell Memorial HEEF Scholarship. The scholarship was presented by George Brand. The Charles and Lucy Caldwell HEEF Scholarship was awarded to Lori McKeough and presented by Dr. Charles Caldwell. Brandi Eye and Luke Haywood were awarded the Career/Technical Department 'Outstanding Student' for the 1993-94 school year. Shellie Schantz is presented the 'Outstanding Business Student' award by teacher Patrick Purgiel. Bob Casey escorts Karianna Cullen from the stage after presenting her with the Robert S. Casey Scholarship last Thursday evening amination Qualifiers - Dana Fems. Scott Krueger Commended Team - Nicole Cooklin Michigan Math Test Top 5 Percent - Bran­ di Eye. Dan James. Mau Johnston Scott Kreuger. Lon Vaughan Science Department - presented by Pete DeDecker. Vic Camp Award - Outstanding Science Student — Scott Krueger Social Studies Department — presented by Ms Sue Ross — Ryan Me Alvey. Winners Academic Quiz Bowl Team — Champions — “With Half our Brains Tied Behind our Backs. Just to Make It Fair". Captain: Aaron Schantz. Matt Hartman. Matt Johnston, Shellie Schantz. Jeremy Strouse Activities Awards U of M Alumni Award — presented by Gordon Ironside — Theresa Kelly and Scott Krueger. Boys/Giris State — presented by Ms Joyce Wembrecht — Brandi Eye. Matt Cassell, Scon Krueger DAR Award — presented by Ms Catherine Ash — Travis Williams Student Council Awards — presented by Ms Catherine Ash — President. Travis Williams; Vice President. Luke Haywood; Secretary /Treasurer. Jenny Blair Hugh O’Brian Award — presented by Ms. Catherine Ash — Aaron Schantz Perfect Attendance Awards — presented by Ms. Catherine Ash — Brenda Dickinson. ’Brandi Eye. Luke Haywood. ’Daniel James. Kathryn Larkin. Tracy Moore •4 years. Academic Letter Awards — presented by Ms. Catherine Ash. Sophomores — (3.8 and above for three semesters) — 1st year award — Robin Acker. Aaron Baker. Ronny Barnes. Kathryn Brandt. Jaime Brookmeyer. Damian dcGoa. Shasta Homing. Sharyn Kauffman. Katie Metzger. Bradley Miller. Chris Norris. Robert Redbum. Lisa Reynolds. Aaron Schantz. Kimber­ ly Sloan. Juniors — (3.65 and above for five semesters — 1st year award — Charity Cruttenden, Kimberly Hoxworth. Joseph James. Jeremy Kelly. Tony Norris. Jennifer Warren; 2nd year award — Rebecca Andersen. Emily Cassell. Marie DeWin. Danielle Dipert, Angela Fruin. Rachel Gri*Tm. Kevin Hubert, Amanda Jennings. Amanda Morgan. Melissa Schreiner. Andrea Wilbur. Seniors — (3.5 and above for seven semesters) — 1st year award. Michael Baker. Martha Billmeyer. Matthew Cassell. Eugene Baas. Matthew Hartman. Arloa Raffler, Tracy Reynolds. Jennifer Scharping. Juliana Solmes; 2nd year award — Kanana Cui Jen, Jason Kaiser. Lori McKeough. Katie Parker; 3rd year award — Joseph Bender. Rachel Brighton. Nicole Cooklin. Brandi Eye. Dana Ferris. Luke Haywood. Erin Homing, Theresa Kelly.Scott Kreuger, Kathryn Larkin, Shala O'Grady. Aaron Rankin, ShellieSchantz. Michael Shade. Jeremy Strouse. Lori Vaughan. Alyce Zimmerman Excnange Club Youth of the Year and Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarships — presented by Tim McMahon — Luke Haywood and Theresa Kelly. Foreign Exchange Awards — presented by Mrs. Mary Brown — Elisa Soregaroli. Sebas­ tian Thierry and Ivo Vojtek George "Buzz" Youngs Awards — preented by Tim Johnston — Theresa Kelly and Travis Williams. M.H.S.A.A. Scholar — Athlete Award — presented by Tim Johnston — Joseph Bender, boys golf; Jason Kaiser, boys basketball; Scon Kreuger. boys soccer; and Shellie Schantz, girls golf. Detroit Free Press — Michigan Scholar Athlete Award — presented by Tim Johnston — Jason Kaiser. Twin Valley Conference All Academic Team — acknowledged by Steven Harbison — Brandi Eye and Scott Krueger. Local Scholarship A w ards Coleman Insurance Agency Scholarship — presented by Pete DeDecker — Luke Haywood. L.H. Lamb Scholarships — presented by Tim Johnston — K.T. Murphy and Travis Williams. Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarships — Robert Clarson — presented by Tim Johnston — Theresa Kelly; Jock Clarey — presented by Tim Johnston — Ben Hughes. Willard Curtiss Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) — presnted by Mrs. Sally Keller - Travis Williams Harland Guernsey Scholarship (First Presbyterian Church) — presented by Mrs Sally Keller - Man Cassell. Paulson Trust Fund Scholarship — presented by John Barnett and Ed McPharlm — Genera] Scholarship. Shala O’Grady; Trades Scholarship. Mike Baker. H.E.S.P.A. Scholarship — presented by Ms. Kay Acker — Tracy Moore Thomas Girrbach Memorial Scholarship — presented by Mickey Furrow — Courtney Girrbach. HEA Scholarships — presented by Mickey Furrow — Joe Bender. Erin Homing and Jason Kaiser. Hastings Manufacturing Scholarships — presented by Mickey Furrow — Matt Christy. Brandy Lydy. Bob Oliver, Alyce Zimmerman. Hastings Jaycees Scholarship — presented by Mickey Furrow — Jennifer Herald Hastings Women's Club Scholarship — presented by Ms. jean Jongbloed — David Guernsey. Robert S. Casey — Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarship — presented by Robert Casey — Kan Cullen Charles and Lucy Caldwell — Hastings Education Ennchment Foundation Scholar ship — presented by Dr Caldwell — Lon McKeough. Hastings Photography Club — Bruce M. McDowell Memonal — Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarship — presented by George Brand — Sam Torode. Gladys Cairns — Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarship — presented by Chris Fluke — Katy Larkin. See HONORS, page 11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1994 — Page 11 [Woodland NEWS B> Joyce F. Weinbrecht Guest Reporter Woodland Township's two mills of extra voted millage for the maintenance and care of the fire depan mem. cemetery and township will expire this year The township has levied this continuously since 1959. However, since Michigan Public Act 145 of 1993 passed, the ballot questions will be different Since Headlee has been in effect each year, the millage is rolled back For 1994, the two mills have been reduced to 1.7086 mills. Under PA 145. one proposal is required to renwew the I 07086 mills and a second proposal is required to increase the .2914 mills to return to the two-mill level of funding. Township Clerk Cheryl Allen stats. ■ Absentee ballots will be nulled to those who have applied, around June 21 “We want the voters to understand that this is the same millage the township has sup­ ported since 1959. The ballot proposals are different because of the new law.” If voters have any questions, they should call Supervisor Doug Mackenzie at 367-4019 or Allen at the office 367-4915. or at her home at 367-4094 Kilpatrick United Brethren Church Mis­ sionary Society served a ham dinner at noon Thursday. June 9. to 28 people The food was delicious and the company was good The society serves a noon meal on the second Wednesday of the month. A free will offering helps buy the food and suppon the work of the group Six of the ladies. Orpha Enz. Jan Yonkers. Bonnie Norton. Mane Fisher. Olive Soweles and Hildred Chase, attended the annua) Gull Lake Bible Conference Wednesday, June 15. The conference was in session all this week On Sunday. June 19. Zion Lutheran Church is planning a dedication of the elevator they ... by Catherine Lucas have put in place to make the various areas of the building accessible to all The dedication will be held dunng the mor­ ning services. The Village of Woodland clean-up days June 3 and 4 were considered to be a success, according to Kirk Forman. Many items were collected and disposed of. Bible School reminders: Woodgrove Chris­ tian Brethren Parish. Zion Lutheran Church and Lakewixxl United Methodist — June 20-24. The Blood Pressure Clinic at the Woodland COA meal site will be held Wednesday. June 22. from 11 a.m. until noon. Everyone is welcome to come in and have a blood pressure check. A reminder to purchase your steak dinner tickets from the members of the Lions Club. They are planning to sell only 200 tickets. So get yours early Lake Odessa Area Historical Society is still selling red, white and blue buntings. To order one. call Lynda Cobb at 374-7518. The pace a $25. The second Village of Woodland yard sale was successful. The lunch stand at the Kilmer home was well patronized Proceeds from the stand will go to the Woodland United Methodist Church The summer reading program at Woodland Township Library started today. June 16. at 3:30 p.m. This is for children from kindergarten through sixth grade The Woodland Methodist Chuich held a father and son banquet at the church. The ladies of the church prepared and served the meal The program was about "old tools." with the speaker demonstrating many hand tools and their uses. The tables were decorated with a collection of old nand tools At 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, Lillian Barry Vandccar and her sister. Beatrice Barry Rogers, attended the wedding of Lillian's grandson. Paul Bursley, to Thim Hakzongsa, HONORS...continued from page 10 Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. Scholarship — Hastings Education Enrichment Founda­ tion Scholarship — presented by Chris Fluke — Shellie Schantz Helen Mon — Hastings Education Enrich­ ment Foundation Scholarships — presented by Chris Fluke — Nicole Cooklin. Dana Ferris and Lori Vaughan. Willard G. and Jessie M. Pierce — Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholar­ ship — presented by Chns Fluke — Man Hartman and Jeremy Strouse Rotary — Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarship — presented by Ms. Patty Woods — Theresa Kelly. Western Michigan University Gary FundFelpausch — Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarships — presented by Mark Feldpausch — Courtney Girrbach. Katie Parker, Tracy Reynolds. Howard and Leona VanDelic — Hastings Education Association — Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation Scholarships — presented by Mickey Furrow — Man Casell, Erin Homing, Aaron Rankin and Julie Solrnes Recognition of Honor Cord Recipients by Mr. Steven Harbison — High Honors (Top 10 students in graduating class — gold cords) — Kanana Cullen. Brandi Eye. Dana Ferris, Luke Haywood. Theresa Kelly. Scott Krueger. Kakthryn Larkin. Lori McKeough. Shala O'Grady. Alyce Zimmerman. Honors (G P A over 3.25 — blue and gold cords) — Michel Baker. Diane Bell. Joseph Bender. Martha Billmeyer, B. indi Brandt. Rachel Brighton. Matthew Cassell. Matthew Christy. Nicole Cooklin. Kim Cruickshank, Eugene Haas. Amy Haight, Matthew Hart­ man. Enn Homing. Matthew Johnston, !uon Kaiser. Loma Kilmer. Jennifer Larabec, Jon Lester, Bmdi Lydy. Tracy Moore, Benjamin Moskalik, Katie Parker. Arioa Raffler, Aaron Rankin. Tracy Reynolds, Shellie Schantz, Jennifer Scharping, Michael Shade, Gordon Shaw. Julianna Solrnes. Christopher Stafford, Jeremy Strouse. Samuel Torode. Christy VanOoy. Lori Vaughan. Senior Academic Honors Presented by Steve Harribson. Christian D. Alkema — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Joneille Anderson — Tuition Grant to Davenport College. April Arends — Merit Scholarship to Chic University. Michael R. Baker — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Joseph R. Bender — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Rachel S. Brighton — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Matthew E. Cassell — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Matthew L. Christy — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Honors Scholarship and Music Department Scholarship from Calvin College. Nicole M. Cooklin — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Andew R. Cove — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship Kanana Cullen — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Eastern Michigan University Regent Housing Scholarship, Pell Gram and Supplemental Education Grant Kelly L. Eggers — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Brandi L. Eye — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship. M.T.U. Scholar Award. Dana R Ferris — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship, Honors Scholarship from Olive Nazarene University. Courtney M. Girrbach — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. David Guernsey -- Scholarship from Hastings Manufacturing Company Eugene L. Haas III — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Amy M. Haight — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship David A. Hammond — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Matthew R. Hartman — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Olivet Scholar Award and Honors Scholarship from Olivet Nazarene University. Jonathon D. Hawkins — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. John F. Kennedy Scholarship to St. Norbert College. Luke E. Haywood — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. National FFA Scholarship sponsored by Tractor Supply Company. Kim K. Hillary — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Erin L. Horning — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. John D. Huber — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Ben H. Hughes — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Daniel T Jaames — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Matthew C. Johnston — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Carrie A. Jones — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Jason A. Kaiser — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Theresa L. Kelly — Sute of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Scott P. Kreuger — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. National Merit Scholar­ ship. Michigan Society of Professional Engineers Scholarship. Michigan Slate University Distinguished Freshman Scholar­ ship and Michigan State University Engineer­ ing Department Scholarship. Jennifer E. Larabec — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Kathryn M. Larkin — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Jon P. Lester — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Audra Lewis — Full Scholarship to Fer­ rari's School of Cosmetology. Brandi M. Lydy — Slate of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. Ryan D. McAlvey — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. President's Leader­ ship Scholarship from Marquette University. Lori T. McKeough — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Academic Scholar­ ship from St. Mary's College. Benjamin J. Moskalik — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Shala A. O’Grady — Stale of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Academic Ex­ cellence Award from Kellogg Community College. Kathenne R. Parker — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Academic Scholar­ ship from Western Michigan University Jennifer K. Pierce — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Arioa Raffler — State of Michigan Com­ petitive Scholarship. University Grant from the University of Michigan. Tracy A. Reynolds — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Achievement Award Scholarship from Western Michigan University. Battle Creek Gas Company Scholarship. Gary T. Sanlnocencio — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Robert A. Sanlnocencio — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Shellie L. Schantz — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship, Business Profes­ sionals of America Scholarship. Trustee Scholarship from Grand Rapids Davenport College. Stephanie Simpson — Dance Scholarship from Tisch School of the Arts. New York University. Julianna M. Solrnes — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Jeremy A. Strouse — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Olivet Scholar Award from Olivet Nazarene University. Samuel C. Torode — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarsip. Acacemic and Art Scholarships from Hillsdale College Jennifer L. VanAman — Slate of Michigan Competitive Scholarship Lori E. Vaughan — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Award for Ex­ cellence and Faculty Scholarshis from Grand Valley Sute University. Alyce L. Zimmerman — State of Michigan Competitive Scholarship. Presidential Academic Scholarship from Bethel College which was held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Lansing. Paul is the son of Mr and Mrs Robert Deadman The bride was wearing a white lace dress for the occasion. A reception for the newlyweds was held at the Deadman home after the ceremonies Following lhe wedding and reception for Lillian's grandchildren, the sister then attend­ ed a graduation celebration held in honor of the granddaughter of Beatrice Rogers This was for Kara Riddle, daughter of George and Darlene Riddle. Charlotte. Mrs. Vandecar will have an arthroscopic procedure on her left knee done at Sparrow Hospital as an outpatient June 20 She is plan­ ning to slay with her sister. Beatrice, for a day or so following the procedure. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society is making plans for Depot Day 1994. which will be held Saturday. July 30. Watch this column for more details. Gerald and Joan Chorley have been named grand marshals for the 1994 Lake Odessa Fair. And it is not too early to begin to make plans to attend An in lhe Park July 2. where society members will have many hems for sale at their booth. There will be a pig roast and dance to aid Terry Geiger's campaign for 87th District Slate Representative "The Geigers' Country Hoe Down" will be held at the Lake Odessa Community Center Friday. June 24 with din­ ner being served from 6 to 8 p.m. This is a family affair with a complete meal. which includes roast pig. baked beans and homemade pie. among other things. Music will be furnished by disc jockeys, lhe Down Home Decker Boys. There will be country line dancing, and don't worry if you don't know how Della Meade will be there to teach you how to do it. Law enforcement for the evening will be done by Sheriff "Wild Bill Wilson." so be good or be jailed to be released for bail. Tickets arc $10 per person or $25 for a family, no limit to number in the family. For tickets, call Sue Pepper, at 374-5961 or Rosie Collins at 945-4478 Cathy Lucas will be out of town for another couple of weeks. Anyone wishing to include items in the Woodland News is asked to call Joyce F. Weinbrecht, 945-5471 before 9 a.m. or after 6 p.m State Tech plans 50th birthday celebration Slate Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center in Prairieville Township will have a 50th birthday celebration and reunion Thurs day, June 16. Registration will sun the day at 9 a.m.. with alumni tours beginning a i hour later. There will be an alumni meeting at II a.m. at the library and former staff and retirees will meet in Room 152. —**»Activities that will begin at noon include bingo, a scavenger hunt, volleyball, kids' games, picnic games, cards and table games, horseshoes, pontoon rides, swimming, threeon-three basketball and a dunk tank Lunch will be served from 1:30 to 3 p.m . with musical entertainment. A clown will ap­ pear at 3 p.m. There will be a program at 3, with speakers Leonard Lee and Lloyd Chapman, from lhe slate office. Jobs Commission. Alumni awards (for oldest graduate, alumnus from farthest away, etc.) also will be presented. Cake and ice cream will be served at 3:30. and at the same time. b>uegrass and country music will be played. Activities will resume at 4 p.m., including volleyball, swimming, horseshoes, a dunk tank, pontoon ndes, and cards and table games. A magic show and a softball game will commence at 4:15. Country line dancing is scheduled for 5 p.m., Kalamazoo Blazers wheelchair basket­ ball will be at 6 p.m., followed by a bonfire and hoi dog roast at 7. Slate Tech officials are trying to get in touch with former students to invite them. Former students who contact the school with their current addresses will be mailed invita­ tions. They may call 664-4461. State Tech was known as the Michigan Veterans Vocation School from 1944 to 1959 and the Michigan Rehabilitation Institute from I959io 1968 Slate Tech also is planning: — A "Professional Day” on campus Oct. II to honor staff and other human service workers. Invitations will be sent to all counselors and managers. — "Employer Day" on campus and at lhe Comfort Inn in Plainwell on Oct. 13 to recognize employers and Slate Tech's Business Advisory Councils. United Methodist Women honor members Each year, the Hastings First United Methodist Women select a member (or members) to receive the honor of "Secont Century Woman.” Funds are sent as a gift to mission in these members' names. For 1994. the local U.M.W. unit has selected Mrs. Virginia Snyder and Mrs Pamela Guernsey to receive this honor. They not only give unselfishly of their time and talents to their local church, but are active in community service as well. The local U.M.W. unit is active in Mission Work. It is its "reason for being." Mushroom season 'just great' for family They may not look like professional mushroom hunters, but Ryan Huber, (left to right) Kyle Huber and friend Daniel Rybiski show they can find mushrooms with the best of them. They had help from parents John and Lynne Huber and Greg and Michelle Luedke, and the morels were all found in Yankee Springs. IJEGAL NOTICE LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE OF ZONING OfftNNANCE ADOPTION Pursuant to tha provisions of Public Act 183 of 1943. o» om»nd»d notice is hereby given that rhe Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the follow mg manner: The zoning District Mops hove been amended os follows: ORDINANCE NO A-493 T4N-R8W CARLTON TWP . SEC. 6 Beginning on North line of Sec. 6. T4N. R8W, at NE corner of Village of Freeport, th East along North line ol Sec. 6. 2550 ft. m/l. th South 4000 ft. m/l. th West 2500 ft. m/l to East line ol Village of Freeport, th North along East line of Village of Freeport to beginning, except for the area of the North Branch ol the Little Thomapple River. T3N R7W CASTLETON TWP SEC 25 26. 27. 34 I 35 PARCEL 1 Baginning at th-» SE cornar Sac. 25. T3N. R7W. th North 1310 ft. m/l. th Wr»t 4525 fl. m/l. th South 580 fl. m/l to Village limit* of Nashville. th East along Village 1900 ft. m/l. th South along the Village limts 755 ft. m/l to South line of Sec. 25. th East to beginning PARCEL 2 Beginning at the South I /4 post of Sec. 35. T3N. R7W at Village of Nashville, th North 5935 fl. m/l along North B South 1 /4 line, th East 2845 ft. m/l to the West line ol M-66. th Northwest along West line of M-66 640 fl. m/l. th West 6630 ft. m/l. th South 6530 ft. m/l to the South line of Sec. 34. th East to beginning, except the area of the Thornap pie River. T3N R8W HASTINGS TWP SEC 25 PARCEL 1 Beginning Northwest corner of Plot of Sundogo Pork. Sec. 25. th South along West line of plat to Southwest corner of plat of Sundogo Pork, th East to shore cf Thornapple Lake, th North along shore to a position due East of beginning, th West to beginning. PARCEL 2 The South 1/2 of Sec. 25. South of Thomapple Lake ond Thomapple River except beginning Southwest comer of Sec 25 th North along Chorlton Pork Rd. 400 ft. m/l. th East 890 ft. m/l. th Southwest 435 ft. m/l. th South to a point 1175 ft. m/l East ol beginning, th West to beginning. T4N-R9W IRVING TWP.. SEC 1 Beginning of Southwest comer of Village of Freeport, Irving Twp.. th East along South line of Village 4300 ft. m/l to West line of East Rd., th North along East Rd. 1320 ft. m/l. th West 2260 ft. m/l. th N/x-th 1020 ft. m/l. th East 310 ft. m/l. th North 1420 ft. m/l to 'enterline of County Line Rd., th Northwest along County Line Rd. to beginning. FROM H TO AR. The above named ordinance become effective June 8. 1994 following the approval from the Michigan Deportnkent of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office of 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Mon­ day thru Friday Pleat • coll 948-4830 for further information. Dated June 9. 1994 ORV1N MOORE. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners NANCY I BOERSMA Clerk Borry County (6/16) The annual report ol rhe Thomapple Foundat.on for the fiscal year ended 13-194 >s available for inspection during regular business hours by any citizen who so requests within 180 days after publication ol notice of its availability. The address of the Foundation s principal office is Thornapple Foundation 538 W Green St.. Hastings. Michigan. 49058 To inspect said report contact Thomas F. Steb­ bins Treasurer of the Thomapple Foundation of the above address or coll 945-4440 ond leave a message (6/16) CITY or HASTINGS ORDINANCE NO. 271 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 12.160 OF DIVISION 2. OF ARTICLE VI. OF CHAPTER 12 OF THE HASTINGS CODE OF 1970. REGARDING UNLICENSED INOPERABLE. DISMANTLED. ETC . MOTOR VEHICLES. THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS SECTION I Section 12 160 of Divismn 2. of Arti­ cle VI. of Chapter 12 of the Hastings Code of 1970 is hereby amended to reod os follows: Section 12.160 Possession of private premises declared nuisance. The City of Hastings, under Its police power, hereby declares the possess»on of ony unlicensed, inoperable, dismantled or partially dismantled motor vehicle or parts thereof, to be a public nuisance under the following circumstances: (a) Any unlicensed, inoperable, dismantled or partially dismantled motor vehicle on any premises in ony R-R. R-S. R-1. R-2 Residential Districts: ony A-O Apartment ond Office District; ony R-M Mobile Home Pork District: ony A-l Apart­ ment District; ony R D Duplex Apartment District; ony Flood Plain District; or ony PUD Planned Unit Development District. (b) Any unlicensed, inoperable, dismantled or partially dismantled motor vehicle on any premises in D-l. D-2 Industrial Districts; or ony B-l. B-2 Business Districts; provided, however, that ony unlicensed motor vehicle shall not include o motor vehicle which it located al a persons firm, corpora­ tion. partnership business or other association in possession of o current, ond valid, license to sell motor vehicles. SECTION 2. If any article, section, subsection, sentence, douse, phrase or portion of this Or­ dinance is. for ony reason, held invalid or un­ constitutional by any court of competent jurisdic­ tion. such portion shall bo deemed a separate, distinct ond independent provision, ond such holding shall not affect the validity of the remain­ ing portions ol this Ordinance. SECTION 3. This Ordinance shall become effective. Moved by Jasperse. supported by Hawkins, that the above Ordinance be adopted as road. Yoos 8 Nays 0 Absent 0. I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above is a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hastings City Council on the 13th day ol Juno. 1994. Shoron Vickery. City Clerk (6/16) • • Homwwn,™ • Cash Fa«t • • •1 st end 2nd Mangeps pureness or rHnanca • Home or Propsry ' Slow O K. •84 Conaoctwon xc Test Easy Cel 24 Hours Al Sum Mortgage a Finance Corp. BOO-MB-2221 Free Querying Appointment r Give the gift of Local NEWS! Subscribe to The BANNER * 945-9554 NEWS NEWS ol..your Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Co// 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE HELP WANTED Part-Time Sales Clerk Nights and weekends a must. Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply at any Citgo Station in Hastings. HOPE TOWNSHIP NOTICE The following fee will take Immediate effect: Investigation Fee $100 For work started without a Permit. Hope Township Board Shirley R. Case, Clerk PLANNING and ZONING DIRECTOR Barry County is seeking a Planning & Zoning Director, salary range 524,828 - S30.482. Excellent fringe benefit package. Bachelors degree and 1-2 years experience in plann­ ing & zoning preferred. Residency required in 6 months. Send resumes by June 27,1994 to: County coordinator 220 w. state St. Hastings, Ml 49058 FEO Emptmc* �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 16. 1994 More than 70 student-athletes chosen to All-Barry County Team by T.L. Stenzdbarton Sports Department More than 70 student-athletes from the Barry County area have been selected the All-county team for spring sports. The nominations were made by the coaches of the 27 teams The final selection was based on interviews with various coaches and overall records and achievements of the individual athletes. The All-County boys and girls track team was selected from the winners in each event at the Barry County Track Meet, May 31. Middleville's Carla Ploeg and Delton's Amy Cook were the two stand outs al the Barry County Meet, in the girls' events. Ploeg won both the long jump and the 200-meter dash. She was also the regional and state champion in the long jump. Il was her fourth-straight state championship and good for an All-state selection. Cook was first in both the 100-me ter and 300-meter hurdies She was also and All­ state section by finishing third in the 300meter hurdles at the State Class B Meet. Other champions in the field events were Lora Emery in the shot put. Jenny Mittelstacdt in the discus and Chen Sessions in lhe high jump All three are from Maple Valley. Maple Valley's Sandy Kangas won the 100-meter dash and Delton s Sam Lantinga took the 400-meter dash In the distance events. Jessica VanAmcn from Middleville won the 800-meter run. Hastings' Marie DeWitt was first in the 1600-meters and teammate Nicole Wood was first in the 3200-me ter run. The Delton girls took three of the four relays, finishing first in the 400-. 800- and 1600-meter events. The team of Rachel Hamden. Sarah Doele. Kali Matteson and Lantinga were first in the 400. Nicole Moss. Hamden. Doele and Lantinga were first in the 800 and Doele. Matteson. Lantinga and Cook were first in the 1600-meter relay. The Hastings team of Lon Maiville. Kan Schroeder. Wood and DeWitt broke the tape first in the 3200-meter relay For the boys All-County team. DK's Don Ash and Hastings Mark Lundquist were Chad Baitinger (LW) Katl Matteaon (DK) Rachel Harnden (DK) Laura Koona (Haat) Amy Mlko Richardson (LW) Nathan Bundy (TK) Cook (DK) Todd Sanlnocencio (Hast) both double winners in lhe individual events. Ash won both lhe 100- and 200-meter dashes and Lundquist was first in the shot put and discus Delton's Brian Garrison won the long jump. Malt Swift from Lakewood was best in the high jump and Hastings' Tom Sorenson had the best height in the pole vault Delton’s Chad Lenz took the 400-meter dash Hastings Derek Chandler and Deltons Ben Skinner won the i10-meter and 300meter hurdles, respectively. In the distance events, l-akewood s Aaron Raffler won the 800-meter run. and Jamy Smith and Antonio Liceaga from Delton won the 1600-me ter and 3200-meter runs Delton again dominated in the relays, taking the 400-. 800- and 3200-meter events. The Lakewood team of Jerry Jordan. Jason McNatt. Raffler and Matt McNatt took the 1600-meter relay. The team of Garrison. Lenz, Ryan Dawe and Ash won the 400- and 800-meter relay and Smith. Nate Kendall. Liceaga and Gary Fisher won the 3200-meter race The All-county baseball team was the hardest of choices because of the strong players from various teams who played the same position In the outfield. Lakewoods Mike Richardson and Brad Tacey and Deltons Brian Adams were chosen Richardson baited .4)7. made only four errors all season and stole 28 bases. He was caught just three times all year He was also credited with the destruction of one outfield fence while chasing a fly ball. Richardson a slugging percentage of 625 which included five home runs. Tacey batted 400 for the season and had five errors in 43 attempts in the field. He stole 40 of 42 bases attempted. Tacey s slugging percentage was .600 with nine doubles, a triple and two homers to his credit. Adams led the Kalamazoo Valley Association with a .429 batting average going into the district games He had two home runs this season, four triples, and five doubles. On defense he was one of the top gloves on the team with a 951 fielding average. On the infield, five fielders were chosen for the four positions. Middleville' Nathan Bundy. Deltons Jason Thomas. Lakewood's Cory Dwight Lundquist (Hast) Jamy Smith (DK) Wada (TK) Brant Stina (MV) Jason Thomas (DK) Am> Ybema (TK) McDairmid and Hastings Jason Markley and Eric Haines fill the baselines. Bundy had two fielding errors against O­ K Blue opponents and no throwing errors. He averaged .359 al the p’.ate. He was also a pitcher for lhe Middleville team, but short stop was his best position. Thomas also had a superior fielding average of 946. At the plate he carried a .382 including two home runs, four triples and four doubles On lhe base paths he was shot down once in 20 tries. Haines baited a whopping 486 for the Saxons In the field he had 37 pul outs and 58 assists with eight errors for a .913 fielding average He had 51 hits this season which is one shy of the school record. He also struck out just four times in 104 at bats and stole 26 bases. Haines was also selected to the Ail-regional team as an infielder Markley, although one of the top two pitchers on the Saxon team, also played short stop with range and accuracy He had an .828 average at the position and a .373 al the plate. For the battery of the All-county team, the two pitchers chosen are Hastings' Todd Sanlnocencio and Lakcwood s Chad Baitinger and the catchers arc Maple Valley's Brent Stine and Middleville's Dwight Wade. Sanlnocencio broke the school record with 10 wins in a season, against five losses. He pitched 80 1/3 innings and carried a 2.19 earned run average. He surrendered no home runs during the season and also had a .453 batting average. Baitinger finished the season, giving up six hits to Grand Rapids Catholic Central in the State Cass B semi-finals, Tuesday The team lost, but Baitinger made them earn the win. He also pitched a 6-1 game against Big Rapids and came on in relief of McDairmid in the third as the Vikings came back to win lhe regional title over Lansing Catholic Central. Saturday. He has 13 wins and three saves against four losses. His earned run average was 2.38 going into the extra season and had more than 100 strike outs so far this season. His batting average is 447. a slugging percentage of .631 and a fielding percentage of 860 Wade had a slow start this season but from the sixth game on according to coach Tim Pennfield. he f .w into the catching position and in the anal six games of the season for the Tn ans. had only one runner steal second. Marin Norton (DK) Tammi Obr«it«r (H»»l) Stine had similar statistics, but Stine had two home runs and more RBls than Wade at the plate For the All-county softball team, three teams donated an outfielder Nikki Hoag from Lake wood. Amy Kreps from Maple Valley and Julie King from Delton were selected to the team Hoag finished with a 929 fielding average. King had a 964 and Kreps had only two errors versus Southern Michigan Athletic Association foes With runners in scoring position it was a 50-50 chance Hoag would get a hit. even though her overall average was .333 Kreps was a top fielder according to coach Chris Ricketts and stole 19 bases on 19 tries offensively King s fielding average was 964 and she earned a .385 batting average Becky Holwerda and Amanda Osborne from Middleville. April Cornelius of Delton. Joy Stine from Maple Valley and Becky Bjork from Lakewood make up the infield for the All-county team Holwerda had a 418 batting average and a 870 fielding average. Osborne had a 294 average at the plate and a 993 fielding average at first base. Stine had a .364 average with five home runs, four triples and 37 runs batted in. She was the top vote getter in the SMAA for infielders and had just 12 errors at the short stop position through the entire season Bjork batted 40*) and had a .9)3 fielding average. She struck out only twice against league opponents and averaged 2 3/4 hits per game Cornelius had a .512 batting average and a fielding average. She was named All­ KVa first team and All-district honorable mention The battery for the All-county team includes Hastings' Amanda Jennings and Middleville Traci Campbell on the mound and Middleville's Vikki Jansen behind the plate calling the game Jennings pitched to an 11-1 record over the Twin Valley with a minuscule 0.99 earned run average. She struck out 87 of 337 baiters she faced in 78 innings She walked 42 batters and gave up no home runs. She also had a .510 batting average in the Twin Valley, the highest for lhe Lady Saxons. Campbell had an E.R.A. of 1.151. and even though her teammate Katie Berg, had two more wins, the lower ERA and better fielding average from the mound leaned in her favor Berg had a better batting average than Campbell as well, but as a pitcher. Amy Kr»p« (MV) ('ampbell had half as many walks, more stnkc outs and fewer wild pitches (This was the hardest position to call on the All-county team) Jansen had only six errors in 129 attempts for a .960 fielding average She batted .337 and stole 15 bases, being caught twice She also had the quick release and strong arm to throw out stealing runners Honorable Mention on the softball team goes to Hastings freshman Janette Jennings, who caught for teammate and sister Amanda She had a fielding average of .892 and batted .462 in the Twin Valley She was the only freshman to be selected to the All­ Twin Valley team and led the Saxons in home runs. She also had to catch the heat thrown by her sister. For the All-county soccer team, only Delton and Middleville fielded teams, so not a full team is represented here. Al forward. Britt Haraburda and Kendra Weatherhead from Middleville and Jen Rick. Saia Matteson and Mann Norton from DK were selected Haraburda had 10 goals and eight assists to lead all scorers Wcatherhead was named All-O-K Rainbow with two goals and an assist Norton led the Delton scorers with five goals. Rick and Matteson had three each. Rick also had four assists. Defensively. Angie trooper from Delton and Katie Polhemus were chosen to the midfield. Polhemus led lhe TK team in assists with 12 and was one of the top in the O-K Rainbow Looper was the DK team's most valuable player at center defense and was selected by the other coaches in the KVA to the All-conference team. Tara Titus was selected as sweeper. She had one goal as sweeper and one assist. She was selected tn the All-conference squad for the seciMMl year as a sweeper. Keeper for lhe All-county soccer team is Jenny Stonebumer. who stopped 257 shots on goal, averaging more than 27 per game. Honorable Mention goes to DK's Lindsay Mercer, who never missed a practice or a game Coach Dan Anson said she was a leader for the team bec ause she believed in lhe team and when she played, she played with teamwork. He said lhe rest of the team looked up to her for support and followed her lead because they wanted to. not because they had to. She also came on in the final game of the year infill in for Rick. In that game. Delton was fighting to stay out of last place in lhe KVA and in the final minutes of the game. Mercer broke free and scored the only goal in the game to defeat Parchment. It was also her only goal of the year. On the All-county golf team, three players from Middleville's 22-1 team and two Hastings were chosen to the team. Amy Ybema. Kerri McNees and Amy Mtssad finished with averages of 43.6. 47.5 and 48.3 respectively, to be the low scorers for the Lady Trojans. For the Hastings team. Laura Koons and Tammi Obreiter finished the season with low averages for the Saxon team. Koons was selected to the second team All-Twin Valley and was the team’s MVP. Her low score on 18 was at Jenison, when she carded a 97. Obreiter. a freshman, was the number two (Mi the Hastings team and shot a 98 in the regional competition for 11 th place. For the All-county tennis team, only one person was chosen, and he was selected to lhe Honorable Mention team Greg Haskins finished the season 38-36 overall, hut in doing so. he broke lhe school record of most wins in a career in boys tennis. Coach Marty Snoap said the first singles player always gave his best for the Lakewood team and cixitmually tried to be Amanda Antonio Liceaga (DK) Jenninga (Hast) Stoneburner (OK) Campbell (TK) Osborne (TK) Lakewood baseball team loses in State Class B bid By TX. Stcnzdbarton Sport! Department What was a story-book ending to the regional championship game, was a cruel reminder to the Lakewood baseball team, playing in the state quarter finals, that not all tales have happy endings The Vikings lost to Grand Rapids Catholic Central 6-3 in the State Class B quarter-final game played in Jenison. Tuesday. The team finishes the season z5-13 and. according to athletic director Mike O'Mara, the best ever post-season showing for a Lake wood baseball team Lakewood had come back in the bottom of lhe seventh with two outs. Saturday, to score three runs and win the regional championship title. In the seventh inning against Grand Rapids Catholic Central, with the Vikings down by three, the first two batters hit shots to the short stop. The third batter hit a hanging curve ball back up the middle. However, the ball hit lhe pitcher in the ankle and bounced straight to the short stop. The short stop made the throw to first for the final out. Chad Baitinger went the distance for the Vikes, giving up just six hits, two walks and tuning a batter He also struck nut three of the Cougars The one inning in which the damage was worst was the bottom of the third, when the Cougars scored five runs after registering two outs An errt< in handling a spinner off lhe end of the bat. a walk ami a hit batsman loaded the bases. Back-to-back doubles and a single scored the five runs for the GR team. Baiting had two strikes on two of the batters and missed getting the third strike called on the following pitch Mike Richardson led off the game with a single and was moved to second on a sacrifice bunt by Brad Tacey He came home on Baitinger s ground out. Cory McDairmid followed up with a liner over the left-field fence for a solo homer as the Vikings worked over the Cougar pitching ace. Baitinger sent the Cougars down in order in the first two innings and in the fourth. The other score for the Cougars came off a solo shot in the bottom of the sixth which was nearly dragged out of the sky by center fielder Richardson. He went four feet above lhe outfield fence reaching for the ball, which was just beyond his reach Tacey walked to lead off the fifth inning and stole second on the next pitch A single by both Baitinger and McDairmid and a sacrifice bunt by Andy Secor and a ground out. scored a run and put runners at second and third with two out The next Viking hit a blooper over lhe infield which looked to drop in for a single but was snagged out of flight by a diving center fielder, inches above lhe grass "We played a great defensive game, said coach Bill Barker "There was only one - - -­ Lakewood s Andy Secor takes a rip at a pitch In the second inning. Short stop Jeff Krauss throws out a Catholic Central runner in the bottom of the second inning error on our part and it was on a crazy spinning ball These men have nothing to hang their heads about because they had a great season and did better than expected There is nothing for them to be ashamed of ’ Richardson and McDairmid both had three hits against the Cougars with most of the team getting at least one hit off the Cougar pitcher Chad Baitinger looks in for the pitch from catcher Andy Secor �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16. 1994 — Page 13 Area race tracks have hot summer racing this weekend Many of the area race tracks and drag strips have special events this weekend for lhe auto racing enthusiasts At the Berlin Raceway. Saturday, the American Speed Association AC-Delco senes w ill have the 200-lap late model slock car race This is the seventh slop in the senes and will feature cars and drivers from across the nanon including Middlevillenative Dave Sensiha A sportsman stock car dmsion will round out the doubieheader card Admission to the events is S17 ftx adults. $5 fix kids 11 and under Practice begins at 2 p.m.. time trials at 4 p.m. and racing begins at 7 IS The race track is located five miles west of Grand Rapids on 1-96 at the Marne exit 23. The Galesburg Speedway will have a parade through town amd a full day of activities for its Super Saturday l he track will have a full program of super late models, sportsman and road warriors competing in the Lane Automotive’•delbrock Championship Points Challenge Sunday will have a street rod competition as well as the three-m-one card of racers Summer Playground Beginning Wednesday. June 22. until July 22. the YMCA will be running a summer playground at the follow ing locations: Central Elementary. Southeastern Elementary, and Bob King Park The play grounds are open for youth six to 11 years of age from 9 a.m to noon and I to 3 p m . Monday through Friday. A special tot lot for youth ages two through five are open at Central and Bob King from 9 a.m to noon. Monday through Friday There is no cost for this activity. Special events for kindergarteners through sixth graders arc as follows: Tuesday swims al Camp Algonquin, trips to the Maze Craze June 24). Kingman Museum (July I), a special carnival at Fish Hatchcry Park (July 8). tnp to Binder Park Zoo (July 15). and an all-day trip to Splash (July 22) All these programs require the participants to register at their play ground There is a charge for these activities Summer Sport Clinics The following sport clinics will be offered to the youth of our community this summer Baseball Softball Clinic For: Youth in grades two through eight, from June 20-24 Jason Sixberry will be the coach The program will run Monday through Friday from I to 3 p.m at the Hastings High School Softball fields The cost for the clinic is $10 Participants must pre-register at the YMCA to participate Basketball Clinic For: Youth m grades two through eight, from June 27-July I Youth in the second and third grade will participate al Northeastern's Elementary School from 9-11 am Boys in grades four through eight will participate at the Hastings High School from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a m Girls in grades four through eight will participate m the Hastings High School from 10:30 a tn.-noon. The cost for Monday through Friday clinic is $10. Par­ ticipants must pre-register at the YMCA. Golf Clinic For Youth in grades two through eight, from July 11-15 The program is taught by Ed von dcr Hoff, at Riverbend Golf Course The program operates Monday through Friday, from 9-11 a.m. The cost is $10. and par­ ticipants must pre-register at the YMCA Summer Tennis Youth who have completed grades three through eight can participate in a weekly sum­ mer tennis program that is held at the Hastings High School tennis courts The program is of­ fered weekly beginning June 20 and ending July 28 (six weeks) Shelly Wolverton is the instructor. The cost is $10 per weekly session Classes arc held for the beginner (9-10 a.m.). intermediate (10-11 a.m.) and the advanced (11 a m.-noon). Mon­ day through Thursday Participants must pre­ register at the YMCA ind-of-season awards to Hastings softball team Three players from the Hastings varsity softball team were selected to the Twin Valley All-league softball team. Junior Amanda Jennings was selected as :he top pitcher tn the league with an 11-1 ecord and 0.99 earned run average Freshman Janette Jennings was selected o the catcher position. She had a .462 jailing average Senior Theresa Kelly, lhe teams third jaseman. was selected to the infield on the All-conference team She batted 300 tgainst Twin Valley teams. The Saxons tied w itn Harper Creek with a 12-2 record in the conference and were lamed as an All-state Academic team. A cam needs a team grade point average of 1.00 or better Kelly and Brandi Eye were chosen as Alllate Academic Individuals To get this iward. an athlete needs a 3 (> GPA or better tnd be a senior. fhree from Lakewood .oftball make All-league Rebecca Bjork, from the Lakewood varsity softball team. v->s named as an All­ Capital Circuit first team as an infielder Nikki Hoag, who played both the infield and outfield and Nicci Willette, an outfielder were given honorable mention Bjork, who played first base carried a .409 hatting average against Capital Circuit teams and had a 913 fielding average. Hoag had a 333 batting average and a .929 fielding percentage. Willette had a .3IX and a 750 fielding average an extra $5 fix pit passes Gales open at 3 p m and eliminations start at X p.m. The drag strip is located off U.S 131 at the Martin exit At the 1-96 Speedway, located just north of Ijikc Odessa, the Pennzoil Michigan Midget and 360 Sprint Nationals will take place Friday and Saturday with more than $40,000 in prize money available. Rx nxxe information call 642-6500 Gates open at 4 p.m. with qualifications at 6 and racing starting at 7:30 p.m. sharp The speedway is located between Kalamazoo and Battle Creek at the Galesburg exit on 1-94. For more information call 665-4600. Manin 131 Dragway has four classes of drag races Friday night in the Dave Hedge's Super Show. Gates open al 5:30 On Saturday the strip hosts the Pans Plus Funny Car Nationals. The highlights will be eight nitrofueled funny cars, including Jim Epler's 300-mile-per-hour dragster and Tom Hoover's Show Time There will be a S20 general admission and YMCA projects announced Summer Golf Every Monday. beginning June 20 until Ju­ ly 25 (no meeting on July 4). al Riverbend Golf Course the YMCA will be offering golf lessons. Youth who have completed grades five through seven participate from 8-11:30 a.m.. and those who have completed grades two through four participate from 9-11:30 a m. The cost is a $5 registration fee and a weekly SI green fee. Pre-re gistnt ion is mH required and fees can be paid at class time. The program is taught by Ed von dcr Hoff. Each class will be composed of a half hour lesson followed by golf on the cours. YMCA Track On Mondays and Wednesdays, from June 20-July 27 (no meeting on July 4). there is u track program for all school age youth. The program is held at the Hastings High school track, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m and is super­ vised by Chris Warren The cost is $5 and is payable lhe first day of the program For those participating in out of town meets there will be an additional S5 fee. For More Information Anyone desiring more information about any of these programs, should call the YMCA al 945-4574. or visit our office. 234 E State A detailed brochure can also be sent to those desiring more information. Red Division Chrysler ................................................. 4-1 Oldc Towne Tavern..........................................3-1 Old Timers ..........................................2-3 Bnan's Painting.................................................. 1-3 Cappon'Stamfler................................................ 1-3 Blue Division TNR........................................... 4-1 Kmart................................................................... 3-1 Flexfab........... 3-2 Hastings Mutual................................................ 2-2 Olde Towne Tavern..........................................2-3 Gold Division Bill's Safety Service..........................................2-2 rHast. San. Service...................... 2-2 AAA Alstatc........................................................2-3 E W Bliss............................................................1-3 Jarman Const....................................................... 1-3 Home run leaders: B.Madden 4. J. McLeod 3. 5 players with 2. Last Week’s Results: TNR 16. Jarman Const. 15. AAA Alstate 14. Old Timers 9. Old Timers 18. Chrysler 10. Flexfab 18. Flexfab 17. Oldc Towne (Blue) 15. Kmart 15. Bhss 14. Bill's 8. Brian's 8. Chrysler 5. Cappon/Stamflcr 7. Mutual 9. Olde Towne (Blue) 4. Sanitary 2. Hastings Women's Softball Standings MERCU *2,000 fish Jim Sprague (left) and Mark Hewitt were the first place winners In second ot six quaillying events on the 1994 Tri-State Bass team tournament The win netted the duo $2,000 and put them In contention tor the $50,000 Classic Championships to be held In Bay City In September Only the 'op 20 teams are selected out ol more than 1500 fishermen registered with Tn-State bass. The two caught and released six bass weighing 10 64 pounds Tri-State Bass Is a catch and release program in which 146 ol 149 bass caught, were released alive. True Value.......................................................... |-0 Pennock Hospital............................................... 1-0 Goodenough Goodies......... ............................ |-0 Hastings Mutual.................................................!-! H & S Machine................................................. Q-l Mikes Barbershop.............................................0-1 Piston Ring......................................................... 0-| < harlton I'urk Proudly Pu-m iiIs I licit 13th \iinii.il Father’s Day Car Show • NOTICE • Lofe...Your Co-Workers Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop £ 110 West State Street, Hastings 945-9551 /OATS ‘ W-L Team a Happy Retirement! 5 H PERFORMA> Hastings softball league standings Richard Ogren a" s^RUNWTTHA. The Crystal Raceway in Crystal. Michigan, north of Ionia on M-66. will have its IMCA Modified Invitational highlighting the four division card. Also racing will be late model, hobby stock and and pro stock racers on lhe dirt track Gates open at 4:30. hot laps start at 6 p.m. and time trials at 6:30. Adult tickets are $8. kids 5-11 $3 Come into « Cinder Pharmacy to u/ish our pharmacist •X RRHCR 'HO.MII r '•vrang.w £ - & Swapr Meet : jflU.i*? The Deportment of Public Services wishes to re­ mind the residents of Hastings that it is unlawful to place garbage (except material to be remov­ ed by regularly scheduled sanitary service pick­ up), stumps, limbs from trees or shrubs, or other refuse upon any public right-of-way. alley, rood or street of the City of Hastings except after notification of the spring ond fall cleanups and prior to the completion of these cleanups. Your cooperation in this matter would be greatly Over 1,000 Cars Q AM in _ 5 FM Customs • Antiques • Classics • Street Rods • Spectator Choice Trophy • A»ard A Prizes appreciated. Jeff Mansfield ' Director of Public Services CITY OF HASTINGS Water and Sanitary Sewer Department Sanitary Sewer Quantity Adjustment Policy May 19, 1994 1. ) There will be no adjustment (in which a por­ tion of the monthly water consumption is not included in the sanitary sewer charge calculation) for any water which enters the sanitary sewer for any reason. 2. ) An adjustment in the sanitary sewer charge will be granted for water which does not enter the sanitary sewer only if that water is metered in a manner acceptable to the Superintendent of the Water and Sewer Department. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Plan­ ning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 5, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S Broadway. Hastings, Michigan on an ordinance to amend Section 3.159, Article XVI and Section 3.247 of the “Hastings Code" (1970), as amended, relating to zoning. information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office ot the City Clerk, 102 S Broadway. Hastings, Michigan ATTENTION ALL VETS: One of OUR Guys Is Running! Let’s get our money back and prevent future raids on the Michigan Veteran’s Trust Fund! Your future is in your hands! Stay Strong On Aug. 2, Vote Cook! WHITES PHOTO Former Army Commander Bill Cook. Republican Candidate for the House of Representatives, receives endorsement from Burdef Hayner. Barry County Soldiers & Sailors Commission Member and WW 11 Vet. Also pledging >ull suppon to Cook are Left to right: Bruce Frank. Vietnam Vet. John McLean. Korean War Vet. Cook & Hayner. and Joe Beaudry. Korean War Vet “Over 8 years ago. lhe State borrowed 11.5 Million Dollars from the Michigan Veterans Trust Fund. They NEVER paid it back. War-time Vets. Widows & Orphans desene decent benefits. It’s Time to Get Tough! It’s Time to Get Our Money Back! Send a Message To Lansing! STAY TOGETHER...STAY STRONG...VOTE COOK on AUG. 2nd, "OUR" STATE REP. Joe Beaudry, Chairman Michigan Veterans Trust Fund The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S Broadway, or call 616-945-2468. Sharon Vickery City Clerk Pud for by Cook For Represcnuttvc Committee. 152 W State Street. Hastings. Ml 49058. 616-945-2263 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 16, 1994 Middleville woman gets probation in revolver assault A 39-year-old Middleville woman con­ victed of assaulting an area man with a re­ volver in September was sentenced Thurs­ day in Barry County Circuit Court to five years on probation. Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster said while sentencing Linda J. Earhart that her case ts very troubling." l-arhart reportedly has a bipolar manic de­ pressive illness and. according to a report prepared by the forensic Center in Ypsilanti, was mentally ill at the nme of lhe incident and lacked the capacity to conform her conduct to the law. She refused to plead not guilty to lhe charges against her by reason of insanity, however She instead pleaded guilty to a charge of assault with a dangerous weapon as part of a plea agreement with lhe Barry COURT NEWS: County Prosecutor s Office In exchange, the prosecutor dropped other charges pending against Earhart, including a count of assault with the intent to murder, carrying a revolver with unlawful intent and discharging a firearm from a motor vehicle Shuster praised Earhart for acknowledging responsibility for her actions and submitting herself to the control of lhe court. He said the court will pul her on a Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 For, Sale Automotive Lawn & Garden 1W« FORD TEMPO GL air, anVfrn cassette, power locks, 5 r.pccd. ore owner car. 52,495 0.8.0 948-3909,____________ 2 YEARS OLD 10.5 H P. TORO- Wheel Horse lawn trac­ tor with 30” cuL Has dump trail­ er with built in leaf racks. Phone 616-948-2556. FOR SALE 92 CHEVY CISCO. 2WD, 57.000 highway rede*. with topper and built in veals for the kids. Sharp only $10,900 call 948-2875 after 6.00pm. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: 5220 for 1st 5 words, 10c each word thereafter. St \ & NEWS: 52.75 for 1st 5 words. 10e each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: 52.75 for 1st 5 words; !0c each word thereafter BANNER: S2.00 for 1st 5 words. 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for w ant ads not paid within 7 days. 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I For Sale Automotive 1988 MERCURY SABLE, high mileage, 5950 firm, 948-2047 after 5.____________ 1989 BUICK RIVIERA, one owner, under 40,000 miles, leather interior, loaded. Asking $10,900. Call 948-8885. hi Memoriani Eor Sale IN MEMORIAM In memory of Russell Silsbee who passed away one year ago June 17 th Father Dei' Though it’s true you've left us, to be with God above. Not even death can take away, our memo­ ries and our love. And you will forever remain, in our mind and in our heart. For it's not death Dear Father, but time that keeps us apart Sadly Missed By Ginger Mike and family Barney and family Norine and family FREE: ALLEN CHURCH ORGAN TO NON-PROFIT organization or church. 2 manual, 25 fool pedals, chimes, bells, harp tabs. In playing condition and being used. Sec Rita Pitts at Thomapplc Manor, 945-2407,___________________ Garage Sale CORNER OF M-37 AND HICKORY RD: Friday 17th & Saturday 18th, 8a.m.-6p.m. 4 Miles North of Bedford. AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC The busiest little shop in Delton. The more you buy, the less we charge. Great new stuff every day-thimbles to dinosaurs. M-43, 623-8900.___________ DELTON AREA NEIGH­ BORHOOD GARAGE SALE at Gilkey Lake on Scott Park Rd and Letch's Lane on June 24th and 25th.___________________ GARAGE SALE 3-family, kids clothes, furniture. Fuller Heights, 311 Center. June 17-18, 9-5. GARAGE SALE June 16th,17th. 9-5. June 18th, 9-12. Baby, childrens, maternity and adults clothes, and misc. items. 10250 Jackson Rd. Lake Odessa. 1/4 mile South of Clarksville Rd. tun < Happy 21st Birthday! ESTATE AUCTION LOCATION: Wickonx Auction Born. 1062 W. Bippley Rd.. Lok. Odeisa Ml. 4 miles north of Woodbury on M-66 to 1 mile wesl on Bippley Rd. or Jordon Lake Rd. to 2'6 miles east on Bippley Rd follow auction signs. Lake Odessa. Ml. Friday, June 17 • 4:00 PM AUTOMOBILE • RIDING LAWN MOWER • ANTIQUES 1985 Ford Temple 4 door. 4 cyl., power brakes, air bog. air coed 75 000 miles, runs good excellent car for the college or high school grads Wheelhorse 10 hp. riding 'awn mower approx 42“ cut with truck bock housing unit & trailer, also includes suction hose for housing unit, runs excellent; gateleg table w 6 matching chairs porcelain top table w/2 choirs, old chest; cedar chest; 2 dressers 3 old school desk gas grill portable dishwasher, antique picnic baske’ op or ox 1960 s basketball uniform; glassware dishes household items old Valentine s: Home Interior s old gomes books 4x5 thermal pane window; some tools: many other fine collectables We always hove lots of surprises when we do estate sales and everything is in good condition. This household was token care of very well everything is in exceptional condition As always we invite you to attend our auction ond catch the Auc tion Fever1 1 We look forward to your attendance as we are very excited about this particular auction RAIN or SHINE...Most parte ol auction Indoor* - breezy and cool from the sun and shelter from the rain. UPCOMING AUCTION..JUNE 26th at Oneida Held Market Grand Ledge. Ml - Quality Antique* flUMS A CONDITIONS All btryoes mint regts ter »>fh I 0 term* cash or M-chigon check with volid Michigan drrvor s license Goods not to be until paid >O' Not 'rsponsibl* lor Occidents day O> salt or <ttms oifpr so‘d A 6*. solos la* trill bt charged pome all types of AucnoKsi emoNAL pnopcwty APPNAISALSI CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Performs new account and customer service functions. This position requires, excellent interpersonal skills, and sales abilities, as well as proficiency in the secretarial area. PC experi­ ence wis be helpful. The part­ time schedule is 3 days a week and every other Saturday morn­ ing, although flexibility in sche­ duling is required. If you feel you are qualified for this posi­ tion and have an interest, apply at the personnel office, Hastings City Bank, 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE. FULL TIME POSITION OPEN: Glass installer. Call 945-5085 or stop in for applica­ tion, Burkey Sales & Service, 218 N. Jefferson, Hastings. HELP WANTED: PART­ TIME SALES CLERK. Nights and weekends a must Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply a' any Citgo Station in Hastings. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging &. finishing specialist Insured & guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade, 374-7108.___________________ — SHORT NOTICE — ____ % Help Wanted. CUSTOMER SERVICE, full­ time positions available, starting at $420/week, company training provided, no experience neces­ sary, benefits, profit sharing, call between llam-5pm, 948-8456. ADULT FOSTER CARE hora? has openings. Private pay. Call after 6:00pm. 948-9433. Alex and Austin Auc*’o»»e REMINGTON 11-87 premier trap. 12 gauge, auto loading, shot gun like new. 945-5514. Business Services Love... Q Recreation WANTED-RUNNING and non-running snowmobiles and trailers. Will pat cash. 795-0673. Auctioneer LOREEN WICKENS 616-374-8063 Lake Odessa, Ml 616-374-4117 HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income propcrty*Dcbt consciidalion•Tumed down? probk -n credit? We can help*‘Fast, ei »y - Call 24 hours. AAA Mcrgagc & Finance Corp. 1-800-W8-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. SPRAY PAINTING alumi­ num siding, roofs, bams, etc. Randson Hesterly, 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rates. Free esti­ mates. Insured. Randson Wester­ ly. 945-2545. TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your yard clean. B & B Tree Service 795-7575.______ WET BASEMENT? Stop leaks permanently. Free estimates. All Service. 1-800-968-5406. "highly unusual" program that will protect society and help Earhart become a productive citizen again Special terms of Earhart s piobation in­ clude forbidding her to possess a firearm or other weapon, forbidding any firearm to be in a residence or vehicle occupied by her and requiring her to submit to a search of her person or vehicle to find weapons. She must also submit to a blood test once every two weeks to determine the level of medication in her system. Shuster said Earhart s syc’*m would have to be checked periodical' anyway to monitor the effects of her medication, and this way it can be verified that she is taking the medication Shuster warned Earhart to stay on the pro­ gram and become totally dedicated to its rules If she does run. and she violates her probation, he can sentence her io up to tour years in prison on the assault charge, he said. He also said that she should follow the rules for her own well-being If she is not dedicated to the program, then when the five-year probation term runs out. she will likely wind up doing something destructive again, he said Shuster told Earhart that thousands of people have the same problem, but if she takes her medication, she should get along fine The judge also condemned the laws that allow for a person who pleads not guilty to criminal charges by reason of insanity to es­ cape being held responsible for the crimes they commit, no matter how bad He said the plea is a "cop out" that denies the offender the medical attention they need and puts dangerous people back out on the street LAWRENCE, continued from page I Stephen Lawrence.” Shuster said. Lawrence was convicted in Octooer 1992 of murdering his father. Willard Lawrence. 72. a former president of Felpausch Food Centers, and lhe arson of Willard's Elmwood Beach home on Gun Lake the morning of Feb. 20. 1992. He was sentenced in November of that year to life in prison without parole. Lawrence and his attorney, David Dodge, filed lhe motion for a new trial because they fell the medication hampered Lawrence s competency to stand trial. They said the drugs impaired Lawrence's memory, his concentration and ability to prepare an adequate defense. An appeaf of Lawrence's conviction has also been filed in lhe Michigan Court of Appeals. Lawrence testified in a February bearing that he started taking the drugs to help him relax after the Feb. 20 fire that killed his father. He said he did not notice how much the drugs were affecting him. though, until he went to prison after his sentencing. He was placed in quarantine at the prison for several days and his supply of medicines was stopped. For three days, he experienced withdrawal symptoms and was severely sick, he said. Lawrence said that as he began to recover, he realized lhe drugs had been affecting him after all. He said he had trouble concentrating, experienced memory lapses, fatigue and other symptoms while taking the drug. Shuster said, however, that "the mere fact that there was withdrawal does not necessarily, in and of itself, mean that at the time of ingesting, the individual in this case. Stephen Lawrence, was impaired." The judge said that similar withdrawal symptoms occur when a person slops smoking or drinking coffee in heavy doses, but the drugs involved, nicotine and caffeine, do not hamper the persons performance while the drug is being taken. Shuster said he also felt Lawrence's testimony about suffering a lack of memory while having the capability of memorizing to be "locally inconsistent." After the judge s ruling. Lawrence said. "It's not over. We ll work on lhe appeal." Dodge echoed Lawrence’s comment, saying that work on the appeal has been active while the hearing was proceeding in this court. "Since the court denied the requests the case will now proceed to the Court of Appeals." he said. "Obviously we were hoping to get a motion for a new trial granted here." Dodge said that he thought his motion had an "honest chance" in Shuster's court, based on the evidence they had accumulated. He said the issue of the medication will be raised dunng lhe appeal. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, who argued against the motion, said he was "pleased the jury verdict was reaffirmed and the motion denied." Crowley has contended that Stephen showed no signs of having a confused state of mind nor a lack of memory during his trial that would make him unable to assist in the presentation of his defense. He said the appeal process will take a long time to complete, with a decision probably being reached in a year or two. Candy Lawrence. Stephens wife, said Stephen was sad and disappointed by the result She said that she was hoping Shuster would go the other way on his ruling, but this being Barry County, she expected lhe result. "It gets to me. I'm having a hard lime with it," she said. The best years of our lives are just wasting away." She said she felt there was political pressure on Shuster to deny the motion. Testimony about Lawrence's use of Xanax and other drugs first came to light during Candy's trial last year, when she was accused of helping her husband try to avoid arrest and prosecution for lhe arson and murder. Candy was acquitted in November of the charges against her after a three-month jury trial. Her acquittal does not directly influence Stephen's conviction, though Car hits, injures 7-year-old A seven-year-old Hastings boy was hurt Thursday, June 9, when he was struck by a car at about 3 p.m. Ross R. Coon, of 1001 Gerke Drive, was trying to cross South Hanover Street at the Green Street intersection, when he was hit by a southbound car. Hastings City Police said. Witnesses said Coon had been chasing another child across the street and did not look before crossing the road. The driver of the southbound car, Virginia K. Hayward, 46. of 4920 Patterson Road, Middleville, was not found to be at fault, officers said In the picture above. Mercy Ambulance personnel prepare to take Coon to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. POLICE BEAT: Thieves steal eight-foot logs ORANGI-V1I-LE TWP. — About 52,000 worth of limber was reported stolen Monday from a loading area along Shaw Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The victims told deputies that eight to 10 cords of eight-foot logs were stolen from lhe area, which is just outside lhe woods, deputies said. Boating item stolen from pontoon BARRY TWP. — Several items were stolen last week from a pontoon boat docked at a Balker Lake residence. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. The victim told troopers be left lhe boat tied up at his dock at 8 p.m. Sunday. June 5. He said that when he returned Thursday morning. June 9. the items were missing from lhe boat. Stolen was a 5250 fish finder, two $20 seal cushions, a life vest and a fishing net. Golf equipment stolen from van THORNAPPLE TWP. — More than $1,800 in golf equipment was stolen last week from a van parked at a home on Noffkc Drive. Caledonia, deputies at lhe Barry County Sheriffs department said. The van was broken into between 9 p.m. Monday. June 6, and 4:30 p.m. the next morning, deputies said. The victim told deputies he parked the van along the roadway in front of his home. He said he locked the van when he left it. but found the doors unlocked the next morning. Stolen was an $850 set of iron golf clubs and six other clubs, a golf bag, shoes, balls and other items worth a combined total of $1,035. Truck at Sheriff’s Dept, broken into HASTINGS TWP. — A truck parked at the Barry County Sheriffs Department on West State Street last week was broken into, deputies at lhe department report. More than $650 worth of tools were stolen from the truck, deputies said. They said the break-in occurred between 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9. and lhe early hours of the next morning. The owner of the truck told deputies he left lhe truck unlocked because he thought it would be safe in the Sheriffs Department's parking lot. Woman arrested for drunk driving HASTINGS — A 22-year-old Hastings woman was arrested Thursday. June 9. on a charge of drunk driving, second offense, Hastings City Police said. Officers said they pulled the woman over for speeding on West State Road by Riverside Cemetery at about 2:28 a.m. A preliminary breath test taken at the scene showed the woman had a blood alcohol level of .11 percent, officers said They said a chemical breath test, taken later, revealed she had a level of .07 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Podunk Lake homes hit by burglars RUTLAND TWP — Burglars hit six or seven residences along Lakeview Drive by Pixlunk Lake Monday morning. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. An alarm went oil at one of the homes at about 6:25 a.m.. deputies said. Among the items stolen from the homes were two outboard motors worth about $1,100. a $220 fish finder, a $150 trolling motor, three rods and reels and some tackle. Deputies said they would like to be informed if pawms find their children with tackle equipment that does not belong to them. Stereo equipment taken from car HASTINGS — Hastings City Police said they are still investigating lhe theft last week of a $150 amplifier and two speakers worth $200 from a car parked in front of a home on West Center Street. The break-in occurred between 11 p.m Tuesday and 7:30 a.m. the next day. officers said. Money stolen from car at hospital HASTINGS — Several hundred dollars was reported stolen from a car parked behind Pennock Hospital Saturday. Hastings City Police said The victim told officers the money was m lhe glove box of the vehicle when she parked it at the hospital at 2 45 p.m When she returned to the car two hours later, however, the money was gone, she said. She said she left the windows of the car open and the doors unlocked � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-06-23.pdf e66ade123d604c5d7034e9897135d618 PDF Text Text TK Supt. search narrowed to 3 Lake Odessa Fair starts June 29 See Page 3 See Page 5 Glimpses of area golf courses See Page 12, 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHL'HCHSI •US1ING1 Ml 4M>4 IWJ ANNER THURSDAY. JUNE 23. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 18 PRICE 25* News Two 911 requests Briefs will face voters Benders to join the Peace Corps State Rep. Bob Bender will retire from his duties in Lansing at the end of this year, but he and his wife. Carol. do not plan to sit idle Both hope to be on assignment with the Peace Corps next year. Bob Bender decided against seeking another term in the Stale House after ser­ ving for 12 year.. Carol Bender, mean­ while. has de-ided to retire from teaching in the Thornapple Kellogg school sys»em. The Renders say they hope to land a Peace Corps assignment together in Eastern Europe, particularly in the former Iron Curtain countries that are just beginning to move from managed economies to free markets Bob Bender said he would like to help those Linds of nations with his background in agriculture and govern­ ment. Carol, who has an advaned degree in language arts, said she would like to teach English at the secondary or univer­ sity level. “I think the primary reason for con­ sidering a tcur of service in the Peace Corps is a desire to give something back io humanity on behlf of a society and a country which have been unbelievably generous io me personally,” the retiring legislator said Blood drive set in Middleville The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross will conduct a blood drive from 1 to 7 p m. Monday. June 27. at the First Baptist Church on North Middleville Road. Middleville. The goal is 60 pints. Barry County Red Cross Director Karen Despres said regional blood sup­ plies are low. particularly for Opositive. O-negativc. A-posit’re and Anegauve Those who are at kast 17 years of age. weigh a minimum of 110 pounds, are in reasonably good health and have not given blood within 56 days of the date of the drive are eligible to donate. For more information, call the Red Cross office in Hastings at 945-3122. by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Aug. 2 primary election ballot will ask Barry County voters to approve two proposals from 911 Barry County Central Dispatch. One request will be to fund operations of the 911 system, and the second will be to pay for enhancements. Barry County Dispatch handles all emergency services in Barry County, including municipalities. The first proposal asks for .8852 of one mill, which would raise $723,500 for operating. The second requests .25 of a null, or about $180,000, which would be dedicated to upgrading radio equipment fix some emergency departments, principally fire departments. The .8852 mill is requested for five years; the .25 mill for four years. The 911 system, which went on line in November 1992 and became county wide in March 1993. is now in its last year of funding from a one-mill, five-year package approved in 1990. The director of the Barry County Central Dispatch, Charlie Nystrom, said some departments have better radio equipment than others, so they will not require as much upgrading. He said the volume increase m traffic resulting from the combining of dispatching has made it necessary to upgrade the radio equipment. The ’’enhancement” quarter mill will let the system upgrade the departments needed to set a standard ot quality for all See 911, continued on page 2 Two hurt in two-car crash Two people were seriously injured in a two-car collision, Wednesday afternoon, on West State Road, according to Michigan State Police The driver and passenger of one car were taken to Pennock Hospital in Hastings According to troopers, the driver of the other car received bumps and bruises. No further information was available at press time. Zoning for dealership OK’d, despite protests by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The welcome mat has been rolled up and put away in the Welcome Corners area of Carlton Township. Many residents in the vicinity of North Broadway (M-43) and Welcome Road are upset that Thornapple Valley Equipment will soon become pan of their neighborhood unless they can successfully fight a zoning change approved Tuesday by the BarryCounty Board of Commissioners. The County Board Tuesday voted 5-3 to approve a rezoning from agriculturalresidential to a heavy commercial district on 10 acres at the southeast comer of North Broadway and Welcome Road in Section 33 of Carlton Township. The County Planning Commission approved the zoning change last week. "They did not follow their own ordinance." said Attorney Robert Byington, who represents Welcome Comers area residents. He was referring to technical irregularities in dates set for recent public hearings by the County Planning Commission. "What action lhe homeowners take is up to ’hem." he said after the County Board's vote. Owners of the dealership, the Timmerman brothers, made compromises to try to work with the neighborhood residents, such as volunteering to increase a buffer area between homes and the business. About 60 to 70 homes arc within a mile of the proposed Thomapple Valley dealership's location. The commissioners' vote made some people happy in the standing room-only crowd in the Commissioners Chambers. Farmers rely on the dealership being close by to help them have viable farm businesses. Moving from its current location on Bedford Road in Hastings to the North Broadway spread also will allow the business io expand. Thomapple Valley Equipment is owned by the Timmermans' Fillmore Equipment corporation. The John Deere company asked Fillmore to expand its operations to also serve Lake Odessa and Caledonia, where John Deere dealerships have closed recently because of a retirement and a death. The M-43 site is ideal because the Michigan Department of Transportation classifies M-43 as one of the safest roads and would serve the farming market area well, in addition to general lawn and garden equipment customers, said Marty Hammond, a Fillmore Equipment employee I le told the board that M-43 doesn't have seasonal restrictions and there aren't any commercial properties available in the Hastings area on such a good road. "We've been very sensitive to the concerns of the neighbors." Hammond said. Appropriate barrier areas have been designed and "we are committed to working with the neighbors." he said. We feel our dealership is very harmonious with the existing zomng of ag-residenual "Recently we have decided io make some moves in terms of compromise in help the residents see lhe benefits of this project." he said. The dealership his agreed io move the building 50 feet further to the south to remove it further from Welcome Road residents. The other compromise is to pul in writing in a deed restriction that would provide for a 125-foot "green bell' area. The Family Activities and Cultural Event of the Summer (FACES) will be held at the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road Friday and Saturday . Events will take place from 3:30 p.m. io dusk on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. Special emphasis will be on ethnic diversity and are young peoples’ achievements. There will be food booths featuring Mexican. Polish. Italian, Chinese and Native American cuisine. Entertainment will feature a Pacific island dance troupe, the Symphony Sidekicks from the Grand Rapids Sym­ phony Orchestra, aerobic and modem dancers, and karaoke, rock, gospel, blue grass and jazz music. Other events will include a Michigan National Guard flyover Friday at 4 p.m.. a live auction, a children’s game area, a petting zoo. fire safety house demonstra­ tion. bicycle rodeo and honoring of several area students, including Tim Syswerda. Carol Domingues and Mark Overbeek of Thomapple Kellogg ind Additional NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 I See ZONING, story is continued on page 2 Candidate forums set for Julyl, 7 Gun Lake summer festival planned Kyle Lamphier, Monica Reyna and Becky Egner. They will be recognized for their achievements in the arts, ex­ hibiting pride in their cultural heritage or demonstrating community involvement or awareness. FACES is the first of what is hoped to be an annual summer festival in the Gun Lake area. surrounding the residential area, with blue spruce trees planted at 20-foot intervals throughout the entire barrier "We feel this will provide an excellent barrier for the neighbors and it s something that we are agreeing to bind ourselves with... It is not our intent to further develop the property or to put equipment on land that is not zoned commercial." he said. The County Board's rezoning decision will affect the way resident Deanna Taylor votes in the August primary election, she said. "I’m not happy, not at all. I thought we had some very good points that they totally disregarded. I feel that the Planning Commission and the (county) commissioners had already made up their minds how they want this to go. it's all cut and dried and whatever we have to say. we jus: wasted our breath.” • She contends there is other property available in the area that is already zoned commercial, and that the dealership should consider locating on one of those sites. Some ‘FACES’ of summer at Gun Lake Food, fun, music and a celebration of young people and ethnic diversity will happen this Friday and Saturday at the Gun Lake Community Church. Billed as the first Family Activities and Cultural Event of the Summer, or FACES, the food, music and other activities will have the flavor of many different cultures Voters can get to know more about the up­ coming primary election races for the County Board. State House and State Senate with two candidate forums in Hastings One forum will be held as the next in lhe scries of "First Friday" programs at Thomas Jefferson Hall at noon on Friday. July 1 The other, sponsored by the Barry Eaton Board of Realtors, is scheduled for 9 to 11:30 a.m Thursday. July 7. at the Emmanual Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St. The Jul; 7 forum will include candidates for State Senate. State Representative and County­ Board of Commissioners The First Friday program July I will not include county can­ didates because they already had a forum at the June 3 session James Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, sponsor of the First Friday scries, said there also may be an ap­ nearance from Democratic U S Senate can didate Bob Carr, now a Congressman, and by Michael Schrocr of Ann Arbor, a candidate for a Third District Court of Appeals judgeship. There are seven seeking the Republican Party nomination for State Representative from the 87th District, which includes all of Barrs Counts and roughly the western half of Ionia County They are William Cook of Hastings. Mark Doster of Doster. Terry Geiger of Woodland. Dennis McKelvey of Lake Odessa. Daniel Parker of Middleville, Ron Stevenson of Berlin Township. Ionia, and Cathy Williamson ot Middleville They arc hoping to succeed State Rep Bob See FORUMS, continued page 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 23. 1994 ZONING, continued from page 1 "They are locally disregarding this (lhe other sites). They are so sure that they are going to get this and they want this, no matter what. They don't can* what they have to go through to get it and u ho they have to hurt when there is property already zoned commercial that they could get.' Taylor The people wanted to retain wildlife area and "I felt we addressed that by making it (a portion of the land) available for sale/ With the addition of several words, lhe homeowners and the dealership could have had a binding contract. Lenz said. For example, one pan of the document mentioned: "The obligation to create a green said Welcome Comers area residents cited belt shall be contained in a deed restriction environmental concerns, safety at a nearby applicable to lhe parcel." he said. They (the residents) didn’t sign it. so it playground and worries that the beauty of wildlife and nature in'the area will be '■ M\\ make it binding " i "Last night after the meeting was all over. destroyed. iHhcy (the Timmermans) still agreed to carry Jack I-cnz. acting as an interested’farmer on with this same type of design," he said. and Barry County citizen, volunteered to be "We don’t want them (the John Deere a negotiator between the dealership and the dealership owners) to move out of the residents, said in an interview that he met county and we don't want a lawsuit (from privately with the Welcome Corners area the residents). A lawsuit would just stop the citizens Sunday and Monday nights to project," Lenz said. attempt to work out a compromise. Gus Zurfacc, a Welcome Road resident "We did gain a lot of ground over and who lives next to lhe proposed dealership above what the ordinance called for, which site, said " This thing started from the top would have been a stipulation in the deed, and came all lhe way down from lhe lop. had they (homeowners) signed it. They There’s no doubt in my mind about it. The chose not to sign it last night (Monday)." Board of Commissioners was in favor of Ixnz said. Woodlawn Ave. gets facelift Construction workers pack down the base tor the new pavement being laid on Woodlawn Ave., north ot Hastings. The construction has traffic down to one lane. News Briefs: Voting assistance available locally Those who need an application to vote by absentee ballot for either the Aug. 2 primary or Nov. 8 general election, or who need to register to vote or do not have transportation may check with their local clerk’s offices, with the Barry County Commission on Aging or call Agnes Adroume at 948-2896 to make arrangements There is no charge for this service. Chorleys parade * grand marshals Gerry and Joan Chor’.ey have been sci.’cted as grand marshals for the 1994 Lake Odessa Fair Parade, which will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday. June 30. The couple will be guests of honor at a reception from 2 to 4 p.m. later that day at the downtown Fellowship Hall of Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa The Chorleys were married in July 1948 and have lived in the same house on Third Avenue for 42 years. Gerry 's employment has included the Lake Odessa Machine Shop, the Pere Mar quette Division Railroad and the Oldsmobile Division of General Motors in Lansing Joan has been active with the Lake Odessa Library, once serving as presi­ dent of the Library Board Both have ac­ tive in the Save the Depot campaign and are charter members of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society They also have been involved with Art in the Park and lhe Lake Odessa Fair for many years Rem Wall featured at local Showcase Rem and Rendcl Wall will be featured in a special evening of country gospel music tonight at 6:30 at the Musicians Showcase at Ar by's Restaurant in Hastings Rem Wall, who has been associated with country music in West Michigan for more than 30 years, is best known as the longtime host of the "Green Valley Jam­ boree” television show on WKZO-TV In 1963 he recorded the hit single. "Home Is Where the Hurt Is” and its flip side "Keep on Loving You ” His son. Rendcl. who works at lhe Heritage Guitar Factory in Kalamazoo, will join him in tonight's concert Also appearing will be country and gospel performer Doug Newton and the Phillips Brothers. Ron and ban. who sing gospel and country music and who performed on Rem Wall’s TV show more than 30 years ago Seating will be on a first-come, firstserved basis. ‘Choir for Hire’ campaign launched The Hastings High School Choir has organized a "Choir for Hire" campaign fund-raising campaign in which students will do household chores over the sum­ mer and into the next school year. The choir members will be raising money for a planned tnp The chores will include things like mowing lawns, raking leaves, gardening, light housekeeping, laundry and packing or moving Those interested in hiring a choir member may call 945-5448. If there is an answenng machine, callers arc asked to leave their names, phone numbers, jobs they would like to have done, and the date and time they would like to have the work done If calls are not returned within eight to 10 hours, customers may call 945-4876. 4-H science camp will be July 11-15 A 4-H science day camp, focusing on waler studies, will be held from 9 a.m. to I p.m July 11-15 for youths ages 10 to 12 at Hastings Middle School Several field trips will be included Students will begin examining the physical characteristics of waler by con­ ducting tests on their own lap water. Theyu also will study lhe water cycle, hydrogeology and numerous surface water features such as swamps, bogs, lakes and streams. The young people also will be exposed to Lake Michigan by taking part in research and data collection aboard a research vessel. The camp, which will be taught by Hastings elementary science teacher Jan Lawson, is being sponsored by a grant from the national 4-H council and the John Deere Company Cost is $20 per participant There is room for about 20 y oungsters Refreshments will be provided by Thomapple Valley Equipment For more information, call the Barry Counts Cooperative Extension Service at 948-4862 Pennock Village enters 2nd phase Pennock Village, a rental community for people ages 55 and older, is getting for its second phase The village was constructed last fall to respond to a local need for senior citizens' housing and to put the complex near the hospital. Fish Hatchery Park and the West Slate Street strip mall. Approval has been given for construc­ tion of two more buildings, according to Stacy Sanders. Pennock Village Coor­ dinator. and a community building even­ tually will be built for family gatherings and social activities When everything is finished, she said the village have I! buildings with 38 apartment units, with three duplexes and eight quadnplexes. For more information about Pennock Village, call Sanders at 945-5871 this before it (the zoning change) was ever even applied for. In fact, there was a statement made (a! Tuesday’s meeting) by one of the Board of Commissioners who said, you directed us to expedite this matter Take it from there " Dave Timmerman, a co-owner of the dealership with his brothers, said he is concerned with children's safety and has offered to put a "no trucks" sign on Welcome Road. "We still want to be a good neighbor... We re committed to the community. We've got to have to have both local residents, town residents, farm residents. We look at the whole picture and wc need the support. It kind of tears me up to sec the opposition. It docs bother us." Lenz noted during public comment at the meeting that plans for "the internal drain and catch-basin type construction and the elimination of the lagoon for a storm water run-off system have been taken care of. There arc some other concerns as far as the pollution and that of course will be handled by inspection by the DNR." The business is economically important to Barry County, too, Lenz said. "Il's a very good thing for Barry County in my opinion.” Other farmers, such as Dan Javor and Ted McKelvey, a former county commissioner, and other citizens spoke in favor of the coning change. "You all know that agriculture is the number one industry in Barry County." McKelvey said. "I remember when I started farming there were 12 different dealers in lhe county to service agriculture. Today there are two." Farmers need all the technical services they can get.” Javor said. ' For them to come in and build this is a commitment to farmers in lhe county.” Marvin Smith said it costs farmers $1,000 an hour when they ar! "down" and so they need a good dealership in a close proximity to their farms. Beverly Zurface, a Welcome Road resident, appealed to commissioners to "put yourself in our place." She said her family's 911, continued from page 1 departments, he said. 911 has eight full-time dispatchers, two full-time working supervisors and three part­ time dispatchers. Records from Central Dispatch show a total of 89,683 calls were made to 9II in all of 1993, and from January through May of this year a total of 40.525 calls. In considering how to continue funding for 911. Nystrom said the Barry County Central Dispatch Authority considered whether to ask for millage, adopt a telephone surcharge on resident's phone bills, or a combination of the two. The surcharge on all billable phones in the county would be calculated using 20 percent of the highest base rate in the county, or the SI3.34 charged as a base in well is 30 feet from lhe property line of the proposed dealership "We moved here from a big city to get away from commercial, she said "We know what commercial can do "Money is not everything.’ she said, noting concerns about the environmental effect and possible destruction of the beauty and wildlife that exists tn that area. Voting against the zoning change weie commissioners Mark Doster. Sandy James and Lew Newman. James, in explaining her vote, said Wednesday. 1 feel the Johu Deere implement dealership is a good use for agricultural land." It is directly related to agriculture because it serves the people in the agricultural business," she said. She also noted that the John Deere dealership in Holland is located in an agricultural zone Before the vote by the County Board. James said she drove to Holland to look at the site of lhe Deere dealership and went out to the Welcome Comers area about five times She said she thought the Timmermans had done a good job to try to work with the residents. However. James voted against approving the zoning change because she said the County Planning Commission has not complied with its ow n zoning ordinance and "by voting (to approve lhe zoning change) we might be opening ourselves up to another lawsuit She said the County Planning and Zoning Commission did not comply with lhe zoning ordinance in holding two public hearings regarding (he issue. She said the first public hearing should have been held in a 30- to 60-day window and was held two days earlier, in 28 days, and that the second public hearing should have been held in 30 days and was held 12 day’s early on June 15. instead of June 27. Radant asked Commissioner Lew Newman, who serves on the Planning Commission, why the Planning Commission had not observed its own rules "The Planning Commission was requested. I believe by members of this board, to move it up so it would help them get the buildings started quicker, if it was approved." Newman said. "We never discussed anything like that in open board.” Radant responded. "That was my opinion. You'll have to ask Lee Patterson. I'm not sure." Newman said. Commissioners Doster, James and Newman tried to send the zoning request back to the Planning Commission to correct those technical deficiencies, but the majority of lhe board blocked that move. The County Prosecutor had told the board that he didn't believe the alleged non-compliance of the ordinance would be significant enough to be a problem. Doster said he didn't understand lhe prosecutor's rationale and wished he could discuss the matter with him. Doster said he thought it would be wise to proceed carefully. County Board Chairman Orvan Moore said it would take several months to start and complete the rczonmg request process all over again at the planning commission level. The process would take a lot longer if the Welcome Road area homeowners look the county to court. Commissioner Ethel Bozc noted. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said he had changed his mind about lhe matter of sending the request back to the Planning Commission because he didn’t think it would be fair to either side to delay the issue. Earlier in the meeting. Fuhr had said he thought the people asking for rezoning change would rather have it done in the proper sequence in procedure to eliminate additional Htigatton after the County Board's approval. When Doster proposed the amendment to send lhe zoning request back and a majority agreed after a motion already was made and supported to approve the zoning change, the board got caught in a tangle of what its own proper procedure should be. Commissioners were worried that it would be wrong for them to approve the change and then send it back to the Planning Commission, because it would be reversing the normal procedure. The board spent a lot of time trying to son out Robert's Rules of Order to apply to the situation and wondered if the amendment could be a substitute for the original motion or if it had to be tied to the original motion. After a lunch break, the board received assistance from Chief Assistant Prosecutor Dave Gilbert, who guided them through the process of how to withdraw the original motion and proceed. Earlier when the Board wanted to make sure it was handling the matter properly, but unsure of what steps were correct. Commissioner Bozc became annoyed. "You know. Orvin, this makes us look like a bunch of fools and I’m sick of it." Bozc said. "Every damn commissioners’ meeting we look like a bunch of idiots," she aHed. Several in the audience applauded. The original problem developed when the Timmermans were told it should be (rezoned to) C-l and that was Mr. Gates’ (former Planning and Zoning director) mistake, not lhe Timmermans," Commissioner Marjorie Radant said. "...The point is lhe mistake was not the applicants, the mistake was made by county employees and the Planning Commission. If there is a question over their procedure and that again is not the applicants' fault and I think we really have to make sure that we are being fair to everybody involved.” lhe Hickory Corners telephone system. Nystrom said. That would amount to S2.66 per telephone, or S554.413 a year, he said. But Nystrom said lhe surcharge was not enough to maintain the service. "Some of the committee wanted to do phones so the people who used it paid for it." Nystrom said. "That sounds good, but it doesn't raise enough money.” Besides, since the people in lhe county already are paying varying amounts to the telephone companies for 911 installation costs for its lines to lhe system, the board fell strongly that adopting a telephone surcharge would be double taxation, he said. Nystrcii commented that the 911 service is labor intensive. In projecting the budgetary needs of the service, it has been established that it will lake about $612,000 annually to maintain it. Salaries and benefits of the leiecommunicators on the job will amount to more than $520,000 in lhe 1995 budget, he said. The .8852 mill would raise $723/500 and give lhe administrative board the flexibility to budget in future years, Nystrom said. Nystrom said lhe quarter mill also would be used to pay for Mobile Data Terminals (MDT) that can be used in the field by emergency crews. He said those emergency workers in the field who have the units can do many of lhe same things that are being done through central dispatch, saving man hours at 911, but still getting the information needed. The MDTs do not go over the public air waves, he said, and provide safety and privacy to both the emergency workers and lhe public at large. Messages can also be transmitted to all MDTs at once, and there is a record of each dispatch or situation at 911. he added. Other counties handle funding differently: Allegan has 92,000 population and is now in its fourth year of a six year, one-quarter mill of funding for its 911 Officials of Allegan County 911 are proposing a $1.95 base line telephone charge for its residents, which, in effect will double its revenue from $350,000 to $700,000 Director of Allegan 911. Harriet Miller Brown, said the proposal has been approved by Allegan County Commissioners and will be on the November general election ballot. A surcharge on telephones under 4 percent can be authorized by a county board. Any surcharge above 4 percent has to be put to a vote of the people Cherie White, director of Ionia County 911. said the service operates on 3/4 of one null, and a 4 percent telephone surcharge which amounts to 45 cents per resident. Ionia County has a population of 60.000. Next year we are going (to ask the voters) for a 16 percent surcharge and drop the mills." White said Local band day plans Saturday concert School may be out, but 23 band students are back in the swing of things at the Thomapple Art Council's first Day Camp for Music. The day camp is being held every morning this week and the public is invited to hear them perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at the Arts Hatchery Building in Hastings' Fish Hatchery Park The day camp is being directed by Joe LaJoye County Board candidate wants answers A former Barry County commissioner and a current candidate in the County Board race to represent District 7 wants commissioners to disclose information about the County Animal Shelter before the Aug. 2 primary election. Emmet E. Herrington, a Republican can­ didate. spoke to the County Board Tuesday and asked (hat the conclusions and recom­ mendations pertaining to the shelter investi­ gation be made public before the election. Herrington said he also wants the full costs of the investigation to be made known. He is opposing incumbent Commissioner Ethel Bozc, who represents Assyria. Balti­ more and Johnstown townships. Bozc did not respond and neither did any other com­ missioner. Herrington left the room imme­ diately after reading his letter to the board. "I feel that you have a moral responsibil­ ity in order to maintain the respect and in­ tegrity of our county government to make a full and honest disclosure including past costs for this entire matter." Herrington said. ReacL.The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK. Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23, 1994 — Page 3 Information key to finding missing children, Hastings police say by Nick Hoffman Staff Wnter What happens when a child disappears ’ Discovering a child is missing is perhaps a parent's worst nightmare. But tales of abductions and kidnappings arc common in the news media. What steps do the police lake to find missing children? And what can parents do to guard against having their chikLen disappear'’ Deputy Chief Michael Leedy of the Hastings Police Department said the key to finding f missing child is gathering as much information as possible "You (would) wanl to get all the information you possibly could." he said "The more you have, the more you have to work with." Leedy said most police officers start their searches by talking to parents or relatives of the missing child. They need to know when the child was last seen, what the child was wearing, what the child looks like and if someone actually saw him or her abducted Police also need to know if the family has a broken marriage and perhaps an estranged wife or husband who might have taken the child. If someone saw the child taken, officers want to get information on what the kidnapper looked like, what he (or she) was wearing, whai kind of vehicle he had and anything else they could find out. Officers then broadcast the information to area police agencies and release it over the Law Enforcement Information Network, ur LEIN, which is available statewide. If the child is known to have been abducted, police also release information and pictures of the child to the media in the hopes that the public can give them a lead on the child's whereabouts "We just dig through all the information we could possibly get. and then we rely heavily on other agencies and the public." Leedy said "The more prople that know the child we re looking for. the better " Many times, no information on the child's disappearance is available, though. Leedy said. "What can you do? We can only do so much.' he said. "The general public, they really help out in situations like that." Leedy said that he does not remember a child actually being abducted in Hastings while he has been with the city's police department. Most of the time the missing children just wandered off to a neighbor s home, to a playground or another nearby area, he said When officers start to physically search for a child, therefore, they look in the child's home firsi and then branch out "Lots of times they'll fall asleep in an unusual area and the parents don't sec them." Leedy said of missing children. "Then we end up finding the child ourselves in their own house." After looking through the home, police search the neighborhood to see if the child went to a friend's home "(In) most of our missing children complaints, the kids are a house or two down, playing with a neighbor child." Leedy s.-id. If these search methods don t locale the child, lhe police then call in a tracking dog to see if they can pickup the child's trail. In more rural areas like Barry County, helicopters also can be used to search with heat detecting equipment If the search still fails to find the child, flyers are distributed with the child's photo and important information "Hopefully wc would get some leads from lhe public." Leedy said The child would also remain listed as missing or abducted in the LEIN computer To reduce the risk of a child being abducted. Leedy said parents should tell their children to beware of strangers and stress the importance of not taking candy or ndcs from them. Children also should be told to attract attention by yelling, screaming and running if someone tries to grab them, he said. Circuit Court hears first aggravated stalking case The Barry County Circuit Court heard arguments this week in its first aggravated stalking trial ever. Jerry L. Staley. 33. of Delton, is standing trial on a charge of aggravated stalking. He is accused of harassing a Barry Township woman in December. He is also being tried on charges of assaulting the woman with a baseball bat and knife in November, and maliciously causing less than SI00 worth of damage to the woman's car. Jury selection was held Monday, and testimony was heard Tuesday and Wednesday. The trial is scheduled to continue Friday morning. Aggravated stalking is punishable by a maximum of five yean in prison, a S 10,000 fine or both. It is also punishable by any term of probation more than five years. The assault charges pending against Staley are punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Malicious destruction of property less than SI00 is a misdemeanor punishable by 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Staley is not the first person in Barry County to be charged under the law. but his case is the first to go to trial in Circuit Court. Michigan made stalking behavior illegal on Jan. 1 of last year when Gov. John Engler signed legislation dealing with the issue. Stalking is defined in the state's penal code as "a 'willful course of conduct' involving repeated or continuing harassment another individual that ... causes the victim to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed or molested" There are two legal levels of stalking. The first is misdemeanor stalking, which is punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. A convicted stalker also could get up to five years of probation, and would be ordered to stop stalking anyone and cease having any contact with the victim. Aggravated stalking is a felony because of its more serious nature. Stalking becomes aggravated when it involves a repeat stalking offense, threats to kill or harm an individual, the violation of a restraining order ur the violation of a condition of pre­ trial release, condition of probation or bond for stalking. The victim in Staley's case testified Tuesday that Staley called her repeatedly and threatened to kill her and her family and bum her house down. Hastings High School grad named supt. in California J-Ad Graphics News Service Wes VanDenburg, a 1970 graduate of Hastings High School, has been named superintendent of the San Pasqual Unified School District in Winterhaven. Calif VanDenburg was asked by the San Pacqual School Board to take the job. He had been principal at Yuma High School. Yuma. Ariz., across the river from Winterhaven, since 1993. While a student at Hastings. VanDenburg. son of Fred and Shirley VanDenburg. was an outstanding athlete, earning ail-conference honors in football and baseball. He was a No. 3 draft pick of the New York Yankees and was in their farm system from 1970 to 1972. He then furthered his education, earning a bachelor of science degree in physical educa­ tion and psychology at Grand Valley State University in 1976. Meanwhile, he served with the Michigan National Guard from 1972 to 1978. Along the way. was a YMCA youth direc­ tor in Hastings, assistant vanity baseball coach a! GVSU and was a juvenile group worker. He worked for the Lakewood school system from 1976 to 1983 as in-house suspension program coordinator He also coached the Viking baseball team, which won its first regional Class B championship under his guidance. His career record was 106-34. He also served the school district as assis­ tant athletic director and was a junior high school counselor during the 1982-83 academic year and was a migrant school teacher. VanDenburg also was a monitor and counselor for Kent County Juvenile Court Home Detention from 1976 to 1978 He left Lakewood in 1983 to take a job as co-op coordinator and athletic director at Bad Axe Public Schools. From 1983 to 1985. he was assistant high school principal there He came to Yuma in 1985 to be athletic director at Yuma High School, assistant high school principal and a counselor at Children's Village, helping runaways and neglected and abused youths VanDenburg had earned his master's degree in counseling and personnel from Western Michigan University ir 1981 and lie received a master's degree in educational leadership at WMU in 1987. He moved to the Woodard Junior High School Principal's post from 1988 to 1993, before being named principal at Yuma High School in 1993. VanDenburg said his assignment at Wood­ ward was a tough one. It went from being considered one of the worst in town, in terms of drugs and gangs, to being exemplary in several areas He was asked to do the same at Yuma High School and is facing similar challenges w-ith San Pasqual. When his decision to accept the superinten­ dent's post was announced, he told a local newspaper, ”1 feel it's the right thing to do. I'm excited and hopefully I'll make a difference.” VanDenburg, while recalling is days at Hastings, made particular mention of playing baseball for Bernie Oom. The two met again on the diamond as coaches in 1979. with VanDenburg the pupil besting his teacher in a battle between Lake wood and Hastings VanDenburg will earn an annual salary of $70,000 at San Pasqual. He officially will begin working there on July 1. He and his wife. Robin, have been married for 21 years and they have three sons. Joshua. Rocky and Wesley Jay Cason Jim Gillette Mike Manor Three TK supt. finalists remain by Margaret Fowter “ Staff Writer The Thomapple Kellogg School Board has narrowed down lhe field of candidates for -•iperintendent to three men. They are Jay Cason, principal at Grand Haven High School. Jim Gillette, superinten­ dent of Meridian Public Schools; and Mike Manor, superintendent of Pinconning Area Schools. First interviews were done last week to meet with and question six people of the 60 applicants for the positiow. The superintendent's post will be vacant as of July 1 because Steve Garrett will retire on June 30. Garrett has served as TK superinten­ dent since 1987 Second interviews will be held tonight and Monday night. The sessions are open to the public, according to TK Board President Jan Siebesma. The beard encourages anyone who is interested to attend. “These interviews will be a lot more infor­ mal than the first ones," Siebesma said. "It will give us the chance to have more unstruc­ tured conversation and hopefully get to know each one better Siebesma also said that audience participa­ tion throughout the entire interviewing lime will be encouraged. The interviews will be held in the TK High School library , with two of lhe three inter­ views scheduled for tonight. Cason at 7 p.m. and Gillette at 8:45 p.m The ihird interview with Manor will be al 6 p.m. Monday. June 27. “I would like to have lhe board rank these three candidates after the last interview is done on Monday night." Siebesma said, "while the board is still the same.” Two board members who did not seek re­ election. Treasurer Don Williamson and Secretary Wanda Hunt, will finish their terms June 30. They will be replaced by two new members. Kim Selleck and Dave Smith. ”1 think that getting to this point with the current board is important since Don and Wanda played active roles in lhe interviewing process." Siebesma said. Once the ranking is done. Siebesma in­ dicated they probably would wait until July before going on with the process. Each of the three candidates who will be re­ interviewed were chosen by the board for a variety of reasons. Jay Cason is the only one who has not had experience as a superintendent. However, according to Siebesma, board members felt that he was very strong in leadership style. Besides being principal al Grand Haven High School, Cason has been principal at Jackson Hole High School in Jackson, Wyo.; Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyo.; and at Berrien Springs High School in Berrien Springs. Mich. He has also taught. During his years as principal, he has been responsible for the initiation of school im­ provement programs, higher academic stan­ dards, and enhancement of existing programs. Cason earned a bachelor of arts degree in sociology and history, and a master of arts in guidance and counseling, both from Georgetown College. He received a educational specialist degree in educational administration from Indiana University. He has completed 25 semester hours of ad­ ditional study as well. Jim Gillette is serving as superintendent of Meridian Public Schools in Sanford. Mich. He has been there since 1991. Prior to that. Gillette was superintendent of Glen Lake Community Schools for eight years, an elementary principal and director of federal programs for the Laingsburg Com­ munity Schools, and language arts curriculum coordinator and an elementray teacher with the Rochester Community Schools. Some of Gillette's significant ac­ complishments include helping with the suc­ cessful passage of a $6.7 million bond issue for a building project, serving as negotiator for several personnel contracts, providing district staff training that has allowed for the development of a performance based cur­ riculum. and initiation of a school improve ment program Gillette is working with Dr. Willard Dag­ gett and his staff to restructure the curriculum of the district with a "tech-prep" orientation that will better meet the needs of the students Gillette is a doctoral candidate at Michigan State University, with a major in educational administration and minors in personnel management, labor and industrial relations. He earned his bachelor degree from MSU in political science, a master's degree in teaching from Oakland University, and an educational specialist's degree in educational administration and supervision from Wayne State University. Both Gillette and Mike Manor have had some of their works published. Manor has been superintendent at Pinconn­ ing Area Schools since 1990. Prior to that, he was superintendent for the L'Anse Area Schools for two years Manor was the elementary/middlc school principal and federal/state programs director at Pellston Public Schools for five years. Since 1985, he has been an association/adjunct professor at Central Michigan Universi­ ty. leaching courses in methods of research, school and community relations, contract negotiations, and public school finance. Manor also has been a grade school and high school principal, and a secondary teacher. Some of his more recent accomplishments include forming a partnership with General Motors that will result in donations of more than $1 million worth of technological equip­ ment. directing the school board in establishing district goals, a mission state­ ment, a philosophy, and objectives, facilitating the district's North Central Ac­ creditation for all levels of the district's education, and implementing the district's compliance with provisions of Public Act 25. Manor has his doctorate of education in ad­ ministration of higher education and research and evaluation from Wayne Slate University. He also earned an educational specialist designation in educational leadership from Wayne State. He received his bachelor's degree from Adrian College in political science, and a master's degree in history and education from Centra] Michigan University . Boy, 4, drowns in Pine Lake Barry County Residents Knouiny your community and its people makes you fed "more at home. ” The Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner "Makiny Harry County residents fed at home for ova too years. " J-Ad Graphics News Service A 4-year-old boy drowned and a 3-yearold Freeport girl nearly drowned in separate incidents last week on area lakes, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Steven M. Maxson, of Otsego, died Saturday evening after falling into Pine Lake in Prarieville Township at about 8 p.m., deputies said. They said the boy. who could not swim, fell into three feet of water off the end of a dock located at 11119 Lakeway. The boy's father, Dennis Maxson, had gone into lhe house there with a friend. They soon noticed Steven missing, however, and began to search for him. Steven's brother found him under the water and pulled him out. deputies said. He had been submerged for five to 10 minutes, they said Maxson and his fnend performed CPR on Steven, deputies said. The boy also was reportedly taken to Pennock Hospital where w as pronounced dead. Alyssa R. Barber, of 157 Maple Street, nearly drowned last Thursday. June 16, when she tried to swim in (he northwest pan of Gun Lake in Yankee Springs Township, deputies said. They said Alyssa was trying to swim to her father. Maynard Barber Jr., who was with his other children in deep water at about 1:45 p.m. The girl could not swim, however, and she soon went under, deputies said. Alyssa floated face up and was pulled from the water by her father, deputies said. Barber performed artificial respiration on Alyssa, and she was driven to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released FORUM, continued from page 1-----------------------Bender, who announced he will not seek re­ election after serving for 12 years There is only one candidate on the Democratic side of the ballot. Robert Ed­ wards of Rutland Township Three Republicans also are vying for their partys nomination for the 23rd District State Senate scat They arc Joanne Emmons of Big Rapids. Craig Starkweather of Ionia and Ted Gehrke of Greenville The 23rd District includes Barry Ionia. Montcalm. Isabella and Mecosta counties It replaces the old 13th District, for which Jack Welborn had served for the last nine years before announcing his retirement Emmons is a Stale Senator seeking her se­ cond tern-:. Starkweather is former chief of staff for Welborn and Gehrke is a minister Two Democrats have announced their can­ didacies for Stale Senate. Steven Rose of Big Rapids and Scott Manning of Six Lakes Pino said he intends to contact all can­ didates. but he wouldn't be surprised if some are unable to make it The Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors' Governmental Affairs Committee is sponsor mg the forum July 7. They will welcome all previously mentioned state candidates, plus County Board of Commissioners hopefuls The county candidates are Republicans Marjone Radant and Linda Watson in the First District. Republican Robert Wenger and Democrat John Loftus in the Second District. Republican Sandy James in lhe Third District. Republicans Gordon Fuhr and James L Bailey in the Fourth District; Republicans Tim Burd and Orvin Moore in the Fifth District. Republican Lew Newman and Democrat Cal Lamoreaux in the Sixth District; Republicans Ethel Bozc and Emmet Herrington in the Seventh District, and Republican Rae Hoarc and Democrats Patrick Loftus and Rod Goebel in the Eighth District The incumbents in the races are Radant. Wenger. James. Fuhr. Moore. Newman and Bozc �Paqe 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 23. 1994 Public opinion ignored by Solid Waste Committee Letters To The Editor: We attended the regular meeting of lhe Solid Waste Planning Committee last Wednesday and over the past months we've attended most of them This committer was assigned to gather in­ formation. consider all of it and make its recommendation to the County Btiard of Commissioners In the course ot their work, the designated subcommittees were to ex­ amine several aspects of the proposed amend mem to our current plan, and they brought hack their findings to the committee as a whole Now during the past months, the public was made aware of this proposal and their opi­ nions were registered by letter, phone and numerous petitions There were two public hearings held at the high school Lecture Hall, with many people speaking out against this, and for numerous reasons, many children voiced concerns, along with business representatives and the general public Gov. Engler has stood up to MEA To The Editor: in response to Ruben Oster's letter to the editor, asking if there will be any teachers to educate Mr and Mrs Engler's triplets The answer is a great big ■yes. " There will be plenty of qualified, certified and motivated teachers at Christian schools, private schools, parochial schools, home schools and charter schools I have written my slate and federal legislators and senators, slating there should be a credit or voucher to parents who send their children to the above schools, rather than to the public schools, and they receive no value for Jieir tax dollars As far as Mr Osier and the MEA (Michigan Education Association) are con­ cerned. my opinion is they are only concerned about their pocket books, salaries, binding contracts, student ratios, paid requirements, hospital insurance, dental, vision and teacher strikes, jus* »o mention a few items I ask lhe public, how many of you who are hue and blue collar workers get all of these benefits when you retire? Sure, you can have the 401-K that you saved your own money for. and maybe after seven years, the com pany will put in 10 percent Most of the workers of this country do not get hospitalization, other than Medicare, and our saved retirement, which will not even come close to what the teachers get in public schools Incidentally. wc work 2.070 hours per year 1 would like to have the teachers punch a clock and sec how many hours they work per year. Hook time does not count, the man in the shop cannot do his job at home Remember, you shop workers, you arc just as good as any public schixil teacher in Hastings and the United States Regarding Vicki Hudson's editorial. "Teachers deserve thanks on pay hike." let me say in the 1960s, industry took away high cost of living for everybody who was not in a union In the '70s. government took away high cost of living, and in the '80s. finally. the teachers lost their high cost of living, as school districts could not afford this excessive cost. The cost of living for teachers was more than their merit wages. 1 say what took so long, teachers, other than just plain greed.* In addition lhe amount that stale govern­ ment spent on education has had a steady in­ crease until, thank God for our current gover­ nor. John Engler. Since 1965 the Department of Education budget has grown 10 times more than lhe rate of inflation, from $21.7 million to $769 million, which is a increase of over 3000 percent, while inflation since 1965 has been 335.6 percent I would say that if all teachers would work for what the Christian and parochial teachers make, then I would say a great big "thank you" should be sent their way. I am sure there are many dedicated teachers who do not en­ dorse the party line of the MEA. and to those teachers 1 say "thank you." In closing, when we go to the polls and vote for the governor, remember the greed of the MEA and thank God that the governor. Mr Engler, and the Legislature that had the courage to stand up to the MEA Theodore F. Bustancc Hastings Gov. Engler should be commended To The Editor Though I am reluctant to contradict one of my favorite instructors. I feel that Robert Osler s letter in last week s Banner deserves comment. Mr. Oster asked if Gov. and Mrs Engler’s plan to home school their coming triplets because he believes lhe governor's policies are destroying teachers' morale. I'm sorry that Mr. Oster feels discouraged, but 1 cannot agree that the fault lies with John Engler. The Department of Education and the Michigan Education Association have been deliberately and methodically removing the rights of parents and promoting a liberal social agenda since the late 1960s. Their ef­ forts. along with a continual decline of morality in our culture (helped by their graduates) have created a public school system that is barely adequate. Gov. Engler has been taking steps to rectify this situation by making the MEA comply with existing law and by legalizing public school academies to bring competition into the market place of education. I sec nothing demoralizing by the gover­ nor's actions. As a home schooling parent. 1 did not leave the public school system because of a lack of enthusiastic, qualified teachers. My son had wonderful teachers for all three years he at- tended public school We left because it became impossible to fight the corruption in the system itself: — Teachers who have to be social workers and special education specialists because so many children have social or learning pro­ blems that take up class time. — Inadequate facilities because of top­ heavy administration costs and high taxes that prevent higher millages. — Violence and profanity among students who know that they will not be disciplined because schools fear litigation. — A learning environment that teaches junior high students how to put condoms on bananas, but prohibits teaching the Ten Commandments. — Outcomes-based education. — Education Goals 2000. The list goes on and on. Wc knew we could do a more efficient job at home. The public school system is flawed. The MEA is corrupt. If the home schooling movement and public school academies provide the competition necessary for change, we all win. Gov. Engler should be commended, rather than maligned. Shelly Dickinson Hastings Take care to have a safe summer To The Editor: Summer is here and folks arc planning their vacation getaways I hope that they will pack Mime common sense along with their vacations Mom folks don't use it. they just forge ahead, regardless of what the consequences will be I hope people will use this "common sense” not to speed above the limn, through the construction zones, cut in from of people who are traveling fast in the direction they wish to go Those pulling trailers, please check your lights before leaving home (1 found a few that had dim or no working bulbs) Please keep your camp site clean (1 know those before we get there mess it up and leave it al that) so others can enjoy the site after you leave Try to recycle or cut down the number of containers the food is in so landfills don't fill up so much. And last, but not least, please remember thai other people value their privacy and peace, they deserve it With that out of the way. I hope that everyone taking a vacation, whether it Ls a weekend or longer, plays it safe no matter where they go and what they do I'd like to mention one more thing. Those of you may already know of this and others don’t. There is an East Michigan Travel Plan­ ner out. and it is available by writing, calling or faxing to: East Michigan Sunrise Side Inc.. 1361 Fletcher St.. National City. Mich. 48748-9666. phone 1-8OCM24-3O22. fax number: 517-469-4544. Have a safe and great summer, everyone. Susan Brimmer Nashville To The Editor: Tlic present administration as well as the past two have sung the praises of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade. (GATT), it actually is now the World Trade Organization (WTO), if the pending agreement is approved by Congress The principal question asked by Farmers Union members has been simply: What is the future for family farmers under the proposed GATT agreement? The Agriculture and Food Policy Center of Texas A & M University recently released their economic analysis of GATT's impact on agriculture. The study projected changes tn baseline for farm prices, net cash farm income and ending net worth The Texas A & M study sounded slightly positive at first. It projected the price of corn would increase 2.9 percent, wheat by 3.4 per­ cent by the year 2001. What the study didn't say was that federal budget cuts, to offset the $14 billion in lost tariff revenue under GATT, would far more than offset any increase in HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubiisnod by Hastings Banner, A OivMion d J-Ad Greches Inc 1052 N e. cwdway Hasunga. Ul 49050-0602 Inc. prices. The net result will be lower income for com and wheat farmers The projections for producers of cotton, rice and milk were even more dismal. The report indicated that out of 22 dairy farms studied in 10 states, reductions in net worth were projected for 87 percent of the farms by the year 2001. It would be well to ask what impact this will have on our current farm population, and the further erosion of rural communities and small businesses, also the impact on the na­ tional economy and social structure of the nation. The Farmers Union would urge Congress to look long and hard at GATT before lending its voice in foisting this agreement on the American people Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: •Letters should be written in good taste. •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. •Writers must include their signa­ ture. address and phone number. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send testers to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Carl Mcllvain. President Michigan Fanners Union Public Opinion: Consequently, he didn't feel comfortable ap­ proving the affirmative recommendation. A gentleman at this meeting last week said it looked to him as though all of the public opi mon was just being swept under the carpet. Committee Chairman Harry Adrounie came back with the comment to him that he was insulting the integrity of the committee, which to me was uncalled for This gentleman was only verbalizing lhe feeling of most all of us In the Banner last week it was brought to light that Hastings Township had a check done on the waler of Leach Lake, only to find it isn't contaminated by the landfill at this time. But this does not take into consideration years to come by the addition of all this extra waste Now how could this committee, in all honesty recommend this proposal to the com­ missioners if they considered all aspects of the impact of this in many years to come? Doesn't eventually having 3G0 acres of trash less than a mile from downtown Hastings sound like something everyone is looking forward to? I personally think not! PhyI is Anderson Hastings Does Hastings ‘tolerate’ special kids? To The Editor: Two years ago my son was diagnosed with Mild Cerebral Palsy He was soon enrolled in the Barry Intermediate Schtxils After a year m the infant-toddler program, he went into pre-pnmary impaired He thriv­ ed under the dedication of his teachers. Linda. Susan and all of hts therapists The PPI class has been shuffled from building to building over the years An elementary school seems most suitable for a pre-pnmary program, but having it in the high school was better than no room, as wc were thrilled just to have such a program available. When I was told that "Hastings tolerates their special needs kids, where Delton em­ braces them" I was dismayed Now I've heard, and please correct me if I'm wrong, that Hastings Public Schools in­ formed BISD that there will be no room available for PPI in any of their buildings next year. I guess we are lucky Drew will make a daily half-hour trip to Delton to be in BISD's trainable mentally impaired class, where he will be "embraced." which by the way has been in their elementary school for 15 years. Although Drew will be served by Delton's TMI program, what about the children who can't benefit by TMI and need the PPI? These early years are very important Does Hastings schools think so link of their "special children"? They deserve a education as much as any "normal" child. S. Deming Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20310, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tcrmela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Tcwnship), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401 Veman Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving, Cartion, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion ot Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Raptos. Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-83C3. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Cnarlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400 State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517)373-0793. State RaprassntaUva Bob Bender. 87lh District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014. Lansing, i Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 •Make your letter brief and to the point. We must look long and hard at GATT The public, as j whole, felt wc should con tinuc lo service the area we arc presently com milled to and not ask lor volumes of additional "tonnage " I worked on the petition, and in talking to many people, everyone was concerned I got "three" people who wouldn't sign because they worked tor or had a relative who worked for the waste business To my knowledge, the only ones supporting the expansion are city management (the owners) and Ken Neil (the manager), one lady (at an earlier meeting) and one gentleman (at the high school meeting) If a vote had been taken of this committee months ago. it would have been the same as the vote taken last week. You could read this committee from the start It seems as though the whole thing was already settled and this committee and months of meetings were just a formality, so it looks good to the public One person on the committee. Jeff Mansfield, was very concerned over many of the findings of the subcommittees and felt they needed more work. He also was most concerned with lhe impact of this proposal on many other areas rxx dealt with al this time What will happen to O.J.? Hall of Fame foothall player O.J. Simpson wu arrested last week and charged with the murder of his wife and a man she was with. What do you think will happen to Simp­ son? What do y i think should happen to him? (616) 945-9554 Mstvtn Jacoba PresMtont Sis phon Jacoba Traaairw John Jacoba Yes PraaMJant Fradaric Jacoba Sac. alary • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (EMor) Elaine GUberl (Aiwtant Edtor) Nick Hoffman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frith Sharon Miler T L Stenzelbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • Classified ads accepted Mooday through Fnday 0 a m to 5 30 p m. Saturday 8 xm - Noon Scotl Ommen Denise Howell Jerry Johnson Phyllis Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year m Barry County $15 per year in aOaning counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: P.O Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Nashville: Zach Histed, Nashville: Tim Borner. Nashville: Chala Heilman. Hastings: Tonya Vickery, Hastings: "1 think he didn't do it. I think the media is saying too many things at otKe." “I say he'll get busted for murder. I think he should be sentenced lo "I think he'll probably be put to death. I think he should be." "I think he should be let off. I don't think he did it. Every couple has their fights." "I think they'll find him guilty, but he'll get off Chris Miller. death." really light." "He'll go to trial, but I don't know about him get­ ting off. It appears there isn't much doubt that he did it." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1994 — Page 5 Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH Constitutional amendment to limit government In I960 William Ropkc warned us in his book. "A Humane Economy." that in a democracy "The power of the state grows uncontrollably " More than 30 years later his words still bold true. As a percentage of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a measure of the size of the economy, federal spending has risen from 17.6% in 1965. to 22.3% m the current fiscal year. In 1978. Congress passed a law which stated that ouiays should not ex­ ceed 20% of GDP. and yet outlays have not been less than 22% since then, with the excep­ tion of 1979 when they were 20.7%. I have come to the conclusion that Congress is not capable, on its own. of bringing federal spending under control. Just as a dieter turns over control of his eating habits to the diet clinic because he knows he lacks the ability lo control his eating. Congress needs something that will constrain its enormous appetite for power over your life, liberty, and property. The government’s appetite for spending has not even been limited to the substantial growth in revenues that has occurred in the last twenty-five years. In 1969. the federal budget was in surplus by S3.2 billion. Little did we know that this would be the last surplus of the 20th century. Many taxpayers have seen nothing but deficits in their lifetimes. In 1982. the federal budget deficit reached SI00 billion for the first time m the nation's history. It has not been less than that since. The total debt of the United States in 1970. a debt accumulated through the War of 1812. a civil war. two world wars, the Korean and Vietnam wars, and the great depression, was $380 billion. The federal government will accumulate that much deb* in the next 18 months. But the primary problem is not the deficits They arc only the symptoms The real threat to our society is the size of the federal govern­ ment Trying to eliminate the deficit by rais­ ing taxes $200 billion per year would certainly not make us stronger economically And a re­ cent study shows that a $200 billion tax in­ crease might make the deficit Irrger rather than smaller because traditionally, for every dollar of increased federal revenues Congress increases spending by $1.59. The solution is a constitutional amendment that will limit the size of the federal government. Such an amendment would be the most important change in out government in this century . At the risk of offending official Washington. I am laying the groundwork for an amendment to the U.S Constitution pat­ terned after our own Headlec amendment to the Michigan Constitution. The Headlee amendment limits the -rowth in state govern­ ment to the growih in state income. It also precludes the state from avoiding this limit by mandating activities to local governments without paying for them My amendment would limit lhe growth of federal government spending to lhe level of national economic growth, and prohibit the federal government from mandating activities of the states unless it provides full funding for these mandates. This project will take careful planning. A constitutional amendment will require the support of two-thirds of both houses of Con­ gress and must be ratified by 3/4 of the state legislatures. This will not be easy. However, the unconstrained growth of government is so burdening our economy and is such a threat to our liberty that we must be successful. We can be successful if the American taxpayers stand up and say "Enough is enough!" Lake Odessa Fair begins Wednesday Lake Odessa s biggest week ot the ycai a.nves Wednesday, June 29 when Michigan's First Fair celebrates its 60th anniversary start­ ing at I p.m. with children's bike races, mid­ way madness and an antique tractor pull Exciting kickoff festivities begin at 10 a m on Thursday. June 30 when the annual Lake Odessa Fair Parade begins al the village Park on M-50 and proceeds toward the fairgrounds, located at the north edge of the village between Fourth Ave and Jordan Lake Ave. at Bonanza Road. Draft horses, bands, scout groups, area emergency services, floats and kids of all ages will sport their best costume or uniform for the event which will award prizes to the best in each category. Al the same time the parade steps off, mid­ way madness commences at the fair grounds, followed by harness racing at I p.m. and a reception for grand marshals Joan and Gerald Chorcly of Lake Odessa from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m Craft judging takes place at 3 p.m. and midway madness reconvenes from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m The evening grandstand show will be a lightweight horse pull. Dairy cattle judging begins the day on Friday at 9 a.m at the fairgrounds, followed by a youth horse show in the parking lol horse showing arena. Harness racing, beef & sheep judging and the midway begin at 1 p.m, and at 7:30 p.m. will be the Figure Eight Demolition Derby. A contest to challenge the skills of young /-4X Erickson was an Intense competitor In the Puff the Dragon Pedal Tractor Pull at last year's Lake Odessa Fair. The event returns Saturday, July 2 at 1 p.m. farmers will be the youth tractor driving con­ test which tops the day Saturday. July 2, fol­ lowed by harness racing at 1 p.m., midway madness from noon to 5 p.m . the ever popular Letters County Commissioners decent people To The Editor: FINANCIAL^ fumahedby Mark D. ChristenMn of Edward D. Jones & Co. Stock market volatility is not on the upswing Some investors avoid the stock market because they think it is too volatile. Daily fluctuations make them uncomfortable Stock market movement is unpredictable, but is the slock market more volatile today than in years past? No. according to a report by David L. Babson and Company, an inter­ national research and money management group. The report found that, through 1993, the annualized rate of monthly volatility for lhe Standard and Poor's 500 was about 5 percent — less than half the 40-ycar average of 11 percent In fact, when the study was made, monthly volatility was at a 75-year low. Media attention to unusual volatility typically centers on individual stocks. Drastic drops in a stock's market value are unsually caused by negative developments such as lower earnings, dividend cuts or unfavorable events at lhe company. Such short-term drops look dramatic, but they have little impact on the overall slock market individual stock volatility is common in ac­ tively traded markets. The more radical movements typically occur with smaller com­ pany stocks rather than large, blue-chip cor­ porations These smaller companies often represent popular "glamour" industries such as gambling casinos, computer software and biotechnology Such slocks often make major advances based mainly on trader speculation, which drives the market value far in excess of the company’s earning ability The Babson study reminds us that wc are in­ vesting in a market of stocks, not in a slock market. There will always be individual stocks that go contrary to the market and are more volatile than the market as a whole These isolated examples should not be confus­ ed with overall market direction During periods of prolonged advances or declines in the market, the study found that occasional high volatility overall typically returned to the 5 percent to 12 percent range In addition, the percentage of a market movement is much more important than the actual number of points. For example, from about 1965 through 1983. the Dow Jones In­ dustrial Average bounced between 5(X) and IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE, U.S. SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT. For a recorded message of current rate information, call 1-800-4US BOND * 1-800-487-2663 1000. A change of 50 points represented as much as 10 percent at that time, which is in the upper level of the historical volatility range. With the Dow Jones Industrial Average at 3800, a 50-point change would represent less than 2 percent. The market would have to move 380 points to register the same 10 per­ cent rate of volatility. Compare this to the bond market, which many people consider io be the more stable of the two security markets. A I percent change in interest rates can affect the market value of a long-term bond as much as 10 percent. Financial experts agree that volatility in the stock market has not increased. In fact, not only is volatility low today, but studies of the market's performance back to 1920 show no indication of a trend toward increased volatility. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last 'Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Close Change Company 55’/. -•/. AT&T 417. + ’/. Ameritech —1 52’/. Anheuser-Busch — 27. 47 Chrysler —3’/. Clark Equipment 61'/. -1’/. 20’/. CMS Energy + ’/. 40’/. Coca Cola -3’/. 66'/. Dow Chemical —7. 58 Exxon -’/. 14'/. Family Dollar -27. 58'/. Ford -1’/. 52 General Motors + 7. Great Lakes Bancorp 227> + ’/. 28’/. Hastings Mfg. — 3'/: 61'/. IBM —1 49’/. JCPenney + 7. 43’/. Johnson & Johnson + ’/. Kmart 16'/. + 27. 56’/. Kellogg Company —1 59’/. McDonald's —r/> 487. Sears + ’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 18'/. — 7. 15 Spartan Motors + 1 32’/. Upjohn + 9.60 Gold $393.70 + .19 5.57 Silver Dow Jones 3708.29 -106.54 Volume 295,000.000 On Friday, June 3. I heard John Gates (the ex-Barry County Planning and Zoning Direc­ tor who also served as volunteer director of the Barry County Animal Shelter) appeal the Barry County Board of Commissioners' deci­ sion to fire him for sexual harrassment and immoral conduct. John Gates and several people expounded on what a wonderful guy he is and the great job he did as the planning and zoning director. Gales, his wife Sandy and a handful of sup­ porters scream "corruption, cover up. secret meetings, liars, etc., at the County Commissioners. It sure looks like a smoke screen, in an ef­ fort to divert public attention away from the real issue - sexual harrassment. not job performance. John Gates knows that sexual harrassment is against the law, and that it cannot and will not be tolerated He also knows that it is a sen­ sitive issue and that the County Commis­ sioners have to handle it very discretely. John Gates was a professional criminal in­ vestigator for 25 years. He is well educated and loves to talk and write. He is an expert when he wants to set a smokescreen. Apparently he thinks he can dazzle the peo­ ple of Barry County with hr. brilliance. If not. he'll baffle you with rhetoric. John Gates was hired as an at will employee, meaning that he or the County Commissioners can terminate his employment at any time. Neither party has to give a reason for termination. So what's the big deal? In my opinion, the Commissioners that John Gates, his wife San­ dy and a handful of followers call liars, cor­ rupt, etc., are honest, decent, hard-working people. Like many from Barry County. I’ve known them for years and would trust them around my wife. family, " “ -friends ■ and• pocketbook. Need I say more? PUBLIC NOTICE Applications for deferment of Summer Taxes are available at the City Treasurer's Office in the City Hall. 102 South Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. Phone 945-2042 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. This notice is given In pursuant to PA 503-1982 Jane A. Bartow Hastings City Treasurer James A. Rice Rapid River. Mich. puff tractor pedal pull for ages 4-11 years at 1 p.m. and a speed and action horse who al 7:30 p.m. Taking place simultaneously Saturday, July 2 will be lhe town's 20th annual arts festival. Art in the Park in the village park on M-50. Shuttles between lhe events will be available. Back at the fairgrounds on Sunday will be a draft horse show at 10 a m. with lumess rac­ ing and the midway at I p.m. Ladies Day at 3 p.m and musical entertainment at 7:30 p.m with The Little Fiddlers and Country Homer Jones. Monday. July 4 brings with it children s games at 12:30 p.m. harness racing at 1 p.m. midway madness from noon to 5 p.m, a demo derby at 7:30 n.m. and fireworks at around 10 p.m lo close the 1994 fair Write us a... LETTER! The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrings, Ml 49058 HELP WANTED Legal Secretary Must be experienced with WordPerfect and Windows. (WP6.0 lor Windows preferred) Successful candidate will be skilled both on the telephone and personal contact Resume to Carol Jones Dwyer. JD 305 S Church St Hastings, Ml 49058 40% Off Starts June 20 You II find error vivir© on itnm the tfiwv. Sauck uf> now! Qu mlines are Incited. io hurry to: HELP WANTED Part-Time Sales Clerk Nights and weekends a must. Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply at any Citgo Station in Hastings. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held June 21. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOW OFFERING...New Film Processing FILM DEVELOPING ANY COLOR (C-41) FILM Developed & Printed HOW State St.. Hastings 945-9551 ESTATE AUCTION LOCATED: 700 East Mill St., Hastings, Ml. Saturday, June 25*11 AM Old Woines coot cupboard; antique kitchen cupboard: granite top kitchen table, oil lompi; old treadle sewing machine; lamp stand; Hull vase (nice); table lamps; amethyst vase, record cabinet; pressed glass bowl; several small stands; touch-pad microwave; bedding & towels; dinette set; double bed; misc. dishes; 3 single beds; misc. cookware & kitchen items; chest of drawers; oak dining table w/4 chairs; day bed; oak sideboard; metal kitchen cabinet; 3 pc. Birdseye maple bedroom set; kitchen stool; small couch; old radio cabinet; living room chairs; corner knick-knock shelf; sewing machine w/cobinet; sewing materials; dresser w/mirror; tools; 19.3 cu. ft. upright freezer; yard cart; Wards automatic washer; Words elec­ tric dryer; folding picnic table; gas grill: folding chairs; aluminum extension ladder; bench vise; 2 tank sprayers: electric drill; wood extension ladder, tree pruners; rotary mower; wheel barrow; dehumidifier; gas power hoe; boxes of misc. items: yard tools; conning jars; 2 metal storage racks; humidifier; baskets; knick knocks: Christmas decorations. 'Other miscellaneous Items not mentioned. ALL FILM SIZES 110. 126. 135 4 DISC 3%x5 (b Q QQ Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop AUCTIONEER’S NOTE: Some items to be sold in the house. Estate Of: LELIA SHERBINSKE Cosh or Negotiable Check. Selling by Number Must Register ' Show driver's license for I.D. COLOR PRINT ROLLS 12 • 24 or 36 EXPOSURE (4 DAYS ONLY) WED., THURS.. FRI. * SAT. I Brand’s Photographic '• 112 S. Jefferson. Hastings • 945-9719 --------------------------------- MICHIGAN CHICKS ONLY ------------ ■ Auctionetr: Gordon B. , W STS- 4LC77O5 A REALTY. ISC. p U1T1 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23, 1994 I ElnoraJ. Tobias| |Marian Louise Green| SARASOTA - Elnora J. Tobias. 64, of Sarasota. Ronda and formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday. June 11. 1994 in Sarasota Mrs. tobias was born on June?, 1930 in Ionia County, the daughter of John & Lillian (Hoop­ er) Holcomb. She attended Freeport Schools She was married to Kenneth Tobias June 17. 1949. Mrs. Tobias and her husband were engaged in dairy farming in the Hastings area for many yean. Later Mrs Tobias did private Home Nursing Care for several years. She has made her home in Sarasota, Florida since 1988. She was a member of Women of the Moose Mrs. Tobias was preceded in death by her busband, Kenneth Tobias in 1972; son, Kyle Tobias in 1983. She is survived by four sons. Chuck and Fay Tobias of Grand Rapids. Keith and Vernnie Tobias of Hastings. Kevin and Rua Tobias of Delton, and Kenny Tobias of Colorado; three daughters Brenda and Mike Altoft of Hastings. Bemadine and Ed Hall of Lake Odessa. Becky and Ross Walter of Sarasota, Honda; ten grandchildren; one great-grandchildren; sister and husband. Dorothy and Leo Loftus of Hast­ ings, sister and husband. Margie and Doug Thomas of Hint. Memorial services will be held Friday, June 24, at 11:00 a.m. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Steven Reid officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Make a Wish Foundation. DELTON - Marian Louise ’’DeHollander” Green. 70, formerly of Richland passed away Thursday. June 16. 1994 at the home of her daughter. Jackie Nieuwenhuis. Mrs. Green was bom May 6 1924 in Kala­ mazoo the daughter of William and Lillian (Smith) DeHollander. She married Jack E. Green February 18. 1955. Mrs. Green was employed for 32 years at the James River Corporation where she retired in 1981. She had lived most of her lifetime in the Richland area. Her hobbies included her family, cooking, corcheting, embroidering, knitting, dancing. Mrs. Green and her husband had spent sever­ al winter in Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Helen Gibbs in 1993. Mrs.Xjreen is survived by her husband. Jack, one daughter, Mrs. Robert Jackie Nieuwenhuis of Delton; one granddaughter, Mrs. Roy Kelly Jacobs of Delton; step grandchildren, Robby Nieuwenhuis, Steven Nieuwenhuis. Debbie Boulter. Lisa Golden; several great­ grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Ford of Richland, Evelyn Essar of Richland; several nieces and nephew. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 18, 1994 at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Burial at Prairie Home Cemetery, Richland. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Greater Kalamazoo. Envelopes are avialable at the funeral home. Wend services HASTINGS AREA BARRY CO. CHURCH O> CHRIST. Ml N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser Bibte Claaac* 10 a m . Ww ship II a.m . Evening Services 6 p m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minuter Phone 945-29M Bible Survey on video* m the home Free Bible Cor respondents Course ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jeffenon Father Charles Fuher. Pastor Saturday Maas 4 30 p m.. Sunday Masses 8:00 a m. and II IS a m . Confessions Saturday 4:00-4:30 p.m. INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, (mailing addrrt* - 1651 Mathuon Rd . Hasting*. MI49058) meeting al Thomas Jeffenon Hall, corner of Green and Jeffenon Minister. Jim Sandusky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Services - 9:30 a.m.. Bible School; 10:30 a m . Morning Worship; 6 00 p.m . Evening Worship; 7:00 p m Wednesday, tn home Bible study Call for location - 623-3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West Stale Road. Hasting*. Mich Jame* A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a. m.. classes for all age* Morrung Worship 10 45 a m. Nursery pro­ vided Sunday Evening Service, 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7.00 p.m are Rainbow* or J J Bible Quiz (age* 2 through 7 or first grade). Kid* Club or Junior Bible Quiz (age* 8-12), Youth Minutne* or Teen Bible Quiz (ages 13-19), Adult Bible Study ■ No age limit* HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 Rev Jun Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Cocant, choir directoi Sun­ day morning 9 45 a m . Sunday School. II .00 a. tn.. Morning Wor­ ship; 7:15 p.m.. Youth Fellowship. 6 00 pm. Evening Worship Nursery for all service*, transports non provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 00 p.m Wednesday CALVARY TEMPLE: CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hasting* Pastor Doug Davis. Phone 964-7765. pastor 945-4060 church Sunday School 1000 a m . Worship II 00 am . Evening Ser vice 6:00 p.m Wednesday Service — 7 00 p.m. Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd.. 8 mi. South. Pastor Brent Branham Phone 623-2285 Sunday School al 10 00 a m . Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m.. Evening Service at b. -00p.m.. Wednesday Prayer Bible 7 00 p.m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fuher. Past- r A mission of St. Rose Catu4ic Church. Hasting* Sunday Mass 9:30 a.m THORNAt'PLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Amen. Pastor Church office phone 948 2549 Sunday worship 8 30 a.m and 10 15 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service b 30 pm Youth group meet* Wednesday 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all service* Bring lhe whole family HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone number u 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center number is 945-2361 Saturday tervaxs are Sabbath School at 9:20 a m (for all age*, adults and children) and Wor­ ship Service at 11 00 a m Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 p.m Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street, u open to the public Mon­ day* and Wednesdays. 9 00-12:00 noon Donation* of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hour* If you are in need of clothing please call 945 2361 for an appointment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4887 Coats Grove Road Pastor Ben Her ring 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6:00-8:00 p.m the youths meet at the church, bring a rack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway Hasting*. Ml 49058 Pastor Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9:00 a m and 11 00 a m . Sunday School. 9:45 a m 4-H meet* Mondays. 6:30 pm to X(Ml pm Bible Study. Wednesday*. 5:15 p.m. at Dekxes Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd.. Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice. Call Mr Stephen Lewu at 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 94S-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor Janies R Barrett. Asst Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a.m . Classes for all age*. 1100 a.m. Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade; 6:00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awaits Club* TOD p.m.. Teens in Houseman Hall. 7 00 p m . Adult* Prayer meeting. 8 15 p.m . Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE N AZARENE. 1716 Nonh Brand way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 45 am Sunday School Hour. 11:00 a.m Morning Worship Service. 6 00 p m Even­ ing Serv ice. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Adult*. Teen* and Children The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAST1NQS SAVING* A LOAN, FA Hastings and Lak.) Odessa HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Eldon Grubb. Pastor. 374-1357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m - Bible Classes for all age*. 10:40 a m ■ Morning Worship. 6 p m • Evening Praise Thursday: ? Wp m - Bible Study. and yomh groups PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Rond. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnghi (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9:30 a.m .. Sunday School 1'00 a.m.. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer time Wednesdays. 7 00 p.m. " QUIMBY UNITED ME1HODIST CHURCH M-79 Wot. Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. June 26 8 00 A 10:00 Holy Com­ munion. 2 00-6:00 40th Wedd An mv Larsens. Thurvda*. June 23 I 00 Ruth Code. 6:30 Sofball. 8 00 AA Friday. June 24 - 11:30 Holy Comm/Lunch. Saturday. June 25 8:00 NA Monday. June 27 - 6 30 Softball Tuesday. June 28 - 6 30 Softball. 7 00 Day Camp Staff Training HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church street*. Philip I Brown. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Dir. of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Orgamst/MusK Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building with elevator to all floor* Broadcast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 am Summer Sunday Schedule Wor ship 9:30 a.m - includes "Summer Time Bible Time" with Bible Stones, crafts, games and music for kid* age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m Wednesday* Family CNurch Night - Prepared light meal 6:00 p.m . Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 6:30 p m (through the summer un­ til after Labor Day). Bible Study 6 45 pm. Activities for Kids 6 45 p.m . Firs' Wednesday of month is Girc Night for all age* Friday. June 24 - Swiss Steak Dinner and Mini-Bazaar • advance ticket sales for 2 dinner settings 5 to 6 p m and 6 to 7 p.m - Bazaar and Bake Sale 4 00 to 8 00 p.m Sunday. June 26 - Worship Speaker. Bryce Feighner. Fi*h Bowl Offering for Hunger. Confirmation Camp Overnne 7:00 p.m Sunday. July 3 • First Sunday for new pastor. Rev Bufford Coe and family Friday through Sunday. July 8. 9. 10 Family Camp A Canoe Tnp. Grayl­ ing Tuesday. July 12 - Hi-Nooner* Picnic. Fish Hatchery Park 12:00 noon Support Group* Narcotics Anonymous 12 noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8:00 pm Thursdays. Al-Anon 1230 p m Wednesdays. Co Dependence Anonymous 7.30 p.m Thursday*, and 9 00 a m Saturday* WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER 1952 N Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ••Prescriptions” — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. June 19 • 8:30 Special Session meeting with New Member* 9 30 and I1 00 Morning Worship Services Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service* over WBCH AM and FM. 10 30 Refreshment* and Fellowship in the Dining Room. 7 30 New Member* Class al the Manse - 1004 W Green Si Mon day - 9 (X) am Vacation Bible School bgems. 7:30 Trustee* meeting Wednesday — 7:30 Special presentation on lhe 1995 Holy Land Tnp by Willard Curtis and Kent Keller Slide presentation and Mideastem cuisine Fnday — 12 30 Vacation Bible School ending program in Sanctuary I____ George E. Roe_________ BEDFORD TOWNSHIP - George E. Roe. 66, of Bedford Township passed away June 18. 1994 at, TEM Athens Community Hospital. He was bom September 13. 1927 in Batlie Creek the son of Daniel J. Roe and Mabel Constance (Hughey) Roe He attended schools in Battle Creek, Hast­ ings and Nashville. He served in the United Stales Navy from January 1945 to October 1946, receiving a World War II Victory Medal. Mr. Roe married Anna Ruth (Fugate) Roe on October 25, 1947 in Bryan, Olio. He was a Semi Truck Driver for National Food Stores for 26 years. Then worked ai Tuck­ er Freight Lines as a Semi Truck Driver for eight years. Retired in 1983. Mr. Roe belonged to the Teamsters Union for 36 years. (Local 7 <t Local 34). Former member of American Legion, Climax Post. Member of two Country Bands; Country Gent­ leman & The Cherokee Cowboys - having had a radio program in Hastings in 1958 with the Cherokee Boys. He loved country music, played the guitar and base guitar, fishing and restoring old cars. He was proceeded in death by his parents; Daniel J. Roe and Mabel Constance (Hughey) Roe; infant son; George Eugene Roe Jr.; four brothers, Kenneth E. Roe, Melvin W. Roc, Edward C. Roe and Richard F. Roe; three sisters, Anna L. Roe, Alma L. Roe and an infant sister. He is survived by his wife, Anna Ruth (Fugate) Roe of Battle Creek; a son, David L Roe of Augusta; daughter Carolyn K. Newber­ ry of Battle Creek; four grandchildren; brother, Daniel Glenn Roe of Mojave, California; and two sisters, Helen L. Smith of Lakeland, Rorida and Mary E. Wheeler of Parma Heights. Ohio. Visitation will be held Thursday 2-4 & 6-8 p.m. at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service Inc., 223 North Bedford Road, Battle Creek. Funeral services will be Friday, June 24, at 1:00 p.m. at Bachman Hebble Funeral Chapel with Reverend Ray L. Talmage officiating. Burial in the Reese Cemetery, Springfield, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe TB & Emphysema Association. |Glen Morris Wilson| NASHVILLE - Glen Morris Wilson, 79, of Nashville and formerly of Vermontville and McAllen, Texas, passed away Friday, June 17, 1994 at his son’s residence. He was born February 1,1915 in Detroit lhe son of Forrest and Iva (Handerson) Wilson. Mr. Wilson graduated from Vermontville High School in 1932 and married Margaret Thompson on June 15,1935 at lhe home of her parents in Vermontville. He owned the Lumber Yard in Vermontvil­ le. He was a farmer and he owned and operated a T.V. and Radio Repair Shop and retired from Michigan National Bank. Mr. Wilson was involved in many communi­ ty organizations, including the Vermontville Congregational Church, Masonic Lodge in Vermontville and Nashville and the Vermont­ ville Fire Department. He was an avid bridge player. He was proceeded in death by his wife, Margaret, November 1 5, 1992; and a sister, Barbara Wileden. He is survived by his son. Earl and his wife, Lorna of Nashville; grandson. Bill and his wife Becky of Nashville; three very special great grandchildren, Kelly Lee, Max William and Katelyn Rae. Respecting his wishes Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held Wednesday, June 22 at 1:30 p.m. at the Vermontville Congregational Church with Reverend Susan Trowbridge and Nashville Masonic Lodge officiating. Burial will be in the Woodlawn Cemetery, Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or Nashville Fire Department. Arrangements vero made by the Maple Valley Chapel. Theron ‘Red’ Maurer PACIFICA, California- Theron A. ’Red’ Maurer, 43. passed away May 28, in Pacifica after a single-car-accident He was born November 9, 1950 in San Francisco. The lifelong Bay Area resident worked as a warehouse dispatcher for Diamond Freight and also owned his own business. Bayport Truck­ ing, for three years. Mr. Maurer was a member of the Catholic Church, attended the Verdi Club in San Fran­ cisco and was a member of a bowling team in Burlingame. He loved people. He is survived by nis children, Treena Rodri­ guez of Galt. California; and Dustin and Heid; Maurer cf New Hampshire; his mother, Edith M. Maurer of Galt, California; a brother, Stephen A. Maurer of Niceville, Florida; a sister, Rebecca E. Maurer of Portland, Oregon; his former spouse, Rhonda Brailey-Maurer ot New Hampshire; and a grandchild, Monica Rodriguez of Galt California. The memorial service is 6-8 p.m. Wednes­ day at the Park Pacifica Recreation Room, 700 Palmetto Drive, in Pacifica. Committal will be at Crestview Cemetery in Yerrington, Nevada. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Ben Salas Funeral Home. Clancy W. Tift I___ BRADENTON - Clancy W Tift. 87, of Bradenton passed away June 15.1994 al Mana­ tee Memorial Hospital He was born October 25,1906 in Kalamazoo City, Michigan. Mr. Tift was employed as a Tool and Die Maker. Mv/ing to Bradenton in 1987, He was a member of Nonhside Baptist Church in Ruskin. He is survived by his sister, Etoral Castelem of Hastings. Services were held June 20 at the Chapel at Mansion Memorial Park Cemetery, Ellenton, Florida, the Reverend Delbert M. Burnett offi­ ciating. Entombment at Mansion Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Mana sot a Memorial Funeral Home. |_______ Grace M. Marisch NASHVILLE - Grace M. Mansch, 75, of Nashville passed away Saturday, June 18,1994 at Pennock Hospital. She was born October 4, 1918 m Dale, North Dakota the daughter of Albert and Margaret (Ryckman) Seymour. She attended school in North Dakota and married Leo Marish on February 24, 1951 in Battle Creek. Grace worked for Kellogg’s Corporation in Bartle Creek for ten yean in Quality Control She was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church and Women's Society of the Church. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, read­ ing, music, attending her childrens school athletics, her cal “Fuzzy" and she was always there for people. She was proceeded in death by her parents, two sisters, Elizabeth Seymour and Dorothy Stoffel; two brothers, Albert and Floyd Seymour. She is survived by her husband, Leo; child­ ren, Twilla (Jerry) Marisch Gibbons of Dowl­ ing, Grayson (Tanya) Marisch of Holt. Cindy (Emmett) Marisch Rigsbee of Alexandria, Virginia. Sharon (Stephen) Marisch Jury of St. Johns; seven grandchildren; one great grand­ daughter, sister, Irene Vander Vorste of Stur­ gis, South Dakota; brothers. Bill Seymour of Bellevue and Harold Seymour of Pollock. South Dakota. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 21, at 2:00 p.m. at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend Ken Vaught officiating. Burial in the Kalamo Cemetery, K ala mo Township, Eaton County. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe Nashville United Methodist Church or the Heart Association. Arrangements were made by lhe Maple Valley Chapel. Philip Elmer Schrenk j LAKE ODESSA - Philip Elmer Schrenk. 84. of West Tupper Lake Road, Lake Odessa passed away Monday, June 20, 1994 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1909 in Mansfield, Ohio, lhe son of Henry and Edith (Kissling) Schrenk. He attended school in Ohio and was married to Delila Wingeier, January 1, 1937 in Alto. They lived in Chicago before moving to the Lake Odessa area in 1943, where he fanned and was a minister in the Apostolic Christian Church for 35 years, retiring in 1989. The last 18 years he spent the winters in Zapala. Texas. Mr. Schrenk was proceeded in death by his parents; three brothers, Henry, Raymond and Reuben and one sister, Helen; one great grand­ daughter, Melissa Pardo. Surviving are his wife Delila; three sons, Richard Schrenk of New Haven, Indiana, Thomas Schrenk of Athens, Alabama and Duane Schrenk of Lake Odessa; one daughter, Linda May Koehl of Grand Rapids; thirteen grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; one brother, John Schrenk of Elgin, Illinois; two sisters, Frances Schrenk of Fairbury, Illinois and Martha Grivet of Chicago. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday. June 23, at the Apostolic Christian Church. 7157 Wingeier Avenue, Alto. Offi­ ciating will be Aaron Steffen, Bill Gerst, Carroll Gerber, Haward Plainer and Curt Heimer. Interment will be in lhe Bowne Menncnite Cemetery. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Planning a... GARAGE SALE? Cover the weekend with your ad in The BANNER Call 945-9554. Carl L. Tobias Sr. NASHVILLE - Carl L. Tobias Sr., 58, of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, June 15. 1994 at Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born September 29, 1935 in Hastings the son of Earl and Clarie (Fisher) Tobias He graduated from Hastings High School in 1954. Mr. Tobias married Geraldine Smith on August 13, 1959 in Hastings He was a pans inspector for General Motors Corporation in Lansing and retired after 33 years of service Mr Tobias was the groundskeeper for Charlton Park in Barry County and served on their Advisory Board for Volunteers and belonged to lhe Charlton Park Steam Cub. He served on the Nashville Village Council for ten years, the Village Planning Commission, was chairman for the Village Zoning Board, and was the Village Transfer/Recychng Board Chairman. When he was younger he played roller hock­ ey and won awards fo' 4-H He enjoyed bowl­ ing, auctions, flower gardening, woodcrafting, caning chairs and was a member of the Hast­ ings Baptist Church. Mr. Tobias was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Jane Tobias; and his father, Earl Tobias He is survived by his wife, Geraldine; daughter, Laurie Tobias of Grand Rapids; sons, Carl Tobias Jr of Pinckney. Brice Tobias of Ypsilanti, and Carmen Tobias of Hickory Corners, grandchildren. David Adam Tobias and Mellissa Lynn Tobias; mother, Cane Tobias of Nashville; and sister Gertrude Tobias of Nashville. Private graveside services were held Thurs­ day at Banyville Cemetery, Nashville with Chaplain Ridiard Genther officiating. Burial Barryville Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contribuuoos may be made to the Charlton Park Steam Club or Heart Association Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. |Richard H. Penny | HAS I INGS - Richard H. Denny, 67, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday. June 21. 1994 at Blodgett Memorial Hospital, Grand Rapids, after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born on June 17,1927 in Hastings to Floyd (Mike) and Dorothy (Loveland) Denny. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings High School. He married Genevieve B Moore cn Decem­ ber 27. 1952. Mr. Denny served in lhe United States Navy from 1945 to 1946 and the United States Army from 1949 to 1952. He retired in 1989 from the E. W. Bliss Company after 34 years. Mr. Denny was a member of the Hickory Comen American Legion, St Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He enjoyed working with wood and gardening. He was preccedcd in death by a brother, Jack in 1963; brother-in-law Vernon DeWitt in 1971 and a brother-in-law James Duff. He is survived by his wife, Genevieve of Hastings; four daughters, Mrs. Chester (Barba­ ra) Cramer of Delton, Mrs. Mike (Cynthia) Smith, Mrs. Steve (Diane) Brown, both of Hastings, Laurie Denny and friend Lance Lange of Lansing; eight grandchildren; seven sisters, Mrs. Arnold (Lucille) Endsley of Hick­ ory Corners, Mrs. Oliver (Joyce) Boulter of Hastings, Mrs. Kate DeWitt of Ionia, Mrs. Harold (Marion) Maurer of Olivet, Mrs. Clif­ ford (Jeanette) Hummell of Greenville and Mrs Delbert (Sandy) Thurlow of Sheridan; one brother, Robert and wife Vivian of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, June 23 from 6-9p.m. at Ginbach Funeral Home, prayer service will be at 6:00p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St Rose of Lima Church on Friday, June 24, at 11:00a.m.. with Father Thomas Boufford officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, or Barry County Hospice. James Morr AUBURNDALE. FLORIDA - Mr. James Walter Morr. 76, of Auburndale, Florida, formerly of Hastings, passed away Saturday, June 11, 1994 at Winter Haren Hospital. Mr. More was bora in Albion, Indiana on May 10. 1918, he came to Auburndale, Florida from Hastings, in 1986. He was the owner and operator of a credit bureau. He was a member of Blue Lodge No.50 FA AM in Hastings and a member of the Sala­ din Shrine Temple in Grand Rapids. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Auburndale. He is survived by his wife, Wilma Irene (Peg) Mott of Auburndale, Florida; sons, Char­ les Morr of Orlando, Edward J. Morr of Grand Rapids, and James Morr Jr. of Zephyrhills; half-brothers. Jerry Morr and Justin Morr both of Albion, Chuck Edwards of Spencer Indiana, and Bob Morr of Ashtabula, Ohio; half-sisters, Barbara Trowbndge of Syracuse, Indiana, Betty Locke and Shirley Weimer both of Albion; four grandchildren; and three great­ grandchildren. Funeral arrangements were made by Kersey Funeral Home, Auburndale, Florida. Do you have friends and family who have moved away...who you need to provide a gift? Give them NEWS FROM HOME with a subscription to The Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554. �lhe Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 23. 1994 — Page 7 (Woodland NEWS Social News... by Joyce F. Weinbrecht. Guest Reporter Bible Schools were being held this week. June 20 - June 24. at Lakewood Methodist Church. Zion Lutheran Church and Woodgrove Pansh Lakewood Methodist Church will have an ice cream social on the closing day. Friday . June 24 Fred and Gretchen Slater celebrated their 29th wedding anniversary on June. 1965 The Barry County historical Society elected officers at the annual picnic June 16 at Charlton Park Michael Hook was returned as president. Jane Barlow as vice president. Dons Greenfield is secretary again, and Diana Phillips was relumed as treasurer Bar bara Schondelmeyer was elected archivist Joyce Weinbrecht and Agnes McPharlin were returned lo the Board of Trustees Sara Feldbauer was elected to fill the third open poution. The program was presented by Sara Feldbauer and Diane Smith They described the process of inventory ing several collections and explained the methods of cleaning and stonng collections They also acted as the hostesses, serving hot dogs and hamburgers to the hungry crowd. A reminder that the Geiger Country Hix: Do**n will be held Friday. June 24. at the Hastings grad earns her master’s degree Lake Odessa Community Center A full meal will be served from 6 to 8 p.m with roast pork and the fixings, including homemade pies The pnee is $10 per person or $25 for lhe enure family There will be country line dancing The Lions Club still has tickets for sale for its annual steak dinner, which will be held Ju­ ly 16 Tickets are limited to 200 for this event If any of you tried to reach me last weekend. June *1 and 12. and couldn't get through on my line. I apologize and have an excuse I did pay the phone bill On Saturday I chose to move some flowers in the yard I thought it was pretty hard digging in a couple of spots, but there were a lot of tree roots, so I kept digging When the phone company repairman came, he examined my diggings and came up with the ends of the phone line which I had managed to cut in two places He soon spliced it and got me back in business, but I felt I might have missed some of your calls, as it was out most of Saturday and Sunday Chaplain (Maj.) Dennis Eugene Demond. son of Margaret Demond and the late Howard Demond. received word that he is on lhe pro­ motion list released during the week of June 16. that he will be promoted to lieutenant col­ onel this fall On June 4. Paul Bursley. grandson of Lillian Barry Vandecar, married Thim Hakzongsa. who is from Thailand, at the Im­ maculate Heart of Mary Church in Lansing This past weekend, on Jun. 18. the couple repeated their vows in a Buddhist ceremony performed by the bride's father The ceremony and the reception following it were Silverleaves-Struin united in marriage Pomeroy-Philapy speak wedding vows Elizabeth Jay Pomeroy and Edwin Paul Philapy were married on May 21. 1994 The ceremony took place at the Church of God of the Prophecy in Kalamazoo with the Rev Jessie Bene officiating The bode is the daughter of Cynthia Pomeroy of Delton and the late Clarence Dean Pomeroy The groom is the son of Wan da Philapy of Delton and Jack Philapy of Kalamazoo Matron of honor was Eva Burleson, sister of the bride Maid of honor was Angela Haitz. a friend Bridesmaids were Angela Tarkkanen. a sister of the groom The flower girl was Nicole Bradford, the daughter of fnends Scott Bradford and Kathy Landreville Besi man was Scon Stafford, a friend Groomsmen were John Phares, a friend and Paul Tarkkanen. a brother-in-law of the groom The ring bearer was Bryon Philapy. wn of the bride and groom The bride was given away by her maternal grandfather. Donald O’Leary Jeff Pomeroy, a brother of the bride, and Kevin Graham, a friend, served as ushers The reception followed at the VFW Post in Delton Brooke Philapy attended the guest txxik and Miranda Bntton attended the gift Both arc nieces of the groom Caroline Bntton. a sister of lhe groom, cut the cake Betsey is a 1993 graduate of Delton Kellogg and works at Meyers on Gull Road Eddie is a 1992 graduate of Delton Kellogg and is employed by Modennistk in Richland The couple will reside in Delton for the present Our thanks to those w bo shared our day and a special thanks to Alicia. Vai. Jeffrey. Thomas. Jim. and all those who pitched in the help that day. Marian M Silverleaves and William K. Strum, both of Kalamazoo. Michigan, were married May 21. 1994 at Baseline United Methodist Church Rev Momc Walworth officiating. She is the daughter of Donald and Nancy Hook of Las Vegas. Nevada. He is die son of Kenneth and Margie Simin of Battle Creek. Mich. Matron of honor and best man were Jennie Artz and Samuel S. Wiley. Bridesmaids were Christine Otto, niece of the groom. Janet Moon and Ruth Goheen. sisters of the groom Groomsmen were Steve Orlowski. Robert Cline and Alan Kley nenberg. The ushers were Terry Jackson, nephews Tim Moon and Ryan Moon. Steven Townsend, from Towanda. Il­ linois. the groom's youngest nephew. helped light the candles Michael and Carol Townsend were honored al the reception w uh a cake and dance as May 21st was their 18th wedding anniversary They arc lhe groom's sister and brother-in­ law The bride graduated from Grand Ixdge High School. Presently attending Kalamazoo Valley Community College majoring in math and accounting. She is employed by Kalamazoo Valley Community College as a math tutor The groom is a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School A 1986 graduate of Northwood University. Midland. Mich with a degree in business administration and economics Attended Daverport College stu­ dying accounting Employed by First of America Bank Corporation as a financial analyst They honeymooned in Fort Collins. Col­ orado. touring the U.S. Air Force Academy. Estes Park and surrounding mountain-., and fished for trout. The couple give special thanks to Judy Bishop for her labor of love in making the bride's and bridesmaids' bouquets plus all the decorations for the church and reception Bill and Marian are making their home in Kalamazoo. Mich. MARRIAGE LICENSES Walliczeks to mark 60th anniversary The children and families of Mr and Mrs Rudolf Walliczek would like to extend con gratulanons on their 60th wedding anniver vary Rudolf Walliczek and Hertha Kreibohm were married June 23rd. 1934 in Hamburg. Germany John Benjamin Madden. Shelbyville and Angela M Pride. Shelbyville Daniel William Tessin. Delton and Ten Lee Weese. Delton Gary Thomas Gorman. Eaton Rapids and Apnl Marie Manning. Bellevue Dan Ray Bitgood. Nashville. Mich, and Katherine Michelle Fletcher. Nashville, Mich Juan Antonio Berrones. Hastings and Diane Michelle Jarman. Hastings Paul Brian Adnanson. Battle Creek and Kelly Jo Hickey. Nashville. Mich Jack Richard Boger. Clarksville and Krista Louise Lowell. Freeport David Arnoldo Hurtado. Freeport and Michelle Mane Newton. Freeport Douglas Nelson Healy. Hastings and Jean­ nette Patrice Roy. Hastings. Roderick Jonn Meeuwsen. Plainwell and Denette Ann Deboer. Plainwell William Jeffrey Livermore. Lake Odessa and Teresa Anne Sible. Lake Odessa John Michael Unger. Indianapolis. Ind and Encka Lee Scrontz. Battle Creek held in the VFW Hall in DeWitt The ceremony, about I Ms hours long, was in the bride's language She wore a gold cm broidered skirt with a matching lop. and a gold hand around her head Her hair was in top of her head in a twist held m place w ith a flower ornament She wore a scrape <»1 white with golden threads interlaced through it. over her shoulders, fastened ai her right shoulder Bridegroom Paul also wore a scrape of red white and blue The food was Laosian. including egg rolls, highly seasoned meat entrees and vegetable Fruit salad was served from watermelon bowls cut into the figures of swans and made a very pretty table Music for the reception was oriental in flavor Attending lhe wedding was Paul's grand mother. Lillian Vandecar. his great aunt. Beatrice Barry Rogers, and his aunts and uncles. David and Karen Bursley. Bob and Gretchen Bursley Marge Bursley. his step­ grandmother and her daughters Susie Bursley . Annie and Jodi Scott also attended Mr and Mrs. Howard Erhsman. Paul's maternal grandparents, and his Aunt Connie from Arizona came to Michigan to attend the event All of the guests received a delicate corsage or boutonniere to wear It gave Thim's family and Paul's family a chance to share the two cultures, which the marriage of their children have brought together Cathy Lucas will be out of town for one more week. If you wish to have an item in­ cluded in the Woodland News, call me at 945-5471 before 9 a.m. or after 6 p m. I will try not to cut the phone line in two again • • Homeowners • Cash Feet • • Free Qualifying Appointment Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER Amy L. Gibson Amy L. Gibson, a 1988 Hastings High School graduate and a 1992 graduate of Grand Rapids Baptist College and Seminary, will receive her master of arts degree in blind and low vision rehabilitation teaching from Western Michigan University Saturday. June 25. Gibson has completed the required course work and is serving a 15-week internship at Edward Hines Jr, VA Hospital in Chicago There are only four major VA blind centers in the Department of Veteran Affairs. Hines Hospital is home to the Central Blind Rehabilitation Center, which serves 15 states and is known for its well-rounded program consisting of orientation and mobility, living and manual skills and a low vision clinic. After her internship. Gibson plans to serve West Michigan in a pilot program for people with developmental disabilities and visual impairments Fnends and family are invited to honor her for her accomplishments at an open house Sunday. June 26. from 2 to 5 p.m at Houseman Hall at First Baptist Church. 309 E. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings. Red Cross announces new emergency number The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross has announced a new emergency telephone number for families of those serv­ ing in the military. The new toll-free, nationwide number is 1-800-613-2026. "No more long-distance numbers for you and your family member who is in the military.” said local Red Cross Director Karen Despres. "Be sure to give them this number the next time you talk to them or write." Despres said that when families need to contact a service person, communication is handled faster if they remember to include name. rank, complete military address and social security number "If we can give our other contacts in the Red Cross all of this information, you service member can be located much more quickly. " she added For further information, call the local chapter of the Red Cross at 945-3122 < Shawn and Colin Wolf I* \i are proud to announce their mom HELP WANTED 7 Debra (Bowerman) Wolf > Organization seeking Individual to provide contractural custodial services for mid­ size professional office building. Suc­ cessful applicant to provide full range of services including, cleaning, lawnmowing, sidewalk snow removal and general building interior-exterior maintenance. In­ dividual must have flexible schedule to facilitate prompt removal of snow from pedestrian areas. Individual must be bon­ dable and able to obtain a security clearance. References are required. Please resond to ad #293 The Banner P.O. Box B, Hastings, Ml 49058 yaduated from college passed state boards and is a registered nurse To celebrate this happy occasion the boys will help their grandparents Fred & Pat Bowerman host a Pig Roast Family & Fnends are tnvtted io join them June to 26th 12 lo 6 p m al 7215 Loop Rd j by Catherine Lucas and become a well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 Greeting cards you can make in our store... in minutes. W' Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St., Hastings • 945-9551 Open Mon.-Thurs. 9-7; Fri. 9-8; Sat. 9-5:30 BUDGET HEARING The City of Hastings will hold a public hearing at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 1994 in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 102 S. Broad­ way, Hastings, Michigan tor the purpose of hearing written or oral com­ ment from the public concerning the proposed annual budget for the fiscal year 1994 as summarized below All interested citizens, groups, senior citizens and organizations representing the interest of senior citizens are encouraged to attend and to submit comments. Summary of Proposed 1994 Budget - CITY OF HASTINGS REVENUES SOURCE Property Taxes1,606,334 Users Fees147,290 Miscellaneous105,530 Trans to Other Funds 1,002 Licenses and Permits500 Rents and Royalties9,300 Income from Other Governments1.183,344 Fines and Forfeitures 33,600 Interest on Investments . .25,402 TOTAL3,112,302 EXPENDITURES ACTIVITY Police745.458 Fire314,666 Streets882,071 Library Parks112,257 Parking District29,800 General Admission . .861,082 TOTAL3,112.302 166,968 A copy of this information, the entire proposed budget and additional background materials are available for public inspection from 8:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. weekdays at the office of the City Clerk, City hall, Hastings, Michigan. SHARON VICKERY, Hastings CHy Clsrk �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1994 Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE Mortgog* Sal* — D*1ouli having been mod* «n th* ••rm* and condition* ol o c*rtain mortgog* mode by DANIEL R MIDDLEBOS and DEBRA J WHITNEY a tingl* man and a ungl* woman of 1602 Pm*dal*. Halting* Ml 49058 Mortgagor* to th* GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOClA TION a* aittgn** of FIDELITY GUARANTEE MOR TGAGE CORPORATION c o GE CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION serving agent for th* GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgage* dot*d th* 27th day of August 1991 and r*cord*d in th* offic* of th* R*gitt*r of D«*d* for th* County of Barry and Stat* ol Michigan, on th* 6th day of S*pt*mb*r 199) in Lib*r 522 of Borry County Records on pog* 821 on which mortgog* th*r* is c'nim*d to b* du* at tn* date of thi* notic* for principal and interest th* »um of Forty-four Thousand Fiv*-Hundr*d Tw*nty-on* and 47 100 ($44 521 47 /. And no Suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt lecured by *oid mor­ tgage or any port thereof Now therefor*, by vir­ tu* of th* power of tai* contained in said mor tgog* and pursuant to th* statute of th* Slat* of Michigan in such cos* mod* and provided, notice is h*r*by given that on th* 5th day of Aug.. 1994 ot 10 00 o'clock a.m. Local Tim*, said mo.tgog* will b* foreclosed by a sole at pub«c auction. to th* highest bidder, at th* east door entrance of the Court Hous* in Hosting*. Michigan (that being th* building where th* Circuit Court for th* Borry is h*ld). of thri pram's** described in said mortgage or so much thereof as may b* necessary to pay th* amount du* a* aforesaid, on said mortgog* with interest th*r*on ot $13.97 p*r dtem and all legal cost*. Charges and expenses including th* at­ torney fees allowed by low. and also any lum or sum* which may be paid by th* undersigned necessary to protect it* interest in tho premises Which said premises ore described a* follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Halting*. County of Borry. and State of Michigan, and described a* follows, to wit: Lot *15. Pine Hoven Estate*. Port of Northeast 1/4 Section 6. Town 3 North. Rang* 9 West Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan, together with the Double-Wide located thereon which has an address of 1602 Pinedale Hosting* Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sal*, th* property may be redeemed except that in the event that th* property is determined to b* abandoned pursuant lo MCLA 600.3241a. th* property .-nay be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sale Doted 6-7-94 GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a* assignee of FIDELITY GUARANTIEE MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION c o CE CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. MORTGAGEE JOSEPH J FABRIZIO (PI3266) Attorney of Mortgage* 1520 North Woodword Av* Suite 106 Bloomfield Hilfs. Ml 48304 (810)642-1012 (7/II) Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. BARRY TOWNSHIP Regular Meeting June 7, 1M4 M**tmg called to ord*r at 7 30 p m Moy minutes approved as mailed Treasurer * report accepted a* presented Set agendo a* amended LifvCor* hov* ambulance in or*o 10 hrs doily Approved Sp Assessment package for computer Appointed JoAnn Vorbel to Delton Library Board Approved easement lo Consumer* lor power to well* Rejected all bids lor addition to office Approved bill* in the amount of $54 278 41 plus payrolls Meeting adjourned of 9 30 p m Asserted to by Lois Bromley Clerk William B Wooer Supervisor (6-23) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE ■ ~ , — -J , rx v . irmepeno*Tit ■ roustc File No 94-21402 IE Estate of HAROLD J SMITH Social Security Nc 366-07 7267 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS vour interest in the estate may be barred or af fee ted by the following The decedent, whose last known address was 989 Chorlton Drive Nashville Michigan 49073 died March II. 1994 An instrument dated August 6. 19®2 ha* been admitted os the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Ardis Baod 9285 W State Rood 120. P.O Box 332, Orland. Indiana 46776. or to both the independent personal representative and the Borry County Probate Court Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of thi* notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to the person* entitled to it. David H Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945 9585 (6-23) STATE OF MICHIGAN PROBATE COURT COUNTY OF BARRY CLAIMS NOTICE l.|4,i,-- 4-----* < wM^^ms^esss rrwi* File No. 94-21344-IE Estate of FORD A BROWER. Social Security No. 373-20-8430 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by the following: The decedent. whose Iasi known address was 12514 Pork Drive Wayland, M.ch.gan 49348 died Feb. 15. 1994. An instrument dated Sept. 10. 1974 has been admitted a* the will of the deceased Creditors of the deceased ore notified that all claims against lhe estate will be forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Barry Brower. C/O David H. Tripp. 206 South Broadway Hastings. Michigan 49058. or to both the independent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned and distributed to th* persons entitled to it. David H Tripp (P29290) 206 South Broodway Hastings. Ml 49058 (616)945-9585 (6-23) PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of ADOPTION of ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIE VILLE, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following is an Ordinance, being Ordinance No 86. which was adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at its meeting held on June 8. 1994 PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 86 AMENDMENT TO PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE Adopted: June 8. 1994 Effective: Immediately Upon Publication An Ordinance to amend the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance by the amendment of portions of Section 4.19.C thereof pertaining to home occupation uses; by the repeal of Section 4.4 thereof pertaining to the moving of buildings; by the repeal of Section 4.5 thereof pertaining to the razing of buildings; by the repeal of Section 4.26 thereof pertaining to the repair and cleanup of damaged or destroyed buildings; by the repeal of all Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. ORDAINS: SECTION I AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION 4.19.C.3 Section 4.19 C.3. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 3. The home occupation must be owned and operated by the person or persons residing in the dwelling on the premises; provided, however, the Planning Commission shall have the authority to permit additional subordinate assistants who do not so reside within such dwelling where the same would not materially impair the residential character of the neighborhood or cause traffic congestion or parking problems. In no event, however, shall such additional assistants ' Ann Landers Computer courtships hazardous Dear Ann lumders: I d like to speak in defense of the computer buff who had a thing going with a girl who. unbeknownst to him. turned out lo be 12 years old Most networks have what is called a "profile" of users - a brief description in­ cluding your real name, location, sex. age. hobbies and so on. People lie a lot Surpris­ ing? Heck, no Every woman on a computer line describes herself as Cindy Crawfoid. and every guy is Tom Cruise Women lie about their marital status, weight, age and occupation. And get this. Ann. some women are actually guys. When I "talk" with a woman on-line. 1 have no idea what she looks like or how old she is other than what she tells me. Sometimes. 1 can determine if she is underage by her use of language, but not always. The best thing about a computer "relation­ ship" is if one or the other doesn't choose to continue, all he or she has to do is push a but­ ton. In the meantime, it's great fun. - Larry in Monterev, Calif. Dear Larry: You’ve made a good case in defense of the computer junkie who was on­ line with the 12-year-old girl It's good to remember that strangers always put on their best face when they are trying to make a good impression. Beware Mom does number Dear Ann Landers: My wife’s mother is making our marriage a living hell She is very domineering and tough as an old boot. Her oldest daughter was abandoned by her hus­ band sevcaJ years ago and went to stay with Mama. Her only son is a wimp who can’t hold a job and lives off his mother. My wife. “Terry." was determined to get away from her depressing family She put herself through college and left home as soon as she could. We are both now professionals, and our joint income is considerable. We own a big. lovely house. A few years ago. my mother-in-law came to live with us. She started pressuring Terry to take in her wimpy son as well as her other daughter’s family. 1 said. "Absolutely not " Mama was so angry that she threatened to move out. I told her. "Go ahead." She in­ formed Terry that if I forced her out. she would consider both of us "dead " Well. Mama did indeed move out and is slaying with her son. She refuses to take any calls from Terry but continues to cash the monthly check she sends. Terry also sends money to her brother and sister every month. None of them has ever said. "Thank you." Al! this has been very painful for my wife. She thinks I am responsible for the estrange­ ment. and we’ve been fighting about it. We went to a counselor who told Terry to stop sending money to her mother and siblings, but she refuses to follow that advize. We are supporting two sons tn college, and I resent all this in-law subsidizing. What do you suggest'’ - Cerritos, Calif. Dear Cerritos: I suggest thai you and Terry continue counseling because it appears that her mother has succeeded in driving a wedge between you two. It's OK to help Terry’s mother financially, but don’t allow her to ruin your marriage. Your wife needs to cut loose from her family without feeling guilty. It sounds as if her mother really did a number on her Car part of family Dear Ann Landers: I so enjoyed those let­ ters from folks who couldn't pan with their beloved cars. Can you stand one more? In 1950. my father bought a new Deluxe Chevrolet sedin. We had some wonderful exceed three in number. SECTION II AMENDMENT OF SUBSECTION 4.1B.C.4 Section 4.19.C.4. of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended to read as follows: 4 No occupation shall be conducted upon or from the premises which would constitute a nuisance or annoyance to adjoining residents by reason of noise, smoke, odor, electrical disturbance, traffic, parking, or lighting SECTION III ADDITION OF SUBSECTIONS TO SECTION 4.19.C. 3. Section 4.19.C of the Prairieville Township Zoning Ordinance is hereby amended by the addition of the following subsections: 9. No article or service shall be sold or offered for sale on the premises except as is produced on the premises by the home occupation or Is clearly incidental and directly related to the principal activity constituting the home occupation 10 The home occupation sha/ be subject to annual inspection by the Zoning Administrator of the Township. The home occupation special use permit may be revoked by order of the Planning Commission for noncompliance with the Zoning Ordinance and/or the terms and conditions of the home occupation special use permit Any such revocation shall be preceded by not less than seven days written notice by first class mail to the occupant of the subject property of the proposed revocation, the possible reasons therefore, and the date, time and place of the hearing at which the Planning Commission will consider such revocation. SECTION IV REPEAL OF SECTIONS 4.4, 4.5. AND 4.26 Sections 4 4. 4.5 and 4.26 of the Praineville Township Zoning Ordinance are hereby SECTION V SEVERABILITY The several provisions of this Ordinance are declared to be separate '? any Court of Law shall hold that any Section or provision hereof is invalid, such holding shall not affect or impair the validity of any other section or provision of this Ordinance repealed SECTION VI EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF CONFLICTING PROVISIONS This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict herewith are repealed as of the effective date of this Ordinance Normajean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 S. Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 Birth Announcement Brian and Barbara Jackson of Lake Odessa would like to annunce the birth of their daughter. Kaitlyn Brianna. weighing 8 lbs . 'A oz. and 20 inches lon£ She was bom on March 17. 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Grand­ parents arc Lee and Carole Jackson of Lake Odessa. Hanna Schultheiss of Grand Rapids, great-grandmother is Barbara Strong; great grandparents arc Holmar and Thelma Jackson and great-great-grandmother is Florence Hunt, all of Lake Odessa BOY, George and Colleen (Duffy > Takacs arc proud to announce the birth of their son. Nathan George He was bom June 7. 1994 at 2:36 p.m at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo He weighed 7 pounds and was 21 inches long Proud grandparents are Joe and Sharon Duffy of Hastings and Terry Takacs of Brown City Birth Announcement Steven Kukuhs would like to announce the arrival of his baby sister. Kelsey Kay. bom on June 8. 1994 She weighed 6 lbs . 9 ozs and measured 19M» inches long Proud parents arc Charles and Julie Kukuhs of Alto Grand­ parents arc Ann Quadcrcr and Ernie and Barb Kukuhs. all of Chesaning BOY, Jacob Willard Brown, bom at Metropolitan Hospital June 5th at 11:35 a m to Terry and Stacy Brown, weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs . 19 inches long Proud grandparents are Chuck and Linda Jordan and Verna Brown. times tn that car When Dad died in 1962. my mother said he wanted me to have it. I drove our Deluxe Chevy until 1971 - more than 126,000 miles. I had my last ride in it behind a tow truck when it finally gave up. A person with common sense would say . "Junk it." but I couldn't. So the old Chevy is still in my garage, taking up space needed for other things. 1 love to sit in it and shift the old standard gears Memories come flooding back, and for a few moments, the family is all together - on our way for a vacation or perhaps just a day’s exiting in the sweet spring or glorious fall. That Chevy was part of our family. I’ve turned down several attractive offers from people interested in restoring antique cars. It's ancient and dilapidated now. like me. but it will stay where it is as long as I live in this house Daddy's Giri in New Jersey Dear Girl: How lovely. Here’s another hcartwarmcr. A silver lining Dear Ann Landers: When my wife became very ill. I knew she would never drive again, so 1 sold my pickup truck and kept her Oldsmobile. 1 kept checking out the new trucks and told "Lena" that when the Oldsmobile got too old. I wanted to know what was available As long as she lived. I was not going to sell her Olds or trade it in. After Lena died. I looked for a new truck, but I just couldn't bear the thought of getting rid of her Olds Then. I saw a Chevy pickup with all the extras I was never one to spend money on extras, but I could hear Lena say­ ing. •‘For heaven's sake. Lou. if you like it. get it?" So I bought the truck It has a tape deck in it. and every day. I play a recording of the homily from Lena's funeral mass So for a short while every day. we are still together in that great little truck I feel that she picked it out for me I-ou in Lyndhurst. NJ. Dear Lou: You found the silver lining Lena would be awfully pleased Thanks for sharing some intensely personal feelings Let ters such as yours make my readers feel like family Loving ‘old clunkers’ Dear .Ann luanders: Having followed your mini-debate over old cars treasured by husbands. I cannot believe that no one has picked up on the real reason some of the w ives identify with the old clunkers Surely women arc aware that many of the same qualities at work here arc also those that keep their marriages secure To name a few -­ appreciation for loyal service, love lavished and returned and the emotional attachment that transcends years of familiarity , multiple dents and occasional blowouts. The "trophy car." however, is not very diffferent from the "trophy wife " Both reflect the attitude that the past is history and what counts is the prosperous facade - Car Buff in Topeka (married 25 years) Dear Buff: You present an interesting con­ cept. People should keep in mind that the quality of the nde depends on what’s under the hood. Gem of the Day: A new car doesn’t mean you have money. It means you HAD money Ann Landers ' latest booklet. "Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously fimnv to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor 35 (this includes postage and handl­ ingI to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Ill 60611-0562 (Zn Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS It seemed that there were thousands of peo­ ple who gathered along the curbs in Lake Odessa back in March 1988 when the Lake Odessa Depot was moved from trackside to its new location on Emerson Street. Fans of such exciting events are in for another treat on Fri­ day this week, when the unique depot at Saranac is to be moved from its location on Rath "ad Street at Vesper, which is practically obscured from sight, to its new site on Bridge Street Now it is on the south side of the Grand Trunk tracks with its attractive facade toward the tracks. The new location will be on the north side, but a few blocks west on the entrance to the village from nearby M-21. The depot will be riding the rails, literally. The Boston-Saranac Historical Society will be selling tickets, and one is invited to make a guess as to the hour, minute and second when it will be taken off the tracks to be put on its new foundation. A Grand Rapids moving company is doing the moving. It is being rais­ ed and put onto dollies this week in anticipa­ tion of Friday's big move. The blocks arc laid, drainfields arc being installed, water and sewer lines arc in and the gas and electricity arc supposed to be ready by moving day. The ownership of the railroad and the depot has changed four times since the historical society began its project of securing ownership of the depot. The estimated time is one o’clock for the start of the move. The best photo time is likely to be from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will be T-shirts and snacks available. The Lake Odessa Fair program is now in print. One omission is that on July 4. there will be an exhibit of 60 years of fair memorabilia, photographs, programs and souvenirs on display at the Lake Odessa depot south of the fair p -rking lot from 10 in the forenoon until 5 in :hc afternoon. This is a free exhibit. The depot now has an operating furnace, air conditioner and a restroom. Fair patrons and others arc invited to visit the depot to see pictures of events at many past fairs. Included will be pictures from the 1970 visit of then-Congressman Gerald R. Ford to the fair. He is pictured with Larry O’Mara. Fred Morris. Larry Smith and others in the several pictures. Others arc pictured but not identified. Can you give us your names'’ Last week Patricia Hoxie of Quincy. III., with her two young daughters and her cousin Kent Curtis of Battle Creek and his daughter were here on their genealogy quest. Despite the age difference of several decades. Pat is a first cousin of the late Sylvester Curtis of Woodland. She has carried on cor­ respondence with several local people in her research On one of last week’s 90-plus degree days, she and her group climbed the bank on the north side of Brown Road near Martin Road, walked through a brier patch in search of a burying ground, which is on the Vem Lenmga farm, according to old court records They visited the Lake Odessa library for records from Ella Kantner's volume of cemetery records In the process, they met some of the people with whom she has corresponded One of the seasonal beauties during the past week has been the beauty bush. Fine spccimans grow al the rear of Dr Jack Tromp’s office and on the Lake lawn on Fifth Avenue Much of the ms has been at its peak beauty and peonies arc their usual showy selves this month Felix and Norma Galaviz have added dormers to their second story to provide larger windows and more light A pole barn is built and progress is being made on further building on a site just south of the Little Thomapple Riser on the west side of Martin Road, in the first mile north of M-43 Many relatives and fnends from away at­ tended the June 8 funeral services for Lyle Faulkner, who died Sunday morning. June 5 At the cemetery. a bagpiper played "Amazing Grace." following the final prayer and then followed with other melodies. Friends of the Library met June 7. They purchased one of the colorful buntings for the library. Those who purchased theirs early have had several days to use them unless they hung them continuously with Memorial Day. Flag Day. Fourth of July. Labor Day. Veterans Day all suitable special days to fly the colors In a rather delayed announcement of graduates from the fall semester of Grand Valley State University arc the names of Brenda DePotty of Ionia and Diane Wolverton of Lake Odessa, both of whom arc graduates of Lakewood High School. Another graduate at the same time is Kami Brown, nee Corrton. of Portland. Kami is lhe youngest daughter of Lloyd and Beverly Corston of Ortonville, who have just observed their 40th wedding anniversary. On Saturday afternoon Bryon Zclmer. a 1991 Lakewood graduate, was married at Dowagiac's Victory Tabernacle to Lisa Hodge, a daughter of the Lester Hodges of Cassopolis He is the son of Lorraine McMillen of Lake Odessa and of Donald Zclmer of Buchanan. His second father here is Donald Garlock. Among the many relatives and friends who attended were his grand­ parents. LaRuc and Betty McMillen. Maxine Tcrrey and the Ray Possehns. the Merton Garlocks. Jay Barcroft and girls. Karen Morse and daughter, his aunts Marian with husband Tom Wineburger of Buchanan and their daughter Karen Coda of husband Greg. Delores McMillen. Ph.D. of California. Deb­ bie Mulford. Ann DeHoog, Mrs. Ralph Kyser with her daughter Barbara and married grand­ daughter Tracey. Steve and Pam Barbour. Donna Dodge of Grand Ledge. Mr. and Mrs Don McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Keith McMillen. Mr. and Mrs. Rae McMillen. Jay Kimble. Along the way the mid-Michigan wedding guests saw many farm fields being irrigated, vineyards, strawberry fields, acres of parched com with curled leaves. Motorists heading toward Detroit will find traffic problems on 1-96 in the Lansing area between 1-496 and Lansing Road Drivers headed for Lake Odessa from points north will find detours, as Jordan Lake Road is be­ ing rebuilt from Grand River Avenue south to Bonanza Road. The remaining I'<6 miles south to M-50 will be started after the Lake Odessa Fair concludes. Much work has been done, with culverts and tree removal in preparation for the work on the road The local project will take until at least October The 1-96 work will continue until November The Lake Odessa Fair gets under way next week Wednesday with children’s bike races June 29 and the antique tractor pull in the evening Be Midway Madness opens at 5 that afternoon On Thursday the parade kicks off at 10 m the forenoon In the afternoon mere will be a reception in honor of the grand marshal. Gerald and Joan Chorley For years Maxine Torrey and relatives have been working on the Hazzard family genealogy The work was finally assembled and the result is a new book, just back from the publishers in time for the Hazzard Family Reunion. Dr Ralph King and wife came this week in regard to lhe new book The Lake Odessa Community Library has several family history books on the shelves. Some are those of Aldrich, Haskins. Booher Bennett. Coppess. Slowinski and Schnabel. File copies of the Sebcwa Recollector have issues devoted to families of the Spitzleys and ethers. Bonanza Bugle file copies have many old obituaries Each issue lists local deaths for the preceding three months with minimal family data included The society has scrap­ books of old obituaries The scrapbooks of Margaret Runyan yields many old death notices and stories which are to be copied and filed �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23, 1994 — Page 9 From Time to Time... Along the Thornapple River (i>dn 2) By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The bridge over the river, as it leaves the lake, was once an iron Pratt truss badge, built about 1891. It has been replaced with the cur­ rent cement bridge This part of Lhe river was called '' M innesconing’’ by the Poctawatatmies H L. Quimby built a mill and dry kiln just south of the river in 1872. This was an Indian burial ground. While excavating for the mill, kiln and other buildings, workmen found skeletal remains. They put the skulls on stumps with a macabre sense of humor Apprently. some of the surviving tribesmen didn’t appreciate the sacrilege. First the kiln burned to the ground and then the entire mill. Citizens of the village always felt that die buildings were torched by some of the re­ maining tribesmen. The mill closed in 1875 after the second fire. In the 1980s. more evidence that there had been a burial ground there uere found when a Quimby family was building a garage and unearthed more human remains. Michigan State University came to identify the remains and removed them to the State Museum There are still traces on the river of the piers and cables that were strung across the over to stop the logs as they floated down the river. The Spcnable-McKeown Bridge is the only remaining Pratt truss iron bridge in the coun­ ty. These bridges were built in the early 1890s The original bridge was built of wood. In 1855, this point was still a ford, but by 1860 there was a bridge there. Adam and Isaac Sponablc had property on both sides of the river. They petitioned lhe township for a bodge, which was built with local labor On lhe south side of the river was the land allocated by the township for the County Poor Farm in 1838. The building there wasn’t actually built un­ til 1855. In 1878, a brick County infirmary was built, and in 1958 lhe present Thornapple Manor was built. Hastings District No. 2 built a log school on the south side of the river. This school burned and a second log school was built in 1855. In 1869. the County Poor Farm School was divided into two districts and the new school was built, and is still standing in Quimby. Elam Crook came from England, arriving in Hastings when he was 18 years old and fil­ ed for a piece of land on the north and east side of the river. In 1881. Elam lost control of his teams and they ran away with him He was thrown from the wagon, striking the bridge. His death in 1883 at age 52 is fell lo have been the result of lhe accident. This was the iron Pratt truss bridge, built in 1873. The current bridge is a cement span built in the 1960s. There was another death on this bridge in modem times, when a group of young men were partying. The exact events of the night were never made very clear, but it appears that one of the party was walking the top of the bridge and fell into the river. The Center Road badge also was an iron truss bodge and was replaced in the 1960s. The river meanders into the City of Marker on Rix Robinson’s grave site. Ada. Michigan Power Dam, Globe Knitting Co., Middleville. Irving General Store. Hastings Here it was the source of waler power for many mills. Just before reaching the Michigan Avenue Bridge, the trestle for the Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad has stood for more than 50 yean. It was placed there in 1888. The C.K.&S Railroad arrived in Hastings tn December 1887 There was a depot built on the east side of Fall Creek and the line was ready for business However, lhe intent of the company was to take the railroad into Saginaw. There was an obstacle m Hastings, the Michigan Central Railroad and the Thomapple River. The Michigan Central track had to be crossed and a trestle built across the river. The Michigan Central was in no hurry to allow the C.K.&S. to cross its line. To pre­ vent work from going ahead. Michigan Cen­ tral kept an engine and a couple of cars travel­ ing back and forth on lhe track where the C.K.&S. had to cross it. But one Sunday mor­ ning. as the M.C.R. cleared the track to let an east-west train through, the C K.&S went in­ to action and had the crossing in before the in­ terfering engine could stop them The trestle was then built to put the train across the river end the right of way was established. An Indian trail crossed the river at a point where Michigan Street now crosses. There was a large Indian village north of the river near here, about where Second Ward park is now located. The Wickhams, who settled in Carlton Township, crossed the river here on their journey to their land in Carlton, camping near the river on the north side. Young John Wickham, age 7. recalled two giant rocks that jutted out into the river. The driver of lhe wagon or rig crossing the fr-.-d had to be very careful that a wheel didn't get caught on these rocks and tip the load over. The Michigan Street bridge originally was built out of wood in 1839 by Hiram Kenfield. a pioneer carpenter and a trader. He had a shop on the south side of the river, near where the Superette sits today. Levi Chase also built a tavern near the river at this spot. It was a crude log building. He sold it in 1842 to Herman I Knappen. who retired from the tavern business in 1847. A saw mill was built on Fall Creek, which emp­ ties into the Thomapple River just west of the trestle The mill pond was m the area where the Felpausch parking lot is today Slocum H. Bunker came to Hastings in 1836 to supply board and room to the men who were building the mill. His boarding bouse was located about where Hastings Sav­ ings and Loan sits today There also was a grist mill soon built at this site. Dr. William A. Upjohn came to Hastings in 1841. He owned land along Fall Creek and had a large English garden there. He once had an office in one of the mill buildings. He also owned an ashery near where Michigan Street bridge is. This bridge has been rebuilt several times, first as a wooden bridge then as wrought iron bridge in 1887 and again in 1949. Just to lhe west of lhe Michigan Sireet bridge. Welcome Marble who had learned lo harness water power and use it lo operate machinery in Merbletown. N.Y.. opened a wool carding mill and a saw mill on the north side of lhe river. Wood was an important crop for the farmers, as the fiber was used for cloth to make clothing for the pioneers of Michigan. The Broadway badge was once known as the iron bridge. It also has been rebuilt several times. Michigan Street Bridge. Covered bridge at Middleville, built 1877. Pioneer Society Marker, Moreau Trading Post. In 1937. A. Lowell Fisher of Woodland was about to be hit as he was crossing North Broadway on State Road. To avoid being hit by lhe oncoming car he pulled off to the west, went over lhe bank and landed in lhe river just west of the bridge across the river from Tyden Park, on a cold March day. The scats in the car were frozen solid by the time that he got the car back to Woodland. He was wet and cold, but only had a little scratch on the bridge of his nose Tyden Park, given to the City of Hastings by businessman Earl Tyden. has been developed by lhe city into a pleasant recrea­ tion site with playground equipment and pic­ nic facilities available. When the village of Hastings w as first being planned out in 1840. the cemetery was located where the present Middle School now stands In the late 1860s, the bodies that had been buried there were moved to the present site of Riverside Cemetery, which is really two cemeteries that were combined in the 1930s. The portion looking over the river and the southeast side of the cemetery was once own­ ed by a private company. In 1930. this became part of Riverside. The river then winds through the area, once farm lands, now River Bend Golf Course in Rutland Township. This land was once owned and farmed by Hannabel Marble. Ray Haywood made an interesting discovery in the spring of 1942. Soil erosion caused by flood waters from the Thomapple River uncovered some interesting Indian relics on his farm, located in Rutland Township. Section 3. The river had washed away about 18 inches of top soil in the area and Haywood discovered what was apparently an old Indian camp. Digging about with a garden rake, he found an iron tomahawk head, several arrow heads, a stone skinning knife, several crudely shaped knives of either bronze or crude copper com­ position. a brass trigger guard with a rather intricate design engraved on its surface, some homemade lead musket bullets, bone husks or claws, which might have been part of a necklace, and miscellaneous bits of bronze or copper metal, which could not be readily identified. Except for the trigger guard, most of the workmanship appeared to be crude. The stone skinning knife was made of native stone and was nicely smoothed. Several of the arrow heads and other stone implements were made of stone not native to this region Haywood and his family had found more than 200 arrow heads on the farm Near this same place in Rutland Township. Section 3 on the north side of the aver, in re­ cent limes, three skeletons were discovered buried under lhe river bank. They were m sit­ ting position. One appeared to have a severe head wound It car. only be speculated as to whether they were executed there and buned under the bank, or were hiding in a cave like place m the bank of lhe river and were accidently buried, perhaps while still alive. There were no artifacts found with the bodies, as is usually the case when buaals were done, making it an intaguing mystery A trading post was built on Section 4 of Rutland Township. It was authorized by Rix Robi.'son, a Frenchman who franchised many trading posts in lower Michigan. He started in the Detroit area, setting up trading posts west to Kalamazoo and north to Grand Rapids The Thomapple River was one of his best highways for his trades The trading post in Rutland Township was managed by James Moreau, also a Fren­ chman. The traders were looking for the beautiful furs of Michigan animals for which they offered merchandise in trade. They car­ ried shotguns, rifles and ammunition, tobac­ co. steel traps, fish hooks, hats. caps, boots, shoes, beads, calico and other brightly col­ ored cloth, brooches and earrings And they had whiskey, even though it was against the law to sell this to the Indians. There was an Indian village here, which had existed for many years. There were gardens and a buoal ground here The river was called So-Wah-quc-Sake. which in Ottawa language meant "forked river." James Moreau left this post and moved west to operate another Rix Robinson trading post on Section 33 of Thomapple Township Later, he moved to Grand Rapids to work for Louis Campau. Robert Scales came to manage the trading post and it became known as Scales Praioc. named for him. There was an inn there along with the trading post and also another Indian village nearby In 1836. A.E. Bull, a trader and land speculator acquired the land near the trading post in Section 33. and the area became known as Bull's Prairie in 1837 The old trading post buildings were beyond reclama­ tion. Bull built a log shanty, hired choppers and began to clear the land He built two more houses on the land, the last is still standing. Just north of this house is a marker placed by lhe Pioneer Society, which marks the spot where the trading post once stood Near this spot one can still make out the remnants of an old bridge As the river comes into Irving Township, traces of an old wooden dam can still be seen under the water when die water is low and clear. There is a dam now operating at Irving At one time there were two water-powered gost mills in the village of Irving, owned by Hubbard and Hill and Hubbard and Hender­ shott Remants of the mill race are still visi­ ble. The iron truss bridge has been replaced in recent times. Prior to and duang the Civil War. a house just east of the village, built in Greek Revival style, was a stop on the Underground Railroad, wljich helped slaves seeking their freedom in the north The route went from Kalamazoo to Bitely. then north to the Straits and on into Canada As the aver enters Thomapple township. Section 35. it dips into Yankee Springs Township. Section 2 There was an Indian village here that became known as Middle Village There was a Pottawatomies Indian trail from Kalamazoo through Gull Prairie. Richmond and north, through Prairieville. Orangeville. Yankee Spangs and Thomapple township to the Thomapple River, then to the Grand River This trail was known as the Grand River Trail, and soon it was used a great deal by the white settlers Louis Campau established a trading post there Chippewa. Ottawa and Pottawatomi tribes gathered there in the winters, numbering well over 100 families at one time Artifacts and burial grounds line the Thor­ napple River to attest to their numbers and the activities of daily life Calvin G. Hill arrived on the site that would become Middleville in the 1840s. In the 1850s lhe village was laid out. but it didn't become an official village until 1867. There is a dam at Middleville, which at one time supplied water power for the Globe Knit­ ting Company. In 1846 Denison Bugbee built a saw mill on the east bank of the river. A grist mill was built by A.C. Bruen, also on the east bank. French’s Mill was built on this same site. Today, the mills were gone and there is a village park on the site. The first bridge across the Thomapple was built by W.K. Pauli in 1843. There was a ford across the river near where Crane Street meets the river. In 1877 there was a covered bodge over lhe river at this point. Presently, a cement bridge spans the river here. The river then winds about, but follows a northward route. Whitneyville Road follows it after a fashion. In I860 E.K. Parmelee came to Thomapple Township to land in Section 10. The Michigan Central Railroad also came through Thomapplc Township. Parmelee donated land for a railroad station and the village grew up around the station and became known as Parmelee Station. It was a lively little town for a time. Parmelee Station is just west of the Thor­ napple River. There is a park beside the river where Parmelee Road crosses the aver to reach Whitneyville Road. Whitneyvillc Road and the river both wind north toward the Grand River. The village of Alaska sits on the banks of lhe Thomapple. Alaska was once known as Brownsville A fire burned the village and the new settlement became known as Alaska. At Ada, the Thomapple River joins the Grand River on its way to Lake Michigan. High on a hill, just west of Ada. within sight of the Amway plant, there is a small and very old cemetery. Here. Rix Robinson is buried with his six Indian wives. The site is marked by a monument of white bronze, which is 12 feet high. It tells the story of Rix Robinson's life. There is a bas- relief of Rix Robinson bom 1792. died 1875." “Indian Trader on Grand River. 1821" Supervisor Township of Ada. 1840. Associate Judge of Circuit Court for Kent County. 1844; State Senator, 1845; State Commissioner of Inter­ nal Improvements. 1846; Member of Slate Constitutional Convention. 1850." The role of Thomapple River is no longer the same Over land roads, automobiles, trucks, trains and planes have changed nmdes and methods of travel so that Lhe river is no longer the ’main" highway from place to place But it remains an important part of the lives of those who live near it. It is a vital living body of water, filled with opportunities for sport and recreation Its shores echo with the shouts of the Indian tribes as they hunt and fish, lhe sounds of axes chopping away the forests to make way for farms and lhe splashing of young men taking a cooling sw im m its waters on a hot summer day. Sources: The History of Allegan and Barry Counties. 1880: The History of Bam County of 1985: River & Lake. Joe Armstrong and John Pahl. Quimby History. Eva Rowley: History of Quimby. Dorris Mclntrye: Barry County Records. County Clerk; Interviews with many people who care about the Thor­ napple River. (This article is a response to a request by the "Thomapple River Guardians. " who are ever learning about the river and finding ways to protect and preserve it for future genera­ tions to enjoy �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1994 Wenger named temporary county zoning administrator by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Until someone is hired to fill the vacant position of Barry County Planning and Zon­ ing director. County Commissioner Robert Wenger, as chairman of the County Devel­ opment Committee, will handle those du­ ties The vacancy exists as a result of lhe County Board of Commissioners 5-3 vote to fire John Gales last month. Wenger, who represents Thomapple Township and pan of Irving Township, was one of the commis­ sioners who voted to terminate Gales' em­ ployment. The County Board agreed June 7 to des­ ignate the chairman of the County Devel­ opment Committee, "with the advice and consent of the Committee." as the zoning administrator until a new administrator is hired. Previously, the board appointed Ken Wor­ sham of Yankee Springs Township to han­ dle the enforcement duties under the Zoning Ordinance and Rural Zoning Act on a part­ time basis, but the board said it was neces­ sary to have someone else perform the other zoning administrator duties until the perma­ nent replacement starts the job. The original resolution to appoint the County Development chairman as tem­ porary zoning administrator included word­ ing that the duties would continue "in the extended absence of an administrator in the future." but the board voted to delete that part. Commissioner Mark Doster had com­ mented that he felt the board should deal with that situation as instances occur rather than as a permanent board procedure. He also commented that the board shouldn't have lo micro-manage the office Worsham will work up to 24 hours per week at $9.85 per hour plu*- mileage reim­ bursement. Worshum. who owns an electrical con­ tracting firm, has six years experience with planning in Comstock Township Planning and has been zoning administrator for Yan­ kee Springs Township. He previously had been a contract negotiator for 12 years. Worshum said he probably will work about 16 hours a week because of his busy schedule. The County Board decided it wants some legal assistance from the County Prosecutor or his staff regarding the proposed Solid Waste amendment to develop a regional landfill in Hastings. Commissioner Mark Doster had asked if tt would be possible to ask the County Prosecuting Attorney's office to assign someone to study the proposed solid waste amendment and give legal advice to the County Board. The County Board will soon be voting on whether to approve an amendment to lhe County's Solid Waste Plan to allow an ex­ pansion of the Hastings landfill. Public hearings on the issue have been completed. Barry County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said commissioners might not ad­ dress lhe issue of the amendment for a re­ gional landfill until July or August because of the amount of reading exh commissioner will undertake to be well informed about the issue The Planning Committee just voted last week to send the amendment to the County Board. Commissioner Sandy James noted that the issue is too important to hurry through it. "I have a lot of questions on the 241 Act. and lhe procedure,'' Doster commented I have a lot of legal questions that I think arc going to become relevant here At present we don t have anyone studying this I think wc should be prepared ahead of time instead of rexting after something occurred " 1 agree with Mark, said Commissioner Gurdon Fuhr 1 think we should get some­ body with a legal background to partici­ pate I think that with our reply, we want to be sure (hat it's technically and legally correct I think maybe (lYosecutor) Dale Ciowlc) »*i hu» uilicc should be pul on no­ tice that we may be asking for some of their assistance or expertise or a referral to some­ body (hat does have that type of a back­ ground.' Moore noted that commissioners had re­ ceived about 200 postcards expressing oppo­ sition to the regional landfill proposal, in­ cluding messages from Southeastern Ele­ mentary School in Hastings. In other recent business, the county board • As a cost saving measure, decided to borrow S 16,253 from the county's Fringe Benefit Fund to pay for a full-sized truck and animal box for the County Animal Shelter. The internal lease will be paid bxk from the general fund over 36 months with an annual interest rate of three percent. The Fringe Benefit Fund is currently earning less than three percent interest The board is purchas­ ing the truck from Renner Ford of Hastings for $14,148 and the animal box from Wolverine Coxh for $2,105 • Approved a new Centrex , intract with VanBc!kum Business Systems and Ameritech with an estimated cost savings of S200 per month • Appointed Ardie Baum and Ardith Wor­ sham to lhe County Parks and Recreation Commission Their terms will expire Dec 31. 1996 • Mentioned that the new Courts and Law Building in Hastings will be dedicated at 1 p.m July 23 and would be open for tours until 3 p.m that day • Agreed lo contract with the Uical Audit <& Finance Division of the State Department of Treasury for the county's 1994 fiscal year audit at an estimated cost of $47 per hour. The maximum number of hours was capped at 650 hours. • Awarded a $650 contract to Weldon Meek to construct shelving for Circuit Court records in the Adult Probation's stor­ age bin. FFA Leadership Camp held here Photo winner for May announced by photo club The topic of the monthly photo competition of the f/16 B.C Photography Club for May was 'Organic.' The winning photo taken by Marty Olson is ol moss on an old tree stump. The June 28 meeting will be taken up with planning for Summerfest and discussing the field trip taken at Gun Lake. Visitors are welcome. For information, call 948-8631 or 945-5694. Seventy FFA members from 11 local chapters gathered recently for the Region V FFA Leadership Camp at Camp Manitou-Lin June 10 and 11 Melanic Endres, regional reporter, said chapter officers from Belding. Caledonia. Cedar Springs. Charlotte. Coopersville. Hastings. Ionia, Lakewood. Lowell. Maple Valley and Saranac came to lhe Middleville YMCA camp to be trained in teamwork, goal­ setting and leadership Motivational speaker Stewart Kennedy of Oklahoma was the featured workshop leader Kennedy entertain­ ed and taught lhe members in four different leadership seminars The regional stars in agribusiness and pro­ duction agriculture also were named during the camp The regional star agri-businessman was Justin Heyboer of the Caledonia FFA chapter, who owns and operates his own lawn care and landscaping business The regional star farmer was Troy Bowman, also of the Caledonia FFA Chapter, who is a partner in his family's dairy operation and owns several beef cattle The election of regional officers was another highlight of the leadership camp. FFA members voted after the candidates gave a two-minute speech. The 1994-1995 Region V Officers and their home chapters arc President Andy Royston. Charlotte; Vice President Rebecca Vandermeer. Lakewood; Secretary Kerry Nugent. Lowell; Treasurer Kevin Nugent. Lowell; Reporter Melanie Endres. Saranac; and Sentinel Scott Chipman of Ionia. FFA Region V officers for the recently concluded 1993-94 academic year: (back from left) Sentinel Brad Wittenbach of Saranac. President Luke Haywood of Hastings. Vice President Mike Stanke of Charlotte, (front, from left) Secretary Jolene Pennington of Lakewood, Reporter Lauri VanOtteren of Lowell and Treasurer Lisa Memmer of Caledonia. Not pictured is Advisor Ed Domke of Hastings. City Council OKs parking assessments J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings City Council last week approved the annual assessment roll amounts for the downtown special assessment district for parking. The total amount has stayed at $16,500. and any money left over goes into a special fund that will cover funding snow removal, repairs and pavii g. There was only one objection in the hear­ ing, a letter from attorney Bob Byington of the Depot Law offices, who said that though they have not objected to assessments, they believe their private parking lot has provided extra parking for citizens during evenings and weekends. Council decided to stick with the Depot Law Offices SI54.10 assessment because it is one of the lowest or. the roll "1 think the assessment system is lhe fairest we can make it." said Councilman David Jarpersc, who also is a downtown businessman. The assessment roll passed on a 5-3 vote, with Maureen Ketchum. Robert May and Harold Hawkins voting "no." In other business at its June 13 meeting, the council: • Received notice from the Michigan Liquor Control Commission that a request for liquor license transfer from 312 E Court St. to 126 N. Broadway (Felpausch's new Express store) was denied. • Adopted a new ordinance updating the rules for unlicensed, dismantled and inoper­ able vehicles. • Approved retaining a one-year audit con­ tract with the accounting firm of Plant and Moran for $19,800. • Approved a one-year lease of the Fish Hatchery House to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew McDonald for $450 a month. The lease will run from June 15 of this year to June 1. 1995 • Approved the March of Dimes' request to use Fish Hatchery Park Sept. 17 for the start and finish of its annual "WalkAmerica" fund-raiser • Approved a request from Fire Chief iri Schoetsel, Superintendent Information about the Area School System ’94-’95 school calendar revealed The Hastings Area School System Board of Education and the Hastings Education Associa­ tion have reached a tentative agreement on the school calendar for the 1994-95 academic year. The calendar features the start of school for students on Aug. 30; provisions for in-service training for teaching staff; contingency days to be used as makeup days, should school have to close because of "Acts of God"; two additional instructional days; and the end of the school year on June 8. 1995. The calendar for 1994-95 is as follows Teacher planning day. Monday. Aug. 29. School commences Tuesday. Aug. 30 Labor Day (no school). Monday. Sept. 5. Teachers in-service day (students attend a.m. only). Wednesday. Oct- 19 End of first ninc-wcek period. Friday. Oct. 28. Parent-teacher conferences. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday (students a m. only). Nov 2. 3. 4 Teachers in-service day students attend a m. only). Wednesday. Nov. 16. Thanksgiving, close Wednesday. Nov. 23 at 3 p.m.. open Monday. Nov 28 Christmas, dose Wednesday. Dec 2) at 3 p.m.. open Tuesday. Jan 3. Final exams. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday. Friday (a.m.). Jan. 17. 18. 19. 20 First semester ends (students a.m. only). Friday. Jan. 20. Second semster begins. Monday, Jan 23. Teachers in-service day (students attend a.m only). Wednesday. Feb 15. Mid-winter break (no school). Friday. Feb. 17 Teachers in-service day (students attend a.m only). Wednesday . March 15. Contingency day (no school). Fnday. March 17. Parent-teacher conferences. Wednesday. Thursday. Fnday (students a m only). March 22. 23. 24 End of third ninc-wcek period. Fnday . March 24 Spnng vacation, close Fnday, March 31 at 3pm.. open Monday. April 10 Good Fnday (no school). Friday. May 12 Contingency Day (no school). Friday. May 12 Memorial Day (no school). Monday. May 29 Final Exams. Monday. Tuesday. Wednesday. Thursday (a m). June 5. 6. 7. 8 Second semester ends (students a.m. only). Thursday. June 8 Make-up days March 17. May 12 and after June 8 Roger Cans to attend, with necessary ex­ penses. lhe Michigan Fire Chiefs' 69th an­ nual conference in Lansing July 10-13. • Approved a request from the First Pres­ byterian Church to dose West Center Street between Church and Broadway from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 20-24 for its annual Vxation Bible School. • Approved a traffic control order that will place stop signs at the intersection of Colfax and Hanover streets, which will cause eastand west-bound traffic to stop at Hanover Street. • Offered its official support to the Com­ mission on Aging ballot question of onequarter mill, which will be decided in the Aug 2 primary. When you can’t breathe, nothing else matters t FFA Region V officers for the coming 1994-95 academic year: (back, from left) Treasurer Kevin Nugent. President Andy Royston. Sentinel Scott Chipman. (front, from left) Vice President Rebecca Vandermeer, Secretary Kerry Nugent and Reporter Melanie Endres Not pictured is Advisor Robert Soilman. AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. 1-800-LUBG-IEA Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER can.. 948-8051 to have our advertising representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. Local family has five generations The Leinaar-Harrington family has five generations They are: (front row. from left) Eda Hartman Leinaar, Brian Harrington holding Amanda Marie Harrington who was born April 25, 1994; (back row) Joyce Leinaar Harrington and Dennis Harrington The baby’s great-great grandmother. Eda Leinaar, was 99 years old on June 16 She has lived her entire 99 years in the Delton area and still regularly attends Farth United Methodist Church There was a family gathering to celebrate the birthday 'The family feels very fortunate to have her 99 years of knowledge and history ’ �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1994 — Page 11 Retirees form church group, plan to travel the country (AP)-Ed and Becky Harrington may retire from tteir job*, but not from mission work Instead, they have purchased a 1966 bus which they will use to do missionary work full time, all around the country. “Wc tlu>ugtu this would be a good way lo sec tte United States." Becky llamngton said Il was Becky who came up with this idea Since then other couples tv.vc shown interest in joining The group, nude up of several members of Central Wesleyan Church, call themselves Carpenter s Helpers It is open to all denomi­ nation* The Harringtons plan lo drive their 35-fooi General Motors bus all around the country, starting in January Other couples will follow on separate trips Their first stop will be at the Hepzibah orphanage in Macon. Ga . which is operated by the National Wesleyan C'hurch of America 1 hey then plan to travel to Texas to do work for the world radio fellowship of Heralding ( linsi Jesus BIcsmi , Itey eventually plan to go to Victory Bible ( amp. near Palmer. Alaska, where Holland resident Marvin Den Blcyker is a missionary The group's name, iteught up by Preston Dalnun. comes from the tact that Jesus was a carpenter's hclpci wten he worked with his earthly fatter. Joseph The group has come up with this definition ’Caring in Jesus’ Name. Available with our lime, energy and wheels. Resources used tor his kingdom. Invest God given talents for him. Needs of others being met for hi* glory. Going where he leads " Preston, and his wife. Linda, plan to travel in a to-fimt motor 'tome. Otter v'uplc* m the group include Mike and Juella Boeman. Carl and Von Bos. Jerry and lk»ns Pennell. Willis and Ailccn Mullen. Merle and Ians Top. Don and Phyhss DeWitt Dave and Sharon Hickey plan to join the group on vacations and become more involved after they retire. Tte couples have spent a lot ol lime doing nussion work all over tte globe 1-jch couple will decide tew much traveling ttey will do They will all be traveling separately in tteir own vehicles, but will plan to get togctiier at dilfcrent destinations They may also run into eac'-; other wten responding to areas struck with national d._astcrs “Wc hope not to slay in one place for an extended period of time so we can spread our ministry out and meet more people.“ Mrs llamngion said Linda Dalnun said she is looking forward to developing Christian friendships while working with otters "One ol tte biggest things about this is tte Inendsliips. said lid llamngton Juella Bocrman said God deserves the cred it for making this possible “Working for the L»<d is very rewarding, she said God has opened up doors for us The laud deserves the praise Prozac researcher didn’t expect reception drug got (AP) - While Prozac has helped millions who suffer from depression, a researcher who helped discover the antidepressant said it is not a wonder drug like some claim. The drug is highly effective in treating depression but it cannot change someone's personality, said Ray Fuller, who led two other researchers to discover Prozac "Of course, your behavior would be differ­ ent.'' Fuller told the Johnson County Daily Journal in a story published Saturday. "You are going to act differently. It doesn't mean your personality has changed; it's revealed, because you arc no longer sick." The Food and Drug Administration approved Prozac, made by Indianapohs-bascd Eli Lilly and Co., seven years ago Since then, about 10 million people worldwide have used it and more than 900.000 prescriptions are written for it each month Unlike most other antidepressants. Prozac has few side effects and docs not produce the soaring and crashing associated with some mind-altering substances. Doctors do not have to experiment with dosages lo determine how much of lhe drug is needed, and Fuller said a patient cannot overdose on Prozac “For people who arc in severe depression, for some it's the most terrible illness you'd have." Fuller said "The gratitude people feel - it's more intense I'm happy if I have a headache and it stops But people who arc depressed feel much happier (when medicine works for them)." Prozac also has been approved for treating obsessive-compulsive disorder and is in the process of FDA approval for treating bResearch into Prozac began in 1970. when Lilly's Bryan Molloy and Robert Rathbun began a project to develop an antidepressant without the side effects. Fuller joined the pro­ ject because of his work with drugs affecting brain serotonin, a compound that carries mes­ sage* between nerve cells. Card demand, price rise with fall of football legend (AP) - Collectors cleared the shelves of O.J. Simpson trading cards this week, driving up the pnee of cards that had previously sat gathering dust "Before this, if I got one request for an OJ. Simpson card in the last six months. I was lucky." said Bruce Blanton, a clerk at Capital Collectibles. Blanton said he had sold about a half-dozen cards, his entire stock, in lhe past two days es an investigation into lhe football legend's pos­ sible involvement in the murders of his ex­ wife and her friend intensified. "The same thing happened when Magic Johnson announced he had AIDS," said Jane Kornitz of Al The Dugout, who sold three Simpson trading cards Friday. Johnson announced in November. 1991 that he had contracted the HIV virus that causes AIDS. A Simpson rookie card from 1970 recently sold for between $75 and $125. but newer cards cost less. Komitz said. "The guy goes into the Hall of Fame and it doesn’t do much to the price of the card. But someone murders someone and people want the card so bad the price goes up.” said Carl Urbaniak of Diamond Sports Cards. Urbaniak said he fielded several calls from potential customers Friday after charges were filed against Simpson. LEGAL NOTICES: H*dg* to th* flog by oil pr***nt. Whitt**-. Com. Baker. Wood. F*ak» oil proMHt. 5 roMdentt. 2 gu*sts pe*s*nt Approval AAoy 9. 1994 Regular and Ckx*d Moving minuf*« and 5p*ciol Mwting Moy 26. Agenda approved os am*nd*d Treasurers. Corr*spord*nc* and Committ** reports Petition, and Permit. received Approved payment of bills. Motion approved for Kingsbury Rood Adopted Resolution to Authorize Issuance of Special Assessment Bonds Ro: Hurt Drive. Rescinded Motion Ro. Swieronga Accepted with regret resignation of Mory Foger from Manning Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals. Authorized purchase of new vacuum cleaner, top dirt for cemetery two fire extinguishers 3 gallons of point. letter rood from Diana Gatos Ro: Collie Statue. Received Fiscal Year 1993-94 Audit Zoning violations discussed Adjournment 10.20 p.m. Shirley R. Com. Clerk Attested to by: Patricio I. Baker. Supervisor (6-23) MORTGAGE SALE MORTGAGE SALE — Defouh ho. been mode in the condition, of a mortgage mode by Poul U.elton and Beverly Us*lton. his wife to First Federal of Michigan Mortgagee. Dated December 21. 1992 and recorded on December 23. 1992 in Liber 562 on page 7C2. Borry County Records Michigan on which mortnoge there is clowned to be due ot the dote hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty lour ond 64'100 Dollars (>146.354.84). including interest ot 7.75% per annum Under the power of .ale contained in »a»d mo* tgog* ond th* statute in such com mod* ond pro vxWd notice .- hereby given that .aid mortgage will be foreclosed by a sol* of th* mortgaged premises, or som* port of them at public vendue ot the eo.t door entrance to the Court Ho-i.e in Hosting. Michigan, at 10:00 o'clock A M. Locol Tim* on August 5. 1994 Said premise, ore situated in th* Township of Thomapple Borry County. Michigan, and ore described os Lof 32 Noffke South Lake Shore Plot <2 occor ding to th* recorded plat th*r*of os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Pag* 75. Tax Roll No 08-14 080-002-00 During the six months immediately following the sol*, the property may be redeemed except ’hot m the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 32410. th* pro petty may be redeemed during lhe X days im­ mediately following the .ale Dated June 6. 1994 First Federal of Michigan 1001 Woodword Avenue Detroit Michigan 48226 Mortgagee H Michael (P29256) 1001 Woodword 10W Detroit Ml 48226 (7/21) Even a Simpson card ilia! had been on dis­ play for more than a year without so much as an inquiry was sold. Urbaniak said. Jim Gilmore, owner of Diamond Sports Cards, said Simpson's cards were scarce and lhe price was rising Many people who have held Simpson cards for yean, will likely want lo see what tlx mar­ ket will bring Item. Blanton said. “Just as il brings out people to buy. people will be m it to make a buck." he said Sighting that put UFOS in news occurred in northwest (AP) - People have reported seeing myste­ rious objects in the sky for hundreds of years. But it wasn't until 1947, in a case in the Pacific Northwest, that “flying saucers" began to make headline news. On June 24 of that year, according to media reports. Boise, Idaho, businessman and pilot Kenneth Arnold reported seeing nine bright, saucer-like objects flying at "incredible" speed at 10.000 feet altitude along the Cascade mountains in Washington state. — "Flyer Rcportr Mystery Disks Hurtling in Sky." one Seattle newspaper headline blared. Arnold was in a single-engine Cessna searching for a missing military transport plane when he noticed the objects flying in and out of formation about 3 p m. He clocked them as ttey moved between Mount Rainier and Mount Adams and estimated their speed at 1.200mph The objects appeared to fly almost as if fas­ tened together _ if one dipped, the others did, loo. He described lhe objects as each as big as a DC-4 passenger plane, "flat like a pie pan," and so shiny that they reflected the sun like a mirror. Arnold mentioned the sighting to other pilots wten he landed at Yakima, but was met by blank stares. But he said he talked with a Ukiah. Ore., man the next day who told him he had seen similar objects over the mountains near Ukiah. "It seems impossible, but there it is." Arnold told one reporter. Though the public's interest was piqued. Arnold's talc was met by skepticism from lhe military. An Army spokesman in Washington, D.C., commented at the time: “As far as wc know, nothing flies that fast except a V-2 rocket, which travels al about 3,500 miles an hour _ and that's too fast to be Ken." A Civil Aeronautics Administration inspec­ tor in Portland. Ore., added: "I rather doubt that anything would be trav.iing that fast." Nevertheless, news accounts of Arnold's sighting spread across the globe. They spawned a spate of reports in the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere of others who claimed lo have witnessed something similar. "That was the total beginning of the publi­ cized reports” of UFOs, said Robert Gribble, who runs the UFO Reporting Center tel line in Seattle. Tricyclic antidepressants. which were widely used al lhe time, targeted lhe mood elevating serotonin, as well as dopamine and norepinephrine. There were potentially harmful side effects associated with the tricyclic*, and overdoses were possible. Tte Lilly trio's research found that by tar­ geting only serotonin, depression could be treated without the harmful side effect* Fuller was put in charge of testing and clinical trials for the drug, in which lab animals then human volunteers were tested. The FDA approved Prozac in December 1987. Prozac was an instant hit. and Fuller, Molloy and Rathbun received the Discoverers' Award from the Pharmaceutical Manufacturers' Association in 1993. "Probably nobody expected it to have the impact it had." Fuller said. “I'm amazed that, wherever I go among my scientific colleagues, ttey tell me about someone they know who was helped." But Prozac is not without its detractors. The Church of Scientology has made unfound­ ed claims that Prozac causes suicide, and some critics say doctors prescribe the aatidepressani for people who do not need it. Otters question if Prozac is the predecessor lo a drug that will remove all personality quirks Fuller dismisses criticisms of Prozac, and said he ha* proof of the good the drug has done. In the living room of his Greenwcx»d home he keep* a gumball machine Tilled with Life Savers that was given to him by a televi­ sion anchor in Phoenix. The machine's blue base is covered with candy logo* to thank Fuller for "saving my life," the woman said. "I almost never bring it up ... but I don't mind discussing Prozac," Fuller said. "I am convinced il is effective in treating depres­ sion." VILLAGE OF MIDDLEVILLE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON TRUTH IN TAXATION The village council of the Village of Middleville will hold a public hear­ ing at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, the 30th day of June, 1994. in the Village Hall. 100 East Main Street. Middleville, Michigan, to receive testimony and discuss c proposed additional 1994 village operating millage rate. The Village levied 11.71 mils in 1993. It taxes are not increased follow­ ing the public hearing, pursuant to Act 5 of Public Acts 1982. the Village will only be able to levy 11.35 mils in 1994. However, the village has com­ plete authority to establish the number of mils to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. In order to mointain bosic municipol services, the Village proposes to levy an additional 0.36 mils (0.36 per S1,000.00 SEV) above the 11.35 mil base tax rate, or a total operating rate of 11.71 mils (S11.71 per S 1.000.00 SEV). Tnis will provide an estimated 3.17% incredse in Village operating revenues over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The village council will take action on a proposed resolution to increase its millage rate at a special meeting immediately following the public hearing Should the ddditiondl millage rate not be approved by the council, the Village would receive an increase in tax revenues over 1993 operating revenues of only 4.50%. Public comment on this proposed increase is welcome at the public hearing. June 20. 1994 Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk Lake Odessa Fair Schedule June 29th - July 4th 1994 Wednesday - June 29 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Children’s Bike Races Midway Madness (5:00 - 10:00 p.m.) Antique Tractor Pull Thursday - June 30 10:00 10:00 1:00 2-4 3:00 5:00 7:00 a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. - Parade (free parking until 3:00 p.m.) Midway Opens (cash discount coupons) Harness Racing Reception for Grand Marshals Judging Crafts Midway Madness (5:00 - 10:00 p.m.) Lightweight Horse Pull Friday - July 1 9:00 10:30 1:00 1:00 1:00 7:30 a.m. a.m. p.m.p.m. p.m. p.m. Dairy Cattle Judging Youth Horse Show (Horse Arena - parking lot) Hamess Racing Midway Opens Beef & Sheep Judging Figure Eight Demolition Derby Saturday - July 2 10:00 1:00 12:00 1:00 7:30 a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. ■ Youth Tractor Driving Contest (parking lot) Harness Racing Midway Madness (12:00 - 5:00 p.m.) Puff Tractor Pull (ages 4 -11 years) Speed & Action Horse Show Sunday - July 3 10:00 1:00 1.00 3:00 7:30 a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m p.m. - Draft Horse Show (Horse Arena - parking lot) Harness Racing Midway Opens Ladles Day The Little Flddlers/Country Homer Jones Monday - July 4 12:30 1:00 12:00 7:30 10:00 p.m. Children s Games p.m. - Harness Racing p.m. Midway Madness (12:00 - 5:00 p.m.) p.m. Demo Derby p.m. Fireworks (time approximate) YOUR LOCAL TREE EXPERTS Trimming, Removal, Stump Grinding, Lot Cleaning, Brush Hog Mowing. • Experienced • Dependable Fully Insured & Workman's Comp - FREE ESTIMATES - 945-4687 721-TREE Call 24 Hours �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1994 Link up with fun at area golf courses by TX. Stcnzdbarton Sports Department Whether it’s the wide, flat fairways with greens like funnels which the weekend duffer likes so much, or the more challenging doglegs with multiple sand traps and water hazards, greens the size of a silver dollar and the hole always cut in lhe toughest spot. Barry County offers many varieties of golf courses Tiierc are six public golf courses in the county within 20-minutes drive of Hastings. Delton or Lakewood. The courses range from challenging to easy, including some which mix the challenge within a nine-hole round. Despite the dry weather, the course owners and grounds managers say the fairway and greens arc in great shape because of the sprinkler systems Some of the courses have large pro shops with a golf pro on the staff, others have restaurants for the after-golf meal or to entertain a client in the bar after a day in the trenches Many of the courses have leagues during the week and offer scrambles and other special events. All recommend calling ahead for tee-times, especially on weekends and holidays. Some courses have clubs for rent, some require tee times or have special events scheduled and recommend calling ahead Some of lhe general rules the course owners and managers said to remember are to keep cans and bags off the greens, be courteous and let faster players play through and repair ball marks on the greens They also remind players that they can be held responsible for damages done to the courses. Golfers are advised to not go wading in the waler hazards, to replace divots and rake traps Kids arc welcomed at all the courses provided they don't interfere with other golfers and have proper supervision Power carts arc only rented to golfers 18 years old and older and are limited to two riders and two bags Most courses limit lost ball searching to five minutes. For more information, contact the golf courses. Gun Ridge prides itself on quality Gun Ridge Golf Course, owned and operated by Ed. Mike and Joe Schnurr. is on Gun Lake Road, west of Hastings. Its par 35, nine-hole course, amid rolling hills, trees, water and wildlife. According to Ed Schnurr "il is the most beautiful and best kept course in lhe area." He said the course has an extensive sprinkler system and superbly manicured greens and fairways. It is lhe only nine-hole course in the county. It has two par three holes and a par five. “Il’s not an easy course, however." Schnurr said. "This is a course on which you have to think before you swing. You have to put your shots in the fairway to stay out of trouble." Every hole has a particular hazard with which to deal, everything from deep woods on right of lhe third hole, water on the fifth, sixth and eighth, to a sand trap on the high side of the ninth. Several holes also have significant hills to shoot over or valleys to cross The par 5 fifth hole starts with a gentle upward slope with a clutch of trees in the middle of the fairway. A valley follows lhe trees. From the valley its up a hill, down the dale and up again to the green. Hitting on the right side of the fairway will give a good lood at the green, but will also bring a small pond into play. The par 4 eighth hole also challenges a golfer. A very strong tee shot will put the ball over the pond, line of trees, geese and a hill. The alternative is to go around the stand and aim for the top of the hill for a A pair of gentlemen tee off from the No 1 tee at the Mulberry Fore Golf Course in Nashville ‘Unconventional and undulating’ is Nashville’s Mulberry Fore Mulberry Fore Golf Course owner Alice Boucher said the unconventional layout and undulating greens on the front nine bring out lhe golfer who likes a challenge. She. along with her husband Tim. and Tad Davis own the course, located north of Nashville on M-66. It’s an 18-hole course with a challenging front nine, packed with trees and water hazards. The back nine has the more conventional layout, but she said some people find it a challenge as well. "The greens on the back nine are fiat, but it can still be a challenge to some. "You have got to have a sense of humix." Alice said, "because some of the greens are really uneven." The course has a clubhouse with a selection of golfing needs. There is also a bar and snacks and sandwiches available. The course also has a driving range for The No. 6 hole at Gun Ridge features a green with water in front and woods in back look at the green. Hitting the ball too far will put a golfer in the No. 9 fairway and al a 50-foot height disadvantage with the hole. The course has pull carts and power cans available and has an expanded club house and deck which overlooks the course. The club house/pro shop offers snacks and soft drinks. A putting green is also available. Gun Ridge has a scramble every Thursday morning with "some of lhe nicest people practice or to loosen lhe shoulders before a round The fairways are watered and many of the trees have been trimmed to find an errant ball. It may be under a tree and still be playable. "This is extremely beautiful course because of the work done by Tad. It's fun and in really gixxl shape." Alice said. Two of the really unique holes are the No. 3 par 3, in which an errant drive could end up in or near a utility transformer, and the pitching wedge No. 17 which is a 95-yard par 3 The green on the No. 2 looks as if it took part in the San Francisco earthquake because of ns slant The course also is host to three scrambles a week. There is a scramble Sunday and Wednesday at 9 a.m. and Friday night at 6 p.m. Regular cost for nine holes $7 for nine holes and $13 for 18. A power can is $8.50 for nine and 15 for 18 holes. Weekday specials include 18 holes and 1/2 a cart for $14 and $11 lor seniors. Other specials are lhe from 6:30 to 9 a m. Monday through Friday and from 6:30 to close every day. The cost for the early birds or the late-night golfers is $3 for walking nine holes. The course also has many special outings and tournaments available. Alice said tee times are suggested for any weekend or holiday golfing. who have ever played golf." Cost for nine holes is S6 until 3 p.m., $7 for after 3 p.m. and on weekends and holidays Pul! cans rent for $1.50. power carts for $8. Two golfers with power cart can golf before 3 p.m. for $18 and for $20 after 3 p.m. and on weekends and holidays. Memberships are also available. Ed said tec-times are recommended for weekends and holidays. 27 holes available at River Bend Three nine-hole courses, two with water hazards, is the set up for River Bend Golf Course. Owned by Denny and Andrea Storrs and their sons Jeff and Steve, the course is on both sides of West State Road, west of Hastings. The blue course, (he one on the north side of lhe road is the easiest of the three. Il has back-to-back par 5 holes on the No. 6 and No. 7. Both are also slight doglegs, one left one right. The No. 1 hole is a blind tee shooting up hill. Once up the hill, the green is visible The white course offers a challenge starting with an easy dogleg left on the first hole to a long. 550-yard par 5 second hole. The third hole has a significant drop over water to the heart-shaped and slanting green 130-yards away. The fourth, fifth and seventh holes also ha\e water hazards. On the more difficult red course, accuracy is a must, with trees or water coming into play on every hole. On the No. 4 hole, the shot carries over the Thomapple River to get to the green. The No. 5 hole's green has a water hazard in front and trees in back to make an island of the green. Denny Storrs said lhe fairways are watered and in pretty good shape in spite of the dry weather. The clubhouse has a selection of golfing needs and a bar which serves sandwiches The No. 4 hole on the rod nine features the Thomapple River which the men have to shoot over to make it to the green and snacks. Outside there is a putting green for practice before heading out The course also hosts tournaments, scrambles and leagues and Storrs said tee times should be called in. The cost for nine holes is $7. $13 for 18 and $15 for all day. Oub rental is available fa* $4 for adult and SI for juniors. Pull carts arc $1 for nine holes. $1.50 for 18 Power carts are $10 for nine holes and $18 for 18 holes. The course also offers lessons, given by Ed von der Hoff, coach of the Hastings High School golf teams. For more information contact the course. Golf, lunch or dinner at Yankee Springs The green to the No 2 hole on the white nine comes back toward the dubhouse/restaurant and bower garden I A family-oriented atmosphere is goal for Yankee Springs Golf Course Located on Bowens Mills Road, between Briggs Road and Patterson Avenue, the course has 27 holes available to play from dawn to dusk. The course, owned by Frank Tichon. is overseen by Evan Seifert. Seifert said the course is “in excellent shape this year. The fairways arc in great shape and lhe greens are beautiful The course. Seifert said, has the full range of difficulties. "There are some holes which arc easy and some which are hard, because we have a lot of different kinds of players who come here." Seifert said one of the other things which makes lhe Yankee Springs course special, is "we don't mind having young kids come here They like to come out with their parents and we lake to think they 11 be our customers in the future." The course has a fully-stocked pro shop and a restaurant. The restaurant is open from 11:30 a.m. to 9 30 p m. and senes a wide variety on meals There is also a bar The No. 12 hole a! Tyler Creek dips deeply before peaking at the green 215-yards away. Golfing and camping available at Tyler Creek course A weekend or a week of golf is available at Tyler Creek Golf Course without ever leaving the site. The course, coupled with the recreation area, is located on M-50. north of Freeport and west of Lake Odessa. It is a consortiumowned 18-hole course managed by Robert Funnell. The 6100-yard plus distance, along with plentiful waler and tree hazards makes the course an amusing challenge to a golfers accuracy and shot ability. On the front nine, trees play a big part along all the fairways. The No. 9 hole doglegs right at nearly 90 degrees to make the final hole unique on the course. The No. 3 has a large water hazard in the middle of the fairway which makes club selection important The second shortest hole, the 190-yard par 3 No. 18 is especially difficult because of the blind tee shot onto a green with water on three sides. John Kish, clubhouse assistant, said the course is looking excellent with the many recent improvements to the course being completed "From tee to green, the course is available for entertaining and dnnks. The nines, the red, white and gold, run the gamut of ranges from the short 104-yard par 3 on the No 4 white, to the dogleg left, par 5. 513-yarder on the red and the dead­ straight 525*yard par five No 5 hole on the gold watered and is looking really good," he said. He said the course is "fun to play. People like this course because they want to relax and have a good time. That's what we give them." Golfing in the mornings is $4.50 per person, a dollar more in the afternoon, for nine holes The cost is S7.5O for 18 holes in the morning and $8.50 in the afternoon. On weekends it s $9 per person for nine and $1 j few 18 holes There is a putting green, power and pull cans, and a fully stocked pro shop "just packed with new stuff' and a club pro on the staff. Leagues play at the course and Kish said tee times aren't necessary but are suggested. There is also a Sunday morning scramble at 6:45 with a blind draw for painngs Golf packages are available for weekend, weekly or monthly rates. The course is unique in the county, because il also has campground sites for rent II has rustic, not-so-rustic and chalets available to rent on a daily, weekly or seasonal rate For more information on lhe campground contact the course. The cost for nine holes is $7.25, for 18 is S12.50. Pull carts are available to rent for $ 1 for nine holes. Power carts are rent for $9 for nine holes and $15 for 18 holes. A putting green is available. Seifert suggested calling for tee times for the weekend. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, June 23. 1994 — Page 13 Mullenhurst has ‘a real mix’ of holes Mullenhurst Golf Course, located on Mullen Road, west of Gun Lake Road, is Rrd Division Chrysler 5 । Oldc Towne Tavern A 3 Oldc Timers 3.3 Cappon Stamfler 2-3 Brian s Painting Blue Division TNR Machine 5-1 Kmart 4 1 Hastings Mutual 4-2 Flcxfab 3.3 Oldc Towne Tavern 3-4 Gold Division AAA Alslatc 3-4 Hast Sanitary Scrv .2-3 Bill’s Safety Sen 2-3 Jarman Const | -3 E W Bliss 1-1 Home run leaders. B Madden 4. J McLeod 3. D Dikchousc 3. D Miller. 3 owned and operated by Richard and Rose Enyan. The club pro is Delton High School golf coach Kent Enyan. who is also the chief grounds keeper. It is a par 71. 18-hole course with watered fairways. Richard said the course has a lot of trees, water and sand. "Each hole is different," he said. "Il is a challenging 18 holes." He said the course isn't too long because a lot of senior citizens play there, but it is also difficult enough for the younger golfers to find it interesting and good to hone their skills. He said lhe course is in "real good shape, because of the watering we re doing " The course is also having some of the greens enlarged, but he said this is not affecting play. There is an air conditioned, smokc-iree club house with snacks available. It costs S7 for nine hole. $4.75 for seniors. For 18 holes it's $12 and $8.50 for seniors Pull carts can be rented for $1 for 9 and $1.50 for 18 holes. Power cans arc $8 for nine and $14 for 18 holes. Club rental is S3 Hastings men’s softball league standings Last week s results Kman 13. Flcxfab 6. TNR 18. Sanitary 3. AAA Alslatc 22. Bliss 10. Cappon Stamfler 9. Brian’s 4. Chrysler 10. Oldc Towne Tavern (Red) 9. Old Timers 25. Oldc Towne Tavern (Red) 7. Hastings Mutual 9. AAA Alslatc 5. Hastings Mutual 10. Oldc Towne Tavern <Bluc)' 8. Oldc Towne Tavern (Blue* 17. Bill s Safety I This Week’s Games Wednesday. June 22 - 6 30 Flcxfab vs TNR. 7 30 Sanitary vs. Kman. 8 30 Sanitary vs Bill's Thursday. June 23 - 6:30 Brian's vs Olde Towne. 7 30 Brian's vs. Chrysler. 8 30 Cap pon Stamfler vs Old Timers Fnday. June 24 - 6:30 Oldc Towne vs. Flcxfab. 7 30 Olde Towne vs. AAA Alslatc; 8:30 Mutual vs. Jarman Const.; 9:30 Mutual vs. Bliss. This young lady toes off 2! the dogleg left No. 4 hole at Mullenhurst. a 365-yard par 4. Tee times arc needed for weekends and holidays until I p.m, -s. /ZCfCfmyNEWS Hastings-native Joe Bush and Gun Lake resident Bob Holly, the No. I and No. 2 point leaders are scheduled to race Saturday at Berlin in the 35-lap feature for late model stock cars. The two lead lhe West Michigan Chevy Dealers Championship noints standings as of June 18. Bush has 482 points followed by Holly with 460. Bush is attempting to win the points championship for the third year in a row. Also, at Berlin will be Class A Sportsman stock for a 25-lap feature and Class B Sportsman in a 15-lap feature. In the Berlin 200 Stock car race last weekend. Middleville native Dave Sensiba finished eighth in his Lane Automotive/Gage Motormall Chevy Sensiba was a challenger for the lead most of the race and finished in the leading lap. Saturday practice will begin at 3 p.m.. time trials at 4 and the first preliminary event set for 7:15 p.m. For more information contact (616) 677-1140. Kalamazoo* Speedway. the track win have a night of NASCAR stock car races and big wheel races for kids 12 and younger. There will be three age brackets for the youngsters with winners receiving trophies. The first of 14 auto races begins at 7 30 p.m. in the NASCAR Winston Racing Series-sanctioned events. For more information call (616) 349­ 3978 At the 131 Dragway, Friday, the strip will host the Street Car Nationals test and lune from 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday will have the regular events of super pro. sportsman, street and motorcycle class drags Delton's Randall Canute took the runnerup jjosition last weekend at the strip in his 1977 Olds Cutlass. He had an elapsed time of 14.62 for a speed ol 81.70 miles per hour. For more information call (616) 672­ 7800. Crystal Raceway has a full slate of late model, pro stock, hobby stock and IMCA modifieds on its Saturday night schedule. The racing begins at 8 p.m. There will also be a Lions Club benefit, Sunday, with three classes of racing 1994 Hastings Country Club area tournament Championship Flight 1st Andy Mogg. 146; 2nd (tie) Paul Boes. Pete Mogg Jr.. 148; 4th (tie) Trevor Watson. Mike McLean. 149; 6th (tie) Mike Booher. Ryan Simon. Wayne Pumford. 151. First Flight 1st Carl Peurach. 161; 2nd Matt Morse. 161; 3rd Kevin Beyer. 162; 4ih (tic) Robert Wager. Jim Strate, John Gage, Larry Simon Jr.. Bob Kraqt. 164 Second Hight 1st Larry Diver. 162; 2nd (tie) Jack Laubaugh. Tim James. 168; 4th Jeff Meredith. 169; 5tn (tie) Benue Weller. Brad Bennett. 170; 7th (tie) Chris Austin. Bob Pat nek. 171 Third Hight 1st Lenny Bums. 167; 2nd John McKinnan, 172; 3rd (tie) Tom Krul. Dick Pennock. Bob Cove. Duane O'Connor. 174; 7ih (tie) Wayne Brown. Pete Mogg Sr. 177. Fourth Flight 1st Dave Dennis. 177; 2nd Mike Stout. 178; 3rd Jim Lesick. 180; 4th Dave White. 181. 5th (tie) Craig Guy. Joe Glasgow. Gor­ don Ironside. 184 Fifth Hight 1st Matt Cawson. 179; 2nd (tie) Tony Phenix. Gary Pratt. 182; 4th (tic) Bob Allen. Bud LaJoye. 183; 6th Larry Snyder. 184; 7th (Uc) Ron Lewis. Sam Stout Sr . 185. Sixth Hight 1st Craig Zaleski. 191; 2nd (tie) Kevin Phenix. Bob Austin. 194. 4th (tie) Tom Hicks. Jon Marsh. Bob Dell. 196; 7th Andy Cove. 200. Saturday Skins: Hole *6 Eagle - Ryan Sinion; Hole #13 Birdie - Chris Austin. Sunday Skins: Hole #4 Birdie - Bob Austin. Hole #6 Eagle - Kim Schievmk; Hole 913 Birdie - Allen Pumford. Hole #17 Eagle • Trevor Watson Closest to the Pin: Hole #4 • Jerry Rerce; Hole #13 - John Hughes Play a year's werth of golf for the price of one greens fee. And well all breathe a little easier. 1994 Golf Privilege Card* Free Greeni Fee* at more than ISO courts.' (800) LUWG-LSA (517) 184-4541 t AMERICAN beginning at 2 p.m. Jeff Bissclt of Nashville currently sits m third in the points standings of the Sportsman class at Galesburg Speedway He has 534 points. 274 behind the leader Saturday races will include big wheel races, super late models, sportsman and road warriors. Sunday's programs has spectator drags, super late models, sportsman and road warriors. 1-96 Speedway nas a moto-cross planned for Friday night. The gates open al 5, practice starts at 6 and racing begins at 8 p.m. Saturday the track has the 360 sprints with pro. modifieds and bombers on the 1/2 mile- and 1/4-mile dirt tracks. Hot laps start at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 8 p.m. In a special presentation. Wednesday. June 29. the track will have the All-star sprints with more than 50 of the top sprint car drivers in the surrounding states and locally. Hot laps begin at 6 p.m. and racing starts at 8 p.m. For more information call 1-642-6500 Joe Bush and his late model stock car (top) lead the points standings at Berlin and (bottom) Dave Fox drives his sprint car here in one of last season's feature races at the 1-96 Speedway north of Lake Odessa GET YOUR COPIES Hastings Banner Gun Lake — at any of these area locations. In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s United Gas Station (W Terry's Tick Tock Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart State St) In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Middleville - In Delton — Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell Supere*te Tom's Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Others — In Nashville — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market LUNG ASSOCIATION. of i i 1 i �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 23. 1994 Middleville man faces Sept. 12 trial in Caledonia teen’s death The trial date for a 28-year-old Mid­ dleville man charged with manslaughter in the traffic death of a 17-year-old Caledonia student last October was moved Wednesday in Barr)' County Circuit Court lo Sept. 12. An Aug. 26 motion hearing and final pre­ trial was also set for Timothy A. Tape Tape is accused of causing the death of Vito I^imbardo Jr., who was a senior at Caledonia High School, in an auto accident tn TNrnapple Township Oct. 23. He faces a charge of committing manslaughter with a motor vehicle, a charge that is punishable by up to 15 years in prison or a $7,500 fine, or both. He is also charged with causing Lombar­ dos death while driving drunk, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 15 years or a $2,500 to $10,000 fine, or both Tape s li­ cense also would be revoked if he is con­ victed. He is charged with failing to stop at a seri­ ous personal injury accident, as well, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $5,000 fine. cc both. Tape stood mute to the charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half. Lombardo was driving south on M-37 near Fink boner Road when he was hit headon by a northbound truck driven by Tape, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies. They said the truck crossed the center line to hit I-ombardo Lombardo was trapped in the car. but was extricated and taken by helicopter to Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids, deputies said. He died from his injuries lhe next day. l^mbardos passenger. Tellis Brown. 17. of 6225 Wing Ave.. Kentwood, was not hurt, deputies said In other recent court business • Two Detroit women accused of cashing counterfeit payroll checks in Hastings. WcxMlland and other area communities in March and April stood mute to the charges against them. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Victoria V. Sweanngum. 35. and Evelyn Hardwick. 31. Each woman is charged with two counts of uttering and publishing, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in pnson Sweanngum also is charged with being a habitual offender, third offense, which dou­ bles the maximum sentence possible on her other charges. Pre-trials were scheduled for June 30 for both women The women were arrested in April shortly after one of them at»mpted to cash a check for about $450 at the W-Midland Centre Shell station. State Police trooper at the Hastings post said. One of lhe women had cashed an­ other bad check at the same store two weeks before, on March 26. police said The clerk on duty refused to casit the woman's check, however, and called 9'.! to report the incident, troopers said Two State Police troopers from the Hastings pos later saw the women driving south on M-4 3 and arrested them More than $100,000 in bad checks rc.nonedly were cashed at stores and banks 'rom Kent County to the Flint area. •~'.ading stores in Hastings. Woodland. Charlotte. Grand Ledge and Eaton Rapids Though these women are believed to have cashed the bad checks in the Barry County area, police said there is a group of people responsible for cashing similar counterfeit checks statewide. Police said they do not know if the cases are connected, though. • A July 14 pre-tnal was scheduled for a Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cafl...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Recreation Mobile Homes Wanted FOR RENT Summer home Pentwater, near shopping, fishing, near Sl Park. July 1-8 still available. FOR SALE 1979 ARLING­ TON mobile home, 14X70. 2 bedroom, central air, fire place, located in Park, Lake Odessa, $12^00 03.0, 374-0953 after 6 pm. WANTED King size box spring and mattress. Willing to spend up to $100. 948-3159. For Sale Automotive JOHNCOCK FAMILY REUNION Saturday June 25th, 1:00 at Hope Township Hall. m-sm.__________ FOR SALE 1985 14x70 trailer in park. $12^00. OBO well maintained. 852-0965. Pets BASSETT HOUND PUPPIES regiltcred, 8 weekl old, S250 ftfsl ihou and wormed, call 623-6OM after 6:00.________ For Rent SMALL HOME IN HAST­ INGS after july 4th. f325. monthly, deposit, lease taking applications. Phone 367-4597. Miscellaneous CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $275 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thcrcafta. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $275 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $Z00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1 st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Business Services ADULT FOSTER CARE home has openings. Private pay. Call after 6:00pm. 948-9433. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can hclpl’Fast, easy - CaU 24 hours AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED & WORKMANS’ COMP. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, techc.c an as'istant Call 945-9888 SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, bams, etc. Rand son Westerly, 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945 9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rates Free esti­ mates. Insured. Randton Wester­ ly. 945-2545._____________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, Stump gnnding. free estimates, fully insured, we leave your yard clean. B & B Tree Service 795-7575. FOR SALE 92 CHEVY C1S00, 2WD. 57,000 highway miles, with topper and built in scats for the kids. Sharp only $10,900 can 948-2875 after 6:00pm. Community Notices UNTIL JUNE 29TH signing of doctor assisted suicide petitions will continue, at 502 West Clin­ ton, Hastings. 8:30am-8:30pm. Real Estate Help II anted LAKE ODESSA, FOR SALE BY OWNER halfway between Lansing and Grand Rapids. 4 bedroom, living room, fireplace, country kitchen, family room, second kitchen, workroom, shop, patio, inclosed porch, 2 1/2 stall garage, large private yard, for a pool, garden, plus play area. Phone 1-616-792-2350 Betty. BABY SITTER NEEDED: Seeking loving and caring person to Lcbysit my children, ages 9,2 & 9 mo», in my home Monday-Friday, 7-5, need own transportation. 945-5782. Uniques & (ollecliblcv ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, June 26. Over 300 exhi­ bitors in every type of antique .-.nd carefully selected collecti­ bles. Over 200 dealers under cover. Show is rain or shine. 7:30 a.m_ to 4:30 p.m. $3.00 admission. At the Fairgrounds right in Allegan, Mich. (iartine Sale GARAGE SALE 3366 BARBER Rd. Saturday 9-6, two family sale, kids clothes thru adult, dishes, toys. misc. items. DELTON AREA NEIGH­ BORHOOD GARAGE SALE al Gilkey Lake on Scott Park Rd and Letch’s Lane on June 24th and 25th. GARAGE SALE SaL Junc25th, 1161 Hillview Dr. off Indian Hills, Cd player, lawn furniture, clothing and much more. 9-4.__________________ HUGE FOUR FAMILY SALE! Infants and kids clothes and supplies, casual, business and formal wear, nurses uniforms, Miss Michigan Pageant Gown and swimsuit, Jenday Coeure and cage, house­ wares, collectibles and antiques. Corner Alden Nash and 72nd Street Alto. June 23. 24,25,9 ? LARGE MULTI-FAMILY BARN SALE. Large assort­ ment from baby to adults and household Items. Behind Lake-O Auto Part*. Friday, June 24, 9-5:30 & Saturday, June 25, 9-2:00 pun._______ SOMETIMES ITEMSCOME AS THE GENTLE RAIN FROM HEAVEN Sometimes as a billowing flood! However they come, they leave with love and joy. with you-unbclicvably low cost. Come sec AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC M-43. 623-8900.___________________ YARD SALE 1112 S Jefferson, SaL 8-3, 3 family sale YARD SALE LADIES clothes, excellent condition, approxi­ mate sizes 3-10, 1235 W. State Street, Hastings. Sunday. June 26. noon 6pm. weather penruung CHALLENGING OPPORTUN1TY to work with people with developmental) disabili­ ties. Driven license and high scholl diploma are required. Part-time on call. 945-9613. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE Performs new account and customer service functions. This position requires, excellent interpersonal skills, and sales abilities, as well as proficiency in the sec re tan al area. PC experi­ ence will be helpful. The part­ time schedule is 3 days a week and every other Saturday morn­ ing, although flexibility in sche­ duling is required. If you feel you arc qualified for this posi­ tion and have an interest, apply at the personnel office, Hastings City Bank. 150 W. Court Street, Hastings, Ml 49058. EQE. CUSTOMER SERVICE, full­ time positions available, starting at $420/week, company train;ng provided, no experience neces­ sary, benefits, profit sharing, call between llam-5pm, 948-8456. ENTRY LEVEL SHIPPING AND INVENTORY Must be efficient, detail oriented, good with numbers. Some heavy lift­ ing. Send resume to, or apply in person; Floor Style Products, 2780 Gun Lake Rd, Hastings, Ml 49058.__________________ HELP WANTED: PART­ TIME SALES CLERK. Nights and weekends a musL Neat appearance, dependable and works well with public. Apply at any Citgo Station in Hastings HELP WANTED: FULL TLME RECEPTIONIST for local opto metric office. Experi­ ence helpful. Send resume: Drs Bloom and Bloom 1510 N. Broadway, Hastings Mi 49058. HOUSEKEEPER, house cleaning, order supplies and maintain inventory. Ability lo perform above duties, read and wnte, and valid Michigan Driv­ ers license 19 weeks full-time. 31 weeks part-time. $4.45 per hour, some benefits Application with 3 complete employment references by July Sth. Charlton Park, 2545 S. Charlton Park Rd.. Hastings, Mi. 49058 616-945-3775. E.O.E.___ TEENAGER occasional 945-3160 NEEDED for babysitting COURT NEWS: 37-year-old Hastings man accused of having sexual contact with a 10-year-old hoy last June Larry S Moore is charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years tn prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the boy He is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise lhe maximum possible sentence on the sex charge to life in pnson Moore stood mule to the charges in March, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • An Aug. 29 tnai was scheduled lor a 36year-old Hastings man accused ol having sexual contact with two boys in 1985 An Aug. 17 final pre-trial also was sched­ uler for Walter A Kidder He is charged with two counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which car­ ries a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the boys, who were 8 and 5 years old when the contact reportedly occurred. Kidder stood mule to the charges Iasi June and not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half • An Aug 8 trial was scheduled for a 45year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex with two 14-year-old boys and caus­ ing one boy to engage in abusive sexual ac­ tivity last year. A July 2 motion hearing and an August 3 final pre-trial and motion hearing were also scheduled for Kenneth D. Cowles. Cowles faces two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for having oral sex twice with one boy. He is also charged with having the boy to engage in child sexually abusive activity to produce child sexually abusive material. That charge carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. In another case. Cowles is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct for having oral sex with another 14-year-old boy. Cowles stood mute to the charges in May and not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half • A 35-year-old Delton man convicted of possessing marijuana and trying to abscond on bond Ixst year was sentenced to a year in jail and three years probation on the charges. Roddy L. Jacobs' sentences are to be served concurrently. He received 114 days credit. He was also required to pay $4,500 in fines and costs and $864.60 in restitution. Jacobs pleaded guilty in May to a charge of possessing marijuana, a misdemeanor, as part of a pica agreement with the prosecu­ tor's office. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to abscond while on bond. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Jacobs possessed marijuana with the intent to manufacture it. that he es­ caped from lawful arrest during a traffic stop and that he had open alcohol in a vehicle, a misdemeanor. The prosecutor also dropped a charge Ja­ He pleaded guilty in April to a charge of breaking and entering the home as pan of a plea agreement with the pmsecuhv s office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop charges that Host commuted larceny in a building, broke into and occupied home and is a habitual offender • An 18-ycar-old Dowling nun stood mute to charges that he broke into and damaged a Rutland Township home in March Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Joseph E. Cole II Cole is charged with breaking into an oc­ cupied dwelling. which is punishable by up to 15 years in pnson. and maliciously caus­ ing more man SI00 in damage to the home, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, or both Cole also faces two counts of breaking into motor vehicles to steal property worth more than $5 Those charges arc punixhable by up to five years in pnson or a $1,000 fine. He stood mute to the charges in April and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. A July 7 pre-tnal was set for all the charges. • A 19-year-old Otsego man stood mute to charges of commuting burglary and larceny in April. Not guilty pleas were entcied for Roger D. Smith Jr. Smith is charged with two counts of breaking and entenng. punishable by up to 10 years in prison, for allegedly breaking into two storage units on Chief Noonday Road He also faces a charge of commuting larceny in a building for allegedly stealing tools,. That charge is punishable by up to four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine, of both A June 23 pre-trial was scheduled • A 17-year-old Wyoming man accused of breaking into storage units at Harrison's Mini Storage in Middleville in April stood mute to the charges against him Not guilty pleas were entered on James L. Whitaker's behalf. Whitaker faces two counts of breaking and entering, which is punishable by up to 10 yean in pnson He also is charged with commuting larceny in a building for stealing tools from the units That charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in pnson or a $2,000 fine. A June 30 pre-tnal was set. • A July 25 trial was scheduled for a 29year-old Kalamazoo man accused of receiv­ ing and concealing a stolen snowmobile in January A July 14 final pre-trial was also set for Charles J Dunn Dunn is charged with receiving and con­ cealing property worth more than $100. a felony which carries a maximum sentence of five years in pnson or a $2300 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of using a tempo­ rary registration plate for more than 15 days, a misdemeanor punishable by up to °0 days in jail or a S100 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense. Dunn flood mute to the charges in April, and not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half POLICE BEAT: Hastings couple hurt in crash HOPE TWP. — A Hastings couple was injured Thursday. June 16. in a two-car accident at the intersection of Kingsbury and Harrington roads. Barry County Sheriff s deputies said. Howard F. Boner. 81. of C 1276 Chariton Drive, was driving west on Harrington with Helen J. Boner, 72. at about 6:27 p.m. when they stopped at lhe Kingsbury intersection. Boner told deputies he saw no one coming, so he started to turn left onto Kingsbury He said that as he started his turn, he suddenly saw a northbound car driven by Daniel J. Slack. 41, of 7363 Walters Road, Delton, and the cars collided. Slack told deputies he was traveling at 50 or 55 mph when Boner pul nto the intersection and stopped in lhe road. Howard and Helen Boner were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released Howard was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. deputies said. Equipment stolen from vehicle YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — About $300 worth of softball equipment was stolen Thursday. June 16. from a vehicle parked in the Yankee Springs State Park. Barry County deputies said. Deputies said the equipment was stolen between 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. while the vehicle was parked at lhe boat launch Taken were two softball bats, a softball glove, a bat bag and a duffel bag with clothes. Area teen rolls car into ravine IRVING TWP. — A 17-year-old Freeport girl was hurt Wednesday. June 15. when she rolled her car over on Parmalcc Road, just west of Harris Creek Road, troopers at lhe Slate Police post in Hastings said. Amber L. Holcomb, of 12860 108th St., was westbound on Parmalcc at 3:45 p.m. when she came over a hill and saw a car. which was delivering newspapers, in her lane moving cobs absconded while on bond. Jacobs told the court during his plea that he was riding in his brother s truck when they were pulled over. The marijuana was found tn the vehicle He also said he absconded because he went to Honda to help his family members during a crisis. He said he was extradited a couple months later. • A 49-year-old Hastings man stood mute to a charge of drunk driving in February. A not guilty plea was entered on Leland H. Taylor s behalf. Taylor is charged with drunk driving, third offense, a felony pun­ slowly westward, troopers said. Holcomb was not able to stop safely in the distance between the two vehicles, so she swerved into the other lane, but went into lhe path of an eastbound vehicle, troopers said. They said Holcomb swerved back to her lane, lost control of her car. ran off the right side ishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both A June 23 pre-trial date was set • A 27-ycar-old Kalamazoo man convicted of drunk driving in April was sentenced lo two months in jail and five years of probation Terry L. Kloth was also ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and costs Kloth pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk driving, third offense, in May as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Kloth drove with a suspended li­ cense. second offense Kloth told the court during hts plea he was at a party, but had to drive an injured roman to the hospital He talked at the hospital with a police officer who allowed him to leave, he said He was stopped by police after he drove away from the hospital, he said • An Aug 8 trial was scheduled for a Hastings woman accused of committing per­ jury in December A July 28 pre-trial was also set for Teresa noon the next day. of the road and then careened to the other side of the load She then rolled over lulu a steep ravine and the car landed upside down, troopers said. Holcomb was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. She also was ticketed for failing to stop in a clear assured distance, troopers said. Radio stolen from Radio Shack HASTINGS — A transceiver and two speakers wool, more than $300 were stolen recently from the Radio Shack in Hastings. City Police report. Officers said the items were stolen from a display case between 10 a.m. June 10 and Portage man hurt in boating mishap PRAI .5VILLE TWP. — A 36-year-old Portage man was hurt Sunday when he was sucked under a motorboat and cut by the vessel’s propellers on Gull Lake. Barry County Deputies report. I mad Farran was riding on a 24-foot cabin motorboat near the Baseline Road public access sue at 7 p.m. when the accident happened, deputies said They said Farran was waiting for the boat to be stopped so he could jump in the water. The driver of the boat. Cindy Fadcl. of Portage, put the vessel in neutral, and Farran jumped into the water The boat was still coasting, though, and Farran went under the boat and had his left arm and leg cut by the still-spinning propeller. He was taken to Borgcss Medical Center in Kalamazoo where he was admitted. He was released Tuesday, hospital officials said. Local woman charged with fraud HASTINGS — A 32-ycar-old Hastings woman was arrested Friday on charges of automated teller machine fraud. Hastings Police officers said Linda K Rench. of 121 W Apple St.. is accused of stealing $175 from the National Bank of Hastings in May Police said she used the hank machine to make deposits to her account with empty envelopes She then withdrew cash from her account, they said She was arrested June 17 on tw*i munis of fraudulently withdrawing less than $500 using L. Hardy. 25 She is charged with per tun ng herself dur­ ing a preliminary exam in 56th District Court The charge is a felony punishable by up lo 15 years in pnson She stood mute to the charge m May and a not guilty plea was entered on her behall • A 29-ycar-old Middleville man con victed of breaking into a Middleville home in January was sentenced to four to It) years a financial transaction device A July 6 pre-tnal in 56th District Court has been scheduled in pnson William J Host also was ordered to pay $ 1.479 82 in restitution crashed into each other, uoopers said ThompMW was taken to Pennock Ilospital. where he was treated and released. Off-road vehicle crash injures one teen IRVING TWP — A Middleville teenager was hurt Monday when he collided with a 16ycar-old Freeport boy while ’he two were nding off-road vehicles. State Police form the Hastings post said. Michael A Thompson. 14. of 5450 Engle Road, was riding around with Korey T. Kidder, ol 183 Dnision. in a Held behind Thompsons home at 4.3U p.m. when they � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-06-30.pdf 06ddcf47669fbad6c9855ad7b54f1eea PDF Text Text ' Youth dances win green light SeePage 2 Area to mark 4th of July See Page 3 UPFjtijy Rotary selects Red Rose winner See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER Hastings KiD' icuorarv THURSDAY. .JUNE 30. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 19 City adopts budget with maximum tax News Briefs Candidate forums set for July 1, 7 Two fomn** for Aug. 2 primary eiecIxw candidates for county and state of­ fice* will be held this Friday and next Thursday in Hastings One forum will be held as the next in the serie* of ‘•First Friday” programs at Thomas Jefferson Halt at noon July 1. The other, sponsored by the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors, ts scheduled for 9 to 11:30 a.m. Thursday. July 7. at the Emmanual Episcopal Church. 3 IS W. Center Si. The July 7 forum will include can­ didates for State Senate. State Represen­ tative and County Board of Commis­ sioners. The First Friday program July 1 will not include count)- candidates because they already had a forum at the June 3 session. James Pino, chairman of the Barry County Democratic Committee, sponsor of the First Friday scries, said there also may be an appceuui^v from Democratic U.S. Snmte candidate Bob Can. now a Congressman, and by Michael Schroer of Ann Arbor, a candidate for a Third District Court of Appeal* judgeship. There are seven seeking the Republican Party nomination for Slate Representative from the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County and roughly the western half of Ionia Coun­ ty. One Democrat is running alone on the ballot Three Republican* and two Democrats will seek the 23rd District State Senate seat, which includes Barry. Ionia. Mont­ calm, Isabella and Mecosta counties. Either primary or general election contests will be seen in al I but one county commission district. Veterans’ barbecue canceled this year The free chicken dinner barbecue for veterans wi 11 not be he id this year during Chartion Park's Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration Monday. A lack of available funds and man­ power to prepare and serve the meal are the reason* the Barry County Veterans Association is not sponsoring the tradi­ tional barbecue this year, said Joyce Wembrecht She estimated that expenses for the meal are about SI.200. She added, however, that the barbecue dinner may return next year. The Veteran* Association has spon­ sored the dinner annually a* a tribute to those who have served their country in the military. Charlton Park to celebrate Fourth Histone Chartion Park will have its 12th annual Old Fashioned Fourth of Ju­ ly celebration Monday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday The event* will begin with a flag­ raising ceremony, followed by a number of contests, including watermelon seed spitting. straw bale tossing, a three­ legged sack race, water carrying reisy, a search for a needle in a hayslack, most freckles and pie eating. Pie bakers who bring in a homemade pie can get in free and enter their ware* in a contest. Afterward they can watch their effort* auctioned off. Bottomless mugs of lemonade will be served at the Village Stagecoach Stop, and ice cream will be hand cranked on the front lawn. Hot dogs and other ••All­ American” foods will be available. The beach, boat launch and picnic facilities will be be open from 8 a m. to 9 p.m. Admission is free to Barry County residents, children 15 and under and homemade pie baker*. There will be no firework* at Chariton For more information, call 945-3775. Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on Page 2 PRICE 25' Construction is underway at the new Kentucky Fried -iHcken locatiori in Hastings and is expected to be completed in early fall. The restaurant is moving from North Broadway to 1320 W. State St. KFC to move to new location by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Kentucky Fried Chicken in Hastings will be moving to a new location and bringing an expanded menu and more employees with it. The Hastings City Planning Commission approved final site plans for the KFC project last Thursday, said Chairman David Jasperse President of the company which owns the local franchise. William Alford Jr., said the number of employees needed at the new lo­ cation are expected to increase by 100 per­ cent. About 25 are employed at the current North Broadway local) cn Kentucky Fried Chicken will be moving from its leased restaurant on North Broadway to 1320 W. State Street. Kentucky Fried Chicken has been part of the Hastings community since 1973. Alford said. Construction al the new site is already un­ derway. next to Burger King, and is expected to be completed in about 90 days, said Al­ ford. His father. William F. Alford Sr. is owner of the company. When the new location opens it will have "beautiful inside dining" and a drive-thru as well as carry-out meals. Alford Jr. said. Inte­ rior seating capacity will be 54. which is larger than the current dining area. An expanded menu also will be offered, he said. The Colonel's Rotisserie Gold will be a new addition. It will be chicken cooked ro­ tisserie-style. Lake 0’ fair parade grand marshal dies Gerald Chorley. who along with his wife. Joan, was to be honored as grand marshals of the Lake Odessa Fair Parade today, died at 7 a m. Wednesday, following a long illness. He had suffered from cancer and heart disease for some time. The reception for the Chorleys. scheduled to follow the parade, has been canceled, however members of the family, will ride in the 10 a.m. fair parade in his honor. The Chorleys have been heavily involved in the Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society. Lake Odessa Library and the restoration of the Lake Odessa depot The Lake Odessa Historical Depot will be open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4 Monday, in honor of the 60th anniversary of the Lake Odessa Fair. The Depot, located on Emerson Street in Lake Odessa will display a collection of fair memorabilia. The Lake Odessa Area Histoneal Society will host Depot Day July 30 with an open house and day long entertainment, featuring the Lakewood Choral Society as well as other groups and individuals. by David T. Young Editor Faced with some hard economic times, the Hastings City Council Tuesday officially ap­ proved a 1994-95 budget with its maximum allowable lax levy of 16.2 mills. The city last year levied only 14.541 mills because of several years the tax rollback re­ quirements of the Headlcc Amendment, but a decrease in personal property taxes, declin­ ing stale revenue sharing funds and increas­ ing expenses forced the council to have a Truth in Taxation public hearing June 22.. That hearing cleared the way for the city to up it* millage rate to its maximum level al­ lowed by the city charter, gaining the city about $151.000 in extra revenue. "We really hurt ourselves by lowering the millage rate over the last few years." said Mayor Mary Lou Gray. "We thought we could operate with a rollback and there were a few years when we went without an in­ crease (in tax revenue)." Councilwoman Minam White, who is chairwoman of the Personnel Committee, said muf than $800,000 in cut* had to be made before the $2.712 million budget was presented. And she said the committee had to turn down a lol of valid requests for in­ creased funding. "There were a lol of requests in the budget that were very good... but the money just is nol there." White said at Monday night's council meeting. Gray added. "This has been the toughest (budget) year yet for me. "I hope the professional (city manager) we bring on board by Labor Day has (financial) capabilities beyond our wildest dreams." Besides a decline in revenue sharing and local personal property taxes. Gray blamed rising expenses, particularly in unfunded state mandates, when state government makes requirements of local governments, but doesn't help put up money to meet the mandates. "Unfunded state mandates are adding up." the mayor said. "That's just one concern, and we have no recourse." Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum said she was misled about the budget. She said she supported adding the $151,000 with the maximum levy, but was disappointed that funding for the YMCA Council and the river walk project still were cut. While said Ketchum misunderstood the budget, but was not misled. She added that the two things Ketchum talked about were among many things that still had to be cut from a particularly lean budget. Gray said there even were cuts in city per­ sonnel. even with the 16.2-mill levy. The largest expenses in the city's 1994-95 budget arc general administration ($1,021,573). the police department ($745,458) and the ire department ($314,666). The largest sources of revenue are from the local tax levy ($1,554,334) and state shared revenues ($703,000). The City Council officially voted 6-0 to adopt the budget with the maximum tax levy in a special meeting Tuesday afternoon. Council members Ketchum and Frank Campbell were absent. Local man convicted of aggravated stalking by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A 33-year-old Hastings man accused of stalking a Barry Township woman last year was convicted Wednesday in Barry County's first-ever aggravated stalking trial. The six-man, six-woman jury found Jerry L. Staley guilty of a charge of aggravated stalking after a week-and-a-half long trial in Barry County Circuit Court. They found Staley not guilty of three other charges, however, including two counts of assaulting the woman with a dangerous weapon and maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to the woman s car. Staley was accused of harassing, threatening and assaulting the woman over a 10-week period. He was accused of making several hundred telephone calls to the woman and of assaulting her twice in November with a baseball bat and a knife. Aggravated stalking is punishable by a maximum of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both. It is also punishable by any term of probation more than five years. After the verdict, Staley pleaded guilty to a charge that he is a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on the stalking charge to life in prison. Staley is scheduled to be sentenced July 14. Although Staley was not the first person in Barry County to be charged under the new stalking law. which was signed into law on Jan. I last year, his case was the first to go to trial in Circuit Court. Stalking is defined in the state’s penal code as "a 'willful course of conduct' involving repeated or continuing harassment of another individual that... causes the See STALKER, continued, page 2 City Council studying historic district plan by David T. Young Editor An extensive plan to create the first his­ toric district in Hastings was presented to the City Council Monday night. Council referred the plan to its Ordinance Committee, where it will be scrutinized and sent to the Planning Commission before it goes to a public hearing of the Historic Dis­ trict Study Committee The Study Committee was formed two years ago and Peg Pcurach was established as chairwoman Since then members have worked with local historian Esther Walton on the particulars of creating boundaries, putting together a mission statement, com­ pleting a preliminary report to be sent to the state and describing the significant homes and structures within the Maple Ridge His­ tone District The propped district would include all of Green Street and Fish Hatchery Park on the west side of town. It would reach its northernmost point ust beyond West Court Street and its southernmost near Marshall Street. It would take in the courthouse, the junior high school and Central Elementary, the Striker House, and would include five churches — First United Methodist. Emmanuel Episcopal. First Presbyterian. St. Rose and the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ, Latter-Day Saints. Rick Zwicmikowski. representing the committee members who appeared before council Monday night, said the proposed district would encompass the homes of 28 of Hastings' 65 mayors and the home of a for­ mer governor of Michigan He also pointed out that there are 62 other communities in Michigan with histone districts If the distnet is approved, there will be special rule, for renovating or updating all See HISTORIC DISTRICT, cont page 2 Many homes like this one. located at 506 W Green St., would be in the Maple Ridge Historic Distnet in Hastings All ot Green Street is included in the proposed district. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30. 1994 Summer youth dances get green light from city by Da* id T. Young Editor Youths from 14 to 20 years old may have a place to go to have fun a few Saturday nights this summer, thanks to the Hastings Area Parent Network and the City Council The Parent Network plans to have "posil'/e supervised activities (dances) for our area youth on the weekends' at Fish Hatch cry Park, starting Saturday. July 23. Other dates discussed include Aug. 6 and Aug 20 Mark and Renac Feldpausch. representing the network, asked the Hastings City Coun­ cil Ml iday night for permission to use Fish Hatchery Park They asked fix suspension of News Briefs: United Methodist has new pastor Dr. Bufford W. Coe has been ap­ pointed new- pastor at the Hastings United Methodist Church, effective July I Dr Coe, his wife. Genie, and daughter. Amy. will move from the Detroit conference. His first Sunday in the pulpit will be July 3. The new minister brings experience in worship, music and leadership He has nad previous assignments in Ohio. Massachussetts and Michigan. A time for greeting the new pastor and his family aw1, for fellowship is planned for Sunday. July 10. after the morning service Delton man heads farm committee Delton area farmer Tom Guthrie has been named chairman of the Michigan Farm Bureau's special Policy Develop­ ment Committee. The committee, which will meet in the coming months, will be responsible for preparing a slate of policy recommena­ tions for voting delegate action at the Farm Bureau's annual meeting Nov 28-Dec I. Algonquin Lake fireworks planned The Algonquin Lake Community Association (ALCA) will have its In­ dependence Day fireworks show on Sun­ day. July 3. at dusk (around 10 p.m.) Boaters and viewers should keep a safe distance and be aware of possible hazar­ dous conditions during the show. Historical Society returns officers The Barry County Historical Society elected officers al its annual picnic June 16 al Charlton Park Mike Hook was elected to a third term as president. Jane Bariov was elected vice president. Doris Greenfield secretary and Diana Phillips treasurer Also elected were Barbara Schondelmayer. archivist, and Joyce Wembrecht. Agnes McPhariin and Sara Feidbauer. board of trustees. JEDC head plans to tour Israel Joint Economic Development Com­ mission Executive Director L. Joseph Rahn, president of the Michigan Business Incubator Association, will tour several technology-based incubators next month in Israel. Rahn, who has overseen establishment of the Hastings incubator and the start of one in Dehon, said the Israelis have more than 100 incubators, which will help him gather information. Larry Molnar of the University of Michigan's Office of Business and In­ dustrial Assistance, is coordinating the tour with Pmchas Kahana. director of the Economic Planning Department of the government olf Israel Pennock official to take new post Tom Kaufman, director of public rela­ tions for Pennock Hospital, will lake a new job as associate administrator of the Community Health Center of Branch County Kaufman, who had been with Pennock for 7*6 years, said he was happy to be pan of the many changes at the hospital during his tenure Some of those things included expansion and renovation, the creation of the Pennock Village senior citizens apartments complex and establishment of the "Learn N Play" child care enter However. Kaufman, who has a degree in health care administration from In­ diana University, said he will miss the many people associated with Pennock whom he has forged working relation­ ships with rules in the city ordinance governing parks that call for them to be closed at 11 p m. and that do not allow charging lor services and refreshments The Fcldpauscnes said they want to have the dances from 9 p m to midnight and they want to ask the young people for donations for refreshments They also would like to have the parking lot lights kept on until mid­ night Council seemed to he interested, hut there were a few vonccms Councilwoman Minam White said she is worried that council seems constantly seems to be making exceptions to its parks ordi- New ‘Feed Store’ event is July 23 The next Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society production. "A Village Square News.” is scheduled for Satur­ day. July 23. at the Lakewood High School auditorium Produced and directed by Jim and Nina Steed, the program will feature the Feed Store Singers, the ■Tic-Boys," a local jazz band, the "Voice of the Feed Store." and resident humorist Bob Warner Featured numbers in the production will include "Bicycle Built for Two." "By the Light of the Silvery Moon." "Don't Sit Under the Apple Tree with Anyone Else But Me." and tunes from the 1940s. '50s and '60s. There also will be skits and readings, such as "The Mystery of the Blue Bain Tub" and the "War Bride's Journal." Tickets arc $4 at the door for adults and $2 for children and senior citizens. nance Councilman David Jaspcrse said, how­ ever. that each case that comes before coun­ cil must be regarded as unique "What you're allowing for this group may not apply to others." he Said Another concern was over the suggested hours Councilman Robert May asked if the dances could be held from 8 to 11 p.m. in­ stead of 9 to midnight. “We can work together and shorten it by a half hour or an hour." Mark Feldpausch said. However, city officials later said they re­ ally didn't have a problem with the hours. "I think this, is a great idea." Council­ woman Maureen Ketchum said. "We need to keep our youth occupied, and 11 o'clock is too early for the kids to go home." Councilman Joe Bleam asked about what would happen if young people older than !*♦ to 20 wanted to show up. He also asked about the ratio of adults to teens, which has yet to be determined. Feldpausch said the dances are meant to attract the under drinking age young people He said they can't keep the older youths out of the events, but if any trouble came up. there would be no hesitation to call police The couple said the Parent Network in­ tends to keep the dances away from being school-sponsored events, noting that just about all other youth-oriented activities somehow arc connected to the schools. "The kids want to be free of that." Renac Feldpausch said. She added that the schools shouldn't al­ ways be the caretaker of young people in the community and that parents sometimes must take on that role. May said he's sold on the Parents Network idea. "The city's been trying Io find something for young people to do in this community.” he said "We should work with them and try to gel this off the ground " The Parents Network originally asked to start the senes of dances on Saturday. July 9. but the council said the resolution granting use of Fish Hatchery Park and suspension of certain rules could not be adopted until the next council session July 11. So Stephanie Fekkes from the city attor­ ney's office was directed to draw up the resolution to be voted on July 11. jaspcrse told the Feldpausches. "We d like . to sec you come back after the first event to sec how it went." In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Approved a request from the American Legion Post No 45 to the state Liquor Con­ trol Commission for a dance and entertain­ ment permit. When asked what type of entertainment would be allowed. Legion member V. Harry Adroume said. "The biggest event we’ve had over there in 62 years is someone playing the organ. We don't anticipate any floor show." When White asked about the possibility of strippers. Adrounic replied, "I don't think we'd want to do that. We're too old." Council OK'd the request after several people in the audicncr and Councilwoman Evelyn Brower called the Legion "good neighbors." • Learned that the Michigan Liquor Con­ trol Commission rescinded part of its denial of a request from Felpausch for transfer of a liquor license to its new “Xprcss Mart" convenience store at 126 North Broadway The LCC approved a request to transfer a specially designated merchant license from City Food and Beverage at 312 E Court St. to the Broadway location • Approved a request from the Barry County Commission on Aging to use Fish Hatchcry Park from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m Thursday. July 28. for its annual summer picnic for senior citizens. Suspension of sev­ eral rules in the city parks ordinance will be granted so that senior citizens may fish al the ponds, so there will be a demonstration by the 4-H K-9 Klub and Io allow a hot dog vendor to come into the park, though he won’t sell his wares • Approved the annual Summerfest pa­ rade. which this summer will be at 11:30 a.m. Saturday. Aug. 27. starting at the comer of Woodlawn and Michigan, proceeding down Michigan Avenue to Stale Street and then to the K mart parking lot. • Voted to adopt a resolution in support of the two Barry County E-911 millage re­ quests on the Aug. 2 primary election ballot. One proposal is a renewal of one mill for five years and the other is for up to onequarter of a mill for enhancement of emergency communications equipment. • Was introduced to representatives from Plante & Moran, the city’s new official audi­ tors. Robert J. Brazda. a partner in the firm, said Plante & Moran is the largest Michigan-based accounting firm "We have a lot of experience working with municipalities." he added. HISTORIC DISTRICT continued from page 1 New doctor joins Cherry Valley Dr Douglas Smendik will join the Cherry Valley Family Care practice in Middleville, in association with Drs James Weatherhcad and Pennock Hospital Smendik. who will have a full-time family practice that includes pediatrics, obstetrics and gynecology, will begin seeing patients on Aug. I. The Cherry Valley office is located at 490 Edwards St.. Middleville. The phone number is 795-4434. Art exhibit opens at Firsh Hatchery The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County will sponsor an "Out County Show" art exhibit July 1-10 at the Arts Hatchery Building. Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings The show, which will feature two painters, a wrought iron artist and a printmaker, will open with a reception from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. July I. Admis­ sion is free. The featured artists are James "Jungle" Powell, watercolors, Susan Rumsey, painting, and Jerry Newton, a wrought iron artist, all of Delton, and Ruth Zachery of Lansing, who will show wildlife prints. The "Out County Exhibit" will be open to the public for viewing from I to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays and from 4 to 6 p.m. Fridays through July 10. A series of exhibits is planned at the Arts Hatchery Building throughout this summer Lake Odessa fair to wind up Monday The Lake Odessa Fair continues this week through next Monday, with the 20th annual "Art in the Park" set for Saturday. The parade will be held this morning. Entertainment, featuring the Little Fid­ dlers and Country Homer Jones, will ’jc offered Saturday night. Other events will midway rides, crafts, a lightwieight horse pull, puff tractor pull for kids, speed and action horse show, harness racing, animal judging, figure eight demolition derby, draft horse show, demolition derby, youth tractor driving contest, children’s games and fireworks to finish things off Monday evening. Area country music show is July 9, 10 A country musk program at the Prairieville Farm Days Show Grounds will be held Saturday and Sunday. July 9 and 10 Featured Saturday afternoon (from 2 to 4 p m ) in concert will be Louisiana Cowboy. Dave Dickerson. Harlan Bryant and Friends. John and Joan Kent, the Yodeling Cowgirl and Country Homer Jones Scheduled to perform Saturday evening (from 6 to 8 p.m.) will be the Preacher Man. Darell Johnson, Ellen Beam. Bill Snyder and Donna Albright An antique tractor pull will take place at 10 30 a m Sunday. July 10. Cost is $2 50 per person There is weekend camping available for $2.50. or $5 with electricity The Prairieville Farm Days show grounds arc located three miles south of Delton on M-43 to Milo Road and west one mile structures within that district in order to pre­ serve their historical nature. The district also will be eligible to get state funding for pro­ jects to help fix up homes and buildings within the area. Proponents also say that a historic district promotes the financial stability of property values within its borders. "Growing up. I always thought that neat old houses were something special," Peurach told the council. With the work on creating the district, she said she now realizes it even more. Zwiemikowski noted that one State His­ toric Commission official commented that Hastings has a lot of well maintained late 19th century home iOas it is a good candi­ date for becoming the 63rd Michigan com­ munity to have a historic district. Pat Markle, another Study Committee member, said. "We've had relatives visiting from Washington D.C. who said they're awed by Green Street. It's important to us and our children to preserve it.” Lisa Iberie said she came to Hastings from Illinois to live in an older home two years ago. She said she and her husband had been looking at settling in Rockford. "But I couldn’t have picked a better town. 1 wouldn't want to live anywhere else." Ann Dcvroy. another Study Committee member, said. "I’d like to see my home and neighborhood kept up and 1 think this is the way to do it" About the report from the Study Commit- STALKER (cont. from page 1) victim to feel terrorized, frightened, intimidated, threatened, harassed or molested" There arc two legal levels of sulking. The first is misdemeanor sulking, which is punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. A convicted stalker also could get up to five years of probation and would be ordered to stop sulking anyone and cease having any contact with the victim. Aggravated sulking is a felony because of its more serious nature. Sulking becomes aggravated when it involves a repeat stalking offense, threats to kill or harm an individual, the violation of a restraining order or the violation of a condition of pre­ trial release, condition of probation or bond for stalking. The St. Rose Parish House on South Jefferson Street would be included in the Maple Ridge Historic District, if it is approved eventually by the City Council. tee. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. "I'm im­ pressed with the quality of the work and de­ tail. Out hats arc off to you." Gray was particularly generous with praise for the work of Walton, who is a former City Council member. "I think this is the first committee I’ve ap­ pointed in which everyone's been in it for Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said after the jury's verdict that he was "very relieved" and happy with the decision. The case, he said, showed the "systematic victimization" of a woman through physical and emotional assaults by Staley. He said Staley's behavior was "extreme." and he was glad the jury agreed that it came under the aggravated sulking law. "I felt like this was a murder trial where the victim survived." he said. Staley's attorney, James Goulooze. said that he was "absolutely disappointed” with the jury's verdict. The case had been a difficult one, he said, because the law was hard to work with, and the case involved many confusing facts. He said he had no fault with the jury, though, because its members patiently and carefully considered (he case to make their the long haul." the mayor added. "Nobody gave up." Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum echoed Gray's praise by saying. "A job well done. I commend you all." Zwiemikowski said the Study Commit­ tee's mission statement is very compatible with the first half of the city's motto: "We treasure the old... Progress with the new." decision. McNeill said he fell the key to the conviction was a tape the victim made of phone calls she received from Staley and his family one night. There were 46 calls on the tape, he said, and 22 more that came before the victim started taping. The tape was played for the jury during the trial, and McNeill said he thought the tone of Staley's voice and the "hatred" of his words contributed to the jury finding threats he made during the calls credible. Speculating on the not guilty verdicts on the other charges. McNeill said the evidence consisted only of the testimony of the victim and her family and Staley and his family. The conflicting statements could not establish Staley's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt, he said. At age 90, Weiler is faithful county “watchdog" by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Every time the Barry County Board of Commissioners has a meeting, you can count on Ward Weiler being in the audience. Weiler keeps tabs on the county budget, the recent Animal Shelter investigation and more. He often will use the Freedom of Information Act when he thinks he needs more data. Commissioners surprised Weiler last week by honoring him with an official resolution on his 90th birthday County Board Chairman Orvin Moore presented Weiler with the framed document, signed by each commissioner and the county clerk and county coordinator Applause and a standing ovation followed Ward said Wednesday that he was truly surprised by the gesture. "I'm almost not over the shock yet." he said. Officials said they admire and appreciate Weiler's integrity, patriotism and tenacity and called him an outstanding citizen Weiler "made it his destiny to live out the example of the Republican Rough Rider (Theodore Roosevelt) by moving to Barry County and rough riding' over the meetings of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, hunting' (he answers to endless questions and making his presence known at each and every meeting for decades and decades and decades " the board said in its resolution Ward said his interest in attending county government meetings increased about 1981. "It didn't pay too much to attend because they (commissioners) never said much " He said his interest peaked in 1985 during a controversy between a former Rutland Township supervisor and a commissioner and an interest in how revenue shanng money was being spent. Weiler said he still isn't satisfied with the answers he's received regarding the revenue sharing issue Perhaps hy the time his 100th birthday rolls around he will be. Weiler was bom June 17, 1904. Commis­ sioners pointed out that postage stamps were selling for two cents that year and a loaf of bread was just a nickel A gallon of milk cost 28 cents and a gallon of gasoline was 27 cents The average yearly income was or.ly $472 Ward Weiler �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30, 1994 — Page 3 Southwestern Barry County sewer system work nearly completed Area to celebrate Independence Day A number of cities, towns and villages >n this area will celebrate Independence Day this weekend. Some of the scheduled activities include: • Chariton Park will be host for its 12th annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July from 11: 30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday. July 4. The day will feature events like a three-legged sack race, a water-carrying relay and a pie­ eating contest. However, there will be no fireworks. (Sec accompanying News Brief item for details.) • A fireworks show will be held Sauxrday evening at the Yankee Springs Recreation Area on Gun Lake at around 10 p.m. • The Algonquin Lake Community Association will be host foe. another fireworks display on Algonquin Lake Sunday. July 3. at dusk. • Caledonia will hold its Independence Day celebration al Lakeside Park on Saturday. A parade will kick off a day of fun at 11 a.m. Parade participants will meet at Holy Family Catholic Church by 9:30 a.m. and then proceed to the park. Opening ceremonies with State Senator Dick Posthumus will be held at the park at noon. The Voices of Freedom, made up of the Alaska and Middleville Baptist Church Choirs, will sing the National Anthem and patriotic songs dunng the opening. An antique tractor pull will take place at 12: 30 p.m.. and the Thomapple River Valley Dulcimer Society will play American folk music starting at I p.m. The Middlevi|le-k?aledonia softball game, between the communities' little leagues, will also begin at I p.m. So will the frog jump and turtle race. Participating children must have their frog or turtle. At 1:30 p.m . the Caledonia Community Players will present "A George M Cohan Review." Scottish Highland Games will start at 2 p.m.. featuring events like "toss the caber," which involves tossing a log end-over-end. and "put the stone." which is like shot put with a round stone. The "Jimmie Stagger" Blues Band from Grand Rapids will play Chicago-stylc blues from 2:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. "Solid Ground." Grand Rapids' newest contemporary country band, will take over the musical entertainment at 6 p.m Country line dancing, featuring demonstrations by the Callihan C ountry Dance & Demo-Team, also will run from 6 to 8 p.m. The day will also feature children’s games and animal exhibit. Karaoke will start al 8 p.m. Food and beverages will be served all day. and shuttle service from Caledonia Ele­ mentary and the State Bank of Caledonia's parking lots will run from noon to 6 p.m. Fireworks will begin at around 10 p.m. • Lake Odessa will wrap up its week-long fair Monday. July 4, with a fireworks show at the fairgrounds. The fireworks are scheduled to start around 10 p.m. after the demolition derby, which starts at 7:30 p.m. Activities continue daily all through the fair, which begins Wednesday. • A fireworks show will also be held Sunday at Pine Lake, hosted by the Pine Lake Association. The fireworks will be launched from the State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center, but the public cannot watch the show from there There will be a boat parade on Pine Lake, too. That will be held Monday al noon Delton water system work is progressing by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Work on a water system to serve about 100 Delton wells is progressing on three fronts at the same time, with a target date set for the end of the year. Laying the pipe, drilling the wells and work on the well house are all now in progress, said Michigan Department of Public Health Laboratory Specialist Cora Rubitshun The system to provide clean water was made necessary by contamination in ground waler found in several locations around and in the village in 1992. The SI.68 million system, to be fed by three wells, will be paid by the stale from Quality of Life bonds made available through Public Act 307. Rubitshun sard. Monthly testing of wells in the area by the Barry-Eaton District Health Department shows no expansion of the area contaminated by tri-chlorethylenc. trichlorocthyanc and tctra-chloroethyanc The contaminants were found in ground waler on parts of M-43. East and West Orchard streets and the southern edge of the village While the stale is paying for the original system, the Barry Township Board voted to pay the difference in the cost for larger pipes and larger pumps at the wells to insure capacity for the future. Rubitshun said. Barry Township Supervisor Bill Wooer said when the system is completed, it will be turned over to the township Maintenance of the system will be paid for through a monthly water bill by users. Billing for the water will be handled by the Southwest Barry County Sewer & Water Authority, he added Wooer said the work now being done in tl.e village itself is the hardest part of laying pipe; with lines, underground wires and drains to be worked around Residents who have contaminated wells and one house on cither side of those dwellings will have free hookup, but anyone who lives along the route of the water line can hook up for a fee. Wooer said The state is providing bottled water to the affected homes while ’.hey wail for the water system to be completed Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" J-Ad Graphics News Service Work on the sewer system in southwestern Barry Counts is approaching the target completion date of sometime next month, according to a newsletter sent to the people who will be using the system The system will serve resiliences and businesses on Wall. Pine. Cnxikcd and Fine lakes and the village of Delton. At Wall Lake, the work is approaching 70 percent completion, and involves the placement of individual grinder pump units at every premises Those units have been set. Restoration of disturbed yards and other areas is just beginning, in conjunction with the installation of pumps and external wmng to each basin Individual connections arc projected to begin on Aug I. and homeowners will be required to retain a contractor to connect the house to the basin and to complete the necessary internal wiring. r\i Pine Lake, the pressure collector sewer is 95 percent complete, including construction and the service leads to the edge of the road for each premises. Final restoration of the collector system is scheduled for July. Individual connections were projected to begin June 15. A new septic tank and effluent pump system will be required by residents within 12 months of notification of availability. Crooked Lake's pressure collector system is 95 percent complete, with service leads installed to the edge of the road for each home. Individual connections also were expected to begin on June 15. The homeowner is responsible for hiring a contractor to install a new septic tank and pump system inside one year of being able to hook into the system. Fine Lake work started in May of this year Collector sewer and service leads for each premises is scheduled to be completed in September The Fine Lake system is a combination of individual septic/effluent pump units, or scptic/gravity flow units for residents and businesses on the system. Individual connections arc projected to begin on Sept. I. The Delton gravity collector sewer has been installed and tested and is 90 percent complete, though the necessary lift station work in Delton will not be complete until August. Individual connections are projected to begin on Aug. I. The wastewater treatment plant is also 90 percent complete Testing of the treatment plant equipment and mechanical and electrical controls was started on June I. It is expected that the treatment plant will begin accepting sewage on or before July I. The treatment plant entrance is located onehalf mile south of Delton on M-43. An informal open house is planned for late September, and a second open house will be held next summer when the system is in full operation When a residence or business is connected "live” to the sewer, the Southwest Barry County Sewer & Waler Authority will operate and maintain the sewer in the street, any tanks, pumps or electrical control boxes, including septic lank pumping in the future as needed. Each homeowner will be asked to sign an easement to let service personnel service the units. The monthly user rate has been established al S22 per month and will be billed on a monthly basis to each resident or business. The authority's office hours are Monday through Thursday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.. and Friday 9 a.m. to noon For more information, call the authority at 623-3401 Nida wins Red Rose Citation by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Robert Nida has been awarded the Hastings Rotary Club’s 1994 "Red Rose Citation." Judge Richard Shaw of Barry County Probate Court presented the award to Nida Monday during the club's meeting at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. Nida said receiving the award was a "total surprise." The Red Rose award is given annually to a Hastings Rotary member who has demonstrated particular concern for building a better community through diligent use of his or her time. Shaw was asked to present the award to Nida because they both work in the Probate Court, where Nida has served as court administrator for many years. Nida is one of the first people to sec the delinquent children who come into the court. Shaw said, and he diverts many from the system to council them on an individual basis. For more serious crimes, he decides if the children should continue through the system and be tried before a judge. Shaw said. "I can only say as a person who’s worked with Bob for about 20 years... that he has a tremendous amount of energy.... He exhausts me with the kind of work he does." Shaw said. Nida has been in Rotary since 1975 and has been the secretary since 1976. Shaw said. His most recent accomplishment was to put together the leadership conference, a leadership program for the youth of Barry County. In addition to his work in the court. Nida is a charter member of the Michigan Association of Juvenile Court Administrators and he served as its president from 1989 to 1992. He also served as president of the Juvenile Justice Association of Michigan from 1979 to 1980. Nida is a member of the Michigan Foster and Adoptive Parent Association, the Juvenile Court Committee of the Stale Court Administrative Office and the Michigan Department of Social Services' Advisory Committee on services to delinquent youth, where Nida is involved in recommending policy on handling delinquent youth in the stale's juvenile courts. Round Table, the Barry County Foster Care Association and the Barry County Child Abuse Council, where he was president from 1979 to 1983. Some of Nida’s other activities include the Barry County Alternative Education Council, the Barry Futuring Committee, the Barry County Resource Network, the 4-H Adv: wry Council and the Committee on Depression and Suicide in Barry. Ionia and Montcalm counties He is also a board member ol Fauuly and Children Services of Barry and Calhoun counties. Nida is a member of the St. Rose Church in Hastings, where he is a lecturer. Eucharistic minister and teacher. He also helps pul together retreats for young people al the church. Shaw also recognized Nida's wife, Linda Bownc. for her work in the community Though she was not receiving the award, he said. Bowne deserved it as much as Nida because she has been so active in the community. "If we had a list of what she has done in her life, you would realize that this couple has made a tremendous contribution to our community," Shaw said. Robert Nida (left) with his family, including (from left) Don Moore, Elizabeth Nida and wife Linda Bowne. “I can only say as a person who’s worked with Bob for about 20 years...that he has a tremendous amount of energy...He exhausts me with the kind of work he does, ” Judge Shaw. He is on the planning committee of the Michigan Judicial Institute, which trams judges and court administrators and people who work in the states' courts, and he is on the steering committee of Services for Children. Youth and Families, which is pan of the Michigan Department of Social Services Nida is the coordinator of the YMCA s adventure program, which was developed in conjunction with the Juvenile Court to provide delinquent children with a camping experience He is also a member of the Barry County Judge Richard Shaw (left) presented the Hastings Rotary Club's ’Red Rose Citation’ to Robert Nida Monday �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30, 1994 Farm implement dealership decision disappointing To The Editor: Engler tries to do what's best for kids To The Editor: I am writing in response to recent letters concerning Gov John Engler and what he has done for the schools of Michigan I praise Gov Engler for opening the doors of education to the parents and children of this state By allowing charter schools to be form­ ed, he is making it possibk- for parents to finally find the highest quality education available for their children This will begin a wave of competition among the schools as has never before been seen in Michigan The perfect example of this has already begun with the opening of Noah Webster Academy, fast becoming known among the parents and all school personnel as "the school without walls.* This schtxil is making it possible for parents to give their children the absolute best in every area of education by allowing parents to choose which curriculum best fits the needs of each child individually. The child will have the highest technology available in computers, and will have the ability to get the kind of quality education needed to inspire them to have a desire for life, and a commitment to family and morals which is so desperately lacking in today s society Bv becoming a Mudent of this school, each family is becoming a part of one of the fastest growing groups in Amenca-homeschoolers The statistics have shown for many years and continue to show that children who arc homeschooled cam much higher scores on na­ tional tests, have a much higher degree of self-esteem, arc more mature and better socialized than same age children, learn faster and retain more of what is learned, have more respect for others, and the list goes on So why do you suppose that the MEA is so upset about charter schools such as these’ After all, Noah Webster Academy is a public school. Maybe they are afraid that the results will show, as they have shown for years, that the public school system is failing miserably, and that parents are really capable of teaching their own children far better You’d think the MEA. being adults, would praise and encourage the children for suc­ ceeding as they do. Maybe they are worried that our children will grow up to take their place and do what is best for the children of our state and our country, to do what works This is what Gov Engler is try ing to do what works for the children, what is best for them Renee* Britten Hastings A great bunch at the animal shelter To The Editor: I’m a volunteer at the animal shelter in Hastings 1 don’t know if that would be the correct titk because what I do is go and give the cals and kittens and small dogs love and attention I have always stayed with the smaller animals because the larger dogs bark a lot and act aggressive. I donate money when my fixed income al­ lows me to. I crochet blankets in the winter time and help out with the cat litter when possible I don't always see the bigger dogs, except w hen one of the guys is exercising them. One day. as I was leaving, one of the guys had just finished walking a dog and was putting him in one of the outside pens. 1 glanced at the dog and couldn't believe it — it was. I thought, my dog "Bud." More than a year ago when 1 lived in Del­ ton. my husband and I had a small shepherd we had gotten as a pup. My husband and 1 one day had been working in the back yard and had com: inside the house, leaving the gate open Bud had gotten out before, but had always come back after he had done some running. But this time, he didn't come back and we searched all over for him We contacted the animal shelter many times, but to no avail. This time Bud wasn’t coming home. As 1 approached the pen at the animal shelter. 1 called Bud's name and he came running. I asked the employee if I could go inside the fence with Bud. When 1 did. Bud came running and whining to me. My husband had taught him to obey and to do tricks, so I put him through his routine. He sat. spoke, laid down and shook hands with both paws The employee said the dog had never re­ acted to anyone before me. There was no doubt that this was Bud. He's a cream-colored beige with dark hairs on his back. The hairs had gotten darker with age. ! live in an apartment complex for senior citizens and am disabled. 1 already have a cat. "Willy." whom 1 rescued from the shel­ ter. so 1 couldn't have my dog. too. 1 called friends and they agreed to take him for me. I had to pay for a rabies shot and he was mine. Bud had been picked up on Norns Road near Delton. Someone must have picked him up after he got out of our back yard. He is one of the nicest and most gentle dogs there is. he is very obedient Bud had been scheduled to be put to sleep al least a week before 1 found him. They had not done so because they said he had such a sweet face. If it wasn't for the canng. kindness and loving of the people al the animal shelter. I would have never seen Bud again. I spend as much lime with him as I can He hasn't forgotten how to fetch or how to protect me. as my husband had taught him. He will get between me and the person mak­ ing the advances, stand his ground and get ready to attack With all the controversy about the animal shelter, if people would go down there and just witness what goes on. they would change their minds. With the foster care pro­ ject they are doing right now. they are saving some animals that are beautiful and intelligent and they are giving them another chance at life. They cwen arrange for pups eventually to be used as guide dogs. 1 feel that more animals are being saved than ever before. Go down and meet these people, you will find a great bunch that has always made me feel welcome, and that gave me back my beautiful Bud. who I never thought I would see again. Carolyn Davis Middleville Pre-primary impaired has to move To The Editor: The Barry Intermediate School Distnet was disappointed when informed by the Hastings Area Schools that because of space needs at the high school the Pre-Primary Impaired pro­ gram would have to move to another location. Although wc are disappointed, we do not believe that there has been a lack of coopera­ tion for special educatk n students on the part of the Hastings Area Schools They have shown both support and openness for Kan­ dicapped students of all ages. At this point, we are seeking other facilities in which to house the Pre-Primary Impaired program for the fall Hopefully, an adequate alternative can be found I wish to reassure parents that Barry In­ termediate School District will continue to provide comprehensive prc-pnmary impaired programs and services regardless of the location. Thomas S. Mohler Superintendent. Barry Intermediate School Distnet I am deeply saddened by the decision that was made by the Barry County Planning Board and the Barry County Commission to rezone the comer acreage at Welcome Road and M-43 from AR (Agricultural! to C-3 (Commercial), for the purpose of constructing a John Deere dealership It appeared that the decision was already made by both committees before we ever step­ ped into those rooms This decision means that we have no control over future businesses if the dealership should fail We are not denying that the dealership is needed This is important to the farmers, and ultimately to all of us It is important to area residents that com­ mercial property not be incorporated in the residential area This piece of property is tn the middle of the most heavily populated area of M-43 north There is a concern for the safety of the children on Welcome Road and Mary Lou Drive These parents are concerned about the added traffic and the strangers that this business will bring into the area There is also a deep concern about the pollution that will occur from cars, trucks and machinery A drainage ditch runs through this property and empties into Leach. Middle. Carter, and Algonquin lakes I wonder if the DNR would be pleased about this' Pictures Legion doesn’t endorse anyone To The Editor: In your Thursday. June 16 edition on page 13 in the lower right comer is pictured American Legion Post No 45 and individuals promoting the candidacy of Bill Cook for Slate Representative While Post No. 45 wishes Mr Cook and all other candidates for public office success, be aware that The American Legion, by mandate of the National Organization of The American Legion, does not promote the candidacy of any partisan political issue or candidate for office. Due to the fact tha< Mr. Cook and his sup­ porters are pictured in front of American Legion Post No. 45. it may appear to some of your readers that the post endorses this political candidate. It does not Glenn H. Ainslie Post Commander American Legion Post No. 45 * Bender shouldn’t appoint successor To The Editor: As a supporter of Bill Cook. I was appalled to hear that State Rep. Bob Bender plans to hand pick his successor bfcore the August primary. A process that allows an incumbent to anoint his or her successor is a flagrant viola­ tion of trust in the judgment of the people — the same people who sent Bob to Lansing 12 years ago We should be allowed the right to decide who will represent us. unencumbered by politics and Bob's last stand statement I fear this unethical action will split our Republican Party in Ionia and Barry counties for a long time to come. What a shame. P.R. Dick Dean. Republican County Commissioners, ret. Hastings Prono peddler selling ‘wares’ To The Editor: We wish to call to the attention of the good citizens of Barry County that a pornography peddler has chosen to sell his ■"wares" in Hastings, and on main street no less' Hastings is a small, family-onented com­ munity that is a wonderful place to raise children — until now We wish all citizens who are against the denigration of women, the demoralization of values, and the downfall of community stan­ dards to take a stand against this happening here, in Hastings, our family town James and Tamara Baughman Hastings have been taken of the oil spills at the present John Deere location Those pictures indicate that, no matter how careful they claim to be. there will be spills and polluting When asked if alternate sites had been ex­ plored. the opposition replied that they had sought other sites on North Broadway They have not considered more suitable properties on M-79. M-37 north and south of Hastings, or M-43 south of the city . They stated that there was no commercial property available The fact i*. there is other commercial pro­ perty After calling, it was learned that Miller Real Estate has 10 to 15 acres of commercial property for sale on M-37 north of Hastings. Several Planning Board members and two commissioners said they had not had time to study all the information given to them. That means their humed decision was a grave dtsserv.ee to us. It would not have been that crucial to table the decision until all informa­ tion was thoroughly studied I understand there is a time factor here with building and good weather The building could still be constructed next spring It was appalling that Prosecutor Dale Crowley dismissed the concern that the land use plan a not been updated in 20 years He told the anning Board they could proceed with a <* ci ion As 1 understand, the plan re­ quires a«I .1 must be updated every five years To those of us so intensely concerned, this action felt like railroading Wc must not be in­ timidated or threatened by the possibility of a business leaving the county It is highly unlikely that the dealership will leave this county because of the prospect of anticipated revenue The farmers will not be "sold out'* by placing the dealership m another area that is already zoned commercial Must we be sacrificed for the sake of money'’ Should not the feelings of the people who live closest to the area be the most important? It appears to me that the two commissions are more concerned about the farmers getting parts quickly than preserving the wells on Welcome Road, the wildlife habitat the drainage ditch, or the lakes into which it emp­ ties. I hope I'm wrong If farmers must go to a dealership on one of the other highways mentioned, this would still be closer than driving to the Portland dealership It is hard not to be cynical This is not what I would like to call democracy in action. Take note, commission members When election tune comes. I will remember who betrayed us Deanna Taylor Hastings Wake up, Barry County residents To The Editor: Wake up. Barry County residents' As a life­ long resident of this county. I have had some eye-opening experiences in the past couple of months First, it was finding out that we have let a business sneak in with pornographic materials, and other businesses supporting them by renting space to them Wake up. people. Some day we all will have a powerful hand to answer to Now then, on June 21 1 set in on our County Commissioners' meeting, and I tell you it was like 1 was at the circus with some clowns pre­ sent. who showed a complete lack of leadership. They sure were not in favor of the taxpay­ ing residents in this area by dropping a big heavy business nght in the middle of a beautiful country residential area This proves they are in favor of money, big time, rather than the people who voted them into their of­ fice right from the township through the County Commissioners All we could hear was how much money they would bring in. Never mind the liale people who put them where they are today Once again. I urge us all to wake up. Our little "Top 100" town slogan should make us all wonder "where it came from?" William and Marlene Bruce Hastings . ■ ■. 7 Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Riegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 PuWahad by. Hastings Banner. Inc. A Ovwon of J-Ad GrtpNc* Inc 1952 N SroMhray HMtngs. Mi 4B05&-06C2 (616) 945-9554 Melvin JecoM Prmdwil Stephen Jecobe T>mw« John Jocob* Vice Prewdent Frederic lecobe Peer my • NEWSROOM • David T Young (Ednor) Elaine Gilbert (AMtant EOtor) Nick Hcflman Barbara Gall Jean Gallup Teresa Frth Sharon MiBer T.L Stenzelbarton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMwhed ed» accepted Moodey through FndaySam to530pn . Saturday Bam - Noon Scon Ommen Dense Howel Jerry Johnson Phyiits Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 per year r Barry County $15 per year m adjoining counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 Second Class Postage Paid at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Taei Bdkcna, Bea Baflusna, Hastings: Bill MiBer, Hastings: Arisen Aten. Middleville: Tony Appteman, Nashvffie: Kristie Soeil. Hartings: "Maybe if they had some of the athletes io commercials, like for ten­ nis shoes. If they help endone products, people will look up to them." "Maybe have more commercials about the games (the rules) and all that sniff.” "Football and baseball are so popular and so All­ American that the tradi­ tionally European sport of soccer wiU take time to be part of the American scene. "Publicize soccer games more and... use soccer stars for commercials." “First people have to get used to watching it and get used to the rales. If they went over the rules on a TV show, it would teip-” “Have more people sign up (to play)." I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30. 1994 — Page 5 t Banner’s landfill coverage “a letdown To The Editor: fumahedby Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones & Co. Understanding bonds As interest rates on certificates of deposit and money-maker accounts have dropped dur­ ing the past decade, record amounts have been invested into individual bonds and bond mutual funds. According to the Investment Company Institute, in 1982 there were 219 bond funds with assets of $26.3 billion Ten years later, there were 1.630 bond funds with $580.9 billion in assets. Most of this increase came from traditional savers who needed more income from their investments With individual bonds and bond funds, however, like any other investment, it is important to understand the risk A bond is a loan. It is an I.O.U. issued by a borrower to a lender Private companies, municipalities, states and government agen­ cies issue bonds to raise money When you buy a bond, you loan money to the borrower, or issuer The amount you loan is the principal. The issuer promises to return your principal at a specified future dale (the maturity) and to pay your regular interest for the use of your principal. For example, when you invest $10,000 in a 5 percent bond that matures on Jan 1. 1999. the issuer promises that you will receive your $10.00) principal on that date The issuer also promises to pay you $500 m interest each year for the use of your prin­ cipal. Bond interest is typically paid semiannually. You can sell your bond to another investor before maturity. A broker handles this tran­ saction in the secondary market. The market price you receive may be more or less than the bond's face value — your original principal. This fluctuating market price is related to the movement of interest rates in the economy The largest issuer of bonds is the federal government, which sells bonds through the Treasury or ocher federal agencies. States and municipdities sell bonds to finance roads, schools, sanitation and a host of other public projects. Corporations sell bonds to expand operations, finance long-term debt or pay for ocher capita! projects A bond's quality is a major consideration. Independent research services such as Stan­ dard &. Poor’s and Moody's give bonds ratings based on the issuer's ability to make timely interest payments and repay the prin­ cipal when due. Y'our broker can give you the quality rating on any bond The maturity, or length of time until the principal is repaid, affects the interest rate Generally, the longer the maturity, the more interest a bond pays Typically, bonds are categorized into short-term (less than five years), intermediate-term (five to 15 years), and long-term (more than 15 years) Bonds and bond funds can be the answer if you're seeking higher income from your serious money However, to be comfortable with your investment, you should understand the risks and rewards of bonds - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev ious week. Close Change Company —1'1. 54'/. AT&T Ameritech —2'1. 39V. —7. Anheuser-Busch 52 47s/. + »/. Chrysler Clark Equipment + ’/. 61V. CMS Energy 20V. + V. 40V. Coca Cola + V. 65s/. Dow Chemical —s/. Exxon 56s/. -1s/. 13s/. Family Dollar —s/. Ford 59V. + 7. General Motors 507. —IV. Great Lakes Bancorp 21s/. —’/. -’/. Hastings Mfg. 28 IBM 61 —V. + 7. JCPenney 50s/. Johnson & Johnson 43 V. —s/. —’/. Kmart 15s/. 55V. —»/. Kellogg Company 29V. McDonald's Split 467. -1s/. Sears -V. Southeast Mich. Gas 18 Spartan Motors -2 13 Upjohn 30V. -27. Gold $386.30 —7.40 Silver 529 — .28 Dow Jones 3669.64 —38.65 Volume 265,000,000 I have been trying to keep informed on the landfill expansion plan hy attending public "input" sessions, attending the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee meetings and reading the Hastings Banner The Hastings Banner has been a letdow n on the landfill plan The following reasons arc why I make this statement The possibility of the Hastings dump becoming a regional landfill is a matter that would have a major impact on Barry County forever and yet it hasn't received near the coverage and exposure as the Lawrence trial, the animal shelter problems, the sale of the Hastings Hotel, just to name a few drawn-out stories The Banner's March 17. 1994. issue, front page. "Landfill hearings set." in that article the subsequent articles, it was always stated that the amendment would allow Hastings Sanitary Service (HSS) to compete for solid waste from 12 other counties, quadrupling the size of HSS Accepting solid waste from Kalarna/txi County alone would quadruple the size of HSS’ The Hastings dump will expand by a factor of at least 12 if the proposed amendment submitted by owner City Manage­ ment is approved. A very misleading Banner front page hcadl'ie of May 26. 1994. was "Landfill ex pans ion plan goes to County Board" when in actuality it did not happen until June 15. 1994, as stated in the June 16. 1994. Banner In reading the June 23. 1994. Banner. 1 fell upon important information concerning the proposed amendment tucked in the middle of another article on page 10. I strongly feel that facts and statements or. the proposed amend­ ment like. "The County Board decided it wants some legal assistance from the County Prosecutor or his staff regarding the proposed solid waste amendment to develop a regional landfill in Hastings." "Barry County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said commissioners might not address the issue of the amendment for a regional landfill until July or August because of the amount of reading each com­ missioner will undertake to he well informed about the issue." “Moore noted that commis­ sioners had received about 200 postcards ex­ pressing opposition to the regional landfill proposal" (the information I've come across Letters is 2.000 postcaids) should be covered in separate articles, or at least get headline bill mg along with the article it's included in Again, this issue is very vital to the residents and future of Barry County and wc should be receiving more media coverage of all the facts Sandra Lafontainc Solid waste amendment ignores citizens To The Editor: I would like to express my opposition to the amendment to the county's 641 solid waste plan, which would allow Hastings Sanitary Service (now owned by a Detroit company. City Management) to import solid waste from 12 surrounding counties. My main concern is with further groundwater contamination 'HSS already has a problem with this), especially if hazardous waste is brought in. It seems to me that this is a short sighted money making ven­ ture to ennch the pockets of a large solid waste corporation from a big city, with little thought for the health and safety of our local residents and the environment of Barry County. We have a great deal of undeveloped land and clean water here in Barry County Do wc want to become a receptacle for others' waste? I think not Another major concern I have with this issue is the political process whereby the previous owner and current manager (Ken Neil) was actually allowed to vote on this mat­ ter. This is a clear conflict of interest! Though citizens of Barry County were in­ vited to express their opinions on adoption of this amendment via public hearings, their views were dismissed as "emotional objec lions" and not considered when rhe commit­ tee’s recommendation was made These, of course, are the very people whose health and lifestyles surely will be affected by any pro­ blems that may result, such as contaminated groundwater, increased traffic, etc 1 had hoped thai our County Commissioners will carefully consider those citizens they serve and represent make a responsible deci­ sion that reflects proteaion of our environ­ ment and the future of Barry County Jackie Schmitz Middleville AAUW and GFWC work with Hastings Area Schools 7b The Editor: For many years the American Association of University Women and the General Federation of Women's Clubs. Hastings Women's Club, have benefited by networking with the Hastings Area Public Schools. The administration and staff keep the clubs informed of current curriculums designed to cope with today's changing times. The AAUW has been host to informative programs by the superintendents of the five area high schools; programs on careers by the counselors and alternative education, on gender equity and self-esteem by the math and science teachers; and on teaching dyslexic children and others. The club has entertained all the local foreign exchange students for several years at Christmas time The GFWC Hastings Women's Club has worked with the counselors to select can­ didates of the Hugh O'Brien Leadership seminars and an and nursing scholarships; organized volunteers for the “Jumpstart" program in the middle school, and promoted the SOAR reading program with Head Start. Both clubs have sent representatives to business industry and education (BIE) seminars. My term of office will expire on Dec. 31.1 am confident that the representatives of both clubs will continue their efforts to foster good public relations with the schools, and will continue their dedication, enthusiasm, and support of the educational programs of the clubs. They arc our good-will ambassadors! It is with sincere pnde that 1 salute all of them: AAUW • Rowena Hale - president of the American Association of University Women. Lois Roush, exchange students hostess; and Sally Wohlford. seminar on school ad­ ministrative aspects. GFWC Hastings Women's Club - Agnes Adrounie, Education Department chair; Michele Fritz. Project Jumpstart; Pat Guernsey. Senior Girls' Tea and president-elea; Pam Hamilton. An Department chair; Jean Jongbloed. Scholar­ ship co-chair, and Sue Williams. Scholarship co-chair. Lucille Hecker GFWC President AAUW Past President Hastings Winners of trap shoot announced Communication from... CONGRESSMAN More than 20 marksmen took part in the American Trap Association trap shoot at the Barry County Conservation Club June 18. The winner in Event I. from 16 yards, was Cliff McDonald. Robert Hall. Clinton "Spike" Cooper. Asher McGhee. Bernard McCluskey and David Ganly all hitting 96 out of 100 clay pigeons In Event II. first place went to Dan Kirk- NICK SMITH The flag of a young country Ten score and eighteen years ago. our ancestors declared American independence from the British government because they were tired of being bossed around and over­ taxed On the Fourth of July, we com­ memorate the courage of these brave in­ dividuals who risked life and fortune in pursu­ ing liberty for all of us. As a new country on the international stage, the United States of America adopted an of­ ficial flag on June 14. 1777. The resolution uttrd the *' the Flag of the 13 united states be 13 stripes alternate red and white, that the Union be 3. stars white in a blue field representing a new constellation " Originally, each new state added a stripe and a star to the flag. But in 1818, Congress passed another law to set the number of stripes at 13 and clarify that "on admission of every new State into die Union, one star be added to (what is called) the union of the flag... on the fourth of July next succeeding such adm.ssion " This flag is a symbol of our country It may seem "old" because we've seen it many times in war. seen it carried by children and old men and seen it drape the caskets of our dead However, our Nation is only 218 years old and one of the youngest of all the industrializ­ ed nations, yet the oldest democracy with a written constitution. For many Americans, it’s hard to imagine what it would be like liv­ ing in a country without the freedoms and in­ dividual liberities that our Constitution guarantees. The next time you have a chance to talk to an immigrant, ask them what this country means to then. Most of them sacrific­ ed a lot to get here and fully appreciate what we have. Our liberty inspires a unique patriotism We share a sere of patriotism that brings us together in times of conflict and invites the kind of camaraderie obvious at the recei.’ soc­ cer games and during other international com­ panions. Our sense of patriotism is unlike any other country's in the world. Americans believe in rewarding individual effort and achievement, even while working as a team. Americans look to themselves first in solving their own problems. And. Americans are the last to blar.ie someone else for their conditions La's spend a little time this Fourth of July remembering that it was in Philadelphia. 218 years ago that our founding fathers. Thomas Jefferson, Benjamin Franklin, and 54 others, signed the Declaration of Independence Threatened with imprisonment, and even death, they created the document that gave this great country its start They gave us the gift of liberty and the responsibility to main­ tain it. "Old Glory" is the symbol of America — the flag of a young country .13 connel of Schoolcraft with 94/100. followed by James Morgan of Battle Creek and Dave garity of Bellevue. Doubles competition was won by Bernard McCluskey of Lansing with 91/100. fol­ lowed by Asher McGhee of Hastings with 85/100 and Dave Garity with 82/100. The next shoot is scheduled for July 16. • • Homeowner* • Cash Fast * • AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. 1 Driver’s ed students preparing for the road Jeff Simpson, drivers education instructor, talks to student drivers about to start their third day on the course at the Hastings High School. The students recieve three-one hour sessions on the couse before hitting the open road with an instructor. This year's drivers also nave, for the first time, a mini-van to practice with. 'If people could see they way these kids drive when they first get out here, more people would understand why there is a need for drivers education,* Simpson said..The vehicles are provided by Bill Seif Cheverolet-Buick in Hastings. Bill Gavin Cheverolet-Buick in Middleville and Cathy Woods of Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge. ’in «nd 2nd Mongege purmeee or fetnem ’ Home or Rohm Property • Slow Crodl O K. •BS ConeoMMon wc. Tea Eeey XM 24 Houn Al 9t«M Mongege A Flnum Corp MO-tM-2221 Free Qualifying Appointment NEWS • Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Boyd *•' Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner £« are having a... If25th Year Anniversary Celebration^ Co///o... Subscribe 948-8051 jPJuly 10th from 2 to 6 p.m. atjP ft Delton VFW Post #422 ft • Located on Stoney Point Road, Delton / NOTICE Off ANNUAL MEETING Of HASTINGS AREA SCHOOLS BOARD Of EDUCATION The Annual Meeting of the Hastings Area School System Board of Education will be held Monday. July 11. 1994 in the vocal music room of Hastings Middle School. 232 W Grand St.. Hastings, Ml at 7:30 p.m Patricia L. Endsley, Secretary Hastings Area School System Board of Education Sales Position/ Decorating Consultant Brown’s Custom Interiors is now accepting applications! For approx­ imately 30 hours per week. Flexible hours, good working conditions. Applicant must be able to work well with the public. Please send resume... Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park Hastings, Ml 49058 no Phone Calls Attn: Kathy Please! PURCHASING MANAGER Proline Co.. Hastings. Ml. is seeking o Purchasing Manager. Reporting to the Production Manager this position will be expected to manage all purchasing functions. Specific activities will include: forecasting long term re­ quirements determining optimum ordering quantities, negotiating contracts, purchasing raw materials, ports, services and supplies and overseeing the activities of This position requires 2-4 years experience in purchas­ ing management Technical knowledge of materials and manufacturing processes is necessary. Knowledge of and experience with MRPII is helpful. A minimum of on Associates degree in Business. In­ dustrial Science. Management or related field is required Candidates should send resume with salary history to Proline Co. 106 Cook Rood. Hastings Ml 49058 Attn: Production manager Equal Opportunity Employer ATTENTION PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS On July 16, 1994 the Prairieville Township Police Department will be hosting at the Prairieville Township Hall between the hours of 11 am to 3 pm. 'OPERATION CHILD FIND '’ This program is designed for the parents to have on file in their home the fingerprints of their children for future use in helping the Police Department locate your child if they are missing. The Police Department will not keep any prints of your child. This program is offered free of charge for children up to the age of 16. Parents must be present and sign authorization form before child is fingerprinted. Anyone wanting to have their child finger­ printed at a later date, please contact the Prairieville Township Police Department. 623­ 2691 or 623-2664. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30. 1994 Seat belts minimize injuries in accident A Michigan Stale Police trooper from the Wayland po*»t said he believes a four-car accident Monday at'lem<x>n on M-37 would have been much worse had the people involved not been wearing seat belts Two people were taken by ambulance Two of the vehicles involved ina four-vehicle crash on M-37 Monday afternoon near Parmalee Road Police said the incident would have been much more tragic if seat belts hadn't been worn Bitendservices] HASTINGS AREA BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hastings. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices: Bible Classes 10 a m . Wor ship II am.. Evemng Services 6 p tn Wednesday Bible Study 1 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone MS-2938 Bible Survey on videos in the home. Free Bible Cur rnpondence Course ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saturday Mass 4 30 p m . Sunday Masses 8 00 a m and I! 15am. Confessions Saturday 4 00-4 30 p.m INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. (mailing address - 1651 Mathison Rd . Haatinp. MI 49058) meeting at Thomas Jefferson Hail, comer of Green and Jefferson Minister, Jun Sandusky Phone 948-40*5 Sundav Services • 9 30 a.m . Bible School. 10:30 a m . Morning Worship. 6 00 p.m . Evening Worship; 7 00 p in Wednesday, m home Bible study Call for location — 623-3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 West State Rond. Hastings. Mich James A Camp­ bell. Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m . classes for all ages Morning Worship 1045 a m Nursery pro vided Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m are: Rambo* v or J J Bible Qua (ages 2 through 7 or first grade). Kids Club or Junior Bible Qua (ages 8-12). Youth Ministries or Teen Bible Qua (ages 13-19). Adult Bible Study - No age limits HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Rev Jim Fox. pastor, phone 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Cathy Count, choir director Sun day morning 9 45 am. Sunday School. 1100 a m . Morning Wotship; 7:15 p.m . Youth Fellowship. 6:00 pm. Evening Worship Nursery for all services, transporta bon provided to and from morning services Prayer meeting. 7 00 p.m Wednesday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E Bond. Hastings Pastor Doug Davis Phone 964-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 1000 a.m . Worship 11 00 a m . Evening Set vice 6 00 p m Wednesday Server — 700 p m Facility equipped for the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mi South. Pistor Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Sunday School at 1000 a m . Wor­ ship 11 00 a.m . Evening Service at 6: 00 p m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 7: 00 p.m NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission of St Rom: Catholic Church. Hastings Sunday Mass 9 30 a m '■— THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Pastor Church office phone 948-2549 Sunday worship 8 30 a m and 10 15 Sunday Childrens Church Tuesday prayer and share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening sen. nt 6.30 pm Youth group meetv Wednesday 6 30 pm also Nursery available for all services Bring the whole family HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond) Willum Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Center number is 945 2361 Saturdav services are Sabbath School at 9 20 a m (for all ages, adults and children) and W’or ship Service at 11 00 am Join us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 7 00-8 00 p m Our Community Service Center, 502 E Green Street, is open to the public Mon days and Wednesdays. 9 00 12 00 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours If you are in need of clothing please call 945 2361 for an appointment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coats Grove Road Paster Ben Her ring 9 30 Sunday School. Church Service 10.30. Wednesday even­ ings from 6 00-8 00 pm the youths meet at the church, bring a sack lunch WELCOME CORNtRS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadwa>. Hastings. Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 9 00 a m and I LOO a m . Sunday School. 9 45 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p.m to 8 00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5:15 p.m. at Delores Gaspers. 80) Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur­ ther notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948 1*004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes for all ages. 11 00 a.m Morning Worship Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 6 00. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 Awana Chibs. 7 00 p.m . Teens tn Houseman Hall. 7 00 p m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8 15 p m . Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Sunday Services: 9:45 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Worship Service. 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services for Adults. Teenv and Children ---------- - \ ■ The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these loca1 Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS * LOAN, FA Hastings and Laks Odessa WREN FUNERAL HOME Hastings FLEXFAB INCORPORATED of Hastings NATIONAL RANK OF HASTINGS Member F D I C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER t952 N. Broadway — Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY ■Prescnptions" — tt8 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIBER GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . ! mile cast of Hastings Eldon Grubb Pastor. 374-8357 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 9*5-9224 Sunday Ser­ vlets: 9:45 a m Bible Classes for all ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6pm - Evening Praise Thursday: 7 30 p m Bible Study. and youth groups PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lace) Road Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone i Sunday Sers ice 9:30 a m . Sunday School II 00 a m . Sunday Evening Sen kc 6 00 p.m Prayer time Wednesdays. 7 00 p.m QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m. Worship II a.m. After School Special Wednesday ,4pm P O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday. July 3 9 30 Morning Worship Service. Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM. 9 -0 Sundav Church School Monday - Office Closed Wednes day — 6 00Circle 5. al the home of Linda McGuire, potluck dinner — bring a dish to pass. 7 30 Circle 6. at the home of Sue Brown GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 3 - 8 00 and 10 00 a m Holy Communion Thursday. June 30 — 6 30 Softball. 8 00 A A Friday. Ju­ ly 1 - 6 30 Wedd Reception Saturday. July 2 — 8 00 NA. Tues day. July 5 - 6 30 Softball HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church streets. Dr BufTord W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Rob Styberski. Organist Musk Director Church phone 616-945-9574 Barrier free building w nh elevator io all floors Broadcast of worship service over W BCH FM AM al 10 30 a m SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9 30 am — includes "Summer Tune Bible Time" with Bible Stones, crafts, games and music for kidv age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m Wednesdays Family Church Night — Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Mi HI St Si-Hi Youth Fellowship 6.30 pm (through the Summer un­ til after Labor Day). Bible Study 6 45 p m . Activities for Kids 6 45 p m . First Wednesday of month ts Game Night for all ages Sunday. July 3 — First Sunday for new pastor. Dr Bufford Coe and fami­ ly Friday thru Sunday. July 8. 9. 10 — Family Camp and Canoe Trip, Grayling Tuesday. July 12 — Hi-Nooners Picnic Fish Hatchery Park 12 00noon Saturday. July 16 — Youth Group to Michigan Adventure. Fnendv Group Potluck Picnic Tuesday July 19 - U M Men Dinner Program 6 30 p m Saturday. July 23 - Church Family PicnK at Tvden Park 4 00 p m SUPPORT GROUPS - VIPs (Visually Impaired Persons) 9 30 a m first Friday of month (except June. July and August). Narcotics Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday. and 8 00 pm Thursdays. Al Anon 12 .30 p m Wednesdays Co-Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursdays and 9 00 a m Saturdays fmm the scene. but one of the injuries were believed to be serious, according to Tnxiper R L Hollman All of the people involved were fmm Middleville The crashes occurred on M-37 at Parmalee Road after a southbound car driven by Brian Vecnstra. which was stopped to turn left onio Parmalee. was struck from behind by a van driven by Salina Johnson Johnson said she had been behind a vehicle that passed Veensira's car on the right, thus temporarily blocking her vision When Johnson's van struck Vecnstra s car. the latter was thrown into a guard rail on (he nght and Johnson's van was forced into the path of an oncoming pickup truck dnven by Lois Rider Rider tned to avoid hitting the van and instead struck a car on Parmalee. dnven bv Chns Wilson, waiting to cross M 37 Johnson was cited for failing to stop in an assured clear distance Vecnstra was taken to St Mary's Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he was treated and released It was not known which hospital Rider was taken to. but Hottman said there didn't appear to be a serious problem Hoffman said the fact that all dnvers and passengers were properly belted kept injunes less senous than they could have been He noted particularly that the Wilsons had their children in appropriate car seats The trooper also said that these kinds of accidents often can tc the result of someone passing to the nght of a car turning left on a t.vo-lanc highway DNR official explains procedure for solid waste plan amendment A Michigan Department of Naluial Re sources official has offered a clarification of the procedure in handling a proposed amendment to the Barry County solid waste plan Malinda Dumity is the solid waste plan mng coordinator for 15 counties in south­ west Michigan, including Barry County At issue is an amendment to the county’s solid waste plan, which proposes to expand the Hastings Sanitary Service coverage area to include Allegan. Calhoun. Clinton. Eaton. Ionia. Kalamazoo. Kent. Jackson. In­ gham. Montcalm. Ottawa and Van Buren counties, in addition to Barry County. Following the procedure to amend the pre­ sent plan, the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee was appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to review the proposed change, schedule pubic hearings and send the amendment to the commissioners for their study and vote The Solid Waste Planning Committee also gives its recommendation to approve or disapprove of the change in the plan to the commissioners That is where the process was earlier this month, when the Solid Waste Planning Committee gave the amendment to the full Board of Commissioners. Wher an amendment is sent to the | ~~ County Board by the Solid Waste Committee, the commissioners must either approve it or disapprove it. Dumity said II it r not approved, it automatically goes back Io the Solid Waste Committee, along with the commissioner's reasons for rejec­ tion The committee then has 30 days to study the amendment and the explanations from the Board of Commissioners. Dutn:ly said The committee may or may not act to change the amendment based on the com­ missioners' reasons for objections. When the amendment comes back to commissioners from the committee for a second lime, they cither accept or reject it. If they accept it. it goes on to all of the municipalities in the county for a vote by the various boards. However, if the commissioners reject the amendment for the second time, the amendment dies. Dumity said. Also. 67 percent of the townships, vil­ lages and the City of Hastings (14 of 21) must approve the amendment in order for it to pass If it passes that hurdle, it then goes to the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for final approval. Dumity said the process to amend a solid waste plan is confusing, and in trying to simplify the explanation of the procedure, a misunderstanding occurred. AlidaJ. Ward _________J. Wanda Paige_________ HASTINGS - J. Wanda Paige, 68. of West South Street, passed away Thursday, June 23, 1994 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Mrs. Paige was born on October 16, 1925 in Barry County, the daughter of Fred A Jennie (Mead) Endsley. She married Kerwin D. Paige. Mrs. Paige is survived by her husband, Kerwin; son, Kevin Paige of Sand Point, Idaho, two grandchildren; two brothers, Lyle Endsley and Earl Endsley both of Hastings; sisters, Betty Novak of Climax A Elizabeth Mainline of Hastings. Respecting her wishes, private family services will be held. Burial at Hastings River­ side Cemetry. Memorial contributions may be made to Charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Alexander Abraham DELTON - Alexander Abrahari, 94, Kings­ bury Road, Delton passed away June 25. 1994 at Ridgeway Manor, Kalamazoo. He was bom December 28,1899 in Beresno. Ukraine the son of Julius and Matilda (Gelphart) Abraham. Mr. Abraham lived at the Kingsbury Road address since 1940. He came to the United States at the age of 18 from Beresno, Ukraine. He was employed during the 50’s and 60’s as a Groundskeeper at Western Michigan University. He married Florence Porter on November 11, 1967. He was preceded in death by a son, Kurt Abraham in 1988; a stepson, Kenneth Porter Morrow in Vietnam, 1968; two sisters, Martha and Lydia. Surviving are his wife, Florence; two daughters, Mrs. Waultrud (Trudy) Rogenski of Kalamazoo and Mrs. Esther Brest of Plainwell; one son. Norbert Abraham of Allegan; one stepson. John C. Morrow of Plainwell; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Cremation has taken place at his requesL A Memorial Service was held June 28, at the Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Char­ les Hulbert and Reverend Kevin Barker offi­ ciating. Burial was at East Hickory Corners Cemetery. Anna M. Spaulding FREEPORT - Anna M. Spaulding. 69, of Freeport (originally of Cascade) passed away on Saturday, June 25, 1994 at her home. She is survived by her husband, William; children, Donald Spaulding, Sr. of Alto, Barba­ ra and Duane Fisher of Saranac, Sandra Alsteens of Grand Haven, Steven and Joyce Spaulding, Sr. of Gowen and Joyce and Gary Callihan, Sr. of Clarksville; brothers. Ora and Martha Bo Hanger and Herbert and Alaine Boilanger all of Indiana; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral Services were held Tuesday. June 28th at the O’Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Funeral Chapel with Reverend Walter Wmcbrenner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Barry County. I Edgar L. Barrons| HASTINGS - Edgar L. Barrons, 73, passed away Wednesday, June 22. 1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Barrons was born on February 22, 1921 in Farmington. the son of Norman and Lillian (Rossiter) Barrons. Mr. Barrons was a retired painter. He is survived by three daughters. Tamra (Kenneth) Noffke of Middleville, Michelle (Clarke) Holtsberry of Georgia. Robin Olaughhn of Ohio; 14 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; one brother. George E. Barrons, of Maryland. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. HASTINGS - Mrs. Alida J. Ward. 78. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. June 28.1994 at Tendercare in Hastings. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, July 2, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Visitation is Friday evening July 1, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Funeral Home. CHARLO! It - Laura Marie Baker, 75, of Charlotte passed away Saturday, June 25,1994 at the Eaton County Medical Care Facility in Charlotte. Mrs. Baker was bom in Strongs, Michigan the daughter of William and Ivy (Stephens) Hatt She was a lifetime member of Eagles Airie #3552 of Charlotte. She was preceded in death by her husband. Cyrus Baker in 1981; son, Lewis James in 1962; daughter. Barbara Ann in 1950. Surviving are four daughters, Marion (Bernard) Pelto of Potterville, Donna (Robert) VanVleet of Bronson, Esther Wells of Potter­ ville, Rose (David) Spidel of Hastings; two sons. Ernest (Marilyn) Baker of Charlotte and Jackie (Lucy) Baker of Vermontville; and a very clout friend, Hirold Dailey. Services were held June 27, at the Pray Funeral Home in Charlotte with the Reverend David Kuhl officiating. Interment in the Center Eaton Cemetery. |Harold I. Alderink| CLARKSVILLE - Harold I. Alderink, 93, of W. Pierre Road, Clarksville passed away Monday June 27, 1994 at the Lowell Medical Center. He was bom December 31. 1900 the son of Benjamin and Maude (Keller) Alderink. He lived in the Clarksville area all his life. Mr. Alderink married Pearl Thorn in 1925, this marriage ended in divorce. In 1953 he was mamed to Dorothy (Schwab) Weeks. He farmed in the Clarksville area and also was a plumber and factory worker at the A.O. Smith Corporation in Ionia. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Temple Lodge #90 of Lowell and also a member of the O.E.S. Cyclamen 94 of Lowell. He attended the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene. He was preceded tn death by a sister, Irene Moms; a brother, Care Alderink; a grand­ daughter, Nancy Alderink Winkler; a great grandson. DJ Winkler, a step son. Donald Weeks; a step grandson. Dean Weeks. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; son, Bruce Alderink; daughter, Beverly Overbeck; two step sons. Duane Weeks and Roger Weeks; one brother, Merton Aiderink; one sister, Anna Myers; 22 grandchildren; 27 great grandchil­ dren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 29, 1994 at the Carksville Bible Church. Reverend Richard Erdman officiating. Inter­ ment Saranac Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made io the Elmdale Church of the Nazarene Building Fund. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Arlene A. Vogt BATTLE CREEK - Mrs. Arlene A. Vogt, 70, of Battle Creek passed away Monday, June 27, 1994 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was bom May 18, 1924 in Battle Creek, the daughter of the late Floyd and Myrtle (Side) Landon. She lived in the area all of her life including in Battle Creek and at Mill Lake in Barry Coun­ ty. She summered at Sandy Pines near Allegan for many years. She was a graduate of Battle Creek Central High School. Mrs Vogt’s employment was at Kelloggs for 19 years, retiring in 1974. She married Kenneth J. Vogt on August 22, 1942 in Battle Creek. She attended Urbandale Baptist Church and enjoyed ceramics, knitting, crocheting, macrame, doll and vise collecting and hiving and going to garage sales. She was preceded in death by her huiband, Kenneth J. Vogt in 1984; a son, Ronald J. Vogt m 1975; and a brother. Lawrence. Surviving is a daughter. Sue A. Stinnett of Battle Creek; two sons, Robert A. Vogt of Battle Creek and Michael L. Vogt; six grand­ children; three brothers, Murray Landon, Donald Landon and Gordon Landon all of Battle Creek; one sister, Jeanette Landon of Battle Creek. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a m., June 30. at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home with the Reverend Louis A. Lowndes officiat­ ing. Burial in the Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens Memorial contributions can be made to the Good Samantan Hospice Care I Doris R. Comstock| DELTON - Mrs. Doris R. Comstock of Norris Road. Delton, passed away Friday, April 15, 1994. Mn Comstock was bora December 23, 1917 in Greenville the daughter of Ernest and Ida (Doty) Martens and had been a lifelong area resident. She was a member of Delton VFW Post #422 Auxiliary, and active in the Delton Senior Citizens Group. Mrs. Comstock was preceded in death by her husband. Cecil Comstock in 1989; and by a grandson, Timothy Diller in 1987. She is survived by her two daughters, Sharon (Qinton) Flynn of Winter Park, Florida, Shir­ ley (Cecil) Conner of Delton; grandchildren. Susette Huston, Lorraine Murashi, Diana Dill­ er, Mick Conner, Chris Conner, Jennifer Conner; two great-grandchildren, Lillian and Holly Huston; two brothers, Donald Martens. Hank Martens. Funeral services were held Monday, April 18, with interment in Fl Custer National Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or a charity of your choice Arrangements were made by Langeland Memorial Chapel, Kalamazoo. I Rodney K. Little| NASHVILLE - Rodney K. Little, 39 of Nashville passed away Saturday, June 25,1994 at J arising General Hospital. He was bom July 1,1954 in Quincy, Illinois the son of William and Nadine (Johnson) Little. He attended Maple Valley High School and served in Korea during the Viet Nam Conflict in the Army. He was a construction worker for various companies and was a member of the Nashville VFW Post #8260. Mr. Little enjoyed hunting, fishing, swim­ ming and water skiing. He was preceded in death by his father, William Little. He is survived by two sons, Jacob and Justin Little both of Olivet; a step son, Jason Strotheide of Nashville; mother, Nadine Garlingerof Nashville; brothers, Richard Little of Kalamo, Larry Little of Nashville, Jeff Little of Hastings; a sister, Josie Stienbarger of Leonidas, step mother, Betty Little of Mendon; step brother, Bill Little of Lansing; step sister, Sherrie Thyxcher of Lansing and several nieces A nephews. Memorial service were held Wednesday, June 29, at Fort Custer national Cemetery with Reverend Al Mettler Officiating and full mili­ tary honors. Visition is following the memorial service at the Nashville VFW Post Burial will be at the Fort Custer National Cemetery Memorial contri'outions may be made to the Nashville VFW Post or a Charity of your choice Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30. 1994 — Page 7 Social News... MARRIAGE LICENSES Class of ‘68 has history book Andersons to mark 40th anniversary Pete and Phylis Anderson will be celebrating 40 years of marriage on July 4th Their children and grandchildren just wanted to say congratulations Glad the fireworks arc still there Watsons to celebrate golden anniversary The children of Bernard and Ins Watson wish to celebrate there 50th anniversary Sun­ day. July 10th from 2 to 6 p.m. with an open house at 70 South Airport Road. Hastings Plrase no gifts. Chaffees to observe golden anniversary Harold and Eva (Wood) Chaffee will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with in open house for family and fnends from 2 to 5 p.m Sunday. July 10 The event will be hosted by their children at the Knights of Col­ umbus Hall on the comer of West State Road and Hammond Road. Hastings. No gifts please (From left) Sharie Hurless Elliott. Mary Rein Furlong. BUI Anders, Gail Hess and Bob Casey pose as the 1968 Hastings High School class commit­ tee. presents the 1968 Class History Book to the Hastings High School Alumni Association. The history book was compiled by Bill Anders, from before graduation through the years following graduation. Committee members missing are Fred Jacobs, Pat Fitzgerald, Ken Frey. Lyle Blain, Peggy Haight, Pattie Harris, Sue Lambert Jackson and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Hoaglin. Picking elected treasurer of bankers association Robert E. Picking, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Hastings City Bank, was elected treasurer of the Michigan Bankers Association June 24 at the group's annual con­ vention at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. He will serve a one-year term Other officers elected were Robert J Carr, president and chief executive officer of Capitol National Bank in Lansing, president. David A Thomas. Jr . president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Citizens Commercial and Savings Bank. Flint, first vice president, and Norman F Rodgers, president and chief ex­ ecutive officer of Hillsdale County National Bank, second first vice president Picking graduated from Illinois Wesleyan University in 1959 and is a graduate of the University of Michigan School of Banking and the University of Wisconsin Graduate School of Banking He joined the Hastings City Bank in July 1975 as vice president in the real estate and commercial lending areas. In December of the same year, he was promoted to executive vice president and was named secretary to the board of directors. On April 17. 1979. he was elected president and chief administrative of­ ficer and a member of the board of directors On Jan 1. 1981. he was elected executive officer , Picking is involved in many local and civic activities. He was elected to the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company Board of Direc­ tors on April 10. 1985. At present, he is the chairman of the Hastings Pennock Hospital Foundation, a director of the Hastings Economic Development Corporation and a member of the Barry County Compensation Board. Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. Hastings Elk Cl*:h and Hastings Kiwanis. Shipmans to observe 40th anniversary LEGAL NOTICES: SHORT FORECLOSURE NOTICE (AH Counties) MORTGAGE SALE — Oetouh hot been mode in the condition! of a mortgage mode by CARL 0 MEHER ond DANA JO MEHER hutbond and wife to FIRST MORTGAGE AMERICA Mortgog** dat*d 2-27-92. ond recorded on 3-4-92. in Liber 536 on page 480 Barry County Records Michigan and assigned by said Mortgage* to MIDWEST FINANC­ ING CORP by on assignment doted 2 27 92 and recorded on 3-6-92 m Liber 537 Page 28 of Barry County records ond assigned to H I MILLER IRA CFNB TRUSTEE by on assignment doted 2 27 92 and recorded on 3 17 92 in Liber 537 on pog* 7X Barry County Records Michigan on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the date hereof the sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred and Nine­ ty Six 29 100 Dollars ($9 596 29) including interest 16.500% per annum Under the power of sole contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such case mode ond pro vided notice is hereby given that said mortgog* will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premise*, or some port of them at public vendue at th* Barry County Courthouse m Hostings Michigan at 2 X p m on August II 1994 Said premises ar* situated m Township of Castleton Barry County Michigan and ore described at 831 Sherman Nashville M' 49073 The land referred to in this policy it deter.bed at followt Land in the TOWNSHIP of CASTLETON Barry County Michigan, described at followt A parcel in the northeast 1 4 of te.lion 36 Towns 3 North Range 1 West detcribod ot begin ning ot a point m the center ol highway that it 809 5 feet oast of the center of toid section 36 thence north 225 feet, thence west 146 feet thence north to Michigan Central Railroad right of way tnence northeasterly along said railway to a pomt du* north of a point 934 5 *ost o* th* center of so*d section 36 thence south to th* east and west 1/4 Im* of said section 36 thence west 125 feet to place of beginning Casleton Township Barry County Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the dote of such sole unless determined abandon ed in accordance with 194BCL 600 3241a in which cose the redemption period shall be X day* from the dot* of such sale June 20 1994 MICHAEL M GRAND Suite 264 W 31731 Northwestern Hwy Formington Hill* Ml 48334 H I Miller IRA CFNB Trustee assignee of Mortgog* P 28) Robert E. Picking He also has been active in banking industry affairs. He has served on the association's Legislative Council and is past president of the Southwestern Michigan Bankers Associa­ tion. He is also a member of the American Bankers Association The Michigan Bankers Association is the trade group of the state's commercial banks The association's principal activities involve government relations, sponsorship of educa­ tional programs for bank employees and member services such as employee benefit programs. The annual meeting of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held Wednesday, July 13,1994 at 7:30 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn, Hastings, Michigan. Homs to celebrate 12 wedded years Frank and Kathy Hom. of Dowling, are celebrating their 12th anniversary July 3 Thomas S. Mohler, Secretary Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! LEGAL NOTICES: MORTGAGE SALE NOTICE OF ANNUAL MEETING OF BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD OF EDUCATION Dale and Eva Shipman will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary on July 3. 1994 Dale and Eva were married in 1954 Dale is currently working as a secunty guard Aaron Kirk Welch. Hastings and Jenifer Marie Book. Lapeer Troy Allen Bailey. Middleville and Kimberlic Dawn Webb. Freeport Bradley David Mathis Freeport and lanette Renet Vanwyck Jeffrey James Jonker. Shelbyville and Laura Lynne Wisniewski. Shelbyville Patrick Duane King. Mansfield. Ohio and Heidi Lee Hoffman. Mansfield. Ohio Robert Alan Hamblin Jr.. Plainwell and Jodi Lee Stafford. Plainwell. Rick S. Reigler. Freeport and Traci M Pries, Grand Rapids Dustin Robert Sunthcimer. Hastings and Mana Esther Cotes Pardo. Hastings. Bradley James Slocum. Hastings and Con­ nie Lee Brackett. Delton. William Scott Courtney . Delton and Debbie Ann Bare. Delton Jay Randall Harrington. Hastings and Jenmfr Sue Sheldon. Nashville. Dale Lynn Paddock. Hastings and Annette Lynn Vaughan. Hastings. Tod Leroy Clark. Hastings and Cynthia Lynn Gutchess. Hastings. Glen James Gorodenski. Hastings and Julieannc Elizabeth Kubek. Hastings. Michael John Frie, Delton and Chanty Mane Wnght. Delton Mortgog* Sol* — D*foult having b*«n mod« in th* farms ond condition* at a certain mortgog* mode by DANIEL R MIDDlEBOS ond DEBRA J WHITNEY o single mon ond a single woman, of 1602 Pinedole. Hastings. Ml >9058 Mortgagor*. to the GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOClA TKX. os assignee of FIDELITY GUARANTEE MOR TGAGE CORPORATION c o GE CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION servicing agent for the GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee, doted the 27th day of August. 1991. ond recorded In the office of the Register of Deeds, for the County of Barry ond State of Michigan, on the 6th day of September. 1991. in Libor S22 of Barry County Records, on page 821 on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dote of this notice, for principal ond interest, th* sum of Forty four Thousand Fiv*-Hundred Twanty-on* ond 47/100 ((44.521.47 ). And no suit or proceedings at low or in equity having be*n in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by vir­ tue of th* pow*r of sol* contained in said mor 'gag* ond pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode ond provided, notice is h*r*by given that on th* 5th day of Aug.. 1994 at 10 00 o'clock a m. Local Time, said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the east door entrance of the Court Hous* in Hastings. Michigan (that being th* building where the Circuit Court for the Barry is held), of th* premises described in said mortgog*. or so much thereof os may b* necessary to pay th* amount du* os a<or*so>d on said mortgog* with interest thereon at >13 97 p*r diem and all legal cost*, charges and expenses, including the at­ torney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* interest in the premise*. Which so.d premise* or* d*scr>b*d os follows All that certain piece or parcel of land sil^ated in the City of Hostings. County of Barry and Stat* of Michigan, ond described o* follow*, to wit: Lol Fl 5. Pine Hoven Estates. Port of Northeast 1/4 Section 6, Town 3 North. Range 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan. tog*th*r with th* Double Wid* located th*r*on which has on address of 1602 Pi nodal*. Hostings. Ml 49058 During the six (6) months immediately following the sole, the property may be redeemed, except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600.3241a. the oroperty may be redeemed during the X days im­ mediately following the sal*. Dated 6 7 94 GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION as assignee of FIDELITY GUARANTIEE MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION. c/O CE CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION. MORTGAGEE JOSEPH J. FABRIZIO (PI3266) Attorney of Mortgagee 1520 North Woodword Ave Suite 106 Bloomfield Hills. Ml 48304 (810)642-1012 (7/31) Douglas Smendik M.D. Coming August 1st Cherry Valley Family Care In Association with Dr. James Weatherhead and Pennock Hospital T Kathy, ■» I made a big mistake, < * I love you, I miss you! £ — Keith < Full Time Family Practice Including Pediatrics. Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Smendik will begin seeing patients August 1,1994 — Hastings High School — CHEERLEADING COACHES NEEDED Send resume to: Tim Johnston Athletic Director, Hastings High School 520 W. South St. Hastings, Ml 49058 Deadline July 6th • (E.O.E.) Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards St. • Middleville For more information or to schedule an appointment Call 795-4434 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30. 1994 Legal Notices MORTGAGE SALE •I - 4 - — llOwiTv - -a - * ■ l vtMlv ‘ File No 94 21381 IE Estate of Chancy Alvin Harold Warren Deceos ed Social Security No 381 08 8459 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest >n the estate may be barred or affected by the follow •ng The decedent whose last known oddrest wat 10966 Keller Rood Delton Ml 49046 died 12-13-93 Creditors of the deceased ore notified tht oil claims against the estate will be forever barred unlest pretented to the independent personal representative Alvin E Warren 10966 Keller Road Delton Ml 49046 or to both the independent per tonal representative ond the Barry County Probat * Court Hastings. Michigan 49058 within 4 montht of the date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the persons entitled to H. Ron W Kimbrel (P32786) 527 South Rose Street Kalamazoo Ml 49007 (616)382-4970 (6 30) Planning a... GARAGE SALE? MORTGAGE SALE - Default has been mode m the conditions of a mortgage mode by Paul U sei ton ond Beverly Uselton his wife to First Federal of Michigan Mortgage* Dated December 21 1992 ond recorded on December 23. 1992 in Liber 562 on page 702 Barry County Records Michigan on which mortgage there is claimed to be due ot the date hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty four ond 84 100 Dollars ($148,354 84). including interest at 7.75% per annum Under the power of sale contained in said mor tgoge and the statute in such cose mode and pro »ided notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by o sole ol the mortgaged promises, or some part of them at public vendue at the oast door entrance to the Court House in Hastings. Michigan of 10 GO o'clock A.M local Time on August 5 1994 Said premises ore situated in the Township of Thornoppie Barry County Michigan, and are described as Lof 32. Noffke South Lake Shore Plat <2 occur ding to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Liber 5 of Plats on Page 75 Tom Roll No 08-14 080-002 00 During the Six months immediately following the sale, the property may be redeemed except that in the event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MCLA 600 3241a. the pro­ perty may be redeemed during the 30 days im­ mediately following the sole Dated June 6 1994 First Federal of Michigan 1001 Woodword Avenue Detroit. Michigan 48226 Mortgagee N Michael (P29256) 100) Woodword 10W Detroit Ml 48226 (7'31) Cover the weekend with your ad in The BANNER Call 945-9554. REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors of The COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following City and Townships who is not already regis­ tered may register with their respective Clerk on Tuesday, July 5, 1994, THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. to be eligible to vote in the Primary Election to be held on August 2, 1994. CLERKS: DENA A. MILLER ASSYRIA TWP. CLERK 10570 M-66 NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 PHONE (616) 758-3410 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP. CLERK 1815 LACEY RD. DOWLING, Ml 49050 PHONE (616) 721-9905 TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TWP. CLERK 4205 DAVIDSON RD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-9304 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK 9752 EVART RD. NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-1859 LOIS BROMLEY BARRY TWP. CLERK 2570 OSBORNE RD. DELTON, Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 671-5653 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP. CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD. SHELBYVILLE, Ml 49344 PHONE (616) 672-7149 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP. CLERK 85 WELCOME RD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. CLERK 10115 S. NORRIS RD. DELTON, Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 LORNA WILSON, DEPUTY CLERK CASTLETON TWP. CLERK 9646 THORNAPPLE LAKE RD. NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-9193 BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. CLERK 2561 HEATH RD. HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2194 BONNIE L. CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. CLERK 885 RIVER ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-9690 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP. CLERK 200 E. MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-7202 SHIRLEY R. CASE HOPE TWP. CLERK 5463 S. WALL LAKE ROAD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 (HOME) (616) 945-5722 (OFFICE) (616) 948-2464 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP. CLERK 6925 PARMALEE RD. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S. BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP. CLERK 156 S. MAIN WOODLAND, Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 HARVEY VANDER BEE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. CLERK 284 N. BRIGGS RD. MIDDLEVILLE, Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9091 : Ann Landers How to handle a copycat? Deir Ann Landers: My husband and I moved into our beautiful new home three years ago. The problem is my sister-tn-law Two years after we built our home. "Mit­ zi" and her husband built an almost identical home a few blocks away As if that weren't enough, she used the same color scheme throughout and recovered several pieces of furniture with fabric identical to mine She also bought the same dining room set. The list of copycat items goes on and on - the same carpeting, light fixtures, etc. Mitzi has never complimented me on my taste, she just uses my ideas and acts as if it's a coincidence. Several members of my husband's family are well aware of what she has done and have mentioned it to her She couldn't care less. After years of tolerating Mitzi's brazen behavior. I decided to tell her exactly how I felt She said I was being "petty " Because Mitzi is my sister-in-law. I don't feel I can exclude her from my home when I have family affairs But. Ann. 1 am tired of studying interior design books only to find the fruits of my labors repeated in this woman's house I've been told to take it as a compli­ ment. but that's hard to swallow What an I do about this galling situation’ Anonymous Please Dear Anonymous: Unfortunately, nothing But for whatever it's worth, take satisfaction in knowing that everyone who sees both Mitzi's home and yours will know at once which one is the original — and who did the copying. No need to tell Dear Ann Landers: Can you stand one more opinion on "Second Guess in N.Y."’? I'm referring to the woman whose brother-in­ law pinched her fanny as she walked out of his home with her husband at her side and his wife right ahead of him. You said she should have yelled. "Ouch." and embarrassed him in front of everyone. 1 have a better suggestion. Ann. just in case history should repeat itself. When I was a 2 9-y ear-old, well-endowed. 110-pound, size 7 redhead. I ignored wolf whistles and took "passes" as the insults they actually arc. My husband. "Vic,” 10 years older, knew J was a straight-arrow wife and that I would never fool around He was. however, very insecure and had an Irish temper. He would boil over if any man show­ ed an interest in me. He and his assistant ran a big plant, and they got along well, but Vic's assistant was a womanizer, good-looking and accustomed to getting what he wanted. Vic and 1 were entertaining a crowd one evening at our home, and 1 went into the kit­ chen to get another tray of canapes. His wiseguy assistant followed me. came from behind and made a ham-handed, vulgar pass. I put the tray down and gave him a shot with my elbow just below the rib cage. He doubled over. I said. "You're lucky Vic didn't see that. You’d have swallowed your teeth.” I see no need for a woman to tell her hus­ band and make a heap of trouble. I believe women should take care of their own problems. — No Name, Cranford, NJ. Dear Ctanford; Thanks for the suggestion. PS I'll bet Wiseguy never got out of line with you again. Painful orders Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to respond to the woman who was angry with her husband’s nurse when she refused to give him more pain medication. I worked as a nurse for 47 years and did everything I could to relieve my patients' pain Unfortunately, most family members arc not aware of the circumstances under which nurses work. The doctor might come by for a minute, smile and reassure the patient and then mas or may not remember to write down an order for medication. If the doctor DOES prescribe pain medication, the fre­ quency is specified, such as "every three or four hours." Heaven help the nurse who doesn't follow those orders. Calling the doctor is not always possible. Do you think doctors sit by the phone waiting for these calls? Enlightened doctors who are pracucmg state-of-the-art medicine order pain medica­ tion by a system that allows the patient to con­ trol bow much he gets. Meanwhile, the doc­ tors write the orders, and the nurses take the blame - One Who Has Seen It All in Temple. Texas Dear Temple: The patient-controlled pain medication you refer to button that releases morphine or othc ' axion in­ travenously It would be wonderful .f all ter- NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE To receive an absent voter ballot contact your township or city clerk. REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 minally ill patients had access to this type of pain relief, but unfortunately, they don't Several angry readers wrote to say it is the nurse's duty to locate the doctor and obtain permission to increase the dosage of painkiller Others said the family member who witnesses intense suffering should not de­ pend on the nurse but should cal! the doctor personally. I'm with the last group. Too many people are afraid to speak up to health profes sionals. 1 urge -ou to make yourselves heard, folks Leave teen alone Dear Ann Landers: Our youngest son. recently divorced, has found a lovely woman to date. They seem to get along beautifully The problem is her 16-vear-old daughter "Sheila " This girl refuses to attend any family get- togethers at our home, even though we always invite her and have given her gifts for special occasions If we are at their home, she barely acknowledges us This makes us uncomfor­ table. and we also think it is quite rude Sheila s parents have been divorced for two years She knows it was for the best because her father was no good She appears to like our son and frequently asks him for help with her homework, so I assume she has no animosity toward him Shouldn't Sheila’s mother demand that she at least be polite9 Any advice you can offer would be helpful Baffled Dear Baffled: Please leave Sheila s mother out of it. or you may alienate her for all time and your son as well Make no future efforts to bring this young girl into the fold. 1 suspect you may have been trying too hard already, which is what has made her ill at ease. Be cordial but not obse­ quious And no more gifts, please. In time, if you give her plenty of space, she mey come around Gem of the Day: Popularity is a form of success that is seldom worth the things you have to do to obtain it. Is that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 54.85 this includes postage and handling) to Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chiecao. 111. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 55.87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Lake Odessa NEWS This is one of the busiest weeks of the year in Lake Odessa. Today. Thursday marks the fair parade and the reception for the Grand Marshals Gerald and Jean Chorley. Mr. Chroley was hospitalized late last week in Grand Rapids. A few fair activities began on Wednesday but Thursday is considered opening day. Ex­ hibits were to be judged this Thursday afternoon. Saturday is a double-barreled day with the fair in full swing and at the same time Art-inthe-Park is having its 20th anniversary This annual event held on the first Saturday of July each year is an eater's paradise. Food available includes elephant ears, tacos, fresh fruit, bratwurst sandwiches, hot and cold beverages and more The Order of Eastern Star is again having the Taco sale. They in­ herited this project from the Jaycee group which relinguished this concession in 1976. The first year they sold nearly a thousand tacos. They used funds from this sale for their many charities. Friends of the Library will again sell bratwurst at their fragrant spot under the red and white striped canopy near the circle drive. The Arts Commission sold this item for more than ten years. Then the Tip-Up Town group sold the popular item and finally needed help so some men from Friends of the Library assisted them. The Boy Scouts then had the leadership with help from Friends and a shar­ ing of the profits. This continued until 1988 when they had sole responsiblity. They use 36 workers in the course of the day to sell 1200 sandwiches and dispense gallons of soft drinks. The brats are sold with or without saurkraut. Nancy Hickey and Bill Sutton are the chairmen of the project. Entertainment for this year has The Hill People. Robert McCloy. the Bob Femau Band. Bryant Adams and Michelle McCord. The Hill People from Grand Rapids perform several styles of music and use stringed in­ struments. The band has accordions and a guitar. They have the three o'clock hour. An hour earlier Adams and McCord will be pro­ viding gospel music. McCloy is a guitarist who will perform at one o'clock. The Hill People perform at eleven. Al) performers use the south side of the pavilion for a stage. The slope of the ground is such that is invites listeners to bring their lawn chairs and sit in the shade to be entertained. Advertising tributes this year go to Cheryl Storey Barth and Patricia Reed who initiated the first Art-in-the-Park after recruiting friends and family to fill many of the slots. Since then the Arts Commission was formed under the umbrella of the village government There is a rotating membership. This year's officers are Beth Geiger, president; Pam Swiler. secretary; Helen Tromp, treasurer. Many of the members live miles from the village but have an abiding interest in this huge project which draws thousands each year. There are at least 175 exhibitors this year. Jack Lambert was one of the first ex­ hibitors and commission members. His pain­ tings and unique metal sculptures draw much attention whenever they are exhibited On Monday, the Lake Odessa Depot will be open from ten in the forenoon until five in the afternoon with a display of 60 years of fair souveniers. advertising and programs. There will be photographs as well. Enlarged reproductions of fair publicity from the early days will be pan of the attraction There will even be photos of early fairs from the tum-ofthe-century long before the present fair association This is free and open to the public. Il is just a short walk from the fair parking lot or it is easy to reach by car on Emerson Street between the two Manor apart­ ment houses The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will be hosts for this unusual exhibit Weather' First wc are too hot and then are too wet The extreme heat of the week ending June 18 gradually subsided and then the rains came on Thursday Neighbors compared rain gauges readings with neighbor. There were readings of more than four inches in a 24 hour period Low lying gardens and lawns were soon flooded. Yet at the first of this week many fields have expanses of water The rams brought an end to the beauty of peony bushes with their petals drop rapidly when wet Hsdranges bushes arc in bloom Family members from Grand Rapids and Missouri visited the Gordon Bylsma family at their Jordan Lake summer home on the weekend The latest alumni magazine of Albion Col­ lege lists Ron VanderLinden from the Class of 1978 oin the coaching staff of Northwestern University. Lisa VanderLinden and children Chelsea and Reid have been visiting her parents. William and Jewel Eckstrom. from their home in Evanston. Illinois. Tony and Harriet (Haskell) Havlik of Bowne Center last week visited their daughter who is a Presbyterian pastor in Unadille. N.Y. In their absence their other daughter. Nancy Gariock and children of Atlanta in Montmorency County stayed at the farm to care for the animals and pets. On Friday Nacy and children visited her husband's uncle and family in Lake Odessa. The children enjoyed Swifty's Place which they had spotted from the highway on their way to visit Michigan State University gardens one day. This was the first time for the Atlanta children to meet their second cousins from Carlton Center w ho came to join in the day's fun at the park. Hale McCartney has returned home from Pennock Hospital. Mark McCartney was here to visit his parents from Memphis, Tennessee Work continues of Jordan Lake Highway with culverts being installed. As soon as the fair concludes the south end of the road, from Bonanza Road to M-50 will be affected. Highway traffic is to be re-routed onto Fourth Avenue. This makes necessary parallel park­ ing on the west side of Fourth Avenue to allow for the increased traffic of large trucks and greatly increased number of all vehicles. The Story Hour at the library on June 22 was an overwhelming success as the youngsters came for the first actual story time/craft session following the registration session the previous week. About 100 children came with many accompanied by a parent. The staff and volunteers had to use the old military tactic of "divide and conquer" to handle so many. There was a craft time, a story time and outdoors in the parking lot the local Boy Scouts were parpared with an ex­ cellent demonstration. The Scouts ranged from novice scouts to Eagle Scouts with rank­ ings at all ranges in between. They demonstrated how to set up a tent and showed all the gadgets and equipment they use on a typical camping trip. The groups of children routed from one area to the next. When check-out time came, the line ran the length of the library. The staff had to resort to checking out books by the pencil method because the computer could not handle ail of the hundreds of books going out with the reading program Camp Read is off to a great start. Prizes await children as they accomplish each new level of books read An inch worm made of circles representing five books each is growing along one well. According to a story in Monday's Ionia Sentinel there is a real race in progress for the County Commission seat in District 8 which is comprised of Campbell and Odessa* townships. Edwin Nash of Clarksville has held the scat for past least 20 years He has decided not to run again. Probably the first to file as a Republican to challenge Mr. Nash was Ralph Thelen of Musgrove Highway The new list includes some familiar names. Robert Cusack of Lake Odessa is one. He is now a resident of the east end of Jordan Lake after living many years in South Ionia. Myron Dooley is a Campbell resident. Allen Southwell and Max Vipond are also from Lake Odessa. Brun Thompson of Campbell w ith a Freeport address is a candidate Vipond is the retired president of Union Bank A can­ didate for District 7 is LaVcme Eldrige of Portland Room. Berlin township who is chal.enging supervisor Den Williams. Eldridge is a fanner. Union Bank director, and longtime supervisor of Berline Township Four of the county commissioners have no op­ position in the August primary. A portable cherry picker mounted on a trailer has been put to use at at least three downtown buildings in the last week Painting of brickwork has been done on the Doane building and on the north side of the old Lowry black occupied by His 'n' Hers Barber Shop and Lake Odessa TV. Another variety of work was done on the wood facing of the Brandec building which was formerly the Mya/Odd Fellow building. Congratulations go to the Lakewood Baseball team and coach Bill Barker for their fine showing in the recent touraments. The team won 4-3 for their first ever regional title in Class B competition. Their win on June 11 was against Lansing Catholic. Earlier they had won over Big Rapids. The next game, howrver spelled the end of their winning streak in the game against Grand Rapids Catholic Central �The Hastings Bannet — Thursday. June 30. 1994 — Page 9 Roadside picnic tables’ roots in Ionia County fry THE ROADSIDE TABLE on old I s Ifi in Boston Tqwnlonra < Oiihty. thd first picnic ,1, p i < highway right-of-way­ pl tn !$♦/•» througltthc initlan ’Altitun'., county r-ngiI <!■!< *.is built of salvage rty >;■< d for guardrails < .night on and State Highway i County Road Joyce F Wcintrrecht When ihc automobile became available Io almost everyone, and roads began to he im­ proved. travel by car became a family affair Earlier travelers, particularly those travel­ ing with small children, were used to stopping ai school houses and cemeteries to use the out door facilities and pumps for a dnnk of water and a stopping place to rest and maybe cat a picnic lunch Then gas stations began to be more accom­ modating, putting in outside facilities and of­ fering a bottle of soda pop from an insulated, ice filled cooler Service stations became more sophisticated and indoor bathrooms became pan of a good gas station's services Many automobile travelers like to eat meals cooked out at a picnic site, sometimes on kerosene or gasoline cookstove, or over an open fire. Campgrounds for tent campers and cabins for the less adventurous began to ap­ pear along the mam roads of Michigan. And then the "road side table" came into being. This idea was Michigan bom with Ionia County engineer Allan Williams, while out repairing a guardrail on U.S. 16 in Boston Township. Ionia County in 1929. It was a pretty spot where he was doing the work on the guardrail with a natural picnic spot. While he was eating his lunch, he thought about how nice a picnic table would be at this place. He took the materials from the broken guard rail he was repairing and fashioned the first road side table. It was an immediate success and was adopted by the Michigan State Highway and the Ionia County Road Commission made picnic tables that were used all over the stale. The demands for tables became to great that the Michigan Highway Department sought out a source to mass produce the tables which were to become a symbol of Michigan's hospitality The idea soon spread to other states and the road side picnic table began to appear in many places. It was embellished with hand water pumps and outdoor privies, as well as the picnic tables, playground equip­ ment and even dog runs In the Nashville News dated Thursday . Sept 9. 1937. there was an ankle titled "Barry County is Served by Roadside Tables. Motorists Enjoy Picnics at Side of Road. There are 23 Tables in County.” “An expansion of the state highway depart­ ment's roadside development policy during the past year has resulted in the placing of 23 roadside picnic tables along state highways in Barry C.vunty this summer. This is an increase of nine over the number available A year ago “The stale highway department has an­ nounced that more tourists than ever before are using the 1500 roadside tables that have been placed throughout the state. This is a total increase of nearly 600 tables over last year. The tables are located at convenient points along the trunklines where outstanding views or a particularly shady spot are available. At many of these spots, stoves and wells or a spnng are also provided. “There are 18 points in Barry County where picnic facilities have been provided by the highway department. A list of them show­ ing their location and facilities follows. “M-37 four miles west of Hastings, two tables; one mile south of Hastings, two tables; four miles south of Hastings, one table; 13 miles south of Hastings, roadside park, three tables, one well, two stoves; 16 miles south of Hastings, one table; 10 miles south of mhlcm of which has tates th-- The hand pump, directions sign and roadside table at the Fred Russell Roadside Park, M-66, between the intersections of M-43 and M-5O south of Woodbury. Hastings, one table. "M-14 (now M-66) south limits of Wood­ bury. one table; 12 miles south of Nashville, one table "M-43 three miles northcast of Hastings, one table; 12 miles northeast of Hastings, one table, seven miles southwest of Hastings, along lake, one table, eight miles southwest of Hastings, one table; 10 miles southwest of Hastings, one table; 12 miles southwest of Hastings, two tables; "M-79 five miles east of Hastings, one table; and six miles east of Hastings, one table.” Can anyone remember a»\y of these tables and spots? interstate highways have adopted and adapted the roadside table and roadside park idea and developed it into modem pienk i nd rest areas to help with the comfort af automobile and truck travelers. They lire complete with charcoal burning stoves, picnic tables, modern restrooms and drinking foun­ tains. vending machines, landscaped areas, pet areas and special parking for cars, trucks and recreation vehicles Over the years, most of the state-maintained roadside tables and parks have disappeared from Barry County The Fred Russell Roadside Park, complete with outside privies, a hand pump, charcoal stoves and picnic tables, is still maintained south of Woodbury on M-66. The original spot on old U.S.-16 is still maintained as a "Safety Rest Area” with a picnic table and a Mkhigan Historic Site marker, which tells about Allan Williams who began it all while taking a break from his job to eat his lunch back in 1929. Sources: The Nashville News. Thursday. Sept. 9. 1937; Text of the Michigan Historic Site Marker, photo supplied by Evelyne Curtis Hecht. Saranac, formerly of Hastings. GIRL, Savanah Jo, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 8 at 4:27 p.m. to Debbie McCoy and Jeffrey Peake. Middleville, weighing 7 lbs.. 3 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kimberly Mane, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 8 at 10:55 p.m to Melanie Hendershot and Scott Smith Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 14 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Brandon Alexander, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 12 at 10:24 p.m. to Dianne J. Hull and Robert W Ripley. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 1116 ozs. and 206 inches long. BOY, Mark Andrews, bom at Pennock LEGAL NOTICE PUBLICATION NOTICE DECEASED ESTATE GIRL, Emily Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 14 at 8:21 a.m. to John and Tina Cross. Shelbyville, weighing 7 lbs.. 1 oz. and 206 inches long. File No 44-02142 1-SE Estate of AAABEL WILKINS. Deceased Social Security No. 366 38-1875. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE On 8/18/94 at 10 30 am. in the Probate Courtroom. Hostings. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H Shaw. Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition of Loren Holbrook requesting that he be appointed Per­ sonal Representative of the Estate of Mabel Wilkins, who lived at 240 East North, Hastings. Michigan 49058. and who died on May 16. 1994; re­ questing that the heirs at low of the decedent be determined; ond requesting also that the Will of the deceased dated August 10. 1990. be admitted to Probate. Creditors of the deceased ate notified that all claims against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within for months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to entitled persons appearing of record June 22 1994 David A. Dimmers (PI2793) DIMMERS McPHILLlPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945-9596 Loren He ’brook 5308 Devonshire Lansing. Mi 489) 1 (6/30) GIRL, Tiffany Danielle, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 15 at 11:49 a.m. to Corey Green and Tracy McDiarmid. Sunfield, weighing 6 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 20 inches long. State of Michigan Probate Court Area BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENTS: GIRL, Ashley Marie, bom at Penne,.k Hospital on June 8 at 5:01 p.m. to Rob Wnier and Christy Bennett, Vermontville, weighing 6 lbs.. 7K ozs. and 20 inches long. The Michigan Historic Site Marker on old U.S.-16, Boston Township, Ionia County. Hospital on June 12 at 11:45 p.m. to Virgil and Joy Dickinson. Grand Rapids, weighing 9 lbs.. 7 ozs. and 216 inches long. GIRL, Brittanie Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 13 at 4:40 a m. to Season Gates and Jeff Price, Middleville, weighing 6 lbs., 4Vi ozs. and 196 inches long BOY, Zachary Brian, bom al Pennock Hospital on June 13 at 9:47 p.m. to Mr. and Mrs. Brian Decker. Battle Creek, weighing 8 lbs., 12 ozs. and 22 inches long GIRL, Kali Rena, bom at Pennock Hospital, on June 14 at 4:46 p.m. to Justin and Ines Strrube. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 206 inches long. GIRL, Ashley Ann. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 17 to Kimberly and Robert Daugher­ ty. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs., 126 ozs. and 19 inches long. BOY, Andrew Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on June 17 at 11:31 p.m. to Josie Zimmer and Andrew Olmsted. Lake Odessa and Durand, weighing 6 lbs., 10ozs. and 18M inches long. BOY, Steven Patrick, bom June 14. 1994 to P.J. and Michelle Ahearn. 6255 Porter Rd.. Grand Blanc. Mich . weighing 7 lbs Grand­ mother is Connie Hobert. BOY, Michael Wesley Pennock Hospital on May to Lisa Shockley and weighing 7 lbs.. 76 ozs. County of Barry PUBLICATION AND NOTICE OF HEARING Filo No. 94-21428-NC In the matter of LINDSEY KAY RIDDLE TAKE NOTICE: On Friday. July 15. 1994 at 11:00 a.m. in the probate courtroom. 220 W Court St Hastings. Michigan, oefore Hon. Richard H. Shew Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition for change of name of Lindsey Kay Riddle to Lindsey Kay Palmer This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. June 24. 1994 Michelle Lee Palmer 5603 Soggio Rd. Hostings. Ml 49058 (6/X) PUBLIC NOTICE ANNUAL REVIEW OF PERFORMANCE RECORD OT THE FRIEND OF THE COURT Under Michigan low the chief circuit ■udge annuolfy reviews the performance record of the Friend of the Court. The review will be conducted on or about August 1. 1994. This review Is limited by low to the following criteria: whether the Friend of the Court is guilty of misconduct, neglect of statutory duty, or failure to carry out the written orders of the court relative to a statutory duty: whether the purposes of the Friend of the Court Ad ore being met; and whether rhe duties of the Friend of the Court ore being corned out in a man­ ner that reflects the needs of the community. Members of the public may submit written com­ ments Io the chief judge relating to these criteria. Send your written comments, with your name ond address to: Hon. Richord M Shuster. 220 West State Street; Hastings. Ml 49058. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP Regular Board Meeting June 13. 1994 - 7 00 p.m. All Board members present. Comm. Fuhr, six guests Minutes approved. treasurer s report accepted. James Rutherford. Barry Co. Health Depl ex­ plained results from Leoch lake water test Discussed pension pion update. Accepted Michigan Par Plan insurance bid. Paid outstanding bills. Meeting adjourned ot 8:00. Submitted by Bonnie Cru tiers Jen. Clerk Attested to by RichardC. Thomas. Supervisor (6/X) Synopsis of the Regular Meeting of the JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD June 8. 1994 Reports of Committees presented. Approved motion for rood work in amount of 833.890 00 Contract for assessment services opproved Set pay for copying Homestead Affidavits. Approved vouchers In amount of $11.396.64 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Supervisor Barbara Earl (6/X) Our offices will be CLOSED MONDAY JULY 4th Shockley, bom at 14. 1994 at 11 p.m. Jeremy Kruger, and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kiasimay Ann. bom Hospital. April 24 at 6:23 a m and Trina (Kingsbury) Lopez. weighing 6 lbs.. 11 ozs. and 206 PUBLICATION ANO NOTICE OF FRIEND OF THE COURT ANNUAL STATUTORY REVIEW at Bronson to Gerardo Kalamazoo, inches long. Oar office will be OPEN Regular Hoars Saturday, July 2nd GIRL, Jennifer Mane Quint, bom at Butter­ worth Hospital on June 8 al 6:37 p.m. to Mary Beth and Bill Quint. Jr . Lake Odessa, weighing I lbs.. 6 ozs. and 11 6 inches long Safe & sound since 1886 NEWS Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC Hastings, MidtMlle. Merna. Nashville t Caledonia, Wayland 945-2401 ’ 755-3338 ‘763^418 * 152-0790 ' 891-0010 ' 7924201 of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week (n THE EJational Sank of Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY ff^AS TINGS A typical Michigan State Highway picnic table. I West State at Broadway Hastings. Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. FDKt �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30. 1994 Couple raises pair of top black-powder marksmen by T.L. Stenzdbarton Sports Department Davy Crocket and Daniel Boone would liked to have had what Brian and Marie Lloyd have. Crocket might have stood a belter chance at the Alamo and Boone might not have had tv worry so much about the bears in Missouri. The Freeport couple have a pair of sons Brad and Bruce. Brad and Bruce are top marksmen with an 80-pound bench gun and their 12-guagc shot guns. The reason Crocket and Boone would have liked these two boys is because both guns aiv fired with black powder. Brad. 12. is the Junior National Champion in traps at 10 yards and Bruce. 9. took third in the bench gun at 25 yards. Bruce s third place was for a perfect score of 50 points in a 10-point bullseye with two of his five shots inside the center "X" The winner of the event had five "X" hits. Brad's victory came at the expencc of last year's winner and co-record holder who hit 19 out of 20 clay pigeons. Brad hit all 20 of the pigeons in flight and captured the national record and championship Brad doesn't feel bad about defeating last year's co-rccord holder, because he himself tied the record, set by two others, last year with the 19 out of 20 for the first of his back-to-back championship. Bruce took second, behind Brad, in the IO-yard trap shoot II was also his first time shooting the massive bench gun with which he look the thirds. He shot in the sub-junior division. Brad also collected a first-place finish in the 16-yard trap shoot lor Intermediate tage 16-20) with 14 out of 15 targets destroyed In the bench gun competition for Junior/Scmor. Crosley Match. Junior Bench Rest. Open sights and National Aggregate. Brad finished with thirds. The Junior/Scnior division he shot with his coach Jim Galigcr. The Crosley Match is the top five marksmen in each of the division, determined by qualification. All the shooting was done at bulls from 50 yards. The bench gun. which is similar to a small artillery piece, is a 54 caliber black powder gun, more than five feet long and weighing more than 80 pounds. It was made by hand and willed to Galiger by a former black powder expert named Joe -• hence the gun's name. According to Brian, all bench guns have a name The gun is reasonably accurate up to 200 yards. Brian also took three firsts at the National Championships, held June 11-19 He placed first in the novice division of IO-yard traps. Brad Uoyd. left, and his younger brother Bruce, show the shooting style they use in competition He shoots a 10-guage black powder shot gun He said he shoots in the novice division because his boys have been shooting longer and have more experience. Mane also shoots the black powder, but her scores are kept a secret by family edict. The family of marksmen, which belongs to the Grand Valley Cap and Ballers, shoots in at least one match a month to keep in tunc The kids also practice their shooting skills with BB guns Brad said he felt a feeling of accomplishment." after setting the national record in trap for juniors "Dad asked if I wanted to practice the nigh, before I had to shoot.' Brad said. “1 told him 1 would rather go to bed early and get a good night's sleep before I had to shixx" He said he fell pretty confident when he was shooting and "fell really great when 1 got the last target, because everyone came up and congratulated me and patted me on the back " Brian said there were a lol of people watching Brad as he was shooting because he was the co-record holder and last year’s champion Mane said she is not afraid (hat her two boys arc handling the shot guns at such an age 'because they know right from wrong. Their father has taught them to use the guns right and they respect the gun." Bnan said one of the range officers at the national competition told him that he felt safer around Bnan and Marie's boys than around the older shooters, because Brad and Bruce don't get lax when it comes to being safe with the guns. The national competition, held annually at Friendship, Ind. is attended by marksmen from around the country and world. It is sponsored by the National Muz.zclloading Rifle Association. Marksmen shoot in trap, skeet, sporting clays and several distances of bulls. Marie said she is really proud of her two boys because of the way they take the sport of shooting seriously and try their best al the competitions. “Both are good kids and they help a lot around the house and work hard. Brad, Brad Lfoyd. left, younger brother Bruce and dad Brian show ott their medals and plaques they won at the National Championships being the oldest, helps with (he heavy stuff and has set a lot of goals for himself and he works hard at reaching them." "Bruce is more serious when he shoots." Brian added. "His brother is his main competition so he works hard at shooting Brad is a little less serious, but when it comes down to the end. he buckles down and gets t hr job done He said both kids are good competitors, good sports and good sportsman because that is they way they were raised. Brad said he hopes to one day to shoot in the Olympics and Bruce could follow because he said that, nght now. Brad is the better shot, but in a few years.... Learning baseball from the grounders up "Mickey Tettleton fields the bunt," George Kell said during one of the televised games of the Detroit Tiger,. "He throws out the lead runner going to third' Whoa, what a play by the Tiger catcher..." Many kids have the dream in their heart of making such a spectacular play and hearing their name on a national broadcast. But the basics of playing baseball start early in life for the major leaguers Most players in the game say they started early, when they were six or seven years old when they started the game and learned the basics of how to play. Jason Sixberry, a former Hastings baseball player and deputy with the Sheriffs Department, is teaching kids willing to learn, the basics of baseball. The kids he's teaching are in grades two through seven and he is stressing defense. "If the kids learn how to catch a ball and throw out the runner, they won't have to score as many runs to win a game." Sixberry said. Sixberry . and assistant coach Dave Carr, want the kids to learn the basics before trying to learn the complex. "Once you know how to do the basics.” Sixberry told his students, "you’ll be able to do the harder things and make it look easy." He said many kids haven't learned the correct way to field a ball or to throw it so it gets where they want it to go. He said by starting with defense, the kids become less afraid of the ball and are able to play better. Sixberry and Carr teach boys and girls in the YMCA-sponsored program. Both boys Jason Sixberry. left, shows the kids how to field a ground ball. His demonstrations lasted 10 to 15 minutes, before giving the kids a chance to practice and girls take the field at the same time and play all the positions. The only difference he shows the girls is when hitting to (hem. Instead of a baseball he hits a softball. The two cover a lol of ground in the course, explaining why the ball should be caught a certain way. not just that it should. He talks about sliding to avoid getting hurt, how to play the catcher's position, what side of the bag to throw the ball to. where to aim the ball when throwing, sportsmanship and some of the other, less taught, basics of the The girls played the same positions as the boys in Jason Sixberry's camp. The only difference is they played with softballs, not baseballs. game The kids are always doing something new and never remain on one part of the game to long. They haven't lime to get bored as Sixberry keeps them practicing between his five or 10-minute demonstrations. Sixberry said he stresses a good attitude among his charges and likes to sec everyone participate in the game. "Wc want to sec the kids learn the game," he said, "and we want them to have some fun doing it.” Area playgrounds offer a little more than just playing around For a lot of kids, the highlight of the year is the last day of school and the onset of warm summer days lounging around the house. For parents, the opposite is true. For mom and dad. the thought of their children vegetating in front of the l.v. set. soaking up questionable daytime info­ tainment. is a phobia in of itself. That's why the YMCA has for the past 45 years operated playground programs to get kids off their duff and on their feet. Don Britten, director of this year's programs and intern with the YMCA Youth Council, said the playgrounds offer kids in grades kindergarten through sixth, a chance to get out of the house and into something a little more fun. "Wc have counselors trained to lead kids through arts and craft projects, games and sports." Britten said. "The councilors, many of them high schoolers or graduates, teach the kids and keep them busy with fun things to do ” Britten said the programs are free with the exception of the special trip on Fridays He said the kids have a chance to go to places like the Maze Craze and the Discovery Zone in Grand Rapids. These special tops cost a small fee. but give the kids something special to look forward to at the end of the week, he said "We hope to give the kids a reason to get The stars and cars seen on nationally televised "Thursday Night Thunder" will compete in the three-in-onc auto racing program. Saturday night at Berlin Raceway The sprint car division of the United Stales Auto Club will join the regular late model stock cars and sportsman stock on the racing card. Skydivers will fly in as well for the holiday show. Practice begins at 2 p.m.. time trials at 3 p.m. and the first race will take off at 7:15 Molly Arnold, right, sends the kids off to play a game of ‘Capture the Flag ’ out and socialize with kids (heir own age. help them have some good, safe fun and maybe learn something.” Bnttcn said The programs are funded through contnbutions by organizations like the Barry County United Way p.m. Adult admission is $12. children 4-11 is $5 Gun Lake's Bob Holley escaped serious injury last week when he and another driver were involved in a crash which took both cars out of competition. He is expected to return this week. Hastings' Joe Bush was the fastest of 81 qualifiers, last week, and continues to lead the points standings Kalamazoo Speedway will host two nights of NASCAR racing over the holidays. Friday will be a full program of late models, sportsman and factory stocks, all sanctioned by NASCAR Winston Racing series and more than 100 cars are expected Racing begins at 7 30 p m On Sunday (rain date of Monday), skydivers will jump into (he (rack at 7 p.m. to start the Independence Day Celebration. There will be 14 races followed by the largest fireworks display the track has ever arranged For more information call 349-3978. Marin's 131 Dragway. Friday, will have test and tunc starting at 6 p.m. and Saturday will be the regular show with gates opening at 3 p.m. Crystal Raceway has a full slate of 360 sprints in a fivc-in-onc show. Saturday at 8 p.m. along with the regular races Sunday will have the regular laie-models. pro stock, hobby slock and 1MCA modified* followed by a giant fireworks show. The festivities begin at 8 p.m 1-96 Speedway has the American Motorcycle Association test and tunc on the l/4-milc track. Saturday and qualification for next week's pro-am races on the 1/2-milc oval. Sunday Gates open al 10 a m Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday. July 5. 6 and 7 will have hundreds of nationally-ranked drivers prepping for the July 9 championships at 1-96 Gates open al 10 a.m each day. For more information contact the track at 642-6500. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30, 1994 — Page 11 I Woodland NEWS Last week 1 returned from the Atlanta. Ga area, where I had spent a little over two weeks On the way down. I stopped and spent a night with Mark and Cathy Arnott Smith and their delightful son. Simon Peter Brampton Smith He was bom in February . Mark is a professional musician at a large Presbyterian Church in Fort Wayne and Catherine is employed as a medical librarian by a large insurance company there We had breakfast exit before I left Fort Wayne to continue to south Most of the time I was in Georgia I stay ed with my daughter and son-in-law at their new home in Tucker. They are both still very near their places of work, and neither girl had to change schools when they moved a short distance to a much more roomy home Of course, the new (and only) grandson. Samuel Eugene Stancr. t.xik most of my tunc and attention while I was there He will soon be four months old If anyone sees me and asks about my trip or my grandchildren, especially Sam. be warned that 1 am well arm­ ed with pictures Photos of Sam. Sam with his father. Sam with each of his older sister. Sam with his mother, and m.ire of Sam are i waiting to be shown to those unwary enough to give me any possible opening to pull my proud "Grandma pictures " While I was there. I took the family to Stone Mountain Inn for dinner to celebrate their 21st wedding anniversary. Sam’s 14-week an­ niversary. Father’s Day. Chnsty’s safe return from her tour of Italy, and any other summer event we could think of After dinner, we went over to the lawn in front of the park museum and settled in to watch the laser show projected on the Stone Mountain carving each summer evening at dark. This yea., the show included music by the Beatles, the Beach Boys. Neal Diamond. Elvis Presley and many other' popular in the last 30 years, plus a patriotic section with music arid pictures about the Confederacy, the Civil War and the reunion of the Union Furworks exploded in the middle and at the end Because it w« Father’s Day. the park was very crowded and it took a while to get out of the parking lot. but it was an excellent dinner and an interesting show 1 had forgotten the inconveniences of driv­ ing long distances during the summer and go­ ing down had to go to a rather expensive motel before 1 found a room on Saturday night. They put me next to the pool, and families whooped it up until nearly midnight. On the way back. I again had the .meresting experience of holing up in what I consider a “desperation*' motel m Kentucky. The last time J was in that position was when I went to my son's graduation from Army basic training at Fort Kncx about 1985. That time I spent the enure night chasing cockroaches, but this time I only saw two. one on the ceiling and one that dropped emo tbc^ilpok Jl*».re*img. O»e thing I did white I was in Georgia was buy books for the library. My son-in-law. who is an Atlanta executive of the B. Dalton Book Store chain, ordered some for me that had been requested by library clients and I had been unable to find These boots include "Hard Marching Every Day. The Civil War Letters of Private Wilbur Fisk." which had to be ordered from Kansas. "Having Our Say. The Delaney Sisters’ First 100 Years;" and "Days of Grace" by Arthur Ashe, all non­ fiction. At a discount store 1 found "The Chamber." John Grisham's new novel, and "Daybreak" by Belva Plain 1 picked up in paperback "Legacy" and “Once a Hero.*’ both romances by popular writers; "Funhouse’* by Koontz and "The Lasko Tangent" by Richard North Patterson, who has written a couple of other books that went well at the library. Also, the library recently has received three paperback romances ordered earlier. "Love. Remember Me." "Surrender. My Love" and "Prince Charming." as well as "The Bir­ dhouse Book. ’’ "D-Day" and "The Oracle Glass." Three churches in the Woodland area. Lakewood United Methodist. Zion Lutheran and Woodgrove Parish m Coals Grove, held Bible schools last week The Lakewood United Methodist school had a theme of "Son Country Farm" and was about growing kids God's way. The lessons were about the fruits of the spirit A total of 118 different children attended the classes during the week, with the highest day's attendance being 110 on Thursday. Fri­ day evening, an ice cream social was held at the church for the children to show what they had learned to their families and church members All of the children who came to the ice cream social sang "The Fruits of the Spirit." "On the Farm" and "Joy." accom­ panied by Dons Flessner at the piano A short skit was performed with Charity Black and with Michael Smith inside the ••Tree” puppet, illustrating the lessons learn­ ed dunng the week A collection was taken every day, and the money collected at the ice cream social was added to it to send to the Heifer Project organization for Owlsey County. Kentucky, which is considered one of the pwrest regions in the U.S. The money will be used to buy seed, animals, animal feed and farm equip­ ment to help the people become more self­ sufficient The amount sent to the Heifer Pro­ ject was between three and four hundred dollars Zion Lutheran's Bible school program was "The Adventure Begins" from Augsburg Publishing This is a followup to the program used last year and was voted the number one program by Children s Magazine Pre-school through sixth-grade children were divided into five groups Each morning the day started with a puppet play by the older kids. Later in the day. each group visited an area that had a representative from the time of Jesus to talk to the children On Monday the visitor was Rebecca, who was at the River Jordan when Jesus said to let the ch. drcn come to him Tuesday's vistor was a priest from the temple, who told how Jesus overturned the tables and said the tern was not for commerce but for worship Mary, the sister of Martha, visited Wedncs- by Catherine Lucas 20th Anniversary of Art in the Park Angie McClintock enjoys her chocolate sundae at the ice cream social at Lakewood United Methodist Church last Friday day and told how Jesus said each of the sisters was right in what she choose to do dunng Jesus’ visit Thursday a Jewish man named Asher told about being beset by robbers and left to die tn a ditch until the Good Samaritan came and rescued him. Friday's visitor was a shepherd with real sheep who told how Jesus is the good shepherd who does not want one sheep to be lost. Mary Smith, director of the Bible School, said the attendance was very good and that she had good cooperation and help from the members of the church The third vacation Bible school last week was at Woodgrove Parish on Coats Grove Rond. This school was a completely different for­ mat and observed the 100th anniversary of the first summer Bible school ever held, which was done by a Methodist minister's wife in Hopedate. III. It was in the style of an oldfashioned country school with all ages together There were no age limits for students Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a day camp the week of July 11 through July 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each dayh It will be for children who have just completed the first through the sixth grades There will be a $10 charge for the week, which will in­ clude lunch each of the five days. John Waite will direct the program The older youth of Lakewood United Methodist Church will leave Sunday. July 10. for Bettendorf. Iowa, where they will hang drywall in flood-damaged homes during the week They will stay in the Ashbury United Methodist Church Any adult who would like to go along and help is welcome. The church number is 367-4800. Sojourn, a youth musical group of United Brethren High School students from around Michigan, under the direction of Pastor Brian Allbnght of Woodbury United Brethren Church, sang a concert Thursday evening at the Freeport Village Park. Adie and Don Eckmon met their daughter. Bonnie Balli, and granddaughter. Jessica Balli. Monday when they arrived from Jakarata. Indonesia. They came by way of Europe and the British Isles Later in the week, the rest of the Jakarta Balli family. Larry and Josh, were expected to arrive from Indonesia by way of California to meet Bonnie and Jessica. They will be in 'W'tcte 'ZU Michigtg' four weeks Bonnie's California brother. Jim Eckmon. was driving them here and he will be able to stay eight days Sarah Stowell had an emergency appendec­ tomy at Pennock while I was in Georgia, but she is well recovered now and was at church with her family on Sunday. Terry Geiger and his supporters have been busy with his campaign for State Represen­ tative. Geiger spoke last week al the Lake Odessa Lions Club and the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce He will speak at a home in Delton taster this week Fnday night, a gala called "Geiger's Coun­ try Hoedown" was held at the Lake Odessa Community Center II included a pig roast dinner, children's games, the Down Home Decker Boys with live music and disc jockeys and line dancing lessons by Della Meade and further line danci.*>g Around 250 people attended Jan Geiger W as not sure Monday if the 250 count includ­ ed the children or not. but many families en­ joyed the pig roast dinner and party. Bob and Virginia Crockford hosted their family at a get-together and indoor picnic on Father’s Day as the weather was hot Those who came were Bob and Rec Crockford and Craig. Katie Crock ford Cather with Elizabeth and Emily, all from Potterville; Mark and Patty Crockford Chidel from Ann Arbor; Rob and Jane Crockford Lambert and Josh and Jen Lambert from Grand Rapids and Ed and Kristen Lambert from Saranac. Virginia serv­ ed ham and potato salad with a strawberry dessert Lakewood Community Ambulance Aux­ iliary plans to hold a two-day garage and bake sale Aug. 19 and 20 from 9 to 5. Lunch will be served both days from 1J a.m. to I p.m. The Lakewood ambOttHda tfadc 14 rum from Friday morning to Sunday night and helped cover the Metalica concert at the Ionia County Fairgrounds Friday night there was an accident between the Lakewood United Methodist parsonage and the Armbruster farm at M-50 and Clark Road. When the ambulance personnel were called, they were told there was one injury, but soon they had identified five who needed to be transported to the hospital for medical checks Both of the Lake wood Ambulances were used and one 1-ake Odessa Ambulance arrived later to take the remaining patient. better... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer’s name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 Tired Of Working Just For Someone Else? Call Lonny Huff I’m looking for someone who wants to earn more money. Someone who wants to help other people. I’ll show you how to do both as a representative for The Prudential, one of America’s leading financial institutions. Capitalize on your strengths. Satisfy your curiosity — call me. Lonny Huff 3900 Sparks Dr. Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 616-949-5110 Be a part of The Rock® An equal opportunity employer The Prudential (fe 4 1M0 The Prvdenim m»wr«nce Compart o' Amenc* July 2. Sa'urday. Lake Odessa will host the 20th annual Art in the Park in the Village Park Kay Klein of Musgrove Highway is one of the featured crafters. What may look like a bunch of dried weeds becomes ar, object of beauty under the artistic fingers of Klein as she crafts beautiful wreaths, center pieces and arrangements. Jaycees to build gazebo in Nashville’s Central Park by Teresa Frith Staff Writer Nashville's Central Park will have a gazebo some time laic this summer, thanks to a community service project by the Maple Valley Jaycees. The 16-foot high structure will replace the fountain and statue that now sits inside the park. The fountain and statue, originally purchased by the Nashville businesses in the 1980s. are being taken out by the Nashville Department of Public Works. The Nashville Council has received a request by a local man to buy the fountain and statue. He was told that he had to talk with the area Chamber of Commerce. The council approved giving the Jaycees up to $2,011.11 to fund the gazebo project. and suggested that they also seek other funding. The dirt and sand needed is being donated by Hamiltons The project is estimated to cost $2,011.11 unless cedar shingles are used in place of asphalt one. If so. an additional $350 would be needed for the cedar shingles The Jaycees will be responsible for building the gazebo and perhaps maintaining it after it is completed. The council will be responsible for removing the fountain and statue and the plumbing underneath them. The Jaycees hope to have the gazebo finished in time for the Harvest Festival on Aug. 20. If it is completed by then, the musical entertainment during the festival will play from inside the gazebo PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 19,1994 at 7;30 p.m. in the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider a variance tor Pennock Ventures at 1009 W. Green for a rear yard setback along the North line of Pennock Ventures pro­ perty. They are requesting to move carports with 10 ft. of the rear lot line and zoning requires 30 ft. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway, or calls 616-945-2468. Sharon Vickery City Clerk HASTINGS AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 8th Annual GOLF OUTING Wednesday, July 27,1994 at Hastings Country Club •18 Holes. Four Person Scramble • Prizes • Dinner • Free refreshments as you play Special feature thia year includes a Hole-in-One opportunity to win a car! TIME COST Check-in time12:30 p.m. Tee Off - Shot Gun Start 1:00 p.m Dinner6:30 p.m $50.00 per Person includes Green Fees, Cart. Dinner and Course Refreshments. EVERYONE IS INVITEDII Send reservation form or call the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce 945-2454 by July 22nd. PRIZES Team: 1st. 2nd & 3rd Lowest Scores Individual: Longest Drive; #2 (Men & Women) Closest to the Pin: 410 (2nd Shot) Everyone in the Circle: 44 and 413 Most Accurate: 417 (Men & Women) Raffles: Tickets available on the course Additional prizes will be given away at the dlnnerll DINNER tn the Clubhouse at 6:30 p.m Steaks • Vegetable Salad • Rolls • Dessert Hole in One Prizes!!! Four Chances to Win a Hole In One Round Top Airfare Tickets kx two to anywhere m the continental U S 2 A 3 Day/2 Night Bahamas Ocean Cruise 3. A 3 Day/2 Ught Goff Vacation package lor two (Choice of Anahem. CA. HAon Head Island SC. Lake Tahoe NV. Washington DC) 4 GRAND PRIZE-A 1995 NEON Hole in One prizes sponsored by Hastings® CHRYSLER • PLYMOUTH • DODGE • JEEP • EAGLE Addrtronal guests may tign-up for dnnar at $15.00 par parson. RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE AT HA.C.C.. BY JULY 22ND 945-2454 THERE MAY STILL BE TIME TO SPONSOR A GREENII Call Milt La Victor at 945-9511 or Bob Cove at 945-2052 REGISTRATION INFORMATION Make your reservations by calling the Chamber Office (616) 945-2454 ami mail this form and your check to the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. 118 Court St. Hastings. Ml 49058 by July 22nd Name Fam ____________________________________ Address____ _____________________________ Phone ___________________ _______________ I am putting a foursome- together My foursome is 2 3 Place me on a team To confirm yota reservation a check made out �I Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. June 30. 1994 Man receives prison sentence in stalking case A 37-year-old man convicted of stalking a Thomapplc Township woman last year was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to 30 to 60 months in prison. Judge Richard Shuster also ordered John M. Douthetl to pay u $1,000 fine and for any counseling costs the victim has Douthett received credit for 243 days served. Shuster said he was sending Douthett to prison because efforts to work with him locally have not been effective and there arc no other programs to try. Douthetl pleaded guilty in December to a charge ot aggravated stalking as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend to the court at Douthett's sentencing that he receive no more than one year in jail and five years of probation. Douthett told the court dunng his plea that the stalking took place over the phone. He said he called the woman repeatedly and tned to talk to her. The woman and her boyfriend took the calls as threatening, he said, though he did not mean to threaten them. Douthett acknowledged, though, that parts of the conversations could have been misunde.'stood as threatening. He*also admitted that he had been dnnking when he made some of the phone calls. Douthett said he had been convicted of stalking before and was under a probation order not to have contact with the woman except in special circumstances He was also not to threaten, swear at or harass the woman, he said. In other recent court business • An 18-ycar-old Hastings man stood mute to charges he had sex with a 13-yearold girl. Not guilty pleas were entered on Samuel W Bolthousc s behalf Bolthouse faces two counts of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to IS years in prison. Both counts arc charged as second offenses, meaning that the minimum sentence Bollhouse can receive on each is five years in prison. A July 7 pre-tnal has been scheduled • A 49-ycar-old Hastings man charged with drunk driving in February pleaded guilty. Leland H. 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Sincerely Gen Denny Chet & Barb Cramer & Family Mike A Cindy Smith A Family Steve & Diane Brown A Family Laurie Denny Lance Lange Help Wanted CHALLENGING OPPOR­ TUNITY to work with people with developmentaly disabili­ ties. Drivers license and high school diploma are required. Part-time on call. 945-9613. COMPANY SEEKS VERSA­ TILE Independent individual to join team of marketing profes­ sionals. Previous experience in sates or marketing helpful, but not required. Complete training if accepted. Ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision, and enjoy extensive commercial and light industrial client contact. Forward resume to Ad #295, C/o The Reminder, P. O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058.________ CRAZY ABOUT PEOPLE come work with mentally disab­ led adults, free education and training, now taking applica­ tions for our Lake Odessa locatioc, call 616-374-0120. GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN and Indiana, between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 7th annud 1994 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000. in prizes and scholorehrps. Call today, 1-800-Pageant-Ext 6171 (1-800-724-3268). LEGAL SECRETARY Immediate opening, computer and legal knowledge preferred, but not mandatory. Send Resume to Ad # 294, c/o The Reminder, P.O. Box 188, Hast­ ings, Mi. 49058.___________ RESTAURANT HIRING WAITRESS Apply at Helmut’s Kaffeehaus in Nashville. WAITRESSES, WAITERS AND BARTENDERS Experi­ ence necessary. Apply to the County Seat Lounge, 128 S. Jefferson, downtown Hastings. Help Wanted Part-time Waitress Apply in person at: Olde Towne Tavern 114 South Jefferson St, Downtown Hastings Rterealurn FOR SALE 1985 14x70 trailer in put. $12400. OBO well maintained. 852-0965. Gamut Sale MULTIPLE FAMILY 9am-5pm Fri. and SaL July I and 2. Couch, chairs, tables, child­ rens clothes, several 3T and under, fans dishes, truck cab. exercise equipment and lots of misc. 2027 Island Dr. Gun Lake. I or Sale Automotive 1991 PONTIAC SUNBIRD LE, 4 door, $5,500. 945-3695. 1993 CHRYSLER CONDCORD fully loaded, low mileage, $19,000 O.B.O. 945-9306.___________________ 80* CB900 HONDA, full dress, $1400 O.B.O. 81’ Olds Cutlass for parts with rebuilt 350 V8 72’ engine with extra transmission, $300. 83’ 179 Cubic inch, V6 Buick Skylark engine, $100, call 945-5745 after 5pm._________ COMPACT TRUCK STOR­ AGE BOX $40.00 O.B.O.; heavy duty deluxe, 1 te new overhead rack for ladder i or long loads c* pipe or lumber. Fits compact (Toyota) pick-up. $150.00 OBO. 948-9089 FOR SALE: 1987 PONTIAC SUNBIRD GT, 2-dr, automate trans, factory iun-roof, ps'pbair, tilt, rear defogger, am/fm cassette. Adult driven, asking $2495.00, OBO. 948-3909 FOR SALE 92 CHEVY CISCO, 2WD, 57,000 highway mites, with topper and built in seats for the kids. Sharp only $10,900 call 948-2875 after 6:00pm. Send Someone a Happy Ad...call L 945-9554 j RANDY EUGENE WELLS Happy! Happy! Birthday Babe* LOVE The Velcro Queen _______ & the Termites CHARITY, CONGRATULATIONS ON EARNING A 4.0’:!!!! LOVE, MOM AND DAD LYLE J. VANDERBROOK Fnends and family members wish to say Happy Birthday to Lyte J. Vanderbrook. He will be 92 on July 2nd. Vanderbrook graduated from H.H.S. & Barry County Normal, then he taught mathematics, wood shop and drivers training in high schools in the state. He was principal at the newly built school at Gull Lake. That is where he met and married El lama? Stoddard who taught English there. On August 26th of this year Lyte and Ellamac will have been married 60 years. After they left Gull Lake, Vanderbrook taught io various schools in the state and earned his masters’ degree from WMU then returned to teach at H.H.S. from which he retired in 1967. Vanderbrook still has tetters of appreciation from former students, as well as from those who very much enjoyed his taking his club to square dance festivals in vanous high schools where they performed and also at the internauonal festivals in Chicago. HAPPY remembenng LYLE! COURT NEWS: felony punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both His plea was made as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend at Taylor's sentencing that he receive no more than one year in jail. Sentencing was scheduled for July 14. • A Sept. 12 trial was scheduled for a 34year-old Wayland man accused of drunk driving in March. An Aug. 26 final pre-tnal and motion hcanng was also scheduled for Robert J Rybiski. Rybiski is charged with drunk dnvmg. third offense, which is punishable by one to five years m prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both He also faces a count of dnving with a suspended license, second offense, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. Rybiski stood mute to charges in May and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • A 38-ycar-old Shelbyville man accused of drunk driving in April pleaded guilty to the charge during his arraignment. Joel A. Sniczek pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk driving, third offense, as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend al Sniezek's sentencing that he receive no more than one year in jail. The prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that Sniezek was driving with a suspended license, second offense. Sniezek stood mule to that charge and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. Sniezek told the court during his plea to the drunk driving charge that he ran the car he was driving off the road at the intersection of Kingsbury and Pifer roads He said he had a blood alcohol level of .20 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Sentencing was set for July 7. • A 55-year-old Kentwood man convicted of drunk driving in March was sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation. Allen J. Kloostennan was also ordered to pay $5,000 in costs and fines. Kloostennan pleaded guilty in May to a charge of drunk driving, third offense, as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Piosccutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge Kloostennan was driving on a suspended license and a charge that he is a habitual offender, third offense. Kloostennan told the court during his plea that he was pulled over by police after leaving the Kow Pattie's Saloon in Mid­ dleville. He said he had a blood alcohol level of .18 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. • A 20-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges he possessed stolen firearms in April. Not guilty pleas were entered on Jamie L. Bethel s behalf. Bethel faces three counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms, a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. Earlier this month. Bethel stood mute to charges that in March he broke into a school with the intent to commit larceny, punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and broke open a safe, which is punishable by up to life in prison. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on the charges by one-and-a-half times. Aug. 4 pre-trials on the charges were set • A Dowling teenager convicted of at­ tempting to possess a stolen safe in March was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five years of probation. Jesse J. Barnes. 17. also was ordered to pay $1,973.08 in restitution and $3,750 in fines and costs Barnes pleaded guilty in May to a charge of attempting to receive and conceal stolen property worth more than $100. He pleaded guilty as pan of a plea agree­ ment with the prosecutor's office. In ex­ change. the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Barnes broke into a Gurd Road home. • A 24-year-old Plainwell man stood mute to charges that he tried to conceal the identity of a stolen Camaro last summer. Not guilty picas were entered on David C. Wooten's behalf. Wooten is charged with possessing more than $100 worth of stolen property, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of concealing the identity of a car by removing identification numbers from the vehicle, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 line, or both He is also charged with attempting to conceal the identity of a car by removing identification numbers from it. That charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years m prison or a $ 1.000 fine. A June 30 pre-tnal was scheduled • A 22-year-old Plainwell man accused of fleeing police in April stood mute to that an other charges against him Not guilty pleas were entered on Daniel C Wooten's behalf Wooten is charged with fleeing a police officer, second offense, which is punishable by one to four years tn prison and a $10,000 fine. He also faces misdemeanor charges of reckless dnvmg and dnving with a restricted license. Those charges carry a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both A June 30 pre-tnal was scheduled. • A 19-year-old Hickory Comers man convicted of resisting and obstructing a po­ lice officer and trying to destroy police property in February was sentenced to 16 to 24 months in prison, the maximum sentence possible Sean D Smith's sentences will run concurrently He also was fined $2,000 and ordered to pay $125.86 in restitution. Smith pleaded guilty to a charges of resisting and obstructing the officer, at­ tempting to maliciously destroy police property and a charge of aggravated assault in 56th District Court. He pleaded guilty to the charges as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's of­ fice In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of malicious destruction of po­ lice property Smi'h told the court dunng his plea that he and a fnend got in a scuffle with another man, who accused thcmol driving their car through his yard. He said the police showed up and he physically resisted arrest by the officers After he was subdued and put in the patrol car. he kicked the inside of the car, causing some damage, be said. • A 24-year-old Battle Creek woman con­ victed of stealing checks in a building was sentenced to one year in jail and three years of probation Mary C. Graham also was ordered to pay $4,100 in restitution and $2,500 in costs. Graham pleaded guilty in May to the charge of stealing the checks as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of uttering and publishing pending against Graham. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend to the court at sentencing that Graham receive no more than a year in jail. Use the BANNER CLASSIHEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, or get a job! POLICE BEAT: Kansas man arrested in burglary HASTINGS — Troopers at the Stale Police post in Hastings report they have arrested a 29-year-old Kansas man in connection with the burglary of a home in Baltimore Township in March 1992. Todd A. Vanhoose was located living in Ft. Scott. Kansas, troopers said. Once a warrant was obtained, the Fl. Scott Police Department arrested Vanhoose. He waived extradition back to Michigan. Vanhoose was returned to Michigan and is lodged in the Barry County Jail pending court proceedings, police said. He is also wanted in surrounding counties on two felony and two misdemeanor warrants. Man, woman held after dispute HASTINGS — Two Hastings residents were arrested Saturday night on charges of disorderly conduct and resisting arrest. Hastings City Police said. Officers said they went to a home on South Dibble Street where a domestic dispute reportedly was taking place. When officers got to the home, they found the two residents, a 23-year-old woman and a 22-year-old man. standing on the porch. Police said the pair were uncooperative and were yelling and swearing al each other and the officers. The man was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct when he would not quiet down, police said. As officers were trying to handcuff the nian. he pulled away and started reaching for the officers' holsters, police said. Officers tackled the man, but he continued trying to kick and punch them, they said. It took three officers to subdue him. • The woman began ’o interfere with the officers while they were trying to handcuff the mar. and place him in a police car. so she. too. was arrested on a charge of disorderly conduct, police said The matter has been turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor s Office. Three injured in Rutland accident RUTLAND TWP. — A two-car crash at the intersection of State Road and Iroquois Trail Wednesday. June 22. injured two area women and a Hastings teenager. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post said. Troopers said Kerilh M. Sherwood. 16. of 1944 Nashville Road. Hastings, was trying to make a left turn onto castbound State Road at 5 p.m. when she pulled in front of a westbound car. driven by Diane S. Heckman. 27. of 135 1/2 W. Grand St.. Hastings. Sherwood told police she did not sec Heckman's car approaching. Heckman said she was unable to avoid a collision with Sherwood. One of Sherwood s passengers. Kcri Allyn. 15. of 320 W. Madison, was injured, as were two of Heckman's passengers. Julie Eltzroth. 34. of 1107 N Michigan. Hastings, and Deborah Massimino, 29. of Bcilevuc. All three were taken to Pennock Hospital where Allyn and Massimino were treated and released. Eltzroth was admitted and was listed in stable condition Wednesday afternoon. Sherwood was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way. troopers said. Dowling women hurt in crash HOPE TWP. — Two Dowling women were hurt Friday in a car crash at the intersection of Drake and Gurd roads. State Police al the Hastings post said Marc A. Pierce. 19, of 425 E. Bristol Road. Delton, was dnving west on Drake al I p.m. when a southbound car on Gurd pulled out in front of him. troopers said The driver of the other car. Jessica L. Dufresne. 17. of 9133 Bedford Road. Dowling, told troopers she slopped al the intersection, did not see any cars and started to make a left turn. Dufresne and one of her passengers. Heather L. Yeo. 12. of 9730 S. Gurd Road. Dowling, who reportedly was not wearing a seat bell, were injured They were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released Troopers said they ticketed Dufresne for failing to yield the right of way Motorcyclist hurt in accident HASTINGS — A 28-year-old Hastings man was hurt Wednesday. June 22. when his motorcycle was hit by a car on South Michigan Avenue. Hastings City Police report Jeffrey W Vogel, of 403 S. Michigan, was dnving south on Michigan near Center Street at 3:20 p.m. when he tried to pass a southbound car that was turning west onto Center, officers said. They said the driver of the car. Joanna K. Haddix. 28. of 416 E. Grand Street, did not see Vogel and hit him as she turned. Vogel was taker, to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released Police said they ticketed Vogel for improper passing and not having a motorcycle endorsement. Car-pickup collision injures three MAPLE GROVE TWP — Three members of a Charlotte family were hurt Friday in a car-pickup truck collision at the comer of Assyria and Lawrence roads, troopers at the Michigan State Police post said Troopers said Heath J Baker. 19. of 323 Johnson Street. Charlotte, was dnving east on Lawrence al 2 30 p m when he drove through a stop sign at the intersection and collided with a southbound car dnven by William J Wetzel. 39. of 2495 Robinwood Drive. Hastings Both cars ended up in the ditch, police said Baker and two of his passengers. Joryn M. Baker. 15. and Elizha B Baker. 13. were hurt. They were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released Heath Baker was ticketed for disregarding the stop sign, and Wetzel was ticketed for not wcanng a scat belt, troopers said I 1 � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-07-07.pdf e19587987568d55fe425aa3a379e391f PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY 121 S CHURCH $1 WSIlMiS. Ml 49016 1833 Hastings Hotel auction slated Longtime baseball coach to retire See Page 3 See Page 11 Charlton Park has lively 4th SeePage 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1836 ANNER THURSDAY. JULY 7. 1904 VOLUME 140. NO 21 PRICE 25* Primary election less than a month away Perfect attendance at candidates’ forum by David T. Young Editor Suppose they gave a candidates' forum, and everybody came? That's exactly what happened at the Barry County Democrats' First Friday Forum July 1 al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. There were so many slate-level candidates for the Aug. 2 primary in attendance that it look more than the allotted hour for all of them to make opening statements, some of which lasted long enough to be considered political addresses. All of the seven Republican candidates for 87th District Stale Representative's seat be­ ing vacated by Bob Bender were in atten­ dance, along with the one Democrat in that race. The Republicans were William Cook. Terry Geiger. Mark Doster. Dennis McK­ elvey, Daniel Parker, Ron Stevenson and Cathy Williamson. The Democrat who will face the GOP winner in November was Robert Edwards. All three Republicans, Joanne Emmons, Ted Gehrke and Craig Starkweather, and the; two Democrats, Steve Rose and Scott Man­ ning. vying for the 23rd District Slate Senate post also spoke. ’ Boat-jetski accident kills 14-year old girl by Nick Hsftaan Staff Wrijr Tte ptany wUI *** Deatem Bob Edward. la tbc Ba^ir *>» tea Ma a* I i»lII ■■H>iV peat a *• aad of Ma yaw. Mr 12 yarn at aarvue la Laaaa, I Deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Department are still investigating a boat-jet ski accident on Gun Lake Monday evening that killed a 14-year-oid Wayland girt Kaiene A Reahm. of 12716 Park Road, was pronounced dead at the scene of the ac­ cident. which occurred at about 7:15 p.m. on the northwest part of the lake, deputies said. Sgt. William Johnson erf the department's Marine Division said it is "hard to tell" ex­ actly what happened during the accident. From what deputies have determined, the girl was riding her jet ski about 100 feet from the docks when she was struck by the 24-fexx Mirage motorboat. The boat ran over the jet ski and "scrunched" it down into the water. Johnson said. The buoyancy of the yet ski pulled it up from under the boat, he said. Reahm was thrown out of her life jacket during the colli­ sion and got caught up in the motor boat's propellers, Johnson said. Wayland and Thomappk Township ambulance crews were called to the scene, as was an aeromed helicopter from the Blodgett Memorial Medical Center tn Grand Rapids No one else was reportedly injured in the accident. There were five people on the mo­ torboat. Johnson said. Kalene A. Reahm ol Wayland was killed Monday evening in a boat-jet ski accident The driver of the boat, a 27-year-oid Shel­ byville man. was arrested after the accident. Johnson said He was lodged at the Barry County Jail and released Tuesday, pending further investigation and possible charges. Deputies are withholding his name until they complete their investigation Johnson said deputies are still investigat­ ing whether Reahm or the driver of the boat was responsible for the accident. Witnesses said the boat was moving at 35 to 40 mph. below the 55 mph speed limit on the lake. "We're not sure what she (Reahm) was do­ ing. We're not sure if she came out into his path." he said. See ACCIDENT, continued page 2 An added att action was Mike Schroer, a candidate for a judgeship on the Third Dis­ trict Court of A ppeals.. Candidates' statements took well over the hour the forvm was supposed to last. There were just a few questions asked and an­ swered near the end of the program. The 87th House District includes all of Barry County and the western half of Ionia County. The 23rd Senate District covers Barry. Ionia. Mecosta. Isabella and Mont­ calm counties. The following is a sketch of the candidates comments: 87th District State Representative • Mark Doater — A Republican Barry County Commissioner from Prairieville Township. Doster said the primary Aug. 2 "provides this county an opportunity to lake back your government." He charged that a "strong political clique runs Barry County government" and said he would keep a sharp eye on county government if he is elected. He urged Democrats to vote m the Repub­ lican primary because most of the races are there. "If you wait to vote in November, your decisions will have been made for you." Doster said. He also contended that there is "a lot more show than substance in our government." noting that the only times he saw Bender were at two County meetings and the "Walk for Warmth" fund-raiser. He said Bender only stayed for pictures and publicity. Doster ran as a Democrat for State Repre­ sentative against Bender in 1990 Saying be is single, has the time and takes no political action committee (PAC) money, he said. "If I'm elected. HI walk the walk." • Cathy Williamson — "1 believe that government should be of the people." said Williamson, a former Barry County Com­ missioner and executive director of the Barry County United Way. "I think I repre­ sent the ordinary people of this district. I represent the homeowner's viewpoint." She said that if elected, she would work hard to make Michigan a belter place to do business. She said the recent rollback of the single business tax is a positive step. That, coupled with the improving business climate, will result in "more money for schools, less crime and less welfare." • William Cook — A longtime Hastings City Councilman and former Mayor. Cook charged that the state legislative process "has neglected smaller governments." such as counties, townships, villages and cities. "We're being held accountable with un­ funded mandates, to the detriment of city governments and school systems." he said. Cook said he opposes the State Legisla­ ture's recent move to use some of its budget surplus to decrease the single business tax and the tax on private pensions of senior cit­ izens. adding that he believes the slate should used it to help fund some of its man­ dates on local governments. Cook said that during his tenure as mayor, he worked with local law enforcement offi­ cials. Probate Judge Richard Shaw and Cir­ cuit Judge Richard Shuster to take a big bite out of the drug trafficking in Hastings. He said, "My bean and feelings are with the people of this area." • Daniel Parker — A member of the Thomappie Kellogg Schools Board of Edu­ cation and a member of the local Zoning Board of Appeals for eight years, Parker See CANDIDATES continued page 2 Stalker still is at large after escape by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer The search continues for a 3 3-year-old Hastings man who escaped from the Barry County Jail Sunday evening after bang con­ victed last week in Barry County's first-ever aggrav aicd stalking trial. Jerry L Staley was awaiting his July 14 sentencing on the stalking charge when he escaped from the jail at 6:15 p.m. Sunday, jail officials said Inmates were being let outside the ja*l io a fenced-in recreation area when Staley climbed over the fence and dis­ Staley was last seen wean ng a white Tshirt and white shorts and tennis shoes. Though Staley was not the first person in Bany County to be charged under the state s new stalking measure, which was signed into law on Jan. 1 last year, his case was the first to go to trial in the county’s Circuit Court. See STALKER, continued page 2 appeared, jail officials said. He reportedly was spoiled by a motorist at 5:25 a m the next morning at the Citgo gas station on M-37 and M-43. just west of Hastings Deputies said the motorist pulled into the station's parking lot when a person identified as Staley came out of the bushes near the pay telephone and tned to get into the vehi­ cle. The motorist quickly drove out of the parking lot and left Staley behind, police AdtMonal NEWS BREFS Appear on Pag* 2 said. If Staley is encountered he should be con­ sidered dangerous, deputies said. People are urged to use caution and to contact the Barry County Sheriff's Department if they spot Staley. He is described as a white man. standing six feet, two inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds. He has brown eyes and brown shoulder-length hair, as well as a mustache and small patch of >*-3rd under his lower lip No welcome at Welcome Road for John Deere dealership Jerry L. Staley escaped from the Barry County Jail Sunday evening Although Staley still has a mustache, deputies said he shaved off the portions around his chm This sign posted last week on the comer of Welcome Road and North Broadway shows opposition to the proposed locating of a John Deere dealership at that comer. Area residents have objected to a zoning change that made the move possible �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7. 1994 STALKER, continued from page 1 He was accused of harassing. threatening -nd assaulting a Barry Township woman over a 10-week period Iasi year He al­ legedly made several hundred telephone calls io the woman and assaulted her twice in November with a baseball bat and a knife A six-man. six-woman jury found him guilty of the aggravated stalking charge last Wednesday after a week-and-a-half long tnal in Circini Court Aggravated stalking is punishable by a maximum of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both II is also punishable by any term ol probation more than five yean. The jury members found Staley not guilty of three other charges, however, including two counts of assaulting the voman with a dangerous weapon and maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to the woman's After the verdict. Staley pleaded guilty to a charge that he is a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum scntciKc on the stalking charge to life in prison ACCIDENT, continued from page 1 Johnson said alcohol was a factor in the accident. A sample of the boat driver's bkxxl reportedly was taken to determine his blood alcohol level at the time of the accident Deputies are waiting fur the test results. This is the second death involving a jet ski in Barry County in about 10 years. Johnson said. "Jet skis are not a toy They can be dan gerous and they don't give you a lot of pro­ tection.' he said He also said the department s marine deputes have made nine drunk boating ar Reahm was born in Grand Rapids and raised in the Gun Lake area of Wayland She attended Way land grade and middle schools She was a member of the Giri Scouts for several years and was on the Wayland Mid­ dle School volleyball team She was also in­ volved in the tutoring program, where she assisted grade school teachers Visitation was held Wednesday al the Beeler Funeral Chapel in Middleville. Fu­ neral services will be held today (Thursday) at II a m. at the Gun Lake Community Church. Internment will be at Yankee Springs Cemetery rests on Gun I akc so far this year News Briefs: Right to Life to meet Tuesday Barry County Right to Life will have its momhly meeting at 7 p m Tuesday. July 12. at Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S Hanover St . Hastings For more information or for help, call 948-W33 Local physician takes new post Dr Michael McAlvey. a partner in the Thomappie Valley Physicians, will leave at the end of this month io take a position as practice leader for Sparrow Health Systems tn Lansing McAlvey will be tn charge ot three or as many as 11 doctors and he wtfl serve as mentor for the other physidians tai day-to-day work. He also plans io sec panent s Sparrow Heaidi Care Systems has a Physicians' Hospital Organization, a condition of the hospital and 190 doctors of all specialties in the Lansing area McAlvey is leaving after being in practice in Hastings for nearly 20 years he joined Thornapple Valley in July 1975 to become one of the original five doctors working in Thomappie Valley Family Physicians Dr Diane Ebrtugh. who remains at the local practice, are working to recruit a physKian to take McAlvey * place The departing doctor said the most dif­ ficult aspect of leas mg is that he experts to miss a numbet of long-time loyal patients McAlvey officially will begin office hours in Lansing Sept I He and his wife. Linda, and two children will live in the Okemos school district His oldest son. Ryan, will attend Marquette Uarvenay m Milwaukee this fall Lake O official now Lowell chief James Valentine, former Lake Odessa Village Councilman, has been named chief of the Lowell City Police Department Valentine, a member of the Lowell police force for the last 11 years, will be tn charge a department with five full time officers, nine part time of ficers. and six reserve officers in a city with a population ot about 4,000 he replaces Barry Emmons, who has retired from the force after serving the cay in public safety for 25 years. Valentine was a Village Council member in Lake Odessa for about a year and a half tn 1992 93 He had to resign when he moved outside the village limits Now he will be forced to live within the city limits of Lowell He and his family are sekking housing Country music show is July 9, 10 A country music program at the Prairieville Farm Days Show Grounds will be heid Sai day and Sunday Featured Satu.day afternoon (from 2 to 4 pm) m concert will be Louisiana Cowboy. Dave Dickerson. Harlan Bryant and Friends. John and Joan Kent, the Yodeiing Cowgirl and Country Homer Jones Scheduled to pertorm Saturday evening (from 6 to 8 p m .) will be the Preacher Man. Dare 11 Johnson. Ellen Beam. Bill Snvder and Donna Albright An antique tractor pull will take place at 10 30 a m Sunday. July 10. Com is $2 50 per person There is weekend camping available for $2 50. or $5 with etectnci.y The Prairieviile Farm Days show grounds are located three miles south of Delion on M-43 to Mito Road and west one mile Mike Schroer talks to the audience as (seated. I'rom left) candidates Ted Gehrke. Bob Edwards. Terry Geiger. Daniel Parker, Joanne Emmons. William Cook. Cathy Williamson, Mark Doster and Craig Starkweather listen. CANDIDATES, continued from page 1 ‘Teens at Tyden’ set for Tuesdays "Teens at Tyden on Tuesdays." a free summer program, will be offered to Hastings area middle school and high school through the Hastings Area Parent Network The weekly co-ed program will pro­ vide teens w ith a chance to get together throughout the summer to enjoy healthy recreational activities Initially there will be co-ed sand volleyball games Basketball and tennis will be added as soon as the new courts are completed All middle school and high school students are invited to take part from 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Tuesday until school starts The activities will be canceled for that evening if there is severe weather. For more information, call 946-3112. Community Chorus rehearsals to start The Barry County Community Chorus later this month w111 begin rehearsals for .a public perforinanee dunns Sum marioM/Arts Ahaa Aug 26 at Fish Hat chcry Park I The first rehearsal will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m Tdeattey. July 26. in the Hastings High School choral room Other rehearsals will be at the same time and place the next four Tuesdays. Aug 2. 9. 16 and 23 Patti LaJoye. vocal music teacher al Hastinmgs High School, is director of die group. The group is seeking members, both male and female Anyone who loves to sing is invited. The Community Chorus is an activity sponsored by the Thomappie Arts Council For more information, call Pat Williams at 671-4141 First ‘Jubilee’ will be Friday The first “Youthful Jubilee" of the summer is set for 7 p.m. Friday at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings The Jubilees, sponsored by the Thor­ napple Are Council, feature area young people performing free of charge to the public The first of three programs in July will feature Aletsha Miller and Amy Songer in a flute and piano duet. Jodi Elms, piano. Bethan\ Elms. Jennifer Curtis and Carole Castonguay. violin trio; Jeff Baker, vocal soloist; Andy Pond, trumpet, and Leslie Ockerman. trumpet, accompanied by Jenny Bender at the piano Others also are expected to perform The other two programs scheduled fur laser this month will be a 7 p.m. Fri­ day. July 15. and 7 p.m. Friday. July 22. City Bank wins ‘Blue Ribbon’ Hastings City Bank has been accorded the special recognition by Venbanc Inc as a Blue Ribbon Bank " The award, based on performance for the quarter ending Dec 31. 1993. is reserved for highly rated institutions mat demonstrate exceptional attrsaon to safety, soundness and financial strength It is the oldest designation presented to hanks by private sector analysts Hastings City Bank is one of 26 banks to qualify for the Blue Ribbon" designation since the beginning of 1982. placing it among the top 0.22 percent of the 11.563 banks in the L S The financial strength required for a bank to be designated as "Blue Rib­ bon." reaches into 15 different safety aspects of the institution 's operations, in­ cluding balanace sheet, income state ment. loan portfolio, compliance with federal capital requirements, off-balance sheet exposure and the condition of any affiliated hanks No hank with the Blue Ribbon" designation has ever failed Hastings City Bank has offices in Hastings. Middleville. Bellevue. Nashville. Caledonia and Wayland said. "1 care for people. When I gel involved, things happen "We've got some wonderful things going on in the state." he added "We've got some momentum going on less government, less taxes, and we need to continue." Parker said that if elected he would du his best to represent all people in the 87th Dis­ trict. not just Republicans • Terry Geiger — A former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party and i. current trustee on the Woodland Township Board. Geiger said that as a State Rcprescn tative. he would try to capture the essence of the values and opinions of the 87th Dis­ trict." when voting in Lansing. Geiger own* a business in Lake Odessa and grew up in the Lakewood School Dis­ trict. As a small businessman, he said he would "represent what you people want to see: less government, be a strong advocate of small business, education reform. "We’ve made major strides in the last 15 months (in education)." be added, hut he said there still are some school districts tn the area that are at risk. • Dennis McKdvey — Alter working as he facte ba ta* a WW loslic k now lady thte would be helpful in being a legislator. Hg said, for example, mat he understands the recently passed Proposal A. reforming public school financing, belter than most others because he is required to ‘.now how taxation and assessments work. McKelvey has lived in the Barry County area for most of his life, most recently in the Lake Odessa area "I was bom and raised on a farm. I've worked hard and I'll carry that on to Lans­ ing." he said "You know I've been fair, and that I'm honest " • Ron Stevenson — This is Stevenson's second time on the ballot for the race for State Representative. He opposed Bob Ben­ der in the GOP primary in 1992 and lost. Stevenson said his candidacy in 1992 was based one issue, abortion An ardent Pro­ Life advocate, he said he didn't like Bender's votes on some abortion issues and allowance for abortion under certain circumstances. Stevenson lives in Berlin Township and is in the real estate business. He said two of his children graduated from a private Baptist academy and his youngest two are being home schooled, saying. "I found it necessary to teach them myself." He went on. "I wouldn't day the public­ schools are bad in any way But the slate has botchea up the educational system, with too much taxes, too many regulations, too many burdens on the family." Stevenson said he has a big problem that 'Money goes for taxes so other people don’t have to work. We need to be more friendly to families.“ He said he has heard that the stale is the biggest enemy of new business trying to startup, and he'd like to change that. He said he is also against the current wet­ lands law. explaining that "any time anybody taker something away from you (such as designated wetlands from a farmeri. they should pay you." Prisons. Stevenson said, "never did any­ one any good Let's punish the wrongdoers and punish them good." He said he has worked in the prison min­ istry as a representative of the Gideon Soci­ ety. and be believes he's helped change some people’s lives. He also ha* been a frequent guest at area churches "1 have spent more time in the churches of Barry County than aiy minister." he joked. • Bob Edwards — The Rutland Township Supervisor for the last 11 years. Edwards also has some experience in running for this scat He lost to Bender by a little more than 1.000 votes in 1982 Despite the fact the 87th District is re­ garded as strongly Republican. Edwards said. "It’s not the label that’s important, it’s the person who can do the job ' He pointed to his experience as director of legislative affairs from 1973 to 1981. in ad­ dition to hi* work in local government "Our incumbent legislator <Benderi will have left us in November, his experience is gone." he said Edwards also pointed to the fact he is a small businessman owning two restaurants. one in Hastings and another in Lake Odessa. He disagrees with most of the Republican candidates on Proposal A and recent school finance reform "I'm not upset with Michigan's educational system.” he said. "It needs reform, hut let's not destroy it." Other issues Edwards said he believes are important arc enme and the infrastructure He said he looks forward to "good, articu­ late discussion of the issues" in the general election race in November. "I will tell you like it is. though we may not agree.” 23rd District State Senate • Craig Starkweather — Chief of staff for 8 1/2 years for retiring 13th District State Senator Jack Welborn. Starkweather said he would build on the legacy of his former boss, if elected. For example, he noted Welborn estab­ lished monthly meetings in every county in the old 13th District to stay in close touch with constituents. "Il is one thing to promise, hut then you have to go out and vote what yon said." he commented. On one issue, money for local govern­ ments. Starkweather said. "We have to make certain that revenue sharing is protected by the constitution and not left to the whims of poiiticiaJis' r • Joanne Emison* — The closest thing to an incumbent in the senate race. Emmons had served a full four-year term as Senator from the Big Rapids area. Now that the new 23rd Dii trict has been created, she has added Barry. I xiia and Montcalm counties to her constitiiency if she is elected She said she now is chair of the Senate Fi­ nance Committee and noted. "The people I'm most interested in are the taxpayers.” She noted that in 1990. when Gov. John Engler look office. Michigan was facing more than a $1 billion deficit. That shortfall now is gone, without raising taxes. "We've made good progress.” she said. "I'm very pleased that homeowners only pay six mills (on homestead property taxes for public schools). And wc got rid of taxes on estates ’ Emmons called the single business tax. which recently was reduced by the State Legislature. "Next to the property tax. the most hated tax there is." She said the recent legislative moves, ted by Gov. Engler, have "put money back in your pockets, regardless of whether you're a Republican or a Democrat" • Ted Gehrke — A retired Air Force pika and pastor in Carson City. Gehrke scoffed at the notion that political experience is neces­ sary to be a good stale senator "My opponents feel that experience is one of the most important assets." he said, "but that's the convenient criteria of career politicians. While other* were building coalitions. I was building families (as a minister).” He railed against big government "provid­ ing us with everything. In exchange, we've cun endcred our freedom.” One of the biggest problems today, he maintained, is the breakdown of the family unit in society. "Nobody's at home and children pay the price." he said "The virtues of courage and decency have been eroded by social engi­ neering laced with anti-Chnstian messages "Matthew. Mark. Luke and John are being replaced by Phil. Sally. Maurey and Oprah." Gehrke also said that criminals these days arc practically immune from responsibility. "Stan a business and you'll be taxed.” he said "Commit a enme and you’ll be given an attonxy "The role of government has been spread too thin ” Gehrke concluded. "We need legislators who realize that America is not its government, it is it* people ” • Steve Rose — The owner of a housing business in Big Rapid*. Rose is a community activist He is affiliated with a local parent-teacher organization, child abuse council, child watch group, arts organization and in Little league as both a coach and sponsor His wife is director of a domestic violence center, where he serves as a volunteer "I've been watching politics for a long time, and I m thoroughly disgusted." he said A graduate of Fems State University, he said he sees the college "going from work­ fare to welfare’ and drop in enrollment from 12.000 Io 9.000 students One big problem he says he has is with re­ cent state budget cuts in adult education. He said he's witnessed the death of MorleyStanwood's adult education program as a re­ sult. Meanwhile, state funding has gone instead to training the already employed for big cor­ porations such as Amway and General Mo­ tor-. "I oppose my lax dollars going to supple­ ment these corporations." he said. On crime, he said legislation in 1988 set up non-violent offenders to do community service rather than be locked up so that enough prison or jail space would be left for violent criminals. But the trend is lock up just about all of­ fenders, he said, noting that the state has gone from 12 prisons to 39 in the last 10 years without really making a difference on enme "It's time to get smart on crime, not tough" he said. "Let's put emphasis on prevention." He pledged that 50 percent of contribu­ tions made to his campaign would be used for education. • Scott Manning — A 23-year-old Montabella school board member. Manning easily is the youngest candidate in the field. But he wants to use his youth to his advantage. "I believe wc need new leadership in Lansing that will talk straight about the is­ sues." he said. Manning has been president of the school board for the last six months, and said. "Ed­ ucation is a lop priority with me. We've got school finance reform (with passage of Pro­ posal A), but I wouldn't say it's quality." He said teachers spend too much time on paper work and not enough time teaching. On crime, he emphasized prevention. "Il's not building prisons, it's educating our youth," he said. "Alternative punishment (such as community service) is something we need to look at. I think it's important that people pay for their crimes.” On health care, he said. I'm not for free handouts, but if we can't cover everybody (with health insurance), we should provide it for our youth (18 years and younger)." He said it is alarming that about one mil­ lion people in Michigan are without health insurance. Another issue is the infrastructure, particularly roads and bridges and wastewater facilities. "We must get our state hack to the focus to improve Michigan." be said, adding. "If you're sending me to Lansing, you’re send­ ing me to do the job for this state.” Court of Appeals • Mike Schroer — During his 26 years a practicing attorney. Schroer has been presi­ dent of the Michigan Board of Law Exam­ iners and was host for a radio show. "Legaline." A Washtenaw County resident, he has served as chairman of the Ann Arbor His­ toric District Commission, the Pittsfield Township Zoning Board of Appeals and Planning Commission and is on the board for Planned Parenthood Schroer said there had been three districts tn the Court of Appeals, but an expansion to four was needed because of the increased case load. He added that 20 candidates are seeking the bench seats The new Third District includes the coun­ ties of Allegan. Barry. Bemen. Branch. Cal­ houn. Cass. Hillsdale. Jackson. Kalamazoo. Kent. Livingston. Muskegon. Ottawa. St. Joseph. VanBuren and Washtenaw counties. Questions and answers Three questions, on gun control, environ­ mental cleanup and abortion, were the only ones handled in an abbreviated question and answer portion of the forum None of the candidates said they would further restrict rights of owners of firearms. V. Harry Adrounie. a local expert on solid waste, took Stevenson to task for his com­ ment that someone has to pay for removal of underground storage tanks that weren't pol­ luting the area they were in. Adrounc said there is a special fund of $51 million to help pay for environmental cleanup and that if the tanks were being re­ moved. they had to be polluting. He suggested Stevenson gel his facts straight be lore making public comments. One man asked Schroer about his affilia­ tion with Planned Parenthood and if he See CANDIDATES, continued, page 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1994 — Page 3 Hastings Hotel momentoes to be auctioned on July 12 by Jean Gallup Staff Whirr The 108-ycar-old Hastings Hotel sooi will be no more, k t for those who have a soft spot in their heart for the old structure and its history, there is a last chance to get momentoes. Everything that can he taken out of the building, including chandeliers, brass fix­ tures. banisters and even the bars, will be sold at an auction at 5 p.m Tuesday. July 12. Robert Kenyon retires after 40 years Thomappie Township Emergency Services Director Bob Kenyon (right) retired last week after 40 years ot service in what started as the Middleville Fire Department, and grew to bo an emergency service that serves parts of three townships. At a urpnse open house on his last day. Hastings Fire Chief Roger Carla joined in -,ne celebration to congratulate Kenyon on hts retirement. Two-Cylinder Expo slated for Aug. 5-7 The second Michigan Two-Cytinder Expo will be held Aug 5. 6 and 7 at the Barry Expo Center, located between Middleville and Hastings an M37 All owners and nostalgic fans of John Deere two-cylinder tractors, implements, stahonary engines and memorabilia of the years 1837-1959 will find three days of p«m memories being rekindled The expo will mclixx am and crafts, memorabilia display* and a swap meet. The tractor parades and speed pulls will start at I p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Aug. 6 and 7. There will be an auction at 10 a.m. Saturday On Friday and Saturday, children can take part in a peddle tractor pull. The big tractors will pulL have a tractor rodeo and plowing deaaoMtrabon Saturday and Sunday. A new attraction will be the tractor "teeter-totter ." Food and beverages will be available on the Expo grounds. The events will be bed during the three days ram or shine. Expo cr^aaizen say the show will draw people from all over Michigan and out of state because there will be 10 active Michigan clubs working together to make this the biggest two-cylinder equipment event in tins state e*er. The 10 clubs are Thumb Two-Cylinder Club. Bad Axe area; Centra] Michigan TCC. Lansing area; Genesee Valley TCC. Flint area; Tri-County TCC. Detroit area Michiana TCC. Berrien Springs area; West Central TCC. north Grand Rapids area; Great Lakes TCC. Buckley area; Greasy Fingers TCC. Mt. Pleasant area; Saginaw Valley. TCC. Tri­ Cities; and West Shore TCC. West Grand Rapids area. For more information, call coordinator Gene While at (616) 796-2133 Kendall Tobias will handle the bidding Bids for demolition of the building will be opened this week, with the company that submits the winning bid to be announced at the auction. Plans are lor the aging and deteriorating building to be gone by the end of the sum­ mer to make may for expansion of the neighboring Hastings Cinema. The hotel has had a long and colorful his­ tory in Hastings. In 1845. Hiram Kenfield built a wood building on the site of the present hotel for a man named Barlow, who called it the Hast­ ings Hotel. A man named Nelson Parker brought the bnilding in 1861. and ran it as a hotel until 1864. The first brick hotel on that site was in 1886. after the wooden structure was demol­ ished by N.T. Parker, who changed the name to the Parker House. In newspaper accounts of the day. it was quoted as being the "Finest hotel to be found in a city the size of Hastings." In 1910, a Mr. Carroll and his sons be­ came owners of the hotel, and in 1945. it was purchased by Ray Branch. Because it did not meet the standards for fire protection, tne building, at this time called the Hotel Hastings, was closed for a period for renovation from May 1947 through almost all of 1948. Newspaper accounts made mention that whenever possible, the material and work­ manship in the renovation was done by local businesses. The awning in front of the building was made by Hastings Metal Tile Products Inc. and the furniture was all of the Oakmaster line built in a Hastings factory. Grand Rapids Bookcase. Viking water sprin­ klers from the Hastings company were in stalled in 1948 With the renovation complete a grand opening was held in December 1948. with many local dignitaries and former Michigan Governor Kim Sigler in attendance. In 1972. Phyllis and Dick Gless of Middlevillle purchased the hotel and sold it to the dty of Hastings 20 years later in 1992. It was condemned and has sat idle in the last several years. The city's Downtown Development Au­ thority only last spring agreed to have it town down to make way for expansion of CANMMJES, cmL from p<e 2 Schroer said it is not proper to comment oa issues like abortion because he must ap­ ply the law and should judge each case as it comer in order to be fair 'if that mrires me predictable.- he told the man. 'you be the judge ’ The Lunch and Learn forums. sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, are held al noon on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings Can .945-9554 to place your SPRING GARAGE SALE in The Reminder and The Banner Give a Special Gift of... LOCAL NEWS (A Great Gift for Any Occasion) Give A Subscription to... The Hastings BANNER Your Hometown Newspaper...945-9554 . ----------- • ■----------------- l. ■? GET YOUR COPIES Delton getting ready hr Founder's Weekend The annual Deltoti Founder. Weekend dm yew will be held Friday and Satmttey. Aug. 12 and 13. A talent ahow will be one of the opening events Friday night The am and crafts will be from noon to 5 p.m Friday and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday Exhibitors interested in holding spaces may receive applications by calling the information hotline al 623-2020 Spaces are 10 fed by 10 feel al a coal at $25 for both days. Deadline for applications ts Aug. I. Remaining spaces will be available the day of the show on a firsl-come. fiiu-ierved basis. For more information, call Bill or Diane Asakevich al 623-54*3 Celebrating with a bang!!! The skies ot West Michigan and just about everywhere else in the United States were lit up with fireworks like this display over the past weekend. Area fireworks delighted watchers at Algonquin Lake, Gun Lake, Lake Odessa. Caledonia and Hickory Comers. Some displays were held on Sunday night while others were on Monday evening. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Hastings Banner at any of these area locations. In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomappie Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s United Gas Station (W. Terry’s Tick Tock Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies State St.) In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Gnn Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1994 On Welcome Road: change is inevitable FINANCIAL To The Editor: FOCUS AmMnr»> Mark D. Christensen ol Edward D. Jones A Co. Donating appreciated securities can eliminate capital gains tax Many people have stocks or other secunties th^t they have owned for a long tune Over the yean, additional shares may have been acquired through stock splits, dividend reinvest­ ment or mergers The current value of the security may be much more than the original the investor pay taxes on the gain, but the pro- nright benefit from making a charitable dona­ tion. ask your tax professional or investment representative — STOCKS The followli • are from the close of bu _ last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week Company .xuariun feel they can ! afford Io tell lheir securities. gam By donating the security directly, the CIOM AT4T 54 Ameritech 38*/. 50'/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 46'/. Clark Equipment 60*/. CMS Energy 20’/. Coca Cola 41'/. Dow Chemical 65*/. Exxon 56’/. Family Dollar 13'/. 2 -.„, Ford General Motors 49‘h Great Lakes Bancorp 20’/. 27*/. Hastings Mfg. IBM 56'/. JCPenney 51*/. Johnson & Johnson 42V. Kmart 157. Kellogg Company 54V. McDonald's 291/. Sears 477. Southeast Mich. Gas 18V. Spartan Motors 13'/. Upfohn 29*/. Gold 1385.70 533 Dow Jones 3662 48 Volume 192,000,000 —'/. —'/. —17. -’/. —1'/. + •/. +1 —'h + ’/. —'/. Spilt -17. -’/. —'/. +1 ->/. ♦ V. —1 ♦ 7. + '/• + ’/. -1. The protesting of the John Deere ifeaterikhip building on the comer of Welcome Road and M-43 is being blown way out of proportion. In the beginning, I signed the petition again** the John Deere dealer because I felt I should hack my neighbors, but at that time I had not come to any conclusion of my own. either for or against it. With everything I have heard and read about the issue. I have came to a decision and would like to offer my opinion. Regarding the change to the area. I have seen change also that I did not approve of in the 23 years I have lived on Welcome Road on the farm The farm borders some of the land bought by the John Deere dealer When I moved here, we were surrounded and could only iee farm land, and enjoyed the tranquility of the country. Then the next thing I knew one by one eight houses were built on what had once been farm land. To me. it seems one John Deere dealership to help the farmers of the ares should not be such s protested issue. It has been said the dealership would bring added traffic and strangers to our area, but what about all the traffic and strangers we see coming down Welcome Road to the cam­ pground. that no one ever seemed to complain about? There would not even be much traffic on Welcome road from the dealership, since it will be on M-43. The pollution from the John Deere dealer­ ship should be of little concern to the people in this area, compared to the possibility of the expansion of the township landfill, which would allow a number of counties to dump ail their trash and garbage, which would be much more harmful to this area than one John Deere dealership. Also, the landfill means a lot more traffic from the dump trucks of many counties la conclusion, time does bring change to an area. When anyone has a piece of property ad­ joining another, there is no way of knowing what will happen to that property. Whether it be a John Deere dealer or new houses on once Accepting trash a health hazard TbTWEtftor A daily newspaper recently ran a story that included the fact that among the 50 states. —.60 + .04 —17.16 Letters—1 farm land, change is inevitable. I feel that the John Deer dealership has bent over backward for the residents along Welcome Road to try to make change easier Maybe people should quit complaming and appreciate their efforts. Sharon Sixberry Hastings No one was “anointed” for the primary To The Editor: In rrspomc lo the tetter in Imt week’. Ban­ ner by Dick Dean, he makes a number of in■ccurale statement. about lhe race for lhe 87th Du.nct Houte ot Representatives seal Retiring State Rep Bob Bender did not "anoiet" nor "appoint" a aucceaaor lo that poaition. Bob Bender endoraed Terry Geiger. Mr. Bender, in a letter to all seven Republican randidaut. informed them that he waa going lo endone a candidate and he stated hrs criteria for the endonetnent. Every candidate had an opportunity to conlac. Mr. Bender and be considered for hit endorsement. After talking » the candidates. Bob Bender eudoned Terry Geiger Endorsement, lawaya have been a pari of the political process In fact, it is quite ironic that Dick Dean should complain ot this en­ dorsement since he himself endorsed his own candidate. William Cook. Put of the politcal process is party strength in the membership. Republican party members are m a sense ■ obligated" to sup­ port the Republicans of their choice. The party will remain strong, as it has after every primary, because of the pnncipiea of the Republican Party and the support of the public. To have seven choices in this House race ultimately only gives the people a choice this is how our system should work! I doubt very much whether this "choice" will split the Republican Party. Would Mr. Dean prefer only one candidate so the people would have only one Republican on the primary election ballot Aug. 2? The voters will select the Republican can­ didate for the Nov. 8 election for this race, no one else. Anointments don't take place! Norval E Thaler Freeport President was re-elected to 4th term To The Editor: Thank you for the election coverage that was reported in the Hastings Banner. Thurs­ day. June 30. for the election of officers and the board of directors for the Barry County Historical Society for 1994/95. Our Election Committee appreciates your reporting the result*, but we did find an unintentional error and was wondering if you might report a correct listing. We realize perhaps you were not given the correct infor­ mation and we unde rsiand you like to report the news as accurate as possible. In the "News Briefs'* of “Historical Socie­ ty returns officers." you had our. President Michael Hook, elected to a third term. Ac­ tually. President Hook was re-elected to a fourth consecutive term and io was Vice Presidem Jane Bartow, to a four rraieenaive term. As for the other officers: Doris Greenfield was re-elected to a second term as secroary and Diana Phillips was re-elecsod rrrssaiu for an llth term of office. Barbara Schoodelmayer was elected archivist for first term. As for the board of direcion: Sara Friffoaarr waa elected so a first term. Joyce Wrinbredi waa re-elected lo a second term and Agnes McPhartin was elected lo a term after • two years absence on lhe board. If you would like lo prim these correctioas la the Barmer, that would be far Barry ^Husoriod Sooty US. Sunale • - , : ' > * recipient of Freedom and the flat tax Last week 1 had the pleasure of being the first co-sponsor of Repenentative Dick Armey's flat tax bill. The Freedom and Fairness Restoration Act. The bill would lianpiify the tax code so that anyone could file their return on a postcard Business and in­ dividuals would pay a flat tax of 17% of their income. It would establish a personal exemp­ tion at $13. rX) for each adult and $5,300 for each dependent, eliminating the marriage penalty and ensuring that the working poor will not have to suffer an undue tax burden. The bdi would also abolish income tax wnhhoidmg Because Americans would have io wme a check io the IRS each mot th when feey pay their other bills, they would see ex­ actly what their government is costing them. Severn* weeks ago. Dick and I were dMeussmg ideas to control the growth of government and put more money into tax­ payers' hands We were discussing my pro­ posal io restore the deductibility of state sales taxes when Representative Armey told me about hto bitt to eliminate tax deduction and dramatically reduce the tax rate. I gave Dick a paper by Nobel Prize-winning economist James Buchanan He then called Professor Buchanan, who has worked with us on our respective bitts. This exchange of ideas bet­ ween a Nobel laureate. Representative Arney, and myself is what makes for good govern­ ment — because ideas do have consequences. The Freedom and Fairnes Restoration Act HasfingsBaNNER Devoted to tfee interrxtx of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtehad by_Jtaattep Baamr. tec. A DMMon at J-Ad QrapMa 1S8IN Brawtaw Mwsngx M 400844802 (916) 945-9554 NckHcflrmn Barbara Gal JaanGteuo TsrussFftei StwonMter T±_ Steruatwton Margaret Foutar • wranw DewurrMEJfT • ClMSttaS MOB socapM Mcadsy trough S a m to 530 p.m. 9MWS- Mm ScotOmnwr Dorsae HoumI Jerry Johnsor Phytts Bowers Suber rip tin Kates: $13 per yaer in Bony County $15 per year m adjovwig counaas $1450 per year otooshero POSTMASTER: Send adOoes changes to: P.O Box B Hasangs. Ml 480540602 Second Oaas Poetage Paid at HaaSng*. Ml 48056 (USPS 717-830) to a perfect companion id my proposed con­ stitutional amendment to hah the growth of government, as h would smutority limit federal qiraring to the rate of inflation These two pieces of Irgtotorinn mould also requke the federal government to look at the erexmous burden its regulatory apparatus places on individuals and state and local govern mama. But moat importantly, they would secure oar freedom. James Madison once said that we w 111 not have a free society when the laws become so voluminous, incomprehensi­ ble. and uL.vedictabte that the citizenry can­ not know what they are. A government that cremes such laws ensures that we will all evtatnatty become dependent on “govern­ ment” so itnerpret. expand, and penalize — which ultimately threatens our liberty A quick glance at our tax code will convince anyone that Madison s fears have come true Thirty-two years ago Millon Friedman, winner of the 197b Nobel Prize in economics, proposed a flat-raie income tax in his classic work. "Capttaham and Freedom”. Today, his ideas ere coming to fruition. Turning goveramem wound to a stow and arduous taak. I dunk we're starting to win the battle of idms and I took forward io the day when we can start holding down the size of a govern­ ment feat's too big and out of control and to slowly consuming the individual liberty and individual responsibility that has made our country great deafening. The officials who are courageous enough to fight for the wishes of their consti­ tuencies need our support. Those who are not crave enougn or pnncipiea enougn snouia oc witting to hand over the responsibilities of public office to those who are. Certainly, no one should have any qualms about the possible bankruptcy of the current feg city company that owns the Hastings land­ fill. My husband and 1 had occasion to visit it with our six months* trash accumulation (home canning and careful recycling make it unnecessary io go more often). In the last six months the price has gone up by 50 percent. Those in the county using the services of trash pickup possibly have already noticed an in­ crease in their fees also. But the current rise in costs won't hold a patch to the costs to our county and to the peo­ ple in it in the years to come. These will be in the form of unimaginable health problems, traffic problems, road maintrnanre pro­ blems... and a loss of the natural hratuy of which our county to so justifiaNy proud. Please call your township and county of­ ficials Give them the support they need to prevent acceptance of tons of unidentified trash from unknown sources outside Barty County. It could be hazardous to your heaith. Alice M. Jones Hastings Donald Rtogto, DemccmL 108 Dirksen Senate Office Budding. Washington O.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 Disffiqt office: 110 Michigan Ave.WW.. Room 716, Brand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miler, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 10510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick ' brmela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (2021225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)3734)793. Slate Representative Bob Bander. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1994 — Page 5 Grand Haven principal named TK school chief Gar ZaUoni is shown here demonstrating his antique engine at last year's Gas 4 Steam Engine Show at historic Chartton Park. The show is set lor Friday and Saturday this weekend Gas and Steam Engine Show is July 9,10 Hundreds of gasoline tractors and stations., engines, steam engines, oil pulls. wasfeag machines, a bung I r null. grist null and a sawmill will be featured at the 23rd annual Antique Gas aad Steam Engine Show July 9 and 10 al Hntonc Charton Part in Hastings from 10 a.m to 3 p m Saturday night auirities will feature a steam engine spark show and kettle popcorn. A daily kiddies pedal pull al 12:30 p.m.. will be fallowed by the sawdust penny scram­ ble A 2 p.m parade around the Village Green will be followed by tractor The park's featured engine is the 1884 Westinghouse 15 h.p. vertical boiler steam engine owned by park founder Irving D Charton. which will lead the parade It is one of only three built and the only one known to be restored to operating condition. Tractor competitions will include a slow race, quick start, wagon backing and obstacle course A highlight of the stow will be the park's 1895 Corley sawmill restored by the members of the Chariton Park Gas and Steam Engine Chib, sponsors of the show, which will run at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.. followed by ihreshmg Gas aad steam exhibitors are welcome io set up Friday. July 8. between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m Breakfast will be lerved from 7 to 11 a m. btxh days in the church buetnent Homemade pre will be rerved ui the 1886 Town Hall, and food vendon will offer feanval favorites A flea market will be held, and spaces are available for SIS Charlton Park boasts a 16-buildmg restored nim-of-lhe-century village and recreation area, with swimming, boating ami picnicking Charlson Park is located on Thomappie River and Lake, just north of M-79 between Hastings aad Nashville. Adult admission is $4. children ages 3 lo IS are $1. For more information, call 945-3773. by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer Jay Scott Caso. principal of Grand Haven Senior High School, unanimously was selected by the Thornapple Kellogg School Board to become the district's new superintendent The board's decision came after conducting second interviews with Cason and two other candidates Iasi week Then they visited the home districts of two candidates "Visiting Grand Haven made all the dif­ ference in the world.’’ explained President Jan Siebesma She said that those who visited and talked with other administrators and teachers were very impressed with Cason’s strong leader­ ship. school academic achievements, and the fact that every school Cason has been con­ nected with has gotten national recognition with his guidance. Siebesma said that the staff they talked with said only good things about Cason and that they would be sorry that he might be leaving Grand Haven. In his letter of application to the board. Cason said, "Although 1 have thoroughly en­ joyed my ye n as principal. 1 fee) it is time to meet nu v challenges." Cason was lhe only final candidate who has not had experience as a superintendent. However, he has served as principal at Grand Haven Senior High School; Jackson Hole High School in Jackson. Wyo.; Camp­ bell County Hitu School in G Ueoe. Wyo.; and Berrien Springs High School in Michigan. Cason also has been assistant principal at Switzerland County Junior-Senior High in Vevay. Ind., and as a teacher/counselor at the Carroll/Pendleton County Schools. Along with the professional organizations and civic organization affiliations. Cason has held several offices and served on many com­ mittees, and furthered his own education by Jay Scott Cason Cason has had articles published in "Secon­ dary Education Today." He has been involved in education since 1968. However. Cason is on vacation, so Siebesma only spoke with him briefly. "He has not said -yes’, but. he is definitely b interested," Siebesma said. "We will be getting together next week to work out details and come to an agreement on salary and benefit package. " The position originally was advertbed with an annual salary of $74,500. That and other terms are neaotiabte, according to Siebesma. She said that Cason indicated that the earliest he would probably be able to join TK would be at the beginning of August, due to some commitments al the Grand Haven school. The position was vacant as of Friday, since Superintendent Sieve Garrett retired June 30. Jeffrey P Guenther Hastings Mfg. appoints new marketing head Piter Road being completed The paving crew started laying down the now surface on Prior Road, south of Hastings, yesterday According to Don Wolf. assistant engineer with the Barry County Road Commission, the paving shoild be completed Wednesday or Thursday After lhe pavement is down work on the shoulders will be finished. The road had been widened and a hiM was cut down for safety reasons rrom ns wona neaoquanen tn nasi mgs. to Hastings Manufacturing Company has served toe automotive industry since 1915. Hasttogs Manufacturing is one of the in­ dustry *s leading manufarnirrn and marketers of psssou nags, automotive fibers and Cause brand products Signaling changes Workers began installing the pedestrian crossing tights at Woodtawn Ave. and North Broadway In Hastings, yesterday. Workers said the traffic light will be Installed al a later date, after Consumers Power finishes cleaning up after the storm from Monday night Taking Applications YMCA of Barry County Outreach Program Director M-hme position with responstdties to include: Providing recreationci services for Middtevtie. Delton. Maple Volley and lake Odessa • Corporate Olympics • Summer Camp • Summer Sports and Playgrounds or Summer Camp B-DRY SYSTEM., Basement Waterproofing • National Company . Full W arranty . FREE Estimates • 100,000+ Basements Waterproofed 800-237-2379 tut e. oe m. • Remund sa amts 'UJ | V WeDaaBaagUf Juh Cu Immiu arererreataro Send Reeume to* YMCA of Bony County, P.O. Box 252 Hastings. Ml 49058 Deadtoe JJy 13 (Reese no phone cab) Taking Applications Rto Na. to-2iare-K PENNOCK HOSP! 1 AL, located in Hastings, is YMCA of Barry County NOTK1. A h.ariRt w*N be M on AugnW IB. o» t:J0 o.m. tn the probe** courtroom. Hostings. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Show on the poftHon ot Donald Caoad Bennett Jr., roguesnng foot DonaM Comd Bennett. Jr. bo ag- After School Child Care Supervisor for Grade School Day Care Program Send Resume to: YMCA of Barry County. P.O. Box 252 Hastings. Ml 49056 Deadhne.'Jy 13 (Phase no irioia calls) currently seeking a full-time Novell PC Network HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP and RUTLAND • CHARTER TOWNSHIP will NOT be LOST: BbckUbMta gaby “RASCAL*' Lost at comer of W. State Rd. and Woodruff Rd. on July 3rd, mld-aftemoon (SIS) MS-34V5 DONALD CA&AD BENNETT JB. collecting SUMMER PROPERTY TAXES Coordinator Must have a computer science degree or extensive experience (2-4 yean minimum) in related job area, knowledge of the health care industry, and Novell Netware experience. Good interpersonal and communication skills are also required. Ai Pennock Hospital, you receive a TOTAL COM­ PENSATION PACKAGE which includes competitive salary, an innovative "menu-style” Flexible Benefits Package, Paid Tune-Off System, tuition reimburse­ ment. plus many more benefits. Wc invite you lo visit today's PENNOCK HOSPITAL - You will be impressed with the en­ vironment. technology, progressive programs, staff compatibility, and lhe close personal and professional rapport. Please apply to: Human Resources Dept. All taxes will be collected In the winter. PENNOCK HOSPITAL Diana Phillips. Hastings Charter Township Treasurer PENNOCK HOSPITAL Blanche Munjoy, Rutland Charter Township Treasurer (7/1 J) NOVELL PC NETWORK COORDINATOR ® A New Vision of Health 100S w. Groan SL ■ Huangs. Ml 49038 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7. 1994 HASTINGS - Alice M. Wood. 78 of Nash- su~^- *•* at iTunock Hospital. Mra. Wood wu bora oo February 11,1916 at Remus, the daughter of Ernest and Susan (Comsaock) Morgan She wu raised the lhe Evan, Michigan area •nd anaaded Enn area schools, graduating in 1934 from Evan High School. She went oo to •tteod Oscaola County Normal, receiving her teachers certification She taught for about a j, Sa* mimed Way* Wood io March 1936 •ad lived pnnunly la the Barryton area and raaoed ia Anzoaa for many years. She came to Hastings in March 1994 from Grand Rapids where she had lived for about four years Mrs. Wood was a mernbo of the Order of the Fsmrrs Star. The Rebekahs and the United Methodist Church tn Bsrrytoo She was preceded in death by her husband. Way* oa May 28, 1988; a son. Timothy on August 14, 1984; infant granddaughter. HASTINGS - Mn Alida J. Ward. 78, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, June 28,1994 at Tendercare in Hastings Mrs Ward was born on March 1, 1916 in Thornapple Township, Barry County, the She was raised in the Middleville area and attended rural schools there. Mrs. Ward married Harold Ward on Septem­ ber 14. 1936. She wm a life long Barry County resident, living many years in the Delton and Irving Mn. Ward's employment included farming with her husband and she also did housekeep­ ing for several area families for many yean. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Harold on November 13, 1966; brothers, Hany, Floyd, Joseph, and James McClurkin; sisters, Ruth Wickham and Bertha Luethe. Mn. Ward is survived by her son aad wife, and Joan Ward of I She is survived by two brothers, James Betty McCiurtin Ripidi, and Doris Norman also of Grand Funeral services were held Wednesday. July 6 at the Wren Funeral Hook with the Reverend Daniel Whalen officiating. Burial al the Barry- Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, at Wren Funeral home with Reverend Richard Taggart officiating. Burial at Irving Township Cemetery. | [ CmU^Omlrf LAKE ODESSA - Gerald E Chorlcy, 66 of 3rd. Avenue, Lake Odem passed away Wednesday, June 29,1994 at Blodgett Medical Center, Grand Rapids Mr. Chorley wu bora May 25. 1928 in Algodon the son of Frank and Gertrude (Neeb) Chorley He graduated from Lake Odem High School in 1946 and married Joan Merritt July 3, 1948 in Lake Odem. Mr. Chorley wu employed at the Lake Odem Machine Products, Pere Marquette Railroad and Oldsmobile in Lansing for 32 years, retiring in 1982. He wu a dedicated member of the Lake Odem Historical Society. ‘ eceded in death by his Gordon and Gaylord; param; He is survived by his wife. Joan; two daught­ ers. Mrs. David (Sue) Tnitsch of Caledonia, Cathy Rice of Wyoming; o« son, Paul snd wife Peg Chorley of Pkmciau. Florida; five grandchildren. Brian, Mary and Katy Trutach, Paul Rice aad Amanda Chorley; o* sister, Helen Vida of Plymouth. Funeral Services were *ld Saturday, July 2, John Waite officiating. Burial in Lakeside Memorial contributions msy be made so the Lake Odessa Histc-ical Society for the Depot Restoration. ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA SARBl co. CHVBCH OS THOSNAFFLX SRETHKLN CHURCH nveu .1 VALLEY smeit PLKASANTVIIW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Laccy Rmd. ST. Boat CATHOLIC Dowliag. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DA V ADSEXT1ST CHVBCH. SM Ml SM*bM Wriffo. dwdi te. 490S0 Pauor (616) 754-3021 (616) *49^200 SJO am.: 9*dn School 1190 Evelyn Mae Hmdmu LAKE ODESSA-Evelyn Mae Hankins, 72. ot Lake Odcaaa peaaed away Monday. July 4, 1994 at Peanock Hospital She wu born December 17,1921 in Nebras­ ka the daughter of George and Elsie (Lytle) Munsil. She attended schools in Chicago, Pontiac and Lake Odem. She wu married to Marvin G. Hankins. Mrs. Hankins lived most of her life in the She waa preceded in death by her husband. Marvin; a sista, Mamie Weaver and a brother. Gerald Hankins Hankies and Ronald Dean Haskins both ""^^^^ror^fiodertt* NASHVILLE - Roy George Roberts, 83 of Mason Road, Nashville passed away Sunday July 3, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was born November 4. 1910 in Wood­ land Township the son of George and Caroline (Niethamer) Roberts. He graduated from Woodland High School in 1929 and attended Western Michigan University for one year. He was married to Virginia Hoover, March 29, 1930 in LaGrange, Indiana. Mr. Roberts lived in Lake Odem before moving to his farm near Nashville in 1949. He worked at the A A P Grocery store ia Lake Odem for 15 years, the Reo Moors aad Propeller factory in Lansing and the Eaton CHICAGO - Katherine M. Turaes, 30. of in Hastings the daughter of Charles and Mari­ lyn (Bauchman) Turne*. She was raised in Hastings and attended St Rote School, Hastings Junior and Senior High School, graduating in 1981 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend McCormick Junior College in Chicago receiving her Para­ legal degree, went on to attend Prudue Univer­ sity, Calumet, Illinois Campus and was currently attending Northwestern University in Chicago. Katherine moved to the Chicago area in 1981 from Hastings. She enjoyed roller blad­ ing, biking, skiing and annruling theater and She was employed as a Paralegal in the Law Offices of Azulay and Azulay in Chicago where she has worked for the past nine years. He wu a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland. He wu preceded in death by a son Gary; three grandsons, James and Jeffrey Taylor and Thomas R. Hamilton; one brother, Forrest Roberts Surviving are his wife Virginia; his children, Irene and Russell Ames of Hastings, Eunice and Rex Goodemoot of Lake Odem, Margene and James Taylor of Normal, Illinois, Ruth Ann and Richard Hamilton of Middleville, Lee and Joyce Roberts of G.andvillc; 18 grudcMdren; 24 great grandchildren; one brother, LaVcmc Roberts of Lake Odem; a sister-in­ law, Pearl Roberts of St Johns; several mecea of Woodland, Pastor Michael Anton officiaiing. Interment Lakeside Cemetery Lake Odessa. Zion Lutheran Church at Woodland. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa Catholic Church, Ails Paralegal Association. InaJ. Elston Preceding her in death were her mother, Marilyn Jo (Bachman) Turner in 1979; brothers, Matthew Turner la 1969 and August Turaes. Sr. in 1989 and maternal grand­ father, Homer Bachman in 1990. Katherine is survived by her father and rep­ mother, Charles and Patricia Tur. es of Hast- at HASTINGS - Ina J. Elston, 85, of Hastings passed sway Sunday, July 3, 1994 at her residence. (Smith) VanWonner. Mn. Elston attended school ia Union City, she lived ia Baltic Creek and smd to Hauings ia 1943. She worked i 1 yean atThoraapple Manor. She married Lester J. Elatoo June 13, 1925. He pasaed away ia 1966. She wu a member of bnaoand, Denise sad James Rea of Hastings; paaeraal graadmother, Eva Turaes at Hastings; l*l»> tts-m l**y School 10 (Iren; severs! great grandchildren; two brothers, Leo Munsil of Ortonville and LeRoy Munsil of California Lake Odessa. PRESBYTERIAN CHVBCH WOODCBOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. ASS7 «■» from 6004:00 *-■- the HASTINGS FIRST UNITED BLACK MOUNTAIN, NORTH CAROLI­ NA - Robert E WOsoc, 74 at Black Mountain. North Carolina formerly of Lake Odessa passed sway Saturday. Ju* 25, 1994 ia Ashville, North Carolina Mr. Wilson was born Jure 7, 1920 in Mars Hill, North Carolina the son of Clarence and Lillie (Mack) Wilson. in death in March 1980. He married sper in July 1911 in North Carolina, /ilaon was employed at the Dana Education Rob Styberiki, WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship United Methodist Chapel in North Carolina. Mr. Wilson is survived by his wife, Eloise; five daughters. Barban Haller and Maxine aad Tina Jourdan both p Wilson of Fairview, North Carolina, Michael Wilson of Cleybour- M9-SM9. CALVARY TTMPU CHURCH *64-7765. pastor. *45-4060 SMKtav School IMOlb , 6:45 > *.. Actmbca for Ui 6:45 Funeral services were *ld Monday, June 27. a the Nesbitt United Methodist Church in North Carolina MIDDLEVILLE - Rimell J. Lewi*, 82 of 1W4 at rennocx Hospital. He wu bora May 13, 1912 at Leighton Township, Allegan County, the son of Wilber H. nd Nellie (Jordan) Lewis. He wu raised in Leighton Township, ADe- NASHVILLE AREA FT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHL'RCH. Naville School. He wu married to Edm Briggs cm April 1932 at LaGrange, Indiana. He lived all his married life ia Yaak* Springs Township. Mr. Lewis wu employed at Bradford White Corporation u a Diesel Mechanic, retiring in 1974. He wu a life memba of Middleville Lodge •231 FRAM and a life member of Middleville Chaprer •l70.E.S..TeamstaUnionLocal 107 and NRA. He was a memba of the Yank* Springs Township Board, serving as a const­ able since 1971. He wu an outdoorsman an avid hunter and fisherman The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAST1NM MVMM * LOAM. M Hsmoi NAT1OMM BANK Of HASTWMB l.h to SOO A 1000 Hol, Com K»a. TWnWy. My 7 - SOO MwrCw F O.I.C. BOSUY PHAIMACY HASTINGS MANUPACTUftlNQ CO. Hmbnga. MschiQan HATONM HMt MAU MTOOUCTt, INC. 770 Coo* rid - Hretinps Mtctup* Somali 700 Co* Comal. WcOvvlc,. July 1) • 9 00.300 infant daughter, Sally Edu and a son, Russell John Lewis Jr. Surviving are his wife Edu (Briggs) Lewis; daughmr, Melanie (David) Ripley of Dumont (Margilene) Lewis, Bill (Sherrie) Lewis all of Middleville; daughters-in-law, Zita Lewis of Grand Rapids and Pamela Lewis of Middlevil­ le; 15 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; sister. Minnie Gibsons of Hopkins. Cremation has taken place. Those who wish may make memorial contri­ butions to World Hunger or a charity of ones' choice. Arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home Middleville. Hastings, step-grandmocher, Mamie Coulson Visitation will be Friday. July 8,1:00 tn 3:00 and 6.00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. The Ri t of Christian Burial will be 1100 a m Satt -day. July 9 al St Rose of Limi Catholic < Jhurch with the Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. (Ulih) VanDalsem oi (Bcrtina) Joppie of Mrs. Duane (Judith) Newland of Plymouth; six graadchB- VmUByUK* Missouri. Mrs. Elston was proceeded in death by three brothers; fi'-e listen. Respecting her wishes no funeral services will be held. Funeral Home in Hastings. Michigan Heart Asaoclation DELTON-Larry Gene Norm, 48, of Delton passed away Wednesday, June 29, 1994. Mr. Norris was bora January 15, 1946 b HASTINGS ■ Bernard P Griffin. 74. of Norris. He graduated from Ddtoo-KeDogg Hastings passed away Saturday, June 25,1994 High School in 1965. He was a Pole Bara Builder with his brother it his residence. He was born February 17. 1920 in Kalama­ Gene for several yean. He was also employed zoo the son of Frank and Lila (Zepermck) Griffin. Mr. Griffin moved to Hastings in 1994 from James River Corporation. Comanche, Texas He served in the United ~ Mr. Norris was mimed to Sandra Lee ShriStates Army from 1943 to 1946. don (Gurd) on July 3, 1993. He married Evelyn L. Parker, September 7, 194a He spent most of his life aa a dairy fanner, Mr Norris enjoyed hunting, fishing, sad building thing* retiring in 1977. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his wife. Evelyn L. Griffin of Hastings; sons. Donald and wife Shirley of Hastings Robyn aad wife Brenda of Saranac, B 4 - ns.---- r_ — a V— a.t_ *• Pv— a mt. nomi is survivea oy ms wire, nanora, daughter, Mrs Steven (Patricia) Hodge of Fenton, Missouri; eight grandchildren, five one dsughta. Vslcrae Norm of Hot Springs, Arkansas; two sons Alez Ebenezer Norris of great grandchildren. Delton. Randy Earl Norris of Pardune*; his Memorial Graveside Services were held moths, Bah Norris at Delton; two sisters, Grace Eileen Boost of Auburn. Indiana, Janet Hastings with Reverend Kenneth Vaught Elwell of Formoso, Kansas, four brothers, officiating. Eugene Norris, Gerald Norris, Steven Norris, Memorial contributions may be made to the Stanley Norris, all of Delton; many nieces aad American Cancer Society or Barry County Community Hospice. Kalamazoo. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 2, Funeral Home in Hastings. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Art Rhoades officiating Burial was b GladysJ. Dean HASTINGS - Gladys J. Dean. 94, of Hast­ ings passed away Tuesday, July 5, 1994 at Tendercare of Hastings. She was born March 31.1900 at Morgan the daughter of Theodore and Lana (Williams) Northrup. She was raised in the Morgan and Vermont­ ville areas and attended rural schools there. She was married to Lyle W. Dean on June 11, 1919 and has resided in the Vermontville area. Nashville, Gun Lake and in Hastings Mrs. Dean was a homemaker and in the 1940's was employed as a cashier for the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings for several years. Preceding her in death were husband, Lyle, March 27,1980; infant daughter LaDora Dean; three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by three sons, Darrell Dean of Nashville, Richard Dean and David Dean both of Hastings; daughter, LaRae Lord of Ada; 15 grandchildren; 28 great grandchildren; three great-great grandchildren; a sister, Lavance Aldrich of Vermontville. Visitation will be Thursday, July 7 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Wren Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 8 at Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend C.J. Halquist officiating. Burial at Woodlawn Cemetery in Vermontville Memorial contributions may be made to Heart Association or Pennock Hospital. Barry Community Hospice. DELTON _ Crooked Lake, Delton passed away July 3. 1994 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was born June 20,1913 in Kalamaawthe son of James and Cora (Beckley) Knattss. Mr. Knauss was employed in auto sales for many yean and at Auto Pans Distributors of Kalamazoo. He loved hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother. Dale Knauss and sister-in-law, Doris Knauss. He is survived by three daughters; Mrs. Robert (Joyce) Kelley of Kalamazoo, Sharon Rice of Paw Paw and Janice Bibbey, Idaho; two sons, Richard Knauss of Middleville and Gerald D. Knauss of Delton; 16 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren; one sister, Thelma Sternaman of Coloma. Cremation has taken place at his request Visitation is one-hour prior to memorial service. Memorial services will be held Thurs­ day at 11.*00 a.m. July 7, at Williams Funeral Home with Reverend Harold Cupery officiating. Memorial donations can be made to the Delton District Library. �Social News^. j Cook-Frye plan July 14 wedding Kellers to observe 40th anniversary Manon Cook and Ronald Frye invite all their friends to share in their joy as they bccoom. one before the Lord Jesus Christ on July 14. 1994 at 7 p.m at Histone Bowens Mills Guests are asked lo please bring lawn chairs. In case of rain, the marriage ceremony will be held at the Gun Lake Community Church on Chief Noonday Road. Questions may be directed to 795­ 7530 Marion is the owner-operator of Historic Bowens Mills Ron worked for Cappon Oil until his re­ tirement. He now is associated with his son­ in-law Terry Cappon The family of Robert and Charlene Keller would like lo congratulate them on their 40<h wedding anm veraan. They were married July I. 1934 in Hastings The couple ha. five children, Kurt and Rhonda Keller. Bart and Katie Keller. Mai Keller. Robin aad Kyle Chase and David Keller They also have nine grandchildren This special occasion will be celebrated with their children oo July 10th. Their son. Kun is in the Navy and doing a six months cruise in the Mediterranean Sea He sends his love and best vis a. Adams-Greening engagement told Elsie Sage to mark 80 years Elsie N. Sage, bom on July Sth. 1924 in Coldwater, long time volumeer at area nurs­ ing homes playing organ and piano She is the mother of five daughters. Cindy Winters of Grand Rapeds. Lob Englenh and Joyce Sage of Hastings. Jackie Barwin of Sparta, and Jamce Maacho of Sheridan Mn. Sage has five grandchildren. Todd. Renae. Grace. Laura and Rebecca The family will host a birthday party at Bav Point on Gun Lake Sunday. July Pth She would enjoy cards and phone calls *rom friends and relatives. CUtL. kramw, Ann-Mane Lopex. bora ■ ■ram Hrapul oo April 24. I*M ■ 6:23 am n Gerardo aad Tran (Kingxbury) Lopez. Kalamazoo, weighinf 6 Iba . 11 on. and 20H mche. long BOY. Eric and Gina Meyer* of Lake Odessa would like io announce the birth of their son. Matthew Enc He was born June I5<h at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Mat­ thew weighed 8 lbs .. I os and was 21 inches Grandparents are: Merv and Paula Carter and the laae Homer and June Meycn of Lake Odessa Great-grandparents are: Paul and Fncda Desgranges of Lake Odessa and Mor­ ns and Cecde Carter of Clarksville BOY. Callan Hall Lenz, born to John and Uz Lenz of Hastings Callan was born on June 1$. 1994. at 7:40 p m al Blodgett Hospital He weighed 7 Rm . 15 ozs and measured 21 inches long Grandparents are Larry and Judy Kensington and Jack and Judy Lenz, ail of Hastings GIRL, Malic Dawn, born al Pennock Hospital on June 21 al 9.22 am to Chris and Maa Owen. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs . 8* m and 20 inches long BOY, Chad. born at Pennock Hospnal on June 21 K 8:15 to Lisa and Jerry Singleterry. Hasting*, weighing 8 lbs.. 8% 02s and 21% inches kxig GIRL, Makayla Janeen. born a Pennock Hospital on June 21 a 1:54 p.m to Katnna and Christopher Thomson. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 Iba . 7 oes and 20 inches tong AoY, Damion Thorne, born a Pennock Hospital on June 22 a 4:13 p m to Kreena and David Tossava. Hastings weighing 6 Rm, 15* <ks and 20* inches tong BOY, Joshua Paul, born at Pennock Hospital oa Jww 24 at 6:22 p.m. to Michelle and Joseph Brigham. Hastings wetghmg 6 lbs . 10 ozs aad 19% inches tong Charles and Nancy Adams are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Sue Adams lo Doyle Michael Greening, son of Gayle and Karen Greening. Dayie is a graduate of Breckenridge High school Carol graduated from Hastings High School Both are employed by Cascade Engineering of Grand Rapids Carol is attending Davenport College and Dayie will be attending Grand Rapids Com­ munity College An upcoming wedding is being planned MARRIAGE LICENSES Donald Waiter Herrog. Delton and Lisa Angela Fay. Plamwdl Frederick Arthur Averill. Freeport and Laurie Ann Brandl. Freeport Rockne Alien Bon. Plainwell and Melody A. Daniels. Plainwell. Aaron Paul Horton. Wayland and Suzanne Margaret Ellen. Wayland Gregory Paul Benton. Nashville and Deborah Darlene Scott. Nashville. John Edward Currier. Nashville and Pamela Jane Thomason. Nashville. Christopher Scott Keizer. Hastings and Shannon Elizabeth Barnes. Hastings Adam Joel Fetopausch. Hastings and Julie Ann Fisher. Hastings Ronald Jason Frye. Hastings and Mavwn Janice Cook. Middleville David Brian Wisniewski. Delton and Elizabeth Ann Neal. Dehon Patrick Michael Neuman. Middleville and Tiffany Ann Lancaster. Hastings. Jeffrey Alan Moore, Nashville and Jody Nicole DeGroot. Nashville Joseph Thomas Olcheske. Hastings and Rebecca Kay Shapley. Hastings Lawrence Joseph Rahn. Hastings and Sylvia Elizabeth Herman. E. Grand Rapids. David Gilbert Russell. Delton and Carol C. Whitehead. Ferndale. AR The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1994 — Page 7 (Voodlqncf NEWS While I was in Georgia, the Woodland Lions Club held a ladies night and presented two Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarships as well as the Rudy Othmer Family Scholarship for 1994. There were 33 Lions and guests at the scholarship dinner. Woodland area students who were 1994 graduates of Lakewood High School were eligible for the scholarships. Stacey McCloud, daughter of Paul and Bob­ by McCloud, received one of the Lions Club Carl Jordan scholarships She plans to attend a beauty college in Grand Rapids and become a beautician/hair dresser The other Jordan Memorial scholarship went to Vicki Nicthamer. who will begin a pre-med program at Central Michigan University at Mt. Pleasant this foil. This year the Othmer Sc bo arship was given to a recipient of one of lhe Lions Club scholarships, making Vicki Niethamer a dou­ ble winner. This was done because of the length and difficulty of the curriculum Vicki has <.h4>scn Last year. Greg Mackenzie received the first Rudy Othmer scholarship when he elected to attend University of Michigan. The Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarships have been given by the Lions Club for about 10 years now. every year since lhe death of Lions Club charter member. Carl Jordan Harold Stannard presented the scholarship checks and certificates for the Lions Club and the Othmer family, though Annemane Othmer was present at the ceremony. To help finance next year’s scholarships, the Woodland Lions Club will hold a steak dinner al their den on Saturday. July 16 from 4 lo 7 p.m. Only 200 tickets have been printed and only 200 steaks will be ordered, so if anyone wishes to attend the dinner or help finance next year’s scholarships, they must buy a ticket from a Woodland Lion soon. The tickets are M per person or $15 per couple with a $3 charge for children from 5 through 12. The 1994-95 Woodland Lions Club offices were installed at the meeting after the scholar ships were presented. They are Tim Allen, president; Doug Fle&sner. vice president; George Schaibty. treasurer; and Cylde Shoemaker, secretary. At their meeting last week, the Woodland Lkms voted lo give Thomappie Manor Beauty shop $50 toward the tilt-shampoo chair in response to a lerer received. Vera Newton was honored for his 15 years of service at the Woodland Township Board meeting last week. He has worked at the ceremony, the library and the old town hall in various capacities during that tune. It seems Vent did what no one else had the time or experience to handle when it came to the maintenance and upkeep of township properties. Newton was also a member of lhe Woodland Township Fire Department for 23 years, from the 1950s into the 1970s Later (fairing the Township Board meeting, the fire department reported they had been called to su fires during June and one was because of burning without a permit. Fire Chief Doug Hoort stated that he felt a more stringent ordinance about unlicensed burning needed to be enacted and enforced. The police reported they had made seven traffic stops, but issued no citations. The 1 ibranan reported many ne w books had been purchased while she was in Atlanta. Ga. The ambulance director reported that June had been a busy month, with 42 runs to that date, including two auto accidents in Woodland Township and that they had stood by at the Metallica concert the past weekend They had received 27 calls in two weeks and both rigs were on the road many times. They have two new EMTs. Dan McDermid and Bob Shilton A brief truth in taxation hearing was held Supervisor Doug Mackenzie reported that he had met with a landscape architect who. now lives in Lake Odessa and they had gone over the cemetery with a view to future ex­ pansion. Money was moved into the cemetery account by the board to pay for work to be completed by the landscape architect, who will be given the original plans Eugene Davenport had made about 1927. so that any new plans will merge aesthetically with the old. Have your auto glass^4j*” installed right. Stum Chip Repair by Cotherlne Luces Mr. and Mrs. Barry D. Wood of Washington, D.C. visit the Spindler Memorial Library last week. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society held an open house at the depot on the Fourth of July with an exhibit of Lake Odessa Fair memorabilia. Tickets were sold for the raffle that will be held at Depot Day July 30 and lemonade was served. Last Friday , a man telephone me just as 1 was about to go out and asked if 1 would plcare open the library for a half hour or so that his wife and children could see it. He told me that his wife was a niece of George Spindler and would love to see lhe library. When I got to the library, the man waiting was Barry D. Wood of Washington, D.C., now chief economics correspondent for The Voice of America, who has worked there for 16 years. He is also the brother of Pat Markle of Hastings. It turned out that his wife is Shellie Naslund. whose mother was Ruth Giddings Naslund and whose grandmother was Lois Veite Giddings, making her and her children the only living descendents of the Woodland Grozinger family and the great-great niece of George Spindler, who married Emma Grozinger. Their three children are Jenna, age 10; An­ drea. age 7. and Nicholas, age 2. They were on their way to Tawas City to visit her rather and some of his family Both Mr. and Mrs. Wood were delighted to be shown some of Mr. Spindler and Emma Grozinger Spindler’s personal books, and I was able to answer some of their questions, such as where did Spindler teach, where did he study, and what did be teach, which was German Mrs Wood found a book with her grand­ mother's name in it and wanted to buy the book, hut I did not feel 1 had the authority to sell any of the historical books from the Spindler collection at the library. I told her I would discuss the matter with the board next month. They stayed two hours. The Voods promised to send copies of family pictures and records, said to tell Catherine Arnott that they had her book and thought it was a great job of recording history Mr. Wood is being assigned to work in Czechoslovakia to August, and the family will tour Germany first He hopes they can find the Grozinger farm and that the children will be able to see some of the sights in their great greaLjreat uncle's book in the Woodland 1 had a delightful visit with the family and wished they could stay long enough to meet some other descendents of the Woodland Ger­ man pioneers. A party was held al Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday afternoon to celebrate the 60th anniversary of Ford and Orpha Enz. All of their children were there. They were Jack and Annabelle Enz Ludwig of St. Joseph. DI.; Ronald and Noreen Enz and Jerry and Jan Enz Yonkers, of north Woodland; Joe and Noria Enz Otto of Nonh East Pennsylvania. and David Enz. Most of the Enz grandchildren alto were at the party. Orpha's sister and brother-in-law, Earl and Achsa Buck Munsom of Battle Creek, and Or­ pin's brother and his wife. Kendall and Ethel Buck of Hastings were also at the party. Three couples of camping friends. Ruth and Max Tantom from near Port Huron. Bob and Carolyn Fickes from Vermontville and Rock and Fran Peacock from Sebewing, speng the weekend camping at Ford and Orpha’s form. AH of the family members held their annual reunion and campout at Ron and Noreen’s pond oo Woodland Road. Ward and Muriel Pierce had their grand­ children. Aaron. Nicholas and Lee Anne Tuuk, over the weekend while their parents. Bob and Michelle, were in Minnesota. The Rev. Ward Pierce spent part of Iasi week in St. Joseph, Mo . at a disaster relief planning meeting with the UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) organization. They sent a certificate of appreciation to Muriel, which he presented to her at Sunday morning services al Lakewood United Methodist Church. LEGAL NOTICE Syuapato of Bsotoar Maottag ■mm TOWNSMP BOARD Jun» 8. 1994 Mooting colled to order by supervisor ot 7:00 pm All boord member* and sever ol citizens present. Request for oddrtionoi donation to Freeport Library granted. Four applications lor sexton position received. Application reviewed In dosed session following regular meeting. Approved $2698.32 to be transferred from general account to public safety account to cover additional fire contract fee. •ills in the amount of SI 5 804 27 approved for payment Emily Harrison Irving Township Clerk (7/7) June 8. 1994 Cuffed to order ot 7:32. All members present. Department .apart* placed on file. Tabled resignation of Jim Corr. S/Z Ad­ ministrator pending Special meeting with schodul- both vehicles. Approved addition to fee schedule for Site Man Review to S55.00 plus outside additional cost Approved amendment to Zoning Ordinance Meeting odfoumed ot 10:00 p.m. Submitted by Normojeon Campbell. Clerk Approved by UoydGoyings . Supervisor Douglas Smendik M.D. Coming August 1st Cherry Valley Family Care In Association with Dr. James Weatherhead and Pennock Hospital Full Time Family Practice Including Pediatrics. Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Smendik will begin seeing patients MOBILE SERVICE and PICK-UP and DELIVERY August 1,1994 Lot us handle your insurance work for you. Cherry Valley Family Care GET IT DONE RIGHT I'Hl.Klu.u.U Si • Middl. mIIc I >t in<'ic mt. ini er to 'ihultile .in ,i|'|" । 795-4434 SALKS * SERVICE. INC. <*«■ ■ <■>■»! •* ;. . I'r.; I .< .ill (7/7) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1994 Legal Notices MOMTOAMtALl AAorSgog* Sole —~ D*4ou 11 hovIng been fnode in th* Tdamr iTmuooiebos ^dStt«A j’mliTmr a single man and a single woman. ol 1602 ------------- »|--- ,i- ill ----------- ■_ .u rfn*oo»*. riosvings. mi * njj*. morryo^ocs. io tn* GOVHtNMtNT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOC IA DON. e* ctstgn** ot FIDELITY GUABANTH MO* TGAGE CO*rO*ADOH C/o GE CAM TAI ASSET MANAGEMENT COftPOBATlON. servicing agent lor the GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION. Mcrtgag** dated Hi* 77th day ol August. 1991. and recorded in th* office ol th* Register ol Deed*. lor th* County ol Sorry and Stat* ol Michigan on th* 6fh day ol September I991. in Libor S22 ol Barry County Record* on pay* •21 on which mortgage there is claimed to be du*, at th* dot* ol this nofke lor principal and interest. th* wm ol Forty-four Thousand Five-Hundred Twenty -on* and 47/100 (344 521 47 ). And no suit *r proceedings tl low or In equity havirig boon in­ stituted to recover th* debt secured by said mor­ tgage or any pari thereof. Now. therefor*. by vir­ tu* ol th* power al sole contained In sold mor­ tgage. and pursuant to the statute ot 'he Stats ot Michigan in such cos* mid* and provided notice Is hereby given that on th* Sth day of Aug.. 1994 •t IfrOO edodi a.m. local Tim* said mo rigay Will b* foreclosed by a solo al pubic auction, to th* highest bidder, at th* east door entrance ol th* Court Hous* in Hastings Michigan (that being th* building where th* Circuit Court lor th* Barry is hold). of th* promisor described in said mortgage er so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay th* amount cho* < as aforesaid, on satd mortgage, with interest thereon at 313.97 per diem and all legal cost*, charge* and espenses. including th* at­ torney fees allowed by law. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned necessary to protect its Interest in th* premises. ‘ J premises .----' - ore - - - oescrmeo a--. - a os --- 1. M . . . aii nnxn oom rwimiew. that certain piec* or parcel a# land situated in th* City ol Hastings. County of Barry, and State of -- ' -4 '■ - -i ifri - fl m mJI Lol FIS. Fin* Hoven Estates Fort of Northeast 1/4 Section 6. Town 3 North. Rang* 9 West. Rutland Township. Barry County, Michigan, together with th* Double-Wide located thereon, which has an address of IMO Finsdeis Hastings Ml 49034 During the si* (6) months Imm sdiet sly following the sal*, th* property may bo redeemed, except that in lhe event that the property is determined to be abandoned pursuant to MOA 600 3241a th* property may be redeemed during the X days tanmedbateiy foltewing the sale Doted 6-7B4 GOVBMM04T NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, a* es signee ol FIDELITY GUARANTIEE MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION c/* O CAMT AL ASSET •AANAGEMENT COBFOBAT1ON MORTGAGEE JOttPMJ FABRIZIO (Pi 3366) Anomey of Me rigeg si >530 North Woodword Avo.. Suite 10B Bloomheld Milk Ml 4*304 (moiaoiou SHOffT FOttlTI Of UWff NOTICI (AB Comttee) MORTGAGE SALE - Default ho* been mode m the conditions ol a mortgage mode by CARL 0 MEHER and DANA JO MtHER. husband and wife to FIRST MORTGAGE AMERICA Mortgage* doted 2-77-92. and recorded on 3-4-92. in Liber 536 on page 4B0 Barry County Record*. Michigan ond assigned by said Mortgagee to MIDWEST FINANC ING CORF by an o*signm*n! dated 2 27-92 ond recorded on 3-6-92 m Liber 537 Page 2B ol Barry County record* ond assigned to H.l. MILLER. IRA. CFNB TRUSTEE by on assignment doted 2-27-92 and recorded on 3-17-92 in Libor 537 on page 730 Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at th* date hereof lhe sum of Nine Thousand Five Hundred and Nine­ ty Si* 29/100 Dollar* (39 596 29) including interest 16.500% per annum Under the power of sale contained in so.d mo< tgage and th* statute in such cose mode ond pro­ dded. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will b* foreclosed by a sol* of the mortgaged premises, or some pari ol them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan, at 2« p.m.. on August 11 1994 Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan and or* described as: B31 Sherman Nashville Ml 49073 The lend referred to In thl* policy it described os follow* ’ Land m the TOWNSHIP of CASTLETON Barry County. Michigan described os follows A parcel in th* northeast 1/4 ol section 36. Town* 3 North. Range 7 West, described os begin ning os a point in th* c*nf*r of highway thot is •09.5 feet east ol th* center of said section 36. thence north 225 feet, thence west 146 feet, thence north to Michigan Central Railroad right of way thence northeasterly along sold railway to o point du* north of a point 934.5 feet east of the center ol sold section 36. thence south to th* east ond west 1/4 line of said section 36. thence west 125 feet to place of beginning. Codeton Township. Barry County Michigan The redemption period sholl be 6 month* from the dote ol such sol*, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I94BQ 600.3241a. in which cose th* redemption period shall be X doy* from the dote of such sol*. MeX. 1994 MICHAEL M GRAND Suit* 364 W. 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Formmgton Hills MJ 4«334 H.L Mdler MA. CFNB Trustee assign** of Mortgage (7/2B) ■OffTMAMC SALf MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been made in the condHions of a mortgage made by Paul Usofton and Beverly Uselion, his wife to First Federal of Michigan. Mortgagee. Dated December 21. 1992. and recorded an December 23. 1992. in Liber 562 on page 702. Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage there Is claimed to be due ot the dose hereof th* sum ol One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Fifty lour and 34/100 Dollar* (3140.354.04). including interest at 7.75% Ann Landers Specific will spares bad feelings Dear Ann I ooden: I read the letter tn your column about a man who had had a falling out with his brother over their father's estate. The man was especially grateful they had reconcil­ ed because his brother died in an accident not long after 1 wonder how many family fights happen because the dearly departed failed to execute a will and leave specific instructions about be­ quests Please tell your readers NEVER to trust someone else to carry out their wishes without specifying those wishes in black and white Money does strange things to people. Ann. Those who are normally generous and trustworthy can be quite different when dollar signa appear Tell your readers that even if the estate is small, there should be a will to specify who gets what, right down to that ugly old clock that looks like the Empire Estate Building One of the best methods of disposing of items fairly is to have each beneficiary draw a number out of a bowl. No. 1 gets to select the first item, then No. 2, and so on. That way. each person gets at least one item of value, and they can then swap and bargain afterward with no hard feelings. The mother of a friend of mine used this system My friend (old nr how flattered her daughter-in-law was lo be included in Grandma s numbers — even though she was No. 6 — and how much fun the family had discussing their memories of Grandma while they chose me items that meant the most to them. People should leave their heirs with the best legacy of all — guod fee1>ngs about one another. — Been There in Chicago Dear Chicago: Your letter is one that should be read carefully by all who are interested in making sure their wordly goods go where they want them to go and not be the cause of family fights. It has been said that you never know a per­ son’s true character until you share an in­ heritance with him. I’d like to add — “or her.” She's not pregnant Notice of public Hearing on increasing Property Taxes The Carlton Township Board of Carlton Town­ ship, Barry County will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0608 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1994. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m. at Cartton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad vaiorem property taxes 3.00% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 2.80% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to estab­ lish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. 2.0828. This notice is published by: Cartton Township 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-5990 Daw Am I—in- This is for ’’Not P.O. in Minn.,” the 35-year-old. slightly overweight woman who is often asked if she is pregnant Several years ago. I. too. had a ' pregnant" appearance even though I was not. Since I had a tendency to gain weight, I didn’t think much about it. As time went on. my “pregnant" look become more pronounced. My doctor, close friends and family thought nothing of it. We just assumed that this was "the way I was.” Finally. 1 decided to pursue the matter. It look all my courage to bring it lo my doctor’s anenbon One afternoon, in tsars. I refused to leave his office, insisting that he examine me further He did and then quickly called in a specialist. My "overweight" appearance turned out io be • 13-pound ovarian cyst. Any woman who believes her appearance is unusual should pursue the matter with her physician. I’m glad I did. — Bethlehem. Conn. Dear Beth: Apparently, your experience was not unique, i received a surprising number of letters from woman who went through the same thing. For more information on ovarian cancer, readers can contact the American Cancer Society at l -BOO-ACS-2345. the Gilda Radner Familial Ovarian Cancer Registry at 1-000-OVAR1AN. or the Cancer Information Service at I-BOM-CANCER If the lines are busy, please call back. Herpes not the end Dear Ann I narirri: Tell "Ruined and Lonely." the man who is miserable because he has herpes, not lo give up on finding treat­ ment and support groups. There is a great deal of research going on, and a vaccine is now be­ ing tested I volunteered to be part of a rest study through the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda. Md. I was referred to a urologist in my area who was in the forefront of ex­ perimentation when that miraculous drug acyclovir was developed to combat herpes. A low daily dose of this drug can completely prevent any outbreaks, and I have not had one in three yean. Incidentally, my first outbreak occurred at a time when I was not sexually ac­ tive. I can only assume that the virus was dor­ mant in my body for six yean or more. Thanks for the intelligent coverage you are giving this subject. — Boston. Dear Boston: I appreciate your fine letter. I received thousands from equally grateful readers. Keep reading: From Longview. Wash.: I. like "Ruined and Lonely.'' contracted herpes and (bought it was the end of my sex life. I resigned myself io a monastic existence. 1 have found that two major causes of outbreaks are severe changes in climate and extreme stress 1 have been careful in my attempts to keep these two Read all the area's social announcements in the Reminder on Tuesday...the Banner on Thursday. demons under control and have not suffered an outbreak in several years I would add. however, that the use of drugs or alcohol can weaken the body's ability to fight the herpes virsus. Memphis: My boyfriend and I had been dating exclusively for a year when I broke out with herpes. 1 was mystified because 1 was certain that he had not been sleeping around. As it turned out. he’d been exposed to herpes before we began our relationship but had never had an outbreak He didn't realize that he had herpes or that he was contagious. Peo­ ple from all urlks of life are living with herpes. I want to tell "Ruined" that this is not the end of the world. Oceanside. Calif.: "Ruined and Lonely" needs a major attitude adjustment. He now feels his social life is ruined. If his social life inly involved sex. maybe he will now broaden his horizons. Herpes is an inconve­ nience that many people deal with responbily. it is not an insurmountable problem. The only time this man will find someone who will ac­ cept him as he is. is when he does the same for himself and others — and this has absolutely nothing to do with herpes. San Francisco: I just finished reading your column about the 33-year-old man who ended his relationship with his girlfriend because of her tramping around. She left him with a case of herpes. Will someone please let the world know that Herpes Simples I (cold sores). Herpes Simplex II (genital herpes) and chicken ox are all related viruses? That 33-year-old man may have had Herpes Simplex II lying dormant in his body for years When he became a little rundown or overextended, the herpes virsus reappeared. It’s a shame to end a relationship because of a problem that is definitely manageable. Dear Readers: Thanks to all who wrote to pass along words of encouragement. Those interested in excellent guidelines should send $2 (for postage and handling) to: ASHA/HRC (American Social Health Association/Herpes Resource Center), Dept. AL-942. P.O. Box 13827. Research Triangle Park. N.C. 27709. Ann Landers' latest booklet, ’ Nuggets and Doozies,” has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor S5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, P. O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6) Copyright IBM Craaton Syndfcate. lac. Lake Odessa NEWS Lakewood Habitat For Humanity meets at 7:30 tonight. July 7. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. Some fill dirt has been ob­ tained for the site on Jordan Lake Avenue across from the fairgrounds. Pie monthly dinner to benefit LakeuaxxJ Christun School moved both its time and place this month The Congregational Church will be the location for the next few months while the proposed remodeling takes place at Central United Methodist Church’s Fellowship Hall. Because of the Holiday Weekend, the meal was set for a week later than usual. It is to be on Friday. July 8. with serving for take-out meals and in the dining room, starting at 4:30 p.m. The June work week produced highly visible results, with the new building on Velte Rosel completely enclosed. Central s newsletter had photos showing the day to day progress for the six work days. The Camp Read program is highly suc­ cessful. The second week had even greater at­ tendance than the first, with close to 100 children coming. The library circulation figures certainly should be high for these weeks of the summer reading program. Next week, on July 16. is the annual Sebewa Center Ice Cream Social, which is a joint enterprise of the Sebewa United Methodist Church and the Sebewa Historical Society. Ice cream with a variety of toppings draws a big crowd each year. At the same rime, there is musical entertainment across iippley Road at the church. The social is held n the Sebewa Center school building. On the tame day. the Woodland Lions Chib will have its Kruk dinner On July IS the Alethians and Friends will have their 39th chicken barbecue. The first was held on an August Saturday evening in 1956. under the direction of township agricultural agent Don Eppelheimer. Over the yean the date shifted from August io July and from Saturday lo Friuay. Kim Dcsrdorff is general chair. For many yean the barbecue was served on the south lawn of Central Church, but now it is held indoors. More meals are sent out than are eaten on site. This loo is a shift due to change in lifestyles. An in the Park was again another success with only a few sprinkles to dampen anything in the forenoon. The bratwurst sandwiches were sold by two o’clock. Other stands also sold out. This event is like a homecoming. Lee Darby and wife, and his parents Forrest and Marie Darby were there. Paul. Judy and Leslee Sare of Ohio were in town for the weekend, visiting her parents Lawson and Margaret Smith, across the street from lhe park. The dominant theme for country mhs was either crows or sunflowers What hap­ pened to the geese and sheep? On Sunday evening, police and fire depart­ ments aad a ran to the fairgrounds at the west entrance when a car had a fire under the hood. The police used their handy fire extinguisher. Veterans on lhe First Cavalry Division are holding their 47th reunion the week of Aug. 10 in Kissimmee. Fla.. Contact the associa­ tion at 302 N. Ama St.. Copperas Cove. TX 765-22-1799 With the death of Grand Marshal Gerald Chorley Wednesday, one day before the fair parade, plans were altered. Friends Donovan "Doc" and Ven Kaufman, whr had offered their convertible for transporvuion for Gerald and Joan, did drive the lead car as planned, but without the Grand Marshal couple. The car had a memorial wreath in from and signs reading that the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society honored them. Niece Lynda Cobb and Husband Robert Jr., newphew John Chorley and wife of Lansing rode to represent the family. The reception was canceled. Instead, on Saturday, society members hosted a time of fellowship and light refreshments following the funeral for Mr. Chorley at Fellowship Hall Ladies’ Day at the fair was well attended with a quilt show in the big red and white tent toward the cast end of the fairgrounds Against a backdrop of quills, Nancy Potter in­ troduced the quilters. Dawn Deardorff and Judy Warner were the ladder gals who perch­ ed on tall stepladders to hold high the quilts being shown as Nancy read the description of each work of art Two of the ladies wore jackets with quitting. A few quilts were made in a matter of days. A few took ydars. Door prizes were distributed. Katie Stuart and Net­ tie Koops as well as Joan Hanson were key people in the program and in the quilting classes from which most of the quilts were made. Katie Stuart announced that a new aeries of classes will begin in September. Henry Smith also exhibited a quih. He has made several thr. arc given to needy families through a local church. Al least three quliters did a lot of their work while recovering from accidents or illness Dr. and Mn. Richard Barnett hosted family members on the weekend. Robin's sister. Lora Fabio of Deleware. was guest soloist at Central U.M. Church. She was accompanied by pianist Alan Goxlemoot. Clarksville’s Dtvid Livingston and wife Marcia were mentioned in a Lansing news story about a concert planned to benefit the Children's Miracle Network at Sparrow Hospital, where Marcia i» a department manager for the Sparrow Emergency room. Back in the 1960s. David was in the second wave of musicians to join the Plain Brown Wrapper musical group. Three Lansing men formed the group in 1966. and Dave with two others, joined in 1967. They played around the Midwest in the 1960a and 1970s. during the Woodstock era. The 13 members of the band are scattered around the courtry. Getting them together was an idea suggested by the Livingstons' daughter for the 25th anniver­ sary of Dave and Marcia. So. why not a con­ cert? The dale is July 23. An Ovtd physician and bis medical partner-singer-wife will open for them. The Livingstons are longtime Eaton Rapids retide«N. Dave’s parents were the late Burdette and Mildred. Mn. William Mitchell and the Tom Thompsons, along with other family members, attended the Saturday wedding of Elaine's grandson, son of Marilyn Mitchell Brown and husband Gerald of Grand Rapids. A new home has been built on Tupper Lake Road for Brett Myers Tom and Jo Raines arc having a house built in the Pineview subdivi­ sion on one of the Willowbrook channels off Jordan Lake. Bob and Kitty Forsythe are buildina a new home between their farmhouse and the Brooks home on Carlton Center Road near Durkee Road. Brian Slade is building a pole barn on his property oo Clark Street, in the Bonanza section of the village. Toward Ionia, the Portland Federal Credit Union building has much of its exterior work finished with a canopy on the east side for a drive-up windows. The driveways are tarvied and usable m the Ionia County National Bank Meijer branch office between Tnttle Road and the Wendy's restaurant. The Super 8 Motel south of Grand River Avenue, but north of 1-96, has been operating for several weeks. The building for the gasoline and food items is nearly finished and work is in progress on the two high canopies to shelter the gasoline pumps Eight Curtis cousins had a pleasant day June 28 when they assembled at Friendship Village tn Kalamazoo, where Norma (ToF '_>keDea! Burbank resides with her .iu >and Those who went were Norma's sister. Margaret Snyder of Hastings. Marian Klein and sioer Elaine Stanger; Jackie Gilliland and Jeriiou Cross of Lake Odessa and their sister* Joan Prentiss of Interlochen and Janis Kenyon o* Portland. They had a chance to chat with nsident Mrs. M.A. (Alice) Hoffs, but she was unable to eat lunch with them because of having to play music for a memorial service at 'die retirement residence. Mrs. Hoffs was a longtime resident here during her husband's 40 years of medical practice and for several yean after being widowed The ladies are daughters of Gaylia Curtis Tolles. Harold Curtis and Voight Curtis. Their parents grew up on the centennial Brett-Curtis farm on Tasker Road. Arthur and Marcia Raffter accompanied son Fred and Debbie RafBer of St. Johns lo Montreal to see their grandsons Mark and Kurt play on the soccer team from St. Johns High School in an international youth soccer tournament at Laval. All the teams were from the United Stales and Canada The games they saw were on June 24. About 80 attended the open house at the Lake Odessa Depot July 4 to view the displays of 60 years at fair souveniers. newspaper artides. photographs and annual fair books. There also was a display from the earlier Tri­ County Fair, which originated at the turn of the century. One big attraction was a video made from the home movies of Fred Wtselogle from the 1930s and early 1940s with scenes from Lake Odessa. Jordan Lake and from Ann Arbor including a U of M foot­ ball game. On the night of July 4. there were about the fireworks, which followed the demolition der­ by This year the exterior was lighted over­ night with perimeter lighting on lhe wide overhang of the roof. For better viewing, the lights were turned off dunng the sky spectacular. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7. 1994 — Page 9 by Joyce E Weinbrecht The following manuscript was given to me by Bonme Timm Crittenden It was written by her grandmother. Ruth Esther Whitnght Sowerby Ruth was horn the daughter of Bessie Howaid and John E Whitnght She didn't always live in Barn County , but her adventures and her life in other areas are in­ teresting and depict how life was m he. "roe She wrote her story tn 1977 at the age of 80 Soweiby writes “At age 80. my thought* turn to times past and I wish that the Howard and Whitnght Btbles had more records (in them) and tt at I had kept a diary. “My mother's grandfather was Levi Howard He was boro Aug 14. 1813. in Grafton. Vt. Grandma Hannah Howard was bora Aug 4. 1820. tn Hartford. Conn They had one son. Henry, boro Jan. 28. 1839. and one dauahter. Ann Ann married Aschal Luther They had five girts. Ella. Clara. Jeanette. Grace and Myrtle “Clara was like an older sister to me She married Stephen Goa and lived in Grand Rapids They had no children. She always made me a new dress for Christmas and for the first day of school Laser she started my ’hope' cheat for me. “Henry married Minerva Lyon on May 21. 1866 Minerva was bora July 3. 1840. in Wncomin She had three sisters, Bessie. Lou and Sophia It u Bessie Lyon's ring that Bessie Claytor is wf*nng “Her brothers were Washbum. Dave and Joe Lyon. Minerva was a school teacher and elocutionist Teachers boarded around with the different families in the school district They were given the spare bedroom with no heat or bathroom facilities “Her hair was curty and had to be dampen­ ed before she could comb it and in the winter a would freeze in ringlet*, it was so cold in her rooms. Teachers had to walk several miles to their school aad did the janitor work. “Henry and Minerva later moved to Erie. Pena , where he worked in an otl refinery Their one daughter. Bessie Howar.i. was bora July 16. 1870 * They drove a team of horses on a covered wagon from Pennsylvania to Missouri and then to Michigan, where they bought land and sealed in Rutland Township. Barry County, oa Sectton 18 They c M timber, set up a sawmill and built a two-glory home with a basement. They helped build a church which was also used as a school house Henry k«’ a blacksmith shop aad shod hones and fiMd wagon wheel* A grunge hall and ston. were built on the town line west of the school house “My father * parents were John and Mary Ann Snyder Whitnght They had 13 children, one dying in iataacy. Six boys aad six girts survived The girts were Elizabeth. Mary. Elmira. Lucinda. Augucta and Sydell The boys were David. Joseph. Wilson. Edward. Augustus and John E.. my father He was the youngest child, boro Jan 17. 1863 “The family moved from Hungtmgton. Ind., io Michigan m 1868 in covered wagons drawn by teams of oxen They settled m Barry County. Rutland Township. Section 19 “Wiboa Whitnght bought land across Glass Creek in Section 17. He never married He was deaf, but he learned to read lips “Edward Whitright maned Dora Withey. lived at home, fanned and took care of the old folks They had three children. Edith Mildred and Forrest, who died at age 7 "Augustus married, had one ton Ford Ford married and had a daughter, but no sons Mary Whitnght married Sam Healey They had three children. Vera. Kate and Gladys Sydell married Jdes Hatton They lived on a farm near Middleville and had no children. The older boys served in the war (World Wr 0John E Whitnght bought land acron from the old homestead tn Section 29. “Smgiag school was held at the school house. Bessie Howard played the organ. John Whitnght had a good vokc and loved lo sing, k was here that they fell m love and married on Oct. 30. 1889 They lived on his farm to< awhile She would go home lo her mother ic wash her hair because it was so long that when she sat on a common chair it would touch the floor. “Grandpa Howard built an addition on the house so that both families could have their own kuchrn and dining room, one bedroom down stain and the rest upstair* The parlor was used by both families And the young couple soon moved into this home where they lived for over 30 yean John worked both Standing, (left to right) Minnie Whitright; Bessie Howard Whitright; John Whitright; Jeanette Prout; (seated, left to right) Ruth W:>itright; Henry Howard Mmerva Lyon Howard and Carl Britton Ordawey farms, later using his farm for pasture land “Wheat and buckwheat were taken to Bowens Mills to be ground for flour. Some wheat bran was saved to be roasted and mixed with molasses fot coffee. Grandma raised hops lo be used m making sait-nsing bread She kept ashes in a barrel for lye to be used in making hominy Cabbage was chopped and kept in large crocks in * salt brine for kraut. Pork was cured tn sah brine and smoked in the smoke house. The women did a lot of canning and drying of fruit Neighbors went together, cutting ice oa the lake in the winter, storing it packed in sawdust in a building across from the schoolhouse where everyone could use it. “My sister Mmme was born July 11. 1890 l was boro Aug. I. 1897 I had a happy “Grandma had a little dog named Tippy. Walter Mattison. Grandma's newphew. her sister s eon. lived with them. He was like a big brother to me. singing to me and telling me stones. He went away to school and became a druggist He worked for Mr. Arm­ strong in Middleville He mamed Lillie Morgan and they lived in Middleville. They had a cottage on Bartow Lake and 1 loved to visit them. Later they bought a drug store in South Haven and Mmme worked al the soda fountain dunng the summer “Lillie Morgan Mattison s funeral was the very first one that 1 can remember. The casket was open, full length, lined with pink satin She had on a long white dress aad little white slippers She looked as if she was sleeping on a couch “Waiter sold the store in South Haven and bought one tn Three River* Year* Later, he mamed my father * niece, (his sister's dMfteeri. Peart Leslie. and moved to Kalamazoo. He went in to a large drug store m the new Burdick building. They had two children. Wmfield and Mary Walter was kill ed during a robbery of the store while Mary was still a baby. “The Christmas 1 remember most when I was small, was seeing a doU with real hair way up high on the Christmas tree. I knew that it must be for me. How bad 1 fell when Harley Lewis, a boy that Dad had working for han. took it down and pulled the hair off of it. Of course Mother glued the hair back on the doll, but I never like Harley after that He didn’t stay long He went to live with an uncle. "There was a large walk in closet off oof Grandma's living room with shelves ail along one side with lots of boxes. Sometime* Grandma would bring out candy to me and I always wondered if there was candy in all those boxes. “In the evening, after supper was over and it was time for bed. we went into Grandma's. Grandpa read from the Bible and Grandma led m prayer. There was a large butternut tree back of the bouse In the winter. Grandpa would crack the butter nuts and spread them tn the bottom sauce dishes Grandma would cook sugar and water until it would spin a long thread then pour it over the nuts. It had to be eaten with a spoon, and rt was best when th. dishes were set in a pen of snow . If it was cooked just right, you could wrap it around your spoon “There was a long hill west of the house Mmme and I each had a sled and the neighbor children would come with theirs. We had a kit of fun. They were Floyd. Merta. Alma. Ber­ nice and Zelma Pierce. “Grandpa drained a pond beck of the barn to have muck land so he could raise celery. It made a nice garden spot. He put out a large apple and peach orchard, grew both high and low Hackberries. Hack and red raspberries, gooseberries. two quince bushes, and purple “Mother took orders for fresh fruit and ber­ ries in Middleville and delivered them. "One day. while she was in town, a flash flood caused some of the planks of the bridge to be earned away. The storm made Mother late starting home It was dark whe she got to the bridge. The hory stopped dead still Nothing mother couft^tay would make her move ahead Without a lantern. Mother couldn't see what the trouble was. but could hear the nahsag water. By that time. Dad was worried and started out on foot with a lantern, h was i couple of miles lo the bridge. He walked across on a beam “Was Mother glad to see him! He unhitch cd the horse, turned the buggy around and they went back to town and came home by way of another road. When there was sickness or death in the neighborhood. Mather went to help. Grandma explained death to me as "God's way of taking those He needed in ms Heavenly Kingdom.' and when I was to be one of the pallbearers for Claude Wibon's little girt, she explained that babies and children were to be His angels. Dad drove his team of horses on the hearse. He always nad a matched pair. “Grandpa Howard built a large dner and the neighborhood women came to help peel and slice apples and peaches. Suipher was us­ ed to keep them from turning dark while they were drying Slices were spread on wire mesh racks. Grandpa had a cider mill. We made ap­ ple jelly, apple butter and boiled cider lo sell. The drier burned when 1 was small." Advertise in... the Hastings BANNER 945-9554 specufidsvibe n; iible ta assist 'MwitkyMr rjessau. to pat ’ tapethar a * prapaiw ♦ Mr. & Mrs. Richard L. Boyd g are having a... PJuly 10th from 2 to 6 p.m. at jP ft Dalton VFW Post *422 » • Located on Stoney Point Road, Delton JI Sales Position/ Decorating Consultant Brown's Custom Interiors Is now accepting applications! For approx­ imately 30 hours per week, flexible hours, good working conditions Applicant must be able to work, well with the public. Please send resume... Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Perk Hastings, Ml 49058 No Phone Ciiit Attn: Kathy Hmmi PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRARIEVILLE TOWNSHP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the item(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing Include, in brief, the following: Hop Yeast Put two quarts of water and two tablespoon­ fols of hop* on to boil Pare and grate six large potatoes. When the hops and water boil, strain the waler on the grated potatoes and stir well Place on the stove and boil up once Add half a cupful of sugar and one fourth of a cup­ ful of salt Let the mixture get Hood warm; then add one cupful of yeast or one cake of compressed yeasi and let it rise tn a warm place five or six hour* When well risen, turn into a stone jug. Cork this tightly and set in a cool place. GARAGE SALE? Cover the weekend with your ad in The BANNER Call 945-9554. W ig25th Year Anniversary Celebration* PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by Prairieville Township Planning Commission on July 20, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall, 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. Planning a... The apple dryer at Freeport, similar to the dryer owned by Henry Howard. Rutland, Township Detail of a plat mat of Rutland Township In 1895. 1. Special Land Use pennit filed by Judith M. Decker of 10885 Parker Road, for a home occupation permit for an of­ fice in her home for the business of accounting, tax prepara­ tion, and computer services for Individuals and small businesses in the community. No more than 3 part-time employees would be used for this business. 2. Special Land Use permit filed by Brian M. Travis of 10672 Boniface Point, for a home occupation permit for a home V.C.R. repair service. The business will be owned and operated exclusively by the property owner. Based on health reasons of one applicant, there will be no smoking allowed at the Prairieville Township Hall for this meeting. 3. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applications at the address below: Prairieville Township Planning Commission Elaine Van Niman, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Michigan 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1994 -------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------- 1 LEGAL NOTICE 34. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the request from Mayor Gray to attend too Mayors Conference to August at Mackinaw Island, with ns cess or)' espsnsss Councilporson Ketchum op­ posed sending Elected Officials to anything to too II 040 00 2,348.94 >484 19 2.077 4* 3.047.00 . I *20 00 .4*73.90 .4.007.02 > Father Cortege Gordon lor >1*0.00 bo op balanced and ashing for additional mileage. Coun­ cilporson White stated toot those conferences are well worth the information that Is picked up. Mayer Gray stated toot what she loams is a great contrlbugpn. Ketchum stated that It was not meant that those conferences wore just fun and gomes but that It sent a bod message with having to con­ sider curing people She sold she would veto no on all requests until budget is done. Yom: May. White Bloom Brower Campbell Hawkins Josperse. Nays: Ketchum. Carried. 39. Moved by Josperse, supported by Hawkins toot traffic control order *140 bo adopted. Stop signs be placed on CoHom causing Emt and West bound traffic to stop a» Hanover Street. Yom: All. Absent: None. Carried. 24. M/vod by White, supported by Hawkins thot the Qty enter Into a rental Isms lor city property ot 1013 W. Green for >490.00 per month, from Juno IS. 1**4 to June 1. 1**5. and too Mayor authorised to sign sold loose. Yom: AM. Absent: None. Carried. 37. Councilman Bloom thanked Jeff Mansfield. Director of Rubik Services lor alt the log work ho had done on toe rental of City house 28. Director of Rubik Services reported that Tyden Rorh renovation project Is progressing. Fon3 for the tennis courts is now being installed bosketboll courts ond tennis courts will bo resurfaced later this wook. C ity personnel hove replaced 2H blocks of curb and gutter on I. State Rd., completed annual safety trimming program ptetad 6 new water and sewer connections. and will bo working on completion of major street curb and gutter construction and bogion on local streets and finish roadside mowing. 2*. Mayor Gray stated thot too ad lor City Manager Is in too Banner and also league magazine ond City hopes to hove a Manager on lino by Septombsr. CouncMporson Ketchum stated toot this wm the first time she had heard any men­ tion of any kind of job description ond salary range. 30. Moved by Brower, supported by Ketchum that council go on record in support of the renewal of mileage lor Senior Citizens. Yom: AM. Absent: None. Carried. 31. Moved by Campbell, supported by May to ad joum into Closed Session at 8 30 p.m. after o 5 minute recces under Section 19.248. Sec. 8(e). Yom: Ketchum. Jaspers#. Hawkins. Campbell. Brewer Bloom White. May. Absent None Carried. 32. Return to open smsion at *^J8 p.m. 33. Moved by Campbell, supported by White, to adjourn at *-08 p.m. Bead end to R re-wd: Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery Qty Clerk (7/7) Hastings Class of 1944 has 50th reunion The Hastings High School Class of 1044 recently held Its 50th reunion. Gathering were (first row, from left) Nor­ ma (Knickerbocker) Decker, Phyllis (Kelley) Settles, Gall (Foster) Hees, LaRae (Dean) Lord, Willo (Hampton) Baker. Betty (Cooper) Sothard, Judy (Mulder) Undsay, George H. Brown; (second row) Marie (Nash) Ulrich, Patricia (Newton) Mlles, Ernie Miller, Bill Towne, Joyce (Echtlnaw) Towne, Bonnie (Brandstetter) Cove, Mar) (Stanley) Uli, Evelyn (Campbell) Hults, Mildred (Will) Jarman, Virginia Benedict; (third row) Harold Gray, Ula (Hallock) Nash, Dick Rasey, Joyce (Harrington) Thelen, Thelma (Schultz) Williams, Joan (Smith) Kaslnsky, Carolyn (Shellington) Robinson, Maylls (Gibbs) Mode; (fourth row) Stanley Bridleman, Chuck Reaser, Don Preston, Ken Miller, Otis Earl, Madeline (Tabor) Schultz, Wanda (Schllthroat) Gamaat, Marjorie (Matthews) Lewis; (fifth grow) Laurel Newton, Merle Hammond, Charlie McCarty, Andrew Kennedy, Ray Martin, Jack Walton, Don Haywood, Carl Mcllvaln; (sixth row) Louis Myers, Tom Waters, Ron Cunningham, Roy Fuller, Lewis Wlerenga, James Moses, Vernon Texter, Avery Aten (teacher) and Lawrence Rohrbacher. Civil War Muster set at Charlton Park hoTita NOTICE TO THE RESKXNTS OR BARRY COUNTY: CAM NO. V-1344 — CHARLES B JUDITH PMUTS. (applicants). LOCATION: At 4771 Joy Rd. on the West side between Marsh and Marsh Rds. In Sac. 4. Orangeville T«to- • as- < - - o» <_* ----- u «« - -«> - ■eewue >-▼Aj vfo । tee w- I* a mwru waeeving. • AAMutoe of 9-11 -*4 Airport board moettog • Minutae of 9-11-94 Historic Dfctricl Om- CAM NO. V I3-B4 - BMEST 4 DMORfS DMF. (applicants). LOCATION: At 704 W. Freeport Rd. on too North side between too VMope of Freeport limits 4 N. Broadway In Sec. 6. Carltan Twp. RURROM ............. ting a variance to go doser to CAM NO. V-M-04 — GARY BUCKLAND The North and South wM dash again m the War Between the States the weeiend of July 16 and 17 at historic Chartton The living hinory at the North aad the Somh will come alive July 16 and 17, m476 Crvd War eoidien aad civilian re-enaaon from across the Midwest re-enact the bank of Laurel Hill at Hmonc Chartton Park. Hmrmgt On May 8. 1864, Union Army Fifth Corps farces launched an assault on Confederate en­ trenchments on Laurel Hill, halfway between Todd's Tavern and Spottsylvania. Va. The Rebels not only held their ground, but pushed the Yankees back. The next few days saw several skirmishes and three more unsuc­ cessful federal assaults At 10 a.m. each day S-stuntay and Sunday. July 16 and 17, the military and civilian camps. Sutler’s Row and the village buildings will open and visitors will experience living history A 10:15 a.m. artillery demonstration Satur­ day morning will signal the start of the weekend's sporadic skirmishing, leading up io the main battle both days at 2:30 p.m. Visitors can enjoy a 11:15 a.m. military fashion show, followed by the 1 p.m. ladies fashion show and a 1:30 p.m. lecture about the boule each day conftrmod tor SIOJOO Budger tor dtotrtrt was 92*800 Yeoe WMto Bloom Brewer. Compbsi lepmi. *®r Mowtom. Ketchum Corned M. Moved by Wtote supported by Moy to*» too June i. barter from Rob art Byington bo received ad Mod. Yem; Al. ISssst. None. Carried 17. Ordinance *271 Moved by Josperse, sup­ ported by Hawtons toot Ordinance *271. an ordtomrs to amend Section 12.140 of Dfviston 2. of Aftlcto VI. of Chapter 12 of too Hostings Cado of 1*70. regarding unlicensed, inoperable, dismantl­ ed. etc.. Motor Votoctos bo odoptod. Yom. Kotdiem. Josperse. Hmsdiins. Campbell. Brower, ■teem MM Moy absent Mono. Corned M. Coundlmon Campbell stated toot ho hrs boon in contact with Lansing and too Senate has passed too reduction of Revenue Sharing, ond ho wil bo to contact with Bep. Bender tomorrow urg­ ing him to support too full funding of Revenue Sharing Campbed urged citizens and Council to wm to recommend too audit firm of Riant Moron tor sm year el >1*800 pending ctortocotton toot die bid includes too Single Audit. Councilperson Ketchum ashed d Detetrto t Touche bid and Crowe Chtoto. Ym they did low btd wm >10*00 from on todMduai Yom AB Absent None Carried LEGALrn NOTICES: | Filo No *4-21411R Estate of Qeyton Th^aw Houk els. deceased. Social Security No. 364*0-2025 TO ALL INTERESTED PlRSOSCS The decedent, whom last known address wm 1012 N Michigan. Heatings Ml 4*091 died Moy 14. 1**4 Creditors of too deceased ore notified that ail claims against too estate will bo forever barred representative Deborah Loo Roy. 9*40 Rldgobrook SE. Kentwood. Ml 4*901. or to both too indepen­ dent pursonoi representative and too Barry County Rrobcto Court. 230 W. Court Street. Hastings Michigan 4*901. within 4 months of toe date of publication of this notice Notice is further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond 1, OJWO A- ,4 vo bn me persons --- , - - r owvmoo --4 pao — la □to 11, •’ Mary I. Benedict (R493B9) 491* Cos rods Rood SE Grand Rapids Mi 4*944 •42-0020 (7/7) TO AU INTERESTED RERSON9 Your intarosl in too estate moy be borrod or af­ fected by too following: The decedent, whose lost known address was 240 E. North X.. Hastings. Ml 4*054 died Juno 26. 1**4 An instrument dated Sept. IB. 1*64 has boon admitted » too will of toe deceased. Creditors of too deceased ore notified toot oil claims opomst too estate will be forever barrod unless presented to too independent personal roprosontaTive. Kenneth Bohn. 3883 Andrus Rd.. Hastings. Ml 4*098. or to both toe independent personal representative ond the Barry County Rrobote Court. Hastings. Michigan 4*058. within 4 months of the date of publication of this notice Notice <s further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to too persons (T/11) Park, where re-enactors will demonstrate what must have been more than 125 years ago. Evcm highlight! Smurduy only will include n 2 p.m. firing eqund. • tadiei tm and croqurt game ai 4 p.m aad fra mg dance and cmertaimnem beginning ■ 7 p.m. on dae Village Oreen. Vuaore aoeading the 10 » 10:30 a.n>. Artillery Night Firing tnuat being a fiaahlight Sunday only highlight! include a church aervicew 10 a.m. in the village church and a 2 p.m. mice between the linea. , Event houn are Saturday from 10 a.m. lo 10:30 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. an 3:30 p.m.. with the histone village buildings doa- NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner in at 5fourth p.m. amuial each day. ^Tie Chartton Park Civic War Days is regarded m the best tactical reenactmem in Michigan aad a premiere evem for the Midweat because the battle is fought oa 100 acres of roiling terrain. Viaiann should be prepared to hike a short distance to the army camps and battlefield Wear comfortable shoes, bring • camera, and a fiashlight for the night firing Visitors with special needs should call the park in advance at 045-3775 for assistance FOR SALE 1972 New Moon Mobile Home C*/7f<u-Subscribe 12x70 with 8x10 expando Completely remodeled inside, naw drywall, panckng. carpet & gnoleum. 2 bedroom with unity room Indudes refrigerator and stove In Merfino’s Trailer Park. $6500 00. 948-8051 OBO au • 948*2467 • DEMOCRATS tmKPUBUCAMS NEED TO VOH REPUBLICAN AUG. 2nd TO HELP END THE CAREER OF THE COURTHOUSE CLIQUE. Five County Commission seats have Republican opposition Aug. 2nd. If you do not want your landfill to become a regional dump, you need to change the County Board of Commissioners Aug. 2nd. Mark Doctor (R) foe STATE REPRESENTATIVE COMMISSIONER DOSTER RM STATE REP. (REPUBLICAN) Pwa tor by Committee to Elect Mark A. Ooater, 13003 S. Doster Rd . Doster. Ml 49060 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7. 1994 — Page 11 Bernie Oom closes out coaching career in Hastings Coach Bernie Oom. who came to Hastings in 1965 as the head baseball coach and as the ninth grade football coach, cloned out his career, recently with retirement Oom started his teaching and coaching career in Sturgis, where he was the assistant varsity baseball coach for a year and junior vanity baseball coach. He also coached the Trojans' ninth grade football learn and seventh grade basketball team. He coached the Hastings varsity baseball squad until 1987 when he retired from the position and became the head junior vanity football coach. He had been the assistant vanity football coach under Bill Karpinski lor two yean This past season was his final year as jay vee football coach In 1982 and 1983 he coached seventh grade basketball Hi* memory highlight* reads like a list ot "Who’s Who" in Hastings sports over the last 30 yean. "1 coached Wes VanDenBerg. who is now the superintendent of the San Pasqual Unified School District in Winterhaven. Calf. He and Carl Norns were the only two freshmen I ever elevated to vanity level while coaching," Oom said. Other notables Oom coached were Dan Howitt, who went on to play at MSU. Cai. Fullerton, and in the majors with Oakland. Seattle and the Chicago White Sox and All-state catcher Dan King. All-slate second team infielder Jim Thomas and current Hastings coach Jeff Denny. Oom also worked with and learned from the iate Jock Clarey. Clarey was a institution in the Hastings district in coaching and had several All-Stale football players and a perfect season During that season. Oom was his assistant I think what I II miss most." Oom said, "is the positive contact with the kids. It is really a joy to work with kids who come out for team and really want to learn " The coach said he enjoyed teaching the junior varsity, frosh and younger teams because he could teach them lhe fundamentals. "1 liked to prepare them for Banner [SPORTS Haines makes All-state Hastings High School third baseman Eric Haines received All-state honorable mention as an infieldcr.recently Haines was also recognized this past sea­ son as Ail-district. All-regional. All-Battle Creek Area and All-Barry County for his play at third base While playing for Hastings, he hatted .486 with 51 hits this season, one hit shy of Nick Williams' high school record. He also struck oul just four times in 104 al bats and stole 26 bases as well. The Hastings graduate had 37 put outs and 58 assists with a .913 fielding average. Haines was the man coach Jeff Simpson said he liken to see come to the plate because he was a clutch hitter who could put the ball in play. Bumfo Oom stands in front of some his memorabilia from his 30-plus years of coaching He started coaching in Sturgis but came to Hastings in 1965 to be the varsity baseball coach. the varsity teams. There is so much for them to learn and I wanted to give them a good start." In his tenure as the baseball coach, he had one district title, a regional runner finish and eight conference championships. His baseball record was 272-188 overall and 161-100 in conference play. He is a charter inductee in the Michigan High School Baseball Hall of Fame and a 25-year member of the American Baseball Coaches Association. He taught architectural drawmg and wood shop "I couldn't have done all of this without the total support of my wife. Sue." Oom said. "She went to great lengths to help me and was always there to support me.” Oom also retired from lhe Michigan Army National Guard last year. He was a Lt. Col. and a staff officer for a maintenance battalion out of Lansing. Now that he's retired he said he's "going to dabble in a few things, work with the C.A.D. (computer assisted design) programs, do a little wood working and some remodeling projects and keep active." Oom said he has just one major regret, that he didn’t sec more of his daughter. Laura, playing softball. “She played at the same time as I was coaching the boys, so I didn't see a lot of her games The Ooms have three children. Laura. Wayne and David. All three graduated from Hastings. Packed crowd witnesses destruction of 74 cars in derby Simpson also said Haines is one of the best third basemen lo play for him in his 21 years coaching baseball at Hastings HYAA to hold football sign up The Hastings Youth Athletic Association will be holding sign ups for kids wanting to go oul for football. The sign ups will be held behind the Hastings middle school for kids in grades three through eight from 10 a.m. to I p.m.. Saturday July 30. Lauric Newton, project director for HYAA football, said there will be just lhe one day for sign ups but that player, can be added upto Aug. 14. The first practice will be Aug. 1 from 5:30 lo 7 p.m.. Cost for lhe season will be $20. Kids will be taught the fundamentals of the game, including sportsmanship, tackling, blocking, catching and throwing. The third and fourth grade coaches will be Bob Barnum and Greg Seber, the fifth and sixth grade coaches are Al Wilson and Gary Wank and the eighth grade coach will be Brandon Wilder The seventh grade coach­ ing slot is still open. For more information contact Newton at 948-2727. Lions Club to have golf outing The Hastings Lions Club is sponsoring it’s second annual “Golf for Sight" outing on August 27, at River Bend Golf Course The golf outing will be a three-man scramble, with a shot gun sla.1 at 9 a.m. The monies raised through this effort will be used for various community sight preserving projects, which includes glasses for children and adults. The club would appreciate your considers tion of sponsoring a hole for $50. A sign will be put up at the hole, either at the tee or the green, letting ail the golf participants know of your sponsorship and commitment to the community. The Hastings Lions Club will sponsor some cash prizes for various holes. If you fed you cannot sponsor a hole, but would like to help with a contribution of a door prize, the dub would appreciate that also. The crowd was over-flowing to watch 74 can in the Lake Ode**? Fair's Demolition For the second year in a row Ted Morse of I —ring look the feature win, tins year in an Impala Last year Morse had the win with an Imperial, which was outlawed this season He also won the first heat. Andy Lurty of Hastings was second. Ron Miller of Hastings was second in the feature heal with an Impala as well. Todd Bramer of Holland was third with a Buick. Seven Lake Odessa driven, three Hast­ ings driven and a Freeport driver also had heal victones or runner-up finishes in one of the largest demolition derbies in the state. According to records by the U.S-A Demob tion Derby, a private organization which runs demolition derbies across the slate, their largest derby is the Charlotte derby which has a maximum of 60 can. The Lake Odessa derby had 61 men driven and 13 women driven. Twelve of the women drove in the "Powder Puff" heat while one, Sara Wiegand, drove a 1976 Caddy to a third-place finish in the sixth beat against the men. The men start each heat with a "suicide start7 Half of the evs in thr heat are lined up at one end of the track while the other half is sent to lhe opposite end When the starter flag drops, the can back into each other, from there it's anybody guess as to what happens. The powder puff hrat was started with the classic 'parking lot" start. Al) 12 entrants were required to parallel park in front of the stands When the starter's flag dropped, announce Lori Root, said the ladies were to act as if they were Cart No. 86 and 40 do a number on another derby car which was caught between the two The driver of the car spewing steam was able to get dear before the shower leaving a parking lot. The heal lasted more than 20 minutes with Hastings' Tina England, driving an '81 Chevy, outlasting the other 11 entrants. Lenore Setters from Lake Odessa, driving a caddy, finished second in the powder puff Winner of the second heat was Terry Winstead of Lansing in a Ford with Jake Leak of Lake Odessa finishing second in a Ford. Bramer won the third heal and Dan Lewis of Lansing was second in a Buick. Paul Frizzell of Lake Odessa drove a Dodge to a win in lhe fourth heal and Freeport-native Leo Blough finished second in a Pontiac. Lake O*s Ron Crosby Jr and his Buick outlasted neighbor Kirk Walkington in an Olds 88 in the fifth heat Hastings' Ron Miller in an Impala won the sixth heal over Grover Skidmore of Lake Odessa in an Olds Dan Vandecar. from Lake Odessa, took an Olds 88 to victory in lhe seventh heat, followed by Wayland's Darrin Smith in a Chevy Holland native wins Lake O Figure 8 Dan VandenBnnk held off veterao-dnver Bob Stark of Charlotte and first-time driver Keith Stanton of Lake Odessa to win the feature heat in the Lake Odessa Fairs Figure 8 demolition derby. July I The three drivers battled out the final three laps in lhe Figure 8 as the other four drivers had succumbed the damage VandenBnnk also won the Figure 8 two years ago. This year be drove a 1976 Malibu “1 was lucky again this year." he said after the race. "I was able to get around inside the cars which had swung wide and I stayed out of trouble." VandenBnnk won the second heat race to make it to the feature Stark, in a late-model Chrysler, placed second in the first heat -ace and second in the semi-feature to make it lo the final race. Stanton, in his first race ever, drove a 1988 Oldsmobile to the victory in the first heat race. After the race he was limited to phases like "Oh. that great." or “That was fun!" His mother and grandmother were in the stands to watch. Both nearly had to be se­ dated after Stanton won lhe heat race. Jeff Miller of Lake Odessa was the runner up in the second heat Allen Stanton of Ionia was first in the third heat followed by Steve Frodell of Sand Lake. Fnxicll -Jso won the semi-feature heat. came in first, followed by Larrv Pitt of Middleville Paul Sorden of Kentwood was first in the fifth heat and Rands Benkowski of Freeport Top Dan VandenBnnk whips off his helmet and prepares to climb oul of his car after winning the feature heat in the Firgure 8 Right: First-time driver Keith Stanton pushes a pair of cars out of hts way enrouts kj his wm in the first heat Brts and pieces of cars kept falling off and Hltenng the arena during the demolition derby. Monday at the Lake Odessa Fak. j?ercf«fir|NEWs Hastings' Joe Bush and Gun Lake's Bob Holley will do battle in the 75-lap Chevy Challenge Night V at Berlin Speedway. Saturday. As of June 25, Bush had a slim 35-point lead over Holley in the points race. Last season Bush won his second points victory, while Holley won the points championship at Kalamazoo for late model stock cars Holley finished fifth in last week's 35-lap feature to close in on Bush's lead. Dave Cutler of Middleville was declared lhe winner after be and Allen Marcott of Wayland crossed the finish line in a photo finish of the 25-lap Sportsman Class A race. Cutler currently holds a third in the standings with three feature wins and Marcott is first, also with three wins. Saturday's practices will begin al 2 p.m. with time trials starting at 4 p.m and racing to start at 7:15 p.m. At the Kalamazoo Speedway. Friday night at 7:30 p.m.. som? of lhe top late model drivers in the midwest will be trying to win the 5th Annual Chevy Challenge. The 100-lap event around the 3/8lh-mile oval is sactioned by the NASCAR Winston Racing Series. Also on the 3-in-1 card is a slate of Sportsman and Factory Stock drivers. According to Mick Schuler, media representative for the track, more than 100 cars and drivers have already signed up for one of the biggest events of the year at the speedway. For more information call 349-3°78. At 1-96 this weekend, the American Motorcycle Association will be having die finals of the Pro-am on lhe 1/2-mile dirt track. All-week, drivers have been going through eliminations on the track and only the best will remain for Saturday's finals. For more information, call 642-6500. Al Martin's 131-dragway. Friday, drivers will be out for a test and tunc from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. On Saturday the strip will host lhe Promod's Extravaganza. The lop drivers of promodifieds will be blowing down the strip seaching for the quick time. For more information call 672-7800. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 7, 1994 Old Fashioned Fourth combines food, fun and a tribute to veterans by Teresa Frith Staff Wnirr Charlton Park's annual Old Fashioned Fourth of July celebration combined fun. food and a tribute lo veterans Sunday. The afternoon’s events were held in recognition of our nation's 21 Sth birthday. A t.ag-raising ceremony by American Legion Pou No. 45 began the celebration Retired educator and military veteran Harold Stannard of Woodland then spoke about D-Day. the past potential war with the Soviet Union, and other conflicts, such as those with Korea and Vietnam. Games and contests were held from rwx»n to 5 p.m.. and they included a three-legged race, sack race, water relay run. watermelon eating and seed-spitting contests, pie-eating and pie judging contests, a hay bale throwing comj rtitkm. a needle in a haystack search game and a contest to see who had the most freckles. The pie-eating contest was open to three categories. In the 10 and under crowd the winner was Danny Myloc of Vermontville, second place wem to Chad Ramses of Delton and third place was awarded to James Medeiros of Delton. In the 11- to 15-year-old competition the winner was Kelly Vandelen of Olivet, second place went to Bill Gieseler of Hastings and third was a three-way tie with Marie Batfdurff of Vermontville. John Horton of Bangor and Brandy Clipner of Ccnterbury. Ohio. The winner in the 16 and over group was Rick Ramsey of Hastings, second place went to Debra Clipner from Ccnterbury. Ohio, and third went to Gordon Holdndge of Kalamazoo A highlight of lhe day was the watermelon eating and seed-spitting contests. The winner in the watermelon eating contest for 10 and under was Becky Sindelar from Illinois, second went to Crystal Mayson of Jackson and third to Josh Bailey of Hastings Christy Horton of Bangor won in the IIto 15-year-old contest, with Jason Bailey of Hastings coming in second and a lie for third between Jim Bailey of Hastings and Esther Batdorff of Vermontville. In the 16 and over group the winner was Ruth Patterson of Hastings. Gordeu Holdndge of Kalamazoo was second and Randy Ellwood of Hastings was third. Seed spitting was split by age groups for giris and boys from under 10 lo over 16. The winner in the 10 and unoer group was Ben Batdorff. with a distance of 16 feet. Second went to Josh Bailey of Hastings and third to Hank Wheat of Clark vi lie In the II- to 15-year-old division, the winner was Jessica Vandlen of Olivet with a distance of 22 feet and nine inches. Second went to Dam Holysz of Parchment andjhird to Jim Bailey of Hastings. The winner in the 16 and over group was Dave Strong of Middleville with a length of 27 feet and eight inches. Second place was awarded to Gary White of Nashville and third went to Joe Matthew of Hastings. Chartton Park dlreck.' Diana Smith introduces guest speaker Harold Stannard o( Woodland, who gavrr a speech about past wars and how they have affected the United States Making ice cream looks tike hard work tor these two young ladies, but the reward was sweet home-made vanila ice cream. These kids are preparing to spit watermelon seeds across a line to see who can spit one the farthest. Charlton Park judges needed steady concentration to count freckles in the most freckles contest. The winner in the 10 and under group was Carly Cevenberger of Grand Rapids, second place was awarded to Josh Sander-, of Hastings and third to Becky Sinderlar of Illinois. In the 11- to 15-year-old competition the winner was Danae Allman of W'-yland. second went to Amy Miloch of Nashville and third to Paul Brown from East Lansing. The winner in (he 16 and over bunch was Linda Slaughter of Hastings, second went to Fran Vandlen of Charlotte and third to Vicky Sinderlar of Illinois Children 5 and under had fun searching for a giant needle in a haystack. The winner was Johnny Knox of East Lansing, there was a tie for second between Morgan Clipner of Columbus. Ohio and Jordon Bailey of Hastings and a tie for third between Casey Ramsey of Delton and Brandon Craun of Mason. Burlap sacks provided fun for all in the sack and lhe three-legged races. The winner in the 10 and under sack race was Josh Bailey of Hastings, second went to Kane Terry of Midfleville and third lo Margo Cooklin of Hastings. In the 11 - to 15year-olds. First place was a tie between Jessie Heinsen and Steven Frith, both of Nashville, second place was awarded to Matt Ashley of Nashville, with no third place given In the 16 and over group the winner was Norm Mikolaje of Battle Creek, second place went to Darryl Slaughter of Hastings and third to Jason Hetherington of Hastings. In the three-legged race, the winner in the 10 and under gang was team of Lacey Martin of Nashville and Crystal Maxon of Jackson, second place team was Dan Miloch of Vermontville and Matthew Clipner from Ccnterbury, Ohio, and the third place team and third was a tie between the teams of Becky Sindler and Moniea Sidjchlag of Illinois and Crystal Maxon of Jackson and Lacey Martin of Nashville. The team of Michael Leedoe of Hickory Comers and Billy Blair of Hastings won first place in the 11 - to 15-year-old category. Jessie Heinsen and Steven Frith of Nashville were second and the crew of Joseph and Herr Glenn from Battle Creek were third. The winners in the 16 and over group were Jason Hetherington and Darryl Slaughter of Hastings, second place went to the team of Gary and Rick Ramsey of Delton and third to the team of Doug Leet and Dan Blair of Hastings. Teams of Five competed in the water relay race. The object of the game was to carry tablespoons of waler to Fill up a cup placed on a chair al the end of the track. First place in the 10 and under group went to the team of Heather Punt, Ellison Pomtt. Mary Beth Holysz. Jennifer Punt and Crystal Porritt; the second place team was Josh Sanders. Steve Sekrecki. Jeff Adams. Amanda Kekrecki and Matthew Halifax; and lhe third place team was Tom Gieseler. Monica and Brittany Siedshlag. Becky and Chuck Sindlar. Names of the winners in the other age categories were not available al press time due to them not being recorded yet by the Cl ariton Park staff. The straw bale toss required a combination of skill, coordination and strength. The object was to throw a bale of >traw out across a marked Field and then measure where it landed. It was open to men and women over the age of 12. Jason Hetherington of Hastings made the winning throw of 27 feet 9 inches in the men's competition, second went lo Gary Ramsey of Delton with a distance of 26 feet, 9 inches and third to Pastor Blair of Delton, with a distance of 26 feet. 2 inches. In the women's competition. Nicole Howard of Nashville threw the winning distance of 14 feet 9 inches, second went to Barb Horton of Bangor with a distance of 10 feet 11 inches and third to Vai Blair of Hastings with a distance of 10 feet 8 inches. Besides fun and games, there was plenty to see and to eat during the celebration. The historic buildings at the park were on display, along with a real blacksmith and a carpenter. A pie judging contest rounded out the day's activities at the park's old Hastings Township Hall building. The winners were chosen from three different categories of pies: fnrit, cream and miscellaneous. Winning First place in the fruit pie category was Jennifer Punt of Middleville with an apple pie. Gail Miloch of Vermontville was second with a cherry pie and Jan Knox of Haslett took third with her cherry pie. In the cream category First place went to Heather Punt of Middleville for her chocolate mud pie. second to Debbie Bailey of Hastings for a lemon meringue and third to JoAnn Bailey for her lemon meringue pie. In the miscellaneous category Jan Knox of Haslett won First with a pecan pie. second went to Rachel Brown for her coconut custard pie and third to Rose Batdorff of Vermontville for a pumpkin pie. was Missy Count and Maro Cooklin. both from Hastings. The crew of Michael Leedoe and Billy Blair, both of Hastings took First place in the 11 - to 15-year-old competition, second place went to the team of Brandy Clipner of Centcrbury. Ohio and Laura Miloch of Vermontville and third went lo the team of Steven Frith and Jessie Heinsen. both of Nashville. In the 16 and over group, the team of Vai and Dan Blair of Hastings won. second went to the team of Norris and Terry Mikolajez of Battle Creek and third to Doug Lydy and Jodie Lillie of Hastings The wheelbarrow race was widely enjoyed by children of all ages. The winners in the 10 and under category were Dan Blair and Chad Ramsey of Delton, second went to Jennv Loose and Katie Terry of Middleville In the three-legged race two people each put one foot into a burlap sack and tried to run a race Rides in a horse drawn surrey were just one ot the many activities dunng the Chartton Park 4th of Juty celebration on Monday. Heaving a bale of straw was hard work for some of the women, but the winner managed to toss her bale more than 14 feet during the competition at Charlton Park on Monday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 7, 1994 — Page 13 Putnam Library to seek tax in Aug. 2 primary by Terr** Frith Staff Writer Nashville's Putnam Library will seek a one-half mill lax levy on lhe Aug 2 primary ballot. Library Board President Janet Rushford said that the board approved the measure after it was determined that additional funding is needed in order to maintain current levels of service. The library's treasury is being depleted because of loss of income caused by higher salaries, a decrease in revenue-sharing money from the village, less state aid and less money from penal fines This year, 38 percent of the library’s budget came from penal fines, according to Rushford, while statistics have shown that the average budget amounts from fines in other libraries is about 14 percent "The Mate library recently told Putnam that they should only be relying on penal fines for between 20 and 25 percent of our budget. " Rushford said Penal fines come from the state and are paid based on population. The fines come from traffic violations. Department of Natural Resources fines and other infractions. The income level from the fines has lessened because more of the money now goes toward court costs, more community service in lieu of fines and more people going to jail instead of paying their fines. , Penal fines are distributed to libraries i throughout the stale, depending on the popu- Uns ot these Hems was part ol lhe reason the state library advised Putnam Library to go fix the millage vote If the millage request is successful, homeowners in the townships of Cam ..'ton and Maple Grove would pay the taxes • ith their winter tax bills Those who are also residents of the village would not be double taxed. Nashville Village and Castleton Township now each give the library $2,000 a year and Maple Grove gives $1,000. If the millage bid is successful, these appropriations would no longer be necessary. However, due to lhe wording of lhe Putnam will, which gave the village the library in 1923. Nashville is re­ quired to provide financial support to the library. If this is not done, lhe building would revert back to Putnam's heirs and the village would lose lhe library. Therefore. Nashville would have to give the library an undetermined amount of funding each year. One-half mill would require that a homeowner pay $1 fix each two thousand dollars of state equalized value of their home. For example, a homeowner whose house had an SEV of $20,000 would pay an additional $10 in taxes each winter. One-half mill would raise approximately $20,000 thousand each year, library officials said. Rushford added that while some people think the library has enough money from things such as donations, those can't usually be used for everyday operating expenses. Donations are usually given for specific purposes and go into things like the refurbishing fund and requests for specific books. For example, the funds from the Kiehl estate that were received earlier this year can be used only for investment purposes, with the library gening the yearly interest from it. "The library must stay current with its books, journals and reference materials." said Rushford "Especially since the schools have less money to spend on them and the students are therefore coming here lo do their reports. If we slip up and don't keep current, then we will never catch up “ i 1 at ion of the audience served. Nashville i serves an audience of between 6.000 and ! 7.000 people in Maple Grove ami Castleton townships. For the last few years, the library has received $1.62 per person, while the county I average was $2.45 per person. This funding L ’ is expected to go down next year. ‘ Another drop in funding came after lhe *1980s. when the library stopped receiving |revenue sharing money that the village got I from the state When the village no longer |got that money, the library also lost those 'funds She added that the average txxik now costs $15 and the average reference book be tween $25 and $50 each Another potential cost-savings area not available to Putnam Library is cutting hours of operation. The library is required by the state to operate a minimum amount of hours in ixder to receive any kind of slate aid. "When compared to other libraries in our population range, we average only 1.3 full­ time staff. while the state average is between 2.24 and 3.76 people." said Rushford. "Our staff don't receive much over the minimum wage and much of our help comes from volunteers " She added that the higher salary costs didn’t come from higher actual wage increases, but that the library is now making up part of salary costs that used to be paid by the American Association of Retired People to a previous employee. There also is the cosi of continuing the education of the librarians in order to keep within the slau guidelines. The library also bears he cost of that schooling. The stale mandates that libraries have a certified librarian, or funding is lost. One-half of state funding goes to pay for new books and the other to pay for the fee for the required membership in the Woodland Library Cooperative Membership in the co-op also has contributed lo the increase in (he library budget through its requirements to install a computer system with a modem and fax machine in ixder lo be compatible with the co-op. The addition of the modem and fax required two extra phone lines at the library, which is another added budget requirement Evcrydu) expenses such as utilities, trash pickup and office supplies also have gone up. said Rushford 'Witte "Wc have been told by the state that wc have to generate .3 mills of the total popula­ tions area's SEV in order to receive funding." said Rushford. "This year that amount is $14,782.80 and whether or not we reach that amount depends on what penal fines wc get this year “ She added that in 1992 lhe library nearly didn't reach the required funding levels and almost lost its slate aid. -detten... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means ot expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings. Mk higan 49058 Blood. TERRY GEIGER Republican for State Representative \\ hat I \(T\ Xinerican Should Know. COMMITMENT. DEDICATION. EXCELLENCE. TERRY GEIGER - COMMITMENT... • • • • • • • • | ManinrH j HASTINGS - Maxine N. Vaughan, 80 of North Scree:. Hastings passed away Sunday, j«!y 3, 1994 at Tendercare in Hastings. She was born on September 22,1913 at Flint the daughter of Wilbert and Amy (Bates) Hacock. She was raised in the Saginaw area and attended schools there She was married to Gilbert Vaughan on April 28, 1935 and came to Hastings in 1992 from Lake Odessa and had previously lived at Torch Lake, Farmington Hills, Canon City, Midland and in Saginaw Mn. Vaughan was employed as an aide in the Canon City School system far several years and was well known far her singing. She was a member of Lake Odessa United Methodist Church. Preceding her in deith wen bnxhen. Wilbert ud Pierce HiKOck. She u arrived by her husband. Gilbert; son aad wife. G. Ronald and Ann Vaughan of Cadillac, daughter and husband. Karen and Jerry Eek man of Hasnnfs, foster sort. Thomas Vaghan of Torch lake; six grandchildren, eight great grandchildren, two sum. Maryellen Paine of Grand Rafnda aad Agnes Punsow of Qartsville Memorial services will be held 11 «> a.m. Ttasday, July 7 al Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J Anton officiating. Burial Win be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial corributions may be made to lake Odessa Historical Society or Alzheimera Disease Foundattoo I Jtm A. Sduidt Helen M. Martin HASTINGS - Helen M Martin, 61 of Nissaki Drive, Hastings, passed away Monday, July 4, 1994 at her home. She was born November 16,1932, at Scran­ ton. Pennslyvama. the daughter of Edward and Mary (Nealoni Regan. She was raised tn the Arlington Virginia area and attended schools there. Helen graduated from George Washington High School ia 1950. She was married to Ronald J. Martin on March 31,1951 and moved to the Hastings area in 1952. Mrs. Martin was employed at the Hastings Middle School Cafeteria for several years. Provincial House in Hastings and the former Heislers restaurant in Hastings. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Paul Martin ia 1963. She is survived by her husband, Ronald; three daughters, Mary and Ray Rose, Lee Ann and Sieve Hunter and Lon and David Jackson, all of Hastings; one son, Ronald E. and Ann Martin of Hastings; eight grandchildren; three great grandchildren, brother Eugene Regan of Arlington, Virginia. The Rile of Christian Burial will b- held 2.-00 p.m. Thursday, July 7 at Sl Rose of Lima Catholic Church with the Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. | CHARLOTTE - Jean A (Rossetier) Scheldt. 64. of Charlotte passed away Thursday. June 3ft 1994 ■ Sparrow Hospital She wasbor-. March 2.1930 in Fowlerville, the daughter of Carl and Hildred (Longacres) Roueoer. She graduated from Fowlerville High School ia 1948 and froa Olivet College where she recaved her B A. degree She mamed Richard Scheldt. August 27, 1951 ia Mocks Corner, South Carolina. Jean was a life long member of the Grand Ledge Seventh Day Adventist Church. She was a leader in the Girl Scouts. Pathfinder, Sabboch School Kindergarten Leader and a retired school teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents and ooe user, Dorothy Tomaschek Surviving are her husband. Richard, five children, Luanne Day of Charlotte. Richard (Lisa) Scheldt Jr. of Greenwood. Arkansas. Norelea (Michael) Houseman of Grand Ledge, Kevin (Brenda) Scheldt of Saranac. Thomas (Coame) Scheldt of Charkxte; ten grandchil­ dren; three brothers. Gilbert (Thelma) Rossetter of Howell. Don (Roberta) Rosseuer of Washington. Pennsylvania, Rudolph Tomas­ chek of Lansing; two sisters. Arlene Simpson of Lake City, her twin Joan Weygandt of Lake Odessa; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 5, at the Grand Ledge Seventh Day Adventist Church, 4980 Bun Avenue. Grand Ledge with the Reverend Terry Coursey officiating. Inter­ ment will be Lakeside Cemetery Lake Odessa Memorial contributions may be made to Lhe Grand Ledge Seventh Day Adventist Church or a charity of chorce Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel m Lak: Odessa Kaiene A. Reahm WAYLAND - Kaiene A Reahm, 14 of Gun Lake passed away Monday, July 4, 1994 of accidental boat injuries. Kaiene was born on February 12, 1980 at Grand Rapids, the daughter of Robert O. and Shelia A. (Mulford) Reahm. She was raised in the Gun Lake Area of Wayland ar4 attended Grade and Middle School at Waylaid Kaiene was a freshman at Wayland High School. She was a member of Girl Scouts for several years end the Wayland Middle School Volley­ ball. She was involved in the Tutoring Program assisting teachers in grade school. Preceding her in deatn were grandmother. Marjorie Mulford and grandfather. Kendall Reahm. Kaiene is survived by ha parents, Robert O and Shelia A (Mulford) Reahm; brother. Kendall A. Reahm all of Gun Lake, Wayland, grandparents. Alene Reahm of Wayland and Albert (Pat) Mulford of Hastings; great grand­ mother, Pearl Vermeulen of Hastings, aunts and uncles, Dennis and Andrea Storrs of Hast­ ings, Max Mulford of Branson. Missouri, Lany Reahm of Columbus. Ohio; and several cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday. July 7, at 11:00 a.m. at the Gun Lake Community Church with Pastor Keith Dragt officiating Interment al Yankee Springs Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wayland Public School where a memonam is being established in memory of Kaiene A. Reahm. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville Lakewood Citizens Advisory Committee Member-Kids Count Committee ionic Intermediate School District Advisory Board Past Choir Barry County Republican Party. 1966-1988 Charter Member Smail Business Tax Action Committee Bush tor President Committee 1988 Engler for Governor Committee. 1990 A 1994 National. Stale and Local Campaign Committees TERRY GEIGER - DEDICATION... 1. Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-risk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and state* rules, laws, policies and regulations 4. As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions 5. There is no risk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused • • • • • • • ■ Preonci -Detegaie <MMogM«Hto|MMtoon 1984-preeera • “ Member 3rd District Congressional Comm -eight years, past secretary, current treasurer Member NF* GuarOan Agency Council tor Small Busmer Member-Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce Membx-takewood United Methodist Church Truster Woodland Township Meme er Lakewood Wastewater Authority Board of Directors TERRY GEIGER - EXCELLENCE... • • • • Bam County Republican of the year. 1989 Successful small business owner 17 years agri-business Graduate. Lakewood High School and Alma College. BA in Public Service "I have always been committed to making things better...out community...our future, I pledge the same level of commitment to you as your state representative. ” — Terry Geiger von AUGUST 2ND • REPUBLICAN PRIMARY A COMMITMENT TO US । 1 Fold lor by Geiger lor Stale Bepreseniaove P O Bo. M. woodtand. w 4M97-OOU You Deserve Quality & Satisfaction Our facilities enable you to achieve the look you deserve in EVERY PRINTING JOB. FROM THE INITIAL DESIGN ALL THE WAY TO THE FINAL PRODUCT. WHETHER ITS A SIMPLE ONE-COLOR OR COMPLEX MULTI-COLOR JOB, OUR TRAINED STAFF WILL GIVE EACH PRINTING JOB THE PERSONAL ATTENTION IT DESERVES. Call us the next time you're in need of a quality printer. Our REPRESENTATIVE WILL BE HAPPY TO DISCUSS YOUR NEXT PRINTING NEED WITH YOU. LOCATED AT 1952 N. BROADWAY HASTINGS. Ml 616/945-5078 FAX — 616/945-5192 4 i �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 7, 1994 Two women plead guilty to cashing bad payroll checks Two women convicted of cashing had payroll checks in the Barry County area in March and Apnl pleaded guilty Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to some of the charges against them Evelyn Hardw ick. 31. of Detroit, and Vic­ toria V. Swcanngum. 36. of Highland Park, both were charged with two counts of utter ing and publishing, punishable by up to 14 years in prison. As part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor s office, the women each pleaded guilty to one uttenng and publishing charge. In exchange, the prosecutor will drop the other charges The prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that Swcanngum is a habitual offender, third offense The women were arrested in Apnl shortly after one ol them attempted to cash a check for about $450 at the Woodland Centre Shell station. State Police troopers at the Hastings post said tine of the women had cashed an other bad check al the same store two weeks before, on March 26. police said. The clerk on duty refused to cash the woman's check, however, and called 911 lo report the incident, troopen said Two State Police troopers from the Hastings post later taw the women driving south on M-43 and arrested them The women also allegedly hail cashed bo gus checks at the Felpausch Food Center in Hastings. In other recent court huninea • A 27-year-old Hastings man accused of having sex and sexual contact with a 13y ear-old girl in August stood mute to the charges Not guilty pleas were entered on Jerry D Spriggs behalf He is charged with one count of first-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, and one count of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which car­ ries a maximum sentence of IS years in prison A July 21 pre-tnal was set. • A 23-year-oid Delton man accused of having criminal sexual contact with r.iother man in November pleaded guilty to one of lhe charges against him during his arraign ment Scott A. Tobey pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual assault, a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of second degree criminal sexual conduct also pending against Tobey for al­ legedly engaging in »cxual conduct with the man while he was physically helpless, and causing him personal injury. That charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison Tobey stood mute to that charge and a not guilty pica was entered on his behalf The prosecutor also agreed to recommend that Tobe* receive no more than one year in Sentencing was scheduled for July 14. * A 30-year-old man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a girl under 13 years old in September pleaded no con­ test to a reduced charge Carl E Kidder pleaded no contest to a charge of assault with the intent to commit sexual penetration His ptea was made as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of first-degree criminal sexual con­ duct and one count of second-degree crimi­ nal sexual conduct pending against Kidder First-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prist n. Seconddegree criminal sexual conduct carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Kidder offered a no contest plea to the assault charge because of a lack of memory about lhe incident. Sentencing was scheduled for July 14. • A Sept. 12 trial was scheduled for a 22year-old Plainwell man accused of fleeing police in April. A Sept I final pre-tnal was also sched uled for Daniel C Wooten, who is charged with fleeing a police officer, second offense, which is punishable by one to four years in prison and a $10,000 fine. He also faces misdemeanor charges of Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Rial I. stall ANTRIM COUNTY: TEN BEAUTIFUL wooded acres near Schun Mountain and Jordan River. Gravel road and eiectr.ciiy $13,900. $500 down, S17VMo. Il« land contract Survey aad Tate Insurance Abo 10 acres with magnificent views, $22,900 Northern Land Company. 1600-966-3116 IhiMtii w Scrwto HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and tacome property’Debt consolidat.'on•Turoed down ’ problem credit? We an help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 boon. AAA Mortgage A. 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Must have good typing, spelling and telephone skills. At least 5 years experience required. Need to be able to work well with the public. Job duties include answering multi-line phone system, filing, data entry. Send resume to: Ad *200A, do The Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49053 Please include pay requirements. reckless driving and driving with a restricted license Those charges carry a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both WiMiten stood mute to the charges in June and not guilty pleas were entered -xi his be­ half • A 17 year-old Hastings man accused of breaking into a car in May stood mute to the charge A not guilty plea was entered on Peter L. Smith's behalf Smith faces a charge of breaking into lhe vehicle to steal more than $5 worth of prop­ erty That charge is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. A July 21 pre-trial was set. • A Sept 12 Inal was scheduled for a 24year-old Plainwell man accused of possess­ ing a stolen Camaru last summer. A Sept I final pre-tnal was also set for David C Wooten Wooten is charged with possessing mere than $100 worth of stolen property, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of concealing lhe identity of the car by removing identification numbers from it. which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or bo’h. He is alsc charged with attempting to con­ ceal the identity of the car by removing identification numbers from it. That charge is a misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. Wooten stood mute to the charges in June and not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half • A 16-year-old Hastings resident accused of possessing a stolen firearm in April stood mute to the charge. A not guilty plea was entered on William D Pelkey's behalf. Pelkey is charged with receiving and con­ cealing a stolen firearm, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both. A July 21 pre-trial was scheduled • A 17-year-old Shelbyville woman ac­ cused of stealing checks in April stood mute to a charge of committing larceny in a build­ ing. A not guilty plea was entered on Jennifer K. Daniels' behalf Larceny in a building is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine or both. . MAY THE ' SOURCE' BE WITH YOU \ulotnoH\i 1965 FORD RANGER PICK­ UP. 4 speed. P/S. $1,000. 945- 3030.___________________ 1967 DODGE COLT. 74.000 mites, good condition, $1,500. 946- 2505.___________________ FOR SALE 92 CHEVY C1566, 2WD, 57,000 highway mites, with topper and built in seats for the kids. Sharp only $10,900 call 946-2175 after 6:00pm. 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He then pleaded guilty to lhe lesser charge as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecu­ tor's office. He told lhe court during his original plea that he was working al a car dealership when he saw the check sitting on a desk and stole iL He said he filled the check oul and cashed it for $251.58. Planning a GARAGE SAI F? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special frtend..."CONGRATULATlONSH to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • CaU 945-9554 Two held in assault, intimidation HASTINGS — Two Hastings men face charges of assault and ethnic intimidation in connection with a fight Monday. June 27, in the parking lot of the State Employees Credit Union on East Slate Street. Hastings City Police said. Anthony J. Coulter. 25, of 306 S. Michigan, and Khristopher E Twigg. 20. of 360 W. Woodlawn, were involved in a fight with a 19- year-old Hastings man at about 9:18 p.m., office.s said. Poli e said the victim and some fnends were playing football when Coulter and Twigg appro; ched, yelling ethnic slurs at the victim, who is an African-American Twi gg and Coulter allegedly started a fight with the victim, and al one point in the light Twigg pulled a 3 1/4-inch knife on the victim, police said. During the fight. Twigg and Coutter continued to yell ethnic slurs, officers said. When police arrived at the scene, all three men were reportedly arrested on charges of disorderly conduct. A knife was found in Twigg's pocket after his arrest. Officials at the Barry County Prosecutor's Office report Twigg has been charged with assaulting the man with a dangerous weapon, a felony punishable by up to four yean m prison, and ethnic intimidation, a felony punishable by a maximum of two yean in prison. Twigg has also been charged with drunk and disorderly conduct, a misdemeanor. Cr alter is charged with ethnic intimidation and assault and battery, a misdemeanor, off dais said A July 13 pre-exam has been scheduled for Twigg in 56th District Court, officials said. i I 1 1 HASTINGS TWP. — A 67-year-old Hastings woman was hurt Tuesday. June 27. when she rolled her car over on East Center Road. Suae Police at the Hastings post report Genevieve B. Denny, of 380 Meadow Lane, was driving east on Center near Powell ! ' Road at 8:55 a.m. when she ran off lhe right side of the road, glanced off a large tree and hit another large tree The car then rolled over onto the driver's side. Denny told troopers she felt light beaded and was thinking about pulling off lhe road Right-n tnis galar, ;o.. when she blacked out. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, then reportedly was transferred to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in GrarRapids Her condition could not be determined. ; i 1 can tap mtc tne source however ■ me tree Consumer Two animal bow targets stolen Information Catalog f 1 sts tree ano tow-cost govern CASTLETON TWP. — Two three-dimensional animal bow targets worth $210 were stolen last week from a home on South Martin Road, deputies at the Barry County ment publications on Sheriffs Department report. 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His applica- Hastings woman hurt in rollover igno-arce arer ,c„ ___________________ COMPANY SEEKS VERSA­ TILE Independent individual to join team of marketing profes­ sionals Previous experience in sates or marketing helpful, but not required. Complete training if accepted ideal candidate will be self-motivated, able to work with minimum supervision, and enjoy extensive commercial and light industrial client contact Forward resume to Ad <295, C/o The Reminder. P. O. Box 166. Hastings, Ml 49058.________ DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and driven license. 945-9613. Daniels also faces charges of forgery and uttering and publishing for allegedly forging an $80 in April. She stood mute lo the charges in June and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. Both charges are punishable by up to 14 years in prison An Aug. 4 pre-trial for all three charges was scheduled • An 18-year-old Hastings man who pleaded guilty to forging a check in Novem- three years of probation. Timothy B. Clow also was ordered to pay $ 1.5(X) in costs and $251.28 in restitution. Clow was sentenced on a charge of at­ Two area teens hurt in pileup • WOODLAND TWP. — Two teenagers were hurt Saturday. June 25. in a four-car pileup on M-50 east of Clark Road. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. The crash occurred at 1:30 p.m.. troopers said. They said an eastbound car driven by Matthew Von Goodemoot. 17. of 825 Washington Blvd., Lake Odessa, was stopped to make a left turn. Two other cars, driven by Andrew R. Shaw. 23. of Greenville, and Nicholas A. Schmitz, 16. of Hodson, were stopped behind Goodemoot Brian M. McMullen. 16. of Hudson, came up behind the group in a fourth car and rearended Schmitz' car. troopers said. Schmitz* car hit Shaw's, which hit Goodemoot's. McMullen then drove off the right side of the road, opened his car door, fainted and fell out of the vehicle, police said educating your children * t • more So dispel the darkness and send for the source Write today to Man held in 3rd offense drunk driving Pueblo Colorado for the HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they arrested a 31-year-old Hastings man Saturday morning on a charge of drunk driving, third offense Officers said they pulled over Larry J. Tomlinson, of 102 W. Carlton Center Road, after watching him cross the center line three times while driving along Stale Street at 12:19 tree Consumer Information Catalog Just send your Schmitz was injured in the crash and he was taken to Sparrow Hospital in Lansing, where he was treated for his injuries. McMullen's passenger. Joshua Zemlo. 17. of Clayton, was also hurt. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, uhere he was treated and released Troopers said they ticketed McMullen for not being able to stop in a clear distance from the other cars. . • a.m Tomlinson smelled of alcohol and had red eyes, officers said. A breath test reportedly showed he had a .19 percent blood alcohol level. A .10 percent is considered legally Consumer Information Center intoxicated Officers said they found an open bottle of beer in lhe vehicle. They also said Tomlinson gave them a false name when they initially pulled him mer He was ticketed for transporting open intoxicants in a vehicle, officers said. The Prosecutor's Office reports they have issued warrants against Tomlinson for driving with a restricted license, second offense, and unlawfully using a driver's license. name and address to * • Deoartment Source» " ■ Pueblo Colorado of 009 . * � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-07-14.pdf 98bbd7e27b50bf8930b65bf2fd00f1e0 PDF Text Text HASTING’’. FJKIC UBUH 1?! S ChLAjISt MJIMU.Ml 49064 1193 Realtors have candidate forum Teen dances to start July 23 Set Page 2 Ground broken for Hanover Village See Page 14 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Ki . ' “ ANNER Hastings THURSDAY. JULY 14 IW4 VOLUME 140. NO. 22 PRICE 25' News County to discuss landfill July 22 Briefs by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The public is invited to listen and com­ ment when members of the Barry County Board of Commissioners meet as a "com­ mittee of the whole" at I p.m. Friday. July 22 to begin discussing the proposed solid waste amendment which would allow the current Hastings Sanitary Service landfill to expand and become a regional landfill to serve 12 counties The meeting will be held io the commu­ nity room on the first floor of the new Courts A Law Building on West Court Street in Hastings Commissioners have been urged by pri­ vate individuals and some board candidates to make their views known about the landfill issue before (he Aug. 2 primary election All commissioners temp expire al the end of the year and ail face opposition in the primary and/or general election except for incumbent Republican Commissioner Sandy James, who represents Rutland and Hope townships and part of Barry History on the auction block The Hastings Hotel parking Id was the r jene of a Tuesday auction to sell anything that could be removed from the building. Many came to tx y mementos of the histone bulking, others just to walk in he budding tor the last time. Residents sue over dealership rezoning by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Three North Broadway residents are suing Barry County government and the County Planning Commission for approving the re­ zoning of a 10-ucre parcel of land in Castle­ ton Township from agriculture-residential to a heavy commercial district Nancy and EMen Shclknbarger of 2999 N. Broadway and Ronald W Hinkle. 3330 N. Broadway. Tiled a lawsuit Monday m Barry County Circuit Court asking the court to invalidate and reverse the rezoning recom­ mendation. claiming the action was im­ proper and invalid. They also want to be awarded for their c.^ats. attorney fees and possibly other relief The County and the Planning Commis­ sion have 21 days to file an answer or take other action to respond. Many residents in the vicinity of North Brordway (M-43) and Welcome Road are up­ set that Thomapplc Vai ley Equipment own r-.s were granted the re zoning change July 21 by the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers. The County Planning Commission ap­ proved the zoning change the week before. The Timmerman brothers, who own the John Deere dealership, want to move from CIvH War show at Chartton Park Narty 300 Civil Ww too* acron rte Midweal will be a taaric Owriroa Part *■> weakaed to Aa aniSay di imaMiaioa n artedalad far 10-13 am taaadaj. Reaeactowaaa <d ae aaia banka each day writ be al 2:30 p.m There atoo win bee antary taahra rtow a 11:13 ajw.. Mtowad by a Wtoe' tahioa dtow aad a 1:30 par tartare aboa the bank bort their Bedford Road site io the southeast cor­ ner of North Broadway and Welcome Road to expand their business. At the time the rezoning was approved, neighbors grumbled that the county had not followed its own ordinances. That is the ba­ sis of the lawsuit Technical irregularities in dates set for public hearings, requesting the wrong rezoning classification and ocher is­ sues arc cited in the suit. The Timmerman brothers made multiple compromises to try to work with the neigh­ borhood residents, such as volunteering to increase a buffer area between homes and the business About 60 to 70 homes are within a mile of the proposed dealership location. Many Barry County residents, especially farmers, are grateful for the rezoning for the dealership Fanners rely on the dealership being close by to help them have viable farm businesses. Thomapple Valley Equipment is owned by the Timmermans' Fillmore Equipment corporation and is listed in the lawsuit as Timco. The John Deere company asked Fillmore to expand its operations to also serve Lake Odessa and Caledonia where John Deere dealerships have closed recently be­ cause of a retirement and a death. The lawsuit alleges that Timco. which submitted like rezoning request, did not own the parcel of land to be rezoned and had no legal standing to request the rezoning. Con­ sequently the County Planning Commission should have rejected the request, the Shellenbargers and Hinkle maintain The lawsuit also mentions that Timco first requested, on April 21. a rezoning to C-l (light commercial) rather than the C-3 (heavy commercial). The suit charges that approving the C-3 change was improper un­ der the County Zoning Ordinance. County Commissioner Marjorie Radant has said the wrong zoning classification was requested because of an error made by a former county employee. Later, on May 24. the residents <aid Timco requested C-3 and had four or more changes in information. The residents also claim the matter was never put on the Plan ning Commission's May 24 agenda as re­ quired and that a proper public hearing was never held. The property description for the rezoning is legally incorrect, the lawsuit alleges, be- See REZONING, Page 5 Township. Some commissioners already have publ»c!y stated their position about the proposed landfill expansion (see separate story in this issue) and at this week's County Board meeting Commissioner Ethel Bose said. "I’ve been against it since day one." Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said he also opposes the landfill expansion. Commissioner Robert Wenger said he hoped commissioners would not look at the proposed amendment with a dosed mind. Fuhr said he had reserved his opinion dur­ ing the planning process and formulated his opinion after studying all the information. Boze said Hastings Sanitary Service has the right of due process "but we have to re­ member that we represent the yeopie." The County Board Tuesday agreed to set the landfill discussion for July 22. Commis­ sioner Gordon Fuhr said be thought it would be important for the board to have an agenda for the com mittec-of-the-whole meeting. In addition to welcoming legal assistance from County Prosecutor Dale Crowley re­ garding the landfill issue, commissioners also voted to retain the services of an attor­ ney who specializes in environmental r-aues and Michigan's Public Act 641. Commis­ sioners authorized County Coordinator Ju­ dith Peterson, County Board Chairman Orvin Moore and Wenger to select the spe­ cialized legal counsel "We have a lot of information to go over." Moore said. He said be didn't expect the board to make a decision at the meeting but it could begin to formulate a recommen­ dation. The County Solid Waste Planning Com­ mittee voted last month to recommend commissioners approve the proposed expan­ sion amendment to the county's solid waste plan. The County Board originally appointed the Solid Waste Planning Sm LANDFILL, Pm* 13 Divine intervention? Adult bookstore's demise is a mystery by Nick Hoffman Local musician to take new post Roh Srrterrti won anil leave bee pan at director of music aad organist the Hasdufs Rm Uricd Methods Church Seyberrti baa accepted a poaaaa m aaaac rtnxaor aad oryaniai hr die Pint Uaaad Mertodm Church b Troy. Mich A apeoai farewell fellowship lune ia piaaaed far Sunday, hdy 24. following toe *30 a n aranhip tervitx The puhbc a welcome Staff Water A week after the closing of an adult book and video store downtown, speculation continues as to why it shut down after less than two months in busitiess. Hastings News and Video, which offered adult videos, magazines, books and gifts, reportedly opened at 124 E. State St. in the beginning of May and closed sometime last week Qi Tie Chen, who is the owner of the Beijing Restaurant, owr.s the buikiing where the bookstore opened for business Chen said he did net know why the owners of the bookstore, who were from Detroit, decided to call it quits He said he did not even find out they were leaving until one of the managers gave him back the keys to the building on Tuesday. July 5. "They didn't tell me they moved out." he said * He said be did not know if they left because of a lack of business or because of pressure from area residents i "I know a lot of people didn’t like it." Chen said Judy Katz, owner of Blair's Pet and Garden Supplies, which was next door to the bookstore. said she was not sure why the store closed either "We were just darned fortunate they got out of here." she said She said she was "surprised" the owners of the store decided to c'ose it after only two months in business. "After all that money they invested, it doesn't seem logical that they would pull out." Katz said. She said that several men in a semi-truck came and cleared out the store just before the Fourth of July weekend. "The way they left here was like the way they came in — very quiet, vety fast." she said. "They were cleared out in a couple hours." Marcia Ingram, a display designer at J.C. Pcnnes. which was on the other side of the See BOOKSTORE, Pm* 13 Hastings News and Video, an adull book store that opened It dooes two months ago, closed last week. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14. 1994 Three County Board hopefuls say they oppose landfill expansion by David T. Young Editor Three candidates for the Barry County Board of Commissi oners, two of them in­ cumbents, a former commissioner and an­ other candidate for state representative News Briefs: Antique machinery show to be at fair The Barry County Steam. Gas and An­ tique Machinery Association will have its second annual show next week at the Barry County Fair. Club members invite anyone with an antique agricultural exhibit or hone drawn farm machinery to bring it to the show any time dunng the week Ex hibiton will be given free admission and camptng near the show area The association plans activities such as threahrng. bailing, slow race, fast start, barrell roil, baker fan. grain grinding, single mill, egg backing, a daily tractor and equipment parade, wagon backing and horse-drawn events Abo included will be a gas engine and tractor pans sale and swap. The dub will have a potluck dinner on the shew grounds at 7 p m Friday. July 22. and there will be a consignment auc­ tion at 10 a.m. Saturday . July 23. and an antique traeax pull later that afternoon For more information, call President Johnnie Bishop al 623-6588 or Treasurer Stuart Sanders at 9482125. Youthful Jubilee series continues The rocond of the Youthful Jubilee rone* of concert* this wmmer at Fish Hatchery Park will be held this Friday at 7p.». _ The young people who will perform include Jennifer Wierenga. flute aoki; Scott Sawyer, trumpet toio. Benjamin Appteby. violin » ro; .even Muderus from the Deiron School of Dance. Heidi Schroeder on flMe; and Margaret Shumer oa violin The Thoeaappie Ana Council ^oanon the Jubilee concent Seating u available oaa fwat-oome. flm-nervtd beau. Lawn chain acd blankro are welcome. Native Americans focus of academies This summer's 4-H cultural academies, which will focus on Native Americans, will be held at four different locations later this month and next month. The day camps will be July 27-29 at the Dowling Country Chapel United Methodtft Church. Aug I 3 at the United Methodist Church in Middleville. Aug. 8-10 at the Thornapple Arts Coun­ cil Buildings at Fish Hatchrn Park m Hastings and Aug 15-17 at he Barry Township Hall in Delton The classes will run from 9 a m to 3:30 p.m. each day. Featured will be Dawn Makefy Kirkbride from the Kingman Museum in Battle Creek, who will teach use of ar­ tifacts; George Martin, an Ojibwe tradi­ tional dancer w ho w ill tel I stones and demonstrate Native American dance; George Hedgepeth, who will demonstrate working with arrowheads, and a teacher from the Lansing North American Indian Censer who will have a class oa language Abo included will be information on food, games and crafts Cost is $23 per participant There is room for 30 at each site. For more information, call the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service at 948-4862. County jail cited for improvements The Barry County Jail has been presented with a certificate by State Cor­ rections Director Kenneth L McGinnis, honoring the county for making signifi­ cant improvements McGumts. who made the presentation July 12 dunng the summer conference of the Michigan Sheriffs Association in itarirry • Barry County has completed a major renovation of ns jad. which signals the county's commitment io safe, secure and humane incarceration. * McGnma said The county b inspected periodically professionals from the County Jail Services unit of the Michigan Depart ment of Correct ions to comply w ith the slate’s Rules of Jails. Lockups and Security Camps " The rules cover jail operations, including security pro­ cedures. health care, fire safety and sanitation, and construction and planning of the facility Renovations completed recently in Barry County were improvements to the audio and video systems, heating and ventilation systems, and new secure ceilings Barry County Sheriff is David Wood. James Orr is underahenff and Dan Dipert is jail administrator clearly stated their opposition to a proposed landfill expansion dunng the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors forum Thursday morning Incumbent Republicans Sandy James in the Third District and Marge Radant in the First District. Fourth District challenger Jim ‘Activity Night’ slated for teens On Saturday . July 16. an activity night will be held for high-school aged youth at the East Gym of the Hastings Middle School from 8 to 10:30 p.m. There will be at $2 entry charge for the Saturday night activities Fun run to benefit Paws with a Cause The Yankee Spring Wings Chapter L2 of the Gold Wing Road Riders Association will sponsor a motorcycle fun run Saturday . Aug. 6. to benefit Paws With A Cause The 'Dawg Daze of Summer fund raiser is open to all motorcylisu and starts at 10 a.m. Aug. 6 at Tyden Park ikn Hastings Riders will have a nde around the Hastings area, see a "Paws’service dog demonstration and have a chance to win trophies -nd a raffle. Cost is $5 for one rider and $8 for two “P 'Paws'' is a Michigan-based charity that trains and places service dogs who help the physically handicapped. The organization rescues many animals that would have been put down in shelters The Yankee Springs .-hapter. which look part earlier this year in the 'Tour de Cure" bicycle fund-raiser for diabetes, is a community- and familyoriented organization For more infor­ mation call 945-3908 German choir to visit Gun Lake The choral ensemble "Zaunkoenige " of Salzwedel. Germany, will visit the Gun Lake area from Friday through Monday as part of (he Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp International Exchange program. Members of the 90-voice choir will stay in the homes of Gun Lake Com­ munity Church members, who live al Gun Lake. Wayiand. Bartow Lake. Payne Lake. Cobb Lake. Mridleville. Hastings and Dorr. The ensemble will perform in a free concert from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. SaMrriny at the Gun Lake Community Church and will take part in the 10 a.m worship ser­ vice Sunday. The German choir is one of 11 Euro­ pean musical groups visiting Micb gan this year as part of Blue Lake's exchange program The group this summer is making slops in Greenville, Mt Plea sant. South Haven nd Waited Lake The Gun Lake Covnunity Church is located at 12200 Chief Noonday Road, between Parte—- and Payne Lake roads. Musicians Showcase features two groups An evening of a cape Ila gospel and country and bluegrass music will be featured at the Musicians Showcase at 7:30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings Appeaing will be the groups “SAJE” and the Thornappte River Boy* SAJE is an a capella gospel quartet from the Grand Rapids area that sings in both English and Spanish The Thornappte River Boys is a local country and bluegrass group that has been playing together for more than 10 years. Members are Tom Maurer. Jim Gibson. Tom Freridge. Tom Maurct Jr.. Jim Metzger and Dale Berry Seating for the showcase events are on a first-come, first-served basis. Maple Valley’s supt. on the job New Maple Valley Superintendent Alan McLean began ha duties July I. McLean, who replaces Dr. Ozzie Parks, comes from the Whittemore Prescott school system, where he was assistant superintendent and superintendent The new superintendent said be aces sealing employee contracts with teachers and support staff as the biggest prionty now Both groups worked without new contracts during the entire 1993-94 academic year. He said he plans to us the Michigan Association of School Boards to negotiate the contracts trhis year, but after Maple Valley’s contract with the MASB rum out. he plans to do the bargaining himself. McLean said he negotiated contracts for three teachers s groups and three support staffs in the past eight years, ad ding that each of the negotiations lasted about a month The new superintendent also listed revamping the adult and community education program as a prionty He has a bachelor's degree from Alma College, a master s degree in ad ministration from Central Michigan University and is working on his educa­ tion specialist's degree in supenntendan cy and curriculum Bailey and former Eighth District Commis­ sioner Mark Doster and Ron Stevenson, both candidates for state representative, made it very clear they oppose the idea of expanding the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill to take solid waste from a dozen other counties "I'm opposed to the landfill, and if I'm elected, no concessions they (the owners of Hastings Sanitary Service) bring to the table arc going to make a difference." Bailey said James said a local legislative body like a county board always must take into account community consensus and maintained that The expansion of the landfill docs not have that kind of support.' Radant said of the proposed landfill ex­ pansion. "It won't enhance the quality of life in out communities (in the county). I will voce no" Doster, who now is one of seven candi­ dates for the Republican Party's nomination for 87th District Stale Representative, said that while he has been a commissioner he has "worked hard to keep this county from becoming a regional dump." Stevenson wno hails from Berlin Town­ ship in Ionia County, said that if he is elected, he "would fight against a landfill... don't let anyone ruin this county." Another County Board incumbent. Lew Newman in the Sixth District, said he be­ lieves the county must look seriously at citi­ zens' petitions on solid waste. The Board of Realtors' forum was open to all county, state and congressional candi­ dates. but some did not appear The forum was another effort to let the public get somi might about people runn ng for offices be­ fore the Aug. 2 primary elxtion. Perhaps the most intense race is the con­ test for the seven Republicans seeking to re­ place the retiring State Rep. Bob Bender. The district takes in all of Barry County and about half of Ionia County. The 23rd Senate District, which >.as three Republicans and two Democrats in the pri­ mary, includes the counties of Barry. Ionia. Mecosta. Montcalm and Isabella. The following is a sketch of candidates' comments: 87th District State Representative • William Cook — A local businessman and former Hastings Mayor and City Coun­ cilman. Cook said. "1 have become licked off at slate government and the way it's treated local units, such as schools." He specifically said the state has hurt schools and local governments with un­ funded mandates. "I think that's taxation without representa­ tion." he said. "Before we go ahead. I feel we have to go back and make some corrections." • Tqjpr Geiger — ri fed I've jpcfl my entire We preparing for this friRfflon. said Gager, owner of a small business in Lake Odessa, former Barry County GOP Chair­ man and a Woodland Township Trustee Maintaining that, like a business, "one component to being successful is to have a quality product, he said, "We need safe streets, quality roads, equitable funding for quality schools. There is a great deal of cynicism out there," he added. "Almost 50 percent of the people don't voce." Geiger said this is distressing because "there are quality pe^iple with ethical values willing to participate in Lansing." • Cathy W illiamaon — "I represent most of the citizens of Barry County,* said Williamson, who added that her experience includes being a county commissioner for four years, a realtor, executive director of the Barry County United Way and raising four children. She noted that she once was chosen Real­ tor of the Year, both locally and in the state. Tve taken on a great deal of leadership education and training," she said. "I’ve worked hard to do a good job... I want to work to make Barry County the lest in Michigan." She added that bang executive director of the United Way "gave me a good sense of what should be handled in the public and private sector." • Dan Parker — A former member of a planning commission and zoning board of appeals and current Thomapple Kellogg School Board member. Parker said he be­ lieves "less government, less taxes is a better quality of life." He noted that one accomplishment the TK School Board has been a change to a merit pay system. "Check me out." he urged "Ask about Dan Parker. You need to get to know w ho's running.” He quoted a Lincoln saying that "You can't help men permanently by doing for them *ha» they can do for themselves." • Ron Stevenson — As an instructor in real estate classes. Stevenson said he felt at home in front of a board of realtors. He told his real estate audience. "I would represent your profession in Lansing." Stevenson said he has been involved in business for just about all his life. He said government intrusion into business has got­ ten out of hand. For example, he said that if you fall behind m alimony payments, "the slate can take your occupation away from you (by impounding an agent's license." • Mark Doster — "I was told that you can't change government in a single day." Doster said, "but you can if you vote in the Aug 2 primary ." After serving one tern on the Barry County Board of Commissioners, he said. "You've got a board that doesn't listen to the people.Doster, an attorney, sail it's lime for him to move on to the slate level of government, where he pledged he would not be a part of the "good ole boy network." Candidates Ted Gehrke (left) and Daniel Parker try to interest voters in some of their literature with an unidentified woma^ outside the Episcopal Parish House after a candidfates* forum. • Dennis McKdvey — A longtime assess.x for several area townships. McKelvey said he has an inside working knowledge of government that would be useful. This is something I've wanted all my life. The opportunity is here and the time is right. I love local government and I’m interested in representing you effectively. "I'm a hard worker. I'll continue that in Lansing" he added. • Bob Edwards — The lone Democrat in the field. Edwards will be alone on the ballot in the primary and in November will face the winner of the seven-way GOP race. He pointed to his 21 years of experience in government, as supervisor for Rutland Township and as legislative affairs director who dealt with the legislature, as owner of two small businesses, both restaurants. Edwards said it's important voters set aside their predispositions to vote Republi­ can next fall. "I don't look at labels." he said. "I look at issues. Don't forget about me in November." He said he is issues-oriented and listed three in particular, property taxes, education and roads "I don't say what's politically feasible just to gel elected," he said. 23rd District State Senate • Craig Starkweather — a forma staff member with retiring State Senator Jack Welborn's office. Starkweather promised "to continue the legacy of straightforward gov­ ernment. "The senator has to vote on your behalf, maintain ongoing dialogue and be an exten,4iOQjP.f your coqimuraiy and family." he added. "You need a senator who says the" same things in Barry County that he says in Lansing." Stark weather told the board of realtors members that he opposed the proposed real estate transfer tax that was part of the pack­ age in Proposal A. the school finance reform plan that passed in a statewide referendum in March. • Ted Gehrke — Saying that the Found­ ing Fathers of the United Slates didn't intend to have politicians make a career out of their craft. Gehrke, a minister al the Butternut Bible Church and a retired Air Force pilot, said he believes that a person should have a career and only lake some time out from it for public service. Gehrke said. "I've never had the luxury of politicizing the truth." He said he had a strict upbringing and left home when he was 18 years old to join the Air Force. He added that despite his strict upbringing, his grandmother always was soft on him. "I don't want to be your grandma." be said. "1 want to be your agent ." He also said he was against the real estate transfer lax plan in Proposal A. • Joanne Emmons — A sitting state sena­ tor from the Big Rapids area. Emmons proudly said she opposed the real estate transfer tax and was instrumental in whit­ tling the figure down from 2 to three-fourths of a percent. She said that with a Republican majority and governor. ”Wc have put our house in or­ der We've done more tax cutting than what you’ll see in a long time." She noted that the state income tax was cut (from 4.6 to 4.4 percent) for the first time in at least 20 years, but the single business lax has only been nibbled by using the recent Mate budget surplus. She also said reduction in tax on private pensions has been overdue because people with publicly-funded pensions have been exempt. Emmons said that when she was collecting taxes for a township eight years ago. "Never in my wildest dreams would I have believed I’d be a stale senator and chair of the Senate Finance Committee.” Democratic candidates Steve Rose and Scott Manning did not appear at the forum. Barry County Board of Commissioners • Robert Wenger — A commissioner from the Second District since 1988. Wenger is vice chairman of the board. He said one of the biggest issues is growth, and along with that comes the land­ fill expansion question. "Barry County does not have an agree­ ment... We do not have a landfill that be­ longs to the people." he said. He urged citizens to vote Aug. 2 for the emergency 911 proposals, the renewal of one mill and the one-quarter mill for en­ hancements. • John J. I.oftus — A Democratic Party candidate for Second District Commissioner. Loftus remindol those attending the forum that voters can choose candidates from only one party and cannot split their tickets in the primary. As far as issues were concerned, he said. "We're beginning to have a problem in the county that's tied to growth. We're not really prepared for it." For example, he said a township could spend lots of money to put in a road or blacktop it after people from the city move in. but then the new residents "will scream bloody murder because of the odor" from nearby farms that have existed there for nearly 100 years He said that "Any elected official it merely a servant of the people, and he'd bet­ ter listen to the people." • Orvin Moore — The current chairman of the County Board of Commissioners. Moore represents the Fifth District and has been on the board for seven and a half years. He said the board has accomplished a great deal in recent years, including the es­ tablishment of an emergency 911 system that he said "takes a back seal to none" and replacing the old Courts and Law Building with a new structure. "Bm there's a lot more work that needs to be done," Moore said He pointed to updating the land use plan, seeking alternative ways to incarcerate pris­ oners to save prison and jail space, and housing for senior citizens. Together, we can plan for the future," he said. The Board of Commissioners is your extension." • Jim Bailey — A Republican Party chafi longer in the Fourth District. Bailey said hr'< no< pteaaai wub the wajube County Boa4 handled the animal shelter controversy. "I'm opposed to having secret meetings and closed information," he said. He quoted forma McDonald's owner, the late Ray Kroc. who said that two important things have to happen in order to be success­ ful: You have to be in the right place at the right time and you have to do something about it " • Lew Newman — Seeking his second term a* Sixth District County Commissioner. Newman said land use is something that has been wrongly overlooked here for too long. The 1974 land use plan hasn't been up­ dated It should be every five years," he said. This is very important. We need to get it done right now." He also railed against benefits given to public servants, who he said arc eligible for retirement after eight years. Newman asked. "What employee is eligi­ ble for retirement after eight years?" • Linda Watson — A Republican Party candidate for the First District. Watson is a member of the City-County Airport Com­ mission and is a forma City Councilwoman. Tm a normal everyday citizen, and I’m proud of my community." she said. She said she's running because one shouldn't sit back and complaint, but "you have to do something about things." Watson could have felt at home talking be­ fore the forum group last week because she has been a realtor for 13 years. • Sandy James — Seeking her second term on the board from the Third District unopposed. James said she "works hard for all of Barry County. I ask questions in order to make ctecisions. I strive to listen to the people" She said that if she is re-elected, she would continue to try to work with other board members with a positive attitude to­ ward the betterment of Barry County. • Cal Lamoreaux — A Democratic Party candidate from the Sixth District. Lamore­ aux said the county is between 40 and 45 percent Democratic, yet there is no Demo­ crat to represent that philosophy on the board. He said he has worked with the Western Michigan University internship program and feels that the County Board could benefit from it. He also talked about growth, saying. "Grand Rapids is bulging at the seams and trying to roll over Barry County. That's an issue we'll have to deal with." Lamoreaux noted that the Gun Lake area, which is included in the Sixth District, has a sewer system that serves 15.000 people, more than the number the city of Hastings serves. • Rod Goebel — A Republican Party can­ didate in the Eighth District scat being va­ cated by Doster, Goebel said. “Gov. (John) Engler has done a lot to make Michigan a leader" He added. "Barry County offers an old- See FORUM, Page 4 4 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 — Page 3 Fish Hatchery Park teen dances win city’s blessing by David T. Y«u| Editor Teen dances al Fish Hatcher) Part arc set for three Saturdays this summer. July 23. Aug. 6 and Aug. 20. after official action by the Hastings City Council Monday night Council adopted a resolution that tem­ porarily suspends an ordinance to allow the youngsters tn hold the dance from 9 p.m. un­ til midnight at the Fish Hatchcry parking lot. to have live bands or disc jockeys for enter tainment and to have pop and popcorn for donations. The Hastings Area Parents Network out lined a proposal for the dances to council June 27. but it was tabled so the city attorney could draw up the resolution staying c.dinancc provisions against being in the park past II p.m., against entertainment and against selling food and drink. The biggest hangup for the idea apparently was liability. Councilwoman Miriam While, noting that the dmces will be targeted for young people age. 1 to 20. asked Monday night how the parents group could enforce the age limita­ tion. "We'll have it roped off and adults will su­ pervise." said Renae Feldpausch. a represen­ tative of the Parents Network. “They (young people 21 and over) just won't be allowed in Troopers arrest father-daughter couple BALTIMORE TWP. — Slate Police troopers arrested a 50-year-old Hillsdale man and has 27-year-old daughter Sunday afternoon at a Lawrence Road home on child abuse warrams out of Hillsdale County, police at the Hastings post said. The couple, who have had seven children together, were the focus of a statewide search, troopers sard. They said two of the couple s seven children are dead, and a third has been in the custody of protective service for malnutrition and general neglect Police said the couple has been hiding out with religious groups in the stale, telling them that the daughter is the man's wife, and that the slate was trying to take away their remaining four children Troopers said the man u soil mamed to his daughter's mother, but they have not been ia contact for several years. The daughter reportedly is pregnant with an eighth child. Troopers said they went to the home Sunday after receiving a tip that the couple was staying there. The couple reportedly was living in a tent on the property. When troopers made the arrests, they also look the couple's four remaining children into custody The children have since been turned over to protective services. Troopers from the State Police's Jonesville post assisted with the arrests, and they took the courk back to Hillsdale The owner of the property is not being charged, troopers said. our roped off area." White then said she wav concerned about the potential of liability if something goes wrong. "If there's a problem, we ll go to the police department." said Phil Hayes, another Par­ ents Network representative Feldpausch added that she couldn't under­ stand how the city could allow the beer lent at Fish Hatchery dunng Summerfcst. but not allow a non-alcohol dance for young people. White, however, pointed out that the spon­ sors of the beer lent, the Elks Cluh, provides its own liability insurance "I can sec where it (trouble) can happen, and the cost ultimately comes back to the city." she said of teen dances, but added that she supports the idea. Feldpausch said some of the parents have car phones and can pick them up and call at the first sign of trouble. She added that eight to 12 parents will be present to chaperone the dance. Frank Campbell, who was acting mayor in the absence of Mary Lou Gray Monday night, said, "I think this is an effort worth trying. If it doesn't work, we'll go back to square one." Linda Watson, an audience member and former City Councilwoman, commented. ."1 think it's a great thing that parents are will­ ing to donate their time on behalf of the kids." Council then adopted the resolution and asked the Parents Network representatives. Police Chief Jerry Sarver and Director of Public Services give a report on how things went at the council's July 25 meeting Council Monday night also aifc^ted a res­ olution to suspend the park ordinance and al­ low the Commission on Aging to have its annual picnic. Senior citizens will be able to fish at the ponds, have entertainment and dogs in the park. In other business, the City Council: • Accepted the low bid of $56,800 from Dore & Associates of Bay City for demoli­ tion of the historic, but aging Hastings Hotel. The work is to be done by the end of August to make way for expansion of the Cinema Theater do*vntown. In a related matter. Cinema co-owner Deb Dorcy said she and her husband. Harry, have decided to use split face concrete bricks in- • stead of steel for the new building, which will make it more compatible with the downtown architectural appearance. • Authorized City Attorney James Fisher to proceed with the sale of pan of the city's parking lot next to City Hall to Don and April Tubbs, who will use the parcel for parking fix their planned bed and breakfast Council voman Maureen Ketchum voted "no." but only because there was no public hearing on the sale. • Authorized the clerk and mayor to tri*n an agreement to extend sewer and water service on West Woodlawn and accept a deed in return. • Approved an easement for Fclpausch so it can put an entrance on its new "Xpress" convenience store on the Apple Street side. • Referred to Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield and City Assessor Judy My­ ers a request for data sharing from the county mapper. • Agreed to authorize expenses for city elected and appointed officials to attend the Michigan Municipal League's fall conven­ tion. Ketchum voted "no" because of recent budget constraints. • Referred to Mansfield and the city attor­ ney a request from Dan Clark Simpson of Simpson Industries of Middleville to use Fish Hatchery Park for a private company picnic Aug. 14. Approval is needed because Simpson wants to bring in a dunk lank. Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said. "Personally. I don't have a problem with it. My only question is liability." • Reauthorized the expenditure of $10,000 for electrical renovation for the basement of City Hal). The money was budgeted for last year, but not used. • Authorized the sale of a I68 by-260-foot parcel on Starr School Road to Ash Indus­ tries at the appraisal price, with a minimum of what it cost the city per acre, and with the stipulation that Ash abandon the current drive at the location and pay attorneys* fees, appraisal costs and closing costs. Man walks away from ultralight crash YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A Middleville man escaped injury Sunday evening when his ultralight aircraft crashed into Gun Lake, deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Department said. John McWilliams, of Parmalec Road, told deputies he was flying near the lake at about 6c 15 p.m when his plane engine stopped unexpectedly Me Williams maneuvered his aircraft over some treetops and crashed the plane into the lake south of Robbins Bay. on the northwest side of the lake. The waler at the crash site is only four or five feet deep, deputies said. Neither McWilliams or his plane were reportedly injured. The ultralight was lowed to the Allegan County Park by Barry County Manne Deputy Tim Penfield, who was on the lake at the time of the crash. Several citizens assisted in raising the aircraft above the surface of the water and towing it in to shore. Area man held on drunk boating charge YANKEE STRINGS TWP. — A 37-yew-oW Shelbyville men was arrested on Gun Lake Monday. Inly 4. on a charge of drank boaung. second offense. Barry County depones md Deputies said they stopped a pontoon boat al I ?05 a m to do a safety equipment inspection After they stepped the boat, they found the driver. George C. Kenny, of 12174 England Drive, drunk and arrested him for drunk boating, they said A breathalyrer lest showed Kenny had s .13 percent blood alcohol level. A .10 percent it considered legally intmicted Drank boating laws and penalties are similar to those for drunk driving. Records of viotabons on the water are kept separate from driving histones, though Kenny reportedly was ticketed for drunk boating last year in July. Three-car crash leaves 3 injured RUTLAND TWP. — A six-year-ol 1 Hastings boy and two Kentwood residents were injured Friday in a three-car crash at the intersection of Gun Lake Road, and Heath Road and Green Street, State Police at the Hastings post report. Trooper? said Michael L. Deny. 20. of Kentwood, was driving south on Heath at 6 p.m. when he tned to cross Gun Lake Road to get io Green Street. Deny, however, did not see an eastbound car on Gun Lake Road driven by Sharon J. Teunessen. 28. of 2310 W Sisson. Hastings. Teunessen could not avoid hitting Deny, troopers said, and after the impact. Deny s car slid into a northbound car. driven by Richard S. Jordan. 27. of 520 S. Washington. Hastings, winch was stopped at the intersection on Green Street. Derry and his passenger. Douglas W. Zimmerman. 18. of Kentwood, were hurt in the collision. One of Teunessen s passengers. Benjamin T. Teunessen. 6, was also injured. Derry was ticketed for failing to yield the ngM of way and driving with a susperfed license, troopers said. Boat motor stolen from home HOPE TWP. — A $100 trolling motor was stolen dunng the Fourth of July weekend from a boat al a Cordes Road home. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said The victim told deputies the motor was stolen from h>s 14-foot boat between Saturday. July 2. and Monday. July 4. Man hurt in fall from motorcycle CARLTON TWP. — A 24-year-old Brooklyn man was hurt Tuesday. July 5, in a motorcycle accident, troopers at the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings said. The accident occurred when Boyd J. Tobias was trying to drive up a steep hill in a gravel pit on Bauchman Road at 7:40 p.m.. troopers said As the cycle crested the hill. Tobias was thrown off the bike, police said. Tobias reportedly flew over the handlebars and landed on the ground. The motorcycle then landed on him. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released Collision injures Sturgis woman HASTINGS — A Sturgis woman was hurt Saturday in a rear-end collision on Green Street m from of Fish Hatchery Park. Hastings City Police said. Officers said Robert J. Garbme. 67. of Sturgis, was driving east on Green at 11:21 am when he stopped to turn left into the park. Juanita A. Slocum. 68. of 3853 S. Broadway. Hastings, was following Garbme. did not see him stop and her car rear-ended him. Garbme s passenger. Dorris E. Garbme. 67, was taken to Pennock Hospital, but her condition could not be determined Slocum was ticketed for not being able to stop in a clear assured distance, officers said Two-year-old boy nearly drowns ORANGEVILLE TWP — A two-year-old Gun Lake boy almost drowned tn Gun Lake Tuesday afternoon, deputies at the Barry County SherifTs department report Jonathan S. Cross, of 4336 Lynden, was swimming with a life jacket on in rhe channels oa the southwest side of the lake al 4:45 p.m.. deputies said The boy's mofStr told deputies she went inside the home for several minutes and returned to find rite boy floating face-up in the water He was pulled from the water and taken io Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. The current Hastings Area School System Board of Education applauds Larry Haywood as he raceives a certificate for his work on the board. Board membars are (left to right) Trustees Michael Hubert and Michael Anton, Secretary Ray Rose, President Mark Feldpausch, Superintendent Ctn I Schoessel, Vice President Patricia Endsley. Treasurer Colin Cruttenden and Trustee Tom Groos. Hastings School Board honors retiring member and teacher J-Ad Graphics News Service Larry Haywood, who recently lost in a bid for re-election to the Hartings Board of Education, received a resolution from the current members, praising him for serving faithfully and effectively for 12 years. Haywood served as vice president of the board for four years and treasurer for seven. Haywood gave generously of his time and talent as a board member and worked diligently to achieve excellence in the Hastings schools. Vice President Patricia Endsley sad "His actions as a board member have demonstrated his deep and abiding concern for the welfare of others, especially for young people; his strong sense of fairness and integrity and his absolute commitment to improving the Hastings community by striving to provide the highest quality of educational programs and services." she said. His departure leaves a void of experience and knowledge that will be difficult to fill, she added. After receiving the honor. Haywood told the board his time on the board had been a greai experience, and he would miss the fellowship with other members. "I think the crowning achievement during my years on the board was when we hired Ort (Schoessel)." he added At his last meeting in June. Haywood said. "My commitment remains the same as if 1 were still on the board. I want to remind you who are still board members that whatever you do. keep in mind, we re here for the students." Pat Murphy, one of the longest serving teachers in the Hastings system with 36 years, also received praise from the board. "Pat grew up on a farm in Portland and graduated from Portland Public High School. In 1958, Pat graduated from Central Michigan College with a bachelor of science degree in physical education, health education, and commerce, and began her teaching career in Hastings the same year." said Endsley "During Pal's tenure with the Hastings Area School system, she has taught physical education, health, and business, and has coached girls' varsity and junior varsity basketball, girls' track, and girls' junior varsity volleyball teams. "In addition Pat has served as Hastings High School's assistant athletic director since 1988 and has been the physical education department chair "Pat will be remembered as a driving force in developing the sports program for women and for her many successes on the courts and fields. But most of all. Pat will be remembered by students, parents, and colleagues for her sensitive, active caring for individual students and athletes, and for her positive influence in encouraging students to be involved in co-curricular activities." Endsley said. "The Board of Education trustees, staff members, and the hundreds of students and parents who have had their lives touched by Pat wish a very long and happy retirement for her ..and we hope that she will return for frequent visits." she said. "As one of the students." Endsley said, "and parent of another. I'd like to thank Pat for always having an open ear for every student; no matter who they were. You’ve made a big difference." County seeks new animal shelter site plan by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor The possibility of a new animal shelter for Barry County look a small step forward Tuesday when the County Board of Commissioners agreed to hire Landmark Design Group Inc. of Grand Rapids to complete a schematic design and site plan landmark Design is the same architectural firm that designed the new County Courts and Law Building and the 911 County Central Dispatch Building The proposed new shelter will be located at the current shelter site area on West Apple Street in Hastings The county has a "life lease" property arrangement with the City of Hastings on that site as long as it is used as an animal control shelter, according to Commissioner Lew Newman. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr, chairman of the County Board's Property Committee, said the proposed shelter project will take awhile to initiate, but that it is going to be ikme correctly. Basically, about four steps are involved in getting the project in motion, he said. After the county has a schematic design and site plan in hand. Fuhr said the County Property Committee will take the information to city officials to discuss the possibility of changing lots, possibly to the north, and perhaps changing the parking area from the east to west side of the building. Another step in the planning process is to determine the cost of a new shelter and then exploring ways to finance the project. Fuhr said. Commissioner Ethel Bozc noted that a new shelter building is "desperately" needed. She «aid the roof leaks and has been patched so many times that it can't receive additional patching. She also pointed out that there is no quarantine area in the current building go that when one dog. for example, gels the parvo virus, they all get it. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _ _ . ’ — Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 French abortion pill is ‘chemical murder’ FINANCIAL FOCUS femiteM Mark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones * Co. Interest rates affect bond values In the past, many investors looking for higher income turned to income producing bonds As interest rates have dropped off over the fwist 10 yean, their monthly income checks also gradually decreased The reason for this is that, as older, higher-income bonds matured, investors were unable to replace them with similar-quality bonds offering the same level of income Despite their decrease, however, the monthly income from bonds may still be higher than you could expect from certificates of deposit or other savings In return for this added income potential, investors must accept daily fluctuation nt the value of their bonds. Unlike conventional sav­ ings accounts, the value of bonds isn't stable If interest rates increase, the value of bonds typically fails However, if you continue to hold your bond until maturity, you will con­ tinue to receive the same level of income. Bonds can be compared to milk cows. They give income, or interest, to investors the same way cows give milk to dairy fanners Like cows, bonds can be bought and sold every business day The prices for cows arc deter­ mined by what the buyers and sellers agree they are worth — and the same is true for beads. Just as a cow that gives more milk than average brings a premium price, so do bonds that pay higher interest Paces for cows rhangr dtaiy. but the dairy forme- doesn't worry too much about price fluctuations as tong m the cows ire doiof •'fell they xre boefW so do — give milk Pnccs at bonds few) ctangc duly, bat if uwsurs continue so get a nice stream of spendable intxme. they shouldn't get me evened when bow. prices move up or down Bonds, lite cows, have a finite life But uaiike cows, bonds have a value when they saop producing income That value is called par value, and « a usually $1,000 per bond Whoever o»iu the bonds when they nunure will be paid par value by the issuer The dairy fwmer wishes he could get such a deal - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week Close Change Company —<h 53'/. AT&T + 7. 387. Amaritech + '/. 507. Anheuser-Busch + 27. 49*/. Chrysler 637. + 37. Clark Equipment ♦ 7. 2”/. CMS Energy + 7. 42 Coca Cola — 657. Dow Chemical ♦ 17. 587. Exxon -7. 137. Family Dollar + 27. 317. Ford +2 517. General Motors -*/. Great Lakes Bancorp 207. — 7. 277. Hastings Mfg. 557. —7. IBM -37. 477. JCPenney —7. 427. Johnson & Johnson — 157. Kmart — 547. Kellogg Company 287. —1 McDonalds -•/. 47 Sears — Southeast Mich. Gas Iff/. + 7. 147. Spartan Motors 297. + '/. Upfohn -.30 Gold $385.40 —.07 5.26 Silver Dow Jones 3702.66 + 113.53 Volume 252,000,000 Dear editor: Here are some facts concerning "The French Abortion Pill." What will RU 486 do to women and children? Please share this in­ formation with your readers • How it works RU 486 is typically taken tn the fifth to seventh weeks of pregnancy to kill a human being in its mother's womb. It's a powerful anti-hormone (steroid) that inter­ rupts the natural life process by inhibiting pro­ duction of the progesterone necessry to prepare the uterine wall to support the pregnancy RU 486 is used in conjunction with a prostaglandin that induces contrac­ tions. The famed French geneticist Dr Jerome LcJeune called 486 a "Human Pesticide." • Will RU 486 make abortion easier and more private? Contrary to the myth of a quick and easy at-home abortion pill, an RU 486 abortion requires a minimum of three abor itonist appointments or more if the fetus resists the chemicals. The first appointment is a physical exam and pregnancy test. The mother must be checked for uterine bleeding, pelvic infection and especially to verify the age of the fetus. Procedures vary at different abortion centers, but the safest method is to give the mother the abortion pill, wait 48 hours for the uterine lining to sensitivze and begin giving prostaglandins to start the painful contractions These women are required to lie prone and have their blood pressure measured every half hour during and after prostaglan­ dins administrations. The fetus will be flushed out anywhere from four hours to one week later. The mother must keep returning to the abortion facility for pevic examr and ultra­ sounds ui determine if the abortion is com­ plete Different studies report a "failure" rale between 2 to IJ percent A failure in pro­ abortion terminology means that fetus surviv­ ed. The mother must then undergo a surgical abortion or, as some women have chosen, give birth to a child at risk for missing limbs and other major defects. • Does RU 486 have legitimate medical usages? The only proven use of RU 486 is to slop the heartbeat of an unborn child RU 486 ts often touted by its promoters as a wonder drug. The abortion pill has been rumored to help arrest breast cancer and has been touted as helpful m treating endometriois. adrenal gland disorders, certain forms of brain cancer and even AIDS None of these claims has been scientifically substantiated Rather. We need forum with questions ■ j Letters many of the combined dangers of RU 486 and prostaglandin pose a very real threat to the health of women • Facts show that There have been two confirmed deaths and several serious heart problems reported Excessive uterine bleeding up to 35 days after the abortion can occur Nausea and vomiting in the women is common, not to mention that the effect of RU 486 on future pregnancies has not been exten­ sively studied • What about the drug being used in the United States? On May 16. U.S officials an nounced that RU 486 will be tested on 2,(MX) women this fall. Since Roussel Uclaf has agreed to give patient rights to the Population Council, die rba will specu testing me drug and complete its review six months after its receives the test data RU 486 is just another way to kill babies in their mothers’ wombs We need to show it for exactly what it is — chemical murder, instead of mechanical murder. Our medical technology should be directed toward enhanc­ ing human life, not destroying it. Women don't need any more dangerous alternatives. They need better choices. Please let your legislators in Washington know how you feel about this new wonder drug. Joanna Haddix Hastings FORUM, continued from Page 2 fashioned way of life. We have to update our master plan to minimize conflicts in land uses... Barry County is poised to go into the future and serve as a model." He said he .nplauds the Southwest Barry County sewer project and wants to encour­ age recycling. • Marge Radant — A County Commis­ sioner from the First District for the last five and a half years. Radant said, "I’m a positive person... 1 work for Barry Couniy. not against other commissioners." She mentioned as accomplishments work on the Downtown Development Authority Board for the "Streetscape" project and with the County Board's Properly Committee on renovation of the courthouse and on the new Courts and Law Building. She emphasized that the Courts and Law Building was built "at no added expense to taxpayers." She said being a good commissioner re­ quires vision, experience, dedication and knowledge. • Ethel Boze — Describing herself as a wife, mother, grandinoihcr and great-grand­ mother. Boze has been on the County Board since being first elected in 1988. She said she has supported the new Courts and 1-aw Building, courthouse renovation, emergency 911 and Thomapple Manor. "Progress has been significant." she said. "1 have worked very hard, and it's an honest board, despite what you've been hearing." she said, referring to criticism from the ani­ mal shelter controversy. She added that she supports the 911 and Commission on Aging millage requests on the primary ballot. • Emmet Herrington — A former mem­ ber of the County Board, Herrington is urg­ ing the board to lake a "holistic took” at problems, “because issues can overwhelm the average person coming in on the toard." He said the board needs to change its management practices and streamline its op­ erations rather than use the old "divide and conquer" method of doing things. He said he would donate his salary for the first year of his term to provide seed money to implement new and more efficient ways for the County Board to do business. Herrington is seeking the Republican Party nomination in the Seventh District. County Board of Commissioners candi­ dates Rae M. Hoare in the Eighth Distr Lu. Gordon Fuhr in the Fourth District. Tim Burd in the Fifth District and Patrick Loftus in the Eighth District did not appear at the forum. To the editor: Housing vouchers a better way Recaaaty I offered two amradmtuus on the Veterans Affairs/Housing and Urban Dr ilnprar t appropratnn biBa that wouM have saved taxpayers $544 mates this yeaand $2.8 billion over me next five years. My first amendment would hew ted funds for ex pemrve new pubiac hrusmg conatnscuon while serv mg the same number of hosiseholdi with leas coally, nwrius-dnven homing vouchers The second smendment would have reduced funding for an unsealed homing pro­ gram that might pul millions cf unknowing retirees as nak at losing their praainna The unsfymg theme of these amendments was that government does not know best. In fed. I woald argue jual the oppoaae-that the marketplace knows beat. To dus end. I of­ fered common sense proposals to reduce government control aad give it beck to the people. So oriea. liberals assume that poor people are not capable of finding then own housing and that the market ia act capable of providing housing services. Neither presumpuoa a rated, but together they demonstrate a vote of 162 to 269 Mv record amendment on this particular bin would have scaled beck a new government program to use pension funds to build new fexamj This plea Io have foe federal govern meat gaanalee aa in icauaaul return for an AFL-CIO pension fund raises many question, of propriety and pood public policy Previous HUD profea faannuer have often resulted m large coats to the taxpayer. In dus case, without carefui planning, retirees could easily tone their pern into or foe government could be left with another federal bailout In addaxm. the use of union pension funds to build and owa these proyects could raise costs above thorn at amular private housing proyects The amendment to the bill would have saved $264 millioa by limiting funding for this initiative to foe $150 million recommended by the Home Bafta** commuter Tte Ml House re­ jected dus amendment by voice vote and allowed funding to remain at $414 million Housing sabsidiri should provide transittoml . but shouldn't become a lifestyle. Vouchers accomplish this by giving responsibility back to those receiving ■Hila r aad by making uk of the existing homing Hock. New comtrvcttoa programs, like ptibik housing and the new pension fond initiative, tend to gain more funding and more support over time because of special interest groups that prosper with their growth. By ad­ ding to the purchasing power of tow-income households through housing vouchers, we would make it profitable for small 'rehab' firms to rehatalitate the existing housing in our inner cities This would provide work for the residents and remove the abandoned hous tag which plagues many communities And. it would save money for the taxpayers. The citizens of Barry Cowry should thank the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors for spon­ soring the candidates' forum July 7 at the Em­ manuel Episcopal Church in Hastings. I went and was really informed by the response of each candidate. However, may I challenge some other organization to sponsor a forum where the public can ask as many questions of each can­ didate as they may hire” Also. I would sug gest that they have the County Board of Com­ missioners separate from the state candidates In addition. 1 would suggest an evening and morning meeting so that all of the public could attend Theodore F. Buslance Hastings Pornographers have left town To the editor: Good news. Barry County! The por­ nographers have left downtown Hastings! 1 want to thank everyone who cared enough to express their opinions, to write or to pray. 1 especially thank Mayor Mary Lou Gray. Pastor Kevin Shorkey. and our other public servants who took time out of their busy schedules to deal with this Also, a special thanks to Qi Tie Chen of the Beijing Restaurant for being sensitive to the concerns of the community Most important. 1 want to publicly give praise to our Lord for showing that when His people pray, our Great and Almighty God will answer (Psalms 91:14-15) Let any others in town selling or renting trash take note that the people of Hastings do not want what they are offering! Tamara Baughman Hastings Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510. phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (616) 456-2562. Brad Miler, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion ot Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House ot Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan Lsgistotwe Gov. John Engler, P.O Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400 State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County). Micnigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842. T What £>ez»otcd to the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 • NEWSROOM • David T Young ffdtar) Etona Gfoert (■■■—m eotor) McfcHcterwi Barbara Gad Jean GaBup Teresa Frah SbaronMBar TX. StanzaAyrton Margaret Foetar f uberrip rim Rates: 813 par year M Barry Corry SIS per year to adforang counsel *14.50 per year atiuehars POSTMASTER Send atkhuas changes to: PO Box B Haaanga. Ml 4905B-0BO2 Second Ctass Postage Paid al Haaengs. Ml 48058 (USPS 717-00) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 — Page 5 County fair offers more in entertainment this year The 142nd Barry County Fair, which Marts this Saturday morning, is taking on a stronger entertainment emphasis this year, as Mime up and coming country music stars will be featured But the fair still promises not to neglect its longtime mainstay activities, such as youth competitions, the midway, rides, food, booths and. of course, lots of animals Because of the more extensive entertain­ ment lineup, there will be a change in ad­ mission prices. The general admission pnce will be $3 instead of $5. but guests must pay for grandwand events, as little as $2 for har­ ness racing. $5 for the championship super cross race, tractor pull, demolition derby and another appearance by Da Yoopers; and $6 and $8 for grandstand and reserve seats at concerts by John Berry & the Mavencks and Boy Howdy and Twister Alley Fair week officially is listed as July 18-23. but the action really begins as early as Satur­ day at 9 a.m. with the youth dog judging at the Barry Expo Center s show ham and with the non-hvestock judging and Young Clovers at the hog and sheep bam Open non-iiveslock entries will be taken from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at Banquet Hail and barrel judging will get under way at noon. Hamess racing will begin at I p.m. at the grandstand in the first of three straight days of action. Races also will be held at noon and at 5 p.m. Sunday and at I p.m. ktonday Cavy showmanship and breed classes will start Sunday s activities. Open non-hvestock entries, except for flowers, will be taken from 2 to S pjn. Sunday and from 8:30 to 11 a m at Banquet Hall Monday A gospel music jamboree will take place at 2 p.m Sunday at the variety tent. A free­ will offering will be taken Rabbit crafts will be from 2 to 7 p.m. Sun­ day and the youth dog agility class will be at 5 p.m. at the show arena. The fair "officially" begins on Monday, starting with rabbit showmanship from 8 a.m. to noon and youth goat judging at 9 am, both at the show arena. Open class flower and open class horticul­ ture judging will start at I p.m.. as will rab­ bit meat and breed judging at the show arena The W.G Wade Show will open at 4 p.m Monday, with a special one-pnee offer ci SS Hastings School Board committees announced J-Ad Graphics Service The president of the Haratags Area School System Board of Education has announced the following appointments for the 1994-95 school year The executive committee is Mark Feldpausch. Patricia Endsley. Ray Rose and Cohn CnX’mden On the career/vocational education committee are Cruttenden. Endsley and Rose. Serving on the finance committee are Crunraden. Feldpausch and Thomas Groos. The negotiations committee is made up of Cruttenden. Michael Hubert and Ray Rose The property/insurance committee is mao* up of Cruttenden. Hubert and Rose The curriculum committee is Endsley. Feldpausch and Groos Michael Anton. Endsley and Feldpausch are the legislation committee; Anton, Endsley and Groos serve on the personnel committee and Rose and Anton and Hubert are members of the transportation committee The schools system planning council representative is Endsley. Employee benefits committee representative is Rose, with other members of the negotiations or j jrsormel commutes!; the tenure committee representatives arc Anton and Endsley, the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation representative is Feldpausch with Cruttenden as alternate Hastings City Nature committee representative will be Hubert with Amon as alternate and the Michigan Association of School boards liaison is Feldpausch. for all rides for the rest of the day. Rides will start Tuesday through Friday al 2 p.m and at noon on Saturday. July 23. Other specials will include one less coupon rides for kids on Wednesday and one pnce of $8 for unlimited ndes Thursday and Saturday. Youth poultry judging will be al 4:30 Monday al the show arena The Michigan Two-Steppers will put on a country western dance demonstration at the grandstand al 6:30 p.m A livestock judging contest will be at the show arena at 7 p.m. and a demolition derby will get under way at 8 p.m. al the grand­ stand Leading off a full day of events on Tues­ day will be youth hone judging al the hone arena al 8 a.m. Open class non-livestock and youth sheep judging will be at 9 a m. at the show arena, followed by open class judging. A youth cat show will take place at I p.m at the variety lent. A youth swine show will be at 5 p.m. al the show arena and rabbit live meat judging will be al 6 p.m. at the rabbit bam. The Michigan State Championship Super­ cross races will be at the grandstand al 7 p.m.. al the same lime as a karaoke contest at the variety tent. The karaoke contest will continue at 7 p.m. Thursday and the finals will be at 7 p.m. Friday Wednesday is Senior Citizens' Day. when all such folks can get into the fair al half price until 5 p.m. Youth horse judging will kick off Wednesday s events at 8 a.m. in the horse arena. Youth beef judging at the show arena will follow at 9 a.m.. followed by open class. A children's pedal pull will take place al I p.m. An antique machinery and tractor show will be held all day Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. A youth puppet show will be offered at 6 p.m. at the variety tent, the same time as a 4­ H rabbit skill-a-thon at the rabbit bam A youth talent show will be held al 7 p.m. at the variety tent. John Berry & the Mavencks will entertain at 7 p.m Wednesday at the grandstand. Open class draft horse and ponies at 8 a.m . followed by youth draft horse judging at the show arena will lead off activities on Thursday. Open class goats will be al 9 a.m.. a 4-H rodeo al the horse arena will be al 10 a.m. and al 3 p m. Youth dairy and open class judging will take place at 12:30 p.m at the show bam Draft hone hitch classes will be held at the hone arena at I p.m. 4-H demonstrations will be offered at 2 p.m. at the variety tent. A 4-H "rabbit fun" bam and the Show of Champions will be al Hot air balloons will hft off at 7 p.m.. the same lime that Boy Howdy and Twister Al­ ley will take the stage at the grandstand to A livestock fashion show at the show arena will start Ladies' Day and Farm Bu­ reau Day Friday. Horse games and contests at the horse arena will be at 9 a.m. Much of the Ladies Day activity will be at the variety tent, starting at 10 a.m. with featured speaker Deanna House and sponsored by Felpausch Ladies can get in for half the general admission price until noon. The annual liveMock sale will get under way at 2 p.m. Friday al the show arena. Da Yoopers will be back for their third straight appearance al the grandstand al 7 p.m Friday. Saturday, the final day of the fair, will be­ gin with a livestock skill-a-thon al the show arena at 9 a m. Gams and contests arc set for 10 a.m. at the horse arena. Adult beef showmanship will be held al 10:30 at the show arena. A tractc.* safety contest will follow al 11. Antique tractor pulls will get under way at noon at the grandstand rithout any admis­ sion price. The small animal sale will be held at 1:30 p.m at the show arena, with games and contests following. The Hastings Car Club will put on a "Cruising to the Fair" car show from 3 to 8 p.m. The WBCH-True Value Country Show­ down will be at 4 p.m. in the variety tent. A tractor pull, sponsored by Larry Poll Realty, with modifieds, super slocks and twe-wheel drive trucks, will be held at 6:30 p.ra., closing out another fair week. REZONING, continued from Page i cause a portion of the land is owned by the Michigan State Highway Department The dealership has agreed to move the proposed new building 50 feel further to the south to remove it further from Welcome Road residents The dher compromise is to put in writing in a deed restriction that would provide for a 125-foot green belt area, surrounding the residential area, with blue spruce trees planted at 20-foot intervals throughout the entire barrier. Welcome Corners area residents at a recent public meeting cited environmental con­ cerns. safety at a nearby playground and worries that the beauty of wildlife and nature in the area will be destroyed Dave Timmerman, a co-owner of the deal­ ership with his brothers, told the County Hoard last month that he is concerned with children's safety and offered to pu« a "no trucks" sign on Welcome Road. "We still want to be a good neighbor ...Were com­ mitted to the community. We've got to have to have both local residents, town residents, farm residents. We look at the whole picture and we need the support. It kind of tears me up to see the opposition. It does bother us." Voting against the zoning change were county commissioners Mark Doster. Sandy James and Lew Newman. James voted against approving the zoning change because she said the County Plan ning Commission has not compbed with its own zoning ordinance and "by voting (to approve the zoning change) we might be NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, August 1, 1994, st 8:00 p.m. In the City Hail, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan, on an or­ dinance to amend Section 3.64 and 3.35 regulating parking in residential zones. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. opening ourselves up to another lawsuit. She said the county Planning and Zoning Commission did not comply with the zon­ ing ordinance in holding two public hearings regarding the issue. James said the first public bearing should have been held in a 30 to 60 day window and was held two days earlier, in 28 days; and that the second public hearing shoulu have been held in 30 days and was held 12 days early on June 15 instead of June 27. Her fears materialized with those reasons ' Give the gift of Local NEWS! 'l t Subscribe to The BANNER « 945-9554 J NEWS Eve.yweek of your local community, appears In the Banner aHlo...Sobtcriht 948*8051 • TAKING BIDS • 1970 John Deere 2510 May be seen at Maple Valley Imp., Nashville CONTACT JANE Hastings City Bank 945*9535 ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S Broadway, or call 616-945-2468. Sharon Vickery City Clerk 1. Julie Mitchell/Animal Shelter LAWSUIT (county lost) 2. Christian Broadcast Tower LAWSUIT ELECT Republican g JIM BAILEY 3. John Gotes/Animal Shelter LAWSUIT very probable 4. John Deere/ Welcome Corners Rezoning LAWSUIT In all these cases, the Commissioners FAILED to follow their OWN PROCEDURES. They are playing ball by their own rules, which they make up as they go! Can Barry County AFFORD another two years of this type of ball game? for County Commissioner August 2nd Paid for by the Committee to Elect Jim Baiiev 1920 Boulder Dr , Hastings, Ml 49058 being included in the residents* lawsuit. Commissioner Mark Doster. James and Newman tned to send the zoning request back to the Planning Commission to correct those technical deficiencies but the majority of the board blocked that move. The County Prosecutor had told ’he board that he didn't believe the alleged non-compliance of the ordinance would be significant enough to be a problem. VOn Aug. 2nd to CHANCE our COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Pad lor by Ea OarwWwa W7 w Grana. Host>n<p. M «0M Nursing Assistant Class Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Ex­ cellent employment opportunities for in­ dividuals who are interested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour. Classes start August 3rd and end August 17th. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. if you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon­ day through Friday and fill out an application. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058 DOSTER (R) FOR STATE REP. £ For the post two years, as a Barry County Commissioner: I have worked hard to eliminate secrecy from Board proceedings. I have worked hard to eliminate surprise decisions being rendered beforehand. I have worked hard to eliminate unfair and unethical labor practices, and I have worked hard to keep the landfill from becoming a regional dump But now its time for me to move on. if you wont me to continue to work hard for you... VOTE DOSTER FOR STATE REP. August 2 (Republican) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 Rosetta Johnson Jean O. Mother MIDDLEVILLE - Roaetu (Loftus) Joho•os, 89 passed sway Tuesday, July 12,1994 al her home. Mn. Johmoo was ton March 4, 1903 al Leighton Township, Allegsn County, the daughter of Austin and Eleanor (Humphrey) Loftus She was raised la the Middleville area and attended Brew School She uumed Arthur W. Johnson on Decem­ ber 10. 1955 Mn. Johnson was a homemaker and farmers wife. She was also a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and a member of the Alter Society of the former St. Augustine Catholic Church of Middleville Preceding her in death were her husband. Arthur W Johnson, orothers, John. Austin. Tom and Henry Loftus; sisters. Adelia Lindsley. Nora Hooten, Margaret While. Katherine Robieski, and Sisters of St Joseph. Siner Bridget aad Sister Padua Surviving are one sister, Frances Linsea of Grand Rapids, 20 nieces and nephews; many great and great-great nieces aad nephews. Mass of Oristian Buna! will be held Satur­ day morning al 11:00 i n at Si Rose ot Lima Catholic CJunta. Hastings Father Charles H. Fischer ns Celebrant. Interment Irving Cemetery. Visitation is Friday 4 to 7 p m with Scripture service Friday at 6.00 p.m. Memorial coatributiom may be made to St Rose of Lima Catholic Chunh or Barn Community Hoepace. Arrangements nude by Beeler Funeral ChapeL Middleville MOUNT PLEASANT - Jean O. Mosher. 74 of Mount Pleasant and formerly of Hastings passed sway Saturday. July 9. 1994 at Isabella Medical Care Facility in Mount Pleasant Mn. Mosher was bor- on December 29, 1919 al Hastings the daughter of Ellsworth and Alice (Newton) Myers She was raised in Hastings and attended Hastings schools, graduating in 1936 from Hastings High School She was married to Donald F Mosher on October 9, 1937 at Hastings and has lived primarily in Hastings, Rockford. Beulah and for the past four years in Mount Pleasant. Mrs. Mosher was employed as a floral desig­ ner for many yean in flower shops in Hastings and other communities. Preceding her in death were her husband. Donald on October 12, 1987; a brother, Mu Myen. Surviving Mrs. Mosher is a daughter and husband, Carol and Bruce Barnum of Mount Pleasant, two sons and wives. Gordon and Kay Mosher. Sr. of London. Ohio and Phillip aad Diana Mosher of Jonesville Michigan; 17 grandchildren; 17 great grandciuldren; a sister. Beverly Koos of Muskegon. Funeral services were held. Tuesday. July 12 at rhe Wreu Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Cart Litchfield, officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Riverside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Mount Pleas­ ant or Isabella Medical Care Facility. ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA SAMY CO. CHURCH O» CHRIST. Ml N MkMm Aw.. Hssunf*. Ml 49051 Sutey Ser «««* BMt Ctees 10 a ■ . War fap II *-■*.. E«craag Scrwss 6 pm Wefacafay BMe Sudy 7 p_u*. Naroum Herron. Marnier Pte 945-2931 Mbit Surrey oo tern ■ fa tee Frae BMe Cor lu^iuofrorr Count MWENDCNT CHURCH OT CHRIST, (ten «tes - 1651 Mateo Rd.. Hastng* Ml 49051) ■MR a Ttea Jeflarwa Hall, corner at Gram aad Jefferson Mote Jm Sandusky Pte 904045 Sunfay Service* - 9 30 a..*.. BMe School; 1(730 a.m.. THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH TU.OWSH1P 2730 Wall Lake Md Urey A. Amen. Pfaor Cteh office pte 940-2549 Sunfay wonhtp 1.30 am aad 1013 Saafay Children* Church Tuesday prayer aad share tune 9:30 a a Wedaeaday neaap aervice 6.30 p.m. Youth group meets Wednesday 6 30 pm alto Nursery available for all service* Bring the «te family HASTINGS SEVENTH-D'.Y ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (■ Surr School Road) Wdte Gorte. Prasor Cteh phone eater ■ 945-2170 Communwy Service Cower aster ia 945-2361 Toarfa) services are Stefa School at 9:20 a. m. (far ail agaa. adult* md children) md War­ dhip Service a 1140 am. Jam ua far Prayer Mate held Tfaifayi. 74M40 p m. Our Cfuamu^ Server Center. 302 E Green Street, t* open to the public Mon fay. aad Wedaeaday*- 940-1240 noon Daaatnaa at ctateg a pood, daaa coadaua arc accepted CM! far totem - U23-3IIO 945-2361 for m fapmaraua. WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4M7 Coma Grove Rond Pastor Ben Her or 9 30 Soafay School. Church Service 10:30; Wefaeafay even from 640440 pm fa WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3189 N Broadway. Hastutfs. Ml 49051 Pnator Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Date Pickard, 945 9974 Worship Servers Sunfay. *40 am. aad 11:00 am.; Sunday School. 9 45 in 4-H meets Monday*. 6:30 p a to 140 pm Bible Study. Wednesday*. 3:13 pm. st Delore* Gaapen. SOI Barber Rd. Hasting* Mena Breakfast win be aecoap the fard Saarfa) of each month nan* fur faer ate Cail Mr Stephen Lewis ■ 943-3365 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OR GOO. 30B E Road. Hnsfafs Pastor Doug Davit Phone 964-7765. pastor 945 4060 cteh Sunday School 1040 a.m.; Water 1140 a.m. Eveaag Ser 9M M w I fam fay Ser*me - 740 am. Facfay ipupr* fa» Baa Btemm Phaae 623-2205 Saafay School M 1040 am ; Wor fap 11.40am.. Erenmp Service at 640 y au Wafamfay Prayer BMe NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Ctees Fisher. Pte A nussion rf k lae Cabot* Cteh. Haaap Saafay Maa 9 30 a m FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlaw a. Haaoa**. Michigan 94A6Q04 Keva Sharkey. Seaxx Pate Jean R. Barra. Aaat Pastor Sunday Service*: Sunday School 9:45 am.. Clmam far all afre. 1140 am. Morreaf Woralup Servitx. Jr. Church ap to 4<h Grade. 640. Evening Service Wedaaadey: 6:30 Awaaa Clyb». 740 p.m. Team n Houaemaa HaM. 740 pm . Adah* Prayer ■neohag; 1:13 pm.. Adah Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pate * Sunday Scrvum *43 am Sunday Scte Haar. 11.40 am Morareg Wotep Service. 640 pm Even Mg Service. Wedneifay 740 pm Service* far Adult*. Teem aad Oahkren The Church Pege Is Peid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HArnuM iavmm a loan, fa Haatings and Laka Odaaaa WMN FUN1BAL HOMt Haifin^i H1XFO INCOftFOftATID of Hasting* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F.D.I.C. TWi HASTINGS BANNSV ANO MMBNMR 19M N Broadway - Meetings DOSLIY FMAWMACY Praecrtptions" — 118 S Jetferson — 945-3420 HASTINGS MANUF ACTUtlNG CO. Hastings, Michigan HASTINGS RMW GLASS MOOUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan BRETHREN CHURCH meet* ■ 600 Powell Rd . I mile ca« of Hmr-vg* Eldon Grebb. Pate. 941 3044 Ru* Sarver. PaMor Ementu* 945-9224 Saafay Ser­ vian: 9 45 am. Bible Claaare for all te- 10 90 am Morning Worahip. 6pm Evening Praue Thursday: 7:30p m Bible Saidy, aad youth group* PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 Pastor Smphen Wnght (616) 756-3021 church tee; (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9:30 am.; Sunday School 1140 am.; Sunfay Evening Service 640 pm. Prayer time. Wednesday*. 740 pm “ QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 WeM Pnaeor Susan T rowbridge. (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 am.; Wonfap II am . After School Special Wedneeday- 4 P "» P.O. Boa 63. Hafaags, Ml 49051 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton Pter Phoee 945-9414 Sunday. July 17 -140 aud 1040 a m Holy Communion Thursday . July 14 940-340 Day Camp. 6:X/ Soft bag. 140 AA. Fnday. July 15 940-3.40 Dey Cmup Saturday. Ju­ ly 16 - Adutl* Movies/Dmaer. 1.40 NA. Tuesday- July 19 - 6 30 Softball. 7.40 Shepherd Cooun HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting Michigan. G Kent KcIIjt. Pate SaRyC Kelier. D*rec*< at Chnstma Education Sunthy. Juiv 17. July 24. July 31. AffaBM 7 9:30 Monung Worshp Service Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WMM-AM aad FM. 9 30-10 30 Children * Church HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green aad Church streets. Dr Bufford W. Coe. Pate Margaret Hoiteaheck. Director of Chnsum Educatioa Rob Styberski. OrgiBin MuMc Director Church phoae 616-945-9574 Barner free tnaldmg with elevator to all floors Broadcast of worship service over WRCH FM-AM at 10:30 am SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9 30 a m — includes Summer Tone BMe Tune wfa Bibie Stone* crafts, game* and music for fads age 4 thru thane who have completed 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m Wednesday* Family Church Night - Prepared Light Meal 640 p m . MhHJ A S»-Hi Youth FelJowshjp 6:X p.m (through the Summer on til after Labor Day). BMe Study 6:45 pm. Activity for Kifa 6 43 p.m.. Fast Wednesday at month a Game Night for all age* Saturday. July 16 - Youth Group to Michigan Adventure. Friend* Group Pnduck Picnic Tuesday. Ju­ ly 19 - U M Mea Din nerProgram 6:30 p.m. Saturday. July 23 Church Family Potluck Picnic at Tydea Park — games nan ■ 440 p m - dmaer at 3 30 p m Sunday. July 24 - Farewell Recep­ tion far Rob Styberski 1045 a.m follow mg iDornmg worship service Wednesday. July 27 - Ruth U M Women Circle Potluck Sunday. Ju­ ly 31 — Ftsh Bowl OfTenng for Hunger Monday. Aug I through Fnfay. Aug 5 - Vacation Bibie School. 6:00 to 1:15 p.m. — Theme Under the Storytelling Tree ■ SUPPORT GROUPS V.l? i (Vtaunlty Impaired Per sms) 9 30 a.m ftnt Fnday of month (esetpt June. July and August) Narcotics Anonymous 1240 Soon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 1 00 pm Thursday*. Al-Anon 12 30 p m Wednesdays. Co-De pendent* Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 940 a m Saturday* Daind Allen Clouse Jana Sue Smith Christeena D. Galaviz KALAMAZOO - David Allen Clow, 23. of Kalamazoo and formerly of Hastings, passed away Sunday. July 10. 1994. Mr. Clouse was born on October 2, 1970 at Hastings, the son of George and Bonnie (Javor) Clouse. He was raised in Middleville and Hastings areas, and attended Hastings schools, graduat­ ing in 1989 from Hastings High School. He went on to attend Western Michigan University and was currently enrolled at the Kalamazoo Institute of Art. Mr. Clouse has lived in Kalamazoo since 1989. His employment included Morton’s Garage FLORIDA - Mrs. Jana Sue Smith, 51 of Tampa, Florida passed away Monday, July 11, 1994. Mrs. Smith was bora and raised in the Detroit area, moving to Hastings in 1972 and lived there for 10 years before moving to Holland. Mn. Smith was a graduate of the Univenity of Michigan in 1965 with a B.A. degree in Education. She was ■ trustee of Northdale Maintenance District and a former teacher at East Bloomfield Junior High School in Bloom­ field Hills. She was an Episcapalian. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Smith of Northdale, Tampa; two sons, Mark and Scon Smith, both of Northdale, Tampa; one brother. James B. Kaier, III, Boca Raton, Florida; her mother, Shirley Kaier, Boca Raton, Florida; and one nephew. Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 16ch at the Christ Church of Grosse Pointe, 61 Grosse Pointe Blvd., Grosse Pointe Farms, Michigan it 4 o’clock. Funeral arrangements were made by tie F. T. Blount Company Funeral Home. Lutz-Land O*L&ke> Chapel, Lutz, Florida. LAKE ODESSA - Chnsteena D. Galaviz, age 71, of Lake Odessa, passed away Sunday, July 10, 1994 at her residence. Mn. Galaviz was born January 13, 1923 in Ashville, North Carolina the daughter of Clar­ ence and Lillie (Mack) Wilson She was married to Felix Galaviz in Febuary of 1968. Surviving Mrs. Galaviz besides her husband Felix are; six step children, Eligio Galaviz, Josphehine Salazar. Felix Galaviz. Jr., Valen­ tine Galaviz, Juanita Richmond all of Lake Odessa, Angelua Lopez of Texas; 16 step grand children and 12 step great grind child­ ren; several neices and nephews. She was proceeded in death by five brothers, Robert, Bill, Arnold, Jack, Wendell; sister, Polly. Visitation Thursday 7 to 9 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Funeral services for Mrs. Galaviz will be held 10:30 A.M. Friday, July 15, 1994 at the Sunfield United Methodist Church. Rev. Ward Pierce officiating. Buna! will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa. in Kalamazoo, general construction work, and the Art Center in Kalamazoo. Mr. Clouse was a member of Kalamazoo Art Institute. Preceding him in death were his mother Bonnie Hoffman in September 1984. He is survived by his father and step-mother, George and Debbie Clouse of Hastings, brother, Clifford Clouse of Hastings, twin brother, James Clouse of Hastings, sister, Valory Clouse of Hastings; sister, Stephanie Gamage of Edmore; half-sister Amanda Hoff­ man of Hastings; step-brother, Steve McCul­ lough of Hastings; step-sister, Carla McCul­ lough of Belmont; paternal grandfather, Clif­ ford Clouse of Ft Myers, Florida; maternal grandmother, Mildred Javor of Nashville; long time friend, Jason Seuss of Kalamazoo; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 13,1994, at Rutland Township Cemetery with Mr. Albert Conklin officiating. Burial will be at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to The David Alleu Clouse Memorial Fund. Arrangements by Wren Funeral Home, Hastings DakADen Washbum MUSKEGON - Dale Allen Wuhburn, «, Jonnerty of Lacey, passed away July 1,1994 aa a result of so automobile accident He was bant in Battle Creek, the eon of OK and Virginia (Hine-,) Washburn. He served in the United States Army for 13 years and was a trurk driver for Bilmar Foods. Zeeland. Surviving Mr. Ifashburn is his wife, Linda (Titmus); two sons. Jason and Andrew; two daughters, Stacy and Jennifer b«h of Lawton, Oklahoma; his parents. OK and Virginia Washhorn of Nashville; two brothers. Dermis (Joann) of Traverse Oly. Dave (Betty) of Dimondale; two listers. Diane (Jerry) Roush of Lacey, Debbie (Roe) Dooilttle of Weal Olive. Funeral services were held July 12 al the Pray Funeral Home, Charlotte with the Reverend Stanley B. Price officiating. Inter­ mera in the Gresham Cemetery. ChaHetA-McKee HASTINGS - Charles A McKee. 92 of Oak Street. Hasdttga. passed array Fnday, July 8. 1994 it Pennock Hospital. Mr. McKee wu born on March 19.1902 it Chippewa County, Michigan the sou of James and Mary (Johnston) McKee. He was railed in Chippewa County and attended rural schools there. Mr. McKee was married to Marguerite G. Fowler on December 23, 1933 and came to Hastings in 1972 from Southfield. He had also previously lived in Detroit and Farmington areas for many yean. He was employed as a police officer for 25 yea.3 in the Detroit Police Department, retiring in July 1953. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Detroit Police Department Retirees. Preceding him in death were his wife. Marguerite on October 8, 1990; a sister, Doris HiUoct. Mr. McKee is survived by a brother, Stanley McKee of Sault Saint Marie; five nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held July 11 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Carl Litchfield, officiating. Burial was at Grand Lawn Cemetery in Detroit. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings First United Methodist Church. Charles A. Root Sr. NASHVILLE - Charles A. Root, Sr.. 67 of Nashville passed away November 9, 1993 in Charlevoix Hospital. Charlevoix. He was bora April 12, 1926 in Lake Odessa, the son of William and Cora (Coon) Root Charles was raised in Lake Odessa and married Betty Curtis in Hastings on October 17, 1947. He was employed at E.W. Bliss in Hastings for 30 years and also fanned in Nashville. Charles md his wife moved to East Jordan in 1985. He was a member of the Hastings Moose and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Preceding him in death were two sons, Richard and Charles A. Root Jr.; one brother, William Root Jr.; two sisters, Ada Kentz and Zada Love; and a very special friend, Ken Kent Mr. Root is survived by his wife, Betty; son. Douglas Root of Nashville; daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Sally) Bnsco of Nashville, Mrs. Kenneth (Karen) McDaniel of Texas, Cherry Yarger of Nashville and Robin Schantz of Delton; nine grandsons; five granddaughters; one great grandson; one great granddaughter; one brother. Alfred Root of Woodland; two sisters, Mrs Raymood Bennett and Mrs. Alton Bennett; many nieces and nephews Graveside Memorial Service will be held Monday, July 18, at 1:00 p.m. at Barryville Cemetery, Nashville with Chaplain Richard Genther officiating. Burial of cremains is at Barryville Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the chanty of ones’ choice. Arrangements were made by the Maple Valley Chapel Raymond D. Neshy |Stanley Elroy Randall| DELTON - Stanley Elroy Randall, 80, of Scott Park Road, Delton passed away July 7, 1994 at his home He wu bora March 8, 1914 in Covert Township. Mr. Randall was employed at Eaton Corpo­ ration in Kalamazoo and retired in 1975. He was a former member of the Benton Harbor Drum and Bugle Corps. Mr. Randall loved bowling, fishing and woodworking. He lived the past 23 years at the Gilkey Lake address. He was married to Frances Elizabeth Moyer, May 10, 1942. Preceding him in death were his parents; eight brothers and sisters. Surviving Mr. Randall ia his wife, Frances; six children and their spouses, Anne and Ray Shaver of Lawton, Charles and Leah Randall of Dayton, Tennessee, Barbara and Joseph Bennea of Portage, Stanley and Lynda Randall of Mattawan, Sue Pritz of Portage, Frank Randall of Pace, Florida; 14 grandchildren; many niecea and nephews. Cremation has taken place at his request. Memorial services were held July 11, at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Mart Smith officiating. Burial at East Hickory Comers cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Barry County Meals on Wheels. Envelopes are a mailable at the funeral home. __________ DorodtyS. Dalton___________ CALIFORNIA - Dorothy S Trethric Dalton, 88, passed away July 4, 1994 in Oakland, California. She wu a native of Waterbury, Connecticut ant a member of the Aries Chapter, Order Of Th: Eastern Star. *rectding her in death wu Robert W. Trethric; a brother, John F. Siefen, a sister, Ida Gaines. Surviving Mrs. Dalton is her husband. H. Lamont Dalton of Oakland. California; two sons, Richard A. Trethric of Dublin, California and Ronald J. Trethric of Annapolis, Maryland; six grandchildren; six great grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake Part Retirement Home, 1850 Alice Street, Oakland, California. 94612 or First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland, California, 94612. Arrangements by Chapel Of The Chimes, QsIris nd California. Donald B. Duits NASHVILLE • Donald B. Duits, 61 of Barger Road, Nashville passed away Friday. July 8. 1994 at his residence. He wu bora on February 17,1933 at Sioux Center, Iowa the son of Jacob and Jennie (VanRoekel) Duits. Mr. Duits wu raised in Iowa and Woodland Michigan areu and attended Woodland schools, graduating in 1951 from Woodland High School. He wu married to Greta M. McClelland on November 24, 1951. Mr. Duits wu employed at the E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for a few years; owned and operated Sunshine Valley Nursery near Hutings and Nashville for 25 years; and while living in Arizona for 15 years, wu with the Fairfield Homes Construction Company for six years. He wu a member of S.P.E.B.S.Q.S.A. (Barbershop SocietyX National Rifle Associa­ tion, The National Guard. Mr. Duits wu an avid outdooraman enjoy­ ing especially hunting in Michigan and Color­ ado and fishing in Canada. He loved and parti­ cipated in mens* barbershop singing, particu­ larity in Arizona. While there he sang in various groups including the Tucson Barber­ shop Chorus. Preceding him in death wu an infant son, Michael; an infant grandson; a brother, Gordon Duits. Surviving Mr. Duits is his wife, Greta; three sons and their wives. Rick and Sharon Duits of Hastings. Tom and Carrie Duits of Denver. Colorado, Mike and Michelle Duits of Hast­ ings; two daughters, Donna Led ford of Amado, Arizona and Kathy and Ramon Madril of Amado, Arizona; 14 grandchildren; two great grandchildren; a sister. Rose Gibbs of Hale, Michigan; three brothers, Robert Duits of Port­ land. Michigan. Kenneth Duiu of Saranac, and Wayne Duits of Nashville. Memorial services were neid Wednesday, July 13 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Carl Litchfield and Pastor Charles Gibbs officiating Memonai contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Cancer Society. SHELBYVILLE - lUymood D. NeUy. fr> of West Joy Road, Gun Lake passed away Saturday, July 9, 1994 at his residence. He wu bora on February 25,1927 at Cleve­ land. Ohio the son of Frank und Edith (Dalzelle) Nesky. Mr. Nesky wu raised in the White Cloud and Big Rapids areu and attended schools there. He wu a veteran of World War II, serving in the Marines from May 1944 until his discharge in May 1946. He wu married to Darlene A. Holderman and lived at his present address at Gun Lake for the past 22 years. He had previously lived in Grand Rapids, Muskegon. Rockford and I .inting Mr. Nesky worked moat of his life in construction. He retired in 1991 from the Fryling Construction Company of Grand Rapids after 28 yean with the company. He wu a member ot National Rifle Associa­ tion and wu a long time senior volunteer for the Kalamazoo Gtris and Boys Chib, recently being honored by the organization for his outstanding aervice. Preceding him in death wu a sister, Virgi­ nia; and a brother, Ken. Surviving Mr. Nesky is his wife, Darlene; daughters, Elaine Nesky of Holt, Lorraine Nesky of Rockford and Julie and Douglas Stout of Pierion; stepdaughter and husband. Shirley and Harold Gray of Shelbyville; step-son and wife, Ernie and Joyce Hall of Indiana; former son-in-law and wife, James and Celeste Henry of Holland; four grandchildren; four great grandchildren; three sisters, Hilda McConnell of Grand Rapids, Hazel Stephens of Traverse City aad Norma Frank of Florida, three brothers, Robert Nesky of Lewiston, Fred Nesky of Grand Rapids and Mike Nesky of Traverse Qty. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 14 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverend Alden “Monte" Burns officiating. Burial will be at Fort Custer National Cemet­ ery with Full Military Honora. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry County Health Department, Barry Coun­ ty Commission on Agiqg or to the family. Advertise il. The Hastings BANNER 945-9554 Our advertising specialistsrwfl be avaiaNe to assist you with your message, to put together a marketing program that GET'S RESULTS! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 — Page 7 f Woodland NEWS.bycai^ife* Social News... Greenfield-TIglas engagement told Les Greenfield of Bellevue and Deb Tiglas of Hastings would like to announce their engagement An October wedding is being planned A special thank you goes out to their family and friends for their continuous love. Schondelmayers to mark 50 years A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on July 19 by Forest and Maxine (Ayres) Schondeimayer of Hastings. The oc­ casion was celebrated with a party tn Port Richey. Fla. in February and a dinner for family and friends in Grand Rapids on July 10. The Schondelmayers' children are Stephen. Anne Herrick and Cynthia Terry. They have five grandchildren and two great Peases to observe 60th anniversary Leslie and Amy (Hammond) Pease were mamed by the Rev Jerne Boatwick in Angola. Ind on July 17. 1934 Trey had a family party on July 3rd at the House of big restaurant Their ctaidn? are Genevieve and Larry Williams of Greec’boro, N.C., Lois and Artond Bromley, aad Ken and Mary Pease of Dehor They have 13 grandchildren and 26 ^■n^havc'bee»|Bfarmers ail their life, aad Keeler-McKinstry to wed in September Mr. Norman Asptnall Jr. and Ml Lorena Kaeter oT Haatinp are pteared » announce the engagement of their daughter. Swan Ray Keeler to Paul Douglas McKinury. aon of Mr aad Mn James McKmury A September wedding ia being planned live on the centennial farm at 3135 W. Dowl­ ing Rd . Delton. MI 49046. In honor of this special occasion we hope you will drop ns a line or send a card with beat wishes or beuer yet “drop by.*’ Party to honor Elsie Sage’s 70th Nixon-Hirt to wed Sept. 17 Monaca Leigh Num and Daniel Rayumond Hut. both at Kentwood, will be pronounced huabnd md wife on Sept IT. 19M. The bnde-etect n the daughter of John and Chnaty Nunn of Jenauaoo She graduated from Hudaonvdle High School and Chic Umvenity. and attended Davenport College Her finance u the son of Gordin Hnt of Cutlerville aad Sandy Hin of Cedar Spring, He graduated from KeHoggsviUe High School aad attended both Ferna Star Uetvennty and Grand Raped, Junior College MARRIAGE LICENSES Because of a power outage on Jordan Road. July 5, I was unable to get some of the news into last week's column My power was out from 2 a.m. to 2:20 p.m. because of a severe wind and lightning storm that night During the storm, lightning struck one of rhe lightning rods on the tin roof of the home of George and Judy Johnson on Davenport Road. The wind also took down a dead spruce tree and the end of the tree barely scratched the side of their house, missing windows on both sides of where the tree landed The lightning rod was twisted and black when Judy's nephew. Joe Coals climbed up and took it down. The cable leading from the rod io the ground also was burned The evening of the Fourth of July. Tom and Doris Niethamer held a holiday picnic at their home. Harold Stannard grilled hamburgers for the crowd of Marvin and Ella Kantner. Ralph and Wilma Townsend. Mercedeth McMillan. Cathy Lucas. Harold and Nell Stannard. George Schaibly. John and Betty Hynes. Gene and Naida Rising. Max and Grace Coats. Ruth Niethamer. and Bob and Virginia Crockford. Tom took his annual Fourth of July picture of Doris in the corn field and the com came to the top of her head. Tom said that he believed that was the tallest it has been in the 27 yean he has been taking this series of pictures. So, according to the old farm homily that if "com is knee high by the Fourth of July, there will be a good crop.** this year should be a great one for corn, as well as mosquitoes. Bob aad Virginia Crockford had had a busy holiday, as they had earlier been to a family celebration at the home of their son and daughter-tn-law. Bob and Ree Crockford in Potterville 1 had lunch with Joyce Weinbrecht in Hastings Thursday last week. She will hold the monthly Commission on Aging and Red Croat Wood pressure clinic in Woodland nr Wednesday, July 20. al noon at the Woodland Eagles Commission on Aging senior citizen dinner. Mary Mulford brought a sack of paper back romances to the library last week, and among them was a hardback copy of Karen R< cards' new novel “Maggy's Child " It has a little more depth than a lot of this genre and should be aa interesting read for many of the library clients Friday evening, the Lakewood Christian School had their monthly benefit dinner at Central Unted Methodist Church despite the earlier announcement that it would be at the Cottgrtgtttin—I Church across the street. The remodel mg that ■ to be done al Central had not been started as planned. so the larger facility was available. ] saw Edith and Roger Buxton, George and Judy Johnson. Richard and Mildred Brodbeck and other Woodland people among the Lake Odessa folks at the dinner. There seemed to be a good crowd and the meal was tasty. The Rev. Alan Sellman returned from his vacation late last week and did the service at Zion Lutheran on Sunday Vesta Bom was in Pennock Hospital a few days last week, but is now back at Tendercare. Judy MacKenzie has had a summer cold she thinks she picked up from her granddaughter, but both sufferers are better now. My son John came honx Saturday and helped with some minor problems around the house before he left Sunday afternoon to return to hu job in Toronto He brought some new leashes he had made for the dog. When I got home from church on Sunday morning, my steer-in-law, Evelyn Lucas MeClay of Marshall, called and asked me to meet her at TurkeyviBe for dinner. So. after John left. 1 headed in that direction It was a nice day to go to Cornwell's, as it was not too hot. Evelyn spoke io Wayne Cor­ nwell and he saxi that it w as not a good crowd for Sunday, but we had a hard time finding an empty table and there seemed to be lots of people around. Adam Smith, son of Dennis and Kathy Smith, had a lonstecsomy aad noae repair surgery last week at Pennock and is now feel­ ing better. Ford Enz had surgery Monday of this week. I have heard from my daughter in Tucker. Ga.. which is on the northeast side of Atlanta, and the MarKenzies have heard from young Do»». who lives near Marietta on the nor­ thwest side of Atlanta. While both locations Elsie N. Sage, born on July 8th. 1924 in Coldwater, long time volunteer at area nurs­ ing homes playing organ and piano. She is the mother of five daughters. Cindy Winters of Grand Rapids. Lola Englerth and Joyce Sage of Hastings. Jackie Barwin of Sparta, and lamce Mascho of Sheridan Mrs. Sage has nve granocnuoren. toou. xenae. orace. Laura aad Rebecca. The family will host a birthday party at Bay Point on Gun Lake Sunday. July 17th. She would enjoy cards and phone calls from friends and relatives CASHIERS yoaf and conpany boneNs tl ful trno Apply r person at UNITED have had very heavy rain, neither is in any danger from the floods reported in Georgia, which MacKenzie said seem to surt at a line that runs through Hartsfield airport on the south side of the city He said there were flooding problems at the airport which is usually the busiest in the United States, vying with O'Hare in Chicago on a day-to-day basis for that distinction. Right after church Sunday morning. 27 per­ sons from junior high through adult age helpers left Lakewood United Methodist Church on a mission trip to Iowa and Illinois to repair homes damaged in last year's floods Most of them wore T-shirts that said “Lakewood U.M. 1994 mission trip.** AU of the children and youth of the church have been earning and collecting money to pay for materials for ,hese repairs all year. The WoodL*nd Lions Club will have its an­ nual Carl Jordan Memorial Scholarship benefit steak dinner at the Lions Den and the Woodland Townehouse Saturday evening. Only 200 steaks will be purchased and only tickets for that many will be sold. The dinner wiU include a baked potato, baked beans, a •alad, drinks and watermelon. A few members of the Lions Club, in­ cluding myself, still have a ticket or two at this time, but if you have not purchased a ticket ahead of time, better call a Lion and see if nny are available before you drop in Satin day The dinner is from 4:30 to 7 p.m.. but I will be at the library until 5. That number is 367-4649. Amelia Johnson holds the twisted, blackened lightning rod from the top of the old Daveport home on Davenport Road, which was hit in a storm July 4. nona to the tiiiSewnoF barry county Com No. 93-341CH DAVID W. FIKE. LOCATION: At 1700 Hickory Rd. on the South HENRY T. ZAUSNER (F24795) (414) Ml-4471 MEETING DATE: July 29. 1994. TIME 7:90 p.m. SANDRAR. FIKE Building ot 220 Waf Court St , Hostings. Mkhigon SitebyvUlu Ml 49344 EDWARD J. ANNEN. JR. (F24062) (414) 343-0802 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE County. Michigt in favor of the ptointtff(») rt the oefendant(s) Sandra dMsndant(s) In and to Iho foltowing property. tog Offico at 944-4430 tor further inform. Ut,.1A ■ —Iw«,a, -t- ----* — A.-------- 1 ur ivw nwwvwag/rwormg (•/»•) 49098. (414) 944-4491 P/14) Frosorit: Edwards. Bodlord. Munfoy. Hansford, Dartono Harper. Ctorti (7/14) Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford. Clerk Motumi (7/14) Douglas Smendik M.D. Coming August 1st Cherry Valley Family Care In Association with Dr. James Weatherhead and Pennock Hospital Full Time Family Practice Including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Smendik will begin seeing patients August 1,1994 St-vT:; Rgy Bates. Middleville and Christina Lynn Neeson. Middleville John Sodham Sr . Nashville and Linda Louae Irvm. Nashville Stuart Earl Keeler. Hastings and Barbara Ami Pietrangeki Hastings Charles Edward Sheldon. Nashville and Rhonda Sue Geethmg. Nashville Stephen Franklin Hayes. Hastings and Jen nifer Ellen Norm. Dowling John Edward Eggleston Sr.. Freeport and Sherry Edwards. Freeport. Jared Jason Thomas. Hastings. Hastings and Tracy Ann Kohn. Hastings • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commission­ ers held July 12. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. ( hern Valley Family ( are . I ! ■ ,t. I- St I ■ i. • M .1.!’ i in,.i.- it,I. -r-. il,. • .1 . .ft., .11 !'■ 795-4434 'n .1 i ( : �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 14, 1994 Legal Notices BBOtRTGAML BALI Mortgag* Sol* — Default having boon mod* in th* ww and condiWorn of a certain mortgage mode b, 3ANU I R MKXXE6OS and DEUBA J. WWrtNEY a single man and a tinglo woman, o* 1602 Hnodofa Moattng* Mi 49054 Mortgagor*. to iho GO<<R1IM<1 n MATXJHA1 MORTGAGE ASSOC1A DON. a* o**tgnoo of RDEllTY GUARANTEE MOR TGAGE CORPORATION. c/o GE CAPITA!, ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION, aorvicing agent far the GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee doted iho 77th day ol Augvat. 1991. and recorded in the oHlce of the Regi*te< of Deed* lor the County of Barry and Stole of Mlchigcm on Iho Mh day of September 1991. in liber S22 of Berry County Record*, on page R21 on which mortgage there i* claimed io bo due at Iho date of this notice. fa» principal and interett. iho *um of Forty-four Thousand Mvo-Hundrod Twenty-* vo and 47/100 (144.92147 / And no euM or preceding* at law or in equity having been in•titutod *o recover the debt secured by *otd mor tgago er any part thereof. Now. therefore by vir­ tue of the power o» «cie contained in said mor­ tgage. and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such cose mode and provided notice is hereby given that an Iho Sth day of Aug., 1994 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. Local Timo, toid mortgage will bo foreclosed by a safe at pubic auction, to the highest bidder, at the oo*t door entrance of the Court House in Hasting*. Michigan (that being the buildtag whore Iho Circuit Court lor the Barry is held), of the promt*** described in said mortgage, ar *o much thereof a* may bo necessary to pay the amount duo. a* aforesaid, on said mortgage, with interest thereon at 113.97 per diem and oil legal co***, charge* and expense*. including the at­ torney fee* attowod by low, and oho any sum or sums which may bo paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect it* interest in the promises Which said premia*! are described a* follow*: AH that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hasting* County of Barry, and State of During the six (6) month* immediatel> following that in the event that the property is determined to bo ebendened pursuant to MOA 400 3341a the property may be redeemed during the X day* tavmodiateiy following the solo Doted 6-7-94 GOVERNMENT NADONAl MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION a* assignee of FIDELITY guaranty^* MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION c/O CI CAPHAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION MORTGAGEE JCWMJ FA8RtZ>O (P13366) Attorney of AAortgogoe . Suite IM Bloomfield Hills Ml 4C304 (810)642-1012 a/in SNORT FOMCLOGUM NOTtCf (AB CeunNoa) MORTGAGE SALK - Default ha* boon mode in th* cond.t.ons ol o mortgage mods by CAR: 0 MEHER and DANA JO MEHER F vsband and wife to NRST MORTGAGE AMERICA Mortgages doted 2 27-92 and recorded on 3-4 92 in Libor 936 on page 4B0 Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to MIDWEST FINANC ING CORP., by on assignment dated 2-27-92 and recorded on 3-6-92 In liber 937 Pago 2B of Barry County records and assigned to H.L. MILLER. IRA. CFNB TRUSTEE by on assignment doted 2 77 92 and recorded on 317 92 in liber 937. on pogo 730 Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there it claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of Nino Thoueand Five Hundred and Nine­ ty Six 29/100 Dollar* (99.596 29) including interest 16.900% per annum. Under the power ol solo contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan, at 2 00 p.m.. on August II. 1994. Said premises are situated in Township of Castleton. Barry County, Michigan, ond or* described os 831 Shermon Nashville. Ml 49073 The land referred to in this policy Is described os follows. Land in th* TOWNSHIP ol CASTLETON Barry County. Michigan, described as follow*: A parcel in the northeast 1/4 of section 36. Town* 3 North. Rango 7 West, described a* begin ning a* a point in Iho center of highway that it 609.9 foot east of the center of said section 36. thence north 225 foot, thence west 146 foot, thence north to Michigan Control Roilrc -'J right ol way. thence northeasterly along *aid t»woy to a point duo rv-Yh of a point 934.9 foot east of the center of •aid section 36. thence south to the oast and wo*t 1/4 line of said section 36. thence west 129 foot to place of beginning. Casleton Township. Barry County Michigan TV, — rouempwcn - - 4- —.-i - - povroc . _ 4 sncni U w x ,» ii i,iAi■ *-- —. I no ee o •••«• from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BCL 600.3241a, In which cose th* redemption period shall bo 30 day* from the dote of such solo. June 30. 1994 MICHAEL M. GRANO Suits 264 W 31731 Northwestern Hwy. Farmmgton HUI*. Ml 48334 H.L Miller, IRA. CFNB Trustee assignee of Mor tgoge (7 /29) Ann Landers ‘Taxi service’ prompts problems Dear Aaa Landers: I need your advice desperately. About a year ago. I decided to share an apartment with my best friend, "Gloria.” For the first few weeks after we moved in together, we got along OK, but now 1 am beginning to despise her. The trouble began when Gloria's car stop­ ped running and she couldn't afford to get ft fixed. She asked me if I would take her to work, then to the store, the bank and wherever else she might need to go. It was a bit of an imposition, but I agreed after she of­ fered to pay me for gas. Gloria's demands to be driven places have gotten so completely out of hand that I feel as if I am running a taxi aervice. Every time I br­ ing up the subject of money for gas (which she has never paid). we end up yelling a( each other Do I have the right to insist that Gloria pay for the extra gas as she originally offered to do? Should 1 ask her to pay part of my auto in­ surance? When she first asked me to drive her around, she said she would be getting a new car in three months. Well, she hasn't saved a dime, and the possibility of her buying a car looks dim. I don't want her to help pay the loan on MY car because then she will, think she is part owner and entitled to use it whenever she feels like it. This situation ia very upsetting, and 1 can't figure out what to do? Please help me. — Car Trouble in Wisconsin Dear Wisconsin: The friendship is over. Start looking for another place to live at once. Inform Gloria she can no longer depend on you to provide her with livery service. She sounds like a four-door sponger. You haven't one man's junk is another man's treasure. I wonder, however, if one's pleasure in­ flicts pain on others, how can it continue to be pleasurable? Who is competent to judge what type of noise someone else might like? There are a lot of people who actually enjoy the sound of train whistles, planes zooming overhead and foghorns that pierce the night And. I’m sure, the world is foil of stoics who aren't the least bit bothered by nearb) do^ kennels. We have neighbors who don't even hear their own dogs barking for hours at a time. (It drives us nuts). Many people become so accustomed to specific noises, they would feel deprived if those noises were eliminated. I'm referring to loud music, blaring TVs. boom boxes, bark­ ing dogs, foghorns, wind chimes and even the sound of kids yelling. Those of us who do not share u.'se neuroses may be considered square and kvetch alone. — Colton. Calif. Dear Colton: May I recommend earplugs? While they won't drown out all the racket, they will reduce it considerably. Keep reading for more Rock for chimes Dsnr Ann Landers: I feel so sorry for that man who hates wind chimes. My new neighbors love rock music and play it so loud­ ly that I can hear every decibel in my bedroom on the opposite side of the house. It goes on at some outlandish hours, too. Tell the man with the wind chimes that 1'11 be glad to trade houses with him anytime. I live in Saskatoon. Where's he? — Saskatchewan Dear Sas: He's in Bangor. Maine — a long drive. Forget it Dear Ann Landers: This is for your cor­ respondent who suggested that living near wind chimes is a lot more pleasant than living near a railroad or a foghorn Wrong, wrong, wrong For 20 years, I lived one block from a drawbridge, complete with tra n whistles and foghorns One becomes accustomed to these frequently heard sounds and tunes them exit completely. Wind chimes, however, are very erratic — often silent, sometimes tinkling melodiously in the breeze, sometimes clanking like crazy in a strong wind. Those aluminum ones are so loud they can drive you bonkers Wc had neighbors a few years ago whose aluminum chimes drowned out our TV at night and often awakened us at 3 a.m. 1 rubber-band my wind chimes on windy nights out of consideration for my neighbors' peace and sanity as well as my own. I recom­ mend it. — Your Fan for 30 Years in Mission Viejo. Calif Dear Fan: What a thoughtful idea. Read on: Chimes unlawful? Dear Ann Landers: 1 am not a spoilsport nor am 1 a sourpuss I am a person who abhors pollution of any kind. Wind chimes are a polluiani of peace and quiet — which is all too rare these days. The Preamble to the Constitu­ tion speaks of “domestic tranquility.*' I hereby suggest that people who have wind chimes are violating their neighbors' constitu­ tional rights and should be prosecuted — Madiron. Wis Dear Mad: I'm not sure you'll find a lawyer who will lake the case. The Constitution was written to help ENSURE domestic tranquility, not guarantee it. Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers ‘ columns ? ' 'Nuggets and Doozies'' is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for 15 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers, P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send 56) Copyright 19M Creators Syndicate. Inc. RBOWTRAMK BALI MORTGAGE SALE — Default ha* boon mode in the condition* of o mortgage made by Paul Uselton ---- a • » 11 —u — h.i----- 1 or . ona oeveny usexual, nrs.. wivw -u —>i»i*--a rwawui Michigan. Mortgagee Doted December 21. 1992, and recorded on December 23, 1992, in Liber 962 on page 702. Barry County Record*. Michigan on which mortgage there I* claimed to bo duo at the dote hereof the sum of One Hundred Forty Eight Thousand Thro* Hundred Fifty four and 84/100 Do Bor* (314B.3S4.04). including interest at 7.79% Security Me. 3BS-10-3S79 TO All 94TERE5TW PERSONS The decedent. Man loot known oddre»- wo* 1971 West Hickory .Rood. Battle Creek. Ml 49017 died SIMi An imtn.-r-.snt doted 2-19-92 ha* boon admitted a* the wih of Rte decerned. OO4ARDG STEVH4S (P2100B) 307 Celumhin Ipumo OuRdtag 131 iaet Columbia Avenue Berito Creek Ml 49019 992-5429 Chimes annoying (7/14) Notice of Public Hearing on increasing Property Taxes The Carlton Township Board of Carlton Town­ ship, Barry County will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0608 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1994. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, July 19 at 9:00 a.m. at Carlton Township Hall, 85 Welcome Rd., Hastings, Ml 49058. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 3.00% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 2.80% over the preceding year's operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to estab­ lish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. 2.0828. This notice is published by: Carlton Township 85 Welcome Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 945-5990 Teachers needed Dear Ann Lnnders: Some time ago. you asked teachers to write to you about disciplin­ ing students Here’s my contribution. No ocher professional has to deal with 30 diems at a time, each with different pro­ blems A leecher also musi deal with filthy language and obscene gestures and stiIJ try to ptNhniu for parents — teaching kids mannen, moral and ethics. We then get blasted on TV. in newspapers and from failed parents about what a lousy job we are doing. It’s about time we started to demand that parous do THEIR job so we educators can do ours. It’s very difficult to discipline children at school when they don't get decent parenting al home Teachers* hands arc tied. Children come to us wanting entertained. Since they have spent then formative yean in front of the TV. it is extremely difficult for us to in­ still decern values and good morals in them. Let's put the blame aad responsibility where it belongs — with the parents. If things don't change soon. I can't imagine who will be educating our kids. Many of my colleagues are looking io get out of the profession and find something to do where they can still make a difference. I can hardly blame them. — Discouraged. Disgusted and Depressed in Oregon. Dear D.. D. aad D.: Please don’t bail out. Al times, it must look hopeless, but hang in there and know that you CAN make a dif­ ference. Teaching is still a noble profession. Our kids need teachers like you. Gon of the Doy: History repeats itself, which is good because most people don't listen the first time Get used to noise Deer Aaa Loaders: I am another kvetch when it comes to wind James Give me a home by the railroad tracks any day. Trains that made me think I was in the middle of an earthquake didn't bother me when 1 lived a block away from the tracks. This proves that Bryon Janousck and Tracy Teneyck of Las Vegas. Nevada announce the birth of their daughter, Tracii Jo on June 22. in Las Vegas. She weighed 6 pounds. 15 ounces. Grandparents are Betty Tencyck of Nashville. Demis Teneyck of Springport. Jennie Graeber of Lansing and Terry Janouse* of Las Vegas Great-grandparents are Robert and Dawn Decker of Vermont ville. Ruth Pntchet and Earl Teneyck of Portland. Ruth Janousek of Charlotte. Mr. and Mrs. Glendon Flory of Grand Ledge, and great great-grandma. Nevah Faust of Grand Ledge BOY, Linden Wahon of Hastings is pleased «• announce the birth of ha second grandson. Linden Brock Steele. He was born June 20. 1994 at 11:12 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital, weighing 8 lbs . 7 ozs. and measured 20M in­ ches long Baby Lindy is welcomed home by hn proud parents. Jerry and Sherry Steele and his big brother. Michael James. BOY, Gordon McKmght Fmme III. bom to Gordon and Karen Finnie of Clarksville. Gor­ don was born May 20. 1994 at 10:45 p.m. at Sparrow Hospital. Lansing. Mich BOY. Maxwell Scott, bom at Pennock Hospital on June 17 at 2:44 a m to Scott and Wendy Clark. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . II ozs Lafce Odessa NEWS The Sebewa Center Ice Cream Social ia cornu Saturday nijht. tuning ■ 6 p.m. The Lake Odeaaa Village Council will meet Monday. Joly IS. ■ T.X p.m. in the Page Building. According to one of Lit week's news stories, there is new carpeting in the council chambers. A trip to see the Whitecaps play is on the schedule for a Lakewood Community Educacioo-spoasored trip Tuesday. July 19. at Spja. Last week's Camp Read craft was totem poles made from nuts. More than 80 were made by the youngsters. On July 20. en­ tomologist Gary Dunn with his amazing travelin'’ bugs will be the guest speaker. On J' 4y 21 there will be a distribution of surplus commodities at the Page Building star­ ring at 1:30 a.m. The Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society is having its summer performance next week Saturday. July 23. at 7 p.m. in the high school auditorium. The Class of 1969 is having its 25th an tnvenary reunion at a location west of Ionia July 23. Downtown Lake Odessa has a really new look. As announced earlier, all traffic headed north on Jordan Lake Road will be diverted to Fourth Avenue. It had been announced weeks ago that parallel parking would be put into practice during the detour rime, which should Imi until October However, this involves a lot of white paint. Not only are there new partings for paral lei spots on the west side of Fourth where angle parking has been the custom for many yean, but also there are new markings on the east side also. White lines denoting crosswalks have been painted, as well as wide white stripes at the three- way stop at Fourth Avenue and Tupper Lake Street. There is also io be a center line from M-50 to Bonanza Road Blue paint marts a handirep spot in front of Fellowship Hall, and at other needy points on Fourth Avenue. The pa wiring began Sunday morning, with Public Works Director Cariyn Deatsman supervising the job. Bill Allen and crew have been work­ ing downtown with their cherry picker. The Mascho building for His *N Hen Barber Shop has a striking appearance with beige point and brown trim on the cornices and circular brick­ ed window openings, the Bradee building has new brown paint with the cornices and trim with new Nack paint. The Doane building has had its copper canopy recoaled. The Fighting 69th Infantry Association will hold ia 47th reunion at Nashville (Tenn.) in late August. Contact the McMurrys at (901) 668 3606 In the State Journal "Dream Teams. " some local players were named. Cory McDiarmid was named as an infielder for the mythical baseball team. Jeff Krauss had special men­ tion as an infielder. Mike Richardson was named as an outfielder and Andy Secor was one of the catchers chosen. At a charge conference Monday evening, members of Central United Methodist church voted to accept the proposal of the Building Committee and proceed with the building plans, which will include an elevator with stops at four levels, new stairways to reach five levels, relocated restrooms in the Fellowship Hall, removal of the north wall of the lower to accommodate the neu suirwiyv and elevator, relocation of stained glavs win­ dows in the tower, two rooms to replace the existing F.H. stairway and other items such as new roof on the church, repair of stained glass windows and repair of masonry steps at the entrances. New this month is strip lighting, which illuminates the windows beneath the balcony. It is camp meeting time The Eaton Rapids camp meeting runs July 21-31 this year. The camp accommodates campers, hotel guests and day visitors. Services are held at 10:30 a.m.. 2:30 and 6:30 p.m Separate sessions are held for children each day. As many as 600 attend the evening services. This year, preachers are Tommy Tyson of North Carolina. Roy Johansen of the World Methodist Council and George Morris from niinots. Another military group having its reunion is composed of men who served in the Navy Seabees in the 112th Navy Construction Bat­ talion. They have their second reunion in St. Louis. Mo. This is an outgrowth of one small ad in a national VFW magazine, placed by a Lansing man to see if anyone was interested in having a reunion. He began getting letters from all across the USA. They met in Lex­ ington last year. Many of the men had not seen each other in 50 years. The Lansing phone number for information is (517) 351-9309. The chicken barbecue hosted by Alcthians and Friends is set for July 15 at Fellowship Hail Reservations for the MARSP luncheon July 21 are to be telephoned to 374-8420 by the end of this week This is the annual meeting with the Montcalm chapter with the northern visitors joining the Ionia County chapter at the K of C hall The wheat is ripe and is likely being com­ bined this week unless further rain hafts the harvest. Red raspberries are ripe. Sweet com is nearly ready A Georgia man who spent his working years at the South Lyon depot has been in touch with the local historical society. He wrote earlier that he had a lot of ha on-the-job training from Gertrude Bizur, who had lived in the Lake Odessa-Woodland area. His letter written last week relates that the Ocumulgee River was rising. The crest stage for his town of Hawkinsville is 18 feet but the prediction was that the river might reach 37 feet. His home was on high ground and some distance back from the river so he was hoping he would be safe. At the time, he and ha wife were busy bottling water and “packing in." The city is along the river but on a cliff. The flood plain would surety be under water. At times Hawkinsville has trouble with alligators and the flood might bring them further inland. The man’s special interest is in unique depots The South Lyon depot is the style known as "witch’s hat." The Grand Trunk built several such but the catty one exactly tike this is in Ontario. He is being sent photos of the Saranac depot because it too is of that style, but with some variation. He wrote that the Durand depot had two conical hats on either side The puNication of the South Lyon Historical Society is the “Witch’s Chatter." Rich Leondard was the M1CAP speaker at Central U.M. Church Sunday. He is a Georgetown attorney, native of Sault Ste. Marie and a relative of the Mosson families of Lake Odessa. Foundation work has been done for another new home on L'sborne Road north of Jordan Road. This like an earlier house a bit south is to be located on a ridge with a view to the west of the Coldwater river (or is it the Little Thor­ napple?) with a long drive out to Usbome. Former resident Maxine Vaughan who had lived with tMisband Gilbert al Lake Manor for a few years died on July 3. In her Torch Lake yean, she was five yean president of the United Methodist Women of the Alden church. The Vaughans were memben of Cen­ tral Church here and membes of the L.O.A.H.S. The Vaughan grandchildren. Pam. Peggy, and Parry Eckman, had attended school here dunng the eight yean thri- father Jerry Eckman was Lakewood English teacher and football coach. Registered nurse Amy (Reed) Acton ap­ peared on WOTV news July 11 in a segment on children and bums. Amy is a registered nuse in Blodgett Bum Center. She was a pa­ tient there in 1991 after receiving electrical bums. �Th« HMtlnnx Bannnr — Thursday. July 14, 1994 — Page 9 The journal of Ruth Esther Whitright Sowerby — Part Two ■y Joyce F. Weinbrecht "In the spnng. the crabapple tree was the firn to bloom and the children could gather all they wanted to decorate the school house on the last day of school There was a large pile of lumber under the tree so olossams were easy to reach "The strawberry apple was next to bloom It was a red and white good eating apple, good for sauce but not for pies. The harvest apple was next, yellow when npc We always had apple pie on Mother s birthday. July 16. "Next was the Astrachan It was red. Then the yeUow Pippin, the 24 oz. Pippin, which was my favorite, it was red and white. The kings and Baldwins are dark red. "Sheepnose was yellow and last was the russet They were best in the spring after be­ ing buried in the root cellar all winter. That was a trench dug in the ground and lined with straw. The apples were covered with straw and dirt In the spring they were crisp and sweet. "I only remember Hate and Alberta peaches, though there were many others. "Grandma rawed Belgian hair rabbits and canaries to sell. She had Billy Boy for years and years "Mother had two large incubators and hat­ ched both chickens and ducks “I had a big tiger cat that 1 called ‘Tootsie Wootste Pawsie' because he had big feet. I dressed him in baby clothes and wheeled him m the doll buggy. Mother made me a rag doll and I called her Rag Muffin Later Dad bought me a spotted pony, which I named 'Dnfey* and Grandpa made me a two-wheeled car. From then on, dogs and cats were forgotten. "Many of the school teachers boarded with os: Celesta Good for two years, also Ella Lathrop for two years. I loved them both. "Dad wanted a boy, so he took one from the home in Coldwater. Carl Brittan Ordaway. He fell out of a tree when he was 12 and was kilted. "Minnie wanted to go to high school, so Grandma and Grandpa moved in to Hastings. Minnie went on to (Barry County) Normal and taught school until she and Ernest Bol­ inger were married on Jan 24. 1912. They went io La Porte to live. Later they moved to Three Rivers from Indiana. Stanley Howard Bolinger was born Oct. 22. 1913. Catherine Louise was born May IS. 1913. and Ave Gene was born Ai« IS. 1916. "The Methodist campground was south of Hastings. Grandpa and Grandma had a lent and spent a couple of weeks there Mother and I were there for a few days Mother would take aaore cats, her dn-d apple cake was my fevome Bernie Claytor ha* fee recipe. "Grandpa was a cabins maker at the Hastings Bookcase Fartory. His death was sudden He was at wort the day before. He died Oct. 13. 1912. Grandma came home to tree with us She died in 1924. "There was mnre pasture and the creek for water on Dad's place, so I rode Daisy and took our cattle and Utie Ed's cattle over there in the morning and went after them at night. During school time, it burned me in the morning "k waa at a school social March 17. 1913. M (he same hool hou sc w be re my parr i;is had met and where Minnie and I went to school, that I met Thomas F. Sowerby of Irra* "EUa Hill, the teacher, lived in Irving and taught our school. Wt wanted to raise money. A bunch of young folks came from there. Mbs HUI warned something different so had a "Hand Social. " Lathes were up on the stage behind the curtains, and just the hand could be seen. Who ever bid the moat, ate supper with the lady, it was lots of fun "Beatrice Ritchie and 1 exchanged rings to fool our escorts, and we did [fool them]. Wasn't that mean? Leonard Wing had come from Battle Creek to eat supper with me. but bought her hand. Thomas bought mine He tad brought Theresa Gillm I didn’t hear from him again until Aug. I. my 16th birthday He telephoned to see if I would like io go to Chauuugua in Hastings A bunch from Irving were going. I had gone on horseback after the cows Mother told him that she was sure that I would. 1 had told her after eating supper with him at the social that he was a nice fellow "He was waiting when 1 gu home. He took care of my horse and the cows white 1 was dressing. Mother made me a cup of tea. All of the young folks were older than 1. Two were school teachers "Poor me 1 always laughed about Mother making my first date with Thomas for me. "Thomas worked with his father on a farm This picture demonstrates throslng with a steam engine and separator. The rig belonged to Buel Fuller. They are working on the form of James Monroe Looch, Carlton Township, Welcome Corners. Circa 1900. Tooms of horses in a throe-horse hitch. Those wore from the Lochloitner Form, but demonstrate what Mrs. Sowerby was referring to. in the area known as ‘Bull's Prairie.' rich and level. They raised wheat, oats, barley, rye. corn and potatoes. They kept a kN of cows and sold cream to the creamery in Middleville. They kept sheep and showed them at the Barry County Fair. "In the fall Thomas bought potatoes from other farmers who hauled them «o Irving, where he unloaded them into refrigerator railroad cars to be shipped out. His boss lived in Grand Rapids. When Thomas went in to see him. 1 went along and we went to the theater, wtuch was great. We had to go by train. "Later m the fall, coal was shipped in. He unloaded it and sold it to the formers. "He gave me a ring at Thanksgiving. 1915. and I began sewing and canning. We went to the Fanner s Picnic at Gun Lake, the Barry County Fair. Grange parties, and revival "We were married Dec. 3, 1916. He was 24 and I waa 19. We rented a neighbor's house near my folks white looking for a farm. Grandma was our first guest We had bought furniture in Grand Rapids, but it had not come yet. There was only one bedroom. We carried a cot up from home and set it up in the pantry for her io sleep on. "We found a form up in Kent County, near Freeport and rented it in the spring of 1917 from Milton Witz. It was a large two-story house, had a large barn and a windmill with unde-ground water tank. The spring was late, summer wet and (he winter of 1918 was cold with lots of snow. "Barbara came to be with me on Jan. 6. Father and Mother came the 16th and baby Robert was born during a blizzard on Jan. 26. 1918. He died on March 4 and was buried in Rutland Cemetery with Grandpa Howard. "In the spring of 1918 we bought a form near Dowling, in Hope Township, from Christian Hart nan. It had a two-story house, a large barn, hay and granary on the top floor, machinery and live stock in the hate me nt. There was a windmill, but no under ground storage tank. "We tad our first auction sate. We did not sell the horses, wagon or carriage. "Mr. and Mrs. Erb were our neighbors. When we moved. Mr. Erb drove his team with a load of furniture T.F drove our team with a load of furniture and I drove the horse and carnage. 1 went to our new home by the way of my folks and stayed all night, as it was riming "h was still raining when the men got to the form. They had to unload and set up beds and the stove. I tad packed things for their supper and breakfest, except for hot coffee. "The weather was nice the next day. Mr. Erb tad gone home and T.F. tad things dryhw out when I not there. "Mr and Mrs. Manley Thomas. Mrs and Mn. Cox. Mr. and Mn. Scotsman, 'Carl and Esther.' Bob and Alta Louden were our neighbors and life-long friends *T.F. Sowerby was exempt from World War I because he was a former. When the war was over, the draft hones at Camp Custer near Battle Creek were sold. "T.F. and Carl went to the sale. T.F. went to bed early, for they wanted to get an early start. And they did. The reason — T.F. woke up. thought by the clock that it was 3 a.m. I fixed breakfast. He fed the hones and cows and then discovered (hat instead of 3 a m it was really 12:15 a.m. All he said was. "Well, the livestock got their breakfast right on top of their supper, and he was going to go and get Carl up. A 1930 John Doera groin binder This cna bwlongad to Komar Backer. The girl behind the binder is Mojesty Becker. Homer is driving the horses. The two mon ore Judd Davis and Honk Storks, stackers. "T.F. bought a big bay hone at the sate and called him 'Caplin.' Caplin was a good work hone, but tad one bad habit He would lay down in the harness when he tad to stand still for a white. We were picking corn and 1 was dnving white T.F. threw it into the wagon Captin paid no attention to me. but straighten­ ed up in a hurry when T.F. yelled ‘Captin!* "Mother was visiting us when lightening struck the bam. We lost all of our hay, grain and machinery, as well as our carriage. Neighbors came and kept the house from bur­ ning with a bucket brigade. "We cleaned up the mess, thankful that the livestock was all outside. We sold the land, gave the buyer the insurance and let him build a barn to his liking. "In 1919 we bought the Fogelson form near Shultz We did our trading at Cloverdale Mr. and Mn. Hattey Moore and family were our closest neighbors. Howard, the oldest boy, worked for us for a long time. Glenn and Myrtle Gester. brother and sister, were wonderfid neighbors, too. Glenn and T.F. ex­ change work in haying time, helped each other. "One day, when they were bringing a load from their place over to ours. I asked Myrtle to come along and eat dinner with us. I didn't see how she could get up on the load of hay. but she tfad She tad cataracts and was nearly blind. Later she tad an operation, which was very successful "We had a small huckleberry marsh back of the bam imd rented ftarge one across the road. We let folks In to pick berries, either by fee day or by fee naan. Minnie and her fomfly were visiting Mother and came down to visit us and picked berries loo. "Father and Mother Sowerby sold River side Farm and boug it a house and large lot in Irving. It had a nice barn. He kept his horse and buggy and visited us often. "Bessie Lueila Sowerby was born May 11. 1920. at the old Pennock Hospital in Hastings She look her first step for Father Sowerby. "T.F. showed sheep at the Barry County Fair and Father Sowerby stayed with me. made garden and was wonderful help He missed his form "Lillian Avis was born Aug. 13. 1922 at home Dr. Woodbume was two hours late and T.F. officiated at the birth Mrs Moore came that da y and M ary Johnson came to ttay for a couple of weeks. My folks and Minnie came to see the baby. also Lillian and Maurice and Lueila Sowerby. Father Sowerby was a big help as a baby sitter. Avis was happy when he would sit by her crib and let her hold on to his thumb "In 1924 we sold the Fogelson farm to Doi Casey We had an auction and sold the stock and tools Father Sowerby tad passed away. We moved to Riverside Stock FaRm. We bought stock and tools at sates. Uncle WiP came to live with ns. "Mr. and Mrs. Whit Benham, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Beverwyk and family, were our "In August of 1926. Avis tad an appendec­ tomy. Dr. Woodbume was her doctor. She got along fine and did nrx want to leave the hospital The nurses tad made a pet of her. There was a mother in the hospital for an operation, who had a baby which the nurses were taking care of. They would put the baby in Avis* bed and let her hold the bottle at feeding time. "Ernest [Bolinger] had been in the West before he and my sister. Minnie, were mar­ ried. and he wanted to go back out there. He talked T.F. Sowerby into going So wc had an auction sate and sold everything The last part of August we bought a new Chevy, a lent, cots, campstove and mosquito netting. Bol­ ingers tad a big old car. "We started for Longview. Washington. We stayed in cabins when we could. It was hot and dry tn Wyoming We saw wild horses, coyotes, jackrabbits and cottontails "We spent Labor Day at Great Salt Lake. Utah. We ate dinner out in the pavilion. “It was raining when we got to Longview. We drove on io Onalaska, still raining hard They said it was the rainy season. "The Bolingers came back to Emmett. Idaho He was a machinist, and got work in a saw mill. They bought a house and the children started school. They grew up. mar­ ried and raised their own families and are still living in the west. Ernest died in 1939 and Minnie died in 1969. "We went on to Onterio. Oregon. The weather was wonderful Roses were in bloom T.F worked for a Japanese, picking apples We rented a house and Bessie started school. "Infantile paralysis (polio) broke out in one of the schools and there was talk of placing the state in quarantine so that no one could enter or leave. We did not like the thought of that. We sold the car. packed the minks and came back to Michigan by train "Mother Sowerby was visiting with Mrs. Daniels, so we stayed at her house in Irving and Bessie started school in Irving. In January of 1927 we moved back to Riverside Farm. We again bought furniture, stock and tools. "Claude Wilson and T.F. began buying and selling horsts. They went to Iowa for a truckload and the morning that they came in with them it was 22 degrees below zero. T.F. stood on the running board and scrapped the ice off of the windshield with his fingers so Claude could see to drive. As soon as they turned the horses out of the truck, they turned white with frost, but none of them got sick Claude took most of them to his place to take care of. "I had kepi the two coal burners and cookstove fired up all night to keep the potatoes stored in the basement from freezing. "Bessie caught the mumps at school and brought them home to us that year. "In the spring the girts had a pet iamb and raised him with a bottle. The named him Peter. One day when T.F. was going to Mr. Neil’s he asked the girts if they wanted to go. They forgot about Peter and the dog. When I heard the car leaving. I looked out and saw them chasing after it. 1 called the neighbor. Mn. Benham, and asked fier to stop T.F. and wail for them to catch up. "The next winter T.F. tad pneumonia and was very ill. My mother came to look after the girts and kept them in school. I stayed at the hospital in the afternoon white his sped.? mine was off dutv. "T.F. tad plowed a field in the foil for oats ia the spring. We needed a hired man. Claude's neighbor had a 16-year-old boy and Claude brought him over. He'd never hitched up a three-horse team but with Claude's help he did fine. "Ronald Near worked for us a long time. Besides the oats, we raised wheat and barley. When it was thrashing time. Mother came to help with the meals. Cakes, baked beans, potatoes and fetfe were consumed in large quantities. The crew that went with the machine was there for breakfast, dinner and supper. Neighbors exchange work and they would be tf ere for dinner only. Some years they would be there three or four days at a “Harves.mg grain was much different then. It was done with a three-hone learn on a binder. I’ cut up and tied the grain in bundles, which had to be picked up and set in shocks to keep it dry. Laser it was hauled to the barn and ■tacked to wait your turn for the crew to come with the thrashing machine, which was powered by a large steam engine. Someone with a team would take the water tank to the creek and fill it with water. "Grandma always wanted some of the oat straw to refill the bed ticks. They were used under the feather beds as mattresses. "Lillian was leaching in East Chicago in 1933 and asked T.F. and 1 to visit her and go the World's Fair. We went and 1 enjoyed the log-rolling contest the best, and T.F. liked the farm machinery. Lavem Bowman was work­ ing for us at the time. Uncle Will was there also and the cooking. I will never forget how good the baked beans were that he had fixed for supper on the day we got home. The girts stayed with their Grandma. "Uncle Will shot two wild geese the next spring. They feed on the green wheat field. That summer the girts had a white rabbit and called him Peter.** "Lavem was still working for us when one morning that summer, white T.F. and he were hitching up the team to go to the field to work, the train loaded with Barnum and Bailey Cir­ cus animals passed The railroad and the Thomappte River were (he boundary I inc8 on the northeast edge of fee property. "Lavem said that he had never been to a circus. He was one of 12 children. So T.F. said to put the hones in fee bam aad we will go. Lavem went and got his sweetheart. We got ready and we all went to the circus in Grand Rapids. Lavem aad Leona Burgdoff were married soon after feat. "Argyle and Bartiara Sowerby Windes liv­ ed near Middleville. They raised both Boston terriers and American pit bulls to sell. They gave the girls a pit bulI puppy which they named Pat. He grew to be a very good wat­ chdog and fee first dog I ever knew that would eat raw onions. I think it was because the girls were eating them. "The winter of 1936 started out rough. T.F. tad pneumonia and Avis had bronchitis. We made up our minds to try a different climate. "We tad a all-day auction sate on Dec. 11. 1936. We served sack lunches and hot coffee at noon. T.F. set out bushels and bushels of apples in the tool shed. Little stuff like shovels, rakes, forks and hoes were sold first. Then the horses, cows. hogs, sheep, chickens and fee dog. (not Pat). Farm equipment, hay and grain followed by the household fur­ niture, stoves, dishes, curtains, pots and pans, etc It was a cold day but fee crowd was large. "Friends and neighbors make it a forewell party. Mother and Dad helped me. It took quite a few weeks to get settled up. We started for Florida right after Christmas 1936. Johncock Endorses Bill Cook Retired race car driver Gordon Johncock discusses cattle farming with candidate Bill Cook. Cook is seeking House Seat in the 87th District. “I ask you to cast your vote on August 2nd for Bill Cook, the voice of reason. Cock is the smartest, most ethical person I know. There is no doubt in my mind that Lan­ sing can only improve after Bill gets there. Make Cook our next State Rep.; he’s the best candidate we’ve ever had. ” — Gordon Johncock, Cattle Farmer Hastings Charter Twp. Stay Strong — Vote Cook on August 2 mt tor by Cook For Reprwnuti.e Commmre. 203 E. Suit Siren. Huuap. Mirtipn 49058 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 legal NOTICE SFCCIAL COMMON COUNCIL Jum22. l**4 A Ip■ rial mooting ol iho Common Council mot to* iho City Holl. Council Chomtoart. Hostings. MlrtUgen. on Wednesday. Juno 22. 19*4 at 500 pjn. Mayor Gray proeldto*g. 1. Frsssnt a* roll call wore memtoara Noam. toro*uor, Comptool I , Hau^kto*a , Jacporao. Koichum, Mar White arrived at 5 22 p.m 2. Fledge to Hag • * O« -.-IrnwW'1' --------■ ’g .11 - J wru — Lrioro . I-J — S-Hcsstrou a psmvx hearing on the Truth to* Taxation to levy additional miltago lor 19*4. to present iho 19*4/95 budget and to tot a public hearing lor iho 19*4/95 budget. Public Hearing on Truth in Taxation hold. Mayor Gray expJoined iho budgat and iho time it had taken to balance bloom •luted that he loll uncomfortable voting on 16 2 without having received iho budget until now. Hugh Edmonds •lotod that ho agreed with bloom Ho stated thot Ms toot had gone up M% since 19M. Govern­ ment can cut to make ends moot. Mayor Grey stated that rt the City doesn't adopt the lbJ there will bo o cut in personnel and services. The street program lor resurioc ng streets b now every Hvo years and will go io a 6 year program. Jasporto didn't recommend a b year program. Ho loll the 5 year program was beet end that wo would lose ground II we had to go to a 7 year program over a b year one. May also egread wHh bloom and said that iho city couldn't stand any more cuts. Wo can't lose people and services. Gray stated thot over iho years State Shared iovonue continues to bg cut and this to a largo percent of our revenue. State end Federal mandates are conttoiwaHypteceden tarnoy and Ordinance Committee and materials prison!ad too received and ploced on filo. Yoos: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. 12. Moved toy Hawkins, supported by May that the minutes of Juno 12. bo received and placed on filo. Yoos: Ail. Absent- Ono. Carried. 13. Invoices road: Chomco....... ...................................................... 11.774.05 General Alum...................................................2.1 II.to fast Jordon toon Works................................... 1.b4b.00 Slagol Concrete......................................... 6.33300 UC Meter Service............................................1.201 14 R. Vondoriind i Son ..................................... 2490 25 Hostings Area Schools.................................. 2.2M16. Moved by browor, supported by Hawkins that the above invoices bo approved as rood. Yoos: Moy, Ketchum. Josporso. Hawkins, brower bloom. White Absent Campbell. Carried. 14. Moved by White, supported by Moy thot SI .9*6.96 lor East Jordon toon Works be approved from Water bond Account. Yoos: White, bloom, brower. Hawkins. Josporso. Ketchum. Moy. Ab­ sent: Campbell. Carried. 15. Moved by White, supported toy brower that the invoice lor >4*4.10 to M.C. Smith be approved lor Tydon Fork renovation (Grant) with 75% reim­ bursement. Yeas: May. Ketchum. Josporso. ,, 4 >*4- _ . - - >|-----UUS»1»^ 4k--.. ------^S^MBSMVW. OTOMSUr. e*eom, wtwvu . AuhwriT. Lto i*ptooM Carried lb. Moved by brower. supported by White that >529 00 to Bonnett industries for DARE shirts with proper budget adjustment to f101 <201-950.10. Ketchum. Moy. Abeont: Campbell. Carried. 17. Moved by Josporso. supported by bloom that Iho letter of Juno 12. from Ash Industries bo refer­ red to iho Froporty Committee. Yoos: Ail. Absent: Yard of the Month winner named for July The Thomapple Garden Club has selected the leanne Fiona yard on Murial Street in Hastings as "Yard of the Month- tor July Jeanne has been working and improving her yard for five years She now has a perennial garden and annual flower bed that any gardener might envy. In judging the 'Yard of the Month* the selection committoe looks for originality, color, neatness, arrangement and venations ol greens. Committee co-chair Joyce Towne, left, stands with Jeanne in the Floria yard to the west of the home. Honor Roll: Hastings High School 4th Marking PtrM which radud Jam 14,1M4 •Letter ol Moy 24. from Senator Cori Lovin. •letter ci June lb. from Michigan Liquor Control regarding request from Tefoausch for roconsidorotton of SOO > SOM License 'onsfor denial, and order rescinding denial and approving application lor transfer location •Minutes of May 23. Control Dispatch Technical Committee. , •Minutes of May 2b. Rl 1 Administrative board. •Minutes of Juno 7. Htotoric District Study Committee. Yeas: AN. Absent: One. Carried. 3h .'Ao rad by Moy. supported by White thot the Oty adopt a resolution In support of Iho millage re­ quest lor funding of E911 being offered at the Ougast 2. election Yoos: AN. Absent One. Carried. 21. Discussion hold on the 19*4/95 budget. Kot- SENIORS - HIGH HONORS 3J4 TO W 4. April Arendt, Richard Bat. Martha Billmeyer. Jennifer Blair. Brandi Brandt. Rachel Brighton*. Matthew Castell, Kariaiu Cullen. Kelly Eggert. Brandi Eye*. Dana Ferrit.lnet Garcia. Amy Haight, Darren Hamm. Luke Haywood. Erin Homing. Came Jones. Theresa Kelly. Brandy Komondv, Scott Krueger*. Kathryn Larkin. Timothy McCandluh. Lon McKeough. Shall O'Grady. John Pillar. Arioa Riffler-, Wilhelm Rumpf. Jennifer Scharping. Gordon Shaw, Denna Smith. Juliana Solmes. Efua Soregaroli. Sebastien Thierry. Jennifer VsnAman*. Derek VandenBurg*. Lori Vaughan-. Ivo Vojiek- SENIORS -Honan US Io L4» Fl 54-94-0097 Real Froporty POb bl -301461-00 lor 19*3 SfV from 0 to >15.000 equals lee. >15400. Assessor directed to enter increase on the 1994 ceeeesment roN. 19*4 O to >22.000 equoh tote. >23 100 23. Moved by Jaaporso, supported by Hawkins that the building Inspectors report lor May 1994 bo rocatoeo and placed on file. Yeas: AH. Absent: One. Carried 24. Moved by White, supported toy Hawkins, that iho Fehco report lor Moy 19*4 toe received and pieced on Mo. Yeas: AN. Absent: One. Carried. Joneilie Anderton. Rente Apsey. Michael Baker. Joteph Bender. Rebecca Bower. Charlet Bryan. Matthew Chritty. Nicole Cooklin. Kimberly Cntickshank. Theodore DeMoll. Brenda Dickinton. Buckley Eye, Tonya Gardner. Matthew Hartman. Melanie ■T -h---V f .4 tt 4 ■ --S 1----- • H- . - iicnucnnoc, Joon rtcrosuciin, Jessica ncsicTKidder, Christopher Hill. Kim Hillary. Traci Kafka. Jason Kaiser. Susan Keeler. Jeremy Koons. Jennifer Larabee. Andra Lewis. Ryan McAlvey. Catherine Murphy. Jeffrey Myers, Tia NtchoU. Katie Parker. Sean Pion. Kevin Potter. Kirk Potter^Trtcy Reynolds. Ben Robbe. Shellie Scbaau. Suaan Schoessel, Jeremy Strouse. Samuel Torode. Todd VanKampen. Christy VanOoy. Sarah Willbrandt, Alyce Zimmerman SENIORS - HoooraNe Morton Iff to 399 Sara Casarez. Meredith Cule, Dana Davis. Christopher Fox. Elizabeth Fox. Jasen Grant, Chad Greenfield. Christina Gutheridge, Ixvi Haight. Heather Hamilton. Andrew Hubbard, Seth Hutchins, Kristopher Javor. Frederick Jiies, Jason Jones, Kelly Kaiser, Chad Keizer. Heather Kendall Christy LaJoye. Stacy Latke, Brooke Luu. Sarah McKelvey. Jonathon Olmsted. Brandy Ordiway. Chad Price, Amy Rusch. Deanna Sawyer. Elizabeth Slocum. A ber Snoeyink, Holly Thompson. Ryan Vanderi burg, Julie Vm. Susan Wallon. Craig Warren. Mandy Wauon. Crystal Wilson SOPHOMORES - Honorable Mention J.WloJ.W Amanda Acheson. Timothy Bird. Matthew Birman. Patricia Blair. Aaron Clements, Michelle Coe. Emily Hartman, Kelly Hull. Jordan Karas. Sarah Laubaugh. Kelli Loftus. Christopher Miller. Nancy Philips. Kerri Rugg. Staci Simpson. Russell Solmes, Stacy Strouse. Correnc Winfree FRESHMEN . Hi(h Htmors 334 to 4M Casey Aleaander. Gerald Bollhouse, Angela Bunce*. Michael Burghdoff*. Shannon Carpenter. Jillian Conrad*. Kevin COoney. Melissa Craven*. Kristen Dickinson. Emily Dipert. Andrea Dreyer*. Susan Fenuemaker. Andrew Ferris*. Jordan Foreman. Jason Fuller*. Martha Gibbons. Jason Haight. Amanda Hawbaker*. Jennifer Hayes. Josh Hill ChaMo Holcomb. Richard Hobmuller. Brian Hubert. Janette Jennings*. Abel Johnston. Andrea Jones*. Jeremy Ki'lder. Bethany Koetje. Michael Krueger. Joi athan Lawrence*. Peter Lewis*, Elizabeth Li icolnhol*. Shannon Lundstrom. Stacey Amanda Bartimus. Diane Bell. Freddie Brown Jr. April Clawson. David Guernsey. Eugene Haas. Benjamin Hughes. Mark Lundquist. Jason Markley. Tracy Moore, Thomas Nitzsche. Jennifer Pierce. Aaron Rankin. Melissa Stevens. Candace Strouse, T»a Ward, Robert Willett. Chris Young FRESHMEN - HoaoraX it to 149 Matt Armour. Stacia Beard, Robert Bepristis, Brian Berry, Amy Boger. Darcie Bolo, Melissa Chadderdon, Jessica Christy. Brook Clark. Kristy Clark. Mindy Clawson. Erin Dudley, Joshua Durkee, Timothy Eggleston. Devan Endres, Shauna Engelhard. Nicholas Feldpausch. Damon Gonzales. Enc Greenfield. Rachel Hough, Meghan Kaiser, Karin Karrar. Sarah Keller, Julie Krebs. Elizabeth LaJoye, Kristy Lambert. Joseph Lyons. Sarah Mepham, Lee Miller. Marisa Norris. Megan Pierce. Jeremy Radvansky. Kylie Reed. Jennifer Schranz. Rebeccah Swiatek, Teresa Swihart, Nick Thornton, Rocky Wager, Brooke Walker, Febdty White, Kristal Yoder. Edward Youngs FRESHMEN - Honorable Motion 3.0* toXtt Kerri Allyn, Deanna Bolo. Darick Carpenter, Joshua Duits, David Frisby. Casey King. Danielle Krepps. Jamie Lambeth. Ryan Leslie, Brandi Meek, Gregg Mesecar. Rachel Nystrom, Mandy Russell, Ryan Schnackenberg, Becky Shorkey •Indicates 4.00 Sales Position/ Decorating Consultant JUNIORS - High Honora 15« to 4.M Jeremy Allerding, Rebeca Andersen. Molly Arnold. Jason Beeler. Kathleen Bell. Cal Casey. Emily Cassell. Derek Chandler. Dennis Count. Charity Cruttenden’. Marie DeWitt’. Danielle Dipert*, Tiffany Everett, Angela Frum. Danielle Goie. Rachel Griffin’, Sabrina Haywood. Jami Hedger (Blodgett). Kimberly Hoxworth. Joseph James, Amanda Jennings. Michelle Lancaster. Nicholas Lewis. Sarah McKeough. Amy Merritt, Amanda Morgan’. Tony Norris. Christin Ossenheimer, Erin Parker. Georg Rumpf. Melissa Schreiner, Jason Siltmaker. Spring Silsbee. Thomas Sorenson, Danyell Thornton, Andrea Wilbur* Martin, Leslie McAlvey*. Jason McCabe*. Janette McDiarmid. Lisa McKay*. Elena Mellen*. Rebecca Mepham. Chad Metzger. Sarah Miks. Cassandra Miller, Kevin Morgan. Jennifer Newton, Kristen Norris. Teague O’Mara. Tamara Obreiter*. Kevin Piper. Joseph Sanders, Ryan Scharping, Suzanne Schmader, Keri Schroeder*. Keri Smith. Jodi Songer. Enc Soya*. Malanee Tossava. Ronald Uldriks*, Alexander Vos, Katrina Waldren, Sara Walker. Justin Waters*. Darcy Welton. Colleen Woods IVSsas Linda Brown’s Custom Interiors Is now accepting applications! For approx­ imately 30 hours per week. Flexible hours, good working conditions. Applicant must be able to work well with the public. Please send resume... Brown’s Custom Interiors 221 N. Industrial Park Hastings, Ml 49058 No Phone Calls Attn: Kathy Please! JUNIORS - Hooon lit to 3.49 Sherry Anger, Julie Blessing. Jennifer Boniface. Clarissa Bowman. Charles Davis, Clayton Edger. Mark Furrow. Grant Gibson, Michelle Gole. Gretchen Golnek. Nicole Greenfield. Denise Heath, Tara Hill, Kevin Hubert. Stacy Hull. Mark Kaiser. Jeremy Kelly. Matt Kirkendall. Laura Koons. Scott Long. Holly Miller. Melissa Moore, Jenny Myers. Toni Norris. Justin Reid, Mindy Schaubel. Amber Shattuck. Eric Sorenson. Michael Toburen. Michelle VandenBoss. Jennifer Warren. Amy Witzel. Kari Yoder. Rebeccah Zombor JUNIORS - HooeraHe Mention 3.N0 to 3-W Navajo Cole. Dustin Gillons. Joshua Hanford. Marc Jarvis, Michelle McCausey. Shannon Miller. Amy Rouse. Karey Sanders. Daniel Sherry. Tonya Vickery. Robert Wager. Jennifer Wilbur. Michael Wilson SOPHOMORES - High Honors 330 to 4.M Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" Robin Acker. Rickey Argo. Aaron Baker’. Katherine Barch. Kelly Bellgraph. Craig Bowen. Kathryn Brandt. Jaime Brookmeyer. Rochelle Day. Damian deGoa’. Jenny Dukes. Shawn Elmer. Joyelle Endres, Benjamin Ferrell. Deborah Griffin. David Henney. Joshua Hill. Shasta Homing*. Jeffrey Hunter. Sharyn Kauffman. Betsie Keeler. Shannon Kelley. Tammi Kelly. Saiah McKinney. Katie Metzger. Bradley Miller. Thomas Moore Jr.. Chris Norris*. Robert Redbum. Dean Replogle. Lisa Reynolds’. Angela Sarver. Aaron Schantz*. Eleanore Schroeder, Jamie Scobey. Ken th Sherwood, Kimberly Sloan’. Michael Stonnes. Matthew Styf, Erica Tr^y, Carrie Varney. Jennifer Welcher*. Wendi Wilson SOPHOMORES - Honora X1B to X49 Chris Allen. Joshua Allerding. Jeane Bailey. Ronny Barnes. Matthew Buchanan. Greeting cards you can make in our store­ in minutes. Representing City of Hastings 100% Against landfill 100% lor Commission on Aging Millage Renewal RM tor by BW comm.nee to WOCt undi WUSOH. 1325 Soul* WoaOww HMttoes. Ml 490M Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 14, 1994 — Page 11 Fast Times is a purple blur down the strip Leaving the first 100 feet of the strip faster than an F-16 off the deck of an aircraft carrier, pro-mod driver Jeff Covey will reach a speed of 195 miles per hour before crossing the end of his quarter-mite run. He built from scratch the world s fastest 1970 Chevrolet Catnaro, called "Fast Times," and over the years, changed engines, changed tires, tinkered with this and that and set two track records for deux cars. At Manin 131 Dragway and at the Norwalk (Ohio I Dragunp he completed his l/4-mile run in 7.20 seconds and in a l/8thmile run al Brown Country (Indiana) Dragstnp. he drove the lane in 4.70 and reached a speed of 154 miles per hour In comparison, it lakes seven seconds to drop money in a pop machine, it lakes four seconds to say your name and address. Al 195 miles per hour. Covey could be at the Mackinaw Bridge in under an hour from his Gun Lake home The car was originally built in 1981 by Covey, who with his wife Margie, own Gun Lake Performance, a high-performance garage where he builds frames for other dragsters The car. painted a high gloss purple over yellow, has an aluminum block 526 cubic inch Rodek with "Bow-Tie* heads by Diamond Dave and a 1471 blower. It has and estimated 1.500 horse power at 8.000 revolutions per minute. Tires, wheels, brakes and transmission are also equally hitech. The pink interior was his wife's idea. But Covey's beginning on the track came when he and some friends "borrowed" his mom's 1971 Buick Skylark and took H to Martin. "I didn't win anything, but it sure was fun." he said. In high school, around the early 70s. he rebuilt a '69 Nova. He said he raced it for a while but "1 didn't win anything and got out of racing for a few years because of the gas crunch and raced a 15-foot speed boat." Covey said he got serious about racing again in the early 1980s "I got interested, but it took a while for Margie to get interested in it," Covey explained. "She saw all this money going out and me basing some fun. but she wasn't having fun and didn't see money coming DK spiker to attend Spring Arbor Elaine Allen, daughter of Art and Louise Allen of Delton, has decided to play volleyball al Spring Arbor College this fall. Allen transferred to the Delton-Kellogg school district her sophomore year and played varsity volleyball, basketball and softball in her junior and senior yean. Rene Stopher. head volleyball coach raid Allen was "our leading digger Her passes from the back row were excellent and she had one of the highest return percentages in the Kalamazoo Valley Association.’ The D-K grad is a ieft-handed server and Tilled an outside hitter position She ranked third on the team in hits and blocks. Allen carried a 2.8 grade point average and wtll also play softball at Spring Arbor Local angler’s bass worth $378 Jeff Covey stands next '.o his and his wife Margie s car ’Fast Times.’ the world's fastest 1970 Camera Co/ey has set two track records with the car recently. "I saw it as threatening," Margie said, ’ll was like he had a girlfriend he would go out and spend his time and money on and then come back and complain about it "I didn't like that ." Jeff said Margie started gening interested in the sport when he started winning some races in th sportsman and pro senes with "Fast Times “ On the doors of the new car «v written "Jeff and bUwgie Cowy " "Thai made me feel like ’ was again part of his sport and made n more of a family thing." Margie said. Now she is in charge of keeping the sponsors updated on the weekly progress of the car and driver. She also make» sure the crew arc fed at the track Also getting interested along the ay were hi* son Stacy. 15. and daughter It di, 11. The kids seem to enjoy being around the track and fast cars." Covey said. "Stacy is a lot like me - be likes fast toys and spends money more than he takes in "I know there are a lot of kids out there who like to drive fast." he said "But if they are doing it tn the wrong place they can be killed Fast can kill people if they don't know what they are doing. "If they want to race their cars, they can go to the tracks which allow street cars to race and 1984 was Fast Times' first big year when Covey won "his share" of races at Martin and the Central Michigan dragway He also won the prestigious Het Rodding Championship that year He said he keeps his arrogance from getting out of hand by remembering his wife's motto: "Be humble, or be made humble " He said he is proud of what he and co­ owner of the car Chuck LaRoy have accomplished "We re proud of what we've done, but we know there is still more we can do." LaRoy is the crew chief of the car. Luke the crew chief of an F 16. he makes sure the Banner PORTS Sherri Cosgrove, a Hastings fisherman, who has been fishing for only a ccupte of years, took second place in the Bass and Gals Tournament of Champions. June 22 and 23 at Ute Semenote. Ga Cosgrove caught just three fish in the two-day event, but a 5.81-pound bass she hooked on the second day was good for the $378 second-place prize and a lop-10 finish in the individual points standings The team from Hastings, including Cos­ grove, Vicki Peck, Bonnie McPhenonWamki and Karen Lance finished 18th out of the 32 teams entered. "It was a lough tournament." Cosgrove said. "We had torrential rain, tornadoes, wind, heat, humidity and alligators." She added that it took more than two hours for her and her second-day teammate. Peggy Poole from Ohio, to reach their destination on Lake Semenote. The Bass and Gals Tournament of Cham­ pions is an invitation only tournament and operates on a catch and release basis. Boosters plan golf tourney The Hastings Athletic Boosters will have its annual golf outing at 8 a.m. July 23 at the River Bend Golf Course The boosters hold the outing to raise Inside the cockpit o< Fast Times it is spartan There are nozzeis tor me naion tire extinguishing equipment but no radio or air conditioning for me seven second dnve down the quater-mile strip vehicle is ready to fly. Covey said LaRoy does the engine work, makes sure the car is fueled with 200-proot alcohol, checks the tires and anything else which might have to be done to the car before Covey climbs in. The crew chief also makes sure Covey has his uniform, a five-layer, fireproof driving suit, gloves, helmet and boots, on. "The suit ;s heavier than a snowmobile suit." Covey said, and inside the car on a hot day, I feel like I'm loosing weight just sitting there LaRoy also has a crew of Covey s two kids and his son Jim to give him a hand. But come race time, it's Covey, the car and the lights. "Before I stage." he said. "I tell myself. I want a clean, safe run -- faster than I’ve ever gone before. "Once staged I focus on tK. other end of the strip "After the lights start coming down the tree there is nothing left to think about and in the seven seconds it takes to get down the s .ip. there isn't time to really think of anything ” The Kalamazoo transplant said he sometimes thinks he's hollering at the car to go faster, but he's not really sure. "My throat sometimes hurts when I reach the other end. but with the noise of the engine and the speed. I can't remember what I might have said." Covey said he has had tons of help from his sponsors, who help him stay on the circuit. "Pennzoil has been one of our big sponsors for a long time." he said. "They approached us and made us an offer. We countered with whai *c wanted from them and we made a deal. We'd do promotions al they're businesses and hand out literature at the races and they'd help us with the car." Diamond Automotive of Grand Rapids and Lane Automotive of Coloma supply the See RACER, Page 12 money for high school athletic programs. The tournament will be a four-person scramble fc mat with a shut gun start. The cat is $40 per person, which includes gi een fees, lunch and prizes. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, fifth. IOth . 15th and 20th-place finishers. Tom Warner, who along with his wife, Jan. coordinated the event again this year said he expects the 44-team field to be filled by start time. He also said golfers will receive a ticket with a number on it as they Adult admission is $10. children 4-11 $3 and on-grounds parking is free. Kalamazoo Speed*ay will also have can from yesteryear on the rack this weekend Nearly 30 can from the 30s and 4Os will be racing in the track's annual Old Timers Night The 30-plus drivers race every week al the Flambora Speedway m Ontario and ccwne stateside once a year to Kalamazoo Also on the tnpteheader car will be a full slate of late model and sportsmen racers The racing starts at 7:30. Friday night Adult admission is $10. kids six to 12 yean old $2 and kids under five are free The race is being held in memory of Bob Kitzmiller, builder of the speedway and sponsored by Auto Value Parts stores Galesburg Michigan Speedway will host the 1994 Coon Rocking and Racing. Sun­ day. July 24 with Eddie Money in concert with Survivor This weekend there will the regular Salur day pn»gram of late model, sportsman, road wamor. mini champs and double features in the late model and sportsman after the can­ cellations from last week. Hol laps start at 4. time trials al 5:30 and racing gets underway at 7:30 p.m. on the 3/8th mile flat x. Cost is $8 for adults. $2 for kids six to 12 years old. under six is $1 and coolers are welcome Sundav will ha*c the regular program with a special one-on-one drags for street legal* on the quart-mite inner track Die track is located between Kalamaz<x» and Battle Creek in Galesburg, exit 88 from Battle Creek and 85 from Kalamazoo off I­ 94 Al the 1-96 Speedway this Fnday. starting at 8 pm will be a motor cross spectacular Some of the besi nders around the state will he on hand for the show Gates open at 5 p.m . practice starts al 6 and racing al 8 p.m The cost is $7 for 13 and older, kid* under 12 are free On Saturday. a full slaie of 360 Spnnts. pros, modified* and bombers will hit the track The cost is $9 for adults. $6 for teens head out to the links When they come bad' to the clubhouse they will find prizes. If thou number matches that of a prize, they get to take it home, ftizek 4rt still being lined up. Tim Johnston, athletic director for Hastings High School said he is "grateful to have such an active boosters club. They provide quality equipment for the athletes to use " Johnston, who will take part in his first Hastings Athletic Boosters golf outing, said he has a four-nuu; team lined up and feels he might be able to win a prize or two. "I'm looking forward to it," he said. Chamber to have golf outing The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce will hold its eighth annual golf out­ ing. Wednesday, July 27 at the Hastings Country Club. The cost is $50 per person for 18 hole*, green fees, cart, dinner and course refresh­ ments. It will be a four-person scramble format. Check in time is 12:30 p.m., tee-off at 1 p.m. and dinner at 6:30. There will be four chances to win one of four hole-in-one prizes. The prizes are round trip airline tickets to anywhere in the United States, a three day. two night Bahama cruise for two, a three day. two night golf package or a 1995 Neon The bole-in-one prizes are sponsored by Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-JeepEagte. Prizes will also be given for the three teams with the lowest scores, the longest drive on the number two hole, closest to the pin on the second shot at the No. 10 hole, for everyone in the circle on Nos. 4 and 13. and most accurate on No. 17. Additional prizes will be given away after the dinner and raffle tickets will be available on the course. Reservations can be made, or more infor­ mation found, by calling the Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454 by July 22. Hastings Softball League standings Red Division W-L Chrysler...............................................................6-2 Okie Towae Tavern......................................... 5-3 Old Timers........................................................ 4-3 Cappon'Sumfle r...............................................3-5 Brian’s Painting..................................................1-6 The doublcheader of late model and sportsman stock cars was postponed due to ram. Iasi Saturday al the Berlin Raceway The Cuevy Challenge V 75-lap feature for the late models was rescheduled for Satur­ day Aug. 6 and the ticket* issued by the West Michigan Chevy dealers and the tick­ et* for the Big Brothers and Big Sisters will be honored that night Joe Bush from Hastings, coming off a fiery crash two weeks ago. was the fastest of 83 qualifiers with a lime of 15334 seconds. The time put him 23 points up on venerable rival Bob Holley of Gun Lake for the points race. Both are expected to race this Saturday night Also running at the Berlin track will be the Canadian Coupes and Coaches They are a unique, pre-1940. open wheeled racers powered by in-line six cylinders All the cars are of original design, contours and dimensions, but also have roll cages Practice begins at 2. time trials at 4 and racing at 7:15 p.m Sherri Cosgrove was beside herself when she found out she was the second-place finisher in the Bass and Gate Tournament of Champions. Bhae DtvWoa TNR................. 7-2 Kmart ................................................................6-2 Hast Mutual.................................................... 6-3 Ftexfab.................................................................4-4 Okie Towne Tavern......................................... 4-4 Gold Division Hast. Sanitary Serv.......................................... 4-5 AAA AI state....................................................... 4-5 E.W. Bliss.......................................................... 3-5 Bill s Safety Serv..............................................2-5 Jarman Const...................................................... 1-6 Home Run Lenders — D Milter 6. B Madden 5. S Hickman 5. G. Heath 4. and seniors and kids under 12 are free. For more information call 642-6500. At the Crystal Raceway. Saturday s races will include a special late model race, where the winner will receive $750. The pro stock, hobby stock and IMCA will also run. Gates open at 4:30, hot laps start al 6. time tnals at 6:30 and racing get* underway at 8 p.m. Last Week's Results Sanitary Service. 11. Hastings E.W. Bliss 7. Sanitary Service 5. AAA AI state 15. Bliss 14. Okie Towne Tavern (Red) 9. Chrysler 8 Cappon/Stamfier 13, Brian's 3. Okie Towne Tavern (Blue) 12. Kmart 10. Kmart 12. Jarman Const. 2; TNR 12, Jar­ man Const. 2. Thta Week's Games Wednesday. July 13 — 6:30. Bill's Safety vs. Bliss; 7:30. Bill's Safety vs Ftexfab; 8: 30, Mutual vs. Ftexfab. Thursday. July 14 - 6:30. Okie Towne (Red) vs. Brian s; 7:30. Chrysler vs. Old Tuners; 8:30. Gate Towne (Blue) vs. Bliss; 9: 30, Olde Towne (Blue) vs. AAA Friday. July 15 - 6:30. Okie Towne (Blue) vs. TNR; 7:30, Kmart vs TNR; 8:30. Jarman vs. Sanitary; 9:30, Jarman vs. AAA Adults get in for $8. five through 11 is $3 and pit passes are $15. The Dave Hedges Super show is on hand at the Martin *U.S. 131 Dragway. Friday night at 6 p.m. with gates opening at noon On Saturday and Sunday, the strip hosts the Parts Plus Funny Car Nationals. Gaus open at 9 a.m. Saturday and Sun­ day. For more information call 672-7800. �Page 12 — The Heatings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 Mark Feldpausch re-elected Hastings School Board President by Jean Gallop Staff Writer Officers for the Hastings School Area School System Board of Education were named Monday and many other legalities taken care of by the board al its annual organizational meeting Monday. Mark Feldpausch was elected president for the second year and Patricia Endsley was selected vice president Ray Rose uas named secretary and Colin Cruttenden is the no* treasurer. Newly elected Mike Hubert and Tom Groos are trustees, as is Michael Anton Beginning next year, Hastings schools will take part in a national school lunch program and offer breakfast for elementary and junior high students The cost of $1 for a full pnce cold breakfast was set. and 30 cents will be charged for a reduced pnce breakfast Buses will run about five minutes earlier to allow the students to pick up the cold breakfast to eat in their classrooms. The current system at the high school will remain. The Niard unanimously agreed to keep the price of lunches the same^s last year, at $1.25 for a full price, type "A" lunch and 40 cents for a reduced lunch. An adult lunch was also kept the same as last year's, al $1.75. Tickets purchased a week at a lime are still $6 Admission to athletic events will also remain at last year's levels of $3 per adult and $2 for students. A centuiy pass is still $100. a family pass $60. and a student pass $15. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said middle school sports where admission was charged would be $1.50 for adults and 50 cents for students. Roelof Dairy. Holsum Way Bakery and Banner Linen Service were the low bidders to provide dairy products, bakery products and linen service, and were approved to provide those respective services for the 1995-95 year The board indicated its continuing support CITY OF HASTINGS NOTICE OF BOARD OF REVIEW Notice is hereby given that the Board of Review of the City of Hastings w'H convene on July 19th, 1904, at 3:00 p.m. T.vj uoard will meet In the City Assessor's Office, City Hall, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan for the purpose of reviewing and correcting clerical errors and mutual mistake of fact. Eligible taxpayers who have not filed their homestead affidavit may do so at this time in person or by letter. Taxpayers wishing to appear In person, please telephone 945-2468, Ext. 15 for an appointment. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk NEWS NEWS of—YOUR Community can be read every week In The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE Tired Of Working Just For Someone Else? Call Lonny Huff I'm looking for someone who wants to earn more money. Someone who wants to help other people. I'll show you how to do both as a representative for The Prudential, one of America's leading financial institutions. Capitalize on your strengths. Satisfy your curiosity — call me. Lonny Huff 3900 Sparks Dr. Grand Rapids, Ml 49546 616-949-5110 Be a part of The Rock® An equal opportunity amptoyur. The Prudential C ten The ereemM mmarnne* Comm •» Amrtce Coats Endorses Bill Cook of a school rest ruetun ng plan that wiK be finalized and implemented with the start of the 1995-96 school year. Members had approved the changes in principle at the March meeting. The board also: • Approved several proposed amendments to school policies dealing with studc?< attendance, penalties for physical assault, truancy and unathorized computer activity and inoculations of students beginning school. • Consented to have Thrun. Maatsch and Nordberg represent the school as attorneys for the system. • Designated the treasurer, secretary and business manager as signatories on checking accounts; and authorized the superintendent and director of operational service to approve withdrawals from savings accounts. • Designated Great Lakes Bancorp. Hastings City Bank. Hastings Savings and Loan Association and National Bank of Hastings as depositories for the system • Approved surety and fidelity bonds for the treasurer and other school system empkiyees for one year • Approved liability indemnification for board members, administrators and all nonmstructional supervisors from legal matters rising out of the performance of their duties for one year. • Set the third Monday of the month as the meeting date for the board, with the exception of some holidays. • Agreed to adopt the national education goals in "Goals 2000" to be incorporated into the school improvement plans. • Arranged with the Crosby & Henry Insurance Agency of Grand Rapids to provide student accident insurance coverage for those parents and guardians who want it. • Continued its membership in the Michigan High School Athletic Association. • Designated Nelson Allen as agent of the board for the purpose of issuing and posting notices for all board meetings, with Bonnie Converse and Ruth Beck as alternates • Accepted legal documents regarding election of Thomas Groos and Michael Huhefl to four-year terms on the board. • Accepted, with thanks, gifts from Peter DeDecker. Northeastern's PTO and the Hastings Athletic Boosters totaling more than $9,000. • Approved the appointment of Sharon Duits as transportation services supervisor. • Approved the early graduation of Damien DeGoa. but denied a transfer request from a Maple Valley student In the discussion portion of the meeting, the board. • Listened to recommended changes of the requirements for adult education student eligibility and graduation, for possible approval at next month's meeting. • Discussed the school's health curriculum, and a textbook being considered for adopti(Mi. • Learned that a proposed policy about public school academies, also called charte; schools, will be presented for review and possible adoption at the next board meeting. "At risk" four year olds will be helped by Escaped stalker turns himself in to authorities by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A convicted stalker is behind bars again after turning himself in a week after he escaped from the Barry County Jail. Jerry L. Staley. 33. of Hastings, turned himself in at 8:25 p.m. Monday to Barry County Sheriffs deputies at the jail, said Dan Dipert. the jail administrator. Dipert said Staiev changed his appearance since his escape by shaving his mustache and cutting his hair. Staley was convicted by a jury June 29 in Barry County's first-ever aggravated stalking trial. He was accused of harassing, threatening and assaulting a Barry Township woman over a 10-week period last year. He was awaiting sentencing on the aggravated stalking charge when he escaped from the jail at 6:15 p.m. Sunday. July 3. Staley was scheduled to be sentenced on the stalking charge Thursday, but the sentencing has been postponed until Aug. 4. James J. Goulooze. Staley's attorney, said he believes Staley turned himself in because he decided to come back and face his — NOTICE — HOPE TOWNSHIP - PUBLIC HEARING Monday, July 18,1994 • 7:00 p.m. AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL , ON M-43 NEAR SHULTZ ROAD For the Hope Township Zoning Board of A| peals to hold a bearing for the following: p.m. - to consider the request of Dana Cline of 138 Cordes Road, Lot 64 of the First Additions! to Walldorf f Resort Plast for a variance to vary by one (1) foot from the required ten (10) foot required setback on the west side of his property for an addition on the west side of his dwelling. TM) The application, legal description and map may be viewed during regular business hours Wednesdays 9 am. to 12 noon and 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road on M-43. Hope Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Hope Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Hope Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. James Hurt, Zoning Administrator 5463 S. Wall Lake Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 948-2464 - NOTICE - Notice Is hereby given that by order of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, Barry County, Michigan, sealed blds will be received un­ til 12 o'clock noon, August 23,1994, at the office of the Village Clerk for certain real estate located In the Village of Middleville. Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan and described as follows: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 23, Town 4 North, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry Co., Michigan, described as Com­ Candidate Bill Core discuss.ng farming issues with fifth generation Barry County “Bill Cook was brought up on the land that I work. He in the farming industry. I want Cook to be my voice in Lansing. I call upon every farmer to vote for Cook on August 2nd. He’s the candidate for us!" — Ron Coats, Crop Farmer Woodland Twp. Stay Strong — Vote Cook on August 2 mencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Sec. 23; thence North 89 degrees, 28 minutes, 31 seconds East 1305.78 feet along the South line of said Sec. 23 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence North 75 degrees 11 minutes, 54 seconds West 744.66 teet; thence North 08 degrees, 48 minutes, 56 seconds, East 660.00 (net to the center line of Main Street; thence South 80 degrees, 38 minutes, 27 seconds East 623.40 feet along said centerline of Main Street; thence South 00 degrees. 17 minutes, 06 seconds East 740.21 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the rightof-way of State Road. Also subject to easements, restric­ tions, and rightof-way of record. Each bld must be accompanied by the certified check of the bidder for ten percent (10%) of the amount ot the bld. No bids for less than 540,000 will be considered. Bids will be opened publicly at the time bidding is closed at the Village Councilroom and the property will be sold for cash to the high bidder. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 48 hours after sale Is made THE VILLAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY IN THE BIDDING Dated. June 28. 1994 the school system with action taken by the board to take pan in the Michigan Department of Education's "Early Childhood School Readiness Program." The school will send 4-year-olds that are "at risk" because of low income, abuse or being raised in a single parent family to an off-site location as pan of the Community Education program of Hastings schools. Schoessel said the school qualifies for 4] spots if they apply in time, and Maple Valley schools has said they would like to send some of their 4-year-olds to the Hastings facility. The former EB1 building next to the Central Dispatch 911 building on Nashville Road is being inspected by a fire marshal and representatives of the Department of Social Services, and will be used if it passes the inspections. Schoessel said. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk (403) problems. Staley's family had been pleading for him to return after his escape, Gouiooze said, and Staley's compassion for his family members also played a large part in his willingness to give himself up. Gouiooze said Staley's family was concerned for his safety because they had no contact with him after his escape. He said he did not know where Staley had been staying while he was in hiding, but added that Staley's family had given him no assistance. Barry County Assistant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill said he negotiated with Gouiooze over the weekend for Staley to turn himself in. McNeill said the agreement they came to called for Staley to give himself up. In return, the prosecutor's office agreed not to prosecute Staley for escaping. "Our main concern was getting him off the street for the public's and the victim's state of mind," McNeill said. While Staley was loose, the stalking victim was in contact with police and the prosecutor's office. McNeill said. He said the Barry Township Police and the Barry County Sheriffs Department "look efforts" to ensure the victim s safety while Staley was out of jail. He would not elaborate, however. Although there was no reported contact between Staley and the victim after the escape. McNeill said Staley hurt the victim merely by being on the loose. "This was a real stalking; there was a real victim.* he said. Staley’s attorney disagreed with the idea that Staley is dangerous, however. "I have full confidence that no one was in any jeopardy." Gouiooze said. “The Jerry Staley I know is not the one that has been depicted." Staley escaped from the jail while inmates were being let outside to a fenced-in recreation area. Staley simply climbed over the fence and disappeared, jail officials said. Though Staley was not the first person in Barry County to be charged under the state s new stalking measure, which was signed into law on Jan. I last year, his case was the first to go to trial in the county's Circuit Court. A six-man. six-woman jury found him guilty of the iggravated stalking charge June 29 after ■ wee k - and-1-half long trial in Circuit Court He allegedly made several hundred telephone calls to the victim and reportedly assaulted her twice in November with a basebal I hat and a knife. Aggravated stalking is punishable by a maximum of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine or both. It is also punishable by any term of probation more than five years. The jury members found Staley not guilty of three other charges, however, including two counts of assaulting the woman* with a dangerous weapon and maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to the woman's car. After the verdict, Staley pleaded guilty to a charge that he is a habitual offender, fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentence on the stalking change to life in prison. RACING, from Page 11 Fast Timet learn with entire and performance pans. TCI from Ashland. Mist., provides transmission expertise, the body panels come from VFN Fiberglass. the fuel from Knoll Gas in Decatur md spiritual assistance from Racers for Christ themselves without killing somebody." Although he started out in his garage he now said the entire operation is worth about $165,000 with the car worth about $100,000 Tve had the body since 1981. so it has a lol of sentimental value." Covey said. "If someone came tn here with a check for $100,000. Td probably sell him the car. but then later I d be mad al myself." Other Accolades the dn er and his car have won included being voted Driver of the Year for 1989 at Martin, finished in the top 10 six years running at Marlin, induction into the 131 Dragway s Hall of Fame in 1991. Sportsman of the Year at 131. finished in the top six in Division III. Firestone-Centerline Bracket Elapsed Time in Indianapolis in 1992 and in 1993 set the track records and was featured on "Live at " a local feature show. 5. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 — Page 13 Boat injures 4 children running aground at Gun Lake by Nick IlilTraaa Writer Manne deputies al the Barry County SheritTr Department are atill invewigating a Sat­ urday evening boat crash into a cement aea wall on Gun Lake that hurt four area children. Two cousins involved in the accident. Came L. Cochran. 13. of Plainwell, and Christo Cochran. 10, of Allegan, are still hospitalized at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo for head injuries. Carrie was listed in critical condition Wednesday, and Christa was in serious condition, a hospital spokeswoman said. The driver of the boat, a 12-year-oid Mid dleviUe boy. md Keith Kirchen. 14. of Char lone, were trcat«"< for their injuries at Pen­ nock Hospital and released The driver's name is not being released until the investi­ gation into the accident progresses further, deputies said. Tun Penfield, a deputy in the department s Manne Division, said the four children were on the lake in a 16- foot Starcraft fishing boat, which belongs to the driver's parents when a heavy rain shower began around 9 pm The driver tried to take the boat back to the group’s camp, hut because he is unfamil­ iar with the lake, be got disoriented in the downpour. Penfield said. ’h was raining very hard and visibility was very low." he said. The driver unknowingly steered the boat mto a 44-foot space between two long docks on the north end of Bairds Cove, on the northeastern side of the lake. Penfie Id said. He said the boat was moving at about 30 mph when a passenger noticed one of the vision's heaviest patrolled lake because of the "tremendous" amount of traffic it sees each year. He said that so far this summer deputies have written 67 tickets for marine violations and arrested 10 drunk boaters on the lake "It's where we spend a considerable amount of our time. We do a lol of patrolling there," he said. Carol Schut. secretary and treasurer of the Gun Lake Protective Association, said that gren.p is looking into ways to improve safety on the lake. Four children were injured Saturday evening when their fishing boat, pictured above, ran Into a eea wall during a rain storm. Two of the children are still hoepitaftzod. docks. The driver immediately put the boat into neutral, but the boat's momentum car­ ried it forward and it crashed into a sea wall between the docks "It was poor judgment by the operator to travel at that need with limited visibility.” Penfield said. The two boys were able to walk away from the accident, but the girts were thrown into the bow of the boat, just below the dashboard. Penfield said. He said they hit it with "quite substantial" force, caving in a wall under the dashboard that sealed off the bow of the boat Saturday's accident was the second serious boat crash one in less than a week on Gun i-akc Kalene A. Reahm. 14, of Wayland, was killed Monday. July 4. when her jet ski col­ lided with a 24-foot motor boat on the northwest part of the lake. The driver of that boat, a 27-year-old Shelbyville man. is expected to be charged in the incident. Penfield said Gun Lake is the Marine Di- LANDFILL, cowthmed from Paca 1 Committee lo hold public hearing, and wudy the amendment. requested by Heatings Sanitary Service, which i. owned by Anthony Stave of Detroit. The amendment has been the subject of controversy and he Med debate foe about a y»Now that the amendment haa been eent to the County Board, oommiaasoners meal ei­ ther approve u or reject h. atxordmg to Me­ linda Dumily. aolid waste planning coordi­ nator with the Michigan Department ot Nat­ ural Reaources If the County Board rejects the amend­ ment. it automatically goes back to the Solid Waste Committee, along with the commissioners reasons for rejection. The committee thee has 30 days lo study the amendment and the board’s comments. The committee may or may not act to change the amendment heard on the comnuastoncs' objections When the amendment cornea back a sec­ cud time to tiommiaairmmi from the oom mmee. ooaamnaaonen other ncept or reject k. If nnmaaiminaen reject fte amendment a second tiaae. the proposal thea. If the amendment is accepted by the County Board, all 21 government munici­ palities (townahipa. villages. and city of Hertings I in the coaauy win vote whether to approve or reject iL Fourteen of the 21 gov esnaneMai wests moat approve the amend ment m oader far it to be implemented. The DNR then would have to give the final ap­ proval Comity Board Chairman Orvtn Moore said be had received about 100 more postcards against the regional landfill concept. He previously received about 200. The board also recently received a petition carrying about 20 signatures from people primarily ia Hastmgi Charter and Carisoa lownahtpa who are npprtad to the regional landfi II became they believe it is "not ia the best imereti of cituena." During the limited public comment pornose of the meeting. Janies Bailey, who is naming agaum incumbent Gordon Fuhr far the County BoanTs District 4 seal. raid he hoped commissioners would be taking a ■and on the proponed regitmal landfill isree before the August primary. Bailey said the pabbe dr served the bem from rnmmiiainaen He also said be hoped if commnaionen voted no rm the landfill issue, they would be willing to fight against it on a long term basis. He made a reference to the poraibibty of the public launching a recall if they weren't satisfied with the County Board's se­ ttees regarding the landfill Hastings ares resident Fred Swmkunai abo spoke to commissioners about the land­ fill issue and Boid them their first reapoaaibthty is io the people they represent. He ac­ cused the board of "largely ignoring the peoSwinkunas alleged that the county’s sohd waste plan is weak and out-dated and said the board should spend the money and take the time to update its base solid waste document before taking action on the regional landfill nequesx Former county commissiooer P Richard Dean abo was in the audimrr and told the board that he has heard anywhere from hun­ dreds to a thousand comments about the cur­ rent County Board and about 95 percent of the comments have been negative. Dean told the board he wanted to address topics that disturb him. including what he labeled as the very low morale of employees at Thomapple Manor, the county -operated medical care facility. He alleged that patients also feel they are not getting the care they need because of an excessive amount of pa­ perwork Dean also told commissioners he thought it was a "very, very bad mistake* several yean ago lo deny a loyal Thomapple Manor employee a pension over technicalities and then recently pay some of the future pension for the administrator of the facility On the topic of 911. Dean said he origi­ nally brought the idea for the 911 service lo the County Board and it was not fundioning according to the original plan. After the ini­ tial millage expired (with this year's tax col­ lection), he said the original plan was to pay for the 911 operation with a telephone sur­ charge. "Now you're asking for more mil­ lage." Dean abo alleged that there is blatant nepobsm" tn the county, but he said he was not going to name names. He asked com­ missioners why the same people serve on boards and mentioned that some commis­ sioners' spouses serve on committees. He told commissioners they were all responsi­ ble for the appointments made to the various boards and suggested that they review the issue of nepotism in the county's own policies. Commissioners did not resnood to any of Dean's comments. BOOKSTORE, rBnthnJ from Paga 1 bookstore. Mid employees there never saw anyone going'"*><M bookaore while it waa open "Al far aa we could see, there was no business.' the said. "We're just happy that -.1i gone ‘ Surprisingly, there was nor any public protest by any area residents or religious groups when the bock acre opened. Joyce Kelley, a Heatings resident who has been active with the Barry County Citizens for Decency, sad there waa a decision by church groups and Hartinp Mayor Mary Loe Grey not to pubbety protest the store. "We didn't want to draw any attention to them." she said. "I think that certainly helped " The store ironically opened the same week the National Day of Prayer waa being observed locally, on May 5. Kelly said. That ma k the chore be s decide lo try pra y cr as a way to get rid of the bookaore. "We feh dur it was almost like a test." Kelly saad. "We decided to lake it to our Lord in prayer." Shortly after the book and video store opened. 14 area churches formed a "prayer chain* that committed the members of different churches to pray each day for its removal. "We didn't know bow or when He would do it, bet we knew He wtadd accomplish it," Kelly said. "We prayed W faith. believing that it would happen " In addition to prayer, the group encouraged people to write letters of protest to the Barry County Proseculor i Office describing their disapproval of the bookstore. The prayer chain continued until the members got the word that the bookstore had dosed. "We were really thanking the Lord." Kelly said. "It was a real abomination lo have it (the adult store) on our main street." Thst Harttogi Bktntr wdcoaMBand •ncoanpcB tettera to ttwadkoraBB bmvm ot aprming an optaton ar a point ot stew on aUbjacK of cunant gaianl Intaggrt. Srod lattara to: Tatters ct far Hate^M490M Subscribe to the and become a well informed readeron local and county issues that affect you. "We’ve had a couple of tragic iccidenls. and obviously we don’t want any more." she said. The group took a survey Saturday to find oul what concerns lake residents have about safety on the take. Schut said. Association members plan lo go over the concerns with Barry County Sheriff David Wood to see what steps can be taken lo make the lake safer. "We have no set plan right now." Schut said "There's no quick fix to whatever peo­ ple think is a problem on Gun Lake." STATE OF MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE Fitelrnnr-i-rM IM1-I__ LimrufWiwnuil uinIKXl Notice of Drainage Board Meeting for the Determination of Practicability (In accordance with PA so. o( 1964, as amandwf) DUNCAN LAKE INTERCOUNTY DRAIN SSaUoe k Swkr ghua. that on Saptembar 13. 1993. a patnlon res triad with Robert W Shatter, Barry County Oram Commretonw. praying for lha cleaning out. relocating. wWenmg. deepening Urarghtanmg tiling. extending reloca trig, along a Ngnrey ot adding branches lot ma M reuse and course ot ma aeuteated Oram beginning m Duncan Lika ■ ma outlet weal ot Horika Drive and extending uoametreem to Cherry VsUay hoed, of a dram known and (Mgnased aa me Duncan Ute intarcounty Dram •terere me Oramaga Dietnct (or the Duncan Ute Intereourrty Dram mchxMa landa wtmm me (oriowing coumre and mre reapacthe munkfaamte: Barry County Thomaopie Townehip MSegan County Leighton Townahip; Kam County CUedonla and (term Townahms. and Marate a cartthed copy of aaid petition eaa served won Lynn B. Hwekig. Mfatui County Dram Comteealonsr. Roger O. Lankiga. Kam Orwriy Drahi Comrtteatonet and Dr. Oonkm Owyer me Dteclor ot me SBcfagan Dapertmom ol Agriout­ turn by Roteri W Sheriw. Barry County Dram Commaalonar •aw KM eSera, m accordance wrin PA SO, ot IBM. m smended. a Oramage Board meeting ot me Duncan Ute htareouniy OWn wKI bahatd ontey 29,19BS at 10DDAM, at ritomappso TowneNp HUI. 200 E. Mam Street In me VMage df MkMeriNe. County ol Barty, to detormma me practfcatetty v^ mreiC MipLM4Wl3t1 (814)8730440 (B18)M64«79 Kent County 1900 Scribner. N.W. (618)3»3887 Deted et LeneJnq, BMcMgen, July 7, ISM. Dr. Gordon Guyer Director of Agriculture FA toe 30017 Unton0,M4Ono 517J7M820 TERRY GEIGER R*proa«nlaNv« Vote AM0wt 2ndln*iB A COMMITMENT TO US. Stale Repretentallve Bob Bonder endonet Tony Oofger for stale representative In Bony end lonta counNes. /•mrekaeellmamaul V’VililllflBllVfll ■ • • Bob Bender knows that Terry Geiger has proven his commitment lo our community. 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Ml 4B897-00BS �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 14. 1994 Groundbreaking prompts start of Hanover Village project A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday morning lo kick off construction of a long anticipated residential development project on the south edge of town. Hanover Village, located on about 80 acres of land al the intersection of Hanover and Shrincr streets, eventually will consist of 156 apartment units and 201 mobile home sites. T. William Hefferan. representing Hef­ feran Properties Management Inc., said he and those invoiv cd in the project are "look­ ing forward to producing housing for Hast­ ings." Hefferan Properties is the developer for the project. Though the plans for the project are being finalized, construction is expected to begin in July. Hefferan said He said the mobile homes in the project are not the usual portable trailers. He said they are around 2,200 square feet, with as many as four bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths Ninety percent of them are expected lo stay where they are placed "Hastings is going to be extremely proud of their mobile home park," Hefferan said Some purchases are so special they take your breath away. Some just give it back. > With the American Lung Aroodafton* of Michigan's Golf Prtvlege Card*, you wi be able . to ptay one free rtxod of golf at more than 150 of your favorite Michigan courses for just $35 More importantly, you ! be fighting the *1 Idler of children under one year of age and the •3 Idler in America kmg This golf seeson, get the Golf Privilege Card — and glue back the breath of Me Besides the planned residences. Hanover Village also will be renting out office space An office building a'ready exists at the site, and Hefferan said as much as 105.000 square feet eventually could be made avail able. There is the possibility of a retail center being added to the site later on. Hefferan said. The development could also become a "full service" park where, for an extra fee. employees would mow lawns, scrape side­ walks and take care of other chores residents would usually do. During the ceremony, Hefferan introduced some of the others involved in the project, including Russell Furlong. Kenneth Kuzma. Horst Busse. Daniel Carter. William Cook. Doug DeCamp and Bill Pierce. Hefferan also introduced one of the found­ ing partners. Fred Jacobs, who. with his fa­ ther Melvin and brothers John and Steve, had the original vision fix the project Fred Jacobs told those gathered al the cer­ emony that it look a long time to get the pn> ject off the ground because those involved wanted to find the right developer. "We've always looked to the bigger pic­ ture rather than the smaller picture." he said. Jacobs said he has looked at similar pro­ jects across the country and the stale, and he believes this one will be "first class." "When you see this done, you’ll be telling people in other communities. "Weve really got a residential development like no other.'" He said the project should be well under way by the end of the year Steve Jacobs said his parents bought the land some time ago, und the project came about much later But as it turned out. he said, the land and the city will benefit. "It look a long time, but the results should give the southern part of Hastings a brighter future." he said. "With the advent of this project, the south side of Hastings will receive the boost it needs." Jacobs said other communities in Michigan need residential projects like Hanover Village, where all the parties involved work together to produce the project Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray was among the officials who spoke at the cere­ mony She praised the Planning Commission and other parts of the community for coming to­ gether to support the "innovative" project. She also told the investors. "We re with you. and well work with you on your future plans." AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. (800) LUNG-USA (517) 484-4541 Fred Jacobs spoke during the ceremony about how the Jacobs family developed their vision ol the residential project. Cutting the nbbon at tne groundbreaking are (center, from left) Fred Jacobe, Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray and T. William Hefferan. They are joined by other members of the Jacobs family and ambassadors from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Use the BANNER-*5 CLASSIFIEDS to sei or buy something...rant a home, or get a job! Buy our New Fall Catalog Write us a Letter! at any JCPenney today and SAVE $10 • TAKING BIDS • 1968 Camaro on your next order! — CONTACT JANE — SAVINGS CERTIFICATE dftow JCPenney CATALOG"7 DOWNTOWN HASTINGS ■Make your letter brief and to the point. 945-9535 •Letters should be written In good taste. OrvinH. Moore Q JCRemey To order by phone, caB 1-BOO-222-6161 and ack for TA 005-300BA. Hastings City Bank ABlBBBBBBBBBMBBBBlBBaBBMBBBl SAMPLE COUNTY COMMISSIONER THWI i Having senrod the past nearly eight R^H I 1 ' years ax county commissioner has made me aware of the immense commitn ent of time and energy required for the position. With this knowledge and my experience. I am happy to renew that commitment. A vote August 2nd for Ovin H Moore is a vote for experience and commitment ! । * Th* Hasting* Banner welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest. The follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: KWA MH Paid for by the Committee to Elect Orvin H. Moore County Commissioner, 7551 N Hager. Nashville. Ml 49073 •Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not bo published. •Witters must Include their signa­ ture. address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. •The Banner reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 14, 1994 — Page 15 Honor Roll: HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL Honor Roll for 4lh Marking Period Ended June 14, 1994 Klh Grade - HIGH HONORS 3.S0 TO 4.00 ’Ateishs Mi iter. ’Katie Thoma*. ’Katie WiHhco, ’Lindses MiccL ’Danielle Wildcat •Casey Anderson. ’Sarah Bellgraph, •Carley Case. ’Myles DcGoa. •Rachel Dreyer. ’Traci Heffelhower, Amber Mikolajc/yk. Melissa Meaney. Rachel Young. Amy Robbc. Lesley kThomton. Adam Taylor. Megan Schirmer. Bess Lyons. Lindsey FMielkow. Jeffrey Arnett. John Dewitt. Chery l Gibbon*. Chris Olmsted. Erika Ordiway. Patrick Shade. Jessica Olmsted. Ryan Rude. Michelle Bic*. Adam Gee. Elizabeth Hicks. Amanda Miller. Rosannc Bell. Malt Toburen. Katherine Wood. Angela New Med. Carly Weiden. Emily Mead. Erica West. Mike McKeough. Lisa Cooklin, Harry Dorvy. Joe Edger. Summer Gillons. Philip Gole. Kristen Hanshaw. Stephanie Jiles. Kim Yoder. Rebecca Merriman. Shannon Woodard. Eddie Vandermoten. Adam Bancroft. Amy Belson. Tye Casey. Michelle Davit. Tamara Sanden. Tnsha McKeough. Misha Neil. Melissa Moore. Chanssa Shaw. Katy Strouse. Tyler AHerJmg. Julie Anthony. Beau Barnum. Man Barnum. Jason Laux, Ann Burghdoff. Mehssa Lancaster. Cynthia Hayes. Sarah LaJoye. Zak Holston. Jenny Norris. Tim Rounds. Greg Marcu**e. Sarah Roush. Lauren Reed. Amy Archambeau. Sarah Hayes. Michael Jarvis. Rebecca Keeler Sth Grade - Honors 3.10 lo 3.49 Ken Rose. Ryan Willard. Laura McKinney. Kyle IPohja. Jenny Ogden. James Bailey. Jesse Davis Karen DeMott. Alicia FRanzone. Stephanie Leinaar. Ben Janies. Chris Stafford. Nick Wilson. Enc McCarty. Ben Potter. Stacy Pratt. Josh Newton Kim Sawdy. Jeff Slom. Encka Andrus. Nathan Belcher, Enc Carlson. Darnell Da;y. Robert Garrett. Matt Moore. James Birman, David Cole. Andrew Courtright. Syndi Goodenough. Jason Wagner. Josh Richie. Beth Sonsmith. Eric Masse. Samant’ia Sanborn. Brooke Ulrich. Tiffany Seymour. Zach Deming. Stacey Duron. Addie Englerth;. Jeremy Mallilson. Ginger Johnson. Lynnae Jones. Angela KenGeld. Ben O’Mara. Jessica Price. Mark Arens, Kristy Lutz. Noah Doyle. Jennifer Lewis. Jamie Kirkendall 8th Grade - Honorable Mention 3.M to 3 09 Jake Reynolds. David Miller. Carrie Service. Josh Moras. Doug Sarver. Nets Burd. Trixie Buskirk. Seth Doe. Gena Duffo. Garett Gonzales, David Koutz 7th Grade -High Honors 3.38 to 4.M •Amanda Strickland, •Destiny Seeber. •Erika Simpson. •Laura Storm, *Levi Solmes. •Jim Beachnau. ’Beau Mason. *Rebecca Carr. *Jason Miller. *Michael Lipstraw. •imgea Huss. ’Andies Larke. Paul Redbum. aKmwt Morgan. Laur* Thomas. Andrea rQK. Joo Styf. Scott Sawyer. Ehssa Koetje. Bethany Miles. Stephanie Donalds, Erica Fnhner. Leslie Ockerman. Marc Haywood, Ken Hoxworth. Derek Johnson. Tara Stockham. Beth Arnett. Jeff Doozan. Nicole Earl. Ryan Hawbaker. Dnstm Humphrey. AJ. □Beran. Brooke Rizor. Zach Woodley. Amy Songer. Brooke Noms. Beth Olson. Steven Storrs. Patti Stockham. Adam Whitney. Amber Reid. Sally Edger. David Parker. Christina Lancaster. Ken Thompson. Luke Noteboom, cheri Baker. Josh Dickijnson. Houston Malone. Jeremy Benedict. Suzanne Miller. Ten Daws. Dennis Eagle. Enc Meek. Erin Engtehart. Damelte Gotaek. Josh Wan-n, Katie Miller. Danika Dorcy. Karen Herbstreith. Mike Nystrom. Andy Keller. Tyson Walther. Jenny Bergstrom. Sarah Byington. Jesae MacKenzie. Justin Gardenski 7th Grade-Honors 3.18 to 3.49 Michar' Wank. Anna Lewis. Megan Baker. Kan Gregory. David Barnum, Ty Greenfield. Jon Slevig. Ashley Bowerman. Matt Bradley. Jessica Taylor. Sarah Allerding. Sarah Bob. bouse. Todd Schantz. Lisa Krammm. James Storms. Sara Slagstad. Alicia Cooney. Nick Remley. Rebecca Johnston. Eric Babcock. J Amy Cross. Ken Duke. Elizabeth Lonergan. Natalie Acheson. Ben Appleby. Sindi Felzke. Michael Sheehan. Kristen Schlachter. Naomi Nicholson. Lee Hays. Jeremiah Johnson. Shasta Smith. Tiffany jtrwara 7th Grade - Honorable Mention 3.88 to 3W Mistye Taylor. Silas Smith. Charles Thomas. Callie Shumway. Stacey Parrow. Jamie Reid. Angela Boger. Heather Lawrence. Robert Cole. Bnan Dunn. Adam Furrow. Nicole gomore. Brian Martisius. Heather Heath. Toni Jacinto. Steven Kauffman. John Keiffer Mb Grade-High Honors 3-58 to 4J0 •Brandon Willard. *Josh .•-’.derson. •Danielle Bowman. •George Risner. •Samantha Miller. aAmanda Buskirk. •Rebecca Casarez. •Stephanie Komondy. •Samantha Snow. ’Amy Schiedel. ’John Eggers. *Cloe Fisher. • Heather Girrbach. •Michelle Griggs. •Valerie Heffelbower. •Bobbie Henney. ’Sam Stafford. •Steven Obreiter. ’Susan Hubbard. ’Heidi Schmidt. •Virginia Jennings. ’Ivy Malone. •Kristen Keech. *Amy Miller. Jeff Weiden. Mary Wnght. Amber Wilde. Katie Allerding. Shilo Beals. Catherine Case. Chad SanbxHn. Jessaa Crowley. Laura Rafffer. Kevin Gerlinger. Sarrah Gregory. Brian Loftus. Courtney Sinclair. Jenny Hodges. Josh Woodard. Kyle Winkier. Jill Williams. Enn Allerding. Lauren Stineman. Ben Shaw. Amanda Lemaar. Rachel Smith. Jamie Clark. Michael Courtright. Jerad Crump. Josh Doc. Dana Reed. Sherri Gregory. Jolene Griffin. Lacy Pittelkow Casey Stormes. Ron Whiting. Dan Johnston. Isaac Solmes. Christy Anderson. Brice Schoemer. Brandon Eddy. Dustin Sanders. Rebecca McCarty. Stephen Garner. Andy Soya. Callie Girrbach. Laura Hubert. Lisa Simon. David WeWon 6<h Grade Honors 3 19 to 3.49 Corey Thompson. Angela Miller. Andrew Safie. Amanda Bursley. Michael Wolfe. Jay Campbell. Nichole Matthews. Jennifer Droll. KEEP THE VISION - EXPERIENCE - RESULTS! VOTE MftWriN THE AUGUST 2nd PRIMARY! Danyelle Eaton. Jonathan Ferrell. Leteia Pennington. Selena Vaughan. Bridgeti Service. Christopher Sides. Nick Steele. Amber Lippert. Jason Bailey. Caleb Bohhousc. Bracken Burd. Barbara Clemen*. Heather Rose. Leah Pumford, Matt Peake. Amanda Williams. Stan McKelvey. Christy McCarty . Megan Vents. Robert Shafer. Stan Wilkins. Josh Angoli. Emily Pierce. Amber Boger. Marie Carpen.-r. Pam Weatherly. Melinda Meaney. Robert Swiatek. Matt Lawrence. Samantha Goodenough. Amiee Hawbaker. Nick Deline 6<h Grade - Honorable Mention 3.00 to I will vote AGAINST the proposed landfill expansion amendment. I SUPPORT the E911 millage and tne COA millage requests. I will continue to work in a POSITIVE way for the residents of Hastings and Barry County, using SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES, INTEGRITY, CREATIVE IDEAS, a CARING attitude and COMMON SENSE. REPUBLICAN 3.89 Shannon Belles, Randall Sciba. Mary Crave*.i, Jeremy Peake. Ryan Ehzrolh. John Forbes. Cristina Umetta. Jenny Taylor. Andy McBrian. Jcnelte Nichols. Nicole Hesterly. Cory Miccl. Katharine Jones. Justin Martisiu* •Indicates 4 00 RE-ELECT MARJORIE RADANT BARRY COUNTY COMMISSIONER District #■ ■ city or Hastings VOTE RADAMT AUGUST 2nd! Paid for by Radant for Commissioner Committee, 646 W. Walnut Street. Hastings, Ml 49058 New! TWA Service out of Grand Rapids! Comfort Class Service connecting G.R. to more than 60 destinations. 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In Hastings — In Hastings — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s United Gas Station Terry’s Tick Tock Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies (W. State St.) In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market Gnn Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy­ In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July U 1994 Hastings supervisor clarifies landfill vote David Clouse killed in fall from bluffs Hastings grad’s death ‘accidental’ by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Investigators al the Allegan County Sheriffs Department have ruled that the falling death of a 2 3-year-old former Hastings resident Sunday morning was accidental. David A Clouse, who moved lo Kalamazoo from Hastings in 1989. died after falling from bluffs overlooking Lake Michigan near IO7th Avenue, south of Glenn Shores in Casco Township, deputies said Police said Clouse, who was a student al the Kalamazoo Institute of Art. went to the bluffs with three of his fnends al 12:30 a.m. to camp for the evening. At 2 a.m. Clouse fell from the cliff, which is a 125-foot drop, deputies said Detective Patrick O’Reilly of the Allegan Sheriffs Department, said Clouse would have landed on the face of the bluff and rolled down into the lake. The water was rough that night, he said, with three- to fivefoot waves covering the beach below the bluff and banging off the cliff face. O'Reilly said Clouse was probably unconscious or disoriented when he hit the water, and the lakes stiong undertow "would have dragged him right out (into the lake I." Clouse was found by his fnends at 6:30 a m., washed up on the beach 200 yards from where be disappeared An autopsy performed on Clouse Tuesday revealed that he had drowned. Investigators reportedly also found a slight head injury that would have disoriented Clouse, and might have knocked him unconscious O'Reilly said a witness stated Clouse jumped off the bluff He pointed out. however, that it is possible for a person lo jump off the bluff without intending to get hurt. Some of the people with Clouse jumped from the bluff before he did and were not injured. O’Reilly said He said he thought Clouse * as just "screwing around, and had his judgment impaired by the darkness and alcohol. The detective said there have been similar accidents in the past, but this is the first one in several years. George Clouse. David's father, said be and some family members went out to the bluffs after the accident He said the footing at the lop of the bluff is tricky, making it very easy lo fall off. "It's a pretty site out there, but it's dangerous." he said He said his son would be "dearly missed" Valory Clouse. David Clouse's sister, said be was "very artistic." "He made a bunch of pottery, bead neck>aces. jewelry, very artistic drawings." she said. She said that at one of the local fairs a few years ago. Clouse had a booth where he did Hastings areas. He attended Hastings schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 1989 While in high school, he participated in track and field and set a record for the high jump, his family said. Before enrolling at the Kalamazoo Institute of An. he attended Western Michigan University. Clouse worked at the Kalamazoo Art Center and Monon’s Garage in Kalamazcxi. He also did general construction work. Services and bunal were held Wednesday at the Rutland Township Cemetery. Write us a... LETTER! i ne Hastings dannc n welcomes and encourages lettwa to the editor as a means of expressing an opHon or a point of vtow on subjects of current general intamst Sand hrttya fry Letters to the EdHor hustings BANNER RO. Box B Hastringa, Ml 49058 drawings of people. David was raised in the Middleville and Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 < n anon MtsCrliiirit -urn CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: *440 for la 5 wort*; 13< each wort (hereafter. MATES VALLEY: S2J0 for la 5 worth; lOr each wort thereafter SUN A NEWS: $2.75 far 1st 5 words ; lOr each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. 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To Bishop Ralph Saye, Bishcp John Hammer, Bishop Norbert Hetes and Bishop Al Carter for their officiating over the funeral servxes And to Evelyn. Amy, and Lisa Saye for the beautiful musk, and to foe 2nd Ward Relief Society for the beautiful dinner prepared after the service at the Church, aad to Brother Kent Kitley far the grave ded icauoc, and to bearers, Louis Jackson. Richard Barrows, Richard Harrison. Russel Hxrison, Robert Hills, Harold ’eaft, Stanley Root asA DocaZ King And also to Leha Hosp.ial. Mary E Munyoo Roger and Debrah Munyoo aad Fazmlv Mark Munyce md Sons Darien Cay Munyoc Robert Beverly Hendershot and Daughter Charles and Donna McCarty and Family James aad Marlene Frances and Daughters Alan and Marshal McCarty and Family II unit if GREAT DANE FOR SALE, 'jeaalifal martingi, already hoare broken, a wonderful compamoo far any child or atfaK S50. Call ♦45-4991 WANTED 2-5 ACRES, Doster. Delton, Hickory. Prairieville. Richland area, for new home. 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H.ip w.mn.i 85 OVERWEIGHT PEOPLE NEEDED to lose wc<ht while earning $$. Call Margie 1800-5*4-3030. ASPHALT WORKERS. EQUIPMENT OPERATORS OLD licensing needed. EOE. Can 795-7803 or 891-9239. CUSTOMER SERVICE, full­ time positions available, starting at $420/week. company training provided, ao experience neces­ sary. benefits, profit sharing, call between 11 am-5pm, 948-8456. DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and drivers beam. 945-9613. HELP WANTED CLERI­ CAL; Knowledge of general clerical duties, pay roll, also of knowledge of monthly, quarter­ ly, payroll taxes, computers Experienced applicants call 517-852-9743._______________ NOW HIRING SUMMFR HELP, Fatmans* Dog and Suds Apply in person at Dog and Suds or Dairy Queen, Hastings. TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECT CARE STAFF at our lake Odessa location. Training provided to individuals to become registered training aides Ci2 616-374-0120. how occaohng opoheohom lor outamolh* wvee Denon No Drtvojs experience necessary I hank You The family of Russell J. Lewis, wishes to thank our rela­ tives, friends and neighbors, for their prayers, cards, plants, flow­ ers and food, that was brought into the home during the sudden loss of our loved one Thank you for the donations to World Hunger, and for the money sent to the Thomapple Township Ambulance in Russell's memory. We especially want to express our gratatide to the staff at Pennock Hospital, the 911 Staff, and the Thomapple Township Ambulance, they were all there when we needed them. To our Masonic Brothers, 8231 of Middleville Lodge, thank you for the beauiful cere­ mony and caring, for your brother Mason. To Connie and Henreitte Beeler who stayed by us. councelcd us and comforted us, our heartfelt thanks and tore. Your thoughtfulness and caring will never be forgotten. Sincerely, Edna Lewis Gladeon and Norma Lewis and family. Alpha and Margilene Lewis and family, Melanie and David Ripley and family. Bill and Sherrie Lewis and family Zita Lewis and family Pam Lewis and family CARD OF THANKS The family of Gerald Choriey would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support dunng the lime of his illness and his passing. Thank you to our neigh­ bors, friends and family for all of the beautiful flowers, plants and cards. Also for all of th. food brought in and the many dona­ tions to the Depot Memorial Our thanks lo Koops Funeral Chapel for their special support. The Lake Odessa Area Histori­ cal Society and Central Method­ ist Church for the lunch. Helen Haller for the lovely music Special thanks to Pastor John Waiie for your friendship and comforting service. There are no words that can express how much we appreciate every ones thoughtfulness and kindness, L will never be forgot­ ten 430 W STATE STREET - HASTINGS Joan Choriey David A Sue Trursch Brian. Mary & Katy Cathy Rice Paul Rice Paul A Peg Choriey Amanda - Cell - 945-9554 Sell anything FAST! Mobtit Honu \ I fir Hi til HAPPY BIRTHDAY JULY 17TH To Mrs. Jean Hauser Guess who! Looking for Extra Cash? 27 FT. 1973 TRAVEL TRAIL­ ER: excellent condition, self FOR SALE 1979 ARLING­ TON mobile home, 14X70, 2 bedroom, central air, fire place, located in Park, Lake Odessa. $1X500 ORjOb 3740953 after 6 pm. AAD OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube 1987 24 FT. Jayco travel trailer, J series, self contained, sle-ps 6, in excellent condition $5,900, also available swaybars, electric brakes, hitch, other equipment $300. 517-566-8697,_________ $2,900 OBO Silvis Appliance 616-963-3222 between 9am-5pm, Mon.-Fri. or leave message.____________________ < ooiiuiitiiix HELP WANTED Apply at David A. Clouse, (top right) formerly of Hastings, died Sunday when he fell off a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. Pictured with him are his twin brother James Clouse (top left) and Jason Seuss, his roommate and longtime friend. FOR RENT, 3 bedroom home ■n Middleville, 945-2341. FOR RENT, ONE* BEDROOM, ground floor, seniors atmosphere, close to town. Available immediately. Cafl 948-2331.______________ GUN LAKE small cottage, weekly rentals, accommodates 2-3 people. $300. per week, boat slip available. Phone 672-7740. HASTINGS/FOR LEASE, executive brick home, four bedroom, 2 1/2 baths, Fireplace, central air, attached garage, large family room, recreation room, pool Call 945-4000, after 5pjn. 281-6796._____________ IARGE 1 BEDROOM APT. on Long Lake, no pets, non­ smokers, $375. per month, 1 year lease, 50% security deposit required. Phone 623-P66. NICE SMALL ONE BEDROOM HOUSE w/access to Gernaey Lake. $325. per month. Call Knobloch Realtors 623-6600.___________________ YANKEE SPRINGS RECRE­ ATION AREA rough sawn cedar bungalow, Payne Lake, dock included, $430.00. 795-9367. I or Sult \iil<uth>fi\ i 1971 PLYMOUTH FURY, automatic, strong engine, good dependable car, $550.00. Call 945-2467,___________________ 1978 MONTE CARLO body only, no engine or transmission, in good condition. $150. >7-4626. 1979 Z28 Body parts, with Ttops. 852-1908.______________ 1983 PONTIAC GRAND PRIX U, $1,500. 948-4118. 1984 CHEVY TRUCK, cruise, im-fm stereo cassette, runs good. $2,700, 517-852-2151. 1989 CHEVY COMERO loaded, stored winters. 23,000 miles, $9,000. S10 Topper and Ford topper. Computer 386 Fast­ data Super VGA, Panasonic printer, software included, $800. 616-374-8922._______________ EAGLE 1989 MEDALLION DL, 4 door, air conditioning, cruise, automatic. Call 891-9921.___________________ FOR SALE: 1978 Chevette, automatic, needs engine, lots of parts, body is in exceDent shape, excellent tires, asking $75. 367-4704___________________ 1989 PATRIOT DOUBLE WIDE 28x44, 3 bedroom, 2 bath, new carpet, vinyl siding. $25,000. must be moved. 616-763-9696._______________ FOR SALE MOBILE HOME ON LOT, moving, must sell. $1,500.00. 948-9663. (>ut am Salt AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC We are too busy to v rite ads. SORRY! Delton. M-43. 623 F >00 BEATRICE AVE ST. sate located 1 H miles rart of Gun I ake Slate Park. July 15,16.9-5. FOUR FAMILY GARAGE SALE Satarday July 16th. 9-5. 305 E. Grant. Furniture, stereo, nice infant-adult ckrthing. Lou of misc. No early sates. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY 9-5 First ever? 3011 Heath Road, Hastings.___________________ GARAGE SALE, Friday, July 15th A Saturday. July 16ch at 9 to ? Clothing from infants, boys, girts to adults. Several misceUaneous itema. 4080 Center Road. GRANDMAS IND GARAGE SALE, July 16th, 9 to 5 and July 17th, noon to 5 at 9475 W. Casgrove St. NashviDe. Every­ thing from Avon to furniture. HUGE GARAGE SALE July 13,14 and 15.9am6pm. 128 W. Nelson St__________________ JULY IS A 16<h, 9 TO 4,4788 Carlton Center Road, 3 miles west of Woodland. Bikes, waterbed, men and boys ctothex, toy and games. Plow, gaited AmIooss hone. LARGE GARAGE SALE: 1021 S. CHURCH ST. HAST­ INGS, Friday July 15th, from 9un. to 5p.m., furniture, child­ rens and adult clothing, toys and games, go!f clubs, knick knacks, baby items, two Anderson windows, hammock and other misc. items. ONE DAY ONLY Garage sale, Saturday, July 16, 1838 S. Broadway. Childrens clothes, infant thru size 6, baby items, adult clothes, nuturnity clothes, some household items. Open al 8am SALE: ANTIQUES, DOLLS, COLLECTABLES, etc. 9am. July 15th/16<h. 609 First Sl. Lake Odessa._______________ SALE: Horse Tack, nice saddle, show clothes, chaps. Thursday/Frlday, 8587 S. Broadway, Hastings. 721-8683.___________________ YARD SALE: 2 FAMILIES July 14th, 15ih A 16th. 9-74980 East Brown Rd, Lake Odessa. Womens clothes, dishes, Tupperware, baby items, bedding items and more FOR SALE 1981 CHEVETTE SCOOTER, $750 OBO 1979 Olds Della 88, $750 OBO 948-9309,___________________ YARD SALE 10255 BRICK­ YARD RD. DELTON July 15th/16th, 9am-6pm, toys, dishes, clothing all sizes, exer­ cise bike, old school desk and chair, picture frames, bird cages, Fish Links, entertainment center FOR SALE FIBERGLASS pick up cap. for Ford Ranger Club Cab, very good condition $250 758-3678. YARD SALE ON CORNER of E. Blair (403) A N. Hanover. Fn/Sat. 15th/16th, 9-5 Baby clothes, ladies 3- IX misc. Lo\l A I ollild * LOST 3-LEGGED dog from Florida, answers to “Lucky", Please call 948-3996 after 6. / or Sahr 199216* LUND PIKE REBEL SPECIAL, 35 H J». Merc., extra seat, modring cover and trailer, $5,500, call after 5:00pm 948-8003.___________________ CUTTING TORCHES, TANKS and gauges, and carts, $295. Chary picker hoist, $125, 517-852-9358._______________ LIGHT COLORED 3 CUSH­ ION Couch. Like new $250 firm. CaU after 530, 948-2113. MACKINTOSH QL'ADERA 700, 20meg. ram, 240meg. bit. external hard drive, desk writer 550c, 44meg. syquete, 2 discs, color monitor, can see wort 52.800. 948-4118. FOR SALE: HLLO 199X 22* travel traiter, been used twice, air, awning, all automatic. 945-9780. IIUMHiW St I U< t \ BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging A finishing specialist I nsured A guaranteed work. CalI journeyman Brian Slade. 374-7108.__________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property* Debt consolidation•TuraH down? problem credit? We can heip!*FMt easy - CaU 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS’ COMP. MAW’S GARDEN cat flowers and produce. Mon-Thursday, Lake Odem. 374-8092. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant CaU 945-9888. PRIORITY SERVICES. Household repairs and mainte­ nance. 623-3607 reasonable rates._______________________ by Jean Gallup Staff Water Dick Thomas, supervisor for Hastings Charter Township, has clarified his responsibilities as a member of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee and his vote to send the landfill expansion proposal to the County Board of Commissioners. By state law. a committee is formed to gather information about any requested amendments lo a county's solid waste plan. In the case of Barry County, Hastings Sanitary Service, owned by Anthony Soave of Detroit, asked for an amendment in the county plan allowing them to expand its service area an additional 12 counties The Barry County Commissioners appointed a!3-pcrson committee, following a law that says the board must appoint four members from the solid waste industry, two representing environmental interest txganirations, one from county government, one from city government, one from township government, one industrial waste generator, one representing regional solid waste planning and three from the general public lo serve on the Solid Waste Planning Committee Thomas was appointed to represent the township viewpoint. On a split vote, the committee sent the amendment to the Barry County Board of Commissioners in June with a recommendation to approve it. The matter now rests with the commissioners, who will either approve it or deny it. which automatically sends it back to the special committee. If they send it' back to the committee, the commissioners must give its reasons for disapproval. The committee members then may change the amendment, using the reasons the commissioners give, or they may decide to| do nothing; but they have to send it back to the commissioners within 30 days. If the commissioners approve the amendment, it goes for a vote to each municipality in the county. If less than 67 percent of the muncipalilies (or fewer than 14 of 21) approve the amendment, it fails. "All our job is, is information gathering." Thomas said of the committee. "When you get enough information so you think it can go to the next level, you should send it there," he said. "I just wanted it brought to a vote,” he said of his "yes” vote. "We had lo get it ova with. Voting "no" would have extended the process; this way it would get voted on." he said. If the matter was not sent to the commissioners at the June meeting, more meetings would have to have been held, be said, and be felt almost a year of meetings woe enough. He said he did not know which way the commissioners would vote, but if the amendment is rejected by the commissioners and comes back to the committee, Thomas said he had recommendations he would make. He suggests all agreements between the host county, the host township and the company that owns the landfill should be m place before a vote it taken on the amendment, so "they know what they are dealing with." "We sent the amendment to the commissioners with a huge volume of information," he said," now it's up to them." Thomas said he took pains to separate his position as supervisor of Hastings Township and on his work on the Solid Waste Planning Committee. As for any conflict between his position on the Township Board and the committee, he said, his work on the committee does not reflect on the Township Board. "The only vote of mine that counts is at the township level as part of the board." Since the committee has given the information to the county board, several commisssioners have voiced their opposition to it in various public forums. SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, barns, etc. Randaon Hesteriy, 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasiooal cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave nvmge. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rates Free esti­ mates. Insured. Randson Hester |y, 945-2545._______________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free esumales, fully insured, we leave your vard clean. B &. B Tree Service 795-7575. WRITE NOW COMPUTING - letters, resumes, manuscripts, news letters, signs, banners, invitations, etc.. Experienced 945-97)2 ask for Mary. t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-07-21.pdf e0a89e355891c0b4be692eb92f9aed08 PDF Text Text HASTINGS rUBUC LIBRARY 121 S CHU.W ST HASTINGS, Ml 490M 1891 County candidates speak on landfill See Page 2 Some glimpses of county fair Civil War Muster brings back 1864 See Pages 3, 11 See Page 10 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 THURSDAY. JULY 21. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 23 PRICE 25* Ex-director, animal officer are arrested hyNfckfWtaaa Staff Writer Jason A. Taggart (canter) wals outside the courtroom Tuesday with attorney James J. Goutooza and State Police troopers before Taggart's arraignment on a charge of kiting his sis-month-old daughter in April Hastings man charged in death of infant girl law nic» NlrX 11 — ®y nernnen Staff Writer A 19-ycir-old Hastings man was arrested and arraigned Tuesday on a charge of second-degree murder in connection with the death of his six-month-old daughter April 15. Jason A. Taggart turned himself in io troopers at the State Police post in Hastings Tuesday afternoon He was arraigned later in Barry County District Court Taggart is accused of killing his daughter. Nicole L Taggart, without premeditation. Second-degree murder is punishable by life in prison or any term of years. A pre-exam was set in District Court for Wednesday. July 27. and a preliminary exam tentatively was scheduled for Friday. July 29. James J. Goulooze. who represented Taggart al his arraignment. was appointed to defend him in the case. Goulooze asked Magistrate Glen Staup, who presided over the arraignment, to release Taggart on a personal recognizance bond. Staup said he was "not comfortable- with letting Taggart out on his personal recognizance, and instead set a $125,000 cash surety bond. One of the conditions of Taggart's bond is that he is to have no unsupervised contact with any child under 12 years old. Nicole Taggart died April 15 at Pennock Hospital, and an emergency room doctor called authorities after becoming suspicious about the girl's death. An autopsy was performed at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids by Dr. Stephen Cohie. a forensic pathologist. Lt. Ron Neil, commander of the Hastings post, said they believe the girl died “due to her being struck by the father." Taggart is currently lodged in the Barry County Jail. Crime or poiilici? John Gun. former director of the Bury County Am mil Shelter, ind Julie Muchell. former chief znimil control officer, have been charged with embezzling property of the animal ahelter. but Gaier rj Miichell claim thu the charge! are 'politically motivated' Galea1 attorney. Carol J (met Dwyer, uid the warrami charging Gatei and Mitchell were issued soon after Gaea announced publicly that he would be suing the county over the circumuancea of hit flrirj as county planning and zoning director in May. Gates had served as the shelter's directar for two years, without additional compensaion. while he handled full-time planning and zoning duties. Dwyer added that the charges were also filed 'three weeks before the primary election, in which some of the county cosnsmssaooen are being hard pressed" 1 think das M SOO ssnnodaual to believe that it Is only coincidental." she said Gaea and Miichell are accused of stealing three pieces at chain link dog pen fencing from the animal shelter between March and April 1992. They claim the fencing was being sored u Mitchell s home because of a lack o storage space a the animal shelter. Tlx pair each were arraigned Monday aftersoon in 56th District Court on one cou.it of embezzling the fencing, worth less than J100. with the intent to convert it to their own use. They are also charged with one count of possessing the fencing from Mach 199210 January 1994. Both charges are misdemeanors, punishable by up to 90 days in jail.» a $100 tine or both. Gaea and Miichell pleaded not guilty Io the charges and were released on personal recognizance bonds. Pre-trials were scheduled for July 27 In District Court. The pair reportedly turned themselves to Monday afternoon at the court after receiving word Uta warrants for their arrest were authorized by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Dwyer said she believes the charges against Gales and Mitchell are politically motivated because the warrants were approved alter Gaea announced he would sue the county over his Bring in May. She said Gates told several people on or about Tuesday. July 5. that he would be Bling suit against the county. The warrants reportedly were authorized Joly ( by the prosecutor's office. *The information upon which the warrant was issued was all information known In January-.. Why do you wall ala months?' Dwyer said. Gales' suit against the county, which was filed Tuesday, claims the County Board of Commissioners and animal shelter emptoyue Pamela Roocbetti slandered him by repeatedly making false remarks about him The suit also accuses the County Board of vlolanong the Open Mectinp Ms and freedom of Informatian Act. (See details of the suit in a separate article in this issue). Gates was dismissed by the County Board based on two allegations In a report prepared by the Grand Rapids law firm of Miller. Johnson. Sneil and Cummskey. Dwyer said. The alleged then was not one of them, she said, adding dial if the allegations are true, they would have provided more solid grounds to dismiss Gales than the other allegations did. The alleged theft by Mitchell and Gales was investigated by the Barry County Sheriffs Department, but the report r-uld not be released because the case is still pending, deputies said. Detective George Howell, who worked on the case, said he was asked to investigate toes incident in Decemon 1993 by Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. The investigation showed that the fence, which had been donated Io Ute animal shelter, was taken to Julie Mitchell's home See ARREST, contiwased page 14 Women’s festival big winner at PAT awards AddMonal NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Page 2 A ftrxt-time event that attracted nwe than 450 women last fall was named the grand win­ ner of the Positive Action For Tomorrow award Monday at the Barry County Fair. The Barry County Women's Festival was given the large, hand-caned crystal trophy in the grandstand by Barry County Futuring Committee Chairman Fred Jacobs during a ceremony before the demolition derby. “This beautiful PAT award is in recogni­ tion of the outstanding work done by this group in serving the interest 'r Barry County citizens as they look to the future of our coun­ ty." said Jacobs. Planning for the first Women s Festival, held Oct. V). began in 1992. according to co­ chairwoman Jerri Otto, who accepted the award. Peggy Kline and Pat Walthom also chair the event. Over 450 women attended and had their choice of participating m more than 60 work­ shops. which deal th with issues, concerns and interests of today's women. Topics at this year's festival, scheduled for Oct. 15. will help women learn about personal growth, women s health, parenting, time and stress management Last year s festival also featured country line dancing, an all-women string quartet and various exhibits. Poor to the festival last year. Kline said: "We want them < women) to leave inspired and motivated. If we have impacted them, they will impact their families. It also impacts the attitude of the community. To affect the future, talk to women." The grand award will be on display at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Senice office in the new Court* and Law building. Also receiving PAT award certificates Monday were: • Lakewood Community Ambulance Volunteer*, based in Woodland Township. Accepting the framed certificate on behalf of 24 crew members, who have built the ser­ vice from the ground up. were co-director Alice Forshey and Evelyn Barnum. "The organization is three years old and provides services to townships in Eaton. Ionia and Barry Counties." said Jacobs. "They pro­ vide a much needed service and are on duty 24 hours a day. seven days a week. This certifi­ cate is presented in recognition of the out­ standing work done by volunteers on behalf of their fellow citizens.** In ensuring that the service will be there for future generations, the volunteers also offer a See AWARDS, coMinutd page 4 Barry County Futuring Committee Chairman Fred Jacobs, center, presented Positive Action tor Tomorrow (RAT) awards Monday at the Barry County Fair to, from left: Evelyn Barnum of Lakewood Community Ambulance; Darcy Lowell of Quimby United Methodist Church. Lucille Hecker of the Hastings Women s Club. Alice Forshey of Lakewood community Ambulance. Dave Storms of the Hastings Rotary Club and YMCA. Jerri Otto of the Barry County Women;s Festival (grand award, shown) Mike Ktovanich of Fish Hatchery Park and Anna Cairns of Quimby United Methodist Church. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21. 1994 Commissioners, candidates go on record about landfill issue by Jean Gallup Stuff Writer All of the present commissioners and candidates for the Barry County Board of Commissioners were asked by the Banner to go on record before the Aug. 2 primary with their views oti one of the most controversial issues in Barry County; the request by Hastings Sanitary Service to be allowed to accept solid waste from 12 surrounding counties. Each was asked two questions: I. Do you support or oppose the proposed expansion of the landfill? 2 Why? 1‘crtiaps the most emotional issue in Barry County over the last several months, the proposal by Hastings Sanitary Service to increase its service area, has resulted in strong protests from the public in several public forums What follows are the responses of the commissioners and lite candidates: Majorie Radant Marjorie Radant. (R) commissioner in District No 1: (City of Hastings) — "I oppose it. Il is not in the best interest of this county; it will add nothing to (he quality of life, and could threaten it. Also, the people of my district oppose it; as their re presentalive I therefore oppose it. loo.” Linda Watson Liada Watiaa. (R) candidate for Dinrici No. I: (City oT Hastings) — Tm locally against it. I love this conununity. Fve lived here all my life, and I can see no heaefk for us » do that * Robert Wenger Robert Wenger, (R) commissioner for District No 2: (Thomapple and Irving townships) — "rm going to support it. The DNR is working on plans right now to form News Briefs: Country Showdown competition slated Tke prrl'nnaary corapettioa m the WBOVTrw Value Country Showdown Win be held at 4 pm Saturday in lhe Tree Value Variety Tad at the Barry County fairgrounds Mike Redding and Musk Weaver, winners of the 1992 and 1993 showdowns, respectively, will be among the comestams About a dozen solo acts are expected, along with several bands About half will wm the nght to advance io the Country Showdown finals, which are scheduled for Friday night. Aug. 26. at Fish Hat­ chery Park during the annual Hastings Summerfest celebration The eventual winner will receive $150 and go on to the state competition Sept. 11 at the Sagmaw County Fair. The state winners each receive $1,000 and wm the nght to go on to the regional finals. The national finals will be at Ryman Audnonum m Nashville. Tenn . Dec. 9 The grand prize is a recording contract and $50,000 Animal shelter auction planned The Berry County Animal Shelter will have another auction at 10 a m Saturday at the fon.< r EBI building, next to the Central Dispatch 9|| building on NashvtUe Road Proceeds will go to funding a new animal shelter Auctloneer Bob Smith has offered hn services and tune to conduct the auction. A bigger celebrity auction is planned for Oct 6 at Eastbrook Mall, with WKLQ Radio personalities Daria Jay and Seem Winter Youthful Jubilee final concert set The third and final Youthful Jubilee program this summer at Fish Hatchery Park will be held at 7 p.m. Friday The event, sponsored by the Thomap pie Arts Council of Barry County. is free and open to the pub)* Scheduled to appear are Heidi Schmidt and Reka Holly in a piano duet; Reka Holly, piano solo; the Wmeb.cnner Sisters in a vocal trio. Becky Can. piano solo. Reka and Ron Holly, piano duet; Rebecca Man and brother, trombone and flute. Becky Wmebrenner. piano solo; Megan Freedhmd flute. Heidi Wear, violin; Jeff Baker, vocal; Joshua Clevenger, piano; Jennifer Curtis, piano, and Bethany Elms and Jennifer Curtis, violin and piano Two Thornapple Arts Council scholarship winners also will perform. Angela Sarver in vocal and piano solos, and Laura Thomas, trumpet Co-chairs of the Youthful Jubilee senes this year have been Susan Smith. Kathryn Mix and Theresa Schluter S«xne seating ts available in the park, but people those attending may bring blankets and lawn chairs three or four regions in the state that will provide for "free flow” of solid waste within those regions. If that s .he case, it’s a waste of time and money to fight the amendment What we need is a host agreement with City Management, with or without the amendment And. now Calhoun and Washtenaw counties are asking to fake 100 percent ot our solid waste Ottawa County also wants to compete for some of our waste. We -nay end up with less solid waste than before ” John Loftus John J. Loftii». (D) candidate for District No 2: (Thornapplc and Irving townships) "From die information I have gathered. I m against it. The constituency around here is definitely opposed to it, and the constituency should be the ruling body. Beautiful Barry County has enough trash as it is; we do not need nzxe from (Hitlying counties." Sandy James Sandy James. (R) commissioner for District No. 3: (Rutland Charter and Hope townships and precinct 2B) — "I am opposed The overwhelming consensus of the people is that they arc not in favor. I’ve attended more than 90 percent of the meetings of the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Commuter, and after reading all of the infer mat ion provided. I don’t see how I could support it." There is no opposition for James in the Third District. Gordon Fuhr Gordon Fuhr. (R) commissioner for District No. 4: (Hastings Charier and Carlton townships. Irving precinct 1. Woodland l-B) — "I definitely oppose allowing 12 counties to dispose of its waste at the Barry County landfill and I go on ‘Feed Store’ set for Saturday night The Lake Odeaaa Feed Store and Literary Society will prevent "A Village Square New,." a program at comedy, drama. music and literary reading, al 7 p.m Saturday at die Lakewood High ocnooi auononum Pr <hiced and directed by Jun Kinsey and Nina Steed, the program will feature the "Feed Store Singers, and the "Tie Boys." a local jazz bead. Dun Goodemoot will be the "Voice of the Feed Store” and Jim Steed will pro­ vide sound effects. The cast will include Bonnie Cam­ stock. Heather Hengesbach, Cherith Goodemoot, Mary Jo Bump. Libby Kireey and Celia Demond on piano Music that will be performed will in­ clude "A Bicyie Built for Two." "By lhe Light of the Silvery Moon," "FiveFoot-Two. Eyes of Blue" and a Charleston number by the Center Stage Dancers Also included in the presentation will be the true-to-life "Mystery of the Blue Bathtub" and The War Brides Journal." Tickets are $4 for adults and $2 for senior citizens «nd children They may be purchased al the door. County Fair lasts through Saturday The 142nd annual Barry County Fair continues until Saturday evening There astill are a number of 4-H youth competitions and demonstrations re­ maining on lhe schedule for today. Fri­ day and Saturday Boy Howdy and Twister Alley appear tonight at the grandsat nd. Da Yoopers will play Friday night, the WBCH True Value Country Showdown will be Saturday afternoon and a tractor pull will help close out ac­ tivities Saturday night. Friday will be Ladies' Day. which will include a livestock fashion show and a special program with speaker Deanna House in the morning. The annual livestock show will be at 2 p.m. Friday and a small animal sale will be at 1:30 p.m Saturday Annual Fiberfest set for Aug. 6, 7 The 11 th annual Fiberfest the Festival, with ns roots in Barry County , will be held Aug. 6 and 7 at the Kalamazoc County fairgrounds. The Fiberfest Forum is scheduled for Aug 3-5. The festival will include more than 200 fine arts and crafts sales booths, animal shows, food free workshops and animals such as alpacas. Angora rabbits. Angora and Cashmere goats, llamas and wool sheep The forum will include nearly 70 workshops on a wide variety of topics related to natural fibers A lamb and goat roast also is planned for 4 30 p.m Friday . Aug 5 For more information. caM 765-3047 or write Fiberfest *94. P.O Box 46. Freeport. Mich 49325 record as opposing the Barry Coun.y Solid Waste proposal amendment James Bailey James BaBcy. (R) candidate for District No. 4 (Hastings Charter and Carlton townships, Irving precinct 1. Woodland l-B) — "I'm definitely opposed I've knocked on hundreds of doors, and found only one man who was in favor of it. This will affect the environment and the whole county and it s got to be the people who decide If I’m elected, I would oppose it for as long as it takes, no matter what the concessions, and Im personally opposed to it." Orvin Moore Orvin Moore, (R) commissioner for District No. 5: (Woodland. Castleton and Maple Grove townships) — "I oppose the landfill expansion. I don't feel Bary County needs to be lhe dumping ground for Michigan Barry County has been able to take care of their own waste. The 100 percent (acceptance of solid waste from other counties) is an open-ended contract with no control." Tim Burd Tim Burd. (R) candidate for District No. 5 — (Wotxlland. Castleton and Maple Grove townships) "Fm definitely opposed. If we do have to have one. we shouldn't have it in the middle of our population base. There's no reason to pul it near that much waler.” Lew Newman Lew Newman. (R) commissioner for District No. 6: (Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships) — "On this issue, 100 percent of lhe mailings and phone calls I've received are against it. Ninety-nine percent of the people at meetings I’ve attended are against it. Orangeville Township has written a letter against it and lhe Yankee Springs Township board is split. "When 1 was elected two years ago. I told the people 1 would be sensitive to their concerns, and I believe the people have spoken." Cal Lamoreaux Cal Lamoreaux, (D) candidate for District No. 6: (Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships) — "I don't have a position on that particular landfill. Landfills are not a solution to our problems; we need more emphasis or. source reduction and recycling.” Ethel Boze Ethel Boze. (R) commissioner for District No. 7: (Assyria. Baltimore and Johnstown townships) — "I'm highly opposed. That landfill has got to last us a long, long time. I think each county should take care of its own waste." Emmet Herrington Emmet Herrington, (R) candidate for District No. 7: (Assyria. Baltimore and Johnstown townships) — “I'm against it. I don't sec why we should be a garbage dump for southern Michigan. Al«o. we're dealing with a multi-million dollar international outfit; we should have competent counsel skilled in environmental law to advise us on our actions. Patrick Loftus Patrick Loftus. (D) candidate for District #8: (Prairieville and Barry townships, precincts 1 and 2A) — "I will wait until after the primary." Rae Hoare Rae Heart. (R) candidate for District County’s 911 director explains millage issues by Jena Gallup The director of Barry County Central Dis­ patch 911 Mteadaj cycling of lhe Hayiqgs provided J ; Charlie NyfiSi Wd the dispatch service is asking for .8853 mill for operational purposes, and the 1/4 mill for "enhneement" or upgrading of radio equipment in some county fire department*. The 1/4 mill also would be used far motile data terminals far police and fire department vehicles Both requests will be decided by voters on the Aug. 2 primary ballot The 8852 mill is requested for five years, the 1/4 mill for four years. Nystrom said the Barry County Dispatch Authority considered several options before settling on millage. He said they decided the telephone sur­ charge was not workable in Barry County because the limit on what could be levied on each telephone was too low at 4 percent, and the county's population was not large enough to raise the needed funds. The Board of Commissioners can levy the 4 percent line charge” with a wave of its wand.” Nystrom said, but any surcharge above that would have to be approved by a vote of the people The Dispa’ch Authority decided it would "be much cleaner io go with the millage.” he said The next budget for lhe county-wide sys­ tem is estimated at tfxxii $612,000. and the .8852 mill would raise $712,000 for opera­ tions. Nystrom said. The enhancement millage would raise about $200,000. Nystrom said the board would levy only what was needed, but in answer to a ques lion, said that the service would likely need all of lhe $712,000 because of overtime for employees, and a $50,000 to $60,000 main­ tenance agreement for equipment that wasn't included in the budget. That would mean that the difference between the estimated budget and the millage could not be used for enhancements, he said "We thought we could go and ask for a mill and get one mill. However, because of the Headice Amendment rollback, it's .8852. If we could have gone with that full mill, we could have gone with the enhancement and the operational in the one mill,” Nystrom said Another questioner wondered where the savings that resulted from creating a central dispatch went, and was told that the individ­ ual departments used the funds to improve services. As an example, former Barry County Commissioner Teo McKelvey noted that the savings helped the Barry County Sheriffs Department by putting more deputies on the road By far the most vocal critic of the millage proposals is former Barry County Commis­ sioner Dick Dean In an earlier interview. Dean said be thought that Central Dispatch should use the telephone line surcharge instead of asking for millage to pay for enhancements to the county's radio equipment Dean said 9)1 was originally his idea vrtien he was oo the'board in 1982, and he h* "been in od" the emergency response system “since itic beginning." Dean said he was not arguing with the Dispatch Authority, which recommended lhe request, nor lhe commissioners, who app oved it to go on the ballot. "I'm not battling them, they re good peo[le; I'm battling a system that has gone screwy." he said. Dean said the original idea was to have a five-year millage, which would finance the building and equipment needed to establish an enhanced 911 system for Barry County. "That was supposed U> give us a surplus; have some left over, then we were to go on the telephone line charge. "We should be doing it. Thai way the user is charged far the service. Everyone who has a phone will pay. "They are very good at making excuses" he said of the authority, "but sometimes you have to stand up and say you've make a mis­ take. "If they're short of funds, and if they levy the maximum amount they can against the telephone, and they still need funds, then they should ask for one quarter mill to make it up." Dean said "Don't get me wrong. Fm for 911; it’s a must. Everybody must have 911, but. you've got to be fair to the people. Make those who use it pay for it." "They should have come up with an alter­ nate program to pul it on the phone bill and then go for millage." he said. Funding varies in nearby counties. Alle­ gan County is in the fourth year of a six year. onc-qux*tcr mill funding of its 911. Harriet Miller Brown, director of Allegan's 911, said if voters approve a proposal on the November ballot, its funding will come from a $1.95 base line telephone charge. In Ionia County, lhe service operates on a combination of 3/4 of one mill and a 4 per­ cent telephone surcharge Nystrom pointed out that the telephone surcharge is "population driven." Ba.ry County has 50,000 residents, Alle­ gan County has 92.000 people and Ionia lists a population of 60,000. Nystrom later commented on the 911 sys­ tem. saying lhe residents of Barry County can be proud of the new central dispatch People from all over the states come and look at our system; they come in here with video cameras. Some have even duplicated our system. "We'll continue the professional service we're giving the public today, even if the null age is not passed, but enhancement, par­ ticularly on the fire side, will provide much safer and clearer radio traffic," Nystrom said. "I believe that without the enhancement, you re going to see well have to add at least one additional employee for peak periods, because of lhe increased radio traffic we re getting.” Become well informed...read The Banner, EVERY WEEK! No it (Prairieville and Barry township,, precinct, I and 2A) — Tm oppotted. I don't want to have garbage Imported Imo Barry County Someday we may lo«e Ute bailie, but I don't think it', (lost) yet." Rod Goebel Rod Goebel. (R) candidate for District Na 8. (Prairieville and Barry townships, precincts 1 and 2A) — I m opposed. Having a facility lot disposing of our solid waste is a valuable asset, especially since we have (be capacity to haudte growth in the county. The revenue might appear tempting right now, but iA the long run. a landfill full of imported waate would be a major liability “ The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee (BCSWPC) was appointed in 1993 by lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners to gather information on the proposed amendment to Barry County's Solid Waste Plan that would allow the expansion. The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee recently sent the amendment to the full Board of Commissioners for action, along with a recommendation to approve it and to negotiate a host agreement with the owners. Il il<e commissioners don't approve it, lhe amendment goes back to the Solid Waste Committee for further study, along with the reasons for denial by the commissioners. The Solid Waste Committee then has 30 days to study the matter, and may or may not change the amendment before returning it to the commissioners fix a final vote. If the commissioners approve the amendment, it goes to each municipality in the county for a vote. If they turn it down, it does not take effect. Two-thirds of the governing bodies of the municipalities in the county (townships, villages and and the city of Hastings) also must approve the amendment for it to go lhe next step; to the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for approval. Communication/rom... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Small business on health care: Last week. 1 chaired a public forum at Foote Hospital m Jackson Two other members of Congress. Dennis Hastert (Yorkville. IL) and Pete Hoekstra (Holland. Ml) joined me in Jackson to hear small businesses from the 7th congressional district explain how health care reform would affect them. The 16 witnesses were unanimous in their testimony that passage of the Clinton health care reform plan would hurt business and jobs Noelle Clark of Hassclbring-Clark. Inc. of Lansing, said. “My point is this: many small businesses do not provide health in­ surance because they simply can't afford it. Just because it's forced (on business) doesn’t mean th: money will be there.'* Sharon Roy. an accountant from Onsted, testified that many of the 40-50 small business accounts she has couldn't afford ax additional government mandate 7.9% of payroll as re­ quired under the President's plan. "It’s going to mean jobs; they don't have the profits to cut and they cannot pass costs through (to con­ sumers). Who are they going io pass it to? They're going to price them (small businesses) right out of the market because they cannot compete with the big chain out­ fits. So you're going to force some out of business and definitely a lot of layoffs." Jim Ahearn. Pipeline Oil Sales. Inc. of Jackson said that hts business couldn't pass on the health plan's estimated cost of $55,000 with increased prices and that would mean "probably gening rid of people and not buy­ ing that track that they might no: need nght away." Charlie Owens of the National Federation of Independent Business (NF1B) said that lhe Clinton plan would kill 32.604 jobs in Michigan slone. and “affect" another 817,000 workers "Affected" means they haven't lost their jobs, but they’re going to have their paycheck cut, so their employer can pay for health care costs. That translates in Michigan as $1 billion dollars of wages lost." Richard Todoroff. of TodorofT s Restaurant in Jackson, said, "... this is pure socialism... 1 see the United States of America getting what the USSR got rid of." He also stated, "I do not need government mandates of his magnitude would take away the incentives that entrepreneurs have to invest and work hard to be successful "I've already paid the OSHA prices (referring to government man­ dates already in place), paid to get these safety features in place and safety glasses and the proper lighting and lhe disposal of all the waste. I’ve done all these things... it takes work time on my pan to figure out how to keep this (government) happy now to place more demands on me .. I'm going to come back in the next world as a cat. sitting in a sunny window That's the end of my testimony " None of the witnesses at the hearing favored government-ran health care. The fact is small businesses have created nearly all of the net new jobs in this country over the last five years and if Congress imposes on them lhe cost of health care reform, we’ll jeopardize these jobs Instead of crushing small businesses and endangering lhe highest quali­ ty health care in the world, we should pass legislation to fix the problems and reduce the cost of American health care �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21, 1994 — Page 3 County Board says no to Sam because of local preference by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Todd Harding elected director of state savings and loan organization Todd A. Hading. president of Hastings Savings and Loan, has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Michigan League of Savings Institutions Harding s selection came al the Leagues 107th annual convention earlier this week at the Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island. As a director. Harding will serve an organization that represents all 33 of Michigan's savings institutions with total assets exceeding $30 billion. Referred to as the state's home lending specialists, Michigan thrifts hold about 7S percent of their assets in mortgages and mortgage-backed securities. In 1993 alone. Michigan savings institutions loaned more than $10 billion to finance homes for over 240.000 families throughout lhe state. Road work planned for North Broadway North Broadway from Stale Street to the city limits will have some work done, starting next week The Michigan Department of Transports non ts contracting with the Thompson McCul­ ly CO. of Kalamazoo for 1.35 miles of cold milling the bituminous pavement surface, resurfacing and concrete pavement repair on M-43 (North Broadway) Work is scheduled to begin Monday. July 25. The contractor has 25 working days (exchadmg days on which work n prevented by weather) io complete this project, according io Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield The project will include reconscn».tion of the southwest quadrant of the State Street — Broadway intersection to provide a larger radius at the curb line to aid large trucks turn­ ing right from Stale Street onto South Broadway B also will include adjusting drainage struc­ ture coven, cold nulling (grinding) and removal of the bituminous pavement surface, pcpair of the concrete paveaant aad joauts. a flMi amount of curb and gutter replacement. •.laastod amount dT wwrk oa th* lahmc* rr utiltoe*, and resurt*cmg of the bituminous pavement. This work -ill occur from the north line of the Stair Street — Broadway tnteraeetjon to the north city limits. Work is scheduled to begin on the outside northbound and southbound lanes of North Broadway Monday. These lanes will be dos­ ed to traffic beginning Monday and continuing for a scheduled 12 working days. During this time the drainage structures will be adjusted (lowered), curb, gutter and sewer work will be done, concrete surface and joint repair will be completed, and the leveling course (lower layer) of asphalt will be applied The inside northbound and southbound lanes are scheduled to be closed to traffic hegnuung the 13th working day and anunu ing until the 21st working day. During ’hi* time, the remaining drainage structures will be adjusted, concrete surface and joint repair will be done, and the buummous leveling and surface courses win be applied. The inside bnes then will be reopened to traffic and the outside lanes again will be dosed. During the remaining three working days, the bituminous surface course will he applied to the outside lanes aad the final pavement markings will be installed Write us a Letter! Th* Hasting* Banner Welcomes and encourages totters to th* editor a* a means of espresslng an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Interest Th* follow­ ing guidelines have been estab­ lished to help you: •Mak* your totter brief and to the point •Letters should good taat*. b* written In •Letters that ar* libWoua or defamatory will not be published •Writers must include their signa­ ture. address and phone numbet Th* wrltar'* name WILL BE PUBLISHED •Th* Bennet reserves the nght to reject, edit or make any change* such as spelling and punctuation •Send totters to: to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O Box B Hastings, Mt 49058 Letters Though closure of lanes on North Broad way may make travel less convenient, lhe road is scheduled to remain open to traffic at all times. Saying they preferred to purchase as many office supplies as possible and other materi­ als locally, the members of lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners voted down a proper^ :o purchase i $100 mem­ bership with Sam's Club, a discount mem­ bership store located in various metropolitan areas such as Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo The Board had been told that they could lax orders weekly to Sam's and that orders could be picked up by Animal Shelter em­ ployees who already pick up damaged dog food bags from Sam's. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr noted that sometimes supplies arc cheaper out-of-town but that he still pre.erred to keep giving the county's business U merchants in lhe county. Commissioner Marjorie Radant pointed out that sometimes local businesses have the lowest prices She added that local mer­ chants should have a chance to get the coun­ ty's business. "It's not always cheaper at Sam's Club." County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said. County Board Vice Chairman Robert Wenger said it would behoove the board to put its business back in the county because the board wouldn't want to see local mer­ chants close up shop. In other business last week, the board: • Decided to designate 1/2-hour parking spaces for the six non-har.dicapped parking spaces on the east side of the County Court­ house parking lot. • Approved the purchase of office furniture from Adams Office Furniture for District and Probate count in the new Courts & Law Building: $14. 014.$4 for desks, chairs, credenzas and lateral files for the offices of Judge Richard Shaw and Judge Gary Holman; $5,026.94 for desks, chairs., lateral files and bookcases for the both court administrators' offices; and $398 for a special chair from Bak-Saver Products needed for a Youth ServLcs caseworker. The county and lhe employee arc splitting the cost of the special chair. Funds from increased revenue generated in District Court will be used for the furniture purchase. • Appointed Juanita Slocum and Bob Ed­ wards to serve on the County Commission on Aging Board. Slocum's term expires Dec. 31. 1995 and Edwards term will be up Dec. 31. 1996 The County Board plans to open nomina­ tions to the Parks A Recreation Board at its next meeting. • Agreed to pay $444 each month, on a quarter!'' basis, for a maintenance agreement with Otis Elevator for the two elevators at the Courts A Law Building. • Gave permission to Sheriff David Wood to install razor wire in necessary areas of the jail exercise yard at a cost of $500. Com­ missioner Sandy James said plans for the ra­ zor wire were in motion before an inmate escaped July 3. • Sanctioned the purchase of a new com­ puter and a computer up-grade for the County Animal Shelter. The County Board and the County Humane Society are split­ ting the cost of the equipment. The county approved its share of $ 1.090. • Opened a window retirement pericxl from July 15 to August 15. 1994 for employees not represented by a union or association to offer those eligible employees an opportu­ nity to retire if they are at least 50 years of age and have worked for the county for 25 years. Normal retirement age is 60. Com­ missioners also agreed to waive the county's personnel policies fix non-represented em­ ployees who take retirement during the 'window" period so the county will cover 100 percent of the retirees health insurance from age of retiree until 65. Commissioner Ixw Newman, chairman of the Personnel Committee, said the eligible employee has given 32 years of faithful service to the county and is now very ill. • Proclaimed 1994 as the Michigan Inter­ national Year of the Family in Barry County. Families provide the natural framework for the emotional and material support essential to the growth and devel­ opment of their members, particularly chil­ dren. the elderly, the disabled and the infirm, lhe board's resolution said. "Families foster constructive changes in society and offer a basis for a holistic approach to a variety of social and developmental issues," commissknensaid. The board designated the Barry Commu­ nity Resource Network to plan activities to focus on lhe family and strengthening the family unit in the county. Because of the great need for a comprehensive and concerted effort to be responsive to the needs of fami­ lies. the county intends to work to collabo­ rate with all appropriate agencies in the ex­ amination of policies that affect the concerns anu needs of families. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1994 Letters Let's apply reassure to stop landfill plan To The Editor: Wasn't it great chat last year Hxtings was voted one of the lop 100 small towns in the USA to live and wort in? If this regional landfill is approved and goes through, the chances of this happening again is less than you winning a muhi-nullion dollar lotto? Just imagine 350 torn of garbage being trucked in daily. We are not talking about lit­ tle pickup trucks, we are talking about large ngs. many of which could be double-tandem trailers. Think of the truck traffic on M-37. M-43 and ocher paved roads leading into this community Consider this scenario — h's a nice sunny summer day with the temperature in the low 80s. You and your family are north of Hastings, driving south on M-43 with the car windows down. There's a nice breeze coming from the south west. As you approach Welcome Corners, your Imle daughter says. "Daddy, Daddy, look al the bt£ birds." You look up and count about a dozen seagulls circling overhead and to the right Then as you approach Willits Road, you start io smell a bad odor, which turns into a terrible stench as you approach Coats Grove Road. You tell lhe family to roll up all of the windows Over to the right you notice a huge mound aad then you realize this is the regional land fill that our elected politicians approved Keep in mind, folks, this dump is less than one mile from the city limits of Hastings Could this dump become a reality? You bet it can. and will, unless people immediately contact their elected city, township and county officials demanding that this ridiculous land fill proposal be turned down Do it today don't put it off. Oh. by the way. if this regional landfill was approved and since we cannot legislate in­ terstate commerce regulations at a local level, is it possible that garbage could be trucked in from out-of-state cities such as Chicago. Gary and even New York City? Think about it — and act pronto* William H. Avery Hastings Accused is not habitual sex offender To 7Xr Editor. In the penod of adult life. I had never given basic rights such as "innocent until proven guilty trnv-b thought I had viewed various happoungi in the media from people who were expounding on this very simple principle as it pertained to their individual cases. I now understand why they felt so deeply about the basic right of "—nrrat until proven guilty," "comments taken out of context." and items inserted as best serves the article for a more interesting story " My edhonnl could not be complete unless 1 gave an example of my messing In the March 31. "Mice Bent" of the Hastings Banner, it was reported that " Andlcr is charg­ ed with two counts of third-degree crim—1 sexual conduct, puaishahlr by op to 15 yean nt prison He is also charged with being a habitual offender." Any person reading that would believe I had been charged with that same affenar before, which 1 state rinphatiraMy is not the case See how cotnext and wording can literally change the demeanor of printed articles? Legally. 1 am not allowed tn slander any in­ dividual or law enforcement agency, and I do not intend to do so. even though I know my name has appeared with wrong information attached, making anything 1 m <ht be going through now harder to bear. If the premise that fair and timely justice still stands in this country, lhe day will come when all will know I am innocent and tune will remove the printed word from their memory. I will count these people among my friends. Todd And le r Nashville Edfcar’s Nate: After checking again with court records, we learned that indeed Mr. Andfer was charged with being a habitual of­ fender because he had been convicted in Clin­ ton Couuy of attempted extortion tn 1988 However, there ts no other record of a past sex offense charge, aad the Banner story did not say there was. Cutting trust fund drop in the bucket To The Editor: government pays the mat fond interest on thn money. The central government it the borro«er sad the trust fund sate aa a bank. Tte rectal security trust fend monthly feymeet is rased each year to men the increased coal at living. Now and then oinhead Congressman proposes cutting buck on this son at living increase This will not make a sachet's worth of deference in the uze of the national debt. If you ever kept a set of books, you would know that by cutting the cost of living benefits, the retirees sad disabled would suf­ fer. This would do nothing for the national date. Charia Momce. Lake Odessa No one should meddle in right to die To The Editor: I begin thu letter on physician-assisted suicide, repeating in this firM paragraph what was written in my letter to the editor on the same subject awhile ago No church, politician, nor people, whatever their personal beliefs, have the right to con­ trol. to dictate, to meddle in the private lives of others Those opposing physician-assisted suicide, know that at this very moment innocent ter­ minally ill people are suffering unbearable pain that could have ended in a death with dignity had assisted suicide been accepted and allowed All these terminally ill people ask and want is the nght to die Selfish political aspirations, along with close mindedness. indifference, and ig­ norance are among the reason* physicianassisted suicide is opposed There are two kinds of killing There is positive mercy killing done through love, in­ telligence. compassion and understanding Then there's the negative, wanton, malicious killings done with deep hatred, revenge, anger and greed These unwanted unebosen killings are what you hear daily accounts of on TV. radio, newspapers and magazines. A person objecting to physician-assisted suicide remarked that only God can lake a life What ts God if not love, intelligence, compassion, understanding and many other good attributes? All are included in physicianXtoStstod suicide The saying. "God helps those who help themselves" holds true also for those wan­ ting. asking for a«sisted suicide. Face it. we all. without exception, are going to die Why not for all. yourselves included, make it a death with dignity? The unexpected happens. Il could be you Faithful won spiritual battle 7b The Editor: I commend the individuals involved concer­ ning the closing of the adult bookstore in Hastings First. I commend the editor of the Banner for acknowledging in lhe headline of the arti­ cle that this indeed was a spiritual battle. Second. 1 commend the ary leaden for lak uy a low profile on this issue I live in Hastings and I wax not aware of the presence of the bookstore. We often call much move at­ tention to activities and organizations which would aot otherwise receive attention when a higher profile is taken Third, 1 commend those who buttled against the bookstore for their dependence on prayer. This event is a reminder of the fact that much of what ocean at our culture is a battle bet ween God and Satan. While it may often ap­ pear that Satan is winning, the Bible reminds os that Satan has already been defeated He will win setae battles, but hs has already lost the war When fee fight spiritual battles spiritually God will be honored. What a refreshing change this event has been when compared so the high profile ac­ tivism we have seen tn the past by the faithful In this case, the honor, glory aad praise belong to God. and to God alone Stephen Wright. Pastor Pteasantview Family Church First District has primary race 7b The Editor: Let’s get rid of do-gooder politicians To The Editor: 1 wonder who will show up in Lansing to take Bob Beader s place ■ the State House of Rrprrsratarivri? In some cases, it could well be a sponsor More skul-duggery Arkansas doesn't have all the slime. We don't aeed a U.S Cnagrrsemaa as governor. Also, both U.S. Senators should be dumped Barry County just can't get it right soy more. Bigger aad Bigger isn't the arnwer. Hastings City taxes for every nickel it can get. k will get more bare downtown. Those downtown iasenectioas see a laughPejpamrh decided to move some of their operation to the west rid? after putting up their veraaoa of the Wxii. County CommissKmen have lawsuits galore, just hersner no one can have a say but them. They are a long way from being perfect. With the elimination of some of these dogooderx. you wouldn't need a bigger dog shelter Take a IM-person operation and make a a 12-pereon fun place that they have now. la lhe next June school election, get rid of Anton. Fetpausch or Endsley, whichever one is rawsiag. sad if any at the rest get reckless wtettteirspenrte,. Cute are in order You pareno gel involved to make sure your kids are learning A lot of the achoote and their teachings are aot good. Kaspfeoregans. You will aeed to protect yoaraelve*. Learn to shoot! Donald W Johnson Middtevilte 1 am writing in response to a letter I received that said it was from "Private unhap­ py cmzem for change " Of the information contained in the letter that I am familiar with. I would have to say 1 agree with most of it. However, there was one misprint in the let­ ter. regarding District I County Commissioarr Maijone Radant It stated that she was running unopposed and to write in "Joe Doe." Thai ts not true because Linda Watson ts running against her on the Republican ticket. I would like to inform whomever has read the "unhappy citizens for change" letter that it is important that everyone vote in the Aug. 2 primary election because this will decide die District 1 Commissioner seal beween the in­ cumbent and Linda Watson. L.A. Curtis Hastings pleading for physician-assisted suicide. Go visit the terminally ill in homes and hospitals Feel the people's suffering, not just look at them. Keep those feelings of those you saw suffen ng continuously after you leave the home or the hospital Don't shrug off your visit in forgetfulness I saw a woman in a hospital with cancer of the eye The cancer had pushed the eye out of ns socket My feelings for her xnd her severe suffering still haunt me. Nor have 1 forgotten my feelings about a young married woman She had become im­ mune to all the drugs taken, screaming day and night in pain with cancer. Finally, death relieved her horrible suffering I know many other persons have experienc­ ed watching a terminally ill patient die after prolonged, unbearable suffering, all so un necessary Physician-assisted suicide then and now is the answer to their choice and wants. To you who exercised your muscles, came to my house and signed physician-assisted suicide petitions to place Lhe issue on the Nov. 8 ballot, my deepest respect and thanks But due to not enough signatures from the entire petition drive, the issue failed to get on the Nov. 8 election ballot. Geoffrey Fieger. Dr. Jack Kevorkian's at­ torney. is taking over and will resuscitate the petition drive for the November 1996 ballot. I end this tetter as I began it: No church, no politician, no people, whatever their personal beliefs, have the nght to control, to dictate, to meddle in the private lives of others in choices made. Justine McLean HMtrnp Health care a right for everyone 7b The Editor: There is a vocal membership in the U.S. Congress that doesn’t seem to feel everyone is emitted to health care. A number of these people have voiced their opposition to universal coverage, the same universal coverage that Congress has and that every taxpayer helps pay for. "We only warn what you've got." should be the rallying cry from every American with inadequate health care One opponent of universal care advocates providing coverage for 95 percent of Americans Where does this leave 15 million people still without guaranteed coverage? What would be more costly, providing health care from day one or paying for the emergen cies and long-term care that arise through lack of care? Everyone now pays for those who get care and can't afford U. why not provide universal coverage and treat people before they are desperately ill? Many residents of rural America are among those unable to afford adequate health in­ surance. Not only is the insurance available too costly, it comes with ailments you're not allowed to have. It will exclude pre-existing conditions and cover only those things you don’t have. Even some state-mandated plans now impose waiting periods for pre-existing conditions. In spite of a number of naysayers, single payer has the most support in Congress. Its 98- co-sponsors ire more than even the Cl in­ ton bill can boast, and Canadian style single payer is the only bill so far to win approval of a House sub-committee. The 24-oation organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in a report last year stated lhe following. "The current American health care system is in crisis and cannot be sustained, It ts the most cosdy. least efficient and moat inequitable system in the mdustralized world.” We do have a health care crisis. It is estimated that national health care costs will rise from a current, tmrrrpfobte 14 percent of gross national product to 20 percent in the year 2,000. Given that even with this high cost scenario, some 80 million Americans under the age at 65 have insurance excluded health problem, and 40 million familia have no insurance. it. lime to ad. Cart Mcllv.in, Presides Michigan Fanners Union Hastings D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4922. Dis Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Buildr <g, Room 134, Grand Rapids, M<ch. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormr ia, regional representative. Pnter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs. Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United Slates House of Vernon Ehtera, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cartton, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451 8363. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mtoh. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (ell of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793 State RepreeenteUve Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 HasttngsBaNNER Devoted te tfte intervxte of Barry Connty Since 1856 Putteted by .JMap Bauaar, lac. A DHUor of Grwne* WIC UM N. tb»—| MMOnQB. Ml 4eo6»-oao2 (616) 945-9554 MoMaABMte FinuOBfK Traaaurer tewJa—te \Aco 3 octUry -NEWSROOM' Dated!YatflQ(EOtor) EteineQfoert(tiii«£ttur; MckHdlman Barbara Gal JannGtttop TaraaaFf* Sharon MMer TL Swuafcarton Margaret Pouter J • ADVEKTISMG DEMITMENT • CaoeAoo odo oocapMC Mooaoy F«wlio toS30a*u3aMweaja Noon Scott Ommun Daraaa HomI May demon Phytts Bowers tabsrripeies haras: 113 pw ysor " Bsny Couoy $15 par yaw m aftoreng comas St*.5O per yew ettsahsro POSTMASTER Send adMas changs* B P.0 Box B Haaanga. M 4*06»d*Cg Second Qaaa Postage Pad at Haaenm. M sgosa lUSPS 717-S30) "1 probably wotsld want ■y rfititeirn to vote ■o. The taadfln Deeds to “No, I don't tteak k woold make s difference. One parncater aabyea isn't (otng to change how so­ meone votes ” “1 wottld say yes. The people I've talked to don't wote tee InadfiBm town. If they wee for KI woaldn't revoke them in." “Ye*. They temtete't have a dump there now. We don't know whte'a already in there.” - �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21, 1994 — Page 5 Herrington’s credentials for office impeccable FINANCIAL 7b The Editor: Saving for retirement especially vital of women Despite much progress the last decade. American women executives still earn only two-thirds as much as men. according to a new study by the Kom/Ferry International executive search firm and the University of Although many forecasts suggest that pay parity is coming, the pay gap means that several generations of women, from those starting work today to those who have been • Men’s annual retirement income, in­ cluding all sources, averages $10,450 com- women live an average of seven years feet. women are twice • likely It can be more difficult for women to throughout their careen. Women have to women are more likely to work in smaller businesses that do not offer pension plans. Also, women often leave the work force Al one tine or another. 90 percent of own financial welfare • Nearly 75 percent of the elderly poor not eligible for pension benefits IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILD ?Lbt UIU U S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT * financial jeopardy through widowhood or divorce. • The average age of widowhood in the United States in 56 Despite these statistics, women can take control of their financial futures by im­ plementing a few basic strategies. These in­ clude developing a plan and sticking to it. paying themselves first, systematically in­ vesting for the long term, taking the time to learn about basic investments, sheltering their retirement dollars from taxes, diversi­ fying their investment dollars and using professional advice The time to plan and invest for your retirement is now. Sun today! — STOCKS Th« following prices ere from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Ctosa AT8T 53’/. Amaritech 38’/. Anheuser-Busch 49’/. Chrysler 48*/. Clark Equipment 65 21’/. CMS F.iergy 42’/. Coca Cola Dow Chemical 68’/. Exxon 58’/. Family Dollar 13'/. 31'/. Ford General Motors 51’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 21'/. 27'/. Ht lings Mfg. 55*/. ieu 49'/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 43'/. Kmart 16'/. 55 Kellogg Company 28’/. McDonalds 46’/. Southoast Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Motors 14 Upjohn 30*/. *387.10 Gold 5.31 Dow Jones 3748.31 Volume 251,000,000 Change —V. V. + 1’/. Now. more than ever. American* arc ex­ amining the qualified Kins, integrity and ob­ jectives of their elected officials at every level This November. Barry County voters will have the opportunity to elect a commissioner with superb qualifications 1 speak of Emmet Herrington He is a graduate of Argubnght College of Business Administration (Adm.) and Accoun­ ting; bachelor's degree. Spring Arbor College in business administration and gerontology He is studying public administration in the master’s degree program at Western Michigan University since September 1992. He has taken several management labor rela lions updatings at U of M. MSU and WMU. Mr. Herrington has over 30 years ex­ perience in major public management These responsibilities involved high finance and budget, purchasing, organization, personnel, public relations and admnistra’ive law. His civic involvements tn Calhoun and Barry counties are too numerous to list them Letters all. In naming a few. he has served as Assyria Township Supervisor. Trustee and Barn Cxmty Commissioner. Barry County Future Committee and .member of Barry County Good Samanun Hoaptcc Care Corp. Emmett was a six-year active duty combat veteran of World War II. rising from the rank of private infantryman to major. I am expec­ ting his book on this period of his life to be published in the near future On top of all these accomplishments and contributions, he is also a gentleman country farmer-rancher He operates a 279-acre farm Traffic light needed at Delton corner 7b The Editor: This ts the second year of digging in and •round Delton The one thing they should have dug up — they went around and left standing. It’s worth your time to drive by and see it. Going west from M-37 on Piper Road, you’ll enter the heart of our iittfc town Delton at the this sign — it's planted in the middle of the road where the right-hand turning lane should be. Drive very carefully and keep to your left, or you will run over h. There should be a traffic light hanging over this intersection, with a red blinker for east and west traffic to stop, and a yellow-blinker for all M-43 traffic. see. This light would pin point this intersec­ tion. help speed the traffic along, and make it 4-3 + ’/. Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to aril or Happy Ad...call + ’/. ♦1 + '/■ —'I, + ’/. + 1.70 + .05 + 45.85 Let’s All Celebrate!q) S^W® with your ad In The BANNER CaU 945-9554. ATTORNEY AT LAW Exreeca i commit legal assbtmke GENERAL PRACTKZ OF LAW INCLUDING Detton Kellogg High School New Student and Re-Enrollment Appointments Studants enrolling at Delton Kel­ logg High School for the first time or re-enrolling for 1994-95 school year should contact the high sc tool office at 623-9228 to make an appointment to enroll and schedule their classes. NOTICE of ELECTION i-atxMu$eoND 1-809487-2663 GARAGE SALE? Carol Jones Dwyerj J«D< Send Someone a 945-9554 + ’/. Cart E. Powell. M.D. Battle Creek Planning a... Wooer, the Barry Township Supervisor, •bout this problem. He understood and agreed •.hat someu ng should be done, and would do all in his power to correct this. Today, 1 talked to Mr. Wooer again. He's tried several • mes. and no one will listen. The Michigan Department of Transportation will do nothing until there arc more wrecks, or un­ til someone gets killed, then they might take a look. If we could only make them understand that we are not looking for a red light on M-43. We do not want a red light on 43. Our main objective is to eliminate this sign and make room for a right-hand turning lane which will even the flow of traffic in all directions Lawton Home Delton About one year ago. I talked to William B near Assyria Township of Barry County. 1 have been privileged to know Emmett and his entire family for 34 yean There arc none better anywhere On learning that he was running for elected office. I volunteered to contribute money to help with campaign expenses. He refused. He said he will accept no money from anyone. That alone tells you a lot about the man. Elect Emmett Herrington to the Barn AUGUST 2, 1994 PRIMARY ELECTION The following townships will nomi­ nate candidates to fill vacancies on their township boards: Hostings Charter — one trustee Call 945-5050 Fax 945-1182 105 South Church, Haatiny Nursing Assistant Class Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Ex­ cellent employment opportunities for in­ dividuals who are interested in the nursing Heid. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour. Classes start August 3rd and end August 17th. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days of class will be from 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Mon­ day through Friday and fill out an application. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Rd., Hastings, MI 49058 EOE tlWOSUfOf Going strong after 25 YEARS! Must be their children. We Love You. 2-27-92 and (7NB TWUSTFf toy an haratoy anran mat mM JOIN OUR CREW DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! We Provide Training Free Uniforms Free Meals Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFF- 'MAPVE ACTION EMPLOYER Pick up an application at the counter! MKHAH M GOAHC 1215 West State St in Hastings TO US ENOUGH IS ENOUGH! 1. Julie Mitchell/Animal Shelter LAWSUIT (county lost) 2. Christian Broadcast Tower LAWSUIT 3. John Gates/Animal Shelter LAWSUIT very probable 4. John Deere/ Welcome Corners Rezoning LAWSUIT In all these cases, the Commissioners FAILED to follow their OWN PROCEDURES. They ore playing ball by their own rules, which they make up as they go! Can Barry County AFFORD another two years of this type of ball game? VOTE Aug. 2nd to CHANGE our COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Tatty Geiger - endorsed by lhe Michigan Farm Bureau Agri Poe. • Seventeen yean family agricultural business, serving all of Michigan. • Helps farmers learn and develop new agricultural techniques and technologies. • Understands problems of small business — particularly agricultural business. • Has worked with the Legislature to understand and solve problems within the agricultural industry. “Michigan Farm Bureau dted Tern Geiger as a friend of agriculture and understanding of farm issues. ” —The Michigan Fann Bureau Agri Pae ‘‘Like everyone etoe, my family relies on productivity of the Americas farmer." —Tern Geiger Vote August 2nd �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1994 AWARDS, continued from page 1 Junior EMT program for teen* through lhe Boy Scouts of America. Volunteers hold first aid and ('PR classes, blood pressure clinics, perform student physicals, do home health checkups and volunteer services for various community activities such as CROP Walks, high school football games and mote. • Mike Klovanich. for his outstanding work and vision in creating Fish Hatchery Park. "This beautiful park ha* added to the quail ty of life for all of us and has preserved the natural resources and beauty of the area for all to enjoy." said Jacobs • Quimby United Methodist Church for its after school program. The certificate was accepted by Darcy Lowell. "Refreshments arc served. The program consists of crafts, Bible lessons and music," said Jacobs. "They have sponsored three musi­ cals and made two Christmas floats Community activities like these make Bany County a better place to live for our children." Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNIR CLASSIFIED! • Dave Storms for his work with youths "A name well known to county resident* for his leadership and guidance to our young people and for providing outstanding servicer to everyone comes forth i Dave Storms was nominated for recognition of his work with young people in developing their leader ship capabilities This annual program is fund­ ed by the Hastings Rotary Club " Storms also was nominated for his round the clock efforts in developing an outreach program with the Hastings Youth Council to bring YMCA benefits to the communities of Middleville, Nashville. Dellon and Lake Odessa • Hastings Women's Club, with the certifi­ cate accepted by Loctite Hecker "The club's activities have a most positive and enriching effect on the lives of Barry County people from pre-schoolers to our senior citizens. Money raised by their many projects have benefited the Hastings Public­ Library. the Head Start program. YMCA, sev­ eral scholarships, the Senior High School Girls' Tea and the Senior Citizens' Bingo Party. They also provide Christmas gifts and cards to residents of Thomapple Manor and Tendercare," said Jacobs Other groups and individuals awarded cer­ tificates, but unable to attend lhe ceremony. • The Downtown Development Authority for lhe beautification of downtown Hastings. • Dave Jaspcrse for his weekly column in ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA BABBY CO. CHUBCH <>♦ CHRm. Ml N Mtctafau Aw. HaUMf* Ml WON Mitday Ser •kx» MMe Ctaaac* IOi« War *tap 11 a.at. . Services 6 put Wedunttey Bible Study 7 IF. Non— Hernia. Muurter Rmm 643-2*38 BrfUe Survey <w vtdeu* m the Iwk Free tabic Cor rcipimdrwrr Count ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. W S Jeffenoe FMter Chart* Fnhcr PirtM S—rrti) Mm 4 30 p m . Suudoy Mauer 140 a m aad H IS a m ; Ccahwom Safurda* 4»4 30 F« INDtniNDLM CHURCH OF IASI Mattawu Rd , Hart-f* Ml 4WI) meeting al Ttawm* Jeftcnoa Hall, coracr of Grata aad lefle.-wm Mmuart. Jim Sauduaky Pteoae 948-40*5 Suaday Service* 9 30 am.. BtMc School. IO JO am. Mormag SL-witap. 6 00 pm. Evening Wot J«ip. 7 00 pm Wednrvdav fa home tabic *tudv Call far fouatam - 623-31 Id emm, (ornate* addrem - HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1614 Wot State Road. Hartmg*. Mich Jamr» A Camp MI. Paator Stindl) School 9 30 a.m . ciamc* tor ail age* Moramg Wontap 10 43 a m Nunrry pro­ vided Saaday F.veamg Service. 6 pm Wrifaciday rtnrm TOO pa we Rambo* i or J J. tabic Qau tape* 2 through 7 or fini grade) Kid* (Tab or Junior Bible Qau b-lkk. You* Muurtne* or Taw tabic Qau t^a 13-19). Adult Bible Stud* No age lima* NOTE UNITED METHOD* SI CHl’RCH. M-37 South CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OR GOO. 502 E Bond Harting* Pastor Doug Da*i* Phoae 964-7765. pa* tor. 645-4060 ctauvb Suaday School 1040a m . Wontap 1140 a.m . Eveaag Ser 600 p.m Wednesday Server - 700 pm Facility equipped for the haadKipped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 an South. Pauor Brent frmdmm Phoae 623 2285 Suaday School at lOOOa a . War dap 1140 a m Evening Service at 600p m. Wednesday Prayer Bible NASHVILLE AREA FT. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHL'RCH. Naahville Father Chartn Flatter. Puaor A nrnmem of Si Rxue Cathotw Church. Haatag* Sunday Mm> 9 30 a m THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett Pa*i<w Church office pKme 948 2549 Sunday wt»r*tap 8.30 am and 10 15 Suaday Children* Church Tuesday prayer and *hare lune 9 30 a m Wednesday evening aervax b 30 p.m Youth gnwp meet* Wedaevday 6 30 pm al*o Nurvery avadoMe lor all *ervicc* Bring the •hoie family HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHtaCH, 904 Tciry Lane (at Starr School Road) William Gardner. Pauor Church phone number la 945-2170 Com­ munity Service Ca—tr number ia 985-2361. Samrday tervice* are Titeid School M 9 20 a,m (for ail apr*. adult* and children) and Wordap Service at 1140 am. Jew u* far Prayer Meeting held Tueadayt. 740440 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, m open tn the pubhc Mon day* and Wednnday* 90-12 00 noon Donations of clottmg in pood, clean conduion are accepted only during above hour* If you are m need of dothing pieaae call 945 2361 for aa apptammem WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4817 Coma Grove Road Pernor Bea Her nag 930 Sunday School. Church Service 10 30. Wednesday even mg* from 6-00-800 pm the youtta meet at du church, brrng a tack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway. Hartrng* Ml 49058 Pernor Cart UtchfteM Phone (Woodland) 3674061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-5974 W«ihq» Service* Sunday. 9Wam and IIWarn Sunday School. 9 45 a m 4-H meets Monday*. 6:30 p.m to 8 00 pm tabie Study. Wednesday* 5 15 pm at Deform Gmper*. 901 Barber Rd. Harting* Men* Breakfart will be meeting the ttai * Saturday of each month until for dur nonce CHI Mr Stephen Lewn X 94^5365 FUST BAPTIST CHL’RCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Harting* MaTugan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey Senior Paator James R Barrett Asal Pastor 5 onda) ScrvKct Sunda* School 9 85 am . Claste* for ail llOOam Mommg Worship Service Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 6 00. Evening Service Wednesday 6:30 Awana Club*. 7-00 pm . Teens m Houseman Hall 7 00 pm . AduiU Prayer meeting 8:15 pm . Adult Chotr practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brood way Randall Hartman. Pasaor Sunday Services 9.45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Worstap Service. 6-00 p m Even ServKe. Wednesday ’00 pm Service* for Adults. Teen* and Chddren The Church Page is Peld tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HArrmns savinos a loan, pa HMling, and lake Odaaaa WHN FUNtSAk HOMI Haatings FUXFAS INCOSPOSATID of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HAST1NQS Member FDIC THt HAST1NOS BANNIR AND MMINOtt 1952 N Broadway - Heatings SOSlfY PHARMACY "Praaenpoons" — 118 S Jefferson — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* al 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hwtmgs Ekfon Grubb Pastor 948 3044 Ru* Sarver Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser vte 9 45 a m Bible Clatse* for all tfn. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6pm - Evening Praise Tlwradny: 7 30p m Bible Study, aad ytwth group* PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Rand. Dowling. Ml 49O5C Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758 3021 church phone. (616) 9459200 (home phone) Suaday Service 9.30 am ; Sunday School 11:00 am ; Sunday Evening Service 6 00 pm Prayer time Wednesday*. 7<» p.m. " QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CH18CH M 79 West. Pastor Susan Trowhndge (6)6) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m; Worship II am. Ahcr School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. P.O Bm 63. Hawing* Ml 49058 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anson. Paator Phone 945-9414 Sunday. July 24 - 8 00 and 10 00 a m Holy CnwuiRins Thursday July 21 6:30 Softball. 8 00 AA. Fndey. Ju­ ly 22 - 11:30 Holy Comm'Luach Saturday. JWy 23 - 1-00 NA Tuesday. M»y 26 - 6 30 Softball Wednesday July 27 - 7:00 50th Aaniv Comm HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer of Green and Church rtreet*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pasor Margaret Hollenbeck Director of Chnuian Education. Rob Styberski. Organist Mu*a Direcior Church phone 616-945 9574 Bamer free building wnh eievaor to ail floor * Broadcast of worship service over WBUH FM AM at 10 30 am SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worship 9.30 am — include* "Summer Tone Bible Tune with BMe Stores, craft*, game* and music for kids age 4 thru thiwe who have completed 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m Wednesdays Family Church Night - Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m ; Mi-HI A S* Hi Youth FeUowshtp 6:30 p m (through the Summer un­ til after Labix Day). Bible Study 6:45 pm . Acttvmes for Kids 6 45 pm . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for ail age* Saturday. July 23 - Church Ft-mly Potluck Pictnc at Tyden Park - game* *un at 4 00 p m - dinner at 5 :30 p m Sunday. July 24 - Farewell Recepbon far Rob Styberski 10 45 a m following mr.ning worship service Wednesday. July 27 - Ruth U M Women Circle Potluck Sunday Ju ly 31 - Fnh Bowl Offonf for Hunger Monday. Aug I through Friday. Aug 5 - Vacation Bibk School. 6 00 to 8 15 pm — Theme - Under the Storytelling Tree " Suaday. August 7 — Frxnd*hip Dey Tuesday. August 9 — Hi-Noonen Ptctuc 12:00 Noon. Bam Co Habitat for Hunumt* 700 pm Thursday Augurt II — Barry County CROP Walk Recruiters Rally 7 00 p m SUP­ PORT GROUPS VIP* (Vnualty Impaired Per**m*> 9 30 a m first Friday of month < except June. July and August). Narcotic* Aaonymmn 12 00 Noon Monday W ednesday and Fnda*. and 8 00 p m Thursday*. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesday* Co Dependent* Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursday* and 9 00 am Saturday* HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Harting. Mutagen. G Kent Keller Paunf Sally C Keller Director of Christian Education Sunday — 9 10 M.xn.ng W.^ship Senkx Nursery prmided Bruodcasi ot 9 JO senux oser WBCH-AM and FM 9 50 10 30 Children* Church local newspapers promoting llnting* activi­ ties, • Lynn McConnell for renovating the Central Auditorium. • Lynn Wagoner for Habitat for Humanity. • Word of Faith Church for its youth involvement. The Futuring Committee received a "tremendous number of nomination*." said Jacobs "We are very pleased," >aid committee member Emmett Herringion. "The publicity was excellent and the response really shows what the people of Barry County are doing I think we've'got (tie best county in the state.' Award nominations were solicited last spring. Nominations already arc being accept cd for next year s awards. Forms can be obtained at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Service office in the new Courts and luw building in Hastings Those who arc nominated but do not receive a certificate or award may be renomi­ nated m succeeding years. Photographs of the nominated project, activity or action should accompany applications and cannot be relumed The iward is designed to recognize actions f taken by individuals and groups that will assure a better, brighter future for lhe county, communities within lhe county and the resi­ dents of lhe county. l-unded by the Thomapple Foundation, the awards are intended to encourage forward­ thinking. unselfish, community enhancing ictions, above and beyond the expected and ordinary These actions or activities should chow that today's generation is determined Io make sure that future citizens can enjoy the same rights, privileges and amenities that arc presently part of life in the county. Any individual or organization is eligible I___ Alvin L Heyboer LAKE ODESSA - Alvin L. Heyboer, 73 of Lake Odessa passed away July 13, 1994 at his residence, following a courageous eleven year battle with cancer. He was bom in Grand Rapids on August 25, 1920. He was formerly a cement mason for Owen-Ames and Kimball. For the last 37 years he operated his farm north of Lake Odessa Mr. Heyboer was preceded in death by a brother. Warren and a brother-in-law, Ray Harrington. he is survived by Alyce (Banke*) his wife of 43 yean; daughter, Linda (Steve) Lamb of Simpsonville, South Carolina, sons, Joel Heyboer of West Virginia and Mark Heyboer of Lake Odessa; two grandsons. Casey and Brady Lamb; sister. Wilma Harrington of Greenville; sisters-in-law, Evelyn Heyboer of Portland, Mrs. Ivan (Helen) Syswerda of Mason; aunt, Catherine Van Zytveld of Grand Rapids; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Saturday. July 16, at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Reverend Ron Tuinstra officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Ionia area Hospice. Joann B.Jagielo HASTINGS • Mrs. Joann B. Jagielo, 58, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday. July 19,1994 at Pennock Hopital. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. The Big Question... Are YOU SATISFIED with the last 2 years of County Government? ♦ ♦ Ask yourself the following questions: 1. Are YOU being RCMtSaNTED well? 2. Are YOU pleased with the county's 3. Are YOU happy with the current commissioners' KTXMS S Al IIIUOCS? 4. Are the KSUBS being addressed. priorities to YOU? 770 Cook Rd - H«»t<ng*. Michigan Advertise in... ♦ The Hastings BANNER e ■ If you are NOT satisfied 945-9554 JIM BAILEY Bring HONESTY, INTEGRITY, and a sincere DESIRE TO SERVE the people of Barry County, to YOUR Board of Commissioners. For • Ow advertising spedafisb erii be avaiable to assist yea with year Mrttyf* pat togetbera marketing County commissioner pregram that mmisi Putnam Public Library Board has placed a request for millage for support of the Putnam Public Library on August 2, 1994 primary ballot. For the purpose of funding the Putnem District Library, shall the constitutional tax limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in 1 year upon all property within Maple Grove Township be increased up to 0.5 mills for a period of five (5) years, 1995-1999 Inclusive? yK NO Putnam Public Library Board has placed a request for millage for support of the Putnam Public Library on August 2, 1994 primary ballot. For the purpose of funding the Putnam District Library, shall the constitutional tax limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in 1 year upon all property within Castleton Township be increased up to 0.5 mills for a period of five (5) years, 1995-1999 induslve’ Yts |-| Hastings, Mch.gan HASTINGS HUR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. ♦ NO I____ Alma Nash__________ CLARKSVILLE. Alma Nash. 97of Clarkaville, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away Wednesday. July 13, 1994 at Thomapple Manor, Hastings She was bom January 2. 1897 in Campbell Township, the daughter of Henry and Lorena (Bachelder) Groff. Alma attended Lake Odessa Schools and was mimed to Calvin Nash, December 6,1916 in Campbell Township. She and her husband lived and fanned in the Lake Odessa and Clarksville area all their life. She was a member of the Lake Odessa Grace Brethren Church for several years. Mrs. Nash was preceded in death by her husband. Calvin Nash in March of 1972; great grandson. Mark Smith; bnxher. Shirley Groff; sister, Orpha Mick. Surviving are one daughter, Evelyn Klop­ fenstein of Lake Odessa; two grandchildren, Mrs. Ben (Sharon) Smith of Constantine and Larry and Mary Klopfenstein of Olympia, Washington; one iisiei, Lelah Murray of Hast­ ings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held July 16, al the Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa, Reverend Arthur Ruder officiating. Interment in Lakeside Cemetery Lake Odessa Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance Service. I Gaynel May Wolcott | HASTINGS - Mrs. Gaynel Wolcott, 89, of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 19,1994, at Tendercare Respecting her wishes private family services will be conducted. Arrangements are by lhe Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or donor's choice. Gerald M. Endres FREEPORT - Gerald M. Endres, 75 of Messer Road, Freeport, passed away Monday, July 18, 1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. He was bom January 8,1919 in Baxry Coun­ ty, the son of Laurence and Alta (Waite) Endres. Mr. Endres lived and fanned in the Freeport area all his life. He attended Fish rural school and was a veteran of World War II. serving as a member of the 707 Military Police Battalion. He was a member of the Barry County Farm Bureau, DHIA, a member for more than 30 years of both the MichiBan Mdk Prodocen Association aad the Bany Gmnty ASCQNmRjliec. Hcabo served ob the’Bany'OiinRy F.iamnf and Zoning Commission and as a Trustee for Carl­ ton Township. Mr. Endres was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia; two sons, Howard and Carl; and his second wife, Carrie. Surviving are his children, Lawrence and M ary End res of Saranac, Dene and Rob Roth of Lowell, John and Jennifer Endres of Lake Odessa; eleven grandchildren; four brothers, Bea and Fred Endres of Lake Odessa, Duane and Keith Endres of Freeport; one sister, tacti­ le Ashley of H o ward City; one aunt. Marg arc ( Endres of Grand Rapids; nieces and nephews. Vistatx>n will be Thursday, July 21, 7 to 9 P.M. at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 22, 1994 at the K jops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Reverend Bill Stevens of the Grace Brethren Church of Brooksville, Florida officiating. Interment will be in the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice. Knaa D. Munn HASTINGS - Verna D. Munn, 87 of West Grand Street, Hastings, passed away Saturday. July 16, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She was born on August 8. 1906 at Yankee Springs Township, Barry Count). the daughter of Abrham and Eveline (Pi I metier) Heistind Verna was raised in the Yankee Springs and Otsego areas and attended rural schools, graduating in 1925 from Otsego High School. She married Olin J. Munn on June 5,1925 in Allegan and moved to Hastings in 1941. They had previously lived^in Otsego, Plainwell. Silver Creek and Martin. Mrs. Munn was a homemaker and she was a member of the Bible Missionary Church and past president of the Church Missionary Society Preceding her in death were her husband, Olin on August 11. 1968; three sisters; two brothers Mrs Munn is survived by; son and wife, Jimmie and Lalla Munn of Rockford, son and wife, Robert and Carolyn Munn of Freeport, son and wife, David and Rhonda Munn of Whitmorr Lake; daughter. Nancy Munn of Hastings 17 grandchildren; several great and great-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 19 at Hastings Bible Missionary Church with the Reverend George C. Stevenson officiating. Buna! was in the Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Missionary Society of the church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Potter-Redman exchange vows Dales to celebrate 25th anniversary Takydw Mane Potter end Brian Lee Red man were married May I4, 1994 al the Free Methodnt Church in Huunyi. with Reverend Daniel Greybill offictanag She ia lhe daughter of Virginia Ann Wager ot Hattmgi and he it lhe ton of Larry and Karen BMnwi also of Hwrony* Maid of honor was Heather Wolcott, friend of the bride and best man was Scon Redman, brother of the groom. The bridesmaid were Barb Hayes. Penny Secord and Cindy Lake. The groomsmen were Man Hall. Aaron Newberry, and Chris Mennell AH friends of the bride and groom. The flower girt was Stacey Wolcott, daughter of the maid of honor and ring bearer was Nicholas Wallace, nephew of the groom. Ushers were Paul Dryer and Scott Wolcott. Mistress of ceremony was Brenda Johnson lhe couple would like to thank all of the special family and friends who made the day one ao remember They now reside in Hastings Mr and Mrs. Terry Date of 14747 A Drive N. Marshall, will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on July 19th. Terry Dale and Marilyn Tobias were united in marriage at the First Baptist Church in Hastings with the late Rev. Russell Houseman officiating Their three children Minday. Corey and Eric will be taking their parents out io dinner in honor of this special occasion Peck-Cole to wed August 6 Mrs. Dora CoIyar to mark 90 years Mr. Mid Mr*. Sw Peck of Uoerwredd like io announce the engagement of (heir daughter. Shelley Renae to Gregory Dale, son of Mr. and Mrs Date Cote of Hastings Sheltey is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1993 graduate of KCC She is employed at Felpausch in Hastings. Greg is a 1987 graduate of Lakewood High School and a 1988 graduate of Northwestern Auto Diesel College. He is employed at Sabre Mfg. tn Hastings. Aa Aug. 6. 1994 wedding is planned The family of Dore E (Drayton) CoIyar, bore Aug. 2. 1904. will horn an open home Sunday. July 31 from I to 3 p.m. at C-J6 Culben Dr . Middle Lake. Hattingt She would welcome all friend* and relatives No eifts please Robert Emery Madden. Hastings and Tam Lyn Shotwell WiUwm Henry Stephenson Jr.. Hayden. ID and Jocelyn Elite Sion Hayden. ID. Richard Wayne Week. Delton and La* Jane Kuivenhoven. Delloo Paul Eugene David. Woodland and Joyce Emily Faught. Woodland Anthony Brian Collard. Ann Arbor and Wendy Ann Turner. Hickory Corners Larry Alien Herbert. Detaxi and Denise Renee Cheney. Detain Wayne Alkn Parker. Hastings and Kimber ly Jean Sams. Hswings Michael Paul Bangsund. Detain and Amy Kav Smith Delton. Brian Douglas South. Middleville and Jill Renae Brener. MsddtevUle Steven Thomas Tittle. Rock Island. IL. and Andrea Nicole Chandanais. Delton Enc Justin Valiquette. Dowling and Brenda Lynn Valdick. Vermontville Robert Earl Benjamin Jr.. Hastings and Lisa Renee Sokol. Hastings Leona Rich to mark 80th Come and help celebrate with fnends and family of Leona Rich on her 80th birthday Ju­ ly 24 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Welcome Comers United Methodist Church. 3185 N. Broadway (M-43). Hastings. No gifts ptease Cards and you are all that is needed. RN or LPN We are looking for someone with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility part-time on our day or afternoon shift Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON at 945-2407 ext 444 for an interview. Thomapple Manor 2700 NASHVILLE ROAD HASTINGS Ml 49058 EOE NEWS NEWS O1...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE Woodland NEWS... by Catherine Lucas John and Cindy Watte, uith help from Michael Smith, held a lour da> day camp al Lakewood United Methodist Church last week. The usual attendance was 23 or 24 children from first through sixth grade Cindy worked with the younger children (first through third graders) and John had the older ones. Lunch was served each day. The children enjoyed crafts, outdoor games, quiet times, songs and Bible lessons during the week Day camp was not held on Friday because that was the first day of Lakewood United Methodist's family camp at Lakeview United Methodist campground Several church families went for all or pan of the weekend There were 62 al the Sunday morning worship service with every family taking a ffart of the service. On Friday night, a beach pany was held and Saturday night was a potluck with grilled Polish kielbasa sausage for all. Fred Morris, who was at the D-Day inva­ sion of Normandy and who returned for the 50th anniversary celebration last month. <poke to the Woodland Lions Club last week He enlisted in the 819th Aviation Engineers two months after Pearl Harbor was atu-'ked. On July I, 1942, his group was on the ship Argentina, headed to England by convoy. The trip took two weeks They arrived near the end of the Battle of Britain, when the Ger mans quit bombarding England every night. They went into Utah Beach with the first esc be Ion on D-Day. Morris carried a mine sweeper from the beachhead to where they were to build a lan dmg strip for airplanes that had towed in gliders full of men. He was with 50 men. one bulldozer and one truck. The only thing ahead of them was a tank They went across France to a big German air base and found early jet aircraft there, which they crated up and shipped to the states. He mentioned that Jack Lambert of Lake Odessa is another still surviving veteran of I) Day in this area He went buck this year for the 50th anniver­ sary celebration and said everything looked about the same. He was with the tour at Omaha when President Clinton spoke at Utah Beach, but he said Walter Cronkite was given a bigger ovation by the veterans who were there After the program, the Lions discussed and planned the scholarship benefit dinner they were to bold on Saturday. The dinner was served in the Lions Den and the north rooms of the Woodland Townehouse as scheduled, and a large crowd came to enjoy the meal. Amy Benham, daughter of Vicki Benham, is home from Pennock Hospital after having surgery on a foot injured in an accident. Members of the Lakewood Volunteer Am­ bulance organization are selling raffle tickets for a drawing that will be held Sept. 18 al the first 1994-95 season ambulance benefit din­ ner. So far the prize* include a hand-made anil, nyo Afghans and a rag nig. Tickets are « each. Tim and Cheryl and the girts gut home from a vacation in Kentucky and Tennessee on Saturday. Tim said it was not unbearably hot. but that it was 20 degrees cooler in the moun­ tains than it had been at Pigeon Forge. Tennessee Terry Geiger, after enjoying the Lions Club benefit steak dinner with his family, flew io Minneapolis for a business meeting Saturday evening. The Rev. Ward Pierce drove io Detroit air­ port and flew to Tallahassee. Fla.. Sunday after church. He will act as United Methodist Committee On Relief Coordinator in the flooded areas of Florida. Georgia and Alabama this week, but hoped to return oerore me weeaeno Jim and Kathy Stowell and their children, along with Jeff and Stacy Morton and kids. Nancy and Rodger Stowell and boys Sue and Rod Pepper and family. Shawn Durkee. Tom and Deb Clark and family and Ted and Joyce Offley enjoyed a weekend camp out on Gun Lake at Yankee Springs. Offley took a pontoon boat and took his grandsons and the other kids fishing and swimming co it. The kids also had a canoe and enjoyed playing in that, as well as roller Hading and bicycling in the area. Jim and Kathy went on to a Christian sports and an camp near Nites u bore Matthew met Evan Geiger. After leaving Matthew at camp, the Stowell* went on to Mishawaka. Ind., and visited with Kathy's cousins there. They returned home Sunday night. Kilpatrick Missionary Society held the July missionary dinner Wednesday. Twenty peo­ ple were served the corned been meal. Joan Choriey went as my guest The next Kilpatrick Missionary dinner will be Aug. 10 at noon. The public is always welcome I saw baby Alexandria ("Lexie”) MacKen­ zie Lynn at her grandparents Saturday even­ ing. She is now waving bye-bye. Her parents attended a wedding in Grand Rapids white she visited with Grandma Judy. A summer business meeting was held at Zion Lutheran Church after the Sunday morn­ ing services this week. Only routine business was conducted. Harold and Nell Stannard drove to Little Rock. Art., recently because of Nell's 103-year-old mother’s death. They returned last Thursday The group of youths and adult* who left Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday morning. July 10. returned to their homes Thursday evening During the time they were going on the annual Lakewood United Methodist Youth Mission trip, they stayed in the basement of the Ashbury United Methodist Church in Bettendorf. Iowa. They worked on three houses, one of which had been partially re-built by a Quaker group At one home they sated the extenor, built a deck, dry waited, mudded and sanded the walls, put up ceiling tile and laid floor tile They paid for the materials for the deck and purchased and hung a screen door Al another house they put up dry wall, which they mudded. sanded and painted, and they removed four dump truck loads of material that had been taken off or from the flooded house During a quiet at Lakewood United Methodist day camp last week. At the third house they paneled the base­ ment and added a suspended ceiling. They worked from 7:30 or 8 in the morning until 6:30 or 7 in the evening, as they had to have showers by 8 p.m. when the church where they were staying turned off the water The g*oup spent 900 man-hours working on the mission project* Those who went on the trip were Ron, Darci and Drew Coppess; Darlene Niethamer; Chuck and Peg Armbruster; Gary, Jo^ce. Charity and Ann Black; Julie, Maggie and Abby Dtngerson, Man and Michelle Hilton; Jim and Robb Steed; Mike Ritz, Jill Slater. Nikki Hong. Mackenzie Pierson. Patrick Doyle, Date Hicks, Brian Geiger, Daisy Allen, Tabitha Wake and Carrie Randall. New books at the library this week are "The Birdhouse Book." which has some pretty fancy birdhouses with instructions for building them; ‘Charade," by Sandra Brown, which is now climbing the best seller lists; "Hyde Park Headsman." another Vic­ torian mystery by the well-liked Anne Perry; and “Mistress," which is an amusing romance by Amanda Quick. Saturday. July 30, will be the second annual Depot Day al the Lake Odessa Depot. Depot Day will be an ail-afternoon event with depot tours, historical displays, children’s activities, wool demonstration, food and drinks from I to 7 pm. and entertai ment from 2 to 7 p.m. This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary of D-Day. there will be a special exhibit of World War II items. Anyone who ha* something they would like to have exhbited should contact John Wake at 367-4800 to make arrangements. The entertainment schedule includes lhe Happy Tones at 2 p.m.. presentation of the 1994 Janie Rodriguez Award at 2:30. the Wash Tub Trio at 3. a Clog Dancing presenta­ tion at 3:30, a special presentation by the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society Players and Band from 4 to 5. the raffle draw­ ing al 5. an additional clog dancing presenta­ tion at 5:30. the Nashville Strings at 6 to 7. and a finale by the Lakewood Choral Society at 7 p.m. All of the entertainment is free. There will be a tent to provide shade to those watching the show. Depot Day raffle tickets are now being sold by Lake Odessa Historical Society members. They are available from John Wake at 367-4800. or al the Woodland Library during library hours. First prize will be s weekend at Blissfield for two with a ride and dinner on lhe dinner train Saturday evening, Saturday night at H.D. Ellis Inn bed and breakfast and Sun­ day dinner at lhe Hathaway House. Second prize will be $100 cash and third prize win be glider ride from Benz Gliders in Ionia BARRY TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS RENEWAL OF FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE Shall the previous voted Increase In the llmltstlon of general ad valorem taxes within Barre Township be renewed up to two mill, which is equal to *2.00 per *1,000 on the state equalized value of ail real and personal property subject to taxation, for the period of 1994 through 1995 Inclusive, for the purpose of authorizing the Township to continue to levy such millage for general fire protection purposes? The amount of revenue raised by the Increase In the first calendar Is e itlmated at $93,000. YES HO RENEWAL OF POLICE PROTECTION MILLAGE Shall the previous voted increase In the limitation of general ad valorem taxss within Barry Township be renewed up to two mill, which Is equal to $2.00 per $1,000 on the state equalized value of all real and personal property subject to taxation, for the period of 1994 through 1995 Inclusive, for the purpose of authorizing the Township to continue to levy such millage for general police protection purposes? The amount of revenue raised by the increase In the first calendar is estimated at $93,000. _ , n« HO Lola Bromley Barry Township Clerk Dear Prairieville Township Residents: The August 2nd primary election will have five millage proposals on the ballot that pertain to Township Operations. Three of the five proposals are renewals of existing millage and two are new proposals, all of which would be for the years January 1994 through December 1997. The three renewal ballot questions are: 1. Renewal 82 cents 2. Renewal 3. Renewal of fire and ambulance millage from last rollback of .8174 mills (about per 1.000 of SEV); of Police Protection millage from last rollback of .8174 mills of road milalge from last rollback of .4087 mills (about 41 cents per 1,000 of SEV) These three millage requests are for continuing operations of Fire. Ambulance and Police Services and Road improvements The two new millage requests are: 1. New millage of .5 mills (50 cents per each 1.000 of SEV) for public Township road improvements. 2. New millage of .25 mills (25 cents per each 1,000 of SEV) for enhancement of Fire, Ambulance, and Police services. These new millages will augment the amount of monies allocated to road improvements and will assist in providing adequate funding for Fire. Ambulance and Police services to Township residents. The Township needs to provide more funding for upgrading Township roads and also to upgrade Fire, Ambulance and police equipment to meet minimum standards. The renewal millage req»»ests total 2.0435 mills (.8174 + .8174 ♦ .4087) per each 1.000 of SEV. The new millage requests total .75 mills (.25 + .50) or 75 cents per each 1,000 of SEV. Therefore if your home had an SEV of 25.000 the increase in property taxes from the previous year would be $18.75 per year If your home had an SEV of 50,000 the increase in property taxes would be $37.50 per year. Wc hope thai each and every one of you take the time to vote at the August 2. 1994 primary ejection. Thank You. Lloyd Goyings, Supervisor Prairieville Township Latter pout for by private donations I �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1994 Legal Notices RROftTOAOC 6ALK Morlgog* Soto — Delouh having been made in the term* and cond<i»on« ol a certain mortgage made by DANIEL R MIDOLEBOS and DEBRA J WHITNEY a tingle mon and a tingle woman ol 1602 Finedole Hattingt Ml 49054 Mortgagor* to the GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOClA TON at otttgnee o< FIDELITY GUARANTEE MOR TGAGE CORFORATION c o GE CARTAI ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION tervking agent lor the GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION Mortgagee dated the 27th day ol Augvtt 1991 and recorded tn the office of the Rogitter of Deeds tor the County of Barry and State of Michigan on rhe 6th day ol September 1991 m liber S22 of Borry County Records on page •21 on which mortgage there it claimed to bo due at the date of thit notice lor principal and interest the sum of Forty lour Thousand Five Hundred Twenty-one and 47 100 ($44 $21 47 ; And no suit or proceedings at low or m equity having been in­ stituted to recover the debt secured by soid mor tgage or any part thereof Now. therefore by vir­ tue of the power ol sale contained in so»d n.o< tgage and pursuant io the statute of the State cl Michigan in such case mode and provided notice M hereby given that on the Sth day of Aug 1994 at 1000 o clock a.m. local Time sa*d mortoage will be foreclosed by a sole at pubic auction to the highei* fodder at the oaet door entrance of the Court House in Hastings Michigan (that being the budding whore the Circuit Court lor the Barry is hold), of the premises described tn said mortgage or to much thereof as may be necessory to pay the amount duo. as aforesaid on said mortgage with .'Horos' thereon ot $13.07 per diem and all legal costs charges and ospenses including tho at­ torney foes allowed by low. and also any sum or sums which may bo paid by tho understood ns cess ary to protect IN interest in the premises Which said promises are described os follows All that certain piece or parcel of land situated in the City of Hastings County of Borry and State o< Michigan and dsscrA sd os follows to wit lot 415 Rne Haven Estates Port of Northeast 1/4 Beetton 6 Town 3 North. Range 9 West Rutland Township. Borry County. Michigan together with tho Double-Wide located thereon which has on address of IMS Pinedale Hostings RM 49088 Oering the sbi (6) months unmediatoiy following tho safo. the property may be redoemsd. excop’ that in the event that tho property is de..-mined ro bo abandoned pursuant to MClA BOO 324m the property may bo redeemed during tho 30 days wnDated 6-7 94 GOVERNMENT NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION, os assignee ol FIDELITY GUARANTTEE MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION C/O CE CAPITAL ASSET MANAGEMENT CORPORATION MORTGAGEE JOSEPH J FABRIZIO (P13M4) ISSDNerth Woodward* Ave.. Suite 106 Bloomfield Hills. Mi 44304 (810)643-1012 (7/21) Ann Landers DAVID W PIKE 2333 Ado Dr Middletown OH 49042 PlomtiH attorney HENRY T ZAUSNER (P24795) 121 W Cedar St. Kafomaioo Ml 49007 (616) 381 4471 SANDRA R PIKE 4331 Lyndon Dr Shelbyville. Ml 49344 Defendant Attorney EDWARD J ANNEN JR. (P26062) 390 McNou Bidg Ste. 303 Kafomaioo Ml 49007 '61 A) 343 0802 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On May 19. >994 tho Sth Circuit Court of Barry County Michigan fudges in favor of the pfointiff(») David W. Ptho and against the defondant(s) Sandro 8. PAe On September 1. 1994 at public ouefon to bo hold at Courthouse. 220 West State St.. Hastings Ml in this county. I shall ©Her for sale io the highest bidder oil of the right title and interest of defendant!s) in and to tho following property. Lands and premises situated In tho Township of Orangeville County of Borry. State of Michigan to Lots 9 and >0 of Bravota Plat *<. according to the recorded plot thereof as recorded in Liber S of PfoH on Pago 6. Borry County. Michigan Juno 29 1994 Nancy L Boorsmo County Clorii * (8/18) Approved changes 1 t 2 for the water system. Approved transferring small portion of Solomon property bach Approved room dividers for township hall. Approved resolution M4-B ir support of E-911 millage Changed rental rates for Barry Township Hall. Approved 0. Perry as inspector of township hall before and after parties. Approved changes In use of Barry Township Holl Meeting adjourned at 10-00 p.m. Lois Bromley. Clerk Asserted to by Willfom B. Wooer. Supervisor (7/21) DELUXE APARTMENT AVAILABLE FOR LEASE LaJord Pud Gm. Hot Water Heat Attached Garage with Ado Opener Two Bedrooms Large Bakocs Air Conduxwnnf Cable Ready Cota Laundry Automatic Dishwasher Can ‘Sad’ relationship be saved? Dear Ann lenders: You always tike ihe side of the female, and I am sick of it. You keep saying men should clean up their act and go see a therapist. You constantly admonish your male readers to brush up on their bedroom skills and tell us we have a problem. You are right. We have a hell of a problem, and the reason is because darned few women really care about sex. For them, it is a duty, somewhat disgusting and a royal pain m the keister. There is a big move in the high school these days to preserve virginity until marriage. This ts somewhat baffling, because from what 1 see. most girts lose it before they even get to high school. I married a virgin, but 1 knew on our wedding night that sex was never going to be a breathless part of our lives. It's been 45 yean now. Betty” is a wonderful mother to four outstanding children She gave it her best, and out of respect for our wedding vows. I’ve remained true to her. and I am still hanging around. Betty lives in one end of the house, and I live in the other. We dine out together one night a week at a nice restaurant. We seldom have a real conversation or go anywhere together. She hasn't been in my bed for years. I can’t remember the last time Betty gave me a hug I bought her a fairly expensive diamond ring last fall, and to this day. I have not had a kiss or a thank-you. Her only remark was "I had to wail 45 yean to gel this.” I can only imagine the pleasure and fun I have missed out on for the past 20 yean. And we only go around once Sad. isn’t IT — Southern Florida. Dear Florida: It's worse than sad. Il’s tragic. I’m sorry you didn’t write to me 20 yean ago. 1 was around then and would have been happy to help But maybe it's not »oo late. Instead of letting your marriage dry up completely. 1 urge you lo get Betty to a counselor Maybe she has a side of the story that you need io hear. Seldom is a relationship 100 percent one way or the other. The missing link, as 1 see it, ts communication. No relationship can sur­ vive the kind of silence you describe. Read this letter to Betty, and ask her if she’s willing to meet you 40 percent of the way if you’ll go 60. I hope she says “yes”. Good luck. Two sets of photos We are now Mx*pt»g spgbcatiom for a two bedroom apartment located in Hastings. Monthly rent is $565 with one month's ren* as security deposit Your apartment will feature Looted in Quat Area to; Idhnstde Edta*.HMfop Beam R.0. Bos B, After 6 pm. you may call either Leonard (948-2808) or Bill (1-457-6747) for ■fonaafioa NOTICE of ELECTION (County Propositions) BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Dear Ana Landen: My daughter, who recently divorced her husband of 15 years, is planning to remarry this summer. My hus­ band and I are very supportive, but we are faced with a dilemma Please help ns make the right decision "Donna** has asked us to take the photographs of her first wedding off the fami­ ly room wall so as not to offend her new LEGAL | j NOTICES; AUGUST 2, 1994 1. For the purpose of continuing to fund a comprahanatve. county-wide 9-1-1 emergency telephone and dispatch system, shaft the previously voted increase of up to 1 mill In the constitutional tax limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed m one year upon all property witNn the County of Barry, Michigan, as reduced by the fraction required by law. which for tho year 1994 has resulted in maximum levy of 8852 mills, bo renewed lor a period of five (5) years, 1995-1999. inclusive. which levy is oatimcad to raieo in 1995 tho sum of up to $712,676 32? YES NO 2 For the purpose of enhancing police, fire, emergency services and other public safety communications equipment, shall the constitutional limitation upon tho total amount of taxes which may bo assessed in one year upon ail property within tho County of Barry, Michigan bo increased by up to 1M mill ($.25 per $1,000 of SEV) for up to four (4) years. 1995 to 1998. inclusive, which levy is estimated to raise in the year 1995 tho sum of $201.275 51”’ YES NO MOtOtMNO.8 MMWAL OF 88MO9 CHIUN MW1C8$ MU1AM 1 For the purpose of providing operating funds for the continuation of senior citizen semces through the Barry County Commission on Aging for a period of ton (10) years (1995-2004 inclusive) shall tho previously voted increase of IMth. mill In tho constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may bo assessed in one year upon all property within the County of Barry. Michigan, as reduced by tho fraction required by law. which for the year 1994 has resulted in an estimated levy of 2213 mills be renewed for a ponod of ton (10) years 1^95-2004. inclusive, which levy ts estimated to raise m 1995 the sum of $178,169.08^ YES NO MK3PO8ALNO. 4 TO MNNO SBMOft CHIUN MEVTCH MNffWAL TO FULL OM-OUABTM MUI LIVY 2 For the purpose of providing operating funds for the continuation of senior citizens services through the Barry County Commiss'on on Aging for a period of ten (10) veers (1995-2004 inclusive) shall the previously voted increase of 1M mill in the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes, which may be assessed in one year upon ail property within the County of Barry. Michigan, as reduced by the fraction roouired by law. which tor the year 1994 has resulted in an estimated levy of .2213 mills be ircreaeod by 0287 mills to offset tho fractional reduction required by law, for levy in the years 1995-2004. inclusive, which increase is estimated to raise tn the first year of the levy, tho sum of $23,106 43’ —— signs Too often women arc expected to be ourturers and fixers in a relationship. Il is not the responsibility of a 16-year-old girl to fix Bob s emotional problems He needs counsel­ ing She should feel free to put an end to mis sick relationship and date whomever she chooses. Please. Ann. expand on your advice before Bob becomes a permanent fixture in her life. If he does, she will ceruinly regret it. — Linda in Toronto Dear Linda: You are right I'm afraid I was overly concerned with Bob's feelings when 1 should have been in the girl's comer. Thanks for cleaning up after me Kowor. Affording. DonioH. Morfow present. En­ dres absent. Chas. Nystrom, Gordon Fuhr. Jim Bailey, Joanne Emmons and 8 residants prasant. Taylor inquired if Board had mods o stand on Landfill and requested in writing answers to I.OA questions Gordan Fuhr invited everyone to Open House of Cl. 8 lw BMg Chas. Nystrom spo6e ashing support of Pro posafs No. 1 and 2. Joanne Emmons made comments regarding her term in afftce. Clerk and Treasurer s report accepted Approved Amendment of bills. Approved payment of bills Ajoumment at 9 20 p m. Wilma Daniels Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser Supervisor (7/21) fiance. Our former ton-in-law comes to the house quite often with the grandchildren Since he was deeply hurt by the divorce, we have always made an extra effort to include him whenever possible and be especially cor­ dial. If these photographs were removed, it would be noticed immediately and could damage our friendship. Should we remove the pictures and risk an already-strained relationship or should I go out and purchase double picture frames and display photos of both past and present husbands? — Distressed in Pebble Beach. Calif. Dear Pebble One weddding to a wall, please Place the first wedding pictures in a lovely album and keep it on the coffee table Gera of the Day: If al first you don't suc­ ceed. try looking in the wastebasket for the instructions. ••••• H?uj/ can you givt the perton H'ho has everything? Ann Landen' booklet, "Gems. *’ u ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ‘ Gems ” u a collection of Ann Landen' most requested poems and essay. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S4.&5 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landen. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. HL 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $5.87.) Let Mm be ‘fixer’ Dear Aaa Landen: I read your response to "Need Breathing Space in London, Ont.,*' the 16-year-old girl who wanted out of a rela­ tionship with ''Bob.' She felt he was smothering her. She was concerned, however, that if she dropped him. he would be devastated. She asked tor your advice. You told her to let him down gently and not eul him off altogether because it would oe loo destructive That answer was not one of your better ones I am a public educator on issues of violence against women and am convinced that Bob shows signs of becoming extremely abusive The first due was his charm when she met him. Second is lhe fact that he came from an abusive home. Third was his potsessiveness — smothering her and being a constant presence in her life. He also displays mampulative behavior — crying and saying she doesn't love him. These are all danger Qu Saturday night, the Feed Store and Litzrary Society performance will be at the Lakewood High School auditorium at 7 p.m. What happened to the Blue Bathtub? If anyone was a parent of a high school senior or junior back in the 1960s, that was an urgent question that prompted many nighttime jaunts with cartoads of students chasing the countryside to find where it bed last been hidden. Maybe the mystery will be solved Saturday night. Another monthly inunmiization clinic will be held at the Fellowship Hall at 912 Fourth Ave. Wednesday, July 27, with the loma County Health Department providing the per­ sonnel and sera. On the evening of July 27, the summer Camp Read program concludes with a cookout at the village park. Libby Kinsey will lead singing with her guitar around the camp fire. Food items will be provided by Friends of the Library A policy change has been made on travel on Jordan Lake Road during the reconstruction stage. Instead of being usable, but with lane closings, detours are being used to expedite the work. Last Thursday, the detour was for southbound motorists east on Henderson to Ainsworth and then south to Musgrove and bock west to the Jordan Lake road. A news ancile says that the detour is via Portland Road, M-66 and south to M-50. Anyone familiar with local roads could find shorter routes that would avoid the construction even if it means using some gravel roads. For anyone west and northbound, M-50 and Nash Highway offer an excellent route. The Ionia State Recreation Area is offering children’s nature classes on both Friday and Saturday next week at varying hours of the day. In town, the YMCA has a program in­ volving use of the park and on one day. the library story hour. The Ahhenian barbecue was held Friday night with High's Barbecue service of Indiana preparing the chicken. More than 350 meals were sold. More than 200 meals were sold in take-out containers. A large crowd of fnends and family attend­ ed the Saturday afternoon 50th anniversary of Laverne and Ethelean Daniels at their centen­ nial farm home on Harwood Road. Son Rob of California delighted the guests with piano music during the afternoon, with the piano in the carport. Guests came from Georgia and many locations in Michigan The family of the late Clifton and Gladys Cook and their cousins met Sunday for their annual reunion Felpausch prepared for the closure of Jor­ dan Lake Road with aoractive commercial signs posted at two spots on M-50. indicating their detour entrance. The route uses Sewer Plant Road and leads into the supermarket parking lot from the rear In one of his col­ umns. the village manager said if had been suggested that it might be more appropriately named Stink Alley." Whatever the name, the dirt street could use a few loads of gravel io improve the holes and puddles What ts npe or in bfoMom”* This week Help with anxiety Dear Ann Landers: I have some informa­ tion for the millions of Americans who suffer from panic attacks Symptoms may differ greatly. Some people have difficulty breathing and fear they may choke to death. Others have palpitations so strong thai they are sure they are having a heart attack Nervous symptoms may include dizziness, sweats, depression, fatigue, headaches, numbness, tremors and difficulty sleeping. Often there is a fear of being alone or going out in crowds. Some people are agoraphobic, afraid to leave the house. Your readers who see themselves in any of the above descriptions should have a complete physical examination to rule out health pro­ blems. If the doctor finds nothing wrong, chances are. the problem is caused by severe anxiety. This is where Recovery Inc. comes in. The Recovery method is a system for controlling temperamental behavior and changing al­ titudes toward nervous symptoms and fears. The technique is simple but not easy. Never­ theless. h really works if the patient learns the method and applies it. Recovery Inc. does not supplant doctors. As a matter of fact, doctors and Recovery work well together. Please tell your readers to contact a chapter of Recovery Inc. in their area if they are experiencing any of the symp­ toms listed. It’s in the phone book. Helplessness is not hopelessness. — San An­ tonio. Texas. Dear Texas: I’ve been a longtime advocate of Recovery Inc. It's one of the best self-help groups afloat, and h's worldwide. The na­ tional headquarters is in Chicago. If you can’t find your local chapter, writer io: Recovery Inc.. 802 N Dearborn. Chicago. III. 60610. You’ll be glad you did. Gem of the Dey: Contentment isn’t getting what we want but being happy with what we have ••••• Ann Laiders' latest booklet, ' Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landen. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canda. send $6) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, tac. n apricots are ready to eat. Monarda, daisies, all sorts of lilies, yarrow, snapdragons, boata are in bloom. Wheat in the fields appears to be dead ripe and waiting for days, dry enough for the grain to dry before harvesting. By cunday a Held of wheat on Bliss Road south of M-50 had been combined The corn is as high as an The street markings are all in piece, reedy for the detoar of traffic. There is a double yellow line from M-50 the fairgrounds on Fourth Avenue. Parallel parking in the business district is in effect on both sides of the street. This variety of parking was in use for a time probably in the late 1950s. Earlier, there had been xngle parking on bexh sides which resulted in a narrow traffic pattern. Then the switch came to parallel on both sides, which made traffic easier but gave far less parking space. At that time, there was no municipal parking lot in the 1000 block. A compromise seemed to be in order. However, with a grocery store on each side of the street and competing drug stores, there was concern that whichever side had angle perking would get customers from the opposite side. Angie peril­ ing went into effect on the west side and the businesses survived or failed, but likely not due to the parking Another touch since the painting is done is that there are directional arrows in the public parking lot so drivers keep to the right as they enter from Fourth Avenue. The painting crew of Bill Allen has con­ tinued its fine work with the Doane, Mascho and Bradee buildings all having new paint. The board of directors of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society met Monday evening with a full agenda. The theme of exhibits for Depot Dey July 30 will be World War II Local residents are invited to loan or con­ tribute their mementoes of the conflict. Two scrapbooks of clippings have been given io the society recently, and they yield some stories must of us have long forgotten. The buntings on order are still in that state, with delivery yet to come. A full day o: entertainment u on schedule from early afternoon until evening. Raffle tickets will still be on sale that day. The lop winner gets the Blissfleld package with dinner train, bed and breakfast and a meal. Blissfield ts a thriving city in Lenawee County. It is a joy to visit with historic old homes, prosperous farms, canning factories and sugar beet fields. Tomatoes are a major crop there. Harvest of Roma tomatoes in­ volves unusual harvesting equipment — migrant workers nding on a picker that strad­ dles the double rows of plants, travel across the long fields at snail's pace and a semi-truck traveling in tandem alongside. The farm field? are flat and many are free from stones. This area was once part of Lake Erie in prehistoric times. If one is hoping for a more adventurous prize, he could wish to be a third-place winner and getting a glider ride at nearby Ionia Air­ port with Benz Aviation. �The Hastings Banner — Thu' sday, July 21, 1994 — Page 9 John Whitright Acts To Help Coal Shortage From Time to Time... John Whllrlghl. about 80 yean old and a resident of Rutland town­ ship. read the atory about coai shortages published In the Danner last week and decided to do hte bit to help lire situation. He had placed an order with the Hastings Lumber &i Coal Company here for coal several months ago but when he learned about the shortage of coal and lhe possible delays In getting it liere, he ad­ dressed tho following communica­ tion to Prank Sage, proprietor .’of the company: i “Mr. Bage.TJHtr Blf^BInce T have Hols of timber and have men to cut wood on shares. I will not need the poel. I think it is right for me to use the wood and let those have the coal who have no wood available. (Hoping tills meets with your ap­ proval. Thank you, John WhflrighL*' Hals off to tills sturdy clllxcn who is doing what he can to help himself and his country meet a critical situation [ Journal of Ruth Esther Whitright Sowerby (Part 3) by Joyce F. Wembrecht “It was bitter cold the morning we left Michigan for the South. There uas no heater in the car We had been totd that we uould not need blankets and our coats, but we ha', c been glad for them many times. "We had our mail sent to Orlando. This tune we brought our trunks in a utility trailer This was nice until it rained We stopped to get a tarpaulin We found good lodging along the way. We were surprised to hear firecrackers at holiday tune as we never had in Michigan. "We arrived in Florida on Jan. 3, 1927 We found a nice motel outside of town. Fairvillas. The lady only had one cabin left, but said that the girts could sleep in her spare bed and they were delighted A home away from home. "It was really warm, felt like summer. We looked around, everything was citrus fruit and vegetables We had driven through some good farm land around Williston and Ocala We (* we back, found two cabins at Lone Oak. Williston We started looking for and soon found a form for sale northwest of Ocala in the Cottage Hill community "The form had a large bam. a smoke house aad a chicken house, orange trees, ftg and guava bushes The house was large with por­ ches across the front, the side and one end. Every room had an outside door. Fireplaces were located in four rooms. The well was bet­ ween the house and bam. There was a gasolme engine to pump water and ice was us­ ed for refrigeration "Mr. and Mrs Pickett owned the farm and wanted to move to Ocala. They did not have a place in view, so they needed time to find one. We were anxious to get the girls in school Roscoe, the only boy at home, worked in Ocala. They said that they could move their things out of the two large front rooms and we could cook in the kitchen. All (hat * c had with us was our cloches, bedding, dishes and a few pots and pans. "Mr. Pickett had a nice garden. He hrd sold the mules and equipment, but still had cattle and chickens. We bought them "We like the place, and as it was on a main road, it was easy for our relatives and friends io find us "We went into the 1st Florida National Bank in Ocala They handled our finances and we have done business with them every since. "In January 1937. we bought our first Florida form. ’ picked violets and sent them to my Dad on January 11th and sent them to him fortes Matey "The Picketts bought a hcuse in Ocala. They had been a big help to us m getting started. Farming here war much different than in Michigan. "Ronda at that tune had open range and did not fence cattle in. The only fences were to keep them out of our crops. “ft seemed funny to plant a garden in the fall Peanuts and sweet potatoes were new to as, too. We bought Mr. Pickett's cattle and three mules. Jack. Dick and Maud We hired George Kinder. a colored fellow, to work the team Jabber, tes father-re-law. did odd jobs, and burned out pine stumps or some new ground, which was much easier than digging them out. "We planted com with between the rows for feed Hogs and cattle were turned in to harvest. 1 expect that is where the saying ‘root or die’ came from. "Peanuts were planted alone for the next year's seed. After they were pulled out. dried and picked off the vine. T.F. Took them to colored folks io be shelled "1 took washing and ironing back in the woods to Maud and her mother. Rachel. The water was heated in a btg pot over a five out in the yard. Irons were heated in the fireplace. The clothes were hung on the fence and bushes » dry .k looked lovely “Velvet beans were new to us. They are a vine, plamed with corn for the cattle. Maud came and picked some for seed. One day she brought her latte boy . He had a quart pad When they came to the house. Maud said. See. he worked for Mr. Sowerby.* "T.F. bought cattle I went with him to look at some that Henry Peterson owned. He was a colored preacher. His wife. Ann, was a mid-wife and had delivered all the babies for mites around "We were there at milking time and it was a sight to see Arm placed the milking stool beside the fence, called the cow by Mme. and she came, stopped beside the stool. Ann milk­ ed what she wanted and left the rest for the calf She had names for them all We bought Article from •September 1943 Hastings Banner, went to lhe motorcycle races at the Barry County Fair grounds One of the motorcycles went through lhe fence, killing the two people standing in front of Avis, fell over Avis, breakin* her leg and ankle. She was in the hospital a long time. "1 w:ni up to Michigan in September The bone had not healed yet in November. T.F. came up for a week. The doctors operated and it gradually got better. They didn't do anything about her ankle. I returned to Florida in March 1942. “We had a windmill on the Sanderfur farm No wind — No water... T.F. set up a tank under the porch eaves to catch rain water We used a pitcher pump He also put a tank on the porch roof and piped the water down It was nice for showers. "We had our first cold winter. Got enough ice out of the big water tank in the bam yard to make ice cream "Bob and Avis (Timm) came to Florida in the spring of 1942. They took over our farm at Blichton and put in the crops. We rented the Gary and Mabel Beck farm. They were both away teaching. We farmed, kept cattle and hogs. Queenie. the dog, was a great help. Betty Lou Timm was horn on March 7, 1943. T.F. was very ill that summer with typhus fever Mr and Mrs Spann and son Robert were good neighbors Robert did chores for me. "Bob and Avis returned to Michigan in 1944 and Bob entered the Army. "Wc sold the farm to Mr. and Mrs. Spaulding. He was a coal miner from Ken­ tucky. They soon became homesick and sold the farm back to us. Later we sold it to Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie • NOTICE • PRIMARY ELECTION Detail map of Florida showing the area of Florida where the Sowertoys settled, farmed and fished. some of the yearlings. "Maurice and Luella visited us al Christinas 1937. They stopped at my folks' on their way home to give them a first hand report on how we were doing in Florida In the spring of 1938. we built a tobacco barn and planted tobacco. Stancils were our only neibghbon who raised it. Mrs Hate. Ethel Stencil's mother, was a big help to us. She was an old hand at it. (raising tobacco) coming from North Carolina. It was a lot of work. We had to hire a lot of help. That one crop was enough for us. though going io the auction sates at high Springs and hearing the auctioneers chant was fun "Cart Rose from Indiana owned the form west of us. He lived in Ocala. He was the man who put Mahon County on the map by raising thoroughbred hones. He was interested in cattle aad was often at the cattle sate. •T.F. got acquainted with him there Din­ ners were served in the lunchroom. Homemade pies were their specialty Mr. Rose and T.F. quite often ate at the same time. When they asked T.F. what kind of pie he warned, he always said gweberry Of course they did not have it. But one time they did. Mr. Rose bought the berries and had them make the pie. "T.F. bought a riding horse to use when looking after the cattle on the open range. Avis loved to ride. I rode some. The horse had a bad habit of chasing cars. If you wet: out on the road and one passed, she was right after it "Stencils raised biackeye and purple peas hull peas. We had never heard of them but we teamed to like them wither green or dry. cooceo wnn nacon "One day. when Ralph Stencil was going to the tobacco sate, he asked T.F. to go with him. Ethel and the children spent the day with me. They are my other family. They fill in for Avis and grandchildren who live in Michigan "Lester Coykendall. a cousin, and Minnie, his wife of Michigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Will Martin, dear friends of my folks, visited us. "The Cottage Hill Home Demonstration dob was organized by Ethel Stancil and her sitter. Ruby AJLe Rush was the agent The meetings were held in the homes of the members. Demonstrations were mainly cann mg and sewing. I won a blue nbbon at a dress revue in Ocala with a two-piece sport outfit, lavender denim skirt, gingham shirtwaist and I wore lavender leather shoes with it. "We held potluck suppers and ice cream inriate to make money, aad at last we had our own chib house. Club members chartered a bus one year and went to the Tampa Fair, where we had canning and garments on display. Even after we moved from Cottage Hill. 1 remained in the club, attending meetings and soda! affairs "Avis went to Fellowship School. She rode with Gladys Hate, who taught there The ser ving of noon lunches was different then. Parents help to provide the food. I baked bread twice a month. I wonder how they cut "We sold the form to Mr. and Mrs THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP FIRE PROTECTION MILLAGE RENEWAL BALLOT GUESTION Shall the previous voted Increase In the limitation on general ad valorem taxes within Thomapple Township be renewed up to one mill, which is equal to $1.00 per $1,000 on the state equalized value ot all real and personal property subject to taxation, for the period of 1995 through 1999 inclusive, for the purpose of authorizing the Towns­ hip to continue to levy such millage for general fire protection purposes? The amount of revenue raised by the increase in the first calendar is estimated at $93,000. W* NO Hamilton. We kept the stock and tools. In 1939 we bought SanJerfur farm near Fellowship and Blichton store "Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Prine were wonder­ ful neighbors. She drove the school bus. leav­ ing it at the schoolhouse during the day. Mrs. Prine had a new car and let Avis drive it to school instead of riding the bus. That way she could be at tome during the day. Avis loved ft. "1 went io Michigan for Mother and Dad's (John and Bessie Howard Whitright] 50th wedding anniversary Oct. 30. 1939. The neighbors gave them a party at the town hall. Minnie [Whitrighl Bolinger] was there from Idaho. "That foil an old black and tan police dog came to us. We called her Queenie She followed T.F. like his shadow, helped with the cattle and learned to be a good catch dog when getting up hogs. "She had a nice Utter of pups We kept three mates. She was a wry good mother. We never had to punish them. The first time wc noticed it. we heard the neffit making a fuss Quennie got there before I did. She took them out one st a time by the back of their necks, shook them until they yelped. "Another brae they dug under the gate and xere out in the lane Queenie heard T.F. com­ ing in the truck She jumped over the gate and shook each one until tfaiey were gkvd to get back in the yard. They duin t go out in the lane again. T.F. Kept the truck out there. "We sold the pups but kept Quennie until she died of old age. "We sold cattle and hogs at the livestock sale m Gainesville. One time white taking some fat hogs to market, the tail gate in the trailer came loose just as we got to McCanopy. Several (hogs) fell out. Avis was with me. "T.F. told us to keep the rest from getting out white he went after the ones that were run­ ning loose up Main Street. Some boys helped him get those, then went back to look for the first one. No sign of it. One of the boys in­ vestigated an old building and there it was. The owner of the building said that she saw a hog running around but didn't know who it belonged to so she shut it up. T.F. paid her for her work and the boys for therr help During the airplane watch (World War II) Mr. Prine and T.F. had the midnight watch. Mrs. Prine and I took the noon watch. We telephoned our reports into Jacksonville. It was much easier after the Blichton Tower was built. Others in the area took their turn and each received a gold medal after putting in 500 hours. "Avis graduated from Fellowship High School. "Mother and Dad add the old home after living there over 50 years. They bought a small house of Mr. and Mrs. Camp almost across the road from the old school house. They had close neighbors, electricity and run­ ning water. Avis and I went up and helped them move. "Avis ."named Bob Timm on June 28. 1941. in Michigan. In August Bob and Avis Legal Notices Approve! given lor Supervisor < Clock to attend NATaT Conference Approved vouchers in amount ol 131 .266.22 June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by: Suporv.sor Barbara Earl (7/21) Board Mwtlug July 13. 1W4 Meeting colled to order al 7:00 p.m. All board members and several citizens present Resolution to support the passage ol millage re­ quests lor £-9-1-1 was adopted Truth-Taxation hearing to bo held August 17 at 4 30pm Budget amended to accommodate additional ex­ penditures in throe areas Bills m the amount ol $41 194 32 were approved __________ P 21) TO TM QUAUMD MCTOtfc NOTICE « HKBY GNM THAT A MMAAY UCTMM Wftl M HU M TM COUNTY OF BAMY, STATE OF MOOGAN ON TUUDAY, AUGUST 2.10M The PoIIb will be open from 740 a.m. until S40 pjn. Voting Precincts — Barry County, Michigan ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP 8094 Tasker Roed, off M-66 st Assyris Center Townahip Hall 6912 S. Boulter Road, Shelbyville Township Hall 6644622 BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PREC. 61A B IB 6424 Bedford Road, Hastings (M 37 South) Township Hsfl 948-2022 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. PREC. 61 10155 Norris Road, Deilon Township Hail 623-2664 BARRY TOWNSHIP PREC. 62A B 2 B 156 East Orchard Street, Delton Townahip Hall CARLTON TOWNSHIP Oid Welcome School 85 Welcome Road. Hastings 945-5990 CASTLETON TOWNSHIP 915 Reed Street, Nashville Township HMI 852-9479 11361 Undsay Road. Plainwell Pine Lake Are Department 623-5101 HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 8S6 River Road, Heatings New Township HsN. 948-9690 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road, Hastings Township Hail 948-2194 THORNAPPLE TWP PREC 61 3866 Bonder Road. Middleville Thomappte-Kehogg High School 795-3394 200 E. MNn. Middlerille Township Hell 706-7202 HOPE TOWNRHIP, PREC. 61 S 2 5463 South W»'l Lake Road. M-43 Hastings Township Hall 948-2464 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PREC. »1A S IB 156 S. Main Street. Woodland Fira Station & Townahip Han 387-4*15 IRVING TOWNSHIP, PREC. 61 112 State Street. Freeport Matt ’ YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N Briggs Road. MlddoriM Township Hall 7960001 IRVING TOWNSHIP, PREC. 62 Comer of Wood School Road & Wing Road Hastings - Inring t ownship Hall CITY OF HASTINGS WARD 01 519 East Grant Street. Hastings Northesslom School JOHNS' OWN TOWNSHIP 13556 B tdford Road, Dowling Townsb p Hall/Fire Station 721-9905 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSHIP 721 Durkoe St.. Nashville Township Hall 852-0672 WARD 62 1300 South East St., Hastings Southeastern School WARD 63 232 West Grand St., Haatlngs Junior High School WARD 64 232 West Grand SU Hastings Junior High School Sharon Vickery - 945-2468 Governor. U.S. Sanatt. UA. Congraaaman, Stmt, Sanala. Stmt, Rapraaanlaim, County Commitmtonmfi. Court of Appaata Judgmm. TownaNpi vacandaa, and. any additionuofflcara that may ba on tha ballot and lot thapurpoaa of atactlng Dmlmgmtmmto tha County Convmntton of tha Damocratlc and Aapubhcan Partial. Also, to TOta on tha following County propommU llmtmd below: PROPOSAL f • EIS-1-1 Ona MIH ■ Fhw yean operating renewal PROPOSAL 2 - EfS-t-1 One quarter mill - tour yaara, to enhance public mmfmty communication equipment PROPOSAL 3 • Commiaalon on Aging ■ One quarter mril - tan yaara, operating PROPOSAL 4 • CommiMlon on Aging ■ Ona quarter mill ■ ten yaara. to bring Senior CltUsn aanrtcee renewal to full one quarter min tarry Townahip PropommU ■ See Notice, pieced eieawhere m the newspaper. Etecton who wish to recoin an Absentee Voter ballot for the primary election by mat. may submit an A V appiicatioti up until M0 pjn. July X. 1«S4 Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Volar ballot for tho Primary Election may vote In parson In ths Clerk s office up to 4:00 p.m. August 1.1«4. ASSYRIA TWP. CLERK 10570 M-66 Nashville, Ml 49073 Ptione (616) 758-3410 June Doster JOHNSTOWN TWP. CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd. Dowling, Ml 49050 Phone (816) 721-8443 Teddie Soys BALTIMORE TWP. CLERK 4205 Davidson Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phons (616) 945-9304 Susan K. Butler MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK 9752 Evart Rd. Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852 1859 Lois Bromley BARRY TWP CLERK 2570 Osborne Rd Delton. Ml 49046 Phone (616) 671-5653 Wilma Daniels CARLTON TWP. CLERK welcome mq. Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (816) 945-5990 Darlene Harper ORANGEVILLE TWP. CLERK 11031 Wildwood Rd. Shelbyville, Ml 49344 Phone (616) 672-7149 Normajean Campbell PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. CLERK 10115 S. Norris Rd Delton, Ml 49048 Phone (616) 623-2664 Junie Jarvie CASTLETON TWP. CLERK 1954 Price Rd . Box 715 Nashville. Ml 49073 Phone (517) 852-0630 Bonnie L Cruttenden HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. CLERK 2010 E Quimby Rd Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945-3291 RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. CLERK 2461 Heath Rd Hastings, Ml 49058 Phone (616) 948-2194 Donna Kenyon THORNAPPLE TWP. CLERK 200 E. Main St. Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-7202 Shirley R Case HOPE TWP CLERK 1061 W. Brogan Rd. Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (816) 945-5722 Emily Harrison IRVING TWP. CLERK 6925 Parmelee Rd Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-9915 Cheryl Allen WOODLAND TWP. CLERK 156 S Main Woodland. Ml 48897 Phone (616) 3674915 Harvey Vander Bee YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. CLERK 284 N. Briggs Rd. Middleville. Ml 49333 Phone (616) 795-909’ Sharon Vickery HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S. Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 945 2468 Barbara Bedford �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1994 Confederate soldiers re-enact a drii in the historic village at Charlton Park last weekend. Approximately 500 people came to Charlton Park to put on the Civil War Muster and living history during the two day annual event. Hundreds of visitors walked through the village green at Charlton Park and witnessed living history, climbed the nearby hills lo visit military camps, and watched the re­ enactment of the Civil War bank of Laurel Hill last weekend. The fourth annual presentation of a Civil War Muster at the park featured skirmishing between the main battles, a firing squad, a miH'ary fashion show as well as a ladies fashion show, a night firing demonstration, a ladies tea and croquet game, a military ball, and much more. Visitors could attend a Sunday church service, and even watch two couples descend the church steps after saying their vows after a full military wedding, complete with authentic dress. One of the highlights of the two days was watching soldiers from b.xh sides as they drilled and marched through the camps, led by mounted officers. The living history let a visitor see bow families might have coped with life without all of the modern conveniences, such as running water and gas stoves. Each tent in the camp featured a campfire, some with huge pots with coffee steaming or a large kettle with stew simmering. About 500 look part in the event, either as 'soldiers’ in the battles or families in the living history, portraying the battk of Laurel Hill and the life during that Civil War era. Chil War Muster at Charlton Park brinffi back memories of 1864 battle A that takas hours to smmar on • camplira » stared by a wife of one ol the Civil War reenactors at Chartton Park. A living history let visitors see how people might have lived in tha camps Tho battle ol Laurel was recreated both Saturday and Sunday. Legal Noticesl_ aawas csLmAw isaaaaa Barrier Baaad Maa«w — 70 (MB. arooaNt. Commlgglowr (7/H) Ktchord J Hudwn (P1S330) WKXL HUDSON GH « FISHH (Old) «45 34« SMfry. iN« MIM344 Union forces fire a cannon mto the Confederate ranks during Hid held over the weekend al Chariton Park. (7/»1) A confederate soldier watches mounted Union forces dose in on his position. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1994 — Page 11 F | County 4-H kids, • animals settle in at the fair Lori Wasikowski and her sister Jennifer, from Middleville, have just put their Hampshire/Suffolk sheep into a pen, with a little help from parents Sharon and Tony. The 'sweaters' are to help keep the sheep dean until judging Emily Butler and Joe Mater, both of Nashville, cooperate in clipping a Cornedale sheep at the Barry Expo Center Cindy DeLong ot Bellevue uses soap and water to get her pigs squeaky clean The 142nd annual Barry County Fair is underway With the 4-H kids already working Something for everyone is promised at the fair, with a place to exhibit almost any talent or farm animal. The rest of the week at the Barry County Expc Center will be alrve with kids and adults playing and working, and entertainment every night at the grandstand The pigs were brought into the fairgrounds Sunday night, scrubbed up and put in pens Here. Jacob Snow from Nashville attends to hrs pen One Barry County Fair family from Middlevile are the Jeurinks. Here, (front row. from left) Gwen, Sam and Ken Jeurinks hold rabbits, as friend Ryan Haase watches. Tim Trattles from Burr Oak feeds his steers. The animals and the kids were getting settled into the bams on Sunday for the week ot the fair. Scott Kenyon of the Delton 4-H Club, shaves the face of his hereford mix 'Brisco.' — NOTICE - Showing attention to details that a judge would notice is Steve Kenyon of Delton, clipping 'Snickers" tail Paula Blough, with grandmother Sheila Dykstra, wants nothing to do with the steer standing next to her The daughter of Cart and Brenda Blough. Paula comes from a family with a long history of going to the Barry County Fair KEEP THE VISION - EXPERIENCE - RESULTS! VOTE RADANT\N THE AUGUST 2nd PRIMARY! I will vote AGAINST the proposed landfill expansion amendment. I SUPPORT the E911 millage and the COA millage requests. I will continue to work in a POSITIVE way for the residents of Hastings and Barry County, using SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES, INTEGRITY. CREATIVE IDEAS, a CARING attitude and COMMON SENSE RE-ELECT MARJORIE RAOANT BARRY COUNTY COMMISSIONER DtStnct n • City Or Hostings VOTE RADAMT AUGUST 2nd! Paid for by Radant for Commissioner Committee. 646 W. Walnut Street, Hastings. Ml 49058 Notice is hereby given that by order of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville. Barry County, Michigan, sealed bids will be received un­ til 12 o'clock noon. August 23. 1994, at the office of the Village Clerk for certain real estate located In the Village of Middleville, Barry Coun­ ty, Michigan and described as follows: Part of the Southwest 1/4 of Sec. 23, Town 4 North, Flange 10 West. Thomapple Township, Barry Co., Michigan, described as Com­ mencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Sec. 23; thence North 89 degrees. 28 minutes. 31 seconds East 1305.78 feet along the South line of said Sec. 23 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence North 75 degrees 11 minutes, 54 seconds West 744.66 feet; thence North 08 degrees. 48 minutes, 56 seconds, East 660.00 feet to the center line of Main Street; thence South 80 degrees, 38 minutes, 27 seconds East 623.40 feet along said centerline of Main Street; thence South 00 degrees, 17 minutes. 06 seconds East 740.21 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the right-of-way of State Road. Also subject to easements, restric­ tions, and right-of-way of record. Each bid must be accompanied by the certified check of the bidder for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bid. No bids for less than $40,000 will be considered. Bids will be opened publicly at the time bidding is closed at the Village Councilroom and the property will be sold for cash to the high bidder. Checks ot unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 48 hours after sale is made THE VILLAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY IN THE BIDDING. Dried: June 28. 1994 Cheryl Hooper. Village Clerk <403) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21, 1994 Harness racing tops ‘93 with 377 horses at B.C. Fair { ‘.Ire Barry County Fair had 377 horses this year for harness racing. 61 more than last year, in three days of racing. The Michigan Futurity. Saturday, drew 93 horses, the overnights on Sunday bad 15® entries and 126 were entered In lhe Gold Coll Slakes on Monday New this year was a winners circle built by Joyce and Dan Westphal with flowers donated by Varneys Stables For lhe fans in the stands their were op­ portunities to pick a winner and receive a lee shin and SIOO. which was sptsuored by the Michigan Hamess Racing Association l*jr lhe horseman, a buffet was set up by the Pee Wee 4-H Club Winners in the races were: climinatioo. filly trot. PGS Cracklin' Rosie, driven by John Putnam, owned by Robert Kloff and trained by Putnam; Rompaway Nlckl. Darryl Longiellere. Rob Thomasma; ellm. coll trot. Ira Squad Car. John Putnam. Ella and James IX'lduca. Putnam. I*ntrity Sport. Tom Wants. Gale Kline. Janes Prousc: dim filly pace. Sweet Nite Dreams. Peter Oimn; North Hight. Larry Smith. Brute Berger. Carl Hlpaher; elint coll pace. Jerry's Cadet. Jeff Janies. James and Calvin Outlaw. Paul Kennedy Jr.: Draft Dodger. DR. Ackerman. Richard Staley. Douguu J. Ackerman: dim. filly trot. Brown Bush. Tom Wainz. Gale Kline, James Prouse: Clam A Etghtyfour. Carl Putnam Jr . Robert Klopf. Putnam The winner in lhe finals tor two-year-old niiy traders was Rompaway Nlckl. for twoyear-old colls was Priority Sjxxl for twoyear-old filly pacers was Penny Rich, for two-year-old colt pacers was Jerry's Cadet and for three-year-old filly trotters Calss A Etghtyfour In the eliminations for three-year-old coil trotters Priority Big Boss, driven by Jeff James, owned by Gale Kime and trained by James Prousc. won. as did. three-year-cid filly pacer Collect the Gold. Joe Putnam, Marshall A Held and Joe Putnam. Rea Put­ nam: ihree-year-old coll pacer One Gallent Rush. Kelly Goodwin. Fred (ksxlson. Kelly Goodwin In Sunday s overnights. Boulville John, driven by Steve Westphal and owned by Burl Brenner won lhe first race. Other win­ ners were: T.W. Hitler. Mark Owens. Mark Owens: Mountain Trapper. Joe Seekman. Waoda Clark; Come Romp with Me. Dennis Eckart. Rompaway Farms: Charming Snafu, Mark Owens. Kathy Rowers: Jarrelsville. Jack Shank. Jack Shank; Dr. Budda. Tom Collier. Verna HUI; Hard Ground. Steve Westphal. WAK Bellows: Patrick Does Care. Ken Rutherford. Ken Rutherford; Dandy's Trump, Randy Edmonds. Darlene Ives and Belmont Tusedo. Cronkwrighi. Rosemary McDonell In the second program of overnights. Sun­ day. taking the first race was Perfectly Sassy, driven by Milo Oven and owned by Richard and June Bailey Other winners were: Air Fortess, Don Mullins. Don and June Mullins; Cuban Express. Abe Quijano and Mart Hreako: PK Patriot Missile. Bob Robertson. Bob Robertson: S.F. Platinum, Ed Brown. Lyle Blroekhlus: Sir's Blue Skies. Phil Peden. Henry and Pamela Kil­ gore; Noble Knight. Ed Novac. Robert Price; Windback the Rock. Latty Stalbaum. Wanda Clark; Rompaway Use. Milo Orin. Mary Beth Stanley; DeeDee t Mark. Roy Moore. Gerald Rlever; Open Channel. Wayne Johnsonm Wayne Johnson and Frank Alotno Jr. and Pretty Prillians. Doo Mullins. Don and Linda Mullins Trophies for lhe overnight winners were donated by Goodtime Pizza. Bosley’s Phar­ macy. The County Seal Lounge. Farmer's Feed Service, Gibbey's Foodong. Dawnlee Kernels Moose Lodge No. 628. The Barry County Fair. Toni's Style Shop. Boh l grill and Restaurant. Ingram Memorial. Kent Oil. The National Bank of Hastings and Varney's Stables. In Monday's Gold Coil Stakes Killashandra. driven by Carl Putnam Jr., owned by Richard Bamaart and Cathy Sanlnocendo. was the first winner of lhe day Also win­ ning was: Wolverine Made. Manhall Makin. Bradley Hinton; Ba Noble Oue. Robert Wyman. Robert Wyman; SF Kitty. Kelly Goodwin. Clyde Peddicord. Never So Rich. Kim Plum. Robert Becker; Sweet Jenny Louise. Freck Seale. Ivan Weber. Manerae In Action. Kelly Goodwin, Ellpidlo Bernardi Jr.; No Thanks Carl Putnam. Debbie J. Johnston; M and M's Jurgy, Keith Crawford. Markus Ernst; Brookside Pete. Robert Wyman. Robert Wyman; Lightnin' Lady. Kelly Goodwin. Douglaa Hartung: Miss Alliegent. Scott Kokatan. Harry Chestnut: Hoofpnnts. Carl Putnam. Al Hoekstra; Patriot Cadet. Steve main. Robert Main and Gordan Rains and Art Nouveau, Carl Putnam. Debbie Johnston. The Michigan Department of Agriculture " provided more than S104.000 for purses for ; the three days of racing al lhe Barry County Fair and during lhe races. 17 track records were vet and broken. The fastest time was 1 minute 59 4/5 seconds by One Gallant Rush in the three-year-old paces and two minutes flat for Collect the Gold in the three-yearold filly pace. : ; : ’ '■ Fair’s derby draws packed crowd...again Aa enthusiastic and loud crowd packed the stands again this year, io watch the Barry County Fair's demolition derby. The fans of the metallic mayhem sport had a chance to see Robin Barton best her husband and h o brothera-in law as she placed second in me second heat and went to the feature race. Rarton. homebased in Middleville, drove a Buick and was second only io Kevin Tourangeau in her heat. Ray Rocheieau defeated Tourangeau in the feature heat and Lake Odessa s Sieve Cook was third. The driveshaft of her car went westward rathe feature Andrew Lusty of Hastings also drove a Buick to the feature. He won the lop prise in the fourth heat and out dueled Rick Shank of Webberville in a Pontiac. Veteran driver Johnny Kuball of Hastings again made it to the feature heat with a second place finish in the fifth beat. Kuball. driving a Lincoln put on a driving display as he whipped the Lincoln around smaller can and smashed several out of the heat before being pinned by Mike Tourangeau and his Olds *88. Rocheieau. from Lake Orion, in an 1rapala look fint in the premier heat race and Marty Tourangeau from Hopkins in an Otdmobile was second Cook from Lake Odessa, driving a Ford, look the win in the third heat and Jamie Maurer from Holland in a Pontiac took Larides named Academic All-American The drtvnr of car No. 00 (lop) got a rude awakening from Kevin Kun in 01-K as ha got cnanptad both front and back at tha aama flma. white tans look at tha damage dona by car No.fiO altar going owe tha logs (bottom). (Photos courtesy of Parry Harden) Ma tin Landea Jr., too of Manin and Vicky Landes, baa been aelected io the AceJenUc All-American team by the Na'Jooal High School Coaches Aaaociatlon. Landes took second in lhe Michigan Class B State Wrestling finals and ended the season with a 39-5 record. Overall In his wrestling career be has a 102-35 record under Lakewood wrestling coach Bob Veitch. WWF wrestlers to visit DKHS To raise money for high school athletics, the Delton High School will host profes­ sional wrestling. Friday. Aug. 5 at 7 p.m Big namea expected to be on hand are World Wrestling Federation superstars ‘Bastion Booger' and Shlnobe - The Oriental Auasain ' Also scheduled are "Rough House" Randy Rogen. Dan "The Shooter' Severn amd "Live Wire" Shawn second. Each heat race bad ten can with the winner receiving $100 and second place getting $25. The winner of the feature received $300. second place received $75 and third $25. The Viking graduate finished his high school career with a 3.85 grade point average and will study Geological Seine* at Hope College thia fall. Landes was one of six from Michigan to receive the honor of being chosen one of the lop 100 scholar-athletes. The honor is baaed upon an athlete's wrestling and acedemic jchicvcmcnls j , t -I » < 4 I Advanced tickets are 85 for bleacher seats. S10 for ring side and can be bought J from any of lhe DKHS coaching staff or by I contacting the high school. 1 Tickets at the door are 36 for bleacben j and S12 for ringside. There will also be an autograph session. 1 Doors open at 7 p.m. and matches start at T 4 8pza HHS soccer practice scheduled The Hastings High School soccer team will begin practice Aug. 15. according to coach Doug Mepham. The practices will be held Monday through Friday from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Mepham expects all players to be prompt. All athletes going out for high school sports need to have a completed physical form turned in before being allowed to prac­ tice. > Mepham suggests wearing appropriate < workout clothes and bringing a ball and wa- « ter to the practices. 5 For more information contact Mepham at 945-2671. ’ • t ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ -- . Hastings softball league standings An hour-long cloudburst, making the rac­ ing surface too dangerous, forced the cancellation of the Canadian Coupes, late models and sportsman class stock cars, las. Saturday at Berlin Raceway. The season-long battle for the West Michigan Chevy Dealers points champi­ onship will continue Saturday night at the Marne race track. Joe Bush of Hastings and Bob Holley of Gun Lake continue to lead the points race. Three main events, starting at 7:15 p.m.. will follow *he time trials and beat races in the two-in-one program. Adult admission is $10 and children four io 11 pay $3. Dave Sensiba of Middleville pulled m the "Rookie of the Race" award after finahing fourth in the American Speed Association s Salem 200. July 17. This is Sensiba i first year driving a full slate of stock car races in his I-ane Automo­ tive/ Gage Motormall Chevy. He also won the races "Hard Charger Award." ’ Sensiba is scheduled to race in the Mello Yello 300 in Topeka Kansas. July 31. a race which will be carried live on The Nashville Network. Brandon Lyons of Delton took third place in the Michigan Iron class. Saturday at Michigan Ideal Speedway in Springport. Nyie Weiler of Vermontville was fourth in the INCA modifieds on the track south of Lansing Racing Saturday at Idea will be the NAMRA Formula Indy cars, limited late model. 1MCA modifieds. sportsman. Michi­ gan bun and dwarf can Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing marts at 7 p.m. with general admission set at $5. Friday night at the Kalamazoo Speedway will feature a 100-lap feature for the ARTGO Stars and Cars show. The Late Models will battle it out after a regular pro­ gram of sportsman racers. Gates open at 3 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Adult gate admission is $12 and kids 6­ 12 years old are admitted for $2. For more information call 349-3978. At Lake Odessa's 1-96 Speedway Friday night, track officials say they expect be­ tween 85 and 100 bikes to show up for the motocross races. Gates open at 5, practice begins at 6 and racing starts at 8 p.m. on the 1/2-mile din track. Adults get in for $7. kids 12 and under get in free. On Saturday, there will be a full card of 360 sprints, pro-mods and bombers running on both the 1/2- and 1/4-mile tracks. Times are the same, but adult admission is $9. teens get in for $6 and 12 and under get in free. For more information call 642-6500. Jeff Covey is slated to be running bis "Worlds Fastest 1970 Camero" at the Martin U.S. 131 Dragway this weekend. Friday night between 6 and 10 p.m. will be the test and tune time and Saturday and Sunday, gales will open at 9 a.m. for a special NHRA and W'DRS racing weekend For more information call 672-7800 RedDhrtatoa: Chrysler............................................................... 7-2 Olde Towne Tavern................. ....................... 6-3 Old Tuners......................................................... 4-4 Cappon/Stamfier...............................................3-5 Brian's Painting..................................................1-7 Blue DMston: Kmart................................................................... 7-2 Hastings Mutual................................................7-3 TNR......................................................................7-4 Olde Towne Tavern......................................... 6-3 Flexfab.................................................................4-6 GoM DtvWou: Hastings Sanitary Service.............................. 5-5 AAA Allstate ................................................5-5 E.W. Bliss...........................................................3-6 BUFs Safety Service......................................... 3-6 Jarman Construction.........................................1-8 Home Run Lenders: D Miller 6. B Mad­ I den 5. S. Hickman 5. J. McLeod 4. J. Kerber 4. G. Heath 4 Last Week's Results: Bill's 22 vs Bliss 13; Flexfab 13 vs Bill’s II; Mutual 8 vs Flexfab 7; Olde Towne (Red) 10 vs Brian's 7; Chrysler 10 vs Old Timers 9; Olde Towne (Blue) 15 vs TNR 3; Kmart 14 vs TNR 4. Sanitary 15 vs Jarnan Const. 5; AAA Allstate 13 vs Jarman Crest. 11. This Week’s Games: Wednesday. July 20 6:30 TNR vs Mutual; 7:30 Bill's vs Mutual. 8:30 Sanitary vs Bliss. Thursday. July 21 - 6:30 Chrysler vs Brian's; 7:30 Olde Towne vs Cap­ pon/Stamfier; 8:30 Olde Towne vs Old Timers. Friday. July 22 - 6:30 Kmart vs AAA; 7:30 Jarman vs Bill's; 8:30 Olde Towne vs Flex­ fab; 9 30 Olde Towne vs Flexfab Subscribe TODAY...call 945-95541 ,____________________________________________________ ;__________' . ... I * �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1994 — Page 13 NOTICE of ELECTION WOODLAND TOWN5HIP AUGUST 2,1994 A pW o4 molocroa* neon (top) In t» 12- to 1«-year-oM bracket combat tor M piece In too 80 cc dMaton In front ot toe grandstands. Tuesday night (Photo courtesy ci Perry Harden) Rvo-yoar-oid Dan Reichert pul his lounge Into lhe Kids'Pedal Pul at toe Parry County Fair. Wednesday Afternoon Reseats from toe nKlocroM races were not available at press time because ol toe power outage and results from the pedal pull wtH be In next week's Fair wrap up NOTICE BOV, Gordon McKntghl Finnic III. bom to Gordon sad Karen Finnic of Clarksville Gor­ don wee bora May 20. 1904 al 10:45 p m at Sparrow Hreprtal, Laming. Mich , weighing 1 tot 12 on. and measured 21 h inches BOY. Skyler Patrick, born al Pennock Hospital on June 25 al 1:13 a.m. io Karen and Shawn Curry. Lake Odessa, weighing 4 lbs.. 2 on aad I7M inches tong Gnu.. Melinda Sac. boro al Peanock Hoapsai on June 26 al 8 09 a m to Lua and Phils) Bokhousc. Hastings, weighing 7 It*.. 14 ozs aad 20M inches tong BOV. Jeremiah Dean, bora al Pennock Hoapdal on June 27 at 5:15 a m. to Jon and Amue Meek. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 5* oes aad 22 inches tong. GUL, Ivy Chnadsn. bora ■ Pennock Hospital on June 27 al 9 p.m. to Pam and Doug Edinger. Nashville, weighing 7 too.. I oa. and 20H inches tong. BOY, ton Jeffrey, bora al t^nnock Hospital tn June 21 a art a m to Sue aad Jeffrey French. Haatmgs. weighing 7 toe.. 14 on. and 22 a_hes tong GUL, Caaasaaa S>ra, bora an Pennock HnapM mt Jane 30 at 11 .'4 a m to Chad and Chemi Johnson. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 toe.. 5 oes and 2IH inches tong GUL. Alma Mane, bora at Pennock Hoaretal on June 28 a 9 40 p m to Douglas rad Kerri tohncock. NaahviOe. weighing 7 toe.. 2H one alto 21 inches tong GUL, Victoria Lynn, boro at Pennock Hoapnal oa Jane 29 al 3 30 p.m. to Roads Maron. Woodtoad. weighing 9 toe.. 614 oas nd 21% mches tong GUL, Margin Cecilia, bora at Pennock Hoapnal oa Jane 30. to Krishna Hoiroyd. Shrtoyvinr. weighing 7 lbs . 414 aa. and 21 inches long GUL, Kaytee Renee, boro al Peaaock Hoapnal on Jaiy 3 ■ 12:05 am to Knsty and David Lamer. Cloverdale, weighmg 8 toe . 3 on. aad 22 arches tong BOV, Aadumy William, boro al Pennock Hospital on July 3 a 4:19 p.m to Ramah Brown. MubSesille. weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. aad 21 inches long BOV, Aaahoay Janies, bora ■ Pennock Hospital on Jaiy 4 ■ 8:46 a.m. to Janie Nuse and Aalhony Hohman. Haatmgs. weighing 7 toe.. I oa and 21 inches long GUL, Mane Margarete. born ■ Pennock llrigail on Juty 7 a 2:46 p.m. to Debra and Band GmgaeU. Haamgs. weighing II toe . 8% on aad 24 aches tong BOV. Kyter Scon Knapp was boro to Scott and Teresa (Jordan) Knapp on July 7. weighing 8 toe.. 12% oes and 22 inches tong The proud grandparents ere Terr, and Rachel Jordan a Woodland and Donna James -X Tests BOY, Michael and Kane (David) Hiliey of Portland announce die birth of their son. Jaaon Thomas. He was born July 6 M Saint Mary 's HocpkJ tn Grand Rapids He weighed 3 lbs . 13 oes and was 16 Mt inches long. Jaaon's grandparents are Ken and Evelyn David of Portland and Terry and Judy Hiliey of Clarksville Great-grandparents are John and Vera Lich of Lake Como. Fkxnck. Dick and Evelyn Bjork of Clarksville, and Donna Hiliey of Lansing BOY. Kendall Lee Alles, bom at Butterworth Hoapnal oa July 8. 1994 al 7:43 p.m to John and Tammy Alles of Grand Rapids, weighing 6 Ba.. 5 on and 19 mches long Grand­ parents are Ivo and Virginia Aites of Hastings TRIPLETS, bom to Bruce and Ann Mane (CoEant) Scheck. Sunday. July 3 at Butler worth Hospital in Grand Rapid.' Melia Am. 3 lbs . 6h ozs . Michael William. 3 lbs . 4 ozs .; Robert Matthew. 3 lbs . 7 ozs. Proud grandparents are William and Marilyn Cotant and Al and Marilyn Scheck of Hastings Great-grandparents are Dwight and Gome Cotant of Hastings and Carmen Carder of Traverse City. JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS To the qualified electors of Johnstown Township notice is hereby given that the following propositions will be voted on at the PRIMARY ELECTION to be held on Tuesday, August 2, 1994 at the Township Hall. PROPOSAL FOR NSW MILLAGE FOR FIRE PROTECTION Shall Johnstown Township, Barry County be authorized to levy a new tax for fire protection purposes, at the rate of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of State Equalized Valuation) upon taxable property in the years 1995 through 1998, inclusive, instead of the expiring fire equipment millage, and for that purpose to increase the Constitution's 15 mill tax rate limitation and offset millage rollbacks to raise in 1995 the estimated sum of $43,912? PROPOSAL FOR RENEWAL OF ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE Shall Johnstown Township, Barry County be authorized to levy a tax on taxable property in the years 1995 through 1998, inclusive, for road improvement purposes as a renewal of an expiring voted millage which as reduced by the required millage rollback in 1994 is .4275 mills (42.75‘ per $1,000 of State Equalized Valuationland for that purpose to increase the Consflwtton’s f? nfflMax rate limitation to raise the estimated sum of $18,772 In 1995? PROPOSAL FOR INCREASE IN ROAD IMPROVEMENT MILLAGE Shall Johnstown Township, Barry County be authorized to levy a tax of 1 mill ($1.00 per $1,000 of State Equalized Valuation) upon taxable property for road Improvement purposes in the years 1995 through 1998, inclusive, Instead of the 1/2 mill road improvement levy previously voted, and for that purpose to increase the Constitution's 15 mill tax rate limitation and offset the required millage rollback and raise estimated increased revenue in 1995 of $25,140 over that raised In 1994? RENEWAL OF TOWNSHIP EXTRA VOTED MILLAGE FOR FIRE, CEMETERY AND TOWNSHIP 1. For the purpose of maintenance and care of the fire department, cemetery and township for a period of six (6) years (1995-2000 Inclusive) shall the previously voted Increase of 2 mills In the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed in one year upon all property within the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, as reduced by the fraction required by law, which for the year 1994 has resulted In an estimated levy of 1.7086 mills be renewed for a period of six (6) years, 1995-2000, inclusive, which levy Is estimated to raise In 1995 the sum of $53,012.05? YES Q NO TO MING TOWNSHIP EXTRA VOTED MILLAGE TO FULL 2 MILL LEVY 2. For the purpose of maintenance and care of the fire department, cemetery and township for a period of six (6) years (1995-2000 inclusive) shall the previously voted Increase of 2 mills In the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed In one year upon all property within the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, as reduced by the fraction required by law, which for the year 1994 has resulted in an estimated levy of 1.7086 mills be Increased by .2914 mills to offset the fractional reduction required by law, for levy In the years 1995-2000, inclusive, which increase Is estimated to raise In the first year of the levy, the sum of $9,041.15? «*»□ HO __________ PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP VOTERS In addition to the nomination of candidates for Township Treasurer, Prarfeville Township electors will be voting on the following propositions on August 2, 1994. PROPOSAL NO. 5 CARLTON TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL NO. 5 For the purpose of continued funding for general townahip purposes, shall (he previously voted Increase In the 15 mill tax limitation and levy as reduced by the required millage roll back which last resulted in a levy of .8331 mills ($.8331 per $1,000 of SEV) upon taxable and tangible personal property within Carlton Township, Barry County, Stats of Michigan be Increased by .1669 mills ($.1669 per $1,000 of SEV) to offset such millage reduction lor levy in the years 1994 through 1996 which increase, will raise in the first year of levy the estimated increase revenue of $4,994.65 over that raised In the previous ysar? This will result in an increase from .8331 mills to previously allocated 1.000 mills for general operating. YES NO YES NO MILUkOE RENEWAL FOR FIRE AND AMBULANCE Shall the prevtom raked tocroaea in tha 15 Wil tai limitation and levy, aa tattooed by th* requited mmage rollbeck wtiich toot raauitad In • tony ol 3174 mini (83174 pur 81300 o< aU4e equtftaed ratoatton) upon toubto row and tangible peraonto property within Prairieville Townahip. Barry County. Michigan, ba renewed for levy In tha yeera law through 1007 Inclualve lor tha purpoau ol continuing to provide tunde lor the BPM Fire Deportment rod tho Prairieville Township Pine Lake Fire Deportment and tor ambulance aervtoee tor PrtoOevilto Township, which levy will rails In tho first year o« levy tn esttmwed 861331347 YES PROPOSAL NO. 6 NO MILLAOE RENEWAL FOR POLICE PROTECTION SERVICES Shall the previous voted Increase in the 15 mill tax limitation and levy, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of .8174 mills ($.8174 per $1,00 of state equalized valuation) upon taxable real and tangible personal property within Prairieville Townahip, Barry County. Michigan, be renewed for levy In the years 1994 through 1997 inclusive for the purpoof continuing to provide funds for the operation of the Prairieville Township Police Department, which levy will raise the first year of levy an esVmated $51,631.24? YES PROPOSAL NO. 7 NO MILLAOE INCREASE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY SERVICES Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes imposed upon real and tangi­ ble property unde; the Michigan Constitution be increased for Prairieville Township by .25 mills ($.25 per $1,000 of state equalized valuation) for a period of four years from 1994 through 1997 inclusive for the purpose of providing additional funds for public safety ser­ vices (fire protection, ambulance, and police) and shall Prairieville Township levy such increase in millage fcr auch purpose during this period, which increase will raise In the first year of such levy an estimated $15,791.30? PROPOSAL NO. 6 For the purpose of continued funding, shall the previously voted 1.5 mills for fire protection purposes, which may bo assessed in one year upon all property within Carlton Township, Barry County, State of Michigan as reduced by the fraction required by law, which in the year 1994 is estimated to result in a levy of 1.2497 mills be increased by .2503 mills to offset the fractional reduction required by law, for levy in the years 1994 through 1996 inclusive, which increase is estimated to raise in the first year of levy the sum of $7,400.50? This will result in an increase from 1.2497 to previously voted 1.5000 mills for fire protection. YES NO YES PROPOSAL NO. 8 NO MILLAGE RENEWAL FOR ROADS Shall the previous voted increase in the 15 mill tax limitation and levy, as reduced by the required millage rollback which last resulted in a levy of 4087 mills ($.4067 per $1,000 of state equalized valuation) upon taxable real and tangible personal property within Prwrieville Township. Barry County. Michigan, be renewed for levy In the years 1904 through 1997 inclusive for the purpose of continuing to provide funds for road construc­ tion. upgrading, maintenance and snow removal within Prairieville township, which levy will raise in the first year of levy an estimated $25,815.62? PROPOSAL NO. 9 YES NO MILLAGE INCREASE FOR ROADS Shall the 15 mill tax limitation on general ad valorem taxes «mposed upon real and tangi­ ble personal property under the Michigan Constitution be increased for Prairieville Township by .5 mills ($50 per $1,000 of state equalized valuation) for a penod of four years from 1994 through 1997 inclusive for the purpose of providing additional funds for road construction, upgrading, and maintenance within Prairieville Township and shall Prairieville Township levy such increase In millage for such purpose during this period, which increase will raise in the first year of such levy an estimated $31,582.61? I �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21. 1994 ARREST, continued from page 1 in March 1992 and was never returned to Um? shelter, he said Howell said the fence was never used, and was recovered this January Crowley could not be reached for comment Attorney Craig Mutch, who investigated the animal shelter controversy for the County Board, wrote in a Dec 16, 1993, letter to Crowley that Orvin Moore. County Board Chairman, asked Mulch to give Crowley information he gathered about the dog pen fencing. Mulch wrote that Gelet took a dog pen fence from a residence on Charlton Park Road and brought U to Juhe Mitchell s home. "We were told that John Gates took the dog pen to Julie Mitchell's residence for her personal use and that it never has gotten to the animal shelter," Mutch said Mutch also said Gates rent a receipt to the person who donated the fencing, but said his investigation found no record of lhe donation of the fencing in the financial records at the animal shelter for lhe first six months of 1992 Gales said that when the fence was donated to the shelter, he. Mitchell and another shelter employee. Pamela Ronchettt. dbcussed where to store the fence if they accepted it The shelter had no storage facility at the time, he said, and they could not keep the fence outdoors at lhe shelter because they This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society had been asked to keep the grounds free of clutter. Mitchell volunteered to lei the shelter keep the fencing at her home “111 the act of a good employee io let us store ii there, h's that simple, he said Gates called lhe charges against himself and Mitchell small town politics of the nx«si based kind" Mitchell said the county was aware of where the fence was and that it was common for shelter employees to store equipment at their homes When county employees came to pick up the fence, she said, it was in the same spot Gales left ii in when he dropped it off "I don't understand it,” Mitchell said. I don’t even try to understand any mere what there people arc up to." She said she was tired" of the animal shelter controversy and wanted to be "left alone.'' "I don t know what they want from me," she said. "Sooner or later it’s got to stop because it’s costing the taxpayers a fortune. Dwyer said that if there had been an intent to steal the fence. Gates would not have taken people with him to deliver the fence to Mitchell's home. He also would not have made a receipt and kept it as part of the records at the animal shelter, she said. "Some citizens have tokl me that this is the most petty and vindictive action they have ever seen taken by a county official.'* Dwyer said. Julie Mitchell (center) and John Gates (right) talk with their attorneys James J. Gouiooze (second from right) and Carol Jones Dwyer (third from right) and others Monday outside the Courts and Law Building after their arraignment on misdemeanor embezzlement charges She also maintained that once Gates was dismissed by the county board, it was not his responsibility to round up county property that was being stored at cm|»loyees' homes. Gales said he was. in fact, forbidden to communicate with the shelter or any of its cmnloyces. "It's gut wrenching not only as a former HELP WANTED Part-time Office-Cashier ...with some computer experience. Afternoons Monday-Friday. Apply In person at: HASTINGS CHRYSLER 1455 West State Street, Hastings county official, but as a person who had a somewhat distinguished career in federal law enforcement." Gates said. "I now find myself arraigned on criminal charges for politically motivated reasons.” Mitchell's attorney. James J. Goulooze. called the charges "disconcerting."' This is a pretty low-profile type of infraction." Gouloon Mid. ‘It’- old and ibcrc’i certainly no guilty intent on Julie Mitchell's part at all." BOSTON TERRIER FOR SALE I may not win any beauty contest, but hope to win someone’s heart. I am very active and love kids. I can out-play the best of them. All shots, no papers. $165 o.o Cad 945-2260 Douglas Smendik M.D. Orvin H. Moore COUNTY COMMISSIONER Cherry Valley Family Care In Association with Dr. James Weatherhead and Pennock Hospital Full Time Family Practice Having served the past nearly eight years as county commissioner has made me aware of the immense commitr.wnt of J‘me and energy required for the position With this knowledge and my experience. I am happy to renev that commitment A vote August 2nd for Orvin H Moore s a vote for experience and commitment. Paid tot by the Committee to EUct Orvin H. Moore County Commissioner. 7561 N. Hager. Kvshville, Ml 49073 Including Pediatrics, Obstetrics and Gynecology Dr. Stnendik will begin seeing patients DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, Counties of Barry and Allegan, State of Michigan 795-4434 < WHEN: Saturday, July 30,1994 • 11:00 AM-2:00 PM WHERE: Thomapple Ophthalmology parking lot 915 W. Green Street (across from Pennock Hospital) Hastings DOSTER (R) FOR STAT! REP. #87 Clowns, balloons, hot dogs, soft drinks, popcorn, trunk sale on Gucci and Carrera frames and sunglasses Visit with Dr. Flohr and Dr. Kolodziej and the staff, tour the office and see the new equipment including the "UNIQUE SYSTEM" that allows you to see any frame in stock or colored contact lenses on your face without trying them on (616) 945-3866 Cail. .945-9554 GARAGE SALE: in The Reminder « and The Banner an 51 be □D •04 •til U (J aJ Iw 04 ) iw VOTE in appreciation for your years of loyalty and support and for referring your friends and relatives we would like to thank you by inviting you to join us in a celebration Hastings. MI 49058 AMERICAN ’CANCER SOOETY Sally A Adams, Secretary Delton Kellogg School District Board of Education nOttiAPHE OnKALMOLOGY CELEBRATES OUR... 915 West Green St, Suite 101 more information call Sealed bids on borrowing up to seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($750,000) for school operating pur­ poses to be repaid from State Aid Funds will be received at the Superin­ tendent's Office, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Ml, until 3:30 p.m. on August 8,1994. The bid opening and award will be at the 7 p.m. regular board meeting on that same date. ( herrv Valiev Famih Care THORXAPPLE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC. battle against cancer For to place your SPRING August 1,1994 Bring in your old glasses to be donated to the Lions Club and/or a can of food to be donated to Love Inc and we will offer you a 20% discount on the purchase of a new frame or pair of piano sunglasses if ordered on this day tions. there is only one American Cancer Society. Follow the sword in the 1-8OO-MS-2J45. Coming August 1st ((^ANNIVERSARY IN HASTINGS! Even though there ire many cancer organiza­ YOU ARE NOT going to see a lot ot BIG SIGNS up with my name on them YOU ARE NOT going to get a bunch of EXPENSIVE JUNK MAIL with my name on it either I don’t enjoy spending MY MONEY, and l enjoy spending YOUR MONEY even less I am from the old school ot "SCRIMP AND SAVE." and I promise never to change if you want this same fiscal responsibility to continue in the State Legislature. VOn COMMISSIONER DOSTER, ATTORNEY-AT-LAW, FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE AUG, 2nd Roc »cx Dv ee ’O twet Mor* * DoiW 13003 S Dorw Qooc 0o»»w mi 49060 August2nd for... Linda WATSOh For county commissioner Representing City of Hastings 100% Against the Landfill 100% for Commission on Aging Millage Renewal "I u*ppo-: Counn Profw dor* m a prefnwond manner To atod funrrr duwub and to hait a (Otd utrAmj ’ednmshsp uah humeua and corrmuruty 1 uill strort • Htpport that !c$d carnal prexnt al conmnuor. mrtfnm and :truv and phnnmj board matmp " Pavad tor oy ma Commmai, »J •4 K 03 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 21, 1994 — Page 15 John Gates sues county, animal shelter employee by Elalwe GIbert Assistant Editor For the second time in nine days, the Barry County Board of Commissioners has been hit with a lawsuit. John Gates, a former Barry County employee, is suing the County Board and a current animal shelter employee, accusing them of slander and violating the state s Open Meetings Act and the Freedom of Information Act. Last week, three Hastings area residents filed suit against the County Board and County Planning Commission alleging the two bodies did not follow their own rules in approving a rezoning request in Carlton Gales, recently fired from his job as county planning and zoning director by lhe County Board, filed suit this week, seeking more than 110.000 and coals and attorney fees because he claims the County Board and Animal Control Officer Pam Ronchelii made false and defamatory statements about him and spread false rumors with malicious mient to defame hu character The lawsuit claims that damages from the alleged slander nearly caused Gates recent wife. Sandy. Io be disinherited by her family. Gates also charges that he has suffered extreme emotional anguish and trauma because of lhe board's actions. He suffered a bean attack several days after his investigative report' without regard to their truth or falsehood." according to the lawsuit Gates and his attome> said they repeatedly advised the County Board that Ronchelti s statements were false. However, they claim the County Board took no action to attempt lo limit Ronchelti's "further slander and. lo the contrary, encouraged and rewarded it. and repeated it lo ever broader audiences.' according to the lawsuit Gates contends that "with malicious intent" to damage his reputation, individual members of the County Board have repeated Ronchelti's alleged false statements to other individuals and to other governmental officials, such as township board members The lawsuit claims some members of lhe County Board have represented Ronchetti s remarks to be true statements and have urged others to read the shelter investigation report. Gales contends that the County Board and "its agents" promised him hi could l. he contents of the animal shelter investigation report before it was published and formally and publicly presented lo the board, but he claims he never had lhe opportunity. When Gales was asked whether he wished the report to be received and discussed in an open or closed County Board meeting, he alleged that "he was only told that he was mentioned in ’he report and was given no notice that lhe report contained grievances against him. and was given no notice that, contrary to the implications of the name investigation.' the report merely contained a recitation of defamatory statements made about him with no comment on or finding as to their truthfulness." according lo the lawsuit. Gates also claims through his attorney that information in the shelter report and Gates, himself, were never discussed In a public or properly called closed meeting of county commissioners between Jan. II, when the board received lhe report and May 12, when the board held a special meeting. Il was ai the May 12 meeting that the board fked Gates. The lawsuit contends that the resolution lo discharge Gates was prepared before the meeting and was presented and voted on with Cook Talks Shop With Senior Citizens Oases has requested a Jury trial in bls iwsuih which was filed Tuesday morning i Barry County Circuit Court. Gates also alleges that the County Board elated the Open Meetings Act by meeting i dosed session lo deliberate matters of abUr policy. Gales' future with die county by Barrie L Konicov County Board Chairman Orvin Moore Bill Cook receives support from many senior citizens at recent picnic. iwsuit and Ronchetti said she did not wara > comment, but said her anorney might rant to respond at a later date. Gates attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer of astings. said, "John's lawsuit basically "I think BUI Cook is the best candidate to represent us honestly and with heartfelt concern in Lansing. Bill understands Social Security, senior healthcare issues and the needs of all senior citizens. I’m voting for Bill on August 2nd. ” - Hazel Peck. AARP damaging to tomebody else'. wrecked havoc with his personal hfe elderly mother has beer, put through aendous trauma from people calling her “As a senior citizen and AARP member, it’s important to me that our next state representative understands the issues w seniors face. I've talked to BUI and he do— aadtntaad!" Bill Cook cares and will be an excellent watchdog for us in Lansing. Let’s stick together and vote for Bill Cook on August 2nd. ” — Louise Braden, AARP o are ropcmiMe for that damage caused vicious lies maliciously spread, can they released from any responsibility tattoever? I think the answer ts clearly Dwyer aid ddition to htt planning and zoning duties. Gases* lawsuit claims that agents of the bounty Board enlisted the assistance of lonchetti in defeating a grievance filed by nexher Animal Shelter employee. Julie fiichell. related u) her discharge from mpioyment tn March 1993 and allegedly obcued negative comments about Mitchell ‘At that time, defendant Ronchetti falsely led io agents and employees of Barry unry. including lo certain members of the rry County Board of Commissioners, that nntiff (Gates) engaged in sexual ereourse with Ms Mrtcheil in the animal dter. that be left with her during work urs to conduct personal business. :luding sex. that he falsified her time :ords and/or his own time records, that he owed her to falsify her time records, and After Mitchell won more than $20,000 in grievance settlement from the County Icard last November, me board decided to ire an attorney to conduct an investigation f past operations at the animal shelter. The ivestigativc report was made public during formal presentation in January and repeats by defendant Ronchetti ' the lawsuit The law firm ibat conducted the ivesugation "publicly staled that they were X hired lo judge the truth of the allegations defendant Ronchetn. which were repeated canunem on ibe credibility ot defendant the truth of the aUegMiom and that lhe legations were repealed in the written some members of the County Board have shown those documents to friends, acquaintances and relatives Gates was denied a copy of the documents on the basis of attorney-client privilege when he requested them under the Freedom of Information Act. Dwyer claims commissioners said the April memorandum contained factual conclusions about the allegations in the shelter report and that factual conclusions are not privileged from disclosure under Michigan's Freedom of Informaikxi Act. g||M MBBMM ;■ •• ,;-j ? s • IRS TAXES ARE VOLUNTARY I know they are voluntary because my wife, Susie, has recetved a letter from the IRS exempting her from both filing and paying federal income tax. IF I AM NOT REQUIRED TO FILE OR PAY FEDERAL INCOME TAX. THEN NEITHER SHOULD YOU Here are a few additional topics that I will be covering: • Stopping Audits • Stopping Employment Withholdings • Stopping IRS Threats • Stopping Bank Account Levies • Removing Tax Liens * Stnmny War Gamiahmenq , { I would like to invite you to attend a FREE Lecture open to the public on the subject of taxes and money on T jesday, July 26th at 8:00 P.M. at Thor las Jefferson Hall, 328 S. Jefferson, in Hastings. Stay Strong — Vote Cook on August 2 'All of Ibis damage arises directly from : false statements made about John Viciously by a number of people and the aad of Oomnessionen shares tremendous for broadcauing ihoae ice again trampled on John Gales' nghls id the public's rights generally given lo cm by the Open Meetings Aci in lichigan and the Freedom of Information a." Dwyer said. There can be absolutely no doubt that county prosecuting attorney's office, lhe board decided April 12 that the documents would be secret, "for their eyes only." However. Gates and Dwyer allege that My name is Barrie Konkov, and I am running for U.S. Congress on the Libertarian ballot in your district, whkh includes Kent, Ion«a. and the northern half of Barry County. I am a Libertarian because Libertarians support the Constitution. The Constitution says that We the People are not to be taxed directly by the federal United States Government. A direct tax is an income tax which the Constitution expressly forbids die federal government from imposing on us. He claims Ibe Freedom of Information Act 'as violated because lhe defendants ileciively released certain public documents i ibe public while refusing then release lo John's repulalion has been rctnianenily maged." she continued. "He s been fired »m tot job. His prospects of future Howl Legally Stopped Paying Federal Income Tax attorneys on how to proceed with infixmation in the investigative animal shelter report and a memorandum from the Candidate tor U.S. Congress trom the Vd District ot Michigan ges that the board did not property gm his right » have grievances against hin all over town without And this lawsuit is those no discussion about the grounds for the Tiring or no discussion of the investigative report or lhe merits or truth or falsehood of any of the allegations contained in it. The discharge resolution contained two written allegations as the basis for firing. "Upon information and belief, a majority of the defendant Board of Commissioners met between Jan. 11 and May 12. 1994 for the purpose of deliberating towards a decision regarding the Jan. 11 report and for the purpose of deliberating upon action regarding your plaintiff (Gales), which deliberations resulted in a direction that the resolution offered on May 12, 1994, be drafted fix introduction and adoption at that meeting, and at which it was determined that a majority of the board would support said resolution." lhe lawsuit alleges. When the board in April received a recommendation memorandum from its In preparanon for the meenng, I ask you to call the IRS at 1-800-829-1040 and ask them me following question: "What law or statute requires me to file or pay federal income tax?" Write down whatever they tell you, and bring it to the meeting along with a friend! Pad for by The Barrie Konkov for Congress Committee 9390 Whitneyville Rd. SE, Aho. Michigan Postal Code 49302 Telephone (616)891-2217 1994-95 Schedule of Regular Meetings • BOARD OF EDUCATION • Delton Kellogg Schools PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT the Board of Education of DELTON KELLOGG SCHOOLS, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan will hold regular meetings on the specified dates and at the following times and place during the fiscal year commencing July 1,1994, and ending June 30,1995: TIME: 7:00 P.M. LOCATION: ROOM 35 - Upper Elementary Building 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan 49046 JUL 11,1994 NOV 14, 1994 MAR 13,1995 AUG 08, 1994 •APR. 17,1995 DEC 12,1994 SEP 12,1994 JAN 09, 1995 MAY 08, 1995 OCT 10,1994 FEB 13, 1995 •JUN 19, 1995 Second Monday of Month except April and June, 1995. The Organizational Meeting in 1995 will be July 10,1995. Proposed minutes of each of the meetings listed above will be available for public inspection, during regular business hours, at the Office of the Superintendent, 327 North Grove Street, Delton, Michigan, not more than eight (8) business days after the date of each such scheduled meeting, and approved minutes of each meeting will be available for public inspection during regular business hours, at he same location, not more than five (5) business days after the meeting at which the minutes are approved. Copies of the minutes shall also be available at the reasonable estimated cost for printing or copying. Upon oral or written request for a subscription and payment of a fee established by the Board, minutes shall be mailed to any person or business by first class mail. The subscription may be valid for up to six (6) months. This notice is given by Order of the Board of Education pursuant to Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of Michigan, 1976, as amended. Sally A. Adams, Secretary DATED: July 11, 1994 Delton Kellogg Board of Education (616) 623-9246 DATES: I RUTLAND CHARTKR TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERES­ TED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinwice will ba held on Wednesday. August 17.1994, commencing st 7:30 o'clock p.m. si ths Rutlwid Charier Township Hsll, 24B1 Hssth Road. Hastings, Mlchlgwi. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to bs considered Include, in brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Ross M Beker, 1880 W Gun Lake Road. Heatings, Ml. for rezonlng of property currently zoned "R-1” Residential Single Family to the "C-1" Office District or "C-2" Community Business District. The property Is located at 1880 W. Gun Lake, described as: Beginning at a point In the centerline ol M-37 which lies North 3.97 feet, thence North 88 degrees 46 minutes East 391 40 feet, thence North 88 degrees m minutes X seconds East 140.52 test from West u Section 13, Township 3, Range 9 for beginning, thence North 293.17 feel, thence North 73 degrees 19 minutes East 343.10 fast, thence South 22 degrees 42 minutes 30 seconds 286.42 feet, thence South 1 degree 43 minutes 30 seconds East 114 feet, thence South 88 degrees 16 minutes 30 seconds West 442.60 feet to beginning. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the application, the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be exwnined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Townahip Hall, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, during regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance andror Land Use Plan and maps may be exwnlned at said public hearing Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning the loregoing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of tha hearing on August 17, 1994, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7> days notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All Interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By: Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Ml 49058-9725 (616) 948-2194 t (7-21) �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 21, 1994 Hastings man given 80 to 120 months in sex offense A 30-year-old Hastings nun. who pleaded no contest in June lo a charge of sexually assaulting a girl under 13 yean old Iasi September, was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court lo 80 to 120 months in prison Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster saiJ he gave Cad E. Kidder the maximum possible sentence because Kidder had several opportunities to correct his behavior, but lacked the moral discipline to do so and "repetitively" molested the girl. The judge also ordered Kidder to pay for any cowneling the girl might need Kidder pleaded no contest in June to a charge of suit with the intent to commit sexual penetration as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor s Office In exchange, the prosccuur i greed to drop two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Kidder for allegedly having oral sex with the girl Kidder offered a no contest plea to the assault charge because of a lack of memory about the incident. in June to having sex with a mentally impaired man in 1993. Jacob B. Dean pleadeu guilty to a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison The count is also charged as a second offense, which requires that Dean receive no less than five years in prison on the charge, if convicted Dean's plea was made as part of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor's office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed lo drop a count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a high-coun misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $500 fine, or both The prosecutor also agreed to <‘rop a charge Dean is a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum possible sentences on lhe other charges by one-and-one-half times. • A Sept. 26 trial was scheduled for a 53year-old Plainwell man accused of sexually penetrating a girl under 13 years old in 1989. Wendell O. Burkett faces two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up lo life in prison, for allegedly penetrating the girl orally and digitally He also is charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 fa other recent court busmess • An Aug. 4 sentencing date was set for a 30-year-old Delton man who pkaded guilty Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /■<V> GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN A INDIANA betwwa 7-W, k> tlaju in ita Jtete’s 7* amul I9M Grad Repide Pi*e>na. Over 120,000 m pruts aid scholarships. Csll today. 1-100-PAGEANT, exl 6171 (1400-724-326$). GUN LAKE: OM new tot LO W, 2-bedroont S41 Ora, yete-round. 616-40-2347. / or \al< NEW CRAZY PATCH­ WORK QUILTS: Crochet sfghsas, crochet rag nigs, baby qailtx. 152-9037 __________ I/>r BARN SALE 4231 S. SHORE DRIVE Knone wsshsr, Ina of furniliire, ctota, Bote. July 23rd On 250i. Acten Point off M-43, next Cloverdale MOVING SAL* Lots to choose from in this 2 fwmih, nn* Mie "*« air “d.ikrac? gort-.-crih, bsssmu. hikes, l»„ toys, air hocteynBle.lrora. games, old stereo equipment, urre mattress sec and frame, water 'aid and more. Jaly 21-23. Tfac. Pri. and SaL 44. 1801 Etft M01 (IK antes E on Mill from light al Mill and Michigan) SATURDAY 23RD M Bna^ neu shins, jackets, helmets. CoUten Jr Claws. microwave stand, pictures, hamper, many other items. 1105 Boulder Dr. (East State Rd. lo Powell, lo Boukfer.) Haatmgs I hip Watittd ASPHALT WORKERS, EQUIPMENT OPERATORS. CLD licensing needed. EOE. Call 795-7303 or «91-9239 BARRY COUNTY FAIR-help wanted B travel aad work in carnival games. Prefer Uprated driver. Contact George Pwti at fahponnds aftm 4gm._______ \ iihunfin • a C AMARO - 33,800 mites, 400/500hp; in great shape! Drives excellent $5,000. 374-1355 evenings. 77 MONTE CARLO-121.000 mite*. VI, air. crate, till, swivel buckets, console, excellent “*P« 61,500. 374-1355 rwtap FORSaLE: 19C3 MERCURY MARQUIS: runs good, body fair. $600. 948-2875 days. (517)543-1589 eves._________ FOR SALE: 89' CB996 HONDA, full dress. $1,500 OBO. 81’ Olds Csdaas for parts, with rebuilt 350 VI 72 engine with extra transaussioa, $300 83’ 179 cn. in. V6 Buick Skylart engine, $100. Call 945-5745 after 5pm. CARD OF THANKS Thank yon very much to lhe Lake Odessa area Historical Society for the honor of being chosen as Grand Marshalls of lhe 1994 Lake Odessa Fair Parade. Gerald and I were so my proud to have been sr tec led. CUSTOMER SERVICE, fufl- DIRECT CARE STAFF far 6 bed residential hosne, high­ school diploma or GED and drivers license. 945-9613. EXCAVATION HELF WANTED prefer someone with backhoe experience. CDX a plus wme P.O Box 149, Free­ port ML 49325 EOE. HELP WANTED: W.G. WADE SHOWS is looking for help to travel lhe Mich, area and then to sonny Florida. Good pay. living quarters, bonus. Now at the Barry Co. Fairgrounds in Hastings. ML Alaa, need help SaL mgta to tear down rides. Can 616-948-8604 or 948-8549. $ $ My thanks lo everyone that was a part of this special honor. A heartfelt thank yon to our nieces and nephews Robert and Lynda Cobb Jr. and John and Jane Charley for representing us in lhe parade and to Doc and Vera Kaufman, to lhe Lake Odessa Fair Board for the beaut­ iful memorial wreath, for lhe car and our Grand Manhall plaque. Special thanks to Elaine Gartock, Lynda Cobb and John Waite who had done an lhe wort the recepcton had to be canceled. They along with Jackie Gilli­ land. June Mead and Eleanor Heaorn served lunch after the funeral services. Being chosen as Grand Manhalb will always be a memory I shall chenxh Most sincerely - Joan Chorley Community Chorus Needs .fc Singers Like You! & *•* A-’ Sing with the Barry County Community Chrorus under the direction of Patti LaJoye W ’h IL JO . PUPPIES FOR SALE: Moma AKC Bichow Fnse and Pops AKC Mtn. 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In exchange, lhe pmoecutor agreed to drop another identical charge. Both counts are charged as second offenses, meaning that lhe minimum sentence Boltbousc can receive on each is five years in prison. Sentencing was set for Aug. 25 • A 38-year-old Shelbyville man who pleaded guilty to drunk driving in April was sentenced io one year in jail and five yean of probation. Joel A. Sniezek was also ordered to pay $5,000 in fines and costs. Sniezek pleaded guilty in June to a charge of drunk driving, third offense, as part of a pica agreement with the prosecutor's office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend at Sniezek s sentencing that he receive no more than one year in jail. The prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that Sniezek was driving wilh a suspended license, second offense. Sniezek stood mute to that charge and a not guilty pica was entered on his behalf Sniezek told lhe court during his plea to the drurA driving charge that he ran the car he was driving off the road at the intersection of Kingsbury and Pifer roads. He said he had a blood alcohol level of .20 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. • A 20-year-old Hastings man accused of breaking into a station wagon in May stood mule to the charge. A not guilty plea was entered on Allen L. Steele's behalf. Steele is charged with breaking into the car to steal property worth more than $5. Thai charge is punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $1,000 fine. An Aug. 11 pro-cnal was scheduled. • Ad 18-year-old Dowling man accused of breaking into automobiles and a Rutland Township home earlier this year pleaded guilty to some of the charges against him. Joseph E. Cole II pleaded guiliy as pan of a plea agreement io two counts of breaking into automobiles to steal property worth more than $5. Those charges are punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $1,000 fine. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of breaking into an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 yean in prison, and maliciously causing more than $100 in damage to the home, which carries a maximum sentence of four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. The prosecutor will also drop a charge that Cole attempted to break into a pickup truck, which is punishable by up to two-anda-half yean in prison or s $500 fine, and a charge he possessed more than $100 in stolen stereo equipment, which carries a maximum sentence of five yean in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend at Cote's sentencing that be receive no more than one year in jail. Sentencing was set for Aug. 11. • A 19-yew-old Byron Center man accused of safe breaking and ocher charges stood mute to the charges against him. No: guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Richard Wcedall Jr. Wcedall is charged with one count of breaking and entering, punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He also faces a count of Middleville man held in abduction SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, barns, esc. Randson Hesserty, 945-2545. A 20-yeir-old Middleville min wu arrened Tueidiy morning on charger rlemming from the reported abduction of a 17-year-old woman In Halting! early Saturday. Hasting! City Mice raid. Jaaon R Richer. 20. war arraigned Tuesday in Barry County District Court oo charges of kidnapping, felonious assault and assault with lhe intent to commit criminal TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. sexual conduct. A $7.500 cash bond was set by the court, and a July 27 pre-exam was scheduled. The victim reportedly identified Richer as one of four men who kidnapped her while she walked along South Michigan Avenue al I a.m Saturday. Mice sull are investigating TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chippmg. Reasonable rales. Free esti­ mates. Insured. Randson Hester ly. 945-2545_______________ reports about the other three men. She told police a car pulled up along side her while she was walking, and two men jumped out. The men grabbed her by lhe amis and polled her inlo the back seat of the TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, slump grinding, free esumaies, fully insured, we leave your yard clean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. vehicle, she said. The men look her outside of town, look her out of the car and auempud to rape her. the victim said. The woman said she fought lhe nx-n off. but one of them pulled a knife and cut her about ten times on the thighs and PROFESSIONAL PAINT­ ING, roofing, carpet rleaning 758-3404,___________________ WRITE NOW COMPUTING - Ictiers, resumes, manuscripts, news ieuers. signs, banners, mvitations. etc. Experienced 945-9712 ask for Mary the back. The men then brought her back into town and dropped her off. police said. safe breaking, which is punishable by life in prison or any number of years. In addition, he is charged with receiving and concealing stolen firearms, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both, and carrying a concealed revolver and carrying a revolver with unlawful Inlent, both charges punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2 JOO fine. A pre-trial was set for July • An Aug. 8 trial was scheduled for a 19year-old Otsego man accused of committing burglary and larceny in April A July 21 final pre-trial was also set for Roger D. Smith breaking 10 years into two Road. Smith Jr. is charged wilh two counts of and entering, punishable by up lo In prison, for allegedly breaking storage units on Chief Noonday' He also faces a charge of committing ; larceny in a building for allegedly stealing ; tools. Thai charge is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Smith stood mule lo charges in June and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. ; * An Aug. 8 trial was set for a 17-year-old i Wyoming man accused of breaking into j storage units at Harrison's Mini Storage in 4 Middleville in April. A July 21 final pre-trial waa also set for ! James L. Whitaker. Whitaker faces two counts of breaking J and entering, which is punishable by up lo j 10 years in prison. He also is charged wilh committing j larceny in a buildmg for stealing toote from i lhe units. Crashes at North Broadway intersection injure two Two Hastings woman were hurt Friday, July 8, In two car craahea at the Intersection ol North Broadway and Warn State Road, Hastings City Po8ca said. A 70-year-oM Hastings woman was hurt In the flrsl ernah, pidufad above, and a teenager was Injured In Vie second coBision. which occurred an hour-and-a-halt later. In the first crash, Mildred O. Slxberry, of 134 Leach Lake, was driving south on Broadway at about 2:17 pm. whan a northtxxmd car, driven by John D. Brockhoft, 44, of 8049 Robertson Road, MkJdtovOte. tried to make a left turn onto Stale Road to front of her. police said. Slxberry was takan to Pannock Hospital where she was traded and released Brockhoft was ticketed lor taking to yield the right-of-way and having •imirart driver's license nollce mlrt . Alicia A. Miller. 19, of'403 S. Jefferson, was also driving south on Broedway when she was hit by a northbound car making a tell turn onio Stale at about 3:43 pro.. ofVoaM said, "he driver of the other car. Darryl B. Beiton, 30, ot Huntington Vfoods, told po*kf ha wt s not abie to see Mast's car because of other sotahbound traflic. MHer was taktet to Pa mock Hospital where she was treated and retoasad. Baton was ticketed tor taflng to yted the righl-ol-way. officers said. Horse killed, motorist hurt in crash HASTINGS TWP. — A 56-year-old Allegan woman was bun Sunday morning when , she struck and killed a 16-year-old Arabian bone on South Bedford Road, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Evelyn McWilliams was driving south on Bedford near Cobum Road at 1:39 im. when she collided with the horse, deputies said. The car then went 250 yards and hit a tree. ' ** The hone, which was owned by Coline Branch, of 1255 Mixer Road. Hastings, roiled over at least three times and had a broken neck, police said. McWilliams was taken to Pennock Hospital, but her condition could not be determined. * Bellevue woman injured in rollover ASSYRIA TWP. — A roll-over crash oo East Avenue Wednesday. July 13. injured a 20-year-old Bellevue woman. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report Sara R. Pearson was driving north on East Avenue near Huff Road at 12:30 p.m. when she lost control of the car and went off the east side of the road, deputies said. They said the car roiled over and landed on its wheels. Pearson was taken to the Community Site of the Battle Creek Health System, where she wis treated and released. Items stolen from three city parks HASTINGS — More than $1,000 worth of items were reported stolen from three city parks last Thursday. Hastings City Police report. Three softball bases worth $202 were stolen from Bob King Park, officers said. A $500 fiberglass lion water fountain was taken from Tyden Park, and a toy pig was stolen from Second Ward Park, police said. Two teens hurt in van rollover ASSYRIA TWP — Two teenagers were hurt in a roll-over van accident Saturday. July 9. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. James C. Fancher. 15. of Bellevue, and Joshua K. Cronk. 18. of Battle Creek, were taken to the Community site of the Battle Creek Health S^uem. where they were treated and released. Troopers said the driver of the van. Caleb M. Cronk. 17. of Battle Creek, was driving east on Cox Road near M-66 al 2:10 p.m when it began to fishtail. He lost control of the vehicle and it went off the road and rolled over, police said. Man falls out of back of pickup RUTLAND TWP — A 21-ycar-dd Battle Creek man was hurt Monday. July 11, when he fell out of the back a pickup truck traveling on M-37 near McCann Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Police said Nathaniel D. Bruce fell out of the truck at about 8:30 p.m. «nd landed on the shoulder of (he road The driver of the truck, a 22-year-old Battle Creek man. was slowing the truck down and pulling it off the road when Bruce fell from the truck, deputies said. They said the vehicle was moving at 15 io 20 mph uhen the man fell. Deputies said the driver had a blood alcohol level of. 12 percent, and he was arrested on a charge of drunk driving. Bruce was taken to Pennock Hospital but his condition could not be determined. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-07-28.pdf c74ae249b9729a33426af943e6239e61 PDF Text Text Hastings’ only DDA chair resigns Election races for county, state See Page 3 A last look at county fair See Inside See Special Section THURSDAY. JULY 28. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 24 PRICE 25* Four county-wide millages on ballot Primary to decide candidates, issues Second District with opposition in the November general election from Democrat Marcus Hoover of Copemish. The Second District lakes in about onethird of Hope Township and all of Barry. Orangeville. Prairieville. Thomapple and Yankee Springs townships. The races for 23rd District Stale Senate. 87lh District Stale Representative and all eight seals on the Couniy Board of Com­ missioners are covered comprehensively elsewhere in this issue of the Banner (see In­ side). There are four candldiees who are running unopposed for township board seats in which they are filling out unexpired terms of others no longer In office. They include Democrat Trustee Michael Smith in Hast­ ings Charier. Republican Richard Raymond in Irving. Mike O'Brien in Orangeville and Republican Treasurer Vickey Nottingham in Prairie villc. The most crowded field of ail Is the non­ partisan race for four new judgeships In the Third District Court of Appeals, which cov­ ers a great deal of southern Michigan. The 20 on the ballot will be Craig Avery. Richard Bandstra. William Forsyth. Shawn GotCh. Joel Hoekstra. Dawn Krupp, lane Marin. Timothy McMnrrow. Manhnw Paul Smug and Michael Stnolctiski. all ok Grand Rapids; Calvin Boaman of Grand Haven; J-Ad Graphici New Service The primary election it xa for Tucaday. ar pot It at various places around the county will be open from 7 im lo 8 p.m. There will be a lot of deoston making — on nommarioos for U.S. Senate. Governor. U.S. Congress. Stale Senate. State Representative and Couniy Board of Commissioners. Adding lo the process of picking people will be picking issues, particularly four county-wide balloi questions on services lo senior cilirens and emergency 911 services. Two balloi proposals will deal with 911. One will be a renewal of 8832 nail for five years (1995-1999) to continue Use emer­ gency telephone and dispatch service In Barry Couniy. down from a nail four years ago becauae of Headlee Amendment provi­ sions for a roilbacs. The other will be an ad­ ditional one-quarter mill for enhancing po­ lice. fire and eme-gency services and public safety equipment for up to four years. 1995im. One proposal for senior cilirens millage through the Barry County Commission on Aging win be a renewal of J213 null, down from a quarter of a min qpmved four years ago, rolled back >rrauar of Headlec. The other request will ie for tie addi kxal 0787 mill lost through Headlee. whicu mandaes that millages be seduced loihgiaggof infla­ tion when property aasessmemsinaete an­ nually. I Bub of the semrtr citizens mdlages wPl be for 10 yean, starting in 1995. There will be one race for Michigan Gov­ ernor. with four Democrats attempting lo win the right to meet Incumbent Republican John Engler in the November general elec­ tion The four are former Congressman Howard Wolpe. who formerly represented Barry Couniy; Stale Senator Debbie Stabenow. Siwe Rep Lynn Joodahl; and former East Lansing Mayor Larry Owen Wolpe. Stabenow and Joodahl all have been frequent guest speakers al the Barry County Democrats' First Friday forums in Hastings Six Democrats are vying for the nomma non for U.S. Senator, a seal being vacated by the retiring Donald Riegle They include William Brodhead. Bob Can. John Kelly. Carl Marimga, I-ana Pollack md Joel Fergu­ Kenneth Bronson. Peter John Collins and Michael Schroer of Ann Arbor. Daniel A. Burress of Brighton; Meg Hackett Carrier of Rockford; Michael Flynn of Non!- son. Two Republicans in the race for the nonanauon are Rortna Romney and Spencer Abraham. There will be one primary race In the three congressional districts that cover pens of Barty Coumy Incumbent Republican Seventh District Congressman Nick Smith of Addison faces a challenge from Mark Behnke, a City Councilman from Battle Creek. The winner will meet Democrat Kim McCaughtry of Tecumseh. The Seventh District includes the town­ ships of Assyria. Johnstown, Baltimore and Maple Grove in Barry County The Third Congressional District, which takes in a tiny pan of Baltimore, two-thirds of Hope and all of Carbon. Castleton. Hast­ ings, Rutland. Hope. Irving and Woodland townships, will see incumbent Republican Vem Ehlers, elected last December, take on Democrat Betsy J. Flory this November. Both are from Grand Rapids. Incumbent Republican Peter Hoekstra of Holland will seek his second term from the Muskegon; James Ford of Kalamazoo; Charles Justian of Ada; and Paul Makviey of St. Joseph. Millage issues will be on the ballot In eight townships Tuesday. The following is a sketch of the proposals; • Barry Township — Two proposals, one a renewal of two mills for two yean for fire protection; the other a renewal of two mins for police proteaion. • Cariton Township — Two proposals to override the Headlee rollback, one for .1669 mill for three yean for general operating purposes; the other for 1.2497 mills for three yean for fire protection. • Castleton and Maple Grove townships See ELECTION, continued paf* 3 Hastings City Manager candidate list pared to 10 byDavHT. Yoaaj Editor If all goes according to plans. Hastings will have its first dty manager on the job by Labor Day. Mayor Mary Lou Gray says. Councilwoman Miriam White, chair of the Finance and Personnel Committee, passed around a proposed job description to council members for them to consider Monday night. The next step in the process was to be a meeting Tuesday with a consultant from the Michigan Municipal to close the applications and pare the candidates' field down to 10. Gray said she expects the council to con­ duct interviews of three or four finalists, perhaps during the third week of August. She added that the consultant will provide guidelines for what questions council mem­ bers should or should not ask of the candi­ dates Gray added that she hopes the interviews will be as accessible to the public as possi­ ble. Hastings has never had a city manager be­ fore. but that will change after passage last November of a new city charter that calls for creation of the position. In other business Monday evening. the council: Barry County Fair is now history This unusual pair of equine met in front of the horse bam last week during the Barry County Fair held at the Barry County Expo Center west of Hastings. "Oakte" is a sot-year-old Shire draft horse shown by Katie Kimmel of Middleville A member of the T K Riders 4-H Club. Katie drives the 19 1 hand horse and her dad "rides him for tun " "Hodges Lucky Lady, was shown at the fair by Melissa Hodges, 11 a member of Trail Dusters 4-H Club Lucky is a 27 inch yearling and was shown both in 4-H and open horse haler pony classes This was Melissa's first year to show a pony at the lair • Received the impression that things went reasonably well for the first Parents Network sponsored teen dance last Saturday night at F»sh Hatchery Park. 1 didn't get a call, so I assumed it went off without a hitch." said Director of Public Ser­ vices Jeff Mansfield He added that he looked over the park Monday morning and did not see any indica­ tions of problems. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum said she went down to the park briefly Saturday evening and "It looked like a nice setup .o me." • Learned from Mansfield that work on Tyden Park is nearly complete. Neu ?r the basketball and tennis courts were installed this week. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower compli­ mented the work that has been done, saying the park looks nice • Referred to the Property Commitlee a re­ quest from the Cable Access Commitlee to purchase a device lo edit tape. • Approved payment of necessary ex­ penses for City Assessor Judy Myers and staff to attend vinous short courses directly related to assessing functions. • Approved a request from Simpson Industries to use Fish Hatchery Park for a picnic and put up a tent, but disallowed use of a dunk tank because of the lack of liability insurance. • Had the first reading of an ordinance that clarifies costs of installation, connection, op­ eration and repair of sewer and whose re­ sponsibility is involved. • Voted to spend a maximum of SI5370 to Progressive Architecture and Engineering of Grand Rapids to study expansion of the wastewater plant to accommodate more customers • Heard Gray read a proclamation honor­ ing Pete Snore, who is retiring from the De­ partment of Public Works July 29 after more than 27 years. An open house for Snore will be held that day from noon to 2 p.m. al City Hall. • Ixamed from Mansfield that the city has received a check for $37373 from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources, about half the grant the city woo for the Ty­ den Park project �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28. 1994 Company proposes to take solid waste out of county by Jeen Gallup Writer Al the same time that one large solid waste company is petitioning Barry County officials to bring waste into the couniy. another is asking to lake up to 100 percent of the county's waste out of the county. Browning Ferris Industries, the second largest waste systems company in the world, has submitted a request to amend Barry's solid waste plan to allow BF1 io compete for all of the solid wa»it generated in the News Briefs: Wildlife artist’s work on display Jon LcBeau, Michigan Wildlife Artist of the Year, will exhibit his works in Hastings for the next two weekends, beginning Fnday His displays are sponsored by the Ibomappie Arts Council of Barry Coun­ ty They will be featured at the Arts Hat­ chery Building in Fish Hatchery Park Hours for the exhibit will be 4 to 6 p tn. Friday. July 29 and Aug 5. and from I io 5 p.m. July 30 and 31 and Aug 6 and 7. A public reception for the artist will be held from 3 lo 5 p.m. Sunday al the Arts Hatchery Building A lifelong resident of Grand Rapids. IxBeau has a bachelor of arts degree from Grand Valley State University. One of his works, a painting of a short-eared owl. was featured on the cover of the Apnl 1993 edition of Mu higan Oui-of- Doors magazine He also won the competition for the Michigan Trout and Sump with a pain ting of a grayling Ponderosa plans moving along well Plans are moving along for opening a new Ponderosa Restaurant in Hastings by Oct. 31 The restaurant. which will be located next tu K mart in the strip mall on West State Street, is expected to employ bet­ ween 50 and 80 people ana serve betweqn 21f vrd 220 customers. \ Panners in the venture arc Man Spencer. Sharon and Ken Langford. Steve and Peggy Pierce and Sue Rose Ken Langford. a former State Police trooper. Mart Spencer, an employee at Bruce's Frame and Alignment in Mid­ dleville; and Sieve Pierce, former manager of the Plumb's grocery in Hastings, will be managers The restaurant's grand buffet will be included with entrees in the Hartings location, along *rth an all-you-can-eat sundae bar. The grand buffet will in­ clude a taco bar. a Chinese bar. salad bar. vegetables and meat The Ponderosa will offer tune dif­ ferent stexk cuts, along with chicken en­ trees. shrimp and fish The restaurant will be olpen every day of the year except Christmas and Thanksgiving Weekday hour, will be from II a m. to 9 p.m Local Red Cross gets re-chartered The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross has been re chartered under more strict standards by the national organization Local Red Cross Director Karen Despres said 156 chapters nationwide were not re-chartered because they dub* i meet requirements Some of the criteria included services to the military; disaster aid. a com­ prehensive blood program; health and safety education. including AIDS, first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation, and optional " services such as working wrth youths and veterans German band to play Saturday The Scadt Kapelle Miesenbach band from Germany *ill perform in concert ai 7:30 p.m Saturday at the Central School Auditorium in Hastings The concert originally was planned for the outdoors in a local park, but potential problems w«h mosquitoes have move it indoors Thew Miesenbach band is touring tne United Slates through a Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp program The Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County ts bringing the group lo Hastings, with the assistance of local resident Hans Van Kuilenburg Beds for several band members still arc needed for the group s visit July 29-Aug I Band members will spend Sunday with host families and may visit Chariton Park and other local points of Those interested in hosting band members mas call Hans Van Kuilenburg at 945-9408 after 7 p.m or Michelle Pappas at 795-7704 Another host is needed Aug 4-6 when an Austrian band, the Stella Brass, will make a visit. county. They plan to deliver the solid waste to landfills in Washtenaw and Calhoun counties for disposal said Robert Line, director of external affairs for the company Washtenaw County s solid waste plan already allows the importing of solid waste from all 83 Michigan counties, and the agreement has been in effect for a couple of years. I inc said. Calhoun County officials now are working on an amendment to its solid waste plan to allow importation from 17 counties. Depot Day set in Lake Odessa The second annual Depot Day in Lake Odessa will be held from I p.m. until dusk Saturday. July 30 The event, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Historical Society , will feature hourly entertainment, beginning at 2 p.m. with the Happy Tones, followed by the Washtub Trio. Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society , the Nashville Strings. Lakewood Choral Society and clog dancing demonstrations. The 1994 Janie Rodnguez Award will be presented to Merton Gariock and the family of the late Fran Armstrong will be recognized for the posthumous 1993 award Musicians Showcase to feature gospel An evening of gospel musa. , featuring the Davis Brothers and Too Tro-, will be at the next Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight (Thursday. July 28) at Arby s Restaurant in Hastings The Davis Brothen are from Battle Creek and will make their fourth Showcase appearance They recently celebrated their 25th anniversary in gospel music Too True ts made up of local singers Doug Freeland and Demy Myers. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Activity Night slated for youths An Activity Night for Hastings area middle school- and high school-aged youths will be held from 8 lo 10:30 p.m. Saturday at the West Gym of the Hastings Middle School Basketball and volleyball are amAng the activities Hut will be available There will be a®2 entry charge The activity 4 being sponsored by the Hastings Area Parent Network Founders Weekend marshals selected Retired bakery owners Edmund and Bumadine Nowowiejski have been defied grand marshals of the annual Delton Founders Weekend parade Satur­ day. Aug. 13. Residents in the Crooked lake area since 1967. the couple have been com­ munity activists for more than a quarter of a century Some of their involvement with ac­ tivities have included membership in and construction of the Delton Moose Lodge and running bingo games there, the American L-gion. distributing surplus commodities at St. Ambrose Church; working bingo to benefit the local schools; help raise funds for the Athletic Boosters, and the Delton VFW Post. The Nowowiejskis ran the Whir Front Bakery from 1947 to 1967 before they relocated to the Delton area. Antique truck show planned The 10th annual Michigan Antique Truck Rot’-dup and Swap Meet is plann­ ed for 9 a m to 4 p.m Saturday. Aug. 6. at Historic Chartton Park The show will feature light, heavy du­ ty and custom trucks, fire trucks and semi -trader sue trucks. Between 100 and 150 vehicles arc anticipated Trophies will be awarded in the light, heavy duty and custom trucks from 1950 io 1968. along with the oldest, slowest, most improved truck, truck with the most potential, longest distance driven and hauled, and best of show Fire trucks will be eligible for trophies for pre- and post-1945 original and anti­ que restored fire truck and exhibitor's choice There also will he organized competi­ tions in pre and post-1945 vehicles Mass pumping will take place on the Thomapple River and there will be a hose roiling contest for children Newer trucks won t be eligible for any competition, but they arc welcome The Michigan chapter of the American Truck Historical Society has sponsored the show for the last nine years in the Williamston area, the Lansing Mall and most recently the Greater Lansing Auto Auction, but more room was needed h was noted that Charlton park had been host for 12 previous antique fire musters. *o a combined event was proposed Admission is $3 for adults. $1 for children ages 5 to 15 and children under 4 will be admitted free. Exhibitor fee will be $7 per vehicle, including the driver and one passenger For im»rc information, call 945-3775 including Barry "We accept both Type II and Type III solid waste, and with our internal testing, we ll also take special' waste." he said Special waste includes demolition debris and contaminated soils. Line said BF1 has voluntarily built cells in its landfills with double composite liners making them "an attractive spot (or special waste." The application from BF1 is the opposite of an amendment applied for by Hastings Sanitary Service, which asks that HSS be allowed to compete for waste from 13 counties to be brought into its landfill on North Broadway That amendment is now with the Barry County Commission for its vote (see related story in this issue). Pitch Companies, in Ionia Couniy. also commissioners with a recommendation. The commissioners can approve the amendment, or send it back lo the planning committee along with the reasons they did not approve it The solid waste committee returns the amendment to the commissioners within 30 days, but they arc not required to change the amendment or its recommendation before they return it. If the commissioners then approve the proposal, it goes to all 21 municipal units in the couniy for a vole. If the commissioners reject it a second time, (he nropmal dies. Two-thirds of the units in the county must approve the amendment for it to pass. If it is approved by the townships.villages and City of Hastings, it goes to the direct oi of the DNR for approval lane said be <bd not anticipate a great deal of trouble getting the permission needed lo complete the agreement between Bl 1 and Barry has an amendment before the commissioners to export "special" waste from Barry to Ionia County. The procedure for the BFI amendment will follow the same path as the HSS and Rich Company's requests. The County Board will give the amendment to Solid Waste Manning Committee which was appointed following guidelines set by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The solid waste committee will gather information about the proposed amendment, and send it to the Five races for County Board set Mjarrw Rartant I \AJcOcrwi J-Ad Graphics News Serna Four Incumbents, two retired former commiisiooen and four newcomers 10 county politic! will be in Republican contests lo win nominations in Tuesday : primary election. The winnen will earn a chance to compete for a real on the Barry County Board of Commiuionen in the November general In the District 1 race, incumbent Marjorie E. Radanl, 646 W. Walnut St.. Hasttngs is being challenged by Linda Watson, former Hsstings rily councilwoman, of 1325 S. Broadway. Hastings. District coven the city of Hvrtingt Gordon Fuhr. I. of 1942 N James L. Ba|ley. Boulder are facing off nation Direr a 4 include! Carlton Hailing! Ch rter of Irving Towt ship townahlpa. Precinct nodland Township County Board Incumbent and .of 7551 N. Hager Chairman Orvin challenged by Road. Nashville, is _ _ Tim Burd. 9980 Guy Road. Nashville, in ibc District 5 comest. District 5 includes Woodland. Castleton and Maple Grove townships. Burd lost by four voles in s bid to unseal Moore in 1992. Incumbent Ethel Bore. 2890 Sager Road. Hastings, sod retired former Commissioner Emmet Herrington of 15601 Nonh AveBellevue. are vying in District 7. Thai district covers Assyria. Baltimore and Johnstown townships. Farmer commissioner Rae M. Hoare. of 10944 Houvencr Road. Delton, has come out of retirement to seek her party's nomination in a District 8 contest with newcomer Rod Goebel. 9655 Ford Road. Delton. Hoare retired at the end of her term in 1992. Current incumbent Mark Doster is not seeking re-election in order to make a bid for the state representidve s post from the H7ih District. The winner of the county primary race in District 8, which includes Prairieville Township and most of Barry Township, will face Demcr.-rat Patrick E. Loftus. 11709 Fair Lake, Delton, in the November election. Running unopposed in Tuesday's election are Republican incumbent Sandy James. Tim Burd Orvin Moore 1750 Heath Road. Hastings, who is the only candidate running in District 3; incumbent Robert V. Wenger, current vice chairman of the county board and a Republican. 4335 Bender Road. Middleville, who will face John J. Loftus. Democrat. 4104 Johnson Road. Middleville, for the District 2 seat in November, sad in District 6. Republican incumbent Lew Newman. 12734 Marsh Road. Shelbyville; who will by running against Democrat Cal Lamoreaux. 11220 Keller Road. Shelbyville, in November. The following information features profiles of the county board candidates who face opposition in Tuesday's election: DISTRICT 1 Radant vs. Watson Incumbent Marjorie E. Radant. 57. has served on the County Board since 1988. She is the co-owner and treasurer of Barry Broadcasting Co (WBCH Radio) Her husband. Kenneth, is co-owner and general manager of Barry Broadcasting. Radant is secretary of the city of Hastings' Downtown Development Authority. She is a member of the choir. Altar Guild and a lay reader at Emmanuel Episcopal Church Radant was asked if she would authorize the investigation of farmer operations at the County Animal Shelter if she had to do it over again and she responded that she would. The content of the investigative report and the cost have come under fire from some dtuens. See COUNTY RACES, cont. page IS Rae Hoare Rod Goebel �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1994 — Page 3 Courts and Law Building dedicated in ceremony J-Ad Gruphn.3 Strvtcr The new Barry County Courts A Law Building officially was dedicated Saturday afternoon in a special ceremony County Board of Ccunmissinen Chairman Orvin Moore acted as master of ceremonies He thanked members of the current board, past members Ted McKelvey. Mike Smith and Rae Hoare and County Coordinator Judy Peterson for their efforts Moore also mentioned rhe architects and construction firm that handled the project, which came in under budget at no additional expense to taxpayers “Many may see this is a non-essential budding, hoping they have hase to use it.” Moore said. “It is the result of a kmg. tireless process lo come up with a building that can be of use for Barry County." He added. “Il is a practical building, not a frivolous, tacncy building “M’s been an interesting, rewarding team budding process. " Duma Judge Gan Holman wd. "I stand today in a place I never expected to be. a new ptace for a Courts A law Building." He noted that the structure is the result of many plans and dreams by people who belie* ed the old building “had outlived as useful Me.” The judge said of the County Board. “They've done a wonderful job in the piann fog — the docoioa was bolo and decisive Our whole staff is appreciative of the efforts marie for this building ” Probate Judge Richard Shaw recalled the innmations of the more than 100-year-old courthouse restoration several years ago “1 think this building carries on the tradi­ tion. ion terms of architecture.” he said. “We’ve been very fortunate to have good leadership (on the board) with Ted McKelvey and Orvin Moire, and we continue to have excellent people on the board ” Shaw said the way courts operate will change In the 21st century, there may be a unified trial system. rotating cases among judges, so both courtrooms need to handle 12-penon junes. He added that law libraries will give way lo computer systems. The new Courts A Lgw Building will help in providing for better security when police bring in prisoners and in helping access for the handicapped and elderly Hastings Mayor Pro 7em Frank Campbell, appearing on behalf of the city. said. “I think this building will be a great asset to downtown Hastings.” After the ceremony, visitors were treated to refreshments and allowed to tour the new facility Besides the Probate and District courts, it houses room for the County Piann ing Commission and Zoning Bcterd of Ap­ peals. the Cooperative Extension Service. Substance Abuse Services. Adult Probation and the Prosecutor s Office Barry County Board at CommiMaonera Chairman Orvin Moore (left) and Gaorga Leonard, chairman ct the Barry County Building Authority, cut the rtbon for the new Courts 4 Law Building. City studies changing some misdemeanors into civil infractions by David T.Yeaag Editor Certain minor local violations would become civil infractions in the city of Hastings under a new ordinance, if it is adopted cy the City Council. Stcpham: Fekkes. with the city attorney's oCftee. UM the council Monday that me ordinanor * would change the process by winch you penalize offenders." allowing municlpalitses lo change certain local misdemeanor offenses into civil violations. The biggest phis. Fekkes said, would be a significant reduction in coun costs. In most cases, the violators. if they chose not to coo­ lest the charges, would simply show up at an infractions bureau at Qty Hall to pay fines Cases in which the accused wishes lo coo­ lest the charges would go to a magistrate's ocnce lor v> imormai neanng At either of those two steps, there would be no attorneys involved, thereby saving the city money The third step would be a court hearing *1 believe it will be easier lo enforce and provide a way to collect more money." Fekkes tora me council Council had the first reading of the pro­ posed ordinance. If a majority agree in a meeting next month, the ordinance could be­ come local law A violations list would be drawn up lo in­ clude what types of offenses would fall into the civil infraction category. There would be a $50 fine for first offense. $150 for repeat offenses and $300 for third-time offenders When asked to give an example, she said if a man was caught littering in a city park, rather than be charged with a mudemeanor and have to show up in District Coun. the accused would be given a citation and 10 days lo pay the f ne at Cuy Hall if he didn't contest the charges If he did contest them, the matter would go before a magistrate. City Attorney James Fisher said the in­ formal bearing and possible court appear­ ance would not Involve a jury trial, nor would there be a need to prove beyond a rea­ sonable doubt Councilman David Jasperse, chairman of the Ordinance Committee, said. "The committee wasn't looking at generating addi­ tional revenue. It will speed up the process of dungs getting taken care of We think it's a nep forward as far as enforcement. "If a person doesn't agree with the citation, they can atill go to coot anyway." Jaspene added. But Mayor Pro Tem Frank Campbell ob­ jected. saying he believes the new ordinance is "taking away a lol of rights of the individ­ ual. If we pass this, they (authorities) could get $50 for anything. The way it's written, it's not fair " Campbell said that in the case of violations of building insfw dons. he preferred to allow offenders S3 days to comply with local laws. "I don't aee bow you can write a 30-day thing into this." Jaspene said. "You have to assume that the people who enforce the ordi­ nance win do the job they should do." Fisher said. "Gening people lo comply voluntarily is like pulling teeth Repeal of­ fenders can keep thumbing their noses al He added. "We just want people to com­ ply We don't want lo be mean spirited " Councilwoman Evelyn Brower said. "I don't think this is going to hurt anybody's civil rights. Police arm i going to issue cita­ tions for things people didn't do " Council will take up the issue during its second reading Aug. 8 Mary Youngs selected Central asst, principal Mary Young* ha* been hired as new assis­ tant principal at Central Elementary School Young* ha* been a classroom teacher al Central since 1990 and *a* an administrative .mem during the 1993-94 acadenuc year Poor to teaching at Central which has 650 Mudents. Young* was a speech therapist for the Barry intermcdiaic School District Besides her teaching cuties at Central she also has been a member of Central s school improsememi team, served as the Central School Parent-Teacher Organization representative, and ha* been involved with the “Just Say No" substance abuse pre*enthhi program Youngs is a member of the Hastings Athletic Boosters. Band Boosters, the St Rose of Lima Christian Service Committee and the St Rose CCD Youth Program She earned her undergr-Juate degree from Marygrove Coliege tn Detroit, majoring in speech patholog* *«*’ 1 nun** in humanities education She received her master s degree m curriculum and instruct ion from Michigan State University Youngs and her family live in Hasting* U.N. will be topic of next 1st Friday luncheon Barry Coi nty Board Chairman Orvin Moore shows the plaque honoring the completion of the new Courts 4 Law Building in Hastings Ethel Snow, president of the Kalamazoo. Battle Creek United Nation* Association, will be speaker al the next “First Friday Lunch and Learn" forur* Aug 5 in Hastings Snow will talk about the United Nations and what its role should be in solving conflicts around the world and in prevention of con­ flict. peacemaking and helping refugees Snow said that because of her position, “I spend time every day reading about the U.N. and its work Even then. I cannot keep up with all the articles, magazines, reports and books about thi* important organization “I hope I can bring some facts, insights and understanding that you might not have had before " Snow taught school in three different grade levels, but she said. "The most fun was teaching adults about current social and political issues." The Lunch and Learn senes, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Commmittec. is held at noon on the first Fnday of the month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets in Hastings. Those attending may bring their own lun­ ches. Democrats will provide tea and coffee. Ethel Snow Shelbyville man charged in Gun Lake jet ski death Kornstadt resigns as DDA chair ljtfry Kornstadt, who has been chairman of the Hastings Downtown Development Authority since Its inception nearly nine years ago. has announced his resignation, ef­ fective Monday k Konmadi. to a ietterV ihaTity Council said. "These years have’been very exciting for me. as we have accomplished many wonderful projects tor the city of Hastings. I am very fortunate and proud to have bad the opportunity to serve and see the Downtown Dcvelopmeni Authority through this period of time. "I feel my job is done is done and ! cer­ tainly want to leave on a good note." During Kornstadt's chairmanship, the DDA has overseen a number of high-profile projects, such as (he tubing of Fall Creek, creation and renovation of four municipal parking Iocs, extension of Apple Street from Broadway to Industrial Drive where new businesses are locating and expanding the tax base and. most recently, the downtown "Streetscape" beautification project. "Everything is paid for except 8 small portion of the Streetscape project." he said Tuesday. I enjoyed it and I learned from it." Kornstadt said of his DDA service which began in January. 1986. Ironically, one of the main elements in the DDA plans, final disposition of the Hastings Hotel, will become a reality either later this week or early next week with its demolition to make way for the Cinema Theater expan­ sion. Council Monday night accepted "with re­ grets" Kornstadt s resignation and voted to send him a letter of thanks for his service "He is the only chairman we vc ever head, in nearly nine years duration." Mayor Mary Lou Gray remarked. Kornstadt. who is chief executive officer of National Bank of Hastings, also was busy in the last year as co-chair, with Fran John­ son, of the Barry County United Way cam­ A 27-year-old Shelbyville man has been charged with manslaughter in the July 4 death of a 14-year-old Wayland girt in a boat-jet ski accident on Gun Lake. Robert G. Tilson, of 7100 Fawn Lake Drive, was arraigned Monday in Barry County District Coun on charges of negligent manslaughter and operating a boat under the influence of alcohol. Tilson turned himself In at the court, deputies said. Tilson was released on a $7,500 10 percent bond. A pre-exam was scheduled for Aug. 31. and a preliminary exam was set for Septi Kalenc A. Reahm. 14, of 12716 Park Road, Wayland, died after being run over by Tilson's motorboat at about 7 p.m. on the northwest pari of Gun Lake, deputies said. Deputies said the girl was riding her jet ski about 100 feet from the docks when she was struck by Tilaon's 24-foot Mirage motorboat. The boat ran over the jet ski and seconds to see the boat coming at her, deputies said. Hotel demolition scheduled this week? The walls of the hiroric Hastings Hotel are expected to come tumbling down either later this week or early next week, the Qty Council wm told Monday night. Demolition at the aging structure is the next nep in the plans for the tile lo be pre­ pared for expansion of the Cinema Theater, from tn > movie screens lo four. A. P. Dore A Associates of Bay City is expecu J iodo the wort. The Hastings Downtown Development Authority and City Council spent a great deal of time trying to find ways lo salvage the more than 100-year-old structure and have it be renovated, but finally decided that it WM in loo bad of shape. Councilman Frank Campbell nuung that Dore A Associates would be In town any­ way. suggested Monday night that the city have the company also raze the old water worts building on MUI Street, which now is closed wilh the opening of the new water treatment plant nearby. Councilman Joe Bleam said he believes that first bids should be taken for the project, otherwise Dore would be getting "a blank check." Il also was pointed out that the city must use a sealed competitive bid process for pro­ jects that cost at least $20,000 which this one likely would. Further. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said she would rather have an opinion from the new city manager, when he or she comes on board in September. Campbell said the aging water worts building should come down. But Councilman Dave Jaspene said. "I don't think the building is a liability al this point, like the hotel. I don't see the rush (for tearing II down). I don't think It's time. "Why tear dywn a building that rmghl be usable r he added. Campbell's motion was defeated. TERRY GEIGER Repabticii for State Representative • 87th District COMMITMENT • DEDICATION • EXCELLENCE TERRY GEIGER Endorsed by Michigan Right to Life Terry Geiger is a family man whose strong traditional values play a vital role in keeping the community strong. rsny ougv M«S am Jem umm. O*pne Bury County HgM to Uta. TERRY GEIGER— paign ELECTION, continued from page I — One-half mill proposal for Putnam library operating purposes • Johnstown Township — Three propos­ als: A Headlee override of one mill for four years, a renewal of a road improvement millage of .4275 mill for four years; and an increase of one mill for four years instead of one-half mill for road improvements. • Prairieville Township — Five proposals: A renewal of .8174 mill with Headlee over­ ride for four years for fire and ambulance sei vices; a renewal of .8174 mill with Headlee override fix four years for jolice protection; a one-quarter mill increase for four years to provide additional funds for fire protection, ambulance and police; a 4087 mill renewal with Headlee override for road construction, upgrading, maintenance and snow removal, and an increase of one-half mill for four years for road construction, upgrading, maintenance and snow removal. • Thomapple Township — One proposal: A renewal of one mill for five years for gen­ eral fire protection • Woodland Township — Two proposals: A renewal at two mills for six years for fire, cemetery and township; and a request to bring the extra voted millage to the full two null levy to override the Headlee Amend­ ment in 1995 only "scrunched" it down into the water, deputies said. The buoyancy of the jet ski pulled it up from under the boat, they said. Reahm was thrown out of her life jacket during the colli­ sion and got caught up in the motor boat's propellers. No one else was reportedly injured in the accident. Deputies said their investigation showed Tilson was intoxicated and driving his boat clockwise around the lake, rather than the customary counter-clockwise direction. There was a hatch open on Tilaon's boat, which limited his view of the water, deputies said. They also said Tilson's speed was "above what a prudent person would be doing" so close to shore. Reahm would have had only three or four Endorsed by Michigan Realtors Association Terry Geiger understands the importance of keeping our community strong. “I have always been committed to making things better. . our schools, our government, our community. . our future. I pledge the same level of commitment to you as your state representative." — Terry Geiger VOTE AUGUST 2ND • REPUBLICAN PRIMARY A COMMITMENT TO US Pod tex Ov Geiger for Slate Oecxeseofative. P O Bos 88 WooOtana Ml 48B97-00BB �Page 4 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, July 28. 1994 tetters Millage small price to pay for safety 7k The Editor: A* the Emergency Management Director for this county. I am very concerned with pro­ per commonsration during an emergency or a state of disaster 1 feel compelled to address some issues in regard lo the upcoming millage requests on the August Pomary. Without questfor. the renewal proposition on ballot proposal No. I should be passed. The 9 II facility ts “stale of the art" and is continuously praised and frequently copied (other counties in Michigan and from out of state that are building a new 9-1-1 facility). The spend and quality of dispatch tn this facility is second io none. I base this observation on more than 25 yean experience in this business. Many lives and a lot of property are saved now due to the efforts of the dedicated staff. Ballot proposal No. 2 is an increase co enhance the communications equipment for all county fire departments, police depart­ ments and emergency services. From my perspective as the coordinator of a com­ prehensive emergency management program. this ts possibly the best thing that could hap­ pen to this county since the decision was made co establish a Central Dispatch E-9-I-I in the Grat place. The mam problem that plagues any response force to an emergency or a slate of disaster is communication The proposed upgrading of equipment that could be obtained if the millage pass, will put Barry County's response forces head and shoulders .bovc most other responders nationwide, not just in M-Tg" Michigan leads the nation in emergency management planning. Now. we citizens of this county have an opportunity to upgrade the electroxxx equipment for all responders, which only increases the safety for each of our citizens. In my job. the primary way to prevent loss of life and prevent undo suffering is to explain the potential problems and try to offer a plan for survivability. The tiny amount of increase io support the millage is a small price to pay for the safety of our families John D. Hislop Hastings Accused stalker should be told truth 7b The Editor: I hove teen following in your paper the none, about Jerry Staley, the stalker What Aixulant Prosecutor Gordon Shane McNeill didn't tell Mr Staley wax that when thia pre-remence report ■ done on turn, the escape win be ■ a aad a wtU become a pan at hn prutin record when he u eemewced. And thu escape will force the prison staff to classify Mr. Staley to a maximum security prison for at least five years. So. when Mr. McNeill says he agreed not io prosecute Mr. Staley, it’s really not true, because he will make sure that Mr. Staley ts punished for the escape anyway Thea the prr wntenre investigator will tell the judge how much tone Mr. Staley should get. aadthe judege ua “yes man.” so he will give Mr Staley that much tone, aad toe judge will go over the guidelines aad give out a boat load of tune. Thea the prison staff will tell Mr. Staley he must get m to a program of suhstaare abuse and group therapy for assaultive offenders. but he can't get tn to these programs until he is oae year away from his parole date or discharge date because Michigan prisons don't have enough psychologists for these programs and if he doesn't get in these pro­ grams. he will get a passover from he parole board. So if he gets, say 10 to IS years or so. he's not going to get any help for nine to 14 years, only punishment When iu a known fact in People v. Loreataeo: "Eacepl for extremely tehoua Crimea or uauaaally daturbed peraoru. the goal of tckaMbtabag offender, web maximum cffectrveneaa can beat be reacted by aten aeaieacea of lean than five year. "Bal no oae add Mr. Staley dm Aad he tbould be told Yea. be ahoold appeal tea cane aaanaca. Larry D Bouc Alger Max Correcdoaml Facility Mumung, Mich Real issue is officials' accountabMty 7b 71U Editor: I reed with great concern about toe probtems wnh toafonl faster aad Mr. Gatos. It is fan —fog to set what is totportoto to the community during primary tone. This i» really a non-issue. More has bow been spent to turn toe wheeto of justfo: than toe cost of the material allegedly tos:. What the community should be made aware of is what was not reported. There are a few officials who believe Barry County is then perwml kn—tom They make toe rules aad if someone does —t like n. they are brought up on charges. The money spent does not come from their kpockets, but from local homeowners and businesses. This puts a tremendous strain on the city aad county resources and it docs not benefit anyone k also robs toe ateentsoa from toe real issues, officials who are not held accountable for their actions while they amuse elected of­ fices aad our tax dollars. The airport access problem fits the san* pattern When a local buamesaman refines to go along with toe Airport Board's schemes, toe cay files a lawnut Even though toe Michigan State Aeronautic ComoMMino declared that toe board did aot have toe authority to make their aggreement with the bustneaa stick, they still find reasons to dose Hus problem atone has oast theory thousands of dollars in private lawyer 'fees, and despite what Orvin Moore says, the issue ■ only in toe beginning stagrs. with the city/couaty facing numerous lawsuits and appcab Remember Moore's statement in the 1993 Banner article from July IS: “a rule is in place and they are in violation.'' Guess who made toe rule? Also, while trying to remember what was said, what happened to toe huge grant the air­ port was suppose to get? Has that somehow been miimanagrri. too? I was prepared to move into the Hastings area until I found out about these problems from other hwmeters aad first-hand ex­ perience. I do not want my tax dollars suppor­ ting someone's personal vendettas white real­ ly important community needs to unfunded. The question we must ask ourselves is. how much of this we can afford? It's time for a change and remember this when we vote next w"k Tom Conte Grand Rapids Endorsement 'misuse of the system’ 7b The Editor. 1 heard State Rep. Bob Bender's ad endors­ ing one of the caadidmcs » toe primary elec­ tion aad couldn't believe my ears. Why would anyone who has done so much aad benefitted so much even think of misusing the system in such a way? bext. very poor judgemem k xpeakx of fovoriuxm. croeynm. political payoff, irampimg oa the very fabric of dromrracy. H^ngsBaNNER Devoted fo the interest of Barry County Siner 1856 PuMMby.JtertfapBoMwr.lK. A DMuon of J-Ad Qraphmnc itogKtkiitiw 11110800 10 MOM Otot (816) 945-9554 MaMn Jae«to PrauOMi faKk—faxfax Tmmmi JWm JMote Mm Pm ffli nt Oil MUX faxsto BMwy • NEWSROOM • Oofal T. Young (Efaarj Elteno Gtoort (Xu wnf ftfterj MckMcflmon Batoon Got Joon GM -fanooFrth StwonMRor TL Steruofoorton Morgwuf Footer SubacripCfaa Rrter $13 par year in Barry Carty $15 par yoar in Marang ocunBao $ie.5O par yoar ofaoutwo POSTMASTER Sand odteoae changes to: RO. Ban B HMOng^ Ml 490560602 Second CfaM Poatago Paid at HMOr^. Ml 49066 (USPS 717-630) Mr. Bender obviously doesn't think toe citizens of the S7to District have the ability to choose their own candidate. Why won’t the county answer questions? 7b The Editor: As I compare the commissioners' districts of Calhoun County to Barry County. I find Barry far out of line. Calhoun has 20 townships, a population of 135.000 and u-ven commissioners Barry County has 16 townships, a population of 50.000 and eight commissioners, with a pay scale of about the same. What happened with Barry County govern­ ment, with all their standing committees thrt we got in wrong at the animal shelter? On July 7.1 sent a tetter under the Freedom of Information Act and the public's right to know for a copy of the final report on the animal shelter to the chairman of the County Board of Commissioner's. The tetter was not answered. Instead, it was turned over to the prosecuting attorney 's office to be answered. 1 will not get a reply — the reason is attorney-client privilege. In this case, who is the client, the people who pay the bill through Garden at fair was magnificent 7b The Editor Were you there to experience the thrill of walking out the back door of the Expo Building al the Barry County Fair and of ambling through the magnificent garden created by local Master Gardeners? You could stroll the garden at your leisure, or a guide often was available to explain con­ cepts demonstrated in the garden, or lo answer questions and offer printed handouts. What an enticement for others to enroll in January 1995 for the Master Gardener class, which will be offered at our local Michigan State University Cooperative Extension office! Hau off to Patricia Johns of Middleville, who organized the local Master Gardeners We hope this becomes one of the sights to see at our local fairs in the future. Thomapple Garden Club. mci i ioer. rcoeraceo Garden Clubs of Michigan 'Stalker' doesn’t ( deserve prison ' To The Editor I am writing in regards to Jerry Lee Statey. Staley doesn't deserve any prison time. All he did was a phone call to toe victim. Statey is loved by a lot of people, kids, friends, but moat of all, by his family. The Stateyi don't need to be hurt any more Jerry is a wonderful man. He would never hurt anyone I have a question: B's not OK for Statey to make a phone call to toe victim, but it’s ok for a woman to stalk to—I— woman face to face and toy she'd slice -wto throat and kill me? Police wouldn't do a toing about it, but they put Jerry Statey on trial aad prosecuted him for “stalking," making a phone call? Don't vote on •ingle issue 7b TV EditorA word of advice to all Barry Count) voters: Watch out for a candidate who speaks to a single issue indicating that he or she is capable of handling all issues. A voter should look at toe whole picture h a candidate capabte o* taking ere of aD toe various probtems and issues that come up in a responsible government position? The can­ didate might be far or against a specific issue, but does not have toe knowledge or ex­ perience to handle the job in the most efficient manner for toe benefit of ail. In addtooa. bow about the candidate's in­ tegrity. morals, and work sfaic? Be objective, don't tel single tame emotions be your guide; took at toe whole person then go vote. V. Harry Adrounie. Ph.d. Hastings CORRECTION: Mr. Bender has givewn us one more reason to vote for Bill Cook on Aug. 2. Larry Neil Hastings In the Banner's recent luting of Hastings High School honor roll students, an asterisk should hare appeared next to the name of Jor­ dan Foreman, who earned all-A'l. Letters their texes or the people we elect? Any way. as I sec it. we (he people of Barry County are the client Good, clean govern­ ment can only come thru and informed public. The people we elect arc not our masters and should answer whatever questions we ask On June 5. 1992, the chief assistant pro­ secutor resigned, no reason given. All that ever came to light was tht on Dec. 29. 1992. the board chair was authorized to sign an agreement Credit goes to the Hastings Ban net Dec. 31. 1992. that it gave me some club as to what happened On Jan. 22. 1993.1 sent the first tetter to the chairman of the county Board of Commis­ sioners. asking what ihc costs arc $5,000 and about $500 in other costs was the answer 1 followed up with a second tetter died Feb. 2, 1993. wanting to know what happened that brought this about The answer I gcx “By contract I am prohibited from answering the questions tn your tetter of Feb. 2. 1993. " If the answer 1 got is to stand, why not pay the money back with interest? What is troubling is not so much what hap­ pened as couniy elected officials are pro­ hibited from answring any questions Is this a part of county government? Ward O. Wetter Hastings Not everyone backs hotel’s demolition lb The Editor On Smurtiv afternoon July 23. I were to the 4:30 xhowtng of the movie "Laaxie". 1 thought I would go to my last movie at this theater. There were 11 people al the showing. Wow' Big crowd' I am one of many. I'm sure, who does not approve of tearing down the hotel for a new theater I'm no expert, but it seems it could have been remodeled or enovated for the same cost of tearing it down aad rebuilding. But. of course, ihc City Council and DDA Board do what they want, no matter. There is another eyesore building on Jeffer­ son Street. Why don't they do something about that one? Of course that ia owned by a local business, so naturally « will never be considered I will go to the movies I want to sec in Battle Creek or wait until they are on video. Betty J. Murphy Hastings The solution: Don’t re-elect anybody To The Editor: Very mxxi. we will be vexing in the primary election This is w here wc can choose the can­ didates who will (hen run in the general elec­ tion in November Everyone who is eligible should vote. This is how the citizens can force icon limns on all levels of government. Wc don't need lo wan for a conslilulional amendment lo make it happen Vote! Whoever sard. "Power corrupts and ab­ solute power corrupts abudulety" must have had a premonnton of what our govemmer* wrerld devolve down lo. The blatcnt dishones­ ty from Congress down through all levels of government has me real worried about Ihc future of our country and our children What is the solution? Vole out all of the ns cumber*, up for re-election in Ihc primary In my opinion, it doesn't matter which party you favor. If that polxician has held office lor two terms then h's time for a replacement Send them busk home to live under the laws and taxes they've passed I'd like to see a 100 percent replacement rare in *94 and again in '96. Thar would really send a change lo all levels of govemmew. wouldn't x? Zandra Belsoe Nashville Room 716. Grand Rapids, Mich 49S03, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad MWer. regional representative Corl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington O.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative US. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Carlton, Woodtand, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the erty of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1706 Longworth Bunding, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Michigan LegieMur* Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400 Stale Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. . State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. Stale Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0642. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1994 — Page 5 U.S. Rep. Smith to face challenger Viewpoint: CoMunetiicvuf. I'M** oua. eddtpual Landfill expansion? No! In last week's edition of the Banner, we specifically asked every member of the County Board of Commisioners and every candidate fur the office for opinions on the proposed expansion of the landfill. It was significant that nearly all of them said they were against it Hastings Sanitary Service owners some time ago approached the county about turning the landfill into a regional facility that would accept solid waste from 12 other counties. The matter then was referred to a special Solid Waste Committee, which subsequently recommended the matter go before the County Board. Based on what we read last week, we expect the County Board to reject this plan by a wide margin, so the proposal will go back to the Solid Waste Committee for revision. It then will come back before the board. We urge the board, regardless of whether or not it remains intact after elections Tuesday and in November, to stand firm in opposition to the proposal. There are many reasons to continue to fight the idea: • This landfill is closer to a city than others, and making it a larger, regional facility would increase the potential for harm. • Barry County and the Hastings area has a particularly sensitive environment, with its many lakes, streams and wetlands. This rural beauty should not be put at risk of far-reaching consequences by a It was two years ago when then-State Senator Nick Smith of Addison battled a Battle Creek doctor and State Senator. John Schwarz, for the Republican nomination for Congress. A victory and two years later, it's a little bit of deja vu. but there are a few new wrinkles. Smith, seeking his second term as representative from the Seventh Congressional District, this time faces Mark Behnke, a Bat de Creek City Commissioner who is administrator of a family-owned trucking firm. Behnke has been on the offensive, particularly at a forum last week in Coldwater. He accused Smith, a dairy fanner, of accepting more than $250,000 in federal money not to plant crops, yet Smith consistently says he is opposed to pork barrel spending. Behnke also has accused Smith of avoiding his challenges to debate the issues. Smith has said that Behnke lacks legislative experience and would have to learn the system from the ground up if elected. The incumbent has pointed out that he had served in the State I-egixiature, most recently as a senator, before he was elected to Congress two years ago. But the two candidates actually do not differ a great deal on the issues. Smith has said he opposes the U.S gening entangled loo often in foreign conflicts and that America should get involved only when there is clear national interest. Behnke has said that the U.S. is the lone remaining superpower, a role it cannot abdicate. Smith has said he believes the retirement age should be increased by one month for every year in the next 36 years because ut the strain on the social security budget. Mark Behnke Nick Smith Behnke has said he is opposed lo raising the age of retirement Behnke has stood solidly in opposition to Behnke has been campaigning on the theme of "We can do better." Smith two years ago identified himself as an outsider who would go to Washington and fight the "tax-and-spend" liberals. Perhaps it's now just a case of who can sound like the one most on the outside of the political establishment. The winner will face Democrat Kim McCaughtry and Libertarian Ken Procter in the November general election In what is considered to be a safe Republican district. physician-assisted suicide, while Smith has said ifs not an easy decision because society today has so many ways io keep people artificially alive. Snvh voted for the Brady bill, which calls for checks on the background of the buyer. Behnke said he was against the Brady bill and regards himself as pro-gun. Otherwise, they essentially agree. Both oppose President CUmon's health care plan, both are regarded as pro-life, pro-business and anti-government taxation and spending, and both say they don't accept money from Political Action Committees. However. Michigan Right to Life has thrown its support to Behnke. massive increase of intake of solid waste. • Though trends point to regionalization of landfills, greater effort must When you need to say "WELCOME” to a neSr neighbor. . .THANKS" to a special friend..."CONGRATULATIONS” to a family member, gtve the Gift of Local | Information...a subscriptton to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 943-9554 be made for everyone to jke care of their own waste. We note that some more densely populated areas in West Michigan do not have local places to send waste. We don't believe Barry County should be the dumping ground for someone else's lack of responsibility. Barry County citizens must continue their demonstrated commitment to the quality of life in Barry County. We must protect the environment we have, and one important way to do that is to make sure the amendment to the solid waste plan is defeated. ------ - ——.................... .. , Citizens must keep up the pressure on local elected officials. , . . ■. ... . Remember that thoug‘< county officials say now that they oppose the landfill expansion, the question still could wind up in the 16 townships, four villages and one city in the county. They all need to know that Barry County people stand united against being the dumping ground for 12 other counties. To do anything less than stand firm would be negligence. Let's make it loud and clear Say "no* to to the landfill expansion. W - « .4» • ’ 4—„-------- - ---------------------- ---------------------------------------------------- r----- *■ • PUBLIC NOTICE • GIRL, Glenda Esther, born at Butterworth Hospital on July 12 at 8 43 a m to Isa and Mary Shata. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs. I ok.. 17 inches hog GIRL. Caidynn Mane born al Pennock Hospnal on July 20 al 10:25 p.m. lo Traci Kafka of Hastings, weighing 5 lbs. 13* ces. and 18* inches long BOY, Cody Jay born al Pennock Hospital on July I al 5:28 p m. to Esther Thompson of Hastings, weighing 9 lbs 4U ozs.. 21* in­ ches long BOY, James Lynn born al Pennock Hospital on July 16 al 1:25 a m to Chanty Holtz of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs 6* ou . 20* in­ ches king BOY. Chase James born al Pennock Hospital on July 15 al 5:51 to Debra and James William* of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs 12* ozs.. 21 inches long BOY, Jacob David born at Pennock Hospital on July 15 at 8:30 a.m. to Brian Bartlett and MKheOe Williams of Middleville. weighing 8 fcs 4M on., 20* inches long GIRL, Brooke Elizabeth bom at Pennock Hospital on July 13 at 2:00 p.m. to Greg and Liz Endsley of Hastings . weighing 7 lbs 13* an aad 21 inches lot«. Grandparents are Paul and Dee Endsley of Hastings and Ron and Myrm Weaver of Sauh Sle. Marie. Great-grandparents are June Richardson and Barbara Endsley of Hastings and Ted and Myrtle Nelsen and Telia Weaver of Shelby BOY, Alex Austin bom at Pennock Hospital on July 9 at 11:32 a.m. to Marcce Lynn Byrd and Christopher Reed of Nashville, weighing 6 Rn I oz.. 19 inches king BOY, Jordan Lee bom at Pennock Hospital on July 11 at 10:36 a.m. to Kelly and Bill Cranmore of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs. 13* ozs . 21 inches long GIRL, Allyson Dawn bom at Penna.* Hospital on July 12 at 2:51 a m to Lisa and Bryan Finkbeiner of Middleville, weighing 7 lbs. 10 ozs. and 21* inches long. BOY, Gregrey Maunce. bom at Metrophtan Hospital on July 4 at 2:00 a.m. to Suzi and Jeff Hamilton. Aho. weighing 7 lbs 15 ozs. aad 20 inches kmg Gregrey's grandparents are Dewey and Minam Hom and Duane and Ruth Ann Hamilton of Nashville Notice is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the August 2,1994 General Primary Election on Thursday, July 28, 1994 at 4 p.m. In the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Hastings, Michigan. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk BINDER PARK ZOO SUNDAY, JULY 31,1994 s:o: ----- — I! ------------ --------------- Hastings Area School System HASTINGS. MICHIGAN BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING DATES 1994-95 □ 7:30 n.m., Monday, August 22 Hastings Middle School □ 7:30 p.m., Monday, September 19 Southeastern Elementary School □ 7:30 p.m., Monday, October 17 Pleatantview Elementary School □ 7:30 p.m., Monday, November 21 Central Elementary School □ 7:30 p.m., Monday. December 19 Hastings Middle School □ 7:30 p.m., Monday, January Ifc Northeastern Elementary School □ 7:30 p.m., Monday, February 20 Hastings Middle School □ 7:30 p.m., Monday, March 20 Hasttogs High School □ 7:30 p.m.. Monday, April 17 Pleasantview Elementary School □ 7 30 p.m., Monday. May 15 Hastings Middle School □ 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 13 Hastings Middle School NIGHT COMPUTER OPERATOR Pari Time PENNOCK HOSPITAL is seeking a part-time Night Computer Operator In the Information Senrices Department. Candidates must have computer operations experience, and profi­ ciency In CRT keyboard, 10-key calculator, and typing. Basic knowledge of bookkeeping pre­ ferred. This Individual will work Monday and Friday nights from 9:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m„ as well as provide backup coverage in the department, as needed. Responsibilities Include processing and reconciling patient charges and payments, processing statements and reports, and run­ ning file backup. Please submit resume/application to: Human Resources PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W Qrwn Si. • HM»np>. Ml 49056 E.O.E hJB'i] ' FREE Dia del Lobo (Wolf Day) buttons to the first ijlgli ‘’ EXPERIENCE "A Howling Success for the Mexican Wotf?” a presentation by Dave Parsons, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Mexican Wolf Recovery Coor­ dinator, in the Wildlife Education Center at noon, 1:00, 3:00, and 4:00 p.m. ■ 1,500 visitors (while supplies last on this day only). ENJOY Meet-A-Zookeepe- presentations at the Mexican Wolf exhibit at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. featuring the Zoo's three new Mexican wolf pups. itt CREATE your own Mexican wolf hat in the Miller ~" Children's Zoo. Located at 1-94 exit 100, then 3 miles south on Beadle Lake Road, Call the Zoo office for more information at (616) 979-1351. Wolf Day was made possible by the W. K. Kellogg Foundation Expert-In-Residence program. - �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1994 Solid waste amendment ‘fatally flawed’? LEGAL NOTICES Staff Wnter E.»o«* of ALICS M WOOD do<oo».d Security No 366 54 2764 TO All tNTiatSTED PERSONS TAXI NOTICE on ioptombor 20 After months of listening to a hostile and unyielding public, the Barry County Board of Commissioners has learned that the amendment that has drawn all of the attention is fatally Hawed. An attorney for the Commissioners said the solid waste amendment they are considering is not a “qualifying amendment The amendment in question is to the county's solid waste plan and would allow Hastings Sanitary Service to expand its service area to include 12 additional Sociol 1994 o* 9 00 d Forwnol ALO M WOOD, who hvod of 7700 NothviHo Planning a... GARAGE SALE? doMd 0^7/97 and 5/4/64. bo odm<t»od *o Probate Cover the weekend with your ad in .■JwdA Dbw^arx (P17793) DtMMftS McPHELIPS 1 DOHCRTV The BANNER Call 945-9554. (616) 9159396 ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA THORNAPPLE BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 341 N Micfogaa Ave . VaLLEY CHURCH. 605 S. Jefferaur Chariet Faber, Mau 4 30 p m Suida> Maae* l?00a m Md II IS a m . ly prayer and share hme 9 30 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 945-2170 Com HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH met a M Hasting 941 3044 EMoo Grubb Pastor INDEPENDENT CHUBCH OF counties The commissioners must approve the amendment, or send it back to ihc Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee with the reasons for their rejection. The BCSW|*C then has 30 days to study the amendment and return it to the commissioners, with or without changes. Attorney Douglas Donnell, from the firm of Mika, Meyers. Beckett and Jones of Grand Rapids, gave his preliminary opinion to the commissioners at a special meeting July 22. Donnell said that an amendment can t "violate 'he body." or change of the rest of the law it will be part of. which the proposed amendment does. He said the amendment would amount to a fourth ahem.dive, distinct from the rest of the other three alternatives already in the plan. Also, the amendment would need to be more comprehensive and deal with benefits and burdens of the document that have no( been addressed. I Kinnell said. HASTINGS - Margaret H. Loftus, 88, uf North Broadway, Hastings passed away Thurs­ day, July 21, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She was bora on August 25, 1905 at Oswe­ go. New York the daughter of Josephus and Cara (Wallace) Wills. She came to the Hast­ ings area in 1934 from Oswego. New York. Margaret married Thomas Loftus and she was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings Preceding her in death were her husband, Thomas on July 14, 1955; son, Robert France, killed during World Wu II; stepson Thomas Loftus; stepson Alfred Loftus, step-daughter, Mary Davis; stepgrandsons, Bradley Colvin and Douglas Loftus; four sisters and four brothers. Surviving are stepdaughter and husband, Helen and Mace Thomas of Hastings* “*Pdaughter and husband. Catherine and Floyd Colvin of Hastings, stepson and wrife, Leo and Dorothy Loftus of Hastings; daughter-in-law, Helen France of Oswego, New York, step daughter-in-law, Claire (Billye) Loftus of Freeport, stepsoo-in-law, William Davis of Greenville; grandson, Robert France of Fulton, New York; brother. Milton Wills of New Jersey; three great-grandchildren, 18 step­ grandchildren; several great-great grandchil­ dren; several step-great grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 23, at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Interment at Mount Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Margaret H. Loftus Memorial Fund. IlMraday: 7 30pm 11:00 a m Join 941-4045 Sunday Services HASTINGS 9 30 ASSEMBLY OF Bible Study. PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road Dowliag. Ml 49050 PaMor Slephen Wright (616) 736-3021 dmrvh phtw. (616) 945 9200 945 2361 for WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4117 METHODIST CHUBCH 6006-00 from pm the M 79 (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 The commit (uimcrs met as a committee of the whole to listen to the attorney, ask questions and listen to limited public comment, but not to make a decision At ihc beginning of the meeting, the chair of the panel. Orvin Moore, said the only thing that night happen is the committee of the whole might make a recommendation to the board to act on at ns regular meeting the following Tuesday. July 26. With seven of the eight commissioners publicly on record as opposed to approving the amendment, it appears likely that after they return it to the planning committee and it comes back to them, they will vote to kill it. Also covered by Donnell is what comes next. With no agreement between the landfill and the couniy in place, ihc commissioners will decide what to do next An ordinance regulating the landfill could be written, or a host agreement negotiated. | .3115 N Broadway. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Ptckard. July 31 -100 and 10:00 a m. Holy 4-H 100 AA. Samrday. July 30 - S 00 HOPE UN’.TED MLTHODtST 367-4061 or Darlene 9:13 p.i HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer *945-5365 CALVARY TEMPLE CHUBCH 964-7765 pealor FIRST BAFTUT CHURCH. 309 Bufford W Coe. Panor Margaret HoUeobet k Director of Chrauaa Educatioa Rob Siybertki. 945-4060 WBCH FM AM w IP 30 a m SUNDAY SCHEDULE Worahm CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar lOOOamWor Prayer BMe Dom^VK^dd ________ Emma E. Guy_________ | HASTINGS - Donna W. Kenfield. 73. of South Bedford Road, Hastings, passed awiy Ssturday, July 23. 1994 u her residence Mrs. Kenfield was bom January 31,1921 at Casnovia, the daughter of Robert and Izetta (Wamsley) Neil. She was raised in the Irving Area of Barry County and attended toe Irving School graduat­ ing in 1938 from Middleville High School. luring Company for over 20 yeiri and retired from there. She was a member of Hastings American Legion Auxiliary, Women of the Moose and Gun Lake Protective Association. Preceding her in death were son. Donald Kenfield in 1970; granddaughter, Betsy Hauschild in 1983; four brothers and 'nor sisters. Surviving are a daughter and husband, Jane and Samuel Jordan of Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; sister. Margaret Zirble of Flori­ da; sister, Marian Kowalczyk of Alto; sister and husband, Lois and Bernard Falconer of Hastings; sister and husband. Zona and Francis He was raised in Freeport and Hastings area and attended Freeport and Hastings Rural Schools. graduating from Thomapple Kellogg Aduh Education. Mt. Forsythe was married to Judith K. tunng as a Die Setter for 20 yean. He served in the United Slates Army and attended Freeport United Brethren Church. Carol was a member of Forrester of America. Citizen Ban Radio ___ _ Galesburg ud w*s 40 cntouxxxuic Indiinipolis Fin. Preceding him id death were hia parents, William E and Ruti Fonythe. liner. Audrey Pranshka; five brothers. Mr. Forsythe is survived by his wife, Judith K. (Wiereaga) Fonythe; daughter, Linda (Carl) Wood of Grant; three sou, Chsrles (Hike) Fonythe, Cart Fonythe and Christopher Fonythe, ail of Middleville; two grandchil­ dren, Faith (Brian) Casey, April (David) Nicbolaoe; one grant-grandson, Aaron James Hastings; one brother-in-law, Don Pranshka of Funeral services were held July 27, at the Freeport United Brethren Church. Reverend Rrcturd Tiggirt officiating. Interment Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville. step-great grandchildren; sister-in-law, Geral­ dine Neil of Caledonia; sister-in-law, Lorraine Neil of Hastings; several nieces and nephews ar 1 great-meves and nephews; special friend, Dde Roscoe of Bellevue. Funeral services were held July 26, at the V/ren Funeral Home with the Reverend ’lichard D. Rowlands officiating. Interment will be at Hastings Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association ~ Ethe^Tpolhmus HASTINGS - Ethel M. Polhemus, 91. fonnerty of Middleville passed away Tuesday, July 19, 1994 at Tendercare Hastings. She was bora on April IS, 1903 at Middle­ ville, the daughter of Clive and Minnie (Potts) Churchill. Ethel was raised in the Moe School District, Middleville and attended Middleville Schools and Barry County Normal She was married to James R. Polhemus on September 23, 1922 at Marshall Michigan. Ethel was a life member of Middleville and Hastings OHS. and a Past Matron of Middle­ ville Chapter 117 OJLS Preceding her in death were her husband, James R. Polhemus, a brother and sisters. Surviving are two daughters. Dene (Gerald) Rogen of Weidman, Donna (William) Hubbell Jr. of Hastings; one son, James C. Polhemus of Wellston; ten grandchildren; 16 great­ grandchildren; one sister, Mary DeSmit of Funeral services were held July 22, at toe Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner officiating Interment Mr. Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to a Charity of ones' choice. NASHVILLE AREA IT. CYIIL'1 CATHOLIC CHUBCH. Nukv.U, Fader | The Church Page I* Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAsrmas savinos a loam, fa — Hi Noonen Pkmc 12 00 Noon. 7:00 p m Thumby. Aufusl 11 — Barry Co«.i> CROP Walk Recruiters Rxlh 7 00 pm Tnev day Aug 16 - U M Men Din WMN RINftAL HOMC WAYLAND - Mrs. Frances Marion Holes, age 86, formerly of Middleville passed away Thursday, July 21, 1994 at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. Mrs. Holes was bom May 8. 1908 the daughter of John and Myra (Dickson) Rose She was raised in Spring Lake, attended and graduated from South High in Grand Rapids. She married George O. Holes on October 28, 1927 in Springport. Michigan. Mrs Holes was employed al American Haatings FORT oi Hastings GROCPS a m firn F'May of month (except NATIONAL BANK OB HASTINGS Msmbm FDIC TWf HASTINGS BANNS R AND Rf MINDS R 1952 N Broadway — Haatlnq* BOXUY MUKMACY PraKriprion,'' — 118 S J«rieraori — M5-3429 HASTINO* MANUFACTUMNO CO. Hwtmga. Mtcntgwi and 9 00 a m Saturday PRESBYTERIAN CHUBCH HaUtny MKhiyan G Kent Keller Sail* C Keller Dmea.w 4 Chrttlian EJu<.auoc Sundix — HASTINGS FIBiR GLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hooting*. Michigan FM • Ownh Memorial contributions may be made to Putnam Library, Nashville. HASTINGS - Joann B. Jagielo. 58, of MJDDLEVlLtJM Carol William Fonythe, 65, of Middleville >aued away Sunday, July 24. 1994 at home with hia family. He waa born on October 19, 1928 al Ionia aunty the son of William and Ruth (Malott) NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad Children KALAMAZOO - Emma E. Guy, 87, of Kalamazoo and formerly of Nashville, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 1994 at her home. She was bora February 3, 1907 in Colfax, Washington the daughter of Jacob and Nancy (Gades) Thomason. She moved to Michigan at a young age and attended Nashville area schools. Emma married Jesse Guy in 1927. She was a homemaker for most of her life. Preceding her in death were her husband, Jesse Guy, December 27,1944; son, Raymond; daughter, Doreen E. Planck; three brothers, George Thomason, Doyal Thomason and William Thomason. Surviving is her son, William (Roberta) Guy of Sunwood; seven grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held July 23, 11:00 am. al the Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home, Nashville. Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Interment at Lakeview Yorbe Linda, California; step-son, Michael Kenfield of Grand Rapids; step-daughter and husband, Helen and Bud Hauachild cf Han­ | CHURCH, with or without ihc amendment Donnell said different counties handle regulating landfills in different ways. If the county officials have good relations with the owners of the local landfill, they may want to negotiate an acceptable agreement, he said. That way. the landfill owners cannot later accuse the officials of forcing it (the rules) down our throats " Some owners and officials may not be able to reach agreement, and if the officials still want the control, they can go to the law. he said. ’n answer to a question from Commissioner Mark Doster about how to make sure landfill operators comply with the rules. Donnell said there are many methods of gathering information to monitor a landfill. Donnell said the amendment represents a "fairly fundamental change in policy," and might be more easily done in a solid waste plan update where many areas could be modified ir deleted Steelcaie. She was a member of Whitneyville Bible Church. She was an avid reader, enjoyed knit­ ting. sewing and crocheting. Mrs. Holes was preceded in death by her husband. George O. Holes, May 27,1979. She is survived by two sons; William E. (Alida) Holes of Wayland, James R. Holes; one daughter, Jackie (Charles Max) Bedford of Middleville; eight grandchildren, nine great grandchildren; one sister. Lina Koenn of Knox, Indiana. Graveside services were held Saturday at Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville, with Pastor Steve Jackson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chanty of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Beeler Funeral Home. Middleville ~ Gayssdle M. Wolcott HASTINGS - Giynelle M. Wolcott. 89 at North Street, Hastings, passed away Tuesday, July 19. 1994 at Tendercare of Hastings Mrs. Wolcott was born on October 5,1904 a; Macadonis, Indiana the daughter of John and Emma (Little) Gibson. She was raised in Macedonia. Indiana and attended schools there. Mrs. Wolcott was affected by infantile paralysis at the age of tw-o years. Giynelle married Onn Wolcott on Septem­ ber 19, 1932 and they lived in Macadoma until 1940 when they moved io Hastings. Mrs Wolcott owned and operated the “ Aruficiil Flower Shop” from her residence from 1953 until 1959. She also did telephone answering service for 15 years for many Hast­ ings businesses, retiring in 1976. For many yean Mn. Wolcott was an active worker in the annual “Mothers March" against polio. Surviving her is her husband, Orin; several nieces, nephews; great and great-great nieces and nephews Respecting her wishes, private family services will be conducted Bunal will be at Woodland Memorial Park Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or the Charity of ones’ choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Tuesday. July 19, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She was bom on January 16, 1936 in Chica­ go, Illinois the daughter of Charles and Helen (Wadzinski) Sevcik. She was raised in the Chicago area and attended schools there, until coming to Hast­ ings in 1968. Joann married Joseph A. Jagielo on March She is survived by her husband. Joseph; daughter and husband. Chris and Dave Leary, Hastings; daughter, Donna Jagielo, Aurora, Illinois; son, Mark Jagielo, Hastings; two brothers and two sisters of Illinois Funeral services were held July 23, at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anion officiating. Burial will be at Riverside Cemet­ ery, Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made to ALS Foundation. ALLEGAN - Mary Teusink, 91, of Allegan passed away June 25, 1994 in Otsego Miss Teusink was bora September 12,1902, in Fillmore Township, the daughter of Henry and Hattie (Klokkert) Teusink. She graduated from Allegan High School and had a bachelor of arts from Western Michi­ gan University and a master of arts from University of Michigan. She taught in rural schools in Allegan County, was a grade school principal in Escanaba ind Hastings and then taught at Adnan College until her retirement. She was a m cm be r of the First Pre sbyten a n Church, Allegan. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dora. of Honda; four nieces; several great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held June 28, at Gorden Funeral Residence, Allegan Chapel, A Trust 100 Firm. Interment was in Oakwood Cemetery, Allegan. Memorial contributions may be made to Dollars for Scholars or charity of choice. DaleC. Kloss LAKE ODESSA - Dale C. Kloss, 82, of Emerson Street, Lake Odessa, passed away Monday. July 25. 1994. He was born on February 20, 1912 in Ionia County, the son of Albert and Glendora (Anway) Kloss. Mr Kloss was a self employed mail earner between Lake Odessa and Woodland and jani­ tor of the Lake Odessa Post Office for several years He owned and operated a boat rental and fishing equipment business in Lake Odessa. He was proceeded in death by three brothers and two sisters; Ivan. Keith, Roger. Margaret and Doris. He is survived by three grand-nephews and one grand-niece; Darrell Desgranges, Douglas Desgranges, Todd Desgranges and Lori Desgranges. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 11:00a.m., Thursday, July 28th at Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa, with Reverend George Speas officiating. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1994 — Page 7 (Woodland NEWS .. by Catherine Lucas Social News... Hewitts to mark 50th anniversary Redman-King exchange vows Frank Harold and Helen Hewitt of 235 West Marshall Street will celebrate their 50<h wedding anniversary Sunday. Aug 7th with an open house in Houseman Hall at the Fira Baptist Church from I lo 4 p.m. The event will be hosted by ton. Dwight and wife Vickie, daughter. Carolyn. Rob Milboum and their Ul grandchildren They abo have four rreat-grandct <Cdren Harold and Helen (McDyer) were married Aug 7. *944. in Middleville He retired from the former Hastings Aluminum Products in 1985 He served in the U.S. Army dunng World War II for 3*A y<an She retired from her duties as Deputy City Clerk for the City of Hastings after 25 yean in 1989 tn lieu of gifts, the Hewitts would be areally pleased if a contribution could be made that day to the building fend the First Baptist Church has underway for new classrooms, gym and a nursery Alice King and Scott Redman were united in matrimony on April 9th at St Rose Catholic Church in Hastings The bride is the daughter of Joan and Bob Hermemtt of Mid dieville and Pete and Jeanetia King of Center­ ville, Tenn.. and the groom, tthe son of Karen and Larry Redman of Hastings. Matron of honor was Arminda Lipscomb, cousin of the bnde Bridesmaids were Jill Brighton and Laura Wallace Flower girl was Jane Rayner Best man was Brian Redman, brother of the groom. Groomsmen were Biud Thayer and Chad McKeever and nngbearer was Nicholas Wallace Ushers were John King and Aaron Newberry. Moore-Runyan plan to wed Sept. 3 Harrison-Wickwire to wed in September Jim and Emily Hamann at Middleville are proud » announce the engagement at their damtarr. Jake Aaa. an Treat LaVera. aon <rf Everett and Virginia Wickwire of I ajagriwy Mie ■ a graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School aad Michigan Sue Univerany She ■ currently working on her M.B.4 at Western Michigan University Trent is a graduate of St. Johns High School. Graceland College of Lamoni. Iowa aad received his M.B.A. from Western Mdugan University A September 1994 wedding is being P<—«d A September 3 wedding is being planned by Jane E. Moore of Kalamazoo and Preston D. Runyan of Hastings. Their parents are Richard Moore of Cashion. WI and the late Priscilla Moore and Richard and Lots Preston of Sturgis. Ml The bride-elect is a graduate of the Univer­ sity of Wisconsin in Eau Claire and is a regulations specialist at Drug and Laboratory Disposal Inc The prospective bridegroom at­ tended Michigan State University and is a stockbroker with Independence One in Niles The first meeting of the Woodland 1994 Labor Day Celebration Committee was held recently and work was started for the events Sept. 2-5. Volunteers an still needed and welcomed If you are interested in helping plan the weekend, or just have suggestions, you are in­ vited to the next meeting Wednesday. Aug 3. at 7 p m at the Village of Woodland office Any inquiries or suggestions can be directed to Betty or Glendon Curtis at 367-4504 The second annual Depot Day celebration will be this Saturday. July 30. This day is to celebrate the moving and preservation of ihc original Lake Odessa depot Lots of work has been done since last Depot Day to restore n to its original state Heating and cooling, wiring and plumbing have been added to the building Landscaping has been planned and some work has been done along that line By Saturday the Depot Committee will have the ceiling painted, with paint donated by Village Tru-Value Lumber and the restroom finished Lots of money has been spent and there's a kN to celebrate. All of the displays will be dif­ fered from last year The original railroad semophorc from the depot has been given to the society and install­ ed. all ready to signal trains whether to stop to pick up freight or passengers Depot Day will be an all-afternoon event, with depot tours, historical displays, children's activities, wool and quilting demonstrations, food and drinks from I lo 7 p.m. and entertainment from 2 to 7 p.m. This year, in honor of the 50th anniversary of D-Day. there will be a special exhibit of World War II items Those who have something they would like to have exhibited should contact John Waite at 367-4800 to make arrangements The entertainment schedule includes The Happy Tones at 2 p.m.. presentation of the 1994 Janie Rodnguez Award at 2:30. the Wash Tub Trio at 3:00, a clog dancing presentation by the Corn Cob Cloggers at 3:30, a special presentation by the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society Players and Band from 4 lo 5. the raffle draw mg r. 5. more from the Com Cob Cloggers at 5:30, The Nashville Strings from 6 to 7 and a grand finale by the Lakewood Choral Society at 7 p.m. Professional clowns. Pete and Repetc known as the "Clowns With Class* * will be at the depot to entertain the kids with face pain­ ting. balloons and magic from 2 to 4 p m. All of the entertainment is free to the public. There will be a tent to provide shade and shelter to those watching the show and enjoy­ ing sandwiches and ice cream sundaes. Depot Day raffle tickets are being sold by Lake Odessa Historical Society members. Fira prize will be a weekend at Blissfield for two with a ride and dinner on the dinner train Saturday evening. Saturday night at H.D. Ellis Inn (bed and breakfast) and Sunday din­ ner at the Hathaway Hoose Second prize will bn $100 cash and third prize will be glider nd/fhmr Benz Gliders in Ionia. Tickets are SI each or six for $5 The Rev. Ward Pierce, acting as national co-ordinator for the United Methodist Com­ mittee on Rebel, flew to Tallahassee. Fla . Iasi week, where he rented a rar and spent four days visiting areas of Georgia damageo in the recent flood. He was in and out of Tifton, Macon. Bain­ bridge, Newton, Moltaire and Albany, and spent three nights at Leesport. Pierce reports that relief was already well organized when he got to Georgia and that he worked with Jimmie Cone, the Georgia relief co-ordinator. He said part of the Interstate Highways around Newton and Albany were still under water A house in Albany. Ga.. with some of the leftover water. The Rev. Ward Pierce, who took this photo, visited plenty of flood-ravaged areas like this recently A depot for relief materials was established in Columbus for the whole area and another at Tifton for the South Georgia Methodist Con­ ference. A large warehouse was being used and supplies were arriving and being sorted and put away in an organized fashion and in units of useable sizes He said FEMA was doing well in the area and taking loan and grant applications over the phone Pierce reported the UMCOR office had been set up in a church room and four 800 phone lines put in. This office will be in operation for at least one year and probably more than 18 months. Five people from UM­ COR already were working in the area when he left. I had Sunday dinner with Muriel and Ward Pierce at the North Inn in Lake Odessa and heard all about his trip. Many other people from Lakewood United Methodist were at the restaurant, including Jim and Kathv Stowell. Sarah. Matthew and Ben When the Stowells left the restaurant, they met the Slater family and the two families caravaned to Wesley Woods near Dowling, *here they left Sarah Stowell and Jane Slater to spend a week at summer camp. Matthew got home from his first experience at summer camp a few days earlier, anu from I hear, both he and Evan Geiger got a bit homesick while they were gone. Bob and Kitty Fonythe and family moved into their new home on M-43 in Carlton Township over the weekend. Steve Barnum. who has been hired as Pewamo-Westphalia School District Superintendent, and Diane have found a small house with land enough for three additional lots io buy. and plan to move in the near future. They will build a new home on one of the three lots for themselves as soon as they are able to find the time They plan to rent the part of their large home on the Little Thornap­ ple River they are now using. The basement apartn- mt is already rented. The r son. Mark Barnum, is now working in Chi Ago in the computer industry and is do­ ing well A committee is planning the Lay Witness Mission weekend to be held at Lakewood United Methodist Church in September last week, and things seem to be falling into place now. Many outside guests have agreed to come spend the time witnessing to the church members. There will be meals, conferences, group and general meetings, and programs for the children and youth ■OffTUM SALE NOTICE DfFAULT hoving boon mode in lhe conditions ot o certain Mortgage mode on the 2Oth doy of Taptombsr 1BBB by NICKY A. PARKS. on unmar­ ried mon .2930 Gvrd Bood Dorton Michigan. Io MUTUAL SAVWGS AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. FJL. now known as MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK. 1-S.b. A23 Washington Bay Qty Michigan OB recorded in LMor 473 Fage 754-757. Barry County Becords and on which Mortgage there « duo and unpaid a* the date al mn Notice rhe sum of S3B.243 IV DoHare lor principal .merest at 10 90 percent per annum as provided in said Note and Mortgage and other charge* No wit or pro­ *eie mdudmg an attorney fee aa provided by low and m bom! Mortgage The land and promises m said Mortgage be«ng Brtuote «n the Township of Barry. County of Barry State of Michigan, and described a* follows The North 332 feet of the South V96 feet of the East I /T of the Southoo*t 1 /4 of Section 14. Town 1. North Bongo* West The premiBo* n commonly known a* 12*20 Gurd hood Dohon Mt-iegan The redemption period under the Btotute m Buch com made and pros ided .b ONf (1) year from the dotoof *oie Dated Juty It. MUTUAL SAVP4GS BANK f B.b Lirrxwi • reuiwnaiij r-.v. BJ MJMTHBEYS (B1S2M) PLAZA NOBTM SUITE 4IGA 4B00 F ASMtQN SQUABf BOUVLfVAAD SAG4NAW MJ 44604 MARRIAGE LICENSES: Scoa Devin Jordan. Woodland and Terry Lynn Sanlnocencio. Hasting. Jose Portirio Canaca. Woodland and Shanin Kathleen Hawpetou. Woodland. Jeffrey Douglas Jackson. Plainwell and Richelle Lynn Clark. Plainwell. Terry Francis Knoll, Nashville and Rebec­ ca Robin Kienuuke. Nashville. Timothy Joseph Hooten. Middleville and Anna Ruth Quisenberry. Middleville. Andrew James Jones. Hickory Corners and Annette Joy Wright. Hickory Comers Christopher David Brower. Caledonia and Shelley Renee Collier. Caledonia. Ralph Edwin Bohan Jr.. Delton and Rita Mae Front. Delton Dennis Donald Sherk. Hastings and Merry M. Rose. Hastings Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNBR CLASSIFIED! COUCATIOKAL: Northwood Inst.. Markotlnp I AsUlllnp; Dovonport Inat., Accounting & Buslnoos ( ow L.C.C.. Reel EiWi Low (Ina truetor). Olminal Juatlco & Communications Amar. Inat. of Banking. Fadoroi Raaorva. Economics A Public Rotations Holloway Inst . RE Licensing A Law (Instructor) A Appraising Associations of Roaftora. GRI I A II. Success Sortos A Fair Housing (instructor) Stats Wlds RE Schools, Farm A Land, Commarc lai, Specialist (Instructor) Inst. Basic Ufe Principles. Personal A Marttai Relationships Chicago Leader Tech Inat.. “Tiger Soiling" Nationwide Insurance Inst.. Multi Line Qualified for USAF Academy MSU. Civil Service—U S Postmaster Baptist College. Religion & Public SpoMilng Foundetlon for Trod!ttonal Values — American Heritage (Historical) Family Ufe Seminars. Personal. Family A Parental Counseling LEGAL NOTICES: to recover the deb* or any port thereof secured by said Mortgogs. and rhe power of sole bn sold Mortgage contained having becoming operative by racoon of ouch defouh Notice •* hereby given mat on the 1st day of September 1W4. ot One a dock in the afternoon at the front entrance of the Courthouse m the City of Nesting* County of Barry, and State of Michigan that being the piece far hofdmg Orcutt Court for the County of Barry there will bo offered for sate end told to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue the lends and promises in said Mortgage described. lor the purpose of satisfy the amount due and unpaid upon said Mor­ tgage together with the iegioi costs and charge* of At the regularly scheduled meeting of the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance workers and auxiliary. Alice Forshey and Evelyn Barnum showed the members the Barry County Futuring Committee award the ambulance organization had received at the Barry County Fair the previous week. The entire group was very excited. Forshey and Barnum had kept it as much of a secret as they could until it ap­ peared in last week's Banner (July 21) because they wanted to tell everyone involved with the ambulance operation all at the same time. The award was presented by Fred Jacobs. Barry County Future Committee chairman, because "They provide a much needed ser­ vice and are on duty 24 hours a day. seven days a week. This certificate is presented in recognition of the outstanding work done by volunteers on behalf of their fellow citizens.” STEVENSON • STATE REPRESENTATIVE • Having raised five children to adulthood and all the challenges encountered. I know now that the "family" Is what Hie is ail about. It's the family, the family farm, the family business, the family home, and the family's traditional values its form of worship, support system and haven of safety provide the foundation for our society and our individual lives. The “government" hardly ever helps the family, but is totally dependent on a sound, strong family citizenry R.L.S. ■ Thtnk you Ron. tor preserving the integrity of family farms in West U’ch,s^ Mll Boroie. joo. 0^ All people ol vlelon know that only the bole and brave will be able to "stand firm" lor the citizens of Michigan against the ever growing governmental takeover of our dally lives. "I Will Defend” ■niank you Aon tor always supporting our consonratnro agooda " San Jack Walborn "Thanks Ron lor supporting law antorcamant in our communitias " Slava Wyman. Dapl ol Corractions RON'S “RIGHT” ON THE ISSUES FOR—School Choice AGAINST-Barry Co. Land Fill FOR—Capital Punishme- t AGAINST-AII Abortions FOR—Private Gun Ownership AGAINST—Privatized Prisons FOR—State's Rights AGAINST—Wetlands Takings FOR—Family Integrity Laws AGAINST—Bus. Overregulation "Thank you Ron tor standing with us In detending our 2nd amendment rights." Lauren Rowley. NR* NaCI Dir ol State Legislative Action Larry Hayes. Bob s Gun 4 Tackle Shop. Hastings "AMEN ” "Ditto." _________________ Man Doecema. Raybom True Value. Batdmg CONCERNED CITIZENS, THANK YOU FOR TAKING A STAND WITH ME. THANK YOU FOR: b/ Voting for Ron L. Stevenson In the August 2nd Republican Pritnery. Ron. then* you for your gift of good humor to our program “ ___________ Rush L'mbaugh, EIB Network Paid for by CITIZEN CRUSADE 1741 NOTTINGHAM TRAIL IONIA, Ml 48846 • (616) 527-1666 AFFILIATIONS. PAST A PRESENT: Mich Bankers Assoc . Nat । Management Assoc . Amer Little League, Gov. Conf, on Small Business. Exchange Club Republican; Co Finance Chair A Exec. Com. 5th Diet. Trees A Preet. Delegate to State Convent ions Campaigner on Com. for Reagan/ Bush. Kemp. Henry. Sawyer, Welborn, VanderLaan. Cropsey, Bucannan. Paterson. Hoadlee. Ford A others for X years Ambassador for Chamber of Comm . Pub School Citizens Advisory Council A High Hopes Com.. Adult Ed Instructor. United Fund. Amer. Cancer, Boy Scouts of Amar.. Reaitors Assoc . Many Local Offices Incl RPAC. MLS Fair Housing. FDC A 5th Dist Bd State Wide Ro Mich . V P.. Market A Ed Dlr Franchisor A Metro Commercial Mrg Church: Deacon. Trustee. Treasurer. Youth Dir . School Supt . Instructor. Soloist. Worship Leader. Choir. Awanft Leader. Camp Board. Summer Missionary. Gideon. Community Impact Com . Prison Evangelism. A Baptist for Life ■Ron. thanks for serving as Board Treasurer of Alpha Women s Center and Women In Crists Shattering " Sharon Schroyer. Exec Dtr �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1994 Legal Notices Dofouh ho* occurred in fha condition* ol o mor ’gogo mode by John 0. Riloy. a single mon mor tffo^or ol 1420 Cobb Driva. 5.1 P2A Grand Rapid* Michigan 49500 to Slot. Bank ol Colodonia o Mkhigon banking corpotafion mor fgogae dated December 14. 1993 recorded in the OHke ol Remitter ol Deed* for Barry County on December 20. 1993. in Liber 592 Poge 933 Because ol said delouh the mortgagee hot declared the entire unpoed amount secured by »o«d mortgage duo and payable forthwith A* ol the de te ol this notice, there it cloimed to bo duo lor principol interest at the rote of 9.75% per annum ond eapentet on said mortgage the turn ol |1 IB.781.27 No suit or proceeding in low hot been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mnf gage. or any part thereof Notice it hereby given that by virtue ol the power of tale contained in totd mortgage and the statute m Such cate mode and provided a. to to pay toad amount with .merest os provided m toid mortgage ond all legal costs charges and ex­ pen* e*. including attorneys fees allowec by law. and oil taxes ond insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sole, said mortgage will be foreclosed by tale ol the mortgaged premises at public sole to rhe highest bidder at the North door of the County Courthouse. Hostings. Michigan on Thursday August 25. 1994. at 2 00 p m The premises covered by said mortgage are situated in the Township of Thomapple Barry County Mtchtgon and ore described os follows Beginning at a point on the West lino of Section 12. Town 4 North. Range 10 West. Thornapple Township Barry County. Michigan distant NOtTllSAW 1 743 29 loot from the Southwest cor nor e» soto Section 12 thence NOO*1B 56 -W 521 65 feet along said West section lino, thence NB9*43’23 E 384 28 toot thence WXT17-26E 234.00 feet thence N8T4373 E 931 0 loot to the East line of the Northwest 1. 4 of the Southwest 1 /4 of soto Section 12; thence 500*1 F361. 287 66 feet along soto fast Imo thence S0r4373 W 1315 05 meet to, public highway purpose* over the Easter iy 33 toot thereof tor Moo Bood Together with and subject to o private easement for ingress ogress and public utility purposes over a strip ol land 66 fool wide 33 toot each side of a centerline describ­ ed os Commencing at o point on the West lino of Section 12. Town 4 North. Rango 10 West. Thomop pie Township Barry County. Michigan distant NOO*1B 56W 1743 29 toot from the Southwest cor nor of soad Section 12 thence N8b,4T23“t. 315 05 feet to the place of bogtnning of said centerline thence NBT43 23 f 1000 00 feet to the ond of soad centerline Notice is further given that the length ol the redemption period will bo one (1) year from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600.3341a. in which cose the redemption period shall bo 30 days from the date Unlawful entry? Barry County NOT1CC OF FO8KCLO6UM BALE Cose No 93 3< i CH DAVID W PIKE. 2333 Ado Dr Middletown OH 45042 Plaintiff attorney HENRY T ZAUSNER (P24795) 121 W Cedar St Kotomaioo Ml 49007 (616) 381 4471 SANDRA R PIKE 4331 Lynden Dr Shelbyville Ml 49344 Defendant Attorney EDWARD J ANNEN JR (P26O62) 330 McNair Bldg Sto. 303 Koiamaroo Ml 49007 (616) 343-0802 NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE On May 19. 1994 the 5th Circuit Court ol Barry County. Michigan judge* in favor of the plaintiff*) David W. Pike and against the defendant!*) Sandro R. PAe On September I. 1994 at public auction to be held at Courthouse. 220 West State St.. Hostings. Ml in this county. I shall offer for sale to the highest bidder all of the right title and interest ol defondont(s) In and to die following property Land* and premise* situated in the Township of Orangeville County of Barry Stole of Michigan to wft: Lot* 9 ond 10 of Rravoto Plot 41 according to the ■ •corded ploi thereof a* recorded in Libor 5 of Plat* on Page 6 Borry County. Michigan Juno 29 1994 Nancy I. Boersma. County Clerk (8/18) rue rwj. euo-sc Estate of LUCILLE I. LUTZ. DECEASED Social Security Number 288-10-6714. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest tn the estate may be barred or af­ fected by this hearing. NOTKE A hearing will bo hoid on Tuesday August 16. 1994 at 2 45 p.m. in rhe probate cour­ troom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richord H. Show on the petition of Donald W. Langworthy roQuosttng Donald W Langw. / bo appointed per sonol representative of Lucille I. Luti who lived at 1625 Sunhtst Way. Fort Myers, Florida. 33905. ond who died January 8. 1994, and requesting also the will of the deceased doted August 3. >988 bo ad­ mitted to probate, and that o determination of heirs be mode Dosed July 25 1994 STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA By MOLA MEYERS. BECKETT 8 JONES By: Mark A. Kehoe 200 Ottawa Avenue, N W Suite 700 Grand Raped* Ml 49503 (616) 459 3200 (8'16) ed to entitled persons appearing of record. July 18. 1994 Peter Anthovtah II (PI0223) 416 Hubbard Street Allegan Mi 49010 (616) 673-8468 Donald W. Langworthy 1625 Sunk wt Way Eon Myers Florida 33905 (813)694 7849 (7/28) REPORT OF CONDITION NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank ol Hastings ol Hastings In the state ol Michigan, at the close ot business on June 30,18*4. published In response to call made by Comptroller ol the Currency, under title 12. United States Code, Section 181. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES AND LIABILITIES: - ASSETS— Cash and balances due from depository institutions Nonanterest -beann^ balances and currency and coin interest-Dearing balances ........................................... ho.l to-matunty securities Available for sale securities Federal funds sold Securities purchased under agreements to resell Loans and lease financing receivables Loans and leases, net of unearned income LESS Allowto.ce for loan and ieeee losses LESS Allocated transfer nek reserve none Loans and leases, net of unearned income, allowance, and reserve Assets held m trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases) Other real estate owned Investment1* in unconsolidated subsidiaries and asaociated companies Customers' liability to this bank on acceptances outstanding Intangible assets Other assets Deposits in domestic offices Noninterest-bearing Interest-bearing.................................................................................................. Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase Demand notes issued to the U.S. Treasury Trading liabilities Other borrowed money .................................. With ongtnal maturity of one year or less . ... With ongmal maturity of more than one year Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases . Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures Other liabihtiae Total liabilities Limited-life preferred stock and related surplus. . 16,073 2.660 1,800 We. the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities We declare that tt has been examined by us. and lo the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared m conformance with the instruc­ tions and is true and correct Alone for anniversary Dear Ann Landers: I am a young man of 29 and have a wife who is 33. "Mazie'' has two children. 11 and 13. Age has never been a probier with us. The only thing 1 find to com­ plain about is that we have been married for two years and have yet lo celebrate jn an­ niversary together Mazie, you see, is in the Army. No. she was not in the Army before we got married. She decided she had to do something mean­ ingful with her life and joined up. 1 agreed to take care of the kids so she could go to basic training. We missed celebrating our first two wedding anniversaries. Mazie told me yester­ day that we may be apart for another year, because she will be in Germany 1 love Mazie very much and would do anything to make this marriage work, but 1 can no longer take being without her on our anniversary. — Bedford. Texas. Dear Bed.: I'd say you've earned at least two good conduct medals, so please don't blow it now. Planes fly bc«h ways Make plans to celebrate your anniversary in Germany with Mazie If you make arrangements far in ad­ vance. Mazie may be able to get a weekend pass and you can get a cheaper ticket. Best wishes to you both Ticket to ride Dear Ann Landen: Thank you for printing that intelligent response from Robert Cran­ dall. chairman of American Airlines. It's lime more people understood why they arc not allowed to pass on an airline ticket to a friend or relative if they are unable to use it themselves. 1 would also like to point out that if you were to use a ticket issued in another person's name and lhe plane had an accident, the passenger list would show the other person's name, not yours. Can you imagine the confu­ sion if family members did not know you were on that plane? There would be more chaos when the insurance company tried to pay your heirs. Further problems would result if you used another person's ticket for international travel. Passports are checked at the ticket counter right along with the ticket. 1 can see the loag lutes at JFK gening longer while the confusion resulting from a handed-down ticket ts being sorted out. A passenger’s name can be changed tn the computer before bckadM- but after the ticket has been issued. Kte Jlauarty tmpocaible. — Washington Travel Agent Dear Agent: Thanks for shedding more light oa this subject. The public needs to underhand the importance of playing it straight with the airlines. Your Inter should help Don’t size me up Dear Ann Landers: This is for "Colorado." who said people always make remarks about how tall he is. but no one would think to ask a short person. "How short are you?" Maybe not. but as one of those short people. I’m frequently asked. "How's the weather down there?" Recently, as I stood in line al the super­ market. a woman looked at me and hollered. “My God. but you're short'" Of course, everyone in the place had to take a look. Tell Colorado to be grateful he doesn’t have to shop in the children's department — Michigan! Dear Mich.: Let's just stay it's rude to com­ ment on size and let it go at that Gem of the Day: Don't chai je your plans too often One sometimes meets destiny on the road ^e look to avoid it. Invite them all Dear Ana I Milrn: My mother is planning a baby shower for me and has asked for a guest list. The problem is my husband's parents art divorced and both have remarried. My sbt T-in-law and mother-in-law do not get alone with my father-in-law’s wife. "Ginny.” I am especially close lo my mother-in-law. but I also have a good relationship with Gin­ ny. and J want to keep it that way. If 1 don't invite her to lhe shower, she will be offended. If I do invite her. my mother-in-law and sister-in-law will never forgive me These women cannot oe in the same room without getting into a fight. I'm afraid if any one of them learns that the other two are in­ vited to my shower, none of them will come. I very much want them all. Wouldn't you think they would put aside their differences for just one day for my sake? What do you suggest? — Pregnant and Pondering in Pennsylvania Dear Preg. and Pond.: The old Ann Landers Law of Social Survival goes like this: If you are having a party, wedding, clambake or bar mitzvah, invite everyone you would like to attend. Pay no attention to who is mad at whom. It is not your problem. The real losers are those who choose not to show up because they heard that someone they are not speaking to will be there. Ann in Korea Dear Ann Landen: I live in Korea and read your writings in my English class at the Back Language Institute Your letters and answers arc not only in­ teresting but help me in my quest to find wisdom. The students here enjoy your lively idioms and American experessions It makes us realize that people have the same thought* and feelings even in other cultures — Your Boosters in Korea. Dear Boosters: What a day-brightener! Thanks so much for letting me know Gem of the Day: State-of-the-art automa­ tion will never beat the wastebasket when it comes lo speeding up efficiency in the office. /j that Ann Landers cttlunvi yott clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. Dennis McKelvey REPUBLICAN for STATE REPRESENTATIVE 87th DISTRICT • UtoNme reiiSiwt ci Sorry County • Moating* School Grodeose • Children or* Lakewood High School Graduate* • College Graduate • Spent two year* to U4. Aaoy • Farmer • Devoted Hutband. Father and Grandfather • Former 4-H Member, loader. Teacher • Former FlnT Aid Instructor with the American Red Go** • Spent four year* on the Board of Director*. BMOf Fire Department • Twice elected Township Supervisor • Paet member of the Michigan Township* Association • Pott member of the I try Couniy Supervisors A wodahon • 19 year* Supervising in Industry • SA le of Midugan Combed Assessor level ■ • Member of *e Michtgon Asm won Association • Member of the Kent County Assessor* Assocolion 4 IRew^bor of the BUd-Michigan Assessor* Association ® Past men^her ot Fap Ringo Swings* Square Dance dub • President of the Michigan TwoStsppor* • Loieure ocfivitie* mckide golfing, hshing. comping ond dancing. Experienced Dedicated Qualified Concerned "Michigan must continue to move forward, sensibly and realistically. Help see to il that n does let your vows no' rhof of »p*ool interests, be ►'♦ord Vote lor o mon experienced in local aovemment. dedicated to effective educattonal reform, qualified to load, and concerned lor the future. . V0TE for DENN|S mckelvey.” 19.754 177 19,577 none 852 34 none none 663 45.751 7,865 32,778 - EQUITY CAPITAL Perpetual preler-ed stock and related surplus Common stock Surplus Undivided profits and capital reserves Net unrealized holding gams (losses) on available for sale secunties Total equity capital Total liabilities. limitetHite preferred stock, equity capital Ann Landers Dear Ann I Jinders: I live alone in a triplex in West Los Angeles I love my apartment and don't want to move. I am. however, having a problem with my landlords (I have two) Messrs A and B often come to my apart­ ment when I am at work. 1 have explained that 1 would like .o be given 24 hours' notice if they plan to enter my apartment, bui they have ignored my request. It happened again today I asked my mother to wait in my apartmeni for the iclephone repairman, and a plumber let himself in and scared her almost to death Obviously, the landlords gave llie plumber permission and a key lo enter Is there a law against this? — West L.A Dear West L.A.: According to Chicago at­ torney David Sugar, landlords generally have no right to let themselves into a leased apart ment without the tenant's prior approval, ex­ cept in emergency situations or to make necessary repairs — either to your apartment or lo an adjoining one. Laws vary from slate to state, however, and you should review your lease before confron­ ting your landlords. The lease will probably spell out the circumstances in which they can enter your apartment without advance notice. none 560 560 3.662 none 4.782 45.751 I, Frances M Johnson, Vice PresidenvCashier of the above-named bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condi tion is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief SNORT FOOmOSMM NOTICE (ABCb—Mbb) MORTGAGE SALE — Dofoult ho* boon mod. in the condition* of o mortgage mode by CARL D. MERER and DANA JO MERER hu«bond and wife to RRST MORTGAGE AMERICA Mortgage* doted 2-27 92. and recorded on 3-4 92. in Lfeor 536. on page 480 Barry County Record*. MidUgan and aotognod by *o*d Mortgagee to MIDWEST FINANC ING CORF by an auignmont datod 2-77-92 and recorded on 3+92 in Uber 537 Pago 28 of Barry County record* and aotognod to H.L. MAIER. IRA CFN8 TRUSTEE by an alignment dated i 4/ 92. ond recorded on 3-17-92. in Libor 537. en pogo 7» Bony County Record*. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there i* claimed to bo duo at the data hereof me sum 01 rime i nousana rrve wunoroa ana nine­ ty S*« 29 100 Dollar* (99.996.29) including mtereat 16.500% per annum. Under the power of solo contained in *o«d mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice to hereby given that *a»d mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged premise* or some port of them, al public vendue, of the Borry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan ot 2:00 p.m.. on August 11. 1994. Said premise* ore situated in Township of Castleton Barry County. Michigan and ore descr.bed a* 831 Sherman Noshvdle Ml 49073 The land referred to in this policy is described os Land m the TOWNSHIP of CASTLETON Barry County Michigan, described os follow* A parcel in the northeast 1 4 of section 36. Town* 3 North. Range 7 West, described a* begin­ ning a* a point in the center of highway that is 809 5 loot oast of the center of said section 36 thence nortn 225 feet, thence west 146 feet thence north to MiCiStgon Central Railroad right of way thence northeasterly along said railway to a point due north of a point 934.5 feet east of rhe center of soid section 36 thence south to the east and west i 4 hne o* »a-d section 3* thence west 125 feet to place of beginning Cas'eton Township Barry County. Michigan The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sale, unless determined abandon­ ed in occor«tance with 1948CL 600.3241a. tn which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from the dote of such sole June 20 1994 MICHAEL M GRAND Smte 264 W 31731 Northwestern Hwy Farmington Hill*. Ml 4833* HL Miller IRA CFNB Trustee assignee ol Mortgage (7 28) Service Is The Key —When We Change Your (j)| L— Drain your old oil and replace It with up to 5 quarts of quality Quaker State motor oil. Replace oil filter with a Quaker State oil filter. Check air filter. Lubricate the entire chassis. Check and fill transmission and transaxle fluid. Check brake fluid. Check and fill power steering fluid. Check and fill differential fluid. Check and fill battery. Check and fill windshield washer fluid. Check windshield wiper blades. Inflate tires to proper pressure. Vacuum the interior. We even wash your windshield. Check lights. These promises you can count on us to keep. FREE FILL-UP OF VITAL FLUIDS BETWEEN OIL CHANGES Remember — 3,000 miles or 3 months is time to change your oil. HOURS 8 6-m 6 p.m Monday Fndiy; 8 a.m -3 p.m Saturday erformance P __ jjth Ou.d 01 C.-a-rje Center) 430 W. STATE STREET — No Appointments Needed — 948-8558 �The Hastings Banner Journal of Ruth Esther Whitright Sowerby (Part Four) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht "In January 1945. 1 went to Michigan to Mother Sowerby '* funeral She passed away at Becker's nursing hocne in Kalamazoo Her funeral was held al Beeler's in Middleville and she was buried in the family plot in Courtland Cemetery. Kent County She was 83 years old I visited Maurice and Luella and Avia and her family while I was there "After selling lhe Sanderfur farm, and our rent was up on the Beck farm in 1946. we sold the livestock and tools and returned to Michigan with the pack-up truck "We stayed at the Whitnght* for a while, then bought the Kitty Henchman farm near Hastings We remodeled lhe house and sold it with a few acres of land We sold the rest of the farm off in lot* Ruth 1972. Esther Sowerby, August, "Unde Will passed away at the Lutheran Home in Grand Rapids. Dad was ®. so after the first snowstorm. T.F. went back to Honda alone. I stayed and shoveled snow so that Dr. Clark could get into the driveway when he came io see Dad "I returned to Honda in March. We bought the Oaburne house on Swango Road in Ocala in 1947. It was new. but not finished We ted electricity put in it and did lhe painting There was a din road by the place, so we got the county so put in a good graded road m front of ft. “Mr and Mrs Iks Dees and family were our ctoaest neighbor*. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Vanlue and family aso Mr. and Mrs Mitchell aad son Roy lived ovci on the main road. “Mr. and Mrs Will Martin. Luella and Lillian Sowerby. Bob. Avis and Betty Lou Tmun visaed us. While I was m Michigan m 1946 I visaed Ob'tuary from August 31, 1956. Hastings Banner, our fneads. Carl and Dons Galaster. and their five children Carl’s health wasn't good We told them that they should come to Florida And the next summer, they did They came wah a trader and lived in the trailer park The children went to school He was a plumber by trade Later they bought a home in Dade City and we visaed back and forth "John P Claytor was bom Sept 28. 1948. and Bonnie Lee Timm was bom on Sept 16. 1945 "Dad ’John W & hit right) wa* ill and in the nursing home in Hasting* Minnie (Whitnght Bolinger) came to be with mother She rented a place in town for awhile Dad passed away Aug 24. 1950. at age 85 I went to Michigan on the bu* Avi* met me in Kalama mo "After Dad died. Mother void her home and went to Idaho w«h Minnie They traveled there by train 1 stayed on and visited in Michigan for a while "We bought a house and 40 acres from our neighbors. Mr and Mr*. Mitchell. We sold the house and 20 acres We then bought an empty house on the Cainsville Highway and ted it moved on to the 20 acre* we had kept We put down a well and remodeled the house and sold it to Mr and Mrs Nelson and family "We sold our farm to Mr and Mr* Mar tineau and family. We had called ii 7 Oak* because of a cluster of oak tree* in the back yard. In 1951 we bought the Cleora farm near Williston Miss Susie Hannah lived next door with her brother Floyd, his wife Mildred and their family Howard and Violet Mansfield were all neighbors 'Bob, Avis. Bettie Lou and Bonnie Lee Timm came to visit us B»ib'* mother also visited with us. "Barbara and Argyle Windes came down and I went back to Michigan with them. "We later sold this farm to Joe Priet and in 1952 we bought the Rufu* Livingston farm near Reddick James H Claytor was bom June 13. 1952. "My mother and my sister Minnie visited Avis Tim in 1953 and I went to Michigan to see them. While I was there. I ted a throat operation in the Battle Creek hospital, done by Dr. Mustard Bob and family brought me home Mother came with me for a visit and stayed until 1954 “Argyle Windes passed away Jan 9. 1953 We sold the farm to W W Caldwell “in 1954. we bought the Knoll farm west of Lowell While we were waiting in the real estate office to sign the paper*, a fellow came in and said that the house on that farm had burned tht morning “Mr Knoll was totally blind, a widower, in hu 80s and he didn’t have insurance. T.F. had taken some (insurance) out when we ted made the down payment, so we went through with the deal so that Mr. Knoll would be taken care of "We traded the land to John Pheil for hi* farm at Germantown He wa* a school teacher It ted a large two story house, a large rock tern, orange trees, guava and banana bushes Mr and Mrs Harry Yeley were neighbors. “We took Mother to Michigan Bob and family took us to Chicago and Mother flew to Idaho to live with Minnie She was 84 years old. T.F was ill. Lillian came home with us. She had retired from teaching T.F went into the hospital with a virus Ed and Mi idred Dodge visited with us “Maurice Sowerby died at the age of 65 on Sept. 25. 1955 “We sold the farm to Tom DeBa mo. and in 1956 bought the Erkhan farm near Williston There was a large methodist church there Mr and Mrs W.D Buell were our neighbors. "The farm was small, so we rented pasture from Mr. Bell. He had retired We had a wonderful garden that year. 1 think that is what sold the farm. “Mr. and Mrs Duncan had come to Florida with a big truck load of furniture It was raining They wanted the place. They asked if they could unload on the front porch. They ran over into the house They really moved tn before we moved out. "fat 1957. we bought the Willis farm southeast of Williston across from Frog’s Bar B-Que Place. Il needed a kN of work inside and some grass pasture We painted, put in new door*, new windows in the kitchen, put our fertilizer and raised good crops. "Bessie and family lived in Williston. "Larry Timm was jorn May 6. 1958 "We went to Michigan tn August Bessie aad the boy* looked after the farm white we were gone While on our way to Michigan, we had a car accident on the 13th of August. We here hit head-on near Hudson, lad., by Mr. Purdy's car. He was trying to pass a big track on a bridge. Our car was wrecked. 1 was taken to a hospital there, then on to Pennock >,— , nospuai in Hasting* "T.F. didn't have to stay in the hospital The Timms came down to Huntington and he went home with them 1 went to the Timms’ from Pennock Hospital We returned to Florida the last of October Luella went with us to help with the driving 1 was on cratches Cecil and Marjory Hersahier. cousin*, visited with us. Also the Timm*, and Bob’* mother came with them "Jimmy ted found a little nearly starved, three-colored kitten. Hack, white and yellow. which he brought to me I ted to feed her with a medicine drupper at first, and then with a spoon I called her Puss for a longest time, then changed her name to Lady She came to the end of her nine lives in 1974. "We went io Michigan in I960 T F wa* ill on the way home. We stopped at a motel near Birmingham. Alabama. It was ran by Mr. and Mr*. Hams. They were very nice to us. We stayed until T.F felt better “Mrs Harns had never been to Honda, so she went home with us and did most of the driving T.F. went into the hospital Mrs Hams loved Floods and promised to come back again Lillian wu visiting us in December of I960 when Minnie wrote to us that Mother was entering the hospital for a breast opera­ tion. She wanted me to came. I went by train and stayed until Mother came home from the hospital and could come to the table for meals But they ted waited too long The cancer ted spread She passed away on June 18. 1961 She was brought back to Michigan for burial Stanley and Margene came Minnie was ill and could not come I went to Michigan for the burial "We sold the Willis farm in 1964 to Mr and Mr* Updike He kept purebred horse* The next year the house burned and they buih a new one Ruth Whitright and T.F. Sowerby December 1972. 50th wedding anniversary. "In 1964 we bought lhe home of Mr*. Crandall, northwest of Belleview It wa* built of native rock. There was a tenant house and five acre* of land. We put down a four-inch well Mr and Mr*. Wise and Mr. and MR* Slagel were our neighbor*. Mr Slagel helped us clean up some of the land The Tim.ns visited us and Larry tried out his new boots in the fish pond. "We bought a four-bedroom bock house on Little Lake Kerr at Salt Spring*. Mr. and Mrs. Olson were our neighbor* They let u* use their long pier. We had a short one where we kept the boat tied up We caught some nice bass. but my big one got away. The house was on leased land. Mr. Ray took it up. "Those who ted cottages made of lumber moved them off, but we couldn’t move our brick house, so we lost out. ed and that Lillian ted not feh like going with u* "While Lillian was visiting us. she wa* taken seriously ill and ted an operation in Ocala Hospital "We went in partnership with John Dykes on some land out in the forest Wc incor­ porated in 1967 a* Lake Charles Camp Site* We ted road* built Mr and Mr* Bacon bought lots and moved there and took over the sale* pan "We sold Elliott place to Mr and Mr* Melvin Hili In 1967. we bought a house and lot on Lake Weir Ave.. Ocala Mr and Mrs Canll and Mr and Mr* Postu* were neighbor*. "Lillian, Roben. Wanda and Menon Sowerby visited us. Also Eva. Shirley Graham and children. Louie. Loris. Mark and Barbara We missed not having lake property We went to Moas Bluff. Rodman Dam and to lhe canal at Inglis to fish "I wnt to Michigan for Bonnie Timm’s and William Crattenden's wedding on Sept 15. 1961. My sister. Minnie Whitnght Bolinger, pass­ ed way in August 1969 in Idaho. Isa Sowerby Graham died on March 20. 1970. and Luella Sowerby passed away April 24. 1970 John P Claytor and Cathy Soctt were mar­ ried Oct. 10. 1970. "We sold our house to Mr. and Mrs. Pierce. In 1971. we bought a house and a large kN from Arlene Thompson at 5436 Hames Road. Bellevue. Mr. and Mr*. Rudy Zwahten and Mr. Harry We*tenbcrg were our neighbors. "John, Cathy and Bessie took us for a seafood dinner to celebrate our 56th anniver­ sary on Dec. 3. 1972 Bessie had our photograpi. made. "Bob, Avi*. Bettie and Larry visited us. Also Lillian. Meron. Eva. Lot*, unda. David and Sharon. The Timms were here for Christmas 1973. "T.F. had a severe heart attack January 1974. He was home for awhile, then back to the hospital He went from the hospital to New Horizon Convalarium. He passed away March 24, 1974, at age 83. He was buried in a private service al Forest Lawn Memory Garden The Rev. Deal officiated. Ladies of the church brought us dinner. The Timms and Lillian were here. "Here it is June. 1978. 1 am very glad that wc moved lo Belleview. Bessie. John. Cathy and Jimmy are a blessing to me. "Jimmy enlisted in the Army and *pcnt two and one half year* in Germany. While there he visited * distant relative. Mary Sowerby Rutherford, living in Herfordshire. England. She made him feel nght at home and he calls her "Auntie." She gave him a book * .-men by Richard R. Sowerby in 1889. "Historical Castle Sowerby and Mid Cumberland." It was the Sowerby coat of arms on lhe cover and gives the pedigrees of Sowerby* dating back to 1439 "Now (1978) Sgt. James H. Claytor of the A.P.M.O.P. Tank Division is stationed at CONSUMER LOANS Opportunity for qualified candidates at local community bank. Requires bachelor's de­ gree with concentration in accounting/busIness/ftnance period. Candidates must also have excellent verbal and written com­ mea a of expressing ano Mon or a point ot New on subjects munication skills c/currsnt general interest. Send letters to: "Letters ot the We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Submit resume to: rfcti it ri - CunMl , aHBOigS Hastings Banner, "We went into the motel business with John Dykes None of u* liked it. We sold out to Lum's and the Western SizzJin Steak House. “T.F. was very ill. A blood clot in hi* leg went into his lungs. He was in the hospital quite a while. Lillian and Luella visited us. "In 1966. we sold the Crandall place We bought the Elliot house and five acres close to the Bellevue cemetery Mr. and Mr*. Downy were our neighbor*. We built a cement block shop with the carport We set out peach tree* and ted a large garden. Four of the acres were in pine trees and underbrush. T.F. cleaned it out and planted it to grass "Toots, our dog. proved to be loo much of a watch dog so that she had to be put to sleep We still had the calico cat Lady "Lillian. Avis. Bonnie and Larry flew down in October. Isa also visited us "We bought a little house near Wiendale on a nice lake. We had a boat and did a lot of fishing Johnny and Jimmy got their share of bass John got the largest, but Jim caught the moat “We celebrated our 50th wedding anniver­ sary on Dec 3 with dinner at Morrison's, hosted by the Cottage Hill Club member*, with relatives and friend* attending. "We flew to Michigan for Avis’ birthday in 1966 Bessie took us to Ocala airport The Timms met us in Grand Rapids. When we changed plane* in Chicago. 1 saw a very pret­ ty young lady dressed in a white suit, but looking so sad that I just had to tell her how beautiful her orchid corsage was She asked if I would like to wear it. Before I could answer, she took it off and pinned it on my shoulder, turned away with tear* in her eye*. I have often wondered about N. "The next surprise came when our name wa* called and we were asked to go to our plane The stewardess gave u* a big smile and it was not until we were seated that others were told that the plane north was ready to take on passenger* We ted a wonderful trip. "Lillian ted stayed at our house Eva came to vi«« her. She met us with her car at Tampa We ted expected to get a bus for Belleview and were surprised to find her there waiting for u* "We sold the Wiersdale cottage to Billie Wiseman "T.F and I were on our way to lhe flea market at Webster and while crossing a small bridge, we were hit by a truck loaded with asphalt II* brake* failed Our car was wreck­ ed I was taken by ambulance to (Xala Hospital We were thankeful we were not kill- Fun Steward. Ga for 16 month* He get* home on weekend* quite often He will be go ing hack to Germany again. He hope* to look up the birthplace of hi* great grandfather. Robert Sowerby. "I have watched the building of the new United Methodist church on the four acre* to the south Plan* are drawn up tor the building of the Fellowship Hall "John and Cathy have moved from their mobile home to a new house on Bird Island Their hobbies are hunting, cutting and polishing rock* and making jewelry "Bob and Avi* come down quite often and I look for her phone calls every two week*. "Bessie is still cooking at the school lun­ chroom during the school year and at Head Stan during the summer She ha* a new car She take* me to church, to visit friends and to buy groceries ' Three year* ago she ted her house painted on lhe outside She painted the kitchen yellow and te* new cabinet*. She enclosed the front screened in porch with plastic to protect her house plant*, which are a hobby for her This was accomplished with the help of her good neighbor*. Harris and Marie Taylor. "During vacation last year she painted her bedroom and living room with a little help from me This year. Jimmy tore down lhe big old shed and built a nice store house and painted it. ft looked so nice that I had my house and shop painted. "One of the first things Jimmy did when he got home from Germany in March was lo take Bessie and me to see Lillian at Sunny Shores. St. Petersburg. We celebrated Lillian Sowerby'* 90th birthday with cake and punch Every month those having birthdays at Sunny Shores arc toasted and served ice cream and punch at lunch time. Avis, Bob, Kenneth and Eldora Graham and Eva came down later Larry Timm, my youngest grandson, will be married this summer to Carlen Bloem from Middleville “Avis sent a clipping and a picture from the Banner, telling of Fordie and Opal Casey’s 65th wedding anniversary. It brings back memories of the early 1900* when they were our neighbor*. And time rolls on. "Time rolls on.” Ruth Esther Whitnght Sowerby died on Sept. 16. 1993. at the home of her daughter. Bessie Claytor. in Belleview, Fla . Graveside service* were held at the Forest Lawn Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Murfin officiating The manuscript of her memories of a busy, full life, give us a glimpse of how things were during the early part of the century and well into this century. She gives a comparison of farming in Florida, contrasted with fanning in Michigan. She leaves a wealth of family knowledge The manuscript and some pictures were loaned to "From Time to Time" by Bonnie Timm Crattenden. her granddaughter. Other source* for picture* and verification of date* included: Barry County History 1985, Hasting* Banner Archives. Management Trainee The Hastings Banner Micomes and cncoursgc* letters io the editor as a Obituary from June 21, 1961. - Thursday, July 28. 1994 — Page 9 Personnel Manager Hastings City Bank Benner, P.,0. Boh B, Hastfogs, MI 49058 150 W. Court Street Hastings, MI 49058 t oe Aette*,... 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You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner “ Making Harry County residents fed at home for over 100 years. " �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1994 ‘Magnificent Seven’ seek the GOP nomination for state representative (Xherwise, differences on other issues ap­ pear to be subtle. There have been several forums, but be­ cause there are so many candidates, they say they haven't really had a chance to explore the issues in much detail There has been some dissatisfaction with the endorsements Geiger has received from Bender, the Michigan Farm Bureau. Michi­ gan Right to Life and the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors. Stevenson complained that as an activist in the pro-life movement for more than 20 yean., he didn't even know that Geiger was against abortion until Geiger won Right to Life's endorsement. by David T. Ycmag Editor They have been referred to jokingly as "lhe Magnificent Seven," but Republican candidates seeking to replace 87th District State Representative Bob Bender say they are serious about going to Lansing. When Bender last spring announced his retirement after 12 years as a State legisla­ tor. seven Republicans and one Democrat came forward. The seven Republicans will square off in next Tuesday's primary, with the winner facing Democrat Robert Edwards in the November general ei :tion. Edwards, because he has no opposition tn lhe primary, was not asked any questions, but he will have the opportunity to discuss issues during the campaign in the fall The seven GOP hopefuls. in alphabetical order, are William Cook. Mark Doster. Terry Geiger. Dennis McKelvey. Daniel Parker. Ron Stevenson and Cathy Williamson Among the group. Stevenson might be re­ garded as furthest to the right of center, with Parker not far away Doster could be re­ garded as furthest to the left, with McKelvey leaning to that side Seen as in between could be Geiger. Cook and Williamson, with philosophies ranging from moderate to slightly conservative Doster, Cook and McKelvey are pro­ choice on the abortion question and they do not oppose physician-assisted suicide. Geiger. Parker. Stevenson and Williamson are pro-life and against assisted suicide. Most candidates support the death penalty, except Williamson and Geiger Most seem to support what Gov. John Engler has been doing in l-ans-ng William Cook Mark Doster Dennis McKelvey Daniel Parker Williamson called Geigers endorsements "politics." and others have opposed a process they sec as Geiger being "anointed" by the party as Bender's successor "J take issue with that." Geiger said. "It is a normal part of lhe political process I didn't lobby for the endorsements. but they're part of the campaign." Cook, however, has won lhe endorsement of an area daily newspaper Ano'h^r controversy has centered on Stevenson, who has tokl forum audiences thut he leaches real estate law and licensing and is an independent realtor. Start docu­ ments show that in 1991 he was flnad S800 by the State Department of Licensing and Regulation. Bureau of Comnvrcial Services and ordered to pay a couple $400 in restitu­ tion for allegedly mishandling the couple's escrow account after a real estate purchase fell through in 1988 Had he not paid the fine and made restitution, he would have had his license suspended, state documents sty. Stevenson responded. "I didn't feel it (the complaint) was justified and I fought it. My license was suspended for a short tune be­ cause I refused to pay lhe fine "The people I was dealing with acknowl­ edged that 1 was right. It was a bureaucrat uho » anted to hurt me." Calling the information "muckraking.'* Stevenson said. "I don't think it has anything to do with my qualifications in the race. In 18 years of real estate, I've got one of lhe cleanest records " On August 2nd Let's Send Our Best Joanne Emmons . State Senate , iv - Ihrw Ito* bwo lyS'jan Special Thanks' ...to all the individuals who have endorsed me. There simply was not room to list all your names. Your support and encouragement have meant so much to me during this The question* The following is a list of 10 questions asked of each of the seven candidates. Af­ terward are their responses: 1. ABORTION: What is your position on abortion and why? 2. TEACHERS: How do you feel about the State Legislature's recent passage of an anti-teachers' strike law? 3. BINGO: How do you feel about the new law against having bingo as fund­ raisers for political parties? 4. TIGERS: How do you feel about state funding for building a new Tiger Stadium? 5. THE ARTS: Do you believe the state should stop funding the arts, such as the De­ troit Symphony and the Museum of Art? ••••••••••••••••••• : BENEFIT SPAGHETTI SUPPER • ; SatwaasMyM • 5-7:W J • LAWRENCE J. BAUER AMERICAN LEGION POST • • 325 S. Church Street Hastings • • To help v/ith the medical bills of • • MAHJOJUE KNUPPENBURG Spaghetti (AJ You Can Eat). Salad, Garbc Bread, £ Dessert and Beverage Adults *4.00 • Age 12 and Under $1.50 ® • • J OPEN TO THE PUBLIC EVERYONE WELCOME Tickets may be purchased from Auxiliary member; W £ Avadabh al the <We — VOTE FOR — Michigan Farm Bureau Right to Life of Michigan PAC Michigan Townships Association Michigan Association of Realtors Citizens for Traditional Values Michigan State Chamber of Commerce Police Officers Association of Michigan Fraternal Order of Police Frank Hughs Barry DeLou, Sheriff, Isabella County William Burns, Undersheriff, Isabella County Terry Jungel. Sheriff, Ionia County Hank Wayer, Sheriff, Mecosta County Gordon Fuhr ...for... County Commissioner District 4 REPUBLICAN Sound Expaience in Government and Finances I definitely oppose allowing 12 counties to dispose of its waste at the Barry County landfill and 1 go on record as opposing the Barry County Solid Waste Proposal Amendment. I support the millage for the County Commission on Aging. 1 support the millage proposal for 911. EXPERIENCE GOVERNMENT... • Chairnun of Barry County Property Committee Oversight of the cors . action of the new Courts and Law Building • Vice Chairman of Finance Committee Helped develop a fiscally sound budget for Barry County • lb years experience in Government JOANNE EMMONS COMMUNITY... • Currently Junior Warden of Emmanuel Episcopal Church • Member oi Barry County YMCA Board • Riverside Cemetery Board member BUSINESS • Director ot Hasnngs Savings and Loan for 21 years • Hastings Manufacturing Company 34 years - retired • Member ot Society of Automotive Engineers EDUCATION... • Associate Degree from Western Michigan University • Attended many slate workshops for elected officials (ionkxi inei in Hastmgj Tovmhip urth hu uifc U’l/lo TAr> hmr a iob nd a dunTUc' bnda Gordon a a lift lartf midru oj Him Caunn Paid far by Lmmons ha Senate Commfflre • 1 VathUnd Dr Cathy Williamson 6. PROP At How do you feel about par $ sage of Proposal A and what it wifi mean for public education'’ 7. BUDGET: If you were to see a budget crunch coming, where would you feel cuts should be made? t. SUICIDE: How do you feel about legalizing physician-assisted suicide? 9. DEATH: Do you favor capital punish­ ment? 10. WHY YOU: Why should voters choose you over your opponents9 What makes you different or the better choice than the others? • ••••••••••••••••••• and their .nembe's who have endorsed me: - Ron L Neil J • Cancer Patient — campaign. I would also like to thank the following organizations “I want to take this opportunity to offer my support to your election efforts. My sense is that you are the person that can assist us in resolving many of the issues that confront us at the local level” Ron Stevenson WBIbm Cook A former mayor of Hastings, Cook served on the City Council for 16 years. He still works at Hastings Press. ABORTION: "It's not the province of government to legislate moral issues. As a conservative, I defend individual rights. It's a private decision." TEACHERS: "I favor the anti-strike qualification and bidding out teachers' insurance rather than also have them get it through MESSA. but I think parts of the law went loo far. Amendments were attached that require schools to provide food for all students with lhe school footing the bill." About the school board's right to imple­ ment its "last best offer," Cook said, "I'd re­ ally have to research that. I’ve heard from teachers and administrators, and I can un­ derstand both sides. It’s got to be fair to both." BINGO: "Fm sure there are political repercussions, but it (bingo) is not a viable means of raising money for political pur­ poses." TIGERS: "Fm against that. It's for the De­ troit area. "I think the Tigers management could af­ ford to commit themselves. The area that benefits should support it." THE ARTS: "No. any kind of cultural in­ volvement is important for lhe development of society." PROP A : "I think it would be good if the economy can stay on a roll. The concept is a good idea for taxpayers" BUDGET: The social system needs re­ shaping: we need to initiate more prevention programs for cost effectiveness." SUICIDE: "The (decision of) ending of pain and suffering for lhe terminally ill pa­ tient is best left to the individual, hi: or her family and lhe physician, not lhe govern­ ment." DEATH: "I would favor capital punish­ ment, but I'd want to see the wording on the bill. I’d support it with certain regulations and under certain circumstances." WHY YOU: "I have the experience fve worked with people at different levels of government — townships, cities, villages, counties and the state. "I m an avid listener and i make my deci­ sions based on the information Fve received. My first interest would be my district. H<g Rapids Ml 49VT Sec GOP CANDIDATES cont. page 11 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28. 1994 — Page 11 GOP CANDIDATES, continued "One of my main reasons for running is that I've worked with city, state and federal government, and so much control is being taken away from local government Bureau­ cracies are getting too much control." Cook said key issues are law enforcement, strengthening business, "Right to Farm" leg­ islation. making prisoners serve full sen­ tences, the infrastructure and the environ­ ment. Mark Dealer Doster is a Barry County Commissioner from the Eighth District. Ik is a graduate of Kalamazoo College with majors in political science and music, and he holds a juris doc­ tor degree from Cooley Law School ABORTION: "Fm pro-choice. I believe in the unenumerated and Su|veme Court-based right of privacy." TEACHERS: "I thought perhaps it went loo far. It might have trampled on the First Amendment. "The biggest sticking point is the school board being able to implement its last best offer' unilaterally." BINGO: 1 thought it was politically moti­ vated. If it wasn't, why did the Republicans wail until they had a temjxxary majority in the House, until they had that window of opportunity?" TIGERS: I'm against it "We've poured so much money into the Detroit area. The citi­ zens of this district will not be better served by paying for a new Tiger Stadium." THE ARTS "No. the arts hold a special spot for me — 1 studied piano, harpsichord and organ at Kalamazoo College. "The arts are a necessity, not a frill. They outlast everything else But without some son of public support, they may no longer exist." PROP A: "I think it's a good maneuver. If they get their definitions down, it'll help farmers and property owners, but I'm not sure how much it will help education." BUDGET: I'm afraid that's (cuts) some­ thing that I'd have to take a harder look at when the nnv came.” SUICIDE: "There arc instances in which it would be a blessing. I would be in favor of it if b heavily regulated, certainly with more than one doctor helping make the decision. "Wc need to find a way to help those who bre terminally ill and suffering, whose last days are tortuous." DEATH: Yes. but not in Michigan, which has had a long history of not having it (capital punishment) “1 don't necessarily agree with it. but I'd go along if Michigan was the last state lo do so." WHY YOU: I think I Ivor (he best educa­ tion and 1 have the highest elected political position among the candidates I don't think the other candidates have had the trial by fire that we ve had recently on the County Board of Commissioners. "I have specialized training in writing leg­ islation "I think 1 have insight into what Barry Coun­ ty's [roblems are. "I ran for this position four years ago (as a Democrat) and people told me then t’.iat they would have voted for me if 1 had more expe­ rience. And this is a good opportunity to move to the State Legislature, with Bob Bender's retirement " Terry Geiger A former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party and now a trustee on the Woodland Township Board, Geiger is owner of a farm implement business in Lake Odessa. ABORTION: Noting he has been en­ dorsed by Michigan Right to life, he said he is against abortion except to save the life of lhe mother. "The basic role is to protect lives. There are a very small percentage of cases of rape and incest, and that deflects from the issue of violent crime." TEACHERS: The ami-strike label is a misnomer, anti-teachers' strike legislation has been on the books for some time. It tried to keep the teachers at the bargaining tabk." On school boards being able to implement their "last best offer." he said. "We need to provide closure or some kind of binding ar­ bitration for settlement." BINGO: "That legislation was to prevent the potential to funnel a lot of cash to a can­ didate. There was potential for abuse and ■Who would I they needed to track it. "It was legislation directed at an extreme possibility. I support the legislation.'* TIGERS: "I'm absolutely opposed. There are too many other priorities in the budge:. Il should be a local-private partnership. "Let's set some criteria when we are ear­ marking money, assuming that the funds are th-rc." THE ARTS: "We've got to support the arts, but I'm not sure it's the function of gov­ ernment. Is it government's role to support the arts and Tiger Stadium or provide basic services, like roads and education? We have to de­ cide." PROP a: "We couldn't continue to support education through property taxes. Proposal A is a platform to build a system of funding ‘It's not perfect We need to correct defi­ ciencies and address equity questions." BUDGET: "We'd have to look at acrossthe-board cuts in administration. We re obli­ gated to look at special funding arrange­ ments. "We'd have to look at some of the subsi­ dies, force state government o operate more efficiently as a management uoi." SUICIDE: "I think we're obligated to provide as much care and comfort as we can to the terminally ill "I think we re opening Pandora's box (with assisted suicide). It's way too dangerous for us We don't have any moral authority io de­ termine the end of someone else's life." DEATH: Tm opposed to capital punish­ ment. There are other ways to deal with the situation more effectively." WHY YOU: "There is a prevailing cyni­ cism about government. People are looking for someone who's not going to pander That's the kind of person you want to repre­ sent you in Lansing. "I think Fve demonstrated I have people skills, Fve been sblc to put together an orga­ nization I bring enthusiasm to lhe campaign and the ability to look forward. "My life experiences: Fve worked bard to achieve what Fve achieved, just like many other people in this district "I deal with farmers, and this is an agricul­ tural, rural district. Put together our family's background as homeowners, fanners and business owners, and it reflects what most people are going through. "Aa a small businessman, school activist and political realist, I don't just talk a good game. Ido tt. believe p thcrt-Tammy )l Redman I P Is 30 today?1 V-d A Z From those that you deserted1 I \ Lat Your Vote bo Counted VOTE AUGUST 2 for tho MgQgit Ind SANDY JAMES Linda 1750 Hast* Aa . Hastings. Ml 48058 PUBLIC NOTICE The regular meetings of the Barry Intermediate School District Board of Education will be held on the second Wednesday of each month. 7:30 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 535 W. Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan. The meeting dates for the 1994-95 school year are as follows: August 10. 1994 February 8. 1995 September 14, 1994 March 8. 1995 October 12. 1994 November 9, 1994 April 12. 1995 May 10. 1995 December 14, 1994 June 14. 1995 WATSON Forcounty Representing City of Hastings 100% Against the Landfill Expansion Amendment 100% for the 911 Millage and Commission on Aging Millage Renewal January 11, 1995 Meg Hackett Carrier Served on City Council City Planning Commission City/County Airport Commission My ability to liaton baa boon proven by my 13 yea's experience aa a auccoaaful realtor for Court of Appeals DIETARY ASSISTANT Part-time, includes weekends and various shifts. Willing to train. Apply at Thomapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058.___ As a Professional... • Member of tho Barry/Eaton Board of Realtors • Sorvod on the Budget Committee • Grievance Committee Chairperson Realtor ot the voar • Served as President and vice Prestoont - Served on Board of Directors You muat elect mo Aug. 2nd. so I can bo ycur voice and aggroaanrely serve as your County Commisaioner on Aug. 2 "I have conservative valucx and Fm fis­ cally conservative, but I'm progressive, 1 want to find ways to do things better." Dennis McKdvcy A former Carlton Township Supervisor and now assessor for three Barry County townships and one in Kent County. McK­ elvey says his experience with taxation and local government would be a big asset in Lansing. ABORTION: "I believe in the right of choice. It's a personal decision that should be left up to the individual, not the govern­ ment." TEACHERS: "Most aspects of the law are valid, but 1 have one area of concern: the board's right to implement its last best offer "If it appears that it's starting to be abused. I would look at an amendment to lhe law." BINGO: As a Republican, I should say the same things the party is, but I'm not . The opportunity for political gain could have been used by either party. "The stages are not high in bingo. Why is it so important to be able to trace contribu­ tions by narrowing them down to so little. Why not then should we ban chicken barbe­ cues as fund-raisers?" TIGERS: "No. If you're going to help fi­ nance odc business, you must do it for all. This is e>treating all businesses equally." THE ARTS: "Frankly, that hasn't been a major concern of nine "If we have a budget ends, that may be an area we have to took at (cutting).* PROP A: Passage of Proposal A is new concept for Michigan, but I see problems that need to be resolved. There's still work to be done. "I'm concerned that local government may be adversely affected and Fm not sure that per-pupil funding will be guaranteed in the future. "However, as a property owner and town­ ship supervisor. I know the tax burden was overwhelming and we needed some kind of relief." BUDGET: "I know that pork exists in the state budget, but Fm not prepared to answer that at the present time." SUICIDE: Tm definitely for it. I think that when the individual's pain is no longer tolerable or when his or her quality of life cannot be restored, and physicians have de­ termined terminal illness, the individual Uxxild be gr an ted lhe right to end hi s or Iter life.’ DEATH: "1 am for capital punishment." WHY YOU: "I've built a reputation as be­ ing honest, fair and impartial in my line of work. I've been an assessor since 1976 and I think Fve built a creditable reputation. "I have experience with local government. Fve had an inside took at taxation issues as an assessor and I have hands-on experience as a fanner. Fve been a supervisor at union and non­ union shops. I’ve served in Vietnam, my background ts varied and well-rounded." About "the anointing" of Terry Geiger, McKelvey said, "I know Terry and the other SEND A candidates personally and we re friends and neighbors, most of us. 1'm not the type to put someone else down "But I know the party has been preparing Terry for this (the State legislature post) for a long time. I feel it’s unfortunate that all candidates haven't been treated equally in all respects from the word go. " Daniel Parker A member of lhe Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education, Parker formerly served on the local Hanning Commission and Zon­ ing Board of Appeals ABORTION. "I'm pro-life. I feel strongly that the baby should have a choice." He said the only exception would be to save the life of the mother in cases where every effort to save both the mother and child have failed. "If wc start devaluating life, we ll have problems down the road." TEACHERS: "I agree with >l. I don't feel it's bashing teachers. "h's a basic premise that we think of the kids first. If the teachers aren't available be­ cause they're on strike, there isn't any educa­ tion... The playing field has been leveled. "I don't believe implementation of the board's last best offer' will be a problem... You have to bargain in good faith. Being on a school board. I appreciate the teachers we have, and we don't want to antagonize them "But the Michigan Education Association has gone away from being a professional or­ ganization. It's strictly a political entity now.’ BINGO: "I don't know enough about it to comment. It hasn't been an issue that's popped up a tot during the campaign." TIGERS: ’If M’s fair and equitable for this side of the state. We should took for private funding, however. We can t always took to government for these things "If we can provide more income, yes. I’m not opposed id making an investment, but it would have to be shown to me that it would be a good return." THE ARTS: "We should think about using creative private financing, using sources other than government. "I wouldn't encourage anything that wouldn't promote a positive image. "I don't want to take away (funding) from other things (in the budget) with higher pri­ ority... But 1 don't think wc'J lose the arts. My daughter is in the band. If she's inter­ ested. I'm interested, too." PROP A: ’It's a great step in lhe right di­ rection. I'm very happy with it "It's new and there'll be some bumps along the way. The administration win try to fund it to give us quality education, but money isn't always the answer for education. "Local boards of education cant watt for the stale to mandate that we have cost con­ tainment. It's too bad that we took for money first." BUDGET: I'd look at privatization and keep employees who could work in a more efficient manner." But be said he's still in favor of more pris- CONTINUED. page 12 ■ LADY TO LANSING The people of Barry and Ionia Counties need a strong uncom­ promising voice in the State Legislature Someone who stands for principles, not politics as usual. Cathy has convictions about Right To Life, Educational Op­ portunities, Family Values, Business Development, and Less Govern­ ment. Cathy has experience, as County Comissioner from 1984 to 1988, as Barry County United Way Executive Director from 1989 to 1994 and fighting for property rights as a Realtor for fifteen years. Cathy, a real Republican, can be your voice in District 87, Michigan House of Representatives. VdTE for CATHY WILLIAMSON Paid tor by Cathy Williamson for State Representative. P.O. Box 44. Middleville. Ml 49333 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1994 GOP CANDIDATES, continued "You're promoting lawlessness if you don't insist that criminals do tbeir time There is no accountability or responsibility for their own actions. "The punishment should fl: the crime. We have to do what's best for that person (lhe criminal) in the long run. and what's best for society.SUICIDE: "I disagree with it II devalues life. "My wife is a registered nurse, and there are ways to keep pain down There is a new law that has been passed to help suffering patients." DEATH: Yes. because the criminal a choice as to whether the other person would live or die. "In the long run. I think il l! cut down on murders. There arc people who do not have a conscience They live by ihc rule of whal­ ever they can get away with.’ WHY YOU ’I’m not inn rested in telliny people what they need. Fm interested in them telling me. then I'll act on it. * "In order to do that, you have io have con­ sensus-building skills. Brainstorming and innovative thinking may not cost you any money, it may save you money... Fm able to focus on the problem and find out how to at­ tack it. "There is a lack of trust in government We need some ethical, honest people with integrity, whether they're Democrats or Re­ publicans. Bob Bender did a lot of go?d things. 1 be­ lieve in the direction John Engler is taking this state." Roa Stevenson A Berlin Township resident. Stevenson is in the real estate business. He and his wife have home schooled their youngest two children. Two others graduated from private Christian schools and their eldest child grad­ uated from public xhool. Stevenson was a candidate few the 8?th District post two years ago. when he ran in the primary against Bender, based on one is­ sue, abortion. ABORTION: "Im against all abortion, including when you're trying to save the life of the mother "There we a whole lot of pro-life issues, such as sei selection and assisted suicide The battle rages beyond abortion, and all arc aspects of life issues." TEACHERS: "It was more than an amistrike bill. It said that if teachers want to go on strike, they'll pay by getting docked “Thi^ gave back local control to local school boards and moved away from re­ gional bargaining units. Everyone and cveiyihing in education is local, so why shouldn't contract settlements be local, too?" BINGO: "I'm against any form of gam­ bling. The lottery was a horrendous hoax pulled on the voters of Michigan. It only benefits schools for 2 1/2 days per year "Any form of vice is principally wrong .” TIGERS “I'm very much opposed Why should people subsidize an industry that pays its players a million dollars a year? It's economically n<x wise "Why should we be taxed so people can play ball in a new stadium?" THE ARTS: "Yes. Let it die. If people don't think enough of it to fund it. let it die." PROP A: "It's fine. Il's a good program. It’s not perfect, but I think it will be one of "I'm not against public schools. I’ve sup­ ported millage increases (in Ionia). I sup­ ported a bond iixuc as president of the Board of Realtors, even while my kids were going lopnvalt schools But I m against the Michigan Education Association controlling public education " SUICIDE: "I'm against all decisions that take a life except few capital punishment in cases of first-degree murder." DEATH: "After lhe Great Flood, after God gave instructions to Noah, the first was lo build an altar of worship. The second was to establish capital punishment. No one. not even Christ challenged that. When you kill a person, you're cursing creation, a sin worthy of death "If you watch protesters, pro-abortion screamers, gays, they're all the same people with the same mind set. It all .omes from selfishness. It's a philosophy of life. They don't have any absolutes in their lives except that they’re absolutely undecided." our more successful experiments BUDGET: "I think everybody could stand lhe cuts. The poor take the cuts, fat cats don't. Let’s reduce everything across the board, education included" About school funding, he noted that his two youngest children have been home schooled and said. "1 know they can be edu­ cated better at home for less money. . But unions don't like that. They don't want any competition. WHY YOU: "As a conservative, my commitment is not to throw money at the campaign like Mr. Cook. "I ran against Mr. Bender two yean ago because he voted with the pro-abortion crowd on the consent law. I've spent a good pan of my life fighting for the pro-life cause Do Yoa support or want to pay for more Lawsuits? IF YH WAMT A NEW MAU •F CMMISSIHEU, THEN EVERYONE HIST VOTE STRAIGHT REPUBLICAN AKIST M ■ Do Yow want a Regional Landfill? Do Yoo want a New Animal Shelter, or Do Yoo want the Existing Structure Repaired? Do Yoo want to be Fully Informed on County Business? i\ Do Yoo want an Updated Planntng/Zoning PLAN for the County? Do Yoo want more Millages and Taxation? DOSTER FOR STATE REP. Half the Board will be determined in the Republican primary, because there is no Democratic opposition for four Board seats Please remember that splitting your ticket in the primary will invalidate your baMot. HERE ARE DOSTER S PICKS FOR COUNTY COMMISSION YOUR Representative will be deciding these and many more important issues during the Next 2 Years. LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD os Aag.2ad VOTE FOR No. I City of Hastings CHOOSE: UNDA WATSON over Marge Radant CHOOSE: ANY WRITE-IN over Bob Wenger No. 3 Rutland Charter Twp, Hope Twp & Small Area of Barry Twp 5? No. 4 Carlton Twp, Hastings Charter Twp. Irving Twp Precinct I & Small Area of Woodhnd Twp CHOOSE: JIM BAILEY over Gordon Fuhr No. 5 Maple Grove Twp, Castleton Twp, & Most of Woodland Twp CHOOSE: TIM BURD over Orvin Moore No. 6 Orangeville Twp & Yankee Springs Twp Jim Bailey for County Commissioner CHOOSE: EMMET HERRINGTON over Ethel Bote No. 8 Prairieville Twp & Most of Barry Twp own rules. Elect a Board that doesn't believe in cutting ethical comers. NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS Elect a Board that believes in discussion and communication. Elect a Board that listens to the people, not just a selected few. As a County Commissioner from Prairieville/Barry Twp. I have represented the people of Barry Counts to the best of my ability. I VOTED AGAINST holding Board meetings behind closed doors i VOTED AGAINST keeping the animal shelter report "for our eyes only." I NOMINATED my own Democratic opposition. Bob Edwards, to the Commission on Aging Board, because 1 felt that he was the best candidate for that position I CONTINUE to be watchdog over opposing the landfill expansion I CONTINUE to insist that Board decisions be made at Board meetings, instead of being rendered beforehand by the Courthouse Clique USE MY EXPERIENCE as ar Attorney and Coui.'y Commissioner and USE MY EDUCATION as an Expert in drafting and interpreting State Legislation, TO YOUR BEST ADVANTAGE by sending DOSTER to the State House of Representatives. I have taken NO PAC MONEY and I owe NO POLITICAL FAVORS My votes belong to the public alone, and to no one else CHANGE YOUR GOVERNMENT IN A DAY. VOTE STRAIGHT REPUBLICAN, TUESDAY. AUGUST 2nd PUT DOSTER IN THE STATE HOUSE AND GIVE YOURSELF A NEW BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AT THE SAME TIME. PM tor by Committed to Elect Marti A. Ooatar 13003 S Doster Ro Doster Ml 49060 money going to lhe east side. 'If I wen Kiting (budget) priorities. It (the arts) wouldn't be the highest, but then that should be adjusted. "There arc some awkward parti, but Wa a good start at relieving the property tax bid­ den." BUDGET: *1 think cuts should be made proportiorutely in all departments' She added, however, that she would cut funding io Wayne County Courts, which die believes is unfair to the rest of lhe state. SUICIDE: -I oppose It. I believe In the sanctity of life.' DEATH: 'No h goes back to the sanctity savings.' WHY YOU: "1 think gender is a real is­ sue. I keep bearing about men running Hungs, and now it s time for a change. I can bring a different view to lhe politics as No. 7 Assyria Twp, Baltimore Twp & Johnstown Twp Elect a Board of Commissioners that believes in following its affects." TIGERS: "I oppose it. There is enough spent on the east side of the stale. They (the Tigers) have enough money to pay t heir playen. they should pay for a new until nm * THE ARTS: ’I believe the »> should be funded, but we mould decide how much. It should be proponkmMe (in the Detroit sees) to the res of the slate. Tm tired of moat of life. -Research has shown that it's not a cost CHOOSE: LEW NEWMAN (Re-elect) CHOOSE: ROD GOEBEL over Rae Hoare Cathy WfflhiMM A realtor. Williamson served two terms on the Barry Couniy Board of Commissioners (1984-88) and was executive director of the Barry County United Way. ABORTION: Fm opposed. 1 pretty much go along with the position of Right to Life." TEACHERS: "I favorci it. There already was something on the books that strikes are illegal." About school boards' ability to implement their "last best offer," she said. "Boards can be penalized, too. School board members are there because they want quality education and they want good teachers to have a fair wage." Her husband. Doo. recently retired after serving 20 yean on the Thomapple Kellogg Board of Education. BINGO: "I support it (the new law). I wish we didn't even have the lottery. "This is of campaign finance reform. They need to do a lot more. "It (bingo) didn't seem like a good way to raise money. I wish we had more individual­ ized contributions "Il’s good legislation, regardless of who it is a need." PROP A: ') supported it Intpiementssion will came problems The real eatsK transfer UA will go up from three-fourths of a per­ cent lo 2 percent for four months, and 1 think No. 2 Thomapple Twp & Irving Twp Precinct 2 CHOOSE: SANDY JAMES (Re-elect) and it's a bitter pill for me to swallow when Mr. Geiger gets the Right to Life endorse­ ment... He's about as pro-life as Santa Claus." lie said he views Geiger as "a Bender clone." He called Parker "closer to what 1'm doing philosophically, but he lacks experience." About Doster, he said. "I don't know where he is. He might be a fly in the oint­ ment He's campaigning against the Board of Commissioners." About Williamson, he said. "She's making a better showing than I thought she would." About McKelvey, he said. "I like Dennis. He s moderate. middle of the road. Stevenson said he sees himself on the right. Geiger in the middle and Cook on the left "I'm pro-private property, pro-life, pro­ gun and I want to get government off the back of business," he said. "I intend to deliver a Jack Welborn type of representation." referring to the retiring state senator who represented Barry County for nine years NOTICE IS HEREBY: The Rutland Charter Township Zon­ ing Board of Appeals, will conduct a hearing, on August 10, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Ml. usual. Tve served on many boards and Fve dealt with issues such as jobs and making Michi­ gan a better place to do business. With more jobs, there's less welfare, less crime and more money for education ■In working for a non-profit agency like the United Way. that ! a unique quality Tm a good listener. Bl go the people. I believe in listening and analyzing. As a realtor and parent. I do a loi of negotiating And I did a lot of II with the United Way and on the Personnel Committee on the Board of Commissioners To act upon a request of Richard Bruin for a variance to con­ struct an addition onto his existing garage. The addition will be approximately 5 feet from the property line. The proper­ ty is located at 1741 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Ml. Described as: Lots 18 & 19 of Al-Con-Quin Shores Section 1, Town 3 North, Range 5 West, Rutland Township, Barry County, Ml. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the above request, either verbally or in writing, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application for the above request is available for Inspec­ tion at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, on Monday and Thursday morning between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con­ sidered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five days notice to the Rutland Charter Town­ ship Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. EverGctSMRM? Mm? BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2461 Heath Rd., Hastings, Michigan 49058 948-2194 FRIENDS DON'! LET FRIENDS DRIVE DRDNIt �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28. 1994 — Page 13 3 Republicans, 2 Democrats seek state senate nominations Steven Rose bv Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Which candidates have what it takes to be Berry County s next state senator! Voters will narrow the selection down next Tuesday when they pick which Republican and Democrat candidates who will face each other in the November elect kxi for state senate There are three Republican and two Democrat candidates in the primary for the 23rd Senate District, which includes the counties of Barry. Ionia. Mecosta. Montcalm and Isabella. On the Republican side of the primary, lhe candidates are Joanne Emmons. Theodore Gehrke and Craig Starkweather Running for the Democratic nomination are Scott Manning and Steven Roae. Controversies recently have beset two of lhe Republican candidates Court documents from Kent and Ionia counties show Starkweather's two wives accused him of aburing them during their marriages And there have been allegations that Emmons acepted improper campaign contributions. Amy Starkweather. Starkweathers wife from 1965 to 1971. claimed during the couple's divorce proceedings that Starkweather had committed "several acts of extreme and repeated cruelly which... subvened the marriage relationship. In that case, the court granted the judgment of divorce, saying that appeared to the court that Starkweather did commit the "acts of cruelty." Stars wen her married his second wife. Paula Starkweather an kxiia City Council member, in 19R5 She charged in a 1987 divorce case that the candidate "has a violent temper" and "on many occasions has physically beat and assaulted her The couple reconciled in 1989. however, and asked the court to dismiss the divorce case. IXKument? show another divorce case was filed in 1992 by Starkweather's wife, but that file was dismissed lhe same year because of a lack of progress in the case. Starkweather acknowledged that he and Paula had "an incident in 1988 that led to bis arrest. YOU AND THE LAW HOW MUCH TIME DO I HAVE??? QUESTION: I have a problem, and if I can't work it out on aown, I might have to > the matter to Court How much time do I have? Is there a deadline I have to worry about” ANSWEB: Yea. there to a dearth nr' Every single n<ht you have that a Court will an expiration date. This So if you have been hurt, if someone has broken a contract with you. if someone owes you money, please con­ sider seeing a lawyer to find out how much time you have Ciroi Jones Dwyer, J.D. ATTORNEY AT LAW IMAI MH5TVO GENUAL PRACTKT Of LAW INCLUDING Scott Manning Craig Starkweather Theodore Gehrke The charges against him were dropped, however, and he and Paula have remained together, be said. "We decided marriage was more important than headlines." he said. Starkweather said the incident "sensitized both of them to the problem of domestic violence and they have counseled other families with similar problems, he said. He said that charges made during the 1971 divorce are "absolutely baloney." The divorce was a contested one. he said, with charges on both sides Starkweather said lhe media has been "inundated" with anony mous packets containing the information of his domestic troubles. He called it an attempt of a desperate campaign" lo "smear him." He did not say which campaign be thought responsible. Starkweather did say be has received infixmation about the other candidates from citizens, but decided to ignore it if be did not feel it was "germane" to lhe campaign. The Starkweather campaign has accused Joanne Emmons of accepting illegal waited till a week before the election in the hope he could get some free publicity from newspapers." The third Republican candidate, Gehrce, has said he was upset that Emmons was Symphony and the Museum of Art? 6. PROP A: How do you feel about pas­ sage of Proposal A and what it will mean for publh. education? 7. BUDGET: If you were to sec a budget endorsed by Right to life, an anil-abortion organization. Gehrke said that be and Starkweather have been "loyal foot soldiers" for Right to Life for years. He said the organization's decision to endorse Emmons seems "less than completely honest and open." Fairness, he said, would demand that the group at least recognize other qualified candidates Starkweather said he expected Right to Life to rndorse Emmons because they traditionally support incumbent candidates who support their views Emmons said Gehrke was told by Right to Life before be got into the race that she would receive the group's endorsement. "I put votes up on the board, and that's why I got the nomination." she said. limmons pointed out that she did not get lhe group's endorsement the first lime she ran for the senate, eitherln the primary or the general election. But Right to Life has a right to endorse whichever candidate they want to. she said. "I think it's sad that he (Gehrke) would weaken the organization by bringing this up." Emmons said During the primary campaign, there have been several candidate forums held to introduce lhe state senate candidates and other office hopefuls to the public. These forums generally have not touched upon state issues crunch coming, where would you feel cuts should be made? 8. SUICIDE: What do you think about legalizing physician-assisted suidde9 campaign contributions totaling around $440. bowe/er. The contributions reportedly include $350 from lhe Grand Traverse Resort, $6107 from Comfort Inn and $25 from Sweet Onion. The Starkweather campaign calls these organizations 'corporations." and under Michigan law, corporations are prohibited from making contributions or providing voluntary services to candidates Emmons said she has listed similar donations in her records for three yean now. The matter has been "thoroughly investigated, and the organizations arc not darporations. but partnerships, she said. She said the "contributions the organizations gave her were certificates for golfen. The certificates arc given out as a promotion for the organizations, she said. "As I discover now. most people don't even report those things because they never are theirs They go to the golfer." Emmons said Emmons mx! lhe information has been in Starkweather's hands since winter time, but be has jus: now decided to make a complain i "If this was such a terrible thing, why didn't he file a complaint with the Secretary of Stale when be got it?" she asked. "He The following is a hst of 10 questions about current issues asked of each of the five candidates. Tbeir responses are listed afterward by party: 1. ABORTION: What is your position on abortion and why? 2. TEACHERS: How do you feel about the State Legislature's recent passage of an anti-teachers' strike law? 3. BINGO: What do you think about the new law against having bingo as fund­ raisers for political panics? 4. TIGERS: How do you feel about state funding for building a new Tiger Stadium? 5. ARTS: Do you believe the state should stop funding the arts, such as the Detroit TOWNSHIP OF HOPE NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES Please take notice that by Resolution adopted on the 11th day of July 1994, the Hope Township Board determined as a proposed additional millage rate as defined by 1982 P.A. 5 to be in the amount of .1396 mills. A public hearing will be held by the Hope Township Board on Monday, August 8, 1994 at 7:00 p.m. at the Hope Township Hall located at 5463 S. Wall Lake Road (M-43), Hastings for tne purpose of receiving testimony and discussing a levy of said additional .1396 mills. Action will be taken at the regular meeting following public hearing. If adopted the proposed additional millage will in­ crease operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 5.67% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. The Base Tax Rate as determined by P.A. 5 is 2.3212. The proposed additional millage rate of .1396 mills would raise the millage rate to 2.4608 mills for the en­ suing fiscal year. The Hope Township Board has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate of 2.4608 mills. 9. DEATH: Do you favor capital punish­ ment? Would it be a deterrent to crime? 10. WHY YOU?: Why should voters choose you over your opponents? What Joanne Emmons makes you different or the better choice than the others? • REPUBLICANS • Joanne Emmons Having served as a township official for 18 years, Emmons is a sitting state senator from the Big Rapids area. She also helped operate a family-owned dairy business for 25 years. ABORTION: Emmons is pro-life, but she said that does not matter since the issue is $«« STATE SENATE RACB, cort. pa* 14 ♦GEHRKE FOR STATE SENATE* A Message to Voters from Republican, Theodore A. Gehrke GEHRKE'S PLAN FOR FAMILIES ear Voter, My candidacy reprevent* ■ gnm riMHi effort lo give )«m lhe opportunity lo re- D Together. you and I can take hack our government and protect the Fm <dy Il nil he my purpose as your Scnaii / in hdp shape jmiNr. pol­ icy lo restore order and liberty to socx-.y far Michigan families who wn»i lo iMrtKtpalc in the blessings << free enterprise I want lo get enmmak off the streets, abusers out of lhe home, arj tax money hack in our pockcis If you etcci me as your next Slate Senator. I will not be a ca­ rver politician, hut a statesman I have no desire to go lo Lansing as a lobbyist far ihc 2 ltd *>nflnci I intend lo go as a spokesman for the hard working people of I his district, who prefer opportunity over dependency, and freedom over false guarantees FJ/MF. Bands far the SANCTITY OF HU­ MAN LIFE from lhe lime of conception lo the point of natural death He complcicty mens Right to I jfe endorsement criteria with Mt-wmvptHiti thnt he is nut the ntcmnbctH GEH/tFE wdl FRUIT lo protect our 2nd Amendment right lo hear arms from further government in­ tervention G akwe larth and iruB m Stale Gov­ ernment lltg money campaign* and special mtercto groups have taken over the politaal process, ^poring the tno-u important aptrial interest group ■ lhe Family "/ believe the best metrutre nf atty lejthitrtiem is to ask. //me Mtn if afjert the Itmilf" Tet/tiehfhe (iFHME has a "7FRO TOL­ IK AMT H AN" agawM Fam­ ily Violence His plan gives vic­ tims. pobcc. prosecutors, and judges ihc louis they need lo light hack (iEIIKKE’X pl.m lo tum closed MILITARY HASES INTO PRISONS lor nonviolent offend­ ers will free space lo lock away violent criminals lor good GKIIKKF. wiU IMPOW1R PARI .NTS to make decisions re­ garding the F.IMKAHON of their children (iEUKKE heheves in protecttne private properly from gov­ ernment takings" in areas of wetlands and oilier envtronn*iiul isstK-s (iFJ/UE Bands far TRUTH IN SENTI NCIMi an Uat ermunah serve lhe litre given by judges without time off for repeal oflenws tia/KKF. OPPOSES PORK BARREL SPENDING of your tax dollars I le would nut vote lo increase his pension. or lake more lax dollars from your pocket lo buy votes He believes the citi­ zens know Ar.u how to spend I hew own dollars (iEURKE wants to bring the death penally for first degree mur­ der lo Michigan (•F.//KKE wants in privatize pre­ viously provided governmental services in pul lax dollars hack into the private sector PAM) HV GHMKI K* STATE SENATE. PO IM IX 2>. SIN IttDAN Ml. tntxi - NOTICE — Notice is hereby given that by order of the Village Council of the Village of Middleville, Barry County. Michigan, sealed blda will be received un­ til 12 o’clock noon, August 23, 1994, at the office of the Village Clerk for certain real estate located in the Village of Middleville, Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan and described as follows: Part of the Southwest 1/4 ot Sec. 23, Town 4 Nonh, Range 10 West, Thomapple Township, Barry Co., Michigan, described as Com­ mencing at the South 1/4 comer of said Sec. 23; thence North 89 degrees. 28 minutes, 31 seconds East 1305.78 feet along the South line of said Sec. 23 to the PLACE OF BEGINNING OF THIS DESCRIPTION; thence North 75 degrees 11 minutes, 54 seconds West 744.66 feet; thence North 08 degrees. 48 minutes, 56 seconds. East 660.00 feet to the center line of Main Street; thence South 80 degrees. 38 minutes, 27 seconds East 623.40 feet along said centerline of Main Street; thence South 00 degrees, 17 minutes, 06 seconds East 740.21 feet to the place of beginning. Subject to the right-of-way of State Road. Also subject to easements, restric­ tions, and right-of-way of record. Each bid must be accompanied by the certified check of the bidder for ten percent (10%) of the amount of the bld. No bids for less than $40,000 will be considered. Bids will be opened publicly at the time bidding is closed at the Village Councilroom and the property will be sold for cash to the high bidder. Checks of unsuccessful bidders will be returned within 48 hours after sale is made. ybC^wfwl—if I him Can 945-5050 305 South Church. Hastings The Hope Township Board Shirley R. Case, Clerk THE VILLAGE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS 948-2464 Dated: June 28, 1994 AND TO WAIVE ANY INFORMALITY IN THE BIDDING. Cheryl Hooper, Village Clerk («3) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28 1994 STATE SENATE RACES, continued... society, not just people in one area. She docs not think government should fund lhe art* directly, but can provide short­ not a stale issue. The United States Supreme Court made a ruling or. the matter taking it out of lhe state's hands "It’s not tn our hands to decide if it’s legal term operation funds lo allow art to get to areas that cannot afford them, like a grant to bring the Grand Rapids Symphony to Hastings. PROP A: "I was very supportive of it. I worked very hard to have it happen. Emmons said of Proposal As passage She said it does two things that were not done before: changing the source of funding of schools so more people participate in funding them, and encouraging home ownership by lowering the property tax. The proposal also capped property assessments at 5 percent or the rate of inflation, whichever is lower BUDGET: Of possible cuts during a budget crunch. Emmons said. "I think we've looked at internal organization, and I think that's a possibility." Emmons said. "We've done some consolidation, but I think that we can continue to try to make processes easier and simpler and .oorc cheaply done. SUICIDE: Emmons said she is against legalizing physician-assisted suicide "There is simply loo many vulnerable people who will be taken advantage of by greedy individuals." she said. "We get constant complaints in my office about ripoffs of senior citizens." DEATH: "Tbe inly way you can have the death penalty in Michigan is to change the constitution, and there arc not two-thirds of the legislators who agree with me." said Emmons, who supports the penalty. A petition drive by lhe pet pic could do it. but it would take a kN of effort, she said. She said that if the measure was added to the constitution, it would prevent some of lhe rapists and murderers from getting out of or not." she said. TEACHERS: Emmons said it was aready illegal for teachers to go on stnke. so she supported the legislation that penalizes teachers when they strike. "Every other union member is penalized when they go on strike except teachers." Emmons said “It seems only fair that wc should make disincentives for both school hoard members and teachers to have illegal strikes." BINGO: Emmons voted for the bingo legislation when it came lo the Senate. She described the law as an attempt to clear up a loophole" in the campaign fund-raising laws that allows funds to flow in to campaigns without any financial accounting "We have very strict laws about bow much and individual and committees can give to a candidate." l-.mmons said. "When you're dealing with cash it’s very difficult to keep track of it. "Il seems to me that any time you have unaccounted cash that is not tied to a certain individual, you have tbe possibility that individuals will not comply with campaign contribution limits." she said. TIGERS "I believe that stadiums are not a proper use of taxpayers dollars." Emmons said ARTS l-.mmons said she supported cuts for arts in the Detroit area, like the Detroit Symphony I don t know of any of my constituents who gel there on a regular basis." she said. I mmom said she thinks taxpayers dollars dwaild be used so they benefit tbe whole TERRY GEIGER— Republican for State Representative •7th District COMMITMENT DEDICATION EXCELLENCE JOIN US IN ENDORSING TERRY GEIGER ‘Terry is the strongest possible candidate for the job." —State Representative Bob Bender "We need Terry 's leadership in Lansing." —State Representative Ken Sikkema "We endorse Terry Geiger because he understands the importance of agricultu:" —Michigan Farm Bureau AgriPac ‘Terry Geiger understands the importance of strong family values." — Michigan Right to Life ‘Terry understands the importance of keeping our communities strong." —Michigan Realtors Association von AUGUST 2ND • REPUBLICAN PRIMARY A COMMITMENT TO US Pori lor bv tor State PtamrtoM PO Box M. Woodrind. Ml 4MQ7 OOM pciMxi and committing new crimes WHY YOU?: "I believe that I have the best experience before I went to the legislature." l-mmons said She ran a business for 25 years, she was involved with township government for 10 years, was on the menial health and school boards, she said "All ol those experiences have been absolutely invaluable as I went to lhe legislature." she said. While in the legislature, she has had the opportunity to affect major policy decisions concerning taxes, like the income, property, inheritance and single business taxes, she said. Theodore Gehrke Gehrke has served as the pastor of the Butternut Bible (’hurch for the past 18 years. Before that, he served 21 years in the United States Air Force and has also been employed as a charter pilot for Hansen's Flying Service. ABORTION: "A society which preserves tbe lives of convicted murderers but fails to protect its most silent and vulnerable members has scarcely any claim injustice or civility." Gehrke sari. "If elected. I will do everything in my power to protect unborn children from abortion TEACHERS: "Jl has always been unlawful for teachers, police, firefighters and government employees to strike in Michigan." Gehrke said. "Arbitration is lhe adequate remedy for unfair bargaining." be sari. "Breaking lhe law to coerce favorable action is by definition extortion, and I see no reason to condemn the punishment of an already unlawful act." BINGO: Gehrke sari the stale legislature's action to eliminate bingo as a method of funding for political candidates and parlies was "right on point." He said raising funds using bingo is a "convenient" way for political parties to skirt election laws. "Thai's no way to support elections." he sari. TIGERS: "I strongly oppose the funding of a new Tiger Stadium for two reasons.' be sari. "Of all tbe private interests that might be qualified as needy of public support, professional sport* has got to be last on the list." Mike Hitch is wealthy and has the means lo build new stadium if he finds it profitable enough to do so. he said. He added. "The way to build Detroit's economy is not to build stadiums, casinos or parks.... Only by cleaning up the streets (of crime) will economic vitality return to Detroit." ARTS: Gehrke sari he loves the theater, orchestra, libraries and other arts, but be believes they are at tbe "periphery" of government's mission, which is to foster order, industry and tbe free exercise of religious liberty. "It's not the state's mission to entertain us." he said. "It's hypocritical to argue that wc cannot fund enough courts, prosecutors, police and prisons to clean up our streets. "Good art has a way of surviving," be added. "If an cant survive on the basis of its own artistic skill, why should it survive?" PR()l ’ A Of the two choices presented to voters. Gehrke said be is glad Proposal A passed, but sari he has some "reservations" about the measure. The "key lo good education.- be said. is understanding that the Michigan Education Association is "this nation's most powerful political lobby ' l he only way to break the strength of tne MEA is through a voucher system where lhe government provides parents with a monetary sum to pay for their child's education, he said By allowing parents to chose which school their child will attend, the money will follow lhe child, encouraging schools lo compete for the money. Gehrke said. "You have lo lei the free enterprise system wsrt." he said. BUDGET: "Sale government needs to William a. forsyth , run ns budgel like people do theirs." Gehrke said He sari government needs lo look al what it is mandated to do by the constitution, such as maintaining the roads and protecting lhe civil order, and set priorities Those things that are most important should be funded first and those that arc optional should be funded only if there is encxigh money, he sari. "We are so busy scurrying around doing things we want to do. we can't do Ihc things wc arc supposed to do." he sari. SUICIDE: "I will fight any proposal lo kill an innocent human being as inhumane." Gehrke sari. "When a society denies the divine dignity of human life and allows the individual to decide that his or her life is no longer worthy to continue.” he said, "it puts the individual in the place of Giri and undermines the validity of our entire criminal code." Gehrke sari it would be a small step from allowing physician-assisted suicide to allowing a judge or bureaucrat to decide who should die ’■ ased on some regulation or legal test. DEATH: "We have to be willing io be as tough (Mt murderers as they are on society." Gehrke said. "Bringing the death penalty to Michigan will make it a safer state for us and our children." Tbe death penally should be instituted fix m irdcrers and those who commit sexual crimes against women and children, he said. The reason for the penalty was not to deter crime, he said, but to "demand a response in kind." WHY YOU?: Gehrke said he has "bold, concrete, innovative plans that describe precise steps to make our lives something more than codified." His goals and methods are lari out step by step, be said. He said he will bring leadership and "moral vision" to the legislature, and will be "unconstrained by campaign obligations." Craig Starkweather Starkweather served eight-and-a-half years as chief of staff lo retiring Slate Senate* Jack Welborn. ABORTION; Starkweather is "100 percent opposed" to abortions. saying "they should be banned entirely." "If lhe government cannot protect Ihc most helpless of our citizens, then government isn't doing its job." be said. He has been an active in support of his beliefs by starting the citizen dri . e in 1988 which led to a proposal being placed on the ballot to outlaw medicaid-lurried abortions, he sari. TEACHERS: Starkweather said he does not believe the recent legislation was an anti-strike law because teachers were already forbidden by law to strike. The new law simply placed penalties on what was already illegal, and he supports the measure, he sari. BINGO: Starkweather is in favor of the bingo law, he said, because the old system allowed too much opportunity to launder money into political campaigns since the n oncy being spent at political bingo games c ould not be monitored. He acknowledged that some of the supporters of the legislation probably had political reasons for doing so. but sari the law affects both parties equally TIGERS: "I am adamantly opposed lo any state dollars going to tbe new stadium." Starkweather s??d. "To me it's just a form of corporate welfare." A billionaire like Mike Hitch should not be supported by the taxpayers, be said. Tbe money should be used to benefit the citizens, he sari. ARTS: "It is not the responsibility of government to subsidize art in any form," Starkweather sari. He said mat while be and his wife Paula are avid an lovers, it is "ludicrous" to have tbe taxpayers support tbe arts when many people are trying to put food on their tables. PROP A. Starkweather sari he supported Prt^osal A because the uaic school system has needed a new form or funding for many years. The proposal removed school funding from relying on property tax revenues, he said. It also closed the gap financially between richer and poorer schcxil districts. He said he expects the proposal will have to be modified over the next several years to close the gap even mure "Il was a great first step, but only a first step," he said BUDGET: Michigan should be in "excellent shape" over the next few years. Starkweather said. l he state is leading the national economic recovery because the auto industry has become competitive once again. Ik also attributed the turn-around to the work of governor John Engler and the Republican legislature which he said created a "belter business climate" in the state. SUICIDE: "I think wc would be better served to concentrate on pain management.” Starkweather said when asked about assisted suicide. Many terminally ill people seek to end their own lives because they lack a way lo manage their pain effectively, he sari. Starkweather also said he felt Ihc issue was "outside of the realm of government’ because the state docs not have the right to decide who lives and who dies. "It's an extremely dangerous road to go down." he said. DEATH: Starkweather said he would support a petition drive to put the issue of bringing the death penalty to Michigan on the ballot so ihc voters could decide. He said his pro-death penalty stance docs not contradict his pro-life views because a criminal has chosen to commit crimes and has a fair trial, while a baby docs not. he said. He called capital punishment a "reasonable response" lo murder and other serious crimes. WHY YOU?: Voters should support Starkwcathu.' because he can best represent the people in the district with a "unique mix of experience and commitment." he said. He has worked for 10 years handling constituent services for retiring State Senator Jack Welborn. During that time he was involved with putting together legislation like the recently passed crime and adoption bills. Starkweather said he coukl also best deal with the differences between the counties in the district. • DEMOCRATS • Scott Manning The 23-ycar-old Manning has served on the Montabella Board of Education for four years, and has been active in the Michigan Association of School Boards. He is also developing his own consulting business. ABORTION: Manning said that privacy rights, including that of abortion choice, must be protected. He said be personally finds abortion to be "disgusting," but believes it to be a constitutional right and promised to protect women’s right to chose. TEACHERS: "This so-called 'collective bargaining/cost containment* measure was an assault on the MEA, unions in general and the people of Michigan." Manning said. He sari be believes the law was crafted out of "bitter animosity" for the MEA. If is "not good kgislation," be said, and he favors its repeal. BINGO: "The bingo law is nothing more than an attack on average Michigan citizens, unions and the Democratic Party," Manning said. He said the law creates funding problems for independent groups like Right to Life and Vietnam Veterans of America. It also eliminates $650,000 in revenue for the state, creating a need for higher taxation of businesses and citizens. TIGERS: Manning said he would support stale infrastructure aid for a stadium project to improve and expand stadium parking areas, upgrade highways and road access, raise lhe level of law enforcement and promote tbe stadium area for tourism and economic development. "Funding for a new Tiger Stadium must (also) come from Mr. Hitch and other private sources." be said. Sm STATE SENATE RACES, cont. page IS Conservationists Support Cook FOR COURT OF APPEALS CAREER CRIME FIGHTER Bill Cook (left) is being thanked by Dj<ks Unlimited Committee Members Jann McKeougb (center) and Jack Walker (right). • KENT COUNTY PROSECUTOR • 20 Years In Law Enforcement "Bill Cook has been a strong supporter of Ducks Unlimited since the local committee was formed IS years ago. We urge sportsmen and sportswomen to support Bill for State Representative in the August 2nd Primary . ” — Jack Walker • PRESIDENT-ELECT Prosecuting Attorney's Association Of Michigan • Experienced Trial Attorney • MEMBER - National Organization for Victims Assistance ENDORSED BY: Deputy Sheriff s Assoc, of Michigan Michigan Association of Police Police Officer's Labor Council VOTE FORSYTH I-OR COURT OFAPPEALS Stay Strong — Vote Cook on August 2 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1994 — Page 15 STATE SENATE RACES, continued.. There should also be a concerted effort to improve lhe general area around the stadium, he said. Captured slate dollars fenerated from the stadium area can be used to perpetuate the process, he said. ARTS: Manning said lhe state has a responsibility to fund tbe fine arts and to ensure their access to Michigan citizens and students Funding worthy arts programs enables Michigan schools to incorporate an into their core curriculum process, he said. PROP A: Manning said he would like to see further reforms in school quality and financing "I would like to see a Higher Education Reform Act passed during my first term in the Michigan Senate, he said He wants that act to include a per pupil funding formula for public colleges and universities to provide fairness in funding between educational institutions, he said. Manning also would limit the businesses that public colleges and universities can i^ieraie (such as hotels and shopping malls) because they compete with the private sector and drive local businesses out of business In addition, be would reduce public funding for free higher education for prison inmates while other people are required to pay for their education. "It is tbe right thing to do," Manning said. Priacjo inmates should cam ihe nght to take college classes, not he entitled to free higher education." BUDGET: There will be a definite shortfall in the state r budget in the neat few yean. Manning said. When lhe economic limes are difficult, be said, all departments budgets should be evaluated for reduction to balance the budget in accordance with the state constitution SUICIDE: "While I believe that suicide of any kind is morally questionable, tbe Ctxistitudon is on tbe side of the individual's nghls." Manning said. lie said he would support tbe decriminalization of assisted suicide and gave proaecuutrs the ability to judge whether a so-called assisted suicide was actually a suicide or a homicide. DEATH: Manning said be has some misgivings" about tbe implementation of the deash penally in Michigan. That does not mean, however, that be will not support a death penalty proposal, be said. "Ft» mass trairderers and cop killers. I could support lhe death penalty if there is irrefutable evidence to prove lhe guilt of the su^act.* be said. He said the appeal procedure should be reformed to prevent the endless appeals that cost taxpayers millions of dollars and backlog court dockets. WHY YOU’ Manning said be is running for the State Senaie because he believes the legislature must be focused on moving Michigan n>io lhe 21st century through the development of sound and progressive policies "Michigan can be in a position of leadership now and in the 21tt century," he said "Right now we don't hac' shat type of leadership in the 23rd Senaie District I can provide tbe leadership that will make a genuine difference " He said he is a young candidate "who has not been polluted by the partisanship that so often destroys candidates and good government." Steven Rose Row works for Fems State University tn Big Rapids as a project leader. He is alto owner of Choice Properties in Big Rapid, which ate student rentals. ABORTION: "I am for a woman s right lo choose." Rose said, but added that he did not think abortion was the issue that should be esansned Effcm shooid be made. he said, to find ways to prevent tbe unwanted unplanned pregnancies m tbe first place TEACHERS: Rose said be was against the legislation because it ts "unfair to single out one organization as tbe sole reason for all lhe ills of education. Education involves parents, educators, comnsmiues. businesses and legislators, be said instead of singling out one group io blame, be said, people should be trying lo bring everybody together to improve education BINGO There are bigger problems with tbe campaign f-nance system than just bingo. Rose said. He said be believes tbe move was "absolutely" politically motivated, but added that legislators are not doing tbe public any favors when they concentrate on "petty" issues like that. "Il l a pretty cheap shot for tbe current legislature lo single out bingo." he said Rose said more attention should be paid to how the money raised for campaigns is spent TIGERS "We don t need to subsidize millionaire athletes and their owners at the expense of education." Rose sawl He said vital issues such as education and crime should be lhe top priorities for funding. ARTS The government should not stop its funding of the arts. Rose said. He is a member of tbe Wheatland Music Organization and secs lhe importance of art in people s lives, he said. "I think it's a necessary part of society." he said. PROP A: "It remains to be seen whether it's tbe answer to the problem (with education)." Rose said. He said he would have rather seen a more balanced tax burden between the income and sales taxes He also objected to the 5 percent cap on property tax assessments because the average person s property does not increase in value that much each year. The cap benefits those who have valuable property that appreciates regularly "It gave them a break and ensure the fact that my property will be going up every single year." he said BUDGET: A budget crunch is coming. Rose said, because of the increases in spending on the education infrastructure. He said he favors shifting financing from building new prisons to rchabi'ifating non­ violent offenders Instead of locking up non*violent criminals in prisons, they could instead be made to do community service, like painting and repairing playground equipment. Rose said This would not only free up prison space fix violent and repeat offenders, but would teach skills lo those doing the service and give them the chance to learn about ocher people SUICIDE "I would support physicianassisted suicide, but it would have to be strongly regulated." Rose said. He said he believes choosing suicide in the cases of a painful, terminal disease is a decision to be made between a doctor and a patient and no one else. People need to make out living wills, he said, to outline their wishes in case they become unable to make their wishes known DEATH: Rose said he is not in favor of the death penally because he is against the use of any violence. He believes a sentence of life in prison without parole is a better way of dealing with the problem, he said. "Life in prison would have the same impact as the death penalty in my mind," he said. Tbe use of the death penally in other stales also has proven that it is not an especially effective deterrent. Rose said. WHY YOU? Rose said voters should choose him over Manning because he "focuses on the issues." rather than himself He has also pledged to use at least half of his campaign donations to fund innovative education projects in his district. Rose said be wants to show that a candidate without substantial financial backing can win support while making a difference in his community. Lake Odessa NEWS Fncnds of the Library will meet next week Tuesday, Aug. 2. al 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library There will be reports on the July fixxi sale of bratwurst sandwiches at the park This is the chief fun draiser which provided money for many items expended in behalf of the local library in­ cluding Books For Babies. This project in­ volves gifts of books for newborn babies of the community along with information for the parents stressing the importance of reading to infants and toddlers Depot Day is coming on Saturday with lots of entertainment for (he entire family, displays indoors, a tent for shelter from the sunshine, ftxxl and more Members of the local historical society have been weeding flower beds, painting the ceiling, preparing the restroom for installation of fixtures, rea­ dying the displays Last year's end-of-July event featured school exhibits The July 4 ex­ Inbib had 60 years and more of Lake Odessa Fair publicity, posters, programs and photos The July 31 exhibits will highlight items and souvemers from WWII. For the generations born since 1946. much of this will be history of which they know very little Come and view, eat if you like, enjoy the music, the dancers and the clowns. The civic award presentation will be at 2:30 p.m. The July 7 Banner earned lhe first install­ ment of the Sowerby memoirs Ann Howard was stated to be the wife of Asahel Luther Their marriage and daughters are listed in the book "Luther Family ir. America" published in 1976. Ella married <Jra Chaffee As stated in the Sowerby aciount. Clara mamed Stephen Gott. Grace named George Burgess. No husbands are lisle*. for Jeanette or Myrtle Does any reader have information on progeny of Ella qr Grace? If so. please call 374-8420 The Luthers are a family which settled in Swansea. Massachusetts in 1630 Ashahel Luther was reported in the LFA book to be a farmer residing at Hastings and White Pigeon Possibly his second wife was Mrs Knicker­ bocker of Irving Township. She may have been Emelinc Gram One bonus from having a detour on Jordan Lake Road is that a few tons of sandy gravel have bs»ii spread on Bonanza Road, making that few miles and also Russell Road quite ac­ ceptable as an alternate route to reach Musgrove Highway without having to lake the long route via M-50 to reach M-6b In the absence of Pastor Emmett Kadwell Jr., who is on vacation with his family. Rev. Kenneth Vaught of Hastings filled lhe pulpit at Central UM church on Sunday Betty Shot teriy. lay leader, led the worship service The MacNaughton and MacMillon 101st family reunion is to be held on Sunday. Aug. 13 £1 the Long Lake Pavilion off 17 Mile Road west of Cedar Springs The Clan centennial history book is still on sale. A copy is at the Caledonia library. Food, games, music, bagpipes, swimming, camping, an egg toss (raw) near the close of the gathering and the traditional farwell circle of handclasps and singing of Auld Lang Syne are some of the features as the clan launches its second cen­ tury. Three MacNaughtons were married to three MacMillans several decades ago and this gathenr./ combines both families which settled in the Egypt Valley-Ada area. Likely they are kin of the McNaughtons who settled in the Bowne Center-Caledonia-Middleville area. Friends in the Church of the Brethren will be saddened to learn of the death on July 15 of Lots Banks. 89. of Sebring. Florida where she died at the Palms Healthcare Center. She was the daughter of the Brethren pastor Rev Joseph Sherrick and wife Grace Shroyer Sher­ rick. Her parents, her brother Burton Sherrick and husband Charles Banks whom she mar­ 56th-1 District Court Deputy Court Clerk Must be a high school graduate or equivalent. Prefer paralegal or associates degree. 1 yr. experience in court legal or related setting. Starting rate $15,558/7.48 hr. Send resume to: Kathy Holman 56th-t District Court 220 W. Court St. Suite 202 Hastings. Ml 49058 £.0.6. HELP WANTED Local manufacturing company needs experienced full-time Payroll Supervisor. Preferred to have 3 to 4 years of xquired skills in Accounting, computer usage, and Collections. Please apply in person, with resume and cover letter at Hastings MESC office located at 102 South Broadway. Must apply between 9 and 11 a.m. or 1 and 4 p.m. Monday 441 l‘uhli»htr»GEORCEE. ARWADY«3M-frt55 Edil»r»JAMES R. MOSBY JR.»JM-B4II Editorial Editor* MARY WADETIFT*MH-B54S AMiilanl to lhe Publisher* ROGER D. KULLENBERG*MH4S1 News Edilor*LANE W1CK*3M-MI I Metro Editor*REBECCA L. PlERCE*3»»-»4t2 More primary picks for state House... Today wc continue ou • primary elec­ tion endorsements will. recommenda­ tions in selected races for party nominations Tor slate legislative scats. Wc are not making endorsements in un­ contented races. MICHIGAN William R. Cook 87th District (All of Barry County and western portion of Ionia Countyl The impending retirement of six-term GOP incumbent Robert Bender tn this district, which has a 60 percent Republi­ can base tn the general election, has at­ tracted a swarm of GOP primary hopefuls. The seven Republican candi­ dates come from six different communi­ ties in this principally rural district whose largest unit of government is Has­ tings with a population of less than 6,500. This Saturday, you won't see Karla driving Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. 8798 through Friday. Guess Where Karla McKeough Will Be Driving This Saturday. ried in 1975 preceded her She attended North Manchester College in Indiana after attending county normal. She taught briefly in rural; schools and then in public schools in Carson City. St. Johns and Ithaca. She often attended national gatherings of the Brethren church She is survived by five nieces and nephews and two stepdaughters Services were held on July 20 at the Dodge Funeral Home in Mid­ dleton with Rev Larry Campbell, husband of one of her Sherrick nieces officiating. Burial was in North Star cemetery in Gratiot County. The Class of 1939 of Carson City high school held its 55th anniversary reunion on Saturday evening al the American Legion Post home with the classes of 1938 and 1940 in­ cluded. Among those attending were Mildred Haney Jepson of Ionia. Bob and Dons Huyck. Merton and Elaine Garlock of Lake Odessa. Another couple were Veryl and Betty Anspach of Grand Ledge. Madalene Goodemoot will suon be having therapy treatments as an outpatient of a Lans­ ing hospital, following a medical problem. James Riley Oles of Grand Ledge passed away on July 22. He was the father of Lake Odessa's owner of the McCartney Agency. Gordon Oles of Gun Lake Mr. Oles senior was an insurance agent, graduate of the U of M . Lions Club member. Salvation Army board member; husband of Mary, father of son Gordon and two daughters. Roadside stands for sale of sweet com are opening. Morning glones arc in blossom Most wheat fields have been harvested. From among a field that in­ cludes several strong candi­ dates, our en­ dorsement goes to William R. Cook, 53, a Has­ tings business­ man and civic leader. Cook is the owper of Hastings Office Supply and a two-term mayor of Hastings. He also owned and ran lhe Hastings Press, a commercial printing business and is former owner of the Has­ tings Banner, as was his father. William Cook served 16 years on the Hastings City Council, and for decades has been active in the GOP and in civic organizations. Cook characterizes himself as “moder­ ately conservative." That description seems fitting for both his positions on ma­ jor issues and his district He understand­ ably displays an especially good grasp of the interrelationship between stale and local government and has some innova­ tive thoughts about how the state can help local government fight crime. Bill Cook has made the changes in Hastings that we need for the entire district. It’s one thing to talk about It... Bill’s done it! Everyone’s talking about their credentials... Bill Cook earned his! off the number one tee. But you will see her driving to the number one bank, Hastings City Bank. You ser...Hastings City Bank is open Saturdays for your convenience. And Don’t send a stranger, send Bill Cook to Lansing to represent us! Cook knows us...and...we know him! that's good news any way you slice it. Saturday Banking Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 150 WEST COURT STREET. HASTINGS ^Hastings Stay Strong — Vote Cook on August 2 Paid for by Cook for Representative Committee. 203 E. State Street, Hastings. Ml 49056 SV. ua mad MC« 1KU �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28. 1994 | COMMON COUNCIL July II. 1994 Common Council met in regulor session in the City Holl. Council Chamber* Hotting* Michigan on Monday. July 11. 1994 at 7 X p.m Mayor Pro Tern Franklin C. Campbell pretiding. 1. Pretenf at roll call were member* Bloom Brower. Hawkins. Jo*per to Ketchum. White. 2. Moved by Ketchum, supported by White that the eacuto of Councilman Moy be approved Yeas All. Absent One Carried 3 Pledge to flog 4. Moved by White supported by Brower that the minute* of the June 22 ond June 28 Special Meeting be approved as rood ond signed by the Mayor ond City Clerk. Yea* All. Absent: One Carried 5 Moved by While, supported by Howkin* that the Juno 27 regular meeting b4 approved with correction* to *8 ot suggested by Councilperson White, to slot* that White asked why donees were not held ot the school, not thot she suggested that they be held ot the school. Yeos All Absent: One. Carried. 6. Moved by Brower, supported by White thot the April, Moy ond June report from Professional Code Inspector* (PCI) be received ond placed on filo. Yeas: AM. Absent: Ono. Carried 7. Invoices road: Alfa Laval Separation Inc.............................. $3,412.40 SIC Meier Serv................................................... 1,625 44 RS Technical Serv...............................................1,517.53 Siegel. Hudson Goo B Fisher.......................... 3.342 00 CyconEnt.......................................................... 26.911.72 Wolverine Paving.............................................. 7.415.65 Slagel Concrete.............................................. 7.039X Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the above invokes bo approved os read. Yeas: White. Ketchum. Josporso. Hawkins. Brower. Bloom. Ab­ sent; Mo Carried. Moved by White, supported by Brower thot the invoke from Shebeen Chevrolet for $14,500 bo approved from contingency with budget adjust ment to <101-XI-985 from the 94.95 budget, (money was in 93 '94 budget but vehicle did not ar­ rive until July 1994). Yeos: Bloom. Brower Howkin*. Jaspers* Ketchum, White Absent: Moy Corr led . f 9. Moved by Brower, supported by White that ttw ronowmg invoices oe app.oveo rrom me warer Bond Account: 2.546.05 East Jordon Iron Works. 461.X Siegel. Hudson. Geo B Fisher. Yoos: White. Ketchum. Jaspers*. Hawkins. Brower. Bloom. Ab­ sent Moy. Carried 10. Moved by White, supported by Bloom that $1,407.39 bo paid to Consumers Power Co. for Electric use at the Incubator; Yeas: Bloom. Brower. Hawkins. Josporso. Kot .hum. White. Absent: May. Carried. 11. Moved by Josporso. supported by White that tho following correspondence bo received ond placed on file. • Minutes of 6/22/94 911 Administrative Board • Minutes of 67/27/94 911 Technical Committee • Letter of Thank* from Borry Co. Extension 6/77/94 supporting mini grant • Letter of 6/X/94 Barry County United Way "Day of Caring" • Invitation to attend 4-H exhibit* ot Borry Coun­ ty Fair • Minute* of 7/5/94 Planning Commission • Minutes of 5/18/94 Cable Access • Minute* of O-Ca Airport of 5/11/94 os FOR COUNTY COMMISSION YOU’VE HEARD THE REST — NOW DISTRICT « DISTRICT « 1 LINDA WATSON 6 LEW NEWMAN 7 EMMETT HARRINGTON 8 ROD GOBEL 5 TIM BURD Paid for by Committee to Elect Good Government 1871 Iroquois Trail, Hastings, Ml 49058 ANNIVERSARY IN HASTINGS! In appreciation for your years of loyalty and support and for referring your friends and relatives we would like to thank you by inviting you to join us In a celebration. WHEN: Saturday, Joly 38,1994 • HrH AM-2:B0 PM WHERE: Tboreapple Ophthalmology partiag lot 915 W. Green Street (across from Pennock Hospital) Hastings Clowns, bsUoons, hot dogs, soft drinks, popcorn, trunk sale on Gucci and Carrera frames and sunglasses Visit with Dr. Flohr and Dr. Kolodziej and the staff, tour the office and see the new equipment including the "UNIQUE SYSTEM" that allows you to see any frame in stock or colored contact lenses on your face without trying them on. . -<14^ • MlnMa ol Cl-Co Akport ol 1/1/14 Bring in your old glasses to be donated to the Lions Club and/or a can of food to be donated to Love Inc. and we will offer you a 20% discount on the purchase of a new frame or pair of piano sunglasses if ordered on this day. 'o THORNAPPLE OPHTHALMOLOGY ASSOCIATES, PC. 915 West Green St. Suite 101 Hastings. MI 49058 « ’ • Letter ol 6/17/94 from Vernon Ehler* concern ■ i>0 LEGAL NOTICE (616) 945-3866 Minute* el Me 6/6/94 Library Board Yeos: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. 12. Moved by Josporso, supported by Hawkin* that memorandum from City Attorney concerning the sole of city property not requiring a publk hearing bo received a«d pABatd an Mg, (Tinted June 77. 1994). Yoos; All Absent One Carried. 13. Moved by Josporso, supported by White that the City Attorney prepare o purchase agreement for the solo of city property to Tubbs (property South of City HaN) for parking spaces as agreed with Tubbs. (Councilperson Ketchum stated Mat she is w ting no because no publk hearing wa* nosa one neignoors wore orvecvou oy sate os tana;. Yeas; W site. Josporso. Hawkins. Brower. Blsom. Nays: K 4chum. Absent: Moy. Carried. 14. Moved by Josporso. supported by Bloom to accept the deed from Knight Venture* Group Inc. for stwot on W. Woodtown for Cherry Hill Con­ dominium. Yeas: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. 15. Moved by Josporso. supported by Howkin* thot tho Bill of Solo from Knight Venture* Group to tho Chy of Hostings for 8~ water and sower lino* under Liberty Lone in Cherry Hilf* Condominium Project be accepted with utility easement, ond Mayor ond City Clerk authorized to sign bill of sale. Yeas: All. Absent: One. Carried. SIENA HEIGHTS COLLEGE | 16. Moved by Japsoese, supported by Brower that oosement to Hosting* Center for egress onto Apple Street Right of Way for a fire exit on tho cor­ ner of Broodwoy ond Apple (lot* Ml-505) be ap­ proved ond Mayor ond City Clerk authorized to *»gn Yeo* All. Absent: Ono. Carried. >7 Moved by Jaspers*, supported by While that tho June 9 1994 announcement from the DNR on the Community Forestry Financial Assistance Pro­ gram bo received ond ptocod on file ond referred to the Street Committee Yoos All Absent; One. Corned II Mo.»d by >upporl.d by whM. <bM th* from rh. Covnr, lor Aolo b* inp I*. roUrrod >o A„o,k» ond Oirocror ol Publk Sorv.ro, Voo, All AUonl Ono Corrlod. I» Movod by Joipo.i. topportod by While thot the letter of June 77. 1994 from Ros* Township con­ cerning a meeting to discus* concern* on contrac­ ting out building code enforcement be received and filed and referred to the Ord.nance Comm.f too. Yoos: All. Absent. One. Carried. X. Moved by Josporso supported by White thot elected and appointed offkiols bo allowed to at­ tend the MML Convention in Dearborn with . necessary expense* in October. Yoos: Bloom, i Brower. Howkin*. Josporso. White. Noys: Koi- ’ chum Absent: Moy Carried. 21. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Brower thot tho letter of July 1. 1994 from Don Clark, representing Simpson Industrie* Inc. of Mid­ dleville. to use Fish Hatchery Fork on August 14. for a company pienk. and to place a dunk tank and X by X ft. tent, be referred to lhe City Attorney ond DPS to come bock with o resolution if concern* are mot. Yoos: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried 22. Moved by Blsom. supported by Brower that the Director of Publk Services bo allowed to con­ tract and select o contractor to do the renovation on eioctric in tho basement of City Holl and Mat $10,000 which WO* in the 93/94 budget which was not used, bo transferred to Mo 94/95 budget with an odiustmoni to <101-365^931. Yoos: White. Ket­ chum, Josporso. Hawk ins. Brower. Bloom. ^Lbe ont. Moy. Carried. 23. Moved by bloom, supported by Brower Mat Mo request from Ash Industries dated Juno 13, 1994 on Starr School Road to purchase 160 ft. by 260 ft b* allowed with Ash Industrie* paying op priasal value ond at a minimum cost of solo to be who* Me City paid per acre, and Moy ore to pkh up dl cost* and City Attorney fees, and City to retain signage, and More to bo one drive. Yeas: Bloom, Brower. Hawkins, Josporso. White. Nays: Kefchum. Absent Moy. Corned 24. Diractor of Publk Service* report. Tydon Park Renovation Project: surface* for tennis and basketball court* ora being finishod; hydrosoeding will bo done when this is completed ond pra(tct should bo complete by Mo ond of tho week. OPS . orooowoy ana west wo.nut arrears ana rmisneng Madison, then blacktop will be done In both area*. They have btoded gravel street* twice and repaired numerous plugged storm linos and caUh botin* throughout the City after lost week's rain. In Mo next two week* curb and gutter construction project* will bo completed, repair of three street depression* ond raplacomont of broken »*orm •ewer casting* In town. rk< - _ 4,|l- >services ■ ----- A, _ 1 A ■ mroctor or ruatk , <44 Jett AA asansrtoso Iai — — or me Wnorei aAaJ -■ -Ul •iu>eu mm mo aemomion win oe aone » by Dora B Associate* for o base bid of B3B.B00 with abomate 12 (demolition of Mo top tour foot woN and bockfl'l to grade for o total of $56,100). Moved by Josporso. supported by Howkin* Mot Mo M.C. C mAA^ * ' 4 II4 t|Al U, xmvm dao i^s<A on ^^Mwon-iuri do i otwrvww am ha *ll.4 ■iaow. Jeff Mansfield stated Mat Mo auction of Hom* In Mo hotel will bo at 5^X) p.m. Tussdoy, July 12, with viewing ot 3:W p.m. Yoos: AH. Absent: Ono. 26. Mymd by Josporso. supported by Brower that MMNoiulion to stay ordinance for Me Com­ mission on Aging to use Fish Hatchery Park on Thursday. July 2B. bo adopted. Yeos; All. Absent. Ono. Carried 27. Moved by Josporso. supported by HavAln* Mat Mo resolution to Stoy ordinance for Parant ,, , | >o oiiow -A» - -A ---- •_«oSw»L4 1— r-,,v -t rserworx mem ' wu4^iamm-ws • •••■ H • A*'chery Pork from 9-12 p.m. wHh live bands ond DJ** for 13 to 20 yoar olds, and oKow Mom to provide pop ond popcorn by donation bo adopted and Parent Network. Chief Sarver and DPS. Jeff Mansfield to come bock at Mo July 25, mooting with a raporl. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 2B. Moved by Josporso. supported by Howkin* Mot Mo Incubator report for July 1994 bo received and placed on filo. Yoos: Ail. Absent: Ono. Carried. 29. Dob Dorsey tram Mo Gnome was present Ona sroroa mor >ney vnai do eutmang with concrete brick, two tone, to Wend wtM the W building rather than tho steel building. site). X. Moved by Bloom, supported by Brower to odjoum ot 8:X p.m. Rood and approved; Franklin C. Campbell. Mayor Pratem Sharon Vick cry. City dork (7/2B) KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL CENTER Schedule of Claeeee to be held at Utoss ConmwnMy CoSes* F**5fi*ir 1SS4-S8 September 4,19M.DacaadMr 16,19M 4SoUndey* Dc(itc completion programs for: Allied Harith IVnonnd ACC yN-Auiwettet Sytoms ACC 401-Adrswcsd Every Tbendsy dcB8gre*9X8B*e OrpldnasMi Every Thusdsy Technical Person nd WHY SIENA HEIGHTS’ D.*'*tar 0165 S^LlMOtL 1.22 aad Nee. 12 G.fav> A-148 *.»w* A*M1 1. Mgw4 to serve the worida* *doit 2. Eveaiag end Weefcead Oaeeee 3. Maxiinom credit for prior coUe*e credit 4. 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S 4 19 red Dec. 3 !« CPhteser A-145 s J M.W*bb C 264 W.Ftta A IBB Filo No. 94-21441-$E Estate of ROSETTA JOHNSON. DECEASED Social Security Number 372 32 5977 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS: Your interest in « tho estate may bo barred or affected by Mi* I J. Strvcre A211 R.SM* C DC-183 Li-*-______ A-143 T. Schwarz A-145 B-Bodra A-216 R Straits CCD-183 II A 19 To icmtw your place «tbe afon—a» lemon cell: 1-300-203-1560 NOTICE: A hearing will bo hold on August 16, 1994 at 3 00 p.m. In Mo probate courtroom. Hasting*. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on tho petition of Vkkl Bowerman. BCCMHS. for the appointmon1 of Mary Spurgeon a* guardian for John Davis. July 15. 1994 Vkki Bowerman 915 W. Groen St. Hosting* Mi 49058 (7/») Sept-IM.OcL 1,12 red Nee, 12 HSV MMlMiitartfsa KCC Career Devrioproent Center, Room 103 C. Kremdy File No. 94-2143B-GO In the matter of John Davis. TO: Garold Hording whose address is unknown and whoso Interest In Mis matter may be barred or A* - - 4 oy me - 1-11. ---- 1-- onocrea ronowing TAKE NOTICE, on August IB. 1994 at 9:X o.m.. I in Mo probate courtroom. Hastings. Michigan, » before Hon. Richard H. Show Judgs of Probate, a 4 » hearing will be hold on the petition of Austin F. Loftus requesting that Austin F. Loftus bo ap­ pointed personal representative of Me estate of SoMtso Jchson. doceasod. who lived at 48B1 Johnson Road. Middleville. Michigan, and who died July 12.1994: ond requesting also Mat Mo will of Mo deceased dated April 7. 1993 be admitted to probate, h is also requested that the heir* at tow of said deceased bo determined. Creditors of the deceased ore notified Mot oil claim* against tho estate will bo forever barred untos* presented to Me (proposed) porsonoi r*presontat>ve or to both Mo probate court and Mo (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of tho date of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that tho estate will then bo assign­ ed to entitled person* appearing of record. i( jury Rkhord J. Hudson (P152X) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broodoy Hastings. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 AUSTIN F. LOFTUS By Richard J Hudson Address of Personal Roposentotivo 1792-A.RRP1 P/») �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1994 — Page 17 Wheels lend excitement at the fair Banner1 SPORTS Hastings' Joe Bush may ba down with an appendix problem, but don't count him out on tha racetrack. From the Mdtfe to the chaotic, trttMte of al sizes and speeds ware at lhe Barry County Fair al last week. From pedal puls to tractor puls, there was something in orrery size end strength for al agae. Kids as young as four could compsis and the age group goes iq> to 50 in the motorcross events. Those young motorcycle riders dnptey latent and competition. The tractor pulls returned to tbe Barry County Fair this year, ferzuring 7200 b. modifieds, 6900 lb. Iwowheel drive and 7500 b. super stocks puling a gravity sled down the track. Twin stacks belch smoke as this tractor waits for the go signal. Appendix rupture might stop Joe Bush from racing by Jean Gallup Staff Writer Race car driver Joe Buab of Middleville is going lo be fine, and may race this Saturday night. Bush, who doctors say had his appendix rupture during the race at Berlin Saturday night. Is pretty lucky, said his wife, Lonatoe. "Another six hours and it would have been a different story." she was told. But thanks to excellent help from tbe doctors at Pennock Hospital, Joe may be able to continue his leadership io the points standings. He is currently ahead of the pack by 36 points, with Bob Holly of Gun Lake holding down second place. "We really thought he came down with the flu." she said of his experience. "It hit all of a sudden on Friday night. He was out mowing the lawn and had to come in and lie down. He was sick to his stomach until tbe next morning. As long as there was no localized pain. Dr. Bergman said if he didn't get better by morning to bring him in. she vid. By S turday, the pain had "simmered down sc me" so the family continued plans to go tc Berlin. At tbe race. Lorraine's dad. Alpha Lewis, hot-lapped the car for Joe. After ioe qualified the car. be came back and laid down. "He raced 35 laps, but after the race the pain got so bad be didn't sign autographs." Lorraine continued. At home in bed, he slept a few hours, but by 3:30 a.m., the pain was so bad Joe was taken to Pennock Hospital. The emergency room doctor suspected it was a ruptured appendix, and called in Dr Max Rappapon to confer. Morphine was given for the pain and an IV of antibiotics started. After several tests, including a CAT scan, failed to find the source of pain, the Rappapon told the Bushes they had two options. The doctors could "go in and look around" or leave him on antibiotics and see what "We let them go in and explore. As soon as they did. it was very dear what happened. Joe's appendix was four times the size it should be. Both doctors said they'd never seen a rupture this bad: they couldn't believe that he could race with it." she said. With peritonitis setting in. the tCMkrs cleansed tbe inside of the area with antibiotics, and continued the IV drip. "He's up and around, doing his own thing and be looks a beck of a tot better than he did last Saturday." she said. The infection is under control, and the antibiotic IV will stay in until Friday As for this Saturday night's race, the doctors have not told him he can't race. If be races with a burst appendix, what do you think tbe odds are that he will miss the feature at Berlin? Tiny wheels were also turning al high spaed at the Barry County Fair This young tedy took part in the pedal pul racing to a good time. Motor cross, demolition derby and tractor pull photos by Perry Hardin HYAA signups set for Saturday Up, ito and away. The jumps in the Wield al tho Barry County Fair grandstand wore high enough to alow riders tie one to soar. Kids in grades three through eight may sign up Saturday for this fall’s season for Hastings Youth Athletic Association football. The signups will take place from 10 a.m. to I p.m. behind the Hastings Middle School. Girts interested in cheerleading also are en­ couraged to sign up at the same time and place. There will be only one day set aside for registrations, but prospective players may be added to the program as late as Aug. 14 The first practice ts scheduled for 5 30 to 7 p.m. Monday. Aug. 1. Players will be taught the fundamentals of the game, including sportsmanship, blocking, tackling, catching and throwing. Third and fourth grade team coaches will be Bob Barnum and Greg Sober. fifth and sixth grade coaches will be Al Wilson and Gary Wank, and the eighth grade team coach will be Brandon Wilder. The seventh grade coaching post still is open. For more information, call Laurie Newton, project director for HYAA football, at MS-2727. Hastings football practice to start Flying quad riders wow the spectators m tho grandstands at the Barry Couniy Fair. The race track features a senes of single doitote and triple jumps Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" Football practice for Hastings High School will start Monday. Aug. 8. and equipment distribution for lhe varsity ts set for 6 p.m. Thursday. Aug 4 al the field house Tbe practice, which is planned for 8 a_m to noon, with speciality groups at 6 p.m.. will be with helmets only Practices with full pads will start Aug. 15. Head coach lefT Keller said that to receive equipment, players must have a combined physical card and helmet waiver form Delton Pee Wee team undefeated Dettoris Pm Wm Rad team went mteteated this season with a 7-0 against tha other teams In the area. Members of the team were (front row from left): Matt Salisbury and Ricky Brenneman. Second row: Dustin Morgan, Shane Rickert, Tom Sawyer. Steve Bourdo and Cory Newington. Third row: Dennis Glmore, C.B. Dataway. Dan Medemar, Tim Osborne, Aaron Pinks and Bo Bissett Fourth rr-<: Coaches Stephan Hyde and Dennis Bourdo. Not pictured are Coach Dennis Freeland and Jad Freeland Delton racer wins at Spartan Speedway Mark Smith of Delton came away last week with a first-place showing in the RW Dash competition at Spartan Speedway Smith also w as fourth in the feature race last Thursday night, behind Bob Reppen and Tom McGhee of Banle Creek and Brian Beaumont of Union City. In Iasi Saturday night’s action al Berlin Raceway. Joe Bush of Hastings finished third in the 3 5-lap Late Model feature race, behind Tom Martin of Kalamazoo and Jack Griner of Kalamazoo. Meanwhile. Tim Yonker of Alto took top honors in the 25-lap mam event for Class A Sportsman cars. Herm Buete of Alto also was a heal race winner during the evening. A 44th anniversary celebration for Berlin will be held this Saturday evening, with a tri­ ple header race card of Midgets. Late Models and Sportsman. The race* will be tel?/bed live on WZZM Channel 13 from 8 to 10 p.m. The action will get under way at 7:15 and four feature races will lop the marathon card. Become well informed...read The Banner, EVERY WEEK! �Page 18 — Tbe Heatings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1994 COUNTY RACES, continued from page 2 'An employee had reported instances of a sexually houile and offenalve workplace environment.' Radanl laid. Thu nd only violaied Barry County's sexual harassmeni policy. Il violated federal and rraie italulcr that make this type ot harassment unlawful. We therefore had both a legal and moral obligation to investigae the allegations " "The inveuigalioo coat money.' the acknowledged, but not lo do io would have made the couniy liable for possibly more serious sanctions and lawsuits The settlement with Julie Mitchell (former animal control officer) coat the county less than it would have If we had taken the matter through the courts. Those decisions have to be made sometimes even if we don't like them, simply lo save lhe couniy even greater expense.' Radanl said About two lawsuits against lhe county, filed separately by North Broadway residents opposed lo a toning change in Carlton Township and by fired Animal Shelter Director and Planning and Zoning Director John Gates. Radanl said, "My personal response is simple. Politics 'I find it interesting that all the lawsuits tbas have been filed recently have one person In common...John Gates. Either for actions, or errors and omisalons on bis pert.* she claimed, "It's Utile wonder the majority of the Board ot Commissioner, lost faith in him as ft department head-" Mitchell and Gales were recently arrested on charges of embezzling animal shelter property and they contend Ute property, a donated chain link dog pen. was being stored at Mitchell's house. The Information about the situation was known to officials tn January and the two accused say the delay was politically motivated *1 have no Idea why the Prosecutor's Office, if they fell the case bad merit, delayed arresting the parties Involved for so long.' Radanl said 'After the prosecutor was notified in January ot the circumstances, lhe Board ot Commissions bad absolutely no further input In the matter. We do not have the power to direct who should ~t shouktal be arrested. Certainly If we had had any say in ibis matter we would have limed it out better than this'* In response to being asked about tbe criticisms of some who complain that the current County Board la trjt more open with explanations and infonratioo to the public. Radanl said. 'Of course, commissioners should nui' every effort to keep the public informed and I am always glad to answer any questions. The meetings of the Board deal with the business al hand, usually slier that business has been through ;he commitiee jaucesa and we have had a dunce to become utformed ourselves. The presa Is ■ the Board meetings, and 1 am sure me public depends on them to inform them in a fair and unbiased wry We can only answer so what actually bes taken place, not to rumors and misinformation that baa no beats io fad. Radanl supports both tbe millage proposals for 911 and tbe County Commission on Aging. 'I support me millage proposals for E-911 because in fact, for minimal cost. 6-911 provides life-saving services we couldn't possibly purchase elsewhere for less." About the COA. she said. ' ..Barry Cotxxy i population is aging and the COA's services win be needed in the future even more than today The COA's programs need the stability of iraig- lenr fwtomg ' Asked to speak of accomplishments. Radant said. 'I am proud of the fact that during my tenure on the County Board. I was on lhe Property Committees that planned and oversaw the renovation of the Coun House, as .sell aa the Courts and Law Building. These projects were brought In under budget, lhe Coons and Law Building as no additional coat So taxpayers, thanks to $1.7 million that had been saved, which Is no easy task in these limes 'I am also proud of Ute fact that tbe relationship between the city snd die count, has much improved. certainly ftatbering me interests of the county as a whole. I have contributed to the well-being of mis county md die Chy at Hastings' If re-elected. 1 would like io see the county operate out of a paradigm of 'enhanced common sense" in more areas. Common sense has always been the basis from which we operated, but it takes an enhancement of creativity and innovation to go the extra mile into the future. Using creativity and Innovation instead of tax dollars brings out lhe best in both elected officials and county employees, creating excitement, better services and better The networking of the Human Services Resource Network hasn't cost any money, but has already vastly improved services This networking could be used in many areas of county life, and is Just one example ot an enhanced common sense’ approach to government.* she said. Regarding the proposed Health and Human Resources Network Complex. Radant calls the idea excellent. 'Barry County is gong to have to address current problems with the health building anyway, so long term planning is appropriate If mis project is lo become a reality tn lhe near future. 1 would support putting it on the balloi for the people to decide if it is what they want for Barry County." Radanl said. Linda Watson. 41. Is an assort air broker with Coldwell Banker Classic Realty She served on tbe Hastings City Comal from 1990-93 and was defeated narrowly in a bid io come back In 93. She has served on the Hastings-Barry County Airport Commission since 1989 She is a former member of tbe Hastings Planning Commission and is currently cbasrperson lor the Grievance Committee for lhe Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors Watson does not believe lhe recent investigation of former operations al the Animal Shelter was properly handled, but she said. "I don't believr it was. but hindsight is beuer than foresight I feel legal representation is a mux. for commissioner, board meetings and zoning and punning meetings,' she said Regarding lhe cost to the couniy for legal fees and lawsuit settlements. Watson said. 'It's a good business practice to gel an estimate of fees, Just like you'd do for any other business transaction.' About recent lawsuits lhai have been filed against tbe county, she said. 'From my past experience on City Council, we were always represented by legal counsel at all our meetings. I feel that this should also be done at county level. Legal counsel present tends to keep us in line, and remind us when we veer from the actual business at hand.* Watson added that she believes having legal counsel present will save lax dollars. On lhe subject of public relations and openness by the board. Wasson said. 'Yes. I do believe that the public should be Informed. As a county commissioner. I would be representing lhe people and desire strong communications both ways About the situation of the delay and arrest incident of Gates and Mitchell, she said. "I don't understand bow this could have happened and without full knowledge of all lhe events leading up to this week I can nra rationalize this action * She said she supports lhe millage requests for 911. "The renewal portion is just that (a renewal). We've come a long way and it appears that this is t.< best way to finance it instead of on your local phone bills. Regarding tbe Commission on Aging millage. Watson said. Taking care of our senior citizens should always be our number one priority. This is a small Investment lo serve our senior citizens. I was taught as a child to give respect to my elders. What greaser respect can you give?* Speaking of accomplishments Watson would like to pursue If elected to tbe county board, she said. *1 hope to serve with an open mind and a positive attitude. Working and looking out for the public's best interest la all matters I Joo l believe you sil back and complain about government. Getting involved and working bard to acmmpirah the "real* business at band Is my utmost desire.* DiSTRICT 4 Bailey vs. Fuhr Jim Bailey. 30. is an irxlependent sales distributor for Rexall Showcase International. a division of Rexall Drag. This is bis first bid for public office He is active in his church, including wort with youth groups Bailey is the charter sponsor for Boy Scout Troop No. 74 and coaches youth football. He also is a member of the Hastings Area Parent Network. His wife. Debbie, is a licensed group home day care provider. Commenting on the recent animal shelter investigation. Bailey said. 'I feel the public is completely disgusted with tbe whole mess! And I feel the same. How is this going io improve or help the citizens of this county? Ant, everything needs lo be public so that everyone would be able to decide on the beat avenue." The cost of legal fees and lawsuit settlements "is a waste, even if it is only a few doilan. Il is a waste, but this is costing more than a few bucks. If I understand it correctly, those accused in lhe most recent suit can pirad guilty and pay less than Si00 in fines. It will cost the county a whole lot more than that to complete this suit Even if our risk insurance pays the suits we have to sometime pay into that policy and it may increase our future rates," Bailey said, "k is a terrible waste and only the commissioners can be held accountable.* CX the recent lawsuits filed against the county. Bailey said. "It seems apparent that the majority of tbe commissioners referred to as the 5 to 3, have an attitude that they can do as they please. There is right and wrong, divided by a gray line. I personally feel that tbe five walk tbe gray and fall into the wrong side quite frequently. "The commissioners should represent the people, and act on things according to the best interests of tbe people. I sincerely question tbe motives and actions of the commissioners. If things had been handled a little more in accordance with policy and procedure, maybe certain citizens and the public as a whole would not have the feeling that they were being force fed dry toast. It is a shame for Barry County that there is a flood of negative issues continually making papers headlines. The negativeness needs to be changed for tbe good and sake of tbe whole county." Bailey said Commenting on tbe delayed arrest of Mitchell and Gates, be said. "I don't have a law degree, but I think in tbe law. tbe word intent comes into play. If it were Mr. Gates and Ms. Mitchell's intent to steal or break tbe law, they need to make necessary restitution If that was not tbeir intent. I have a problem with this. Then it seems like a big commotion over a petty issue at an opportune time for certain commissioners. Il may be all smoke to cover some other tainted issues." be said. There is room for improvement in tbe board's pubic relations, be believes. "This goes along wi*h the arrogance and attitude that tbe commissioners have, like they (the public) don't need io know or we (rhr commissioners) can handle this! The people are entitled to know’ Only when the public ts aware of issues can they express tbeir feelings to their commissioners. How can a commissioner represent his constituents if they are in lhe dart? "We have elected these individuals to represent us. not to decide and dictate to us after the decisions arc made.' dalley Slid. "If elected. I want an epen line of communication between me and all the citizens of lhe county, not just those In District 4. Education and promotion would help to solve the problem. First we must educate the commissioners to be open minded and to all know the policy and procedures. Second, we need to promote couniy attendance at meetings and maybe inform the public about issues to be discussed on the agendas." Bailey supports lhe millage proposals for 911 and Commission on Aging. "I personally feel that the saving of one life is very important. And we ne\ r know if it will be our life or that of a lovec one. so I don't take a chance ." he said. "The people need to know that we will have a 911 even if these are voted down, but they just won't be as efficient as possible. It's somewhat like playing roulette, and I would rather be on the conservative side and reduce my risk." Commenting about tbe COA, he said, "1 have some personal interests in life; one is helping our youth, and tbe other is our senior citizens. Fm very sincere about wanting to improve the quality of life for Barry County citizens, and it starts with tbe youth and seniors." Speaking of accomplishments he hopes to pursue if elected, Bailey said. "The 1974 county plan is almost a disgrace. I would want to see this (an updated one) become a priority. Let's let tbe people and tbe industries know what we plan as a county. "I would hope to bring some trust back between tbe board and the citizens of the county. It takes everyone pulling in tbe same direction, with common goals, to make this a successful county. "I want to be addressing and spending time on improving tbe quality of life for tbe people in this county, rather than continually being bogged down over matters of much leu importance. "There also needs to be a unity between tbe commissioners, and anyone that attends can watch eyes, body language and shod comments made with the intention of belittling or maybe questioning the IntcHIgence of another commissioner. There is no place for that in good county government. I hope to be a pan of bring unity io this county." Bailey said. "I want lo make sure tbe public has an opportunity early on. with each issue, to voice their opinion. Not almoat after tbe fact! An example would be a new animal shelter. Tbe commissioners are moving forward like it is going to happen. Let's get tbe pubUcY opinion before too much time, effort and money are qxnt," Bailey said. "Last. I want to help defeat a regional landfill. 1 have the commitment to make this a long-term battle." be said. Incumbent Gordon Fuhr. 57. retired from Hastings Manufacturing Co. where be was employed for 34 years, and has served on the County Board since January 1993. He served on the Hastings City Council from 1972-89 and was chairman of the Hastings Planning His wife, Willo, is a secretary for Hastings Area Schools Fuhr is a director of Hastings Savings A Loan and has served in that capacity for 21 yean. He also is a junior warden of Emmanuel Episcopal Church, director of tbe YMCA and serves on tbe Riverside Cemetery Board. If be had it to do over again, Fuhr said be would authorize tbe investigation of former operations at t'ae County Animal Shelter "It was important that an investigation be conducted to answer allegations regarding civil and criminal misconduct at the Barry County Animal Shelter. Regarding costs io tbe county for lawsuit settlements and legal fees. Fuhr said, most of tbe cost was back wages paid to Ms Mitchell. "As a commissioner, I feel you can't ignore these issues because of tbe possible lawsuits." Asked for his personal response on lawsuits filed against tbe county recently, Fuhr said. "John Gates had implied be might sue tbe county when we started the investigation. Tbe North Broadway residents bad indicated they would bring a lawsuit if the zoning was changed from AR to C-3." Commenting on a question about ideas to improve public relations and the fact that no mention was made at tbe June 12 board meeting that the North Broadway residents had filed suit against tbe county. Fuhr said be wasn't aware of tbe residents lawsuit until the following day. "I feel the better the public is informed on issues, tbe least amount of criticism you Will receive." he said Asked about tbe delay of Gates and Mitchell's arrest. Fuhr said "I could not reach (prosecutor) Dale Crowley for his explanation regarding tbe timing and reasons for tbeir arrest. Tbe timing was not to tbe advantage of the current Barry County Board of Commissioners. I have a concern regarding the delay." Fuhr supports both millage proposals for COA and 911. "Dispatch E-91! is very important to the county." he said. "I support the millage for tbe County Commission on Aging. I have long supported tbe operation and funding of tbe COA. My voting record shows this support." Discussing accomplishments during his tenure. Fuhr wd. As property chairman, I am most proud of the new Courts and Law Building. Being vice chairman of tbe (board's) Finance Committee, we have helped develop a fiscally sound budget for Barry County. Our DPW Board has worked very closely with tbe Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority to finalize this enormous project." Fuhr believes that "the proposed Health and Human Services Network Complex can and should be a reality. The county should continue io apply for and seek grants to fund this project." If re-elected. Fuhr said he will continue to oppose the expansion of the Barry County landfill, help develop a fiscally sound county budget for 1995 and promote tbe County Commission on Aging. "I plan to work toward building and financing a new Barry County Animal Shelter." he said. Fuhr also wants to help develop and construct the proposed Health and Human Resource Network complex. DISTRICTS Burd vs. Moore Tim Burd, 34, is a corrections officer for the Michigan State Reformatory. He previously served on the Maple Grove Township Board for two years, was a precinct delegate for six years and was appointed to die Transfer/Recycling Board ot Maple Grove Township. Burd served as a member of tbe County Republican Executive Committee for six years His wife. Karl. is a homemaker and restairant owner Burd la active with the Barry and Eaton Board ot Realtors. Maple Leaf Grange Mid serves on the Barry County Christian School Board. He is president ot the Maple Valley Right to Life, sponsor ot Girl Scoot Troop M9 and member of the National Rifle Association. He said be has attended Nashville Baptist Church for 22 years. Regarding the recent animal shelter investigation. Burd said. *11 is the board’s responsibility to Investigate alleged wrong doing In a timely and competent manner. Unfortunately tbeir investigation was neither. Tbe events In question happened three years go and were known to the commissioners at that time. Tbe board chore to ignore the situation until the shelter was In a total chaos. By this time false accusations had been flying around for so long that people began to accept them as troth. The commissioners then decided they had better do something so they fired someone and hoped the problems would go away. But they didn't follow their own rules and got sued for $23,000. The so-called investigative report was nothing more than an overpaid i-ryer asking rejected persons Involved their opinions or the situation. That is the report lhe commissioners used to base their decisions on. Tbe problems at tbe shelter came about for several reasons. Personality conflicts, bun feelings, personal grudges snd a certain amount of unprofessional attitude by tbe people Involved — Including the county commissi raters. "if someone would.have been paying attention earlier and tried to mediate the problems they wouldn't have piled up into such a mess. The commissioners did not act in south faith. They screwed up and then Med to cover their own radix,' Brad said. Regarding cost, be said. Tve tost track of how much money has gone down tbe tube b-cauae at this situation. I'd be willing to bet that there win be two more settlements from the county to pay for their own idiocy. We have a prosecutor's office snd I'm pretty sure we have lawyers working there. 1 don't see why they have to hire outside snorneys for their investigations. I cant believe Ute issues were so complex that our own people couldn't have figured them out.* Burd said. Regarding tbe recent lawsuits against tbe county, be said. There Is no doubt that kt both situations, lhe commissioners failed lo follow their own roles. 'Concerning the John Deere dealership they could have zoned the land differently lo give the residents a little more protection in the future and soil give lhe dealership what t needed." Brad said. The John Gate lawsuit is based on the investigative report from the animal shelter, which, as I said earlier, was nothing but opinions and hearsay * Regarding Ideas for improving public relations, be said. 'The County comnUssiooers need to remember who they work for. Tbe people of Ba ry County shouldn't have to demand information and cooperation from their conwni sslra x "1 know in the past the commissiooers had night meetings so people who wort in the a-m. could see what was going on. They stopped after six months or so. I don't think that six months is a long enough time to test something like that. I also intend to wort closer with the township and village governments," Burd said. Regarding tbe delay in tbe arrests of Gates and Mitchell. Burd said. "I never thought the Board of Commissioners had that much influence over the Prosecutor's Office. Apparently I was wrong. I can't think of any reason the Prosecutor's Office would sit on something for six months and than just by coincidence file charges one week after John Gates announced he was suing the County," he said County Board Chairman Orvin Moore. Burd's opponent, has denied that the board had anything to do with the timing of tbe arrest and Moore said be was not happy about tbe timing. He plans to vote yes for tbe 911 renewal and Commission on Aging millage. "I am voting no for Proposal 2 for an additional 1/4 mills (for 911). The main idea for raising another $200,000 is to install computers in all the squad cars to enable them to run LEINS, etc., right from tbe car and not have to call them into Central Dispatch to do it for them I have nothing against the idea except it costs too much. For $200,000. we could hire people 24 hours a day and it would be cheaper than $200,000." be said "One of the few things our county does that is worthwhile is the Commission on Aging and the Meals On Wheels I support the millage for COA and if elected, I would like io serve on that committee to ensure tbe money is spent on direct services and not needless overhead "I don't want to be involved in lhe AAA because it is a bloated bureaucracy and ends up accomplishing little," Burd said. Commenting on accomplishments be hopes to pursue. Burd said. "Assuming we ever get the mess cleaned up that is going to be left for us. my primary goal is to stop lhe seemingly endleu flow of spending. I know our county government can run belter and cheaper. It is my intention to make sure that happens We can’t very well whine about tbe state and federal s wasteful habits until we lake care of our own problems." Incumbent Orvin Moore. 43. is the owner and operator of a small farm and a small business. He has served on the County Board since 1986. In addition to serving on many boards and committees for the county, such as Mid Counties and Keyman of Southwest Michigan. Moore was a former member of lhe Castleton Township Board of Review. Moore's wife, Nancy, works in the county treasurer's office. Moore is a member of tbe Nashville Lions Club, attends Nashville United Methodist Church, is a member of tbe Maple Valley Scholarship Advisory Committee, the Maple Valley Athletic Boosters and Barry County Republican Prety. IT he bad it to do over xjtin. Moore raid be would authorize the iovestifattoo ot tbe animal xbeltcr "When there are indicatkxu improprieliex have occurred and legal counsel advises to investigate, then I will fullow that advice.' he aaid. Regarding recent lawsuits against the couniy, Moore said. "Many people have aaid that the county should not back down from a lawsuit or an issue If we feel we are right. Tbe people of Barry County would be to a much xrorae position if the investigation was never done.* Moore said tbe two recent lawsuits filed against lhe county 'bear frivolous aad unfounded claims. The board has acted In tbe best interest of the citizens ot Barry County and have acted within the legal framework and rulea act forth.* Some citizens have criticized ibe cunent board for not being more open with explanations and information lo lhe public. Moore said, "until any claim can be reviewed by commissioners and legal counael. we can not raimmeot on iaauea lhai Will jeopardize lhe best interest of Barry County. ' The Board of Commissioners will be moving around lhe couniy bolding public input aessions to try aid get public ioput on people's conaenaus.* he said. Aiox tbe delay la the arrest of Mlachea and Gates. Moore said. *1 don't know why tbe proaecutor bad not acted on this iasue before now. if be feU that some acuoo needed to be taken. The Board of CommHiloners turned this issue over to tbe proacculor's office several months ago. aad I supposed lhai this issue was dead. We bad no involvement in the recent action by the prosecutor's office," Moore said. Accomplishments during his tenure lhai be said Barry County can be proud of inrhsir tbe renovation of tbe courthouse, tbe coaatroetton and beginning at Ml 1 Central Dispatch, ihc new Count and law Buildlng, tbe Southwest Barry County Sesrer project *Tbe Resource Network is an unprecedented effort by 30 human service provider agencies coming together for one common goal, to simplify tbe paper work, eliminate duplication and creme a single entry point. Realistically this project will rake a great deal more planning and will become a reality probably three to five yean down die road, Moore raid. "In 1993. the financicl rating (of the county) had gone from a T’ rating to an ’A* rating. This means that Barry County is very financially sound and the Board of Commissioners have been very conservative in spending." Moore said. If re-elected, be said "there needs lo be affordable housing for senior citizens that offers nursing and meals. We need to took nt alternatives lo incarceration. Some people who are put in jail are simply given a free stay at our expense. Maybe there is a betier way." he said. Moore said he supports both tbe 911 and COA millage requests. The first proposal (for 911) is to operate E-911 Central Dispatch. Without this millage, the people at Bsrry County would have to come up with another way of financing tbe operation. A surcharge on the phone bill Is one aheroxtive. however it would not be enough money to operate as the legislation exists now. Tbe second proposal is lo help purchase some new equipment neerifd for " Of tbe COA. be said. There never seems to be enough money io provide the services needed to keep seniors independent as long as possible." DISTRICT? Boze vs. Herrington Incumbent Ethel Boze, 63. a housewife, has served on tbe County Board for 5 172 years She also previously served on tbe County Social Services Board Her husband. Douglas, Is retired. Boze Is a member of the County Republican Party and says 1 just don’t have time for other things * If she bad to do It over again. Boze said she would authorize the shelter investigation. "...Because of allegations at tbe animal shelier of wrong-doings. 1 fell strongly lhai the matter had to be investigated.* Boa said. COUNTY RACES, cont. pace 19 �f The Hastings Banner — Thursday. July 28, 1994 — Page 19 COUNTY RACES, continued from page 18 I Regarding the cuat io lhe '■ounty for legal ► fees and lawsuit rettlements. she said. ‘Because of lhe alleged allegations and a hostile work place, the hoard fell that we had to investigate this .natter If we had turned our backs cm this, we would have not been doing our job. which is representing and protecting all lhe citizen* and employees As a county commissioner, 1 have io represent all of the people of lhe county, and this is not always the most popular thing to do. particularly when it involves touchy subjects, such as sexual harassment or a hostile work place.' Boze said. Boar supports lhe millage for 911 and tbe County Commission on Aging "This is a very important public safety matter. Bore said of the 911 request We must maintain this department and make sure it is properly funded.” Of tbe COA. she said. "Again, this is such an important function that needs total county support. We need ail the programs we can get to assist senior citizens." Regarding the recent lawsuits against lhe county. Boze said. ‘Lawsuits are not uncommon in city, township, state or federal government" About tbe suit by North Broadway residents. Boze said. "I certainly feel and understand how the citizens who have filed the suit must feel They will have their day in court to get a determination, this ‘s a citizen s nght As a county commissioner. I must attempt to do what is best for tbe entire county and its residents. Again, tough decisions made by county commiwonen art not always the most popular However. 1 must do the very best for the county as a whole. The county's future depends on •ieciMom made today ." Bore said. Of the lawsuit by Gates, she said. "Lawsuits arc not uncommon when Employees are terminated. This is certainly Bohn Gates right Court dockets ire filled hrith such matters." I Commenting on criticism by some that J the county board has not been open enough I with information and explanations. Boze said. "Open communication is a must m any type of government. The citizens have a nght to know whs: is going on in their 1 government Personally. I did not know that a lawsuit bad indeed been filed by tbe North Broadway people until several days after the commusioner’s meeting that you referred to. As for promoting better communications and openness. 1 try to attend most of my township meetings in my district snd work diligentty to represent them to the utmost. Any concerns from my constituency are handled immediately * Boze saul she doesn't know why Gates and Mitchell's arrest was delayed. "...Only lhe pmecmor can issue arres! warrant* and only after flatting that’mere ls eMn.^<VMM8^o support his case." Commenting on accomplishments during her board tenure. Boze said "1 am proud of tmaay accomplishments by tbe board. The renovation of Thomapple Manor, as well as tbe courthouse renovation*. 911 Central Dispatch hemg brought from a concept to a reality, serving all of Barry County*, the new Courts and Law building; the development of a Community Dispute Resolution program; and Building Rehabilitation program; the development of a Human Resource Network, bring together the many agencies serving Barry Couniy; continuing programs benefitttng the senior citizens as twcll as many others ' She thinks "tbe Health and Human Resources Network is a very good thing, but 1 don't think it will be in lhe near future." If re-elected Boze said. *1 would like io sec more law enforcement officers; more alternatives to incarcerations; more jobs: more money for senior citizens programs; and a new building for the animal shelter. Emmet Herrington. 73. retired from federal service and a member and former chairperson of the County Zoning Board of Appeals, previously served on the County Board from 1979-80 He also has been the Assyria Township Supervisor and was a trustee tn tbe 1970s and 80s. He served on a rural district school board in the 50s. He currently Is a member of tbe County ^Canvassing Board. Other cut lent activities inchsir serving as vice chairperson of the Barry County Futuring Committee and as a member of the Good Samaritan Hospice Board of Barry and Calhoun counties, and as a member of tbe Elderhostel Lifelong Learning organization His wife. Marjorie, is a retired registered .nurse. Commenting on tbe animal shelter investigation. Herrington said. " After reading the so-called investigation. 1 feel the entire Shellerg ate matter has been poorly administered. This is one of many costly examples which have happened throughout tbe years of well-meaning persons not qualified to ad.-ru rosier complex statutes or regulations. "I would have quietly investigated the matter and if indicated discipline would have been corrective m application After being seated as a commissioner. I will make every effort consistent with tbe governing guidelines to release the conclusion and recommendations (of tbe shelter report) which have been withheld from tbe media and county citizens." be said Regarding cost to the county for legal fees and lawsuit settlements. Herrington said. "The investigation has no value upon which an administrator could formulate proper disciplinary action. Speaking as an administrator. I would be reluctant to initiate any type of adverse or disciplinary action because of tbe many unsubstantiated □legations which could lead to later litigation and probable more costly settlements by the county. It was and still is a waste of pubbe funds ' Commenting on recent lawsuits filed against the county. Herrington said. ‘Failure on the part of any governmental entity to follow the provisions of the Michigan Administrative Procedures Aa of 1969, as amended, is cause for litigation and probable reversal of the action taken. This act also provides for the payment of legal fees by the county in many such instances. In this instance, if tbe county did not follow its own regulations, it should rescind any proposed action and follow regulations in further pursuing any action Commenting on openness in county government and improving public relations, he said. ‘1 feel that public business should be an open book.' The only exceptions are stated in the Act. Too often tbe true meaning and intent of the Act has been subverted in attempts to cover mistakes or other unpleasant situations. Secrecy or withholding information from citizens causes distrust in government actions." Herringtort said "I would like to see the chairperson of the board, the county manager, representatives of lhe judiciary, elective officers and representatives of the bargaining organizations meet with representatives of tbe media for lhe purpose of exchanging ideas so as to establish a meaningful public relations program. Both Michigan State University and Western Michigan University have excellent insnucton in this area.” Regarding the delay in the arrests of Mitchell and Gates, Herrington said. "This is another example of good well intended citizens eleaed as commissioners attempting to funaion as administrators in a capacity for which they are not qualified Tbe matter of tbe (alleged) ‘stolen dog fence.' i. true, would have much more substance for taking advene action against Mr. Gates than the nebulous reasons given for his removal. “Discipline of any kind, to be effective, should be administered as soon after tbe aa as possible." said Herrington. Herrington supports tbe 911 and Commission on Aging millage requests This is tbe first step with others to follow which provides for quicker and better organized response to emergencies serviced by our several police, fire and ambulance units. 911 can be tbe core for communications to many other service organizations as our county grows." he said Of the COA millage proposal. Herrington said. "This segment of our population has supported Barry Couniy and its activities during tbeir working years. Those of us who are still working have an obligation to make the last few years as good as possible for our senior citizens. This is the only solid outlet or activity for some seniors." If eleaed to the County Board. Herrington his seven ^oals he hopes io accomplish The existing Itrodnre. managemen' philosophy and functioning of the Board of Commissioners is much the same as used by the old Board of Supervisors which was discontinued in tbe late '60s when tbe county was equalized for better voter representation." he said. Existing management practices must change if commissioners are lo fulfill tbeir responsibilities in today's ever changing wcrid I will ask my fellow commissioners to considered the following seven proposals as we develop a strategic action plan for the coming two yean: "Gradually replace outmoded and costly committee system of oversight management with an experienced and well trained county executive." This would allow cofnmiwoneni to function as policy makers instead of admuustrators He will 'initiate training programs with •he help of nearby universities and other sources to enhance knowledge of governmental administration and the Michigan Administrative Procedures Aa. Herrington said. He said be will donate one year's salary plus tbe cost of fringe benefits to help initiate the training programs. "Through consultation with department heads seek tbeir endorsement in initiating administrative internship programs for students of nearby um\ersitiea. 'Find out via survey methods training or other needs supervisors fed would help them with their work Find ways to supply these needs. "Seek closer liaison with other governmental entities in the county whereby problems, opportunities and needs could be wured ana wwed hohsucaliy 'Make greater use of the several non governmental organizations in our canty to obtain views of citizens as a means of legitimizing county policy formulation. Begin planning for reducing tbe size of lhe Board of Commissioners from tbe present eight members to five members This has been done in several other counties. This would not only save money for the county, but would assure better means of identifying varying performance levels of incumbent commissioners.' Herrington said He also said those seven 'thoughts' should be examined by fellow commissioners in open debate and also by citizens as means of testing their validity DISTRICTS Goebel vs. Hoare Rod Goebel. 33. a millwright for General Motors, is making his first bid for public office. His activities include being a deacon at the Prameville Bible Church Goebel s wife. Carol, is a housewife. Commenting on the recent animal shelter investigation. Goebel sax; that "Though the decision to investigate may have been valid. Mr Gales’ privacy should have been respected while tbe County Board sought corroboration ot the allegations tn the investigator's report." Goebel thinks the costs to the coutty for legal fees and lawsuit settlements are a waste of taxpayers' dollars. Litigation costs can be avoided by following prescribed procedures and not pursuing personal vendettas. ’ he said Goebel supports millage requests for 911 and the Commission on Aging. "The primary purpose of government is the protection of persons and property E911 technology greatlylacilitates county and township efficiency in meeting their primary function." he said of the 911 proposal. He supports the COA request because "trends in our society are isolating people, particularly senior citizens. The Commission on Aging provides many services that enhance and extend seniors' independence. However, we. as individuals can go beyond the COA by voluntarily taking responsibility for our families and neighbors This builds relationships and a community fabric that enhances the liberty of each of us." Regarding lhe recent lawsuits against the county, he said. Government must go by lhe rules, too’ Arrogance, whether it be found at Pennsylvania Avenue or Slate Street, is unbecoming of free society. Citizens rights are paramount." Regarding the criticism of some that the current County Board is not open enough. Goebel said. "The County Commission meetings are covered by the press and open to tbe public. Higher public attendance and greater respect for the public by the board would do much to improve public relations " Commenting on the delay in lhe arrest of Gates and Mitchell. Goebel said. "Evidently, the fence was surrendered without a battle. Could it not have been returned without arrest warrants? Is this an offensive move regarding Mr. Gates' lawsuit? Does the Prosecutor's Office really have to get involved? 1 hope so. because if it is an attempt to make political hay. this bale has a skunk in it." If elected. Goebel hopes lo pursue several areas of accomplishment. "We as a county, lag behind other counties such as Kent and Kalamazoo, in resource recovery or recycling. Whereas they have gone from collection sites to curbside pickup, we still do not have convenient enough collection sites throughout tbe couniy to realize our solid waste reduction potential," he said "1 would like to see significantly higher voluntary participation in a comprehensive recycling program. Greater efforts at composting (information now available through the Cooperative Service), recycling and source reduction would be most appreciated in the landfill area, but would also enhance the character of the entire county.' Goebel said. "Seeing the firmer Delton Txxomotivc Works site become a satellite industrial incubator would be another goal.' he said. Rae M. Hoare. retired commissioner who served on the County Board between .973 and 1992. said she reluaantly retired from her position because at that time she was needed at home. "However, changes have come about at home. and... so \iany people have asked me to reconsider and run again...." Hoare said. She continues to serve on the Barry County Transportation Board. She previously served on many boards and committees, including being chairperson of the Community Action Agency of South Central Michigan and chair of the Chief Eleaed Official s Board for Mid-Counties Consortium. She also is a former member of tbe Prairieville Township Board of Review. Her husband. Edward, is retired. Regarding the animal shelter investigation. Hoare said. "It was a long standing problem and had all the information been exposed in the beginning I think the gossip and rumors would not have grown so out of proportion." Commenting on costs for legal fees and lawsuit settlements, she said. There are times at all levels of government when circumstances require legal advice and action to assist eleaed officials in performing tneir duties." Hoare said of the two lawsuits against tbe county: "Not knowing all of the facts just what has been published. 1 cannot pass judgment on their (commissioners') actions." Some citizens have criticized the current county board for not being more open with explanations and information to the public and Hoare responded: "In all the years I served on the Board of Commissioners. I never served on one like the current Board has become this past two years. I would hope the board elected this year would be open and candid and have the general good relationships provided by previous boards on which I served. ” About the delay in tbe arrest of Gates and Mitchell. Hoare said. "Not being on the current board, nor privy to tbeir legal counsel's recommendations. I cannot comment. I think there were several who were very interested in using the medid to enhance their own image." If eleaed to the board again. Hoare said, she would pursue 'whatever is necessary for lhe good of Barry County. I think my record proves I can accomplish many things." She list* some of those accomplishments as active leadership in the formation of Mid Counties CETA Consortium, now tbe administrative arm of Jobs Training Partnership Aa; obtaining federal funds for libraries and roads and the creation of the South Central Community Action Agency Hoare supports millage requests for 911 and the County Commission on Aging. '1 support the renewal proposal If the enhancement proposal is worded to earmark funds specifically for purposes we have been FINANCIAL F'O'C'U’S lunuMby Mart D. Christenson of Edward D. Jonas & Co. Selecting a private money manager Navigating the currents of the invcMmeni world needn't be a treacherous journey With a skilled monev manager at the helm, you'll be able to chart a course for investment sue cess There are two way* lo take advantage of professional money management: through public and private money managers. 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Another misconception that came from past praaice is that voters think that they have to belong to a political party or declare their political pcr[o£ncet« vote iq g state primary. r ‘ Not true. There are also other issues on lhe ballot that deserve c insideration other than state officials, such as county commissicu races, trustees in some townships, millage proposals at ’he township and county level. Also, there are non-partisan races, such as the 20 candidates who want io be eleaed to told. yes. 1 would support it; otherwise, no." Concerning the COA millage, she said. "There is going to be even greater need in the future to hold costs down by keeping tbe elderly in their own homes, instead of placing them in nursing homes before k is really necessary." the Third Distria Court of Appeals in four newly created judgeships. In this primary, five Republican county commissioners are facing other Republicans. Whoever is eleaed during lhe primary in four races will, barring an unlikely successful write-in campaign, be eleaed the next commissioner in the November general eleaion because they have rx) Democratic opposition. Tbe only thing to remember is to not split the ticket. Voters who have one candidate. Republican or Democratic, they prefer can vote fix just that one. Millage requests from Central Dispatch 911 and tbe ConunisxioQ on Aging will be decided in the primary. Those who voted in the last general election or registered before July 3 are I'ligible to vote. For more information, call the clerk in your township (see chart in this issue of the Banner). Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 945-9554 to...SUBSCRIBE KEEP THE VISION • EXPERIENCE-RESULTS! VOTE ftADANT IN THE AUGUST 2nd PRIMARY! REPUBLICAN When you go to the polls Tuesday, August 2nd to vote in the PRIMARY ELECTION remember the sage old advice "Let the Buyer Beware!” This has been the year Detroit-style campaigning came to Barry Counts and man^ have watched in dismay as campaign literature, ads and unsigned mailings have amtamed misinformation, overblown statements and other forms of grand­ standing meant to confuse. I OPPOSE the negative, self-serving agendas that spread misinformudon and mistrust for political purposes and threaten the well-being of this county. 1 SUPPORT the sound business practices, common sense, integrity and pro­ gressive amsen.'atism of the majority of the Board of Commissioners that has kept Barry County a sound, stable and beautiful place to live and work. I WILL CONTINUE to work in a POSITIVE way for the residents of Hastings and Barry County, using SOUND BUSINESS PRACTICES, INTEGRITY, CREATIVE IDEAS, A CARING ATTITUDE and COMMON SENSE. I also repeat a pledge 1 made to the voters several weeks ago: I will vote AGAINST the proposed landfill amendment. On Tuesday I’ll be voting FOR the COA and E911 millage request and urge you to do the same. RE-ELECT MARJORIE RADANT BARRY COUNTY COMMISSIONER DistMet^l -City of Hastings I VOTE RADANT AUGUST 2nd! Paid for by Radant for Commiasioner Committee. 646 W Walnut Street. Haetinqa. Ml 49058 �I Page 20 — The Heatings Banner — Thursday, July 28, 1994 Hastings man to face trial in sex offense with 13-year-old A Sept. 26 trial was scheduled Thursday m Barry Couniy Circuit Court for a 27-yearokl Hastings man accused of having sex and sexual contact with a 13-year-dd girl in August 1993 A Sept 15 final pre-trial was also set for Jerry D. Spriggs. He is charged with one count of first-de­ gree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, and one count of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which car­ ries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. Spnggs stood mule lo the charges in June and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf In other recent coun business: • A 29-year-<Md Middleville man accused of fleeing the state in 1990 after his arrest on drug charges pleaded guilty to some of the charges against him Barney Van Adgate pleaded guilty to a charge of absconding while on bond for a felony, a charge punishable by up lo four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both He also pleaded guilty to being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum on the other charge to six years in prison or a $3,000 fine, or both Adgate also pleaded guilty to one of the original drug charges against him, a count of possessing marijuana with intent to deliver it. fhat charge carries a maximum sentence of eight years in prison or a $4,000 fine, or both. Adgate s (Meas were made as pan of a plea agreement with lhe Barry County Proaecutor's Office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed io drop a charge of possessing psilocybin with intent to deliver it. which carries a maximum sentence of 14 yean in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both The prosecutor also agreed to recommend Adgate receive a ox-mouth cap Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Heir \illiqut \ A ( oUt t libit J ASPHALT WORKERS, EQUIPMENT OPERATORS. CLD licensing needed. EOE. Call 795-7803 or 891 9239 ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, July 31. Rain a shine. 300 exhibi'^rs, 200 under cover. A fine •z.tccuoa ia every type of antique. Located right in Alle­ gan. Michigan at the fair­ grounds. 7:30 aun. io 4:30 p.m. $3.00 adm. Free parking. __ BABYSITTER NEEDED: by Aug 29. Thomapple Lake Estates. 3 days a week. 5 45-3O0ptn for 3 children If mteresied call 852-9750 for ■sore ado.__________________ CERTIFIED NURSES AIDES NEEDED AU shifts for staff relief. $7/$7.40 aa hour. Must he State Certified. AUea Health Care 956 7144 or 1-800-948-0727._____________ CUSTOMER SERVICE. fuUu me posuiom available, starting at $420Tweek, company traming provided, ao experience neceswry. beoefiu. profit Mu lM«we» Ml ltit DIRECT CARE STAFF k» 6 bed reitdeeuel home. hit* school diploma or GED and drivers beam. 945-9611. FIVE FULL-TIME poetoom wit! growing laternatioixal corporation based ia Battle Creek Need five basiness minded people for conings in set-ap, display, .ales aad PART TIME HELP IN ADULT FOSTER CARE 948-9433. l/n< < llant otix CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 far 1st 5 words; 124 each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $120 for 1st 5 words, lOt each wad thereafter SUN & NEWS: $175 far 1*5 words; 10c each word thereafter LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 far I* $ words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 fa 1* 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $150 fa 1*5 wads; 10c each word thereafter •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-1450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_______________________ (rnra^t \ah GARAGE SALE: 632 W. ManhaU. Juiv 30<h A 31* from 9vm to 6^k _____________ HUGE MOVING SALE: la renovated Church building, July 29 A 30; 9:00am to 6:00pm. 236 Ea* Colfax, comer of Colfax aad Botewood______________ LARGE GARAGE SALE: Thursday and Friday, July 28th and 29th from 1:00am to 5 00pm 1007 S Michigan, ONE DAY SALE 1801 E. Mill. 1 1/2 mile from Michigan A Mill. 9-6. Fnday. Selling; bassiaett. game table, microwave-cocvection oven, complete queen waterbed set, new stereo set. food processor, pamt sprayer and more. PORCH SALE: FRI. SAT. JI LY 29 A 30. 9-5. OLD COINS, ANTIQUES, TOYS, BASEBALL CARDS, BABY CLOTHES. AND MISC. 12 STATE ST. MIDDLEVILLE. WE ARE A REVOLVING DOOR - New stuff- m-ouL The more voe buy the cheaper it gets. M-43 Delton. 623-8900. COURT NEWS: on lhe absconding charge al sentencing. Adgate originally was arrested by Michigan State Police troopers In 1990 when they said they discovered narcotics in a vehicle he was in. He was charged with possessing narcotics, but left the state alter being arraigned and posting bood in 56tb District Court. He recently was found living in Lexington. Ky . operating an auto repair shop, police said. Lexington police arrested Adgate in February and be was extradited back to Hastings and arrested by troopers. Adgate told the court during his plea be got lhe marijuana for a New Year's party he was going lo have He said thal after his arrest, he agreed to cooperate with police, but decided to abscond when the people be bought lhe marijuana ftaa began threatening bis life. Sentencing was sei for Aug. 25. • A 49-year-old Hastings man convicted of drunk driving, third offense, was sentenced lo one year In jail and five years of probit ion. Leland H. Taylor also was ordered lo pay $5,000 in fines and costs. Taylor pleaded guilty lo a charge of drunk driving, third offense ss pari of 1 plea agreement with lhe prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed lo recommend at Tsykv'l sentencing tb-t he receive no more than one year in jail. 11///// lo Kt ill HAPPY BIRTHDAY To Dad aad Grandpa Rogers, jWy 28th. Happy Anniversary ToMora and Dad Rogers, July 3'Jth. From your famly ROB. GOOD LUCK GOING BACK TO WORK. I'M PROUD OF YOU! LOVE SARA IN LOVING MEMORY cf FOREST R. BELSON 106/12 - 7/21/71. Still mired by. His wife, sou. daughter. gnndcMdrea. A great grandchildren Ki III I Ihlh FOR SALE: Cute 2 bedroom hoare in Iowa dore to schools, with garage, aew carpet. $50000. 945-5337__________ THORNAPPLE LAKE FRONT cottage, Sundago Park 2 bedroom. 4 piece bath, pontoon and new dock. Phone 517-646-6683 _______________ WANTED: Home in country undo $70,000. 945-5337 Kt । it anon ANTIQUE (1953) 12’ YELLOW Jacket Mahogany Boat, refinished, mostly onginal. Mu* Sell, $2,000 OB O 616-948-9593._______________ BOW HUNTERS! Full size 3-D doer targets start mg $89-90 Bows by Proline. Dorton. Contenetal. PSE - New A used. Try oat range. Personal, knowledgeable service! Al A Petes Sport Shop, 111 S. Jeffer­ son, Hastings. Mi. 49058 616-945-4417._______________ BOW HUNTERS! Full size 3-D deer targets stertmg $89.90. Bows by Proline, Dertcn. Cootenetal, PSE - New & used. Try oat range Personal, cnowledgeable service? Al A Petes Sport Shop, 111 S. Jeffer­ son. Hastings. Mi. 49058 616-945-4417_______________ FOR SALE: 19B7 SUZUKI 238 QUAD SPORT. Like new condition. $1375. 852-9869. GUNS! New A used we trade! Remmg ton, Winchester. Ruger. Maron, Mossberg, H A R and more! Al A Petes Sport Shop, 111 S Jefferson, Hastings, Mi. 49058 616-945-4417. GUNS! New A used we trade! Renting ion, Winchester. Roger. Maron. Mossberg. 11 A R and more! Al A Petes Sport Shop. Ill S. Jefferson. Hasungs. Mi. 49058 616-945-4417,_______________ POP-UP CAMPER STAR­ CRAFT 21’, stove. 3-way refrigerator and furnace. Sleeps 6. excellent condition. 945-4471. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners heid July 26.1994 are available in the County Clerk s office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. WORKING FAMILY w/pets seeks 3-4 bedroom house in country. ASAP 963-0746. / oxi A / oimd LOST CAT rewmd, 2yr. old mate, neutered, liger striped cat, lo* near Airport Rd. Call Dan; 948-3004 \alluiial GIRLS WANTED FROM MICHIGAN A INDIANA between 7-19, to compete in this year’s 7th annual 1994 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000. in prizes rod schotanhipa. Call today, 1-800-PAGEANT. ext 6171 (I-SOO-724-3268). 1992 IT LUND FIKK REBEL SPECIAL, 35 HJ>. Merc., extra seat, modnng cover and trailer. $5,500, call after 5:00pm 948-8003.___________________ r POOL TABLE, very good condition, a-arove. $1000. 948-3789.___________________ BABY GRAND PIANO. Uboh, $1000. 948-3789. FOR SALE: PERENNIAL PLANTS, starting * $1.79 each and up. Barlow Nursery on k-41. 948-8634.____________ SET UNG OUT. 12" radial arm saw. KF table saw, 6" joiner. 16 speed drill press, 15" scroll saw, large disc, sander, 2 grin taw. router. 7" iricte saw, air comprema. 948-2512. WC ALLIS CHALMERS hand brakes, electric start, $650. •14 Ply. Voyager, high miteage, good transportation. (1) used 11136, (1) used 11x28 tractor tire*. 374-0803. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging A finishing specialist Insured A guaranteed wort Call journeyman Brian Slade. 374-7108. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property’Debt consolidation•Tumed down? problem credit? We can hcip!*Fa*. easy - Call 24 boon. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free esumaici, FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS’ COMP. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945 9888. SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, barns, etc. Randson Hcsterty, 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing a laundry. Will clean homes, offices, collages, all workers bonded. Cali 941-1508 or 945-9448 and leave messy. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rales. Free esti­ mates. Insured. Randxon Hesterly, 945-2545._______________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, Mump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, wc leave your yard clean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. WRITE NOW COMPUTING - tetters, resume ^ manuscripts, news letters, signs, banners, mvitauons, etc.. Experienced 945-9712 ask fa Man • A Sept. 26 trial was set for a 17-year-old Hastings nun accused of breaking into a car in May. A Sept. 15 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Peter L. Smith. Smith faces a charge of breaking into the vehicle lo steal more than $5 worth of prop­ erty. Thai charge is punishable by up lo five yean in prison or a $1.000 fine, or both. He stood mule to tbe charge in June and a oot guilty pica was entered on his behalf. • Two leenagen accused of breaking into storage units at Harrison's Mini Storage in Middleville in April pleaded guilty to lesser hJsroes L. Whitaker. 17. of Wyoming, prison or a $2,000 One. as part of a plea agreement with the proaecutor's office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of breaking and enlcnng. which is punishable by up lo 10 years In prison. Whitaker told lhe court during his plea that he and a friend we.a to the storage uniu. opened a couple and looked inside them The friend with him look a box from one of lhe units, the police arrived and they ran. leaving lhe box. he said. Sentencing was set for Aug. 25. Roger D. Smith Jr. 19. of Otsego, also pleaded guilty lo a charge of larceny in a building as part of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor's office. In exchange, rhe prosecutor agreed lo drop two counts of breaking and entering. His sentencing was set for Sept. 1. New trooper first of many to be added to Hastings post byNtekHeffiuaa SWrWrilrr Tbe undenuffed Michigan State Police in Hastinp baa a new trooper and soon will be getting more. The first of lhe new arrivals started work al the poal last week. Twenty-rilne-year-olu Michael Hanis transferred m from the State Police treeway poal in Detroit. Before serving at lhe freeway port, he worked al the department's post in Adrian. He baa been a stale trooper since 19*8 Li. Ranald Nell, commander of tbe Hastings post, said Harris is originally from the Paw Paw area. "So he waa glad to come back on thia side u< the stale." he said Harris is just the first of a new batch of trocoers lo be appointed lo tbe Hastings post. On Aug. 13. two troopers from the current recruit school class will be assigned to the post. These additions will raise the number of troopers at the post to 12. which Neil said was the highest number of troopers ever assigned to the post Neil said more troopers from upcoming trooper schools could be sent to tbe post, and an additional desk sergeant position al the post has been approved oy tbe department That will mean lhe Hastings post will have two supervising sergeants for the first time In Its history. Tbe department goal is to have 15 road troopers here by the end of 1995." Neil said. 1 truly believe we're going lo make that by the way it looks." The State Police approved the Increase in troopers al lhe post because of the work load lhe current troopers are facing. Nell raid tbe number of complaints the post receives has "drastically" Increased with tbe creation of Central Dispatch. Tbe post has handled 400 to 500 more complaints so ttf this year than at this time last year. "While we think of Hastings as being a rural area," Neil said, "lhe troopers at this post are handling more complaints per officer than lhe majority of the rest of lhe state." Less troopers and more wort mean less road patrol. Nell said. Tbe post Is currently operating under an agreement with the Barry County Sheriffs Department that schedules troopers lo patrol on days and afternoons, snd deputies at night With the additional manpower, however, tbe wortload per officer trill decrease so the troopers can do more mad patroi wort. Neil said. • , "We're excited about that because it will oot only give us additional administrative help, but It’s going lo allow more uniformed people out on the road and that's really our goal: to get more patrols out there." he said. He credited the Hastings' district commander. Captain Richard Dragomer. with getting tbe extra manpower for the Pt® ' Hastings is part of District 5. which includes most of southwest Michigan. A total of 13 new recruits will be added to posts ia the district. "Were pleased because we know that well be able to give belter service to lhe public." Neil said. pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny In a building, punishable by op to four yean In Delton man killed in Kalamazoo crash A two-car crash In Kalamazoo County Sunday killed a Delton man and an Otsego teenager and critically Injured a Delton woman. Roger Green. 54. of 11452 Peninsula Drive, and Brian Sweet. 19. were toch pronounced dead at the acene. Green's wife. Judy, 51, who was a passenger in bis cir, was hurt in tbe collision. She was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where she was listed in critical condition Wednesday afternoon. Lt. John Woods, of tbe Kalamazoo County SberifTs Department, said the Greens were driving east on West D Avenue, near tbe village of Alamo, al 3:25 p.m. when a westbound car. driven by Sweet, crossed tbe cemaline and bit the them head-on. Deputies are still investigating the cause of tbe accident. Wood said. He said tbe department received a call 15 minutes before the accident from a witness who saw Sweet's car driving "erratically" four miles from tbe accident scene. Wood said blood was taken fix m Sweet to determine if alcohol was a factor in tbe crash No evidence at tbe scene indicated that alcohol was involved, though, he said. Roger Green worked 23 years with General Motors, having retired March 1. 1993. He was also an avid fisherman and golfer. He was cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements were made by tbe Joldersm* and Klein Funeral Home in Kalamazoo. Green to survived by his wife. Judy; his two sons. Tony Green of Saginaw and R. David and Michelle Green of Plainwell; grandchildren Ross and Paige: mother Gertrude Hamilton of Portage; brothers and sisters, nieces snd nephews and cousins. IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT Fora recorded message of current rate information, call 1-W0-4US BOND < 1-MXMS7-2S63 ’A ytobt wwwr U ifcfc ■rwty^rr Delton teens injured in rolover HOPE TWP. — Two Delton teens were hurt June 14 when their pickup truck rolled over into the ditch on Keller Road. Michigan Stale Police at the Hastings post report. Daniel J. Smith. IS. of 5810 Reese, was driving not on Keller near Otis Lake Road at 8:35 p.m. when the truck began to fiahtail. troopers said. The truck swerved across both lanes until Smith lost control and the truck went off the road, roiling over into the ditch. Both men were treated by Delton Ambulats personnel. Two hurt in bike-motorcycle crash HASTINGS — A 9-yearold boy and a 46-yearold Hastinp man were hurt Thursday, July 21. In a motorcycle-bicycle accident on East Madison Street. Hastinp Chy PoUtx said. Walter G. Miller Jr., of 585 N. Middleville Rond, was driving bis motorcycle east on Madison near South East Street at 1:44 p.m. when Elton W. A. Koan, of 510 E Bood Street, rode bis bicycle into the intersection and Into Miller's path, officers said. Miner was unable lo avoid a collision, they said Both Miller and Koan were taken to Pennock Hospital where Miller was treated overnight for a shoulder injury. Koan suffered bead injuries and be was transferred by Helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where be was listed in serious condition Wednesday afternoon. The 9-year-old was not wearing a helmet al the time of tbe accident, police said. Two-car coKsion under investigation BALTIMORE TWP. — Michigan Slate Police at the Hastings post report they are still investigating a two-car crash Tuesday at the intersection of Dowling Road and North Avenje th* injured three people. Odette Lockwood, 72, of Kalamazoo, was driving west on Dowling Road at 8 p.m. when she came to the North Avenue intersection, troopers said. Police said Lock wood stopped at the intersection and then continued into the path of a car driven by Brazetta Jones. 31, of Battle Creek. Lockwood and her passenger Frances Hoard. 59. of Kalamazoo, were taken io Pennock Hospital, where Lockwood was treated and released. Hoard was admitted and was listed in stable condition Wednesday. Jones reportedly was taken to the Battle Creek Health System's Community site. Her condition could not be determined. Kentwood man held on rape charge HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they arrested a 20-year-old Kentwood man on a charge of raping a 15-year-old Hastings girl early Sunday morning Michael L. Derry has been charged with one count of first-degree criminal sexual conduct. He was arraigned on the charge Monday in Barry County District Court. An Aug. 3 pre­ exam and an Aug. 4 preliminary exam were scheduled. Woman hurt in sailing accident Y/JfKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A Middleville woman was injured on Gun Lake Sunday when the sailboat she was nding in tipped over. Barry County Sheriff's deputies said. Sheryl Halboth. 37. of 11033 Hastings Point road, was riding the 16-foot Hobte Cat sailboat with her husband and another person at 4:30 p.m. when a gust of wind capsized the boat. Sheryl Halboth suffered a fractured wrist and was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Boat motor stolen in Hope Twp. HOPE TWP — A $1,100 boat motor was stolen la* week from a home on Wall Lake Road. Barry County Sheriff s deputies report. The victim told deputies a neighbor had seen the motor at the home Thursday night. July 14. It was discovered missing the next morning, she said. �■94 FAIR SECTION - The Hastings Banner, Thursday, July 28.1994 ■ Page 1 ■ w>The Hastings DANNER . ..Thursday. July 28.1994 IF coun annual celebration of The Champion Performance Horse and Exhibitor is right. Mindy Schaubel on Bay Band*. Loft is Reserve Performance Horse and Exhibitor Elizabeth Slocum on Fancy C-iincy. SPECIAL SECTION, DEDICATED to WINNERS at the Barry County Fair Champion Speed Pony rider was John Braska, riding Missy. A balloon, flown by Jim McGinnon, takes a load ol riders over the fair grounds. Thursday. �Page 2 - 94 FAIR SECTION • The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28. 1994 Champion Western Horse was ridden by Elizabeth Slocum Reserve Western Horse was ridden by Mindy Schaubel Champion Senior Showman is Kim Newberry, right and Reserve Senior Showman is Elizabeth Slocum. Champion English Pony was ridden by Maryanne Treater. right Reserve English Pony was ridden by Tasha Coy. Champion Reserve Haller Horse went to Lisa McKay, right. Reserve Haler Horse was won by Charts* Powers • Champion English Horse went to Jenny Shook. Elizabeth Slocum took Reserve English Horse. *94 Barry County FAIR an annual celebration of Champion Reserve Maher Pony belonged to Amy Songer, left Champxx. went to Jennifer Hodges Reserve WINNERS! �'94 FAIR SECTION - The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28.1994 ■ Page 3 TO MAKE THE iioful Poultry winners include (from left) Jacob Rohe, jr showman; Amber VanDyke, senior derision, overaS showman; and Monica Berry, intermedate showman WINNERS ANNOUNCED... Non-liveelock winners include (from left, front row): Betsy Hoort. Stephanie Martz, Travis Wenger. Michael Haskin. Jason Griffin, Janine Dykstra, Cheiaa Case, Kevin Schmitz. Chelsea Snow. Samantha VanderSloot; (second row) Sarah Bridges, NMd MMar, Ryan Bowyer. Brandon McGiScuddy. Daniele Hoskins. Tyler Wenger, Daniel Hodgee. Stacy Vandofifor. Amy Castonguey, Bitty Hootrust. Andrea Booms; (third row) Ban Tobias. Karine Norton. Amber Tobias. Charity Cruttenden. Erin Galoway, Paid VanOoy, Melissa Lancaster, Jessica Broadhurst. Brant Schipper (fourth row) Nine Cowham, Amanda Bowyer, Leslie Geiger; (fifth row) Jolene Griffin, Clarissa Hammond. Becky Bowyer. Michelo Lancaster, Carole Castonguay, Keri Jeurink. Jenny Cusack; (sixth row) Tracy Booth, Nathan CasSonguay, Kann Cross and Brian Borry. _ Rohe, grand champion meat pan and grand champion roaster; and Monica Barry, grand champion ainMa fryer. Tho Beef dMaion of the MkkfiovMe Clovers 4-H Club won first place honors for tho boot decorated banal. Shown with Jared Olney won bast of show honors Ns Aloine goat In goat competition, Gwen Jeurink (left) captured novice showmanship honors; and Rachel Ashley, junior and Jared Olney, junior champion and junior reserve champion, senior champion of the Alpines and best at show. Small animal sale proved to be a big Reserve champions included (horn left) Jacob Rohe, roaster; Renne' Bell, single fryer, and Monica Berry, meat pen. success 4-H members and their 1993 buyers were treated to a meal which featured meat from types of animals which were to bo sold in the upcoming sale Tho proceeds of this year's sale topped $6,000, which was almost double the total of the 1993 sale In its second third year, the small animal livestock sale has proved to be successful beyond all expectations. �Page 4 - W FAIR SECTION - The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28. 1994 Dairy wethers winners were (from left) Rachel Ashley, reserve dairy wether; and Aleirha Miller, grand champion Nubian goal winners included (from left) are Amy Castonguay. junior reserve champion; Zachary Caslonguay. junior champion; Nathan Caslonguay. reserve champion; Carole Caslonguay. senior champion. Ben Tobias had the grand champion roaster. Jacob Marlow, who is not picture, had the reserve. Amber Tobias (left) had the reserve market champion in the market wethers competition and Kenn Cross, grand champion market. ‘Any other Dairy Breed* competition winners are (from left) Katie Kimmel's ansnaL shown by sister Abbie. J Amy Cross, junior champion; Nathan Caslonguay. reserve champion; Katie Kimmel, grand champion Steven Van Ooy had the grand champion meat pen. In the Pigmy goat category, the winners were (from left) Abbie Kimrnel. junior reserve; Melissa Lancaster, reserve champion; Melissa Hodges, grand champion; and not pictured junior champion winner Tania Hale, Aleisha Miller was the intermediate and overall showmanship winner for market wethers. In the rabbit category. Erin Haase (left) had the reserve single fryer and Ryan Bridges, grand single fryer Daniel Hodges had the angora goat grand champion and reserve champion. Give a Special Gift of... LOCAL NEWS (A Great Gift for Any Occasion) Give A Subscription to... The Hastings banner Your Hometown Newspaper...945-9554 Best of Breed grand and reserve wwmers are (front row) Jennifer Dunn. Jessica Robinson. Chnsty Curtis. Tom Newton and Becky Robinson. (middle) Bnanne Beach. Daria Stutzman. Enn Galloway, (back) Holly Shannon. Rene EIBnger. Ken Jeurink. Kenn Cross and Mike Terpenmg �■94 FAIR SECTION ■ The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28.1994 - Page 5 Rabbit showmanship honors went to (from left) Erin Haase, senior showman and overall senior showmanship; Erin Palmer, junior showmanship and overall junior showmanship; Christy Curtis, novice show winner; Mindy Newton. Young Clovers winner. Jed Brisco, senior novice showman; JAmy Crocs, intermediate showman Small animal winners abound at fair In cavy competition winners included (front, from left) Daniele Hoskins, junior showmen; Melissa Lancaster, reserve overall showman; J*Amy Cross, intermedisle showmanship; (back) Kenn Cross, senior snd overal showmanship. Breed winners included (from left) Nikki Belson. overall male and grand champion; Renee' Bell, overall female, reserve champion and best personality; and Abbie Kimmel, best kitten. Winners included (from left) Liza Courtney, senior novice showman; James DeWitt, novice junior showman; J'Amy Cross, champion show pens and first piece in intermediate drawing; Renee' Bell, first place intermediate novice and reserve champion showmanship. Cavy winners included Daniele Hoskins, best of show; and Kenn Crocs, reserve Cavy. - Becky Robinson (left) had the best of show rabbit ar.d Holy Shannon, the reserve showmanship Young Clovers cat winners were (from left) Lori Ann DeWtt, Lisa DeWitt. Michelle Buckner and Rachel Buckner Non-livestock winners announced... 4-H Nonlivestock awards were earned by (front row, from left) Brandon Carpenter. Stacey Carpenter, Jessica Robinson. Megan Falconer. Dustin Sr ow. Tom Varney. Kim Newberry. Tom Glrrbach. and Sarah Koval; (middle row. from left) Doug Varney. Marc Haywood. Rachelle Heacock, Lindsay Overmire. Rachel Hammontree. Lucas Overmire, Jake Marlow. Lisa Belson. Danielle Erway. and Mandy Chavis; and (back row. from left) Leann Sage. Chad Furrow, Enn Haase. Mary Hesseltine. Jamy Cross. Amanda Stutzman, and Jenny Shook. In dog agility, (from left) Mike Terpening had the overall champion; Liza Courtney had the first advanced; and Christina Guthendge had the reserve grand champion and Renee Bell, fist intermediate ♦ �Page 6 ■ '94 FAIR SECTION - The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28. 1994 Animal winners and showmanship awards... Matt Lund took the Intermediate Champion for Showmanship. Seth Higbee took honors tor the Supreme Champion Ewe. The Junior Champion Showman- i ship went to Tim Osborne. For sheep, Jennifer Wasikowski (left) earned both Grand Champion In­ dividual and Grand Champion Pen honors. Abby Dingerson earned Reserve Champion in both individual and pen. Jeremy Dunn had the Grand Champion Steer. Jenl Higgins earned honors for Reserve Champion Steer. In showmanship In the swine category, (from left) Chris Love took the Senior division, Nicholas Love took Intermediate division. Holly Wilson took the Junior class, and Jacob Marlowe took Novice. Honors for the Champion Slmmental female went to Jennifer Dunn. The Grand Champion Market Pen of Hogs went to Maggie Dickerson (right) with Phillip Corson having the Reserve Grand Champion Market Pen of HOgs. Showmanship awards in sheep went to (from left) Amy Weiringa. Senior Seth Higbee. Junior, Jennifer Wasikowski. Novice; and Abby Dingerson, Intermediate. Honors for the Champion Polled Hereford female went to Micah Tobias (left). Reserve Champion was earned by Julie Worth. Doug Varney had the Champion Beet Carcass. Cavy winners include those with Best of Breed honors (front row, from left) Amanda Bowyer, Mixed Breed; Danielle Hoskins. Smooth Coat; and Melissa Lancaster. Rough Coat. Reserve honors went to (back row. from left) Kenn Cross. Smooth Coat; and Mike Terpening, Rough Coat. Mixed Breed Reserve was taken by Tracy Booth who is not pictured. I Nicole Carpenter (left) earned Champion Shorthair female. Stacey Carpenter earned Reserve Champion Shorthair female Maggie Dickerson (left) had the Grand Champion Individual Hog. Reserve Grand Champion Individual honors went to Seth Higbee. �’94 FAIR SECTION • The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28.1994 - Page 7 Barry County Fair produced many, many WINNERS Rabbit Skill-a-thon and Rabbit Judging Showmen are: front left to right. Tom Steensma. third in skill-athon; J'Amy Cross, intermediate, first in meat judging, fourth in skil-e-thon; Betsy Steensma. intermediate, third in skill-a-thon. Back left to right, Erin Hauss, senior, first in skiH-a-thon, second in meat judging; Elena Molen, senior, second in skB-a-thon, third in meet judging; Kerm Cross, senior, first in meal fudging, first in skil-a-thon and Reneft Ellinger, first in senior novice skil-a-thon. Livestock skil-a-thon winners era: front row left to right, Amy Delong, third place, senior; Stephanie Martz, first place; junior and Abby Dingerson. fourth place, junior. Second row left: Matt Pennington, fourth place, senior, Michael VanDyke, sixth place, senior. Cindy Delong, fifth place, senior and Robert Delong, third place, Winner of the esteemed ‘Show of Champions* was left. Amy Wieringa of Middlevile Clovers 4-H Club. Winning this show means that Amy is the beet of the best as the 1994 Barry County Showman She qualified for the Show of Champions as the top senior sheep showman. Right is the Reserve Showman for 1994, Champions as the top senior beef showman Receiving the Horse Superintendent's Award for Outstanding Presentation were two novice showmen, left. Javcelyn Hit, 9, of Fox Run Renegades 4-h Club, Superintendent Mark Finchem and right, Daniel Ferris, 10. a member of Young Riders 4-H Ckb Communication winners are. left to right: Elena MeUen, best demonstration and Reserve Champion in Communications; Kann Cross, best public speaking, outstandfog demonstration and Grand Champion in Communications and J'Amy Cross, best Bustraled talk and best intermediate rabbit Bustraied tak. Al three are members of Rabbit HabM 4-H Club Showmanship winners... The second and third place Rate of Gain (consecutively) went to Matt Lund (left) and Elizabeth Osborne. Overall Showmanship went to Amy Weiringa. Showing their non-livestock crafts made from items to be recycled are left to right. Leann Sage. 17. from Country kids 4-H Club with a tire horse; Ben Tobias. 15. with his horse shoe napldn holder and Amber Tobias. 12. with a Tin Man. Amber and Ben are from Country Hoppers 4-H Club. Al are from Delon. Kara Endsley took Senior Champion Showmanship honors. Award for the Champion Club Herd went to (from left) Meredith Cole. Jeremy Dunn, and Jeni Higgins. Eric Osborne took the Rate of Gain Championship. Micah Tobias earned honors for the Supreme Champion female and Novice Champion Showmanship. �Page 8 ■ 94 FAIR SECTION - The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28. 1994 Small Animal Livestock Sale nearly doubles last year’s total! The Smell Animal Livestock Sale was off to its record breaking total of over $5,000, beginning with the sale of the Grand Champion Turkey raised by Paul VanOoy of The Gathering 4-H Club. This line tom was purchased by Odo's Turkey Farm lor $375 Nick Hannar of Country Hoppers 4-H Club sold hrs Reserve Meat Pen ot rabbits to Tom Norton representing Recyckng in Barry County lor $400. The Grand Champion Fryer rabbit, owned by Ryan Bridges of the Prairievile Posses 4-H Club was sold Io Shirley Drake of Fanner's Feed lor $110. Ruth Geukes. representing Schwartz Insurance Agency, purchased the Reserve Single Fryer Rabbit from owner Erin Haase of Barry Good Rabbits 4-H Club. Jacob Marlow from Busy Beavers 4-H Club and Lakewood Community 4-H Club sold the Reserve Roaster Rabbit, purchased by Diana Langshaw ot Langshaw Farms. The Grand Champion Pen of Market Rabbits, owned end shown by Steven VanOoy of the Rabbit Hebbrt 4-H Club, sold lor $325, one of the highest prices in several years. Io Bruce Hadden of H A H Feed and Supply. The Reserve Champion Meal Wether, sold by Amber Tobias ci Country Hoppen 4-H Club, was purchased by Craig Hanna. The Grand Champion Roaster Rabbit, owned by Ban Tobias of Country Hoppers 4-H Club, sold for $175 Io Jerry Midkiff, owner of Midkiff Insurance Agency. . The Reserve Roaster Chicken, raised and shown by Jacob Rohe of The Gathering 4-H Club, was purchased by Al Jarvis, owner of McDonalda. (fi f * BdRh This Grand Champion Single Fryer Chicken owned by Monica Berry of The Gathering 4-H Club was sold to Farmer's Feed Service owner Shirley Drake. Zachary Rohe's Grand Champion Meat Pen of Chickens were purchased by Shirley Drake, owner of Farmer's Feed Service in Hastings tor $225. Rohe is a member of the Gathering 4-H Club. The Grand Champion Meat Wether, an Alpine yearkng owned by Kann Cross of Trail Dusters 4-H Club. sold lor the high price of $325 to Beartraks Construction owner. Jeff Bauer and his son. Jake The Barry County Extension Service purchased the Reserve Meat Pen cl Chickens from Monica Berry, a member of The Gathenng 4-H Club f The Grand Champion Roaster Chicken, owned by Zachary Rohe of The Gathering 4-H Club, was purchased by Julie Jarvis, owner ol Hastings McDonalds Renee Bell, a member ol the Young Riders 4-H Club had the Reserve Fryer Chicken which was pu. based by Dennis Anderson of Granny's General Store. �'94 FAIR SECTION - The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28. 1994 - Page 9 Open goal Grand Champion Dairy Show Winners were: Jsred Olney, Alpine; Donna Percival. LaMancha; Cody Percival, Saanen; Jim Castonguay. Nigerian; Zachary Castonguay. Nubian; Bill Percival, Toggenberg. and Jessica Midkiff. Any other breed This young lady was one of the finalists in the water baloon contest, that la... until she caught a baffoon that burst in her hands Games were held in the horse area during the games tor tads 180 goats make 2nd annual open show a success Open goat show Best of Show Champions were left, in dairy, an Alpine doe. shown by Jared Olney, owned by Grace Hi! Alpines. Bellevue. The doe is a louryear-old out of Calico Kid and Top Notch Nikol Hale shows the Best of Show Pygmy, Cinder, a six -year-old doe out of Dog Wood Que and Bicky Boy. owned by Dan Hale of Plainwell Open Show Grand Champion Pygmy goat was shown by Nikol Hale, left, of Plainwell. Champion Angora was shown by Daniel Hodges of Hastings The Champion Pygora was shown by Tanya Hale of Hastens, right. Open Show Grand Champion Pygmy Weiher was also owned by Dsn Hale of Plainwell and shown by Nikol Hale rtRRH Junior Tractor Safety winners are: first place, Adam Smith, left front, and Brian Eggers, second The Junior trophy was sponsored by Newton Farms. Left back is Ed Domke. tractor safety iuc>«..nt endent and right. Ron Stevens, Lakewood FFA Advisor There were 19 overall contestants in the Tractor Safety Contest the Barry County fair Novice winners were, right Marc Haywood, second. hoHng ribbon and trophy for Doug Varney, who took first; Robert DeLong, third. Chad Furrow, fourth and Zack Rohe fifth Ed Domke. back left, is fair stpenntendent Helpers were Denny Smith and Ron Stevens, right The trophy was sponsored by the Hastings FFA. Novice Tractor Safety winner was Doug Varney. A total of 12 novice drivers competed lor the top spot in this division. Senior Tractor Safety winners Tom Boulter, left, fourth place; Denny Count, first place and Luke Haywood, second place Chris Javor. not pictured, was the third place winner Ed Domke is back left and on the right is Ron Stevens. Lakewood FFA Advisor. The trophy was sponsored by Thomapple Valley in Hastings �Page 10 - SM FAIR SECTION - The Hastings Banner. Thursday. July 28,1994 Parade of tractors, a hit at fair again this year... Tractors from as far hack as 1916 along with many antique machines were at the Barry County Fair this year courtesy of the Barry County Steam. Gas Antique Machinery Association. A parade of tractors, demonstrations of shingle making and haling and more as well competitions showing the driving ability of different age contestants were held al the Barry County Fair Saturday Scattered around the area were enough tractors and antique machinery to fascinate the young and the not so young. Many old-timers could and did identify many of the machines and what Bernie Woodmansee and his father. Harry ’Pink’ Woodmansee. 91. show off the six horse Case Steam Engine they demonstrated at the Barry County Fair Grounds. tasks they performed The Association originated from an idea of founder Lewis D. Good of Caledonia. Good grew up on a farm in Dutton and spent his life fanning and in the woodworking industry. He owns ■ 1916 Bullock Model C tractor ot his father's that he restored, and also a 1900 Bullock prototype. There are only three Bullocks still known to exist today Pushed by a desire to preserve agricultural history. Good. Russell Sarver of Hastings, Johnnie Bishop 11 of Delton and Jim Good of Nashville in the fall of 1992 to devise a plan that would establish a club to promote the collection, preservation and exhibition of gas and steam engines and antique machinery More than 100 members have joined the club since its beginning, and the Association now calls the Barry County Expo Center home. This parade of antique tractors attracted quite a crowd as they made the rounds through the Barry County Expo Center and Fair grounds. Jim and Jeriee Hoctetler of Lake Odaaaa show the 1939 D C Casa tractor which they took to the 2nd Annual Barry County Steam Gas Antique Machinery Association, Inc. held at the Barry County Fairgrounds and Expo Center. Special IkanJu This visitor to the antique tractor and machinery display at the Barry County Fair stands between two Buttock tractors. Very rare, there are only three such tractors in existence today. ...to the entire editorial, photographers and production staff for their efforts in making this special fair section at reality. Tractors and tractor lovers come in all sees This young man plays with his while the older generation attend an auction of farm equipment Tractors, tractors and more tractors were at the Barry County Expo Center during the Barry County Steam. Gas Antique Machinery Association event I I J-Ad Graphics Two farmers assess the item the auctioneer has started the bids on. Is it worth it? Doesn't look likely � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-08-04.pdf f8d1bd8ed3f3ab42d1a6827223a8c2ea PDF Text Text ---------- ------------------------------------------------ COA and 911 millages pass _____ director’s continue See Page 13 After-school program ‘richer’ See Page 5 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 RASlIBCSPui-- —— Hl$ WUihril.1 HBUWMHCLl»r'r’ 121 S.0'“rcn st' Ha-,tinqs. "I ,lw5® Hastings ANNER THURSDAY AUGUST 4. 1904 VOLUME 140. ND 25 PRICE 25' Four County Commissioners ousted Challengers win convincingly by Elalau GBbvrt AimImi Editor A solid majority at area voters Tuesday sUd they watt a change in Barry County govenanenc AD four incumbents on the County Board or Commisatooen who bad challenger! in the primary election wot defeated. A former comnduioner who retired nearly two yean ago also waa defeated by a political new­ comer One of the winners said votcn were un­ happy with the policies and procedure! of the current County Board. Two others cred­ ited their Win! to employing oid-faaluaoed. door-to-door campaigning and llitcning to people. Meanwhile, one of the losers blamed negative publicity for unaeatin* incumbents. Barry County Board Chairman Orvin Moore waa knocked out of the Republican Party’! nomination lor the Distria 5 reat by Tim Burd, by a vote of 493 to 240. Moore baa been on the board since 19(6. Burd, of 99B0 Guy Road. Nashville, is unopposed in the November general elec­ tion. He loat by only four vote* in a bid to unreal Moore In 1992. District 5 Include* Woodland. Castleton and Maple Grove townships. Incumbent Marjorie Radant in Diatria 1. Which covers the city at Hastings, also lost the Republican nomination for her seat. Chanengrr Linda Watson won 426-266 Watson. 011325 S. Broadway. Is a former Hastings City Councilwoman. She will be unopposed in November In the Distria 4 race, incumbent Gordan Fuhr wss bumped out of the Republican nomination by newcomer James Bailey by a vote of 419-273. Bailey, at 1920 Boulder Drive. Hastings, also will be imconiesied in November. Dis­ tria 4 includes Caritoo and Hastings Charter townships. Precioa I of Irving Township and a small portico of Woodland Township. Incumbent Ethel Bose lost to retired for­ mer Commissioner Emmet Herrington of 15601 North Ave.. Bellevue. Herrington's victory was 304-147 for the Republican nomination In Distria 7. which covers As­ syria. Baltimore and Johnstown townships. Herrington also does not have an opponent I vs PrNovemocr. iT.li r a I«if n I in Newcomer Rod Goebel , of 9655 Ford Rond. Del loo. defeated former commissioner Rae M. Hoare, who came out of retirement IO seek the Republican ncminatlon In the Distria 8 contest Goebel captured the nomination 247-151 See OUSTED, continued page 3 North Broadway construction only slightly behind schedule Michigan Department of Transportation officials say the construction project Is within three working days of the original schedule Hastings Directly of Public Services Jeff Mansflell said. "Ibc deviance from UK original projetted’schedule Is mosey the result of a number of stntaures and water gale valve bo*e» within the roadway requiring adjustment that was not atticIpasri c* Barring bad weather, repaving of the bare course on the outside lanes Is now scheduled to occur late next week After repaving is complete, traffic will be shifted to the outside lanes to allow work to begin on the Imide lanes Work scheduled to occur within the next few days includes continued removal and replacement of damaged joints in the concrete lanes from Slate Road lo Woodlawn Avenue and replacement of deteriorated storm sewer lines near the Apple Street-North Broadway intersection While tin* work "ocludei inst illation nf a new storm line across North Broadway. MOOT officials said every efforts will be trade to keep North Broadway open to traffic In both directions throughout construction. Work on the road and drive approaches, curb and gutter sections and sidewalk ramps will continue in anticipation of next week's repaving. Work also will continue on Installation of a larger radius curb approach in the southwest quadrant of the Broadway­ State Street intersection "Reid representatives from the MDOT are trying to accommodate traffic along the North Broadway corridor to the fullest extent possible.* Mansfield said. "Any concerns should be directed lo the MDOT representatives working along the corridor." Making cento ‘the old fashioned way’ The grandcNMren of Joe end Sharon Duffy of South Street in Heating* look advantage of a tamdy garage sale last wook Io earn none spending money. Operating the Kool-Aid and cookie aland are (from eft) Katy Duffy. 7. Alex Skinner. 4, Malt Duffy. 5, and Megan Herbatreith City offers contract to 1st city manager by Duvtt T. Ysuag Editor The City Council has decided to offer * contract to Howard L Penrod io be the ftrsiever city manager at Hastings Penrod, acting dry manager a Albion and former city manager al Charlotte, alio has been offered a similar poat M Zeeland and be i* under strong consideration for the job at Albion. Mayor Mary Lou Gray and Council­ woman Miriam White were authorised Tuesday to begin negotiating term! of a contract When advertised, the job was said to have a salary range of between $40,000 and $50,000 a year. Even if Penrod accepts an offer from Hasting!, he wool be able io start for at least a month, be told the council during hi! Inter­ view that he wouldn't watt to leave Albion in a bad rpot without giving that municipal­ ity some tune io find a replacement The deciswn to make a contract offer was somewha of a surprise Tuesday, after coun­ cil spent more than four hours interviewing three finalists for the job. There were sup­ posed to be four finalists, but one withdrew jun before the interviews took place More than 47 originally applied. The reason for trying to make a decision quickly. Gray said, was that Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell was set to go on vacation for two weeks, and by the time be got back, it may be too late to land any one of the three finalists because similar jobs are open elsewhere. "It s my fear that well begin this process all over again (if we wait for two weeks).' the mayor said after all interviews were fin­ ished. Tom McNabb, a consultant from the Michigan Municipal League, told the council. 'If you wait, you’ll probably lore him (Penrod). And its not a foregone con­ clusion (that he will accept the offer).' Gray then asked council to rate the candi­ dates with a 1. 2 or 3. based on their first, second and third choices. Councilman David I asperse added. *1 cant think of any more information that will come that will change my mind. I feel comfortable with rating the candidates today." Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum raised the only objection to picking a candidate to nuke an offer io. She voted 'no' on a mo­ tion to have a written tally of council mem­ bers preferences "because we weren't given a credit check on the three candidates ' Gray said McNabb, as a consultant, bad screened all candidates, so she didn't think that would be a problem. Furthermore, she said that waiung for a check like that could delay the process enough io have the city come my empty handed McNabb also said be could do a credit check while city officials negotiate with Penrod But Ketchum stood firm, saying. Tm pre­ pared to vote when I see a credit check" So. with Councilman Joe Bleam absent and Ketchum refusing lo tally, six of the council members made their choices. Four selected Penrod as their lop candidate and two named him as their second choice, giv­ ing him a clear position as the man the city See MANAGER, continued page 3 meeting tor interviews Tuesday afternoon Council afterward offered him the job aa Hastings' first city manager �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4. 1994 News Briefs: Antique truck show planned The ityv aajiuaT Michigan Antique Meet is piann cd fix 9 a m’tJ /pm Satunlax. Aug 6. at Historic Charlton Park The sh<»u will feature light, heavy du­ ty and custom trucks, fire trucks and semi-trailer sue trucks Between 100 and ISO vehicles arc anticipated Trophies will he awarded in the light, heavy duty and custom trucks from 1950 to 1968. along with the oldest, slowest, most improved truck, truck with the num potential, longest distance driven and hauled, and best of show Firetruck* will he eligible for trophies for pre- and post-1945 original and anti que restored Tire truck and exhibitor's c taxer There also will he organized competi­ tions in pre- and post 1945 vehicles Mass pumping will take place on the Thornapplc River and there will be a hose rolling contest for children Newer trucks won't be eligible for any competition, but they arc welcome Admission is $3 for adults. SI for children ages 5 k» 15 and children under 4 will he admitted free Exhibitor fee will he $7 per vehicle, including the driver and one passenger For more information. call 945-3775 Lakewood Habitat family selected Candy Richards and sons Brian and Christopher of Sunfield have been selected as the first owners of a new home constructed by the Lakewood chapter of Habitat for Humanity The home will be located on Jordan Lake Avenue across from the Lake Odessa fairgrounds The groundbreaking was scheduled for early this month, with c.tmpletion set tor the end of the year Families selected by Habitat must meet certain criteria, such as need for improved Irving conditions, ability to repay a no-unerest loan, keeping the home tn good repair, being able to pay taxes and being willing to participate as a working partner with Habitat in building homes Habitat is a non-profit, nondcmoatMNKMinal Christian miners that builds decent affordable housing for people ia ured. It numbers among its members former President Jimmy Carter CPR instructors classes Aug. 8, 15 Pcnruxk Hospital is offering a CPR instructor's class Aug 8 and Aug IS from 6 to 10 p m. at the Pennock Hospital Physician's Center Conference Center. One must hold a valid Basic Life Sup­ port Card to enroll To sign up. call 948-3125 Home ownership series planned The Michigan Stale University Cooperative Euenstoo Service will offer a iwo-pan mnes on shopping lor and buying a new home. The free program.'‘ Home Ownership — Is It for You." will be held from 6:30 to9:30p.m. two consecutive Thursdays. Aug 18 and 25. in the Community R.vvn JI the Barn County Cooperative EvlensKio Service office in the Courts A Law Building. 220 W Court St.. Hastings The goal of the senes is to provide piaeiuial homeowners with inlomuuioo on all aspects of buying and owning a home Included will he information about pre-purchase planning, budgeting, purchase agreements, mortgages, rehabilitation and low interest loans and what to loot for in a house To register, call the kwal Cooperative Estension Service office at 9484862 Habitat plans client workshop Barry Courty Hab>tat for Humanity will have a senes of workshops for low income people *ho can t get a conven­ tional home loan and may qua'ify for a Habitat home Prospective Habitat homeowners arc required lo attend three different workshops to be eligible to apply The three session . all at the FirM United Methodi>4 rnurch of Hastings, will be — Sept 12 or 17. with former ex­ ecutive director Pairxia Wagner talking about the Habitat program — Sept |9or 24. with a Cooperative Extension staff person to learn about budgeting — Oct 3 or 8. with volunteer Bev Sixherry. who will talk about the Habitat building program Habitat for Humanity founder Millard Fuller abo will make a Mop for a talk in Hastings at 7 15 p.m Sept 26 Baby sitting services will be provided for the workshops For more mfpsnulion, call 795 9009 or the Habitat office * U4X 9939 Geiger wins tough GOP race for state representative Car Show, Swap Meet scheduled The Gilmore Car Museum in Hickory Comers will have its >4th annual Red Barn Spectacular Car Show and Swap Meet .Saturday and Sunday Hundreds of cars and the museum's collection will be on display from 9 a m to 5 p.m. The event, sponsored by the Kalamazoo Antique Auto Restorers Club, will feature more than 800 show cars, arts and crafts, a car corral, a swap meet, live music and food Adult admission is S3, children under 12 are free by Dxvid T. Young Editor help from Ionia County. Geiger now will face Democrat Robert Edward*, who was unopposed in Tuesday's primary, in the Nov. 8 general election. The race to replace retiring State Rep Bob Bender was an interesting and crowded one. In the Barry County tally, former Hastings Mayor William Cook was a close second and Ron Stevenson of Berlin Township, Ionia County, placed third, followed, in order, by Mark Doster. Cathy Williamson. Dennis McKelvey and Daniel Parker. Geiger won the endorsements of Bender. Right to Life, the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors and the Farm Bureau, but some of his opponents criticized him for being the "anointed" successor to Bender Things heated up in the last week before the election, when the Grand Rapids Press endorsed Williamson and the Kalamazoo Gazette picked Cook. It was essentially a two-candidate race in Barry County. Geiger lopped the field with The Barry Ctxinty Solid Waste Oversity Committee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Aug II. at the Barry-Eaton Dim net Health Department in Hastings. Gun Lake Chamber annual meeting set The Gun Lake Chamber of Com­ merce's annual meeting will be held tonight, beginning at 5:30. at the Upper Deck al Bay Pointe ReMau rant. Included during the evening will be a social hour at 6:30. music, patriotic costumes, food and awards There w ill be election of officers and presentations of awards to the Gun Lake Area Citizen of the Year. Gun Lake Area Business of the Year. Chamber Director of the Year and Chamber Member of the Year There also will be a membership drive Cost of the dinner will be $10. Fix reservations, call the chamber of­ fice at 672-7822 Plans are being finalized for the annual Delton Founders Weekend Aug 12-13 Included m the festivities will be a variety of musical entertainment. a karate de monst ration. arts and crafts, bingo. karaoke, a Las Vegas Night. ? pancake breakfast, three-on-three basketball tournament. hoseshoe pit­ ching tournament, soccer demonstra­ tion. antique tractor and engine display, pony ride*, children's games, a talent show, parade and tours of the Bernard Museum Parade grand marshals this year are Ed and Bumadine Nowowiejski More detailed information about the celebrations will appear in the next week's edition of the Reminder , 1.725. A second proposal, io override the Hendl ee roMliliIrjht put the levy vp to a quarter of r luffcgnfa. passed with 56 percent. 3396 lo 2,712. Meanwhile. Howaid Woipe. who repre­ sented the southern half of Barry County in Congress until 1992. when be retired, woo the Democratic Party's nomination for gov­ ernor. He edged State Senator Debbie Stabenow with 34 percent of the vote to Stabenow's 30. Trailing in third and fourth place were Larry Owen and State Rep. Lynn Jondahl. respectively Woipe carried Barry County handily with 1336 votes, easily outdistancing Stabenow's runner-up figure of 359. Country music shows scheduled Two "Old Tyme Country Musk'' shows arc planned for 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p m Saturday at the Praineville Farm Days Country Music Building Featured tn the earlier show will be Dave Dickerson. the Louisiana Cowboy; ifc Preacher Man. D C Johnson. Ellen Bean, the Link Hillbilly Girl; Jim Couch and Tom Warren Including in the evening s program will be Rax Ford and the Echo Valley Boys; Harlan Brayani and John and Joan Kent and W anda Jones An antique tractor pull also u schedul­ ed to start at 11 a m Sunday and there Will be a flea market and crafts available on both days. Com fix the musical entertainment will be $2 50 Howard Woipe Republican incumbent John Engler, who i as running unopposed for the GOP nomii Alton, received 4.411 votes. In the race for nomination to the U.S. Sen­ ate. Rcpublican Spencer Abrxham defeated Ronna Romney, and in Barry County the count was 2.555 lo 1.920. In the Democratic Party's six-way race, which was too close to call Wednesday, luma Pollack had the largest number of votes, with 608. followed Hastings Middle School principal named Currently, be is working toward completing the requirements for a second master of arts in educational leadership from WMU and will receive that degree in May of 1995. Spahr is active in several educational organizations, including the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, the Michigan Reading Association, the Michigan Association of Secondary Principals, the National Middle School Association, the Battle Creek Area Education Task Force, and is a member of the Battle Creek Area Mathematics and Science Center Policy Advisory Committee. Spahr is married and has three sons. He and his family will reside in Hastings. The second outdoor teen dance will be held at Fish Hatchery Park for Hastings area youth ages 14-20 on Saturday. Aug. 6. from 9 p.m. to midnight. This dance, sponsored by the Hastings Area Parent Network, will feature music DJ'd by Kevin DeVauh and Rob Lao*. A S3 per person donation will be re­ quested to cover refreshments and entertainment. A Pennock Hospital retirees picnic will be held Wednesday. Aug 10. at noon at Fish Hatchery Park. Bring a dish to pass, table service and a drmk. Terry Geiger 1 313 votes and Cook was close behind with 1.220. Stevenson was a distant third with 688. Doster polled 506, Williamson 415, McKelvey 352 and Parker 211. Geiger pulled away from the field in Ionia County, where he received 860 votes and "Bob will try to run a middle of the road campaign," he said. "But he's spoken out against Proposal A "We'll try to focus on where we want to go from here. The public has spoken and they have said they don't want public education financed by loo heavy a property tax burden." Both have roots in (ownship government. Geiger, also a former Barry County Republican Party chairman, is a trustee on the Woodland Township Board. Edwards is Rutland Township Supervisor. J-Ad Graphics News Service All four county-wide millage proposals. Howard Woipe. Nick Smith and most town­ ship millages were winners in Barry County primary vote tallies Tuesday. The two proposals for emergency 911 ser­ vices were passed by hefty margins. The first, a renewal of .8852 of a mill to continue emergency telephone and dispatch service for five year* won with 75 percent of the vote, 4,777 "yea" to 1385 "no." The second, an additional one-quarter mill for enhancing police, fire and emergency services and pub­ lic safety equipment was passed with 57 percent of the vote. 3326 to 2.680. Two other propositions, for services to senior citizens by the Commission on Aging, also earned easy approval. The renewal of .2213*of a mill for 10 year* enjoyed 73 percent of the vote. 4378 to Teen dance set for Saturday Pennock Retirees Picnic scheduled opponenaa and was "upbeat and forward looking.” _ The campaign overall, he said, was "aggressive. It didn't turn negative except for a few jabs. People in this area don't like negative campaigning." Geiger said he expects a tough race with Edwards in November. County COA, 911 millages win easy passage Folk, bluegrass set at Showcase Founders Weekend will be Aug. 12-13 was runner-up in the Ionia County tally, but he didn't have enough to overtake Cook for second place overall "My strategy was to try to run a broad­ band campaign.’ Geiger said. “Ionia C0nty was the key We worked hard up there and A paid off." He said his campaign avoided attacks on seven-way battle for the GOP nomination for 87th District State Representative, with a little help from Barry County and a kN of Solid Waste panel to meet River City Grass and Randy Hilliker w ill perform a bluegrass and folk concert tonight al 6:30 in the next Musicians Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings River City Grass, a five-member bluegrass group, will be making its fourth appearance at the Showcase and later this month will appear at the Hastings SummerfcM Hilliker. who performed at the first Showcase in February 1991. plays folk and country musk and specializes in the songs of John Denver, die • a member of Ute group Aem. la The next Showcase Aug. 18 will feature Ella Sue Nxkie. Craacwork and the Michigan Crusaders Cook slipped to fewer than 200. Stevenson Terry Geiger Tuesday wnn a difficult Nick Smith by Bob Carr with 565 and William Brodhead with 422. Congressman Nick Smith had a surpris­ ingly easy time beating back the challenge of Marte Behnke of Battle Creek, who waged an aggressive campaign. In Barry County. Smith polled 357 votes lo Behnke's 283. The other congressional races were yawners, incumbents Vera Ehlers in the Third District and Peter Hoekstra in the Second re-nominated without opposition. Democrats Kim McCaughtry in the Seventh. Marcus Hoover in the Second and Betsy Flory in the Third also ran without opposi­ tion and will face their Republican counter­ parts in the November general election. Joanne Emmons was a solid winner in the 23rd District State Senate race and Terry Geiger pulled out a cloae one in the aeveoway GOP race for 87th District State Repre­ sentative. They will be faced by Democrat* Scott Manning and Robert Edwards, respec­ tively (see stories inside). Joel Hoekstra was top vote getter In the Barry County tally for Third District Court of Appeals. He had 1.561 votes, Richard Bandstra bad 1.262. Dawn Kropp 1.260. Jane Markey 1.122, Micheal Smolensk! 1.104, Meg Hackett Carrier 1,059. James Ford 1.033 and Michael Flynn 1,010. The remaining candidates in a crowded field of 20 received fewer than 1,000 votes. The top four vote-getters will earn new judgeships. See COUNTY, continued page 3 Michael Spahr Michael Spahr has been named principal of the Hastings Middle School, replacing former principal Sian Kirkendall who elected to return to classroom teaching with the system. Spahr has been the K-12 principal at St. Philip Schools in Battle Creek since 1989. and received the Michigan Association of non-public schools "Distinguished Admuustraior Award” in 1994. Prior to his administrative experience st the St. Philip schools. Spahr taught and coached for the Sturgis Public Schools for 1976 to 1989 It was during that time that Spahr was honored as the "Sturgis Teacher of the Year" and also was a finalist for "Michigan Teacher of the Year.” In addition Spahr was designated as One of the Ten Most Influential People in the Sturgis Community" in 1986. The director of the Sturgis Schools summer recreation program from 1980 to 1989. Spahr was also manager of the Camp Fort Hill Nature Center and Community Recreation Arer from 1981-87 After earning his bachelor of arts at Michigan Stale University in 1977. Spahr earned a master of arts in early childhood education from Western Michigan University. Hastings Hotel being demolished this week and next The city-owned Hastings Hotel is being demolished this week by Dore Associates ol Bay City Many alternatives were suggested as uses lor the old building, but in the end. officials decided it would be too expensive to renovate. The building is now being taken down to alow expansion of the local theater The company plans lo have the building down by Aug. 22. �Rod Goebel Tim Burd OUSTED, continued from page 1 He will race Democrat Patrick E Loftua In November Loftin, who waa unopposed in the primary, garnered 219 votes. Current Dinrict I incumbent Matt Do»u <M not seek re-election to the county port ao be could run for alate represent at or District I includes Prairieville Townrttip and mon of Barry Township Tim Burd, who captured more votes than any other county candidate, chuckled that be­ ing the winner 'la better than being the kaar.* Tm looking forward to serving the way I set out to do." Burd said neat year t County Board should be ■interesting with so many new peo­ ple..They are all competent people We should be all right * He aa^ he waa quire smpnaed that aft four oppoaed incumbents were defeated COUNTY continued from papa 2 There were four candidates In township races naming unopposed, including Demo­ crat Michael Strath. trustee. Hastings Town­ aMp RzpubUcan Richard Raymond, trustee. Irving Township: Democrat Michael Olden. mmet. Orangeville Township; and Republican Vickey Nottingham, treasurer. Prairieville Township. All four had been ap­ pointed to replace officials who had stepped down. Tneir rimiom were to nil out the remainder at four-pear terms, expiring at the ended 1996. There were four township millage proposHone that failed among 16 on the ballot Tueeday • Cartton Township — A request for .1669 mill for three years for general operations lost 376-256. but a three-year increase of 1.2497 nulls for lire protection wan praaed 358-294 ■ Johnstown Township — A one-mill inaoasefor four years for road iraproeptnenss 4SM***™*** Bui t refit toafour yen for fire proieak.' passed 157-124. as 'Everyone who had a chance to lose did," he said H- attributed his own victory lo a combi­ nation of people voting for him and those voting against Moore They (the people) wanted something dif­ ferent to happen." Bind said. Moore, loo. expressed surprise that he along with three fellow incumbents were tmaeaaed. "I think the major contributing factor was negative publicity that was expounded upon." Moore said. The whole issue with John Gales (fired county planning and zon­ ing director) and the (proposed regional) landfill (request).* Moore conceded that perhapa the people's concerns about an expanded landfill was ac­ tually the issue rather than negative public­ ity In that instance However he believes the Gates situation and 'what was brought out* resulted in negative publicity. Gates was fired for allegedly allowing Jokes and talk about sex to pervade the atmosphere at the County Animal Shelter and for having a mutual personal relationship with an em­ ployee at the Shelter where be served as part-time volunteer director Of bu own defeat. Moore taxi, "Nobody wanu to lose Life goes on. -Jerry County will survive.' He also said be appreciated all the support sod well wishes he has received. Moore said he will always cherish his years of service lo the county and is grateful that he had the opportunity and honor lo work with and for the people of the county. Candidate James Bailey said he was ns- prlsed that he defeated Euhr by such a sub­ stantial margin and expressed shock that all four Incumbents font primary election chal­ lenges "It goes back to the same issues that I talked about before." Bailey said. He had commented that he didn't agree with many of the County Board’s policies and procedures and the election results showed that "a tot of people didn't " Bailey said be doesn't believe that the de­ feated incumbents intended lo do harm. Sometimes *1 think they get bad advice and try to run with It." he said, pointing lo the recent rezoning of agricultural-residential property lo a heavy commercial land district in Carbon Township as an example. The people said they wanted new leader­ ship and they voted to gel it. Bailey said "Personally. I feel we do have H (leadership abilities)" Though Bailey won t be sworn into office until late December or early January, he Is eager to continue to prepare himself for the post. "My work suns now." be said. Linda Watson said she is 'real pleased" with her victory. "I didm ran against anyone. I just ran for the position." she said. She attributes her victory to hard work: *1 went around and talked lo lots of people.* Asked about her reaction to all four op­ posed incumbents being defeated. Watson said. *1 Just feel the public is telling us they want a change, they want something differ­ ent* Watson said that her philosophy is doing Included in his packet were glowing refer­ ences from the retired city manager of Char­ lotte. Penrod's predecessor, the dry attorney; Monday crash injures two A 16-yuar-oM Freeport woman and a 36-year-oid Lowell man ware hurt Monday averting in a car-pickup truck crash at the interaaction of North Broadway and Brown Road, according to Michigan Stale Poke at the Meetings poet Sara E. Endres was driving east in her car on Brown at 5 36 p.m when ahe tried to cross Broadway, troopers seid They said WiHam T. Parigbom. who was driving his truck north on Broadway, was unable to avoid Endres' car and hit it broadside. After toe coBision. the two vehrdes went rto the ditch on the northeesl comer of toe rteroaction with Pangfoom s truck routing on top of Endres' car, police said Members of toe Freeport Fire Department had to extricate Endres, who was arMtod by Aero Med to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where she was Baled In critical concStton Wednesday afternoon Pangtoom was taken to Pennock HoepBal where he was treated and released. Troopers said the accident is stil under investigation citizens apart me nl complex and good teboois ss assets He asked the council what it would want it, firn city manager io do. Gray answered. To do what we don't have the tune or expertise to do We want someone who does this as a profession rather than a bobby." Jasperse added. "Were looking for some­ one to lead us into the city manager form of government. Were Just learning. We're looking for direction *As dty manager, you're going to do the wort. ! m not elected to do that." an increase of 2914 mill, for six yean for msinaenance and care of the fire deparauxa. cemetery and township, tarn 195-145. How­ ever. renewal at two nulls for six yean for Ore. cemetery and township was passed 284­ 103. Other propositions that passed in area townshtpa were: • Barry Township — Two mills, two yean, fire protection renewal. 292-87; two mills, two yean, police protection. 276-101 * Castleton and Maple Grove township. — One-half mill for Ove yean for Putnam RMc Library operadens. 413-220. * Thoraappie Towaabip — One mill. Ove yean, renewal, for the protection, 447-161 leal nnder 84)00 total (7,963) went to polls Tuesday for comment regarding his victory. Running unopposed in Tuesday's election was Republican incumbent Sandy James. 1750 Heath Road. Hastings. James, who re­ ceived 400 votes, will not have opposition in District 3 in November. District 3 covers Rutland and Hope townships u>d part of Barry Township. In District 2. Republican incumbent Robert V. Wenger. 4335 Bender Road. Mid­ dleville. cunent vice chairman of the County Board, received 472 votes Tuesday. He was unopposed for his party's nomination, as was Democrat John J. Ixjftus Loftus, of 4104 Johnson Road. Mid­ dleville. got 172 votes. They will face each other in November for the District 2 seat, which represents Thornapple Township and pan of Irving Township. In Distria 6. Re­ publican incumbent Lew Newman. 12734 Marsh Road. Shelbyville; was unopposed for his party's nomination and got 310 votes. His November opponent will be Democrat Cal Lamoreaux. 11220 Keller Road. Shelbyville, who received 177 votes in the primary election. Distria 6 covers Oransevilte and Yankee Soring! townships. MANAGER, continued from page 1 wanu to be in first city manager The other two finalists were Christopher Olson, city manager at Bad Axe. and Patrick MrGimrje, city manager ■ West Brandt. OtsnAsMad aecoaftt die balloting. If a contract agreement with Penrod cannot be reached. Gray and White are authorized to make Olson an offer. City officials hope so know officially who their city manager Is by their next council meeting Monday. Aug. 8. Penrod. 46. has more than 20 yean of ex­ perience in municipal government He has been interim city manager at Albion since June 6. be was city manager and airport manager ■ Charlotte from 1988 lo April 30 the chief executive eflto «t a local indus­ try: and the former wafifat Charlotte. During bis interview. Penrod called bis management style "adaptive. "I believe no one style flu every situa­ tion... "I believe In the team apprnarh, where department, work together toward a com­ mon goal." He sard be believes a dry manager should be active in the community and he noted bis many social, school and service involve­ ments In Chartone. While working at Chariooe. be said be be­ came very familiar with die processes in­ volved with apply.ng for a getting grants, planning and with public works projects The new city transfer will be like a per­ sonnel manager aid he win be boss for four department heads. When asked about relating to the depart­ ment beads and their subordinates, be said he likes to have staff meetings to bring out prohlema and discuss differences 1 try io get as many ideas as possible." he said. Tm used to working In this size of community and I like it I get to know all of the employees. *1 don't like to show someone up by an end ran." When asked about ethics, he said. 1 take pride in the fan that people who talk about me say Tm honest It's essential that people handle themselves in a way that s above board.* When asked about his strength,, be replied. Tm a generalist I've dealt with a lol of areas of government I’ve done a lot of things. A good manager knows how lo bring resources together to scire problems.* Penrod nosed that be testified at a Charter Revision Commission public bearing here in 1992 on behalf of the dry manager form of government. That enrnmisston later included a change to the dry manager form of gov­ ernment io the new charter, which was ap­ proved by the dty electorate last November. He said be is very interested in coming to Hastings. *k (Hastings) is approximate and similar to where 1 live now I would plan to live here, but I could continue lo keep dose ties with old friends' He bad high praise for what Hustings has accomplished over the past years, even without a dty manager "You re doing things that other communi­ ties in the area are envious of and you have an aggressive economic development com­ mission.’ he said, also mentioning Pennock Hospital, the new Pennock Village senior 4M a four-year 4275-mill renewal for roads. 161-123. ’ Prarievilie Township — A one-quanernhll increaae for for tour yean for public safety lost 227-185, but fotr other proposi­ tions psssed: fire and ambulance, 6174 mill renewal for four years. 222-111; 4174 mill renewal for four yean for police prosecoon. 263-164; .4067 mill reneal for four yean for roads. 328-109; and one-half mill increase for fore yean for rostk. 214-201 • Woodland Township — A request to override Headlee to levy the fuU two mills, something about a situation rather than grumbling and complaining. "1 feel if we'd all do a little something, we'd accomplish something." Incumbent Commissioner Sandy James is Watson's aunt. But, Watson is quick to say, "We're very independent people.’ Speaking of his win. Rod Goebel said. "Frank'y. by the margin (I feel) rather bum­ ble. I didn't expect the numbers to be like that. I'm grateful lo the people who showed confidence in me." During the campaign. Goebel said he had fun and learned a lot. "The more 1 got into iL the more appealing it (the position) be­ came tome." He said he didn't spend much money on his campaign, but put in a lot erf personal effort to sell himself. "I went door-to-door. I went out and met hundreds of people and talked at length with many of them....! lis­ tened to pcop<e." Of the defeat of four County Board in­ cumbents. Goebel said. Tve talked to hun­ dreds of people. People didn't like what they were seeing, bearing and reading." Emmet Herrington could not be reached of this year. He began his career at Charlotte as city aidiior in 1972 and in 1978 moved up to administraliv. assistant lo the city manager. In 1986. be was named assistant city man­ ager and city aiditor. He has a master of public administration degree from Western Michigan University and a bachelor's degree, with a major In fi­ nance. from Michigan Sine University. About leaving Charlotte eartier this year. Penrod wrote in bis cover letter for his re­ sume: "...I finally encountered what eventu­ ally befalls many In my profession, a new city council desirous of a different manage­ ment approach. While I believe, given time. 1 could have proven my willingness to help the council move the city in new directions, my family and I eventually concluded that my resignation was the best course to fol­ low* Joanne Emmons Scott Manning Emmons, Manning win primary, to face off in state senate race by Nick HoffMB.. Staff Writer And then there were two.... Barry County voters Tuesday helped pick Joanne Emmons of Big Rapids and Scott Winning of Six Lakes as the Republican and Democratic candidates, respectively, for the 23rd Senate District. Both candidates carried the county as well as the distria in their victories Tuesday. In addition to Barry, the 23rd Senate District includes the counties of Ionia. Mecosta. Montcalm and Isabella. Emmons and Manning will now face each other in the Nov. 8 general election for the senate seat. In the Republican primary. Emmons won a comfortable viaory over her opponents, Craig Starkweather of Ionia and Theodore Gehrke of Carson City. She prevailed in all five counties, capturing 49 percent of the votes in Barry County and 55 percent of the votes in the distna. Starkweather had 31 percent of the votes in the county and 27 percent of the votes in the district Gehrke took third place with 20 percent of the county's voles and 18 percent of the votes district-wide. In Barry County. Emmons received 2,110 votes to Starkweathers 1 JI 1 voles. Gehrke had 859 voles The unofficial distria totals showed Emmons getting 9.824 votes. Starkweather receiving 4.826 voles and Gehrke winning 1.161 votes. "It was pretty much a sweep," Emmons said of her victory, which she called "phenomenal." Emmons is a sitting state senator, but her district was changed during the 1992 redistricting process to include Barry County, which used to be in the 13th Senate Distria. Redistriaing takes place every 10 years to reflea shifts in the distribution of the stale's population. Emmons was concerned at the beginning of the race, she said, because sne had three new counties where voters did not know her. Once she started campaigning, however, she ma a wonderful" reception, she said. ’I never campaigned in a new area that was so friendly." she said. "I just felt really good the whole time I campaigned drwn there." Emmons will not start campaigning for the general eleaion right away, she said. She has wort to do at the Senate in Lansing, and her daughter in Spokane, Wash., will be having a baby laser this month, she said. The Democratic race was doser, with Scott Manning beating Steven Rose, of Big Rapids, in four of the distria’s five counties. Manning lost to Rose in Mecosta County. Manning took 55.5 percent of the vote in Barry County and 55.6 percent of the votes in the distria. Rose lagged behind with 44J percent in the county and 44.4 percent in the district. Manning received 865 votes in the county and an unofficial total of 3.880 in the district. Rose got 694 votes in Barry County and 3.096 in the distria. Rose won Mecosta County with 644 votes to Manning's 488. Manning said he did better in Mecosta than he expected. He did not expect to win the county since it is Rose's home. In the other counties, the results met Manning's predictions for his campaign, be said. "I was very happy with the results of the vote." he said. He thanked the voters in Barry County and the rest of the distrxt for their support. Manning said he was planning to kick off his general election campaign against Emmons Wednesday night with a Dcntocratic dinner at the Ionia County Free Fair "Emmons is a beatable candidate." he said. "We’re going to work very hard to ensure a viaory in November." When you need to say "WELCOME" to a new neighbor...THANKS" to a special . friend..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the Gift of Local Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call 945-9554 �Communication from... CONGRESSMAN financial NICK SMITH FOCUS More jobs... /umbMOv Mark D. Christensen of Edward 0. Jones a Co. Better effort was needed to save hotel Tb The Editor: I recently read a letter (m the Banner July 28) that I agreed with 100 percent wholeheartedly. Ms. Murphy put into worth how 1 felt about the Hastings Hotel to be demolished I am one of many who had hoped the hotel would be saved and turned into a bed and breakfast inn with shop* i.uude It is a pat) th« the council has not made any mention of a contiactor or engineer to thoroughly look through the hotel for severe sagas of damage and so forth to show ail of us that the hotel ts indeed condemned upon their recommendation, not the council's. 1 have not heard of any such report done to prove the building ts unsafe I have nothing against expanding the movie theatre from two screens to four. I question the wisdom of having it right there on the cor­ ner. Why not somewhere else with parking spaces? I have «een Columbia 6 theater and it isn't downtown in the city, it was outside with room lo grow or expand That's my thinking and 1 believe it would be a better idea. I don't mind driving the distance some ways out of town just to see the movies at the Cinema. It will be very hard and bittersweet to see a magnificent piece of history be destroyed when we need to preserve history the most. 1 will miss the familiar landmark at that comer with no (hanks lo the City Council Susan Brimmer Nashville Prison escape just creates more trouble 7b Ute Editor: I would like to reply to the letter "Accused stalker should be told the truth.** that Larry Bone wrott in the July 28 Banner Everything Mr Boise said in that article is the truth. I escaped from the Barry County Jail in March of 1993 When I arrived at prison. 1 was classified as maximum security, " behind the wall." The case managen tell me now that I have to stay m a maximum security prison for 10 years before I'm eligible lo go to a tower security pmon. but by then 1 will be home. I deeply regret my escaping and wish I would have never done it. 1 could be in a level one prison now with a gate pass to work out safe the prison. If I would not have escaped. I more than likely would have been home by now. I wish now that I would have pul the mind God gave me to work. a.nd thought before I acted! Mr Staley may not get prosecuted for the escape, but he will be punished for it in prison Herbert Blain Michigan Reformatory Ionia Banner helps keep up on news Editor: This letter is simply in appreciation of the availability of the Hastings Banner. I'm in the Army, based nt P» Story. Va.. and I am grateful that I still can receive the Banner. Even though l*m only five minutes from Virginia Beach and the population here ■ so much greater. I'm glad 1 can still keep up on the politics, new additions and community news that makes Hastings one of ’j»e “lop 100 small towns in America." a’ao my home town Updated m Virginia PV2 Jennifer Morgan Peace Church was omitted I feel we owe a public apology to our sister charvh. Pence Unhed Methodist la a recce? article in the Banner about our F A T award b> *8 Futunag Cranmawr, w mention was mad.* of al I the help they provide as m our “A5rr School Special" program, nor was such information provided lo the ‘Witte fa commmee or the Banner. We would find it mon difficult to continue We program without their enhance and with totakWemfcrWaaMi Anna Cainu Oumby tinned Methods Church Vettel... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current geneoM interest The foilowing guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters tfiat are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Bax B Hastings, Michigan 49058 HasttngsBaNNER to the intfrtsti of Barry County Siner 1856 Devoted fubecriptiro Ratas: 813 per year in Barry (kxnty $15 par year tn a^orang counuaa 31830 par year ro—Mre POSTMASTER Send adfrsar changes to: RO Box B MaaUnga. Ml 400584602 Second Ctoaa Peerage Part at Masanga. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Mass redemptions not likely in a down market The adage, "buy tow. sell high." may be the key io successful investing, but emo­ tions often rule investment decisions, and it can be tempting to join the stampede to get out of the market when there's a downturn This is of particular concern to many mutual fund shareholders, given the large amount of money invested in mutual funds. Fortunately, a recent study found that ap­ proximately 80 percent of all mutual fund investments are for retirement accounts and institutions. Traditionally, these are long­ term investments that are not moved around in response to short-term market movements. The study found that, on total mutual fund sales of $172 billion. $80 billion was purchased by institutions such as banks, corporations and trusts, ail of which are typically long-term investors. In fact, rather than selling in a down market, in­ stitutions are more inclined to buy. They know that excellent values can be found during a market sell-off Another $60 million went into retirement programs such as employer-sponsored retirement plans, self-employed Keough plans and individual retirement accounts Not only are these long-term accounts, but investors typically continue to make regular additional investments regardless of market ups and downs. The remaining $32 billion of mutual fund deposits came from individual mutual fund investors, who are not normally panicked into mass redemption. Ir. fact, during the seven bear markets since the early 1960s. mutual fund investors redeemed less than usual, not more. This does not rule out the possibility that some investors will sell in a bear market However, such selling typically occurs with owners of aggressive and very aggressive mutual funds. Investors who buy mutual funds with long-tenp objectives anticipate down periods and we more inclined to stay put when the marifc weakens. Astudy by The Wail Street Journal short­ ly after the stock iqaAet crash in October 1987 examined hdw ths country's nine largest and best-knhwn stock funds fared. One went after the-crash, on Oct. 26. the funds had lost an average of 27.7 percent in the Standard A Peer’s SOO Index. Four of the funds were growth funds, four were growth and income, and one was global 'ihe hinds that favored growth over income — the more aggressive funds — were hardest hit. However, for the penod of Jan. 1. 1987, through Oct. 26. 1987. the funds were off only an average of 4.9 percent, with two of the nine funds showing fractional gains. The largest loss by any of the funds for that period was 10.5 percent For the entire year, the average for all mutual funds showed minor gains in total return. The very next year, mutual funds averaged significant gains. CORRECTION: In a caption beneath a photo in last wreck's Banner special section on the fair. Jim and Jeritee Hostetler should have been reported as being from Woodland and their DC Case trac­ tor should have been referred to as a 1949 model Even during the bear market of 1987. in­ vestors were in for the long term, and their patience paid off. - STOCKS The followina prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 54*/. A.neritech 41’/. 52*/. Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 48 Clark Equipment 69 CMS Energy 23 Coca Cola 44'/. Dow Chemical 69*/. Exxon 597. Family Dollar 13 Ford 31'/. General Motors 53 Great Lakes Bancorp 21*/. Hastings Mfg. 27s/. IBM 62'/, JCPtrnney 49 Johnson & Johnson 47'/. Kmart 16*/. Kellogg Company 51*/. McDonald's 26’/. Sears 47’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19’/. Spartan Motors 14'/. Upjohn 317. Gold \ $383.60 Silver 5.32 Dow Jones 3796.22 Volume 295,000,000 Change + 1'/. + 27. + 2*/. -•/. +4 + 1'/. + 17. + 17. + 7. -’/. — + 1*/. + 7. + ’/. + 67. -’/. + 37. + 7. -37. -17. + 17. + 7. + 7. + 17. -3.50 + .01 + 47.91 Since World War II. we have grown ac­ customed to a rising standard of living. Recently, however, a* our productivity and economic growth have stowed, we have seen our standard of living stagnate There are some changes in our law that would improve productivity, create jobs, and expand economic growth. One option I have pursued is the indexation of business depreciation schedules to inflation and the time value of money. This is an idea 1 first analyzed in Lansing as chairman of the Senate Finance Commitlee and found real potential. When 1 came to Washington. I decided my first bill in Congress should be one to create jobs. So. on the first business day of the 103rd Congress I introduced H.R. 539. the “Investment Tax Incentive Act." to altow businesses to fully deduct their in vestments in machinery and equipment as a business expense. Under current law. businesses are allowed to deduct roughly 85 percent of the net present value of their Just this past week. Tax Action Analysis, the tax policy arm of the Institute for Policy Innovation, aarmmend results of a new study on H.R. 539. The study determined H.R. 539 would: 1) Reduce the economy-wide marginal coat of capital by 24 percent and tower the coat of capital by 16 percent. 2) create 2.7 million new jobs. 3) produce an addtooml $3.5 trillion in economic activity by the year 2000. increas­ ing the U.S. gross domestic product $1 trillion annually; and 4) increase economic activity 1.8 percent mw tally With this evidence. I believe that Congreaa ■hould enact this bill in the next two yon. H.R. 539. otherwise known at "Mattel cost recovery," would dramatically increnoe jobs and economic growth. The bill has 71 cosponsors and the Republican LeaderWup now piam to make u am of only 11 bdh io their "Action Plan" for the first 100 days if Republicans fain a working majority this ejection. HR. 539 is endorsed by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Notional Federation at Independent Business, and the National Business Owners Association. We don't have to watch the ecnarany struggle m a pattern of alow growth. We can move forward In redace the coat of capital Donald Riegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington 224-4822. District office: .110 Michigan Ave. NW, , Mich. 48603. phone (6W) 486-29U/Arad War. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal 'Gliding, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mtch 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick formela. regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the dty of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House oi Representati.as, 1706 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bander. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4. 1994 — Page 5 New YMCA afterschool program gets seed money By Elala, GHbret Assistant Unor Area children no longer have lo be home atone after Khool while iheu parents work or ahead claaaei The YMCA ot Barry County i> starting a new aner-Khooi child care program tor kids from firn through fifth grades. and scholar­ ships are available for families who need fi­ nancial assistance The Thomapple Fuundstlon. based in Barry County, has contributed $5,000 lo provide seed money for the after-school pro­ gram. which YMCA Executive Director David Storms says nils a desperate need in the community Some of the Foundation s gift also will be used for financial assistance to those in need at the after-school child care who qualify for help. The after-school program, called Prime Time, will be held In the Hastings High School cafeteria from 1 to 6 pm every day the Hastings Area Schools are in session Prime Tune Marts as soon ss school opens for die 1994-95 school year. Hastings' school buses will transport reg­ istered after-school participant.' *o the pro­ gram. That Includes participant! 'tom any of the Hastings elementary schools. Including St. Rose. Parents will be responsible for picking up the children when the sessions end or making arrangements for someone else to do so. "h's a really good marriage between the schools, the Y. the kcal foundation and the United Way to provide a need that I feel Is desperately needed for after school, latchkey kids." Storms said. Students of eligible age from any other parochial or public school are invited to be pan of the after-school program The only difference Is that parents would have lo make arrangements for transportation to and from the program If they aren't eli,ib.e to through, just like they would any other program. "We re (hailing fa 24 (children), but the licensing cm go way over that," he said. "In some communities they start like we re dang with one center, then what they find out is if there's a need there What they do then is have a center in every grade school so the kids then never have lo leave the grade school." he said. "So we re starting with kind of a satellite program al the high school and If the need continues, well grow with the need. ride with the Hastings school bus system "The money that we've been given by the Thornapple (inundation is seed money lo In­ sure that this program will gel off the ground." Storms said. "Whether we have rero children or whether were at capacity, tins program Is now insured that It's al least going to be running until that seed money YMCA Director David Storms (left) receives a $5,000 check from the Thomapple Foundation for seed money for a new after-school day caro program. Fred Jacobs, representing the Foundation Board, presents the check. Other Foundation members are Paul Siegel. Richard Groos, Judge Richard Shuster, Stephen Johnson. Tom Stebbins and Doug DeCamp runs out. If the children come, this program is here for as long as they keep coming.' he said. M embers of the Thomapple Foundation approved supporting seed money for the program because of their interest Ln trying to correct the problem of "kids going home with no one watching over them. They need some kind of supervision." said Fred Jacobs, a trustee on ihc Foundation Board "All of them (Foundation members) are educated to the problems of families and kids today and so they think it's a good pro­ gram," Jacobs continued. "All we re doi’-g is getting the program started. Without the seed money it may not develop ..we are re­ ally confident that it will go and be success­ ful. They just need to get that little push and that's what were giving them is the push to get it going." Prime Time program goals are to: • Provide activities that are education^ and at the same time entertaining to elementary age children. There will be active and quiet times. A variety of activities will be included in each session, including art, music, crafts, indoor and outdoor sports, reading and more. Healthy snacks will be provided Children will have a quiet place to study so they may get their homework done before going home which gives the family more time together • 1 ielp children develop to their fullest po­ tential. • Support and strengthen the family unit. • Provide a positive environment of safety, sup on and care. • Enhan c the individual's self-esteem and respect for others. Hastings Sidewalk Sale and > food fest...a success BenuWul weedier helped bring hundred* to downtown Heelings to browee and ehop the berime* shop keeper* had put on the aide weks leaf weekend A Food Feet ms introduced thm year, lendtog to the attraction of the sales Many spent thee lunch hour enjoying the atmoephere. wMe other* mad* th* trip ap*c«caBy to ■hop and have a Ute to eat. A new attraction al Sidewall Days in Hasting* this year was a Food Fest Sue Robinson pauses for a sample of one oi the many different kinds of food offered by local restaurants. • Affirm that each person is responsible for his/lier own decisions and must accept the consequences of those decisions. "This is a program designed for the entire community," Storms said. "The only criteria is they need child care. There is financial assistance available to anybody who could qualify for it To qualify for that, all they have to do is call the YMCA and we have an application procedure that we go LEGAL "This is county wide. If this is real suc­ cessful. h's very possible that we will start other centers if the aher schail systems want us to." Slams said. "Were using this as a model. Other parenu from other school districts could make arrangements fa the chiltken to attend." Discussing the United Way s involve­ ment. Storms said, the neat campaign goal is $300,000 are) some of that increase from last year's contributions is going to be ear­ marked fa scholarship money fa people who could participate in the after school day care program but can't afford IL "So the United Way feels, loo. that an af­ ter school program is a real need in the community and that's one of the reasons why the goal is a little bit higher so they can provide the financial resources fa those in need who want to participate in this.* he sard. "Thia is a benefit that grandmas and grandpas, uncles and aunts and neighbors can get involved with." Jacobs said. They know this (after-school day care) la a prob­ lem because they can see the kids neat doa and their mother a father Is not there and they say. Gee. somebody should be watch­ ing those kids. "Private enterprise has always been there (fa after-school day care) and II will always be there, but fa a la of people that's not af­ fordable.* Jacobs said. Prime Time is licensed by the Department of Social Services and staff members are trained and state-licensed child care givers The child care program directa is Catht Deyo of Woodland who win be on the job Monday. The national Y is the largest child care provider in the country." Storms said. "Be­ cause of that we have a real nice network with aher YMCA's doing this across the country. In fact there's really a canned pro­ gram we can, in turn, access fa an entire year fa after school programming It's planned right down to themes to the little snacks* The local child care directa can annex the national programming if she wants to a ■imply use It as a gukkeor develop her own Rates have been set at $30 fa five days per week; Sit for three days a week; and S12 for two ueys a week. Parents should call the center to pre-reglster and a parent-teacher conference will be held, just like a normal day care centre. Storms said. Payments made to the Y after­ school program fa child care may be used as an Income tax deduction, a write-off for them (parents).* he said. Fa more Information, call the Y office 945-4574 a the program centre's office In the Hastings Adult Education Office. 948­ 2622 SIENA HEIGHTS COLLEGE KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL CENTER Schedule at Oatses to be Md at KaUogg Conroenlty Colege Fall Semeater 1*94-95 September 6,199. DitWa 16,1994 BOOMS 4*fr*g» LOCATION At 3931 Wort Shore Dr or the north •Ma bofwoao Loeooor 1 Mkfaory Mb toi Sec IB. Degree completion programs for: Allied Health Personnel ACC3M-ArrsoWh* SyAran LOCATION: At 574 Eogh PoM Or (UM Dr.). Lot IS* of Eogfa Point M on the south bMo of Woodlond M.. tab Sec. 4. Woodland Twg WHY SIENA HEIGHTS? 1. Iksqwtl to serve the working adult Evary Thersday BAM Ml - Every Thotoday 2. Evening end Weekend Cl heart 3. 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CCD-103 4S^wday* HL M 48B-S ug iba •oCraoCMty To reserve your place at the informanoo session call: 1-800-203-1560 PHI 32D-Soda) Ethics PSA 331-Fwiiaifb of PbMkSorvkv AMbbtretbn 1 Sagt 24; OcL 8; Nuv. 11 A IB Evary Maodav 6 00pm 9 7SeMr*ays MBM-IMps SepL 10 A 24; OcLB A 22 Nuv. 5 A 14 and Dec. 3 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4, 1994 Irving Charlton’s birthday party will be at park Aug. 14 J-Ad Graphics News Service Irvmg Charlton's 112th birthday will be celebrated at Chariton Park » Historic Village on Sunday. Aug. 14 from 1-6 p.m. The event, organized by the Charlton Park Village Foundation. is a fund raiser. All net proceeds will enhance the Foundation which provides money to be used for maintenance of the Histone Village and its collection* ('harlton, himself, started the collection of tools, artifacts, implements and memorabilia, upon which the museum is based. He built (he onginal stone museum building and gave it, and the original park acreage, to Barry County. Il was. he directed, to be used for the education and enjoyment of the people of Barry County. Today the activities and events at the park attract people from all over the stale and provide local people with year around recreation and family enjoyment. “It seems fitting." said Carolyn Coleman, the event coordinator, “to celebrate Irving Charlton's birthday, with a program of the activities that he loved. For scheduling reasons, we can t do it on the actual day, Aug 28. so we re having it on the 14th " Back in the 1930s and 1940*. baseball games were played every Sunday on what was then the Charlton farm. Teams came from Lansing. Grand Rapids. Battle Creek. Vermontville and Freepor* to play a local club organized by Chariton. He provided uniforms, bats and balls out of his own funds. So, on Aug. 14 at 1:30 p.m., there will be and old fashio<<uJ ball game between the Kent Baseball Club and ihc Charlton Park All-Stars, a local group organized fix the occasion. The rules will dale back to baseball's beginnings: no gloves, no stealing, and you can throw the ball at the base runner and put him out if you hit him! Another field that fascinated Charlton was Native American arts and ceremonies. The Potawatamic Indians had been native to the Thomapple Like area and Pow Wows were regularly held there. So, at 3:30 pm. on that Sunday, Native Americans will present a program of authentic dancing. Also on hand will bu Anna Crampton a celebrated basket weaver who remembers earlier gatherings. She uses some of die same equipment as did Henry Burch, a Native American friend of Charlton's, who once lived in a small building at the park. "Irving" a six toa Westinghouse steam that belonged to Charlton will be up and running during the birthday celebration. There'll be dulcimer music and singing by the Sweet Adelines, and a recitation of "Casey at the Bat".by the guest of honor. Add to that al 12 candle birthday cake and ice cream for everyone at the party. Advance tickets are available at Felpaisch f-ood Centers in Hastings and Delton. Carl's Super Market in Nashville. Pastoor's Family Market in Middleville and the Dowling General Store ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD or FAITH FELLOWSHIP 2?5O W all Laie ltd Jeffrey A. Arwen. Pastor Ctamh office pfew ’MS 2549 Ana lay wosfap « J0 am and 10 IS Sumtev Ot Ittrrai Church Tuesday prayer and share lime 9 30 a m Wednesday evetuof service b 30 p m Yiarth group meets Wednesday 6 jO p m also Nursery available for all service* Bring the whole family INDEPENDENT CHUBCH OF CHRIST, tmndutg address - IASI Mrtftunu Rd . IlMftugi. Ml 400511) meeting al Thanas Jeffenoc Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson Murtter. Jun Sandroky Phone 948-4045 Sunday Seme** 930 a.m.. BMe Sc*.-M 1030 am.. Montag Wonh^. t*JO p.m.. Evening Worsfap. 7 00 pa WaWmaday. m BMe rtudy Call far locanoi - 6ZT31 K) HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1674 Weal Same Baud. Hrnagi. MkA James A Cangv bell. Pautor Sunday School 930 a m . rtaaart for ail age* Mornmg Wcrrinp 1045 a.m Nursery prondad Sunday Ewcmng Service 6 p.m Wednesday activities 7:00 p.m. are: Ramboar* or JJ B.bte Qmi («n 2 drag* 7 or fint grade). Kate Club or Juma BMe Qua (agre R-12). Youth Muuune* or Teen RMe Qua tagre 13-19); Adah RMe Sandy No^eimuu CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD, 502 E Bond. Hasting* Pastor Doug Davis Phone 964-7765. pastor; 945-4060 church Sunday School IfrOOam . Warship 11^0 a m.; Eveamg Ser vice 600 p.m Wednesday Servxe - 7« pm Facsfay the haadacappmi CEDAR CREEK ROLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 V. StaM. Panwr Brent Branham r*one 625-2285. Sunday School rt UHDam ; WarMp 1160a m . Eveamg Service a 60p.m. Wednesday Prayer RMe 70 pm NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mamma of Si Rose Cafaatec Church. Haatmg* Mas* 930 a m BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Hasting*. Ml 49056 Sunday Ser vices. BMe Class* 10 a.m . WorMp II a.m.. Evening Services 6 p.m W Mars day BMe Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2914 BMe Survey on videos m the home Free BMe Cor respoudencc Course. HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) WiRmm Gardner. Pastor Church phone nmaber ts 945-2170 Com imuuty Service Coder number u 945-2361 Sasurday services me Sabbath School a 9.20 a m (far all apes, adult* and chddrea) and Wor stop Server a IIOa.m tanua far Prayer Meeting held Tueadayi. 70-10 p.m Our Community Servxe Center. 502 E Green Street ■ open to dm paMk-Mon­ days and Wednesday*. 9012 00 noon Donation* of clothing in good, dean condnxm are accepted only dunag above hour*. If you are m need of clothing please call 945-2361 far an appmmnmat WOOOGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARI M. 4U7 Com Grove Road Paata Bea Her nag. 930 Sunday School. Church Service 1930. Widanfaj evew mg* from 6:00-80 p.m. the youths mett at the church, brmg a sack turxh WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3185 N Broadway H.mtngs. Ml 49056 Pastor Carl Lrtcl'field Phone .Woodland367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945-3974 Worsfap Scores Sunday. 9 00am and II 00am . Sunday School. 945 am 4 H meet* Mondays. 6.30 p m. to 6 00 pm BMe Sredy. Wadmadnys. 5:15 p m. at Detares Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hasting* Men's Breakfast will be meeting the third SanmMy of each mouth until far thcr notice Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 945-5365 FHBT BAPT^T CHURCH. 309 E Woodfawa. Hartings. Michigan 9484004. Kevm Shorkey. Scaia Pastor lames R Barren. Asst Pastor Sunday Services. Sunday School 945 a.m. Oroses far ail agaa. 11:00 a nt Mono* Worsfap Server. Jr. Church ap to 4th Grade; 6.00. Eveamg Service Wedneaday 6 30 Aaam Club*. 7fl0 pm . Teens m Houseman Had. 740 pan . Adahs Prayer ametmg. 8:15 p.m . Adah Char practice. CHURCH OF THE KaZARENE. 1716 North Broad v-ay Randall Hartman Pastor Sunday Servwes 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. ll<X)a.m Mornmg Worship Service; 6:00 p.m. Even­ ing Service; Wednesday 7:00 p.m. Services for Adult* Teen* and Oiilfaii The Church Page is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HArmres SAvmes a HMting, loan, ra Lak, OdMM WMN FUMtSAl HOUi Hastings HIXFAB INCOeroeATID or Haatme* NATIONAL SANK OS HASTINQ* M«nMr FDIC THt HASTINGS BANNU ANO MMINDH CHURCH. catholic 80S S Jefferson Masses 8:00 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* rt 600 Pwwefl Rd . I mde earn of Hasting* Eldon Gntbb. Pastor. 948-3044 Ru* Sarver. Pastor Ementu*. 945 9224 fam fay Servteaa. 945 a m - BMe Classes • far all <es 1940 a m - Morning Worship. 6 p.m. - Evening Praise TbreaMr 7:30p m BMe Sredy. and youth group* PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacev Rond. Dowtthg. Ml 49050 Patior Stephen Wright (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 ■home phone) Sunday Service 930 a m . Sunday School II 00 am. Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m Prayer brae: Wednesday* ifln . — - QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; Worship II a.m.; After School Special Wednesday 4pm P.O Bos 63. Ha«mg» Ml 49058 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Amon. Pastor Phone 9459414 Sumfey Aug 7 - IOO A |(HX) Hofy Com rnureoi. Aduh Goff Thursday Aug 4 - 6 30 Softball. 100 AA Saturday. Aug. 6 - 8:00 NA. Mon­ day. Aug I 5 00 Vow Renewal. 6: 30 Softball Tuesday. Aug 9 7: 00 Ccngr Council HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHIT( H, toner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chn*iian Education Church phone 616-94^9574 Burner free budding wuh elevator to ail ffoors Broad cast of worsfap service over WBCH AM-FM « 10 30 a m Summer Sunday Schedule Worship 9 30 a.m. - mefades "Summer Tune Bi­ ble Time" wnh Bible Stones, craft*, games and music for kid* age 4 thru those who have com­ pleted 2ad grade. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 ■. .m Wednesdays Family Church Night - Prepared light meal 600 p.m . Mi-Hi A Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 6 30 p.m. (through the Summer un­ til after Laba Dey). BMe Study 6 45 p m.. Activsties for Kid* 6 45 p.m.. First Wednesday of month ts Game Night fa all age* Monday. Aug I thro Fnduy. Aug 5 - Vaca bon BMe School 600 to 8:15 p m - Theme Under the Storytelling Tree " Sunday. Aug 7 - Friendsfap Dey Tuesday. Aug ’ Hi Noonera Picnic 1200 Noon. Bam Co Habitat for Humantty 7 00 pm Thursday. Aug II Bam Couwy CROP Walk Remitters Rally 700p m Tuesday. Aug 16 U.M Men Dinner Program 6:30 p m Friday thro Sunday. Aug 19. 20 71 Family Camp « Whnper i ng Waters Support Groups V I P * (VtMtally Impaired Per sonsi 9.30 a m first Friday of month texcept June. July. August). Narrotics Anonymous 12 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fnday and B 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesdays. CoDrp-ndence Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 9 00 a m Samrrtays 1S62 N Broaoway — Haating, BOSUY HiAWMACY ■ftwcripuons" — 11SS Jttfnon — MS.3*» HASTTNOt UANUr ACTIMHNG CO. Haatinfla. Michigan HASTINGS FBit GLASS RtOOUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Hautrngu. Mtchtpan HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH Hasting. Michigan G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Directa of Christian Education -undas 9 30 Morning Worsfap Service Nursery pros ided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9 50 10 30 Children* Church Also at the Hasting* City Bank. Music Ccnter and Boomtown and at the Charlton Park Museum. Admission is $6 for adults, aged 16 and over. $3 for children from 5-15: those under 5 will be admnicd free. Ticket* will also be available at the gate on Aug. 14 at noon. For more information, call 945-3775. Clarence R. McChtHan ALTO - Clarence R. Me durkin, 52 oT Whitneyville Avenue, Alio and formertv of Hastings passed away Saturday, July 30,1994 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Clarence was born on October 19, 1941 at Hastings, the son of Hany and Mary (Chaffee) McClurkin. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings SchooU. Clarence was married to Brenda K. Eitel on September 7, 1990. His marriages to Sandy Wallace and Mabie Seales ended in divorce. He has lived at his present addreu for the past three yean. Mr. McClurkin was well known for his collection and restoration of old can. He was employed as a truck driver for over 30 yean and currently employed by the Yellow Rose Transit Company in Grandville. Other employment included Buskirk Lumber Company in Freeport and Ready Mix Gravel Company in Hastings. Mr. McOurkin is survived by his wife, Brenda; daughten Connie Zaidd of Grind Rapids and Kelly Cander of Hastings; eon Daniel McOurkin of Hastings, step-daughter Lori Ward of Tennessee; step-son Michael Gould of Lake Odessa; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sisters, Joyce Huss of Nashville, Frances Weeks of Delton and Julia McCwkia of Hastings; brothers, LeRoy McClurkia of Hastings and Ira McQuitin of Charlotte; several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nepheivs. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 3, at the Wien Funeral Home in Hast­ ings with Pastor Kevin Shorkey officiating. Burial win beat HMGmsTowMhipCemetery. Memorial cocfl^BDott may be made io Parkinson's Disease Foundation. MIDDLEVILLE - Rita Charlene Schaffer. 61. of Middleville, passed away Friday, July 29, 1994 at Thcrnappie Mantr, Hastings. Mrs. Schaffer wu born on September 30, 1932 at Oberlin. Kansas the daughter of Char­ les B. and Edna R (AUacher) Sutton. She was married to Jack Schaffer on Novem­ ber 26, 1949. Mrs. Schaffer was employed at Avalon as a waitress and bartender, 20 phis yean. She is survived by bar husband Jack Schaf­ fer. one daughter, Mrs. Ralph (Cannel Kay) Hoover of Battle Creek, three aoos, Steven C (Michele) Schaffer of Nashville, Biff (Jackie) Schaffer of Hopkins, and Kent Schaffer of Middleville; 8 grand children; 3 great grand children, 3 step grand children; her mother, Mrs. Edna E. Sutton of Grand Junction, Color­ ado; one brother James (Ruth) Sutton of Grand Junction. Colorado; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Mrs Schaffer in death was her daughter, Cathy Lee Schaffer. November 25, 1971 Funeral Services were held Monday, August 1, 1994, at the Beeler Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth Vaught officiating. Inter­ ment at Robbins Cemetery. Memorial Coctributioas may be made to a Charity of One's choice. Bwlat w».»r Anna M. Crampton will hdp celebrate Irving Chartion's birthday party Dy demonstrating her craft. Aaron Daniel Cook, born July 7. 1994 at 10:50 a.m. at Schoolcraft Memorial Hotpiul, Manistique, Ml., weighing6lb*., 15ozs. and im inches long. Parents arc Dan and Jan Cook GIRL, McKenzye Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital July 18 at 12:45 p.m. lo Sieve and Dina Corwin. Nashville, weighing 8 lbs.. 4U ozs. and 21 Vi inches long. Hospital on July 21 at 10:03 p m. to Alice and Shawn Gahan. Delton, weighing 7 lbs . 4 ozs. and 22 inches long. G RL. Erica Lynn, bom al Pennock Hospital or July 22 at 4:54 p.m. to Roberta and Richard Krouse. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., ozs. and 2056 inches long. BOY, Bradley Travis, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 25 at 3:12 a.m. to Brian and Pam England. Middleville, weighing 9 lbs . 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. Mario Martinez. Shelbyville and Stephanie Mane Rook. Shelbyville David Scon Hess. Middkvilk and Jill Renee Vanark. Middkvilk. Anthony Leonard Piotrowski. Middkvilk and Heather Lyim Hill. Middkvilk. Steven Edwin Howlett. Hastings and Vicky I-inn Thompson. Hua mgs Robert Martin Goodnoe Jr.. Nashvilk and Amy Marie Otis. Nashvilk. Donald Hughes Shaffer.. Hastings and Vakrie Dawn Hoohcma. Gmnd Rapids; Nicholas Michael Duly^a. Hssling* and Kathy Jo Purdcy. Hastings John Alien Wood. Dowling and Colleen Keven Burke. Dowling. Bruce Guy Murphy. Hastings and Tracy Marie Maycroft. Hastings. Scon Andrew Barnes. Hastings and Gret­ chen Leigh Vaneenkn. Hastings. Gregory Dale Cote. Hastinp and Shelley Renae Peck Bellevue. John Michael Gilbert. Lake Odessa and Dannielle Lynnette Bower. Lake Odessa. BOY, Isaac Thomas, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 25 al 2:52 a.m. to Chris and Kari Yonkers, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs., 156 ozs. and 22 inches long BOY, Austin Craig, bom at Pennock Hospital on July 25 al 5:30 p.m. to Linn and Craig Johnson. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Hotly Noelk Tracy, bom Dec. 30, 1993 at San Diego, Calif.. to Brent and Carta (Witzd) Tracy and big brother Brandon. Grandparents are Lee and Beverly Tracy, John and Carol Rase. Connie and Ron Wttzel and great grandmother Dorothy Fronczak all of Hastings. The Tracy's reside at 831 Nor<khl Rond fE, San Marcos. CA 92069 Write us Ouee The HastlnQB BANNER wetoomtE *nd encourages letter* to the editor as a means of eKpreeaing an opinion or a point ol view on subjects of currant general intereat Send leturs to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER RO. Box B Hastings, Ml 49058 Make King's Music Center Your Appliance Headquarters! Refrigerators ana. 'WHAT OAt «D4 MS94G Freezers Washers • Dryers Dishwashers Dehumidifiers Ranges WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL (Gibson FREE Delivery • FREE Appliance Haul Away FREE Hook-up on Many Appliances King's Music Center Electronics and Appliances 130 W. State St.. Downtown Hastings • 945-4284 USE OUR CONVENIENT COURT ST ENTRANCE �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4, 1994 — Page 7 Social News Sare and Santomauro plan autumn wedding Cole-Stitt engagement told Mr and Mrs Michael Six ol Kalamazoo and Mr. and Mrs. Lionel Cole of Nashville their daughter. Trudy Michelle Cole to Wade Randolph Stitt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stitt of Cassopolis Trudy ts a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School anil will be a December 1994 graduate of Olivet College She will be student teaching m the fall Wade ts a 1991 graduate of Cassopolis High School and will be graduating from Olivet College tn 1996. He is employed at Starr Commonwealth Schools in Albion A July I. 1995 wedding is being planned. Converse-Armour speak wedding vows Shelly Lyn Converse and Terry Lee Ar­ mour were married April 2. 1994 al the Gun Lake Community Church in Wayland with Pastor Bernard Blair officiating Shelly is the daughter of Roger and LaWanda Convene of Hastings and Terry is the mot of Wendell and Gloria Armour of Hastings Matron of honor was I aune Newton, sistei of the bride and best man was Craig Nichols. LAKE ODESSA - Mr and Mrs Paul Sare of Akron. Ohio announce the engagement of their daughter, Leslie Ann of Cuyahoga Falls to Craig Anthony Santomauro. son of An­ thony C Santomau x> of Cuyahoga Falls and tuth-Collecn Murphy also of Cuyahoga Falls. Ohio Mr and Mrs. Lawson Smith of Lake Odessa are the grandparents of Leslie Ann Sare. The bride -elect is a 1985 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christum Academy and a 1989 graduate of Taylor University with a bachelors degree in mathematics. She is employed as an accountant for Sare Plastics The future bridegroom is a 1982 graduate of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy and is employed by the City of Cuyahoga Falls. Ohio. The couple is planning an October wedding Lafontaines to celebate 30th anniversary Roland and Sandra (Mickle) Lafontaine will be celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on August 8 Roland is employed at The Vik­ ing Corporation and Sandra at Hastings City Bank. Hastings. Their children are Shawn and Barbara Lafontaine of Portsmouth. Ohio, and Cheryl and Michael Ebcrtz of Rochester. N.Y. They have a grandson. Here’s to the next 30 years! The bridesmaids were Kim Fischer and Jody Converse, sisters of the bride. Deb Scott and Angie Armour, sisters of the groom The brothers of the groom. John Nichols and Tim Warner, friends of the bride and groom Tuthill. twin nephews of the bnde The ushers were Josh Newton, nephew of the bride, and David Scon, nephew of the groom. Guest Introducing Mr. and Mrs. Barney Silsbee groom. The mistress and master of ceremony was Joanne and Rick Entity. Shelly r Grove Road in Woodland. The couple would like to send out a very special thank you to their parents, family, an’ fnends who helped make the day very 40th anniversary Friends and family gathered at Leason Sharpe Memorial Hall on Sunday afternoon. July 17th to help Damon and Neva Warner celebrate their 40th weddmg anniversary. They were married on May 28, 1954 in the First Presbyterian Church, Hastings. Rev. Leason Sharpe officiated Their attendants were the late John and Virginia Stutz. Damon and Neva are both retired from the Hastings Manufacturing Company and make their home in North Pon. Florida Their children hosted the celebration. They are: Richard and Jeanette Warner. Hsatings. Phyllis and Gordon Burpee. Nashville; Robert and Elaine Warner. Wildwood. Fla ; Carol and John Jansson. Winnetta. III.; Shirley and Neal Casielein. Hastings. Bcckie and Ken Jones. Kentwood; and Linda and Joel Klein. The family of Geraldine (Williams) Neil would like to invite fnends and family to an open house lo ce'ebraie Gerry’s 80th Peace Reformed Church Mr. O'Meara Sr. and the former Maxine Breznaus to celebrate 50th anniversary Kalamazoo. Their children and spouses are Norm O'Meara Jr.. Plainwell; Michael O'Meara. Delton. Tim and Onrne O'Meara. Ceresco; Tom and Karen O'Meara. Battle Creek. They also have 10 grandchildren and Mr. O'Meara is a retired fanner and real salesman. MI on June 17, 1944. He was retired from General Motors as Resident Comptroller in 1979 Their seven children from Michigan. Michnal-WHliams engagement told Karen and Bill Marr and Walter Michnal of their daughter. Dawn Marie, to Keith George Williams, son of Shirley and George Williams of Inner Grove Heights. Minnesota. Dawn is currently working toward a nurs­ ing degree through Kellogg Community Col­ lege and is employed by Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Keith, of Auburn Hills. Michigan, is a technical analyst for St. John Hospital in Grosse Pointe Woods. Dawn and Keith arc planning a late December wedding to be held in Minnesota. Wanted: Bartender Full-time, day shift. Hastings Elks. Call 945-5308 Planning a GARAGE SALE? Cover the weekend with your ad in The BANNER Call 945-9554 Woodgrove Parish in Coals Grove with Rev. Ben Herring officiating. Maid of honor was Norine Armour, sister of the groom. Bridesmaids were Rose Hendershot, sister of the bride, and Tammy Lyttle, friend of the couple The flower girl was Michelle Silsbee, niece of the groom. Best nun was Byron Armour, brother-in­ law of the groom. Groomsmen were Jerry Sarver, friend of the groom and Mike Silsbee, borther of the groom. The ring bearer was Ushers were Jody Taggart, son of the bride and Adam Silsbee, son of the groom. Jacob a cd. Spring Silsbee, daughter of the groom. Bonnie Silsbee, sister-in-law of the groom. Tenn. Mr. and Mrs. Silsbee will reside in Nashville. Our thanks to everyone who shared our special day. A special thanks to our family’s for everything you did. A big thank you to Bonnie for the beautiful cake and all you did at the reception. Also, a big thank you to Rose for doing our invitations and thank you cards. Welcome Comers Unied Methodist Church from 2 to 5 p.m. Lester and Margaret were married Aug. 2, 1969 in Indiana The event will be hosted by their children Larry and Carol Burd. Bob and Becky Wilcox. Bill Wilcox. Bob and Janet Lord and Dick and Yvonne Allen. Williams-Marr engagement told Karen and Bill Marr and Walter Michael of their daughter Dawn Marie to Keith George Williams, son of Shirley and George Williams of Inver Grove Heights. Minnesota. Dawn is currently working toward a nurs­ ing degree through Kellogg Community Col­ lege and is employed by Thomapple Manor in Hastings. Keith, of Auburn Hills. Michigan. Grosse Pointe Woods. Dawn and Keith are planning a late December wedding to be held in Minnesota Register for kindergarten by Aug. 12 O’Mearas to celebrate 50 years Mr and Mrs Norman W. O’Meara Sr of Delton will be honored for their 50th anniver­ sary with an open house from 2 to 6 p.m Saturday. Aug. 6. at their son Norm O'Meara Jr.’s home. 12911 Sycamore Point Dr . Pine Lester and Margaret (Brownell) Lord will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary Lori and Barney were married on March ts employed at The Vikmg and Geraldine Nell to celebrate 80th Lords to celebrate 25th anniverasry Dance Academy Any parents who were not able to register their children for Hastings kindergarten this are asked to register them at the administra­ tion office at 232 West Grand, before Friday. Registration is necessary to enable screen­ ing and placement to be completed before the start of school in the fall. The administration office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parents will need a copy of the child’s birth certificate 8t (he time of registration. If there are questions, call 948-4400 Registration as early as possible will ease the scheduling of bus students. 115 N. Moin St. P.O. Box 115 Woodland. Ml 48897-0115 616*367.4707 Director - Kelly Sanderson • Now offering - All boys classes • Ballet. Pointe. Jazz, Tap. Gymnastics Hope you had a nice summer. Now it's time to think of fall classes. Registration: Wednesday. August 10 12:00-2:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday, August 18 12:00-2:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m. Greeting cards you can make in our store... in minutes. Late Registration: For dates and times Call 374-7991 Classes begin the week of Sept. 13th. For more Information, call 347-4707 If no answer call 374-7991 Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4, 1994 ' Ann Landers Dear Eden Your letter i» quite a clobber (or the sisterhood, but fair is fair. Keep reading for another point of view. Lessons learned... State Brass from Austria Dear Ann Landers: I’ve read your column since I was 7. Now. 1 have a daughter that age. Reading about other people's problems has made me realize how small mine are. You guided me through a difficult childhood and adolescence. I could pick up the paper every day and learn how others solved problems similar to mine. And I knew I wasn't alone. 1 also learned from you that most problems aren't to serious that you can't «ril perform in concert Friday at Central Auditorium in Hastings have a sense of humor about them Many of your columns are so good they should be read over and over. 1 have even gone to the library to find the columns you w. xc before I was bom. I didn't want to miss anything. Stella Brass, which has 16 members, has players. You've been a strong, positive influence in won many awards in Austria for their music. The repertoire of Stella Brass comprises all my life, and l*d like to say thanks by sending Led by Professor Josef Amann. Stella Brass epochs of bran musical composition, from the you this essay. I hope you'll print it. I rasp— Learned from has a goal to help to pass on the tradition of Re wssancr to the present. The Ensemble has a Ufetime of Reading brass chamber music to the younger generation always strived to foster contemporary music, Ann Landen in Vorarlberg. Austria as well as abroad. thereby supporting living composers. You are responsible for your own hap­ In 1990 a group of 14 to 16-year-old students The group s program includes "Ferguson s piness No one can diminish your self-esteem of the Musikgymnasium Feldkirch, a high Dream Tonight' (by Attila Buri). Medley aus school with the main emphasis on music, came "Porgy and Bess' (Gershwin) and Canzon 25 •' unless you give them permissioa to do so. People won't stay mad at you long if you together to form a quinte*. whose members very 8 (1608 by Gioseffo Guami). can say. “1 blew it. and I'll try to make soon showed great enthusiasm and capability of Hans Van Kuilcnburg of Hastings has coor­ amends." development. This quickly resulted in a number dinated housing arrangements for the visiting When something is troubling you. tell peo­ of notable successes, such as awards at national group Hans approached the Thomapple Ans ple you trust instead of trying to cover it up. and international concerts, several times winner Council about the idea of bringing foreign mu­ You’ll be surprised to learn that they've been of the Austrian national concert, several record­ sicians to Hastings. Last week area residents through something similar. ings. live performances on television and many honed a German band which also performed in Don't pass up an opportunity to tell people concerts. concert you care about them. You may never get For special occasions, the quintet is enlarged another chance. Reserve judgement until you know ail the to include the elite of young Austrian brass facts. Even then, keep your mouth shut if no useful purpose is served by adding your two cents' worth. Be grateful for your good health and the health of those you love. Be aware that without good health, wealth and success mean lisle. If you enjoy your work and your life, you are rich. If you aren't happy with either, how mg lo be a corporate sponsor for the venture. The training sessions would bring an can money help? la the written proposal that was taken 6n« estimated 100 to ISO riders to Middleville, If you're having a rotten day. don't take it to the council's Parks and Recreation Com­ with the actual races bringing in about 300 lo out on others. Simply say. “Tim ts a rotten 600 riders, according to Dionne mittee. Dionne gave a plan of development day. Tomorrow is sure to be better." This at­ for the park His plans for the second and third years of titude can save a lot of relationships. During the first year, he anticipates clean­ operation include working closely with the Don't be afraid to try something you think ing up the grounds and developing an village, holding both spring and fall races and you can't do. esiabltshed mountain trail bike loop trail of ■ full summer tramoMjenes. further improv­ There's no such thing as the perfect man or ing the building By^Atcforing and adding l*o miles, repainting the existing building t>< woman. Look for the best overall package of be used as a shelter for events, setting up per­ waler and electric. psninj on mountain bike ambition, kindness, consideration, self­ race camps and clinics, expanding the spon­ manent parking areas, keeping lawns mowed, esteem and intelligence Otherwise, you'll sorship of the facility, and establishing the spend your life alone putting up a new sign. hnkLng weekly training park as a premier mountain bike facility ipend time with your children. sessions for the summer months, and holding Dionne explained that mountain biking is a You can respect and learn from peapie even major races, beginning in September. rapidly growing sport that attracts a large if you don't like them. You can leurs Dionne explained to council that the project number of athletes, both young and old. S'jmething from everyone — became every would create more kx® juu» and generate ad­ Beca’^e of growth and the fact that many of person in the world knows SOMETHING that ditional business for focal merchants the cross-country mountain biking courses are you don't. — Nancy Line Jacobs. Omaha, on state land, many of those sites are only for Neb. recreational use. and races cannot be held Dear Nancy: Your letter is a wonderful ex­ there, according to Dionne. ample of how my readers learn, not so much That is why he and Nagelkerke would like from me as from one another. And that is the io establish a permanent facility that could real value of this column Thank you. hold races as well as weekly training sessions Eventually. Dionne would like to see the park become a premier facility that would make Middleville synonymous with mountain bike racing. Dionne and Nagelk.-rkc s proposal *i' well received by the cosncil and other village Dear Aan I an dm1 I was interested in the officials letter commenting on the strange behavior of However. Village Planner Jason Cherry women in the supermarket The writer cautioned them on jumping into the project observed. "They get to the end of the before considering all of the ramifications and checkout tine and suddenly discover they have legalities involved •W" That is why council chose to support the It's worse than that. Just last week, a plan now only "m principle.“ woman ahead of me. in addition lo suddenly The prospective developers must present a realizing she had to pay. asked. “What store formal plan and sue plan to the village and is this?" What's the date?" "Now. how much must determine the cost and amount of time do I owe?” "Can I write the check for $15 on a lease. more than that?" "What identification do you Dionne was optimistic about being able to need?" "Let me see if 1 can find my driver’s bring that information back lo the council, license." possibly as soon as the Monday. Aug 8. Meanwhile, five impatient customers were meeting waning for the lady to move along This. I might add. is not an unusual occurrence. Fun­ ny. but I've never seen a man behave like that. — Eden Prairie. Minn. Austrian band to perform Friday in Hastings Musicians from Austria are visiting the Hast­ ings area today through Saturday and they will perform in concert at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Cen­ tral Auditorium in Hastings. The public is being encouraged to attend the event and a 5 p.m. potluck dinner to welcome the naMicians at the Am Hatchery Building in Rsh Hatchery Part In Hastings The group then will go to the auditorium. 509 S. Broad­ way. for the concert. A freewill offering will be received to cover erpemer Tboue who mend the dinner are asked to bring a dish io pan and their own table service. The Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County is sponsoring the visit by Stella Bran in conjunction with the Blue Lake Fine Ans Camp, which is hosting 20 foreign groups this summer through the organization's foreign ex* change program. Mountain bike facility may come to Middleville by htargvet Fowler Staff Wnter Mountain bikers soon may be wheeling their way to Middleville That is if the action taken by the Middlevi.lc Village Corneil last week becomes reality The council unanimously approved "iu principle'' a proposal to turn the old “Ski Hill" property into the Middleville Mountain Bike Part and R>;e Facility The proposal waa made to the council by Jeff Dionne of Grand Rapids, one of the pan ners who is working on developing the facility. Sieve Nagel kerke of Zeeland, hu partner was in Colorado meeting wuh a mountain bike company in Gunnison that might be will Women strange in checkout lanes Custom Framing Custom Matting Glass Frames, inc. Ovals Laminating Prints Posters Men bad, too, in checkout lanes Dear Ana Landers: 1 must protest your response in which you sided against women who. as a species, are painfully slow at cashier’s checkout lines — dumping out the erwuents of their purses, etc. Let me tell you. Ann, some men are just as bad. My ex-husband, for example, was a real embarrassment. He would fish in his pocket after the sale was rung up. making small talk and joking around while trying to find the ex­ act change The long line behind us made no difference to him That man was worse in a checkout line than any woman I ever saw. — San Jose From Central Montana: 1 was struck bj the bias of that peevish fellow who complained about women not being prepared (o pay pro­ mptly while standing in the checkout line at the grocery store. 1 can't count the times I have been held up in line because some unconscious male sud­ denly remembered where he was. There he is, fumbling through his pockets looking for the cash or checkbook. Meanwhile, his grocery items are already bagged, the checker is waiting, and four people behind him are cuss­ ing under their breath,. Occasionally. senior citizens will fumble and take a bit of time to pay for their items, but they are nowhere near as pokey as the average man. Livermore. Ky.: I've never written you before, but the male chauvinist jerk from St. Petersburg who complained about women in checkout lines, forced me to reply. I can't believe this guy. When a man goes to the store, it's usually for one or two forgotten items or because his wife asked him io pick up a gallon of milk on his way home from work. On the other hand, a woman to there to buy a week's worth of groceries, redeeming coupons, watching the cash regtoser to make sure it scans the correct price auS keeping an eye on her children. A man couldn't handle it. Dear Livermore: You are living in the past, dearie. 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Hastings Submit resume to: Psrsoeael Manager 945-9898 Hour. 10-S: Sal. 10-2 Hastings City Bank 150 W. Court Street ____________ Hastings, MI 49058 cae �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4. 1994 — Page 9 (Front row, left to right) Maude Smith, teacher, Mrs. Dwight Hinckley, Myrtle Cotton. Doris Cotton. Elma Yeckley, Alma Beach. Bertha Mead; (back row) Eunice Zuschnltt, Ella Powell, Lizzie Ferris, Rena Bowman. Belle Cronk, Mania Cronk, Cora Newton, Lizzie Weaver, Mrs. John Maitland. Goodwill School (District #7, Rutland Twp.) and church memories By PhHpCataM No miner how hard * perwn might try lo eraae certain things from the past, there are memories that Haad out to ttrongly that, ihon at aenout mind damage, they will linger on for a lifetime I am Hire that I am not alone with the many wonderful memonea of earlier Umea and acrivmea that took place al hoth the Goodw.il Otamch and It. 1 Goodwill School, located five mite. aouhweat id Haaunga on the corner ol Goodwill Road and Hlghewy M-Ai • In the internal of progreaa. Soth building! have been leveled lo make room for a private bum barrel and a lawn. I beUevc the church waa taken down in 1965 or 1966 and the achnolhmne a year or two earlier Ac was typKal ot most community churches and achoob. they served as die center of com munny activity for both adults and the children. At lean once a month, a community activity waa held in both buddings and was a means of keeping up on the news How can anyone who attended achooi in die old one-room schoolhouse possibly forget such activities as building a warm fire m the big old Round Oak stove, and maybe getting past a Imte bit loo close once the fire got s good start? Or getting to achooi early enough 10 hide in the wood shod to scare the teacher about to gather up an arm load of wood to ■easan the fire for the day? As I attend some of the auction sales of to­ day. I keep looking for a crock water cooler like the one used to keep drinking water in. which was itnprnami in tm cups and the long­ handled grannr dipper that everyone shared to dnak from Wc tfadn't have a water pump al school, so the teacher had to bring in fresh water every day so fill the cooler. I dunk that every single room schoolhouse ■ the tinned Stales must have had a picture of George Washington above the blackboard while they were open. And. yes. we were allowed to recne the Pledge ot Allegiance al the beginning of the school day. What they said about being able to accompinh certain duties in record time was certainly true as it related to bathroom privileges al the country schoolhouse No outhouse had a prettier selling m the springttme than die boys’ outside al Goodwill School Daffodils, jonquils and apple blossoms were abundant, and as was customary each year, they became a part of the tradtoonal May baskets that adorned many a neighborhood door knob on May Dey. A major obstacle between the outhouse and the schoolhouse were the bees that fed upon the flowers and helped .peed the return to the classroom in record time each trip I can sill close my eyes and imagine the fragrance dial filled the school room from the many noon hoi lunches that were prepared on the two burner electric hot plate by one of my favorite teachers. Irene Dickerson Mrs Dickerson was my kindergarten teacher in 194-1942 . As I took back. I can’t possibly see hat encouraged her to get out of her own warm bed to do everything she had to do to get ready for the school day. It must have been the money! She waa one of many truly dedicated teachers of those earlier times and a real neat individual How envious 1 was of Ruas Keech when his dad slopped by the school house on his way home from a deer hunting trip in the Upper PemaaUa lu show us the trophy buck he had taken that season m 1941. I also remember how packed full his car was with camping gear, clothes, pots, and pan. and ya. that big usd buck draped out over die fender sad rums, mg board The year 1941 is one I will never forget. In die spring of that year. Gerald Smith was working a field south of Melvin Smith’s house and asked me if 1 wanted to ride tm the leader of their John Deere tractor. Naturally I did, but during the course ot travel Gerald drove over a dead furrow which threw me off of the tractor and under the drag and culttpacker. I can Mill see the look on his face when he realized what had happened Fominmtly for both of us the ground was soft and the equip­ ment was not the size ot today's modem machinery Needless lo say. I did not gel of­ fered a tide on any more farm equipment while walking home from school again for a white. Shortly after Thanksgiving that same year. I became very ill . I had been sick at home a few days, missing school for about a week. I guess, when mother decided ? was about time io call Dr Ray Hume to see if be would come out so the house to look al nse. When he came ihM afternoon, il didn't take han two minutes so decide that I had a bad case of appendicitis and wanted to operate on me right away, just as soon as Mom and Dad could get me to the hospital Although I hadn't realized k at the time . 1 taker found out thM my chances of (Sill­ ing through foltowmg die surgery were pretry slnn because the infection had programed so tar. I spent the neat sis weeks in the hospital before I was strong enough to come home. Pan of my memory as a patient in the hospital waa the diarnstinn about the war that had broken out the day of my surgery 1 don't remember of course, the exact conversations, but I do remember that once 1 had finally got home, de Civil Defense blackouts and air raid practices that we were through white 1 was convalescing. I received many handwrit­ ten tellers and cards from my classmates, wishing me well, but the fondest memory is the cowboy doll that Mrs Dickerson brought me one afternoon I kept k for many years. I've regretted that I don't still have a yet to­ day. panKularty after visiting many of to­ day's antique shops After gaining my strength back and 1 had teamed to walk all over again. I finally was able lo return lo school just in tunc lo watch HELP WANTED Local manufacturing company needs experienced full-time Payroll Supervisor. Preferred to have 5 to 4 years of acquired skills in Accounting, Computer usage, and collections. Please apply in person, with resume and cover letter at Hastings MESC office located at 102 South Broadway. Must apply between 9 and 11 a.m. or 1 and 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. The Martin School The Martin Corners Church. die fah cross under the road in the creek outlet from Podunk Lake during my half mite walk to and from school. We didn't have to worry about traffic because there were not that many cars on the highway during that time. I am sure that there were many days when we didn't see a car while walking lo school. One would ma be able to walk that same stretch of road today without having lo walk on the shoulder only Goodwill School closed at the end of the 1941-1942 school year. bu< n was used for man, activities including bos socials, com­ munity meetings. 4-H meetings, etc. One of the last activities to be held in the school house was Saturday night square dancing which conunued to 1962. I believe. Both the church and schixilhousc were maintained as the need arose by members of the community. Work projects included sew­ ing and quilting bees, boa socials, etc.. by the ladies to raise money needed for buikiing sup plus The men furnished the labor for wood cutting bees and building repairs. I can still recall the seme of pride each person felt while working on those projects to keep their com­ munity buildings in good repair It held the community together during difficult times Communities of today could learn from the past and see what could be accomplished if they worked together as the families did back then. Martin School District No. 7 Castkton Township By Amelia (White) Cogswell Fisher (Written in August 1939) Fifty years ago this month. August IK89. as the east-bound train pulled into Hastings, a lit­ tle girl alighted from the nun and eagerly scanned the faces on the platform to sec the face of her daddy and brother Willie. Oh joy. she was not disappointed tor there they were lo lake her to her new home in Castleton Township to what was known as the old Scid Smith farm The child was small and very thin, 13 years old and that day when she arrived in Hastings, weighed on a merchant s scale, weighed 66'6 pounds Some girl, but today to look at her. you would never know that she was ever thin. So you can readily sec Castleton Township, and especially the Martin district, has been a good place indeed to live. Father met with the horses and wagon, the only conveyance we had in those days, and drove home on the State Road My health was not good so I did not begin school when the fall term, as we called it. began, but started in the winter term. William Kennedy was the teacher. He lived just west of where Andrew Kennedy and his half brother now live (1939). He was a splendid instructor and gave us good hard problems to work out. which he made up on his way as he walked to school. (A distance of about three miles.) There were big boys and girls and little boys and girls and middle sizes of each. There were tall ones, short ones, slim ones and stout ones of all ages and sizes attending school in those days. They had no examinations in those days and nev.r passed. They knew nothing about grades Boys and girls went to school until they were married or were 21 years old. I never though then that here were the ones who were going to be my life-long friends or that I shou* 1 many one of the number and set­ tle down as it were in the very shadow of the <»ld school house Like most school houses of its day and like the one 1 had left in Jackson County, it had steps which you walked up on one side and down on the other. They were handy to sit on and eat your dinner. In those days the school and the ciu’rch were almost all there was in tne neighborhood We had a literary society, which met every month with debates, dialogues, songs, recitation; and musk. We nearly always hao someone in the neighborhood who could play im? bones. John Dennison used to sing and dancr a clog. I remember one of his songs wa» “Grand­ father's Old Drown Pams.' and Will Flory's song “McCarty’s Widow." At the end of school, we had what we all an “exhibition" and everyone had to do their part. Al one time our school numbered 104. We were very crowded. To pass the water to all this thirsty hoard was supposed to be quite a treat Every one drank from the same tin dip­ per or cup. and we had never heard of germs, so we were not in the least afraid of them. You know, where ignorance is bliss The same term I started in school. I started in at church and Sunday school also. We had as our neighbors on the south the Keagles. who were always interested m the church. They always drove to church with a double buggy drawn by a large able-bodied hone named “Old Prince. “ As many as could get in or hang on was the limit of their load. I can close my eyes and still see the people who fill­ ed the church pews. The Barrys. the Joslins, the Wellmans the Meads, the Keagles. the Mclntoshes. he Hopkins, the Whetstones. Grandma Hi) on. Uncle Jesse Cotton and all of the rest, all gone Home now. We had a fine congregation. Always in the summer there was a Sunday School picnic at Cote's Landing, now Reid's, at Thomapple Lake. We usually went in a wagon whose hay rack was trimmed with green boughs. Oh. the grand picnic dinner, the boat ndes and sometimes a ride around the lake in a little steamer owned by the Cotes, and I think it was called the "Star." Then at .Christmas lime wc had a Christmas tree, which 1 remember once was cut by the young ladies of the young people's class. Our teacher. Mrs. Joslin, look a team and steigh and four young ladies went way down in Rutland Township on a bitter cold day to the farm of Afton Smith, where wc got our Christmas tree. Mrs. Smith, by the way. got us a nice hot dinner and sent us on our way refreshed. It was an all-day job. It would be a ride that 1 would not care to take now. but which 1 en­ joyed then. We didn't have radios, telephones, movies and autos and yet 1 think those days were as good in a way as these days are. We got our mail about once a week and my brother and myself often walked the three miles to Morgan and the three miles back and didn't mind it in the least This glimpse of the Marrin School. Castelion Township, written by Millie Cogswell Fisher, was shared with From Time to Time” by Greta Cogswell Endres, a niece of Mrs. Fishers. Millie Fisher died on Nov. 25. 1947. Chidester School District No. 3 Rutland Township From information supplied by Howard Fer­ ris. Ellsworth Newton. Russ Palmer. Bea:nce Karcher. Chariooe Heath and Meredith Gilbert The Chidester School Distrct No. 3. Rutland Township, was formed in February NEWS, NEWS, For School Sewing. • Cotton prints & plaids • Corduroy prints & solids fa • Denim prints & solids • T-knits-prints & solids Hulst Cleaners Pick Up Station 218 E. State St., Hastings Ph. 945-9G73 1850 when District No. I was divided. District 3 was formed from the land on the south side of the river. From 1858 to 1863. Edu in Rice was director The land on which the school was built was purchased from Ed­ win Rice in 1864. William Chidester lived next door, thus the name Chidester Chidester Schcxil was a one-room building with an entryway across the front, one side for the girls and the other for the boys There were nails in the entryway to hang hats and coats on and a shelf for lunch buckets. The school room consisted of the teacher's desk, a recitation seat and four rows of seats, each wide enough for two students per week A round heating stove sat in the middle of the room. In the late 1920s. a badly needed new chimney was built and a coal furnace was placed in the corner of the room A hand pump provided the water All drank out of a pail from a dipper. Later, a fountain was bought that had to be filled a couple of times a day. This was usually done by the older boys. There was no inside plumbing. Electricity wasn't available until 1938 in the area. The annual school meeting was held in July. The achooi board consisted of three members — director, moderator and treasurer. The school board took care of most of the business throughout the year hiring the teacher, hiring someone u> clean the schoolhouse and mow the weeds before achooi started in the fall, and getting repairs done. Young ladies were hired as teachers for from $20 to $40 per month and they boarded at close neighbors* homes. The country school began at 9 a.m. An 8:30 bell was rung and then again at 9 a.m. for everyone to come imide and then again after 15-minute recesses al 10:30 a.m. and at 2:30 p.m. Fanners working in the fields could keep track of the time by the school bell. Beils were a very important part of life in those days Most everyone had a bell on a post tn the back yard. It was used to call the men folk in from the fields at dinner time. In case of a building on fire or an accident, the bell was rung continuously for several minute:. lo call the neighbors for help Maude Smith was the first teacher to live in Hastinp and dnve out to teach Sk. taught there for eight years. About the third year that she taught at Chidester, she got a new Ford car. A garage was baih on the east side of the schoolhouse. In the 1940s. this was made into a classroom. In the 1920s. the Parent-Teacher Associa­ tion (P.T.A.) was organized. The mothers would, on a given afternoon, visit the school and talk with the teachers. The students look­ ed forward lo this day because there war not much school after last recess and a snack of candy and peanuts were provided. Another innovation came when the Barry County Extension Agent would leave a por­ table Victoria at the school and all of the students in the school would listen to it and identify the musical pieces. 4-H clothing and handicraft dubs were formed with an Achtevement Day when all the surrounding schools would get together and compete. In the winter, sliding Jowahill and skiing during noon and recess was great sport also. In the spring and fall we played baseball. Everyone carried their lunch and. ast least in the winter, a hot lunch of soup and a hot dnnk was prepared by the older students on a kerosene stove. If anyone in the neighborhood had butchered a beef, they brought roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy to school so that the students could have a big hot meal at noon. On Monday mornings everyone would copy a verse from the Bible to give when school convened. Other mornings, current events would be given and discussed. The subjects taught were reading, writing, (penmanship), arithmetic, geography, and spelling, with a spelldown every couple of weeks. Ail Barry County seventh and eighth grades were sent to Hastings High School toward the end of the year where the county superinten­ dent held "Examination Day" to determine if the students could pass to the next grade and on to high school. As late as the early 1930s. the tuition to attend high school was $7.50 per semester, paid for by the student. The Ferris family told a story about Caleb Ferris. He went to the school house on a Saturday to take out the ashes. He pul kindling into the stove so that come Monday morning the teacher could quickly light the fire in the stove. In those days, few people locked their houses and churches and school bouses were never locked. On Monday morning when the teacher arrived, she found that the kindling had been burned as were the wall maps beside the stove were a tramp had slept for the night. All eight grades were taught at Chidester until the mid 1940s when the seventh and eighth grades were transported to Hastings. In 1952, a two-room school was built. In 1960. Chidester was consolidated with Hastings Public Schools. In Chidester School was sold to Rutland Township in 1976. Materials contained in this article all ap­ pear in the Rural School Book Shelf, which is being published by the Barry County Historical Society NEWS — OPEN HOUSE — Wed. 4 Thurs., Aug. 10 4 11 • 4:30-M0 pm of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER JUST LISTED! Gracious 3 bearoom home located close to Hastings High School Beautiful enclosed back yard with in ground pool You must see this home, it has a lot to offer Stop by for coffee and cookies SUBSCRIBE TODAY Your Hostess: Susan Carlson • 945-3569 HR-0356. - $71,900 cai.945-9554 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4, 1994 B v Catherine Luca. Max Vipond was guest speaker at the Woodland Lions Club meeting He was runn­ ing for Ionia County Commissioner, but every member at the Lions meeting was a Barry County resident He said when he asked Doug Flessner why he should talk to the Woodland group. Doug had said, "because 1 am in serious need of a speaker " He gave an amusing and interesting talk about politic* and politicians and hi* nearly 30 year* as the CEO of Union Bank in Lake Odessa. Prior io that time, he had 18 years ex­ perience m othe' rural banks. Vipond Mild that the economy of western Michigan sits on a three-legged wool sup­ ported by arrvuftur.-. business and industry, and that he has always worked to develop that economy in both Ionia and Barry counties. He started out sweeping the floor and emp­ ty mg sprtoons in a bank in Kalkaska, and it wasn’t long before the spttoons were eliminated George Schaibiy repined that the recent Lions Club steak dinner had been a financial success, and the club members spent some time planning the annual chicken barbecue the Saturday before Labor Day al Woodland’s Homecoming Labor Day weekend celebration Depot Day Saturday in Lake Odessa was a great success, and several Woodland people worked on it and a great many enjoyed it. Harold Stannard helped in the food booth most of the afternoon Elizabeth (Betty) Smith won first prize in Ihc raffle. Which IS a weekend in Blissfield w ith a ride on the dinner .rain, a night in a bed and breakfast and dinner at a restaurant She said she would give it to her daughter. Marilyn Oaks Paula Schray won the second prize of $100 cash and W B. Davis of Portland won the glwter nde lw afternoon of special entertainment was enjoyed by those present. Those members of the Lakewood Chorale Society who were able during such a busy summer month came and closed the program with a short concert al 7 p.m. This was regarded as a special treat by those who were there and especially was ap­ preciated by the Depot Day committee h ts mini sir j that more than 730 people aere at the depot sometime during the day and The Lakewood Chorale Society, which closed the Depot Day program. the number perhaps was as high as I .000 as many people did not sign the guest book. It was a huge financial success for the depot fund, and the money soon will be put to »wk there. Friday evening I drove to Hastings after working in the Woodland Food Co-op for the late afternoon shift and had dinner at the American Legion with Joyce Weinbrecht The prime nb was ab Hit as good as any I have ever enjoyed and 1 have probably had my beef allowance for the entire month of August Gary and Debbie Eckman Smith returned Saturday evening frat ', a western vacation. They look Holly. Heather and Jay Smith and Bob and Amy Baker in their motor home and crossed the Mackinac Straits, then headed west. During their trip they visited Ml Rushmore. Crazy Hone. Devil's Tower and YJIowstone Park. They observed farming in the nurtheni-plains states, where several com­ bines at a time start out across a multi-acre (perhaps entire section) wheal field, and farm­ ing ia aa Amish area, where everything is still done with hones or by manpower before returning home. As the Rev. Alan Sellman was away over the weekend. Harold Stannard gave a layman's meditation at the Sunday morning service al Zion Lutheran Church and Jerry Southgate conducted the liturgy . Township Clerk Cheryl Allen purchased a new phone answering machine for the library last week. so that line is now fully in senrice. The number is 367-4694 On Sunday. Adie Eckman and I had dinner at a restaurant near church, as Don was at a weekend religious program Ward and Muriel Pierce and Pat Fisher were at the same restaurant. *ith the four ladies from Potter Park outreach program who had performed a liturgical dance at Lakewood United Methodist Church that morning One of them. Chris Bobier. spoke and showed slides of the Potter Park program dur­ ing the Sunday School hour at the church There will be a community blood drive Monday . Aug. 8. from noon to 5:45 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. Eleanorc. "The Turquoise Woman.” will appear at the Sunday morning service and give a concert Sunday evening. Aug. 28. at Lakewood United Methodist Church. She was born on the Navajo Reservation and was educated in the east with over eight years of voice training She has appeared on local television and radio, and in Texas. California albums and e The August Kilpatrick Missionary dinner will be at noon Wfednesay. Aug. 10. The nr MSsenoN along the center of the east AND WEST HIGHWAY *.O THS CENTER OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH HIGHWAY, THENCE HUNMNG N A NTV DIRECTION ALONG THE CENTER OF THE NOSTH AND SOUTH MOHWAY TO THE NOSTH neighborhood garage sale at the Bump farm on Velte Road I stopped by and visited with (B-4) (B/1B) the sale this year because of other commitments for those days. When the Woodland Township Board met last Monday evening, both Orvin Moore and Gordon and Witlo Fuhr were present Each spoke briefly about county business and in­ vited l-nard members to an open house al the 911 buikiing that week. During the meeting, it was reported that the township police car had been on the road lor 56 and hours that month. Six citations and three arrests had been made and 911 miles driven. This is more near the usage the board members would like to maintain Supervisor Douglas Mackenzie reported that several people had spoken to him about the possibility of circulating a petition in the township to support a full-time police officer. The ambulance crew reported they had steam cleaned the carpets in the township building and now planned to do so every three or four months instead of annually . Mackenzie laid out what he felt the township should apply to expected expenses each year so that fire engines, police car and cemetery equipment tan be replaced on a regular schedule and the cemetery roads and landscaping kept up properly. (•-A) MHICS OFRMKCLOMMM SALE Com No RS-341CH DAVO W. FRCE 23»AdaDv Miadli n. OH 45042 FlobittH attorney HENRY T. ZAUSNER (F247Y5) 121 W. Coder St. Kdamse. Ml 40007 (did) 381-4471 SANDIA R. PIKE DihniaM Attorney KNVARD J. ANNEN JR (P3MM2) (414) 343-0R02 NOTia OF FORECLOSURE SALE Another dinner to benefit Lakewood Chris­ tian School will be held on Friday. August 5. The location is to be determined on Wednes­ day. Unless some drastic construeikxi/demolition has begun it wHI he held again at Central Church's Fellowship Hall. If that usual site is unavailable, it will be at the Con­ gregational dining room. Either way, watch the exterior doors for signs. Next week there will be a blood pressure clinic at 10 in the forenoon at Lake Manor under the auspices of the Ionia County Com­ mission on Aging, on August 11. On that same day the local Chamber of Commerce will hold a luncheon meeting at Bob's Restaurant. Watch the daily newspapers for details and hours of the Perseid Meteor Shower on Fri­ day. August 12. Clarksville is getting ready for its annual Ox Roast on Saturday. August 13. success. There is no accurate count of the at- SPORTING DOG east half of the deck and parallel to the building. This gave dose exposure for many toward the rear of the awning tent. A borrow­ ed canopy from the Boy Scout troop was set on the north side of the caboose for food sales. This gave partial shading to workers. Card tables and chairs were set for a limited exhibit. The glass-door cabinets contained many items from WW II including a captured Japanese sword brought from the Philippines, several scrapbook pages with news items several death notices, flags, regimental song sheet music and ether trophies. A notable ex­ hibit was a two volume work with 1500 pages in each edited by Frederick Wise logk PhD. which carried scholarly research on antimalarial drugs He had helped develop some drugs for that purpose. Included was his cita­ tion signed by President Harry S. Truman. Other tables had school photos and souvenirs, a 1918 telephone directory One wall had a display of photographs by Delos Trowbridge who captured on film hundreds of newswor­ thy events, family reunions, school groups. The ticket booth/office housed the Society’s partial collection of depot pictures. Recent Lansing death notices l<st two former residents. Miss Thera Haight who was bom in Lake Odessa in 1904 died on July 13. OBEDIENCE Sponsored by: lot* * and 10 ot travoto Flo* 41 according »o iha rwcorOod plot *oreo4 a* recorded m Idler 5 ot Flats on Fapo 4. Barry County. Mtchtpon June 29. 1*4 Nancy I Boorsma. County Clerk (8/18) t n tie She had been employed by Michigan Farm Bureau. Reo Motor, and the Michigan Highway Departi.xnt. She retired in 1971 and served as a volunteer at Ingham Medical Hospital. Her survivors are a sister-in-law Another was the death of Marjorie Decker on July 23 at age 89. She was bom in Clarksville to Charles DUIeaback and LuL. Kinney. She Adrian preceded her in 1982 She had a son it Shrubbery in front of Central U. M. Church has been removed to expedite repair on both sets of front steps Also the remaining tall six sided bench was removed. It was built lo shelter anyone wanting to rest while Lorraine McMillen had the incredible hick to hit a hole-in-one on Thursday. July 28 in league play at Morrison Lake Country Club on Portland Road She was playing with Carol Reiser of Brown Road and Diane UpDike Even with hVmg eigfaLstnduu on each of the next three holes, she finished Sier round with a score of 47. Her ace came on the second hole. Member* of the Cobb, and Sible families at­ tended Friday afternoon funeral services for chkrn of David band of Ruth Hotchkiss who is a weekend which went to Betty Smith of Brown Road; second prize of $100 to Paula Erickson Schray of Schaumburg, Illinois; third prize of rural rortianu of Crossings, memberships and raffle tickets were sold. AU printed tickets sold and makedo tickets were hastily prepared. The interior was abuzz with visitors who looked at the bedroom display in one end of the baggage room and a 1940s child's nursery in the utility ckxet. A crib. toys, nursing bottles, a diaper (Birdseye), ranleboxes, a rocking chair, toys SCHOOL The key to any great hunting dog is obedience. My class is designed exclusively for the hunting dog. Let me teach you how to have an obedient hunting partner. Class is limited to 20 so sign up now. Each school will be one month long and I will teach you the right way to train your dog. Class is open to all sporting breeds and run August, September and October. Call Tim at Iron Cross Kennel 945-2825. MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK. 1»h. 4800 FASHION SQUARE BOUWEVARD FruXi, vegatables, berries and flowers are now available several days a week at Tyden Park in Hastings when Barry County tanners bring their produce to sal lo the public. Hera. Cindy Vandenberg (left) shows Barb Bedlord trestvpicked sweat oom. Lakewood Community Ambulance crews and auxiliary mendprs are busy planning a garage and bake MV al Cunningham’s Acre ail day Fnday and Saturday. Aug. 19 and 20. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to I p.m. £©F THE NORTH IMS OF IMS NW 1/4 NT n. T2N. HOW. TMB<E SUNNING SOUTH 40 SOOS *ND 12 LINKS TO THE CENTER OF HONORABLE RICHARD M SCHUSTER Farm Market in ‘full flower’ in Hastings day's Depot Day were some former residents. Lansing; Al and Louise (Hoffs) Peppcl. as well as sister Virginia from Ohio. The many Bartlett families came from hither and yon for tneir annual family reunion. All were Other former residents who were seen on the Boy Scouts directed parking. Ron Erickson had mowed pari of the hayfield behind the depot lawn and that was filled with can. The roadside was lined with a fire engine, an old Rev Elmer Faust of Delton was guest pastor at Central Church on Sunday morning. Lake Odessa TV and Appliance store has barber shop next door. Both are tan with brown trim. Block by block Jordan Lake Avenue has been undergoing major upheaval. Barricades allowing one to cross the street. North of town one can now travel on Jordan Lake Highway for a mile al a time. On the first half mile from Bonanza to Musgrove Highway, the road has been widened and new culverts installed for the dnvewayi of Casaraz. Moe and Robert Johnson homes and also for the Lass garage. Brush and small trees have been removed to allow for the expanded width Marian Klein returned home on the weekend from their Klein family's annual vacation at Lake Macatawa at Holland New installations at the depot in time for Saturday were a railroad signal with The railroad equipment was a gift from Bill Slade and was installed by Bill and sons Brian and Tim. It is directly outside the rod in the office which allowed the station agent to move the arm to signal the next train to stop for the 1994 Rodriguez honoree and was given by members of the Historical Society's board of directors. New gifts on display inside are large framed portarts of charter members of traits of the village's early busmess and pro­ fessional men have been stored at the Masonic Temple for yean. One of them is yet lo be identified. The Red Cross BlooJmobile will be in Lake Odessa on Monday August 8 from noon to six. It will be held in Fellowship Hail. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4. 1994 — Page 11 E.W. Bliss hosts picnic for employees; to be an annual event The dunk tank. Where your friends' and even strangers can buy a bat and dunk you al they want. In Don Tim' ladder's case, he had lots of people pay for the prtvtege Ooope. there he goes again. Taka a shot, and I you don't drain it. take another. It was just one of the games rat up at the Bliss picnic. 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HASTINGS B ^Hastings �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4. 1994 Enjoying the woods and the road with the safety of armor Five hundred year, ago. when men were men and women were damsels In distress, there were few trail, through the wood, and the back roads were the main roads Men on horseback hacked their way through the underbrush to carve new trails out of virgin territory with a machete and buck saw The chance of enjoying the wood, and the open mad were slim aa it waa work just to go from town to town. Today, however, men and women riding llOO.c hogs. 2SOcc Kaws. Hondas and Suzukis aUo feel the need to get away from the big city <o feel the wind in their face or bead Into the woods to "get sway from It an­ other motorcycle riders may want lo climb the highest hill to be king of the mountain or run out lo Sand Lake and aee whai their bike or quad runner can do Ed McManaway. owner of MX? Supply Limited for the past 14 years and fwiial sponsor for the likes ot motorcross riders like Tony Heath and Scon Adams, said tine, let them go out and have their fun 'But before anyone gets on a bike or a qual there are some things they should do...like learn to ride first.- McManaway Hastings resident scores ace Gerry Longstreet of Hastings scored a hole in one on the No. II hole of the Moore Course at Boyne Highland, in Harbor Spring,. July .10 The hole moots 123 yvds and Longstreet used a No. 3 wood. Longstreet, who's been golfing for about five years, said she picked tbe “wornlooking. terriblisl. most scuffed and dirty ball I ctxild find in my bag because 1 was shooting over waler.She said she was surprised when the ball went straight and fell into tbe hole. *1 was so excited I didn't even finish some of the tea of the hole, became I wanted lo get in and tell someone.* Tbe course gave her a special tag to put on her bag to identify her as shooting an ace. The “dirty ball' nas a place of honor because she said she was going lo clean it up and mark the date on the ball and not “let anyone touch it." Football equipment distributed today Justtn Stocum. a former racer. straps on a cheat protector The device keep* Monas from Injuring tie chest area and provides shoulder protection from branches said. McManaw ay said one of the best ways lo avoid being injured or killed when riding a bike or quad, is to take an approved riders safely course. "At the course they will teach you how to ride and you'll learn about the bike you're riding.' be said 'Youll get experience riding the bike or quad and learn bow to take care of the bike If you're out In the wooda with out knowing bow io fir. something simple. It could be a long walk (for help)' He also said when ndta* off road. IO ride with a buddy, because the Banned | SPORTS Off road user* have responsiMitie* The Hillings High Schoo, foolball ttaff will be distributing football equipment to only tbe juniors and senion. toight at 6 p.m. at the field house. Jeff Keller, the vanity football coach, said students going out for football must have their physical card turned in and hcimet waiver completed before receiving any equipment Practice for all teams will begin Aug. 8 at 8:30 a.m. on the practice field and Keller expects all players to be on time and dressed for practice. Tbe practice will run until noon and tbe freshmen and sophomores will receive their equipment after tbe first practice A helmet waiver can be picked up at tbe high school administration office. For more information call Keller at 948-9448. WWF wrestlers to visit DKHS To raise money for high school athletic,, tbe Delton High School will host prole s atonal wrestling. Friday. Aug. 5 at 7 p.m. Big name, expected to be oo hand are World Wrestling Federation superstore "ButIon Booger' and Shinobe - Tbe hutkly can go for help The Department of Natural Resources puis out a panphlet which includes all the ap trapdramem for ridteg quads, threewheelers and other off-road vehicles. McManaway suggeoed that anyone looking to buy an off-road vehicle gel the Oriental Auauin." Alm sclieduled are “Rough House" Randy Roger,. Dan “The Shooter" Severn an d 'Live Wire* Snawn Casey. She uid she hopes to aee a lot at the fans of Big Time Wrestling and the supporter, of high school athletic, al the show. This is a big event for ua and I know whoever comes will really enjoy themrelves." Ixinaar said Advanced tickets are $j for bleacher seats. SIO for ring side and can be bought from any of the DKHS coaching staff or by contacting the high school. Tickets al the door are $6 for bleachers publication To make tiding safe and fun the right equipment must be obtained Without the right equipment. McManaway said, riding a motorcycle. quad or any off-road vehicle can be illegal and uaaafe. "The helmet is the moat important piece of aqutpauam for ail riders.- he said. "Get oc. dial feels comfortable but doesn't wqkMe on the head.* He suggested that anyone riding u ?ih have a full-face helmet which also cover, the chin area io keep branches and st’ .ies from hitting the face. McManaway said even an old helmet is better than none u all. "The old helmets aren't as safe as the newer ones because the pfrstica used to make them have become brittle and the padding is usually worn out. but u is still better than nothing ' Tbe helmets on tbe market now abould be approved by tbe Department of Trsnsporuuion (D O T.) or Snell It abould be brightly colored for visibility. Eye protection ts also Importnu. he said. Il should be comfortable to wear for long periods and have replaceable lenses. Regular glasses and shop guggles. McManaway said, aren't good enough becanee the plastic and glass In regular glasses can shatter and shop goggles will dig into the bead because there is no padding ‘Some people prefer a face shield and others Uke goggles, but either way they need something to protedl the eyes.' be said. Boot! ire also a gooe idea be said, became tennis shoes are Utile protection in care of an accuent and make shifting tbe vehicle difficult Any good set of boots will suffice for touring, but McManaway recommended riding boots with steel or reinforced toes and shank i beneath tbe instep) and sturdy shin guards Ankle support is alio helpful Bob Fortier. co-owner of Beebe's Shoe Store in Hastings said a lot of boots for sail nding. tnotorcroas and other sports where the legs can be injured, are made with steels plates or fiberglass 'A lot of manufacturer, have shied away from plastic because It breaks Id easily. The fiberglass (and fiberglass composite) is sturdier and more flexible.' He said some professional rider, even have tbe shin guards custom molded. “People who just ride the roads can get by with just a helmet, eye protection and a good aet of gloves and boots,* McManaway said. "They abould wear sturdy pants and long-sleeve start. denim is good, and have a good time' However, if someone doe, off road riding and trail riding. McManaway said a chest protector might be in order and a sturdy, anag resistant set of clothes lo keep tbe briar, from catching a rider and pulling him off balance. “Tbe chest protector keep, stoner from the guy in front of you from hurting so bad. and most protector, come with moulder pads whkb guard the shoulder if someone slams imo a tree.* he said. 'Gloves also help Daddy, will you take me fishin’? In tbe u me-honored tradition of parent­ bool. tbe question: "Daddy, will you take me fixMoT has to come up at least once a week during summer vacation. WOOD TV has a has a segment on 'Big OT Rih" which shows pictures of people, usually kids, wbo ve caught fish, usually for the first time. Norman Rockwell also did a number of painting which dealt with fishing Doug Peterson, a r airrman at Bob's Gun and Tackle m Hastings, has been an avid fisherman for a long time and for the past seven years has been recommending fishing tackle to customers He said be loves to fish and thinks it's a good way to spend time with the kids. "It’s not that expensive to get gear for fishing." he said. "Kids don't need a license, but anyone over 17 yean oW (toes Peterson said a pole with reel and line starts at about $17. From there, tbe more fishing a person does the more equipment is needed "Bobbers are anywhere from 49 cents to about $2, hocks are inexpensive and worms are tbe most widely used." he sasd. Worms can be bought by tbe dozen or dug up out behind tbe garage The cost for a fishing license is $9.85 and the trout and salmon stamp ts another S9 85 Licenses can bought at most tackle steres. "Tbe best reel for a kid to start with is a push button spin caster." Retenon said. "11 is very inexpensive and the line is protected to keep tbe dm out of «t. Most kids are trying to catch pan fish like perch, blue gill and sunfish, so they don t need anything expen­ sive." keep the hands from being ripped up by tree tranches and weeds." He uid a good set of gloves with keep the bands safe while still giving a good grip on tbe handle bar,. Some also have padding io help cushion the vibration of the bike. Other safety features available are brush guards for tbe clutch and brake handle and for protecting the brakes on the bike. Coats for proper outfitting a rider for road louring is around $500. be said and 1500 to $700 for tbe full outfit for off road and jail riding. He said the price varies, depending on what amount of equipment is needed but good helmets cost between $120 and $300. pro riding boots between $160 and $300. gloves about $30 and a chest protector about The battle for tbe coveted track driving chanpionsbip points standings will be at stake this weekend al Berlin Raceway, in Marne. The track will host tbe Chevy Chal­ lenge V/Mac Tools Night program with rac­ ing ,tatting al 7:15 Saturday Tbe feature race is a 75-lap rw for late models with $2500 going to the winner Joe Bush of Hasting,, who is soil recover­ ing from bis appendix operation, uid Wednesday be is doing everything he can to get ready for the tong run. Last week be saw his lead in the points «sorting fall as Randy Sweet of Kalamazoo move within 14 points of bls lead and Bob Holley of Gun Lake come within 17 points. He said as the fisherman gets more expertence. they can move to tbe rubber worms. Slug-go”*, rapalas and crawler harnesses Peterson said it doesn't lake an expert to fish, but some patience and a little knowl­ edge of tbe lake or stream will help. “It help, to know where the fish are." be uid. "In the spring they are on the beds in shallow water and in the summer they go to deeper water and under the lilly pads in cooler waler He uid if someone were going to a lake for the first time, it would be a good idea to Doug Peterson shows wane ot the myriad ot fishing tackle which is available tor the beginner or advanced fishermen He said a six to eight pound, monofiliment line with a bobber and a hook will get the kids started. Cane poles, once the standard for kids, have been replaced with fiberglass extend­ able poles made of fiberglass row around tbe lake once to took for places the fish might go "Look for sunken boats, weed beds, where the drop off starts and submerged things. Fish like to hide there. 'At night, bass like to come up into shal­ lower waler and look for frogs and other things to eat. It s times like these that hula­ $100. He said aome people might think its a kx of money, but after the first mishap with a piece of equipment, people would find a doctor's bill more expensive titan a piece of safety equipment The best way to avoid being injured on a Mke or quad, or any vehicle. McManaway ; . , '■ ' uid. is to know the vehicle thoroughly, ■ know what your limitations are and always ride with a buddy "Maybe your buddy wfl . keep you from doing something you're not . ready to do. something stupid? Bush was one of tbe top five qualifiers, but finished tbe race in I9tb position. Holley has been reeling in Bush for tbe past several weeks with Bush suffering an accident which destroyed his Wayland Chevrolet Lumina and tbe appendix opera­ tion July 22. There will also be Clan A and B Sports­ man stock care with more than 80 teams scheduled lo practice. Gates open al 3 pm. with time trials ■ 4 p.m. Adults are $10. children 4-11 $3 anal on-grounds parking is free. See RACING, page 13 poppers and jitterbugs sometimes work pretty good." Petereon said. Fly fishing Is also a fun sport. Petereon said. “I do a tot fly fishing ao I have a nice sei up. but the reels a pretty much the same. It’s great lo have a bass hit on a fly." Fly fishing is best done in calm weather and the an of casting take, practice. The reel, cost around $50 for tbe regular model but for steelhead and salmon tbe reels can run upwards of $80 to $100. Other reels include tbe open face with a bale which has to be closed but is excellent for longer casting, and bail casting reels which are for short casts, but have gearing designed for power rather than speed. Peterson said the dedicated fisherman can spend hundreds of dollars oo fishing gear, but a parent wanting to lake their kid, to the lake and fish for an afternoon can spend very little to have a great time. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 4. 1994 — Page 13 Flexfab earns honor in national airborne chemical reduction program Flcxfab, Inc. of Hastings was recently recognized by the Environmental Protccion Agency (EPA) for being a company which has achieved virtually 100 percent reduction in airborne chemical pollutants. A select group of companies throughout the United States red.rced their chemical pollutants by more than 1 million pounds per year by December of 1992. Fkxfab s achievement is part of the EPAs voluntary "33/50“ program, which has a goal of 33 percent reduction of emissions by 1995 While all Flexlab employees have been working on this challenge, searching Students of Jenny Bender (front row. from left) Jeffrey Baker, Lindy Jacobs. Abbie Allerding, Kristina Tolger, Alexis Baker, Alicia Niemann, (se­ cond row) Leslie Ockerman. Nathan Rounds, Chris Rounds, Kathlyn Rounds, Libby Cassell, Bri Gibson, Jessica Gole, (third row) Gina Yoder. Christy LaJoye, Nick Feldpausch, Philip Gole, Tim Rounds, Sarah LaJoye and Kari Gregory. make process changes that elimmate the need to use materials which release airborne pollutants to the atmosphere, those employees most directly involved are Chcric Ralph Gooch. Tom Lenartowicz and Lindon Daniels. "A second successful program at Flcxfab is tbe elimination of products harmful lo the atmosphere, replacing them with environmentally safe products. As an example, earlier this year. Fkxfab replaced all ozone depleting products with materials that do not harm the ozone layer." said Vice President James Toburen. "Fkxfab is continually improving its people who worked on this and similar Students perform in musical recital A few of the Flexfab employees most directly involved with the emission reduction program are (left lo right) Steve Radvansky. Ralph Gooch and Lindon Daniels Also recognized but unavailable for the photo are Matt DeCamp. Cheri Ypma and Tom Lenariowicz projects," be said "Flexfab* owners developed a Mission Statement which urges employees to get involved in our community. This is a good example of Flcxfab employees wotting together to make Hastings a better place in which to live and wort, and we re very proud of their efforts," said Toburen. Nineteen area youths offered their musical talent in a recital Friday. July 29. at the Episcopal Parish House in Hastings The recital featured pianists, vocalists, and trumpet players who participated in a summer music workshop offered by instructor Jcnns Bender Those students participating were: Leslie Ockerman. Chris Rounds, Alicia Niemann. Abbie Allerduag. Philip Gole. Kathlyn Rounds. Lindy Jacobs. Kristina Tulgcr. Libby Cassell. Tim Rounds. Alexis Baker. Jessica Gole. Gina Yoder. Sarah LaJoye. Bn Gibson. Jeffrey Baker. Kari Gregory. Nick Fcldpausch and Christy LaJoyc. Other students participating in the summer music workshop were: Bethany Olson. John Jacoba 11. Nathan Rounds. Larissa Carr. Karen Herbslreith. ** * *Leo and Kara Noah Me Keough. Public hearings set on sex harassment against Ham The Michigan Depwtment of Civil Rights will have public bearings Aug. 29. 30 and 31 at the Douglas Community Center in against Area Agency oo Aging Regior. in The bearings come two yean after three AAA female employees, Christine Brownell, Mary Hoekstra and Harriet DcRose, filed sexual harassment complaints with tbe stale about Dr. Ham and tbe agency, which oversees programs for the elderly in Barry, Calhoun, Kalamazoo. Branch and St. Joaeph counties. Ham was cleared of the charges in an AAA internal investigation more than two years ago, but the three women then filed complaints with tbe stale in February 1992. National search for America's most outstanding athletes one of hockey's all-time greats, who endured Hodgkin's disease to clinch hts fourth scoring The Fifth Annual ARETE "Wc are tor looking the exceptional ly to be better than anyone else, but better than they ever thought they could be." expiainrd ARETE Awards Chairman Ken didates will be considered by the ARETE Chairman Ken Venturi. Florence Griffith Mary Lou Renon. Dave Winfield. Joe Colorado and a first round draft pack of the writers and journalists in particular, represen­ try Athletes will be chosen from five Francisco to Hawaii; and Mario Lemieux. RACING, continued from page 12 Al Kalamazoo Speedway. Friday night, tmze than 100 drivers from Michigan and Indiana will run in the IOO-lap Mid-season tender as he is a multiple winner of the points race at Kalamazoo and finished with The 3/B-nale paved oval ts located five mmmrs nonh of Kalamazoo off US. 131 at "D" Ave. Fur more information call 349­ 3978 Middleville s Dave Sensiba finished 19th at the Mello Yello 300 for ASA stock cws officials with the American Speed Asaoda- Schauer Memorial "Rookie of tbe Year Award." Sensiba has the weekend off before beading to hts old stomping grounds at tbe Berlin Raceway for the running of the Michigan 300 At the Crystal Speedway this weekend, tbe track will have us annual Vaivoiine "Say Highlighting tbe evening of late model, pro stock, bobby stock and IMCA racing will be tbe Green Man* - Jet Car. Track officials say tbe car will touch off its jet engine in front of an automobile io erase when driven down tbe track. Also kids have the chance to ride in a race car of their choice from 7 to 8 p.m. For more information call 517-235-4511. 1-96 Speedway will bold its annual "Fan Appreciation Night' Aug. 6 Adults gel in for $5 and will see a tbe IMCA and Pro­ stock feature races which have $1000 going to the champion. Bombers will run on the 1/4-mile track for a $300 purse Mike Curtis of Nashville was second in last week's battle of the bombers and Joe Baker of Hastings finished eighth in tbe IMCA Even race For more information call 642-6500. Al the U.S. 131 Dragway in Martin this weekend tbe regular show will be held on Saturday with a test and tune to be held Fri­ day night from 6 to 10 pjn. Gates open at 3 p m on Saturday For more information call 672-7800. Assistant Attorney General Dianne Rubin said the stale decided to get directly involved in the issue last month after "failed conciliation* aitempts between, the AAA and civil rights officials. After the hearings, an officer will make a recommendation to the civil rights department, which then has authority to enforce the officer s decision. An appeal of the decision can be to the Michigan Civil Rights Commission. Ham. who was placed on 90-day paid leave June 1. repeatedly has denied tbe charges, suggesting they were racially motivated. He is black and the three women are white. Hain's leave comes after two other AAA employees have complained formally to the agency's board of directors about other personnel issues. AAA say these other two employees' complaints do not involve sexual harassment. The Barry County Board of Alicia Niemann performs a piano solo." voiced its "lack of confidence" in Dr. Ham aud has made attempts to sever ties with Region III of the AAA. Subsequent efforts to join Region VIII in the Grand Rapids area were not successful. Barry County also was kicked off the AAA Region III Board after it refused to pay its dues. However, services to senior citizens have continued in the meantime, AAA officials have stressed. St. Joseph and Branch counties also were booted off the board for not paying dues. Tbe three women who filed charges with damages that have run been disclosed. David Scotsman of Battle Creek. AAA Region III Board President, has said that the agency will stand by tbe results of tbe internal investigation that cleared Ham of any wrongdoing. However, after that decision was made, the board did order Ham to receive sensitivity training because some of his conduct may have been been they were subjected to "verbal and physical conduct... of a sexual nature and numerous verbal communications of a racial nature." Christy LaJoye performs a vocal Philip Gole plays a trumpet piece. selection. TEEN CANOE TRIP Hostings Area Parent Network is sponsoring a canoe trip on the Thornapple River for middle school and high school youth on taSurday, August *, al >0:10 am. The group will be transported from Hawthorne's (next to Subway) to the starting point at the bridge on McKeown Pood The trip will end just past Tyden Park, followed by lunch at the Park around t 00 p m The cost is *8 00 per person, which includes the lunch and cost of canoe rental Anyone wishing to participate should bring completed and signed permission slip (above) to Hawthorne s on Saturday morning PARENTAL PERMISSION SLIP — Hostings Arao Forant Network Toon Canoe Trip — Thomapple River — Saturday, Aug. 6,1994,10:30 am-1:30 pm Date of Birth----------------------- Name ot Porttapant............................................................................................................. Hastings Softball League Standings Hastings Chrysler Olde Towne Tavern Capyrm/Stamflrr Brien's Painting BMe Dhtsroe: 9-3 .............. 6-5 4-6 .1-9 .9-2 9-4 ............... 8-3 .7-5 4.9 Olde Towne Tavern Hastings Mutual TNR Flexfab ... GsMDbMoa: 6-6 AAA Allstate ... ............. 5-7 Hastings Sanrtarv Service 4-7 Bill's Safety Service........................ ............... 3-7 EW Bliss Jar.nan Coast...................................... ............... 3-8 Home Run l enders; Madden 8. D Miller 8; S 'inkman <; G Hea’h 5 Bobbs Madden 5 I ast Week’s Results: AAA 10 vs Sanitary 4. Bill's 14 vs Sanitary 5: Mutual 19 vs Flexfab 12: Cappoo Stamflcr 8 vs Chrysler 6. Chrysler 14 vs Old Timers 4; Old Timers 10 2; Kmart 14 vs Okie Towne (Blue) 10; Jarman Construction 19 v* Bliss 16. This Week’s Games: Wednesday. Aug. 3 - 6.30 Kmart vs. Bliss; 7:30 Kmart vs. TNR. 8 M) Flexfab v» TNR Old Timers; 7:30 Olde Towne vs Chrysler. 8:30 Brians vs Chrysler; 9.30 Brian's vs CappiMv Sumfier Friday, Aug. 5: 6:30 Flcxfab vs Kmart; 7:30 Jarman v* AAA. 8:30 Jarman vs Sanitary. 9 30 Mutual vs Bliss * Ck>UM ___________ Home Phone Parents Names___ Emergency Contact Phone Family Physician Phone AUTHORIZATION ANO RELEASE: ___________________________________________________ give permission for my child (nomed obove) to participate in the Teen Canoe Trip on the Thornapple River on Saturday. August 6. 1994 l understand that this activity ts being sponsored by a volunteer community organization and release the Hastings Area Pwent Network, its officers members ana voKmteers from any habrirfy tor physical mjixv that could result from the activity It It is necessary. I gnre my authorization tor emergency medico'- treatment for the above-named participant to be sought i will assume oil costs not covered by insurance for ambulance or medical care Medical insurance Co Group */Emptoyer DAT* AAA. 3 00 Olde Towne vs Bliss 4 00 Sanitary vs Bliss. 5:00 TNR vs Mutual. 6:00 Ball s vs Mutual (Parent or Guardian) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 4. 1994 Local man pleads guilty to sex charge A 4 5-year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex with two 14-year-old boys pleaded guilty Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to lesser charges Kenneth D. Cowles reportedly pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree criminal sexual assault, a charge punishable by up to five years in prison. Hts plea was niadc as pari of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Cowles caused one of the boy s to engage tn sexually abusive behavior '»□ produce child sexually abusive material, a charge that carries a .naximum sentence of 20 years in prison .e a $20,000 fine. I hc prosecutor also agreed to drop three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to IS years in prison, that were pending against Cowles. In addition, the prosecutor will recommend to the court at Cowles' sentencing that he receive sentences of three to five years in prison on the assault charges, and that the sentences be served concurrently fa other recent court bus meis • A 29-year-old Nashville man accused of sexually penetrating a 15-year-old girl last COURT NEWS: Car accident injures two Hastings men year stood mute to a charge of stalking the victim and her family. A not guilty plea was entered <mi Todd S. Andler's behalf. Andler is accused of aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both He had previously been charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly penetrating the girl. He is also charged with being a habitual offender He stood mute to those charges in March and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. An Aug. 25 pre-trial date was scheduled. • An Aug 29 trial was scheduled for a 35year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex and other sexual contact with a 12year-oid girl in 1989. An Aug. 11 final pre-trial was also scheduled for Kenneth J Lancaster. He is chaiged with nine counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly having oral sex with the girl. He also faces a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which has a maximum sentence of 15 yean in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with her. Lancaster stood mute to the charges last August and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • A lake Odessa man accused of raping a woman in Woodland Township last year pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Wayne E. Hankins pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual assault, a charge punishable by up to five yean in prison. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop three counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, pending against Hankins for allegedly using force to sexually penetrate the woman. Sentencing was scheduled for Sept. 15. • A 25-year-old Hastings woman accused of lying during a December preliminary exam in 56th Distria Court pleaded guilty to the charge as pan oi a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. Teresa L. Hardy pleaded guilty to the perjury charge, which is punishable by a I uloniolivt maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. 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Call prison or any number of years. today, 1-80O-PAGEANT, ext In addition, he is charged with receiving 6171 (1400-724-3268). and concealing stolen firearms, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in ( <anmuntl\ \ prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with carrying a concealed revolver and carrying a revolver with unlawful intent, both charges punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine. Weedall stood mute to the charges in July and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • A 34-year-old Wyoning man accused of breaking into a Barlow Lake Road home in January was convicted of the charge last Tuesday by a jury. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I ur Kt til GUN LAKE Lake front 3 bedroom famished home. Excellent location, no pets, no per month. Sept LAWN TRACTOR, CUB CADET 1610, 16 h. 44" deck, snowblade and tire chains, hydrostatic drive. 941-2685. 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Love Mom I hank ) i>u CARD OF THANKS The Family of Margaret Loftus would like express their heart felt thanks to Doctors Ebaugh, Baxter, and Wildren for their care of ther during her recent illness. Special thanks to tbe nurses and staff of Pennock Hospital, Thornappie Manor, Wren Funeral Home, and lo Father Fisher, and Sister Ursula for their special care and services at the time of her death. Helen aad Mace Thomas and Family Catherine aad Floyd Colvin and Family Leo and Dorthoy Loftus and Family Robert, Sharon and Helen France and Family Andy and Hekn Wills _________________ and Family CARD OF THANKS I wish to thank the nurses and doctors at Pennock Hospital and the emergency care staff for the wonderful care for my recent surgery 1 wish to thank Dr. Pound, Dr. Rappapon and the other doctors and tbe admittance staff. 1 wish to thank my daughter and husband, Susan and Ted Bustance for their thoughtful­ ness and her helping with the household chores, and our grandson and wife. Scott and Diane Bustance for their help. Also for the many cards, gifts and visits. Your kindness will always be remembered Thank you all again. ______________ Rex Strickland 1 WOULD LIKE TO thank all the •'*nplc who helped the St Rose r.zza booth during food­ fest especially Fetterman s accounting. Boogie music. While's photography, and the Health Department who had to come b*.k so many times St Rose. Brian S. Huffman was convicted of break­ ing and entering an occupied dwelling with the intent to commit larceny, a charge pun­ ishable by up to 15 years in prison, after a two-day trial. After his conviction. Huffman pleaded guilty to a charge that he is a habitual offender, second offense. That charge could raise the penalty oo the break-in charge by one-and-a-half times. Sentencing was sei for Sept. 15. • A 24-year-old Hastings man accused of possessing stolen property was recently convicted of the charge in a jury trial. Kenneth Martin was convicted of receiving more than $100 worth of stolen items, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. After his conviction, be pleaded guilty to a charge that he is a habitual offender, second offense. That charge can raise the maximum sentence possible oo tbe other charge by one-and-a-half times. Sentencing was set for Aug. 18. • An Oa 10 trial was set for a 16-yearold Hastings resident accused of possessing a stolen firearm in April A Sept. 22 motion hearing and final pre­ trial was also scheduled for William D Pelkey. Pelkey is charged with receiving and con­ cealing a stolen firearm, a charge punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine or both. He stood mute to the charge in June and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. • A 22-year-old Hastings man accused of reckless driving and resisting arrest in June stood mute to the charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Joseph M Roath. Reith faces a charge of resisting and obstructing tbe officers, a high-coun misdemeanor punishable by up to two yean in prison of a $1,000 fine, and reckless driving, a misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days m jail er a $100 fine, or both. He is also charged with being a habitual offender An Aug. 25 pre-trial was set. Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. CARLTON TWP. — Two Hastings men were injured Wednesday. July 27, when a wheel fell off their car and it ran into a tree on Sisson Road, troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report. Robert W. Webb, 28. of 102 Carlton Center, was driving east on Sisson near Broadway at 10:40 p.m. when tbe left rear tire came off his car. troopers said. Webb lost control of the car. crossed the center line, went into a ditch on the north side of the road and hit a tree. Webb and his passenger. Richard E. Stead. 27. of 1127 Brott Road, were taken to Pennock Hospital for their injuries. They were treated an released Troopers said they believe alcohol was involved in the accident, and a blood test ij being done on Webb. Webb was ticketed for not wearing a seat belt, driving under the influence of alcohol, not having proof of insurance, having an improper registration plate and driving with a suspended license Woman hurt in crash with tree HOPE TWP. — A 21-yar-old Hartings woman was hurt Satirday morning when ate drove into the ditch along Schultz Road and hit a tree. Barry Couny Sheriffs deputies said Nicole M Bun. ot 209 1/2 E. Hugh Street, was driving east on Schultz near Cedar Creek Road at about 3 a.m. when she went into the ditch, deputies said. Burr loid police she swerved to misr a deer. She was taken lo Pennock Hoapital where she was Healed and released. Bun was ticketed for careless driving, deputies said. Moped crash injures Dowling boy JOHNSTOWN TWP. — An 11-year-dd Dowling boy was burl Tuesday. July 26, when he fell off his moped on Banfield Rood near Plfer Road. Michigan Stale Police al tte Hastings post said. They said Daniel J Campbell, of 10400 Banfield, lost control ot tte moped on the shoulder of tte road al about 6 p.m. He was looking over bis shoulder when his bike fell over on the ground, troopers said. Campbell was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Burglars hit Cedar Creek home HOPE TWP. — More than $200 In household items were stolen Wednesday. July 27. from a home on Cedar Creek Road. Barry County SterifTs deputies said. Tte victims said the home was broken into between 2:330 pan. and 11:40 p.m Stolen was a $100 microwave, a $125 stereo, sis cases of pop and a stuffed tatunal. Lester H. Larabee. 79, of 6405 Thomapple Lake Road, was northbound on Chariton Part al 10 aan. when he came to tte intersection, police said. They said Larabee did not see an approaching eastbound csr. driven by Lena A Smith. 54, at 6275 E. Center Road, and pulled out in front ot U. Smith tried to avoid Larabee but could not. police said. Tte can collided and Smith's was forced ot the road into the ditch, they said. Smith. Larabee and Larabec's passenger. Ruth Larabee. 76. were an taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. Larabee was ticketed for failing lo yield tte right of way. troopers said. Nashville teen hurt in accident CASTLETON TWP — A Nashville teen was hurt July 22 when be lost control ot his car on Well nun R.ud, iroopen at the Stare Police post said. Jeffrey B. Hunter. 16. ot 7171 E. State Road, was driving south on Wellman near Center Road al 10:35 ajn. when be lost control of tte car. went over tte otter line and off tte road, striking several trees snd bushes, polio sred. Hunter was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released, fttlio said Hunter was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions. Thief raids Manitou-Lin cabins YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — Someone stole $1,400 In srereo equipment recendy from cabins at Camp Manitou-Lin on Briggs Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputes report. A $200 disk player and 80 compact disks were rtoien between July 22 snd My 24. deputies said. They said tte items belonged to staff members at tte camp and were taken from tte 15 cabins there. Collision sends area people to hospital HASTINGS TWP. — A twexar crash al tte internetIon of Center Road and Chartion Park Road July 23 injured an elderly Nashville couple and a Hastings woman. Michigan Stale Phlice at the post in Hastings report. Marijuana plants destroyed in raid BARRY COUNTY — Troopers from the Michigan State Police report last week they destroyed 4« marijuana plants growing on the west side of tte county. Thirty of the pisnts were found Wednesday. July 27. in Hope Township at the sotah end ot Glass Creek Swamp, police said. Tte others were discovered tbe same day In Orangeville Township in a swampy area west of Norris Road, they said. Tte plants, which reportedly were one fool high, were locaud from tte sir using a Michigan National Guard helicopter as pari of the state's annual Operation Hemp program. Guns, knives stolen from area home RUTLAND TWP. — Burglars broke into a home oo South Middleville Road recuitly. State Police iroopen at tte Hastings post said. Tte home was broken uno between July 19 and the next day. police said. Stolen from tte home were two pistols, two walkie talkies, a scanner, two bunting knives, two rite scopes, a pair of binoculars, a telephone, a guitar and otter items Crash leads to drunk driving charge MAPLE GROVE TWP. — A Vermontville teen has been charged with drunk driving In a July 23 accident that injured a 16-year-old Hastings girt, deputies ■ tte Barry County Sheriff i Department report. Kenneth H. Rathbum. 18, ot 2550 Arbor, was driving his pickup truck co Morgan Road near Scott Road ■ 230 am. when tte vehicle went off tte road and bit a tree, deputies said. His passenger. Celestia M. Stafford, of 2525 Tanner Lake Road, was taken to Pennock, where ate was treated and re leased. Neither Rathbum nor Stafford were wearing seat belts, deputies said. Rathbum told police be was run eff tte road by a vehicle with bright lights Deputies said F zhbum smelled ot intoxicants and ted glassy and bloodshot eyes. His blood alcohol level was .17 percent, they said. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Deputies also said they found a baggie ot marijuana and a cooler of beer in tte wreck. Rathbum was ticketed for drunk driving, first offense, not wearing his seat belt .nd being a minor in possession of alcohol, police said. Teen skydiver hurt in jump HASTINGS TWP. — An 18-year-old skydiver was hurt Sunday evening in a landing mishap in a field near the intersection of River and Mathison roads, troopers at tbe State Police post in Hastings said. Steven E Bjorkman. of Washington, was making Hs first jump when be landed on Ns tailbone, troopers said. They said be was taken to Pennock Hospital, but Ns condition could not be determined � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-08-11.pdf 040b0ff7fa8eb7a9c57065aa689df322 PDF Text Text U.N. could use U.S. funding help ______________S”**1 I Council passes three ordinances Convicted stalker gets life in prison See Page 3 See Page 14 THURSDAY, AUGUST 11. 1W4 PRICE 25' Restraining order halts dealership’s plans for new site J-Ad Grafita firm Senia Plan* to build * naw linn Implement dealentiip on 10 acres of land at the southeast comer or M-43 and Welcome Road la Carlton Township have to be shelved tenporarily. Barry County Orcutt Court Judge Richard Shumer issued a temporary restratoing order Wednesday. Aug. 1 fort prevents the county front handing out any building permits to UM the land tn any way other than Its agriculture-residential designation The order caase ■ a result at a lawsuit filed by three North Broadway residenu who we suing the Barry County government and the County Running C-rtrtllllw for approving the rearming at the land into a heavy commercial district. The order prevents any coasnunion horn going ahead until a bearing can be held for foe court in tack a foe cane. A tearing tee been scheduled In Circuit Court for 2 P-m. Thursday. Aug. IS. to decide if the tn timing order eteuM te made peraaaaam. The oowsty and Raaning Comnteaioa will have to ahow caawe why foe Oder mould not become permanent. The county warns to ream* the land to allow Thornappie Valley Equipment. a fate Deere dealership, to move from Us civrent location on Bedford Brad to the Welcome Road site. The Timmerman brothers, who own the derteraHp. warn to more to the new stem expend meh beaineaa The owners were granted the rezoning change July 21 by the Barry Corny Board of Commisaionen The County Running Commission approved the zoning change the week before. Al the time the rezooiog wan approved, residents complained lite the county ted not followed tta own ordinances Nancy and Elden SteDenterger, of 2999 N. Broadway, and Ronald W. Hinkle, of 3380 N Broadway. Bled a lawsuit last month m Barry County Orcuit Coot, asking the court to invalidate and reverse the rezoning recommendation, claiming the action was Invalid. They also want to be awwded for ttek costs and attorney fees. Tbornappla Valley Eqtopment is owned by the Ttamasmen*s Ramose Equipment corporation tad is Haled In the lawsuit as Tlmco. Tte lawsuit alleges that Tlmco, which submitted tte rescuing request, did not own the parcel of land to be mooted and ted no legal standing to requert tte rezoning. Tte Planning Commission should therefore have rejected the rezoning request. tte suit The suit also mentions iter Tlmco requested oa April 21 a resorting io C-l (light commercial) rather than the C-l (heavy commercial) designation the dealership would need. Approving tte C-l change was Improper under tte County Zoning Onhnance, the suit dwgea. On May 24 Tlmco requested C-l statue from the Planning Cranmission and tad four a more changes in the infonnadan, tte residents said. The residents claim the mailer was never put on tte Planning Sea Mim—W, Litilhmad p^a 2 And the walls came tumbling... Ths historic, but afling HMtings Hotel wm dsmofishod test WMk downtown by A.P Dora A Aaaocmtae of Bay City. The structure, uMch city officials said had doterioratod boyond repair, is befog dsstroysd to msks wsy for fixpsoiion of ths । r -JL f ■—» - - — - »4- -v- ■ ■ netgnDonng v<nonw mssisre. Landfill host county agreement talks slated by Datee GBtert Arirteu Editor Tte Beery Coumy Bored of Cnmmissiooeas Tuesday voted to begin ttecusatons with Haidngs Sanitary Service oa a host county eg aetata for the local landfflL k boat agreement In this can would be a a asset between tte county and Heelings Sanitary Service that would spell oal what rales and stipulations both parties would have to live by. said Ken Nell. Hartings Sanitary Service general manager. Tte document could include a variety of items, te said, lactating such things as hours of operation, operating conditions, dertgnaed service areas In the region, a boat county tee. volume. esc. However, local control soon may be pre­ empted by tte state on issues of regional planning and control of inter-coimy aolld waste now. A tort agreement might divert dirt btrarti existing contracts would be rec­ ognized. Environmental Health Directa James Schnackcnberg told tte Cony Board this week. Stale-level proposals win affect many discussions taking place In Barry County, te said. Tte local boat agreement talks also inctale whatever concerns tte county Hastings Sanitary Service, owned by troit-based City Management, want to will and De­ dis- cues, NeU said "Well back them over and aee what we can come up with." "Tte amendment (to tte county aoiid waste plan) will continue on like it is." te said If tte amendment doesn't pass. Hast­ ings Sanitary Service would not be entering into a bort agreement with the county. Neil is referring to Hartings Sanitary Ser­ vice's request to amend the county's solid waste plan to expand its services to bring in waste from 12 surrounding counties. That amendment, which baa received a tot of op­ position from county residents and aii tat one of the eight county commtasiooers, was drafted by a special committee and sent to tte County Board for its approval. Tte board baa not taken official action on tte amend­ ment. To be adopted, the amendment has to be approved by the County Board and 14 of the 21 municipalities in tte county. The board named its County Development Committee. County Coordinata Judith Pe­ terson. Schnackenberg and tte county’s envi­ Follow the leader... Native Amarican George Martin and his family of Hopkins invited local children to dance wkh tan at tie 4-H Nates American Academy. which waa held Ms week in Hastings. The educational program is partially funded by a mmi-grant from the Michigan Humanities Counci and rqrto local organizations The Academy program wfl be featured in Deien next week. ronmental attorney to meet with HSS repre­ sentatives to negotiate a host agreement, which would be subject to final approval by county o anrtsssinnm. HSS representatives al the talks will likely include Neil. City Management’s legal repremntative. a corporate vice president ind executive via president. Commissioner Robert Wenger, who chairs tte County Development Committee, told the board that it should get tte talks in moticn because Chy Management ba made the first move. Schnackenberg wa at this week's County Board meeting to tell commissioners about some of tte options the Michigan Depart­ ment of Natural Resources plans to discuss at an Aug. 25 meeting m Lansing, which to topee to ahead. Tte meeting will center on ■ leant three dUfosem shenauve proposals for solid wasae management planning under Public Aa 641 at 1978, a amended, accord­ ing to information to the "Michigan Waste Report” publication. Limitort local control of development and operattone of landfills could result if propoeab being dtocutted are impiememed. te said. Tta proposals "are on a fast hack." te said, and legislation could te drawn up soon, within three to six months. Alternrtive proposals to PA 641 have am­ faced because there are fewer landfills and firms that tnenagr them. Consequently, the solid waste industry has changed drastically and Is no longer considered a local service, but a wide area service. Sctmarkmterg said. If tte stare changes the rules of tte gsme. te said. It would change tte sbilky of tte local community to control tte import and export of rubbish. Tta three proposals to be discussed at tte Lansing meeting. Schnackenberg said, are described by the "Michigan Wasae Report* ac • "A modest increase to flexibility to tte control of inter-county movement of solid waste and a flnanciai incentive approach to encouraging regknal planning." . "Establish large-scale regions and permit free movement of waste within these regtous. creating large free market areas so k»g m certain conditions exist.” • "Change tte provisions of Aa 641 to eHminaae tte sutberity of aoiid waste plans to restrict the movement of solid waste, es­ tablishing a totally free marketplace throughout tte slate. Siting of disposal areas would also need to te removed from the mandatory realm of solid waste plans with host negotiations becoming the basis of making siting decisions. Siting negodadons would become the basis of any weste flow restrictions." Considering tte state options, Schnackenterg suggested that tte county should begin developing in agreement with City Man­ agement before tte stale pre-empts its au­ thority. Tm surprised and pie seed City Manage­ ment would adtkess that." te said of tte host agreement talks He also noted that tte county enjoyed a close working relationship with the landflll in tte past "The only input we may have is the hat agreement before 641 is amended." said Commissioner Marjorie Redact As Ater business, the Ccxuny Board: • Approvedon a 6-2 vote to allow any ermmissiooer to attend the Michigan Assoctation of Counties conference at Boyne Mountain later this month with all oecesaary expenses paid by tte county. Commissioners Mark Doster and Lew Newman voted "no." Some commissioners said they did not plan to attend Doster said te thought it would be 'ridiculous' fa See LANDFILL, cortinued page 11 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 U.N. could use more support from U.S., 1st Friday group told byDevWT.Yra* Editor The UN i> 'oventreued and under­ funded' and underused. according io Ettel Snow, preodent at the Kalamazoo. Battle Creek United N.ihxu Annotation Snow gave a talk on the U N last week at the monthly "Hol Iriday Lunch and learn’ program al the Thomas Jefferson Hall in I tastings. 'The U N. is big and complex.* she said. It wars IO prevent wars, stops wars when it MB a.-d keeps enemies apart until they can work things out together.’ Janies Pino, chairman at the Barry County I lens static Party Committee, sponsor of the Hnt Inday series, agreed with Snow about the U N. being underused. Il wc expect to have lasting peace in the world, we re going Io have to depend on the UH to doll." te raid. Snow said that perhaps one problem in getting the U.N. involved in solving prob­ lems is the fear Him countries might lose son* of their sovereignty when using the intentalKvial .vgamration But Hno noted that tte 13 colonies in the early United Stales had to give some of their News Briefs: sovereignly in order Io form the union about 200 yean ago and the results were little short ol phenomenal Snow said there are four major functions the UH. is charged with fulfilling in the global theater. One is prevention of war. -ThM is by far the most important thing.’ Snow said. *lf you prevent a war. it's like Immunizing your*Children " She said thM eight countries north of South Africa necendy had a serious drought, but through cooperation of international agencies, food and supplies were shipped In. with the crucial blessing of Mozambique This cooperative effort could very wen have headed off trouble before it atarted Snow said Mozambique earlier had a civil vs. but the UH helped negotiate a cease fire, that still is bolding. Had that civil war still been going, ii could have made relief efforts difficult. If not impossible A second U N function is peacemaking, which she called the most difficult after a war has started. "Slopping wan is one of the most difficult things anyone can ever do. 11 would be as difficult for the U.S. as k b for the UH.’ Volunteer hospice training planned Barry Community Hoapicc will have vnhtaarrr training i rations from I to 4 tai. Wednesdays. tirtirarot An*. 24. tte Pennock Physicians Building. 1005 W. Green St Gun Lake Chamber elects officers Jody Van Huisen wa* elected to a se­ cond term as president of the Gun Lake Chamber of Commerce al the group** annual meeting Iasi week Other officer* elected were Randy Lettmga, vice president; Carol Vandenberg, recording secretary; Ann Davis, corresponding secretary; and Pat­ ty Knorr, treasurer. New board members are Boyce Miller and Mandy Sikkema. Corxinun* to serve are Sally Stannard, the Rev. Keith Dragt. Kay Cunumford and Don Fein. The “Citizen of the Year*' award was (•■re-vented to brother* Carl and Gerald Dehn. “Member of the Year” was David Batwinski and lettings was Director of the Year ’* John and Linda Rough were given a special Longstanding Member” award and “Buriness of the Year” was the Davn Agency. Free immunizations offered Aug. 22 The Barry-Eaton District Health aesunmeni will nf.er free iii.i.wai. irons from 9 a m. Io 2 p m Monday. Aag 22. M the Capital Area Crmmaaay Services Building. 1310 N. Clizson Trad. Cterkmc . Immunizations IhM will be tradable include DTP. Hib. OPV. MMR and Td. Hepronts B vaccine far infares up Io 12 months also will be offered No appointments are necessary, but parents should bring along their children s immunizanon recorda. For more information, call Sandy King M the Barry-Eaton Dtstnci Health Department M (517) 543-2430 or (5I7MB5-7II0. Historical Society tries to save bridge The Barry County Historical Society is launching a campaign io raise $12,087 for repairs to help save the iron-tnm McKeown Badge that overtook* the Thnrnapple River m Hastings Township. The society hopes to have the bridge closed to vehicle traffic and turn it into a pedestrian and fishing bodge. There also arc later plans for a county park ID be developed at the bridge sue. Officials say the badge is structurally Bound, but it does not meet standards necessary for today's road traffic. It is Bcheduled to be replaced with a modem structure under Michigan's Critical Bridge program The County Parks and Recreation Cotunu.Mon has asked the County Board and the Road Commission to spare the hanonc landmark, which was constnKted somewhere between 1890 and 1900 Assisting in funding the project a be­ ing provided by the Barry County/City of Hxstings Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commission. The county also recently was notified of a $48,233 grant fix pan of the reMoraboo. However, a local match of $42,087 is needed by Sept 30 or the grant wdl be forfeited The county, the Road Commission. Parks and Recreation Commission and Potawaiomi Resource Conservation and Development Council alrradv have rais­ ed all but die $12,087 the' Historical Society now is try ing to collect It is the organization's second largest fund rat ing protect The largest was for nrarty $40 000 to save the Upjohn House and barn and move them from N<»rth Brrwdwa) to Charlton Park Donations may be sent to the McKeown Road Bridge Restoi ation. Barry C.Mints Historical Socicts. Diana M Phillips 532 * Sager Road. Hastings. 49058 Checks should be made payable to the Barry County Hnaxcil Society They offer bereavement service, helping organize and prepare memorial service,. inraiing support luncheons, contacting family member* on par-• a- a uinicwi i-ar* *- say*. A v - a* a - — A an— ticuiany notiaay* am niverxane*. and provide help with limp­ ly liarena* and carrag For more infannetron about tte train­ ing eeriea. call Mary Rtcteriteai. volunteer rrnriiaunr, M948-1452. Hastings artist's work on display Dave DeDecker al Haatfafz will have about two daoan peeoec of tea an work on exhibit far tte eat two vaekrad. m far Ana Hroctery Broldiag te Fite Hm ctezy . Tte extetel. epomored by tee Thorreppie Ara Council, will fcanire a fat of pan and ink drawings. wMeroolora. oiia. graphtie draw lag., graphics and cannons. Exhibit bourn are I to 5 p.m Smut days rad Sundays. Aug. 13. 14. 20 aeal 2l.and4mbp.m. Frifaya. Aug- 12 ate 19. A reception far DeDncter win be held from 3 to 5p.m. Sunday. Aag 14. u tte te*- Archbishop plans St. Andrew’s visit Tte recendy-formed pariah of St. An­ drew*! Anglican Church thia weekend will receive a vine from the Moat Bev Peaer Goodrich aretetehop al tte In­ dependent Anglican Church Tte archbiahop will van Barry and Cafaoua Coaaaa. Saturday and Sunday to condact aorehip eervicea and receive new i, nmintaurami M St. Andrew'a and ■ AU Satetp Church te BMtle Creek. BL Andrew'a wm founded in Haattega emter dua year and hm held eervicea te UMteten' ho—ea Tte Ven. Jackaoo Woraham, paieM of the Battle Creek church, alao aervea the local pariah. A third function, she said, is referred to as ■’peacekeeping." which involves use of troops The U.N. has no standing army, it has to get peacekeeping soldiers from mem­ bers countries She said significant U.S. troop* were in­ volved only in the Persian Gulf War during the last 40 years. She said there was a prob­ lem in using American or Soviet soldiers for U.N. peacekeeping operations because of the two superpowers' rivalry during the Cold War Snow said it is in the United States' best economic interests to have UK. troops in­ volved. "It is a bargain for us." she said. JIf we do it with the UN. other countries pay 70 per­ cent.’ She said the first country usually to volun­ teer military police or armed forces is the Netherlands When asked when U.N. troops should be sent In. *he noted that civil wars now are being fought in Rwanda. Yugoslavia. Sudan and Liberia "It's a difficult situation," Snow said. "You have to evaluate each one separately." The peacekeeping forces are not allowed to shoot weapons, except in self defense. Such force* now are stationed at 18 trou­ bled locations around the globe, and Rwanda may be the 19th. One of Hie U.N.'s biggest problems is fi­ nancial. "The U.N is almost broke." Snow said. "The United States has been behind in itr support. Some of the money has been owed for 14 yean. "There's been a big chasm developing," she added. 'People tell the UM it should do this or that, 'but we can t give you any more money, in fact, were going to cut our sup­ port" Antique car show slated for Aug. 21 The 25<h aonuai Antique Amo Show and Swap Meet will be fiom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Sunday. Aug 21. at histone Chariton Park The event, sponsored by the Veteran Motor Car Club of America. Battie Creek chapter. will future more than 400 operating antique automobile*- Last year. 249 antique cars were displayed. Can 25 yean and older are considered antique* and will be admitted free, along with the driver. The first 300 can will receive a dash plaque. Spectator* can vote for their favorite* and a trophy will be awarded in the Pre­ War (World War D) and Post-War categories. Auto buffs will have e chance to find, buy or swap many types of auto pans or accessories a* pan of the swap meet Flea market and an* and crafts vendor* will diplay items, vendor spaces are still available for $15. electrical spaces are $25 All can for sale wiU be locates! in the car corral. Space* will cost $10 each, which includes a “for sale" sign.. Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for youngster* age* 5 to 15. The admission price includes the show, a 16-buikfcng historical village and swimming at Thor nappte Lute. Food and beverages will be avaib'Je on the grounds A fourth area of United Nations responsibility is in helping refugees find safe place* to stay without the sanitary problems like the ones encountered by escaping Rwandans. "And refugees are always in remote places, they're not in pons or places you can gel to easily." S«*uw said. "It can't be done quickly and it's costly. Once established, however, they’re remarkably efficient. About the Rwandan tragedy she said. "Who could have expected one million refugee* in one day in one spot7 No one can be prepared for that." Another hurdle is that many place* won't accept refugees And example of that. Snow said, was in Cambodia during the Khmer Rouge regime. Despite the United States' failure to finw>cially support the U.N. over recent years. Snow said she believes President BiO Ctoton is moving the U.S. closer to the United Nations than before. New Barry County planning, zoning director hired geograptq rI ease, at WMU at a part-time basis In the evenings He plans to teach two night classes fa probably one more by Hate. GBtert Auutau Editor Talking about the matter la not Wk. snail late to Jim McManux. *1 lore mateer.- te aaya. adding that te lltea to mate weather predictfana. eapecixUy when aevere whether i. Involved. Weather cbMter ii not tte prominent •ubject on bl. mind however Aa Barry Ccanty'a new planning and zoning department adninlalrafar. McManur la Inuneraed in talk of land me. zoning His immediate goals as director of planning and eating are to give a high priority to having the county land use plan updtoed as soon as possible, solving zoning problems that crop up and enforcing the zoning adktaace. la the future, there Is a possibility that a pwt-time penna will be fared apaeificaBy '^Curreru staff in McManus' department “* McManu. i.> the (Manning and zoning poet by a unanimous vole at ite County Board of Commiuionerx. and last Thursday waa hit first day on tte job. He aucceeds John Gates who was recently fired from that position over bis controversial management of 8ie Barry County Animal Shelter, where Gates volunteered his services. McManus merely had to move across the ball from the county mapping department to begin his new position McManus has been a full-time mapping technician for the county since January. He previously waked part time in the county's mapping department for about a year. He said bis experience there will be valuable In Ms new poet. In the mapping department. McManus checked property deeds, waked Io mate tte bousing address system more uniform and tgxlMed parcel maps include Pam Weyerman. administrative assistant; and temporary employee Carolyn *1 really know just about where everything is in the county" because of tte mapping department experience, be said. McManus bolds a bachelor's degree in geography and meteorology from Valparaiso University, where be graduated in 1987 He earned a master's degree in geographic information techniques at Western Michigan University in 1992. He Instructs physical Meinte. A resident of Kalamazoo where be was boro and raised. McManus, who Is single. : plans eventually in more kt Barry County. : ’I think Barry County has tremeodoua visual resources — lakes, wildlife and rural qurilty," he said. •people here (in the courthouse) are wonderful. Hopefully TH mate a smooth transition into this post.’ During his college years, be played football and McManus says athletics still rank high among bis interests. In his spare time, be enjoys golfing, games that Involve trivia and movies. Pasacript: McManus predicted rain far WeOteadsy. and It happened! Waste collector BFI eventually may become a household won! by Jean GnBap For more tedbroraion. call 94B-210L L*hd Snow points Io • probtom spot on the world map during her presentation on the United Nations Friday. Barry County Democratic Party Chairman James Pino, meanwhile, holds up the map. Staff Writer Say BFI in Barry County and chances are few people know It stands fa Browning r~* . » * . - . _ itrni mausines. That's likely to change in the coming weeks and months, as BFI goes through the process of amending the county * solid waste management plan. BFI is asking to be allowed to compete for taking Barry County solid waste out of Barry and into Calhoun and Washtenaw cotmties for disposal. A letter io the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee has asked for the amendment. Normally, when a request to amend the solid waste plan for the county is received, the County Board of Commissioners appoints a planning committee, hut a board had been appointed about a year ago to study a different amendment and is still in place. Those committee members are apjiointcd for a two-year term, and will be charged by the County Board to study the amendment proposed by BFI. What follows is information presented by BFI in a fact sheet: • BFI is the second largest company in the world to collect, transport, treat and dispose of commercial, residential, municipal and industrial solid waste • The company also is involved in recycling, resource recovery facilities and medical waste services, and provides waste services in several foreign countries. • Headquancred in Houston, the company subsidiaries and affiliates operate in about 680 operating locations in the U. S. Australia. Canada. Finland. Germany, Hong Kong. Italy. Kuwait, the Netherlands. New Zealand. Puerto Rica Spain, the United K'..®dom and Venezuela. • The company lists 36.000 employees, 795.000 commercial and industrial accounts. 7.700,000 solid waste residential accounts and 3.600,000 households served. Those figures do not take into account German operations. • With 146 owned or operated landfills, and 110 transfer stations. BFI has 500 total locations where sol id waste is cotiected. BFI has 100.000 medical waste accounts going into 27 medical waste treatment facilities • Medical waste requires special handling, and al BFI all medical waste is pre-treated by steam sterilization or incineration to render the material harmless prior to final disposal. • Total assets for the company stood al $4.3 billton on Sept. 30. 1993. • Common stock of BIT is traded on the New York Slock Exchange, the Chicago Stock Exchange, the Pacific Stock Exchange and the International Stock Exchange of the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland Ltd The nusson statement of BFI reads: "Our mission is to provide the highest quality waste collection, transportation, processing, disposal and related services to both public 2 and private customers worldwide. We will ' carry out our mission efficiently, safely and in an environmentally responsible manner with respect for the role of government tn protecting the public interest." A brochure produced by the company says: "Michigan is aggressively generating draft legislation dealing with all aspects of the environment. Solid wwse issues appear near the top of the priority list in Lansing, and understandably so. k's important that wc aU recognize how solid waste practices and decisions made today can affect Michigan** environment for yean to come. "BFI has accepted the challenge io provide environmentally responsible solid waste services that range from collection and transportation to state-of-the-art recyclable* processing, wood and tire shredding. composting and landfill disposal. And. we've developed these capabilities to meet Michigan's need for conscientious. dependable service both now and in the future." RESTRAINING ORDER continued from page 1 Commission’s May 24 agenda, as required, and that a proper public hearing was never held The suit also alleges that the property description of the rezoning is legally incorrect because a portion of the land is owned by the Michigan Stale Highway Department The John Deere company asked Fillmore to expand its operations so it coukl serve Lake Odessa and Caledonia, where other dealerships have closed recently. The owners of the dealership have offered several compromise* io work with the neighborhood residents, including volunteering to increase the buffer between the business and surrounding homes by moving the building site 50 feet south io remove it from Welcome Road resident*. Many Barry County resident*, especially farmers, arc grateful for the rezoning for rhe dealership Farmers idy on the dealership being close by to help them have viable farm businesses. . :• ■ *; -J s ' : ; * r J < ; : �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 — Page 3 Eagles accused of selling alcohol illegally again by Nick Huffman Staff Writer Hasting* City Police report ihey arrested a 34-yow-old Hatting, man Thursday, Aug 4. la cmnection with their invesligailon of alleged illegal sale at liquor at the lodge of the Hastings Eagles duh Tom Pennock, a detective with the Hastings police, said the club was selling alcohol at Us lodge al 214 N. Jefferson St. without a liquor licemc Acting on information alleging illegal sales, an undercover officer wem to the lodge Thursday morning and was able to buy an alcoholic drink. Pennock said The officer reportedly was asked for an Eagles' membership card when the officer bought the drink Pennock said he has been add the lodge sold alcohol io club members and to the public. "You can't sell to members, you cant sell to anybody.' Pennock said. 'Unless you have a liquor license, you cannot sell lo. anybody' "ihai same day. officers got a search warrant from die Barry County Prosecutor’s Office to inarch the lodge, which Ihey did al 5:10 p.m. The detective said they discovered 20 cases of beer and 40 bottles of liquor in the lodge, all of which were confiscated. Officers also found various records and receipts. The bartender was arrested on a charge of selling alcohol to the undercover officer. Pennock said The man’s name wa* not released by police, however, pending his arraignment in 56th District Court on Aug. 15. This Is the third time in sis years that the Eagles have been caught illegally selling alcohol, the detective said. Undercover police officers also were sold alcohol al the lodge in 1992 and In 1988. he said. The Eagles were given a warning in 1988 to stop serving alcohol without a license. In the 1992 case, police arrested one person who was later convicted. Both times, officials si the lodge assured officers that the sales would cease. The investigation into the most 'eceni incident is continuing. Pennock said Former Prairieville Twp. Supervisor dies Former Prairieville Township Supervisor Robert Roy Reck. 69. died Tuesday al his home on Mito Road Reck was appointed Prairieville Township Supervisor in August 1980 and was elected to the post three times, in November 1980. in 1984 and 1988. He retired in the summer of 1991. Reck and Clerk Janette Emig and Treasurer Darlene Vickery targets of a recall elec­ tion in February 1991. A group of citizens who were upset about the Township Board's appointment of Pine Lake Fire Departmen; officials in January 1990 spearheaded the ef­ fort to have the three removed from office. However, more than 60 percent of the elec­ torate voted against the recall. Reck and Vickery both retired only several months after the special election Reck was born oa Jan 3, 1925. in Ham­ mond. Ind., the son of R. Carlyle and Helen (Milter) Reck He attended Olivet College for three years and attended the Graduate Faculty of the New School for Social Research in New York City. He was editor of the monthly publication of the former International Pnn ting Pressman and Assistants Union for 15 yean in Washington D C Reck, who served with the U.S. Army Medical Corps during World War 0. moved to Praineviite Township in 1977. Hts hobbies included fishing and model railroading He and his wife. Bette, who had been mar­ ried since 1949. had three children. Jonathan Reck of Plainwell. Victoria Barlow of Wheaton. Ill . and Robert William Reck of Sydney. Australia Reck was cremated at his request. A private family service was planned Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Envelopes are r-adahte al Rack's home or al the WUltarm r»---- I ii--------rw c.-, runervi ironic in utiion Rotert Roy Rack New trooper adjusting to Hastings After two wooks on the job. Trooper Micheel Hom*. 29. said he is still adjusting Io his move horn the State Pofco freeway post in Detroit to the Hastings post Tm stl trying lo feel my way through everything because over there it was a lot dMemnl kind of work We just dto freeway work." he said. Hanis, who is ongnaBy from Hartford near Paw Paw. spent newly four years at Detroit freeway post. Before that, he served three years at the post in Adrian. Hastings is a lot like Adrian. Hanis said, and th.- people are a tot nicer than they ara kt Detroit. Ho said he and his wife Tisha and their 1 1/2-year-old daughter Aieon ara ranting a piece while they buid a home in the area Founders Weekend activities will include a 1 p.m parade on M-43 through Delton Tha is a scene from a past parade Founders Weekend set Friday and Saturday in Delton Two day* of actlvltie* and entertainment are on the agenda in Delioa thi* weekend for the 21a annual Founders Weekend celebra­ tion. The first activity io open Founders Week­ end on Friday will be bingo and tha will be held from 10 *m. to 6 pm. on both Friday and Saturday in the Delton Athletic Boosters tent. The popular aru and craft* show with more than 70 booth*, will open st noon on Friday and continue again all day on Satur­ day on the lawn of the Delton Elementary School on M-43. A few more booth open­ ing* are still available by contacting Diane or Bill Asakevicb. A fashion show with free admission *1 3 p.m. Friday will feature clothing from a least two businesses. Glenn of Gull Lake and Fashion Bug. Models will be members of Mia Delton'S Court aid area residents. Teo acts In two age divisions will be part of the talent show tha begins a 6:30 pm Friday. The grand marshals, Ed and Bumadine NowowiejWd. will be honored for their community service a 7 p.m Friday’s Karaoke sessions with Denny Myers and John Burdick win be held from 4 to 6 p m and again a 8:30 p.m A Las Vega Night with La* Vegas-style gambling will be held from 6 p.m. to mid­ night Friday a the Delton VFW Post for all people 18 and over. For those who like athletic action. Founders Weekend ha a bench press lin-atbon from 5 to 7 pjn. LTUR,. a Itoraashrr pitching tournament on Saturday (qualifying on Friday evening), a 3 on 3 basketball tournament, soccer demonstration, and a 10 am. kvae demonstration at the Flat of America parking lot. On Saturday, events begin bright and early a 6 am with the Delton Fire Club's pancake breakfast a the Delton Fire Slatton. Pancakes, sausage, eggs and coffee will be served until 10 am Miss Delton. Melissa Irving, and mem­ bers of her court Nikki Warner, Wendee Bender. Jennifer Fenwick. Mcitaa Sage and Vada Huyck will preside over Founders Weekend festivities and will be featured In the Saturday parade. The parade. Incidentally, will have more than 30 different kinds of entries. Many an­ tique cats still be participating in conjunc­ tion with an Antique Car Show. The parade step* off al 1 p.m. Saturday, beginning at Faith United Methodist Church on M-43 and ending at the Elementary School. Entries will include the Corvette Club, the Harmonica Club of Battle Creek, horses. Ore trucks and more. The traditional chicken barbecue dinner will not be held this year, but organizers se hoping lo have something to replace it nest year. Many concession vendors will offer a va­ riety of food to eat on the grounds and there are several area restaurants lo select from. The antique tractor and engine display will be operating from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m Satur­ day Pony rides will be ongoing for kids Carnival games for children will be boated by Cub Scout Pack 3050 from 11 am. to 5 p.m Saturday. Tours of the nearby Bernard Historic*: Museum will be offered from 1 to 5 p.m as a salute to Delton's pan. Transportation Is available from the Founders Weekend ground* and interested people should tajuire a the Bernard Historical Society's arts and crafts booth. The entertainment line-up on Saturday at Flat of America parking lot will include performances by the Wolverine Harmonica Club a 11 inr the Pars in Praise, featuring Pat Williams, Pat Harrington and Patti Cline a 11:30 a.m winners from the junior division of the Talent Show a 12 noon: the Gull Lake Cloggen at 1:30 p.m Mary Tay­ lor a 2 p.m: Two True featuring Denny Myers and Doug Freeland u 2:30; Thornap­ ple Valley Dulcimer Society from 2 to 5 p.m; senior division Talent Show winners a 3:30 pm: Internal Emotions, featuring Mike Madill. Lou Endsley and Mike Huff­ man, at 4:30 p.m. and an outdoor gospel music concert a 7 p.m. al Fath United Methodist Church txt the corner of M-43 and Bush Street. Founders Weekend Committee members are Mark Thompson, president: Bill Asakevich. Ora vice president; Cindy Pearce, sec­ ond vice president; Lin Hough, treasurer; trustees Diane Asakevlch. Rodger Hough and Jeri Lou Barnes and members Dave Barnes. Drew Chapple. Rhonda Glumm and Dick Chapple The oimrntw may be reached a (616) 623-2020 or by writing to P.O. Bos 44. Delton. ML 49046. Hastings City Council adopts three new ordinances by David T. Yeweg Editor The Hartings CUy Council Monday night adopted three new ordinances and beard the frnt reading of three others. Two of the three newly adopted ordi­ nances change some local misdemeanors, such as Uttering, to civil Infractions, create a boreot in City Han where fines can be paid and outline fee*. Those accused at such minor crimes can simply pay the fine* ■ the city treasurer's office for now. go before a magistrate's office to try to settle the case, or appear in court, but they won't be able to have a jury trial. The first two moves would not involve any attorneys, whu-h would save the city some money to legal fees. Fines for first offenses in the civil infractions category would cost 550. Second offenses would be 5150 and third-time. 5300 The vote to adopt was 6-1. with Council­ woman Maureen Ketchum voting "no." The other newly-adopted ordinance clari­ fies who will pay for water and sewer hookup or services under certain condition* The ordinances that received fust reading* determine dur duplexes any be placed only on state highways, exeqn when they are granted special use permit*. mandates land use variance* to be decided by the Planning Commisston rather than the Zoning Board of Appeals; allows neighboring people to have a public hearing when a commercial concern propose* a parking toe and define* and regu­ lates "adult businesses." On the tat of the proposed ordinances. Councilman David Jasperae. also chairman of the Planning Commission, said an adult business is 'unique enough Hut it deserves some regulation from us." He added that un­ der current local laws such businesses "can locale anywhere without public input." The second reading* of the proposed measures will be Aug. 22. when council may adopt or reject them. In other btuinett Monday evening. the rotated: • Referred to the city attorney a proposed licensing agreement from Emro Marketing Company of Springfield. Ohio, for an environmental assessment and remediation operation near the United gas station, corner of Michigan Avenue and Court Street, a site at which groundwaier contamination has been found. The agreement calls for installation of two new monitoring wells in that area. The city attorney will review and comment on the agreement al a later • Granted a request from the Retail Com­ mittee of tbe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce to have sidewalk sale* during the annual Summerfea weekend celebration Friday and Saturday. Aug. 26 and 27. • Referred to tbe Property Comminee a requett from Barry County Coordinator Judy Peterson to deed property near the animal abettor for the purpose of constructing a new facility on it. ■ Approved, with a number of reservations and change*, a request by the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors to have a fund-raising raffle rod duck race oo the Thornapple River from the Michigan Avenue bridge to Tyden Park. Tte Board of Realtors now must prove It is 'non-profit' to comply with Tyden Park deed repriesirm, mutt show approval from tbe Michigan Department of Natural Resources for using the Thomapple River, mutt start tte race rt the railroad tressle rather than the Michigan Avenue bridge in order <o avoid potential traffic problems, and must provide proof of liability insurance. • Granted a request from the Barry County YMCA to use fields at Rsh Hatchery and Tyden parks Monday through Thursday evenings and Saturday morning* for the fall soccer season Sept. 5-Oct 29. • Approved a request from the American Cancer Society to use Fish Hatchery Park for a 'Relay for Life' fund-raiser Oct. 21 and 22. • Approved payment of 51 JOO for the city's annual contribution io Joseph Laloye and tte summer City band program. • Approved a request from the Hastings Flying Association to be designated as a non-profit organization so it can hold a raffle for a children’s Peddle Eagle toy bi-plane. built by association members • Approved a maintenance and cleaning agreement with Gaylord Pennington for City Hail, for 5325 per week • Appointed Mayor Pro Tem Frank Camp­ bell the city's voung delegate at the Michi­ gan Municipal League Convention in Dear­ born Oct. 5-7. Mayor Mary Lou Gray will be the alternate. • Reappointed Larry Hensley for another term oo the Library Board • Received a report from Police Chief lerry Saner on the first two teen dances sponsored by the Hastings Area Parent Net­ work. He said he was told that there were no problems. except poor attendance and orga­ nizers may consider an alternative activity for tte scheduled Aug. 20 dance. • Decided to try, oo a 90-day trial basis, designating three parking spaces al the Courts 4k Law Building, two for city and state police and another for 15 minutes only for tbe public. Tte sheriffs deportment al­ ready uses tte rew entrance. * Learned that tte Planning Commission will have a public hearing oo establishing a Historic District ■ 7 p.m. Sept. 6. Maule Valley teachers, support staff reach tentative agreement Maple Valley Superintendent Alan McLean announced last week that a tentative contract agreement has been reached for district teacher* and support staff employee* While no specific details were available at press time. McLean said that it was a threeyew contract Tte first yew includes an un­ specified salary Increase and the remaining two years Involves a fornula that would de­ termine any pay raises based oo tte amount of state aid received by tte district T feel good about thi*' said McLean. It Is a fair contract for both sides.' McLean said tha tte school board, teach­ ers and support staff are expected to ratify the proposed agreement by Aug. 22. School is slated to begin oo Tuesday. Aug. 30. Next Teen Activity Night is Saturday The Hastings Area Parent Networt will have its next Teen Activity Night from 8 to 10:30 pjn. Saturday, Aug. 13. at the West Gym of tbe Hastings Middle School. Among tbe activities, which are open to local middle school and high school studenu, will be basketball, volleyball and various card and table games There will be a $2 fee io cover expenses of use of the facilities and refreshments �Page 4 — Th* Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 11. 1994 We need more prison staff, not more prisons FINANCIAL 7b Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Co. New money is going into mutual funds Everyone knows that money doesn't grow on trees, but the tremendous growth in the amount of money invested in mutual funds from ocher investments, such as certificates of habits and putting fresh dollars into their Economists have been saying for some time that investors have been holding on to their seed money, just waiting for the right invest­ ment climate. Regardless of the timing, it is clear that investors are reads to plant their money in serious investments that have the potential to grow more than traditional sav­ ings. and mutual funds appear to be their in- relatively few individuals use CD proceeds to invest in mutual funds. bond fund investment for the first time) and - STOCKS - ween July 1991 and July 1993 Only 5.3 per The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev ing CDs for their mutual fund purchases .heir money? Forty-three percent of new on average younger (age 40 vs. age 45). their $64,000). and they had less money invested in mutual funds ($41,200 vs $89,300) About 16 percent of new investors purchased usoned mvesaon bought through these thrift Company Close 53’/. AT&T Ameritech 41’/. 52V. Anheuser-Busch 46V. Chrysler Clark Equipment 66’,. 23 CMS Energy 43V. Coca Cola 72V. Dow Chemical 58V. Exxon 11V. Family Dollar 30V. Ford 50V. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 21V. 27V. Hastings Mfg. IBM 64 V. JCPenney 49V. Johnson & Johnson 48 16V> Kmart 51V. Kellogg Company 26V. McDonald's 46V. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 19 Spartan Motors 15 33V. Upjohn Gold $377.80 Silver 5.13 Dow Jones 3755.76 Volume 259,000,000 Change -V. —V. -V. -IV. —Th — —V. + 2V, -V. our families, not be transferred 500 miles from our own community where we are —VI. —VI. -2’1. + V» — ♦2 —V. ♦ V. —V. +v. -V. —IV. -V. Goodwill School and Church Memo I attended the one-room Yeckley School. Hastings, from 1912 lo 1921 My parents. Theron and Mary (Usborae, Cam. were neighbor. Podunk Lake. A minister. Carl thereby a member of the Barn County Board of Supervisors. I was boro in 1906 in a cottage beside the Little Thomapple River in the plea ant village of Carlton Center. I graduated from Hastings High School in 1925 Stewart Cain 661 Prairie Ave. Glen Ellyn. Ill .60137 Anyone interested in 125th celebration? 7b The Editor: roads m his disk wheeled Model T Ford He In 1996. Hastings should be U5 year* since the centennial was celebrated in i971. celebrating the the city in 1996? farmers near Goodwill, operating a successful Don’t give more time in sentencing prisoners. Give more treatments. then why build more? Bnng in some for years and years and get sick and bitter first came to prison. And the people wonder ♦ v. + 1V. -5.8 -.19 -40.46 Darn I Ha* baker Hastings on treatment and rehabilitating the prisoner. Government wastes too much money on the wrong thing and spends little money on the right things. When are peopie going to wake up and learn? Don't send an idiot to Lansing to waste taxpayers money on the wrong thing I heard on the news a while ago that in Texts in the year 2000. seven of every ten adult males will be in prison. Can you believe this’ And pretty toon Michigan will be the same way Would you like lo he the three people pay mg lo have the seven prisoners locked up. fed and supported' Pretty soon you will have more locked up m prison than there are on the streets. Larry D. Boise »l IS723 Alger Max. Correctional Facility Munising. Mich. Give blood, the gift of life Tha Editor: An adequate supply of safe blood is vital to the well-being of millions of people nation­ wide - making the difference every day bet­ ween life and death for victims of serious in­ juries and illness. This statement holds par­ ticular relevancy during the summer months when blood donation are especially low. In­ deed. projections point to a potentially severe shortage this summer. The U.S. blood banking system has been so successful at meeting the needs of patients, even in the face of serious biological challenge and growing patient demands, wc forget how far we have come from the days because blood was not available. Until 1937, there were no blood banks at all! Our parents and grandparents can well remember losing loved ones in child delivery, fanning and hunting accidents - even through the 1940s - because there was no reliable net­ work of volunteer blood donors and blood col­ lection organizations. And even if you could find blood, there was little if any testing for blood-bome diseases such as syphilis and hepatitis By today's standards, a bkxxl transfusion was a erode and risky proposition Last year, the American Rod Cross col­ lected nearly six million blood donations from millions of caring Americans — half of the na­ tion's blood supply. We are committed to en- that their blood donations save millions of live* each year. Healthy donors are what make the blood supply a lifesaving medical miracle supply Hospitals have been managing with partial shipments from blood centers. Here in Michigan, we need to collect more than 2000 units of blood daily. Currently, wc have been collecting at about 70 percent of the daily need Low collections have coniinued off and on since January. A continuation of this trend will lead to a critical shortage. The American Red Cross relies on a Na­ tional Inventory Management System (NIMS) in St. Louts to move blood to areas that are short, however NIMS has reported in­ ventories that are at or below the critical level for most blood type*. This means that blood must be donated locally. When all is said and done, we must not lose sight of the humanity in ail of this. It arises from the single act of the donor - an in­ dividual. volunteer act of selfless giving so that ocher* may live. There is never enough blood, because the blood supply is really a "supply** al ail. It is a system of donor* and patients, linked together by donor generosity weeks ahead of patient demand: the inventory of blood, which must be tested and available before it « needed, is precious little for the real-life emergencies and operations that can­ ourselves to become complacent or inhibited from donating blood at al) Please give blood regularly Your gift will be felt for a lifetime. American Red Cross Slop paying or ipenuing all the tax dollar. Write us a Letter! The Hastings Banner welcomes and encourages letters lo the editor as a means of oxpressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Intereet. Th* follow­ ing guidelines have bean estab­ lished to help you: •Make your letter brief and to the point. • aLettera should be written In good taste. •Letters that ara libelous or defamatory will not bo published. •Writers must Include their signa­ ture. address and phone number. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED •The ianw.r reserves tbe right to refect, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. •Send letters to: Lifters to the Editor Hastings Banner P.O. Box B Hastings. Mf 49058 hJ^ngsBaNNER (616)945-9554 IKWSaOOM* DmtdT Wnra (EMan PhySts Bowers thejudr Mato* doctors did. (USPS 717-830) Letters 7b Iho paper - .nd all lhe« pcuple lo pnwn, and when they gel lo prtMXI. there u no treat meal, no therapy, no rehabthtairon of any kind for yean and yean And you may ask why the answer, is loo few therapists, too few doclon. too few psychologists, too few treatment programs, loo few school programs and vocational pro­ grams. no job training Michigan's building more prisons and not comedy cuffing them work with prisoners. We need more Christians to come in to give Bible studies We need our families to come in lo visit and to support us. Letters Tb Tha Editor: The Editor: Have you read in the papers or heard on the news where all the candidates, from governor all the way down to John Q. Public. want more prisons built in Michigan and more time for convicted felons? "Let’s get tough on crime.” What wc really need is not more under staf fed prisons but more prison staff to run and give help and treatment to the prisoners we already have locked up. You would not take your pet to the vet and leave him there for years and years without any treatment, would you? You would not take someone to the emergency room and leave him there for years and years without any treatment Yet people are being sent to under staffed pnsom every day. You send a drunk to prison, but he wiM be put on a waiting list for year* and yean without any treatment. You wcarhouse everybody without any therapy, without any help at all. You send assaultive people, sex offenders Donald Riagla, Democrat 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510. pbona (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miller, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510. phone (202) 224-6221. District office: no Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative. UJ. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 1&6, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria ♦ownships arid most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1706 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0642. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 11, 1994 — Page 5 Rutland Township Board denies rezoning request by Jmb Gvllup SuffVnfer A parcel at land that hat been the tope of aeveral meeting, of Rutland Charter Tnwnahtp official will nay roned the way it is. at least for the present A unanimous Township Board vote to deny a request by Kryslyna and Tom Dailey reaffirmed two such recommendations made by tbe Township Planning and Zoning Board. The land In question Is alT-aoe parcel that fronts M-43 hut also borders Heath Road west of Iiaslings The Daileys asXed for the parcel to be reeoned C-3 (commercial) from the present R-1, (single family residential) The reouest first was considered by the Rutland Planning and Zoning Commission, which sent II lo the Township Board with a recommendatioo to deny it. The Township Board scat the matter back lo the planning group members, telling them to re-examine their decision A subsequent meeting saw the Planning Commission send the request back to the hill board with the same recommendation lo reject Tbe second time tbe Township Board looked at the request. It too decided to deny the Dailey's request for rezoung At the Aug. 3 meeting, Tom Du ley said their request took Imo account the fears of Heath Road neighbors and left a 150-foot wide buffer tone, plus soother 100 feet of required setback area between the commercial designation and tbe residential rone However, al every meeting where the matter va discussed. Heath Road residents voiced strong opposition, saying the area would have increased traffic, noise, lowered property values and would alter their lifestyles for the worse. One of the main objections of protesters was that access to the property would come on Heath Rowl and not on M-43. But Dailey said he there was a possibility that access off M-43 might be granted by the Michigan Departnenl of Tranqsvtalioo *1 personally feel this land carries potential for all four "C" rones with proper buffer and transition rones. We made this request II month, ago..... I want quality development the same as you do." Dailey loW the Heath Road residents He .-ailed the 150 buffer space and 100 feet of reiback "a step in the right direction." Dailey said the surrounding area was all roned commercial, and "industrial is right across the road We've left a lot anj a ■ransiuan area: we need u> see ii done." he said Besides citing traffic, noise and access, colics said such a change would set a precedent: there was enough property roned commercial in the area to satisfy the needs, and tbe Daileys were Interested only in financial gain. Trustee Jan McKeough. who also serves on the Planning Commisaion. explained the criteria used by the commission when considering a toning change. Is it consistent with tbe township master plan, compatible with the existing neighborhood, and capable of handling the rescuing? she asked. She said those questions and ethers led the commission to recommend denial of the Dailey's request Supervisor Bob Edwards, laier outlining the reasons for the denial by the foil board, said tbe request didn't match the township master plan, it wasn't definite there would be an easement other then oo Heath Road, and the township's engineering firm has made a recommendation against the change. He said the engineering firm. Wilkins and Wheaton, said that the property might be suitable for commercial. but C-3 was too high density for the area which includes a railroad right-of-way and the Thomapple River. Garage Sale for Easter Seals a success... Residents ask to have Woodruff Road paved J-Ael Graphics News Service Several resident of Woodruff Road appeared al the Aug. 3 Rutland Charter Township Board meeting to ask that something be done about their road. Maurice Ogden, who lives oo Woodruff Road, presented the board with a petition with 27 signatures, asking tbe board to arrange to surface the road starting oo West Stale Road and west for one-half mile and then continue south for another one-half Several people told the board that the road was in terrible condition, lacking grading and gravel applications. A culvert has been left plugged, causing a mud hole, and driving on the road is so bad that II shakes can apart. Travel on para of tbe roads is limited lo about 10 miles per hour because of Its condition, one new resident said. Ogden said the road Is shared by Irving and Rutland townships, and he bad talked lo Irving officials, who told him they "were really when we are." mile. Grant, fund drive may restore McKeown Bridge by Jena Gafieg SiqffWruer McKeown Road Bridge restoration has come doser to reality after officials have learned thr a state gran srUl pay for a major part of the c-n. A gram from the Michigan Depot meet of Natural Resources win provide about oaehMf of the fimdsnea^l to restore the bridge, with a commitment of i<U33 toward the *89320 price tag for the work Adding *20.000 from the Barry County Road Commission in money that they would have used lo tear tl down. 31.000 from the Barry County Parka and Recreattoo Board. *4.000 from Barry County Board of Commissioners, and another *4.000 from tbe ftxawatamic Resource Conservation and Development Council. J12.0B7 is left lo raise lo complete the matching gram. Tbe Bany Coumy Historical Society has agreed to undertake raising the money that will guarantee the project can be done, said Mike Hook, president of the Historical Society Hook talked to the Hastings Clone; Township board, asking for donattuos, and said be will soilcii from township, and individuate, and is putting together mass mailings to raise funds Bat there is a catch. Hook said. Tbe money will have to be raised within 60 days, or by Sept. 30. Uh going to take some th fag." be said. Hook maintained that tbe restoration would be good for tourism and business. and ridtfomt of Thomapple Manor could enjoy tbe natural area of ihe river if the bridge was restored. He said the structure would be used far a fam bridge and fishing. Atoog with s new bridge lo be installed to the wen of the present structure, future plans Include a coumy perk, wbicb will include restrooms, picnic tables, a canoe launch and landing, and an area for fishing Hastings Charter Township Board trustees questioned bow the bridge and a perk would be maintained, with Supervisor Richard Thomae saying it wm Us imprea.ioo that the *89J300 figure was the con of the bridge and tbe park together. Hook said he had met with Coumy Coordinaaor Judy ftserson. and she verified tha tbe funds being a-ked for • were for the bridge only. Coemmssioner Gordon Fuhr was n the meeting, and be said it was his mderstandmg thn the bridge was tbe firn ffiare. "la order for the park so happen, the restoration (of the bndge) has to be done." he said. Fuhr suggested thn grams might pay lor the park in the future: "maybe some matching grams." Hook said the society was donating *100. and will pay for umallnion oi a historic marker Oo the matter of upkeep of tbe bndge or the park. Trustee Franklin Beckwith asked Hook if mere were plans to ask for nullage to support them "Not as of right now." Hook responded Trustee Douglas Reck asked what kind of entrance to tbe bridge was planned, and he inquired shorn mnniciunce "My concern is. there's a bridge costing *90.000 sitting there for five or six years. news NEWS looking good, but if there's oo path........ " members n *75 per diem. Planning and Rafik sail Zoning, al *30 per diem, and election workers, minimum wage plus 25 centi per hour. Tbe board also rescinded an agreement made last month to change pension plans. Saying the change would not ba in then best Interests, the board voted *-I not to accept a Hook pointed out that the last renovation of the bridge was done 20 years ago. and tbe same work was contemplated tms lime. Tbe age of tbe bridge was brought up. but Honk said Ibe closest researchers could say It was bull was between 1*40 and 1900. bt other business, the board apologised to Steve Guy for any harm caused by a board member saying Gay bad gone out of business, when In reality. Guy said, his lawn maintenance business alive and well and he is busier than he has been in the past. An off-hand remark by a board member that Guy had gone out business was repeated by a trustee and resulted in the remark being reprmnl Supervisor Thomas apologized for the entire .nerd. saying they will be more careful kt toe future, even with off the record observations. The board also unanimously passed a Th. annual garage aate haid by Cwdury 21 Czinda Reaty ahstmya banaflte Eanta Seals The aale seem, to grow each ymr, sponsors nay, and thia year was expected to reach *1.000 Th. two day went art the intersection of M37/M43 west of Hastings attracted hundred, of shopper. oL.YOUR Community can be read every week In The Hittings plan from Burnham and Flowers. Trustee Michael Smith was absent. Neil Wilder was aAed to explain bis "no" vote, but declined to debate his reaaons with Treasurer Dima Phillips. salary resolution before next month's budget beating. Tbe supervisor will be paid J10JOO, pitta **.300 for assessing duties: up from *10300 and *7JOO respectively: the derk's salary was set at *12300. up from *12.000. Tbe treasurer will receive *9.800. up from *9300: tbe deputy clerk's position pay is unchanged al *500 a ye*, as is the deputy treasurers Also unchanged are the rates of pay for trustees of *50 pa diem. Board of Review BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE Memorial Services The Rudand board sent the request lo the Barry County Road Commission, which will take a survey to determine exact costs and report back to tbe Township Board, which then will contact the homeowners and let them know what they can expect. In other business last week, the township signed a 10-year contrac* for ambulance coverage with Lansing Mercy Ambulance Service. Supervisor Robert Edwards explained that there are now enough subscribers to the service that tbe lownsksp will pay no charge. If township residents want to buy membership for $40 a year, they will not pay a fee for routine ambulance service. We’ve Moved! Arris Matrix, Inc. COMPUTER SALES 8 SERVICE 144 East state st. Visit our new store front. Stop in and see what we have to OFFER New and Used Computers OPEN 6 DAYS FRIDAY, AUGUST 12th - 11:00 AM at Fuller Cemetery for... MARGUERITE SHROYER Lunch After at Cunningham’s Ace Lake Odessa, Michigan fnjK A WEEK NOTICE Of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pureuwit to the provMorw ol Public Act ID of 14X3. a amended, notice la hereby given that the Barry County Board of Commissioners have adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Bany County Zoning Ordinance m the following manner. The Zoning District Map has been smonded as follows: ORDINANCE NOJ A-4G4 • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Bony County Board of Commissioners held Aug. 9. 1994 are available In the County Cleric's office at 220 West State St . Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. NOTICE Of ZONING ORDINANCE ADOPTION Pursuant lo the provisions of PubMc Act 183 of 1843, as amended, notice is hereby given that the Berry County Board of Commissioners hove adopted the following Ordinance which amends the Barry County Zoning Ordinance in the following manner The Zoning District Map has boon amended as follows: ORDINANCE NO.* A1-84 ............ . I T—. -X. i -U 4' - NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings City Council will hold a public hearing on August 22,1994 at 7:45 p.m. in the City Hail Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, to inform interested parties of t^e results of the Hastings Industrial Incubatoi project. Recipients of Community Development Block Grant funds are required to hold one public meeting prior to closeout of the grant. The Hastings Industrial Incubator was funded through two Federal grants from the Michigan Department of Commerce, U.S. Department of Commerce (EDA) and local matching funds from the City of Hastings. Sharon Vickery City Clerk _ > I ,-p—■ • :— — ~ | i ; ; —I — - 4-44* liCTX k--f T • .X* .J ■ i ■ J J. .... - -J Commencing at the centerline of Hwy. M-M and the E A W highway running thru NE U. Sec. 21. TIN R7W- th W 400 ft. to POB, th S 600 It, th W 350 h.. th N 600 ft th E 380 ft. to POB. Assyria Twp. (see out­ Uned area On map> FROM AR to C-1 -mis map Is a portion of the Official Zoning M*P o* hssfrit Twp., of Barry County, Michigan. The above named ordinance became effective August 6, 19»< following the approval from the Michigan Depart ment of Commerce Copies of this ordinance is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W State St, Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 A M • 5 P.M (closed between 12-1 p.m.K Monday thru Friday Please call 948-4830 for further information Dote August 8. 1964 FROM AR TO 03 Beginning at the Northwest comer of Sec. 32. T4N, R8W. Cartton Twp.. Barry County. M'chlgan; th Eas* 686.8 ft along the North line of said Section lino; tl* S 01 degrws W 233 ft.; th E 120 ft parallel with the North Section lino; th S 517 ft. para­ llel with the West line of said Sec. 32, th West parallel with said North Section line. 800 ft. more or less to said West Section line; th N along said West Section line. 850 ft. more or less to the point of beginning Except a parcel of land (recorded al Liber 270, Page 487) described as: Beginning at the intersection of the North lino of Sec. 32. T4N. R8W, Cartion Twp., Barry County, Michigan; with the survey line of Hwy. M-43; th E on the section line, a distance of 200 ft.; th SW’ly to .. point on the survey lino of Hwy. M-43, which is 300 foot Southeasterly of the point of beginning; th Northerly along said survey line, a distance of 300 ft. to the point of beginning, (see outlined area on map) This map is a portion of the Official Zoning Map of Cartton Twp., of Barry County, Michigan. The above named ordinance became effective August 4. 1994 following the approval from the Michigan Depart­ ment of Commerce. Copies of this ordinance Is available for purchase or inspection in the Barry County Planning Office at 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan between the hours 8:00 A M. - 5 P.M (closed between 12-1 p.m ), Monday thru Friday. Please call 9484830 lor further Information. Dele: August 5. 1994 ORVIN MOORE. Chairperson Barry County Board of Commissioners ORVIN MOORE. Chairperson Bany County Board of Commissioners NANCY L BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County NANCY L BOERSMA. Clerk Barry County �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 Jennifer Hope Herald | Ewfrn H. McCartney | LAKE ODESSA - Evelyn H. McCartney. 74, of Like Odesu passed away Sunday, August 7.1994 at Tendercare Nursing Home in Hastings. She was born August A 1920 in Maple Rapids, the daughter of Hollis and Ethelyn (Benson) Chase and with her family moved lo Lake Odessa tn 1924 She graduated from Lake Odessa High School and Western Michigan University after which she taught music for two yean in Muskegon She then moved bock u> Lake Odessa «*tere she joined her family in operat­ ing the Lake Theatre. Evelyn married C. Hale McCartney, May 31, 19*2 in Lake Odessa. She was a member of the Central United Methodist Church of Lake Odessa. United Methodist Womens Club She took great pride in having served her church as its char leader for 28 years Evelyn is survived by her husband C. Hale McCartney; two sons Michael R. McCartney of Lake Odessa and Mark W McCartney of Memphis Tennessee; mother, Elhelyn H. Chase, one sister. Bette Makley of Lake Odessa. Memorial services were held Wednesday. August 10, al the Koops Funeral Chapel Lake Odessa. Reverend Emmett Kadwell officiat­ ing Interment at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Central United Methodist Church or the Hospice Association. _______ RoteUen E. Siegel________ | BATTLE CREEK - Dorothy Lucille (Alleshouse) Barrone. 74, of battle Creek passed away Monday. August 8, 1994 al Springhill Manor. She was bom September 14, 1919, in Wassipi. Michigan the daughter of Glen Clark and Eva (Hawley) Alleshouse. She attended school in Wassipi. She married Johney Sed Barrone in 1936 in Goshen, Indi**** Dorothy was a machine operator al the Wilcox Company in Charlotte and later a machine operator at the Sherman Company in Battle Creek. She enjoyed church, shopping, home care and square dancing. Dorothy wu a member of the Morgan Road Church of ths Naxarene She was preceded in death by her parens, Glen and Eva (Hawley) Alleshouse; owe son. Johney Ray Barrone. 1963. Surviving is her husband, Johney Sed Barrone; daughter. Lucille Eva AUerding, Freeport, son, David Dale Barrone, Woodbury; seven grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; special friend of the family, Patti Caudill, Lake Odessa. Funeral services will be Thursday, August 11 at 100 p.m. at Bachman Hcbble Funeral Chapel with Pastor Samuel D. Gowan. Burial is in Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made lo the American Cancer Society or the Arthritis Foundation. 11017486 SUtlt CHURCH CO. O* HASTINGS AREA thobnapplk (■Wrt office vallky ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 90S S Jcffertoa phone W2W 10 *.*.-12 MOB- HASTINGS SKVENTH-DAY PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY Dowling. MI 49050. Pastor siepheo Wright (616) 731-3021 (616) MS-9200 WOODGBOVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4U7 ■<» from 6 00-1:0) p WELCOME (616) MS43R. Sunday School 10 COlNkll HASTINGS • Rosellcn E. Siegel. 74 of Hast­ ing. paired away Thursday. August 4.1994 at the Grand Rapsds Hoapice Care Center. Mrs. Siegel wu bom May 13. 1920 in Tontogany, Ohio, the daughter of Elmer R. and Nelle (Goodger) Parcel. She taught school for 38 yean at Hastings Public Schools. She married Paul E. Siegel on June 24,1950. Surviving are her busband, Paul E. Siegel of Hastings; two aunts, Virginia Williams of Tontogany, Ohio and Joanne Spoeri of Weston. Ohio. Funeral services were held Monday, August 8 at Hastings First United Methodist Church. Memorials may be made to Hastings First United Methodist Church or Hastings Public Library. Arrangements are by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings AxuacuJohn (Frank) Netxel LAKE ODESSA - Francis John (Frank) Netxel, 58. of Lake Drive, Lake Odessa passed sway Wednesday, Auguu 3, 1994 at his residence. He was born March 20, 1936 in Philadel­ phia Pennsylvania the son of John and Mary (Me Devin) Netxel. Frank graduated from Cody High School in Detroit and Iron Workers Local 25 Trade School. He was employed from 1967 - 1979 with Iron Workers Tradesman doing numerous coetrueboo projects in the Detroit and Lansing areas. one at which was the Pontiac Silverdome. Since 1980 Ire has been employed with Fisher Body to Lansing, Management/Skill trades. Frank wu a member of Sl Ed wards Cathol­ ic Church io Lake Odessa, Iron Worton tradesman U sion Local *25. former member of the Lake Odessa Volunteer A mb's lance Service from 1976 - 1980, Co-Founder and served as President of Hie Jordan Lake Watershed Asso­ ciation from which he formed the Jordan Lake Lake Board serving upresident until 1991. He wu 1 member at Ibe Detroit Auxiliary Police Reums before moving to ’uke Odesu in 1969. He wu football, bnrebsll and softball coach for the Woodland Athletic Asaodatico (ram 1983 - 1989. He also spent 1 1/2 years procuring petitions from 80* of lake residents lo secure the lake sewer system. He served u a United Stares Navy Airman from 1956 - 1959. He wu preceded ia death by his father ia 1971. Frank to survived by his wife. Carole; two soon. Frank A. Netxel and fiance Christine Austen of laming aid Steven W Netxel .­ home; one daughlo", Mrs. Gregg (Da«) Dav is of Wyoming; two granddaughters. Nikki and Sarah Netxel; hto mote. Mmy Netxel of Detroit; one brother. Mm (Barb) Netxel of Peanaylvaeia; te tote*- Mr*- T*nve (Nancy) Cemexarof Wotladand Mra. Harvey (Mary Ellen) Noles of Dearborn; fate and mother­ in-law. Stanley and Genevieve Dobija of Lake Odeasa; dear neighbor, Agnes Mallison; sever­ al aunts, unctoA nieces and nephews and ecustogs rattling la rennsy ivtnu, Oliionui ud Michigan Mau of Christina Burial wu held Saturday, August 6 at St Edward* Catholic Church. Lake Odeasa. Fate Thoma Boufford offi­ ciating. Burial lakeside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions abe made to St Edwards Catholic Church hag Fuad or Bany Community Hoapice. GBACE LUnBAN CHUBCH. 367-4061 [~^~ | OSS-3397. Church pttMB MS-1993 S IS p.BL HASTINGS FI1ST UNITED MS-3363 HBST BAPTIST CHURCH, 309 CALVABY temple church 964-776*. p**iof Hoiimbeck. Dtnctor of Chnadaa 943 4060 WBCH FM AM CEDAR CREEK BIBLE-. Cedar HASTINGS - Robert Ben Brooks, 73. of Lawrence Road, Hastings passed away Friday, August 5.1994 at Battle Creek Health System/ Community Site. Mr . Brooks wu born on September 20,1920 al Hastings, the toe of Grover and Hazel (Rounds) Brooks. He wu a life long Barry County resident and attended Bany County rural schools. He wu engaged in fanning all hi* waking Me, ____. Graveside services were held Tuesday, A ugust 9 at Hastings Riverside Cemetery with Mr. Eugene Haas officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. HASTINGS - Jennifer Hope Herald, 18, of Airport Road, Hastings passed away Friday, August 5. 1994 at her home, after a 16 month courageous battle with cancer. Miss Herald was born on August 7,1975 at Alma, the daughter of Richard asd Sharon (Beardsley) Herald She was raised in the Ithaca area and attended schools there before moving to the Hastings area with her parents in 1988 She attended schools in Hastings and graduated from Hastings High School in 1994. While in high school she was a member of the yearbook staff and upon graduation received the Hast­ ings Jay-Cees Cootinuating Education Scholarship. Mias Herald was a member of SL Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hastings. Jennifer will be lovingly remembered by her parents, Sharon and Richard Herald of Hast­ ings; sisters, Renee Beard and Trisha Glover both of Ithaca and Aimee Kohanski of Hennit­ age, Tennesarr; brothers, Richard Herald of Arizona, Scoa Herald of Cedar Park, Texas and BUI Templeton of Alma; paternal grandpa­ rents, Geraldine and Ed Herald of Carson City; eight nieces and nephews; many anna, uncles and cousins. The Mui at Otrtatiin Burial wu held Mrndiy.AufUxt 8 U St. Roae of Lima Catholic Church with the Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiadt». Burial will be at the Mary Knoll Catholic Ceaetery ia Carson City. M--norial cootributioos aaay be made lo Barry Community Honptce or Masaes at the church. Arrangements were nude by Wren Funeral Home at Hastings. BateA Yager LAKE ODESSA - Elaine A. Y<e*. S3 at She wu born September 14, 1910 ia Sunfield, the daughter of Rockwell and Vienna (Dunham) Linhart Elaine graduated from Sunfield High School in 1929 aad wu married to Theo Ysger. November 16,1929 ia Toledo, Ote She wua lifelong reantent of tbe Sunfield. Lake Odesu area. She wu a member of Ibe First Baptist Church of Setewa, die Good Sam dub of which she aad Theo ware King and Queen in 1987. She wua member of die Holiday Ramb­ ler Oub. She wu preceded in death by two brochen, Oswald aad Richard; two staters, Muitw Taylor aad June Muir. Surviving are bar hnabead, Theo; dne aoaa. Duane (Ellen) Yager of Lake Oleasa, Cameron (Kay) Yager of Late Ote« and Wendell (Bomiie) Yager of Ionia; ten grandchildren; 26 grear-grandthildren; one brother, Maynard Ltaban of Bade Qrek. Rueral services were held Tuesday, August 9 a die Koops Funeral Chapel Late Odesu with Reverend Dick CTOm officiating. Burial will be In LUeside Cexnetay- Walter Sdimiiit HJ SUNOS-Water Schmidt, 72. of South Vx. Schmidt wu bora oo March 8, 1922 at Mrryldtrir, Boland the arm of Gustav and Julia­ na (Heitman) Schmidt He wu raised in Poland and in Germany aad attended schools there. He wu ■■rind to Martha Drager on July 8, 19501a Germany and came to the United States aad Woodland ia 1937 from Germany. Water wu euptoyed for 15 yean st dm former Action-Flex Company in Hasting, and wu also engaged in fanning in tte Wc idland/ Coaa Grove areu for many years. He roired in 1984 and moved taao Hastings in 1987. He wu a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Woodlaad. Preceding him ia death were his parents; four brothers aad one sister. Walter to urvrved by bis wife, Martha; er ^taaSuSutogrid'and DevkMipercrr, Otsego, daughter aad husband, Helene and James Partridge, Hastings; son. Ernst SdunidL Hastings, son, Einhard Schmidt Lansing; step­ son art wde, Erich aad Mary Sdda, DeWitt; five grandchfldreai tox step^randcbtldren; four brothers, Ernst Schmidt Vancouver. Brittoh Columbia, Siegfried Schmidt Germany, Omid Schmidt Germany. Helmut Schmidt Germany; two stolen. Haida Fute. Vancouver, British Columbia aad Lydia Jette, Germany. Funeral services were held Monday, August 8, at the Wren Ftuunl Home with Pastor Alaa Sellman offteatiiig. Burial win te at Riverside NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NaUivilte Father The Church Page is Paid for Dy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA Mattings end Lake Odessa WMN RMRM HOMK Hastings of Mattings NATIONAL BANK Of HASTINGS Member F.O.I.C. BOSLIY FHAMSACY Prescriptions - 118 S Jefferson - 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTUMNG CO. Hasting*. Michigan HArnees hbw olabs raooucn, 770 Coofc Rd. — Hastings. Michigan me. HASTINGS FIBST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. HaatMg. Machkgan. G Kent Keller Pamor Saib C Keller. Director of ChmtiM Education vundiy 9 30 Morning Worship Seiv.ce Nunery provided Brmtkau of 9 30 nervier over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10 30 Chiltfree'B Ctart WOODLAND - Vesta B. Born. 91. of Woodland passed away Tuesday, August 2, 1994 at Tendercare Nursing Home. Hastings. She wu born March 3. 1903 in Woodbury the daughter of George and Cora (Nead) Leffler. Vesta attended Woodland Schools through the 10<h grade and graduated from Hastings High School. Kalamazoo Western Normal Teachers College. She taught elementary school in Clarksville and Woodland for several yean. She married Robert L. Born on August 30. 1934 in Woodland. She lived in Clarksville and Woodland areas all her life. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church and Woodland Womens Study Club. She was prwxded in death by her husband, Robert. September 30. 1989. one great­ granddaughter; one brother, Ralph Leffler and wife, Agnes; one daughter-in-law, Gloria. Vesta is survived by two sons, Robert George (Barbara) Born of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Phillip (Joyce) Born of Tuscon. Arizona; two step-daughters. Mrs John (Caro­ lyn) Brecheisen of Coldwater and Mrs. Eugene (Frances) Reuther of Woodland; eleven grand­ children; 28 great-grandchildren; one great­ great granddaughter Funeral services were helJ Saturday, August 6 at the Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland. Burial in Woodland Memorial Park. Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral Chapel m I ak* Odessa. j Pearl L- Fermmlen MIDDLEVILLE - Mrs. Peart M. Vermeulen. 90. of Middleville, passed away Monday, August B. 1994 M Tbornxppie Manor, Hastings. She wss bora oo April 9. 1904 in Dorr, the daughter of Fred and Anna (Van Ommen) Slagel. She wss raised in the Middleville area. She was married to Ernest E. Vermeulen oo Febru­ ary 9, 1922 in Middleville. Mrs. Vermeulen wss employed at Middle­ ville Engineering in the 1940’s and early 1950’s. She was a homemaker and enjoyed her flowers and gardening. She was a member of the Prairie Garden Club. Preceding her in death were her busband, Ernest E. Vermeulen; daughter, Marjorie M. Mulford; and great-granddaughter, Kalene A. Reahm. Surviving are a daughter, Norine (Keith) Wilsoo of Hastings; soa-tn-law, Al (Pat) Mulford of Hastings; five grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one Great-Great­ granddaughter. Funeral Services were held Wednesday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel, with Reverend Stanley Finkbeiner officiating. Interment at Mount Hope Cemewy Memorial cootributious may be made to Pennock Hospital RoaJ. Belson HASTINGS - Mr. Ron J. Belson. 84. at Hutings. died Mondiy, August 8,1994 u the Home of Hope in Grind Ripids. Mr. Belson wu born Jxnuxry 21, 1910 in Rutland Township, Bury County, the ion of William "Bernie" and Lida Jare (Hubbell) Belson. He attended Edger School and Haalings High School. He wu employed by Consumers Power Company for 24 yean, retiring in 1966 and previously by Eaton Manufacturing Company in Battle Creek. He and his wife the former Leah I. Burgess, whom he married October 13, 1951 were avid travelers, having journeyed lo every stale in the continental United Sutra, plus Alaska. Until health prohibited, they wintered in Florida. He hu raided at Founlainview Retirement Home in Grand Rapida since December 1991. Mr. Belson wu a member of Firs Unted Methodist Church of Hutings and tte UtiUtia Workers of America. He wu preceded in death by bis parents; two sisters, Florence M. in 1922 and Mildred E. Litchfield in 1981; two brothers, Ernes C la 1945 and Fores R. In 1971. Mr. Belson is survived by Hi wife, Leah; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Alice Bellon of Grand Blanc; one daughter and no­ in-law. Betty and Daniel Haraburda of Middle­ ville; four grandchildren; two brothers, Wilber B. Belson of Homonaaaa, Florida and Hany J. Belson of Battle Creek; one sister-in-law, Donna M Belson of Hastings; brotter-in-lsw I nd suter-ia-law, Alden and Gloria Burgeu of Grand Haven; several nieces and nephews Visitation will be Friday, Angus 12 at 10:00 m. until funeral time. i. Services will be held at 12^X) noon Friday. August 12 at tbe Wren Funeral Home in Hasmgs with Dr. Buffon! W. Coe offidatliig. Burial will be in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo tte Alxteuners Disease Foundation. Robert RoyRedt PLAINWELL - Robert Roy Reck. 69, of Milo Road, Plainwell, pawed away Angus 9, 1994 st borne. He wu boro on January 3. 1925 in Hammond, Indiana, tte son of R. Carlyle aad Helen (Miller) Reck. Mr. Reck attended Olivet College for three yean and attended for two yean at the Gradu­ ate Faculty of the New School for Social Research ia New Yak City. He wa editor tor 15 yean of the moohly publication of tte former Imotetlonal Mating hrrwmra ud Aaatotaan Uafon in Wuhingion D.CHewu Prairieville Towaahip Supervtocr te many years, retiring la 1991. He served with Rm tinted Stotts Anny Medical Com during World War D. He ten lived in Prairieville Township since 1977. He wa married lo Bette Mddrich oa April 1, 1949. Mr. Reck enjoyed ftohiag aad modei . ra - »v raniuaamg He wu preceded ia death by hto paretna and a sister Edith Jesse. He is survived by his wife. Bene; teee child­ ren. Jonathan and JoAnn Manin-Reck of Plain­ well, Victoria and Bruce Bartow of Wheatoa, Illinois and Robert William and Carolyn Rack of Sydney, Australia; four grandsons; sister. Ana Jenkins of Fishkill, New Yak. Cremation hu taken piaa at bis request. A private family sovice will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospia. Envelopes are available at tte home a WUliams Puaeral Home in Detern. | MiUhedA^^hbm HASTINGS - Mildred (Millie) A. Rathbun. 66, of Hastings passed away Tuesday, August 9, 1994 to Pennock Hospital Millie wu born oa Separmher 9, 1927 ia Ludington, the daughter of Alexander and Eva Marie (Bloager) La Barr She moved so Hastiaga ia 1951 from Lodiagtoo. She mimed John F. Rathbun in 1947. he died linuu) 1982. Mrs. Rathbun wu a member at Sl Rose Of Lima Catholic Church In Hastings. Millie worked at various restaurants in Hast­ ings, also at Eberhsrd’s-Ptnmbs until 1989. Surviving ire two ions, John aad wife Polly Rathbun of Kentucky and Gary Rtohbun at Grand Rapids; five daughters, JeanWilaoocf Lansing, Mrs. Joe (Barbara) Rowan of Lans­ ing. Deborah Sherman of Indiana, Mra Jim (Judy) DeCamp of Hastings and Alia Marie Miller cf Hastings; 16 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Larry La Barr of Scottville. Jama La Bair of California. Robert La Barr of Wisconsin and Donald La Bare at Battle Creek Visitation will be on Thursday, August 11, from 2-4 and 7-9 with Scripture Servfce to 6:30 at Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral Mara win be on Mday, August 12 at 11:00a.m. at Sc Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Hutings with Father Charles H. Fischer pffirtting Burial at Riverside Cemetery in Hastings. Memorial contributions may be made lo Amencsr Cancer Society. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY □11945-9554 �The Hasting# Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 — Page 7 Local family celebrates five generations Birmans to observe 25th anniversary la honor of their 25th wedding anniversary, the tanuly and special fnends of David and Mary Birman request the pleasure of your company at an open bouse on Saturday, Aug. 13, al the Grace Wesleyan Church Fellowship Hall. 1302 S Hanover St . Hastings. 2-6 p.m., ("A Time of Rememberance," at 4 p m ). David and the former Mary Mohl were married oa Aug 15. 1969 al Berkly Hdls Wesleyan Church. For the past 10 years they have made their home and enjoyed living on the family farm of Dave’s great grandfather McLeod, on Barnum Rd. The Lord has bless­ ed David and Mary's 25 years together .snd they would like lo give Him the honor and glory for His faithfulness to them. Dave and Mary have three children, lube. Grand Rapids. Jennie. Jackson and Ted who is at home. Morgans celebrate 30th anniversary The wedding is being planned for Sept. 3. 1994. Ronald and Bonnie Morgan of Wail Lake. Delton, celebrated their 30th anniversary on August 7th Their children. Michelle Woolford of Pasadena. Ta.. Blake Morgan of Battle Creek. Max and Karen Raymond of Hickory Comers. Ray and Melissa LaMere of Negaunee. Mi.. Sandy Doublcdee. Richard and Laurie Court of Delton, would like to congratulate them. They also have 14 grandchildren and are expecting their first great grandchild. Rahn-Herman united in marriage L. Iraryti Rata aad Sylvia E Hennaa exctaafed vow* oa My (. 1994. The wedding Bak ptect ia Fiah HaKtary Part, wta Haaaagi Mayor Maty Lou Gray performing ■he cereauray la aoeadaace were the children of the couple. Jeremy Rata. Joah Herman and Dtatei Herman, the mother, of btta partie*. Ptatae Rata of Ana Arter. MI aad Anna Guard, of San Fraacuco. CA. aa well aa. aeveral dtae friend, and family member, la­ ctate, the bride', smer-in-law Jean Girardi of California Music waa provided by Michael Fnnaaa. notaiat. The couple ipau their hoaeymooo ia brad Robert and Aleta Griffin (formerly Aleta Drew) or Hastings ceieoraiea tncir zxn woo­ ding anniversary on July 12, 1994 with a private dinner m Hastings The couple were married by Akta's uncle. Rev Harvey Hafner, on July 12. 1969 at the Level Park Wesleyan Church in Battle Creek Aleta worked at Riverside Insurance Com­ pany from 1969 through 1972. She also work­ ed for the Hastings Area Schools as a teacher's aide from 1990 to 1993. She cur­ rently works for Fkxfab. Inc. in Hastings as a secretarial aide in the engineering department. Aleta earned a clerical certificate from Kellogg Community College in April of 1990. with honors Robert worked for E.W. Bliss Company of Hastings from 1973 to 1980. He is currently working for the Kellogg Company in the cor­ porate engineering department. Bob has a Bachelor of Music Degree from Western Michigan University, graduating in April of 1972. He also earned an Associate Degree in Electronics Technology from Kellogg Commuruty College, graduating with honors in 1985 Robert and Aleta have four children. Gabriel Griffin. Tamara Rasey (who lives with her husband Brian Rasey in Cedarville. Ohio) aad Rachel and Deborah Griffin. Bill and Bonnie Cruttenden of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Robin Rae. to David W. Guthrie, son of Wm. Guthrie of Pittsburg. PA and Joye Sagers of Salt Lake City. Utah Robin graduated from Hastings High School in 1988 and received her BA degree from Brigham Young University in 1993. David graduated from Granite High School in Sait Lake City and currently attends Salt Lake City Community College and work, at Wasatch Lawn. He served his mission in the Wa&hingf'vi. D.C. area between 1990 and 1992 The wedding ceaemony will take place at the Washington. D.C. Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints on Sept 8. 1994. A ring ceremony will be conducted at the LDS Church in Hastings on Sept. 10. Mabel Lavender to mark 80 years Mabel Lipkey Lavender of Hastings is celebrating her 80th birthday. "Lipkey” was on the Pennock Hospital Nursing staff from 1942-1970. The open house will be August 21 from 1-5 p.m. at 2410 River Road. Hastings Come and help us celebrate Spoaaored by daughter Miry Van Der Moten Mid family No gifts pteasc Grace Walton’s 80th party set Dean-Case exchange vows Bonita Dean and Rob Case wire united in marriage Saturday . July 9. 1994 high on a hill-top overlooking the farm of Rob's grand­ parents Voight and Bemadeno Van Svckk Rev Merlin Pratt performed the ceremony tn the presence of their families The bride was attended by Mrs. Marty (Keith) Hoag of Bartie Creek and Bndgcne Stahlhood 'daughter of the bnde). Jim Case brother of the groom served as best man with Bobby Stahlhood (son of the bride) as ring bearer Following the wedding the couple enjoyed a carriage rule through the countryside and were greeted at the home of Jim and Angel Case by friends and relatives for a reception Parents of the couple arc Daitd Dean of Dowling. Shirley Dean of Battle Creek and Dennis and Connie Case of Dowling Rob and Bonita also have an infant son. David Voight After a honey moon on Mackinac Island and northern Michigan, the Cases reside near Dowling Arends-Gaskill plan to wed Oct. 18 Wedding vows will be exchanged on Oct. 8. 1994 between Christina Louise Arends and Gordon Dennis Gaskill, both of Hastings. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Pamela J. Arends also of Hastings and the late Christopher J. Arends. She is a graduate of Hastings High School and Davenport College She is currently working in Grand Rapids al Choiette. Perkins and Buchanan The future groom is the son of Ervin and Carol Gaskill of Hastings of Hastings He too. graduated from Hastings High School, and Grand Valley State University He is current­ ly pursing his master's degree at Aquinas College Lores. Shirley La Dere (great grandmother). Gerald and Shirley are Hastings residents. Debi .nd Sara live at Rockford. Mich Peart, a former Michigan resident, now lives in Clifton. Texas. She was born in Roseville, Indiana on May 7. 1906 She celebrated her Mth birthday this year. Baby Sara was born March 29. 1994. Woodland NEWS: Cruftenden-Guthrte plan to wed next month Griffins celebrate 25th anniversary This five generation celebration look place M a Mohler reunion July 2, 1994 at Charlton Park. Huongs Standing in the photo n Gerald La Here (grandfather!, (left to right). Peart Mohler Nichols (great great grandmother). Debt Zandstra (mother) holding daughter Sara De The children of Grace Walton would like to mvrte all family, friends, neighbors and acquaintences to a surprise 80th birthday party and family reunion. Tbe joyous event will take place on Satur­ day. Aug. 20 at the Freeport Park Pavillion. A potluck dinner will be served from I to 5 p.m. Everyone »* welcome to come and help Grace celebrate her 80th birthday and make it a day she will never forget Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance crews and auxiliary members have planned a two-day garage sale with luncheon, a quill raffle and a series ot Sunday dinners. The garage and bake sale will be held at Cunninghams’ Acre from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Aug. 19 and 20. Lunch with a menu of three kinds of soup (bean, chili and vegetable beef). rtoppy joe sandwiches, pies, chips, pickles, coffee or tea will be serv­ ed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on both days. If anyone still wants to donate good, clean useable nems or clothing, they can contact the ambulance group at 367-4915 The monthly ambulance benefit dinners for 1994-95. which are held on the third Sunday of each month, will begin on Sept. 18. The first dinner will be roast beef and ham. These dinners include a complete salad bar, vegetable, potatoes, desserts and drink1 and are held at Cunninghams' Acre from noon to 3 p.m. with carry-outs available. Dinners also are delivered to shut-ins and handicapped persons who uui an order to 367-4915 or J14-7328. After the September dinner, a drawing will be held for the third annual quilt raffle. A king-sized, hand-made quilt in a crazy quill pattern made of silks and velvets donated by Della Shellman and Dortha and Nelson Begerow. two full-sized afghans made by Achie Blochowiak and Marvel and Carol Neel and hand-made throw rug made by Bernice Cum already have been donated as prizes. Te quilt includes pillow cases and ruffled pUow shams and the bask color is blue T sere probably will be more prizes donated before the drawing. Tickets for the drawing are on sale now. They may be purchased from ambulance crew or auxiliary members or at the Woodland Township building on Main Street across from the bank. The 1947 Class of Woodland High School held its 47th reunion Sunday at Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings. Those who attended were Marvin and Ella Kantner. Lyle and Jean Sand­ brook, Lynwood and Beth Hynes, Ron Hesterty. Edgar Boulter. Ed and Phyllis LaRue Reed. Dale and Nancy Cunningham. Vernon and Ann Shook Booher, Ted and Joyce Offley. Gene and Betty Makley. Dallas and Ardeth Blood Chapin and Mrs. Blood, who is 91 years old. Ella Kantner said they had a nice day. nice weather and good food. Adam Smith, son of Dennis and Kitfhy Smith of Bayne Road, won first place in trac­ tor handling for high school freshmen and sophomores at both the Bany County and Ionia County fairs, and when the state-wide contest was held at the Ionia Fairgrounds, he tooK iinn place. Plans are well under way for the Labor Day weekend Woodland Homecoming celebration Sept. 3.4 and 5. There will be homemade ice cream at the Woodland United Methodist Church ice cream social Friday evening, as well as sloppy joe sandwiches and honk-made pies. The Woodland Eagles will hold a fish fry at their building the same evening; both events will be public. The weekend softball tournament will begin in the park at 6 p.m. At 8:30 p.m.. The Musk Masters will fur­ nish music for a teen dance in the park. An adult dance will be held at the Eagles, with musk by Dave Ritter. Saturday will be a full day for everyone. Crafters will begin selling al 10 a.m.. and there arc still spaces available. Contact Betty Curtis for details. The parade will organize at noon at the junior high school and judging will begin at 12:30. The parade will be held at 1 p.m. with the Lykins Brothers who recently retired after running a welding shop in Woodland for more than 40 years as grand marshals. Dave Niethamer is the contact person for parade en­ tries. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. After the parade, there will be a grand mar­ shal reception in the park pavilion, which will include cake and punch Kids games and contests with prizes will be held in the park after the parade, too. If you are willing to help with this activity, contact Lois Musbach (Mrs. Douglas). Trkia Duits or Bcttv Curtis Kathy Stowell is putting together a program for afternoon and evening entertainment She is still open for suggestions. The Woodland Lions Club barbecue chicken dinner will begin at 4:30 p.m. and chicken, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw. watermelon and drinks will be served unit! 7:30. or until 1.100 tickets ran out. Only the exact number of tickets for the chicken halves ordered have been printed, and they are now being sold by Woodland Lions When they are sold, there will be no more. 1 have tham at the library if you can't find anyone else to buy oae from. Watch this column for further details. Tom and Doris Niethamer had guests from Germany at their home on M-43 for a few days last week. The guests were distant cousins from Obeijesingcr. State of Baden. Wunenberg. Germany, who were on a threeweek holiday in the Umtod States Marties Dingier is a secretary at an industrial firm. Doris Dmgkr is a school teacher at Valdenbuch. and their father, Rudolph Dingier, is a retired former. The German cousins had visited New York. Washington D.C.. Virginia. North Carolina, aad the Smokey ar. Blue Ridge Mountains before getting to Michigan. While they were here, they also visited Dak and Lee Geiger, who arc cousins. The Niethamers have visited the Dinglers in Germany two or three times and this is the se­ cond trip the Germans have made to the Niethamer forms. They stayed three days. Brenda Enz told me that she had recently spent two weeks with her sister. Betty Cook, who formerly had a beauty shop in Woodland aad worked for Elb Kantner at her shop for several days. Cook now lives in Tennessee aad is iD with cancer. She has had surgery and will have more on Aug. 18. Brenda will return and be with her sister at that time. Brenda said Betty would appreciate cards and prayers Her address is Betty Cook. Route 2. Box 2400. Bean Station. Tenn. 37702. Rudi Niethamer had callers last week. Pauline Bird from Appk Valley, Cdif . came with her daughter, Gloria from Lansing, on Thursday afternoon. Mrs. Bird will be in Michigan for two weeks visiting her daughters and their families. The other daughte., Eleanor. lives near Kalamazoo. Oa Saturday Louise Hilbert Shorno of Col­ dwater. the widow of Don Shorno. and her daughter. Janet of Lansing, dropped by. They also visited Louise's sister. Ellen Hilbert Ken­ ny, al the family cottage on Saddlebag Lake whik in the area. Later, she will fly to Seattle to visit her son. Don. his wife and two sons for a week. The Rev. Hankyu Park, originally from Korea, who is now a district superintendent of the United Methodist Church in California, preached al Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday morning. He first visited Woodland with the Rev. Claude Ridky whik he was studying at a seminar. Al that time, he spent Christinas at the Woodland parsonage and became acquainted with many local peopk. Ann Bump had written to him in February and three weeks ago got a letter saying he was going to fly into Iowa and rar a car and would come here to »ee the folks. Pastor Carl Litchfield wrote to him then to see if he wished to preach the sermon whik he was in Woodland. After church. 37 church peopk held a potluck in the park for him and his wife. Park and his wife came to Iowa to visit a daughter and her family and from there were driving to Dowagak to visit Ann Ridky. before going on to visit a son and his family in Canada. They will later return to Iowa and fly from there back to California This week, the Rev. Cart Litchfield is dean of a junior high church camp at Wesley Woods. Sarah Dingerson. Darleae Niethamer. Jeff Stewart and Eleanor Sayer from this area are there to help with the project. LeRoy and Joyce Ressner got home from Florida Wednesday night last week. They had gone several months ago for Joyce to have medical treatment where her most recent records and x-rays were on fik. Joyce said that despite the amputation of her left foot «mi tha trip, she is able to drive. She drove part of the way. She said she is getting along well with her new prothesis and is able to walk up and down the stars in their home on M-43. They hope to be in Woodland until November. The Rev. Gerry Bates is under treatment for a heart rhythm problem. On Monday. Aug. 22. the Woodland Township Board will hold its regular August meeting in the old historic town hal 1 so that it will be open for interested peopk to visit once this year. The building will be open from 6:30 and the meeting will begin at 7 p.m. �P«Qt 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 } J '’"I UBOML NOTICE anmaM mu Norar MFAUU ho»tea boon mode te tec condition* of o MUTUA1 SAVINGS AND IOAN ASSOCIATION FJL. now known oa MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK 423 Wothtofton. Boy Ctty. Mkhlqon. oa rarorBaa in Lteor 473. Popo 714-737. Barry County ww w wnacn *onyi^ nwra t a quo ana unpaid at tee date of teia Morten tea aum of 83B.343.I4 DoNora lor prtncipol. totetwl at 10.90 portent por annum oa provided in sold Noto and Netica la hereby (Non tea* on tee 1st day of Soptomkor. 1444. of Ono o dock in tee afternoon of tee front ante on co of tea Courteowto in tee Oty of Mootinga. County of Barty, and Stato of Mirk law, teot being, tee place lor hotting Circuit Courtlor Mo County of Sorry. Mora wdf bo offered lor 00*0. and tote to tbe highoat bidder ot pubAc Mertgago doocrMod. lor teo purpoao d satisfying the amount duo and unpaid upon aoid MarMo logoi casta ond chorgoa of tho rudontption ported under Mo statute in ouch case made and prodded io ONf (1) year from Mo cow or oom. Dated: July 14. 1444 MUTUAL SAVWGS BANK. f .aA.. UNWr'l lUiMMYl, PC. SJ. NUMRMfYS (P1S3M) PIAXA NOKTH-BUm 4I0A 4800 FAMBON SQUARE BOUVLEVARD SAGINAW Ml 48404 1 .................................. MBtR FM NOTICK BY PWUCATXM ta Mo coao of Bobartg Thome u. Harold lo Course and Harvey and Bo-ro Warren, coao number h MS CH in Mo Circuit Court for tha County of Barry Thia la on action to quiet title to Mo fol lowing described promises COMMENCING AT THf SC COONCT 04 THE WfST 1/3 Of THE EAST 1/3 Of A fAffCEl Of LAND DCSCRNEO AS COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THf MIOOlf Of THf NOftTH 1<N( Of THf NW I 4 Of SECTION 29 T3N. RT9W. THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 40 ROOS ANO 13 LINKS TO THE CENTER Of THE EAST AND WEST HIGHWAY. THENCE M AN ELY DIRECTION ALONG THE CENTER Of THf EAST ANO WEST HIGHWAY TO THE CENTER Of THf NORTH ANO SOUTH HIGHWAY. THENCE RUNNING M A N1Y DtRECTlON ALONG THE CENTER Of THE NORTH .AND SOUTH HIGHWAY TO THE NORTH LM Of SAID SECTION 29. THENCE WEST TO THf SAID POINT Of COMMENCEMENT; THENCE WEST 300 FEET fOR A PLACf Of BEGINNING THtNCf NORTH 300 FEET THENCE WIST 45 FEET THfNCf SOUTH 300 HET. THENCE EAST 45 HET TO THE RLXCE OF BEGINNING NOTICE TO DEFENDANT HAROLD LA COURSE Yau are required te anower Mo aftegotions in the complaint to quiet title in tho above-mentioned case. You must answer Mo complaint or toko other action in Mo Circuit Court for Mo County of Barry The failure te answer will resuh in a default judg mont quieting title to tho abovar—descr ibod lands in i— - ~ or w -* e-i . wi ---------fSRwr i hjmiiik nouerva nunius. At a session of said Court hold in tho Allegan County CourMouso in tho city of Allo gon. County of Allegan, and State of Michigan on July IB. 1444. PRESENT HONORABLE RICHARD M SCHUSTER Circuit Court Judge IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that tho Plaintiff may give nof.c. by publKatwn to Defendant Harold lo Course by publishing a copy of tho order once each weak tor throe consocuWve wosks In Mo following publication HoaHngs Banner. It la further ordered Mot Mo Plaintiff needs not send a copy of the order to Defendant Harold La Course's tost known addreeo because based upon affidavits tho Defendant s address is not known to Mo Plaintiff Dated: July IB. I BBS HONORABLE RICHARD M SCHUSTER (9/IB) (8/18) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIOAN NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENT! ANO PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHU. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN, ANO ANY OTHER INTERES­ TED FERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning e propoeed amenOnent to the Rutland Charter Townahlp Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wedneeday, August IT. ISM, commencing at 730 o'clock pjn. at the Rutlato Charter Townahlp Hall. 2461 Heath Road. Heatings, Mlchlgm. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to ba coneMerwd Include, In brief, tha foUowtng: 1. Conalderatton of the application of Rosa M. Baker. 1880 W. Gun LUa Road, Haatlnga, ML tor reaming of property currently zoned "R-1" Reeldentlal Single Family to the -C-l" Office District or “OT Community Bualneea Dtetrict. Tho property la located at 1880 W. Gun Lake, deecrlbed aa: Beginning M a point In the centerline of MJ7 which Ilea North 3.87 loot, thence North 88 dsgrseo 48 mlnutoe East 301.40 feet, thence North 88 dogroee 18 minutes n seconds Esst 14042 tost from West U Section 13, Township 3, Rmgs 8 tor beginning, thence North 29317 toot, thence North 73 degrees 19 minutes East 343.10 lest, thence South 22 dogma 42 mlnutoe 30 seconds 288.42 feet, thence Sou* 1 degree 43 minutes 30 seconds East 114 feet, thence South 88 degrees 18 mL-atee 30 seconds West 442.80 feet to beginning. 2. Such othar and further matters as may property come before the Planning COfTWldS^Grt. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Townahlp Planning Commission reserves the right to alter tho proposed wnendmenta at or toMowtog the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the application, tho Lmd Use Plan and the zoning map and Zoning Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Townahlp Hail. 2481 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during re^ilar business hours end that copies of the Zoning Ordinance andtor Land Use Plan and maps may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be recshred from sny Intersstsd psreons concerning the foregoing appHcalton by tho Rutland Charter Townahlp Clerk at the Township HaM H any time during regular business hours up to tho data of ths hraring on August 17. 198* and may ba further received by the Plwnlng Commission at said hearing. Rutlsnd Charter Township win provide necessary reasonable auxiliary Nde and services, ouch as signore tor tho hoering Impaired and audio tapas of printed material being considered at the hoering to Individuals with dtoshllttios upon seven (7) days notice to tho Rutland Charier Township Clerk. IniWMiNe with dtosMRiee requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho Township Clerk al the addrsea or tho telephone number listed below. AS In toresled persons are Invited to be present at the Moresald time and RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By. Barbara Bedford, Township Clerk Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Haatlnga, Mt 480884725 R18I64S21M (7J1) Ann Landers Be aware of child sex abuse Dear Abb Laudas: 1 am 32. After ex­ hausting all avenues to prevent my stepsister from allowing our father to baby-sit for her two children. 1 wu left with no alternative but io reveal the truth. I wu never able to talk about my past, so I decided to write everything down I wrote about how the sexual abuse with my stepfather when 1 wu 11. He began by wearing down my self-esteem, constantly finding fault and being emotionally abusive. By the time I wu 11. he had undermined my self-worth to the point that I felt I had no right to say no to him. I left home when I wu 14 and went to live with my muural father I’d had very little con­ tact with him. but 1 felt sure he would take good care of me. His second wife had just divorced him. ao when I moved in. it wu just the two of us. My father didn’t see me u his daughter. He saw me as his wife. The incest continued until my 18th birthday, when I finally decided » leave his house. When I wrote down my history. 1 made copaes and sent them to several members of the family. Soon after the mailing, they told me they had no idea such abuse wu going on. I believe in my heart that all the signs were there — and they had to be obvious to anyone who wu willing to acknowledge them ' Children who are abused often display unusual behavior Why is it that the very peo­ ple who are supposed to love and protect us are so quick lo label us ’ problem children?" Are people so blind they cannot see what is happening? Don’t they understand that the welfare of the child is more important than their desire not to deal with what 's going on? After ail those years of abuse. I am not fighting a more difficult battle with my family to reclaim my childhood. 1 realize how much 1 have been cheated out of. and I want to get the word out to families everywhere. Look, listen and be aware. Thanks. Am. on behalf of all the children. — Mu.Ttgomery. Ala Dear Montgomery: Here's your message. 1 hope it gets through to the people who need to hear it. 1 also hope you are getting counseling lo help deal with your nightmarish past. Your ability io write to me is a step toward healing. Dressed for guests No shoes, no service? Dear Aan Laedors: *'A1" is a nice (<iy but a Hole rough around the edges, which I knew when I mimed him I know he will never change red have decided to love him the way he b. But I do need your opinion about •omething. Lost Sunday. Al wax lining around in his undenhorts when tome neighbors dropped by. He greeted them cordially but mode no apologies. Nor did he leave to pul on some tronoen. After they left. I told Al I wm deeply Dear Ann: I attend church with a woman who thinks it is perfectly all right to take ha shoes off during the service. What do you have to say about thb? — Dumont. NJ. Dear Du: I say the poor woman's feel pro­ bably hurt. Be thankful that yours don't. Votes of Confidence He said. "Thb b my home, and they weren’t invited. Besides, nothmg showed. 1 don’t feel I owned than any apologies.” Who’s right? - Visalia. Calif Dsar Vbabe: More b involved than how much "showed.” If Al were wrapped in a towel, nothing would show, but that’x no way to entertain guests. I’d say you were right. Gem of the Day: Happiness is what hap­ pens when you gel too busy to be miserable. Tipping fallout Drer Aau I .■Srn: My txubmxl hu lunch ■ • Chinree resuuraiu M lean once a week. He alway, include, me along with teveral fellow worken. and the reuauram u quite informal ••Frank" n not a great lipper, and 1 often must reminc aim lo leave tomething for the wahreu. Sometimes he does, and sometimes Park Hospital, Highland Park. D. on June 21 at4:4t p.m. to Pnuta and John Geyda of Buf­ falo Grove, D.. weighing 6 lbs., 9 oa. and 20* inches long BOY, David Lym Pierce, born at Pennock Hospualon July 26 at 9:22 a m. to David and Lucinda Pierce. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 12 BOY, Cody Norman, bom at Pennock Hospital oa July 27 at 11:40 to Jerry and Sharon Harris. Vermontville, weighing 8 Rm . 3 oes. and 22* inches long. G1KL, Elizabeth Grace, bora at Pennock Hospital oa July 27 at 8:37 a m. to Yvonne Eckelbecker. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 15 b ou and 20* inches long. GIRL, Erika Lyn. bora at Pennock Hospital on July 28 at 5:04 a.m. to Tamara and Michael Thornton. Hastings, weighing 4 lbs.. 14 ou. GIRL, Carmen Nicole, bora at Pennock Hospital on July 28 at 1:19 p.m. to Priscilla and Bryon Terpening, Battle Creek, weighing 7 R».. 15 ou. and 21 mchf long Coming September 12th Gun Lake Family Medicine Pediatrics to Geriatrics, complete family care Dr. Spindler will begin seeing patients September 12,1994 James R. Spindler Family Practice I24tli \m .. .id 1.1< tut tn Wcivk's I tiiidiiiii ii X I'h.irtn.ii i. Shcllniillc I hi molt iiifm in.ilioii or to sclndiilt .in .ippninliiii nt i .ill ' Drer Am I antler.: I am a U.S. citizen liv­ ing in Taiwan I read your column every day in the China Post. While going through my desk. I came acrou something that might in­ terest your readers, since we all need a little positive reinforcement in our everyday living I don't know who the author is. tax I hope you will prim it anyway. — Cart in Taiwan Dear Cart: 1 appreciate your contribution. Thank you so much Here it is: Five Votes oT Confidence Today is a new day Hence: 1. I refine lo be shackled by yesterday s failures. 2. What I don't know I will no longer allow lo imimidair me. I will instead view k u an opportunity 3. I wul am allow others lo define my mood, my method, my image or my mission. 4. I will pursue a mission greater than myself by making m least one person happy dim he or she saw me. 3. I win am tolerate setf^ity. gossip or negativism — from myself or from others ____ ;___ x GBL, Albon LeAMe^orn st Highland James R. Spindler, M.D. <.72-9S9S he doesn't. Now and then, others in our party will leave the tip. This past week. Frank received a phone call from a former waitress at this restaurant 1'li call her ’’Beth.'' Beth told Frank that while she wu still employed there, she saw Frank's waitress spit in his food before she served him. Beth said she confronted the waitress, who told her flat out that Frank was a lousy tipper and it wu her way of "getting even.” When Beth reported this waitress' behavior »o the manager, he said. "What do you expect me to do?” Beth wu so upset, she called the health department and reported it. When the manager found out. he fired Beth The health department has yet to investigate the restaurant. Both Frank and I arc dumbfounded. Should Frank go back to that restaurant and com­ pilin'’ Doesn't a restaurant have lo abide by certain standards? Frank is a very well-known businessman, and I don*! want to bring undue ridicule oo him because he isn’t a good tipper. But I don’t think his failure to tip justifies such abominable treatment. What would you do. Am? — Still Washing Out My Mouth in Fori Worth. Texas. Dear Texas. First. I would not return to a restaurant where I knew a waitress had spit in the food for any reason whatsoever. Second. I would call the owner and in­ tervene on behalf of Beth and make an effort to get her job back. Third. 1 would inform the owner that I will not be dining in his establishment as long as "The Spitler" is ou the premises. Fourth. 1 would tell Frank that from now on you will attend to the tipping. Fifteen percent of the check is considered good. If you want excellent service, go to 20 percent. Beriia Center United Methodist Church is having ns ice crexm social Saturday. Aug. 13. from lo 7 p.m. on the comer of Jordan Lake Road and Peck Lake Road. They are serving tkW' joc undwiches and hotnaMdc pic* aioaj, with the ice cream. One can take gravel raodi via Musgrove to Ainsworth to Portland Rood or the Tasker Rood route to reach a bridge ova the 1-96 expressway. Union Bank has announced in an ad that their main lobby will be closed MondayFriday, Aug. 22 through 26. The branch of­ fice cm handle any transactions. The Village Council uill meet Mondsy. Aug- 15. at 7:30 p.m. in the council chambers. The Chamber of Commerce is having a family pxnic at the park on Thursday, Aug. 18.016:3? p.m. An lonr. publication had a short notice of the death of Marilyn Forney. 59. of Grand who died July 26. Arrangements woe by The Simple Alternative. She is sur­ vived bv her mother. Eloise Lyon, and a brotha. Mike Lyon; sons. Scott and Todd Gibson; and a daughter. Sabrama Gibson. She was predeceased by ha father, Edmond Lyon. She had been a granddaughter of San ford Lyon, rural mail carria here. Robert Morrill of Titusville. Fla. die< July 25 in Florida He was bora Jan 12. 1937. in Lake Odessa. He was retired from Oldsmobile. His surviving wife is Bonn* and he had three daughters His brothers are Dr. Charles and Dr. Keith Morrill. He had lived much of his life in Grand Ledgv. Tbe parents of Ken Cole of Fourth Street drove for 16 hours July 30 and arrived in town in time to attend the last hour of Depot Day. for which their son had been one of the volunteers. The Cotes reside in Massachusetts An item in an area publication, in a story about the proposed Youth Ranch, wared that the former Honey Creek Christian Services property on Grand Riva Avenue in Boston Township is available for purchase. Did you ever see the famed motto that reads "She who has the most fabric wins?” In case there is a woman who has one spot left for some more there is even a fabric field trip coming toward the end of August in Beaver Dam. Wise., and Chicago. This is a three-day fabnc shopping spree sponsored by the American Sewing Guild. Did you read about the lady who had so many pieces of fabric she stacked them in piles on a credenza. sorted by color, just so she could look at them every day? The death of the Rev Clifford Howe of Perry has been reported. He was 85. a native of Dansville He was a deacon and elder in the Free Methodist Church and served more than 40 yean as pastor of lord churches, as well as conference evangelist and conference mis­ sionary. Romeo. Hastings and Gladwin were some of hts charges His wife. Lucille, died in 1993. He is survived by a son and two daughters Mildred (Granger) Carey of Charlotte died July 25 at age 94 She had taught in Eaton County rural schools. Vermontville. Maple Valley and Nashville. Her busband. Donald, was a school superintendent They lived in Vermootville. Caledonia and Augusta during his years in school administration. He died in 1945 She had been a world traveler. Ha sisters, Iva Amspacha and Marjorie Childs, live in Vermontville and sister Gertrude Tyla is in Dehon. Brothers Dorr and Keith Granger are in LMSing. As reported in the Woodland News recent­ ly, the Steve Barnums will be moving to Pewamo. Their new house is unda way. On Saturday, the two-man crew was laying subflooring at the location al the south end of Gould Street Five-day-old Jack David Tramp made his first appearance at church Sunday morning along with his parents. Ins brutha and sisia. Baptisms' services were held at Central United Methodist Church Sunday for Annie Jo Aad Peggi Lyn, twin daughters of Matt and Traci Grose of Hudsonville, and for Ezekeyial Kent, son of Doria Kent. The maternal family of Faulkners were there in great numbers, as were otha relatives. Abo, several Kent family members attended. Following the worship service, a ground breaking service was held outside. The breezeway has been removed along with in­ terior closets and the entrance oo the north side of the church building, which led to the New construction continues. The Fairchild project at the corna of M-66 and M-43 and M-50 a well underway. This will service their trucks from the Lowell area and retail business from the three stale highways that meet there. On M-66, a new pole barn is be­ ing built al the rear of a towing company near the 1-96 exit ramp. The credit union building at David Highway r> nearing completion on the exterior. Crystal Howard has been a patient al Mary Free Bed in Grand Rapids afta some days at Pennock. Beulah Beland returned home last week from Pennock. Bob Shoemaker has been a Pennock patient Ellen Lucks of Coville Rond has suffered the loss of a second parent. In May ha fatha passed away. On Sunday early, ha mocha. Raha Jean Baka. aged 69. died. She was a Portland native, bora a Huizenga, and had liv­ ed in Lansing for 45 years. She is survived by Ellen and husband Michael Lucks, grandsons Levi and Seth, two sons and four otha grand­ children. as well as a sista. Freida Huizenga of Portland Services were io be held Wednes­ day at Immanuel Reformed Church. Lake Odessa's Chamber of Commerce had some favorable publicity in a Lansing newspapa with reports of chamber projects: curbside flowers at the park, new trash con­ tainers on Fourth Avenue (made by DuraTech. a local firm) and street banners Ment ion was also made of the chamber picnic Aug. 18 at the park In another article, mention was made of 4 class in stream fishing from Lansing Com­ munity College which had used the Coldwater Creek at Freeport as one of its sites. Their ap­ praisal was a great number in the Coidwata. but bigger fish in Prairie Creek in Ionia Coun­ ty. This class is one of the several outdoor ac­ tivities unda the college’s physical education program. Usually, about 25 students sign for the class, which has its outings on Fridays and weekends �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 — Page 9 The following manuscript. given to us by her daughter, Shirley Case, was written by Georgia Rickie Hammond when she was at­ tending school m February 1926 Gladys Slocum was the teacher Georgia was 14 years old. The essay was written for a geography class On Feb 22. 1994, Georgia was 82 years old She wntes: "The name of my township is Hope. The grandparents of the oldest Campbell* living here now. they lived on the hill beyond the null More intelligent or better people never lived in thn community. They were called Dad and Mora Campbell Salmon HaU. a lawyer, lived in Hastings He often went to Kalamazoo, and stopped for rest at the Campbells' Dad was always noperui ne nopeo tor oettcr rooo in me future, tor better roods, better everything and so Hall got the township named "Hope" in his honor "Long ago before Barry County was organized, the French came over and roved along the great lakes and St. Lawrence River, and they probably came along the lakes of Barry County to fish and Lade furs with the Indians. "The first man in Hope was David Bowker, who settled m 1840 In March 1847 the Bun nells nxxved here. At that time, only three families lived in thu part of Hope Township S-la* Bowker. *ho lived opposite the Baird farm. David Bowker, who lived on the Wenman farm, also Mr. Nutt. "Some of the outstanding men and women are Charles Cocks. Sarah Brown and John Hinds. The people med to come to their neighbors* to spend the evening. The oxen would draw up to their door with a load who had come io spend the evening. "They had a huge fireplace with a great back log and the smaller sticks in front, sen­ ding out such a ruddy glow. The crane with its hooks for kettles would be turned out. a 'settle hung on and a rib or a piece of venison would soon be cooking over the lire, followed with sauerkraut aad other vegetables The tm oven nueo wtm Biscuits, wouio ne set Before tne fire. They never thought of going home Voctott -< ■- ■ * ' < mKinigm "I want to tell here a few incidents of pioneer days which will give you some idea of dow me cniuren sunervo tnrougn rear. "Part of die summer, a family lived in their new house, which had neither windows <r doors The children s ^her and mother went to buy some needed anicwv and left the four younger children alone the oldest wra 12 yaars age They were all desperately afraid of Indians. Across the road from the house about one acre of trees had been cut laying v-'-tre they had fallen Just before sundown about thirty Indians of both sexes rode to that chopping and began to make preparations to spend the night. More frightened children never lived. They thought thnt if they dal not kill them outright, the In­ dians would carry them off in the morning. They crouched down by tbe door pn tying out from behind the quilt that hung over it. "After they had cooked their supper, they sat down oa the logs and began to sing. They prayed and had a great meeting. Of courv, they (the lndiam| could not understand one word, bw they were happy, and so were the children * Awxher uddem I will tell about; John Kelley had a house tbe same as all the others, without doors or windows. It stood some durance back of where Will Keflry s barn now stands. The men from the neighbori.ood went to Gull Prai ne to work through the week and ou Saturday nights packed on their backs provisions for their families. "One rerang, when the women and children were atone, they looked out and saw three beers setting on their haunches aad look­ ing ia at the door. The children were badly frightened aad warned to climb the ladder to some boards that had been placed oa the beams to store things ou. But the ladder was outdoors. Rachel Ganger went out and brought the ladder in The girts tad heard that bean were afraid of fire. She took all of the dry fuel they had and made a fire. The bears umrdissrty went to the woods "Many early families and children sometimes suffered greatly for want of food For a long time the Bunnell* family had nothing to eat but meat and corn meal. How glad they were when one night an older Fite No. 94-21415-IE Estate of GUADALUPE A. I ICEAG A OwKMd Soctol Ucwity No 375 56^5765 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your Interest tn tho ottolo may bo borrod or ef­ fected by tho following Tho decedent. whoso loti known address wo* 12997 — 12 Mile «d. Shelbyville. Mkhigon 49344 died 4-26-94. An instrument doled 7-15-92 ho* boon odmltted os tho will of tho deceased Creditor* of tho deceased ore notified that oil cloim* against tho estate will bo forever borrod unless presented to tho independent personal representative Ruben Lkoroga. 5524 Edgoiawn Dr. SX. Kentwood Michigan 49508. or to both tho independent personal representative and tho Barry County Probate Court, 220 W. Court St.. Sto 302. Hooting*. Michigan 49058. within 4 month* of the date of publication of thi* notice. Notice it fur­ ther given that tho estate will bo thereafter align­ ed and distributed to the persons entitled to It. Richard J. Stakonberg (P33627, 1777 — 28th St. S.W. Wyoming. MJ 49509 (616)932-16666 (8/11) of Michigan Mortgagee, doted October 19. I9B9, and recorded on October 24. 1999 in Libor 490, on pogo* 185. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said Mortgagee to Barclay* American Mortgage Corporation by an assignment(s) dated October 30. 1989, ond recorded on November 8. 19S9 in Lfoor 490, on pogo 823. Barry County Record*, Michigan, on which mortgage there I* ctatotod to bo duo ot the date hereof tho sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Nine-Hundred Thirty-Six and 77/100 Doiiar* (S52.936.77), Including interest at 10.5% per annum. Tho redemption ported shol! bo 6 month* from the 9& such sate, unless determined abandon­ ed to accordance with 19480. 600 3241a. in which case tho redemption period shall bo 30 day* from tho date of such sale. CfTYOrMASTWM ORMNANCS NO. 272 AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTIONS 6.66. 6.131. 6 138 AND 6 173 Of ARTICLE III AND TO ADO SEC TION 6.101 AND 6 102 Of ARTICLE II OF CHAPTER 6 Of THf HASTINGS CODE THE CITY Of HASTINGS ORDAINS that Soctxms 6.66. 6.131.6 138 ond 6.175 of Artkto IU of Chapter 6 of the Hasting* City Code bo amended to read a* follow* 1. Section 6.66. No free towage disposal shall be furnished by said »y»fem to the city, or lo any agency, instrumsntullty, person. firm or corpora­ tion. public or private. The reasonable coat and value of any sewage disposal furnished to the city by said *y*tem tholl be charged against the city and shall bo paid for ’[periodically a* determined by resolution of tho city council.] a* tho services accrue, from tho current funds, or from the pro­ ceed* of taxes, which the city within constitutional and statutory limitation* i* authorized and re­ quired to levy, in on amount sufficient for the pur­ pose and such fund* when so paid shaft bo ac­ counted lor In the some manner a* other revenue of said system. 2. Section 6.131. The definition of Service lateral contained in Section 6.131 to amended to read os follows: Service lateral shall mean the pipe exten­ ding from tho sonitary sewer to tho ’[building •ewer.], including the wye branch. 3. Section 6.13b. Tho City Is responsible for the operation maintenance and repair of the ’(sewer main* and app*r tonances up to the service lateral.; Tho customer to responsibie for tho maintenance and repair of the building sewer ’(and service latorol) a* defined. 4. Section 6.173. All cost* and expenses inciden­ tal to the installation and connection of tho building sower ’[and service lateral) shall bo borne by the customer. Tho customer or person in­ staling tho building sewer for sold customer shall indemnify tho city from any loss or damage thot may directly or indirectly be caused by tho inttollo tten of the building sewer. ’Bracketed material represen** tho amended 5. Tho following Section*. 6.101 and 6.102. shall become DMsten 3 of Articte II of Chapter 6 of tho Hastings City Code DIVISION 3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE Section 6.101. Generally The operation, mclntonanco. oflorot Ion, repair and management of the water dtotrlbutten system shaN be under the supervision and control of tho Qty of Hosting*. Tho Chy may employ such person or persons te such ropacity or capacities as W <wvms *o cwry om me erncieni manage­ ment and aparattens of tho water distribution system and may make such rates, order* and regulations as ft deems advisable and necessary to nsiurs the efficient management and operation of the water distribution system. Section 6.102. Responsibility for maintenance and repair. Tho city to responsible for the operation, maintenance ond repair of the water distribution system up to and including the curb stop and box. The customer is responsfois for momtonaned and repair of the water service lateral from tho curb stop to the building or facility. Moved Jasporso ond supported by AAoy, that tho above Ordinance bo adopted os road. I, Sharon Vickery. Qty dark, do hereby certify thot tho above to a true copy of an Ordinance adopted by the Hasting* City Council on August 8. 1994. Shore-'* Vkkory. OtyOerk (B/11) Village of Cedar Creek, looking south. brother of Mrs. Brunnell's drove up with a wagon load of provisions, a barrel of white flour and a cow tied behind the wagon. "The people never did their work atone but had diferent "bees" such as logging bees, barn raisings, butchering, soap making, sugar making, quilting bees, singing schools, spell­ ing matches, and husking bees. "There were not any hospitals or nurses, and doctors were a long way off. so if anyone was sick the neighbors came to help. "The only mill was at Silas Bowker's. It was a large stump hollowed out. and with what 1 thmk they called a well sweep fined up with * maul on the end "The first teacher of the Mott School was Jordan Woodworth, afte.ward Mrs Addison Spaulding. Soton Doud taught there for four wirarn. also Mary Bunnell. Julia Graves. Carolina Doud and Angeline Pendleton "The first Hinds School was a log school house. This burned down and a frame building was put up. This was used only two years when it burned down. Then they built toe present school house u> 1883 "The Hastings Banner, newspaper publish­ ed in Bany County, always has Hinds District aews hems in the paper. "There is a co-openuiv> creamery at Schultz. A few years ago there used to be a thriving Grange at Shultz. Many of the women belonged to the Ladies Aid and to Cedar Creek Cemetery Circle. "Nearly all of the surface of Barry County was once covered with a glacial drift that left the hills, valleys, rivers and lakes. The soil is light. There are a great many lakes. Some are Pine Lake. Long Lake. Mud Lake. Head Lake. Wall Lake. Guernsey Lake, Cedar Lake and Siser Lakes. The southern portion was originally covered with woods. The nor­ thern. eastern and central portion were covered with beech, maple, basswood and pme. Most of toe trees have been cm. until naw there are not many forests, only brush left. Swamps and marshes abound. From the swamps and marshes arose swarms of mosquitoes... "la I S3* Barry Coumy wa> divided into four townships The first township meeting and election for Barry Township was held at the home of John Mitts. Then in 1850 toe township of Hope was set off from Bany. The first (Hope) Township meeting was held at toe home of Alvah Mott. The most of toe people are Republicans. The town hall is in Cloverdale. "Some of toe first farmers were Silas Bowker, David Bowker and Mr. Nutt. The present township officers (1926) are Super­ visor George Clouse. Clerk Charles Whitney. "There are many resorts in Barry along Long Lake and Wall Lake There are 384 farms. 10 schools, three cemeteries and more than 20 smaller lakes "The farms are not large. Most of them are from 40 to 80 acres. Farming has not advanc­ ed so much in this township as in some. Hope Township is more famous for its resorts, there being quite large ones at Walddorffs at Wall Lake and Ackers Point oo Long Lake, also Beechwood Resort at Wall Lake. "The traveling was poor. The way they traveled was by oxen with heavy wagons, by horseback and with (stage) coaches. Some of the roads were planks and corduroy. From toe year 1845 to 1855 may well be catted toe "plank road" era of Michigan. Today we go with cars or oa trains. They took their pro­ ducts to toe nearest towns such as Hastings. Cedar Creek. Cloverdale and Shultz They now use trucks to draw their produce. "The Chicago. Saginaw and Kalamazoo (Railroad) was built from Kalamazoo to Hastings in 1888. Just recently a gravel rand was built from toe Hinds School to Hastings. Also, toe Colgrove Rood was built from Hastings, goes past Shultz, connects the resorts at Wall Lake and Long Lake and then to Kalamazoo." This essay, written by a 14-year-old student for a geography assignment when doing seventh and eighth grade work, gives a glimp­ se of Hope Township in the mid-1920s. It show s us the kind of lessons that students were being taught about where they lived. The History of Allegan — Barry County. 1880 is reflected as a source of research for thi* article The tide page is missing so wc do not know what grade Georgia Rickies received, but it was no doubt an A. Georgia Rickies married Orville Hammond on Nov 27. 1935. and raised a family of four children, sharing her many skills with them. She has been active in toe church at Cedar Creek aad is a member of the Cedar Creek Cemetery Circle. FREE FREE Howl Legally Stopped Paying Federal Income Tax My name is Barrie Konicuv, and I am running for U.S. Congress on the Libertarian ballot in the 3rd district of Michigan, which includes Kent, Ionia, and the northern half of Bany County. I am a Libertarian because Libertarians support the Constitution, which expressly forbid* the federal government from imposing an income tax, which is a direct tax. on We the People. IRS TAXES ARE VOLUNTARY I know they are voluntary because my wile, Susie, has received a letter from the IRS exempting her from both filing and paying federal income taa. IF I AM NOT REQUIRED TO RLE OR PAY FEDERAL INCOME TAX, THEN NEITHER SHOULD YOU. Here are a few additional topics that I will be covering: • Stopping Audits • Stopping IRS Threats • Removing Tax Liens • Stopping Employment Withholdings * Removing Bank Account Levies « Stopping Wage Garnishments You’re Invited! A senes of FREE LECTURES open to the public on the subject of taxes and money will take place: Tuesday, August 9 Tuesday, August 16 11 AM, 6 PM 6l 8 PM 11 AM, 6 PM Sc 8 PM Democratic Ha;l, 328 S. Jefferson, in Hastings. In prepanrjon for the meeting. I ask you to call the IRS at 1-BOC 829-1040 and ask them die following question: “What law or statute reouires me to file or pay federal income tax.’" Write down whatever they tell you, and bring it to the meeting along with a friend! Paid for by: The Barrie Konicov for Congress Committee, 9390 Whitneyville Rd. SE, Aho. Michigan Postal Code 49302. Telephone: (616) 891-2217 J �Pag* 10 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 4-H rocket launch contest winners are announced 1 Tbe rocket launch competition at the Barry County Fair this year attracted 13 participants from area 4-H clubs. The top four place winner- their 4-H club, sponsor and distance from the target • First place — Tom Varney ot the Welcome Comers *-H Club. Wilder's Auto Service. 35 feet, two Inches front Ute target • Second place — Genevieve Lukasiewicz of Tbe Gathering 4-H Club. Granny's General Store. 47 feet eight locoes from tbe Second piece In the racM launch want to Genevieve (Jenny) Lukasiewicz, with • Third place — David Tobias of Ute Country Kids 4-H Club. King's Music Center. 58 feet one Inch from the target • Fourth place — Tammy Smith of The Gathering 4-H Club, Community Investment Center. 60 feet, five inches from the target Rret place in the rocket launch was won by Tom Varney. Welcome Comers 4-H Johnnie Ronald Stayton Jr.. Hastings and Teri Ann Eisner. Nashville. Michael David Conner. Defeat and Mary King of King's Music Center. NEWS SHAVER CLINIC F.sss.e L Eatul ywiimA vTvva of your local community, appear* In the Banner HOURS 10« W Mn SU w» *>«« CLEAN-OIL ADJUST Have Your Marie TMbaB. Data*. 948*8051 Same Day Service) ahavar... hav* It tunad up. cleaned up, and repaired. Factory trained rapaitnen REGISTER ---las aS- - - - rxhi,i «I win inorougniy crea>,a zx on. for Kindergarten In top condition. 'All needed parts, sharpening -AMdren lor Hastings kl xJorgarton this fall during tho spring kindergarten rout dup, are asked to rogiator thorn at tho administration of/toe at 232 West Grand. Include th* S4.W special. Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 pjn. Parants will need a copy of tho child’s birth certificate at tho time of registration. W there ere questions, call 948*4400. tree esnrior Only S6S.900 CM Maggfe Via Wl Sandberg & RaMwi Realty II DOWNTOWN HASTINGS New Delton well site to to the new win receive a big bonus. The total project will involve setting 13 new 1-M4-417-R335 ar 451-3222 SIENA HEIGHTS COLLEGE KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE REGIONAL CENTER Schedule of daae* to ha held at Ufogg Conmnaity Colage FaO Sesaansr 19MA5 Ss*tsaAsr 4, imOeesabsr 14, IBM <=• 4*1 ACCIH-Ar SyM* l| Iktatar *nWt ACC4M*kd*mi i AccauMlsc BAM Ml - C-l« Sm*:Oa.l,l>and Na.U kvwyTanwhj Lnyltojto A-lto G-tow. 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Though the new equipment will improve service rei (ability to local customers, the pro­ ject also will provide what is known as threephase power to the well. Large industrial meson and some farm equipment require three phase power to operate. This will in­ crease the potential for economic growth in the village aad township served by the utility’s Detoa substation. Hooidag up customers to the new and im­ proved system is expected to be accompi t&hed without the need for an interruption in electric service. However, as a precaution. Coo turners Rjwer recommends customers living in the area have battery-operated radios, flashlights and adequate water supplies handy Id reduce inconveniences in the event of an electric outage. Customers dependent on medical equipment should have an adequate bowery back-up power supply or be prepared to move to a location not affected by the outage, should ore occur. “Once we complete the change lo rhe new three phaae system. our customer, will enjoy a* increase in electric jervice reliability, a decrease in the number and length of outage, and better voltage level, coming oa of the ■dfi— " laid Joe Herdus. the utility', am manager. Conaumm Power Company, the principal subsidiary of CMS Energy Corporation, ia Michigan's largest natural gaa and electric utiUry serving six million of the Bate', nine aad one-half million resident, in 67 of the 68 Lower Peninsula counties. Planning a... GARAGE SALE? A-l« R-Btodn A-2M B. Strata CCD-103 Cover the weekend with your ad in The BANNER CaU 945-9554. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 — Page 11 Motorcycle rally held at Tyden Park for “Paws With a Cause" Lyi'ette Moore from Grandville and her English lab. Sam. pose for a photo. At the motorcycle rely. Lynette gave a demonstrebon wth Sam showing what he can do to help her. He can pick up objects, open end close door*, and pull Lynette'* wheelchair The final amount raised at the raly wa* not avaiable at preas time A motorcycle rally to benefit 'Pew* With a Cause." an organization which train* dog* to help people, wa* held Saturday el Tyden Park in Hasting*. The motorcycle* were fined tfo around the perk for people to inapect. Moot were Honda Gold Wing*, and many jacket* could be seen beering the logo ot the'Gold Wing" ckfo. BISD wins grants to help ‘school-to-work’ process by Jcm Gallup Staff Wnler Felpauscit to provide five cakes for Irving Charlton’s birthday party Jef! Ven Amen, bakery manager al Feipeuach in Hasting*, will over*** th* belong of net one. but rune cake* that wtl be needed for this Sunday1* cetabraton of Irving Chartion * birthday. Tha Food Center ia donating five of the cake*, th* Chartton Park Hrstonc Vfitage Foundation w« aupply four mor*. Also, icecream from Country Freeh Dairy, hot dog* from Thomapple Valley, buna from Country Fresh Bakery. Pepsi Cota from Paper, and popcorn from the Lansing Popcorn Company wifi be part of the fun at Chartton Park. An old fashioned ball game. Native American singer* and dancer* and basket weaver, the Sweet Adeline*. Thomsppto Oufamer* and much mor* will al happen thi* Sunday Th* festivities begin at 1 p.m. Slate and federal grants and cooperation between three intermediate school districts are expected to help Barry County students prepare for the workplace of the future. The grants and cooperative efforts among the Barry. Calhoun and Branch intermediate school districts focus on bow best to help young people make the transition from school to work, raid Barry Intermediate School District Superintendent Tom Mohler. A $10,000 planning grant from tbe federal government already has been received. It is being used io develop plans on bow to help area students gain tbe knowledge, skills, abilities and labor market information they need to make a smooth and effective transition from school to either higher education or carcvr-<inflgedemploymem. TH* grant will be develop plans for implementation cfthe *school-to-work" programs as seed money to stimulate creativity in making systems that build on and enrich promising programs, such as tech prep education, apprenticeships, businessTbe strategies that will be used in tbe planning and development of tbe «ct»oi-< re­ work system are: • Identifying current local school-to-work programs. • Establishing a network of organizations taking part. Joyce Bender installed as Hastings Postmaster AUGUST STH Wish he' a Happy 30th Gotcha Sis! LANDFILL, cont. from page I Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. to help provide trained, skilled young people for areg businesses. Tbe grant awarded to tbe tri-county Tech Prep Coneortium also will be uaed to abate Infonnall m lo benefit young people lo Barry. Br neb and Caiboun -xiunties. Anolb r. larger grant from U.S. Department of Labor ano administered through tbe Michigan Drpartment of Education and Michigan fob* Cnmmiwfon, will be uaed to implement information that official* have gathered on tbe best way to achieve success for tbe 35,000 students (12,000 of whom are juniors and seniors In high school*) in 19 K-12 school districts In the tri-county area. Eight stales received the federal gram*, ranging from J2 to S10 million. Michigan's grant is $8 million. In announcing the five-year implementation grams federal officials said the participating stales will be pioneers in the nation-wide movement to better prepare young people for college and careers. Tbe increasingly competitive global competition and tbe technologically advanced workplace were noted as chief reasons for emphasis on educating skilled tfudcntg, 'Michigan's educational reform amendments, with us significant local autonomy, serves a* a framework for tbe schooi-to-work opportunities system,' read tbe grant approval. 'Every school In the state must have a school improvement plan that deal, with school-to-work components. Michigan has a strong foundation for IS achooi-tO-work opportunities system through establishment of numerous critical psrtucrxhips. 'These partnership* will facilitate employer involvement through the recently appointed Governor's Council for Employers. Organised labor strongly supports state effort* Tbe state strategy includes a number of initiatives to assure that all youth, including dropout* students with disabilities and tbe adjudicated youth, benefit from tbe school-lo-work opportunities system. Tbe Michigan occupational Industry system offers students access to interest-driven information about job* available In the nate.' Tm real optimistic about it.* Mohler said of me program be is helping to develop. 'It just one more approach to provide Barry County residents with the skills and attitudes they need to be able to stay. Use and work productively in Barry County.' If you see this Bathing Beauty Joyce Bender, with her husband Jerry holding the bUe. was sworn In as the Postmaster of Hastings Post Office Tuesday Bender has been with the U.S. Postal Service for 16 year*, and has experience as an associate and regular rural mai carrier, super­ visor station manager and tactatator. She was sworn m by (right) Manager of Postal Operations Greg Chanski, commissioners to attend if they are only going to serve several mere month* referring to the four communooerr who were defeated tn last weeks primary "Maybe we should go just for fun." quipped Commissioner Ethel Bore, who clarified after the meeting that she wa* only joking ■ Changed Board s second meeting this month to 930 *m Wednesday. Aug. 24. to accomaodaae mow who want to attend the MAC meeting • Building community awareness and support. • Helping schools in meeting requirements of Public Act 25. • Determining skills and knowledge needed for entry-level enpicyment in collaboration with area employers. • Establishing a school-to-work initiative system and beginning implementation. "Based on the input we receive, we're going to say this is what seems to make sense for Barry, Branch and Calhoun counties.*" Mohler said Other earlier grants in the Hastings and Delton school districts have worked toward the same goal, be said. The Hastings schools have long been active in an education/business partnership, working with area businesses and industries ft a Official! Green Street Veterinary ainic ...IS NOW ofen ■*-**. an taiga V laeaa a7aan UmU K. Robwsoa DVM 945-94M One Year Later,,, To thank everyone for being so supportive during our 1st year... 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Chip, a forma raca of mini champs, bomhen and a host of otha highspew' sehkli k tried to cool bls son s hot tempo, hut at that age. what son listens to the advice of hu dad? The younger Curtis got out of racing for a while, though his dad still kept his finger on tbe pulse of the local circuiu. writing articles for ibe Marc Times Racing News. With the nan of tbe 1993 racing season. Ben again decided to try bls band at tbe wheel of a race car. a bomba. A bomba is one of the most inexpensive types of auto racing. The car is usually someone else "s used family cm wthSch can be picked up far a couple of hundred doilars. Ben found a IW3 Cutlass. A bomba race cm is gutted on the Inside xa.1 can have only minor, unnouceable changes made to tbe slock body. The cm itself must carry only nock pans on tbe frame Mid engine The cars, also known in some places as Michigan Iron, usually run on quarta-nule a half-mile dirt tracks. Ben's favorite is F96 Speedway in Lake Odessa. Thn's where be won bis first feature race this season last week. Tbe week previous, be placed second. He said he's run otha tracts, but decided to run 1-96 this season to be more congxtitfve in the potou race. The Nashville resident said be feels his run of luck changed for tbe tetta this season when be blew the old motor, a 307. and replaced with a 350 in two weeks ago. 'I mink it helped me a lot.' Ben said. "becajsc I'm able to pul more power to ground.' Chip said Me son's luck Uiangod because he is becoming more experienced M racing and is able so keep Ms sempa unda control a little betta. 'He won last weekend because be used Ms bead and stayed behind the leader until the leader made a big mistake When he did, Ben look the lead and won the race * Tbe leaJa in Itri week s feature went high oti tbe K.ond turn and spun out of control The win, and the 10 points which went with it. cMapullwl Den from eighth place in the poinu standings to one of the lop five runners The purse, which for a feature win is $130. was 1150 ost weekend Last year Ben finished tbe season in seventh place In the poinu standings. He had to hold on late in the yew. because he was suspended for three races because of a dispute. A 27-yew-oid auto mechanic for Bill Seif Chevrolet of Hastings. Ben worked himself up s little family while he was sway from the racing circuit He married Debbie and logelher they haw three kids. Jessica. «. Nick. 5 and Blake. 2. 'Blake is the one most interested. I think, in racing.' Ben said. 'He likes to be in the gMage when Pm working on the cm Nick use to be interested, but not so much any­ more.' He sad all three of his kids like to wuch him race and has a crowd tor a crew. His crew hu includes his dad. his mom. Jo. his brother Duane Che did some work oo the cm") and his wife and kids. Chip or Jo vldeotaic the race and the driver and his dad go owr the tape lo see whxl mistakes were made and what Ben did right during the race. 'It goes fast. Cm fast,' said two-year-old Blake as he hied to climb the grill which protects the radial or "Dad, can I use JlUT' asked Nick, holding up a ratchei outsi Jc Chip's gMage in Irving. 'There is nr way we could do this (maintain a raci.ig vehicle) without the sup­ port of our win s. Ben said. 'If It weren't for them supporting us and putting up with us working on tbe cm two nights a week.* Chip added when the wives stepped out of the house to see bow tbe work was progressing, 'wed never be able io do this ' The usual race night for tbe can are teat races in which tbe top four or five finliherx move to the feaure race. The tea is usually Ban Curt. * on M* kmimM dnrind bomber xrih some montmra of Mt p« crow who Indkide (from MR) sone Mdt end BMa. wBe Debbie, dad CMp end mom Jo. New basketball coach hired for Hastings girts Bvdi Stevens has been hired to nil the girls vanity brMrthall coacbmg posldon a Hastings High Scicroi. Ste vens, a fourth grade teacba a North­ eastern. fnrewrly coached volleyball and tennis a tbe vanity level m Ottawa MUa. and held otha coaching positions in Wyoming Park. Lowell and Hastings She fills rhe position left vacant by Jack Longstreet. She was the assistant juntor vanity coach a Wyoming park far bMketbaU. *My first true love (in sports) Is baskaball.' Stevens said. "My bnaband and I de acted tbe liming was perfect far me to get back into coaching " The LoweU resident said she loves bas­ ketball because of the 'learn coaupL Ev­ eryone has lo work togetha on the team to make II work Everyone will work togetha.' I Stevens played basketball in both high school and college. She wt-vv Hope Collegs where she majored In English " Bea Curia of NaabvUle look tbe feature win far bomhen last weekend M 1-96 Speedway in lake Odeasa. k was Ms first feature win of the season and pul him In Ibe top five in the points ran Tbe weekend previous be placed arcrind in the feature. Joe Baker of Hastings took second in Ms qualifying bea and sixth in tbe feature tor DdCA racers. Eric Meyers of Lake Odessa finished fifth in toe pro atodt dMaton. At $96 tote Saturday, die Baste cf Lake Micttgm will take place With toe Intonate Racing AaaociMion of Wtaconato taking on Michigan Sprints. There will also be tbe regular program of betaken and pro nocks and mothfieds Gates open M 5 pan. with practice laps starting at 6 pm. and racing at 8 p.m. Adah admoaon is $12. kids 12 and unda are free On Sunday, more than 150 motorcycles will be hitting the l/2-nste dirt track. Gales open M noon wuh gates opening at noon and racing starting a 2 p.m. Adult admission oo Sunday Is $5. For more information call 642-6500. The Kalamaaoo Speedway will host its last 'Fan Appreciation Night' of tbe year rids Fl day. Adults have lo pay only $6 for a M program of laie model, factory stock aad sport-.man clam racers Kais sis to 12 yean old pay $2 and unda five are free. Tbe kids will alao have Big Wheel races :«< sky divers Me expect to jumpinahuu /’0pm Tbe second annual "Kaiamaroc Klash' will be held Aug. 17. with a rain date of Aug It. for laic model race can. A minimum purse of $15,000 goes to the She satd she hopes lo modvae this years group of basketbail players, whose first practice begins Monday, and give them Ibe safaustaam they need to win. "They need acme confidence and need to know they can win. I will show them bow to win.* 'Anyone can show them the X t and O s of how io play the game. I'm going lo team them bow to be winners.' Stevens said adding there 11 be three words die team will learn very well: 'execution, execution, exe­ cution.' Stevens said ahe will not inundate the team with a kx of fancy piayx. but build on ibe fundamental! taught to them by tbe ju­ nior varsity coach Steve ICaixer 'Steve knows bow lo teach the fundamen­ tals. well build on those fundamentals and use (Ibe girls') talents effectively.' she said. Tm not a 'play everyone' type coach.* she explained, "but Ill play as many as I can of ■be girls who work hard and show me they can work togetha on the court. There is no room on my team for anyone wtoaa acjCTdtog to Speedway ofnoate. Far more infcrmriiMi call 349-3978 Berlin Raceway in Marne will host the Michigan 300 for late model stock cars Saturday nigM. Current points Matter far the Pat Schaua Memorial "Rookie of the Year* Award Dave Sensiba is scheduled to race on tbe 1/2-mite ovaL Expected purse Is more than $134,000 with more than $66.tXX) going to the winna The race Is scheduled to be televised nationally and can be beard five on 1003 WQFN-FM Also on the double-beacter ticket will be tbe Berlin late models which will be (Tempering for the points championship. Gon Lake's Bob Holley jumped to within 10 points of Hastings Joe Bush with a fourth-place finish in tbe 75-lapper last weekend. The finish leapfrogged him over former second-place bolder Randy Sweet of Kalamazoo. The top four competitors in the points race arc within 30 points of one another. Adult admission for the dry's activities is $20. kids four to 11 are $5 and on-grounds parting is free. Advance tickets can be bought at the track from 4 to 8 p.m. Aug. 12 far SIB. For more information call 677-1140. Crystal Raceway will have ns "Dex'" Late Model Fun Nigh; »Jong with a full slate of pro stock, hobby stock and IMCA. Gates open at 4:30. with hot laps at 6 and time trials at 6.30 pm Racing starts at 8 p.m. Friday night at Martin's U.S. 131 Dragway will be the test and tune time from 6 to 10 p.m On Saturday the strip will have Dis la thb way Ban Curtis' car looked whan It had a new peM joh and harkrt bean put through a season and a half of rating. between five and ten laps, depending on tbe race track. Ben said the 15-lap feature race is hectic 'You always have to think ahead. You have to think *Whw will 1 do if he spins out of control? or 'WhM will I do if be tries lo go low? 'It's a mind game sometimes." he said. Ben has visions on one day running NASCAR, but is realistic and has set his sights on moving up to IMCA (Intenutional Motor Contests Association) or Sprint cars. IMCA are open-wheeled, full frame racers which, according to 1-96 officials, are the most populM racers In the United Stales be­ cause they are inexpensive and lhe regula­ tions regarding the engines and tires are uniform throughout the states. Although driving a bomba is ratba less expensive than a late model or sprint. Ben said he couldn't do tt at all witbout lhe help of Ms iponaore who help defray tbe cost of keeping the cw running. BUI Seif Chevrolet ot Hastings. Darcey's Custom Frame. Beebe Sign. Marc Times Racing News. Task Engineering and Maoufaaurlng, NAPA and Bob Browning and Bob Cote all help in keeping Ben on tte track. Jeff Dickinson, business account managa al Bill Self, said tbe dealership sponsors Ben. not only because be Is a good em­ ployee but because Tie's a good guy. (For us IO sponsor Mm) is a worthwMte Investment. Because cur name is on Ms cm. Tm sure he does attract btatoesa to us (which is importanttotoisdeaknMp.)Tbe Cutlass Ben currently anves. started out with a nice, profevxxie.i L-vemg paint jot. now. after a season and a half of racing the cm Is denied and scratched. Ben Curito worka on •* powarptont of Ms 1983 CultoM. 'Thu s shout the life spsn of ■ bomba said, 'abnut a season snd s bsSf.' There's banging and bumping out there (on tbe track.)' Ben said, "but thafs racing. Ils when yon do It intentionally, yon ga in trouble." When Ben pus on Ms firesuil and straps on Ms five-point seatbelt this weekend. he'U be looking lo break into tbe top three in Ibe points Sandings. He thinks te can do it. His dad Is pretty sure be can do it if be keeps Ms bead and takes care lo watch Ms lempa. cm.'Chip Boys golf practice starts Monday Hastings Ugh Schoofs naw tfrit baskafaad coach Badh Slavens. who is not a team playa." Stevens said, 're­ gardless of then talent.' a its annual "Night of Fire Jet Cars." The jet cars usually draw a crowd because to (he raw speed they have on the track and the pure power coming from the jet engines mounted on the vehicles. Jet can have been dock sub-six on the quaner-mile strip. Gates open at 3 p.m. For more information call 672-7800. Hastings native to coach JV football Hxxtings graduate Jeff Denny. Hastings High School junior vanity coach will have aootlier Hastings native on the sidelines coaching with him this yew Sieve Hoke, a 1975 Hartings graduate has been brought in as tbe assistant jayvee coach Hoke said be has been given the responsi­ bility of the offensive and defensive lines and will be calling the defense during the game. A graduate from Michigan State Univer­ sity with a major in communications and minor in health. Hoke coached on tbe varsity level in Midd.eville and in other positions in Hastings several years ago 'I love the game because it's a team sport and a team concept." Hoke said. 'What the kids learn here are life-long skills and I think they will enjoy the game if they have fun with it." When not calling the defense Hoke will do scouting for the varsity team. Hoke lives in Hastings and is married with three children Students going ou far boys golf this fall will have their first meeting, 9 a.m. Mooday, Aug. 15 al tbe Country Club Coach Ed von der Hoff said the studem/athletes nari have their physicals on file with the school or bring ii with them to tbe first practice. Those not having a physical will not be allowed to practice. Tbe stud tots must also bring their own clubs for the practice. von da Hoff said be will be reinforcing ibe fundamentals of golf during the pre­ season practice sessions. Tennis tourney at Summerfest AppUcMicos for tbe tennis tournament at this years Summerfest csn be picked up tte Hastings Chamba of Commerce, according to coordbiator Mike Storms. The tournament, which will be held oo the courts al the fish hactery. will be single­ elimination with pro-xel scoring. Pixy slant M S a-m. Samrday. Aug. 27. There trill be both a tnen't and women's division. Cost far tbe tournament is $10 pa paxon end trophies will he awarded to tbe champtotMLRv more informalton call Steraa at 94g- 3SO5 TK runners hold run-a-thon The Middleville boyt and girts cross country teams will be holding a run-a-tbon Aug. 26. to raise money for new uniforms. According to coach Tammy Benjamin, toe runners will each be naming five miles around the Middleville Mea. "The kldt are asking for donations either by toe mile or M ■ (1M rue.' Benjamin said. 'If someone wants to give a dollM far every mile run. Hut's fine. Or if someone warm lo give jusiidoilM.ihafs good, too.' She laid the kids win be collecting the donations Aug. 16 through 19. and will be running Aug. 26. For more informatioi on where you can make donation, contact Benjamin u 795­ 7603 or athletic office u 795-3394. Cross country runners start Aug. 15 Hastings High School varsity cross country coach Paul Fulmer said he is looking for a big crowd of runners for this year's cross country team. Practice will begin Aug. 15 at 8 a-m. on the west side of the high school by the gym door. Both boys and girls in the freshman through senior classes are welcomed, Fulmer said, and it doesn't matter what shape their in. "Hl train them in endurance and form and make runners of them." Tbe Hastings learn sent three runners to the state coapedtioa Iasi year. Before paticipxtlng x uudent mun have a completed physical oo record u the high school or turned into tbe coach Lakewood tennis star wins tourney Lakewood girls tennis player Paige Foley won her second tournament in as many weeks with a first-place finish in Kentwood over the weekend. Foley, who lives north of Hastings won all four of her matches in the Greater Gold Invitational. In tbe round robin-style tourna­ ment, Foley defeated the No. 18-ranked player in the Western Michigan Tennis As­ sociation. Amanda White, to go 4-0. She and Kim Chrisman of Caledonia teamed up to take a second place in tbe dou­ bles matches:. The team split matches. The weekend previous. Foley won all her matches at a Battle Creek tournament for the meild. Foley will be a sophomore at Lakewood High School this fall and is expected to play tennis under the tuteldge of coach Marty Snoap. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 11, 1994 — Page 13 Bike tour begins early Aug. 27 Sign up* in being liken for the 12th Annual Hasting* Summerfeal Thornapple Biker* Tour The event tike* plice Saturday. Aug. 27 with the flnl rider* leaving from behind lhe high school at 7 • m. Dave Cm. coordinator of the event expect* to see between 300 and 325 participant* In lhe lour this year, some who come a long way for lhe scenic route. 'We have people come from Detroit. Toledo, Indiana and Illinois to ride In the tour." Can aald. There are three distances one can travel, depending on experience, who they're riding with or how they feel on that day. The short course I* 30 miles and run* though Irving, over to Freeport then back tcHastings via Barber Rooad Carr said the shorter route I* taken by a lot of rider* who are doing their first bike lour, famine* out for a relaxing ride and people who haven't the time to ride the longer route*. The 62-mile medium-length route start* aa the high achool aa nveta arafed the south side of Gun Mills. The Middleville lunch break. Lake, with a break at Bowens tour then heads up toward and over to Freeport for the The route then follow* the 30- Summerfest 3-on-3 registration begins Tbe 100-mile ride meander* it* way out to Delton lo the Bernard Museum. then hack to lhe Gun Lake area, north of Middleville and over lo Freeport. After a break for lunch the long *ider> tool over lo Woodland and back along Coal* Grove Road. Can aald the *hon course would take a family about four to six hour* while lhe longer course. designed for the more experienced rider would lake anywhere from six to 12 hour lo complete. He said helmet* are required and that the from the Bernard Museum, the Gun Lake Application* are being taken for lhe an­ nual 3-on-3 basketball tournament, accord­ ing to Greg Gillon*. coordinator of the event. The tournament will run Saturday. Aug. 27 from 8 a.m. to appoxatnalcly 8 p.m. dur­ ing lhe Hailing* Sutnmerfen There will be two diviiions of play, one for boy* 13 lo 15 yean old and one for men over 16 year* of age on the day of lhe tour­ nament. Gillon* said there won't be a division for won .n thi* year because of lhe lack of re- sponce Iasi year and lhe girl* who are good enough to play are out for the high school team. The entry fee is 340 for a team of four with the entry deadline being Aug. 24. If weather does not allow tbe tournament lo be held. S20 will be refunded and after lhe tournament no money will be refunded. Trophies, plaques and medal* will be awarded in cacti division. For more informa­ tion on lhe tournament caniact Gillon* at 948-8990 or 945-9721. All three route* will converge In Freeport al the perk for the hutch break. There will One-ring circus features snakes, dog acts, acrobatics Coat for the tour la Sil per person and 822 tor a family if paid before Aug. 20 and 813 per person nd S26 per family after that. It may be small but it * big on attraction* like miniature horse*, acrobatic*, juggler* and even make* as the one-ring Royal American Circus comes lo town Tuesday. Aug 16 for Csmp*o,t wU be available behind the high For more information call Can at 948­ 4149 or Dave Springer at 948-8664. ratle come back to die high achool. Workshop* and meeting* have been scheduled for bowler* going out for the fall and winter leagues, according to bowling All meeting* will be held ■ the Heating* Bowl. Tbe Board at Director* meeting will be Aug. 15 al 6:30 p.m. followed by an as­ sociation meeting at 7:30 and Bowlerette* and Mixer* win meet al 8:30 pun. that Moo The Barry Expo Center * *bow arena will be lhe site of the 3:30 p.m. and 7:45 p.m. ■how*, pul on by Ray MacMahon ot MacMahon Asaociatea of Flowood. Muauaippi Although there will be no elephant* joining tbe acta, tbe show* will feature The Ranger* Hastings is the second stop on the circus tour which begins Monday, Aug, 15 in Sturgis at the Civic Center Auditorium. 201 N. Nottawa. Following lhe Hasting* performance*, the circa* bead* to Holland * Civic Center. 150 W. Eighth Sl. oa Aug, 17 al 7 p.m., then oo lo Grand Rapid* Community College Ford Field house Thinday, Aug. 18. Big Rapids is next oo Use schedule, with lhe clrcas performing al Ferris State University, Wink Arena at 401 South St on Saturday Aug. 20 al 7 p.m. The Michigan lour end* in Midland al lhe Center of the Art. 1801 St Andrew* Road, oo The cost to attend will be S7 for adult*, while kid* 12 and under gel in for 15 or for free with ticket* distributed at many area mer­ chant*. Adult tickets will be available at lhe door Door* open one hour before each show. Continued... HASTINGS - Reverend Wculey H. Buhl, 86. of Hastings and formerly of Spring Arbor, Michigan passed away Sunday, August 7,1994 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings Reverend Buhl was bom on February 23, 1908 at Romulus the son of Albert and Emma (George) Buhl. He was married to Helen F. Jennings. Reverend Buhl was a retired Minister with the Free Methodist Church serving churches in Michigan, Illinois and Texas for over a 45 year period. Preceding him in death wu his wife, Helen F. (Jennings) Buhl, son. Reverend Dale Buhl; daughter, Dorothy Buhl. Reverend Buhl is survived by a daughter. Lucy Curtiss of Grand Rapids, son. Merlin Buhl of Hastings, six grandchildren; tune great-grandchildren; sister, Esther Buhl of Spring Aitor. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 10 at the Spring Arter Free Methodist Church with Reverend's William Oyderman, Elmer Boileau and James Hecocks officiating Burial was in Spring Arbor Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Funeral Home in Hastings and the PatienceMontgomery Funeral Home in Jackson. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL August 22. 23. 24 • 10:00-12 Noon There will be a workshop Aug. 22 al 7 pjn. for aecrelarie* to pick up nqtpile* and to answer any qtwlnn* Richardton said any new bowler* are Come To The Party M/C SUPPLY Ltd Cafe 945-2938 or 943-4291 Bany Co. Cbarch of Christ Dance Academy 115 N. Main St. P.O. Box 115 Woodtond.MI 45897-0115 6IS.3S7.47A7 • Wwt. tone* Nonh 14 rods tonco Emt 10 reds. tone* Sotrth 14 rods fhenco Wwt >0 rods to to Stan ol • Now offering - All boys classes • Ballet. Pointe, Jazz. Tap. Gymnastics Hope you had a nice summer. Now It's time to think of fall classes. 5:00-8:00 p.m. 12:00-2:00 Thursday. August 18 12:00-2:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m. For dates and times Can 374-7991 Classes begin the week of Sept. 13th. If no answer call 374-7991 541 N. Michigan Av*. (Comer State Rd) NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, September 6, 1994, at - ---------------In the City Hall Council Chambers cosed ordinance to add Section on 4 to'(tie Hastings Code 1970 as I, relating to Zoning. Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will bi. available at the office of the City Clef; 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hasfngs, 102 S. Broadway or call 616-945-2468. Sharon Vickery CHyCtort presents... Carburetion Tuning 2 & 4-Cycte Engine fe® Come and spend an hour with us on... August 17 at 7 P.M. s« Yo« tw M/C Supply, Ltd. 2398 South Bedford Road (M-37) Hastings, Michigan • 945-2782 Hastings Adult Education NOTO Or FO8ECLO5UW SALE High School Completion Cornea. Starts The Week Of August 30,1994 Classes Available Monday - Thursday \ 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM FREE child care for all classes! Call Today 948-4414 or Stop by our office in Hastings High School Room B-110 "Be the Best You Can Be" v I �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 11, 1994 Convicted stalker Jerry Staley sentenced to life in prison ByNkkHefltawi Staff Writer A 3 A-ycar-oM Hasting* man who escaped from the Barry County Jail after being convicted in June in Barry County's first aggravated stalking trial was sentenced Wednesday io spend the rest of his life in prison. Barry County Circuit Judge Richard Shuster said he gave Jerry L. Staley a life sentence because of Staley's criminal history, which stretcher back to 1979. and his uaiduc* in lhe current case. Tbe judge said Staley has had numerous opportunities to straighten his life out. 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HASTINGS CITY BANK has BEAT HIGH LUMBER Successful applicant will enjoy with a tremendous amount of violating and abuse by Mr. Sialey.' Shuster sale. "We believe we are doing what society la entitled lo have done." Shuster also fined him $1,000. Sialey was convicted June 29 by a ata­ man, ns-woman jury In a trial that lasted a week and a hall. Though Sialey was not the firsi person In Barry County to be charged under lhe states new stalking measure, which waa signed into law on Jan. 1 last year, his case waa tbe first lo go to Bial In Circuit Coun. He was accused of harassing, threatening and assaulting a Bany Township woman . -. ver 10 weeks last year. He allegedly made several hundred telephone calls lo the victim and assaulted her twice In November with a baseball bat and a knife. Though convicted ot stalklag. Jury members found Staley not guilty of three other charges, including two couots of assaulting ibe woman with a dangerous weapon and maliciously causing less than $100 In damage to lhe woman's car. Aggravated sulking is punishable by a maximum at five yean In prison, a $10,000 fine or both. After his conviction on tbe walking charge. Staley pleaded guilty to a charge that lie la a habitual offender. fourth offense, which raiaed the maximum poaaible sentence oo the stalking charge to life in prison. Time on Staley's life sentence will not sun turning for about 16 yean, however, because at t rule oo prior prison sentences. Under the rule, if a person is convicted of a felony while oo parole for another felony, the person must return to prison and finish die first sentence before tuning the second one. The rule used to mean offenders had to serve out the balance of tbe minimum tenna of their first srotmera. A recent court ruling has changed tbe interpretation. however, so offenders must serve out lhe balance of Ute maximum terms of their sentences. When Sialey was arrested oo the sulking charge be was on parole from a five- to 20­ year prison sentence. That sentence was imposed in 1989 after Staley waa convicted of delivering or manufacturing cocaine In AUegm County He had served four yean of the sentence before bls parole in 1993, so he must aoa make up the other 16 yean helion he cat start saving time on the life sentence. Sialey was given credit for 227 days served since Ms arrest oo the stalking charge. Tbe court waa not sure which at Na sentences die time would be credited to. Barry County Woeeculor Dale A. Crowley told the court before Staley's sentencing that a life sentence or a sentence of 15 to 25 years, as recommended by tbe county's Probation Department, would be appropriate. ' Crowley called Staley a "tree threat to society, and deserves to be sentenced with as a severe a sentence ss can be imposed for the protection at rackety.' Staley's prior record and conduct in this case shows he Is a Ticking Hine boob ready to do violence astd injury so those he may come In contact with," Crowley said. He said some of Staley's statements to the victim, m summarized In tbe pre awarana report are "some of the moat vile suiemenu I have seen or heard before." Staley subjected the victim to "the most extreme form at domestic terrorism." the prosecutor said, adding that tbe evaxs have bad a big impact on tbe lives of the victim and her family. Staley's attorney. James J Gouloozc. told tbe court that Staley docs not deny making the phone calls tn the victim, but does deny any intention to hurt the victim. Gouloose said Staley and lhe victim bad a relationship, adding that be believes the victim manipulaKd Staley Into making the threasening phone calls. exLlOOO. 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TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasioo- POSITION VACANCIES Barry Intermediate School District; 2 Teacher Assistanu. or TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush dupptng Household chores, and our grandson and wife for their help. 945-2545._____________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stamp griwiing. Barry ISD. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave, Hasting*. MI 49058 by TAKE OVER CAPPER’S/ GRIT/ BEST RECIPES route Rex Strickland Tree Service 795-7575. f additional information. I The case against Staley, be said, rested on statements made by the victim and her friends. He also disputed the victim's claims that she was afraid after receiving the threasening phone calls. Goukxne Bated me court io pm the case "kt context" and give Staley a Jail sentence with probation. Stxley’i brother. Bon Stale.y. toM the coun he fell the victim said things to Salty to make him angry enough to mate the threat! be made. He said be did na think Sialey to a violent criminal or a threat to the r remsilty. Staley's moater also spoke art said that the family knows Staley mart be paartad fa making the malicious phone calls lo tte Victim. She said tte master tea been blown out of proportion, however, and she Neto the victim has na suffered more than tte Staley family. Shuster said Staley was convicted on the basil at the testimony of several witnesses who said that Staley threatened the victim and her family. One woman testified that ate took around 20 calls a day from Sialey al tbe victim’! place of work. Shuster said. Ln response to ibe defense's assertion that Sialey waa "baited.' the judge said that most stalking situations result from tbe breakup at s relationship, aa in this caae. "Whether it's in a marriage or a relationship, every one of us has the right to terminale that relationship." Shuster raid "No one has the nghl to threaten the life of another. And that’i where the line was crossed." Tbe judge said the case was na just a lover's quarrel because Staley crossed tbe line with repealed threats to kill ure victim. Though some members of tbe Staley family said they think the law has been too harsh with Staley. Shuster raid it looted to Juny L Stalky (right) and hia attorney. Jamas J. Goulooza. (center) Men to Berry County Proeeculor Dele A Crolwey (left) during Staley's sentencing Wednesday. him as though the law his been loo lenient witbNm. Betides lhe two most recent cites. Staley's record Includes convictions for receiving and concealing stolen property, attempted larceny from a maw vehicle, aggravated araauli and malicious destruction of property. Shus't raid. Sialey was sentenced to various jail terms on these charges. Shuster blamed "excessive leniency" by Ober courts that handled Staley as part of the problem. ’If the alter courts had done lomething more severe, maybe he. Sialey. would na be here In court." he said. Tbe judge also potnlcd out that a life semence does na necessarily mean an offender will serve life In prison. Due to court rulings, it means the offender must serve at least 15 years In prison before parole become a poutbility. Shuster said that in sentencing Mm. te is assuming Sialey will be kept in prison tor life, not just 15 years. Sialey wa awNllng sentencing txt the aggravated stalking charge when he escaped from the county jrtl July 3. He escaped from the jail while inmates were being lei outside to a fenced-in recreation area. Sialey simply rl imbed over the fence and disappeared, jail oflkirt aakL He timed himself in to Barry County Sheriff's depules M the jail July 11 after reportedly making a deal with tte Bany Coumy Proaecuor's Office. In cadiange for Staley giving Mmaetfrt the praaecuux agreed NX to charge Sialey with the eacape. Six-year-old girl hurt in boating mishap HOPE TWP. — A six-yesr-oid Cloverdale girl reportedly is recovering after being bun in a boalint aeddea on Long Late Monday evening Anna Gamache was dangling ter legs off tbe from part of a moving pontoon boa aa 8:15 pan. when she fell into the waler, Barry County Sheriff! deputies said. Her father was operating the boat, but he waa watching an inner tube rider he was pulling when tte girt fell off the boat, police said. Anna Gamache was struck by the boat's propeller and received cun on her right hand sod right foot, deputies usd. Tte girt waa listed In Mr condition Wednesday at Bronaon Memodist Hospital In 1 alamaanriL Hastings teen charged in false report HASTINGS — Haatinga City Pdice report they are charging a 15-year-oid Haatlnga girt with filing a Mae police report In June. OOken aaM the girt had told them ibe *m abducted by several people, held Ia aeveral daya beaaen repeaaedly and then eacaped from die group in Allegm Ccxixy. , An investigabon showed the girt had made up the incident, officers said. They aald ate did so because the wss oo probation and had vlciaaed her curfew by not coming home on the e vemng cf the abduction she reported. Tbe metier has been turned am to Barry Coumy ftobate Court, officers raid. Burglars raid home on Quimby Road HASTINGS TWP. — Burglars atole more than $1,500 recently from a home oo East Quimby Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Tbe break-in occurred between 5 art 11:15 p.m. Saturday. July 30. the vicuna aakL Stolen was a $138 VCR. a aureo system worth $590. three shotguns worth $570 art two rifles valued al $250. Motorcycle crash injures Battie Creek couple ASSYRIA TWP. — A Battle Creek couple wu hurt Saturday In a motorcycle aarteax on North Avenue near Baseline Road. Michigan Suae PoUce al the Haatings port report. Gerald W. Cooley. 33. waa driving the mtaorcyde north co North Avenue al 4:45 pun. when he lost control of the bike going wound a curve, troopers said. They raid the bite wear onto me aoft shoulder cf the road, then overturned and hit the pavement. Cooley art Ns passenger. Kimberly J. Cooley. 29. bah were taken K> the Battle Creek Heairn System'! Leila site, where ihey were treated and released The driver was ticketed fa na being able to slop in a dew assured distance, troopers said. Lawn mower stolen from front yard HOPE TWP. — A $400 riding lawn mower was stolen from a home co Otis Late Road, deputies w the Barry Coxxy Sheriffs Department report The mower waa taken July 26 al about 1:15 am., deputies said. Tbe victim told police be was w home, beard tbe dog baiting art went outside to aee whw wa: going at. He said he discovered someone had taken Ns mower, which was padlocked to the mailbox post by a cable. Delton teen hurt in rollover BARRY TWP. — A 19-yexr-oid Delton woman was hurt in a roll-over accident on Kfafsbuy Road near Osborne Rood Wednesday. Aug. 3. troopers at the Stale Police post in Hastings report. Misty L. Elis, of 4483 Orchard Road, wa* driving north on Kingsbury at 4:50 p.m. when she lost control of her car. left the roadway and rolled the car over, troopers said. They said Etta was driving a a high rate of speed. Ens was treated by personnel from Life Care ambulance. Her passenger, Robert R. Bruce, 22, of 4485 Orchard, was not reported injured. Car crash victim stfll hospitalized CARLTON TWP. — A Freeport teenager is still listed in critical condition al Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids after being hurt in a traffic crash Aug. 1. Sara E Endres, 16. was driving east in her car on Brown Road al 5:36 p.m. when she tried to cross North Broadway, troopers at the State (Mice post in Hastings said. They said William T. Pangbom. 36, of Lowell, who was driving his truck north on Broadway, was unable to avoid Endres' car and hit it broadside. The two vehicles went into the ditch on the northeast corner of the intersection with Pangborn's truck resting on lop of Endres' car, police said. Members of the Freeport Fire Department had to extricate Endres, who was airlifted by Aero Med to Butterwonh. Pangtxxn was taken to Pennock Hcxpital. where he wa* trtMed and released. Tronoerv said the accident is still under investigation. I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-08-18.pdf 0db6a2c355e1d0c1183e28f2780d7116 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PV’tlC LIBRA*T 12! S CHURCH St. WSllhGS.Ml 492M 1899 celebrates despite weather SW Sewer System nearly completed SeePage2 School sports practice begins See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 C-3 Hastings Pub'lc Library ANNER 121 S. Church St. Hastings* IU HASTINGS THURSDAY. AUGUST 18, 1004 VOLUME 140. NO 27 PWCE25* Voters may be asked to decide County Animal Shelter's fate by Eteteu GBbuH AiniUM EJilor Voten in Berry County might hurt an opportunity Io decide whether they wjn to be mad in order to MM. new Coiaty An­ imal Shaker or renovae the exining one. The County Board of Conanimionen voted 5-3 a a ipecial meeting Tueaday to notify the county clerk that the Board ioleadi 10 have a mjllapr reqaea for the atel­ ier on the November general election baBot. Opponents say the request is premature became the board bean! done its homework. The deadline tor conakteration at having a proposal oa the November ballot was 5 p m. Tuesday, County Board Chairman Orvin Moose sad. Hosrever. a this point the Board does not have ary cost figures available Io know how much millafe it would need for the proposed project The Board has until Aug. 30 to prepare the ballot language of the proposal and sev­ eral said if all the research and projected coms are not available al that time, Ute Board would scrap plans for a millage proposition at the upcoming election. Moore said If the millage proposal warn! on this year's ballot, it would he two yean before voters could decide the issue unless a costly special election is held. If a millage for the shelter Is apprr ved in November, be said, the funds would not be collected until the 1995 tax coilectiou. The board has been given every indication that something has to be done. Moore said, whether it is remodeling the current building ■ 125 W. Apple St in Hastings or building a new structure on the same tile or coostmctuig a shelter at another location. See SHELTER, coatimted BBQb 2 Top city manager pick agrees to take the job AMGavMmNnnJMa Hasdngaf first city mung* ut HouVf Pbnrod. the man toe Chy Ooutcil picked at Its top selection after interviews of IhuBats ewher tok moato. farod*a hiring was confirmed by a vole of the council during a special nwling Monday night. The council voted 6-1 to hire Penrod. with Maureen Ketchum voting against the measure. Penrod. 46. Is acting city manager at Alhim and former city manager for the City of ChartoOe He will begin duties on Monday. Sept 19. It Is an honor and privilege to secure the employment of a city manager of Penrod's caliber, whose management and yean of ex­ perience Win lead Hastings into the next century." Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. The City Council Aug. 2 interviewed three finalists and agreed that fared was its top selection. Gray and Councilwoman Miriam White, chairwoman of the Finance and Personnel Committee, then were authorized to ue.-odaae with him. made things a little difficult was that Penrod also was offered Ute same job by Zeeland and waa considered strongly by Al- Wba bton. Penrod and his family visaed Hastings Tuesday. Aug. 9. and Zeeland the following day. He made his dtdsioo and told Gray last Thnrsde;. The job cf Hastings city manager ditto t exist here until last November, when voten approved a new city charter, creating the city manager form of government. The terms of Penrod's employment were also confirmed by a vote during Monday's meeting. According Io a Teller cf understanding' between the council and Penrod. be will re- birthday bash a success Shannon Martin, Goorgianne Membato and Pumpkin Shananaquat, (front Io beck) sing a Native American song as they dance al Charlton Park during founder Itvtog Chariton 112lh birthday. Sea inside this isaue for story and more photaa. Business, industry, education to gather for annual meeting - —f to*---------4 riowanj renroa II- celve a salary of 555360 and benefits equal io those of other city employees. Pored will also be allowed to chooee be­ tween receiving a mileage fee cf 5200 per month or having the City provide him wkh a motor vehicle during his emptoymesn. Penrod has 22 years of experience In city government. His career began in Charlotte in 1972. when be was hired as diy auditor. He waa promoted to administrative assistant to the Chy manager in 1978. He was named assis­ tant city manager In 1986 and two yean laser took over as city manager, a post be held until April 30 of this year He resigned as city manager in Charloae See MANAGER, coatiaaatd page 2 The 12th snmial Buiineu-InduatryBdecatkm nailing is scheduled Io be held on Monday, Aug. 29 at noon in the Hastings High School cafeteria. Co ayoaanretl by the Hastings Area School System and the Heatings Area Chantoer of Commerce, the B-I-E meeting has served as the official "school community kick-off* of ths new school year for the psst 11 years, and pi mints the opportunity for the comrmtnity's residents and achool staff nssatosn so faces co bow to work together far the benefit of the community's young All residents of the community are wafromr Io attend the annual event, which lbw year will feature Jeff Messner as the qnafrrr Moaner is a partner In the insurance and Invoatment firm of Scotl/Doerachler/Messner/Gaunfieit In Kalamazoo. Since entering the life insurance busineu in 1971. Messner has developed expertise in the areas of corporate and executive benefits. He has gained insight into the insurance industry and its products by serving aa the Marketing and Product Consultant Io the California Manufacturing Association, advisor to Connecticut Mutual Life, also serving on its product detelopment committee, and as interim president of InsurUSA Messner has been a member of the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce since 1974. and served on its board of directors, as its vice chairperson, and on its Career and County schools all set opening day in August Prep sports begin practice... Hkto achool sports reedy got Into toe swing of tangs toia week with Monday being ttrnW day of^redfcetoTmoM of toe loams . Itere candidates tor toe Hasting, vanity tooM squad run defensive dribs More about too pre-season on toe Sports Page Officials from ill of the public school* io Barry County have announced startug days in the month of August. The Hastings Area School System. Maple Valley School District. Thomappie Kellogg School District, and Lakewood School District have an set Aug. 30 as opening day. with its students attending classes for a full day. The Delton Kellogg School District will convene classes on Aug. 29 for one-half day. with breakfast only served in all three buildings. Economics committee. He also has been the chairperson of the Leader* in Industry, Business and Education Relating to Youth program, leading cooperative projects between Kalamazoo businesses and school*. He was the valedictorian and a four-sportletter winner at Constantine High School and earned an undergraduate degree in business economic* a! the University of Michigan. He also has attended U of M's graduate school of business and the international College in Copenhagen. Messner is a recipient of the U of M Distinguished Alumni Award. Prior to starting tn the life insurance business. Messner was the administrative assistant to the assistant general manager of Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. Luncheon will be served at the meeting, with the price of admission $5. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or in advance al the administration office of the Hastings Area School System, the High School office, the Chamber of Commerce and the offices of JAd Graphics and WBCH radio. �Page 2 — The Haatings Banner — Thisday. August 18, 1994 City vies for forestry grant J-Ad Graptuci Newi Senin The Hxronf, City Council is reeking a Community Fdrextry Gram Io expand its annual ure planting program Ifanng a rpectal meeting Monday, cramcil members look the firxt nep towards gening the gram try dengoatmg $11.117 as the cily a local match. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the money had already been set aside in nest year's budget 'or tree planlings In order to apply lor the gram, however, the city had to des­ ignale the sum aa local matching funds rather th» jusi a budget tiem. she said Though the city annually runs a tree planting program, u lias never applied for the Community Forestry Grant before. Cray said. According to lhe city s grant ap­ plication. tbe city is seeking the grant be­ cause "increased budget constraiias make Tbe city amicipaln piamlng 2 lo 2 1/2 planting trees in areas of dire need more and more difficult." The grant program is a joint effort be­ tween lhe Michigan Department of Natural Resources lowest Management Division, the Unties Slates Department of Agricul­ ture's Forest Service and the Michigan ur­ ban and Community fiwcstry Council. If the city's bid for lhe stale grant is ap­ proved. il could receive up to $3,000 in inch bare rod green ash treex. the applied lion aaid. The plaining would be done in April and May of next year. The new tree, are planted io replace llauc lew lo age. disease or other problems Asst, principal named for Hastings High federal funding The Chy's appUcainm said the city usu­ ally plants 75 lo 100 trees each year. The additional money would help the city ex­ pand its tree planting program by 60 trees. The trees arc planted in public parks and righl-eif-ways throughout Hastings by per­ sonnel from the city's Department of I’ublic Services Something old is something new News Briefs: DK to host new student orientation If yoe'ie tbe new kid on die block in the Delton Keilogg school dsnnet and you are in elementary or middle school, a special orieniauon session has Men ret jrot for you and your parents on Friday. Aug. 26. Elementary achool oriematioo will be al 9 a m and the narkhe school rrah nr. fifth tbrongh eighth grade, win be at 1030 a m Toors of die building and explanations of programs, bus procedures and lunch utformatioo will be avralable. Each aeasion will Ian about an hour An exhibit of old. cast iron toys is new at (he Charlton Park Museum. The exhibit, arranged by Michigan Stale University graduate and Charlton Park intern Michelle Blomberg, features toys made of cast iron such as trains, automo­ biles, horse drawn vehicles, a rondel steam engine, a clothes iron and toy banka. Of special interest are two mechanical banks from the 1880s which function by placing a coin al a certain point of one of tbe figures on the bank and pressing a lever This causes ’be figure to move, a deposit the coin. Tbe display, which represents the era between the 1840s and World War II. is located on the second floor of the museum, open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. For more information, call 945-3775 Home Buying 101 course the*, five daughters. Tbe Michigan State University Extension Service will hoot Home Buyers seminus that can help people in search of the home that is right for them. Tbe seminars will take attendees through the whole process from what to look for in a home to how to obtain afford­ able financing. Cooperative ElWnaina has a variety of financing optiosn and flexible programs. The seminars are set for Thursday, Aug. 18 and 25 from 6:30 to 9:30 al the Courts and Law Building. Community Room. 220 W. Court St.. Hastings. Pro-registration is mpdred for thb twopaK seminar. Call th< Barry County Cooperative Extension Service Office at 948-4861 Enrollment to free. Search is on for award recipient VFW needs help to help you The llasungs Business md Profewiooal Women s Club woald like lo give an award lo the young woman they feel is outstanding in her career aa well as in scholastic work, commnnily service or church wort and supports the goals and objectives the National Federation of tbeBPW A panel of judges will select tbe sue ceasfid candidate on the mght of Oct 11. Judging Win be baaed on a three-mrnule speech, a personal mlarvsew and biograph­ ical dara Anyone who would like lo be a candi­ date for tbe Young CanwK awerd may call 795-3364 or 94k-9, 27 Applications are due by Sept. 16. waou an much lo keep helping people io need of hoapual beda, wfirrlrtoki, crotefe ex, walkera. lift chain and other airb that il ha, taken on tbe tafe of conrouctui, a new budding to borne it all. All Utoy re aaking for ia a little financial xuppori lo finiab ibe $7,000 project that will alleviate current problema with atorage of the loaner equipment Labor ta bong donated to build tte 24by 32-fool building behind tbe Sloney Point Road Poet home but maleriala are Mill needed, raid Conunander Nick Vied Donation, may be seat lo Dellon Memorial VFW Poet 422. 10353 Sloney Pomt Road. Delton. Ml 49046. Floral display yields kudos After 10 yean at uwhr loving care, the South Jefferm Smet yard at Taut and Renna Delagcr itnpraaand die Tbornappla Garden Club enough lo dab k "Yard at the Month’ The colorful floral rtagday is a nextare of annv.ls and perennials planted and lenJtxl !ry Peter with help from Renna and The Dellon Memorial VFW Pout 422 t Patricia Murphy from Ortonville has been named assistant principal of Hastings High School Murphy has been a mathematics teacher at Troy High School for the past five years. While in Troy, Murphy served as a chairperson for the accreditation of the High School by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. She also was the advisor for Ibe Troy High School Student Government and coached the junior varsity volleyball team for three years. Murphy graduated from hi^h achool in Durand, and earned her bachelor of aits degree from Alma College, majoring in mathematics and minoring in business administration. Murphy then earned her Master of education degree in educational leadership from Wayne Stale University in Detroit. She replaces Katherine Ash who accepted a position with another achool district. Murphy currently resides in Ortonville, but will be moving into the Hastings Area School District. - MANAGER conttnusd train pas* 1... after election of a new council dial wanted lo move in a dtfferenl direction, be said in bis resume sent lo Ibe Hastings council. *...! finally encountered what eventually befaila in my profession, a new city council desirous at a different management appmeb. ■While I believe, given lime. I could have proven my willingness lo help the council move in new directions, my family and I eventually concluded that my reslgradon waa fee beat coarse » foOow' Among Penrodi references were glowing reports about his work from Charlotte', re­ tired city manager, tbe dry attorney, the — • <* • toe^ *■*«•» and the fornsernw Hcnrod has a n ster of public adnuniroatioo degree from festeni Michigan Uoiversfcy andabaefrsk ■ degree, with a major in finance. Iran Michigan Stale Univeniiy He had been acting city manager a' Albion since June 6 and reportedly V>| actively courted Ids that job. During hu interview with the Hastinp City Council. Brorod said lie was inga eased with the city and he praised local officials for what they hare accomplished, even without a city manager. He specifically mentioned dial he is im­ pressed with ibe Joint Economic Develop­ ment Commissioo. Pennock Hospital and the school system. When he asked council what it expected from a city manager. Gray told him. To do what we don't have the time or expertise to do... We want someone who docs this as a profession rather than a hobby " GONE... An empty space in the downtown Hastings landscape is apparent on the comar of State and Church streets now that the aged Hastings Hotel has been demolished The Cinema Theater will expand Us operation st the farmer hotel site SW Barry sewer system work nearly completed J-Ad Graphici Nrwi Senin The residents of Pine lake and Crooked lake can now hook Imo lhe Southwest Barry sewer system, and the resident, around the other lakes lhe system will serve can look forward to hooking up some time late in September. The system will affect residences and businesses on Wall. Pine. Crooked and Fine lakes and lhe village of Dellon Wan Lake resident should be able lo book up by the last pan of September, said Brandy Herwarlh. office assistant al lhe Southwest Barry Sewer and Water Authority. The Wall Lake work is almost complcse with lhe placement of individual grinder pump units at every premises, she said. Restoration of disturbed yards and other areas is also in progress along with the installation of pumps and external wiring lo each basin. Fine Lake work starlet* In May of this year. Collector sewer and service leads for each premises on that lake is also expected to be completed in September. Hcrwarth said. The Fine Lake system is a combination of individual aepticfemueni pump units, or septlc/graviiy flow units for residents and buslnesres on lhe system. A lift station needed for the village of Delion is expected shortly, she said. The treatment plant entrance is located one-half mile south of Dellon on M-43 An informal open house is planned for late September, and a second open house will be held next summer when Hie syuem Is in full operation. When a residence or business is connected "live’ lo the sewer, tbe Southwest Barry County Sewer A Water Authority will operate and maintain the sewer in tbe street, any tanks, pumps or electrical control boxes. Induduig septic tank pumping in the future as needed. Each homeowner will be asked lo sign an easement to let service personnel service the units. The monthly user rate ha, been established al $22 per month and will be billed on a monthly basis to each resident or business. The authority's office hours are Monday through Thursday. 9 a m so 4 p.m. and Friday 9 a m to noon. For more Information, call the authority ■ 623-3401. Parent Network holds wrap-up summer activities for yomg people? Tbe Hasting, Area Parent Network will wrap up its summer activities with a qwcial dance for teens aged 14 to 20 on Saturday, Aug. 20 at the Hasting, High School cafeteria from 9 pan. to nsdnigbl. Tbe -Sound Express' (aka the Sheldon Twins) will provide lhe music, deluding a Karaoke contest from 10-30-11:30 p.m.. with a $30 prise to lhe winner. There will also be Euchre tournament during Ura dance with a $50 prise to the winning pair. There will be a $3 admiaaion charge, which includes refreshment, Identification will be requested. Network activities next week will include Tuesday right volleyball al Tyden Park from 7-g:3O p.m. and a special teen bowling night, sponsored by Hastings Bowl on Thursday Aug. 25 from R-ll p.m Middle rod high school students can bowl for $1.25 per game with no charge for Aces. For information, call 9345-3112 or 945- 47S2. SHELTER cofitMuod from (Mfs No exlMing county fundi cm be used for the projea. Mid Commissioner Mvjorie Rftdint. who is chairwoman of the board's Hnance Committee. She also noted that the county's general fund win remain basically the same no matter who is chairing the Fi­ nance Committee. •We can't wait for another year (io put the proposal on the ballot) md just let the place fall in." Radam said. Al McCnimb, shelter manager, told lhe board that because the Animal Shelter is tn such disrepair, be thought renovation would in Honor of ERIC SMITH, D.O at Delton Medical Center Saturday, Aug. 27 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE Blood Pressure Screening • Refreshments Please join us in welcoming Dr. Smith to our community 10085 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton • 623-5185 Starting Sept. 6 NEW HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. No appointment necessary from 4-7:30 p.m. be difficult to tackle “without tearing the en­ tire building apart." Inspectors from Professional Code Inspec­ tions of Michigan. Inc. have said “every­ thing has got io be replaced," McCrumb said. That includes electrical work, drains, fencing, walls, healing, cooling, ventilation, he added. For tbe past two years, the Michigan De­ partment of Agriculture's Anima) Industry Division's inspection reports have permined the local shelter to operate, “pending a new facility," McCrumb said, notiug that noth­ ing was ever mentioned about remodeling it. Health violations at the shelter include us­ ing the same hea’ing and ventilation system for animals and personnel, which McCrumb said is not healthy. Commissioner Radam expressed concern about employees working in an unhealthy situation and tbe county being liable, saying that's the first time that violation has be­ come public knowledge. "That is a real and present danger, appar­ ently.... we have a responsibility to our em­ ployees." Radant said. Code violations at the Shelter include lhe fact that il is not barrier free or handicapped accessible, the electrical wiring is poor and the roof leaks, McCrumb said. See SHELTERt coni, peg* 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 — Page 3 SHELTER James and Lew Newman voted against plac­ ing a millage proposal on the November ballot. , -I mink tbit is a bad maneuver.* Doster said. *1 think it l premature We re rarsod- Moore lost Doner. 'I recall you raying several times that the people mould make the decision and thia la the opportune time "very Umsted facts* about the project and said the only cost figure be bad heard was $320,000, which be called an extraordinary amount at money. Rte said his concerns for being reluctant lo place a millage proposal on the ballot al this time included not having approval yel from lhe city for new site plans, not having DNR approval, a lack of developed plans, and tbe fact that tbe board has not explored lhe cosu of a major renovation for tbe exist­ ing building. Fuhr said the board did not have lu "ducks in a row or the proper Information to give timates because lhe shelter's budget does not have funds for major repairs. McCrumb said he has II.5OO to SI JOO In his budget for repain and asked lhe board for some direction concerning where to sun. He also said be understands that there are and a bard spa.* said Commissioner Robert Moore responded that This board is not committing the county ..The only thing we're doing is affording the voten tbe r 'fl currently loo many unknowns lo ask lhe people to pul up money for a building on lhe current site. 1 agree with Mr. Moore that It's na the only site il can be built on.* McCrumb mentioned that the county had been offered property in Middleville but noted that location Is not in a central pan of lhe county to serve people. ask for extra money far lhe she!ter project. *1 personally feel It would be pulling mental heavyweight to figure out that putting money into that old structure down He said be couldn't be- 1 also have a problem with thia board's moral authority to coinmil the county to a $350,000 expenditure al this point.* Doster ft term basis. The RBI building needs a new roof, bathrooms and other renovations. When questioned by Commissioner lines about tbe possibility of making some re­ pairs M tbe existing shelter budding. McCrurab said that he has not obtained any es­ sibility of putting a new shelter on county property near tbe Sheriffs Department, but McCrumb raid that Idea was not previously considered because of tbe neighboring hous­ ing development being constructed by Pen­ nock Hospital. Tbe Board also previously agreed not to move lhe Animal Shelter to lhe former FBI Building on Nashvilk Road because ot op­ position from Hastings Charter Township. Commissioner Marjorie Radant reminded lhe board. owned EBl building would be a way lo ralae foods for the abater. However. Fuhr said Ute county would Uonal revenue for the shelter in the new fu­ ture, but that perhaps It would on a long I r When I rains, wader leaks through the roof where the animate are keel and soaks the otodrical wiring. Tne lights cant be turned on when the wiring is wet, a sheiler worker ajid. proposed, in response to the figure Doner 2 Day Moore also noted that the board has IS days to gather information about shelter Those people (shelter employees) have worked damned hard for a building find aid should have to raise money 'to create lar program tbe Stale Police had been "counter productive.'* FRIDAY & SATURDAY GREAT SAVINGS THROUGHOUT THE STORE! 25% OFF 25% OFF ^19.99 25% OFF W LiX^T SELECTED JUMORS' DRESSES FROM: *BVERTDO*<MY MEHEUP >M0flE PAQUETTE* KNIT SPORTSWEAR "inarKlibic 30% OFF 30% OFF JUNIORS’ SLEEPWEAR SAVE! SALE ALL NK? 4 REEBOK' ATHLETIC FOOTWEAR FORMEN4WOMEN CHRISTIE A JILL* BLOUSES FOR MISSES, PETTTES 4 WOMEN WORTHINTON* ESSENTIALS SPORTSWEAR FOR MISSES YOUNG MEN'S YOUNG MEN ’S WEEKENDS' SWEATERS BOYS 4 GIRLS LICENSED AND CHARACTER SLEEPWEAR proposed projea. M0W 28.99 25% OFF M0W31.99 DOCKERS' BASIC TML PANTS FOR MB! 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Hastings, Ml 49058 HOURS: Monday-Friday Saturday 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Sunday JQPgnney Downtown Hastings �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 Probation and parole officer promoted to supervisor g-M Letta Commissioners' trip vote was foolish 7b 7%e Editor: I couldn't believe what I beard today, that the misled County Commissioners yesterday voted to send themselves to a convention before they leave office. People of Barry County. the newly-elected commissioners should be going. It appears to me they are still spending our money foolishly. I hope John Gales is around and smiling about the election results Perhaps the new commission will reinstate him and get our county hack to honorable things and ideals Joan Hulst Shelbyville County commissioners should be frugal 7b The Editor At die last Bnaru of r-w^-^s meeting, the anted comnusstoaen voted themselves an all expenses paid three day. two-night inp to Boyne Maintain Only com mimionen Mark Doster and Lew Newman voted sgsirst this When Coramisatoner Domer said it was nduaitous for comnussioaen to go who had only a few months left, to wsste the taxpayer money on such a rnp -lirTT' commnsioner Ethel Bore was quoted at saying. "Maybe we should go just for the fun of ft. I guess those comnusauoers still don't get the message that voten warn them to put an ead to the '"Big Spenders Syndrome." and wasting money for a noo-poonty animal shelter when townships need more night rood patrols for their communities (Now Barry County has only one night patrol to cover all niiiilj ) Usually outgoing officials try to have an easy transition for the new electees coming on in January.. Let's hope something is left by January so that new commissioners won't be forced into budget cats, budget freezes. etc These newly elected commnaioaen come to their office with a variety business background They are humble and thankful to lhe voters for their support I knew they will do well in January, but let's hope ongoing commissioners don’t continue overspending before that tune comes. Cameron Eart Hasting? Council impressive in interview sessions 7b Utt Editor I had lhe privilege of attending lhe Hasting. Cay Council meeting the afternoon of Aug. 2. The purpose of the meeting was lo inter new the finalists who applied for the new poaaua of city manager Haase allow an out safer to share his obaervations of the From the beginning, protocol for the meeting appeared to have been thought out and organized to accomplish the business at tend The agenda stipulated lhe n Jes of order and Was further captained by rite mayor. A riwwikaw from dm Mtctagan Mum--pal League provided guidance aa ■ pertained lo the interview process. Legal counsel also was present The interviews were organized so that each couacilpeTvon had ample opportunity to ques­ tion each applicant Judging from the depth of the probmg qurittraw. it was evident that the councilpersons had done their homework and were well prepared for the interview. At the conclusion of the meeting, the coun­ cilpersons summerixed their reasons for changing this kind of city management. These were that the complexities of public manage­ ment had increased to the point that it was no longer reasonable for part-time elected per­ sons be expected to cany their administrative burdens. Though the meeting was formal in nature, both the counciIpersom and the applicants ap­ peared quite relaxed as the interviewed progieued. If this is an example of the way other city business b conducted. I would say Hastings voters have done their homework in selecting persons or tms nign cauore as ineir Emmet E. Hurungton Bellevue Punished for doing the ‘right’ thing Don’t bad mouth cashier* 7b7*eftttor: My letter comes from a cashier at a popular gas station. Heaae don't Name us for fas prices! We pay the same as you. Compiaiainf wM badmoulhinf us isn’t foiag to help anybody. We’re doinf a job just like everyone else. We don’t act the prices. Thank you. Sama Smith Lots of questions in defense e* babies ^to Tht Editor * nntE^jr. A fight between high school boys. one Hack. rate wtate, look piece on Debra OmageO's school bus one day tn Match wtute Debn was drivmg her Ml bus down M-37. One got deaanaded that Debn eBp the fight Debra's priority waa lo keep the other ctaldrea safe so she returned to the bus garage nd suspended the figlaers tm the bus. Thea by NfckHoffinaa Staff Writer A lung-Umc member of Barry County's Adult Probation and Parole Office was promoted recently io be the supervisor of the probation and parole offices in Barry and Allegan counties. Sieve Werdon. who waa promoted July 17. has worked for the stale's Department of Corrections aa a probation and parole officer in Barry County for about 18 yean. He Is "escUed* by his promotion, he said, adding that the new postikm will be "a nice change of pace * The ereat lor, ot lhe supervisor position has been in the works for nearly a year. Werdon said. During that time, it was not certain If the headquarters would be based In Hastings or Al'egan. In lhe past, the Barry County office has been directed by supervisors In Eaton County, and more recently In Jackson Cmaay. Werdon said that having the supervisor based in Hastings will be beneficial for Barry County because the Hastings office will gel extra staff and funding. The Corrections Department has already given the office staff computer equipment so they can be on line with the department s system A new probation and parole officer will be hued to replace Werdon. as well "There are a lot of advantages for Barry County having lhe headquarters here." be said. The promotion will cause a drastic shin in the type of work Werdon does. Til be moving away from some of Ibe hands-on work that I do now .lo adminis­ tering lhe offices — working with the broader picture instead of tbe direct work with lhe offenders," he said Werdohl tasks have included doing pre­ sentence investigations, investigations for drtvtag until die ead of the school year. Thea when she called in to diacuss the fall schtriute for the new year, she was informed she wae fired! lust before the recent erhonf board mnrsing. the Bus Driver Sigiariaarmlrm called Debra early m lhe morning to ask her to write a teller of resignation sad have kin his office foe next day. Debra didn't reaign She wants and aneds her job . She worked sad trained herd for k. She dute't deserve to have is taken away. The buys who were fighting have since been separated so they wouldn’t fight anymore. No other bus driver would be re­ quired to stop a fight by getting in between two teenage boys. Even the polCc are equip­ ped wish weapons and bats tn break up fights. Debra is ben« puatahed for doing foe right and cartag dang. She is a scapegoat to pacify angry and unrearoeabie parent. Employers warn loyalty from their employees, but don't give k back. Debra had 15 boon left to drive the bus to qualify for reimbararmem of her training expeaaea. and her employer swept foot away from her aa well aa her job. and family income Thia sanation ta maligrnrafy unfair k should be cnauueed as a threat to ail other bus drivers. Sincerely. Dianna Soirees If a man or a woman takes a knife or any other immanent of death and enters a man's home » stay his child a his grandchild, can we agree fom that father or giaariftrhrr should have the ngta to protect his offspring even un­ to the death of the attacked Should foe murderer succeed, then be or .he should be brought to trial for the killing of a child Correct? Who if the biological mother of the child coaapirea with the murderer, in her selfish or confiwed heart, for the death of the child? Has a crane still been rommaind? Is there a murderer md aa accomplice? Do the father a the g—tp.i»a. -ave a right so intervene? Is killing children, child abuse? Should doctors sod mothers playing God be brought to trial for cutting up and killing children? No... you can't shoot doctors who commit rooruona' But they should surely be brought so trial. One murder is foe same as another Boonie MucKrnrie, in defeme of our babies Hastings Have an opinion? He will also be designing rehabilitative programs for lhe counties, writing grant proposals to gel funding tor the programs Steve Werdoo par Me boanls. Investigations la prisoners and working with the offenders. New be will oversee the three probation agents in Barry County and lhe four offi­ cers in Allegan County, as well as tbe of­ fices' community corrections staffs. FINANCIALA F'OC'U'SW rwnuMbv Mark D. ChriatnnMnof EdwaniD. Jemma ACes. Many mutual foods investors use automatic withdrawals to receive regular income from their investments. Tbe regular paymem comes from dividends, including short-term capital Automatic withdrawal can be a good way lo representative. automatic withdrawal. you should monitor - STOCKS long history. Too h of 1633.33. cl 10 nercent annualtv. of the original investment. To meet the $10,000 annual withdrawals for 1971. foe fund had to withdraw $5,386 from treat declined » about $71,000-a tore of 29 crease from then on. During the entire time, however, you received monthly checks of thly check. Not ail funds perform the same. Fuad B. for eaampte. n a growth fund that is more volatile market. By the end of 1974, Fund B was worth $57,920 — a whopping 42 percent leas Fonunaueiy. *e market turned up. and by the ead of 1993. your original investment in Fund B had grown to more than $620.000. la addition. you received more than $200,000 in r* US HastingsBaNNER (416) 945-8654 Hohman Scott Omman Jawy Jobnaon Phyaa Bowen dncctiy pagr axes. But, I (USPS 717-830) and working with Ibe county governments in both counties lo ingitemenl them Werdon said be is already planning how to develop die county's currem programs. "I have some hopes for the future." be said. "I think we've laid tbe ground work and been fairly successful in community corrections programming here." He said be would like to develop a work crew program fw offenders, and would eventually like to establish a work camp for them. ■ Work crews would do work for non­ profit organizations or tbe community, like cleaning road sides or doing farm work. The program would be an expanded ver­ sion of the county's current community service work program which uses Individ­ ual offenders to do work for the public or non-profit wgsnizations. "The work crews or work camp provide both lhe punishment and the rehabilita­ tion." Werdon said. "And they're much more coat effective than Just keeping someone confined all tbe time.' Werdon said be would eventually like to establish some joint programs with Allegan County. The following prices are from the cloae of buslnoea lest Tusadly. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious wook. i > ■<»« Company IClose 53*/. AT&T 42’/. Amerttech 52’/. Anheuaar-Buach 47V. Chrysler 67*/. Clark Equipment 22’/. CMS Energy 45*/. Coca Cola 70*/. Dow Chemical Exxon 591/. 11’/. Family Dollar 30*/. Ford 51 General Motors 22 Great Lakes BancorpI 28’/. Hastings Mfg. 64*/. IBM 47 JCPenney 49’/. Johnson & Johnson 16’/. Kmart 55'/. Kellogg Company 26'/. McDonald's 46*/. Sears Southeast Mich. GasI 18*/. 15’/. Spartan Motors 34’* Upjohn 8377.90 Gold 5.12 Silver 3784.57 Dow Jones 304,000,000 Volume -’/. + 1’/. + 1’/. -'/. ♦ 1*/. —1*/> +1 —’/. + ’k + ’/• + ’/. -2'/. + 1’fc ♦ S’/. -*/. —’/. —’/. + ’* + 1’/. ♦ .10 -.01 + 28.81 �The Hastings Banner — - Thursday, August 18, 1994 — Page 5 Area BIRTHS, continued... GIRL, Samantha Anne, was bom at Blodgett Memorial Ho&piul on July 27th at 9;54 p m to Susan and Mark Benner of Kentwood. Her weight was 6 lbs. 12 ozs. and she was 1954 in­ ches long. Samantha's pnMKl grandparents arc George and Lorrie Ross of Birmingham. Alabama and Carl and Harb Benner of Hastings FOR SALR BY OWNBR Tanks nimble through Barry County on way to Fort Custer Th* vahidaa ot the 1158th Transportation Company to—need in Wisconsin make qufte a aight as they travel to Fort Custar in Bartle Creek H lock several Irght changes to gal the alow moving caravan through the intersection ot M37/M-43 Wedneedey afternoon. The soldiers in the caravan BOV - F—I end Sonya Tcrturg of Dehoa are proed to aaaoaace the birth of their aon. Tlx—a Nathan Terhury. bora on Jaly 13 at 11:22 a.n. aad —igbag 9 fee.. IM os. and 22 tod— long at Broaaon Hospital in r ala—ir I <aBL - Tom and Dena (Snapp) Sandborn, ot Lanains aanoaace the birth of their daughter. Shaky *— She ww bora My 29 at Sparrow HoapM rad weighed 6 8». 3 oas BOY, Ryan Ronald, bom at Pennock Hosprtal oa Aug. 7 at 10:02 a.m. lo Angie and Roa Watson. Ddion. weighing 7 Rm . B oz_s and 21 inches long G1KL Christine Anne, bom al Pennock llreprtal on Aug. 6 al 4:14 p.m.. weighing 9 Ms.. 2 ou. and 21H inches long, to Tom and Kathy Maurer of Hastings. Grandparents arc Tom aad Sharon Maurer of Hastings and Harry aad Pm Scott of Middkv. GIRL, Brians Marie, bom m Pennock Hospital on Aug. 8 at 9:47 a m. to Cheryl and Gene Sinclair. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 14 and one third oa. and 1954 inches long. BOY, Jobs Philip. bom M Pennock Hospital oa My 30 al 2:34 a.m. to Amy and Phil ta—ki. MakH, ijtlr —‘I*"t 6 Ba.. 12 —. and 21 mches lm« BOV. Alesander Keah. bom at ft—nek Hoapoal oe My 31 al 12:41 p.m. to Jill Laager and Rodney Sloe. Freeport, weighing 6 —.. 12 oca. and 2O.k mches k— BOV, Jack David. L-»a al tanock Hoapeal mt Aag I to 7:26 a m to Lon and Tim Tramp. Lake Odearr.. weighs* 7 Ba . 7 on. and 21 h inchn ka* BOV, James Albert, bora ■ IVaanik Hr—ail on Aag. 2 al 9:47 a m. to Jane and George Oa—. NaahviUe. weighing 7 Ba.. 7» —. aad 20H tod— loag. BOV. Joaeph Wills— U. bora at Pennock Hoapeal on Aag. 3 to 7:49 a.m to Joe and Aa—— G—erg. Lake Ode—, arqkia* 7 Ba.. >4 on. aad 22 tod— long BOV, Jacob Doagtoa. bora al Pt—ock Heap— oa Aag. 4 al I <M p.m. to Dm« and Jaaana Haddix. Haauags. "'rghiag S Be.. 1014 css. aad 21 iad— long. GBI, I aw tie Alexa, bora a tanock Hi—jail oa Aag 3 al 741 to liawrfer aad Eric to—ia. Hal— —«h— 7 Ba.. 9 — a— 20 Behm loag. Area BMTMS, ceatiauad absva^. NOTICE for FREE MILK BBLTON OU0OO SCHOOLS today announced it • poNcy for free mHk for children unable to pay tha full price of milk served under the Special Milk Program. The following household size and income criteria will be used tor oelerminlng eligibility TOTAL FAMILY SIZE BOY, Dak— Ronald Arthur, bora at Pen aock Hoapoal <* ,n,y 29 u 11:36 p.m. to Caroiya Secnag aad lames Henion. Hastings, svqhiro ’ *•„ 2 <—. and 22 inches long 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 Each AddMonal F—Uy Uniteir SCALE FOR FREE MILK YEAR MONTH WEEK asea 798 12,782 16,016 19.240 22,464 25.BBB 28,912 32,138 1.335 1804 1.372 2.141 2.410 2.678 184 246 308 370 432 494 556 618 ♦ 3J24 ♦ 389 ♦ 62 Children from households whose income is at or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced-price meals or free milk. Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians To apply for tree or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the fww and return it to the ■abaci. Additional oaptej of the application form are a allMItM the principal s office In each achool. Households should answer all questions on the form. NON FOOD STAMR HOUSEHOLDS: An application which doos not contain ail of the following information cannot bo processed by the school: (1) the total income by source for household member (such as wages, child support, atc-X (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number of adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature of ar adult household member FOOD STAMPfAFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or “Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application. The information provided by the household Is confidential and will be used only for the purpose of determining eligibility and verifying data. Applications may be verified by the school or other officials at any time during the school year. If the children are approved for free milk benefits, the household must report to the school increases in household Income over $50 per month ($800 per year) and decreases In housshoW size. Households may apply for benefits at any time during the school year. If a household is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an Increase in household size or If a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an appdeation at that time. In most cases foster children are eligible for these benefits regardless of the household's income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish to apply lor Ires mdk for them, the household should contact the school for more Under the provisions of the policy the child nutrition supervisor wW review applications i determine eligibility. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of the off »c tai may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis The how. ahold ateo has the right to a fair hearing This can bo done by calling or writing the loftowing official: Dean McBeth, 327 N Grove, Dolton 49046 Each achool and the Superintendent's Office have a copy of the complete policy, which may bo CB1, Sadra i Lyaa. bora al taaock Heap— oa Aag. I a I B p.m. re Toad rad Aag— A——, ta—ad. wctghmg g the.. 6U — aad 22 W tod— long LEGAL NOTICE Cm Mb. W-341CN Well insured 2 story home with aluminum aiding, bedrooms, single bath, fully carpeted main floor, partially finished basement, central air, gas heal, kitchen range Included, 2 stall detached garage, close to hlgh/mlddie schools Contact 945<»12. 9 to 5 or 9454860 after 5 pm. wM train with the tanks and other equipment al Custar, said MZSgl Harold Browning al poet headquarters at Fort Custar. The soldiers wM then deliver the vehicles to Camp Grayling fortraining by reserve units, and report back to their unit in VUaoirj-i-tolei Wisconsin. BOY, Kaleb James, born at Pennock Hospital oa Aug. 6 al S: IB a m to Jennifer Farrell and Gary I anaarrf. Lake Odessa, weighing 9 lbs . Son aad 21 inches long A BIG THANK YOU to the following for helping to make the 1994 Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Golf Outing a Success: HACCGeifC—ittee CwCbairs: Milt LeVrtor (Partvww Mvtei) A Bob Cave (Caw Drtnbutora) Co—nitfBB Memban: Mart* Burns (E.W. Bliss). Tim (’assart (Investment Centers of Amenta). Stacey Gamaon (Stacey Garmon DDS). Judy Kats (BIutb Pri A (terdan). Mike MacLeod (MacLeod Chiropmrt r Center) A Batters Walden (Bel Pak Company) HACC Evant Workers Jaa Cahoon (Tbomapyle Valley Development Company). Dorothy Conklin (Riverbend Travel). Lua Humphreys (Manpower). Sandy James (Creative Catenae). Kathy LaVictor (Partvwv Motel). Elaine MacLeod (Maclveod Ch swnctr Center) A HsMmp Country Cub Staff BOY, Jade Anthony Brown bom July 25 to Ross and Susan Brown. Weighing 8 lbs. I oz. and 21 inches in length The birth took place at home with the help of midwife Linda Healey. Welcomed by big brothers Jon and Steve Hollister. NOTICE for RS 1RHXKB MKE MEMS MLTM OU0OC KH00U today announcad Ha policy tor 1— and nducadprlcad ma— lor cNIdran unatito to pay tha tuM prtaa ot a—to to—d undar ma Ntotonal School Lunch. School BratotaaL Spacial Milk or Commodity School Pfoprwna. Tha foto—na houtohold Ma and income criteria will be ueed for detennlnrng eHg—IHy. TOTAL FAMILY SIZE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 EachAddmonri FteMtyhbmter Be SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS SCALE FOR HfEE MEALS OR FREE MILK YEAR MONTH WEEK YEAR MONTH WEEK 94M 12,792 16,016 19,240 22,464 25,688 28,912 32,136 798 1JM 1,335 1304 1472 2,141 2,410 2478 164 246 306 370 432 494 566 818 1X618 1X204 22,792 27.380 31468 36,556 41,144 45,732 1,136 1^17 1.000 2482 2484 3047 3,429 X811 282 351 ♦ X224 ♦ 289 482 ♦ 4488 ♦ 383 ♦ro 439 527 615 703 792 880 Children from households whose Income la M or below the levels shown are eligible for free and reduced-price meats or free milk. AppHcatIon forms are being sent to aH homes with a latter to parents or guardians. To apply lor free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the form and return It to the school. Additional copies of the application form are available at the principal's office in each school. NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all of the following information cannot bo processed by the school: (1) monthly source of Income received by each household member (such as wagta, child support, etc.y, (2) names ol all household members; (3) social security numt-er of adult household member who signs the appiicMion, and (4) the signature of an uJuit household member. FOOD STAMPfAFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or “Aid to Families with Dependent Children" (AFDC) for your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the appiicMion. The information provided by the household Is confidential and will be used only for the purpoee of dotarmining eligibility and verifying data. AppNcMiona may be verified by the school or other offIciNs at any time during the school year. If the children are approved for free or reduced-price meal or tree milk benefits, the household must report to the school Increases In household income over $50 per month ($600 per yeer) and decreases in household size. . HouadMBs may apply for benefits M any Haw during the school year If a houeahnlrt is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household Income, an increase in household size or if a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application M that time. In most cases foster children are eligible far these benefits regardless of the .ousehold's income. If a household has foster children living with them and they wish » apply for free or reduced-price meals or milk for them, the household should contact ."he school lor more Infor mMion. Under the provisions of the policy the child nutrition supervisor will review applications A determine el.glbillty. Parents or guardians dissatisfied with the ruling of n the official may wish to discuss the decision with the determining official on an Informal basis The household also has the right lo a fair hearing. This can be dune by caMng or writing the foltowing official. Dean McBeth, 327 North Grove, Dnrton, Ml 49046. Each school and the Superintendent's office have a copy of the complete policy, which may be reviewed by any interested party. Wrefringfon, D.C. 20250. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Rutland Township Board of the RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0145 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1994. The hearing will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 1994 at 700 pm. at Rutland Charter Township, 2461 Heath Rd., Hastings, Michigan. The date and location of the meeting to take ac­ tion on the proposed additional millage will be an­ nounced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will in­ crease operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes .5946% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 3.63% over the preceding year's operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and iden­ tified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authoriz­ ed millage rate. NOTO OF FOSfCXOSUM SA1E SPECIAL RECOGNITION Photographs: Brands Photocnphy ProenotionK J-Ad Graphics. WBCH A Bel Pak Comrony Hole in One Sponsor. Hastings (’hrysirr Plymouth Dodge HoaC Hastincs Country Club Jeep Ea<k- This notice is published by: RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Rd. Hastings, Ml 49058 (616) 948-2194 1 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: COMMON COUNCO. July 29. 1864 Common Council mot in regufor soatton in City Holl Council Chombor Hosting* Michigon. on Mondoy July 25. 1664. Moyor Mary Lou Gray 1 Ftotont at roll coll wore mombon. Browor Howbint. Josporso Kotchum Whit* Campboll. Moy. Hoorn mittoo to utiliio space tn the upstair* rear room ol City Holl for cable occos* oquipmont bo referred to the Property Commute* Yeas All Absent None Corriod 4. Moved by Brower supported by White that the minute* ol the Jury 12. Cobl* Across Commit too bo receded and placed on Me Yoos AM. Ab •ent None Corned 5 Moved by White, supported by Howbin* that the minute* of the July 11. council meeting be ap­ proved a* rood, and signed by the Moyor and City Clerb Yoa* AM Abeont None Corned 6 Invoke* rood BS1BG.............................................93727.42 Chomco 1.776 90 Deloitte 6 Touche2.000.00 J.R. Field Serv. fee.1.900.00 Growth Environment Service*94.090.00 M.C Smith (ONO Grant).*49.60 Marblehood Lime1,097.95 Moved by Brower supported by Howbin* that the Moy. Campbell White Ketchum Josporso Howbin*. Brower Absent None. Corriod 7 Moved by White, supported by Moy that the etvoke from Haviland for 92.77B 90 bo approved Yea* Brower. Howbin*. Josporso. White. Camp boll. May Bloom Abstained Ketchum Carried 8. Moved by Josporso supported by White that the rage mt from JEDC for the transfer of their 94 '65 appropriation of 920.000 bo approved. Yoos Brower. Howbin* Josporso Ketchum. White Campbell. Moy Bloom Absent None Carried 9 Moved by White, supported by Mowtun* that the invoke lor >155.27 to Michigon DARE Advisory Board bo approved from Designated DARE account with proper budget od|ui ’merit to f 101 XI -960 10 Yeo* Brower Hawbins Josporso Ketchum White Campbell Moy Bloom Absent None Corned 10 Moved by Josporso supported by While that the following correspondence be received and placed on Ho: -July 8. letter from Liquor Control Commission — GBR Felpousch Co - July 5. letter from Hastings Joycees — Re Holidoy Flogs Newspaper clipping from Justin McLean — Re landfill -letter of resignation from Lorry Kornstodl os chairman of DDA dated 7 '20. Yoos All. Absent None Corriod 11. Moved by Josporso. supported by Howbms that the request* from City Assessor. Judy Myers for her and hor staff to attend various short course* in Gaylord. Ann Arbor. 6 Grand Rapids be allowed a* budgeted with necessary oxponses Yeas; Bloom. Moy. Campbell. White Ketchum Josporso. Howbins Brower Absent None Carried 12. Moved by Josporso supported by Brower that the letter of resignation from lorry Kornstodl from the DOA board, o* chairman be rereived with regret* and a letter of thank* for hi* years of service sent Yeos: All Absent None Carried 13. Moved by May. supported by Howbins that the City Attorney prepare a resolution to Stoy necessary ordinance to allow Simpson Industrie* to put up a 20 by X font in Fish Hatchery Pork lor thok shop pknk August 14. and City Attorney in­ form them tht the request for a Dunk Tank is not acceptable without insurance naming the City os additional insured and to bo under the direction ol the DFS Yoos All Absent None Corriod 14. Ordinance 4273 and 274 rood 4273 is »o amend Chapter 1 Section 8 of the Hastings Code 4>s Ponohios lor misdoomaonor* and munkipol civil mfroction*. 1774 t* to odd Choptor 14 to tha Hosting* Cofe on Municipal Civil infractions. This will allow the City to implomont a naw city infrac­ tion. not criminal and cut down on linu* ond allow •ha City to colloct tha fina*. If tha court collect* tha City only racahm* 1/3 of tha money 15 Ordinonce 4772 reod An ordinonce lo amend section* 6 66. 6.131. 6.IM ond 6.173 of Ar­ ticle III ond to odd section 6 101 ond 6 102 of Arti­ cle II of Chapter 6 of the Hosting* Cado. This is a clortficotion of cost and expenses of the Water ond Sewet o* to who i* responsible for what 16 Moved by Moy supported by Howbin* to adopt ond pay for a study on the WWTP for expan­ sion of the plant ot a coat not to exceed 515.370 by Progre»»«ve Architecture Engineering ond Plonn ing who will be engaged to do the study. Yeo* Brower Howbin*. Japerse. Ketchum, White. Campbell Moy. Bloom Absent: Nene. Carried 17. Moved by White supported by Brower that the 54.000 budgeted in the 93/M budget lor repair ing ond pointing the windows ot City Hall be transferred to the 94 95 budget with budget ad­ justment to 4101-765-931 and invoke from Brian's Pointing ond Wallpaper for |l. 155 bo approved for payment from said account. Yea*: Bloom. May, Campbell. White. Ketchum. Josporso. Howbin*. Brower Absent None. Carried IB Councilperson White passed out to council a job description for City Manager and Attorney Febke* recommended that council also follow Article 6.7 of the City Charters a* a guide. Moyor Gray stated that the position for City Manager is now closed and the Committee will meet July 26. with consultant to arrive at 10 applicant* and interview 3 or 4 with reserve*, with the council. The Michigon Munkipol league guideline* on what can be asked and what can't bo asked wilt be used. A dote will be set for interview* ond wifi be available to the public If >* hoped that a new manager will be on board by Labor Day. 19 Councilperson White addressed the Cemetery issue to Attorney Fekkes who stated that she would be meeting with Mr Echtinaw and should hove something by the next meeting 20 Councilperson Brower rommended the City Crews and City Engineer on the work ot Tyden Pork ond how nke it looked 21 Moved by Hawkins supported by Moy that the proclamation (or Pele Snore who ho* worked for the City for 28 vear* and who is retiring, be received and placed on file. Friday Irom 17 2 will be on open house ot City Holl Yeas: AIL Absent None Corned 22. Moved by White, supported by Brower that fh. ovewly llr. rtrcr, Apr. May Am. 19,4 received ond placed on Hie. Yeos: All. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 23. Moved by Hawkins supported by May that the Polke report for June 1994 be received ond placed on file. Yeos All. Absent None. Carried 24. Director of Publk Services report Tyden Pork Renovation project is nearly completed. Tenms net* ond basketboll hoop* ond nets were in­ stalled today. Hosting* Hotel Demolition will start •hr* week with contractor beginning an asbestos abatement. When this is complete demolition will begin. North Broodwoy reconstruction by the Mkhigon Department of Transportation ho* begun with the closure of the outside lone*, estimated to rlo’,d *** ,J working day* After that is com pfete the inside lanes will be dosed ond outside reopened The Deportment of Publk Service* per •annul have completed blocktoping after the crub ‘tod gutter -wk wo* completed, disconnected the watermail is ot the old water treotmom plant, repaired numerous storm sewer* and catch basin* pkkod up debris from recent *torms. ond will bo doing sanitary sewer construction on State St. bet ween Hanover and Boltwood and continue to repair *form sower*. 25. Moved by Compboll, supported by May that HVHam Rex Kardttr ATTEND SERVICES BARIV CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. Ml N Mtu-tapa A«« . Hauqt Ml 48058 Suods* Ser vkcs B«bk Classes 10* m . Warship II a.m.. Evening Service* 6 pm Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m Normas Herron. Manner Phene 645 2938 BMe St-^ey on videos tn te borne. Free BMe Cor­ respondence Course Vacation Bi Me School. Augmt 22. 23 and 24 l0a.rn.-l2 noon. HASTINGS AREA THORNAPPLB HASTINGS VALLKY ASSEMBLE OF HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lam Starr School Road) Wdhsm Gardner. Pmsar Church phone mater ■ 943-2170 Cam■nnmy Service Center aumber is ♦45-2361 Somnhy service* me: SaMoA School k 9:20 a m (for all ages, adnh* and chddrcni and Wortep Service at IlW a.m. Jam m xx rr*yct I imsaay s, 7^4.00 p m. Our Community Service Castor. 902 E Green 9mw. « epen to te puhte Mon days and Wednesday*. noon DumtSom of cktoung ia good. dean condmon am accepted oafy during above boor* If yon am ■ need of dodwg pkase call MS-2361 far an i*yninmwm WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4817 Cote Grove Road Phasor Ben Her ru* HO Sunday School. Church Service 10 X; Wednesday even­ t's from pm te youte aw al te church, bring a meh lunch ♦43-1797 Church 943-4993 WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3183 N Broadway Wateap. Ml 49058 Pfetor Carl Litchfield. Phone (Woodland) 36 . 4061 or Darter Ptckard. M5-3V74 Worship Server* Sunday. MB*.m. and llOOa nt . Smuk) School. 9:43 am 4-H mate Monday*. P « to 8:00 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH mat* at 600 Powell Rd . I mde emt of Hi may Eldon Grubb. Paw. ♦46 3044 Rus Sarver. Paw Emenm*. 943 9224 Smsday Sarvfem: 9.45 a m. Bibk Oman for ail ^es. ID40 a m Morning Wortep. 6pm- Evening Pnte 1tar*My:7Xpm Btee Study, aad yemh groups. PLEASANTV IE W FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Latry Rmd Dowltag. Ml 49050 Pastor Saqten W><ht (616) 7561021 churdt phone (616) MS 9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9» a m . Sunday School 1100 a m . Suada) Evening Servux 600 pm. Prayer amt Wafer Jay*. 7 .W p m " QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M -79 West Pmte Susan Trowbridge (616) M3-9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship 11 am; After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P O. Bo* 63. Hmtiny. Ml 49058 GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E Note St . Michael Aa*oa. Pfete Phone 9439414 Sunday. Aag- 21- IW A I0W Holy Com mmuon Thundny. Aag II - IW AA Sterrtay. Aag. 20 - B.W NA. Monday. Aug. 22 7OO WELCA Coord Council Wednesday. Aug 24 ■ 11:30 Holy Comm Lunch. 7W9CS Staff Hastings CALVARY TBMPLB CHURCH NASHVLLE AREA IT. CYRIL! CATHOLIC CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Harman. Pastor Sunday Services 9 43 a.m. Suate Schaaf Ham. I l«B a m Monnag Worship Service. 640 p.m Even ■g Serve*. Wednesday 7.00 p m Services far Adnh*. Teem and ClBDi i The Church Page is Paid tor oy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HMTmm SAVMOS * LOAN, M HooUnga and lake Odem warn ramnAi how fuxta* iNcoeroeATiD ot Heating, NATIONAL BANK OT HA8DHO* Member FDIC TM HASTOim BANNS> ANO MMINDSS >952 N Broadway - HMtrnQt ■OtlfT PHARMACY -preecnpoom - 118 S Jorioraon - MS3a29 HAST1NOS MANWACTUetNO co. Hasting*. Michigan first united METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green aad Church mt*. Dr. Buffard W Coe. Pam* Margaret Holleiteck. Dir of Chnsuan Education. Church phone 616^43^374 Bsmer free building wte devator to ail floor* Broad cast of worship service over WBCH AM-FM at 10:30 a m Summer Sunday vhednle Wortep 9 » am. • mefedes Sommer Time Bi­ ble Tune” with Btec Stone*, craft*, game* and music for lud age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade. Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m Wofeewfey* Faouly Church Night Prepared light meal 600 p m . Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 6 » p m (through te Sununer until after Labor IfeyL •• Me Study 6 45 p m . Activme* for Kte6 45 p.m . Fust Wednesday of month i* Game Night for all age* Fndsy thru Sunday. Aug 19. ». 21 - Family Camp at Whtspenng Water* Wrteeaday Aug 24 Ruth W .M Women * Circle I 00 p m Sunday. Aug 21 - Sermon ti­ de Miluam Chnstianuy . Start of Bus Fundn-smg Campaign Appeal* fur Wheel*”, Saturday. Aug 27 - Youth T-Shirt Sate* « Hasting* SummerfeM Sunday. Aug 2B Rural Lute S»4ite Fish Bowl Orfenag for Hunger Sermon mte Religion and Daily Life *. Support Group* V 1 P t (Visually Impaired Persons) 9 X a m. first Fntfey month (except June. July. August). Narcct*.-* Anonymous 12 None Monday. Wednesday and Fn day - "*d 1 00 p.m Thursdays. AlAnon !2:Xp m Wednesday* CoDependena Anonymou* T.3Q p m Thursday*, aad 9 00 a m. Saturday* HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. H^*ung Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Chrauaa Education Sunday — 9 X Mormng Worship Service Nursery provided Braadcatt of 9 X service over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50-10 30 Children * Church | LAKE ODESSA - William Bea Kareher. 17 ot Lake Odeoa paiaed away Saturday. Annual 13. 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He waa born April 22, 1907 in Odeaaa Towmhip lhe ion ot Henry and Gertrude (Sever) Kercher. William graduated from Lake Odeaaa High School in 1926. He married Marian Coe in 1934, the preceded him in death in October of 1967. He married Itol (Sinclair) Dalatra in December of 1968. Ibe preceded him in death in 1973. He natried Frieda (Schuler) Winkler in October of 1974, the preceded him in death in January at 1990. William farmed ia the Lake Odeaaa area for aeveral yean and alao worked at lhe BehlcrYoung Corporation, die Mitdrll-Bently Company and at janitor of the Lake Odeaaa Public Schoolt. He waa a member of the Lakewood United Methodul Omrch and a peat member of lhe Imernatiorial Order of the Odd Fellowt. He waa preceded ia death by a aiaaer. Rieu Sherman in 1982. Surviving are one daughaer, Mn. John | HASTINGS - Elizabeth M. Hainliir, 88 of Haatinga paaaed away Monday. Auguat IS. 1994 at Thornappte Manor. She waa born January S. 1906 in Caadetou Township, dairy County lhe daughter of Fred and Jennie (Mead) Endsley. She attended Hart­ ings arhooia. Riaabeth married Ralph Hainline rm May 4, 1946 She was employed aa Hoatesa at the Foci TaverninBattteQeekandBattleCreekCounttyCluh retiring 1974. She came to Hastings in Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. Atm Rachel Shermgtm Clipper S. Butler Oak Hill, Honda - Clippo S. Bulla, 83, of Oak Hill, Florida and formerly of MiddleviUe, passed away on Sunday, July31.1994 at Ocean View Nulling Home. Mr. Bulla lived in MiddleviUe until 19*0 He retired aa a mail curia with more than 20 years cf service. He was a memba of the First Methodist Church of MiddleviUe. He was a 40 year member of MiddleviUe Lodge 8231 F * AM and a United States Army veteran of World We n. Surviving are his wife. Oars; two aoea, Warren (Cynthia) of Ormond Beach and David (Betsy) of MiddleviUe; two grandchildren. Anne-Msrie and Michelle; mimerous nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no visitation a funeral service. Cremation has taken place. HaroUS. “Droop'Vnderty DELTON - Harold S. “Droop” Underty, 85, at Delton, paaaed away at home cm Morday evening. August 15, 1994 He wat bora on July 2.1909 in South Bend. Indiana, the too of Gordon and Lulu Belk (Holston) Underty. , He wss a laborer fa 48 years at papa mills in the Kalamazoo area and retired in 1962 from Mead Papa Company in Kt Irma rm Mr. Underty was a memba at the Dekoo VFW Delton Dad's Chib. He kmd boraea and worked fain. He alao tawed beaebaU, bating, DOWung EM DtDgO. nr vis prcccoeo tn ocim oy ms rim wnc, Rosdyn and he was married to Annk Eaton on February 14. 1984. Surviving besides his wife Annie are a daughter, Rosemary Smith of Kalemazoo; three sons, Ronald Underty of Gobles, Harold Underty, Jr. of Florida aad Gordon Underty of Richland; nine grandchildren; many grealgrandd ildren; fair step-daughters. Mary Pfeifer of Mulliken. Li ndi Travin ot DeW.n, Pal Bradfield aad Julk Tobias both of Delton; two ttep-tons, Tom Walock at Creta, North Dakota and John Walock of Delton; 16 nep­ grandchildren, and many step-great­ a -s- *t iQluIl. a jr- ■--rnPomi EHxabeth L. DePrietter_____ | NASHVILLE - Elizabeth L (Betty) DePriesla, 68 of washvilk passed away Satur­ day, August 13, 1994 at ha sisters' home in Bedford. She was bora in Nashville on Novemba 15. 1925 the daughter of Vera aad Helen (Milla) Hecker. Betty graduated from Nashvilk High School ia 1943 and attended Barbizon Modeling School ia New Yak. She married LaVay DePrieata ia Nashvilk. Betty was employed at Sean aad Roebuck Company in Bank Creek, Disneyworld tai Florida, an aceoutmiat al various firms aad recently worked in tie bakery depanmem at Carts Market in Nashvilk. She was a memba of tbe Li terary Chib la Nashvilk aad lhe Bedfad Orda at Eastern Star. She enjoyed reading, traveling aad ana aad crafa Preceding ba ia death were ha parents and a sista, Janice Hecka. She is survived by ha bnxha and sista-in­ law, Lawrence and Lndlk Hecka of Hastings; sisters and broftera-in-law, Marias aad Earl Flock of Galesburg. Marvel and Bob Garrow of Olivet, Carole and Bob Aber of Bedford, five nieces and two nephews; also several aunts, uncles and cocsins A memorial service was held Tuesday, August 16 st the Mapk Valley Qiapel-Gentha Funeral Home, Nashvilk with Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiating Interment at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashvilk. Memorial contributions may be made u> Nashvilles’ Putnam Library or Good Samaritan Hospice. Preceding her in death waa her huaband, Ralph Hainline, December 31. 1975; three brothers. Lawrence. Richard and Rusaell Endsley; three sisters, Wanda Paige, Mildred Adrianson and Marjorie Prentice. Surviving are two bretbos. Eart and Lyle Endsley at Hastings; a sister, Betty Novak of Climax; aeveral niecea aad nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday. August 17 at the Wren Funeral Home in Hast­ ings. Burial is in Memorial Part Cemeaery, Bank Creek Memorial contributions may be made lo HASTINGS - Philip Arthur Gallup, 59. cf Hastings passed away Wednesday. August 10. 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was bora April 29.1935 in Hastings, the son of William B. and Florence O. (Worney) Gallup. He attended Hastings High School and served in the United States Army from 1953-1957. Philip waa employed ar Hastings Aluminum Products. Eatom in Battle Creek. Hastings Manufacturing aad was a Bar Tender at various bars in the Hastiags ares. Philip is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Debn) James at Hastings and Mrs. Rodney (Rizahrth) Eggers ot Goshen. India­ na; four grandchildren. Nicole, DJ„ Amber and Timh; two titters. Wooda Jones and Shelba Hester of Hastings; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 13 at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hasungs with Kenneth R Vaught officiating. Memorial contributiom may be made to the Barry County Chapter M.AD.D Synopsis ORANOEVNXE TOWMSHIF Tuesday August 9. 1994 at 7:X p.m All Board Member* present. Also 11 citizen* ond guests. Fire Dept, report received. Orangeville vandalism discussion. Truth in taxation publ-c Searing da«, *«t Approved assessing computer ond software purchase. Roof repair bid accepted Approved twp hall use for food commodity distribution Approved removal of mini-pork water pump. Bill* reod ond approved. Darlene Horper. Clerk Attested to by: Boyce Miller Supervisor (8 18) yean as a quality assurance coordinator, retir­ ing on August 8, 1991. She was preceded in death by ha parents; first husband, Clayton (Bod) Damren in 1952, sisters. Ellen and Juddk; an in'am bnxha. Mn. Sherington is survived by daughter and husband. Sure and Daniel Hutchings of Free­ port. daughter and husband. Janet and James Wilkins of Tipp City, Ohio, aon, Clayton Damren at Hastings step-son, Carl B. Sherington of Florida, stqt-danghta, Cara Kidda of Wayland aad smpdaughta, Linda Dykstra, cf Caledonia; ten grandchildren. Dan and Eric Hutchings, Takna. Zachary and Holly Wilk­ ins, Ryan and Del Kidda. Dennis Manson. Shannon and John Dykstra; twp tuters. Jane MilUoua and Ruth Neil both of Bank Creek; bnxha, Ray Orr at Florida; several nieces and nephews; Mr. Carl Sheringum. lo whom she remained a great friend Funeral services were held Tuesday, August li at lhe Wren Funeral Home with the l everend Michael J. Amon officiating. Burial i in be at the Newbre Cemetery in Emmen Township, Bank Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Funeral urvices were held Tuesday, Auguat 16 at the Koopa Funeral Chapel Lake Odeaaa. Reverend Ward Pierce officiating, interment Lakeside Cemetery. am^M.HamCr^ 26 Director of Publk Servko JeH Mansfield stated that the City hod received 537.300 for our first reimbursement on the Tyden Pork Grant match. 27. Moved by Campbell supported by Moy to ad joum ot 8 35 p.m Rood ond approved. Mory Lou Gray Moyor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (8/18) MIDDLEVILLE - Ann Rachel Sherington. 66 of Gun Lake, MiddleviUe has gone to be with her Lord after a lengthy and courageous bank with emphysema. She passed away Friday, August 12, 1994 at Pennock Hospital with her children by her side. Mn. Sheringum wat born on March 14, 1928 at Kalamazoo the daughter of Roy and Ida Amanda (Franlin) Ore. She lived moat of her adult life in the Gun Lake area of Barry County and for the past year with her daughter and family in Freeport. She was employed al Grand Rapids Plastics for 18 (Carolyn) Jackaon cf Lake Odeaaa, two gmndcbildrea. Mn. Rick (Carta) Bona of Spring Lake ard Roaa and (Eliaa) Jackaon of Lake Odeaaa; niecea aufl-ikpiicwi. | the demolition contractor for the Hostings Hotel also be contracted to demolish the old Water Treatment Plant Question called and foiled. One aye vote Mayor Gray felt this should bo loft for the new City Manager to look into. Councilman Josporso foft that this wo* not a liability like the hotel We should not tear it down until wo know what wo are g^ng to do. City Attorney Fisher stated that it would hove to go out for competitive । Terence “Terry'Anderten DULUTH. MINNESOTA - Terence "Terry” Andersen. 46 of Duluth. Minnesota and formerly of Hastings passed away Sar^>day. August 13. 1994 in bis home. He was bora in Stambaugh Michigan and had been a Duluth resident since 1992. He was a computer programa analysis. He was s veter­ an of tbe United States Air Force, having served with Norad in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Terry was • forma memba of St. Rose Catholic church in Hastings and a memba of St Johns church in Duluth. Surviving is his mocha. Mane of IXrlulh; son. Benjamin of Hastings; daughter. Rebecca Andersen. Hastings; sistas. Donna Buckhal­ ter, Duluth and Connie Bobnock Longview, Texas. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 16 io St Johns Catholic church. Burial will be in Princeton Cemetery. Arrangements woe made by Dougherty Funaal Home. Duluth. Minnesota. ; Funeral Services wiU be held on Thursday, August 18, at 11:00a.m. with Pastor Jeff Warden officiating. Iraertnem win be at East Hickory Comers Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Tbe American Diabetes Assodstion. envelopes avaUabk at tbe funeral home Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. | ~ Jo^phJ.lbpedtSr. ~ | WOODLAND-Joseph J. Vopech Sr, 69. of Clark Road. Woodland, passed away Wednes­ day, August 17,1994 at the TenderCare Nurs­ ing Home in Hastings. He was bora January 8, 1925 ia Chicago, IlUnois the son of Joseph and Anna Marie Vojtech. Mr. Vojtech attended achool in Dlinois and was married to Anna Belk Leak May 18,1946 in Midloian, Illinois. They moved to the Lake Odessa area in 1960. He reived in the United States Navy for three years during World War IL Mr. Vojtech was employed at TJt W. Manu­ facturing Co. in Portland fa 20 years, retiring in 1984. He was a memba of St. Edwards Catholic Church of Lake Odessa and the Portland VFW Post <4090. Mr. Vojtech is survived by his wife AnnaBelk; three sons. Larry (Deborah) Vojtech of Garden Grove. California, Robert Vojtech of Holt, Joseph (Joon) Vojtech Jr. of Sunrield; daughter Mrs. Eric (Joanne) Send of Middleville; seven grandchildren, two sisters. Emily Sharp of Tinky Park. Illinois, Amta Pitt of Oak Forest, Illinois. Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:00 AM. Saturday. August 2U 1994 al St Edwards: Catholic Church. Lake Odessa with Fr. Thomas Bouftord offictialing. Interment Woodland Memorial Park. Rosary will be recited 7:00 PM. Friday at the St Edwards Catholic Church, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions in liew of flowers may be made to the Building Fund of Sl Edwards Church. Arrangements by the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Woodland NEWS Willson-Campbell engagement told Tim and Annie Willson, of Hastings, are Buhls’ to celebrate 40th anniversary Merlin and Doreen (Mead) Buhl were mar­ ried on Aug 3. 1954 by Rev Wesley Buhl (Merlin’s father). In honor of their 40th wed­ ding anniversary, an open house was hosted by their children — Vai and Dick Campbell of Heatings and Merlin and Theresa Buhl of Holland, aad their grandchildren - Rick. Nicole and Bryan Campbell and Tara. Shauna and Carista Buhl their son. Joseph Myles Willson io Kaetee Dawn Campbell of Beaumont. California. Kaetee is the daughter of Ms. Terry Camp­ bell of Beaumont, and Richard Campbell of The bride-to-be graduated from Beaumont High School in 1990 She runs a child care The prospective groom graduated from Hastings High School in 1990 He works at McGruder Chevrolet in Palm Springs. California as a mechrnk. A September 24 wedding is planned in Beautmont. Calif. Walton’s 80th birthday planned The children of Grace Walton would like to invite all family, friends, neighbors and acquamiences to a surprise 80th birthday party day. Aug. 20 at the Freeport Park Pavillion. A potluck dinner will be served from I to 5 McKibbins to celebrate 50th anniversary Everyone is welcome to come and help Grace celebrate her 80th birthday and make it la hoaor ot Otar 50th aaancnay. the teigtern ot Rolland (Ike) ted Maxine McKibbin request (he plcaxure of your coxnpaay in witness the renewing ot Aat wan and open bouse celebration afterwards on Saday. Aag. 2>. 19M at 2:00 at their home ot 17 years. 3551 W Gun Lake Rd. Hastings Request an gifts Party to celebrate 40th anniversary Fox wedding was held May 7 The children of Cindy Zody nod LeRoy Fox are happy to announce the marriage of t'leir parents on May 7. I9M in a double ring ceremony in Las Vegaa. Nevada. The newteywedx are residing r. 7 Mattel Street in MiddleviUe with their f ve children: Tun ted Danny Fox. Heather ant John Beta, and baby Scott The bride graduated from Davenport ia ISM at an Executive Legal Secretary. Her nusoanfl is empioyea at dimpson moustnes in Middleville A reception for family and friends wiU he held at a taler dale from 4 to 7 p.m. at 1120 N. Jefferson, Hastings. The party is given by their children and Irene Cutchai I Michael Jon Zander. Wayland and Judith Kay Jeers. Wayland Dunkeiberger. Middleville Anthony John Hohman. Middleville and Jamie Jo Nisae. Middleville Lynn Burbank. Battle Creek. Scott David Teske. Nashville and Kimberly Ann Davis. Naahvilte. Scott D. Smith. Hastings and Melanie Jean Begg-Mull engagement told David Ivan Draaisma. Wayland and Kerry Aaae Begg will become the bride ot Kevte Joepeb Mail on Oct I. 19M. The bnde-to-be graduated from Haadags H«h School aad with her bachelor s degree from Davenport College She aad her parents. Gary and Jackie Begg, are ot Haadags The ftaare groom graduated from Weal Caahoiic High and wah hit bachelor's degree from Oread Valley Suae Untvenay He aad M* pataaa. David ted Boaberh Mull, are ot Quad Ragadi. Arends-Gaskill engagement told Wedding vow* will be exchanged on Oct. 8. 1994 between Christina Louise Arends and Gordon Dennis Gaskill, both of Hastings The bride-to-be is the daughter of Pamela J. Arends abo of Hastings and the late Christopher J Arends She is a graduate of Hastings High School and Davenport College. She is currently working in Grand Rapids at Chotecte. Perkins and Buchanan The future groom is the son of Ervin and Carol Gaskill of Hastings He too. graduated from Hastings High School, and Grand Valley State University. He & currently pursing his master's degree al Aquinas College Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance crews and auxiliary members will have a garage and bake sale at Cunningham’s Acre from 9 a m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Satur­ day. Aug. 19 and 20. Lunch with a menu of soup (bean, chili and vegetable beef), sandwiches, pies, chips, pickles, coffee or tea will be served from 11 a m. t. I p.m. on both days. The monthly ambulance benefit dinners for 1994-95. which are held on the third Sunday of each month, will begin on Sept. 18 at Cun­ ninghams' Acre from noon to 3 p.m., with carry-outs available. Cunningham's Acre is on M-50. 1.5 mites west of Lake Odessa. After the September dinner, a drawing will he held for the third annual Lakewood Am­ bulance quilt raffle A king-sized, hand-mack crazy quill made of silks and velvet*, two full­ sized afghans and hand-made throw rug already have been donated a* prizes. The quill includes pillow cases and ruffled pillow shams and the basic color is blue. There will probably be more prize* donated before the drawing. Tickets for the drawing will be sold at the luncheon/garage/bake sate this week. The singei known as Eteanore. 'The Tur­ quoise Woman.'* will perform at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. Aug. 28. She is going to be a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Leak for a month and will sing several concern al churches and other events during that time. She has three gospel albums to her credit and is also involve din child evangelism in Arizona. Jeffrey Mackenzie, "the only member of lhe bar in Woodland Township.” spoke to the Woodland Lions Club test week After four years in East Lansing attending Michigan State University and three year* in Detroit at Wayne State University Law School. Mackenzie has returned to the family farm at Velte and Jordan Roads to open his practice. The young lawyer graduated from Lakewood High School in 1986 and was given a Lions Club scholarship tha tyear. Since he began his practice in M^rch of 1994. he has appeared in rourt rooms in Barry. Eaton and Ionia counties and once in Shiawassee County. After the dinner and program, the Lions held a business meeting, discussing plans for the annual Labor Day weekend chicken barbecue Sept. 3. Plans are well under way for the annual Labor Day weekend Woodland Homecoming celebration Sept. 2-5. There will be homemade ice cream at the Woodland United Methodist Church ice cream social Friday evening, as well as slop­ py joe sandwiches and home-made pies. The Woodland Eagles will hold a fish fry at their building the same evening; both events will be public. The weekend softball tournament will begin in the park a 6 p.m. Friday. At 8:30 p. a.. The Music Masters will fur­ nish musk 1 x a teen dance in the park. An adult dance will be held at the Eagles, with musk by Pave Ritter. Saturday will be a full day for everyone Crafters will begin selling at 10 a.m.. and there are still spaces available. Contact Betty Curtis for details. The parade will organize al noon at the junior high school and judging will begin at 12:30. The parade will be held at 1 p.m. with the Lykins Brothers who recently retired after running a welding shop in Woodland for more than 40 years as grand marshals. Dave Ntethamer is the contact person for parade en­ tries. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. After the parade, there will be a grand mar­ shal reception m the park pavilion, which will include cake and punch. kids' games and contests with prizes will be held in the park after the parade, loo. If you are willing lo help with this activity, contact Lots Musbach (Mrs. Douglas). Tricia Dwts or Betty Curtis. Kathy Stowell is putting together a program for afternoon and evening entertainment. She is still open for suggestion* The Wcxxiland Lions Club barbecue chkken dinner will begin at 4:30 p.m. and chkken. potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw watermelon and drinks will he served unitl 7:30. or until 1.100 tickets run out Only the exact number of tickets for the chicken halves ordered have been printed, and they arc now being sold by Woodland Lions. When they arc sold, there will be no more. They are also available at the Woodland Township Library. Sunday will include a religious service in the perk in the morning and a gospel concert by the Woodland Gospel Quartet and the Vktury Singers from Leslie. Mi. Marie Fisher and Lillian Vandecar were hostesses al the August Kilpatrick Missionary Society dinner held last Wednesday. Connie. Teresa and Melissa Groendyk. who were at the Dalton farm, were at the dinner with Willis. Barbara and Gary, Karrie Halladay has also been at the farm for a couple of weeks. The Daltons, the Groendyks and karrie will meet kame's parents. Paul and Sharon Dalton Halladu). at Cedar Point later thi* month. The eldest Halladay daughter, Kristen. is in Michigan and will soon begin her practice teaching al Michigan State. The middle daughter, Kimberly. is a junior at Spring Arbor College and has spent the summer at home with her parents at Wat­ tingen Falls. New York. She will come lo Michigan with her parents and return to col­ lege soon after. The Halladays will visit other family members white they are in the area. Lakewood United Methodist Church members were guests at tbe Hihon Resort on Green Lake Sunday afternoon. As it was a cold, windy, overcast day, not many families went and among those who did go. none did much swimming. Jim and Kathy Stowell. Sarah. Matthew and Ben; Jeff and Nancy Booi and the boys; Mary Fulton and family from Mishawaka. Ind.; Steve and Joanie Murphy and family and Dick and Debbie Armington all from Indiana spent the weekend camping at Tyler Creek. The men played in the threc-on-three tournament at the Clarksville Ox Roast and won the Toilet Bowl division award. The group also went to a White Caps game in Grand Rapids Saturday night when the team played against the South Bend Silver Hawks. The Lakewood Chorale Society sang the na­ tional anthem at that game. Both Kathy Stowell and Nancy Booi are members of that organization. Don and Adie Eckman recently look a trip to Sugar Creek. Ohio and enjoyed the Amish country farms and businesses. They drove on to West Virginia and visited a ptace called Eckman, which they discovered was an old deserted coal mine town. They returned home through Columbus. Ohio and also visited Don’s niece south of Toledo. On Friday evening, they attended the Emmaeus Walk picnic at Frances Park in Lans­ ing. whkh they enjoyed despite the threaten­ ing weather. Saturday evening they attended a Timberland Farm Bureau group meeting and potluck dinner at the home of Chuck and Peggy Armbruster. This week the Woodland Township board members, families and friends are cleaning and sprucing the old historic town hall for the meeting to be held ’here at 7:30 p.m. on Mon­ day . Aug. 22. It is hoped that many Woodland Township residents will want to attend and see the official Mkhigan historkal building in use again, even if just for an evening. Pauline Bird of Apple Valtey. California and her daughter. Gloria Manin from Lansing had dinner with Floyd and Clarabelle Barnum recently. Don and Peggy Mead were also guests. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL £ Happy 30th Birthday August 22. 23. 24 • 10:00-12 Noon > toTOOOBOMR Come To The Party N on August 21st 5 aid Happy 2nd Birthday Cail: 945-2938 or 948-4291 Barry Co. Church of Christ 541 N Michigan Av*. /Comer State Rd.) k । r- to £ on August 17th. —From the Gang. Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards Street Middleville — Associates in Family Practice — Mabel Lipkey Lavender 80th birthday set Mabel Upkry Lavender of Hasting* is celebrating her 80th birthday "Lipfcey” was on the Pennock Hospital Nursing staff from 1942-1970 The open, house will be August 21 from 1-5 p.m. at 2410 River Road. Hastings Come and help us celebrate. Sponsored by daughter Mary Van Det Moten mdtandy No gifts ptease — NOTICE — Change of Meeting Date Barry County Board of Commissioners will meet on August 24th at 9:30 a.m. Douglas Smendik. M.D. Junes Weatherhead, M.D. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! For Appointment Call, 795-4434 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 LEGAL NOTICE MtTMH MU Wnc> OBBCB FOB NOT1CC MY PUBLICATION OffAmt ha*Hng baan made In fka cwWSHsm ot a certain Martgag* made an too 20*h day of feg*umbar. I9BR. by RKKY A. PARKS. on unmor rWd man. 12W0 Gurd Road. Dolton Michigon. to MUTUAL SAVINGS ANO LOAN ASSOCIATION FJL. now known a* MUTUAL SAVMG* BANK. I.S.b., *33 Washington Ray O*y Michigan, o* recorded in Uber 473. Pogo 754-757. Barry County Record* ond on which Mortgage there I* due and unpaid a* the date ci thi* Notice the *um of •3B.343-19 Da Bor* tor prMcqxd tatore*! at 10 SO In the cose ol Roberto Thome* v. Horota lo Course ond Hervey end Bette Worron. cose number 94 3B5 CH in the Circuit Court lor th. County of Berry. This is on action to quiet Htie to the toHowmg dosertbed promisos COMMENONG AT THE SE CORNER OF THE WEST 1/3 OF THE EAST 1/3 OF A PARCEL OF LAHO DESCRBED AS COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE MIDDLE OF THE NORTH LINE OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION T T3N. R1BW. THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 40 ROOS KNO 13 I WKS TO rHE CENTER OF THE EAST AHO VEST HIGHWAY THENCE M AN ELY DIRECTION ALONG THE Cf MTER OF THE EAST ANO WEST HIGHWAY TO T»« CENTER OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH HIGHWAY THENCE RUNNING M A N"LY DMECTION ALONG THE CENTER OP THE NORTH AND SOUTH HIGHWAY TO THE NORTH ONE OF SA® SECTION 29. THENCE WEST TO THE SA® POINT OF COMMENCEMENT; THENCE WEST 300 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 300 HET THENCE WEST 45 FEET THENCE SOUTH 300 FHT THENCE EAST 45 HET TO THE PLACE OF REGR4MNG NOTK1 TO DEFENDANT HAROLD LA COURSE You are required to answer the allegation* in the comptotal to quiet title in the above-mentioned com. You must answer the comptoint or take other action in lhe Circuit Court tor too County of Barry. The toMuro to answer win result in a default Judg­ ment quieting title to the above-described lands in favor of Plaintiff Roberta Thoma*. At a seseton of said Court hold in the Allegan County Courthouse in the city of Allegan. County of Altogan ond State of Michigan on July 19. 19B4 PRESENT HONORABLE RICHARD M SCHUSTER Circuit Court Judge IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the PteUtaH may give notice by publicotion to Defendant Harold La Cour»e by publishing a copy cf the order once each week tor throe consecvt ivo wook* in the toltowing pubheatton Hosting* Banner H i* further ordered that too Ptototiff n*ad* -«ot send a copy of the ardor to Defendant Harold La Course'• tost known address bocouM. based upon affidovits. too Dafandonft address i* not l-nown to the PtointH Dated July W. 1W4 HONORABU RICHARD M SCHUSTER (B/1B) Mortgog^ond other charge* No suit or pro­ ceeding ot taw or In equity having been Instituted to recover the debt, er any port thereof secured by Mid Martgaga. and the power at soto in said Mortgage conteiRod having becoming aporoHvo by reason of such default Notice is hereby given tha* on the I *t d^y of September. 1994. a* Ono o'clock in the afternoon. at the front entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Hosting*. County of Barry, ond^ State of Michigon. that being the ptace tor holding Circuit Court tor the County of Berry, there will bo ottered tor sate and sold to the highest bidder at public auction or vendue, the lend* and promises in said Mortgage described, lor the purpose of satisfying the amount duo and unpaid upon said Mor tgepe.tcgether with the legal cost* and charge* of aalo. lechidtag an attorney too a* provided by tow and in said Mortgage. The land and premise* in said Mortgage being Utuote in the Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Michigan and deecrtbod a* toMuws The North » toot of the South to* toot of the Beat 1/3 of too Seutoooet 1/4 of Sechon 14. Town 1. North. Range * West. The premises is commonly known a*. 12920 Gurd Rood Doften. Michigon The redemption ported under too statute in such case mode and provided is ONE (1) year from too Doted: July 19. 1994 MUTUAL SAVINGS BANK. I.*.b.. Mutgagas ____ UMI1T 1 HUMPHREYS P.C. BJ HUMPHREYS (PI 5344) PLAZA NORTH-Wm 410A 4000 FASHION SQUARE BOUVLEVARD SAGINAW Mi 4BMM ' Ann Landers Dad's journal invades family privacy Dear Ana I andns: My father-in-law has eight children, most of whom are in their 30s. For the past five years. Dad ha* been sending them a journal every month in which he re­ counts his daily activities Three years ago. hi* journal look a mean twist It started with a litany of who called home or visited and who sent gift* on family occa­ sions. A month or two before a major holiday. Dad uses his journal to push everyone to come visit. He pepper* hi* entries with biblical quotes that admonish children who do not treat their father* with respect. About a ye-r ago. Dad began writing down personal information - one grandson's report card, a daughter-in-law * job loss and court proceedings on a sibling's drunk driving charge. Each month, my father-in-laws'* jourad sets off an explosion of long-winded phene caih among the children who work themselves up in® a lather because of Family event vs. vacation plans (B/IB) TONY NORRIS ? To the man I love with all my heart, and I always will Thanks for the best 1st year of f. marriage! i’m looking forward to the rest of L’ our Ilves together. [< HUNDUED SEVENTY TWO AND 7B/I00 DOLLARS (Ml .372.73). iodudteg interest ot 9.30% per Happy Anniversary Aug. 20 j< .................................... I Love You, Dot>t>ief4 >Learn to Prepare Income Taxes line 333.00 fee*, (hence North at right angle* to Mid South Section Uno *00.00 loot, thence Eo*t poroHol to Mid South Section line 333.00 loot, thence South 400 00 loot to the ptoc* of beginning. The redemption period shall bo 6 month* from ■ INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL ‘ For More Information Call: 945-5345 (•/IB) Coming September 12th Gun Lake Family Medicine Pediatrics to Geriatrics, complete family care Dr. Spindler will begin seeing patients September 12,1994 James R. Spindle Family Practice \m .. .id |.k < ii! !«• W h i k \ I iHiillnuii X Ph.ii 'ii.it \. sht lh\ v ilk I ii| Ilin! t IIII n| 111.1IH HI ”1 h» M III dllV .III .11)| MH III Illi 111 l .ill 672-‘)S‘)<S Smoking is a kHtor (9/15) ■ increase your tax knowledge ■ obtain a new skill ■ convenient times & locations James R. Spindler, M.D Dear Ana I natters: Am I the only one who ■ sick and tired of the idea that an invitation from a family member is a subpoena? A few months ago. 1 made (and paid for) ta- to go away for a weekend. Shortly after. I received an invitation to a family function for that very weekend. Granted, the family af­ fair was an important one. It was, however, totally unexpeetd and oa rather shrrt notice. When I tried to explain that 1 had a previous commitment, several family member* expresaed such outrage that 1 gave in and attend­ ed the family function instead of taking my paid-for vacatioa. Now. I am not sure I did the right thing when I permitted them to lay a guilt trip oa me. I always thought an invitation was a request that a person ha* the right to refuse without caving in to oressure. Do you agree? — 1 Lave *Ea Bat I've GotALtfe.Too Dear Love ‘Em: Sorry you didn’t identify the family affair. If it was the wedding of a brother or siste.. I certainly feel that should tak: precedent* over a paid-for vacation Ol cr than such an occasion. 1 would say stick to your vacation plans. Dnr Abb Uaitn: Why i> < tha when the hazards ot smoking are brought up. the only disease discussed is oncer? Why is ■> that no H*R BLOCK- ~~ I 24th something he wrote. I don't fed my husband * father has the right lo report our personal affairs to the rest of lhe family. I know 1 should simply Mop reading this intrusive, sdf-pkying rag. but I feel lhe need to know what is being said abc ut us. I resent the fact that our lives will continue to be invaded and my children's privacy violated every month. My biggest fear is that my children will grow up thinking this i* nor­ mal family behavior. This thing is disrupting my marriage because my husband refuses to stand up to his father He say* I am “intolerant. " I think lhe old man need* to put his pen down and allow us to live our lives without the guilt and punishment he inflicts when we don’t meet his denk-nds for attention. Before my mother passed away two years ago, she told me there are two places 1 should go if I was really in trouble - the church and Ann Landers. So, here I am. Invaded in Idaho Dear Invaded: What I'm going to suggest will take an enormous amount of self-control. 1 am putting it m bold type STOP READING THAT GARBAGE A* I see it. the bigger problem is your hus­ band'* fear of hi* controlling, vitriolic father. Accept the fact that this will never change, ■nd stay off the subject. T'______ -______ Mr. and Mr*. G. E. Famham will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on August 30 Eddie was Lake Odessa High School bend director and Edna was the achool secretary during the early 1930*. They would appreciate cards from former students and friend*. They reside at 11470 Bruy Road. Clio. Ml 48420 Il is tax time again. Village treasurer Suzanne Johnson will be at the Page Memorial building on Saturday. Aug. 20 to start collecting lhe summer village taxes. Lakewood Public School's board will meet Monday evening at 7:30 at the high school building on Vehe Road The Ionia County Health Department will hold its monthly immunization clinic at Fellowship Hall on Wednesday from 9 a.m. to noon on Ausust 24. Anyone attending any event at Central United Methodist or its Fellowship Hall as well as passerby can expect to encounter bar­ ricades and/or mud. Dav by day the scene changes as workmen sre removing rock and mortar foundation for the belltower and mak­ ing preparations for further work O. Gary Newton, former Ionia County sheriff, has joined lhe swimmers at the Ionia High School petM two noon hour* each week. His lifeguard granddaughter assist* him. Gary and Kay Coates were guest singers at Central United Methodist Church on Sunday. Guests of the WHlium Eckstroms last week were the Dan Dailey Lundy of Salt Lake City. Mom Lisa, son Adam and baby Jacqueline at­ tended church with the grandparents Mr*. Alice Hoffs of Kalamazoo. Louise and Al Peppel of DeWitt. Frances Long of Charlotte. Roger and Mary Klahn of Lansing, the Dennis Mossons of Grand Rapids. Robert McCartney. Paul Long. Roy and Pauline Hough, and other* from out of town attended the funeral services of Evelyn McCartney last week Wednesday. Her mother Ethelyn Chase of Thomapple Manor was able to come Truck* hauling green beans travel into town on M-50 from points south every hour of the day during this busy season for Twin City Foods. Refrigerator can arc seen on their siding for shipping out frozen foods Seasonal workers arc on shifts sorting the beans for processing. Heavy rains on Friday and Saturday left lots of mud. This dampened lhe events at the Clarksville Homecoming and Ox Roast, but the fireman s breakfast, the parade and many other items on lhe schedule went on nearly as <>nc ever brings up emphysema ’ People who smoke cigarettes WILL get em­ physema winner or later. I am well acquainted with all the stages of this disease. My grand mother, who was otherwise a very healthy woman, died a slow and painful death from emphysema brought on by years of smoking My stepfather will die the same way. He is now tethered to an oxygen lank that is his con­ stant companion. Il is the only way he can keep his windpipe open. My mother, who ts also a smoker, is in the early stages of emphysema. She has this tern blc cough that gets worse every year. Younger people who smoke boast that they can jog several miles and never get short of breath They don’t understand that the cells in their lungs arc mutating For my sake and theirs, will you please print another letter on this subject9 -Alaska Dear Alaska: It is not necessarily true that ALL smokers will develop emphysema. Not enough studies have been done to confirm this. The surgeon general classifies bronchitis and emphysema together as Chronic Obstruc­ tive Pulmonary Disease (C.O.P.D.). Before smoking became common, these were rare diseases. NowC.O.P.D. is the fourth-ranking cause of death in the United Stales. According lo the American Lung Associa­ tion. smoking is responsible for 82 percent of the C.O.P.D. deaths in d«c United Stale. (The remaining 18 percent is caused by air pollution, environmental factors such as dust and asbestos and a rare hereditary condition.) The message is dear and irrefutable. Smok­ ing is a cripplcr and a killer. ‘Adtos, baby’ Dear Ana I anitenr A reader complained that store clerks give phone calls precedence over the living, breathing customer at the counter. He asked if you would walk out if a dert left you to take a phone call. You said. "Not if 1 really wanted the item." When 1 am standing at a store counter waiting lo pay for merchandise and lhe clerk ignores me to answer the telephone, it** "Adka, baby/’ I put the merchandise on the cointer and walk out. no if*, and* or but* about it. 1 don't care if my intended purchase is ths last item of as kind in the world. I'm out of there. Abo. I never go back to that store again. There are myriad stores in my area, some of which are glad to get paying customer*. Not only is answering the phone in front of a customer rude, it is stupid The customer standing in front of the clerk means money in the store's cash register. it's what keep* them in business - not clerks talking on the Dear Bainbridge: Many readers will agree with your "bird in the hand" theory, and they may be right. It seems to me. however, that a competent salesperson could handle both by taking the phone number at lhe caller aad say­ ing. "May I call yoa back m • few minuses’' Gam cf the Day: Fiftyone percent ol being smart ■ knowmg what you are dumb about. Feeling prtunrrd to hart sex.’ How uvffin/brtned art you’ Write for Arm Landen' booUti "Sa and the Teen-ager. "Sendatejf addrmed. long. btumm-nu envelope and a cheek or money orderfor S3 65 Uminctnda postage aad handUng) to: Teem. do Am Landen. P.O. Boe 11562. Oucago. HI. 60611-0562 (ht Canada. eend S4.451 C•fitted l«M C l stirs SyaHrutr, lac. oa NEWS planncu. The Lakewood Chorale Society tang al the While Cap* game on Saturday evening at Old Kent Park in Grand Rapid* To mark a milestone birthday for church secretary Vanessa Broe, some friend* at Cen­ tral Church hosted a birthday observance for her during the coffee hour, complete with balloon*, streamer*, cake, and black paper napkins Life begin* at ??? A Grand Rapids newspaper ha* the "Then" ■nd "Now" pictures of Edward and Mary Davison who observed their 50th wedding an­ niversary on August 11. Mary is the daughter of the late Waiter Reed Sr. and Uarda Gorsuch Reed of Lake Odessa. The Davisons have three aon* Fred and wife Michelle. Mark and Kathrine. Paul and Wendy Davison. They have 10 grandchildren. Annette NofTke and Scon Triezenberg were married recently. Annette is the grand­ daughter of Hazel Noffke and of Ivan and Phyllis Olmstead. Her parents are Tom Nof­ fke of Lake Odessa and Pam Nail of Hasting*. A Lansing newspaper report* the engage­ ment of liana Rush of East Laming to Cean Burgeson. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Sharon Womer of Lake Odessa and Thomas Rush of Grand Rapid*. The gentleman's parents live in Rochester. Mr*. Karen Anway hosted a reception on Sunday afternoon in honor of her son Travis, a 1994 Lakewood graduate, on hi* achieve­ ment of Eagle Scout rank The Sheraton Inn on M-43 at Creyts Road was the location for the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War to gather in conven­ tion earlier thi* month. The national group had 110 tn attendance. On their agenda were opening ceremonies, a period-costume ban­ quet on Friday, an All States banquet on Saturday and on Sunday the convention delegates made a side trip lo Sunfield lo visit the G.A.R. Hall which is preserved by the Sunfield group of D.U.V Eunice Black and Elaine Nash of the Sunfield group were pic­ tured in the Slate Journal with the national president. The U.M.W of Central Church held their annual salad luncheon on Monday noon. More than 30 attended lo enjoy the salads and rolls. Mary Jane Carlson welcomed lhe members and guests. Karla Rohrbacher sang two solos Pat Wilson read appropriate Scrip­ ture verses and a poem. Florence Finkey of Kalamazoo gave her audience an enlightening monologue, using large props, entitled "Modem Homemaking — 1906." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 — Page 9 by ]oyce F. Weinbrecht The Ray Erway story... Ray W Erway was born on Oct . 26. 1888. m Rutland Tow n»hip. Barry County. When he was 80 yean old he decided lo write about his family and his early life. His father. John Erway. came from near Coming. NY. and Halsey Valley. Barton. Tioga County. N.Y He. with other members of the family, were in Detroit, traveling to Michigan the night that President Lincoln was assisinated He was loo young lo get into the Civil War. but his only brother. George, serv­ ed ■ the Union Army Hu mother. Catherine Shively, came lo the area from Gas City. Ind. Her father. Jacob Shively, was in the Union Army, serving in the Battle of Chickamauga, among others. He built mills on creeks where a waler supply could be had The Shively family came to Rutland Township Catherine was the oldest of nine children, a family of five girls and four boys John Erway was a carpenter, building many houses and barm in the area. Hu father. Eli Erway. also was a carpenter The Erways ar­ rived in Michigan in April 1865. John and his cousins, Orev and Parker Erway bought land in Section 28 and Section 29. John and Catherine Shively were married in the early 1870s and sealed in lo rose their family of girls and Ray. Ray's oldest sister. Mina, was bom in 1874. sister Carrie was bom in 1876. She fell when she was a baby, injuring her neck and head She never developed normally, had epileptic seizure and died in 1907. and Eva was born in 1878 with Ray coming along in 1888. He was raised in a worm oi remaics He write*. "Being brought up in with a bunch cf girls, who were never aggressive. I soon became the special target of a bully of the same age I was attending Otis School, about age 5. This bully delighted in throwing sand into my hair It was quite thick and curly aad Mack Mather soon became tired of rlrsaiag the sand out of h and told me that rf 1 allowed him to do it any more she would whip me. 1 must have chosen the lessei of two evils, as 1 believed that I could lick him So the next time he pestered me. I swatted him and that was the last tune that I ever had any trouble with him. "The bigger boys had killed a big Hack snake Hehadnbythetailandranthe kids around, trying to hit us with it. 1 tried to keep away from him but he cornered me in one of the entries, and hit me with it. 1 had told him what to expect i< he hit me. 1 did and he began to bawl like ! had ic**that bears do when In­ jured. I took io the woods, expecting the teacher. Allan Matthews would trounce me. However the incident was never mentioned. '"Allan later became rural (mail) carrier out of the village of Irving and held that position until roads became better and the consolida­ tion of post offices began." Ray attended Ous School for four years la those days, th?re were many more pupils in school during the winter month* There would be several boys and girls attending who were nearmg the voting age. some nearly grown. It became necessary to hire a man teacher dur­ ing water terms to keep the older students in line. Ray recalls: "One night as we started home, two of the larger boys got to fighting over one of the older girts As I had never seen a real fight. 1 was scared and went bock aad told the teacher. Anson Merril. He quickly stopped the scrap. "The interesting thing about the incident, neither of the fighters married that girt, but one of the onlookers did.” Olis School was within 30 rods east of Otis Lake. The lake was an interesting and impor­ tant part of attending that school There was wading ■ the summer aad skating during the winter The lake provided many tons of ice for the folks of the area during the summer months It was an adventure to watch the ice being cut out of fee lake, usually in January, when the ice was solid and before the deep snow* came, and hauled to fee ice house* to be stored in saw duet. Before the coming of etectrioty, lake ice was used for preserving food, icing drinks and making ice cream in a hand crank­ ed ice cream freezer. The one-room school had a benefit not found in modern schools. Every one was ex­ posed to everything that was being recited. If one was an observant student, one could ad­ vance ate quickly to the next level. When fee Rutland Mrthndal Class wanted to budd a church. John Erway was chosen to build it. Ray recalls going wife hi* father to The Otis School House. Otis School with teacher Esther Cronk, third from the right, back row. (Standing, from left) Oley Douglas, Ward Erway, Ernest Gorham. James Burghdough, Ruby Walters, Edna Otis, Ule Otis, Peart Erway, Irene Hinkley. Ruth Kurr. Leia Sommenrille, Roxie Walters. Buis Kelly, Morris Erway. Leonard Waiters. Mary Havens, Gina Whittemore. Hazel Jenkins. Mildred Erway, Inez Erway. Catherine Otis and Janet Lake. (Photo courtesy of Louis Bartow) Muskegon and ordering fee car load of lumber needed to build it. He writes about this trip: "Il was my first train ride and I was 8 years old. Il was fee first time I had ever eaten in a restaurant, or slept in a hotel. We drove a learn of bones and lunfeer wagon to the depot at Irving and caught the afternoon train. We ordered fee lumber and returned to Irving on fee train." His earliest memory included the spring when be was 4 yean old. and fee culvert over Mink Creek washed out. Tbe culvert was about a half mile east of their home. It mist have been a very heavy downpour of rain, as it caused fee culvert to wash out. It was a new­ ly seated area and there was really no way io know then bow much water might pass through the culvert Mink Creek carries the overflow of both Podunk Lake, about a mile and a half east of it. and the McCarty Lake about fee same distance southeast At feat time, the road did not follow fee sec­ tion line There w as a big hill just west of fee creek whicn was just too much to bte graded with tbe equipment of the times. These tools were loo different scapers One was a big scoop wife a bate or loop connected to the opposite sides, wife a couoling in the middle of it to . -*h fee team was hitched by a clevis bolted to the evener This scraper, called a slasher, had a handle on each side of it. These handles were raised when the learn drew it. fee point digging into the ground until it was filled. Then fee handles lowered, the load was taken to the place where it was intended to be used and the handles raised to dump fee load. Il held about a yard of dirt. (A cubic yard equals 27 cubic feet.) Tbe other and larger tool, called a wheel scraper, was hung in an axle like those of a wagon, except it was a drop axle. Tbe bucket was bung from this dropped section so when loading it hung lower than if oa a straight ax­ le. The team was hitched to this, like hitching k to a wagon. There was a long lever on fee back of it. which was raised when loading as the team moved ahead When fully loaded it took two men to bear down on this lever to raise fee bucket, which was then locked, to raise it above the ground so that the weight was borne on the wheels. When ready to dump it. the lever was raised and the front of the bucket dog into the ground As the team moved forward it dumped "As a grown man. 1 spent many days help­ ing to move road dirt this way,” he write*. "The cut across fee road were the culvert was seemed as large to me than as the Grand Canyon did when 1 first saw it about 40 yean later. Dad bad the job of replacing fee culvert. Abe Manin was fee highway commissioner and the masons were Alec and John Youngs. The aew culvert was many times larger than the first one and there seemed little chance of it ever being washed out. The stone walls each side of it are two feet thick and about eight feet high, crowned by a half circle of con­ crete. The cement at time was called water lime and came in barrels " This culvert stands as a monument to fee Youn^n brothers. Dad and fee hired man had A wheel scraper, similar to the one Ray describes as being used when putting in the culvert. (Chartton Park Museum.) to get fee stone to the culvert so they used a stone boat to move them. This was drawn by one or two horses, and as it was drtgged along on the ground it saved lifting fee stone onto fee wagon. "One day. as the hired man was bringing fee hone and stone boat to the barn. 1 wanted to lead the bone, a young mare about fee same age as I. She stepped on one of my feet, removing tbe big toe nail. I suddenly loci all interest ia leading horses. "A* I came into the house 1 heard mother tell one of the girts to get the turpentine. Turpentine was the standard remedy for most injuries in those days. I must have had a previous experience wife it. because I crawled under the bed and they bad to drag me out to administer first aid " Another common antiseptic of those days was salt pork for any puncture wound, of which ws had many from stepping on thorns and nail*. Another remedy was chewing tobacco but as none of my folks used it 1 never had any experience ofjtt curative values. •'Abbot fettf time my oldest 'sitter Mina married Charley Whittemore Dad had just moved fee upright part of the house where grandfather Jacob Shively had lived jnor to 1887 "As it was mostly level where they were moving it to. fee move was done with horses because there wasn't a steam engine close by at the time. This upright was attached to the long wide budding, which Dad had buih after their first house had burned before I was born. "I remember that following this wedding as Dad was carrying me through fee crowds at the bouse, aad the first wedding which I remember. Someone asked me bow I liked my new brother. I was said to have remarked from the height of my father’s shoulder, ' Aw . be is loo little.' Dad was a large man. well over two hundred pounds and from my van­ tage point naturally Charley, weighing about 140 pounds, did look small. "He was more man than he looked as I found out and in the years that I worked for him and wife him. which was frequently, more than anyone ebe. He was either threshing. sawing lumber, filling sites, bull­ ing clover seed or some similar activity. "1 was always a 'steam hog,* fee name ap­ plied to those around steam machinery. I was wife him whenever it was possible. Maybe feat u why 1 put a steam heating plant in fee bouse we built in 1913." John Erway spent his entire life as a builder. In the early days, the buildings were made of hewn timber*. He would never ask bis helpers to do anything that he could do ateae. He never traveled far from his home. There was still quite a bit of timber available in Barry County in those yean. The Chicago. Kalamazoo and Saginaw Railroad had just been buih between Kalamazoo and Woodbury. The Michigan Central from Grand Rapids to Detroit was operating. There was a good demand for railroad ties, white oak being the preferred lumber for these. It gave fee area farmers an income, so they worked in fee woods during the winters cut ting and shipping out fee lumber Ray writes: "The first saw mill which I can recall was just north of our farm on the Parker Erway farm Charley Whittemore and his family. Lafe, had been sawing for several years and Charley had h» mill on fen job I was just big enough to ride over to fee mill wife Dad when he went after a load of ties to take to fee Michigan Central Tracks at Irving. “The steam engine used on that job was called a 'portable’ engine. It was mounted on wheels and drawn from one place to another by horses. When ready to move, they took the smoke stack off of fee boiler, hooked a pole lo fee from of fee boiler and hitched the team to it. Sometimes it took more than one team to haul it over fee trails. Next. Charley got a ten horse traction engine made by fee Russell Company The roads were so poor then feat it was often dif­ ficult moving this engine over them. They often bad to hitch a team ahead of a to move a over some places "My sister Mina married Charley Whit­ temore when I was four years old. I do not remember her as a part of our household. She (raveled wife lhe mill, often doing the cooking for fee work gang She did this in a sort of shanty made of newly sawed boards covered wife tar paper often late for school. The man wife whom fee teacher was boar­ ding told her io lock the door when she had rung the last bell She told fee boys feu and they told their father. He told them if they found fee door locked, they should get a rail and knock fee door in. Ray writes. "I remember where a panel was knocked out of fee door for fee rest of fee time that I went to achool there. This affair started a chain of events which caused the school board to resigning. A new board was appointed and they hired a man reacher. W.L. Chase, who lived just east of Irving. He taught the school fee year of 1898 and 1899 and brought discipline to lhe chaos of man-handling the big boy*. "He was quite an athlete His snow balls were a* large a* croquet balls. He helped us smaller boys many times in snow ball fights against fee larger boys. He surely inspired those of u* capable of being inspired I remember being fee only one in the grade. "Oae day ia my arithemetic class, he asked me questions and my answers were so prompt that he slammed the book shut remarking "You don't belong in this grade." He put me in the das* of children who were two years older. So I passed the eighth grade along wife fee four ia feat daa* at the age of 11. "The teacher hired for the year 1901-1902 was a graduate of high school, and it was decided that our dan of would be better off staying in Edger School, rather than going in­ to Hastings for the first year of high school." In 1905 a minister, fee Rev. R.D. Freeman, serving fee Methodist churches in Mid­ dleville, Irving and North Irving, organized a dan feat met at the Edger School. The women of this class formed a Ladies Aid Society, which met once a month. They serv­ ed a dinner to all comer* at 10 cents a person, the proceeds to go into the fund to pay the minister and meet other expenses. Ums das* win composed mostly of women. "I was brought up as the only boy in a fami­ ly of sister* and girt cousins. The girts 'brought me up* a* if I was another girt. It seemed that 1 never did anything that was not reported to mother or dad. But they were good sisters and they taught me well. "Livestock on farms in those days con­ sisted of a few cows, a few hogs, some sheep and. of course, the horses used for power and for transportation. Also, most farmers kept some hens but most did not feed them right, so that they laid eggs only in fee spring and sum­ mer when they could get food outside from the ground. "Most of fee eggs which we had during the winter were summer eggs preserved in 'water glass* (silicate of sodium, a stony powder, which when dissolved in water become* a viscous syrupy liquid that was used as a fire proofing material for fabric and as a preser­ vative for eggs), or they were buried in fee oat bin to preserve them and keep them from freezing in fee water "Before our barn was buih there was a log bare just south of the one whicu was built in 1895 I remember that wc had a Large ugly bull. He must have been considered dangerous because when it was time to but­ cher him they had him corralled and someone got up on fee scaffold above him and shot him in fee head. Usually they just knocked them in the head before bleeding them. "When the new bam was buih, this bam was tom down and the togs were reused to build a smaller shed across the barnyard to the northeast. This was used as a sheep Jara for many years. "The new bam was built during the winter of 1894-1895. Dad hewed the timber* for the barn in fee yard. "I would watch out of the west bedroom window and watch them work. Some of these timber* were 40 four feet long and sills were eight by 12 inches square. These trees were roiled up on other togs to about waist high, the bark clipped off of the upper side of one and a gMk Ml length of fee teg **3M8aK,« • The hewer.. man with » brad u followed, rplning the deb off. hewing down to th mark. A good hewer would make a very inn «h job of it. not as smooth as sawing, but then were no saw mills that could saw as tong a tog aa that. ' Chopping, hewing and other work actr/ides required high levels of skills and were quite competitive. I remember hearing abou a contest between Keraey Otis, who was a small man and a very good chopper, and a much larger man. Keraey got a dip from the other guy's ax right into his eye. He accused the fellow of doing it on purpose so feat he could wm the comest. "During the last decade of the century and the first year* of my life, transportation wu still quite a problem. We had nothing but the farm wagon and the team. "We went to Shultz io the store located on fee C.K.AS. Railroad for common groceries. Grant and Emma Otis operated this store for many year*. Farmer* sold their butter and eggs there and bought groceries in return. "Groceries bought at fee store consisted mostly of coffee, sugar, spices, molasse*, tea. cracker* and cheese. Most people took their wheat to the mill and exchanged it for flour, bran and middling* al the rale of 25 pounds of flour, so much bran and so much middlings. Buckwheat was taken to Cedar Creek water power mill and where they paid to have it ground. "Our mail came to Shultz because there was no daily delivery in those days. It amounted to a letter now and then, and the Hastings Journal, so it could be left in the post' office for quite a white. But if we did not have to go for groceries, one of us would go on horseback (riding bareback) over and back to pick up the mail. "One time that 1 remember well was when I rode the young mare, Jennifer (fee one that had stepped oa my toe) over to get fee mail. On the way home, just as we reached the top of Podunk Hill, as I was goofing off. looking at fee scenery. Jennie suddenly jumped out from under me. I lit in mud puddle, looking backward to fee Podunk Church I remember that I jumped up squalling and started to run after her. By feat time she was well down fee road on her way home. 1 don't remember if anyone came to meet me or not. "Al this time, there were no laws pro­ hibiting hunting and the only ones on fishing prohibited spearing and netting. In the spring time the suckers made a run in Mink Creek. Suckers could be speared during fee spring runs. This was done at night using lanterns for light ” In 1897. fee family moved to a farm in Sec­ tion 16. Rutland Township, which was owned by Eli Erway. Ray's grandfather. Ray makes no explanation of why this move occurred. Eli died on Aug. 13. 1897. It appears that John moved to his parents* farm al that time. Ray was enrolled in Edger School in fee fall of 1897. Gertrude Abbey was the teacher. There were a number of older boys and girts in the school and discipline there was often a problem. The teacher boarded with a family just a few rods from fee school. This family had three girts. Another family, living better than a mite from school, consisted of five boys, two of them quite grown up. The boys had io do fee farm chores in the morning and were The men did not seem so inseresied. ton rqosi I church very often, maybe because’ar a ynuagttrr he had been forced to attend church every Sunday and during the week too. But when the Rutland Methodist Church was buih John was the carpenter to do it. There was a local gang eating chicken din­ ner* also, about the same menu as fee Ladies Aid was serving, wife one difference. The ladies served their dinners once each month, not several times weekly, and took turn* fur­ nishing the chickens. The chicken eaten by the gang of young men came from whatever hen coop was the most convenient to where they planned to serve their supper. This was often the home of their leader, a bachelor wife a home of bis own. a log cabin. When the group gathered, they wtfeld draw cuts by breaking match sticks into different taVdu. The two shortest sticks were to get the chicken for that evening's meal. They would then select the flock of chickens where were to become supper. They knew where to find fee best Ray. who was too young to be involved in the caper*, tells a story feat was told to him by one of fee gang* many years after ail of the young fellows had grown. He write*: •'This fellow tells of their gatherings, when he and another fellow were chosen to get fee hens. They went to foe home of one of the two fellow*. They separated a few rods btfbre get­ ting to the hen coop, the one fellow going into his father's coop whle the second one went to the house. He inquired of the father as to the whereabouts of his sou. The farmer said that his son had gone somewhere and should be home soon. The young lad told the fanner that he would wait a white. "It wrs summer. The farmer sal on fee front porch to entertain his son's company wife stones from his Calvary days with General Custer during the Civil War The young accomplice sat on fee floor of the porch with his heels againu the lattice work. Each story was greeted by a big laugh and the bang­ ing of his heels against the lattice. This signled the youth in the coop to grab one of his father’s chickens, fee noise covering the squaking of the captured chicken. "Finally fee guest excused hr^df stating that he better get home. Down fee road his pilfering friend and they proceeded to the woods where the gang had a good fire going over which to cook the chickens." Another pair sent out to get the evening meal, chose to get fee chickens from fee widow that they were working-for. That one was an easy meal to secure. ’ One of the gang became a cook in later life, operating a restaurant, using skills teamed white he was a member of the gang. The gang sent up a tent one summer and sometimes had a keg of beer to serve with their chicken One of Ray's sister* and another neighborhood girl raided fee camp and destroyed the beverages found there (To be coMiftaed) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 18, 1994 Larry Plamondo telle a story as drummers (left to right) Ray Balongi, Bin Mantoarto. Robert Memberto (parttoiy hidden) and Hunter Gania play the drums The Thomappto Vafiey Dulcimer Society lent music to the birthday celebration of Irving Chariton’s birthday Sunday. The "Sweat Adoinee* etog one of the several songs al the birthday party at Chartton Park. Irving Chariton's 112th birthday brings .5 awareness to work of foundation Swing, better. Except they wan celtod 'strikers* and they didn’t go into the holler's bar. they "stepped t<> to the Ine.' The final ecore wee 12-7 in favor of the Kent Beee Bal Club. One radars nwrad lhe gendemon's when e ptoyer woe fined tor wearing cutofla. thereby shocking the eeneMHee cf the women and chkken who worn present. The Cheriton Perk Al Stars played a Ine geme to lhe most gentlemanly fashion. The final acoro woe a respectable 12-7 lose tor the Al Stars. Judge Richard Shew wee toe umpae and final arbiter of al decioons to toe game. J-AJ Graphics News Stnwt Tbe 112th birthday celebration of Irving Chariton Sunday featured some of the things foe founder of Chariton Part liked best. A bell game between the Chariton Part AD Stars and foe but Base BaD Oub was played, using the same ruies that were in effect when Chariton was a boy. Tbe players were gentlemanly, aad the umpire had the last polite word in the game remmiaernt of a time before aluminum bats and manufactured balls. Native American singers and dancers made appearances during the birthday party, and visitors could enjoy more music from the Sweet Adelines and the Thomappie Valley Dulcimer Oab during the day. A popular attraction was Native American basket weaver Anna Crampton, who demonstrated her art A steam engine once owned by Charlton circled the Village Green, providing bay rides for children and adults, and 25-cent hot dogs, pop and popcorn proved very popular. "Irving Chariton" (Dale HuU) strolled the grounds, enjoying lhe events, and even recited "Casey at the Bat" during the seventh inning stretch of the ball game. Capping tbe day was a birthday cake with 112 candles and ice cream for all. Many children were happy to help "Charlton" blow out tbe candles on lhe cakes. The weather was warm and sunny for tbe fund raiser created by the Chariton Park Village Foundation. "It was a success in making people aware of the Charlton Park Village Foundation." said board member Kensinger Jones. He estimated that in excess of 400 people were at the park for the birthday observance. "We would have liked more people, but those who were there enjoyed themselves, especially the kids. It gave the kids a real idea of who Irving Chariton was and what the Park is all about." Jones said. Jones and Willard Pierce, who is credited with the formation of the Foundation, served as "soda jerks" working the pop machines, but Jones commended each of the board members, saying al! played an active part in the planning and presentation of tbe celebration. Jones was also pleased by the acceptance of the programs and the event itself. "The day was a real taste of the Park at its Eric HutruL who was at Irving Chartton’s birthday (tarty, was alao having Na own birthday Sunday Ha ia now 6. Hero, he gets efiredions on how to get a place on the steam engine hey ride from Chariton Park IrSem Mktoele Blomberg. best." The steam engine once owned by Irving Chariton is pul to use during his birthday celebration providing hey rides tor the viseors "It was a success in making people aware of the Charlton Park Village Foundation," -Kensinger {ones Ready, set. blow. The 112 candles on Irving Chariton’s birthday cakes are blown out al at once, with a little help from some volunteer children. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 — Page 11 The Grand Marshals ot Delton Founder's Weekend. Ed and Bumadlne Nowowtejski. wave at the crowd from their wagon, donated by D.J Jones. Once toe sky cleared kids took the chance to ride the ponies. This little gid was extremely happy with grandpa when the baloon wasn't blown away. He'd tied It to her wrist. This Hite girt seems obdvtous to the large crane in lhe parade as It passes. The float In front of tea crane had people tossing candy to the people along too parade route and she was after a piece thrown her direction The Barnard Museum tent weathered toe weather and was one of the tew exhibits which remained open torouoh the entire weekend. The GuS Lake Ctoggars entertained on stage In the elementary school alter toay wore washed out ot toe bank's parking lot LMte kkto waived at "Endangered* as It wont toromto gyrations *Grandma's Bucket ot Bolts* puled a liberty Bel kok-alke and played times on ft. horn* Darned near everyone got Into toe p-redo as <M ton entry ot toe'Army Surplus Muto* Rain dampens Delton Founder's Weekend festivities Heavy rains early in the morning. Saturday, and persistent rain and drizzle drove away many of the arts and craft vendors wbo'd bad their tents blown away during this past weekend’s 21st Annual Delton Founder's Weekend. Tbe parade, however, started minutes after tbe sun burst from behind tbe clouds and rides cleared out for several hours. In tbe parade were grand marshals Edmund and Bumadine Nowowiejski in a horse-drawn wagon, tbe Founder’s Day Queen Melissa Irving and her court riding atop cars donated by tbe Battle Creek Corvette Club, floats, tractors and contender for tbe 87th State Representitve seat Bob Edwards, who’d dried off since his earlier parade in Clarksville. Despite the inclement weather, pony rides for tbe children and a couple of arts and crafts booths were open for business through tbe afternoon and 'he entertainment continued, though moved inside. The entertainment, which had been scheduled to be outside, wm moved into the elementary ano niMiaie senoots. Cindy Pearce. second vice president for the Founder's Day committee said that In spite of the weather earner In the day. the parade went off without a hitch, and Friday night's events went very well." She said a lot of the vendors packed it up and left when the rain looked like It would be nicking around, but some of them came back after the weather cleared. "Some things had to be scrapped, like the antique tractor demonstratiou, but overall things went well." she said 115 N Main St. P.O. Box 115 Woodland. Ml Dance Academy 48897-0115 614.J67.47d7 Director - /telly Sanderson • Now offering • All boys classes • Ballet. Pointe. Jazz, Tap, Gymnastics Hope you had a nice summer. Now Its time to think of fall classes. ire ttnunon —m * . The wind kept some ol the venders hopping lo keep things from blowing away Wednesday. August 10 12:00-2:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m. Thursday. August 18 12:00-2:00 p.m. & 5:00-8:00 p.m. late Registration: Tha United States Army spent mtthons of dollars to develop toe M-1 Abrams This yang man spent lime and a tew dottars to build toe next generation of tank For dates and times Call 374-7991 Classes begin the week of Sept. 13th. For more Intonnation, call 367-4707 If no answer call 374-7991 �P«0* 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 High school athletes start pre-season practices this week Monday waa the Orel day tor high adnoi sports to begin ibe pre-aeaaon practices for ■Mean More tei 700 tiirsri from the rlx area nigh acbuoto hire gone oa for foe Mqtorta. The tall rporu icame include football, ghta basketball, croae country, boys soccer, boys gotf.girimfo and chserteading. The that football for the Hastinga vwdty •quad Is Sep. 2 at Latewood High School TMe to lhe annual event for the neighboring Kama Lot year Hasoags difttonl lhe Vikings 21-19 after standing up Lakewood's lop Pin­ ning back at the line ot scrimmage during a two-potnt converikx. In lhe noal minutes Cross country action begins Aug. 31 with the Barry County Meet at Chariton Park and the goiters atari with the Barry County Meet at Mullenhurst Golt Course. Aug It. The girls basketball team, under new coach Beth Stevens will begin play Aug. 30 by host the Lady Vikea ot Lakewood. Tbe tennis team will take pari tn the Jeni­ son Invitational lo start tbe season Aug. 26 and lhe soccer team will kick off the season with a match al Onego Aug. 20. The Delton varsity football team opens the teaseo at home Sept 2 with the hope ot avcnginglng last season s opening loss to Gull Lake. The Panther girls basketball team opens with a game scheduled at Gull Lake Sept. 6. The crocs country team and golf teams will be in lhetr respective Berry County Meets and the boys soccer team, with new coach Jim Jansen starts the season at Corn­ stock Aug. 29 Kavto Shuford, toft, ahufttoa ■ paaa through ttefenttors Mka Toburwi, cantor and FredJtoa toapre-aaascnaoccardrW From toft. Anna Bur^idoft datonda Mytea da Goa and AMaha htttor dafanda tkvwi B**grapn «i on* of me nrst oayi or pro-**uon oasKstDM pracsco. Precftca. praeftea and more prncBce lor the high school toofoat toanw Ha week aa foay haw Mr tret tfrtts wfth SapL 2. Hnahngs wH piny Its tret game at Lakewood and Dafton wft boat Gift Latta In tha aaaaon opanars. ■tMte The 11^e first swa twntt yfttova^^to tor aa th* wav v*raRv vw^wj toottMl IVA/W^wa k**tna ^^^atia wM ^vaw b* a^w Dick Comar chosen as L.H.S. athletic director Former Mayville High School Afotottc ptraaor Dick Corner bee been chosen to OU foe poefoon left vacant by Mike OMara ■ Lakewood Kyt> School. OMara left foe poekfon.be said, io spend more time rnrUng as asetotam principal Mayville, a Clam C school in foe foeafo area at Michigan, to where Comer apoal last year working aa asstotmi fobiedc director He alao spent «L- yean as foe athletic director for foe Clam • school SootiigaK Aquinas, when he also was foe bead football coach. He worked ia college afolmfos at MkMgan Sure and Indtana UHveralay aad frofereuxially -iib the Buffalo Bills md the Canadian Football League's Toronto Argrames He has a degree ia biofogy from foe Uatveniry of Doer* and a Moan from Si Marys College to Wtanoaa. Iftoatonn He Hamess race trophies announced continued bis education with courses in administrstion from MSU "I think I bring foe strength at being able to see the big picture." Cant said. "I see aa organiaatfon where I can build upon foe positive things they already have here." Comar said he is glad to accept lhe position because he's Impressed with leadership and foe good people at Lakewood High School. "There to a good organization in place here." I» said. It to an opportunity for roe to work with a school In which foe kids come Brat' He rtso said foe facuities are a concern of bis. mentioning foe work done 10 improve foe baseball field. They are adequate but there are niU ways we can improve them.* Comm, a Lansing resident to married and hm four ctnlfoen Outgoing athletic director Mike O'Mara, toft, gone over the filing system wtth Incoming athletic director Dick Comar. "We haw a good organization In place here already,' Comar said. *1 Juel want to Improw on H* Ploeg named tol994 Dream Team Carta Ploeg. four time AU-sUK loag pwper. was chosen so foe 1994 McMgan High School Dream Team. lecendy. Ploeg. who wm undefeated in tbe long Jump ia high school competition. Is cunssly to pre-sesecn ooadktoaing eatatog at Central Michigan University tor volleyball Tn surprised.' Ptoeg mid. 1 fofotl know aoaseone wm doing this, but it to s reel honor to be named." From ber resideoce la Mt Pteasma. she mid foe dktol know she'd been awarded the honor ot being chosen the best high school tong jumper in foe state bream lhe ananunrrsttr-M came out when foe was to voUeybeD practice. Tm awe my parents were real surprised when they heard kso." Tbe Dream Teem to foe brain ebrid at Jim Many, edtoor cf foe bficttgw Hgh School Track and Held Newsletter. He said be and his tuff chose to top competitors from all ton rtaairr cf achools and looked ■ foe choices from foe winners at foe slate meet ■tee Dtvttaa K-aort....................... 13-3 Otte Towne Tavern....................................... 12-4 Haaongs Mutual ............................................IM TNR ................................................................ 9-7 Flexfab............................. 4-12 Gott Wvtt.aAAA Allstate.......................... 7-8 5-9 1 Richnd aad June Bailey of Afoem. and driyea by Milo Owens The Tom 's Style Shop Trophy of Nashville wm won by a pacer. PK Patriot Misale. own­ ed by Bob Roheruon of Clayton and dri ven by J. Beecher Jr. The Bob'. Grill and Rcrtauram Trophy of Hasting, wm won by a trailer. Sis Is Bine Skies, owned by Henry and Patrir -a Kilgore of Northville, and driven by Phil Peden: Tile Ingram Memorial Trophy of Healing, wm won by a pacer. Windtack the Rock, owned by Wandx Clark of Allegan and driven by Larry Stalbaum. The Kem Oil Company Trophy of Nashville wm won by a troaer. Rompavny Laa. owned by Mary Beth Stanley of Battle Creek and driven by Milo Owen, of Sherwood. The Nabcml Bank at Hearings Trophy wm won ly a pacer. Dee Dee's Mark, owned by Gerald Ricver of Ceresco, and dnven by Larry SiaRmim. The Varney's Stables Trophy of Nashville wm won by a trotter. Pretry Bnlliam. owned by Doe aad Linda Mullins of BeHeviUe and driven by Linde Mullins. Gary Satuncemo of Heatings presented the Blanket Trophies to foe winners aad Holli Gardner of Belding took the winner's circle photos. "A special thank you for all foe blanket trophies aad sponsors for making the harness races a success u this years fair It geu better each year.” said Norma Varney, track rtcrettfy. New cheerleading coach named Carta Ptoeg was indstoalad to tier high school career to the long Jump. Hero she leaps to victory at foe Barry Carty Meet earlier this year. 'Some were too close to call.' Murray said, 'so we also looked at bow they compared in head-to-head competition and bow tbe seniors did in lhe Mid-west Championships." Ploeg was the only competitor from the Barry County or Caledonia School Districts to receive the award. • Hastings Men’s Softball League Standing • RsdDtvMm W-L Hasnags Osytoer..................... IM Olde Towne Tavern....................................... 10-4 Old Timers ..................................................... g-7 Capporv Somfler .......................................... J-g Brian's Painting..................................... 1-12 County Fairgrounds were as follows: On Sunday al the Noon Program, (he Good­ time Pizza Trophy of Nashville was woo by a pacer. Ballville Jahn, owned by Buri Brenner of Dorr, and driven by Steve Westphal of Hastings. The Bosley Pharmacy Trophy of Hastings was won by a trotter. Mountain Trapper, owned by Wanda Clark of Allegan, and dnven try Joe Seekman of Allegan The County Seat Lounge Trophy of Hastings was won by a pacer. Jarrettsville,. owaed and driven by Jack Shank of Centerville. The Fanners Feed Service Trophy of Hartings waa won by a trotter. Dr. Budda. owned by Verna Hill of Holland and driven by Tom Collier of Allman The Gfoby-I Fool Long Trophy of Middieville was won by a pacer, Hardground, owned by Walt Bellows of Eaton Rapids, and driven by Steve Westphal of Hastings The Dawnlee Kennels Trophy of Plainwell was wo* by a trotter, Patrick Docs Care, owned and driven by Ken Rutherford of Decatur. The Mcoac Lodge No. 628 Trophy of Hmong, wm won by 1 pacer. Belmont Tux­ edo. owned and driven by Jack Suatic of Len­ non. to a new track record for pacer, in 2:00 ft* * lhe fairground, On Sunday during the 5 p.m poet time, lhe Barry County Fair Trophy of Hartings was won by trorier. Perfectly Sassy, owned by Jarman Corm... ........................................... 3-10 E.W. Bins......................................................3-12 Home Ran Leaders - B Madden 9. D Miller g. Bobby Madden 7. D Robinson 6. O. Heath 6. S. Hickman 5. r*to Week Games Kmart 19. Bliss I; TNR 10. Kmart 9. TNR IS. Fleifab 4; Olde Towne (Red) 10. Old Tuners 6; Olde Towne (Red) 11. Chrysler 3; TMe Week's Games Thursday. Aug. 18 — 6:30 Chrysler vs. Cappoa/Stampfler. 7:30. Olde Towne vs. CspporuStampfler 8:30. Olde Towne vs. Brian's. 9 30. Old Tuners vs Brian's. Friday. Aug. 19 - 6:30. Olde Towne vs. Mutual. 7:30. Bliss vs. Jarman: 8:30. 5 watery vs. Jarman Chrysler 14. Brian's 4; Kmart 21. Flexfab 4; Jarman Const 12. AAA 1. Jarman Const II. Sanitary I; Mutual 7. Bliss 0; Olde Towne (Blue) 9. AAA 7: Olde Towne (Blue) 7. Bliss 0: Mutual 11 TNR 4: Mutual 8. Bill s 5: Old Timer's 7. Cappoti/Slampfler 3: Cappon Slamphcr 22. Olde Tuners 21: Kmart 9. Mutual 6 Kmart 22. Bill's 7; Flexfab-Bliss double forfeit: Sanitary 7.-Bliss 0: Olde Towne I Red i 7. Brian's 0; Chrysler II. Brian's 7: Old Tuners 11. Cappon.Stampfter 8; Olde Towne (Blue) 19. TNR 3: AAA 13. Jarman Const. 12; Bill's 19. Jarman Const. 5. A 1987 graduate of Hastings High School has been named as foe new vanity cheer­ leading coach. Sue Inman, who graduated from Central Michigan University with degrees in math and reading started coaching this year's cheerleaders Monday She formerly taught cheerleading to eighth graders in lhe Croswell-Lexington School District in lhe ihunto area of Michi­ gan She raid she would be relocating here io ber home town with her fiancee. Inman said she wants to build up lhe re­ spectability of lhe cheerleading squad and whip them into shape and possibly get them some competition She is assisted by JoAnn Wielfaert We re teaching lhe girts the fundamental skills like Jumping, form and voice.' she said. "We only have 10 varsity, eight Jayvee and 12 freshmen out ibis year and we're hoping to have a bigger turn out next seasen. "We want to build lhe program up.' she added, "and lead oa teams to victory * Fall athletes’ parents to meet Hastings High School will hold a meeting for all parents of fall athletes, according to Tim Johnston, athletic director for tbe high school. The meeting will be held in the lecture hall of lhe school al 7:30. Wednesday. Aug. ^4- _____ ____ Johnston said the meeting is to help keep parents aprised of athletic activities and to diseminate important information. Racing News moves to Weekender With the onset of high school sports. sp°_e limitations and more local interest, the column "Racing News" is moving. The expanded column will appear beginning this week in the Reminder Weekender which is delivered to homes on Friday. The expanded version will follow the racing season through the end of tbe year I and will allow race tracks time to form official results lists. Quotes from racers will also be added to the column. In this week's Weekender lhe results from last night's Kalamazoo Klash, which had Gun Lake's Bob HoUey. MiddleviUe s Dave Sensiba and Hastings' Joe Bush running for the $15,000 first prize wiU be highlighted. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18. 1994 — Page 13 Clarksville Gas and Steam Association to hold fifth annual meet A pig roast and country music by singer Hooter Jones an only some of Ute events lo be featured al the Clarksville Gas and Steam Association meet Friday through Sunday, August 19-21, in Clathsville. Visitors to the annual thra-day event will see operating antique tractors and steam en­ gines and view many ot the uses ot these unique machines ot yesterday in a lovely corwtr,’ setting. Daily esNMIs of making shingles, thrash­ ing and cutting lumber are some ot lhe ac­ tivities which will be taking place Antique gas engines will be on display along with tractors of alt makes 'h's in pottant to show young people how il waa." says Dale McCaul. pcslOent of lhe association. 'Hopefully we will get some of them Interested In learning how these things worked so they will keep Uus going in lhe future and not let it die out ' A daily saw mill parade will take place along with oil pulls and tbe always enjoy­ able'slow tractor race.' A pig roast will be held Saturday night thorn 5-7 pA wk* entertainment by canary singer Hauer Jones from 6:304:10 psn. A daily steam and gas swap meet wiU be south of Clarksville Village limits to Robbins Road, then west one mile For more information call: 616-693-2121 or6l6-693-2103. Admission is 11 Children 12 and under are free Primitive camping is available. The event is located south of 1-90, off Clarksville Exit No. 59 Follow the signs Agricultural and Household Exhaust Fans Motors: PUMDC by Wayne, Teel, r So-Rice and MORE! Irrigation • Swimming Pool • Shallow all Jot • Automatic • Sump • Sewage Repair or rewind if possible. Replace if necessary. SHE KAKI For...PACKAGE SMPPWC by UPS Not an agent of U.P.S. EAlSAr Electric Motor service 1569 Road, Hastings Sales • Service • Repairs Phone.^945-5113 Usually Ona Day Service No modem chain saws lor this crow. Vtskora to the 1992 Clarksville Steam and Gm Engine Meet welch a log being cut up lhe old fashioned way. NOTICE for FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEALS | LEGAL NOTICES: HAmMOt AMA SCHOOL SVtTVI today announced Its policy for free end reduced-priced meets for children unable to pay the lull price of meets served under lhe National School Lunch, School Breakfast, Special Milk or Commodity School Programs The following household size and income criteria will be used for determining eligibility_____________________________________________________________________________ NMrtva^Mhi Auguet B. 1BB4 — 7« p.m. Truth In ToxoHon Public Mooring. 1:00 p.m. Ad jeemed 7:11 p.m Regular Beard Meeting 1 30 p.m. Free ent Peake. Wood*. WhHakor, Com. Baker. Seven reiidenti. two guest* TOTAL FAMILY SIZE July 11 and 27 mmole* approved a* printed. Received T roaeuror*, Cormepondonco A Com mMoo report*. Payment ot bill* approved Appointed Dove Reynold* to Planning Cemmheien. 4 MONTH WEEK 'EAR MONTH WEEK 5 6 7 8 9.568 12,792 16,016 19,240 22,464 25,688 28,912 32,136 798 1,066 1.335 1,604 1,872 2,141 2,410 2,678 184 24‘ 308 370 432 494 556 618 13.616 18.204 22.792 27,380 31,968 36,556 41,144 45,732 1,135 1.517 1.900 2,282 2,664 3,047 3.429 3J11 262 361 439 527 615 703 792 880 Each Additional Family Member ♦ 3224 ♦ 269 ♦ 62 ♦ 4.588 ♦ 383 ♦8» ChUdren from house!lolds whose reduced-price meals or free milk. L"smvX*fytime given by Lou Vanliere B. SCALE FOR REDUCED PRICE MEALS YEAR 1 2 3 work shop Clerk and Deputy Clerk. eonmg work ahop Planning Commt*»ion. Spacial Board Mooting 8/17/B4 3 00 PAS Re: A. SCALE FOR FREE MEALS OR FREE MILK ncome Is at or below the levels shown are eligible lor free and Application forms are being sent to all homes with a letter to parents or guardians. To apply tor free or reduced-price meals, households should fill out the form and return It to the school. Additional copies of lhe application loan are available at th- principal's office in each school. Adopted truth In taxation resolution to levy 2.4MB mW* Directed Zoning Adminntrotor to proceed with Boning vtolction Evaluated planning ond toning at town*hip level. Attorney Michael Bepren Ro Cichy/Otto Sotdoment. Adjournment 10:30 pjn. SMrloy R. Caeo. Oork teridolbMwr. Supervisor (BAB) NON FOOD STAMP HOUSEHOLDS: An application which does not contain all ot the following Information cannot be processed by the school (1) monthly source ol Income received by each household member (such os wages, child support, etc.); (2) names of all household members; (3) social security number ol adult household member who signs the application; and (4) the signature ol an adult household member. FOOD STAMPfAFDC HOUSEHOLDS: If you currently receive Food Stamps or "Aid lo Families with Dapendent Children" (AFDC) tor your child, you only have to list your child's name and Food Stamp or AFDC case number, and sign the application The Information provided by the household is confidential and will be used only tor the purpoee of detorminlng eligibility and ventying data. Applications may be verified by lhe school or other officials at any time during the school year YMCA of Barry County (9/SI Child Care Assistant and Substitutes If the children are approved tor free or reduced-price meal or free milk benefits, the household must report to .the school Increases In household income over $50 per month ($600 per year) and decreases In for After School Day Care Program SEND RESUMES TO: YMCA of Barry County P.O. Box 252 Hastings, Ml 49058 Households may apply lor benefits at any time during the school year. If a household Is not currently eligible but has a decrease in household income, an Increase In household size or If a household member becomes unemployed, the household should fill out an application at that time. In most cases loster children an- eligible tor these benefits regardless of the household's income. II a household has loster children Ih ng with them and they wish to apply lor tree or reduced-price meals or milk for them, the household stv -uld contact the school for more information. Under the provisions of the polit y Nelson Allen, Business Manager, will review applications & determine eligibility Parents or guardians Jissatlshed with the ruling of the official may wish to dlrcuss the decision with the determining official on an informal basis. The household also has the right to a lair hearing. This can be done try calling or writing the following official: Cart A. Schoessel. 232 W. Grand St...Heatings, Ml 49058 Phone 948-4400 Each school and the Administration Office have a copy of lhe complete policy, which may be reviewed by any Interested party. In rhe operation ot the child feeding programs no child will be disenminwtod egsinsl on the beets of nee, color, nstlonsl origin, ape. en. or hendicep II wiy member ol the household believes they hove been dlecrimlneted ngeinst. they ehoutd write immediotely to me Secretory of Agriculture. Weshmgton. D.C 10250 (Please no phone calk) DEADLINE: AUGUST 19 How I Legally Stopped Paying Federal Income Tax My name i» Ramr Kuniaw, and I am mnning k»r U.S. (xmgttM un the blxTV.in.in Mkx in the 3rd di*nkt Michigan, which include* Kent. I«mia. and the n$»rthcm hJf uf Barry County. I am a bbrrtarun because blwttarun* Mippur the C'A>n*nnitM»n. which cxprr*iJy me kxicr.il gixx-mim-nt from iinpusmg an inLixne tax. which i* a dmxv tax. on We the Ptx»f4c IRS TAXES ARE VOLUNTARY I know they are voluntary hxau*c my wife. Susie, has nxxwvd a letter tnon the IRS i-xrmpnng her hum !x«h hhng and paying kxicral income tax F I AM NOT REQUIRED TO FILE OR PAY FEDERAL INCOME TAX. THEN NEITHER SHOULD YOU Hen." are a few additional • Sevang Audit* • Stopping IRS Threat* • Removing Tax bens that I will lx- c»»vcnng: • Sk^ipng Empkiymcnt Within tiding* • Rcmswing Rank AcOxMt L*fc» • Stopping Wage ('lamtshmentx You’re InvitedTuesday Augmt 23rd, and every Tuesday at I PM &. 7 PM at IVnktratk Hall, 328 S. Jeffrrum St. in Hasting*. NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER e 6k ' nakeuMMae. Thursday August IHth. and every Thursday at I PM & 7 PM at IJnculn Country Club, The h*d Rcxim, 3485 Lake Mich. Dr. NW in (stand Rapid*. _»o a srrir* o( FREE LECTURES open to thr puNx lmi thr Mihyrct of taxes and money In preparation kit the muting. I a*k you to call tlx- IRS .it I -HOO-M2‘MO4O and a»k them Hk- following qurMion: “ WIvH low $« statnre requtfe* me to tolc or pay kderal irxixnc rax.'" Write dievn wiuawer rtx-y tell ytoi. and long rt rtw nu-vting akeig with a fnend! P-mJ k< lv The Ram*' Kontuw k< < aogtv** < aenmmw. 9 W0 Wliitneyvilk Rd SE. Aho. MKhtganr.^J< axk" 49302 TAtImku (616) M9| 2217 Notice of Public Hearing on Increasing Property Taxes The Township Board of Orangeville Township will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0593 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1994. The hearing will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1994 at 7:00 PM at the Township Hall at 6912 S. Boulter Rd. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.99% over such revenues gener­ ated by levies permitted without holding a hear­ ing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the operating revenue will increase by 3.20% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to estab­ lish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: Orangeville Township 6912 S. Boulter Rd. Mailing Address: P.O. Box 8 Shelbyville, Ml 49344 SUBSCRIBE TODAY I �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 18, 1994 Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 lluMUt \\ St f I h /"/h II iitilt tf Hull I state CHOIR FOR HIRE get a high school student to . nuh those summer jobs. Call 945 5448 ANTRIM COUNTY: TEN BEAUTIFUL wooded sere* near Schuss Mountain and Jordan River. Gravel road and electricity. $13,900, $500 down, $175 per month, 11% land contract Survey and title insur­ ance. Alao 10 acres with magni­ ficent views, $22,900. Northern Land Company, 1-800-968-3118.__________ f \ CASH FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. We bay mvotces nationwide. Call Advance Funning Services 616-795-4450._______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property*Debt consolidatioo•Turaed down? problem credit? We can help’*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-800-968-1221 Free consultation.____________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stamp grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS* COMF. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuild^. Estimates. Joe M far Piaao Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician SMtam Call 945-9888 HOUSECLEANING reason able rates ind lependabie, call 795-7683 or leave message. II anh d SEMI-RETIRED journeyman electrician wanted part-time. Send resume to: Adi 339, c/o Reminder, PO Bos 188. Hast by, Mi 49058_____________ WANTED: 13 OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME. Brougham. Froc« end parts, 948-3717 leave mess<e. Kt i h Illhifl 14* HOBIE CAT TYPE CATAMARAN sailboat. Ready for the water. SI 50. Call Nick at 948 2250. SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, barm, etc. Randson Westerly, 945-2545 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will dean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 948-1508 or 945-9448 and leave mast^s TREE TRIMMING. OR REMOVAL brush chipping Reasonable rates Free esti­ mates. Insured Raodsoc Hester ly. 945-2545 _____________ TREE TR1MING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insnred, we hjavc your yard dean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. 74 CULBERT DRIVE Middle Lake. August 1 Ah and 19th, 9-4. Electric stove, bathroom vanity aad mbc.___________________ AUGUST 18TH, ItiTH. AND 28TW from 9 to 8. Cutur of Praalee and M-37. Cid Town Canoe, Kingfisher 12 ft. boat and trailer with 5hp motor, escerise bike, blankets, linens, adafc ctoBms and tots mtac. CLEARANCE SALE AT AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC too mneto good staff oo hand Volume sales equal cut prices. Nice gold sectional conch and other ftratae. Delton, M-43, 623-8900. WELLES’S BACK TO SCHOOL. 11329 Scipro. Eart oa Ttonupple Lake *4. off M-66. wett oo Thud oat of Venmmtvile. Young mem/ woemm pMa red tome told ileme. fame faraiun. Aag. 17th/1 lib, 94. Sat. Aug 20th 9-1 only. ______________ YARD SALE Ifto 19OZ2DU1. 5794 Woodactool Rd, Mear The family of Carol W. Forsythe wishes to thank our relatives, friends, and neighbors for their prayers, cards, plants, flowers, food, memorial contri­ butions to Barty Community Hospice and many other acta of kindness durir^ the illness and death of our loved one. Thanks lo the Barry Community Hospice, fcnnock Hospital staff and doctors, and 911 ambulance staff Our special dunks to Pastor Steven Parish and Pastor Richard Taggcrt for being with u at the time of Carol’s death, Beeler Funeral Chapel, and Ladies of the Freeport United Brethren Church far the trice luncheon. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Thank you Judith K. Forsythe Chuck A Elke Forsyte Cart Forsyte Oris Forsyte Linda A Cart Wood April A David Nicholaoo Faith A Brian Caaey A Aaron FOR SALE: 32* pre-hung, six panel steel entrance door with peep hole. like new, $75. 9454406___________________ FOR BALK BY OWNER: Lake Odessa. 30 nttortn from l—to and Otaod Rapids. 13 tain from Hntingi. Liviogroom, fire place, country kitch an, 4 kadronma. family room, Tad kiacton, wort room. atop, patio. 2 1/2 atoll garage, enclosed porch, large private yard far pool garden or play area. toamre on are aide, field and wood, back al home. 792-2330 or 793-9333. FOB SALE: KENMORE DRYER, wort, fine. 90-3717 MOVING SALE, COCKATIEL Mraa brcedmg pair art 2 yoaag ones, 24* bathroom vanity $123, tv ir color 5100. freezer $100. waator aad dryer $200. nrekaae table $50. 2 aaeeicaae aeeretoy chain $30 each, coach and love real $150, $4" ban Trooper $1,650. $4 Toyota Supra $4,200 euelkol condiuorc 9454601 Loans for eveiything under the OPEN HOUSE- 521 6TH AVE., LAKE ODESSA, August 21st, 1 to 3 pm, 4 bedroom brick walk out, living room, enclosed porch, country kitchen, laundry shoot, attic fan, insulated ctoart, 25$ stall garage, family room, firepalce, 2 hill baths, second kitchen, laundry room, fwance room with shop, hot water heat, natural gas, new water heater. Plaster and panne I ‘ng. closets galore, double glazed Anderson windows and sliders, large private yard for garden, pool, plus play area, 2 blocki elementary school and public beech, swimming lessons for children. Walking distance to churches and stores, in town yet field rod woods in back of home. Over1ooks Jordan Lake, boat rental and access. Lakewood Schools, can be used as a double house, 30 mins, from Grand Rapids and Lam ng. 15 mins, from Ionia and Hastings. 1-792-2350 or 795-9333. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Lake Odessa, 30 minutes from Lansing and Grand Rapids, 15 min. from Hastings. Livin­ groom, fire place, country kitch­ en, 4 bedrooms, family room, 2nd kitchen, work room, shop, patio, 2 1/2 stall garage, enclosed porch, Large private yard for pool, garden or play area. In-town on one side, field and woods back of house. 792-2350 or 795-9333. fit If- Watitid KKl YOU CURRENTLY WORKING WITHOUT RECEIVING holiday and vaca­ tion pay? Have yoa been rehactam lo apply with a aervice? Macy of the poattoaaa we hire far aae Temp to Dir—t employment and you will receive benefits before direct hire Let Flexible Personnel go to wort far you! 94$-$555. ASPHALT WORKERS, EQUIPMENT OPERATORS CLD hcenaing aeeded. EOE Call 795-7803 or >91-9239. DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high actool diptome or GEO and driven fcease. 945-9613 HASTINGS QTY BANK toa opening at our Heatings office far a part-tiine Seiler. Approxi­ mately 2004 tom per week Saoceasfal applicant win enjoy waking with lhe public. be detail oriented and professional in appearance. Apply al Ito Ptnoeod office: Haeunga City Bank. 150 W Coen St. Heatb<a. Ml. 49058. EOE HOMEMAKERS WANTED Part-time domestic engineers, needed dome foe day for clean mg aervice. Meat be dependable, clean and have own trsnsperta ton. Call 945-944$._________ TAKE OVER CAPPER’S/ GRIT/ BEST RECIPES route calling oa coentry people. Vary good tocoure. Repeat business. Ph.(317) 773-357$ from 24 for additional mformtioo. TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR A FULL TIME amt. matter position al oer Late Odeaaa AIS tome- contact Deb, lam lo 4pm. Monday-Friday. 616-374-0120._______________ WANTED: CERTIFIED TEACHER, care given for full and part time. Call $91-2345. / K.nl ALGONQUIN LAKE 2 I1.DROOM Home foniistod, gas beat, central air, MOOrmofah. piaa utilities, no smoking, no pas. ideal far profeuKMtal or reliable worting couple. Available far 7 moodis. Oct I-May 1. 94S-9593. Auto, boat, education, home improvement, debt consolidation. If you need a loan, we’ve got it. Great rates. Fast answers. Flexible terms. Stop by one of our offices and apply now. 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN LAKE ODESSA, 30 minates from Lansing and Grand Rwads. 15 mm. from Hastings, fire place, patio, to pets 792-2350 or 795-9333. GUN LAKE, $254/w«k, sleeps 3. lake front, dock, boat, no pets. 792-2350 or 795-9333. / t»r Salt Hastings teen gets prison sentence Calling a 17-year-oid Hastings man a 'potential killer." Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster sentenced lhe man Thuraday in Circuit Court to spend lhe next 6 1/2 to 10 yean in prison. Heath B. l-'elpa wu given 80- lo 120tnonth priaoo sentences oo a charge ol re­ ceiving and concealing a stolen firearm in April and for breaking and entering a achool on Lacey Road in March. He received a sentence of 40 lo 60 months in prison on a charge ot stealing a car. Tbe sentences, which are the maximum terms allowed, are to run concurrently l-elpa received 107 days credit He was also ordered by Ito court lo pay $6,879.64 In restitution and a $5,000 fine. Circuit Judge Richard Shuster said he gave helps the maximum sentences possible because Kelps has "exhibited serious behavior patterns" such as "an explosive temper." Rips made threats tn the lives of =uiat of lhe personnel al lhe Barry County Jail. Shuster said, and threatened to go oa a ktlhng spree after his release from prison. The judge said to believes Felps' threats and does rar believe Rips is just mouthing off." "He's dever and bound and determined he will kill," Shuster said Rips was reportedly part of an area crime ring whose members broke into the Heasanview school, stole firearms from lhe Freeport Elevator, stole three cars from Freeport and robbed an Amoco station in Km County. The group was arrested April 27 by Barry County Sheriffs deputies al Ibe Deep Lake cumpgrcund. Rips pleaded guilty ia June io the three charges as pan of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop two other counts of receiving art concealing stolen firearms, another breaking and entering charge and a count of ufebreakmg A 16-year-old Hastings resident charged In lhe same case stood mule to Ito charges against him Not guilty pleas were entered on Paul L. Hawkins'behalf. Hawkins Is charged with two crainu of unlawfully driving assay motor vehicles, which carries a maximum sentence ot five years in prison. He is alao charged trith poaaessing a firearm while healing one ot the can. That ia punishable by two yean In prison pre­ ceding any sentence on the auto theft charge. Hawkina alao faces four counts ot stealing firearms from the Freeport Ik valor and a count ol receiving and concealing a firearm. The theft charges we punishable by op to five years In prison or a S2J00 line, or both, and tbe receiving and concealing carries a maximum sentence ot 10 yean In prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. He is also chrrged with breaking Into the Pleasantview School, punishable by up to 10 yean in prison, and safe breaking, which ia punishable by tg> to life in prison. A modoa hearing and pre-trial was set for Sept. 27. In other recent court business: • A Sept. 22 trial was scheduled for a 36year-old Hastings man accused of having sexual contact wilh two boys in 1985. A Sept. 15 final pre-trial also was sched­ uled for Waller A. Kidder He is charged with two counts at seconddegree criminal sexual conduct, which Car­ nes a maximum sentence of up lo 15 yean in prison, tor allegedly having sexual con­ tact with the boys, who were S and 5 yean dd when the roman reportedly occurred. Kidder stood nane to the charges Ian Jtme and not guiltv pleas were entered on hit be­ half • A 23-year-oid Dellon man convicted of committing second-degree criminal sexual \h' CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $440 for 1st 5 words; 12t each word thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $220 far 1st 5 words; IO< each wort thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; lOr each wort faereafter LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 tor 1st 5 words; IDs each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 worts; lOr each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10» each word thereafter. •50< bookkeeper charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 9484450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) \utvmon\t 1986 OLDS 98 Power brikci, steering, locks, reais. AM/FM cassette, excellent cooditioo. 945-5367 Price Reduced Safe and Sound Sina 1886 Hasting, Modleville Caledonia Bellevue Nashville Wayland Member FDIC 1 assault in November was sentenced lo 40 to 60 months In prison. Ite maximum sentence possible Judge Shuster said he gave Scott A. To­ bey Ite maxinum sentence possible because Tobey reportedly sexually abused more than one child more than one lime Tobey bad ample lime lo correci his conduct and did not. lhe judge said Tobey pleaded guilty in June to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual assault, a felony punishable by up lo five years in prison, as pan of a plea agreement wilh lhe prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed lo drop a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct also pending against Tobey for allegedly engaging in sexual conduct wilh the male while te wu physically helpless, and causing him personal injury. That charge Is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Tobey stood mute to that charge and a not guilty plea was entered oo his behalf. Ite prosecutor also agreed lo recommend that Tobey receive no more than one year in jril. Although Shuster's sentence violated the plea agreement. Tobey decided not to withdraw his plea and go lo tris! oo the charges He received 217 days credit. • A 45-year-old Wyoming man stood mule lo charges te sexually penetrated and 1 had sexual contact wilh a 14-y<-ar-old girl. Not guilty pleas were enured on Chencr W. Hathaway s behalf. Hathaway is charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, pun­ ishable by up io 15 years In prison, for al­ legedly penetrating the girt He also faces two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly using force or coercioo to have aexual contact with the girl, who wu incapacitated. Those charges ire hlgh-court misdemesnors punishable by up to two yean in prison or a $300 fine or both A pre-trial tun been scheduled for Sept 1. ■ A 31-year-oid Hastings man accused of drunk driving pleaded guilty to the charge during his arraignment Larry J. Tomlinson pleaded guilty to a charge of drunk driving, third offense, u part of a plea agreement with the proeecuk tor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop otter charges pending against Tom­ linson. Including driving with a suspended license, second offense, and giving the po­ lice false identification. The drunk driving charge is punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or twth The suspended license charge ia a mi*demeanor that caniea a maximum aenience of one year in prison or a $1,000 fine, or both. M li , -U.JUMg^M COURT NEWS: J Roll-over hurts two from Plakiwel TOORNAPPLE TWP. — Two Plainwell reaidenu were iojmd Tnestfey, Aug. 9. when their car rolled over after hitting an embankment, deputies at Ite Barry County Sheriffs Department report. Colleen S. Robinson. X of 7271 Marsh Root sras driving eaa on Enrian Road eaa of Undsay Ronda 11:08 6m. when a westbound car swerved over the oesnerUnelao ber lane, deputies said. Robinson told deputies ate drove off the stub edge of the road to avoid the other car, but hit the embankment, which caused Ite car to roil over. Robinson and ter pasaanger. John W Elkins, 34. were bfidt taken to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where they were treated and released Tiree-car crash injures Lake O teen WOODLAND TWP. — A lake Odessa teenager was hurt Thursday. Aug. 11, In a th re-car crash ■ the Intersection of M-50 and hf-66. troopers a the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings report. Jennifer S. Swift, 18. at 200 E Tipper Late Road, bad Slopped ■ fee tateraeoion at about 6 p.m. and waa proceeding northwards when she waa Ml by an eastbound car tha ran through a step sign ■ the immenlcai. troopers said. Thai car. driven by Christine A. Lemte, 30. of Saranac, then Mt a third car tha was waiting al the intersection, driven by David S. Protofsky. 26. of Bloomington, troopers said. Lemte and Probofsky were not injured, but Swift was taken to Pennock HoapkaL but ter condition could not be verified by preas time. Lemte was ticketed for disregarding a traffic signal, trooper* said. Three-wheeler taken from Morgan Rd. home CASTLETON TWP. — A $250 three-wheeler waa stolen from a home on Morgan Road Ian week, deputies ■ the Barry County Sheriffs Department said. The vehicle was taken between 9 p m. on Monday. Aug. 8. and 6 p.m. the next day. tefxiues xakl • Truck mishap injures Delton woman BARRY TWP. — A 27-year-oU Delton vornan was hospitalized after ate ku control of ter pickup truck Saturday on Floria Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputes said. Candy M. Lane, at 11094 E Store Drive, was driving toudi on Floria north of Gilkey Late Road at 6:15 tn when ate went off the right side of tbe road and Mi some tree branches. Lane told deputies tha the shocks on her truck were bad and that kxi control of the truck when II began bouncing. Lane, who was not wearing a aea belt, was taken lo the Bronaon Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo for injuries. Her condition could not be determined by press time. Hastings man bound over on murder charge HASTINGS — A 19-year-oid Hastings man charged in connersion wilh the deah of his six-month-old daughter was bound over to Barry County Circuit Court Tuesday after a preliminary exam In 56lb District Conn. Jason A. Taggart faces a charge of second-degree murder. He is accused of killing his da>gbter. Nicole L Taggart, without premeduation Second-degree ouder is punishable by life in prison or any term of years. Nicole Taggart reportedly died April 15 at Pennock Hospital, and an emergency room doctor called authorities after becoming suspicious about the girt's death. An autopsy was performed st Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids by Dr. Stephen Coble, a forensic pathologist. Ll Ron Ndl. commander of the Hastings post, said they believe the girt died "due lo her being urock by the falter " Bam bums after lightning strike YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A fire started by a lightning strike early Saturday morning totally destroyed a bam oo Bowens Mill Road. Thomapple Township firefighters said. Tbe fire started at about 5 a.m_ The owner of the barn. Paul Bloem, of 12760 Bowens Mill, reportedly heard the lightenin'- strike and reported the Are. Tbornapple Township firefighters said they were on lhe scene for eight hours. Wayland and Hastings firefighters assisted al the scene, and the Freeport Fire Department was on standby. The bam was a total loss, firefighters said. They said they did not know what was in the bam. but estimated the loss at $60,000. Bloem did not have insurance, they said. Tires stolen from car ASSYRIA TWP.— A pair of tires and racing rims worth $300 were stolen early Tuesday morning from a car parked along Day Road near Jenkins Road. Barry County M’ OLDS CUTLASS PARTS good doors, tinted glass, front end damaged, 948-3717 leave messge. POLICE BEAT: DREW PIXLEY (PB.), Happy 1st Anniversary (04/21/94) to the best husband a women can ask for! Thanks for being you! Love ya Lots! Shell Sheriffs deputies said. Tbe owner of lhe car told deputies be was driving on Day Road al about 3:40 a.m. when the vehicle started to run hot. He said he stopped it along the edge of the road io let it cool off. and went for a walk. When be returned to the car an hour later, he saw the tires and rims oo the driver's side of tbe car were missing and the car was up oo blocks, be said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-08-25.pdf ed5c6ef829a802bbd7e8e0cd3500101f PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC UltMY 121 S CHURCH St Hastings. mi «somim Support staff nixes tentative agreement Summerfest party to start Friday See Plage 2 Candidates start debates Sept. 2 See Page 3 MN See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 rmrci' Hastings ANNER — THURSDAY. AUGUST 25.1904 VOLUME 140, NO. IB PRICE 25’ Animal shelter millage off ballot by Elaine Glbert Axsiruru Editor The Barry County Board of Canmisaioners Wednesday unanimously rescinded the resolution It prosed a a special meeting last week to notify the county clerk at IB inten­ tion to have an animal shelter millage re­ quest on die general election ballot. The board's action dlls week means that county voters will not be asked in November so approve a tax Increase to either build a new county animal shelter or reoovase the existing building. "Aller listening io (Hastings) Chy Coun­ cil the other eight. I think we might as well rescind due motion now,* Comrnissioner Ethel Bone said. 1 don’t think Uh going to move very quicklyshe said at the coun­ ty^ request to ask the city to switch property near the current animal shelter to help the process of constructing a new facility. The Chy Council Monday referred the re­ quest to its Water and Sewer Committee. The county needed to have the ballot lan­ guage for the sheher millage proposal flnalMedbyXug.30 • •...Maybe we should start looking at Ordinance is adopted, despite hospital concerns by DuvM T. Yuuag _ ___ Editor K new ordinance regulating public and Mtatioaal pacing in residential areas was adopted by die City Council Monday night. tlrspitr concerns expressed by Pennock Hospital Council sored 5-1. with Joe Blom casting die only "no* vote. to adopt die ordinance, despite a request from Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton Io turn It down, delay k. or perhaps to exclude the hospital from the new ordinance's provisions. Hanuhon said mat die hospital is coml to ing to expand and recently sent letters to neighboring residents. afelug fenm if they’d like to sell their property. Though no ne­ edle plana have been made yet for properties Pennock already hat acquired. It is preaMe that needs for additional parking mny nave to be reel. "The need for parking is one at the botpi- (county-owoed) property on M-79 or some­ place— 1 don’t think we’re going to get any more ground dr wn iter (adjacent to the cur* rem iteHerX 11 rally don't." Bon Mid. Conunissiof <r Marjorie Radast, wbo made the mra io rescind the resolution, said the move was not being made io stop (he process of trying to improve the shelter situation. Td Mke to make it dear that our intern is not io slop the project. We simply cannot meet the drwitiwe because the city need* more time than Him io process II.. It does not stop the need or the process.* she said. Reportedly, two reputable contractors re­ cently went into the shelter building io give estimates of renovaiioo costs and shook their heads and left without attempting to put a price tag on restoration. Chairman Orvia Moore told the board. One contractor Is willing io make that ataaanent in writing. Radant said Commissioner Sasdy James said she thought It would be wire to rebuild a shelter on the existing she rather than change locations. She expressed concern about building a new shelter outside Sm cky limbs where there are no aewen. *7’d like to make it dear that our intent it art to stop Ike prayed. Mb simply cannot asset the drmfiinr beewaae the city torts more time than that to process it.' Marge Radant In ottos business Wednesday, the County Board * Granted addk tonal redresnem credit to Barry County District Corot Judge Gary Hoimau nd County Ktabmc/Iuvcniie Judge Richard Shaw. Under the Municipal Em­ ployees^ Retirement Syatern, the two Judges can pwetaae the retiremem csndk along wife a comribaion from die county. The county will pay $12^64 for Shaw's seven yean and two manta at retirement cram and he will contribute $590. Ms rnntributlM la low to compensate him for the past retirement time be had never been credited with whan he served as prosecutor. Through the program the county can fleance ta com over a period of 30 years, with the faM year com of $5(4. which will tacnaae 55 percent annually In subanquiro years. Hobran will pay $2,094 and the county $1671 for two yean of Holman’s retirement credit. ThM win com the coumy$127 for fee Ont yew. increasing 55 percent Mutually over 30 yean. * Crealrri a part-time enforcement officer position for the Running and Zoning De­ partment. though the post isn't expected to be tilled for about six months. Naw Plusnfng and Zoning Director Janet McManus will hire the part-time employee, but be prefers to wok with enforcement himartf for awhile to gain the experience of handbag thorn duties. The pan-time employee win be paid m hourly wage at 19JB. * Approved the purdune of two personal computers, a cash primer and a laser primer bom Diaoomp for District Corot M a total cost of $7,485. The equlpmeot win be paid wkh addkkxui tandt generatod by corot fees. Parents can ‘opt out’ kids from sex education classes The Hastings Board of Education Monday toproved the one of -Making Life Choicesm a textbook fa health education in the high school. The vole wm 5-0 wife Trustee Tom Gsoos abstaining and Trustee Michael Amon therm Directa at Educational Services Judy Shelton said the new textbook will have a segment on human sexuality ihM will aa be included in the book, tat will med m a supplement. Parents can opt out of the entire class, a they can decide not to have their child aught from the suppirmrnt Each param of high school Modems will be sent a laser telling them wtaa topics are discruaed in which classes. Sheldon said. The reactor of the class also will send home a synopsis of the class, telling What will be discuaeed. when it will be studied and a per- mistioo ilip. When parents ga the synopsis, they can Opt out of the health clan on a religious bn- * a they cm decide to opt oa of juM the clasaes on sexuM reproduction. During a public bearing pria to the board vole. Sheldon said the current health text B outdated, whb no information about AIDS. v a*- -- — - - *' — ' PUDDC nraliTi ISSUeS Ob MWl HIT GUCUSUOU Of reproductive sex. She also rerrgniral thM views on health education, even In the Family Life Educaalon Comminee that considered the bock, were wide and deep The liberal view B thM everyone should be exposed to all the information that B avaiiabie, and the conservative view is thM such matters ate religious and none of It should be taught It In the public schools. Statanarid. Several who objected to the book apoketo the board, including a memba of the com­ mittee. Hasel Meek. Mack took laato wkh several parts of fee book, saying ks goal seems to undermine the American way of Ute. She said the book seemed to tar to be consumed wife fee need to have sex. and fee message given to the student Is to *Jum don’t ga pregnant* "The bssB of the book is aero population; Sm FMENTS, tlBti—< R«e 2 Hastings post’s detective retiring from State Police by Nick Hatten SuffWriler Friday will be the lam day on the job for Robert Den. the detective sergeant M the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police Dell is retiring IMs week after serving 23 years in the department He plans to move with his family to a home they are building in the Florida Keys His family includes Dime, his wife a24 yean, his daughter Shawns. 21. and son Randy. 14. "This is wtat we’ve been waking for all there years. This is our dream bouse.* Den Dell said to has no aha definite plans fa retiremem. but just wants Io "ail back for awhile.” He said to would also like to do a la of fishing and golfing. TH find something to do at some point." be said. Del! said be has Iven "very fortunate* in tot carea and feels like he's worked for the "finest department in the state, if na the country. *Mv carea has been exciting M times and always challenging." he said. ’It’s bad IB moments " There have been a kx of changes in the departmem ova bis carea. he said, but most of them ate for the hater. Dell joined the State Police in August 1971 and served at a troopa for 6 1/2 years in South Haven. He bansferred to the New Baltimore post for one year and then moved to Saugatuck for five yean. He was promoted to uniform sergeant kt July 1984 and transferred to the Lapea post. Dell came to Hastings in Septembo 1987 as part of a pikx project where to served as a road supervisa in conjunction with being the ar'sninistrative assistant to the post commander In April 1992 be transferred laterally from . the uniformed division into the detective See SERGEANT, continued paft 2 Robert Del. the detective sergeent et the Hastings poet of the Mchtgen Stale Pokes. wB be retiring Friday after serving 23 years in the department. aK^ ' . �r»»’ s Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday August 25, 1994 Hastings support staff rejects tentative agreement on contract by Jean Gallup Staff Writer A tentative agreement on e new contract between teachers and support stair and the Hastings Area School System has been reached, hut the latter employee group has rejected the pact News Briefs: Heritage Day marshals picked Former Middleville Village Manager Ernie Ball and his wife. Dorothy, have been selected as grand marshals for the Hemage Day parade Saturday. Sept 17 The Bails will be accompanied by 7-yeardd junior grand marshals Cameron Tillman and Amanda Golden, who were selected from about 30 Mid dletiile youngsters who tcask pan in a coloring contest The theme of the con­ test was the kids' favorite thing in Middtevtite The parade will begin at a.m. Sept. 17. (Mowed by the bridgewalk National Bank wins 5*Star again Hauer Financial Reports Inc . a Honda-bared bank research and rating linn, has announced that National Bank of Hastings, has been awarded its 19th conaecutive five-star rating Tha prestigious, nationally recognis­ ed award ranks National Bank of Hastings superior for safety, strength and performance The rating is baaed on the analysis of March 31, 1994. financial data as filed with federal regulators. A five-star rating, the highest on a scale from aero to five stars, auheafer National Bank of Hastings' tangible capital ratio exceeded twice the level re­ quired by federal regulauom aad dial fee bank is soundly invested and profitable -National Bank of Hastings has displayed uninterrupted excellence in banking With 19 consecutive five-star ratings. National Bank of Hastings con­ tinually demotm-raera its commitment to being a well capttriized. profitable bank serving as com-aunty of customers and neighbors wife excellence." said Bauer Financial Reports DeHon to welcome new physician An open house io welcome Dr. Eric Sarah so the Delton Medical Center is planned (or 11 a.m. so 2 p.m. Saturday. Aug. 27. The open house w ill include free blood pressure screening and refreshments Dr. Smith, an osteopath, will join the coater m starting new hours on Tues­ day. Sept 6. Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 pm No appoint menu win be necessary from 4:30 so 7 MESC office has new location The Michigan Employment Security Commission office al 102 S. Broadway n Hartiagi will move to a new locaukon. al 555 W Woodlawn Ave., effective next Monday. Aug 29. Office will be 9 to 11 a.m. aad 1 to 5 p.m. Monody through Thursday and Friday by appointment Phone calls are accepted at 948-8087 from 8:15 am to 5 pm Monday chough Friday. Motorcycle fest set for Saturday The Michigan Motorcycle Festival to benefit the Love Inc -Adopt a Family program at Christmas, will be held star­ ting at noon Saturday at the Barry Expo Censer. The event will include > bike show, rodeo, poker run. potato hunt, lire loss, lire poll, barrel races, kick start contest, antic and trophies and door prizes for the bike compeotion Admission is SIO per person Those Mending must be at least II yean of «•* For more mformauon. call 945-3152. Mabel Boyion is grand marshal Mabel Boy ion wdi be m the lead car as grand marshal of the Summerfesi parade Saturday, beginning al 11:30 a.m. on Woodlawn Avenue and ending at the K man rwkmg lot on State Street Puyioa was selected grand marshal be«-ause she was this year s winner of the Exchange Club of Hastings B<xA of Golden Deeds award Boy kms award winning community service includes the Community Action Agency s surplus commodity dtttribu uom. the Barry County Departr.cnt of Social Services. Uwe Inc . Fhomappie Manor. St Rose Church and school and the Hastings Public Library Supenntendenr Schoesscl said Wednesday afternoon that the Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association voted Tuesday and turned down the proposed comma. The teachers, who belong Io the Hastings Education Association. aren't expected to Deb Button joins Chamber directors Deb Button of Hodges Jewelry has bern appointed to the board of directors of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. She replaces Tom Kaufman, former public relation* director at Pennock Hospital, who left earlier this summer to take a job in Coldwater Hodges Jewelry has been a chamber member since even before her parents. Don and Nan Button, bought the local business in 1985. Deb Button has worked on several dif­ ferent chamber committees, including retoil, community in government rela­ tions and the ambassador group that at­ tends nhbon cutting and ground breaking ceremonies. tai's concerns (for the future).- Hamilton said, nosing feat Pennock already Is nuking plans for expansion of the surgical wing and fitness center In the professional building, in addition to its tremendous growth said reno­ vations in the past few yean. He sail that Pennock in July, for example, set a record for handling patients never be­ Don Britten will begin dunes as the Bam County YMCA's new outreach director Sep! I. reolscmg Sieve Laubaugh. who has resigned. Bntlcn grew up in Hastings and graduated from Thornapple Keltogg High School in 1999 He earned a bachelor of applied arts degree in parts and recreation eartier this year at Ceniyral Michigan University Bonen's father. Don Sr . had a local concrete construction business until be retired several yean ago and hismmter. Phyllis, has worked al the Th iraapplr Kellogg Schools cafeteria Brraen. who had served the local YM­ CA program since January as aa intern, will be responsible for the Y's recreation programs m Middleville. Dehoa. Lake Odessa sad Nashville he also will wort as summer playground director aad win work wnb the county's Corporate Olym­ pus and help with fund-raising He and his wife Marcie live m Karawood. bra they plan to move to Barry County as soon as possible . -aa ■ a fore seen. 511 in that nxxnh. Hamilton said he felt that Pennock was being targeted wife this ordinance and he feared the long-range results of perhaps *«Ing "betted in." Mayor Mary Lou Gray said the purpose of the ordinance ia not to target the hospital. "We ay Io be good neighbors to Pennock and lo Pennock's neighbors.' she said, main­ taining that people In residential areas should have a say kt what happens to their nrigfferals xxls. The new ordinance would provide for public bearings whenever residential property Is being convened by public or InafiMdOMl concerns to parking Iota. *We have oo objection to public Input.' Haaailtno aaM, “but we’re concerned about fee tenninoiogy (of fee new ordinance).' He claimed fee measure’s wording Is 'ambguous and open to inrerpretattoo becauar of its sut^ectiveoess." Director of Public Servicer Jeff Manifold. wh>jpe Gray ^jo ala o^ fee I-.. _ woouianu pians Homecoming events WoadSnd will have its aaaaal tabor Day weekend Homecoming celebration Sept. 2-5. Included in the festivities will be a Woodland Unaed Methodist homemade ice cream social. Eagles fish fry. softball tournament, and teen aad adult dances Friday night: arts and crafts, a parade, kids' games and contests, entertainment. Lions Club chicken barbecue aad soft­ ball tourney Saturday: aad a community religious service. gmpe! concert aad conclusion of the softball tourney Sunday. Grand marshals for the parade will be Charles and Sherman Lykina. A recep­ tion for them will be held in the Herald E Classic Memorial Park pavilion after the parade, which will begin at noon Saturday Herbruck Foods selling facility The Herbruck family rvtl! done the sale of the Lake Odessa (bvuion of Her­ brock Foods to Sunn*/ Fresh Foods co before Sept I. Sumy Fresh Foods, a subsidiary of Cargill Inc., is a company similar to Herbrock, specializing in omelets, egg patties, diced eggs and Itqutd pasteurized C*The 40,000-square-foot. S3 million plant, which was constructed in 1999. was built to produce 60 million pounds of processed egg products per year with two full-time working shifts The Herbruck Poultry Ranch will con­ tinue to be m the hands of the Herbnick fanuh Fifth quit show win be Sept 10-11 The Barry County Historical Society a finalizing plans for its fifth annual quite show Saturday and Sunday. Sept 10 and II. al Bowens Mills The show will help kick off the amoal •'h's Cider Time" series of festivals held from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each weekend throughout the fall until Oct. 29 There will be several categories in the competition, including oldest, most uni­ que. most colorful, most workmanship, storytelling, oldest quilter, newest quilter and Judges Choice. Qudten who simply want to display entries are wtckxne. too. Co-chatrs for the show art Jane Bartow of the Historical Society and Bowens Mills owner Manon Cook. Other activities and offerings at Bowens Mills scheduled for that weekend will be a gas and steam engine show, live music. the first pressing of apple cider for the season, a am grin­ ding demonstration, blacksmith shop, tour of Moe School and the Plank House, hot apple dumplings and pte and ice cream For more information, call 795-7530. was "lost" for her son because he couldn't handle the "social atmosphere" in the Hastings school. She said the board's recommendation that her son stay in Hastings and be placed in alternative education was not “a real option.....! lot of the kids (ia the alternative education away from. If he can't go to Ddton.tees not going back to Hastings. Board Vice "We’ve been alternative education program. (Now we have one. and) 1 think it's designed for your concerns...I'd like your «on to give that The vote to deny the transfer was 6-0 with Trustee Michael Anton absent. In other business Monday, the board ' Adopted the personnel report that concerned a resignation, and several transfers and reassignmenta. It also contained Ute dismissal of probationary bus driver Debra Gutgseli for poor performance. The vote was 5-1. with Endsley casting the "no" -.ole. After the meeting, she declined to efoborare on her dissenting vote, saying only that she did not agree with rate of the appointments. • Readmitted three previously expelled students, but on a probationary basis, approved the transfer of one student into the district and released another student to go to the Kentwood district. • Approved changes in the student eligibility and graduation requirements for the adult education program proposed at last month’s meeting. The vote was unanimous. 6-0 to nd to the Bury District that they deny a from two property M Cloverdale Road. about proposed additions to Bra kBBN code oo student rights sod responsibilities dealing with gins and explosive devices Io school. The board is expected to vote oo the chsnges next month. • Received a progress repost oo the 1993“4 goals for the u-bool dillricI. ■ Accepted with thanks gifts from Ute Hastings Athletic Boosters and the Hastings Brod Boosters. * Announced that the next board meeting will be held at 7:30 p.m in the all-purpoae room of Southeastern Elementary oo Monday. Sept. 19. ORDINANCE, continued from page 1 YMCA has new outreach director ear vote on the agreement until next week, he said. The Hastings Board of Education, in other business at its meeting Monday, agreed unanimously to pay between SI,000 and $5,000 io join other school districts represented by the legal firm of Thrun. Maauch and Nordberg in a class action lawsuit. Scheessel explained that the ci’*4! antitrust lawsuit is against sellers of school buses and bus bodies and milk and other dairy products that the school purchased. He Saul Hastings had purchased IM buses from more than one of the companies being investigated for price fixing and milk from a firm that also is under investigation. The amount of the legal fee*, which could result in restitution in excess of $100,000 for the district, depends on bow many schools join the suit. Schoesscl said. He added that Thrun. Maatsch and Nordberg will be getting advice from a Florida firm that specializes in anti-trust law. In another matter, a parent asked that her son be allowed io transfer to Delton High School. Atm Kuhlman said the Iasi school year 1 RsnMng CtteaeBMjon. said tne coneniasion bad fee vrardkig done ra it is because The lest Is intended to give fee Planning Commission some latitude In its Inserprctation of fee ordinance." "This provides those most affected (nearby residenu) a voice.' Gray sail 'Up until now. they dkktl have input" BJean be couldn’t see fee reason for rush­ ing lo adopt fee ordinance and be preferred IO give fee hospital an extra two weeks, per­ haps hammer OU some sort of compromise But Cotmcilwanan Miriam While said feat amendments and revisions lo an ordi­ nance always are an option for fee future Council also dealt with two other pro­ posed ordinances, adopting one unanlaaomly. bu another did not get the mini­ mum number of votes for approval. Adopted without oppositioo was an ordi­ nance regulating fee location of adult buaiBul a measure that would have clarified zoning regulnioos fa two-family dwellings collected only four "yes' votes »two "no's." At lean five voles la needed for passage. Comdlwomen Evelyn Brower and Mau­ reen Ketcham voted against feat proposed ordtaance. Brower said k was because of Us tnsisaence feat dupieses only be located on main highways Two council members. David Jaspene and Robert May. were absent from fee meeting, leaving only ds to vote on isroes. In other bramest Monday evening, the co&al: • Noted fen there will be a public bearing al 7 p.m. Wednesday. Sept. 7. at fee Hast­ ings High School auditorium, lo discuss a proposed ordinance Hua would govern fee propoaed Maple Ridge Historic District • Approved fee expenditure of S1.I72 for purchase of two handicapped picnic tables from Duratech The tables, which will be placed in Fish Hdchery and Tyden parks, are made from recyclable plastic milk jugs. • Welcomed Milan Mayor Alan Israel, who also is president of the Michigan Mu­ nicipal I fty Israel noted mat Hastings and Milan bad a mayor's eachange three years ago during Michigm Week ■We have a good Michigan Municipal League to represent us. provide a very good voice in Lansing, but you people sitting around ibis table provide fee muscle.' he said. He suggested Hastings continue its ac­ tivism In statewide issues and join the Na­ tional League of Cities, for which be serves on an environmental board. Joining Israel in his visit was David Os­ borne. associate director of communications and policy for fee MML. • Noted with pleasure feat the city’s prop­ erty and liability Insurance premium this year through fee MML pool will be 51.706 cheaper than last year "h speaks well (or loss control efforts of cky department heads." Gray commented The city likely will pay half of fee amount due. or 545.260. in its first installment and pay a 550 penally, and use the other 545.260 in a six-tnonlh certificate of deposit that could earn as much as 5900. Noting feat the move Is a result of infor­ mation Chy officials received from a semi­ nar. Councilwoman Miriam While said. "This proved the value of being oo these boards and attending these conferences' • Approved, subject to review from fee city attorney, a request from fee Barry-Eakxt Board of Realtors lo use Tyden Park for a fund-raising race of rubber duck< down fee Thornapple River this weekend. ■ Held a public bearing on closure of a Community Development Block Grant to fund a local Industrial incubator. L. Joseph Rahn, director of the Joint Economic Devel­ opment Consniesion, said fee hearing Is re­ quired by Ute Michigan Department of Commerce Rata said fee goals of fee incubator pro­ gram have been met wife 12 tenants and 35 new jobs created. Rata aiao said three of fee tenants may be ■tong enough to "graduate* or move out on feeir own in fee neat year, two of them to KjCmuons Wiinin inc mbxitng* eny hitmi*. • Appointed new City Manager Howard Penrod to be a delegate to fee amraal megIng of fee Municipal Enployees Redrement Act Sept. 27 and 29 in Grand Rapids. Mananeld will be an alternate. Penrod. Incidentally, was In fee audience Monday night as a spectator. He will begin duties at Hastings officially oo Sept. 19 after finisbing commitments as acting city man­ ager st Albion. * Approved a request from the Cable Ac­ cess Commiaee lo use space in the Chy Hah upsusis for editing and splicing videotape. * Approved a request froui a fall coed softball league lo use Rsh Hatchery Pwk Thursday eveninp from Sept 8 to Oct. 27. « Authorised the renewal of s five-year contract between fee city and Lanaiog Mercy Ambulance, with certain revisions recommended by fee Public Safety and Parking Commitlee. 11 waa noted that the city no longer wUl use any tax money to subsidize the ambulance service. ■ Referred to the Water and Sewer Committee a request from Barry Comity Coordinator Judy Peterson so switch prop­ erty near the current am mnl slielrer d teip fee process of constrm llag a new facility. The request originally was referred to fee Property Committee. * Congratulated Rre Chief Roger Carls for Dcing ciecwo Kgixuxrr cooranuu vy inc State Fire Association Carts, ia Na post will monitor state and federal legislation m It applies to fire service. * Granted Police Chief Jerry Sarver permlsekxi to close off Cook Road. If neces­ sary. during fee retouai Sunsnerfcar iMehranon inn weexena m run ruKncry rvx. * Officially recognized volunteer flrefighter Keith Safe, who has served wife fee Hastings Hie Departmcnl (or 40 years as of Aag.Il PARENTS, continued from page 1 you bear it over and ovs if you read the whJe book. (It says) we've got to stop mul­ tiplying! It preaches contraception, suicide. Salomons and get rid of fee old people. It's a hiunw»i«nr book leaching global wvrtalisrr It is laying a horrible burden on our chil­ dren.'fee raid. Doug Smith agreed with Meek, saying fee book is "grossly misleading on sex and environmental issues." He said they were theories being taught to kids ■ facts. Glen Guernsey said fee book called homo­ sexuality a "normal lifestyle.' 'I disagree with feat 100 peroenL.. I think you should teach ttkire moral fetags 1 think >l s absolute flife. ano it makes me sick. Id rather you reach good morals. Sex is a personal thing . sod then we wonder why our kids grow up the way they do... I agree with Hazel oo this thing.' Maty Guernsey said fee book has mislead­ ing information that should not be put Imo fee heads of young people. She complained that the text called thoughts of suicide "normal." "I don't believe feat for a minute," she Also in fee book was fee statement feat ail mothers feel like slapping their baby when it cries. Guernsey said. "Not true!" she said Glen Guernsey told fee school board feat if U»: information on what is going to be taught had been described in detail, "this room would be fuller than it is Knight." Speaking in favor of the change to a new textbook. Dr. James Atkinson said be baa been on fee Health Education Commiuee for about 20 yean. "I read this book: there are cotaoversial Issues In the honfr," he ukl But he maintatoed fete the old book has to be replaced and fee new one is an eueUern textbook. He pointed out feat teachers cannot, by law. teach religion or morals, rather they try to teach by eaanpie. He said be sees the job of educators ar trarNng atodeots to make to­ w - x — a s—. tfi - - ■ a — s -r . - . lOkHKu Snu luWiilKClM nrriMrin* "You ha>e to educate rat both sides on an Issue, then the students will lake k tame to feeir parents, who win belp them nuke deci­ sions." be raid. As for suicide. Atkinson said, fee school had Io apfroach the subject in the schools, and "get it out* that there are maty ofeer op­ tions for young people In distress besides suicide. He also defended fee segments on building self rarrm as outstanding. Ha sak. k eacoreagea fee building of self-esteem, be­ cause "unfortunately, some of Ike students have low eelf-esseem." "The book is not ioietttlonally misleading: but there are many ways to look at some of fee things in this book.* be acknowledged, "feat's where fee teacher comes In." He said he had compiete confidence In fee itiff of the school when n comes to teaching smsitire subjects. Victoria Jotaaon bad the tat wort in fee public bearing, saying she feared "the morals, values, beliefs are being imthrtnined. and every thing I teach will be null and void. "I disagree wife Dr. Atkinson: you can teach too much of self: they med to learn to care for otters. t^I Win never, ever let my child in feat classroom..* SERGEANT, continued from page 1 sergeant position al fee post where be has worked ever since. Dell said he and bis wife started in Hastings, so coming back io fee area at fee end of his career was special for them. Dell came to live wife bis parents, who had moved to Hastings, after his return from Vietnam. His wife is a graduate of Thornapple Kellogg High School in Middleville. Tve certainly enjoyed my seven years here at Hastings." be said. *k was very Dice to come back to where we've started." Dell said fee future for the Hartings post looks "very good" because additional troopers are being assigned to fee post to teip with the work load. A retiremem party will be held Friday evening, and anybody interested in attending should call Sgt Lou Quino of fee Hastings post as 949-9283 When you need to say '’WELCOME’ tc a new neighbor...’THANKS" to a friend ..."CONGRATULATIONS" to a family member, give the GHft of ’ — Information...a subscription to The HASTINGS BANNER • Call �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1994 — Page 3 The Delon School of Dance wil perform a variety of dance acts on Saturday dunng SummerfesVArts Alive This is a file photo from last year's event The Barry County Community Chorus will again be featured Friday evening Summerfest fun returns to Hastings Revel in the Joys of summer this weekend when the Summerfest celebration returns to Hastings Friday through Sunday. Aug. 26 to 2». The city's 17th annual (estival will be held at Fish Hatchery Park, located off State Street (M-4VM-37) The event was moved to the park last year from the downtown ana because of coostructlon being done as pan o( the "Streetscape' project. Planners decided to hold the festival at the part again this year because of summer construction wort downtown, like sheet repairs and the demolition of the Hasungs Hotel OUn Bundy, cochairman of Summerfest along with Scott Bloom, said there were a few incomvruenccs with moving the festival Uae last year, but thtwe have been remedied "We've had one year to work oo tint project and »r thmk the overall fernsal will be a success," he said. Though rhe festival will be at the part, the Grand Parade will return to Summerfest this year. Il was canceled last year when the tatival was moved from the downtown. The parade will be held oo Saturday. Aug. 27 al 11:30 un. In previous years, festival events have been held during the day Friday Become the festival will be held at the part again thu year, though, activii.es won't get underway Friday until about 4 pja. Bundy said this was done Xcause Iasi year there waa a low turn not for evena scheduied during the day Friday He attributed the drop m attendance to the fact that the part u not immediately accessMe to workers in me downtown area. The workers made up most of the festival's traffic during business hours on the Fridays of prior festivals, be said To compensate, a greater emphasis has been placed on Sunday. Aug. 2*. the last day of the femival Bundy said the activities Kbeduled that day have been expanded to Inrhidr many fanely-ortenied activities. "Sunday's going to be a real family event." Bundy said, "f mink that will be really nice." Parking for the general public has been moved to me grass lot next to me County Post on State Street. A mowed and lit foot path will lead from the lot to the part Pandl said arrangements also have been made lo have a transit bus transport fair­ goers from the lot to the park. Another shuttle bus will run to the festival from downtown. These buses are scheduled to start running at 4 pro Friday and continue until midnight. The buses are set to run from noon io midnight on Saturday On Sunday, buses will only be running to the part from the employees' parting lot at the Felpausch Food Center. Those buses will operate from noon until 3 p.m. Parking inside me part will be reserved for handicapped visitors only After ail the spaces are gone, a drop-off and loading zone will be set up in the part for the handi­ capped and senior citizens, though the vehicles used in me dropoff! also will have to part in the grass lot. Summerfest activities will start at noon Friday with the opening of the Elks bev­ erage tent, which will stay open until midnight The food concessions will open al 4p.ro Friday. The entcrtainnieni Friday starts at 5 p.m with Aerie, a folk and country band taking the Aits Council Stage. The evening will end with the Jimmy Dean and True Value Local Country Showdown finals, which begin al 9 p.m. Also playing Friday evening will be the Hastings High School Jazz Ensemble and the Barry County Community Chorus with the Hastings City Band. Activities start bright and early Saturday morning with the registration for the Thornappie Biker's Tow starting al 7 in A "pancake plus" breakfast will be held from g a.m. lo noon at the Moose Lodge. The meal will Include pancakes. French toast, real, potatoes, juice and other items, with alt proceeds going to the Child Abuse Council. Sporting events, like youth soccer, softball, tennis and three-on-three basket­ ball. will also start al 8 in al the part. The 5K and I0K runs and the 5K walk will commence al 1:30 am. at the Middle School, and a Fun Run will start an hour later from the school. The parting lots the Elk beverage rent and me arts and oral s booths will open ■ 10 am. The booths wi I dose at 6 p.m. and the lot and the tent will nay open until midnight. Food concessions open at 11 am. The Grand Parade ia scheduled to start al 11:30 am. It will proceed down Michigan Avenue, from Woodlawn to Suae Street, then along State to the K mart parking kx. Breakfast to be served in all buildings in Hastings Area School System Cbil&en will now have Use dunce to start the nay with a good breakfast m an of me Hastings Schools, said Food Service Director of HASS. Eari Corklin The price of the complete breakfast is SI. Tboee children who are eligible for free •odfor reduced lunches wtll be eligible for tree or retteced break!mw as well The new program wil) be offered for all school children in the district prior to the atari of their school day. Cooklin said. Breakfast will consist of two bread-type items, sack as cereal, toast, bagels, graham crackras along with a fruit jmer and milk B'aS students will arrive at school approximately five minutes earlier than usual. Northeastern and Southeastern elcmrntaries will distribute breakfast from its all-purpose rooms and the breakfast will then be taken by the students to their classrooms. Central Elementary and Middle School students win receive their breakfast in their usual cafeteria. Those students will also take their breakfast choices to their rooms. High school breakfasts will continue to be served in their cafeteria with even more choices than before. "This program is being mandated by the state," Cooklin said, "and we're anxious to serve our students if there's a need and can help their day be a better one because of an available, nutritious meal in the morning." Breakfasts should start the week after Labor Day in all schools. Cooklin said. Parents are advised to watch for more information in a flyer that will be sent home with their child during the first week of school. The school lunch program is self­ supporting and uses federal and stale funding. park. Breakfast win be served from 6-11 a.m. Quests are invited to drive-in. pedal-in or walk-in to view the various planes which win be Dying-in for the day. At noon Bob Koppe will present an aero­ batic show in hts Pin* S2B Bi-piane rides will be available by Vintage Air Tours both Saturday. Aug. 27 airplane ride and helicopter rides will be offered by Riley Aviation. There will be a free breakfast for the first home-built plane to fly in. for the first an­ tique plane in and for the first ultra-lite plane flown into the air park Sunday morning Tickets for the breakfast are $3.50 for adults and $2 for children, age 12 and under The Dawn Patrol is sponsored by the Hastings Flying Association which encourages visitors to "bring the family and reminds guests that all events are subject to current weather conditions. and Sunday. Aug. 28. Guests can take an local and area can be read each week in The Hastings banner Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! I Council tackles youth downtown loitering problem Young people hanging out ia downtown Haadngz has become a problem again. After receiving a written complaint Mon­ day night from a local business. the City Council sited Police Chief Jerry Sarver what could be done lo control groups of teenagers and yonW In the early 20s who Dawn Patrol breakfast and event is Sunday An "all-yoo-can-eat" breakfast of pan­ cakes. sausage, coffee, milk and juice will begin events at the Sunday. Aug. 28 Dawn Patrol Breakfast held at the Hastings Air A pig roast will be held starting al noon al the Thornapple Arts Council Grounds. There will be a karate demonstration held al 1 p.m. by Paul Babladelis at the pavilion closest to Ball Park. A "make and take crafts for children" session also will start at 1 pan. and run to 5 p.m. Local youth will start the Saturday en­ tertainment at 11 a.m. They will be followed by Jennifer Ivinsktt at 11:30 a.m. and more local talent at noon. The entertainment will continue with the Fontana Ensemble at 12:15 p.m. Also playing during the day will be the Delton Dancers, Les Jazz, The Rangers, singer and comedian Wally Pleasant, Rem and Rendal Walt River City Grass. The Crossing. Jw Krlst and at 10:45 p.m. classic rock and blues with Mike Straw and Friends. As a special fund-raiser for next year’s festival. Steve Reid has agreed to let his hair be cut on stage if $5.000 in donations can be ralred by 10:30 p.m. Saturday. The money will be used to pay for the entertainment at next yew’s Summerfest. Sunday win open at 6 am. with a pancake breakfast and Dawn Patrol al the Hastings Airport which win run until 11 a.m At noon an aerobatic show will be put on. and air­ plane and helicopter rides will be available. A free breakfast will be held at 8:30 am. at Fish Hatchery Park. That will be followed by a worship service at 10 am. Concessions win open at the park at 11 a.m., and so win the entertainment. First to take the stage will be the Tbornapple Valley Dulcimer Society, they will be followed by the Thornapple River Boy* Charlie Gerhinger, Grant Goodeve. SAJE and Counterpoint. The craft booths will be open from noon to 5 p ro and a car ihow will be held at the tame time in the Flexfab parting lot A children'! parade will proceed through the part at I p.ro The line up (or that will be at 1230. Robert Edwards Terry Geiger State rep. candidates to meet at 1st Friday The two candidates for 87th District State Representative will dis'du issues and talk about what they would do if elected at the next ■‘First Friday' session Sept 2. The forum, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. will be held at noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings, comer of Green and Jefferson streets Republican Terry Geiger and Democrat Robert Edwards will hase their first face-toface public meeting of their campaigns this fall They eventually will square off at the polls in the general election Nos 8 Edwards, former chairman of the Barry County Democrat* Party, has served as Rutland Charter Township Supervisor for the past 11 years He was a candidate for state representative in 1982. but lost narrowly to Republican Bob Bender, who went on to serve six terms in the State House before retiring at the end of this year. Edwards owns two restaurants, one tn Lake Odessa and another tn Hastings Geiger, also former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party , h a trust** on the Woodland Township Board, elected in 1992. He owns a farm services business in Lake Odessa. Geiger won the GOP primary Aug. 2. defeating six other challengers Meanwhile. Edwards was unopposed in the Democratic primary Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches The Democr its will furnish tea and coffee coogregaie and pose posendd hazards. Sarver told the council there really lent much that can be done because loitering hat become decriminalized. "The problem is that loitering regulations are vague," he said. He said police can spot check the young­ sters for loitering, possession of tobacco and other minor offenses. "We think that some of the problems will go back to school soon." the chief said. "But we can't really do anything until somebody gets out of Hoe. They're really not doing a lot except just being there." Sarver said police plan to remove a bench at Jefferson and State streets, where many of the youths sit Lite at night and even into early in the morning. City Attorney James Fisher said the city has to be careful not to violate the youths' First Amendment rights to peacably assem­ ble Councilman Joe Bleam then asked if the city is going io do anything about the prob­ lem. Another appeal was made to new City Manager Howard Penrod, who was asked if there were similar problems in Charlotte. He replied there were and he didn't have any magic answers. Fisher said he believes the city is doing just about all it can if the kids aren't breaking any laws "I think the police are handling it as best it can be handled." the city attorney said. �Page 4 — Tne Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 25, 1994 Voters should decide animal shelter issue To The Editor: Escapees sentence was disproportionate To The Editor: I have «ecn in the newspaper* and on TV five different people who have escaped from a county jail (two whom were from Barry County) since May 1993. Every one of them received a jail term of not more than one year. This makes me wonder why my husband was sentenced to a term of two years, eight months, for his What the judge apparent!) ignored was the fact that he did not have a hardened, cold habitual offencer before him. My husband had no juvenile record, no prior misdemeanors and no pnor felony convictions His current conviction is for receiving and concealing over $100 worth of property, which he receiv­ ed a three year sentence for He ts doing a total of five years, eight months, in prison Plus he was ordered lo pay $6,656 in restitution His sentence is obviously disproportionate Such a long minimum sentence like he received is particularly alarming, given the fact that incarcerating him is going to cost the taxpayers of Michigan at least $25,000 per year. His crime did not harm nor endanger any one. To make things the worst of all. the proper ty he received was his own? And what does he get for going and gening what legally belonged lo him? Five years, eight months, in prison? He has kids at home who need him. and I need him He is missed very much Sincerely. Tammy Clute Communication from Congressman NICK SMITH Health care reform needs dose of common sense The 223-210 defeat of the enme bill ruLthrcw the Itenocraric House leadership into disarray. For the first lune in my 19 months tn CtMtftcas. many Democrats are concerned that this mtfhl be the beginning of the end of their 42 years of control of the House of Krperteuftp r i The shock of the rules vote has knocked President Clinton. Speaker Foley aad other Democrat leaders off balance and shaken their confidence. Even with the second go amend on die crime bill, the initial defeat hm bd *> *e abaadoamem at die health can reform debate tn the House until after Labor Day This three week deist i, g.xxl for sound public policy because a gives Membets of Congress and the American people time to analyze cheat kmg. complicated bills tint would dramatically change health care Hr text of the Cl ireon -Gephardt health bill was revealed to Congress and the public just last week, and we have already discovered many startling provisions Like the Presi­ dent's original proposal, the Clinton Gephardt bill would greatly increase the cost of health care, lead to rationing through price controls, and create a new bureaucracy to run « federal heaMi care system It also contains the same payroll lax that icnws health care costs on businesses who may be struggling for survival In addition to the Clinton-Gephardt pian'< aew taxes on bwiersars and workers, it contains an array of new taxes on insurance premiums. self-insured plans, cafeteria plans, aad Hase and local employee* The plan would create a government-run health system called Medicare Pan C. to cover up to half of the U.S population. Because Medicare currently reimburses at on­ "Witte ly 59 percent of the private sector ra*.'. this expansion could result in massive cost shifting to those who purchase health care in the private market Also, in the past, the federal government has failed miserably at predicting and controlling entitlement spending. When Medicare was first established in 1965. Con­ gress projected it would cost $9 billion in 1990. In reality, it cost $67 billion and con­ tinues to grow at alarming rates Many members of Congress in both parties are concerned that the Clinton-Gephardt bill will do more harm than good and have been working ona bi-partisan health care reform bill. So far. their bill is a mixed bag It would institute some positive insurance reform* to make health insurance more portable and ac­ cessible. it would also reduce paperwork and reform ion laws to lower coats Unfortunau ly. it would establish some unnecessary regulations which could reduce choice in health insurance aad raise premiums Nonetheless, with some changes, the bipar tasan effort has some real potential For now. the Democrat leadership in Con­ gress keep* pushing toward the President’s goal of government-run health care. As a result, the Scsmse labors and holds long debases on the simplest amendments, and the House leadership struggles to find votes for the Clinton-Gephardt plan. Instead. Congress should listen to the public which has prescrib­ ed a dose of common-sense and good judg­ ment. With a little luck and a lot of Americans letting Congress know how they feel, a bipar­ tisan health care bill could gain enough momentum to give the nation some good health care reform. 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Michigan 49058 HasttngsBaNNER Devoted to the rntervsts of Barry County Since 1856 • ADVERTISING DEPMTMENT ■ CUmUb* ads axrtptad Moodtv ftroup SaMdBy S*jb Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Noor Dense Howe* Phylhs Bowers Subecriptfee tea*: $13 per yearn Berry Cotrty $15 per year in edjcwvng counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send adrtesc changes to: P O Bom B Hastings. Ml 49058-0602 S«cond Ous Postage Part •t HaaUngx Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) Reading the latest scoop on the county animal shelter brings me to write to you again I think it is good to bring the issue to the folks with the ballot, that is the democratic way Now anyone who has ever visited the animal shelter knows it is in bad shape. They can sec that, but <o find out that there are un­ safe dangers from faulty wires, etc., really makes os shutter The area is also morbid, and too near the river. 1 am sure that there must be somwhere, a better area for one to be built 1 can’t imagine anyon* not coming forward to cast a vote in favor of our animals who need help. Those of you who have pets and love them, when you look at them, hold them, and lose them, think of the poor unfortunate ones that are not cared for. We know there arc humans who do not care for their animals, and we can’t solve all the problems, but we can mark the ballot in favor of animal decency. We know that this will be an added expense for us, all of us. but in every community. animal care is part of the agenda Barry County has had a lot of problems, with its animal care program Getting a new shelter operated properly, could go a long way to get suited back on the right path We need to do this Looking the other way will not solve this problem, it won’t go away. From where 1 see it all. some changes need to take place to insure us all that right will be done. We have wasted too much time paying off "someone" for damages m some cases involving much money This son of thing is Stalker gets rapist’s penalty To The Editor: I am the grandmother of Jerry Staley, the young man sentenced on August 10, 1994 by Judge Shuster to life in prison for sulking? During my 76 years of residence in Kalamazoo County, because immediate fami­ ly members were involved in the legal system in Kalamazoo. 1 invariably read the "sentenc mgs" in the Tuesday edition of the Kalamazoo Gazette. On a very rare occasion there would be a sentencing for criminal sex­ ual conduct involving small children. Smet moving to Barry County some nine months ago. it seems there are at least three criminal sexual conduct cases weekly reported in the Banner. To me. regardless of any extenuating circumstances, there can be absolutely no comparison between sexually penctrai.ag a minor child and allegedly' sulk mg an adult woman 1 have been likewise following the recent firings of Barry County officials, animal con­ trol officers, etc., and. of course the recon voting out of four commissioners. It appears to me that we have much more "cleaning" to do at the courthouse. Fortunately. jpdM Shuster, the "hanging judge" (■» he tArererred to in Kalamazoo) will be retiring so we taxpayers will save thousands of tax (fetter* previously spent on appeals of his sentences However, it appears that Mr. McNeil, me prosecutor in this case, is trying to make a name for himself, one way or another. Something like this could ONLY happen in Barry County. Yours very truly. Mane Stales Delton NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY CHI945-9554 letters difficult for most of us lo understand. So. in the future, folks in charge should remember that facts should be brought forth, but truthfully and quickly, then get on with the business. Much time has been wasted. We want to become aware of what is going on with our governmental agencies tn all areas, but time and money should not be wasted nor cloud our true pictures. We need to go on with the real business at hand, and that is to have a safe, clean and pro­ per Barry County Animal Shelter, operated in the same manner I believe in the people of Barry County and I know most of them will do what is right with their vote if it comes before them to decide. Bonnie Strickland Hastings We must appreciate religious freedom To The Editor: In these times of stress and turmoil, it was so refreshing to hear the beautiful singing and music coming from the Baptist Church Sun­ day morning outside for their ground breaking service for their new building, soon to be under construction. Living one b'oek from the scene, we were able to witness me large attendance for this occasion. How thankful we should be for the religious freedom which we have as of now in our beautiful America. My husband fought in World War 11 with the Army Engineers under enemy fire aad the people in the several different countries he was in would have certainly appreciated being able to hear the gospel. Our country is not perfect, but I am glad we can still proudly display our American flag that still waves for the land we love. Dorothy M. Oaks Hastings New millage would buy “animal hotel” To The Editor: Hats off to County Commissioners James, Newman and Doster for against put­ ting millage on ballot for new animal hotel Shame on Moore. Fuhr. Radant. Bozc and Wenger for ye*" votes. Four of the five have been voted out office, and 1 am going to vote against Wenger myself Pure arrogance. They get in the public trough and really "ship" it up. Maybe a write-in campaign in November would help. We just got a little relief from some of the school taxes and these well-wishers would try to sink us right buck in the hole. Back when you were apt to sec a few or a pack of dogs running, there was only one per­ son as dog warden Now stale cop* and God only knows, plus some of these Dog Biscuit Society people are raising cam all the time. There really shouldn't be very many animals down there right now. If someone has an animal to bring in. they should pay the shelter for its keep, otherwise, animal heaven. God only knows, on a farm you can’t keep everything. About 57 percent of the people voted to enhance 911 with extra money. 1/4 mill. Those people are laughing at our being so gullible. That 1/4 mill is lo be renewed. Vole it down. 911 is covered with millage voted. That 114 mill bring* in a lot of money. Pay raises in the works! In Barry County $10 a house on properly, brings in a tidy sum for 911 play money! Did out-going commissioners go to a con­ ference paid by the county? If so. it show* and good riddance. A song. "There's a Star Spangled Banner waving somewhere and that’s where 1 want to go when I die. Lincoln. Perry. Colon Kelly, too." I haven't heard it in a long time. Today we need country lovers io take a stand! Donald W . Jctara Middlevdk Know Your Legislators: ' ‘ Donald Riegle, Democrat106Dirksen D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716. Grand Rapids, Mich. 40503, phone (616) 456-2502. Brad MBer, regional representative. Cart Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave . Federal Building. R on 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 40503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela, rr gional representative U.S. ConyPM* j Peter hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1310 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaieer, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mteh. 40423. phone 305-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, Woortand, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the i<>per two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Webom, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan Stale Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phons (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0642 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25. 1994 — Page 5 FINANCIAL FOCUS rumoAn/m Hospital publication says Pennock often a bargain Mark 0. Chri,tansan of Edward D. Jonas A Co. Ten rules of mutual fund investing In today's fast-paced, hectic world, more and more investors are leaving the day-today decision making to professionals by purchasing mutual funds. The convenience and professional money-management of­ fered by mutual f u nds make then ideal for virtually every type of investor. Never­ theless. mutual funds still require some in­ vestment of time and consideration First, you must select the proper fund to match your investment goals, then, you should regularly monitor the fund lo ensure that it continues meeting those goal*. The following rules can help you choose a mutual fund and evaluate it after you own it. 1. Know the faad’s manager. Study the performance of the managers who invest for each family of fund* you are choosing Compare their results with other fund families 1. Ask stew the fted’s rwerri. find Ota how many research analysts the fund company hat. their qualifications. their research techniques and their sources of research material The quality of research can affect investment results 3. Read financial publications. The business page of your daily newspaper, financial magazines and services such a* Lipper. Wiesenberger. Johnson and Morn­ ingstar offer excellent information on mutual funds. Understand fund perfor­ mance and bow its reported for similar fund* with the same abjective*. 4. Read year prospectus. The prospec­ tus is the story of your mutual fund. It in­ cludes such vital information as the fund's objectives, management fees, expenses and more. The prospectus is so important that mutual fund* are required to provide one to all their investors. Read it and understand ft, 5. Diversify. A mutual fund offers im­ mediate diversification by investing in many different corporations Larger in­ vestors can increase diversification by puichasmg funds from a variety of fund families Diversifying helps reduce risk. 6. Keep record*. Good record* are necessary nut only for tax purposes, but also for tracking fond performance. Most mutual funds famish excellent records, notifying you whenever a transaction takes place m your account. Read, understand aad keep fof record,. 7. Maafasr bnaaar rvwtte. Mutual fund maaagen monitor their inveatmeati on a hill time bests Thu relieve, you of aome responsibility. but n doesn't mean you should buy a mutual fund, forget k. and come buck yean later expecting to be rich Study your statements and reports carefully. 8. Invert regularly- One of the best ways to make your money work for you. regardless of market conditions. is dollar­ coat averaging — investing equal amounts al regular intervals Although not a guarantee of profit, dollar-coat averaging relieves yon of trying to decide upon the beat time to invest 9. Ba ftenb'*. No mveatmeot is forever. As your needs change, so should your inveatments Prepare for future investment needs by srfot+ing the proper family of teds. Many fond families may allow you to transfer your investment among their funds al letle or no coot. When the need for chonge arises, a can be made simply aad mripraaivrly Anticipate change, and plan far «. 10. Utt ww Today, about 4.000 different mutural funds are available. A costly mistake is to use your broker simply as an order-taker. Blindly accepting any mutual fund he or she offers can be equally disappointing. Your broker should be a registered investment representative with a wealth of information available to help you select the mutual fund best suited to your investment objectives. After you invest, he or she should continue to monitor your fund, offer information and assist you with problems Use your broker's services selectively. Mutual funds offer an excellent way to put your money to work for you. These rules will help you select the right funds and determine whether they continue lo meet your needs - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Close AT&T 53'/, Amerltech 40’/, Anheuser-Busch 52'/. Chrysler 477. Clark Equipment 68*/. CMS Energy 22»/. Coca Cola 467> Dow Chemical 687. Exxon 587. Family Dollar 11*/. Ford 29'/, General Motors 48*/. Great Lakes Bancorp 22'/. Hastings Mfg. 28 IBM 67*/. JCPenney 49*/. Johnson & Johnson 48’/. Kmart 177. Kellogg Company 567. McDonald's 267, Sears 46’/. Southeast Mich. Gas 197. Spartan Motors 167, Upjohn 357. Gold $381.60 Silver 5.22 Dow Jones 3775.83 Volume 309,000.000 Change + 7. + ’/. + •/• —’/, +1 +’/. + -2*/. —’/. + 7. —’I. —27. + '/■ —'/. +37. +2*/. —’/. +•/. +17, + 7. — +7. + 7» + 7. +3.70 + .10 —8.74 by Elaine GUbert Assistant Editor Pennock Hospital comes through with highly favorable marks in cost comparisons with hospitals in the Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids areas, according to a recently released publication called "A Review of Hospital Performance A Prices in Western Michi­ gan’ A patient at Pennock, for example, could save as much as $22,430 when treated for the same diagnosis related group (DRG) as a patient at St. Mary's Hospital. That figure represents similar savings for Pennock pa­ tients for 11 different DRGs when compar­ ing the two hospitals, according lo the re­ port. Pennock also came out better than Butler­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids, with Pen­ nock patients saving $9,790 for 12 of the same DRGs The same is true with Burgess Hospital of Kalamazoo, with Pennock pa­ tients saving $8,827 when compared to 10 DRGs at Borgess. Those figures are based on median total charges. Pennock Chief Executive Officer Dan Hamilton explained the Bcxgess comparison as an example, saying. "We found that if 10 patients had been admitted to Burgess, each with a different one of these 10 diagnosis's, and those same 10 patients had been admitted to Pennock with same diagnosis's, Burgess Hospital charges would have been $40,082 and Pennock Hospital charges would have been $31,255 for the same 10 DRGs." The savings to go to Pennock would have been $8,827. For treatment of bronchitis and asthma pa­ tients between the ages of 0 and 17. Pennock Hospital's median charge was $1,887 white Carson City Hospital was $5,096; Zeeland Community Hospital. $2,848; Muskegon General Hospital. $2,424; Borgess Medical Center. $2,464; and Blodgett Memorial Medical Center, $2,541. Pennock also shines in its average expense per admission, which is lower than the West Michigan and national averages "In 1992. Pennock had $17,270,000 of pattern expense and we divide that by 2^92 admissions, which is the same as what they did for their calculations here (in the study) and it equals $6,662 per admission." Hamil­ ton said West Michigan's average expense per ad­ mission is $7,444. Nationally, the average is $7X171 per admission, he said. "Our comparisons to Kalamazoo and Grand Rapids are very favorable." Hamilton said. "The closest one to us was Metropoli­ tan. We only are a cougte^thousand dollars less than they were. RN’S/LPN’S We are looking for people with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full or part-time. All shifts are available. Wages based on experience. We offer health Insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON, at 616/945-2407 extension 444 or Heidi By me, RN, ADON at extension 445 for an interview. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Earn 6400 upon succesdul compteooo of t two week training course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities for Individuals who are In­ terested in the nuning field. AD shifts available upon hire We otter health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6 12 per hour Classes start September 14th and end September 28th. The first 6 days of class- J be from 8 :00 a m to 4:30 p.m. and the last four days of class wiU be from 6:15 a.m.to 300 p.m. M you an interested In taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and fU out an application. Appkants chosen cab please Thornapple Manor 2700 NashviHe Road. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE Drive-by shooting reported day morning on Shaw Lake Road that ted io the ujury of one man. The man was driving on Shaw Lake Road near Yankee Spring* Road at 9:20 rm. when a man in another vehicle tried to pas* him. trooper* said As the other man passed, be fired a gun three times at the victim * car. po­ lice said. The victims car was tat three times, but the driver was not hurt. The shooting caused the victim io drive off the road, however, and he Ml a tree. He was taken to Pennock Hospital for mi­ nor injuries and was treated and released. Trooper* said the victim described the other vehicle as an older model, four-door, mid-size car. He said the car was brown and very dirty. There was no license plate. The driver was described as very young, being almost too young io shave. The victim described him as Mexican, with a dark coraptexion and dark, wavy hair. Anyone with any information t* asked to call the Michigan State Police. Wayland post, al 792-2213. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone mvesanmt rtprrtmtarivt. Suae Pobce « the Wayland port said they are investigating a drive-by shooting Satur­ "I'm not saying we are always the lowest, Hamilton said Pennock's charges were higher for cesarean sections without complications than Borgess Medical Center. Zeeland Community Hospi­ tal. Holland Community Hospital and North Ottawa Community Hospital, but still Pen­ nock was lower in that category than But­ terworth. Blodgett, Metropolitan, St. Mary's. Allegan General Hospital. Mecosta County General Hospital, Ionia County Memorial Hospital. South Haven Commu­ nity Hospital and others. DRGs were devised in 1983 as part of the Medicare payment system, and every patient admitted to a hospital is assigned a DRG number. DRGs arc a classification system in which thousands oi diagnoses are grouped into 492 broadly defined categories. Because of that, the report notes that the classifica­ tion "creates a situation in which substantial variability may exist between patients classified with the same DRG." As an example, the report said. "An oth­ erwise healthy 36-year-old man who experi­ ences congestive heart failure would be as­ signed DRG 127. That same DRG 127 would also be assigned to a frail, 84-year-old man with uncontrolled diabetes who lives alone and has difficulty keeping his doctor's appointments " Despite the DRGs limitations, the report used DRGs as a common means of analyz­ ing hospital charges because those who compiled the report said they arc "a preferred methodology compared to others that are available." The study includes cost studies of 25 hos­ pitals in West Michigan and was prepared by the Center for Health Affair., based in Grand Rapids. The report compares the performance and charges of hospitals that are members of the Hospital Council of West Michigan The publication is the fourth time the study has been conducted. The hospitals in the report voluntarily provided the informa­ tion to the public. Tables in book show hospitals' capital costs, bow much money is being invested, new technology and buildings. "Basically they are saying we (at Pennock) have pretty good technology and facilities and we’re not having to invest multiple mil­ lions in capital," Hamilton said. The report shows that the performance of hospitals in West Michigan ranges from 10 to 25 percent better than predicted In almost every case. West Michigan out­ performs the three regions of the country — Rochester (New York), Minneapolis and Hawaii - that have been touted as models for efficient health cart provision, the report NOW HIRING FOR 3 POSITIONS w DRIVERS: Must have in­ surance and drivers license with good driving record. fa OPENING PREP COOK * NIGHT WAITRESS & COOKS Must be able to work weekends, flexible hours and benefits available. PIZZA HUT 437 West State, Hastings E.O.E. said. "In West Michigan, we re only admitting about 90 people per 1.000 population," Hamilton said. "You compare it to any of these (other areas) and it’s well over 100 per 1,000 and that obviously reduce* the cost of health care. Basically what they arc trying to show is that West Michigan is very cost ef­ ficient. And what we're trying to say is that Pennock Hospital is one of the leaders in that whole arena," he said. "In 1993 our average length of stay was 5.44 (days) for Pennock....In 1992, 5.37 for all of West Michigan. We were just a hair over that, but if you compare these average lengths of stay, for instance, to Southeast Michigan with 6.98 (days), they are keeping the patients in there longer. All of Michigan was 6.41. The Great Lakes stales (averaged) 6.22 and the United States, overall, was 6.44. So again. I think we compare very fa­ vorably," Hamilton said. Outpatient surgery at Pennock Hospital amounts to 66 percent of Us surgery so far this year. In 1993, it was 64 percent. Because Pennock Hospital uses the latest technology, hospital recovery time is re­ duced. A Pennock patient who ha* a gall bladder removed, for instance, normally will just need one day of recovery time rather than the eight or nine days of hospital recov­ ery in recent time*. Hamilton said. "I remember when I was 8 years old. I had my tonsils out I spent eight days in the hospital. Now it's out-patient." Now tonsiltectomy patients arrive at the hospital in the morning and sometimes go home that same morning. IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U.S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT For a racordad massage of currant rata Information, cal 1-800-4US BONO a 1-800-487-2663 sstejJCMWNGSA KftSSSaflQNDS sgte—mtesmgga To all of the volunteers and supporters who offered so much help and encouragement during the Republican Primary for State Representative, we extend a sincere... THANK YOU! Your commitment and dedication was Invaluable to our effort. Sincerely. Terry and Jan Geiger and Family �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25. 1994 County approves jail inmates work program at Charlton Park A pikM program to use Barry County jail in nates for wort al Historic ('harlliwi Part has been approved by 'be Barry County Board of Commissioner . The Sheriffs Department will hire the su­ pervisor of the inmates and cover liability and the park would pay for the supervisor, said Commissioner Sandy James. Commissioners report on MAC convention The five members of the Barry County Board of Commiukxieri who attended the Michigan Auociation of Counties conven­ tion at Boyne Mountain gave reports Wednesday about the meetings they attended. Going to the MAC event were Sandy Janies. Lew Newman. Robert Wenger, Orrin Moore and Gordon Fuhr. Newman had voted earlier this month against allowing all commissioners to attend the conference with all necessary expenses paid by the county, but the measure passed 6-2 with Commissioner Mart Doster casting the other dissenting vote. Newman said he voted against lhe pro­ posal because he "ditkil feel lhe commis­ sioners ousted from office by lhe voters should spend taxpayers money on lodging." Newman and James did not incur any lodging expenses, he said. They checked over the schedule and said they thought the "meal of the whole thing" was oo one parucular day so lhey drove up and came back on lhe same day Commissioners who went said lhey al­ lended sessions about solid wane develop­ ments. planning and toning, management of government, building strong families, come prevention, use of power and leadership with government. Tiber optics and other topics James said she was proud of Barry Coun­ ty's progress in computerized parcel map­ ping because she discovered lhai other, larger counties haven't done us much and that it's important lo have parcel maps "It was a good exchange of information." About fotif lo six inniaies would be used to help move and snri through artifacts, old park equipment and parts of structures do­ nated to lhe park that are overflowing in a three-floor sttrage building and other storage arras These projects could not be done without some outside assistance." she said "We’re not taking wort away from the county em­ ployees that we have." Some of the stored items include duplicate objects that the park could never use and these uerns hare never been properly inven­ toried. and pa k officials would like to have an auction to solve the storage problem. Commissioner Sandy James said. Commissiuier (iordon Fuhr said many people gel upset when items they have given are sold and not used ai the park James said efforts are made to contact the donors first before anything is sold. People complain to me about having things sold at public auction that they've donated to lhe park, be said. "You have to be very careful when you do that." Commissioner Robert Wenger said the donation policy will be changed and donors will be asked to sign a statement that lhey Hastings Schools may lease EBI building The voices of pre-school children may soon fill lhe vacant counly-owned EBI building on Nashville Road Members of lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners are negotiating a leaae agreement with Hastings Area Schools lo allow lhe schools lo use lhe building for a pre-school program Commissioner Gordon l uhr, who chain WEND SERVICES THORNAPPLE VALLEY WO B D OF FAITH FF11OWSHIP 2730 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Power CWrt office ptoae 648-2549 v—wontap 130 in aad INDEPENDENT CHUBCH OF CHRIST. (matoof afetera - 1651 Mad»oa M . tfaanagi. Ml 49058) MM' M Ttarau Mfcraa HaH. carat at Great Md Jeffcraa MimMi. Jn Saadaaky. Ptoae 946-4045 Saaday Services - *30 a.as . BMe Sdnoi 10 30 a.«.. Morarj Wnrdap. 6<B P-*-. Call far tactful - 622-3110. HASTINGS AREA HASTINGS GB ACE BRETHREN CHUBCH meetx at 600 Powell M . I ante caw of HtotW* Ektoa Gntob. Pastor. 948-3044 Bas Sarver. Pastor Emeraas. 945-9224 Saaday StrvfcaK *43 a m. fable Classes - HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHUBCH. Tarry Lw <tf Stan Sctooi Road). WFAarn Gardner. Ptotor Church ptoae auafoer a 945-2170 Com auaury Service Center maaber w 945-2361 Sntarfay serv-ces are: Sabbath Sctooi w *20 a m (for an ages, adates aad ctaMrea) aad Wordap Serv« a 1100 a m Jore as for Prayer Maamg beta Taaadaye. 7 00-600 p.m. Oui Commrety Server Center. 302 E Green Smet, a open to the public Mon­ days aad Wednesdays. 900-1200 aaaa. Dnaatinas of ^nj ■ good, dean rnaditiire are occupied <reiy during above hours If you rer la aeed of ctattorg please call 945-2361 for aa appomtmem WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4U7 Coats Grove Road Pastor Bea Her ra«. *30 Saaday Sctooi. Church Service 1*30. Wsdarsitey even ^s from 600-100 pm the youda meet at fee ctorch brag a reck teach BOTE UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. M-37 South al M-79 Bev hat Fa*. power ptoae 945-3397 Church ptoat 945-4995 Ctfby Comm, ctaur toratot San fay Mono* *43 »-« . Saaday Sctooi. I HD a-m.. Moraag War saw. 7:15 p as.. Yoadi FeOowstap. 600 p.m.. Eraaat Wontap Horary far ail services. trraportaaaa provoted to aad from monunj service* Prayer meets*. 7 00 WELCOME CORNhRI UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. 31 tS N Broadway. Ifaiaagi. Ml 49054 Pmsw Cart LiacMteM Ptoae (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dariene Pickard. 945-5974 Wonfap Services Sunday. *00 a m and 11 OO a m . Saaday :<tooi. *45 am 4-H meets Montoya. 6 30 p at to 1:00 pac BMe Study. Wadatadays. 5:15 p.m. M Delores Gaspers. 801 dar aonca CHI Mr Stephen Lewa M 945-5365 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 E fared. Hi drey Pastor Doag Davie Ptoae 964-7763. pastor. 945-4060 drerete Saaday Sctooi 1000 a m . Wontap ll .Wa.ai. Eveamg Ser vaa 600 p-m Write wife) Service NASHVILLE AREA BT. CYRIL’1 CATHOLIC CHUBCH. Naakv.lie Ftfter Chattel Fteter. Pastor A miarena of » Bose CMtoto Church Hasemgs Saaday Maea *30 a.m The Church Pnge Is PsW ,or by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAsnuns savares a loan, fa HMtmg. and Man Odmi WMNRIMHMHOM MbbHrob FUXFAB BNCOffFOtATID of Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Mnmbaf FD.LC TNi HASTINGS BANNH ANO MMINDCB 1962 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLfY FMAMAACY Prescriptions- — 116 S Jdfferaxi — 945-3429 HASTINGS MANUFACTUBING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS RBH GLASS FWTJCTS. NIC. 770 Cook Rd- - Hastings. Michigan the board's Property Committee, said the county will re-roof the building and the school has a grant to renovate the interior as she said of the conference. _______ IwmJay Westbrook_________ | Hollu D. Isrnhath ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHUBCH. 805 S Jcflerwr Fufetr Otorte* Fitter. Ptotor 5—rdu) Mm 4 30 BJB.; Sotoa? Mmmb 100 LM and 11:15 a.*.; CoalraiMM Satwda> 4:00-4 30 understand items might be sold if Charlton Park canl use them. in lhe pasi Charlton Park has worked with the Michigan Department of Correction* on similar work projects, but due to cutbacks al the slate level, the park can no longer obtain work crews. in other business concerning the park, the board nominated Bob Casey to serve on the County Parks and Recreation Board Wenger said the park wants the inmate* for help in getting ready to open the park in the spring and close it in the gall and if toy emergency labor is needed. BAMY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Mickigaa Ave.. Haatingi. Ml 49038 Sunda> Ser rm fable (Taaaet 10 nm . Wordup II am-. Evening Sen x r t h p.m Wednaaday fable Study 7 p.m. Nonnan Herron. Minister Pbkwie 945 2938 Bible Survey .w, vtdaoa re Sk home Free fable Cor rcramdence Coarae QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH M 79 Weal Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 MM WonMp II MK After Sctooi Special Wednesday. 4pm P.O. Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 IT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHUBCH. 2415 McCain Rd . Hastings. Ml 49058 Fatter Gate Jotoscn Vicar Ptoae 623-2050 (Deteoal after 6 p m verirdeyi or ail day wockeads Soatey Morass Prayer *45 am; Mmb IO^» a.m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUBCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling, Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wngfa (616) 756-3001 church ptoae. (616) 945-9200 (home ptoae) Sunday Service *30 a m . Sunday Sctooi 11:00 a m . Saade) Evening Service 6 00 p m Prever tune Wednesdays. 700 p a> HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hastreg. Mrhigaa. G Kcsa Keter. Ptotor Salty C Kafter. Director of Chrtetmn Education Saade) — *30 Morning Woratap Service Nuncry provided. Broadcast of *30 semen over WBCH AM and FM. 9 50 10 30 Children's Charch GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Ptane 9454414 Sunday Aug 26 - 800 rod lOOOa m. Holy Ciam isirw. Hoiy Baptism. 12:30 Church Plane Thursday. Aug 25 — 10 00 1st Cnoan Rctr .. 100 Radi Circle. "OO 500i Amav Ctaae: 800 AA Friday. Aug 26 — 1000 Conftna Rctr Saamte). A< »7 - 130 Bapt Prat . 800 NA Monday. Aug 29 — 700 Evangelism Meet Support OpBereft Parents HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, comer <>( Green and Church arees. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Pastor dMargaret HoAeabeck. Director of Christian Edacatioa Rob Stybertki. OrgtsiaMamc Director. Church ptoae 6164454574 Barrier free buiidmg wnh elevator to all floras Broadcast of wonfap service over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 a.m. SUNDAY SCHEDULE Wordto *30 a.m - rectada Summer Time fable Tane wuh BMe Stones, crafts, games aad music far kids age 4 thru those who have completed 2nd grade; Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m Wadneadaya Family Church Night - Prepared Light Meal 600p.m.. Mt-Hl A S»-Hi Youth Feltowsiup 6:30 p.m. (tteuugh die Summer un­ til after Labor Day). Stole Study 6 45 p m.. Acuvmes for Kids 6 45 p.m.; Pint Wednesday of month ■ Game Night far all ages Tuesday. Aag. 9 - Hi Noonen Picnic 1200 Nona. Barry Co. Habit* for Hamamty 700 p m Saturday Aag 27 - Youth T-shirt Sates at Hastiagi Summerfest Sunday. Aug 28 Rural Life Sundai Fish Bowl Offering far Hunger Sermon Tate Religwo and Dreh Life Yoadi T star ariea at Hastings Summerle it (tuning at 1200 anon Friday. Sept 2 thro Monday. Sept 5 - Family Camp at Burt Lake State Part Sunday . Sept II - RETURN TO FALL SCHEDULE Saaday Sctooi 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship 1030 a m ; Worship 1100 a m.. Mi-Hi nd Sr-Hi Youth FeitowfaMp 5 30 p m SUPPORT GROUPS V I P 's (Vuredly Imp. red Per aomi 9.30 a m ftnt Fnday of month (except June. Aug and Aag ); Narcotic* Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fn­ day. rod 8 00 p.m Thnreday*. AlAnoa 12:30 p m. Wednesday*. Co­ Dependent* Anonymous 7 30 p m Thnrsfays. and 9.00 a m Saturday* EL PASO. TEXAS - Hollis D Isenhath. 69, pasaed away Friday August 19. 1994 ia El Paso, Texaa. He had been a long time resident of El Paso, having been bom in Hastings. Hollis served u a Lieutenant in the United States Naval Air Corps as a fighter pilot He had been an executive for Chevron Oil Company for 14 years. He ia survived by his wife Marjorie laenhath of El Paso; sister. Gersidine M. Walktaff. Delton; brother, John O. Isenhath, Jr., of Parma Heights, Ohio. Oemation will be at a later date. Arrangements were made by Harding-">rT A McDaniel Funeral Hunes in El Paso, Texas. RidutrdA. Butzer MIDDLEVILLE - Richard A. Butter, 76, pasaed away Thursday, August 11, 1994 at Hospice Care Center d Grand Rapids. He was boro oo July 23. 1918 al Eugene. Miaaouri. the son of Guttau Adolph and Frances Agnes (Jeakins) Butter. Richard was married to Norma L. Leyendecker Butter on June 16 1951 at Middleville. He was employed at Nelson Metal for twen­ ty three yean as a Tool and Die repairman Richard served In the United Suses Army during World War U and he was a member at the American Legion Poet 303 in Hastings. He is survived by his wife. Norms L Butter; three sisters, Mnuerite Brown. Mildred Tucker rod Barban UKkrr all of Kansas City, Missouri; several oeces and nephews. Funeral services were held Moodsy, August 22 st the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment ia Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. HASTINGS - Jute Edael Simla!-, 64, at South Bedford Raed. Hastings passed away Thursday, August IX, 1994 st Pennock Hospital. John was born on May 7, 1930 at Battle Creek, the son of Archie aad Mildred (Slocum) Sinclair. He was raised ia the Hastings Area and atteaded Hastings schools, graduating in 1941 from Hastings High School. He wss married to Elizabeth lane Mullen on September 1,1930 aad has lived at his present address since 1933. John was employed al Eaton Corporation in Battle Creek for 31 rears, retiring in 1912. And he was a former Boy Scoot Masttr. Preceding him in death were daughters. May and Martha Simlair. Surviving ia his wife, Jane; two aons, John nd Teresa Sinclair of Dowling sad Jeffrey Sinclair of Hastings; three grandchildren, Tara. Jason and Jess! Sinclair, two Brothers, Dune Sinclair and Nerval Sinclair both of Hastu«s; several nieces and nephews Funeral servicea were held Sunday, August 21 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial was in the Dowling Cemetery. Mrmirial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital or American Cancer Society. Barbara M. Cole WOODLAND - Barbus M. (McCarty) Cole, 63, of Woodland passed away Thursday, August IX. 1994 al Pennock Hospital. She was born March 31, 1929 in Battle Creek the daughter of Ronald and Bertha (Russell) McCarty. Barbara graduated from Hastings High School in 1947. She worked at the Kellogg Company tn the 1960'a. She attended the Methodist Church. She married Frank H. Cole, July 23,1947 in Hastings. Barbara enjoyed cooking, bowling, sewing, traveling and was a professional baker in making wedding cakes and enjoyed her family, participating in their school activities. She was preceded in death by a sister. Rose­ mane Swett She is survived by her husband, Frank H. Cole of Woodland; two daughters, Sharon Miltenberger of Battle Creek and Merry C. Goa of Colon; three sons, Willea R. Cole of Woodland, Lionel G Cole of Nashville and Perry F. Cole of Bellaire; eleven grandchil­ dren; three sisters, Elva Puffpoff of Bellevue, Wsunita L Cole of Battle Creek and Patncia Moody of Dowling. Funeral services were held. August 22, at the Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Reverend Merlin Pratt officiating. Burial in Union Cemetery, Baltimore Township. HASTINGS- Ivan Jay Westbrook, 69, of Barter Road, Hastings, passed away on Tues­ day. August 23. 1994 at Thornapple Manor. He was bom was born June 1,1925 in Ionia, the son of Valdy and Hatlie (Hodges) Westbrook. He married Gayno AUerding on August 23, 1946 and moved io the Hastings area at that time. • Mr. Westbrook was employed at E. W. Bliss for 36 years a a Punch Preu Builder and retired in 1982. He then worked for Metropoli­ tan Hospital in Grand Rapids for seven and a half yean in Environmental Service*. He retired from that position in March 1990. He attended Welcome Corners Methodist Church and square danced with the Ringo Swingo Square Dance Club. He was preceded in death by two brothers. Robert and Theodore Westbrook. Surviving are his wife, Gayno; two sons, Ralph (Cheryl) Westbrook of Hastings and Kirk (Nancy) Westbrook of Cedar Springs; one daughter, Beth Olson of Kalamarxi; nine grandchildren; four brothers, WilLam West­ brook of Hastings, Francis Westbrook of Bath, Lelsie Westbrook of Boyne Qty and Mickey Westbrook of Sunion; four sisters, Belva Spires and June Westbrook both of Ohio, Esther Neymeiyer of Hastings and Shirley Barkley of Boyne City. Funeral Services win be held on Friday, August 26, at 1:00p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Ctrl I Richfield officiating. Interment in Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Corners Church Building Fund or Thornapple Manor Physical Therapy Department I Midiaeijoe Sprxigue| N ASHVILLE - Michael Joe Sprague, 33, of N’ishville passed awsy Friday, August 19, 1994 as the result of an auto accident He was boro in Hastings on May 23,1961 the ton of Joe and Barbara (Overlev) Sprague. Michael graduated from Maple Valley High School in 1980 and married Kristi McCloy in Las Vegas on March S, 1993. He was a supervisor for Nashville Construc­ tion Company where he worked for 10 years. Michael enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors and he loved his children. He was preceded in death by a sister, Debn Marie Spngue; grandparents, John and Kath­ leen Overley, Jonas and Alma Sprague; unde, Michael is survived by bis wife, Kristi; two daughters, Kristen and Heather; mother. Bartara Sprague of Nashville; father, Joe Sprague of Nashville; three sisters. Shelly Armour of Hastings, Julie Sprague and Patty Myers of Nashville; two brothers, John and Joe Sprague both of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, August 22 at the Maple Valley Chapel with Reverend Charles Fischer officiating. Burial in Hosmer Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kristen and Heather Sprague Memorial Fund. ; Jeanette Sherman j MIDDLEVILLE - Jeanette (De Roo) Sher­ man, 85, passed away Tuesday, August 23, 1994 at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Mrs. Sherman wu born oo March 4,1909 at Grand Rapids the daughter of Thennes and Henrietta (Jansen) De Roo. She was raised m Grand Rapids and attended and graduated from Grand Rapids Union Schools. Jeanette was married to Isaac John Sherman on December 21, 1928 She was employed st Smith Pharmacy in Middleville and HU. Cutler in Grand Rapids. She was a member of M<higan Farm Bureau and Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Hastings. Mrs. Sherman was an avid readc and enjoyed her flowers and gardening. Preceding her in death were her husband, Isaac John Sherman, April 13, 1976. She is survived by two daughters, Della Busacher of Fort Myers, Florida and Janice (Michael) Rogers of Middleville; four grand­ children; two great-grandchiluxen; many nieces and nephews. Visitation will be Thursday, August 25, from 7 to 9 at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Funeral and Committal services will be held Friday morning. August 26, at 11:00 a.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel. Pastor Phillip R. Colburn officiating. Interment Ml Hope Cemetery, Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Seventh Day Adventist Church School. well a* to provide for the pre-school pro­ gram. Lease money the county will receive from the school district is not earmarked for any particular purpose at this point. Fuhr said after the meeting. However, the rent most likely would be used to cover the cost of the new roof and then possibly go into the gen­ eral fund, he said. Last week. Commissioner Mart Doster proposed using rent from the structure to pay for costs to improve the Animal Shelter or build a new one, but Fuhr told him it would cost loo much to renovate the struc­ ture so the funding couldn't be counted for that purpose on at least a short-term basis. The building has been vacant for several years and Fuhr said he had hoped to find a use for IL The county had considered using the struc­ ture to relocate the Animal Shelter, but the board dropped that idea because of protests from Hastings Charter Township residents. | ~ MidueiV.Hooeyreti " | OTSEGO - Michael V. HooeyMt, 30, at Marell Street, Onego, died suddenly Suadey, August 21.1994 in Yankee Springs ramMn. Mike «tas born July 19,1964 in Plainwell ta ana at ManhaJ and Helen (Httpurkk) Honeysett He was a member ai St Margarea Chore* In Otaego aad a member at the Uaben Club aad had been active with die Yoadi Group. Mikewaaa 19X2 graduate of PlalaweD High School and had attended Weaaern Michigan University. He had aerved in the United Statea Navy fcrfonr yearn on the USS Kitty Handr aad the USS Midway aad was currently active with the Michigan National Guard. Mike waa currently employed by Kalama­ zoo Stamping and Die He wu preceded in death by his falter, Marshall on March 24 of this year. Surviving are his mother. Helen HnaeyMtt of Plainwell; his daughter, Brittany Jo Hooey­ sea of Manin; eleven brothers and sissan aad their spouaes. Patricia aad RnaaeT. Shaaeck aad Catherine aad Robert Slocu m and Mantel! aad Karen Haoeyaeo all of Heatings, Phillip aad Darlene Honeyaea of Middleville, Rita aad Hal Pettit of Eaten Rapida, Thomae aad Steroa Hoaeyaett aad CoUeea PhiUey of PlaiaweB, Joeeph Hoeeyaea of Otaego, Mary Carol aad Robert Bowen aad Greg aad taayHeaenaa of Grand Rapida, Dolorea and WilliraSktaWk of Sparta; aunt Dorothy Lagerstrom of Florida; many aunts, ueles, nieces, nephews aad cousins. Mass of Christian burial wm be ceietemad Wednesday, Auguw. 24 at at Si Margarets Church, Otsego with Falter Donald Klingla Celebrant Baria’ win follow in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to tte Sl Margarets Church Youth Group. Helen M. Kaur WAYLAND - Helen M Kozar, 72. of Regi­ na Traii. Wayland and formerly of Hastings passed away Thursday. August 11, 1994 al Butterworth Hospital. Mn. Kozar was born on August 12,19221a Hastings the daughter of Anter aad Jessie (Craft) Scobey. She was raised in tte Hasttap area and amended Hastings schools, gratae mg from Hsstinp High School Preceding ter is death were two sisaers. Rath and Lelia, three brathen, John, Harlan and Harry. Mn. Kozar is survived by ter bustead, Peter; daughter, Sharon McGahan of Oread Rapida; son, William Hecker at Williamsburg; grandson, Christopher S. Dent and bis wife liadi^ntirisiiglier, Helen R-Gargns aad ter husband, Tim; graoiaoa. Matthew Hecker, grandson. Mark Hecker and his wife; three great-grandsons; two brother* Speacer Scobey of Hsstinp and Clinton Scobey at Oraad Rafbds; three sinen. Jessie Williams at Hash inga, Florence Gariiager of Naabvmc aad tae Kettinger of Columbus, Mississippi; many nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Saturday, August 20 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Keller officrating. Burial at Ml Ever-Reat Cemetery in Kalama ton. Memorial contributions may be made In American Diabetes Assoostkrn. Nita Mae Schatz SHELBYVILLE - Mrs Niu Mm Schutz, 69. passed away Wednesday, August 17,1994 at home. She is survived by two sons. Frank W. (Ola) Schutz of Mrddleville, Larry Dale Schutz of Kalamazoo; 7 grandchildren; 1 great grand­ child; ter mother. Anna Belle Snell of Braden­ ton. Florida; two brothers, William Null of Bradenton. Florida, and Dale Nall at Shelbyville. Funeral Services were held Monday at tte Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Vaught offtcuung Interment was at Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville Township. �P*Qe 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1994 —------ -------------------- - -------- yesterday, right in front of my service station. The speeding ambulance hit him head on. — Sony About That. Dear Sorry. So am 1. Thanks for writing. ••••• LEGAL NOTICE Creditors of the docoassd are notified that all riaims agomst the estate will bo forever borrod unless presented to the independent personal representative. Foul E Siegel. 11 Ironside Drive Hosting. Michigan 49056 or to both the indogen dent personal representative and the Barry County Probate Court. Hostings Michigan 49058 wtthm 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice Notice Is further aNen that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the persons entitled to it. Richard J. Hudson (PI5220) HEGEL HUDSON GEE 4 FISHER (616)945-3495 »l/25) How You Can Legally Stop Paying Federal Income Tax by Barrie Konicov LSxnarian Candkiarr for US Congress from the 3rd District of Michigan IRS TAXES ARE VOLUNTARY 1 know drey an voluntary because my wife, Susie, has received a letter from the IRS exempting her from filing a federal income tax return for a specific period. IF I AM NOT REQUIRED TO FILE OR PAY FEDERAL INCOME TAX. THEN NEITHER SHOULD YOU. You’re Invited! A FREE SEMINAR cat the subject of raxes and rrviney snD take place Every Thunday 7PM Lincoln Country Club, The Ford Room 34S5 Lake Mich. Dr. NW, Grand Rapids. For a complete schedule of weekly meetings, call (616) 891-2217. Favorite reasons for crashes Dear Readers: 1 am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite columns that you may have missed the first time around. I hope you enjoy them. — Ann Landers. Dear Aaa I anden: The following was published by an insurance companv for inter­ nal distribution These reports were submitted when policyholders were asked for a brief statement describing their particular accident. Your readers may enjoy them. — Raleigh. N.C. Dear R.: What a hoot! Thanks for passing them on. It Happened Thia Way "The other car collided with mine without giving warning of its intention.'* "I thought my window was down but found it was up when 1 put my hand through it." “A pedestrian hit me and went under my car." "The guy was all over the place. I had to swerve a number of times before I hit him." "1 pulled away from the side of the road, glanced at my mother-in-law and headed over the embankment " "The accident occurred when I was attemp­ ting to bring my car out of a skid by steering it into the other vehicle. " "I was driving my car out of the driveway in the usual manner, when it was struck by the other car in the same place it had been struck several times before." "I was on my way to the doctor s with rear­ end trouble when my universal joint gave way. causing me to have an accident " "As 1 approached the intersection, a stop | 30900 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48025 F. I* *94082580 (9/15) WnaWMffTBMI FMKUMKIMX OTHIB Acnvmts: ARTS . FrMay, August !• Hastings High School Jazz Band 6:15 Barry County Community Chorus and Hastings City Band Concert — 7:30 p.m. Saturday, August 17 Youth Showcase — 11 a.m. Jennifer Ivinskas — 11:30 a.m. Fontana Ensemble — 12:15 p.m. Children s Art Activities - 1:00-5:00 p.m. Delton School of Dance —1:15 p.m. , j| y. Les Jazz — 2:00 p.m. jjSWClwvj Members and Friends Exhibit in the Arts XjWCWVta Hatchery Gallery E Presented by... Thornapple Arts Council of Barry County ] August 10. 1994 Meeting colled to order at 7:32 p.m. Present: I. Goyings. T. Miller. V. Notting*- -m Absent K. Tobin. N. Campbell Agendo approved with addition*. Minutes tor regular meeting July 13 and special mooting July 2B approved a* corrected. All Department reports received and filed. Appointment of Stove Gate* a* reserve police officer. Motion to take Fire Chief R Garrison off of pro­ bation approved. Approval to point Interior of Township Hall. Approval of permit for Prairieville Old Fashion ed Form Day*. Approval to sell PtFD boat by bid* Barry County Telephone request received. Attested to by I toy J Goying*. Supervisor (6/25) Dear Renders: I am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite columns that you may have missed the first time around I hope you enjoy them. — Ann Landers. Dear Ann Landers: This is for the Cana­ dian who was upset because so many ig­ noramuses in the United Slates knew nothing about Canada. (He said people in Alabama thought Canadians were almost the same as Eskimos.) We live in Des Moines. When we traveled east a few years ago. we were appalled at the number of people who had never heard of Iowa. They didn't know that Iowa is a great agriculture state, that Herbert Hoover was born there or that George Washington Carver, the great African-American scientist, was educated there. A New England woman asked my wife where we were from. When my wife said "Iowa." the Connecticut Yankee replied cnpaly. "We pronounce it Ohio in this pan of the country." How do you like that. Ann? - Cornfield Readers Dear Corn: I love it! And by the way. when you complete your list of lowans. don't forget Dear Abby and me. We were bom in Sioux City. Shopping ‘hints’ Dear Aaa I au dm: You've printed a lot of letters about rude salespeople. Having been a clerk in a supermarket for 10 years. 1 have drawn up a list of "helpful hints" to make shopping more enjoyable for everyone. 1. Don't use a basket. Rush to the checkout line with your arms loaded with groceries and ask if you can go ahead of the others because you are dropping things. They will feel sorry for you and say yes. 2. When there’s a big order just ahead of you. put your few things on the belt and get them mixed in with the other order The checker won't mind refiguring after she’s rung them all up togegther. It breaks up the monotony of her day. 3. After your bag is packed full with all the cans on the bottom, ask the checker if she'd mind fishing out that can of coffee at the bot­ tom and putting it in a teparale bag because it’s for your sister. 4. Wait until the checker has 97 cents’ worth of change and a few bills in her hand and then tell her you just happen to have a load of pennies you want to get rid of. 5. Wait until all the groceries are rung up. and then sun digging in your purse for your checkbook and pen. When you can't find the pea. ask if anyone in the line can lend you theirs. People love to do these small favors, it makes them feel useful. 6. Wait till the busiest hours of the day and telephone the meat dcaprtment and ask if they have pickled herring. It will give the butcher an opportunity to walk the length of the store and back. He'll love it! Everyone needs exercise. 7. When you are shocked senseless by the high prices of some of the items, complain 1 loud and clear to the checker. After all. you ‘ can't get to the people who set the prices, but, the checker is right there, a perfect target — so let her have it with both hands — Veteran of Supermarket Tangles. Dear Vet: While your letter might be amusic many, I can see why checkout people ’ grow old before their lime. 1 manti at their saintly patience. Thanks for writing. [Lake Odessa NEWS Default having boon mads in the conditions of a real estate msrtgags made by CHARLES M. MAR riN and ROSE A. MARTS*. hustomd and srtto Mor­ tgagor*. and the Oty of Kolamaxoo. Mcrtgagss. dated February 24. 1989 and recorded March 10. I9B9 In Uber 479. Page 544 of the Barry County Register of Deeds, and upon which there is now ctatated te bo due too sum of thirty one thou SAND SIX HUNDRED and 57/100 (931.400.57) DOLLARS, and no suit or proceedings at low having boon instituted to recover tho said dob* or any part thereof* Nona IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of th* power of solo contained in tho Mortgage. and the statute in such cose made and provided. on THURS­ DAY. OCTOBER 6. 1994 at 2 00 p.m. toe undersign­ ed will salt at the Barry County Courthouse, East Door, in the Oty of Hasting*. County of Barry. Part of Arts Alive *94 Deadly warning Dear Ann I andrri: Please tell motorists that when they hear an ambulance siren they should have the decency (and good sense) to pull over and let it by. I've seen drivers block an ambulance and refuse to give an inch. One of those stubborn drivers ended up dead Martgnga Foracteova Seto MORTGAGE SALE — Detouh hot been mode in the condition* of a mortgage mode by MITCHELL O HUVfR o tingle mon and BRENDA S CLEMENT o single woman to Exchange Financial Corpurat ion, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 22. 1986 and recorded an March 23. 1986. In Iter 463. on nnga 889. BARRY COUNTY Record*. Michigan, and assigned by mesne assignment to COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION by on assignment dated February 1, 1992. and recorded on February 24. 1992. in liber 535. on page 506. BARRY COUNTY Record* Michigan, on which mor tgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof th* sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUN DRED SIXTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 26 CENTS (838.564 38). mciudug interest at 10.000% per annum. Under the power of sale contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage c - voreciosea < ■ .—. -i vsf X- a — sate —«- or _4 me ,* - - .------ ■ win do morvgagoo Doted August IB. 1994 COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION Includes: • Roast Pork Sandwich * BBQ Sauce • Chips • Pickle and • Beverage sign suddenly appeared in a place where no stop sigr. had ever appeared before. 1 was unable to slop in time to avoid the accident." "The telephone pole was approaching fasi. I was attempting to swerve oui of its path when it struck my front end.” "To avoid hitting the bumper of the car in front. I struck the pedestrian." "My car was legally parked as it backed in­ to the other vehicle." "An invisible car came out of nowhere, struck my vehicle and vanished. " "When I saw I could not avoid a collision. I stepped on the gas and crashed into the other car.” "The pedestrian had no idea which direc­ tion to go, so I ran him over." I saw the slow-moving, sad faced old gentleman as he bounced off the hood of my car." "I saw the slow-moving. sad-faced old gentleman as he bounced off the hood of my car.” "Coming home, I drove into the wrong house and collided with a tree I don't have." "The indirect cause of this accident was a little guy in a small car with a big mouth." LEGAL NOTICE promise*, or some pari of them, at public vendue, at the Barry Cousty Courthouse in Hostings. Michigan at 11-00 c.m. o’etoefc. an September 29. 1994. Said promises ore situated In CITY OF HASTMGS. BARRY County. Michigan, and ore desertosd as: That part of lot* 614. 615 and 616 of the City. rrormorry x. village, . Ml, — or ■nasi ■ -«mg*, accorumg — . . . 4c — -ro - -* mo_ r*corded plot thereof lymg on the South side of Highway The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from the dote of such solo, unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 19400. 4003341a. In which PIG MAST FUNDRAISER No respect for Iowa Ann Landers No 9s-2l454-K F.Krto of RO5ELLEN E Sit GEL detected Soool Security No. 773 16-4021 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in to* estate may bo barred or at ♦ected by the following The decedent. whoso lot! known address was 11 Ironside Drive Hosting* Michigan. 49056 died August 4 1994 An instrument dated August 12. 1993 Sos been admitted as the will of the bidder for the purpose of satisfying th* amount duo and unpaid upon said Mortgage, together with too legal toe* and charges of the sale, including at­ torney's too* altowod by tow. toe premises in said Mortgags which land to situated in tho Township of Barry. County of Barry. State of Mkhigcn. and fur­ ther deecribod a* follows A parcel of land situated in the East 1/2 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 32. Town 1 North. Range 9 West, more particularly described a* follow*. Commencing at th* center post of Section 32. thence South along too North and South 1 /4 lino of said sectton. 911 toot lor th* place of boginning, monce wesTeoy poranei wim irw casv ano wesi 1/4 line of said sectton. 1?20 feet more or loss to tho West line of tho East 1/4 of tho Southwest 1/4 of said section, thence Southerly along the West Rne of toe East 1/2 of toe Southwest 1/4 of said sedton. 336.5 too* to a pein* 75 reds South of toe East and West 1/4 lino of sate section, thence Easterly parallel with and 75 rads South ol the East and West 1/4 line of said sectton 1320 foot more or less to the North and South I /4 line of said section, thence North along toe North and South 1 /4 line 336.5 toot to the place of beginning. (Commonly known os 15716 Noonan Rood, mexory vm iwi s. mtemganj The period of redemption is on* year from the dote of sol*. Date: August 12. 1994 DRAFTS) BY: OTY OF KALAMAZOO Robert H Cinabro (P23409) City Attorney Randall S. Schou (P33O43) Assistant City Attorney 234 W Cedar Kotomam Mi 49007 (9/IS) Next week. Tueaday, Aug 30. school begins for all Lakewood studrnts Are there any screaming Eagles in Barry County? Yet another World War U military group is gathering in reunion Sept. 23 and 24 at Kelly Ina at Kalamazoo. The Saturday din­ ner will be at the Kalamazoo's Air Zoo. Call (517) 482-7230 for information. This is the 101st Airborne Division. Michigan chapter. The Ionia Free Fair Youth meat animal sale has publicized its thanks to its many buyers. Some of the local buyers at the Ionia Fair were Caledonia Elevator of Clarksville. Daniel's Bulldozing. Felpausch Foods. Jerry’s Tire and Amo. Carl and Mary Klahn. Lake Odessa Co-op. Lake Odessa Livestock Anctioa. Lake Odessa Meat Packing. Stockyard Cafe, Union Bank, Woodland Ag Services. Bill Wilson was one of lhe auc­ tioneers. Phil Shetterly was one of the nngmen Bern Shetterly was one of the clerks. In a drawing. Lake Odessa Co­ operative Association won a weekend trip to Toronto, as did Thornapple Valley John Deere. The Brodbeck Pond near Woodbury was the setting for a picnic Thursday afternoon last week, when Bill and Margaret Brodbeck were hosts for the swimmers at the Ionia High School pool after their noontime swim. Twenty-nine were present to enjoy the potluck food and freshly cooked sweet com from the Brodbeck field The guests live at Electric Park north of Portland. Long Lake near Orleans, rural Muir. Ionia, Lake Odessa and the Lloyd Brecheisens from Woodland. By last Saturday the renovation project of the interior of Union Bank had spread from a curtained area in the office wing to the sidewalk with a large dumpster on the curb­ side and wide open doors for workers to dump whatever was being tom from its moorings in­ side. The rear of the building had been ex­ panded some weeks ago to the edge of the alley. The Rev. Emmett Kadwell Jr. spent the weekend at an Emmaus Walk as part of the staff. Sharon Rohrbacher attended a walk at the Corinth Reformed Church Ruth Byisma. a summer resident on Jordan Lake, was guest flautist at Central United Methodist Church Sunday. William Walker, pharmacy, was the lay speaker in the absence of the pastor. On Aug. 28. United Methodist 1 Women s Sunday will be observed. Phans are ripening with the early varieties ‘ ready for picking. Tomatoes are plentiful and j the zucchini season has arrived. Members of the Sinclair family from Bowne Township attended the funeral last week Tuesday for W. Rex Karcher. whose se­ cond wife had been Itol Sinclair D-hlstra Trufant is having its Pine Son; p Festival over the Labor Day Weekend. M-91 north of Greenville is the route to find their Saturday parade, frog-jumping contest, three-on-three basketball tournament Sunday and softball most of the time. Saturday one can eat Danish aebelskivers. The next dinner to benefit Lakewood Chris­ tian School will be on Friday. Sept. 2, at the Congregational Church on Fourth Avenue. Each of the magazines published by the Reiman Company in Wisconsin has a "Can You Help'' column. A recent issue had a query from a Maryland reader who wanted a recipe for "Orange Kiss Me Cake." A Lake Odessa resident sent a newspaper dipping published soon after this cake won the Pillsbury Bake-Off contest. The Maryland lady replied on a colorful postcard showing the stale flower, the Black-Eyed Susan, and the Maryland flag. She states that she had 1.200 responses from all over the U.S. but the Lake Odessa dipping was the oldest. The newest house on Usborne Rond a bit north of Jordan Rond is now nearly enclosed with shearing and roofboards in place. An aerial photo of the sections fronting on the North Branch Thornapple River taken now would show a drastic contrast with any former photo with new bousing on both sides of the river, along Usborne and along Barber roads. The 76th Ger-Gariinger Reunion will be held Sunday. Aug. 28. at the First Congrega­ tional Church with potluck dinner at 1:30 p.m. The abundant mosquito popuhion in 1994 made necessary a change in location from most previous years. On Saturday, the Hope adoption group held its picnic, but weather affected the location from the village park across the street to the Congregational Church dining room. Yet another military unit is having its 50th anniversary reunion. This time it is the 113th AAA Gun battalion Association from World War 0. They will meet Sept 16-17 in Grand R>pd> Toe Lansing contact for details is at (517) 645-7566. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Weedall-Comp united in marriage Jodi Lym W cedaJI and Larry Lee Comp Jr were united in marriage Fnday. May 6. 1994 among a beautiful setting of large pines at the home of the brides grandparents Ike and Maa me McKibbin with Chaplin Terry Achesor performing the ceremony Jodi is the daughter of Spark and Doll Weedall of Hastings Larry u the son of Larry and Bunnie Comp Sr. of Hastings Maid of honor *-» Jennifer (J J.) Penn mgton fnend of the bnde Bridesmaid was Taint Olson. fnend of the bnde Best man w as brides brother Sparky Weedall and Enc Phillips was gnuwnsman friend of the frs *n The couples I h year old son. Lan lee Comp II! (Scooter) walked down the aisle with his father in hrs own little tux attire Feather Weedall. cousin of lhe bnde. earned the bndes tram Tom Hom was flower girl Bndes younger brothers. Mike and David, at­ tended the guest book During the ceremony Shen Cosgrove, fnend of the family, sang I Swear." while Larry and Jodi presented their mothers, grandmothers and one great grandmother with long stemmed yellow sweetheart roses Reception was held aftcrw ards at the Expo Center with music provided by Sound Ex­ press. who did a great job Ike McKibbin. grandfather of bnde cap-' tured the special day on video Limo service was by Lakeshore Limosine After a weekend in Southern Michigan the couple reside in Carlton Township The couple would like to extend an enor­ mous thank you to all family and fnends that helped and shared the very memorable day with them Richardsons mark 25th anniversary Paul and former Deanna Richardson were married Aug 23. 19(0 at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings Paul and Dee live on a farm al 5311 Boyne Rd and own md operate a dairy farm. Dee has been a teacher's aide for several years at Central They have two children. Greg and Anne and ■ granddaughter Brooke, daughter of Greg and Elizabeth Endsley Anne is a sophomre at Aquinas College in Grand *«pM* They were honored at a family reunion held al Dutton Park Speas-Foltz exchange vows Beth Ann Speas and Steven Ralph Foltz were untied tn marriage Saturday. May 21. 1994 at lhe Sunfield United Brethren Church Parents of the couple are Res George and Nadine Speas of Woodland, and Donald and Bonnie Foltz of Sunfield Matrons of honor were Karen Rogers and Jan Hulett. sisters of the bride Bridesmaids were Darcy Klein, cousin of the bnde. Michelle Campeau and Tina Sau rs. fnends of the bnde and groom. Casie Rogers, niece of the bride Flowergirl was Melissa Hulett, niece of (be bride. . Best own was Donald Foltz, father of the groom Groomsmen were Gary ai«i Doug Foltz, brothers of the groom. Steve Louthan. brother-in-law of the groom. Neil and Craig cousins of the groom The bnde was given in marriage by her father Officiating at the ceremony was the bride's father and her grandfather. Rev. Joseph Speas At the piano was Geneva Speas. step grand­ mother of lhe bnde. Vocalists were George Speas. father of the bride. Jeff Speas. brother of lhe bride. Mike and Angela Manteller, friends of he bride and groom. The reception was held at the Sunfield United Methodist Church following the ceremony Masters and mistresses of ceremony were Denny and Carla Smith, aunt and uncle of the groom, and Larry and Eileen Lepard. aunt and uncle of the bride Teresa Price, friend of the bride and groom was at lhe guest book. Nephews of the bride. Ryan and Michael Hulett were program atten­ dants Nieces of the bride, Cork Rogers and Sharayah Hulett were flower girts after the ceremony. Cutting and serving lhe bnde s cake were Renee Speas. sister-in-law of the bnde and Tanya Minnis, niece of the bride. After a one week honeymoon in North Carolina, the couple are at home al 260 Park Street. Sunfield Woodland NEWS Ekanorc. the Turquoise Lady, will sing twice at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. Aug. 28. Two songs are scheduled for the morning service al 9:30 a.m. and for a concert that evening, beginning at 7 p.m. The public is invited to both performances A col­ lection will be taken at the evening concert to help with Eieanore's expenses This gospel singer from Ari/iwu arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs Ed Leak of Lake Odessa Aug. 24. During the month she is spending in Michigan. Eleanor is scheduled to sing in eight churches, a Christian school, two parks, a Christian campground, four nursing homes, the Ionia prison and several clubs before she departs on Sept 26 She has appeared on Arizona, Texas. California and New Jersey television and radio and in personal appearances in several states She has sung at fairs, revivals and crusades She has three gospel albums to her credit and is involved in child evangelism in Arizona. She is a charter member of the "Old Time Gospel Musk Association " The Labor Day weekend Woodland Homecoming annual celebration will be Sept 3.4 and 5. There will be homemade ice cream at the Woodland United Methodist Church ice cream social Friday evening, as well as slop­ py joe sandw iches and homemade pies The Woodland Eagles will hold a fish fry al their building the same evening Both events will be public The main event, the weekend softball tour­ nament. which usually draws teams from as far away as Detroit, will begin in the park at 6 p.m. At 8:30. The Music Masters will furnish music for a teen dance in the park. An adul; dance will be held at the Eagles, with music by Dave Ritter. On Saturday, crafters will begin selling at 10 a.m. There are still spaces available. Con­ tact Betty Curtis for details. The parade wil) organize at noon at the junior high school at 12 and judging will begin at 12:30. The parade will be at 1 p.m.. with the Lykins Brothers, who recently retired after running a welding shop in Woodland for more than 40 yean, as grand marshals Dave Nkthamer is the contact person for parade en­ tries. Prizes will be awarded in several categories. After the parade, there will be a grand mar­ shal reception in the park paviion. which will include cake and punch for everyone. Kids* games and contests with prizes will be held in the park after the parade, too. Anyone willing to help with this activity may contact Lois Musbach (Mrs. Douglas). Tricia Duits or Betty Curtis. New playground equipment has been installed, too. There will be a horseshoe tournament in the morning The Thunderbird Club, sponsored by the Woodland Eagles, is holding a "Walk for Fun" Saturday aftemnoq. A free face painting booth will be provided for the children during the afternoon. Any organization that wants to set a booth is welcome. The game booths have been in the park in previous years will not be there this year unless some organizations see this as an opportunity to make a little money and When you need to say ^Welcome*, to a new neighbor, or "Congratulations* to a fandy member, give the gift of LOCAL NEWS with a suosertpoon to The Hastings BANNER Call 945-9554 , by Catherine --------------------- - ------ . „--------------------------------------------------- Seering-Henion plan to wed Oct. 8 Ward-Goodenough engagement told Dakota Ronald Henion is proud to an­ nounce the engagement of his parents Carolyn Lynn Seenng lo James Donald Henion An Oct. 8. 1994 wedding has been planned in Hastings Mr and Mrs. Michael Ward are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter. Amy Lynn, to Michael Ray Goodenough, son of Mr. and Mrs Richard Goodenough, all of Hastings Amy is employed by Floor Style Products m Hastings, and Michael is employed by Hull Lift Truck in Jenison. A September wedding ts planned. , , , ■ Dean Cunningham tells Audra Jordan and Marion Klein about the old stage curtain from tlie Grange Hall. enhance puuik relations If anybody is in­ terested yet in setriig up such a fund-raiser, call Betty Curtis A food stand i« still availabk. too. If your group wants to sell fued during the ball tour­ nament or any pan of d«e weekend, contact the Village Council Kzthy Stowell is putrir g together a program for afternoon and evening entertainment. She is still open for suggestk>.o The famous Woodland Lions Club barbecue chicken dinner will begin al 4:30 p.m. and chicken, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, watermelon and drinks will be served until 7-30. or until 1. 100 tickets run out Only the exact number of tickets for the chicken halves ordered have been printed, and they are being sold by Woodland Lions. When they are sold, there will be no more. The rickets are also availabk al the Woodland Township library. At the end of the dinner, lhe Lions will have a drawing for a prize donated by Union Bank and the Woodland firemen will raffle a bM Sunday morning the Eagles will hold a breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon A community church service will be held in the park at 9 a.m. Eleanore will sing and tne Rev. Ben Herring will conduct the service and Sunday evening lhe Woodland Gospel Quartet and the Victory Singers from Leslie will give a concert in Woodland United Methodist Church al 7 p.m. On Monday. I^bor Day. the Eagles will again hokl a breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon and the softball championship will continue until there is a winner. Food will be sold in the park all weekend by the Woodland Athletic Association. The Woodland Township Board voted at a special meeting last Monday to pul the millage proposal that was defeated by 10 votes in the August prirr try back on the November ballot. This propos d is for .2914 mills for the care of fire depart nent. cemetery and township buildings aid equipment. The board members feel they did not do an adequate job of ex­ plaining what this was and the need for it to the township voters in the earlier election. This h not an increase in the township tax but merely an extension of the former two mills for township that has been in effect for many years. Because of a change in the law, the propbsal had to be broken into two parts, and the tiny part left over was not understood and passed by the voters Last Tuesday evening. I went to Grand Ledge to have dinner with the six children of Evelyn and Edward Thompson and their spouses. The party was at the home of Jerry and Mary Thompson to celebrate Jerry's and Larry's birthdays Edward Thompson was from Coats Grove and Evelyn Lucas Thompson was the daughter of Lawrence and Grace Lucas of Woodland. Edward and Evelyn lived in Woodland when they were first married in the early 1930s. then he was postmaster ia Sun­ field for 30 years. They lived in Lake Odessa after retirement Both are now deceased Those al the birthday party were Jerry and Mary and their daughter. Lindsey. Vernon and Paula Thompson also of Grand Ledge. Shirley Thompson Neff of Charlotte. Jean Thompson Dukes of Lansing. Larry and Arm Thompson from Eaton Rapids. David and Sharon Thompson from Sunfield. Richard and Virginia Darby from Hastings. Nyla Waltz from Phoenix. Anz . and myself The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance twoday garage, bake and lunch sale was a suc­ cess. It was held at Cunninghams' Acre on Friday and Saturday They cleared more than $800 and sold many tickets for the quilt draw­ ing they will hold in September A big attraction and ctxtvervteitxi piece at tee rate wa, ■ Mage curtate Dean Cyaningham tirnagk, te aad hung te the ball Dean and Vteia believe ten curtate b about 72 year, old ■nd w.i one of three made tor the Lake Odeaaa am al the same time Vtoia laid a company tent a repreaenvauve lo tell advertuteg aad then made up curtain* tor the Opera Houae. Odd Fellow, and the Grange. The Orange curtate has been in the Cinangkimt' bara for 22 yean, and the other, are probably Iom forever Six of the buddings that held certain hmteraira then Mill houae the same type of bmteeaa today, including the mortuary aad -a g a _ _ ___ s me turaoer yarn McCartney Insurance has an ad on the cur­ tain, but it was then in a different localion. The ad for Wortley and Baine. Funeral Directors, which now is known as the Koops Mortuary. said they had home furnishings, radios. Vktroias, sewmg and washing machines. A "Spike-A-Thon" to benefit Cystic Fibroaii was held al Zion Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon. The Zxm Youth Group invited youth groups from other Lakewood Area churches to meet with them for a volleyball tournament on Saturday. but ram postponed the event un­ til Sunday. Became of the date change, only three groups were abk to come Sunday. They were from Lakewood unneo Mexnoaist enurcn. Central United Meteotert and Zion Lutheran. Hot dog,, drinks and cookies were served lo apecoaon sod players. After many games ia which the Lakewood Unwed Methodist team played five and won five, they were declared the winners aqd will have the new trophy until nest year's meet, as tee Zion group hope to make this an annual event The Lakewood Methodist team was made up at Too) Mullins. Arnie Forsyte. Sara. Abie sad Julie Dtegerson and Alan Myers The Zion Lutheran team was Travis Poasetm. Nikki and Katie Preasaell. Andrea Dahma. Ron Beard aad Don Griffin. Tom and Julie Poashen were co-chairs of tee tournament sad S275 was raised for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. John aad Cindy Waste look Tabitha and Michael John to Niagara Falls, then 10 the Amish Coutury arouad Lancateer. Pa., aad to other parts of teal Male where Cindy's aacesrors lived. They Mopped M Cedar Pomt oa tee way Inate aad arrived back oa Sunday afternooa after a two-werk vacation. Orio Smith's 49te birthday party was held M the MarKrnrir farm oa Vdte Road Sun­ day. There were 55 family members al the potluck picnic, birthday party aad end of turn ■ - cesmraDon. ■ ■ -«— mer Duniy the afternoon Mkha Steed organiz­ ed aoccer games for all the tittle boys at the birthday party for their great-grandfather They played out by the row! until they were all exhausted The family is somewhat short of girls m duu generation, but Alexandria MacKrazk Lynn broke the tong list of boys when she was bora last year. LEOAL NOTICt ■any County Drain Commlsslonor*s Office NOTICE OF HEARING Review of Apportionments Davises to mark 25th anniversary Duane and Sue Davis «.( Box 95-4725 W Hickory Road, will cehbraie their 25th wed ding anniversary on August 30. 1994 The couple have two children. Rebecca Davn and Paul Davis Duane and the former Sue Ann Mitchell were married on August 30. 19(0. at First Wevtev an Church in Bank* Creek Duane t* employed by Union Pump Co m lhe Fort Custer InJuMnaJ Park He is a member of Hickory Comers Wesleyan Church Sue is einpiovcd by First of America Bank in Delton, and ts also a member of Hickory Corners Wesley an Church Michael Hammond. Muskegon and Anne Callan. Freeport. Hector Manual Berdecia. Hastings and Tammv Rae Stamm. Hastings Gary Grant Gtltean. Nashville and Vicky Ann Koch. Vermontville Donald Dak Geiger Jr.. Plainwell and Susan Mane Dubois. Hastings. James Allen Ainsworth. Freeport and Betty Jo Vandenberg. Freepon Arthur Raymond Leonanl. Shelbyville and Knsanne Michelle Cravens. Shelbyville. Michael David Rn.gkka. Hastings and Tammy Sue Newton. Wayland Kenneth K Christopher. Nashville and Danielle Lee Johnson. Nashville Dean Micheal Berends. Shelbyville and Laura Jean Stauffer. Shelbyvilk Ronald Edwin Terry. Delton and Tamara Lynn Holtman. Delton Thomas Rav Eggleston. Hastings and Debra Yvonne Sekrecki. Hastings Michael Lee Sanford. Dowling and Darlene Kay McNeil. Dowling Terry William McKelvey. Hastings and Brenda Kay McKelvey. Hastings In the matter of the: STAIRS & PARROTT DRAIN EARLY I CURTIS DRAIN Woodland Township NASHVILLE DRAIN Castleton & Maple Grove Townships To Whom it May Concern: Be advised that a Review Hearing to determine apportionment for maintenance on the above-named drains will be held as follows: LOCATION: DATE: Barry County Drain Commissioner s Office 220 W. State Street ■ Courthouse Hastings, Ml 49058 September 8. 1994 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m TELEPHONE: (616) 948-4879 The current apportionment is being proposed for maintenance performed In 1994 Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to tho Barry County Probate Court tor the appointment of a board of review. Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for participation should contact the Drain Commissioner one week in advance. Dated this 15th day of August. 1994 Robert W. Shatter Barry County Drain Commissioner �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1994 — Page 9 by Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Ray IV. Erway Story (hrt2| Member* of the Class of 1906 were Carrie Andrus, Fem Babbitt, Gladeon Barnes, Carl Barnum, Fred Blds Iman, Clifford Fritz, Kirk Hills, James Ironeide, Evelyn Kopf, Chester Pryor, Don Trask, Eber Lambrte, Acella Loach, Grace Bradley, Nay Bump, Myrtle Edger, Ray Erway, Ernest Foreman, Florence Miller, Altha Nausel, Bessie Roger*. The Erway family moved into the Edger Sctooi District and Ray began attending Edgar Sctooi in the fail of 1997 He finished Ito eighth grade, ready to attend high school, and began viewing life through the eyes of an adak Hawrtea: “One morning as we were gathering for sctooi, we saw Benue Belson. about few yuan older than I. coming down the tag hill east of me scskxn nousc. leading an on none. Wkfc fecy were doing feeir morning chore*, the tone had come along from the crossroads Tied to ike holler or the bridle wee • Me tobacco ack in which there wee a aose. "Tte wife of William McCollum, who liv­ ed skua five miles lourtiwrot. had gone lo vita ter paroass who lived aboto five *rjke* ........ offer sefata. She ted become very ■_ ead there tfada't afe.'t to be any other way I* te her teabend know about ter condition, so feey ted eon die hone fee hnd driven over to mate Ike vita. home lo deliver lhe message "About all fee spending money we boys had in thoae days was from trapping animals for far and raising popcorn which we sold for 23 cents a bushel, still on the cob. So we naught muskrats any way that we could get them. There were few game laws at that time. Muskrats seemed io be in every pond, so they were cheap. 1 sold mane to a neighbor boy for five cents and he got ten cents each. He did the ‘wtoe collared job,* when 1 did the dirty part.*’ But this was m- first experience in finance. "One Wimer Charley (Whittemore) and his fitter cut off an 80-acre hardwood tract east of Kaikaaka. Dad went up there and skidded logs for two months I. an undersized lad of 12. was left lo keep dungs gomg oo die form We tad two ssasm af taraas. several cows, some tags, s flock of steep sad some ckfctens. He tad taken the larger team wife tan so Kaikaaka. There tad to be arffioeat wood heeded in each day. Tte woodshed was some distance from die houae and fee stove* That was one of the earliest chores I learned so do. getung the supply of wood in before dark, or tometimes after. "How well I recall the morning dial he left for the north It was my first good-bye. I waa ant feast when ha left because I had thought of some encase to avoid saying ‘good-bye. ‘ He left wife lhe sleighs in the wagon box When he got op lhe next mossing he tad so change to fee sisrgta for the real of fee trip. Ir probably look him about three days to get there. "Ha tad bmckerad a big bog. He look half at k wife hkn. Mtaa (Ray's sister) cooked for fee tenberiag gang “k wm erne quae a job for onec 'my age to gel up. have breakfeat, get the chores done and get io school on time. But mother wm us­ ed to am* dungs md did her pen. Eva wm tame over fee weekends from her leaching job. tar occupation far nearly ten yean "I doubt if Dad made a gnat profit during thorn two moafes. but any Ude bit of income Ernest J. Edgar was bom and brought up on a farm near Hastings. Ha la a graduate of Hasting* High School and th* Michigan State Nor­ mal College of Ypsilanti. Mr. Edger taught for one year In lhe rural schools, two year* a* assistant In the Hasting* High School, and for the past eight ha* been It* principal. Ctar* Janet Allison was bom In Saginaw County, Mich., of EnglishScotch ancestry. She Is a graduate of the Michigan State Normal College with the degree of B.Pd., and from the University of Michigan, receiving the degree of A.B. from the latter Institu­ tion. Mis* Allison taught for a time In the rural schools of Saginaw County. She has also held the following posi­ tions: Eighth Grade, Jackson; Latin and Mathematics, Cassopolis; Latin, Greek and German, Hastings. WILIam T. Wallace was bom on a farm near Jonesville, Mich., and I* of Scotch-Irish descent. A graduate of the Jonesville High School, he has since studied at Ann Arbor, Cornell and Ypsilanti. He taught lor two years In the rural schools of Hillsdale Coun­ ty, which was followed by seven years of service In Litchfield, Mich., four years In grade work and three years as principal For the last four years he has had charge of the science work in the Hastings High School. helped out. and m Eva lived u borne, she also helped out. I recall that fee bought the suit 1 wore when I graduated a few yean later. We did a lot of traveling, getting her lo and from school It wm a matter of co-operation in thoae days “Wire fences began to come into widespread me about this tune. About seven srtadt of tingle wire stretched beween posts. If k wm stretched tight enough, k kepi moat of the stock in. There were always some animals that could and would crawl through it. Along about dm time a machine wm pul on the market to make a woven fence out of straight win. Ii wove upright wires to the already stretched fence, which kept the livestock from crawling through MotheO brother, Henry Shively, wove one such fence for us. "Some of the barm and houae* which Dad (lota Erway) bulk were fee Williams house about 1191, our bars in 1895. the Burgdorf burn the tame year, the Rutland church in 1*96. the Parker Erway house about the same year aad John Belton's barn. The Henry Ship man house was built in 1898 about the same year as Frank Aspnall's house, just east of the Town Hall, on Section IS. on a farm that cor­ nered with ours “During the early winter of 1899. John Belson 's house burned while lhey were at revival meetings at the Rutland church That spring they were getting ready to build a new house, but instead bought the farm across the road from Frank Aspinall The Aspinalls moved to Lacey Thus. I lost a schoolmate who was lhe same age as I Bernie and his brother. Charley, three years younger than I. were my closest friends We lived the same direction from school and went to school and came home together. Paul Blake bought poultry dunng the fall and winter months. He dressed tlicm for the eastern markets. He always had a gang of folks working with him. His small place was between the Town Hall and our east line and quite near to our home “I was up there a lot. watching this opera tion. He also trapped turtles during the sum­ mer months. As he was then quite an old man. he hired someone younger to go with him and do the work be could not do. He made the tur­ tle traps during the winter and usually built a new boat each year, selling the one he had us­ ed the previous summer. He and Dad once built a boat for us. a 16-footer, which Dad could pick up and carry on his back. It was the beat wooden boat that 1 ever saw. "In the summer of 1902. Dad built a house for Lewis Edger, about 80 rods west of the Edger School. The road u now called Gun Lake road. He must have budi it by the job rather than by the day. Mr. Edgar had a big pile of white wooden boards put up for seasoning, which went into the building ”1 Ix’ned build this house. As a 12-yearoid. 1 liked to nail and climb. After that, I was always on other jobs, except the very last barn he built. 1 remember the tiring work I did throgh those summer months, sawing and planing this white wood, which was used for the comish and comer boards the window and door frames. We did some of this work up on the barn floor in the shade on hot days and out of the rain on stormy days. "About 1902 or 1903. Dad and Charley Whittemore lumbered off a tract of timber south of Hastings on lhe Sweezy farm. Pan of this farm was within the city limits. They had a shanty there. They took their meals out there, but they did not have a cook on this job. I didn't go on this job very often. I do remember that the ground was rough and hil­ ly. It was never cleared for plowing. "In 1902. at age 14,1 began high school. It was just a little over four miles to town. My sister Floy and a cousin Myrtle Edger and i drove each day. a buggy in season and a cutter when there was er^xigh snow. "Autos were becoming a mode of transpor­ tation, either under their own power or towed by a team of horses. When the automobiles first came out. they were the property of businessmen from Hastings who used them to get to their cottagges on Gun Lake and doctors often used them early on. It was a long time before they made the entire trip under their owa power. It was a common sight to see them being towed by a team. Our horses had never seen such things before, and as they were quite noisy, a horse meeting on© of them (313)689-1805 See TIME, continued page 10 ITION OPENING Barry County Treasurer’s Of­ fice, Account Clerk-1. Base salary $7.48 per hour. Basic ac­ counting required. Applica­ tions accepted until August 30th. Send to Sue Vandecar, Treasurer, 220 W. State St., Hastings, Ml 49058 LEGAL MORTGAGE SALE — Dotaoh hoe been mode in lhe condtttem of o mortgage mode by Dougto* S. Cook and Cmhy J. Cook heoteond and w*o te HoartwaH Mortgage Corporation a corportion organNed and ex itting under tho low* of the State of Michigan Mortgagee, doted October 19. 1989. and recorded on October 24. 1989 in Lfear 490. on pages 165. Barry County Records. Michigan, and ■sign so by eaid Mortgagee to Barclayt American Mortgage Corporation by an aeNgnmontfs) doted October X. 1989. and recorded on Nmmmber 8. 1989 in Uber 490. on page 823. Barry County ReconS. Michigan, on which mortgage there it datesed te bo duo at tho date hereof lhe turn of Rfty-Two Thoueand Ntno-Hundred Thirty-Six and 77/100 OeBert (832.936 77). including internet at 10.5% per annum. Under tho power of tale contained in eoid mor­ tgage and tho etotvte in such caeo mode and pro­ vided, notice it hereby given that said mortgage will bo for ectoeod by a eate of tho mortgaged premieet. or tome part of them, at public vendue, at tho Barry County Courthouse. Michigan, at etevon o'ctedi a.m. on September 22. 1994 Said prom it at are situated in tho Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: Lot 7. Bloch 17 of I.N. Rooter • Addition to tho Village of Middleville, according to tho recorded plot thereof as recorded in Uber 1 of Flats on Pogo 12. In Barry County. Michigan Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote of such sate, unless determined abandon­ ed In accordance with 19480. 600.3341a. in which com the redemption period shall bo X days from the date of such sate. on the road, tried to get as far from them as possible We were in continued fear of meeting one of them and having the horse take lhe bit in its teeth and go any where to get away from the car Luckily, we never had a wreck, but we came very close to some trees and fences. "We were the first country children to go to high school from our area We had no advanc­ ed information about what it was all about. We had not had lhe advantage of an older brother or sister who had been to high school Neither of my parents had very much school­ ing. They could not advise us Mother had hidden her grammar book rather than study it and Dad had never got through fractions. "1 shut my eyes when I enrolled and picked the Latin course, four yean of Latin, two of German, algebra, English and geometry. This was one of lhe hardest courses in the cur­ riculum. but 1 was nevery sorry Much of the English language is derived from Latin and this course game me a command of word meanings, which I would never have had without Latin. "The ninth-graders occupied the northwest room of the old high school, gone now. replaced by the Central grade school We had to climb three flights of stairs to get to it. The other three grades occupied the east half of the third story and the lower grades were below us on the other two floors. The toilets were in the baaenent. We marched to classes to the time of the piano, sometimes played by two of the upper class girts. We also went down the stairs to music. But sometime there was pushing and all sort'- of pranks took place. "Our class graduated 21. nine girls and 12 boys. 1 was the smallest boy in the class. 1 never participated in athletics. I was driver of our outfit and had my chorea, as Dad was working away from home so much of the time. There were always some rivk waiting when 1 got home from school. "Only one time did I attend anything at school. That time I was asked to collect tickets at the door of some meeting. "Ernest Edger was principal of the school all of my four years. He was the son of Jacob Edger and lived in the first house east of Edger School. Dad had built a house for Jacob Edger Sr. during the summer of 1902 Their house had burned during vacation period as we were not in school when it burned. I work­ ed with Dad on this house at 25 cents a day. I was nimble, and had acquired some skill work and gained experience working with him. "1 never knew what wages he gog on any of his jobs. Money didn't seem as important in those days. 1 never had a watch until I graduated in 1906. I never had a bicycle. Mother made my first suit of chxhes. "That winter. Sarah Edger. Jake's wife, died of cancer in Grand Rapids following an operation. She was a nice person. I remember thooe dinners she prepared for us while we were building their house. As Sarah had to go to Grand Rapids on the train, I always associated the whistle of that tram with her il­ lness and death. "I believe that during that winter we had 120 days of sleighing. The next winter we went io school one day in the cutter and I Put a Strong Bank to Work for You! A Full Service, Hometown Bank. That’s Us! (9/8) in tho matter of Elisabeth Carol Holl, Social Security No. 332-56-7511 TAKE NOTICE On September 29 1994 at l^X o.m.. in the probote courtroom 220 W. Court St.. Hostings. Michigan before Hon Richard H Show Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition for change of nome of Elizabeth Carol Holl to Carol Jone Holl. This change of name is not sought for fraudulent intent August 18 1994 Ehzabeth Carol Hail 319 I. State Rd Hastings Mich 49056 ♦48-9408 (8 25) DKPEND ON USI IQational IBank of (Hastings WEST STATE STREET HASVNGS. MICHIGAN M4-J4Z7 12SS0 CHIEF NOONDAY ROAD GUN LAKE. MICHIGAN 79t-44O4 MEMBER FDIC �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25. 1994 team, l he yoke lined over their shoulders and • staple shaped curve of wood poked through the yoke from below and was pinned so that it »ilked >11 the way home, tour mile,, because the horse could not pull all of us in the cutter, as there was not enough snow. Life during those yean was pretty much the eat breakfast, change clothes and get lo school before lhe last bell stopped ringing. We stabl­ ed the horse at a feed barn at 5 cents a day. We furnished our own hay and grain. Tuition *as 40 cents a week A tooth pulled com 50 cents and a filling cost $1, a peg tooth a cou­ ple of dollars. During the rummer of 1908. Dad built a helped al the increased wages of 30 cents per day. The Oakes family was rather out of the whom had ever married old leather bellows and pound iron. He made me a pair of pole climbers, which came in except the kitchen wm on the east side of the bedroom in each end. The kitchen and the din A wiser of Mm Oakes, who had lost her husband, raised a family of four boys and two of lime with the Oakes brothers and the the bottom of the center of the yoke from which a chain was hitched to whatever they were to pull. The drivers carried a long whip, with which lhey trained the animals to do their ”gid ap’’. “haw" and "gee." Haw meant "go left" and gee meant "go right." Oaen must have beer harder of hearing than horses. At least the men driving them could he heard all over the neighborhood. One could tell from the "gees" and “haws" of the driver whether he had been an ox team driver or not. down a hill with nothing to hold the wagon back. Mother often told of an ox team running away with her. "During the summer of 1904.1 helped Dad burned. It wm exactly like the one we built for the Oakes family except that it faced north in­ Mead of south. This wm built by lhe job and I have a copy of the written contract between Dad and Mr. Ferris. It is the only contract 1 ever knew between Dad and any of those he ever built for. The Fems family lived out of the area in which dad did most of his building, hence the contract It wm well known that Dad's word wm m good m a bond. Those who knew him felt that they did not need a contract The terms of the agreement specified that Ferris lhe cistern pump. This house cost Mr. Fems just $728. ready to occupy * ‘During my high school yean, he also built Railroad. I enjoyed seeing the C.K. and S. snaking into town from the south. “Oto Erway worked on this house. One before skating Hastings Mutual has company picnic Cory Armstrong tries his sldl on the ring toss at the Heatings Mutual Insurance Comp-ny picnic while others line up lo take a turn. Everyone seemed to win a prize Adults enjoyed bingo, other activities and watching tho kids ptay. roof boarding the front porch. He look hold of a narrow roof board above him co pull himself summer and autumn months co do some of the “He wm always hill of fun, such a dif- (To be continued) Learn to Prepare Income Taxes N the condition of a mortgage made by: Timothy S. The Good Witch* and the "Strawman* help dhtribute popcorn and drinks to tho tamOa* who attended the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company picnic. hereof *a awm ef SIXTY OHf THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED SfVtNTY TWO AND 7B/100 DOLLARS INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL ■ increase your tax knowledge ■ obtain a new skill ■ convenient times & locations For More Information Call 945-5345 Justin Raevas, in Stroder, accepts a sucker from "down" Cayri Hurless. Prizes, by Hastings Mutual on Friday. Southfield. Ml MO 7 5 in Honor of ERIC SMITH. D.O at Delton Medical Center Saturday, Aug. 27 • 11 a.m.-2 p.m FREE Blood Pressure Screening • Refreshments Please join us in welcoming Dr. Smith to our community Meny games let children ot Hastings Mutual employees try their skils. Characters from The Wizard of Oz" were there to help. The "Cowardly Lion" ran the Binko game, the Tin Man" dkf face painting Brandon Todd Stewart knows his name here, but isn't sure about the spelling He won second prize for his Blmko talent 10085 S. Wall Lake Rd., Delton • 623-5185 Starting Sept. 6 NEW HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. No appointment necessary from 4-7:30 p.m __________ GIRL, Laura Rose McKeown, bom at Blodgett Hospital. Grand Rapids on July 25 at 12:16 p.m. to Julie and Andrew McKeown. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., 14 ozs. and 19 Vi inches long. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 25, 1994 — Page 11 Maple Valley School Board ratifies teachers’ contract toy Teresa Frith Staff Writer Teachen and wppon *uff at Maple Valley •chooi* will receive a 2.25 percent pay raise thu year if rank and file members of their unions approve a proposed three-year contract The Maple Valley Board of Education this week voted io latify lhe teachen.’ pact, but won’t consider the support tiafl pact until its Sept 12 meeting The firn year of the teachers contract would give them a 2.25 percent raise for the 1994-95 academic year For the following two years, any salary increases would depend on increases in lhe school district’s foundation grant from the state Maple Valley now gets $4,200 per pupil and M spends about 45 percent of its budget on teachers' salaries and benefits Therefore, teachers collectively will get 45 percent of any increase in the foundation grant For example if Maple Valley were to get a foundation grant increase of $250 per student m the 1995-96 school year, that would n. crease district revenue by $420,000. Fortyfive percent of that figure would go to teachers pay increases, which would translate into raises of 3 percent However, if the school district docs not receive an increase in its foundation grant, teachers and support staff will not get raises ”1 have never seen a contract that I’ve been happier with." said Maple Valley School Board President Ron Tobias "It is fair lo everyone ” New Superintendent Alan McLean said. "This contract protects the district The teachers and support staff can’t receive a larger share of the budget than they did before, and if we don’t get an increase in the foundation grant, they get nothing .” Rank and file members of the local teachers' union are expected to vote on the proposed contract th > week The support staffs proposed contract was not made available for lhe board to consider, but it will be voted on at lhe board’s next regularly scheduled meeting. Support staff salaries make up about 10 per cent of the school district’s budget, so eriployces collectively will get 10 percent of •uiy total increase in the state foundation grant Part of the teachers contract also includes the addition of a 12th step increase on the longevity salary scale. Teacher* who previously had reached their 12th year could only receive a negotiated pay increase With the 12th step, the* will get a one-tune increase of $100 a year ’ This was done to allow a raise for stall members who couldn't get a step increase last year, when teachers and support staff worked without a new contract Most employees received just step increases Other additions to the teachers' contract in­ cluded a 5 percent increase for professional development activities such as in-service and paying mentor teachers $500 more per year for supervising recent graduates, new to the district. This was necessary because of a new stale law that says newly-graduated teacher* must be supervised by experienced ones for three years The district s budget will increase by only $500 this y ear since there is only one teacher who fits that category. Teacher* and support staff worked through the 1993-94 school year under terms of the contract from the previous year. This new three-year pact docs not include last year Teacher* two years ago in the fall received a 6 percent increase and support stall was given 5 percent after a IO-day strike. It was the first *tnkc in the 31-year history of the Maple Valley school district. New troopers join the ranks at Hastings State Police post Two new troopera hire been added lo lhe Michigan Suae Pobce’i Hawings post. Joatua D Courier at Lapeer and Michele M Vance of Milford started working al the poet last week. Both troopers were assigned to the Haatiugl paar after graduating Aug 12 from the latest Michigan Slate Holier recruit school Siaty-nlne new troopers graduated during the special ceremony al die Lansing Oarer in Lansing Coulter Is a graduate of Ferris Stale University, where he earned a degree in criminal Justice Before that, he graduated from Lapeer East High School. Sports are Courier's main hobby, and be espreiaBy likes to play softball He moved to Hastings about a week ago. and raid Ik hker the city ro fat. The poet is busier than I expected .. But 1 like IL Its got a good location,- be said. Vance obtained her bachelor's degree In forensic science from Michigan State LWreraity and she ’> a HrraitJ pmmedic She baa almost moved to Hastings, but is 'It's a lot different than Southfield.- she Vance decided to become a police officer because at her Interest in forensics sod Michigan Slate Police because of the Courier end Vince are two of a group of troopers being assigned to the Hastings post to tnoesre ks capsMBties The first of the new arrivals. Michael Harris, started work al lhe post in July He transferred tn from the Stale Police freeway post m Detroit The addition of these three troopers raises the aaMrr of officers at trie Hastings post to 12. which is the highest number ever resigned io the post. Girls avoid injury in canoe accident Two young Grand Rapids girls escaped injury Wednesday, Aug. 17. In a canoeing mishap on the Thornapple River. Barry County Sheriff's deputies report. Rebecca A. Clarke. II. and Andrea Stirdirant. 12. were paddling a 17-fool-tong canoe rented from Whispering Walers Campground and Canoe Livery when the canoe capsued a about 3:43 p.m. in Rutland Township out the River Bend Golf Course Deputies said the girts could not paddle past a log jam in a bend in the river. The cancc got caught in me togs and lipped over. The girls then climbed .-as onto the tog jam where they warted un.il help drived. Adults who were accompanying the girls also capsued while trying lo help the girts. They swam to me opposite bank of the river and went for help Deputies and members of the Barry County Sheriff Department s Water Rescue IM went to the Thornapple to search for the girls, and troepen from the State Police post in H^alngs assisted Manne deputies oo a boat found lhe girts unhurt oo the log jam after a 10-minuie search. They picked the guts up and turned them over to troopers a me golf course. They were later returned io their families Medical terminology classes start Sept. 20 Prnnock Hospital will offer a IO-week basic medkuI terminology das* from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday* from Sept 20 through Nov. 22 in the Phys Kians’ Center conference room. Sherri Voshell. a registered nurse and an experienced medical terminology instructor, will teach the course The Jas* will i.itroducc a system of medical word analysis designed to emphasize skills needed by support personnel, but who don’t require an i nt r Kate knowledge of anatomy. It will focus on the on-the-job application of ter­ minology. meaning, pronounciation and spelling. The primary goal of the course, according to Pennock officials, is to leach interpretation of medical terms through use of prefixes, suf­ fixes and stem-root words used daily at work in a logical manner. The ccxirse also can help non med Kai pro­ fessional specialists who interact with the medical field, people such as paralegals and insurance associates. Pn- registration for the serie* of classes is required. Call Pennock Hospital's Education Department at 944-3125. NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner Cott to... Subscribe nio jtMOUW; Michele M. Vance Joshua D. Coulter High School in Soot hfiekl Crash injures four teens Four area teenagers were hurt Wednesday. Aug. 17. in this two-car crash at the intersection of Green Street and Cook Road. Hastings City Police report Officers said Gary L Frost, 18. of 7020 Division Street. Delton, was driving east on Green at 3:40 p.m. when a southbound car driven by Joshua D. Hill. 16, of 2020 Tanner Lake Road. Hastings, turned onto Green Street in front of Frost and was hit. Hilt; his passenger Stacey L. Houghtalin, 17. of 3580 Roush Road, Hastings; Frost and his passenger Scon H. Cosgrove, 16. of 1977 Lacey Road, Dowling, were all hurt. They were taken to Pennock Hospital where they ware treated and released Hil was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way, officers said More troopers from upcoming recruit schools could be sent lo the post, and an additional desk sergeant position al the post has been approved by lhe department. That will mean the Hastings post will have two supervising sergeant for lhe firn time in its history. The department goal ia to have 15 road troepen st the poal by the end of 1995, troopera said. The Stale Police approved the increase in troopers at lhe post because of lhe work load lhe current troopers are facing. The number of complaints lhe post receives has increased steeply with the crest on of Central Dispatch The post has handled 400 lo MX) more complaints so far mis year than a tins time last year ^Countryside Drywall FREE ESTIMATES 75B-3750 gratulations... DAD! Marissa Ann AUGUST 10. 1994 ;*f< 8 lbs. 3% ozs JW 21 Inches tong jjjBS John Cottrell Isn't Much of A Swinger These Days. John won't be working on his backhand thb Saturday. He'll be working down at the bank instead That’s because Hastings City Bank is open on Saturdays for your convenience. So instead of rushing around during the week to get your banking done, you can save it for the weekend when things aren’t so hectic, and when John • NOTICE • Saturday Banking Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 150 WEST COURT STREET. HASTINGS The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Aug. 24. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St . Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. fastings James R. Spindler, M.D. Coming September 12th Gun Lake Family Medicine Apply at...AllD OIL Performance Plus Quick Lube Pediatrics to Geriatrics, complete family care 430 W. STATE STREET - HASTINGS Dr. Spindler will begin seeing patients September 12,1994 James R. Spindler Family Practice FOR SALE BY OWNER — I 24111 \m .. ail jat t ut lo W t ii k - I oodlou ii X 1*11.11111.14 \. slit I In \ ilk I or mon iiitorinalioii or lo ■»< In tliile an appoinimiiH t all Well insulated 2 story home with aluminum siding. 4 bedrooms, single bath, fully carpeted main floor, partially finished basement, central air. gas heat, kitchen range included. 2 stall detached garage, close to high/middle schools Contact 945-3512. 9 to 5 or 945-5650 after 5 p m 672-9898 V �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1994 Saxon golfers win 8-team Invitational The Hasting! varsay golf team Maned ns season oa a positive nose Thursday by ukiag The Saxons recorded a ream tool of 315. four broke. heller then runner-up Gull Lake Cxlrrtn.n was third with a team score of 327. MiJdlevUle was fourth at 333. Maple Valley fifth at 333. Delton sisth al 347. Lakewood seventh at 347 and Battle Creek Pennfield waa eighth with a 361. Middleville and Dehon earned their places by winning on tie-breaking criteria, cotnpar mg scores of the fifth highest golfers on the team* that tied. Robert Wager paced Hastings with an 18-hole score of 73. which also was good for medalist of the day Matt Kirkendall followed with a 79. Jon Lawrence had an 81 and Jason Fuller an 82 K.C. Scott of Gull Lake was second in the individual competition with a 77. Third was Matt Knoll of Maple Valley with a 78. Kirkendall. Eric Blanding of Caledonia. Dan Drag of Gull Lake. Jon Glazier of Lakewood and Nick Waara of Maple Valley all checked in with "’9* and Scott Leatherman of Caledonia, Joe Dunicka of Gul! Lake. Ryan Vliek of Delton and Brad Williams of Midleville all had 80s Other scores for individuals from other area schools were: Caledonia — Mark VanderVelde 83. Ryan Stephen 85. Middleville — Josh Lxncr-rer 83. Mim Bender 64. Ryan Nauaieda 86 and Brun Enders 90 (tie breaker) Maple Valley — Robb Roam 88. Randy Cote 88 aad Brent Braden 92 (tie breaker) Dehon - Marv Cook 86. Man Salisbury 90. Tan Shaffer 91 and Ryan Mingennk 93 (lie breaker) Lakewood — I D Scoville 87. Brun Ferry U. Mart Darby 93 and Phil Welch 94 (tie breaker). Buntgrotr. Second row: Mandy Russel. Ann Jones, Jody Songer. Jennette Jennings. MM Krupp., Rachel Yorng. Amy Songer. CoSeen Woods and Coach Hastings Softball League Standings .5-12 .4-12 Miller 10. O. Headi. 7, B. 5-10 .1-14 14-3 12-5 nut hfr vu ■B4WBWL _____ ___ 1994 SAXON YEARBOOKS Summer softbal team goes undefeated 12-4 12-4 Bwmm*. 2; TNR 16. Ftextab 6; ft (Bad) 14. Brire'l 10; .10-7 4-13 AAA Abate. Due to a printing error by Josten’s Publishing the 1994 Saxon Yearbook will not be distrib­ uted at Summerfest. The books are being returned for reprinting and will be delivered to students still in school no later than Sept 30th. Another press release will be issued when the books arrive and at that time isted seniors or their parents may,pick rtheir books in the high school office. Summerfest Fun Run to see return of the T-shirt GETYOUR COPIES of The 1994 na win begin at 9:30 am Smu­ gly at the pmtag lot eret of the Hretregs Mtddte School Al piniriptatt are aakad lo gadur at fte piajgi naait area batween the naddte school aad Central Elementary Par odpaaaa w9 ran or walk • no. Milk coane are wil arcle the achooia red fiauti m the parkxag lot reel of the auddfe achooi. Wherlrtren red atrolen are welcome m the event, bat dre to aafety concern*. roller Nodes. bacydea and akmebosreb are not allowed The BAK Pool League will be having sign up* Sept 7 ■ the Swamp Fox craning at 7 p.m Betty McIntyre, media representative for the league. asad anyone on an earning team or anyov wanting to atari up a new team ia welcome tc the sign up meeting Junior high girl*’ physical* Sept. 1 Sports physicals for seventh* and eighth­ grade girts who want to take part in athletics during the coming academic will be at 3 pm Thursday. Sept I. at the Hastings Mid die School vocal mnuc room The physicals are good for the entire 1994-95 academic year Basketball tryouts for the girts will start Fhday. Sep 2 Hastings Banner at any of these area locations.. In Hastings - In Hastings ~ Bosley Pharmacy Thornapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb's Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts United Gas Station (W. State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock RAJ’S Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies In Middleville Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service In Lake Odessa — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl's Market Gan Lake — Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Freeport — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale Genera! Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre . .5-10 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, August 25, 1994 — Page 13 First ‘topless7 night club closes after a short run by Jess Gallup SiaffWnlrr Barry County! fun loplou night club has come and gone, lending weight to Barry Township Supervise Bill Wooer s predic­ tion that it wouldn t Ian , The matter war brought to publx atten­ tion tn December 1992. when lhe Barry Township Board adopted an cnbnance saying waitresses or waiters had to wear clothing that can nor be seen through, lop or bottom The ordinance wat m response to township residents’ complaints, and a petition drive objecting to the emenainmeni in lhe Shaker Room, which was located in a pan of lhe Citltey lake Inn The reason given for the closing was strtcd in an Aug 8 letter lo lhe Barry-Eaton District Health Department from Martha Dowd. Dowd said she hat a lease agreement with an option to buy the Gilkey Lake Inn. and decided not to take up the option, said Environmental Health Director James burton Hous* ■I 238 S^JMferwxi St. one* owned by A. Burton, founder of the Hastings Barmer, is one of too homes included in the omnonart Manto ttotoa Historic District, .hich wil be the etOJecf of ■ puMc heering\rt7pm wSnesdJT Sept .7 Thehouae, bu*in 1856, toGreek Revtaislyio. Wednesday. ’Due to some recent legislation passing in Lansing concerning my kind of business and the ongoing problem of lhe oil tanks, we have decided lo give the building back to the owners," Schnackenberg said lhe letter read. According to documents Tiled with lhe health department, the property is owned by Stalls Miller Schnackenberg said lhe health department nreviously had indicated that lhe three oil tanks on lhe premises are located 7$ lo 100 feet away from the waler supply, when tanks of that type should be SOO feet away, he saia Ehl er the well or the tanks will have lo be nvived to provide the required separation, he Aided However, the 800 feet pertains only to the existing tanks. Schnackenberg said "They could install newer, better protected tanks closer." he said Neither Dowd or Miller could be reached for comment, but Wooer confirmed that the Shaker Room closed about two weeks ago. Holl. Council Cbombof. Hosting*. Michigan, on 1. Protonl ot roll coll woro mamboes. Beowoe. Long-time Hastings waitress to retire tho S4.000 budgeted in lhe 93/94 budget for repoir Carried After 31 years es a waitress on East Court Street in Hastings. Marjorie Sines is retiring next Wednesday She has worked for Bob Edwards at Bob s Grifl and Restaurant for the past dozen years and the previous years for Rena Babcock when the restaurant was caned Court Street Gril Current owner Edwards praised Marjorie tor her many yean of loyal, professional service. "I'm going lo truss her very much. It's not going to bo the same. ‘She's boon a valuable employee and a wonderful person.* he said. People are invited to come and have cake and coffee with Marjorie on Monday and Tuesday from 8 a.m to 2 pm Clerk Yeo* AN Absent None Carried BSSAG Deloitte t Touche. ...1 500.00 *4 .080.00 M.C. SmNk (DNB Grant) . 19, Covncilporsan White addressed boll. Moy, bloom. Abstained Ketchum. Carried. Browor. Hawkins. J nporso. Ketchum. White. City Hall. Yoe*: All. Absont wWh proper budge* adfustmorrt to f 101 -301 -9B0. »0 and landfill Photo contest winners told The theme "soft" was used in the t/16 B.C. Photography Chib June photo contest This photo, taken by Barb Brand was selected as the winner by club members, who vote on each photo using a point sys­ tem. The photo dub always wel­ comes new members or visitors to their meetings the last Tuesday of each month at the Elks hall in -Hastings Mental Health Board to meet The regular monthly board meeting of Barry Co»4y Community Mcnul Health Ser­ vice* will be hckl on Thurvia). Sept I. at 8 BJB. m the conference room The County of Barry will provide necessary rtavonabte auxiliary aids and services, such as Mgners for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of primed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabilities at the meeting upon IO days notice lo Barry County Communitv Mental Health Services, by contacting Jan McLean at M4M-MMI Carried service sent. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Treatment Plant. Question called and toiled. Ono bed. ». Director of Public Service Jeff Mansfield first ret A fiery fireworks deploy over Gun Lake on the Fourth oUdy won Kat Maher the honor of taking the best photo of the month as voted by members of the t/16 B.C Photography Club in Hastings. The theme each photographer used for the monthly contest was ‘Gun Lake.* The dub meets the last Tuesday ot each month at the Eks Hal si Hastings and welcomes visitors and new members C»/10) Cherry Valley Family Care 490 Edwards Street Middleville 629-6252 or 800-237-2379 Write us a... r»t OCM.-IWM Ml 4MS3 — Associates in Family Practice — LETTER! Th* Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the etfitor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general Merest Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER PO BcxB Hastrings. Ml 49058 Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Douglas Smendik. M D Hastings Church of the Nazarene James Weatherhead. M.D. 1716 N. Broadway • Hastings. Ml 49058 "OLD FASHIONED DAYS" Saturday, August 27 • 1:00-3:00 p.m. NOW ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS! For Appointment Call, 795-4434 Picnic • Games • Fellowship Sunday, August 28 • 5:00 p.m. I Old Fashioned Tent Meeting - PUBLIC WELCOME - I L____ . -■ i. ......................................................... .:■ .....•:....... ..... .*..1.......... i �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. August 25, 1994 Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call.. .The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 H unit'd I hdtlk CARD OF THANKS Jslis'a 1001 hu come and put, thanks to you tot memories Um «iu iml The Lundquiu Family /ttr K.lll 2 BEDROOM APARTMENT IN LAKE ODESSA. 30 miaaus from Lansing and Grand Rapids. 15 min. from Hastings 2350^^7*^333 fire niece mho aa ^8^2 I arm WANT JOHN DEERE 12ft. wheel disk. Call after 5 945-4706. /'« Zs GOLDEN RETRIEVER PUPPIES AKC and OF A regia Bred. 1350 for females, $300 fee / nr Sah \tth»rnoliit GUN LAKE, $2Si/w>tk, steeps 3. lake from. dock, boat no pets 792-2350 or 795-4333 1»*3 FORD TEMPO, fully loaded, great car, $1,100. teg-4105.___________________ GROUND FLOOR, ONE tekroou. clou so town, aeason atmosphere. Can MS-2331. 1 FAMILY GARAGE SALE: Thun. Aug 25th, 9a.-u Range Hood, ladis deoium jacket, escrcise bike, used very link, iron keuk. clothes, large and small. ■Ik. 4*75 Bedford Rd. \nliqut ' A ( ollei 1 tbit \ 1947 INDIAN CHIEF BASKET CASE 90« complete, excellent project $5,000 fim. 1940 Indian Ch»ei Military model. 90% complete, good sheet-metal. $5,000, firm 517-152-1908. ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday. Aug 28. Rain or dune. 300 exhibitor!, over half under cover. Shady picnic areas with fine food service*. Show located at the fairground* tight in Alle­ gan. Mich Free parting $3.00 adm. 7J0 aun. io 4:30 p.m. Wim t Ham CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4A0 for 1st 5 words; IU each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2 20 for 1st 5 words; 10* each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10* each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10* each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10* each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50* bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 day*. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING MB 44SA. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ CLT FREE! Lose 1070 lb* fa "^day* For $30.00 pto ship- pfag. 100% guaranteed Doctor trmmmwidpM Cali Monica 810-264-1447. 2 F 5MILY GARAGE SALT. Few hand tools. sofa. blade, plow aad drag for Sean tractor, ciccaciae eq.jpmrm, Ttora. Un Sat fine four corner! parsed Si. Mary'* L*e *4- “ No* Avt Taro eaaa oa Weal Lake Rd 1/4 mile. *-4, SAT. AVGUST 27th. Jack­ ets. fooaeare, childrens clothes, and tout told ataa. Ot N. Michigan. Hastings._________ ANTIQUE TABLE, CHAIRS, ROCKERS * DISHES, collectiUea, 2-Lazy Boy tocken. big-man recUnar, almoad wrought- ana table aad 4 chain * abac. Aug. 27. 2Sth » io 5. Will te mowing Ponxlam Dolls far ordera 2122 N Brotoway. AUG. 27th * 2Stk 3 families. 117 W.Aay in Hastings. Adak, children, aad mfam clottea. and trust: AU prices reasonable. AUNT ELLEN SAYS Campers, ndx happy shoppenunhappy campen-cven better." Buy more-pay less. AUNT ELLEN S ATTIC. M-43 Dehon. 623-4900.___________ FOUR FAMILY GARAGE SALE Friday August 26th 9-5, Saturday August 27th. 9-5. 11065 ¥ Wall Lake Road. Dehon._____________________ FRIDAY 94BAM 716 E. Main. Middleville._________________ GARACT SALE: THURS­ DAY. AUGUST IS from 9 xm lo 5 pjn. at 2904 Airport Rd, Hastings. Knick-Knacks; larger sue clothing, excellent conlitaoa; shoes, 10 m, very low pricev.^everytfung mast go! GARAGE SALE Thursday. Friday, and Saturday. 25,26.27. 9am ? 10751 S. Norria. Pranokate. GARAGE SALE 1662 E. SUte Rd Ha« sigs. August 25,26,27. 9-5. Claw foot bath tab, french doors, clothes, takes, and nurc items. 1 ante east of Tom's Market_____________________ MOVING SALE: IN RENO­ VATED CHURCH BUILD­ ING. Auput 26 A 27. 9a.m. to 6p m. 236 E. Colfax St YARD SALE 4131 Nord Chariton Part Rd. H Mtings. M-43 east to Charton Park Rd. south one mile, Thursday Saturday 9-? Tapper­ ware. childrens clothes (all sues), refrigerator/freezer. air conditxioer. snow btower and Home Interiors._____________ YARD SALE: FLAT BOTTOM BOAT, household goods. auto aad spo.ung goods Fri. A Sal **>5.4301 N. ChadBa Part Rd. Hastings Kct rt alion 14' HOBIE CAT TYPE CATAMARAN sailboat. Ready far the water. $150. Call Nick ■ 944-2250.___________ 1*74 22’ MOTORHOME good shape, generator, shower, new radial tees all around, brand new brake system Needs carpeting $3,000, OBO 517-452-1904. DUNE BUGGY FOR SALE: Appletree frame, IM cubic inch Corvau, turbo charged, water injected, turbo tranny. Very fast $3,000. 945 3354 or 945-5773 ask far TJ. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Lake Odessa, 30 minutes from Lansing aad Grad Rapids. 15 mm. from Hasliagt Uvingroom. fire place, country kKzh en. 4 bedrooms, family room, 2nd kitchen, work room, shop, patio, 2 1/2 stall garage, enclosed porch, large private yard far pool garden or play area. In-town oo one side. Md and woods back of house 792-2350 or 7*5-9333. FOR SALK: CONTOUR chair, both far two, sdjutabie tote massage, like new. Call 944-9176___________________ FOR SALE Nintendo tapes S10. Sneer Nintendo tapes $25. Cal *45-5443.______________ FOR SALK: QUADRUNNER, aew weight bench, swivel rock­ er, rosotilkr, sofa. small wood tabk with two charts, 945-529$ TABLE FOR SALE: Rod tad white enameled metal lop with IW adjustable leaves. Chrome kgs. $100 Call 374-4145 after 6:00pm.___________________ WKIDKR WORKOUT BENCH User robber leosioo bands instead of we«hts $40. Cal 374-4145 after 6:00pm. //»//• ll«iuhi/ BABY SITTER NEEDED Start September 12th. Full time far 2 mo old nd 2 yr oid. After school for I and 10 year old. Prefer our house, but may consider youn if tn town. Refer­ ence* required. 945-5747 CAREGIVERS, full or part time. OH 991-2345.________ CUSTOMER SERVICE, Mltime positions available, starting at $420Tweek, company training provided, no experience neces­ sary, benefits, profit sharing, call between ll^-Sp^ 9494456. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE position ■vailabte si our mam office in Hastings Performs new account and curTotner service functions. Disposition requires excellent mterperuonxl ski Ils and sale* ibthues as weU as prof cicncy in the aecretahai area. PC experi­ ence will be helpful. The part­ time schedule ia 3 day* a week and every other Saturday momfag, although ftexabdity and •chedulmg ia required. If you feel you are qualified for tins position aad have an interest, apply at the Pencoel office. Hastings City Bank. 150 West Court Street, Hastings. Mi. 49051. EO.E______________ DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diptoma or GED and drivers license. 945-9613. CAR DETAILING AND MECHANIC combination person CaB 9494111, Contact Art at Art Meade Auto Sates. GIRLS WANTED FROM MI AND IN, BETWEEN 7-19, to compete in this year's 7th Annu­ al 1994 Grand Rapids Pagemts Over $20,000.00 in prises and scholarships. Call today I-800-PAGEANT - ext 6171 (1400-724-3269). TRANSPORTATION ASSIS­ TANT Part -time position responsible for transportation of pre-school age children. High School diploma or G.E.D. required Must have up to-dau: physical with tuberculosis (TB) test when hired. Call 616-965-7766 for application Submit application* to; CAASCM, Ann: M. Salyers, P. O. Box 1026, Bank Creek, Mi 49016 no later than S-26-94. EOE. WANTED: 93* OLDS CUTLASS SUPREME, Brougham Front end >arts. 948-3717 leave mess^e WANTED: FEMALE Companion and caregiver for Partmsou'i patient, could be a couple hours a day to live in or fulhime. Cali 945-4505. WANTED: MED. SIZE ROUND oak wood burning stove, good condition. 1416-763-9697. Kt al I \talc ANTRIM COUNTY: TEN’ beautiful wooded acres near Schuss Mountain and Jordan River. Gravel road and electrici­ ty. $13,900, $500 down, $17544o . 11% land coctract Survey and Title Insurance. Also 10 acres with magnificent views, $22,900. Northern Land Comply. 1-800-969-3119. HANDYMAN SPECIAL 3 bedroom house on Fall Creek. $20,000. Can 948-9307. FOR SALE BY OWNER: Lake Odessa, 30 minutes from Lansing and Grand Rapuls, 15 min. from Hastings. Livin­ groom. fire place, country kitch en, 4 bedrooms, family room, 2nd kitchen, wert room, shop, patio, 2 1/2 stall garage, enclosed porch, large private y<d for pool, garden or play area. In-town on one side, field and woods back of house. 792-2350 or 795-9333. CARS, VANS, AND TRUCKS and misc. junk, call and I’D pick up for free. 945-3428. HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property*Debt consolidationTurned drwn? problem credit? We can he.pfFast, easy - Call 24 tours. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp 1436-966-2221 free consultation HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree aervice, stomp grinding, free estimates. FULLY INSL R ED A WORKMANS* COMP. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding Estimates. Joe Mix Pfaao Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-9888. SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, bams, etc. Randaon llrtorrij', 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean hoars, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave mesa^e. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brash chipping. Reasonable rales. Free esti­ mates. Injured Randson Hester ly, 945-2545._______________ TREE TRIMING AND REMO SAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your yard dean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. bi mortuin IN LOVING MEMORY OF OUR DAUGHTER AND SISTER JEANNINE M. BURGHDOFF, WHO PASSED AWAY ONE YEAR AGO AUGUST 24. Its been one year now that hardly seems so we miss you so much you can’t begin to know. We miss your laughter and your funny ways your wonderful smite and lhe things you’d say All the thmgi that we'd do and the fun we had their all just memjne* now that sometime* makes us sad. We think of you often and silently gneve could we have changed things so that you didn't have io leave? Trial set for man accused of sex offenses A Sept. 12 irlll wm Khcduled Thursday In Btery County Circuit Court for a 36-yearold Hartings man accused of Kauai nuscotklitct attd weapons charges. Robert L. WyaH had pleaded guilty in July lo Kime of lhe charges against him M part of a plea agreement with lhe Barry County Prosecult*'I Office. He later decided to withdraw his plea, however, and did so officially Thursday He now faces trial on all lhe charges against him. Wyatt is charged with four counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having oral and anal sex in 1990 and 1991 with a boy under 13 years old. First-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prison. He also faces a count of second-degree criminal sexual assault, punishable by up to five years in prison, and a charge of arranging child sexually abusive activity in 1990 or 1991. a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. Wyatt is charged with two counts of possessing a firearm white committing a felony, for allegedly having a shotgun with him while having sex with the boy and when the sexually abusive activity against the boy was occurring. The felony firearm charges are punishable by two years in prison, which are to be served before the sentences on other charges In addition, Wyatt faces a charge of assaulting lhe boy with lhe shotgun in 1991, but without lhe intent to murder him. Assault with a dangerous weapon carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also is charged with assaulting another person in 1990 or 1991. which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $103 fine, or both. Wyatt is charged with committing larceny Two killed in Gun Lake area crash An Ouego min and a Kalamazoo woman wen killed In a car craab early Sunday morning along Chief Noonday Road. Stale Bailee at the Wayland poat report. Michael V. Hooeyaett. 30. wm driving west on Chief Noonday, juat eaat ot Norria Road, at 1:55 a.m. when the car went off lhe aoutb aide of lhe road, troopea raid. They raid the car went through the bruah along the aide of lhe road and hit a large tree. Hooeyrett and one of hia paaKngera. Winifred L. Proctor. 26. were killed oo impact, police raid. Another paaaenger. Honeyaena daughter. Brittany J. Hooeyaen. 4. Buffered a broken leg and finger in the enuh, troopera raid. She wm taken to Pennock Hoapual, where toe wm treated aid released. The accident ia atill under investigation. Nashville man killed in crash Barry County SiierifTa deputies are still investigating a pickup Intck-Kmi-tnick crab near the Barry and Eaton County line Friday that killed a 33-year-Hd Nashville man. Michael J. Sprague wm driving behind a While Freightliner Kini-truck on M-66 al the railroad tracks near Woodbury when be crated bis Ford F25O ptckig: into the back of tte semi a about 6®4 am. deputies said. They said tte two trucks collided when driver of the aemt-truck slowed down for tte railroad tracks. Sprague, who wm not wearing a sea belt. wm taken lo Pennock Hospital, where te was pronounced dead. The driver ot tte semi wu not Injured, deputies said. Sprague wm ■ supervisor for the Nashville Construction CO., where te worked for 10 yeas He wm a 1980 graduate of Maple Valley High School, and enjoyed fishing, hunting and tte outdoors. He is survived by bis wife. Kristi; daughters Kristen and Heather, parents Joe and Barbara Sprague, all of Nashville: sisters Shelly Armour of Hastings and Julie Sprague and Party Myers of Nashville; and brothers John and Joe Sprague of Nashville Services were held Monday al tte Genther Funeral Honw-Mapte Valley Chapel. Bunal wm u the Homier Cemeterv in Nashville There's lots of sadness and many tears a* we face another year without you here. We knew you such a short time but m that time you brought such happiness to Jeannine and our family. We know not why you and Jeannine had to leave us but you are greatly mused. With loving thoughts, Pat and Charlie Burghdoff Larry, Deanne, and Travis VanPutten in a building in 1992, a charge punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with attempted larceny in a building, punishable by up to two years tn prison or a $1,000 fine In other recent court business: • An Oct. 3 trial was set for 37-year-old Middleville man accused of indecently exposing himself in May. A Sept. 22 final pre-trial was also scheduled for James J. Thick Thick is charged with indecent exposure, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $500 fine. The prosecutor has charged that Thick Is also a sexually delinquent person, however, and that means an indeterminate term can be set if he is convicted. Thick stood mute to the charge in July and a not guilty plea was entered on bis behalf. • A 26-ye ar-old Middleville woman accused of embezzling $160 in January was acquitted of the charge in a jury trial two weeks ago. Monica N. Eggers was charged with a count of larceny by conversion, punishable by up to five year* in prison or a $2,500 fine. She pleaded not guilty to the charge in April. • A 32-year-old Potterville man who admitted unlawfully using an automobile in January was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four yean of probation Taggart pleaded guilty in July to taking the vehicle without Intending to steal it. He plea was made as part of a pica agreement with the prosecutcks office In exchange, the prosecutor dismissed a charge that be is a habitual offender, fourth offense • A Sept. 26 trial was scheduled for a 20ycar-old Hastings mv. accused of breaking into a station wagon in May. A Sept. 15 final pre-trial wrs also set for Allen L Steele. Steele is charged with breaking into the car to steal property worth more than $5. Tte charge is punishable by up to five years in prison or a SI,000 fine. Steele stood mute to the charges tn July and a not guilty plea was entered on hit behalf. • A 24-year-old Hasting* man convicted of possessing stolen property was sentenced to tlx months in jail and three years «f probation. Kenneth Martin was convicted in a jury trial in July of receiving more than $100 worth of stolen items. After his conviction, he pleaded guilty lo a charge that be is a habitual offender, second offense. • A 54-year-old Richland man accused of carrying a concealed pistol io a van ia February was convicted of that and another charge in a jury trial last week Vai R Femengel also was convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm to the two-diy Inal. The concealed weapon charge is punishable by up to five year* in prison or a $2^00 fine. The felon firearm charge carries a maximum sentence of five year* io prison or a $5 XXX) fine, or both. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct 6. Alcohol involved in crash, police say HASTINGS TWP. — Michigan Stale Police at the Hastings poat said they believe alcohol may have been a factor in a pickup truck craab Friday oo Charlton Park Road that injure 1 a 40-year-old Hastings man . Romey A. Scbrell wu driving south on Charlton Park Road a half mile north of M-79 at 10 20 p.m. when te lost control of bls truck, ran off the side of the road and hit a tree, rtoojxra said. Troopers said they smelled alcohol oo Sebrell'a breath. A blood teal lo determine bls blood alcohol level is being done. Sebrell wu taken to Pennock Hospital, where te wu listed in stable condition Wednesday afternoon. He wu ticketed for drunken driving, driving left of the center line, not wearing a teat belt and not having proof of insurance, trooper, said. Drunken driving charged in crash CASTLETON TWP. — A 43-year-oid Nashville man has been charged with tkunken driving, second offense, after an accident on Devine Road Sunday. Aug. 14. troopers ■ tte Slate Police poet in Hastings raid. Robert E. Maurer, of 5761 Thornapple Lake Road, wu arraigned oo tte charge Wednesday in 56lh District Court. A pre-trial wu set for Sept 7. Maurer wu northbound oo Devine at 6:15 p.m. when be failed to stop at tte Thornapple Lake Road intersection, went off tte road and slammed down a steep embankment, troopers said. Maurer then reportedly left tte scene of tte accident to can a low truck. His blond alcohol level at lhe time of tte accident wu .21 percent, police said. A .10 percent is considered legally imoaicatol Matter wu ticketed for driving too fast and failing u report an accident, troopers said. Barbecue grills stolen from K of C RUTLAND TWP. — Eleven two-by-four-fool cooking grills were stolen Saturday from tte bartiecue pit behind the Knights of Columbus Hall ■ 1240 W. Stale Road. Barry Canny Sheriffs deputies report. The grills were taken between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.. deputies said. They bad teen in position along Ute ball's 30-foot long cement barbecue pit. Rearend collision injures three IRVING TWP. — Two Kentwood teenagers and a Wyoming woman were tart last Thursday in a rear-end collision between a car and a pickup truck at the intersection of , Wood School Road and Slate Road. Stale Police at the Hastings post report. Aaron J. Kclctam. 23. of 3098 W. Stare Road. Hastings, wu southbound on Wood School at about 10 p.m when he stopped at the State Road intersection, troopers said. The car behind him. driven by Deanna M. Bunt. 20. of Wyoming, hit Ketchum's truck u he wu pulling out into tte intersection, pushing tte truck off the road and into a field, police said. ___ Bum told police she could not see due to smoke coming from a small fire on Ketchum's truck, which he extinguished after the crash. Ketchum's passenger, Daniel Jarman. 14, of Kentwood. Bum and her passenger. Joann G. l»ra». 16. of Kentwood, all were taken to Pennock Hospital fa their injuries. They were mealed and released Bum wm ticketed fa not being able to stop In a clear distance, police said. Delton woman hurt in auto mishap Greatly missed, and deeply loved. Mom. Dad, Deanne, Larry, and Travis IN LOVING MEMORY OF GEORGE L. BROWNELL JR. WHO PASSED AWAY ONE YEAR AGO AUGUST 24 COURT NEWS: | HOPE TWP — A 44-vear-old Dehon woman wm injured when she drove Imo a ditch Wednesday. Aug. 17. on Guernsey Lake Road. Michigan State Police troopers al tte Hastings post report. The brochure. Swindlers are Calling, gives you 10 ways to avoid being a victim of telemarketing fraud. so you won’t be just a statistic. Call for a free copy! 800-621-3570; 800-572-9400 (in Illinois) Belinda S Maple, of 6736 Maplewood, wu driving east on Guernsey Lake near Miller Road al 2:15 p.m when she km control of her car. and went into the ditch, hitting some small trees and a guide wire to a pole, police said She WM taken to Pennock Hospital where she wu treated and released. She wu also ticketed for driving loo fast fa conditions, troopers said. Burglars hit Irving lumber yard IRVING TWP. — Burglars reportedly broke into a saw mill at the Buskirk Lumber Co. in Freeport Wednesday morning An official at the business, located at 319 E. Oak, said between $5,000 and $8,000 worth of tools were taken from the mill, including five chainsaws. He said the break-in occurred before 4 a.m. Wednesday, when an employee went io the business. Tools were found scattered around lhe building, and the official said he believe* the employee scared lhe burglars off. The Barry County Sheriffs Department reportedly u investigating lhe break-in. . � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-09-01.pdf 00b5670e111a9876d056b40909838d04 PDF Text Text Firiitss runic libras* 121 & CHURCH St ------------------------------------- msiiHGS.M' im Historic District ng is Sept. 7 BIE kicks off ‘94-95 school year See Page 2 See Page 3 1^^ 12/30/99 Hastings FuD' icUW*r' 121 S.Choreh St. Hastings Fall sports teams previewed See Pages 12-15 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 BANNER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 1. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 29 PRICE 25* Judge rules commissioners violated Open Meetings Act by IJalnr Gilbert Assistant Editor Four Barry County Commiuioners violated the Open Meeting* Act last year when several cloned door meeting* were held ■witbout proper notice." by the County Board * Criminal Jutice Committee, according to a consent judgment signed by writing Circuit Court Judge William Collette ot Ingham County. The suit waa tiled by Julie Mitchell. forma Barry County chief animal control officer. againat commissioners Ethel Boze. Mart Dorter and Robert Wenger, who served on the Criminal Justice Comminee in 1993. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore also ia named in the suit, but only aa a commissioner and not aa hoard chair. Mitchell waa fired by the County Criminal Juatice Comminee in March 1993 and ahe later was awarded $20,000 setllemenl from the county *We didn't intentionally vraiate anything.' said Bose, chairwoman of the Criminal Jusice comminee. The closed committee meeting* cited in the Judgment were held Feb. 2 and 19 and March 9 andAx lb. 1993. 'In part directly for the p-npose of questioning, criticizing and evaluating her/Mitchell)" while she was New staff welcomed at Hastings Schools A tradition at Hasting* Area Schools is to welcome al naw staff members at the Business/lnduslry/Education luncheon. This year newcomers posed for a photo after the luncheon. They are (first row, from left to right) Susan Inman. Jeanette Pickard. JoAnn Wielfaert, Cheryl Drew, Angela Ehredt. Mercia Hyde, Carrie Beneker, (second row) Mike Spahr, Todd WMard, Douglas Mann, Melinda Hare. Carolyn Netz, Steve Hoke and Marty Buehler Teachers, support staff reject tentative agreement j,j, JMO Gallup SttJWma Contract ncgoriatlrej pre stalled in the Hartings Area Scboifafter both uacben and support naff unices rejected a tentative agreement just before the Ban of the school yew goth unit* turned down the two-year tentative offer*, but union officials for boih See OPEN MEETINGS, cant. page I* say lheir members have no Intention to ■trike and will nay on the job while talk* coodnue. Neither union predict* a strike nor arbitration In the near future The Harting* Education Association lined down the tentative agreement by a 91 to 78 rote. The HEA has 188 member*. Donald Converse, president of the Hastings ndtminnal Support Association, did not re zeal the vote count on the rejection by the zipport personnel. which has a memberihip of between 120 and 130. Converse said no meeting* were scheduled with the Hastings Board of Education bargaining team, but "we've got a regular union negotiating team meeting Thursday.* He said he will also meet later with the chief negotiator. Carolyn Frederick, who is recuperating from surgery. "Oir goal is to get back to the table and try >o get a settlement." Converse said. The vote not Io strike wm passed by the icacncr* union uy an overwneunug margin, said President of the HEA Tom Reridge. "Our negotiating committee will meet Wednesday, to do some work and preparation.'Freridge said. He said be expects a meeting with the Board of Education will take place within a week. Freridge said his unit is a member of the South Central Unified Bargaining Association, and could have help from them in negotiating, "but we're not using them now.* Tm optimistic.* be said. There will be give and take here. I think it can be solved.* Gates, Mitchell trial scheduled for Oct. 18 An Oct. 18 trial has been scheduled In 56th District Cost for two former Barry County employees accused of embezzling dog pen fencing from the county's animal shelter. John Gale*, former director of the Barry County Animal Shelter, and Julie Mitchell, former chief animal control officer, are io be tried together. The trial Is set to start al 9 am. The two are accused of stealing three pieces of chain link dog pen 'encing from tbe wiimal shelter between March and April 1992. The fencing was recovered from Mitchell's home this January. Gases nd Mitchell both were arraigned July 18 in 56th District Court on one count of embezzling the fencing, worth less than $100. with the Intent to convert it io their own use. They are also charged with one count of possessing the fencing from March 1992 io Jauiary 1994. Gales and Mitchell pleaded not guilty to the charge* and were released on personal recognizance bonds. Both charge* are tnitdemeanors. punishable by up to 90 day* in jail or a $ 100 fine or both. Gues and Mitchell both have domed that the charge* are "pot-ically motivated.' They lay Mitchell volunteered to store the fencing, which had been donated to the animal shelter, at her home becauee no room could be found for It« the Staftar. Galea' attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer, said the warrants charging Gales and Mitchell were Issued soon after Gates announced publicly that be would be suing the county over ibe circumstances of his firing as county planning and zoning director in May. Gates bad aerved as the shelter's director for two years, without additional compensation, while he handled full-time county planning and zoning dudes. He was dismissed by the Comity Board based on two allegation* in a report prepared by the Grand Rapids law firm of Miller, Johnson. Snell and Cummiskey after they conducted an invesligaiion into activities al the shelter. The alleged theft was not one of the allegation*. Gate*' suit against the county, which was filed July 19. claims the County Board of Commissioner* and animal shelter employee Pamela Ronchetti slandered him by repeatedly making false remarks about him during the Investigation. The suit also accuses the County Board of violating the Open Meetings Act and Freedom of Information Act Farm implement dealer gets go-ahead from Circuit Court Firefighters probing late-night fire No one was reported injured in this Sunday evening house fire at the home of Timothy J Heykoop and family at 5590 Irving Drive, Hastings The fire was reported at about 8:30 p m It was discovered by people driving by the home, who then alerted the residents inside. Thomapple Townshp firefighters said The Thomapple Fire Department responded to the fire and was al the scene lor two-and-a-haN hours They were assisted by the firefighters from the Hastings department The fire was mainly in the root and attic area of the home, firefighters said. They said the cause of the blaze is stil under investigation and they are waiting tor estimates on the demage done to the home. The Heykoop family owns the home and had insurance frefighters said The family is reportedly sta staying a. the home by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Construction of a new farm implement dealership at the comer of Welcome Road and M-43 c» go fortvard. now that Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster has lifted a restraining order stopping commercial development of the area Sinister lifted die order in a hearing last Thursday after finding that the Planning Communon and the Barry County Board of Commissioners acted appropriately when they had the 10-acre future site of the dealership rezoned from agricultural and residential land to commercial property. 1 find that it is appropriate.' Shuster said. 'I find it meets all the statutory requirements and It is a reasonable exercise of their discretion.' The county warned Io rezone the land to allow Thomapple Valley Equipment, a Join Deere dealership, io move from Us current location on Bedford Road to the Welcome Roal site. The Timmerman brothers, who See DEALER, continued on page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1. 1994 Implement dealer own the dealership, wan: to move to the new sue io expand their business The owners were granted the rezoning change July 21 by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. The County Planning Commission approved the zoning change the week before. Nancy and Eldcn Shellenbargcr. of 2999 N. Broadway, and Ronald W. Hinkle, of 3380 N Broadway, filed a lawsuit last month in Barry Coutuy Circuit Court, asking the court to invalidate and reverse the rezoning recommendation, claiming the action was invalid. The judge issued the restraining order Aug. 3 after residents filed suit. Thornapple Valley Equipment is owned by the Timmerman's Fillmore Equipment corporation and is listed in the lawsuit as Timco. The suit alleged that Timco. which submitted the rezoning request, did not own the parcel of land to be rezoned and had no legal standing to request the rezoning The News Briefs continued from page 1 Planning Commission therefore should have rejected the rezoning request, the suit maintained. The suit also said that Timco requested tm April 21 a rezoning to C-l (light commercial) rather than the C-3 (heavy commercial) designation the dealership would need. On May 24 Timco requested C­ 3 status from the Hanning Commission and had four or more changes in the information, the residents said Approving the C-3 c lange was improper under the County Zoning Ordinance, the suit charged. The residents also claimed the matter was never put on the Planning Commission's May 24 agenda as required, and that a proper public hearing was never held. Shuster said that though mistakes were made in the dealerships initial application for rezoning. the mistakes were corrected He said the law is ret up io allow groups trying to work under regulations to get their proposals through without having to start the Felpausch offers ‘Nutri-Guide’ The Felpausch Food Centers again are offering their "Nutri-Guide** booklet to help shoppers make healthy choices for food. The booklet. available at the stores for 50 cents each, lists die total fat. calories. Solid waste panel to meet The Barry County Solid Waste Over­ sight Committee will meet at 1:30 p m. Thursday. Sept 8. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department in Hastings than 2.000 brand name food products that meet the U.S. Food and Drug Ad­ ministration's criteria for health claims. The stores also will mark the • healthier choice" foods with flame orange shelf tags redeem the coupon in the Felpausch weekly advertising flyer Shoppen. with Priority and Golden booklets free Harting Sept 19 by presen­ Yard waste laws conference slated check out. Area township officials, elected of­ ficials waste haulers and farmers can Michigan State University's Kellogg Biological Station near Hickory Corners. Waste Management: Impacts on PuNk Acts 264 and 267. which deal brush. The laws will affect communities Speakers will be from MSU and the Antique machinery group election set process over when they make mistakes If there is an error or there is something that needs correction, do the correction, but don't kick them out and say start over from scratch.” Shuster said. "That would raise the costs to be totally prohibitive." To determine if the rezoning represents a reasonable exercise of the board's and planning commission’s discretion granted by the law. Shuster went and looked at the area to see if the proposal is out of character with the current use of the land, he said The dealership agreed to install screening and a greenbelt to shelter the surrounding area from the building, he said. These steps would not make the dealership a detraction to the surrounding area, be said. The judge said that the issue of who owned that land at the time of the rezoning request by Titnco is not of great concern to him. Often times, initial requests for rezoning arc done by the one who has agreed to buy the land, be said. "I find the proceedings themselves did meet our constitution." he said "1 think they (the board and planning commission) went through it properly." Marty Amon, the business manager for Timmerman's Fillmore Equipment corporation, said the owners were pleased by the judge s ruling. "We're pretty happy about it." he said. The owners said they were concerned about the suit, but they also felt the company had taken Use proper steps in making the zoning request. The Timmermans are happy not only for themselves, but also for the county officials who participated in the rezoning proceedings. Amon said He said the owners are also happy they can re-start lheir dialogue with the Welcome Corners residents. The company had been meeting with residents to hear their concerns about the project, but that process stopped while the suit was pending, he said. Excavation of the new site probably will begin this week. Amon said. He said the business is on a tight schedule. Because of the seasonality of their business, (hey need to get the new dealership completed by January to be ready for the 1995 season. Nancy Shellenbargcr said she did not agree with Shuster s ruling. "I just don't think it was right." she said. Her son. Eldra Sbellenbarger said he also *1 kind of figured tim'd be the way he'd thly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 3. The meeting will be held al the Barry fairgound on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings. Officers who will be elected will in­ clude president, vice president, treasurer and secretary For more information, call President Johnnie Bishop II at 623-6588. He said be did not think Shuster properly addressed the issue of ownership of the land Hinkle could <f4W reacted for conunent. Timco had a pdthase agreement for the land, but that it Mt the tame at being the owner. Shellenbargcr said He said one has to be the owner ot the progeny to apply for retoning, and a deed or land contract is needed for ownership Shellenbargcr said be now plans io lake the residents' suit to the Court at Appeals. For registration information, contact the local Cooperative Extension office Showcase features variety of talent Ducks Unlimited banquet is Sept. 8 Hayden Csmith lef and Dedo and Sue Marsh will be featured ■ the neu Musicians Showcase al 6:30 tonight al Artsy's Restaurant in Hastings Carruth, of Adnan, will make Im r Wani * Al Signs was proud of his involvement in the Hastings Kiwanis Club. He is pictured in this file photo receiving the "Kiwanis of the Year" plaque in 1993 Elton “Al” Signs remembered as caring, ‘tender hearted’ J Ad Graphics News Service "We've lost a good man." said the Rev. Sidney Short. His good friend. Ellon "Al" Signs. 73. of Hastings, died Sunday, and Rev. Short planned to travel from his home in Auburn. Ind., to say the eulogy. "He was a committed, honest man who was very tender hearted." Short said. During the late 1970s and early 1980s. Short recalled, he and Al. along with Robert McArthur. James Morr and Harold Jones, took many special trips just before Christmas. "Toward Christmas we had people who would bring Christmas things, wrap, toys and good clothing into the round room in the First Uniled Methodist Church, and they piled the things; up until it became a mountain,-' Short said The volunteers would take one day to pack the Christmas things into two pickup trucks, and the men would strike out for the Red Bird Mission in Frakes. Ky Short remembered they would drive for a day, spend the night before resuming the trip and arrive the next day. They would repeal the route driving back, so the trip took three days. "He was an unusual man," Short said. "Tb» re was no time that I said to Al. there's a fat oily in need,* or a child needs help* thaf he C idn't say, let's do iL* " And. there was no need io follow up on anything that Al Signs said he would do. If he said it would be taken care of, you could put it out of your mind. He would bend over backward to make sure no one was served badly, by his business or even his church. In many ways, he was the most caring man I've ever met." Short said. Brian Van Aman, who purchased a business from Signs, credited him for a lot of worthwhile advice. "He would listen to me when I got frustrated, and would give me good advice." Van Aman said. "He was always thinking of others, and never had a bad word for anyone." he added. "Al was one of the kindest men; he went out of his way for me when he didn't have to," VanAman said." He always wished the best for everyone. He was just a tremendous person." Signs also will be missed by the many civic, church and community organizations for which be wortied. He was president of the Hastings Kiwanis in 1973-74 and a member for 28 years. He was named "Kiwwian of the Yere" in 1993. A member of the United Methodist Church for 40 years, be also was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge No. 628, and (he Hastings Masonic Lodge No. 52. A former Shriner, be was a member of the Hastings Elks Lodge No. 1965 for 15 years. A successful businessman for 23 years, be was a director of the Michigan Tire Dealers Association and a director of the National He served on Hastings Savings and Loan Board of Directors for the maximum of nine Public hearing on historic district planned for Sept. 7 A public hearing on the Hastings Historic Ridge Historic District will be held School lecture hall 6 p.m. Thursday, Middle Villa in ihe Middleville who has a love for the outdoors is invited Besides cocktails and dinner, there will be a silent and live auction, raffle Dedo Phillips a.xi Jeff Schilthroat of Middleville play acoustic guitars and Marsh of Hastings is a ventiloquist. She and her partner. • Fuzzy." have been featured on WCUZ radio and will lee was fanned two years ago. one of the fir* The purpose of the Maple Ridge Historic niBi io live ■ Hastings The Maple Ridge Histone Tickets are $35. of which $20 is tax deductible, which includes the cost of the meal, a year's membership in Ducks Unlimited and a subscription to the Tickets for "Greenwings.” Lha-rmar. Rand) Teegardm at 945-2651. Martha Anderson al 948-2127. Barney Hutchins at 948-9120. Jack Walker 945 9070. Jan McKeough 945-9779. King's Music Centger of Al A Pete's Sport Shop in Hastings Hastings S & L Concert series ends at Gun Lake Greg Hewm and the Chronicles will perform m concert u 1:Ml p.m. Saturday at Che Gun Lake Community Church. The program will be the final in a free sumsner concert senes offered by the church stumenul musicians Hewitt, the lead singer, has directed the Genesis Singers. Heaven Connection. Sonrise Singers and the Greater Grand Rapids Community Chorus. Woodland plans Homecoming events Woodland will have its annual Labor Day weekend Homecoming celebration lau as submitted to federal regulators for the qcarter ended March 31. 1994. This is the 24th consecutive quarter that Bauer has awarded Hastings Savings To earn the five-star rating, the thrift \ tangible capital ratio or foul risk level required by federal regulators voundK invested and profitable at March 31 Bauer continues to advertise the fivestar award in The Wall Street Journjl That ad reaches over 2 million Journal readers Included in the festivities will be a Woodland United Methodist homemade ice cream social. Eagles fish fry. softball tournament, and teen and adult dances Fnday night, arts and crafts, a parade. Lions Club chicken barbecue and soft­ ball tourney Saturday; and a community religious se.'ice. gospel concert and conch*** -n of the softball tourney Sunday Grand marshals for th: parade will be Charles and Sherman Lykins A recep­ tion for them will be held in the Herald E. Classic Memorial Park pavilion after the parade, which will begin at noon Saturday Study Committee that the creation of this historic district will: 1. Protect the heritage of Hastings by preserving the neighborhoods that reflect the cultural, social, economic, political. and ar­ chitectural history of Hastings. 4. Stabilize and improve property values in the district 5 Strengthen the local economy. "We kept our mission statement paramount The McOmber House at 328 W. Court St. is one of the homes within the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District Built in 1903 for Mr. and Mrs. John McOmber, it was home to Pauline Schultz McOmber, holder of many patents and owner of two women's undergarment factories in 1896 and again in 1910. She sold the latter business with 60 employees, the Charles Osborn Feather Boning Corset Co., in 1919. and it later became part of the Kalamazoo Corset Co. prepared a preliminary report, an ordinance and standards that are the ground work for the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District. All of these documents are preliminary efforts. Additional public opinion is needed to insure community." A few facts about the histone district are: 1. The district is only concerned with the extenor of the building 2. The district is largely concerned with the streetview of the structure. 3. The district will collect and distribute in­ formation on historic preservation and pro­ vide technical assistance to property owners. A copy of the ordinance, standards and a map of the boundaries is available at the City Hall or the Hastings Public Library The City Council also will have an oppor­ tunity io make adjustments to any of these documents The Planning Commission will meet and discuss the boundaries or Tuesday. Sept. 6. at 7:30 p.m. at the City Council Chambers. The public is welcome to all of these meetings The Lombard House, 302 W. Green St., is a Queen Anne-style home that used to be a carriage house. It was built for wholesale lumber dealer John T. Lombard In 1895. Lombard, active in the Republican Party, was president of the Hastings National Bank 1895-1911 and president of the local school board several times. Mrs Lombard was president of the Hastings Women's Club and active in the Methodist Church. The house of one of many Includ­ ed in the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 3 BIE speaker praises Hastings for cooperation, interdependence by Jm GaU.p Sutf Writer Hastings has a good attitude for education because o( the "oneness" of the community, said Jeff Messner, guest speaker at the annual Business/lndustry/Education luncheon Monday. The gathering of educators and business and industry people is traditionally held to “kick ofT the school year in Hastings and to celebrate the partnership the school has with area businesses and industry. Messner, who is a partner in the insurance firm of Scott. Docrschlcr. Messner and Gauntlet! in Kalamazoo and is the director of the Kalamazoo Chamber of Commerce, said Hastings was unique because it is big enough, yet also isolated. and is surrounded by \ good economic environment with La.ising, Grand Rapids. Battle Creek and Kalamazoo close by "You can get your arms around a problem and get everyone involved to work on solutions." be su'd. "You’re fiethcr along that path than most," he said .T ihe Hastings area residents, "you realize that you must be interdependent and interactive for the benefit of the community " Messner encouraged the people representing the community to "involve yourself with the students." Students are young adults; that's what they arc and that's the way they sec themselves, he said impress the students that they are in school to improve themselves, and. "right then, set the tone for community (involvement)," be added. Messner said he believe* that high schoo. students who are physically big enough to do anything they want should spend the four years of high school improving themselves. He said it's also his opinion that adults interacting with students treat them in. "a far too adolescent manner. “And. remember." he advised, "some of these kids are smarter than we are. Develop them; use them as a resource. Trust them, give them responsibility; it's one of the more rewarding things you can do." He urged teachers to learn more about business. Business is just people, be said, not an entity. Understand and teach that profit is not a four-letter word Without profits, all of the community loses, he warned. “Failed businesses never did any thing good for a community." he said. On the other band. ' business that makes a profit puts that money back into the community in many ways, including paying taxes that go back into the schools So teachers should try io understand f e economic* of buxine** to teach it* value nc tana He said be realized ’bat it was hard to keep up with the rapid changes in business, and recognized that teachers have a very difficult job. Aa for businesses and its pan in education. Messner said, they could get all the business resources in the community together, but that wouldn't solve education problems because that takes all of the community's effort. He asked business to be as profitable as possible, and encouraged intermixing with the schools. Help out. volunteer to chair or work on an event; sponsor an event, especially on items included in the budget, Messner urged. Messner explained a th rec-year-old program in Kalamazoo that already is attracting national attention. Each year. 100 fourth-grade children are identified to be "al nsk" in the Kalamazoo schools, and are given a mentor. The mentor and student meet once a week to visit, usually at lunch The mentor also interacts with parents of their "student" and the student later gets job shadowing and a job through a c i.>perate education programs in the schools. At the end of the high school career, the student is given a grant based on his or her progress. All but one parent in his experience is "wildly enthusiastic" with the program, Messner said. "That involvement makes a difference in family and the community, along with changes in attendance and grades," be said. Be idealistic, he recommended, and help each undent in the Hastings Area School System be as good as they can be. Fred Jacobs, president of the Barry County Futuring Committee, also spoke at the luncheon. He said the success or failure of a person is closely linked with desire and personal goals. "We need to impress our young people how important planning is to their future, the goals, the dreams and to support them in their drcams every step of the way," Jacobs said. "People who believe they can achieve are possessed by a desire to make something happen, whether it's a factory worker dedicated to a job well done, a carpenter building a beautiful home for a family, a nurse caring for a sick patient, a farmer growing the food we eat every day or a teacher offering the knowledge students will need to obtain lheir goals." he continued. "Success is as success does — not who you are. or who you know or being at the ngbi place at the right time. We all have possibilities at different levels and with different expectation* for our own future. Let's just make sure all our students have a chance to be the best they can be." Jacobs concluded. Those who attended the luncheon were entertained by the Hastings High School band and cheerleaders. The welcome was given by Dixie Stadel-Manshum. executive director of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the invocation by Father Chuck Fischer of the Hastings Area Ministerial Association. Introductions were made by Hastings Area Schools System ■Superintendent Carl Schoessel. The Hastings civic dub that has the most members attend the B/l/E luncheon gets to hold the traveling trophy tor one year The Rotary Club has the reputation of not sharing the trophy. President Dave Storm* graciously pointed out that the Rotarians regularly meet on Mondays, making it easier tor their members to attend Executive Director of the Hasting* Area Chamber of Commerce, Dixie StadelManshum presents Storms with the plaque Entertainment for the B/l/E luncheon was provided by the Hastings High School band, and the cheerleaders AAA director returns to job early after leave Dr. Joseph Ham. executive director of the Area Agency on Aging Region III. i* back on the job a little early and the president of the AAA Board ha* resigned Ham was placed on a 90-day leave last May after two employees* charges of sexual harassment from two year* ago were referred to the state and after two other AAA employee* filed grievance* in separate mat­ ters. He was asked to come hack early because the interim diream resigned. Jeff Messner speaks to the gathering of representatives besiness, industry and education at the annual luncheon held al Hastings High School Messner is a partner in the firm of Scott. Doerschler. Messner and Gauntl rit in Kalamazoo. Simpson Industries employees set vote to unionize ‘’W8CT’ Becoming unionized ha* been on the minds of many employee* for the past year at the Middleville Simpson Industrie* plant. Now those thought* may become a reality with • plant-wide vote set for Thursday, Sept 29, to join the United Paperwvrken Interna­ tional Union, a division of the AFL-CIO and CLC “The big issue isn't wages,” explained a member of the organizing committee, “it’s fiumeas.” Comminee members said that the problems they face working at the plant have been escalating over some three years. That is why they have sought to unionize. The group has been courted by more than one union, including UPIU and a branch of the United Ekctncal. Radio and Machine Workers of America. “We choose this union because they also represent the Gladwin (Mich.) plant that is an engine production plant like Middleville,” a committee member stud. A meeting was held Sunday, Aug. 7. with a union representative. Authorization cards to petition the National Labor Relations Board for a hearing were turned in two days later. Normally, the union would not petition the NLRB without at least 60 percent of the eligi­ ble workers turning in cards. Nearly 70 percent of the hourly plant workers did sign and turn in the authorization cards. According to the organizers, a few more cards have been turned in since that date. This Simpson plant has been in existence for over 20 years. The majority of the workers had not been interested before in becoming unionized and even rejected approaches made by union representatives. But workers sa > the* nou feel that joining a union has become necesary and is "our only answer." They cite some of the problems as unfair labor practices, including discrimination against women as far as advancement, favoritism by the management, not being allowed to bid on open jobs, working in 'W'Ute S<4>erintendent of Hastings schools Cart Schoessel. makes a point while taking Io guest speaker Jef! Messner at the 12th annual EWE luncheon potentially hazardous situations, reduction of benefits, and lower wages than several other Simpson plants. Hourly workers at the Middleville plant now average $12.79 per hour with no incentives. Oq anizers explained that the cost of living mere se (COLA) allowance was taken away from the workers two years ago when management combined the base wage and COLA and dumped the incentive. When this was done, profit sharing was ad­ ded and workers were to be eligible for a bonus. One spokesman called this a “bogus bonus” and said that “the management isn't ^Woriters also have no retirement through the plant. In comparison, two other Michigan plants that are engine products, one in Litchfield and the other in Gaidwin, have average wages of $14.79 and $15 phis incentives, respectively. Both have COLA and retirement insurance. Both are also unionized with Gladwin workers belonging to the United Paperworkers. Bob Hart, human resources manager for the engine products group, said. "Our Mid­ dleville employees have raised some legitimate issues with us. "We plan to do everything we can to ad­ dress those issues.” The spokesperson* for the workers did say that management had begun to post open jobs for bidding purposes recently. "This has obviously been a long stand,” said Hart. "But we don't believe that unioniz­ ing is in the best interest of either our employees or the company. ” But hourly workers will make the ultimate decision on the unionization when voting al the end of September. Each hourly employee has one vote. Unionization will become reality at the Simpson-Middleville plant if 50 percent plus one of those that vote are in favor of joining. Before that vote takes place. Hart said, "We are trying to provide all of the factual in­ formation to the employees and hope they would see that the union is not in their best interest. ,4 better. • • The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 The sexual harassment charge* were in­ vestigated in-house nearly two years ago and Ham was cleared of any wrongdoing. Meanwhile. David Scotsman, president of the AAA Region III Board since January 1993. resigned last month anc was replaced by Lee Stuart of Kalamazoo, who had been vice president of the board Scotsman has charged that Stuart and other board members have threatened him. The AAA Region III. which administers services to senior citizens in Barry . Branch. St. Joseph. Calhoun and Kalamazoo counties, has been embroiled in controversy for some time. Besides charges against Ham. the Coun­ ty Boards of Commissioners for Barry. Branch and St. Joseph counties have stated their lack of confidence in Ham. have refused to pay their AAA due* and were booted off the board. Senior citizen* in all three counties still receive services, however Barry County has gone as far as attempting to join another region, in the greater Grand Rapids area, but without success. Scotsman, who will remain on the AAA Board as a member, appeared with Dr. Ham at a First Friday forum in Hastings about a year ago to talk about the agency and its ser­ vices and to answer questions. However, since then the two have had some sort of fall­ ing out, and Scotsman most recently said he could not find a way to communicate with Ham. Hearings on accusation* against Ham of sexual harassment have been scheduled for Nov. 8, 9 and 10 in Kalamazoo. Broadway project nearing completion The Michigan Department of Transporta­ tion's North Broadway reconstruction project is nearing completion, with final paving scheduled for later this week. All remaining items of work are planned to be finished by Friday. Sept. 9. The contractor now is placing the top course of bituminous asphalt pavement on the center lanes of North Broadway After placement of the centerline striping, traffic will be shifted from the outstide lar.c* to the inside lanes in both the northbound and southbound direction* The contractor then will adjust the manholes and other drainage structures located in the outside lane* to their final position to allow for placement of the top course of bituminous pavement. Adjustment of the drainage structure* is scheduled to occur Wednesday and Thursday, and paving is scheduled for Fi iday. Work scheduled for the following week in­ cludes paving of the road approaches along both the east and west sides of North Broad­ way, final pavement marking in both lane*, and general cleanup throughout the project corridor. This work should be complete by the end of next week. The new phased traffic signal at the in­ tersection of Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue will be put into operation after the reconstruction project is complete. t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. 1-MC-LMME1 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 Thornapple Lake boating isn’t safe anymore 7b The Editor: I live on Thomapple Lake and very seldom is there a patrol on the lake on the days when we need them, especially during weekends The traffic is horrendous I have been com­ ing here since 1956. when my parents bought a cottage, and earlier when they rented one I was raised lo always drive on the right side of the lake, and to respect other boaters This no Political change may help county To The Editor: I read in the Banner that the citizens of Hastings and Barry County finally voted on too much prejudice at the county courthouse. There is not enough professionalism, nor use of common sense for that matter, being used ousted al the Aug 2 electron) have ran things Hopefully end r—verfully. with the newly Now if all of the attorneys in the Hastings area would just get together on behalf of "fair date judicial system. Barry County will be a better place to live and raise a family. T.A. Alexander Delton Where are police when ttiey’re needed? To The Editor: On Aug. 27 at around 2 am., three guys jumped my brother in his own yard and beat him up He has a concussion and kXs of branes The police were called, but it seems our trusted law enforcement was sidetracked and couldn't be bothered to check out the fight in wootuanu. If we are paying taxes for our law enforce­ ment. why aren't they ever around when you Sandi Smith Hastings FINANCIAL Isn't there a safe distance you should stay away from other boats.’ Many of the boats drive where they warn, come too close to other boats, and the jet skis have no respect for anyone on the lake They will go as close to boats as they can so they can get their thrills from the wakes I don't enjoy being in a boat with people driving the way they do We had a patrol on the lake from- 11 to 11:30 one night, when there was only one 7b The Editor: In response to Don Johnson's letter to the editor on Aug. 25: Mr. Johnson must think that since the recent Ha cut. we should never again be taxed for anything! Nice thought, but unrealistic! If our money doesn't go here, it will go there, it just depends on what you believe in. and what you Abortion is like removal off a tumor 7b The Editor: the time to understand investment ideas and obtain answers to their questions are more MFS Investor Services, a major money manager, recently published a list of ques­ tions anyone should be able to answer A. 1.000 to 2.000. 8. 2.001 to 4.000 C. More than 4.000. Answers: 1) A; 2) C; 3) B; 4) A; 5) A; 6) If you were unable to answer some of these basic investing questions, you might consider working with a professional. Suc­ cessful investing is a long-term undertaking and become familiar with you and your can be invaluable in helping you STOCKS income dividend or interest income. Stock Exchange. C. Only industrial stocks listed on the New York Stock Exchange? A. .01 percent B .10 percent. C. 1 percent. A. A systematic method of interring. slock market averages B. 17 percent. C. 28 percent. market securities. The following priesrs are close of business last Reported changes are from louswe*. 40 from the Tuesday,. the prev1 Im Close Change Company + 1’/. ATAT 55’/. !■’/. 41V. Ameritech 53’/. + 1*/. Anheuser-Busch 48*/. + 1’/. Chrysler +2 70*/. Clark Equipment 22*/. + */. CMS E nergy —'/. 46’/. Coca Cola 74’/. + 6’/. Dow Chemical + V. Exxon 59'1. + '/> 12"/. Family Dollar 30"/. + ’/. Ford 51*/, +3 General Motors + '/. Great Lakes Bancorp 22*/. 29 ♦1 Hastings Mfg. + 1*/. 691/. IBM 52 + 2*/. JCPenney 49'/. + '/. Johnson & Johnson —’/. 17 Kmart ♦ *fc 56*/. Kellogg Company ♦ 1’fc 28 McDonald's 47*/. +1 Sears — Southeast Mich. Gas 19'/. — •/. Spartan Motors 15'/. ♦ IV. 36’/. Uptohn Gold 5386.10 + 4.5 5.37 + .15 Silver Dow Jones 391730 + 141.47 Volume 296,000.000 on So nc put up iIk- handcults before they walked in the door I’m upset about that, but more upset that the lake isn't patrolled during the day on weekends when we really need it. I know there have been a lot of accidents in Barry County, but we need io get the real culprits Pat Burrows. Nashville Remarks about “animal heaven” were crude Perhaps a better band wagon for Mr Johnson to get on would be a "get your pets Test your investment acumen boat on the lake - my son and family. He got stopped He was driving very slow and enjoy­ ing the quiet nigh! and conversation I’ll admit he shouldn't have been on the lake, but he was going very easily, and behav ing himself. The police, or whomever stopped him. was alone My son helped him put his boat on the trailer When they got to the jail, he said. "Oops, you need to have these This letter is for those opposed to abortions To those who claim loudly that when a fetus is aborted, it's an act of murder, retd on: A fetus is a development of pregnancy. It's a tumor, developing within a woman's body for nine months until birth finally takes place. The tumor, at the moment of birth b. comes a living being. Until then it's a tumor without breath or life of its own. To live, to be alive, you have to inhale and exhale air. The doctor attending the birth. newborn. Birth is the beginning of life, breath and existence Life is breath. Life begins at moment of birth with breathing. Life ends at death, when breathing comes to an end. A fetus, therefore, should be considered a tumor like other tumors that develop in ocher pans of the body, and if needed, wanted, ask­ removed for the good of person wanting the fetus or tumor removed. I repeat, no church, no politician, nor peo­ ple whatever their personal beliefs, have the right io control, io dictate to meddle in the Justine McLean Hastings 7b The Editor: I have been here seven and a half months on building, which is a misdemeanor, and make it a felony. truth. To me. this system sounds corrupted. I am innocent and will prove it in court. Robert Wyatt sexual misconduct, possession of 6rearms white committing a felony, assault with a spayed and neutered" one! And, as for Mr. Johnson's crude statement about "animal heaven." I wonder if he believes we should send people to "People Heaven" if they don't have homes or if there are too many? As pet owners we should take res xxnibilrty for our pets because they cannot do so themselves. There may be other ways to raise money for a new shelter, rather than a tax increase, such as volunteers taking donations. Maybe local businesses and organizatons donating items to be raffled. Perhaps there could be special events to raise money for a new shelter. But one way or another, something must be done! And in response to Mr. Johnson's statement use a. (hank God for it. no miner the coa! Mr Johnson should be thankful too! Some day he may need to use i.! Susan I. Browne, president and Michelle D. Haywood, Co-chair Schools shouldn’t teach moral values 7b The Editor: 1 have an 8-year-old daughter who has at­ tended Northeastern School since She lias been blessed with three fine teachers who have done an excellent job in teaching her the necessary skills in life, those or reading, arithmetic, spelling and writing. I am very happy with the education she is get ting there. However. I too find the book "Making Life Choices" offensive. Teaching children that homosexuality is a "normal lifestyle choice" or that suicidal thoughts ar? "normal" is in­ correct I do not send my daughter to school for sex education or what thoughts are right or wrong. When the times comes, my wife and 1 will instruct her about the "birds and the bees." I also pray that should the time come when any of my three children should have a problem that seems insurmountable that they will have the knowledge to take it to God and to their for guidance, not the school system. My daughter loves to learn. As a parent. I ask only that the Hastings school system continu. their role to leach her reading, writing and arithmetic and continue to prepare her for college and to become a productive member of society. And that is all. The Hastings public schools have no should not be uughi in school M all. Michael Milk Hastings —Tj Donald Riegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503. phone (616) 456-2592. Brad MBer. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russel Senate Office Building, Washington O.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springe, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lowe- third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiaar. district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, kfch 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton. Woodtend, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds al Hope Township and a tiny portion of Balknore Township), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington DC. 20615. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapkls, Mich. 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grave. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Stales House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington O.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0065. Gov. John Engter. P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0793 State Representative Bob Bonder. 87th District (ad of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mach. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 ■ HastingsBaNNER Public Opinio (616 945-9554 • NEWSROOM David T Young fMar) Me* Hellman Sharon MBar • AtffERTBIIK DEMTTMEirT CM Scot Onvnan “Mprobabty woaMta joyed it all. P.O Box B (USPS 7174530} 4 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 5 New business welcomed at industrial incubator Helping employees with their problems benefits the p'rsons and the company where they work, says Teri Smith, regional director of Occupational Health Centers of America (OHCA). the Hasting industrial incubator s newest client The company contracts for professional employee assistance services More than 200 businesses in Michigan, with more that 300,000 people, are provided employee assistance by OHCA. "Our master's level therapists confidentially assist employees and their family members with evaluation and counseling resolution of personal problems so they will be able to be productive on the job." Smith said Employee assistance ha* been proven to be a coat effective benefit in assisting companies in supporting employee health and legally resolving personal problems," Br added Smith said one reason to contract with a professional employee assistance service are that confidential, professional counseling is pro-active in helping an employee be productive. Typical example® of problems thai would benefit from assistance are love triangles at wort, divorce, stress, single parenting issues, threatening or aggressive employees, impaired employees, or poor work performance issues Also. Smith said. OHCA has supported businesses with stress typical in downsizing, reorganization and growth. Training for those in charge on how to deal legally with work performance decline and behavioral problems in the work place also can be provided The service provides therapists who are available 24 hours a day. seven days a week for crisis consultation. Employees and family members may confidentially use any OHCA office located in Hastings. Battle Creek. Kalamazoo, Ionia and Grand Rspds For more information, call 1-800-523­ 0391. Cutting the ribbon signifying the opening of a new office in Hastings for Occupational Health Centers of America are members of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. officials of OHCA and representatives from area businesses. Helping to cut the ribbon are (front row, left to right) Dixie Manshum, Maty Cook. Teri Smith. Mary Lou Gray, Debbie Button. Mary Campbell. Becky Wieland, (second row) Michael Madeod. Michael Hnazzo, Joseph Rahn and James Lewis. TK schools open smoothly, even without new contract Fowler However, teachers and support staff do not Nefutiatiom have been continuing dunng CotfltllitiOK'i Mark and % 6 Chris!! tract* and handle legalities and arbitration a* well. Bigham ha* a three year contract with the board with an SI 1.000 annual fee With the hectic preparation and opening of Your Friends All parties agreed that ichool should con unue as planned with no threat of a strike tn aifht The employee group, will continue k> work under the term, of the old contract that ex- till" al (616) 945 9516. Kevin McGee. TK Education Association CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Negotiation* also have been continuing for — well Annual Labor Day .Antique dale TKN1A President Chair® "Under the Tent" all over "the yard" in the shop" & "the House Next Door!" 10 to 50% Off - Make a deal!! Tat** Sunday - Sept. 4 - 9:OO • 4 00 Countrywd 224 W. State (M-44) Belding Ml 794-0921 18OO-&42-3137 NOTICE of ORDINANCE SUBMISSION TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF RUTLAND. BARRY COUNTY. MICH KIAN. AND ALL OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an ordinance to regulate the subdivision of land in RUTLAND Charter Township. Barry County, Michigan, has been submitted to the Township Board and will formally be considered for adoption on Wednesday. September 7, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. at the Township Hail. A synopsis of the proposed ordinance appears below SECTKIN 1.1 ■ TITLE - Subd.ri.ion Control Ordinance SECTION 1J ■ PURPOSE ■ To regulate euMMakm of lend. SECTION 1 1 ■ AUTHORITY ■ The SuMMaton Control Act end Act 24S of the Public Act. ol ie«,eo an ended. SECTION - SUBMISSION OF PREUMMARY FIAT FOR TENTATIVE APPROVAL ■ Procedure?, requirements and standfrio are aatabliahed. LEGAL I NOTICE NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice Is hereby given that the Historic District Study Committee will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 7,1994, st 7XX) p.m. In the Hastings High School Auditorium on the proposed ordinance that would govern the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District. A copy of the ordinance and standards may be reviewed at the office of the City Clerk, 102 S. Broadway. Hastings, Michigan or at the Hastings Public Library, 121 S. Church. Hastings, Michigan. Minutes of this meeting will be available at the City Clerk office. T.ie City will provide necessary reasonable aids and senrices upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings, 102 S. Broadway or call 616-945-2468. Sharon Vickery City Clerk • PUBLIC NOTICE • Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Zoning Board ol Appeals will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday. September 20, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, to consider variances on the following: 1) Request from Trevor Slagstad at 138 W. South, for a variance for an existing fence which is 2 feet from the properly line in a R-2 zone which requires 15 ft. under Section 3.193 of the zoning ordinance. 2) Request from Randy Wilcox of 819 E. Railroad, lor a variance for a building setback for a sideyard of 10 feet and rearyard of 19 feet. In a D-2 zone and 25 feet is required under Article X, Section 3.113(2) of the zoning ordinance. 3) Request from Hastings Mutual Insurance Co. at 404 E Woodlawn, for a variance for front yard and rear yard setback of 16 ft. In lieu of 30 ft. front yard, and 25 ft rear yard, and a R-1 zone as required under Article XII; Division 4; Section 3.183(2X3). of the zoning ordinance Information on the above public hearing and minutes of said meeting will be available at the office of the City Clerk. 102 S. Broadway. Hastings. Michigan. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings or call 616-9452468. SECTION 24 - TOWNSHIP BOARD REVIEW • PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR TENTATIVE APPROVAL - Standards for subdivision are aatabllahad. aa well ee the effect of tentative approval of a Preliminary Plat. SECTION 2.3 • SUBMISSION OF PRELIMINARY PLAT FOR FINAL APPROVAL Procedures, requirement! end standards are establiahod. SECTION 24 - TOWNSHIP BOARD REVIEW - PRELIMINARY PLAT, FINAL APPROVAL 8t«id«Us are eeteblished. the effect of final approval of a Preliminary Piel SECTION 24 - REVIEW BY TOWNSHIP BOARD*. FINAL PLAT; FINAL APPROVAL Standards are astabllshad for final approval of Plats. SECTION 2.7 * PENALTY • On failure of a subdMdar to complete work as required, provisions for requiring completion are established SECDON 2.1 * PLAT COMMITTEE ESTABLISHED - To assisi Township Board. SECTION 34 • RULES • Appointment and Dates of Chairman. Schedules of Meetings, Quorum are addressed. for Rat Committee consideration SECTION 14 • NOTICE OF MEETING TO PROPERTY OWNERS notices to owners of property within 300 feet of a plat. Provides for mailed SECTION 3S • REVIEW AND REPORT Provides for Rat Committee review and report to Township Board. SECTION X7 - FAILURE TO ACT, DISCRETION OF TOWNSHIP BOARD - Provides for Township Board action In Its discretion on failure to Rat Committee to act. SECTION 4.1 - VARIANCE PROCEDURE Authorizes Township Board to grant variances from Ordinance requirements under certain circumstances. SECTION 5.1 - LOT SPLITTING Procedures, requirements and standards are established. SECTION 54 - DISCONTINUANCE OF STREET, ALLEY Procedure, requirements and standards are established SECTION S.1 • PENALTIES - Violation of the Ordinance *• a misdemeanor, and on conviction, violator may be fined up to 3500 or Imprisoned for up to 90 days, or both, for each day of violation. Other auctions may be taken to restrain or prevent violation of the Ordinance or the Subdivieion Control Act. SECTION 7.1 • AMENDMENT PROCEDURES Established in this section SECTION 3.1 - VALIDITY Provides that If any pari of the Ordinance is invalid, it shall not affect the validity of any other part. SECTION 14 • EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES Provides for an effective date X days following publication of said Ordinance; and repeals ordinances or parts of ordinances In conflict therewith. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE thst the full text of the proposed Ordinance has been posted in the office of the Township Clerk and the following public places within the Township for public examination within the 7 days preceding the pubJtcaiion of this notice: 1. Riverview Grocery 2. Patton Monument 3. Barry County Road Commission 4. Northview Grocery 5. Barry County Fairgrounds PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that written comments concerning the proposed Ordinance will be received at the Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days preceding the aforesaid meeting, and will also be received at the time and place of said meeting PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary, reasonable auxiliary Bids and services at the meeting to individuals with disabilities, upon five (5) days notice to the Rutland Township Clerk of the need for the seme Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the office of the Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. All interested parties are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place to participate in discussion upon the proposed Ordinance Sharon Vickery City Clerk OyCUe* * �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 FloydJunior Mam HASTINGS - Floyd Junior Main. St ot Madison Street, Haadnea passed away Monday. Augusr 29, 1994 al his residence. Mr Maia was boro on September 16.1936 >t Hxstinfi the eon of Floyd and Ruth (Hull) Maia. He was raised in the Hastings area and attended Hastings schools, graduating In 1933 from Hastings High School. He lived all hu life in the Hastings ares except for a 10 year period in Florida from 1962 until returning to Hastings in 1973. Floyd msrried Charlene M. Banco oo June 1. 1939. He was employed at Viking Corporation in Hastings for nearly 30 yean before ill health forced his retirement .n Februwy 1994. He was a member of the Hastings Moose Lodge *621. Floyd wu preceded in death by •brother. Richatd Maia He is survived by hu wife. Charlene; daughter and hmbead. Lucinda and David Holmberg of Cedar Springs and daughter. Christina Maia of Hastings, three aoas. Tnoy aad Saephanm Maia. Steven and Leisa Maia and Michael Main and fiiacc. Usa, all of Hanmgs. seven grandchildren, nine brothers and sisters, several nieces end nephews; step­ mother. Leu Maia of Hastings Funeral services will be held Thursday. September 1, al 11:00 a_m. al Wren Funeral Home with die Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial al Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. IOSI CATHOLIC VALLKV THOINAPrLI Feme E. Green - NASHVILLE- Feme E Green. 79, of Nash­ ville died Thursday. August 23, 1994 at her home. Feme was bom on October 19. 1914 in Nashville, the daughter of Ono and Flora (Moore) Schuler She graduated from Nashvil­ le High School in 1933 and valedictorian. She majored in music and home economics from Michigan State University. She married Richard Green on June 1,1933 in Nashville. They owned and operated an elec­ trical butinen, trucking business, sawmill business, welding business, and R * F Indus­ try, a steel fabrication business. She wu a pianist at school. The Evangelical Church aad Methodist Churches, both in Nash­ ville. She held all offices in the Builder's Qsss at both churches. She sang in the choir at the peoples church in Lansing during her college yean. Feme enjoyed bunting, flahing. and crossword puzzles. Preceding her in death were her liusoend in 1985. son. Michael in 1966, and brothers and titan- Gerintde Noben, Edna Vender, Frieda Tnm, Earl Schulze and Lewis Schulze She ia survived by ton, Richard Lee Green of Traverse City; son and daughter in law, Sidney and Agnes Green of Nashville; nine grandchil­ dren. eleven great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Mondsy, August 29 at The Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial at Lakeview Cemetery, Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Feme Green Memorial Fund. HASTINGS AREA HASTINGS GIACI BBXTHBE5 CHURCH ®ecti « MO Fwdl 14 . I ak M oT IfaMW EMm Qrabb. Pwtor. 941-3044 Rub Sarver. Putor Eaanta. 945-9224 Saafar; S«rvte 9:45 a.m. BMe Ctea - CHRIST. 541 N Micfapaa Ave.. Heatup. Ml 49096 Sunday Ser vkcb BMe Cleaees 10 a m . Worafap II a m.. Evening Services 6 p.m WedModay BMe Study 7 p.m Mo hum Herron. Minuter Name 945-2934 BfaU Survey on videos m the home Free BMe Cor­ respondence Course QUIMBY UNITBD METHODIST CHUBCH M-79 (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 HASTINGS SEVENTH DAY ADVCNTIST CHURCH. 904 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHUBCH. 2419 McCbm Bd.. Hastings. Ml 49096 Faster Oak JohMon View Phone 623-2090 (Delton) after 6 p.m |______ AndrewJ. Downing_______ | MIDDLEVILLE - Andrew J. Downing. 71 of Cowent Mill Roid. Middleville pisied iwiy Monday. August 29. 1994. He was born on December 28.1915 at Plev­ na. Misaouri the son of Claude and EsteUa Downing. Mr. Downing attended Westminster College in Fulton. Misaouri, graduating in 1939. He was employed st Upjohn for 19 years as s Research Chemist and wu a teacher al Hopk­ ins High School for 19 years, leaching Physics. Chemistry and Science Mr. Downing wu Chief Pilot on a B-17 in Wtxld Wu IL flying 35 missions. He wu shot down ova France and made a dramatic run for the coast with no loss of any crew members He received six Air Medals, Distinguished Flying Cross, Croix de Guerre with Palm, Presidential Unit Citation with Two Oak Leaf Clusters and Six Campaign Ribbons with Six Sun. He was Yankee Springs Supervisor for 10 yean aad instrumental in starting the Gun Lake Sewer Authority which he wu managa of for 2 yean He wu an avid golfer, boater, sports­ man and in retirement traveled extensively by motor home. Mr. Downing is survived by his wife. Marion C. Downing; one son, Andrew Jackson Downing D of Sl Louis, Missouri; two daught­ ers. Andres (Dennis) Doetzel and Claudia (John) Preisack, both of SL Louis. Misaouri; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two hrotlwrs, Donald (Anne) Downing of Edina. Missouri and James Willis (Morens) Downing of Cbkndo Springs. Colorado; one sista. Dorothy Downing of Newark, Misaouri; aevaal niecea and nephews Funeral services will be held Thursday. Septemba 1 u 1 LOO a.m. al the Beela Funeral Chapel with Reverend Rer E. Bean and Reverend James W. Downing ofTicianng Interment in Coman Cememy, Middleville. Memorial cootributioos may be c-ale to Pennock Foundation. Sunday Mornmg Prayer 9:49 a.m.; Mass KhOO a m Sw. aop* toitepabte kfcateya afa Wifaiifayi. MM!® MM. Dmdm of ditey M food. cteM coadrtaoa are accepted oaly Baria* above boon. If you are ■ aaad of cfattaa* ptaaaa can 945-2361 far m aypoiarmriu WOOOGBOVI bmbTMBSN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Comb Orow Bond Paaaor Bm Her rw- 6 30 Saa«fay School. Church Service 10:30; Wedaeaday eveom ta 6004:00 p « <te youfaa M al far cterch. bnuf a aachlMch WILCOMI CORNERS UNITRD MKTBODIST CHUBCH. 3115 N Broadway. Hi atop. MI 49051 Paaaor Carl LaaehAaH PteM (Woodland) 367-4061 er Dariene Ptetard 949-9974. Wenhip Services Saatey. 940a.M and llflOa wi . Sunday School. 9:45 am 4-H UM Maa Baa . 6:30 p an to 1 OO pan. BMe Swdy. WaBaaafapa. 9:19 p m- at Mam Oaapan. Ml Barter Rd. Heatings Mena rurtfir will he nrffR the third Ito rfaj of each aaaA until tarfarr nonce CaB Mr. farphaa Lew* m 949-5369 PLBASANTV1EW FAMILY CHUBCH. 2601 Laccv Road Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stophru Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone. (616) 945-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service. 9:30 4M.. Sunday School 11:00 a.m ; Sunday Evening Service 6:00 p.m. Prayer time: Wedneadays. 7-00 pM HASTINGS FIBST PBKSBYTEBIAN CHUBCH. HwM*. MKhtgM. G. Kem Keller. Paator Sally C Keller. Director of ChriatiM Educatxm Sunday — 9:30 Mvvnmg Warahtp Service Nursery provided Broadcast of 9 30 service over WBCH-AM and FM. 9 50 10 30 Childrca'a Church GRACE LUTHEBAN CHUBCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anson. Pamor Phone 9s5-94l4 SMdey. Sept 4 - 6:00 and KHJO a m. Holy Cnnnimini Thursday. Sept I 7-00 50th Anmv Comm. 100 AA. 5mania;. Sept 3 - 400 NA Wednesday. Sept 7-7-00 Sarah Orcie PHOT BAPTIST CHUBCH. 309 CALTAHV TBMPU OMO 004-7743. psaur. 043-4040 NASHVILLE AREA IT CYRIL'S CATBOLIC CHUBCH, Na»te>lk Fatter PMtor Sunday Services Sunday School 9:45 ua . Oaaaaa far all apto. I1«im llniwag WoMap Service. Jr. Otorch to 4di Grade. 600. Evcnaag Service Wadaeaday 6:30 Aim date 700 pM.. Teana ■ Hna— Matt. 700 p.m . Adaha Prayer ■laaatp, 8:19 pin.. Adnh Choir practice. CHUBCH OF THK NAZARKNK. 1716 Nonh Brand way BandnU Hartman. Paaaor Sonday Servicaa 9:49 a n Sandoy Scheel Hour. IIOO a « Mnrwng Warafap Service. 600 pM. Pran■* Service; Wedaeedey: 700 p.m Servun far Aduha. Tomb and CWdren The Church Phqh l» P«M »of oy The Hasting* Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAST1MM BAVNtOS a LOAN. FA Hating, WK1 Uta OtJMM fuxfab mcoeaoaAiw of Muting, NATIONAL BANK OF HASONM Mamtiar F OJ.C. BOSUT PHAIMACT "Prwcnption," — 114 s Joftauon — 945-3429 HABimns MANUPACTUaiNU CO. Hasting*. WcNgan hasonos fmb OLAaa peooocTB, me. HASTINGS FIBST UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. corner of Green and Church streets. Dr. BMfard w Cot. Paaaor Margaret IIn6rater*. Director of ChnaaiM EdncatBoa Church phone (616) 945-9574 Burner free btukfaag with elevator to all floors Broadeasi of worship service over WBCH FM-AM aa 10:30 a.m. LAST SUN­ DAY OF SUMMER SCHEDULE Worship 9 30 a m - includes "^■■rr Time BMe Time" with BMe Stones, crafts, games aad mua»c far hate age 4 thra those who have compieaed 2nd grade; Coffee Ftllowahip 10:30 a m Wednesday* FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Prepared Light Meal 6W p.m . M»4fl A St-Hi Youth Fellowship 6 30 p.m . BMe Study 6:45 p.m.; Activities for Kids 6:45 pM; Ftrw Wedneaday of month ■ Game N«hl far all ages Friday. Sept. 2 tea Monday. Sept. 9 Family Camp at Bun Lake State Part Sunday. Sept 4 - Sermon Title: "I Recruited Wally Wakefield Friday Sept 9 Youth Gt wp Lock In SUNDAY. SEPT II - GRANDPARENTS DAY - RETURN TO FALL SCHEDULE Sunday School Ratty Day 9 30 am. Coffee Fdtowah^ 10 30 a m . Open Houae m Educa non Wag during Coffee ume 10 30 a m . Woratap IIO0 a m - Ser­ mon Title ‘ Socks and Stones’ ‘ MiHi and Sr Hi Youth Fellow-thtp 5 30 p.m Monday. Sept 12 CROP Walk Committee 14D p m . Huhnat for I fa ma a ay Workshop 700 p m SUPPORT GROUPS V I P ’s (Viauallv Impaired Per eons) 9 30 a m first Friday o( month (eacept June. Sept and Sept ). Narcotics Anonymoui 1200 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 p.m. Thursdayi. Al-Anon 12:30 p m. Wednesdays. Co-Dependents Anonymous 7:30 p m Thursdays, and 9 00 a.m Satun^ys DOWLING - Netoon F. Myers. Sr.. 66. of Mud Lake Rond. Dowling, formeriy of Delton, passed sway TuesSp. August 23. 1994 u the Battle Creek Health Symem<om<nunity Site. Nelson wu born May 16 1928 in Battle Creek the son of John and Viola Myas. He wu raised and lived ntoa of his life in the Dowlutg area and attended Hutings Schools tleiaon served with the United Sutes Army Airborne during World Wu n. Nelson married Eathel Johncock on July 14, 1979. He wu employed at Grand Trunk Western Railroad far 29 yean snd bad to retire in 1979 due to inJunes sustained in an auto acddeaL Nelson wu a memba of the Hickory Comers American Legion Foal *414. Also ■ memba of Hastings Moose Lodge. He wu s memba of the voluntea Fire and Police Departments in Augusts for several yean. Nelson wu a Boy Scout Troopmasta fa many yean. He loved fishing, hunting and beveling with his wife and pet "Gidgy". Preceding him in death were his parents and a brotha. Kenneth Myas. Swvivtn inchide his wife, Eathel. two diughten. Mn. Gary (Priscilla) Meyers of Kalamazoo and Ms Sherry Bariond of Winston-Salem, Noth Carolina; two tons, Neiaoo F. Myen. Jr. of Sand Lake and John R. Myen of Delton. 20 grandchildren; three great­ grandchildren; one stepson, Ron Johncock of Hastings; one stepdaughta, Mrs. Richatd (Patricia) Baka of Delton; one staa, Darlene Babcock of Florida; two brothers, Harold Myen of Dowling and John Myen of McHen­ ry, Illinois; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were held Friday. August 26 at the Williams Funeral Home with Pastor Dr. Gourd L. Spoor of the Pint Baptist Church. Otsego officiating. Burial ia Oak Hill Cemetery, Orangeville, ML Memorial donations may be made to the Auerican Cataxr Society a American Lung Association. (Envelopes available al funeral home.) Kathryn Chrutena Griffeth , MID XEVILLE - Kathryn Christens Griffeth. 75 of Middleville pasred away Saturday, August 27. 1994. She wu born on April 17, 1919 al Barry County, Michigan the daughtu of Leo E. and Roa E. (Audio) Eggleston. She wu raised In Barry County and attended Middleville Schools, graduating in 1937. Kathryn wu married to Qiarles LaRue Grif­ feth on Septemba 2. 1940 in Barry County and lived most of hu life ia Yankee Springs She wu employed at Blodgett Memorial Hospital u Laundryroom Supervisor. She enjoyed crocheting sewing, traveling snd loved gardening Kathryn is survived by hu busband, Charles LaRue Griffeth; two daughters Rosamond Herzbrun and Gloria Griffeth both of Kerawood; four sons Victor L Gnffeth. Kenneth Griffeth. Vernon Griffeth all of Middleville and Leon Gnffeth of East Grand Rapids; five grandchildren; a very special greatgranddaughtu. Kybe Rose Pigman. Services and Committal were held Tuesday. August 30 st the Beeter Funeral Chapel. Reverend Ray Townsend officiating. Intument at Mt. Hope Cemetery. Middleville. In lieu of flowers memonai contributions may be made to American Cancu Society or Kent County Hospice Eitan M. “Al" Signs HASTINGS - Eton M. “Al" Signs, 73 of Gra.z Street. Hastings passed away Sunday, August 28, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mr Signs wu born on April 11, 1921 at Ionia, the son of Charles and Mary (Riggs) Signs. He was raised in the Ionia uea and attended schools there He graduated from Ionia High School in 1938 and served four yean in the Coast Guard during World Ww IL He wu married to Constance A. Brown on January 10.1953 and came to Hastings in 1963 from the Mason area and purchased the "Isbell Tire Center" which became “Signa Tire Service" located on South Jefferson ScreeL He operated the business for 23 years before retir­ ing in 1986 because of ill health. Al had previ­ ously been associated with rhe Firestone Tire snd Rubba Company from 1946 until 1960 and United Stales Rubba Company from 1960 until 1962. Mr. Signs memberships and activitiei include: memba and put board memba of Hastings First United Methodist Church, memba and part president of Hutinp Kiwanis Club, memba of Hastings Masonic Lodge *52, memba of Hastings Moose Lodge *628, former member and officer of Hastings Area Chamba of Commerce, forma memba of Board of Directors Hast!ngs Savings and Loan Association, forma memba of Hastings Elks Lodge *1965. forma director of the Michigan Tire Dealers Association and forma direcwr of National Tire Deale-s and Retrcaders AssociitioQ. Al is survived by his wife, Connie; son, Barrie Signs of Hastings; daughter and husband, Lana and Steve Penn Davies of Grand Rapids; two grandsons; two brothers, Norris Signs of Saranac and Charles Signs of Williamston, two sisters. V. Jean Hammond of Hastings and Marceline McDonald of Ionia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, August 31 at Hastings First United Methodist C lurch with Dr. Bufford W. Coe and Reverend S dney A. Short officiating. Burial in Woodbnd Memorial Park in Woodland. Memonai contributions may be mede to Barry Community Hospice or First United Methodist Church. HASTINGS - Lachelle Rene Weeks, infant daughter of Rebecca Wilkins and Maxwell Weeks passed away Wednesday, August 24, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Lachelle was born on August 24, 1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. She is survived by her parents, Rebecca Wilkins and Maxwell Weeks of Hasting*; one brother, Michael Weeks of Hastings; maternal gnndparems, Charles and Jean Wiikins of Hastings; paternal grandparents, Mark and Judy Weeks of Hastings; maternal great­ grandparents, Clyde and Izola Wilkins of Flori­ da; paternal great-grandparents, Robert and L.T. Weeks and Lyle and Velma Endsley of Hastings; maternal great-great-grandmother, Delia Bass of Middleville. Private family services were held Saturday, August 27 at Hastings Township Cemetery with the Reverend Randall K. Hanman offi­ ciating. Burial at Hastings Township Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of ones’ choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. I_____________ Allan R. Burd_________ | HASTINGS - Allan R. Burd, 37 of Hastings and formerly of Nashville passed away Satur­ day, August 27,1994 in Hastings as a result of an auto accident He wu born in Battle Creek on May 19, 1957 the son of Arden and Virginia (McCall) Burd. He graduated from Maple Valley High Schoo! in 1976. Allan served ii* the United States Marine Reserves and wu stationed in Battle Creek. Allan married Merna Sixberry in Nashville on May 19,1979. He wu employed at Flex Fab in Hastings for the put 16 years. He previously attended the Nashville Baptist Church, the Vermontville Bible Church and Hope United Methodist Church in Hastings. He enjoyed construction work and had just finished build­ ing his own home. He loved being with his family. He wu preceded in death by an infant daughter, Leans Marie Burd. Allan is survived by his wife, Myrna; sons. Bracken, Damon and Gavin and daughter, Mariah, all at home; his parents, Virginia and Arden Burd of Nashville; brothers, Tim and Andrew Burd both of Nashville; sisters. Ginger Greenman and Gayle Greenman both of Nash­ ville; many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 30 at the Nashville Baptist Church with Reverend Lester DeGroot officiating. Bunal at Wilcox Cemetery, Nashville. Memonai contributions may be made to the Education Fund for the Burd children. Arrangements were made by Maple Valley Chapel. HASTINGS - Marjorie C Keller, 81 of Liberty Lane, Hastings passed away Sunday. August 28. 1994 at her residence. Mrs. Keller wu born on March 31,1913 at Kansas Qty, Missouri the daughter of Warren and Mary (Klich) Cookingham. She wu raised in Ontario, Indiana, her family moving to South Bend in 1922. She graduated from Central High School of South Bend and attended India­ na University at Bloomington, where she affil­ iated with Delta Gamma Sorority. She wu also the Sweetheart of Sigma Chi. She married George E. Keller oo October 3, 1935. Marjorie wu active for many years u a member of the Board of Directors of the Y.W.CA. and the first woman to serve u a member of the board of Directors of Goodwill Industries, which position she held for 15 yean. She wu a member of the Board of Direc­ tors of (he Northern Indiana Historical Society, a member of the Schuyler Colfax Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the Junior League, the Hoosier An patrons, the First Presbyterian Church of South Bend, the Morris Park Country Club and the University Qub. She moved to Hairing-, in 1989 from South Bend. She wu a member of the Hastings First Presbyterian Church and it'* Womens* Circle *1. Until forced by illness to resign she wu Moderator-elect of the Presbyterian Womens' Organization. She wu also a member of the Hutings Womens* Club, Pennock Hospital Guilds r 12 and 123 and the Huongs Country Qub. Preceding her in death wu her husband, George on October 6, 1992; sister. Dorothy Warren; brother, Wendell Cookingham. She is survived by a ton and his wife, the Reverend G. Kent Keller and Janet of Hutings; a daughter and her husband, Karen and James Arsenault of Voorhees, New Jersey, five grandchildren. Kurt, Edith and Katie Keller, Jim Arsenault and Dana Frail; six great­ grandchildren; sister, Mrs. J. Bruce (Ruth) Gafill, Jr. of South Bend. Visitation will be Friday. September 2,1994 from 7:00 lo 9:00 p.m. at the Hastings First Presbyterian Church where the family will receive visitors in the church lounge. Memorial services will be held Satwday, September 3 at 1:00 p.m. at Welaheimer's Funeral Home in South Bend, Indiana with the Reverend Willard H. Curtis offidattag. Burial will be at Highland Cemetery in South Bend, Indiana. Memorial contributions may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings Richard "Don" Williams HASTINGS - Richard Tton" Williams, 50 of Lawrence Road, Hutings passed away Tuesday, August 30,1994 at Borgess Medical Center to Kalamazoo. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Betty Kathryn Palmer, 63 of Hammood Road, Hastings passed away Tues­ day. August 23, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Palmer wu born on August 27,1930 at Grand Rapids the daughter of Leon and Bessie (Picktborn) Mallison. She wu raised in Grand Rapids, Freeport and Middleville area and attended schools to those areas. She wu mairied to Maurice Hammood in 1947, marriage ending in divorce and Richard Palmer in 1966, marriage ending in divorce. Beoy wu employed at Pennock Hospital, Internation Lock and Seal Company in Hast­ ings and Jacobson's Department Store in Grosse Point, ML She wu a former member of Womens Auxiliaries of Hastings Moose and Eagles lodges. Preceding her in death were her father, three brothers, one sister and step-father. Betty is survived by a son, William Hammond of Corbeil, Ontario, Canada; three daughters, Melanie LaRose of Fowlerville, Stephanie Evans of Saint Clair and Janice Park­ er of Charlotte, North Carolina; nine grandchil­ dren; mother, Bessie Voight of Battle Creek; three sisters, Edith Mills of Wellston, Michi­ gan. Bernice Reneau and Delores Peters both of Battle Creek; one brother, Robert Malliaoo of Nashville; several nieces and nephews; step­ brother, Roland Voight of Battle Creek; step­ sister, Karen Petersen of Battle Creek; a special friend, Lloyd “Bud” Seeber of Hastings. Graveside services were held Friday, August 26 at Rutland Township Cemetery with Reverend Al Yates officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to American Lung Association and Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page T Woodland NEWS: Social News... by Catherine Lucas s------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- J Lois Falconer to mark 80th birthday Neils to celebrate 60th anniversary Rook-Martinez exchange vows The children of Lyle and Neva Neil will be honoring lheir parents 60th amivenary with a reception on Sunday. Sept. 11 from 2-6 p.m af the Woodgrove Church in Coat* Grove. Mri. Barr* .ra Rook of Gun lake it proud to •Htxxrnce the marriage of her daughter. Stephanie Rook lo Mano Martinez, um of Paul^and Alla Martinez of Texas, on July 29. Lois Falconer will be celebrating her 80th birthday Saturday. Sept. 3rd at the Ben Falconer Pig Roast from 4-7 p.m. at 4700 Fighter Road. Hastings Her family, fnends and neighbors arc in­ vited to stop by for dinner and a visit. If you are unable to come, a card can be sent to 4103 Fighter Road. Hastings Stephanie is employed by Hastings Mutual Im and Mario is employed by Scott Holroyd Masonry of Gun Lake They have a 3 year old dmtghter. Natahsa Mano and Stephanie live at Qua Lake Myrtle Benton turns 80 September 4 Myrtle Benton will be celebrating her 80th birthday on Sunday. Sept 4. She would enjoy hearing from fnends and family by sending her birthday cards. Golyar-Bates to wed Nov. 26 Announcement is made of the engagement of Shanna E. Golyar and Ryan J Bates both of Delton She is the daughter of Ron and Theresa Gotyar of Delton He is the son of Don and Nancy Batea of NaahviUe. Tenn . formerly of De h n The bride-elect graduated in 199* from Bedford Bible Church School and in 1994 from Ferrari'* SchcM of Cosmetology Her fiance n a 1992 graduate of Delton High School He t* e;npioyed al James River Cor poraDon in Kalamazoo. A Nov. 26. 1994 wedding is planned Morgan-Amalio plan May wedding Dennis and Kay Morgan of Delton are phased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Lynn lo Angelo John Gustavo Amalio. The son of John and Laura Amalio of Nashville Jennifer attended Dehon Kellogg and is employed as a Sec/Rec. at Kunrtzer and Assoc., P.C. in Battle Creek Angelo attended Hastings School and is employed at Hastings Manufacturing in Hamep A May wedding is being planned Navarro-Carpenter plan Oct. 22 wedding Mr. aad Mn. Juan Navarro are pleased lo aaaoaace Ihe aprnming marriage at lheir daughter Kristina, lo Troy Carpenter, son of Carrol and Brenda Careponer of Ballfield The bndeHo-be is a 1992 graduate of Dehon Kellogg. The future groom is a 1988 graduate of Dehon Kellogg and is self­ employed. Aa October 22 wedding is being planned Byron Lee Janousek. Las Vegas. NV and Tracy Michelle Teneyck. Nashville. Ml Garth Andrew Anderson. Hastings and Lynn Madonna Niles, Hastings Dave Vincent Shabeeb. Plainwell and Linda Joan Huhn, Plainwell Daniel Paul Devries. Delton and Kim Marie Arnold. Delton. Joseph William Rentz Jr.. Hastings and Kathy Jo Hause, Hastings Michael Guy McNee. Caledonia and Beth Anne Beard. Middleville Michael Kyle Keith. Delton and Susan Jane Salsman. Dowling Timothy Charles Nixon. Hastings and Kimberly Lynn Turner. Hastings. Michael Ray Goodenough. Hasting* and Amy Lynn Ward. Hastings. Damn Dale Bishop. Wayland and Amy Louise Schut. Wayland Douglas Frederick Bnnk. Rryun Center 'nd Cheryl Lyn Vanderweide. Middleville James Robert Beary Jr.. Bank Creek and Shern Lee Lester. Delton. Hand-Rhodes to be wed Oct. 15 Richard and Sue Hand are pleased to an­ nounce the engagement of their daughter. Jen­ nifer Elaine to Scon Melvin Rhodes. He is the son of James and Norake Rhodes of Dowling The bride-to-be ts a 1993 graduate of Hope College. She is employed as a substitute teacher at Hastings Area Schools. The prospective groom is a 1989 graduate of Central Michigan University and is cur­ rency taking r lasers through Sunset School of Preaching. An October 15. 1994 wedding is planned Make IJ S Sa\ mgs Bonds part of vuur refitement sat mgs program For a recorded vrui|r of current rat* Information, call I-800-4US BOND Ik I-800-487-2663 jsesL/TSMNGs 1,1 Arnrrtc^tk 1^ BONDS woodland Township Board moot In the historic Woodland Township Hall In August. They are Duane Bump, Peggy France, Douglas Mackenzie, Cheryl Allen and Terry Geiger. The Woodland Township Board met in the old historic town hall Iasi week. This was so residents could visit the hall and again see the building that it b hoped will someday become a museum of local history. Very few people came. Those who did come were interested in an old silver colored stove that >ias been moved back io the town hall from the cemetery maintamence building. It is believed this stove originally was in the upstairs office of the town hall and has been stored at the cemetery for 40 to 50 years. The stove is tabled "20th Century Laurel." and it was made by the Art Stove Company of Detror. wd Chicago. Perhaps the stove can be dated by the patent number. Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society spoke to the board about the nerd for matching funds to save the old McKeown Bndge. He said tint raffle tickets to raise the money by the early deadline of Sept. 30 are selling well. Al the time of the board meeting. $12,000 was still needed. Township Clerk Cheryl Allen reported that unless the Michigan Legislature brings Michigan restoration law* into compliance with the new federal registration la^s. there will be endless problems at the polls when there are both federal and state elections the same day. She asked that anyone who has any influence with a state senator, to contact him Bob and Virginia Crockford and Dr. Douglas and June Crockford Bonn attended the Higdon reunion at the old Higdon farm near Barryville last Sunday. Bob and June's mother was Gladys Higdon Crockford. Gladys' stsaer, Eble, was represented by Forrest Potter and his son. Tom. from Charlotte. They are former Woodlandites Knee surgery is planned for Paul Quads Hi.' wife. Janis, is doing the lawn upkeep at Lak». wood United Methodist Church and par soru ge while he is incapacitated. E eanore. the turquoise lady, sang Sunday at 1 ike wood United Methodist Church at the mo.rung service and gave an evening concert. This singer from Arizona is spending a month with Ed and Bonnie Leak at their home near Lake Odessa. Ed Leak said when she was practicing a few days ago. their hone stood enthralled outside the window and whmneyed when she stopped. Soon all the cattle in the field nc xt door wcre gathered at the fence where they could hear her. Eleanore was born on a Navajo reservation and spent her childhood and teen yean dividing her time between Detroit, where her father had an insurance business, and the reservation, where she sped her summers with relative*. She spent eight yean studying music with a hope of singing in light opera, but married at age 18 at her mother's urging She will sing next at the combined Sunday morning service at Woodland Park during the Woodland Homecoming Celebration Labor Day weekend. This service is at 9 a.m. The Rev. Gerald Bates, retired, has been released to go back to his usual activities with the restriction that he rest often during his work. He has had tests and treatment for an ir­ regular heart beat. This Friday. Saturday, Sunday and Mon­ day, the annual Labor Day weekend Woodland Homecoming annual celebration will be held. There wii be homemade ice cream at the Woodland United Methodist Church Ice Cream Social Friday evening, which will feature homemade ice cream and sloppy joe sandwiches and homemade pies. The Woodland Eagles will hold a fish fry at Nursing Assistant Cross the age-gap. leam the wisdom of the ages. Come and join our caring team. Paid class time — earn honrly wage while learning Transportation provided to and from class. We offer health insurance, vacation and sick pay. 401K retirement program, scholarship program if you are interested in a career in nursing. Apply in person between 9 a m. and 4 p.m. Vada Mix to celebrate 90th birthday Vada Mix will be 90 years old on Sept. 3rd Sir would enjoy receiving calls and cards from fnends and family Tendercare 240 E. North St.. Hastings. Mich 945-9564 (EOE) This year the Quartet's guest singers will be the Victory Singers from Leslk. They arc Phillis Stoetzel on piano and singing tenor. Rod Johnston, baritone, and Vernon Caudill as lead singer. They have been singing together for nine months On Monday, the Eagles will again hold a breakfast from 7 to noon and the softball championship will continue. The four-day contest usually ends about 6 p.m. on thasday. A trophy will be awarded to the winner. On Tuesday , it will be back to school, back to work and on to the fall. Summer again will have ended officially. PLEASE HELP Class - TO START SOON - their building the same evening. Both events will be public. The weekend softball tournament, which is the main focus of the weekend celebration and usual brings more than 30 teams into Woodland a* far away as Detroit, will begin tn the park at 6 p.m. Friday evening. At 8:30 p.m.. the Musk Masters will fur­ nish musk for a teen dance in the park Shirley Kilmer wishes to reassure parents that the teen dance will be supervised by adults. An adult dance will be held at the Eagles al the same time, with musk by Dave Ritter. Saturday morning will be a full day for everyone. The Eagles will serve breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon. The softball tournament will get go­ ing at 8 a.m. Crafters will begin selling their wares around the park at 10 a.m. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance will hold a bake sale in front of the Lykins Welding Shop building until they run out of baked goods. The parade will organize at the junior high school at noon and judging will begin at 12:30 p.m. The parade will be held at I p.m. with the Lykins Brothen. Charles and Sherman, who recently retired after running a welding shop ia Woodland for more than 40 yean, as grand marshals. After the parade, there will be a grand mar­ shals' reception in the park pavilion, which will include cake and punch Kids' games and contests with prizes will be held in the park after the parade, too. Those willing to help with this activity may contact Lots Musbach (Mn. Douglas). Tricia Dutts or Betty Curtis There also will be face painting Kathy Stowel I is putting together a program for afternoon. The famous Woodland Lions Club barbecue chicken dinner will begin al 4:30 p.m. and chicken, potato salad, baked beans, cole slaw, waiermelon and drinks will be scrved until 7:30. or until 1,100 tickets run out. Only the exact number of ticket* for the chicken halves ordered have been printed, and they are being sold by Woodland Lion*. At 7 p.m., the Lions will have a drawing for a $500 savings bond donated by Union Bank and the Woodland firemen will raffle a pig From 8 p.m. to midnight, there will be dan­ cing at the Eagles Lodge, with musk by Dave Ritter. Sunday morning, the Eagles will hold a breakfast from 7 a.m. to noon. A combined church service will be held in the park at 9 a.m. Eleanore will sing and the Rev. Ben Herring will conduct the service and speak. The softball tournament will reconvene at 10 a.m. Sunday evening, the Woodland Gospel Quartet will present their annual concert at Woodland United Methodist Church to end the events of the weekend, except the bail — NOTICE BUDGET HEARING HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP A hearing on the proposed budget tor fiscal year 1995 will be held at the Township Hall, 885 River Road. Hastings, on Sept. 12 at 7:05 p.m. Copies of the budget are available lor inspection at the hall by appointment with the Clerk. to keep our NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTIAL! — IN 4TH WARD, HASTINGS — Plan ittud thooo two wettings: Planning commission Sept 6 • 7:30 pm • City Hall Historical society Hastings Charter Township will provide reasonable auxiliary aids and services to handicapped individuals who request them five days in advance from the Clerk. Sept. 7 • 7:00 pm • High School Lecture Hall Bonnie L. Cruttenden, Clerk 945-9690. office 945-3291. home (400) Everyone’s Voice Needs to be Heard! We Need Your Help! �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 ‘ Ann Landers Young lover probably has 'been around’ Delton man wins carpenter contest David Stockham of Dalton (far right), an employee of McCormick Enter­ prises, placed first In the millwright category for the Michigan Carpenter Apprentice Contest early In August after two days of written and manipulative exams. Stockham Is shown with other winners (from left) An­ thony Luenberger of Saginaw, carpenters; Gerald Neumann of the West Central Carpenter District Council; Todd Wlnchel of Taylor, resilient floor layer, and Jeff Bigelow of Burton, Interior systems. LEGAL NOTICE ■artga|>F««toamM MORTGAGE SALE - Default has boon mode In tho conditions of o mortgage mode by MITCHELL Q. HOVER a tingle mon and BRENDA S CLEMENT a stagk woman to Exchange Financial Corporot4>n a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, doted March 22. 1998 and recorded on March 23. 1998 «n liber 463 on page 8B9. SAMY COUNTY Records Michigan. and assigned by mesne assignment to COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION by on assignment dated February I. 1992 and recorded an February 24. 1*92. in Liber 535 on page 506 BARRY COUNTY Records Michigan on which mor tgage there n claimed to bo duo a* the dote hereof the sum of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUN ORfD SIXTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 28 CENTS (S3B.B64.3B). including interest at 10.000% per Said premises are situated in CITY OF HASTINGS BARRY County Michigan and ore described as. That part of lots 614. 615 and 616 of the City farmerty village. of Hostings according to the recorded pta* thereof lying on the South side of Estate of ELIZABETH L DE PRIESTER Deceased Social Security No 37B-22-434S TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may bo barred or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTKE On September 29. 1994. at I 30 p.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hustings Michigan before Honorable Richard H Show. Judge of Probate a hearing will be held on the petition of Carafe Aber, requesting that she be ap­ pointed Personal Representative • f the Estate of ELIZABETH L. DE PRIESTER, who lived at 107 East Cosgrove. Nashville. Mi 49073. and who died on August 13. 1994; requesting that the heirs at law of the decedent bo determined, and requesting also that the Will of the deceased doted July 27. 1994. and codicils dated none, be admitted to Probate Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil claims against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal represontot ive or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within four ■■ i it*ia o< me Al1--1 — or imis * ’- — ->— mumns m -puoucarion nonce Notice is further given that the estate will then be assigned to ontitfod persons appearing of record August 36. 1994 David A. Dimmer* (Fl 7793) DIMMERS McFHULIFS 8 DOHERTY (616) 945-9596 Boa 272 Bodford. Ml 49000 Doted August 18. 1994 COUNTRYWKJE FUNDING CORPORATION Assignee of Mortgagee' Trott ond Trott Attorneys of Assignee al too Mortgagee 30300 Telegraph Road Suite 201 Bingham Form Michigan 41025 FUe R94GJM0 (»/15) to too COM of ROBERTA THOMAS v. HAROLD LA COURSE and HARVEY ond BETTE WARREN com number 94-3R5-O4 tot too Circuit Court for too County of Barry This is an octton to quiet tide to too faMowtag dsicribtd premites COMMENCING AT THE SE CORNER OF THE WEST I 2 OF THE EAST 1 2 O* A ?ARCEl OF LAND MICE—I AS: COMMENCING AT A POINT ON THE MIDDLE OF THE NORTH LME OF THE NW 1/4 OF SECTION 29 T2N R10W THENCE RUNNING SOUTH 40 ROOS AND 12 LMKS TO THE CENTER OF THE EAST AND WEST HIGHWAY THENCE M AN nV MNCTION ALONG THE CENTER OF THE EAST AND WIST HIGHWAY TO THE CENTER OF THE NORTH ANO SOUTH HIGHWAY THENCE RUNNING M A fCLY DtRECnON ALONG THE CENTER OF THE NORTH AND SOUTH MGNWAY TO THE NORTH LME OF SAK) SECTION 29 THENCE WEST IO THE SAJD POINT OF COMMENCEMENT THENCE WYST 300 FWT FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE NORTH 300 FEET THENCE WEST 45 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 300 FEET. THENCE EAST 45 FEET TO THE PLACE OF OEGMMNG. NOTKE TO DEFENDANT HAROLD LA COURSE The Default of Belan Bant Haro id Lo Coutm and AfHdowt tot Support of Defauh were moiled to too Barry County Circuit Cour* for entry and filing on August 29. 1994 NOTKE TO DEFENDANT HAROLD LA COURSE PtoaM take notice too* FtatntHfs Mohan for Default Judgment to Quiet THte in too above Captioned cooo tvifI bo hu^ud on September IS 1994. rn 2:30 p.m or toe fret oveMabto time toeroafter to* too Ckcurt Court for toe County of Barry heated at 220 W State St.. Hastings Mi *9086 9/1) (*/1) MORTGAGE SALE — Defauh has boon mode in too condition* of a mortgage mode by Douglas 5 Coak and Cutoy J. Coak, husband and wHo to rteortwotf Mortgage Corporation o corportion organized and existing under toe laws of too State of Michigan Mortgagee doted October 19. 1999. and recorded on October 24. 1909 tot Libor 490. on pages 165 Barry County Records Michigan ond assigned fr sold Mortgagee to Barclays Amoricon Mortgage Corporation by on assignments) doted October JO. 1909. and recorded on November 8. 1909 to* Liber 490, on page B23. Barry County Records, Michigan. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at too dote hereof too sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Nino-Hundred Thirty-Six ond 77 100 DoHars ;S52 »36 77) including ml., est ot 10.5% per annum Under too power of solo contoinod in said mor­ tgage end too statute to* such com mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given toot said mortgage wiH bo foreclosed by a solo of the mortgaged premises. ar some port of them, ot public vendue, at toe Barry County CourtoouM. Michigan at ofovon octock e.m on September 22. 1994. Said premises are situated to* too Village of MiddfoviHe. buiiy vouniy micmgan. ano are ooscrtooa as. Lol 7. Block 17 of I.N. Keefor ■ Addition to too ----- <n —j mn^imviiiv i.'-tk ■«- occurutng --j. — -- io_______ j j mo rocoruea pfat thereof as rocoro to* Libor 1 of Plats on Page 12. in Barry County. BUJtigon. The redemption period shall bo 6 months from too date of such solo, untoss determined abandon­ ed to* accordance with 19*BQ 600.324lo in which COM too redemptlcA period shall bo 30 days from too dote of such solo. Doted: August 9. 1994 Barclays American Mortgage Corporation (313)6B9-1B« Dear Ann Lander*: I am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite columns that you may have missed ihe first time around I hope you enjoy them — Ann I anrfer* Dear Ann Under*: I'm 37. married and the mother of a beautiful teenage daughter who comes by her looks naturalK People say we look like sisters. Our daughter has a hand some. 17-year-old boyfriend. Despite "Rick’s age. I find myself attracted to him. although I’ve kept my infatuation wellconcealed. I like to do my housework in the nude, and when the weather is pleasant. I slip out for a skinny dip in our secluded, private pool. Last week. I was enjoying a nude swim when Rick suddenly appeared at the pool. 1 was speechless with embara&smcnt To make me feel "at ease.’’ be calmly disrobed and joined me R»ck is built like a Greek god. and we cavorted playfully in reckless abandon It end ed when he kissed me in a way that made my A__ » --- : ■ neao twin. Now Rick wants me to be his "Mrs. Robin­ son." arguing that many, middle-aged women have young lovers. I’m tempted but scared to death. If my daughter found out. she'd be furious I have a 33-year-oid divorced neighbor who would be crazy about Rick I’ve thought of in troducting them to get him off my trail. In the meantime. I’m having nightmares. I haven't been skinny dipping since. I need help in Marin County Dau- Marin: Inform Rick that he is not welcome to drop around your pool uninvited When he comes to see your daughter, get lost. Ma. And don't introduce him to anybody. I’ll bet this kid already knows several middle aged women Let's hope Rick doesn't have a loose lip. or you could be in for the hassle of your life No 'self-abuse’ Dear Aaa I firn: I am a divorced woman with oo male around. 1 came home from work early the other afternoon and found my 11 -year-old sou masturbating in the living room. 1 didn’t know if I should spank han, ignore it. lecture him or what. Now that I know he is indulging in this despicable habit, what should 1 do? I am fnghtened to death hreauar I don't know if he already has harmed himself Doe* he need special counseling? -Frafh Dear Mother: It is you who needs counsel­ ing. Masturbation is the natural way young people (both boy* and girts) discover their sexual feelings The old wives’ tale that "self­ abuse" causes physical harm is not true. You need a third party, preferably a professional. to advise you on how to cope with the sitnatinn Vet is a doctor Dew Ann I —tier- My husbend u ■ vetennenan I am rick and tired of people asking him why he didn't become a "real doctor. '* Don't they realize he IS a real doctor? He is a DVM. a doctor of veterinary medicine. He had to go to college for eight years before he could practice, the same as an M.D. My hus­ band works very hard performing medical diagnoses, taking X-rays, prescribing medica­ tion and doing surgery. I might add that there b very little between a hysterectomy (spay­ ing) on a 110-pound German shepherd and one on a 110-pound woman And an M.D.’s costs do not require him to maintain a com­ plete hospital. Most veterinarians do. I wish people had a better understaning of (9/1) James R. Spindler, M.D. Coming September 12th Gun Lake Family Medicine Pediatrics to Geriatrics, complete family care Dr. Spindler will begin seeing patients September 12,1994 James R. Spindler Family Practice I 24th \i i.. .til |.n i nt In \\ < ic k’-. I multin X I’li.ti in.ii x. Sht llit t illi lui tiinit mt hiii.i1 inn tn tn «i hrillllt .in .i|>|x>iii1 mt lit t .ill 672-9898 (and more repect for) their pet s doctor Pleaie educate them. Ann Orlando Dear O.t You did. And I thank you. and so will several thousand doctors of veterinary medicine. It’s a true story Dear Bradsrs: I am on vacation, but I have left behind some of my favorite columns that you may have mused the firn lime around I hope you enjoy them -Aan Landen Dear Aaa I aadrrs: We had a big discus­ sion in our office about that woman who did her housework in the nude and then enjoyed a linle skinny dipping in her own private poo) It seems she was infatuated with her daughter s 17-year-old boyfriend, and one day; he showed up beside the pool and sur­ prised her The girts m our office talked about that letter all day. In the first place, what kind of nut does her housework in the nude? In Ihe second place, what sort of woman in her 30s would have a yen for a kid age 17? In the third place, there were a few of us (myself inchided) who decid­ ed that die situation was so far ou that you probably made up the letter oo a day when the mail was dull. How about answering these questions in the press, madam? - Inquisitive In DI. Dear Ink: In the first place, thousands of women do their housework in the nude I learned this when 1 primed a letter from a woman who gm caught naked as a radish while doing her laundry in the basement ami was surprised by the meter reader. That woman wasn't nuts. She explained she was tired of ripping her pockets on door mobs and described how gloriously free she felt as she whipped through the housework unen­ cumbered by clothing. In the second place, it is not uncommon for a woman of any age to flip over a much younger man I've received stacks of letters from teen-age girls who view their mothers as serious competition. Mc-recver. some girts have staled frankly that lheir mothers are ex­ tremely aggressive and up to plenty In the third place, there’s no such thing as a dull day in my office The notion that I have to fabricate letters in order to put together a live­ ly column is absurd A person would have to be psychotic to make up those letters. This work has taught me that nothing is so far out or bizarre thu somebody, somewhere, won’t do it. Can wife retire? Dear Ann Landen: 1 am just one of millions of wives whose husbands have retired. We share a common problem When do WE retire ’ Most of us are weary and could use a rest, but for us. there is no letup We still have to do the marketing, cooking, cleaning and laun dry. Our retired husbands relax or enjoy their hobbies They do whatever suns their fancy Before "Elmer" retired, we used to eat out once a week. Now. he says "h's too expen­ sive." So I am cooking three meals a day. seven days a week, and hating it. Life is a lot easier for him. but for me. it is harder now than before Is there a solution to this problem, Ann. or am 1 stuck with it until the day 1 die? Still in the Harness Dear Still: There's no earthly reason a retired man can't do the marketing, help with the household chores and do some gardening, if there's a plot of land around. There are a number of useful, constructive things a retired man can do if he's pushed a little. And you should have that one meal a week out. no matter what. It doesn't have to be quail under glass at the Ritz. dear, but you deserve a day out of the kitchen, and I hope you will insist on it. Ann Landers ' latest booklet. ' 'Nuggets and Doozies.” has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send 56.) Copyright 19M Creators Syndicate. Inc. LEGAL NOTICE SCCTION KM or "TW HASTMM CODC” TO 20MNG TM ervv or MArnNQB OODAMS MOTION I Section 3.35. EsMteiol Mrvtco* and public or totatituttonol ums. i* hereby amended to rood o« SacNan X3B — Eaaantioi Sarvfcaa and Tho folic wing rugufotloft* shell apply to oeeenHal Mrvio s and public and towtHvttonal um«. (1) Emo 4tal Services (a) The erection, constructton. alteration or maintenance of Msentlal Mrvicot sh'dl bo permit­ ted In O'ry zoning district. All such uses, except buildings and structures outside too street right-ofway. shall be exempted from too regulations of tots Ordinance (b) Buddings or structures pertaining to essential services which are abovs grade and which are located outskfo the street right-of-way shall be subject to sHo plan approval by tho Planning Com­ mission. In accordance with too requirements of Chapter IB. Such buildings or structures shall compty wiiii on appticxxHe roquiremems or me zoning district in vtoich they are located (2) Public and Institutional Uses rimMic iwmoxTwuriunm uses, as oerinoa noroan, are permitted to* every zoning district except too D-l and D-2. Industrial Districts. Such uses shall be subject to site plan approval by tho Planning Com­ mission to* accordance with the requirements al Chapter IB and shall comply with all applicable re­ quirements of tho zoning district to* vtoich they are located. BCCT10N ■ Section 3.64 — Parking areas in residontiol I - lov^a 11 — . . ^uraus. i • orTvovmeo io~ rooo as roi fiidlBR LM - Faridas Aram la NiNdialfil Zaaaa A pork mg oreo serving a commorc tol. industrial. muftkfomily or other non-residontiol um may bo M*ao*<srwu m a rwsaoonnai zoning atsmci wnon approved by tho Planning Commission as O special land um in accordance with the following pro codurws. requirements and standards; (a) Frocodwoe: (1) Tho Planning Commission shall hold o public hearing to receive comments on the proposed area. A notice shall bo published to* o newspaper which circulates to* the city. Tho notice shall be given not less than five (5) nor more than fifteen (15) days before tho dote the application will bo considered. The notice shall state too nature of the request, tho locution of too property In question, the dote, time and place of the hearing and when and where written comments will bo received con­ cerning tho applicotion. (2) Ihe applicant shall also give personal notice of too time, place and purpose of the hearing within the ttono period note-1 above. Notice shall be given by bond with signature* obtoinod. or by certified mail, to all owners of property situated within or without tho municipality ond within throe hundred (300) foot of tho property to bo affected by too applicotion. The applicont shall by affidavit present satisfoc tory proof to the Commission at the time of hear­ ing that sold notices hove been served os reaulrod. At tho hearing any party may appear in pe son or by attorney or by agent. (3) An appkotion for o parking area in a residen­ tial rone shall bo submitted along tot accordance with tho requirements for a site pion os contoinod in Chapter IB herein. (b) AigrirsMiati Forking areas in residential zones shall comply with tho following requirements It is the intent of these requirement* to achieve o parking area which con reasonably servo a non-residential um while affording adequate protection far noorby residents from tho operating characteristics of tho parking areas (1) All parking areas shall be adjacent to or directly across ’he street or alley from tho um that it serves (2) All parking areas shall be landscaped screened surfaced and drained as provided m Sec­ tion 3.63 of this article (3) A porting area driveway shaft not be located on a residential street where both sides of that street ore zoned for single family residential use except for porting areas accessory to a permitted principle um in the single family residential zones. (4) Farting areas snail wanpfy with too setback requirements of too zoning district in which it is located. The front, side and roar yards shall bo landscaped os required bv tho Flannina Commis­ sion to provide reasonable screening for nearby residential uses and to meet the Intent of this (5) AH such parking areas shall be at least forty (40) feet In width. Such parking areas shall be used ■caezy tor me parxmg a* patMRger voniaes. ana no coaemerciol repair work or Mfoe or service of any kind shall be conducted on such porting tots. (6) No sign, other than entrance, exit ond condi­ tion of um signs, shall bo maintained and the ag­ gregate area of all such signs shall not exceed twelve (12) square feet. Such signs shaft not obstruct too vision of drivers entering or leaving too site. The sign may contain tho logo of toe um which it servos or tho name of the um in addition to a directional message (7) Each rtntronce to and exIl from such parting lot shall be at least twenty (20) foot distant from any adjacent property lino located In any residen­ tial zone and shall not bo wider toon twenty-four (24) foot (8) Tho Manning Commission may Impote condi­ tions to ensure that the proposed parking area to suieiy roiarea to Tronic neeat, aunamg ana pedestrian walk ways and that surroundlna proper­ ties ore fully protected from detrimental effects. Such conditions shall bo in accordance with Section 3.64(d) herein. (c) Maadorda ter Bariawz The Ftonning Com­ mission shell review toe proposed um In accor­ dance with tho site plan review criter to of Chapter II and prior to approval shall find that the propos­ ed um shall. (1) Be designed, constructed, operated and mointoinod so It will bo harmonious and ap­ propriate in appear unco with the existing or in­ tended character of the general vicinity and that such um will not change tho essential character of the area in which H to proposed. (2) Bo adequately served bv essential public facilities and services such as highways, streets, police, fire protection, drainage structures, water and sewage facilities and schools. (3) Not create excessive additional re­ quirements o* public cost for public facilities and services. (4) Not involve uses, activities, processes, materials and equipment, o' conditions of opera­ tion that will bo detrimental to any persons, pro­ perty, or the general welfare by reason of ex­ cessive production of traffic, notoe. smoko, fumes. Hare or odors. (5) Be consistent with toe intent and purpoM of tho zoning district in which such um will bo loco.'ed and not sot precedents for development which could adversely affect tho long term plans and policies of the City. (6) Bo compatible with and in accordance with tho City of Hastings Master Man. (d) Reasonable conditions moy bo required with too approval of a special fond um by tho Manning Commission. Tho condttionc moy in­ clude. but are not limited to. conditions necessary to insure that public services and facilities affected by a proposed land um or activity, to protect tho natural environment and conserve natural resource', and energy, to insure computability with adjacent uses of land, and to promote too um of fond in a scc>olfy and economical ty dosttable man­ ner Conditions imposed shaft meet all of the foliowing roquiroments: (1) Bo designed to protect natural resources, tho health, safety, ond welfare and the social and economic well-being of those who will um the land um or activity, and tho community as a whole (2) Be related to too valid exerctoo of tho police power, and purposes which are affected by the proposed use or activity (3) Bo necessary to meet »ho intent and purpose al the Zoning Ordinance, be rotated to the stan­ dards established in tho Ordinance for tho land um or activity under consideration, and be necessary to insure compliance with thoM MCnONH This Ordinance shall toko effect and shall bo In full force from and after tho dote of its publication. Moved by White and supported by Ketchum that the above Ordtnance be adopted YEAS 5 NAYS 1 ABSENT 2 I. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk, do hereby certify that the above it a true copy of on Ordinance adopted by the Hostings City Council on tho 22nd day of August. 1994. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (9/1) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 9 New urologist joins Pennock Hospital staff Pennock Hospital has announced its newest addition. Dr Jeffrey P Chapman, urologist, to its medical staff Dr. Chapman, who is board certified, will begin seeing patients on Sept. 19. and will be located on the third floor of the Physicians Center, sharing office space with Hastings Medical Group. Chapman will provide urology services for the entire family and will do procedures such as prostate problems, kidney stone disease, including lithotripsy, vasectomy and vasec­ tomy reversal, female urology, including in­ continence. pediatric urology, including bedwetting and infection; hematuria (blood in urine) and urolgic cancer. There also will be a complete impotence clinic. Chapman grew up in Otescgo and comes to Pennock from Indiana, where he practiced for seven years. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine. Detroit, and completed a five-year residency at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak. and the University of Minnesota. Minneapolis Chapman, his wife. Donna, and their three children will relocate to Hastings in early September. The historic Cook/Robbe home by Esther Walton The architecturally and historically ugnificant Cook/Robbe home. 901 West Green Sl in Hastings, ts a classical example of the Italianate style to popular in the 1800s Thu grand old home, construced in 1868 for David R. Cook, is made distinctive by ns high hand-made red brick exterior and the square while wooden cupola on lop The extenor waits are actually two walls tied together with connecting bricks to form a basically hollo* core These walls are "bear tag walls" in that they support the entire weight of the structure In other words, the red brick extenor walls are not only decorative but also serve a very functional j purpose One dtsadvantge of this design is that 1 it makes any remodeling that threatens the in­ tegrity of the extenor wails practically impossible. At the time the ho*«sc was built, it was the largest and finest in not only Hastings, but all of Barry County The house has two floors each having 12-foot ceilings and was finished inside with only the finest available woods. The structure has been well maintained throughout its over 125 year history The cen tral front entry way with its tall ceiling and original stairway ts overwhelming to one ac­ customed to the relatively small scale on most contemporary homes Even the panes of glass in the windows are original lo the house and have that "wavy " distortion so typical of the glass manufactured in yesteryear One could go on endlessly describing the mauy distinctive and curious features of this lovely old home, but suffice lo say that there are few such structures remaining in our com­ munity and fewer yet in such pristine Slocum Bunker is credited with building the first permanent structure in Hastings in the year 1836. David Randolph Cook, the builder of the Cook/Robbe house arrived in Hastings just 12 yean latter in 1848 Mr Cook moved to Hastings from Prairevdie. which is located in the southwest part of Barry County. Beginning with David R. Cook and cootimitag to the present day. the home has beeu oc­ cupied by families that have made distinctive aad often unique contributions to the fabric of our community. During these yean many state officials, governors and people of con­ siderable influence and importance were visitors and guests in this fine house Among other things. David Randolph Cook served as Barry County Register of Deeds from 1863 k, 1868. He owned an abstract of­ fice and in partnership with hts brother Syivcsaer opened a real cnate office. He was instrumental in raising funrh to purchase the railroad right of way for first railroad to Hastings He also assisted in raising hinds for a se­ cond railroad Ime Mr. Cook waa convinced that bringing rail roads to Hastings would pro­ mote the industrial development of Barry County, but more immediately would benefit farmers in getting their produce to market in a timely way and al a good price. David R. Cook was a trained surveyor and as such did much of the early surveying in Barry County Mr Cook served on the school board ta 1870 and was elected mayor in 1872. During hn tenure on the school board, the old Union School (which taught up to eighth grade* burned down. Mr. Cook served on the com nuoee charged wuh rebuilding a new school only this time n was to be designed for a 12-grade program Once constructed, it became the first 12-grade high school in Barry Canary. , As a consequence, many young people out in the county came to Hastings for their high school education to earn a coveted diploma. They often commuted on the very trains that David Cook had help make a reality His son. Marshall, was in the first graduating class of Hastings High School in 1877. Because "Cook" was the first name on Middleville Council OKs mountain bike racing lease included in the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District. the alphabetically listed graduates he truthful­ ly claimed to be the "first graduate." As mayor. David Cook actively Lacked the proposal for a city-wide water system "ThM." according to Cook, "was imperative to be able to fight fires . " The need for a city water system proved prophetic when in 1877 fire destroyed half of the downtown two large industries, a hotel, several small businesses, houses and some retail establishments After this disaster, the construction of a municipal water system was approved. In the meantime. Cook was in­ strumental in convincing investors to build firewalls between Hk- downtown structures After the Republican Party was formed in Jackson. Mich.. David R. Cook became in­ volved in Michigan politics. In 1876. he serv­ ed a term in the Michigan State Senate In 1980. the Cook family bought what is now kwon as The Hastings Banner from George Dewey. (An interesting but little known historical side light here is that George Dewey was the grandfather of Governor Thomas Dewey of the State of New York who ran against Franklin Roosevelc in 1994 and Harry Truman in 1948 for the presidency > The Banner remained in the Cook family for more than 100 yean, having been originally purchased by David R. Cook for his son. Marshall, who eventually brought his brother. William, into partnership During this time, the paper was rated several years as the outstanding weekly in the state. The paper eventually passed to David s grandson and then to his great grandson The Banner is presently owned by J-Ad Graphics Inc. David R. Cook and his wife had two sons. Manhall and William, who were raised at the Cook residence at 901 W Green St. Both of these sons were to carry on die family tradi­ tion of community service established by their father Besides publishing the Hastings Banner the brothers William and Marshall were involved as promoters and investors in much of the ear­ ly industry in Hastings Several of the ven lures, such as the Hastings Whip Company and the Hastings Furniture Company, were short lived. Others, however, were very suc­ cessful and formed the backbone of the Hastings' industrial base They were investors in the Hastings Manufacturing Company, the Viking International Lock -nd Seal. Hastings Table Company and the Hastings Wool Boot Corapwiy Besides their involvement in Hastings induffiriea. both brothers, like their father were active in the Republican Party They both were charter members of the Hastings Rotary Qub. which was founded m 1923 Marshall Our offices will be CLOSED MONDAY, SEPT. 5 Our office will be OPEN Regular Hours Saturday, Sept. 3 L. Cook was one of the founders of the Hastings City Bank and a charter member of the Hastings Mutual Insurance Company. The record shows that they both worked tirelessly for and gave generously to Pennock Hospital Belle and Sadie Cook, the wives of Marshall and William, raised money for the "Good Samaritan Hospital," which was the forerun­ ner of present day Pennock Hospital Besides Ihe Good Samaritan Hospital, the wives of Marshall and William were early members of the Women's Club, working tirelessly for such community projects such as paved roads and a library. They also were members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and Barry County Pioneer Society After David Cook's death in early 1900, the Green Street residence was sold to Keller Siem. Mr. Stem was general manager and a major stockholder of the Grand Rapids Bookcase and Chair Company, which was located on west State Street. Keller Stem was a director of the Hastings City Bank, a life member of the local Masonic Lodge, a Rotarian. He and hts wife took a deep interest in help­ ing children and they often took children into their home. Mr Siem ft credited with being the moving force behind Hastings' first hospital He served many years on the hospital board »-d donated generously to Pen­ nock Hospital After the Keller Stems, the Cook/Robbe nouse was owned by Richard and Angie Wait. Kenneth and Cindy Robbe. well known local educators were the next owners. Al the present lime the property is owned by lheir son. Gary and Debbie Robbe Unconfirmed reports state that Pennock Hospital is actively interested in acquiring this property to use as a parking lot. ' SSirtt 'l Safe b %ovnd tinct 1M6 Hntap lUMb Bdra NbMI* CMm WijW 152-0790 191-0010 792-0201 BmawFwc (Q A TIO N A L West State at Broadway (Bank of Gun Lake Office 111a STINGS 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. FDIC by Margaret Fowler Staff Writer The Middleville Village Council has open­ ed the door to mountain bike racing through action taken last week Tuesday Council agreed to extend a six-mouth lease to Jeff Dionne of Metro Promotions, who is one of the organizers of the proposed moun­ tain racing enterprise Dionne wanted to begin cleanup of the old ski hill area so that it could be ready in time for Middleville’s Heritage Day Saturday. Sep. 17. when the first bike race would be part of the celebration. The old ski hill area on Irving Road has been unused for several years. Cleanup ts go­ ing to involve more than, just picking up bot­ tles and trash An old dilapidated building left from the snow skiing business must be dealt with. Council members said they felt that in light of all the work necessary to prepare the site for mountain biking, coat of the lease should be set at $10. Village maintenance also will help with the cleanup. Dionne also must set up the course for the cyclists and mark boundaries of the village property Before actual racing can begin, however. Dionne must apply for a special use permit for the site The Village Site Plan Review Committee gave Dionne several conditions that would be necessary to obtain the permit. They include erosion control, adequate in­ surance coverage, specific plans for parking and overflow parking, having lot attendants during races, providing tor fresh water on site when races arc going, have a minimum of ten pocta-johns for races, debris must be cleaned up by the following day, and all races must be run during daylight hours Dionne also was given permission to use a pop-i p camper at the she on the night of the races. Dionne explained that several major cor potations are interested in the enterprise, and mat the title sponsor is willing to put up $10,000 in prize money for just the first race alone. He said he hopes to have seven races before closing for winter. "This six-month lease will give you as a town the chance to see the kind of quality event I'm planning," Dionne said. Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. LIOAL NOTICE Bony County Drain Commissioner's Office NOTICE OF HEARING Review of Apportionments In the matter ot the: STAIRS & PARROTT DRAIN - EARLY & CURTIS DRAIN Woodland Township NASHVILLE DRAIN Castleton & Maple Grove Townships To Whom It May Concern: Be advised that a Review Hearing to determine apportionment maintenance on the above-named drains will be held as follows: BOY, Kyle Lee Kneale is the new son of Ken and Diane Kneale of Portland. He was born Aug. 16. 1994. weighing 9 pounds. 7 ounces and was 20 in inches long He joins sister. Kristin, 3. His grandparents are Ray and Marilyn Poasehn and the late Lyle and Joyce Kneale. His great grandparents are Cecil and Maxine Torrey and Geneva Kneale. His great great-grandmother is Zeila Beckhold. LOCATION: Barry County Drain Commissioner's Office 220 W. State Street - Courthouse Hastings, Ml 49058 DATE: September 8, 1994 TIME: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. TELEPHONE: tor (816) 948-4879 The current apportionment Is being proposed tor maintenance performed In 1994. BABY BOY: Bruce Allen Thomas, born August 10 to Timothy and Dana (Brux) Thomas from 6 Spy Glass Lane, Little Rock. Arkansas 72212. weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. Proud grandparents of Little Bruce are: Dr. Thomas and Delores Bruce of Baffle Creek, their first grandchild and 15th grandchild of Ross and Janet Thomas of Lake Odessa. 53 great giandchild of Ethel Haddix of Lake Odessa Appeal of an apportionment may be made within ten (10) days after this hearing by making application to the Barry County Probate Court for the appointment of a board of review. BOY. Andrew David, bom at Pennock Hospital oo Aug 10 at 1.24 p.m. to Gina Brady and David Crumback Jr., weighing 8 lbs and 20 Ms inches long Learn to Prepare Income Taxes BOY, Justin Todd, bom al Pennock Hospital oo Aug 10 at 2:29 a.m. to Tangle and Todd Beenner, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 12 ozs and 22 inches long GIRL, Jessica Aiken, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17 at 1:52 a.m. to Kathy Feasal and Tom Atchison. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs . 12 Vi ozs. and 20M: inches long MS-201* 715-331 *753*11 Dr. Jeffrey Chapman BOY, Austin Mitchell, bom st Pennock Hospital on Aug. 17 at 9:55 p.m. to Scoff and Terri Jordan. Woodland, weighing 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and 21 inches long GIRL, Saundra Leigh, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug 18 at 10 44 a m to Carl and Brenda Wood. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. Ilk ozs and 2044 inches long BOY, Tykr Martin, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug 19 at 3 a m to Carla and Gary Payne. Delton, weighing 6 lbs . 1 oz. and 20 inches long BOY. Travis Michael, bora at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 20 at 1 06 p.m. to Timothy E Walers and Stacy L. James. Delton, weighing 8 lbs . 3 ozs and 19'^ inches long Persons with disabilities needing accommodations for participation should contact the Drain Commissioner one week in advance. Dated this 15th day of August, 1994. Robert W. Shatter Barry County Drain Commissioner H&R BLOCK■ INCOME TAX TRAINING SCHOOL U increase your tax knowledge U obtain a new skill U convenient times & locations For More Information Call: 945-5345 �PaQ« 10 — The Hutings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 Summerfest provides variety of fun for everyone Friday night's performances seemed lo hold the interest of en appreciative audence ot al ages. Shown hero are fvo Ales and an unidentified young girt Singing on the Arts Council stage are tho Winebrenner sisters Becky, 13. Angie, 11. and Kkn. 10, who attend Faith Christian School in Woodland They have been singing together for the lest fveyeers. When the Hastings City Band performed at Summerfest/Arts Alive Friday night, a first time record wu thought to be set. Three generations performed with the band for the first time, it is believed. The Stewards had three family members involved. Art Steward, who used to direct the Hastings Schools' band for 25 years, took a turn at directing the Hastings City Band, whie son Steve played baritone and grandson Kyle performed with the tuba. Current Hastings City Band Director Joe LaJoye wu one of Art Stewards former students. Art noted that ab-xit six to eight of the City Band members were his former students, too. The Barry County Community Chorus, sponsored by the Thomapple Arts Council of Barry County, performed an interesting variety of music in front of the Arts Hatchery Building st Fish Hatchery Park Friday night. Patti LaJoye is director end she was assisted in one number by Pat Williams. The Hastings City Band, directed by Joe LaJoye, performed several patriotic numbers Friday night during the outdoor program. RMMa. SMB14SI -K tMM al VWAA VASGC* WkZo VtLMA J. VABOCS. •-'KZ« WHS VASCCT OSCIAUO tadal SacarMr Ma. STTtHlOr. TO AU IMTBKSTW FBISOMS Your Morool In ihe moy be toorrod or alloctod by ibta hooria*. TAKI NOTKI: On lopoombor 29. 1**4 ot in the prob of courtroom HaattngB. aar A * - oororw A a - - - mm. ■■ - - kaimo A J kJ anew rv - - jus > -* —J ■wciwgon ^u qs Grant Goodeve was a big Mt at Summerfest, said Steve Reid, who books the acts for the event. Goodeve appeared in TV shows shuch as Eight is Enough and Northern Exposure Here, Goodeve is pictured singing in Hastings Sunday afternoon. Pyoboto o bocrtHg will bo hold on the petition of Mover Yoryor rgpwBitinp that bop or Yarpor bo ap­ pointed personal repreoontottve of tho ottof ol Vobno J Yorptr. docooted who lived ot 7320 Koyet Rood RoMewo Michigan, and who died Juno 4. )**4 and requooflng oho that the heirs at Crodhors at the do coos od ore notihod that oil claims oooinst tho os tote will bo lorwver barrod urdoss presented to the (proposed) personal roprosentattvo or to both tho probate court and tho (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths ol the dote of publication of this nohco Notice is further given that tho estots will then bo ossigrvod to entitled persons appearing o* record. August 10. I**4 Rtahord J. Hudson (P1S330) SKGCL. HUDSON. GH A FISHER Safe, who wiS soon bo performing in Russia, stopped in Hastings Sunday to entertain at Summerfest Folk and bluegrass musicians who cal themselves Counterpoint appeared rkjring Sunday's activities Hastings native Catherine Ellis is part of the group. Arts and crafts winners at Summerfest announced SMCEL HUDSON GEE * FISHER (*U) *43-34*5 HASNNGS CITY BANK Winner* m the Hastings Summerfest arts and crafts competition las’ weekend have been announced by chairwoman Deb Dores The winners, their categories ard hometowns were: \lls — I. A pencil and otl by Barbara Bosworth of Mulliken. 2 Frozen C reek Florals of Belmont. Paul Geer and Ruth Smiley 3. June Armock's Ceramics of Conklin Crafts — I Jennifer's Jungle by Jennifer Johnson of Hastings 2 Feed Sack Fashions by Diane Haines of Hastings 3 Creative Touch Workshop. Carolyn Fromer. Nashville Best of Show — Jim Lumbert’s Little Things of Hastings Beth Barren chats with TV star and singer Grant Goodeve who was pert of the entertainment line-up during Summerfest �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 11 Summerfest fun... CONTINUED from page 10 What's a parade without an old-fashioned horse-drawn carnage, a tribute to bygone days? [Lake Odessa NEWS Hida). Sept 2. i\ the dele lor the monthly dinner vpon.M»rcd h) parents and triends of Lakewood Christian School It will begin a( 4:30 al the First Congregational Church. The following night, likely dozens of Lake Odessa people will attend the chicken Leon Madden. 11. helps his father, BIB Madden, break eggs for the scrambled eggs his mother. Jackie was cooking during the Moose AH-You-Can-Eat breakfast Saturday morning. The Wolverine Harmonica Club of Battle Creek and Kalamazoo finished third in the floet competition Potato painting was fun for everyone according to Sara Cruttenden, 14. of Hickory Comers and her little sister, Emma Robbins. 2. The Barry County Sheriffs Department's mounted division won the animal category of the parade The Barry County Photography Club displayed many of its members' artistic acnievements ai a Dootn These girts are riding ther horses as members of the Bndles 'N Bits 4-H Club. One entry in the parade listed all of the Michigan servicemen listed as either prisoners at war or missing in action The Thomapple Garden Club won in the float category for the parade, and a part of the entry was this very ‘green’ vehicle. barbecue at the Woodland Homecoming, pan of Ihe Labor Day festivities The Lake Odessa Arts Commission will meet at the Page Memorial Building on Tues­ day. Sept. 6. al 7:30 p.m. Friends of the Library will meet al 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library, also on Sept. 6. The Lake Odessa Area Chamber of Com­ merce will meet for a bieakfast meeting next week Thursday. Sept 8. at Addison’s North Inn at 7 a.m. to handle chamber business. The civic flower planting done by the chamber members have added to the beauty of the village. Abundant rainfall has helped, along with otherwise daily watering by faithful Chamber member*. Quilters head for Paducah tn the spring, but for anyone who missed the fun bus trip south, there is a vacation seminar for quilters at Ter­ rance Inn at Bay View ne^r Petoskey with three sessions. One run* Sept. 9-11. Anotlir runs Sept 11 to 14. A one-day seminar will be on Sept. 15. Kathy Jenkins of Grand Ledge was guest soloist al Central United Methodist Church on Sunday. She was accompanied to Lake Odessa by her mother. Mary McCartney Beard. Due to the construction project. which hampers full function of Fellowship Hall, the traditional Fall Festival will not be held unil (much) later notice. Interior partitions in the from quarter of die building have been remov­ ed and a temporary wall has been built, which cuts the floor space considerably. There are no restrooms available in the entire building, nor coat space. Several sub-constructor* began work this week on other phases of the project, even some not directly involved with the elevator/stairway phase. The plan calls for an elevator to reach four levels and a stairway giving access to five levels — two floors of Fellowship Hall, along with this basement, sanctuary and balcony of the church. The ex­ terior changes will be very minimal. A wall with two salvaged stained glass window* will replace the breezeway entrance. The glass wall of the hall will be replaced with brick* and smaller windows. Mr*. Jcae Vata of Fourth Avenue and member* of her family have been entertaining relative* form Laredo. Texas. The guests ar­ rived Saturday afternoon. A landmark on M-66 alongside 1-96 ha* disappeared. The yellow roof of the long dosed Horne’s Restaurant was demolished last week, along with it* underpinning*. It was one of the first businesses built to cater to the interstate traffic. In its day it was a successful enterprise. Since then a Mobile station was built and later abandoned. An implement business, a lowing company, a motel, and now a Super Eight Motel have been added lo the mile between Portland Road and Grand River Avenue on Ionia County’s Slate Road. Michigan’s M-66. Local resients are living in the “Year of the Detour.” Jordan Lake Road is still desoared However, section* of it are driveable, but the sides are unfinished and pose a hazard lo driver*. The village section is still a quagmire in spots. Felpausch has an alternate route for it* easterner* who can use Sewer Plant Street off M-50 lo reach the parking lot. Last week, the store had special* for the Lake Odessa store, only with the ad having a wide strip of highway signs across the top and the entire ad announcing “Detour Specials.” Cobbs’ Cor­ ner is easy to reach for residents of Tupper Lake and the streets on the east side of the highwi). but (hey arc musing (heir county road customer*. Bonanza Road has been crossable the entire time and one can reach a gravel/sand road to get to Musgrove Highway. M-66 between Grand River and Tuttle Road has been open the entire time, but travel has been limited lo one lane with stopand-go traffic. Mary Morrice invited a few friend* to drop by on Saturday afternoon in honor of husband Charlie's 97th birthday. Charlie and Mary are retired from their cottage rental/boat rental business and an earlier bait shop. Hi* earlier retirement many year* ago was from manage­ ment of the D & C Store. House guests of Marie Pickens are cousins from out-of-state, daughter aad son-in-law of ihe late Evelyn Chapht. Mn. Chapin was an aunt of the late Clare Pickens. United Methodist Women observed their annual Sunday on Aug 28 by providing usher*, greeter*, coffee hour hostesses, scrip­ ture reader and a review of this year’s ac­ complishment*. They planned all facets of the service in consultation with the pastor Emmett Kadwell, who brought the message on a theme from the Purpose of UMW. Ray and Velma Trumpower of Henderson Road are observing their 60th wedding an­ niversary. Velma made a great many friend* during her year* as the Avon lady and in other emptoyment. Crystal Blakely, a Lakewood sophomore, was one of the featured writer* in a State Jour­ nal column called “Talk Back,” in which three select student* from the greater Lansing area answer a pertinent question posed to all three. This week’s question to which she responded was “Should the U.S. ban cigarette advertising, a* Canada does?” A 5 lb. 5 oc. baby girl was boro to Angie and Don Landon Monday morning. Grand­ parents are the Richard Landons of Andrus Road and the Charles Rayners of Lake Odessa. Jessica and Kayla are the big sister* of the new baby. Union Bank has an outdoor sign indicating their re-opening of the main office on Aug 31. Lake Odessa TV and Appliance has show window signs advertising a "Going-Out-Of Business” sale. Retirement time for Ben McCaul. and for Clayton Boyce, who has been semi-retired for a few months M-66 from Grand River to Tuttle Road is now passable, with only shoulder work to be completed Motorists are no more subject to miie-long traffic lines waiting their turn io go at slow speed. Harold Stannard of Woodland will be the speaker at the September meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society Thursday. Sept. 8. His topic will be the H.M. S. Titanic The society's board of director* met Monday evening and heard reports from Depot Day. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 Power football team for HHS; Tikes to hit’ says Keller Looking lo erase ihe memory ot last season* 2-7 record. Hastings vanity football coach Jeff Kelle.- is concentrating on strengthening the of!c!>«t”e line and speeding up the defense The first test this year will be at Lakewood tomorow night when the Saxon gndders hope to repeal lheir performance from last year when they defeated Ihe Vikings 21-19. Keller, who has nearly twice as many wins as losses in his career as head coach (86-44). said he wants to see the entire team working, "and working hard* while ™ field He said he expects a 'good work ethic, good attitude* and for each Individual to 'show Improvement.* while playing Ibis season." During the pre-season workouts, some players try to curry the favor of the coaching staff by working and timing bard only when the coaches are watching Keller sees all in practice. He watches the Individual groups which an practicing, if not with his own eyes, then through the eyes of his assistant coaches Karl Schwartz and Jeff Simpson Keller wants his giidders working hard all the time, not just when someone is watching. He said the team s personality Is dial of the football team's at old: "they like lo tm...power football.' Last year's leaders oo the team. Todd Sanlnocencio. Travis Williams. Mark Lundquist and Chris Young all graduated and left some key spots open for younger piayers to step forward and shine. Sanlnocencio is replaced by Dan Sherry aa quarterback The two were also on the baseball team together and both were puchers A chance for Sherry to have beard from Sanlnocencio the Un and outs of being Members of the 1994 Hastings varislty footbal team indude (first row. from loft): Cote Bowen. Chris Hawthorne. Jason Bradtoy. Curtis Morgan. Matt Womak. Dan Sherry. Sparky Weedall. Jared Nichols and Josh Hanford Second row: Levi Haight. Joe Lyons. Jamie James. Jessie Efeol. Robert Smith, Asst. Coach Jeff Ed Youngs. Sparky Weedall. Rocky Wager. Rick Rains. Jamie James and Cole Bowen are all expected io fill the backfield sometime during Friday's game. Wager and Rains are 5-foot. 10-lnches and 110 pounds. Youngs is S'-10* and 185 and James is S'-10* I9S and all are sophomores with the exception of Rains, Sherry is a coachable player. -He's intelligent He can see the big picture and wai only base totell him once x~l hell remember * Sherry is also a co-capiain for the team. Back up QB is sophomore Joe Lyons Riling in at the running back positions an ■x players, each with their own special style of running, from w*4* Keller has to who is a junior. Bowen Is a wiry 5-8* 165 and Weedall is the brutish 6'-even. 235 power runner. Both are seniors choose. In the wings are the wide receivers, like Joel Cipdc. Jeremai Cook. Levi Haight. Man MarKenrie Chris Miller, Tom Moore and Jared Nichols for catching Sherry's passes. All are listed on the roster an being wide receivers. Oo the line is the team's other co-csptain Mau Womack. Womack Is a 6'-3* 280. hard tuning, enthusiastic senior who, Keller said, has come a tong way since his first vanity appearance when be was a sophomore. *He wants to be a leader and be has wha Simpson. Head Coach Jeff Kaier. Asst Conch Kart Schwartz. Joel Cipdc. Rocky Wager, Matt Mackenzie. Rick Rains and Dana Davis. TNrd row: Tom Moore. Jason McCabe. Ed Youngs. Chris Milter. Dorak Vtote, Jake Mix. Brim Seymour, Jason Bradtoy. Jeremai Cook. Jon Olmstead and Craig Bowen. it takes to be a leader * Keller said be takes responsibility and knows others oo the team look to him for leadership, and Womack doesn't warn lo lei them down. 'He also wants io be in every play, both defensive and offens;ve * Big man uo Ihe line Is junior linebacker Jason Merrick, who stands 6-3* and tips the scales at 340 pounds. Seven offensive linemen top 200 pounds but three weigh less than 150 pounds In the Twin Valley, which opens Sept. 9 at Sturgis. Keller sees Hillsdale. Marshall and Battle Creek lakeview as being tough opponents and all three are played in order. Hillsdale and Marshall are away and Lakeview is here. -This team Is better than last year's," Keller said, "and I think If we nay injuryfree. our stronger offensive line and quicker defensive line will show us lo be a better team.* 3rd year QB could open up field for Panther gridders Howie Shattuck nans bls third year as the Delton varsity football toam'a quarterback, Friday, as the ParBhers host Gull Lake to the team's opener Hell be back there without bis favorite running back. Jason Thomas. Thomas, In his senior yew. ssi the school record last seaaon with more than 1.600 yards rushing. Another running back. Brian Adams, also went thr way of graduation. The team also tost two of the big men on ihe line. Jason Cbarkowskl and PhU Carson. Returning this season la bruiser Link Pape, a tackle who was All Barry County and All­ KVA to 1993. Travis Ferris, the 'younger and fixer Fer­ ris.* nils up a large hole al the center posi­ tion and Gary Raber rearm in a molb-roie. He'll be the point after kicker, wilt play on the defens*-1 line and aa a tight rod. He may also see time at running beck as the coach looks for Thomas's protege. Chad Lenz and Scon Haas win also see time to the back field Coach Rob Heertaus. who oners Ha 1 Ito year at the helm of Panther football, has hu wide outs running patterns, which might mean hell have Shattuck throwing more. Speedster Antonio Liceaga is one of the corners and he ton cutting moves which could leave rucks to a defender's idea about covering turn. Looking for a quarterback will be Ben Hanetfeow at nene tackle md Brad Barcroft, a tough linebacker who can play both inside and our Lan year the Panthers sufiered a opening night loss to Gull Lake, then went on to have a respectable 6-3 seaaon and finished 5-2 to the KHamaaoo Valley Association *So tar dm year.* Heethtus said. "we've have a very good camp. We've looked good in ow senmages and the men have enthusi­ asm about the game* He said the team has set a goal for them­ selves and it's to win the KVA title. Heethius said the team has a good sense of V.-’l The 1994 Defton varislty footbal squad includes (first row. from toft). Ron McCarty. Shawn Copan. Justing Newington. Antonio Liceaga. Scott Haas. Rex Rug and James Stevens. Second row: Tony Rodarte. Stove Drake. Ben Haneckow. Randy Seariess. Tony Hooker. John Mftctiel and Kytee Dootoy. Third unity nd knows one pilyer canncx cany the rest. but rather, everyone has to work to complete the mission. "Everyone has to come out ready lo play a complete game.' r patronize Heethius said the special teams will be play makers, and with a passing threat to complement the running game, the team is coming together. i Row: Paul Vickery. James Vickery, Dan Smith, Brad Barcroft, Howto Shattuck. Chad Lanz and Travis NeSmlth Fourth row: Casey Craft. Andy Johnson. Link Pape. Dormy Thomas. Gary Fisher. Travis Fisher and Craig Wendt One concern be does have. Is Ihe tolidarity of the defensive line. They are a green line and they need more experience.* the coach said. "Illi be interesting to see how they do in a real game * Delioo boat the Blue Devils oo ihe Pan­ ther field. Friday night a 7:30. Barry County Lumber 228 N. InduMrtal Parti, Haatinge 045-3431 ft— ... ?■ King’s Music Center 130 W. State, Heatings 0484284 t»W MM, Heatings 241W. ---------------------* Bob’s Grill a Restaurant >’i^ V’ Plumb’s Vslu-Rlts 8484821 138 E. Court. Hastings 0484022 1218 W. ■rartnmanteiaigmMhsmuMk tan Arby’s 4MK araa - a — 0484210 a a ■- -alM — 3WN, HBBWtQb 945-9105 lormanco Phis �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 13 New coach, new teachings for Saxon girls basketball Saying the team is working hard during the pre-season, doesn t say enough about them, accoiding to new Hastings girls var­ sity basketball coach Beth Stevens. "I didn't work with any of them over the summer." Stevens said, "because I wa* hued on so late tn the year." The team, according to Stevens, has been working two a-day practices with extra drills cm execution of the set offensive and defensive plays. Tm expecting a lot out of the team and the individual players." she said "I want them prepared to come at J play every game like it is the most important one of the sea­ son." Stevens is without the services of last sea­ son s big scorers Kelly Eggers. Tia Nichols and Kate Murphy, gone by way of gradua­ tion. Eggers and Nichols were All-Twin Valley and Murphy was honorably men­ tioned. The first-year varsity coach said it isn't clear which athletes will be the stand-out this season because many have shown talent, speed and coordination to play the game well. "1 here is the opportunity for any of the team members to stand out." she said. "Sara McKcough will be a good leader if she gets more vocal in her directing on the floor, as would Molly Arnold or Mindy Schauble Daniel Dipert has shown promise from three-point range and Rachel Young looks good as a guard/forward'' Me Keough. Schauble and Dipert return from last sea­ son's team The Lady Saxons finished last season 9­ 12 overall and 7-7 in the Twin Valley. Steven* expects them to be better than that tliis year She said the team is working well to- Mamberi of the Ha»~..gs varsity basketban team include (first row, from left) Melissa Shriner, Denise Heath. Amanda Jennings. Danielle Dipert. Sarah McKeough, Mody Arnold. Mind Schaubel and Jenny King Second row: Asst Coach Katie gether. despite the fact that there are fresh­ men and sophomores on the varsity team. "The juniors and seniors know the under­ classmen are on the team bec**tse they are good enough to be there. They (the team) Kowalczyk. Jeannette Jennings. Emily Dipert. Colleen Loftus. Rachel Young, Kelly BeIIegraph, Coach Beth Stevens and manager Colleen Woods. know they have io work hard together to earn some respect in the Twin Valley and winning will be the way to do it." The team, with a wide variety of experi­ ence. play both a physical game, with sev­ eral players strong enough to push into the key, as well as a finesse game for perimeter offense. "I'm looking forward to seeing how well they play," Stevens said. "They have Hastings eagers top Vikings in opening game 57-32 Ikxmniiing the boards and shexMi ng oficn and accurately was the key for the Hastings girls vanity basketball team as they opened the season with a 57*32 trouncing of Lakewood. Tuealay. Mindy Schaubel scored 13 and Jenny King added 12 points io pace the Saxons. Mackenzie Pierson led the Lady Vikes with 10 points. The Saxons held the Vikes to single digits In every quarter, allowing seven in the first, nine in the second, eight in the third and six in the final period. Hastings, on the other hand, put up 15 points in the first quarter and added 18 in both the second and third periods. Substituting freely in the final quarter, the Saxons were held to six points, but 10 of the 13 girls on the team scored. King was 4-of-4 from the free throw line and Schaubel was 7-of-8. "It was a well-played game." said firstyear varsity coach Beth Stevens. "Everyone on the floor hustled and King moved to the basket very well." She said the Hastings' press defense had the Vikings struggling throughout the game, and when they tried to break it. they got into foul trouble. The team plays at Delton tonight with the Junior varsity starting at 5:30 p.m. worked very hard in the pre-season and 1 think they're ready." Losing five doesn’t concern Delton-Kellogg’s new basketball coach The varsity cheerteadera for Hastings are (sitting): Joyate Endres, Sarah McKelvey. Melissa Craven and Charity Cruttenden. Kneeing: Nichole Haskin. Tonyri Scott snd Romy Barnas. Bade Erica Tracy. Members ot the Defton girts vanity basketbal lean Indude (tint row, tram Mt): Amy Cook, JM Campbell, Heather Haas. Shanl Wartman and Juste Gert Second row: Sam Hudson. Jam Losing five at last xemoo’i Delton girls basketball vastly players, doesn't concern the new coach tor Ute team Gary Harrington, who moves into Ute slot left vacant by retired Dwight Umphier. coached Ute junior varsity hoopsiers tor seven seasons a Deten. He didn't coach Iasi season's 11-9 varsity team which bowed out to Hasting! in the semi-finals of district play He was busy coaching a 17-3 junior varsity team. Harrington will be without All-county se­ lectee Mixuca Reyna, who graduated, and other standouts who upset Allegan in the opening game of districts last year. Also gone io graduation is Jen Rick. Marie TsjuL April Cornelius and Elaine Aden Back for another year are Amy Cook. Swrii Doeie. Sham Wen man. Sam Hudson BouTOo. Sam Lanbngs. Sarah Doeie. Kato MaBeoon and Coach Gary Harrington. and Justie Goff All saw lime last year on the court Other eagers on the learn are Kan Matieson. the shot put record holder for DKHS. Sam Lamlnga also at track and field fame at the school. Jem Bourdo. Jill Campbell and I leather Haas "I think we have a good ball club here." Harrington said. *We have more speed, they are taller and stronger than tan year's team." The team spent four days al a Central Michigan Universily camp learning the game with the emphasis on pressure defense and ball handling fundamentals this summer. "If everyone pulls together, well be very competitive for the KVA tide." Harrington said, adding that he didn't have problems with the girls working together. "AU 10 of them get along and all 10 are aggressive and dedicated.' He said practices have been business-like and intensive, but the girls seem to be hav­ ing fun with the game. He expects the games to be the same way. "I want them to come to the game ready to play I want them to be focused on the game for the entire game and be game players.'be said Mattawan is the early-season favorite, with its returning all-stater. Pcnnfield and Kalamazoo Christian are also looking strong, according to Harrington. "But I think, with the line up we have, well be a strong contender for the title.* In a nor.-conference match up. the Pan­ thers take on the Hastings teams tonight at home. The 1904 Hastings girts tennis team Indudes (sitting): Megharm Murphy. Angie Lyons. Stacey Duron. Becca Keeler. Lisa Cooldin and Maha NeS. Kneeling: Laura McKinney. Carta Case. Rachel Dreyer. Elena Melon. Suzy Schmader. Brooke Lutz and Becky Merriman Standing: Emly Cassel, Meghan Kaiser. Elzabeth Uncoifthd, Betsle Keeler. Karen DeMott. Katie Brandt. Jessica Olmstead. Tiffany Seymour Kerrth Sherwood and Coach JUie VanOlver. A preseason story was unavailable at press time. Cloverdale General Store Brand** Photographic 'Coverdale, Michigan (616)6252994 0450719 Delton Herdware & Outdoor Power Equip. 102 N. Grove & 126 Orchard, Defton 328 S. Broadway. HaaUno* ' WBCHT Dairy Isle 119 W. State. Hastings 0453414 215 S. Grove (M-43) — Delton White’s H — Am Sown Printing Photographic Studio 131 W. State. Heatings 0453967 Delton Auto Supply 9839 S. Watt Lake Rd., Defton 6256380 9452474 121 E. Orchard. Defton • 6258340 Hair Company 0253779 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 Strong team returning for HHS boys golf Losing only the No. 6 goiter lo graduation, ihe Hastings golf team is a strong contender to win the Twin Valley this me Coach Ed ion der Ho(T Saul only Andy Cove is not returning to this year's team. "We re strong this year." he said "The kids wotted hard through the summer and continue to wort al tbeir games even now ~ Top goiter on the team is Robert Wager He's been the medalist in several pre-season matches and all ot the team's early season matches Following close behind him are Jon Lamence. Mau Kirkendall. Jason Fuller. Jun Jacobs and Scott Long. The five finished in order with scores ot .19.40. 41.42.43. and 44 in Tuesday night's versus l-oweil In Monday s match against Wayland. Delton, and Middleville. Wager was also Ihe medalul as the Saxon goiters finished in first with a 1SL In pre-season matches the team has fl.;:.bed fifth in the Lansing Sexton Invitational and ninth in the Mason Invitational. "The kids work hard on the course." von det Hoff said. "They wort as a team by helping each other and teaching each txher the finer points of the game." von der Hoff said the key tor winning the Twin Valley will be consistent play by Members ot tho 1994 Hastings boys varsity god team include (first row. from left): Jon Jacobs. Matt Klrtendall and Robert Wager. Second row: Coach Ed von der Hoff. Scott Long. Jon Lawrence and Jason Tutor everyone on the team. "We should finish first, or maybe a very strong second." the coach said, "but lo place in regionals. we ll have lo improve across the board. The kids have had a good start lo this season, they'll just have to keep it going.' Older soccer team is junior dominated for Hastings The 199* Hastings varsity soccer team Indude (in front) keepers Chad Price and Travis Moore. Second row: Manager Sam Statlord. Chris Stafford, Mike OpotsKi. Nick Lewis. Joe James. Mart kaiser. Damon Gonzales. Jim Robbe. Mike Toburen. Damian deGoa and Eric VanDerMoien. Third row: Last year's vanity soccer team started the season with a dismal 5-7 record. By the end of the season, the team had unproved lo 9-9­ 1 and gave distnct champion Caledonia a run for its money in the final game of the season for the learn. This season, the only starter not returning ts 6-foot. 7-tnch Ben Hughes With returning starters Fred Jiles. Mike Toburen and Derek Chandler. ?U three All­ County players from last season. Coach Doug Mepham sees a lot of leadership showing. Ryan Giltons. another All-county choicc from last year came out for the team. Steve Storrs, Kant Yodar. Asst coach Mart Cartton. Derek Chander. Jaff Storm, Kevin Shuford. Ryan GMons. Aaron Baker, CM* Norris, Fred J4es. Mandy Morgan. TJ MBeson and Coach Doug Mepham. Mepham said the three captains are lead­ ing by example and has "cautiously" enter­ tained thoughts about doing better in the conference and throughout the schedule. He said it also depends on bow many injuries the team suffers and bow well the team handles itself with 11 away games and seven at home. He said that during the pre-season, the team is trying new alignments, new posi­ tions for players and working on getting the team to wort in a cohesive manner, instead of individualistic Kevin Shuford, a junior and Jeff Storrs and Chris Stafford, a pair of freshmen, have stood out significantly enough, to get the coach to second look their abilities. Mepham is looking at Titting the younger players in with the older more experienced playen. The defense is also a focus of attention with Mepham working the team on keeping the opponents from scoring. He thinks the more experienced players, the depth of the bench and the faster speed of this season's team shows there is a chance to improve Us record. DK golf lost no players; coach very happy ll*s a high school coach s drcam io return all of bis lop players from the previous season and Delton varsity golf coach. Kent Enyan. is just the person to know He didn't lose anybody from last year to graduation and picked up four freshmen to add to his team this season. His five top golfers. Ryan Vliek, Tim Shafer. Ryan Mingerink. Marv Cook and Matt Salisbury, arc all back for another try at cracking into the top half of the Kalamazoo Valley Association. Of the four freshmen who came out this season. Enyan said Scott Hovenac is one who could break into the top six golfers on hu team. • Enyan said it will be difficult, just because of the nature of the game. "Golf it known as a rich man s game and kids who can go to private schools like Kalamazoo Christian and Hackett are from families which naturally have more money to let their kids play golf." he said. He also said the private schools could also "recruit” players for lheir teams, whereas public schools are not permitted to recruit. Another team he knows has a very good team every year is Mattawan, a public school He said the three sc!kx)Is are always atop the KVA standings in golf. Last year the Panther golfers finished fifth in the KVA and with all his players back, he feels the learn can finish al leut fourth in the conference and if the kids continue to work hard at improving their individual scores could Tight for third. There are seven teams in the KVA. Enyan said the kids are good people lo coach and work well together. He said be expects Vliek. and All-county and All­ conference selectee from last year, to finish in the top three in the conference and hopes Shafer can also work his way into the top ten. Delton opens its KVA season with a jamboree at Paw Paw. Sept. 7. Due to pre-season engagements, the golf team wu unavailable for photos oo press day at the high school. New coach, new faces, but eager to improve DK boys soccer team The teem member* m Ihe 10M Delton Soccer team include Chad Chambtess. CM* FrtML DalRtf-tdbaig. Tlmf-pe. Ken Haas, Steve Herwarth. Tyler Jansen, Jason Kimbrough. Shawn Kimbrough. Shannon Martin-Reck. Chris Norton. Kart Norton, Todd Rone. Joshua Seller and Eric Wheeler. The team is coached by Jim Jansen. Jim Jansen is the new coach for the Del- loo boys soccer team and be inherit! a team which was riddled with problems last year The former coach was la go after last sea­ son and the team lost eight ptayen to gradu­ ation. But Jansen isn't disparaged by the new­ ness of It alL He feels the learn is becoming a cohesive unit and getting better The team is gelling lo know each other and to know lheir coach.' Jansen said. They are really waking together.' A pair of unrelated defenders. Chris Nor­ ton and Karl Notion and midfielders Chad Chamblesa and Steve Herwarth are four of the kids Jansen expects to stand out and keep the Panther kickers in the game*. The goal keepers Chris Farwell and Tyler Jansen are also on the coaches list to stand out. Herwarth. a junta and Todd Rolfe have distinguished themselves as the team leadera. Jansen said. team, an injury could be devastating to the team. He said by building a good conditioning runners The teams, which didn't have a girls cross country team last year, has no seniors this year But Gibson said juniors Clay Louden and Angie Lilbbridge have become defacto team leaden because of their jcrsooahty base, the endurance will grow and possibili­ ties of injuries lessen. And while running is an individual sport, the coach said "these kids really get along and support each other Cross country is like that, it brings that type of personality out in an individual Gibson said because of the strength of the boys cross country team, it could be a strong contender in the Kalamazoo Valley Associa­ tion Standing in their way will be a strong returning group from Hackett. For the girls team. Hackett. Kalamazoo Christian and Paw Paw are the early picks to win the con­ ference and leadership. Three new runners will replace Janue Smith and Nate Kendall who graduated. Amanda Valaquez, Ryan Hamden and Casey louden are the new runners tn who Gibson has seen promise. The Louden brothers and Josh Smith. Gibson said, have done well m the pre-season Health will be of concern to the coach. Because of the small number out for the > emphasizing ball control while on offense. He said be expects each individual lo 'develop solid soccer skills, give support to Ihe ball handler and have good field vision ' Tough opponents facing the Panthers will be established teams like Kalamazoo Hacketl and Christian and Mattawan. J . , , 4 < j Members of the Defton cross country teams, which are coached by Jim Gbson, include Amanda Valaquez. Angie UMbridge. Angie Schiedel. Carol Johnson. Stacy Hammond. Sonja Robertson. Nichdai Jacobs. Josh Smith, Clay Louden. Casey Louden. Ryan Hamden and Ben Stanton. Brian's Hastings Banner .Harting* . M54637 ICS Travel BiflERaitaoad. 943*02 Hasting* Bowl am f Woodlawn, Hatting* 1111 w. Gtw St, Harting* MSM15 Stefano's Pizza 1800 S. Hanotrer, Hatting* MBSM8 ISM 8. Bedford Rd., Harting* ' a S ’ ■ * * 4 The coach also feels, as a team, the kids will form a cohesive defensive unit and he's Seniorless cross country teams could still be competitive •A hard working team which got down to practice." waa bow Delton cross country Coach Jim Gibson. described thia season! * ' , raoocBmm 103 N. Grove 8t, Drtton 82MNB , -..J �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 — Page 15 Strong workers, good attitude for cross country team Members of the Hastings cross country team inducte (attttng): Tyler Atoning, Matt Birman, Micheto Goto. Tammy Smith, Kate Smith. Lori MaivMte and Marie DeWitt Standing center: Ryan WNterd. Nichole Wood, Dentate. Rochelle Day. Charissa Shaw. The Hatttags boys cross country team lost its three lop runners, but Coach Paul Fulmer feels the returning runners on both the girls and boys teams form competitive squads. The Hastings teams finished fourth in the Twin Valley last year. The boys finished eighth in regionals and the girls finished ninth. Clayton Mackenzie, (he boys top runner who graduated in June. Mike Neymeijer. the No. 2 runner for the boys who's also not on the team this season, and Mane DeWta, the girls team top runner all went to state com­ petition. DeWin is the only one to return The boys team, adding five freshmen to Andrea Wilbur. Jenny Warren. Larry Smith. Kerri Schroder and Rob Dixon. Back: Coach Paul Fulmer. Brad Bustance and Tim Rounds the ranks. Fulmer secs as having great promise if they continue to work as hard as they have been in the pre-season. Brad Bustance. Tim Rounds, Rob Dixon. Tyler Allerding and Ryan Willard have all slid into the running grove for the Saxons For the girls team. Lori Maiville and Nic­ hole Wood return with DeWitt to the team. They were the team s top three runners last year Joining them oo the field will be Charissa Shaw and Katie Thornes, two freshmen who Fulmer thinks show promise as distance runners Larry Smith and Mart Birman, two other runners corung back from last season, as well as th.- top three girls, are who Fulmer is looking to for peer leadership oo the team. "The girls show a lot erf potential." the coach said, "but it's too hard to say about the boys team because they are so young. They could surprise a lot of teams." He said the Twin Valley championship is anybody's guess because all the teams arc so well rounded. The Hastings team hosted the Barry County Cross Country Invitational, last night, and the results will be run in the Re­ minder, Tuesday. Summerfest Run/Walk results told The following is a list of the may »r winner, at the Hastings Summerfest Run/Walk held Saturday Mea s SK Overall Wuner. David Sydow, Women's SK Overall Winner. Tamara Ben jamtn, Midteville. Men's SK Matters Win sen, Mike Schavey. Hastings; Women's SK Hirn Waner. Liz Lancaster. Hastings. Meas SK Seaaor Mauers Warner. Dean Neto. Women s SK Senior Masters Warner. Donna Oa Paw Pl; Men's Clydesdale SK Waner. Doug Durkee. Caledonia Women's Clydesdale SK Winner. Debbie Donkcr. Middleville Mea s I OK Overall Warner. Jeff Zylttra. Grind Rapads. Women's Overall IOK Was­ ner. Kimberly Rubotn; Men's Matters IOK Warner. Frank Schwartz. Grand Rapsds; Women's Matters IOK Winner. Dorothy Walker, Hartings. Men's Sensor Matters IOK Winner. Jerry Johncock. Grand Rapwis; Men's Clydesdale. IOK Winner. Bemx Momber. Grand Rapids; Women's Clydeadak IOK Warner. Diane Ebaugh, Hastings Men s SK Walk Wmner. Jerry Cameruci. Rkhtend; Women s SK Walk Warner. Pam Alvord. Portage Men s Matters SK Walk Winner. Chuck Fielder. Elkhart. Women s Mien SK Walk Waner. Bev Spoetara. Hartings. Men s Senior Matters Walk Win ner. Neil Brandie. Hastings. Women's Senior Matters Walk Winner. Joanne Machuta. Grand Rapids. In tes year's event 302 participants preregntered which was the largeM evtt. Ok Jerry Herig takes aim in the horseshoe pitching contest Record number show up for horseshoes A record number of tossers showed up for this past weekend s horseshoe pitching con­ test. according io Pete Tossava. director of the event. Tossava said 36 showed up for the event and enough stuck around to have z doubles competition. Winners and runners up in each division were: A Div. Curt Benedict. Larry Cotton; B Div. Lester Lord. Ned Downing; C Div. Jerry Herig. Roily Wilcox. D Div. Mark Schmidt, Carroll Benedict, E Div. John Nichols. Nmcy Cotton F Div. Date McCall, Dave Tossava. Winners of the doubles tourney were Ned Downing and Dennis Downing and runners up were Jim Rowe and Dale McCall. Tossava said he was thankful for all the help of everyone who helped in the event which drew contestants from Dehon, Cale­ donia, Sunfield and Hastings. SPORH Hastings soccer teams win two to start the season Hastings cross country runner Mario DeWitt. loft, was nipped at the wire by MdtlevMe s cross country coach Tammy Benjamin Both recorded a time ot 20 47 lor tin 5k tun. ______ ______________________ ____ boadnd revenren people registered the mor tuag tri the event This total entry of 419 wu one second largest There were 2I( in the 5K ran. 95 m the IOK run and 94 in the 5K walk For more information or if you have quesuom call John Warren al 945-J412 Both the Hastings varsity and junior varsity teams started the season with wins. Against Lowell on Friday, the Saxon vanity team got goals from Ryan Gillons, Chris Norris and Derrick Chandler in the 3­ 0 shutout. Hastings had 28 shots on goal to the Red Devils's 15. Coach Doug Mepham said he is seeing marked improvement on ball handling and movement of the ball across the entire field. He added that Fred Jiles and Mike Toburen both stood out as leaders on the field and Arson Baker "did a wonderful" job at the fullback position. In the varsity team's second game of the year. Monday, the Saxons dug themselves a 2-0 hole early in the 3-2 win over Charlotte because, according to Mepham, "they thought it would be easy after the shut out ove* Lowell. They weren't ready to play and they got behind." Freshman midfielder Chris Stafford scored his first goal of his varsity career to get the Saxons out of the possible shut out. Gillons followed suit with his second goal of the season on a penalty kick and Jiles scored the game-winner late in the game. "h was a very dose and physical game." Mepham said. "The team had to work hard to come back from the 2-0 hole.* The junior vanity team had a 5-3 win over the Red Devils and a 3-0 shut out over the Orioles. Kevin Cooney had two goals and Garrett Gonzales had one against Charlotte. The teams played Battle Creek Lakeview in the Twin Valley opener last night and will travel to Marshall tonight. They will play at Delton Sept. 7 and wool Lave another home game until the Hastings/Lakeview game Sept. 14. JV hoops thumped by Lakewood Despite 10 points from Summer Gillons. including eight for eight from the free throw line, the Hastings junior varsity basketball team was defeated by Lakewood 59-29. Tuesday. Lakewood's Jennifer Mitchell had a game-high 13 points and Jame Schrock added 12 to lead the Lady Vikes. The junior Saxons scored in double Wafcnrs leeve the line in the 5k waft Winner of the event was Jerry Cameruci of Hard’s Quick Stop 4M Wadi Lake Rd., Hitingi Jaff Zytstra of Grand Rapids was the winner of the men's overall 10k run figures in the first quarter with 12 points, before the Lakewood defense stiffeud up and held them to five points in the both the second and fourth and seven in the third. The Vikings scored 18 in the first and third, nine in the second and 14 in the fourth. The junior Saxons are 0-1 in the early season with a game at Delton tonight. Support the Team of Your Choice/ j □ilWfl r OPTICS Coleman Agency NAPA Auto Parts 218 E. State Mmt, Hastings 94M873 203 8. Michigan Ave., Hastings 9450412 122 N. Jefferson, Hastings 948-9896 Gavin Chesroiet • Mck • Deo-Pewdec On «M7 North of Middleville 795-3318 -------------------------------------------------- I Farmers Food Sendee I MOB E. ReHroed, Hastings 815 WM Barry Auto Supply, Inc. Hastings Chrysler * Ptyasosith J&S Auto Sales 304 N. Broadway. HaeMnge • Dodge • Jeep • Eagle 1455 W. State St., Hastings 9454383 230 N. Broadway, Hastings 948-4077 “Your tocaf pwt* ptus otoro. ** I State Fenn Insurance PAUL PETEMON 329 W. Mill St.. Hastings 948-8001 �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1. 1994 Winners announced in 3-on-3 Summerfest tourney Michele Reynolds gets her helmet bucketed on by her husband, Andrew Wesolowski before heading oft with friends on the 62-bike course, during Summerfest The friends riding 'with Grace Anderson The winners in Use 1994 Summerfest 3- oo-3 basketball tournament in the boys division were a team from Woodland The Woodland boys, a team composed of Kory Brodbeck. Kenny Bump. Jason Elenbaas and Ryan Westendorp held off all challengers io win the top trophy Ramsen up in the boys division were a team sponsored by Brenton Village Auto Wash. The team memben were Adam Gee. Andrew Courtright. Darnell and Mark Areas In Use mens dtvuuai. a Delton team composed of Jason Cntatange. Jeff Barczak. JJ Markley and Jeff Taylor look the firstplace trophy OPEN MEETINGS .. a county employee, said Mitchells attorney. Carol Jones Dwyer. 'She (Julie) was terribly him. frankly, and offended that those meetings were held behind closed doors and away from the public s eye.' Dwyer said. Mitchell alleged in the lawsuit that the commissioners serving on the Criminal Justice Comminee. who oversee the asrmal shelter, knowingly violated the Open Meetings Act. however "they never admitted to violating the act." Dwyer said. They consented lo the judgment." In the consent judgment signed by Collette, the court made no finding of fact or law on whether the violations were intentional or unintentional oo the pan of the conuniisioncrs. Boze Usid the problem stemmed from •biding by an ‘unwritten policy" that had no legal basis ‘We felt and were told lhai we (the Criminal Justice Comminee members) were (automatically) acting as depanment heads due to the fact that John (Gates, former shelter director) was not there any longer." Boar said Consequently. Boze said, when dealing with Mitchell, ‘we tried to be nice so all of this (conversation) didn't drift downstairs (the commissioner chambers is like a loft without walls oo portions of two sides of the room which is located above other offices). We went to the back room (adjacent to the commission chambers) and shut the door. That we did. "When you're dealing with personnel problems as a department head, you can shut the door, bet we weren t depanment heads like we were led to believe.’ Boar said. "We weren't authorized to be department heads by the full board" Wenger sa»dNever once did 1 ever dream with that door being shut that we were doing anything wrong." Boze added. We tned to protect our employee. ‘And the other thing that bothers me immensely is that Orvia Moore shouldn't even be named." she said “Orvin had nothing to do with it. It s bothered me from day one because Orvin never should have been named in this whatsoever There is no reason. There was nothing to acc-ise Orvin of." said Boze. adding that Moore attended one meeting She also noted that Moore was not named as county board chairman in the suit, but as a commissioner "Then when it came time tur arbitration (with Julie). Mark tells us. oh. we did violate it (the Open Meetings Aa) because i kept Margaret Fowler (a Banner reporter) out of that meeting. " Lthel said "God is my witness we never knew. Bob and I. ikat Mark told Margaret she Taking second w»« the team of C.B. Long. Richard Long. CoUy Carlson and Larry Faber. The third-place finishers were a team from Brenton Village Auto Wash with lie team memben being Bruce Gee. Brad Gee. Brian Sherry and John Nemetz. Greg Gillons. coordinator of the event, said It was a fine event this year and went smoothly with the help of the volunteers who worked as scorekeepers He also thanked Fteafab Horiaon for the use of then driveway which was used for the courts. The money raised by the event will be used by the athletic boosters for help suppin high school athletics I them are (from left) Johanne Ian and Carl Singleton. The Singletons are from Deartoom and the others are from Fenton. Ml. Julius Foster Martz| HASTINGS - Grace Anderson, 83, former resident of Sl Louis, Michigan and Downers Grove, Illinois left Tendercare to be with the Lord, August 21. 1994. She was preceded in death by her infant son. Gary Michael Anderson, bom and died September 21. 1955; her husband. Elmer Anderson, June 14, 1972. Grace is survived by two sisters, Peggy Jansen of Westmont, Illinois and Violet Lindburg of Woodridge, Illinois; seven children, Wesley Anderson of Downers Grove, Illinois, Elmer Anderson of Bowling Brook, Illinois. Wilma King of Manchester, Tennessee, Renee Buerke of Perris. California, Lorry Anderson of Perris, California, Gloria Wiremen of Hastings and Joyce Buchanan of Breckenridge, Michi­ gan; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren She will always be remembered for her outward testimony of her Christian life. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her. Funeral services were held at Whiting Funeral Chapel mBrackeruidge, Michigan on August 23, 1994. Burial was in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Breckenridge, next to her husband. HAS I INGS - Julius Foster Martz, 70 of Hastings passed away Friday, August 26,1994 at Grand Rapids Home of Veterans. He was bom March 25, 1924 in Caro the son of Levi and Maty (Gallop) Martz. Julius lived in Missouri and Honda but lived most of his life in Hastings. He served in the United Slates Army from 1942-1945. He work­ ed at the E.W. Bliss Company for 38 yean. Mr. Martz loved bowling and golfing and was a member of Hastings Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Rosina Allen and Gertrude Jaruien. Mr. Martz is survived by daughters, Linda (Darrel) Willyard of Middleville, Marianne (Larry) Henley of Hastings and Susan Du of Grand Rapids; eight grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sister Hazel Caswell of Stanton; two brothers, A1 fred M artz of Ba Id win and Wayne Martz of Minnesota; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, August 29 at Girrbach Funeral Home with Reverend Bufford W. Coe officiating. Burial at Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. other committee members had planned io follow through with the firing. One of the major problems of the Mitchell case was that the committee and its attorney were not aware that Mitchell had additional rights under the county animal control ordinance as well as her union contract. Doster and Boze said "We hal abided by her union contract," he rights iney enjoy under the law." Until the lawsuit was filed, Dwyer said there were serious questions about whether the County Board's standing committees had to post notices of meetings, be open to the public and keep meeting minutes. "They failed to comply tn numerous incidences," Dwyer said. The finance and property committees were two examples she cited Moore raid Wednesday that the Finance Committee started keeping minutes this year. "This (judgment) simply tells me that the Criminal Justice Committee must keep minutes and must keep the doors open, which we always had up until this personnel problem." Boze said. "It has made commissioners more aware of the Open Meetings Aa." Moore said of the significance of the suit. "There has been some good and some positive come out of called Mark, who was the other board member, and I asked him. and he said, oh no. no. no. no. If we re going to do anything, we have to do it now There are only a few days according to the union rules that we could fire her.' "So I called Craig Mutch and Craig agreed with Mark. But I with now that we would have overruled him (Mark) and brought her (Mitchell) back and let Al deal with her. It's loo late now. Things have happened. They ve been blown exit of proportion The animal shelter is running beautifully. Then, arc no problems down there any more except the buildings. It's going great.’ Boze said Wenger said his intention was to put Mitchell back to work under the direction of a different supervisor "We would have had the same results with a kx less cost to the county and less public opinion on the whole situation." he said. Doster said he didn't want to retain Mitchell because "I was merely going with what the attorney's position was." He said he thought the situation had progressed too far to drop it and said the Barbara A. Wilson| PINE LAKE - Barbara A. Wilson. 87. of Fords Point, Pine Lake and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away Tuesday, August 23,1994 at Evergreen Manor where she had been a patient since May 1994. She was bom January 6, 1907 in Battle Creek the daughter of the late George A. and Louise M. (Green) Brown Barbara wu raised in Battle Creek and lived there until moving to Fords Point. Pine Lake in the late 1950'a. She graduated from Battle Creek Central High School and attended Hillsdale College. Barbara was employed for many yean at Sullivan Dairy in Battle Creek, retiring from there. She also owned and operated the Pine Lake Antique Shop. She enjoyed collecting antiques, reading, fishing and hunting. Preceding her in death wu a daughter, JoAnn Gamsay, 1987. She is survived by a son, David L. Wilson of Battle Creek; two granddaughters, Mary Ami Connor and Ann Riedner; four step-grandsons; nine step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, August 27 at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Burial at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Charity of ones’ choice. I . continued from page 1 couldn't come in. “He told us just prior to the arbitration when this (subject) came up "You can't keep a reporter out or the public either." Boze said. "Unless it's an officially closed meeting." Mark Doster said he did tell Fowler that he didn't think a certain comminee meeting would be open because it involved a personnel matter and said she would probably have to get Mitchell s permission to attend. He said Fowler left before Mitchell arrived. Doster said Boze "may have forgotten or thought it differently" but he immediately told Boze and Wenger that he had told Fowler the meeting w j closed and they did not dispute it. Doster also said the violation of the Open Meetings Act didn't stem from that incident, but rather the fact that the committee took three actions, including Tiring Mitchell, during "closed meetings' when the group thought it was legally acting as department head. "On any body's part, it was never an intentional violation (of the act)." Doster said. Discussing the past animal shelter situation. Boze said she and Wenger wanted to bring Mitchell back to work when she was oo paid leave before her firing, but that Doster and the board's attorney. Craig Mutch, said no. "When we brought Al McCrumb aboard (as new shelter manager) and got him situated. 1 called Bob and I asked him. I said, shall we bring Julie back to work under AL?" Boze said. "That's a totally different situation." and he said, let's try it.' So I I mH. ' He saxl there was a "very strange clause’ in the animal control ordinance (that has since been changed) which allowed more rights than union bargaining rights. Boze said she things the county would have won its case against Mitchell if they had fallowed it through the court system, but that it would have been wasteful to have spent that much money. Judge Collette, in the consent judgment, also ordered the commissioners to provide public notice of all meetings subjea to the Open Meetings Act and ordered them to keep and make public minutes of all meetings subjea io the ao. The commissioner defendants also were ordered by the judge to hold all meetings subjea to the aa in sessions open to the public unless a closed session is permitted by Section 8 of the Act or any other applicable provrions. "We did have minutes of every meeting," P.ize said. "We always have kept minutes " They can be obtained in the clerk's office, usually within a week, Moore raid.after a meeting. The judgment shows that the County Board "is no different from any other public body in the state," Dwyer said There's no question that the County Board has come a long way in terms of acknowledging their obligations (in accordance with the Open Meetings Act), she raid. She said today the board is conducting itself in compliance with the act. "The judgment "simply serves to remind cor-nty officials and the public at large of the it. "If it's going to be depicted as a personal vendetta and a publicity stunt by certain individuals in the community, then I don't th.‘nk any body's going to gain by it. The plain and simple fact is that there was a mistake made and if any body's in a position where they are going to make decisions in their life or on a board and they don't make a decision, they ought to run for president." be said. Dwyer also alleged that in the past it was not uncommon for the board to make motions and take votes with virtually no discussion. Though there is "nothing wrong" with that behavior, "it kind of meant public policy was made without the public behind closed doors" because the deliberations, questions of policy and agonizing decisions weren't witnessed at regular meetings. Mitchell's lawsuit formalizes the boards responsibilities under the aa, she said. The judgment is "something important to Julie... with perserverance she won." 41<firertfse... in The Hastings banner Quito May Cruttenden | HASTINGS - Ouita May Cniflendea, 73 of S. Charlton Park Road, Hastings passed away Tuesday, August 30, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. | ~~ Hamidli“chaffef ~ | HASTINGS - Harold B Chaffee. 74 of Wot Suu Road. Hutings passed away Tuesday. August 30, 1994 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home. |Beatria E. WUHami | HASTINGS - Beatrice E. Williams, 89 tf Hastings passed away Saturday, August 27, 1994 at Crestview Manor in Wyoming. Mn. Williams was boro on June 6, 1905 at Middleville the daughter of Ernest and Alice (Kennedy) Dunlap. She waa railed in the Middleville and Irving areas of Barry County and attended schools there. She wu a life long Barry County resident She wu married to George W. Williams oo January 17, 1925. Her employment included former Orchard Industries, Barry County Medical Care Facility. International Seal and Lock Company and managed the former Farmer's Gas and Oil Station, all located in Hastings. Beatrice was a 50 year member and past officer of Hastings Women of the Moose, member Moose College of Regents, and member of Wayland VJ.W. Auxilary. Preceding her in death wu her husband, oa March 8. 1952. a son. Kenneth G. Williams on October 2.1979; a grandson, Terry Krouchell in 1972; brothers. Lynn. Kenneth, William and Carl Dunlap; a sister. Vivian Curie. Mrs. Williams is survived by a daughter and husbaal. Dorothy and Henry Krouchell of Wyoming; four granoctuldren. five great­ grandchildren. sister-in-law, Dorothy Dunlap of Hutings. Funeral services were held Tuesday. August 30. at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating and Moore member Funeral Ritual by the Hastings Women of the Moose Burial will be Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made 10 Mooseheart Ca«...945-9SS4 Extra Copies Our advertising specialists will be available to assist you with your message. ----—BYManie —- *•-tnrougMut - - —•------ • are Greater Barry County) of The BANNER �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 17 Family entertainment, country music set for Prairieville Farm Days Praihcvillc Old Fashioned Farm Days started Wednesday and will continue through Labor Day on Monday with internationally known and talented local country singers headlining the activities. The 16th annual event of country music and camping is intended to provide families with good entertainment and a good lime, said Show Director Dill Aukerman "b's going to be six days of the grandest time anybody could ever have." he said There will be plenty to do besides listening to some great country music. Auk­ erman said Ans and crafts will be displayed in a 210- by 60-foot tent and. of course, the demonstrations of old-time farming will be interwoven into the activities as well as the favorites like the antique tractor fast start and slow race, flea market, old fashioned saw nulling, the grand parade of exhibitors and more. "I always try to come up with something different." Aukerman said. "I'm already working on four shows for next year. It's going to get bigger." he said All the action takes place on 120 acres, south of Delton, on Milo Road, between Parker and Burroughs roads. The show got its stan as a salute to the fanner, in tribute to feeding the world and contributing to local communities. Leading off the Farm Days celebration Wednesday was the induction of 10 farming couples, including area farmers, into the Michigan Farmers Hall of Fame, based next to Aukerman* farm in Prairieville Township. The honored farmers are Carrol and Barbara Benedict. Harold and Edith Benedict. Earl and Dona Dunn. Ronald and Majonc Erickson, Bruce and Roslyn Fahmi. Howard and Roxie Hcffelbower. Gerrit and Lois Posma Berens. John and Ikrns Ely, I-aVern and Kathleen Russell and Ixiyd and Rose Steward. Children as well as adults have special activities at Farm Days. The event has a "Kids World" attraction that Aukerman said is expanded this year and features educational, fun programs for children. He hopes lo offer "little train rides," too. A big petting zoo is planned and there will be a storyteller to share stories about many animals, including wildlife. The kids will get to play with a skunk al the same time. Craflx will be taught, and the State Police will be (here to explain their canine pro­ gram A fire department will visit with a miniature house that will be used to leach fire prevention and safety measures to take to get out of a burning building, he said. "We re out to have fun." be said. "Our goal is to get people out and have some of these top personalities talking to them and putting their arms around them. "We want to tell them to come (to Farm Days) if they want to have a good time; if life is going too fast and you want to slow down....It'll be something they will never forget," Aukerman said. The grounds are now an officially statelicensed year-round campground, he said. Special accommodations are available to make Farm Days easily accessible for the handicapped and Aukerman says there is 24­ hour security and doctors and paramedics available. Singers during the Farm Days celebration include: • LeRoy VanDyke of "Auctioneer" and "Walk on By" fame will perform Friday and Saturday He wrote "Auctioneer" and the recording sold more than a million shortly after its release. He is known around the world as an entertainer, recording artist, radio and television star, actor, auctioneer Local Eagles trustee charged with illegally selling liquor by Nick Hoffman SutfWnlcr The bead trustee of the Hastings Eagles Club was arrested Friday as pan of an investigation by the Hastings City Police of alleged illegal sales of alcohol at the club's lodge. Delbert Billings. 39. of 1317 S. Jefferson, was arraigned Friday in 56th District Court oo a charge of selling liquor without a license, officers said He was released on a $1,000 personal recognizance bond. Tom Pennock, a detective with the Hastings police, szid the club was selling alcohol at the lodge, located at 214 N. Jefferson, without a t.quor license The trustees ran the bar area at the lodge, i ‘I Can Cope’ sessions set for Sept. 19 “I Can Cope” an educational and support group for cancer patients and their families, will meet at Pennock Hospital Mondays from 7 lo 9 p.m. from Sept. 19 through Oct. 24. The group is co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Rural Cancer Care Pro­ ject and Pennock Hospital The goals are to clarify facts and myths about living with cancer and to provide mutual support to partisan. Organizers of the "I Can Cope” program in Barry County are regnered nurses Julie Dngerson and Rose Yancey The “I Can Cope" program was started na­ tionally in 1979. and has been offered in Hjtztngs in previous years. Organizers said they are especially excited about this year's program because in the past year the national offices of the American Cancer Society have revamped the materials to reflect new infor­ mation about cancer and ns impact on patients and their families Nationally. 58 divisions of the American Cancer Society offer the "I Can Cope” pro­ gram. Locally, volunteers organize the pro­ gram and locate experts from the community who will provide information and answer questions Guest presenters will include doctors, social workers, nurses, dieticians, lawyers and others who provide accurate information about cancer, its treatment and physical, social and emotional effects. Participants in support groups benefit by realizing they are not alone in their attempts to deal with cancer, and arc able to offer en­ couragement and practical advice to each other There may be concerns that are easier to discuss with people who also have cancer that are difficult to share w ith even fnends or family Yancey said people of all ages took part in I Can Cope” last year in Barry County One young woman said. ”1 didn't realize the group would be so cool and upbeat '' Those interested in attending or who want more iaformatton may call 1-800-654-8219. or call the Rural Cancer Clinic at Pennock Hospital at 948-W80 Monday or Wednesday from 9 a m. to 4 p.m NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER Pennock said, and Billings was the head of i he trustees. A preliminary exam for Billings was set for Sept. 9 in District Court. Billings is the second person charged in the Hastings Police's investigation at the lodge. The bartender at the lodge. Jody Richards, was arrested Aug. 4 on an identical charge after officers searched the lodge and discovered 20 cases of beer and 40 bottles of liquor, all of which were confiscated. Officers also found various records and receipts Richards was arraigned Aug. 15, and a Sept. 9 preliminary exam is set in District Court. A $ 1.000 personal recognizance bond also was set for him. Police got a search warrant for the Eagles lodge after an undercover police officer went to the building and bought an alcoholic drink. The officer was sent to the lodge when police received information alleging illegal alcohol sales there Pennock said he has been told the lodge Farm Days in PraiirieviBe is billed as a fun family event, with tots of entertainment and time lo unwind and relax from the stress of a busy routine. Horses and wagons are a common sight on the grounds and veteran of the Nevada circuit. He has recorded some 500 songs and probably holds the record for most repeat-performance bookings of any working country music entenainer VanDyke appeared at Farm Days last year and Aukerman said, "He told me he had never been to a show where he had so much fun." During a Farm Days consignment auction on Thursday. VanDyke wili assist with the auctioning. • Bobby Bare who won a Grammy for "Detroit City," a song that was a pop crossover before the term became commonplace, is also on the Farm Days schedule for Saturday. Several of his other songs, such as ’500 Miles, Four Stron6 Winds" and "Shame on Me" were million sellers and earned additional Grammy nominations During Bare's career. he has released more than 40 albums on RCA. Mercury and CBS • Melba Montgomery, who has had many hit singles, will sing on Friday. Her hit. "No Charge" is a mulli-million selling international classic. In 1987, she released a single with harmony done by Emmylou Harris. She previously had a duet with superstar George Jones. Melba is a frequent guest on TNN's Nashville Now; and her other television shows include "Hee Haw." "Mike Douglas Show" and Johnny Cash Special " • Billy Walker, who It cetebraftng Ms 25th year with the Grand die Opry." will sing at Farm Days on Sunday. • Paul Lennon, who has appeared in all of the top theaters, arenas and concert venues in the country, will appear Saturday. • Other entertainers during Farm Days include Randy Leiter and family. Joan Kent. "Izxiisiana Boy" Dave Dickerson. Terri Pen­ nepacker and Jim Couch. "Mr. and Mrs. McSwig” will be back again this year selling lheir famous brands of "Com Squeezing" to raise money for local charity programs, such as Thanksgiv­ ing and Christmas baskets for the needy. A new Grandpa" pageant is going to be held Saturday along with the traditional "Granny pageant. Miss Farm Days 1994 also will be chose. Kids 7 to 10 years old are eligible and the winner gets S100. A "recycled steam engine" is one of the sights at the newly created Miloville Park on the grounds. Aukerman fashioned the landmark from odds and ends, such as parts from a manure spreader, air compressor, jack shaft, an old boiler, silo filler, old angle irons, etc. On the Farm Days grounds, the fictitious village of Miloville is being created. Il’s country-zoned and the population is "0" but growing, a sign says. Once completed Miloville will have a dance hall, general store, doctor's office, barbershop and jail as well as the mock post office. This year, a blacksmith shop has been put up by the saw mill. The show's grounds have a new layout and entrance that Aukerman said will be more convenient for all. Camping is all on the north end where the tractors and engines used to be displayed and the tractors are where the camping had been located. There wili now be three parking areas, too. And Make U S Savings Bond ; part of vour retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate information, call sold alcond to club members and to the public. , This is the third time in six years that the Eagles have been caught illegally selling alcohol. Pennock said. Undercover police officers also were sold alcohol at the lodge in 1992 and in 1988. he said. The Eagles were given a warning in 1988 to stop serving alcohol without a license. In the 1992 case, police arrested one person who was later convicted Both times, officials at the lodge assured officers that the sales vould cease. « Professional Office Space * «—FOR LEASE —« 800 to 1300 square feet, excellent loca- -£r •ft tion, Delton Michigan. For information ft ft interested parties call 948-3123 between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. I-S00-4US BOND • 1-800-487-2663 was 'nAmerkaC. Ul NOTICE of HEARING TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THE HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL DISTRICT AND THE DELTON KELLOGG PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT: The Berry Intermediate School District Board of Educa­ tion will consider the transfer ot the following "Block” properties (2 parcels) from the Hastings Area School District to the Dehon Kellogg Public School District described es follows: Township of Hope. County of Barry. In tho State of Michigan anc described as follows Property 608407423402 20 - located at 2600 W Clover­ dale Rd beginning at the southeast corner ot the southeast U of tho southwest U of Section 23. Town 2 North. Rango 9 West, thence west 590 foot to the point of beginning, thence west 730 feet, thence north 660 feet, thence east 730 feet, thence south 660 foot to tho point of beginning. Property •08407423-002-10 - located at 2550 W Clover dale Rd beginning at the southeast comer of the southeast U of the southwest U of section 23. Town 2 North. Range 9 West, thence west 590 feet, thence north 370 feet, thence east 590 foot, thence south 370 foot to the piece of beginning. The above hearing will be held on Wednesday. Septem­ ber 14. 1994. at 7:00 p.m. at the Barry intermediate School District Board of Education office. 535 W Woodlawn Ave., Hastings. Michigan Further information relative to this hearing may be obtained by calling Elizabeth Forbes. 616 945-9545. extension IB ’ Signed: Thomas S Mohler. Superintendent Dated September 1. 1994 PUBLIC NOTICE Specializing in Collars, Leashes and Training Aids for Sporting Dogs See our full line of... JOY DOG FOOD PRODUCTS WE RENT ELECTRIC TRAINING COLLARS 1900 Maple Grove Road — Hastings — 945-2825 SUBSCRIBE TODAY > key walkways and campground roads have been named. "Melody Drive." "Oak Tree Drive." "Hungry luine" where food booths and a new souvenir building has been constructed. Other events at Farm Days include: • From 7 to 9 a.m. every morning from Thursday through Monday, a huge country breakfast" is served at Farm Days. The allyou-can-eat meal features pancakes, scrambled eggs, country sausage (made special), hash browns, biscuits and gravy. • Everyday, there will be a farm toy show, flea markets, crafts and antique tractors and gas engine shows from 8 to 5 p.m. • Cow Patty Miniature Golf, everyday beginning at 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. except Monday, which is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Friday's activities also include at 10 a.m. the heavy draft horse barnyard pull; 1 p.m., old time saw mill operating; 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., LeRoy VanDyke and Melba Montgomery Country Music Show; 3 p.m.. Draft horse line driving course followed by pony catalog race; 5:30 p.m. draft horse boat race; 7 p.m.. Old Tyme Square Dancing with Ihe Bounty Hunters; and 9 p.m., Dave Dickerson Country Music and Joan Kent shows. • Saturday's schedule also includes at 9 a.m.. pony barnyard puli; 9:30 a.m. Granny and Grampa Contest followed by Little Miss Farm Days Contest; 10 a.m.. Kids World events: 11:30 a.m. Light and heavy horse pull; 1 p.m. saw mill operating; 2 p.m. antique tractor fast start and slow race and the LeRoy VanDyke, Bobby Bare and Paul Lennon Country Music Show; 4:30 p.m. draft horse square dance: 6:30 p.m. Bobby Bare. Paul Lennon and LeRoy Van Dyke Country Music Show; 7 p.m. Old Tyme Square Dancing with the Bounty Hunters; 9 p.m. Randy Leiter Country Musk: Show. • Sunday's activities feature at 9 a.m.. a draff horse catalog race; 9:30 a.m.. Country Gospel with Dave Dickerson; 10 a.m.. Church Service with Pastor Paul Deal, country gospel with the Leiter Family; 11:30 a.m., antique tractor pull; 1:30 pm., Billy Walker and LeRoy VanDyke Country Gospel and Kids World; 4:30 p.m. Young In Country Music; 6:30 p.m. Billy Walker and LeRoy VanDyke Country Music Show; 7 p.m Old Tyme Square Dancing; 9 p.m.. Dave Dickerson and The Leiter Family Country Gospel Show. • Monday's agenda includes 8 to 10:30 am. farm stock weigh in; 10 a.m_. Country Music by the Prairieville Opry Bunch and the Kids Pedal Pull; 12 noon, grand parade of exhibitors; 2 p.m. Kids Garden Tractor Contest and Farm Stock Tractor Pull Proceeds from Farm Days, after expenses, go to support and maintain the Michigan Fanners Hall of Fame and Museum and to make improvements to the show grounds. Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 6,1994 at 7:45 p.m, to receive comments on the proposed use of land owned by Hastings Mutual Insur­ ance Co., 404 E. Woodlawn, as a parking area in a residential zone. Meeting will be held in the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michi­ gan. Minutes of said meeting will be available at said address. The City will provide necessary reasonable aids and services upon five days notice to the Clerk of the City of Hastings or call 616­ 945-2468 Sharon Vickery City Clerk We’re Putting Joan McCarty’s Green Thumb to Good Use. Joan won't be spending as much time in her garden this weekend. Because she'll be spending a little time down al the bank Joan works at Hastings City Bank, the bank that's open Saturdays for your convenience. Reason to come and grow with us. Saturday Banking Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 150 WEST COURT STREET HASTINGS ^Hastings Safa iad sound mc« 1H6 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are in­ terested in the nursing field. Ail shifts available upon hire We otter health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour. Classes start September 14th and end September 28th The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last four days of class will be from 6:15 a m.to 3:00 p m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8 00 a.m and 4:30 p.m Monday through Fnday and fill out an application Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Roac. Hastings. MI 49058 EOE �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 Trial set for Nashville man accused of sex offenses, stalking A Nov. 14 trial was scheduled Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 29year-old Nashville nun accused of sexually penetrating a 15-year-old girl last year and stalking the victim and her family earlier this year A Nov. 3 final pre-trial also was scheduled for Todd S. Andler Andler is accused of aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five ytais in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both He is also charged with two counts of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by u>. *o 15 years in prison, for allegedly penetrating the girl. He is also charged with bang a habitual offender He stood mute to the sulking charge in July and the other charges in March. Not guilty pleas were ottered on his behalf. COURT NEWS: He is also charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the person. Parker stood mute to the charges in May and not guilty pleas were entered for him. • A 38-ycar-old Middleville man accused of breaking into a home on Damoth Road in February stood mule to the charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on Paul L. Green s behalf Green is charged with breaking into an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison He also faces a charge of larceny in a building for allegedly stealing money from In other recent court business: • A Nov. 3 pre-trial was set for a 25-yearoid Nashville man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a 14-year-old Dwight E. Parker faces three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 In H unit d LOOKING FOR STANDBY BABYSITTER fix2 3 children tn my home. 945-4575 lor Suh 1984 KAWASAKI NINJA 900. good condition, $2000 OBO 948-8364_____________ FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Oak, $35. fare cord. 945-3295. FOR SALE: Kenrrore 5 cabk foot chest freezer. Like nr-w. $200 OBO 623 8743. FOR SALE: New 150ft chain link fence Complete W-gme $400 OBO. Call 765-8051. 9:00am-3:30pm. /hank >on CARD OF THANKS Dear Family and Loved Ones. The family of John Edsel Sinclair with to thank you for all the love and consideration ihouu with pawing of our loved one. T«j Dr. Scon Bras­ seur. Re-«. Kenneth Vaught, Pcrnock Hospital. Wren Funeral Home, your care was most supreme. The beautiful flower tributes, delicious f.iod and cards sent was overwhelming. We nave been blessed. Please know you all will have a warm place in our hearts. Jane Sinclair John A Teresa Sinclair Jeffery Sine lair _______ Tara, Jason, and Jessi CARD OF THANKS I would like to thank my family for giving me a 80th birthday party. 1 would like to thank everyone for the food. Howers, gifts, money and carts. May God bless you all. _______________ Grace Walton Help Wanird CUSTOMER SERVICE, full­ time positions available, starting ■t $420?week, company training provided, no experience neces­ sary, benefits, profit sharing, call between llam-5ptn, 948-8456. CUSTOMER SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE powuon available al our main office in Hastings. Performs new account and customer service functions. This position requires excellent interpcrsonncl skills and sales abilities as well as proficiency in the secretarial area. PC experi­ ence will be helpful The part­ time schedule is 3 days a week and every other Saturday morn­ ing. although flexibility and scheduling is required. If you feel you are qualified for this position and have an interest, apply at the personnel office: Hastings C«y Bank, 150 West Court Street, Hastings. Mi. 49051 EOE_______________ DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and drivers license. 945-9613. EARN WHILE YOU LEARN - Growing Real Estate Company has openings for salespeople Licensed or we will train. For more information call Sally al 948-3900. _________________ GIRLS WANTED FROM MI AND IN, BETWEEN 7-19. lo compete tn this year’s 7th Annu­ al 1994 Grand Rapids Pageants. Over $20,000 00 in prizes and scholarships. Call today 1-800 PAGEANT - ext 6171 (1-800-724-3268).___________ GROUND HELP needed for tree trimming and removal service 795-7575.___________ BABY SITTER NEEDED Start September 12lh. Full time for 2 mo old and 2 yr old. After school for 8 and 10 year old. Prefer our house, but may consider youn tf in town. Refer­ ences required. 945-5747. FREE TO GOOD HOMES One black lab mix A one hound mix. 685-1701. X altonal \d\ • ARCH STYLE BUILD­ INGS, new never creeled, can deliver 40x50 was $5850 no* $2900; 40x64 was $9900 now $5760. 50x100 was $16,500 now $9900. End walls arc avail­ able. 1-800-320-2340. I ot Rt nt 2 AND 3 BEDROOM APARTMENTS. $300 to $500 per month plus deposit, no pets, Middleville 795-7290. APT. FOR RENT m Hastings Can 795-3017 or 945-2989, GUN LAKE WATER FRONT Oct 15th to April 15<h. 3 bedroom, two bath, furnished. 2 stall garage, no smokers, no pets, deposit, references, $400/month, plus utilities. 795-3204.___________________ TWO BEDROOM APART­ MENT, LAKE ODESSA stove refrigerator, washer, dryer, patio, 15 min from Hastings, 30 mm from Lacsing. no pels 1-792-2350, 795-9333 (>arat!i hale AUNT ELLEN'S QUOTE There’s a destiny that makes us brothers. None goes his way ak»C. All that wc put mln the lives of others, comes back into our own.- A metal desk and chair are looking for wort; a gold velvet sectional sofa, a borne and AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC, your M-43 Dehon, 623-8900.___________________ GARAGE SALE: Saturday. Sept 3. ONE DAY ONLY 9 00am-5:00pm. Three 10 speed bikes, re loading equipment, 10 inch color tv, teen-age girls clothing, and household goods. 222 East Lincoln.___________ GARAGE SALE FRIDAY ONLY Furniture, crafts, clothing. 9-5. 203 Scribner. Delton._____________________ GARAGE SALE AND NEW CRAFTS CALEDONIA off of 84th Steel 4 families relocated households combined. Lots of duplicates, cloches, oil paintings, toys and much more. 9am to 3pm. Thursday and Friday. Sept 1 and 2, 8701 Breton SE. Caledonia. I/IM./Zonroui CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4 40 for 1st 5 worts; 12c each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 foe 1st 5 worts; 10c each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 worts; 10c each wort thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 worts; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FAT FREE! Lore 10-20 lbs ta 30 days. For $30.00 plus ship­ ping. 100% guaranteed Doctor recommended. Call Monica I1G-264-!447,_______________ LOSE 12 POUNDS IN 7 DAYS the 10 hour wafer diet. Send $1.00 and a large self addressed, stamped envelope for sample and information pack age To: Nature's Super, 380 W Woodlawn, Apt H, Hastings, Mi 49058. Minto riant IN ME.MORIAM In loving memory of Royal E. Thomason who died September 10. 1993. September comes and goes around with sad regret, the day, the month, and the hour, that I will never forget You wished no one farewell, nor even said goodbye. You were gone before I knew it and only God knows why? Every day in some small way memories of you come my way. But in my heart and mind you're always there this is not suppose to happen! Barb Thomason and Royal E. Thomason Family ______________ and "Domino” Ret realton 14’ HOBIE CAT TYPE CATAMARAN sailboat. Ready for the water $150 Call Nick at 948-2250___________ IS* SPEEDBOAT, 6Shp MERCURY MOTOR. Iu«i reconditioned, runs and drives excellent, $2500. 948-8364, FOR SALE: 90' YAMAHA FZR 600 rance and hines pipe, jet kit, K A N filters, custom paint, 2 seals, very fast, $2,600 OBO, 945-9455 leave message. ONEIDA FIELD MARKET, September 24/25. Saturday, 10-6: Sunday, 10-5:. Recreation al market place. Exhibitors, entertainment, auction, food. Three miles West of Grand Ledge on Benton road. (517)627-7114 or PO Box 406. Grand Ledge Mich, 48837-0406. Ru\tne\\ hervtce\ BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging A finishing specialist Insured A guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade. 374-4338.___________________ CASH FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. We buy invoices nationwide. Call Advance Funding Services 616-795-4450. _______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt consolidalionTurned down? problem credit? We can help!’Fast, easy - Call 24 hours. AAA Mortgage A finance Corp. 1 800-968 2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, slump grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS’ COMP. in prison of a $1,000 fine. He is also charged with reckless driving, a misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. He faces a charge of being a habitual offender. Roath stood mute to the charges in July and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf the home. The larceny charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both A Sept 29 pre-tnal was scheduled. • A 33-ycar-old Middleville man accused of breaking into the office of a factory on Bowens Mills Road stood mute to the charges against him. Not guilty picas were entered on behalf of Clifford W Sayer IE Sayer is charged with breaking and entering the office, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and larceny in a building, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of possessing a stolen coin collection, punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2500 fine, or both. An Oct. 17 trial and an Oct. 6 final pre­ trial were scheduled. • An 18-year-old Shelbyville woman accused of stealing checks and forging them in April pleaded guilty to a larceny charge. Jennifer K. Daniels pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny in a building, punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both, as part of plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. in exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop counts of forgery and uttering and publishing pending against Daniels. Forgery and uttering and publishing are both punishable by up to 14 yean in prison. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend at Daniels sentencing that she receive a term no more than one year long. Daniels told the court during ha plea ’Jot she was in a store downtown when her fiance! look a purse from behind the counter and gave it to her. They took it to their car. she said, found a check book and wrote some checks. Sentencing was scheduled for Sept. 15. A 20-year-old Shelbyville man charged in the same case stood mute to the charge against him. A not guilty plea was entered on Jason R. Richer’s behalf. Richer also faces a charge of larceny in a building A Sept. 15 pre-trial was scheduled. Middleville man killed in Kent County crash A 37-year-old Middleville nun was killed Tuesday mght when he hil a dump truck with hit pickup truck on U.S. 131. nonh ot 100th Street in Kent County. Douglas Draper, of Barlow Lake Road, was heading south on 131 at 11:30 p.m. when he hit the dump truck, which was parked on the side of the road, close to the travel lane, said Dep Roger Parent of the Kent County Sheriffs Depanment Witnesses told deputies they saw Draper’s truck drift off the road and hit the dump POLICE BEAT: Man charged with sex offenses YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — A 35-year-old Middleville man has been charged with two counts of criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sex with a 14-year-oid girl. Robert J. Frazer, of 1465 Briggs Road, is charged with first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly sexually penetrating the girl. He also faces a count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sexual contact with her. He was arrested on the charges Tuesday. Aug. 23. and was arraigned in 56th District Court the next day. A $5,000, 10-percent bond was set for him, and a Sept. 14 preliminary exam was scheduled, court officials said. Alcohol a factor in crash, police say HOPE TWP. — Troopers at the Slate Police post in Hastings report alcohol was a factor in a car-pickup truck crash Wednesday. Aug. 24. at the intersection of M-43 and Schultz Road. Robert J. Beil, 31. of 8222 S. Cedar Creek Road. Dowling, was turning left from M-43 onto eastbound Schultz at 4:35 p.m. when he pulled into the path of a northbound pickup truck driven by Nial E. Castelein, 51, of 2015 W. Quimby, Hastings, troopers said. Bell was injured in the resulting coUirion, as were Casteiein s passengers, including Charles Castelein, 15, of 5980 Irving Road. Hastings, Chelsea Castelein, 7, and Nila Castelein. 8. both of 2015 W. Quimby All four were taken to Pennock Hospital, where Bell and Charles Castelein were treated and released. Chelsea and Nila Castelein were admitted. Troopers said Bell had a blood alcohol level of .18 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Bell was ticketed for drunk driving, and failing io yield the right of way. troopers said. He has also been charged with driving with a suspended license, second offense, officials at the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office said. Boat motors stolen at Long Lake PRAR IEVILLE TWP. — Two boat moors were reported stolen from boats oo Long Lake last week. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report Deputies said a $470 trolling motor was stolen off a bass boat moored near Bender Road sometime Monday or Tuesday, Aug. 23 or 24. Thieves stole a $1,050 outboard motor from another boat moored at a dock on Litue Long Lake soon after. That motor was taken between 3 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 24. and noon the next day, deputies said. A $35 set of oars was also reported stolen from that boft. Crash injures Hastings man HOPE TWP. — A 28-year-old Hastings man was hurt Friday in a car-pickup truck crash at the intersection of Schultz and Langners roads, troopers ai the State Police post in Hastings report. Ernest E. Rohm, of 4998 S. Walled Lake Road, was driving west on Schultz at 6:24 p.m. when a pickup truck at the intersection, driven by Lynden W. Higgins Jr. 17. of 5469 S Lammers Road. Hastings, pulled out in front of him. troopers said. The vehicles collided. Rohm's car went in the ditch and Higgins' truck wound up in the northbound lane of Schultz, police said. Higgins told troopers he looked both ways twice before turning onto Schultz Road. He also said he entered the intersection slowly because he had a load of sand in the back of his truck. Rohm told police he crested a hill on Schultz at 65 mph and thought Higgins would yield to him. Rohm was taken lo Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. He was ticketed for speeding, troopers said. Higgins was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way, police said. Burglars hit home on M-66 truck. Parent said Draper was dead at the scene. He was taken to Blodgett Memorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids for an autopsy The accident is SUU under investigation. Parent said, but there Is no indication alcohol was involved in the accident. ASSYRIA TWP. — Burglars plundered a home on M-66 Aug. 19. making off with electronics, a coin collection and other items, troopers at the Stale Police post report. The break-in occurred between 4 p.m. and 10:30 p.m., police said. Stolen was a VCR, a camera, stereo system, three watches, hand and air tools, a slot machine, two suitcases, personal papers and $130 in cash. Van crash kills Hastings man HASTINGS — A Hastings teenager was hurt Monday. Aug. 22, in a five-vehicle crash on Church Street. Hastings City Police said. Jordan R. Karas, 16. of 1049 Hall Road, had turned north onto Church Street from West Green Street at 12:22 p.m. when she lost control of her car and hit a pickup truck parked Allan R Burd. 37. was killed Saturday in an early morning van crash on Brogan Road in Baltimore Township. Burd, of 231 Brogan Road. Hastings, was driving east on Brogan near M-37 when he ran his van off the nghl side of the road into the ditch, where he crashed into a tree, troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report. Troopers estimate the accident occurred at HOUSEKEEPING about 5:40 a m. It was not discovered until Great prices, will clean by the 8:40 a m., though, they said. hour, for information and inter­ Burd was taken to Pennock Hospital, but views. Cal! Pennv or Geannie at 795-7544 or 672-9298. leave was pronounced dead on arrival, police said message.____________________ Troopers suspect Burd was not wearing a seat belt at the lime of the crash MARY’S ALTERATIONS Burd's brother, of Tim Burd of Nashville, Zippers,!. 945-9712._________ defeated Orvin Moore, chairman of the PIANO TUNING repairing, Barry County Board of Commissioners, in rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix ihe Aug. 2 Republican Party primary for the Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician District 5 scat. assistant Call 945 9888 Allan Burd was a 1976 graduate of Maple Valley High School He served in the United SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, bams, etc. RandSlates Manne Reserves an-j was stationed in aoo Hesieriy. 945-2545 Battle Creek. He was employed al Heifab in Hastings TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ for the last 16 years al cleaning, window washing or He loved construction work and had just laundry. Will clean homes, finished building his own home. offices, collages, all workers Services were held Tuesday al the bonded. Call 948-8508 or Nashville Baptist Church. Burial was at the 945-9448 and leave message. Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rales. Free esti­ mates. Insured Rand son Hesterly, 945-2545_______________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, slump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your yard clean B A B Tree Service 795-7575 • An Oct. 31 trial was set for a 22-ycarold Hastings man accused of reckless driving and resisting arrest in June. An Oct. 13 final pre-trial was also set for Joseph M. Roath. Roath faces a charge of resisting and obstructing the officers, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years Have an opinion? Write us a letter! The Hastings BANNER P.O. BOX B Hastings. Michigan 49058 Five-car crash injures Hastings teen in the street, officers said. The pickup then hit two cars and another pickup truck parted nearby, police said. Karas told police she was turning north onto Church Street when a bag of food slid across the seat. She lost control of her car when she reached for the bag. she said. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Officers said she was ticketed for careless driving. Hastings teen hurt in crash with pickup HASTINGS TWP. — A 15-year-old Hastings boy was hurt Monday when be collided with a pickup truck at the Interseaion of Cook and Hall roads, troopers al the State Police post in Hastings report. Bradley L. Bustance. of 2500 Tanner Lake Road, was turning north onto Cook from Hall at 2:20 p.m. when he drove through the stop sign at the interseaioo and hit a southbound pickup driven by Joseph H. Langford Jr.. 43. of Battle Creek. Bustance, who was wearing a helmet, was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Metal stolen from junk yard HASTINGS — Three hundred pounds of aluminum valued al J 1.000 was stolen last weekend from a junk yard at 224 E Green St.. Hastings City Police report. Officers said the metal was taken between 9 a.m Friday and 9 a m Monday. Auto mishap injures 1-year-old IRVING TWP. — A 1-year-old girl was injured in an auto mishap Friday in the driveway ot 9590 Brown Road in lake Odessa. State Police al the Hastings post report. While his mother was inside the house. 2-year-old Rogelio A. Salizar climbed imide a car parked in ihe driveway at 3 p.m and pul the car in neutral, troopers said. The cv rolled backwards and an open door hit 1-year-old Farrah S. Salizar. who was standing next to the car. and knocked her to the ground, police said. Troopers said the car iben ran over the girl’s left leg. The girl was taken lo Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Garden tractor stolen from bam IRVING TWP — A John Deere riding garden tractor was stolen las: week from a bant oo Buehler Road, troopers at the Hastings Stale Police post said. The tractor was stolen between 6:30 p.m. Wednesday. Aug. 24. and 6:30 am. the next morning, police said. I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-09-08.pdf bd8a64a3dc262f128ecaf6ca68eb1c9a PDF Text Text -"-"c-riARY L Parade winners receive trophies Rep. candidates define differences SeePage 2 S On J Football league openers Friday See Page 5 See Page 12 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER B THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 8. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 30 PRICE 25' Pennock, historic panel views different by David T. Yong Board n embers before departing for Lansing During Fuller's visit, the local affiliates are hoping to spark the vision of Habitat within those who attend the event by enlist­ ing new volunteers and supporters and rais­ ing funds for local Habitat projects for the needy. "I think it's a coup for a small affiliate Editor Pennock Hospital and the new Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee ap­ parently have two different visions of the fu­ ture of Hastings, and they may be incompat­ ible. The two visions clashed for the first time in a public forum Tuesday night at a meeting of the Hastings Planning Commission, which attempted to steer a middle course by recommending a compromise on setting the boundaries of the new district. Pennock Hospital sees much growth ahead and is attempting to purchase neighboring properties to prepare for future needs, such as parking. The Historic District Commission, mean­ while. is putting together Hastings' first dis­ trict in an effort to preserve historically sig­ nificant homes, structures and neighbor­ hoods. The two sides clashed in front of the Plan­ ning Commission, as it was noted that the proposed district includes Pennock and Fish Hatchcry Park If Pennock is made pan of the district, its expansion capabilities wilt be limited because some of the neighboring homes it has purchased are considered histone. That means if the hospital wants to level a home to create a parking lot. regula­ tions under a historic district would forbid it. The exteriors of homes and structures within a historic district cannot be altered enough to change their historical nature. The Planning Commission Tuesday night voted to recommend that Pennock and Fish Hatchery Park not be included in the district, but properties across the street from the See HABITAT, continued page 14 See PENNOCK. Continued. Page 3 Old Fashioned Farm Days held in Prairieville Antique and modem tractors, as well as steam engines. covered the grounds of the Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days last weekend Visitors strolled the grounds, inspecting the farm machinery and some stopped for a Me Io eat al the ’Food Alley ' More pictoral coverage of the celebration appears on pages 3 and 10. Habitat founder coming to Hastings J-Ad Graphics News Service A former millionaire who gave his fortune to the poor. Millard Fuller, founder and president of Habitat for Humanity International, is coming to Hastings Monday. Sept. 26 to speak to community leaders, local Habitat volunteers and other interested people Fuller’s visit is a celebration of Habitat’s wort in Barry County and the I Jke Odessa area as well as around the world. Habitat is a non-profit, ecumenical. Christian housing organization dedicated to eliminating poverty housing from the world by using volunteer labor and donated or dis­ counted materials Since its inception in 1976. Habitat has earned its reputation as a leader in building affordable, quality homes for low-income people who cannot obtain conventional financing. Houses that Habitat volunteers buikl in partnership with prospective boonowners are sold at cost with no interest fees. Habitat has built and renovated 30,000 homes worldwide since its inception. Eight of those homes are in Barry County and Lakewood is in the process of building its first home. The Barry affiliate, founded six years ago, is working on its ninth home on Clinton Street in Hastings. Fuller's local visit is being hosted by Barry County and Lakewood Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Fuller's itinerary includes a 6:30 p.m. dinner, followed by his talk, which will ad­ dress the need for affordable housing and the success area affiliates are having, at the Barry County Expo Center, located on M-37 between Hastings and Middleville. Fuller will bold a press conference with local and area media at 8:30 p.m and then meet with Barry and Lakewood Habitat Making the best out of what’s left of summer Millard Fuller. pres'Jent and founder of Habitat for Humanity International, wil share his excitement and vision for building homes tor the needy when he visits Hastngs Sept 26 Jesse MacKenzie. a junior high student at Hastings High School, is caught in mid-air while performing a flip on the family trampoline He uses the equipment Io get in shape for fall football, wrestling and just plain fun. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1. 1994 State Rep. candidates define differences at First Friday forum by I bn id T. Young Editor The battle lines were clearly drawn be­ tween the two candidates for 87th District Stale Representative Friday in their first de­ bate of the campaign season Though Democrat Robert l-'dward* and Republican Terry OeifCr show some similarities, they presented sharply different views on issues such as the recently passed lYi^xnal A for education the ami-teachers strike law and a new measure that outlaws btngo as a means of political fund-raising. The two will vic in the general election Nov. 8 to replxc Republican Slate Rep. Bob Bender, who is retiring at the end of this year after serving sis. two-year terms in the Slate House The debate was held at 1 bonus Jefferson Hall in Hastings in one of the monthly "First Friday" forums sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. The two tended to disagree along party lines On Proposal A. Geiger said he supports the voter-approved plan to reduce the home­ stead property tax to six mills while raising the sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar. Edwards said that over the last several years the Stale Legislature has decreased its financial suppan far public education and he’s not sure that Proposal A will adequately fund the schools in the future. He said al­ ready Gov. John Engler and lawmakers are allowing exemptions for special interests that will further cut into revenue for education But Geiger held that the state has in­ News Briefs: Legislative Coffee postponed The Legislative Coffee session for this rrurth has been called off. but the senes will resume at 8 am Oct. 10 at the County Sec’ Restaurant Candidates tor the State House and Senate seats in the Nov 8 election will be given the opportunity to speak at the next session, followed by questions and answers nnm the audience Candidate. may call the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office at 945-2454 The Legislative Coffee senes, spon­ sored by the chamber, usually is held on the second Monday morning of each month at the County Scat The public is welcome. Hastings ZBA plans two hearings The Hastings Zoning Board of Appeal will have puNn. hearings at 7:30 p.m Tuesday. Sept 20. al City Hail Council Chambers to consider three requests for zoning variance. One. from Trevor Slagstad. will be for an existing fence two feet from me pro petty hne at 138 W South St Another, from Randy Wilcox, will be for a building setback for a side yard at 819 E. Railroad The third, from Hastings Mutual In­ surance. will be f«x a front yard and rear yard setback at 404 E Woodlawn. For more infixmaiion about the hear mgs. call 945-2468 Bernard Society will meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p m Monday. Sept. 12. at the Delton Kellogg Middle School library Area historian Norma Velderman of Middleville and her leadei dog. ■’Houston." will present the program She w ill talk about the leader dog pro gram M the Rochester institute for the Blind Coffee and cookie* will be furnished Grant to tear down Nashville building Nash* ilk ha* been selected as one 70 Michigan communities to receive a grant for demolishing old. abandoned or hazardous buildings near schools deem­ ed child safety threats The village was awarded up to $7,500. which will be used for tearing down the old Department of PuKIk Works garage at 109 E Cleveland St Nashvilk put in for the non-matching tuix’-s grant last month after discussing the deteriorating condition of DPW garage The grant is part of a $10 million pro gram approved earlier this year to siep up prevention of v»4cncv against school­ age children A total of $2 5 nullum in state funds will he divided among 70 communities outside of Detroit to demolish 520 buildings Nashs ilk Village Ckrk Cathy Lenz said bids are being sent out to determine the cost of bringing down the garage creased its funding for public education from 13 10 IS percent of its budget in 1989 to about 30 percent now I Ic said, "There should be sufficient fund­ ing under the current formula." In which schools are guaranteed a minimum grant of $4,200 per pupil this year. "This trend in spending is something I want to continue. There is a commitment to education " But lidwards contended. "Things are good now (economically), but economists aren't predicting it to continue." He said that when the state found it had a budget surplus earlier this year, it should have put it into a "rainy day fund" rather than give Mime of it away to certain groups in an election year. He added that he sees problems with the creation of charter schools to compete with public education. Proposal A didn't say we were going to charier schools... It (education funding) shouldn't be for some private businessman making a buck." Geiger replied that making a profit is not evil "ii we can provide a quality education for $5,000 a student and make money. “I'm not advocating private education." he added, "but that s a possibility, an option." He went on to say that Gov. Engler has come through with 11 tax cuts for the people since taking office He quoted former President Calvin Coolidge, saying "there is a temptation to spend the public's money because (of the no­ tion that) it doesn't belong to anybody." There were even sharper differences on the anti-teachers strike law (House Bill 5128) and the measure outlawing bingo for political fund-raising ‘It’s Cider Time’ festivals to start The "It’s Cider Time" senes of fall weekend festivals at Bowens Mills will begin this Saturday and Sunday with a quih show, co-sponsored by the Barry County Historical Society Also planned are displays of olJ-time engines and musical entertainment by Marylyn Hermcnin and Friend.’ The festivals will continue each Satur­ day and Sunday from 11 r.m. Io 4 p.m. until Oct 29. when there will be a Kids* Day fix clubs and scout. Special features for each of the other weekends in the senes will be a Civil War Living History encampment Sept. 17 and 18; a Revolutionary War en campment Sept. 24-25; Fork River Free Trappers Mountain Men encampment Oct 1-2. guided tourj of tte Bctofn Rouse, the mill's living quarters and the Hank House Oct. 8-9; a French Voyager encampment Oct. 15-16; and a photo show and contest Oct. 22-23. Bowens Mills, which was built in 1864. offers a variety of activities each weekend Jun ng the festivals and food '. as ai table, along with dcmixisl rat ions of cider making the old fashioned way Cost is $3 for adults. $1 for children. For more information, call 795--753O. Library plans workshop series The Hastings Public Library's annual book sak was postpi-ied until this Satur­ day from 9 a m to 5 p m at K man on West State Street Hardback books will be 50 cent* each and paperhacks will be 25 cent* Habitat plans workshop series A senes of workshops for low-income people who can't get a conventional home loan will be offered by the local chapter of Habitat fix Humanity. The workshops, which will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings, are scheduled for Sept 12 or 17 with former Habitat Director Pat Wagner. Sept 19 or 24 with a Cooperative Extension staffer on budgeting, and Oct 3 or 8 with Bev Sixberry on Habitat's building program Prospective Habitat homeowners arc required to attend three workshops and a speech later this month by Habitat Founder Millard Fulkr Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian bousing ministry dedicated to building decent, affordable htxnes for low-income people at cost and without interest Prospective homeowners are re­ quired to help build the home, thereby putting m "sweat equity " For more information, call 795-9009 or the Habitat chapter office at 948-9939 National Bank exec to retire Jean Freeland, assistant vice present National Bank of Hastings, will be honored from 10 a m. lo 3 p.m Friday °r. the occasion of her retirement Her last day is Friday. but her official retirement is effective Oct I Freeland started at the bank 18 years ago. working in the bookkeeping depart ment She also did bookkeeping for the Hastings Area Schools cafeterias and at­ tended Dasenport College She and her husbanu. Ed. who still works at E W Bliss plan to travel and spend more time at their cottage on a lake in Hope Township of operauoris at to a two-year budget cycle to streamline the budgeting process. Edward*, by contrast, saiu he is worried about adequate funding for education under Candidates for 87th District State Representative Robert Edwards (left) and Terry Geiger debated several issues at the First Friday forum Sept. 2. Edwards said teachers never have had the right io rtrike. but he called I IB 5128 "a punitive measure against educators" and "a party-line slap at educators" in which Engler punished the Michigan Education Associa­ tion for not supporting Proposal A. "There is not an educator I know who wants a strike," Edwards said "But any pro­ fessional would be upset if legislation was passed that hurt them or their family. Teachers wanted the right in case of differ­ ences to be able to sit down and talk." The new law fines teachers for each day they are on strike. Edwards said that because I IB 5128 al­ lows school boards to implement their "last best offer" unilaterally, it is unfair and it doesn't encourage boards to negotiate in good faith. Geiger said legislation was passed in 1947 that outlawed public employee strikes, but the Hutchinson Act about two decades later removed penalties. He said I IB 5128 simply restores those penalties for teachers who strike. "This in no way diminishes the right to bargain collectively." be said But Edwards said the bill was passed es­ sentially by a party line vote and he noted that Michigan had only two strikes during the entire 1993-94 school year Geiger respond** that despite the low number of strikes, many school boards had the threat of strikes hanging over them. He asked. "How many veiled threats were there looming over school boards that col­ ored the negotiation processT Edwards then questioned a statement Geiger earlier made about being in support of local control of public education. He asked. “If the state should stay out of local education, then why did it get involved in this issue?” Edwards blasted the Republican Party for its role in passing a law against bingo being used as a fund-raiser for political parties. noting that Democrats generally use bingo and Republicans do not. He said the GOP waited until a brief period when it had a majority in both houses of the Slate legisla­ ture to pass the bill. Edwards called the Republicans' explana­ tions of "not being able to keep track of who is making contributions" through bingo "crap" "It’s a direct slap at the Democratic Party, it hurt* people who use bingo to raise funds. We have state inspectors down here (at the Democrats' hall) all the time and we follow the stale lottery law." Geiger, when asked to defend his party's action, said. "I can understand what Bob’s saying." He said be believes Barry County Democrats run a clean ship, but said that “the potential exists in larger metro areas to circumvent election laws to funnel money to candidates." Former Barry County Democratic Party Chairman Robert Dwyer vehemently ob­ jected. asking Geiger where any abuses have occurred And Edwards said. There is a lot of cor­ poration funding being passed around and they're (Republicans) not keeping track of that." Geiger essentially said he agrees with the direction the state has been going in during the last four years under the leadership of Gov. John Engler. He said he believes in downsizing government, encouraging busi­ ness arJ keeping taxes low. He listed quality education, crime, welfare n form, the busine<« climate and improving U e efficiency of state government as the key g jals in the next two years in Lansing. "We've made strides (in the last four years)," he said. “But there's more we can do." Geiger said he would Tight against any new taxes, but wouldn't confine himself to taking a “no new taxes" pledge He also said he favors moving Michigan Proposal A and fears it may hurt local gov­ ernments' budgets. He said he also fears a trend toward "re­ gionalism" that "you won't know it until it has happened, until it's too late." When asked about unfunded stale man­ dates. Edwards said he opposes them and Proposal A is a good example of one. Geiger said he opposes lhem. too "That indeed is a serious problem, where bureaucrats implement their own ideolo­ gies." be said. "We turn to bureaucrats to write the legislation... it circumvents the provision* of te. Headfee Amendment" Both are small bnslmwrn. Geiger has a farm implement company in Lake Odessa and employs 10 full-time. Edwards owns two restaurants, one in Hastings and another in Lake Odessa and has 16 full-time and five part-time employees. Both are involved with township govern­ ment. Edwards has been Rutland Charter Township Supervisor for more than a decade. Geiger was elected Woodland Township Trustee in 1992. Both also are former county chairmen of their parties. But they came into the race differently. Geiger had to beat six other Republicans in the Aug. 2 primary while Edwards ran unop­ posed. When talking about his candidacy. Geiger said. "I've been running (for state represen­ tative) for four months, but 1 feel like I've been training for it for 20 years... Govern­ ment is a passion of mine. "Tm running because I'd like to provide a better future for my community and my family. My experience and values reflect the experience and values of most people in the 87th District." Referring to Edwards' previous experience with the Michigan Townships Association. Geiger said. "I did not spend eight years as a Lansing insider." adding he has been in­ volved in Barry County and the immediate area instead. "I believe we re on the right track." he concluded. "And I want to continue the progress we've made over the last four years." Edwards said be has the experience and the know-how to be an effective legislator. "Look at my credentials and my desire, my enthusiasm to serve this district." he said. "I fed we need the expertise now more than ever because so many in Lansing are retir­ ing. I already know bow to get things through the legislative process. I wool have to learn." Edwards said. ”1 really truly believe that I can service effectively for the next two years as a state legislator." He added that voters should beware when looking at the ballot proposals in November, particularly Proposal A, which would call another state cixistitutional convention The next First Friday forum, Oct 7. will feature the two candidates for the 23rd State Senate district. Republican Joanne Emmons and Democrat Scott Manning. Kentwood man’s death ‘accidental,’ police say Investigator* at the Barry County Sheriffs Department have ruled that the recent death of a 39-year-old Kentwood man in Yankee Springs Township was accidental. No signs of foul play were found on the body of William M. Burke, and the death was not a suicide, according to investigators. Burke s body was discovered Saturday at in a swampy area on the north side of McDonald's Lake near Chief Noonday Road. Barry County deputies said. Deputies said they found the body after a seven-hour search Police began looking for Burke after his abandoned car was found Saturday morning by park personnel from the Department of Natural Resources The car was unlocked, deputies said, and authorities discovered his wallet and a large amount of money in the vehicle. When deputies checked on Burkes identity, they found family members had reported Burke missing since Aug 25 to Kentwood police, deputies said Barry County deputies, members of the sheriffs posse and K-9 units from the Wayland and Battle Creek State Police posts searched for Burke during the day Saturday. Hi« body was finally spotted at 2 p.m. by deputies in a State Police helicopter He was lying in one to two feet of swamp water 200 to 250 yards from where his car was found, deputies said Burke had been dead tor up to a week and a half, and his body was badly decomposed, police said He was identified by property on the body An autopsy was not performed, though one was possible, investigators said. Burke reportedly hunted and fished in the area where he was found TV star Grant Goodeve donates to help save local bridge After performing at Hastings' Summerlest-Arts Alive celebration. TV star and singer Grant Goodeve took time to browse around Ash Hatchery Park and stopped at the Barry County H' lorical Society's booth, where members were seeking donations and selling .affle tickets to raise funds to try to pay for renovations Io save the historic McKeown Road Bridge and turn it into a fishing and pedestrian bridge. Historical Society President Mike Hook (left) who is pictured with Goodeve said the star was impressed with the group's effects and purchased a raffle ticket to support the cause To date, the Historical Society has raised more than $2,300 towards the remaining $12,097 needed as pari of a local match to receive a $48,233 grant through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act (ISTEA) The local match has to be raised by Sept. 30 or the grant will be forfeited Hook urged people who were contacted about the project by mail to send in then donations, which are tax deductible Contributions may be sent to the Historical Society, in care of Treasurer Diana Phillips. 532 W. Sager Rd., Hastings, Mi 49058 "I got the winning ticket." Goodeve told Hook "We're trying to raise money to bnng soccer in where I live Tins raffle thing might be a good idea," said Goodeve. who became well-known for his role in TV’s "Eight is Enough." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. Seotember 1 19<M — Pano 1 PENNOCK continued from page 1 bocpttal, on the south side of Green Street, will be. Dan Hamilton, chief executive officer at Pennock'Hocpital. asked that the boundaries not include the hospital and the properties it now owns across the street, which he said may be needed in the future. He said the hoqMtal owns eight of 15 properties neigh­ boring on Green Street "The hospital is supportive of your inten­ tions." Hamilton told members of the His­ toric Study Committee. "But if the hospital continues to grow, we will have to move across the street for parking or outpatient services, etc. "We ask that you not include properties close to Pennock." Hamilton said the hospital is willing to include the Robbe House, its immediate neighbor to the east, in the district because Hamilton said it is indeed historically and architecturally significant But Esther Walton, who is the unofficial historian for the Histone District Commis­ sion. said there art many houses across from Pennock that also arc architecturally and his­ torically significant When asked by audience member Becky Hot vorth about what Pennock wou.d like for boundaries, Hamilton proposed sriatizg at Cass Street and going east along Green. But R. M. and Harry Kauffman of 912 Green said their farm hcxisr is historically significant because its roots go back to 1833, and they want to have it included in the dis­ trict, though they would be wen of Cass. David Jasperse, chairman of the Planning Commission, cautioned. "You must remem­ ber that (when you become pan of a historic district) you are putting requirements on that property You need to look at the effect of this on your property " Jasperse later added. "Putting the historic district's boundaries up to Pennock's borders could be stifling the hospital's future growth." One woman replied. "But at least our property would be protected. Our neighbor­ hood is being pulled away from us (by the hospital's purchases of neighboring prop­ erty)." Hamilton was asked by several people in the audience if the hospital would consider ex­ panding elsewhere, such as north toward State Street, in back of the Pennock Village senior citizens' apartments But Hamilton said that if the expansion was tc be for parking lots, it wouldn't help elderly patients who would have to walk a long way io the hospitai. "It makes good tense io acquire properties adjacent." Hamilton said. One woman. Dorothy Kelsey, spoke up on behalf of Pennock "We have to remember what has made Hari.-gs what it is." she said. "We have a fir <-rate medical facility " Planning Cotm^tsion Member Mary Lou Gray, who also is mayor, said. "We have a fine medical facility in this community and we need to give »• breathing space for devel­ opment. Ann Devroy. a member of the commis­ sion. said she agrees Pennock is a fine facil­ ity and an asset to the community, but Lie doesn't see the increased population numbers m Hastings to support the need for expansion. Flea markets were a popular part of Prairieville Old Fashioned Faim Days with hundreds browsing and buying at the sales Prairieville annual Old Fashioned Farm Days “the greatest ever” Bobby Bare entertained for several shows at Prairievine Old Fashioned Farm Days Juaat Cooley from Martin is crowned 'Utile Miss Farm Deys* by l*at year’s wtnnjr. Kim Don from Byron Center Hamilton agreed that tile local population ant growing that fast, but be mid only 45 percent of Pennock'. patients come front Hasting. He cautioned that if Pennock doesn't grow and attract a wide clientele in the region, it could become a aaulllte faculty like other email hospitals in Weal Michigan. Jim Peuracb. a local dentist and busband at Peg Peuracb. chairwoman at the Historic District Study Comtmnee. said he fett that tanock could be included in the district, and V it needed to expand, the community would pitch in io help, like 11 did in the hos­ pital's moat recent expansion campaign. Peg Peuracb told the Planning Commis­ sion that the commitlee came up with 271 homes and structures. such aa schools and churches. to be included in the proponed district She added that the goals of creating the district are to "give the message to visitoil that thia is a charming community that caret.' and to attract new people, foster civic pride and preserve local history I taperse naked the committee what a homeowner in the district would have tn do if be or she wanted to add on or remodel. He war told that the boc^owner would have apply with Professional Code Inspectors, which then would forward the plana to the commitlee. 'Anything that changer the exterior lo of the borne has to go to the commisaoa.' Peg Peuracb raid, but rhe noted that ita member, would try very turd to wort with each homeowner on requests. Jarperre reminded everyone at the meeting Tueaday thal the Planning Commiaaion could only make a recommendation on the proponed dirtnet r boundaries The vote to drop Pennock and Fiat. Hatchery Park from the dtstnet's boundaries, but keep in the properties across from rite hospital wan unanimous The Historic Diatrici Study Committee conducted a public hearing Wednesday night at the Hasting. High School lecture Paul Lennon delighted the crowd of over 2.000 in the Saturday afternoon performance at the music tent at Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days Claude VanBlercom sets the teeth on the saw that is pert of the sawmill providing ongoing demonstrations of the sawing of logs during Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days hall Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNER CLASSIFIED! A demonstration of methods used in former days shows a farmer pitching hay into a threashmg machine for separating The light and heavy horse pulling always attracts hundreds of spectators at Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days First in a series of pulls, this one-horse light pull is easily accomplished �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1. 1994 Leiters \ Put more emphasis on crime prevention To The Editor: Do you a hard-working citizen want to support the forever ruing prison population, or would you rather spend some money on crime prevention, which may save you millions of dollars’ To me. the choice is clear — crime preven iK»n is our only hope unless, of course, we want Michigan to become one gigantic prison We need to reach out to the teenagers of this state and send them the message that drugs and crime are not going to be an acceptable way of Ide in our communities Let’s give them love, strict counseling and a chance to be involved in onglong community activities, things that provide a "High on Life" without the use of drugs We should compliment them when they act responsibly but sternly lay down the rules and punishments when they don't. Let’s encourage teenagers to openly discuss their anxieties with one another so that they can become comfortable and self-assured about themselves We can make an impact on the rate of crime if we begin to make changes in the area of prevention Otherwise its a no win situation Shane Neyomc Egler Correct lonal Facility Jackson Research shows fetus not a tumor To The Editor: In response to Justine McLean's letter to the editor on Sept I Ms McLean's letter desenbes a human fetus as being a tumor However, after hours and hours of careful and methodical research. 1 may have evidence to refute this claim First. I found no medical reports stating that a tumor had burst from the body after nine months of development and surted crying Secondly, tumors are sometimes caused by something in the environment (such as smok mg), but in many cases, tumors develop and the medical field cannot pinpoint the exact cause of the tumor However. I could find not one case in which a human fetus started to develop without sperm and an egg rherefore. I conclude that Ms. McLean s statement "(a fetus" is a tumor" is false Smccriy. Jeff Hay wixxi Girls’ soccer team appreciates support To The Editor: On behalf of Hastings former Giris’ Soccer Club and the future Girls' Soccer team, we express our gratitude to Mr Schoessel. Mr Harbison, and Mr Johnston for their efforts m helping us toward becoming an intervchoiastic sport We would also thank the Board of Educa non. the Hastings Athletic Boosters, and all parents and friends in our community who have so faithfully supported us Included in these is the Felpautch Xpress Mart, which kindly let the girls use their lot to raise money with a car wash We appreciate the time and efforts put forth by everyone involved and hope that the sup­ port will continue into our season in the spr mg' All of the giris are looking forward to playing as a team and representing Hastings High School Sincerely. The (Future) Hastings High School Giris' Soccer Team Abortion isn’t like a tumor To The Editor: In response to the article that abortion is lure removing a tumor - the water has the right to her beliefs. I personally believe a fetw. is a living being. She me nt Mined io live you must inhale and exhale air. I believe fish to be alive and they do not breath air A fetus receives oxygen from the mother m order to live. If you have ever seen an ultra-sound of a baby and watch cd its heart beat or watch it kick or stretch or yawn, you might change your mind. In my opinion, there is no comparison to a tumor Kathy Rowley. Hastings The removal off a child is murder To The Editor: This is in response to the letter Justine McLean wrote in last week's Banner Ms McLean staled that a fetus is like a tumor How can that be possible? A tumor is a lump of cells that is of absolutely no use. It ac­ tually can be very harmful A tumor cannot move around inside a per­ son's body People don't suffei emotionally because of a tumor's removal. A urmor does not have to be declared dead after us removal The reason for a tumor s removal is so it does not spread throughout the body. A fetus is totally different from a tumor Al IS days the fetus has a heart that has surted to beat At 3Vi weeks the fetus' major organs have started to develop. By five to six weeks, this so-called "tumor" can feel pain, has all its internal organs, a mouth, lips and it has buds for teeth. The mother can feel it move and loves it. even before she can see it. As a woman. 1 am shocked and repulsed by Ms McLean's leak of feeling and education. Obviously she has never had children or she would would know the facts about removing tumors and having abortions. The removal of an innocent, unborn child is plain and simply murder Kristine Kelly Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 (616) 94^9554 • NEWSROOM • Dawd TYounq fEdtar? 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MJ 49058 (USPS 717-830) Recent landfill developments not encouraging 7b The Editor: I am disappointed by the recent events regarding the Barry County landfill issue When the special meeting to address the landfill issue was concluded July 22. at the Courts and Law Building, everyone left with the impression that the Barry County Com missioners had rejected the proposed amend ment put forth by Hastings Sanitary Service However, much has happened since then that has effectively halted the rejection pro cess The Aug. 2 election, for one. resulted in four of the current Commissioners not being re-elected, and the November election mas take its toll on additional current commissioners Second is the sudden interest that Hastings Sanitary Service, a subsidiary of City Management, has in coming up with a host agreement with Barry County Other issues have come into play on the host agreement BFI. a solid waste industry giant, has petition ed the county to become Barry County's waste hauler They have stated they will transport Barry County's solid waste to another landfill I'm sure that this has the cur­ rent landfill owners concerned, since it is less expensive to haul in-county trash to the land fill than it is to haul out-oi -county waste to the landfill Another factor, one that will have far reaching effects on how the state will handle its solid waste landfills, is that the DUR will revise Public Act Ml by Jan iary 1995. Act Ml controls how landfills can now operate within the state A book could be written on this one. but what it really boils down to is this, there are three different ways in which the DNR is contemplating changing how land­ fills will be courolled 1) A modest increase in flexibility in the control of inter-county movement of solid waste and a financial incentive approach to encouraging regional planning. 2) Establishing large-scale regions and per­ mitting free movement of waste within these regions creating large free market areas so long as certain conditions exist 3) Changing provisions of Act Ml to eliminate the authority of solid waste plans to rest net the movement of solid waste, establishing a totally free marketplace throughout the state. Siting of disposal areas would also need to be removed from the man­ datory realm of solid waste plans, with host negotiations becoming the basis of making siting decisions. Siting negotiations would become the basis of any waste flow restrictions So far. there is no real indication as to which one of the DNR will choose, and that is something to be concerned about Whichever method is selected, the only way by which the method can be overridden is to have a host agreement in place before Act MI is amended At least this is the impression 1 get from reading the article on the front page of the Aug 11 issue of the Banner Therefore, the current dilemma that stands before the commi&oners is what do thky do? Go for a host agreement, do nothing and wail for the DNR to make its decision, then act on the DNR'* decision, or reject the proposed amendment by Hastings Sanitary Service to the Barry County solid waste plan? According to the Aug. 11 article in the Ban ner. host negotiations have already started' Why has there been no further mention of what is being negotiated, how many meetings have there already been on this, what offer are the commissioners willing to make to the landfill owners? Why hasn't the public been informed of this process? Where do the negotiations stand at this time, and shouldn't the public be consulted about this whole process'* The host agreement has to be era fted in a very careful manner Are there other existing host agreements we can review for the sake of comparison? Will some very important issues be overlooked for the sake of obtaining a quick host agreement’ Will HSS agree to drop their proposed amendment to the county, if a host agreement is acceptable to them;’ Remember, they publicly stated that if the county did not accept this amendment, there would be no host agreement' This was even Mated in the article in die Banner. A host agreement may be a good idea, but let's be careful how moeb of the store we are willing to give up! Do we just wait for the Public Opinion; Letters DNR to decide for us. or do we reject the pro­ posed amendment’ Or. do we go for a reasonable, well thought out host agreement ’ Call your commissioners and let them know how you feel about this very important issue * We must also contact our state and federal legislators to find out just where they stand on these issues, since the landfill issue goes beyond just Barry County Michigan is fast becoming a dumping ground for over 35 other Mares and three foreign countries as well We are surrounded on three sides of Michigan by roughly 20 to 25 percent of the world s fresh water supp.?. Here our legislators are. standing by seemingly in a daze, while our state is filling up with trash coming in from two-thirds of the U.S. and three foreign countries to boot* This has to be slopped, and some sort of ra­ tional plan has to be developed, before it is too late to save our lakes, riven, streams, wetlands, and most of all. our invaluable waler supply! Roland Lafountain Hartings Definitions of tumor, fetus very different To The Editor: In response to the letter in the Hastings Bar. ner last week from Justine McLean. I would like to define the terms "tumor" and "fetus” ner the unabridged edition of the Random house College Dictionary. copyright I97<»; Tumor: an abnormal or diseased swelling in any part of the body, esp. a more or less cir­ cumscribe overgrowth of new tissue that is autonomous, differs in structure from the part in which it grows, and serves no useful pur­ pose; neoplasm Fetus: the young of an animal while in the womb or egg. esp in the later stages of development when the body structures are in the recognizable form of its kind, in man be­ ing from the latter part of the third month until birth. As you can see, her definition of the human fetus is grossly incorrect. In addition, since this edition of the dictionary, medical science has determined that the heartbeat of a fetus is detectable in the few weeks after conception Aho. the limbs, organs, eyes. nose. ears, mouth, etc. are not only recognizable and definable, but are actually operative. In light of these facts, suggesting that a human fetus is nothing more than an abnormal swelling without "breath or life of its own" is ludicrous and ignorant. Perhaps, she is con­ fused with definitions, so here is another one to help: Embryo an organism in the earlier Mages of iu development, as before emcrg-rsce from the egg or before metamorphosis. In order to properly define the futus in the "development of pregnancy." you must also realiz- that when the sperm penetrates the egg. there is an immediate "metamorphosis." Neither the egg nor the sperm are the same from the very momeni of unification Therefore, it is scientifically reasonable to conclude that what has occurred is nothing less than the immediate inception of a human life at the point of that unification. Also, to suggest that "life is breath." also is ignorant, since breathing provides the blood with oxygen, which in turn carries the oxygen throughout the body to fulfil is function. It is in fact the blood which is the life force of every living being. We can life without breathing for several minutes but without the flowing of blood, we die very quickly. In conclusion, it is my contention that the letter was written to simply point out that you can choose to believe whatever is convenient for you to justify the "choices" you've made, perhaps in order to ease your own conscience W.W. Cosher. 11 Middleville Big difference between tumor, unborn child 7b The Editor: In response to Justine McLean's letter to the editor on Sept I: First. I don't think abortion is right, but that is just an opinion. On the other hand. I agree that is a very personal and private choice for that person to make... (personally 1 couldn't) According to Justine's letter, she believes a fqtus should be considered a tumor (like other tumors that develop) until birth take place, and is the beginning of life, breath and ex­ istence. I don't know what circumstances have led her to believe something so r diculous. A tumor is defined as a swelling in or on a ; articular area of the body, usually created by the development of a mass of new tissue cells having no function. Biologists have shown pyhsiological evidence of life in the first three months inside the womb. The third week, the lobes of the brain are distinguishable, the fourth week, the head and face are recognizable and the heart starts to beat; during weeks five and six, the eyes are identifiable and legs are putting on flesh and muscle; in the eighth week the em­ bryo moves to the fetal stage and the follow ing weeks, sex can be identified; the baby can begin to turn its head, squint, frown, make a fist, and even get the hiccups; all of this before the end of the first three months in the womb! There is a big difference between a tumor and an unborn infant, or a being in the womb. This being is a miniature person with a beating heart and a soul. As a woman who has suffered previous miscarriages. 1 believe that life really is "a beautiful choice." I hope any woan consider­ ing an abortion will take the time to reconsider. Lori Austin Hastings One can’t compare a life to a tumor 7b The Editor: I was appalled when I read the letter last week by Justine McLean. She obviously has never had a child or at least one that has been permitted to continue its life from conception through birth. Anyone who has ever been pregnant and experienced the miracle of birth knows that the child inside of a mother can kick and rollover, and can even suck his thumb 1 would like to ask Ms. McLean if she believes that the "plug" should be pulled on those people in hospitals who cannot breath on their own. relying on a ventilator Their hearts are beating and their minds may still function, they may even fully recover, bui because they can not breathe on their own. should we then class them as tumors and discard them I do agree with Ms. Mclean on one issue — that no church, no politician, nor anyone else has the right to say what is right for one per­ son. I personally am pro-life, but 1 do respect the nght of others to be pro-choice However, this letter goes beyond either of these stands on the issue. It suggests that we can compare a life, given to us by God through the act of love, a beautiful little life, to a tumor that sucks the life out of you and is Nedia N. Cotto Charlotte What ahouid we do with Cuban refugees? Xrthari are mnaag jam Florida« drove M they flee Cuba. They an being picked ep aid triwa to OHWtaaamo Bay. Then taw been a lot of crikaon cf how die CSiam Adniniotratioa ia handbag the crim. How do you Mak die refugee tituaticn should be tandted? �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 — Page 5 Letters to the Editor, continued _________ ___________ / Life is a precious gift, not a tumor 7b fumnMfo Editor: in response to Justine McLean's letter of Sept I about abortion: She claimed that a fetus is a tumor develop mg tn a woman’s body for nine months until birth finally takes place She also claimed that for a person to live or be alive, they must in­ hale and exhale air Fim. if inhaling and exhaling air is what determines if a person is living or is alive, then why do we provide rescue breathing or CPR to an accident victim or a heart attack victim who has stopped breathing? According to Ms. McLean's definition, the victim is not inhaling or exhaling air, so they must not be alive. We would not even consider applying ’his definition to this kind of circumstance. A per­ son who is not breathing may not be dead at all. This person may just need the help of another person to get oxygen circulating m their body again until they can begin breathing on their own. What becomes critical for the victim is that they continue to get the needed oxygen supply to the cells of the body. If the cells do not get the oxygen they need, the body will die It doesn't matter if the person is breathing on their own or if someone is helping them. What » important is that their body gets an ■ *IFMr wpply of oiyfca Hospitals also use ventilaion to help people who can't breathe on their own. For the fetus, the mother is the person w ho supplies the oxygen needed until they can breathe oa their own. Just because the fetus is receiving the oxygen doesn't mean they aren't alive or that they're a human being. It just means they need the mother's tselp for awhile. About Ms McLean's other comment aNxjt the fetus being a tumor: There are nothing but vast differences bet­ ween a tumor and a fetus. I don't believe there is any coi»*vmoa at all A tumor consists of deformed cells. A fetus unsually consists of normal, healthy cells. A tumor does not have, nor will it be capable of developing arms, logs, a head, in­ ternal organs, etc. A fetus will and does. A rumor doe* not have nor ever will develop a heartbeat. A fetus will and does. A tumor, in its developmental process, doesn't have a period in which it is born from the body ut enter its next phase of life. A fetus does. A woman's body has been designed and full equipped to carry a baby as a healthy and natural experience in life so that she may give life to another. A woman's body is not design­ ed to carry a tumor in a healthy and natural experience Pregnancy brings a life into the world. A tumor anrmpit to take life out I am thankful I was born before abortion was even legalized. The law st that time pro­ tected my rights as an unborn child and therefore assured me oi the opportunity and God-given nght to live. Unfortunately, there have been millions who have been denied their right io live and experience the fullness of life it boggles my mind how some people can believe so strongly that a woman should have the nght to have an abortion If they feel so strongly about it. 1 hope they are thankful their mother didn't or wasn't able to take ad­ vantage of this so-called nght It seems that to believe a woman should have the right to an abortion is a double stan­ dard. Those who believe that have been given the opportunity to live. It seems ironic they would believe so strong! v that it is acceptable to take someone elae's right my. What would « be like ■ your family today if y ou had been aborted? My heart goes out to women who are ex­ periencing the grief of having an abortion. Many in society have sold them the lie that abortion is acceptable and that a fetus isa't human. Many women are deceived and don't realize a aatil M’s too late Many women experience intense grief over their decision to abort a child, realizing that what was removed from their wombs was more than just a mass of cells or a “tumor.*' hums a real and hv«« baby. A mother will never change a diaper on a fully-developed tumor. I pray that anyone who reads this letter and who is considering an abortion will recon aider. I know that carrying a baby to foil term and making a choice to keep it or even have it adoped is a big responsibility. a scary choice ‘ to make. However, those who make that com­ mitment will give their child the most : precious gift — life. , I believe that anyone who gives life to a child will live their lives with a clear cons cience aad may one day hear the words. "Thank you for allowing me to ’ive." Scon Price Hastings IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT Evaluating mutual funds... Summerfest parade winners presented with trophies Jesi King, representing King's Music Center, sponsor, presents the trophy for best marching unit in the Summerfest perade to Hastings High School Band Director Joseph LaJoye The jazz band, shown in the background, is rehearsing for "Montreaux ’ ummkc? The past 10 years have been excep­ tional for total returns on stocks and bonds Generally, investors have been wellrewarded. However, short-term performance such as this can be misleading. Ask the fund's representative to submit performance figures for the life of the fund. Also, look at performance during good and bod markets. Outstanding performance in a ouD market can change to disaster in a bear market. For example, the top 20 funds of 1968 recorded an average gain of 45.7 per­ cent. The following year, those same hinds lost an average of 50.8 percent. Today. 15 of those 20 funds don’t even exist — that's a 75 nercent casualtv rate. 3. Hewrikky b Ito fund’ Risk comes in different packages. The fund may limit its in­ vesting to emerging companies with little in­ vestment history or heavily weigh its portfolio with options, commodities or other volatile investments. Your biggest risk, however, is time. Buying any fund for a quick, in-and-out profit can be costly. Mutual fond investing works best when you leave your money in the fond and let time work for you. 4. What are the fowd’i ape and downs? Look ol the fond's wont quarter and decide if yju would be comfortable with that loss Another simple test is the "mountain chart." or historical performance chart, in the fond's annual report. Examine the severity of the ups and downs in the chart. Compare charts from several funds wfch, different investment objectives. 5. What are the fund's expenses? This in­ formation u in the beginning of the prospectus under "Summary of Expenses" and "Finan­ cial Highlights." Al one time, a fund's "load." or sates charge, was easy to identify Today, expenses. 12b-1 fees, back-end loads and switching fees are often difficult to ferret out. However, they all come out of your earn tags. Look for diem in the prospectus, but don't confuse expenses with loads. Expenses are ongoing; loads are one-time charges Of course, there are many other questions that should be answered before you invest. However, these five should get you started and help narrow your selection to funds that meet your specific objectives and risk tolerance. — STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company Closa Change AT&T 54*/, —•/, Ameritech 41’/, —’/. Anheuser-Busch 53 —’/• Chrysler 48'/. +'/. Clark Equipment 70 — */. CMS Energy 22'/. —'/. Coca Cola 45’/. — ’/. Dow Chemical 74’/. —'/. Exxon 59s/. + */. Family Dollar 12'/. Ford 30 -*/. General Motors 52'/. + •/, Great Lakes Bancorp 24 + 1'/. Hastings Mfg. 29 — IBM 67’/. —1’/. JCPenney 521/. ♦’/. Johnson & Johnson 50 + *1. Kmart 17'/. + ’/. Kellogg Company 54s/. —2 McDonald’s 28 — Sears 47V. +'/. Southeast Mich. Gas 19 —'/. Spartan Motors 16 4- '/> Upjohn 35’/. —1 Gold 3388 00 +1.90 Silver 5.48 +.11 Dow Jones 3898.70 —18.60 Volume 201,000,000 Effects of NAFTA Rod Newton (toft) and Butch Carr (center) of the Hastings Car Club receive the trophy for best mobile unit in the Summertesl parade from Bob Byington of the Depot Law Offices, sponsor. O6n Bundy of Stack Insurance (toft), sponsor, presents the trophy for best animal unit in the Summerfest to Deputy Jay Otojniczak of the Barry County Sheriffs Department The sheriffs posse won the award Nurse Needed: Part-time Position Local Physicians Office ______ The first mutual fund was established more than 170 years ago in the Netherlands The oldest mutual fund in this country started in 1924. Today, more than 4.000 funds ire available - that's more than die number of slocks on the New York and American stock exchanges. Mutual funds offer a simple way to invest, but the complex maze of choices can confuse even seasoned investors. Louts Rukeyser. host of television's popular “Wall Street Week." recently listed in one of his financial newsletters five impor­ tant questions to ask before investing in a mutual fund. 1. Wtat are the fowd's investment objec­ tives aad Maritatiotts? This information is dearly staled in the fond's prospectus. For ex­ ample. one fond's prospectus says it aims to provide current income, capital growth and conservatio. of principal. It further explains how the fund's manager invests to accomplish this objective. If this is not your objective, the fund is not for you. 2. What to the fond’s historical perfor- Become well Informed...read The Banner, EVERY WEEKI For • rwonM message of current rats information, cal 1-800-4US BOND a 1-MIM67-1M3 Mark D. Chriatenaan of Edward D. Jonas & Co. Send resume to Ad #310 c/o Hastings Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 One year ago. Congress and the nation were caught up in the debate about North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). H. Rocs Perot and the unions led the opposition to the agreement, raising concerns about America's ability to compete with Mexico. I remember answering the thousands of letters and phone calls as 1 worked through the 2.000 page agreement. After months of research, discus­ sion. aad hard thinking, most r us in Con­ gress decided to support NAFTA and voted for its passage. NAFTA went into effect on January 1st. and so far the effects on the U.S. economy seen favorable. Exports io Mexico have risen by 17 percent of $24.5 billion in the first six months of 1994, giving the U.S. a $560 million trade surplus with Mexico. According to the Commerce Department, this surge in U.S exports could create as many as 100.000 jobs this year for American workers. Although some workers have lost jobs under NAFTA, the Labor Department reports that through June just 4.800 workers have receiv­ ed relief benefits because of job loss related to NAFTA NAFTA's effects in Michigan are even more striking. In the first six months of 1994. the Big Three auto makers exported 23.275 cars and trucks to Mexico, up 614 percent from the 3.791 shipped in the first six months of 1993. GM says that it has sold enough NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner CM ro—Sotocrito 948-8051 HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA ANNUAL MEETING The bron ol the HASTINGS SA VINOS * LOAN, FA h*. boon amondod to provKH tn«t tho annual mooting snail be conducted on the third Tueaday ot September ol each year Therelorw. let it be known that tho annual moating ol the HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN. FA will be held on Tuesday. September 20. 1994 at the aasocia lion's olt.ee. at 201 E Slate Street. Heslinga. Michigan Polla will be open S JO p.m Io 700 p.m lor the election ol thrne directors The annual meeting is to follow at 700 p m SANORA K. NICHOLS. Secretary Chevrolet Cavaliers in Mexico to create 800 to 1000 jobs in Lansing. Ford has created 600 more jobs assembling Lincoln Mark VIII and Lincoln Towne Can for the Mexican market. Michigan farmers are also starting to show gains through greater trade. Though NAFTA's critics warned that it would retard democracy. Mexico just complewdtto fairest and most democratic elec­ tions in its history. Furthermore. Mexicans are finally beginning to turn away from the anti-American, socialist policies which have dominated public discourse for so long. These successes in Mexico have led a number of other South and Latin American countries to ask to join NAFTA, including Chile, Colum­ bia. and Jamaica. NAFTA has shown that foreign competition is not the enemy of economic growth. If there's an enemy, it's Congress with its overzealous regulations aid increased taxes on business. What's going to govern our future prosperity and supply of good jobs is not NAFTA or GATT, but whether we can produce quality products at competitive prices in a world market. U.S. industry and U.S. workers have proven that they can compete with anyone in the world if our government just gets out of the way. It's time for this na­ tion to wake up and realize that big govern­ ment with high taxes and expensive regula­ tions doesn't create jobs, but destroy s them. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of CHANGE of MEETINGS Please take notice that Rut­ land Charter Township Planning & Zoning Commission meetings have been changed. The new dates are as follows: □ □ □ □ September 14, 1994 October 12, 1994 November 9, 1994 December's meeting has been canceled �Pace 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 1, 1994 Long-time West Michigan country singer and entertainer dies Rem Wall (right), shown here with his son, Rendal, was scheduled to ap­ pear at Hastings Summerfest but couldn't make It because of Illness. He had performed at the Showcase at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings. lATTEND SERVICES! ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferwo Frtfor Charts Fteter. Pnrtor Sramtoj Mm 4 30 p m . Suaten Mum 100 anu and IMS a m.. CoafcteMW Saturday 4^0-4 » HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of COO. 1674 West State Road. H—g- Mate James A CarapML Pl-tor Soada> School *30 a.m. daaaes for all apes Mnnuug Wonfop 10:45 a m Nanery pro­ vided Saadav Eveamg Seme?. 6 p m Wedaaaday octjvmes 700 p.m am Kmnforan or JJ fobte Qua 2 -rough 7 or lint trade) Kate Club or Junior Btete Qm (agm 8-12). Youth Maurtnes or Tata BMe Qau (<m 13-19). Adah BMe Stady Noagchnute HOTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South at M 79 600 7: IS p.m . Youth Fellowship p.m.. Evoaag Wonfop p.m Wadonday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH Of GOD, 5® E Bead. Hartings Pastor Doug Davis. Phooe •64-7765. pastor; 945-4060 chwvh Suadsy School 10-00 S.E Wontag IIOO a m Eveamg Ser vice 600 p.m Weduesday Service - 700 p m.^ Facifary equipped for CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Crash M . I mi. South. Pomor Bran Branham Phuae 623-2285 Sunday School at lOOOa.m . War ■fop 1100a.m.. Eveamg Service at 600 p at.. WeMratoy Prayer Bdde NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahville Father Charles Fmher. Pastor A mmuoa of St Roae CathotK Church Hasuagi Saaday Mast 9 30 a m HASTINGS AREA HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* a 600 Powell Rd I mite east of Harting* Eldon Grubb, Pastor. 946 3044 Rus Sarver. PasUx Ememm. *45-9224 Jfoadav Ser vices 945 a m BMe daa» , for all ages. 10 40 a.m. - Monuag Wonfop. 6 p.m Eveamg Praise Ttanday: 7:30 p m BMe Study. aad yoM group* HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH, 904 Terry Lane (al Starr School Road) Wdaa Gardner. Ptator Church phone aamber is 943-2170 Comaamdy Service Canter aamber n 943-2361 Saturday services ate: Snbhnte School at *20 a.m (for afl age*. adults aad children) aad War Service at 1100 a.m. Jon us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 700000 pm Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street. M open to th* pubfac Mon days aad Wednesdays. 900-1200 aooa rinaariiias of clothing in good, clean coadnaw are accepted only during above boon if you are m need of rinrfoag please call 943-2361 for an appounmesi WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4gg7 Cante Orove Road. Phasor Bea Her­ ring. 9.30 Sunday School. Church Service 1030. Wednreday even tags from 600-100 p.m the yovtfo meet at the church, bong a mck tench WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3183 N Brandway. Haeuag*. Ml 49058 Pomor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dnrtene Pickard. 945 5974 Worship Services Saaday. 900a m mdllOOa m . Saaday School. 9:45 am 4-H meets Monday*. 6 30 p.m to 800 p.m BMe Saidy. Wsteiteyi, 3:13 p.m al Delores Gaspen. 801 Barber Rd. Harting* Meas Breakten wdl be meeting the third T Murdo, of each mouth until fur thcr nonce CM Mr Stephen Lewn Si 943-5365. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodtown, Haooags. Mscfogna 948-8004 Eevm Sharkey. Senior Pastor James R Barren. Aset Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 945 a.m .. Ctosaes for all age*. HOOa m llnmq Worte^i Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade. 600. Evetuag Service Wednesday 6 30 Awaaa Oufo. 700 pm.. Teem m Houseman Hal. 700 p m . Aterite Prayer meeting 8:15 pm. Ateril Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad­ way Randall Hartman. Pastor Saaday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. HOOam Morning Wonfop Service. 600 p m Evea­ mg Server. Wednesday 700p m Services for Atedts. Teem aad Chddrea The Church Page Is Pak! for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTWM SAVinos a LOAM. FA Haatinga and Laka Odaaaa WMN FUNtBA' HOM Hastings FUXFAB IMCOeroeATtD of Haatinga MAnOHAL SAHK OF HASTWtOS Memoar F O.I.C. DU HAST1N0S BAMNI> AND MM1NDH 1SS2 N Broadway - Haatinga BOSUY PHABMACY ■ Preaenpfiona'' - IISS Jefferson - aassazg HASDNOS MANWACTUMNO CO. Haatinga, Michigan hasdnos nan class mooucts, inc. 770 Coo* Rd — Haatinga. Michigan lAkRi CO. CHURCH Of CHBIST. Ml N Mrtua» Aw . Hmg Ml «0M Sund^ Mr vices: BMe Claaae* 10 a.m . War ■fop II a.m.. Evtuuv Services 6 pm WaMeaday: BMe Study 7 p.m. Norman Harran, Muuater Phone 945-2938 BMe Survey mi videoa in the home FraeBMeCorrrapoadcnce Course QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Weal. Pamor Susan Trowbridge (616) 943^392 Sunday School 10 a.m.; WaMap II a.m.; After School Special WcMoadny. 4 p m. P.O. Boa 63. Hartings, Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCann Rd . Hnrtmgs. Ml 49038 Fulher Gate Johaaon View Phone 623 2050 (Dehou) after 6 p.m. rw all any la aii . Sunday Monring Prayer 9:45 a.m.; Mam l(H» a m. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 758-3021 church phone (616) 943-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 930 a m . Sanday School 11:00 a.m.. Saaday Eveamg Service 6 00 p.m. Prayer time *Vafoeadaya. 7<» p.m " HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hmtn^. Mtefogan. G. Kern Kdter. Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Chnatmn Education Sunday — 930 Mnrmag Worship Service Nursery provided Broedraat of 9 30 aervKC over WBCH AM aad FM. 9 30-10:30 Children's Church GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Si . Michael Anton. Pamor Phone 943-9414 Sunday. Sept Il lOOandlO-OOa m Htriy Commumon. 1040 Holy Baptism Thursday. Sept 8 — 8 00 AA. Saturday. Sept 10 - 8.40 NA. Monday. Sept 12 - 740 Women of Ferih B S Tuesday. Sept 13 7.40 Congr Council HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church rtreets. Dr Bufford w. Coe. Pnator. Margaret Hollenbeck, Director of Christian Educanon Church phone (616) 943-9574 Barner free bmldmg wrih etevator to all floors. Brandcast of v orstap service over WBCH FM-AM al 10:30 a m Sunday. Sept 11 - Resume Fall Schedule — Grandparents Day — Sunday School Rally Day 9.30 a m . Cbffee Feltowriap 10 30 a.m.. Opes House m Education Wing during Coffee tune 1030 a.m.; Worship 1140 a m - Sermon Tnte Stecks and Stones", MiHi A Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 pm. Wednesday* FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children * Choir 5:15 p.m ; Prepared Light Meal 640 p.m. Mi-Hl A Si-Hi Youth Fellowstap 6:30 p m . BMe Study 6:45 p.m.. Activities for Kids 6:45 p m . Firm Wednesday of month is Game N«te for all ages Monda* Sept 12 - CROP Wate Corammee 740 p m . Habitat for Humanity Workshop 740 p.m. Tuesday, Sept 13 — Hi-Nooaers Pot luck'Program 12:00 noon Wednesday. Sept 14 — Prayer Group 11:30 a.m.. U.M. Women Luncheon Program 1240 noon Saturday. Sept 17 - Hatetrt for Hummun Workshop. 940 a m . Goodwill Clam Potluck Program 6 (T p m SUPPORT GROUPS V.l.Z * (Visually Impaired Per sons) «J0 a m first Friday of mouth tescept June. Sept and Sept ); Narcotics Anonymous 12:00 Noon Monday. Wednesday aad Friday, and 8:00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesdays. Co-Depeadeat* Anonymous 7:30 p m Thursdays, and 9 00 air Saturdays Who" of country music history. Among them were Earnest Tubb. Johnny Cash. Bill Anderson. Porter Wagoner. Ray Price, Gabby Hayes. Hank Snow and Tex Ritter. "Just about all the big stars were on my show," Wall said in an interview before his illness. "If they were playing somewhere in the area, they'd try to stop in and sec me." He said he kept many famous friends in the One of the true pioneers in country music. Rem Wall died on Sunday. Sept 4 in Kalamazoo lie was 75 Wall had a long history in country music, and was scheduled to perform at Summcrfcst in Hastings this year, but heart problems prevented his <i| icaratKc He appeared all over the area in a revival of his country singing career over the last few years with the most recent appearance in Barry County in Hastings at Arby's Musician's Showcase on June 23. Wall is perhaps best remembered by area people for the 30 years he appeared on Kalamazoo television station WKZO (now WWMT) Wall and his son R axial were members of the Green Valley Boys, who starred on the «ho* "Green Valley Jamboree.' The country music show was one of the staples of early television in Southwest Michigan. "Jamboree" went on to become one of the longest running shows in television history. Officials at the Country Music Hall of Fame in Nashville say they know of no country music program to rival its success. The list of those appearing on the Jamboree over the years reads like a "Who's country music business, some from his appearances around the country. He also met many stars during the time he worked for Gibson guitar company in Kalamazoo. Many country stars came to Kalamazoo to pick out a guitar during the 37 years Wall worked for the company which made world famous guitars. Country music followers may remember the company motto of "Only a Gibson is Good Enough." Among his peers. Wall was credited for being a steadfast partner for his wife Roberta, who battled multiple sclerosis for several yean before her death. Several times during the years when he was getting established, and even after he was on his way to the top. Wall turned down career opportunities to stay with Roberta and AfasueE. Sutherland O. C. Hewitt LAKE ODESSA - Mimic E. Sulheriind. 91 of Emcnon, Lake Odcua passed away Sunday. September 4. 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She was born August 1, 1903 in loms, the daughter of Thomas and Jessie (DeLaVerne) Dunsmore. Mamie graduated from loma High School and Western Michigan University where she received her teaching degree. She taught the tecotid grade in the Marlette and Lansing Publ­ ic School before her eumage to Vere Suther­ land. November 21, 1931. She lived in the Ionia area before moving io Florida in 1954 and U1979 moved to the Lake Odessa area. Preceding her in death wu her busband. Mr Sutherland, September 1. 1983. Surviving are Marilyn Haney of Lake Odes­ sa. Gloria and Leon Sutherland of Woodland; several other nieces, nephews; great-nieces, great-nephews; cousins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Seprereber 7 at the Koops Funeral Chapel CLARKSVILLEJLAKE ODESSA - O C. Hewitt, 90 formerly of Clarksville and Lake Odessa passed away Saturday. September 3. 1994 at the Tendercare Nursing Home in Hartings He wu bora Auguu 27, 1904 ia Peanfield Towuhip, Cilhoun County the aoo at Hiny ud Alice (Cotti) Hewitt Mr. Hewin gndutud from Bellevue High School ud wu mmried to Ann, Belle Cue on Merch X 1929. He lived in the Bellevue ud Lecey erei before moving to dirtuville la 1938. They lived nd farmed ia the ClarkaviUe am until their retirement when they moved to Lake Odeua. He wu a member the Clarkaville Bible Church and the Ionia County Farm Bureau. Mr. Hewitt wu preceded ia death by his wife, Anu Belle (Ctae) Hewitt October 28, 199X one aoa, Melvin Hewitt July 27,1985; four brothers, Hany, Caroll, Theron and David; one sister. Mynle McDianaid. He is aurvived by four sons, Marvin Hewitt of Chartotse, Floyd Hewitt of Kentwood, Ruaaell Hewitt of Oartaville aad Bernard Hevia of Greenville; 18 grandchildm; 31 uau^randebiitaa; one brafter, Oarence BilllnafDrbimmMainri. Thelma Hapnercf Ohio. Funeral aervicea were held Wedneaday, September 7 at (be OartsviUe Bible Church. Pastor Don Mathis officiating. Burial in dm Clarksville cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Oartaville Bible Chun*. Arrangementa were nude by Koop* Auetal Cbapela, Inc. Reverend Kevin Cherry officiating. Interment Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial comribotioos may be made to the Sunfield United Bmthon Church . | HASTINGS -Harold B Chaffee. 74 of West Stale Road, Hartings passed away Tuesday, August 30, 1994 st his residence. Mr. Chaffee was born on August 20,1920 af Hastings Township, Barry County the sob of Ira and Grace (Lewis) Chaffee. He was raised in Hastings Township and attended the Quij»by School. He was married to Eva J. Wood on January 15. 1944 at Williamston, Michigan. Mr. Chaffee was an avid outdooraman, enjoying especially bike riding, working his garden and maintaining his lawn. Most impor­ tantly being able to play games with his grand­ children and great-grandchildren. He was engaged in farming all his working life. A former member of the Quimby United Methodist Church and the Fanners Union. Preceding him in death were his parents; brothers, Edwin and Clarence Chaffee; sister, Mary McChukin. Mr. Chaffee is survived by his wife, Eva; son and wife, Carl and Linda Wood, Sr. of Grant; four dsuehters and husbands, Jackie and Larry Segur or Russellville, Arkansas, Nancy and Dale Sibley of Delton. Marlene and Tom Gauthier of Newalla, Oklahoma and Dorothy and Mark Gauthier of Guthrie, Oklahoma; 23 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Elesnor Merrick of Nashville and Dah Norris of Delton; two brothers, Richard Chaf­ fee of Nashville and Shirley Keith Chaffee of Hastings; brother-in-law, El win Wood of Hast­ ings; sister-in-law, Mabie Wester of Middlevil­ le. several nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 3 at the Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Kenneth R. Vaught officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. HASTINGS - Hazel M. (Offley) Hinkley Cooyer, 93 of Grand Rapids and formally of Hastings passed away Saturday, September 3, 1994 at Springbrook Manor in Grand Rapids. She was born June 3.1901 in Nashville, the daugluer of William and Lots Inez (Gutches) Offley. She attended school in Nashville and Hastings and moved to Hastings in 1907. Mrs Conycr married Dr. Frank Hinkley, it ended in divorce. She married Dr. Charles Cooyer in 1966, he passed away in 1974. She is a member of the First United Method­ ist Church in Hastings, Charter member American Legion Auxiliary and life membrr. She worked for JC Penney in Hastings for b years and Hastings Mutual for 14 years. She was preceded in death by her son, Richard Max Hinkley in 1951. Mrs. Cooyer is survived by one niece, Nancy Lou Offley of Grand Rapids; step-children. Charles C. Conyer of Richland. Mrs John T. (Cathrynj Collins of Plainwell and Mrs. Roy (Carolyn) Kemp of Mootrerey. Louisiana. Funeral services were held Tuesday, September 6 at Gin-bach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Bufford W Coe offi­ ciating. Bunal in Riverside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. LAKE ODESSA-Michael Lee Wright 39 of Like Odesu pasted away Datraday, Septem­ ber 1, 1994 at his residence. Michael wu bora July 5. 1955 in Lansing, die aoo of Ezera and Beverly (Reynolds) Wright He graduated from Lanai”- Everett High School in 197Z He wu a member of the Lakewood Baptin Church. Michael is survived by one son. Joahua James Wright of Middleville; his peretu. Earn aad Beverly Wright of Lake Odem; four brothers, Allen Wright of Lansing, Mart Wright of Lake Odem James Wright of Hast­ ings aad Brian Wright of Jascksou. Memorial services were held Saturday, September 3 at the Lakewood Bapdst Church with Reverend Darrel Elms officiating Arrangements were nude by the Koop* Funeral Chapel ia Lake Odeua. provide a stable life for his young family. A seven year association with Columbia Records saw him cut a hit record. "Home is Where the Hurt Is." with 'Keep On Loving You." on the flip side. He recalled the pinnacle of his career as an apnearance at the Grand Ole Opry's legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee. Singing at the National Diac Jockey Convention in 1963, he had the crowd on its feet roaring its approval and received the only standing o* rtion of the evening. "I don't know who this guy is." country singer Jimmy Dean said al the time to a Columbia Record Company executive, " but you'd better latch onto him." Recently, Rcndel said of his father, "He's done a lol. traveled a lot, and seen a lol of big stars. I wish everybody could have a dad like him." Wall is survived by his wife, Helen, two sons. Rendal and Rodney, one daughter Robecca. and two step-sons. Larry and Dennis Bowman. He also leaves a sister, 19 grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. |________ EveljnH. Chapin FREEPORT - William J. “Bill" Cook, 65 of Brown Road, Freeport, passed away Monday, September 5. 1994 at his residence. He wu bora December S, 1921 ia Freeport, the aoo of Dale and Maude (Moore) Cook. Bill atteadrd Fish Flrw—wary Sctaol ami Freeport High School. He married Lola Atllcr August 13, 1953 in Clarksville. He lived and fanned in the Freeport area all his life and loved hunting, fiihing ind vitiftng wifh Meads. Surviving are his wife, tors; three son*. Martin (Pam) Cot* of Viper, Kentucky, Mmhael and friend Tracey Hickey of Freeport, lira Cook of Freeport; one daughter, Connie Cook of Freeport; eight grandchildren, three - r —■ - ea r te- - e - -» —* >*ma imerx, run rreancxsoe oi naiungs. Miry Colburn of DelRay Oak, California and Rone Rine of Hastings; two brothers, Charlie Cook of Freeport and Kendall Cook of Middleville; several niece a and nephews and * ^at sins. Funeral services will be held 10:00 a m. Thursday, September 8, at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odesu. Reverend Jerry Fuller officiating. Intel incut Fuller Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hospice or Twin Rocks Bible Corporation, Viper Kentucky 41774. I Kchard •Dtn‘Wiaanu HASTINGS - Richard "Don- WiUums, 50 of Lawrence Rond, Hastings passed away Tuesday, August 30,1994 ar Borgeu Medical Center in Kzlxmzzoo. Mr. Williams wu born on August 14,1944 at Evansville. T-nn-CT— the son of Fred and Lulu (Henderson) Williams. He wu raised in the Bedford area and attended Bedford. Monroe end Pleasaatview schools, graduating from Hastings High School in 196X Don served eight years ia the United States Air Force, including two yean ia Japan and one year in Alaska. Don wu married to Joyce E. Baleman on October 1,1966. He wu employed u a profes­ sional truck driver moat of bis working li'e. Currently attending Davenport College in Battle Creek for a Bachelor's Decree in Accounting. Mr. Williams wu i former member of Hast­ ings Jsycees. Leader for the Junior Bowling League. Little League Coach for football and softball. Preceding him in death wu a sister. Patricia Williams and an infant sister. Don is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughter. Holly Williams of Hastings, son and wife, Robert and Rebecca Williams of Beaufort. South Carolina; son. Joe Williams of Hastings; one granddaughter. Ashley; sister. Carolyn Munn of Freeport; brother. Fred Williams, Jr. of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, September 3 at Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Jerry Galloway officiating. Burial a'. Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be nude to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association. | CLEARWATER, FLORIDA - Evelyn H. Chapin. 86 of Clearwater. Florida puaed away Saturday. August 20,1994 at the Largo Medi­ cal Center in Largo, Florida. Mrs. Charm wu bora November 1,1907 in Ionia Cour.-y, the daughter of William and Anna (Griffin) Swicur She attended Lake Odessa Schools. She wu married to Galen Chapin July 25, 1927 in Lake Odesu . He preceded her in death in 1975. She attended Central United Method­ ist Church in Lake Odeua and wu a member of the Lutheran Church of the Resurrection in Florida. Mrs. Chapin is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Doug (Nancy) Wallace of Clearwater, Florida; one son. Jack Chapin of Livonia; five grandchildren and 12 great gratrichildren. She wu also preceded in death by one sitter, Luna Van Tifflin. Memorial services will be held 2:00 PJ4. Sunday, September 11 at the Koops Funeral Chapel ia Lake Odesu with Reverend Fm—n Radwell officiating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice or the Lutheran Church at the Recurrectioe. Ouita May Cruttenden I HASTINGS - OuiU May Cruttenden, 73 of S. Chariton Park Road, Hutings passed away Tuesday, August 30, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Mrs. Cruttenden wu bcm on October 14, 1920 at Grand Rapids the daughter of Fred IL and Matilda M. (Bauman) Smith. She wu raised in the Yankee Springs area of Barry County and attended rural schools there. She married David H. Cruttenden on April 15,1942 and bu lived moat of her adult life on the family farm on Sooth Chariton Park Road. Mrs. Cruttenden wu a homemaker. She wu also a member of Quimby United Methodist Church. United Methodist Women’s Group, and after school a special volunteer at the church and a member of E. Baltimore Exteudoo Group. She wu preceded ia death by her husband, David on November 24, 1979; brother, Loy Smith; sister, Beatrice Peck; grandchild, Scott Crunoiden. Mra. Cruoeodes is survived by a daughter and husband. Ruby and Clarence Cairns of Hastings; two sons and wives, James and Alice Crunenden and William and Boonie Cnittenden both of Hastings; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother and wife, Marion and Allie Smith of Hastings; shlen-inlaw. Marguerite Smith of Hartings, Helen Swan of Nashville, OU Osterman of Charioae, Avis Crunenden of Hastings- tnd Joyce Phelan of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Septem­ ber 2 at Wren Funeral Home with the Reverend Susan Trowbridge officiating- Burial in the Striker Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Quimby after school Special Program or the Arthritis Foundation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... GIRL, Briannc Nicole, bom al Pennock Hospital on Aug. 2 al 8:31 a m. to Lua Thomason. Hastings and Brian Whiteman. Bangor, weighing 7 lbs.. 1 oz and 20 inches long. GIRL, Ashley Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 16 at 3:13 p.m. to Jessica Smith and Ray Allen. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. I oz. and 22 inches long. Proud grandparents are Robert Smith of Hastings and Jim and Vanessa Broe of Lake Odessa GIRL, Lyndsey Kay. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 22 u 11:37 p.m. to Tom and Penny Rhoades. Nashville, weighing 6 lb. . 19U ozs. and 19 Vi inches long. GIRL, Kathleen Crystal, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 24 at 2:30 p.m. to Sonia Samos. Lake Odessa, weighing 6 lbs.. 15 and one third ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Micha Joelle. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug 24 at 5:45 p.m to John Sprague and Penn. Steortz. Nashville, weighng 6 lbs.. 13V* ozs. and I9H inches long Cook-Naegele united in marriage Greens to observe golden anniversary A golden wedding anniversary will be observed on Sept 18 by Bud and Retha (Savacoob Green of Hastings The occasion will be celebrated that day with an open house at the Moose Lodge in Hastings from I to 5 p.m. The open house is being hosted by their son. Bob and their family Carta Susan Naegek and Henry Thurston Cooke II, both of Charlotte, NC were married Saturday. July JO. 1994. at St Thomas Lutheran Church in Charlotte. The bride is the daughter of Richard and MaryAnn Naegele of Charlotte. She is a graduate of Independence High School in Charlotte and Davidson College in Davidson. NC. She is a research analyst with Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte The groom is the son of A. Hamilton and Genie Cooke of Jacksonville. Fla. He is a graduate of Stanton College Preparatory School tn Jacksonville and Davidson College He is a banking center manager with Nations Bank in Charlotte Matron of honor was Liza Kietrich Bridesmaids were Katherine Cooke. Lauren Folimer. Beth Pharr, Elizabeth Sellers and Kelly Turnbull Best man was the groom's father. Groosmen were Jeff Fraley. Heyward Har­ rison. Witrn Maddrey. Robret Marshall and Alec McAlister The couple are now living in Charlotte. The Naegeles are formerly of Hastings. The Sound tom Houston. Texes. Wil perform in concert at 7p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11. (Grandparents Day) at the Nashvile Baptist Church. Philips and Washington streets. Nashville. ’ BOY, Austin James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 25 al I p m. to Mark and Kelly Willette. Clarksville, weighing 10 lbs., and 21 inches long. GIRL, Raven Sue. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 26 at 5:08 a.m. to Heidi and Scott Lyttle. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 4M tzs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Timothie Jaymes. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 27 at 6:51 p.m. to Jessica Norton and Frank Thompson. Dowling, weighing 9 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 23 inches long BOY - Larry. Deannc and Travis VanPutten are happy to announce the arrival of the latest addition to their family, bom Aug. 29. 1994 at Blodgett Hospital. Garrett Charles weighed 9 lbs.. 15 ozs. and was 21 inches long. Grandparents are Pat and Charlie Burghdoff and Larry and Joanne VanPutten. Great-grandparents are Bob and Martha Burghdoff and Lois Osbun. Delton Post Office plans open house Tho public is invited lo attend an open house and tour of the new Delton Post Office, located at 10175 S. Wall Lake Rd (M-43) on Wednesday. Sept 14 A brief dedioaboa MlLh^Md al 10 a.m. that day and lours of the building are being offered from 8 am. to 5 pm. Refreshments will be served. The new 5,003-squarefoot building has four times as much space as the previous office on Orchard Street Kempestra-Kermeen engagement told Rose-Sherk exchange vows Mm Amanda Rose is pleased to announce the memage of her mother Merry Marie lo Den­ nis Donald Sherk. The marriage occurred Aug. 8. 1994 al the couples residence with Mr. Everett Ray per­ forming the ceremony Ms. Pamela Arends, friend of the bride, was maid of honor with Mr. John Gunn as best man. Miss Amanda Rose stood as flower girl. Mr. and Mrs. Norman and Margaret Kempesxa of Lisbon. Conn announce the engagement of their daughter Margaret Rita Kempesta to Dennis A. Kermeen to Dennis, son of Don E. Kermeen of Lowell and Donna J. Kermeen of Hastings. Miss Kempesu is a 1984 graduate of Nor­ wich Academy. Conn. She is employed by Bocrah Pizza. Mr Hermeen ■ a 1992 graduate of Lowell High School. Lowell. He is present 1\ serving in the U.S. Navy stationed at Navel Sub­ marine Support Facility in Groton. Conn. A November wedding is being planned. Learn how to prevent heart disease from a regular Joe. Pennock welcomes ‘clerkship’ students Pannock Hcwpitol wakomod throe Michigon Stole University medical ttodont, for their Clinkol Modkine in tho Community" clerkship Tho clerkship ron from July 25 through Aug 19 During tho clerkship ooch stu dent is assigned o physician os a preceptor. and spends thoir time assisting that physician The student observes the physician during hospital rounds and office practice. MSU medical students participating in this clerkshop are Roberta Bashors Michael Gillam ond Steve Rankin The physician preceptor-, ore Or. J Brown. Dr J. Weotherheod Dr. Tom Hoffman. Dr. Paul DeWitt. Dr. J. Atkinson and Or Scott Pennock’s fourth medical student during this clerkship is Lady Christine Dy. a medkoi student from McMaster University Hamilton. Ontario. Canada lady Dy ■s completing a clerk ship in obstetrics ond gynecology under the preceptorship of Dr. Oscar deGoo ond Dr. Jeffrey Dinges. This is Joe Piscatcila and he’s a regular guy. Except for the fact that he had open heart surgery at 32 and has spent the last 17 years teaching, writing and broadcasting for the good of hearts everywhere Today, Joe is a nationally known author and expert with a realistic approach to hearts. lifestyle and tiring healthier. Join us at the Radisson for Joe’s fun, free, motivational presentation Wednesday, September 14, at 7 p.m. For information call Hca’thAnswrrs* at 341-7723 or Total Health Can 1 800 451 6310 BRONSOhL �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 Woodland NEWS: by Catherine Lucas Brothers Charles and Sherman Lykins were honored as grand marshals In the annual Woodland Homecoming parade. The annual four-day Woodland Homecom iag celebration 1994 has come and gone, and the big Labor Day weekend <m.e again is only a memory On Friday evening. a steady stream of hungry people came into the Woodland United Methodist Church basement fix sloppy joe sandwiches, pies and ke cream The ice cream was made with Galen Kilmer's tradi­ tional recipe, but someone said he did not make a this year The same night, the Woodland Eagles held a fish fry. which also was well attended After gening the library books to be sold to the park waft the help of Dave and Darlene Ntethamer. I went to the Eagles breakfast Saturday morning aad filled up well enough that I did not have to eat again until the Lions Club chicken barbecue was over that evening The Eagles served breakfast three mornings The book sale was a financial success Though we had fewer books than in previous years, we took ia approximately the same amount of money We just have fewer books left over to find a home for later. which is usually a bit of a problem There were many interesting items at the craft sales and Mike Hook, president of the Barry County Historical Society, sold raffle tickets to save McKeown Bridge as well as the usual anriery items. It was great to see the entire Lakewood High School band together again after seeing the few who were able to attend the summer parades The band also had a large contingent of flag wavers, perhaps the largest I have ever seen from Lakewoc*!, who livened tn the parade There was a gr*Jd representation of business and other Poets this year, too The Original The winners in the Independent Float category were Sharon Cunningham and grandchildren in an entry called "The Old Woman in the Shoe." who took first place prize, Mary Makley^and her grandchildren, who had a train of four small John Deere trac­ tors and mowers with deer heads adorning the fronts, second place Her sign said "Nothing runs like a deer An entry called "Ernie Erin Support" got the third prize In the Business Float category. Woodland Townhouse's entry was a representation of the Townehouse with tables and the bar with Leo and M ary Lou Spitz ley and many customers sitting at the tables and the bar They won the first prize for the category. While's Photography in Hastings had a float with a child in a huge picture frame which won second prize and the Big L Lumber float took third The Peu/Coacumes category prizes were won by an entry called the "Dog Catcher's Patrol" with a b<g dog in a cage; "Mary Pop­ pins and the Chimney Sweeper" were por­ trayed by Hanna Dutts and Sylvia Welch and was second; and the Laky Vike horses won third place in the Decorated Bike category Casey Flessner, a Granny btke and balloon big wheel look the prize. The car carrying the twin grand marshals. Sherm and Charlie Lykins, was driven by Galea Kilmer Laura Lykins. (Mrs. Charles) also rode After the parde. Lester Forman, village president Doug MacKenzie. township super­ visor. and Doug Hoort for the fire department spoke about the contributions the Lykins brothers made to Woodland in the 48 years they were in business here. A reception with Country Peddler 7 Showe September 16,17,18 Mason, Michigan Ingham County Fairgrounds (Arena Building! Exit Kipp Road off 127, follow fairgrounds signs. Friday 4p-9p * Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-*p • Adult. $4.00 • Child (2-12) $2.00 • Each <*-y ' Present this ad for $1 OFF One Person usad ui conjunction with cake and punch was held in the park pavilion During the afternoon the Woodland Eagles sponsored Thunderbird Club came to the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance offic' at the Woodland Township Building and gave the on-duty dispatcher, Shelley Sulser. a check for $50 for the ambulance organization. This money was raised by kids selling Christmas Story books and all occasion card kits, which are stilI being sold The Thunderbirds are now led by Harold and Cindy Weaver and Bob Herbst re ith Sr The kids who presented the check were Brian Mast, David Glassnor. Jason Dufon. Amy England, Beth Glaxsnor, Brandon Haskins. Jason Herbstreith. Julie Bowerman Lacey and Robbie Robinson and the club president. Enn Herbstreith The Thunderbirds also gave $50 from their profits to the Jerry Lewis Telethon later in the weekend. One of the surprises at the Woodland Lions Club chicken barbecue Saturday evening was Phyllis England Peters, who graduated from Woodland High School in 1930 and now lives in San Francisco She stopped at the ticket table to speak to George Schaibly and asked about his brother. Kennard Several people were surprised and in­ terested in the old raffle "chum" being used by the Woodland Lions Club and stopped to ask George Schaibly if it really was the one used for the sugar drawings held weekly in Woodland during the late 1940s and early 1950s. The answer was yes. Il is now used by the Lions Club once a year for the Labor Day weekend raffle. George Speas won the $500 savings bond donated by Lmon Bank and raffled by the Woodland Lions Club at the end of the chicken barbecue Both dances Saturday night, one for teenagers in the park and one for adults at the Eagles, were well attended and enjoyed "Eleanore." the singer visiting the area from Arizona, sang at the Sunday morning combined church service in the park. The Rev. Ben Herring of Woodgrove ChristianBrethren Church gave a sermon. The Woodland Gospel Quartet gave the an­ nual gospel music concert at Woodland United Methodist Church Sunday evening They were joined by the Victory Singers from Jackson, who said they live in three different places near Jackson but meet io practice in that city, so they say that is where they are from, though none of diem actually live there Roger Buxton was not present, but he had left music for the singers oa tape; so the con­ cert went well with" the other singers and musicians. The quartet has a new. at least to us, bass singer. Tom Schmidt from Eaton Rapids The Victory Singers are Phillis Stoetzel. who plays piano and sings tenor; Rod Johnston, baritone; and Vernon Caudill sing­ ing lead The Rev, Carl Litchfield welcomed the church full of people to the concert and Ken Geiger gave the dismissal prayer. The 'jur-day softball tournament that started with 25 teams this year ended with the Carpenter Plumbing team as winners Monday afternoon The team was Brad and Dan Carpenter, coaches. Bruce Carpenter. Dave Pepper, Charlie Darrow. Danny Boyle. Pal Ary (who pitched), Mark Hopkins. Cariie Heennga, Bill Barker. Joe LaCossee, Mike Smith and Dave Bentley This team played five games and won five, which is the least possible games to play and win. The team called "Matrix" from Detroit came in second. "Jim’s” of Woodland and surrounding area took third place and the Fred Haight Insurance team got the sportsmanship award George Schaibly recently went to Ardmore for a celebration of the 60th wedding anniver­ sary of Iris brother and sister-in-law. Kennard and Thelma Schaibly Legislative Coffee postponed to Oct. The Legislative Coffee will not be held in September, but the forum will resume on Monday, Oct. 10 al the County Seal restaurant at 8 a.m. Candidates for State House and State Senate seats will be given an opportunity to speak, followed by questions from the audience Candidates are asked to contact the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce office at 945-2454 Urology Specialists of Hastings Jeffrey P. Chapman, M.D. Board Certified Urologist Will begin seeing patients September 19 Dr. Chapman specializes in general urol­ ogy including pediatric urology, prostate problems, kidney problems, vasectomy, incontinence and impotence. His office will be located in the Physicians Center at Pennock Hospital. 1005 W. Green St. Hastings. For more Information or to schedule an appointment call 948-8411. Ann Landers No great loss Dear Ann lenders: Recently, some close friends asked us to watch their two children (ages 8 and 13) for five days while they vaca­ tioned in the Caribbean. They told us that they wouldn't trust anyone else, including family members, with their precious children We really weren't crazy about the idea but felt trapped and couldn't say no. Though we have no children of our own. we were confi­ dent that we could do a good job Since this was the first time their parents had left them, we took extra care to it ike the children's stay enjoyable Am. those kids were a handful. They showed no respect and had no manners what soever. To our disappointment, they lied to my husband about a small matter' I con­ fronted them and insisted that they tell the truth and apologize Eventual!}. they did. and there were no problems after that Two days later, they went home without incident. Their parents telephoned the morning after we dropped the kids off at home To our astonishment, thej did not thank us or ask how their children had behaved. They launched into a tirade about how we had over­ reacted to something insignificant. The children s father angrily said we should have refused to take them if we weren't capable of handling whatever came up We were floored when he said. "Don't you know that ALL children lie — that's what they do." He ended the conversation abruptly by saying. "This friendship is over," and hung up. We are dumbfounded and hurt. Are we wrong about this? Please give us your opi­ nion - Standing By Our Values in PA. Dear Pa.: I feel very sorry for those children. Parents who see nothing wrong with lying are setting their kids up for a life of duplicity and trouble Their lack of appreciation for taking care of their children while they were vacationing is inexcusable. These people aren't friends. They are users If this is indeed the end of the friendship, it's'not much of a loss You deserve better. Make ‘em pay Dear Ann Landers: 1 recently went to the home of a very good friend in a nearby slate to help out while she was recovering from surgery I b d to make a mp to the grocery store, and her nether asked if she could come along becrxise she needed to pick up a few items When we got to the store, she said she had absentmindedly left her purse at home. I had plenty of cash on me so 1 paid for her groceries along with mine. The total amounted to about $100. My items came to less than $25. To my surprise, she did not of­ fer to reimburse me when we returned to the house, and I was reluctant to bring up the subject. 1 have lost a lot of respect for this woman, but 1 don't want to strain my relationship with her daughter. We’ve been friends since childhood How should 1 have handled it? — Used in Jersey Dear Used: You should have told the woman when you saw her loading up with groceries. "Put yours in separre bags so we can keep the charges straight . " That would have given her the message Then, when the checker rang, up her hems, you should have said. "You owe me $75.” Upon arriving at the house, you should have handed her purse to her along with the receipt for the purchases and said. "Please pay me now." Heirloom promise Dear Ann Landers: My husband and I are senior citizens. Three years ago. we gave up our home and moved into a small apartment We sold many items we couldn't use and gave much of what was left to our daughter, “Gayle." I inherited many beautiful things from my mother — her jewelry, china, stemware and linens. My mother and 1 had an understanding that these family heirloom* eventually would be passed along to my daughter Gayle ts aware of the commitment because she heard Grandma talk about it. and she expects to get these things Now I find I cannot in good conscience br­ ing myself to give anything more to Gayle. She is 45. irresponsible and unappreciative and her life ts totally chaotic Her house is cluttered and downright dirty A never-ending stream of scruffy-looking characters wander in and out. Some of them have moved in and stayed for weeks These people she ha* befriended have stolen money and jewelry. Every time it happens. Gayle is totally surprised Frankly. 1 doubt that my mother's posses­ sions would last another generation if I gave them to Gayle 1 would much rather give my mother’s things to my niece. "Lenore." who is a responsible woman. She would delight in owning anything that belonged to her grandmother. My husband says I cannot do this because Gayle has been promised these items He thinks it will cause friction between her and Lenore. What do you think we should do, Ann? — A Rock and a Hard Place. Dear Rock: If there was a commitment — and it sounds to me as if there was — you must honor your mother's wishes and give Gayle what was promised to her. even though she is a slob. To go against your mother's wishes and take it upon yourself to give the lovely pieces to Lenore could create lifelong problems bet ween the cousins If you could tactfully sug­ gest to Gayle that she give Lenore a few nice pieces, it would be a most generous gesture and enhance the relationship I recommend h. Change of scenery Dear Ann Landers: My husband and 1 have some friends we like very much. "Loma * and Al" are an attractive couple, and we have great times together The problem is that for as long as we have known one another, every social event has been at OUR house, never theirs. Even when we go out to dinner, the evening begins and ends our place. We have Thanksgiving din­ ner together — at our house. At Christmas, it’s the same. This couple has never invited us lo their home for a meal. To make matters worse. I just got off the phone with Loma, and she said. "When are we gong to see you?” I said. What did you have in mind?” She replied "Well, the weather's nice now so maybe we’ll take a drive over to your place and have lunch." I changed the subject. The sad thing ts that we like this couple a lot. and we don’t want to lose their friendship Any suggestions? — New York. Dear N.Y.: Yes. Next time you plan an evening together, come right out with it and say. "How about a change of sceneryT ’ Let’s ' goto YOUR House ” Gem of the Day: Have you noticed that people who have an hour to waste invariably want to spend it with someone who is busy? ••••• Forget to save some of your favorite .Ann Landers columns ? * 'Nuggets and Doozies “is the answer. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a checi^ or money order for SL (this includes postage and handl­ ing! to: Nuggets, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box H562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canada send $6) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. LEGAL NOTICE Com No. 94004-001 TO: THOMAS DAVC CANTWELL IN THE MATTE* C*. lAJtMA SMANELL CAN Tlfll. Minor DOS 1/31/77 A petition hot boon hied in tho above manor. A * hearing on the petition wit! bo conducted by tho > court on 09/26/94 ol 3:» p.m. in BAPIt Y COUNTY PROBATE COUHT JUVENILE DIVISION 220 W . ., Court St.. Sto 302. Hostings. Ml. IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that THOMAS DAVID ' CANTWELL personally oppoor before the court at tho time and place stated above Ot/30/94 RICHARD H SHAW Judge ol Probate (9/1) , �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 9 by loyce F. Weinbrecht Ray W. Erway was a junior at Hastings High School in the fall of 1904. His major was still Latin He writes about this school term as follows: "I had become a part of the program and school didn't worry me z» much as it had the previous (wo years. I oegan reading more library books and getting more of my lessons in class, such as translations. "There were four girls and four boys in our Latin class Wc boys sal behind (he girls We intended have the first stanza translated before class so that if we were called on first, we were ready. If some one else recited first, this gave us a chance to get the next stanza ready and so on. 1 don't remember any of us ever being caught unprepared. "Miss Allison, who taught our Latin class for the entire four years, was not a teacher to be tnfled with. In fact, though, she never spoke a cross word to me and helped me a great deal when 1 had to write the Class Poem for the 1906 commencment. "W.T. Wallace was my botany, grammar and recond-year German teacu.-. None of us ever took any chances with him. If he caught any of us unprepared, he would say. 'Look it up. * We knew what he meant Maybe it would be a week or two before he called for a report, but wc knew that we had better look it up ' "He caught me once in grammar. I had neglected to look up the gender of the sentence Portia said. 'Having done no wrong.--------- feared no punishment.' When I came to the blank to put in the pronoun, of course 1 did not know what word to put in the blank space But I looked up the proper pro­ noun as soon as I got back lo my seat. I never took any chances with him after that. "Between my junior and senior yean dur­ ing the summer of 1905. Dad built a house for Ernest Edger, just west of the Episcopal Church. It was the most pretentious house that he ever built. In fact it was so much more huuse than he was used to and in the midst of expensive homes that he was determined to do it right I think he built it by the job. a very shaky way for a man without a sinking fund. He never had a dollar that was not earmarked to go for some debt or another “When the house was enclosed. Ernest's wife decided that she wanted a winding open stairway of quarter sawed oak. Dad had never been called <»n to use such oak. which was even then very much higher in cost than any other wood. So be hired a& old carpenter who was also a "sot" lo do this » vrk. He worked about half of the tune. He -iso chewed tobac­ co aad was not particular where he spit. I soon learned lo wort as far away from him as 1 could "I also learned a lot about other tradesmen. The plumber would come to work and in a few minuses would take off for the store where plumbing materials were sold and quite a while laser he would return with maybe a pqx coupling on his finger, h seemed he spent nearly as much time going and coming as he did actually do the work. “On several of the houses which he (John Erway) buih. he had a man by the name of Cooper from Grand Rapids do the lathe work. This fellow would put a handful of lathe nails in hss mouth, nail up several lathe with one nail in the end. then put in the other three nails ia each lathe, the nails coming out of his mouth pomts first. When he was nailing hts way. it sounded just like a woodpecker drummmg on a hoflow tree When he warned Dad for something he would bellow out *Yo John.' He was deaf aad had no teeth We suspected that he was a 'bum.' Of course we never got lo really know what his station in life really was To us he was a professional lather. "That year we drove Jeanie the mare, the one who had stepped on my toe about ten yean before. We parked her in a small barn on the hack the same lot of the house being bulk "This last year of high school I began to go out ia society. Floy (Erway) took teacher's framing ia 1904 and began her teaching career m the fall of 1905 Myroe Edgar, who had ridden with us the past three yean, had a sister named Emily who started so high school m the fall of 1905 so they drove in themselves Charley Belson and I look turns driving and tiding Myrtie also drove some tunes during the earlier yean. "Charley was quite a hand for girts and once made a double date for me to go on a sleight ride party. There were two sisters which he dated, first one than the other They were both nice girts, but were of the Catholic raxh. which 1 could not believe m. so 1 lost in­ terest in the girt that had been my date. "la the Ous School District there lived a Catholic family of two boys and four girts about the age of my older sisters One time dunag a conserve between them and my sister. Eva. who was talking about going to Ferris Institute m Big Rapids to qualify for teaching, the Catholic girts (old her that their parents would not let them get more education than was given by the country school system for fear that they would leave the Catholic Church I couldn't feature thai as a way of life, so I didn't respond to the calls which she wrote io me or to the telephone calls inviting me to come aad see her. Later both she and her sister married men of their own faith "I took a I king to another girt whose ap­ pearance J liked and called on her a few times I knew her father and my dad was acquainted with him when I was just a kid. 1 realized that she was not the one for me The father of the man she married ran a hardware store in town Dad bought me some of his needs at the store. 1 remember one day . while wc were in the store, he asked Dad if he could have me The Glass Creek Band, organized by Ray Erway. House construction in Barry County. 1912. Brush Ridge School, taken in 1932. tram as a tin smith. I have often wondered about the changes it would have made in my life if Dad had agreed to the plans. There have been several decisions during my life, made either by othere or by myself that could have made significant changes in my life. "I was always bashful among strangers The faculty must have thought my only chance to do something on the program was to have me write the class poem. Miss AUhaou took me under her tutelage and we got together a poem. It took of the strife between two sons of a king who fought over his kingdom after he had died. It was some sort of hexameter It did not rhyme al all but required sylables in each sentence II was a good thing that it had this makeup "When I got nicely started. I got stage fright and hesitated Jus when a baby in the balcony began a lusty wailing By the time the baby was quieted. I had got back on track and finished the reading. Miss Allison thought I had hesitated because of the baby. I never told her any different She told wiiat she would have liked io do if she could have gotten a hold of that baby. And ot course, like all maiden Indies, she would have knowi. just what to do. “It was 1906 and I was out of school at age 17. 1 expected to continue on as a carpenter with Dad. But a new era was beginning. In­ stead of the hewed frame bams, the plank frame bam began to be popular. Anyone who could drive a spike could become a carpenter. All that was needed was a boss who could get the most of a gang of men. who in turn could c« nb and nail. "Eva had been teaching several years and Floy had taught for one year. It seemed natural for me to try teaching also, as 1 could not see much of a future in the line of werk which dad had always done He had always hired two men to do the farming while he worked out. work which he could have done himself if he had kept to farming. “So 1 took the teacher's examination in August 1906 at age 17. I was not yet eligible for a teacher's certificate, so they denied me. based on my age and my grades in arithmetic. But just before school begin in September 1906. John Ketcham. County School Com­ missioner. called me and said that the Oak Grove School, on Seaion One. Orangeville, was without a teacher They had had no ap­ plications except from a girt with an eighth grade certificate 1 had a twelfth grade diploma and 1 seemed to be a possibility. He wanted me to apply for the school He would give me a special certificate unt>l the October teachers' examination “1 applied and got the school and began to teach m September I taught the entir* year there for $30 per month, leaving $10 with the district to pay my board and room “The girl who didn't get the job. wav the oldest of a family of ten children They lived within sight of the school house. The next four children in the family were all boys, one of them much larger than me. There might have been some trouble during that year, but none developed I never saw the girt that didn't get the job. ' During the winter term, the baby of the family with whom 1 was boarding contracted pneumonia and white he was so very ill. they asked me to find another place to board. I then boarded with Ed Courtney . Ed had a grown son. a Civil War veteran who also lived there. They I ked to play Pedro and as I had learned some of the tricks of the game at the Grange meetings, it was a good way to spend the long winter evenings, as I had no school work to prepare for the next day. I had only a half dozen pupils, four boys and two girts. The boys were al) brothers of the young lady who had wanted to teach the school •The fine death in oWinunaUaic fanuly occurred during the spring term that year. Came was ill with pneumonia when mother took me back to school that week, on Mon­ day. Later in the week she came after me. saying that Came had passed away. "School ended in June. I was not that en­ thused about teaching and did not apply for another school, but went back to fanning. There was always something to do on the farm. "Both Eva and Floy were teaching schools near home and another teacher Cefeufe Good, a friend of Eva's, had taught the Whitlenmore during 1906-1907 and was hired at Otis School for the year of 1907-1908. She was from north of Nashville and was keeping company with a young farmer in that area. Finally, he persuaded her io quit teaching and help him on hts farm That left a vacanacy there. “I finished the year, driving to school until it became too bad. then boarding with Charley and Mina, who lived on the T.C. Williams farm that year. "Early in die spring cf 1908, Dad sold the Rutland Censer farm to Joe Mathew. who had pounded iron.* as he expressed it. for the Pacific Railroad when it was built across the great Salt Lake He did some smithing on the farm "la May 1908 we moved back on the old LEGAL NOTICE: MORTGAGE SALE — Dofeuh bos been mode in the conditions cf o mortgog® modo by Douglot 5. Cook end Colby J. Cook, hutband and wife to Heartw II Mortgage Corporation a corportion organized ond existing under the laws ol the State of kUrtugon Mortgagee. doted October 19. 1989. and recorded on October 34. 1989 in Liber 490. on page* 165. Barry County Records, Michigan, ond OMigned by eaid Mortgagee to Borcioyi American Mortgage Corporation by an oesignment(a) doted October X. 1909. on-t recorded on November 8. 1909 in Lfeer 490 on page 023. Barry County Records. Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to be duo ot tho dote hereof the sum of Fifty-Two Thousand Nine-Hundred Thirty-Six and 77/100 DoHars (352.936.77), including .merest at 10.5% per annum. Under the power of sole contained r. said mor­ tgage ond the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse. Michigan, at elevon o'clock c.m on September 22. 1994. Said promises ore situated in the Village of Middleville. Barry County. Michigan, ond are described as: Lot 7. Block 17 of I N. Keeler s Addinon to the Village of Middleville, according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Libor I of Flats on Page 12. In Barry County. Mkfegan. Tho redemption period shall be 6 months from tho dote of such sole, unless determined abandon­ ed m accordance with I94BCL 600-3241 a. in which case the redemption period shall be X days from the dote of such sole Doted August 9. 1994 Barclays American Mortgage Corporation 700 f Big Beaver Road S*>ito f Troy Michtgan 48093 (313)689-1805 19/8) place Floy Erway married John Foreman in 1909 in the house on the farm “One day during Easter vacation at (he high school, some of the students from there visited the Olis School They lived just south of our home und. as 1 had some work to do. they went home first. But as they were taking ■I easy. I caught up with them I believe that I could pick the spot where 1 caught up with them. I discovered a girl whom I really wanted “I had been going with her older sister some, in a casual manner She had been around all of the time, she was 4M; years younger than I and I had never noticed her before. "k was not an instant thing for us. however. It took me five long years to win her over The first three of those >ears she would not even go anywhere with me. Wc both went to the Rutland church and to all of the com­ munity gatherings, but she always came and left with her family. I recall that our first date was the night of Iter Baccalaureate in June 1911. After that, we were together frequently, quite often in the company of one of her sisters or a cousin. She taught the Brush Ridge School the year of 1911-1912. I took her to school and back when the weather was bad. sometimes on horse back, without a saddle. In 1912-1913 she taught at Podunk School. “One wintry Saturday afternoon a sleight load of us went to the farm of her oldest sister. Zoio. and Harry Dunn, near Ban fie Id On Sunday afternoon we started home, but the roads were so bad that the team tired out at the Cox farm on Cedar Creek Road and we subl­ ed them there. The girts, Nina. Frances and Bessie Otis. Floy Erway, Louie Havens. George Havens. Ray Otis and me. Ray Er­ way. driving Dad's team had to spend the night. The girts had beds but we boys slept on the floor by the heating stove. The next morn­ ing we came on home, but the school .narms didn't get to school that day "On June 24. 1J13, Frances and I were married at the Dunn home with Louis and Nina as witnesses But I have jumped ahead a bit. “When I finished school and after I had tried teaching school, I went back to fanning. Dad was still building and built a bam for W.H. Otis lo replace one that a windstorm had blown down. About this time. Dad had the flu and never fully recovered He was not able to work much after finishing the bam. He died on Feb. 13, 1910. I was left to take care of mother and try to coax a living from the farm. "I had never known about Dad's finances, never wanted to know, but now 1 became acutely aware. There was a mortgage on the farm that carried an interest charge. There was a large doctor bill, the funeral expenses and a farm with poor equipment, poorer fences and but living expenses were fairly low. There was the phone bill, about $15. and the mortgage interest and payment I had no children to support and managed by exchang­ ing work with neighbors. "Charley Whittemore was elected Highway Commissioner of Rutland Township. This took up some of his time. “During Dad's illness, wc had tried many doctors, those within driving distance of course, and with hones, of course. Dr. Clarence Lathrop did have a car and often mentioned taking Dad for a ride, but he never did and dad died without ever ridding in an automobile "Dr. Lathi jp encouraged us to think that Dad would jet better, but he did not. We finaCy got du gusted with Dr. Lathrop and had Dr. Hyde from Prairieville come out. He tried a more severe treatment, which hastened the end. During the winter of 1909 and 1910 he became so bad that someone had to sit up with him. Hinds School reunion is Sept. 10 The annual Hinds School reunion will be held Saturday, Sept. 10. with dinner at I p.m. Bnng a dish to pass, table service and 1 lawn chair. For more information, call Bob Casey at 948-8422 "It kept us all very busy just keeping things going. We had the usual winter weather, snow, thaw then more snow The few cars there were spent the winter jacked up on blocks, and we traveled the same as usual with horses Dad died on Feb 18. 1910, at home The funeral was also held at home. Oren Er­ way came down from Mt. Pleasant He and Dad were the closet companions, having worked together for so long. "Work went on as usual, cutting wood, working in Charlie's saw mill, getting in the com. which we had not gtXtcn harvested before snow came In the spnng I began shearing sheep, using clippers driven by a gasoline engine, mounted on a truck, a wagixi with steel wheels I picked up a few dollars this way. as many of the old-tune sheep shearers had passed like so many of the old customs have. "We had Grange meetings around the county and some in Charlotte and Grand Rapids "Will Havens replaced the old roof of his bam with a hip roof We sawed the lumber for it. Charley bought a wood stove silo and put it up. “Claude Edger fell under a car on the C.K. St S. Railroad. It cut off both of his legs. He died in a hospital in Kalamazoo that same night. “Uncle Brass visited the old home in In­ diana. Charley began building a 32'x44' bam that fall. Hogs sold for 6tt cents on foot. I bought com for 10 cents a crate. In 1911, farmers were busy all winter hauling manure, cutting wood and finishing picking corn, cut­ ting and putting up ice. "In January of 1911, there wu a meeting at Charlotte of the Eaton and Barry County Pomona Grange, a total of 716 people eating at the Grange table. The program was furnish­ ed by Barry County Pomona Grange Among the features was an instrumental quartet com­ posed of Ira McCallum, first cornet; Forrest Havens, second cornet; Ray Erway, trombone and Charles Belson, clarinet. John C. Ketchym was the State Grange Master "Our success as musicians at the Charlotte Grange meeting induced me to organize a band at Glass Creek Grange Hall. 1 had been playing since about 1906 and Forrest. Charley Belson. John Foreman and other neighbor boys had been in training, some of us playing with the James Troxell Band of Hastings. "So it seemed logical to have a band of our own. There were some advene remarks, but we penerved and got « going. We practiced at the hall on Tuesday night each week. "We had the advantage of having a veteran cornetist of many yean experience in dif­ ferent bands, the latest one was the Cloverdale band. This band was gone, so he was available and much of our success was due to hts ability, patience and experience. He was a bachleor and had no family to confuse him. "I remember about him complaining one night about the cost of living. One of the fellows remarked that he bet it did make him hump to buy shoes for his kids. We had a kx of fun and there were benefits also. Four of the members were in service during World War 1 and each of them were in the musical departmeri of the military service, no doubt saving tie lives of some of them. (Tebe rnnflnard) Robert William Farrish Jr.. Kentwood and Cora Atm Fartee. Woodland. Trent lAvern Wickwire, Dewitt and Julie Ann Harrison, Middleville. James Arthur Jones, Dowling and Charlotte June Mann, Battle Creek. Dustin W. Hass. Hastings and Elena Sue Reid, Hastings. Daniel Martin Taggart, Hesungs and Kathy Lynn Madison, Hastings,. Scott Alien Shay. Middleville and Lavonna Raye Bofenbaugh. Middleville Neil Robert Katsul, Hastings and Tara Lynne Walldorff, Hastings. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO. THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing will be held by Prairieville Township Planning Commission on September 21, 1994, at 7:30 p.m. at the Prairieville Township Hall. 10115 S. Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the it »m(s) to be considered at this Public Hearing include, In brief, the following: 1. Special Land Use Permit filed by Charles R. and Same Perricone to park a thirty foot (30') travel trailer on lot owned by them which has an incomplete structure sitting on the property. They desire a two year permit which would allow occasional weekend use during the summer. 2. Such other and further matters as may properly come before the Planning Commission for this meeting. All interested persons are invited to be present or submit written comments on these special land use permit applica­ tions at the address below. Prairieville Township will provide necessary auxiliary aids and services such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing upon five (5) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Indivi­ duals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk. Prairieville Township Planning Commission Elaine Van Niman, Secretary Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Road Delton, Ml 49046 (616) 623-2664 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 Lake Odessa NEWS Ionia County '* hazardous waste pickup wHI have iu quarterly day ra Lake Odessa Satur day advance appoinimeni is urged Ample publicity has been given on what can be pick­ ed up what cannot The VFW is back on schedule with its Sun day morning breakfasts. The post also is host for the Ionia County Council Auxiliary soup and salad luncheon on Friday. Sept 9. Ionia County's unit of the Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel is having its first meeting of the new year Thurs­ day. Sept IS. at the Ionia K of C Hall Reser vatKNis are to be made today at 374-8420 The speaker will be a pharmacist from Meyer*, with the topic "R/X Info.” The Saranac retirecs are the host group The Lakewood School Board will hold its next meeting at Clarksville School Monday. Sept. 12 al 7:30 p.m. On that same evening, the Odessa Township Board meets at the Page Memorial Building. Death came recently to Alice Haruarger, 95. of Ionia. She and her late husband. Chester, lived in his parents house on Fourth Avenue during the I960* She and Mr Hansbarger were active lodge members in Ionia. She is survived by daughters Hukia Loper of Belding. Elouise Sage of Muskegon and Barbara Thompson of Oregon, besides several grandchildren $n the next two genera lions. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery after services at the Cook Funeral Home in Ionia Sept 2 The Cusack family , with origins in Hub­ bardston. had their annual gathering Aug 20 al the Hunting Lodge at Bertha Brock Park, with food, games, prizes and lots of warm greetings as the far-flung brothers and sisters and those of the next three generations gathered from Michigan. Oklahoma. Florida. Maryland. Ohio. North Carolina and many iocales in Michigan Many of them attended mass the next morning at St. John the Baptist Church in Hubbardston. Quentin and Agnes Cusack, who live on the centennial farm on Borden Road, hosted brunch at their home The family of Ernie and Stella Cusack of Lake Odessa had the largest attendance from their offspring. This annual gathering honors the late bachelor brother. William, who made privision for future reunions Lakewood's Mike Richardson was featured in a (nearly) full page story in the Lansing State Journal's prep f<xxh*ll section in the Sept 1. issue Crystal Blakely. 16. from the Kool Kupkakes 4-H Club, won the Wilton Award at the Ionia Free Fair for her cake decorating entry Her award included a video on candy making She is the daughter of David Blakely and wife of Peck Lake Road and grand daughter of Herbert and Madonna Berlin Township's Charier school. Noah Webster Academy , has been much in the news with the approach of school. Housed in a new log house, it is on Harwdxi Road near Peck Lake Road in a scenic setting. Most of the students will be home schooled, with heavy reliance on computers Readers of the Grand Rapids Press recently may have caught the pictures and names of two familiar ladies if they are members of the United Brethren denomination. In a story of modem day evangelism through the revival meetings. Nancy N'Gele was on the front page of the religion section as a spokeswoman for the sponsoring group, which hosts the an­ nual summer camp meeting on the U.B. cam­ pgrounds nonh of Canon City. Nancy is a former missionary teacher who served in Sierra Leone Her 100-year old mother. Em­ ma Hull was pictured on the next page being greeted by Pastor Jerry Drummond, who had once been in one of her Sunday school classes, as she taught in a church of which her late husband, the Rev. Charles Hull, was pastor. A Lansing obituary appeared last week for Leah Mixter. 94. who died Aug. 31 She was a frequent visitor here when her late sister, Rhena Hamlin, and husband. Roger, had their lakefront home on Lakewview Drive. They and sister Marguerite Bowman of California were the Brokaw sister*, along with brother William Leah has surviving children Marguerite and James, both of whom arc pastors She had been predeceased by her husbands Her last husband was Floyd Mix­ ter. who lived on Sixth Avenue several years He was the stepfather ot Marian Cowley Mrs Belva Smith of loma has been at the home of her son. David, and his wife Barbara on Brown Road while she recovers from eye surgery Tom. Mindy and Emily Thompson had her parents and sister from Columbus. Ohio, as guests over the holiday weekend. The VanLaancns. daughter Vicki and Enckson family joined Gary and KathyNickel of Nashville. Delbert and Judy Nickel of South Haven slate park on the weekend. The Women's Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will open their fall season with a noon potluck luncheon in the church dining room Wednesday. Sept 14. The 1994-95 officers will be installed during the meeting, which will follow the lunch. They are president. Doris McCaul; co-vicc presidents. Helen Haller and Mary Hebert; secretary. Betty Carey; and treasurer. Marcia Raffler Directors will be Mildred Sensiba. Lola Haller, Jane Shoemaker, and Clara French. Laurel Garlinger, Doris Huyck. Marge Erickson will serve on the nominating committee The VanBennekom teenage girl from Saranac who was injured when she fell from Old Fashioned Farm Days is Prairieville’s answer to Woodstock the bed of a pickup track at .Saranac school is the younger sister of Linda Cote of Fourth Street The local sister reports that she re­ mained stable all of last week and that is a hopeful sign. Lake Odessa Chapter NO. 315, Order of the Eastern Star, will hold iu first fail meeting Tuesday. Sept 13. at the Masonic Temple at 8 p.m The painting crew is again at work downtown with scraping being done to the Adgatc building that houses the Funn House. This wooden double front building is one of the original stores in the village. Need a tattoo? A new shop has opened across the street from the bank to specialize in this form of body art. Ken and Marilyn Burch of Wheeler spent the weekend wfcb the Jim Seibel family on Sixth Avenue. Together they attended the Fri­ day night dinner sponsored by Lakewood Christian School Lake Odessa made the news on television with coverage centered on flocks of people trying to find their way to the “Yes” concert and festival at the 1-96 speedway. With Jordan Lake Road still officially closed, drivers from the cast were directed back to M-66 and north to find Portland Road. Becky Guitterez was one of the locals shown in her post at the local Shell station and several M-50 business places were shown. A nearby neighbor reported there were no problems. Buche and Mick fields were used for parking. There was am­ ple supervisior. This concert and festival broug.it a different type of audience than the earlier rock festival. Much of the traffic came from the Clarksville and M-66 exits off 1-96. "Casual Day with a Cause” has come to this area. Office staff of Ionia County Na­ tional Bank at Wooland wore sweatshirts and jeans or slacks to work Friday last week. Desk signs indicated that the American Cancer Society was to benefit from the casual dress day. However, at the same time, they were advertising their parent firm. Each sweatshirt bore the logo of the bank — a new style in corporate clothing! Tomatoes are ripe and so are Stanley prune plums. Apples are falling from the trees Grapes are turning purple and the kiwi is ap­ proaching ripeness. Four teens arrested in aluminum heist La Roy Van Dyke made an appearance at the feetival's country music show He entertained the spectators by crooning Ms from his singing career There was a grand display ol hundreds of historic tractors at the Farm Days. Al kinds ol brands and models were represented. After their shows Friday. LeRoy Van Dyke. Meba Montgomery (right) and their bend members met with tans and signed autographs. Billie Russell (left) and her husband Colonel Clyde Russell, ot Caledonia, brought their antique grist mill to the Farm Days. The grist is powered by an old gas engine The couple has been grinding their own grain for 23 years. This is their 16th year at the Prarievile festival. Hasting• City Police hive charged four area teenagers in connection with the theft Ct 3.266 pounds ot aluminum from a storage area on South Hanover Street in August. Investigators said they arrested Richard Preston, of 901 E. State St, Hastings: Jesse Koan. 18. of 1260 Assyria Road. Nashville; Keenan Rudest!!. 17, ot 1320 S. Hanova. Hastings, and Chad Rabideau. 18, of 322 E. Grand St., Hastings. Each of the four was arraigned in 56<h District Court on one count of committing larceny of more than $100 and a charge of receiving and concealing more than 8100 la seAen property Preston. Rudeslll and Rshldeau were arrested and arraigned Thursday. Sept. 1. police said. Koan was arrested and arraigned Tuesday. All had $5,000 personal recognizance bonds set for them. The four allegedly stole two loads of corrugated aluminum sheets Aug. 12 and another load on Aug. 15. The sheets were stored in the open, officers said. The metal was reported missing by its owner Aug. 23. The teens allegedly sold the metal for $1,045 to the Padnos Louis Iron and Metal Co. in Hastings. The aluminum was recovered, however, police said. LEGAL NOTICES MOSTGAGS SALE — Defeo* tar Wu mode In toe footy bort thousand mm hunosed hghtv NM ANO 41/100 DOUAB (tataAt). todudtog This 1918 International Harvester tractor got quite a few looks from admirers during the festivities The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee _wM meef on Monday, September 11,1994 in the Commission Chamber, Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. The topic for discussion will be a proposed amendment to Act 641 presented by Browning-Ferris Industries. The County ot Barry anil prowM necessary reasonable auxiliary ax» and services such aa eignere tor the hewing impaired and audio taoes ol printed matenals being constdered at the mo. ng. to indtviduaia with disabilities al me meeting** a upon ion (1O> days notice lo the County ot Barry mdhiduWe with d.aatybnea reoumng auxiliary aids or aonrtcM should contact the County of Barry by wr.tmg of call the follow.ng JUOITH A PETERSON COORDINATOR 220 W STATE ST otorta «s»t Many merchants attended the Farms Days celebration, selling everything from tshirts to antiques and farm equipment. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS CAREER OPPORTUNITY Do you enjoy working with people? Are you a motivated self-starter? Would you like to own and operate your own business? If so. you will want to learn more about a career with Farm Bureau Insurance in our Hastings office. For a confidential interview, please mail your resume to: Richard Keilen. Farm Bureau Ins.. 5950 Portage Road; Portage. Ml 49002 Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are in­ terested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We otter health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour. Classes start September 14th and end September 28th. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last four days of class will be from 6:15 a m to 3:00 p m. If you are interested in taking this class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a m and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and fill out an application Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE Under too power of sole contotood to sold mor rgoge end too srotvto in such com mode and pro­ dded. nonce Is hereby given toot sofd mortgage will be foreefosod by o Mio ol too mortgaged premises, or Mme port of them. ot public .endue, at too Barry County CourthouM in HooHngo. Michigan. ot 1100 oclock a.m.. on October 30. Ita. Said pjjuilM, ore Moated to Township of Sorry. Stary County. AUdUgon. and are described OK land situated to too Township of Sony. County ol Sorry. State of Mlchlgon. descrlbsd ae: Com. mondng 10 rod. Went of too center of Section 30. Town t North. Bongo 4 Wool, toonco South II rods, thence *WI 4 rods, thence North 11 rods So too center of too rood, toonco Cost 4 rods so too piece of beginning. Abo commencing 14 rods West of too center of Section 30. Town I North. Bongo » West, toonco West 4 rods, toonco Sou* IS rode, thence East 4 rods, toonco North IS rode to tho point of beginning s«ept commencing ot a potot 4 rods Soirto and 10 rads West of tho center of Sec­ tion 34. toonco Wool 4 rads, thence South 3 rods, toonco East 4 rads, toonco North 3 rads so tho place ot beginning. The redemption period shell bo 4 months from too dose of such sole unless determined abandon ed to accordance with 14440. 400.33410. to which com the redemption period shall be 30 days kora tho dote of such solo. Dosed: August 31. 1444 MVS Mortgage Corp.. MortgogM BOBNSTEIN AND SOtMIOSMAN. B.C.. Attorney, inn W. Nino Milo Id., see. 1040 SouthheM *U 44075 (10/4) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1. 1994 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES: AUGUST 22 1994 mooting September 77 20. 1994 os officers delegate* and MAo Brice os delegate ond Jimmie Campbell ot alternate at employee delegate with necessary expenses. Said mooting to be held in Grand Rapids Yoos Ketchum Campbell Brower Bl torn. White Hawkins Absent May Josporse Carded 20 Moved by White, supported by Bloom that the notice lor 1995 Mayors Exchange bo received and filed Yoos: oil. Absent: two. Carried. 21. Moved by Moy supported by Compboll that the letter of August 19. from Stephanie Fokkes re guesting use of Fish Hatchery Park September B — October 27. 1994 lor fall Co Ed Soltoll bo granted Yoos ail. Absent: two Carried 22. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that tho letter of August 20. from Broadway Trucking and Ex caviling Russell Yager requesting permis­ sion to hook up to City Sewer ot 112 High St. bo referred to tho Water and Sewer Committee. Yoos all. Absent: two. Carried 23. Moved by Hawkins supported by White that the Ambulance contract from Lansing Mercy bo ap­ proved at no cost to chitons with changes recom­ mended by the City Attorney on Pogo 2 *9 second Uno. and Mayor authorized to sign. Yoos oil. Ab­ sent: two. Carried. 24. Moved by Bloom supported by White that the request from Judy Peterson concerning tho animal control building bo referred to tho Water and Sower Committee lor com vent and have them make the final decision. Yeas: a” Noy one (Ket­ chum) Absent Moy. Josporse Carried 36. Moved by White, supported by Bloom, that Ordinance *775 dealing with two family dwelling on state highways bo approved. Amend Chapter 3. Arttde XR. Division I. Section 3.199. Article XVI; end XVN Division 2. Section 3.347 os amended. No public communit. Yeas: Howklns. White, Bloom. CM^boll. Noys: Brower. Ketchum Absent: Moy. Josporse DENIED 12 tononts Ing on It until tho next masting to Common Council met in regular session in the City <Coil. Council Chambers. Hostings Michigan on Monday. August B. 1994 at 7 30 p m Moy^r Mayor Lou Gray presiding. 1. Present at roll coll wore members Hawkins Ketchum White Moy. Bloom Brower. Compt»ll 2 Moved by White, supported by Brower that the excuse of Fronklin Compbell be approved Yeas All Absent Two Carried 3. Pledge to the flag. 4. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that rhe minutes of the July 25 meeting be approved os read and signed by rhe Mayor ond City Clerk Yoos: All. Absent Two. Carried 5. Shelly Simmon was present, representing the American Cancer Society s request to use Tydon Park or Fish Hatchery Pork lor a 24 hour relay, beginning at 6 p.m. on Friday. October 21. ond en­ ding at B p.m. Saturday October 22. called the Barry C junty Classic 24 Hour Relay Against Cancer in Hostings It is a wolk run event to raise funds for tho American Concur Society in Barry County Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that per mission be granted, subject to each participant signing a waiver ond also to proper proof of in­ surance with the City named os on additional in­ sured. Said event to bo under the direction of tho DPS. and tho City Attorney to prepare a stay of or­ dinance to allow them to place B 12 tents. Yoos AN. Absent Two Carried B. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that tho letter of JUy 27 from Joseph I a Joys Hostings City Band Director requesting tho transfer of tho 94/95 budgeted amount of 91.900 bo aporaved. Yeas: Brower. Bloom. Moy. White. Ketchum. Howklns Absent Compboll. Josporse Carried 7. Invokes rood General Alum...................................................92.038.21 LfTN............................ ........................................ 2.164.76 Wolverine Paving.. ........................................... 6.838.27 Hastings Sanitary Services........................... I 076.00 SuPurr Sool inc................................................ 43.833.33 Parker Painting.............................................. .3JI 9.90 Moved by Brower, supported by Moy that the above invokes bo approved as rood. Yeas Hawkins. Ketchum White. Moy. Bloom Brower Absent: Campbell. Josporse. Carried. B. Moved by Moy. supported by White that the Invoke lor |1.978.27 for Consumers Power Co. lor electricity at the Incubator bo approved. Yoos: Brower. Ms am. Moy. White. Ketchum. Hawkins ---- ‘ 4 . varrioa. ♦. Solly Monnoll, Chairperson for tho Berry/Eoton Board of Realtors Fund Raising Committeo was present concerning a request of August 4. 1994 to hold a "Duck Race" on the Thomapple Rhmr. starting at the Michigan Avenue Bridge and finish ot Tydon Park. Thsir request wo. to dose Michigan Avenue to one leno lor 5 minutes. Jeff Mansfield and tho DNR were contacted and hod approved their plans. They h^nro a special permit from Mo Michigan lottery Bureau *23263 All tickets will bo so*d prior to day of race and no atenoy will excho ago h^mds in tho park blansf ioid had concern an dosing Michigan Avenue due to tho constrvcllor on Broadway moving traffic to 19.689.00 .1.990.00 .2.600.00 1.109.07 .04.168.94 3.199, Article XVI ond Chopter 3. Article XVII. Division 2 Section 3 247 of the Hostings Code rdoitng to toning (two fomily dwelling ond lond use vorionces) 26 Ordinance *776 rood An Ordinance to amend Section 3.35 ond 3.64 of the Hostings Code relating lo toning Essential Ser ices ond Public ond Institutional Use. ond Parking areas in residential tones 27. Ordinonco *777 read An Ordinance to amend the Hostings City Code regulating location of Adult Businesses m B-2 Districts 28 Moved by Hawkins supported by May that the maintenance agreement with Gaylord Penn ington for custodial services with the City of Hastings bo approved to December 31. 1994. at 9325 00. with Mayor and Clerk author nod to sign Yeos Brower. Bloom Moy White. Ketchum. Josporse. Hawkins. Absent Compboll. Carried 29. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that Frank Campbell be appointed os delegate, and Mayor Gray alternate ter the MML annual meeting in Dearborn. October 5-7. Yeos: All Absent Ono Carried. 30. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawkins that rhe lottor ol July 18 from rhe Michigan Municipal Workers Compensation Fund with a ballot for six Fund Trustee to serve two-year terms and one ter a ono-yeor term beginning October 1 1994 be voted for tho slate of officials os presented Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 31. Moved by Bloom, supported Hawkins that Lor-y Hensley be appointed to e five year term on the Lkxary Board expiring 7/1/99. Yeas: AN. Ab­ sent: Ono. Carried. 32. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the Building Inspectors report for July 1994 be received and placed on filo. Yoos All. Absent: Ono. Carried 33. Moved by Josporse. supported by White that tho July Incubator report bo received and placed on file. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 34. Chief Sarver reported on toon dances ot Fish Hol.hecy Pork ond hod rolk ed with Renee Feidpousch who stated that Moy may sock o'her alternative ter Mo August 30. dance. 39. Phillip Hoyos, with tho Parent Network was present and thanked council lor use of the Fish Hatchery Pork. Ho stated Mat Hostings youth are using the now volleyball and basketball courts ot Tydon Park. 36. DPS report. Tydon Park Renovation Project DNR has conducted on on site review of the protect and has found no deficiencies. Sookod Program: Seolcoot contractor Is finishod for tho year. Lino pointing contractor is scheduled to begin August 22. painting <entorhnes and other street markings. SldsxoBi reconstruction program: A survey of sidewalks will be done and prioritizing repairs do­ ing as much as budget funds allow Hotel demoh ** 4 ll_4._4 io me nr si U — -I W-V . ,M non. wemoiisnea rioor Ilevel. Lreoris win bo completely removed ond excavation backfilled by August 22. Those interested in bricks should contact Mo contractor when ho Is on Mo site. MDOT-M-43 renovation: Contractor Is finishing up readjust Mo manhotes and other structures within tho milted kmes ond repaving is scheduled Mo ond of Mo wook. Outside lanes will bo reopened to troHk and inside lones will be closed lo oriow work to begin on Mom. DPS personnel hove repaired cutch basins and cleaned storm lino throughout town; gravel and graded East Mill; repaired water main and vofvo ot BrooMvoy and soafcoating program; will grovel and grade Bachman Rood: continue storm and sanitary sower 10. Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that the cerrstpondsncs of July 29. from Beisito EnAttomoy lor review and comment. Yeas: All. Ab­ sent: Two. Carried. 12. Moved by May. supported by Brewer that the letter of August 2. from Dove Storms. YMCA Direc­ tor. requesting use ol Fish Hatchery Park and Tydon Pork's ssccer fields lor foil soccer on Mon­ day through Thursday from 5-9 p.m. and Saturday Irem 8 a.m. to 1 JO p.m. September 5. through Oc­ tober 29,fro granted, subject to availability. Yoos: AN. Absent: Two. Carried. SI2000.00 ...2.290.00 .45.000.00 14. Moved by Muy. supported by Brower that the Pfenning Commission minutes of 8/1 Z94 ond Area Agency an Aging annual report be received and placed an Mo. Yeas: AN. Absent Two. Carried 15. Moved by Hawkins, supported by White that tho lottor of July 29, from County Coordinator con­ cerning an ordinance to recoup rev* associated with the dean up of toxic spills bo received and placed on Mo. pending response from tho Oty At­ torney and Fire Chief. Yoos: AN. Absent: Two. Comiod. 91.493.85 17. Moved by Hawkinc. supported by Moy that tho tetter of August 8. from Ron Holley. President of Mo Hostings Flying Association which Is o rmn prafit organisation, requesting permission to hold a raffle to raise funds lor the Hostings City/Barry County Airport bo approved and recognised os a non-profit organization Yeas: AN. Absent: Two. Carried 38. Moved by Howkms. supported by Brower that a certificoto of thanks go to Keith Sago. Yoos: oH Absent: two. Carried. Sharon Vickery City Clerk (9 •'■) RN’s/LPN’s We are looking for people with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full or part-time. All shifts are available. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON, at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or Heidi Byrne, RN, ADON, ext. 445 for an interview. Thomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings, Ml 49058 EO.E ThsHwta^Bmnsr edcomssand cncmngu Mtas to IhredkorMS nssm of expreakig mopHoe or* point of vtarcnnkjscti of onset geml MtratSarfistim to: Tatar* of the FxMMmR flu KaBBjs ( HMflQQB Basm, P-,0. Bos B, Haakig*, M 49058 19. Moved by Bloom, supported by Moy that the resolution staying ordinance to allow Simpson in­ dustries to piece a tent at Roh Hatchery Park lor Moir picnic August 14. from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. bo adopted. Ordinance *260; Chapter 4. Sections 4.2(3) <md 4.2(4). Yeas: All. Absent: Two. Carried 20. Traffic control order 8141 presented and discussed proposed parking on W. Court St. West of Church on the South side of street to have 3 spaces — two In front of 220 W. Court ter polks vehicte parking only, and one designated as 15 minute parking for general public. No adlon taken and wifi expire in 90 days unless council adopts. Chief to report bock at tho next mooting. Yoos. AN. Absent: Two Carried. Josporse arrived at 8 08 p.m. 21. Councilman Moy brought up discussion on tetter of August 1. from County Coordinator con­ cerning the swapping of tend ter the construction of a now Animal Shelter Ho stated that until tho Oty knows what they ore going to do at the WWTP on Coss that no action should bo taken on tho County’s request until oil material is gathered by Mo Water and Sewer Committoe. then rt should bo taken to tho Property Committee for 22 Moved by White supported by Hawkins that election workers for the August 2. Primary bo paid in Mo amount of 91.560.00 Yeas Hawkins. Josporse Ketchum White May Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Absent: Campbell Carried 23. Moved by Josporse. supported by Moy that Ordinance *772 be adopted An Ordinance to amend sections 6 66. 6.131. 6.138. 6.173 of Article Mend to add section 6.101 and 6.102 of Article Hof Chapter 6. Yoos Brower. Bloom. Moy. White. Ket­ chum. Josporse Hawkins Absent Campbell Carried. 24. Moved by Jopeese supported by Bloom that Ordinance *273 establishing a Civil Infraction bureau amending Chapter 1. Section B of the Hastings Code, and Ordinonco *774 setting a foe schedule for said Municipal Civil Infractions by ad ding Chapter 14. to the Hastings City Code be adopted Yoos Hawkins. Josporse White. Moy bloom. Brower Nays Ketchum Absent Comp boN. Carried 25. Ordinonco *772 rood An Ordinance io amend Chapter 3 Article XII Division 1 Section Common Council meet In Special Session in tho City Holl. Council Chamber. Hostings, Michigan on Monday. August 15. 1994 at 7 00 p.m. Mayor Gray presiding. 1. Present of roll coll were members Josporse. Ketchum Moy. White. Brower. Campbell. Howkms 2. Moved by Campbell, supported by Hawkins that councilman Blooms excuse bo approved Yeas; all. Absent One. Carried 3 Pledge to Ilog. 4. Special mooting was colled to confirm the ap­ pointment of Howard Penrod os the new City Manager, to ratify the results of the negotiations, ond lo designale our 94 95 budgeted amount ol 911.117 for tree planting os tho City’s local match to obtain another 93 000 to increase the number of trees to be planted next year 5. Moved by White supported by May that Howard Penrod be confirmed os City Manager for the City ol Hastings Councilmember Ketchum -.toted that she would bo voting no. If had nothing to do with his ability but with the procedure. She had asked for a credit chock, whkh was important to her. 9ho also had a problem with tho tetter of in­ tent drafted by attorney. Councilmember White and Mayor Gray were authorized to negotiate a contract and Moy hove come bock with a signed letter of Intent. Ketchum stated sh» was elected to a job and would like to hove had some imput before everything was finalized. There is right and wrong ond hors hove boon violated, it Is pro­ cedural only and doos not approved of how this was handled. Yeas: Hawkins. Campbell. Brewer. White. May. Josporse. Noys; Ketchum. Absent: Bls am. Corned 6. letter of understanding discussed Campbell stated Mot ho was not happv wWh Me so>ury set at 995,960 h was talked about 839 to 90,000 range. Asked for a clarification of *3 concerning in­ surance on manager and his family If city ter­ minated him. Didn't like giving him 4 weeks vaca­ tion to start uMen other employees got two weeks. Was against giving him a choice every year on whether ho wanted a cor or 9200 par month. Ho felt It shouild bo an option tho first year only. Ket­ chum stated Mat White ond Gray wore author1zed to negoliots a salary not to set one. Gray stated that Moy matched his exit salary from Charlotte. *3 wo* a normal thing in manager contracts that H Mo Oty terminated manager Moy wiII pay 90 days salary and pick up hospital insurance ter six mon­ ths. Campbell asked that a clause bo added ter In­ surance Mat It bo BC/B9 or oquivatent as Mo union contracts ore so wo aren't buying an insurance policy for one person. Brower stated that she felt It was a good contract. Campbell said others would have come for 842.000. White stated Penrad has years of experience ond others didn't. Gray said wo are paying ter experience and ho was the first choice. Moving expenses could hove boon 84.000 and up but ho will bo using U-Houl. Gray had toB»■-« mewww «* *l -* 4 ma ■ - 4 nu -----<- -* I I wiwi it* irw uu wini was.-----wiiwwmrv contract terms. V/Hh Mo tetter of undoestending wo have Mo best of all worlds. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the tetter of understanding bo ratified os negotiated wMh a change in wording of hospital insurance to —If manager terminates, must give 49 days sanitary relief ond sewer construction on State St. Mansfield reported that DNR was In on Phase II grant ter Tydon Pork and It will bo 6 months before we will know. 37. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins to ad­ journ at B.sO p.m. Rood ond approved; Mayor Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vkkory. City Cterk (9/8) Qty to provide liability insurance during fis notics NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: LOCA ION: At 978 Ottland Shore. South off Voddor Bd. Soc. 5. Woodkmd Twp. PURPOSE: Request for a variance to erect a dotor'tod accessory building larger Mon 768 sq. ft. Mary Lou Gray. Mayor Sharon Vickery. Qty Clerk (9/8) CASE NO. V-19 94 — Steve Brooker (Applicant). LOCATION: On Coy Dr . off Bristol Rd. In Sec. 10. nWOK *ZM|M'I kx o rarlonc* W WKI building larger than 768 sq. ft. CASE NO V 20 94 — Goro'd A Bo* (Appluani) Barton H. Bos (Property owner/power of attorney). LOCATION: On Nine Mite Rd. on tho south side Orangeville Twp. PURPOSE: Request for a variance on lot width. CASE No. V-21-194 — James C. Lipps. Sr. (Applicant) LOCATION: On Fair Lake Dr.. oH North Dr. In Sec. II. Barry Twp. PURPOSE: Request for a variance a lot width (Lot 851) on Fair Lake. MEETING DATE: September 20. 1994. TIME: 7:» p.m. PLACE: Community Room in Me Courts and Law building at 220 West Court Street. Hostings. intersted persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will bo given Mo opportunity to bo hoard at tho above mentioned time and piece. Site inspections of the above described propor1■•» W.11 b« Complv1«d by the Zon.ng Boord of Ap poofs members the day of Mo hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying Mo group should contact the Planning Office The variance applications ore available ter public inspection at Mo Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during Mo hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between (12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday- Please call tho Plann­ ing Office oi 948 4830 for further information Tho County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired ond audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot tho mooting, to inoivioucis wim oisodiinies or me meeting/nearing upon ton (10) days notice to tho County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact tho County of Barry I vmTmg --- — _ mg -I - me 1,11,io<. lowing jvaim I I'a*, A revor. oy or1|-can son. Coordinator. 220 W State Street. Hostings. Ml 49058. (616) 948-489) Nancy I. Boorsmo Barry County Clerk (9/8) MORTGAGE SALE — Default has boon made In Mo conditions of a mortgage made by MITCHELL Q. HUVER. a single man and BRENDA 9 CLEMENT, e single woman to Exchange Financial Corporation, a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 22. 1988 and recorded on March 23. 1988. in Libor 463. on page 889. BARRY COUNTY Records. RMcrwgun, wu ^ew^wa mwsiiw ■ COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION assignment dated February 1. 1992. and recorded an Februaqr 24. 1992, in LMor 535. on page 906. BARRY COUNTY Records, Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is doimed to bo due at tho date hereof the sum of TMRTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUN­ DRED SIXTY FOUR DOLLARS AND 28 CENTS (838.964.28). including interest at 10.000% par Under tho power of sate contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute In such cose mode and pro­ vided. notice Is hereby given that said mortgage will bo teroctosod by a sate of Mo mortgaged premises, or some port of Mom, at public vendue, at Mo Sorry County Courthouse In Hastings. Michigan ot 11.-00 a.m. o’clock, on September 29. 1994. Soul promises ore situated in CITY OF HASTMGS. BARRY County. Michigan, and ore described as: Thai part of Lots 614, 619 and 616 of tho City, formerly village, of Hostings, according to the recorded plot thereof, lying on trie South side of Highway The redemption period shall bo 6 month(s) from tho dote of such sate, unless determmed abandon­ ed in accordance with I948Q 600.324lo. in which cose the redemption ported shall bo 30 days from the date of such sole. Dated: August 18. 1994 COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION. Assignee of Mortgagee Troll ond Trotl Attorneys of Assignee of tho Mortgagee 30300 Telegraph Rood. Svite 201 Bingham Farms. Mxhtgan 48029 Filo *94082580 (9/15) NEWS-..off your local and area can be read each week In The Hastings BANNER Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 Friday Night Football Hastings opens Twin Valley football season; Delton hosts Galesburg-Augusta for KVA opener With a defeiiK which shut down an AUtlale ti nning hack for three quarter* last Friday night, the Hastings varsity football team will open the Twin Valley season at Sturgis, tomorrow night. The Saxons kMl their opening game 21-0 lo neighboring Lakewood in non-conterence action, but held the No. 9 stale-ranked Vikings scoreksa in the first half In the second half, the Vikings changed strategies and went to quarterback keepers and alternative runners in the backfield lo throw the Saxons off stride. Nose tackle Malt Womak. who'd made short work of Lakewood's center and broke several plays in the first half, waa no longer able to reach lo ball carrier as often What the Saxons have tn defense, the Troiani didn't Sturgis lost to Three Riven 33-14. Saturday on Three Rivers' field. Offensively, the Saxon's Cole Bowen showed sirprwng speed in the game versus the Vikings He gained more than 100 yards on 27 carries in the effort with Sparky Weedall aa the lead block However he was never able to hit pay dirt The game kicks off al 7:30 in Sturgis. Mimi, coming off a 34-0 white washing of Gull Lake last week, will haw Parent's Night this Friday with Galesburg-Augusta in town. The Panthers had Gull Lake visiting last week and combined offensive strength anddefensive speed to keep the Blue Devils off the score board Gary Riher ran up 119 of the team's J27 total offensive yards and Howie Shattuck threw for another 53 yards. Travis NeStniih ran for 87 yards on 11 carries. Fisher had three touchdowns and NeSmilh and Scott Ham had the others. Fisher also had 10 leek les and Ben Haneckow had nine The G-A Rams are also able to score. They ran up 3d points in their opener versus Hwalnr However. Decans ran up 38 points in the score-fest. The Rams will try to gain a little more respect than what was given to them last season as the Rama fell 30-12 to Delton on tneir nome ncKJ. Game time to 7:30 al the football field Lakewnnd will trawl up M-66 Friday night io take on Bekfang Hastings wM try to open the Twin Valley season with a win alter losing to Lakewood m tho season opener 21-0. Hero, quarterback Dan Sherry lakes a handoff to Sparky Woodall No. 25, and stuffs the ball Into the arms of Cato Bowen, No. 20. After switching strategies at the half. Lakewood came out and dominated the offensive line and drove for three touchdowns in the second half for a 21-0 win over Hastings in the season opener for both elute. Mike Rtchardson will ttoie another shot at closing in on the school's rushing record and Shane Richardson will continue to be a threat as the running quarterback. Running back Marc Mascbo is part three of the Vikings triple threat, as be scored one of the three Lakewood touchdowns over the Saxons Shane Richardson scored the first and Mike Richardson scored (be last. Mascho and Shane Richardson both ran for 100 yards. Belding won a high-scoring affair over neighboring Greenville 30-26, but in doing so. showed its weakness to the Viking scouts - the defense has some holes to fill. Map** Valley will host Dansville in its Southern Michigan Athletic Association opener. Friday night. Maple Valley lost a heartbreaker, last week when it fell to 27-22 to visiting Union City The Lions bad a difficult time conilining Daffon s Don Ash looks for naming room In the 34-0 whomplng ot Gul Laka In the Panthers saaaon opener last weak. The team opens Its KVA action by hosting Gatosbug-Augusta. Friday night. MkMovtoe quarterback Dwftfit Wade tot» fly • post In a losing effort owt Caledonia last weak. This week tho Trojans ptoy host to Wyoming Rogers Chargin' running tack Peter Converse. He carried the bell 25 tones for more than 220 yards. Dansville will also be looking for a win u they were shut out by Sand Creek 23-0 in their opener. Coach Guenther Mutelstaedt's teams have k»st their last seven games &.xl are.looking to change that trend. ’ Frosh gridders top Lakewood The Hastings Saxon freshmen football learn opened the 1994 reason defeating Lakewood 8-0 teat Thursday mght at Johnson's Heid The Saxons broke open a defensive struggle lose to the fourth quarter with a 72-yard drive for a touchdo.m with I 06 left to the gne During the drive, quarterback Matt Moore completed three passes. including a nsar yard toucadown strike to Devid Rone. Moore hit tight end Zakh Hobson for the two-potol coeronk* 'van Ridue led ail rushers wuh 69 yards on 19 atatsrpu. Jake Miller added 46 yards on eigM irtrnqai for the Saxons Haarings roiled ap 214 yards ia total offense, mdudiag 111 The Suon*defcsae stifled the Vikap. hoitoog Lakewood to 79 yards total offense aad oaiy 29 at the first tolf The leading tacklen were Eric Catiiua. Man Malik and Tim Easy Beau Barnum aad Jeremy Workman each iatereeptod a Lakewood peas. The coaches credaed Jessie Arias and Doug Varney with outstanding open field tackles that preaerved the shutout and the victory "k was an outstanding defensive effort, we sluffed them from the ven first senes where they Ion yards on every play." said assistant coach Larry Chnslopber "I am very pleased with the defensive Ime play of Carlson. Malik. Easy. Holston and Rosie ITodd Rosenberger i We were in their backfield the whole game I dunk we had 16 plays which they tort yardage. "Our passing game was unbelievable for the first game." said head freshman coach Scott Allan. "We had a bevy of fine recep­ tion including Cody Lyon's key catch in the touchdown drive. We have a tot of work lo do. especially in the area of penalties and player rotation, but wc are very pleased with toe first game effort of these kids." The frosh gridders play Sturgis tonight, starting ■ 4:30 on Johnson's Field Viking kickers lose to Eaton Rapids Calling it a hard fought match from start lo finish. Coach Bob Cronk's vanity soccer team lost to Capital Circuit foe Eaton Rapids 2-1. Tuesday Cronk said he was pleased with the defen­ sive and offensive effort of the Vikings and said the Eaton Rapids coach was also im­ pressed. 'He said he was surprised with how weU our team has improved over last year." Cronk said. The Greyhounds Mart Messer scored the lone goal in the first half and Lakewood's Rafeal X vaier scored a goal eariv in the set and half A go-ahead goal by the Vikes was called back because of hands, and Eaton Rapids scored the winning goal with 3:59 left in the game. Loyla Guana scored the second goal for the Greyhounds. "Mark Cunningham. Ryan Livingston. Adam Drury and Joey Yeiter were very good on defense." Cronk said and Luke Henderson came off the bench to do out­ standing on offense. Midfielder Eric Wells and forward Steve Cronk also did very good in the game.' The Vikings are now 2-2 overall and 0-1 in the Capital Circuit. The team will be at Okemos today, and host Charlotte. Sept 13 in a pair of Capital Circuit match ups Panther golfers 2nd in two triangulars The Delt-n golf team placed recoud in two tri regular meets to the early rearoo Delton came in with a combined 161. two nrokes behind Wayland and torn ahead of Onego. Aug 31 and finished with a learn score of 175 on Caledonia's lome course. Sept. 1. finishing between the Scots and Tboraapple-Kellogg. In the WaytasuVOtaego meet at Mulleoturv Ryan Vliek led the Panther golfers with a 37. followed by Tim Shafer with 40. Ryan Muigerink with 41 and Matt Salisbury with 45. Al Briarwood. Caledonia finished with 169 and the Trojans finished with a 176. Vuek was the leading Panther with 37. Marvin Cook bad a 44. Scott Hovanec carded a 46 and Mtngennk finished with a 4g Delloo will play on Plainwell s home course, tonight and at Kalamazoo Christian. Sept 13 Gabriel Priddy is healthy and throwing. Adam Thayer is in running back form and the defensive line, while young, has possibilities. Tboraappl^Kritogg will bort Wyoming Lakewood's Gabriel Steward had a chance to carry the bal in last Friday nl^irs win over Hastings This week tie Vtdngs travel north to taka on Bekflng. Ro ,«ri this Friday in its home opener. The Trojans lost by a touchdown lo Caledonia nd Rogers look a 55-16 thrashing from Grand Rapids South Christian Middleville will also be playing again without several players who are suspended for disciplinary problems Five are out stemming from an incident last year, according to Scon Marvin. T-K athletic director. "One will be back for the second game and the others are scheduled lo be back for the fourth game of the season." Marvin said. YMCA fall sports information... Womta Adult VoUeybail There will be an organizational meeting for all learns interested in playing in the YMCAYouth Council's women's (all volleyball league on Monday. Sept 12. ■ 7 p.m. The meeting will be held on room B-205 of the Hastings High School Any leant wishing to play must attend or send a representative to this meeting. Those unable to attend, must call die YMCA. 945-4574. before the meeting League games will begin on Monday. Sept. 27. Teams may practice on Sept. 12 and 19 from 7:40*15 p.m Teama may register by completing a team roster and sending a check to die YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings. The cost to enter a team is $135. Teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis Atodt Mena 3-an-3 Bartrthall Starting Tuesday. Sept 13. the YMCA will begin as Fall Adult 3-on-3 basketball league Games will be held on Tuesdays for six weeks, in the West gym of Hastings Middle School The league is open lo any adult. 18 years or older AU participants must be o l of high school The coat of the program u $40 per team Fees and roans must be returned to the YM­ CA. P.O Box 252 by Sept. 9. Teams will be accepted on a first come, first served basis Schedules will be mailed lo die team captains on Sept. 10. To register participants must call die YM­ CA for a registration form and return a with die learn fee io the YMCA. P.O. Box 252. Hastings MI. Aduh YMCA floor hockey There will be an organizational meeting on Monday. Sept 12. for all learns interested in playing in the YMCA-Youth Councils aduh floor hockey league The meeting will be held in B-205 of die Hastings High School, al 7:3(1 p.m. Each learn thm partcipaled last year and w.nu lo play in this years season, or any new teams are encouraged to attend. League organization, role changes, fees and league starting umes will be discussed Teams will be registered on a first come. first served basis. There is a limit on die number of teams that can play so attendance al this meeting is important For more information, please call the YM­ CA at 945-4574. The league will be played on Mondays or Thursdays, beginning the week of Sept. 26 Any high schoolers who would like to play in the YMCA's volleyball league should pick up a registration form to the high school guidance office. Team registrations must be returned to the guidance office by Wednes­ day. Sept. 14. League play will begin on Wednesday. Sept 21. A schedule will be posted by the high school office Tuesday. Sept. 20. There is no charge for this activity. ships are available upon request. Pre­ registration ts required by sending in the registration form, obtained at the YMCA of­ fice. by Oct. 21. Cheerleading ettnk On Tuesday and Thursdays, girts in grades three through six. will have the opportunity to participate to a two-week cheerleading clinic. The program will meet Oct. II. 13. 18 and 20. and will cheer at the Oct. 22 Hastings var­ sity football game. The program is held al the Hastings High School South Balcony from 3:304:30 p.m. Pre-registrat*on is required and registration forms may be obtained at the YMCA office. The cost for the program is $10 and sponsorships are available upon re­ quest. Class is limited to 50 people. Taft football for 3-6th graders 5th/6th grade girts basketball On Monday and Wednesdays, at the Hastings Middle School fields the YMCA wiU be holding its annual Tail Football pro­ gram. The program is run from 3:15-4:15 pm. Third and fourth graders play on Mon­ days and fifth and sixth graders on Wednesdays. The program begins Sept. 19 and ends on Oct. 14. There is no cost for the program and participants may join at any time. Prereg istration is not required. Beginning. Monday. Sept. 26. the YMCA will be offering a basketball program for girts, in the fifth arxJ sixth grade. The program will meet every Monday and Thursday, from 4-6 p.m. to the east gym of the Hastings Middle School. Teams will be coached by volunteer parents. Practices will be held from 4 to 6k p.m.. exact time to be announced, on Sept., 26. 29 and Oct. 6. 13. Gaines will be played on Oct. 3. 10. 17.20.­ 24. 27. Teams wffl be formed on Sept 22. from $-6:30 p.m. in the east gym of the Hastings Middle School. Participants will be notified of their team and schedule that night. The cost for the program is $20 (family cap of $45) and scholarships are available upon request. All players are required to pre­ register by Sept. 19 by completing a registra­ tion form obtained at the YMCA office. 7/8th grade intramural boys basketball On Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sept. 20 to Oct. 20. an intramural basketball program for boys will be run in the east gym of the Hastings Middle School. The program will be held from 3:30-4:30 p.m. There is a $10 registration form and preregistration is re­ quired by Sept. 14. Participants can obtain a registration form by calling the YMCA office: 945-4574. Scholarships are available upon request. Crass country chair Boys and girts in grades six through eight starting on Sept 20, may participate in a cross country clinic. The program runs Tuesday through Friday until Oct. 14. from 3:30-4:30 p.m.. at the Hastings Middle School. The cost is S10 per persen. There are sponsorships available upon request. To register par­ ticipants must contact the YMCA for a registration shrxt. Preregistration is required and registrations must be returned by Sept. 16. Wrestifag citafc Monday through Saturday, on Oct. 24-29. boys in grades tnree through six will be able to participate to a wrestling clinic, supervised by Tom Goggins. Hastings Middle School, wresting coach. The program will run for one week at the Hastings Middle School from 3:15-5 p.m. Monday-Friday and 8:30-11 a.m. Saturday. The cost for the program is $10 and sponsor­ Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 — Page 1; Hastings netters top Lansing Catholic 5-2 Emiy Cassel had to hoM serve to her CathoHc Centre! at No. 2 singles and Taking on Lakewood nemesis Lansing Catholic Central, the Hastings tennis learn stopped the Capital Circuit powerhouse 5-2. in action. Tuesday night. Kerith Sherwood won at No. I singles, taking down Monica Berg 6-0.6-1. Emily Cassell outlasted Dana l^rvick at No. 2 singles 7-6. 6-4 and Bctsie Keeler de­ feated Megan Murphy 6-2. 6-2 at No. 3 sin- With the clock licking off the final six seconds of the first game of the season for the Maple Valley girls varsity basketball team. Joyelle Stine had to be feeling some pressure Her team was lied at 47 with Class D school Morrice with lime running down when she dropped ihnxigh the game winner and give the Lady Lions their first win 49- Suzy Schmader lost in three sets to the Lady Cougars' Kerry Wade at No. 4 single 1-6.6-1.6-0. In double* play. Angie Lyons and Eliza­ beth Uncolnhol easily handled Amanda Rabidean and Lisa Johnson at No. 1 doubles 6- The Lady Orioles kepi themselves in lhe gave by capitalizing al lhe tree-throw, going 14 tor 14. Maple Valley was three tor 12 and shot 33 percent from the field. Even though Morrice had the lop two scored In lhe game. Amy Ellis with 16 and Dawn Wood with 14. Maple Valley had Meghan Kaiser and Katie Brandl ran into trouble in their three-set loss to Rachel Rabidcan and Erica Johnson 7-6. 6-7. 6-4 at No. 2 doubles. Lisa Cooklin and Becca Keeler won at No. 3 doubles 6-2, 6 • Tver Trina Headley and Margaret Rickard n-2.6-3. In the exhibition match. Meghann Murphy and Elena Mellen defeated Chnsien Starr and Christina Rxora 6-0,7-6. Hastings will play the 1-2 Lakewood tennis team tontght and hosts the Hastings Invitational Tennis Tournament. Saturday. The team will open the Twin Valley season against Albion. Tuesday, on the Johnson's Reid tennis courts. Elizabeth Uncolnhol (with hat) and Angle Lycns defeated their No 1 doubles opponents tram Lansing Catholic Central 6-2, 6-2 to help Hastings to a 5-2 win in non-conferonce action mt «■ Viking tennis team downs Albion Hastings golfers lop Caledonia despite crosswind There's nothing like golfing on your own course for the Hastings golf team. The Si xorn defeated Caledonia 166-182 at the Hastings Country Club. Tuesday night, playing through unpredictable winds, on the rolling course Low scores for the nine-hole round were Robert Wager and Matt Kirkendall, who both finished with 43s. to give the Saxons the 166. Joo Lawrence and Jason Fuller shot The Fighting Scotx' top golfer Jason VanTU finished with a 41. followed by Eric Blanding with a 45. Marc VanderVelde ishedwith49. Couch Ed von der Hoff said the team will have to continue playing consistent golf to compete in the Twin Valley. In junior varsity action. Hastings outlasted Catcoonia 189-211 Jukwi Rayner ted the Jayvees with a' nne" 43. according to w rier Hoff Mike Storms came in with a 48 and Man Styf and Casey Alexander finish.^ with 49s. Other scores for the team were Brad Vin­ cent. Clay Edger. Nick Thorton and Ben O'Mara with 53s and Mike Krueger with 58 For the Caledonia jayvees. Dan Ayriss carded a 46. Dan Jaykel had a 49. Adam Pressure shot lifts Lady Lions over Morrice Hastings’ Robert Wager was toe tow scorer to the match over Caledonia. Tuesday, wfto a 40 Hero he checks toe lay of toe groan. Hastings’ Jon Lawrence feels a little pressure wnile putting during the Hastlngs/Caledonla golf match, Tuaaday. Ayriss had s 56 and Gary Meyer had a 61. The Saxons open the Twin Valley season with a match al Hillsdale. Monday and will play in the Greenville Invitational. Saturday. The Lakewood tennis team notched its first dual-meet win of the season by topping Hastings-foe Albion. 5-2. in a match held at the Vikings' courts. Albion is a Twin Valley School. Hastings returned the favor by downing Lansing Catholic Central, a Capital Circuit team. 5-2 on the same day in Hastings. Paige Foley won at No. I singles 6-1,6-1, Beth Strazasar won easily 6-0, 6-0 at No. 2 singles and Sarah Niethamer woo al No. 3 singles 6-2.6-2. Rita Noble ran into troub'- and lost at No. 4 singles 6-4,6-4. Al No. I doubles. Nicci Willette and Becky Guy defeated their opponents 6-1. 6­ 0 and Christy Guy and Lia Gaumcr -on at No. 2 doubles 6-0. 6-0. Jessica Haskin and Maggie Dingerson battled to three sets before falling 6-4. 6-1. 6-4 to the Twin Valley team. Lakewood, which is now 1-2 this season, will host Hastings at 4 p.m. today. seven different players make lhe scaring ledger. Stine led lhe Lady Lions with 13 points, followed by Holly Taylor with 10. Taylor also bad five steals and nine rebounds and Stine had six uslni and six rebounds. Eleven of 13 of Stine’s points came in the fi­ nal eight minutes. Nicole Kirwin and Dana Hanelback both had five rebounds Saxon JV lose to Lakewood The Lakewood junior varsity football learn defeated Hastings 22-0 last Thursday. The young Vikings brought a solid, ball­ control offense and an outstanding defease to the Saxons' field to walk away with the The Saxons were led on defense by Justin Waters with 12 tackles. Jay Bolthouse with nine tackles. Chad Howes with eight tackles, an interception and a fumble recovery, and Bill West had seven tackles and a fumble recovery Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. Lansing woman dies in farm accident Tborduy A.M. Valley Realty 3-1; Question Marks 3-1; Hummen 3-1; Leharves 3-1; Nne-N-Gales 2-2; Varneys 2-2; Leftovers 2-2; Stow Pokes 2-2; Thomapple Lake Tradmg Post 1-3; Bodeys 1-3 Algonquin Farm 1-3. CM Gmks and Series - L Bahs 193-538; M Atkinson 191-494; P. Hamihon 170-467; L Johnson 160-458; J. Lewis 167-446; C Ryan 141-407; J McKeough 142- 401; D. Cottier 132-374; B Estep 143- 369; D Oiimaed 145-360; C Swmkunas 121-358; I Ruchruff 159; L Allen 153; F Rutoruff 152; P Godbey 145; O Gtltons 140; S. Mogg 139; A Wehon 135: G. Scobey 135; M Dull 134; S Dryer 132; B. Sexton 128; B. Moore 124; N. Moucoults 106; I Seeber 104 Tuesday Mixed Lil Demons 4-0; MasotVDavis Line 3-1; Thomapple Lake Trading Post 3-1; Black Sheep 3-1; Woodmansee Constractton 2-2; Pin Seekers 2-2; Neil’s Printing 1-3; Consumers Concrete 1-3; GtDons Construction 1-3; Timmerman 0-4. - Mrm High Games * Sarta F. Saon 1S2; R. Sacra 212-SBO; D. Blake­ ly MB; R. Reed 213; T. Neymelyer 222-543; M Davis 212; G. Hauae 2»; B. Jihaina 199-525; K. Keller 1 *5-545. Womens High Games & Series 3. Wilkins 199; L. Miller 132. V. Brown 359; J. Bryans 165-425. A tragic farming accident near Freeport Saturday evening claimed the life of a 45year-old Lansing woman, troopers al the Stale Police post in Hastings report. Atme M. Stadel was helping her husband. Dallas F Stadel. 54. clear weeds from their field on the south side of Brown Road east of Tiscber Road at about 8 p.m when she was killed, troopers said. The couple was mowing the field using a tractor and a brush hog. which is a large multi-bladed grass and weed cutter Stadel reportedly was seated next to her husband on the tractor when the front wheels of the vehicle dropped into a 2 1/2by-3-foot bole in the field. The tractor stopped when the wheel went in the hole, throwing the couple forward og the tractor. The tractor then pulled itself out of the bole, tossing Stadel off the tractor in front of the left tractor wheel, police said. Stadel s husband told troopers he tried to stop the tractor, but was unable to do so in time and Stadel was run over by the brush bog. Troopers said she was killed almost instantly. In addition to State Mice, an ambulance crew and rescue crews from the Woodland and Freeport fire departments responded to the scene Men’s Softball Final Standings Red DMrisu............................................ W-L Hastings Chrysler............................................13-4 Oide Towne Tavern.......................................12-5 Old Tuners........................................................ 10-7 Cappon/Stamfler............................................ 6-11 Brian's Painting...............................................1-15 Blue Divkioo Kmart............................ ............................. 14-3 Summerfest tennis winner Oide Towne Tavern................................... 12-5 Hastings Mutual ............ 11-6 TNR.....................................................................10-7 Flexfab,............................................................. 4-13 Tom Gross, bore returning a ground stroke during the Summertest tennis tournament was •» overal winner. detea*ing Mike Storms in the final game Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. Gold Division Hastings Sanitary Serv.................... 9-8 Bill's Safety Service...................................... 8-90 AAA Abiaie...................... 8-9 Jarman Construction ..................................5-12 E W Bliss....................................................... 4-13 Home Run Lenders - B Madden II. D Mdler II. J Madden 7. Hubbert 10. G Heath 9. B Officer James Fawcett of the Barry Township Pofice Department is pictured here with some ot the 61 marijuana plants officers pulled from a cornfield off Baseline Road Tuesday. Barry Township police capture marijuana crop by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Barry Township Police report they netted about $60,000 worth of marijuana in a cornfield Tuesday morning. Sixty-two plants, ranging in length from three to six feet, were taken from the field, which is located off Baseline Road, said James Fawcett, an officer with Barry Township Police. He said the plants were spread out over five acres of land "It’s a good day. We put a dent in that stuff and keep it out of our schools." Fawcett said. The presence of the marijuana was repined by a man who was working in the field and discovered the plants at about 10 am. "He spotted a couple (of plants), and then we started walking through the field and found the rest." Fawcett said. lie said the plants were cultivated, having been grown indoors and then planted in the field with potting soil There were two kinds of marijuana in the Held, including a strain called "Holland Red" that Fawcett said is a "real potent strain." The plants were destroyed by police Tuesday night. In August. Barry Township officers, working in conjunction with the Slate Police, other police departments and a National Guard helicopter, fumd 211 plants scattered through a woods in Barry Township. Fawcett said. The officers assisted in searching other areas outside their township as well. The latest catch brings the department's marijuana plant total for the year to just below their annual average. Fawcett said most of the finds police make originate with a tip from citizens. He urged anyone with any information about drugs and marijuana plots lo call their local police departments and report them. "The more tips wc get. the belter it goes." he said. �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 1, 1994 Shuster gives sentence below guidelines Judge Richard Shuster went below the state s sentencing guidelines Thursday in Barry ('aunty Circuit Cain in sentencing an 18-year-old Hastings man who had sexual cimtaci with a 1V year-old girl m Apnl Shuster sentenced Samuel W. Boithouse to serve one year in jail and five years on probation. Boithouse was also ordered to pay a $1500 fine Though Shuster usually goes above the guidelines because he believes they are too lenient, he said he felt the recommendation was too harsh in this case The sentencing guidelines recommended Boithouse be sentenced to four to 10 years in prison Shuster said the recommendation was "perfectly ridiculous** in light of the facts of the case The sexual contact Bollhouse had with the girl was not of a predatory nature and no force was used. Shuster said The contact was in fact consensual, and the girl slept with Bollhouse two nights in a row. the judge said. Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 (•tirant Stilt / <<r Sal, LOST FEMALE TIGER CAT I year old, near Dibble and Marshall. 941-2679. ASHLEY MODEL 78— lode pendant wood furnace, S250 also small wood garage healer $50. 945-5091_______________ electric start, good condition, $75. 945-5091 GARAGE SALE. S*L, 10th, 1:30-4:30, 727 S. Cass. 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Ml 48207 Equal Opportunity Employer In addition, the 13-year-old victim had passed herself off as being 17. and looked to Boithouse as if she were that age. Shuster said He said Boithouse did not find out until afterward that the girl was under the age of consent. Shuster said sentencing Bolthouse to prison would not make any sense, since his crime was not intentional. Though Bolthouse previously had been convicted of a sexual offense, Shuster said be found that that offense really did not relate to Bolthouse s present situation. The judge did tell Bolthouse that having COURT NEWS: ______________________ assault, a misdemeanor punishable by no more than 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Sentencing was scheduled for Sept. 29. • A 19-year-old Otsego man convicted of stealing tools from a storage unit on Chief Noonday Road was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four years on probation. Roger D. Smith Jr. also was ordered to Smith pleaded guilty in July to a charge of larceny in a building as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of breaking and entering pending against him. pay restitution and $3,000 in fines and cost*. sexual relations with people one hardly knows is “a really stupid thing to do" because of sexually transmitted disease* like AIDS that can jeopardize one s life. Before his sentencing. Bollhouse pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement. In exchange, the Barry County Prosecutor's Office agreed to drop (wo counts of thirddegree criminal sexual conduct pending against Bollhouse Bolthouse received 118 days credit. bi other recent court business: • A 42-year-dd Hastings man stood mute to charges he sexually penetrated and had sexual contact with two girls in May N<x guilty picas were entered on behalf of Damon L. Kosbar. Kosbar is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly digitally penetrating a 13-year-cid girl and another girl under 13 yean old. Those counts are ounishabte by up to life in prison. Kosbar also faces three counts of second- degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having rexual contact with the two girts. All the charges are listed as second offenses, which means that if be is convicted of any of the charges. Kosbar can serve no less than five yean in prison. He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum possible ■tentences on the charges by one-and-a-half times. A Sept. 22 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 20-year-old Kentwood man pleaded guilty during his arraignment to a charge of attempting to have rex with a 15-year-oid girt in July. Michael L. Derry pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct Deny stood mute lo a charge of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct that was also brought against him for allegedly having sex with the girl A not guilty plea to that charg was entered on his behxJf Deny told the coral during bis plea Um be and the girl had consentual sex and that there was no force involved. Sentencing was set for Sept. 22. * An Oct. 31 trial waa scheduled for a 45year-old Wyoming man accused of sexually penetrating a IX-year-old girl. An Oct. 13 final pre-trial was also set for Chester W, Hathaway Hathaway is charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, pun­ ishable by up lo 15 years in prison, for al­ legedly digitally penetrating the girl. He also faces two counts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly using force or coercion lo have sexual contact with the girl, who was incapacitated Those charges are high-court misdemeanors punishable by up lo two yean in prison <r a 5500 fine or both. Hathaway stood mute to charges in August and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. ■ A 24-year-old Nashville man accused of assaulting a Barry County Sheriff's deputy in 1992 pleaded no contest lo a charge of resisting the deputy. Richard A. Horsch II pleaded no contest lo a charge of resisting and obstructing an officer, a higii-court misdemeancr punishable by up lo two yean in prison a a 513100 fine, aa part at a plea agreement with the proaecmor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor will drop other charges against l.orsch, including assatlt with a dangerous weapon, punishable by op to four yean In prison, or a 52.000 fine, or both, and a count of assault to commit great bodily barm less than murder, which carries a maximum sentence of up lo 10 yean in prison or a 55.000 fine. The prosecutor also will drop a count of HABITAT, cart, from page 1 like ours to hive Millard here when he's traveling to major metropolitan cities most of the time," said Patricia Wagner, who heads the local committee planning Fuller's visit. "It s a major opportunity for us to intro­ duce Barry County and Lakewood to Millard Fuller because he s the excitement that got this whole concept going in the first place We have the opportunity to excite even more people and expand our own. People are familiar with what we are doing here, but they have no idea how far reaching Habitat can be." she said. "Millard was here probably about 10 yean and 1 don't anticipate that he will be back here for at least another five tolO yean." Wagner said "As Habitat grows at the rate it is going, it is very difficult to be able to tap him as a resource. I'm anxious for people to meet him and get acquainted with him" Numerous honorary doctoral degrees and achievement awards have been awarded to Fuller for his outstanding leadership and contributions toward meeting the goal of eliminating poverty bousing worldwide. Five hurt in car-mini-van collision Two Vermontville residents end three other people were hurt in this van-cer crash on M-43 near Yeckley Road Friday morning. State Police at lhe Hastings post report William R Sweitzer 36. of Kalamazoo was on the southbound lane's shoulder at 10 a.m. when he tried to enter the road by making a U-turn, troopers said. Sweitzer's mini-van was hit, however, by a southbound car driven by Ebert D. Carpenter, 69. of 7068 Vermontville Highway, police said. Sweitzer and one of his passengers. Margaret H. Bowen. 35, of Kalamazoo, ware reported injured. Two other passengers were not hurt None of them were weering seet belts, police said. Carpenter and his two passengers, Dorothy R. Carpenter, 68. and Gladys P Branin, 68. of Dorchester, NJ. were also hut The injured were taken to Per nock Hospital where they were treeted and released. Sweitzer was ticketed for failing to yield the right ol way, troopers said. POLICE BEAT: Car crash injures two from Hastings RUTLAND — Two Hastings mtn were hurt Friday In s or auto ■ the intersection Tanner Lake and Yeckley roads, troopers at the State Police pda in Hastings report. at John Mays. 34, ot 3400 Tillotson Road, was driving south on Tanner Lake a 6 p.m. when a northbound car. driven by Nahaniel E. Allyn. 18, ot 320 W. Madison, tried lo make a left turo onio Yeckley in front of him and the cars collided, troopers said. Mays and Allyn were taken lo Pennock Hospital, where Mays was treated and released. Allyn was transferred io Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he was listed in fair condition Wednesday afternoon. Car reported stolen from home CARLTON TWP. — A Ford Thunderbird was reported stolen last week from the back yard of a home on Gaskill Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The car was taken between 9:30 pm. Wednesday, Aug. 31. and 11:30 p.m. the next day, lhe victim said. Truck-car crash hurts Woodland woman HASTINGS TWP. — A Woodland woman was hurt Sunday in a car-pickup truck crash u the intersection of Costs Grove and Chariton Park roads, troopers at the Michigan Slate Police post in Hastings report. Bcveriy Jo Macleod. 29. of 5873 Barnum Road, wis heading east on Coos Grove at 4:45 p.m. when a southbound pickup crossed the intersection and hit her. troopers said. ThM truck was driven by Lennie D WahL 26. of 55601Awrence Road. Nashville, police said. Macleod was taken to Pennock Hospital where she was treated and released Wahl was ticketed for failing to yield lhe right of way. troopers said Auto accident injures Nashville teen HASTINGS — A Naihvilte teenager was hurt in a car-van crash last Thursday at the intersection of Broadway Avenue and South Street. Hastings City Police report Michael P. Rollins, 19, of 317 Fuller St., was eastbound on South at 8:07 am when he ran the stop sign at the Broadway intersection and was hit by a car driven by Chery l L. Swihart, 45,719 N. Wilson St., Hastings, officers said Rollins was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated an released. He was ticketed for failing to yield, officers said. Boat motor stolen in Hope Township HOPE TWP. — Thieves stole a $1,400 outboard motor from a boat at a home on M-43 this weekend. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. The motor was reportedly taken between Friday and Sunday evening. Assault charges sought against local man HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they are seeking to charge a 41-year-old Hastings man with felonious assault and possessing an unregistered gun for allegedly pulling a pistol on another man Saturday evening. Officers said the victim had stopped at the Hastings man's home a: about 7 pm to visit the man's wife. The victim told police the woman's husband became upset and asked the victim to leave the home several times. When the victim did not leave, lhe husband went in his bedroom and allegedly came back out with a pistol, police said. The victim said the man pointed the pistol at him and again told him to leave. The victim then reportedly ran out of the house. Officers said they' confiscated a .44 caliber black powder pistol from the home. Motorcycle mishap hurts Hastings teen CASTLETON TWP. — A Hastings teenager was hurt Wednesday. Aug. 31, in a motorcycle mishap at his home on Center Road, troopers at the State Police post in Hastings report. Trevor J. Gillespie. 18. of 5495 Center Road, was jumping hills behind his home on his motorcycle at 8:30 p.m. when be fell off the motorcycle, injuring his right leg. troopers said. Gillespie was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-09-15.pdf e31961a1caef562d716406227ef6b101 PDF Text Text HASriH'IS PJStlC KMART i:’s chpu • । ha: v. 4%ic 1893 Open house set for city manager Hastings Twp. has idea for shelter See Page 2 Hastings edges Trojan eagers SeePage 12 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 I^JO/99 ANNER THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 15. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 31 PRICE 25* Costs sought for roof, electric work County eyes animal shelter repairs electrical cord 'It's gotten to the point where we're going to be heavily in debt with lawsuits or In­ jury. employee health problems or whatever the case may be.' McCrumb said. He again said the employees In the office area have to breathe the same air from the heating and cooling systems as the animals. He also said there was no insulation in the kennel roof and died several faults with the kernel's drains, flooring and gutters 'Eventually It's all going to have to be repaired. Rigla now Fm going tor the major thlnp to stop the Tbornappie River from naming through.* McCrumb said. He also noted that the current kennel Is only one-fourth the size needed to avoid euthenizing animals every other day because of a lack of adequate space for Incoming ani­ by Elalae Gilbert AtwMM Editor A new root and electrical improvements foe the Barry County Animal Shelter kennel building might he in the offing, if the price la right. Even though commissioner Ethel Boze and Robert Wenger expres -ed disgust over having lo spend money on the decaying building, they and the other six members voted to explore the coats. Shelter Manager Al McCrumb made an appeal to the County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday to consider what be termed high priority renovations, saying that be wouldn't seek estimates for the work if no money was available. Commissioners did give the green light for McCrumb lo seek bids lo replace the roof and electrical items. He will turn the bids over for study by the board's Facilities and Property Corr.-aillee. which will ulti­ mately make a recommendation lo the full board about whether to pursue ibe matter County Coordinator Judith Peterson said funding could come bom the county's Build­ ing Rehabilitation Fund Over the past several years, the condition at the sleher has been discussed but no ac­ tion has ever been taken to improve the structure or build a new one. Commission­ ers had recently considered asking county voters to approve a ua Increase to pay fur The roof and electrical work at the Barry County Animal Shelter kennel bufcing (left) are high priority renovation itema. according to Shelter Manager Al McCrumb. renovations or a new building, but dial idea was scraped because ibe board didn't have a concrete plan and figures available in time to put die issue on tjic November general Waler leaks through the County animal shelter kennel root and makes e’eclrical fix­ tures and floors wel. McCrumb told the board. He said be doesn't want workers walking on a wet fkaa uodpCugg.nj, in an mals. 'Maybe in the next hundred years or so when everybody agrees long erough. maybe we could have a new building.' Bose said. 'Il’t a dirty shame we've go*. to sink Ibis kind of money into that piece of crap that's down there.' Bene said of the deteriorating building. McCrumb said Ibe situation Is similar to the former Conns and Law Building. Com­ missioners spent rmsmrlrsa thousands of dol­ lars in futile efforts to repair the structure to Loitering youths trouble downtown merchants by DuvU T. Yauug Editor Qty officials, police and merchants hope Itaa a dialogue Monday night with five young people will make a difference in combatting the increasing preMean of Wtertog youths in the downtown area. The five appeared at the City Council meeting Monday evening to talk about mer­ chants' problems with youths hanging out. littering and harassing and intimidating cus­ tomers In some instances, there have been reports of youths climbing on Ibe roof of a business and dropping glass bottles to the ground. Two merchants. Kathy Argo and Karen Heath, told the cremdl they had talked with Mice Chief Jerry Sarver, but they wanted io know if mere is anything more that can be done to nop the youths' offensive behavior. Sarver said be understands the problems and has monitored them personally and with extra petrols, but the law says young people have rights to assemble As long as they aren't breaking the law. police can't do much 'We've made numerous arrests.' he said. But they seem to move on when we gel a complaint." Argo said. "They move on when they see the police cars coming, but then they're back* Sarver said the youngsters play "hackeysack* on the streets and sometimes are picked up for obstructing the sidewalk, but the local magistrate isn't comfortable with enforcing the ordinance. Heath said. 'It's not just smoking and Ut­ tering. The problem is with the image of the store (where the kids hang out).* Heath added that she has seen some kids with purple rags, which "are your first indicaa-xi that gangs are here * Sarver said that merchants need to identify troublemakers so a cornplatoi can be made against them. But Argo said. 'When the kids get these tickets, they think it's a joke * She added that if merchants get actively involved to identifying the troublemakers, they could face retribution. "We should be able to come and go from our businesses without being harassed." she said (ouncllwoman Miriam White was sympathetic lo the merchants, saying. 'If it were my business. Id be really upset. Are we giving these kids an open book to do anything they want?* City Attorney James Fisher said more en­ forcement attempts are needed, which means more cooperation between merchant l police and his office. 'Eventually, we may have to ask the judge to put some of these people to jail." he said. "We don't need more ordinances. but some­ body must make a complaint and identify (the offenders) when anybody sees them.' He cautioned that what seems to be of­ fending behavior may not be criminal. For example, a youth cannot be arrested for hit or her appearance, no maIta boor thr e ate n tog it may seem. Heath and Argo said some of the incidents have been recorded on ideotape. which could be used to identify offenders and lead lo filing a complaint Councilman Harold Hawkins, a former police officer, said the city may have lo bring out reserves again to go undercover and "do a little spooking ' Hawkins said, however, that he believes that *99 percent' of the kids aren't doing anything wrong: the problem stems from die misbehavior of a small few. Sarver said. 'I don't want to minimire your problem. I bear your frustrations, but I personally observed that group for three hours over the Labor Day weekend and the biggest problem was that they were there.' Argo said perhaps the biggest pan of the problem as that teens and older youths have nowhere toga Ryan Peabody, one of the five youths who showed at the meeting, said they used to go "The Cue Suck.* a pool hall on Stale Street, but be was told that business closed down. Deb Dorcy. another downtown business­ woman said The Cue Slick dosed because kids loitered there and didn't spend money. Peabody replied that. 'Some of us don't have Ute money.' Dorcy told Peabody, You have to find the people causing these problems and giving you a bad name.' Peabody said he didol like the fact that be Sm Youths, 11 Historic district panel hears plusses, minuses trict would increase his taxes and said be didn't like the idea that a commission would tell him whai his house must look like. 'By increasing and adding the level of bureaucracy, you tell property owners what to do. It's not the best way to go... You should be able to do what you wish with your property to America.* Moore said. He said be believes the historic district is by David T. Yaung Editor The Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee has received mixed reviews from the people who would live to such a pro­ posed district in Hastings. The o nminee held its first public bearing Sept. 7 on creating the district and establishing its boundaries Based on comments they made, there is good and bad to having a district ar all Commitlee members Pa Markle. Atm Devroy. Pai Vaughan. Brenda Teegardin. Rick Zwiemikowski. Esther Walton and chair­ woman Peg Peurach told the audience that the purpose of setting up such a district is to improve the commune y. create a positive atmosphere and appearance, preserve neigh­ borhoods. stabilize property values and to preserve the community's history Most of the proposed district would be along Green Street and would include nearby streets prelchtng to the downtown area However, the downtown business dis­ trict would be skipped and the Planning Commission has recommended that Pennock Hospital and Fish Hatchery Park be ex­ cluded The biggest public opinion hurdle is the provision that residents in the district must obtain a 'certificate of appropriateness from the Historic District Commission before they do anything that would change their homes exterior appearance i "a rallying cry to stop Pennock Hospital from buying nearby residential properties »nd turning them into part tog lots. 'With the examples Fve seen (to other cities) to the last few yean. 1 can't possibly support this.' Moore added. Karen Heath, owner of the historic Striker House and a local businesswoman, said she fears that "if the homeowner doesn't comply, the commission may enter your property, or­ der work done and have the coal specially assessed." Committee Chairwoman Peurach replied. That would be the last step. We would work with you on getting the certificate of Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee members (from left) Brenda Teegardin. Peg Peurach. Pat Maride and Ann Devroy try lo make a point during the public hearing. One man al the hearing charged that the district and commission are just 'another layer of bureaucracy I don't want to fight through* and he said the commission would take away homeowners' rights The man added. 'If you sent out a survey. you'd find a majority of people would not sign up. Maybe one solution would be to give people an option not to be pan of the district." Rick Moore, who owns a bouse al Green and Broadway, contended that a histone dis­ appropriateness.' Peurach added that the certificate of sppropriateness 'is not intended to control what you can do" and that there is no truth the rumor that the commission would even tell homeowners what color they could palm then houses Walton, a local historian who has worked See Historic, Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15. 1994 News Briefs: Showcase plans variety of music Country. folk and gospel musK will be performed by D C. Johnson. Jerry Ball and Greg Dunsmore at the Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby s Restaurant in Hastings Johnson is a multi instrumentalist from Charlotte, making his second ap peara.KC at me Showcase He plass guitar, brijo. fiddle and mandolin. Ball, from Battle Creek, mixes folk, country and gospel, playing guitar and writing many of the songs he performs Dunsmore, who hails from Florida, is a songwnter and guitarist Seating will be on a first-come, first- served basis. Ministerial group reveals officers New officers of the Hastings Area Ministerial Association were announded week at the group's first meeting of the fall season The new president is the Rev. Fr. Chuck Fisher of St Rose of Lima Catholic Church Ben Herring of the Woodgrove Parish is vice president aid the Revs Merlin and Ka> Pratt of the Dowhng Country Chapel and Banfield United Methodist churches are secretary treasurer The association s next meeting will be at 8 30 a m Wednesday. Oct. S. al the Country Chapel United Methodist Church in Dowling. Hastings, Delton CROP Walks set Two CROP Walks against world hunger will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday. Sept 25. in Hastings and Delton The 13th annual Barry County CROP Walk will take place at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings The Res Merlin Pratt is coordinator The goals are to have 300 walkers and raise more than $11.000 Last year more than 150 walkers raised $8,150. and 25 percent of that figure was returned to fight hunger in kical communities through Love Inc The first walkers to register in Hastings will receive T-shirts and original hand-crafted coconut bowls from the Philippines also will be awarded. Refreshments aho will t-c on hand tor participants For more information, call Res Pratt at 758-3149 Walkers tn Delton. meanwhile, will have their choice of routes, one for 2.3 miles and another 5.9 miles RegjJration will be at 1:15 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church, comer of M-43 and Bush Street Coordinator is Elaine Gilbert, who said the goal this year is $8,000. with 200 walkers Last year there were 114 walkers who raised nearly $6,000. with $1,475 going to Love Inc. For more information about the Detoon walk, call co-chair Dee Conk at 623-2828 or Gilbert at 623-8763 Classes on medical terms start soon Pennock Hospital will offer a 10-week basic medical terminology class from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesdays from Sept 20 through Nov. 22 in the Physicians' Center conference room. Sherri Voshell. a registered nurse and medical terminology instructor, will teach the course. The class will introduce a system of medical word analysts designed to em­ phasize skills needed by support person­ nel. but who don't require an intricate knowledge of anatomy It will focus on the on-the-job application of ter­ minology, meaning, pronounciation and ■peiluig Pre-registration for the senes of classes is required. Call Pennock Hospital's Education Department at 948-3125 March of Dimes ‘WalkAmerica set a The Barry County March of Dimes' annual •WalkAmenca” fund-raiser is scheduled for Saturday. Sept. 17. Anyone who warns to walk or contribuic to the event that helps March of Dimes raise mones for research and the fight against birth defects still can Betty Smith. community director for this year's walk, said individuals arc more than wclcomc to lake part It is too late to get a sponsor sheet for recording and codec mg pledges, but walkers need only get the names and ad­ dresses of sponsors and the amount they are donating That information should be brought to registration at the walk, where the walker can fill out a registra­ tion form and pledge sheet Registration is set for 9 a m at the Fish Hatchery Park in Hastings on Satur day. Walkers do need to bring the money they have raised with them on the day of the walk. The actual walk is set lo begin at 10 a m The eight-mile route will take walkers around Hastings Hospice has new temporary home Barry Community Hospice is moving to a temporary new location at 301 S. Michigan Ave. in Hastings, the former Cooperative Extension Service headquarters Hospice is moving iu offices today from the Physicians Center next to Pen­ nock Hospital Hospice Division Manager Deb Winkler said the lease expires at the end of the month and Pennock needs the space for a new physician Winkler added, however, that services to hospice patients and their families will not be affected. The phone will be the same. 948-8452. and office hours will remain, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Mon­ day through Friday The new hospice office is being con­ structed on South Hanover Street and it is expected to be completed before January ‘I Can Cope’ group starts Sept. 19 ”1 Can Cope." an educational and support group for cancer patients and their families, will meet al Pennock Hospital in Hastings from 7 to 9 p.m. from Monday. Sept. 19. through Oct. 24 The group is co-sponsored by the American Cancer Society, the Rural Cancer Care Project and Pennock Hospital Its goals are to clarify facts and myths about living with cancer and to provide mutual support to participants. Those who take part in support groups benefit by reading they are not alone in their attempts to deal with cancer and they are able to offer encourage* oent and practical advice to ewen other Organizers ci the program in Barry County are Julie Dingerson and Rose Yancey, registered nurses Guest speakers will include doctors, social workers, nurses, dietitians, lawyers and others who provide infor­ mation about cancer, its treatment and the physical, social and emotional effects. Anyone interested in the support group sessions or w ho wants more information may call the Rural Cancer Clinic at Pen nock Hospital at 948-4980 Monday or Wednesday from 9 a m. to 4 p.m. or 1-800-654-8219. Folk Life Fest set at Chartton Park The eighth annual “Folk Life Festival" will take place from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Historic Charteoe Part The festival/will celebrate the Jns. crafts and daily life of pioneer ancestors. Visitors can wander the streets of Charlton Park's histone village and watch cider pressing and preparation of food as they were in bygone days. Activities will inchide broom making, rope making, quitting, historic arts and crafts, weaving, needlepoint and more Historian and storyteller Larry Massie will present Adventures m Michigan's Past at 2 p.m. Saturday. There also will be musical entertainment on the Village Green both days. Admissionm is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. Jaycees plan murder mystery The Hastings Jaycees will sponsor a murder mystery weekend, in which volunteers portray the suspects and everyone has a chance to use the clues to deduce "Who done it?” The event will begin this Fnday at the Whispering Waters Campground, with the murder being "solved" on Sunday morning Fee for a *a mily that wants to camp for the three days will be $40. Visitors who simp* vant to take part in the murder mystery may do so for $20 Proceeds will go to benefit sudden in­ fant death syndrome (SIDS) research in Michigan Co-chairs of the fund-rung event are Dawn Harding and Michelle Bryan. For more information, call 945-3463 or Whispering Waters at 945-5166. ‘Radio Days’ set for Nov. 11 "Radio Days." a 1940s musical revue, will be performed by a Wisconsin-based company at the Centrl Auditorium in Hastings at 8 p.m. Fri­ day. Nov. 11. The program is being sponsored by the Thornapple Am Council. The show is a tribute to veterans on the 50th anniversary of World War II and "the golden age of radio." The fivemember cast will take the audience on a journey through Tin Pan Alley, using the musK of Tommy Dney's Pied Pipers and Glen Miller's Modemsires. com­ mercials. comedy and cameos from KayKyser. Carmen Miranda and Betty Grable Advance ticket sales to groups, civic and church organizations of at least 10 people are $7 apiece, but they must be purchased by Oct 28 Tickets at the door will he $10 for adults and $8 for senior citizens Ticket orders may be made by sending checks or money orders to the Thornap­ ple Am Council of Barry County, atten­ tion Kathy Crane. P O Box 512. Hastings 49058 Historic, coat’d from Pg. 1 with historic districts in other cities, said she doesn't know of one instance in which his­ toric district properties' were specially as­ sessed. She added that a historic district can get federal grants for projects. It also was pointed exit that one of the pro­ visions of Proposal A limits annual property assessments to the rate of inflation or 5 per­ cent. whichever is less, so massive tax in­ creases aren't likely Mike Lyons said. "I'm scared lo death to do anything with my home because taxes will go up and I don't want any more has­ sles." He called the district and commission "an opportunity for some busybodies to slick their noses where they don't belong. "I'd be more inclined lo do something to my home if I didn't have a threat hanging over my head." Fred Swinkunas said he couldn’t support "anything that would impose any hardship on any member of the community." Committee member Markle said. "I would never have served on a committee that would infringe on someone's rights or would be a hindrance or handicap to people." Another member. Devroy. pointed out that most of the people serving on the committee own homes or property within the proposed district. But another man in the audience said things are just fine the way they arc now in the city and there's no need to change. "You don't sec blight in the city of Hast­ ings." he said. "Owners keep up their homes well. The current mechanism worts well. We don't need a historic district." Don Tubbs, wtio is trying to turn the old Adrounie House on South Broadway into a bed and breakfast, told the committee. "What you're doing is commendable, but you should promote the historic district (rather than set up a commission with rules and regulations). This town is already a beautiful town, with the homes already here and they way they look." Jim Peurach, a local dentist and husband of the committee chairwoman, said. ”1 hate bureaucracy and I live in the historic district, loo. But communities that take care of their older homes tend to stand out. "We look down the road 50 years and those homes are preserved, lheyll be more valuable resources to the community." Roland Osier, president of the Presbyte­ rian Church’s Board of Trustees, said that group supports the historic district. He added a wanting. He noted that the church has a historically significant bell tower, but today it would be cheaper just to tear it down than to repair iL If someone just looked at the bottom line, the historic treasure would be lost. Echoing these sentiments, one woman said that withput Ibe district, a historic homeowner equid sell to someone who "could come in andtre* it only as a piece of land." ) f "These arc properties and they’re also his­ tory." she added. Mike Smith, who moved the historic Fuller House from next to Pennock Hospital to further west on Green Street, said he supports a historic district because they posi­ tives outweigh the negatives. Steve Youngs, principal of St. Rose School, which would be part of tbe district, said be backs the idea of a historic district. "If it's anything that will make this com­ munity more beautiful, then it's something that should be pursued." he said. Jason Cherry, another supporter, said, "It's tbe character of this community that keeps me here." But Moore was not convinced. "As a private property owner. I see no po­ tential benefits to tbe community." be said, adding that be believes tbe commission would be just a "group of porch police." Peurach once again stated that it is not the intention of a commission to make home­ owners' lives miserable. "There's no effort at all to make people do what they don't want to do." Gordon Barlow then said. "I don't think most of there people are against a historic district, they are fearful of restrictions and requirements. (They want to know) what controls and financial burdens win be placed on them." Swinkunas added that be didn’t want to see Pennock Hospital's needs for growth ad­ versely affected by something like a historic district "Pennock Hospital has been a boon io the community, u s one of the few independent hospitals left." be said. "It supports tbe whole county and tbe whole city." Mike Lyons said he fears that the distnci already is a done deal. "Well get it crammed down our throats," be commented. "This hearing is a chance to vent our feelings and it's ju. t that." Mayor Mary Lou Gray told the audience that tbe City Council will consider recom­ mendations from the Planning Commission on historic district boundaries. There will be another public hearing befoie the council votes on it. Meitssa GriSn Delton, Hastings students National Merit semifinalists Jeremy Kelly of Hastings and Melissa Griffin of Delton have been named National Merit Scholarship Scmifinalists. Kelly, who is a senior at Hastings High School, is the son of Ronald and Tana Kelly. Jeremy is interested in pursuing mechanical engineering at a four-year university. Griffin, a 17-year-old senior at Delton Kellogg High School, is the daughter of Merriel and Floyd Griffin. Melissa plans to major in astrophysics at New Mexico Institute of Technology and Mining. Both students are in a nationwide pool oi semifinalists representing about one-half erf one percent of each state's high school grad­ uating classes. These academically talented high school seniors have the opportunity to continue in the competition for approximately 6.7'X) Merit Scholarships, worth more than $26 million, to be awarded next spring. The National Merit Scholarship Corpora­ tion (NMSO is privately financed, not-forprofit corporation whose scholarship activi­ ties are supported by some 600 independent sponsor organizations and institutions. By publicly honoring Semi finalists. NMSC hopes to broaden educational oppor­ tunities for these young men and women and encourage public interest in academic excellence. More than one million juniors in more than 19.000 U.S. high schools entered the 1995 Merit Program by taking the Prelimi­ nary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT). which served as an initial screen of program entrants. The highest scorers in each state were designated Semi finalists in numbers based on the state's percentage of tbe national tdfal of graduating high* school seniors. Semifinalists now advance to the finalist level of the competition in order to be con­ sidered for Merit Scholarships. Several additional requirements, including having an outstanding academic record, be­ ing endorsed and recommended by the high school principal, and submitting SAT 1 scores (hat confirm the earlier PSAT/NMSQT performance, are needed to qualify as a finalist. Also, the student and an official of the high school must complete a detailed schol­ arship application to provide information about tbe student's educational interest and goals, as well as participation and leadership in school and community activities. About 90 percent of tbe students are expected lo move to the higher level, and all Merit Scholars will be chosen from the group of exceptionally able finalists. Winners of Merit Scholarships will be se­ lected on tbe basis of professional evalua­ tions of the finalists' abilities, accomplish­ ments, and personal attributes considered important for success in rigorous college studies.—without regard to gender, race eth­ nic origin or religious preference. Three types of scholarships will be awarded in 1995. National Merit $2,000 scholarships will be awarded to every finalist on a stale repre­ sentational basis. Funds from NMSC will underwrite 80 percent of those awards, and grants from corporate sponsors will finance the remaining 20 percent Corporations, foundation and other busi­ ness organizations also will support some 1.100 Merit Scholarships for those who meet a sponsors preferential criteria. Most corporate-sponsored awards will be provided for children of employees of tbe grantor or­ ganization, but some will be offered for resi­ dents of communities a company serves, or finalists whose career goals a sponsor wishes to encourage. College and university sponsors are ex­ pected to provide more than 3.600 Merit Scholarships. Those winners will be chosen from among finalists who will attend the in­ stitutions financing tbe awards. Public invited to meet Hastings City Manager Tbe City of Hastings is inviting tbe public to a "Meet the Manager" gathering at City Hall Council Chambers from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday. Sept. 30. The event will be an opportunity for peo­ ple to meet Hastings' first-ever city manager. Howard Penrod. the City Council was told Monday night. Penrod, who is former city manager at Charlotte and former acting city manager al Albion, officially will start day-to-day duties here on Monday. Sept. 19. He was selected city manager by the council last month after candidate finalist interviews. I be city manager s position did not exist in Hastings until a vote of tbe people last November changed tbe city charter. Refreshments will be served at the gather­ ing in City Hall Sept. 30. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Authorized payment of up to $10,200 to Planner Tim Johnson of the Main Street Planning Co. to update the zoning ordinance and make it compatible with the master plan and new land use map. Councilman David Jasperse, chairman of the Planning Commission, said the commis­ sion "feels strongly that it (hiring Johnson) will be easier and more cost effective than taking bids." He added that the process make take as many as 15 months and it will involve eight extra meetings of the Planning Commission. • Approved a request from Hastings High School for a permit to have the annual Homecoming parade on Friday. Sept 30. • Authorized Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield to get bids on stripping and NEWS^~ local and area can be read each week in The Hastings banner Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! replacing a roof on the rental property in Fish Hatchery Part and to g* bids on simply repairing tbe roof. Councilman Frank Campbell said. Tm in favor of getting out of tbe rental business. That wasn't tbe intent (with tbe building) down there. Some of the property is becom­ ing more of a liability than an asset." But Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum said. "I'd like to keep our options open until we decide what we want to do with it." Mayor Mary Lou Gray agreed that it might be best to wait on deciding on the property until the new city manager. Howard Penrod, comes on board. • Agreed to grant a hookup of grinder pumps, with standard hookup fees, for resi­ dences at 112 W. High St and 939 W. Gin­ ion Sl Council also turned over to the Water and Sewer Committee a request from Art Meade. • Decided to continue to bold action on a request from the county to trade land parcels with the county's intent to construct an ani­ mal shelter. • Approved a request from Bob Kolb to install street lights at Blossom Drive and , Woodlawn and at Liberty Lane and Wood­ lawn, with the cost to be absorbed by tbe pe­ titioner. J • Reappointed Andy Johnson to a one- * year term and Duane Bower to a five-year term on tbe Officers' Compensation Commission. Gray said there still is one open skx on the Compensation Commission and a vacancy on the Planning Commission. * She asked that anyone interested call City Hall • Reappointed Gary to a one-year term and David Jasperse to a two-year term on the Planning Commission. • Approved two traffic control orders that will put "yield" signs on Hillcrest ai its intersection with Col f ax and Grant streets. • Agreed to allow Mansfield to wait until the new 1995 models are out to re-bid on a new aerial ladder fire truck. • Authorized council members Ketchum and Miriam White to attend the Michigan Municipal League's Insurance Pool annual regional meeting Nov. 4 in Grand Rapids, at no cost to the city. * �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15. 1994 — Page 3 Congressional hopeful claims income tax is voluntary by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Plying federal income tax is tbe law Or is it? Barrie Konicov of Alto, the Libertarian candidate for the Third District Congressional seat, has held a series of meetings in recent weeks in Hastings. Grand Rapids and Ionia to tell the public that "IRS taxes are voluntary Konicov said Tuesday night at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings that the United States Constitution defines two classes of taxes — direct and indirect. Indirect taxes are those that have a round-a­ bout effect <mi citizens, such as an export or sales tax. and direct taxes arc those that impact the citizens directly, he said. Konicov said the U.S Constitution allows the federal government to levy indirect taxes, but prohibits it from collecting direct taxes. The government does not live up to the constitution, however, he said, because it levies an income tax. which Konicov said is a direct tax. "A direct tax il reaching directly into your pocket, taking out your money It s called an income tax.' he said Konicov claimed that not only dors he Constitution forbid income tax. but he said the Intemi Revenue Service s code hampers their ability to collect income tax He said that under the law. income can be taxed, but wages can be considered separate, be said. He also said there is a difference between individuals and persons :n income tax. "Individuals are not required to pay federal income tax. Arsons are.' he said Konicov said be and his wife have been excused by the IRS Jntn paying income ux for the period from Dec. 31. 1992 to Oct. 12, 1993. They did this, he said, by filing the "proper legal documents' with various government agencies. There are 29 documents in all. he said, and he and his wife Hied them with the government over a four-month period. The documents were compiled by a group called Citizens for Sovereignty in Phoenix. Ariz., Konicov said. He said he IRS had been writing his wife and him letters, telling them to pay their income tax. When the couple sent in the documents, however, they received a letter from the IRS agreeing that they did not have to pay federal income tax. Konicov said. He said he has not heard from the IRS for about a year now. "We just dealt with them the way we would any collection agency that had no authority over us," he said. Konicov said the government is able to collect income taxes through the ignorance of the majority of the population about tax law. 'You need to educate yourself on the issues," he told those at the meeting He said he has written a book, called The Great Snow Job. where he talks about wages and income and the other items involved in exempting oneself from federal income lax. Konicov had that and other books, as well as videos dealing with subject for sale at the meeting. "Pick up some stuff, read it and get back to me." he said. He said the proceeds from tbe materials go toward promoting his meetings and renting the halls where he holds them. Konicov asked the audience to work with him so he can get elected to Congress. "My feeling is that if we get together and do something, we can alert everyone that taxes are truly voluntary," Ki aicov said. He said the government will not fail if everyone decides not to pay their inanne tax because it collects other taxes that will allow it io continue functioning The federal government would have to cancel tbe national debt and bring back jold and silver money rather than rely on paper currency, he said. Eley Maccani, a public affairs specialist for the IRS in Detroit, said that Konicov's arguments and those of other such "tax protesters" are "completely without merit,'' however. "There are laws in this country that establish ... the taxes to be paid." she said. The courts have consistently upheld the federal government's right to tax its citizens' incomes when faced with suits challenging that right, she said. So many of those kind of suits have come through the courts, she said, that the courts usually hand down a decision without feeling the need to comment on them. "Every argument he (Konicov) raises, the court lias heard." Maccani said. She said the federal government does have a system of "voluntary compliance" for its income tax. but that does not mean income taxes are optional. It simply means that the government allows citizens to prepare their own income tax returns and calculate the amount owed rather than have the federal government do so. she said. Maccani said some tax protesters who claim to have not filed an income tax return for years have actually paid their Income tax. Tax confidentiality laws prevent the IRS from setting the record straight in such cases, however, she said Maccani said she would "strongly" urge people considering Konicov's program not to attempt to get out of paying taxes. She said they will find that they will then be subject to tbe taxes plus penalties and interest. "Il could wind up being a very expensive proposition." she said. Barrie Konicov. a Libertarian candidate for the Third Congressional District, spoke at Thomas Jefferson Hall Tuesday evening about how to stop paying federal income tax. He plans to hold similar meeting until the Nov. 8 election. Hastings Twp. Supervisor has suggestion for animal shelter by Jean Gallup The driver of this cv. Patrick Joseph Linderman-Ulletohn. 21, al Hastings, was Idted Saturday in an eerty morning onecar crash at the intersection c4 Brogan anu Cedar Creek roads. Hastings man is killed in early morning crash Alcohol was a factor in a one-car crash in Hope Township early Saturday marring that killed a 21-ycar-oid Hastings man. M: >igan State Police at the Hastings post said Patrick Joseph Linderman-1uttlejohn. of 2010 Gun Lake Road, was dead at tbe scene of the crash at tbe imenection of Brogan and Cedar Creek roads, troopers said. A lest run on a sample of LindermanLittlejohn's blood showed alcohol was involved in the accident, they said. Police said they believe the crash occurred at 6:24 a.m. Linderman-Littlejohn's car hit a telephone pole during the accident, and that is the time power went out at a nearby residence, troopers said. The crash wasn't discovered until 9 a m. by some area residents, they said. Troopers said Linderman-Littlejohn was driving west on Brogan at a high rate of speed when be drove through a stop sign at tbe Cedar Creek intersection. He went across Cedar Creek Road and into a grass embankment, they said. The car scraped a tree and hit a wood fence, then hit a power pole and support wire, troopers said. The car reportedly was airborne when it hit tbe pole, snapping the pole off nine feet above the ground. The car then flipped over and landed upside down, troopers said. Linderman-Littleiohn was wearing a scat belt, police said. He was employed at the Bradford-White The township owns about 17 acres, "more or less," in the parcel and would lease il to the county. Thomas said. A bitch in tbe plan is that tbe donor stipulated that the property be used as a park, tut Thomas said be would write a letter to the donor asking to be allowed to set aside that restriction. Any talks with the Barry County Board of Commisrioners or action by the board will wail until Thomas has talked to the donor of the property. Until then. Thomas said, the mailer is "just under discussion." In other business, a public hearing on the proposed budget was held, with Clerk Bonr ic Cruttenden reading each line in the budget. A fter waiting 30 days for public comment or the tentative financial plans of the township, the board expects to take action at next month's meeting. Also, a representative of the Barry County Historical Society. Mike Hook, updated the board on the progress of fund-raising for the McKeown Road bridge. The society has raised almost $4,000 Hook said, and hopes Meanwhile, negotiators for the school and the Hastings Education Association, which represents the teachers in the system, are still talking. The next meeting is scheduled for Wednesday Tom Freridge. president of the HEA. has said that the teachers will stay on the job while they negotiate The Board of Education will meet at Southeastern Elementary Monday at 7:30 p.m. Planning a GARAGE SALE? Advertise it in The Reminder on Tuesday, and The Banner on Thursday for a "Double Punch!" to raise a total of approximately $12,000 to complete tbe amount of money needed to restore the bridge. Other funding sources account for all but $12,000 of tbe $89,000 price tag for the restoration of the bridge Juanita Slocum, a former township official, told the board said that something came up in relation to the cemetery, recently and wanted to say she was happy with the way the sexton, Mike Hallifax .responded to the problem. She did not say what the problem was, but said Hallifax was very cooperative with her. and she appreciated it "I've been down there, and I'm real happy with the way it looks; it looks just »be way it used to," she said. Trustee Franklin "Ping" Beckwith agreed with Slocum, saying he was happy with the overall condition of the township owned cemetery. She also asked the board to examine the possibility of making some repairs on a small feeder road running from M-37 to Sager Road Blood. Corporation in Middleville. Linderman-Littejobn had attended Hastings area schools, graduating from Hastings High School. He was active in tbe high sctxxil choir, enjoyed music and sang with his friends in a band Services are scheduled tn be held at 11 am today (Thursday) at the Wren Funeral Home. Burial will be at tbe Dowling Cemetery. School support staff reaches tentative agreement on pact J-Ad Graphics News Service Hastings School Board officials will be informed of a tentative agreement between the school and tbe Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association at its meeting next Monday night. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said tbe changes in the contract negotiated with support personnel involve finances, and will be outlined for the board at the meeting Officials arc not required to disclose ‘eons of a tentative contract Stqff Writer Another solution for tbe Barry County Animal Shelter was suggested Monday by Supervisor Richard Thomas of Hastings Charter Township. The deteriorating shelter has been the topic of much discussion on what to do with il — move it. repair tbe existing building, or tear it down and rebuild in tbe same location? Thomas suggested that the county lease a piece o( land the township had donated to it for a park, and then build a new shelter there Tbe land is located north of Tyden Viking Corporation, and west of the Ameritech building at the end of Industrial Park Drive. While much of the land in the area is in a flood plain, and not subject io building, the property owned by the township will provide plenty of room for a shelter, Thomas said. Tbe present shelter is situated on cityowned property nearby, and leased by the county. \\ hat 1 \(T\ \incrican Should Know. Ambulance crews from Charlotte. Vermontville and Kalamazoo prepare to put an injured Maple Valley teenager into the Medrvec helicopter for transport to Bronson Medical Center Maple Valley students hurt in crash by Term Frith Staff Writer Two 16-year-old Maple Valley students, both girls, were injured in a single car rollover accident Monday afternoon, one seriously enough to be airlifted to Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo. The accident was reported to the Vermontville Township Fire and Ambulance at about 5:49 p.m. Fire and ambulance personnel arrived at tbe scene a few minutes later to find one victim pinned in the vehicle. The other victim apparently was not seriously hurt. The Vermontville crew then requested assistance from the Charlotte Emergency Medical Service for air bags to lift the car up so tbe trapped girl could be cut from it using the "Jaws of Life." Charlotte ambulance crew called for a Medivac helicopter from Air Care in Kalamazoo. The Nashville Fire Department also called to set up a landing zone for the copter at the Maple Valley High School Vermontville reported that it took about a half hour to get the girl out of the car She was then transported to the high school by Charlotte ambulance and taken to Bronson by the emergency helicopter. At the lime of admission it was reported that she was in stable condition with contusions to the heart area, a fractured upper arm. broken ribs and a possible lacerated liver. The other victim was treated and released from Hayes Green Beach Hospital in Charlotte Il was reported that neither girl was wearing a seat belt. Their names have not been released by police investigating the accident. Besides the three fire departments, a total of three police entities also provided assistance. Michigan State Police officers from the lensing post were joined by cars from the Eaton County Sheriffs Despanment and Sunfield. 1 Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions. 2. The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating dotiors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-nsk donors to disqualify themselves from giving blood 3. Blood banking is one of the most highly regulated areas -in health care, governed by multiple federal and state rules, laws, policies and regulations. 4 As an alternative to olood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions 5 There is no nsk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated, as sterilized needles are never reused AMENKAM ASSOCIATION Of 8LOOO BANKS �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15, 1994 Fans: Let’s say, ‘one strike and baseball is out’ ‘ letters To every baseball fan: The news is disgusting, disheartening Te the editor: 1 just finished reading the Sept. 8 issue of the Banner Frankly. I'm disgusted arJ Something is rotten in America, people Il’s tune **o wake up! Abortion is no one's right It is a selfish, desperate act. A fetus is a tumor? Planned Men m their Mb and 40s charged with • allegedly sexually penetrating ' girls 14 years old and younger (this used to be called rape), b this a man's “right?” Isn’t he pursuiagiMppmeas? A man may be charged with assault because another man (the victim) was in his house, visiting his wife The victim was told to leave several times but wouldn't, so the man gets a gun The victim leaves I guess he vasnt welccme Democrats angry with Republicans for han ning bingo games as fund-raisers This is heady stuff, folk. We need debates for this* Anwen We need leaders who w ill have the answers. President Clinton'’ Rush Limbaugh * Ted Koppel? Ann Landers? Dr James Dob­ son? No We need io repeni and seek Gtxl True Christians do not do these things They are too busy doing God's purpose Lov mg another, being kind, helping someone in need, praying for others Don't get religion. Get Jesus! Hes “all I k"ow” Laura Biair Kalamazoo FINANCIAL FOCUS AmMWte Mark 0. Christensen of Edward D. Jones A Co. Buy quality stocks for the long term Patience really is a virtue, particularly when it comes to investing. To illustrate this. Better Investing, a monthly publication dedicated to investment education, features a “Tortoise and Hare Race" each year The race compares Better Investing's favorite stocks (the tortoise, named to emphasize their long-range outlook) and the Dow Jones In­ dustrial Average (the hare, directly influenced by market moods and short-term trading) for five-year periods. Al the end of each period, the editors of Better investing publish the results The first "race" covered the years 1952 to 1956. and the stocks chosen by Better In­ vestor outperformed the Dow. with an average price increase of 147 percent com­ pared to 85 percent In fact. in the 38 fiveyew periods since >ner Investing began Ms race, the tortoise has beaten the hare by more than 2-IO-1 The most recent period (1989 to i993) marked only the 12th time Better In­ vesting's ssock picks failed to outpace the Dow Dunng this pe iod. the combined ap­ preciation and >ixoti»! as a percent of price was 72.3 percent for <he Dow. compared with a respectable 46 6 percent for Better Investing Two important lessons can be learned from this race. Patience, by investing for the long term, generally beau short term gams, and there art no absolutes in investing. In Better Investing’s tortoise and hare races, patience won 26 out of 38 times; yet choosing stocks for the K»» term is not a guarantee of success On average. Better In­ vesting's 12 stock picks from 1989 increased 46.6 percent m market price phis dividends Tea of those slocks showed gams, and two showed losses The biggest winner was a ma­ jor bhae-dup stock that also happens to be in the Dow It gained 133.1 percent in market value and 23 6 percent in dividends, for a total gam of 156.7 percent. However, the worst performer declared bankruptcy and lost 100 percent Why wasn’t the bankrupt slock sold? A Have an opinion? H^ngsBaNNER Devoted to tAe interest* of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtabud by.. Jlrettap Bunnev, lac. A OMuon at J*M OnyMe* ine 1H9N Broaftmr HManjt Ml 4MS84BQ2 (616)945-9554 OavMT Yiwng/EMkr; Eton* CXnrt pMMtwtf fdkr; Mck Heiman Barbara Gal JaanGaHup Teresa Ff» Sharon Mtiar T.L Stenzatoarton Margaret Fovrtar • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CMmM ad> aocapM Mootey Wougn FMay Baja. toSJOpjn. 9ak«dw*am Moor Scot! Orman Jerry Johnson Derwe Howel Phytis Bowers TafcarHpelia Bates: $13 per year <n Barry Ctxrty $15 par year n adprang courses $18.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send atitkaas changes to: P.O Bom B Hassngs, Ml 49068-0602 Second CMas Postage Pato at Masangs. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) typical investor probably would have sold M. but the purpose of the “race" is to show what happens when you hold stocks for five yean. Initially, the company showed a bright future Unfortunately, an unforeseen downturn hit its industry, and the company failed Even with this loss, however, the overall 12-stock port­ folio posted a 46 6 percent gain, thanks to diversification in companies and industries. The tortoise and hare race is all about pa­ tience. The record shows that carefully selec­ ting a diversified list of quality slocks at reasonable prices and giving them a chance to grow beats quick turnover, even if you occa­ sionally have a slock in your portfolio that goes to zero. - STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev ious week. Company Close ATAT 53’/. Ameritech 4T/. Anheuser-Busch 53’/. Chrysler 46’/. Clark Equipment CMS Energy 21’/. 46 Coca Cola 757. Dow Chemical Exxon 58’/. Family Dollar 11’/. Ford 28’/. 49’/. General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp 27’/. 28’/. Hastings Mfg. IBM 69’/. 53’/. JCPenney Johnson & Johnson 497. Kmart 175/. Kellogg Company 547. McDonald's 27’/. 497. Sears Southeast Mich. Gas 197. Spartan Motors 16’/. Upjohn 367. Gctd 1390.30 Sliver 5.49 Dow Jones 3879.86 Volume 293,000,000 an. Change -’/. —7. + 7. -27. -27. -7. + 7. + 7. -’/. —7. -17. -27. + 37. —7. + 1’/. + ’/. —7. + 7. -’/. -’/. + 17. + 7. + ’/. + 7. + 2.3 + .01 — 18.84 Currently, the players' unxxi and the owners are al odds over several subjects In my mind, the problem can be described in three words Greed, greed and greed You. the paying public, are the real reason that the old squeeze play called a strike is on Don't be fooled! All sides are not hurting. Let's get real, folks! You. the prying public are spending your hard-earned money at a record pace This is the real problem! We line up like robots, to spend money to watch baseball (major or minor league) or any other sports It’s time to stop' Unborn child was mourned, not a tumor To the editor: In response to Justine McLean s letter, there is no need to re-hash the responses in the Sept 9 issue Everyone said about everything (hat I feel However. I do want to add a thought. On Aug 24 my daughter lost the baby she was carrying in her 23rd week We had graveside services that Saturday, with close family and friends. Our minister officiated. She was even given a name and we mourn ed her loss By Ms McLean's definition, we had a funeral and cried over the grave of a "tumor.” I don't think so. and neither does God Nor does any ot the many other nem* who have lost a most precious baby that they really wanted before it had a chance to breathe its first breath on its own We may not be able to ever resolve the dif­ ferences between pro-life and pro-choice ad­ vocates ourselves, but. God is watching and He will deal wxh it all m His own g<xxl tune Anyone who has ever gone against His will, for whatever reawin. will answer to God one day Jean Wilkins Hastings Call before you burn trash, waste It's time to say. "Enough is enough. We are not going to take it any longer " Anyone who knows about sports, knows that after a strike, usually the next season, the prices will go up even beyond the normal hikes. Of course, both sides are working hard lo settle this problem. If you believe that is so. I've got some land off Florida I will sell you B<xh sides know that it they wait long enough, we will be back stronger than ever. If they somehow find a way to settle soon, you can hear it now from all over basehall: "Come on down" again to enjoy baseball, the American game. Il’s family entertainment “ Don’t do m. don’t do it. don't do it! Fans, unite against baseball and say it's time for us to pull the plug and stop the money going to them Strike totally against any sport that sud­ denly strikes My feeling is for us to strike for a period to last, from the first day of the resumed season through the start of spring training next year and through the World Scn**s. No fans in the scats for one year. To the paying public, you are the poor broker in uus situation. It’s time to assume your role with authority It's time to take a stand. A motto should ring across this land: "No one attends in ’95.” Also if you feel any other sport is thinking about striking, it is time to show your authori­ ty to them as well. Your dollars rule the sports world and it's time to withhold those hard-earned dollars un­ til the paying public feels secure that all par­ ties feel the message Stephen Jacobs Hastings We must treat Cuban refugees humanely To the editor: The Cuban problem public opinion in Michigan on the Cuban refugees is unreal First, they don't have enough information to make comments. 1 was there. The Cubans in Homestead. Ra.. were in a high, fenced-in area in airplane hangers to house thousands of them Nobody had sheets, pillows and covers and the hanger doors are realy big There are no screens or ikxirs to close The insects leave big welts. I saw mothers crying for their babies, all was gone I didn't see even one baby. Guards had big clubs. 1 saw many with broken bones, also real rough handling. Women and men were shoved around like cat­ tie. No one on earth, especially in the U.S., should endure that abuse They are not here because they stole or killed. They wanted only to be free I was a fruit contractor in Florida in 1981. I went to Homestead Air Base and got a whole bus load. None of the people had clothe*. So I went to the church and got clothes. 1 fed them until I saw they didn't know how to work I didn't have to load them up and take them hack to that base, but I did They have a right tc tai treated fair. And all of them need schooling, job training. Also, the need to learn English Instead of saying these people must stay there isn’t fair. Most of us came from other country's, loo. Almost 100 percent of the Cubans would throw out Castro and go back home. They don't want to stay here. All of the people 1 talked with told me that the government must get out. The people want lo do business with the U.S. Lorenc Field Hastings To the editor: To the people of Barry County: If you wish to bum scrap brush or yard waste you must call your local fire department and get permission If you don't do this, some innocent person driving by might see a fire or smoke and call the fire department. Then we go out to your residence to find a surprised look on your face Not only does this cost Barry County tax­ payers money, it also takes two or three fully manned fire trucks out on a nuisance call and takes away important manpower needed in case there was a real emergency Think about it - you might nc the one who calls next time for help and then wonder why we aren’t there yet Brian Raymond Hastings Volunteer Firefighter Fetus is human being, not a tumor To the editor: I am writing in response to the article in the Sept I Banner called “Abortion is like removal of a tumor" That makes me very angry that a human be mg would call another human being a tumor It has been proven that the baby is alive at conception, that means it is a human being, not a tumor. If the baby was not alive. there would not be a heartbeat, and there most definitely is a heartbeat. Abortion is the killing of a human being, and should be treated as any other murder God is the only one who should decide who should live and who shouldn't, no matter what the age is. I cannot understand how someone could kill an innocent little child. I think if parents are given any choice they should be able to choose adoption, but not abortion Christa Wetzel Hastngs Know Your Legislators: IL*. MMB ■ Donald Rlegle, Democrat. 105 Dirkses Senate Office Building, Washingion D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miler, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormela, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. Carton, Woodbnd, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0642 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15, 1994 — Page 5 Hastings Township explains ‘95 budget by Jean Gallup Stuff Writer A budget that proposes revenues of $183,655 and expenditure* of $194,300 for 1995 for Hasting* Charter Township was the subject of a public hearing Monday. Clerk Bonnie Cruttendcn read each line n. the proposed budget, comparing some to last years budget. Running the Township Board, including fees, per diem, professional services and other expenses is expected to cost $32,000. The supervisor's salary is divided into two portions, since he is also (tie assessor. The supervisor is paid $10,800 for that position and $8,300 for performing the duties of asscsstv for the township, totaling $19,100. Adding transportation and expenses, the total budgeted amount in the supervisor's category is $22,600. Middleville Heritage Day 1994 Is set for this Saturday, Sept. 17. A parade at 11 a.m. with floats (like the one In this file photo from 1992). music, clowns, and more Is just one of the events of the day guaranteed to be fun for the entire family. Middleville Heritage Day scheduled for Saturday Staff Writer The thud annual Middkvilk Heritage Day have fun for the whole family The activities will include food, sports hike exposition and demo will be ongoing, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A cross-country moun­ tain bike lour is also scheduled for 10:30 a.m. From 3 to 6:30, there will be mountain bike cnienum races Arts and crafts booths and several conces­ sion stands will open at 9 a m., gntng those attending Heritage Day the chance to do a littk browsing before the parade begins al 11 The Thomapple Kellogg Middle School Rafik drawing* will take place throughout 12:20 p.m., then Rafik prizes include a color television, por­ table mountain bike, compact disc player, and taken now by purchasing a 1994 Heritage Day They are available from Middkvilk The Middleville United Methodist Church 8 a.m. Those who don't care to get out of bed a co-ed softball tournament the beat for the Mian Street parade that is sure to contain floats, vintage cars anil fun Games, including a dunk tank, will also The Middleville bridge walk has been an important event during the past two Heritage Day* This year is no different. The bridge walk is set for noon The event is particularly fun because it mimic* the Labor Day walk across the Mackinac Badge. the main difference being that this is called the shortest badge walk. Carnival bin»o is also set to begin at noon at the VFW and will run until 4 p.m. The Middleville Lions hog roast and the Swamp Fox barbeque will open at 12:30 p.m., just tn tune for lunch That is also the tune that the Rotary duck race will begin 12:30 p.m. with a slide presentation at the village hall Throughtout the rest of the afternoon. « can catch the Village dancer*, a fashion show. Singing, the Caledonia Dance School, and the Grand Rapid* Accord tan Ensemble (with over 795-4650 or Denise at 795-7229 The final official event for the day will be an awards ceremony at 5:30 p.m. dlevilk at the old Eskar Ski Hill. A mountain TK School Board ratifies teacher, support staff pacts negotiators handled the contract talks very Staff Writer Two-year contracts for Thomapple Kellogg ticipating and bargain mg in good faith The new contraa for the TKNIA also in­ ratified at the TK Board of Education Other than the increase and some internal tially the same, explained Cason Wages in for the non-instructional staff are divided into several categories. New hourly rates for custodians are $8.46 The TKEA represents 131 member* and the TKNIA ha* about 80 member* Adding the clerk's salary of $12300 with the deputy clerk's salary of $500. and transportation and other expenses related to (he clerk s position brings that proposed budget figure to $13,700. The treasurer's position is allocated $9,800. the deputy treasurer $500. and with transportation and expenses.,.«e total comes to $11,000. Ejection expenses are set at an estimated $1,000, library costs also are set at $1,000. and fire protection is allocated at $50,000 The township expeas to pay $2,250 for its Board of Review, and another $5,000 for operation of the township meeting hall. Planning Commission salaries will likely be $1,000. The cemetery will cost a total of $8,050, and expenditures for highways, snow removal, street budgeted al $46,200 lights has been The township's share of Social Security and Medicare of $500 rounds out the expected expenses of the township. On the plus side of the ledger, the township anticipates revenues of $34,230 in taxes, and $300 in other revalue. Charges for services such as license and permits, and cemetery fees accounts for $6,450 in revenues. The state revenue sharing figure for the township is estimated at $135,000, while administrative and other fees will bring in $7,275. Miscellaneous revenue is projected al $400 An anticipated shortfall of $10,645 will be made up from the township's fund balance After allowing for public comment, tbe board is expected to adopt the budget at its October meeting Kiwanis tops Rotary again in blood battle For the second straight year, the Hastings Kiwanis persuaded more people to donate blood in its name than did the Hastings Rotary Club at the annual challenge blood drive. Here, Kiwanis President James Schnackenberg accepts the trophy from Barry County Red Cross Executive Director Karen Despres at the annual joint civic dub meeting and golf scramble. There are no real losers in the drive since the Red Cross and thus the community benefits from donated blood, so the contest is strictly for bragging rights, and a traveling trophy designating the winner. With the Kiwanis responsive for 51 pints and the Rotary for 49 units, some in the Kiwanis were overheard crowing that the trophy wasn't doing much traveling lately. There was also muttering on the Rotarian side that sounded like 'wad til next year * Sunny Fresh buys Herbruck facility Sunny Fresh Foods has acquired the egg further processing plant from Herbruck Foods Inc in Lake Odessa, completing the transac lion Sept I. Harry McNamee, nautmal account manager manager and will transfer to Lake Odessa to oversee operations here Jon Gibbons, plant superintendent at Sunny Fresh of Monticello. Minn . also will transfer to the Lake Odessa facility as plant manager A number of key employees from Herbruck have accepted supervisory positions with Sun- The lake Ok^sa plant re-started process­ ing operations Wednesday. Sept. 7. A oneshift production schedule is planned for now. with about 35 workers. The company hopes to begin a second shift by December of January Sunny Fresh Foods, headquartered in Mon t iceHo. also has plants in Iowa and Minnesota Annual school report will be given Monday The annual report for the Hastings Area School* 1993-94 academic year will be presented to the Board of Education Monday evening at the board's meeting, which begins al 7:30 at the Southeastern Elementary School. The annual report must he presented, as re­ quired by law. at a public meeting before Oct 15 NEWS NEWS OI...YOUR Community can be read every week in The Hastings BANNER Ch// 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE Barry county Right to Life 2nd Annual Fundraiser Spaghetti Dinner featuring .. BILL SANDERS Tuesday, September 20,1994 Grace Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall 'Handicap Accessible* (239 E. North, Heatings) 6:30 p.m. Punch and Feilcwahlp 700 p.m. Spaghetti Dinner Special Music welcomes and thaedttorata Special Speaker flU SAMfiEfiS Author & Certified Spurting Professional Special showing of the new television ads for this fall by RLM representative. Ticketa: 810 per person. 825 per family; $80 table sponsor of cxrrenf genera Herat Send latten to: Tetter* ot the Please call 948-4033 (Joanna); •45-8808 (Becki); 828 8882 (Connie) for more Information or reservations. cook*. $9,62 to $11.51; librarian and paraprofessionals. $8.33 to $10.80; monitors. to W.97. Wages for both the TKEA and TKNIA member* are retroactive io July 1. 1994. HaUkut, Ml 49058 Teacher salaries go as high as $51.225 per NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING retired last year school level that were given when the school when one coven classes for another (for ex"k was a give-and-take situation for both the board and the teacher*." Cason said Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. THE THORNAPPLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION ON SEPTEMBER 19, 1994 AT 8:00 P.M. Will conduct a public heftring to consider an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance which would allow by special use commercial auto repairs and maintenance in the agricultural (A) and agricultural-residential (A-R) districts within the Township. Persons wishing to be heard on this propos­ ed amendment may do so at this public hearing. Written comments may also be submitted to the Planning Commission. A copy of the proposed amendment is available from the Township Hall. The hearing will be conducted at the Thomapple Township Hall, 200 E. Main St., Middleville. Michigan Mark D. Sevald Secretary Planning Commission SEASONAL APPLE PICKERS NEEDED FOR MSI' HORTICULTURAL CENTER CLARKSVILLE, MI. • $6.00 per hour • $50.00 bonus at end of season • Hi-lo and supervisory positions also available Manpower mH be conducting a special recruiting session on Friday, September 16th from 11 am to 2 pm on site at the MSU Horticultural Center. 9302 Portland Road, Clarksville, MI. Manpouer uill also be accepting applications fothese positions at our Hastings office M-F 8 am to 5 pm. 127 N. Market, Hastings, MI. Will Mark Kolanowski Catch That Cwazy Wabbit? If Mark Kolanowski wants to see Bugs Bunny this Saturday, hell have to record the show on his VCR. That * because he's a Saturday banker down at Hastings City Bank. The bank that's open Saturdays for your convenience. And that * good new* even for Elmer Fudd! Saturday Banking Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 150 WEST COURT STREET. HASTINGS fastings Saf« sad tound line* 11*6 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15, 1994 County denies candidate’s request to be at contract talks by Fla ine Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County employee contracts with three labor unions are expiring before lhe end of the year and an unopposed commis­ sioner candidate. Emmet Herrington, has asked lhe OORBly Board of Commissioners if he can be present during the negotiations Voung 6-2 Tuesday, lhe County Board denied Herrington s request Commissioners Mark Doster and Ixw Newman voted in favor of allowing Harring­ ton to sit in on the labor negotiations if he obtained written permission from each bar gaining unit. Doster said it would have been "a measure of transfer <»f powrr. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr i^icted out that Herrington has not been elected to the board yet. “Emmet is not elected. Emmet only won a primary," Fuhr said. "If he was elected. I don't think it would be a problem But these people that won the primary think they are elected. They are not elected until the November election I think we have to keep tha' in mind." Herrington, who is also a former county commissioner, had extensive experience in personnel administration when he worked for tbe federal government. He defeated incumbent Ethel Boze in the Autust primary for the Republican nomination for the county board seal from District seven, which includes Assyria. Baltimore and Jolinstown townships. Commissioner Marjorie Radani had cau­ tioned that if Herrington were allowed to at­ tend lhe bargaining sessions then anyone from the public and lhe media might also haw to be granted the same privilege. "I think we have to be awfully careful what were opening here." she said. If the board approved the request, she said it would be making a commitment withvut checking the legal ramifications. Board Chairman Orvin Moore said lhe hoard's labor attorney. Craig Mutch, is adamantly opposed lo allowing Herrington to be present during negotiations. "The labor attorney is not the county," lk«ler said "The purpose of lhe attorney is not to giw the attorney the power to make decisions for this board...Il's a recommenda­ tion to this board, which makes the ultimate decision. The attorney doesn't make the ul­ timate decision," Doster said. Moore said be didn't have anything against Harrington, but asked “from a legal standpoint, where do you draw the line?" Commissioner Mark Doster said he didn't foresee a problem with Herrington's request as long as all lhe parties give their permis­ sion. Wattend SEBviasl BABIY st. iosi catholic CHUBCH, 405 S Jefferson Ftfter CtetM Faber. Paaor 5«ra«te> Mm 4 30 pun.. MMalOOta aad II IS am . C mfetaioa* Saturda> 4OM 30 THOBNAPPLE VALLEY WO B D OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall l^kc Rd Jcrtrej A. Araefl. P**t« Churc* office phone 60-2549 Saaday woratap 4.30 am and 10 13 Saada> Oaldrcaa Church Tuesday prayer aad share time 9 30 am. Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm Youth graup mteu Wednesday 6 30 p m also Nursery available far all services Bru* the whote fmnrfy NOT6BNT CHUBCH OF CUBIST. (madmg address - 165’ Mataaoa Rd .. Hmtu«s. Ml 49054) 644-4045 Saaday Services - 9 30 am. BMe School. 10 30 am.. Hnrafag Wemfap. 600 p_M. EyeMa^ W-wahap^ 740 Cafl far locamoa - 123-3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLE OF GOD. 1674 West State Road. Hama** Mach James A Camp- 60. Pmmr Saaday School 6:30 a_m . daaaes far all age* Morning Wontap 10:45 a_m. Na.aery pro­ vided. Saaday Eveaaag Service. 6 pm. Wednesday actnroe* 740 p.m am. Rambo** or JJ BMe Qua (agm 2 through 7 or first trade) Kid* Club or Junior BMe Qua taps 4-12). Youth Muusane* er Teen BMe Qua (^e* 13-19). Adak BMe Shady No^thmatt ROPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M-37 South W M 79 Bev Jan Fo*. pastor phone 945-3397 Church phone MS-4995 Cafay Coma, chon director Sun day morning 9:43 am. Sunday School; 1140a.m.. Morning War Mp; 7:IS p.m.. Yaufa FeUcmMp 640 pm. Evenmg Wanfap Nursery far all services. tranaprutahoo provided to and from morning aerwn Prayer mtcong. 740 p.m WcMeeday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OP GOD. SOS E Bead. Haatmg* Pastor Doug Davt*. Phone 664-7765. pastor. 945-4060 church Sumtey School 1040 a m Words? 1140 a m . Evening Ser­ vice 640 pm Wednesday Service — 740 p.m Facility equipped for CEDAR CREEK BOLE, Cedar Creek Rd . 4 mi. South. Pastor Bmm Braahim Phone 623 2265 Saaday School a 1040 a m . War Mpll40a.m . Ewamg Service at 640 p m . Wetfaeaday Prayer BMe NASHVILLE AREA BT. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naabvtlk Father Char‘s* Fisher. Pamor A rmsskni at St Rose dk Church Hmtiag* Saaday Maa* 530 a - HASTINGS AREA HASTINGS GBACE BkTTHBKN CHUBCH meet* al 600 Prmrll Rd .. I nulc eaal ot Hmtrap Eldon G.-wbb. Pastor 603044 Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945-9224 Saaday Servfces: 9.43 a.m. BtNe Classes far all age*. 10 40 a m Morning W orship. 6 p m Eventag Pratae Tta*raday: 7 30 p m ft*-Study, aad youth gnntps • HASTINGS SEVKNTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHLBCI’. 904 Terry Laar (al Sun School Road) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone number a 945-2170 C«nmamry Service Center number i* MS-2361 Smurda; service* me Sebbudi School at 9 20 a m. (far ad ages. adults md chddrea) and War ship ServKc to I I (X> « m Join us far Prayer Mr wag held Tuesday*. 7404:00 p.m. Oar Coammatry Service Center. 502 E. Green Street, t* open to the public Mon days aad Wdandji. 94M2 00 only dura* above hours If you arc in need of dothmg pieaae call 945-2361 far an appointment WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4M7 Coms Grove Rond Paator Ben Her ra«. 930 Sunday School. Church Service 10 30. Wednesday -rcn a* from 6404 00 pm the youM meet at the church, bnag a tack hmeh WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3145 N Broadway. Haatmg* Ml 49054 Paator Carl Litchfield Phone .Woodland) 367-4061 or Durteae Pickard MS-5974 Worship Service* Smday. 940am aad 1140am . Sunday School. 943 a.m 4-H meet* Monday*. 6 30 p m to 4 00 pm BMe Study. Wednesday! S IS p m at Defare* Catprri. 401 Barber Rd . Heating* Men s Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur doraotKt CHI Mr Stephen Lewt* a My3365 FIRST BAPTirr CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 644-6004 Kevm Shorley Seator Pastor James R. Barren. Asa. Pastor Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 a m . Classes far aD apes. 1140am Menu* Worth* Service. Jr Church up to 4tf Grade 640. Evena* Service Wednesday 6 30 Awom Clubs. 740 pm. Teem m Houaenwi Hall. 740 p m . Adults Prayer meeting I 15 p m . Aduh Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Haronmi. Pwtor Sunday Server* 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. II 00 a m Morning Worship Service. 640 p.m Even u« Service Wednesday 7 00pm Service* for Adult*. Teen* and Children The Church Page is Paid for oy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTmUt SAVING* » LOAN. FA HWInga and Ute Odtete WMN FUNtBAL HOME HMt'ngs FltXFAB INCOBFOBATID ol Hmlines NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINM Itemter FDIC THE HASTING* SANNEB ANO BEMIN0CB ISM N BnMdwa* - H»lmo» BOtLIY FHABMACY ■ Pnracnpuons- - 118 S JeHerson — 945 3429 HASTING* MANUFACTUBING CO. HaatmQS Michigan MMTmeS HUt MASS MODUCTS, IMC. 770 Cook Rd - Hasting*. Michigan CO. CHUBCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Michigan Ave . Harnmgs. Ml 49054 Sunday Ser vices BMe Clasae* 10 am. Wor ship II a m-. Evening Services 6 p m WcsLesdey BMe Study 7 p.m. Norman Herron. Minister Phone MS-2934. BMe Survey on ndaos ■ de home Free BMe Cor­ respondence Coarse QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 West Pmtor Susan Trowbridge (616) MS-9392. Sunday School 10 a m ; Wonfap II a m.. After School Special Wednesday . 4 p.m. P.O Bo* 63. Hasting* Ml 49054 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 24 IS McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49054 Father Gale Inhntna Vkw. Phone 623 2050 (Dehon) after 6 p.m. 4 ■ - CH -|| 4— "- T.. 4 .- ,wj* -a . V^^CA^tey* Ml Qfly Suadav Morning Prayer 9:45 a.m.; Mam 1040 am. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Dow I tag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright <616) 754-3021 church pfame. (616) MS-9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 930 am . Sunday School 1140 a m . Saaday Evening Scrvtce 640 K m Prayer tune: Wednesday*. 740 p.m Herrington said he didn't intend lo say anything during the negotiations, but wanted to observe them He is assured election to the board in November unless another candidate should wage a successful wntc-in campaign. In other business, lhe board: • Suspended its rule and rr-appointed Ken­ neth Radant and Rae M. Iloare lo three-year terms on the County Transit Board. The board was no( aware that their terms had ex­ pired in March. Normally, the board accepts nominations but wails until the next hoard meeting to make lhe appointment, but be­ cause their terms had already expired the board, voting 6-1, approved suspending the rule. Commissioner Marjorie Radant ab­ stained. Ken Radani is her husband. No other nominations were submitted. Commissioner Mark Doster, who cast the lone dissenting vote, said thr move "smacks | HASTINGS - Patrick Joseph “Boo" Lindennan-Lialejohn, 21 of Gun Lake Road. Hastings passed away Saturday. September 10. 1994 as a result of an automobile accident near Hastings. Patrick was born on November 16, 1972 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Debra (Linderman) Littlejohn. He was raised in the Hastings Area and attended Hastings Schools and graduated from Hastings High School. He was active in the High School Choir. He enjoyed music and sang with his friends in a band. Patrick was employed at the Bradford-White Corporation in Middleville. Preceding him in death was his matcm-1 grandfather. Donald Joseph Cardinal in 1983 Patrick ii survived by his parents, George and Debra (Linderman) Littlejohn of Hastings; two brothers, Andrew Koch of Hastings and William Littlejohn of Grand Rapids; two listen, Sberaly n Linderman of Ionia and Bren­ da Noble of Hopkins; grandmother, Hilda Cardinal of Pontiac; grandparents. Bill and Agnes Littlejohn of Napa, California; grandpa­ rents, Andrew and Gertrude Koch of Grand Rapids; special uncle, aunt and cousin, Glen, Trudy and Megan Noble of Hopkins; sum, Shawnee Cardinal of Lansing; five uncles, Daniel Linderman of Hastings, Jay Cardinal of Brooklyn, New York, Joseph Cardinal of Wyoming, Randy Cardinal of Dutton and Kenneth Cardinal of Hudsonville; a very special friend, Jessica Solmes of Hastings; many cousins; a host of friends. Funeral services will be Thursday, 11:00 a m. September 15 Wren Funeral Hnox with the RevereafMiMites ofTieUti%. isurial will be at the Dowling Cemr'ery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patrick Joseph Lindeuaan-Littlejohn Memor­ ial Fund. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH, 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Paarar Phone MS-MI4 Sunday. Sept. 14 -440 and 10:45 a m Holy Commuaioa. 9.30 Church School (all ages) Thursday. Sept 15 740 WELCA Council. 440 AA Saturday Sept 17 - 440 NA Tuesday. Sept 20 - 600 Right to Life Doner. 7:00 Evang. Comm Wednesday. Sept 21 - 740 Stephen Supers Support of cronyism" because the '.wo arc former couniy board members. He said he didn't un­ derstand why lhe board couldn't wail two more weeks to make the appointments. "My feeling is we need people with expe­ rience (on the Transit Board)." said Com­ missioner Ethel Boze. Commissioner Sandy James said she doesn't usually like to suspend rules, but thought in this case it should be done be­ cause of the March expiration. James also said that Radant and Hoare have been good Transit Board members. • Set a public hearing for 10: IS a m. Oct. 11 for the proposed 1995 budget and a hear­ ing at 10 a.m. Oct. 11 to hear comments on increasing tbe millage from the adjusted base tax rate of 4.80 to tbe maximum allowable 6.3334. The hearings will be held in lhe Commissioners' chambers on tbe top Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... BANNIR CLASSIFIED! flixir of lhe County Courthouse. • Agreed to send a letter, signed by Moore, lo voice support to U.S. representatives and senators about proposed legislation lo allow counties to control lhe flow of interstate and intrastate solid waste. In the meantime, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources is proposing to mandate regional solid waste planning, which would allow free flow of waste within three regions to be set up in the state. • Increased the stipend paid to new Veter­ an's Counselor Joyce Weinbrechl by six per­ cent. The increase is retroactive to her ap­ pointment. She has been in the position since April, but her official appointment was in July. • Heard a letter from a contractor stating the County Animal Shelter's kennel build­ ing is not structurally scund. Vivian V Barnum Helen C. Peters v/OODLAND - Vivian V. Barnum, 86 of Carlton Center Rond, Woodland passed awsy Friday, September 9, 1994 al Tendercare, Hastings. He was born June 20,1908 in Woodland the son of Leon and Nellie (Curtis) Barnum. He graduated from WocJland High School and attended Michigan State University for two years. He married LaVonne Geiger February 22. 1921 in Woodland and had lived and farmed in the Woodland area all his life. Mr. Barnum was a member of the United Brethren Church in Woodbury. He is survived by his wife LaVonne; two sisters, Marleah Makley of Woodland and Rebecca Cooley of Meridian, Mississippi; two brothers, Omar Barnum of Lowell and John Barnum of Hastings; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, September 12 at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Bun al was in Woodland Memorial Park Memorial contributions may be made to the Woodbury United Brethren Church. HASTINGS - Helen C. Peters, 84 of Indian Hills Drive, Hastings passed away Wednesday, September 7, 1994 at Pennock Hospital Mrs. Peters was born on November 22,1909 at Wauseon, Ohio the daughter o( Charles and Alwillda Jane (Shaeffer) Reynolds. She was raised in Toledo and attended Toledo area schools, graduating in 1927 from Scotts High School. Helen went on to attend the University of Michigan, receiving a Bache­ lors Degree in Geology in 1931. She was asso­ ciated in the operation of the Family Mocmrnent business in Toledo for several years. Helen married Howard A. Peters on August 11,1934 and moved to Hastings in 1961 from Toledo. She wu a member of Ashland Avenue Baptist Church in Toledo, past President Toledo's Women’s Club, member Order of the Eastern Star, attended Hastings First Presbyte­ rian Church and Member of Church Circle *1, member Pennock Hospital Gnild, member of University of Michigan Alumni Association Helen wu preceded in death by he parents; a brother, Harold Reynolds in 1940. Mrs. Peters is survived by her husband, Howard; a sister, Elizabeth Reisener ofToledo; nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Septem­ ber 11 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend G. Kent Kella and Reverend Willard H. Curtis officiating. Burial wu Monday, September 12 at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Toledo. Memorial contributions may be made lo Hastings First Presbyterian Church or Charity of Ones* Choice. Ralph H. Otte HASTINGS - RUpk H. OU0. M of Hatup pu«<l ,w«y Thonday. September t, 1994 it Pennock Honpiul. He mi born May 1,1908 in Detroit the mo of Fredrick ind Hittie (Stnsburi) Ouu. He •ttended ichool ind wu • building contractor in the Detroit ura fa aunt yem. Mr. Ctto married Helen E. Mrock. He ind hit family moved to South Lyon in 1949 to i home he hid built ind they lived there until he retired ud moved to Hudngi in 1974. Mr. Otto wu • long time member of the Seventlbdiy Adventist Oiurch, 20 at Ihoae yen in Histings lerving u church treisurer, ti icher ind ichool board member. Preceding him in death waa hu wife Helen, ii 1989; a sister, Gertrude Thornton He is survived by one dmghier, Mrs. Glenn (Carol) Hahn ot Hastings; two grandchildren. Lori and Kevin, brother, Fred Otto of Florida; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were Sunday, September 11 at Ginbacb Funeral Home with pastors Paul S. Howell and Bill Gardner officiating. Burial at Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Hastings Seventh-day Adventist Hemenury School. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hatting. Michigan. G Kent Keller Pastor SaOy C KcOer Director of Christian Education Sunday '» » aad 1140 Morning Worship Services Nursery provided Brand cast of 9 30 tervice over W’BCH AM and FM; 950-10 30 Saaday School Classes for all ages 10 30 inning noom. o.w munc Feltowthip. 6:00 Senior High Fellowship Monday — 7:30 HASTINGS FIRST -JNITED METHODIST CHUBCIL corner of Green and Church irreets. Dr. Bufford W Coe. Paster Margaret Hoileuberk. Director of Christian Educaram O^ot phone (616) MS-9574 ramer free building with elevarjr to all floor* Btmdcaat of wo-*h*> service over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 am SUN­ DAYS Sunday School 930 am. Coffee Feitowshtp 10:30 am.; Worship 1140 a m Mi Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 pm WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT — Children * Chon 5:15 p m . Prepared Light Meal 6:00 pm. BMe Study 6:45 p.m.. Activities for Kids6:45 p.m.; First Wednesday of month t* Game Night for all age* Saturday. Sept 17 - Habitat for Humanity Workshop. 9:00 a.m . Goodwdl Class PoducETrogram 6 00 p.m. Sunday. Sept 14 - Sermon Tate The Wiadom That Makes Peace ; Jail Ministry Service. 140 p m . Lakewood Area Choral Society Concert. 340 p m Monday. Sept 19 — Habitat for Humanity Workshop 740 p m . CROP Walk Cocnmincr 7.40 pm Tuesday. Sept 20 - Lansing Diana U M Women Annual Meeting 9 00 a m to 2 30 pm. UM Men Dm net'Program 6:30 p.m. Saturday. Sept 24 - Habitat for Humanity Workshop 9 00 a m. SUPPORT GROUPS - V 1 P » .Visually Im paired Person*) 9:30 a m first Fri­ day oi month September thro May. Narcotic* Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday Wcdaesday and Friday, and 8 00 p m Thursday*. Al-Anoa 12:30 p.m Wednesday*. Co­ Dependent* Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursday*, and 9 00 a tn Saturday* YOUR LOCAL TREE EXPERTS Trimming, Removal Stump Grinding, Lot Cleaning, Brush Hog Mowing. • Experienced • Dependable Fully Insured & Workman's Comp - FREE ESTIMATES - 945-4687 721-TREE Call 24 Hours HASTINGS - Harry A. “Pink" Wood­ mansee, 91 of East Dowling Road, Hastings, passed away Saturday, September 10, 1994 at his residence. Mr. Woodmansee wu bom April 18, 1903 in Dowling, the son of Albert and Emily (Reick) Woodmansee. He wu a life long Dowling area resident and attended the Dowl­ ing School. He married Gladys M. Gerber, she preceded him in death October 6, 1948. Mr. Woodmansee worked all his life in Steam Engine Threshing for Barry County fanners and in Steam Engine Saw Mill Opera­ tions in Barry County and throughout Michigan. Pink wu a founding member of the Michi­ gan Steam Engine and Threshing Club, member of Case Steam Engine Club, member Eagles Lodge 14158. He traveled extensively throughout Michigan and lhe United Slates demonstrating and participating in Steam Engine events and he wu one of the last Steam Engine "High Gimbers". In addition to his wife he wu preceded in death by son’s, Duane Carol Woodmansee and Carol Gene Woodmansee; four grandchildren; sisters. Myrtle Carpus and Bessie Moody; brother, Ralph Woodmansee. Pink is survived by daughters, Barbara Snyder of Hastings, Beverly Lumbert of Hast­ ings. Constance Richardson of Middleville, Carolyn Roberts of Battie Creek, Nancy Dolphin of Battle Creek; sons. Raymood Woodmansee of Milan, Bernard Woodmansee of Hastings and Robert Woodmansee of Hast­ ings; 27 grandchildren; 24 great­ grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; sister, Ruth Rizor of Battle Creek; brother. Ward Woodmansee of Hastings; a special friend, Georgia “Judy" Guilford of Dowling; many nieces and nephews and great-niecesand Funeral services were held Wednesday, September 14, at the Wren Funeral Home in Hastings with the Reverends Merlin and Kay Pratt officiating. Burial will be at die Dowling Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chanty of Ones’ choice. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15, 1994 — Page 7 Social News... Brodbecks to mark 60th anniversary J Connor-Bennett united in marriage Blair-McKeever plan to wed May 20 Victor Connor and Shelley Bennett, both of Goahen. Ind . were married July 30 in the Church of Jesus Chnst of Latter-da\ Saints in Elkhart. Ind Parents of the couple are James and Man Bennett of South Bend. Ind., and Earl and Gail Connor of Hastings The bnde u a 1987 graduate of Baker High School in Baker, La. She attended Bngham Young University in Provo. Utah, and is at­ tending Indiana University of South Bend She is employed al Carlton Lodge in Goshen. The groom is a 1989 graduate of Hastings High School He attended Central Michigan Universky and now attends Goshen Coll-gc He is employed by Goshen Community School Corp The couple lives in Goshen. Dan and Lone Blair of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of lheir daughter. Jennifer Jo to Chad W illiam McKeever, the son of Stu and Bonnie Peck of Lacey and Henry McKeever of Battle Creek. Jenny is a 1994 graduate of Hastings, atten­ ding Western Michigan University and works at First of America. Chad is a 1992 graduate of Hastings and is also attending Western Michigan University and is employed at First of America A May 20th wedding is planned GIRL, Nicole Alaine. bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 29 at 1:53 a.m. to Linda and Don Blaszak. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. *6 ox and 21 inches long BOY, Kole Timothy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Aug. 30 at 8:26 a m. to Tim and Phyllis Bryans. Nashville, weighing 9 lbs.. 4^ ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Jeffrey Curtis, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 1 al 4:17 p.m. to Joel and Monica Todd. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 22fc inches long Richard and Mildred (Dillenbeck) Brodbeck of Woodland invite you to their 60th wedding anniversary informal open house. 2 lo 5 p.m. on Sept 18 at Bill's (Brodbeck) pond, one mile south of Wood­ bury on M-66 to Jordan Road then half mile east. No gifts, please. In case of inclement weather we will be at Zion Lutheran Church on Velte Road Woodland The Brodbeck* have two daughters, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. BPW scholarship competition open to area women The Hastings Area Business and Profes­ sional Women's organization will award a scholarship during the 1994-95 academic year. The scholarship competition is open to anyone who is a resident of Hastings. Maple Valley Lakewood. Delton Kellogg o Thor nappie Kellogg school districts, who has earn­ ed a high school diploma or its equivalent, and how is actively employed full oi pan time or is a full-time student These requirements fulfill the requirements of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs. Applications for the scholarship are available at Hodge's Jewelry Store. 122 W. State St., or call Ann Davis at 1-800-443-5253. Applications should be returned lo Davis by Sept. 30. Notification will be made to the recipient by Oct. 7 after selection by the Hastings BPW Scholarship Committee GIRL, Audrey Elizabeth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. I at 9:20 p.m. to Gordon and Keshia ironside 1U. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 6V5 ozs. and 20' ’ inches long. Cruttenden-Jones to wed in November Cote Mid Lou Ann Crounder are pleased » announce the engagement of lheir uaughier. Kebey Jo Crortenden. lo Mr. Neal Lawrence Jones, son of Richard and Joyce Jones of Cromwell. Conned ku’ Kelli is a graduate of Herring. High School and attended Lawrence Technological Univerury Neal » a graduate of Vinyl Tech aad Lawrence Technological Unrversay with a degree in architecture Ttey are planning a Noventbei wedding after which they will reside m Connecticut Mrs. Maus turns 102 on Sept. 15 GIRL, Kayla Ann. born at Bronson Hospital. Kalamazoo, on July 29 at 1:10 a.m. to Dawn Greenaway and Ron Hyatt, weighing 7 lbs and 20 Vj inches long. Kidders to observe 40th anniversary The children of Leonard and JoAnn Kidder will be hosting a luncheon in honor of their 40th wedding anniversary. All relatives and friends are invited to attend. Saturday. Sept 17. 1 p.m. until 5? Location is Steve and Mar­ cia Michael. Lakeside Drive, east off Payne Lake Rd. then first street, go left. Yankee Springs area. ■VTLAND CWUrTTJ! TOWIMIEP 7. 1994 Rugulor Board moating callod to order at 7;30 p.m. AH board mombori protont. five residents. M Ao Hook. Pat Sharpe and Commissionor James Reports of Treos. and Zoning Adm. received and pi<X.d O" bl. Budget adjustments approved Saxton Contract renewed for two years at no oddittonal cost. Application from Rosa Baker for C-1 dassHicot»on was approved Approved culvert on Agaming. resurfacing of Arthur Dr and Green St. Approved bid from Architectural Services for quote for Twp. Improvements Approved Vouchers in the amount of $16 941 69 for payment. Adjournment at 9:12 p.m. Respectfully submitted. Barbara Bedford Clerk Attested to by Robert M. Edwards. Supervisor (9/15) Masons have four generations Masons four generations consist of great grandpa j__ Milton Mason. father Marvin Mason, baby Connor Dean Mason, grand­ father Marvin Mason. Connor was born June 19. 1994 in Greenville. Wis. • NOTICE • S«nd someone a hwy „ Ph. 948-8051 Subscribe to the Hastings BANNER and become a well informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 13.1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. k\—wlWS' 7 Kiwanis Club presents a... W0B1D THSVEL SEBIES . Narrated by.„ Sterling Ber«ida..-6e« oftheAtiutk Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Personl Hastings Central School Auditorium before the Kiwanis Travel Series Show and at inter t ission — Enjoy the musk of... ELSIE SAGE at the organ (ADULTS) qt the door Mrs Iuxj Maus will he 102 year* old September IS. She lives at 610 South Market Street Randy Jay Planck. Naativille and Becky Sue Mlerdinj. Nadivdle Brem Allen Vanpoien. Middleville and Rebecca Lynn Davn. Fayetteville. N.C. DavaJ Homer Wdhelmven. 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(SENIORS) �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September ii, 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: NODCI TO THE RESIDENTS Of BARRY COUNTY Notice I* hereby given thot lhe tarry County Hanning Commission will conduct a public hearing lor the follouring Spec tai Use Parents*. CAM NO. SP 10-*4 — Jamo* W. Sutherland. LOCATION ot 2851 Barber M.. Carbon Twp Sec » PURPOSE Requesting special use permit LOCATION: On the Northeast comer of River Rd and Chariton Pork Rd . Hosting* Twp.. Sec. 24 PURPOSE Requesting special use lor horse form, brooding •tation, appropriate pole bam building* and arena. CAM NO. SP. 12-94 — Jeffery A Peart I Dav.* LOCATION: 3080 Lacey Rd PURPOSE Requesting special use for sup plomontol housing lor elderly parent*. MHDNG DAT! September 26. 1994 TIME 7:90 p.m. PLACE Community Room In the Court* and Low Building ot 230 Woet Court St.. Meeting*, Michigan Interested person* desiring to present their view* upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will bo given the opportunity to bo hoard ot the above mentioned time and place Site inepection* d the above described proper Moe wlN bo completed by the Planning Commission member* the day d the hearing Persons in­ tweeted m accompany mg the group should contort the Planning Office. The special use application* are available for p.dic Inepection at the Barry County Planning Of fice. 230 W State St.. Meeting* Michigan during the hour* d ■ am to S p.m. (dosed between 12 1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Plooee cdl the Plane ing Office at 948-4830 lor further Information The County d Barry will provide necessary ou> diary ad* and services such a* signers lor the hearing unpaired and audio tapes d printed materials being considered at the mooting to totdividuds with disabilities at the meeting/ hearing upon ton (10) dope notice to the County d Berry mdhridueta with dl**blhtio* requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County d Barry by writing or ceding th. following Judith A Peter •on. ji f T- 230 W State Street Masting. Ml 49088. (616)94^4891 Nancy I. Boersma, Barry County Clerk (9'15) BUrlgegi FweriRw Bate MORTGAGE SALE — Default has been mode in the condition* d a mortgage mado by MITCHELL Q. HUVER a single mon ond BRENDA S CLEMENT o single woman to Exchange Financial Corporation a Michigan Corporation. Mortgagee, dated March 22. I9BB and recorded on Morch 23 1998 m Liber 493 on page 889 BARRY COUNTY Records Michigan ond assigned by mesne assignment to COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION by an assignment doted February 1 1992 ond recorded on February 24. 1992. in Liber 575. on page 506 BARRY COUNTY Record*. Michigan, on which mor­ tgage there is claimed to be due at the dote hereof the .urn of THIRTY EIGHT THOUSAND FIVE HUN OREO SIXTY FOUR DOLLARS ANO 28 CENTS (938.364.28). Including interest at 10 000% per Under the power d sole contained in said mor fgogs ond the statute in such case mode ond pro­ vided. notice is hereby given tha- said mortgage will be foreclosed by a *de of the mortgaged promises, or some port of them at public vendue ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Michigan ot 11:00 a m u’doch. on September 29 1994 Said promise* ore situated in CITY OF HASTINGS. BARRY County Michigan ond are described os That port of Lots 614. 613 ond 616 d the Chy. formerly village, of Hosting* according to the recorded plot thereof lying on th* South side ol The redemption period shall be 6 monfh(s) from the date of such sale unless determined abandon ed m accordance with 1948CL 600 324lo in which case the redemption period shall be 30 day* from th* dot* d such sol* Dated August 18. 1994 COUNTRYWIDE FUNDING CORPORATION Assignee d Mortgagee Trott and Trott Attorney* of Assignee of th* Mortgagee 30300 Telegraph Rood. Suite 201 Bingham Farm*. Michigan 48023 Fde 494082580 (9'15) August 4V. iw* — e p.m. Present Kaiser. Allerding. Mariow. Daniel* and l guesi. PUBLKA^ONMrllCt BiiidieroBebeM FUo No *4 21478 $£ Estate d FERNE E GREEN Deceased Security No. 371-30-7411 TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Social The purpose d the Spec id meeting 1. Appoint Trust** to fill Gerald Endres vacancy. Cory Smith wo* orr-tint*d to fill vacancy 2. It was decides »* put General Operating pro peed on November 8 baHot 3. It was discussed and approved to propose a 1'6 mill lor road maintenance ond repair on the November 8 ballot Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m. Wilma Daniels. Clerk NOTICE A hearing will bo hold on September 29. 1994 at 9:30 a.m. In the probate courtroom. Hasting* Michigan bek.ro Judge Richard H. Show that Hastings Oty Bank bo epptinted personal iepresontative d the estate of Feme E. Green. D* ceased who lived at 617 Woehington Street NaehviAo. Mkhigon and who dtod August 23.1994. and requesting also the will of the deceased dated Mach IB. 1977 and codicil* dated November 10. 1982 end July 23 1987 he admitted to prebote tt also is requested that the heir* at la«* d said deceased bo dotermbiod. is further given that the estate will then bo assign ed to entitled persons appearing d record. September 7. 1994 Rxhord J Hudson (Pl 9230) SIEGEL HUDSON GEE B RSHER 407 North Broadway Hostings . Ml 49QBB (616)943-3495 HASDNGS OTY BANK By Richard J. Hudson Address d P.B.: 190 West Green Hastings . Ml 49088 (9/15) ' Ann Landers Palm reading not a science Dear Ann Landers: I was upset when you gave the impression in a recent column that palm reading was not a science but a business. Under discussion was the length of the lifeline in the palm. 1 hope you will be fair-minded enough to print my letter. I used to do some palm reading as a hob­ by. and 1 believe the palm does contain many secrets thai can he revealed by a talented palmist I never read a palm unless the person ask­ ed me to. My boyfriend used to kid me a lot about my "hobby,” and then one day. he said, "OK, read my palm, and let's see how accurate your reading is.” I agreed. When 1 looked at his palm, 1 was visibly upset. It had one of the shortest lifelines I had ever seen. He could tell by my face that I had seen something disturbing and in­ sisted on knowing what it was. I told him he had a very short lifeline and it bothered me. "Well,” he joked, "Maybe 1 should get a knife and make it longer.” We both laughed, but 1 didn't enjoy the joke. Ann. the next day. he fell off a roof and was killed. That dear young fellow, so full of life and joy, was only 20 years old. Since that day years ago. I have stopped looking at palms My young children keep begging me to read their hands, but 1 refuse to do it — and who can blame me? I'm sign­ ing my name, but please don’t print ;t. — Still Grieving in Hartford. Dear Hartford: Do you believe in coin­ cidence? Well, I certainly do. and I am con­ vinced that your "reading” had nothing whatsoever to do with your boyfriend's death. Read on for another letter on the same subject: Palmist way off Dear Ana Landers: May I make a few Rte No. 94-21463-NC the matter of AMANDA NKOlE VANDER WOUDE Socid Security Number 38*.-88-8739 TAKE NOTICE On September 29. 1994 at 10 00 a.m., in the probate courtroom. 220 W. Cou-t St.. u^n*!*^* 4- -4 „ mi -4- - . ri. M snow <1 — . nos rings, micmgan uetore non. sicnoru Judge d Probate, a hearing will be held on the petition d lor change d name d AMANDA NKOLE V ANOCT WOUDE to AMANDA NOCM.E ADGATE. This change d name Is not sought for fraudulent intent. AugudSI. 1994 David H Tripp (P2920) 206 South Broadway Hasting* Ml 49058 (616) 943 9383 AdebnoC. Adgote ond Billie VanderWoude c/e 673 N. Norris Rood Middle'll* Ml 49333 (616)798-7838 (9/15) NOW THERE ARE TWO Wilder's Auto Service Centers in Hastings 124 N. Jefferson 818 E. Clinton 948-2192 945-4822 Open 8 am 5:30 pm Monday-Friday 8 am 1 pm Saturday To better serve the whole area. Guaranteed Best Prices on EVERYTHING! comments about the lady who believed so strongly in palmistry'* I was 17 and lived in Virginia Beach, Va. My sister was one of those who believe your future is preordained and the palms tell the story. She kept nagging me to go with her and have my palm read. I tried to get out of it by saying "I haven't got the Home schooling forum planned for Sept. 22 Many people have mulled over the pros and cons of home schooling and perhaps con­ sidered doing it themselves. Hastings Public Library will explore all aspects of this issue at a program Thursday. Sept 22, at 7 p.m. Six panel members will share their views on home schooling and answer such questions as: how effective is this type of schooling9 How do parents discipline their children during class time? How do kids learn to socialize wrdi others their own age? How do colleges and universities rate this type of education? Panel members include Dave Kaliman. an attorney representing Noah Webster Academy. Michigan's first chartered public school; Leigh Oslin. representing ABEKA (home school textbooks) and a father's view on 10 years of home schooling; Ann Arnett, mother of five whose children have attended public, private and home schools. Shelley Dickinson, first-time home schooler. Pam Cook. 10 years of home schooling and has 3 teenage children; Renee Bntten. representing a Hastings area support group and moderator of panel The panel will share their views and invite questions from the audience. A majority are home schooled for religious reasons by parents who want to teach morality along with the three R’s. Cher parents just want lo get their kids out of public schools. Home schooling isn't popular with many educators, who worry that the average parent doesn't know enough to teach at home. To help make sure that home schooled kids get what they need, each state has its own rules. Home schooling is legal in all 50 states, with Michigan being the last to pass legisla­ tion. in May 1993. Prior to that. Michigan in­ sisted that parents must be certified teachers The Home School Legal Defense Associa­ tion (HSLDA) founded in 1983. provides free legal counsel to member families and fights legal ’nd legislative battles The HSLDA handled 12 court cases in Michigan in 1991 and won them all. In addi­ tion. a state law passed in December 1993 opened the way for independent charter schools, which are financed by the state aid that follows students who attend Charter schools have more flexibility than traditional schools, but must be accredited by the state and meet its curriculum standards Home schoolers are heavy users of public libraries. Books and reference materials are in great demand Another integral resource is computers. Educational software is improving and home schoolers can go to school via modem, enter electronic "classrooms" to ask questions of other students and on-ljnc faculty. Home schooling is not for the parent unwill­ ing or unable to devote a major pari of his or her time to the task As one parent Mates. "Home schooling is a commitmeni. not a convenience ” money." When she offered to treat me. I knew I was stuck This is what lhe palmist said: "You are going to marry twice.” I am now 76 years old and have never married, so I had better hurry up. She then told me I had a brilliant mind and should go into either law or medicine. I had just flunked 10th grade and quit school. My parents agreed that 1 was not cut out to be a student and 1 should go to work. I took typing in night school, and although it was hard. I passed the course. I could not get a job as a secretary because I couldn’t spell and was unable to learn shorthand 1 hope I am not boring you to death, Ann. but u»e end of my story is that I got a job in a printing company and spent my entire adult life working there. — No Name, Just Baltimore. Dear Balt : Boring me? No way. 1 loved your letter and thank you for writing. Gem of the Day: Remember that everyone who makes it big in this world started from another place. Keep overworking? Dear Ann Landers: I never thought I’d be writing IO you. but I feel you arc the person who can do the most good in this situation. A hundred years from now. when people want to know what life was like in the 20th century, they will probably point to your column, as you are the bellwether of social behavior today. 1 work for a Fortune 500 company and have a terrific job. Through downsizing, we are now working 60 plus-hour weeks. I do the job four other people used to do. When 1 get home. I'm exhausted. Of course. I am thankful for a job and am not a whiner But the pace and hours we work are absurd. This is not only a burden on our families, but what corporate America does not see is that n is NOT good for the company. When you are working constantly, your mind doesn't function as well I am not as pro­ ductive on the job as I should be. I bring a ton of work home and spend several hours on the phone or checking automated mail on my home computer. This is not only MY opinion. 1 hear this from friends and relatives, loo. It seems that if the work can t be handled during a normal work week, then perhaps we need more peo­ ple to do the job. Ann. what you say really affects public opi­ nion. Can you help? — Burnt Out. Dear Burnt: Usually it's the wife who writes to complain about this problem, but welcome to the fray. It’s difficult to tell ou what to do because I have no idea where you arc in the corporate structure. Moreover. I don't know if the com­ pany is extremely profitable or struggling. Nor do I know anything about your energy level or the quality of your performance. Could you get another job with no trouble, or are you lucky to be where you are? One thing is clear, you feel overworked and under appreciated. Work at a slower pace, quit taking work home and see if that makes you more productive. Look around for a job that is less deman­ ding, even though it means a smaller paycheck. Forgive me for being corny, but money isn't everything. I have never heard of a man who said on his deathbed. "I wish 1 had spent more time at the office." Room for one more? Dear Ann Landers: How many times have you been on a packed elevator, and just as the door was closing, some nut case comes runn­ ing lickety-split down the corridor, sticks his hand between lhe doors and gets on? Don't these people realize that all elevators hvae a specified weight capacity. which means extra poundage could put everyone in peril? Several weeks ago. I was on an elevator, and a huge man squeezed himself in al the last minute. The elevator fell four floors, and nine people were injured, two seriously. Please print this, and save some lives. — Illinois. Dear Illinois: Here it is, and I'll be a lot of people who have pulled this stunt will think twice before they do it again. Gem of tbe Day: Sex is a good basis for a marriage if you can agree on what to do for lhe next 23 hours and 45 minutes. Ann Landen' latest booklet. “Nuggets and Doozies," has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landen. P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canda, send $6) Copyright 19M Creators Syndicate, Inc. WoodlandNEWS: by Catherine Lucas R< ger and Edith Buxton went to Anderson vilk. N.C.. last week for Edith's mother'i 900 birthday celebration. The mother. Hilda Jones, lived in Woodland for many yean. In later years she spent winters in Florida winters, but now lives with her other daughter. Joyce Marsteller. year-round. Joyce and her husband, Bruce, retired and left Woodland a few years ago to operate the Lakewood RV park in North Carolina near Ashville. Roger and Edith stayed with Joyce and Bruce while they were in the southern mountains. While the Buxtons were there. Michelle Marsteller had a new park model mobile home installed in her parents’ RV park Michelle Marsteller recently had surgery for what was believed could have been melanoma, but it was not. and Edith says Michelle is fine. Marvin Kantner is recovering from shingles above and around his eye. but his vision was not affected i.e is now much better This past Saturday and Sunday, Betty Smith used the first prize weekend trip to Blissfield she won in the Depot Day raffle. Her guest was Muriel Pierce. Betty reported to friends the train dinner was prime rib so bit it covered the plate. They spent the night at the H.D. Ellis Inn. a bed and breakfast, and after dinner in Blissfield Sun­ day. returned to Woodland. Dale and Nancy Cunningham spent part of the weekend in Toledo, where they took Irene Haskins for a family wedding. They got back Sunday afternoon The Living Slones, a puppet and mime clown group directed by John Waite at Lakewood United Methodist Church, presented a progiam at lhe Sunday morning worship service this week. The program in­ cluded songs and skits performed by puppets or the youngsters in the group. The program they presented involved what they have done when they -have been on mission trips this summer lo ocher churches and what they prepared for summer Bible School. These youths are from sixth- through I2th-graders. After the Living Stones performance. Rally Day (Promotion Sunday) was held in fellowship hall dunng Sunday School lime. There are Sunday School classes for all ages at Lakewood Methodist this year Roger Buxton said the Woodland Gospel Quartet sang at Lake Louise Sunday morning and enioved the tno. Harold and Nell Stannard have had Califor­ nia neighbors as guests since the first of September The Muehls live in Cathedra) City winters and m Bend. Ore.. summers and have visited Woodland in earlier years The Stannards, the Meuhls and Tom and Dons Niethamer went to Coryell Island after church Labor Day weekend and spent Sunday mghr with Robert and Peggy Dangl Peggy is Tom’s sister On Monday morning, they drove to Mackinac Bridge where the men walked across around 10 a m The women met them at the finish line. The walkers each received a diploma at the south end They reported the weather was beautiful and by going later than the main group of walkers, they avoided the heavy traffic. The group then drove to Cross Village for lunch and staying on lesser traveled roads to avoid heavy traffic, had a leisurely drive back to Woodland. This was the first time to take the walk for Niethamer and Muehl. In fact, it was the Muehls* first trip to that part of Michigan. Harold Stannard spoke to the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society last Thursday. This was the first meeting of the 1994-95 season. His subject was the Titanic. John Waite said the talk was greatly enjoyed by the society members present and there was a good crowd. The Sunday evening children's program began at Lakewood United Methodist Church this week. Each week has an opening with singing and assembly time, plus classes for age 4 through the sixth grade. The program this year is called “The Greatest Treasurer Hunt — Discovering God's Promises." and it will continue Sunday evenings until May. It is open to any and all children. New books at the library lately are "Everything to Gain" by Barbara Taylor Bradford, "Debt of Honor" by Tom Clancy, "Inca Gold" by Clive Cussler and "First Of­ fense" by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg. These are all popular wirters and these hardback books are already circulating. We also have a few new paperback romances, including a Pamela Morsi called "Marrying Stone," which, like all of Morsi's books, is cute and entertaining. . The book sale in the park lhe Saturday before Labor Day took in enough cash to buy the book store gift certificates I wanted to give as prizes to the top readers in the summer reading program. Those readers who earned book certificates are Beth Wmebrenner, who read 44 books; Susie Wmebrenner. who took out 27 books and had them read to her by her sisters or parents; Michelle Winebrenner who read 22 books; Janelie Ridge, who read 26 books; and Brandon Overbeck, who read 22 books. There are gift cemficates for each of these champion readers to pick up at the library the next time they come in. Lakewood United Methodist Church has planned a Lay Witness Mission for the weekend of Sept. 22, 23 and 24, with more than 20 guests coming from ocher places and staying in church members' homes. There will be five meals, including two potlucks, one Friday night and one Sunday noon, a men's breakfast, a luncheon and an evening pig roast on Saturday. There will be general meetings, coffee groups in members’ homes, visiting of the shut-ins. communion services and several other related happenings. A Chrisian book store will be open during the general sessions. All of these sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend. This is the first Lay Witness Mission pro­ gram held at the church in many years, and the committee planning it has hopes it will be a success bringing church members and others closer to God. The main theme of the threeday event is "Great is the Measure of Our Father's Love." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15, 1994 — Page 9 The Ray W. Erway story (Part IV) by Joyce Weinbrecht Snowstorm of 1912, downtown Hastings. further near the weld and it broke again. I got a Metz engine this time and used the old car quite a long time after that. “It was a friction drive, the only gears in the whole car were the differential gears and the Hearing gears. Separate shaft with an aluminum disc about two feet in diameter was connected with the fly wheel of the motor A cross shaft with a fiber rim ran against this. This shaft had a sprocket on one end and a roller chain connected this with a larger sprocket on the rear axle The speed was changed by moving the wheel on the counter shaft so it pressed on the disc, the nearer the center, the slower the road speed. For reverse the wheel was moved to opposite side of center of the disc. It was a simple transmis­ sion, the worst trouble being maintenance of £ The Original Barry County Normal Class 1905. Ray's sister Floy Erway Foreman Is in the front row, far right. Ray Erway * as taking care of lux mother attended the Otis School aad they belonged to and working the family farm at the end of the Glass Creek Grange. 1911 He had organized the Glass Cnxk “Jim Karns began working for us July 18. Grange Band and was courting Francis Otis. We began spring down the kitchen, getting Louis Lrway had been working tn the ready lo build a new house. We moved the haven field in the west that fall He returned upright off of the wall, as the east pan of the home that winter with tales of burning the new house would set on this wall and the west straw m the threshing engines, as there was so side would be buih on a new wall as soon as a link wood, and about the time he had spent on cellar could be dug a Great Lakes steamer. “The band flayed at Streeter's on Aug. 22 Ray dug a silo pit that fall. Lambs were sell­ and 23. 1913. I played with Kinsel at ing for 7 S6 cents a pound and veal for 7 cents Pramenlk on Aug 30. Ray writes “Aunt Eleanor, widow of Isaac Erway. ‘' 1912 began with the worst blizzard in the died at Emerson, and Edna Edger died on memory of old timers. One day. when one Nov. 2. 1913. could finally get out. 1 plodded to the woods, “Roy Douglass and I went lo Grand Rapids intending to cut some buzz poles, but 1 was so and he got a new baritone born, also in tired out that I thought that it was smarter to November On Dec 2 and 3 1 served on a get back to lhe house while 1 still had the jury, hearing a dog case between Freshney energy. and Comgan. They held the jury overnight in ■ About tLa time. John and Floy (Foreman) the jury room at tbe courthouse and we got no hpd moved in widtur 23 cut ’ 'btaefk FAnoaa abue ■ the house that put oo a program at Prairievilk to raise funds night aad I asked the turnkey to telephone her with which to buy music. 11 was minus 23 and teU her that I would not be home He fail degrees. But we were ail young then, and as ed io do so. She did know where 1 was. we went in a skigh load, we did not mind, ex­ however This was the first night we were cept for the driver, who really suffered from apart since our marriage in June. (he cold i believe that I enjoyed this ride “Vincent Stamm came and plastered the more than any ot^r I had ever experienced. lower rooms of lhe new house Dec. 16-19. “Parker Erway and had boys were putting We moved in and had dinner there for the first in a saw mill on their place. Another bad bliz­ time. It was quite cold and the plaster did not zard came. 1 went on horseback to get the dry very quickly. We had the families in for school maroi (Francis Ohs) from the Brush Chrwrim* dinner on Dec. 15. aidge School, where she was leaching that “I borrowed $400 of Mr. Kerr to buy winter Nina was teaching the Podunk School lumber for the house. I paid him back in 1926. that same year Floy was teaching al the nearly doubling his money as the interest was Chadesser School this same year. nearly as much as the principal I had borrow­ “Well, we gtx through the first part of that ed. 11 was a great accommodation, as we had winter, and I began shearing sheep for some borrowed all the law allowed at the two banks cash money in Hastings. I put in enough navy beans to pay “Our band played at the Streeter Resort on on this debt, but as usual when a farmer Gun Lake for the 4th of July celebration, our depends on a crop something happens to it. first public appearance, and received qur.e a causing frustration. lot of praise “1913 was the beginning of my experience The township was replacing the old wooden as an auto owner. I purchased an old Carter bridges under the guidance of Charley Whit­ car of Fred Stebbins, paying him $85 cash and temore I drew two loads of the steel for them. an old hone. The cash 1 got from Frances, One of the loads was for our bridge over Glass part of her fortune earned as a teacher. She Creek often reminds me that I never paid her back. “This was an election year for both the na­ Maybe I will sometime if 1 don't keep forget tion and the state We heard Woodrige Ferris, ting it. as I have always hated a debt, but she founder of Ferro Institute, give a talk (Eva is also very poor at collecting debts. had gou-* there for her teacher's training “1913 was a lucky year for ms. I can’t because there was no local program available speak for Frances. to her at that time. I He ran for governor that “1914 found us cutting ice. On Jan. 12. year and was elected Mina Otis Mussen died and Mrs. McCarty “Woodrow Wilson was elected president was buned on Feb. 6. and incidentally was the last Democrat 1 ever “March 23 we moved the engine to the mill voted for except a local Democratic can­ on Semour Linmngton’s place. Joe Kittcnger didate Dad was a Democrat, so I had gotten was killed at the null. He was doing some the idea early m life mat no one except a things Charley had forbidden us to do Democrat was fit to hold an office. As time “Births that sprag included Ruth on March went uu 1 became disillusioned and began to 8, Betty Erway on April 26. Elaine Foreman do my own thinking and often debated which was born oo May 5. “On April 3. Ira Edger was buned and a candidate and which parry one should vote new phone was installed for Mr. Brown on the for. Everyone should respect the right to vote. “Theodore Roosevelt was shot at a R. Mead farm. On May 5. Huldah Otis was Milwaukee meeting on Oct. 12. 1912. buried. “John Foreman was working al the Car “On May 13, lightning struck the barn and Seal Factory some during the year of 1912, killed three cows. and 1 got a new trombone. We buzzed wood "The band played at the Rutland Cemetery for Charley on the Yeckley Road, using his oo May 30 for the Decoration Day ceremonies and at Charlotte June 13. old Russell 10 horse engine “la 1913. the Ous School house burned on "The band played at Acker s Point on Aug Feb IS Nina was teaching there Frances was leaching at Podunk The Ous School was held al the Giau Creek Grange Hall until the new budding was erected •1 began playing with Kinsel's Band because James Troxel had passed away. Kinsel was hn first clarinet player Troxel's band had nice blue uniforms Those Kinsels had reminded me of the butternut uniforms of the Confederate Army during the Civil War. While we were doing a Decoration Day pro­ gram at Prainevilk, a fellow who had seen me in a dark uniform stepped up to me and mid. You look like the devil ' “In April of 1913. Russell Whittemore was bom. Lome. Nina. Frances and I went by boat up Glass Creek speanng and got a bushel of suckers. “Francis and 1 were married on June 24. 1913. at her home On July 23. Edna Karns Jenkins passed away I sang at her funeral, which was held at the Rutland Church She was the wife of Benjamin Jenkins, who lived Original Rutland Township Hail. on Section 6. Hope Township Their children 26. Aug 28-29, the Farmer s picnic was held at Streeter’s Landing. The connecting rods in the Carter car burned out on our way home. “We played with the Hastings Band at the Charlotte Fair on Oct. 1st. “1 was busy finishing the inside of our house whenever I could find any time “Also, that car kept breaking down and needing repairs. It was a two-cylinder engine, a pancake design as the cylinders lat fat. one of each side of lhe center line of the car. They called it a double opposed engine. Il sure was opposed io anything but causing trouble. The car was buih sometime long before 1914. I had gotten no instruction book with it. The pistons must have been nearlv six inches in diameter and had a stroke of al least eight in­ ches. Each cylinder was separate. The whole thing was bolted together The joint on the bottom would leak oil as soon as the bolt s were jarred loose. Thc.zwo clymdcndid pro­ duce enough power to ffiovc the two tons of car. but it had quite a bit of vibration. Oiling was done by a tank mounted on top of the engine with a tube to each point needing oil. “Charley always babbited the bearings of his machinery so we were able to get lhe engine going again, but the crank 'haft was weakened and later it broke I had it welded in Kalamazoo with acetylene which weakened it Prostate cancer screens offered at Pennock Free screenings for prostate cancer will be available al Pennock Hospital as a part of Pro­ stale Cancer Awareness Week. The screenings are being sponsored by Pen­ nock Hospital, the American Cancer Society. Merck Human Health, and the “Rural Part­ nerships Linkage to Cancer Care.” a col­ laborative effort of the Michigan State University Colleges of Nursing and Human Medicine, Department of Family Practice, the Cancer Center at MSU. the West Michigan Cancer Center, and the MSU/Kalamazoo Center for Medical Studies Prostate cancer is the most common cancer in American men. striking over 100,000 each year. However, when caught earty. prostate cancer can be effectively treated or cured. The screenings will consist of a digital rec­ tal exam and a prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test. These procedures take about one minute each. To arrange for a free screening, men must make an appointment by calling 1-800-654-8219 during the week of Sept 19-23. Appointments will be available on a first-come, first-served basis on Oct. 4 from 6 lo 8:30 p.m. at Pennock Hospital. All ex­ aminations will be done by physicians who have volunteered their time and skills Prostate Cancer Awareness Week will run from Sept. 19-23 Pennock Hospital is one of approximadey 1.000 sites around the country at which free screenings will be made available. In addition to providing free prostate cancer screenings, the event helps to increase the awareness among men and women of the prevalence of prostate cancer, the importance of early detection, and available treatment options According to Rose Yancey , oncology nurse specialist at the Rural Cancer Care Clinic, Hastings, prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death among American men. During 1994, 35,000 men in the United States are expected to die of the If detected early (before the tumor has escaped the prostate gland ) men diagnosed with prostate cancer have several treatment options and five-year survival rates are high. Once the tumor has escaped the prostate gland, treatment options are limited and chances for success are decreased For more information or to make an ap­ pointment. call 1-800-654-8219. Jl the chain and the fiber rim. If one got stuck and left it in gear, the disc ground a flat spot on lhe rim of the fiber wheel. “This did not bother much on the Carter car. but later when we got Metz cars, it was our worst problem. “The body had no doors. It was not a sedan, but had a cloth lop and side curtains. The lights were acetylene with a pressure cylinder and to be lighted with a match by opening the lens of the lamps “Finally, 1 look the old body off and buih a platform on behind the front seat and used it as a truck getting several more years of use out of it. (To be continued) Country Peddler Showe September 16,17,18 j Mason, Michigan Ingham County Fairgrounds J (Arena Building) Exit Kipp Road off 127, follow fairgrounds signs. (South of Lading) FREE PARKING -­ X. ©'-SaA-'© Friday 4p-9p • Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-*p • • Adults 54.00 • Child (2-12) $2.00 • Each day • A A •• £ Present this ad for $1 OFF One Person TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of MAPS, PLANS, ESTIMATES of COSTS and SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Southwest Barry County Sower Interceptor Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township ot Barry, together with the Townships of Hope, Prairieville ond Johnstown and the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority, have entered Into a contract with the County of Barry, acting through Its Board of Public Works pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957, as amended ("Act 185"), whereby the County will construct and finance the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System and related Improvements (the "Improvements") to serve areas of the Township, Including the special assessment district described below. The Township has determined that part of the Township's obligation contracted tor pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special assess­ ments levied against properties benefltted thereby. «• The Township has determined to proceed with the Improvements, has approved plans and estimates of costs tor the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district, consisting ot the following described lots or parcels of land which are benefltted by tbe Improvements and against which a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: 0803007-0184X) 0803007035-10 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment District, which roll sets forth tbe cost ot tbe Improvements which Is to be levied In the form ot a special assessment against the land In the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER. 1994, at 700 P.M AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 2570 E ORCHARD. DELTON. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE IMPROVE­ MENTS. THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT, AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OBJECTIONS THERETO. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the maps, plans and estimates of costs of the Improvements, and the special assessment roll are on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Office for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY RLE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or a party in Interest, or his or her agent. In person or, In tbe alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to tbe hearing, in which case a pesonal appearance at the bearing is not required This notice was authorized by the Barry Township Board Dated September 7. 1°94 LOIS BROMLEY. CLERK TOWNSHIP OF BARRY �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 15, 1994 Lake Odessa NEWS The First Congregational Church will be host for the Western Michigan Association of Congregational Churches for an all-day mechng Saturday. Sept 24 The coffee hour and registration will be held at 9 a.m. There also will be a noon luncheon The local fire department will sponsor a demolition derby Saturday. Sept. 17. at the Lake Odessa Fairgrounds The Village Council will meet Monday. Sept. 19. at 7 30 p.m. a* the Page Memorial Building. On Thursday, Sept. '3, the local Chamber of Commerce will be given a lour of Convertech on Tupper Lake Street This company handles several varieties of metal Their building was formerly the property of the Keeler Brass Company Sunday. Sept IS. will have an attendance emphasis at Central United Methodist Church TK* attendance goal is 225 There will be a pie-uHhe-face of either the pastor or the chairman of the Evangelism Committee during lhe coffee hour, depending on whether or not the mark is reached Fnends of the Library met last week. Some plans were determined. Funds are being given for purchase of a series of puppets to be used in story hour for pre-school children and for loan. Another life membership has been received There are now more than 40 name plates on two placques mounted on the wall of the library denoting those persons who have become life members. A directory has been received which lists all the Friends of the Library groups tn Michigan complete with membership and meeting data but more im­ portantly the projects of each. Some listed chiefly items for which they had spent money Others lusec fund raising events. It is evident that all over lhe state Fnends groups provide the extras for libraries The Lake Odessa Friends are now on the membership roll for the state group. The directory, however, came from the State of Michigan library In recent months, new counter* have been put into uk in three key places of business Felpausch installed new counters, which are hitter and longer than those in me earlier. The post office has aew colorful counters No longer is there a mail drop m the inner office Hastings Savings and Loan has a new arrange­ ment The area for teller* » deeper by a few feet, which lessens the lobby space However there is now space for a conference table toward the front of the building. Union Bank's project at the end of August put the counter back in a noTJi/south tine like it was before 1958. For the past 36 yean the counter ran parallel to the north wail. The new foyer n a few feet deeper than before. On either side there is now an office w«h glass walls which opens into the lobby. There is recessed cover lighting and new floor cover ing The bank has had several expansions since 1958. At that time, the narrow south side restaurant Bonme's Cafe was mcorported into the bank space. Later, the law office of Thomas Johnson was razed and me bank ex­ panded to the south Still later after the dosing uf Williams Department Store, the bank of­ fices were r.ioved into the new area and the Williams building had a new bock extenor to match the previous building. The time and temperature sign was installed outside the en­ trance several years ago In earty time, there had been a dock in nearly the same spot, but that one was not electronic, nor did it give temperature in fahrenheit and Celsius. The Fairchild Oil station at Woodbury cor­ ners is changing with each week. During th** past week the glass doors were insulted The concrete is in place for the pump area. The curb* were buih earlier Farther east, the new Sunfield apartments are changing daily Land scaping is in place for the unit, which was one story Siding ts being applied on -he two-story unit alongside M-43 Toward Ionia the towing company has a new pole barn-type structure, which would bouse three semi-trucks Two new houses are to be buih on the east side of Willowbrook Drive. Both are being built by contractors. The Eckstrom houK is nearing completion on the lakefront at the end of the street A daughter. Kelly Taylor, was bom to Ron and Patricia Brown at St. Lawrence Hospital Aug. 29 The anniversary pages of Saturday's Grand Rapids Press showed two local couples. Keith and Helen Haller were pictured for their 55th anniversary . Richard and Mildred Brodbeck of rural Woodland were shown for their 60th anniversary. A recent Lansing feature story relates the retirement activity of builder/contractor Dorr Granger, who is now 93. Since he retired 11 years ago he spends much of his time (what etoe?) building mmaturc structures such as copies of churches. historic landmarks, houses in which he formerly lived and monuments He to a Vermontville native and he has made a replica of the village, complete with its histone Congregational Church in the New England style. One to a copy of his Gun Lake cottage which he built in 1939. Thanks to Judy Henry Laider of Montague, friends here have had the opportunity to read a story from the North Shore News from the Muskegon area about former resident James Hamilton, who lived on Second Street while his father. Max Hamilton, was the superinten­ dent of Lake Odessa schools. From here the family moved to Fremont, whree Max was at the head of the school system until his retirement. Jim went to Costa Rica with the Peace Corps after graduating from Albion College He then stayed to become a rancher in the jungle where he milked cows by hand, made cheese and toted it by mute out to a buyer who met him five hours awa> from his jungle ranch. The years have brought many changes. He to married to a naeve girl. Mayela. and they have four sons who speak some English. However Spanish to the language used in their home. Now they have a resort with spa and health club with 60 rooms, up from tbe original 24 rooms they had four years ago. They are near the second most active volcano in the world. Groups from the Smithsonian and travel groups - ome. Bird watching to a popular activity. Each year Jim's parents. Max and Arietta, lead a group to the resort, which has tennis courts and air conditioning besides marble floors and chandeliers. Jim says that the two chief attractions of Costa Rica are the friendly people and the beauty of the area. Jim was back with his wife earlier this summer for his 30th anniversary of graduation from Fremont High School. His younger siblings are Judy. David and Bill Workmen removing the tower windows at Cm) U.M. Church for the stained glass preservation phase of the major project found on one of the frames the name of George Cheathelm. Probably, he was chairman of the building committee in 1904. when the brick church was buih. He was a banker. He was superintendent of the Sunday School for more than 20 years. He was the enterprising man who had the bricks from the brick school at Bonanza moved and used in building his new home on lower Fifth Avenue in the 700 block The post-Labor Day time to a fi -orite for many local couples to spend some time at the Cadillac Slate Park This year the combina­ tion of beautiful weather, good fishing and smaller crowds have provided the lure for Wayne and Shirley Decker. John and Dorothy Barnum of Hastings, the Raymond Daltons, the Orville Deckers, the Ted Armstrongs, the Larry Rohrbachers. the Don Shoemakers, the Tom O'Maras, and the Ken Nielsens. The Dean Severs were expected by midweek. The park had an influx of tent campers over last weekend because of the Gus Macker tourna­ ment, which drew 900 teams Bruce Hershter and wife of Brooklyn. N.Y.. were in town on Tuesday checking his hometown sites and visiting a few people who knew his parents Nurse Needed PART-TIME POSITION Local physician's office. Send resume to... Ad NO. 310 c/o the Reminder P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 Every American WantsASafe Blood Supply. Here's What Wto Doing About It THE AMFB1CAN SLOOO SU1TLY ■ raMMfy awl ttawmeMytaaaad HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA ANNUAL MEETING The bylaws of the HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA have been amended to provide that the annual meeting shall be conducted on the third Tuesday of September of each year Therefore, let it be known that the annual meeting of the HASTINGS SAVINGS A LOAN, FA will be held on Tuesday. September 20. 1994 at the aesocia tons offices at 201 E. State Street. Hastings. Michigan Polls will bo open 6 X p.m. to 7:00 p.m for the election of three directors The annual meeting ts to follow at 7 GO p m SANDRA K. NICHOLS. Secretary Saturday the 17th • p.M. • Bewlathen for Child Abuse Sponsored by Tendercare — at — Hastings Bawl For information call K-Ann or Kathy Weyerman or Donna Adkins from 3 pm-11 pm — 945-9564 AS AN ALTFBN ATTVF TO BUXJOTXANSFVMCWS. todjv • "umhrr of nrc<4r bwwAt fnan MMotupma (w*D 6 HEALTHY AMEBIC ANS ABE ENCOtJKAl 4-1> IO VL X.LN TFFB TOGIVfc BLLXXT the 4 nulUx p«0r whuUrjwnd Mui irjmhmir* yvw 7 Runaway horse team is stopped Two men save the day in Prairieville JAd Graphics News Service A team of heavy weight draft horses pulling with all lheir strength were dragged to a stop by two men before lhe animals plunged into the crowd al the recent Piairievillc Old Fashioned Farm Days. Steve F?ior and Adam Meyers, both from Fowler, were in lhe crowd watching tbe heavy-weight draft hone pulling event when an evener broke on the weight sled "Tbe minute the evener broke on lhe sled, you had 4,000 pounds of lunging honca running at full speed in one direction." said Bill Aukerman, founder of lhe event. “So quickly, they jumped out of their Kais, ran around and got in front of the horses and wrapped their arms around them and pulled on their bridles to get them lo a •top," Aukerman said. The huge pulling horses axe trained to pull with all of lheir might when they bear lhe clink of the evener dropping into the weight sled. Aukerman explained, and it takes a great deal to gel them stopped. A woman and three children were directly in front of the horses when lhe two men pulled the bones lo a stop, he said. "As far as I’m concerned, that was the greatest act of heroism I've ever seen. These men jeopardized their own lives lo keep lhe safety and well being of others," he said, "they could have been badly hurt.” At the Sept. 3 country music show, Aukerman introduced toe two to lhe crowd, explained what they had done, and presented them with a certificate of appreciation from Praineville Old Fashioned Farm Days. But he's is not stopping there, he said. "I'm going lo talk to my stale senator about it for a larger tribute of appreciation. They deserve a great honor." Bill Aukerman introduces Steve Fakx and Adam Meyers explaining their heroic action at Prairieville Old Fashioned Farm Days. Exchange Club takes time to care Craig MacFarlane ‘Most famous’ blind athlete to visit Hastings Mark D Christensen, Hastings repreKntative for the financial services firm Edward D. Jones & Company, and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will present Craig MacFarlane, known as one of the world’s most versatile blind athletes, at the Hastings Country Club Wednesday. Sept. 21, at 6:30 p.m. MacFarlane, who has been blind since the age of 2. has won more than 130 medals, in­ cluding 103 gold medals, in such sports as wrestling downhill snow skiing, water ski­ ing. golf, and track and field. The 32-yev-oid athlete also plays several musical instruments and has recorded his own album, titled “Inner Vision.'' In addition, a book about hto life to slated for reteaK later this year. During the dinner. MacFarlane will discuss the courage required of a blind athlete and will relate the challenges he’s faced in meeting hto goals. The thrust of MacFarlane's address to the word “pride,“ which, he says, to the primary ingredient in hto success Each letter in the word has a special mean­ ing. MacFarlane says. For example, the "P" signifies perseverance — to succeed in wrestl­ ing. MacFarlane did 500 srtup* and pushups each day. “I never want to give people lhe chance to say. “he lost because he's blind." Mac­ Farlane says The “R” in pride, means respect to Mac­ Farlane. The “I”, individuality; the “D” means desire; and the “E" means enthusiasm Hto talk will be preceded by a videotaped introduction featuring such admirers as sports announcer Howard Cosell, football legend Walter Payton and former President George Bush. “We're excited about this opportunity to bring such a respected speaker to the people of Hastings.'' Christensen said. “Craig to tru­ ly an inspiration to everyone he meets. I think we can all learr. a lesson from his courage, strength and enthusiasm.'' MacFarlane is visiting Edward D Jones & Co communities nationwide to share his in­ spiring story with clients and fnends of tbe St. Louis-based firm. The cost is $10 per person Call the Hastings Chamber of Commerce at 945-2454 or Edward D Jones & Co. at 945-3553 by Sept 16 Members of the Hastings Excfiange Club rolled up their sleeves after work last Thursday to provide the labor lo pul in the front and back lawns at the new Habitat tor Humanity house on Clinton Street in Hastings. The effort was in conjunction with the Barry County United Way’s Dey of Caring, which encouraged civic groups to become involved with ugendes that receive United Way funding. Habitat buids homes in partnership with prospective homeowners who are in need o< decent shelter Exchange Club members who were working when the photo was taken include Carl Barrett, Martha Edger. Renae Feldpeusch. Patricia Koop, Tammy Pennington, Fran Johnson, Brian Osterink and Darryl Knorp. Maple Valley teachers, support staff OK pacts by Teresa Frith Staff Writer Maple Valley teachers and support naff recently ratified a three-ye ar contract, in which they will receive a 2.25 percent salary raise during the 1994-95 school year. The teacher s contract was ratified at last month's school board meeting, but the support staff contract was unavailable at that time and was to be voted on at the board's Sept. 12 meeting After the first year any increase would depend on whether or not the district gets an increase in its foundation grant from the state, which is $4,200 per pupil this year. A formula would be used based on the percentage of the district's expenditures for teachers and support staff salaries for the 1994-95 school year. Teacher's salaries make up approximately 45 percent of the budget and support waff salaries are about 10 percent of the budget Tbe teachers and support staff would get those percentages of any increase in the foundation grant spread out over the entire staff salaries. For example if the dismet were to get an increase in lhe foundation grant of $250 per pupil, that would mean an increase in district revenues of $420,000 Forty-five preent of that could go to salary increases for teachers, which translates into a raise of about 3 per­ cent. However, if the district didn't get an in­ crease in the state foundation grant, then the teachers and support staff would not get an increase in pay. Part of me teacher s contract also includes the addition of a 12th step increase in the longevity salary scale Previously, teachers who had reached their 12th year in the dis­ trict could only receive a pay increase if the entire district got one They now will get a one-time increase of $100 a year. This was done in pan to allow those staff members to be compensated for not getting an increase in salary last year, according to Maple Valley Superintendent Alan McLean. Other additions to the contract included a 5 percent increase in professional develop­ ment activities such as in-service, and pay­ ing mentor teachers $500 more per year for supervising newly graduated teachers hired by the district. This was needed due to a new state law that says that newly graduated teachers must bi supervised by an experi­ enced teachers for three years. This year tbe district's budget will only in­ crease by $500 since there is only one teacher that fits into the "mentor" category The contract proposals come after tbe dis­ trict worked under an extended contract last year from the previous school year. The pro posed three-year contraa doesn't include last year. Two years ago lhe teachers received a 6 percent ratoe and the support staff get 5 per­ cent after a 10-day strike. It was tbe first strike in the 31-year history of the Maple Valley school dismci "We are glad to have a settled agreement at the begining of the school year," said teachers union representative Sharlot Sours. "It has been a number of years since that has happened. I would like to give some of the credit to Superintendent Alan McLean for his commitment lo bargin and get this con­ tract done." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15, 1994 — Page 11 Youths, continued from Page 1 was given a ticket for playing hackcysack" on lhe street Tve never heard anybody get threatened personally.' he said Sometimes we yell at the people on lop ol lhe roof ' Another of the youths. Ann Slocum, said. We pick up our trash, but someone look our barrels away." She added (hat a phone they wanted to use lo report a problem also had been taken out. Becky Taggart said. "Nobody communi­ cated any of this to us. We re told there are complaints, but not what they are " When asked why the youths don’t meet at lheir homes. Peabody replied. "No one cruises by our homes." Mayor Mary Ixju Gray assessed lhe situa­ tion by noting that "a dialogue has opened up" and she said she’d like lo have the five young people who showed Monday night and some of their friends work with police, merchants and city staff on solving problems created by a few Heath agreed that it was encouraging that five young people appeared at the council meeting. "Il makes a lol of difference in our eyes ihat they're here." she said But the mayor cautioned. "This isn’t some­ thing well solve in one night." Phone numbers were exchanged, and promises of working on the problem were made LEGAL NOTICE Nonet of fomclosuwe Parent Barb Homing listens to the Hastings Jazz Band at Montreaux The bend performs at the jazz festival in downtown Detroit Jazz band plays at Montreaux The Hastings High School Jazz Band may have the community "on the map’’ by playing hot and cool jazz at lhe world renowned Mon treaui Jazz Festival. Over the Labor Day weekend, the band traveled lo Detroit's Han Plaza, adjacent lo appreciative audience of jazz enthusiasts The dynamic contrast, energy and "tightness." Neither distance nor holiday pians hindered local boosters from supporting the band Nearly every student m the band had al least The high school jazz band received an m- Di rector Joe La|oye puts the Jazz band through its paces at Montreaux. audKMNi tapes lo the festival’s screening com- cellent technical support from festival offic-ds and professional sound engineers. infbrmei ead three stages located throughout Han Plaza LEGAL NOTICES D*foull hovtng b**n mod* in th* terms ond condi ttons o‘ O certo»n mortpog* mode by John J Brovoto. o single mon. on March 26 1993 to AC CEFTANCE MORTGAGE CORPORATION, ond subsequently assigned to Steve Ruza 6726 Red Cedar lane. West Bloomfield. Ml 48387 and recordeo In the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on the 2nd day of April A D 1993 in liber 5M of Mortgages, Page SI I. ond upon which mortgage there is claimed lo be due as of the dote of this notice principal and interest of Twenty.seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ond 18/100 (B27.320.18). ot 17.0% per onum ond said default having continued for more than thirty (30) days ond no suit or proceedings hovu.g been instituted to recover the debt secured by the mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON September IS. 1994 at 2 00 p.m. local time, the said mortgage will be foreclosed by public sole ot public vendue to the highest bidder inside the Barry County Cour thouse Budding in Hastings. Michigan where the Circuit Court for the County of 5orry is held, of the premises described in said mortgage or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due on said mortgage os aforesaid with interest thereon and all legal costs, charges and expenses including the attorney fees provided by low ond any taxes, assessments ond insurance premiums on said premises, which said promises are situated in lhe Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan described as follows land In the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE BARRY County Michigan, described os follows BEGINNING ON THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE. THENCE EAST ON SAID LINE TO SOUTH 1 /4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH ON NORTH ANO SOUTH 1/2 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/2 SECTION 4. THENCE WEST TO HIGHWAY. THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG HIGHWAY SS2 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414.3 FUT; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST 500 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST BBB FEET TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 230 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT: COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST AT AN IRON PIPE SET IN CONCRETE ON THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE THENCE EAST ?80 FEET ON SAID SEC DON UNE; THENCE NORTH 66 FEET THENCE WEST TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BEING A PARCH OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 4 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 128 FEET FOR PLACE OF 6EGINN ING THENCE EAST 280 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 FEET. THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEP1 BEGINNING ON THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE: THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 190 FEET. THENCE EAST 280 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKI THENCE NORTH 60 FEET THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING; THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE; THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 66 FEET FOR A PLACE Of BEGINN ING: THENCE EAST 280 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 FEET. THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 300 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND BEGIN NING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE; THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH ON THE NORTH ANO SOUTH 1 /4 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 OF SECTION 4; THENCE WEST TO THE HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE HIGHWAY 552 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST. 414.3 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST. 500 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST. 888 FEET TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 250 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The length of the period of redemption from »uch tale will bo one year (12) month* immediately following said *ale Doted at Southfield. Michigan thi* 7th day of September A.D. 1994 Steve Ruza 6726 Red Cedar Lane We*t Bloomfield. Mi '8387 By Warren L. Brotch Attorney for Stove Ruza 26211 Central Park Blvd. M10 Southfield. Mi 48076 (10/13) GET YOUR COPIES of Erewfy Harmon Garb Hastings f»Z!» Banner at any of these area locations... (*'U> IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT For a recorded message of current rate information, cal ' 800-4US BOND . 1-800-487-2663 ‘ In Hastings — In Middleville — Gun Lake — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil City Food and Beverage Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W. State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — L&J’s Our Village General Store In Freeport — Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-O Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfieid General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15, 1994 Hastings tops Middleville eagers without fourth-quarter field goal Try this: play basketball, say, with Middleville, and win the game without hitting a Geld goal in the final quarter The Hastings varsity girls team did and defeated visiting Lad) Trojans 34-30 in the dt feme-strong game, Tuesday night. Ttc Lady Saxons were up by 10, 31-21 going into the final period and failed to score until 26.2 seconds were left on the clock after the Lady Trojans had come within one. 31-30. Danielle Dipert hit the first of a one-andone for the first score for the Saxons in tbe final eight minutes and Middleville Coach Jim Sprague called a time out for a strategy re-think Dipert then made the back end and T-K got tbe ball When they got to half court they called a time out after seeing the Hastings defense. With eight seconds on the clock. T-K koked to have tied tbe score at 33. but tbe three-point shot by Kary Scbondelmayer was after the referee had called the T-K center for a three-second viotelion. Dipert closed the coffin with a free throw with less then seven seconds on the clock and the Lady Trojans were unable to hit a three-point shot and get fouled to force an overtime. "We had to bold Sarah Kaechcle io under 10 points if we were going io win.' said Hastings Coach Beth Stevens 'We put Janette Jennings and Sarah Me Keough on her and kept her io four points in tbe game.” Another liability for the Trojans was tbe foul trouble Vikki Jansen got into. She had three personal fouls in tbe first half and added a fourth with 7:22 left in tbe third when Sprague took her out. The two cams were lied at 16 with less than 2u seconds len in :be half when Jennings stole the ball on two consecutive plays and passed back to Rachel Young lor the easy basket. The five points scored by the Trojans in the third came with 1:27 left in lhe period. Jessica Coe hit a two-puuiier. followed on lhe next play with Jansen swishing a three. Following Jansen's three-point shot. McKeough hit a long three to increase the Hastings lead back to 10. Hastings nearly lost control of the game in tbe final eight minutes when tbe Lady Saxons had three turnovers off poor passes in less than a minute early in the period. The team also handled the T-K full-court press with Mime difficulty, according to Stevens. "They're a good team, but we stayed in our zone and play some good defense in the game. leading scorer in the game was Rachel Young with eight points, with Molly Arnold and Mindy Schaubel gelling six apiece. Schaubel led lhe Lady Saxons with nine rebounds. Tracy Schondelmayer was the leading scorer for the Lady Trojans with seven points and Chelsea Peck and Coe had six The Saxons are now 2-1 overall will start ibe Twin Valley season tonight (Sept. 15) with a game at Sturgis. LBddtovflto's Chelsea Peck is covered by Janette Jennings during the Hastings win over the Trojans. Tuesday night. Hastings* Sarah McKeough looks lor someone to pass to after being held up In her drive to the basket by Chelsea Peck from Middleville Girls’ soccer begins in the spring at Hastings after five-year struggle Beginning Marcb 6. tbe Hasungs High School will hiw • new vanity «pon m.dn| practice. _ According to Tim Johnston, athletic di­ rector for the high school, girls soccer has been approved by the school board and be said he's excited about adding another sport to the roster. Until now. the girts have played either on the boys soccer team in tbe fail or in the Hastings Soccer Club *We thought the time was right and there were a tot of parents who supported the soc­ cer program for girts.* Johnston said. 'We already have an 11-game schedule set up.' Hastings will be playing against schools in the O.K. Rainbow Conference, the same teams they will play against when Bastings leaves the Twin Valley and moves ino tbe OK White Conference tn the fall of 1995. Middleville and Caledonia, two area teams, as well as teams in tbe Grand Rapids area -uch as South Christian. Calvin Chris­ tian and East Grand Rapids are oo the schedule. Hastings will also have matches against Forest Hills Northern and Central. Hudsonville. Unity Christian. Zeeland and Wayland. No coach has yet been named to lead tbe Lady Saxon kickers, a position which will be posted shortly according to Johnston, but Doug Mepham, coach of tbe boys varsity team said it would be a job be would be willing io tackle. 'Last year a lot of girls came out for the boys teams.” Mepham said, "because they wanted to play." He said tbe club, which played matches against other schools' varsity and junior varsity teams has been in existence few about five years. "Tbe parent > supported their kids and the teams always played about .500.” Eighteen girts were in the club this past summer He said the major changes between the club and lhe team will oe lhe practices. "Now that they will be a team, the girls will have to practice the drills just like the boys da" Mepham said, adding that when tbe girls were a club, they didn't have to practice as hard as they will when they be­ come a full-fledged team sport supported by lhe school. Daniel Gole, parent of six soccer players, three of them girls, said many parents saw their daughters playing in tbe YMCA soccer games up through lhe sixth grade, but as lhe girts got into the middle and high school games, some would drop out because their bodies were changing and could no longer compete al the same level of intensity as the boys. Al the high school level, a girls team playing against another girts team is a better game than a co-ed team against a boys team, be said This will give tbe girls someplace to go with (their ability)." Gole said. "It is great physical activity and they have to be strong and in good shape to play." Gole said Tim Johnston was a big supporter of this and be convinced (Hastings High School Principal) Steve Harbison who convinced (Superintendent) Carl Scboessel." From there it went to the Board of Education. There were questions of funding for the program but Gole sax! parents and lhe Ath­ letic Boosters generated the necessary money to help support the team. "We had two new supporters on the board and tbe time was ripe to put tbe proposal to a vote again This time we won." Gole said, adding that it was Connie Witzel who was Saxon netters top Albion in Twin Valley opener, 6-1 The Hastings varsity tennis team took six of the seven matcher to win if Twin Valley tennis opener over Albion, Tuesday. Kerith Sherwood took tbe No. 1 singles victory w.th a straight set 6-0. 6-0 tally. Emily Cassell was a winner al No. 2 singles 6-2. 6-0 and Betsie Keeler won at No. 3 singles 6-1.6-4 Suzy Schmader. at No. 4 singles, had the highest-scoring match of the day with a 6-4. 6-2 loss In doubles. Angie Lyons and Elizabeth Lincoinhol won at No. 1 singles 6-1. 6-1. Meghan Kaiser and Katie Brandt were victorious at No. 2 doubles 6-1.6-0 and Lisa Cooklin and Becca Keeler won at No. 3 6-2. 6-0 In exhibition play. Meghan Murphy and Blenawon6-1.6-3. The Saxons are now 3-1 overall in dual matches and 1-0 in the Twin Valley. The team will be at Battle Creek Lakeview m another conference tennis match today (Sept 15) and in Byron Center. Saturday the driving force this time. Tbe other pro­ posals in previous years were defeated for lack of money and support. This time the athletic boosters up-fronted the money for uniforms, balls and accessories. • Connie Witzel said "we were lucky and in tbe right place at right time.” She said there were interested parents who met with Harbi­ son to formulate a new plan for approaching the Board of Education. She believed the key was convincing lhe board that the sport was just fix this year but will be sport which will last for a very long time with the amount of kids involved in the younger grades wanting to go out for the team as they reach high school age. "It came to funding and our group wanted tbe board to know there was still a lot of in­ terest in girts soccer"." she said. "Many (of tbe girls) went to summer soccer camp. They wanted to be recognized." Witzel said tbe girls and supporters had mxiey-raising projects and worked with the athletic boosters for securing the money. "I had to pinch myself when they (the board) approved it," Witzel said. "I was very happy and I think lhe students were anxious. "I have one daughter, Amy. who $ played the last four years in the club and now she'll have a chance to play it In high school as a sport." Tbe student were the driving force, she said, they drove their parents to push for the acceptance Saxon golfers 2nd in league The Hastings varsity golf team finished fourth in the Greenville Invitational, Satur­ day and second in its first Twin Valley match, Monday. Lansing Catholic Central won the invita­ tional with a team score of 320 for 18 holes, with Forest Hills Northern coming in second at 322 and Lansing Sexton was third at 326. Hastings finished tied for fourth with East Kentwood with a 327 tally. Robert Wager was the low scorer for Hastings with a four-over par 76. Scott Long finished with an 81. Matt Kirkendall shot an 83 and Jon Jacobs carded an 87 for lhe Saxons. Jon Lawrence finished with a 90 at the invitational. In the first Twin Valley meet, lhe perenni­ ally-strong Coldwater team finished with 317. 13 strokes ahead of second-place Hastings Battle Creek Lakeview was third with a team score of 341. followed by Hillsdale with 353. Harper Creek at 359. Marshall with 362, Sturgis with 364 and Albion with 393. Wager again led the team with a six-overpar 76 and Long came in with a 79. Kirk­ endall completed the Hillsdale course with an 87 and Jacobs finished with an 88 to round out tbe scoring for Hastings. Lawrence carded a 90 and Jason Fuller had a 98. The team will have its second Twin Val­ ley meet. Monday at Battle Creek Kenth Sherwood had an easy 6-0.6-0 win over Afoton at No. 1 singles Lakeview. ♦ Frosh football team wins over Sturgis The Hastings freshman football team defeated Sturgis Thursday night 304) Tht Saxons used ball control offense and a solid defensive effort to record the shut-out. The reshman took their first possession 70 yards in six plays to score the first of four touchdowns Eric Cartson ran two yards up the middle for the score. Josh Richie scored the twopoint conversion. The next possession Hastings drove the ball 43 yards in 13 plays as Richie ran in the oneyard touchdown. The point-after attempt fail­ ed and the Saxons led 14-0 at halfimc. The Saxons scored two third-quarter touchdowns, the first coming on a 10-yard sweep around end by Richie. Jesse Arias scored the two-point conversion on a pass from Tom Moore. Cody Lyons pulled in a 36 yard touchdown strike from Andrew Courtright to score Hastings* final touchdown. David Rose caught the two-point conversion pass from Courtright, rounding out the scoring for the Saxons. The Saxon offense rushed for 196 yards and gained 36 yards passing Richie led the ground attack with 117 yards, while Cartson and Jake Miller added 35 and 27 yards respec­ tively. The Saxons connected oo the one touchdown pass for 36 yards in passing of­ fense and 234 yards total offense. The Saxon defense put in a solid effort, holding the Trojan offense to minus eight yards in the first half and 61 for the game. The coaches identified stellar defensive play from Cartson. Tim Easy. Matt Malik. Miller and Zach Holston. Mike McKeough made an in­ terception and Beau Barnum recovered a fum­ ble for the Saxons. “We are particularly pleased with the im­ provement of our 'gold defense'; Rob Garrett. Josh Newton. Brian Weatherly, Josh Nichols. Jeff Vogel a’xl Eric Fleischer had a good game." said coach Larry Christopher. “Prac­ tically every kid showed improvement from last week, and that is what it is all about, giv­ ing everything you can to get better. ” Hastings JVs, frosh eagers beat TK Rebecca Mepbam bad 16 points and 13 rebounds in tbe Hastings junior vanity bas­ ketball team's win over Middleville, 37-30, Tuesday. Mepham was held scoreless in the first period but exploded for 10 points in (he second eight minutes. Tbe Lady Trojans doubled up tbe young ady Saxons in tbe first period with eight lpoints to Hastings' four, but in the second. Hastings took the lead, scoring 14 points to T-K s five. By the end of the third period lhe Trojans had again won the quarter and lied lhe game at 25 each. Stephanie Jiles added eight points for the young Saxons and Summer Gillons had six rebounds. Jennie Doyle was the top scorer for Mid­ dleville with 18 points, including three three-point baskets. Che frertiman basketball team had a sea­ son-high 54 points in its win over T-K. The frosh Trojans finished with 33 points in the earty game. Mylea DeGoa and Trish McKeough had 12 points each and Sarah Hays had 11. Hie frosh outscored their opponents in each quarter Hastings 7th-graders win in hoops The Hastings seventh grade girts basketball season started Tuesday as the Saxons traveled to Battle Creek Lakeview and came away with two victories The Blue team won by 29-11. Scorers for lhe Blue team were: Angie Miller with six points and six steals; Jenelle Nichols. 6 points, six steals; Michelle Griggs, six points; Stephanie Conrad, four points, five rebounds; Katie Williams, three points, eight rebounds; Annie Mead, two points and Heidi Schmidt, two points The Blue team win was sparked by great defense from Angie Miller and Jenelle Nichols, according to the coach. The Gold team also defeated Lakeview. 45-15. Scorers for the Gold team were: Virginia Jennings with 16 points and four assists; Jessica Crowley. 13 points; Susan Hubbard, eight points, four blocked shots; Leah Pumford. four points; Erica Barnum, two points and Jill Williams, two points, five rebounds and six assists The fast break, good passing and great defense were lhe keys to victory, said couch Richard Nauta Hastings 8th-graders lose to Lakeview The Hastings eighth grade girts “Blue" basketball team lost to Battle Creek Lakeview 20-12 Tuesday. Scoring for the Blues were: Brooke Rizor with four points; Sara Allerding. 4 points; Anna Lewis, two points and Leslie Ockerman with two points. In the eighth grade "Gold " basketball game. Hastings lost to Battle Creek Lakeview 42-10. Scoring for Hastings was Enca Fulmer with four points; Laura Thomas, two points and Andrea Larke. two points. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15, 1994 — Page 13 fastings finally to play at home field Third week of football has Saxons home, DK away The Hittings vanity football team will try to change its ways tn its home opener, Fri­ day, against Coldwater Hastings lost at Sturgis, last week. 35-14 in the Twin Valley opener far both teams Rick Rains and Sparky Weedall both had touchdown runs fur the Saxons Rams ran in from 23 yards and Weedall from three yards out. Weedall also caught a pass from quarterback Dan Sherry for the two-point cooversion Cole Bowen was again the leading rusher for Hastings with 29 carries for 165 yards Coldwater is also coining off a defeat They lost to Albion 39-12 last week in lhe Twin Valley Last year Hastings defeated Albion by a lopsided score but lost to the Cardinals 14-0. Hastings tn 0-2 this season and 0-1 in the Twin Valley Delton will travel to Parchment, Friday night, in its second Kalamazoo Valley Association game Delton had a problem with the slippery ball in its 20-7 loss to Galesburg-Augusta in its home opener last week. The Panthers fumbled six limes, three of which led lo Rams scores. The Panthers did out rush the Rams on lhe ground, totaling up 169 yards rushing to the , Rams 162. but G-A also had 38 yards " gained through lhe air. Delton is now 1-1 this season and 0-1 in HYAA football by Lauric Newton The third and fourth grade team defeated Harper Creek 19-18 in the opening game of the HYAA football season. last Saturday. Three touchdowns were scored by Dustin Bowman, two when returning a kick off. Tbe one extra-point conversion was made by Drew Bowman Justin Malik made a key defensive play when be busted through the Harper Creek line to stop an extra-point conversion. The fifth and sixth grade team lost to Pennfield 18-14. The Hastings "Bulldogs'* fell behind 18-7 before the half with Scan Tufh scoring tbe TD and the extra point. Tuffl again scored in the second half while the defense kept Pennfield out of the end zone. According to the coaches. Jerry LaDere and Daniel Slaughter also had outstanding games. The seventh grade team lost to Pennfield 27-6. The only score for the Hastings team came when Brad Eves intercepted an errant pass and ran it in for six. Tbe eighth grade team ran into a powerhouse Pennfield team and were shut out 22-0. lhe KVA Maple Valley, after breaking its seven­ game lasing streak with a convincing 38-0 trouncing of Dansville, last week, will host the Class B school. Edwardsburg, this week Running backs rushed for more than 375 yards in the bombing. Pete Kellepourey rushed for 105 yards on 14 carries and Adam Thayer had 101 on eight carries. Josh Brace had two touchdowns, Gabc l*nddy and Kellepourey had one as did Jon Gross, who intercepted a pass and ran it back for a score. lulwardshurg was beaten profusely by Hamilton. 51-6 lau week to move to 1-1 this season, the same record held by the Lions. Middleville fell lo 0-2 last week with a 22-10 loss to Wyoming Rogers. The Trojans had the same problem as Delton xs the team had six turnovers. Mali Liu. the team's leading rusher was held to 69 yards and tbe team was held to 171. The team will travel to Saginaw Nouvel Catholic Central to take on the 1-1 Panthers. Nouvel Catholic defeated Alpena 16-6 last week. Lakewood lost «o Belding last week 34 14 to move to 1-1 this season and will be ;t Okemos this week in its first Capital Qrcui' match up. Hastings 1994 Fall Co-ed Softball Maple Valley's Keith Carpenter collects in a touch down pass from Gabriel Priddy In Maple Valley's 38-0 thrashing d CansvUe, Friday night. (Photo by Perry Hardin) Bodeyi/Law & Disorder best Okie Towne Tivern fl. Score: 17-10. Boslcy's/Law A Disorder bear MAR Enjmeenng Inc. Score: 214. Oide Towne Tavern f2 beat Maple Valley Merchants. Score: 18-8 Schedule for Thursday. Sept 15: 6:00 p.m. Ode Towne Tavern f 1 vs M A R Engineer ing; 7:15 p.m. Olde Towne Tavern fl vs Olde Towne Tavern 8:30 p.m. Boa>ey's/Law A Disorder vs Maple Valley MerJianu Wednesday P.M. Good Games and Series — C. Stuart 189-490. P. Godbey 183-486; K. Thomason 173-486; P Hamilton 187-476; P Fisher 170-475; A Allen 179-468; S Dryer 167-412; B Moore 153-363; I. Seeber 131-340; L Johnson 175; O Gilkm* 162; J. McKeough 161; F. Ruthruff 153; B Estep 139; M. Dull 138; B Sexton 137; M. Stem brother 133 L Williams 122; N Moucoulis 116 HAS Machine 3-1; Lifestyles 2V4-I44; Mace’s 2-2; Misfits 2-2; Varney’s 2:2; Fnendly Home Parties 2-2; Hair Care Center 2; 2P. Frederickson 2-2; Nashville Chiropractic IH-2%; Valley Realty 1-3. Thursday Angels Big B’s 7-1; Nashville Chiro. 6-2; Ray James Elec. 5-3; Melaluca Inc. 3-5; Ups and Downs 2-6; Outboard Inn 1-7. Good Games and Series — C Guernsey 152-434; B. Cuddahee t91; C. Burpee 141; T. Daniels 170; J. Hurless 163; B. Moody 180; D Brooks 233-547; B Hughe* 191-528; J. Fisher 130; S Varney 161-429; S. Grinagc 155-427; L Apsey 203; D Snider 194; T. DeOon's Gary Fisher takes the hand ori trom quarterback Howie Shattuck and follows the block ot Travis NuSmlth In last week's game versus GalesixirgAugusla Three Ponies Tack 4-0; Girrbachs 4-O; Dewey* Auto Body 3-1. Outward Appearance 2-2; TM Lassies 2-2; Jo’s Bookkeeping 2-2; Hartzler Tours 2-2; Hastings Bowl 2-2; Mr. Bruce’s 2-2; Micheiob 1-3; Unique Washtub Dun 04; Rowdie Girls 0-4. Good Games and Series - V. Pierson 221-602; S VanDcnburg 211-575; H Ser vice 187-488; R. Shaptey 184-482; V. Carr 183-457; D Hughs 180499 Good Games — F. Girrbach 165; S. Nevins 152; K. Trierweiler 150; N. Morgan 155; J Ogden 154; M Snowden 155; G. Gib­ Crew 3-1; Fearsome 4 3- Undecided 3-1: Load Hogs 3-1; Rookies 1; 22-1; Krallman’s 3-1; B.S.en 1-3; Alley Cats 1-3; Really Rotten* 1-3; Diehard* 1-3; Misfit* 1-3; Friends 1-3; Hughes ! 3; Beginners 1-3; Tasmanians 1-3. WaaacM High Series and Games - D Hughes 172-470; J. Mead 141-412; J. Barry 141-374; B. Moody 204; S. Cross 183; M Lil Demons 8-0; Woodmansee Construction 6-2; Mason/Davis Line 5-3; Consumers Concrete 4-4; Pin Seekers 3-5; Neil’s Printing 3-5; Biack Sheep 3-5; Gilkms Construction 3-5; T crappie Lake Trading Post 3-5; Coun­ try B .mpkms 2-6. Briggs 177; S. Neymeiyer 178; N. Taylor Mens High Series and Games — D. Barnes 238-620; K Lambeth 211-566; R. Bowman 209-545; B. Drayton 171-452; K. Mens High Games & Series Bushoe 197; W. Smedberg 178; J. Woody 174; S. Krallman 152. Womens High Gaines A Series L. Miller 163-393; M. Westbrook 198; D. Service 149-418; G. Buchanan 191; K. Zimmerman 130. 158; P. Miller 130 Senior Citizens "Hefio” Schlater 3-1; Nash 3-1; Woodmansee 3-1; Moucoulis 3-1; Keeler 2-2; Jesick 2-2; Ludescher 2-2; N. Hall 2-2; Kasinsky 2-2; Otis 2-2; Brewer 2-2; Brodock 2-2; Snyder 1-3; Kuempel 1-3; Friend 1-3; D. Hall 1-3; M. Hall M.U.; B Beckwith M U Bowierettes Schneider 159; J. McMillon 178; D. Kelly Thursday A.M. Question Marks 6-2; Varney* 6-2; Nhe-NGales 5-3; Valley Realty 5-3; Estovers 5-3; Hummers 4-4; Thomapple Trading Post 3-5; Algonquin Fann 2-6; Bosleys 2-6. Siow Pukes 2-2; Le Harves 0-4 Hecker Ins. 3-1; Bennett Ind. 3-1; Kent Oil 3-1; DJ. ERxtnc 1-3; Dorothy’s 1-3; Cartoon Center Exc 1-3. Good Games A Series: T. Christopher 203 568; S Merrill 214-485. E. Ulrich 193-479; K. Fowler 178; J Hamilton 178; B. Maker 170. M. Garber 170; J. Decker 168; L. Dawe 168. S. Drake picked up 6-7-10 split Mens High Game — B Terry 214; H. Keeler 212; R. Schlacter 204; N. Hall 181; A. Brewer 180; B. Ludescher 177; W. Brodock 176; C. Jesick 176. Ladtes High Game — B Johnson 181; K. Colvin 172; S. Pennington 170; F. Schiender 163; J. Kasinsky 158; G. Potxr 156; G. Olis 156; B. Howes 153; M Matson 152. Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The HASTINGS BANNER can 948-8051 Class E state champs The Womens 1994 Class E Stat" Championship team trom Freeport, and sponsored by Norton Securities ot Hastings, won six o< sever, games in the double elimination tournament In Mkiand. Aug. 1» - 21. m their final game, they had to go Mo extra kvangs to deleat the teem which had beaten them earlier in the day lo take tie championship trophy Members ot the team are (first row trom left); Shelly Forks Jamie Beuschel Pam Elkins. Tracy Keeler and Kathy Dombos Second row: Karen Sterzfck. Maroa Smith. Karman Gray. Gale FM and Darlene Johnson to have our advertising Red Division champs representative call upon you to assist in your weekly ad message. The team sponsored by Hastings Chrysler-Plymouth-Dodge-Jeep-Eagle took home the championship trophy in the Red Division tor Men s Slow-prtch Softball Members o< the team are (first row from left): Bin Pickard. Dan Pickard. Mike Pickard. Dan Miller, Rob Pickard and Gary Iverson Second row: Tim Newsted, Scott House. Jeff kerber. Danny Merz, and Terry Lyon. Missing from photo is Joe Smith. )OL SPORTS toaraa appearing weekly In The m Sun & News, Lakewood News and 3-1; Tuesday Mixed P. Scobey 225; R. Reed 257-615; T. Neymeiyer 212-604. son H7. J. Kasimky 155; B. Anders 154; F. 167 Saaday Night Mixed Hooter Dynamics 3-1; H A L 3-1; Holey Rollers NEWS Extra Copies off The BANNER are avaBabie throughout Greater Barry County! of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY �P»0» — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 15. 1994 Man accused of sex offenses convicted of larceny A 36-year-oklHastings man facing sexual misconduct and weapons charges was convicted by a jury Tuesday in Barry County Circuit Court of committing larceny in a building in 1992. Robert I. Wyatt's conviction came after a day-and-a-half-long tnal. The larceny charge is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine or both. Sentencing was scheduled for Sept 29 Wyatt is set to stand trial Oct. 29 on the other charges against him. Those charges include four counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having oral and anal sex in 1990 and 1991 with a boy under 13 years old First-degree criminal sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prison. He is also charged with a count of seconddegree criminal sexual assault, punishable by up to five years in jcison. and a charge of arranging child sexually abusive activity in 1990 or 1991. a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine Wyatt faces two counts of possessing a firearm while committing a felony, for allegedly having a shotgun with him while having sex with the boy and when the sexually abusive activity against the boy was occurring. The felor.y firearm charges are punishable by two years in prison, which art to be served before the sentences on other charges. In addition. Wyatt faces a charge of assaulting lhe boy with the shotgun in 1991. but without the intent to murder him. Assault with a dangerous weapon carries a maximum sentence of four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also is charged with assaulting another person in 1990 or 1991. which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. In other recent court business: • A 20-ycar-oW Kentwood man accused of having sex with a IS-year-old girl pleaded guilty to one of tbe charges against him. Michael L. Derry pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to five years in prison. He pleaded to the charge as pan of a plea agreement with the Prosecutor s Office In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed io drop a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, pending against Derry. Derry told the court during his plea that he and lhe girl had consenlual intercourse and that there was no force involved. Sentencing was set for Sept 22. • A 32-year-old Delton man accused of possessing marijuana in 1992 was convicted of a lesser charge by a jury in a week-long trial at the end of August. Thomas G. Sowles was convicted Sept. 2 of charges of possessing marijuana for his personal use. He had been charged with two counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to manufacture and deliver it. He was also convicted of possessing a police scanner in a vehicle Sentencing was set far Sept 22. • A Kansas man stood mule lo charges he broke into a home on Bedford Road in March and is a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Todd A. Vanhoose. 29. of Fort Scott. Kansas Vanhoose is charged with breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison He also is accused of being a habitual offender, third offeure. A Sept 15 pre-tnal was act. • An 18-year-okl Wyoming man convicted of stealing tools from a storage building in Middleville in April was sentenced to a year in jail and four yean of probation. James L. Whitaker also was ordered to pay more than $4,000 in restitution and a $1300 fine Whitaker pleaded guilty in July to a charge of larceny in a building as pan of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop Banner CLASSIFIEDS Calf.. .The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 / <»r Rt nt It ml I 'hili MOVE RIGHT IN! THIS 3 BEDROOM. one bath. 2 aory home, near 0u*ntown Hastings, has just Been redecorated, (metaling new carpeting) and is ready for you to take possession. $49,500 00 Call 948-1203 -OPEN HOUSE” Sunday September 25ch at 9405 76th St. CatodonisTnwdup trou2-5.2 story. 5 bedroom home on 10 acres. Call Emilie Theca. 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(TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave yuer yard clean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. WANTED 89 overweight people to try new program. Lose 10-2db*. This monih 100% guaranteed. Call Monica 110-264-1447. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Jo* Mlx Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 9439611. SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, barns, etc. Read­ son Hesterty. 945-2345 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 941-8508 or 945-9441 and leave menage. I COURT NEWS: two counts of breaking and entering, which is punishable by up to 10 yean tn prison. Whitaker told the court during his plea that he and a friend went to the storage units, opened a couple and looked inside them. The 'riend with him took a box from one of the units, the police arrived and they ran. leaving the box, he said. • An Oct. 24 trial date was set for three Hastings residents accused of being disorderly and resisting police officers in May. An Oct. II final pre-trial and motion hearing was also set foe John H. Macleod, 51, Linda S. Macleod. 45, and Susan L. Macleod. 24. lhe tnree stood mute in August to charges of resisting police and disorderly conduct. John Macleod is charged with resisting and obstructing police officers, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. He is also charged with disturbing the peace. Susan Macleod faces charges of forcibly assaulting a police officer, which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison or a $1,000 fine or both, and disturbing the peace. Linda Macleod is charged with resisting police, assault, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine or both, and disturbing lhe peace. • A 38-year-old Delton woman who wrote three bad checks in October was sentenced to five years probation. Bridged A. Leland also was ordered io Shelter, coat'd trom Pg. 1 try to keep it functional. The south kennel building actually has three different roofs and they are relatively fiat, he told the board "...Ice builds up and water comes in all winter long." McCrumb said. He said a contractor told him the existing roof needs to be torn off and rafters com­ pletely replaced because of rotting roof boards. A single, new conventional roof, rather than the three, should be constructed, according io McCrumb. McCrumb said he only had $1,500 to $1,700 in this budget for repairs, which would not cover the cost of the wort. Electrical wort and roofing are basic ne­ cessities. Commissioner Marjorie Radant noted "I will be the first to admit that I hate to put money in that facility down there. 1 think we re putting money down a rat hole," Commissioner Robert Wenger said. How­ ever. he said. "We have got io address tlu. now." "This will buy you some time until we get what we need," he said of the Band- Aid report. "I agree," Boat added The time would allow the county "to in­ vestigate and get our house in order to fi­ nance a new facility." Wenger said. To me there’s no renovation down there; that build­ ing is toot" McCrumb said Peterson had given him a list of about 20 contractors lo contact. but said be was reluctant to call them if money for the repairs wasn’t available County Coordinator Judy Peterson sug­ gested contacting Colin Cruttenden, who is an electrical engineer, io draw up specifica­ tions on wort that needs to be done and brought up to code. That way contractors could bid oo exactly the tape items so commissioners could "compare apples to apples," she said. Commissioner Sandy James emphasized the need to have itemized estimates. To make good decisions, we have to have facts." she said. "Part of a contractor's job is to give estimates...That’s how you get the wort if you give an estimate." Tbe Animal Shelter estimates would be more complex than standard household esti­ mates, be said. "It seemed to me that property (committee) told you (McCrumb) several times to get estimates on repairs." Commis­ sioner Mark Doster said. "I was never instructed if there was money or if there was going to be repairs on the doorways ..or whether to get repairs on lhe electrical so people don’t get electrocuted." McCrumb said. Repairs on what, now? Tm asking for a very small part right now. "It isn’t that Mr. McCrumb hasn't tned to get this estimate. He can’t get contractors to give an estimate." Commissioner Marjorie Radant said. She noted that one contractor refused to give an estimate and that another "walked in and walked back out." witb.*ut giving an estimate of wort that needed to be done. McCrumb said be bad one rough estimate for $284,000 to build a new shelter, but he said he thought that was unrealistic and very high. He said be thought it could be built for less than $250,000. "We don’t want a state-of-the-art (building), he said. Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Call 945-9554 to...SUBSCRIBE pay S5.08530 in restitution and $500 in coats. Leland pleaded guilty in April to a charge of writing three checks in 10 days in October without having the funds to cover those checks Her pica was nude as pan of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor's office In exchange, lhe proaecutor agreed to drop two Identica' charges pending against Leland. The prosecutor also agreed lo recommend to the court that Leland receive no jail sentence or a delayed sentence of no more than one year in jail. Le land told the court during her plea that she wrote the checks knowing there were not enough funds in her account to cover the checks. She said she thought she would be able to put money in the account before the checks were cashed. • A 45-year-old Lake Odesaa woman stood mute lo a charge at first-degree retail fraud. A not guilty plea was entered on Deborab C. J. Vcna-t behalf Verier la charged with one count ot Emdcgree retail fraud, which Is punirluhlt by up lo two years tn prison or a SI.000 One or both. A pre-trial was ret for Sept. 8. POLICE BEAT Abduction, assault charges dropped HASTINGS — Tbe Barry County Prosecutor’s Office reports II has dropped assault and , abduction charges against a 20-year-oid Middleville man accused at kidnapping a 17year-old girl in July Jason R. Richer was charged with kidnapping, felonious assault and assault with the Intent to commit criminal sexual conduct in the alleged incident. Tbe charges were dropped in August when the alleged victim left the area, officials al The victim reportedly identified Richer to Hastings police as one of four men who kidnapped her and attempted to rape ter. Canoe stolen in Hope Township HOPE TWP. — A $700 aluminum canoe was stolen from property on Herman Drive, said deputies ai tbe Barry County SherifFs Department The victim told deputies tbe canoe was chained to a tree on tbe property. The canoe was stolen between Aug. 20 and Sept. 2, the victim said. Man accused of leaving crash scene HASTINGS — A 23-year-old Grand Rapdx man has been charged with leaving the scene ot a car-bicycle accident Saturday that Injured an 11-year-old Haadngi boy. Tbe proaccutor's office said 11 issued a warrant charging Howard P. Laney with leaving the acene of the accident Hastings City police arrested Laney on the charge shortly after the aeddent. Officers said Laney had been driving south oo Jefferson al 5:44 puts, when Adam M. CarroU. ot 1990 Heath Road, drove his bicycle Into Ute street in Ute path ot tbe ar and Ml the right front bumper. Witnesses told police Laney had left lhe scene, driven around tbe block, parted the car and walked away. Officers said they later found Laney oo Church Street near lhe Haoitys City Bank. be did act warn to get io trouble. He aaid be Laney told police be left did not have a bcenae and his registration was Improper. Carroll was taken to Pennock Hospital, where be was treated and released. Two injured in car-pickup crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Wayland man and a Middleville woman were butt Friday in a car-pickup truck crash at the intersection ot Shaw Lake axl Yankee Springs roads, report troopers at tbe Hastings post at tbe Suae Police. Frederick J Seymour. 42. of 4097 12ttt St., was driving west oo Shaw Lake at 7:20 pirn, when be drove through a stop sign at Ute Yankee Springs Road intersection ate bit a ■outbbouod car driven by Charlene M. A timer. 49, at 110*0 Chief Noonday Read. Troopen said Seymour did not see the stop sign became the am wm kt Ns eyes ate he was not familiar with lhe intersection. /.basse was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she wm admitted ate mt Baaed In stable condition Wexlnesday afternoon. Seymour sought his own treatment. He was ticketed for disregarding the atop aign. troopen sad. Motorcycle crash injures two JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Two Hastings residents were bon Sunday. Sept. 4, in a motorcycle crash oo Lacey Road near Hutchinson Road, deputies at the Barry County Kenneth A Redman. 30. of 702 E. Marshall, was driving the motorcycle west on Lacey at 11:20 p.m. when he lost control of tbe bike entering a curve, deputies said. They said Redmm laid the bike down on its le ft side and skidded 93 feet lo the edge of the road. Redman nd his passenger. Patricia A. Mwvin. 30, of 702 E ManhaB, fell off the bike after it went off tbe rood, deputies said. Tbe pair were taken to Pennock Hospital where Redman was treated and released Marvin was transferred to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where she was treated and released. Three injured in two-car crash HOPE TWP. — A Delton teenager and a Cloverdale couple were Injured kt a twocar Peter Poet. 72, of 1790 Woodland Drive, ind Nicholaa S. Piter. 16. ot 6265 WUldorft. were both driving north co M-43 at 1230 p.m. when a or ahead ot them nopped al tbe Ste vena Road intenectioo to make a left turn, troopen taid. Poet xtaned toward Ute right iboulder lo go around the turning car but then Mopped, police raid. Piter then reportedly rear-ended Poet. Piter. Poet and Pom'i passenger. Edna L Post. 69, were all taken to Pennock Hoapital where they were treated and released. Truck crash injures Vermontville man WOODLAND TWP. — A 29-ycar-oM Vermontville man wa> hurt in a pickup truck crash Sunday. Sept. 4, on Barnum Road near Saddlebag Road, Barry County Sheriff’s deputies said David E. Taylor, of 11653 Ionia, was driving east on Barnum al 12:4g ajn. when be went around a curve and went off the right side of the road, deputies said. Taylor then tried to steer back onto the road but lost control of the pickup, went across both lanes into a ditch on the north side of the road and hit a tree. Taylor told deputies he was wearing a seat belt, but deputies said their investigation showed he was not wearing one Taylor was taken to Pennock Hospital, where be was treated and released. Local man charged with drunk driving HASTINGS — A 29-year-oid Hastings man was arrested last Thursday oo a charge of drunk driving, second offense. Hastings City Police report Tbe prosecutor's office has reportedly issued a warrant charging Robert M. Johnson, of 5033 S Bedford Road, with the offense. Hastings police officers report they arrested Johnson after a traffic slop at about 11 pjn. Officers said they saw Johnson swerving over the fog line and into other lanes while be was driving on West State Street. He also drove at erratic speeds from 25 to 50 mph. police said. Johnson smelled of alcohol and had slurred speech and glassy eyes when he was pulled over, police said. He reportedly had a blood akohoi level of .16 percent. A .10 percent is considered legally intoxicated � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-09-22.pdf 31f8584b13e0c2026a401b1bc1ebca81 PDF Text Text Lieutenant Governor stumps in Hastings Schools can use old EBI building See Page 2 Lakewood stuns Delton eagers See Page 12 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 "MTIffC? PUFtIC IIERARY 121S chwchst Hastings m. >») ANNER H4Stin« Public More-, 121 S. Lhurcn st. stings, H| 49^ THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 22. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 32 PRICE 25' —tajg------ Hastings police bike patrol still going strong by Nick Hoffman Slgff Writer You may have noticed them pcualing their bikes through downtown Hastings, cruising the city’s parks or working their way through th’ throngs at Summerfest. Hastings City Police have been patroling on bicycles for more than a year now. and the program is still goinf, strong, officers “T Clifford Morse, one of the officers in the program, said he and others have received "very good* comments from the people they have encountered while patroling on the bikes "They like to see an officer in the downtown area.* he said "We just seem to be more in touch with the people when we re on the bicycles* The program was started last spring after Officer George Winick went to a 3 2-hour mountain bike school for police at the Pontiac Silverdome. The instructors were two officers from the Seattle Police Department who taught Winick and others at the class how to ride down stairs, jump curbs and tackle a fleeing suspect from a bike. The Hastings department bought two mountain bikes shortly after Winick returned from the school. He then taught several officers the techniques be had learned in the class. There are now five or six regular officers who are trained in the techniques, and nearly all the department's reserve officers have been trained. St* BIKE PATHOL, continued pift 2 Support personnel, Hastings School Board OK 2-year pact by Jti> Gallup Staff Writer A 3 perceni rme nd a tap co insurance premium paymenu have been approved by the members of the Hastings Educational Support Personnel Association and the Hastings Board of Education in a two-year contract agreement. The jerrcmcni v.<r- ra-fied by ihe union for support personnel Sept. 8 and the Board approved it unanimously Monday, with Trustee Michael Anton absent. Pan of the new agreement has the school district paying the insurance costs for support personnel at last year's rales, plus 5 percent, with the employee paying for any pc.'ketbooks of support personnel fix the first year of the agreement is an additional "step* for the 1995-94 year for aides and food services workers only who were at the top of their earning scale in 1992. There were five steps in seniority that covered all support personnel prior to the addition affecting aides and food services . rata. | b; I increase above that. Al Francik. chief negotiator for the board, said though the contract coven two years, the only provision that affects the The steps regulate raises for support personnel since the pay scale for support Step one covered up to one year of experience in the school system, step two covered from one to two yean seniority: step three, from two to three yean; step four, from three to four years, and step five from four to six years. The new sixth step coven six years and up. See 2-YEM MCK. continued paft 2 The Hastings Poke Department's bicycle patrol program has hefced pul officers like Clifford Morse more in touch with people in the community Hastings Homecoming Week Sept. 26 thru Oct. 1 Hastings High School Homecoming Week is September 26-Oct 1. The theme for this year s Homecoming is "Eras of History." Each class selected a specific theme that relates to the overall theme. The Class of 1995 chose "Ancient Egypt.” the Class of 1996 selected "Wild, Wild West." the Class of1997 chose "Prehistoric." and the Class of 1998 picked "Atlantis." as themes The week's festivities include spirit days, hall decorating, float building, and class competitions. During each spirit day. students dress up according to the da/s category ard earn points for their class toward winning 1'omecommg. 1994. Mondi- is “hai day". Tuesday is "college day." Wednesday is "backwards day." Tbursdsy is "class color day" and Friday is the traditional "blue and gold day." Friday afternoon there will be a pep assembly to promote school spirit for the Homecoming football game against Albion that starts at 7:30 p.m. The Student Council is also sponsoring a Homecoming Parade that will begin at 6:30 p.m. and end at the high school just in time for the pre-game performance by the Hastings High School marching band. Leading the parade as its marshals are retired teachers Pat Murphy and Thomas Maurer, and his wife Sharon. The Homecoming king and queen will be announced at half-time of the football game. Following the game will be an informal Homecoming dance. To conclude the festivities, the Homecoming ball will be held on Saturday. Oct. 1 from 9 pjn. to midnight. "Please mark your calendars and plan to celebrate Homecoming with Hastings High School," said assistant principal Trish Murphy. “Eras of Homecoming parade co-marshal Pat Murphy IJ C '04 Hotnecomin? — d COUrt ET Candidates for the Hastings Homecoming King and Queen gather at the tree in fhe nigh School parking lot. They are. (first row) Danielle Diperl. Dan Sherry Sarah McKeough, Mike Opolski. (second row) Derek Chandler. Tom Sorenson. Molly Arnold. Mike Toburen, (third row) Melissa Schreiner and Marie DeWitt �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1994 Lt. Gov. Binsfield confident of Engler victory in November by David T. Young Editor Lt. Gov. Connie Binsfield says she’s rea­ sonably certain that Gov. John Engler will be re-elected this November, but she cautions against being overconfident. "We want to be careful that we don't be­ come complacent and people who support us News Briefs: Middle School set* open house Hastings Middle School will have an open house from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednes­ day. Sept 28 Parents will have a chance lo go to their children's classrooms to follow an abbreviated schedule of their kids* school days. The 10-minute "classes 'will let parents meet their children's teachers and learn about special programs or projects the kids may be doing in that class. A Channel One program also can be viewed by parents Light refreshments will be served in the middle school library by the Parent Teacher Organization The student office will be open so that parents may pick up their students' class schedules if they don't have them Two CROP Wades slated for Sunday Two CROP Walks against world hunger will be held al 2 p m Sunday in Hastings and to Delton The IM annual Barry County CROP Walk will take place ar the Firn Unitod Methodist Church in Hastings. The Rev. Merlin Pratt is coordinator. The goals are to have 300 walkers and rane more than 311.000. Laar year more than 150 walkers raaed 31.150. and 25 perceni of lha figure was returned to tight hunger 1a local rnnmauntirt tiirough Love lac The first walkers to register in Heatings wdl recave Tsktm and original hand-crafted coconut howls from the Philippine, also win be -warded. Fomore lafcnnauai, caU Rev Pran —BMtaxa JB CslM. toSMtfe. wdl have their dunce of rautoa. one for 2.3 miles and another 5 9 miles Registration wdl be ■ 1:13 p.m. at Fanh United Methods Church, coma of M-43 and Bush Street Coonhaasor u Elnine Gdben. who said the goal this year n 38.000. with 200 walkers Last year there were 114 walkers who rataed nearly 36.000. with 31.475 gorag to Love Inc For more information about the Dehon walk, call co-chair Dee Cook at 623-2828 or Gilbert al 623-8763 Alumni Board meets Sunday There will be a Hastings High School Alumni Board meeting at the Reminder Sunday. Sept 25. al 3 p m. and there will be election of officers. Those who cannot attend may call <M55053 All new alumni art welcome' Bowens MWs has ‘Revolution' visit American Revolutionary War battles and camp life will be re-enacted from 11 a m. to 4 p.m. this weekend at Bowens Mills by troops from the Northwest Ter­ ritory Alliance The demomtrsbons wdl include craft­ smen and camp followers making items by hand. 18th-century cooking, historic uniforms and a ladies' fashion show. There will be two battle re-enactments botth Saturday and Sunday between and British and Loyalist camps and the American Coot internal and state encanqxnent troops. Ocher features will include cider and com meal making by water power, the Plank House, an 1850s one-room school, a 10-room Victorian house from the 1860s. a post and beam bam for two Belgian hones thai are available for hayrides. a covered bridge and a picnic area. The food wdl be highlighted by hr* cider and a "super apple dumpling.** a whole apple wrapped m pie crust, baked then covered with ice cream, caramel and nuts A variety of food also will be available from the Oid Mill Cafe and Cider Mdl Cafe Histone Bowens Mills, contracted in 1864 and revitalized as a tribute to the pau by Manon and the lace Neal Cook, is located in Yankee Springs Township, two mdes north of the Stale Park. Gate fees, which are used for restora­ tion. are S3 for adults and SI for children The next m the mill's “h's Cider Time" senes of fall weekend festivals will be a Mountain Men living history encampment Oct. I and 2. For more information, cal! 795-7530 don't get out to vote." she said during a recent campaign stop in Hastings Binsfield joined the Engler ticket in 1990 after a 16-year career in the Slate Legisla­ ture. A resident of the Maple City-Glen Lake area in northern Michigan, she was elected State Representative in 1974 and served in the House for eight years. She was Flu, pneumonia shots available The Barry-Eaton District Health Department will have flu and pneumonia clinics throughout Barry County next month. Hu vaccine shots are $5 and pneumonia shots are S10. There is nc charge for people who present their Medicare B cards. Tetanus shots also are free. The dates, tunes and sues of the clinics are as follows: — Thomas Jefferson Hall. Barry County Democratic Party headquarters, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Hastings, noon to 4 p.m. every Thurs­ day in October — Lincoln Meadows Sr. Apartments. 500 Lincoln St.. Middleville. 11 a m. to noon Wednesday. Oct. 5. — Maple Leaf Orange. M-66 south of Nashville. 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 11. — Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S Grove St . Delton. 1.30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 12. - Sunfield United Methodist Church. 227 Logan St.. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednes­ day. Oct 19. — Nashville Masonic Temple. North Mam Street. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m Wednes­ day. Oct 19. — Dowling United Methodist Church. 9275 S. Bedford Road. I to 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10. — Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 110 W. Center St.. 8:30 to II a m. A written presciption from a doctor needed for a pneumonia shot paid for by Medicare B. A prescription is not necessary for the flu shot. For more information, call 945-9516. Legislative Coffee slated Oct. 10 The next Legnlauve Coffee has been ret for Monday. Oct 10. al the County Restaurant at 8 a.m. Caatiiifaarr far the Sure Home and Stare Senate are invited to be on this month', fenun. Each catobdaae will be given an opportunity to apeak, fallowed by quaatiom Bom the aadieaoc. OadMaaea who plbn to attend are baked if f contact the chamber office ' The Legislative Cofieea are sponsored by the Hretiagt Arei Chamber of Com­ merce The chamber encourage, all Barry County citizens to attend ‘FamBy Fun Day’ set in Freeport A "Family Fun Day" fund-raiser will take place in Freeport Saturday. Oct. I. to help raise funds for 16-year-oid Sara Endres, who was injured last in a traffic accident. Endres suffered a closed head injury in in accident Aug ] at the comer of Broadway and Brown Road. She was in crrxal care at Butterworth Hospital for awhile and has been working with Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital. Endres is a junior al Lakewood High School and she hopes to rejoin her The "Fun Day." which starts at 10 a.m., will include softball, horseshoe tout naments. a chicken barbecue at noon, cheerleaders' car wash, a dunk tank, hayrides and a silent auction. For more information, call Stacey Keeler al 374-0803 or Joyce Stoepker at 765-5331. Ebersole Center plans open house The Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion Center will have an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8. Activities planned inchide nature hikes, an open archery range, hayrides, children's games, cane mg, cider making and cascb-and-retease fishing (bring own fishing potes) Abo featured wiU be a chili dinner. * uh proceeds going to camp scholar­ ships to attend the nature center Coal is 34 for adults and 33 for kids 12 and under For more information, call 792-6294 EBI Breakthru open house slated EBI Breakthru has an announced that it will have an open house from 1 to 8 p.m next Tuesday. Sept. 27. at as Lake Odessa facility. 821 Fourth Ave., to celebrate its 25(h anmvenary EBI provides personnel services and facilities for rehabilitation, training, social development and employment of mentally, physically, emotionally and socially disabled adulu The programs are designed to help people perform useful and remunerative work, max­ imize employment potential, obtain an income and develop independent living skills EBI also will have a bake sak For more informal ion. call 374-8888 elected to the first of her two, four-year terms in the State Senate in 1982. Binsfield said she originally was a teacher and homemaker before she got involved in politics in 1970, when she ran for a seat on the Leelanau County Board of Commis­ sioners. As lieutenant governor, she has all the powers of the governor whenever he is out of the stale, presides over the State Senate and breaks tie voles. "Otherwise, it's up to the governor to de­ termine how active 1 am," she said "I have very good communication with the gover­ nor. 1 attend cabinet meetings and leadership meetings, and I meet with him privately. It’s been a very inclusive administration." Binsfield said she chaired a committee charged with reviewing adoption laws. The group came up with 67 recommendations that were sent to the governor and the State Legislature for review. New laws were passed in June. Children's issues are big with the lieu­ tenant governor. "Society has abandoned so much of its responsibility for the children,” she said. "We need to look at children s best inter­ est." About the current gubernatorial race, she said the kind of campaign Engler runs will continue, regardless of who is opponent is. "Well run on our record, we made cam­ paign promises to the people It look a lot of courageous leadership and hard work, but we've changed the direction Michigan is beaded. There is progress with the economy, we've shrunk the size of state government, there's less taxation, we've made positive BIKE PATROL continued Winick had io drop out of the program when be suffered a shoulder injury in a bicycle accident shortly after the program started. Morse said the department started bike patrol program to make its officers more accessible to people. 'I think u was to bring us more in contact with Ute people downtown and throughout the neighbothoods." be said. Morse said the bikes are useful for Hand on crime as “more social programs' while Engler is tough on criminals and more sensitive io victims. She said she wasn't surprised with the re­ cent party criss-crossing of fontrr Republi­ can First Lady Helen Milliken and firmer Democratic Lt. Gov Martha Griffiths, Mrs. Milliken supports Wolpe and Griffiths is backing Engler 'Helen Milliken is a one-issue person," she said. 'Abortion means more to her than any other things." Engler is pro-life and Wolpe is proBinsfield said she visiiad with Griffiths the day before she annouOMd her eafcvse*5ie (Grttt ths) la very oMaatfai the Connie Binsfield changes in the welfare system, a heller busi­ ness c'imate... "It's our desire to reinforce what we've done and build on that.' Binsfield said there is still more to do on education reform, but a good start has been made by passage of Proposal A and some new laws. She said the record of Democratic oppo­ nent Howard Wolpe. who served Barry County when he was in Congress, is loaded with social programs and higher taxes. Binsfield said Wolpe wasted loo much time after his primary and didn't get his campaign together quickly. She also criticized his television advertisements as being negative and not telling the complete story. When asked about the negative lone of Engler's most recent TV ad. she said consultants and experts recommend counter­ attack. But. she said. 'I think we should focus on the differences between the two guber­ natorial candidates.' she said. For example, she characterized Wolpe's patroling the downtown area and the city's parks because officers oil bikes can spot problems easier and get to them without being noticed as easily as those In patrol cars. leiilrnwerf thgUaUed mo Worttrs is toil of touch withthe people. Binsfield said. "She feels they are asking their constituency io support people taking Michigan in the wrong direction.' Griffiths served as lieutenant governor under James Blanchard, but she was dumped from the ticket in 1990. Binsfield said Wolpe was a seven-term Congressman in a Republican district not because of his politics, but because of good communication and service to constituents. She said that while in Congress he opposed a balanced budget amendment, still supports a graduated income tax. and supported an income tax increase . rather than a sales lax hike, to finance public education. Speaking of education, Binsfield said thai people haven't been told the truth about teachers' strikes in Michigan this fall. Though a law was passed earlier this year by Engler and Republican lawmakers that fines teachers who strike, it doesn't take effect un­ til next April. So there is no penalty for teachers who strike now On the statewide proposals on the ballot Nov. 8. Binsfield said she supports the In­ surance rate cig. parks endowment and the end of criminals' right of appealing cases In which they pleaded guilty or no contest. However, she trill oppose the proposal for baring a new constitutional convention. Binsfield stopped in Hastinp Sept. 8 an part of her contribution to the Engler campaign, nuking contact with 'the outstate media." -The problem with the patrol car is that u s so visible.' Morae said '(On bikes) we can not only get through the park much quicker, but usually a lol quieter than you could with a patrol car. It isn't as police oh bikes Wry all ths Apdpment they would Kxmally have working in a patrol car, Morse sail. The only difference is a 'softer' uniform that includes shorts and a bicycle helmet, he said. The bike officers usually uaodle minor complaints that are near their jocatkn. They don't get dispatched acmes town unless there is a complaint where a bicycle officer would be more advantageous. Morae said. Bike patrols are done sporadically, depending on die weather and the number at officers working. Morse said. Officers on bikes also were used at Summerfest Iasi year and more extensively this year They assisted with the parade, the running competitions and patroling the . vents at Fish Hatchery Park. The bicycles are ideal in crowded situations because police can move faster than they would on foot, but the bikes still allow officers io move easily through a crowd. Morse said the bike patrols also have been useful as a public relations tool 'It's very easy to talk to people when you're out on the bike." be said. 'We Just nop and talk to people, and listen to their comments about the program and how things are going." There have been a few arrests made on the bikes. Morse said, but be added that "everything has been relatively routine." Morse said he does not see the bike patrol program expanding in the near future because of a lack of manpower to sustain regular patrols. , He does see the program continuing with more officers being trained, however, he said. 2-YEAR PACT continued personnel depends in part on the length of time with the system. A custodian can earn from $7.31 to $10.71 an hour, depending on length of service, with the lowest amount for a new employee on the first step. A maintenance person earns between $10.20 and $13.79 an hour; a building secretary, from $7.26 to $10.61: (a 52- week secretary earns from $7.31 to $10.66); a food service worker from $6.40 to $8.08 (the top level in food services are cooks, who earn from $7.92 to $9.22): and aides' salaries range from $4.89 io $6.74. Custodians, maintenance persons, building secretaries, food service woken and aides, (or paraprofessionals) are represented by HESPA. Negotiator* for HESPA were Kanlyn Frederick, representative from the Michigan Education Association; Donald Converse, president of the association. Teresa George. Mary Newton. Penny Porter. Nelma Selby. Robert Glasgow. In addition to Francik, Earl Cooklin. Ted Dahlman. Chns Warren and a member of the negotiating committee of the Board of Education represented the administration of the Hastings Area School System during negotiations Joanne Emmons Scott Manning State Senate candidates to speak at ‘First Friday’ The Democratic and Republican Party can­ didates for 23rd District Stale Senate will meet in the next “First Friday” forum at noon Oct. 7 at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Joanne Emmons, who is seeking her second term in the State Senate, and Democratic challenger Scott Manning will talk about key issues in their race, which will be a pan of the Nov. 8 general election District 23 includes Barry. Icau. Mont­ calm. labella and Mecosta counties. Barry and Ionia counties used to make up District No. 13. served by Republican Jack Welborn, until redisricting in 1992. Emmons, of Big Rapids, a former State Legislator, was elected to her first term in the Senate, taking the oid once held by John Engler before he was elected governor. She defeated fellow Republicans Craig Starkweather and Theodore Gerke in the Aug. 2 primary. Manning, of Six Lakes, is a school board member. He defeated Steven Rose of Big Rapids in the August primary to win the right to face Emmons in the general election. The audimre will be encouraged to ask the candidates questikons. The Lunch and Learn series, held on the first Friday of each month, is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party. Those planning to attend may bring their own lunches. Democrats wiU provide coffee and tea. Hastings School Board told science is connected by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Monday heard a report by Elementary Science Specialist Jan Lawson on how science is connected to not only other subjects, but other grade levels, and daily life. Lawson called this an exciting time in education, when subjects are no longer taught in isolation, but in relation to grade levels, district levels and as part of a school district':, goals. Not merely taught as a body of fact by a single teacher, today science and many other subjects are being worked into thematic teaching and are being integrated "A deliberate attempt is made to try to teach math skills that are common to all subjects areas; writing, reading, graphs; and in the context of science." he said as an example "Today, we can connect the teaching of science io the different subjects, disciplines, grade levels and even between educators," he said. Thanks io technology, the information on the subject of science can now be connected to a teacher, a school district, businesses. « the community, a region, a stale, the nation and even internationally. Lawson commented. "Classrooms all over the world can be connected; educators can do that as well." he said. Lawson said be is looking forward to sharing information with other educators all over the world, in places such as Australia. "The potential I* there," he said, "now is a great time with Internet." In other business Monday evening, the board • Gave it’s approval in principle to a travel study trip by the high school FFA Club to Kansas City, and another travel study trip to Chicago by the Educational Travel Club. • Accepted the personnel report with several transfers and reassignment* and several resignations. • Approved the request for early graduation for student Rachel McCullough. • Added provisions to the student handbook to comply with federal law covering the bringing of handguns to school. See BOARD, continued page 3 I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22. 1994 — Page 3 County offers free use of old EBI building to school program by Elulnv Gilbert Assistunl Editor A one-year lease with no charge to llasnngs Area Schools for use of lhe former EBI Breakthru building to help ai-risk children has been approved unanimously by the Barry County Board of Commissioners The County Board agreed Io spend $6,070 Io re-roof lhe building and Hastings Schools has received a School Readiness Grant from lhe Michigan Department of Education, which includes aoout $12,000 that can be used to renovate lhe interior of lhe countyowned structure at 2250 Nashville Road. The new free, early childhood education program, called B4s. will open Oct. 3 in the former EBI structure Children who are 4 yean old on or before Dec. 1 and who qualify in at least two of 13 categories are eligible lor lhe program, sponsored by the Hastings Adult and Community Education services in cooperation with Maple Valley Schools The qualifying categories for the preschoolcn range from low family income to a family history of low school achievement or <bop-uut and from single parent homes to having housing in a rural area School bus transporistion will be provided io the pre-schooters Maple Valley Schools also has received a separate School Realiness Grant and will be sharing lhe building with Hastings, under the direction of coordinator Beth Robb of the Hastings Community Education Department Hastings is the fiscal agent for lhe program. Interior renovations are expected to be completed by neat Wednesday. Robb said. Newman pointed out that the FBI building has been empty for four years. "We've never put an ad in the paper to rent it and all of a sudden we re spending money for roofs and then giving it away? However. Newman said he was not opposed to lhe school system's use of the building, even through he didn't think it was a good business move. "We will be providing a community sen-ice." Radant said. Newman also expressed concern that lhe board had not been given a list of repairs that lhe school would undertake inside lhe building. Fuhr said repairs need to be made to the The former EBI building, which has been vacant for four years, on Nashville Road will soon house an early education program for at risk children The new roofing with 30-year shingles and a 30-foot ridgevcni was finished this week by McKcough Brothers Inc. of Hastings, the firm hired by lhe County Board The building lease between tlic county and the school system expires Aug 31. 1995. During discussion before the vote last week. Commissioner Lew Newman expressed concern about paying for the roof and any future expenses that lhe county might have to bear without receiving rental income 'h's going to be rem free for this year as far as the county is concerned," he said, because the county has no way of recouping its costs like a normal rental agreement. "1 disagree with that because they are putting about SI2.000 worth in it. that hot water furnace, which went out last winter. A lol of the plumbing froze and was damaged as a result. Doon are rotted out and lhe ceiling needs replacing, he said. All fixtures need replacing in lhe bathrooms, loo. "The county is not paying for any of the inside repairs...," Fuhr said, noting that lhe roof needed to be done whether or not the building is leased. "I can't think of anything more appropriate than inis particular grant program.." Radant said In the long fun. the investment of providing the building could save money in the long run if at-nsk children are helped. Commissioner Robert Wenger said the school children and staff "would be good neighbors." (The county-owned 911 Dispatch Center and Tl>.>mapple Manor are next door.) "There is a strong possibility this could be kind of a long term deal." he said. includes bathrooms and necessary things...' said Commissioner Marjorie Radant. She said the building couldn't be used by anyone else in its current condition. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said the lease is not much different than the county's agreement with the UAW to use its parting lot. In that agreement, the county paid to blacktop the '.ot and the cost of the improvement was taken off the amount the county was to pay in a lease to use the lot. It's all taxpayer money, whether it's county or school system or whatever." Radant said. "And the need is there. That's why they g<x lhe grant for at risk four-yearolds and if this is a way that we can provide with needs for the health and well being of lhe citizen* in this county, then I think we ought to do it.' NoniiMswni pracoct wMy first wttii lira Mb ciwmwi The first week of school got off to a great start at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings, school officials say. Stressing safety first, a near-perfect fire drill was conducted with aH staff and students exiting the building in less than 55 seconds Future plans are set for practicing severe weather drills at Northeastern this (al. Tim Newsteds' class is part of the successful fire drill. ‘Caring’ Hastings teacher retires after 25 years J-Ad Graphic! Neva Service A woman called a compare mnatr. caring teacher and colleague has retired from her position at Southeastern Elementary. Kent, who started teaching in the Hastings Area School District in the 1969. was honored by lhe Board of Educstioo Monday. In return. Joan presented Chris Warren, principal of Southeastern, with her favorite painting. *A Garden of Children.’ personally aurographed by the sriist. Jody Bergsrna. Kent grew up in Kalamazoo and graduated from University High School. She graduated from W eatm Michigan University with al degree in occupational therapy When she and her family moved to Gun Lake, she uecided to lanch full time. She received a master of ans akogreo tn elementary education. win. ceniflcai ions In kindergarten through eighth grades and ninth grade biology and a: i She attended workshops and competed 30 more hours of post-graduate work She taught elementary school, primarily second grade, in the Algonquin School and then r Southeastern Bement ary Board President Mark Feldpausch called Kent a positive leader with staff and undents In both schools where she taught. -Joan is remembered as a compassionate, caring teacher and colleague. She leaves a legacy as a successful teacher who constantly kept abreast of changing methodologies. She was a positive, influential leader in Southeastern s achool uigirovemeni team.’ Feldpausch use 'Respected by students, parents and colleagues. Joan was a master teacher in blending group work, independent work and protects Her students were always on task learning, and they always knew she cared for them. The best pubic relations any school can liave. excellence In the classroom, was Joan's -sell.- Parents often would reflect on bow happy and secure their children were in BOARD, continued from page 2 * Presented the annual report on each of the system's schools (tee related mry). • Accepted, with thanks, gifts from the Pieasamview and Southeastern elemenuries FTOx The Pieasamview PTO donated about $3370 to purchase TTse Weekly Reeder.' a computer printer, student citizenship patches, an assembly sponsorship and supplies fee teachers. The Southeastern PTO gave $3,236 Io go to library books and equipment for that school. AU votes were unanimous with Trustee Michael Anton absent Joan Kent, with her husband George, receives congratulations from the Hastings Board of Education on her retirement from Southeastern Elementary. Joan's room, and some of them wrote letters thanking her," Feldpausch said. Kent, who was with her husband George and (heir family at the meeting, said she will spend two or three days a week working at the gift shop in the Gun Lake area that she opened last year. 'A Garden of Children." has the faces of many children, each identified by a predominant characteristic of that child. There is one child with an angelic smile labeled "energetic." "and, we've all had one of those." she said with a laugh. "This is what I wanted to give to my school, because it has all of my feelings,' she told the board. 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I have suffered in relative silence as I read about the skxhhke progress of both sides of the labor dispute As game after game fell by the wayside, it became apparent that the 1994 Major League season, which held so much promise and hope for the state of the game, became nothing more than a lost pile of nibble. Yet while the American and National Leagues have had the magic of a frenetic, last­ gasp pennant race stolen from them by the players' union and the owners, the game itself has found itself unscathed. Let's not confuse this, everyone; when we say that baseball has shot itself in the foot by betraying the fans and bludgeoning its already bloodied reputation What we mean is that Major League Baseball has hurt itself It sure ain't done itself any •ood - After a year in which famous players were accused of hurling more firecrackers than ac­ curate cutoff throws, the majors needed a ma jor image transplant And it was coming about The groundswell of attendance was growing al a phenominal rate Interest in the game was reaching heights it hadn't enjoyed since before the free-agent era of the mid-70s There was a great deal of optimism in the baseball community that the game was begin­ ning the healing process from lhe scars sus­ tained over the past few years. Then there was the strike. Bad enough that the season was stopped, but that neither side seemed overly concerned with a fast and painless compromise As the payers' union refused to even utter the words "salary cap.” as if the concept was an obscenity taught to them by their parents, the owners decided to make the mature and well-conceived decision io withhold pension payments to retired players Anyway, the point of this is that the game of baseball, the essence that is baseball. is still alive and wdl. thank you very much Exhibit A: Triple a minor league teams showed an increase of over 10 percent in at­ tendance after the major league strike. Other levels of minor league baseball have had un­ precedented levels of growth in attendance. and not just because Michael Jordan is doing his impresston of a professional ballplayer, either. All you need to understand this con­ cept is look in our own backyard The West Michigan Whitecaps have broken virtually all Midwest Ixaguc attendance records in their first season, partially because of the novelty of professional baseball being played so closed to our doorsteps But I would like to think that part of the Whitecaps’ suc­ cess in drawing people to the park and to the television broadcasts was due to the core reason of baseball itself — to the game Why has minor league baseball enjoyed so much popularity lately? What does every per son who tries to explain the charm and charisma of going to watch a minor league game say? Universally, without fail, these fans will describe the tact that the game seems pure, stripped of the high gloss that seems to everywhere in a major league stadium There is an innocence that touches the fan and harkens back to the so-called "glory days" of baseball, when the grass was real, the players were not overpaid, walking commercials, but hungry, hustling young men who scrapped and fought for their livelihoods But the game will survive Major Ixague Baseball mav very well be going through a revolution one that may be a long time in coming, but the game itvlf will go on Too many have experienced the carnival-like at­ mosphere of a minor-league contest Too many have experienced the pure joy of wat­ ching a long fly ball heading over the fence while eating a hot dog and smelling the fresh­ cut grass Steve Jacobs thinks mat people should simply boycott baseball because a handful of small-minded, posturing fools have decided to use the game and the loyalty of the tans as a lever for their own self-serving goals But baseball does exist for the majority of us who love the game for what it was. and we will continue to follow it. The game will endure, because it has weathered greater crises than this and will continue to do so. but the game will be dif­ ferent. It can't help but be different. Charles Kendall Hastings There are unsung heroes at nursing homes To The Editor: My grandfathers were residents of Tendercare for several years. This year, both grandpas died there within a few months of each other. One, age 94. went suddenly with a heart attack The other. 75. spent several agonizing days in passing. In each situation. the nursing and ad muusrrative staff were very supportive and kind We saw the nursing facility's name con­ sistently demonstrated by the "tender care" given to my grandfathers and to the entire family, as we had to deal with each loss. The reason I write is not as much to express gratitude for all the Tendercare staff did for our family, but more to share an observation I made while sitting at Grandpa's bedside around the clock for several days I sat back and silently observed ’he dedica­ tion. canng and back-breaking v-ork the aides, nurses, dietary and housekeeping staff performed hour after hour, shift after shift I commended several staff members from time io to time on the good job they were doing, and the general response (with a smile) was. "Thai's what we're here for." bnef visit. I'm sure that mosi of us couM share nursing home horror Mones. but the employees at Hastings fendercare work hard to do the best the, CM even when short staffed They deserve a lot more praise and credit than they It would be interesting if everyone could ex­ perience working in a nursing home for just one day It might give us a greater understan­ ding and deeper appreciation for what goes on behind the scenes in the daily routine Being there sure opened my eyes, and now 1 appreciate all good nursing home workers everywhere Debi VanAsperen Hastings Write us a... LETTER! Tn® Hastoys banner welcomes •nd encourages letters to the •dtex as a means of expressing an opinion at a point at vtov on subjects ol current general interest Send tetters to: I have heard so many negative things about nursing homes and I know that some are true. I have done my share of complaining about »dly I Kite things, but 1 have a different opinion after observing the whole picture over a period of time rather than just a single annoy­ ing incident that may have been noticed in a Hastings Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings. Ml 49058 On behalf of the Barry County Historical Society . I would like to say how exciting it is to sec so many residents of Barry County get­ ting involved to raise funds to help try to save the histone McKeown Bridge The bridge is located on the Thornapple River in Hastings Township, which is on McKeown Road, just off M-79 and halfway between Hastings and Nashville and across from the Thomapplc Manor. Since we released word that lhe Barry County Historical Society would try to raise the remaining local match of $12,087. after Barn County was notified it had been aw an4 ed a $48,233 grant through the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act and $29,000 had already been collected toward helping save the bridge and restoring it, it has been heartwarming to see lhe people of Barry County donate to help save a Barry County landmark The McKeown Bridge is the last iron truss, one lane bridge There were several located throughout Barry County, but it is the last one to survive after lhe others were replaced with two lane modem bridges It is picturesque It is historic. The fate of the bridge is in the hands of the people of Bam County. A heady, the Historical Society has col­ lected $4,000 of the $12,087 that remained to be collected to be awarded the $48,233 from the State of Michigan. Each resident of Barry County owns a share of that $48,233 that is to be given, but we must raise the remaining $8,087 by Sept 30. or the grant will be forfeited How many times have you said, "1 wish the State of Michigan wouldn't be taking my money from me all of the tune?" Now. you Proposal A too good to be true 7b The Editor: When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. Well, so far. that's what Proposal A. the governor's wonderful "gift" to us taxpayers, has turned out to be Yes. property owners needed the tax relief from carrying the burden of support for schools, but it was just a bait and switrii! A 50 percent increase on the sales tax and many, many increased user fees! Yes. dear people, we have been duped again, and lhe kids will pay dearly for this one. Terrcsa Johnson Hastings Ban on bingo simply a political move 7b The Editor: li Gov John Engtef "Tough Enough" or Ium plain "Sneaky Ehfttgh ' Both are correct considering he rammed Senate Bill 3 (on bingo) through the Michigan Legislature last April with very few citizens aware of h. I understand the original 1972 law did not explicitly provide for bingo* by political organizations. The Democrats do raise money through bingos, but so can other political organizations if they want to work al it and I feel when you earn money, you should say where it is spent 1 feel this is simply a political move, other­ wise why would the stole give up $651,499 received from political groups covering licenses and fees? Some feel the bingo players wocM spend their money on state lottery tickets. Wrong! "Bingo players are simply bingo players!" To close. I'd like to mentiona very friendly and fun evening folks enjoy at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings. Every Monday evening, the Democrats have bingo for the public. A* a former treasurer of the Democrat Committee, I can truthfully say that 100 per­ cent of those profits have been used towards purchasing the building, maintaining it and restoring it. It is a historic landmark in Barry County. As for candidates' money, we have all kinds of other fund raisers to insure monetary sup­ port for them. Please sign a petition to keep our bingo! Audrey Thomas Hastings Letters have a chance to get even. For those of you who have given a donation to help save lhe bridge. 1 say a special "thank you." For those who have not given a dona­ tion, which is tax deductible, what are you waiting for? Join the fun and know the satisfaction that you put one over on the state, but within side of the law. It is rewarding to hear the many recollec­ tions that people have about the McKeown Bridge when they give a donation. Some have childhood memories of diving off the bridge to swim Others remember sharing with parents or a friend, Ashing on a quiet after­ noon listening to the Thomapplc River flow *»y Sound corny? Not really, it’s Americana. What condition is the McKeown Bridge in? "he historic landmark, built shortly after 1900, needs a little facelift. But don't we all need a little improvement ourselves'* McKeown Bridge needs a new coat of paint, the worn stringers need to be replaced and the wooden deck needs to be replaced. All of this restoration was done 20 years ago by the Barry County Road Commission, but lhe bridge wasn't listed on the Michigan Critical Bridge Program, slated for replacement as it is now. unless the necessary funds can be rais­ ed to save and restore it. The state grant and donations from Barry County residents will pay for that restoration, so Barry County won t have to pay for all of it. A two-lane bridge has been approved to be built just west of the McKeown Bridge next spring. If the McKeown Bridge is spared from demolition, then it will be closed to vehicle traffic and turned into a predestnan and fishing bridge. At a later dale and if funds are available, a new roadside park could be built at the bridge site and provide a picnic facility to those wishing to use it. Picnic tables, grills, a primitive toilet, and a dock for fishing or laun­ ching and picking up canoes from die Thor- M U.S. Senate Donald Riegle, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716. Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miler, regional representative. Carl Lavin, Democrat. Russel Senate Office Building. Washingion D.C. 20610. phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave.. Federal Building, Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormols, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower thin! ot Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington DC. 20515, phono (202) 225-4401 Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Hotond. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carltcn, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Townslup). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Budding, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503. phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S Cochrane Ave., phono (517) 543-0055. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Bax 30013, Lansing. Mich 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Wetoom 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan Stalo Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bonder, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtohed by Masting* linur, tec. A Owwon at J-Ad Graphca inc 1952 N froodwy HaMnga, Ml 49050-0002 (010)9*54554 >IKW$M>0MDavsd T Voung (EdOor) Eiame Guben (Auwtant Eddor) tock l tottman Barbara Gal JeanGaflup Teresa Fnth Sharon MMer TX Stanroterton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTKING DEPMTMENT • Ciaaadwd ads acooptad Monday Vvough FnOytaj* to 530 p m. Setadoy 0 a«. Noon Scott Ommen Mike Hook, president. Barry County Historical Society Know Your Legislators: BANNER Jerry Johnson nappie River, which is heavily used by canoeists, would be built, handicapped accessible. An added plus is that the McKeown Bridge and a park would be a great place to provide recreational facilities for senior citizens of Thomapplc Manor, and it will add tourism revenue to Barry County. If for some reason the park cannot be done, fine, but the McKeown Bridge would be sav­ ed and the area surrounding it could be used. All of this cannot be done without everyone in Barry County getting involved. Don’t say. "1’11 let the other guy do it. They don't need my help." Everyone has apart in lhe McKeown Bridge. A small or large donation is welcomed. If businesses or corporations throughout Barry County wish to get involved or to get their employees involved with fundraising to help save the McKeown Bridge, then we welcome it. It is heartwarming to see some of the young people get involved in collecting or giving donations. A youngster told me he was taunted by his fellow classmates because he wanted to give 60 cents to help save the McKeown Bridge. He said no matter what they thought about him. he still wanted to con­ tribute 10 the cause and he did For those of you who have put off in not sending your donation there is still time, but time is running out. Checks should be made payable to the Barry County Historical Socie­ ty and sent to the McKeown Bridge Restora­ tion; Barry County Historical Society, care of Diana Phillip*, treasurer, 532 West Sager Road. Hastings. Mich. 49058 Donations are tax deductible and you will receive a receipt acknowledging your donation. We are in the last lap of the race to save the McKeown Bridge. Let's not stumble and lose the bridge. Derate Howel Phyths Bows Subscriptien Rata: $13 per year r Barry Court? $15 per year n adprang counaes $1$ 50 per year ataawhpra POSTMASTER Send address changes to. PO Boa B Hastings. Ml 4005B-06G2 Second Class Postage P»d at Hasang*. Ml 49056 (USPS 717-B30) I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1994 — Page 5 Hastings Board of Education releases annual report on schools by Jean Gallup Slqff Writer The annual report of lhe Haiungs Area School System for IWJ-94 wax releaaed Monday All acbool xy,terns in lhe Slate of Michigan are required lo publish reports on each school in Ira district. Each school submits Information according lo a format specified by the Michigan Depanmeni of Education. What follows are excerpts about each school taken from the report. These highlights are not meant lo be complete. A copy of the full report is available at the each of the school buildings in the system Besides lhe required information, the Hastings accounts also contain information that may be of interest to lhe residents of lhe school district In addition lo its mission statement and statement of educational jiiulosophy. tbe system has five specific goals for the 1MJ94 school year. They are: • To enhance cumculum and instructional opportunities, by evaluating educational programs based on student ouicor.es and standards of quality and equity • To foster a sense of community, the Hastings Area Schools will promote greaier community participation in school activities and expand collaborative eilons between lhe school and home and bet aren lhe school and community agencies and organizations. - To held everyone succeed. Hie schools wiU promote self-esteem and responsibility among students and staff members • To provide appropriate facilities and resources for current and future programs, the achools will develop a plan lo utilise the latest technology tn educational and operational programs and will heighten community awareness of facility needs and promote support to meet the needs The official number of students in lhe Hastings schools is 1.413, including SO full time equivalent adult education students. In the elementary schools, there are 1.614 students, in middle school. 796; and in the high school. 945 students Central Elementary School Central has 620 students In DK through fifth grade. The building, constructed in 1911, has 20 regular and apodal purpose classrooms, a library, and an auditorium that seats 1.100. Students use the cafeteria and gymnasium al the Heatings Middle School and the Annex ' utlding. which is adjacent to we school -nd consists of eight general purpose classrooms. The building staff al Central includes 21 classroom teachers, one special reading teacher, two pan-lime music teachers, two special edurailon teachers, one pan Has counselor, one pan-time scamce teacher, one physical educanori teacher. and one part-time librarian. One full time secretary, one |wntime secretary and several office and classroom aides are also employed al Central One custodian is on duty in lhe daytime, and two al night. Daily anendance last year was 94 percent A seven-member committee directed the school improvement process al Central. Four general goals were developed and activities to wort on improvement are continuing at Central, with emphasis on curriculum, testing skills, citizenship, school-community communicatioo. dreg education, the new mathematics curriculum, environmental issues, global relations, and changes kt the reading and writing programs. On tbe MEAP test. 74 perceni of lhe fourth grade students scored in lhe lop two categories in math. 63 perceni in story reading aad 47 percent in Informational reading. In the fifth grade. 100 percent of the students scored in tbe top two categories for science. Central began the Michigan Accreditation Program during the 1909-90 acbool year. Materials have been submitted lo tbe Department of Fdumrim and school officials are awaiting notificatioo of the school's tutus in the accreditation process. Tbe school is located ■ 509 S. Broadway. Hastings Nertheustern Eleaseatary Northeastern baa 43$ students from DK through grade five. The building has 24 teachers, two part-time counselors, a speech and a language therapist, and a school social water A secretary, two custodians, several teacher aides and lunch room personnel also work at Northeastern The school improvement ream Is made up of members of the staff and community md has been hi rxisarncr since 1909. By June of this year, completed goals included tbe addition of a communityAcbool business partnership member to the school improvement team, many new activities solidifying tbe school's relationship with ProUne/Rexfab. accomplishing the ongoing inter-thematic cross grade level program titled 'American Composer!." establishing a Student Senate, creating a aelf-eateem building program, and continuing >o use areas from which the school's long- and ebon-term goals can be met Northeastern offers tbe CAI M program, winch is designed io allow special education students to receive teaching in a regular classroom. Team teaching, collaborative su aaxgres and increased peer uxeracuon are results of the program. A male and female counselor, on a part-time basis, help students confront some personal concerns and receive support as tbe manage then daily lives For the school's fourth-graders. MEAP scores show that M perceni register in the top two categories in math. 69 perceni in reading for story, and 53 percent in reading for information. In science, 70 percent of the fifth grade students scored in the lop two categories. Tbe school building is at 519 E. Grant in Hastings. Plcasantview Elementary Plcasantview has 199 students in grades K-5. There are nine teachers, as well as a librarian, counselor, science teacher, special reading and math teacher, school psychologist, social worker, speech and language therapist, and physical education and music teachers. Support personnel include a custodian, secretary, a maintenance person, a DK teacher's aide, five teacher aides and two food services workers Daily attendance at Pleasantview during the 1993-94 school year averaged 94 percent. Special education services for students who qualify are available in the system at Central, Northeastern or Southeastern schools. Speech services are available at the school In the fourth year of school improvement, the emphasis this year has been on core curriculum, writing portfolios, citizenship and school pride. On the MEAP tests. 60 percent of the fourth-grade students scored ui lhe lop two categories in math, 56 percent in story reading and 47 perceni in informational reading. In tbe fifth grade. 96 percent scored in the top two categories in science Tbe core curriculum at Pleasantview provides learning in reading, writing, speaking, listening, spelling, handwriting, math, social studies, science, health, physical education, vocal mm!", library skills, computer instruction, outdoor education, and enrichment activities. Pleasantview also provides more than 30 special programs in which tbe students may participate, and is involved in tbe Tbe school is located at 3754 Lacey Road. Bellevue. 49021 Southeastern Elementary Southeastern has 385 students including 43 special education students in K-fifth counselor and six mother volunteers lor the library. In addition. there la a acbool psychologist, elementary science consultant, social worker, speech and language therajsst and occupational and physical therapist. aides and two food services workers are at This year’s goals for the staff at • Tbe student will exhibit positive self­ esteem as a learner. • Tbe staff will feel comfortable in its subject areas being refined this year, as welt as science outcomes (K-12) also being written ihnxjghtxii lhe year. Tbe Michigan Accreditation Program (MAP) is designed to provide schools with a common set of external standards which, when met, will assure a quality program of instruction leading to a consistent education for all students. Southeastern is in the third full year beyond MAP visits. School improvement goals have been revised based on the outcomes of lhe visit. The school's Student Council consists of 22 students from second through fifth grades. Projects selected by the Council for this year include selecting assent lies, a canned food drive, visiting nursing homes, adopting • family at Christmas, soup label collection and collecting student opinions on what they would like the PTO to purchase for the next year A wide variety of special activities are offered to Southeastern students each year. Tbe building is located at 1300 S. East Street, Hastings. Hastings Middle School The Middle School has sixth-, seventhand eighth-grade students. This years enrollment is 795. There are 52 teachers, two full lim- and one part time counselors, a psychologist, school counselor, speech and language therapist, occupational and physical therapist and social worker. Also, custodians, secretaries, aides and lunch room personnel are employed at the Middle School. Daily attendance at the school averages 95 percent. As pan of school improvement program, tbe Outcomes Accreditation/Scbool Improvement System (OASIS) Design Team was formed at lhe school to address the changing iOlei and relationships in the schools. Tbe focus is systemic, collaborative and growth-oriented. Tbe Design Team is charged with creating the necessary conditions to exercise thinking about "best" practice and to facilitate the flow of improvement ideas throughout the system. The most recent MEAP scores show that 84 perceni of the seventh-grade students scored in tbe top two categories in math, and 73 percent in reading. In science testing , 96 percent of eighth-grade students were in the top two categories Specialized programs for students include Academic Track. Science Olympiad. Spelling Bee. Geography Bee. Career Awareness Day, Student Council. Citizen of tbe Month, student newspaper and Rising Star. The core curriculum provides leaching in reading, writing, speaking, listening, math, social studies, science, health, physical » i. - BUX. _ .■ . • Students win increase their use of problem solving strategies to solve math problems. • Students will improve their ability to in content area reading. In core curriculum development, elementary reading and math are two main RN 3-11 Supervisor Full time position for qualified RN for 138 bed county medical care facility. Must possess excellent clinical and decision making skills. Ore year of long term core experience preferred. Wages based on experience and excellent benefit package. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or send resume to Attn: Sue Lemon, RN, DON, Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Rood. Hastings. Ml 49058. EOE JOIN OUR CREW DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! We Provide • Training • Free Uniforms • Free Meals • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY employer/affirmapve action employer education, art, vocal music, computer instruction, industrial education, family life education, and foreign language instruction. Hastings Middle School will continue in its North Central candidacv status during the 1994-95 school year. The school is located at 232 W. Grand St.. Hastings. Hustings High School Hastings High School has an enrollment of 956 studdnts in grades 9-12. The staff includes 50 teachers, one librarian and three counselors. In addition, a psychologist, social worker, learning specialist, speech and language therapist, and homebound or hospitalized services are available to high school students. Secretaries, custodians, aides and lunch room personnel also are employed in the building. classes, 577 in elementary enrichment class and 402 in Kellogg Community College classes. Special education program Eighteen special education rooms served K-12 students with disabilities during the previous year. The programs served students diagnosed as "specific learning disabled," "educable mentally impaired.' "trainable mentally impaired." and "emotionally impaired." The Barry Intermediate School District handles students needing speech correction, occupational therapy, physical therapy and social work services. A preprimary impaired and infant/toddler program serves younger students with disabilities. Last year’s enrollment was 256. Working with the Job Training Partnership Act program, some students are offered special and individualized vocational training. Chapter I Program Chapter I reading and math teachers worked with a total of 480 student last year in grades one through five from all elementary buildings. The Reading Recovery" program is in lhe fifth year io first grade classroom at Plcasantview elementary. Southeastern in its second year of the program. The program emphasizes early intervention versus remediation for students with signs of reading problems. Daily attendance at Hastings High averages 95 percent with a dropout rate of 2 perceni. On tbe MEAP tests. 52 percent of the I Oth graders scored in the top two categories in math, 66 percent in reading. Al tbe 11 th grade level, 92 percent scored in tbe lop two categories in science. In May 1994. 36 students trek 71 advanced placements tests and 85 percent of the scores were three or higher. The graduates of June 1994. obtained an average score of 24.2 on the ACT. In the area of school improvement, the high school team is made up of 12 members representing various curricular a*eas and administration. A five-year plan has been developed and is being implemented by tbe staff. The core curriculum is intended io provide a framework within which schools may examine the adequacy and relevance of their educational programs. Individual conferences were made available to parents on six dares. A total of 4,617 parent-teacher conferences were held on those The school is accredited by tbe North Central Association, and has been working on lhe North Central Student Outcomes model. The next visitation will be in the current year. Listed in the report are several "special achievements" by students, including honors earned by students in the area of business education, scholarship­ health occupation, FFA, band, choir, and more. Adult and Commuuity Education Program In the school's Community Education program. 189 people are enrolled in the adult high school completion classes, 177 are listed as enrichment students in high school completion classes, 40 high school students in high school completion classes. 506 enrolled in enrichment/leisure time Letters to the Editor, continued --Jayvees have unfair playing time policy 7b The Editor: We’ve lost two very good girls' basketball players off the junior varsity team so far this year, because of the unfair policy of playing time. These girts have played in their ranks and get any playing tune It’s OK to practice every day and show up to all the games, but then you spend ail your time on the bench. Maybe the jayvees should be re-named the freshmen. The coach should have a great team next year, unless these girls get pushed out for the new crop of freshmen. Il’r no wonder you can't get enough girls for sports, if this is the way they’re treated. 1 wouldn't play, either, and from now on. 1 won't support them by going to their games Hastings BABYiSALE DAYS & FALL WHITE GOODS SALE 20%-25% off Newborn, Infant, Toddler Apparel; Plush Toys; Bedding; Towels and More. Fall White Goods Stock up for that new baby. Towels, Sheets, Sheet Sets, Pillows, Blankets, Rest Warmers, Comforters, Bedspreads and more. Time to Save! Sale through October 1st Sale through October 10th. CLEARANCE Sale 9.99-13.99 Sale 2.99 CAPA CLUB* KNIT SEPARATES GIRLS' FLOWERED T-SHIRTS Reg. S1B-S26. Tops and shorts Misses sizes. Sizes 4-6X. Sale 12.99 Sale 4.99 JUNIOR CORDUROY DRESS SHORTS Reg. $25.99 Green, burgundy, black, junior sizes. Rag. $7 BARNEY SWEATSHIRTS Reg. $14-916. Boys' & girls', infant & toddler sizes. Pick up an application at the counter! 1215 West State St in Hastings jqp^nney �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1994 Thornapple Manor bond sale awarded to local bidder Gun Lake home tour scheduled for Sunday by Margaret Fowler Staff Wntrr Six house* and iw office will be open to the public from I to 5 p.m Sunday in the Gun Lake Women's Club home tour The new office of Dr. James Spindler at 77 124th St., will be the hospitali­ ty stop on the home tour. General Federated Womens Club of the Gun lake Area Ticket costs are $8 per person or $12 per couple They can be purchased in ad­ vance al Weick's Food Town. Pennock Gift Shop. Hummingbird. Walers Edge. Sea Shan the wur M any of the Somes on display Homes being loured are owned by Dale and Shirley Bishop. Rot. Bogard. Ron Carlson and Nila Aamoth. Jack and Ila Cummiford. Michael and Melanie VandenBetg. and Larry and Pat Vebe Tickets also can be purchased on the day of The newly opened office of Dr. lamei Spindler. 77 124th Ave., is the hospitality stop along the lour Dr. Spindler's office is called Gun Lake Family Medicine and is affiliated with Pen­ nock and Blodgett hospitals The General Federation of Womens Club­ Gun Lake Area sponsor this fund raiser to continue community services, support of Giristown, to organize blood drives and many other projects For more information, call chirwomen Grace Evens al 795-3072 or Ann Koelsch at 672-5638. ATTEND SERVICES by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor A bid to sell $2.395 million in bonds for a renovation project at Thornapple Manor, lhe Barry County-operated medical care facil­ ity, has been awarded io Edward D. Jones & Co. at a net interest cost of 5.95055 percent. The Barry County Building Authority, which leases the Thomapplc Man* building to the county, accepted lhe Jones bid last week and county officials were pleased with the interest rale, which was lower than anticipated, said County Coordinator Judith Peterson. The county's financial consultant had thought the interest might cost between 6 and 6 1/4 percent, she said Wagner Flook of Grand Rapids was awarded the construction contract for tbe renovations with the low bid of $1,557 mil­ lion. The contractor hopes to start the project "very quickly." Peterson said. Renovations at Thomapplc Manor include correcting deficiencies and future deficiencies required by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. The project will in­ clude a new boiler plant in a separate build­ ing. new windows, a new roof (except foe the administrative wing which wu built in 1986). and a major portion of lhe plumbing, beating and air conditioning systems, reno­ vating bathing rooms and the dietary de­ partment. insulting doer security and im- HASTINGS AREA BARRY CO. CHURCH Of CHRIST. S41 N Michigan Ave . CHUBCH. aw S Jeflenoa proving a lift station for ite lagoon system. Other costs include $195,175 for architec­ tural fees. $197,146 for a 10 percent contin­ gency. $35,483 of anticipated interest during construction. Revenues generated by I txrnapple Manor will be used to repay the funds borrowed for the project. “I was very excited to get this issue," said Mark Christensen of the Hastings office of Edward D Jones "The response has been tremendous." he said. Since last Thursday, the firm has sold more than $1 million of the bonds, he said. "It's a very safe issue for individual hold­ ers," Christensen said, because they have a AAA rating and are insured. He called the bonds high quality and said they are tax free bonds so the interest earned is excluded from income taxes by federal and state govern­ ments. Tbe county set lhe bonds up to have dif­ ferent maturity rates through the year 2017, he said. The fact that the bond issue is a local pro­ ject and is Thomapplc Manor, in particular, has appeal to county residents, Christensen said. "Most of us can relate to the aging process and "people like lo support things they can understand." Christensen said. People also like to buy bonds when they know their money is staying right here in the county, be said. Christensen said Thomapplc Manor is an excellent facility now and will be "even bet­ ter" when the renovation is completed. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUBCH. 2k0l Lacey Road. Dowliaf. Ml 49050 Pattor Siephen (616) 756-3021 cfairch pkoae. (616) 945-9200 9 30 am.. Sunday School 11:00 Hefest L.£r6 THORNAPPLE VALLEY 9413044 Rua Sarver. Pvaor FELLOWSHIP 273T W.U Lake Rd feffrty A Arwrt. Pwtor Clnrck office phone 941 2349 SgMkday woralMp 130 * ■ and 10.13 Sondey CWdrem ChunJam. Wednetdey everung aervice 6 30 p in YoMh fnMp meed Bnng the 1010) 943-9392 Sunday School 10 HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 P.O. Bon 03. Hawing». Ml 49051 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 tamiy INDEPENDENT CHUBCH OF CHRIST, (timhng addro. - 1631 M^Woon U . Hartals. Ml 49051) meconr M Hknw Jeffanon Hall. corner of Omen and Jcffcraoa MaMrter. fea Saadaeky Hnae 941-4043 Snnday Semcc* 9:V 3.B.. Bfcte Schoo*. 10.30 a m Morvng Wonfap. 6 00 p tn . Eveatap Wontap; 7:00 p.ai. WtklnMde?. » Some Bible «ixh Call far locauoa - 03-31K) Prayer 9 45 a.*.. 7004:00 pa Sept 25 tOOmd 10 43am Holy IOO Rudi Cmcte. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Wert Suae Road Himap Mich lamn A. Cuaphel. PHiar. Saaday School 9:30 a.«.. far all apu Moruap Worship 10-43 a m. Nt-rwry pro­ bated 9aaitey Ewntap Service. 6 p ar WaAnday acnvN» 7:00 p n mk Rafah nnis or IJ. BMe Qna (a«n 2 through 7 nr first prade). Kate Cleb or Junior BMe Quu (p> 6-12); Youth Muartnes ar Teen Bfate Qua (^» 13-19). Aduk Bibte Studb No ap tarn MS-2301 far HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHUBCH. M 37 South rt M-79 ■n Ha ta. a—. fMat MS-1W7 Owe* »«54»»5 Crthy Cottrt. chow duvesor Sun 4a 'in 5rwi«« .45 .. . Swrfm Itterf; IltiO.a . Mnmaa Ww Ma. 1:15 r-a.. YiaW fl! iSi>. 690 g-a.. Ewaa( Won**> Nwwry k» ail arnca. irnwnm- Litchfield Phone (Woodland! 307-4001 or Darlene Pickard. amca Tnra ,.a Wimwibj 700 Advcn WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4M7 Sep. 27 — 7:00 SCS Staff Meeting PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Had in, Michigan. G Kea Keller, taw Sally C Keller. Dram of to 4 00 AM and FM. 9 5010 50 Sunday Duuag Room. 200 CROP WALK - Middle High and Senior High No 943-3365 Monday - pam CALVARY TEMYLL CHUBCH <V COO. MC 8 tad. IlldUp raiioi Do. I D..U Vta. OttntS. F.MW. *45 4060 davdi ti r-q Sctat 1090a.m. Wwta ■ ■ 90 a m., t! !»■• Ser vm 6ti0 rw WI Write' semee - 7te r« Fadtei «teao»4 ** Miuton Committee meeting Hall - All are welcome HASTINGS FIRST UNITED MF-iHODLST CHURCH, comer <■< Gw. —*1 Church urcetr. Dr CUML CBEEK BIBLE. Cedar Ciuok Rd . 1 aL South. Pirtor Brent Branham Phone 623-22B3 fide; School al KHJO »-■ . War ■te liteaa . f ,iii<Semeea LAKE ODESSA - Kay R Moore. 80, passed •way oo Friday, September 16 1994 u Pennock Hospital. He wu born on May 24, 1914 in Grand Rapids tbe son of Edgar and Lucy (Severance) Moore. Mr. Moore graduated from Okemos High School in 1932 and also attended Michigan State University. He moved to Late Odessa in 1947. He wu employed by John Deere u a sales representative and also for Poff Lapo in Late Odessa. He retired in 1980 from Matter ImploHe married Irene Sweet on November 14, 1<MO in East Lansing. Mr. Moore was a member of the Woodland Lions Club Surviving are his wife, Irene. He was preceded in death by one son Robert Kay Moore in 1974. Memorial services will be held Thursday, September 22, at 1:00p.m. at the Koops Funer­ al Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial in Okemos Memorial contributions may be made io ."he Lakewood Community Ambulance Service MS-9574 NAZABENE, 1710 North Brood NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father 10.30 a m SUN- 10:30 am.; Moramg Coffee Fellowship WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children . Tbe Church Page I* Paid tor oy The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HATHNW SAV1NM » IOAN, FA Heatings 24 - Habitat Workshop 9 00 25 - UM 1 for Humanity Day. CROP Walk regiMration *un* lOOpm CROP Walk turn 2 00 I'omenCedn. 7 30 ot Hastings NATIONAL BANK OF HABTINM Hope UM MemOer F.0.LC. Women Circle. 9 30 Sunday Oct 2 - World mt HASTmM BANNHt AMO Maanon BOELfY PHARMACY PreacnpDona LAKE ODESSA - Helen L. (Gray) Erb, 82, of Grand Ledge Highway, Lake Odessa, formerly of Freeport, passed away on Friday, September 16 1994 at Blodgett Medical Center in Grand Rapids. She wu born on March 26 1912 In Camp­ bell Township, the daughter of Harold and Ethel (Hooper) Gray. She amended Clarksville schools and wu married to Jay Ert> on July 19, 1930. Mra. Erb wu employed at the Corduroy Rubber Company in Grand Rapids for aeveral years, retiring in 1969. She wu preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Gordon Gray; and one sister, Beat­ rice Stahl. Surviving are her husband. Jay; three sons, Robert Erb of Freeport, Carl Erb of Woodland •nd Jack Erb of Wayland; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Mary Loo) Barter of Norton. Ohio awl, Mrs. Vaughn (Carolyn) August of Mattawan; 22 grandchildren; 43 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lores Gray of Clarksville and Harry "Bud" Gray of Alto. Funeral Services were held on Monday at lhe Koops Funeral Chapel in Clarksville. Imennent wu in Clarksville Cemetery GROUPS -VIP. I Viiu.il> Im- - 11« 8 Jetao.1 - 945-3429 Nwnam Aaomm™. 1200 Soon Haatmgs. Michigan HASTINGS HBt* MASS FtOOUCTt, INC. 12 30 pm 770 Cook Rd - H—onus. Michigan Saturday 1 Wednesday»; Co- GRAND RAPIDS - William G. Nichols, 59. passed away Sunday. September 18, 1994 at his residence. He was bora on February 28, 1935 in Middleville, the son of Philip R. and Eltha M. (Williams) Nichols. He wu raised in Middle­ ville and attended Middleville schools, graduating in 1953. He wu married to Patricia J. Carmody on November 28. 1968. Mr. Nichols wu a self-employed business man. he owned dry cleaning and laundry businesses m Grand Rapids and Walker. He wu a United Slates Army Veteran. Preceding him in death wu his father, Philip R. Nichols. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; children, Jennifer Nichols, Brenda Nichols, Andrew Nichols ind Deborah Nichols all at home; his mother, Eltha Nichols of Middleville; three sisters. Mary (Ralph) Dewaid of Cle Elum, Washington. Frances Bouchard of Tampa, Florida and Ruth Beard of Middleville, three brothers, Lawrence (Brigette) Nichols of Warrensburg. Missouri, Harold (Sarah) Nichols of Middleville and Dale (Janet) Nichols of Hastings, many nieces and nephews. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 23rd. at 1:00p.m. at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating. Interment will be at Mount Hope Cemetery in Middleville. Memorial contributions may be made to his Childrens' education. SHELBY VILLE - Jacqueline Jean Heid, 32, of Keller Road Shelbyville posed away Tues­ day. September 20, 1994 at her residence. FLORIDA - Carol Goodyear Armstrong. She was bcm on June 14. 1942 m WiKonsin. the daughter of Lyle and Vida Huyck. Mrs. Heid was employed for severs I years as a cooks helper and dishwasher at Bowens Restaurant in Detlon. She enjoyed motorcy- She has been a resident of Wildcat Run in Estero, Florida since 1989. Mrs. Armstrong graduated from Hillsdale She was married lo 1. 1961. Lyle and Vada Huyck. Surviving are her husband, Thomas; daught­ er and husband, Tammy and Rea Risner of Shelbyville; one ana Thotnu M. Heid at Shel­ byville, one grandson, Rex Risaer, three sisters, Mrs. Saady Youmans of Orangeville, Mra. Larry (Carol) Wiessner of Delton and Deltoo; several nirres and nr-phewa Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 7:00-9:00p.m at the Williams Funrsal Home. Funeral Services will be held Friday at 11:00a.m. at the Williams Funeral Home In Delton with Pastor Mite Risner and Richard khnldnri nffirtaring Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville. Following the graveside services all are invited to have lunch and fellowship with the family as die Delton VT.W. Poet in Dellon. Memorial donations may be made lo Barry County Humane Society. Envelopes available al the funeral home. Leon Hale HASTINGS- Leon Hale age 84 of Hastings Mr. Hale was born December I>, 1909 in Kingfisher, Oklahoma the son of John and Allie (Duncan) Hale. He was raised in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and attended schools there graduating in 1929 with Honors from Sapulpa High School. Moved to Whitewater, Kansu to wort in his uncle’s flour mill. He attended the University of Wichita. Recieved his degree in Business Administration in 1938. Later returned to Sapulpa and attended the University of Tulsa and then wu employed by the Department Of Public Services there. Mr. Hale married Rowena M. Sheffer on August 16, 1942. His wife Rowena wu formerly of Saugatuck and a teacher at Casso­ polis, Michigan. He wu a United States Army Veteran of World War II serving in North Africa and Italy with the 12th General Hospital u Administra­ tor N.CO. and Quartermaster obtaining the rank of Sergeant. Following overseas service of 3 yean he came to Hastings in 1945 and joined his father-in-law in the retail grocery business. After enlarging the store and the retirement of Mr. Sheffer, this Spartan store became known as “Hale’s Market” which he and his wife owned and operated until 1976 Mr. Hale wu a member of Past Vestryman iscopal Church and a member of University Wichita Alumni Association. brocherxjames, Norby, Clarence and William Hale. Mr. Hale is survived by his wife, Rowena; daughters. Lynne Ellen Cavanaugh of Roxboro, North Carolina. Dons Lee Hale of Grand Rapids; son, Leon Maurice Hale of Wyoming; six grandchildren: Scot! Hale, Robb Barnard, Jo Maureen, Roy Bernard, Justin Leon, Matthew Victor Crosby, sister, H. Dicener Wilson of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Funeral services were held Tuesday. September 20 at Hastings Emmanuel Episcop­ al Church with the Reverend Charles P. McCabe 111 officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. Gamma Sorority. She is survived by her husband, Richard of Estero; a daughter, Sallykaye Rahn and a son. Richard, both of Sc Claire Shores; a son a sister, Sally Vogeireuter of ManhalL Memorial Services were held on September 19th. at SL Mary's Episcopal Church in Bonita Springs, Florida. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA - Melvin J. Austin. 74, of Zephyrtiills, pesaed away September 1, 1994 at Zephyr Haven Nursing Home. for twelve years, recently becoming a perma­ nent resident. Mr. Austin was a foundry molder for 30 He la survived by b Pauline; two sons. Dale of Ovid and Steve Smith of Free- ton. Susan of Virginia, Dorothy Martin of Kalamazoo and Paula Orr of Pon St Lucie, Florid i; one brother, James Austin of Chippe- grandchildren. Whitfield Funeral Home of Zephyrhills, DELTON -Lawton R. Horae, 77. of Delton and formerly of Battle Creek, passed away on Monday, September 19,1994 at Borgeu Medi­ cal Center in Kalamazoo. He wu bora on August 17,1917, in Ruther­ ford. Tennessee, the son of George and Ron (Blount) Horae. He moved from Rutherford, Tennessee, to Battle Creek in 1955. He was employed at Kellogg Company for 19 years, retiring in Federal Center, Oliver Farm EqtUpsocat Company and Oliver Electric Company. Mr. Horne served in the United States Army during World War D from 1943 to 1944. He He was a member of the V j.W. Post in , Delton. Member of A.A.R.P. Enjoyed writing Letters to Editor of area newspapers, bowling, woodworking, fishing, cards and poker. He married Mary Lou (Mitchell} Home, she passed away in 1974. He then married Helen L. (Newton) Casebeer on July 14, 1979 in Battle He was preceded in death by his parentt, George and Rosa Horne; brothers, George, Grayton, Raymood and Gray Horne; tister, Oil*. Mr. Horne is survived by his wife, Helen; son. Chuck Home of Battle Creek; daughter, Dixie L. Stewart and husband Billy of Kalamamaxoo and Kathie A. Foster of Battle Creek; step-son, Mark S. Casebeer of Battle Creek; two grandchildren; five step <pandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday September 22nd, at 11:00a.m. at tbe Richard A. Henry Funeral Home in Battle Creek, with Reverend James D. Hill officiating Burial will be at Hicks Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Local TB and Emphysema Association. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1994 — Page 7 ------------------------------- - -------- LEGAL NOTICE Social News... NOTICE or FORECLOSURE Billeadeaux-Davis plan Oct. 15 wedding Allens to celebrate 50th anniversary Donald and Virginia Allen of Bellevue will celebrate their 50th anniversary from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 8. 1994 with an open house held in the Local 705 Union Hall. 8680 Verona Rd . Battle Creek The event will be hosted by their children Gloria Burgess of Graying. Sharon Cousin of Nashville. James Allen of Westland. Diane AUerding of Delton and Mike Allen of Xk.t l...... Deuevue. The couple have It grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one more on the way. Donald Allen married the former Virginia Lapham on Oct. 13, 1944 ia Battle Creek. Now retired Mr. Allen worked as an elec­ trician for United Steel and Wire for 44 yean. Mn. Allen worked for Maeward for 22 years. Humphreys celebrate 50th anniversary On Sept. 17. 1994. Jim rad Anne Hum­ phrey renewed their vows in celebration of their 50th wedding annive.sary. A dm ner/dance reception at tfv. Delton VFW followed the Catholic Mass at St Ambrose Jim and Anne (Nicksk) Humphry have four married children: Karri and Tom Wood, Mentor. Ohio Steve and Ruthann Humphrey of Kalamazoo; Jeanne and Skip Burger and Bill and Mary Humphrey of Dehon They also have ten grandchildren and two grea* Mr. and Mn. Peter Post will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on September 24th with a special dinner at Dusty's English Inn in Dimondale Peter and Louise (Colvin) were married in Kalamazoo on Oct. 24, 1924. They have three children, and four grandchildren. The occa­ sion is made especially bright with their oldest son. Dennis, coming from the Isk of Man to celebrate with the family This will be the first time the family will be together in eleven yean Cox-McCurdy united in marriage GIRL, Don. Angie. Jessica and Kayla Lan­ don are very happy to announce the birth of their daughter and sister. Tabitha Leslie Ann Landon. She was bom at Butterworth Hospital on Aug. 29th. 1994 and weighed 5 lbs.. 15 ozs. The happy grandparents are Richard and Mary Ann Landon from Carbon Center and Charles and Virginia Rayner from Lake Odessa. BOY, Dakota William Allen, bom at Pen­ nock Hospnal on Sept 7 at 11:50 a m to David and April Nichoiaoa. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 10* ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY. John Jeffrey, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 8 at 5:16 to Dr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Dtnges. Hastings. weighing 6 lbs . 11M ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Andrew Charles, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 9 at 8:22 a.m. io Dan and Brenda Armbruster, Lake Odessa, weighing 8 Rm.. 7* ozs. and 22 inches long. Frcdia M Coiiol Kenneth E McCurdy were manwd Saturduy. Aug 20. 199* ® the Kltpwmck U.S Church near Woodted The bride wm abraded by her two km. Donald Md Dale Cox The matron of honor war Sheila Carter. The beat man war Wm. McCurdy, brother of the groom The flower girt wm Alicia Poocr. great gnaddaaghaer of die groom A reception wa> held m die church baaemrat afterwards Fall D-iinc' Maa*."® GIRL, Curt and Ann Veenstra of Middleville are happy to announce the arrival of the latest addition to their family , born July 15, 1994 at Blodgett Hospital. Jennifer JoAnne weighed 13 lbs . 11 ozs. and was 24 inches long. She was also welcom­ ed by her 10 brothers and sisters, Christopher. Brian, Anneke. Jonathon, Har­ rison, Ericka. Rebecca. Rachel, lan and neatner. Grandparents are Harry and Coby Newhouse. Brom Veenstra and great­ grandma Ana Huhman. all of Holland GIRL, Bryon and Priscilla Terpening of Nashville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Carmen Nichole, born July 28. 1994 at Pennock Hospital at 1:19 p.m. She is welcomed home by brother Daniel and grandparents. Sue Furlong of Nashville and Richard and Miry Furlong of Hastings and Jerry and Judy Terpening of Charlotte and great-grandparents Josephine Nichols of Hastings and Richard and Caroline Furlong of Woodland and Lloyd (Pal) and Dora Terpen­ ing of Hastings. Posts to observe 50th anniversary LEGAL NOTICE Dana and Glcnna Billeadeaux are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter. Sommer Ashlea Billeadeaux. to Mr. Scott Allen Davis, son of Harold and Kathy Davis of Ionia. Sommer is a 1994 graduate of Lakewood High School, and is currently employed with The Viking Corporation in Hastings. Scott is a 1992 graduate of Ionia High School, and is currently employed with Bur­ ton Building Products in Grand Rapids. An October 15<h wedding date has been act. GIRL, Andrea Rose Shoemaker is the new daughter of Ron and Rose Shoemaker of Waterville. Ohio She was bora Sept 10 and weighed 7 Rm . 8to ozs. She jotns two brothers. Nicolas 10 and Ryan 12. Grand­ parents are Bob and Jane Shoemaker of Lake Odessa and Anne Merrill of Lansing. Welcome CnH Aw! Duma and Kendy Mueller and their children. Emma Rae and Cameron of Hastings happily announce the homebirth of Calli Anne on Sept. 12. 1994. She was bora at 6:13 p.m. weighing 7 lbs., 7 ozs.. measuring 19* inches long Her birth was attended by registered mid­ wife. Linda Healey and assistant Janet Knauss. both of Battle Creek. Havens couple mark 25 wedded years This summer Tom and Arne Havens celebrated 25 years of being married to each other Their children. Tyler. Erin and Mat­ thew join them in this celebration They also share their joy with their parents. Dr Fred and Jean Hauser and the late Alvy and Betty Havens Tom and Arne live at 1545 Sioux Trail. Niles. Michigan, where Tom is employed as a Q.S.P. field manager and Arne leaches se­ cond graders for the Niles Community Schools All three of their children currently live in East Lansing. Michigan Tom and Arne were married at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings July. 19. 1969. and wish to share this celebration with each other, their parents, their children, ail in their family, and with their many fnends. old and ne* BOY. Cecil and Sue Pelfrey of Lake Odessa are pleased to announce the birth of their son ai Blodgett Hospital on Aug. 4. 1994 al 6:05 p.m.. weighing 9 lbs., 1 cz. and 21 inches long MechelI Kent is welcomed home by his brother. Maxwell. Proud grandparents are Harley and Glenda Pelfrey and Charlie and Rosie Collins. all of Hastings. LEGAL NOTICE: Approved rood bill. Potd Out»»ondmfJ bill* Submitted by Bonn>« L Cruttenden Clerk A»t*»»ed to by KtchordC Thome*. Supervisor DetcuIt having been mode in the term* ond condi tior>» ol o certain mortgage mode by Jchn J Bravota a single mon. on March 26. 1993 to AC­ CEPTANCE MORTGAGE CORPORATION ond subsequently assigned to Steve Ruxo 6726 Red Cedar Lane. West Bloomfield, Ml 48387. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on the 2nd day of April A.D. 1943 in Liber 568 of Mortgage* Page 511. ond upon which mortgage there is claimed to be due at of the dale of this notice principal and interest of Twenty seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars ond 18'100 (177.320 18). at 17 0% per onum and »oid default having continued for more than thirty (30) days ond no suit or proceedings having been iruHtuted to recover the debt secured by lhe mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON September 15. 1444 of 2:00 p.m. Local lime, the sold mortgage will be foreclosed by public sole of public vendue to the h»gbe»i bidder inside the Barry County Cour­ thouse Building in Hastings. Michigan where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held of the premises /escribed in said mortgage or so much thereof at may be necessary to pay the amount due on sold mortgage os aforesaid with interest thereon ond oil logoi costs, charges ond expenses including the attorney fee* provided by low and any taxes, assessments and insurance premium* on said promiso*, which said promises are situated •n the Township of Orangeville, County of Barry. State of MKhigon described at follow. Land in lhe TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE SAMY County. Michigan, described os fallows: BCGMMNG ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WMBR SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 N2HTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE THENCE EAST ON SAID LINE TO SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH 1/2 LINE OF SECrtON 4 TO A POINT 14 RODS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/2 SECTION 4; THENCE WEST TO HIGHWAY THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG HIGHWAY 552 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 43 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 4143 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST. 500 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST 808 FEET TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 250 FEET TO PLACE OF EXCEPT COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST AT AN WON Ptef SET IN CONCRETE ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE EAST 280 FEET ON SAID SEC T1ON LINE: THENCE NORTH 66 FEET. THENCE WEST TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BEING A PARCEL OF LAND M THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST ALSO EXCEPT: BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NOP TH RANGE 10 Wf S’ IN TERSECTS SAID SHORE POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 128 FEET FOR PLACE OF MGINN ING THENCE EAST 280 FEET THENCE NOeTH 62 FEET THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 140 FEET THENCE EAST 280 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE NORTH 60 FEET THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE Of BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 66 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINN­ ING. THENCE EAST 280 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 FEET; THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 300 FEET Of THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND BEGIN­ NING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH LINf OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON­ CRETE. THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4: THENCE NORTH ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 14 LINE Of SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER Of THE SOUTHEAST 1 4 Of THE SOUTHWEST 1Z4 OF SECTION 4; THENCE WEST TO THE HK3HWAY; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE HIGHWAY 552 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414.3 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST. 500 FfFT; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST. BBB FOT TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 230 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING. The length of the period of redemption from such solo will be one year (12) month* immediately i. ll. i. . *o*v *a*w• rowoermg Dated at Southfield. Mictugon this 7th doy of September A.D. 18*4. 6726 Rod Cedar Lane West Bloomfield. Ml 48387 By: Warren L. Brosch Attorney for Steve Ruza 36211 Control Park Blvd MIO Southfield. Ml 4R076 (10/13) NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE 18 HEREBY: Tbo Rutland Charter Township Zoning Board of Appeals, will con­ duct a hearing, on September 29,1994, at 7:30 PM at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings. Ml. To act upon * request of Robert and Patricia Fillingham for a variance to construct a dwell­ ing. The dwelling would be located leas than the required 200 feet of frontage on Upton Road In a “A 1” Agricultural Zona. The property Is moated between 4900 Upton Road and 4960 Upton toad. The property Is described aa: commencing 166 feet West of NE comer of W 1/2 of l<W 1/4 of Section 9>9 for Point of Beginning, thence West 145 feet thence South 320 feet thence East 145 feet thence North 320 feet to point of beginning. Rutlwxt Charter Township, Barry County, Ml. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the stove request, either verbal­ ly or in writing, will ba given the opportunity to be heard at the above time and place. The application for the above request Is avNlable for Inspection at the Rutland Charter Township Haff, on Monday and Thursday mornings between 900 a.m. and noon. Rutland Charter Township will provide reaeonabie auxiliary aids and services, such aa signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at ths hearing, to Individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon five day* notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids for services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk by writing or calling the dork at the address or telephone number listed below. BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP CLERK 2461 HEATH ROAD. HASTINGS. Ml 49056 948-2194 TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND HUNG OF MAPS, PLANS, ESTIMATES OF COST AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Southwest Barry County Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN th® th. Townahlp of Johnetown. togtohv with th, Townahlpa ol Hop.. Pr® itovllto md Barry rd the SouthwMt Barry County Swrar Authortty. hM «it.md Into a contract with th. County of Boy. acting through It. Bowl ol Public Work, purauwt to Act 186 of th. Public Act. ol MkMgw ol 1867. m wrantM ("Act 1851. wtwraby th. County win conduct wd flnwc th. SouthwMt B*ry County CMPOMI Syltwn and ralatad improvownt. (th. "Imprwrawwnt.") to Mn. vm. of th. Town®up. Including th. spKlai MMMHMnt dlltrtct dMCrttrad b®ow Th. TcwnVilp hm dMwniMd th® pvt ol th. Towrwhip'x obllgMIon contract®! tor purauwt to Act 185 ah®l b. ClrMd by >pKl® MMMm.nl. HvWd ®)®n® prop.n« twratltt®! thmby. Th. TownMIp hM d.t.nnln®! to procMd with th. Imprmranrant., hM wprorad pUm WKl MtimatM of CC.H tor th. Improvwwnt., Md hM d® .nninM • .pwi® MMaownt dl.tnet. contl,ting of th. followmg dMchMd lot. or pvc«l> of rand which v. bvwflt Md by th. Improramot. rd .gWr>.! which • portion ol th. coat of th. Improranrant. •h®l b. apKWIy MMMW: 06-00M6SO19-00 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN th® th. TownMIp SupwrlKX hM mvl. rd cvllhv! • ipri. MMMnwnt mil for th. Spwl® Auvktwii OlUrtct. which roll Mt. forth th. coat of th. Imprawnrl. which U to b. IvMd In th. form of • HWCiV MMMnwnt .gVn® th. land In th. .pKi® MMwmvit dl.tnet TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER. 19**, AT 7*0 P.M. AT THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP HAU. LOCATED AT 13566 M-37, BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. ANO THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that th. m®>.. plana vid Mtirn®.. ol coat ol th. ImpnwvMnta. vid th. ®»cl® aaM.sm.nt roll V. on III. with th. Township Ctor* al th. Townvnp Oftice lor pubile .xvnmaion TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY RLE A WRITTEN AP­ PEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN K DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An wp.vv>c« nray 0. man by an own® or a pvty In inlvMt. or hl. or Itor agvil. In paraon or. In th. alt.m®hra. an appMranca or protMt can ba litod with th. Townahlp by tottar prior to th. having, In which CM. a pvxonai appevanc. u th. hMdng I. not raqulrad. Thi. notica ww authonrad by the Johnatown Townahlp Bovd D«vl: Saptvnb.r 1*. 188* (9'22) JUNE DOSTER, CLERK TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN �Pao« 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22. 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: l*ptamb*r 14. 1994 M**Ung wo* coHod to onto* ot 7:37 MM Can Miltar Goytat* and Compball present NoVttaghom and Tobta absent. Approval ot the Agenda with addition* Approval of August Minutes Daportman, Report* received ond placed on file. Hanning and Zoning Hearing to bo held September 21. Accept bld of 3374 00 tar HR) boot Set mooting tor building Inspector applicant* lor 9-22-94 al 5« p.m Ot Ho*rtovilta Town*Kp Holl Appointed 2 ftroBghtor trainees to H.FD Nottingham arrived ot 9:40 p.m. Set Dangerous building Hearing for Township board, regarding Prairie Schooner cleonup lor O< labor 12. 1994 ot the Proirtavilta Township Holl Approval of payment to Police Officer* tar Form Approval of bid to repair towmhip hall door* Approval of Delinquent tower roll Resolution for in dWrid. out of district delinquent sewer to bo psacou on raa urn. Passed Special Assessment Resolution No 1. District Special Assessment District Approval of Atty Garry Wohon to represent Proirtavilta Township Board in lhe Appeals Hear mg on Firo Dspartmsnt Appeal* September 15. 1994. Approvoi of 31.475 for Gold Plan with Fund Balance. board approved Outstanding biU* to be potd in the amount of 348.740.38 with amendments Ad|oumod at 10:30 p.m. tar Out of Cesmty of Barry PUBLICATION NOnCI File No 94-21480-54 Estate ol MARJORIE C KELLER DECEASED Social Security No 305 48 9685 TO All INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest m the estate may be barred or affected by this hearing. NOTICE A hearing will be hold on October 6 1994 at 9:45 a.m. in the probate courtroom Hosting* Michigan before Judge Richard H Show on rhe petition of G. Kent Koller requesting that G Kent Koller be appointed personal representative of the estate of Marjorie C. Keller Deceased, who lived at 1548 Liberty lone. Hosting*. Michigan ond who died August 28. 1994 and requesting also the wili of the deceased doted November 11. 1993 be admitted to probate. It also is requested that the heirs al low ol »o.d deceased bo determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that oil ctosm* against the estate will bo forever barred unless presented the (proposed) personal representative or to both the probate court and the (proposed) personal roprosoniotive within 4 mon­ th* of the date of publication ol this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then be assign od to entitled persons appearing of record September 14. 1994 James M. Fisher (P264J7) SNGEL HUDSON GEE 8 FISHER 607 North Broodway Hasting*. Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 G KENT KELLER 1004 West Green Hosting* Ml 49058 (616)945-2832 (9/22) NOTICE OF HEARING RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BOARD OF APPEALS NOTICE IS HEREBY Th. Rutland Chart* Townahlp Zoning Boart o< Appeal, will con­ duct a heating, On Saptatnbar 29,1BB4. al 7^0 PM at the Rutland Chert* Townahlp Hall, jaet Heath Howl Haatinga. Michigan To act upon a raquaat ol Mr. Richard OrMnar lor a vananca to conalrucl a lour tool addi­ tion to the north aMa ol Ma garage The addition will ba approximately 5 'eel from the property hne. The property la located al 1731 Iroquole Trail. Haatinga. Ml Deecrtbed aa: Lot a ot AFConZMn Shone. Section 1, Town 3 North. Range 5 Weet. Rutland Townahlp. Barry County. Michigan mtereerod perao.■ dealring to piaaant their views upon the abcro request. either vsrt>* N or In writing, will be glean me opportunity to be heard al the above time and place ' Ann Landers Second honeymoon dreaded Dear Ann Landers: I have an unusual pro­ blem that 1 hope you can help me with. My wife and 1 arc going on what ail of our friends are calling our second honeymoon. It will be our 25th wedding anniversary. and we are go­ ing first class all the way. which we could not afford when we married Sounds like fun. right? Wrong. For the last 10 yean. ’Clara’’ has been mad at me. In fact, she has been so mad that we don’t even sleep together I can count on one hand the times we’ve had sex in the last four yean. The last time was a flop. She said I wasn't very romantic, which turned me off completely It’s hard to be romantic with someone who has a negative comment about everything you do. Still, I’ve never missed a birthday or an­ niversary in lhe entire 24 years. She has miss­ ed several of both I don’t have a clue as to why Clara wants to take this trip. I can’t believe she wants to patch things up 1 have, over lhe years, men tioned marriage counseling, but Clara wasn't interested If she is thinking about sex. 1 have e> surprise for her. The equipment doesn't work anymore So. short of breaking my leg. how do I get out of a vacation I really don't want to go on? My goal has been to survive the next eight years until our youngest child is finished with college, and then I’m out of here. Please give me some help. - Trapped in ( alifomia Dear California: it sounds to me as if Clara arranged this “second honeymoon’’ because she really is interested in romance. Why not meet her halfway? You two are in desperate need of counsel­ ing. 1 hope Clara will agree to start there. If each of you will give just a little, it could be the beginning of a fresh start. Who knows, the equipment might even work again. Did you know that where sex is concerned, the most vital pan of the human anatomy is the brain? Dear Seattle: Of course it would have been better if Jeff had leveled with you before you married, but he didn’t - so accept the fact that he was guilty of the sin of omission, and go on from there. I agree that Jeff is deeply embarrassed that Jane play ed him for a fool What matters now is that you got the guy and Jane didn’t, so forget about the rest of it - it’s small potatoes Gem of the Day: Know when to tunc out. If you listen to too much advice, you may wind up making other people s mistakes One more chance Dear Ann Landers: Please help me. I am a 58-year-old disabled person, not yet helpless but slowly getting there. 1 have been with the same man for almost 30 years We were mar­ ried al one time, but we divorced For the last 20 years, however, we have been living together as man and wife, and I doubt that many people know the difference. “Joe” says a piece of paper doesn't change anything between us. but 1 don't feel that way. His work requires him to be in another town nearby, and quite often, he winds up sleeping there. When I found out that he recently advertised for a companion. I was shocked. With all the diseases out there, he could easily bring something home. When I asked Joe what he could possibly have been thinking of. he said. “You haven’t been much of a wife to me for the past few years, and I need more attention than you have been giving me.” Well, if it’s true, it may be because he jumped in the sack with my first cousin when she was baby-sitting for me. He also bilged the slut next door. When 1 threatened to walk out on him. he actually got down on his hands and knees and begged me to stay. He said 1 could h.tvc everything - the house, the money, can. if only I wouldn't leave him. Here is the problem. I can’t forgive him this time. As a matter of fact, every time 1 look at him. I want to punch his lig’its out. I Mill yearn for sexual attention, but he makes me want to puke. Any answers. Ann? - (intrusting Wife in Victoria. B.C. I>rar Intrusting: Joe doesn’t deserve another chance, but give him one anyway. With your health problems, you need security. Get a bn of counseling to help you handle your anger, and in time, you’ll simmer down. Meanwhile, insist that Joe go with you to a lawyer and have papers drawn up that entitle you to financial security if Joe goes first. Loveless life? Dear Ann lenders: I'm sure this is the craziest question you will ever receive, but 1 need help. I'm a healthy. 32-year-old male virgin. I’ve become very quick-tempered and just plain rotten to be around I've come to the conclu­ sion I will forever be a virgin because no woman would be interested in me. Even if the opportunity presented itself. I am doubtful that I could perform because I’m so self­ conscious alxiut my shortcomings. Due to my position in town, prostitutes are out of the question. What I want lo know is. because of my lousy disposition, unpleasant attitude and low self-esteem, am I destined to go to my grave never having experienced a physical relationship? - Agonizing in Arizona Dear Arizona: The key words in your letter are ’’low self-esteem." Please get some pro­ fessional help. Your confidence index is at zero, and that's your real problem I can pro­ mise you that there is some woman out there who will think you arc wonderful. Gem of the Day: If you want lo make sure your children’s feet are on the ground, try putting some responsibility on their shoulders. Be sure that your child does not have the disadvantage of too many advantages. /j that Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow nith age ? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. HI. 60611-0562. (In Candada. send $5.87) Copyr^jM 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. The appBcaUon lor me above requeet be available tor inspectton at me Rutland Charter Township Ha*, on Monday and Thurodap mornings between km AM and noon. Rutland Charter TowneMp will provide nacaeeary roeaonabla auxiliary *da and services, each aa signets tor me hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being con aktarod ■ the hearing, to IndMduato with dtoaMtoee al me hearing upon five days notice to mo Rutlend Charter TowneMp Ctorh Indhriduato with dtoabliltlea requiring auxiliary aMa tor santoee ahould contact me Rutland Charter TowneMp Ctort by writing or call Ing the ctor* M mo sdftssi or taiepnona vnbor Mated below BARBARA BEDFONU TvRUTLAND CHAT, TER TOWNSHIP CLERK SMI Hearn Road. Haatinga. Ml 4B0M fttft MBZ1M • TOWNSHIP OF BARRY COUNTY OF BAiSRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING and FILING of MAPS, PLANS, ESTIMATES ol COSTS and SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Forgive his debts Dear Am l.aailm: I recently married my high school sweetheart. I’ll call him "Jeff.” Before we grz back together after a threeyear separation. Jeff dated a woman I’ll call “Jane.” They went together for over a year. After Jeff and I married. I found out that he is still paying on a loan he co-signed for Jane, which in my opinion, she won’t pay because she is brtier about our marriage Jeff is also making payments on a $1,000 necklace he bought for her. I know Jeff has no interest in her roman­ tically. but is it wrong for me to be annoyed by this? It would have been so much better if we could have started out debt-free with a dean slate It bugs me that he didn’t tell me about all this garbage before we got married, instead of letting it leak out later Can it be that he was embarrassed b* the fact that she used him? 1 need your opinion on this. Ann. It’s eating me up. - Seattle. Wash. Southwest Bony County Sower Interceptor Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Townahlp of Barry, together with the Township* of Hope. Pralrtevilto and Johnetown and the Southwest Barty County Sewer Authority, nave entered Into a contract with the County of Barry, acting through Its Board of Public Works pursuant to Act 186 of the Public Acta ol Michigan ol 1967, aa amended ("Act 1B5whereby the County will construct and finance the Southwest Barry County Sewage Discos* System and related Improvements (the “Improvements") to serve wees of the Townahlp. Including the special assessment dlstrtct deecrtbed below. The TowneMp has determined that part of the TownaMp'a obligation contracted tor pursuant to Act 186 shall be defrayed by special assess manta levied against properties benefltted thereby The Townahlp hae determined to proceed with the Improvementa, has approved plane and estimates ol costs lor the Improvementa. and has determined a special assessment district, consisting of the following deecrtbed tots or parcels of land which are benefltted by the Improvements and against which a portion of the coat of the Improvementa ahall be specially BMMMd: OS4&OC7 O1S40 0*030074)36-10 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Townahlp Supervisor has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment District, which roll sets forth the cost of the Improvements which Is to ba levied In the form of a special assessment against the land In the special assessment dis’rid. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRY WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON TUESDAY. THE 4TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1994. at 700 P.M. AT THE BARRY TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 2570 E ORCHARD, DELTON. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE IMPROVE MENTS. THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the maps, plans and es. -nates ot cost* of th* Improvements, and the special assessment roll are on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Office for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or a party In Interest. or hie or her agent. In person or. In the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter poor to the hearing, m which case a personal appearance st the hearing Is not required This notice was authorized by the Berry Township Board Dated September 7, 1994 LOIS BROMLEY. CLERK TOWNSHIP OF BARRY Mathew T. Jozwik. Battle Creek and Sonya Jo Seeber. Battle Creek Clayton Ray Damren. Hastings and Gwen Marie Hansen . Hastings Perry Justin O’Donnell. Hastings and Tina Marie Gauck. Middleville. Ganoid Scott Crapo. Delton and Michelle Marie Larsen. Plainwell. John Francis Addy. Hickory Corners and Julie Kay Vermeulen. Hickory Comers. Christopher Darvn Luedecking. Hickory Corners and Shirley Jean Arnold. Hickory Corners. Herman Knoll. Grand Rapids and Rose C Patten. Hastings. Chad R Thurber. Nashville and Shelby Lee Bosworth. Nashville. Waller Alden Kidder. Msidieville and Deborah Lynn Bosscher. Middleville James Donald Henton. Nashville and Carolyn Lynn Seenng. Hastings Ty Douglas Green. Hastings and Jemeca Renae Delaforet. Hastings. Randal Lee Winchester. Middleville and Tara Lynn Hamilton. Middleville Michael C Stone. Shelbyville and Kimber Iv Lynn Richie. Shelbyville ' Paul Douglas McKinstry . Hastings and Susan Ray Keeler. Hastings Douglas Lee Freeland. Hastings and Amy Lynn Gibson. Hastings Andrew T. Jenkins. Hastings and Kimmy Sue VanKampen. Hastings Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. ^Lake OdessaNEWS The Lake Odessa community calendar lists the fall equinox Friday. Sept. 23. at the early hour of 1:19 a.m. We can look forward to shorter, darker days with this Friday the sun directly in the east at its rising and on the ex­ act west -rn horizon at its setting The c dendar lists the annual fall festival at Centra. United Methodist Church’s Fellow.hip Hall. Because of extensive interior work Icing done, the festival will not be held at th's time. However, plans are under way for the rummage sale a few weeks later. By then the interior of the hall should be more usable. New partitions are getting their framework with metal studding. The shape of the new first floor room is visible with the studding in place The open stairway has been gone for a few weeks and there now appears to be the makings of a ceiling for the first floor and a floor for the second story. Workmen have been cleaning the bricks on the church building, using a high lift device. Several limbs had to be cut from the south lawn’s shtsle trees because of their proximity to the building The rear parking lot is filled with sand, blocks, steel and equipment. The health clinic's monthly time for this area will be next Wednesday. Sept. 28. from 9 a.m. to noon in Fellowship Hall. Last week’s Banner reported the sale of the Herbrvck egg products plant on Bonanza Road to the Sunny Fresh Company . Jjlsi week Thursday, funeral services were held at St. Johns for Margery Herbruck. %. mother of the Saranac founder of the several Herbruck poultry enterprises. Hany Herbrvck Jr. The StMe Journal reports that Lansing will be host for the 128th Grand Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star Oct. 10-13. This is a first for Lansing. There are between 2,000 and 3.000 expected from across the United States and Canada. The first evening banquet will be at the Holiday Inn South. The next three days of sessions will be at the Breslin Center on the campus of M.S.U. Sunday’' attendance challenge at Central Church ended in a draw, with the challenge being exactly met so the pastor and chairman of the evangelism committee each received a pie in the face on the lawn outside after the morning service. At the coffee hour, everyone else ate pie. but with fork in hand Emmen Kadwell Sr and wife Charlotte from Dorr at­ tended the morning service, as did some guests from the Northland church where the Rev. Emmen Jr. was formerly pastor Lakewood United Methodist Church is holding a Lay Witness Mission Friday through Sunday Friday night. Ljdxwood football team plays a home game against Charlotte at 7:30 p.m Have you read comment from the colum­ nists about Christmas goods being in the stores this long before Halloween? At the local variety store, the mittens arc on the racks already and other winter merchandise is awaiting placement. Who knows? Maybe we will get ar early snowfall or cold blast It is gratifying to read that Charlotte citizens soon will be able to use their newly located library with much greater space. The former Felpausch supermarket was bought for library use. but more than once millage votes failed so it has taken a few years to reach this point after much fund-raising The older Carnegie library in use since 1903 was to be auctioned Wednesday of this week. The new facility has 12.500 square feet as contrasted to 2.500 in the older building on North Cochran Vans shuttled the books, tapes. CDs and magazines from one facility to the other ) CNN reporter Christiane Amanpour, who has local kin. has been seen earlier this week from Haiti About 10 ^zys earlier she was reporting from Egypt with the Population Conference in progress. Perhaps she could safely do her job without wearing her bullet proof vest she wore on assignments in Yugoslavia and the Middle East. Leah Abbott underwent arthroscopic surgery last week. Her daughter is here from Florida to lend a hand. Harry and Nancy Wallace of Clearwater. Fla., returned home Monday after spending three weeks with Marie Pickens. During their extended visit, memorial services were held for Nancy's mother. Evelyn Chapin, who had been an aunt of the late Clare Pickens. On Tuesday Beulah McLeod of California arrived for a isit with friend Marie Pickens. The Franciscan Retreat Center at DeWitt will be host for the anmial fall meeting of the Church World Service/CROP gathering with an emphasis on “The African Churches Speak.’’ Clergy and lay speakers from Africa will be addressing the participants on Oct 13 in a day-long meeting. Representatives of local CROP groups are invited. True, much of the benefit from the annual walks goes overseas, but the CW/CROP newsletter, gives reports of relief efforts in the U.S. Following the floods in lhe southeastern states 1.157 kitchen utensil kits were distributed along with 416 health kits. 330 clean-up kits and 250 bedding kits. These kits went lo Florida and Georgia. Besides this $124,000 worth of relief and recovery supplies were sent to agencies involved with helping those whose homes were ruined or damaged. With Haiti so much in the news this week, people who walk or sponsor walkers will be gratified to know that medicines valued at $600,000, besides 5,000 pounds of cooking oil and 5.000 pounds of milk powder were sent in August. Back in June. CWS sent a shipment of beam, rice, milk powder, medical supplies; kits for sewing, health and school; byeties, soep with values of $62,000 to partners in the Dominican Republic which shares the island of Hispamob with Haiti to assist with the Hai­ tian refugees. Much of the co-operativi effort with lhe Dominican Republic is to help Hai­ tians to help themselves Al the September meeting of the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society. Harold Stan­ nard brought another of his presentations on the RMS Titanic. Diving expenditkrns have discovered that there is a distance of 350 feet betuccn the two halves of the majestic ship, which drove itself into the ocean floor after encounter with an iceberg. The band on board ship, pbyed the Anglican hymn “Autumn” as the ship sank. There were 700 survivors. Stannard had the good fortune to meet in California Loma Little who had been on the ship but was rescued by lhe Carpathia. On thai evening. President John Waite an­ nounced that for "Christinas Around the Town" the depot people will be selling baked goods, copies of Crossings, bunting and chocolate locomotives as well as raffle tickets on a quilt. The Bonanza Bugle was mailed this week lo members and nearby libraries. This issue has a new feature — a quiz on local history. The v.inner who gets all questions right (by draft) will receive a free ticket on the quilt raffle. Ingham County, in its recent list of mar­ riage licenses, has one for Donald Reed of Lansing and Chen Anne De Laney. The bnde is the daughter of Jack and Barbara DeLaney of Lake Point Drive. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 22, 1994 — Page 9 Ray writes ' 'The year of 1915 started with Ira Shipman helping me cwt wood We had aa old Majestic Range Tx cooking on and two Round Oak heating stoves. We lived just north of Delton. "taring this tune I was grinding our animal feed and doing soov grinding for the neighbors And if this wasn’t enough to keep me busy, we entered into a deal to operate the Grange store. We got the groceries from the Walsh Company of Kalamazoo, storing most of it in the back room of the house, which was realty an enclosed porch. Later, part of this area occame a beihnxMn and ihe rest of the area where the cellar was. \ as continued to be used as rtorage "Grange met during the day during this ex­ periment. With a pothick dinner at noon and a program following The patrons got their groceries during the day. "Charley Whittemore lost his father on Jan. 4. 1915. He spent the late winter and early spring sawing lumber taring early spring, when the runoff from the melting snow fur­ nished waler for the steam engine. I was near­ ly always on the job. poking the green slab wood into the firebox io keep a head of 160 pounds pressure at all times. We had bought a Port Huron engine with a canopy sometime before this and it had much more power than the old Russell "I traded Charley a cob for the Russell Charley Newland had a sate on Friday. 10 and l bought tes hay loader and side delivery rake, a 600 pound sc«te. a cow and a cultivator "There were some who thought that I was crazy lo think that I could use that loader. But help wm getting tern plentiful and the loader worked out all right for me. "Uncle Brass, who lived about four mites from us. died an April 3. 1915. We fed not seen him very often during the winter. He had never married. He did have a phone so that he could romart us if he needed anything. "He had come to Midugan with wither's fsmity. He served some time in the Army dur­ ing the Civil War and when he got home he decided that he did not want the farm his parents would have left to him if he had wanted it. He just took a two-acre plot, lived in a home just large enough for a bed. table, bureau and a stove His bora was big enough for his buggy and had two stalls for horses. He kept a brood mare and raised colts "Some folks thought that he had a fortune accumulated, but as administrator of hu estate. I found that atte* all ths expemm were paid there was about $166 la divide among his seven living brothers ^nd sister (there had been eight, but one Lad died, leaving several children who utoented about $1.50 each as their share). "Neighbors of Uncle Brass Shively had reported to mother that he was not doing very well and shouldn't be staying alone. Mather and I tried to persuade han to e ither come and live wuh as or enter the Soldiers Home in Grand Rapids. He would not do either. "FtnaRy. one of the neighbors threatened m th* he wm going to report his condilioa to the nahnririri. Something hud to be done. I went over there w rth the horse and carriage. I found him sitting m his rocking chair. He had four buckle attics on his feet as they were so swollen font he could not get his shoes on. 1 feh rimt he had not slept in his bed for several nights. I asked him where his coal was and he asked why I wanted to know. 1 told him that I wm going to take bun home wnh me . He told mt <pat onptaocaUy <ta> he «a> no< gomf » wnh me. Jun then Glen Me Nun cane etanr We put bu heavy leather con around The auto on the left Is Identified as s Metz. his shoulders. 1 drove the buggy right up to the steps. We finally got him tended without a struggle He was just to weak to refuse "This is the only time that 1 can remember that he did something he did not want to do. "We came home by way of Whittemore Road. He didn't say a word until just as we reached the bridge over Glass Creek about 30 rods weal of our house. Then he asked me who was at our bouse. 1 told him that Mother. France* and my sister Ruth was (here I heard a noise something like a sigh, looked toward him He was slumped down in the seat. I drove on home and had Frances call Forrest and together we carried him into the house and laid on the bed in our room. "I called Dr. McGuffin It took him about 15 minutes in his Model T Ford to get there Uncle Brass was laying on his right side, fac­ ing the door when the Doctor came in He could see that there was a large cancerous growth under ha right jaw I still can't understand how we had not noticed or known "He died attdure'buried him in Rutland Cemetery beside one of Mother's sisters, who had drowned when she was about 6 yean old. in the mill race of the water powered mill which Grandfather Shively had built southeast of the intersection of what is now Chief Noon­ day and Whittemore roads. "Charley Whittemore and I look the rough box wnh Unde Bruxs' body tn it to the cemetery for interment. Vaults had not yet come into popular use Uncle Brass has a large monument which would coat a small for­ tune these days "Uncle Brass had not gotten along real well with members of the Shively family. He had come out of the Army with very tender feet, no doubt from the cold, the wet and the lack of boots or shoes too many times The Shively lads liked to step on ten toes to torment him This could cause him to give them a boot where it was effective. Then they set a dead fell for him. a teg over a doorway in the mill Grandfather discovered if in time to save him from a bump on the head. "The father of Vera Mittenger started a lawsuit against Charley Whittemore for damages after has son was kilted white work­ ing at die sawmill. However, after all the testimony and evidence was all in. the judge threw the matter out of court. "Vera had the job of sawing the slabs from GOODYEAR BROS. HASTINGS. MICH. Shelf and Heavy Hardware Farm Toole and Machinery Vehiclet and Harnett BARRY COUNTY ACENTS FOR SkarplA Wato. Tubular Works Separator* — Flint Carries. — Msf-tie — Lowe Bros. Hifh Standard Paiuts aud Varwiakea — Joka Deere Im- ylemaota—Oliver Plows — StudekaLer Wafow — McCray Rrfr^nton Fiakinf Tackle — Sporting Good* — Guua and Amntuaitioa — Cutlery aud Silverware — Round Oak Stoves — Furnaces ind Range* — Steam and Hot Water Heating — Sanitary Plumbing. Most complete stock in Barry County GOODYEAR BROS. HASTINGS. MICH. Goodyear Bros, advertisement, circa 1906. the tegs. He had a habit of throwing the belt that ran fror.i the main shaft, which ran the big saw. It could be easily done by not doing tir slab sawing in the right way. "Charley had told him repeatedly to never try and put this beh on when the engine was running the line shaft. But Vera ignored lhe orders. When Charley was busy with his o*.. work. Vera tried it and was caught m it and was terribly torn up. "My uncle bought a second-hand car of Joseph Rodgers who operated a grocery store in Hastings. It was a Metz Roadster, a car quite similar lo the Carter car, but smaller "As uncle was not the least bit mechanical. I was called on to keep the car in shape to rtn I don't remember if he ever drove it by himself. I bought the car when it was sold in Hastings on July 10. The school picnic was on July 22. sports day at Dowling. I won $3 for going the slowest with a car. The band played at Streeter's Landing on July 4 that summer and played with a Kietuel Band at Vermontville Aug 26 and at the County Fair on Sept. 17 and 18. That fall found us busy with husking com and shredding the fodder Dad and John Prison had bought a four roll husker shredder Dad sold out hts imrf to John, as Charley had purchased a six-rail McCormick husker. several oi me neignoomooQ people cameo Woodmen Insurance policies We had our meetings at the Grange Hall "la the early days of 1916 Charley moved the saw mill to James Anders' place to work, la February. Orson Tobias, our mail carrier from Shultz had scarlet fever. The creamery at Shultz burned March 19. "The crankshaft on the Carter car broke for the second time on May 24. The summer was spent much as usual, playing in the band at Pomona Grange, at the fair and sports day at Dowling and the school picnic. "In the fall, we began making cement blocks to use in building a front porch on the house And Harry Dunn built a site on the Deal place, northwest of where they finally bought. Dad Otis got a new Maxwell about this time. We took a trip to Manion. 165 mites. "We had Goodyears come out that fall to see what type of heating we would need lo heat the place. The boiler arrived at Shultz Depot on Nov. 8. We got the radiators on Nov. 17 and Warren Ward from Goodyears brought out pipe and helped me to get all of it down into the cellar. Mr. Ward drove an lnternational chain drive track with small solid rubber tires on artillery wheels. We steamed up the heating plant for the first time on Nov. 26. ' John Erway was bora at 4:20 on Tuesday. Nov. 28. "On Dec 11.1 went to Detroit to interview a Metz salesman, returning by way of Lansing and the Michigan State Grange meeting. 1 stayed overnight with Claire Otis. The Grange session lasted from Dec. 13 through the 15th. It was very cold the entire time, below zero. On Dec. 30,1 returned to Detroit and ordered three cars from Patson and Vegue. "Roy Erway traded me some cows and a bull for one of the cars. I delivered it for $475, which included the license. "Tires on the cars in those days were smooth, unless rough treads were ordered at a higher price. "Charley and 1 went to Detroit on Jan. 2 to pack up our Metz cars We saw Charles Asptnall white we were there. He was an old school mate from Edgar School He and 1 passed the eighth grade exams at the same time This was the last time that I ever saw him. as he died not too many years later "White in Detroit. Charley and I took m two shows and we saw a fire We made a top home with our car from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. “On April 3. 1917. Roy Erway and 1 went to Detroit on the midnight tram to pick up hts car Roy paid me for his car with money he received from Dick Bates, who owned the Swcezy farm. Mr. Bates wanted some more cattle so he paid Roy $475 for the cattle and Roy paid it to me for his Metz car "I sold a car to France Gorham. France. Kern Otis and 1 went to Detroit on the n»x<n train. We left Detroit the next day at 10 a.m. We got home at 10 p.m. This was on April 20 and 21. 1917. "Dan and Roy Douglas and 1 went to Detroit to get their car This was on April 20. 1917. Tne . jads were very bad. particularly around Jackson "Mother. Mina and Charley and I went to Detroit after their car on May 12. We stayed overnight in Brighton and then came on home "Vera Kittinger was working for me that year He was supposed to he plow ing on May 24. He was stuxxmg at crows instead and managed to shoot off one of his tors. So we were without a hired man and wc had all those cars io service "The Metz cars were friction drive. The roads were not yet auto roads They had car­ bide light. Maned and ran on magnetos They had to be cranked by hand There was no lead ed gas. so it kept me busy cleaning spark plugs, cleaning carbon from cylinder heads, replacing worn friction rims "Knowledge about autos was very limited that some of the trouble was in the heads of the owners One fellow had the idea that a sparkplug had to be put back m the same cylinder from which it was taken. Not true. I spent a lot of time tinkering with cars that summer for anyone who came along, not jusi for the ones which I had sold "The band played at Rutland on May 30 and at a big celebration at the Grange Hall on July 4 Kern took his popcorn wagon over there There were about 150 people at the celebration. On Aug. II. we went to hear "Creatores' Band. ” At the Grange Rally held cm Aug. 18 our Grange won in all events. "Tn make a little cash money, we picked huckleberries and sold them at the Shultz More. "Then silo filling started We filled first at Gorham's, then around through the neighborhood. At home we laid the cement Nocks aiJ cemented the floor in the front porch. We also helped Dick and Nellie lay up the cement block wall for their house. "There were several sates that fall. Charley bought a sorghum press at Morgan. Cain had a sate on the Wurm place 1 bought his milk wagon and took over his milk rout-. 1 clerked a sate on Nov. 29. "The year of 1918 started out with Mother Erway ill with pleurisy. The roods were so bad that Dr. Clarence Lathrop had difficulty getting out here. We had Aunt Sarah Erway (Parker Erway's wife) staying with us and helping us out. She was as responsible as the doctor for mother's recovery "I was hauling nu?k to the condense ry in Hastings. They closed on Jan. 17, 1918. Sugar was rationed due to the war and the Plant needed a constant supply for their pro­ duct. Charley and I tapped about 100 hard maples and boiled the sap down to syrup. "On Jan. 12, there was a very bad blizzard. Temperatures were down to 12 degrees below zero. The winds were blowing up to 60 mites an hour. It took two days to get the roads open for teams. There was nothing to do except split wood and pick over be?*.. "By Feb. 5. mother was well enough that Aunt Sarah could go home. She came downstairs for the first time in a month. The Farm Bureau organized in Barry County on March 23. 1918. I drove a solicitor around the county to help with this. "In April, I began shearing sheep again for some cash money. Jim and I went after seed oats from Frank Tobias "Charley bought a cider mill from hit dad. He began to tear it down to move it. I sold two tires. 31x4. off of the Carter car. I put a cutout on Harry Dunn's car. "On June 21, I attended the Alumni Ban­ quet in Hastings, and on June 27. 1918,1 saw my first aeroplane We went to Cascades Lan­ ding. Gun Lake "We did a lot of thrashing and put up the wall for the cider mill all during August Then with September came silo filling, when all of the neighbors worked together "Genevieve was bom at 6:15 on Sept. 15. She was there before the doctor arrived. "On the 20th of September. John, Floy. Ira McCallum and I went to Grand Rapids in Ira's Buick. We played for some Grange doings. "October found us making sorghum syrap and finishing up the fall work. "The war ended on Nov. 11, 1918. There was a big Victory Celebration in town with a huge crowd gathered there. "I traded the old Carter engine to F. Bab­ cock for a bushel of onions, a breast drill and a pies hammer We worked on the telephone line on Park's Road from 9 to 4 on Dec. 12. We got three scrapers for roud work and used them four days. "We had Christmas at Evas that year. "In January of 1919, 1 helped Charley block up the mill. Charley and I went together and bought a John Deere manure spreader at Schroder's sate near Algonquin School. "White we were sawing we ran onto a tooth from a spike tooth drag in one of Frank Laubaugh's logs. It look about a week to remedy the saw mill. with the whole gang on the job. "On that same day, March 20, 1919. Winn Matteson was murdered in Kalamazoo. He had worked for my dad for many years. "We put in a force pump for drinking water with a 220-gaUon open top tank over the north end of the stairway. We used that tank for and system for many yean until it rusted through. We then changed into a pressure type water supply. "We went to Ionia Reformatory io took for a herd bull. Charley, Dad Otis. Clarence Otis, Forest, John and 1 wanted to find one to use for our herds. "During haying in July, Jim Grames broke his arm when he slid off from a toad of hey. I took him to the doctor to have it set. We pick4 ed the Grames huckleberries for them that year. (To be continued) NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears in the Banner OU HOC ROAST SOTS RANCH - 3793 GUN LAKI RD. Subscribe 943-8051 •ia.ua p»f p«r»on CoR tor Tickets 945-2791 3793 Uta fcL Mosttno. 14 49064 TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Mid FILING OF MAPS, PLANS, ESTIMATES OF COST AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Southwest Barry County Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Townahlp of Prairieville, together with the Townships of Hope, Barry and Johnstown and the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority, have entered Into a contract with the County of Barry, acting through its Board of Public Works pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1967, aa amended ("Act 135'1 whereby the County will construct and finance the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System and related Improvements (the •'Improvements") to serve areaa of the Township, including the special assessment district described below. The Township has determined that part of the Township's obligation contracted for pursuant to Act 186 shall be defrayed by special assessments levied against properties benefltted thereby. The Township has determined to proceed with the Improvements, has approved plans and estimates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district, consisting of the following described lots or parcels of land which are benefittad by the Improvements and against which a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: 064)12 -130-009-00 064)12 190021-00 064)12 19002300 06012-36003600 06012-40000100 06012-40000400 06012-41001500 06012-41002000 08012-41002100 06012-41002200 06012-41002500 08012-41002700 08012-41002800 08012-41003300 06012-41003900 08012-44000500 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment District, which roll sets forth the cost of the Improvements which is to be levied in the form oi a special assessment against the land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, THE 12lh DAY OF OCTOBER, 1994. at 7:30 P.M. AT THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 10115 8. NORRtS ROAD, DELTON. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the maps, plans and estimates of cost of the improvements, and the special assessment roll are on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Office for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT ANY OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN X DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or a pvty in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in tbe alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter poor to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing is not required This notice was authorized by the Prairieville Township Board. Dated September 14. 1994 NORMA JEAN CAMPBELL, CLERK TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1994 LEGAL NOTICES Meeting col ted mmci SWSWS Volun»ory So At»es»men» 0i»» Com No. 43000771 04 S PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FE DE RAI CREDIT UNION, o federally JAMES E SfMINGTON ond JANET ( SIM1NGTON jointly and severally. ond HAYFORD ANN ROSALIE Stephen L. Hasten (Pl4733) STEPHEN I. HASLETT P.C. Attorney for PfoinliH IF COLLEGE IS IN YOUR CHILDS FUTURE U S SAVINGS BONDS SHOULD BE IN YOUR PRESENT currant rate information. caN 1-KXMUSBOND . 1-MMS7-2K3 (416) 60S W77 NOnCE tS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a fovor of PLAINWELL COMMUNITY H DEWAL CREDIT UNION CM Ptointfo and agomsl JAMES E SIM MGTON and JANET I SMMNGTON. Defendants. STEFHEN I. HASLETT. F.C. Of. STEPHEN L. HASLETT (P1473S) (10/27) Attorney for Plaintiff TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND RUNG OF MAPS, PLANS, ESTIMATES OF COST TROLL AND SPECIAL A Southwest Barry County Sower Interceptor Special Assessment District Bruce and Edna Crothers were hosts of the first birthday party of their twin great­ grandchildren Sept. 9. Eleven grownups gathered to sec Jacob Lee and Claire Ann Angel-Williams celebrate. There were two parents, two grandmothers, two great-grandparents, two aunts and two uncles, but only one cousin. There were two candles on one cake which had a music box topped with two little mice (a boy mouse and a girl mouse) dancing around. But there were too many presents to count and too much food to be eaten and too much laughter and conversation to record in this story, but everybody sang “Happy Birthday" loudly. The twins parents are Ellen Angel and Michael Williams of Eaton Rapids. The Woodland Woman's Study Club's first meeting of the 1994-95 year was a luncheon at Bob's Restaurant in Lake Odessa last week. Special guests were Bette Makley of Lake Odessa and Barbara Muehl of Bend. Ore., and Cathedral City, Calif. The program was poetry, and after Nell Stannard read several selections, including the favorite of Ruth Niethamer. each person pre­ sent read one of her own favorites The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening in their den Ron Coppess, chairman of the Industrial Technology Department at Lakrwood High School, was guest speaker which bis students participated last year. The student raised the neneassty money, designed and built at* electric car and competed in a race at the Berlin Raceway. Marne. The Lakewood car finished fifth out of 21 more money spent and much more profes­ sional help in their construction and building Dinner was meal loaf. The Lions discussed the recent chicken barbecue and realized they had made what was probably the largest profit ever from lhe event. All of that profit will go to local, state and international Lions Club chanties. A chicken twtecae wm held at Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 jest of Clarksville Saturday. They served approx­ imately 200 people with chickens they cooked behind the church parking lot. This chicken dinner was to benefit Camp Brethren Heights. NOTICE 18 HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Hope together with the Township* were held at Brodbeck Pond Sunday. The day hare entered into a contract with the County of Barry, acting through Its Board of Public Worts pursuant to Act 18J of the Public Acta of Michigan of 1967. as amended ( ‘Act The first event was the annual Paul Brodbeck descendent family reunion dinner at 1 p.m. Margaret said there were 115 people at the dinner. They inchided Mr and Mrs. Ed­ die Ellcey from Ypslanti; Paulette Brodbeck from Novi; John Meade from Plymouth; Jackie Meade from Marshall; Gayion Miskie thereby. district. constating of the following diacrtbid lots or percale of land which arebanafM 06097-032-02300 06067-03202500 0600703202600 0600703203100 06007 27001000 06007-36000300 060.’7-02900500 0640702900900 J6O0703101000 0600703200100 0600703200110 0600703202100 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor has made and certified a and Mrs. Robert Uirey from North Man­ chester, Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Foland from Angola. Ind.; Mr. and Mrs. George Ellcey and Mr. and Mrs. Mike Simpson from Grand Rapids; Marilyn Piet* from Okemos. Mr and Mrs. Rick Poole from Ionia; Mr. and Odessa. Clarksville and Hastings The dinner also celebrated the 80th birthday of Russell Brodbeck of Woodland After 2 p.m.. guests started arriving for the Richard and Mildred Brodbeck were hosts for a reception to celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary Sunday afternoon. zk granddaughters, including suits from material with cows on it so the city babies will realize they have a farm background. 1 ue Lakewood Community Volunteer Am­ bulance held its September dinner at Cunn­ inghams* Acre Sunday. The menu was beef and ham. and around 250 people were served. After the dinner. Irene Moore was asked to draw tickets for the winners uf the annual quilt raffle, as she has no connection to the am­ bulance organization, but was a guest at the dinner. The blue crazy quilt was won by Steve Peters of Ionia. The second prize, a hand­ made atghan, was won by Dave Brown of Vermontville. Third prize, another hand­ made afghan. was won by Clay Colwell of Lake Odessa. Fourth prize was a rag rug. which went to Belly Carpenie' of Woodland. Fifth prize was two tickets'lor the October dinner and they were won by Mike Gregorski. an EBI employee from Lake Odessa. Thirty-four “Keenagers" from Lakewood United Methodist Church enjoyed breakfast al a restaurant in Freeport Saturday mc—.ing. Later, they visited the Cheeseborough Rake Factory. Diane Barnum and her mother, Mary Mulford, will fly to California hie this week for Diane to consult with doctors ’( Stanford University and perhaps have surgery on her Jerry Bates also will have surgery this The Rev. Ward Pierce of Lakewood United Methodist conducted a revival at Grant Center near Big Rapibs from Sunday through Wednesday this week. In his absence Sunday. DtSTWCT. AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that tha maps, plans and estimates of coat of the the Township Office for public examination TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL, BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AMD PROTESTS THE or pretest can ba Mod with the Townahlp by letter prior to the hearing. In which case friends came to wish the Richard Brodbeck* well. All family members were already there. Brianna Marie Mackenzie was bom at Piedmont Hospital in Atlanta. Ga.. on Labor Karen Mackenzie, who weighed 9 pounds and 13 ounces at birth. Judy Mackenzie, last week drove lo Mariette. Ga.. to meet the young lady. They returned Friday. cradle, which the young parents took back to This notice was authorized by the Mope TowneMp Board. SHIRLEY R CASE. CLERK TOWNSHIP OF HOPE though she will outgrow it very soon. sorts of baby girl things for the two MacKen- NEV ISSUE, 9/15/96 This announcewent is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities. The offer is Made only by the official statement. 82.395,000 Barry County, Michigan Building Authority Medical Care Facility Building Authority Bonds General Obligation Liaited Tax Series 1994 MBIA Insured Amount 95,000 100,000 100,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 125,000 150,000 150,000 150,000 175,000 175,000 175,000 200.000 200,000 225,000 Coupon Maturity 8.00 5.80 5.20 5.30 5.40 5.50 5.60 5.70 5.75 5.80 5.85 5.90 5.95 6.00 6.00 6.00 7/1/02 7/1/03 7/1/0* 7/1/05 7/1/06 7/1/07 7/1/08 7/1/09 7/1/10 7/1/11 7/1/12 7/1/13 7/3/16 7/1/15 7/1/16 7/1/17 Price 119.07 104.88 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 YTH 5.001 5.101 5.201 5.301 5.401 5.501 5.601 5.701 5.751 5.801 5.851 5.901 5.951 6.001 6.001 6.001 228 N. Church St. • Hastings. Michigan 616-945-3553 • 1-800-288-5220 “Great Is The Measure of Our Father"i Barry County has received a "Work First" grant of $203,394 from »he stale through the Mid Counties Employment A Training Cjnsortium. The grant, part of Mid Counties* award of $1,327,760 from the slate, will fund and im­ plement the program, which will begin Oct. put more trained people in lhe work force. This program will be mutually beneficial to both the job seekers and to local employers.’’ Services also is involed in the program. “Work First” is designed to move Michigan residents off welfare into jobs in­ stead of sending recipents automatically to education programs. Efforts will be made to An additional incentive is that welfare recipents will be allowed to keep the first participants will be assessed accordingly, which may lead to subsequent educational or on-the-job training in order to gain Michigan Gov. John Engler jur bottom line in Michigan — to encourage work first." Under the program, the state's 27 service delivery areas responsible for administering local job training programs will work closely with local offices of the Depart of Social Ser­ vices to design local strategies to find people jobs. Mid Counties, as such, will work close­ ly with the Barry County DSS office to try to secure employment for welfare recipients. Delores E. Diggs, executive director of the consortium, said. "Based on our long history that the Work First program is right on line to Come to the. Loftus Fund Raiser hesOajt Stytteker W 5:06-8:90 p.M. at the Middle Villa Greenery Room Diggs added that the extra resources will enable the consortium to provide additional female heads of households. thus promoting economic self-sufficiency and reducing above that without affecting benefits. For more information about the "Work First** program, call Diggs at 965-0521 or Ron Decker, director of the Barry County Department of Social Services office at 946-3205. said. number of public assistance families who are LEGAL TOMMY H REED ond. EMM.Y N. REED GARRY A. RASMUSSEN and ZOE A. RASMUSSEN JAMES I. JUHNKE (P24416) nnorney rar nomTirrs 833 GoMon Avenue GARY A. RASMUSSEN ZOE A. RASMUSSEN Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND ORDER TO ANSWER PRESENT HONORABLE DISTRICT JUDGE GARY R. HOtMAN. fated by TOMMY H REED and EMILY N REED Ptoin tiffs. against GARRY A. RASMUSSEN and ZOE A. RASMUSSEN, Defendants. in this Court lo forfeit a land contract concerning real property described We promise you fine food and a chance to talk to some of the candidates & their staff. *16.00 Mark Christensen the general sessions. All of these sessions are open to anyone who wishes to attend. County wins ‘Work First’ grant niversary of Richard and Mildred Brodbeck. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1964. al 7:15 PM AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 5463 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD. John Waite gave a sermon at the moring wor­ ship service. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a Lay Witness Mission this weekend. More than 20 guests witnesses will come from other places and stay in church members' homes. The weekend events will begin with a potluck meal Friday evening, with lhe guests sitting with their host families. Later, the first general session will be held in the sanctuary and lhe location of Saturday's coffee group locations will be made. Saturday will include a men's breakfast, a luncheon and an evening pig roast. After the breakfast, a team meeting and communion will be held with others welcome at 8 a.m. Coffee groups will meet in homes at 10 a.m. and everyone will come back to the church for a provided luncheon at noon. Saturday afternoon will include a sharing lime and free time to visit with shut-ins or whatever. There will be a general session in Fellowship Hall at 7 p.m. after the pig roast. Small groups will again meet at 8 p.m. and prayer and meditation will be held in lhe sanc­ tuary at 9 p.m. The guest Lay Witnesses will conduct the Sunday morning worship service and Sunday school, and after a farewell lunch, which will be an all-church potluck, the team members IT IS HEREBY ORDERED foot the Defendant. ZOE per person Beservatlon* may be made at the Middle Villa Inn jbI ashed in lhe Hastings Banner once each wook < four (4) consecutive weeks. IT t$ FURTHER ORDERED that o copy of the Sum- (Paid for by Committee to Elect Loftus. 4104 Johnson Rd . Middleville, Ml 49333) GARY R. HOLMAN S Edward D. Jones & Co. JAMES L JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiffs (10/13) �Mutual fund investment strategy: One of the mjjnr challenges of buying a mutual fun i is selecting one with the invest­ ment objective that fits your needs Often, too much emphasis is placed on performance rather than how that performance is achieved. Funds with the same stated objectives typical­ ly yield different levels of performance — and different degrees of risk. With more than 4.000 mutual funds available, there is a fund to fit virtually every investment objective. Therefore. it's impor­ tant to be sure that the investment parameters and the philosophy of the fund s manager meet your investment needs Although there are numerous categories of investing, for practical purposes they can be condensed into us major investing styles 1. Funds looking for emerging growth seek out small companies tn exciting new mduetnes Typically, these companies have limned business history and offer above­ average risk. The fund managers, however, weigh the risk against possible rewards If they choose successfully. emerging growth is where the most generous profits can be made. Current income is seldom expected. 2. Growth-fund managers buy stocks that are typically established in their industries These companies have survived the emerging stage and are poised for continued long-term growth. There is still risk, but there is also a management history and financial basis Cur­ rent income is negligible 3. Value, or growht aud texornt investing focuses on secunties that are selling at a price reasonable or lower than the company's earn­ ings should demand Managers are concerned with price-to-earnmgs ratios (P/E). book value and dividend history 4. Income investing typically offers a secure dividend higher than either the Dow Jones Industrial Average or the Standard A Poor's 500 The managers select securities that not only have a history of stable dividends but also offer the potential of rising income. Utilities and preferred stocks typic&ily make up a large portion of these portfolios The nsks are lower than with growth investing. The primary reward of income investing is Letters to the Editor, continued Sophomores deserve more playing time 7b Tlu Editor: dependable and growing dividends 5. Fixed-income, or bond investing con­ centrates on high current income and protec­ tion of capital. Of all the investment strategies, this can be the most confusing. While bonds are debt, and therefore are paid before stockholders, they still offer a wide range of risk. Bonds are subject to the ability of the issuer to pay regular interest and to return principal at maturity. The less credit­ worthy an issuer, the more interest the issuer must pay lo borrow the money. An investor who selects a bond fund with the highest mon­ thly income could be disappointed by an un­ timely drop in value or income due to the poor quality of the portfolio. Even the highestquality government securities are exposed to interest rale changes and market fluctuations. 6 Money-market funds invest only tn short-tenn. fixed-income securities; U.S. government securities; or cash equivalents The maturity of securities in these funds is generally six months or less. They serve more as a parking place for unmediate cash than as an investmeit. These funds manage to keep principal staMe and allow deposits and withdrawals without charge. Mutuia ’unds have become a popular way lo invest. However, with this popularity comes an increasing demand ou inve_iors to unders­ tand not only how their money is managed by also what nsks to expect Carefully study the investment strategy and objectives of any mutual fund you own or plan to buy. The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company AT&T Amentech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler Clark Equipment CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Fort General Motors oistdci Close Change 55’/. 41'/. 53’/. 46*/. 67’/. + 1*/. —— 20’/. 48*/. 74'/. 58*/. 11’/. 27*/. -V. + 2*/. -’/. —'/. ♦ '/. -’/. ♦ •h + '/. +»/. 49’/. Great Lakes Bancorp 26”/. 28’/. 70’/. IBM JCPsnney 52*/. Johnson & Johnson 499. Kmart 17’/. Kellogg Company 53’/. McDonald's 26*/. 48*/. Sears Southeast Mich Gas 19V. Spartan Motors 15’/. Upjohn 35*/. Gold $393.30 Sliver 5.63 Dow Jones 3869.09 Hastings Mfg. —Vw —— +1 -•/. + '/. -*/. —1 -•/. —— -’/. -*/. -i-3.00 + .14 —10.77 DO I NEED MOKE THAN JUST A WILL? I have heard th* a will is act enough if I want to fully plan for my future 7b The Editor: The Chief Elected Officials are implementing procedures to obtain nominations for Barry County representatives on the Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Private Industry Council (PIC), as mandated In Section 102 of the Job Training Partnership Act amended in 1992. The function of the PIC Is to provide guidance and exercise How can I arrange for the kind of heakh care I want? Aad can I ready avoid probate and keep my nssaasl affaire private by otatiag a tnurf oversight with respect to activities conducted under the local Job Training Hans to serve economically disadvantaged residents of Barry, Branch, and Calhoun Counties, In partnership with the Chief Elected Officials. ANSWER: Jwt a will a am enough' A complete plan should -dude a Living WiU. a Durable Rower of Attorney far Heahh Care, ami a general Power of Attorney ! Deputies seek rape suspect Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they are searching for a man in connection with the alleged rape of a 47-year-oid Hastings woman Tbe rape reportedly occurred recently near tbe corner of Gun Lake and Yankee Springs roads, deputies said. They said tbe woman was acquainted with her attacker, but did not know him well. , She daarrihnd toe unu.-pictured above with an artist's sketch, as being in hts mid 40s, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weigh­ ing about 180 pounds ’ He reportedly has brown eyes and brown collar-length hair with a mustache and straight gray sideburns. He was wearing an earring in his right ear and could have a scratch on his nght cheek, police said. The victim told police the man s last name might be "Springer" and he may have been from tbe Delton area at one time. He may also be driving a 1984 or 1985 Monte Carlo, deputies said. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Sgt. George Howell at the Barry County Sheriffs Department. PUBLIC NOTICE BARRY PRIVATE INDUSTRY COUNCIL NOMINATIONS QUESTION: Representatives of the private sector must bo nominated by the area Chamber of Commerce or other general purpose business organization. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested In serving on the HC, contact your local Chamber of Commerce or Mid Counties Consortium. Qualifications are: 1) chief executive, owner, chief operating officer or other privatefor-profit sector executives who have substantial management or policy responsibilities; 2) represen­ tative of Industrial or demographic composition of Ran far your future Mtoe aaro YOU. and am foe the business community, Including smell business (fewer than 500 employees) end minority-owned and female-owned businesses; and 3) commitment to act ively part icipate and attend tH-month ly meetings Representatives of organized tabor must be nominated by a labor organization. Nominees must be representative of Barry County organized labor. Tlw fwpfBBsntsttw of cowtiiwnKy^oood ovyoniife ttons (defined as private non-profit organisations) and the Departwisnl of Social Services can be nominated by any Interested group. Qualifications for all of the sectors listed above Include demonstrated Interest and experience In providing job training services In Barry County and a commit­ ment to actively participate and attend scheduled GD.ERAL PRACTICE OF meetings Call 945-5050 Nominations forms may be requested by telephon­ ing (616) 9650521 or writing; Chief Elected Officials, P.O. Box 1574, Battle Creek, Mi 49016. Nominations must be completed by October 7,1994. 306 South Church. Minings 328,000,000 Barry County E^r 4s Hasangs Adult A Community Education in cooperation with Maple Valley Schools Early Childhood Education resioefns As a resident of the proposed Maple Ridge H—tone District. I do not believe that the district designation will necessarily benefit the c«y of Hastings Hastings should be proud of the jobs residents have done to repair, fix up and beautify the real estate around the city There may be those who do not want to see some off these fine old houses altered, but it should be kept in mind that the houses are owned by people whose visions and needs may he dif­ ferent than theirs. I implore the City Council to send a letter to each homeowner tn the proposed district The teller should include a copy of restrictions that will be imposed on each homeowner. The survey should solicit comments and ask the following questions 1. Are you in favor of the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District ’ 2. Are you opposed to the proposed Maple Ridge Histone District'’ 3 Do you have no opinion on the proposed Maple Ridge Histone District' The survey would provide a method for the Cny Council to know what the homeowners included in lhe proposed historic district think and it would provide guidance on how to vote. Thomas W Dunham Hastings Philips, who was employed at the company for 24 1/2 years; Vivian Thoriey. 15 years; Norman Turner, 32 years; Hertha WaKczek, 6 years; and Norman Turner's wife, Virginia. MlUaWKMB --------- --------------A- should be surveyed year are (left to right) Monica Finkbeiner. who worked for Hastings Mutual for 19 years, Gloria Windes, 27 years; Josephine Vandewater, 24 years; Thelma Fra.tcisco. 17 years; Jean Ziegler, 18 years; Dorothy Jones. 22 years; (second row) Jeenette Philips, and her husband Robert The retirees who attended the recognition luncheon this — STOCKS - 1 tow been attending the goto' games for about three yeart now. but no more. My granddaughter and a few other sophomores have only played about four minutes in a game for this season, because the coach sees fit to play the treshmen most of the time. This is not fair and some of the sophomore girts have quit I don’t Name them. Who wants io just sit and watch? It's a waste of Volume time I jew hope <hn dwngex woo The other ■citoois route their girt* Why can't we do duxIf something doesn't change, the coach may find he doesn't have enough to make a team ■1-1 - CM- -H__l______ _ neien csnciienuargcr. Hustings ntstonc Hastings Mutual hosts retirees luncheon Retirees were honored by Hastings Mutual for their work with the company last week. An annual event, the retirees and their spouses are invited lo come to the company at break time so they can visit with friends, and also talk to the company president for comments about the latest inovations in the company and their lives. A photo of the group is taken, and then luncheon is served. Tbe B 4 preschool to a free program for children who must be 4 years old on or before December 1st of the current year. The child must meet at least two (2) of the categories to qualify for the program: .<# Barry County B 4s REGISTRATION FORM CHILD’S NAME---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Date of Birth PARENTS NAMEPHONE ADDRESSCITYZIP HASTINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT YES NO Please return completed form lo: Hartings Adult ind Community Education 520 W. South St. Hastings. MI 49058 MAPLE VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICTYES NO For information, call 948-4414. * JW Preference AM PM Enrollment is limited. REGISTER EARLY!!! �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 22. 1994 Lakewood surprises Delton with 50-38 win After starting lhe season 0-6. the Lakewood girls vanity basketball team didn't look much like a threat to the Delton team. Tuesday. Lakewood surprised them Delian was duly surprised. Lakewood stunned the Panthers 50-38. using superior height and strength to the ball to keep tbe Lady Vikes in the game despite being down by seven at half lime. The Vikings battled back to lead by a basket at the three-quarters mark and walked away in the fourth to notch a win for the first time this year. Joni Daniels, skying above all others on lhe floor, pulled down more than 20 rebounds and the strength of MacKcnzie Pierson in the lanes kept the Panthers from the inside basket. Angie Mouser, who according to the Viking score keeper, was rather timid to start the season had a hand in on many a stolen ball or turnover. Against the Panthers she was everywhere all the lime. Daniels was the top scorer in lhe game with 14 and Mouser had 12 points. Delton seemed to control the pace of lhe game in the first half and had the Lady Vikes dancing to its tune. In the second half, the Vikes took control of the dance and used its assets to force D-K to the outside. The Vikes two-three and one-on-one defense effectively closed off avenues of approach and pul if the Panthen away from their game. D-K's Amy Cook and Justie Goff were held lo nine points and Katie Matteson and Sam Hudson were held to eight in the non­ league contest. Tbe Vikings also fulfilled Coach Amy Kehnle's goal of scoring ui double figures in each quarter. The team scored 10 in tbe first. 11 in tbe second. 14 in tbe third and 15 in the final eight minutes. Tbe Lady Vikes defense also held tbe Panthers to 10 points in the second half. Tbe Vikings will travel to Lansing Catholic Central, tonight and to Portland. Sept. 27. Tbe Panthers will host Paw Paw tonight and Middleville Sept. 24. Dettoris problem was Lakewood's answer as Amy Cook, No. 22. tries to defend an inbound pass to Lakewood's Joni Daniels. Latowootfs Andrea Love. No. 24 gets a tfxX od belore Delton's Justle Gott can get Into btocMng ooctton. Hastings eagers drop two in hoop action The Hastings girls varsity basketball team fell to 1-3 overall and 0-1 in tbe Twin Valley with losses to Sturgis 68-46. Sept. 15 and <kand Ledge 50-39. Sept. 20. Mindy Schaubei was the leading scorer in Tuesday's non-league contest agains* the Comets, with 12 points. The team's life was made difficult with trying to contain one of tbe Capital Area Conference s leading scorer Mary Randall. She scored 18 points for Grand Ledge, including 10 tn lhe third period The two team posted a 20-20 tally at the end of the first half, but lhe three-basket lead by the Comets in tbe third boosted them enough to win. Rachel Young had nine rebounds and eight steals in the game and Schaubei had nine rebounds and went four for four at the Conservation Club shooting scores free throw line. Molly Arnold was three for four at the stripe. Hastings was wounded in the first half at Sturgis when Rachel Pierson scored 16 of he: 21 points. Melissa Miller had 16 points and Erica Rohr had 11 in the game. Hastings eagers scored only three baskets in tbe first eight minutes and were never aNe to recover Schaubei again led the Lady Saxons, scoring 16 points, eight of which came in the thir*. Arnold had 10 points in the Twin Valley opener for the Hastings girls. The Lady Saxons will host Coldwater in their second Twin Valley game tonight and will be on the road to Battle Creek Lakeview for the third conference contest. Tuesday. No. 8-ranked Hastings, 2nd in Twin Valley Golf jamboree Tbe Hastings golf team plays a tough league Although ranked No. 8 in Class B. Hastings has to play in a league where its chief threat is ranked No 3 in Class B and against another team which might be ranked in tbe top 10. were it not for Hastings. Coldwater, the team which beat Hastings by 11 strokes with a 300 at the Cedar Creek Golf Course tn Sturgis. Monday, follows Hint Powers and Jackson Lumen Christi in the Saxons last year by a respectable margin I Tbe Hastings girls cross country team finished second and the boys finished ninth in tbe Lansing Waverly Cross Country Invitational, Saturday. Tbe Mt. Pleasant girls finished first with a team score of 54. followed by Hastings with 79. St. Johns with 80. East Lansing with 81 and Portland with 106. Lansing Sexton finished with 166 and Lansing Everett finished with 184. Lansing Waverly and Haslett did not have team respectively. Katie Thomas finished with a time of 24:06 and Danielle Gole rounded out the Hastings scoring with a lime of 24:07. They that order. Robert Wager led the Saxons with a three-over-par 75 and Matt Kirkendall was m the clubhouse with a 76. Scott Long and Jon I-awrence both finished with 80s. Nate and Jason Gikhnsi. brothers from Coldwater. were the top finishers with a 72 with a 47. von der Hof said the Chargers defeated HHS girts 2nd, boys 9th in Waverly Cross Country Invite scores. St. Johns won lhe boys side of the meet with 64 points, followed by Mt. Pleasant with 75. East Lansing with 110. Haslett with 119, Sexton at 12!. Portland with 141. Waverly with 151. Ottawa Hills at 165. Hastings with 180 and Everett with 221. The top three girl runners for Hastings finished four. five. six. Chanssa Shaw. Nicole Wood and Marie DeWitt finished with times of 20:35. 21:09 and 21:17 ’he rankings Hastings carded a team score of 31 1 and Lakeview had a 320. The three teams lead tbe Twin Valley in and 74 respectively The Saxon golfers edged Grand Rapids Christian. Thur sday at the Hastings Country Club 163-164 Coach Ed von der Hof said the Chargers always field a strong line up and the team is well coached Wager took medalist honors with a 37 and Long "continued excellent play" with a 39. Kirkendall finished the nine holes with a 42 and Lawrence carded a 45. Also playing, but not pan of the scoring was Jon Jacobs with a 46 and Jason Fuller Dettoris Jill Campbell No 14 gets off a shot late in the game. finished 33rd and 34th overall. Michelle Gole finished 35th at 24:31. Mt Pleasant's Joe DeGutis finished the boys run in a record time of 16:46 Hastings freshman Tim Rounds finished 14th overall, crossing the line at 18:26 to Hastings got! team's top gotter. Robert Wager, watches hts dnve of! the first hole in the Saxon win over G R Chnstian and was pleased with how well the Hastmgs team played to take the win this year The junior varsity golfers didn't fair as well, falling 171-189 to G.R Chnstian Jason Rayner led the jayvet with a 44 and Man Styf shot a 45. Eric Masse and Clay Edger had 5Os. Casey Alexander shot 54 and Nick Thorton had a 56. I lead the Saxon boys. Man Birman finished 38th at 19:45, Brad Bustance was 41st at 19:55. Ryan Willard finished 42nd at 20:02 and Paul Koutz finished 45th at 20:10. Also running for Hastings was Ty Alierding. who finished 48th at 20:21 and Rob Dixon who finished 56th al 20:47 The Saxons will run against Lakewood, tonight on the Vikings course, ha-e a Twin Valley match up versus Sturgis Sept. 28. and will compete m the Haslett Invitational. Oct. 1. Dan E. (Hutch) Hutchings had two perfect scores of 25 for 25 and Dave Garity and Dan Hutchings had one, Sept. 10 Scores ol 24 out of 25 were recorded by Garity. Hutch. Dan. Bob Berry. Terry Wolfe with Clare Ellis doing it twice. Shooting 23 out of 25 were Dan. Bob Green and Wall Birman. For Sept. 13. Birman had a perfect score. Omar Cooper, Vem Stalter. Sam Scobey and Hutch bad 24 out of 25. George Johnston. Brad Lloyd and Gordon Timm had 23 out of 25 scores. Scobey won the Annie Oakley -hoot off. Hastings frosh eagers top Sturgis Tbe Hastings girls freshman basketball team defeated Sturgis 21-19. Sept. 15. Mylea deGoa was the leading scorer for the Saxons with seven points, including the only score for the frosh in the third period. Trisha McKeough went four for four at the frce-lhrow line. 7th-grade eagers 3-0 this season Tbe Hastings seventh grade girls basketball team moved to 3-0 this season with a win over Allegan 40-18. Sept. 20. Statistics for the young Saxons were Jessica Crowley with eight points and three steals; Virginia Jennings with eight points, four rebounds, five assists ano six steals; Jill Williams with six points and three rebounds; Lacy Pittelkow with six points and three steals. Susan Hubbard with four points, three steals and three rebounds; Katie Loftus with four points. Jessica Gole with two points and four steals and Erica Barnum with two points and five rebounds Coach Richard Nauta said lhe girls worked hard on defense and "did a great job on the boards. 8th-grade eagers way over Allegan Tbe Hastings eighth grade basketball team outscored Allegan by 20 points in its 31-11 win. Sept. 20 Scoring for the young Saxons were: Amy Songer with eight. Amanda Strickland with six, Chris Lancaster and Andrea Laske with four and Kaiie Miller. Erica Fulmer. Alicia Cooney and Laura Thomas with two points. Sara Alierding had five rebounds. * Coach Pat Purgiel said Ally Morgan and Songer both played and "excelled! and hustling defensive game." Hastings IV eagers stopped by Grand Ledge, bowls over Sturgis The swing of things didn't swing in favor of the Hastings girls junior varsity basketball team over lhe past two games The junior Saxons gave Sturgis a 43-35 come-uppance. Sept. 15. only to have Grand Ledge pound out a 45-31 win over Hastings. points. Twas a different matter in Sturgis last Tuesday night. Grand Ledge took its first-quarter, eight­ point lead, added a basket in the second and held the Saxons to one basket in the final quarter to take the win. Katie Willison was the leading scorer for the junior Saxons with eight. Rebeccah Mepham scored seven and had eight to run off the win. The junior team fought to a 19-19 first half tie. b-.H held the Trojans to eight points in each of the second-half quarters. Mepham grabbed down nine rebounds and Tammy Obreiter had five steals to lead the team. Overall lhe junior Saxons had 20 rebounds. Willison and Summer Gillons had six rebounds each Amanda Elliot led the Comets with 11 t week Mepham scored 13. Anne Burghdoff had 12 and Andrea Jones had 10 points as the Lady Saxons took control in the second half steals in the game. The Saxons will play host lo league-foe Coldwater tonight and travel to Harper Creek. Tuesday I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 22, 1994 — Page 13 HHS soccer team win tough two, run out of gas vs. Plainwell The Hastings soccer team look last Friday off. Coach Doug Mepham said the kids deserved a rest after the week they'd pul in The rest did the trick as the Saxons defeated Sturgis 3-1, Mont’ay, to move lo 6­ 3 overall and 2-1 in the Tv in Valley. The Saxons had fallen behind after the first 40 minutes 1-0. In lhe second 40, Il was a shut out by the Hastings defense Ryan Gillons. who Mepham said has been the teams most consistent player this season, bested the Trojan keeper on a pair of penalty kicks for his sixth and seventh goals of the year. Jim Robbc added a surety goal late tn the game for his sixth of the season. Tbe team dropped a 5-4 game to Plainwell last Thursday but avenged a 6-0 drubbing by Battle Creek Lakeview earlier in the year by upsetting the current league leader 3-2. Wednesday. Mepham said the learn was tired after the long, physical game with lhe Spartans and. though down by three goals against Plainwell, made a run at the win with two more goals late in the game to come within one. In the Lakeview-Hastings match up. five yellow cards and two red cards were issued between the teams. When a yellow card is issued a player has to set out for 10 minutes, a red card means ejection. "Battle Creek had more shots on goal, I think," said Mepham. "b *• our guys jelled., they fired ihemselvet up and lhe whole team came together." Robbe scored lhe lone goal in the first half, with less than a minute off lhe clock. Seconds after lhe game started, he was fed with a perfect pass to the left front of the Spartans goal where he nipped it inside lhe comer post. In the second half. Fred J ties, who is spending more lime on lhe bench because of injuries, scored both goals for the Saxons Mepham said he thinks Plainwell is a very g<xid team because the players move well and support each other. The Trojans also have Cory Newcome. one of the lop scorers in lhe Wolverine B Conference. Newcome scored three of the Rainwell goals as the Trojans led 3-2 at the break “Raying back-to-back games against such good teams is really lough on the players We were really exhausted after the Rainwell game." the coach said, "so 1 calico off Friday's practice." The Saxons play Sturgts, this time on the Hastings field. Monday in a rematch of the Twin Valley contest, and will be on the road to Otsego. Thursday, in a non-conference match Ci^k'Ste^Ctate i£2t“S ,h9 ba" <10*n ,lald *" the SaXOn **" °™r Lakewood, Delton at home, Hastings away in Friday night football games Hastings, coming on a stunning 12-6 cease from behind win against Sturgis will take on lhe top pick to win tbe Twin Valley. Friday nighi. The Saxons will travel to Harper Creek lo lake on ire Wildcats who were upset tty Albion. 40-20 l«t week Both teams have a I-1 conference record. Hastings Coach leff Keller said it will take a lot for his kids to get themselves ready for tbe game, but feels, after tbe way they came back last week, they can arise lo the occasion. Hastings had two touchdowns called back because of penalties in tbe early going and were down by a score going into the fourth Sparky Weedall and Cole Bowen broke through die T*ojan line to score and give the Saxon team its tint win of the season Delton will come borne ibis week after pommeling Parchment 42-7 last week and take on Kajatmroo Christian Gary Fisher was a man of all trades Iasi week as be scored three touchdown'., kicked six extra points and was credited with 11 solo tackles K-Christian held off a late drive by the Rams last week lo post a 21-20 win over tbe team that bad beat the Panthers the previous week. Marques Johnson had runs of eight. 28 and JO yards to score the three TDs for tbe Comets and Delton will have to shut him Last week tbe Lions made short wort over tbe Class D acbool Edwardsburg in a 35-0 shutout of the Eddies Four different rushers. Prte Kellepmrey. Josh Brace. Cliff Weller and Keith Mangey Misers Grrriacte 7-1; Deweys Amo Body 6-2; Three Ponies Teck 5-3; TM Lassies 5-3: Haungi Bowl Sauers 4-4; Hanzler Too-s 4-4; Outward Appearance 44; Umque Waahtub Deo 3-5; Mr. Brace's 3-5; Michetob 3-5; Jo's Bookkeeping 3-5. Rowdie Giris 1-7. Good Gnrass sad Serine — R Shnpley 139-462, D Hughes 169-464. D Kelley 192-543. H. Service 1714661 B. Anders 1(3-463; S. Nevins 161437: M. Snyder 1(3470; S. VanDenburg 211-544; J. McMillon 167-478; V Pterson IE-540 Good Games — C. Beckwith 165; H. Hewn 176; P Cooley IE; C Trumbull 140; R. Kuempel 141; F Schneider 164; B labra nn 162; N Taylor 159; B. Thomason 164; V. Carr 169 M. Snowden 152; G. Gib■oe 169; B. Howes 165; M. Matson 143. TWitei A.M. Leftovers 9-3: Nee-N-Gales 64; Hummers 7-5; Stow Pokes 6-6; Queanon Marks 6-6. Bosleys 64: Vsraeys 6-6. Valley Really 5-7; Thormppie Tradiag Post 44; Algonquin Fsrm 2-10; LeHsrves 1-7: Hasrings Bowl 04 Gand Games aad Series - P Hamilton 174496; J Lewis 168469. K Thomason 202466; S Lambert 176466; B Eaaep 172436; S Mogg 162436. L Allen 167-395; I Seeber 145-361; N. Moucouhs 131-344; F Ruthruff 179; B Norm 164; C Rym 151; J McKeough 149; N Otten 146; A. Allen 146; M. DvU 144; C. Ctouee 143; T Teixesra 141; D Nelson 133; C. Swmkunas 124; Sparky Salazar 100 Senior Ckizem Woodmansee 7-1. Brodock 6-2; Brewer 6-2; Friend 5-3; Keeler 5-3; Moucoulis 5-3; Beckwah 5-3; -e«ck 44; Ludescber 44; Ous 44; D Hall 44; Schlacter 44; Kuempel 3-5; Nash 3-3; Kaximky 2-6; N Hall 2-6; Snvder 2-6; M. Hall 1-7 Hastings 1994 fall co-ed softball Oide Towne Tavern fl beat M A R Engineering Score 14-13 Olde Towne Tavern fl beat Olde Towne Tavern 92 Score 12-3 Baatey's/Lew and Disorder beat Maple Valley Merchant* Score 18-11. Schedule for Thursday. Sept 22 - 600 p.M.. MAR Engineering. Inc vs. Oid Towne Tavern f2; 7:15 p.m., MAR Engineering Inc vs. Maple Valley Met chants. 8:30 p.m . Bosley s/Law A Disorder v*. Okie Towne T*-em fl. DWton'k Chad Lanz acorsd the sixth Delton touchdown last Friday night In Parchment. This week the Panthers host Kalamazoo Christian. Carpenter look a run into the end zone and Gibe Priddy was three for four in the passing department. The backs rolled up 366 yards in offense. Thar won't happen again if Bellevue has anything to say about the situation on their home field But lhe Bronco s are 0-3 overall, losing 8­ 0 lo Dansville last week. Lakewood will host Charlotte in its aecond Capital Circuit game. Last week the Vikings’ offense hit its stride and outlasted Okemos 48-41. Marc Macho bad 200 yards rushing and Mike Richardson had knottier 1(5. The learn is now 2-1 overall and 1-0 in the Cap Circuit Cbarkxie. tbe clans A acbool down M-50. Good Game Ladies — K Colvin 204; J. Richardson 175; R. Kuempel 132; B. Howes ISO; D Keeler 170 B Johnson 162; I. Secbee 141; G Potter 151; B Miner 172 Good Game Men — Terpening 163; Forbey 172; Haywood 171; Teachman 141; B. Terry 200; R. Schlacter 204; M Garber 139; B. Conley 143; G. Yom« 138; A. Brewer 169; L. Berry 178; D Dem. 184; N. tall 178; B Meyer 155; B. Clark 157; H Hawkins 162 g—Night Mixed Hooter Crew 6-2; HAL 6-2; Holey Rollers 6-2; Lend Hogs 5-3; Rookies 5-3; Tasma­ nian's 5-3; B.S.ers 4-4; Fearsome 4 4-4; Really Rooem 4-4; Dynamites 4-4; Hughes 4-4; Freeman s 4-4; Alley Cats 3-5; Mtsfrts 3-5; Undecided 3-5; Die Hards 2-6; Friends 2-6; Beginners 2-6. Wtaew High Series awd Gaines - B Moody 244-587; D. Snyder 201-553; D Kelley 203-547; K Sutfin 183-513; S. San­ born 189-505; P. Miller I6M61; N. Taylor 161-435; D. Krallman 133-390; K Rme 144-382; J Barry 130-358; K. Becker 192; D VanCampen 179; S. Howell 162-397; M. Bowman 149; D. Snider 158. Mow High Series awl Games - J. Bar num 246-677; D Barnes 217-603; K Lambeth 199-581; K Lambeth Jr. 191-569; R Craven 189-531. R Snyder 192-485; M will come to tbe game off a close loss to Mason Mason slipped by the Orioles 20-19 late in the game and pul themselves atop tbe league with Lakewood. Charlotte is 2-1 overall and 0-1 In Ute Capital Circuit. Middleville will lock for its aeaaon s first win by traveling to Byron Center Tbe Trojans lost to Saginaw Nouv-' Catholic Central 34-12 teal week lo.'_ *>03 overalL -— — — I lighllghtlng the rig£ for the Trojans was Steve Austin's two touchdown runs. Man Liu carried the ball 20 times for 73 yards in tbe try. Byron Center lost a "hard-fought game" to Calvin Christian 26-24. Friday night to fall to 0-3 overall and 0-1 ut the O-K Blue Cross 184-476; B Drayton 175-470; B Rentz 148-392, R Utile 227; D. Vickers 195; J Smith 186; D Friend 189; W Smedberg 181; D McClurkm 172; F. Mead 172; J. Woody 172; M. Neymeiyer 171. cMinaay Aiterwoon ivtixeo Mote Toy> 7-1; FGH 4-4; Sulu 2 Bu 4-4; Rebels J-l*; Who', Next 3-l«; Wmt-a-be'x 3-S; C&M'i 2-6; 4-H'i 2-6 •Gemes pending Good Gumm * Serire: G Hermin 131; H. King 163; T. Redraw IE. 201. 485; A. King 161; R. Fxy 174. 493; D Herman Jr. 209; B. Rodman 176; S. Redman 161; J. Her­ man 151; R Leos 201. 329: P. King 167; J. Kohler 1(8. 524 Tuesday Mixed Lil Demons 10-2; Mason/Divis Lire 8-4; Woodmanace Conxmiction 7-3; Neri's Print­ ing 6-6; Pin Seekers 6-6; Coosumcn Concrete 5-7; Thonupple Lake Trading Pon 5-7; Black Sheep 5-7; Country Bumpkins 3-7; Gillons Construction 3-9. Mens High Games A Series R Snore 234-618; M. Daws 232; M. Chrinunsen 149-425; P. Scobey E7; D. Blakely 244-593; A. Nichote 178. Womens High Games & Series L Blakely 176. L. GiUons 133; D. Samples 163; L Miller 135. Nfck Lewis dears the ball from near the Hastings goal In the 3-2 victory over HYAA FootbaB RESULTS: by Lauric Newton Tbe third and fourth grade learn defeated Pennfield 12-7. Touchdowns were made by Dustin and Drew Bowman. According to the coaches said lhe entire defense played a fgreat game and credited Aaron Snyder. Dustin Bowman and Jess: Berg with outstanding play. Tbe fifth and sixth graders lost to LakevF w 24-7. The lone touchdown was made by quarterback David Wilson in lhe fourth quarter on a 24-yard run. Teddy Greenfield ran in the point after try. Tbe team's coaches said Nick Taylor and Dan Slaughter played outstand defense and both lines tried very hard in (he game. Tbe seventh graders shut out Bellevue 19­ 0. Bellevue forfieted with 1:33 left in the third period because of injuries. Gerin Gonsalves and Brian Eves each scored a first-half touchdown. Robby Lee made an interception and Eves ran in for the final score of the game in tbe third. Joe Bekkcr ran in the extra point. John Eggers and Mike Farley were the top tacklers and the coaches said the defensive line did a good job. Tbe eighth grade team slipped past Bellevue 26-22. The team was down 22-20 with 1:26 left in tbe game and 60 yards to go. With one second umaining David Scott bulled his way in for tbe win. Shane Slaughter passed for 185 yards with Billy Blair recieving 145 of those, one of which went for a touchdown. Scott had two touchdowns and Slaughter had one. The coaches said Jesse MacKenzic and MicheaJ Nystrom had excellant plays. Billy Blair had 10 tackles and two sacks, Greg Bower ha-j seven and Slaughter had an interception. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday. October 12,1994. commencing at 7 JO o'clock pjn. at the Rutland Charter Township Hail, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michlgsn. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered inc'ude. In brief, the following: 1. Consideration of the application of Thomas and Krystyns Dailey for rezoning of pro­ perty located at 1618 Heath Road in ths Township. The property is currently zoned in various zoning district classifications fR-1" Residential Single Family, •,A-1" Agricultural & Open Space and **R-4" Residential Recreation). The applicants seek razoning to the **C-r* Office District commencing on the western edge, then east for 300 feet more or less 5.1 acres. The applicants also seek rezoning to the ‘C-2'' Community Business Di st net for the remaining portion of the property, more or less 13 acres. The property is an ir­ regular shaped parcel extended from Heath Road to the Thomapple River. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. Barry County had a... CANCER On August 2nd voters surgically removed 4/5 of it. In November your vote could be the cure to rid the county of the last of that dreaded disease. VOTE for JOHN J. LOFTUS for COUNTY COMMISSION ...and give Barry County a clean bill of health. (Paid tor by Committae to Elect Loftus. 4104 Johnson Rd . Middleville. Ml 49333) PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Planning Com­ mission reserves the right to alter the proposed amendment at or following the public hearing PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zon ing Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, during regular buslnes? hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at said public hearing. Written comments will be received from any interested persons concerning tbe forego­ ing application by tbe Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on October 12.1994, and may be further received by the Planning Commission at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and ser­ vices. such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of panted matenal being considered at the hearing to individuals with disabilities upon seven (7) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Cleric. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Clerk at the address or the telephone number listed below. All interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By Barbara Bedford, Township Cleric Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan 49056-9725 (616) 946-2194 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 22. 1994 Trial set for Hastings man charged with sex offenses An Oct. 13 pre-trial was scheduled Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 16-year-old Hastings man accused of having sexual contact with two boys in 1985. Walter A. Kidder is charged with two counts of secood*degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with lhe boys, who were 8 and 5 years old when the contact reportedly occurred. Kidder stood mute to the charges last June and not guilty pleas were entered on his be­ half In other recent court business: • A Dec. 5 trial was scheduled for a 45year-okl Muskegon man accused of stalking a Hastings woman in February. A Nov. 17 final pre-trial also was scheduled for Ronald E. Hulbert Hulben faces a charge of aggravated stalking, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a S1.000 fine, or both. Not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf in April. • • A Plainwell woman stood mute to charges she broke into two homes in July. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Sherry L. Arkwright Arkwright is charged with two counts of breaking into an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. She also faces a charge of entering a house without breaking into it. which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2300 fine She is also charged with maliciously destroying more than SI00 worth of property in one of the homes, which is Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca//...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FREE TO GOOD HOME 1 year old male beagle. 1 year old female Lab Mix. 758-3382 WANTED TO BUY: Aquarinn meuuring height. 17", wrtih l» nd les«th 36K Please call 3744145 after «pos Htip Warth d CUSTOMER SERVICE, fuUume positions avulabte. starting at $420/week. company training provided, no experience neces­ sary. benefits, profit sharing, call baw llam-5pm, 948-8456. DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential borne, high­ school diploma or GED and drives face—e. 945-9613. EXTRA MONEY can be earned by yon with House of Lloyd party plan (^.lading Home decor and Caristmas Around the World i«ms. Sei your own hours. No investment FREE $300 kx. paper and hoacu gdU. No deliveries or collections. Also booking parties. Call Cathy 616-795-7133. _______________ HELP Wa>TED IMMEDI­ ATELY a temporary position in TRANSPORTATION ASSIS­ TANT Part-time position preschool6 ageZcMlA^High School diploma or O.E.D. required. Must have up-to-date physical with tubocukxu (TB) test when hind Submit applica­ tions lo: C A ASCH Atta M Salyers. P. O. Box 1026, Batik Creek, Mi 49016 no later than 9-30-94. BOE. CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 fa 1st 5 words; 124 each word thereafter MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1M 5 words; lOt each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; lOt each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $175 for IM 5 words; lOt each word thereafter BANNER: $100 for IM 5 words; 10g each word (hereafter. WEEKENDER: $150 for 1st 5 words; 10g each word thereafter. •50g bookkeeping charge for warn ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY. 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 944-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FOR SALE: 1978 DODGE VAN, 65,000 miles on motor, new carb, new exhaust, $700 OBO. Also 9 mo. oid mak regis­ tered Cocker Spaniel, champion bloodlines. Free Angora Lop mixed buamea 948-4486 Mier GULL CREEK CLOGGERS beginning classes, Kellogg Elementary School Sept 29 thru Dec 1. 100pm-8:30pm. Coat $35 Guil Lake Community Education Contact Sharon Chamben at 629-5400, II unit d MOTHER OF 2 would like to watch your child or children. Monday-Friday. SI JOhour per kid. One mile south of town MOVING SALE: Friday and Sauwday. September 23 A 24, 9-5pm. Furniture, dishes, clothes, etc... 1212 N. Hanover. Hetohtgg. *86 PLYMOUTH HORIZON. 4cyL Sspd, cruise, new brakes, battery, engine and interior taper. Outside minor ruL Blue­ Book in Aug. $1,600 excellent aat $800. aaVfm tape player. 3015 anytime. CARD OF THANKS We would I ike to express our sincere thanks to our children— Gordoo rod Jean Cheer. Lany end Janet Ned. Den end Lada GiUiem. Raymond and Sandra Kezenius and Ron and Carta Neil for the lovely 60ch. Anniversary ceiebntioa, given In our honor at Woodgrove Parish on September 11, 1994. Thanks to our relatives and friends for cards, pruycn, gifts and expressions of love for the two of US. It was a perfect day we will cherish always. Our love to all of you, _________ Lyte and Neva Neil Card of Thanks We want to thank everyone who seat greetings md anended our open house for our 60th Anntverury. Richard and Mildred Brodbeck FOR SALE- LARGE CAPACITY Whirtpooi washer and electric dryer. Harvest Gold $150 for both, 36- adjustable natural or book gas range m. am 40 gallon water lank, best offer. Cail 616-3744752. Lake Odessa._____________________ C BUCK. M PLYMOUTH, Drapea far Patio door. dog cage 24 a 21 172 x lg 172, 40 green jws. crib aana. aadqae cheat at draaui widi murhing raoity. 2222 E State Bead or Call 945-9234.___________________ K KX 125 WITH riding gear 31.150 12 KZ 1000 dragbike (needs to he fawhed) SljOOOl Artical SOOcc $530. electric dryer 375. can anytime, leave message, will relarn call 9454261 or 946-9109 FOR SALE: Moeaberg 12 gaap Ppgaa Exc. condition fedb OBO. 945-3019 or 945-5888. Ask for Paul. FOR SALE: Schwinn Air Dyne A aluminium rowboat. 948-2908.___________________ KLING EMANS SECTION­ AL and matching sofa. $800. can be sold wparaiely, foutoo mattress and cover $150. 795-7683. HELP WANTED Pan-time sales position. Applicants must be self motivated, dependable and be able to work well with the public. E.O.E. Send Resumes to... , Ad *319 c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188. Hastings. MI 49058 LOST Golden Retriever, redd­ ish color. Male, bloc collar. REWARDI Please call 7954149. “OPEN HOUSE- Sunday September 25<h al 4405 76th St, Caledonia Township from 2-3.2 ■cry, 5 bedroom borne oo 10 acres. Call Emilie Thera. Green Ridge Really 2(1-2100 or 5314416 FOR RENT: Finished w. round cabm rent ■ lake. No pets. Hartmgt School. Price reduced. 623-2170.___________________ LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY,ail occmm. The Note Cue Lake. 672-3229 or 191-1990. \nnqut \ A i nlh t Uhl, J ALLEGAN ANTIQUE MARKET Sunday, Sept. 23 Rain or ihme, 300 exhtbilon featuring a prat sekxrion of antiqaea. Don't miss this last big show of 1994. I. nr Wed at the fairground, right in Allegan. Mich. 7:30 san lo 4:30 p.m___________________ BUYING- OLD POST­ CARDS, adv. cards, pocket walchea. alio watch chains, iewelery. Phone 616-94(4094. COURT NEWS: punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. An Oct. 6 pre-trial was scheduled. • An Oct. 31 trial was scheduled for a 29year-old Kansas nun accused of breaking into a Bedford Road home in March. An Oct. 20 final pre-trial was also set for Todd A. Vanlioose of Fori Scott. Kansas. Vanllooae is charged with breaking and entenng an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He is also accused of being a habitual offender, third offense. Hastings man stands mute to charge of killing child Happy Trevor 1st Anniversary, Love, Nikki . Htisim s\ \t n t, t \ BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging A finishing ipccialist Insured A guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade 616-374-4338._______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! *Home and income property*Debt coosolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? We can heip!*Fast, easy - CaD 24 hours AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp 1-806-968-2221 Free consultation.____________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS* COMP. STUMP GRINDING ANY SIZE ANY PLACE 616-721-TREE._____________ PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Servfce. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician axuttMH Call 945-9888 SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, bams. etc. Randaou Westerly, 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE kegu lar or occasiooal cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will dean homes, offices, cottages, ail workers bonded. Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush ch.ppmg Reasonable rates. Free eatitnai.es Insured. Rand son Hosier ly, 945-2545._______________ TREE TRIM1NG AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free esiimain, fully insured, we leave your yard cieaa. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. POLICEBEAT: Auto crash hurts Lake O woman WOODLAND TWP. — A 2»-ye2r<4d Like Odessa woman was injured in • rear-end criah Sep. 12. on M-50 al Lakewood High School, said uoopen al the Haaiinp Suae Police post. Patricia L. Ray. of 11960 Saubee Road, wa driving nonh on M-50 near the hifh ackooi al 7 p.m when she slowed lo make a left iurn into lhe school s parking lot. troopers said. Patricia E. Sanlamour. 47. of 24 Elm Circle. Sunfield, was driving a vehicle behind Ray. failed to see her slowing and ran into her. police said. Ray was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Santanvjur wu ticketed for not being able lo slop in a clear assured distance, police said. Tires stolen from dealership’s trucks HASTINGS — Thieves stole four tires and rims worth ((00 early last week from vehicles at Renner Ford Mercury on Nonb Michigan. Hastings City police report The tires and rims were stolen from four new pickup trucks sitting In tbe dealership • lot. officers said. Tbe wheels were Ute spares for Ute trucks, they said. A sales person told police the theft occurred between 8 p.m. Sept 12 and 19.301-m. the next monting. . Crash injures Middleville woman THORNAPPLE TWP. — A 41-year-old Middleville woman wu bun Saturday when she drove her car into a ditch on M-37 near Adams Road, Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Ella S. Orman, of (249 Shaw Lake, wu driving south on M-37 a 5:50 pm. when she NICK SMITH Invading Haiti Nikki, Happy Iri Year Anniver­ sary, it ■■been the best year of my life. I Love You, Trevor charges as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend to the court that Verier receive a sentence of no am than one year in jail. Verser told the court during her plea that she went to the Movie Outpost, bought one video tape and put two others into her pine. Sentencing was set for Oct. 6. A 19-year-okl Hastings man accused df killing bis infant daughter April 15 stood mute Thursday in Barry Cnunty Circuit Court to a charge of accond-ueg'cc murder. A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Jaaou A. Taggart. Taggart is accused of killing his fivemontb-old daughter. Nichole L. Taggart, without premeditation Police believe lhe girt died after being struck by her father. Taggart's attorney. James Goulooze, requested during the arraignment that Taggart be sent to lhe state's forensic center in Ypsilanti to determine if be is criminally responsible for his actions and competent to stand trial. An Oct. 28 motion bearing was scheduled, as was 9 Nov. 17 pre-trial Taggart also was in probate court Wednesday with Nichole Taggart's mother, Malissa Parish, to answer non-criminal charges of abuse and ncgleci involving the couple's other child. 2-year-old Cory Taggart. Both pleaded no contest to the charges, which were brought in a petition by the Department of Social Services. During the hearing, the court determined that it would place the 2-year-old under its jurisdiction and keep tbe child in a foster care setting. Cory Taggart reportedly has been in a foster home since his sister's death. Goulooze said the court's ultimate goal is reuniting lhe child with his parents. Garage Sale GARAGE SALE: Friday, Sep 23td, 600-7.360 Nonh Airport Rd. Adult A kids clothes. jack­ et. toys. lots of mac. He stood mule to those charges two weeks MO • A Sept. 22 pre-trial was set for a 20year-old Shelbyville man accused of stealing checks from a building in April. Jason R. Richer is charged with committing larceny in a building, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine or both. Richer stood mute to the charge in July and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. • A 25-year-old Hastings woman who admitted she lied under oath during a December preliminary exam in 56th District Court was sentenced to one year in jail and four years on probation Teresa L. Hardy was also ordered to pay $1,500 costs. Hardy pleaded guilty to the perjury charge in July. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend to the court at Hardy's sentencing that she receive a jail term with probation. • A 31-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges of resisting a police officer and destroying police property Not guilty pleas were entered on David P. Sigurdson's behalf. Sigurdson is charged with resisting rod obstructing police, a high-court nunu-mcanor punishable by up to two yean in pnson or a $1,000 fine. He also faces a charge of maliciously damaging a police car. which CMries a maximum sentence of four years or a $2.000 fine, a both. An Oct. o pre-trial was set. • A 45-year-old Lake Odessa woman accused of committing first-degree retail fraud in June and being a habitual offender, fourth offense, pleaded guilty to the charges against her. Deborah C. J. Verier pleaded guilty io the As Americans discuss U.S. involvement in Hani, it seems necessary that there be a vital interest justifying our intervention, and that there be a defined mission and conclusion prior to the commitment of U.S. troops and lives. As the President explained last fall, "In these moments of great debate over Somalia and our continued efforts to do something in Haiti... the American people need to know we've engaged in this debate and they need to be a part of it in defining our interest and what they're willing to do." Yet. Congress and the American people have not been part of the decision and. even after listening lo the Prcsi deni's arguments, many of us still fed the situation m Hani docs not justify U.S. involvement. There is no threat io U.S. citizens as there was in Grenada and Panama. There is no ihreat of aggression from Haiti as there was from Iraq — Haiti has not attacked its neighbors Haiti's human rights record is atrocious, but the U.S cannot commit itself to inters ene in the many other places w here human rights are infringed. In addition, the U.S. is not forced to act without congressional approval because of an emergency, time sen­ sitive situation. I hope the President has a more compelling justification than seems to be evident. There is no question that our military can overwhelm any armed resistance by Lx Gen. Raoul Cedras and his compatriots. The roughly 6.000 poorly equipped and largely untrained members of the Haitian military will offer link resistance to our armed forces The greater problem would seem to be the continuing U.S. involvement after the inva­ sion After a U.S attack, we would be obligated to ensure the safety and authoriry of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. There is a danger that the suffering of the Haitian people and the reconstruction of their government would then become a new long-term respon­ sibility for the United States Our prior experience in Haiti should be considered In 1915. the U.S. invaded Haiti to end civil unfe and to present European in­ tervention After a nearly casualty-free inva­ sion — just two deaths caused by friendly fire - American troops stayed for 19 years to maintain order in Haiti When US trops left m 1934 after our lengthy occupation, democracy collapsed and Haiti reverted to chaos and dictatorship. Since then, the U.S. had tned repeatedly to encourage democracy in Haiti with threats and with aid. but without success When President Aristide was elected in December 1990. it appeared that Haiti may has c turned tow ard demix'racy. Once tn power, however. President Arr.tide often spiAe more like a dictator than an elected president threatening his opponents with death through mob violence fell asleep at the wheel, deputies said. Tbe car rai off the right side of lhe road, then did a 180-degree iurn and went into Use ditch on Ute other side of the road, deputies said. Orman, who wu not wearing a seat bell, wu taken to Pennock Hospital where *e wu treated and released. Local woman faces embezzling charge HASTINGS — A 23-year-old Hastings woman wu arrested last Thursday at a charge of embezzling from her employer. Hastings City police report Jube Gulch, of 338 E Grant St . wu arraigned in 56tb District Coun tbe same day on a charge of embezzling more than S100. A 35.000 personal recognizance bond wu also set. ______ ___ Officers said Gulch worked u a secretary al Spencer's Towing and Recovery from March 1993 to April 1994 She is accused of stealing more than 31,000 worth of products and services while working at the business, police said. She bad a pre-eum oo the charge Wednesday, and a preliminary exam hu been scheduled for Sept. 30. Teen apprehended for break-in HASTINGS — Hastings Cily Police said they have turned a Hastings teenager over lo juvenile authorities to be charged with breaking into a home on North Boltwood In August. The teen is accused of breaking imo lhe residence and using tbe telephone there to call a fantasy sex line, officers said. The teen reportedly ran up 3103.85 in charges. When the owner of lhe home got tbe telephone Mil. be suspected someone had broken into bis home and used the phone, police said. The owner reported finding a damaged window where the teen allegedly entered lhe building. Hastings woman hurt in crash MAPLE GROVE TWP. — A 28-year-old Hastings woman was bun Monday morning when her car was rear-ended by another vehicle oo Assyria Road. Stale Police al the Hastings port report. _______ __ Julie M. Gray, of 429 N. Congress, wu southbound on Assyria near Lawrence Road ■ 9:20 a.m. when she slowed down for some kittens In the road, officers said. Bernard A. Bedford. 68. of 215 Penny Ave.. Hastings, wu driving behind Gray, tried 10 stop but could not and hit Gray's car. officers said. Gray wu taken to Pennock Hospital where she wu treated and released. Man charged with possessing cocaine HASTINGS — A 35-year-old Battle Creek man wu arraigned Wednesday in 56th District Court on a charge of possessing cocaine. Hastings City police report. Steve Marshall wu arrested by officers during a traffic step tbe previous morning for driving with a suspended license, police said. The cocaine was found during a search of lhe man's vehicle, officers said. A drug dog from lhe Michigan Stale Police post in Wayland reportedly assisted with Ute search. During the arraignment, a 36.000 bond wu set and a pre-eum wu scbeouled for Sept 28. Man on bicycle struck by car HASTINGS TWP. — A 77-ycar-old Nashville man was hurt Sept 12 when he wu hit by a car while riding hu bicycle on Cliarhoc Park Road, said troopers u lhe Stale Police post in Hastings Marshall E. Green, of 112 Thornapple Lake Road, was riding his bike north oo Charlion Park Road north of M-79 at 9:22 a m when a northbound car. driven by William C. PeAe. 26. of 3200 Morgan Road. Nashville, came up behind him. troopers said. Green did not see Peake coming and suddenly lurned in front of turn, police said. They said Peake tried to avoid hilling Green but could not. Green was taken to hmnock Hospital where he wu admired Peake was ticketed for not having proof of insurance, police said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-09-29.pdf 5ee4ca85f3c92ab897e446417c684483 PDF Text Text Tentative accord on teachers'pact Revolutionary War at Bowens Mills See Page 2 •XAAMt 140. NO 33 See Page 3 Homecomings set at 3 area schools SeePogelg THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 28. 1994 PRICE 2S* Abducted child is found safe Hastings’ fnt-avar dty manager, Howard Penrod. is sworn in by City Clerk Sharon Vickery at the start of his first official council meeting New Hastings City Manager settles’ in by David T. Young Editor New Hastings City Manager Howard Pen­ rod was welcomed to his first official City Council meeting Monday night, and some changes in city government already are oc­ curring. "My first week has been pretty busy.' he toid the council There is a kx happening tn the dry.* With Penrod s arrival — the city man­ ager's firat full day on the job was Monday. Sept 19 — council voted to spend $15,939 on a 1994 Ford Taurus that be will use on official dry business. The car was pan of the conditions under which he accepted the job last month. Council also agreed to spend about $8,000 on office equipment for the city manager s and two other offices in City Hail. Penrod. former city manager al Charlotte and former acting City Manager al Albion, already has pul bis stamp on council meeting agendas, streamlining the way local government business will be conducted in public. He also suggested a special meeting of the council in which he and officials can talk about goals and objectives and express mu*ual concerns. Council agreed to have the meeting, which will be open to the public, al 7 p.m Monday. Oct. 17. Mayor Mary Lou Gray reminded city offi­ cials and the public that a 'Meet the Man­ ager" event will be held Friday from 4 to 6 pan. at City Hall. In other business Monday evening, the council: • Reported that there will be a special meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Sept. 29) to talk about merchants' complaints of problems with youths loitering downtown afternoons and evenings. Karen Heath, one of the merchants, said. State Police post gets another sgt. Though Sgt. Tom Lyster is new to the Sine Police post tn Hastings. he says he feels right at home. "I love it. It s a rural area; it s what I'm used to," he said. "I grew up near Battle Creek." Lyster started working at the post Monday. He raid be will serve mainly as an administrative assistant, helping the commander of the post. Lt. Ron Neil, with day-lo-dav operation* Before joining the Hastings post. Lyster served a year at the post in Battle Creek. He also spent seven yean al the State Pobce crime labs in Northville and a year before that al the Northville post. Before Northville. Lyster served eight years at the Manistee post, where he started as a trooper in 1977. Lyster and ths wife. Christine, have three children. Mark. 17. Matthew. 12. and Michael. 15. sergeant Lyster also raises the number of troopers at the Hastings post to an all-time high of 13. Three other troopers have joined the post since July. More troopers from upcoming recruit schools could be sent to the post, troopers said The department s goal reportedly is tc have 15 road troopers at the post by the end of 1995 The two Nashville teens arrested are Nicole L. Hull and Tylene DePyper. officers inside. Officers said an off-duty Lake Odessa police officer spotted the car and reported the information to 911 on bls cellular telephone The information was relayed to the deputies who found the car. After the short chase and accident, the 8mooth-old waa recovered by the deputies They also arrested two 16-year-old NastnSHe glrtywho were m the car. A fourth person, a 15-year-old Kent County boy. was also apprehended and returned to Ms parents, officers said They raid there were no Injuries In the her checkbook. Younger let her. bul Hull never returned with the car. officers Mid. They said Hull instead picked up her friend. DePyper. and then disappeared Area police conducted a search tor the teens, the baby and the car they were tiding in. Sgt. Gene Koetje of the Nashville Police department said earlier Wednesday that police did not have a motive for ths alleged abduction. "There's no rhyme or reason and that’s what makes it (the search) difficult," be said. County Board debates fund-raiser for shelter by Elaine GBbert Assistant Editor ' A fund-raising event Is set to take place next week to earn money for a new Barry County Animal Shelter building that county officials have never decided to build. Discussion of the subject at Tuesday's County Board of Commissi oners meeting erupted Imo an exchange of words. County Conrrassiroer Ethel Bore, who chairs the Criminal Justice ComnUnee that oversees the shelter, said volunteer, planned the celebrity memorabilia auction and she praised their efforts Hie event has been spearheaded by animal shelter employee Pam Ronchetti. according io a feature article in the Sept 27 Reminder. While wholeheartedly supporting volunteer activity, several commissioners expressed concerns about the event because the County Board has never said it will build a new animal shelter, even through Bore and others would like to have a new facility if existing shelter building The county docs not have funds to build a new shelter, commissioners have said. "We really can t direct what volunteers say or do." said Commissioner Marjorie Radam Animal shelter fund-raisers have not been brought before the board. The County Board Sgt Tom Lyrter started working at the State Police post in Hastings on Monday His presence gives the Hastings post two supervising sergeants for the first time in its history The State Police approved the increase in manpower at the post because of the growing work load the officers are facing. The amount of complaints the post receives has increased steeply with the creation of Central Dispatch said. Police said the mother of the baby. Shannon Younger, had given Hull a ride from Lake Odessa to Nashville. Officers said Younger and Hull knew each other from adult educuion classes in Lake Odessa. wMch was where they were coming from. Younger reportedly stopped al Carl's Supermarket in Nashville al about 4 pm Tuesday Police said Hull asked Younger if she could borrow the car io go home and get accident. funding were available. Commissioner Mart Doster said he felt it was nksleading to tell the public that funds from the auction would go for a new shelter when it might not ever be built "What happens io the money if there is no new shelter built’' Doster asked The only way we re going to get one (a new shelter building) is Io raise the ir ney to do it,* Bare said. Commissioner Lew Newman said he thought it was 'fairly clear" that the board bad agreed to remodel the existing shelter for the time being At the Sept 13 board meeting, commissioners agreed to explore the costs of repairing priority items at the The sergeant said he will probably commute to the post from his home in Battle Creek. The addition of Lyster gives the Hastings post two supervising sergeants for the first time in its history. Lou Quinn is the other An 8-month-old boy abducted Tuesday afternoon in Nashville was recovered safely Wednesday evening in Kent County, village police report Officers said Jonathan N. Younger was found in the Grand Rapids area by Kent County Sheriffs deputies at around 6:30 pjn. after a chase and minor accident. Two girls who were with the baby will be formally charged today and he has been returned to his mother. Police bad earlier reported that Younger was abducted when an acquaintance of Ms mother’s stole the mother's car with the baby does not have a fund-raising policy, as many organizations and companies do. requiring volunteers, groups or individuals to obtain permission to launch a fund-raising project and to approve where the donated funds are earmart rd List February, the County Board did give its approval to allow employees to conduct a bake sale in Hie Courthouse to raise funds foe Corporate Olympic T-shirts, but County Coordinator Judith Peterson said that was a special instance involving county employees, a county building and county time. . Commissioner Sandy James said the promotional literature about the celebrity auction doesn't say anything about the event being volunteer-sponsored The flyer stales that the "Barry County Animal Shelter Announces 'Raise the Roof Celebrity Auction (2)" and that "all proceeds go towards building a new animal shelter * The promotional literature gives the impression that the event is an official county-sponsored function because the county operates the shelter, she said. 1 don't see how this board could appropriately bell a volunteer group what to do." Radant said. "...These are volunteers and what they want to do is their business." Commissioner Robert Wenger said By the end of tbe discussion. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said. "1 think it's unfortunate that we bring things up like this and I think it discourages volunteer, and organizations from helping — like the animal shelter I dunk it discourages pe pie from volunteering their time and their money, and so forth." "1 think it's wonderful when anyone wants to volunteer for anything.....* James responded. "Mr Chairman." Boze said. "I think it's time the animal shelter issue died . It's working wonderful...You can't pick, tbe Banner up without headlines — 'Animal shelter something.' h's time to nop and it needs to stop here." "I think 1 bad a legitimaie question on where the funding went." Doster said. "I don't agree with that." Fuhr said. "That's your prerogative." said Doster, adding a moment later. "You're not going to be able to badger me into silence here." "Ob Mark." Boze said, "we would never ever consider you being silent ever, believe me." After the meeting. Doster said. "If that new building is never built, that money could sit in a fund forever and never be used and I don't know if that's the intention of the people that donated money. I think they want to see that those animals get belter treatment." such as fixing the roof, replacing the electrical wiring and repairing tbe fence. "That donation fund, the way It is presently staled can be used for practically anything." be said. "1 think it should be clear when people donate what that money is going for." See SHELTER continued, par 6 �Page 2 — Tbe Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29. 1994 Judge denies motion to halt work on farm dealership during appeal by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Barn County Circuit Court Judge Richard Shuster denied a motion last Thursday to stop construction of a new farm implement detiership pending a challenge in the Court of Appeals to the zoning of the site. Shuster said halting construction of the new Thornapple Valley Equipment dealer­ ship at the corner of Ncrth Broadway and Welcome Road would cau«e "massive dam­ age" to the project, which has already begun. "To stop it at this point would be a totally unreasonable... thing to do." be said. Nancy and Fiden Shellenbarger, of 2999 N. Broadway. Hastings, had asked Shuster to stop work on the project pending an News Briefs: Right to Life to join “Cham’ Barry County Right to Life will join more than 850 communities across the nation and Canada Sunday afternoon in Life C'haim thai will be formed on local sidewalks Coordinator Joanna Haddix said par­ ticipants will quietly pray for an end to abortion and hold signs. The hour-long event will begin at 2:30 p.m. at the K mart parking lot. Those who want to take pan should be there by 2:15 Home ownership seminar planned “Home Ownership, *' a two-part series, will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on two Wednesdays. Oct. 12 and 26. at the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office. Courts A law Budding. 220 W Court St. Hastings The two-part seminar, sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service, deals with til aspects of purchasing and own­ ing a home The seminar is free nf charge Rx rmxT .nformatKMi. call the local Extension office at 948~<862 Mountain men’s encampment slated Histone Bowens Mills this weekend. Saturday and Sunday, will be visited by the Fork River Free Trappers Club for a Mountain Man Living History The Fork River Free Trappen will portray lifestyles and encampm*nts in the early 1700s. Each camp will demonstrate an early trade such as bead work, quuimg. cooking, basket making, parching corn and the art of cleaning old-lane guns and showing how they wo»k. There also will be mountain music. Other activities will include a "Ham­ mer in" for blacksmiths. the B»CemcnmaJ Wagon Tram, a Thr-.-nappte Heritage apple butler making bee. vocal music by Demy Myers and friends, and food, including hot apple dumplings and cider. The etrampment is part of a series of "it's Cider Time" weekend festivals held every fall at Bowens Mills. The following weekend's (Oct. 8 and 9) festival will include guird lours of the Bowen House and the mil s living quarters and music by the Blue Grass Boys and Sheme Tagged and Bob and Dorna Mtilisoa Gate fees, which are used to maintain and restore the histone mill, are $3 for adults and $1 for students For more information, call 795-7530 Women *s Festival slated for Oct 15 L^nnc Jarman-Johnson, president and founder of her own communications firm, will give the keynote address dur­ ing the second annual Barry County Womens Festival, which is scheduled for 8:30 a m. to 4 p.m Saturday. Oct. 15. at Hastings High School. Jarman-Johnson, who also is host for WOOD-Radio's "Toast of the Town program, will talk about the theme of the festival. "Working It Ou." Before she formed Jarman Johnson Communications, she coordinated and produced the WOTV (now WOOD-TV) Public Affairs Department and localized the station s i.ighlv visible “For Kids’ Sake and ’Take Tune to Care * campaigns Booklets that describe the 76 workshops that will he held during the festival area available at area businesses The booklets also include information about registration, scholarships and child care. Deadline for mail-in registrations is Wednesday. Oct 5 For more information, call 795-7703 appeal of their lawsuit against the county and Timmerman's Fillmore Equipment, owners of the dealership In that suit, the Shellenbargers. along with Ronald Hinkle of 3380 N. Broadway, sought to prevent the dealership from being con­ structed. They argued the Planning Com­ mission and the Barry County Board of Commissioners did not properly rezone the 10-acre site of the dealership from agricul­ tural and residential use to heavy commer­ cial use. The county needed to rezone the property to allow the dealership to move from its current location on Bedford Road to the Welcome Road site. Shuster, who made the ruling in the case. Hydrant flushes set for Oct. 11-12 Hastings city workers will be flushing fire hydrants throughout the city on Tuesday. Oct 11. and Wednesday. Oct. 12. Harmony tops bill at next Showcase An evening of music with vocal har mony will be presented al 6:30 tonight for the Musicians Showcase at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings Featured will be the Delton Chorus of the Sweet Adelines and The Galaxies Quartet The Sweet Adelines sing four-part harmony, barbershop style. The group was chartered 21 yean ago The Galaxies first sang in 1971 and disbanded five yean later, but were re­ formed in 1990. blending barbershop with songs with instrumental backing and comedy. Hearing on HHS annual report set Hastings High School's annual report and restructuring hearing will be held at 7 pm Thursday. Oct. I>. al the Hastings High School library. . Tbe annual meeting, required by Public Art 25. will feature a review of the annual report and a presentation on the Hastings High School plan for restructuring the school day. Adult education will be included in the report. The public is invited and welcome to ask questions. Ebersole Center’ open house Oct. 8 The Ebersole Environmental Educa­ tion Center will have an open house from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 8. Activities will include nature hikes, an open archery range, hayrides, children's games, caneing, cider making and catchand-release fishing (bring own fishing poles) Also featured will be a chili dinner, with proceeds going to camp scholarto attend the nature center Core is $4 for adults rod $3 for kids 12 and under. For more information, call 792-6294. said though mistakes were made in the deal­ ership* initial application for the rezoning, they were corrected and the rezoning is valid. Shuster then lifted a temporary re­ straining order preventing work on the dealership from proceeding The Shellenbargers have said they will appeal Shuster's ruling. Shuster said Thursday that in order to stop construction during the appeal, the work would have to be causing "irreparable harm" to the Shellenbargers. "I don't find any injury at all," Shuster said. Tbe judge commended the Shellenbargers on challenging governmental authority, however, and encouraged them to follow up on their appeal COUNCI L.. .continued from page 1 "We've sent letters to everybody we can think of who we'd like to be there, but ev­ eryone is welcome." • Authorized Mayor Mary Lou Gray to sign an environmental cleanup agreement with Belsilo Environmental Services for re­ mediation near the United gas station at 134 £ Court St. • Learned that the Hastings Downtown Development Authority has won a distin­ guished service award from Keep Michigan Beautiful Inc. and will be honored for its Streetscape project at a conference in Alpena Oct. 6 and 7. • Received gifts of 1994 Summerfest Tshirts from John Warren, representing the Summerfest Committee. • Heard the first reading of a new ordi­ nance dealing with where duplexes can be built in residential areas. It updates a similar ordinance passed last month. David Jasperse. chairman of the Planning Commission, said that body "doesn't think you should be able to build a duplex a sin­ gle-family zoned residential area unless it's a major street without a special ise permit." • Recognized Keith Sage for his 40 years of service to tbe fire department. Sage, who started on Aug. 12. 1954. at different times served as assistant chief, first lieutenant, cook and secretary and treasurer. He said If he'd known that tbe city would make such a fuss over bis milestone. "I'd 'Het Firefighter honored for 40 years Keith Sage accepts a proclamation honoring his 40 years of service to the fire department from Hastings Mayor Mary Lou Gray while hts wife, Elsie, looks on Sage was honored by the Hastings City Council Monday evening Hastings school, teachers have tentative agreement J-Ad Graphics News Service Tbe Hastings Education Association and Hastings Area School System negotiators have announced a tentative agreement on a new contract covering wages and working conditions for the district s teachers. The HEA membership is expected to vote on tbe proposed agreement before the regular Oct. 17 Board of Education meeti -g, said Superintendent Car! Schoessel. Earlier tentative agreements for two-year contracts were rejected by both the HEA. and the Hastings Educational Support Only one county left to pay dues to AAA iSe Kalamazoo County Board of Com­ the 30th Issued a Historical Soo­ ety has "provided a valuable historical ser­ vice" io Hastings and Barry County. • Passed a resolution that allows the city to contract with Reith-Reilly to go ahead with tbe airport improvement project A federal grant of more than $900,000 was secured Iasi year to be used for widening and resurfacing runways, relocating lights in the runway, constructing one taxi street, relocating an electric vault, resurfacing two taxiways and constructing another taxiway. The city's and Barry County's combined share of tbe project’s costs is $46,000. • Adopted a resolution to let the American Cancer Soclety use of Fish Hatchery Park Oct. 21 and 22 for a 24-hour relay fund­ raising event Tbe society will need eight to 12 tents io be placed overnight at the park. • Noted that applications for appointment io one seat each on tbe Airport Commission and Ranmng Commission are still being ac­ cepted by the city clerk. Association (HESA) in early September. Members of both associations agreed not to strike while negotiating, and HESA ratified a new contract about the middle of September. Schoessel said if the HEA membership ratifies the agreement, the board will vote on it at the Oct. 17 meeting. The details of a tentative agreement do not have to be made public. When both sides ratify, the details will be made public. The next meeting of the board is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 17, at Pleas­ ant view. missioners voted earlier this month to with­ hold dues to the Area Agency on Aging Re­ gion Ill. leaving only one of the five coun­ ties s a dues paying member K ilamazoo's action follows Barry. St. Jost ph and Branch counties' similar actions two years ago. Calhoun County now is the orjy one still paying dues. The action also follows tbe resignation of David Scotsman as president of the AAA Board, who stepped down late last summer after saying he could no longer communicate with AAA Region III Executive Director Dr. Joseph Ham and contending that he had been physically threatened by other AAA Board members. Dr. Ham late last spring was placed on a 9O-day paid administrative leave after two employees filed grievances against him. He came back to wo.k early, however, after the interim director resigned. Ham war charged with sexual harassment by employees m.xt than two years ago. but he was cleared of any wrongdoing. How­ ever. the slate reopened the investigation over last summer and public hearings have been scheduled for Nov. 8. 9 and 10 at Kalamazoo City Hall. Ham and Scotsman formerly were allies, as they both appeared at a First Friday pro­ gram in Hastings a little more than a year ago. However, there reportedly has been falling out between the two since then. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers late in 1991 passed a resolution of "no confidence" in Dr. Ham as director of the agency and Barry. St. Joseph and Branch counties then refused to pay its dues. AU three subsequently were booted off the board, but services to the elderly remained intact. Even with tbe loss of dues from four of the five counties in the region, the AAA must come up with local matching funds in order to receive most of its $2.5 million in aid from state and federal funding sources. The Stale Office of Services to the Aging said the AAA can continue to function as long as it has the matching funds. If the region cannot came up with tbe matching funds and if its board members' terms expire, a neighboring agency would have to take over so that services could con­ tinue. Flu, pneumonia shots available The harry Eaton Dir net Health Department will have flu and pneumonia dimes throughout Barry County next moodi Flu vaccine shots are $5 and pneumonia shots are $10. There is no charge for people who present their Medicare B cards Tetanus shots also are free. The dates, times and sites of the clinics are as follows: — Thomas Jefferson Hall. Barry County Democratic Party headquarters, comer of Green and Jefferson streets. Hastings, noon to 4 p m every Thurs­ day in October — Lincoln Meadows Sr Apartments. 500 Lincoln St.. Middleville. 11 a m. to noon Wednesday. Oct. 5. - Maple Leaf Grange. M-66 south of Nashville. 5 to 8 p.m Tuesday. Oct. 11. — Faith United Methodist Church. 503 S Grove St. Delton. 1:30 to 3 30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 12. - Sunfield United Methodist Church. 227 Logan St.. 2:30 to 4 p.m. Wednes­ day. Oct. 19. - Nashville Masonic Temple. North Main Street. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednes­ day. Oct 19. - Dowling United Methodist Church. 9275 S. Bedford Road. 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday. Nov 10. — Barry-Eaton District Health Department. 110 W Center St.. 8:30 to II a m. Saturday. Ort. 15. A written prrscipoon from a doctor needed for a pneumonia shot paid for by Medicare B. A prescription is not necessary for the flu shot. For more information, call 945-9516. Custom Interiors H®*1, We also carry: Carpeting • Linoleum • Area Rugs Hardwood • Ceramic • Laminate • Wallpaper Continuing the Tradition of the Prettiest Homes in Town by George H. Brown HOURS: Mon. & Fri. 10 arn-7 pm; Tues., Wed. 4 Thurs. 10 am-5:3O pm; Sat. 10 am-3 pm Ml MOM �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1994 — Page 3 Tomahawk throwing contests were a part of the excitement held for menfoera of the Northwest Territory People as they held a Revolutionary War encampment this past weekend. Wailing for the war to begin? These two gentlemen dressed in Revolutionary garb take time out to enjoy the beautiful weather at Historic Bowen's Mils Costumes on parade This couple were a part of living history as members of the Northwest Territory People's Revolutionary War encampment. Bowens Mills is site of Revolutionary War encampment The crack of muskets and the roar of cannons filled the air this past weekend at Historic Bowens Mills as troops from the Northwest Territory People held their "invasion" Saturday and Sunday. The event brought the 18th century to life with color ceremonies, followed by parades and skirmishes. Events included battle demonstrations, volley fire competitions, lawn bowling, tomahawk throwing contests and bayonet drills. Included were 18th century cooking demonstrations and the showing of historic uniforms with ladies' fashion shows and military music as f r,nn of the iwo-day event. Bowens Mills wm built in 1864 and is a Michigan Historic Site The main Boor museum was open for tours of its collections of Indian artifacts and early items from Barry County’s past. Tbe mill was open for corn grinding demonstrations using the huge old French burr stones powered by water from the mill pood. Other attractions included the 1840s Plank House and 1850s one-room school house. A 10-room Victorian House built in the 1860s also was open for viewing, along with a post and beam bam. which is home to two teams of Belgian horses and a covered bridge crossing the old mill stream. Visitors to Historic Bowen's Mills enjoyed the crack of muskets and the roar of cannons amid the lingering clouds of gun powder that filled the air as the Northwest Territory brought the 18th centu.y to life with a war re-enactment. Home schooling, an education option by NfckHeffhma For many yem. Shelly Dickinson of Hastings thought i irents who wanted to educate their children at home were "weird people.’ the kind that build bunkers in their back yards and wait for the end of the world Then she made some fnends who taught their children at home "I found out they really weren't all that weird. They're a lot like me." Dickinson said Dickinson was one of six members of a panel that spoke about home schooling Thursday at an informational meeting at tbe Hastings Public Library Tbe mother of two said that she was educated in public schools and enjoyed the experience When her first child staled in public schools, however, she noticed be was having problems The boy is intelligent and would do his work quickly. Dickinson said The class was to large, though, that there was not enough time for tbe teacher to keep him occupied, and he would start picking on other students, she said. "He was really lasing a love of learning It wasn't being reinforced." she said. "That's when it started to sink in to my husband and I that maybe this (home schooling) is something we should look into." She has been teaching her children at home for iwo years now Other parents on tbe panel told similar siorx* Hastings resident Pam Cook was antxher on tbe panel. She has been teaching het children at home for about 10 years, she stfd. Cook was involved with public and private schools and can t say anything bad about either of them, she sax! "I thought they did the best they could do with what they had, she said “But we wanted to offer our children more." Cook said she and her husband did not pull their children out of school for academic reasons Our goa! was to have children with self confidence, who knew bow to relate, not only to their peers, but also to adults, she said. They also wanted their children io have a "deep involvement with Clod's word, she said Ten years later. Cook said she can see from her children that her goals have been reached And academic excellence has followed, she said. Ann Arnett of Hastings told those at tbe meeting she and her husband wanted to educate thetr children at home so they could follow one of their main priorities, which is communicating their values to their children. They realized that with thru children m school, the family s busy lifestyle did not allow for the commuoicauoc of values "We felt that what we were communicating to our kids was burry, hurry, hurry. Amett said Within three months of home schooling their kids, however. An» it said they started communicating with the.* children like they wanted to "Everything came up that we never had around $300 for the materials needed to teach a child for one year. A Becka Bobks is the publishing arm of Pensacola Christian College in Florida, he said. Olin said graduates of the company s pro; rani have gone on to college at the mil iary academies. tbe University of Mxnigan and other institutions. Home-schooled children do not need high school diplomas to get into college, the panel members said. The children just need to take the standard entrance exams. like the SAT and (he GRE The panel said that parents educating their children at home should make sure they keep records of their progress, like test scores, in case the children every have to go back to school They said parents considering home schooling their children should not take their children out of school until they are sure they are prepared. Parents do not have to notify the school when they pull the child out of school, but they should expect tn get a phone call from school officials. Tbe panel members said home-schooled children are allowed by law to participate in activities at the public schools. "It’s available." Cook said. "You just have to be a detective and find their little niche and what they like and go for it" The parents on tbe panel said their children do not have a problem meeting other children their ages because there are so many activities they get involved in. like Little League, scouting. 4-H and church groups. They relate better to other children because they’re used to relating with adults," Cook said. iiiiiih h 111111 iihiiiiiii i min David Kailman. (left) a Lansing attorney and founder of the Noah Webster Academy, speaks during last Thursday's meeting at the Hastings PiiMk: Library on home schools On the right is Leigh Osbn, the home-school representative for A Becka Books time for before. It was wonderful.’ she said. The parents on the panel said that generally in home-schooling families, the mothers teach the children while the fathers work to support the family. In the past, they said, parents who wanted to Mucate their children at home often were harassed by local school officials or even members of the Department of Social Services. David Kailman. a Lansing attorney and founder the Noah Webster Academy. Michigan's first charter school, said harassment of home schoolers has dropped off recently due to a court decision last year, however The court's ruling said that if parents home school their child for religious reasons, tbe children do not have to be taught by a certified teacher. Kallmar said. If the children arc educated at home for non-religious reasons. however, they must be taught by a certified teacher, either a 'M'tite parent or someone who comes into the home. Kaliman said No laws deal with home schools directly, he said, but there are some general guidelines that can be drawn from public and private school codes. Home schoolers must attend class for 180 days or 900 hours each year, the ctr.iculum the children follow at bumc must be comparable to that used at the public sch -ols. and those at the level of high school seniors must be given an American government and history course, he said. Many, including some at the meeting, teach their children using courses designed by educational companies especially for home schoolers The courses include the materials and curricula needed to teach a child. Leigh Oslln. the home school representative in Michigan and Ohio for A Becka Books, said his company charges better... 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Why does the state think rt has a right to pul a lein on a piece of property that you paid for and own? Whatever happened to the right of ownership? The state's reasoning is that it will help our children's education Scam! The money spent oa our now famous bird bath could have paid done, most of it could have been done with business and the city council working With all these grants, pork barrel, and outright waste, still in Hastings, we have no friend of the court is outdated, it’s not deadbeat parents but a dead beat system that has forgotten that children have rights, parents have rights, and slowly all of our rights are being eroded The police try to do their job by arresting a child mollester. then for tbe ncxi few months all we read about is the ptea bargaining and the victun. and family knowing that this slime will be out on the streets maybe living next door to your child. I believe this is a good country and that most people care. It's the politicians who have forgotten what they arc elected for. If the working people don't put a slop to these crooks, it won’t be long and there will be no paycheck, no gun to protect, and it will be the youth who will suffer When you go to the voting booth, remember the dead-beat promises, from the dead-beat politicians One dung we can be stare of. "Vote For Me and I Promise. " I sometimes wonder what would happen if an election was held and no one showed up. Stop and think, time is running out for all of us Larry (B.mner) Lippert Hastings ‘Prince’ decides what’s good for us 7b 7b* Editor. what's good for you." said the prince. "We "If we only tell you what you want to hear. dues and you will never know the democracy that you thought you were living in has turned We need understanding, patience, tolerance 7b The Editor: 1 understand that there is a kN of discussion lately *»n the topic of sex education in the Hastings schools. I have personally heard very little about the details of proposed changes, except some very healed discussions involving the mention of homosexuality in health classes. It is no shock to me that many parents are very upset that this facet of our i.uman sexuality may possibly be discussed by our young adults in a classroom setting After all. so many people are frightened to the point of hysteria when they don't understand something I don’t quite understand homosexuality myself, but I don't let if frighten me 1 don’t understand calculus either, but I don't lie awake nights worrying about how my lack of knowledge on it will destroy my life. There is a great deal of difference between calculus and human sexual behavior, but my point is that people too often resort to con­ demnation and name calling because it is so much easier than opening up one's mind and heart to try to understand someone with a dif­ ferent point of view or idea on life. There was a point in my life when my ig­ norance overshadowed understanding I am very sorry to say that at one time. I considered the possibility that the AIDS virus was sent as a pumshnwni from God. as so many others now believe Then I read an article in TIME Magazine a few years ago that helped me to understand just how warped that viewpoint is. The article featured, among <xher things a gay couple in California who legally adopted a newborn child that was born HIV positive. The baby had been abandoned by his drugaddicted mother as soon as she was able to leave the hospital No one would ever claim this child as their own He literally had no one to love him The hospital staff did *hat they could, but needless io say. the doctors and nurses m an extremely busy metropolitan area do not have enough lime to give such a child s'l the little Everyone’s vote does count Nov. 8 7b The Editor: their vote doesn't count on election day. but lesnns Choi bum Cloverdate Lake Delton Don’t mess around with 911 calls 7b The Editor: 1 think 911 is important because N helps you when you're in trouble or hurt. Even if you dial the number by accident, they'll call you right back to see if you're hurt or in trouble. The way they call you back is they have special computer* that write your to help you if you’ve done or s-ni something wrong. When we went rj Ftsh Hatchery Park on Friday. Sept. 16.1 made a 911 call and did not know that it would go through to the police. So 1 was not meaning to have the police come I thought you would need a quarter to make any pay phone call. I was real scared. 1 should not have been playing with the phone in the first place, but since 1 was. 1 should have gone to a teacher. 1 teamed to only use a 911 call m an emergency became someone could be getting han white you're calling I afeo teamed that And last. 1 teamed that you always should tell someone when you've done something wrong because if yor. don't tell anybody, you'll get in a lot more trouble Nicole Brrwn Hastings Life is a beautiful choice when you have place for you and your friends, rather than he No one has the right to meddle (and I say _ ideas old, do not work Life is a beautiful choice for those to be born into a good, normal, stable happy paren- for governor I am very leery of his political past. First of all, this gubernatorial candidate was very ac­ tive in increasing the federal deficit with his pork barrel spending. He also was involved in Washington He claims he can make the Michigan economy better. How? By making state come taxes? This is the typical Democratic response, especially on the federal level, a level on which he comes from This candidate has been associated too life of horror, examples of which my tetter American people dislike in the federal Life is a beautiful choice - "provided." from his day* in Washington D C., are old and as we have seen more and more do not right of choice to abortion Justine McLean Hastings Michael Mills Hastings encouraged us all to attend church with her. which we very often did. even into our teen yean With all these advantages in the face of advemty. I still was not comfortable in rais­ ing any questions about sex. 1 fell that with all my mother was doing just to keep our family together, she didn't have time for my con­ cerns. Of course, I was wrong, but I couldn't see that then I'm sure that there are many, many teens out there m the real world with a similar situa­ tion. or have completely different reasons for not going to their own family with any con­ cerns that they may have. I am only one example. Sex education in the school taught me more than I could have from whai a lot of young teens learn "in the hallway." It helped to clear up some misguided ideas that I had ac­ cumulated. I was able to use that information to help make better decisions as I was con­ fronted with situations later on in life. In an ideal world, sex education in the classroom would not be necessary. In my own household. I plan to guide my children on this subject in an educated and compassionate manner. 1 want my children to know that they can approach me with any concern. I know that there arc many other parents with a similar philosophy This is not an ideal world, though, and not all parents want or care to help their children on such a sensitive manner. In such cases, I do not feel that it is wrong for the school io step in and help young people adjust to what can be a very confusing and try­ ing time in their life. After all. these teens will very soon be independent members of our society, and wouldn't it be better to release them into the world with facts and accuracy than with confusion and apathy? We cannot ignore the needs of our children or bury our heads in the sand just because this is a delicate topic. We all came into this world in the same way. and our children deserve our understanding and patience. It would be wonderful if we could extend the same understanding, patience and tolerance to each other as adults. This would be the best example, and gift, that we could ever give our children. Kathryn M. Ramsey Dowling Historical site better than District Tb The Editor I would like to make a comment regarding the Democratic candidate (Howard Wolpe) • You are not born into a crime and drug in­ fested neighborhood and financially unable to prove of abortion. I’i use the voting machines, contact your township clerk, city clerk, or county clerk. They are nice people and will exrfcn everything to you 7b 7S* Editor; Life is a beautiful choice, provided 7b The Editor our rights will be taken way. one by one. Voting is one of the easiest things to do. First, you must register before Oct. II. you can do that at the Secretarty of State's office. extras that instill a child with a feeling of love and devotion A child needs a family to make this possible The couple I mentioned before realized this, and wanted to help this innocent child, this victim of someone else’s error. Somehow, they were allowed to adopt the baby. (If I remember correctly, the state did not seem to mind being relieved of the financial burden .) They were able to provide the child with a physical closeness and gentleness that a young baby so desperately needs, bui probably would not have been able to receive from the hospital staff, no matter how noble their inten­ tions. This story moved me to tears when I read that they were able to adopt still more HIV positive babies, with the hope of making their lives, no matter how short, full of love and kindness. I must tell you. I was never so ashamed of myself for ever having given a single unkind the ight io people of such warmth and com passion. I thought that surely God would reserve a special place tn heaven for these two unselfish parents My eyes were opened that day. and I hope that this story will help so­ meone else to think twice before using harsh words against someone they do n<N even know. There arc also those who believe that the whole idea of sex education in the classroom should be done away with. All I can say to those people is that I believe that sex educa­ tion may have saved me from making some ir­ reversible mistakes in my life. There may be readers who think I must have been very promiscuous to make such a statement The exact opposite is true. I was very shy about the subject of my own sexuali ty when 1 was a teen, and 1 was therefore very reluctant to ask any questions, even of my own mother. I am sure that my mother would have been very happy to answer any concerns that I had. but being a teen of low self esteem. I didn't think my questions were important enough There was a time in my childhood when my Mom was raiding us alone, and she often held two job* in an attempt to keep us from having to receive assistance from the state. 1 grew up in a family that would be considered very large by today's standards But she always made sure we were dean, had good food to eat. and learned to respect and share. She also After coming away from the Sept. 7 public bearing, 1 now find that 1 am not in favor of the proposed historical district (as 1 once was). It is due to the startling revelation that I will no k ngcr be in control of what happens to the exterior of • my own home, including lane leaping Vihat I have gleaned from this meeting, is that every idea that 1 have for shrub removal or planting of shrubs, flor I plantings in my new courtyard, adding a new deck, enclosing a porch, changing the color of my home, removing a garage, building an addition, put­ ting up a storage shed. etc., must first be ap­ proved by the committee from the historical district before any changes can be made to "my property." Without carrying on too much about how restrictive this proposed district would be to each individual homeowner. I would like to propose an alternative solution. Just as there are national and Michigan historical sites, why not start a "Hastings historical site"? Those who wish to be a part of this could apply for historical status, and be awarded a small plaque to be mounted on the front of their home, if they fall within the guidelines. With recognition as a Hastings histoncal site, one would not have to be located within a border of a proposed district, but could be from anywhere in the city, including downtown businesses. Making the proposed historical district a reality will restrict every home within its boundaries to fall into compliance with its rules and regulations, whether we want to or not. The "Hastings histoncal site" alternative would not force people into something that they do not want. When a home is designated as a historical site, either stile or national, the homeowner still has a righ. to make changes as he so desires. In doing this, however, he may fall out of compliance and lose the historical designation, but he can still call his own shots. Hastings is a caring, loving community that takes pride in its homes and city, that helped to make us one of the top 100 small towns in America. The majority of Hasting* homeowners have done very well in caring for their homes without a regulatory committee thus far Proposed regulations for homeowners seems to be generating a very negative at­ titude in the community. 1. for one. would not like to see the good in­ tentions of the Historical District Committee backfire to the point where homeowners decide against making home improvements because of complicated, and time consuming, bureaucratic regulations which somehow has taken all the fun out of it! diction from a crack addicted mother HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtahed by Hastings Banner, Inc. A Dwwon of JAN Graphca toe 1H2N Brawtauy Hasenga mi seosnceo? tai*) a*5-esM MsMa JacaOs Preu da m etopAaa Jacaba Tfwaawvr Jatm JacaOa Vtoa P^ateara FwOarti Jac a ba Secretary • NEWSaOOM • Davte T. 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Ml 49058 (USPS 717-630) ’They didn’t med to gmktaghvtai »0r«to)4Wt to* a I ilWI low —<1 toe ■ ao naeoa we cawX Don Tubbs Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1994 — Page 5 FTNA-N-CIAL Wills are simple, inexpensive and important As important at planning for the future may seem, an estimated 70 percent of adults tn the United States don’t have wills A will to a legal declaration of how a person To begin, if you die without a will (intestate), your property will be distributed peson making the will (testator), dated and signed by that person. Other do-it-yourself methods of writing wills are offered in com­ puter software kits. While self-written wills are better than be drafted by qualified Ytiomeyi When asked to evaluate the will-wnting computer pro­ grams that are on the market today, several at­ torneys concluded chat the programs might allow individuals not familiar with estate laws to make potentially serious errors. With wills typically costing between $150 and $900. is the mk worth it? After your will is written, your attorney generally holds the original for safekeeping You receive copies that should be kept in a fireproof box at home or ■ safe-deposit box with instructions where the original can be Historical Society’s 30th anniversary honored The Barry County Historical Society was honored by the Hastings City Council Monday with a proclamation lor 30 years of service to the city and the county. Mary Lou Gray makes the presentation Io Historical Society President Mike Hook aMie other society officers (from left) Sara Feldbauer D“n“ Phikip*. Doris Greenfield and ABe Smith look on. The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday morning issues a similar proclamation. ■ will, but it's a vital pan of planning for the terms of your will arc followed without a will, your withes may not be earned out Some ataaa recofruae a "holofr^Muc - STOCKS SAVE ON ALL ATHLETIC SHOES FOR MEN. 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Bauer American Legion Post, Hastings, was formed and a charter applied for on Nov. 21. 1922, Hazel M Offley Hinkley Conyer was one of its charier members. The charier was granted on Feb. 1. 1923. Hazel Hinkley Conyer died Sept. 3 this year at the age of 93, the last living member of that charter group Auxiliary Unit No 45 draped the charier Sept 7 in honor of her tong-time service Chaplain Zoe Conrad and First Vice President Debra Beak are shown here conducting the draping ceremonv 04417484 BASBV CO. CHURCH OS CHRIST. Ml H Micbapa *« . Hew*. Ml MOM SoMq 5o r*a> BMr Ctem 10 • ■> . *or We- II «-«. Enaaf Servaa, 6 ,• BMe Saud, 7 p m Nrwiw Herron. Minuter Rok M3-2938 Bfote Survey on vNtom ■ * taut Free Babte Corro*t>wtence Count THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FUXOI^SHIP. 2750 Wall l^ke Rd Jeffrey A Aroen. Ptator Cta.ro* office ptaw 9*8-2349 Inattay wontap 9 00 am and 10 43 a n Sunday Children* ctairoh Tuesday prayer and share tMt9 n<a Wednesday evcM« INDEPENDENT CHIKCH Of CHRIST. (wta« adWcaa - 1651 llataiina Rd . Hmm* MI 49051) mreonf at Thoma* Jeffenrei Hrfl. cwner of Green mS Jeftenon MaMar. hn Saadnaky Pta* 948-MM5 SMday Servxei *30 a.*.. Bfote SctaM. 1*30 a_n . Morning Wontap 6:00 pat.. Evening Wo..tan. 7:00 pm Wadanday. m hat Btbte toady Call for toomon - 623-3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY GOD, Waal Stat >674 OF ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 803 S Jefferwn Fafoar Charter Fiaher. Pmtor Satautey Mam 4 30 p.m.; Sundav MaaamS40a.m and II 13 a m . ConfcaBtona Saturday 44M30 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . 1 ante coat <rf Haatmgi Eldon Grubb. Patter 9*8 30*4 Rus Sarver. Patter Emeritus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser vteaa: 9:43 a m Bibte Claeaet for all * 1*40 a m Morning Wontap. a p.m Eventag Prane Tlnnday: 7 30p.m Bfote Study, and ytmfo group* HASTINGS SEVKNTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (al Starr School Rond) WiHwn Gardner. Patter Church ptame number u 945-2170. Com num* Service Canter number i* 945-2361 Samrday service* are: Sabbafo School at 9 20 a m. (i v ill apn adults md :hilfoia) am! V«dnp Service at 1140 a m Jom u* far Prayer Meeting tai' 'ueednyt. 74*440 p m Ow v ewmirnty Service Center. 302 E Green Street. ■ open to foe pubta Mon day* and Wtdhrirfayt. 940-1240 mm. Dommm af ctethmg m good. cteM condNion are accepted only dun* above hours If you are in aead <rf ctethmg ptease call 945 2361 for m appomtmem Rood. ajn.. ctaaaaa for ail *u Menu* Wontap 1**3 *.■ Nuncry provtdad. Sunday Evouag Service. 6 pa Wednesday actnna TOO pn «n: Ratnbowt or J J. Bfote Qtat <*» 2 through 7 or ftnt WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Coms Grove Road Pamor Ben Her n* 930 Snmfoy School. Church Service 1*3*. Wednesday even mgs from 640-140 p.m the youths meet at the church, bring a mck tench WELCOME CORNERS NOTE UNITED METHODtST CHURCH. M-37 South al M 79 Rrv Jun ha pamor. ptame 9*3-3387 Ctairoh ptame 'MS-4995 CtOty OoM. ctanr director Sun day morning: 943 am.. fauitey Sctani. 11:00a.m.. Menu* Wor­ d* 7:13 pjn . Youfo Fettowdup. 640 p.m.. Evening Wontap Nunery far aU aemcea. tranapnrtatoon provided to and from morning aarvwea. Prayer meeting. 7 00 pm Wcdamtay CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OR GOD. 302 E Bond, Haatmgt Pastor Doug Davit Phone 964-7765. pastor. 943-4060 dmroh Sunday School 1040a.m.. Word* i 140 a*. Evenmg Sn w> 640 p m Wifanrhy Service — 740 p.m. Facihty equipped for foe hudrappaif CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Cree* Rd.. I mt. South. Pamor •rent Brwfoam Phone 623-22R3 SundaySdtooiatlOOOam.Woratap 1140 a m . Evemng Servtceat 640p n Wednesday Prayer Bfote NASHVILLE AREA IT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahvillc Father Chorte* Fnter. Pamor A annum <rf St Rone Csfoata Church. Hearn* Sundny Mam 9 30 am UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 31S3 N Broadway. Hastings. Ml 4905k Patter Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Durtene Pickard. 9*5-3974 Wonted Services Sunday. 940 a m and 1140 a m . Sunday School. 9:43 a m 4-H meets Mondays. 6:30 p m to IDO р. m. Bfote Study. Wednesdayv 3:13 p.m at Deform Oaapers. SOI Barber Rd. Hauinp Men i Breakfast wiU be meeting the third Smuntey of each month until far four mere Call Mr Stephen Lewis at 943-3363 RRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 с. woootawn. naatmgs. MKntgan 944-1004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pamor James R Barren. AM Paster fa site; Services Sunday School 943 a.HL. Classes for ell *8*4 1140 a m Mono* Wontap Service. Jr Church * to 4<h Grade; 640. Evening Service Wednemtey 6:30 Amu Chita 740 p.m.. Teem m Houseman HM. 740 p m . Adults Prayer meeting. 0:15 p m . Adak Ctanr practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Braud nay Randall Hartman Patter Sunday Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Morning Wontap Service. 6 00 p.m Even * Service. Wettaeadey ’00pm Servmes far Adutes. Teem and Chilfore The Church Sage is Paid for by The Heatings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAlTlirai SAVINOS * LOAN, FA Maatinga and Late Ode*M WMN FUIUSAL POMI HMtinfl, FUXFAB INCOSPOSATID of HMtinga NATIONAL BANK OF HAtHNOI Mwnbw FDIC TNI HASHNOS SANNf t ANO MMINDCR 11S2 H Broaiwxy - Haating, tOUIY PHASMACY ‘Praacnption, - 11S S Jattarwn - S4S3429 HAlTlNOt MANUFACTURINO CO. Haatmga. Michigan HAST1MQS HMt GLASS MODUCTS, INC. 770 C©Ok Rd - Hmtlnoh. Michigan continued from page 1 Because of the way the promotional literature is designed. "Il looks like we arc taking resptAibility for that and if we are. we should take the responsibility. We should have a motion come before us (to a) prove such a project). He said he had no knowledge of the auction tn advance Volunteer fund-raising "is greatly appreciated and there are a lot of ways that money could be used to greatly benefit the working conditions (for employees) and the conditions for the animals." Doster said During the meeting. Doster had asked if the auction proceeds would be earmarked because he said the animal shelter donation fund 232 can be used for purposes other than a new building. Doster said the 232 fund can be used for anything pertaining to the shelter, such as repairs, vehicles, veterinarians fees for an injured animal, etc. "No. not (for) anything. Boze responded about the fund. James qi.cstioned what expenditures had come fron the 232 fund and Peterson said the computer system doesn't keep records beyond 12 months but that she hoped to be able to find paper records and check stubs to document expenditures Peterson said she couldn't recall any expenditures from that ted in 1993. According to a county dtparmental description, fund 232 was established to account for cash donations to the animal shelter "Donated funds are used for various projects at the shelter to provide for items above and beyond what tbe general fund budget allows Some donations may be HAS! INGS AREA PLEASAN1V1EW FAMILY UHLRCI?, 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling. Ml 49050 Pavlor Stephen Wngta (616) 736 3021 dmroh phone. (616) 945 9200 (home phone) Sunday Service: 9 30 a m . Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p m Prayer time Wednesdays. 7 00 p m A*im Program Thursdays f> VLB 30 p m Ago 3 and 4 thru Sth and 6th grade QUIMBY UNITED METHODLST CHURCH* M 79 West Pamor Susan Trowbridge (616) 943-9392 Sunday School 10 am.. Wontap II am . After School Special Wedaesday. 4 p.m. P O Box 63. Haeta*. Ml 49051. ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2413 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49051 Fadmr Gate Jotauon Vkv Phone 623-2050 (Dehon) after 6 p m weekdays or all day earl re dr Sunday Mcnung Prayer 9 43 a m.; Mm 10 00 a ni GR^T 11THBRAN CHURCH. 1)9 E North St , Michael Anton. Ptoter Ptaww 94M4I4 Sunday. Oct 2 1 00 and 10 43 a m Holy Cummumon 9 30 Church 'chool fail *e*) Thursday Sept 29 II 30 Holy Communion Lunch. 4 00 Outreach. 7:00 Adventurers. 1 00 AA Fndoy. Sept n - 6:30 Wedding Rehearsal Saturday. Oct I — 640 Weddmg. 8 00 NA Mon day. Oct 3 - 740 Shepherding Comm Tuesday. Ort 4 - 9 00 WELCA Snyod Conference. Wednesday Oct 4 - 10 00 Wordwatchert. 6 00 Sarah Circle Potluck HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hailing. Michigan. G Kern Keller Past.* Sally C Keller Director ta ChnstiM Education Sunday — 9 30 and 11 00 Monung Worship Services Nursery provided Rrowl cast of 9 30 service over WBCH AM and FM. 9 30-10 30 Sunday School Classes for ail ages 10 30 Refreshments and Feltowstap m the Ihnmg Room. 6 30 Mtedle High Fellowship. 6 30 Senior High Felkiwship Monday - 7 00Chns UM Educatiua Commuter meeting. 100 Stewardship Committee Tuesday - 7 15 Circle 7 meeting in the Lounge. 7:15 Stephen Minister*, framing Wstanaday - 9:00 Circle I. at the home of Margaret Boucher 1:» Cucte 4. Hazel Hiktebraah hotting in the church dinmg room. 7 00 Chancel Ctanr practice Thursday — 7 00 Ctairoh Life Committee HASTINGS REST LNITED METHOiMST CHLRCH. craner •< Green and Church nreeu. Dr Buflord W Coe. Patti* Margaret HoUenbcck Ihrcctor of Chnstian Education Church ptame (616) 945-9374 Barner free budding with elevator io all Ooon Broad coat <>( worst* verv xr over WBCH FM AM al 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sundav S.tuv.l 9 V> a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am Worship 1140 a m Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 3 30 p m WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children * Ctanr 5 15 pm Prepared Light Meal 6 00 r m . Bibte Study 6 43 p m . Act.vnies for Kids b 45 p tn . First Wednesday of month is Game Nigta .or all ages Sunday. Oct 2 - World Comtnunion Sunday. Swiss Steal Dinner spommed by Sunday School 12.15 to 2 00 p m - proceeds for Bus Fuad Monday. Oct 3 - Habitat for Humanity W’orkstagi ? 00 p m Saturday . Oct 8 - Habitaf far Humanm Workshop. 9 00 a m Sundav .Ort 9 - Open House for Youfo «d Adult Sunday School Classes 10 30 ■ m . Worship Guest Speaker from MICAP (Michigan Interfaith Coun cd on Akitail Protacmvi I I (Mi am Tuesdax Ort I I Hi Nooaers Pinhack Program 12 00 m«vi SUPPORT GROUPS V I P ‘a (Visually Impaired Per wnsi 9 30 a m first Fnday of rmmth September thru May. Nar citots Anmrymous 12 «> Noon Momlay. Wednesday and Fnday . and 8 DO pm Thursdays Al Anon 12 30 pm Wednesdays. Co­ Dependents Ammy minis 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 9 (X) am Smurdays restricted. Also placed into this fund are the monies raised by fund-raising projects " The fund currently has about SI8.000 including $3,750.70 of proceeds from an auction of celebrity memorabilia held at die former I-BI Building by county shelter employees last May. Those proceeds also were advertised that they were earmarked for a new shelter building. James said she thought separate line items should appear in tbe animal shelter donation fund for specific purposes. "I think you're right," Boze said. Board Chairman Orvm Moore agreed "Those funds need to be accounted for separately." he said. hrierson offered to set up the revenue line item within fund 232 to designate donations specially for a new shelter building She said Wednesday trial she already has instructed the Treasurers Office about the new journal entry. She said the funds from the first auction also would be placed in the new revenue line item and that she would check to see if there are any other funds received this year that have been earmarked for a new building fund. fhe Oct. 6 celebrity auction will feature mere than 100 memorabilia items that will be auctioned at 6:30 p.m. at the Orbit Room, by the Eastbrook Mall in Kentwood. KLQ Radio personalities Darla Jaye and Scott Winters will be the auctioneers. Boze said the auction was being held in Grand Rapids because organizers thought the celebrity items would be more marketable there. The auction promotional literature states that people wanting more information should call the animal shelter at 948-4885 Jim Bailey, who is running unopposed for a county board scat in November, said after the meeting that speaking strictly as a citizen he was surprised that the animal shelter's telephone number was publicized for the fund-raising event because commissioners had been told by shelter manager Al McCrumb at a previous meeting that he was short on personnel to handle phone calls and other shelter duties Bailey also said "monumental improvements for the animals and workers" could be accomplished for about $17,500 if the County Board purchased a used portable classroom fix about $10,000 for use as an animal shelter office and if the board spent about $7,500 for roof and electrical repairs few tbe shelter s kennel building. He said the county has cost estimates of about $7500 for those roof and electrical upgrades. McCrumb also has the county's name on a waiting list to purchase a portable classroom from an area school bunds for those two improvements could come from both the Animal Shelter Ikxiatiexi l and 232 and the County Building Rehabilitation Hund to make them feasible. Bailey said He commented that it would not be the solution commissioners originally envisioned but it would be a viable one. When discussing the 232 fund. Boze also brought up an instance when Commissioner Robert Wenger donated $50 to start a fund to purchase a radio for the animal shelter truck. Boze said she didn't know what happened to the $50 or the radio fund. "The Radio fund never materialized." she said. HanldC.HiUSr. Caaseron D. McIntyre STANWOOD - James Alan "Jimmy" McShane, 10, of Sunwood, passed away unex­ pectedly on Friday. September 23,1994. tf hii home He was bora April 5,1984, in Big Rapids to Tammy Sue (Anderson) Fegenbush and James Leo McShane Jimmy was a student at Big Rapids Mecosta Osceola Imermedule School restrict, he had also attended the Lincoln Developmental School in Grand Rapids. He is survived by his mother, Tammy Sue and her huihand, Don Fegenbush of Stanwood; his father. James Leo and his wife Sherri McShane of Wyoming; three brothers. Ganta McShane of Wyoming. Donald Ray Fegen­ bush of Stanwood and Zachary McShane of Wyoming; His maternal grandmother. Linda and her husband James Fessler of Stanwood; his maternal grantether, John and his wife Cathy Anderson of Hastings; his paternal grandmother. Bernice McShane of Morley; great grandparents. Erma Kutchinski of Sun­ wood. Lewis and Betty Anderson of Morley. Dorothy Dingman of Middleville; step­ grandparents, Jeff and Norma Woodring of Tarpon Springs, Florida; many aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, John F. McShane on October 11. 1993. Funeral Services were held Monday at the Sunwood Free Methodist Church with Reverend Wayne Bullock and Reverend David Christian officiating. Memorial contribution* in Jimmy’s name can be made to the Shnner’s Hospitals for Crippled Children. HASTINGS - Martha (Trentham) Swiff. 61. of Hastings, passed away Tuesday, September 20, 1994. Martha was the former owner of the Beauty Mark Salon in Lansing She was preceded in death by her husband, William Swiff tn May. 1993. Surviving are Jimmie (Debra) Kemp, Jr. of St Johns; step-son, Eric "Rick" (Chen) Swiff of Eaton Rapids; stepdaughter, Carol (Ronald) Gengler of Chesaning; four grandchildren one great-grandchild. Memorial Services were held at Chapel in The Pines Funeral Home in Lansing, with Pastor Kenneth Vaught officiating. Interment was in Fort Custer VA Cemetei y in Augusta Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Robert C. SmeDter FREEPORT - Robert C Smelker. age 81 passed away Wednesday. September 21,1994 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings. Mr. Smelker was bora on April 29th, 1913 on Buehler Road. Freeport, the son of John W. and Mary Ekn (McCarthy) Smelker. He was raised in the Freeport area and attended Vermontville Schools. He was married to Agnes T. Batey on March 14,1940. He was employed M Hsnngs Manu­ facture Company and retired from E.W. Bliss Company. Robert was a life long Freeport resi­ dent and farmer. He was an avid reader and enjoyed crossword puzzles. Preceding him in death were his wife, Agnes T. Smelker; two brothen Kermit Smelker and Keith Smelker Surviving are three sons; James (Martha) Smelker, David Smelker. Kermit Joo (Colleen) Smelker all of Freeport, five grandsons, two great granddaughters, one brother, John Smelker of Hastings, several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held Saturday at Beel­ er Funeral Chapel and the Pastor Jerry L Drummond officiated. Interment followed at the Freeport Cemetery. Freeport, Michigan. Memorial contributions may be made to a chanty of ones choice. Funeral arrangements by Beeler Funeral Home. HASTINGS - Cameron D. McIntyre. 92, of River Lane, Hastings, wemto be with nis Lord on Saturday, September 24, 1994 at Thornap­ ple Manor. He was bora on May 25.1902 in Castleton Township. Barry County, the son of Archie and Jennie (Morrison) McIntyre. He was a lifelong resident of the Quimby area of Barry County. He anenried Quimby School and Graduated from Hastings High School in 1925. He went on to attend Western Michigan University recieving his Teachers Certification in 1925, he received his Teachers Life Certification from Western in 1932. He married Dorris H. Mead on June 18,1927 and she died on June 25, 1985. Mr. McIntyre’8 teaching career spanned 8 years, teaching in the foMowtag Barry Rural Schools; Podufc(192S), Nonoa (19284932), Quimby (1932-1935), he also later worked as an independent building contractor for 37 years, retiring in 1972. He attended the Hastings First Baptist Church. Preceding him in death in addition to his wife was an infant daughter. Ardith Ann McIn­ tyre in 1930; sister Magdalena Davis and brother, Albert McIntyre. He is survived by daughter and husband, Ann and Arthur Mueller of Hastings; ion and wife, Norman and Carol McIntyre of Hastings; six grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, brother and wife Dennis and Yvonne McIntyre of Springfield. Graveside Services were held Tuesday, at the Barryville Cemetery with Mr. Darrell Hawbaker officiating Memorial contributions may be made to The Radio Bible Class. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home. |JohnR-Ketier | SARANAC - John R. Keeler, 72, of Saranac, formerly of Lake Odessa, passed away on Saturday. September 24, 1994 at Thornapple Manor. He was bora on April 3, 1922 at Charlton Center, the son of George and Hazel (Smith) Keeler He attended Hastings Schools and was mamed to Bessie McMillan in Verda, Kentucky in 1945. She preceded him in death on March 31, 1974. He married Minnie (McMillan) Miller in 1975 in Lake Odessa. Mr. Keeler served in the United States Army during World War II. He was employed at Keeler Brass for 28 years, retiring in 1982. He was preceded in death by his first wife Bessie; four brothers, George, Robert. Raymond and Ralph; one sister, Kathleen. Surviving are his wife, Minnie; step-son, Paul Miller of Carrollton. Texas; brother. Arthur Leo Keeler of Hastings; sister, Arlene Strimback of Hastings; several nieces and the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend George A too officiating Interment at lakeside Cemetery. Mama (Midge) Snodgrass \ WYOMING - Martna (Midge) Snodgrass. 45, of Wyoming passed away on Friday, September 23, 1994. Surviving are her husband, Michael, child­ ren, Jon and Lone Stamm, Tina and David Echelbarger, grandchildren. Gregory and Anne Marie Echelbarger, brothers and sisters, Mary McLeod. Lana Bland. Charlotte Hoeben. Char­ les Bicknell. Randy Bicknell, Paul Bicknell, Beverly Bicknell. Jerry Lee Bicknell, Janice Bicknell. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Monday at Holy Family Catholic Church with Father James C. Cusack celebrant Interment at Gros Cap Cemetery in St Ignace. Memunal contributions may be made io God’s Kitchen. Arrangements were made by Stroo Funeral Home in Grand Rapids DOWLING - Harold C HiU Sr., 91, of Drake Road, Dowling, passed sway September 21, 1994 at Tendercare in Hastings Mr. Hill Sr. was bora September 6, 1903 in Assyria Township, Barry County, the son of Oscar and Myrtle (Rogers) Hill. Harold Sr. married Agnes Willison on February 8, 1940. He was a fanner for many years and had lived on the present farm since the age of ten. Harold Sr was a butcher at the former Cobb Locker Plant and worked for several years at the Willison Sawmill, he then retired in 1969 from the Poormans Lumber Company in Battle Creek. Harold Sr. was a former member of Johns­ town Grange. He called Square dances for many yean, liked hunting and fishing, loved his family and grandchildren. Preceding him in his death were his parents, Oscar and Myrtle (Rogers) Hill and a sister; V*U Tut Surviving him is hrs wife, Agnes; three daughters snd husbuds. Linds and Lee Foote of Pliinwell. Mireille and Charlea Prichard of Delton, Betty and Bill Resell of Battle Creek; three sons and spouaea. William and Shiriey Hill at Hastings, Harold Jr. and Julia Hill it Dowling. John and Linda Hill of Dowling; 19 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; one nephew. Nile Tack at Plymouth, Iowa. Funeral Services were held Saturday at the Williams Funeral Home in Dehon. with Paaur Paul Deal and Pastor Rotat Taylor officiating. Burial followed at tbe Cedar Creek Omoety. Memorial comribuuoos can be made to the American Cancer Society or Tendercae of Hasungs. | ~ ~ | HASTINGS- John C Denny, 73, of West State Road, Hastings, passed away oc Monday, September 26, 1994 at his residence. He was bora cm December 31, 1920, at LaFoUeoe, Tennessee, the son of Thomas and Sue (Wilhoit) Denny. He wu raised in the LaFoUeoe, Tennessee area and attended schools there. Mr. Denny was a United States Army Veter­ an serving in World War II from October 1940 until being discharged in August 1943. He married Nonna M. Sweet on December 17, 1944 and would have celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary this year. Mr. Denny moved to Battle Creek in 1944 where he resided until moving to the Hastings area in 1972. He was employed by the Battle Creek Public School System from 1949 until his retirement in 1977. He worked as buildings engineer and 12 yean as Bus Foreman for the school system. He had previously worked for the Oliver Corporation, Roy Sweet's Auto Service and DeNoyer Auto, ill in Bittle Creek. He was a member and past board member of the Michigxn Associatioci of School Employ­ ees; member of Michigan Association of Retired School Personnel; life member of Hast­ ings Elks Lodge f 1965; Member of Hastings American Legion Post; and member of Battle Creek Disabled American Veterans. He was an avid outsdoorman enjoying especially fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, boating and traveling. Mr Denny was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Mary Underwood; and an intel sister, Virginia Denny. Surviving are his wife. Norms; daughter and husband, Elizabeth and Allen DuBots of Canton; daughter, Patricia Denny of Kalama­ zoo, one grandson and one great­ granddaughter; sisters, Essie Ridenour of LaFoUette, Tennessee, Ann Queener and Ruth Mullins both of Knoxville, letmesaee; brothers, Maurice Denny of Knoxville, Tennessee, Jeff Denny of Ashville, North Carolina, Glenn Denny of Jacksboro, Tennes­ see and Victor Denny of Battle Creek; special nephew, Edward Ridenour of Knoxville, Tennessee and other nieces and nephews. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Southwest Rehab of Battle Creek. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29, 1994 ‘County fair’ celebrated at Tendercare There we^e also a cotple of youngsters at the fair including (from ShHton, Trent Gordenskj and Tara Gordenskj During the fair Karen Marr, the director of nursing, demonstrated her hobby of spinning wool and silk. She then takes the yam and knits items like the shawl on her left LEGAL NOTICE: The Tendercare nursing home held its own version of a county fair for the residents Friday. Edie Pierce, the facility's activities director, said the weather this summer was too hot to take the residents to the Barry • County Fair. "So we brought the fair to them." she said. The residents had a lunch of typical fair food, like foot-long hot dogs, curly fries, ice, cream and lemonade. Pierce said. , Staff members brought in examples of. their gardening and art and craft handiwork to be pul on display. Pierce said a group of residents was designated to judge the displays and award ribbons to the best ones. । Live animals also were on display, such as turkeys from Otto's Turkey Farm in Mid­ dleville. Ed Slocum also brought in one of bis llamas, and Floyd Shilton displayed, some pheasants Russell Nash played the organ for the. residents during the afternoon. , "They’ve just been having a really good time," Pierce said of the residents. "It's a fun day for all of them." , Pierce said the fair may become an annual, event at the nursing home fund of Two Hundrod Sixty Five and 06/100 Dollar* There were llamas, lizards and other animals on display during the fair. Here a couple of pheasants get some close scrutiny from a trio of curious fair-goers. nonce or roMCUMM Dofouh hovfng boon mode In fho form* and condi­ tion* of a certain mortgage mode by John J. Bravata. a single man. on March 36. 1993 to ACCIFTANCf MO6TGAGC COtPOkATKX and subsegmntty ae*ignnd to Stove Ruza 6726 Rod Cedar lane Wes< Moomfiold. Ml 46367 and recorded in the Office of the Rogiater of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan on the 2nd day of April. A.D 1993 in LMor 966of Mortgagee PageSII and upon which mortgage there is claimed to bo due o» of the dote of this notice pr Incipol and interest of Twenty-seven Thousand Throe Hundrod Twenty DsBw* end 16/100 (377.330.18). at 17 0% per anum and »oid default having continued for more than thirty (30) day* and no suit or proceeding* having boon instituted to recover the debt ■ ocurod by the mortgage. Nona rs MOtfBY GlVfN THAT ON September 15. 1994 at 2:00 p.m. local time, the said mortgage wiM be lorocloeod by public sole at public venduo to tho highest bidder inside tho Barry County Cour­ thouse Building in Hastings. Michigan whore tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry is held, of tho promisos described in said mortgage or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay tho amount duo on sold mortgage as aforesaid with interest thereon and all logoi coot*, charge* and expense* including tho attorney fee* provided by low and any taxes. assessment* and insurance premium* (313) 769000 x4131 GHAT LAKIS 6ANCO8P A FHMTLaL (10/30) TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF MAPS, PLANS, ESTIMATES OF COST AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Southwest Barry County Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Johnstown, together with the Townships of Hope. Prairieville and Barry and the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority, have entered into a contract with the County of Barry, acting through Its Board of Public Works pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957. as amended ("Act 185"). whereby the County will construct and finance the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System and related improvements (the “Improvements") to serve areas of the Township. including the special assessment district described bafow The Township has determined that part of the Township s obhgatio-. contracted for pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special assessments levied against properties benefited thereby. The Township has determined to proceed with the Improvements, has approved plans and estimates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district, consisting of the following described lots or parcels of land which are benefit ted by the improvements and against which a portion of the cost of ths Improvements shall be specially assessed: 0MO9G85G19G0 NOTICE is further GIVEN that the Township Supervisor has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment Diet net. which roll sets forth the cost of the Improvements which Is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against ths land in the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 17TH DAY OF OCTOBER. 1 «4. AT 7<X) P.M AT THE JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 13565 M-37. BATTLE CREEK. MICHIGAN. .0 REVIEW THE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMEN OLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the maps, plans and estimates of cost of the improvements, and the special assessment roll are on file with the Township Clerk st the Township Office for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY RLE A WRITTEN AP PEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or a party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or. in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by 'etter pnor to the heanng. m which case a personal appearance at the heanng is not required This notice was authorized by the Johnstown Township Board Dated September 14, 1994 JUNE DOSTER. CLERK TOWNSHIP OF JOHNSTOWN on sold promise*, which said premise* are situated In tho Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. V. - m -J mzemgon W rS- I - .... aescrioea 4 - - - -fc - 4 a* —- Ivooow*. - II . jrrjrw land in tho TOWNSMIF OF ORANGFVILLt 1AHY County. Michigan, described a* follows 6CGHMNG ON THf SHOftf OF GUN LAKE WHHf SOUTH UNS OF MCT1ON 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WE ST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CMTl. TMfNCE LAST ON SAID LINE TO SOUTH 1 /4 POST of SECTION 4. THENCE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH 1 /2 UNE OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/2 SECTION 4 THENCE WEST TO HIGHWAY. THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG HIGHWAY 552 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414.3 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST. 900 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST 888 FEET TO SHORE OF GUN LAKI. THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 290 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGINNING EXCEPT COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST AT AN IRON SET IN CONCRETE ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE EAST 280 FEET ON SAID SEC DON LINE THENCE NORTH 66 FEET: THENCE WEST TO THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE THfNCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BEING A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 128 FEET FOR PLACE Of BEG I NN MG. THENCE EAST 280 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 FEET THFNCE WEST 2*0 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKF WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET M CONCRETE. THENCE NORTH ALONG THf SHORE OF GUN LAKE 190 FEET. THENCE EAST 260 FEET FOO A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE WEST 200 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE: THENCE NORTH 60 FEET THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POMT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 66 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGMN MG. THENCE EAST 280 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 FEET THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 300 FEET Of THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND BEGIN NING ON THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE. THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH 14 POST OF SECTION 4 THENCE NORTH ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 4 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 Of THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4: THENCE WEST TO THE HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE HIGHWAY 552 FEET THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST. 414.3 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST 900 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST 888 FEET TO THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 290 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The length of the period of redemotion from such sale will be one yeor (12) month* immediately following *oed sole Doted o» Southfield Michigan thi» 7th day of September A.D. 1994 Steve Ruxo 6726 Red Cedar Lone Weil Bloomfield Ml 48387 By: Warren I. Brasch Attorney for Steve Ruza 26211 Control PorK Blvd MIO Southfield Ml 48076 (10/13) These residents got involved with judging the displays of gardening and arts andi, crafts handiwork. The items were brought in by Tendercare staff members. « Hastings band conies in 4th at Rockford contest s Field commanders Christy LaJoye (left) and Carrie Bowman show the hardware ' Hastings won al the Rockford Marching Band competition last weekend. The Hastings High School marching band placed fourth among eight schools in the Class B division last Saturday at the Rockford Mar­ ching Band competition Co-director Joseph LaJoye said. 'The students represented the school with class and distinction. ” LaJoye and co-director Joan BosserdSchroeder also have announced that the first annual Hastings Marching Band Invitational is scheduled for Saturday. Ocl. 8. at Johnson Field. -• Eighteen bands are expected to perform? starting at 10 a.m. Among the group will be Lakewood. Maple Valley and the host school. Hastings, the last of the bands to perform, will take the field at 3:30 pm Admission is S3 for adults and $2 fo< students and senior citizens. 3 welcomesand ’ encourages letters to tbe editor as a ' Send letter* to: "Letter* at the Banmr, P.,O. Box B, Hastings, MI 49058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29, 1994 — Page 9 to Time... The Ray W. Erway Story (Part Six) by loyce F. Weinbrecht in July 1918. the Erways were very busy dome farm wort, helping out the neighbors and whatever else came along Ray writes: "We played at Dowling's Sports Day again thu year. Lightning struck Charley's garage It had once been the woodshed on our farm. We had moved it down there I attended the John Foreman sale on the R Mead place and the Cutler sale on the county line "We drove the Metz 124 miles to Ml Plea­ sant to visit One and Anna We went up on Oct 16 and came home on the 19th "We got the lumber to enclose the toilets at tue Otis School on Nov. 6 and put the parti lions in and they put the chemical toilets in on Nov II. 1919 This was Victory Day (World War I had ended on Nov. II. 1918.) "I drove the Farm Bureau solicitor around during November and Dad Otis and I put in collar steps at the Rutland Church. "!n December I took on the job of selling Grange Life Insurance and s< 4d Wayne Smith a SI.000 insurance policy a? well as a $1,000 policy io Lyle Vanderbrook I embarked on selhng life insurance because back in 1909. while we were still living at Rutland Center, die Gleanor Lodge was organized there in the Town Hall John Nelson was largely involved in its founding, also the J W Mead family "I took out a policy, probably against the wishes of my parents They had some unfor­ tunate experience with the Patrons of In­ dustry Up to about this time insurance com­ panies were not controlled by state laws This insurance did not have enough statistics to work from. They did not charge enough to ac­ cumulate enough of a reserve to guarantee payment of the face value of the policies they sokl Mans of them tailed and the policy owners lost the premiums which they had paid in. "So. I became life insurance conscious "The Gleaners have grown and are operating in several states since that time "Another reason that we were Granger, was due to the fact that John C Ketchum, of Hastings, was then State Master Mr Ket­ chum was elected to the House of Represen­ tatives m Washington in 1920 Ketchum had served as County School Commissioner for eight years, (this was at the time when I took my eighth grade examination and while 1 taught my first year), postmaster from 1907 to 1913 In 1912. he was elected master of rhe State Grange. : position which he held at the tune of election io Congress "Aaother reason that 1 decided to sell in­ suraace was that by this turn we had five mouths to feed, five bodies to keep clothed aad an insight into the future when we would need to finance the education of the children. At due time we had Ruth Eleanor, bom March 8. 1914; John, bom on Nov 28. 1916; and Genevieve, bom on Sept. 15. 1918. So I went into it and sold a few policies. "The economy was better than usual about this time Most people had work and the pay was better than ever before. The war had also made people aware that lite at best is very uncertain "I was afraid that some of the people who bought policies from me did so to accom­ modate me Of course I appreciated their busmess But I was so sold on the idea of life insurance that 1 would have done it gratis, if necessary. How many of these policies were hept up for long penods of time I will never know, la fact 1 know of only one which paid off That was one on a boy who died while I was selling the insurance "John C Ketchum came to Glass Creek Grange to install the officers. It was a great honor to have the State Grange Master there to do a. Uns was on Jan. 3. 1920 We had an oyster supper, using four gallons of oysters at $3 a gallon There were 30 pounds of crackers al 16 cents a pound "I sold John Foreman and Richard I aubangh each a $1.000 policy at the beginn ng of this year Later in the year. I sold a policy to Louie Beison and one to Cecil Oler. both were $1,000 policies. "I was ill about this time and needed a chore boy. Paul Foreman came to do the job. "On March 28. 1920. a tornado ha the area it destroyed Rutland Church. Henry Shipman's house. Dick Foreman's silo, also Lewis Edger s and killed Scott Cook, a Beison and two of the Moon family at Maple Grove. "With spring, insurance policy sales kept coming m. Roy Beison and Leon Olis pur­ chased policies from me In April there was a wood cuttmg bee for Francis Gorham. We were sawing m the mill and cleaning up the wreck of the church bunding and repairing A Steam Engine, circa 1920. telephone lines following the storm Louie sprayed the orchard "Fred Babcock and I went to Grand Rapids. I bought a two-year-old bred Holstein heifer and a heifer calf, over $200 for the heifer and $100 for the calf, all registered. Monty Replogle and I got these heifers with his model T truck. We called thi .wo-year-old heifer Odessa. She had eight bull calves before she produced a heifer but she was a good milk cow all those years She mu»t have been the main source of milk for our growing children. "The heifer calf produced no heifer calves and she did not live long after her first calf, which was a bull She was the most stubborn animal I have ever tried to lead The last lime I tried to lead her. she turned a somersault and dislocated a vertebrae and never walked after that She lived until fall, becoming quite fat We butchered and she made good beef. "So my venture into registered cattle pann­ ed out nil. "Lxuren Wilkins began working for us that spring "I s-Md Paul Foreman a $2,000 policy. I gave him the 30-06 army rifle I had bought from John Foreman, who had tken it in pay­ ment fror.i Fred Babcock for Uncle's Metz roadster. "Monty and I got a piano for the Grange There were big doings at Rutland Town Hall May 23. John Ketchum was there and presiding elder Kendnch. They were trying to work up enthusiasm to rebuild the Rutland M.E. Church. Forest Havens. Homer Warner. Charley Beison. George Havens and I paid two selections "We went with Dad Otis to Edna's com­ mencement on June 21. "1 sold Maurice Sowerby's hired man a $1,000 policy and W Shiffman and Burr Laitagh at well a* Ray . Roy and Fay Hull, and Chester A rehart each bought one Ard Er­ way bought a $2.5000 policy "Milner, an agent from the insurance com­ pany came and we canvassed the area over to Star Grange and to North Irving Grange. We made no sales We then visited Welcome Grange and Carlton Grange Better luck this time. Meri Neeb. Hale Carpenter. Louie Daniels and Maunce Blackford each bought a policy. We continued to sell policies, one to Todd, to H. Anderson, each of the two Miller boys. Ira Shipman. and Lawrence Strimbach Otey could not pass the examination for his policy "h was a buss summer The Holstein ptcak was held at Lake Odessa July 28 We held a chicken pie supper at Glass Creek Grange Hall IK) July 29th We look in $55 rhere wax a Grange picnic at Thomapplc Lake on Aug. 7 with about 80 people in attendance The Otis School Picaic was held on Aug. 12 "The Holstein tour to visit the outstanding breeders in the area was held on Aug. 13. "I went to a Grange Insurance Agents Con­ vention in Ludington Aug 16 through Aug. 19. We traveled on the train, all expenses paid lo those who had sold $20,000 worth of in­ surance. It was a chance to see how the high pressure agents operated All races and all color, seemed to be there it was quite an eye opener for a country bumpkin like myself. "Meanwhile. I helped Babcock put new pistons in Dad Otis' car I patched part of Newland's bam and by Sept 7 we were filling silos. I worked with Charley when any of this work was going on. I often wonder how many tanks of water I helped to get to fill the engine boiler We always drained it during freezing weather unless we kept a fire in the fire box. It was no fun to get a tank of water during the freezing weather Tornado Damage in Barry County. 1920 "I kept selling insurance during this time, selling one to Roy Douglass, and Ancil Talmage bought a $2,000 policy. The R Mead house burned on Oct. 15 The house stood just south of the Rutland Church. Harry and Zok) Dunn were living there at the time. "The decision was made to rebuild the Rutland Church in October and we began to tear down the North Irving Church to use along with whatever material we had salvaged from the old church. The North Irving Church had been abandoned and had reverted back to the Methodist Conference. They in turn gave n to the Rutland Church. The old wall was raised two tiers of stone to give enough head room to the basement so that it could be fixed up for use. O.V. Slam repaired the wall. "We began the actual building of the framework on Nov. 5. This was a trying time for me for several reasons. First, from the mechanical aspect. I had not worked al building since the summer of 1906. the year we built the Ernest Edger home in Hastings. I was sort of out of practice Worse than that, the Bliss Company in town had just built an addition onto their factory and some of the local fellows had been getting $8 a day The Church Board felt that they could not pay more than $4 a day. I was to receive $5 a day for overseeing the building Those workers included my father-in-law, two cousins, two brothen-in-law and many neighbors Everyone in the area put aside their own work to help build the church. Monty Replogle of the Pudunk area, who had the only truck in the area, helped with trucking the materials "The building project also interrupted work on the farm. As an illustration of this, w ‘ had two bunches of cattle, the milking cows broght up each night for milking and the dry cows and young cattle, who were kept in a separate pasture It would be several days before I would have time to go out to check on them. I lost a good cow in a mud hole during this time. Of course I might not have been able lo have saved her. even if I had been working al home "The Rutland Church was a part of the Hastings Methodist Church. The Reverend Walker of Hastings was the overseer of the project witb our local minister, the Reverend Hoyt as second in command. There was never any trouble between them, but it was always obvious who was boss "1 was rather like my dad I would rather do the work myself than boss someone else. And on this job I had no problem keeping busy How well I remember the Reverend Walker calling me down from the roof where we were shingling. He told me to get some of the men to work, saying that I should be down there bossing rather than up on the roof work­ ing He may have thought that some of the fellows were loafing "Anyway. I obeyed him as far as coming down and getting the fellows working at something. Then I went back up on the roof lo shingle However. I always got along well with Reverend Walker "We got the rest of the materials from North Irving. On Dec. 20. O.V Siam and his son. Hart Sum. finished plastering the church It was nearly finished except for the intenor casings High school art show to be here Oct. 17-31 "The Annual High School Area Show." and exhibit from the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts, will be on display at Hastings High School Oct 17-31 The exhibit consists of «5 original works by students from 11 area schools Works in the traveling exhibit were selected from the an­ nual juried exhibit at the Institute of the Arts last spring. Included in the show is a watercolor by Joe Hull, a senior at Hastings High School The exhibit is from the KlA's "Artreach" program The High School Area Show and Traveling Exhibit is funded by Rx Optical and Sassaman Eye Associates. The program provides original art works for one-month loans to schools, libraries and other community facilities in a 13-county area of South weal Michigan Artreach's primary aim is to enable people in communities to see and participate in the visual arts Optional lectures and demonstra­ tions also are provided Anyone or any organization interested in the Artreach program may contact the Ar­ treach coordinator at the Kalamazoo Institute of the Arts. 314 S Pirk St . Kalamazoo 49007 "In looking over the names of those who helped with the rebuilding of the church, n is interesting to learn how many of them came from other churches to help, many of them in their later years. "I had bought a metal turning lathe of Ray Pierce, paying him $100 for it. or rather I gave him my note for it. I set it up in the well house A few days later. Fred Babcock was over and when he saw it. he sure did get ex­ cited. saying that if he had such a machine he could use it to good advantage "I was not getting a thrill out of n. I had no lathe experience and I could not set myself up as a lathe operator, so the machine would have degenerated into a "do it yourself' pro­ blem That could have been such a mess with everybody working with it and leaving me responsible for keeping it in shape "I told Fred that if he wanted it for just what I was to pay for it. 1 would bring it over to him. He did and I took it over. He did a lot of work with it. "Automobile engines were beginning to replace the stationary engines for wixxl buzz­ ing and even the steam engines used to buzz wood and fill silos. We would build these ngs. turn out pulleys, make and install gover­ nors on the motors and many other lathe jobs. It helped Fred make a living for himself and his aged mother. As he collected for his work he turned money over lo me to pay on the note I pax! the rxxe in the agreed time, but the last I remember him mentioning the deal, as he paid me some amount he said that he was going to owe i.x die rest, a few dollars, so that in the event that he died before his mother did. I would have a claim on the lathe. "At the sale of his estate in the 1950s. as 1 was settling his affairs, that lathe sold for $99. John C. Ketchum. A fellow from Nashville bought it for his son "John and Floy Foreman and their children Elaine and Maurice were quarantined due to the children having diphtheria. They were liv­ ing on the Dick Bale’s farm (formerly the Sweezy farm) just southwest of Hastings where they were farming at the time "The upright part of Uncle Oren's house was moved onto the wall of the burned Mead house Someway I missed out on this deal " (To be continued) NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner Coll to.- Subscribe 948-8051 Michael W. 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Treatment Of • HEADACHES • NECK & ARM PAIN • MIDDLE BACK & SHOULDER PAIN • LOW BACK & LEG PAIN MacLeod Chiropractic Nou Accepting Neu- Patients 948-3170 PALMER GRADUATE 128 WEST CENTER OPEN 6 DAYS by Appointments Corner of Church k West Center Downtown Hasting* TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING and FILING OF MAPS, PLANS, ESTIMATES OF COST AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Southwest Barry County Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Prwrieville. together with the Townships of Hope, Barry and Johnstown and the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority, have entered into a contract with the County of Barry, acting through its Board of Public Works pursuant to Act 185 of ths Public Acts of Michigan of 1957, as amended (’‘Act 185”), whereby the County will construct and finance tbs Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System and related improvements (the ‘Improvements") to serve areas of the Township, including the special assessment district described below. The Township has determined that part of the Township's obligation contracted for pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special assessments levied against properties benefltted thereby. Tbe Township has determined to proceed with the Improvements, has approved plans and estimates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district, consisting of the following described lots or parcels of land which are benefitted by the Improvements and against which a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed: 08012-180-00000 08012 1904)21-00 08012-19802300 08012-36003800 08012-40000100 08012-40000400 08012-41001500 08012-41002000 08012-41002100 08012-41002200 08012-41002500 08012-41002700 08012-41002800 08012-41003300 08012-41003800 08012-44000500 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment District, which roll sets forth the cost of the Improvements which is to be levied In the form of x special assessment against the land in the special assessment district. TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON WEDNESDAY. THE 12th DAY OF OCTOBER. 1994, at 7:30 P.M. AT THE PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 10115 S NORRIS ROAD. DELTON. MICHIGAN. TO REVIEW THE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the maps, plans and estimates of cost of the improvements, and the special assessment roll are on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Office for public examination. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT ANY OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN 30 DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING. An appearance may be made by an owner or a party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance al the hearing is not required. This notice was authorized by the Prairieville Township Board Dated September 14. 1994 NORMA JEAN CAMPBELL. CLERK TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE �Paoe 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29. 1994 ! Ann Landers Seat belts avoid tragedy Dear Ann lenders: My precious 3-ycarold niece. "Megan. " is lying in intensive care in a hospital tn Omaha Her broken leg now has a steel pin in it. She has a metal plate along her broken jawbone and one along her gum line. Ail of her teeth are gone, and she has a metal plate under one eye to support the eye socket that had lo be rebuilt She has a skull fracture although the brain swelling caused by that fracture has deceased significantly Beside her bed. there are pictures of her so people will know what she used to look like She no longer resembles the beautiful child she was You are probably asking yourself what in the world happened to that poor child to cause such horrendous disfigurement Tbe answer LEGAL NOTICES: C4JH.TOH t'oWIWIT Sywopale ad Mbuttee HOFC TOWNSMF Kutsar Allerding Don>«f» Marlow and Smith pr*Mnt Guasis 3 rastdants Collad moating to order at 8 00 p.m Clerk or»d Troa»uror * report* read and appro, ed e.cept for o correction on Special Board Meeting Taylor readdressed Board of Review issue Barb Newton of Chorlton Pork Rd. wont* CHILDREN PLAYING sign installed Will check with Road Commission Donna Long requested permission to use Twp Hall grounds newt summer for a school reunion We will check our insurance Birch Fire ■ waiting for lawyer to send wording to adopt an ordinance regarding haxordous waste spill Permission granted to get copy machine repaired Permission granted for Bev Dove and Judy Decker »o attend MLT.A School Permission granted for Dove and Carolyn Kaiser to get thew assessor * licenses renewed Approved payment of all bills. Meeting adjourned at 8 40 p.m. Wtlmo Darwefs Clerk Attested to by David Kaiser Supervisor (? W) September 12, 1994 — 7 30pm Pledge to the Flog by all present Peake. Whitaker Cose Woods Baker five resident* Commissioner Sandy James Terry Geiger candidate for State Representative Approved amended Agendo August 8 and 17 meeting minute* Received Treasurer* all correspondence and committee report* All listed bills approved for payment Adopted Resolution No 1 SWBCSDS Voluntary Special Assessment District Set Public Hearing 10/10/94 7 IS P M Allow Board Members and Deputies to attend MTA District Meeting, ewpe isos paid Authorized replacing old ho'i door notice in Reminder Re Assistant Seston Meeting adjourned 10 00 p.m. Shirley R Cose Clerk Attested to by Patricia I Baker Supervisor (9 ’29) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to mH or buy something...rant a home, or get a Job! REGISTRATION NOTICE To The Qualified Electors off The COUNTY OF BARRY Notice is hereby given that any legal voter living in the following City and Townships who is not already registered may register with their respective Clerk on Tuesday. October 11,1994. THE LAST DAY TO REGISTER, from 9fl) am. until 5G0 p.m. to be aligible to vote in the General Election to be held on November 8.1994. CLERKS: DENA A. MILLER ASSYRIA TWP. CLERK 10570 M-66 NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 PHONE (616) 756-3410 JUNE DOSTER JOHNSTOWN TWP. CLERK 1815 LACEY RD. DOWLING, Ml 49050 PHONE (616) 721-9905 TEDDIE SOYA BALTIMORE TWP. CLERK 4205 DAVIDSON RD HASTINGS. Ml 49056 PHONE (616) 945-9304 SUSAN K. BUTLER MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK 9752 EVART RD. NASHVILLE, Ml 49073 PHONE (517) 852-1859 LOIS BROMLEY BARRY TWP. CLERK 2570 OSBORNE RD. DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 671-5653 DARLENE HARPER ORANGEVILLE TWP. CLERK 11031 WILDWOOD RD. SHELBYVILLE. Ml 49344 PHONE (616)672-7149 WILMA DANIELS CARLTON TWP. CLERK 85 WELCOME RD HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-5990 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. CLERK 10115 S. NORRIS RD DELTON. Ml 49046 PHONE (616) 623-2664 JUNIA JARVIE CASTLETON TWP. CLERK 915 REED STREET NAS tVILLE, Ml 49073 (OFFICE) (517) 852-9479 (HOME) (517) 8520830 BARBARA BEDFORD RUTLAND CHARTER TWP. CLERK 2461 HEATH RD. HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-2194 BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. CLERK 885 RIVER ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 948-9690 SHIRLEY R. CASE HOPE TWP. CLERK 5463 S. WALL LAKE ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 49058 (HOME) (616) 945-5722 (OFFICE) (616) 948-2464 EMILY HARRISON IRVING TWP. CLERK 6925 PARMALEE RD. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-9915 SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS Cm CLERK 102 S BROADWAY HASTINGS, Ml 49058 PHONE (616) 945-2468 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP. CLERK 200 E. MAIN ST. MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (616) 795-7202 CHERYL ALLEN WOODLAND TWP. CLERK 156 S. MAIN WOODLAND. Ml 48897 PHONE (616) 367-4915 HARVEY VANDER BEE YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. CLERK 284 N BR1GGS RD MIDDLEVILLE. Ml 49333 PHONE (615) 795-9091 To rsceivs sn sbMnt voter ballot contact your township or city clert. REGISTRATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED OTHER TIMES BY APPOINTMENT BY CALLING YOUR CLERK. is. she was not wearing a seal bell Megan's parents have alway s made sure she v.as in a car seat and fastened in securely since the day she was bom. But they went away on vacation and left Megan and her sister in the care of people who ignored the Nebraska seat belt law and took them for a ride without put­ ting Megan in the car seal Megan's older sister automatically fastened her own seat be... as she was taught to do. She was the only one in the car who did The driver was distracted by something and ran off the road The car went into the air, flipped over and rolled three times. All the passengers were thrown out except for Megan's sister She survived the accident unscathed except for cutting her toe when she ran for help Megan was the most severely injured. She will be in the hospital for at least three more weeks with her leg in traction When she goes home, she will be in a full body cast for four months Ann. please remind sour readers to use their seat belts and buckle those babies in no matter if they're going two blocks or 200 miles No one should have to suffer this senseless tragedy - Aunt in Alvarado, Texas Dear Alvarado: You have written a letter that is sure to make a very strong impact on parents everywhere. Don't put this one on the refngerator. folks. Tape it to the dashboard Low sex drive? Dear Ann lenders: I hope you can help me After three years of marriage my hus­ band.' Mac.'' and 1 have virtually no sex life. We are both 32 and have sex about once every four months. Otherwise, we get along just fine Mac was a 28-year-old virgin when 1 met him. I thought that was odd but overlooked it. The first few times we had sex together. Mac threw up I was patient, figuring it would get better with time. He quit throwing up. but the sex never got any better He says he jsut has no desire for it. As far as 1 can determine. Mac isn't gay If I complain, he says it's my fault because criticizing him makes him lose interest. 1 think that's just an excuse Obviously, this man has a very low sex drive Is there any treatment for this? I feel as if the best years of my life are slipp­ ing away. I'm lonely and feel sexually deprr. ed. Please help me — Hurting in Albuquerque Dear Albuquerque: The testosterone level determines the male sex drive Obviously. Mac's is low He owes it to you to see a doc­ tor. (P.S.; If you two want a family, it's essential that he get moving ) ‘Isolated’ affair Dear Ann Landers: I am 41 For 20 years. I worked as a bank teller and never had a pro­ blem Two years ago. the bank began hiring its first male tellers. Twice a week. I worked alone with “Bob" until the drive-in window closed. Bob was nice, good-looking, neat and a pleasure to work with. The teller area is small, and we got to know each other pretty well Before long. Ik told me that Ins mar­ riage was miserable and he had no feelings for his wife. The next night, after closing. Bob suddenly embraced me, said 1 was the mosi exciting woman he had ever met and promised to divorce his wife if I would let him make love to me. Even though 1 had a good husband and two lovely children. I gave in. Our affair went on for several months, and Bob said it was the happiest time of his life. We agreed that we would divorce our males and get married. t asked my husband for a divorce. He was stunned but said. "All right, if that's what you want. ” When I asked Bob if he had talked to his wife, he said. "I'm afraid you've taken this fling too seriously." Within weeks. Bob got another job and left the bank without so much as a goodbye. 1 was in shock and heart­ sick. I begged my husband to forgive me. and thank God he did. I'm not asking for advice. Ann. I just want businesses to know what can happend when they create situations where men and women work closely together in isolation. — Naive in Missouri Dear Missouri: Don’t blame "businesses." It was your failure to conduct yourself in a mature and responsible manner that caused the mess. Temptation is often the test of what we are made of Sorry your lesson was such a painful one. but consider yourself lucky you have a forgiving husband Belated sympathy Dear Ann Landers: Will you please help me deal with a problem that is causing me a lot of pain9 An old high school friend recently died after a five-year battle with cancer. She was only 26. We had been close pals in high school. but she married at 17. and I went to college and moved away We did not stay in touch much after that and just drifted apart When I heard "Pearl" had died. I sent a sympathy card to her siiter as well as one to her parents and her husband. Her sister returned my card with a note saying. "Where were you for the past five years? No calls or visits. Did you ready care about Pearl? Her conu. tents hurt me terribly. I don't know how or if 1 should respond. My sister, who also sent a sympathy card, had hen returned, too, with the same nasty message scribbled across the bottom. I feel guilty and horrible and don't know what to do about it. How can I pul this behind me? Should I respond? If so. what should I say? - Mortified In Merapi* Dear Memphis: Don't judge Pearl's sister too harshly. She has suffered a tremendous loss and needs to be forgiven for her inap­ propriate behavior. On the other hand. 1 see no reason for you to (eel "guilty and horrible.” Friends often drift apart when one moves to another city. No need to respond to Pearl’s sister. Let’s hope time heals the wounds and that one day she will reach out to you. 'A'not can you give the person who has everything ? Ann Landers' booklet. ' 'Gems, ’’ is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. ' ‘Gems " is a collection of Ann Landers ’ most requested poems and essays. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a checi or money order for $4 85 (this includes postage and handling! to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Ik. ' Woodland NEWS ..by Catherine Lucas (Guest written by Shelly Suber) Woodland News reporter and township librarian Catherine Lucas was admitted to Pennock Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit Tues­ day. Sept. 20. to recover from complications resulting from a scheduled surgical pro­ cedure. Doctors were able to stablize her after her heart arrested following the procedure. A nurse in the unit said Monday -vening that Catherine was still in ICU and reported her condition as ' pretty good.” Many concerned friends and readers have sent her their wishes for a speedy recovery. Lakewood Community Ambulance EMT Specialist Curt Johnson was honored for near­ ly 20 years of service Sunday, when more than 60 members and supporters of the volunteer service gathere-J at the Woodland Township Fire Station for its annual picnic. Johnson, the last remaining charter member of the volunteer organization. formed 19 years ago. has decided to step down. Am­ bulance director Betty Begerow presened him with an Award of merit for outstanding service and de iKalion Johnson first became an ambulance volunteer when Al Klein and Bill Johnson spearheaded an effort to base an all-volunteer emergency medical vehicle in Lake Odessa At that time, said Johnson, volunteers only needed lo hold a valid, basic first aid card to serve. As state requirements for emergency personnel increased. Johnson continued to at­ tend classes to upgrade his training while other crew members came and went. "1 just felt there was a need to take care of the people in the community I’ve worked with a g eat bunch of people over the years and we all worked well together to fulfill the need It was just a way to pay hack the com­ munity for what they’ve done.” he said. "It was fun. too. to work with good people and do good work. " Johnson, who is also the director of the Jor­ dan lake public beach lifeguard and swimm­ ing programs, used his expertise to teach water safety in many of Bob Begerow’s CPR and first aid classes. One of Johnson's most memorable am bulance runs occurred about 12 years ago when he responded to a call about a woman in labor. "It was one of those snowy. February nights. " he said of the night he helped deliver the daughter of Vaughn Goodemoot. "I’ve seen that little girl grow up. I think she's in junior high now " Johnson said he was disappointed when Lake Odessa village officials chose to contract with an outside service because community service ts an important part of his life. "If they would have worked with this group, they could have made them a paramedic unit and it most likely would have saved the village money , too But this group didn't fold up and die and it’s obvious there is a broad base of support to keep it going." he said Johnson, also a member of the Lakewood Board of Education, continued to serve as a volunteer EMT Specialist when Lakewood Ambulance was formed in 1991 and decided to retire only because keeping his license cur­ rent would be too time consuming, he said. Hastings Sar.tary Service owner Ken Neil asked the Woodland Township Board Monday to cons kier paying $100 a month to continue receiving the third Saturday recyling bin ser­ vice at the township hall parking lot "The amount of the volume is picking up and I’d like to see it continue." said Neil. Neil reported that already this year the yar­ dage of recyclables has exceeded the amount that was coilecteo in all of 1993 Woodland Township Supervisor Doug Mackenzie noted thwt public opinion on the recycling bin project was sought at the Retiring EMT Specialist W. Curtis Johnson, left, receives an award of merit for nearly 20 years of volunteerism from Lakewood Community Am- d bulance Director Betty Begerow .1 1 township's last annual meeting but there was very little response MacKenzie told Neil that the amount seemed reasonable and that the board would consider making a decision in the near future Clerk Cheryl Allen noted that the bin has been provided to the township free of charge to date After hearing a presentation by a represen­ tative of the Burnham and Flower Insurance Agency, the board agreed to continue its policy with Johr Ryan. Fire Chief Doug Hoort reported that the department had cnly responded to a personal injury accident in the township since the last meeting of the board. He noted that the department has noticed a trend toward assisting at qpcident scenes. "When I first got on the department, all we did was fight fires," he said. He added that because the firemen are eager and willing, the department has decided to raise funds to purchase a set of hydraulic "jaws" lo use for extricating patients from accident wreckage. The jaws would then be donated by the men to the township. Nearly SI .000 was raised by the firemen's dunk tank and raffle over Labor Day weekend in Woodland. Hoort reported. Three auxiliary firemen (in training) — Troy Schrader. Trevor Slater and Chad Jones — were voted on and approved by the board to join the department as full-fledged firefighters, depending on the results of their required physical examinations At the time of the meeting Monday, the newest pumper. 881. was out of service due to air pressure problems. Hoort noted that the "new” truck is now seven years old. MacKenzie noted also that he and Hoort were invited to attend a tech meeting of tne Barry County 911 Central Dispatch in an at­ tempt to iron out continuing radio com­ munication problems. County fire chiefs already have agreed to enlist the help of a con­ sultant to help with radio equipment purchases Trustee Duane Bump commented that he was pleased with how police officer and depu­ ty sheriff Tim Rowse dealt kindly with the children during the Woodland Homecoming festivities by letting them sec the inside of the patrol car and answering their questions The Township Board also discussed various aspects regarding cemetery lots. ranging from iradcs and buy-backs to whether burial rights to certain plots can be deeded or inherited. All of these matters will be dealt w ith in new or­ dinances currently being reviewed by the township's attorney Kai Neil reported that police activity at Frit day night's Lakewood football game against Charlotte included breaking up a couple o£ fights and investigating a breaking and enters ing of the band room. o MacKenzie also offered the following! statement: "Woodland Township is again asking for) an additional .2914 mill in the Nov. 8 generail election. We have had an extra voted twoi mills for a number of years, which has helped, provide one of the best equipped and staffed! fire departments in the area and a beautiful, and well kept cemetery. We can be proud of our fire department and our cemetery. The! extra millage you have provided ova thei yean has allowed these services to be main-q tamed. It has also allowed your Township! Board to use other funds to provide an ex­ cellent road system. j "Unda the new guidelines of Proposal A, we were not allowed to ask for a renewal ofthe two mills. Our millage had been reduced to 1.7086 by the Readies Amendment. As thei value of property in the township went up. wei had to reduce our millage to insure we did not collect more money than we had before. We had to ask for two separate millage, one for. 1.7086 and one for the amount to restore it to, two mills (2914) You approved the 1.7086 mills and the Township Board wishes to ex-v press our thanks for your confidence. Th©/ .2914 mill was defeated. The Township Board voted to place this millage request on the ballot again because we feh it was a confusing issue that we had not properly explained. "This proposal would cost $14.57 on a $100,000 property with a state equalized value of $50,000. This would provide the township with an additional $9,041.15. This additional money will be used for road maintenance. "Our road maintenance has been declining as costs go up. It currently costs the township. $5,000 per mile to seal coat a Nack top rood.4 It costs $23.250 pa mile to resurface a roxf like Martin or Brown. These costs are much* less than actual costs due to our cooperation" with lhe County Road Commission." Have an opinion? Write us a letter! The Hastings BANNER P.O. BOX B Hastings, Michigan 40068 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, September 29, 1994 — Page 7 LEGAL NOTICE Social News... It's A Boy! Verne (Rob) and Cherie (Rowley) Robins are proud to announce the birth of their von. Corey Michael Robins, bom Aug 24. 1994. weighing 9 lbs.. I oz and 22 inches long Corey was born in North Carolina at Ft. Bragg where Vcme is stationed Five generations gather Sherry-Von Dietsch united in marriage Mr and Mrs. David Sherry of Hastings, axd Mr and Mrs. Ray Von Chetsch of Pleasantville. New York, are proud to an­ nounce the marriage of their children Christina Sherry and Kurt Vor. Dietsch. The couple was married Aug. 28. 1994. with a double ring ceremony, followed by a champagne brunch, which was held at Bayfield's Hudson River inn. in Ossining, New York Christina is a 1991 Hastings High School graduate and is currently employed by Macy's Department Store in New York. Kurt is a 1990 Pleasantville High School Graduate and a senior, majoring in fire science, at John Jay College in New York Ci­ ty. New York Christina and Kurt are both certified New York EMT’s and are both active in their town's fire and ambulance services. The cou­ ple Will make their home in New York Our congratulations to the new Mr. and Mrs. Kurt Von Dietsch. Hambleton-Sonsmith exchange vows in Fla. Philip Andrew Hambleton and Christine Marie Sonsmith were wed on July 16. 1994 at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Jacksonville. Flonda Philip, son of Roger and Barbara Hamleton of Jacksonville, is a graduate of Thomas More College in New Hampshire and employed with the Winn-Dixie Company Christine, daughter of Dr. David C. Sonsmith of Hastings and the late Mary C. Sonsmith, is also a graduate of Thomas More College and employed w>th Village Inn Restaurants The wedding mass was celebrated by Father Daniel Cody of St Joseph's Philip's groomsmen were Roger Hambleton and Brian Demetrick. Chris's attendants were Beth Sonsmith and Amy Demetrick. The couple spent their honeymoon in Ponte Vedra Beach. Fla., and currently reside in Jacksonville Fla. Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. Sitting (left to right) are great­ great-grandmother Anna Herbatreith holding fifth generation grand­ daughter Brianna Sinclair, next to great-grandmother Gail Wallace, standing (left to right), mother Cheryl Sinclair and grandmother Sandy Bowen. GIRL, Todd Jozwik and Missy Short are thrilled to announce the arrival of their beautiful baby girl. Heather Sue. Heather une into our world Sept 15 at 5 lbs . 7 ozs ana was 19^6 inches long. She is warmly welcomed by grandparents Sue Jozwik of Augusta. Matt and Sonya Jozwik of Banficid; Mary and Richard Short of De I ton; aunts and uncles. Chris and Pam Jozwik of Battle Creek. Gregg and Sherry Scclhoff of East Lansing and cousins. Jeff. Jessica. James and Willutm. Thanks to all visitors and friends who were there for us during our brief hospital suy. We love you all. GIRL, Amber Nicole, born Sept. 18 at 5:01 a m., weighing 7 lbs . 4 ozs. tn Raleigh. N.C. to Michael and Nancy Dekono and proud sister Megan. Grandparents are Paul and Lin­ da Peterson and Sue Delcotto BOY, Zachary Brian, bom at Pennock Hoh«uI, on Aug. 22 al 10:29 a m. to Timothy Clow and Melissa Duggan. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 11 U ozs. and 21 '4 inches long. GIRL, Heather Michelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 14 at 6:01 p.m. lo Noemi and Brett Smith. Wayland, weighing 8 lbs.. 6'6 ozs. and 21 inches long. Garry A N jycn. Delton and Carrie Louise Hoffman. Delton. Terry Toiid Rogers. Hastings and Gina Lynn Soucy. Hastings. Scon James Thomas. Hastings and Kelly Jo Wiennga. Middleville Kevin Gordon Schascheck. Delton and Elizabeth Gay Roberts, Delton Steven Richard Bunce. Dowling and Doreen Mane Wofford. Dowling. Francis Burt Wigda. Grand Rapids and Julie Gay Schondelmayer. Middleville Zachary Thomas Moore. Middleville and Denise Ann Eggers, Middleville. Jeffrey Alien Rogers, Delton and Teresa Lynn Baird, Delton. Kevin Scon McGuire. Hastings and Rebec­ ca Elizabeth Smotherman. Hastings. Randal Oliver Bigger. Wayland and Renee Anne Fisher. Wayland Dennis James Franklin. Nashville and Teresa Mane Helsel, Nashville Kevin Daniel Ballard. Middleville and Bar­ bara Diane Beison. Middleville BOY, Logan John, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 16 at 6:58 p.m. to Renee and John Montes. Gun Lake, weighing 7 lbs . 7 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL. Taykx Aspen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17 al 10:16 p.m. to Shawn Daly. Delton, weighing 6 lbs.. lOVi ozs. and I9V4 inches long. BOY, Ryan Richard, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17 al 9:27 a m. to Mr. and Mrc. Scott Evans, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 414 ozs. and 2016 inches long. BOY, Ronald Allen Jr., bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 17 at 10:58 a.m to Tina Lincoln and Ronald Richardson. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . 5 ozs. and 20 Vi inches long GIRL, Meghann Joy Leah Elaine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 18 at 4:11 a.m. to Jeff and Kelly Zank. Nashville, weiging 6 lbs.. 13Vi ozs. and 19 Vi inches long. Co*. No 93 000771-CH S PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION o federally chartad credit union. Plaintiff, JAMES E SIMINGTON and JANET E SIMINGTON jointly and severally, and ROSALIE ANN HAYFORD Defendant* Stephan L Hosletl (Fl 4725) STEPHEN I. HASLETT. PC Attorney for Plaintiff 141 East Bridge Street Pk>n~eJI MU 49090 (616) 60S-9877 NOTICE tS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to o Judgment entered by the Circuit Court (or rhe County of Barry on the 7th day of October, 1993. in favor of PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION at PlotrtiH. ond ogoin.t JAMES E SIM INGTON and JANET E SIMINGTON Defendants ’he Barry County Sheriff or hi* appointed deputy will sell of public sole to tf»e highest bidder, at rhe east entrance of the Courthouse. In the City of Hastings. Borry County. Michigan. on Thursday, tho 3rd day of November. 1994 al 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the property situated In the Village of Prairieville. Borry County. Michigan, ond describ ed os follows, to-wit: Lot 7 of the Supervisors Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plat thereof at recorded in L iber 2 of Plot* on pegs 74 STEPHEN L. HASLETT. P C. Doted: September 20, 1994 By: STEPHEN I. HASLETT (PI4725) Attorney for Plaintiff (10/27) Ciaatj of Barey ruMJCATMM or nonce or nearing File No. 94-21484-NC In the matter of Richord Longoria Gonxalex dob 4-B-B6. Antonio Longoria Gonxalex dob 3 26 88 Ryan Longoria Gonxalex dob 10-19-49. TO: Antonio Gonxalex. whose address is unknown ond whose interest in the matter may be barred or affected by the following. NOTICE: A hearing will be held on Thursday. Oc labor 27, 1994 at 10:00 a.m. in the probate cour­ troom. Hastings. Michigan before Judge Richard H. Shaw on the Petition for change ot nome of Richard Longoria Gonxalex to Richard Cagle, Antonio Longoria Gonxalex to A.J. Cagle ond Ryon (Ryan »ito) Longoria Gonxalex to Ryon Cogle. Th.* cbongv of name is not sought for fraudulent intent. September 17. 1994 Joseph C McCully. Jr. (P2B367) 7021 W. Main Street Kolomaxoo Ml 49009 (616) 372-352) Tommie Cogle 240 Pike Rood Delton. MJ 49046 (616)664-5090 (9/29) Hus Sarver Turning 70 Yrs. Oct. 1. 1994 special thanks to all the individuals and organizations who supported me in the primary election on August 2nd. Your support and encouragement helped so much during the Seventy years upon God's Earth. campaign. Now wc must prepare for the General Election on Earnestly receiving God's new birth. November 8th. I look forward to the opportunity to serve the Very eager to please his Lord Ever using God's word. His sword people of the 23rd Senate District Never turning his back on need. Yearning to plant God's word, the seed. ,MMbT JUHNKE (P24416) ■Attorney for Piomttffs .05 Golden Avenue •onto Crook Ml 49015 Telephone (416) 963-1441 GARY A RASMUSSEN ZOEA RASMUSSEN Defendants ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of soul Court held m the District Courtroom in the City of Hastings. Michigan an this ’9th day of Septomber. 1994. PRESENT HONORABLE GARY B HOUAAN DtSTtaCT JUDGE On the 6th day of Septomber. 1994 an action was Hied by TOMMY H REED and EMILY N KEO Plain tiffs agomst GAMY A. RASMUSSEN and ZOE A. RASMUSSEN Defendants in this Court to forfeit a land contract concerning real property described A parcel of land in the Northeast 1 /4 of Section 26. Town 1 North. Range 8 West, described os beginning at the Southeast corner of the North 10 acres of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast 1 /4 of said Section 26 thence duo south along the East line of said Township 30 rads, thence West 20 rads, thence North X rads, thence East X rods to the place of beginning Johnstown Township Barry County Michigan IT IS ’4EREBY ORDERED that tho Defendant ZOf A RASMUS* kN shall on.wer or toko such other action os may bo perm.nod by low on or before tho 7tt> day of No »S mb er. 1994. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall bo published in the Hostings Banner once each wook for lour (4) consecutive weeks. n IS FURTHER ORDERED that o copy of tho Sum mon* and Complaint bo moiled by certified moil, ratom receipt requested to the last known ad dres* of the Defendant rf any GARY R HOLMAN - This is Rus If you care to send him a card, send it to: 2222 E State Road. Hastings. Ml 49050 Make U S Savings Bonds part of \onr retirement savings program (10/13) State Senator Joanne Emmons Open our Safety Net CD. Lock in without locking up! With our 14-month Safety Net CD Stop by any Old Kent office without locking up your money— 4 85®- today for details on the CD that because there's no penalty for a leak—no problem. Just take out sound—until you need it. early withdrawal. So if you run your money whenever you need into a problem —like the car to.’ You can also add to your CD breaks down or the roof springs anytime during the term. District Judge JAMES L JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Ptomtrff. Thank you. True to his Heavenly Father s creed GAMY A. RASMUSSEN and ZOE A RASMUSSEN you can lock into a great rate keeps your money safe and CCOLDKIENT Common Sense Uncommon Service* For a recorded mewae o’ current rate Infomation. cal I-»00~«US BOND g&UCSAHNGS 'n Amrrira^t? ijl BONDS •We may require 7 davt notkr prior to nuking any withdrawal A II.000 minimum Initial deposit required, maximum 199,999, personal accounts only After 14 months, the CD will automatically roll into a regular 14 month fixed rate CD Rates subject to cha-. e without notice Valid only at Old Kent Bank (.rand Rapids area locations �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29, 1994 — Page 11 County pays $2,500 to settle Christian TV tower dispute by Elal.e Gilbert Assistant Editor The Barry County Board of Commission­ er* Tuesday agrevJ to pay $2,500 toward tbe cor. of legal fees to the Christian Broadcast Ministries which had been denied the right to put up a TV transmitting tower in Or­ angeville Township The County Hanning Commission had twice denied Christian Broadcast the right to erect a tower off Ntxns Road, near the loca­ tion where Channel 41 has a ’.ower As a re­ sult. Christian Broadcast Ministries filed suit against the county concerning procedu­ ral matters and this week's action by the County Board is a consent judgment with Christian Broadcast to resolve the issue In addition to having a portion of their le­ gal fees paid, the judgment also allows Christian Broadcast (Channel M) to con­ struct a tower and have an access drive that is 12-feet wide ’subject to meeting the Road Commission's requirements at the curb cut.” The consent judgment has a stipulati'on that the drive must be widened to 18 feet if the property is used for something other than a tower County Planning and Zoning Director (lames McManus called the consent judg­ ment a good compromise with the road vari­ ance and a "win-win situation.'' | The cost of the legal fees will con*? from the county's self-funded insurance pool. County Coordinator Judith IVtcron said McManus said Tuesday afternoon that there had been "a lot of public outcry against it (the tower)’ primarily for visual, scenic reasons Christian Broadcast Ministries first re­ quested a special use permit to construct a transmitting tower in September 1993. but it was turned down on a 4-3 vote, with Lee Patterson. Russ Yargcr. Russ Stanton and James Pino voting against it. John Gates, who was Hanning and Zon­ ing Director at the time, told the Planning Commission that Christian Broadcast met all the necessary conditions The company had been 'enting space on Channel 41's tower, but wanted to build their own. Tbe Hanning Commission was told that with the construction of the Chris­ tian Broadcast tower, there would be three towers in the immediate area. Several resident* said the lights on the ex­ isting towers were irritating and didn't want another Christian Broadcast planned to ask for federal permission to use red lights in­ stead of strobe lights, to make the light less irritating. In May of this year, the County Planning Commission held a re-hearing of the tower request and again denied the special use per­ mit on a 5-2 vote. Voting t———------------------------------------ = Family I Business Issues by Gerald O’Bee Gerakl O’Bee Succession Planning and the bottom line By Gerald O’Bee If you own and ran a business, you have Someday you will not be owning and runn when you transfer cession plan for these eventualities could ef- • Advisors should be sensitive to both family and business systems issues. Emotions and family relationships out of control can have a major impact on the bottom line in succession planning. Family businesses have been destroyed by family squabbles. Advance planning and the use of compe­ tent. sensitive advisors can ultimately strengthen the bottom line Tax. legal and financial matters have to be structured with sensitivity for emotional family relationships. Die inevitability of succession should move were Ixe Patterson. County Commissioner Ixw Newman. Russ Yargcr. Russ Stanton and James Hno In other business al the County Board s meeting Tuesday, commissioners • Accepted a $48,233 grant for the restora­ tion of the McKeown Road Bridge, to turn Communication from... CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH it into a foot-traffic and fishing bridge The Barry County Historical Society is trying to nise the remaining $12,000 in matching fui.4s and commissioners had to accept the gun by the end of September or lose it. • Adopted a resolution stating that the county is not funding the trial court* volun­ tarily. but under protest The state has re­ neged (Xi its obligation to provide full state funding for trial C(Xin operations, the board said. • Htwiorcd the County Historical Society on its 30th anniversary, saying in a resolu­ tion that the group has given dedicated scr- Tax laws affect business decisions On September 27th. Republican candidates for Congress will sign and present o»:r •’Con­ tract with America." The contract will list I0 specific proposals that Republicans will pass next year if we gain control of the U.S. House of Representatives. "Contract with America" includes tax and spending cuts, term limits, congressional reform, tax-free IRAs. a balanced budget amendment, and other commitments. One of the ten conn act items is economic growth and job expansion A bill I introduced. H.R. 539, the "Investment Tax Incentive Act." otherwise known as "Neutral Cost Recovery." is the principle provision of the economic growth component of the "con­ tract. ” H.R. 539 would strengthen American industry by indexing depreciation schedules to inflation and the time value of money. The bill simply makes it cheaper for businesses to buy equipment and facilities to increase produc­ tivity, which in turn raises wages. Under current law. the government prevents businesses from fully deducting equipment purchases when they're made, but instead requires deductions to be taken gradually over the "useful life" of the invest­ ment. Unfortunately, inflation and the time value of money erode the value of the partial that business can deduct, on average, only 85* of the present value of its investment. Furthermore, the longer an investment's useful life, the less of its value a business can deduct. For example, only 60* of the value of a 20 year investment can be deducted. Neutral cost recovery would let businesses deduct 100* of the present value of its in­ vestments by adjusting partial deduct ions in later years to counteract the effects of infla­ tion and the time value of money. To compete in the world market, the U.S must produce quality products at competitive world prices We canmx improve wages and our standard of living without increased pro­ ductivity made possible through increased vkx since its formation and extending appre­ ciation for its work. • Agreed to pay county employee Vicki Wcyerman 10 percent of the abstractor's salary, in addition to her own. retroactive lo two weeks following the beginning of Bar­ bara Forman's disability leave. • I*cnrut tcd Sheriff David Wood lo proceed with the purchase of computers and related software with funds from the Jail Commis­ sary Fund The new equipment will be used to manage the jail classification system, en­ hancing report preparation that the present computer system can't do. NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The Board of Commissioners of Barry County will hold a hearing on a proposed increase of 0.2028 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1994. The hearing will be held Tuesday, October 11,1994, at 10:00 a.m. at the Mezzanine level of the Courthouse, 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Michigan. The action on the proposed additional millage rate will take place at the same meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 4.6% over such revenues general by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved, the operating revenue will increase by 7.39% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this Notice and identified below has complete authority to establish tne number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage. On the same date and place at 10:15 a.m., the County of Barry will hold a public hearing on the proposed 1995 budget. A copy of the proposed budget is available in the Clerk's Office from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday beginning October 3, 1994. a business starts turning a profit disability and a long-term retirement plan whereby the business is transferred to the next generation on an orderly basis With both family business as providing good value for Not to plan is like throwing dice weighted recovery would substantially reduce the cost of doing business for companies that have ongoing purchases of machinery and equip­ ment This legislation is particularly helpful to Michigan because manufacturing makes up 25 percent of our economy compared to 13* nationally Ultimately, passing H.R. 539 means more stronger economy . This Notice is published by: THE COUNTY OF BARRY 220 West State Street Hastings, Mi 49058 (616)948-4891 sale price and collapse of the I Thn definitely affects your bottom line. . If you become disabled and can't run You can make a wise business decision by GET YOUR COPIES of Peg a dollar value for the business. owner manager for the pegged value in Make sur: that the future owner/mangaer Hastings Banner at any of these area locations cessorfs) to gradually take over the reins of Peter Drucker, the noted business writer. This second written succession plan outlines which to plan and execute the transfer. • Most parents and their offspring want their business to continue in family hands • Effective continuity planning runs from childhood development through graceful Children should be allowed to participate Work outside the family business is ex- • The best first roles for the - nginai business builder are as chairman w ith narrow Stock ownership for the mod part should i the hands of family members running the The new owners should have funded buy Equity among children who own and do The most important issues arc usually In Hastings — In Middleville Gun Lake — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R& J’s Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough's Goodies United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Hard’s Quick Stop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa L&J’s Our Village General Store Bradee Drugs Carl's Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl's Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store In Freeport — In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29. 1994 Hastings, Delton, TK have homecoming Friday night The Hastings varsity lootball team, coming off a 35-0 defeat al the hands of Harper Creek last week, will host Albion in the team s homecoming this week Hastings Coach Jeff Keller said his team is getting healthier as no more kids were injured in last week's game He is however, concerned with Josh Hanford, a wide receiver who was injured in the opening game of the reason against Lakewood. Hanford reportedly had permission from his doctor to play again, but re-injured tiis knee in gym class earlier this week Sparky Wcedall. Matt Womack. Dan Sherry and Cole Bowen, all who ha-c been sporting injuries, were not re-hurt in the game against the Bea ven Hastings, now 1-3 overall and 1-1 in the conference will contend with the Wildcats in the homecoming game. Albion has an identical record with Hastings and the Saxons defeated them on their own field last season by a huge margin Albion was also a 40-14 lorer to Hillsdale in a conference match last week Delton a teem will host Kalamazoo Hackett for its homecoming game The Panthers shook up Kalamazoo Christian last week with a 17-6 victory Both teams had been undefeated in the Kalamazoo Valley Association along with Paw Paw In the game. Gary Fisher broke free after catching a Howie Shattuck pass for a score and kicked a field goal from 37 yards away and Carey Craft took a punt in the chest and Antonio Liceaga picked it up and scored a touchdown -*ilh it. Hackett > 0-3 in the KVA and 0-4 overall The righting Irish were blanked by Galesburg-Augusta 34-0 last week. Tbe Middleville varsity team, coming off it season's first win 22-12 over Byron Center will face Grandville's Calvin Christian team Tbe Trojans have all their players back from suspension and will be looking for another win in the OK Blue for their homecoming treat Calvin lost to Hamilton 42-6 last week falling to 1-3 overall and 1-2 in the OK Banner Blue Maple Valley had a 32-6 crushing of Bellevue, last Friday to up its record lo 3-0 SPOWMB in tne Southern Michigan Athletic Association and 3-1 over all Keith Carpenter. Brian Hopkins. Pete Kellepourey and Wayne Moore all put Lady Lions split in last week’s eager action points on the board as the Lions continued to roar The Lions take <»n another roaring team in the SMAA this Friday. Olivet is 4-0 overall and the two team clash on the Olivet field Olivet pummeled Leslie 36-7 last week and wants to stay atop the SMAA. Maple Valley wants the spot for themselves Lakewood ran into a high flying and often-throwing Charlotte team and fell 52­ 27. Mike Richardson and Shane Richardson both had superb games running the ball, but Charlotte controlled the air with an iron fist. The Vikings will hope to improve its 2-2 overall record with a win over Lansing Catholic Central. The Cougars lost to Okemos 28-0 last week and moved to 2-2 overall. The Msple Valley girls varsity basketball team plowed under Lansing Christian 57-31, last Tuesday, but fell to PewamoWestphalia 50-38. Thursday Coach Jerry Reese said the Lady Lions pulled out to an early lead over Lansing and ran away with the win. Holly Taylor was tbe leading scorer in the game with 14 points and Nichole Kirwin added 12 more. Sarah Leep had seven points, six rebounds and six steals in the game. Joyelle Stine. Dana hasselback and Jody Hickey had six points each with Hickey having four steals as well In the loss to Pewamo-Westphalia. The Lady Lions battled back from an eightpoint, first-half deficit to lead at the end of three quarters 28-26. However, the team missed three "easy" Wager tied for league lead Saxon golfers second in Twin Valley meet Tbe Hastings varsity golf team again placed second in a Twin Valley Jamboree, this time held at Marshall's Alwyn Downs Golf Course. Monday It was the third conference meet. Once again it was the No. 3 state-ranked Coldwater team which took the win. with No 7-ranked Hastings coming tn second Tbe Cardinals finished with a .305 with Hastings shooting a 323 Finishing out tbe scoring in tbe league meet was Marshall with 326. lake view with 334. Sturgis at 335. Hillsdale with 337. Harper Creek at 334 and Albion with a 382 round. Robert Wager, who is now tied for first in individual scoring in tbe conference, shot what Coach Ed von der Hof said was an "excellent" one-over-par 72 for the medalist honors m tbe match Kevin Wischmeyer, from Coldwater, was second with a 73. Scott Long placed second for tbe Saxons with an 82 and Jon Lawrence placed third with an 84. Jon Jacobs and Man Kirkendall tied for fourth with identical 85s and Jascwi Rayner finished with iB 87. Long and Kirke.:«lall are on a pace to be All-conference second learn nonanees Tbe fifth and sixth place finishers are important io tbe team, not just to fill in Hastings goff. No 3 Sood Long when one of the top four players cant be at a match, but in the conference and regional meets coming up tbe second week of October, their scores could be used as a tie­ breaker which could mean tbe difference between going on to further competition or Hastings golfs No. 4 Jon Lawrence home without a trophy. The Saxon boys will host Ionia and Pewamo-Westphalia in a triangular meet at the Hastings Country Club today (Sept. 29) and will be at Lakeview. Monday for the final Twin Valley meet. DK boys look strong against Hackett in cross country The batte ot undefeated ernes country Tuesday, was resolved as Delton, now 2-1 in the KVA. was knocked off by Kalamazoo Hackett (3-0) 26-33 The Delton girts finished five runners be­ fore Hackett did. but lost 25-30 to move to 2-2 in the KVA. "The way things line up." said Coach Jim Gibson, "whoever wins here will have a leg up when it comes to the KVA champi­ onship." He also said before the race, that even if coming back next year and Delton win be a strong leader in tbe conference. Hastings frosh eagers split in week’s action The Hastings freshman basketball team shut out Charlotte in the final quarter and scored a 40-15 thumping against the Orioles. Monday, but fell by a free throw 31-30 to Harper Creek. Tuesday Tbe freshman Orioles were able lo score eight in tbe second quarter for the bulk of their points, but xr held to three in tbe first and four in the third period For the freshman Saxons. Sarah Bellgraph had 12 points, Mylea dcGoa had eight and Trish McKeogh had six points. deGoa and McKeough also shay two-for-two from the free throw line as the Saxons only visited The Hastings freshmen football team was defeated 34-0 by Harper Creek Thursday at Johnson's Field. Hastings started the game with a 12-piay drive dee. into Beaver territory The Saxons failed to convert a fourth down al the five-yard line and Harper Creek took the ball over and drove 95 yards in eight plays lo score the first touchdown against the freshmen this year By the end at the first half. Harper Creek led 21-0. Charles Taft scored the three touchdowns for the Beavers, including a 64-yard sprint up the middle "We just couldn't stop Taft, he has great mt d and is hard to tackle." said coach Larry Qu istopher. “Eric Carlson was injured early on md that took some of the emotion out of ou! defense, but you have to give Harper the stripe six times in the game. deGoa was the leading scorer in tbe game versus Harper Creek, bui two free throws by, the Lady Beavers' Amy Sebriant in tbe, fourth period lifted Harper over Hastings. , McKeough was tbe second-leading scorer for Hastings with six points. deGoa was eight-for-15 from the freethruw line and McKeough was four-for-six is tbe team shot 18 for 31 from tbe stnpe. Tbe team travels to Albion tonight (Sept.. 29) and will be home against Hillsdale Ocl 6. .1 credit, they have a big line and they ran aB over us.” j Jake Miller led the Saxon offense with 61 yards on eight rashes. Josh Richie added 42 yards and Carbon rushed for 17 yards as the freshmen had their lowest offensive output of the season with 119 yards rashing. y Doug Varney caught a 25-yard pass and David Rose caught an 11-yard pass from An* drew Courtright as Hastings connected on two of eight passes . * We have to team from thb game and work hard on reducing our mistakes.” said coach Scott Allan "This will test the team's character after this type of lopmded loss and A am sure we will rebound and improve.” » The freshmen are now 3-1 and play at Al­ bion today (Sept. 29) V 7th grade eager teams streak to 5-0 The Hastings seventh grade basketball teams defeated the strong Maple Valley contenders. Sept. 27. to lift both the Blue and Gold's record to 5-0 this season. Tbe Blue team finished with a 20-12 score with Katie Williams scoring 10 points, pulling down 10 rebounds and registering six steals Jenelle Nichols had six points and five steals, Stephanie Conrad bad two points, four rebounds and five steals, Vai Heffelbower had two points. Heidi Schmidt had seven rebounds. Angie Miller had four rebounds and Christy Anderson had four steals The Gold team's final score was 54-11. Jessica Crowley and Virginia Jennings , were the leading scorers in the contest with , 12 points apiece. Crowley had 11 rebounds . and Jennings had six rebounds, four assists and nine steals in the game 8 Jill Williams bad 10 points, five rebounds i and five steals. Erica Barnum had six points and eight rebounds. Susan Hubbard had six points, Lacy Fittelkow had two points and six rebouinds. Katie Loftus had two points, five ; rebounds and four steals, and Leah Pumford and Dannie Eaton had two points each Coach Richard Nauta said both teams started out slow, but were able to settle down and play a solid game. 8th grade eager teams nipped by Lady Lions days, finishing the "50 meters less than three miles" with a time of 16 minutes. 41 seconds. 14 seconds ahead of Hackett's Tbe eighth grade girls basketball teams were both clipped by Maple Valley. Sept. Casey Louden, a freshman, finished sec­ ond for De’ton and fourth overall with a time of 17:05 and Josh Smith came in fifth at 17:14 Nicbolia Jacobs finished 14th overall at 18:09 and Ryan Hamden was fifth for tbe Panthers at 19:23. The depth on the Hackett team gave the 27. Tbe Gold team was edged by a single basket 22-20 Sara Allerding was the leading scorer for the young Saxons, scoring 11 points and bring down a whopping 15 rebounds. Chns Lancaster had three points. Brooke Rizor. Angie Boger and Alicia Cooney had two Denon's No. 1 boys nnw Qny Louden more than 20. For tbe girts. Angie Lilli bridge was tbe leading DK runner, finishing third overall at 21:33 and Amanda Valezquezwas fourth al 21:36. Stacy Hammond finished sixth over­ all at 22:46. Angie Schiedel was eighth at Dofton's No. 1 girts runner Angle UIHbridge 23:22 and Sonja Robertson was ninth at 23:49. Also running for the girls was Carol Johnson who crossed the line in 26:16. The runners wili be at Fennville, Oct. 4 in a non-league match some goals the team had set. but in tbe second half "we couldn t buy a basket ’ Tbe loss sent the team s record to 1-6 overall and 0-3 in the Twin Valley The Lady Saxons gave Coldwater a run for their money as both teams scored 11 in tbe first and nine in the second Hastings had a basket advantage in the third but Coldwater nullified it with a 14-12 advantage m the final eight minutes In the overtime. Cynthia Dora hit two free throws and two field goals to put the game away for the I Jdy Cardinals. Schaubel was again the leading scorer for the Lady Saxons with 11 points Jenny King had 10 for Hastings. The team is hasting Albion tonight (Sept 29) and will be at Hillsdale next Tuesday Laura Thomas had 19 points in tbe * contest and Amy Songer had 10 for Hastings. Erica Fulmer had three points. Amanda Strickland had two and Ally Morgan had one point. Coach Pat Purgiel said said Thomas had 19 rebounds and played an excellent defensive game and Songer played very good on offnese "Tbe Gold team is improving nicely." be said. The Blue team was also nipped, falling 35-32 to tbe Lady Lions Saxon boys finish 6th in cross country meet Saxon eagers lose to Coldwater, fall to Harper Creek by 23 The Hastings girls varsity basketball team ran into stiff Twtn Valley competition recently The Lady Saxons went basket for basket with Coldwater. Sept 2“. before bowing in overtime 53-46. but then hit a bnck wall at Harper Creek, lacing 4*.-24. Tuesday The Lady Beavers K Hemker was nearly unstoppable, scoring fourteen of her gamehigh 18 points in tbe second half Two other Beavers scored nine prams For Hastings. Mindy Schaubel scored 17 points, including five of nine from the free throw line She was the only Hastings player to have more than two points tn the game as tbe Lady Saxons hit only nine of 45 from the field Concn Beth Stevens said tbe team gave a good effort in the game and accomplished seven shots in the game. Ixep had eight points, five rebounds and -hree steals Kirwin, Stine and Dana Hasselback had six points each. The Lady Lions are 5-3 overall and 1-0 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association. • The team had tomorrow off and will host Saranac Thursday. Hastings freshmen stopped by Harper Creek ! Girls fall, but stay close team huge advantage as following Smith, eight Insh crossed the finish line before Jacobs Delton had five runners. Hacket had baskets, according to Reese. P-W scored, then the Lions had three turnovers which the L-ady Pirates turned into scores The loss was sparked by P-W s player Christie Pung, who scored on eight of 11 free throws in the final eight minutes. She was the leading scorer in the game with 18 points. Taylor had 10 points in the game to lead the Lady Ijous She also had five rebounds and used her 5-foot, 10-inch frame to block' Hastings girls 2nd at Lakewood Invitational The Hastings girls cross country team was second behind Holt in the Lakewood Cross Country Invitational. Sept. 22 and the boys finished sixth overall Holt finished kbe girls race with 20 points, followed by Hastings with 52. Belding with 116 and Lakewood with 124. Grand l edge had 128 points. Grand Rapids Baptist had 130 points and Saranac had 146 points to finish seventh. Grand Ledge took the boys race with 33 team-potnts. followed by Belding with 57. Holt with 58 and Saranac with 111 Lakewood was fifth with 125, Hastings had 171 and Grand Rapids Baptist had 192 points. Leading runner for the girls was Charissa Shaw, finishing fifth overall al 21 minutes. 55 seconds. Mane DeWitt finished eighth at 21:55 andLcri Maiville was ninth overall at 22-01. Nichole Wood finished 12th at 22:25 and Katie Thomas was the final scorer for Hastings, coming in 20th at 23:59. Danielle Gole and Michelle Gole finished 25th and 26th at 24:26 and 24:29 respectively to round out the top seven Tim Rounds finished the run in 18:48 to lead the Hastings boys. He finished 20<h overall Ryan Willard was 34th at 20:04. Ty Allerding was 39th at 20:18. Brad Bustance was 45th ax 20:39 and Rob Dixon was 48th at 20:57 as the top five for the boys. Mau Birman came in at 21:18 and Jeremy Kelly finished at 21:41 to round out the top seven. Tbe teams will run in the Haslette Invitational. Saturday and al Hillsdale next Wednesday tn a Twin Valley meet. �The Haslings Banner — Thursday. September 29. 1994 — Page 13 Barry County Conservation Club Sept, shooting events scores released Wertacadax PM. K Becker 116-316; K Sutfin 204-507; B Hathaway 179481. T. Soy* 166-459. S. Drake 163-431; B Johnron 172-457; J. Doner 155-388. B Estep 156 373. M Bnm met 154-409. V. Slocum 148-397; R Reichard 147-376; D Moore 147-366. B Wilaon 145-394; P FredencUon 139-369; P CaatMcrry 140-398; R Kuempel 127-352; P. Smith 183. S. Pennington 171; I Hopkins 166. E. Vaneue 164. B High 142; A Allen 139; D. Brewer 135; S. Bnmmer 136. Sunday Afternoon Mixed Moat Toy. 8-4; Who's Nest 6-2; 4 H's 6-6. The Rebels 5-3. FGH 4-1. Suk 2 Be U 44. C AM's 2-10 K. GreaafMd 212-546; P. Kia* 171; R. Fay I7». S Raddna 173; B. Redman 174-SB6; J. McDonald 144; J. Kohler 113; J. Hinaaa 211. BJ. Jacoba 123; M. Herman 1*3; H. Kh« 184-170; A. Rrdm.n 143; T. Redman 17B; P. Cogswell 13B; G. Herman 149. Monday Misers Deweys Aino Body 10-2; TM Lassies 9-3; Three Pomes Tack 8-4; Hsruler Tours 8-4; Mcheiob 7-5; Gtrrbachs 7-5. Hastings Bowl Siaaen 5-7; Onward Appearance 5-7; Rowdie Girt's 4-8; Mr Boice's 3-9; Unique W.shrub Duo 3-9; Jo' Bookkeeping 3-9. Goad Carat* and Series — B Anders 156450; V Cart 209-574; S. VanDenburg 200-540; B Thomason 163450; D Snyder 187471: K Keeler 178473; M Snowden 170465; D Hughes 175471. Gaad Game* — K. Trierweiler 141; J. Mercer 150; A. Hall 158; L. Potter 165; G. Otis 174; J Kasmsky 156. D Burns 149; C. Beckwith 168. C Trumbull 143; F Schneider 161; M. Kill 156; D Larsen 155; B Moore 157; D Gross 131; A. Hoffman 129. R. Siapley 173. Thursdas A.M. Noe N-Gales 124; Hummers 11-5: Slow Pokes 9-7. Leftovers 9-7; Valley Realty 9-7; Thornapple Trading Post 8-1. Question Marks 7-9; Bosley 7-9; Varneys 610; Hastings Bowl 3-5. Algonquin Farm 2-14; LeHarves 1-11. Gaad Games and Series — K Thomason 211-556; C Stuart 166484; A. Allen 152417; 0 Gillons 137402. B. Seaton 146390; C Swmkunas 131-350; S Safer it 121-292; E. Dewitt 123-335; T Teixeira 160-392; S Mogg 160; S. Dryer 143; B Enep 144. P. Fisher 190; N Totten 160; B. Moore 145; C Ryan 145; B Bodo 92. D fldaoa 133; M Dull 147; L Bahs 173. » Semor Ch liens TPricad 9-3; Brodock 9-3; Brewer 9-3; Wondmanarr 84. Ludescher 84. Beckwith 64; D. Hall 7-5; M Hall 66: Kuempel 6-6, Nash 6<. Houcoulis 6-6; Otis 5-7; Schlater 3- 7: Keeler 5-7; Jesick 4-8; Snyder 3-9; N Halt 3-9 Kasmsky 2'0 'Warnau*GaadG«e. — M Maison 162; E. Johnson 157; M Miner .77; D Keller 122. G Porter 197; M Hall 174; M. Beckwith 130. L. Wellman 116; I Seder 135 Mam Good Gamea - C. Rae 181. H. Haan 192; D Hall 196; H Hawkins 157; Woodnumee 170; Terpenmg 154; C Baker 227; W Brodbock 195; J. Mulder 150; B. Ludescher 119; B Clark 210. J Beckwith 147; H. Keeler 171; J. Dull 171. Thursday Aagefe Nashville Chin. 13-3; Ray James Elec 104; Big B's 106; Ups and Dorms 106; Outboard Ian 611; Hoffman i 44. Melehica 4- 12; Cedar Creek 0-8 Goad Game* and Series - C. Rose 123; R. Qrasada 157; M Sobieski 167; S. Snak-i 167. B. Moody 212-559; C Burpee 189; T Daniel 187; L Tilley 196546. S. Everett 134; S. Greenfield 179; C Moore 204; B Cnddahee 193; D Brooks 183; S Soya 167462; B Hughes 190-521; C Hoffnwi 124; B. Faul 172468, S Gnnagc 172; J Faber 157 Tuesday Mixed MaaoVDavii Line 11-5; Lil Demons 11-5; Pin Seeker, '.0-6. Consumers Concrete 8-8, Country Bnmpk.ns 68. Woodmansee Coassvcoon 7-9; Neil'* Printing 7-9; Gillocs Coanniaxra 7-9; Thornapple Lake Trading Prut 610; Black Sheep 611. Meas High Games A Serie* SHull 380. R. Reed 217; M. Guy 201-521; P. Scobey 220; G Hanse 215-591; R Hause 500; D. Gillons 159; D Vickers 193. Womens High Games A Series M. Hause 142-399; D. Service 404; G. Buchanan 202-489; B Norris 189453; T. Brodock 430; V. Scobey 160430,1 Gasper 222-577; C Keller 144-379 D. Sample tripli­ cate game of 90. YMCA Volleyball League Results Sunday Night Mixed Hooter Crew 10-2, Holey Rollers 9-3. H A L 9-3; Fearsome 4 8-4; Load Hogs 8-4. Undecided 7-5. Freeman’s 7-5; Really Rot­ lens 6-6; Rookies 6-6; l«snunian*s 6-6. Friends 5-7; Hughe: 5-7; B.S.ers 4-8; Dtehards 4-8; Alley Cats 4-8; Dynamites 4-8; Misfits 4-8; Beginners 2-10 Sutfin 202-566. D Snydet 231 548. B Mtxxlv 196548; S. Neymciyer 205-513; D Snider I894M. D Hughes 154404. D Kralltnan 160-394. J Mead 138-381; B Bivenx 154-376; B Axpinall 110-281; L Bar num 187; D Batumi. 180. C. Wilcox 178; D. VanCampen 177; M. Briggs 167, P Freeman 166: P. Miller 157; K Rente 152; D. Woody 145; D. Lambeth 155 Mem Hfch Serie* and Game. - M Tilley 236-577; J DeLaat 192-513. D Vicken 197498. I Woody 203497; B Drayton 182495; R Snyder II 178473, M Neymetyer 219468; B Rentz 152439; S Kralltnan 150415; K. Lambeth 208. R Fay 188; K Bushee 182; R Snyder III 173 Dorothy . 84; Kent Oil 84; Carlton Center Exc. 84; Hecker Ina. 6-6: Bennett Ind. 4-8; D. J. Electric 2-10. Geed C--r-- and Serie. — E Vanaare 176-501; J. Decker 191495; L Elliston 183-521; T Elliston 165405. J. Hamilton 175451; M Garber 205; B. Hathaway 190; J. Elltuon 170; B Blakely 201; J. McMillen 169; L. Dawe 165; G Potter 160 Three teams shot in the Fall learn ('hampionships (500 registered targets). Sept 10 Winning their class with a score of 463 were Darryl Teilz. George Johnston. Omar Cooper. Mel McCloud and Jon Hummel Ed’s Gun Repair Team, consisting of Bernie Tobias. Ed Danielewicz. Rod Demond. Randy Hughes and Wall Birman finished with a 455 score in their class. The Boulter Enterprises team of Sam Scobey. Dan C. Hutchings. Bob Boulter. Dan E. Hutchings and Dave Garity shot 481 in their class. Barb Greenfield apd Nancy Cooper teamed with three women from Detroit for an all-ladies team The 400 Target Summer League (Trap) finished Sept. 17. Fourteen shooters took pan in the two classes. Winning Classi was Vern Stalter with 391. followed by Sam Scobey with 383 and Dean Cross with 379. Gordon Timm won ('lass 2 with a 368 with Dan C. Hutchings finishing second with 363 and Ed Danielewicz with 352. Trap shooting scores for Sept. 17. had Dan C. Hutchings hitting 75 straight and Dan E. Hutchings hitting 50 straight. Those hitting 25 straight were: Hank Holmis*. Omar Cooper Benue Tobias. Bob Green. John Johnson. Dan C. Hutchings and Dan E. Hutchings Bob Green hit 24 out of 25 three limes. Dave Garity and Walt Birman did it twice Full time opening for an experienced... Shipping/Receiving Clerk ...at local manufacturing facility. Light lifting, computer experience helpful but not necessary. Please forward resume to: Ad No. 322 c/o J-Ad Graphics, Inc. P.O. Box 188 Hastings, Ml 49058 Nursing Assistant Class Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are in­ terested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon ■ League Skuder Satellites3-0 Goodenough Goodies Ink Spots61 Crystal Flash63 Garruon/Hanoser House 63 Ray lames Electric63 E.W. Blas1-5 Tale Office 0-6 The club is open Saturdays starling at 1 p.m. for anyone interested in learning to shoot trap HYAA Football RESULTS: by Laurie Newton The Hastings third and fourth grade foot­ ball icam came from behind. 12-0. at the half lo beat l^akeview 13-12, Saturday. The first score for Hastings was made by Drew Bowman, with James Kimmell run­ ning in the extra point. The second Hastings score was made with eight seconds remaining in tbe contest when Justing Bowman broke free and scampered into the endzone. Great defensive plays by Chad and Ryan Ferguson, according to tbe coaches, stopped shot an earlier attempt by Lakeview to score. Justin Malik recovered two fumbles and Brandon Barcroft made a game-saving tackle to stop the kick-off return as the game ended. Tbe fifth and sixth grade Haslings team shut out Belding 26-0. Sean Tufft scored four touchdowns and Teddy Greenfield ran in a pair of point-after tries. The coaches said the whole team took pan in the uin and did an outstanding job of closing down the strong Belding offense. Shut-out saving plays were made by Rick Wank and Adam Schantz. The seventh grade team lost to Belding 12-7. Brian Eves scored the lone Hastings touchdown and ran in the extra point. Defensively. John Eggers. Mike Farley and Robby Lee played tough defense, ac­ cording to the coaches and key tackles were made by Jon Sherman and Mike Wolf. Tbe eighth grade team was edge by Belding 23-22. David Barnum had 136 yards and rushed for two touchdowns. Billy Blair had 75 yards rushing and had one reception for 30 yards. Shane Slaughter passed for 125 yards and Micheal Nystrom had two catches for 50 yards Greg Brower complete two two-point conversion kicks Billy Blair led the team with seven tackles and a sack. Bobby Cole had five tackles. Chris Fuller had a fumble recovery and Jason McCarty had a blocked extra-point at­ tempt. • NOTICE • HELP WANTED The minutes of the meeting of the Bony County Board of Commissioners held Sept. 27, 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Don t Be A Stranger In Your New Town. < If you know this young lassie, ' who we think is classy, wish her a Happy 16th i Birthday October 3 SQdanga a, j nrs w oakr 2 nu3fewc«rmr A»ia«ntiwdlhctonrsi hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour. Classes start October 12th and end October 26th. The first We love you I STEPHANIE!' 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last four days of class will be from 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking this class, and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and fill out an application. Applicants choaen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. Thornapple Manor 2700 Naihvfflc Road, Ha«int>. MI 49058 /EOE) Welcome Comers SCHOOL CHILDRENS CONTEMPORARY BOOK ILLUSTRATION » SEPT. 6 - NOV. 13 PARENTS, STUDENTS, BOARD MEMBERS » NEIGHBORS “We’re Having a Reunion Summer of 95” Could you help wtth addresses’ Could you pass erformaDon on to others’ DMCE UPON AW For a complete calendar of related community-wide events, call 1-800-READTIME Name (Maiden) __________________________________________ Addrm _____________________________ ___________________ Phona______________________________ _____________________ Wh*t year* d»d you attend Welcome’ A League W-L Winebrenncr Construction3-0 Bob's Gun and Tackle 61 Leafwood Lumber ....63 ICS24 Sound Express................................................... 1-2 Hastings Bunal Vault1-5 and Dan E. Hutchings. Hank Holtrust. Sam Scobey. Rod Demond. Terry Wolfe. Sieve I lines and John Johnson did it once Which sa-hool did you attend’ (old one room or newer two room) What teacher* did you have’_____________________________ Exhibition and ONCE UPON A TIME Gallery Shop Hours: 10-5 Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 p.m. Sunday Open til 8 p.m. Wednesdays Wh® continuing education did you have’ 3-0 (marriages children fobs. hobbies. retired etc ) Major sponsors include the Dayton Hudson Foundation and the County of Kalamazoo Could you <par« • pacture oi youncN when you anerrded YMCA’s Basketball Standings W-L Garrison . . ........................... ..............................2-0 2-0 Bbxlev 0-2 VanHouten 0-2 Couglins.............................. Tmb W«fco<n«’___________________________________________ 125 S Jefferson. Hasting* Ml 49058 ATTOmON TEACHERS W WELCOME CORNERS... We need your name* Please contact Delores Dtpp 704 E Freeport Rd Freeport Ml Any questions or need more tnformaoon call Donna (Brewer) Long 948 8591 (Days) or 948 8794 (Evenm^) Charlotte (Rem) Rentz 945 4766 (Evening*) Delores Dtpp 765-8571 KALAMAZOOzINSTITUTE OF ARTS 314 South Park Street • Kalamazoo, Ml 49007 Telephone 616/349-7775 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29. 1994 Delton CROP Walk attracts 90 raises over $4,000 t Tabulating pledge sheets from walkers are 'from nght) Lila Baske Mary Finn and Clarence Hartwell, who is registering a walker Internal Emotions, a contemporary Christian band, played music before the Dekon walk started. Members are Mike Huffman. Lou Endsley and Mike Madill. They also performed an original song that Madill wrote for the first Delton CROP Walk. "Walk to Feed the World ’ About 90 p arti ripants. ranging in age from four months to the 70s and 80s. were pan of the thin! annual Delton Area CROP Walk More than $4,000 was raised to help hun­ gry people, said walk coordinator Elaine Gilbert. In addition. 15 horseback riders held a Delton "CROP Trot" in the Yankee Spnngs area and will be contnbuung their pledges to the Delton CROP effort. Nancy Anderson, who was part of that group, said she hopes to encourage 4-H clubs and others to partici­ pate in the trot next year. Delton's 1994 goal had been 200 walkers to raise $8,000. Last year there were 114 walkers who raised nearly $6,000 "Despite the shortfall, the event was very worthwhile and so many dedicated and caring people turned the walk into a success.' she said "We re hoping more donations will still come in to raise our total." CROP Walk organizers were pleased to welcome some new walkers, including a group from Delton Kellogg Schools' nutri­ tion staff, said Dee Cook, walk co-chair. Participating churches were St. Ambrose. McCallum United Brethren and Faith United Methodist, where the walk started and ended. "We were fortunate to hast so many dedi­ cated volunteers who contributed to making the afternoon fun and safe. Gilbert said We had two wonderful musical groups, which helped make the day special, and even students from the culinary arts department at State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center gave up some of their personal time to serve refreshments to walkers." Gilbert said The Student Council at STIRC paid for all the food and juice. Before the walk started musicians Mike Madill. Mike Huffman and Lou Endsley, who call themselves Internal Emotions, en­ tertained with contemporary Christian mu­ sic Songs included an original one Madill wrote for the first Delton CRO? W'alk. Walk to Feed the World." Felpausch Food Center in Delton sent over mascot. Henrietta. the chicken, to help send off walkers. After the walk, participants were enter­ tained with a variety of music ty three Hast­ ings area musicians Marian Rupright, Don Reid and Ron Hcsterly. Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc. of Barry County, stopped by to thank walkers for their efforts Twenty-five percent of the funds raised in the Delton Walk will go to Love Inc. Church World Service, sponsor of the CROP Walk, will use the majority of the funds in overseas relief and development wort and for natural disaster and emergency^ assistance in the United States and 70 coun-** tries . Cook and Gilbert thank everyone who \clped with the event, from recruiters to the people who worked behind the scenes, and to all of those who sponsored walkers with' monetary donations Walkers in tbe Delton event had a choice of a 2.3 or 5.9 mile route The Student Council at State Technical Institute and Rehabilitation Center, based at Pine Lake, generously paid for refreshments for the Delton Crop Walk and students in the culinary arts department at STIRC prepared and served them to walkers, including the two on the left. Student servers are (from right) Chris Niebels, teem leader; Matt MacDonald. Heather Kellogg. Craig BryVrifand Amy Sabo. They are shown serving brownies to Miss Delton, Melissa Irving, who was one of the CROP walkers About 90 participants and 20 volunteer workers gave their time and energies to help stop hunger in the third annual Delton Area Crop Wafc Sunday HASTINGS SAVINGS & LOAN, FA STA TEMENT OF CONDITION AS OF JUNE 30, 1994 ASS£7X LIABILITIES: Real Estate Mortgage Loans t 39.640,960 Commercial Real Estate Loens Consumer Loans 2.521.456 U.S Agency Mortgage-Backed Securities U.S. Government Securities 10.016.625 6.190.026 Municipal Bonds 680.592 Henrietta, the Felpausch Food Center mascot, was on hand to chat wrth Delton CROP »valkefs before the event started. Henrietta is pictured with Dick Thomas (right), Delton Felpausch manager; ano Larry Huffman and Bud Texter and an unidentified youngster who wanted to shake Henrietta's hand. $43,595,493 Savings Accounts 9.494,907 1,111.754 5.196. m FHLB Advances 39,072 Accrued Interest Pavable 997.27g Other Liabilities 6.354.676 General Reserves 486 900 Other Equity Securities 59.000 Cash on Hand and in Banks 2 480 850 Office Building and Equipment-Net 2,445.273 Accrued Interest Receivable TOTAL IJABIUTIES: $ 66.268,30g 437.143 Other Assets Four-month-old Sara Bork, sporting a CROP button on her outfit, was the youngest participant in the Delton CROP Walk. Sara got to ride in a stroller, pushed by her proud grandmother, Wilma Campbell 197,729 $ 66,268.308 TOTAL ASSETS: This Statement ha* been prepared in accordance with the regulatory reporting requirements of the Office of Thrift Supervision ("OTS") Tangible. Core and Total Risk-Rtscd Capital arc the elements of regulatory capital determined under such reporting requirements Regulatory capital is a basis by which the OTS determines whether a savings institution is operating in a safe and sound manner Al June 30.1994. the Hastings Savings A Loan. FA has the following capital ratios Acini at Jaee 30^1294 3 mtgible Capital Core Capital Total RiA-Based Capital I 5% 3.U% 80% 9 59% 9 59% 22 10% Mlfilaan 809% 6 59% 14 10% One person in the CROP Walk snoozed part of the way. Dorian Greening. 2 1/2, is sound asleep in the wagon that his mother Lynn Greening pulled along the route Compliance Officer Copies of the annual audited financial statements are available to the public, and can be obtained by written request sent lo Hastings Savings & Loan,TA 201 E State Street Hastings. MI 49058 I. Todd A Ilardtnjt President and ( 'h>ef Errcnlivc Officer of the Haslings Savings A l^onn. FA do hereby declare that Get rid of your "don't wants" with a Fast Acting... this statement of financial condition has been prepared in conformance with I he instructions issued by the Office ofThriff Supervision, and is true to the best of my knowledge and belief I Todd A Harding /7 President ml Chief Executive Wxa 4 BANNER CLASSIFIED! Don Reid entertained at the organ with Marian Rupright and Ron Hesterty to add a festive air to the completion of the Dekon CROP Walk, giving walkers an opportunity to rest and have refreshments while they listened to music. . �Hastings junior varsity eagers win two Tbe Hayings junior varsity girls basketball leam snuck up behind Coldwater and dropped the Cardinals 45-42 last Thursday and led from the second quarter on to defeat Harper Creek. 47-38. Tuesday In the game versus Coldwater. Hastings bad some trouble sinking free throws, making 14 of 37. but the 12 points by Summer Gillons and 11 by Rebecca Mepham helped the Saxons out of their four-point, third quarter deficit. Tbe junior Lady Saxons shot 24 free throws in the fourth quarter, making only four Mepham and Katie Willison both had eight rebounds m the game and Gillons had seven to keep Coldwater from taking advantage of »he missed shots The team had a total of 32 rebounds Gillons also had a three-point shot in the game The jayvee girls took a two-point lead tn the second quarter against Harper Creek and continued us record of beating the opponent on the boards to register the win Gillons finished with 15 points and 12 rebounds Mepham had 13 points Willison had seven points and three steals in the game Gillons was also nine for nine from the tree throw line as the Saxons improved as a team from the previous game s sub-par .34 percent, to shoot 69 percent against tbe I Jdy Beavers at the stripe Willison also had a three-point basket in the game The jayvees will host Albion tonight (Sept. 29) and be at Hillsdale Tuesday Hastings soccer team shuts out Sturgis In a key match up in the Twin Valley, the Hastings vanity soccer team defeated Sturgis. 1-0. Monday The win. as the second half of the season gets underway, gave the Saxon kickers a sense of relief. Hastings had defeated tbe Sturgis the Monday previous, and knew the Trojans would be gunning for a win "It was back and forth all game." said Coach Doug Mepham "It was a see-saw battle with a zero-zero tie at the half In tbe second half. Chns Norris fed freshman forward Jeff Storrs who Hasted home his fourth goal of the year. Hastings had 31 shots on goal to the Trojan's 12 and t.ie coach said this is a statistic the team will have to work on. ”Wc had some trouble putting the ball in the net." he said, "but the team is moving the ball well" Hastings will travel Otsego today (Sept. 29) for a non-league match and at Harper Creek for a Twin Valley showdown. Oct. 3. Tree planting honors retiring SE teacher The tradition of planting a tree to honor a retiring teacher continued at Southeastern Elementary earlier this month when Principal Chris Warren helped new Student Council members, former students of Joan Kent, plant a pink Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program NEW ISSUE, »15/94 This announcement is neither an otter to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy these securities. The offer Is made only by the official statement. For a recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND • 1-800-487-2663 $2,395,000 Barry County. Michigan Building Authority County of Barry, State of Michigan Medical Care Facility Building Authority Bonds General Obligation Limited Tax Series 1994 MBIA Insured inAmerxaX>Z <J. BONDS Attention Area Businesses! Reach your local market PRIOR TO THE WEEKEND with your advertising message in...The I HASTINGS : BANNER | con 948-8051 • to hove our advertising representative call upon f you to assist in your weekly nJ message. — NOTICE — • RN • Rutland Charter Township Residents A budget hearing, covering all funds, will be held during the regular Board Meeting to be held on Wednesday. October 5, 1994 at 7:30 p.m. at the Rutland Charier Township Hall, 2461 Heath Rd., Hastings, covering propos­ ed expenditures and estimated revenues of the Township for fiscal year 1995. All interested citizens will have the op­ portunity to give written and oral comment. Barbara Bedford, Cleric Rutland Charter Township Phone 946-2194 Hours. Men. Fri. 8 to 6; Sot s' o 12 105 N. Main Nasi..die. Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 magnolia in front of the school building Standing by the tree are (from left) Alisha Thompson. Jennifer Purdum, Alicia Birman. Jesse Miller. Mrs Kent's friend Nick Hawkins. Michael Vickery and Jason Griffin. 3-11 Supervisor Full time position for qualified RN for 138 bed county medical care facility. Must possest-vxcellent clinical and decision making skills. One year of long term care experience preferred. Wages based on experience and excellent benefit pockage. Contact Sue Lemon. RN, DON at 616-945-2407 ext. 444 or send resume to Attn: Sue Lemon. RN, DON. Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings, Ml 49058. EOE Carpet, Vinyls, Ceramic Tile, Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling We’ve Pulled It Off! Quality. Style. And A Free Faucet Or Free Financing'. h's a value you cant afford to mas* Buy any style erf HomeCrest cabinetry and enjoy ail the quality and features HomeCrest ts known for — phu yecr choke of a free kitchen faucet er free financing with 6 ninths same as cash! 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A copy of the official statement is available by calling or stopping by my office Mark Christensen 228 N. Church St. • Hastings. Michigan 616-945-3553 - 1-800-288-5220 Q Edward D. Jones & Co. TOWNSHIP OF HOPE COUNTY OF BARRY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND FILING OF MAPS, PLANS, ESTIMATES OF COST AND SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL Southwest Barry County Sewer Interceptor Special Assessment District NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Township of Hope, together with the Townships of Prairieville, Barry and Johnstown and the Southwest Barry County Sewer Authority, have entered into a contract with the County of Berry, acting through Its Board of Public Works pursuant to Act 185 of the Public Acts of Michigan of 1957, as amended ("Act 185"), whereby the County will construct and finance the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal Sy**em and related improvements (the "Improvements”) to serve areas ol the Township, including the special assessment district described below. Tbe Township has determined that part of the Township's obligation contracted for pursuant to Act 185 shall be defrayed by special assessments levied against properties benefited thereby The Township has determined to proceed with the Improvements, has approved plans and estimates of costs for the Improvements, and has determined a special assessment district, consisting of the following described lots or parcels of land which are benefitfed by the Improvements and against which a portion of the cost of the Improvements shall be specially assessed 08-007-029005-00 08007029005-50 0800702900900 0800703101000 0800703200100 0800703200110 0800703202100 0800703202300 0800703202500 0800703202600 0800703203100 08007-27001000 08007-36000300 NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Township Supervisor has made and certified a special assessment roll for the Special Assessment District, which roll sets forth the cost of the improvements which is to be levied in the form of a special assessment against tbe land in the special assessment district TAKE NOTICE THAT THE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF THE TOWNSHIP OF HOPE WILL HOLD A PUBLIC HEARING ON MONDAY. THE 10th DAY OF OCTOBER. 1994, at 7:15 P M AT THE HOPE TOWNSHIP HALL LOCATED AT 5463 SOUTH WALL LAKE ROAD. HASTINGS. MICHIGAN TO REVIEW THE IMPROVEMENTS. THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT DISTRICT. AND THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL AND TO HEAR AND CONSIDER ANY SUGGESTIONS OR OBJECTIONS THERETO TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the maps, plans and estimates of cost of the Improve* ’ents. and the special assessment roll are on file with the Township Clerk at the Township Office for public examination SPRING RAM •VtrMiik Spray/Strtam 'Solid Brw •Durable Epoxy Finish •Quality Ceramic Cartndfes HomeCrest ns Cabinetry TAKE FURTHER NOTICE THAT AN OWNER OR A PARTY IN INTEREST IN A LOT OR PARCEL OF LAND SUBJECT TO A SPECIAL ASSESSMENT MAY FILE A WRITTEN APPEAL OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT WITH THE MICHIGAN TAX TRIBUNAL WITHIN X DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF CONFIRMATION OF THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT ROLL. BUT ONLY IF SAID OWNER OR PARTY IN INTEREST APPEARS AND PROTESTS THE SPECIAL ASSESSMENT AT THIS HEARING An appearance may be made by an owner or a party in interest, or his or her agent, in person or, in the alternative, an appearance or protest can be filed with the Township by letter prior to the hearing, in which case a personal appearance at the hearing ts not required Trits notice was authorized by the Hope Township Board Dated September 12. 1994 SHIRLEY R CASE. CLERK TOWNSHIP OF HOPE �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. September 29. 1994 Plainwell man receives prison term on assault charge A 4 3-year-old Plainwell man convicted of assaulting a woman with a pistol Iasi September was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to 32 to 48 months in prison Judge Richard Shuster also fined Ronnie L. Hall $2,000 on the felonious assault charge Hall also was ordered to sene two yean in prison on a charge of using a firearm to commit a felony. That term must be served consecutively to and before the term on the assault charge Hall was also sentenced to serve 90 days on a charge of reckless use of a firearm Shuster said he sent* need Hall to the maximum terms possib'r because Hall is "a dangerous man who refuses to accept medical assistance that would alter his destructive behavior" The judge said Hall does not follow the rules of society and has a 20-year history of non-conformance Shuster said he was "shocked by the seriousness of the facts in the case and said it was a "frightening situation " Hall was convicted of the charges tn a twoday jury trial in August sexually penetrating an 8-year-old girl in April pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Terry D Quick pleaded guilty to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor s Office In exchange, the prosecute* agreed to drop another charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, and a charge of indecent exposure, a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $500 fine. Sentencing was set for Oct. 6 • A 30-year-old Delton man convicted of having sex with a usentally incapacitated man late last year was sentenced to 10 to 15 yean in prison. Jacob B Dean pleaded guilty in July to a charge of third-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Dean. The In other recent court busmess: prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge that Dean is a habitual ©.Tender, second offense • A 32-yeM-old Ddton man convicted of possessing marijuana in 1992 was sentenced • A 45-year-old Nashville man accused of io 16 to 24 months in prison. Thomas G. Sowles was fined $2,000 on K, SNOWMOBILE AUCTION Sxt Oct 1. 10-OOam. Buy or sell. America's largest. Free brochure. 517-369-1153. Terms: CASH no checks While Sim Auchan be. US 12, Bronson, Michigan. Our 20<h year. Kt ill I \lah MOVE RIGHT IN! Thu 3 bedroom 1 bash 2 story horae to Hastings has just been redecor­ ated and is ready for yon to take ponsession. $47,900. Call 9494203. / i>! Stilt CARD OF THANKS A big Thank You to our son Bob sod Vicky, Helen A Albert Altoft, Jackie Roaencnnts, all our nieces and nephews. For our 50th Anniversary party, also all oar triends and relatives for the lovely cards A gifts. You all made this a wonderful day, which we will always cherish. God Bless you all. Bud A Retha Green 1 Uh>Hh>ll\t FOR SALE: 1992 Pontiac Sunbed, red, excellent condi­ tion, am-fm cassette, sunroof, $7,000. CaD 941-2220 if an answer, have —usgu. LEFTOVERS SALE! Our husbands say it can't come home! So, all the clothes you can stuff into a bag, tables - for $1.00, $2.00 and $3.00 House­ hold items 1/2 price and more. FREE ITEMS TOO!! Toys, bids and adult clothing. lots of A ess clothes, winter items, all kinds of tha^s. Friday. I to 12 only, 115 W. North Sl, Hastings. Coax and get it!!_________________ NASHVILLE: FRIDAY, SEPT 39 AND Saturday. Oct 1.9MB until ? Indoor yard acd garage sale, washer, dryer, microwave, 2 refrigerators, wood ihop look, tools, drill press, air compressor and lots of mncellaoeous items. 506 Sher­ man SL_______________ _____ HUGE YARD A GARAGE SALE: SaL Oct 2, 411 Cordes Rd.. Delton, Ml Un* < ILtnt "it * CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 far 1st 5 words; 10< each word 2 TICKETS/MICH1G AN STATE VS WISCONSIN. Saturday. 945-9689._________ FOR SALE—FIREPLACE INSERT with blower. Excellent condition. CaD 616-367-4158. CONGRATULATIONS LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY Ambulanoe on great service for the pest three yean. We have appreciated you! //«/p II ttHh d CUSTOMER SERVICE, full­ tune posttions available, starting at $4207week, company training provided, no experience necesrary, benefits, profit sharing, call between llsm-5paK 9484G6. DEMONSTRATERS NEEDED for promotional events, in local area stores. Ftexfote days. Sally. 616-532-7716. DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and driven taaee. 945-9613. SUN A NEWS: $175 for 1st 5 worth; lOt each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $175 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for ’ st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4459. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)_____________________ FACTORY - MANY COMPANIES LOCATED BY the Kent County Airport and b southeast Grand Rapids and Byron Center have positions available thru ftiopirnwt. The majority are long lenn/good hire potential. All shifts. Companies will train far assembly, plastic injection, starking parts, trim­ ming parts, loading machines and many general labor jobs. Apply 8am-4pm weekdays with 2 pieces of ID. PEOPLE­ MARK. INC. 507 36th Street SE. (between Eastern sbA Dtv>sioo Avenue’s) Grand Rapids. 616-245-6161. EOE._________ GULL CREEK CLOGGERS beginning classes, Kellogg Elementary School. Sept 29 thru Dec 1, 7O0pm-8:30pm. Cost $35. Gull Lake Community Education. Contact Sharon Chambcn M 629-5400. WANTED A PERSON INTERESTED in working in a retail situation. Experience in fiorsl design prefered but willing to train. 40 hours available. Call Barlow Florist si 945-5029 be ween 1:30 and 8:00pm. SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN Polled Hereford Assoc Fall Auction, Oct I 12:30pm, Alta­ ian Cnty Fairgrounds. Selling Polled Hereford A Crossbred dub calves, heifers A cows. For more information cal 721-8356. 3 BEDROOM HOUSE, store A refrigerator furnished, ctooe to K-Mart, $495 per month. No pets, no children. Application snd references required. CaD 9484651 LARGE RENTAL FACILITY.aU occasions. The Note­ Gun Lake. 672-5229 or 191-1990. BUYING- OLD POST­ CARDS, adv. cards, pocket watches, also watch chains, jewticry. Phone 616-948-4094. Hastings. the charge, as well Sowles was also sentenced io one year in prison on a charge of having a police scanner in a vehicle. Sowles was convicted of the charges Sept. 2 after a week-long trial in Circuit Court. He had been charged with two counts of possessing marijuana with the intent to deliver and manufacture it. second ofTtnse. which is punishable by up to eight yean in prison. Head-on crash kills Martin teen A 1994 honors graduate of Martin High School was killed Monday morning in a car and semi-truck crash on Patterson Road, just south of 108th street. Joseph S. Smith, 18. of Martin, was driving south on Patterson at 7:10 am when he crossed the center line and hit the northbound truck head-on, troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Wayland said. Smith was airlifted to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids, but died of his injuries just before 10 a m. The driver of the truck. Brian S. Worden. 30. of Wyoming, was slightly injured in the accident and did not require hospitalization, troopers said. • An autopsy was performed on Smith Tuesday, police said, but it will take at least 10 days before the results will return Smith was employed at Finish Master Automotive in Grand Rapids. At Martin High School, he was a member of tbe varsity basketball team and the National Honor Society He is survived by his mother, Jodi Smith of Shelbyville, and his father and fiancee. Steven Smith and Janet Hurry, both of Sand Lake. Other survivors include Smith's two sisters. Britni and Ashley Smith, his three brothers, Brent. Nathan and Jeremy Smith, and his fiancee. Katie Kern of Martin, as well as grandparents. amts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held today (Thursday) at the Marshall A Gren Funeral Home in Plainwell from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Burial will follow at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Orangeville IN LOVING MEMORI OF OUR MOTHER BONNIE KAY (CLOUSE) HOFFMAN 12-27-59 - 9-28-84 AND OUR BROTHER DAVID ALAN CLOUSE 19-2-79 - 7-7-94 Mother- 10 years ago you were with us one day. then the next you were gone forever. It feels like just yesterday you were mU with ui. The pain of losing you never gnes away. We love and miss you very much. Brother- Lem than 3 months ago you were with u then you were suddenly gone. You would be 24 yean old on October 2. Happy Birthday Bro! We tore and num you ro much. Sadly missed by your family. /<u \ int w St r i h t > being made from the paper plastic metal and glare that you w been recycling But to keep recycling working to help protect the environment you need to buy fhoae products HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home and income property* Debt consolidatioo•Turocd down? problem credit? We can help!«Fast. easy - CaD 24 hours. 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The jury found him guilty of the lesser marijuana charge, however. • A 25-year-old Plainwell woman stood mute to charges of welfare fraud Not guilty pleas were entered on Patricia A. Bloomberg s behalf Bloomberg is charged with receiving more than $500 in aid that she was not entitled to by fraud. She is also charged with receiving more than $500 she was not entitled to by failing to inform the Barry County Department of Social Services of other income. Both charges are punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine or both. • Oct. 17 trials were set for two Hastings Hastings woman spends 16 hours marooned in car by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer A 75-year-old Hastings woman is recovering after spending Friday night marooned In a car in a field near Baldwin because the driver of the vehicle suffered a fatal heart attack. Frances Lee was listed in fair condition Wednesday at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. Lee was in tbe Baldwin area during tbe day with her friend. Arvard A. Overiey, 69. of Muskegon. Overly reportedly had a cabin in tbe area While driving home. Overly suddenly collapsed onto the steering wheel at about 7:30 p.m and drove off the road three times before coming to rest in a ficM of knee-high grass, said Dr. Ronald E. Graeser, the lake County medical examiner. Graeser said Lee has had polio and 21d not venture out of tbe car for fear thti she might fall and then be a victim of hypothermia. "She was afraid she would get caught in the field at night," be said. Lee did flash the car's headlights and blew its horn whenever cars went by, Graeser said. "Many cars drove by, but no one stopped." be said. The car was finally discovered nearly 16 hours later, after 11 a.m. Saturday, by a nearby resident who then called poHce and an ambulance, Graeser said. Lake County Sheriffs deputies said Overiey was pronounced dead at the scene and Lee was airlifted io Butterworth. Stolen car recovered in Sturgis HASTINGS — A car stolen from Art Meade Auto Sales this weekend was recovered Monday in Sturgis, Hastings City police report. The $6,000 car was stolen from the dealership, at 1633 S. Hanover, between 3 p.m. r and 10 am Monday, dealership employees said. . Another car was stolen from a dealership in Sturgis Saturday morning, officers said. They said the thefts were carried out in a similar way. Hastings teen injured in auto crash CASH FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. We buy invoices nationwide. Call Advance Funding Service! 616-795-4450._______________ SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, barns, etc. Randeon Westerly, 945-2545. 1 COURT NEWS: residents accused of breaking into an automobile in May. Peter L. Smith, 18. and Allen L. Steele, 20. also had Oct. 6 hearings and final pre­ trials set for them Both are charged with breaking into a car to steal more than $5 worth of property, a felony punishable by up to five years in priMjn or a $1,000 fine Smith and Steele stood mute to the charges and not guilty pleas were entered on their betalf. • An 18-ycar-old Shelbyville woman convicted of stealing checks from a store in April was sentenced to one year in jail and four years of probation. Jennifer K. Daniels also was ordered to pay $3,000 in fines told com. Daniels pleaded guilty in August to a larceny charge as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, tbe prosecutor agreed to charges of forgery and uttering and publishing pending against Daniels. The prosecutor also agreed to recommend to tbe court that Daniels receive no more than a year in jail. HASTINGS TWP. — A 17-year-old Hastings resident was hurt Friday in a car-van crash at tbe intersection ctf Sager Road and Broadway, said State bailee at the Hastings post. Jennifer M. Quay, of 7100 S. Broadway, was driving north on Broadway at 7:44 a.m. when she was broad-sided by an eastbound van pulling into the intersection, troopers said. They said Quay's car rolled over once completely. . The driver of tbe van, Terry L McKinney, 37. of 3185 Cook Road. Hastings, told troopers be stopped al the intersection and looked both ways before continuing. He said be believes be didn't see Quay's car because she came over the hill near the intersection after he had already looked in that direction. Quay was taken to Pennock Hospital where be was treated and released. McKinney was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way, police said. Nashville man held in drunk driving HASTINGS — A 33-year-old Nashville man was arrested Saturday evening on a charge of drunken driving, second offense, Hastings City police report. Tbe man was arrested after officers pulled him over on Church Street near Apple Street at 10 15 pm., police xaid His name is being withheld pending the issuance of a warrant He had a blood alcohol level of. 17 percent, officers said. A .10 is considered legally intoxicated. Auto crash injures two Lake Odessa teens WOODLAND TWP. — Two Lake Odessa teenagers were hurt Friday in a car crash on Brown Road, just west of M-50, troopers al the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings report. Tbe driver of the car, Gregory J. Pomeroy, 17, of 7785 Saddlebag Lake Road, Lake Odessa, turned west onto Brown from M-50 at 4:12 p.m. when be ran off the right side of from recycled materials and tbe road, troopers said. Pomeroy got back on the road and was attempting to recover control of the car when it went off tbe left side of tbe road and went into the ditch, police said. Pomeroy's passengers, Bradley F. Decker, 18, of 901 6(h Avenue, and Kendra M. Mcsecar, 14. of 5964 E Brown, were reported hurt in ihe accident. Mesecar was not wearing a seal belt, police said. Both were taken to Pennock Hospital, where they were treated and released. buy them It would mean the Ladders, sprayer stolen from garage So look for products made world to all erf us Far a free brochure, write Buy Rendrd Environmental HASTINGS — More than $800 worth of equipment was reported stolen from a garage behind a home on North Hanover. Hastings police said. Two ladders worth $320 and a $500 paint sprayer were taken from tbe garage between Friday and Monday, officers said Hastings woman hurt in auto accident HASTINGS TWP. — A 20-year-old Hastings woman was hurt last Thursday in a car mishap at 1474 E. Center, troopers at tbe Hastings State Police post said Troopers said Joseph P. Kelley, 19, of Battle Creek, was backing his car up at the residence al noon when Kellie S. Keller, of 1474 E. Center Road, walked near the vehicle. She was struck by one of the car's doorx, which injured her left leg. troopers said. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Delton teenager charged with theft HASTINGS — Hastings City police report they arrested a Delton teenager on charges of stealing headlight coven Sept. 15 from a car parted al Hastings High School Phillip Robinson III. 17. of 527 S. Grove St., was arraigned Friday in 56th District Court on misdemeanor charges of committing larceny under $100 and receiving and concealing stolen property under $100. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-10-06.pdf 2e1b1ec3554f9e3dc4b61245652e9b58 PDF Text Text Baby Bliss may Delton, Hastings reopen in Nashville homecomings held Exotic animal auction a success See Pages 10 & 13 SeePage 11 Set Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. OCTOBER 6. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 34 PRICE 25’ News Solid waste Briefs issue not dead Toothbrush sale to fight abuse The Eichxnje Club of Hastings will have as annual toothbrush sale from 4 to *p.n. Frtdny and front 4 amfo 4 pre Saturday al K man and the Felpauach aad Flrenb's supermarkets u> Hastings Proceeds. »htch last year totaled near fy $2,000. will go to the Barry County Child Abuse Council Chaim nman for the fund-raising event at Fran Johnon of Nrerrenl Bank of Hastings Blood drive set at Castleton Hall The Barty County chapter of the American Rod Croat win conduct a Hand drive from I to 7 f.m. Fnday at Ae Cantes™ Township Hall. 915 Reed St.. Nashville Goal for the drive is M> pints AaymM who la at leaaH 7 yean of age. b re reuna-My good heakh. weighs ar hre IIOreuad'.wMhaaaar givaaNood •MtibMdrere Mood beak bahgiUetodoam: For more reformation. call the local office of the Red Croat re 945-3122. by Jean Gallup Sluff Wn er -This issue has not died.’ s»id Bsrry County Coordinator Judy Peterson. The "issue" is solid waste in Barry County and bow much will be allowed into the county I*etersoo and other county officials form the Hom Agreement Task Force, which is negotiating with City Management Inc., owner of Hastings Sanitary Service, about creahuons for operation of the county's only licensed landfill Being negotiated b the amount of waste that can be accepted from other counties and the fee the county will collect from Chy Managenenl for each yard of waste thm goes into the landfill. "We have met very briefly; and we are putting some recommendations together for City Management to respond to.’ Peterson said. She said the task force It reeking a cap on the amount of waste accepted from other counties "on an annual!- "d basis' ’ll they don't agree 17 put a cap on the amount of waste brought in from Souhwmf Michigan, 1 guess we wab't have a host agreement" the said However, she added, ’well negotiate, just like any kind of contract b negotiated.’ The Horn Agreement Task Force consists of Peterson. Barry-Eaton District Health Department Environmental Director lames Schnackcnbcrg; the County Board's County Development Committee members Bob Wenger, lew Newman and Sandy James, and attorney Douglas Donnell from the law firm of Mike. Meyers. Beckett and Jones Representing City Management are former owner and present manager of HSS. Ken Neil: attorney from City Management. Susan Johnson; and vice president of City Management. James Clarey Neil confirmed that the two groups had me', and will continue to negotiate ’Were working on a host-county agreerrent." he said, ’however, if the stale laws are changed the way n looks now. we may not need one." he added. A telephone call to Johnson for comment was not retunud. On the state level, nothing is in progress now that will change the law governing solid waste in the stale (Act 641). said Janies Sygo of the Waste Management Dtsvision of the DNR However, the Natural Resources Commission (NRC). which controls the DNR. is working with lop management of the DNR co a packrcbro, present to the legislature Three years of work re the DNR Planning Program Review Work Group produced a compromise package for revision of Act 641 that was supposed to go to the Michigan $M SCUD WASTE, continued pogo 4 CanOKMWI mvnsG to corree The Barry County Historical Society wdl have as 30th annual banquet at 6:30 p.re Thursday. Oct. 20. at the Lawrence 1. Bauer American Legion tat No. 45. corner of Green and Church afreets. Hastings The society also b honoring the 75th amuvertary of the local Legion pom and a* Barry County veterans will be Guest speaker wdl be Kenneth Mead Sr. of Nmhvillc. a World War II veteran Hastings Homecoming royalty The Homecoming King end Queen for 1994 are Mike Opolski and Danielle Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 The n^ectb reported to be between 57’and 5T’and weighing about IBORb. and in hb n*l-to ine thirties. He was dressed ma black vinyljetia and black notwre He left the bank on foot and escaped with an undetermined ananmt of money. He fled aortb on M-66 kt a full-sized, medium brown four-door sedan, possibly an early l«BOs Chevrolet. It was described as dirty with a loud exhaust Another man was driving, but police have no description. Anyone with any information on the robbery Is asked to call the Nashville Pobce The Hastings Downtown Development Authority Board last week decided to finish the original Streetscape project The board also unanimously elected Mark Feldpeusch as DDA Board Chairman, suc­ ceeding Larry Komstadt. who stepped down earikr this year. The DDA Board has agreed to go ahead with plans to provide lighting. beautification and plantings along West Stale Street from Broadway to the city limits, to do streetscaping for side streets such as Michigan. Jeffer son and Church from Apple to Court Street, and to spruce up a new welcoming sign with a bock wall, flag poles and landscaping at the west edge of the city. All of these plans were part of the original Streetscape project, but had to be put on hold because of the uncertain funding caused by school finance reform. The original plans' costs were estimated at $1.3 million, but with implementation of Phase One only, the cost was $300,000 Even before passage of Proposal A. the DDA decided to implement the total project in mstonoi society plans 30th banquet Two Hastings men. Terry Klotz and Tim Newmed. hove been nominated by the Michigan laycees for stare-level boson. Klotz, a trooper for the Michigan Slate Police pom in Heatings, has been seminar it for Outstanding Young Law Enforcement Officer" and Newreed. a teacher at Northeastern Elementary. is a candidate for Outstanding Young Educator '' Both were nominated by the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees that Irebad a $na. MR «o weapon wreaacn. / "He was very calm and very profesaknaL' said Sgt Opte Koetje of the Nashville Streetscape’s final phases OK’d by DDA same Senate have been mvncd <o dm moaah t program Each will be given a chance to Rteak. followed by qurarione from the andwace Cmdsdatet who plan to attend are nak­ ed to call the Heatings Area Chamber of commerce office al 945-2454 The pahlir a welcome to amend Two local Jaycees up for state honor Nashville Police are still searching for a man who robbed the local branch of the Haattags Oty Bank Tuesday afternoon Potice report that a white male wearing a while motorcycle helmet sad all Mack clothing entered the bank al about 3:40 p.m. and demanded money from the teller. He said Department at (517) 852-9466 or the FBI The next Legislative Coffee has been irkrikilrrt for 4 a m Monday. Oct. 10. at the County Seat Restaurant in Social hour will be aa 6:30 p.m. with dmner u 7. Com b $7.50 per person For reaervmiom or more information, call China Phillips at 945-9156 Nashville bank robbed; 2 suspects still at large □port, shown here after the crowning For more on the homecoming and the parade, see inside this issue phases. The first phase, which covered the downtown area's facelift, is finished, and Mayor Mary Lou Gray said all of it is paid for except about $100,000 The ocher phases of the Streetscape project are expected to cost nearly $700,000. a figure that was revised upward because the original numbeis were from two years ago before be­ ing pul on hold. “And if the bids come in higher, we’ll be forced to phase it in again.'* Gray said. The DDA Board voted to let architect M.C. Smith & Associates develop a construction plan and let bids on the work, with a deadline of Dec. 31. The actual work then could begin by next spring. Gray said that “ regardless of the uncertain funding with school finance reform, there will be sufficient funds to retire the debt (fcr finishing the project) in a reasonable time period." The DDA gets its funding for projects by designating a district and capturing money from increased assessments created by im­ provements within that district. The DDA first borrows the money from the city and then repays it as the captured funds come in. Gray estimated that the DDA still has an an­ nual revenue stream of $180,000. In another matter, the DDA last week pass­ ed a resolution to close the final transfer of ownership of the old Hastings Hotel to Deb and Harry Dorcy. owners of the Cinema, who plan to use the space to expand from two to four theaters. The resolution gives the Dorcys untl next June to complete the project, but they hope to have it done by sometime next month in order to attract the holiday crowds. Merchants, youth discuss ‘hanging out’ by David T. Yang Editor City officials hope that representatives from local merchants and young people who hang out downtown can put their beads to­ gether to solve problems that have come to light recently New City Manager Howard Penrod last week suggested a meeting that would in­ clude himself. Police Chief Jerry Sarver. Mavor M»-y Lou Gray md three representa­ tive* each from the merchants and the youths in an effort to reduce complaints from businesses an 1 their customers about unruly katenng youths scaring people away from the dewntown. particularly late afternoons and evenings The oty manager s proposal came near the conclusion erf a special public hearing last Thursday night, in which merchants and young people told their sides of the problem "We've heard a lot of good comments tonight and it s good to hear that both sides want to solve the problem." Penrod said "We need to come up with something we can agree on to take to the council... maybe we don't even need to take it to the council." The one-hour special hearing Thursday included comments rrom two sides that painted very different pictures of what is happening Karen Heath, who with her husband Rick is co-owner of Second Hand Comers, said she particularly objects to two of the young peoples activities downtown — playing hackeysack in the streets and on the side­ walks and smoking. Pete Schantz, from Al & Pete s Spor Shop, said "the presence of 15 to 20 kids on the street is a detriment to people coming into this town" Schantz said, however, that he believes the youths need a place to go for something to do. "These kids who arc here tonight arc re­ sponsible enough to come up here and show an interest in getting something resolved ." Some merchants claimed that the young people harass customers and use profanity Ken Wiiker of the JC Penney store said it's "mostly intimidation and rude comments made to customers as they pass by." More problems charged include vandalism and liner left in parking lots and areas where the youths congregate. "The trash js an issue." Karen Heath said. "Swearing, though it may not offend the kids, it docs offend us." There also were complaints that some youngsters arc using an alleyway and stair­ well of a fire escape as an outdoor bathroom. Retired businesswoman Mary Westerly said she "can't take care of the building (she owns) at the rate they're demolishing it. She added. "I'd like to see our young peo­ ple take a link pride in their city." One merchant proposed that the old water works building on Mill Street be renovated for use by youths as a recreation center However, it was pointed out that many other $w YOUTHS, continued on pu> 3 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 6. 1994 News Briefs: ‘Arthritis Update' program planned Pennock Hospital will prevent an "Aithntts Update program from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Monday. Oct. 10. in the Physicians Center Conference Center The program will include an overview of rheumatoid arthritis osteoporosis, or­ thopedic surgery, and the arthritic pa tient and osteoarthritis Question and answer opportunities w ill be provided throughout the program Participating physicians will be Dr Thomas Hoffman and Dr. Kenneth Mer­ riman from the Hastings Orthopedic Clinic, and Dr John Juozevieius and Dr Timothy Swartz from Rheumatology P C. in Kalamazoo The program is free to all interested patients and family members To pre register, call 948-3125 Tours planned at Bowens Mills Tours of the Bowen House and Plank House will be featured in this weekend's continuing "It’s Cider Time” festival senes at histone Bowens Mills The festival will be held between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday The Bowen House, built in the 1870s by William Bowen. Edwain Bowen's son. is open to tours only once each year Kathy Barden w til conduct the tour of the Plank House, which dates from the 1840s Abo included in this weekend's ac­ tivities will be demonstrations of making a|>plc cider by water power, the cooper’s and blacksmith shop, the Pioneer Park. a one-room 1850s school, tours cf the old ■mil's mam floor, apple pse and apple dumplings, a variety of food and old­ time music on the lawn, under the old walnut tree. The Blue Grass Boys will piay on Saturday and Shernc Taggcrt and Bob and Donna Mallison will be guest performers on Sunday. The following weekend's activities. Oct. 15 and 16. will include a French Voyager encampment Bowens Mills is located two miles north of the. Yankee Sptings Stale Park Gate fees, which i»o to restoration of the histone mill and grounds, are S3 for adults and $• for children For more information, call 795-7530 Home ownership seminar planned "Home Ownership.” a two-part senes, will be held from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on two Wednesdays. Oct. 12 and 26. at the Barry County Cooperative Ex­ tension Service office. Courts & Law Building. 220 W Court St.. Hastings The two-part seminar, sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service, deals with all aspects of purchasing and own­ ing a home The seminar is free of charge For more information, call the local Extension office at 948-4862 Bernard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p m Monday . Oct. 10. at the Dehon Kellogg Middle School library The program will be a narrated slide show of Delton history by Julie Osgood and Mona Chamberlain Coffee and cookies will be served The public is invited Pennock offers crossbow exams As part of Physical Therapy Week. Pennock Hospital will offer free crossbow examination* from 4 to 6 p m. Wednesday. Oct 12. For this special screening only, it won't be necessary to have a physician's signature or referral Fix naxe information or to make an appiNrament. call 948-3111 Local ASCS official retires An open house Thursday . Oct 13. from 2 io 4 p.m. will honor retiring Ionia County ASCS Director Yvonne M Allen of Hastings The event will be held at the Ionia County Agricultural Subiiization and Conservation Service office There also will be a buffet dinner for her from 2 to 5 p.m Saturday. Oct 22. at the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church on M-43. four miles north of Hastings Allen has been with the Ionia office since I °88 She also vpent 17 years as a program assistant in the Barry County ASCS office and two years as county ex­ ecutive director m the Oakland County office. She retired last Monday Those who plan to attend the dinner are asked to call the Ionia Counts office at 527-2098 ex Marian Kane at 945-3194 by Oct 14 Free depression screens offered The Pine Rest Hastings Clinic will have free screenings for depression to­ day a: the Community Room of the new Courts &. Law Building in Hastings. Anyone who wants to be screened or ge< more information about depression may visit the kxration from 10 a m. to 3 p m. today, which has been designated as National Depression Screening Day. Lakewood schools now smoke free The Lakewood Board of Education has adopted a smoke-free policy, making it and Delton the only area schools that prohibit smoking at any lime or place on school property Most schools still allow smoking at certain times (after 6 p.m.) and in designated areas only The new policy is an amendment to a measure in 1993 that limited smoking to designated outdoor areas after 6 p.m. Senate candidates to debate Friday Democratic and Republican Party can­ didates for 23rd District State Senate will meet in the next Lunch and Learn forum at noon Friday at the Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings Joanne Emmons of Big Rapids, who is seeking her second four-year term in the State Senate, and Democratic challenger Scott Manning of Six Lakes will talk about key issues in their race, which will be a part of the Nov. 8 general election. District No. 23 includes Barry. Ionia, Montcalm. Isabella and Mecosta coun­ ties Barry and Ionia counties used to make up District No. 13. served by Republican Jack Welborn, until rcdistncting in 1992. The audience will be encouraged to ask the candidates questions. The Lunch and Learn series, held on the first Friday of each month, is spon­ sored by the Barry County Democratic Party Those planning io attend may bnng their own lunches Democrats will pro vide coffee and tea ‘Living wiH’ workshop set Ail parents of special needs children are invited to a free "living will" workshop at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Oct. 18, at the Barn Intermediate School District office. 535 * Woodlawn. Hastings Attorney Dan Blough of the Hope Net­ work will be on hand. The workshop, open to anyone, is co­ sponsored by the Barry County Parent Support Group and the BISD For more information, call 945-9545. Animals blessing slated for Sunday The Green Street Veterinary Clinic and local veterinarian Linda Robinson will have the annual St. Francis Blessing of the Animals at 2 p.m. Sunday Pets, crated or leashed, may be brought to the Celebration of Creation to receive a blessing from the Rev. Fr. Chuck McCabe of the Hastings Em manuel Episcopal Church. After the brief ceremony, which will include responsive readings and prayer, refreshments will be served Polymer day classes slated A series of one-day classes on how to make things from polymer clay will be offered to young people in grades K-12 through the I nomapple Arts Council of Barry County 8nd the Hastings Com­ munity Education enrichment program. Artist Rose Heaton of Nashville will teach the classes, which will be held from 3 to4:30 p.m. starting Wednesday. Oct 12 The schedule has classes set for Oct. 12 and Dec 7 for kindergarten through second-graders. Oct. 19 and Dec 14 for third- through sixth-graders, and Nov. 2 and 9 for seventh- through 12th-graden. The cost for each class is S5. which in­ cludes supplies Class sizes are limited A minimum of six students must register for each class in order for it to be held For more information or to register, call 948-4414 Fall Festival set at Hope Church The annual Fall Harvest Festival to benefit Habitat for Humanity will be held Saturday at the Hope Church of the Brethren on M-50 north of Freeport Food, including soups, sausage, sauerkraut and pic. will be served from 10 a m to 3 p m Raffle tickets also will be on sale for $2 apiece, a chance to win a hand-made quih with a maple leaf design A selection of crafts and antiques also will be for sale The Hastings High School marching band, shown here performing at the Homecoming parade last week, will be host for this Saturday's first-ever invitational here A total of 18 bands are expected to compete in several different classes Hastings will be the last band to perform at about 3:30 p m. Hastings Marching Band Invitational to include 18 schools in competition Saturday Hastings High School's Johnson Field will be the sue Saturday. Oct 8. when the Hastings Band Boosters sponsor the first an­ nual Hastings Marching Band Invitational. Eighteen high school bands will perform and will be judged and ranked competively in their respective school size classifications. The festivies will begin at 10 a.m. with the opening ceremony performed by the new Hastings High School Show Choir, called Reflections, as they perform "The Star Spangled Banner " The choir is directed by Patricia L LaJoye Cla. D bands will start st 10:30. followed by a different band at every 15-minute inter­ val. Bands in Class D include PewamoWestphalia. Kent City. Gobles. Edwardsburg and New Buffalo In Class C there are two bands, beginning at noon. They are Maple Valley and Tri-County. Class B schools begin at 12:45 p.m. Bands in this classification are Kenowa Hills. Lakewood. Wayland. Fremont. Eaton Rapids. Battle Creek. Lakeview. Mattawan and Petoskey Clara A bands begin at 3 p.m. This claudication includes Hallie Creek Central and Grandville. The Hastings Saxon Band will round out the field of bands with a 3:30 pm. performance The competition will be concluded at 3:45 p.m. with the Closing Award Ceremony. Johnson Field will be open for spectators al 9:30 a.m. Admission is $3 for adults and $2 for senior citizens and students Abducted boy’s family just glad to have him home again in Lake Odessa by Sharon B. Miler Staff Writer Befriending a fellow student at the l-akewood Learning Center had disastrous results for Lake Odessa mother Shannon Younger. The alternative learning student stole her car last Wednesday, which had her eightmonth-old ion. Johnathan. in the back seat. "I had only met Nicole Hull a couple of weeks ago," said Shannon, who is completing her education through Lake­ wood's adult schooling program. "She probably heard that I had helped out a girl who had needed a place to stay earlier. Nicole had written a letter telling me of her problems and asking me to let her move in. The day she look Johnathan she asked me fegande." ( * • As Shannon talked. Johnathan crawled happily across the living room floor While the terror of having their son missing is over for Rodney and Shannon Younger, and with a happy ending, they know it will be a while before they can settle back in to a normal life in their apartment on Te-An Court where they have lived for a year with their family. The hours of fear when the baby was taken by the 16-year-old Hull, are still fresh in the mind of the parents, refreshed by the continued TV and newspaper coverage She didn't plan to bring him back," said Shannon, pointing to what she feels is strong evidence, a new diaper bag filled with food, diapers, clothing and two bottles with formula. The teen s accusations that the reason she took the baby is that Shannon is an unfit mother are not pleasant to hear, b-J Shannon said she knows they are not true. She was only in my house once, when 1 gave her a ride one other time." said .Shannon. "She doesn't know me." "And they used Johnathan to obtain money," she said, referring to reports that while the girls had her son they told strangers that they needed to take the baby to the hospital and that he needed food. The baby, who does have severe asthma, did not suffer any ill effects from the event. Shannon said she may think twice before befriending anyone again. "More than anything, we have Russ Mazarka ;c thank," said Shannon. M azart a. an off-duty l«ake Odessa police officer who knew authorities were looking for the kidnappers, saw the car driving on M-50 within the village limits. "He was off duty, and he knows us. He could have just gone on home." says Shannon "Instead, be took the time to try to get our baby back. I'm sure that his concern is the reason we got Johnathan back so quickly. I_akc Odessa Police Chief Michael Struve agreed. "When Russ saw the car, he was immediately suspicious The driver saw him and turned around to head west out of town." said Struve "Russ came right to the office to run the license plate and then we took a cruiser after the car. When we realized the cxrcupants were heading toward Grand Rapids, we radioed ahead to the Kentwood police " The Youngers are enjoying the benefits of a full family support system, said Shannon. Besides her mother arriving from Lansing to help out until things settle down, members of Rodney s family, living in In­ diana. were to arrive Friday morning His father, a trucker, was on a run in Pennsylvania at the time of the abduction and heard about his missing grandson over the CB airwaves. When she realized Hull had taken her baby. Shannon and Rodney had immediately gone to the police station From there they went to a truck stop and asked a truck driver to put a message out describing their car "We heard from Rodney's dad and he Eight-month-old Johnathan Younger, on his mother Shannon Youogefs lap, gnns to have his picture taken, no worse for the wear after surviving a kidnapping attempt last week planned to help us get flyers out with Johnathan's picture on them." Shannon explained. "Now we don't have to." There is still the unfinished business of the legal ramifications of what the teen-ager did. but for the Younger family, the best passible ending is that Johnathan is back, safe and sound. Two Nashville teens charged with abducting baby, taking car by Teresa Frith Staff Writer Eight-month-old Johnathan Younger is home and two 16-year-old Nashville girls are facing charges that they abducted the I^ke Odessa boy and took off with him in his mother's car. Younger was safely returned to his parents Shannon and Rodney Younger Wednesday evening. Sept. 28. after a search that spanned 26 and one-half hours and included no! only several county and village police agencies, but also the FBI Kent County authorities captured Nicole Hull and Tylcnc Depyper Thursday at about 6:30 p.m. after an off-duty Lake Odessa police officer spotted the stolen 1980 Chevy Malibu. After a short, high-speed chase ending tn a minor accident in Wyoming, Mich., the two girls were arrested. No one was injured in the accident. One of the girls spent the night in a juvenile detention center in Allegan County and the other was lodged in Calhoun County. The two were separated due to lack of space tn a .'ingle center. The girls and their lawyers appeared at a hearing Thursday afternoon in Barry County Probate Court, where a petition listing the charges was filed. Hull is accused of mali­ ciously taking and enticing a child, unlawfully taking an auto and fleeing and eluding the police, while Depyper is charged only with the first two offenses. The saga began last Tuesday at about 4 p.m. when Younger gave Hull a ride from Lake Odessa to Nashville. The two were See TEENS CHARGED, continued page 12 Nicole Hull and Tylene Dypiper appear at their arraignment in Barry County Probate Court, where they were charged with taking a Lake Odessa woman's car and eight-month-old boy �The Hastings Banns, — Thursday, October 6, 1994 — Page 3 Baby Bliss may re-open in Nashville by end of the year by Teresa Frith Staff Wntfr The sound of sewing machines will be heard again in the Nashville Baby Bliss clothing factory if enough response is received from prospective employees io re­ open the plant "Business has been exceptionally good m the Middleville plant." said Dzby Bliss President Chuck Edkins. "We arc busting at the seams and have a backlog of orders waiting to be processed We are considering re-opening the Nashville plant because we need to expand and want to keep the jobs in the area." The Nashville plant originally began business in the 1970s and underwent a series of ups and downs. It was last re-opened in 1984. before closing in 1986 The plant was closed due to lack of business and mismanagement, according to Edkins The Bab) Bliss company came out of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy tn July. This type of bankruptcy allows a company to pay back a percentage of any debts owed without having to liquidate its assets "We had one of the fastest cases on reci*d." said iklkins. "We came out of it in about 10 months, while some cases can take up to two or three years. We came out so quickly because we had an all-time high backlog of orders, were opt rating profitably and the judge didn't want io see local jobs lost." The company went into the bankruptcy due to back debt acquired in the eighties caused by management problems, according to Edkins. The Middleville plant never closed during the bankruptcy problems ()n the contrary, according to Edkins. the plant was al an all-time high level of production during that time. He added that the company continues io do "exceptionally well." Besides children's clothing. Baby Bliss has contracts for adult sleepwarc. play clothing and jogging suits, as well as government contracts fix military uniforms They make clothing for both private and branded labels for companies like Sears. J C Penney and Mcijers. "We’ve been nominated for the best small business of the year in Michigan." said Ed­ kins. "Last year we did $250,000 in sales and expect lo increase that to Si.2 million next year." The company is being considered by *hc Army to make 62,000 units of clothing tins year alone, which would bring a large profit to Baby Bliss Edkins said that the company was considering a building in Cadillac, but would rather keep the jobs in the area (Xficials hope to reopen the Nashville plant by Christmas, but could possibly have it opened sooner "The building is still wired for the equipment and we could have it up and running in a two-week time span if necessary, he said The rc-opening of the plant would bring industry back into the village and mean employment for between 15 and 50 people. The re-opening of the Baby Bliss factory would be a super thing for the village." said Nashville Village Resident Ted Spoelstra. "Il would bring money into (he village through both taxes and payroll." Employees at the Nashville plant would work a four-day schedule from 6 a m to 4:30 p.m. Only one shift is planned, but Edkins added that if business increased, a second shift running from 4:20 p.m. lo 3 a.m could be added. Only sewing and inspecting will he done in Nashville, with the cutting still done in Middleville and then sent down to Nashville to be finished. “One of the best things about Baby Bliss is our four-day work week." said Edkins. "Occasionally we have overtime on Fridays, but usually only work until 11 a.m" Another shift mentioned as an future possibility was a three-day work week with employees working three 13-hour shifts, but getting paid fix 40 hours. Applications arc being taken fix sewing machine operators and inspectors They can be sent to: Baby Bliss. Inc.. 227 Spring St.. Middleville. 49333. attention I .cone Biesbrock. Anyone with questions can call 795-3341. A groig) of young people and merchants appeared al a special hearing last Thursday on problems with youths hanging out downtown afternoons and evenings, perhaps scaring customers away from local businesses YOUTHS, continued from page 1 attempts io set aside a place for the kids to go have failed, mostly because these young people don't have a lot of money to spend. Karen Heath said she and her husband have talked at length about fitting a place for the youths, but then asked. "Why do we have to babysit these kids? Why do we have to be the solution7" Harry Dorcy. co-owner of .he Cinema theaters, took a harder line on the problems, noting that similar problems occurred down­ town four years ago. but they were taken care of "I aggressively pursued it," be said. "We should pursue more aggressively with civil and criaanal penal’ies "I don’t want to be coddling these people. 1 got rid of it (the problem) on my own. doing what I had to do." The youngsters had several speak out on their behalf. They painted a much different picture. Glenn Hess said they play hackeysack. but they wait until after stores close, but be soil get a ticket from police Martha Bill meyer said the young people didn't know about a lot of the complaints until a female police officer recently told them "We just go down there to hang out." she said. "I don t understand the sexual harass­ ment and swearing. I love this town. I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. "If customers are complaining, why aren't they talking io us? We're considerate to people. We've tried to clean up after our­ selves and enforce the rules." A young man named "Dave" said he has seen a lot of people come out of a local tav­ ern and relieve themselves in alleyways and stairwells He added that he thought it was unfair be received a citation for "bolding up traffic" when he talked to the driver of a car while no other traffic was present. Chief Sarver later pointed out that to allow people to stop one car to talk forces police to allow it for all. which can't be done A young rrw named "Bucky" said. "There are young popte that do cuss and swear, but we've been trying to keep them from doing that We don't see why people are harassing us." Billmeyer said. "We're ail responsible, re­ spectful people Not all of us can go to our bouses. It's nice io be able to talk to every­ body and see everybody. We don't under­ stand why everybody's getting upset about this" A girl nan^ed "Stacey" said. "Were not destroying anything after business hours. We're not harassing anyone. It's a place io meet Some of us are graduated (from high school). Its a rec period after work." It was pointed out that nearly all of the youths at the hearing were at least 18 years of age. Which prompted Penrod to say that par­ ents don t have a great deal of control over their children once they become 18 years of age. which to old enough to vote and hold a full-time job. One of the youths suggested that minors were the troublemakers. "Dave" also questioned why the benches were taken out downtown so the kids have to sit on the sidewalks. When comments were returned to the general audience. Fred Swinkunas said. "I don't think these problems are specific to Hastings... but I don't think merchants should be the police force." He said he spent some time downtown to observe problems for himself and he noticed youths stepping aside for others passing by. But Karen Heath said. I don't appreciate the complacency of some of the kids, that they aren’t the problem." Sarver and Hastings Police Sgt. Jack Cross agreed ”1 think it's amazing that wings and halos have sprouted on some of these people here tonight." said Sarver, referring to some of the youths at the meeting. Sarver added that if it was just i. few youngsters causing trouble, "there wculdn't be a problem." He said that over the Labor Dav weekend he personally beard a lot of obscenities, not­ ing there is a such a thing as freedom cr speech, but "you can't yell it (profanity) up and down the street. "You cant in good conscience say there isn't a problem, there to," Sarver concluded. ‘Reflections’ raising money for trip The Reflections’ also known as the 'show choir" needs funds to buy new uniforms for a separate performance when tltey go to Disney Land as pert of the Hastings High School Choirs So. last weekend they held a car wash to earn part of it. Using ebow grease, or at least soap and water, are (left lo right) Russ Anderson. Aaron Gregory. James Ramirez. Stacy Workman. Gabrieie Solmes, Christy LaJoye. Ryan Madden (standing in for Damian DeGoa) Angie Sarver and Choir Director Patti LaJoye. The choirs will travel to Florida in 1995 to perform on ‘Magic Music Day * Watch for future fund raisers put on by the Hastings High School Choirs to help pay forthetrip. Free clinic offered for diabetic children The Maj.mx of the Hickory Masonic Lodge No. 345 are encouraging families in the Hicko-y Corners and Dellon area with children snd adolescents-who have diabetes requiring insulin to free clinic on Nov 2 in Grand Rapids Michigan Masons, in conjunction with the Endocrinology Department of the Chil­ dren's Hospital of Michigan, is sponsoring a state-wide series of free clinics for children with diabetes. These all day clinics are an opportunity for patients and parents to meet with a dia­ betes team consisting of an endocrinologist, nurse clinician and dietitian. The most up-to-date methods of diabetes management will be discussed, including ad­ justing insulin doses according lo daily fluc­ tuation in blood sugars, nutrition and exer­ cise. A social worker will also be available to assist families with the emotional and finan­ cial stresses of having a diabetic child. The clinic will be held at St. Mary s Health Services. 200 Jefferson SE in Grand Rapids. Children are seen by appointment only and the deadline to make an appoint­ ment is Oct. 21. Appointments may be made by contacting the master of the Masonic Lodge in your community who can also assist with trans­ portation to and from Grand Rapids For more information, call Bob Mc­ Cormick of the Hickory l-odgc, at 623-2582 (days) or 623-2206 (evenings); or Kelly Morgan. 623-2582 (days); or 623-2314 (nights). Penrod said. "We need to find a way to resolve this as a community. We cant solve this by ourselves as a city." Gray said she hopes that some sort of rec­ ommendation on solving the problem can be put together by the small group of represen­ tatives as early as next week. Honoring the author Gregg Hasman. Jr.. 5. son of Gregg and Lori Hasman of Hastings was among the large group of individuals of all ages who gathered Sunday to show their concern for the protection of unborn children Hastings joins ‘Life Chain’ protest against abortion Welcome, Mr. City Manager New Haslngs City Manager Howard Penrod (second from right) receives a ornament as a gift from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerces •Ambassadors’ welcoming committee Presenting the gift are (from left) Deb Button. Scon Ommen and Karen Heath The presentation was made during a spacial welcoming party last Friday afternoon for Penrod. who began his duties offidafy on Sept 19 A local "Life Chain" of supporters of the pro-life movement joined mere than 850 communities across the nanon and Canada Sunday afternoon for an hour of peaceful prayer in their community The human chain covered five blocks, from the Hastings Plaza, cast to Broadway Avenue "It was really neat." said Joanna Haddix, organizer People going by stopped and joined the group." which originated from the K mart parking lot Haddix, who attended the annual event last year in Kalamazoo, decided that the Barry County area needed the Life Chain." She mailed information to 78 Barry County churches over the summer. She was pleased at the support the event received. “Next year we are considering bolding a luncheon right after people are out of Sun­ day morning church and hopefully getting better organized." said Haddix. "We plan to continue this event annually. We think more people will participate for the next "Life Chain' now that they know what it is all about" Kensinger Jones was recognized recently by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce for writing the copy tor the chamber's new brochure, ‘Looking for the Best?* Chamber Executive Director Dixie Stadel-Menshum said the new brochure is ’very professional, a great marketing tool for Hastings ’ She said it's ideal for new employees and newcomers to the community and it would be an excellent gift for out-oftowners It is available. $4 for chamber members and $6 for non-members, at the local chamber office, 118 E. Court St Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 Historic district won’t be too burdensome To Hie Editor: We need to become less libera! 7b The Editor: There is never a one-sided issue — never1 la an edaonsl. "Right lo the Point" written by Sen Jack Welborn. tided "Lawyen. jiiripre, trample on religious liberty." he wrote "The picture bung on the school wall for 30 yean, ruled "Head of Christ." A student claimed the picture of Christ was injuring him psychologically "The Appeals Court rejected the school's argument that the picture was OK now because the student was graduated and the pic­ ture of Christ no longer was a threat to the student." • Our courts are tied up with serious cases! Thu incident makes no sense With students bearing knives and guns in schools across the nation — and at the same tune antb-Chnstiaa movements of the 20th century are taking over — where arc the pro­ testors and common sense of the parents? . and general public? I have great respect for one nidge on the Appeals Court, as thr senator writes. Judge Ralph Guy's pinion that Jesus' picture "no more conveys the notion of the establish­ ment' of * religion than a statue of Robert E Lee ta a park suggests we should dissol ve the union for me at least. .." (and the judge argued his point against the court protest to remove the picture.) Yes senator, every court does have loo many cases We need lo be tougher on crime, not on a picture of Jesus! This student who protested the picture of Jesus dad not protest our currency with the ti­ de and words on all bills, ones through the $300 dollar bilb. "In God we trust " Would the student happily grab all the bilb — instead of my grandmother's cousin. President William McKinly s - have a picture of Jesus primed into the bill — with the words: "thou shall not have any other Gods before me?" If we were to pay the student off with treasury currency foil of pictures of Christ, the "Last Supper." "Cross on the Cross." or simply as they are today, with George Washington and the other leaders with the words "In God We Trust." the student would not be injured by the picture of Christ on the school wall! Across the nation our society is losing its common sense We need to become more conservative and less liberal. Combatting crime must be our main objective and lo put our society back on track. Employees where 1 am employed are from all over the world They often speak with wisdom when they say this country is "loo free." I believe we need our freedom, but we need greater common sense It is true, government b politics. Court cases are just a career to the lawyers and judges. Our country needs to tighten its beh and become tough. The trend toward liberalism in every facet of life b not solving serious problems, such as crime. I'm interested in solving problems and mak­ ing the streets and schools safe The millions of people in the U.S. are really the government. Let’s write to the senators, congress and governors, courts, letters to the editors and make our voices heard. Aren't you sick and tired of nonsense? Julia Abell Freeport Every human being; has a purpose Th The Editor: In response to Justine McLean's letter in last week’s Banner dealing with the "perfect conception list h ■ very unfortunate some have those misguided thoughts But. please may they not ue oeceivco runner Soim of tte who a.c leu than pefect know dut the value and worth of human life does not mean perfection la fact, we exist la our human life as body, mmd. soul and spirit. We are not animals lo be brad. Even out very existence is purpoaeful. lo help oae another, to lessen someone eisei load, and to be a part of sharing with family, ■sd tor the good of others Flore excuse me if I'm wrong. but isn't Justine McLesn shielding her emotions with that Int because it is hard to carry the weight of those kmd of problems henetT Justine is not in the world alone There are HasfingsBaNNER (61*) 945-9564 Nk* Hollman Barbara Gal Jeu POBcxB (USPS 717-00' people who would love to help if she would be willing to let them There is one who stands always ready lo help with a new attitude toward His finest creation — other people. One of the most valuable parts of a human being, the heart, can be dunged from stone to flesh lo lei one tee the ligh» You see. the injecting, scraping or sucking of an innocent child from its secret place within the mother is both violent and deadly The emotional pains are just throughout mx irty. If Justine were my mother. I’d put my arms around you. look deep into your eyes and say. "Thank you for letting me live." 100% Pro-life Joyce Kelly Readers left with false impressions 7b The Editor: This is to correct the impression that you left with your readers of last week's Banner with your account of business conducted at the Sept. 26 council meeting. Your assumption that the mayor and all council members accepted a gin from the Summerfest Committee is inaccurate and can be verified by contacting the city clerk. 1 did not accept any token of appreciation. To do so would violate the code of ethics I set for myself as an elected official. Also, your statement that an ordinance deal­ ing with the location and design of duplexes b inaccurate. It didn't pass. Il failed. Maureen Ketchum Hastings City Council. 4th Ward Editor’i Note: We reported that council ac­ cepted the gift from Ae Summerfest Commit­ tee because we were given no indication otherwise before the rtory was printed. We apologize for the error on the ordinance governing duplexes. The previous proposed ordinance indeed was not passed because a 4-2 vote in favor does not constitute a necessary Nuyority for adoption. 7b demolish these structures can simply option out of the district I agree with both Mr. Dunham and Mr. Tubbs that most of the homeowners have done an outstanding job of maintaining their pro­ perties. That is why 1 bclicve in m> heart that the proposed standards will not be too burden­ A homeowner would not necessarily be "restricted" from doing any of the items Mr. Tubbs has listed (removing a garage, adding a deck, putting up a shed, etc., can all be per­ mitted). He is correct that those things would have to go through the commission. However, since most members of the Study Committee live in the proposed district, they have tried hard to make the standards as non-restrictive as possible. while still insuring the integrity of change in a couple of generations. Who would have believed 40 year, ago that the fire station and the hotel would no longer grace State Street? Lastly, my belief is that the house I live in is not really "my property." but rather it has been entrusted to my care by the one who Historic districts help to protect neighborhoods in part by making it difficult for histone structures to be tom down to make way for things like Seven Elevens and parking lots (which can be put elsewhere) If people can decide against being included, there is no protection, since the interests that desire to tures will be preserved for our children's and grandchildren's enjoyment, then having to get munity. If by becoming pan of a histone district, some people's neighborhoods can be jects. involving the outside of "my" house, does not seem too great a burden. Jim Peurach There are ways to fund animal shelter 7b would be learning a trade. Do we not have a volunteer posse that could help oversee the in­ mates? The kids on the comer could be pul to The Editor: 1 just read the article on the animal shelter. hanging out downtown. I was terribly upset by Commissioner Bose's harsh comments on the shelter. The an excellent job under such harsh conditions. in fact several: 1) Why not barter with contractors, builders, electricians, plumbers, etc. "You donate your time — we will not charge your 5) What about contacting the school building trades classes al Hastings. Delton. Middleville and Maple Valley for help? This could be their project for the year. 6) Has anyone checked into grants, founds toward the new shelter? 1 do not believe that the money already rais­ ed toward a ne*v shelter should be used to repair an unrepairable building. Those funds were received from people toward the new shelter How about it. local companies? Why don’t County. I am sure, if asked, there would be 3) Start doing con^anson shopping for sup­ plies — these loo could probably be gotten for 4) This community should work together. not The inmates are charged $30/day when Debra A. James The Editor: I made a call lo Americable on a Tuesday morning to han my; "Showtime" canceled. Easy. you may lay. but aol by a long shot' They told me that in order lo ran S7 a month. I han lo spend SI9.95 to han somebody unhook my wires I asked why and rhe raid, "it coat* every time we .end a truck out on a service call." I said. "OK. how much lo cancel the whole cable completely9" She replied. "Unfortunately, nothing." Then she told me of another little game I han IO play: I han to pay some service fee of K a month in care such a problem comes up again, so if they come to my house when there is something wrong again, which now could be my fault and not theirs. I won't get charged anything You can bet your FCC it probably will be my fault The local politicians have got us and they're squeezing real hard. So. 1*11 play their l«ie game and sign up for their service fee. pay my two dollars and wait my 30 days and then I’ll cancel the fee. Take that and put it where your FCC don't shine. Shawn Burnett Hastings ss______ gs• reterew^amten ; UM »••• 11M sbbn >*»« 11M tea »4 1M1 *" - — yaM gM »• ____ u____________ 3 Carl Mcllvam Hastings architecture. The only landscaping standards mentioned in the preliminary report relate to the removal of large trees that arc rxH diseased or damaged, and the erection of signs (which is currently governed under city ordinance). Shrub removal, shrub planting and flower beds do not have lo be approved by the I In another letter. Michael Mills stales he is "very leery of Howard Wolpe's political past." This suggests that Mr Mills isn’t loo familiar with Wolpe's political past Woipe is accused of pork barrel spending that increased the federal deficit Does Mills rememberr the Clinch River breeder reactor project that Woipe was instrumental in closing down? That move saved the government and taxpayers multiple billions of dollars How about the thousands of jobs Woipe brought in­ to the district while he was congressman, was that pork barrel? As to Woipe having been involved in the House post office check writing scandal, does Mr. Mills have proof of that? Finally Mr. Mills, stated and I quote from hts letter * This candidate has been associated loo closely to all the things that make the American people dislike in the federal government today " This would seem somewhat odd given that Howard Woipe was elected lo Congress seven times as a Democrat from a district that was predominately Republican A good number of local Republican and independents have regularly supported his candidacy. 1 The Editor: I’d like to respond to two letters in the Sept 29. Banner One was by Larry (Bonner) Lippert, who seemmgly branded every politician a crook Mr. Lippert advises us to "remember the deadbeat promises from the deadbeat politi­ cians" when we vote. Having recently spent three days in Washington DC., meeting with our sup­ posedly deadbeat politicians. I can't help wondering who Mr. Lippert is referring to. I have met with nearly all of our Democratic and Republican legislators I have considered them all of reasonable intelligence, and the meetings have all been cordial. What is most notable is that these politicians are ordinary people, just like the rest of us. Now. if we throw the "crooks and deadbeats" out. what deadbeat person do we elect to take their place Finally. if politicians do not perform as we expect, perhaps its because only a minority of eligible voters actually go to the polls or are even registered to vote. C< those who do vote, how many ever contact their elected represen tatives to let them know their concerns? I'd suggest that our elected poiibciam. if deadbeats, aren't the only deadbeats involved in the system 1 7b Letters II Two political letters raise questions I am writing this in response to two recent letters to the editor concerning the proposed htslorK district First, the experience of other communities which have historic districts is that they significantly benefit these communities For example, they serve as an attraction for peo­ ple to live in the community, helping the local economy and culture. They motivate people to buy these houses and make improvements, knowing that they are not investing in a struc­ ture that is part of a deteriorating neighborhood They can serve as an educa­ tional resource for the community and safeguard that community's heritage by preserving their culture, economic and ar­ chitectural history Second, the preliminary ordinance and stan­ dards are a manor of public record and have been available since June 27 at the Hastings Public Library and City Hall. Also, the Study Committee will be addressing the need for a survey at its Oct. 5 meeting It should also be noted that even without the historic district we are not completely free to do whatever we want lo with "our proper v." Alterations and additions, etc., are subject to obtaining the appropriate permits; and. city codes and ordinances have to be followed. If not. the city already has the authority to undo your construction, and charge you for it. Alterations are permitted under the historic district ordinance, and the need for an altera­ tion b nut questioned. Only alterations that are visible from the streetscape need to be done in a manner consistent with the existing KzZsa-SryQ • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6. 1994 — Page 5 Letters to the Etfitor, continued Barry County voters: Don’t be misled fanODad by 7b7V£4itor Voter* should never let or listen to an in­ cumbent legislator tell them who they should vote for lo replace him or her That i* your right as a voter' If you allow that to happen, then you as a voter have ret a dangerous political precedent and have disenfranchised your chances of ever electing a candidate from within your own political party that is not a fnend or liked by the incumbent. Endorsements by in­ cumbents (Republican or Democrat) are political trickery Moat voters never get to meet the can didatea personally during an election for one reason or another. So many voters are puruaaded because of endorsements We witness­ ed font first hand at the primary election. If there ■ a candidate running who has serv­ ed in an elected leadership capacity for any period of time. I find that he or she usually has a good basic understanding of the problems that foe* moat of us daily and will make us a good representative in Lansing Let’s not be misled again on Nov. 8. Terms Johnson Hastings (Nd Town Hal brings back memories Tbll* Editor: ’The recent photo in the Reminder of foe Old Town Hall curtain brought back a lol of vivid iwmorio. I though! that the curtain wu long gone un­ til h wm Uncovered a short tine ago. My |»rnu helrngrd to the Grange above a store that burned » 1927 or 1928 The Grange then ww to the recced story at the Town Han Many plays were put on and mostly of a com­ edy nature The first floor was always pecked with people My dad ahsays look the pert of a "hick" and kept the audience laughing. Being about 17 or 18. I played the pert of a "flapper" along with the late Ruth Gardner Geriinger One production took place in a railway car and my pan was to irrnaae the petarngrn. The lake Victor Reuther had the job of setting goodies. He was sure adept The Orange generally had to have two or three perfor­ mances It all was done for a lot of ion. Our family moved to Hartings ia 1929. I believe *e Grange disbanded m the nud-30a I went mao nurses' training in 1931. graduated from S Mary's Hospital. Sagmaw, in 1934 and was home very link Mark D. Chriatansan ot Edward 0. Jonas A Co. Interest rates affect bond fund values Standard and Poor's (SAP) is the latest of several research organizations to rate the market risk of bond mutual funds These ratings identify how sensitive a fund's market value is to changing market conditions The ratings range from "aaa," indicating very low market sensitivity, to highly speculative "ccc” ratings. SAP ratings are updated mon­ thly to reflect changes in interest rates, credit risk, liquidity risk, currency fluctuations, hedging techniques and more. Bond funds should be selected to meet in­ dividuals needs — not just because they may offer low sensttivky to market fluctuation. The longer you intend to hold an investment, foe less important market fluctuations may be. However, if you're unwilling to tolerate change* in share prices due to market fluctua­ tion, these ratings can be important. When interest rates rise, bond fund owners typically notice the market value of their shares decline. They often ask. "How would a I percent rise in interest rates affect my bond mutual fund?" The answer depends on foe underlying securities in foe fund and the rale foe fond is paying. For example, consider a typical GNMA fund paying 6.4 percent. If interest rates on GNMAs rise I percent, the market value of the share* in the GNMA fu.id decreased 3 5 percent, and total return decreases to 2.9 per­ cent. Total return measures total earnings in a full year based on t -snge in the net asset value of foe share* A I percent rise in interest rales would af­ fect a municipal bond fund differently On an average muni fund paying 4.7 percent, market value of foe shares would decrease 9 percent, and total return would be a toss for foe year, of -4.3 percent As you can see. interest rate changes affect foe immediate market value as well as total return of foe entire fund, regardless of credit quality or guarantees of individual bonds in foe fund If interest rates rise, however, bond fundi typically replace maturing bonds in foetr portfolio wife higher-yteMing issues Eventually, the investor's income will rise accordingly. Bond funds can be an important part of a balanced portfolio. Investors must be willing to accept some fluctuations in market value in exchange for foe higher income - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev lous week. Company Close AT&T 527. Ameritech 38’/, Anheuser-Busch 50*/. Chrysler 44 Clark Equipment 667. CMS Energy 21’/. Coca Cola 48’/. Dow Chemical 74'/. Exxon 567. Family Dollar 10*/. Ford 277. General Motors 457. Great Lakes Bancorp 257. Hastings Mfg. 30 IBM 687. JCPenney 51 Johnson & Johnson 507. Kmart 177. Kellogg Company 57 McDonald's 267. Sears 477. Southeast Mich. Gas 18*/. Spartan Motors 16 Upjohn 34'/. Gold $393.30 Silver 5.61 Dow Jones 3801.13 Volume 326,000.000 Change -27. -17. -2*/. —17. -27. First dollar plaque presented to Gary’s Hobby Shop in Hastings A new hobby shop in Hastings was welcomed into the business community of the city by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador's Club Representatives of the dub presented the owner with the framed first dollar he took in as a business when he opened recently. At the presentation were (left to right) Lixie Stadel-Manshum. Deb Button, Shaun Price, Mike Hurrphreys owner Gary Price, his wife Marian Price. Juke McKeown, Patti Woods. Mark Hewitt and Karen Heath. -7. —7. —17. —2*/. —7. +1 -7. -7. —1 + 7. + 17. —7. —’7. -7. + 7. + 7. -2.30 -.07 —61.91 Every American Wants A Safe Blood Supply. Here's What We're Doing About It 2 BLOODBANKSHAVE ADDED RVE ADOmONAL SCREENING TESTS fax COM 1878-s Morgan dollar MS-64; IBBl-s Morgan Dollar MS-64 many Maroon Dollar*; 1W7 Paaea DoHcr VF ♦; WaHdna liber­ ty Haff Doltare; Franklin HaH Dollar Pair 1M311M3D: Proof San: 3 THE U A DORS NOT ALWAYS HAVE AN ADEQUATE SUPPLY Of nitwnjiL many furniture items some newer and some antique qualify, porcelain lop metal table with mirror etc. HBMffSC LUMS and IQUPMDfT: down riggers. fly rod fishing 4 Sincerely. R H "Doc" Geriinger SRFDRE DONATING BLOOD. BACHIXMORBASKD' MULTIPLE QUESTIONS Poles many tackle boxes full of fishing equipment Mercury Marfa 5 hp boat motor Minn Kota trolling motor 12vt Mercury 10 hp boat motor; many collectible hshmg lures. ■ INWRIf i depreialon; cut glass, blown glass approx 1J pc. of Fenton; approx 25 pieces of occupied Japan; SO pcs. of Russel Wright dishes MUTTfell woocen handle pipe wrenches; religious figurines and rossaries: Coco-Cola troys; 10-12 Beaties records: 10-12 Bvis records. Many other coBechbie records, tapestries, cast Iron ware. LUNCH ON GROUNDS AUCTION fTDOOfS KAIN Of SNUN This Sword Says We’re Your American Cancer Society Parents, grandparents and friends of students of Pteasantview Elementary in Hastings had the chance to visit their students leechers, see what the kids are working on, ait in on desses and have refreehments at the schooTs recent Open House. These third grade students, (left to right) Terrence Cheeseman. Amon Smith. Joey Rogers, Share Cook and Michael Fort display -Snoopy* banks they made for the special occasion. Pteasantview celebrates open house PENNOCK HOSPITAL ARTHRITIS UPDATE miny oncer orginiza Sons. there is only one American Cancer Society Follow the sword in the Date: October 10,1994 Location: Phys Time: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Conference Center battle against cancer. For more information call 1-800-M3-2345 HEALTHY AMERICANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO VOLUN TEER TO OVE BLOCK) far Bv fTV EPWWEEIBl WOvvuK. Orthopedic Sunay Dryaess of the Eyes Ckwiag Remaria: Hoffman, Hastings icius, Kalamazoo man, Hastings J. Swartz, Kalamazoo Hoffman, Hastings This program is FREE Please Pre-Register by calling: 948-3125 Fix: <10374-4117 LEGAL NOTICE M0T1CS OF FOMCLOSUM Parents were encouraged to visit classrooms at Pteasantview during its Open House Here. Mom Sherry Avery looks over some of daughter Larin's books. Even though that are 7 Default having been made In the terms and condi­ tions of a certain mortgage made by John J. Bravata. a single man. on March 26. 1993 to AC­ CEPTANCE MORTGAGE CORPORATION and subsequently assigned to Steve Ruza 6726 Rod Cedar Lane. West Bloomfield. Ml 48387 and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for Berry County. Michigan on the 2nd day of April. KD. 1WJ In Uber 366 of Mortgages. Page 511 and upon which mortgage there is claimed to be due os of the date of this notice principal and •merest of Twenty-seven Thousand Three Hundred Twenty Dollars and 18/100 (827,320.18). at 17.0% per anum and sold default having continued for more then thirty (30) days and no suit or proceedings having boon •nstitutod to recover the debt secured by the mortgage. Nona IS HEtBY GIVEN THAT ON September 15.1994 at 2 00 p.m. Local lime, the said mortgage will bo foreclosed by public sale at public vendue to the highest bidder inside the Barry County Cour (house Bvildmg in Hastings. Michigan where the Circuit Court for the County of Barry is held, of the premises described in sold mortgage or so much thereof as may bo necessary to pay the amount duo on said mortgage os aforesaid with interest thereon and oil legal costs charges and expenses Including the attorney fees provided by low and any taxes, assessments and insurance premiums on said premises, which said premises are situated in the Township of Orangeville. County of Barry. State of Michigan described os follows Land In the TOWNSHIP OF ORANGEVILLE BARRY County. Michigan, described as follows BEGWMNG ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE. THENCE EAST ON SAID LINE TO SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH 1 /2 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/2 SECTION 4 THENCE WEST TO HIGHWAY. THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG HIGHWAY 552 FEET THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414.3 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST 500 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST 888 FEET TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE Of GUN LAKE 230 FEET TO PLACE Of BEGINNING EXCEPT COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST AT AN IRON PIPE SET IN CONCRETE ON THF SHORE Of GUN LAKE THENCE EAST 280 FEET ON SAID SEC DON LINE THENCE NORTH 66 FEET THENCE WEST TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BEING A PARCEL Of LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST. ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE POINT AS MARKED SY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 128 FEET FOR PLACE OF 8EGINNMG: THENCE EAST 280 FEET; THENCE NORTH 62 FEET THENCE WEST 290 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 190 FEET THENCE EAST 280 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE NORTH 60 FEET THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHfRE SOUTH LINE Of SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 66 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINN ING THENCE EAST 280 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 FEET THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GI N LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 300 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND: BEGIN­ NING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH UNS OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED 8Y A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4 THENCE NORTH ON THE NORT H ANO SOUTH I 4 LINE OF SECT ION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4. THENCE WEST TO THE HIGHWAY. THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE HIGHWAY 352 FEET THENCE SOUlH 67 DEGREES EAST. 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST. 4I4J FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST SOU FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST 886 FEET TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 250 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING The length of the period of redemption from such tale will be one year (12) months immediately foilowing said tole Dated at Southfield. Michegon. this 7th doy of September A.t. 1994. Steve Ruza 6726 Rod Cedar Lane West Bloomfield. Ml 48387 By Warren L. Brosch Attorney for Steve Ruro 262)1 Control Porfa Blvd *410 Southfmid. Ml 48076 (10/13) �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 Merger in the works for Spartan and Roundy’s Food wholesalers Spartan Stares. Inc. of (kand Rapids and Roundy s of Pewaukee. Wi. have signed a formal letter of intent to merge If the transaction goes forward, neither company would buy out the other and nei­ ther company would emerge dominant Neither compan) will speculate on how long it will take to complete the process Once the new corporation, as yet unnamed, is formed it will be the nation s third largest food wholesaler. Roundy’s currently ranks sixth and Spartan ranks seventh. The Fclpausch Food Center chain, based in Hastings. Plumb's and D & W grocery stores. Carl's Market in Ijdce Odessa and Nashville and Pastoor s Family Market in Middleville are among the 475 indepen­ dently-owned grocery suites served by Spar­ tan in Michigan. Indiana and Ohio. Capistar, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan, serves Tom's Market in Hastings. Corporate officials of Spartan and Roundy’s said they anticipate the benefits to their customers because of the merger to ex­ ceed those that arc currently enjoyed The merger transaction will involve an exchange of stock, with no cash involved. Roundy’s and Spartan arc cooperative, pri­ vately held corporations owned primarily by the retailers they serve. The new corporation will remain privately held, according to offi­ cials from both companies Spartan and Roundy’s arc similar in many ways. Both companies serve primarily inde­ pendent retailers, they share similar tech­ nologies and systems, operating philoso­ phies and corporate cultures. Company officials declined to speculate on which, if any. divisions or operating cen­ ters of cither company would be affected as a result of the merger. They pointed out, how­ ever, that the differences between me two companies presents a whole set of new op­ portunities for growth. Roundy’s Inc., established in 1872, oper­ ated 10 divisions in Wisconsin, Illinois. Michigan. Indiana and Ohio. Its total 1993 revenue was $2.48 billion Spartan, founded in 1917. operates nine distribution facilities m Michigan. Ohio and Kentucky. Its total revenue for the past fis­ cal year was S2.I9 billion ATTEND SERVICES RABBI CO. UHURCH OF CHRST. 541 N Mxh^ro Ave . Harting*. Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vwm Btbte Claaaes 10 a m . Wor dup Ham. Evcamg Services 6 pm Wedaeaday BMe Study 7 pm Norman Herron. Minster Rurne 945-293S Bibte Survey on videos in the home Free Bible Cor-ropoedeace Course IHORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2730 « tel Uke Rd Jeffrey A Arnett, taw Church office phoae 946-2549 Sunday wixstap 9 00 a.m. and 10 45 am Sunday Children » churvh Tuetdav pnyet and *harr time 9 30 a m Wednesday evermg xmre 6.30 p.m Youth group meet* Wednesday 6 30 p m teao Nunery avadebte for tel aerwev Bring the whole family INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST, i moding addms - 1651 Methane Rd . lit magi. Ml 44058) meeting at Ttaxnro Jefferson Hall, jorner Green and Jeffcrwn Mmsaer. Jtm Sanduaky Phone MS-4045 Sunday Services - 930 a m . BMe School. .'*30 a m . Marmot Warring. 6XJC pja . Froeity Wontap; 7-Cj pm Wedaeaday m home bbte Mdy Ctel for fotnuun - 623-3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD, 1674 Went State Read. Hartings Mich James A Camp­ bel. Pmw Seta School 9 30 i m . claaact for all ages Morning Wontap 1045 am Nunery pro­ rated Sunday Evening Service, 6 Km. Wednesday activum 700 p m are Rambows w J J Btbie Quu (ages 2 through 7 w fint grade), ta Cteb w Jumw Btbte Quu (a«n S 12). Yomh Mauatnea ar Tarn BWte Quu I ages 13-19). Adak Bible Study No ^e limits HOPE l-NTTED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 South at M 79 Rev Jun Foe. paakx. phone 945 3397 Church phoae 945-4995 Cadn Cornm. choir dwcctw Sun My mwmag 9 45 am . Sunday School. 11« a.m.. Mnromg War aJr-X 7 13 p.m . Youth Fefiowteup6-00 p m . Evenmg Wontap Nunery for tel aemcea. tnuupwta aaa provided to and from monuag ternces Prayer meruag. 7<E pm Wednesday CAL* AR 3 TEMPIJ CIRlCh 09 GOD. 302 E Bond. Haaaags Pauor Doug Davia. Phone 94B-9II4. pastor. 94 5 4060 ctaxrt Sunday School l(H)0am . Wcxta'IWa m Evenmg Ser vice 6<M) p m Wednesday Servici - 7:00 p m Facdny cqut iped li­ the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Cmak Rd . I mt Saudi, taw Brent Branham Phone 623-2215 Tim day' School at 1000 am.; War •tap 11 00 a.m . Eroamg Service at 6«0p m Wednesday Prayer Bfote 700 p m NASHVILLE AREA n. CYBIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A mission Of St Roar Cafoota. Church Haatmus Suites Mam W30 a m ST. BOSE CATHOLIC CHVBCH. K5 S tefferwo Fwter Otar Fwher. tax Sutantey Mu* 4 30 p m . SuMtey Mmmu 100 a m nd II IS a m . Cotauom Saturday 4 004 30 HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH mreu al 600 tatel Rd . I mrir cm of Hartiafi Ekton Grata). taw •MS 3044 Rus Sarver, taw Ementuv **5 9224 Stany SerHcuk 9 45 a m BAte Clamn for tel afe*. 1040 a.m ■ Monuaf WorUup. 6 p.m Evening Praaac TWaday:7 30p m Btbte Smdy. tnd vaurh gnuyu HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (al Sun School Road) Wdham Qatar. tax Cbarcb phone number » MS-2170 Coro maatfy Service Cooter number it 945-2361 Saamtey aerviem me Tabbed! School al 9:20 a.m (for tel 945-2361 for an appomuncra WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH, 4867 Com Orow Road taw Ben Her ra« 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30; Wihrih) ewata from 600400 pm the youth* meet al the church, bring a lack hmeh WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3IR5 N Broadway. Haatu«> Ml 49058 Pastor Carl Lrtchfiek Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dnriene Pickard. 945- 3974 Wontap Semen Seta 900 a m and 1100a m Seta SHumi. 9 45 a m 4-H umm Mondays. 6 30 p m to BOO pjh. BMc Stady. W«tadw»3:15 p.m. ■ Detorcs Gaapen. 801 Barber Rd. Hartings Mei i Breakfast will be rneeoag the third Seurday of each moath until for taaaece CaR Mr Smphca Leva U 945-5365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woadteen. Haahagi. MKtagro 946- 8004 Kcvm Stewkry Seaux Paakx James R Barren. Amt Pmkx Sanday Semens Sunday School 943 a m . Claaaes far all wm. 1100am Moromg Wontap Service. Jr dmteh up to 4th Grade; 600. Evening Service. Wataaaday * » Awa— Clubs. 700 p.m . Teen* m Houaemmi Haii ’ O) pm AdulU Prayer meeting. 8:IS p.m.. Adult Chon practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Brand way Randall Hartman, taw Seta Services 9 45 a m Sunday School Hour. 11 00 a m Mornmg Wontap Service. 600 p m Even a^Samcr. Wiitenday 7«0p m Sernas for Adults Teem sad Children The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses HA1T1NQ1 SAVINOS S IOAN, FA Hwtinea end UM OO»u WStN FUNHAL HOMt Hmling, FUXFAB INCOaPOSAHD 01 Hasting, NATIONAL BANK OF HAST1NOS Mamear F O.I.C. DU HAST1NOS BANNH ANO MMINOU 1K2 N Braadwar — Heating, BOSUY FHABMACY Praacnotiona" — 1113. Jetlarson — MS342S HASTINGS UANUFACTUS1NO CO. Haannga. Michigan HASTWOS HMt 0LASS PtOOUCTS, INC 770 Cook NO - Hooting,. Michigan HASTINGS AREA PLhAbANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road Dowling, Ml 49050 Paslor Stephen Wright (616) 758 3021 chwch phoae. (616) 945 9200 (home phoae) Sunday Service: 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11.00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6:00 pm Prayer time: Wednesdays. 7 00 p.m Awana Program Thursdays 6 304 30 p m Ages 3 and 4 thru 5th and 6»h grade QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH* M-79 Weal. taor Suaaa Trowbndft (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m_. Wontap 11 am . After School Special Wrtemtey. I pm P.O Box 63. Hasting*. Ml 49051 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, 2415 McCaaa Rd . Kaxmgs Ml 49051 Father Gate Jtaoa Vtcar Phoae 623 2030 (Deteoa) after 6 p.m weekday* « tel <tey waekcatte Sunday Moran* Prayer 945 a.m ; Coammawa - WELCA Sunday. 9 30 Church School tail ^m). 600 Youth Group Thundey. Oct 6 7 00 50th Amuv Comm . I Ou AA Saturday. Oct I - 200 Wcdd A Recep.; 700 Couatry lune Dancing. SOO NA Munday. Oct 10 - 7 00 Women of Faith 8 S Tuesday.Oct II -7 00Con gr Council Wedmaday .Oct 12IOOO Wordwmchen. 1-7 Blood Drive here. 7 00 Akar Guild HASTINGS MIST H11SIYTU1AN CHUBCH. Hm*. Mickifai. C KmlUUrr. r»>r C Keller, threewr <4 CMa. S—» W nl 1100 Monmn *o"l>r|> Semen Nuner. pnmdcd Bowl rrf 9 30 lemce over WBCH AM ad FM 9 W-10 50 S~ta> Sduol Ctaa. far Ml 10 » BHrrHmar wl FeO-r-rfaf » Omag Koam. 100 Middle High Caae Tn.. 6 JO Safar High Fdkaa^ - M.arrs Mol Me. in -TK Snaa amag Ta. _ MJ Sfagdm Maam Tnaag Wedaxfar - ^^n Oaarl Clfafa paafar Ttand.) -JOOWorayC rar Saur d,, _ Wraa’r Orpnurue Bare, a Wfar> Wood. HASTINGS FUST UNITED METHODIST CHVBCH. reraer of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Holienbeck Director of Christian Education Church phoae (616) 945 9574 Barner free building with etevakx lo tel Boon Broad cart of wontap mrvice over WBCH FM AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sumtey School 9 30 a m ; Coflee Fellowship 10 30 am Wontap 11 00 a m Mi H. A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children s Ctanr 3 IS pm. Prepared Light Mete 600 pm . Btbte Study 6 45 p.m.; ActivUies for Kida 6:45 p.m . First Wednesday of tnooth is Game Ntgte fw all ages Saturday. Oct 8 - Habitat fw Humanity Wwkshop. 900am Sunday. Oct 9 - Open House fw Youth and Adult Sunday School Claaaes 10 30 a m . Ww itap Guest Speaker from MJCAP (Michijan Imerfaith Council on Alcohol Problems) 1100 am Tuesday. Oct II - Hi-Nooners Potluck'Program 12:00 noon Tuesday. Ort. II — Hi-Nooners Potluck Program at 12 00 noon Wednesday. Oct 12 — Prayer Group II 30 a.m . U.M Women Luncheon Program 12 00 .Noon Fnday Oci 14 - Youth Lock la Saturday. Oct 15 — Combined Fncnds Group and Goodwill Clas% Poduck and program by Jack and Sieve k.nrnun on Boiiva Mission Tnp SI PPORT GROUPS V.I.P » (Visually impaired Per swss) 9 30 a.m first Friday of monrfi September thru May. Nar cwxs Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesdays. Co Dependents Anwiymous 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 9 00 am Saturdays Quinn promoted at Hastings State Police post activities, including burglaries, rapes and assaults "Thai s what's interesting about the job is thai there will be a variety throughout the rest of my career." Quinn said. Besides handling investigations. Quinn is also a crime scene technician with the ability to process crime scenes by collecting and preserving evidence. Quinn is also the post's range officer, in charge of the shooting program for all the troopers He is involved in the field training officers program for new probationary troopers as well. lhe new detective said his goals will be to "get the job done" and keep the lines of communication open between the different police agencies in the area. "One of the best parts of criminal investigations is that you get to work with many different agencies, lx: it state, county, federal or local." Quinn said "Cooperation is the name of the game ” Quinn said he is "excited" to be starting investigating again “I just enjoy these types of investigations and there is a lot of gratification when ... justice is served properly." be said. SOLID WASTE, continued from page 1 Legislature in August of 1994. Instead, upper management at the DNR asked for more meetings and more options to disc. ss, said Melinda Dumity. solid waste planning coordinator for 15 counties in Southwest Michigan, including Barry County. That led to an August "round table" meeting of the Environmental Policy Committee, which is a committee of the NRC The round table meeting discussed three proposals on regional planning and inter­ county waste flow issues with a cross section of interested parties What was discussed at the Aug. 25 round tab!c is now being considered by DNR officials, who will pu* together recommendations for the Michigan legislature to consider With the passage of any legislation, DNR officials will provide rules to implement the law. The specifics of the three options have not been worked out, Dumity said. According to the Aug. 8 issue of "Michigan Waste Report." the three options are: • One: A modest increase in flexibility in the control of inter-county movement of solid waste and a financial incentive approach to encouraging regional planning put forward by the Planning Program Work Group. While the group did not reach a consensus on the inter-county control question, the incentive to regionalize approach is based on the consensus **f the Foup • Two: Establishing large scale regions and permit free movement of waste within these regions; creating large free market areas so long as certain conditions exist. • Three: Changing the provisions of Act 641 to eliminate the authority of solid waste plans to restrict (he movement of solid Lou Quinn has been promoted to serve at the detective sergeant at the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings. by Nick HofYmnn Staff Writer Sgt. Lou Quinn is selling into his new job as detective sergeant at the Hastings post of the Michigan Stale Police. Quinn's appointment to the position became effective Monday. Sept. 26. He replaces Det. Sgt. Robert Dell, who retired from the department in August and moved to a new home in die P.onda Keys. "I m comfortable in this position because I worked it for 10 years at Wayland in the capacity of a trooper investigator," Quinn said Quinn said he has wanted to be a detective for some time, but had to become a regular sergeant before be could be promoted to detective sergeant. "You've got to pay your dues." he said. Quinn has served as the administrative sergeant at the Hastings post since 1991 Before joining the Hastings post, he spent two years as a sergeant at the post in Saint Claire. Quinn was a trooper investigator at the Wayland post from 1979 to 1989. He spent the three yean before that as a trooper at the Detroit freeway post. He also served (wo years at the post in Grand Haven Sgt. Tom Lyster who started working at the post las' week, replaced Quinn at the administrative sergeant's position. Lyster came lo Hastings from the Battle Creek post. As the detective. Quinn will handle the investigations into all types of criminal waste and establish a uxally free marketplace throughout the state. Siting of disposal areas also would need to be removed from the mandatory realm of solid waste plans with host negotiations becoming the basis of making siting decisions. A Iso, ixi hold in Barry Couniy is a request by City Management to amend the county's solid waste plan to allow the landfill to accept waste from a dozen surrounding counties. That request was studied by the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee and sent to the Barry County Board of Commissioners in June with its recommendation that they approve it and also negotiate a host agreement. If the commissioners approve the measure, it still has to go to each governmental unit in the county for a vote, and be approved by two-thirds of the 21 units to pass. If they do not approve it, they send it back to the Solid Waste Committee with their reasons for rejection. The amendment has not yet come to a vote by the commissioners, but all of the commissioners except one have publicly said they would vote against the amendment One reason the matter has not come to a vote is that the amendment was declared flawed by Donnell, who is versed in environmental issues. Adding to U«e uncertainty al the stile and local level is possible state and federal legislation and recent Supreme Court decisions, all of which may affea Michigan and Barry County. Just last week, a Nil was approved by the U. S. House of Representatives and sent to the Senale that would allow governors of states to restrict the amount of trash entering their states, something now prohibited as interfering with inter-state commerce. | I ~ HASTINGS - Alefha L. Mann, 71. of Hast­ ings, passed away on Tuesday, September 27. 1994 at Thornapple Manor. She was born on August 13. 1923 in Barry County the daughter of Merle Z. and Frances (Holton) Warren. She was raised in Barry County and attended Assyria school. She married Herman R. Fisher on August 19. 1940 in Barry County. They lived in Hickory Corners and Battle Creek. Mrs. Mann was preceded in death by a sister, Jean Cole. Survivors are; daughter, Marilyn Gaskill of Lake Odessa; sons, Robert Fisher of Lake Leelanau and Fred Fisher of Battle Creek, five brothers. Jack Warren, Tom Warren and Dick Warren all of Battle Creek, Bill Warren of Banfield, Bob Warren of Crossville, Tennes­ see; sister, Darlene Allen of Columbia, Missouri; six grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren. Funeral Services were held on Friday at Bachman Hebblc Funeral Service. Inc., of Battle Creek, with Pastor George Aton officiating. Bunal was at Bedford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to a Chanty of ones' choice. Dorothy Ltntut Arnold , HASTINGS - Dorothy Louise Arnold. 65. of Hastings, passed away on Monday, October 3, 1994 at Thornapple Manor. She was born on September 14, 1929 in Salix. Iowa, the daughter ot Rusty and Edine (Murphy) Clark. She was raised in Iowa and attended schools there. Dorothy was married to Warren Arnold on Ma'ch 18, 1949. She moved to the Hastings area in 1960 from Elkhart, Indic?. Mrs. Arnold was a homemaker. She was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, a member of Sl Rose Guild and a past St. Rose School Board member. Preceding her in death were her husband. Warren, on December 14, 1993; and a sister. Survivors are a daughter, Kellie Clark of East Grand Rapids; two sons. Dean Arnold of Playa Del Ray, California and Warren Arnold, Jr. of Wonderlake, Illinois; three grandchil­ dren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers and three sisters. Graveside Sen-ices will be held on Thurs­ day. October 6th, at 1:00 p.m. at the Rutland Township Cemetery with Reverend Charles H. Fischer officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Thornapple Manor. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. NASHVILLE - Hany K. Johnson, 87, of Nashville, passed away on Monday. October 3, 1994, al Pennock Hospital. He was born on February 17, 1907 in Middleville, the son of Pearl and Maude (Bliss) Johnson. Hany graduated from Nashville High School in 1927 and married Geraldine Olms­ tead on July 6, 1933 in Nashville. He was employed at the Nashville Elevator and owned and operated Johnson’s Furniture in Nashville for many years. The couple wintered in Bradenton. Florida for over 20 years. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church and formerly of the Nashville Lions Cub. the Masonic Lodge, the Commandry of Hastings. He served on the Nashville Village CounciL the Nashville Bi­ centennial Committee and was President of the Nashville Chamber of Commerce. He enjoyed fishing, golf and music, piaying in the Village Orchestra, the drums and violin. He is survived by his wife Geraldine; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Janice Johnson of Nashville; special cousin. Bill Olmstead Lawton; grandsons, Scott. Bill and Brian; granddaughter, Lisa; Great-grandchildren, Brooke and Ryan. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 6, at 2:00 p.m. at Maple Valley Genther Funeral Home with Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Nashvilk United Methodist Church Building Fund. I Mary Lou Sanntel| NASHVILLE - Mary Lois (Schneider) Samuel, 53, of Nashville, formerly of Gaylord, passed away on October 2, 1994 at her residence. She lived in Gaylord for the past twenty years and Nashville for three months. Mrs. Samuel worked eight years for Hager Distribution in Gaylord. She married Douglas E. Samuel on June 13, 1959. She is survived by her husband, Douglas of Nashville; two sons and wives, Mike and Polly Samuel of Florida, Douglas Jr., and Macheile Samuel of North Carolina; daughter. Mrs. John (Cindy) Johnson of Pickney; mother. Lois Crawford of Ann Arbor; four grandchildren; two sisters, Jackie and Patlie; one brother, Fred. Mrs. Samuel was preceded in death by her father, Ted Schneider. Cremation has taken place and Memorial Services will be held at a later date Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice, 301 1/2 S. Michi­ gan, Hastings. MI 49058. Arrangements wsere made by Girrbach Funeral Home. Subscribe TODAY...Call 945-9554 |Mdane Faith Morgan| HASTINGS - Melanie Faith Morgan, 20, of Hastings, passed away on Friday, September 30. 1994 at Saugatuck. She was born on March 5,1974, in Hastings, the daughter ot Gerald and Wendy (Bucholz) Morgan. Melanie was raised in the Dowling area and attended Pleasantview Elementary School. She graduated from Hastings High School in 1992 and went on lo attend Lansing Community College and Kellogg Community College. She was employed by Flexible Personnel Services of Hastings. Surviving are her parents. Wendy and Jerry Morgan of Dowling; sister, Amanda Morgan of Dowling; paternal grandparents, Doris and Gerald Morgan, Sr., of Hastings; maternal grandparents, Marilyn and William Bucholz of Fairfield Glade, Tennessee. Private family services were held at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Michael J. Anton officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Nature Conservency, 1815 North Lynn Street, Arlington, VA 22209. Nettie R. Reed MORELAND. KENTUCKY - Nellie R. Reed of Kings Mountain, Kentucky, formerly of Hastings, passed away Tuesday September 27, 1994, at her home. She was born on January 4, 1955 in Hast­ ings, the daughter of Dale and Marjorie (Hynes) Main. She was a homemaker. She also worked as a cook at Stanford House of six yean. Mrs. Reed was a member of the Pentecostal Church in Geneva. Nellie was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Myers. Survivors include her husband, William Reed; three daughters, Katherine Reed and Marjorie Sue Myers both of Kings Mountain, Kentucky and Nellie Ann Fry of McKinney, ‘Kentucky; thre«" brothers, Earl Count of Ohio, William Count and Max Main of Michigan; two sisters, Joyce Gallup of Hastings and Dorothy Mims of Flint; two grandsons. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 — Page 7 Central Elementary students celebrate animals and reading about them Al the successful conclusion of the first reading cluster. "A Pet. You Bet" four class rooms of third grade children at Central Elementary in Hastings cek Mated animals with a display of their own. All of the students in the third grades were invited to bring their own pet lor the other students lo pet and talk to. A line of pets was formed in the space between the Central building and the Annex, and children stopped al each pct to visit. Everything from a goat to a chicken attended the special day. along with many of the more usual offerings such as cats and dl>gS The reading about animals was also used to teach a lot of other subjects, such as math, with the teachers tying a lot of things into the lessons The teachers who helped manage the annual show of the pets by their students for the enjoyment of the rest of the students were Lisa Brown. Cheryl Brown. Mary Larkin and Diana Johnston. ‘RuRy* is owned by Robert Fields, (left) and is being petted by Chari** James. •Jake' th* beagle Sea* hug* from Alyssa Howe. A while sittde chicken posses with her owner Angie Richards, and Angie Mier Her name is “Mbs Sarah ’ LEGAL NOTICE: "Bk’s Eyes’ is very timid, so Justin Forman put* hi* feline at the end of the Una ot pars and lets him stay in hi* house. U*g>a* nuvi sMJiiiviiiEiy Imagine a goat named ’Aunt Ruth!’ That's her name. Her owner is Daniel Hodge*, but he's off looking at Ihe other animal* at Central Elementary. Mom Mary Hodges watches the goat as John Force holds her Send The BANNER to a friend or relative who has moved away. Can 945-9554 Un the BANNER CLASSraXtoeslor buy •onMthtng.. aunt a home, or get a job! YOUCAN GHOUTOF tour? 945-9554 c«; 24-HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK NOTICE to... SUBSCRIBE Calvary Temple Church of God — to hold — BLUEGRASS GOSPEL CONCERT October 8th • 7 PM The 1993 County of Barry Audit Report is available for public Inspection in the County Clerk’s Office, Courthouse, 220 W. State St., Hastings from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. Featuring... 502 E Bond Street — Hastings We invite you to come for an evening of praise and worship in the Lord. HELP WANTED Assembly • Packing • Plastic Injection • Stacking Parte • Trim Parte • CustodiaVJanltoral • Stock Picking • Hilo • Mig/Tig Welding Nursing Assistant Class exerare we know -to keep you and your medical costsfrom going through the roof. MOtUIMaillfMANWl IflUWUWHTK Earn $400 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who are in­ terested in the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour. Classes start October .2th and end October 26th. The first 6 days ofclass will be from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last four days of class will be from 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested m taking this class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and fill out an apr 'ication. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for rhe class. No phone calls please. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. Hastings Ml 49058 IN MEMORY OF Stephen M. Negus I October 3, 1993 Words can't expreis ihe tears m our eyes The Blankenship Family If you’re really concerned about vnur health, giw your safety bek a workout It’s the best < <EOE) • Metal Prase Operator* • Many General Labor Job* Opening* on all shift* and tor LET US PUT YOU TO WORK TODAY1 Call for more Information or apply 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Weekdays with 2 pieces of I.D. We weren't finished expressing our love. Next thing we knew you were far above From beyond you've given us one last blessing. In which there*! be endless caressing A Witte princess you'll never tee. To give this family the omeutng Groce So sadly missed. Mom Negus Bob Bustonce Thomapple Kellogg Annual Reports McFall Elementary Tuesday, October 11 11:00 a.m. McFall Library High School and Community Education Wednesday, October 12 2:30 p.m. High school Home Ec Room Middle School Thursday, October 13 2:30 p.m. Middle School Library 507 36th Street S.E. ■■■■■■ PEOPLEMARK’ GRAND RAPIDS AflfirtU. 1 W East ot 131 616/245-6161 rouu orwuen rwunw The public is Invited to attend these meetings. �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: OolouH having boon made In the condition* of a certain mortgage, mode tbe 2l*t day of January 19*4 eaecutod by ItICKY NEYMEIYER. os Mor tgogor io BARRY COUNTY LUMBER doing L -■------ .♦< x ■— —---------- uf . .hi j iRiiwwn w. nuBvwsg*, mscnegon. o* *» mortgagee, recorded In the Office of the Register oi Oood* lor Barry County. Michigan, on January 24, 1994 in Uber SYS of mortgage*, on Page 644 on which mortgage there It dolmtd at the dote of thi* notice Four Thousand Thirty Four and *0/100 (94.034 *0) Dollar* lor principal and Interest. Interest Itom the dote of January ?) 1994 at the rote ol 10*. per cent, no suit or proceeding at low or In equity hav­ ing boon instituted to recover the debt, or any part of the debt, secured by said mortgage, and the power of sale In told mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default. NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS Of BARRY COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a public hearing for the following: CAM NO. V 22 *4 - Thomappie Manor - Barry County, (applicant). LOCATION At 7700 Nashville Rd on the Southwest corner of McKeown and Nashville Rd*. in See n Hasting* Twp PURPOSE Requesting a variance to expand o non-conforming use by adding a new mechanical boiler building on the south side of the existing building CAM NO. V-23-94 — Kiri Petorsen, (appHconf). LOCATION: At 777S Saddlebag Lohe Rd. (M-46) on the West side between M-50 M 43 and Eaton Rd. in Sec. 1. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a sign larger than required. CASE NO. V-24-B4 — larino Bronnnn. (applicant). LOCATION: At 19*77 N Bodford R. (M-37) on the Lost »ds between rhe County lino and Strichlond Rd. in Sac. 34. Johnstown Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to replace a non-conforming use (single wide mobile home) wrm anomer singte vrme rrsooi te nome ■ CASE NO. V-25-44 - Jodi A. 8 I Shirley Smith, (appllcont). LOCATION: On Barnum Rd between Kilpatrick Lake B M-46 m Sec 34. Woodland Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to create a non conforming lot. CAM NO V-26-94 - Horvey Fredricks (appllcont). LOCATION: At 7603 Saddlebag Lake Rd (M-46) between M-90/M-43 and Eaton Kd. In Sec. 1. The length of redemption period under M.S. A. Section 27A.3340 M.C.L. Section 400.3240 (1*40) it si. |b) month* Doted: ItptimBir 30. 19*4 MEGfl HUDSON GH 4 FISHES Jeffrey I. Yaungtmn (P409B3) Attorney lor Berry County lumber BUSMHS ADDRESS: PURPOSE Requesting a variance to erect on addition doser to the sldoyord than allowed CASE NO. V-77-44 - Ronald Smith. (applKont) LOCATION. At 72** Solomon Rd . on the West side between Pormais* Rd and lOBth St. in Sec 9. '^PURPOSE Requesting a vorianco for lot width Ann Landers I* teen trustworthy? Overcoming herpes Dear Ann Landers: I recently found out that my 12-year-old daughter has had sex. I am a single mom. age 36. and need to know how to deal with this “Lori" and 1 have always been close. 1 have talked to her about sex and am very hurt that she did not confide in me. She is a lat­ chkey kid and alone in the bouse for several hours until 1 get home from work. When 1 confronted her. she promised me that she wouldn't have sex again and begged me to trust her. I’m not sure if I can. Should I put her on birth control or take a Dear aan I andrrs: I read the letter from "Ruined and Lonely in Ontario, Canada.” who felt no woman would ever date him because he has herpes. I met my husband in 1982 and knew right away he was special. He was kind, con­ siderate. loving and fun to be with. He has a good job and was heading for a productive future One night, after a great evening out. he quietly informed me that he has herpes My initial reaction was devastation, since 1 didn’t know much about the disease at the time. I was, frankly, horrified. But I really cared for him and decided to accept his affliction as a handicap we could work around. It was the best decision 1 ever made. in Windsor, OM. Dear W indsor: I do not recommend that you accept Lori’s word. The record shows that her word is not very good. The first thing you must do is take Lori to a doctor and find out if she has a venereal disease. Then ask the doctor what he would recommend in this regard. He has. I’m sure. *een other very young girls who have had sex. Next, arrange for her to go to a girlfriend’s house or a neighbor's after school a few days a week so she isn't alone so much. And please see that Lori gets counseling. She must hear from someone other than you what her life will be like if she continues down that hazar­ dous road. smaller than required. Heeling* Mi 4*00* (616) *43-34*3 01/3) R.E.D. I Noth।Mt. Mi 4*023 MoHNfts attorney Doud M. Koons (P39300) 990 Ltacota M.. M-B* West Otaagi. Mi 4*07* September 27. 1**4 Bkhord M. Shuster. Judge CASE NO V-2*-*4 — Marlowe Burns, (applicant). LOCATION: Al *411 Evart Rd. on the Nonh side between Guy and Oori Rds in Sec 36. Maple Grove Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a vorianco to sroct a detached accessory building closer to the rood allowed. MSFHNG DATE: October 18. 1**4. TIME 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts 8 Law Budding at 230 West Court Street Hostings. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present their views upon on opp sol oHher verbally or In writtag wdl bo given tae iippertunhy to bo heard al the above meXionsd time and piece. Silo impactions of the above described proper­ ties wiN bo complstsd by the Zoning Beard of Ap­ peals members the of the hearing. Persons totoroitad to accompanytag Ihe group should contort Ihe Planning Office The vorianco applications are available for public taspeetton ol the Barry County Planning OfHee, 130 W. State Si.. Hosttags. Michigan during ths hours al B a.m. to 5 p.m. (closed between 13-1 p.m.). Monday taro Friday. Plooso call the Plann­ ing Office at *44-030 for further mformotion The County of Barry wW provide necessary oux«ary aids and servd^j, wch as signors for the hearing Iwpsirsd and audio topos of prmtod material* being remsidored al the mooting, to tadMduato with 4i*abllHis* al tao meeting/hearing upon ton (!Sj days notice to the County of Barry. tadMduais with tfa sb Uta os requiring auxUiory aids or services should contact tao County of Barry by writing or colltag the following Judith A. Peter­ son. Coordtactor. 220 W. Stole Street. Hastings. Ml 4*080. (616) *48-4091. Nancy I. Boersma. Barry Co.u ty Clerk (10/6) (10/30) iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii Him Because 60% of the American work force is made up of women, we would like to honor... 1994 National Women In Business Week We will be dedicating the October 20th issue of the Hastings Banner to the working women of Barry County. As an advertiser in this issue, we suggest that you use a photograph and a brief biography to focus on the women who play an important part in the day to day operation of your business. It's a special section lor special people within your organization... Don't miss this opportunity to acknowledge your women in business! Ad Deadline October 14, 1994 Contact your J-Ad Graphics Sales Representative or call... 945*9554 ...for more information. mi................. ... Woddlng dtoruptod Dear Ann I widen: After reading the letter from the bride in Long Island who diui’l want cniiuren at ner wowing. 1 nao to write aooui my own experience. My husband and I received a wedding in­ vention. It was made dear that children were not welcome. Wc politely declined and sent a beautiful card of congratulations. Several months later. I asked my uster-in­ law to teU me about the wedding. She laughed and said that while no children were present, the bride’s unde had a terrible coughing spell right in the middle of the ceremony. His wife began to pound him on the buck and alternated between asking tam if he was all right and telltng him, in a voice that could be heard in the back of the church, to "BE QUIET.” The poor man finally had to leave the sanctuary, daubing over several people, coughing and saying, "Excuse me," about every 10 seconds. Every time I hear about a bride who doesn’t want children at hac;*edding because they might disrupt the ceremony. 1 think of this in■ •—■ — Daur Usdan: Thanks for an amusing letter. I’m sure oty readers enjoyed your story, but the chances are infinitely greater that an infant or a small child. No equal value Dear Ann Landers: You recently primed a letter about a couple who had had a baby after a tubal ligation. It was a girl — their third. They were furious and sued the docor. The husband then had a vasectomy, but something went wrong, and the woman became pregnant again. When they learned before the birth that she was carrying a boy, they were overjoyed How much longer before we are all equally vsiuerf*’ -West Lafayette, lad. Dear Lafayette: We’re making progress. Maybe one more generation. (Jem of the Day: Tlx- problem with having leisure time is bow to prevent ocher people from using it. Ex-wife delustonai Dor Aaa 1 —fcn: Ths i* in rupome » ■■Kemucky," whose daughter though! the was being followed by her ex-husband My fiance's ex-wrfe, “Mae." thinks she is being followed by spies. f*e ts convinced that a doctor who lives nearby loves her and that he IS following her lo see if she is 'wife material thane believes her condo and car are bugg­ ed and is certain that people in notes and other pubic places arc spying on her. She also believes the doctor has a twin brother who is having her followed Dane’s oldest son. ''Jeremy.'' who is II, is Irving with his father and me. Jeremy has been classified as multi-lisndicapped and hyperactive and has been on heavy medicatioti Since he came to live with us. he has im­ proved so much, his medkatxm has been sharply cut back. Jeremy hm no respect or concern for hts mother because of her behavior toward his father The younger child, age 6. is also beginning lo shy away from her mother My fiance and I have spoken to a doctor and several other specialists, but Diane refuses lo get sny help She h is disrupted all our lives and caused us to spend a great deal of money on lawyers and doctors. Please give us some help -Strewed Out In NJ. Dane NJ.: It should be apparent to all those professionals that Diane is delusional. Tno bad she refuses to accept professional help Should Diane become obstreperous. a parent or a sibling might commit her. Mean while, you and your fiance should spend as much lime as possible with the children. If he could get sole custody, n would be a godsend for them Wc have now been married for 12 years and have three beautiful daughters. No, I have not contracted the disease, because we are not in­ timate during my husband's outbreaks, which are becoming more infrequent as the years go *7 Tell "Ruined'' that he CAN have a social life and when the moment comes to reveal his disease, which he MUST do before becoming intimate, a woman worthy of him will accept his illness as a part of the total package. I will always appreciate my husband's honesty II made me respect and admire him so much because I know how difficult it must have been for him to give me such news. I’m sure it made me love him more. - Wisconsin Woman Dear Woman: Think you for a letter that is sure to help other* who share your dilemma Yours sounds like a marriage made in heaven. (J«n of the Day: You know, if it wasn't for those two words, "you know," a lot of people wouldn't be able lo carry on a conversation h Thai Ann Landers column you clipped years ago yellow with age? For a copy of her most frequently requested poems and essays, send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago, III. 606!1-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. a NEWS Si. Edward's Ahar Society will hold ns an­ nual bazaar1}rah tn the chureh bssemeni on Saturday morning. Oct. S. Roy and Virginia Starr were listed as survtviag grandparents Ot 20-year-old Scon Shepard of Laming, who died on Sept. 19. The military units continue to have reuniom. Tim time k h a feminine group of veterans. The WAVES National are meeting in Troy on Oct. 16. This is open to all women who served in the Navy Coast Guard. Marines, md Navy Nurse Corps, either retired, reservists or ex-servicewomen. This is their m euhlh suchtTtJKlSUn eathennt TheRobmion Lamina contact at (317) baa been re-elected the second vice president of foe national group Is vour name Ackerman? Preakness Reformed Church in Wayne, N.J. will be the iMtiug for the 33rd annual reunion of "David Artmuaa Deaccudams - 1662.** Thu takes place Oct. 15. For informatior call (201) 391-5700. Burial services were held ar I akeside Cemesery Sept. 20 for Grace Warner. 91. of Lansing. She was a retired restaurant waarua. ner mtsnanu nao oeen manon "Jim" Warner There is au aid saying "There’s no use ciyaover spilled milk. ” Two weeks ago. 5500 dm of cream was accidentally poured into lie River at Ovid from the MMPA procesamg plant. In the-ae days of so much con­ cern about the environment, some people had fears of coatamination. However, cream ts a natural product and the DNR officials in­ dicated there was no harm doue. The incident o xurred at nght, so the milky color of the s ream did not appear until morning. A cream i io was being cleaned aad somebody forgot t J replace an agitator device. There were no visible harmful effects on fish in the stream which eventually empties into the Grand River at Lyons The annual conference appointments of the United Brethren denomination brought a chance to Calvary Church heir Effective Aug. I. the pastor ■ Rev. Brian Allbright. who was already serving the Woodbury church. This leaves him in the same spot, but makes his a two point charge Brian, wife. Connie and daughter Sarah live in the Wood­ bury parsonage Don Gariock was fortunate on his trip to Ontario to shoot a young bull moose that weighed about 600 pounds. Ham call for the improvement project on Jordan Lake Road to be completed by Oct. 14. We shall see. The south end of the road at the terminus at M-50 is still a sandy, gravelly tituarioa. far from being ready. Sewer and water lines are too shallow. Another new house is being built in the viBage A small dwelling was removed and a new ranch-style house n being constructed near Fourth Avenue al its intersection with Lakeview Drive. The sne appears to be landlocked but access is from Fourth Avenue. A company of 1954 alumni gathered at a local restaurant Monday. Sept. M. for dinner wkh Don and Fran VanPoiea before the Van­ Men travelogue program at the high school auditorium. The tide was ”Autumn's Glory.** showing colorful foliage across America as they traveled 8,000 miles in a vintage auto. Included were scenes from Lake Odessa film­ ed a year ago, showing the depot and waler tower, homes in the 1400 and 1500 block of Fourth Avenue, churches on Fourth Avenue and the post office. Other segments were from Hawaii and Utah. The VanPolen family lived on Goodemoot Road in what had been built as the showplace Ainsworth farm, built by the grandfather of the late Robert Ainsworth. Don recalls when father planted a tree beside the bouse, and he wondered if it would ever grow tail enough for him io climb in its bran­ ches. The picture in the segment showed him standing beside the tall maple, which towered above him. Lester and Virginia Yonkers were in Glen Ellyn. Hl., last week to attend funeral services for her cousin, Betty (Aldrich) Katula. Betty was the daughter of the late Myra Smith, a Lake Odessa graduate and a veteran of World War 11. She was preceded in death by her hus­ band. Louis. She is survived by three children. She was also preceded by her father. Mr. Aldrich, and her brother. Woodrow Aldrich. Betty and her daughter had made a visit to Lake Odessa tn August and she was able to meet with about 20 schoolmates and spouses at a local restaurant for a morning coffer Central United Methodist Church now has the framing for a new roof over the stairway and elevator between the two buildings. Painters are making the trim while on the church. New waler heaters are being installed in Fellowship Hall. The Women's Fellowship of First Congreptional Church is having its annual fall 1 outing Oct. 12 Members will leave ihe church at 9:30 a.m. for a color tour to points * southwest. They plan to have lunch at the Stage Coach Inn near Richland. Members of the Order of Eastern Star are invited lo attend installation al the Portland • OES temple on Friday, Oct. 14 al 7:30 and al : Lowell s Cyclamen Chapter 94 on Saturday. 1 Oct. 22 al 7:30. Members of the Lakewood Community Council met recently to initiate plans for the 1994 December project of providing food boxes to nearly 200 families in the school ’’i district. Lakewood’s football team will be host to c the Mason team for Homecoming Friday * night at 7:30 p.m. • Next week the Fellowship Hall wdl be the 1 place for a semi-annual rummage sale spon­ sored by the United Methodist Women. The hours are 9 a.m. lo 7 p.m. on Friday and 9 to II a.m. Saturday. Saturdayu is alwiys '■ Bargain Bag Day. •• Story Hour continues Wednesday morning at 10:30 for children who are older, 3 and 4 I yean old. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Thursday. Oct. 13. at a Lake Manor al 7:30 p.m. Bernie Smith of / Clarksville will present the program. The 3 masculiae board members had a work bee on Saturday at the depot to put acaffoMmg in i place and to erect studding in the fireplace I opening in a wall that separated the ladies' waiting room and the baggage room. A new 2 fireplace win be buih. but it will have an elec- ' trie log rather than one that would bum wuod. i The columnist apologizes for the lack of Lake Odessa News last week. Sometimes g modern technology creates its own ■ drawbacks. A busy FAX line during a crucial 1 hour nearuig the deadline kept the column 1 from being transmined. Il would have been !> better, shorter and more expedient to make the drive to the Banner office. Doric Chapter OES No. 75 at Belding will 4 be host for the Ionia County Association on <J Wednesday. Oct. 19. with registration at 1:30 ■ for both afternoon and evening sessions, b There will be a potluck supper at 5:30. Gret- I chen Fmkbemer of Doric Chapter is the cur­ rent president of the Ionia Association. The d incoming president will be Patricia Davis of e Lyons Evergreen Chapter 334. n At the West Michigan Association of Coo- u gregational Christian Churches held Saturday, t Sept. 24, at the local church, the host pastor, j the Rev. M. Keith McIver, welcomed the •! members and presided as moderator. Robert Huyck led hymn singing L-id sang two solos in i. the course of the day. New churches and neu : pastors were welcomed in the forenoon ses- J sion. During the afternoon session pastors 1 from Grand Junction. Grand Rapids and Otsego ted panel times on prayer emphasis, t which was the theme of the day. Helen Halter / aad Naomi Pauley presented a piano/organ r duet before the communion service, which concluded the day. There are 23 churches « represented in the association. *i The 128th annual session of the Grand Chapter OES will be held in East Lansing's Breslin Center on the campus of Michigan Stale University The theme is "God’s Timeless Garden." The session will convene * Oct. II through 13. About 3,000 delegates and members from more than 300 chapters in Michigan will attend, along with visitors from Canada and other states. The local chapter is sending Aretene Swift, DeForest Swift, Grace Kenyon and Willard Kenyon, as delegates. Others attending will be Worthy Matron Laurel Gariinger, Marcia Raffier, Joan McCaul and Betty Logan. The local chapter. No. 315, contributed to the Lake Odessa Village perk. Swifty’s PLACE, the L.O. Arts com­ mission, and Living Slones troupe. In ' Michigan, local chapters contributed over ' $221,000 to charities in their own The next dinner to benefit Lakewood Chris­ tian School will be Friday, Oct. 7, at the First Congregational Church on Fourth Avenue with serving starting al 4:30 p.m. At the last dinner, an overflow crowd ate in an adjacent room which was much cooler, a welcome situation on a hot night. Mary Jane Carlson attended a Friday ban­ quet and a Saturday brunch, which were part of the 40th anniversary of the nursing pro­ gram at Michigan State University. She was a graduate of their program several years after receiving her registered nurse degree. Mrs. Timothy Tromp and baby Jack David were guests of honor at a baby shower held in the parlor area of Central UM church last Thursday evening. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 — Page 9 by Joyce F. Weirbrecht Ray W. Erway wrote about his life and hu lifestyle, giving us a window into what it was like to live in the late 1890a and early 1900* in • rural community He continues ' ’The Rutland Church was completed by the beginning of 1921 It was dedicated on Feb 27. 1921 $700 was raised that day to help pay for the rebuilding of the building and its conti­ nuing operation Sheep shearing began m the spring as well as sawing lumber Maxine was born on April 3.a Sunday ‘The band played ai Rutland and PrainevtHe Odd Fellow memorial The Ernest Erway sale was held on May 31. We pot new hangers for the hay track in the Otis barn. Pomona Grange met al the Glass Creek Grange Hall The orchestra played for it. "It was very dry in 1921 and the crops didn't amount to much. The oats were as Jacob Edger liked lo tell about, so short that the grasshoppers had to dig a hole around the plants so that they could gci down to ent the oats ’ "So I sharpened up the tools that dad had used and went to Kalamazoo on June 20 and before noon I had a job with Ed Kane putting in an oak floor for Dora Richardson on Vine I Street across from the school. I stayed some with Willard and Anna Eagtey and at Mc­ Carty's. I finally got seated at Bruce and Bessie's west of Galesburg I got $40 <0 for 4H days of work. "The next Monday I began to work on Cleveland s porch, then 1 started a garage for Exner at West Lake I earned $40.50 gross for "I spent a few days catching up on the farm after finishing these jobs. Then I looked up Kane again He was just an odd job carpenter, so he sent me to the Hayes Company and I got a job there "I did a job on W Ixwell Street for a day. then on a job on Inkster Street building a house from the foundation up. My boar was Mr. Ferguson from Detroit and was a good man io work for. He read the blue prints, smoked cigarettes and ran for drinking waler for the men He did not cake any of the actual building work from the men. "One Erway was here and worked on the same job for a white. Two other men who had some experience at Camp Custer worked for a few days. Mr. Ferguson fired one and the other fellow didn't come back so 1 was the on­ ly one who stayed until the ho«s< was ready to lath "I had been elected directe; of the Otis School at the annual meeting in July, 1921. We had hired a girt to teach the following year but the Friday night befare the school was to begin this girt informed me that she was not going lo leach I sent to see the School Comansatoner the next day. Saturday She tried to find a teacher, in vam. aad suggested that I resign my office aad apply for the school. If they would hire me. she would give me a special certificate until the next examination 'This I did. 1 began teaching the Otis school on Sept 12. 1921. This was much bet­ ter than the job m Kalama too I was home after school and could get quite a lot of work done. It paid $100 a month compared to the $40 which 1 had been paid in 1906 aad 1907 “The first day 1 cut two acres of alfalfa before school and two acres of corn after school with the binder. This was to be the routine all that school year, keeping up farm­ ing as wdl as we could. Of course the kids were not big enough to do any but the simple chores, but each had something to do They teamed to work very Tarty. "1 attended Teachers’ Institute oa Oct. 10 aad 11.1 stayed overnight wah Homer Shive­ ly. a firrt cousin on mother's side. Thu was the last fane that 1 ever saw him. as he died in Florida later "Some fane earlier. I had gotten a Shadebaker, one of the bag ones, four door, with two dummy seats between the from and rear seats "This car broke a rear axle about as regularty as the speedometer rotted into a thousand mites. 1 always carried a spare axle under the back seat, h was easy to replace the broken sites though It had a vacuum tank on the fire wall, back of the motor. Thu had a habtt of flooding Once the motor used five gallons going to town, seven and a half mites. 1 finally gave it to Charity. "1 took the special examination oa Sept. 18 aad passed it so that I was now a teacher in my own right. "On Nov 18. 1921. we finally got heat in oer bathroom and Elmer Lampher worked on our well out to the well house Louie. Will Broson and Charley Oliver cut wood. "Some of the school activates included 4-H sewing class. Frances overseeing it. a Han­ dicraft Chib, and the most immediate beneficial program, a Hot Lunch Club. The school house bad a nice nr and 1 put a work bench down there. The idea was new to Road snow removal 1916. Hastings General Delivery. Shultz, Michigan. the area aad the school board did not want to give us any funds for a table and benches, so we held a social at the Grange Hall and bought lumber. The boys aad I made tables aad ben­ ches. This gave them a knack with tools so feat they came through their dub work nicely "The hot tench we fed the pupils consisted of the regular lunch brought from Lome and a hot dish every noon. Most of them liked it. Don't remember all of the hot dishes we serv­ ed, but of course potatoes were ingredients in many of the dishes and there was a different dish every day "The mothers were the main providers of these meals. We had three older, capable girts who were capable of overseeing the cooking One of the larger boys would get the fire go­ ing in the laundry stove and about 11:30 a.m. the girts would go down aad get things cook­ ing. Only once did the two older pris fail us. We went down there oa noon ano there was no hot dish, aad no girts. The next oldest girt took over aad we had the meal after all. Nothing was ever said to the strikers. "The sewing cteb came through fine. We got two firsts aad oae second in the county 4-H contest. Practically all of the boys became mechanics. One of the most under­ privileged boy's is a railroad engineer "The year 1922 started out with me teacteag M the Ous School xgAM Grange ac­ tivities were going strong during the winter. Charley Oliver came to work for us in April 1922. Mr. Kerr had a sate and 1 bought a hone aad a side rake. "In May John aad I put a cement curb around our cemetery lot. Glass Creek Grange met with Star Orange on May 20 and the last day of school was June 2. ending with a picnic dinner. Frances and 1 took the 4-H dub members to eighth grade day. "1 dressed chickens and ducks all on the same day. I took 20 ducks io the express of­ fice aad seat them to market. "Mother had a small tumor removed from the back of her left head by Dr. Lathrop. "On June 14<h 1 picked 40 quarts of cher­ ries. Frances and the kids began picking teckteberries on July 5. We went fishing oa reeao uaae wnn rreo Daococs. n was gooo "We attended the American Legion cetebrattoa at the fair grounds oa July 4. "The Grames hone got tangled in a fence south of the marsh. 1 helped to gst it out. 1 did carpenter work for Dr. L. Perry at Wall Lake, five hours al $3 an hour the first fane on August 4. and oa August 11 1 did more work far teat. "Katie Whmemore broke her right arm sw­ inging from a tree limb. She had to have it amputated in Grand Rapids We went to Grand Rapids to see her. "We turned die well bouse one-quarter turn around so that we could put the car in it. Put in a septic tank sad made a cover for it. "That fell something happened that was a big influence oa our lives. The school officers fad not set fit to hire me for the 1922-1923 school year, arguing economics as the reason. I had gotten $100 a month, the same as Bessae McKibbin had received before me. They hared a girt from a store job for $65. "Of course. 1 was quite disturbed about this but a was one of those things that give us a chance to do something better. Realizing that 1 would aot be rehired. reganJtess of how much Frances and 1 had done for the pupils the preceding year. I applied for the Podunk School. The director said that the same teacher who had tsu gh( there the year before had reapplied. They rehired him. I did not ap­ ply for another school "The second week of the school year ae went to the fair The Podunk di.ector came to me white we were there and told me that their teacher had qua. If I would come to the school house the following night, he and the treasurer would hire me. "On Monday morning I went east wah my lunch bucket and the kids went west carrying them. As at Otis, I got the boys interested in handicrafts, getting permission to have the work done m the basement of the church the pupils were s good bunch and a made a good job for me. as I was within walking distance of ihe work place I went to ihe two-day iastaute tn Grand Rapids on Oct. 26 and 27. "We had the usual Christmas exercises and special programs on Washington’s and Lin­ coln’s birthdays The heating system at the school bouse was pretty good. It was a cir­ culating jacket around a quite large wood heater, and a circulated the air so that a was quite comfortable any place in the room once the jacket had been heated. "h was so much different, being located right oa a state highway with lots of traffic rather than on a quiet little traveled back roads like the Otte school. "Here we saw all modes of travel. Will Clary carried the rural mail in a mail buggy pulled by two buckskin hones. I thought about how lucky 1 was to be in a warm place white he was out there in ail kinds of weather. "The Scale of Michigan had a ruling that to be able to continue leaching every teacher must have a record of four years of successful teaching, or else go to summer school. My ex­ perience would be two full yean, another year minus two weeks and the winer and spring terms of the fourth year. 1 was a little short of the four yean required. If 1 had to go to sum­ mer school, I would be able to do very little oa the farm. "As Mr. Clary, the mail carrier, was retir­ ing 1 decided to try for the Schultz mail route. The examination was on June 9, 1923. There were six of us who tried for the position. 1 came out first on the test. John Chamberlain was second and Rolla Williams was third. The others taking the test were Ralph Brown. Gor­ don McCallum and Ernest Gorham. "Rolla was a veteran of World War I. so got a preference. Gordon 'McCallum wanted to become a railroader. M hdd ■ relative fa California on a locomotive, he did not fill in all of the preliminary pepen. This put the pro­ cess on hold until he did this delaying the hir­ ing rf the carrier. In the meantime, 1 was out of a paying job "The director of the Tanner Lake School. Hugh Johnson, came and asked me to take their school. I agreed to do this with the understanding that if I was appointed to the mail route 1 would have to give up the teaching job. He called me several times but would not hire me with such a provision. I didn't blame him for that. 1 finally did get ihe mail carrier job. and started to deliver mail on Jan 2. 1924 "The day before 1 had the team shod al Shultz by Roy Terpemng We used what were called screw chalks. The shoes were nailed on like ordinary shoes, then the chalks screwed in When these chalks became dulled, all one needed was a wrench to screw them out and then screw in new ones. They had a hardened center and lasted quite a long time. I never us­ ed any other kind of horse shoes thereafter. -IlKMCkl an old Ford roaster that Orson Tobias, a previous carrier, had used. I got a new fabric top for it and started out using it for the first two weeks until there was too much snow. Then I had to use the team hitch­ ed to the front bob of a sleigh with a box on it. "Il was lough going using this open rig. Sometimes 1 used a buggy and sometimes a cutter. Some days I would start out so loaded down with catalogs thst I couldn't get my feet inside the rig. "One day when using the sleigh it was so rough a storm that 1 had to let the horses guide themselves I started out on the east leg of a mile, then retracing back to the office, then south a mite, then west to the main road (M-43). then north to Shultz Road again. "When we got to that road, the team turned toward Schultz so they didn't have io face into the blizzard. I put the mail ‘jack in ihe office. I stalled ihe team in a barn nearby and stayed at this home until th. next dry. This was the only time that I got stranded "There were many a day when 1 wished that I was back in * w-vm school room. But there was something challenging about the job. The promise of $100 a month for life aft.'r the age of 65 helped too. We had a strong organization among the carriers and these meetings gave us a chance to compare our experiences. There was always the possibility of better pay and better roads for the future. Both of these possibilities later became reality. Meanwhile I got into some classic messes in the winter snows and the spring thaws. "The C.K.dtS. Railroad brought the mail into Shultz from Kalamazoo, arriving about 7 a.m., which meant that I had lo be there before 7 each morning. This was very early in the winter when the day-, were short, and too early for the roads to be in very good condition “I started out with an almost worn-out car. Fred Babcock was my first substitute carrier as well as my auto mechanic. I was at his place about three days out of the week getting the old "trap” ready for the next day. "They had moved on to the route after Fred's father died. Mrs. Babcock lived to a good age. Fred died at 78, about eight months after being struck by a speeding car in front of the Shultz store. I would bring some provi­ sions to them aad 1 paid my way, as the) were not well tminted. "1 kept changing can as needed, taking over paymeats on a Ford touring car, which John Foreman gave up when transferred from Hastings to Illinois. 1 traded this in on a Star, as so much of the route, especially during times of bad weather had to be traveled in low gear. The Ford Model T had only two speeds, so the Star car managed these roads much better. "On June 13, 1933 I was transferred to Hastings and the Shultz post office was discontinued." (To te r nib, nt) RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning a proposed amendment to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on Wednesday, October 12.1994. commencing at 7:M o’clock p.m. at the Rutland Charter Township Hail, 2461 Heath Road. Hastings, Michigan. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to bo considered Include, In brief, the following 1. Consideration ot the application of Thomas and Kryatyna Dailey for razortfng of pro­ perty located at 1618 Heath Road in the Township. The property is currently zoned in various zoning district classifications (“R-1" AesMorrtiai Single Family, "A-1" Agricultural A Open Spa a and "R-4” Residential Recreation). The applicants seek rezoning lo the “C-1” Officr District commencing on ths western edgs, then east lor 300 feet more or leas 5.1 acre l The applicants atao seek rezoning to the "02" Community Business District for the rem Jning portion of the property, more or less 13 acres. The property Is an Ir­ regular shr<>ed parcel extended from Heath Road to the Thomappis River. 2. Such other and further matters as may property come before the Planning Commission. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Rutland Charter Township Ptwmlng Com­ mission reserves the right to siter'Vie proposed amendment at or following the public hearing. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Land Use Plan and the zoning map and Zon­ ing Ordinance are available and may be examined by the general public at the Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, durinn regular business hours and that copies of the Zoning Ordinance and/or Land Use Plan may be examined at sted public hearing. Written comments will bo received from any interested persons concerning the forego­ ing application by the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the Township Hall at any time during regular business hours up to the date of the hearing on October 12,1994, and may be further recoivod by the Planning Commisalon at said hearing. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and eervices, such as signore for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing to Indhriduala with disabilities upon seven (7) days* notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Township Cleric at the address or the telephone number listed boiow. All interested persons are Invited to bo present at the aforesaid time and piece RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION By Barbara Bedford, Township Cteric Rutland Charter Township Hall 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan 49056-9725 (816) 948-2194 Coming in November... Bridal Show '94 to be held at the Barry County Expo Center Featuring Bridal Fashiom by... Royal Weddings — and — JCPenney Casual 'Xf'ear by... JCPenney Booth spaces still available Call 945-9554 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 6, 1994 Delton Kellogg teachers put a spark into the homecoming parade as they distribute baSoons lo children along the route. 'Go! Fight! Win!* was the slogan on this youngster's bike, and the Delton Panthers did just that! The Cub Scouts (shown in the background) and other organizations gave the homecoming parade a community flair homecoming queen and king. •ILL "TV Delton Kellogg celebrates homecoming Rain and dartneu •tented lo pervade ibe afternoon until a few minima before laat Friday's homecoming parade In Delioo. The rain stopped and the aun even made an ap­ pearance just bef.se the veteran flag beam and Barry Township Police car escorted the procession south on M-43. The day lined into a win-win situation for the victorious Delton Kellogg High School Panthers football team, for Mlachelle Braska and Gary Haber who woe named homecoming queen and king and for (he sophomore class, winners of the homecoming float competition. Storybook characters was the theme of the parade. The junior class look second place honors in float building. The football game was cut short because of rain and lightening, but Delton was de­ clared the victor for the rec ords. Queen Mischdle is the daughter of Dan and Mary Braska. Mischelle has been active in Powder Putf football and is enrolled at Kalamazoo Valley Community College's law enforcement program. She plans to complete her education in law enforcement and become an undercover narcotics agent. King Gary, son of Dan Raber and Dawn Schley, is a member of the football, basket­ ball and track teams. Gary plans to attend Central Michigan University. The royal homecoming court included se­ nion Amy Cook, Jusde Goff, Stacy Jewell, Antonio Liccaga. Howie Shatteck and Randy Searles; freshman class representatives Brie Wheeler and Kelly Smocziaaki; sophomore representatives Morgan. HU No. 54-21453-SE Estate of Hasel M. Conyor. Deceased. Social Security No. 370-10-8457. TO AU BfTERESTED PERSONS Your interest In the ortote moy bo barrod or af­ fected by this hearing TAKE NOTIQ: On Octet sr 27. 1554 al 11:00 a.m.. in the Probate Courtroom. Hastings. Michigan. before Honorable Richard H. Show. Judge of Probate, a hoartoe will bo hold on ihe petition of Nancy L. Offley requesting that ffw bo appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Hasel M. Conyor. who (food at Qty of HosMngs. Sorry County. Michigan. and who died on 05/03/54; requesting that the heirs at law of the Sics tent bo determined: and rsquatting also that the will of the ds censed doted 03/25/88. and codkMs dated none, bo admitted to Probate. Creditors of ihe deceased are notified that ail WNh a Humpty Dumpty theme, the Senior Class float said: 'Irish Take a Great Pal* Delton Kellogg cheerleaders added to the homecoming festivities. DIMMERS. McPHKUPS 8 DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hasting*. Ml 45058 (616) 545-5986 Nancy L. Offley M3 Blue Ash Drive. S.E. Kentwood. Ml 15518 (616) 534-4280 Staffing the prg roast before the Detton lootbal game are a group ot parents who are pert ot the commitlee lo raise funds lor ths 1995 Senior Class all-night mystery top From nght. they are Deb Shafer. Sally Mingehnk. Paula Lyons. Becky Irving and Sharon Robertson One of the other food servers. Judy Baurs, is behind one of the customers You can almost hear the little pigs huffing and puffing for a victory This float was built by the Freshman Class Read The HASTINGS BANNER every week. Subscribe, or get a copy at news stands around the county. Have an opinion? Write us a letter! The Hastings BANNER P.O. BOX B Hastings, HAchigan 49068 (10/5) Hie No. 54 21 -485-M Estate of THOMAS A. NERI. Deceased. Social Security No. 363-16-5065 TAKE NOTICE: On Octet sr 27. 1554 at 2;» pm., to the probate courtroom. Hosting*. MUtigan. before Hon. Richard H. Shaw Judge of Probate, a hearing will bo hold on the petition of Catherine Neill praytop Aol the administration of the estate be granted to Catherine Neill, or some other suitable person: that nominal bond bo allowed: that heirs bo determined; and upon completion of probate said estate bo assigned to person* ap­ pearing ol record entitled thereto. TAKE FURTHER NOTICE Creditors against the estate ore required to file their claim* with the Fiduciary, c/o Roman C. Grua. Attorney at Law, 7780 South Garfield. P.O. Boe 713. Traverse Oty. Michigan 45685-0713. and with toe Probate Court on or before February 7. 1555. this being the time Itouted for filing claims according to low and Court sopremoer «e, itsw Roman S. Grua (P32715) 2780 S. Garfield. P.O. Bom 713 Traverse Oty. Ml 45585-0713 (616) 546-5620 Catherine Neill 7731 Oahleigh Middleville Ml 45333-5778 J616) 755-7305 (10/6) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 — Page 11 Annual exotic animal auction held at Lake Odessa Livestock Vem Yutzy. an employee of Lake Odessa Livestock, helps bring Ihe animals into tho auction ring NOTICE The usual and the unusual met Saturday at Lake Odessa UvaMock whan the annual exotic animal auction was held. The stands were Mad with observers and bidders aa each animal wee sacaminad. and bidders asked questions. This ado* breeding pair of Emus are dtaptaysd by Mr owner, (left) as Vem Lettings (back M) and Leon Casey watch. The six year okf breeders produced 48 eggs, with 48 hatched in their tooth year of laying. They are micro-chippad. non-rekdad and ONA tested Thia 2 1/2 year old registered stud is named SB Registered by the Miniature Horae Association, the miniature shetland pony stands 31 1/2 inches high. Owner Phi Smith of Petersburg. Michigan holds his haler Com No. 93400071-04 S PUMLWEU. COMMUNITY FEDERAL OKDIT UMON. o federally chartered credit union, JAMES I. SMUNGTON and JANET I. SiMMGTON jointly and severally, and HAYFOOD Defendants Stephen L. Haslett (PI4725) STEPHEN I. HASLETT. PC. ROSALIE ANN HokwmU . Ml rroeo (414) 4SS-4S77 UMON. Llama's generally get reeky friendly only wth children or seniors. This one has tuck <4> an immediate friendship wth an admirer ProMm ■> m L S, STtriOl l. HAUETT (TI4HS) (10/77) CHILDRENS CONTEMPORARY BOOK ILLUSTRATION SEPT. 6 - NOV. 13 ONCE UPON 10 day old co* as owner Paul HaM from Hoty and Linda Suntken from Woodland •erworth Hospital, on Sept 13. 1994. 1994. which war ihe bmhdMe of their Ime (raadtaehr. Lyle Faulkner TWIN GULLS. Man and Traci (Faulkner) birth of twin daughters, bom July 10. 1994 in Reserve your booth today for the: Jeanette Grose of Grandville and Peg 1st Annual Maple Valley Community Education 1994 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Date: Saturday. October 22. 1994 Time: 9M AM. to 6:00 P.M. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls A TIME Fora complete calendar of related community-wide events, call 1-800-READTIME Exhibition and ONCE UPON A TIME Gallery Shop Hours: 10-5 Tuesday-Saturday 1-5 p.m. Sunday Open til 8 p.m. Wednesdays Major sponsors indude the Dayton Hudson Foundation and the County of Kalamazoo Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Hwy Vermontville, MI 49096 Ph...517-852-9275 Booth Sizes and Rates: r»4\..*15.00 • ffxlO'...*20.00 KALAMAZOO'lNSTITUTE OF ARTS "Accepting Reservations until October 17th" 314 South Park Street • Kalamazoo. MI 49007 Telephone 616/349-7775 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 TEENS CHARGED, continued from page 2 Free trappers gather at Bowens Mills aquainled with each other through attending clasaci at the teaming center in Lake Odessa Younger stopped at Carl a Supermarket in Nashville and left Hull in the car with her son anil strapped tn a car seat in the back Hull asked Younger to borrow the car to go home to get her checktxx* When Younger came out of the store. Hull was gone and didn l return to the parking kx. Instead, she allegedly picked up Ikpyper and then disappeared Thar was the last time Younger saw her son until he was returned to her Wednesday evening. It was reported that the gels took the baby because they had a grudge against the mother and thought she was unfit to take care of the child The two teens nude no plea lo the charges and then attorneys asked for an adjourn­ ment A preliminary hearing will be held at 9 am Tuesday. Oct. 11. In Probate Court After Friday's hearing, the two girls were returned to juvenile centers in Allegan and CaUKwn counties and will remain there at least until Oct. It. The prosecuting attorney now has 14 days from the filing of the petition lining charges so decide whether or not the two teens will be charged as adults Court Admmisirator/Referee Robert Nida explained that charges against juveniles are treated differently than u»-«e against an adult. In Juvenile Court the issue ot whether or not the alleged crime is a felony or a misdemeanor doesn't come Into play Instead, each is considered an "act of delinquedcy" and treated according lo the senausnakkur the offense. He sdded that both gull are known to the court." Bruce Dykstra (left) tries his hand on a treadle-powered wood lathe Ha seems to ba enjoying tho experience, and Jesse (see backpack) is not tna least disturbed. Turning the canal boat on the Miami and Erie Canal, Providence Meiroparx, urano napias, onio. Geest Writer: Joyce F. WefabredM Caffey Locas is aow oa the road to recovery following surgery with some complications done Tuesday. Sept. 20. After a week in the intensive care unit at Peanock Hospital, ihe has been moved down the second floor. She appreciates the many prayers, the visits aad flowers sent to her by fnends and associates. Her son. John Lucas, is here from Canada aad will stay oa a while to help with her care and. as important, the care of her dog. Poppy. She a aaoctpatiag release from the hospital sometime thu week Stertey aad Galen Kilmer are back from their trip to Branson. Mo. They went down Sept. 25 and returned oa Sept. 30. Shirley was oa vacation from the Woodland COA meal site almost all of September, but returned lo work Monday. Oct 3. The people at the meal site said they have missed her. Mr and Mrs Ruben Deadman and family lost Robert s mother last week. The visitation and funeral were held ia Lansing with the banal ia Traverse City. Lillian Barry Vaadecar and Beatrice Barry Roger attended the visitatioa as Gale Deadman was and still is at heart. Lillian's daughter-in-law. Lillian has recovered pretty much from her knee surgery, which was done in June. She says that she can now walk back to the woods all right if she doesn't hurry a too much. Bob and Gretchen Burstey and Lawrence Bursley had a pot roast dinner with their mother. Lillian Vaadecar. on Saturday. Sept. 23. Her nephew. Douglas Barry, was travel­ ing through the area and slopped in. He joined the family for dinner and a good visit. The next Kilpatrick Missionary dinner will be held on Oct 12 The dinner is held at nocxi before the society holds its meeting. The price is a good-will offering The fellowship is great, the food ts good On Sept. 20. Evelyn Goodrich. Lillian Vandecar Novell Whaed. Hildred Chase and Freida McCurdy attended a missionary rally near Jackson. It was a good meeting and they enjoyed participting m it. Hildred Chase spent Saturday. Sept 23. at Prairieville working as a member of the Inductioa Committee tor the farmers' Hall of Fame for 1995 Hildred and her late husband. Lawrence, are Hail of Fame inductees The committee likes lo start early to arrange for those who will be inducted the next year, as it takes a while to get ail of the preliminary work done So. as one year ends, they immednteiy begin to work on the next year. would like io thank Shelly Suber for cover­ ing the Woodland News for the Sept. 29 issue. I was in Toledo attending aa American Legion Service office school. I then weal down to Grand Rapids. Oteo. oa the Maumee River to vwn my rimer. Iraiwir Fisher I spent Sunday afternoon there aad ail day Monday Jeanne created me to a ride on the Miami aad Erie Canal boat. A section of the canal, which was completed ia 1839. has been restored as it was in the days when it carried passengers aad freight to and from Toledo to Cincinnati ia the mid 1800s The canal boot is a replica of a boat known as a * 'government '' or "state" boot and is drawn by a team of muter walking oa foe two path There is a wooden tack that raises and lowers the boat as needed The Historic Village of Grand Rapids. Ohio. a as mereaiing place lo van in itself Jeanne would delight in have visaors from --- ------------viwt wxh her aad enjoy the sights aad aomds at die river, h u just off of U.S. 24. weal of Maumee The Barry County Historical Society ia holding ns »h sanivrrsery banquet dinner at dre Lawrence J. Bator Foal. 323 South Church St.. Hastings, Thursday, Oct. 20. The social hour will begin al 6:30 p.m. with din­ ner to be served ■ 7 p.m Keaaesh Meade Sr. will be the featured speaker of the evening. The coat of die event ia $7.30. Everyone ia invited lo attend The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet a Lake Manor Apertmem Thun day. Oct. 13. a 7:30p.m. The beard of direc­ tors will meet a die home of Marie Pickens Oct. 17. at 7 p.m The Lake Odeaaa Area Historical Society is in their 27th year The*.: theme this year is "Welch the Depot Cjat Alive in '93 " The Rev Wald Perce of Lakewood United Methodist Churcl spent Wednesday and Thursday of las- week in Rockford. HL. where he attended tranung in "disaster response" by the North Illinois Conference Some classmates of Don VanPolen met al the Addnoa's Nonh Inn io eat and fellowship before attending his spectacular three giant screen travelogue and muse Autumns Glory Road." The show included Don and his wife. Fran, traveling two months over die U.S. and Lakewood area in a 1929 Model A Roadster. photographing the scenery The program was held ia the Lakewood High School audnonum 1 will be doing this column until Cathy Lucas is able to return to her work I can be reached a 94S-4MI on Tuesday and Thurs­ day and al 943-3471 al other tunes At ihe 'Hammer In* at Bowene Mils Inst weekend, several blacksmiths demonstrated their craft. This sunnily snows an oc lasnionaa onnor inongm. nts apprentice in the background, works on shaping a rod. Gathered around the campfire at the gathering of Ihe Fork River Free Trappers at Bowens MMs are (from left to right) Ben TenHaaf. Deanna Ten Heaf. Bill Rupright. Jennifer Hill and Gary Hill Hi! is a French trader who was invited to join the Free Trappers for coffee Known as 'Pappy Joe. the Basket Maker,' this lady shows a hand crafted drum made by 'Pappy Joe.* During the Fork River Free Trappers stay at Bowens Mills, she explained to visitors how the drums and baskets were made. • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 — Page 13 Homecoming celebrated at Hastings High School The winning float in the Homecoming parade was the Class of 1996. The juniors used the theme -Wild, Wild Weet.’ Homecoming Queen Danielle Diperl poses with her parents. Diene and Daniel Diperl. Twenty five years ago, Diane (Thomas) Diperl was on the Homecoming Court. LEGAL Com No 44-SF-0014 TOMMY H. REED and. EMILY N MEO Plaintiff. GAMY A. RASMUSSEN and ZOE A RASMUSSEN Defendants. JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) AWwiwy for Plaintiff* B35 Golden Avenue Bettie Crook. MJ 44015 Telephone (616) 463-1441 GARY A RASMUSSEN ZOEA RASMUSSEN Defendant* ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court hold in the District Courtroom in the City of Hotting*. Michigan on this 14* day of September. 1444. PRESENT HONORABLE GARY R. HOLMAN DISTRICT JUDGE. On tho 6* day ot September. 1444 an action wo* filed by TOMMY H REED and EMRY N REED. Plain nnnrmaN land contract concerning real property described a* follows: A parcel of land in the Northeast 1/4 of Section 26. Town 1 Nor*. Rango 8 West, described a* beginning at the Southeast comer of tho North 10 acre* of the Southeast 1 /4 of the Northeast I /4 of •aid Section 26. thence duo south along tho East lino of said Township. 30 rods, thence West 20 rods, thence Nor* 30 rods, thovtco East 20 rods to the piece of beginning. Johnstown Township. Barry County. Michigan. fT IS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant. ZOE A. RASMUSSEN, shall answer or take such other action as may be permitted by law on or before the 7* day of November 1444. fT tt FURTHER ORDERED that thr* Order shall bo published In the Hastings Bonner once each week for four (4) consecutive weeks. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the Sum mens and Complaint be mailed by certified moil, return receipt requested, to the last known ad­ dress of the Defendant. If any. GARY R. HOUAAN District Judge JAMES L. JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney for Plaintiff. (10/13) The fraehman class of Hastings High School used "Atlantis’ as its theme for a distinctive float in the Homecoming parade. For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. U.S Savings Bonds are safe — they're backed by the full faith and credit of the United States. They're also guaranteed to eam interest And they're both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford You can buy them for as little as $25. Ask your banker or your employer about including U.S. Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program Pat Murphy. Grand Marshal of the Homecoming parade, seems to enjoy the ride through Hastings as part of the parade For • recorded message of current rate information, call I-800-4US BOND 1-SOO-487-2663 Gnmd Marshals Tom (waving) aid Sharon Maurer are in one of the lead cars in the Homecomng parade being driven by Earl Cooldin Photos by Perry Hardin ^AmmcaXX kJ. BONIA A tenter •>< Chi' newspaper �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 6. 1994 Hastings girls fifth, boys 20th at Haslett cross country invite, run in 1st league meet Th** Hasting* girt* cross country team finished fifth and the boys 20<h in the annual Haslett Cross Country Invitational. Saturday. Nicole Wood was the leading runner for the Hastings girl*, finishing 11th overall at 21 minutes. 21.7 seconds over the fivekilometer course. She finished throe seconds ahead of teammate Charissa Shaw, who came in 12th overall. With 19 schools running in the event, and the first SO runners crossed the finish line in with less than three minutes separating No. 1 and No. 50. Lori Maiville was the third runner for Hastings, coming in 34th overall and Marie DeWitt finished 50<h. Katie Thomas came in 79th io round out the scoring for the Lady Saxons Tim Rounds was the leading boys runner for Hastings. He had a time of 19:43 to fin­ ish 104th Tyler Allerding was 107th ai 20:10. Matt Birman was 117th al 20:42. Ryan Willard was 120th at 20:47 and Nick Bryan finished 137th at 22:31. Also running, but not in the scoring foi Hastings was Jeremy Kelly at 23:09, Bertram Herzog at 23:25 and. for the girls. Rochelle Day completed the run in 26:06. The Hastings girls finished third in the first Twin Valley meet and the boys finished eighth. Sept. 28. Shaw finished sixth overall at 21:00. Wood was 10th al 21:24, DeWin was 14th at 21:52. Maiville was 18lh al 22:11 and Ihomas was 30th at 23:20. Michelle Gole and Danielle Golc finished ai 24:25 and Day crossed the line tn 27:00. Rounds was the leading hoys runner, crossing ihe finishing line in 19:11 in 32nd place. Willaid was 46<h al 20:09. Allerding was 48lh at 20:19, Birman was 49th al 20:25 and Rob Dixon was 60th al 21:25. Brad Bustance finished the run in 21:33 and Paul Koutz finished in 21:48. Sturgis won lhe girls meet with a learn score of 58. Hillsdale was second wiih 77 and Hastings was third with 78. Albion won the boys meet with 64 points. Battic Creek lakcnew was second with 82. Coldwater was third ai 83 and Hillsdale was fourth with 85. Hastings finished with 222 team points. Maple Valley hosts a new team - Sand Creek Homecoming for Lakewood gridders, league games for Hastings, DK, TK Latowood will hozt Muon in Its homecoming gune thii Fndzy nigbi The Vikingi we caning off 142-20 bUnenng of ljuiiing Catholic Central lut week and would like to improve Iti record in the Capital Circuit with a win over the Middieviltes Kevin Rines reechos for an Andy Brower pass In the game against Byron Comer. Saturday (Photo by Pony Hardin) Sand Creek is considered one of tbe toughest teams in the state in Class C. and according to Guenther Mntelstard:. coach of tbe Maple Valley team, tbe teams from its area ve tired of being beaten Sand Creek is 5-0 this year Maple Valley goes into tbe match xith 20-8 slapping of Olivet last week to take the lead in tbe Southern Michigan Athletic Association. Tbe Lions are undefeated in the SMAA after Ben Kuempel scored one touchdown and Pete Kellepourey scored two against formerly undefeated Olivet. The Lions are 4-1 overall. Mlddiavine. coming off a crushing 12-6 overtime loss in its Homecoming game, will be on tbe road to Godwin Heights. The Trojans and the Squires from Calvin Christian battled lo a 6-6 lie at the end of regulation. The Trojans had gone ahead when Andy Brewer threw a pass to Kevin Rines who scored from 10 yards away. The Trojans are now 1-4 overall and 1-2 in the OK Blue. Hastings golfers fall to Ionia, 4th in league meet In what was the final Twin Valley golf match for Hasting*, the Saxons finished fourth in tbe Twin Valley golf meet. Monday. Next season tbe Saxons will be playing in tbe White division of the OK Conference The fourth-place fimsb leave* Hastings in second place behind state-ranked Coldwater. Coldwater finished first in tbe meet with 305. Battle Creek Lakeview was second with 343. Sturgis was third at 343 and Hastings finished with 353 Marshall shot a team score of 358. Hillsdale had 360. Harper Creek bad 376 and Albion had 389 Jason Fuller led the Saxons with an 86 Coach Ed von der Hoff said it was a "nice” round for Fuller on a tough course Robert Wager carded an 88 and was selected to the first team All-Twin Valley Jon Lawrence shot an 89 for the third-best score for tbe Hastings team. Matt Kirkendall shot a 90 and Man Styf had a 91. Scott Long, who also earned a spot on tbe all-conference team for consistent play throughout the season, according to von der Hoff Tbe team will play in regional competition at Alma tomonow in an attempt to qualify for state competition In tbe final dual meet of the season, Ionia Hastings soccer nets two shut outs, tie The team doesn't feel down about tbe tie.” said Hastings soccer Coach Doug Mepham of tbe 1-1 score of tbe Hastmgs/Otsego match. Sept 29 He said the team knew it would be a tough game against Bulldog*, which lead in the Wolverine B Conference. Otsego had beaten Plainwell, a very strong team in the Wolverine B. No. 3ranked Mattawan and had lost to Gull Lake, the !Oth-ranked team in the state, by a 1-0 score Fred J lies had the lone score for Hastings and Otsego scored with 33 seconds left in the game on what Mepham called "a fluke head shot." "I was one of the best soccer games I've seen in my career." Mepham said. The Saxon kickers shut out Harper Creek run around the left side of Deal, for the 22-14 halftime score. The second half was all Hastings as it reach­ ed the end zone two more tunes. The first coming from a 70-yard run by Deal and the second was created by a Travis Coy to Jay Bolthouse eight-yard pass completion. The Albion team was held in check the se­ cond half by a Saxon defense which shut off the Wildcats' passing routes. Offensively. Deal had 115 yards in 11 car­ ries. James gained 94 yards on 10 carries and Townsend added 76 yards on four carries. Coy was three of eight for 17 yards through the air as the Saxons finished with 319 yards in offense. On the other side of the ball, the leading tacklers were Ron Uldriks and Jamie James with six each. Ryan Caslelem had two in­ terceptions for the Saxons who are now 3-1-1. The J.V. squad will host Hillsdale this Thun-, day at 6:30 p.m. on Johnson Field. yards and Brian Allen ran for 52 yards. David Rote saw his fort actioa as tailback for the freshmen aad rushed for 35 yards on three carries. "The offensive line lad an outataoding game. Joab Newton. Tun Easy. Rob Garren and Malik did a super job of opemag up huge holes for the backs." said Coach Scon Allan. "Andrew Courtright and Matt Moore had solid games at quarterback. An-' drew had hu beat game of the year." : • Defensively we kept a la at pressure oa their quarterback through the first three quarters, our front line of Easy. Garren. Newton and Allan were ia tHir backfield ail night and Mike McKeough had a nice in­ terception lo stop one of the Wildcat drives," raid Coach Larry Christopher. "We had earn defensive breakdowns in the fourth quarter the* we need to work oa. however overall wt' are pleased with the character the kkh stowei) after Ute lough Harper km." Ute freshmen are now 4-1 and Hinsdale today. Oct. 6. ■ Johnson s field ■ 4:30 p.m « Hastings JV eagers triple up Abten, nip Misdate £ two yards out Hillsdale nipped Sturgis last week in a Twin Valley contest 16-15 and look sole possession ot second place in the league. Coach Jeff Keller swd « win be a lough game fa tbe Saxons, but with the team healthy, he feels he can keep the Hastings 15 yards away. Laceaga from 24 yards out and Lenz caught a Howie Shattuck. PermTield tramped on Galesburg-Augusta last week 32-14 to move lo 2-2 in tbe Kalamazoo Valley naaodadon Delton is second in the KVA at 3-1. Paw Paw is atop tbe league at 4-1 and the Panthers and lhe Redskuw have 4-1 overall records. Maple VaHey is host a team from ezsrero lower Michigan. this week. The Hastings junior varsity football team won its third straight game last Thursday when they defeated Albion 36-14. The Saxons once again used a strong runn­ ing attack, with key pass completions mixed in to mount the offensive attack Against the Saxon defense Albion was able to move the ball through the air, but half time adjustments shut down the Wildcats' air attack in the second halt. The Saxons got on the board first when Jamie James followed his 38-yard run up mid­ dle with a three-yard touchdown plunge. TJ. Deal added lhe two-point conversion to put the Saxons up 8-0. The Wildcats came right back with a 25-yard touchdown toss, but the Saxons held on the 2-point conversion to hold on to an 8-6 lead. Both teams scored again with Hastings coming on a 67-yard run by Jay Townsend. For the second week in a row the Saxons tallied once more with time running out in the first half. This tcore coming from a 24-yard The Hastings freshmen football team defeated Albion 30-16 Sept. 29. The Saxons rebounded from a 34-0 pasting by Harper Creek the week before and rolled up 276 yards rashing over the Wildcats. Jake Miller stxrtsd the scoring with a oneyard touchdown plunge to cap a 57-yard drive aad give the Saxons a 64) lead. Josh Richie added the two-point oooverskn. Richie erased 43 yard. fa zix points on die next poaaeaaion for the Saxau. Steven Dehn made a nice catch on a timed pau for the two-ponl coevemon aa the Saxom weal up 16-0 at the half Mau Malik looted hu fori touchdown of the aeaaoo with a two-yard ran and Richie ran ia the two-pom convemon to give the Saxom a 24-0 lead at the ead of three quarters. Brian Allen acarapered outride for 50 yards for the fiaal Haatiags touchdown. Albion scored two fourth-quarter tmchduwaa on rum by lheir quarterback. Richie led the Saxom' rushing attack with 10* yards oa 13 carries. Miller added 59 playa HMffngs is oi die road io Hillsdale after winning ns homecoming game 14-0 Iasi week In a two panes The Friday-night portion was suspended because at the lightning and continued on Saturday Hastings bad two touchdowns in the first quarter, each on a different day Sparky Weedall was tbe first to score when te busted the line and went in tram one-yard so-’ Ed Youngs followed suit the neat night arc be found the end tone from Gary Fisher. Sea Haas. Clod Lenz and Antonio luceaga all scored ta the Panthers Raber kicked a field goal. Ham ran In from Saxon JV gridders defeat Wildcats Hastings frosh beat Albion Bulldogs The Vikings are 2-1 in the Cap Circuit and Mason loti lo Okemos in triple overtime Iasi week 37-10 which gives the Bulldogs aid lhe Vikings identical league records. Against the Cougars. Mike Richardson had a 52-yard ran and Mike Mascho bad a 44 yarder in the first quarter Richardson also scored when be ran SO yards In the second quarter and Gabe Steward ran in from 36 yards Steward also scored the final touchdown at the game with a 10-yard ran. Overall the Vikings h»' 561 yards in 57 offense on the field longer Dalton is on the road to Battle Creek Peonfieid. The Panthers won over Hackett 23-6 last Friday nigbi. The game was suspended by tbe referees ■ the half and pul into lhe books after consultation with school Banner SKIRTS in the Twin Valley. Monday and Allegan in non-conference play. Tuesday. Jiles. Ryan Gillens. Jeff Storrs and Chris Stafford each scored in the 4-0 win over the Beavers. At Allegan. Jiles scored four goal* to give him 12 this season and Gillons scored his ninth of tbe season to be the leading scorers for Hastings. Kevin Shuford and Mike Toburen also scored goals in the match. The Saxons will preview the competition in district play when they travel to Mid­ dleville. Tuesday, to take on tbe OK Rain­ bow-leading Trojans Tbe Trojans are 5-2-1 in the Rainbow and lead Caledonia by a half game Caledonia will also be in on the district competition with Hastings so the team will sec where it stands in comparison slipped by Hastings 165-166 at tbe Hastings Country Club, Sept. 29. Wager, in his final dual of his high school career, led the team with a 40. Styf carded an "outstanding" 4) and I-awrence, Long and Fuller shot 42*. Also golfing for the team, but not part of the scoring was Kirkendall and Jason Reyner with 44. ('lay Edger with 47. Jon Jacobs with 50 and Casev Alexander with 57. DK goffer* finish fourth in final KVA jamboree Delton golfer Ryan Vliek was chosen to the All-Kalamazoo Valley Association team after shooting a 42 in the final KVA Jamboree at Muilcnhurst Golf Course. Sept 28 Vliek has been the leading golfer for the Panthers all season and consistently shot low scores in the KVA. Tbe Panthers finished fourth with a 174 in the final meet and fifth overall. Ryan Mingerink and Marv Cook both carded a 43 and Matt Salisbury shot a 46. The Panthers tost to Kalamazoo Hackett 164-177 in the final dual for the team. Sept 28 at the Elks in Kalamazoo Vliek led the team with a 42. Cook shot a 44. Mingerink had a 45 and Salisbury and Tim Shafer had a 46. In lhe junior varsity KVA meet, the junior Panthers finished with a "fine 179" according to Coach Kent Enyan. Shafer shot a 43. Scott Hovancc had a 44. Jason Meyers and Macon Mauch mar shot 46s Tbe Hastings junior varsity girls basket­ ball team scored enough points in the first quarter to ensure at least a tic with Albion. Sept 29. but continued to add baskets and ran away with a 65-19 win. In the game ver­ sus Hillsdale. Oct 4, the junior Saxons had to come from seven down in the third to eck out a 41-40 victory. Summer Gillons was the leading scorer and rebounder for the junior Saxons in the Albion wipe-out, with 16 points and 11 re­ bounds. Rebeccah Mepham had 14 points and seven rebounds and Katie Willison had 10 points and six rebounds. Stephanie Jiles had five steals in the game to go with her five point*. Anne Burghdoff had three steals and nine points and Gillons had three steals. Hastings scored 19 in tbe first quarter, 16 in tbe second and third and 14 in the final eight minutes. Albion scraped together six in the first, five in the second and four in the third anrf • fourth quarters. Against Hillsdale, Coach Steve Kaiser', said he had to encourage tbe girts after they ; fell behind 33-26 at the end of three periods. "I knew they could do it (win),’ *■* Kaiser, Mepham had 11 points, 10 rebounds, twq blocked shots and six steals in the game... Gillons and Burghdoff both had 10 point*. . "(It was) a good team defensive effort." the coach said. "Andrea Dreyer and Tammy . Oreiter played well off the bench." • , Tbe freshman basketball team lost to » Hillsdale 34-24. Irish McKeough vas the * leading scorer with 10 points * The team* will be at Marshall today (Oct. 6) and boats Lakeview Oct. 10. 8th grade basketball teams split The Hastings eighth grade girls basketball Blue team defeated Lakewood 30-17. Sept. 29 and Battle Creek Penn field 18-11 Oct 4. Scoring for Hastings over Lakewood were Angie Boger with 11, Sara Allerding with nine, Danika Dorcey with six and Brooke Rizor and Chris Lancaster with two points each. Boger and Allerding both bad 17 rebounds in the game. Against Pennfield. Rizor had eight points, Boger had six and Allerding bad four points. Boger also had eight rebounds in tbe game. Coach Pat Purgicl said the Gold team played an excellent defensive game in the first half against Lakewood, but then were unable to connect up tbe offense in tbe second half and fell 26-10. Andrea Larke and Ericka Fulmer both bad. four points and Laura Thomas had two points. » . Purgiel said Amanda Strickland player her best game of the season and pulled • down 10 rebounds in the effort. -• In the game against Pennfield, lhe young • Saxons came from behind in the final three ■ nunutes to win 28-24. Thomas had a game-high 13 points, Fulmer had five and Larke and Jessie Taylor had two points each. Thomas also had a team-high 14 rebounds. Purgiel said both teams are working hard on improving lheir skills. •O 7th grade eagers up record to 7-0 The Hastings seventh grade girls basketball teams both ran their record to 7-0 with wins over Battle Creek Pennfield. Oct. 4 and Lakewood Oct 29. The Blue team defeated Pennfield 22-9 and Lakewood 16-15. Scoring against Pennfield was Michelle Griggs with six points and six steals. Stephanie Conrad with six poitus and six rebounds. Angie Miller with four points and five rebounds. Jenelle Nichols with four points and five steals, Heidi Schmidt with two points and 10 rebounds and Katie Williams with five rebounds and six steals. In the game against Lakewood. where a free throw was lhe deciding factor. Conrad had six points, five rebounds and three steals. Griggs had four points, four rebounds and three steals. Christy Anderson had two points. Katie Allerding had two points and three rebounds and Schmidt and six rebounds. Tbe Gold team defeated Pennfield 42-10 and Lakewood 31-18. Against Pennfield. Jessica Crowley scored 10 points and had six rebounds and Susan Hubbard had 10 points and five* rebounds. Virginia Jennings bad eight points and four steals, Jill Williams had eight points and four steals, Leah Pumford bad two points. Katie Loftus had two points and five rebounds. Erica Barnum had one point and four rebounds and Lacy Pittelkow had a free throw. Against tbe "very strong Lakewood team," Hubbard had eight points and four ' rebounds. Jennings had six points, nine rebounds and four steals. Williams had six points, and five rebounds, Crowley bad four points and four rebounds. Barnum had four, points. Loftus had two points and Pumford had a free throw. • "Crowley and Jennings had great allaround games," said Coach Richard Nauta. and Dannie Eaton did a great job of playing defense to help seal the victory for the Gold team." �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 6. 1994 — Page 15 ,----------------------------------------------—----------YMCA News and Scores: DK runners defeat Watervliet, Fennville in triangular, Pennfield The Delton girls cross country (earn de­ feated Fennville 19-36 and Watervliet did not field an entire team, and the boys lopped Fennville 22-33 and Watervliet 22-37. in a triangular, Sept. 29. On Oct. 4, ihe teams defeated Pennfield. tbe boys winning 21-34 and the girts win­ ning by default. In the triangular. Angie Lillibridge was the top girls runner, finishing the run in 22:19 Amanda Velazquez was second. 10 seconds later and Stacy Hammond finished in 22:42. Sonja Robertson finished sixth overall and Carol Johnson finished eighth out of 14 runners. Clay 1xMiden finished second overall, fol­ lowing a state-qualifying Watervliet distance man. Ixmden finished with a time of 17:24. He was followed by younger sibling Casey Louden by 15 seconds Josh Smilh was fourth overall with an 18:31 time The Panther s fourth runner was Nkholai Jacobs, who finished ninth overall at 19:27 and Ryan Hamden finished fifth for DK with a 20:02. which was good fix 11 th out of 18 runners IVnnficld had only four female runner* in competition The lop Delton runner was Lilhbndgc with a 22:08 time Hammond was second at 23 05. Velazquez was third al 23:14. Robertson was sixth at 25:16 and Johnson was scvenih at 26:53. The Louden. louden and Smith trio again finished one. two. three Clay finished with a time of 17:37. Casey had a 17:47 and Josh hid a time of 17:59. Hamden was the No. 4 runner for Delton at 19:42. Jacobs was No. 5 at 19:43 and Bobby Wheeler finished with a time of 23:40 Wrestling Clink Monday through Saturday , on Oct 24-29. boys in grades three through six will be able to participate in a wrestling clinic, supervised by Tom Goggins. Hastings Middle School wrestling coach The program will run for one week at the Hastings Middle School from 3:15-5 p.m (Monday Friday) and 8:30-11 a.m (Satur­ day) The cost for the program is $10 and sponsorships arc available upon request Pre registration is required by sending in the registration form, obtained al the YMCA of­ fice by October 21. ( beerleading ( link On Tuesday and Thursdays, girls in grades three through six. will have the opportunity to participate in a two week cheerleading clinic. The program will meet Oct II. 13. 18 and 20. and will cheer at the Oct. 22 Hastings var sity football game The program ts held at the Hastings High School south balcony from 3:30-4:30 p.m Pre-registration is required and registration forms may be obtained at the YMCA office. The cost for the program is $10 and sponsor I BOWLING SCORES: —■ . . : , ) . ■ Thursday Angris Nashville Chiropractic 144; Ray James Elec 144; Big B’s 10-10; Ups and Downs 10-10. Outboard Inn 9-11. Melekuca Inc 8-12; Hoffman Giris 4-8; Cedar Creek 3-7. Good Games and Series — R Quesada 137; K Sutfin 185498; L. Apsey 215; B Cuddahce 182; J Fisher 155; S Everett 149; S. Greenfield 162467; C. Guernsey 164470. I. Loftus 174; D Brooks 182; S. Rose 166; S. Snider 154448. K McMilkw 155440; B Moody 215-587; T Daniels 111. C Gales 133; P Champawi 164 Wednesday P.M. IH A S Machine 14-2; Nashville Chiroprac­ tic 11-5. Hair Care Censer 106; Varney's Stabies 9-7; Eye and Ent Specialists 7-9; Friendly Home Parties 6-10. Mace's Phar­ macy 6-10; Misfits 6-10; Lifestyles 6-10; Valiev Realty 5-11. High Games and Series — k. Becker 322-520. L Elliston 178-508; P Smith 191-503. T Soya 176452; S Pennington 168449; S. Bnmmer 153446; L. Yoder 1^6444. C. Shelknbarger 162444; B Johmon 165445. B High 150439; G Otn L/6441. B Norns 158436, S. Drake 164436. B Miner 179416; D Bums 155423. B Estep 154417; C. McKay 143411; D Brewer 159-385; P Castleberrv 1^7 389 E Hammootree 134-381; P. Fredenckson 134 354; B Wilson 140402; J. Leo 130-361; J. Doster 141-371; D. Moore 136- 362. R. Rochard 145; B Smith 155; R. Murphy 162; T. Christopher 483. M Brun mer 4>4. * Thursday A.M. Nne and Gales 164; Slow Pokes 12-8; Hummers 11-9; Leftovers 11-9; Varneys 10- 10; Valley Realty 10-10; Thomappk Trading Post 8-12; Questions Marks 8-12; Bosleys 7-13; Algoaqma Farm 5-15; Le Harves 5-11; Hastings Bowl 5-?. (xx>d G antes awl Series - k Thomason 176-511; C. Ryan 145418; B Moore 137- 363; S. Dryer 177440; A. Allen 157437; N Totten 183486. I Ruthruff 162438; C. Clouse 148402 1. Seeber 139-362; B Bodn 114-274; D. Nelson 149-365. D Collier 154-372; S. Lambert 154440; J Piper 100-203; G Scoby 142; T Joppae 136; P Goodey 158. C Stuart 160; J. McKeough 162; P Fisher 167; O Gillom 142; S Salazer 101; T Teixeera 184 ,vi<NMxav Mixers Deweys Auto Body 124; Michelob 11-5; Hamler Tours 11-5; Three Ponies Tack 11-5 TM Lassies 104; Girrbachs 8-8; Mr Bruce's 6-10; Rowdae Giris 610; Outward Ap­ pearance 610; Hastings Bowl Suters 5-11; Unique Washtub Duo 5-11; Jo’ Bookkeeping 5-11. Gand Games and Series — B Johnson 173470; A. Hall 174466. R Shapkv 174495. J McMillion 181481; J. Mercer 179463; K Keller 158470 Good Games - J. Ogden 163; F. Schneider 168; N Taylor 155. M Wieland 168; R. Davenport 148; V. Pierson 205. A. Smith 101; B Howes 157; A. Graham 135; D. Hughes 171; R Bennett 126 YMCA of Barry County Adult Floor Hockey Standings Team W-L Destroyers.......................................................... 2-0 Red Rookies............................... 2-0 Progressive Graphics 0-2 Dimmers. McPhillips .0-2 YMCA-HaadB(* Youth Council's Winter/Spring Women’s Volleyball Ixague A League: Bob's Gun & Tackle........................................8-1 Leafwood Lumber............................................ 6-3 Sound Express...................................................5-4 Winebrenner Construction............................ 4-5 ICS........................................ 2-7 Hastings Burial Vault...................................... 2-7 B League: Ink Spots............................................................. 9-3 Snider Satellites................................................. 8-1 Garrison/Hanover House................................ 7-5 Goodenough Goodies...................................... 5-4 Crystal Flash..................................................... 6-6 Ray James Electric...........................................4-8 E.W. Bliss.......................................................... 3-9 Title Office.........................................................3-9 YMCA Adult 3-oo-3 Basketball Bosley.................................................................. 3-0 Garrison..............................................................2-1 Van Houten......................................................... 1-2 Couglins..............................................................0-3 by Lawrie Newton Jon HoMor. right, receives instruebon from John Jacobs on the first day of the Young American Sowfing Association s junior bowling league The six to 12 year olds bowl on Tuesdays, the 13-22 year olds on Saturday In four-person teams at the Hastings Bowl Jacobs said there is sttl time lo sign up to get in on the league The cost is $3 50 and there is a one time $5^5 fee tor sanctioning Sundav Aftenroon Mixed FGH 104; Who's Next 9-3; 4 H's 8-8; .Mow Teys 8-8. Suks 2BU 7-9. Wanca Be's 7-9. The Rebels 64. CAM 5-1T. K. Lambeth 150. R. Leos 168; J. Herman 151; P Stanhope 199; J. Jacobs 192; K. Greenfield 236533; W Cogswell 183; P King 171; D. Herman. Jr. 163; R. Fay 166; S. Redman 182; B Redman 187. N Lambert 162; BJ Jacobs 143; S Landes 166. 173. 170509; H King 153; A Gross 121; K. Ountrenne 127; M Herman 141; A. Redman 144. T Redman 175471 Bowieretus Keel OU 11-5; Carhon Center Exc 11-5; Dorothy's 9-7; Hecker Ins 7-9; Bennett Ind 5-11; D J Eiectnc 5-11. Good Games A Series: T Elliston 146405; J MqMdlen 166456; G. Potter 156429; P Bntten 136394; L. Courtney 158462; B Blakely 183476; L Elhston 220569; E Ulrich 183-531; B Hathaway 191482; B. Maim KO. Brifchiriu 147; L Doster 162; K Fowler 169. Tuesday Mixed Mason/Davis Line 15-5; Lil Demons 15-5; Pin Seekers 144; Country Bumpkins 11-9; Consumers Concrete 10-10; Woodmansee Construction 9-11; Gillons Construction 8-12; Neil's Printing 7-13; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 614; Black Sheep 5-15. Mens High Games & Series M. Zimmerman 173; B. Woodmansee 183; H. Bowman 220; R Reed 225411; P Snore 194; M. Guy 191-549. Womens High Games & Series C. Reed 167; S. Bowman 18O4<8; B. Wilk­ ins 212; K. Zimmerman 143; L. Gillons 155. The Hastings third and fourth grade foot­ ball team again came from behind al the half to win their game. Saturday. The learn de­ feated Marsh-JI 13-11 Dustin Bowman scored both tcxichdowns. the first coming on the opening kickoff in the second half, the second on a pass fror» Bryan Lee. James Kimmell ran in the extra point after Bowman's first touchdown which made the difference in the game. According to the coaches great defense was played by Joey Aspinall. Josh Bailey. Brock Reaser. Drew Bowman and [.onnie Ramblin Aaron Snyder had a 38-yard punt to sei Marshall deep in lheir own territory. Tbe fifth and sixth grade team shut oui Harper Creek 13-0 Sean Tefft scored the two touchdowns and Teddy Greenfield busted through the line for the rxtra point. Tbe coaches said the Okie Towne Tavern 82 beat Maple Valley Merchants. Score: 12-11. Okie Towne Tavern 82 beat Bosley VLaw and Disorder. Score. 18-17. Olde Towne Tavern 81 beat MAR Engineering, Inc. Score. 19-10. Schedule for Thursday. Oct. 6 — 6:00 105 N. Main Nashville. Ml 49073 Pennock Hospital’s YOVNC BABYSITTERS CLASS Sot., Oct. 8 • 9 am-12 noon whole team played an outstanding football game. Tbe seventh graders were shut out by Harper Creek. 19-0 but the coaches said the boys never gave up in the game and defen sive players of note were John Eggers. David Welton and Josh Malik. The eighth grade team evened its record to 2-2 with a 14-7 win over Harper Creek. Shane Slaughter had a number of passes completed in the air attack by Hastings with Mike Nystrom and Billy Blair being the leading recovers. David Barnum scored both touchdowns and Greg Brower kicked for a two-point conversion. Tom Edmonds had two fumble recoveries and Blair had a quarterback sack. The coaches said Josh Bundy had a good day rushing and lhe win came with a total icam effort. Hastings 1994 Fall Co-Ed Softball Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat . 9 to 12 (517) 852-3906 p.m.. Maple Valley Merchants vs. Bosley's/Law Disorder. 7:15 p.m.. Maple Valley Merchants vs. Olde Towne Tavern 81. Olde Towne Tavern 82. Carpet, Vinyls, Ceramic Tile, Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling UTCHtN&UTM We’ve Pulled It Off! For further Information plaaaa call 948-3125 OAK Senior Citizen* Fnend 13-3. Woodmansee 124; Brewer 11- 5; Brodock 11-5; Ludescher 9-7; Nash 9-7; D. Hall 84; kuempei 8-8; M Hail 8-8; Beckwith 84; Otis 7-9; Schlacter 7-9; Keeler 74. Moucoulis 7-9; Jesick 610. Snyder 610. Fiiia^y 4-12; N Hall 3-13 Good Womens Scores - G Potter 160. P Castleberry 190; P Snyder 165; G. Otis 163; L. Johns*.. 155; I. Hilson 135; D Brewer 158. Good Mens Games - J Dull 177; B Terry 226; C Baker 203. T Hall 199; B Phillips 182; C Haywood 187; T. Spokestra 177; P Otn 167. B Cooley 162; P Hithon IM; C. Rae 155 I HICKORY Quality. Style. And A Free Faucet Or Free Financing*. It s i value you canl afford to miss' Buy any style <d HomeCrest cabmetry and eryoy all the quality and features HomeCrat is known (or — plus your choice of a free Utehea Euvet er free fiuidif with 6 months same as cash! Select from HomeCrtst s complete Ime of traditional and contemporary designs for kitchens and baths — 32 different cabinet ASH styles, all featuring HomeCrest's soba wood doors: your choke of finishes. Offer Ends Novtmbtr If, 1994 MAPLE Sunday Mixed ■Fearsome 4 124; Hooter Crew 11-5; Holey Rolkra 11-5; HAL 11-5 Load Hogs 106; Undecided 9-7; Tasmanian's 3-7; Freeman's 8fc-7fc; B S ers 8-8; Dynamites 7-9; Misfits 74; Alley Cats 6*-9 H; Really Rotten* 610; Friends 610; Nine Pins 610; Rookies 64; Dlehards 44; Beginners 2-14 W.mem High Games aad Series - L. Barnum 179-530; S Neymeiyer 201499; M Briggs 177459; D Hughes 181485. D Woods 172452; P Miller 165428; S Cross 164428; K Rentz 141-389. B Moody 203. L. TiOey 197; M Hodges I7|. K Suifin 191. T Huey 166; D Vickers 162; S Craven 141 Mem High Games and Scries - D Barnes 222-652; J Barnum 235420; R Lmk 211-533; F Huey 201-525. K Bushee 190-513; B Hodges 213483; B Drayton 175471 R Fay 175479; F Mead 157465. J Davis 171463. M Cross 187461. M Tides 201. J Banimus 188. J Kohler 180. D Fnend 165. S Krallman 151 ships arc available upon request Class is limited to 50 people Adult City league Soccer Meeting On Wednesday. Oct 12. ai 8:15 p m. in Room B 205 of the Hastings High School. the YMCA will be having a manager's meeting for lhe organization of the 1994-95 adult city indoor soccer league Each team which par ticipalcd last year and wants to play in this year’s season, should send a representative League organization, rule changes, fees and league starting times will be covered Teams will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. There is a limit on the number of teams which can participate so attendance at the meeting is important The league will begin late/mid-Novembcr and play on Wednesday s at the Hastings High School For more information call the YMCA at 945-4574 Adult Chy League indoor Basketball League On Wednesday. Oct. 12. at 7 p.m. in Room B 205 of the Hastings High School, the YM­ CA will be having a manager's meeting for the organization of the 1994-95 adult city league basketball season Each team which participated last year and wants to play in this yean seaso.- should send a representative. Ixague organization, rule changes, fees and league starting times will be covered. Teams will be registered on a first-come, first-served basis. There ts a limit on the number of teams which can participate so attendant** at lhe meeting is important. The league is slated to begin the middle of November. For more information, call the YMCA. 945-4574. A.PJt. J6 95% lubitct to approotd crodt at partKtpatmg dtolm. Payoffby and oftixth month to hoot frnanct chants wamod. Mnutnum purdmm of 10 k.tchan ar bath cabmats roquirod LAMINATE Greeting cards you can make in our store... in minutes. WHITE SPRING RAM •V«n*tik Spray/Strwn •Solid Brass •Durable Epoxy Finish ♦ Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 •QaaMy Cmari HomeCrestii Cabinetry �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 6, 1994 Pre-trial scheduled for man accused in fatal traffic crash A Friday, Oct 7. pre-trial was scheduled last Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 28-year-old Middleville man charged with manslaughter in the traffic death of a 17-year-old Caledonia student last October Timothy A Tape is accused of causing the death of Vito Lombardo Jr., who was a senior at Caledonia High School, in an auto accident tn Thomapple Township Oct. 23. Tape faces a count of commuting manslaughter with a motor vehicle, a charge that is punishable by up to 15 years in prison or a $7,500 fine, or both He is also charged with causing Lombar do's death while drhing drunk, a charge that carries a maximum sentence of 15 yean or a $2300 to $10,000 fine, or both. Tape s li­ cense also would be revoked if he is con­ victed. He is charged with failing to stop at a seri­ ous personal injury accident, as well, which is punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. Tape stood mute to the charges in March and not guilty piers were entered on his be­ half Lombardo wa, driving *south on M-37 near Finkbeiner Road when his vehicle was hit head-on by a nartubound truck driven by Tape, according to Barry County Sheriff's deputies They said the truck crossed the center line to hit Ixxnbardo Lombardo was trapped in the car. but was extricated and taken by helicopter to Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids, deputies said He died from his injuries the next day COURT NEWS: Lombardo's passenger. Tcllis Brown, 17. of 6225 Wing Ave., Kentwood, was not hurt, deputies said. In other recent court bustneu • A 35-year-old Hastings man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a 12-yew-old girl in 1989 was convicted Monday of all but one of the charges against him at the end of a week-long jury trial Kenneth J. Lancaster was convicted of eight counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison He was also convicted of one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison The jury members reportedly found Lancaster not guilty of one of the firstdegree charges against him. Sentencing was set for Oct 27. * A child abuse charge pending against a 37-year-oid Shelbyville man was dropped by the prosecutor's office Charles C Halboth had been charged with one count of third-degree child abuse, a Banner CLASSII Call...The Hasdnsa BANNER • Kt i rt ation Kt al I siuit 1984 HONDA 110, 3 wheeler, runs good, good shape. $450. 948-4046 or 948-2354. WANTED: Land io the country under 110,000. Hulinee I Middleville erea. 943-5337. \n!n/in \ A ( "lit i iibh it BUYING- OLD POST­ CARDS. adv. cards, pocket watches, also watch chains, jeweioy. Phone 616-948-4094 Hastings The family of Richard “Don" Williams wish we could tell each of you Thank You" for your many acts of canng. kindness and most of all your p> ayers, but lhe list would be endless and we do not want to leave anyone ouL Your flowers. cards, hugs, gifts of food and money will long be remembered. Cod Bleu each of you in helping tn lose our heartache. Joyce Williams Rob. Reoccca Williams and Ashley Holly Williams Bob and Carolyn Munn Fred Williams Jr. CARD OF THANKS Please accept my most sincere Thank yon's to the Neighbor­ hood Ctab Kilpatrick Church far lhe marvelous luncheon after Kay's me monam, Viola for the Cunningham Acres, and all of my dear fnends of the Club, the tribute io Uncle Kay that was read by Rev George Speas lhat my neice Sally Lundquist wrote, and all Kay's and my fnends who have been so good about bringing food, and visiting with me. Please keep doing the visiting. Also my brothers and their wives who have been so faithful, I love you all and need all of you. A iso io the Lakewood Commun­ ity Ambulance, the girts who were always here when we needed them, a spec.*! thanks to Lorraine Bronson and Floyd who was so willing aad kind to share Lorraine. And many thanks for the cards which 1 have received Thanks to Carts Super Market for their gift of food. And a special thanks for lo lhe third floor nurses who look such wonderful care of Kay, and Dr. Wildern for the care and concern We all tried so hard. Irene Moore THE FAMILY OF Clircnce R. McClurkin wishes to thank our families, neighbors, and many friends for the love, support, prayers, cards, flowers, food and money during the sudden and unexpected loss of our loved one. We all greatly apprcc^te lhe kindness and help everyone has given us trough this hard tunc. Also thank you to lhe people who sent dooauocs to the Park­ insons Disease Foundation, the Caledonia Firemen for their quick responce and lhe 911 Ambulance staff. Thanks to lhe emergency staff, nurses, and docton at Blodgett Memorial Medical Center. Special thanks to Pastor Shortery, Wren Funeral Home, and the Moose Lodge for the nice luncheon. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Thank you Brenda McClurkin Dan and Michelle McClurkin Kelly and Greg Czindcr Connie and Bill Zaidcl Lori Gould Micheal Gould grandchildren and great grand children brothers and sisters / Sul, I FOR SALE: BLACK WALNUT and red oak, kiln dried $130 a boardfool. Call after 8pm. 945-9360. Sale \uionntii\t 1981 PONTIAC BONNEVIL­ LE 350 Chevy motor. $600 OBO. Please cal! Scott at I „r H, in LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY,all occasions. The NoleLake. 672-5229 or 891-1990. II unit’d WANTED: USED World Book encyclopedia act. 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CONGRATULATIONS LAKEWOOD COMMUNITY Ambulance on great service for the past three years. We have appreciated you! Wi\< t /hint ou\ USED KENT Woodburaing stove with 18 feet of pipe. Very good working doodibon. make an offer, call 94 8-9967 after 5pm._______________________ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter BANNER: $2 00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1M5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50< bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) I hip Wunnd DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and drivers licenae. 945-9613. FLEXIBLE PERSONNEL u taking apply wirmx in behalf of Buskirk Lumber. Must be hard Working, dependable, and will­ ing to work over-time. Possible Temp to Perm. 948-8555. FLEXIBLE PERSONNEL is currently taking applications for an area manufacturer of small components $5.00/hour, 1st shift. Must be a hard working team player and be able to pass a drug screen. Possible Temp to Perm. 948-8555.____________ FLEXIBLE PERSONNEL is currently taking applications for local- manufacturing m need of hard working team players, with willingness to work various shifts and positions. Must be able to pass a drug screen 948-8555.___________________ HAIR STYLIST WANTED Par: and full time available. 945-5353.___________________ PART TIME WEEKENDS Housekeeping. Apply Parkview Motel, 945-9511.____________ TAKING APPLICATIONS FOR DIRECT CARE staff at our Lake Odessa location. Train ing provided. Call 61^374-0120._______________ WANTED: Welder Arc, Mig. Tig. No drugs, no alcohol. Must be reliable. Phone 623-3926 or 721-8702. high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison, for allegedly causing physical harm to his son last August. Halboth pleaded not guilty to the chwgc last October Officials at the prosecutor s office said the charge was dropped because Halboth had completed parenting classes and not engaged in any disciplinary action recently. • A 36-yew-oid Hastings man convicted of committing larceny in a building in 1992 was sentenced to 12 months in jail and five year of probation Robert L. Wyatt was also ordered to pay $4,500 in fines and costs and $459 in restitution. He received credit for 239 days in jail Wyatt also is facing sexual misconduct and weapons charges He is scheduled to stand trial on those charges Oct. 24 Those charges include four counts of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having oral and anal sex in 1990 and 1991 with a boy under 13 years old. First-degree cnmirul sexual conduct is punishable by up to life in prison. He is also charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual assault, punishable by up to five years in prison, and a charge of arranging child sexually abusive activity in 1990 or 1991. a charge (hat carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison or a $20,000 fine. Wyatt faces two counts of possessing a firearm while committing a felonfor allegedly having a shotgun with him while having sex with tbe boy and when tbe sexually abusive activity against the boy was occurring. The felony firearm charges are punishable by two years in prison, which are to be served before tbe sentences on other charges In addition. Wyatt faces a charge of assaulting the boy with the shotgun tn 1991. but without tbe Intent to murder him. Assault with a dangerous weapon carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both He also is charged with assaulting another person in 1990 or 1991. which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. • A 19-year-old Byron Center man accused of safe breaking and other charges pleaded guilty two of those charges. Richard Weedall Jr. pleaded guilty to a count of carrying concealed revolvers in his car in April, punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2300 fine. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering a school on Lacey Road in March, which carries a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison. In exchange for Weedairs pleas, tbe prosecutor's office agreed to drop a charge of safe breaking, which is punishable by up to life in prison, and a count of receiving and concealing stolen firearms, which has a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both Tbe prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge he was carrying a revolver with an unlawful intent, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2300 fine. Sentencing was set for Oct. 13. • A 38-year-old Middleville man accused of breaking into a home on Damoth Road in February pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Paul L. Green pleaded guilty to a count of committing larceny in a building by stealing money from the home, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, (x both In exchange for Green's plea, tbe prosecutor's office agreed to drop a breaking and entering charge, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison, that was also pending against Green. Green told the court during his plea that tbe borne belonged to bis aunt. He said be walked in tbe borne, went in tbe bedroom and took $200 he found. Sentencing was scheduled for Oct. 13. • An 18-year-old Dowling man who broke into two automobiles in February was sentenced on two of tbe break-in charges to Hillsdale stops Hastings eagers A strong defensive showing by Hillidile held Mindy Schaubel to eight and Jenny King and Moily Arnold lo three and two points respectively u the Lady Hornell stopped tbe Saxon cagen 57-37. Tuesday The scouts for Hillsdale did their job as Schaubel was held to a free throw and Arnold a field goal in the first half. A little reshuffling of lhe offense in the second half had Hastings outscoring tbe Homeis 26-25. bui lhe 32-9 half time deficit was loo big of a hole out of which to climb Janette Jennings was lhe leading scorer for the ld«Jy Saxons with 12 points She was also four for four from the free throw line Schaubel finished the game with eight points Neither team was hot from the floor with Hastings shooting 21 percent and Hillsdale 40 percent With the 44-22 win over Albion last week, the Lady Saxons gre 2-7 overall and 1-2 in the Twin Valley The team will travel to Marshall tonight (Oct 61 and boat Battle Creek Lakeview Oct. 10 in a pair of conference match ups. one year tn Jail and five years of probation. Judge Shuster delayed sentencing Joseph E. Cole II on a charge of possessing stolen property until Sept. 28. 1995. * The judge said he delayed the sentencing to give lhe court a chance to sec if Cole's behavior improves while he is on probation. "Unless wc have beautiful reports a year from now. you .nil go to prison." Shuster said. Cole pleaded guilty tn July to two counts of breaking into automobiles to steal more than $5 in property He also reportedly pleaded to receiving and concealing more than $100 in stolen property In exchange, the prnsccuttr agreed to drop a charge of breaking into an occupied dwelling, maliciously causing more than $100 in damage to the home. and attempting to break into another automobile Cole received 122 days credit. Two hurt in rear-end crash HASTINGS — A 14-yaar-oH Hastings girl and a Battle Creak man were hurt Monday morning in this rear-end crash at the Intersection of Hanover and Clinton streets Hastings City Police report. David T. Hustwick. 45, of 602 S. Hanover, Hastings, was driving south on Hanover at 7:55 a.m. when he stopped at the Clinton Street intersection to make a left turn, officers said. Steven P Fnin. 33, of Battle Creek, was also southbound on Hanover and rear-ended Hustwick's car. police said. Fruin and Hustwick's passenger, Elizabeth A. Hustwick. 14, who was not wearing a seat belt, were reported injured in the collision They were both taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Fruin was ticketed for failing to stop in a deer assured distance and driving with a suspended license, officers said. POLICE BEAR _______________________________________________________________________________ Boat cover stolen at Gun Lake ORANGEVIIJ,E TWP. — Thieves stole a $400 pontoon boat cover from a home on England Point last week, deputies at tbe Barry County Sheriffs Department report The cover reportedly was stolen between Sunday, Sept. 25, and Tuesday, Sept. 27. Tbe owner of lhe cover told deputies it had been lying on a dock for a couple of days. When it began to rain, she went to pul lhe cover on the boat and discovered it missing, deputies said. Two-car crash injures local woman HASTINGS — 29-year-old Hastings woman was hurt Friday in a two-car crash at the intersection of West Mill Street and North Broadway. Hastings City Police said. Christine A. Coon, of 330 W. Mill, was driving west on Mill at 10:17 p.m. when she came to the intersection at Broadway, officers said Coon told police she looked both ways and then proceeded across Broadway. As she neared the other side of the road, however, she was hit by a southbound car driven by Joseph J. Rodriguez, 16, of 729 S. Montgomery St Hastings, officers said. Rodriguez told police that because of heavy rain at the time of the accident he did not see Coon's car until it came across the road in front of him. Coon was injured in the crash and was treated by a Lansing Mercy ambulance crew. She was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way Neither Rodriguez nor his passenger, Kevin E. Sufurd, 17. of 1495 Yeckley Road. Hastings, were reported injured. Rodriguez was ticketed for having an expired license plate, officers said Appliances stolen in break-in ASSYRIA TWP. — Burglars stole a $150 microwave and a $250 television when they broke into a home on Lacey Road recently, troopers at the Michigan State Police post tn Hastings report. The home was broken into between 9 a.m Friday. Sept. 23. and 1:30 p.m lhe next day. troopers said. The victim told police she returned home to find her door kicked in Officers seek domestic assault charges HASTINGS — Officers at the Hastings Police Depar.ment report they are seeking warrant charge of domestic assault against 19-year-okj Hastings man who allegedly grabbed a worr>an in his home last Thursday night. Witnesses said the man asked tbe woman to leave the residence, and when she did not. he grabbed her by the hair and dragged her out of the house. Car accident injures Middleville teen CALEDONIA — A 15-year-old Middleville resident was hurt in an auto mishap Sunday in the parking lot of Seif A Sons Cnevrolei in Caledonia. State Police at lhe Hastings post report. Harvey J. Cowham. of 5100 Whitneyviile Road, was driving through the parking lot al 4:30 p.m. with Darin R Jousi ma. !6. of 5911 Cherry Valley. Middleville, when Jousema ran his pickup into an electric pole on lhe kx. troopers said Cowham. who was not wearing a seat belt, was injured and had to go to Pennock hospital where he was treated and released Woodland man sought in domestic assault WOODLAND TWP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report they are seeking a domestic assault warrant for a 29-year-old Woodland Township man The man reportedly got tn an ar/ument with a woman at a Clark Road home last Thursday evening The two got into a pushing match, then the man grabbed the woman with both hands and farced her onto the fioor. police said. The fight then ended Kitten stolen from pet shop * HASTINGS — A kitten was reported stolen from Blair's Pet A Garden Supplies *Saturday. Sepi 24. Hastings City police officers said An employee told officers the 12-week-old kitten, which was worth $125, was stolen out of a cage in the front of tbe store. The theft occurred between 2:30 p.m. and 3:10 p.m. police said � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-10-13.pdf 4f48785dc02a77183d3650525a779a22 PDF Text Text H'SII*r' 7 VEHART HAS? N'.sj M. Aj.us I8rj3 Education reform hot forum topic See Page 2 County budget at $7.4 million Senate hopefuls visit 1st Friday See Page 3 See Page 6 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 rUiUhSi l 1*1 s.JWuh si* nasi inqi. *’”•’*-* Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13.IBM VOLUME 140. NO. 35 __ PRICE 25* — Teen waives probable cause in abduction A 16-year-old Nashville Jiri waived pro­ bable came in Probate Coon Tuesday for her alleged part in a child abduction and car theft Sept 27. Ntcotc rtuii ano ncr stiomcy. nsiciwci Mcftulhps. told Court Administrator/Referee Robert Nida that they choae to wane probable cause. which meant Hull neither admits nor denies any part of the charge, against her. Hull and Tylene Dypiper. also 16. were back in court for a preliminary hearing on charge, they abducted g-moaah-old Jnaarhan Younger of Lake Odessa and took with bun in hta mother's car Mice in the Grand Rapids suburb of Wynming apprehended the two teen, the following day after a 26-hour search aad the baby was returned safely to his parents. Rodney and Shannon Younger Dypiper's preliminary hearing in Probate Court was adjourned until nest week. After Hull and her attorney waived pro­ bable cause. Rodney and Shannon Younger were allowed Io apeak in court "What if rehabilaabon doesn't work?" asked Rodney "We were lucky to get our ton beck in yne niece and I cooUa't lire with myself rf Ous Happened to aonaeotK else. I am very angry over what she has done ao my family and feel that she aeeds to be taught a lesaon ." He added that it is hard for han Io treat peo­ ple now. and that he is concerned that the baby may have been traumatized by the incident Shannon Younger Mud. "She (Hull) knew »hu the was doing aad I believe the had it planned for awhile. She pul me through a lot of areas ." Karen South. Hull's probation office, agreed with Ycuuger. saymg she believed Hull had planned her actions "Nicote has a history of running away and avoiding consequence.." Smith mad. "She has been detained numerous times. We have ao look to the future for something that will help her Io stop running and team to handle difficulties Nicole needs to be placed somewhere that die could be taught how to handle dungs, but be harsh as well." South added that Hull has been a top resi­ dent al the Calhoun County juvenile facility wnh good behavior .u.> lhai die felt Hull was making progress while staying there since bemg apprehended McPhillipp agreed with the probation of­ ficercomments. "Nicote n not treating this lightly and she understands the seriousness of the situation. " the attorney said "She is remorseful for what she put the family through and I believe she is sincere." Nida summed up the hearing by saying that Hull is "not a stranger to the court" and had been on probation and in foster care at the tune of the incident. "Nicote has begun to understand that her age doesn't protect her from her actions." he said. These are very serious allegations and she has a long history," He ordered that Hull be returned to the Calhoun County detention facility pending further action Nida mid that Hull', lawyer win be able io choree whether »Imre the caae heard by a judge or a jury of tit people The case is expected to come up within the next two months Nida added that there has been no request by the prosecuting attorney to try Hull as an adub. to the care will remain in juvenile court No bad was ret. since Hull a to remain u the juvenile facility Nida told her that die will be responsible for paying 320 in assessment fees and MO m court rervice foes "I expect you to make better decroom, he told Hull before he adjourned the hearing "You know that you are at the end of your rope, and that consequences can be stiff." Hull's mother was not prerem al the hear mg. but Dypiper > was Dypiper s hearing was held after Hull's because her attorney. Stephanie Fekkcs. was busy with another care in district court al the same time Fekkes asked for another adjournment until she receives a full copy of the police report and IMT lews conducted by police. She said they bet-rue one of the charges was unwar —real, but didn't elaborate .■da granted the adjournment until 9 a m Thursday. Oct. 20 Dy piper will remain in the Allegan County lu.enile facilny until then Hull has been charged wrth maliciously tak mg and erasing a child, unlawfully taking an auto and fleeing and eluding police Dypiper is charged with the first two offenses only Nick Hoffman (toft) and T.L. Stenaalbarton shared first-place honors In the “Spot or Breaking News” category of the Michigan Press Association “Better Newspaper Contest." The Banner's “Progress ’•4" took second In “Special Sections." Banner, two reporters win awards in contest The Banner has woe two awards in the 1994 Michigan Press Association Belter Newspaper Contest. Reporters Nick Hoffman and T.L. Stenzelbarton shared first place in the "Spot or Breaking News" category for Class C weekly newspapers. They won for their story "Mmmg 3-year-old found after 3-hour search." which appeared in the Dec. 23. 1993. edition of the Banner Th* Banner's 1994 "Progress" edition took second place in the Class C weeklies' "Special Sections" categories. Class C weeklies are those with circulation of 5.001 io 10.000. The Banner's latest circuiatioa figures have it listed as just over 7.000. Hoffman and Stenzelbanon collaborated on a story about 3-year-oid Daniel Kester of Lake Odessa, who wandered away from the back yard of his grandparents' home in Casdetoa Township. He was found later tha* day. about a mile east of hts grandparents' home by a rdkhigan State Police helicopter. The coverage inchided a photo of Daniel's mother. Cindy, picking up the boy after he had been rescued. fhe judges for the contest, who were from th Tennessee Press Association, said of the story. "Incident thoroughly covered — ♦/ould-be tragedy has a happy ending. With depth of reporting, even the smallest details noted." "Progress '94. Profiles in Business and Indmtry." was the special supplerr. it to the May 19 edition of the Banner The J-Ad Graphics news department, in­ cluding Assistant Editor Elaine Gilbert. Jean Gallup. Sharon Miller, Hoffman, Stenzel bar­ ton, Margaret Fowler. Barbara Gall. Teresa Fnth and Editor David T. Young, compiled the news stories and took pictures. Perry Har­ din and Shelly Sulser handled photo processing. The judges from Tennessee said. "Features interesting, photos good, coven all areas of interest well. Color reproduction very good." The color was handled by the production department and press room. The advertising and sates staff helped with layout. The entire special project was supervised by John. Fred and Steve Jacobs “It certainly makes us feel good that an out­ side party has recognized us for quality." Front cover of the *94 Progress edition, printed In full process col­ or by J-Ad Graphics. Young Mid. “We think we here tome exceitent people here, so the awards were deserving. "Nick and T.L. did a terrific job on a breaking story that could have been a tragedy, bte had a happy ending That's the kind of story we really enjoy reporting." Members of the Teanesaee Press Associa­ tion reviewed 2,469 entries submitted by 142 Michigan weekly and daily newspapers. City Council OKs next phase of ‘streetscape’ project by David T. Yvun» Editor The next phase of Hastings ’Streetscape’ project bis been given the go-abend by the City Council Council Monday night voted (-1 to loan the Downtown Development Authority $700,000 to pay for extensico of downtown beautification to tome side street! and west on Ute State Street candor to tbe city limns, where a new welcome sign will be erected with landscaping The first phase ot the Streetscape, m tbe heart of the downtown area, was completed about a year ago. The second phase ot the DDA project, however, had to be pit on bold because ot uncertain funding with passage of Proposal A But it was noted al Monday nights council meefing that even with Proposal A. which reduces property tax revenue, the tax increment financing used ta DDA projects will generate about $240,000 a year Tax increment financing 'captures' extra tax revenue from increased assessments caused by improvements within a designated DDA district. With the $240,000 in expected annual revenue, it was estimated that the loan io the DDA should be repaid by three years So. tbe repayment deadline was set fa Dec. 31. 1997 The DDA Board, which met late in September, voted to recommend proceeding with the second phase ot the project The second phase specifically will include beautification ot north-south Michigan. Jefferson and Church sheets from Coot Io Apple Streets, of West State Street from Broadway to Cook Road and of a new welcome sign at the wexl city limits, which will include lighting and landscaping The figure ot 3700.000 was an estimate. Il was set at 3632.000 when the entire "Streetscape" project was proposed, but Mayor Mary Lou Gray said that was two yean ago. Maya Pro Tem Frank Campbell, before the vote was taken Monday evening, said. "We got this project started and I don't want to see it not completed Campbell said he’d like to shoot for bidding on the entire project before Dec. 31 in order to maximize revenue, but City manager Howard Penrod pointed out. "We don't have much more than 3700.000 (in the city's contingency fund) to loan out al this tune." Councilwoman Mm am White agreed with Penrod. saying. "I'd like to see it done now. too. but we have to consider what might happen down the road " Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum cast the lone dissenting vote, commenting that "It's too much money for me to feel comfortable loaning to anybody She added that the DDA still owes the city about 3150.000 tor the first phase ot the project. But Gray said. "Were not loaning this money Io just anybody, we re loaning 11 to oureelvex. and II comes back later with (7 percent) interest and we're making a maja improvement fa the caanunity. "We re in a unique poeilion." the mayor continued "We've met all of tbe deadlines and this is the last piece of tbe pfe." Another Issue that lock up considerable discussion Monday was ever a proposed new ordinance governing captex bousing The ordinance was adopted on a 7-2 vole, with Ketchum and Evelyn Brower voting against d. Tbe measure essentially concurs with suae law t hat says duplexes can be built cnly on state highways, unless there is approval of a special uae permit Doug and Doroha Cooper, who own a duplex and right now wouldn't be affected by the ordinance, expressed objections, saying that the ordinance is no restrictive. Doroiha said, "h's difficult to do a duplex fa senior citizens and tbe handicapped and meet city requirements." Brower, in explaining her opposition, said. "1 don't see any reason they cannot be allowed any place in town as long as tbe neighbors donl object." But Councilman David Jasperse. who alao is chairman of the Planning Cnmmirrton said there is a reason fa orderly zoning within a community snd commented. "If you See STREETSCAPE continued page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1994 News Briefs: Parade to mark 40th anniversary Celebrating an event thai began 4<) years ago, the theme for this year’s Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas Christmas kickoff weekend will be "Keeping Chmt in Christmas The 1954 Christmas parade earned na­ tional attention because of its theme. "Let's Put Christ Back in Christmas " This year's weekend celebration will be held Dec. 2-4. It will include a kickoff onen house at chamber offices, strolling carolers and Community Sing Friday, Dec 2; a pancake breakfast at McDonald's in the morning, parade at 2 pm. and free movies for children and storytelling at the library Saturday. Dec. 3; and a live nativity Sunday. Dec 4 For more information, call the chamber office at 945-2454 Right to Ufa meets Oct. 18 RifM lo Life <rf B«ry County will hold Hx nunthly meeting <m Tuextay. Oct It. al 7 p.m al Grace Wesleyan Church. 1302 S. Hanover Street. Hastings Call 948-4033 for help or additional information Candidates to have fund-raising events Two fund-raising events are expected lo help candidates for the 87th District State Representative seat. Republican candidate Terry Geiger will ha*e a pig roast Saturday afternoon at the home of Dan aad Linda Parker. 3770 Bender Road. Middle* die. begun mg at 4:30 p.m. State Rep. Bob Bender will be special guest Cost is $25 per family and $10 per person. Meanwhile. Democrat Rjbert Ed­ wards will have a "meet the candidates" event from 4 to 7 p.m today (Thursday. Oct. 13) at the Maple Grove Township hail, jest south of Nashville oa M-66 Su-c Senate candidate ScoV Meaning also is is expected to be oa hand Pumpkin curving workshop planned The Hastings Public Library will sponsor a repeat of a pumpkin carving clime in two aeaaaoas. al 10.30 and 11 a m Saturday, Oct. 22. Kids will have a chance to carve or paint a jacko-iaatera face oa a pumpkin to take home. The library will provide all the tools, pumpkins, paint and she for the fe* at 121 S Church S The pumpkins were growi. especially for this library event by Glen Schondelmayer Participants can pre-register by calling the library at 945-2463 Children ages 9 and younger must bring an adult along to help w ith the project Those who plan to attend should bring appropriate clothing because pumpkin carving has been known to be messy work. All Hallow’s Eve at Charlton Park The second annual "AU Hallow s Eve" celebration for children agesa 12 and younger will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday. Oct. 29. at Chariton Park Activities will include a costume con­ test. jack-o-lantern contest, mummy wrap races, apples on a string, storytell­ ing. old-fashioned treats and hay rides. Admission ts $3 for kids ages 12 and under, and adults ages 13 and older can get in for $ I with a children's ticket. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 28. For more information, call the park of­ fice at 945-3775 Jaycees to offer Haunted House The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees again will sponsor the Haunted House fond rawer, starting Thursday. Oct 20. from 6 to 9 p.m. at a location seven miles uMith of town on South Wall Lake Rond The house will be available for "tours" from Oct. 20 through Oct. 23 and from Oct. 27 through Halloween On Sunday. Oct 30. the ’xycee* will have a non-scary matinee from I to 3 p.m.. a hay ride through a "haunted" forest, a trip through a straw maze and a best costume contest with prizes Another feature for evenings will be the night-time putting green, where anyone who gets a Haunted Hole in One can take the house tour for free Charges for an evening are $5 for adults and $3 for children Money raised Will be used tor Jaycee projects for the community For more information, call 948-9224 or 945-9454 French Voyageurs, dulcimers to visit The French Voyageur living history encampment and Thornapple Dulcimer Club will visit historic Bowens Mills from 11 a m to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday for the next in the "Il’s Cider Time" fall festival senes. Cal and Jenny Lamoreaux will be in charge of the encampment, which will portray American pioneer life in the 18th century The dulcimer club will play on Satur­ day. Mary Taylor and Terry Pen­ nepacker will sing country and gospel music Sunday. Bowens Mills also will have the usual cider making demonstrations, the Pioneer Park and lower level of the mill will be open, as will the mill’s main floor museum and gift antique shop. Food will include apple dumplings, apple pies, doughnuts and cider The following weekend. Oct. 23 aad 24. at Bowens Mills will feature a photo contest and show . For more information, call 795-7530. Teacher planning ’crawl for Love’ Nonhwuern Elemenury fourth-grade teacher Tim Newxled plam lo crawl Fri­ day lo rane funds for Love Inc. Newued lot* pari in a crawl for chan ty by hu Album College fratenuy exact ly 17 yean from the dare of hix adven­ ture this time. He will »Urt al 8:30 a m Friday at Northeastern Elementary and crawl across Hastings along Wilson Street. State Road. First Smet » Mill Street out to the Hastings Township sign, then back » Michigan Street lo Love lac. head­ quarters He n collecting pledges for each mile he covers and said he already has earned $1,000. Hastings Chamber director to speak Dixie Stadcl-Manshum. executive director of the Hasting* Area Chamber of Commerce, will be guest speaker at the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce meeting at 7 p m. Thursday. Oct. 27, at the Par Memorial Building She wilI talk about Lake Odessa customers and Lake Odessa business leadership skills and how to encourage more customers to use and enjoy local business. Hastings ano lonta cnsmoer* nave been invied to attend. Showcase to have bluegrass, country Bluegrass and country music will be performed by the Singing Strings. Jim Couch and Terri Pennepacker at 6:30 tonight at the Musicians Showcase at Arby’s Restaurant in Hasting*. The Singing Strings have five members, who hail frvm Middleville and Grand Rapids, who k.ve been together for many year*. They play guitar, man­ dolin. autoharp, bass and fiddle Jun Counch, of Battle Creek, is mak­ ing his first Showcase appearance and Pennepacker is a local country ^nd gospel singer who will sing at Bowens M ilb this weekend Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Next Feed Store show is Nov. 19 The Feed Store Player*' autumn per­ formance of "Fairy Tales. Fables and Foildore” will be at 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, at the Lakewood High School Anyone interested tn taking pan in the production is asked to call 374-4471 or 374-8281 The Feed Store Players, sponosred by the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society, are a group of area people who enjoy entertaining the community with a program of humor, music, storytelling aad ad-lib wit. Tbe programs are based loosely on old-time radio broadcasts, complete with commercials, skits, musical satire and dramatic readings. The Feed Store productions, of which there are three per year, are written and produced by Jim Kinsey and Nina Steed Hospice workshop slated for Nov. 8 A Barry Community Hospice workshop "Muustrv to the Dying" will be held at 8:30a.m. Tuesday. Nov. 8. at Pennock Hospital's Physicians Center. Deb Winkler. Barry Hospice division manager, said the free workshop's goals u to educate and raise awareness of the needs of Hospice patients and to help clergy work with terminally ill patients and their families. The session will include a panel discussion with bereavement c<K»rdinator Rebecca Wilcox. Hospice volunteer the Re' Ken Vaught, social worker Marsha Stadel. Good Samaritan Hospice bereavement chaplain coordinator the Rev Jeff Wnps. and Winkler For reservations or for more informa­ tion. call 948-8452 Senate, House candidates square off over education at Legislative Coffee by Nick Hoffman Staff Writer Candidates for the 23rd State Senate district and the 87th Slate House seat battled over education reform during a Legislative Coffee candidates' forum Monday morning at the County Seat Restaurant in Hastings. State Senator Joanne Emmons and Terry Geiger, tbe Republican candidates, called for more ‘‘innovation” in Michigan's public educational system, and hailed the new charter school concept as a good start The Democrats, Scott Manning and Bob Edwards, said the charter school idea is being abused, however, and they predicted the public school system will run short of money soon. Emmons said charier schools are public schools without geographical boundaries. They are being set up with public money, she said, to help children who don’t fit in at the reg ular public school s "Every child is different and not all children are served in our public schools right now," she said. Children fall between tbe cracks at public schools and in some cases wind up getting kicked out of school, she said. "That disenfranchises a child from tbe very thing he needs io have to be successful,” she said. Emmons said tbe Michigan Educational Association and candidates supported by that group have been attacking the charter schools. ”1 think MEA and tbe schools should encourage those different kind of schools for different kinds of kids.- she sad The main argument, she said, is that charter schools are actually private or religious schools. In fact, tbe schools can only be chartered by universities, community colleges, local school districts and intermediate school uisincts, rmmons saxi. "We hive entrusted them to pick out innovative charter public schools to serve special purposes.’ she said. "There is absolutely no intentxoo that money will be shuttled off lo private religious sctvxils " The bill does not five money lo religious private arimnH. she said, became that would be unconstitutional. Manning naked if Emmons supports alternative education, why baa tbe funding ta such programs been reduced in recent years? Manning served on a board of education for four yean and the funding for alternative educadoo program*dropped couuauat'y. be said. His dutnci now haa lesa progran. il did In 1980. he said, and Proposal A has not helped n financially 'If we are going lo tell tbe truth about where we stand on education, let's get il right.' be said. ’It's hard to offer strong programs lo students when you're constantly wiping them out became of tbe budget' Manning said doesn't have a problem with charter schools, but be believes tbe const itution is dear that public doll an Be lo go only to public schools, not private schools or parochial schools. "A charter school that is not governed by an elected board ot education. tome that's a private school.- be said. "1 will not support diverting money from public education into charter schools. — He said be would not object to a public school system or Intermediate school din nets putting together a charter program, like vocational and technical schools 1 think that's a wonderful opportunity ta students.-be said. Manning said Emmons 'slammed' have the idea that you can put a duples any ' place in the city. I can't help you." He added that tbe new ordinance doesn't change anything already on tbe books, actually it merely clarifies language. In other btumeu Monday evening. lhe toned: • Approved lhe appointment of Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield as deputy city manager, effective immediately. • Accepted a bid of $5,285 from Me Keough Brothers of Hastings to install a 30-ye ar roof at lhe bouse tbe city owns al Fish Hatchery Park. Penrod said tbe city workers could do it themselves somewhat cheaper, but are loo busy now with other projects. "If were going to be responsible for that building.' be said, "we should keep it in good shape and repair.” • Noted that a special work session. open to tbe public, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday. Oct. 17, al City Hall Council Chamber*. Tbe meeting's goal is to have council and tbe new city manager up to speed together on city matters. • Received reports from Mansfield. Campbell. Gray. Ketchum, White and May on tbe recent Michigan Municipal League Convention. Campbell said that of particular interest are the issues of revenue sharing for local governments and unfunded mandates He said be lobbied Gov. John Engler's office for more revenue sharing and against unfunded state and federal mandates, but wasn’t optimistic about chances for change • Adopted a new ordinance dealing with placement of adult businesses within lhe city limits. • Issued a proclamation recognizing Saturday, Oa. 15. as the second annual Barry County Women's Festival Day in Hastings. The candidate* for the 23rd state Senate District and 87th state House seat attended a candidates' forum at the County Seat Monday. Pictured are (from left) Bob Edwards, the Democratic candidate for State Representative. Scott Manning, the Democratic candidate for the Slate Senate, State Sen. Joanne Emmons, the Republican candidate for State Senate , and Terry Geiger, the Republican candidate for the State Representative seat intermediate school districts at another forum when she 'aid charier school* are needed for the bright and gifted student*. "I think all the students in this stale are worth qualify education," Manning said. Edwards said he had no problem with tbe charter school concept as long as it was done within tbe confines of the public education system He read from an article in The Grand Rapids Press Oct. 10 that said most of the funds destined for public charier schools actually go to private schools, however. Reading from inc snide, Edwards said five out of the 10 charters granted by tbe state so far hai c gone to previously private schools "Don't tel> me half truths about a charter system. ’ bv said. "Charters are a way to bail out fast before tbe public education system isn't funded." Edwards said he thinks Barry County's system has done a "wonderful" Job in providing an education for tbe young people. Tbe big problem tbe schools face is providing a quality education with a lack of funds combined with state mandated costs, he said ... . r *A charter school that is not governed by an elected board of education, to me that's a private school, I will not support diverting money from public education into charter schools.9 Scott Manning "Come on. We only get money that tbe state gives us and we can only do so much," be said. Edwards said that Proposal A will not be able to create tbe money public schools will need when costs increase. He predicted that in a year or two there wont be enough funds to fund education. Emmons std she knows of school districts that were going to “die" from lack of funding under the millage system "They are now on a financial footing where there is more funds dedicated to K-12 education than there has ever been." she said. The only way anyone will have enough money is through tbe continued economic growth of the stale, she said. "If there isn’t economic growth, there isn’t going to be anybody who can meet a budget," she said. Manning told tbe audience be thinks education is only one of three critical issue* Michigan will have to face in the next couple of years. Michigan's infrastructure and economic development must be looked at as well, if the state i* to thrive. "Everything we do as a state to move ourselves forward into the 21st century needs to key in on those three areas.” he said. Michigan needs to upgrade its roads, repair its bridges and fix its water and sewer treatment facilities, te said. Manning said there was a time when Michigan ranked near the top in spending on infrastructure and the state had some of tbe best roads in the nation. "Now we are below tbe national average and our roads are in dire straits,” he said. An improved infrastructure will help Michigan become more economically viable, be said. He also called for new strategies to move the state forward and to bring in outside business Geiger was more optimistic, saying tbe work Rep. Bob Bender and Senator Jack Welboni did in the State legislature has given state government an opportunity to put tbe state in a "position of future greatness.” "Had they not served, especially in tbe past four year*, we wouldn't be talking about the changes we've seen, the opportunities that presents." he said. Michigan leads tbe country in job creation and welfare reform, and had a $400 million budget surplus this year, he said. “It’* tbe responsible actions those individuals have taken that provide u* a platform for a tremendous future and to • , ; , continue moving Michigan forward in tbe • direction we’ve seen," be said. The state still needs to improve the job opportunities of those on welfare, to revise and reform the criminal Justice system and to continue improving tbe business climate to create more Jobs and more opportunities for people. "That's why rm running. I want to play a role in re-defining the way tbe state government works for us," he said. Edwards said that he and Geiger agree on what issue* need io be faced, but they differ on how they should be handled. Edwards said that while tbe state needs more prisons and more police on the front line in the war against crime, providing these is not the only action the state should take. He said Lhe average cost of keeping a person in prison for one year is $30,000. "Why don’t we take half o( that and put it into educational and preventative programs'*" he said. Library Board honors administrator The Hosting* Public Library Board of Director* include* (seated, from left) Lorry Hensley. Library Administrator Barbara Schondelmayer, Board President Lindo Lincolnhol, (standing) Maureen Ketchum. Board Secretory Jeanette Kogge, and Vice President Steve Loftus. The picture was taken ot a reception honoring Schondelmayer for 10 years a* Administrator. I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13, 1994 — Page 3 Proposed County budget is $7.4 million by Elate* GBbert Assisiaal Editor The Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday publicly unveiled tbe proposed financial blueprint for 1995. projecting expenditures of $7,409 million and revenues of $7,479 million Expenditures in “94 arc expected to wind up at $6,977 million Anticipated revenues from property taxes, state grants and increased charges for services represent the largest increases to boost next year's budget Commissioners will vote on whether to approve the ’95 budget at its Oct. 25 meeting After a public truth in taxation hearing this week, the board agreed to levy the maximum allowable millage rate for *94 in order to carry out policies and funding levels in the '95 budget The total millage rate will be 6.3334. of which 5.0001 mills are for county general operations. 0.2275 mill for Charlton Park operations. 0.2212 for the County Comnxssion on Aging and 0.8846 mill for the Cental Dispatch E-911 Center By holding tbe bearing and adopting tbe resolution io increase tax levies from the adjusted base tax rate, the county will be able to receive about $231XXX) tn additional revenue. "If we do not do this (levy the maximum allowable rate) it will have a rather devastating affect on tbe budget for Chartion Park. Commission on Aging. Central Dispatch E-91!,* said Commissioner Marjorie Radant. chairwoman of the Finance Committee In the past, we have always gone to the maximum amount.** Commissioner Mark Doster voted against levying the additional millage rate. Commissioner (kxdon Fuhr was absent Even with the approved increase levies, the extra voted millage rates, for Charlton Park. etc., are still not as high as voters originally approved because of the effect of lhe Headlee Tax Limitation Amendment The Headier Amendment is designed to keep the rate of property tax increase no higher than lhe rate of inflation. County Coordinator Jv-lith Petersen noted When Headic. Kicked in in Barry County five or six years ago. tbe millage rate went down. Peterson said. Headlee went into effect earlier in Barry County than in most counties in southern Michigan because "we went through a lot of reappraisals of property in Barry County and they got bumped up real high and it was over the inflation factor, so Headier kicked in quite early." she said "Eaton County did not kick in until a couple of years ago." Proposed *95 Expenditures do not include specific amounts for wage increases for members of four unions that arc still bargaining, for county elected officials and for judges Peterson said that $150,000 had been set aside in the contingency fund to cover those pay increases. The County's Compensation Commission has not met yet to set county elected officials future salaries and neither has the State Compensation Commission, which establishes judges salaries, she said. Courthouse and grounds expenditures have increased by about $50,000 primarily because of new maintenance contracts for two elevators and sophisticated equipment in the new Courts and I -aw Building "Most of the other line items have been held at 3 percent (increases)." Peterson said. However the county's appropriation for Charlton Patk has jumped from $3,300 to $12,000 for 1995 and the County/City Airport appropriation dropped from $22,000 this year to $12,000 next year In addition. $962,948 is budgeted for lhe Sheriffs Department, up from $889,157 this year; and $5,000 is proposed for Social Services hospital appropriation, up from $500 this year While the Juvenile Justice is down to $15,000 from the $19,865 budgeted this year More funds were set aside for child care welfare, from $250 this year to $6,060 in 1995. The Commission on Aging will receive the same amount. $15,000, as il did in 1994; and so will the County Road Commission, which will get $16,000. Commissioner lew Newman asked why no appropriations were made to solid waste, arxl Peterson said that could be taken up later with a budget amendment. Commissioner Sandy James said she had hoped that additional funds would be available for seminar fees. etc. for commissioners to receive more training. "We re attempting to use rescxrcrs that are available to the county without a coat." Peterson said "Td like to point out. however, that a budget is a guideline ~ said Commissioner Marjorie Radant. chairwoman of lhe Finance Committee. "It isn't something cast in stone." she said, noting that lhe revenues will change and the new board might change the proposed budget. Commissioner Robert Wenger proposed granting remonumentation funding at tbe full $15,000 that was requested and commissioners voted 6-1 to approve that change tn the proposed budget which had only set $8,000 for that purpose. Commissioner Mark Doster voted against the increase and Commissioner Gordon Fuhr was absent Remonumentation is a project in the county, as well as the rest of the state, to re­ establish key markers that are used to survey land boundaries to provide permanent and accurate records that will enhance the accuracy of surveys when land is bought and sold Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmayer and Wenger said if the county cut remonumentation funding it would affect the amount of money the county gets back fiom the state fix tnc project "I expect 50 cents on a dollar (return from tbe state), Schondelmayer said Commissioner Sandy James noted that there is a two-year lag time for the county lo receive state reimbursements During discussion of the remonumentation funding, Radant said the Finance Committee geared the budget to try to keep the contingency fund as high as possible, because "we had io dip into contingency last year to balance tbe budget because we had a real money crunch due to tbe freeze on tbe SEV (state equalized value on property) and we had to cut several hundred thousand dollars just to balance tbe budget last year. And we had to dip into the fund balance in order to do that. We don't want to see. in tbe future, that fund balance go down unless you want to lose your Standard A Poor A rating, which then makes your bonds costs so much more." A projected fund balance of $490,510 is proposed al the end of '95 which is higher than what is anticipated at the beginning off tbe year, said Peterson. She also noted that over the past five yean the county has been eroding its fund balance The fund balance stuxild be somewhere in lhe neighborhood of 8 to 10 percent of your general fund budge: If you notice $490,000 is not at 10 percent of $7 4 million If you don't change that policy Your bond rating is going to go down if you have another issue," Peterson said Projected revenues in the area of licenses and permits reflects an increase of $157,000. but that is not a windfall, but merely a bookkeeping change. Peterson explained that the county authorizes Professional Code Inspections to handle its building permit inspections, but that the state Department of Labor, because of concerns about privatization, prefers that the money for those services is documented through the county's books. The county will receive those revenues and cam some interest on them and in turn will pay PCI for tbe building inspection services. Tbe proposed '95 capital expenditures budget of $94,342 funds priority items determined by the Property Committee. They include computers and software, teased vehicles for two detective/sergeants at the Sheriffs Department, computer upgrades for tbe mapping department. $12,000 to start updating the county s land use plan, vacuums for the custodial department, a speaker and microphone for circuit court, two patrol cars, four protection vests and three siren units for the Sheriffs Department; tables for tbe jail and an off site microfilm storage unit. Hearing set on landfill host agreement by Elatee GBberl Assistant Editor To alleviate public fears about a posubte landfill host agreement between Barry County government and the Hastings Sani­ tary Service, a public meeting has been set for 7 p.m. Oct 25 at Leaaon Sharp Hall, annexed to the First Presbyterian Church, in Hastings. The County Board's Host Agreement Task Force and environmental attorney Doug Donnell of the Grand Rapids firm of Mika. Meyers. Beckett and Jones proposed the idea of receiving public input on the issue. "Given the high profile i^ture of land'?! issues, we believe it wevjid be good policy to involve and integrate tbe public at this stage of tbe game before we actually sit down and negotiate with City Management (owners of Hastings Sanitary Service).* Donnell said. "We may be able to clarify what our ob­ jectives are and come up with some new in­ teresting ideas." He also noted that tbe possibility of a host agreement is only exploratory at this point and that the County Board would have to approve the document. Tbe board recently agreed to send representatives to negotiate with Hastings Sanitary Service about a host agreement. Tbe ink force doing the negotiating does not have any authority to bind tbe county and can t cut any deals with lhe landfill own­ ers. Donnell pointed out. "We have met on a number of occasions to discuss objectives, goals and possible provisions that might be perceived as desir­ able for the county in a host agreement.' be said. Hastings Township, where the landfill is located, may be able to have Its own host agreement with Hastings Sanitary Service. A host agreement, in lhe county's case, would be a contract between lhe county and Hastings Sanitary Service that would spell out what rules and stipulations both parties would have to live by. Tbe contract could include such stipulations as hours of opera­ tion. operating conditions, monitoring of lhe landfill, visual barriers, designaled setvice areas in the region, royalty for the county per loo of waste, volume liimunons of waste, etc Artifacts probe raises costs of McKeown Bridge project by GeJtep Staff Wnlrr No one liked it. but all but one Hastings Charter Township board member voted to put another $2,000 toward building a new McKeown Road bridge Supervisor Dick Thomas told the board Monday that the extra money was to be used io search for American Indian artifacts at tbe proposed she Of the new badge. which w as mandated by the federal government Tbe total cc*«t of tbe artifacts investigation ts $7,000. with tbe township s share identified as $2,000 Other sources will be found for the rest of tbe money. Thomas said Tbe township is ilready committed to paying $30,000 of the total cost of the new two-span vehicle bridge west of the present bridge and across tbe road from tbe Tboraapple Manor Several of the trustees said they felt tbe matter "should have come up long before now.* The cost of a new bridge will be around $400,000. with several units of government and grants contributing to the total. A bridge for vehicles and possibly a park has been under discussion for some time "Where have they been,?" said Franklin "Ping" Beckwith "How can it cost $7,000 more now? They should have been on the ball__ it s been two or three years now... Jt makes me pretty mad1" Treasurer Diana Phillips wondered if they could do the study and still break ground next spring "What happens if they find something." Beckwith said, "then what?" But the increase in expense seemed to mor frustrate Trustee Neil Wilder "When s it going ao end**” he complained "The state mandates, tbe federal government mandates we were worried in the first place that the taxpayers would be strapped It just goes on forever., if its not one program, it s another it's something all the time, when does it slow down'*" Trustee Doug Peck asked if there was a study that said the area was historical land, but did not get an answer "h's a bad time to start, with the ground freezing." Beckwith warned The board voted 6-1 »o commit to tbe extra funds for the study, with Wilder dissenting. He said be would like to see priorities in government spending change. "I don't like seeing money going for special brick (for tbe Streetscape in downtown Hastings). Not one life is worth tbe whole Streetscape when the homeless are freezing to death and veterans are dying on park benches." he declared. In a related matter. Rtillips said tbe fund­ raising for tbe renovation of tbe present McKeown Road badge taker on by tbe Tboraapple Historical Society was about at the halfway mart of their goal, with $6,000 raised.Tbe Society had agreed to try to raise $12,087. and has been holding fund-raisers and accepting contributions from individuals. Tbe total cost of the repair of the bridge into a pedestrian walkway will be about $89,000. An original deadline Nu been postponed. Phillips said, so they are continuing to raise money. Phillips, as the treasurer of the Historical Society, said she is still accepting donations for tbe repair work on the McKeown Road bridge. Those interested can mail a donation to Barry County Historical Society, in care of Liana Phillips. 532 W. Sager Road. Hastings. Mich.. 49058 In other business, the board appointed election workers for tbe Nov. 8 general election For machine ballots. Juanita Slocum will chair a committee composed of Robert Casey. Nelma Selby. Ilene Hilson. Katie Hill Janet Neil and Janet Lord. Absentee ballots will be handled by a committee headed by Ada Reardon, along wi*h Avis Timm. Polly Christie and (Tsrabclte Apsey Most of the rest of the meeting was taken up with questmns and answers from an adult education class brought to the meeting by teacher Robert Casey to see government m action The agreement would only pertain to tbe counties the landfill is currently serving, not the additional counties Hastings Sanitary Service has proposed serving in its separate request to amend lhe County Solid Waste Plan. County Commissioner Sandy James said after Tuesday's Cotnty Board meeting. Tbe expansion amendment has received a kN of opposition from county residents and county officials Tbe task force would like to avoid any perceived impression that the task force is making any deals with landfill owners and wants the public to pcraaive the process of negotiating a host agreement as open and fair. Donnell said. Members of the task force also believe that public input could be very valuable in the process and in the outcome, he said. "It (the public meeting) could help clarify some goals It could allay fears on tbe part of the public that we are steaming forward and in effect handing them an agreement that is a done deal, and (saying) now let's bear your comments "...Following that (public) meeting I sus­ pect our committee would have one final meeting at which we would, in effect, try io put together a negotiating position which then would probably send me and City Man­ agement's attorneys off to some room and we would negotiate There is a possibility that one or both sides, despite negotiating in good faith, may not be satisfied with the final proposed agreement. Donnell noted. "All we can do is our best and then report to the board our results, with or without a recommendation. That recommendation may be favorable or negative.” he said. The county's task force members are Co­ ordinator Judith Peterson. Commissioners Sandy James. Robert Wenger and Lew Newman; Barry-Eaton District Health Envi­ ronmental Director James Schnackenberg County Board Chairman Orvin Moore was a good sport and agreed to pucker up and kiss the piglet when Wtow commissioner Sandy James said she would donate an extra $20 to the United Way cause. and Donnell Head-on crash kills Middleville man, 65 A 65-year-old Middleville man was killed Tuesday morning in a two-car head-on crash on M-37 near Finkbeiner Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Ralph K. Bigelow, of 314 Greenwood Court, was driving north on M-37 at 7:09 am. when he tn cd to pass a dump truck that was waiting to make a left turn onto Finkbeiner. Bigelow side-swiped a southbound pickup truck on its left rear-end. however, and continued on in tbe southbound lane to hit head-on a car driven by Michael F. Barkey. 44. of Kentwood B’gelow was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was pronounced dead Barkey was flown by helicopter to Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids where he was listed in critical condition Wednesday afternoon. Amongst Bigelow s survivors are his wife Jackie, and his children. Mike and Lorraine Bigelow. Gary Bigelow. Cathy Bigelow. Michele Bigelow and Gene Bigelow, and eight grandchildren Visitation for Bigelow will be held Thursday (today) from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Stroo Funeral Home, Cutlerville Chapel, in Grand Rapids Funeral services will be held at the chapel Friday at 1 p.m. Internment will be at the Blythefield Memory Gardens Don Miler (right), juvenile probation officer end president o< the Barry County Courthouse Employees' Association, won the honors to smooch a pig by having the most United Way contributions pledged in his name. Looking on is County Commissioner Robert Wenger who furnished the pig. ‘Pig smooch’ contest aids United Way by Elaiae Gilbert Assistant Editor Barry County Courthouse Employees As­ sociation President Don Miller puckered up and planted a kiss on tbe snout of a piglet Tuesday to the delight of county employees Milter s deed was all in the name of char­ ity - for the County United Way. "I have two lips to give to my county." Milter quipped Tammy Pennington, executive director of the County Commission on Aging, had the idea to pump up county employees United Way contributions by asking Milter, a juve­ nile probation officer, and County Board Chairman Orvin Moore if they would agree to participate in a pig kissing contest. The one who had the most pledges given in his name would have to kiss a pig. As a result county employees gave slightly more than they did last year. Pen­ nington said, and Miller had the honor of kissing the pig. which was furnished by County Commissioner Robert Wenger. Moore went beyond the call of duty, how­ ever. when Pennington asked the gathering if anyone would donate an extra $20 if Moore would kiss lhe pig too. Commis­ sioner Sandy James offered the cash and Moore smooched the piggy Tbe total raised from the county campaign was $3,484.08 and James' contribution brought the tally over the $3300 mark The campaign had 36 contributors, but did not include county employees who work at the Road Commission. Health Department and Thornapple Manor. Pennington said. A total of $2,237.08 was contributed by 21 people in Milter's name and $1,247 was pledged by 14 people in Moore's name "There's still time left to give to United Way." Pennington remarked. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1994 Voters must stop the liberal agenda in government Letters To The Editor: The old “hometown” looking good To lite Editor: 1 recently made a visit lo the old humetow n and wanted lo tell you how everything looked. I arrived on Au*. 24 and I really enjoyed the Summerfest. I saw many people I hadn't seen in years I loved lhe music, crafts and food, too. As I hadn't been here for four years, the Iasi when my granduatmg class of ISMO celebrated their 50th anniversary in 1990. 1 loved seeing all ol the changes The downtown was so dressed up with the trees and flowers. The new mall was nice most of all, I noticed how green the laws were, how bright the flowers and how well kept the homes were Il was great to come back home and see this. Since 1 was born and raised in Hastings and spent most of my life here, this is my home town. I have been retired nearly 15 years and live now hear Tyler. Texas Most of all it was great to visit with old friends, relatives, former neighbors and peo­ ple I used to work with. I am planning lo come back next year to see "you-all" and also w ant to be back in 2000 to celebrate the 60th an­ niversary of my graduation. Now that I am back in Texas. I have so many happy memories to cherish until I see you again Wanda Bower Colston. Tyler. Texas Children’* program* lack common decency 7b The Editor: As a parent. I am extremely upset, disgusted and disappointed with the Saturday morning television programming for children. In particular. Channel 3 WWMT recentlyaired a cartoon called "Beethoven.'' which featured the • good" dog urinating on another as an appropriate act of defiance. The very next weekend. Channel 41 WOTV aired a "Baby Huey" cartoon which featured a star fish urinating on Baby Huey's father as an ap­ propriate retaliation for the father s allowing Baby Huey to urinate in the ocean. Not only was the urination graphically depicted, it was actually displayed in a context that children are being taught that urinating on another is appropriate behavior Ha* television lost ail sense of decency? Urination on others ts inappropriate for late night television, let alone programs for children. Maybe so few parents care to watch what their children are seeing oa television that the television stations have become ir­ responsible and complacent 1 suppose that since my daughter had the benefit of seeing how disgusted my wife and I were at the unnation incidents (along with various atrocities and violent scenes), she may have learned some lessons. My primary concern is for children who watch these cartoon characters urinate on others and perform other criminal acts depicted in a manner showing approval of the acts. Without parents explaining how wrong/bad lhe behavior exhibited by the "good" cartoon character is. children can learn a very warped sense of right versus wrong and appropriate versus inappropriate behavior. Since television stations, cartoon producers and their sponsors know that most children watch their programs without any parental sufftrvision. they must lake the responsibility to maintain at least a minimal level of com­ mon decency 1 am not a prudish person, but these episodes of intentional urination by cartoon characters on other cartoon characters really ticked me off. Needless to say. my child will be watching anything but Sesame Street and Barney for quite some time. At least those programs have a sense of common decency and respect for others William M Doherty Hastings Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH Wait until next year... Congress adjourned last we** after two frustrating years. Many members of Coogns and the public ..’ta disappointed by lhe failure of the 103rd Congress to address the very real problems taced by our country. No wonder people arc mad. This year. Congress failed in nearly every area of policy Congress failed to reform health cart lo lowrr costs. make health in­ surance portable, and give everyone the same tax deduct ion for health insurance purchases. Congress failed to encourage job growth; fail­ ed io significantly cut spending; didn’t even get a welfare reform bill out of committee; failed io ban special interest PAC money; dind t pass a balanced budget amendment or term limits; and failed lo stop the growth of the huge federal debt The list goes on Just as bad. many of the issues Congim "address­ ed" were mishandled Congress raised taxes, passed a pork-filled "crime" bill, and greatly increased government regulations. To make sure we get something next year. I urged the House Republican leadership to put together the "Contract with America" to put over 300 of us on record with a commitment on some of the important issues facing our na­ tion. This frank discussion of the issues is critical in a democracy because it gives voters a measuring stick by which to evaluate the pel fur inance and ideas of candidates. The "Contract with America." that 1 sign­ ed. sets the stage for a productive Congress. It puts the following legislation on the agenda for next year if lhe signer* gain a majority in Congress balanced budget amendment; line­ item veto; truth-m-scntencing laws; more police and prisons paid for by cut* in spen­ ding. welfare reform including a time limit on welfare, unproved child support enforcement. hJ^ngsBaNNER Devoted io the interest* of Barry County Since 1856 PutAshad by. Hasting* Banner. Inc. A Ctawor of J-Ad Graphc* tne. ’963 N frowtaoy Mwanq* M 4805^0802 («1«) 945-9554 and provisions to discourage illegitimacy; a dependent care tax credit, economic growth proposals including my neutral cost recovery bill which would index depreciation and capital gains; legal reforms; and term limits. I think the biggest reason Congress is unable io act in a reasonable manner is that Members say and do the things that they think will get them re-elected. Too many represen­ tatives go along with the special interest lob­ byists who send out endorsement mailings and make big PAC contributions. We need members of Congress who are in touch with their constituents. concerned about strengthening our nation, and less inclined to listen to lobbyists and political pollsters Maybe it's wishful thinking, but I think next year will be different. There were two letters recently in wh h the authors were affirming abortion and sex education I would like to respond We do not have sufficicni wisdom to make judgments as io whom we offer life History is •died with people who have come from what wc may consider abominable lives and risen to greatness We do not have (he right to decide who may live and who should die. by abortion, based on our own narrow view of what an acceptable life would be If wc have this right, why aren’t we roundmg up all peo­ ple who arc living atrocious lives and simply exterminating them’ Wouldn't we be doing them a great sen ice’* If a baby is ntH wanted by cither parent, there arc alternatives to abortion There are couples who have waited years to adopt a baby "Murder" is a mild term lor abortion I call it mutilation and torture unto death If wc had government funds supporting clinics that exterminate animals as gruesomely as these babies arc killed, animal rights extremists would create so much trouble that the practice would slop immediately Where is all of this concern, love, compas smni and protection for children, no matter which side of the womb they arc on ’ Babies arc not the only victims of abortion Women arc led to believe today's popular ideology that life has mi value unless it is con­ veniently planned Virginity and innocence arc considered a burden There arc • atistics that record the increasing number o’ women who have had an abortion and now face serious physical, spiritual, psychological and emotional disorders Sterility and death have also been noted Humans have reproduced quite prolifically for thousands of years w nhout the benefit of a liberal sex education policy Before our children have learned self control, respon­ sibility and respect for themselves and others, they arc introduced to a facet of life that re­ quires the disciplined use of all three Sexual material acts as a catalyst to increase lhe naturally high sex drive of you ig men It also destroys the natural modesty of young ladies After 20 years of progressively intense sex education, there is a co-related rise in ir­ responsible sexual activity among teens and the results, pregnancy, broken dreams, disease and death The liberal agenda that promotes abortion and sexual promiscuity is the same force that led the fight lo end prayer in our schools The real issue is power and control of the people by the liberal faction now controlling big government The real purpose of pro­ abortion legislation and sex education in schools is to drive a wedge between parents and the'r children and between people and God. Liberals are striving for a totally secular state. By removing all forms of dependency on and accountability to God from public life, they can more easily indoctrinate children into relieving that only government can provide for every need, thus, empowering themselves further The greatest threat to the liberal agenda and the greatest strength to a free nation is a socie­ ty that believes in God and lives by the morals and standards of conduct set forth by Him through the Bible Liberals know that when faced with an op­ pressive and tyrannical government. Chris­ tianity becomes stronger. They arc attempting to prevent this by creating an amoral and faithless society. With the help of groups like the ACLU. NOW. ACT UP. etc . they are at­ tacking Christian believers on all fronts These many cases are public records, but liberal media outlets <‘o not report them. The government s recent attempt to socialize health care, ban all handguns and lhe progessively restrictive weapons laws are part of the liberal agenda. No government trying lo become a socialist state wants an armed and Old public works building sits idle To The Editor: Please tell me why the former public works building on Mill Street is still empty I know several organizations have inquired about renting it. only to be turned away’ Why? Il should be used not tom down. If there are repairs needed. I’m sure so­ meone would donate their services if the Hospice. COA <»r«Red Cross were allowed to move in. Personally 1 feel the city and council of­ ficials should get together and find someplace to build a building Iffgc enough to hold DSS. the Health Depart menu COA. Ho*pw.e. Love Inc.. Red Cross. Seventh Day Adventist Community Center and maybe a food bank It could be big enough to have a couple large conference rooms to rent out for various organizations to meet and have bake sales, blood drives, immumza’ion clinics, etc. Please tell me why the Mill Street building ts empty and why our city and county officials do not or cannot work together Debra James Hastings Judge Shuster will be missed 7b The Editor: Write us a... LETTER! I ne i if DArsrttn uwKXNTies and tncouregBs tetters to the adftoraa a Mean* of atpraaaing ao opinion or a point of vtaar on aabfaUi of cunant general ■wwiaanQ BWrB sj. Letters to the Edrtor Heelings BANNER P.O. Bax B Hastrings, Ml 49058 1 feel your town of Hastings is definitely one of the best small towns in America. The many improvements the town has made over the last few years is absolutely astonishing One thing that will not be so upgrading will be the retirement of Circuit Judge Richard Shuster this coming February . It will be ashamed to see him go. He has dime a wonderful job trying to keep Barry County a criminal-free environment. Thank you. Judge Shuster, for the fine, outstanding work! Heath B Felps #169772 Jamie L Bethel #238916 777 Riverside Drive. Ionia I'uhlii Opinion^ angry populace w tiling to fight to the death for their beliefs and for their freedom. The standard, and even the knowledge of right from wrong and good from evil has been blurred by liberal ideology that promotes situational ethics, victimology, and political correctness above personal responsibility, truth and honor Law is nut moral! We must not be duped in­ to believing an act is ok just because it is legal. Any practice, no matter how detrimental, can be written into law and converted into a legal right. Slavery was legal in this nation, but was it morally right’ It took public outrage and a change in law to end the practice. As a nation, we now hold to the belief that slavery is wrong. None of today's controversial subjects are isolated issues. Abortion, sex education, gun ' control, gay rights, socialized health care, in­ tolerance to religion, etc., are intricately in­ tertwined Their common thread is devaluing humanity and elimination of freedom. For about 30 years. Congress has been con­ trolled by liberals. During that time we have become a debtor nation. Morality, truth and honor are all but dead, and our constitutional rights are being oppressed and perverted. It is time to break up this monopoly of power. I urge everyone lo vote for conservative • candidates this election. Liberal and comer- ’■live ideologies cross party lines. However, lhe Democratic party appears to be the • stronghold of liberalism today. When pash * comes to shove, a conservative Demo .-rat , usually votes the liberal party line. k For that reason, consider voting a straight Republican ticket. We need a new Congress. Zandra Bchon Nashville ’ Become well informed...read The Banner, EVERY WEEKI Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Riagle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building, Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592. Brad Miler, regional representative Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra. Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third ot Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House ot Representatives. Washington D C 20515, phono (202) 225-4401, Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving. Carlcn, Woodland. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Township). 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapkts, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400 State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all ot Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (5.7)373-0793 State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (ail of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. What if Iraq invades Kuwait? Saddam Hussein has massed Iraqi troops near die Kuwait bonier, abnoat tar yean after tbe United Stales drove his armies from that country. American troops are now be­ ing stationed nearby What do you diink the U.S. should do if Saddam invades Kinnid •NEWSROOM* David T Ytxng (ESSor) Elaine Gfoert (Aawttrtf EtMor) Nk* Hollman Barbara Ga* Jean GaM> Teresa Rah Sharon Miler TX Stenzetoarton Margaret Footer • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CHteted ads accapM Monday tvough FndoyStrn to 5 30 p m.. 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October 13, 1994 — Page 5 Retirement open house for Krammin is today at ASCS A photograph of a mule team plowing the T"n?.y,n8 CM1h ,ind 1,o it will be coming down from the office wall « the director of the Barry County Agricul‘ureStabih^hon and Conservation Service Charles Krammin is retiring Friday after 25 yean of ASCS service to farmers Krammin sax! he's always had the photo •nd the poem. "And. Oh. how the Earth Will Laugh” by Stan Kaufman, in his office since the mid-1970s An important role of Krammin's job has been to help everyone, from producers to consumers, to understand the economics of the food and fiber product ion chain. An open house and luncheon to honor Krammin will be held from II a m to 1 p m. Thursday. Oct 13 at the ASCS office. 1611 S. Hanover (M-37). A native of Fennville. Krammin started farming in 1951 at the age of 14. Fruit, grains and hogs were part of his first experi­ ences After graduation from Fennville High School in 1955. he attended Michigan State University for two years and then joined the U.S. Marine Corp., serving from 1957-60 in aviation radio repair at the Beaufort. South Carolina Air Station Krammin worked at E.W Bliss from 1961-66 and in-between those years he mar­ ried his wife Vcrie in ’62 and they purchased a farm the following year in Hastings Township. He worked nights >.nd fanned during the daytime In 1967. Krammin *ent back to school di Barry County women’s Fest is Saturday The second annual Barry County Wom­ en s Festival is on tap Saturday at Hastings High School in Hastings. Interested women who have not registered in advance may still attend the festival by registering on the day of the event. Registra­ tion begins al 7:30 am. and festival events stan with a welcome in the gymnasium at 8:30 am The women s festival offers a day of workshops and demonstrations and con­ cludes at 4 p.m More than 75 workshops will be offered. They range from learning German cooking to trying country western line dancing and finding out about landscaping and successful single parenting. Prcjram NxAlets listing details of all the workshops at the Barry County Women s Festival are ttili available at local banks, schools. Pennock Hcspital. businesses and the County Cooperative Extension Office in Hastings. Lynne Jarman-Johnson, president and founder of her own communications firm and a co-host and producter of WOOD radios Toast of the Town." will give lhe keynote presentation She will talk about dealing with the pressures of everyday life. Her talk with be laced with funny, poignant tales, according to festival organizers. The cost for the entire day is $7 per per­ son with an optional lunch charge of $3.75. Call 795-7703 for more information. Hastings High annual report will be tonight A public bearing will be held Thursday. Oct. 11 at 7 p.m at tbe Hastings High School library to present lhe annual report on tbe 1993-94 school year at Hastings. Steve Harbison, principal of the high school, will present tbe state-required report and will follow up with a presentation outlining tbe proposed restructuring of the school day. This will be an opportunity for the community to team about tbe restructuring proposal. Harbison said. N0TWIIIKA swnBicHCon tWMMNUIK. Its against the law. So if you diwi’t want a ticket. buckle up Or. you could become broke m mere ways than one. MKNUlHHiUtMUNMl HQUMISNEIT8I MSU and earned his degree in agricultural education. Because of Krammin s personal agricul­ tural background, he said he was able to ex­ cel in formulating policy that was applicable to all county ASCS offices in Michigan. One exampie was the emergency feed pro­ gram He was able to determine the 'legrec of roughage needed for animals and his degree of loss formula pertaining to those circumstances is still being used by the stale. Krammin joined ASCS in August. i969 and trained in various offices until becoming director of the Macomb County ASCS of­ fice in October, 1970 He stayed there until June. 1974 when he was hired for the Barry County ASCS directorship. He said his motto has always been. "Ser­ vice is our only business." And that mes­ sage is a pari of his business card. When he was at lhe Macomb County ASCS office he received compliments from the administrator of the r S Department of Agriculture, praising Krammin for columns, called "The Rural Way" that he wrote for the kcal newspaper "We re pleased that you recognize and un­ derstand tbe vital agricultural issues of the day. and that you are taking tbe time to share your enlightenment with others." said the letter from Washington D.C. to Kram­ min. "I considered my job as lhe eyes and ears of tbe agricultural community." Krammin said. "I know most of the cunent and past fanners of Barry County and bow their farm appears from the air." He said he has vivid mental pictures of lo­ cal farmers fields, woodlots, hills, valleys, mudholcs. ditches, streams, farmsteads. Charles Krammin crops, and of course, their faces. "I have tried very hard through my tenure of administering federal farm programs to learn as much as 1 can about legislative farm programs, to put into verbal and written terms that the farmer can understand, to in form them promptly, to show them how it works in their unique situation, to listen to them to make sure they understand the pro­ gram, to listen to tbeir complaints, to help them through the maze of paper work; and to make payments promptly." Krammin said. "I have continually watched the weather and crop progress so that if necessary appli­ cations could be make to Washington to implement disaster programs "I have also always tried to make sure the taxpayers money wu spent wisely, accord- ing to regulations. Kramnun said "I have seen programs progress through lhe years under both Republican and Demo­ cratic administrations and philosophies. "Grain stabilization programs of corn and wheat went from mandatory controls to vol­ untary participation "The basic concept of annually limiting lhe acres planted and taking some land out of production, for guarantees of prices through payments and loans has continued over the years. "One innovative way of payments was payment in kind (P1K) whereby the farmers were given grain as payment. Another way was using certificates wr.ich were nego­ tiable." Krammin said. Some of the "oddball programs" Krammin has administered over the years include the gasoline restrictions when fanners had a dif­ ficult time getting gasoline because of a cri­ sis in the Middle East; price stabilization; a freight car shortage when farmers had trouble getting their grain to market; and civil defense programs During lhe freight car shortage. Krammin said be literally had to walk the railroad tracks looking for freight can that might have been hidden. "Long term programs progressed from soil band' to Cropland Adjustment to Con­ servation Reserve Program.’ Conservation cost share assistance programs have re­ mained in tact through the years, however, the 1985 Fann Act implemented the Highly Erodabie and Wetland Protection provisions NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY nonce how Mdtard M. Bbaokor (P284M) Com No. 93-000271-O4-S FUMNWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDO UNION o fodorally chorter 1 credit union. JAMES E SIMINGTON and JANET E SIMINGTON JolnHy and severally and MAYFORD. ROSALIE ANN IfphM I (Ft4725) STEFIttN I. HASLETT. F.C. Attorney for FkwntiH 141 East Bridge Street FtatoweK. Mi 49080 (416) 665-9877 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that purwont to a Judgment entered by the Circuit Court for the County of Barry on the 7th day of October. 1993, in favor of FLAMWEU COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION OB Flatntdf. and ngninst JAMES E SIM MGTON and JANET E. SMMNGTON, Defendant*, the Barry County Sheriff or his appointed deputy w* mN at public eafe to the highest bidder, at the east entrance of the Courthouse. in the City of Hatting* Barry County. Michigan, on Thursday, the 3rd day of November. 1994 at 2 o'dock in the afternoon, the property situated In the Village of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and describ­ ed at follow*. to-wtt: STEPMEN I HASLETT F.C Dated; September 20. 1994 By STEPMEN L. HASLETT (PI4725) Attorney for Plaintiff TAKE Nona On November 10. 1994 at 2:30 p.m.. in the Barry County Circuit Court. 220 W. State St. County Courthouse. Hastings. Michigan before Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit Court Judge, a hearing will be held on the petition of William M. Doherty requesting that he be allowed ta withdraw a* counsel for Richard Arden Woedoll in Circuit Court Filo No. 93-233-DZ William M. Doherty (F41969) DIMMERS McFHMllFS B DOHERTY 221 South Broadway Hasting*. Ml 490M (616)945-9996 (10/77) FORECLOSURE NOTICE (Al CaaaMea) MOffTGAGE SALE - Default having boon mode m the tormt and condition* of a certain mortgage mode by JOHN R. HOAG AND JANET C HOAG husband and wife of 12025 Florida. Delton Michigan 49046 Mortgagor to CHRYSLER RRST FINANCIAL SENVias CORPORATION Mortgagee doted lhe 20rh day of November. 1992. and record­ ed in the office of the Register of Deed*, for the County of Barry and State of Michigan, on the 1*1 day of December. A.D. 1992 In Libor 560 of Sorry County Record*, on page >20 which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 30th day of November. A.D.. 1992. assigned to Notion* Credit Fetandai Service* Corporation recorded on August 23. 1993. in the office of the Register of Deed* in Libor Ml for sold County of Barry County Records, an page 2B. on which mortgage there I* cxemod to bo duo. at the date of this notes, for principal and interest. the sum of Seventy Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Si* and 54 100th. Dolor* 076.736 54) And no suit or proceeding* at law or in equity having been instituted to recover lh* cfebi secur»d by said mortgage or any port thereof. Now. therefore, by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan m such com mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that on the 1 st day of December A.D.. 1994 at 2 00 odock F.M. said mortgage will be fcxe<iosed by io!* at public ouc Hon. to the highest bidder, ot the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*. Barry County. Michigan, of the premise* described in said mortgage, or so much thereof os mety bo necessary to p^Y the amount duo. as aforesaid, on said mortgage, with the interest thereon at 17.0514 per annum and all legal costs, charges and expenses, including the attorney foes aNowod by low. and ai»o any sum* which may be paid by the undersigned, necessary to protect its Interest in the promises Which said premises are described as follows: Ail that certain piece or parcel of land situate in the Township of Barry in the County of Barry and State of Michigan and described as follow* to wit Beginning at a point 20 rod* South of the Nor­ theast comer of the Northwest 1Z4 of Section 17. Town 1. North. Rango 9 West, thence South 10 rods, thence West BO rods thence North 10 rod*, thence East >0 rod* ta the place of beginning. Also. Commencing at the Northeast comer of the Nor­ thwest 1/4 of mm! Section 17 thence South X rods, thence West 9 rods, more or less, to the the center of *oid highway to the North section line of said section. thence East to the place of The redemption period shall be si* (6) month* from the date of such saie. unie** determined abandoned m accordance with I946CL 600.3241a. in which com the redemption period tholl be X day* from lhe dote of such sale Dated: October 4. 1994 NATIONSCREDIT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Martgags s MARTIN H. NEUMANN Attorney for Mortgagee NEUMANN * CANJAR (11 /10) ACCOUNTANT Pro Une Company Has an Immediate opening for an accountant to oversee Its accounting and office funecons. Reporting to tne general manager this position wm auditing of payroll and personnel records. The position requires a minimum of an associates degree in accounting or finance and 2-4 years of accounting experience In a manufacturing en­ vironment. Strong P C. spreadsheet program knowledge is a must! Also required are strong interested applicants should send resumes with salary history to. Wo Une company, 106 Cook Road. Hastings. Mi 49058 Attn: stephen h. wales u. TOWNSHIP OF HOPS BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN • NOTICE • Petition presented by resident* requesting Woodruff Road bo paved. Barry County Road Com­ mission will bo contacted lor a cost estimate. Board wifi pay for supervisor ta attend MTA fall district meeting Bill* approved lor payment a* presented. Emily Harrison CWk (10/13) nonet or MoaTBAM SAii (10/77) BANNRR as a condition of USDA benefits "Currently wc arc advising farmers on how to sell grain wing the loan deficiency payment process in lieu of loans. Current legislation under consideration is for ASCS to administer a crop insurance program." he said. "Reorganization of USDA and county of. fices of ASCS. Social Conservation Service and Farmers Home Administration is being debated." Krammin said. I have always enjoyed working for and with farmers and would like to thank them for allowing me to help them." Over the years. Krammin has been active in the local Boy Scout program and was cub master for many years. He still maintains lhe canoes for the Barry County scouts One of his newer hobbies is country line dancing and be is a member of the Michigan Two-Steppers. Krammin recently won first place at Frontier Days for having the best country outfit. Because Krammin is only 57. he said he intends to get a different job. perhaps doing factory work, sometime in lhe future. His retirement wish list also includes plans to hike tbe Appalachian Trail, go deer bunting, fix up his home and improve the farmstead's grounds (like removing fences and cutting wood). He and his wife have three children: Danny, at home; Amy, who is employed as a computer programmer by Hewett-Packard in California; and Joe, who works for Radio Shack in Kalamazoo. Default having been mode in the conditions of a certain Mortgage, mode by Cheryl Ann Witter, (f/k/a Cheryl Ann Justice), a married woman, whoM address Is 916 Maple Street. Lake Odosa. Michigan, a* Mortgagor To Union Bank of Labe Odessa, a Mirhigen Bank ing Corporation of Lake Odessa. Michigan, a* Mortgagee. Dated May 14th. 1992. and recorded in the Of­ fice of the Register of Deed* for the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on May 19th. 1992. in Uber 944 of Mortgages on Fago 267. on vmicn moogage more t* cmimoa m ue mre m me date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of: Forty Throe Thousand Nine Hundred and Sixty Nine and 96/100 (X3.969.56) DoMars And also a second Mortgage dated Juno 7th. 1993. and recorded in the Office of the Register of Deeds for lhe County of Barry, and State of Michigan, on June 19sh. 1993. in Uber 574 ci Mor tgago*. Foge 715. on which Mortgage there I* dal teed to bo duo ot the date of this notice for prindpoi and interest, the sum of 16.460.47. And no proceeding* having boon instituted to recover lhe debt how nweoining secured by sold Mortgage, and second mortgage. or any pari thereof, whereby the power of safe contained in said Mortgage and second mortgage ho* become "’’nOW THKEFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Solo contained in said Mortgage*, and in pursuance of the statute in such case mode and provided, lhe above said Mor­ tgages. will bo forodosed by a solo of the parcel* of the premise* therein described, or so much thereof os may bo necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the County Courthouse k the Gty of Masting*, and County of Barry. Mkhb/an. that being the pfoco of holding the Gircurt C jurt in and for said County, on the 11 th day of No* ember. 1994. of 10:00 o'clock o.m.. Eastern St-jndord Tim*, of said day and said premise* will be sold to pay the amount so a* aforesaid then du* on the 1st Mortgage, together with Ton and 00/100 (10%) percent interest on the aforementioned 1st Mortgage, and Nine and 75/100 (9.75%) percent interest on the aforemontioned 2nd mortgage, together with legal cost*, actual attorney* foes and also any tax** and in­ surance that said Mortgagee doe* pay on or prior to th* date of said saie: which said premise* are described in said Mortgage*, a* follow*. to-wK Lots 31 and 32 of MclonMhan * Subdivision. Ac­ cording to the recorded Plat thereof, a* recorded in Uber 3 oi Fid* on Pago 44. P.P J OB-15-08541B40 The period of redemption will be Si* (6) month* from date of tale. Dated October 11th, 1994 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee. By: Timothy L. Trontp (F41571) Attorney for Union Bank of lake Odessa DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY I T8OMF (P41571) ATTORNEY AT LAW 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 4BB49 (11/10) TO: TH! Rf SIDCNTS AND FROMRTY OWNKRS Of HON TOWNIHIF, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN: It is the continuing intent of Hope Township to enforce Its ordinances, including the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the building, electrical and mechanical construction code ordinances of t ie Township. This notice Is being published to request the laslstance of Hope Township citizens and property owners in this effort. This assistance can be rendered In several ways. First, persons wishing to construct a building or building addition or wishing to establish a new use of their properly should be mindful that the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the building construction code ordinances of the Township :egulate the manner in which such construction or new uses can be conducted and may require a building permit or other form of township approval. The Hope Township Building Offlcial/Zonlng Administrator and other Township officials are available to assist In answering questions you might have regarding Township ordinance requirenfents. Thia can help avoid the hardship and potential criminal penalties involved In finding out after the fact that a building or new use has been established In violation of Township ordinance. Specifically, violation 3f Township ordinance requirements may result In Imprisonment up to 90 days and up to $500.00 In fines per violation. Further, the violator would still ba required to comply with Township ordinances and additional civil penalties may also be imposed. Secondly, if you are concerned that someone else may be acting In violation of the Hope Township Zoning Ordinance or other Township ordinance, you are encouraged to bring this matter to the attention of the Hope Township Building Offlcial/Zonlng Administrator or other Township official. Hope Township will endeavor to Investigate and respond to all such concerns brought to its attention within 15 days. In this regard. It is noted that if any Interested person questions or disagrees with a decision of the Hope Township Zoning Administrator, the person may seek to stay and appeal the declaion of the Zoning Administrator to the Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals. By statute, the Zoning Board of Appeals is the final authority at the Township government level on questions regarding Interpretation of the Zoning Ordinance or requests for zoning variances. However. Michigan statute alao authorizes an interested party unhappy with a decision of the Zoning Board of Appeals to appeal the decision to the Barry County Circuit Court. Any such appeal must be filed with the Court within 21 days from the date of the Zoning Board of Appeal's decision. Even prior to the Zoning Board of Appeal's decision, an Interested party who believes that Immediate action is required to halt building construction or the establishment of a use In violation of the Township Zoning Ordinance and who lo dissatisfied with the Township's actions In that regard may apply to the Barry County Circuit Court for a court Injunctive order stopping the building construction or use. The Hope Township Zoning Ordinance and the other ordinances of Hope Township have been adopted for the protection and benefit of the citizens of Hope Township. The Hope Township Board and Hope Township Planning Commission are striving to Improve the Town­ ship's ordinances so as to better accomplish this purpose. In this regard, any comments or suggestions you might have regarding the Township's ordinances are encouraged. Written comments or sugges­ tion can be mailed to the Hope Township Board at the address set forth below. Additionally, all meetings of the Hope Township Board and the Hope Township Planning Commission are open to the public and citizen comment is welcome during designated portions of these meetings. The Hope Township Board regularly meets on the second Monday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The Hope Township Planning Commission moots four times per year on a scheduled basis, and has additional meetings aa needed. The meetings are publicly noticed In conformity with the Open Meetings Act. In conclusion, the elected and appointed officials of Hope Township have the desire and the duty to enforce the Township's ordinances and to making any changes In these ordinances that are needed to better protect and benefit the citizens of Hope Township. The active Involvement of the citizens of Hope Township in this process Is important. The purpose of township government Is to serve Its citizens. Your Input and involvement will greatly help In accom­ plishing this purpose. This notice was prepared and published as part of a settlement agreement of the Circuit Court case of Kenneth Cichy and Barbara Clchy vs. Richard and Jean Otto vs. Hope Township Zoning Board of Appeals. Case No.: 93-713-CH. This notice Is being published as a public service to the residents of Hope Township. HOPE TOWNSHIP BOARD 5443 Wall Lake Road Hastings. Ml 49O68 (618) 948-2484 �Page 6 The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13. 1994 Senate candidates visit 1st Friday by Dovid T. Young Editor The contrasting styles and politics of two very different candidates for the 23rd Dis­ trict State Senate scat were the focus of the latest "First Friday' program last week al Thomas Jefferson Hall Republican Joanne Emmons of Big Rapids is a son of incumbent, having served orc fax year term for the old 35th District, succeeding John Engler, who left to become govermw She ts in the 23rd District, which now includes Barry. Ionia. Montcalm. Isabella and Mecosta counties, because of Manning said that he opposes the charter school concept that allows private religious schools to receive pcr-pupil public funding He was particularly critical of the Noah Webster Academy, a home school computer network that is being considered for charter school status, because he doesn't believe public funding should be used for private scImxiIs teaching religion Ik added that there is so little overhead for someone running that school that the administration could turn a tidy profit as a commission "We need funding fairness, not only for K-12 education, but also for higher education." he said "That doesn t mean we have to raise taxes It means wc have to prioritize spending The primary focus of my campaign is ed­ ucation." he added "We need io he stronger in our stand that quality counts ' Moving on to the second issue, he said, "Michigan once was a leader in infrastruc­ redistncting A grandmother and former township offi­ cial. she brought the conservative (KM* mes­ sage of less taxes, less government, educa­ tion reform, and be lough on crime She summan red her candidacy by saying, "I’m pan of a team dedicated to returning money to you. I don't think there is a person tn Michigan who feels undertaxed And I agree " Democratic challenger Scon Manning of Six Lakes is in his early 20s and is a r.rmber of tbe Tri-County Schools Board of F-ducanon He brought a message of change and focused on three areas — education, the infrastructure and economic development ture. but is no longer above the national av­ erage It's time to revitalize our infrastructure, including roads, water and sewer treatment facilities. We must make sure wc have the best quality and maintenance On economic development. Manning said. MTENDWICES ■AMY CO. CHUBCH OF CHUST. Ml N Michigan Ave Harting* Ml 49058 Suoda* Ser »«ra Bibte Ciaran 10 a m . War •tap II a m Evemag Service* 6 pa Wntanda* BMe Stud* 7 pm Notvnan Herron, Mmtrter Ptane <*45 293* Bible Survey on iidraM the home Free Bible Cor rapondmee Course THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FEUX7WSHIP. 2730 Wall Uke Rd fcffrr* A A-net! fSatot Ctartdi office ptajue *4*2349 Sunday worship MOO am and 1043 am Sunday CTuklren'a .burch Taesday prayer and Jure tone 9.30 a.tn Wrjncada> evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meet* Wednesday 6 30 p m ah* > Nursery available for ail service* Bring lhe ubofe family INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF CHRIST. (matting address 1651 Maduaoa Rd . Hartmg* Ml 4903*1 meeting al Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Gram «nd Jefferson Mnmrr fan Samimis Phone <*♦■-4045 Sunday Serves - 9:30 am. Bitar School. 10 30 am. Mortung Wontap. 6 00 p m . Evening Woeshif 7 00 pm Wednevdav m home M4e rtudv Call for kxM»i - 623-3110 HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOO. 1674 Wcm Stair Road Harting* Midi James A Carn? bell Pastor Sunday Schoo) 9 30 am . daaan for all age* '4onuag Wnniup 10 45 a m Nursery pro voted Sunday Evening Service. 6 p.m. Wednesday adntan 700 pm arc Rambows or J 1 Bsbte Quu (ages 2 through 7 or first grade), Ksds Club or Junior Bitac Quu tapes 1-12). Youth Mmotnes or Teen Bstae Quu (ages 13-19). Adah Bibte Study No ^e Itouu HOPE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 Scuta al M 79 Ro Jun Foa. pastor phone 943-3397 Church phone 943-4995 Cathy Cotam. chow dweca* Sue day moraug 9:45 a m . Sunday School. II 00 a m.. Morning Wor dnp. 7:13 pm . Youth Fellowship ABO p m . Evening Worship Nursery for all service*. transport* uoa provided to aad from morning Mwctt Prayer meeting 7 00 pm Wedaeaday CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH OF GOD. 502 F B*md Hasting' Pastor Doug Davis Phone 941-9114. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 1000 a m Wontap 11 00 a m . Evening Ser vice 6 00 p m Wednesday Service — 7OO p m Facility equipped lor the handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Crack Rd . 1 tm South. Pasux Bran Branham Phone 623 2215 Sanday School at 10Wa m. War stap I I 00 a m . F veiung Serv ice at 6B0 p m . Wedaeaday Prayer Bible NASHVILLE AREA IT. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH, Nashville Father Charles Fisher Pastor A nuraion of St Rose Cathtas. Church Haatme* Sonde* Mau 9 30 a m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Father Charles Fiaher. Pastor Saturday Maas 4 30 p.m . Sunday Manse* 8 Warn and II 13 am. Cowfeamona Saturdav 4 00-4 30 pm GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Pastor Phone 945 9414 Sunday. Oct 16 - 1000 a m Holy Commu man. Special 50th Anniversary of Grace Thursday . Oct 13 - 7 00 Sou Act Comm Adventurer* 8 00 AA Saturday Ort 15 1000 First C-jmi 8 00 NA Tuesday. Oct 11 - 7B0 Shcpher ding Comm Wednesday. Ort 19 - 10 00 Wordwatchers 7 00 Mephen Supp Supper HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Laue (at Starr School Road) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone numtwrr » 943-2170 Com mantty Service Censer number n 943-2361 Saturday services are Sabbath School at 9 20 a m (for all apes, adults and chtldrea) and War dup Service at 11 BO a m Jam m for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays 7 BO-1BO p m Our Conunurnty Service (enter 502 F Green Street, u open U> the public Man days and Wednesday 9OO-12BC noon Danatiom of cfothiag m good, clean condman are accepted only durmg above hours If you are m need of ckxhing pteuae call 943-2361 for mt appomtment WOODOOVE IBETHBEV CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4117 Com Grow Road PmaorBenHcr nag 9 30 Sunday School, Church Service 10 30. Wednesday even mgs from 6BD-100 pm the youths meet al the church, brmg a aar* lunch WRLlOME CORNA.ES UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3113 N Broadway Maatmgv >41 49051 Pnaaor Carl UKhfield Phone (Woodland) 3t7-4061 or Darlene Pickard 945 5974 Worship Services Sunday. 900am mtdllBOa.m Sundav School. 9 43 am 4-H meets Mondays 6 30 p m to 1 00 p.m Btbie Study. Wednesdays 3:13 p m at Delores Gaspers. KI Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Breakfast will be meeting lhe third Saturday of each month until fur ther notice Cail Mr Stephen Lewu u 943-3365 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 944-K04 Kevin Shorkcy. Senior Punor James R Barrefl. Amt raanx vunoav servees aunoay School 945 a m . Oaaaes for all 11B0 a m Morning Worship Service. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6B0. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 Awmm Clubs 7 00 p m . Teens m Houseman Hail. 7.B0 p m . Adults Prayer meeting 1:13 pm. Aduh Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman Pmaor Sundav Services 9:43 a m Sunday School Hour. 1100 a m Morning Wontap Server. 6 00 p m Even tng Service. Wednesday 7 00 p an Services for Adult*. Teens and Oil feat The Church Page is Paid for by The Hastings Benner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAtnwot MVUiM a loan, fa HMting* and IM* OdMM WMN FUNtaAL H<HM Hasttng. FUXFAB INCOaPOAATID o< HMtlng* NATIONAL BANK OF HAXT1NOS Member FDIC TNC HASTWaS BANNCB AND MMINDU JWJ N Braedw*» — Heeling* SOSLIY FHABMACY Prescription*- — 118 S Jefterson — 9*5-3429 HASTINOt MANUFACTUMNO CO. HMlmg*. Michigan HASTINOt FIBfB OLASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Coo* A0 - He*iing*. Michigan HASTINGS AREA PLEASANTV1EW FAMILY CHURCH, 2601 Lacey Road Dow hag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wrigm <616) 731.3021 church phone. (616) 943-9200 (home phone) Sundav Service 9 30 a m Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Service 6 00 p.m Prayer time Wednesdays 7:00 p m Awaaa Program Thursdays 6 30-1 30 p m Ages 3 and 4 thru 5th and 6th grade QUIMBY UNITED, METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wot Pastor Sutaa Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School 10 am. Worship II am. After setuu* apeciai weonemmy. s p.m P.O Box 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2413 McCann Rd . Hastings. Ml 49031 Father Gnfe Jotaman Vkw Phone 623-2050 (Delton) after 6 p.m. weekdays or all day weekends Sunday Mornmg Prayer 9 43 a m . Mass 10:00 a m HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meet* at 600 Powell Rd.. I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Sunday Ser vices: 9 45 a m Btble Clasaes for all ages 10 40 a m - Morning Worship. 6pm Evening Bible Study 6:30 p m Youth mec'.ng with George and Barb Kimpte TtarW.?: 7 JO Prayer and Bible Study dealing with life * problems Sunday Ort 23 the Redeemed Cecd and Clare Sixx are planning io be with us w ith their musical message, for the mur mag service with a carry-m diner al noon You are welcome Please br­ mg a dish lo share HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller Pastor Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday — 9 30 and 11 BO Monung Worship Services Nursery provided Broad cast of 9 30 servKt over WBCH AM and FM. 9 30 10 30 Sunday School Classes for ail ages 10 30 Refreshments and Fellow ship m the Dimng R<»wn. 1 00 Middle H.gh ' anue Trip. 6 .30 Senior H.gh Fellowship - Mystery Meal Mon day — 7:30 Sessaui meeting Tues­ day — 7 15 Stephen M misters Training Wednesday — 7:00 Chaiwrl Choir practice Thursday - 7B0 Worship Committee Satur day — Women s Organization Retreat al Westey Woods HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Green and Church street*. Dr Bufford w Coe. Pastor Margaret Hoflcnbeck. Director of Christian b ucatton Church phone (616) 943-9374 Barner free bu aling with elevator tn all fhwr* Broad cast ol worship service over W BCH FM-AMat 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 am . Worship II 00 a m Mi Hi k Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children's Choir Pre-school thru first grade 3 00 p m . Second thru Sixth Grade 5 30 p m . Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Bibie Study 6 45 p m . Activities for Kds 6 43 p m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for al) age* Fndav . Ort 14 - Youth Lock-la Saturday. Ort 15 — Combined Friends Group and Goodwill Class PiNiusk and pro­ gram bv Jack aad Steve Ktneman on Bolivia Mission Trip Sunday . Ort 16 — Laify Sunday, message by Lax Turner Stan of Stewardship Campaign 'Special Delivery''. New Member Oneatation Class. 9 30 a m Twrsday Oct 17 — U M Men Dinner Program 6 30 p m Thursday. Ort 20 — Rum mage Saie 1B0 a m io 6 00 p m Sunday (kt 23 - October Sunday Sdxni Special Event Game* and Hotdog Rimst 2 00 p m Fnday. Ort 28 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity Swim Steak Chicken Dinner 4 30 to 7 00 p m SUP­ PORT GROUPS V I P 's (Visually Impaired Persons) 9 30 a m first Fridas of month September thru May. Narcotics Anonymmis 12 01) Noon Monday Wednesday and Fnday and 8 00 t m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p m Wednesdays. Co-Dependents AaonyminK 7 30 p m Thursdays and 9 00 am Saturdays Wc must ensure that if a business moves into Michigan, il has a quality and trained wuric force and infrastructure "Il's not jusi creating new jobs, it's also re­ taining what we have We don't want any more Willow Runs (an aulo plant that closed near Ypsilanti). Michigan should have never lei Willow Run walk We should have in­ sisted that 'if we give you tax breaks and give you benefits, you must stand by your commitments." When asked about his positions on crime. Manning said he is in favor of alternative sentencings, such as house arrests and tethering, for non-violent offenders But he ■ said he is against concurrent prison sentences that let prisoners serve for one crime while at the same doing time for another He added. "We want to spend more money on prisoners than wc do on the education of our young people." He later added that he believes all first-de­ gree murderers should serve life in prison limmons told tbe First Friday crowd, "I'm (Mie of you. I was raised on a farm. Every­ thing my dad did he built with sweat and hard work, so I really learned the work ethic." She first ran for township treasurer in 1976 and in that job said she noticed one day a man who came in to pay his property taxes with a social security check So she went to lhe Stale Legislature in 1986 with thai in mind and a desire to re­ form lhe property lax system. She was told that Lansing had been working on that issue for 20 years without any success She said she was happy to be part of the team that got JYoposal A passed It was a measure that lowered homestead property taxes to six mills. "It was the most important thing we could have done." she said, noting that for example young couples who can't afford houses because of property taxes now won't have to live in mobile homes On the abortr'n issue, she said. "I jehevc a child is a chile and has a civil right to life." She said she lost twins many yean xgo when they were three months old. and she was shown that they weren't just a blob of tissue. When asked her position on gun control, she said. "A tot of peipk think you can stop violence by locking up guns. But that's not what our constitution says. We must lock up some people and never let them out." She said she is proud to have a hand in passing the Truth in Sentencing bill and she supports Gov. Engler's stand that kids who bring guns to schools should be kicked out. I Republican State Senate candidate Joanne Emmons (standing) answers a question from Barry County Democratic Party Chairman James Pino at the First Friday session while Democratic opponent Scott Manning (seated) "I think we have enough bans on guns.' she said later in lhe forum "I don't believe law-abiding citizens should be banned from having guns " One member of the audience. Dr Vera Morkovin, said that as a physician, "I've seen too many people shot because there wa* a gun in the house, in an emotional situation." Emmons responded by saying she is proud of recent legislation dealing with domestic violence "that will help take violent offenders out of the home." On charter schools, she said the Noah Webster Academy has rxx been granted any money yet and tbe Michigan Education As­ sociation is challenging the legislation She said she favors the idea because it can help kids who simply don't fit into public schools. "We need to develop special public schools that deal with science and math. We need bright young people trained... It's im­ portant that we have alternatives... Our high schools should not be afraid of competition." When told that intendediate school dis­ tricts take care of gifted and talented pro­ grams, Emmons said ISIX are doing a good enough job She said pnvatc religious schools will not receive public money, they “have to meet constitutional requirements in order win charter sctxxil status "Home-schooled children are part of Michigan's children." she said, referring to the Noah Webster Academy. "We can t just blow them aside." Manning said that if we want to fund al­ MaxtUG. Beimett| CLARKSVILLE - Maxell G. Bennett. 78. of Clarksville passed away Thursday at his residence Services will be held on Friday. October 14th. at 1:30 p.m. at Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa. Stuie I. Haiubaigu ” | LAKE ODESSA - Susie I. HMsbuga. 91. of Like Odessa passed away Tueaday, October 11. 1994 at Pennock Hcspcial. Scrvces will be held on Saturday, October 15:h. at 1:00 p.m. at Koop* Funeral Chapel, Laki Odessa SYCAMORE. ILLINOIS - Dorothy Speasley Stanciu, nee Barnes, 82. al Sycamore, Illi­ nois. passed away Sunday, October 9,1994 at St Anthony Hospital in Rockford. Ultnou. Mrs. Sunciu was born on December 13, 1911 in Hawings She graduated from Hasungs High School and went on lo become a teacher. She taught at many schools including; Central School in Westmont. Benjamin school in West Chicago, Queen Bee School in Glendale Heights. Emer­ son School in Wheaton and Goodrich School io Westmont She was a former resident of Wheaton, Illi­ nois where she had been a member of the Wheaton Evangelical Free Church, the Whea­ ton Bible Church and First Baptist Church. Most recently she had been a member of the Victory Baptist Church in DeKalb, Illinois. Mrs. Sunciu is survived by her husband. John; four children, Carolyn Vogel of Florida. David (Patricia) Spensley of Naperville, Illi­ nois and Stephen (Caroljoy) Spensley of Wheaton, Illinois and MSgt Thomas Spensley of USAF; five step-children, John Jr. (Carmilla) Sunciu, Richard Sunciu, Delores (Robert) Stewart, Cecilia (Raymond) Feld and Mary Tiesman all of Winfield. Illinois, 18 grandchil­ dren and two great-grandchildren Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, October 13. at 10:00 a.m. at Hultgren Funeral Home in Wheaton, with Reverend Ken Hutch­ ins officiating Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Gardens in Oakbrook Terrace Memorials may be directed to Gideons Inter­ national. P. O. Box 934, Wheaton, Illinois 60187 UsetheBANNER CLASSIFIEDS to mH or buy something...rent a home, or get a Job! ternative schools and gifted and talented programs, we can do so by putting more funding into public schools. "Charter schools arc just another way to divert money from public schools." he said limmons was asked why tobacco bosses were given a $42 million tax break in the education reform package, she said it was a complicated bill and lhe break for tobacco interests was an attachment that wasn't no­ ticed. "I'm committed to changing this prix-cdurc and so is the governor,"' she said She also claimed '.be Engler Administra­ tion has given the people 11 tax cuts and ac­ knowledged increases in fees. "I'm not going to run away from user fees." she said. I'd rather have the person who uses the service pay rather than spread H out among all of us. Why shouldn't the person who caused the problem or needs the service pay for it?" Manning said he opposed the way some spending was ckxsc recently he noted that Richard De Vos and Jay VanAndel. owners of Amway, received a $300,000 job training grant. "The two wealthiest men in Michigan don't need corporate welfare," be com­ mented. When asked to clarify his position on prayer in school. Manning said be is op­ posed to teachers leading prayer but is not against students having Bible study groups and prayer on their own lime. "h's a matter of individual freedom." In answer to a related question, he said. "I don't see where homosexuality and permis­ sive sex is being taught in public schools " I Roland M. OHutr HASTINGS - Roland M. Oliver. 79. of H istinp and formerly of Bradley, passed away oa Tuesday, October 11,1994 at Tendercare of Hastings. He was born in Potterville, the son of James and Lucy (Welch) Oliver. He was raised in the Clarksville and Hastings areas and attended country schools there. He married Kathryn Shumaker on February, 1938. Mr. Oliver was employed in factory work and farming. For many years he was an employee of lhe former “Plank Road Fann" in Bradley. He came to Hastings in August 1994 from Bradley where he had lived over 25 years He was preceded in death by his wife. Kathryn in 1979; son Robert Oliver in 1991; sisters, Mildred Belson and Lucille Preston; a special companion, NiU Schutz in 1994. Survivors are two sons, Roland Oliver, Jr. of Marlette and James Oliver of Flint; five daughters, Mary Parks of Metamora, Joan and Joe Newcombe of Mt Morris, Patricia and Donald Coykendal! of Hastings. Nancy and Larry Ryckman of North Branch and Helen and Tom DeGroat of Brown City; brother. Frank Oliver of Hastings; three sisterx, Beulah Litt of Flint, Eunice Jarman of Hastings and Roseanne Burton of Flint; 32 grandchildren and 27 great­ grandchildren. Family will hold visiuion on Friday, Octob­ er 14th, from 2.00 lo 7:00 p.m. al the Wren Funeral Home. Private family services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Tendercare of Hastings___________________ I Richard Lake| BELLEVUE- Richard Lake, 65, of Bellevue passed away October 4, 1994 at home. He wu born in Battle Creek on July 23, 1929, son of Russell Lake and Julia Collins Mr. Lake attended Battle Creek Public Schools He worked for the Oliver Farms, Shemff Goslin, then Reith & Riley before retiring. Mr. Lake enjoyed ashing, hunting and (lancing. He married Marion E. McLaughlin January 17. 1948 in Battle Creek. He is survived by wife, Marion of Bellevue; five sons, Richard Lake of Bellevue, Brian Lake of Hastings, Gary Lake of Battle Creek, Gerald Lake of Battle Creek, and Steven Lake of Battle Creek; four daughters. Angelia Fodor of Battle Creek, Donna Taylor of Battle Creek. Kathy Anthony of Bellevue, Marlene Winans of Battle Creek; 22 grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; three brothers. Buddy Lake of Hastings, Jack Lake of Hastings, and Russell Lake Jr., of Hastings; four sisters, Betty Harvath of Hastings. Ella Mae Hoyt of Marshall, Bonnie Wilson of Hastings, and Rose Mary McBian of Hastings. Funeral services were held Friday. October 7, 1994 at Bachman Hebble Funeral Service with Pastor Kenneth Vaught Burial at Hicks Cemetery in Pennfield Township. Memorial donations can be made to Barry Community Hospice or American Diabetes Association 4W.J. Taylor | NASHVILLEAm J T«ylor, 46, of Nubville, went lo be with the lord on Thursday, October 6, 1994 at her home. She ivas born May 11,1948 in Jackson, the daughter of Chris and Jean (Smith) Jensen. She graduated from Jackson High School in 1966 and graduated from Ferris State College. She married Tom Taylor on December 20, 1969 in Jackson. She wu a homemaker and a dcnul hygienist for many years. Mrs. Taykr wu a member of the Nashville United Methodist Church, and active in Putnam Library Friends, Maple Valley School She wu a Girl Scout leader, Cub Scout Leader and a Charter member of the Maple Valley Track Boomers. Mrs. Taylor is survived by her husband, Tom; children. Holly, Dave, and Jeff; mother, Jean Jensen of Nashville; and many other loving and caring relatives. Manorial services were held Saturday, October 8, 1994 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend James Hynes officiating. Burial wu held at the Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial donations may be made to the Maple Valley Scholarship Fund, Maple Valley Track Fund, Nashville Methodist Church, or Barry Community Hospice. I MaryJ Wood| LAKE ODESSA - Mary J. Wood, 76, of Lake Odessa passed away Thursday October 6, 1994 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. She wu born July 10,1918 in Battle Creek the daughter of Ona and Jesse (Hurd) Cooper. Mrs. Wood graduated from Battle Creek High School and married John A. Strong in January 1940 at South Bend, Indiana. He preceded ha in death October 18, 1970. Sne married Ernest Wood, February 3, 1983 in Lake Odessa. She lived in South Bend until 1955 when she moved to Lansing. In 1974 she moved to the Sunfield area and u. 1977 moved to Lake Odessa Surviving are ha husband. Ernest; one daughter Mrs. Bernard (Beverly) McDiarmid of Lake Odessa, two step daughters Sharron Willette of Lake Odessa, Diane Btundy of Clarksville; two step sons Dennis Wood and Michael Wood both of Holland; four grand­ children; four great grandchildren; seven step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren, three brothers, J J. Cooper of Fl Richey, Flori­ da, Rex Cooper of Battle Creek, and Bill Coop­ er of Brookfield. She wu preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Robert; and one "sista, Betty Hosack. Funeral services were held Monday, Octob­ er 10, 1994 at the Clarksville Bible Church with Pastor Doo Mathis offictiating. Burial in Ml Rest Cementery, Sl Johns. Arrangements by Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1994 — Page 7 NE^VS...by Catherine Lucas By Joyce F. Weinbrecht MacDonald-Hamilton plan May 27 wedding Mr. and Mrs. James MacDonald of Bay Ci­ ty announce the engagement of their daughter Jennifer Lynn, to Marcus D Hamilton He ts the sou of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Hamilton of Hastings The bride-to-be is a graduate of Michigan State University and is a sales consultant for One Way Products. Inc.. Kalamazoo The future bridegroom is currently atten­ ding Western Michigan University with plans after graduation to attend Law School A May 27. 1995 wedding is planned Hawkinses to mark ( 25th anniversary Dr. Lawrence and Diane (Daly) Hawkins celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary. Monday. Oct 3. Larry and Diane were married Oa. 3. 1969 at Saint Eulalia Catholic Church in Maywood. Illinois Cathy Lucas is home from Pennock Hospital She ts recuperating, but her pro­ gress seems quite slow, at least to her. She is very appreciative of the help from the am­ bulance service for the care they are giving her. lo neighbors and friends for the assistance they are giving and to her friends from church who have brought in food for her. When she is feeling better, she will ex­ tend her thanks to every one of you personally. The Women's Study Club held its annual banquet al the Zion Lutheran Church Satur­ day. Oa. 8. The meal, a lovely chicken din­ ner. was prepared by Margaret Brodbeck and served by youth of lhe church. Max Vipond entertained the 22 members and spouses with a delightful and humorous talk. "Some Experiences in My Early Days of Banking " His experiences made the business of banking interesting as well as amusing in some vases. St. Edward's Catholic Church of Lake Odessa held its annual bazaar Saturday. Oct 8 al the church. A luncheon of hot turkey over biscuit or barbecue beef sandwiches, a choice of two kinds of soup, topped with homemade pies and cheesecakes, was served to shoppers. Bonnie McLeod created a special molded salad, which was delicious and well received. There was a raffle of cash and other assorted items. A new feature this year at the bazaar was in­ clusion of crafters demonstrating the making of their crafts. This added interest and con­ tributed to the success of the event. Baker-Skidmore plan to wed Oct. 15 Fran Schneider will be celebrating her S5th birthday Friday. Oct 14. There will be a . family get together oa Suarday, Oa. 15 to Have an opinion? Write us a letter! Mr. and Mrs. James Baker, and Mr. and Mrs Asher Skidmore, are pleased to an­ nounce the upcoming mamage of their children, Juanita Jo Baker and Gordon Skidmore The bnde-to-be ts a graduate of Hastings High School The future groom attended Lake word High School and is employed with General Motors on the product development team An October I5th wedding is being planned BOY, Junior and Natalie Cairns are pleased to announce their new arrival. Joshua Lee. bom Sept. 3 at Bronson Hospital in Kalamazoo, weighing 6 lb*.. 9 ozs. and 20 in­ ches long. Proud grandparents are Ruby and Lee Cairns and David and Karren Webb. Welcome home Josh, we love you! BOY, Jason Tyler, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 8 at 1:47 p.m. lo Miss Nava Cole. Hastings, weighing 7 lb*.. 13 ozs. and 22 in­ dies long. GIRL, Samantha Lee. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 19 at 1 a.m. to Bob and Velma Miller. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 5 M ozs. and 22 inches long. Parks and Recreation meeting is off BOY, Joshua Allen Lee, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 21 al 1:25 p.m. to Malissa The Oa. 26. meeting of the Barry County Parks and Recreation Commission has been cancelled. The next meeting will be Nov. 16 at the Chariton Park Village Church basement at 7:30 pm GIRL, Shelby Lynn, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 22 at 12:51 p.m. to Michelle and Lyndon Sackrider. Hastings, weighing 5 lb*. 56 oz and 1816 inches long Th* Haaing* BANNER RO. MKB Huang*. McNgwi 48060 NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING on INCREASING PROPERTY TAXES The township board of the Johnstown Twp. will hold a public hearing on a proposed increase of .0496 mills in the operating tax millage rate to be levied in 1994. The hearing will be held on Thursday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. at Johnstown Twp. Hall, 13555 Bedford Rd., Battle Creek. The date and location of the meeting to take action on the proposed additional millage will be announced at this public meeting. If adopted, the proposed additional millage will increase operating revenues from ad valorem property taxes 2.99% over such revenues generated by levies permitted without holding a hearing. If the proposed additional millage rate is not approved the open ing revenue will increase by 1.74% over the preceding year’s operating revenue. The taxing unit publishing this notice, and identified below, has complete authority to establish the number of mills to be levied from within its authorized millage rate. This notice is published by: Johnstown Twp. 13555 Bedford Rd. Battle Creek, Ml 616-721-9709 spending the leave with his parents. Robert and Gretchen Bursley of Battle Creek He will be assigned to a base in Arizona when the leave is over. Robert Bursley. who has been involved with Boy Scout leadership for the past 28 years, and his Boy Scout Troop included Lillian's farm home as a slop on a 50-mile bike hike, which they did on Saturday, Oa. 8. The Zion Lutheran Church had a successful bazaar Saturda) Oct 8 Thev served a lun cheon of a choice of bean or potato soup, barbecue sandwiches and a choice of pic or cake. They had a large assortment of crafts and ocher gift items, all of which sold very well. The Woodland Lions are faced with the problem of repairing their roof. Financing lhe venture has the members searching for soutces of funds. Several ideas are being pursued. Clyde and Doreen Shoemaker are going to Chambersburg, Pa., to visit with their daughter. Terry Lyn Newman, and grand­ daughter Che Isa Newman. On Sunday. Oa. 16. for the morning ser­ vice. the Vanderveens will present a musical concert at the Kilpatrick Church. There will be a carry-in dinner al noon that day. Lakewood United Methodist Church ts holding ns annual bazaar Saturday, Oct. 22. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A luncheon of homemade soup, sandwiches and homemade apple desserts will be served There will be many craft and gift hems available. See WOODLAND NEWS, page 10 Area Birth Announcements... Kurt and Harb Ackerson announce the birth and adoption of a daughter, Tiffani Jean Ackerson. She was bom in Korea November 13. 1993 and arrived in the United Sates on Sept. 13<h. She has a brother. Thomas David. Grandparents are Dale and Eleanore Acker­ son of Mulliken and the late David and Joan Brodbeck of Lake Odessa GIRL. Michael and Melissa Myers are pleas­ ed to announce the birth of their daughter. Me Karla Marie, bom Sept. 27 at 3.53 p.m.. weighing 7 lbs., 3 ozs. and 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Lon and Cheryl Myers. Middleville; Gary and Karen Martin. Ionia Fran Schneider to celebrate 85 years The Zion Lutheran Church has been busy with Lutheran World Relief Project, which is sponsored by the church and is participated in by many of the Lutheran churches around the country. The project of making and sending quilts to lhe needy of the world, including our own United States, has been one of long standing This year. Lucy Jordan has made 41 of the 50 quilts that the Woodland Zion Lutheran Church will be packing up on Wednesday. Oa. 12. The quilts are carefully packed here, then sent to Lansing to a warehouse there where the quilts are then packed and sent lo New York and distributed to needy areas from there Lucy chooses the materials she uses very carefully, washed it before and after it is quilted. Her quilts do not shrink and are always neat and clean Dean and Viola Cuiin ingham provided the backing for the quills and Betty Lind provided the quilting thread, making it a family project as well as a loving church project On Sunday. Ocl 9. the quilts were displayed at the church, draped over the church pews so that congregation of the church could see them and appreciated the beauty of the quilts, the quality and quantity of lhe work. Lillian Barry Vandecar took her sister. Beatrice Rogen, to tlx doctor and then they visited L«Uian*s daughter-in-law. Gail Dead­ man of Holt, and helped her granddaughter. Christie Finger, celebrate her birthday. Eric Bunley (Lillian’s grandson) is home on leave from the military until Oa. 17. He is Pansh and Jason Taggart. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 3Yi ozs. and 2116 inches long. BOY, Jamie Joseph Tackett Jr., bora at Pen­ nock Hospital on Sept. 23 at 7 a.m. io Deanna Lewi* and Jamie Tackett, Lake Odessa, weighing 2 lb*., 10 ozs. and 1656 long BOY, Jeffrey Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oa. I at 3:43 p.m. to Shann Wakley and Shawn Caswell. Woodland, weighing 8 lbs., 556 ozs. and 2156 inches long GIRL, Savannah Jane, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oa. I al 5.38 a m. to Lisa and Glen Vickers. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 20 inches long. h’s A Boy! Thomas James Peurach (9 lbs.. 22 inches) is welcomed home by his brothers, Stephen ■nd Jonathan and his parents Jim and Peg. Proud grandparents are Carl and Jan Peurach and Jerry and Karen Eckman, all of Hastings BOY, Doug and Jana Baragar are proud lo announce the birth of their son. Austin Daniel, bom July 21. 1994 al 10:47 a.m. at Butterworth Hospital, Grand Rapids. He weighed 8 lbs.. I oz. and was 1956 inches long Proud grandparents are Roy and Joanne Anderson and Rachel Baragar. Awaiting him at home are his brothers. Jordan. Zachary and Brandon GIRL, Justin and Ashley Purdun are proud to announce lhe birth of their new sister, Shelby Lynn, boro Sept. 28 al 2:16 p.m. at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids to An­ drea and Rod Purdun. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 13 ozs. and 20 inches long. Proud grand­ parents ire Roland and Jan Curtiss. Roger and Kathy Purdun and Mary Purdun. Greatgrandp irents are Clarence and Ruby Curtiss. Arlene Swanson. Roland and Phylis Leavelie and Bessy Norton BOY, Friends and family members extend best wishes to Stephanie Barnhill and Wesley Tobias for the birth of a 656 pound son. Dai mon Wesley Tobias at Butterworth Hospital. Grand Rapids on Sept. 7. at 8:55 p.m. All are happy and doing well! GDU, Bnoany Nichole Marshall, bora at Penuork Hospital, on Sept. 28 at 12:20 p.m. to Niki Campbell and Eddie Marshall. Shelbyville, weighing 7 lbs.. 3% ozs. and 2056 inches long. GIRL, Svannah Paige, bora at Pennock Hospital to Jackie Carroll. Nashville, on Sept. 28 at 5:10 a.m.. weighing 7 lbs . 656 ozs. and 20 inches long BOY, Eric Robert, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 29 at 2.03 a.m. to Jon and Shelly Hart. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 8M ozs. 2! 56 inches long. GIRL, Alyssa Nikole Roath. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29 at 2:55 p.m. to Blanca a-d Greg Roath. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 56 oz. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Kelleigh Nicoile. bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 29 al 5:01 p.m. to Ed and Laura Walling. Grand Rapids, weighing 7 lbs . 456 ozs. and 2056 inches long. GIRL, Kristen Hope, bom at Pennock Hospital, on Sept. 29 at 5:50 a m to Steve and Felicia Meyers. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 956 ozs. and 2056 inches long. BOY, Adam Gregory, bom at Pennock Hospital on Sept 30 at 5:47 p.m to Jody and Gregory May. Delton, weighing 8 lbs.. 356 ozs and 21 inches long BOY, Thaddeus Joe, boro at Pennock Hospital on Oa. 3 at 9 a.m. to Linda and Douglas Stampfler, Hastings. weighing 7 lbs.. 756 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Nathan Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oa. 4 at 9:25 p.m. to Rhonda and Ken Fisk. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs , 456 ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Anthony Levi, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oa. 6 at 3:10 p.m. to Rhonda Faiewski and Joey Gloetzner. Hastings, weighing 6 lb*.. 316 oz*. and 1956 inches long. GIRL, McKaily Anne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oa. 4 at 9:13 p.m. to Julie and John Bodenmuller. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 1556 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Hannah Jo. boro at Pennock Hospital on Oa. 7 at 12:02 p.m. to Tom and Polly (Duffy) Herbst rerth. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Cassandra Alysse, bom at Pennock Hospital, on Oa 8 at 5 a.m. to Larry and Pam Komstadt, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 6 ozs. and 21 inches long. ■OY, Casey Michael, bum at Pennock Hospital, on Oa . 3 at 7:23 a m to Kelly Saur and Mike Babbrtr. Plainwell, weighing 7 lbs.. 5 ozs. and 22 inches long. ■•publican for State ■•preMatattv* BOY, Dylan Lee, bora at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24 at 11:03 a.m. lo Shawn and RandyDurkee. Woodland, weighing 9 lbs.. 10 ozs. and 22 inches long BOY, Justice Allen, bom at Pennock Hospital, on Sept. 27 at 11:54 a.m. to Brooke Martin and Chad Cranson. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 156 oz. and 19 inches long. GIRL, Ashley Marie, bom at Pennock Hocpital on Oa. 3 at 11:04 p.m. to Brenda Brooks and Jeff Wilson. Hastings, weighing 9 lb*., M oz. and 22 inches long. TERRY GEIGER- GIRL, Victoria LouAnn. boro at Pennock Hospital on Sept. 24 at 1:44 a.m. to Melissa and Robert Everi, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 3 ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Dominik Jay. boro at Pennock Hospital on Sept 25 a» 7:29 a m to Lisa Planck and Rick Louden. Nashville, weighing 9 lb*., 15 ozs. and 2256 inches long. BOY, James Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oa. 1 at 12:11 a.m. to Jim and Deb Carr. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs., 5 ozs. and 2156 inches long. A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY IN EDUCATION Terry and his wife, Jan, have three children. He understands the value of a good education and the commitment to it. As our state representative. Terry will work to enhance and improve our children’s learning experiences by providing communities greater local control in the way their schools are run. He believes that greater latitude at tbe local level will foster new. innovative education programs to be developed and implemented, allowing our children to compete, succeed and excel in a global economy. IN STRENGTHENING FAMILIES Government must return to the basics it was meant to provide. "Personal responsibility" is learned in the home and cannot be legislated. Terry knows firsthand tbe pressures of raising a family in today's world. Terry will support initiatives tku put Michigan fairdies first, and oppose addictive welfare programs that weaken the family. ENDORSED BY: Michigan Farm Bureau Agri-Pac Right to Life of Michigan PAC Fraternal Order of Police Police Officers Association of Michigan VOTE NOVEMBER 8 �Page 8 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13, 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: Dotouh hoviog boon mode in th. condtttom o» a cwtom mortgage mod. the 21st doy oi Jonuory >*•4 .ittuted by RICKY NEYMEIYER ot Mor tQOQor lo BARRY COUNTY LUAUER doing bu*me*» ot Hastings Mkhtgon a* Mortgagee and recorded in the OHk. oi the Register oi Dead* for Barry County. Michigan on January 24 1994 in ltb.< 595 of mortgage* on Fog. 648 on which mortgage there I* claimed of the dot. oi this notic. Four Thousand Thirty Four ond 90 100 (34 034 90) Ooilort lo. principal and interest interest from the dal. oi January 21. 1994 ot the rat. of 10% per cent, no suit or proceeding ot low or in equity hav­ ing boon mstttu'ed to recover the debt, or any port ol th. debt iKurid by »a»d mortgog. ond th. power oi sale in said mortgog. contained having become operative by reason oi default Notice is hereby given that on Thursday November 10. 1994 of 11:00 a.m ot the East anfranco oi the Courthouse in lhe City oi Hosting* that being the place for holding th. lottdoiur* •ale* for the County of Barry there will bo oHerod tor *ate and said to the highest bidder of public auction of venue, lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts due ond unpaid upon *o»d mortgage together with interest thereon ot (10%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in »o>d mortgage together with the logoi cost* and charge* for sol. including the attorney few os provided by low m said mortgage the lands and premise* in said mortgage mentioned ond describ­ ed os follows, to WH Lots 243 and 246 and part of lot 244 described a* commencing of the comer common to lot* 244 an -J 245 thence South 41 degree* 43 East » leef thence Northeasterly 100 feet, thence North 41 degree* 43 West 30 feet; thence Southwesterly to beginning all being in Algonquin lake Resort Pro­ perties No. 2 occordirg to the recorded plat thereof os recorded m Libor 2 oi plats Pogo 63 Rutland Township. Barry County. Michigan The length oi redemption period under M.S.A. Section 77A 3240 M C L Section 600 3240 (I94B) is »»■ (6) month* Doted September 20 1994 SIEGEL HUDSON GfE < FlSHtS JeHrey I Youngsmo (F40393 Attorney for Barry County Lumber BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49056 (616)943-3493 (11/3) Credit frenzy Ann Landers TOMMY H REED and EMILY N REED PloinliH* GARRY A RASMUSSEN ond ZOE A RASMUS!* N Del endont* JAAAES I JUHNKE (P24416) Attorney lor FlainliH* B3S Golden Avenue Battle Crook Ml 49013 Telephone (616)963 1441 GARY A RASMUSSEN ZOE A RASMUSSEN Defendant* ORDER OF PUBLICATION AND ORDER TO ANSWER At a session of said Court hold in the District Courtroom in the City ol Hosting* Michigan on this 19th doy of September 1994 PRESENT HONORABLE GARY R HOLMAN DISTRICT JUDGE On the 6th day of September. 1994 an action was filed by TOMMY H REED ond EMILY N REED Plain tiH ogomti GARRY A. RASMUSSEN ond ZOE A RASMUSSEN Defendant m th.. Court to forfeit a land contract concerning real property described os follows A parcel of land in the Northeast 1 '4 of Section 36 Town I North Range B West, described os beginning ot the Southeast corner ol the North 10 acre* of the Southeast 1 /4 ol the Northeast I /4 of soid Section 26 thence du. south along the East line of soid Township 30 rods thence W.st 20 rods, thence North 30 rods thence East 20 rods to the ploc. of beginning Johnstown Township Barry County. Michigan IT tS HEREBY ORDERED that the Defendant ZOE A. RASMUSSEN, shall answer or take such other oction os may be permitted by law on or before the 7th day of November. 1994 IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that this Order shall be published m the Hastings Benner once eoch week for four (4) consecutiv > weeks IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that a copy of the Sum mon* and Complaint bo moiled by certified moil, return receipt requested, to the lost known ad­ dress of the Defendant <1 any GARY R HOLMAN District Judge JAJMES I JUHNKE (P244I6) Attorney for Plomtiff* (10/13) ER courtesy helps Dear Ann Landen: Will you please help educate the public about common courtesy and simple decency when visiting an emergency room? My husband is an emergency-room physi­ cian. I can't tell you how many limes he has had to ask someone to get out of his way while trying to treat a critically ill patient These intruders arc not people who stumble into the emergency room by mistake In­ variably. they are sitting with another patient, and when they sec some action, they come over and watch the show Medicine is not a spectator sport Ann. please ask them how they would feel about a total stranger watching their mother's bare chest being defibrillaled'* Besides violating that patient's right to confidentiality and privacy, the gawkers may actually be interfer­ ing with lhe patient's care by getting in the way of doctors and nurses who are trying to perform lifesaving procedures. Please tell those who are in emergency rooms. either as visitors or as minimally ill patients, lo stay at their assigned beds and let the professionals do their already jobs — Have Had Enough of It in North Carolina Dear North Carolina: YOU told them, and very emphatically. 1 don't know how 1 can im­ prove on the message, but I can pass the word, and here it ts Tantrum control Dear Ana Landen: 1 am the divorced mother of two boys, ages 8 and 14. 1 met a really great guy about 10 months ago. We've talked about getting married. He also has two children - a boy. age 7. and a girl. 5. The problem is his daughter "Betsy" ts extremely high-strung and has frequent temper tantrums. When she doesn't get her way, she lies down on the floor, kicks and ■creams. Last weekend. I had to ask him to leave because Betsy was getting on my nerves. Ann. I have tned everything from talking lo this child to putting her in her room and listening to her scream for 40 minutes straight. Nothing works. The tantrums con­ tinue. Her father doesn't know what to do with her. either I really want our relationship to work, but 1 feel as if Betsy is succeeding at destroying it Please tell me what to do. - Bedeviled and Bemused in Michigan Dear Michigan: Betsy has learned how to control the family. A new strategy must be ap­ plied at once. Tbe moment the tantrum begins, she should be taken to her room and (cud calmly thai she can come out when she is able lo conduct herself property. Don't let her wear you down. Let her scream for an hour, if necessary. This is one battie you must win or you are sunk. JOIN OUR CREW — DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED Retirees and housewives... this means you tool! We Provide • Training • Free Meals • Free Uniforms • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Pick up an application at the counter! 1215 West State St. in Hastings Figuring height IIIIHIHWffHtillllHIIII IIIHIIF Because 60% of the American work force is made up of women, we would like to honor... ■ ■ J J 1994 National ■J Women In Business Week ;; :: W H II III I I I I I IIffffff We will be dedicating the October 20th issue of the Hastings Banner to the working women of Barry County. As an advertiser in this issue we suggest that you use a photograph and a brief biography to focus on the women who play an important part in the day to day operation of your business. ■ ■ . ■ , ■ ■ . ■ , It's a special section for special people within your organization... Don't miss this opportunity to acknowledge your women in business! Ad Deadline October 14, 1994 Contact your J-Ad Graphics Sales Representative or call... 945-9554 ...for more information. i i iuiiiiiimirnmiTiTiittl i iiii ii Dear Ann I. anden: 1 read somewhere that if yu measure the distance between the shoulder and elbow when a child is a toddler, and multiply by a certain number, you will get a close approxinuuion of the child's adult height. Our daughter and son-in-law are newly adoptive parents and since they're quite tall, they are curious to know how tall their son is likely to be. Can you or your readers help us out? New Nonna in Indtena Dear Nonna: According to Dr Robert Rosenfield. an endocrinologist at Wyler Children's Hospital in Chicago, there is no way io precisely predict a toddler's adult height from such measures At the age of 2, the average height for both boys and girts is 34^6 inches. A child who is noticeably shorter should be examined by a physician ‘Nice guy’ loses Dear Ann Landers: I am sick and tired of ail those female readers who write in and moan, "Why aren't there any nice guys out there?" I’m a “nice guy.” and here is my story 1 have a good job and am financially respon sibie I don't go to bars and get stinking drank. I don't smoke. I don't do drugs. 1 am interested in having a real relationship, but the LEGAL NOTICE >ygsh_______ RUTLAND CMAVTCI TOWNtMT October 5 1994 Budget Hearing colled to order at 7 30 p.m All board member* present 7 resident*. Com­ missioner Jame*. Pat Sharpe. Robin McKenna. Rose McMel len. Dennis McKelvey and Jean Gotlup 1995 Budget received with anticipated Revenues of 3257 669 00 anticipated Expenditure* of 3233.717.00 Regular Board Meeting called to order at 8 >0 All report* received and placed on file Site Pion lee* sol at 3300 00 Approved Vouchor* in the amount of 315 175 99 Adjournment ot 9.26 p.m Respectfully submitted Barbara Bedford Clert Attested to by Robert M Edward* Supervisor (10/13) women I have asked out turn me down because I am not much to look al Then I met my dream girl. "Wendy." I was one of many suitors, and we dated platomcaily for almost a year I held her hand at the movies, and thai was as far as wc went Wlien Wendy got pregnant from a one-night stand. I was lhe only one who stood by her When she couldn't gel a job and was evicted from her apartment. I asked her to move in with me. Two weeks later, we became lovers This was entirely her move 1 did all the cooking and the laundry I brought her breakfast in bed on weekends and gave her a $2,500 engagement ring When her beautiful little girl was bom. I was n the* delivery room. Three months later. I came home and was totally shocked to find that she had cleared out. bag and baggage, and taken the bat* When 1 called her sister F.nd asked. "Where in the world is Wendy?" 1 learned that she had ran off and married "Bill," who she had mentioned in passing as a very good-looking guy but. unfortunately, a heroin addict Face it. Women don't warn a nice guy or a sensitive man They want a vain hunk they can show off to other women. I have resigned myself to a life of being alone. Am I oitter? You're darned tootin' I am. and who can Name me? — Permanently Scarred In Sacramento, CaHf. Dear Sacramento: Wendy gave you a lousy deal, and I'm sorry, but don't judge all women by that rotten egg. Please don’t give up. If I printed your phone number, you would get at least 400 calls. Keep looking! Dear Ann luinden: My wife, "Evelyn.** has chosen to hr a housewife for practically all of our IO-ycar marriage I have always been able lo provide for my family without her assistance She has earned about $7,000 during our marriage at part-time jobs and has not worked in four years. My problem is that lour years ago a hank issued Evelyn her own major credit card with a very high credit limit Evelyn has used this card recklessly, and the bank continues to raise her credit limit Her outstanding balance is over $6,000 She pays her monthly minimum from money I give her for my household She has ignored my protests, and the financial institution has rebuffed my inquiries Because I own property and have financial accounts jointly with Evelyn, everything I have worked hard for is threatened 1 have decided that my only recourse is to take over our property, move our finances into accounts of my own and let Evelyn eventually default on her debt. I have written the bank that issued her the card and voiced a stern ultimatum about my intentions A few years ago. a husband could easily take away his wife's credit cards Not in the '90s. Any sugestions’’ - Endangered by Her Debt in IVnsscob Dear Endangered: You need a third parly to mediate this war. How about your banker? Evelyn needs to give up her credit card NOW - no ifi. ands or buts P.S. Your reference to “my household" suggests that you may be a bit too controlling, which might be the root of the problem • Ann Landers' latest booklet. “Nuggets and Doozies,” has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressca. long. ' business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor f* (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, Inc. (Lake Odessa NEWS Tonight (Thursday. Oct. 13) is the October meeting for the Lake Odessa Area Historical Socity. with a Clarksville gentleman, Bernard Smith, bringing a slide show presentation with a travel topic. Vice President Richard Heaven will preside. The target date for re-opening Jordan Lake Highway is Oct. 14. Even last week some of the seven miles were apparently completely done with all new tarvia. new markings and new culverts. However, part of the rural sec­ tion of the road still needed tarvia on the east half of lhe surface. The half-mile within the villagc limns is another matter The fortunate residents who have lots extending to the next street can get io their rear lawns easily. The rest an, much invonvenienced Lakewood's football team has another game Friday, Oct. 14. this time the opponent is Eaton Rapids. Last week's Homecoming game was one the home team lost. The crown­ ing of queen and king were after the game, rather than during halftime. Adult Singles have a dance. Saturday night in Woodland Village Council meets Monday. Oct. 17. The committee planning for "Christmas Round the Town" will meet next week Thurs day al 7 p.m. at the Page Building. There are to be even more participants this year. The semi-annual rummage sale at Fellowship Hall is to be this week Friday from 9 a.m. until 7 in the evening and from 9 io 11 a.m. Saturday. Saturday is also Bag Day. Ken and Mary Harrington of Cunningham Road are grandparents and Evelyn Cummins Bower and husband LaVon are great grandparents of Kelsey Ann Harrington, bom to parents Kevin and Tammy of Grenlund Rond. Carson Chy Sept. 13. She has two big sisters. Adnenne. who is 5 and Leah, who is 3. Kevin it a 1980 Lakewood graduate, the maternal grandparents are Michael and Sally (Middleton) Ranger of Carson Chy and the late Bernice (Lortz) Ranger. Visitors at the library last week were seek­ ing information about genealogy societies in Barry and Montcalm counties in hopes of fin­ ding what happened to members of the Morgan family in Ohio. One daughter was pictured in lhe Barry County History, the wife of Dan Warner of Baltimore Township. Another sister was married to a Carpenter at Edmore. The couple from Bucyrus. Ohm. is anxious to learn where other members of the family went. The couple named Noblet had a summer place near the Swamp Bar for a few years. They were astonished to sec the transformation of the area on their visit. With all the new housing on boths sides of the chan­ nel on Pmeview Drive and on Willowbrook, the lady said the houses compared to those she sees on home tours in the Columbus area. More veterans are meeting. The eighth an­ nual Michigan Women Veterans luncheon will be at the Hilton in Troy. Oct. 16. The chairman was in the Coast Guard. The speaker will be a retired U.S. Air Force Brigadier General. Wilma Vaught. All women veterans who served or now serve m America's armed forces are invited to attend The contact number is (313) 886-6131. Last week Monday Rauh and Vi Aho of Davenpon Road returned from a reunion of those who served on the USS Casablanca, an aircraft carrier. Rauli had been a machinist's mate during his service time. He was elated to meet at the St. Louis. (Mo.) gathering a man from Anaheim. Calif., who had been a good fnend dunng their service time Grapes are ripe. Last week the grade crop at the Clarksville Experimental Station near Clarksville was harvested. Fnends of the Library met last week Tues­ day. The Friends had provided funding for ten new hand puppets for library use in story tell­ ing and for lending. Library aide DebF-e Mor­ mon had made drawstring tote hags for safe transport for the clever figures, which range from dragons to oppossums to the Dough Boy. They have already provided to be very popular with the young sei who attend story hour. Fnends will give as assist at lhe next Feed Store performance on Nov. 19 The members will host the Chamber of Commerce e at their Nov. 8 breakfast meeting, rather than 2 the October date given in last week's column. 2 A Sunday news story from Portland in the Lansing Stale Journal touched on an issue that. has made the Banner on previous occasions. The city on lhe east side of Ionia County at lhe confluence of the Grand River and the Look­ ing Glass now has a new riverside trail exten- . ding more than three miles The City of Portland purchased the unused CAO right­ of-way for only $25,000. The trail crosses both rivers, using the original railroad bridge built for the Detroit. Lansing and Northern when the route was laid to connect Grand Ledge with Ionia back in 1869, and a 90-yearold bridge moved from Kent County, north to Lowell. The railroad bridge crosses the ' Grand. The transplanted Burroughs bridge,, crosses the Looking Glass behind Central Soya Feed Co. A leg of the trail parallels the ' Grand on the west bank as far as Thompson Park. The main trail accommodates Com­ munity Lake Park, the Bogue Flats Recreation Area. Powers Park. Will Toan PfHc and the \ high school football field at its westmost point The DDA contributed a portion of the funds, but the largest chunk came from the Michigan DNR Another sizeable portion canc from state and federal DOT funds There is a contest for naming the trail. The local paper will publicize the names and , readers vote by printed ballot. The trail is , already getting heavy use from hikers, bikers. . bladers. babes in strollers and dogs walking ' their masters. The most amazing statement in ' the Journal story is that "there was no opposi- .“ non" to the project, which cost $530,000. The trail is fenced on both sides and most of it is tarviad. Lighting will be added as funds are available. Likely lhe tacit or spoken approvalcame from the funding by grants and the fact that most of the trail was away from privately owned residential housing. This is one more , of the "Rails to Trails” successes in Michigan. An aerial view of the merging of the waters was on a recent Ionia County telephone book. The railroad bridge was in the foreground. The Portland story came about because a rail line was abandoned. Another Journal story reports from Gannett News Service that some of America's rail lines are hiring more people to man their \ trains as long distance trucking companies are taking advantage of the railways methods, which make shipping by rail cheaper than paying truck drivers to drive across the coun­ try Trains do not have to stop to take a nap. eat a meal, or slow for highway construction. Cargo that formerly went on highways is now being loaded onto trains, with trucks used at each end of the route Manufacturers are tak­ ing advantage of getting their parts by rail to avoid on-site storage. The just-in-time delivery of parts is crucial for manufacturers. It might behoove train watchers to find a comfortable spot and count the flatbed rail cars and count> how mans semi-trailers are on each train. A rough estimate is that for each engine there are likely to be 30 to 35 freight cars. If one counts four engines, he may as well shut off his engine and bide his time while he waits for passage across the tracks in Lake Odessa Even when trains are eastbound and going downhill, it takes several minutes for a train to go through town. One innovation reported in the Gannett story is thai some tests arc being made on a new brake system that would put electric , brakes on each car so that the end car would begin to brake as soon as the engine braked, instead of the current technology, which has the air brakes :»n the engine slowing the engine and the rest of the train slowing be degree, in an accord ion-1 ike effect. Canadian National is building a $190 million tunnel, which will fink Pori Huron and Sarnia. The suprising figure overall is that rail volume has doubled from 1980 to 1993 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13. 1994 — Page 9 to Time... The Ray IV. Erway Story (Part Eight) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht Ray W Erway tells about hi* work as a mail earner. He took over the Shultz rru.il route on Jan 2. 1924. Free rural mail delivery came about in 1896 It was an improvement in services for Ae citizens of rural America The Grange had taken a strong stand in favor of Rural Mail Delivery “Mr. Erway wntes: ’ Henry Zertel carried the mail from Shultz for ten years. Then Orson Tobias did it for another ten years. Faye Peake and Will Clary earned the mail for the route until I was hired to do a in 1924 “On June 16. 1933. I was transferred to Hastings and the Shultz post office was ck»ed. I retired Apnl 30. 1955. after being on the route for 31 years. “During my time on the route. I was in two coUoions. one with a Model T and one with a milk truck. both on blinds Neither accident did much damage to any of the can. Once I lost control of my car on a slippery hill just southeast of home, sponging the right front wheel However. I made it the rest of the route I was very lucky as other earners had wrecks a plenty "The Rutland Township Telephone Com­ pany was our first telephone service. 1 do not have the telephone books any longer, as I turned them over to Harry Dunn a year or two before Michigan Bell extended their lines to us and relieved us from the upkeep of the phone lines “h was sometime around 1900 when the men of the Glass Creek Grange area curled lhe movement to organize a telephone com pany and get a line up “At the first meeting they met with so much opposition from some of those nearer to town that nothing was accomplished The opposi­ tion felt thai they could bs Id a >ine much cheaper as they were nearer to town, so they held off “The next year, the Grange farmers had another meeting and got started They still had to contend with the opposition and did a$ long as we had the Rutland Company They would not allow the trimming of lheir hedge row trees and made it as inconvenient as possible “The company assessed members enough io buy the wire and poles The poles were tamarack from local swamps I was old enough to get in on quite a lot of work on the line I had a neighbor who was a blacksmith make me a pair of climbers, borrowed some hame straps from our harnesses and climbed the poles. 1 slid down them “tn spite of opposition, the company got a line, consisting of two circuits, one going to the area beyond the Gnuige Hall and the other going south of the Jutland church into the area of our homestead. Later some of the holdouts came on the lines and were always grumbling about the need to help keep up the lines further out from town where they lived. As most of such co-op companies of that era, thes charged only enough to get it going so had no funds to ke'p up the lines except by le­ vying dues at rach annual meeting, which some refused to pay. “A group of the malcontents pulled out of the company and set poles and bought wire to build a 1MK out as far as the Rutland church The Rutland Telephone Company brought a nut against them We had to appear at a hear ing in Lansing The company won out The Utilities Commission ordered them to get their poles out of the right of way. but the commission ordered the company to build anothei line lo the Rutland church, which we did “There had been yean of disputes, some of them nearly amounting io fights over the years kfeUtomeasoaeofthe younger generation, who had not been in on the early disputes, to smooth the waters and coax the dissenters rmo putting in a phone I had this trouble-shooting job for over 16 years. 1 drew a total of $50 for this entire time. “I learned a great deal about the mechanics of electnc energy and got into several bad messes doing some of the repair work alone, as we could not afford to hire much help “During the 1950s, Michigan Bell Com­ pany took it over When X was the Rutland Telephone Company, we paid the bill by the quarter Michigan Bell billed each month I believe that we have about as many days without service with Michigan Bell as we did wxh the old Rutland Company “I don’t remember that we ever had to use candles, but it couldn't have been too many years before me, as there are still many old candle molds in existence Petroleum, from which kerosene is produced, was first Uncovered in Titusville Pa . in 185®. just nine years after my dad was borr, making lighting with kerosene a relatively modem thmg "There were many devices made to bum kerosene in to make light but the one *e know best were made of metal, glass or pottery . There was usually a large sturdy base, a bowl to hold the ot) with a tapered neck with a brass burner topping it and a wick of narrow cotton was threaded through a shaft with teeth on it from the oil in the bowl The wick could be rotated to raise or lowered, regulating the amount of light To complete the lamp a chimney of glass w as added to keep the flame steady “There were also lanterns of the same pnn opie. designed to be used outdoors and in the bams The glass chimney on lanterns were made of sturdier glass and the lantern flame was protected from drafts and breezes Lanterns usually had handles to carry them and to hand them in the ham There were also gasoline lanterns and lamps “I remember the kerosene lights used tn the churches and schools There were lamps that had mantles, made from some very fragile material m the form of a small sack, which was tied on lhe burner and lit with a match to The C.K.&S. Railroad at Shultz Station. McCarty and Sons Store and Post Office at Shultz. prepare them for use. They were very fragile and had to be handled very carefully Even a bug hitting them would demolish them and they would have to be replaced. "Then came electric lights. The early elec­ tric lights on farms was generated by small home plants lhe voltage was very low. A generator operated by gasoline engines pro­ duced the electricity. Ours has a Wily's sliding valve motor, which I got second hand from a man who lived south of Kalamazoo. He had been able to connect to the local generating plant This was in the early thirties “The batteries needed re-charging about every day to replace the current used the preceding day Charley. Dad Olis. Forest Havens and Harry Dunn each got one follow­ ing ours. “There was a constant worry that the bat­ teries would fail. New ones were very expensive. “As a neighborhood, we welcomed the time when Consumers Power Company began to branch out of the cities and into the coun­ try. It was in 1937 that the line was built out as far as Podunk. I got busy and got those bet­ ween there and Charley Whittemore’s west of us and Fores! and Dad Otis south of us and Roy Erway. 200 rods mirth of us to request a line. The requirements were a minimum of SI2.50a month per mile We had just enough to fill the requirements if everyone went on But one bachelor would not go on. so we were one short. It figured $10 for each of us to get the line Seven of those who got it pul in their $10. 1 put in the other $30. “If the line was used so much within five years after installation we were to get $100 back. We failed by just a few months. The houses of those u* us who had home plants were already wired, so it was not too much trouble, except the changes that the inspector ordered, most of which were nonsense. Those who had low voltage plants had to go to 110-voit motors, bulbs, irons and other aooliances •r -"None of us had refrigerators prior to this time. After 1937, we did not have lo cut ice any more. Some of us had battery radios, but soon changed to the higher voltage. Electrici­ ty would soon replace at least one hired man on any farm. “Our daughter. Joan Erway. was bom Aug. 25. 1923 just bfeore I began the job of carrying mail The mail carrying job took precedence over everything else except the health and education of the five children for whom we were responsible. “John had his tonsils and adenoids out before he started to schpo|tand finally Frances Henry Zer>el the first Rural Mail carrier out of Shultz. and the girls and I had them removed. It did cut down on the sore throats among us Wc were extremely lucky. We brought up five children and never had to call a doctor to our home. There were some dental experiences but no serious illnesses. "Church and Grange were our main places to meet neighbors and as I had to be ready for the mail route every day. we did not get to everything toing on. “Our Glass Creek Band had outlived its usefulness. Some had moved away and others just dropped due to other interest. But the band bad operated for 11 years and gave some of us a chance to enjoy a change from picking stones, following a team through the dust and the things which go with farming. “Those who had played in the band were Ira McCallum, comet; Forest Havens, comet; Elmer Loehr, comet; Willard Bagley, comet; George Havens, comet; Rolla Williams, cor­ net; John Foreman, clarinet; Charles Be I son. clarinet; Roy Douglass, baritone; Jay Anders, trombone; Maurice Foreman, trombone; Ray Erway. trombone; Ross Walers, aho; John Baker, bass drum; Earl Summerville, snare drum; Ernest Gorham, snare drum, James Anders, tuba and bass drum: and Homer Warner, tuba. I hope that 1 have included all of them. “So passed an era in which we had a lot of fun and 1 hope we entertained a lot of folks. The last appearance of the band was at a benefit dinner for lhe Everet McCallums after they burned out. "I continued to farm. The gasoline tractor began making its appearance. First of inc larger farm operators began to use them and then wc smaller fellows got the fever. The coat of a tractor was high, so I made my first three tractors. "The first was very limited consisting of the Olds 2W -horse gas engine we used for pumping water, buzzing wood and running the sheep clippers. It was mounted on steel wheels, so 1 put two binders on bull wheels on the rear, using the same chains which drove the grain binder machinery. This outfit did not have a dutch. 1 suited the engine, ran the belt from the gearing onto the belt pulley and it took off. luckily so slow that I could keep up with it and stop the engine. 1 never used it. but I got tracti xi. "The nt xt one was somewhat better I will not try to describe it. It was a front wheel drive. 1 used a steering mechanism from the Carter erz so it steered just opposite of a car. I used this to move machinery around. “The third ws made from a Star car and had better front wheels. 1 traded this to Fred Bab­ cock for a 22 high powered Savage rifle. Harry Dunn shot his first deer with this gun and several years later Ruth’s husband Skip got a deer with it. I never used it for deer. "The next tractor was a Heider. which I bought from the Universal Garage. They had taken it in on a Fordson tractor It had been used on a large farm and was just about worn out. 1 did not use it much for field work but it was a good one for belt power. I finally sold it to Dan Kams to use in his saw mill. The next one 1 don't recall what make it was. It was some better than the Heider. but it was slow Continuing the Tradition of the Prettiest Homes in Tourt by George H. Broun Fall Sale Kay’s Cookies • Door Prizes • Coffee Carpet 4^- Linoleum Area Rugs Hardwood Vinyl Tile Wallpaper FREE In Store Decorating Assistance Take an additional 10% Off all In Stock Carpet & Linoleum Rolls REMNANTS 50% OFF 20% OFF Mini Blinds • Shutters • Heritage Lace • Soft Light Shades • Upholstery Fabric Open Mon & Fri 10-7; Tue» . Wot & Thun 10-5:30; Sa 10-3 Sale starts Oct. 10 - Sale ends Oct. 21 and out of production, so it was hard to get repair parts. “In the early thirties there was a lot of speculation about raising onions and anyone who had any muck land got the fever This was a dry cycle in the weather and the waler tables were down low. I bought a John Deere of Goodyear's and bought 15 acres of muck from Gus Peake and started out to make our fortune. This muck patch was about 15 acres. About five acres was well covered with tamarack and birch grubs. “We went in and cleared it off, put in some ditches and seeded it to onions. It was not as yet properly drained. This season was wet. We sold just 25 cents worth of onions about the size of oak acorns. We spent over $200 for seed and fertilizer. “Lowell worked for us and the entire fami­ ly spent their summer working on the patch. We also had about two acres at home, east of the house and the second year we sold about $300 worth “Lowell and I did quite a lot of muck plow­ ing. much of it on lake beaches where the water had gone down. Some onions were grown where fish used to swim and a tew years later the fish again swam where the onions had grown. “So we quit lhe onion business. Lowell married and went off for himself. Soon 1 trad­ ed this John Deere to Goodyear's for an Allis Chalmers, Model B. a much smaller tractor and much easier to handle We were planning a trip to visit John in California, where he was attending college. I hired the east field of wheat combined by the Baldwin brothers and got the combine fever as it was getting harder each year to get threshing done. “We got an Allis Chalmers 42“ cut. All Crop combine This worked nicely on the Model B and we paid for it the first year. Joan was ready for college. She rode the combine tending the bagging of the grain. It was a perfect year to combine and we did not have to stop once because of the weather. “During these years we also planted some cucumbers, but as the kids were going on to school I contracted to put out 20 acres of cukes. The company was to furnish help to pick them all. “So I went to California and bought a Ford outfit, a tractor, two bottom plow, cultivator, buck rake, hydraulic pick up box and again looked forward to making something. This outfit cost us almost $1,300. The cucumber venture was even worse than lhe onion venture, except that 1 did it alone whh tractor power. The crop came on good, but it was a backward spring. The pickers were to come from a beet weeding area. They never got to our pickles. A peach grower near South Haven had about 50 workers ready to pick peaches, but the peaches were also late, so he came to pick the cucumbers. By the time they arrived the cucumbers were loo far gone. We harvested only three pxkups loads from ours and 1 gave the checks to the pickers. So we lost our time, fertilizer and respect for any agreements made by a processing company. We still have lhe Ford (1966). (To be continued) �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13. 1994 Hastings Kiwanis install officers for the next year U. Governor Frank Kammeraad shakes hands with the newly instaled president ol the Hastings Kiwems, James Fisher David Tripp, presidunt elect of Kiwanis, is congratulated by District Lt Governor, Rank Kammeraad on his insulation J-Ad Graphics News Service Tbe Hastings Kiwanis Club new slate officers for the coming year were installed by lhe District • Lieutenant Governor Frank Kammeraad Wednesday. James Raber is tbe new president. Dave Tripp, president elect; John Surratt. 2nd vice president. Ray Ginbach. secretary; Gordon Ironside, treasurer and James Schnackenberg, immediate past president. New board members are Mike Hubert; Julie (Schondelmayer) Wigder and Al Franc ik, and returning board members am Norris Bacon, Russ Solmes and Steve WhiteJ Gordon Ironside listens as he is installed as treasurer for the Hastings Kiwanis He has served in that capacity for more than 20 years. Kammeraad coinmended Ironside (oi accepting the postilion of treasurer for tbe Hastings club for more than 20 yean, and noted that Ironside "does a lot of work we don't see, but he's there doing his job." • Girrbach begins his 10th year in tb^ postition of secretary for the civic dub. * "Tbe Hastings Kiwanis has outstanding; people as officers and directors for tbe next year." Kammeraad said. • LEGAL Noneesi^gj The current officers for the Hastings Kiwanis are (left lo right) Ray Girtwch. secretary. David Tripp, president elect. Frank Kammeraad. District Lieutenant Governor who installed WOODLAND, cont from page 7 Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will hold its monthly meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thurs­ day. Oct. 13, at Lake Manor Apartments. Bernie Smith will present a travelogue. The board will meet at the home of Marie Pickens Oct. 17 at 7 p.m. The Woodland Un.ted Methodist Church held a road rally Oct. 8. The group returned to lhe Fellowship Room following the rally for SERVICE MANAGER Fillmore Equipment Is expanding its John Deere dealership in the Hastings area. We are presently accepting appli­ cations for the position of service man­ ager. The candidate must be well orga­ nized and have good leadership skills. Farm equipment background is desira­ ble. This facility will Include both agricul­ tural and lawn and garden products This is an excellent opportunity for a growth oriented Individual who enjoys working with customers and leading a progres­ sive team of people. Complete benefit package includes profit sharing incen­ tives. Send resume with salary history to Fillmore Equipment, 4098 M-40, Holland, Ml 49423 or call 616-751-5141. notice the officers; Jernes Fisher, president; and Gordon Ironside, treasurer thcedtorass FUe No 94-21494-M f HATE OF ANNA WYPYCHA. Deceased. Social ’ O ALL INTERESTED PERSONS bate Courtroom. Detroit, Michigan, before lived at 34569 or 37369 Ash Street. Wayne. Ml The Woodland United Methodist Church will hold its annual Bazaar Oct. 29 from 9 scalloped potatoes and ham. There will be oivtaon' from blue jean materials. Merest. Send Itttav Methodist Church, will collect for UNICEF in the Village of Woodland Sunday evening. Oct. 30 Dovid A. Dimmers (PI7793) DIMMERS. McPHIUIPS 6 DOHERTY 221 South Broodway (616) 645-9596 7, to respond to a car fire in front of the poet 1555 Ottowo Troll Hosting*. Ml 49056 GREAT GIFTIDEA!!! STOP M ANO ORDER TODAY FOR DELIVERY IN THE FOR THE HOLIDAYS AM/'s Advanced Commercial Printers i» C Am - mmus • DOWNTOWN - M8-P7M Reserve your booth today for the: 1st Annual Maple Valley Community Education 1994 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Date: Saturday. October 22. 1994 Tune: 9:00 A.M. to 6 00 P.M. Location: NOTO TO THE KW6NTS OF BARRY COUNTY: Natka to hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct a public bearing for the following Special Use Permit*: CAM NO. SP 13-94 — Ken Tomlin. (applkant) LOCATION At 10073 1/2 Kingsbury Rd.. bet­ ween Orchard and Piter Rd*. in Sec. 3. Barry Twp. PURPOM: Requesting a special use permit for.o tingle wide mobile home to be placed for an office and a temporary borne CAM NO SP. 14-94 — Maude Towne (applkant). LOCATION: On the southeast corner of Gurd and Piter Rds. in Sec. 1. Barry Twp. PURPOM: Requesting a special use permit to e» tract gravel from the property. CAM NO. SP. 15-94 — Crystal R. fhaldofc (applicant). LOCATION: At 6643 Dennison Rd between Sa^ dtor and West Nine Rds in Sec. IB. Orangevitos Twp. PURPOM: Requesting a special use permit for 0 homo occupation (i.e. beauty shop). MKTR4G DATE: October 34. 1994. TIME: 7 JO p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts ond Low Building at 220 West Court St. Hostings. Michigan. Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr. Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Hwy. Vermontville, Ml 49096 Ph...517-852-9275 Booth Sizes and Rates. 8x4 .. *15.00 • 8'xlO'...*20.00 "Accepting Reservations until October 17th" (10/13) Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will bo completed by the Planning Commto*ioe members the day of the hearing. Persons ie> forested In accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office. The special use applications are available fa publk inspection at the Barry County Planning O* Ike. 220 W. State St.. Hostings. Michigan during the hours oi 8 a.m. to 5 p.m (dosed between 12-1 pm], Monday thru Friday Pleats col! the Plann­ ing Office at 948-4830 for further information. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services. such os signer* for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting to taF 4' i4 1 win ’.4 i 414- 'll*----------------------'------ -■ mvxwvia urswuiries a> me mousing/nearing upon ton (10) doy* notice to the County of Barry, Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary old* or services should contact the County of Barry > writing -----or coiling Ml--- -Vmo - 4-11 ---- 1----- I Juoim 4’~4 A 1 rererronowtng son. Coordinator. 230 W State Street. Hosting*. Ml 49058. (616) 948-4891 Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (10/13) File No 94-21462 IE Estate of Tony Wayne Ryan. Deceased Social Security No. 379-46-1274. TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in the estate may be barrod or af­ fected by the following: The decedent, whose last known address wo* 5101 McKeown Rood. Hasting*. Michigan. 49058 died Juno 6. 1994 Creditor* ol the deceased ore notified that all claim* against rhe estate will bo forever barred unless presented to the independent personal representative. Cloy Ryan. 655 Hamilton Rood. Battle Creek Michigan 49017. or to both the in­ dependent personal representative ond the Barry County Probate Court. Hasting*. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the per’ sons entitled to It. Nelson Korre (P27639) 312 Old Kant Bonk Bldg Bottle Creek. Ml 49017 (6161965-1291 (10/13) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13, 1994 — Page 11 Exchange ‘Students of the Month’ announced The September Exchange Club's "Citizens of the Month" from Central Elementary School are (from left) Veronika Villa, Amanda Bechier and Carrie Bolthouse, with teacher John Merritt. Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month Include (front, from left) Emily Smith, Amber Dean and Scott Conrad, with teacher (back) Dolores Garland. LEGAL NOTICE CEPTANCE MORTGAGE CORPORATION. Codex Lone, Wool Bloomfiold. Hastings Middle School winners of the Student of the Month awards for September are (bottom to top) Sarrah Gregory. Heidi Schroeder, Jessica Gole, Leland Jennings, Danielle Golnek, Beth Arnett and Principal Michael Spahr. Ml 48387 ond and Dollars and 18/100 (327.320.18). at 17.0% per □num and said default having continued lor more NOT.CE rs HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON promito* described in sold mortgage or *o much MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 300 FEE T OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCH OF LAND BEGIN MNG ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4. THENCE NORTH ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH I 4 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF THE NORTHEAST CORNER OF THE SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4; THENCE WEST TO THE HIGHWAY; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG THE HIGHWAY 552 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST. 414J FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST 500 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST. 888 FEET TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKS THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 250 FEET TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING Dated al SoufWkold. MichiQon. rhi* 7th doy ol By Warren L. Broach Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for September at Southeastern Elementary are (front, from left) Nathan Wilkins, Molly Kruko and Amanda Averill, with (back) teacher Cindy Wilcox. „ Sarah Chamberlain is St. Rose's sixth-grader who earned Citizen of •the Month honors for September. She is shown with tsachsr Diane Brighton. Timothy Lawrence Shea. Dowling and Michelle Lynn Loudermilk. Dowling Randy Edward Sample, Nashville and Erin Blanche Cook. Nashville Andrew Eduard Markwart. Woodland and Darcey Lynn McGhan, Nashville. Benjamin David Conklin. Wayland and Henry Adam Marbach HI. Hickory Comers and Carol Ruby Burkhalter Kramer, Hickory Comers. Michael Douglas Quinn. Plainwell and Lisa Marie Suszek. Plainwell Gordon Dennis Gaskill. Hastings and Christina Louis Arends. Hastings. Todd Alien Boonstra. Middleville and Polly Sue Kidder. Middleville Ted James Bowen. Delton and Kathy Ann Roonx Gene Merrill. Nashville and Kristina Lynn Abendnxh, Dowling. Scott Meiven Rhodes, Dowling and Jen­ nifer Elaine Hand. Hastings Kenneth Clair Nickerson. Battle Creek and Frankie Junior Geist, Hastings and Marilyn Kay Leonard. Hastings Warren Jeffrey Kidder. Delton and Angela roben Frank Babcock. Dowling and Marion Helen Sims. Battle Creek. Robert Raymond Lovejoy Jr.. Nashville Raymon Abron Walker. Delton and Virginia Louise Payne. Delton William Edward Johnson. Ba’tie Creek and Lori Ellen Hamilton, Battle Creek. Andrew Mark Thompson. Middleville and Angles Mane Good. Middleville Donald Heatley Scott. Grayslake. II and Christine Mane Tumes. Grayslake. IL. Red Cross phone numbers incorrect The Barry County chapter. American Red Cross has announced a major set of errors in the Amentech Telephone Directory recently released This office has listings in four locations in the Hastings Area Directory, two under American Red Cross, one under Barry Coun- "It IS amazing to us that when this office ordered three listings in the directory, wc end­ ed up with four, and two of those have incor­ rect numbers for the emergency number The correct number is: 1-MM 13-2*26,” said "Every one of you should take a minute to write this number down and put it by your telephone You never know when you may have some type of emergency that will require some type of service from your Red Cross of­ fice." Despres added. "If you have family in the military, if you have family overseas, if you have family where earthquakes or hur­ ricanes are apt to happen, you might need this number io ask for tracing or notification of The Berry County Chapter, American Red Crons is a member agency or the Barry Court ty United Way. 28211 Central Far* Blvd. MIO Southfield. Ml 48076 land In th. TOWNSHIP OP O4AXGtVU.Lt. BARRY County. Michigan dotcribod ot ‘ollowv BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE. THENCE EAST ON SAID LINE TO SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH I/2 UNE OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/2 SECTION 4; THENCE WEST TO HIGHWAY. THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG HIGHWAY 552 FEET THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 83 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414.3 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST 900 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST 888 FEET TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 290 FEET TO PLACE OF E> CEFT: COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LINE Of SEC ION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST AT AN RON FIFE SET IN CONCRETE ON THE SHORE Of GU I LAKE THENCE EAST 280 FEET ON SAID SEC TtCN LINE; THENCE NORTH 66 FEET; THENCE WEST TO THE SHORE OF GUM LAKE; THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE TO THE FLACE SOUTHWEST 1 /4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST ALSO EXCEFT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE -.VWcRE SOUTH LINE O» SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS FIFE SET IN CONCRETE. THE’KE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 28 FEET FOR FLACE OF BEGiNN ING THENCE EAST 280 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 FEET THENCE WZST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PlACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEFT: BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE >0 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE 190 FEET THENCE EAST 280 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING. THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE NORTH 60 FEET THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE Of SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE Of GUN LAKE 66 FEET FOR A PLACE Of BEGINN ING THENCE EAST 280 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 FEET. THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET nones or AcnoH Court Cose No. 84-I92-O4 > and phono Hotting*. Ml 49056 (616) 948-4815 Pkxntif1(.) Nothvilk. Ml 48073 Plaintiff'* ottomoy Onego Ml 48078 Detendont(s) Yost. Jr.. James Yost. Kathy Yost Main. Michael Yas’. Dermis Yost. Junes Yost. William Yost, and IT IS ORDERED A copy oi thrt order shall bo published once each Rkhord M. Shuster. Judge Citizen of the Month for September at Pleasantview Elementary is Sarah Wank, with teacher Eleanor Vonk. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY an.. 945-9554 OCTOBER 15, 1994 Delton Chorus of Sweet Adelines International preseius their Fall Shou... “Reflections” Delton Kellogg High School Auditorium 3M P.M. and 7:30 P.M. Adults: !8 00 Advance. *9.00 at the door Senior Citizens: ’7 00 Children: 12 and under free To purchase tickets call 944-1954 after 5 p.m. (10/20) Authorised Change «n Standard Streetl^htmg Contract with Consumer* Power (10/13) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct. 11. 1994 are available in the County Cleric's office at 220 West State St . Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. (10/13) Coming in November. Bridal Show '94 to be held at the Barry County Expo Center Featunng Bridal Fashions by... Royal Weddings — and — JCPenney Casiial Wear by... JCPenney Booth spaces still available Call 945-9554 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 13, 1994 Realtors' candidate forum highlighted by surrogates, no-shows by David T. Young Editor Surrogates and no-shows dominated the Barryl-laton Board of Realtors forum last Thursday maning. but there were fireworks from the two major party candidates for Slate legislature and from candidates from lesser known parties Democrat Bob t-dwards and Republican I cm Geiger were the only two major party candidates in the same race to appear Also making things ‘nteresting were Congressional Democratic and Dbertarian candidates Betsy Floy and Bame Konicov from lhe Third District and Libertarian Ken­ neth Proctor from the Seventh, and several Natural Law Party candidates who had to spend a lot of time explaining what they're all about State Rep Frank Fitzgerald, a Republican who represents all of fiaton County in Lans­ ing. was lhe only incumbent candidate l-dwards and Geiger squared off last month in a First Friday" debate at Thomas Jefferson Hall. This time they had only a small amount of time to speak, but both made the most of it Edwards pointed to his experience as a Michigan Townships Association legislative director for eight years and his 11 yean as Rutland Township Supervisor. He focused strongly on his fears of creeping, subtle bipartisan philosophy of centralizing, privatizing and regionalizing" government. "We lose control locally, eventually." be said This is why we re running into trouble with Proposal A (the school property tax re­ form law)." lidwards said local governments need to be protected from losing revenue In an answer to a later question, he ac­ cused Republican Gov John Engler of tak­ ing things away from local government and consolidating his own executive power They're cutting money up there (in Lans­ ing) that should be used for local services. Engler always wanted everything under his control. "Tm a defender of public education and kcal government." Geiger spoke glowingly of the first term of Gov. Engler. "I see so many successes in tbe last four years — SI I billion in tax cuts, a $400 mil­ lion budget surplus, leading the nation tn welfare reform, and the eyes of tbe nation arc on Michigan for education reform." Geiger said. "I want to be a pan of that pro­ cess. The Republican Party's principles of less government, less taxes and less intrusion does work Geiger was asked about bis position on a proposal to allow Barry County's landfill io accept waste from 12 other counties "That s got io be a local issue." be said, later adding. "Jfa our county commission's Democrat John Loftus, who is challenging incumbent Republican Robert Wenger in the obligation to protect the health of our lo­ cal..." When asked whether he favored or op­ posed a regionalized landfill for Barry County, be said be oppuaed it. Both Geiger and Edwards were asked about crime, seemingly tbe top issue in the 1994 campaigns. Geiger responded. "I think what you're seeing now is the that we need to move more to preventative measures, and how we prevent those things. The Republican task force is serious about this." Edwards accused the Engler Administra­ tion of gutting law enforcement. "They've cut programs so badly." he said. "Let's put money into prevention programs." Edwards also was asked, since he's not a big fan of Proposal A, bow be would have re­ duced property taxes and changed tbe way schools are financed, he said he would have reduced taxes on assessments from 50 to 25 percent. "We would have gotten tbe same break without all the paper work." he said. Edwards added that w.th Proposal A. people will pay more for education by allowing competition for dollars by private schools under the charter schools provisions. “Don't forsake your local schools and local government." he warned. Fitzgerald echoed Geiger's sentiments that things are moving in lhe right direction "We re dealing with problems in a differ­ ent way." he said. "We're resolving, debat­ ing. tackling issues in a way that hasn't been done in the past. We have a legislature and a governor who can work together." He added. "Were really dealing with a fundamen' issue — the role of government in our lives, me activist intrusive rule of the Democrats or tbe limned, ?ppropnaie role of tbe Republican Party." Betsy Ftary. the Democrat running against Republican incumbent Vernon Ehlers in the Third District, said her campaign is focusing on children. She said she is a teacher, a mother and a grandmother. "We re not doing right by our children," Flory said Congress passes things for children, ba doesn't fund them. They talk about health care, ba don't pass it" She said some things have been accom­ plished on Capitol Hill recently, but " witboa my opponent's vote." Barry Konicov, the Libertarian candidate tn the Thud District, told the gathering. "We need to do one thing — read the Constituooq What you will find is that the U.S. gov­ ernment has zero authority to tax your wages. You're paying your income tax vol­ untarily." He said he did not pay income taxes four yean ago. "What I did I did legally." Konicov said, telling the audience that if they are reluctant to follow suit. “Td say you're more fright­ Second District. I I "All my life I've been capable of working in a non-partisan situation." he said. He noted that he is opposed to the J regional landfill plan while Wenger suppats fl it. | "1 definitely do not want any trash from fl someplace else." he said I Representing the Natural I .aw P^iy were 1 candidates Susan Normandin (Third Con-fl gressional District). Scott Williamson fl . Seventh Congressional District) and Chris I 1 Wege (U.S. Senate). Normandin. who also was a candidate in I 1992, said the party grew from "concerned.. I citizens aware of scientifically validated I programs that aren't allowed to work. ,1 1 I J "We want to bring the light of science to politics. It's a party based on good ideas of Democrats, Republicans, of all parties." For example, transcendental meditation is I an effective method of reducing crime, by Republican State Representative candidate Terry Geiger (center) talks with State Rep. Frank Fitzgerald (left) and Audrey Burdick of the BarryEaton Board of Realtors after the forum. ba tbe thing that drew tbe most questions from Trustees Jerry Bradley and Jan McKough was wages for an office administrata. deputy clerk and deputy treasurer Edwards explained that in the 1993 budget, tbe duties of deputy clerk and deputy treasurer were combined, and was named office administrata The position filled by the then depay treasurer Robin McKenna allowed her to take care of matters, if needed by tbe clerk a treasurer Before this budget was drawn up. township legal counsel told Edwards that combining the positions was not allowed "We must appoint deputies to be called deputies; they can't wear both hats." he said. Rutland does not have a deputy clerk, ba does have a deputy treasurer. Edwards said he didn't know if the money set side for a deputy clerk would be used a not. Clerk Barb Bedford said that tbe last raise was five years ago. and Edwards said they cook) have asked fa 3 percent fa two years, because tbe terms nm out in two years, ba decided to ask fa a one-time raise so they would na have to come hack and ask fa another. Attorney fees are down substantially from last year, from S10500 last year to $8,000 this year. Legal fees so far this year are at $5,000 Bedford said. When looking at tbe $5,000 salary of tbe office administrata. up from $4,000 last year. John Fehsenfeld asked if the duties of the admunstrsa had increased. Yes. Edwards said, "she does clerking after hours fa different committees." Fehsenfeld also asked about a $3,000 increase fa road work from $32,000 to 1 I reducing tension and stress. She said tbe method reduced crime by 18 percent in 1 Washington during a heat wave. ..*1 "Oa leaden have been informed of ’here 1 solutions, but they refuse to act." . -J On gun control she suggested a national I referendum on the question of eliminating I the need fa guns. I Konicov agreed that transcendental meditaiion is effective. - 1 I Democratic State Representative candidate Robert Edwards (right) chats with Daniel Parker, a member of the loyal opposition, after the Barrv-Eaton Board of Realtors candidates' forum. ened of oa government than 1 am. You're being snookered, lied to and cheated." Kenneth Proctor, Libertarian candidate for tbe Seventh Congressional District, said. "I run on a platform based on individual free­ dom and responsibility." He railed against "government encroachment on individual freedom and property rights that every year gets worse. "You own yourself, you are responsible for yourself. We believe taxes are contribut­ ing to lhe decay of the American family." He recommended a te mporary fiat tax re­ place tbe income tax with no deductions. Proctor noted that he lived on North Chariton Park Road at one time and was married in the Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Hastings in 1971. The lone candidate for the Barry County Board of Commissioners to appear was "What they're talking about works," he said. "It's a scientific method of quieting yourself and getting in touch with yourself." Williamson said, "Tbe present two-party system is inadequate, it has a stranglehold on the electorate." He said his party would bring natural law more in accord with natural law to bring so­ lutions to massive problems such as crime, health costs and an eroding economy. He suggested that voters "end bipartisan gridlock that has stood in the way of solving problems." Wege noted be is the son and grandson of two innovators in the Grand Rapids area «. He said. "Solutiois don't necessarily have to come from government and they don (| have to cost us any more money ." Appearing as surrogates at the forum were retiring State Rep. Bill Martin on behalf of-.. Gov. Engler; Jim Johnson fa Second Dis-.: tn ci Cc<i g ressmaa Peter Hoekstra; and M ark- • Spicer fa State Senna John Schwarz. Among the "no-shows" were Democratic' gubernatorial candidate Howard Wolpez' II.S. Senate candidates Spencer Abraham' and Bob Carr, Congressional incumbents * Nick Smith and Vem Ehlers, State Senate ‘ candidates Scott Manning and Joanne J Emmons, and Barry County Board of . Commissioners candidates Lew Newman ’, and Cal Lamaeaux. Wenger and Paul„, Goebel and Patrick Loftus. -. Rutland budget expected to be more than $250,000 by Jew. Galhip Staff Writer A budget hearing at Rutland Tow -ship Wednesday set the stage fa unanimous approval fa tbe estimate fa the m.xt year's revenues and expenses Several questions were asked about specific estimates in the budget, which anticipates revenues of $257,669 and expenditures of $253,787 and an expected surplus of $3,882 fa year Copies of the complete budget can be inspected at the township hall on Heath Road. The large line item amounts in revenues come from property taxes and building permits, revenue sharing and sales lax. sewer revenue and interest and dividends Expenses will go be disbursed in several categories, including administering tbe township board. supervisor, assessor, office administrator, elections, clerk, deputy clerk, board of review. treasurer, deputy treasurer, building administrata. planning and zoning and several smaller accounts. An ambulance account is listed in lhe budget. since there was an expense last year, but there will be no cost tbe township because subscribers now subsidize the service On the revenue side, a steep drop was forecast in revenue sharing funds received from the state, from $130,000 last year to $106,000 this year. Supervisor B<t» Edwards explained that the township was unsure bow much of a cut il was going to take in revenue sharing, and so forecasted a much smaller amount "If wc get mac. (hat would make it that much belter." be said, but still predicting a substantial cut from the mate Most items in the budget were increased. 1 I $35,000, raying it seemed like a pretty good sized increase. "It's just an estimate, " Edwards said, "we may spent $35,000. we may not." Pat Sharpe volunteered "I applaud tbe raise; you haven't had a raise since 1990 and you're hard working people." He also suggested that since the township has no deputy clerk it take $250 of tbe money budgeted fa that position and pa in on tbe YMCA account fa a total of $1,000 to go to the youth program. Tbe maton was made by McKeough and tbe board unanimously agreed to make the move. Rose McMellen made a statement to the board, saying "I've been associated with tbe township fa 8 1/7 years; you have people in the background like (assessor) Dennis McKelvey and (building administrata) Bemie Hammond that have helped this township immensely. Tbe work load has increased, it's getting to the point where we wonder whey we re not here 24 hours a day. They take on a tot of responsibility (out of the limelight)" she said In other business, tbe possibility of a sewer serving Algonquin 1-ake was discussed. Petitions asking the township to set up a special assessment district to pay fa the sever are now ready to circulate, said Sharpe, after an initial delay by attorneys looking at the language of lhe petition. If 51 percent of lhe affected property owners sign the petition and it is given to tbe Township Board, tbe supervisa will bold bearings, and make the special assessment district, bold another public bearing and publish notices. Typically in a special assessment district, projects ask ed for by residents are paid fa by the township, and the funding is recovered by assessing the property owners through their annual property taxes. Edwards said the City of Hastings engineer told him there was capacity in tbe Hastings system to handle tbe needs of an Algonquin I^ke sewer, and Edwards said there would be money available in the township budget to pay fa tbe sewer Asked what kind of sewer would be built. Edwards said, "the cheapest, most economical route to the city is how we want to do it." People along the route of the sewer from Hastings to Algonquin 1-ake can tap into the sewer, something both Edwards and Sharpe encoirage Hastings Homecoming photo omitted In coverage of the Hastings Homecoming in last weeks Banner, a photo of the Homecoming King, Mike Opolskj. with las foster parents Mary and Steve Youngs during the ceremony announcing the king and queen was inadvertantly omitted. Make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate Information. call I-800-4US BOND * I-800-487-2663 inAmerkatuiJ. BONDS �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, Oct''1 r 13, 1994 — Page 13 Woodruff Road paving at issue in Rutland Twp Staff Whirr The branch of Woodruff Road m Rutland Township lhai goe. eaal from West Stale Road will be lhe lubjecl of a special assessment io gel il paved The needed 51 percent of residents have signed petitions asking tor tbe work and the price of the project ts set However, the part of WoodnifT Road that goes west from West Stale Road is another Residents of the west part of the road have been to Rutland Charter Township meetings io ask that their road be paved, but learned Oct. 5 that the estimated cost for the wort would be between $ 120.000 and $ 125.000 Township officials hope the cost can be shared 50-50 between Rutland and Irving townships, which share the road, to bring down the costs. Also. Rutland Supervisor Robert lidwards said a payment made 18 years ago by one of the residents on the road for paving at that time was misplaced, but the $1,750 payment to the Barry County Road Commission has now been documented. Officials of the commission have agreed to use lhe earlier payment made by Clifford Treat, plus 5 percent interest, in tbe proposed paving of lhe short part of lhe road to tower the cost even more. Edwards said he thought 5 percent was low. and asked for a higher percent for interest on the money "That figure will be determined by Mr Treat. Il depends if he wants to have lhe money pul towards lhe project." Edwards Edwards said he hoped to have all the answers lo the variables by the November board meeting, so the residents would have a firm figure to use when making a decision. The 2.22 miles on east Woodruff will coal a total of $73,980. lower than the other side said Also in response lo objections by a resident of the road. Maurice Ogden, on lhe distance lo be surfaced, lidwards talked lo engineer/manager of the Barry County Road Commisaior, Jack Kineman. who lowered the estimated price The commission had given the length of the road to be prepared and surfaced as 1.45 miles, but Ogden said he measured II and it was 4.600 feet or 680 feel less than a mile It is also possible that the township might be able to pay for one half of lhe paving work on the west side of Woodruff, as they are for the paving lo be done on the east branch of the road. Edwards said. "That road has been here for 100 yean, and laaes have been paid tor all that time.* Ogden said. "These people deserve (to have ther) road repaired.' FI-NAN-C-IALm FOCU-sW AmwuM h Merit D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Co. Annuities: Another retirement-planning resource Today, there are three primary sources of lo their employees and make cootribu- covered by sue.*! retirement plans The second primary source of re come m Social Cecunty. the future of which is themselves must be cut. We have already s dividual* riae. The final primary source of retirement in­ come is individual savings, the only retire­ ment option available lo each and every one of because tbe cast road has been graded, and no mere grading work will be needed Rutland Township s share of that project, which is also shared with Irving Township, is about $37,000. The township will pay half of that amount, and lhe rest will be satisfied with a special assessment district that the people on the cast end of Woodruff will pay. fidwards is now starting the work on setting a special assessment district, and said he would schedule public meetings and meetings with road residents. 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Stale St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Hard’s Quick Stop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam’s Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa L&J’s Our Village General Store Bradee Drugs Carl’s Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store In Freeport — In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 14 — Tha Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1994 Banner SPORTS) Delton cage strategy almost works The claaxlc end-game nraiegy wax played out on the Delton High School baiketball court. Oct. 6. between the vanity Panthen and Kalamazoo Chriatian Delioo »is down by a freU goal with rive aecooda left In the game and Christian bad the ball out of bounds at the Delton basket Sam Lautinga'a tong reach lipped the In­ bound throw and Jutlie Goff picked up the loose ball Guff put the shot up and il hit willy on the rim. the world tilled and tbe hall fell oil as the zeros came up on lhe clock Final score Christian 48, Delton 46. The Comets and lhe Panthers saapped goals through lhe game. Tbe biggest lead ter the Comers was with 30 seconds left In de game, but with I I seconds left. Sarah Doelc bit a dutch three pointer to get lhe team back to within a basket. Christian tried to gel tbe ball back In bounds bill Larclnga was all over tbe inbounder A tune out was called by the Comets to discuss the situation with five seconds left io the game Saxon J.V. football team defeats Hillsdale The junior vanity football team ran its win streak to four with a 20-14 victory over Hillsdale. The young Saxons scored their final touchdown with just four seconds left in the game The final score was set up when Jamie James tackled a Hornets' running back for a two-yard loss on fourth down The Saxons took over on Hillsdale's 28 yard line and after a pass completion from Travis Coy to Ken Cross. Hastings had six yards io go for the touchdown with 13 seconds left on the clock. Coy rolled out to his right and threw a pass to James who look in the end zone for the touchdown. The rest of lhe game was a tug of war as both teams made key defensive slops “when they needed them. Hillsdale was the first to score by capitalizing on a Saxon turnover in the first quarter. The Saxons came right back as TJ. Deal ran in from the four-yard line lo make the score 8-6 with Hillsdale on top. The score remained that way at halftime when lhe Tbe strasegy was simple, don't lei Delton get the ball in any way. shape or form. Tbe lacUcs were the problem. Lantlnga has a tong reach The shot didn 't sink, but Coach Gary Har­ rington had to be pleased tbe Lady Panthers were able to stick loe-io-toe with tbe taller CometS The Lady Panthers, now 3-8 tn the Kala­ mazoo Vailey Association, kepi lhe Lady Cornets off balance with a combination full­ court press, half-court press and strong oneon-one defense. Christian had the advantage of height. Delton tbe speed advantage. Amy Cook got into trouble early Her reach inside for the steal got her caught three times in the first half, but before taking tbe pines she secured several steals which were turned into scores. After returning to the game, she blocked an easy lay up which would have put tbe Comets up by sis with 104 left Hastings frosh extend record to 5-1 Delton's Kale Matteson gone tg> tor two ol iter 15 points In the toes to Kalamazoo '■'iwirtlan last week Leading scorer for tbe Panthers was Katie Matteson with 15 points. Sarah Doele added 14. The Panthers are at Parchment tonight. (Oct. 13) and at Paw Paw Oct. 18 in KVA action. Wager qualifies for state Hastings golfers finish 5th in regionals Robert Wager shot a 79 on Alma High School's home golf course. Friday to lead the Saxon golfen to a ftftb-piace finiab In regional competition. Tbe low score was good for third place overall and qualified him for state competition Forest Acres at Mscbigan SUM University Forest Huis Northern won the regional cbampsonstup with what Hastings Coach Ed von der Hoff called an esceOenily played 328. To finish with a team score of 328. the four FHN goiters bad to average 81 Lansing Catboitc Central waa second with 329. Northview was third al 334, Caledonia was fourth with 340 and Hastings was fifth at 341. Lakewood finished 161b and Middleville was 17tb in the ermprsitton vun der Hoff said Scon Leng 'showed determinaaon after having a bad *s6e early* and ftmahed with an 85 Mart Kirkendall shot his ftcal round as a member of the Hastings High School golf team and car tod an 87. Jen Jacobs had a 90 and Jon Lawrence had a 91 for Hastings The top four sixes were used io determsne the team score, tbe fifth golfer's score would have been used in case of a lie. The Saxons ftmahed second in the Twin tine Tic Lady Spartan s offense ran up 23 points in the second quarter and 16 in the third as they out-distanced Hastings 18 Tbe H rerings eighth 'fitoc girls bariretbxll Blue le*-ri woo a 31-12 blow out over Delton. Oct. 11. but lost a close 15-14 contest to Harper Creek. Oct 6. In the game over Delton. Sara Allerding had eight points. Alicia Cooney had seven. Karen Herstreith had six and Brooke Rizor had live. Four other piayera also scored. Allerding was the leading rebounder with 10. Four ocher players also scored. Becky Johnston led the young Lady Saxons with seven points in tbe loss to Harper Creek. Jessie Taylor had nine rebounds in lhe contest and Johnston had Members ot the 1904 Hastings vanity goM learn Include (first row tram Ml): Jon Jacobs. Man Kirkendall and state-qualifying Robert Wager. Second row: Coach Ed von dor Holl. Scott Long. Jon Lawrence and Jason Fiffer Valley behind Coldwater this year, their flnal year in UK Twin Valley. Next season the points over the two quarters. The problem for tbe Lady Saxons was on the floor Lakeview took 25 more shots on goal than did Hastings, scoring 23 times on 63 attempts while Hastings hit 11 on 38 tries. The Saxon offense took advantage at the free throw line, however, hitting nearly 70 percent in 25 anc»npts. In the loss to Mai shall. 52-35. Oct. 6. the Hastings girls 2nd in Allegan cross country run The Hastings girls cross country team finished second at the Allegan Cross Country Invitational. Saturday, with a combined time of one hour. 35.13 seconds. Tbe boys team was not able to field the required 10-man team so did not receive a score Tbe invitational is scored by combining the top six girts' times fqr tbe girts score and tbe top 10 boys' time for the boys time. Hastings want able io field a boys team. Finishing with the tow time for the girts was Chanssa Shaw, crossing the line in 21:11. Lori Maivilte was second for Hast­ ings at 21:48. Nicole Wood was third at 2155 Mane DeWitt was fourth at 22:04. Katie Thomas was fi?h at 23:50 and Damelie Goie was sixth at 24:25 for the Hastings score. * The Hastings freshmen football team defeated Hillsdale 22-8. Thursday. The Hornets opened the game with a 62-yard drive, including a 43-yard touchdown pass completion Hastings took the kickoff and drove 60 yards in 11 plays to tie the score at 6-6. Josh Richie ran 12 yards up the middle for the touchdown. The game then switched to a defensive struggle until early in the fourth quarter. With Hillsdale pinned deep in their own ter­ ritory. blitzing strong-safety Matt Moore tackled the ball carrier at the goal line, forcing Hillsdale io punt from the er.4 zone. After a short punt gave Hastings the ball back. Richie sprinted 24 yards off-tackle to put the Saxons up 12-6. Steven Dahn caught the two-point conversion. Richie sealed the victory with 40 seconds left in the game as he dashed up lhe middle 55 yards for his third tomndown of the night. Brian Allen ran in the two-point conversion Richie ended the game with a season-high 162 yards on 22 carries. "Richie pr‘ forth a yeoman's effort." said Coach Scott Allan. "When you have a hot horse you have to keep riding him. and we road Josh to a big victory tonight, but we couldn't have done it without good offensive line play, especially in the se­ cond half and perhaps I am most pleased by .. another strong game by Andrew Courtright R-.. quarterback." Hastings gave up 151 yards on defense. 104, yards in the air. "We were disappointed with our effort in tl« first half, but these kids came hack in the second half and really played solid football." said defensive Coach Larry, Christopher. "Moore’s near safety fired up , our whole team and we played great defense' in (he fourth quarter. David Rose and Doug Varney gave us two key interceptions down the stretch." . Moore and Rose also had interceptions fos the Saxons in the first half. Other defensive standouts were Matt Malik. Tim Easy. Jake Miller. Allen, and Courthright. The Frosh are now 5-1 and play Marshall home today (Oa. 13) at 4:30 p.m. 8th grade eagers win two over Delton, split with Harper Crfeek golf team will be playing in lhe While Dtviuon of lhe OK Conference Hastings varsity eagers fall to Battie Creek Lakeview, Marshall Despite a strong showing by starting cen­ ter Mindy Schanbel. tbe Hastings varsity girls basketball team fell to Battle Creek Lakeview. 59-39. Monday Schanbel had 15 points in the game and was seven for seven from the free-throw Saxons came up short on a 30-yard field goal attempt. Hastings and Hillsdale exchanged* scores in the early pan of the second half The Hastings tally came on a three-yard Deal run. Dea! also added the two-point conversion. After Hillsdale scored and missed the two-point conversion the score was 14-14. Offensively the Saxons combined 73 yards of passing and 234 yards rushing for 307 total yards. Deal earned his fifth straight 100 phi? yard game with 147 yards on 23 carries. "Much of the credit for our offense this year has io be g;.ven lo the front line." said Coach Jeff Denny. The front line is made up of Justin Waters. Glenn Lake. Andy Lethcoe. Chad Howes. Eric McKeever, and Ken Cross. Defensively, the Saxons allowed the Hornets 182 total yards of offense. The defense was lead by James with 10 tackles and Justin Walers and Ken Cross with eight tackles each. The Saxons liost Marshall today. Oa. 13 ar 6:30 p.m. on Johnson's Field. St. Joseph won tbe meet with a time of 1:32.26 and Ionia was third in the Class B division. Also running for the girls was Michelle Goie with a time of 24:41. Rochelle Day at 25:15 and Tammy Smith al 30:43. Tim Rounds led the Hastings boys with a time of 19:05. followed by Tyier Allerding at 19:47. Matt Birman at 19:48. Ryan Willard at 20:21. Nick BriM at 21:00. Paul Koutz at 21:26 and Jeremy Kelly at 71:35. The YMCA cross country team for sixth, seventh and eighth graders also ran. The middle school runners ran a two-mile course and David Parker finished second for tbe boys with a time of 12:11 and Car­ olyn DeWin was seventh for the girls at 1448 [ Siqyort the Teain of Your Choice! Lady Redskins kept all the l^ady Saxons out of double figures. Janette Jennings was the leading scorer for Hastings with nine points. The Redskins had three players in double figures. The Lady Saxons will be at Gull Lake tonight (Oct. 13) and will host Sturgis in a Twin Valley match up Oct. 18. The team is 2-9 overall and 1-5 in the Twin Valley Hastings frosh eagers edged by B.C. Lakeview A nip and tuck game through four quarters and a 13-point showing by Mylea deGoa. wasn t enough to pull the Hastings freshman girls basketball team over Battle Creek Lakeview. Monday The frosh Saxons lost lhe contest by a basket. 31-29. Hastings kept all of the frosh Spanans out of double figures and were never down by more than three at the end of any quarter Hastings sent Lakeview to the free-throw line only seven times in the game Jenny Norris led the Saxons with five re­ bounds and Tnsh McKeough had four as­ sists and four rebounds The frosh will be at Gull Lake tonight (Oct. 13) and will host Sturgis. Oct. 18 YMCA Adult 3-on-3 Basketball Bosl.-y .. . ................................>1 Garison .. ... .. . .3-1 VanHouten ............ 2-2 Cougiins.............................................................0"4 eight The Gold team also defeated Delton, winning 37-26. Hastings was down 14-2 after tbe first three minutes, but was able to come back to tie tbe game at the end of three periods 25-25. Laura Thomas led the team with 10 points and 12 rebounds Erica Fulmer had nine points, Amy Songer and Angie Boger ha<| six each. Two other players also scored. Coach Pat Purgiel said Fulmer played her best game of the season both offensively. < and defensively and was playing with more, confidence. "Boga and Thomas played with more aggressiveness with both getting many.:; steals... Songer played a controlled game itsleading tbe team offensively." -»8 Tbe eighth grade Gold team held off a * determined Harper Creek team 24-20. Thomas had a career game with 18 points and 18 rebounds. Three other players also scored. The Hastings Middle School Invitational/,' starts Monday al the school with Allegan , playing Battle Creek. Tbe seventh grade.., will play al 4 p.m. followed by the eighth, grade. Hastings will play Tuesday against Ionia with the same times being used and the ,■ finals will be Thursday. Oct 20. • 7th grade eagers move to 9-0 with 1 wins over Delton, Harper Creek Tire Hastings seventh grade girts basketball Gold team railed its Maxon record to 9-0 with wins over Delton 60-7. Oct. 11 and Harper Creek. 40-0 for an unprecedented shut out. In tbe win over Delton, everyone on the team scored at least two points with Jessica Crowley leading tbe way with 15 points. Dannie Eaton had 10 points, Jill Williams had eight and Katie Loftus and Michelle Griggs had six Five others also scored Loftus and Crowley had six rebounds each. Williams had five assists and Susan Hubbard had three blocked shots to lead lhe team In Gold's shut out over Harper Creek. Leah Pumford had eight point- io lead the team. Crowley. Hubbard and Enca Barnum had six points. Five other players also scored. Tbe Blue team also remained undefeated with a 42-7 win over Delton. . •••• Barnum had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the team. Jessica Goie had eight points and Lacy Pittelkow had six. Four others also scored. Barnum also had 10 steals. Goie had eight and Christy Anderson bad five. The Blue team defeated Harper Creek last week 21-11. Stephanie Conrad was the ’adding scorer with eight points and Griggs had five. Three others also scored After lhe win ova Deien. seventh grade coach Richaru Nauta said il was probably the best play of the two Hastings teams this year He said be switched around some of lhe players from each team with everyone stepping up their play. Nauta said the girls had an excellent passing game and wae able to hit the upcourt playa to keep lhe fast break working. Hastings, Lakewood, DK soccer teams get 1 st-round byes for district playoffs Tbe Hastings and Delton soccer teams re­ ceived first-round byes in the draw for Dis­ trict pairing for soccer, yesterday morning. Delton will host the Lakewood team, which also received a bye from the first round, in the semi-finals at 5 p.m.. Oa. 26. Middleville and Caledonia, the two teams with the best record so far this season will battle in the quarter finals. Oct. 24 at 5 p.m. on Middleville's field. Hastings, lhe team with the third best record will play the winner of that match. Oct 26 on tbe winna's field. Should Caledonia win. the game would be at 7 p.m. under the lights; should the Trojans win. the game would be al 5 p.m. Tbe winners of the semi-final games will : play in Hastings on Johnson's Heid at 1 ” p.m. Oct. 29. In case of inclement weatha the rain date is the following day. * y As tbe situation stands now. cost? for tbe game, with the exception of the Lakewood vs. Delton game, will be $3. The winner of the Hastings districts will take on the winners of the Gull Lake district championships in pre-regional play Oa. 31. �The Hastings Sanner — Thursday, October 13, 1994 — Page 15 Maple Valley has homecoming Friday night Battle Creek to get Class A Hastings gridders have final road game, Delton has Senior’s Night baseball team next year After being shut our by Hillsdate. last week, the Hastings vanity football team will be on tte rood again to another Twin by Cart Oi»o> Battle Creek Shopper News Sporu Editor Valley school in hopes ot bringing iu league record back to .500 Last week. Cole Bowe., rusted 21 times for 90 yards as the team gathered up 139 yards rushing on the ground. (This statistic was incorrectly reported in the Reminder. Monday. The Sports Depanment regrets the error.) Coach Jeff Keller said be wasn't "Take me out to the ball game...aad it's root, root root for the home team." That old familiar baseball song will offi­ cially be chanted al Bailey Park's C.O. Brown Stadium when a minor league bass­ ball team, a Claxs A St. Louis Cardinal affUiate officially calls Battle Creek its home next spring and summer. Franctxir owner Anxricxn BxxeteU Cxg9 tzL loc.. represcoted by Ctexxo and Ctecf Eucud re Officer WlUtaro L. OoiBte m ted Battle Creek Mayor Joftn GxU*er tat* expreaaril Joint commitment lo tte local, area coattmttnity aa tbe tean'a corporate pcraoonel were jtMtratorod Tuaaday tetattlttg at Stouffer'! Renalraaoce BanJc Crook Hael displeased with lhe effort pul forth by the Hastings team and said they were prepared tor the game, but surrendered the "big play." Hastings wiU be traveling lo Manhall Ulis week Marshall U >2 tn the Twin Valley. 4­ 2 overall and defeated Albion 14-1 last week. Delton, coming off a 20-7 loss to Battle Creek Pennfteld. will try lo regain Its winning stride by hosting Mxtuwsn Mattawan defeated Galesburg-Augusta last week 35-20 and is now 4-2 overall and 4-1 in the KVA. running second behind Paw Paw. The Pvthers fell to 4-2 and 3-2 co the Kalanrtroo Valley Association. h waa a blocked punt which did kt the Panthers last week. The Peonfield defenders broke through the line, blocked the punt and ran it In for the score. The only score for Delton was a Howie Shattuck pass to Antonio Uceaga. Gary Rsher kicked the extra point. Maple Valley will have its Homecoming Una Fnday The team will be up (or the game against league-foe I-exile after defeating formerly unbeaten Sand Creek last week. 17-14. Maple Valley moved up in the state Class CC rankings m Na 5 with the win. Leslie is coakng off a lack-lusur showing at Fowlerville last week, losing 26-6 Their overall record fell lo 3-3 and the team is 1-2 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Asfociatkxi Maple Valley scored all of its points tn Mendsy Mixer. Mictek* 14-6; T M Lassies 14-6; HartzW Tours 13-7. Dewey: Auto Body 12-1; Three Rates Tack 12-6; ln\ .3eokkeegang 9-11. Ouvtecta 9-12; Hastasgi Bowl Steen 612; Rowtte Giris 612. Outward Appetence 6-12; Ua^ae Wartnsb Duo 7-13; Mr. Brace's 6- 14. Cued Gamas and Sertas-K Twierweder 165-456; M Kill 156-444; S. VaaDeoburg 201-543; B. Anders 180480: V Pierson 199-529: M Wieland 163456; D. Hughes 163449 Gweri Games —N Taylor 152; M Matson 160. A Graham 134; A. Smith 129; M. Snowden 181; S Smith 133; S. Nash 140. C. Bedrwuh 161; I. Ogden l». D. Snyder 153; C. AHea 152; S Cole 163 Wednesday P.M. U Hlteoa 212-566; P. Smith 224-504; T. Chnssopter 22-4490 M Brimmer 172476. B. Hmhaway 167464; B Vrogmdewey 169441; E Hammootree 156440; B High 156437; B Blakely 175447; 5 Brimmer 167429; P Castleberry 172431; B Hesseriy 135-372; R. Koempel 133-346; J. LEO 135362; L Johaetm 149419; F. Schneider 153435; K Sulfin 162; S. Drake 153; B. Wteott 145; B Johnson 161; C Shellen harper 156; M Haywood 64 Thursday A.M. Nile N Galea 16-8; Slow Pokes 144; Hum men 1511; Varneys 1511; Left Oven 1511; VaBey Roky 12-12, Bosley, 11-13; Hidings Bowl 11-9; Thoraaffte Tra*M >*«» 10-14; Qaestsca Marks 9-15: Le Harves 616; Algnapsis Farm 616. Gand Gates* aad Series - I. Rutteuff 149423. L Williams 146-394; S. Lambert 157432; L. Bahs 164496; B Bodo 96-271; D. Nelson 140-363; S Salazar 126-307; J. Pper 90-245. B. Sexson 145355; C. Sarakimsi 147; B. Norn 166; C. Rym 136; G. Scoby 144; S Dryer 165; A Alien 160. J Rice 166; P Fisher 171; L. Johnson 146; I. Senter 129; N Moucouln 121; B. Estep 146; D Collar 135; J McKaoagh 153; T Teix­ eira 142; K Moore 113. Thursday Uq* Ray James Electric 17-7; Nash, die Chirr1610. Outboard lan 1511; Big B's 1511: Ups aa Downs 12-13; Melleluca Inc 11-13; Hoffman's 511; Cedar Creek 4-12. Gand Game aM Sarian-D Brooks 172; L Watson 172; B Hughes 164; C McGinn 154428; J Falser 151; S. Grange 195514; L Apsey 1<»3; L. Colvin 162; B Weiler ITfcp S Greenfield 178; C Guernsey 167; T Lofite 170: C Rose 139; A Hoffman 127; R Hoffman 155; T Darnels 200; S Sander 167: K. McMillon 154; B Moody 201-555. Taate; Nfcte Mixed Fearsome 4 164; Holey Roilen 144; Freeman s 12H-7H; HAL 12-8; Load Hogs 124; Undecided 11-9. Hooter Crew 11-5; Djasmim 10-10; Fnends 10-10. Misfits 611. Tasmanian , 9-7. B S en 612; Really Roaem 612; 9 and a Wiggle 7-13. Diehard, 7- 9, Alky Cats 6W-I3H; Rookies 610. Begmnen 517 Waamaa High Gaross aad Series - L Barnum 185528; D Kelley 186504; M Snyder 175492; S. Cross 192457; J Ronn * 178419; J. Mead >46404; D Vickers 135361; S Nevmeiyer 169. L Davis 181; D VanCampea 167; M Bngg, 164; T Huey 155; M Bowman 152; B. Bivchi i43; D. Krallman 142; K Rine 141 "Vft—Tit in brgta a nan iradttkai of baneball In aoutteni Michigst,* CoUton •am "k u gren to be w—ii Batea Oate. Kateteecoo and tte sunouadtag ttraaa can now ail root for tte home teaoL.Jtelr owe team." A name for tte team win be a proceaa coaplned during tte npooutag weeka mrougn locai media. Gate PMdy looks tor ■ roctevar In Friday niggtrs wm over S«te Croak. Greyhounds. Eaton Rapids lost to Okemos last week 20-14. Tbe team is 2-4 overall and 1-3 in tbe league. Lakewood is 3-3 overall and 2-2 in the Capital Circuit. Middleville lost a very close match up tr the OK Blue io Godwin Heights last week. 14-7. The Trojans held Godwin's leading rusher to 55 yards as tbe defense showed a stubbornness against the tough Wol /trine*. Andy Brewer scored tbe lone TK touchdown and Nathan Bundy kicked tbe extra point. The team will host Coopersville, this week in OK Blue action. (be first half and then bad to hold defensively after Sand Creek scored 14 points in tbe second half and had control of he ball in Lions territory late in the game Tbe I Jons also took control of fumble*, recovering three and losing only one. Lakewood host Eaton Rapids this week in a Captul Circuit match up. Tbe Vikings fell victim lo two scores by Mason in the final quarter, last week to lose 34-22 Tbe Lakewood defense, however scored on runs by Mike Richardson and Marc Mwcho Lakewood will try to get it* Cap Circuit record above 500 with a win over the Tuesday Mixed Mason/Davi* Line 19-5; Pin Seeker* 15.-9; Lil Demons 15-9; Country Bumpkin* 14-10; Consumer* Concrete 11-13; Woodmansee Conwructioc 10-14; Neil's Printing 10*14; Tboraapple lake Trading Poet 9-15; Gilkxu Construction 9-15; Black Sheep 8-16. Mens High Games * Series R. Snore 218; D. Vickers 213; K. Greenfield 185490; R. Hanan 178; BMtaU 172. Womens High Gama A Series B. Moore 150:0 Reed 170;T Brodock 169; K. ZimmerMti 156381; V. Brown 163; J. Gasper 200. Sunday Afternoon Mixed PGH 157; 6H1 11-9; Wants he's 11-9; Most Toys IMO. Who'. Next 9-7; Rebels 68; Suks 2 Be U 612; CAM 614 5. Redman 168; J. Jacote 180; W. Cogswell 149; R. Fay I855i4; J Kohler 184; K Greenfield 201-540. T Redman 168; J. Stanhope 122; A. Gross 115: M. Herman 192; M Herman 132; S. Larke 155; K. Chantrenne 121; H. King 184. D Snowden 145. The Hastings third and fourth grade football team remained undefeated with a 34-7 wip over Bartie Creek. Saturday. Dustin Bowman returned the opening kick off for the first of his three touchdowns in the game. Jessie Burg rusted for two touchdowns and Dustin Bowman carried three extra­ point conversions and Drew Bowman carried two The defensive line played a strong game accordin 1 to the coach with big plays being turned i 1 by Paul Garrett. Chris Hoglln. Jerry Ed noods and Robert Fields Fumbie recoveries were made by Lonnie Ramblin and Chad Hess. The fifth and sixth grade team played a defensive game with Battle Creek, finally coming out with a 60 win. The lone score was by Sean Tefft The coaches said the defense for Hastings did a superior Job in holding Bailie Creek scoreless. The seventh grade team was shut out by Hours: Mon -Ffl. 8 to 6; Sat. 9 to 12 CARS AUCTIONED NATIONWIDE! Military surplus, IRS. Sheriff, and DrugSeized Vehicles, Etc Bargains at J100, $200, and $300. Late Models Call Toll Free! 1 (800) 430-8887, m. a-mm U.S. Small Business Administration 504 Loan Program Seminar tuppon tot the community'! many acttvlUea, provide antae quo aitiia&m for artu- Ue Cnek aa tte "Amateur Sporu Ctatal re the Worte.___ _ , Former Mtgor Leagaa player Tim Cittlto. who played ta tee Chicago WHaa Sos and rc-radla 1972 wtatheOteiand As. fstee CMaf OparaBttg CNBor. ■Waite amedally ten.- said CaUn, ’and ComaMiolty leaden aad the ABC organliaaion. wltlch ate> rate tee Naw YoA Yateee i Groenaboro. NX. aORMa. hare workad teoaely ova tte peat tew awake, reacteag agreement! for tte are of CjO. Brovin Stadium for TV home gaaaea la the Mtdwot League The cky wUl atin tea the Mktegan Hgb School ANedc Aaaodtetoa bteeball finals, tte MayoTi InvUatknte aad Stan Mualal American Amateur Baeeball by Laurie Newton Mem Gooms aad Scrits — J. Kohler 239-658; K Lambeth 202-579; G Snyder 220-564. D Vickers 178-520. B Drayton 183-504; D McClurkm 176-488; R Snyder 171-484; R. Swift 169-484; J Smith 181 -465; S. Krallman 149-432; M. Meymeiyer 198-423. T. James 154-414; B. Renta 153-409; B Howell 146-361; K Bushee 206; R. Fay 193. F Huey 192; J Woody 174; J. Bartimu* 172; J. Davis 165; D. Friend 160; E. Gale* 122 Congress Regional and World Senes action. "We're truely delighted, excited and think its great to be wanted In the community,” said Collins, ’and hoping to create a win­ ning combination between ourselves and Battle Creck-Kalamooo by Introducing the 105 N. Main Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 Marshall 39-0. Tte coaches said running backs Robby Lee and Dave Welton, end Josh Malik and quarterback Mike Farley were twice able lo move the ball into scoring position, but penalties kept tte team from scoring John Eggers was tte leading tackle and had two blocked field goals and knocked down a pass. Ryan Elzroth had a quarterback sack for a five-yard loss Tte eighth grade team shut out Marshall 12-0 to ap iu record lo >2 Uns season. David Barnum had 90 yards gained on the ground and Bill Blair had 90 In pass receptions. Mike Nystrom bad a 10-yard touchdown reception from Shane Slaughter and David Scott Mt paydin from three-yards out. Defensively. John Keiffer had Scott had seven tackles each and Nystrom had an interception Greg Brower had a fumble recovery. Tte coaches said tte entire team worked hard for the shut out Carpet, Vinyls, Ceramic Tile, Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling KITCMNtBATH MUON We’ve Pulled It Off! Quality. Style. And A Free Faucet Or Free Financing*. It's a value you cant afford to miss! Buy any The JEDC will be offering an informational meeting for business persons interested in learning more about this finan­ cing program The SBA 504 program funds fixed assets for projects between $150,000 and $2.2 million The program ts offered through the Barry County A’accuse Development Corpora­ tion in cooperation wrn the Kent County Economic Development Foundation Individuals from the two sponsoring organizations will be available to explain requirement* and appbeaion procerdures for the 504 program. style of HomeCrest cabinetry and enjoy all the quality and features HomeCrst is known for — plus year dterasf a free kitetea faucet ar free fiuadsg with 6 months same as cash! Select from HomeCrest s complete line of traditional and contemporary designs for kitchens and baths — 32 different cabinet styles, all featuring HorneCrest's solid wood doors; your chmci of finishes. O/Brr Enit Noormbtr 13,1994 The meeting wiU be held at the Hastings kdustnal Incubator on October 18. 1994 a 1000 a m Hease call Joe Rahn at 948-4896 to RSVP for dm event. RN’s/LPN’s We are looking for people with leadership skils to work in our geriatric fadlty fu9 or part-time AH shifts are available offer health Wages based on experience We benefits and insurance, vacation competitive wages. STRING RAM Contact Sue Lemon. RN. DON. at 616-945-2407 extension 444 or Heidi Byme. RN. ADON at exten sion 445 for an interview rhomapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE •Versatile Spray/Stream •Solid Brau ■Durable Epoxy Fmoh •Quality Ceramic Cartndgei HOMECRESTM Cabinetry �Page 16 — "’’he Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 13, 1994 Pre-trial date set for Hastings man accused of sex offenses An Oct. 27 pre-trial was scheduled Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 42-year-old Hastings man accused of sexually penetrating two young girls in May Damon L. Kosbar is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly digitally penetrating a 13-year-old girl and another girl under 13 years old Those counts are punishable by up io life in prison Kosbar also faces three counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sexual contact with the two girls Those charges are punishable by up to IS years in pnson All the charges are listed as second offenses, which means that if he is convicted of any of the charges. Kosbar can serve no less than five years in prison He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise lhe maximum possible sentences on lhe charges by one-and-a-half limes. He stood mule to the charges in September and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf COURT NEWS: In other recent court business: • A 54-year-old Richland man convicted of carrying a concealed weapon m February and being a felon in possession of a firearm was sentenced to 10 to IS years in pnson on the charges Vai R. Fernengel's sentences will run concurrently. He received 228 days credit. He was convicted of lhe charges in a jury trial in August. The sentences were enhanced by Fernengel's status as a habitual offender, fourth offense • A Nov. 28 trial was scheduled for a 33year-old Plainwell woman accused of breaking into two homes in July Banner CLASSIFIEDS Cal/... The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 h or Kt nt LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY.all occasions. The NoteG«n Lake 672-5229 or 891-1990. ______ Mobtit llottlf' FOR SALE: 14 I 65 FatanM. J bedims 1 V2 new carpet * Monge shed, Aikmg M.C00. Call 452-9750 for more inlb. Miscellaneous cuxsihed ad rates REMINDER: $4 40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE V ALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN It NEWS: $175 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 w-wds; 10c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $230 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge lor want ads not paid »vithin 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4454. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) / Stilt MACHINE 4 thread, 4 needle singer serger. Asking $300 OBO. 948-3051._____________ SOFTSIDE WATERBED for sale, 2yr*. old no leaks, $300. Leave Message 374-0974. Kt । real ton MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET Sunday October 16, 11am to 5am. Wings Stadium, Kalamazoo. For further infor­ mation 616-668-2175. AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC. TABLES FOR EVERYONE and need, so elegant the Danoa> Phyfe, with study, tougher, ones you’ll meet aad all others, A-througb-Zecd. at prices low, you’ve never ne'd. Chain, too, lots of them! Grandmother says “Count that day lost, whose slow descending sun finds by thy hand no worthy action done " We want the saying YOU live by. M-43, Dettori, 623-8900. BARN SALE - 6375 LACEY ROAD Saturday 9-5, Sunday 12-4. Power and hand tools, maternity and name brand baby clothes, antiques including bedroom suite, oil tank and lots “IT’S CIDER TIME" Historic Bowens Mills Pion­ eer Park. French Voyageur encampment - Thorrapplc dnkimers, Oct 15th-16th. October 22nd-23rd, 1 l:00am-4:00pm. Watcrpowered cider making, old time demos, folk urns*, hayndet, apple dumpings, more. $3. adults. $1. students 2 miles north Yankee Springs Suie Park entrance. 795-7530. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hanging A finishing specialist Insured A guaranteed work. Call journeyman Brian Slade. 616-374-4338._______________ Help W unit'd CARPET CLEANING Phone 517-852-9376._______________ BABYSITTER NEEDED full ume in my home for one infant, transportation required. 948-2004.___________________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property* Debt consolidation •Turned down? problem credit? We can help!*Fast. easy - Call 24 boon. AAA Mortgage A Fmroce Corp. 1-809-968-2221 CHILD NURSERY ATTEN­ DANT an adult f<x Sunday mornings at local Hastings church Need references. Call (616) 945-9574 dwfay day. CONCRETE LABORERS AND FORM SETTERS Commercial. industrial. Must hive reliable transportation. 40-70 hours. Apply 9:00am-3:00pm. EOE Call 698-7670. Grand Rapids. CUSTOMER SERVICE, full time positions available, sorting at $4 20Tweek, company training provided, no experience neces­ sary. benefits, profit sharing, call between llam-5pm, 948-8456. DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and drivers license. 945-9613. •FIREFIGHTER JOBS* Entry level, mate A female po» txms now hmng. $1138-51429 per hour. Paid training A bene­ fits. Applicants call 1-219-736-4715, ext A-4317. 900am to 9:00pm 7 days. WANTED: SMALL INTER­ IOR painting jobs, 948-8214 Ken. H unit d WANTED: HOUSECLEAN1NG JOBS, window washing, honest, efficient, reliable. Call Ellie 945-9259 after 6p m. \nltqut \ X ( oUt < Itbh J BUYING- OLD POST­ CARDS, adv. cards, pocket watches, also watch chains, jewetery. Phone 616-948-4094. Hastings ______ / or \tilt \ulotnoliit •86 RENAULT ALLIANCE, no rust, 35mpg. AU new tires, air, shocks, bra, struts, wheel­ coven, stereo. Great car. $2200 OB (616) 672-9419. Congratulations Ryan A Brandi Stubblefield From The Sound Express The Sheldon Twins MIKE, Please come home soon. Congratulations Les A Deb Greenfield From The Sound Exprcii The Sheldon Twins We miss you Buzzard! See you on Turkey Day! Congratulations Scott A Holly Leinaar From The Sound Express The Sheldon Twins The Keiih Endres family thanks everyone that helped STUMP GRINDING ANY SIZE ANY PLACE 616-721-TREE._____________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4687 or 721-TREE 'anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS’ COMP. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945-9888. SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, barns, etc. Randsoo Heaerty. 945-2345. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window wash < or laundry. Will clean h ;»«*, offices, cottages, all worsen oonded Call 948-8508 or 945-9448 and leave message. HAIR STYLIST WANTED Part and full ume bailable. 945-5353.___________________ TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rates. Free esti­ mates. Insured Randion Hester l>. 945-2545___________ NEEDED BABYSITTER Wednesday. Thursday, and Friday 3:30 io 9.00 My home or yours for 2 children Call morn mgs or leave message. 948-3161 TREE TRIMMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your jard clean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575. TIRED OF RENTING? BUY A HOME NOW! Thousands of repossessed ond bonk homes and properties available with little or no money down. To receive current list call toll free! 1 (800) 436-6867 Ext. R-2647 Thanks to the generous people and businesses who gave ao much. Alao to those who worked so hard on this special day. It win always be remembered what the Freeport and all the surrounding communities did for Sara and her family. May the Lord bless all of you. Keith A Joyce Endres Deborah Bump A Family Diann Walker A Fantily Janet Wilson A Faauly CARD OF THANKS ' Thank you doesn’t seem appro pru-e for all of the kindness and generosity we have received in the last two months from family and friends. The benefit for Sara was a big success thanks to the hard work by some very special fnends and generosity from the merchants and people of the area. Or sincere thanks to the orga mien, the laborers, the contribu­ tors and all of the people who came to the family fun day in Freeport It will be remembered as a very special day for our family. We would like to thank every­ one for all of their prayers and support during Sara's hospitali­ zation and a special thanks to Julie McGowan, Stacy Keeler and Joyce Stocpkcr for helping to transport Sara to her outpa­ tient therapy. Also wc want to thank lakew­ ood Schools far their help with getting Sara back to school and the coaches, cheerleaders and her fnends for supporting Sara and encouraging her Janet Endres and Family A Nov 10 final pre-trial was also sei for Sherry L Arkwright. Arkwright is charged with two counts of breaking into an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in pnson She also faces a charge of entering a house without breaking into it. which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine She is also charged with maliciously destroying more than SI00 worth of property in one of the homes, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both She stood mute to those charges in September and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf • A Nov. 28 trial was scheduled for a 33year-old Middleville man accused of breaking into tbe office of a factory on Bowens Mill Road A Nov. 3 motion bearing was also set for Clifford W. Sayer II. Sayer is charged with breaking and entering the office, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison, and larceny in a building, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 tine, or bx-th He also faces a charge of possessing a stolen coin collection, punishable by up to five year* in prison or a $2300 fine, or both Sayer flood mute io the charges in August and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • Two Hastings residents charged with illegally selling liquor at the Hastings Eagles Club in August were arraigned Jody R Richards. 24. and Delbert M. Billings. 40. are both charged with selling liquor without a license, a felony punishable by up to a year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both. They are alto charged with being disorderly persons by selling alcohol without a license, a misdemeanor punishable by up io 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or Both stood mule lo (he charges against them and not guilty pleas were entered on their behalf. Oct. 13 pre-trials were scheduled for both men Hastings City Police arrested the men after conducting an investigation into alleged illegal sales of alcohol at the club's lodge. Billings was the head of lhe club's trustees, and police said the trustees ran the bar at the lodge. Richards allegedly was lhe bartender al the lodge. Officers searched the lodge in August and discovered 20 cases of beer and 40 bottles of liquor, ail of which were confiscated. Officers also found various records and receipts Police got a search warrant fix the Eagles Ixxlge after an undercover police officer went lo the building and bought an alcoholic drink. The officer was sent to the lodge when police received information alleging illegal alcohol sales there. Officers said they have been told tbe lodge sold alcohol to club members and to the public. Middleville man pleads guilty to causing death A 29-year-old Middleville man accused of killing a 17-year-old Caledonia High School student in a traffic accident last October pleaded guilty Friday in Barry County Circuit Court to a charge of killing the s'udent while driving drunk. Timotby A. Tape pleaded guilty to a charge of causing a death while driving with a blood alcohol level over . 10 percent. A . 10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. That charge carries a maximum sentence of 15 years or a $2,500 to $10,000 ftau*, or both. Tape’s license also will be revoked. Tape pleaded guilty to tbe charge as part of a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecutor will drop a charge Tape committed manslaughter with a motor vehicle, which is punishable by up io 15 years in pnson or a $7300 fine, or both. The prosecutor also will drop a charge that l apc failed to stop at a serious personal injury accident, which has a maximum sentence of five yean in prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. Sentencing was set for Oct. 27. Tape was accused of causing the death of Vito Lombardo Jr., who was a senior at Caledonia High School and a member of tbe varsity football team, in an auto accident in Ihornapple Township Oct. 23 Iximbardo was driving south on M-37 near Finkbeiner Road when bis car was hit head-on by a northbound truck driven by Tape, according to Barry County Sheriffs deputies They said the truck crossed the center line to hit Ixxnbardo. Lombardo was trapped in the car, but was extricated and taken by helicopter to Butter­ worth Hospital in Grand Rapids, deputies said. He died from his injuries the next day. Lombardo's passenger. Tel Us Brown, 17. of 6225 Wing Ave., Kentwood, was not hurt, deputies said. POLICEBEAT: Seventeen-year-old charged with larceny both HASTINGS — A 17-yexr-old Hidings mu ius been cbirged with dealing money from Spencer’s Towing and Recovery, where die teenager worked. Hidings City Police Hit-and-run driver sought said. Andrew Rhodes, ol 696 Terry Lane, was arraigned Wednesday on one count of conumning larceny in a building and one count ot attempting to consult larceny. A $5,000 personal recognizance bond was set. and an Oct 17 preliminary exam waa Michigan Stale Police al the Wayland post are searching for a suspect in a Sunday afternoon hit-and-run accident at the intersection of Norris and Bowens Mills roads that injured a 23- year-old Kalamazoo man Matthew Hemmer was making a left turn onr southbound Norris Road from Bowens Mil. at about 140 pm when a southbound vehicle failed to stop at the imersection and hit Hemmer s car broadside, troopers said. The force of the impact crushed the passenger side door of Henuner's car in toward the center of the vehicle, police said. They said Hemmer suffered head injuries and a broken hand. Hemmer reportedly continued driving in a daze until he reached a Chief Noonday residence. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released Troopers said Hemmer does not remember much about what happened, but believes he may have been hit by a pickup truck. Tbe truck may be a large vehicle, like a 4X4. and it may be while, police said. Tbe vehicle may or may not have extensive front-end damage, troopers said. Anyone with any information about the accident is asked to call Trooper Lane Booms at the Wayland Post. The telephone number ts 792-2213. Saxon JVs win over league foes Eighteen points by Summer Gillons and 11 more by Rebecca Mepham led tbe Hast­ ings girts junior varsity basketball team over Battle Creek Lakeview 49-46, Monday. But Coach Steve Kaiser said it was the defense which finally got to them. Tbe junior Spartans ran up an eight-point half-time lead. Tbe Saxon girls ate away in the third to come within four and 11 points by Gillons in tbe fourth put the Hastings jayvee ahead to stay Lakeview's starting center had 12 points in the first three quarters but was held score­ less in tbe fourth. Their starting forwards had 14 points in the first three quarters, but were held to four in the final eight minutes Mepham had eight steals to her credit and Gillons had four Mepham was also the top rebounder with eight and Katie Willison had five rebounds to go with her nine points Willison and Gillons both hit two of four three-point shots in the game with both also hitting better than 50 percent from die freethrow stripe. Kaiser said Andrea Dreyer. Tammy Obreiter and Andrea Jones did a nice job coming off the bench. The jayvee team also defeated Marshall. Oct. 6 with a season-high 73 points to Marshall s 53. Mephan had 22 points. 11 rebounds, five steals and two blocked shots. Gillons had 19 points and five steals and Willison had 13 points and 13 rebounds in the blow out. Also standing out were Anne Burgdorf with eight points, five steals and five rebounds and Obreiter with five points, six rebounds and five steals scheduled. Rhodes reportedly stole lhe money from lhe business' cash box. Police said they believe the teen tried lo like money at least twice. The second time, he was observed trying to get into the cash box. officers said. Three family member* held in stalking HASTINGS — Three members of a Hastings family were arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly stalking a witness in a criminal case pending against them. Hastings City Police said. John H. Macleod. 52. Linda S. Macleod. 45. and Susan L Madeod. 24. all of 235 W. Clinton, were arraigned the same day on ooe count of aggravated stalking each, police said A $1,000 bond was set for each of the family members. A preliminary exam baa been scheduled for Monday. Oct 17. The Mackods are alleged lo have been following the witness around, in violation ot a bond order requiring them lo stay away from witnesses involved in their case, officers said. Because they arc accused of violating tbe order, lhe law allows them to be charged with aggravated stalking, a felony, rather than misdemeanor stalking, police said. In the other case, the Madeods are accused oi being disorderly and resisting Hastings police officers in May. John Macleod is charged with resisting and obstructing police officers and disturbing lhe peace. Susan Macleod faces charges of forcibly assaulting a police officer and disturbing lhe peace. Linda Macleod is charged with resisting police, assault, and disturbing the peace. The three soul mute to lhe charges in Barry County Circuit Court in August and not guilty pleas were entered. Handgun stolen in Yankee Springs YANKEE SPRINGS TWP — A Shelbyville resident reported Saturday tnat a $1,000 handgun was stolen from his home on England Drive, Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Hastings teen hurt in pickup crash HASTINGS — A 16-year-oid Hastings resident was hurt Wednesday. Oct. 5. in a pickup truck crash on South Jefferson Street, just north of South Street, said Hastings Police officers. Ronnie S. Wilson, of 5560 McKeown Road, was driving south on Jefferson al 7:24 p.m when he reached down for a soda, officers said. When he did so. lhe truck oossed into the northbound lane, went over the curb «xt hit 1 Michigan Bell telephone pole, police said. Wilson was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was trened and released Boy admits to stealing motorcycle HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they recovered a stolen motorcycle Wednesday. Oct. 5. before the bike was even reported stolen. An officer saw a 14-year-old Hastings hoy at about 8 a_m. riding tbe motorcycle on tbe sidewalk near the intersection of Church Street and Clinton Street, police said. The engine of the bike was not running, the officer said, and me boy was pushing it with his feet. The boy told the officer be was taking tbe bike to get it fixed. When the officer talked with the boy further, however, be admitted that he had stolen the bike from an area residence earlier in tbe morning. Tbe owner was called and he confirmed *he bike was tressing, police said. The boy then reportedly was wrested Delton man hurt in motorcycle crash BARRY TWP. — A motorcycle accident Saturday injured a 25-year-oid Delton man, said Michigan State Police at the Hastings post David W Ijnier. of 7800 S. Wall Lake Road, was riding the bike at 5:15 p.m. un tome wooded property behind the house at 4485 Orchard Road, officers said. I -aucr hit a log and was thrown from his motorcycle, police said. They said be hit bis head on a log He was taken to Pennock Hospital where be was treated and released. Rings stolen from local business HASTINGS — Three nngs worth nearly $1,000 were reported stolen from Second Hand Conors last week. Hastings City The owt.jts told police the nngs were taken from a display case sometime on Tuesday. Oct 4. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-10-20.pdf 20dbe21d1d2505ed8fcd5effbd030c07 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LICRAxl 121 S. CHUHCH ST. WSIlkCS.*: AWtalM Futuring panel ‘Regulars’ speak back from tour at township forum Saxon kickers eyeing districts See Page 3 See Page 12 SeePage 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Hastings ANNER THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20.1004 VOLUME 140. NO. PRICE 25' Hastings teachers, board agree on Pact by Jean GaUap Staff Writer A two-year contract between lhe Hastings Education Association and the Hasungs Area School System was approved unanimously by Ita Board of Education Monday Siperlmendeni Carl Schoessel explained the major changes in lhe contract which coven July 1. 1994. to June 30. 1996. Teachers will receive a 1.9 percent salary increase across the board for the first year of the agreement, and 2.75 percent the second, Attorney Carol Jones Dwyer tpsaks to the court as her cient, John Gatos (rigf*) ■atone, as do oo-dMandant Jute Michel (Wl) and her attomeL James Goutooze Gates, Mitchell found guilty in jury trial byNk>liirttos« Staff Writer The two-mxn. four-womsn jury Wednesday evening roe Hoed two former Bsrry County employee! accused of enmezzling dog kennel fencing from the county l ailnal stater in 1992. John Gates, former director of the Barry County Animal Stater. waa convicted of embezzling the fence. And Julie Mitchell, former chief animal control officer, was convicted of receiving and concealing embezzled property They were ordered to pay 1150 each in fines, roau and lees. Mitchell aod Gates were accused of ■sealing One pieces of chain link Jog pen fencing from the xiumal shelter between March and April 1992. The fencing was recovered from Mitchell's home this January. Gases and Mitchell both were charged with one count at embezzling the fencing, worth leas than $100. with the intent to convert it to their own use. They also were charged with one count of possessing the fencing from March 1992 Io January 1994. Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley contended in the peoples case against Mitchell and Gales that Ita pair look the fencing, which was donated the shelter, io Michell s home for her to use for her own «og „___ Gates' attorney Carol Dwyer and Mitchell's lawyer James Goulooze rcknowledged the pair look the fencing to Mitchell's home. They argued, however, that the fencing wm taken to Mitchell I home only for storage purposes and not for tar own use. Pamela Rooctatli. an animal control officer at the shelter, testified Tuesday that rhe waa pan of a conversation between Miief«l and Gales Seoul wiiat w 3o waa the fence. She said Gates and Mitchell tad already decided the fence would be taken to Mitchell's home. She said the reason given war so Mitchell s dog. Samson. could be pul toll Rooctatli said ata did not argue with them because it seemed to tar like the decision had already been made. In response to Gases and Mitchell's claim the tcnce was taken to Julie's because of storage problems. Rooctatli said there were storage problems al the shelter, but she fell the fencing could have been used al Ita ■taller Rooctatli said she herself never look things home from the animal shelter for storage Craig Mutch, an attorney with the firm of Miller. Johnson. Snell and Cummiskey in Grand Rapids testified that he wm hired in November 1993 by the Barry County Board of Commissioners to investigate allegations of misconduct at the animal shelter. Mitchell tad been dismissed from the animal shelter early In 1993. Mulch said during his investlgatsoo that he heard that me donated fencing waa still st Mitchell's home. He talked to Mitr hell and Gaaea dming bss investigation, he said, but never discussed the fencing with them. Mutch said. He did hire a private investigator and former Michigan Slate Police trooper Ken Langford be said. How that affects individual teachers in lhe Hastings system is determined by the length of service and amount of educalton they have. For example, a starting teacher with a bachelor's degree earns $26,478 or If they have a master's degree. $28,860 With five years of service and a bachelor's degree, the salary goes to $32. 525. or to $35,794 with a master's. A teacher with 11 years of service and a Kw-twireN receives $41,630. and with a mas­ ters. $46,346 I One with 20 yea s of .mvicc rod a baebe tor's cams 144.232. and with a master’s. $49,604 Two more working days also were added to lhe school calendar, and parent-teacher confer nces will be scheduled with more evenin (lime to make it easier for parents to attend Schoessel said Tbr. agreement calls for the addition of four naif days of in-service for teachers. As part of the agreement, a joint commit­ lee of Board of Education members, teachers' union representative.’ and administrattvs will meet to explore "health insurance alterna­ tives." Schoessel added "One of the thing! that has been a concern to everybody is lhe fact that all health costs keep increasing.' be said laser With equal representation from the inter­ ested parties, the commiiiee will look at dif­ ferent terms of health care insurance; "if they can come up with something that seems like a good deal, with as good coverage as we have now. well lake a look at h.' he said. Things such as self insurance, joining a pooL or doing business with a different in­ surance company will be investigated, he said. "We ail agree we have to get the most for our dollar. If there's a better way to do lu that's what we will look a." be added. Schoessel said the new agreement repre­ sented the lowest increase in teacher s salaries in Barry County, and commended lhe HEA negotiators for "recognizing the schools' financial needs, especially with a bond proposal (to seek funds for expansions and additions) laser in the (academic) year " Another concern bnxighi up at the school board s meeting Monday evening was a pro­ posed historic district that would include the Hastings Middle School and Central Elementary. The proposed Maple Ridge Historic Dis­ trict is a generally I.-shaped residential neighborhood io the city's near south and southwest side. It contains 292 buildings, including the Hastings Middle school. Cen­ tral Elementary and the Annex. Schoessel said the Property Commitlee of the board examined the question. He said the board was going to write a letter Indicating whai those concerns are with both to the proponents of lhe district and city officials who are being asked to establist) such a dis­ trict, gening the letter "We remain ready to talk about IL but we do have reservations." he said. In other btaeteu, the board: • listened to a progress report on visual and written literacy al the elementary level, given by tekcfoSs Maty Vile* ahdJune Van Diver, both from Pieauntview Elementary. ■ Approved the first budget amendment, something done on a quarterly basis, and au­ thorized a state aid nose repayment. • Accepted, with thanks, a contribution of $2,311 from the Middle School Parent­ Teacher Organization. Student Council and Builders Club to be used for computer equipment Also accepted were $ 2.500 from lhe Northeastern Elementary School PTO Io be used to hoy instructional materials and $2,270 from the Hastings Education En­ richment foundation Io pay for materials, projects and activities for students. • Approved early graduation for Heather Hamilton. • Denied out-of-diatrict transfer requests from throe students who live in lhe Hastings Area School District, but asked to be re­ leased to attend the Delton Kellogg School District • Accepted back into school, on a proba­ tionary basis, a student who had been ex­ pelled • Declined to waive lhe driver education el­ igibility academic and al tendance standards for a young man. which would have allowed him io enroll in a driver training course pro­ vided by an agency other than the school. • Accepted revisions to the school policy See SCHOOLS, cont. on page 2 See TRIAL continued on page 2 Police suspect 2 robberies of area banks are linked ByNfckHsfftoa a Staff Writer Investigators al the Allegan County Sheriff's Department report they are still gamering information on the robbery of Gun Lake area branch of the United Bank Monday afternoon. Monday's robbery occurred nearly two weeks after a bank in Nashville was robbed in a similar fashion Sgt. Gene Koetje of the Nashville Police Department said that because factors of the two robberies are similar, investigators on both canes are trying to discover if the two robberies are related There s enough things alike, u s definitely possible.'' he said. "We're definitely looking mtoiL* Allegan County detectives said a man walked into the Untied bank, localed al 2404 Patterson Road, at about 2 p m. Monday carrying a duffel bag The man told those in the bank he had a gun and demanded money, police said The man lied with an undisclosed airavmi of cash to a vehicle waning outside, which was driven by a second man. The pair then drove south on Patterson Road toward Orangeville Township The man who went in the hank is described as a white male with dark hair, standing about 5 feet 6 inches and weighing around 185 pounds. The man wm wearing dark glasses, blue jeans and a red swesssMn with black lettering The car the two men used is described as a mid-sized, older model brown vehicle. The descriptions and the method used in die United Bank robbery resemble those of s previous robbery in Nashville. In that earlier incident, a while man entered the Nashville branch of the Hastings City Bank and demanded money, idling the people there be had a gun. Nashville Police said No weapon was seen, however. That man also ran io a waiting car driven by a second person, and the pair fled north on M-66. police said. The man wtio went in lhe bank was (.'escribed as being between 5 feel 7 inches and 5 feet 8 inches Ik was tn his mad to late 30s and weighed about 180 pounds. The car used n the getaway was described as a full-sized four-door sedan, possibly an early 80s Chevrolet The car was medium brown, duty and had a loud exhaust Anyone with mfivmanon on that robbery is asked to call lhe Nashville Police Department al (517) 852-9866 or the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Runaways captured after chase Two runaways led police on a chase along and through the Thomapple River in Hastings Tuesday. Two 15-year-olds who ran away from a foster care home in Grand Rapids Oct 16 were spoiled at the bridge near Tyden Park Hastmgs City police chased them down with the help of officers from Michigan Stale Police, the Barry Township Police Department aod the Barry County Sheriffs Department One was captured after a foot chase through Tyden Park. The other swam the river Io the north bank and was spotted running lor a wooded area near Stale Road, where he was finally captured by a Barry County deputy In the above photo. Sgt James Lee searches one of the teen sbefore placing him in the car The names of lhe teens were not released because they are juveniles. They were turned over to Juvenile Court �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20. 199a News Briefs: Survey on teens to be discussed The results of • survey on Barry Coun­ ty teem will be discussed by • panel in a forum front 7 lo 9 p.m Monday al the Hastings High School cafeteria The survey, conducted by Michigan Slate University and sponsored by the Hastings Area Parent Network. focused on teens' behavior and attitudes. The panel will include Patricia Murphy-Alderson, assistant principal at Hastings High School. Tom Mohler, superintendent of the Barry Intermediate School District. Margaret Wood, a registered nurse with die Barry-Eaton Darnel Health Department. Sheryl Sams Overmire of Family and Children's Services; Tim Zwart of the Pine Rest Chery Valley Clink; Dr. Dune Ebaugh at Tlic.aappfe Valley Family Physicians. The Rev Stephen Wnghl of the Pleasantview Family Church; Brian Shumway, director, Barry County Sutwraarr Abuse Ser vices. Robert Nida. Probme/luvenik Court Admmmtrmor, and Berry County Sheriff David Wood. The session also will serve as the kickoff for the Parents Network’s fall activities. For more information, call 941-3112. Solid waste panel to meet Tte Barry County Solid Wwe Over Mfta Conwnmee will meet at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday. Oct. 26. at the Barry-Eaton District Health Department Teen parent* workshop slated A workshop for teenape parents is be­ ing conducted all day today at Hastings High School Abota 30 pareatn« teem from all iMgh achoote in the county have been tavted io take pan There are a variety of topin for dhciMSKM scheduled. Arnone me guest speakers will be Roreaaae Woodlrff from Pennock Hoapnal; Kay Loftus. Barry County Meatal Health Services. Sheryl Overawe and Joy Bush of Family and CMIdrea s Ser­ vices; Lori Anderson. MSU Cooperative Extension Service; aad Pxtncia Smith, health technology Hatrndor at Hnmmo nign jctmxm The workshop is sponsored by the Hastings H igh School T«a Parent Sup­ port Group and the Barry Lmr rmrdimr School District's "Early On" program. Dulcimer Society to sponsor quartet The Wet I inrulmpri Quartet will give musical workshops during the afternoon and perform in concert al 7 p.m Satur­ day al dw Hastings High School toctere bal. The group a befog sptmaorad by Thor luvpte Valley Dulcimer Society. Leaf pickup starts Nov. 1 in Hastings The Cay of Haasmgs will nan leaf pwkuo .ueaday. Nov. I. No plastic bags will be picked up by cay crews. who will atari fo foe Pint Ward and then work up through foe Se­ cond. Third and Fourth wards. Residents are naked to hove leave. ■ curbaide by Nov. I. Crewa will go over foe city only once Habitat house to be dedicated The dedacatMJu of the newest house built by Barry County Habitat for Humanity will be held at 3 p.m Sunday. Oct 30. at 528 W Clinton St The house will be owned by Doug aad Denne Jennea Their children are Kara and Josiah. Taking part in the dedication will be Hastings Mayor Pro Tern Frank Camp­ bell. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum and the two most recent Habitat homeowners. Mary Eaton and Jim Ainsworth, both of Freeport, who will present Bible* to the Jewetts Habitat for Habitat u an ecumenical Christian mmtstry that builds decent, af­ fordable homes for eligible families, which aho take pan in the project with sweat equay " Futuring Committee takes educational tour Habitat plans fund-raising meal The annual Barry County Habitat for Humanity Swiss steak and chicken din­ ner will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fri­ day. Oct. 28. at the Hastings First United Methodist Church All proceeds from the free-will dona­ tion meal will be used for Habitat's home building projects for the needy in the area. The menu will include the meat, potatoes, and gravy, vegetables, salad, cake and beverage ‘It’s Cider Time’ series near end The last of the “It's Cider Time" festivals this fall at histone Bowens Mills win be held Saturday and Sunday from II a.m. to 4 p.m. Featured this weekend will be lhe an­ nual opening of the top Boor of the old null and a photo contest and show. The photos are to be of the mill and mill grounds and people. Cash prizes win ne awaroeo The lop floor (fourth level) of the mill houses many oid gears, shafts and machines once used in that area many yean ago. along with a cobbler shop and sewing room It also is an art gallery, where oil painting classes are held. Live music also is planned for both Saturday aad Sunday. Other activities and attractions will in­ dude cider-making demonstrations on the water-powered press, the cooper and Macksmith shops, the main floor museum and gift shop being open. food, cider, doughnuts and apple dumplings, and a color lour. Gate fees are $3 for adults aad SI for students. All fees are put back into restoration and upkeep of the historic. 1864 null Bowens Mills will be host for a kids' party from II a.m. to I p.m. Saturday, Oct. 29. featuring games aad a costume contest with prizes. Youth groups such M Sunday School clasaes. Cub Scouts. Boy Scouts aad Girl Scouts will be Ten members of the Barry County Futuring Committee recently toured lhe new Grahl Academic Center in Coldwater, the campus of Kellogg Community College in Battle Creek, and the Regional Manufacturing Technological Center at Fort Custer. President Paul Ohm of Kellogg Community College conducted the tours, with assistance from Gary Lemke, dean of continuing education The purpose of each al I-day expedition was to acquaint the Futunng Committee with the ways in which satellite operations of KCC can serve nearby communities A study is now under way to determine the feasibility of establishing an advanced learning center in or near Hastings. The facility in Coldwater, which opened in September, is already serving 825 students with 16 day and 45 night classes With unanimous support of the Branch County Commission, bonding by lhe County Building Authority, support of local businesses and a of all the school's furnishings by the Grahl Manufacturing Co., the academic center was designed and built in less than six months Instruction is provided by KCC faculty, and Mark B O'Connell is the resi­ dent administrator The potential for a similar Academic Center in or near Hastings is indicated by the fact that nearly nine percent of KCC's student body already comes from Barry County. In the ne*r future. Dr Ohm said, such facilities will use interactive media and fiber optic cable to make possible lop instruction in many subjects It should be possible to com­ plete the first two years of a college education right within the community To better understand the availability of training in skilled trades and technical sub­ jects. the futuring group also visited the Regional Manufacturing Technological Crater at Ft. Custer This facility, administered by Kellogg Community College, is a complex for learn­ ing and improving skills vital in mant raclur- Gallup Staff Wnur The Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee has asked lhe Ba.iv County Board of Comndaaioocn to hue a reputable, reliable consultant to amend the solid waste plan to make it "current and accurate " So far, the only answer to the Solid Waste Committee has been a request by cormnisaioners for more infer mation. The solid waste plan for Barry County has been the subject of much discussion and dissension An amendment, still pending, would change lhe nl^i and allow solid waste from 12 t-itmiimg'rnnhtirr to oring their waste to Hastings Sani'sry Service In the letter lo the Commissioners, signed by V. Harry Adrounie. chairman of lhe Solid Waste Cor amttee. it was reported that there are questions about the basis of design that was used in the original analysis. Matiwmancal errors in lhe calculations Included in the plan have been discovered, and some of the commitments included in the plan have expired, such as an agreement with Kent County allowing up to 110 tons at Barry County i solid waste to be disponed by Kiwanis seHng holiday wreaths The Hastings Kiwanis Club is taking orders for fresh, hand-made holiday wreaths Proceeds from the sales will be used to help fund ail Kiwanis programs, which are geared to benefiting children. They include the YMCA. 4-H and child imOrders must be placed by Nov. 11. Call project chairman Mike MacLeod at 948-3170. Fiona Bundy at 945-3426 or any other member of Kiwanis. of In Kent. The Inland Lakes Garden Chib Quilt Show will be held Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at die Delton Kellogg Middle School gym. The event, prr^eeds of which will go to the building fond for the new Delton District Library buildup, will include raffle drawings for two quilts, a silent auction and exhibits The exterior design plan for the new library building on M-43 has been ap­ proved. Library officials report that about $160,000 has been raised by con­ tributions and fuad-raners over the last several years. Cost of the new building has been estimated at $400,000 Plans call for the structure to have about 6.000 square feet with room for further expansion and it will be energy For more information about exhibiting at the show, call librarian Dorothy Tes­ ter at 623-8040 or come io the middle school gym from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. on the day of the show. The Hastings Public Library will sponsor a repeat of a pumpkin carving clinic in two teutons. at 10:30 and 11 a.m. Saturday. Kids will have a chance to carve or paint a jack-o-lantem face on a pumpkin to take home The library will provide all the tools, pumpkins, paint and site for the fun al 121 S. Church St. The pumpktru were grown especially for this library event by Glen Participants can pre-register by calling the library al 945-2463 Children ages <i and younger must bring an aduh along to help with the project. Those who plan to attend should bring appropriate clothing because pumpkin carving has been known to be messy wort. Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. ing and maintenance. Of the more than 800 students. 80 percent are sponsored by industry, while 20 percent are personal applicants Individual instruc­ tion. geared lo each student's competence, leads to jobs, promotions, and. if desired, to a Journeymen's card in particular trade unions. All instructors have extensive experience in the fields they teach and arc available four days a week, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., 11 mon­ ths a year. Ninety-two companies, including several from Hastings, participate in programs at the center. Increased use of this facility may be possi­ ble as Barry County develops its own Academic Center. A recent survey of the county's citizens is being analyzed to deter­ mine how such a center can best meet future educational needs. Solid Waste Committee asks for update of plan The oid mill is located in Yankee Spr­ ings Township, two miles north of the Yankee Springs Park entrance. For more informatioa, call 795-7530. Quit show to help Delton library Gelting ready for the Futuring Committee's tour are (from left) Emmett Herrington, Kellogg Community College President Paul Ohm, Kensinger Jones and Don Drummond. * The things mentioned in the letter are not meant to be an exhaustive study, it said, and. "a thorjugh review at the plan will bring more issues lo light." The problems with lhe plan arise because n is nve years oid. the letter stressed The Michigan Department at Natural Resources is reviewing and possibly altering the solid waste management system within the state, and that, along with court SCHOOLS continued from pa(e I dealing with "Inoculation of Students." • Accepted the personnel report, with Rose abstaining. The report contained several appotatmentt and transfers of personnel for the B4s program, teacher aides, winter sports couches, and the separation of employment of a security guard at the high school. • Gave "final" approval for several school study trips, and approved "in principle" sev­ eral more. Schoessel pointed out that none of the trips use taxpayer money, and funds covering ail expenses for lhe trips arc raised by the students. All votes were unanimous, with the ex­ ception of Rose's abstention on the person­ nel report The next meeting of the board is set for 7:30 p.m. Monday. Nov. 21. in the all-pur­ pose room of Central Elementary School. decisions and new federal legislation, may also affect the plan. l he plan was made using data L nm 1988. but with waste generation rates, population Waste Report" said that the DNR fats delayed the dale for solid waste plan updates until June of 1996. and commitlee members feel that the plan covering Barry County trends and other factors always subject to change. The original plan was intended lo be undergo revisions, allowing the changes to be addressed as they came up. the letter said. Environmental constraints, economic considerations, governmental regulations and many ocher concerns alter the ways in which solid waste is addressed, and a comprehensive update of the plan is needed, the letter said. Information from the magazine "Michigan should be reviewed before then. Orvin Moore, chairman of the Board of Commissioners. said he would like estimates of the cost of such a project, bow much s consultant would cost, and the solid waste committee's 'plan of attack " "If you could give lhe Board of Commlsaioners some Idea as to the smount of time end money II would lake to accomplish smendtng the plan. It will help us plan for the upcoming ye*r." Moore replied to the committee. TRIAL, continued from page I to look into the matter, he said. Mutch said 1-angford also did not contact Mitchell nor Gate, about the fencing, but did submit a report about the matter to Mutch. Mutch then had an associate look through receipts at the animal shelter to find the one that was given to the man who had donated the fencing, but none could be found, be said. Mutch then passed this information on to Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, with the knowledge of Orvin Moore, chairman of the County Board of Commissioners Detective Sgt. George Howell, of the Barry County Sheriffs Department, told the court Tuesday that he was asked by Crowley to look into the fencing matter in December 1993. He went to Mitchell's home, he said and told her he warned to pick up the fencing, be said. She told Howell where the fencing was located on her property, and he went and located it. he said The fencing was not assembled and it was laying on lhe ground under several inches of snow, he said. When tu? tried to lift it up. he found that at least one summer's worth of long weeds had grown up and wrapped around the fence, he said. The fence was then recovered. Howell said. Julie Mitchell testified Wednesday at the decision to lake the donated fencing to her home was routine and not a "big deal." The fencing could not be used at the shelter. Mitchell said, and there was no room for lhe pen at the animal shelter because all the space was being taken up by supplies and previously donated items. She said lhe fencing could not be left outside, either, because the county and city were in a conn tel over some equipmesM the city had lying outdoors on property near the animal shelter that the shelter staff wanted cleaned up. Mitchell. Gales and Roncbertl an talked and decided to lake the fencing to MUcheirs home for storage, she said. Mitchell said that because of the storage problem, shelter property often wss stored at enptoyees' homes and sometimes al non­ employees* rrsidrnces. She said she was not happy about the idea of the donated fencing going to her home, but there scented to be no better alternative. The fencing was stored in a Held behind her home aod never put up, she said. If she had meant to steal it. she would have hkMen it in one of her out buildings or something, she said. Mitchell said the fence could not be used for her dog. as the prosecution alleges, because II would not be able to contain her dog. He ia able to climb fences as high as eight feet tall, and lhe donated fencing stands only six feet tall, she said. After Mitchell waa dismissed from the shelter by lhe county board, she was asked nc. lo go back lo the shelter, she said. She sted she did nos feel it was her responsibility to bring the fencing back to the shelter and so she forgot about it. When Howell came to pick the fence up. he found it in the same iocaion it had been dropped off al nearly two years before. Mitchell said. Gates also said he. Mitchell and Ronchetti were in on the decision to take the fencing to Mitchell's home. He also said the reason for this was because there was a chonic shortage of storage space at the shelter. They picked Mitchel' s home rather than one of their own. be said, because Mitchell had a large yard and lived closer to lhe home of the donor. Gales agreed that storing shelter property at employees' homes was a custom al the shelter. He. Mitchell and Ronchetti all bad shelter property stored st their homes at one time or another, he said. He said there is no receipt sysiem for property donations to the shelter, so he wrote a receipt to the donor on a sheet of letterhead paper. He said a copy of that should have made iu way into the shelter’s Illes. Gues and Mitchell both have claimed previously that lhe charges against them are "politically motivated" Dwyer, said the warrants charging Gases and Mncbell were issued soon after Gates announced publicly that he would he suing lhe county over the circumstances of his Tiring as county planning and zoning director in May. Gates had served as the shelter's director for two years, without additional compensation. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20. 1994 — Page 3 ‘Regulars' featured in township association candidates' forum by DavW T. Yonn* Edilvr 'the regulars" showed up again Tuesday nigh! in what may have been the Iasi public carvlidalei forum in Barry County for this political season The forum, sponsored by the Barry Cmmiy chapter of the Michigan Townships Association, was attended by Republican Stale Senator Joanne lunmons and lhe two major party candidates for 87ih District Stale Representative. Democrat Robert Edvards and Republican Terry Geiger AU three have been at nearly every public event for candidates In Barry County dunng this fall s campaign Also present were candidates for the Barry County Board of Commissioners Linda Watson In District No. I. Sandy James in the Third District. James Bailey in the Fourth Dinner, law Newman in the Sixth Dinner md Emmen llemngwn in lhe Seventh. All are Republicans and only Newman among lhe group has any opposition oo the Nov. 8 general election balk* None of the cwuMaies went head to head in debate, but Geiger and Edwardt made statements comecutively Geiger told lhe audience that several things that happened to him on the campaign trail recently "confirmed (he strength of what we (the Republican Party m Michigan) are doing." He said be met with farmers, who thank Gov. John Engler for the property tax cut. However, be noted that they told him they fear restrictions on pesticide use and resi­ dential growth that is encroaching on farm land He said that business he met with recently aho thank Engler for lhe property tax cut so they can hire more people. But Geiger said they told him it s difficult to find people to wort. He met with members of the United Auto Workers who said they like Engler and his property tax cut and reduction in pension taxes Geiger added that they told him to "put us in touch with our union leaden." Geiger said he believes Ms experience as a businessman, as a father and a township of­ ficial (be has been a trustee on the Woodland Township Board for the last two years) win serve him well in Lansing He said that with the property tax cut and Proposal A from last March, there will need io be some fine tuning when the Legislature meets in January "We will have to address some things to make this program work at the township level." he said When x-ked how be stands oo the four statewide bailor proposals, be said be op poses calling another ccnstmmonal conven­ tion. but supports the othra three proposals — to prohibit C7*]b irom convicts who plead guilty, for Michigan s parks and for 87th District State Representative candidates Terry Geiger (left) and Robert Edwards (nght) relax as Ken Radant of WBCH turns oh the tape at the conclusion of the forum. auto insurance reform that will provide a rate rollback for at least six months in exchange for capping benefits. Edwards told the group, "I entered this race because of my heart, my concern about what may happen." He acknowledged that lYoposal A passed handily last March because people wanted to have proper y tax relief, but he said he is concerned about funding for education in the future and he is concerned about its impact on local government Edwards said he has talked with area school superintendents, who have told him about their fears that people "out of a des­ peration to get a tax break didn't realize the ramifications (of Proposal A). "We need a strong voice in Lansing," he told the gathering of township officials, "or we stand to lose. "Who do you think will be lhe supporter of local government in Lansing," he asked, then pointed out that he was largely respixisiblc for making township offices four-year terms when he worked as a legislative affairs officer Edwards said he also is concerned about lhe economy, though times are good right now. He said he would like to climinrje the single business tax and continue to reform workers' compensation. He railed against "continued centralizing and privatizing of our services in Michigan." which he said leads to regi waltzing Edwards noted that be has received the endorsement from the Michigan Townships Association, and he thanked local officials for helping make that happen On the four ballot proposals, he essentially lad the same views as Geiger, opposing the constitutional convention, but supporting the other three. He said, however, .hat he his some concerns about the auto insurance proposal. Emmons, who just finished her first term as senator from the 35th Distnct. said she is proud of what has been accomplished in the last four years. She noted a couple of issues of special in­ terest to township officials, the real estate transfer tax and collecting summer and win­ ter taxes. "We are being pressured to do something about enhancement of road money," she said. "I'm convinced that somewhere there has to be money for secondary roads. It's the one system of roads that has been ne­ glected .* When asked about reduced state revenue sharing funds from the slate. Emmons said that more should be added to the revenue sharing pot. "Your needs haven't gone down." she said, "we should have funded you the full amount." When asked about getting funding for the court system, she said. "Those four counties in southeast Michigan have got half the leg­ islature. and now they're teaming with Grand Rapids and saying to heck with you out in the boonies ." When asked about providing public money for private schools, she noted that she voted for the PsrnrhiMfl bill in 1978, but she feels aomewhat differendy today. ”1 sec the intrusiveness of government," she said. "Any time they give you money, they can control you.* County wants railroad right-of-way returned The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers voted last week to have the County Prosecutor's Office pursue the return of land lo the county that had previously been deeded to Renn Central Railroad. The land cuts through the "old county farm" property, by Thornapple Manor in Section 27 of Hastings Charter Township, said Commissioner Mark Doster fa IMO. lhe county deeded the property to the railrood for the purpose of constructing a railroad through the county. That deed in­ cluded a reverter rlaine which would return the property to the county if it was no longer used as a railroad. Since the county has continuously owned the property on both sides of the railroad right-of-way and the railroad is no longer in operation, Doster said lhe county may have a legal claim to taking the strip of land back. "...There is a Michigan law that dissolves reversions after 25 years, however, there's an exception to that if you were the anginal grantee and have been in continuous owner­ ship which we believe that we have and we think we have a claim to that and we'd like io pursue that." Doster said. In other business: • Several nominations and appointments were made by comnsssionen Attorney James Fisher and I^ny Raffier, a union representative from Hastings Manu­ facturing. were re-appointed to the County Compensation Commission, which sets the salaries of county elected officials. Fred Swinkunas was appointed to the County Solid Waste Oversight Committee His term ends in October, 1996. Four people were nominated to the three open positions on the County Construction Board of Appeals. They are Russell Dykstra. Brad Carpenter. John Coboon and Colin Cruttenden. Commissioner Lew Newman said be preferred waiting until the board's Oct. 25 meeting to finalize appointments and hopefully have "more county representa­ tion." • Newman reported that 12 "nice" rental housing units are being built on Marsh Road in Orangeville She said the only way the question could be decided is by a petition drive to put ii on it. Mot statewide. Emmons also opposes lhe call for a constitutional convention. But she supports the other three statewide ballot proposals About the auto insurance proposal she said. "It may not be perfect, but what we're doing with auto insurance is nuts... The catastrophic claims fund has been a disaster It's a very expensive part of our auto insur­ ance. The candidates for County Board scats made brief comments: • Linda Watson — "The landfill (expansion) issue is most important, but that's going to take state and federal help." On the animal shelter, she said. "We have a lot of different things to consider." • Sandy James — On the landfill: "I be­ lieve the control should be at the local level, not at the state and certainly not at the fed­ eral level." She said night-time police road patrol in rural areas is needed. She said the same number of officers are handling an increasing number of people who are incarcerated. • Jim Baney — He said he's tNceo a lot of time to familiarize himself with county gov­ ernment since winning the primary in Au­ gust. On the landfill: "No. we didn't need ex­ pansion. We don't want to leave our children a legacy of a mountain of trash from 12 counties. We don't even want a mountain of trash just from Barry County." Both Bailey and James urged people to at­ tend a meeting dealing with the county's landfill host agreement at 7 p m. Tuesday at NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner the I xason-Sharpe Hall in Hastings. • lew Newman — "Two years ago I ran on the mam theme of honest government and being sensitive lo the needs of the people. I believe in it more strongly now than I did two years ago." He said the shelter this week r as voted a rubber-based mcmbiane lo go over its roof to stop leakage. Saying he's always been opposed to a new shelter, he said. "It's not really a shelter. We lake them (the animals) in and try lo adopt them out. but those who aren't adopted arc put to sleep. "The only way we can get rid of the prob­ lems is to get rid of the politics." He added that it's a waste of taxpayers money to have three lawyers, a judge and six jurors this week handle a case of two former county employees charged with stealing some fencing donated to the animal shelter. • Emmett Herringion — "I don't want to be negative about current county officials, they're locked into an antiquated system of government." He said. "We need an experienced and qualified county manager to run its day-today affaire.” When it was mentioned that Barry County already has a coordinator (Judy Peterson), he said. "A coordinator is responsible for only pan of county administration.. We, at lhe County Board level are not qualified to be administrators.” He said the U.S. has a time-honored tradi­ tion of having legislative, executive and ju­ dicial branches of government and he sees no reason why Barry County should be any different. CARS AUCTIONED NATIONWIDE! Military surplus, IRS, Sheriff, and DrugSeized Vehicles, Etc. Bargains at $100, $200, and $300. Late Models. Call Toll Free! Cill ro_.Sutacrib« 948-8051 CITY of HASTINGS WILL HIRE ADMIHISTRATIVE ASSISTAHT / SECRETARY TO CITY MAHAQER Notification of position opening Immediately for full-time Administrative Asslstant/Secretary to the City Maneger MSMAM1 •UAUMOATKXtS FOB SMMOYMKNT Knowledge end demonstrated skills In, secretarial scisnce, human resour­ ces, computer science end modem office procedures and practices. Thorough knowledge and experience related to municipal operations helpful. Sk! I with various computer equipment end sppllcations. Will assist in open ting a computer network for City departments including troubleshooting and • -pgrading software SHIls in human relations in greeting the public and responding to inquiries over the telephone end In person. Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and fellow employees and work closely with the local press and other media. Must have the skill to work Independently, to plan, organize, set priorities, and complete s job under pressure in a timely manner. BCttUIBSD TRAINING AND EXKBIENCE Required training: high school education, Including courses In government, math, speech, English, business writing, business accounting, and computer science Five years related experience of performing progressively more responsible and difficult work including secretarial work. Experience preferably in government. College training In pertinent area may be substituted tor practice experience. Anyone interested should submit a resume and cover letter along with salary history to the City Manager, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan 49058 Resumes will be accepted until 1030 AM , Friday, November 4,1994 A full job description Is available from the City Clerk's office. (272) The City of Hastings Is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. David H. Tripp is pleased to announce David A. Kuzava has joined him in the practice of law. All are invited to attend an BEAITIFUL, Ql’ALITY Bl’ILT HOME HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER YOUR FAMILY OPEN HOUSE to welcome David A. Kuzava cmcrcd >ard Features extra large 2 stall garage I 5 hath* aa»n floor famih room with fireplace finished basement main floor laundry deck off famih room and much more MwU to appreciate. Priced at SI 17,000 510 Meadow Lane. Hastings 945-3307 for appointment with owner Wednesday, October 26, 1994 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at 206 South Broadway, Hastings �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20. 1994 —-________ - County should get out of the animal business Letters " 7b The Editor: ------------- We must stop hunger, a cause of violence To The Editor: Causes of Hunger: Hunger I995." an an­ nual report jum released by Bread for the World Institute. shows that violence and other social ills are inextricably linked with hunger The report urges us to see that breaking this cycle involves a fresh emphasis on communi­ ty. national and international, as well as fami­ ly values. The report suggests that to curtail violence, we have to deal with the issues of hungry and poor persons in Hastings. Barry County. Los Angeles. Rwanda. Bosnia and Ham Poverty and hunger are breeding grounds for violence Statistics show that the incidence of homicide is much higher in low-income communities than in middle class neighborhoods Poor persons who live m the maht of an affluent society, but cannot regularly obtain the bask, necessities of life, sometimes come to see violence, crime and drugs as their only means of surviving Thn does not imply that simply feeding people ends the problems Nor does it con done any forms of anti-social, criminal behavior. The report, however, does help to illustrate the close connections between the absence of life’s necessities and a vision for some kind of hope apart from criminal activity The 1992 rio*s in Los Angeles helped to illustrate the violence that errupts when the quality of life has disintegrated and thousands of persons are left without much in the way of jobs, educa­ tion. health, security, respect or hope World Food Day. Oct 16. was a day established some time ago by the United Na lions to raise public awareness of hunger and poverty issues. Centered around that day. I urge all your readers to write letters to state legislators and U.S Congress persons and senators in support of their voting favorably on issues that help narrow the hunger gap Ask them to make this issue a political priority Michael Anton Pastor. Grace Lutheran Church Hastings Prevention needed for youth crimes 7b The Editor: Beware, youthful and older citizens of Hastings, as r*. was shown in the Hastings Ban­ ner on Sept. 13 about the young people posing a threat to the city and county by loitering after hours on the streets The paper staled that it was making the mer­ chants nervous, the fact that youth crime has been rising tn the bigger cities like Battle Creek and Grand Rapate. It appears to me that the city officials and civic leaders should be doing something lo prevent the possibilities of all crimes. The old hotel that lhe city has just had destroyed could have been remodeled for a small amount of dollars and maybe turned into a recreation center for the local youths of the city. It should have been turned into a manag­ ed place with pool tables, ping pong tables and a basketball arena Then the kids with nothing to do al night could entertain .hemselves and maybe not get into trouble You young kids should ask your moms and dads to try and influence lhe city officials to maybe help you on a project of this sort Otherwise you might be in prison with a lot of other Barry County citizens The Barry County Jail and the million dollar plus judicial building that was just built is just waiting for you young people T.A. Alexander Delton Gov. Engler plans Tight to work’ bid 7b The Editor: I am wondering just how many people are □ware of the well-kept secret of Gov John Engler I was not aware of what he has plann­ ed lo do until my husband came home from a umon meeting and told me that after the elec mm. Gov Engler plans to introduce a bill in the Stale Legislature to make Michigan a right to work” state. I must say 1 wa> rather shocked to hear this To confirm Ibis. I have a bnxher who ts a college prolessor, he said it is one of the best kept secrets of Lagler I am w ruing tbr. idler io Id John Q. Public know what will happen after the election, to Id them know they have a choice » make Their chmc- will be having Michigan as a . ighi to work stale or having higher taxes and 'Write higher spending by lhe Democrats Should Michigan become a right to work state. H won t help unions al all Should there be a union shop, those in the shop who don’t want io pay union dues will have that right but they will get the same benefits as lhe union people. What are your thoughts on that ’ I know that Democratic challenger Howard Wolpe does not have a very good track record from when he was in Congress in *- Washington The voting public wifi need to decide which one they want and vole the.r conscience. Should anyone not know of this, please kt anyone you know of what may happen should Gov. Engkr be re-elected. Mary Brimmer Hastings ,4 .detten... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory win not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Sine* 1856 PutAshad by. Mascfa<i Bmmt. Im. A Dwwcn ot j-Ad Qraphcs Inc 1XS2N froadaay Haoanga. M: 4905AOA02 (018) 845-0864 Mehrtn J*cob» PraMtom John Jacoba VcoPrawdart mmn Jacoba Fiwbartc Jac aba ' acratary Tranaur* • MEWSROCH • David Tvtwg ■Edto'E lane Gfoart daaaunr E<nor; Ncfc Hoftman QwbaraGal Jean GaNup foreeaFnti Sharon kMer TL SteriretJertor Margaret Foafor • ADVgmsmG DEPARTMENT • CsuM aba accaptad Monday trough RUaylam to5J0pja.SaMdaySaia-Mxxi Scot! Ommen Dense Howel Jerry Johnson °tiyfca Boaters Subscnprien Rates: $13 par year at Barry Courty $15 per year n adpnng counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: PO taB Hasangs. Mi 49058-0602 Second Class Postage P»d at Hastings. Ml 49058 CJSPS 717-830) Just a few observations and questions, then one possible volution to the most covered and longest running story in Barry County — the animal shelter Why o' they need $300.0(1) for a shelter? Because they want the very top of the line, finest facility in the slate. Do they need it? No. For one-fourth that you could have a very nice facility, and for even les*, than that, the present facility could be brought up to standard. Next, this week a trial starts involving former shelter employees. We all know all about that The question is. has anything at the shelter changed? Hardly — Every other week officers get a 4-day weekend. — Jail help docs most of the work (cleanup, etc.) while a full-time employee puts a stereo system in a car! — Some employees watch soap operas dur­ ing business hours! — At lhe recent Orbit Room fund-raiser, someone knight some items, found out they over spent and the following week got their money back. It was a close relative of an employee. I believe! Who is covering this up? — Sometimes a kennel worker can perform the duties of an officer. Is it any wonder (hat there is very little respect or support for the animal shelter*? Could it be that when lhe Commissioners cleaned house down there (hey didn’t go far enough.’ Is this whole mess down there why several Commissioners were not re-elected? Maybe the new ones will. I certainly hope so. One more question: does the shelter need a director, two officers, a kennel worker, a Manning not a ‘no show’ 7b The Editor: With al) due respect. I was not a "no­ show” at the Barry-Eaton Board of Realtors forum, which took place Oct. 6. I was i.jver invited to the forum and was unaware of it. Had I been invited. I would have made every effort to have attended It appears I missed an interesting forum, especially with the Natural Law Party candidates present. Also, please note that I served on the Mon­ labella Community Schools Board of Educa­ tion from 1990 to 1994 Thanks, Scon E. Manning Father and son*’ help appreciated 7b The Editor: While I was vacationing in Hastings, to visit old fnends and enjoy the fall season. I ex­ perienced car trouble. I’m writing this letter to express my ap­ preciation for the Mhaact given to me by Dick Defaming ancHm son, Rob, who took time from their busy work day lo help a stranger. Through their efforts 1 was able to continue with my journey to renew old friendships and enjoy the beauty of the area. A former resident. Valery Allen Yankton. S.D. Who gets a kick from bashing mailboxes? 7b The Editor: I wonder what there is about smashing mailboxes? It must be a lot of fan for some My mailbox has a history. My grand­ daughter painted it and gave it to us for Christmas close to 20 years ago. We put it on a special post and enjoyed the painting. The first year, about this time, someone hashed it. We straightened it out and over lhe years it has been hit several more times, but it’s a tough old box and we straightened it out again and again. Last Friday night at midnight they did it again They had to hit it real hard and I heard them do it. I saw them drive away Where were yoir kids last Friday night at midnight? Were they one mile south of Pifer Road on Gurd Road9 Eldora Carpenter Barry Township ' ' Letters secretary, plus jail help and volunteers from the Humane Society? This letter just scratches the surface. The public is being scammed. There has never been any promise in any way of a new shelter. So why all the fund-raisers? What will this money ever get used for? At the rate the fund-raisers are going, it would take 20 years to get enough to build a new shelter. Maybe the county should get out of the animal business and turn lhe whole thing over to inc Humane Society The shelter could go back to selling animals for research. This is not all bad. Many thousands of peo­ ple owe their very lives to procedures and cures made possible only by this type of research. And. after all. in this day and age we mutilate unborn babies and are very quick­ ly heading toward euthanizing sick or elderly people. So is animal research so awful? Sumner L. Dorsey Freeport Let’s return government to the people 7b The Editor: Make sure you vote. I’m hoping for a return of government to the people and it stays that way. Reduction of property taxes can mean a lot of eldc.iy can remain al home and not be tax­ ed out of their homes. Everyone benefitted. I can’t imagine anyone believing that Wolpe will make Michigan better. This is a vote for future not spite your face. Unemployment is the lowest in years in Michigan. Teachers with living costs are the best paid in the na­ tion Charter schools are an asset. The Michigan Education Association spent $800,000 on Lairy Owen in the primary in August, and millions to oppose Engler's school tax reform. How much more for Wolpe? Those dues would do a lot now for teachers in their own pockets. Did all you teachers just give up $90 for extra fund for vote even if you didn't believe in who they National Education Association President Keith Geiger's address to convention spoke against the right, private schools, home schooling, bigotry, esc He praised Mandells, Jackson. Chavez, outcome-based education and the Brady Bill. That is a great boiler­ maker. Best thing for all parents to do: check your schools, check your kids. This dumbing down on learning has to stop. If the teach. ~s have never learned it. they can't leach it. Is there a reason for fewer men teachers now. than a few years back? In my book. Pennock Hospital has gone over the edge. Their expansion could have been built down where the condos are. $900 a month for them at least and what they rack you for anything al the hospital, that doesn't make a community endearment, but a ripoff. There will be a charge for the parking lot. Next will be 5th Ward. Direct your com­ ments to the Hospital Board and Directors. Jim Peurach's Historic District won't be loo burdensome, as he says in the Banner Oct. 6. Thai's just like government saying "We are here to help you." The money estimated that it would take lo build an animal shelter is a mystery to me. Four $80,000 homes or more. Can’t we get responsible and prudent people to run anything9 Spend, spend and spend! Cameron McIntyre's letters lu the editor will be missed. He cared. Your air quality zealots. Sierra Club and backers of Bruce Babbit, are going to have the government own and manage all land, potholes, etc. If you haven't paid attention, next smoke to go will be from your back yard cookout. Two hundred years ago. Arthur Young wrote "Property turns sand to gold." Now we are reversing that by the Clinton Ad­ ministration with a land grab. Donald Johnson Middleville Know Your LegltUtont si Donald Rlogla, Democrat, los'^rksen^lnate Office Burtdmg. Washington DC,20510, phono (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Av*. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2592 Brad Miler, region*! representative. i Cart Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Bu Hing. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tc rmeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaieer, district representative. 42 W. 10th St. Holland. Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, RapOtiican, 3rd District. (Irving, Cariton. Woodhnd, Rutbnd, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Townsltip), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 2C515 phono (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166. Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 71h District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washngton D.C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0066. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lensing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. Stale Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (al of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20, 1994 — Page 5 Government discourages business expansion FINANCIAL The world of municipal bonds Municipal bonds are issued by states, counties, cities and villages to raise funds for building and maintaining public facilities such as highways, bridges and airports cornmiMions or school districts, for probuilding new high schools. Because the projects financed by these investors don't pay federal taxes on any in­ come they earn from the bonds. However. typically pay a lower rate of interest than taxable bonds of comparable quality and municipal bonds may exceed that of similar taxable bonds The underwriter helps the issuing authority prepare the bonds for sale. Its associates prepare the official statement needed to market the bonds, and they price In most cases, the underwater simply buys the entire bond issue, less expenses and charges, from the issuing authority It can then sell the entire bond issue itself, or it can form what is called a syndicate by in- broker-dealer, to commit to a portion of the bond issue These firm, or dealer, then can sell die bonds directly to inveuon or have other broker-dealers sell the bond. This market, in which issues are offered to in­ ventor. for lhe firU lime, is called lhe primary market. Once the entire issue has been sold, the decides to sell one through the secondary market. The underwriter and panicisting When fund, are needed for a public pro­ of an inveaonenl banking firm. Thia firm market in the bonds by buying or selling them at publicly quoted prices. This price is already discovered the benefits of municipal bonds, and many experts believe Ultimately, good jobs come from in­ dividuals' ability and willingness to profitably produce a quality product at a competitive price in the world market. The government can't create real jobs, but it can discourage business and job growth by increasing cost and reducing the profit that provides the in­ centive to develop and build a business Make no mistake, business profit is the driving force for more and better jobs Government discourages economic growth through expensive regulation Last year alone, the government printed nearly 70.000 pages of regulations in the federal register, in­ creasing costs to American businesses, their workers, and consumers. In 1978. govern­ ment regulation cost $63 billion Now. just 16 yean late, regulations and mandates impose a $600 billion cost on American business. This has resulted not only in less business expan­ sion. but also curtailed business creation, a critical fact that is often overlooked. If we want business and job expansion, we’ve got to attract capital investment from Nxh American and foreign investors. We now live in a global economy where physical and intellectual capital can he in­ vested in other countries, enjoying legal pro­ tection and safe opportunities for growth and profit America used to have a near-monopoly on safe and profitable investment oppor tumties, but now we must compete for that in­ vestment. Policies that discourage savings and capital formation in this country must be changed if we hope to have a strong economy the United Stale. Cotnpelitiveneu and good paying job. come from the availability of money from uving. and the opportunity lo profit for thoK individual, and buai <ue. who make investment, in machinery, equip­ ment. and facilities. Some of the cause, of slower economic growth in the U.S. have been our low rale, of uvingr. new invewnenl per worker, and pro­ ducts ity growth Compared lo lhe other G-7 countries, lhe United Stale, is last. or next to last, in each category over the last two Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH of all money borrowed in the U.S. last year was borrowed by government — 42% al the federal level and 10% al the state level. The government’s demand for money, over and above revenues, has pushed up interest rates This irresponsible overspending and resulting higher interest rates discourage additional capital investment. From 1973-1993. U.S. in­ vestment growth in plants and equipment has been only half that of Japan and Canada. One reason is that <xher indusiralized countries arc much more business friendly and have tax policies that stimulate capital investment hecauve of lhe resulting economic and job expnnsion. There is a direct relationship between invewnent per worker and lhe resulting produc­ tivity and wages that a worker can make. And yet here we arc. lhe greatest country on earth, losing our competitive advantage because of laws that discourage saving, and capital for­ mation. and ultimately hurt productivity. The current Administration and the U S. Con­ gees. tn their short-sighted effort to please voter., are discouraging business expansion Write us a, Bowens Mills to have music The Hating* BANNER welcomes During the Cider Time fun at Historic Bowens Mills this weekend, different enterlainers will perform each day from 1 to 4 p.m. On Saturday. Jerry Bal) and Frineds will sing He has an original song called 'Since I started chewing tobacco I'm a spitting image of myself." Dedo and Jeff will be featured on Sunday, along with Hosea Humphrey and Herb Roberts. sdto- ** a mean* of expressing an opinion or* point of viawon subjects ct currant general wnBVWh. wno ws 10. LetWitothe Edtor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrtngs, Ml 49058 Hastings^ Kiwanis Club presents a... Send someone a WORLD THKVEL SERIES Ph. Ma-aosi to inveal in municipal bonds, make sure you STOCKS * an from th* last Tuesday. Reported changes are from th* prev­ ious week. ATAT 53*/. -•/. Clark Equipment e7»/< CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar 221/. 50*/. + 'fc ♦ V. -’/. Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler 76 5^< 10*/. —Vh 25*/. 28*/. 74’/. 511. ♦ "Aa —1*fc 4 2*/. 53’/. 16’/. 57"/. 28V. 47V. irz. Southeast Mich. Gas 16’/. Spartan Motors 33’/. Upjohn GoM tssoas Silver 5.42 Dow Jones 3917.54 280,000,000 Volume + i'fc —'/. —'h General Motors Great Lakes Bar. -Orp Hasting* Mtg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonag's America's low percentage of savings is compounded by government borrowing. 52* When You Consider Your Financial Future, Consider Our million others an IDS financial Do you want to rented a county commissioner who is on record that he is in favor of hauling trash into Beautiful Barry County? I Think Not! Narrated by... Rick Howard In Person “South Pacific” Color Motion Pictures Narrated in Person’ Friday, Oct. 21*7 PM Hasting* Central School Auditorium Travel Sena Show Enjoy the mauic of... +'h John J* Loftus —’/. 4104 Johraon Rd . MiOaieville. Ml 49333 Don Reid at the Organ (AOWTS) IMMOOS) -.09 4- 40.71 Gemstone Spectacular i GIRL. Savannah Pugc. bore ■ Pennock Hoapnal to lack* Carroll. Naahvilte, oo Sept 28 aa 3:10 a.m . weighing 7 ft* .6Vi ore. awl 20 inches long BOV, With great joy we wuh to announce the birth at our grandwn. Tilyr Damton. bora Aug. 31. I«M al Pennock Hoapnal Tilyr wetghed 8 It* . 3 oa and waa 22 U ineix* long. He ia welcomed by has mother Angela Gerber, grandparent. Bob and ludy Garber and great-grandparent. Merle and Marjory Garber, all of NaahviUe BOV. Anthony Levi. bora al Peanock Hoapual on Oct 6 at 3:10 pm to Rhonda Vatonki and Joey Gloetxner. Hasting.. H> «| 6 »* . 3M ox. and l»H incite. •«* &REMOUNT CLINIC Q. When does the value of your gemstone soar? A. October 28th, when you visit our Remount Clinic. "Remount Clinic"? Just a term for giv­ ing your precious stones new wings, because when we set your gemstones in a new mounting, their beauty and value take flight. pax October 28,9 a.a. to 8 p.m DON'T MISS ... A Rainbow of Colors, Gemstones from all over the world! Hundreds & hundreds of stones to choose from! Alexandrite from Brazil Cornflower Blue Sapphire from Ceylon Morganite from Brazil Watermelon Tourmaline from Brazil Peridot from Arizona Blue Zircon from Cambodia Aquamarine ★ Tanzanite ★ lolite Friday, October 28 An expert will be in our store with over 500 of his newest creations. 122 W. State St., Hastings Hours: Monday-Saturday 9:00-5:30; Friday 'til 8:00 p.m. 945-2963 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20, 1994 Kay Frick REYNOLDSBURG. OHIO - Ray Prick. 73. Mr. Fridk waa a retired electrician for Jem Howard Electric HICKOstY CORNERS - Warren Donald Hallock. 66, of Hickory Corners passed away oo October 13, 1994 at his home He was born on October 30, 1927 in Hope Township Bany Coumy, the aon of John and Curtis Lawrence farm and orchards at the Brooklodge address. He loved io fish and bum. Had lived moat of bis lifetime la lhe Dehoa aad Cloverdale areas. Church in ReyaoMsbtirg one brother, Forrest Hallock a June 12 1990. Survivors are One darn. Bethel Peake of October IB. st IttJO u at ta Cotner Funeral Ohio, with Reverted Morgan Mrs George (Laura) Wibelda of Hastings, several nieces aad nephews Clrsvirte sarvirei wrre htldoe Wedreeday Miller Berry Community Hospice, envelopes avail- Puneral s were made by Williams in Delton. CLARKSVILLE - Maxell G Bennett, 78. of Clarksville passed sway Tuesday October 11, 1994 at his residence. He was born January 30. 1916 in Eaton County the too of Arthur and Flossie (Travis) Mr. Bennett attended Woodland Schools and married Carlotta Kelly io 1933 io Hasbngs. She preceded him in death in 1976. He married Juanita Myers in January 1977 and the preceded him in death oo April 24, 1992 He was employed al Bradford White Corpo­ ration for 30 yean retirini in 1977 Mr Betmett attended Kilpatrick United Brethren Church. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and Vernon and one sister; Gladys; two Surviving are three sons. Vai Bennett of Belding. Jmry Bennett of Lake Odessa. Max Bones of Midland; four daughters, Linda Riner ot Hastings. Joan Schrenk of Athens. Alabama, Nancy hfcBrian of Hastings, Nina Liken of Evansville. Indiana; three atepdaugbtcn. Mary Jo Swartout of Jackson. Cariene Konopka tn Jackson, Peggy Collins of Ohio; three brothers, Arthur Bennett of Hastings, ■OIK CATHOLIC several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday October Odessa. The Reverend George Speaa officiated and burial followed u Clarksville Cemetery. HASTINGS AREA rtKASANTVIEW FAMILY Helping Hands Hospice HASTINGS - Lena Vesta Golden Sutton, Hastings. She was bore on February 15.1902 in Hope Oct 2)-MO mJ 10*5 a.a. Holy TRORNAPPLK VALLKY (616) MS4592 Swtey Sdbooi 10 BAITINGS SKVKNTB-DAY P.O. Boa 63. HaMfags. Ml 49058 AArrcm Lynn Davis. 7 AAnoe Lyan was bore March 16 1994 ta son of Rebecca Davis aad Marti FtatgeraM in Grand Rapids, Middgan. He is survived by his parents Rebecca Davis as S Licensed meat of Corrections in Ionia and also was a a Certified CPR instructor. He helped with the family's maple syrup production and enjoyed woodworking, flying, and hunting Brian is survived by Ha children. Zachary Services were held Saturday October 13, 1994 at The Wren Funeral Home with ta meat followed at Hastings Township S.LD.’S Foundation. Hance, Brenda Hsueiaen and her Dovl.ag. Ml 49050 P.uor Wa* Wnri« <»IU 7M-M2I A* II LA the aon of Wayne ptember IL 1951. Brian attended Nashville Schools and graduated from Maple Valley High School in HAS 1 INGS - Communi y College in Sidney. Michigan aa a Registered Nurse. For ta last eight years he Dowling; one eater, \TI1M) SERVICES! WOODLAND - Brian Lee Pennock, age 43, of Woodland and fonnerty of Nashville, passed She attended the Hindes ScbooL Mrs Sunoo worked in ta Haafags area for 27 years, hang­ ing wallpaper, patntiiig and cleaning homes. She retired in 1967. She lived octa family firm in Hope Town­ ship until 1970, she lived in Otsego with her cousin Dan and spent winters in Florida for 20 and Marian Pennock of Nashville; brother Loraine (Charles) Curtiss of Lapeer aad Elaine (Joe) Manby of Battle Creek; several nieces and nephews Visitation will be Thursday 2:00 lo 400 sial 70) to 9.00 at The Maple Valley Chapel Gather Funeral Home, Nadtville. Funeral services will be held Friday, 1:00pm HASTINGS - Marion Virginia Stevens She waa born Febuasy 23,1907 in Hastings of Fnax aad Myrtle Witaoa. passed away in 1961, Ae lived in Detroit for 30 Zachary and Kaitlin Education fund. Mra. Stevens was a member of taF Emmannel Epiicopil Church, and FT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH, MIS Hastings formerly ■way Saturday October 15.1994atTeadercare Donald in 1967 aad a aimer Mary Ellen Kline in 1975. Surviving are two daughters, Vesta Lake of Mm 1000 pnstyiadrhftdiwi and He was employed by Fisher Body in Laaain(, he also famed, truck tkirer, other factory will be held on Thursday, Cooter MS-2561 far WOODCROVI a* fam He was bora October L 1911 taVtraoreviL le, the eon of Henery and Greet (Bale) Carey. MKTHKKN MS4II6. Punmal Service! will be held oc Friday. October 21, at 11:00 in M Grrtmch Pinrail She waa preceded in death by her Huband aad a daughter Virginia Stevens in May 1961. Funeral Servian will be held Pennock Hospital, Hastings. in death by his taotata. Joe and I Ha fr survived by HASTINGS - Nha L Smith. age kQ, ofHauingt paaaed sway Saturday October 5,1994 at Tendercare in Hartings. She was born December 1,1913 in Hastings. mmw WELCOME CORNERS IIN1TBB MITIOtlllT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. GRAND RAPIDS-Mrs. Nora Belle Kayser. Graveside Services will be Md Tuesday October 18, 1994, 3:00pm al The Freemre Ccaatry in Sunfield Township, Eason Coon- tended Hastings Schooix SbemaniedHowariLSi CM ot *30 Mvice over WRCHAM —4 FM. ,50-10 50 Seeder 1191. Mil. Kayser was a school teacher tor many yean. charity of ones' choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Hook of Hastings husband Howard on June 11, IMOaadaaon; Surviving are her children, Mildred and KENTWOOD - Tucker James Poiakovich. aad Verna Kayser of Stanwood, Beatrice aad M5-5365 Bonasd Hoorn of Cedar S Maxine Kayser aad Vmnor CALVARY TKMPL1 CHUHCH grandchildren and one great-great* Franork and Bob and Kay Poiakovich,; several HASTINGS FIRST UNITED St Paul Lutheran Church in Caledonia with Church. Kentwood with dr Reverend Father Leonard Sudlik celebrant. Interment followed ■MW U------ PUmb 623-2215 Baltimore Township, Bany County with the Home. of Blodgett NASHVILLE AREA FM-AMa 1050 Hospital. Arrangement were SUNDAYS (T. CTlri.! CATHOLIC made by DeVries 1100 AW M> Hi a Sr-tti Y< WEDNESDAYS: CHURCH NIGHT - OMkre'. The Church Prqr Is PbK lor by Ths Huntings Banner, ths Chufches Activities far Kida 6:45 p.i LAKE ODESSA - Susie I. 11, 1994 at Pennock Hospital She was born April 13,1903 in Wacousta the daughter of Joseph and Lena (Lutz) Classic. Mrs. Hansbarger attended Grand Ledge HATHNM BAVMM » LOAM, PA Normal aad taught three years al West Sebewa School and one year al Limerick School. ■Ml UM Womre Cirete 100 November 1980. They farmed ta the area until moving to Lake Odessa in 1971. Mrs. Hamburger waa a member of the MATNNIAL BANK 09 HASTMM 4 oo , a sufport groups cotm Aaw^mou. 1200 Noiw ■at MO, ■ TW>*>' Al Am» She was preceded in death by one brother Harold Classic. Surviving are one son. Roger (Marilyn) Hamburger of Grand Ledge; one daughter. eigts grandchildren. 21 great grandchildren; one sister Neva Root of Lake Odessa. Funeral services were heat Saturday October 15. 1994 al ta Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith McIver officiat­ ing. Burial followed al Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to lhe First Congregational Church or the American SILVER SPRING. MARYLAND - Celeste E (Sterner) McCallum, 93. passed away cm October 17,1994 in Silver Spring. Maryland. She waa born on September 21, 1901 in Dunkirk. Ohio She moved to Saginaw and graduated from Saginaw High School aad attended Grand Rapids Junior College. She married Gordon E McCallum in 1934 and they spent the majority of their lives in lhe Washington. D.C area. Mrs McCallum enjoyed volunteer work with the Red Cross. Church groups and ocher charitable organizations. She enjoyed playing the piano and bridge and collecting antiques. She was a member of the United Slates Health Service Officers' Wives Club, ML Vernon United Methodist Church of Washing­ ton, DC. and Interfaith Chapel of Leisure Wngld. a brother and her husband, Dr. Gordon in 1992. Graveside Services will be held on Sunday. October 23rd st 2:00 p.m. al East Hickory Centers Cemetery with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating Arrangements were made by Williams Funeral Home in Delton. HASTINGS - Rose A. O’Grady, 9a ofHast- 1994 ■ Thoraappie Masnr. She waa born in Carlin on July 20.1904. He daughter of Joseph aad Joaeptiiae (Maaopust) SrlrmenL 1979. She teamed Charles J O’Grady on April 21, 1921, he pemnil my on November 17.1913. active in ber Qwrch. She was s member of Sl Hisunp William (Sharon) Bradstreet of Kalamazoo; one son, Charles J. O'Grady of Hastings; six sisun. Marie Ostrom. Lillian Malover aad In addition lo her husband, ta was preceded Funeral Mass was held a Wednesday at St Rore of Lima Catholic Church with Fr her Charles Fischer officiating. Burial was ■ Ml Calvary Cemetery in Hastings. Rose Church. Arrangements were made by Girrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20, 1994 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS ...by Catherine Lucas By Joycr F. Wetnbnchl Guat Reporter Jacobs-Larabee plan to wed June 3 Fred and Pani Jacota of Hauinp are pleas erf lo announce die engagement of their daughter Came Suzanne lo Jason J Larabee Jason is the ion of Ron and Cheryl Larabee of Delton Carrie is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School and attended Fems Stale University She is currerulv employed by lhe Barry In lermediaie School Distort as a teacher assis lam fot die Pre-Primary Impaired (PPI) program Jaaon is a 1991 graduate of Ha -mgs High School and graduated from Michigan Slate Umversay He is currently employed al Silver Lake Country Club in Rockford. Mi. as die assistant superintendent A June 3. 1995 wedding is planned. Nevinses to celebrate golden anniversary Mr and Mrs Hugh J. Nevins of Plainwell will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Saturday. Nov. 5, from 2-5 p.m. at the Doster Reformed Church. They request do gifts The event will be boated by their children Sazan aad Paul Penengill of Hickory Cor ■er*. Mike and Pam Nevins of Delton. Pat Roush of Delton and Tom Nivens of Plainwell. The couple have eight grandchildren Hugh and the former Lucille Hutchinson were mamed Dec 6. 1944 Mr Nesma is retired from the Kellogg Company of Battle Creek A visit to Woodland Wednesday last week was a private color tour. The leaves arc cer­ tainly very bright this year, with reds, yellows, and burgundy contrasting vividly with lhe greens of lhe leaves not turned yet and the evergreen trees. Cathy Lucas is slowly regaining her strength and is feeling better this week. She soil tires very easily. She said she appreciates ail of the loving care which she is receiving from the people of the community. The Kilpatrick Missionary Society held their monthly dinner Wednesday. Oct. 12. The meal was delicious as usual, and was well attended. The noon meal on the second Wednesday of each month is open to everyone The cost is a good-will offering, which helps to keep the work of the society moving along Kenneth and Frieda McCurdy are getting ready to leave the Woodland area Oct. 28, for Arizona, where they will spend the winter. Eric Bursley. grandson rf Lillian Barry Bursley. has been home on leave from military servke. He will return to duty in Arizona. His parents. Bob and Gretchen Bursiey. had a family dinner at their home in Battle Creek Sunday. Oct. 16. lo send him off. Steve and Sheila Carter have returned from their trip to Arizona, where they had visited with Mary Lou and Forest Webster They stopped in Apache Junction and visited with Gayion and Marie Fisher Regan Chase has nearly completed another building that will house 30,000 more turkeys. They are raising the birds for Bil Mar Turkeys. The operation is very automatic and very high lech. When something goes wrong with the watering, feeding or temperature control here in Woodland Township, the com­ puters notify the headquarters of the company in Zeeland, and they called down here to be sure the Chases are aware of the problem. The Woodland Lions Club members removed the brick facing and edging from around the lop of their building. The mortar, which is very old. was becoming loose and allowing brick* to work loose. Occasionally, one would fail off. creating a danger to anyone walking below it. They are still trying to work out the financing of a new roof for the building. Some reminders The Woodland United Methodist Church will hold its annual bazaar Oct. 20 from 9 a m. until 2 p.m The youth of the church also will collect for UNICEF in the village of Woodland only. Susie Hansbarger passed away on Oct. 12. The burial was at Lake Odessa on Saturday. Oct. 15. Ln Roy Ressner scoops up the bricks from the facade at the Lions den in Woodland Tom and Doris Niethammer and John and Betty Hines went to Olivet College, Friday. Oct. 14. to watch Tonya Niethammer play volleyball. Tonya is a junior at Olivet this year. The girls' volleyball team played in a tournament that included teams from Si. Mary's College. Concordia and Olivet. The Nicthamers and Hines enjoyed the beautiful fall colors going over and the too. of Olivet campus, which is pretty any time, but is particularly beautiful at this time of year. David Chase suffered a heart attack Thurs­ day forenoon at tv>me. He was taken lo Pen­ nock Hospital and then transferred to Blodgett Hospital in Grand Rapids, where he is in the Intensive Care Unit. He is coming along well at this time and will have had more tests and diagnostic work done by the time this column comes out. Anyone who wishes to place an item in the Hastings Banner Woodland News column may do so by calling Joyce F. Weinbrecht, evenings at 945-5471 and on Tuesday a. J Thursday. 9-3, Friday morning from 9 to 12 at 948-4881 Chaplain Dennis DeMond. a former Woodland resident and a 1964 graduate of Lakewood High School, was promoted io lieutenant colonel Aug. 15. He is serving as chaplain chmcvzi at the Dwight David Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Fort Gordon, Ga. DeMond. when he lived in this area, work­ ed at E.W. Bliss and attended the Free Methodist Church in Hastings. 1st Annual Maple Valley1 Community Education 1994 Holiday Arts & Crafts Show Date: Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994 HNcbfctsMbe Cole-LaSalle to wed next year Announcement is made of the engagement of Sarah L. Cole and Nathan LaSalle, both of Greenville. N C Sarah is the daughter of Michael and Beatrice Cole of Dehon Nathan is the son of Gerald and Lynn LaSalle of New Ibena. Louisans. A Sept. 16. 1995 wedding is being planned Woods to celebrate 25th anniversary Cotants celebrate 35th anniversary Philip and Mary (Brownell) Count celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary on Oct. 17. They were mamed at Goodwill Church on Oct. 17. 1959 Philip and Mary are employed y Pennock Hospital Their children are Steve and Cheryl (Kid­ der) '"cunt, of Hastings. Pete and Marcia (Count) Tuitei. of Byron Center, and Melin da Count, of Grand Rapids They also have four grandchildren Archie aad Christine (Rummms) Wood will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Oct. 25. There will be a party given in their honor Saturday. Oct. 22. 6:30 p.m. at The Algon­ quin Lake Lodge. All family and fnends are invited to attend Taggart-Ringleka to wed in December Townses to observe 50th anniversary The family of Robert and Shirley (Wood worth) Towns of Eaton Rapids, formerly of Hastings, would like to <i»ngratuiate them on their 50lh wedding anniversary. The couple, mimed Oct. 20. 1944 in Eaton Rapids, have two children. Lynn and Carol Towns of Brooklyn and Marsha and Kenneth Nicholas of Eaton Rapids, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren Those desiring may send greetings to them at: 634 State Street. Acpt *CI. Eaton Rapids Ml 41827 Mr. and Mrs. Richard Taggart and Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Ringleka are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their children Rebecca Taggart and Jason Ringleka. The bride-to-be is a graduate of Thomappie Kellogg The groom is also a graduate of Thomappie Kellogg and is stationed at Fort Knox. Ky A December wedding is planned TIRED OF RENTING? BUY A HOME NOW! Thousands of rapossassad and bank homes and properties available with little or no money down. To receive current list coll toll free! 1 (800) 436-6867 Ext. R-2617 Time: 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Location: Cafeteria and Adjoining Halls Maple Valley Jr.-Sr. High School 11090 Nashville Highway Vermontville, MI 49096 Bring a Friend. Great Food! �Pafle 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20. 1994 uncc of hiving lheir pen tpiyed or neulered. which is the only humane way io control lhe cat population This procedure also mates a cat more welcome since it reduces the howl mg and spraying If cm owners would keep their pets indoors and adequately fed. the hunting instinct would also be sharply curtailed Please, folks, no more cal tenen There are at least 40 million cm owners in the United Stales and Canada, and I think I have heard from at least half of them. LEGAL NOTICE certain mortgage. mode the 21*1 do/ d January. 1*4 eeecuted by *KKY NfYMtIYI* ot Mor tgogor to SAMY COUNTY LUMMM doing bueinM* at Hotting* Michigan. a* Mortgagee and recorded in the OHice d the Reghtor d Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on January 24. 1**4 In Uber 5*5 of mortgage*. on Pogo MB. on whkh mortgage there •» claimed at the date d thi* notke Four Thousand Thirty Four and *0/100 (M.034.90) Dollar* lor principal and in tore* t. interest horn the dote d January 21. 1**4. at the rate d 10% per­ cent. no wit or proceeding at low or In equity hav­ ing been inetltuted »o recover the debt or any par­ ol the debt aocured by said mortgage, and the power of safe in said mortgage contained having become operative by reason of default • Not ice Is hereby given that on Thursday, No»ember 10. 1**4 at 11XX) a.m. at the East en­ trance of the Courthouse m the City of Mootings, mot Doing mo piece rar noiamg mo ro»ocio*ur* •ales for the County d Barry, there will be ottered lor sale and sold to the highest bidder, at public auction of venue, lor the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon said mertgags. together with interest thereon at (10%) percent per annum, and as otherwise specified in said mortgage, together with the Iwv costs and charges lor sole, including the attorney lees as provided law in said mortgage, the lands and Promise* in said mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed os follows to-wit* Lets 345 and 340 <md pari of Lot 244 doecHbed os commencing at the comer common to Lof* 244 and 245. thence South 41 degrees 43" Cost 30 feet; thence Northeasterly 100 loot, thence North 41 degree* 43" West 30 loot: thence Southwesterly to beginning, all being In Algonquin Lake Boson Propertio* No. 2 according to the recorded plat thereof as recorded in liber 2 of plats. Pogo *3. Bvtiand Township. Barry County. Michigan. The length of redemption period under M.S.A Section 77A 3340 M C I. Section *00 3340 (1*4f) is sis (6) month*. Dated: September 30. I**4 StfGfl HUDSON Gff * RSMCR Jeffrey I Youngema (P400*3) Attorney lor Barry County lumber Bus—ii Aocam *07 N. Broadway Hastmg* Ml 4*090 (BIB) *43-34*9 (11/3) Mooting adjourned at *10 p.m. LelsBromloy. Clerk triliicm Wooer. Superior (10/30) Ann Landers Better to be tall Name game loss Dur Aaa I —iin: 1 am a new grand mother who would like your opinion on a per­ sonal mailer. My son and his wife recently had a baby girt Instead of giving her a con­ ventional feminine name, they are calling her McDufT. This is a family name on my daughter-in-law's side. During her pregnane). "Jennifer” an nounccd that regardless of the baby's gender, the cfrW would be named McDurf I thought ■he waa joking, but it torn out she was dead serious. Ana. I do not approve of my granddaughter having a first name that will certainly cause her embarrassment in school and all through her adult life In my day. wa gave our children conveniional names (fiat held up over the years. When I told my daughter in law how 1 fell about having a granddaughter named McDufT. she screamed, “We are the parents, and we chose that name. You have no say in this matter.” 1 was truly insulted With so many lovely girls' names to choose from. 1 do not understand these modem parents Do you? Dear Eastern Saab sard: Sorry. Grandma, you're out of line. This is their child, and they can give her any name they want. You don't get a vote. Smal sacrifice*? Daar Aaa Lantern: Thu leoer u for the Intend wteae wife ■ ■ the Anny end for aoy other reader who u ptaanint to marry m> meoae who rervea in the military. I am a 32-year-okl wife of a Hated States Air Force sergeant We have been happily married far 11 yean aad have three beautiful chiton. For reven of those yean, we have beta ta the armed force, Aay feoaar of a miltery profcaaiooal ateuld expect to rpend many aaarvenariea. birthdaya aad hoiidaya alone I apent a whole year without my haahaad while he waa oa a tear of duty ia Korea. He mated much more te I did. He left when oar fintborr. waa 11 moatha old. He mitred ter fim step. her firat word, aad ter ftrat birthday. He alao mated oar aecoad dlald'a fira day of achool aad our aoa a fmt aeaaon of aofttell. We teve aurvived many four, of temporary duty that have hated anywhere from a few week, to aeveral moatte. A dependent apoure near late are of everything that goea along with family life. Thia means bills, can. lawn care, sick children and accidental injuries We endure all this with a aubsundard income and often inadequate houaing. living far from suppor­ tive family members The military person must be willing to go wherever he or she is needed without having to worry about home or family He must be able lo keep hu mind clear so his job will be handled in a professional manner Thia is a pretty tall order. Behind every married military person must be a supportive apouse who keeps the home fires burning I am very proud of my husband, and not for a moment do 1 reaent the sacrifices he is mak­ ing for his country or the sacrifices I am mak­ ing for him. - K.C., Beale, AFB, CaHf. Daar K.C. in CeW.: Thanks for a letter that everyone in the military will relate to. it is apparent that the Armed Services is not a place for tuaies 1 am filled with admiration for all of you. Gam of the Day: Wrinkles are hereditary. Parents get them from their children. Cat* good pet*? Dear Ami I ■■dm: Your notion that cats make guod pets because they don't annoy the neighbers missed the point completely. Un­ doubtedly. you have lived your entire life in an apartment building, otherwise, you would see cats in a totally different light. I live in one of the nicest subdivisions in the East. 1 am sick and tired of my neighbors's cats being turned loose after dark. Every night. 1 am awakened by a cat fight under my window. I must get out of bed. go outside and chase the cats awsy so I can get a decent night's sleep. The patio furniture gets damaged, and the storm doors get sprayed So far. I haven’t found anything that will get rid of the odor. The flower beds and shrubs have been destroyed after being used as a litter box. Replacing them is useless and expensive. A most disturbing experience is to have so­ meone ring your doorbell on Easter Sunday before you have had time to check the front porch. The first thing you see is a bloody stain ano a oeao otro or squirrel icn oy a megnoor ■ cat. My sentiment is this: If you want to have a cal. keep k on your own premises at afl times. There should be 9 Hash law enforced for cats as well as dogs. Thank you for listening. -NaCat Lover Dear N.C.L.: I can understand why you are fed up with cats, and I don't blame you. Too many cat owner* fan to grasp the impor- Eighteen area teachers make ‘Who’s Who’ edition 1 ig neen area teachers were selected receidy for inclusion in the third edition of Who z ftho Among America ’* Teachers. These teacher, were honored by their toughest cntic. — their students All of the 66.500 teachers were selected by former students who now are listed in ttho s Who Among American High School Students or The National Dean r Lisr. pub* cations that recognize the top 5 percent of the nation's high school and coUeghe students. Paul Krouse, publisher of Who’s Who Aottrng Amchcq's Teachers, said. “There is no greater honor that teachers can receive than to be recognized by former students for their excellence and dedication. In this publication we clearly have tghe best teachers ta America, sleeted by the best students." STATE RfPMSENTATIVE •7thD4ST1tlCT In March 1994 the people of Michigan voted for Propoeei A a 50% increaae tn tax (J*) on fund our public school*. Remember the promisee entaatent that voter* peued to help fund public on "private charter school*" inataad of keeping it for our local public achool* Bob'* Bob ha* served tor over ten yeer* a* a local supervisor - assessor In Barry County. He works daily with th* property tax and funding for our school*. He know* the real problem!! VOTE EDWARDS ON NOV. Sth Tieaaurer Richard Thomas by helping shape their values, aspiring in­ terests in a particular subject or challenging them to strive for excellence. Krouse said that many of the students com­ mented about the enthuisiasm and knowledge their teachers demonstrated in the classroom. Many also praised their teachers for their ability to relate to youngsters on a personal and professional level. One student wrote about her teacher: “She made education something pleasurabic. in­ stead of a dreadful ordeal, by letting me spread my wings and showing me the best way to fly.” The area educators who earned the honors, were: James P. Colson. Duane David Hornbeck. Richard Allen 1 ilukas and Michael Joseph Wojciechowski, all of Delton Kellogg Schools; Stephen Laverne Kaiser. Donald Lee Montgomery and Kathleen Arnell Oliver, all of Hxxtinfs Are. Schools: Mlrcu Bowen Ruddock of Ltecwood Public Schools; Elizabeth Kern Butter, Kelly Denise Detnd■oo. Kxthlyn F Kermeen and Larry L Seger. all of Thoniappte Kellogg Schools; and Carol Frye Kersten, Lucinda Smith Martin. Steve M Sanger. Carol Coon SMerty. Laura Lytaoe Smith and Manuel A. Smith, all of Maple Valley Schools State Police urge Halloween safety The officer* of the Hastings Post of the Michigan Departmem of State Police remind parents aad all children who will be trick or treating this year of some very important safe­ ly rules: 1. Trick or treat m your neighborhood. 2. Go with fnends Ask your parent, older sister or brother, or a neighbor to go along 3. Carry a flashlight, glowstick or r rflective bag 4. Have parents check all treats be.'-xe you eat them. 5. Wear white or reflective clothing. Remember, have fun. but be safe. AHSUCAN LUNG ASSOCtATlON. MOMflWB Deer Ann Leaders: May 1 say something to your pint-sized reader who was complain­ ing about how tough it is to be short? I am 6 foot 6 and have tried all my life to be just a face in the crowd. But there is always someone who make$ a po>nt of bow tall I am aad asks endless questions. Ye*. I AM as tall as Michael Jordan. No. I don't ptay basket bail. No, my girlfriend is only 5 foot 2. but that is not a problem. When I buy clothes. I have to trust a catalog, go to a tail men's store and pay a lot more or be coair— with a poor fit. 1 have to sleep dtagoaaily ta a qu—a sired bed. let my Lakewood schools will be closed sll day Friday for ta-*ervice training for teacher*. On that same day the football team and fens will travel to Ovid/Elsie for a game The bazaar season continues. On Saturday, Oct. 22, the Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 near Woodbury comer on M-66 will have its luncheon and bazaar. The following week there will be a similar event at the Woodland U.M. Church How does one observe United Nations Day? The date is Oct. 24. The some com­ munities, youngster* collect funds in specially marked rn—atarn for UNICEF oa Hallo­ ween, which foilow* very closely the the U.N. day. Oa Oct. 26. the Ionia County Health Departmem will hold anuher forenoon immumzation dime at Fellowship Hal’ luut week they held one for (only) flu and pneumonia shots at Lake Manor Wednesday afternoon. Also on Wednesday, the library story uour will be held at 10:30 a.m. Fourth-grade teachers M Em. Etetnenury Ktenl now Mate tteir emplut u oa the local community early ia the Khool year. Ar ia tteir custom, teachers Traub. Cogtprsa and Kaufman invite the teip at members at die local hiasoncal aoritay. One member vised the clauroora where three rooasfal of children gMhes to see slides at present day building, aad they they see aUtfaa at earlier times when the baddiags were aaed quite differently or nao quae a oirrerem km*. Tony nalavir was sarpriaad to team fare hie graadp—cuts' house oa Fiat Street had once beea a church. Mia Smith saw a place where a Perkins grere-greM-greM grandmother had a diniag room to serve the public and the sMdfa(S near the railroad where ter pair rani ancestors owned grata eievreors. They saw the drive-in teak when it was just ttet - wrdtotn the large office type bank built laser. Then, a few days later, they look a walking tour in Iowa aad ted a vied lo die --h- - — - -r -u oepex wncre aocicxy rresxjcm jonnwarwt,aiic greeted them nd showed them some of the feature* of the historic trampiantod landmark. One year, the chief poire at laarreM lo the children wa, the set or grappling books mourned over a doorway to the baggage room. Actually, that was never part of the A- - - - r --t-g-!.,.,- s . i. - ■ a- - k. ------ -e — depot runusnings, irat n suiqsy nangs mere on dieplay. It waa made for ore ia retrieving the bodies at drowning virtires. Oace the first group learned its purpose, they passed die word 10 the other groups waiting outside, so the question, -natiaasii. This year the one aem thre evoted the mow qaredoas waa a mere mannequin teed ia a dispaly care ttet ted been taed lo hold a piece of headgear M Depot Day ia late July. They wondered whore head a had once beea! The lour continued and the teachers pomted out spas they ted seen in die slides days earlier. Once back they were given a quiz to *—wer question* such m which house hed the rii N ueoxuo, ivmen outKung vr*s moveu rrom Bonanza. One spot on the tour was the Yonkers apart­ ments on tower Fifth Avenue. The dwelling was buih with bricks from the “new" Bonan­ za school house, which replaced the earlier Russell School st what became Bonanza around 1M0. The teachers report that the children like to stand on the square blocks near the post office that supported the col­ umns for the Burke Hotel porch, which ex­ tended over the sidewalk. Many parents have reported that their children were excited about their exploratory top and the focal history they learned. One feature new this year is the striking color con­ trast of the Odd Fellows insignia atop the Bradee building. Since the painting project of this summer, the while letters and numerals really stand out against the black cornice. Laity Sunday was observed at Central Church Oct. 16. Betty Shetteriy. lay leader, led the service with Alan Goodemoot. Pam Seibel, Mary Brooke and Rob Kruisenga hav­ ing other pens of the service. William Eckstrom brought the morning message on "Some Thoughts About Heaven.” Part of his message paid tribute to Janie Rodriguez, who had been the person chosen to represent the faith emphasis of the village during its centen­ nial parade back in I9T7 Members who stayed for coffee hour were able for the first time to inspect part of the building project by use of two new flights of the stain that connect the Fellowship Hall and the church building. The connecting corridor will effectively tie together visually the two with a round window at the upper level to echo the shape of the balcony rose window and two lower arched windows, which formerly served the north side of the tower. The corneratone has been delivered and will soon be mounted. The Lake Odessa Area Historically Society met Thursday last week with more than 20 percent. Bernie Smith of Clarksville had a slide show of an African safari to Tanzania and Kenya with pictures galore of wildlife. He feet hang over the end or sleep curled up in a ball. At any rate. I'm used to my height and have learned to deal all day long with people who are shorter. 1 have pat answers to all their questions because I've heard them dozens of times. It certainly would be nice to be accepted as 1 am -- minus the third degree. Printing my let­ ter might help. -D.Z.. Ventura, CaHf. Dear D.Z.: Don't bet the rent. Most people say the first thing that comes into their head. Take comfort in knowing that given a choice, almost everyone would prefer to be too tail rather than too short Gem of the Dey: An old-timer is a man who has had ■ lot of interesting experiences some of which may even be true. . Forget io saw some of your favorite Ann Landers columns f ' Nuggets and Doozies'' is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money­ order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 7/562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562. (In Canada, sena $6.) Copyright 19M Creators Syndicate, lac. pointed out to hit audience some of the dif­ ferences between the zebras of the t wo countrfes aad of other beasts. He had slides of the villages of the Masai tribe. He was struck by the incongrukies of being out in the far coun­ try and bring served as meal on a white table linen oo the ground complete with silver and crystal. He detailed some of the fine meals served. Lynda Cobb reported on the bunting, which was finally delivered. There was a backlog of more than 50 orders, which as now being filled. There will be buntings on sale at Christmas Round the Town in late November. Workers from the society are making struc­ tural preparations in the depot for a new fireplace with electric log. Atetitiaas from Central Church last week Tuesday evening. Don McDowell presented a program oo lighting from the time of the cave men to the time of Benjamin Franklin s inventioa of the electric light bulb He has sample* of many v*neties of I am ps and Ixntc rns to 11 lustrale his story. Donis retired from the Henry Ford Museum's educational program aad Greenfield ViB<e. Phil aad Betty Shrt•erly were co-hosts. On a first trip ofJordan Lake Road from the village north to Grand River Avenue, one becomes aware of changer which have taken place during the months the road was officially cfooed The road way is wider with the shoulder partially tarvtad. Brash has been cut to make possible the wider lanes. The home of Tan anu Jody Spitxley appears to be completod with the kitchen wing rebuilt, new siding and new windows, along with an extended second story. The house south of Jack and Irene Mitchell's home is getting a major change ir. appearance. Many of the driveway* now slant upward to the raised roadway. The greatest change ia height is the swampy section of road between Durkee and Goodemoot. The road appears » be about two or three feet higher at that spot. Beech Street off Brown Road in Woodland Township is gaining a new house on the lakefront. Another home on the opposite side of the street is nearing completion. Another home is getting a new garage. Maple Street to now a hard surface road, which to a great im­ provement. Here loo the road was rebuilt ta an earlier season, but only this year has the final touch. Now the Beech/Maple loop pro­ vided a smooth trip. The Morrisons of Nashville are new residents oa Beech Street on the channel out of Jordan Lake, which form* lhe Little Thonuipplc River Soybeans are being harvested and some farmers have their bean fields newly plowed. Loads of beans and corn are coming daily into the focal elevators A Lansing obituary primed recently an­ nounced the death of Everett Swegles. 97, who died Oct. 7. He had been born in Barry County and hed beea an employee of the CATA, Laastag's transportation authority. He was survived by a niece and her family, Burial was at Hastings Riverside cemetery, The new waste containers in the business district are bring used. They are made by Dura Tech aad have liners of heavy plastic, which can be removed for emptying. However, much litter can be seen on the sidewalks. An elementary student suggests dm aduhs and others should be more diligent about recycling. With “Make a Difference Day" coming Saturday this week it might be wiae for each citizen to do his or her bit toward making the walks neater. On Friday. Oct. 2S, the O.E.S. Chapter 315 will hold its 92nd installation of officers at 7:30. Thi* is an open meeting and the public to invited. On the next evening. Doric Chapter 75 of Belding will hold its installation aad local members plan to attend. The local chapter is holding its annual turkey dimer Sunday. Oct. 30. al the Lake Odessa Community Center. Cunningham's Acre has a new exterior color. The budding is a light blue with dark blue shutters with a heart design cutout. Hastings Savings and Loan has new dark green wood above the brick walls. The savings institution has s new billboard west of town where Tupper Lake Road breaks off M-50. The West Central Association of Congrega­ tional Women is holding its annual meetings at Plymouth Congregational Church in Lans­ ing from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 26. Members of the Women's Fellowship of First Congregational Church plan to attend. The next meetng of the local Fellowship is coming Nov. 9. Ingham county marriage license listings in­ clude that of John Alden James and Deena Marie Hyde, both of Lisle, III. Deena is the daughter of Dean and Jean Hyde of Derby Road and granddaughter of Delors Hummel of Carson City; Nonna (Hyde) and Ken McLaughlin of Farwell. Eastern Star members are invited to yet another installation at the Mulliken Lodge No. 161 on Friday. Oct. 21. i ■ > -. t ; ! | ; 1 t i 1 . 1 » > I i I i » I i » I « I j I < i t j I ; j s t f • . » « d « • ! ' • • 2 ; ; ! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20, 1994 — Page 9 The Ray W. by ,'oycr E Wembrecht Ray W Erway grew up in Rutland Township and spent most of hts life in that area. He taught school, fanned, but’.: .. uses, was an early auto mechanic and car. ted mail for more than 31 yean. He kept a diary, and when he was in ha 80s, with the aid of these dianes. wrote Im life story He writes: “Just before John graduated from high school, hts class set out a lot of pine trees on a tract of land the school had bought oa Gan Lake road east of McKibbon Road We got the fever and ventured into our re foresting experience. “The kids set out about two acres in the northwest fiela of the farm. This was oa a san­ dy hill tide. which was not productive enough for cropping From then on. I set out many thousands of seedlings, jack pine, white pine, red pine aad Austrian pine, as well n Scotch pine. We set them as directed by the forestry department But we did not sell them as Chnatmas trees as was intended, because 1 was loo busy io bother, and there were so many around also selling trees, so the trees were aot trimmed. Consequently, the trees were loo thick and many died from lack of growing space "We have some of that first planting of 1932 that are more than a fool tn diameter at their baae The saw fly bgcan to bother them and 1 had to spray tach spring about the first of June Thea I became allergic lo the spray we were using, which was D.D.T.. We quit setting out more trees for several years. "This past spring. I set out 500 more Scotch pine so that we could have Christmas trees when they became big enough It takes about six years or about a foot per year. The kids usually get there her eand really enjoy picking out > irec to lheir liking. The hunter, •bo enjoy uanpmf around among them Befort they get beg enough In begin lheir regular trimming one could entity get loal among them. We have about twenty thomand Irving conifer trees. •I hed to curtail farming when John left foe college aad my route kept being lengthened. We qua keeping livestock and no longer need­ ed lo raise feed for them **h got so that no one would buy hay tht was over one year oid. Scientists were saying that hey kwt must of its vitamins and protein after the first year, so feeders do not care to buy oid hey except at a very low pace. It coals $4 a son io get bay baled, so wan that along wnh the price of putting the -rep m. harvesting it and storing a. a farmer can get quite a bit in­ vested u> the crop, and then must wait for a buyer **A man put wheat tn our east field, the best field on the farm. He might better have gone fishing The crap sold for $240.18. Figuring the cost of seed, fertilizer, plowing discing, drilling and combining at $5 an acre, he foot a sizable sum on it. A fellow seeded wheat on state land aad did not get more than half of what he had invested in the operation.*' Al this point, about 1932. Ray loa track of his diary antes, which he had written on loose leaves pages. He writes about the loos as follows "The next yean of writing will be rough, tomethmg like looking at a picture to those we know aad aot having any notation on the back as to when it was taken. So I will be governed by those things which can be figured out from memories of our lives “1 think that I had better get into the yean that I do have reference for and leave the lost yean for later. We will move oa from about 1934 when John started college to 1942 or un­ til I can find die loot pages and the foat yean. "fat 1942 the second World War was oa. We were being rationed on items like sugar, gaaoime. ores and butter The sale of war bonds was being pushed to help finance the armed forces "The girt* were in school. We had frequent visas from their friends and also their suiton. We seldom sat down to a Sunday dinner without some company "1 bought a grain drill, used, the only one that I ever owned. I set out more tree seedl­ ings in the spring and began driving a new *42 roro automooue “The Hastings Brotherhood was then going strong. Later the Methodists got the 'not too bright idea' of restricting membership to Methodists only and the Brotherhood withered on the vine and finally quit "Jim Dibble was going with Maxine and Dwight Fems was going with Genevieve, so they were frequently here, especially on Sundays 1 grew quite a few acres of soybeans, as 1 already had a combine I also combined It took lots of teams of horses to do the road work in the early 1900s. A buzz rig wm a vary much needed place of equipment In the early days. It wm moved from farm to farm to buzz wood tor use throughout the long cold winter. All farmers burned wood. Usually they used two or throe stoves to keep a house warm. barley for G. Thompson and P. Laubaugh and some wheat and oats for some others. I sheared sheep again this year for some cash money. We had a new minister. Miss RuJnon "During the bad rands in the spring. 1 had to leave the car at Goodwill Church and drive a tractor to get to it. "Joan was a counselor al Camp Ktttawana, a girts* camp, that year. Charley Loehr died in July 1942 and Amil Bachman died on Aug 29. 1942. "John came home for a few days on his way to Newport to enter training as ensign. Al Shannon visited him oo Sept. 5. 1942. "Maxine had been attending medical technician school in Grand Rapids She finish­ ed dim fall On Oct. 22. 1942. Dick Laubaugh had a sale on a Ed Otis place. Alphcous Dunn came home from Saulho "Starting out the year ia 1943 we put a water system in and new two-inch pipe on the boiler in the cellar. A mealy snow ruined the rear ends of numerous cars including mine. By March there was water over the road at Tillitson Lake. Maxine took a job tn Lansing We went to Caledonia end got some baby cmcceiM. ueouw mat spring inciuoeo wtiMim McCallum and Mn. Foley. both buned on April 26. and Uncle Henry died Mi) 4. 1943 Dad Olis was having reoccumng problems with gall stones "I planted soy beans and tried raising pop­ corn. It was no good after I combined it. 1 also combined barley for Dad Otis and Glen Griffeths. as well as on D McCallum's and takas, wheat for Rankin Hart and O. Wurm, buckwheat oa W Otis's farm "We went fishing at Dagat RusselIs and hunted deer al NW Luther. Elmer. Arthur. Howard. Harry and I. "Dwight Ferris wrote from Italy. Jimmy Dibble was killed on Nov. 3 when his plane was shot down near Salerno by Germans dur­ ing the invasion of Italy. Andy Carpenter died on Dec. 13. 1943 ••John Wilkes drove m a new well on Jan. 10. 1944. It coat $2 per foot and was cut off at the cellar level The Consumers Power tree trimming crew was out and trimmed the willow. There have been no snow plow s past the house so far this year On Feb. I. 1944.1 fixed Nellie's washer for her andon Feb. 14. 15 and 16.1 helped out in Peterson's garage I ground the valves on the Allis Chalmers tractor. W H Otis died on Feb.22 and I saw Wesley Vandenberg for the Inal time on March 30 at the post office. Our minirtrr. the Reverend Miss Rulnon. was ill at the end of March, and Dr Mohler died on April 27. Mrs. Earl Boyes' funeral was held oa May 26. Ebner Struble planted hts potatoes on this place on May 20. The Allied forces k.vaded Normandy on Sth and 6th On June 14. Roy Hubbard became the new postmaster and we got a new minister on June 18. the Rev. Kirkenbauer "I traded my 1941 Ford in on a 1941 Studebaker at Grand Rapids. paying MOO dif­ ference. I ran this car nearly 100.000 miles "Again m 1944 I combined gram around the neighborhood. And helped with silo filling that fall "Charley Hendershott died on Aug. 28 and hts sale was held oa Sept. 19. I bought a little trailer at the sale I look rt to Head Lake at Meisenbech's. The women stayed overnight "Quimby held a homecoming Sept. 8. which we attended Trude Bachman had a stroke on Oct. 13. and died in the car. Deer hunting time found Elmer. Arthur. Howard. Harry and I on our way to Luther. No venison however. The Rev. Pfeiffer subbed oo the mail route for me Goodwill Church held a Harvest Festival on Dec. 10. 1944. "A look back at the years when 1 was doing the Shultz mail route which was 28 miles long in the beginning' "The roads were gradually improving and the volume of mail was increasing. There would be several weeks each spring and al times during the fall and winter months that 1 had to use hones to get around it. Looking buck oa those yean, if I had hung some token on a tree near where I was stuck at some lime or another, it would now be interesting to go around and retrieve these remainders. Tire chains, brakes, dutches, springs, batteries, almost every part of a car. even fenders were lost. 1 never drove a Chevy, so 1 never lost a battery as some did. "The C.K.&S. seemed to use the same equipment all of the yean that I carried the mail from Shultz. Generally the engine, tender, baggage car on one passenger car made up the train The saffic coeductor and express man was on all of the yean that I car­ ried the mail from there "1945 started out with some sad times. Smith Sherman's house burned oa Jax 11. ba LEGAL NOTltE: ■ • '• ■*>IT* । fl' 1 Nonce NOTia TO THE RCSRMNTS OF BAMri COUNTY: NoHca to hereby gtvon that the berry County Zoning beard of Appooto will conduct a public nearing ror mo ronowmg. Com No. V2S44 — Mort Rcbortson. (applicant) Colgrove Trail before it became M-43. McCallum died on Jan. 10. Mn. Ruth fell on Jan. 12, Grace Hathaway died or. Jan. 24. Ed Hafner on Jan. 28. "Duane Stamm was killed in a private plane crash in Texas where he was training and was buried on Feb. 6. He was the son of Llewellyn Stamm. "Charley was sawing logs and ran the mill saw into some nails which were in the log. It damaged the blade badly "Pete Vanderbrook died on March 20 and on the same day. 1 took Frances to Pennock. Dr. Lcftdall checked her over and sent her to surgery the same day. She was able to come home on the 26th. "The German army surrendered uncondi­ tionally. effective on May 3. 1945. "1 bought a Hinman milker of Talbot, southeast of Nashville. Mickey (Maxine) repotted to New York on May 17. Dr Elliot did some x-rays on me. We bought a lot from Oscar Wurm on June 15 for $125. Joan graduated from Western Michigan University on June 2?. "A race oon took about $50 worth of our poultry be ore I was able lo stop here. "We enjoyed fishing at our new place and particularly enjoyed taking others fishing with us. 1 bought a big trailer at Streeter's for $200. We bought it home behind the pickup We then look it to the lake with the Allis Chalmers B going across O. Pranshka's land, and Elmer Strubles'. The women fished while we got the trailer leveled up. "I worked on the phone lines some that summer and did some combining for some folks. I bought two used tires for the Ford tractor from Peck for $65. Gates bam burned on Oct. 5 and we were busy filling sikx. "We were planning a trip to Washington D C., so I showed Jess Snyder the mail route and on Thurday. Oct. 11, 1945, we left on the trip at 5:30 a.m. We drove 410 miles that day io Irwin, Pa. We had breakfast at Breesewood to John’s at 5 p.m. We lunched at Pete's Church at Chevy Chase on Sunday and visited Lincoln Museum. On Monday we visited the Capital and Congress. Tuesday was spent at Smithsonian and on Wednesday we had lunch at Hoodtands Thursday we went to Mt. Vet non. the Airfield and Arlington Cemetery. On Friday. John and I went to P.O. A RLCA of­ fice. On Sunday, Oct. 20. we went to Luray Caverns and drove the Sky Line Drive. Wc had lunch al Pete's and then went to Arlington on the 2ltt. We left at 8 a.m. to tour Get­ tysburg and spent (be night at Mansfield. Pa. Then on to Niagara Falls and then to Strathroy. Canada, for the night. We then came home through Port Huron Wc got home about 2 p.m. on Oct. 24. I was back on the route the next day. "We set out seven pines at the bke and some more the next day. On Nov. 101 began training N.C. Sherman for substitute mail car­ rier. On Nov. 14. Harry Dunn. Howard and I went to Luther to meet with Elmer and Arthur Struble, who were already there waiting for us to begin the hunt. Elmer and Art got word that their father had died, so they had to go home on Nov. 15. They got back on the 19th and we came home together. *‘Dwight Ferris came home from the war on Dec. 5 and he and Genevieve were married on Dec. 8 here al home by the Rev. Kirken­ bauer. Donovan Schmidt returned on Dec 25 and he and Joan were married on Dec. 26. They left the 30th of December (To be continued) TERRY GEIGER Republican for State Representative •ide between Morth Rd. end fow Laho Dr. in Sec. 8. Orangovtbe Tu^. Purpooo Raquaoltog a variance on lot width to create a prlvato road Mooting Date: November 1. 1W4 Timo: 7:30 p.m. Place Community Room in the Courts and low buddMg of 230 West Court Street. Matting. intoroeted parsons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbally or In writing will be given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above montiorwd tirrio and place SMo inspection of the above described proper­ ties w«M bo completed by lhe Zoning board of Ap­ peals members the day of the hearing. Persons in­ terested in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The variance application, are available lor public inspection at the Barry County Planning Of fice 220 W. Stole St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of • a.m. to S p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Plann­ ing Office at 448-4830 for further information. The County of barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signors lor lhe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed mater lol. being considered at the mooting, to In­ dividuals with dtoabi IWios & lhe mooting /hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of barry. Individual* with diwbilitio. requiring auxiliary aids or services should contort the County of barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A. Peter­ son. Coordinator. 220 W State Street Hostings. Ml .TOM (tit) bsb-saai Nancy L. boorsmo. barry County Clerk (10/20) MWMTlVWINMflR Beard Mooting October 12. 1W3 Meeting colled to order f 00 p.m. All members and sever al cihxon. present An estimated cost to pave Woodruff Rood was reserved from the barry County Rood Commission Sample ordinance, regarding hazardous materials emergency incidents were distributed for consideration Clerk A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY Any tank uHR ZMuawqfAe MfoqeeJfoeCYe atali ■ Teny Geiger—Working far quefiy jobs in Bony and Ionia counties. A Commitment to creating new jobs. As a successful small businessman, Terry Geiger has the experience to tackle the issues that matter most Terry knows economic growth reforms are the key to bringing more fobs to Michigan and maintaining a healthy business dimate. He will work for further reductions In the Single Business Tax and to reduce government red tape that makes creating new jobs so difficult Experience and Dedication. • Sixteen years experience in agricultural business. • Member, Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce. • Member, National Federation of Independent Business, Guardian Council. • Charter Member, Small Business Tax Action Group. Terry Geiger is endorsed by: • • • • • Michigan Chamber of Commerce National Federation of Independent Business Small Business Association of Michigan Michigan Association of Realtors Michigan Retailers Association Vote November 8lh (10/20) Use the BANNER CLASSIFIEDS to sell or buy something...rent a home, or get a Job! PNd lor by Qolgar tor State RaprMontaUvo. P.O. Box M. Woodtond. Ml 48097-0008 �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20, 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: COMMON COUNCM. MUTNu Soptombor 11. 19*4 CortMAon Council mot in regular tottion in the City Moll Council Chomboet Hmttngs Michigan on Monday Soptomboe 12. 19*4 at 7 X p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding I. Present at >oll coll wore members: Jasperse. White, Bloom, Brower. Compboll. Hawk in*, Ket­ chum. May 2 Pledge «o the Hag 3 Mo> ed by HoeAint. supported by Moy that the minutes ol 8-15 and 8 22-94 bo approved os read and signed by the Mayor and City Clerh with cor rectson to B-22-94 *21 to rood moved by Campbell net Moy Yeas All. Absent None. Carried 4 Invoices rood GIM Pointing............................................ IS.000.00 Hastings Sanitary Sorv............................... SI .241.90 Kenmarh Inc ............................................... 7,3*3.54 AIS 7.718.0* Specialty Steel fraction............................. 7,900.00 Siegel Hudson. Goo and Fisher.................. 1.*70.00 General Alum ...............—......... J.I09.*7 Kerior Electric ................................ 5.000.00 Kent 0*1 Co.................................................... *.779.4* Marblehead Limo..........................................1.671.0* lost Jordon Iron Works................................ 1.485 00 Moved by Brower, supported by White that the above invoices bo approved os rood. Yeas: May. Ketchur-i. Hawkin*. Campbell. Brower. Bloom. White .'asperse Absent: None. Carried 5 Mjvod by Jasporse. supported by Moy that 55 *30 *5 to Progressive bo approved lor partial payment on WWTP expansion study. Yoas: j asperse White Bloom Brower. Campboll. Haw*-ms Ketchum. Moy. Absent: None. Carried. ft Moved by White, supported by Brower that St 3*0.*6 »o Consumers Power Co. lor electric at incubator bo approved. Yeas: May. Ketchum. Hawkins Campbell. Brower. Broom. White, Jasper so Absent Norte. Carried. 7 Moved by White, supported by Hawkins that 513 .8*4 88 to Cycon Enterprises bo approved from contingency with 79% i stonburtomortt from DNR grant Yoos Jasporse. White, Bloom. Brower Campbell Hawkins Ketchum. Moy Absent None Carried. 8 Moved by Jasporse. support by May that the iol lowing correspondence bo received and placed on Me • invitation from City of Wyoming to Snowplow Rodeo • Letter from Hostings Mutual concerning their company picrwc and traffic signal at Broadway and • Letter ol thanks from Library • Mmutos to 8 23-*4 Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee • Planning Cvnwni**ion minutes of *-*-*4 • Mmutes of 1-17*4 Cable Access Committee • Minutes of 8 10-*4 E91 1 AdmlnUtrattvo Board • Minutes of 8-22-94 Technical Advisory Committee • Minutes of * 25-*4 (911 Administrates Board • Mmutos of 8-31-94 MapU Ridge HtsSoric Oistnct Study Committee • M.nutes of * 7 *4 Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee • Letter ol *-8-94 from Vomum. Riddering. Schmidt ond Howlett • Letter of B-34-94 Michigan Munidpol liability and Property Pool • Moved by Jasporse, supported by Hawkins that Counc ilperson Ketchum and White be aBowod to attend tho 1994 Regional Meeting of Pool Members through the Michigan Munidpol ItabilWy and Property Pool with necessary owpsnses. Ex­ penses other thon transportation covered by Liability ond Property Pool. Yoos: Alt. Absent: None Carried. 10. Moved by Jaapon-c supported by May that the proposal from Main street Planning Company •o prepare omondmunts to tho Oty Zoning Ord«ance as recommended in the 1992 Master Plan bo approved ot a coot not to exceed 510.200. Pro­ cess to take approximatefy IS months. Yeas Moy. Ketchum. Hawkins Campbell. Brewer. Bloom. Wh.te Jasporse. Absent- None. Carried. I1. Moved by Jasporse. lupportsd by Biswer that lhe request of September *. from tho Hastings High School to hold a parade September 30. 1**4 ot * 30 p m. be approved under tho Chief of Police. Yoos All Absent None Carried. 12. Moved by Jasporse. supported by Brews that the letter of 8-2* from Kathy Argo. Glbwc-e received and placed on filo. Yoas: AM. Absent None Carried. Dtscinsion followed concerning the problem with youths hanging out. littering and intimidoting customers Kathy Argo and Koron Heath were pre­ sent and discussed in length tho problems they ore enc*nmtoring They are looking tor direction on whore to go from hero lor a solution to an aid pro­ blem Chwf Soever sympathised with them but did not have on answer They have arrested those breaking lows but a lot are just hanging out and are not brooking any lows. Rve youths arrived ot rhe meeting Ryan Peabody spoke and said that kids need a place they can go. After much discus­ sion between the merchants, kids. City Attorney. Chief Sarver some lines of communications wore opened Moyor Gray asked tho youths present if they would bo willing to work with the merchants and council to communicate their feelings and work on a solution to benefit aN. Tho youths agreed Present wore Ryan Peabody. Arm Slocum. M<he4io Renkowshi. Becky Tagart. Tina Ringtoko. Peabodv ashed if an area could bo designate* on a trial botrs for thorn to use. ft seems that 99% u* tho k>ds are ok but 1 % are causing tho problems. 13. Councilman Bloom asked that the rental ot 1013 W Green St. was in need of repairs on the roof City personnoi had patched W several times but rt shU leaks Ranters sent a letter requesting it be fixed DPS hod a contractor leak at it and seMH needed to bo stripped and roroofed. Said cost to be around 55.000. Property Committee recom­ mended it bo roroofed Councilman Campbell was opposed to the city having rental property Jasporse stated that it can’t bo sold as H Is part of the park property. Bleam stated that wo don't know there isn't a use for H. Ketchum loft it should be preserved until the Oty knows if there is a use for ft Mayer Gray agreed with Bit am and fob tt should bo revtewod by the Oty Manager whan ho comes on board Moved by Bloom, supported by Jasporse that the Director of Public Service bo authorised to got bids or repairs that would lost for ot least one year, ond a bid to strip and roroof residence at 1013 W. Green. Yeas AM. Nays Ono. (Campbell) Carried. 14. Moved by Moy. supported by Campbell that property at *3* W Clmtonand 112 W. High bo allowed to hookup to tho city sewer system by grinder pumps supervised by tho Director o* Public Services and 100% of cost to bo paid by those mdrviduais requesting hookup Yeas. Josperse Pbiito. Bleam. Brower. Campbell. Howhms Ketchum. Moy Absent None. Carried Blossom Drive be received ond approved, subject to Cove signing petition and that he pickup tho dif­ ference In cost for Traditional Post-Top fixtures with high pressure sodium bulbs on 19ft fiberglass poles, over the standard lights. Yeos: All. Absent: None. Carried 18. Moved by White, supported by Compboll, that a transfer to tho Library Fund of 583.712 be op proved os budgeted, as City contribution to library. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. 1*. Moved by Compboll, supported by Hawkins that the following appointments bo mode to the Local Officers Compensation Commission Duane Bower with term expiring 10-1-**. Andy Johnson with term expiring 10-1-95. Mayor Gray slated that there is one open posi­ tion on tho Compensation Board and Planning Commission if anyone has any interest. Applica­ tions available In clerks office. Yoos All. Absent: None. Carried. 20. Moved by Moy. supported by Howk.n* thot tho following appointmon t s to the JEDC board be appro-erf Dove Josperse — two yoor term expir­ ing 10-1-**; Mary lou Gray - one yoor form expir­ ing 10-1 -95. Yoas: AH. Absent None. Carried. 21. Moved by White, supported by Brower thot council bo sent a notice when tho local Officers Compensation Commission schedules a meeting Yoas: AM. Absent None. Carried 22. Moved by Hawkins supported by Moy that tho following troHk control order be approved fl 42 HMkrost ond Colfax Streets Yield signs be placed on MlHcroet for both North and Southbound traffic. (East ond Westbound CoMax St will hove the right of way) fl43 Hillcrest and W. Grant Streets: A yield sign bo ptosed on Hillcrest cousing Northbound traffic to yield. (East and Westbound traffic on Grant Street would have o right of way.) Yoor: AM. Absent: None. Carried 23. Moved by Josperse supported by May that the August 19*4 Incubator report bo received and placed on ftle Yoas: AN. Absent None. Carried 34. Moved by Hawkins supported by Moy thot tho August 1994 Building Inspectors report bo received and placed on Mo. Yoas: AN. Absent: None. Carried. 25. Director of Public Services report City crows hove finished cleaning up excess slag from soolcooting. completed pointing of street mark togs and parking spaces, groveled and graded oost end of lost Mill, and are continuing to dean catch bos Im and drainage structures. Continuing work on the sanNary robot sewer on E State St. and should bo tot operation tomorrow .^Future works; Bogin roadside mowing again. dean drainage structures, and replace broken water valves on 5. Hanover and Court Streets. Mansfield reported - —1tot —* ttr— •• uuk avrorueo •v xermer ■ u* u. Xias me_ oer ho could not got. so bid wont to Slef and Sons 7/15/B4 and ho also was unable to moot speclfkotions. Duthlor Ford was also unable to get. Msmsfioid recommends wo rebid o 1**5 truck. Aerial lift is ready, just need truck. Ho would like o partiai payment on lift Moved by Moy. supported by Howkms thot the l**4 bids on a truck be waived and hold off for 1**5 trucks and Mansfield inspect tho aortal lift «sd N eh cease bach wMh a recommendation on partial payment. Vr«B: AM. Absent: None. Carried. 2*. Mayor Gray stated that tho letter from the Department of Transportation doted August 29, was for their information Grant funds for the 11 os Wigs a/County Airport had boon delayed duo to processing. 27. Moved by CompbtH. supported by Moy to ad­ journ at *:30 p.m. Mary Lou Gray. Moyor Sharon Vickery City Clerk CEMMBCBI COUBBCtt. BKKTVBG September 2*. 19*4 Common Council met in regular session in the City Holl. Council Chambers Hostings. Michigan on Mo >d<iy September 2*. *994 ot 7 30 p m Moyor Mory Lou Gray presiding 1. Present ot roll coll wore members White. IJeom Brower Campbell Groy. Hawkins. Ket­ chum Moy. Josperse. 2. Pledge lo flag. 3. City Clerk gave oath to office to new City Manager, Howard Penrod. 4. Conunont from City ManagerHe commented that it hod been a busy week and has met most employees ond looks forward to meeting those ho hasn’t met. He commented thot tho agendo has a different format with consent items. These Items can be taken off the agenda and expedite issues thot don t need discussion Under the new Charter the Moyor will vote as a full member of City Council on oil Issues Moyor Groy presented Penrod with a book of "Among tho 100 Best Small Towns in Amorko." 5. John Warren from tfw Summerfest Committee was present ond 0>onked the council for use of Fish Hatchery Pork for Summerfest ond stated that it was very successful. 6. Koren Heath, from Secondhand Corners was present ond stated thot a mooting had been scheduled for 7.00 p.m. September 2*. In tho City Council Chambers to discuss problems with owners and kids In the downtown area. 7. Moved by Josperse. supported by Hawkins that the following invokes bo approved as rood: Regular Inv. Chemco......................................................... |1,774.20 Michigan Munktpal league..........................2.290.00 SIC Meter Service.........................................J.2R2.21 Consumers Power Co. (Incubator)............... 1.240.32 Invokes to bo paid from DOA Fund: M.C. Smith Associates 52 572 32 Invokes to bo paid from Waler Bond Fund: McKeough Brothers. 52.3*0 00 Yoos: Josperse. May. Ketchum. Hawkins. Gray, Campbell. Brower. Bloom. White. Absent: None. Carried 8. Moved by Brower, supported by Moy thot tho special meeting of August 2. 19*4 and 5 epts mb er 12.19*4 bo approved with corrections to 8/2 typos. Yoos: AN Absent None. Carried 9. Moved by White, supported by Brower thot tho following consent items bo received ond ploc- ed two fwnily dwelling only on the Stalo H ighwoy not on mofor arterial street, and duplexes on any public hearing for Input frorn^^^oi^hbors. Planning Ordinance *775 renumbered ta *279 and 1*1 reading hold and up lor adoption an October 10, 19*4. Zion, a Christian band from Battle Crook (pictured at the back of tho dock), entertained tho Kountry Komfort residents and guests on Saturday afternoon following tho wogon ride, while everyone enjoyed cider and homemade dougl nuts. Historical Society extends McKeown Bridge fund raiser B) August Budget Status Report. No Comment. C) Report on 1013 W. Groont St. No contractors wont to take on patching tho roof at this point. They don’t want to take on the responsibility. D) A Spociai Meeting wkh council wifi bo hold on Octob sr 17. et 7:00 pun. ond will last 2-3 hour* to* MARTMH NEUMANN Attorney lor Mortgagee NEUMANN * CANJAR (1V10) Nonet TAKE NOTICE On November 10. 1**4 of 2 30 p.m.. in mo Barry Co*mfy Circuit Court. 220 W. State St County Courthouse Hostings. Michigan, before Honorable Richord M Shuster. Circuit Court Judge, o hearing wnl be held on tho petition of William M. Doherty requesting that ho bo ollowod to withdraw OS couraoi for R»chord Arden Woedoll in Circuit Court File No 93 233 DZ W4kam M Doherty (P41«*9) DIMMERS McPHKliPS * DOHERTY 221 South Braodwoy Hostmgs Ml 4*05* (*!♦) *45-95** (10 T7) guests □ foil ride through tho country side. Ordinance *275 denied for lock of quorum to pass ot tho August mooting bo returned to tho table lor discussion. Yoas: AN. Nays: Ono. (Brower). Ab­ sent: None. Carried. F0MCU2MNK NOTKC (Afl CsmBm) MORTGAGE SALE — Dofou h having boon mods m the terms and conditions of a certain mortgage mode by JOHN R. HOAG AND JANET C. HOAG, hush an rl and wife, of 12025 Florida. Oofton. Michigan 4*04*. Mortgagor, to CHRYSLER FIRST RNANC1AI SERVICES CORPORATION. Mortgages dated the 20th day ol November. 19*2. and recordad In Oso offkw of tho Register of Deeds, for tho County al Barry and State of Michigan, on the 1st day al December. A.D.. 1**2 in Uber 5*0 ol Barry County Records, on page B20 which said mortgage was thereafter on. to-wit the 30fh day of Non ember. A.D.. 1*92. assigned to Notions Credit Financial Services Corporation recorded on August 23. 1*«3 m lhe office of the Register of Deeds in Uber 9B1 lor said County of Barry County Records, an page 2B. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo. at the date of this notice, for principai and mtorost. tho sum of Seventy Six Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty Six and 54/IOOths Dollar. NATIONSCREDn FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Retident* of The Kountry KomfoH support core homo |u*t outside of Hottingt goto tpociol treot on Saturday. Darrell Jone* of Dolton brought hi* wogon and draft horse* to the homo which houses 12 oldorfy people and gave them ond their A) Minutes of 8/10/94 and accompanying materials from Airport Commission B) Minutes of 9/20/94 Zoning Board of Appeals C) Minutes of 8/8/94 library Board D) letter of isptsmbsr 19*4 from Keep Michigan Beautiful inc. Yoos: AN. Absent: None. Carried. 10. First reading of Ordinance <27* to omen-' the toning ordinance Section 3.130 Permitted UsosAdult Business. Up for adoption on October 10. 19*4. H t. . a koy. lampoon r* - * - u , ---------- J *uy■ ■ at ■ xwovwu suppocreo (W TO) Beginning ot a point 20 rads South of the Nor­ theast corner ol lhe Northwest 1/4 of Section 17, Town 1. North. Rango * West, thence South 10 reds, thence West B0 rods thence North 10 rods, thence East 80 rods to tho place ol beginning; Also. Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Nor­ thwest 1/4 of sold Soctkh* 17. thence South 20 rods, thence West 9 rods, more or less, to the center of the highway; thence Northwesterly along tho center of said highway to tho North section lino al said section; thence East to the place of Kountry Komfort residents get special fall treat will be open to tho publk. E) Resolution approving tho execution of lhe grant agreement by tho Oty and Deportment of Transportation for tho purpose of obtaining r- a--- -I ^*o a M »ox nw oovvaopmuni -I__ _- -- - ov nw » ---- . rwovrot wry County Airport under project M-26-0043-0194. Moved by Moy. supported by White that the above resolution bo adopted. Yeas: AU. Absent: None. Carried F) Director of Publk Services stated hydrants wilI bo flushed on October 11 and 12 and loaf pickup will start November I. and asked thot residents don t pul out until mxj month 19. City Attorney's Report: A) Commumcotion from Robert Picking concern­ ing loitering in lot. Attorney Fisher is meeting with Hastings City Bonk and private property owners. B) Recommendation re: setttomonf with Triad CATV. Bankruptcy Trustee has reached a settle­ ment with Wayne Wright for 534,000. Amerkable City have immunity from suit. No fur­ ther action. C) Recommendation for approving agreement with BofsHo Environmental Services. Moved by May. supported by Brower that council authorize the Moyor to sign license agreement with Bdsito Environmental Services to access property at Court and Michigan in remedial activities. Yeos: All. Abs^nt: None. Carried. 20. Moyer Groy notified council of a DOA meeting on Wednesday ot 2:00 p.m.; meeting Sopsombor 29. at 7:00 p.m. with merchants cHy and kids. Meet tho Manager on September X. from 4-6 in council chambers. Still seeking applko tions for the Airport Board and Planning Commis­ sion. Showed article from Grand Rapids Press on cookie dough business in tho Industrial Incubator. 21 Moved by Josperse supported by Campbell that the resolution to stay sections of Ordinance *2*0 of the Hostmgs Code under Chapter 4. Sec­ ttan* 4.2(3). 4.2(4). Section 4 5. Section 4.6(3). Sec tton 4.4(7). Section 4.6(*). for the Amorkon Cancer Society’s events on Friday. October 21. from *00 p.m. to Saturday. October 22. at 8 00 p.m. bo adopted Yoas: AH. Absent: None. Carried. 22 Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy to ad­ journ at 8 X p.m. Reao and approved Mary Lou Gray. Moyor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (10/X) The Bany County Historical Society's campaign to help save the one-lane, irontruss McKeown Bridge in Hastings Charter Township will continue until the needed S12.087 In local matching funds is raised. To dale, the Historical Society has raised more than S6.000 to help pay for needed renovations to close lhe bridge lo vehicle traffic and turn it into a pedestrian and fish­ ing bridge. Al a later date, plans call for a county park lo be developed al the bridge site, further enhancing its future. Continuing the fund raiser means that people can still by tickets for a drawing lhe Historical Society is conducting lo raise funds and that people and area businesses may still make donations "We're going to keep oo selling rifle tickets until all lhe money is raised." said Historical Society President Mike Hook. The raffle had originally been scheduled for Oct. 3. The Barry County Board of Commission­ ers accepted a local grant lo help with the cost and that will give the Society more time than originally thought to raise much- ing funds. The raffle prizes are a Fisher brand portable stereo system, with A&FM radio and casaette. valued at SI99. and donated by King's Music Center in Hastings: a free por­ trail sitting and one 8 A 10 photo, valued at S77 and donated by While's Photography ot Hastings: a toy 1956 John Deen Model 820 tractor, valued ■ S17 and donated by Thornappie Valley Equipment of Hastings: a pil­ low depicting a historic Bowens Mills feed sack and a pillow of another Michigan feed sack logo and an apron fexuring a Michigan feed sack logo design, donated by Diane Haines' Feed Sack Fashion Shop of Hast­ ings; an afghan donated by Doris Greenfield, a member of the county Historical Society: and a wil hanging featuring the McKeown Roarj bridge and a framed picture of the his­ toric McKeown bridge, donated by Allie Smith, also a member of the County Historical Society Tickets arc SI each or 6 for S5. They may be obtained from any Historical Society member, including Mike Hook. 945-4874: Jane Barlow. 945-3200: Joyce Weinbrecht. 945-5471; and Doris Greenfield. 945-5486. Historical Society members are also seek­ ing donations, which are tax deductible, from individuals, business and factories Donations may be sent to the McKeown Road Bridge Restoration. Bany Camry His­ torical Society. Diana M. Phillips, 532 W. Sager Rd. Hastings. Mi. 49058 Checks should be made payable to the Bany County Historical Society. GRAND VALLEY CO-OP CREDIT UNION Credit unions are financial institutions owned by their members and run by a volunteer Board of Directors elected by the members of the credit union. The credit union's purpose is to encourage savings among its members, to create a source of lending al competitive rates of interest, and to provide financial services designed to meet the everydsy needs of its members. The more you psrticipule. the more yon will benefit. Thanks to this cooperative spirit and people helping people philosophy, credit unions are able to help members face the financial challenges of the "90s. Why not join the more than 95 million other members around the world when we all celebrate the benefits of credit union membership on International Credit Union Day. Thursday. October 20th. 1994. You an Invited to shnn in refreshments at any of <mr offices oo Credk Union Day, Thursday, October 20th. OPEN TO ALL — MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED Come join us for a new financial experience. 329 N. Michigan Ave., Hastings, MI Phone 945-9754 �The Hastlnos Banner — Thursday, October 20, 1994 — Page 11 LEGAL NOTICES: hove lo *«4p with this? Olson: Ho hot assisted tho police deportment in putting together o 'ocol or oo network which woo PC driven micro computer. Ho would need to know potent compontet to work with. Ho suggested wo stay owoy from proprietory system. Once you ore locked in you pay enormous lees Brower: I don't moon to bo funny or anything, but looking at your oillHolloni and envolvement in hobblot skills etc., when do you hove time to work? Olson. Ho does put o lot of hours in with city, which it port of hit life Ho it very active in hit community. church ond music and work and like to bo involved. Hawkins Your resume soys you hove ad­ ministered grants Could you specify what grant programs you have administered, State ond Federal in your city? Olson $300 000 CDbG thru Smail Cities Streetscape with $430,000 local money to do downtown streetscape. Mo wrote tho grant ond kept track of grant requirements There woe a $74,000 Drift grant which they hod to opt oui on as property owners would net let them do on- their C/Ds so they roll over at different times, in­ vestments are pretty limited by low For job descriptions is done by software with ADA in H. Classifications depend on several factors ond requiramons and con bo custom tailored Brewer Whot do you perceive to bo the city managers responsibility lo implement, polices or administration? Olson: The city manager is responsible to imple­ ment whot council wishes and to provide options for policy lor council to study and lend or shore ex­ pertise ond recommend and council makes deci­ sion and manager corries it out. Hawkins Considering your background whot do you consider your strength in city problems. Olson: Finance, planning, infrastructure and public works May: Whot would bo your plan of action to make publK safety more visible? Relocate to o better facility? Olson Thera ora a variety of ways to ac­ complish. Have a public safety building house police, fire and ambulance service. Purchase a structure by bonding, or a purchase contract. Ex­ amine the options and got the best deal This would bo difficult, given your currant mileage cap Penrod: Part of his city .manager fob in Charlotte money Ketchum In your resume you indicated you work with In establishing that ond did you en­ tity subsidize with a lino Item? didroL Oddh lor Id* petition? Olson There wore things ho had to look at. Mo woe going on hie fifth year and had accomplished a —J wa Kin . -I. - 4 ana 1 oo|ocirves -*» - - t- 4ana 4- —4naa ^wwr or ms poors ‘ .income —a^^a ceriing ~ - ill----- LA* - - o* . cnuaran jl <l i _ ■ s tvxnsa rws rae Snas mrae college to think of. ho hoe family and friends on this side of the state and likes tho location. Campbell What's your approach to technology so far os computer graphics, engineering and accounting? Ohan; Technology is hero to stay and wo must loom to work with W. Ho is not familiar with graphics and engineering. Ho can go thru blue prints but can't imput into computer. Me doesn't hare tho skMs. No doae believe in H and is a way Gray: ProsonH> there ora lour department hove tub ordin otes. If you have a disagreement with your subordinate and both foil their position woo tho correct ore. how would you roach a pro­ per decision and how would you interact with dapartmoat hoods subordinate. Campbell: Tho budget process and your ability to budget and put together $3.3 million budget and generate revenue, are you familiar with thot and user lees and grants? Ohan: Yes. He doesn't use the traditional budget pre cost. Mo likes a team work situation. Ho sits down with department heads and goes thru It and sees what they can work with. User fees ora Options for service. Park foes etc. You have to make sura you don't price yourself out of tho market. C^Mai charges used to supplement water and sower fund. Options ora limited. Municipal in­ come tax is another way. It's a political bomb shell. council q. estions. He stated that Hastings is a well run^ctty and has functioned for several years council manager farm of government and what are our expectationsT IS minute brack. 3:30 p.m. Applicant Howard Penrod acting Oty Manager of Albion. .j council —~.** , cierv -I- < ana .aJ aa ~ . xncrtaeo. ia. -■— a oo sne -o xptatnoa the stipulated rules of order and quo.Boning offered? Gray: This is the first manager position lor tho Qty of Hastings. The Individual chosen will hove a wpwKWTi ran m curving cur mo promo Of mot person. Please describe to us In detail your Penrod- Mo would describe his stylo as adaptive. No one stylo fits every situation. Ho usee the golden rule approach. Manage people as you would kko to bo managed Department heads should be allowed to do their jobs ^vsd sometimes they need encouragement or extra attention. Tho managers, job is to put resources together to allow those ho works with to do whot they are hired to do. No believes in tho team approach. Ho fools this Is his best asset. Presently in AJbbrt ho •» trying to logeths' lor a common goal. Jespr •so: Can you toil us whot you think the of actu il fob and how you as a city manager would deal » th tho medio? Penrod: Mo should bo active in tho community and he active In community services. school study groups, keep dal. etc. Tho medio ta traded tho same OS council. Very honest and forthright and open and abreast of what's happening. Ketchum. Your cover letter was dated 6/10. You became employed in Albion 6/6. So in lour days you applied lor another position. Am I understan­ dbag that? Penrod: Albion is interim until they find a par­ manent manager. Ho s indicated io them ho ta in*a«a—Al Lm a pmu ^a - -•* — M a Ln — * * — *rar — ^^^^paoy- - *nw is *^o^^xwig •went and ta taBung with other cttioe. Ho started die process in tho winter of 19*3 when Charlotte •w At to worti put. White: Tho Oty hoe a ton year old computer dork and Treasurer. What bockground'diryou have in helping us to purchase $10,000. tf the right WhZTh? JX ^WM^XTrnriX^Mawriutki ho aH system analysis Ho tabled with each department to find out needs and equipment weed entire organization. He installed PC environment in network (Novell) and feels ho has a lot of knowledge In PC area and could bring a lot to that Brower: passed. Hawkins: With you. experience you hmm ad mintatorad several grants. Can you toll what grants you've administered Staff or writhin the system. Ho wouldn’t ox- Administratl received twenty-two grants. An PAA grant $5,000,000 lor airport, and several smaller grants. A tree grant, rafire od crossing grant, involved In as <m assistant dfy manager In a $6,000,000 WWTP ^May Being this ta going to bo our ftotftwm city manager, tho manger wm hove the responsibility of helping upyods the public safety and bring them to tho light of day. What would bo your first move io solve tho pcob’om of getting tho police department out of the bceemsnt? Penrad: Seek out existing building or build H funding could bo found. They should bo located where it ta vis Ibis and accessible to tho public with the best rasp o ns s time. Moy: Wo are looking for pie In the sky funding and wo have not boon able to find secret funding to come up with Penrod: Thera ta very limited grants for that typo of activity. Campbell What is your attitude and approach to technology and data management In engineering and graphics and are you on top of tho situation? Penrod. Ho fools ho has tho ........ . dps to Impis mont. Would need o consultant In the system work You need to analyze what's being done and how and what you went to improve upon. It's a lot of work but is very straight forward. Ho ta for tho Gtt program and is on top of it. Gray: Presently we hove four department hoods who serve under tho direction of tho mayor and they hove subordinates, under the now charter those deportment hoods would bo your subdordinotes H you had a das agreement with your subordinates and both felt they were correct, how would you reach a decision ond how would you In­ teract with department hoods subordinates? Penrod Not sure if it is o disciplinory or pro codural problem Grov Procedural Penrod M procedural ho would have a staff meeting and dneuss openly and resolve Someone has to make a decision and the manager would make it. With the subordinate the lines of authori­ ty are important. Ho wotdd keep in touch and wo.x with the chain of command ond would help if need­ ed. Ho doesn f like to show someone up and would projects and how council. He would Hawkins: Based on your Moy: Is there something thot education ond �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20, 1994 Hastings kickers score four shut outs, one loss in last five games The Hmings soccer icun is turning in skills tor lhe district championships with four shixouu and a 4-3 loss lo OK Blue­ leading Middleville, over the past two weeks The keepers for Hastings are Travis Moore and Chad Price. The latest shut out. a 5-0 affair against lakewood. Tuesday, had several players kicking goals passed lakewood keeper Man McNatt early in the contest. Coach Doug Mepham said the team let down after scoring the four goals early. Jeff Storrs scored the lone second-half goal in lhe contest with less than 15 seconds off lhe clock I akewood's defense then stiffened and lhe ball was in msd-field more than near the goals Hastings was coming off a 10-0 mercyshonened game against Battle Creek Penn field Red hies. Chns Stafford. Kevin Shuford. NEW DISTRICT SOCCER PEARINGS Ryan Gillons. Derek Chandler. Storrs. Danaan deGoa and Jim Robbe all had goals in lhe game The Saxons and Middleville were headed to a 3-3 lie. Oct. 12. until lhe Trojans Initi­ ated its "special play" late in lhe game Trojan keeper Steve Converse left his goal and sprinted lhe length of lhe field on a TK corner kick. He was able lo shield oui the Hastings keeper and allowed another Trojan to slip lhe ball high in the right comer of lhe nei files convened three penalty kicks in the game lo keep Hastings even wuh die Trolans. In the win over Allegan. Oct. 4, files scored four goals. Shuford had two and Gillons had onr In lhe shul out over Harper Creek. Slorrs. Gillons. files and Stafford all had scores The Hastings team received a first-round bye In the district tournament which begins next week. (See adjoining bracket) Mika OpdskJ does his patented nip throw In during the game agalnsl Lakewood. Tuesday Mike Toburen moves In to steal the ball away from Lakewood’s Luke Henderson , in the 5-0 win. Tuesday t HHS varsity eagers fall to Sturgis, Gull Lake Hastings’ Dank Chancier dears tie bet Irani crwueNng Trojan Jason Onton In last week’s 4-3 loss to MtManSe. Junior varsity football team defeats Marshall The Haxung* Saxons J.V. football team once again came from behmd ia a game and defeated Marshall 24-14. A strong effort oa both offeme and defense waa needed to preserve the Sa/om* fifth win of the year Marshall jumped out to an early ^ad when a runner scampered 31 yards for a first quarter score. They added the rwo-pomt cooversion far an 4*0 lead. The real of the game was almost all Hastings as the Saxons would score three unanswered touchdowns The first score came when T.J Deal ran around right end for 13 yards The touchdown was set up when Ken Cross Hocked a Mar­ shall punt The pass from Travis Coy to Jamie James for the extra two points was mcompiae Hastings .'.^ally took the lead for good when Ken Cross ran a reverse in from the five-yard line bee at the second quarter, allowing the Saxons lo take a 12-4 lead uno the locker room at halftone. The Saxons added to that lead m the third quarter when, fol lowing a 52-yard ran by James. Jay Townsend took the ball into the end aoee from the eight-yard line. Townsend atoo added the two-porat conversion to give Hastings a 20-8 lead. Each team added one more score, the Saxon tatty coming from a ran up the middle by James. Deal totaled 106 yards on 20 carries and Jamie James added 86 yards in seven carries as lac Saxons gained 213 yards on the ground. Travis Coy also added 37 yards passing by completing five passes in eight attempts. “The key co this game was the defense,*’ said Coach Sieve take That defense was an­ chored by Ken Cross and Jay Bolthouse who each tallied nine tackles. James added eight tackles of his own. "'The entire defense should be commend­ ed.** said Coach Jeff Denny. “Any time you can hold a team to 150 yurds of offense and not allow a completed pass. you have done The junior Saxons will travel to Lakeview tonight (Oct. 20) to lake on the undefeated Spartans at 6:30 p.m. Hastings frosh lose to Marshall The Hastings freshmen football team km to Marshall 244) last Thursday Bnan Alien led the Saxons m rashing w ith 25 yards on seven carries. The usually potent freshmen rashing game was held to nly 46 yards on 22 carries. The Saxons fared even worse tn the passing game, gaming 32 yards on three completions, with Doug Varney. David Rose and Jeremy Workman each making a reception * "Marshall had very quick, strong linebackers and defensive backs, as soon as we broke the I me of scrimmage they were on us and stuffed our running game,** said Coach Scott Allan “This Redskin team was a very good team, however. 1 do think we need to slop making so many mistakes like missed blocks and penalties and we can compete with teams like Marshall.” Marshall scored on 23. 24. 46 and 66-ysrd plays n Iru if over 300 yards of offense "At times out defense played well, although it ■ bard lo believe looking at the statistics." said Coach Larry Chrasopber "Mau Malik had a super game with 10 tackles. Tun Easy. Mau Moore and Richie had a number of tackles as well, some of our assignments were missed which resulted in big gains for the Redskins ' The freshmen are 5-2 and play al Bartie Creek Lakeview today (Oct 20) Frosh split in week’s eager play The Hastings freshman girls basketball team defeated Sturgis. Tuesday, but lost to Gull Lake. Oct 13 In the win over Sturgis. Tnsh McKee jgh scared 10 and Aleisha Miller and Sarah Bcligraph had 10 points in 'he game as the Saxon won 45-33. Hasting* jumped out in the second quarter after tying the first quarter at eight points each The frosh Saxons outscored the froan Trojan 16-7 in the second to secure the win. McKeough led the team in rebounds with five and Bess Lyons had four assists The team was nipped by Gull l^ake 42-40. last week Sarah Hayes had 11 points to lead the team and My lea deGoa had 10 points The team will be at Coldwater tonight (Oct. 20) and will host Harpei Creek. Tuesday ; The Hastings varsity girls basketball team lest to Sturgis 59-48. Tuesday and to Gull Lake 54-27. Oct. 13 The Lady Saxons played a close game with the Lady Trojans, with the exception of the second quarter la that eight minutes. Trojan Krtrtrt gtklte scored 10 of her 14 points as lhe team ran up 22 points in the quarter, hitting 10 of 12 tries. Sturgis' Rachel Pierson was the top scorer in the game with 20 points. leading the way for Hastings was Mindy Schaubel with 13. including five for eight from the free-throw line. She also made six of her seven tries from the field. Rachel Young had 12 points in the game. 11 steals and four assists Schaubel also had seven rebounds and Sarah McKeough dished off three assists. Daniel Dipert hit two pressured threepoint goals in the fourth quarter in an effort to get the Saxons back in the game In the loss to Gull I-ake. the I-ady Blue Devils. Schaubel was the only Saxon to hit in double figures with 11 points C. Hammer of Gull lake was the leading scorer in the contest with 18 points, nine of which came in the first quarter The Lady Saxons arc now 3-10 overall and 2-7 in the Twin Valley The team will be at Coldwater tonight (Oct. 20) and will host Harper Creek. Tuesday in a pair of Twin Valley contests. Saxonjayvee eagers win two Hastings' Moi'y Arnold scrambles along the baseline after pulling down a loose ban in the loss against Sturgis. Tuesday. in hoop action Strong defense was the name of the game as Hastings junior varsity girls basketball team defeated Sturgis 39-32. Tuesday. The team also stopped Gull Lake 55-48. Oa. 13. In the win over the junior Trojans. Summer Gillons had seven steals and Rebecca Mepham had nine rebounds to lead the defense The game was put away in the third quarter when Hastings outscored Sturgis 11-4. Gilfous scored 16 points in the game and Mepham had 12. Coach Steve Kaiser said it was a well played game on the part of both teams and that Gillons had a great defensive effort. In the win over Gull Lake. Mepham was the leading scirer with 19 points. Gillons had 13 m the game Mepham also led in rebounds with 11 and Katie Willison had 10. Stephanie Jiles and Mepham also had four steals in the game Hastings was slow getting out of the gate as lhe junior Blue Devils doubled Hastings scoring in the first eight minutes 12-6 The junior Saxons returned the favor in the second period doubling Gull Lake's score 16-8. Through the second half. Hastings continued to score the key baskets for the wm The team will be at Coldwater tonight (Oct. 20) anj will host Harper Creek. Tuesday Mindy Schaubel splits the defenders for two of her 13 points against Sturgis. Tuesday night • �DK takes on 6-1 Paw Paw in KVA Maple Valley tries for SMAA title; Hastings goes for .500 overall Maple Valley will be loo*inf io aecure lhe Southern Michigan Athletic Aaaodalion title with a win at Battle Creek St. Philip. Saturday The Lloo* clinched at least a lie for the title with as 14-7 win over Leslie. Inal week Si. Philip, who play thru home games on the Battle Cree* Central field, are 4-1 in lhe SMAA and 6-1 overall. They defeated LuLunaer tan Laport. Ind. 53-0 last week and with a win. would put themselves. Maple Valley and Olivet slop lhe hoard for the SMAA title Last week, the Maple Valley defense slopped Leslie from scoring twice after moving inside the Maple Valley 10-yard line Quarterback Gabe Pnddy completed a long paaa to Pete Kellepourey which ale up the bulk ot the field on a drive in the second quarter, then pushed his way in from the cae-yard Ime for the first score at the game. With three minutes left In lhe third quarter. Josh Brace look a hand off from Priddy and bullied hu way through from four yards out to pul lhe Lions up to stay Game time is at 7:30 al the field oo VanBuren St. In Battle Cicek Hastings will play boat to Battle Creek i way iugin. The Saxon defense scared a safety lae in the game last week to stop Marshall 15*17. Chris Hawthorne shoved a tackier aside and blocked a Marshall punt. The ball went to the end zone and was covered by a Redskin. Levi Haight made sure he didn't leave the end zone with the ball. Rick Rain stopped a drive by the Redskins late in the game with a key interception. The touchdowns for Hastings were scored by Cole Bowen who carried both in. He had 26 carries for 165 yards in the game. Quanerback Dan Sherry completed five passes for 32 yards and threw both two point conversions to Rick Rains. The Saxon record is now 3-3 in the Twin Valley and 3-4 overall. Battle Creek Lakeview is coming off a 35-12 drubbing of Albion and is 3-3 in the conference and 4-3 overall. Delton is on the road lo Paw Paw. who is undefeated in the KVA al 6-1. The Panthers defeated Mattawan last week 20-6 to move into second place in the Kalamazoo Valley Aaoc+rton. Gary Fisher scored Jte first TD for the Panthers on the <rive following the Wildcats* only scoring drive. Quanerback Howie Shattuck hit Antonio Uceaga in the far comer of the end zone with 14 seconds left in the first half for the second score for Delton The final score was set up when Ben Haneckow knocked the ball loose from the Wildcats leading running back deep in Mattawan territory. Fisher recovered and two plays later. Shattuck busted the line for six points Delton is 4-2 in the KVA and 5-2 overall. Paw Paw shut out Galesburg-Augusta last week. 13-0 to remain perfect at 6-0 in the KVA. The Redskins are 6-1 overall. Lakewood is coming off a 7-0 shul out by Eaton Rapids The loss dropped the Vikings to 3-4 overall and 2-3 in the Capital Circuit. Lakewood will host Ovid-Elsie in lhe Vikings’ final home game of the season The Marauders are 2-5 overall and 2-3 in the Mid Michigan B Conference. They will be coming off 26-14 win over Alma, last week. Middleville is hoping to rebound from its 55-15 beating at the hands of Coopersville last week. The Trojans got scores from Steve Austin and Roger Ptrez. Austin's oo a pass from Andy Brewer and Perez's on a run late in the game Dwight Wade ran in one two-point conversion and Ed Solomon kicked in extra The team is now 1-5 in lhe OK Blue and 1-6 overall. The Trojans will be at Hamilton this week in OK Blue action Boys finish 8th overall in cross country meet Jokh Bratx hokk •» tel dow at ho got* M from two skies by Losbti deientters m the win over Rte BMck Hewfcs. (Photo by Perry Hardh) Hastings Fall Co-ed Softball Bosley s/Law and Disorder beat M A R Eagineenng Inc. Score: 18-17. MAR Engineering Inc. beat Maple Valley Merchants. Score: 8-7. YMCA Women's VoHeybaM Hastings girls 3rd in TV jamboree Charlssa Shaw was ninth overall and Marte DeWitt waa lOrh at the Hastings girts cross country team finished third in tbe Twin Valley Jamboree. Monday Shaw ftmahed lhe run tn 21 mtnutes and DeWitt creward the t^ie in 21:33. Nicole Wood ftmahed in 12th with a time of 21:40. Lori MaivtBe wm 13tb at 21:43 and Katie Thoma* waa 38th at 24X11 lo wind up the rowing of 81 points tor the Haninga harriers. Also running, but not par: ot 0— scoring waa Michelle Gole at 24:20. Danielle Goto al 24:21 and Rochelle Day ■ 24:52. Sturgis look flni In the meet with a team acore at 65. followed by Hillsdale with 70. The top runner waa Coldwater* Amber Crenshaw. clocking in at 1953. The boys team finished lo eighth place. Tim Rounds waa tbe leading runner for the Saxon* with a lime ot 18:26, which waa good for 27th place. Ryan Willard ftmahed in 38lh place with a time ot 1928. Man Birman waa 43rd al 1953. Brad Buslance waa 54ib at 20.17 and Jeremy Kelly waa 6lai at 20.35 to round out tbe acoring. Alao running but not part of tbe acoring war Nick Bryan al 21:03. Rob Dixon at 20:30 and Paul Koutr at 22:31. Coldwater woo the boy* meet with a learn acore ot 65. followed by Albion al 70 and Htlladalc at 78. The tup runner waa Albion* Charlten Morgan who ftmahed with a lime of 16:18. AL tapir W-L Rob's Gun and Tackle.................................... 14-1 Winebrenaer Consiructk<n............................. 8-7 Sound Express................................................... 6-6 Leafwood Lumber.............................................&6 Hasiings Burial Vault......................................3-9 ICS...................................................................... 2-10 B Letfue Ink Spots................... ........................................15-3 Snider Saiellrtes............................................... 13-2 Crystal Flaah..................................................... 104 Ray James Electric.......................................... 8-10 Garrison/Hanover House............................. 8-10 Goodenough Goodies...................................... 7-8 Title Office........................................................4-14 W. E. tfltss........................................................ 1-14 Okie Towne Tavern fl beat Okie Towne Tavem 12. Score: 16-16. Schedule for Thursday. Oct. 20 — 6:00 p.m. Boaley’i/Law and Disorder vs. Okie Towne Tavern f2; 7:15 p.m.. Okk Towne Tavern fl vs. Maple Valley Merchants. YMCA AM 3 3 BaaketbaB Boriey.............................................................. 4-1 Garriaon............................................................. 3-2 VanHoulen.......................................................... 3-2 Cot'xgfim...............................................................0-4 Karate Correction: Due lo an editing error, the name of Sonja Webb was inadvertently left out of last week* Banner (Oct. 13) article on the Hastings Karate Club* recent tournament. She look a third place In sparring as a Brown Belt The sporli department regrets the omitavTo. Sax®J V soccer team secures 94-3 record <n. Th* Hastings junior vwefty soccer team ran ha record ■> 9-4-3 with win; over Lake­ wood and Byron Center, r. toss » MidAeviOe and a lie with Spana, recently. la the win over boating latewood. Tues­ day. tbe Saxons abut out tbe Vikings 4X). Mark Arena and Andy Vankoevertng coraMncd st trerpyr for the shut cut Larry Bailey and Eric McCarty scored two goala in the game and assists were handrif out by Garren Gonzales, Peter Lewi*. Ed VaasterMoten and Ben SpMr Th* Saxon* had 21 abort oo goal io Lakewood* 12. The junior Saxona and Sparta played an even game Oct. 13. Spana scored a goal in lhe lint half and Evan Winkler shuttled a na* lo Larry Bailey late in the game for fiaaringa'only score. Hasting* bad 14 abort on goal and Sparta had 13. According » coach Larry Melcndy funback* Teague OMara. VanderMoien. Spahr. Alex Voa* and Zac Deming played very aggreadvely to keep the ball away from the net. The team lou to* very strong Middleville junior vanity team which has given up only eight goala all aeaaon. 1-0. Oct 12. The undefeated junior Trojans have Watoaadny FJ4. Harr Care Career 17-7; HAS Machme IM. Varney's Streiea IM. Mate* Fh. If-IO. NaabnBe Chiropractic 14-10; Fneadly Home Pwtie* 11-13; Ere aad Eye Tparnlati 11-13. Lifctyiu 10-14; Mufm 7-17; Valley Realty 6-18. Mgh Game* and Serin - L Elliston I9OTT7; S. Brimmer 193-517; K. Sutfin 192-503; E Vaaeree 185-489. S. Brimmer I984OT: S. Prraia^ni 163-467; R. Reichard 161-442; C. Wamoa 142-400: B. H«h 157-424; D MOore 141-409. D. Brewer 142-384. 1. Doaaer 157-376; B. Hathaway 149. T Chnaaopber 171; B. Blakely 160; C. SteBrehargrr 159. B. Wilaoa 156; L. Yoder 158; B. Norn* 155: C. Tramball 135; J. Hagl'i 144 Rneraide Cemetery 14-10; Onekea Market 11-13; Maeoo-Davra Lme 8-16; Macher T Cun I Faaahas 8-16. Gaaaaa aod Saaire — V. Craneadeat 158-440; M. Wdkea 170; F. Aremrt 173; M. Earen 143; C. Curat 140; S. Neymeryer 170; L. Balaam 192; B. Routh 165; B. Rnadi 141. Setoar Ckiaem Woodmaaree 17-7; Friend 17-7; D. Hall 16-8: Brodock IM Nmh IM. Otn 14-10. M Hall 14-10; Beckwith 13-11; Keeler 13-11; Brewer 12-12; Movcoulu 12-12: Ladeacher I1H-I2H; Schlactaer 11-13; rurmprl I0H-I3M; Snyder 915: Jesick 6-18; N. Hall 6-18; Kaannky 4-20 Ladka Goad Cana* - E Merecar 183; B. Moore 173; F. Caadeberry 169; M Dull 169; J. Bichredan* 158; F Sdamder 163. A GoBmck 132; M Spohtra 129. L. Friend 145; M Carpeaaer 114; L Wellman 123 Man* Goad Game - C. Baker 200; L. Perry 174; N Hall 172; B Fooer 175; D. Dm 171; T Spobtra 190; R Scblacbter 179. F Otn 176; H. Keeler 181; J Beckwah 173; W. Brodock 187; B. Vrogindewer 138; G Teachnna 160. 1 Mercer 158; M Garter 156 Kent Od IM. Dorothy 1 17-7; Carbon Ceaaer Eac. 16-8; Hecker Im. 11-13; ->cnnett M. 5-19; DJ. Elecinc 5-19. Good Gamre and Sertea - M Dull 154; L. Chain. 204-561; B Maker I6M5I. F Bnnea 150406. K Fowler 157-433. Tharaday Twialera Hattmgv Bank 16-8. Uavtey Tunc- 15-9. ■• • imj* j* • . *re-i -1, .c. «.. . ..xj Ccxxiey and Winkler. Melendy said the defense waa led by Man Toburen. Alex Vena. VanderMoien and GMan and were the key lo keeping the Bulldopt from acoring in me second half The team* final game a icoight (Oct. 20). hosting Grand ledge ouacored me* opponents 44-8 tin* year, todudtng more than a hatf-doeen abut out* Haadnga defeated Byron Center 3-1. Oct 10. Gonzalea had two goala In tbe second half to pace the Saxona and Larry Bailey added tlx third goal Aaaiati were made by McCarty. Kevin Monday Mitera TK Laanea 17-7; Michek* IM. Throe Poma Tack IM. Hartzier Toon 14-10; Hanrep Bowl Smen 11-13; lo t Bookkrep 10-1-4; Unique Waahtub Duo 10-14; Gwrbacha 10-14; Mr Brace* 9-15; Outward Appearaace 9-15; Rowdie Giria 915. Gawd Garere and Seriea — J. Ogdea 217-528: R. Slwpiey 202-562; D. Lam 174-461; M. Snyder 177-478; J. McMillon 167-497; V. Piem 204-535; D. Kelley 195-530. G. Gdnoa 169-490: H. Service 186463 Gand Caret* - A Swanton 142; F. Owrbach 186; G. Out 178; B Thomaaon 158; K. Trieweder 154; B. Andera 167; M. Marton 173:1. Mercer 166; R. Bennett 121; D. Grau 140; R. Kuempel 136; A. Hall 159; C. Graham 168; H. Hewn 161; S. Cooley 156; 8. Soimes 156. Tburadey Aa^A Ray lamer Elec. 19-9. Outboard Ina 16-12; Natbvtlle Chiro 16-12; Big B* 15-13; Up. aad Dowm 15-13. Mddeuca Inc. 13-15; Cedar Creek 5-15; Hollman* 5-15. Good Gamre and Serba _ B Faul 192 518; S. Varney 174-475; S. Grinage 208; C Rore 136; A Hoffman 133; C Burpee 170; T. Dumeb 186; D. Brooks 170-491; 3. Row 172; L. Wataoa 177; S. Everett 151; L. Colvre 173; B Hayes ITS; C. McGinn 164; D Snyder 168; B Moody 219578 Sab) Night Mixed Fearsome 4 17-7; Holey Rollers IM. Freemans I4H-9M; Und Hogs 14-10; Undrctded 14-10; HAL 13-11 Fnentb 13-11. Taantann* 13-7; Hocker Crew 12-8; Mnfib 11-13; Drehards 11-9; Alley Cab I0H-I3H; B S en 10-14. Dynwnnea 10-14; Rookres 911; Really Rcktens 916; 9 and a Wiggle 7-17; Begmnen 6-18 Wrenaaw High Gants and Serba - D Kelley 183-530; K. Becker 197-512; S. San bora 180486; D Lambeth 172 458; L Deva 169455; T. Huey 155424; D. Sorder 167-422; B. Brees 143-389; S. Craven 147-353: L Barnum 203: S. Neymetyer 181; D Baramur 178; C. Wilcox 177; D Van Campen 173; M. Snyder 170; D Hughes 167; D. Vickers 139; B Aspinall 98 Men* High Game* and Serb* - R. Crave* 211-552; R Lurie 201-533; B Hodges 181-511; R Swift 210486; W. Friend 178-482; M Crore 169-471; D Friend 171-451; J Kohler 216; R Bowman 185; 1. Baramus 176; I. Smith 173: S. Sanboro 167; S. Krallman 163; McClurkin 162; M. Freeman 153; T lames 148. Tbe Hastlnj t third and fourth grade football team i loaed out its aeaaon with a perfect 6-0 re. ord by defeating Pcnnfteld 18-0. Saturday. Dustin B.iwman scored bls 11 th touchdown of lhe season to atari the scoring. Brandon Barcroft scored tbe second touchdown and Drew Bowman ran 50 yards for lhe final Hasrinp TD. Chad Ferguson bad three "touchdown­ saving tackle*, running down tbe running back from behind, to lead the defenae. Stephen Tyrrell waa singled out as having a great ‘jame al left defensive end. The entire defense, according lo lhe coaches, which was led by Dustin Bowman and Jesae Berg, played a superb game lo aecure the shut out. Tbe coaches said tbe perfect season was aided by the parents who volunteered their lime lo the team and made lime to get lhe kids lo practice and lhe games. The fifth and sixth grade team was ttiut out in a long battle with Harper Creek. The young Hastings learn finished tbe season 3­ 3. Harper Creek came imo tbe game averaging 24 point per game, but were nearly shut down by Hastings' defense. Dan Slaughter led the defense with nine tackles and Jerry LaDere had five. Sean Tefft. Teddy Greenfield and Slaughter had several good runs in lhe game but were held abort ot the goal line. Tbe coaches said tbe team worked bard and had a kx of fun this season and in return, were fun to coach. They thanked the parents, friends, families and cheerleaders who came out to watch the kids play. Tbe seventh grade learn fought tn a 20-20 lie with Belding to finish the season at 4-1I. Quarterback Ryan Eltzrolb bit Mike Farley three times for touchdown receptions The running backs. David Welton. Joe Bekker. Joab Malik. Robby Lee. Juttin Titus and Gcrrin Gonsalves also bad good runs according lo lhe coaches. A host of defenders were leading tacklers and John Eggers, Bekker and Wellon recovered fumbles. The coaches thanked lhe parents who volunteered lheir time and effort to he'p lhe kids and lhe team. The eighth grade team was defeated by Belding 36-12 to end the season 3-3. Shane Slaughter and David Barnum carried in the touchdown scores for Hastings Also shining on offense was Mike Nyatrom and Bobby Cole, according to the coaches. The coaches said they would like to thank Hastings High School Athletic Director Tim Jobnsioo and lhe Hasting* athletic department for the use of Johnson* Held and the press box for the home gamer, and the parents for volunteering to help the team Sunday Afternoon Mixed The Rebels 12-12; FGh 14-ift Who* Next I3-II;4H* 14-10; C A N 8-16; Soks 2 Be U 11-13; Most Toys 11-13; Want to Be* 13-11. Wreneaa High Games and Series — B . Jacobs 118; B. McDonald 119; P. Cogswell 134; N Lambert 156. S Larke 148; M Her­ man 113; G. Hermon 156; A. Gross 135; A. Redman 145; T. Redman 150 Men* High Games and Series — P Stanhope 160; J. lacobs 171; W Cogswell 144; K. Lambeth 166; R. Leos 178; P King 162; J. Kohler 183; D Hermon 136; J Her­ man 166; K Greenfield 215: T Burch 154; D. Hermon Ir. 156; R. Fay 176; S. Redman 183; B Redman 192-205-573. Tuesday Mixed MaaoWDavu Line 25-5; Lil Demons 18-10; Country Bumpkins 17-11; Pin Seekers 15-13; Consumers Concrete 14-14; Woodmansee Construction 13-15; Gillons Construction 1315; Thornapple Lake Trading Pou 10-18; Neil’s Printing 10-18; Black Sheep 919. Mens High Gaines A Series L Wallace 178; H. Bowman 185; M Guy 187;K.Greenfield 173;S.Hyde l69;MChrittlansen 170-467. Womens High frames & Seriei V. Scobey 154; T. Brodock 176. “Bad Boys” undefeated The Hastings third and fourth grade "Bad Boy*’ football team finished the aeaaon with a perfect 6-0 record. Members of lhe team Include Drew Bowman Chad Hess Ryan Ferguson, Chad Ferguson. Anthony Rambin. James Kimmel Brvan 1 rw' Chris Hoa*n. Dustin Bowman. Justin Mak*. John Farley. Jerry Edmond Brandon Barcroft. Josh Badey. Joey Aspnal Hearn VartBetaan. Aaron SrSderRobo” f.etds Broc Reaser Nathan Setoy. Brian Dorrw*. Paul. Garren. Steven Tyrell and Jesse Berg The team was coached by Bob Bamum. Greg Seobm ai<j Bnan Donnmi �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 20, 19°4 7th grade eagers still perfect rebounds and six steals to lead the young Saxons Jessica Crowley had nine points and Su­ san Hubbard had six points and four re­ After finishing the regular season 10-0. the Hastings seventh grade basketball teams bead to tbe championship round of lhe Hast­ ings Invitational after defeating Ionia 35-12, Tuesday. The seventh grade combined team will face Battle Creek'- W.K. Kellogg for the championship, tonight (Oct. 20) at the middle school. In the win over Ionia in tbe first round. Virginia Jennings had 12 points, three bounds. Jill Williams had seven steals and five re­ bounds m go with her two points. Three other players also saved Both the Blue and Gold seventh grade teams ended the season with wins over Gull Lake. Tbe Blue team won 24-20. Oct. 13 with Erica Bamuu) having 11 points, six re­ bounds and six steals. Jessica Golc had Tour points, four steals and four rebounds and l-acy Pittclkow had five steals to go with her two points Four other girls also scored for the team. Coach Richard Nauta said tbe team was down by a couple of baskets most of the game, but tbe team kept its composure and the press caused some turnovers which led lo some easy batkeu and lhe win. The Gold learn remained perfect with a 52-22 win Crowley had 13 points. Jennings had 12 poinu. four rehounds and three steals. Susan Hubbard had 12 poinu, Stephanie Conrad had eight poinu and seven rebounds Four other girls also scored for lhe learn. Nauta said it was an "all around great game at both ends of the court" for Hastings LEGAL NOTICE 8th grade eagers move to consolation SPECIAL MINUTES Nmcxi XX, DHBMM 1, Mcnow ».!»» Mmcu xmi am> CMUTn s, ximcLi XVW, THE CITY OF HASTINGS ORDAINS thot Chapter 3. Artado XN. Division I. Section 3. 199 Article XVI. Artido XVM/2; ond Chapter 3. Artacio XVM. Dhri- other typo* ol principal building* shall moot tho re- (5) Lot Area and Width. (a) Single family dwelling* - 9900 *q. fl. with o minimum lot width of 75 feet at the minimum re­ quired front sethock ol 30 loot. 5500 *q. ft. per dwelling with a minimum lot width ol 100 loot at the minimum required front totbactt Com No. 93-000771-CH-S PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION a foderolly chortered credit union. Plaintiff. JAMES E &IM1NGTON _nd JANET E. SWUNGTON. Jointly and severally, ond HAYFORD. Defendants Stephen L. Haslett (PI4725) STEPHEN L. HASLETT. P.C. ROSALIE ANN (b) and (c). Plainwell. Ml 49090 '616) 6B5-9B77 Nona IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a highway. a* designated on tho City'* Official Strool «over of PLA1NWEL L COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, a* Plaintiff. and agaimf JAMES E SIM INGTON and JANET E. SWUNG TON Defendant*. Tbe Hastings eighth grade-combined girls basketball team lost in (he first round of the Hastings Invitational, Tuesday night to Ionia 32-25. The girls will play in the consolation round, today (Oct. 20) al 5:15 p.m. at the Hastings middle school Leading scorers for Hastings were Angie Boger and Laura Thomas with eight points apiece. Thomas also had 19 rebounds in the game. Amy Songer had four points. Erica Fulmer had three and Jessie Taylor had two. The eighth grade Blue team lost to Gull l-ake 26-15 in its final regular-season game, Oct. 13. Sara Allcrding scored nine points. Brooke Rizor, Danika Dorcy and Chris Lancaster had two points each. Dorcy had nine rebounds in the game. The Gold team also lost to Gull Lake 282<> Fulmer had seven points in tbe contest. Taylor and Thomas had four points. Four other girls also scored in tbe contest for Hastings. STEPMEN I. HASLETT PC. By STEPHEN I. HASLETT (PI4725] Attorney lor Plaintiff City Council. (10/77) Continued..mmcc or action Com No. 94-152-04 VtrgUD. WUm | (616) 946-4615 Plointtff(s) Gene and Shirley Mater MULLIKEN-Virgil D. Wildman, RgeM, of Mulliken, formerly of Lake Odessa passed ■way Tuesday October 11, 1994 at Sc Lawrence Hospital, Lansing. Mr. Wildman was born October 6.1906 in Gratiot County the son of John and Hfxahrtb . -—immeirm ■ uinxney David M. Kaon* (P39300) SSO Lincoln Rd M-49 West He graduated from Canon City High School choroctor area. I* nof (d) that ol th*the prSStri mH crecrtod Yo*l. Dann is Yost. James Yost, William Yost, and He was Durwood Robert Wildman of Lanau*. and Ronald Wild­ man of Mulliken; seven grindchddren. several great grandchildren, one great great gnMchiM Visitation will be Tlmdsy TiOOpa to SECTION IV default Odem. Funeral services will be held Friday Octobcd Interment will follow at Lakeside Cemetery, Arrangements were made by Koops Funeral [10/20) (10/20) NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP RICHARD WEEDAU. There will be a public hearing on Tuesday, October 25 at 7XX) p.m. at PAMELA WEEDALL. Defendant the Baltimore Township Hall, 6424 Bedford Road, for the purpose of reviewing the TOWN HALL CONSTRUCTION PROPOSAL on the Nov. SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 6 FISHER (AIS) 945-3495 PRESENT Honorable Richard M. Shuster. Circuit 8 General Election ballot. Township residents and property owners are encouraged to attend to aak any questions or express their opinions. Shall the Township of Baltimore, Barry County, Michigan, levy one (1) mill on property In Baltimore Township based on the State Equaliz­ ed Value for a period of ten (10) years, from 1995 through 2004 In­ clusive for the purpose of providing funds for construction of a new Township Hall? a»IUmni« y-r ----r -*-t — -A. DMtimore lownsntp vtanc 845-8304 IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that Richard Woedoll. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a JOIN OUR CREW DAY HELP & CLOSERS NEEDED cKok. n Oison n McGinnis SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE A FISHER •ntry in Hawfctns Nays Ketchum. Ab* ent: (616)945-3495 hi* discro- Retirees and housewives... this means you too!! We Provide Training • Free Meals Free Uniforms • Friendly Atmosphere ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYERJAFF1RMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Pick up an application at the counter! Gordon Skidmore, Lake Odessa and Juanita lo Baker. Hastings Robert Max Hosmer. Jr., Nashville and Lori May Gauna. Nashville. Troy Dale Carpenter. Delton and Kristina Navaro. Shelbyville Chad Michael Cusack. Hastings and Jen­ nifer Lynn Merrill. Hastings. 1215 West State St in Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20. 1994 — Page 15 Yankee Springs settles with C-Tec on rate regulation month Any rale increases after that will he limned to lhe rale of inflation. plus Federal Com­ munication Commission authorized cost*. This will be in effect until August 1997. Attorneys in the case estimate that each customer has been saved about $275. In Yankee Springs, that savings has been passed on to roughly 680 C-Tec customers, according to Supervisor George London. Though the consortium will not continue with legal action. London said he fell positive about the gains that have been made in the fight against nsing cabk costs In other business last Thursday, the board also discussed four issues that will be put on the Nov 8 election ballot The first township proposal is for renewal of a half mill for fire and ambulance protection. London explained that because of the rollback, he township actually only collects about 0.31 mill. That is the reason for the second proposal asking to recoup the rollback giving the township the entire 0.5 mill. by Margaret Fowler Sluff Writer The Yankee Springs Township Board ap­ proved a settlement with C-Tec Cable Systems rather than continuing with kgal ac­ tion on the issue of rale regulation The township had joined several other area municipalities to form a consortium fighting to keep cable costs from constantly increasing The settkment provides for a one-time $3.60 refund, a 3O-cent per month rate reduc tion. and a rate freeze until April I. 1995. Drive ujith Caution The board has also approved the request tor an additional 0.25 mill to be be used for fire and ambulance coverage as well The final proposal is for 0.5 mill for road repairs and maintenance Funding for any road work done currently must come from the general township budget "There is more work to be done than the township budget can handle." said London "And Proposal A has cut everyone’s pro­ perty taxes by about 50 percent which reduces township revenues. ’ ’ London said that if all four proposals pass, a township resident who owns a $100,000 home ($50,000 in Slate Equalized Value), this would mean about a $62-per-year increase in property taxes. The board also voted to vacate a six-foot alky on the property recently purchased by Bruce Helder near Barlow Lake He had come to the board during the sum­ mer to request this action Hekfcr purchased eight adjoining lou that had a six*foo( right of way running down the center of the group of properties. The alky did not provide any access to the lake. In fact, it did not even go to the lake. There is also a garage built right in the path of the alley. After consulting with township attorneys. London said the board found no reason to hold the alky property By vacating that six-foot strip, it will automatically now revert to lhe property owner. GFtEAT GIFT IDEA!!! Looking for Extra Cash? - Call - 12 PHOTO CALENDAR akzed Custom Color Calendar wil make a unque and memorable pft for Homo or ORico. $29.« January 1995 as treasured keepsake 945-9554 Sell anything FAST! STOP IN AND ORDER TODAY FOR DEUVERY IN TBdE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Neils Advanced Commercial Printers DOWNTOWN — 945-9106 r»f NOTICE OF PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED FY *95 COMMUNITY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT STATE SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE (CSBG/SSA) PLAN Th« Community Action Agency ot South Central Michigan will accept public comment aa required by the Michigan Jobe Commlaalon/Bureau of Employment Training and Community Services (MJQBETCS) CSBG State Plan tor FY 95 Public comments will be accepted on the CSBG/SSA FY ■to proposed plan from October 17, 1994 through November 4, 1994. S dll /JUS E3* The plan summary Is as follows: A total ol *515,580 Is planned to be utilized In the Calhoun, Branch, Barry, and St. Joaeph counties tor the general purpose ol reducing the causes, condition, and effects of poverty and promoting social and economic oppor­ tunities tor low Income people Sat, October 22nd J Freeport Shamrock j Tavern Persons or organizations wanting to comment on or review the proposed plan should contact Sherry Keys4iebron. Executive Director, located at 175 Main St . Battle Creek, Michigan no later than 4:00 pzn. November 4.1994 Materials are available In alternative formats by calling (816) 965-7766 (voice) or 1-60*1-649-3777 (TDD). These formats can be pro­ vided If notification Is given a week In advance. 9 p.m. • 1 a.m. MC’d by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon Michael W. MacLeod D.C wdcoaMs and ■ ■■ .r. . lVB ■ qeB k sse - —T*■ —lo hr altar wa MANAGER Fillmore Equipment Is expanding its John Deere dealership in the Hastings area. We are presently accepting appli­ cations tor the position ot service man­ ager The candidate must be well orga­ nized and have good leadership skills. Farm equipment background is desira­ ble. This facility will include both agricul­ tural and lawn and garden products. This Is an excellent opportunity for a growth oriented individual who enjoys working with customers and leading a progres­ sive team of people. Complete benefit package includes profit sharing Incen­ tives. Send resume with salary history to Fillmore Equipment, 4098 M-40, Holland, Ml 49423 or call 616-751-5141. ------- —■ ■Man* of aapmaing Doted May 14*. 1993. and recorded to the Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds fa. tho County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on Moy 19* 1992. In Uber 544 of Mortgages on Pago 2*7. on daM of Ma eoMco lor prindpoi ond MoreM. the mmh of: Forty Throe Thousand Mino Hundred and Surty Mino and SA/100 (543.9*9.54) Cohort And also o second Mortosf doted Juno 7*. 1993 and recorded In lhe Office of «ho Rogtator of Deeds for lhe County ot Barry, and State of Mich*gan. on Juno 15*. 1995. in Libor 574 of Mortwos. Pago 715. on which Mortgage there is ■nopHonora point of view <m adgBcn of oomt gouni Treatment Of • HEADACHES • NECK & ARM PAIN • MIDDLE BACK & SHOULDER PAIN • LOW BACK A LEG PAIN to; *Uttm ot Sm Now Accepting New Patients lAJRMM । IMM^I Banaar, P.,0. Bob B, HaaOnga, M 49053 948-3170 It . (517) 852-3906 IM Chiropractic PALMER GRADUATE OPEN 6 DAYS by Appointments 128 WEST CENTER Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat 9 to 12 105 N. Main Nashville. Ml 49073 MacLeod Carpet, Vinyls, Ceramic Tile, Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling KITCMNSBATH K3NN We’ve Pulled It Off! GREECE^ Horizons Club July 9-18, 1995 Quality. Style. And A Free Faucet Or Free Financing*. $2995 It’s a value you cant afford to truss! Buy any style ol HomeCrest cabinetry and enjoy all the quality and features HomeC rest is known for — ftaariaf with 6 months sum as ash! Select from HomcCrest's complete line of traditional and contemporary designs for kitchens and laths — 32 different cabinet styles, all featuring HomeCrest's solid wood doors; your choice of finishes. DAAFTfD BY TIMOTHY L TROMP (P4I571) ATTORNEY AT LAW Oil FOURTH AVENUE Oflbr £n4> November 12,1994 • AfJt. 1695% tubioet to a&rotrW crodit at (11/10) Put Your Home Movies, Slides, and Photos on Videotape! Your movie film, photos and slides will be transferred to videotape Your media will be handled with care and returned in better condition than when you sent it. We will also add music to your production to enhance your viewing pleasure.' Call 616-374-0061 Now! Two Legs Productions 1003 Fifth Ave Lake Odessa. Ml 48849 SPRING RAM •Venable Spray/Strum •Solid Brat* •Durable Eposy Finish •Quality Ceramic Cartridges HomeCrestii Cabinetry �Pace 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 20. 1994 Man gets one year in jail on attempted sex charge A 20-year-old Kentwood man who admitted he attempted to have sex with a 15year-old girl in July was sentenced Thursday in parry County Circuit Court to one year in jail and three years on probation Michael I.. Derry was also ordered to pay S1.000 in costs. Derry pleaded guilty in September to a charge of attempted third-degree criminal sexual conduct, lie pleaded to lhe charge as pan of a plea agreement with the Bany ('(Minty Prosecutor’s Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, also pending against Derry. Derry told lhe court dunng his plea that he and (he girl had consentual intercourse and that there was no force involved. In other recent court business: • \ Dec. 5 trial has been scheduled for a 45-ycar-old Wyoming man accused of sexually penetrating a 14-year-old girl. A Nov. 17 final pre-trial was also set for Chester W. Hathaway Hathaway is charged with one count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, pun­ ishable by up to 15 years in prison, for al­ legedly digitally penetrating the girt. He also faces two counts ( f fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct far allegedly using force or coercion to have sexual contact with th, firl. who wu incipsdiMed at the time Thtwc charges arc high-court misdcmcarxvs COURT NEWS: punishable by up lo two years in prison or a $500 One or both lie is also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense. Hathaway stood mute to charges in August and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • A 45-ytar-old Shelbyville man accused of having sexual contact with a 15-ycar-old girl in July stood mute to lhe charges against him. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Michael A. Poteet. Poteet is charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sexual contact with the girl. Thai charge is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. He also faces a count of second-degree criminal sexual assault, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. A Nov. 3 pre-trial was set • A 20-ycar-okl Shelbyville man accused of stealing checks from a building in April pleaded guilty lo the charge. Banner CLASSIFIEDS Ca/L.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 FOR SALE: Basset Hound puppies, AKC 945-9124. FREE TO GOOD home 7 month old beasuful cream colored female Chow/nux Not 11244 GACKLER ROAD, MIDDLEVILLE, Thun Oct 20th, 8-3. FALL CLEANUP Something Street, Middleville. Good guard dog. Call 623-4719. ( iHHtnunitx COMMERCIAL OFTICI SPACE 505 W. Apple, approx ARTS ft CRAFT SHOW Recreational Center aod Fellow 22nd lOam-Jpc; Mexican lune heon. (Chimi Cvngas, Wet Burritos and Soft Txos) with ice cream Sundae dessert, serving 11:30am 2 00pm. AUTOMOTIVE TECHNI­ CIANS four needed for Grand 672-5229 or ANTIQUE SHOW at the Barry County Expo Center October 29 and 30. Two large buildings. OLD ORIENTAL CUSTOMER SERVICE, full time positions available, starting at 5420 /week, company training provided, oo experience neces­ sary, benefits, profit sharing, call between II am-5pm, 944-4456. DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high school diploma or GED and drrrers bceme. 945-9613. FACTORY ft WAREHOUSE JOBS AVAILABLE: in Grrod Rapids, Byron Center, Ada, and near lhe Kent County Airport. WILL TRAIN GOOD WORK ERS that have some factory background and want long term to permanent tare jobs. Apply 8am-4pm. weekdays with 2 pieces of ID, Ptoptemata Inc. 507 36th St SE Grand Raptas (616>-245-616!. EOE HAIR STYLIST WANTED Part and full time available. 94S5353___________________ PART-TIME CASHIERS WANTED day-time, 20 to 30 hours per week, plus I weekend per month (Saturday and Sunday), will also substitute occasional evenings, applies tarns will be taken weekdays before 5pm. Barry County Lumber. 225 N Industrial Park Drive. Hastings._____________ WEEKEND STOCK MERCHANDISER: $7 00 We seek reliable individual to stock and merchandise name brand ■Kfc food products ta local grocery stores. 5-8 hours each weekend, insured auto required, grocery experience helpful. Send reply to: P.O. Box 126 Lowell. MI. 49331 Also used trumpet, $100. Call 944-4496. OAKFENCE BOARD 1x6, 8, 10, and 12 ft. lengths, also 2x8 ■nd 2xl0'», 18 ft. length. Call 945-3633 or 374-7437 after 8. 1947 FORD TEMPO GL, 4dr. blue, auto, air, air bag. 4cy’,fwd, 69.600 miles. $3,500/080 945-9321. RUGS \hiHorutm DEEPLY MISSED Deeply AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE WRIT ER/ASSISTANT MANAGER 2 poubons avail­ able ta the Grand Rapids market excellent opportunity for advancement Must be proffesnonal organized and detailed. We offer excellent pay plan with bonus package hcahh/deotal, vacations, 40IK, Please forward resume to: Mchael Milterd P.O. Boa 1773, Portage, Ml 49081. FOR SALE GENESIS VIDEO GAME system. Genesis CD BUYING- OLD POST­ CARDS, adv. cards, pocket watches, also watch chains, jewelery. Phone 616-944-4094. bt excellent pay plan with bonus, included 401k. vacations. FIREWOOD FOR SALE: spbt, $35 face cord. 945-3295. LARGE RENTAL FACIU Gan Lake. 49M9M. Hastings oa M-37. Sat 10-8Pm. ACCEPTING APPLICA­ TIONS FOR A TEACHERS assistant. Experience and education/training required. Apply in person. Rainbow Learning Center, 1330 N. WANTED: HOUSECLEAN­ ING JOBS, window washing, honest, efficient, reliable. Call missed by CONGRATULATIONS! Gordon and Juanita Skidmore from Sound Express her CONGRATULATIONS! K -rt and Melissa Mudenburg from Sound Express The Sbelcon Twins Andrew Scott Renner Mata A Suan Brenner and Samantha Jerry ft Bette Statz Gabe Stutz Ben Stutz HuMHt \\ \t r\h t v CARPET CLEANING Phone 517-852-9376_______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Home aod income property *Debt consolidation•Turoed down? problem credit? We can hclp!*Fait, easy - Call 24 boors. AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. I-440-964-2221 Free consaltabon,____________ STUMP GRINDING ANY SIZE ANY PLACE 616-721-TREE._____________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945 4687 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stamp grinding, free estimates. FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS* COMP. PIANO * UNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant Call 945-981-' SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, bams. etc. Rand■on Heaerty, 945-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning. wim.uw washing or launary Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bunded Call 941-1501 or 943-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. Reasonable rales. Free esti­ mates. Insured Rand son Hcstcrly, 945-2545._______________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL, stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave your yard clean. BAB Tree Service 795-7575 Wt\< < Hunt t>u\ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; lOe each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st5 words; 10c each word thereafter. *50t bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY. 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 944-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) I or Salt \ui<'im>tt\t 1973 PLYMOUTH VOLARE, 6 cyl, runs good, body very good. 945-3295_____________ 1941 BUICK SKYLARK 4-door, motor needs repair, have most motor parts to repair $200, 948-3741,___________________ 1945 DODGE VAN and pop-up camper, $2,000 948-3741. 1M4 FORD AEROSTAR One owner. $5/aX) OBO. 948-2503. 1M6 FORD BRONCO II 2.9 liter 5 speed, rebuilt. 32,000. $2^00 765-5335.___________ 1944 FORD RANGER LET sport P/S, P/B. anvfm cassette, rear sliding window, bedliner. Well maintained truck. $3,750 OBO 945 5464_____________ 2 6 CYLINDER Chrysler/ Plymouth engines with trans missiocs. 945-3295.__________ RENAULT ALLIANCE, no rust, 35mpg. All new tires, air shocks, bra, struts, wbedcovers, stereo Great car. $2200 OB (616) 672-9419. Jason R. Richer pleaded guilty to a charge of larceny in a building, punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both, as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor s office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop charges of forgery and uttering and publishing which were also pending against Richer. Both of those charges carry a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison. Richer offered his guilty plea under advisement, which means lhe court will hold a hearing Nov. 10 to consider putting Richer on probanon for one year under the Holmes Youthful Trainee Act. If the court decides to grant Richer YTA status and he successfully completes his probationary term. his record can be cleared of the present offense. Richer can be sentenced on a probation violation if he does not successfully complete his probation time, however. If the court decides at the hearing that Richer should not be granted YTA status, however, his guilty pleas will not be accepted • A 19-ycar-old man accused of breaking into a home on Reed Street in Nashville in July stood nine to the charges. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Michael P Rollins. Rollins is charged with one count of breaking and entering, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, and a count of attempted breaking and entering, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. A Nov 3 pre-trial was set. • A 17-year-old Hastings man accused of possessing a stolen firearm in April pleaded guilty to the charge. William D. Pelkey pleaded guilty to a charge of receiving and concealing a stolen firearm, a charge punishable by up to 10 years In prison or a $5,000 fine, or both. Sentencing was set for Nov. 10. • A 26-year-old Plainwell woman accused of welfare fraud pleaded guilty to an added leaser charge. Patricia A. Bloomberg pleaded guilty lo a charge of attempted welfare fraud as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop charges Bloomberg received more than $500 in aid that she was not entitled to by fraud, and that she received mor: than $500 she was not entitled to by failing lo inform tbe Barry County Department of Social Services of other income. Both charges are punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine or both. Bloomberg told the court during her plea that in the fall of 1992 and tbe spring of 1993, her boyfriend was living with her and was working. Sentencing was scheduled fa* Nov. 10. • Two members of tbe Hastings Eagles club who were charged with illegally selling alcohol at the club's lodge pleaded guilty to one of the charges against them. Jody R. Richards. 24. and Delbert M. Billings. 40. both pleaded guilty to a felony charge of selling alcohol without a licence, which is punishable by up to a year in jail or a $1XXX) fine, or both Their pleas were taken under advisement by tbe court, which means they will be Lakewood student saves youngster’s life Using information be learned while taking a first aid class, a Lake wood High School senior applied the Heimlich maneuver last month to dislodge french fries from the throat of a 7-year-old and is credited with saving his life. Jon Glazier, son of Cris and Susan Glazier of West Eaton Highway. Sunfield, was hit­ ting golf balls at Saginaw Sports Land in preparation for a school golf tournament the next day when be beard a mother scream for help. Running to assist. Jon found 7-year-old Zachary Thomas choking oo food he was eating. '1 applied tbe Heimlich maneuver." Jon said. "The object in his throat, french fries, came out. after about five ai tempts It was a frightful experience to help someone in a life or death situation, says Jon. He credits having taken a first aid course at school, taught by instructor Bob Veitch, with giving him the knowledge to take charge of the situation. Tbe class ta an elec­ tive. available to all students, but not re­ quired. Glazier was presented a Good Samari­ tan recognition award recently from tbe Lakewood School by High School Principal Timothy Wood. Have an opinion? Write us a letter! The Hastings BANNER P.O. BOX B H*rtng*_ Mkt»g*n 49068 placed on probatKMi for a one-year term One of the conditions of the probation is that they arc not to sell any more alcohol. If the pa;r successfully complete the term, they will b; allowed by the court to plead instead to misdemeanor charges that Richards a.xl Billings were disorderly persons by selling alcohol without a license, which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. The felony charges would then be dismissed. A sentencing date was set for Sept. 28. 1995. Hastings City Police arrested the men after conducting an investigation into alleged illegal sales of alcohol at the club's lodge. Billings was the head of the club's trustees, and police said the trustees ran the bar at lhe lodge. Richards allegedly was lhe bartender at the lodge. Officers searched the lodge in August and discovered 20 cases of beer and 40 bottles of liquor, all of which were confiscated. Officers also found various records and receipts. Police got a search warrant for the Eagles Lodge after an undercover police officer went to the building and bought an alcoholic drink. The officer was sent to the lodge when police received information alleging illegal alcohol sales there. Officers said they have been told tbe lodge sold alcohol to club members and to the public. Hastings woman hurt in bump with bus HASTINGS — An 82-yaar-old Hastings woman waa injured Friday when she was bumped by a Bany County Transit bus. Hastings City police report. The driver ot the bus, Bruce Coenen, 36. of 829 W. Grand, waa westbound on High Street st 2:06 p.m. when he got to the Michigen Avenue intersection, poke aeid. Officer* said Coenen did not see any traffic or pedestrian* and had started to pull forward when Ruth Dav.s of 233 E Charles St . slapped in front of tbe bus. The bue bumped into Devie and knocked her to tho ground, poke said. She we* taken to Pennock Hospital whore she was admitted. Her condition could not be determined at press time. Flute reported stolen from high school HASTINGS — A S600 flute wm reported stolen Tuesday from Hasting, High School. Hartings City Police said. Authorities said school officials knew ibe instrument was missing two weeks ago, but thought it would turn up When it did not. they reported |r. The nuie was being stored in lhe school's instrumenl storage room, police said. Firearms stolen from rural home HASTINGS 1WP — About S600 in firearms were reported stolen Ian week from a home co River Read, said deputies al lhe Barry County Sheriffs Department. Two rifles, a shotgun and a congxxind bow were taken out of a storage shed al tbe property, deputies said. The shed had been locked, but the lock bad been pried open, they said. Woman injured in two-car crash RUTLAND TWP — A 34-year-oid Grand Rapids woman was hurt Monday. Oct 10. in a twocar rear-end crash on M-37 near Heath Road, troopers at tbe Michigan State Police post in Hastings. Dawn M. DeRosa. 28. of 106 N. Middleville Road. Hastings, waa driving north on M-37 al 1 p.m. when she attempted io mace a left turn into her driveway, troopers said. Forrest Jackson Jr., 34. of Grand Rapids, was driving behind DeRoas and attempted to pass her on the left, police said. They said DeRoas saw Jackson approaching and tried to avoid him. but was rear-ended Tbe only pence reported injured in the crash was one of Jackson's passengers. Alice Blevins, who was not wearing a seal belt, troopers said. She was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Jackson was ticketed for not being able lo stop tn a clear assured distance, police said. Car-pickup crash injures area woman PRARIEVILLE TWP. — A 44-year-okl Delton woman was hurt Monday. Oct. 10, in a car-pickup truck crash at tbe intersection o( Milo and Parker roads, said Michigan Stale Police at the Wayland post. Carolyn L. Louder was driving her car east on Milo at about 5:30 p.m. when she slowed down at the intersection to make a left turn onto Parker, troopers said. James A. Knobloch, 17, of Delton, was driving up behind Louden, but with the glare of the sun, he could not see her turn rgnaJ and thought she was going to turn right rather than left, officers said. He started to pau her on the WL but rear-ended her instead, troopers said They said the force of the impact pushed Louden's car into a street sign and telephone box. Ixxxlen was taken to the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo where she was treated and released. Two charged with marijuana possession BARRY TWP. — Two Delton men have been charged with possessing marijuana in their home in September. Michigan State Police at the Hastings post report. Warrants charging Timothy E. Watson, 32. and David T. Hunsberger, 32. were issued last week by the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. They were both charged with possessing a controlled substance with the intent to deliver or manufacture it. Hunsberger's charge is a second offense. The two men were arrested on the charges last week. Hunsberger was arraigned on the charge against him Friday in 56th Distnct Court. An Oct. 26 preliminary exam was scheduled and a $2,000 cash bond was set. Watson has not yet been arraigned. Troopers from lhe Michigan State Police post in Hastings searched the men s home at the end of September With lhe help of a dog from the Wayland post, troopers said they were able to discover marijuana and drug equipment in the home. Seized in the search were at least four plastic bags containing marijuana and a baggie with a white residue that tested positive for cocaine, troopers said. Among the equipment seized was a scale, a pipe and roiling papers. �Women In Business Without the women in our business the doors wouldn't open, the merchandise wouldn't be displayed, orders wouldn't be processed and the cash register wouldn't ring. We are very proud of all of our women employees and the years that they have served the Hastings Store Community. I j Mary Ranquette — 21 years Carolyn George — 18 years Marcia Ingram — 12 years Jeanette Martin — 9 years JoAnne Bailey — 5 years Jennifer Vanaman — 1 year Maureen Scobey — 24 years Sylvia Longstreth — 1 year Brenda Rummins — 19 years Jamie Brookmeyer — 5 months Barb Adrianson — 3 years Katie Metzger — 4 months Amy Gordon — 2 years Gwen Long — 2 months Jackie Birman — 7 years Julie Schmidt — 1 month JCPenney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS BARBARA BRAND Barb Is co-owner of Biand's CHARLENE SWANK For the past three years Charlene has played an Im­ portant role In the day to day operation of Brand’s Photographic. equipment to the Barry Co. area She atao offers top quality matting and framing and Is a member ot the Professional Framing Assoc Barb enjoys being creative in the photographic studio using her new techniques in hairmake-*.’? _____ and to achiovo giam» .w onus g IK HI. Barb has also 112 South Jefferson Street — Hastings BRAND'S Photographic Cantor Ce»IM5-#71S Photo Adventures for the past Sts years, and has just returned from their fifth tour to Okla home. •esi King, Amy Hubbert. Gayle Marsh Jesi has been in sales at Kind's for 5 years. She is also pursuing a degree in Elementary Education. Amy has been a part of the Music Center team for 4 years. Amy is also an office manager for Clearview Travel/Larry Poll Realty. Gayle has been with the Music Center for 3 years and is also a Mary Kay beauty consultant as well as a purchasing agent at Flexfab. supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 20.1994 HASTINGS PUBLIC IIBRARY Salute to WORKING Z �Women bl Business supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 20.1994 Career shadowing helps young women know what they want by Elaine Gilbert Assistant Editor Bor many teenagers, it’s not easy lo decide what career to pursue And once a decision is made, it's not a guarantee that the choice will be right. The Hastings chapter of Business and Pro­ fessional Women have w»ken a giant stride to try to help young women prepare for career choices. % BPW has developed a Career* Shadowing program that has blossomed into a success­ ful agenda for discovering if a specific career is right for a certain person. Tbe program matches young women with an adult who is already working in a career the teen is interested in pursuing. The two then spend a day together so the young woman can experience tbe positive and nega­ tive aspects of a job. One of lhe most unusual is a teen who Thelma and Betty have almost 51 YEARS of combined experience working with their customers! Many of you have carried your insurance through the Hecker Agency for at least half that long. Thank You for the trust you have placed with them and Betty and Thelma continue to look forward to working with the friends and customers of The Hecker Agency! The Hecker Agency Phone (517) 552-9680 TAcAb/WAm/JtyA- wants to specialize in forensic pathology, said Deb Button, who chairs the Career Shadowing program for the local BPW. But­ ton was able to pair her with the number two rated pathologist in the United States who happened to be in Grand Rapids. The young woman actually helped with an au­ topsy. Button said Local BPW members started by helping four girls with their career shadowing re­ quests. That number has mushroomed to 28 this year, said Deb Button, who chairs the Career Shadowing program for the club Working with counselors at Hastings High School and Thomapple Kellogg High School in Middleville, the local BPW re­ ceives names of junior and senior girls who want to participate Tbe girls are asked lo identify their career interests and plans and if they have had any related experiences "We try to place girls locally if possible* We’re Proud... We’re proud ot all our employees who bring technical skills, talents and abilities to the workplace and allow Consumers Power to serve each customer in a personal and professional manner. We’re proud to join you in saluting women in the workplace and in telling you about the following women who work in our Hastings office: Bobbie West Customer Project Director responsible tor scheduling and coordination of company ami contract crews am. for the radio communication center. She plays a vital role in providing energy to construction projects. She is married to Bill, a gas lines worker and they have two children BJ is a freshman at K.V.C.C and Heather is a sophomore at T.K. High School. She is active in United Way. Carol James Meter Reader reads approximately iiSOO meters per month with a c>9% + accuracy and she has logged approximately 300.000 accident-free miles. She deals with many hazards in the course of her work day. She ts mamed to Wayne, who is a Consumers F*ower sub-metro mechanic. She enjoys horses and antiquing Michele Armour Gas Lines Worker is involved in the construction and backhoe or trenching machine and is often involved with joint construction installing electric facilities. She also locales and stakes underground utilities for contractors as part of the companj s Miss Dig operation She is mamed to Gary and has three children; Alexandra. Becky Jo and Dalton. She especially enjoys her family and working with her hones. Patty Myers Meter Reader Patty reads up to IO.SOO meters per month with 99 + accuracy and has safely driven 120.000 miles in all kinds of weather She is especially proud of her son Dylan, and she enjoys outdoor recreational activities. Renee’ Stockham Storekeeper/Janitor is responsible fa the smooth operation of the storeroom, supplying company and contract crews with materials for gas and electric construction and repair. She has three nephews and three nieces. Renee* likes to hum and fish and enjoys spending time with her friends. She is a board member of lhe Barry County United Way and is Secretary/Treasurer of Local 257; Utility Workers Union of America. Tracy Allerding Technical Assistant oversees lobby activity, proces­ sing customer payments, concerns and inquiries. She also plays a key role in processing customer requests for service, including preparation of work order packets and customer a Nippon group fa special needs children when they spend a day of career shadowing. Button said. 'We've bad a great response fam tbe business community ' Career shadowing has actually helped lhe 1125 W. Green Street — Hastings Phone 948-9940 young women to know that they don't want to pursue careen in certain fields that they had previously wanted to enter That's one of tbe bonuses of sponsoring tbe Career Shadowing program. Button sad "Il gives the young ladies opportunities to wot in lhe community and find out what they are interested in." Tbe next local BPW meeting will include a dinner to recognize the girls and adults who hive participated in Ute program They will be sharing tberr expgpenccs with Qic group. , Over tbe years, career shadowing has in eluded a lol of requests for medical profes­ sions. cosmetology, physical therapy, ac­ counting and engineering, she said. Others have included pharmacy, fisheries and wild Meet the Women at Dynamic Real Estate, Inc. "Your Neighborhood Professionals" See CAREER, continued page 4 The HASTINGS BUSINESS and PROFESSIONAL WOMEN’S CLUB Salutes... NATIONAL BUSINESS WOMEN’S WEEK Back row, right; UNDA ROUGH ■ Rail Estate Broker A Owner of Dynastic Real Estate: Career oriented with 17 years In real estate. October 17-21,1994 Back row, middle; PAMELA A. URBANSKI • Realtor Associate: Joined Dynamic in 1994 — prior employment 7 years in medical management. FEDERATION OBJECTIVES: • To elevate the standards for women in business and in the professions; • To promote the interests of business and professional women • To bring about a spirit of cooperation among business and professional women of the United States; • To extend opportunities to business and professional women through education along lines of industrial, scientific and vocational activities. Members of the Hastings Business and Professional Women’s Club and their place of employment are: Louise A. (Sunny) Anderson. Depot Law Office; Shirley Barnum, Flex-Fab; Margaret (Peg) Bradford, President-Elect of Michigan Federation, B.P.W., Northern Aerial; Rita Brasseur. Flex-Fab; Sue Brown. Hastings. Mfg.; Debbie Button, Hodges Jewelers; Thelma Cart, Michigan Bell, Retired; Ann Cusack, Pennock Hospital; Ann Davis. Farm Bureau Ins. Agent; Cathi Dayo, YMCA Child Care; Carol Jones-Dwyer, Attorney at Law; Carol Ergang, State of Michigan; Treasurer Mary Fairchild, Bradford White; Denise Loftus Gam, Metalforming Equipment, Secretary Liz Haight, City of Grand Rapids; Mayor of Hastings Mary Lou (Gray) Hart; Ruth Hughes, State Farm Ins. Agent; Charter member Helen Keeler. Hastings Mfg. Retired; Sharon Kermeen, Barry Co. Social Services, President Laura Kingma, Hastings Adult Ed.; Laura Mann, Foot Care; Charter member Florence Marble. Hastings Mfg. Retired; Marjory Tumes Maynard. H.R. Block, Retired; Mary Pennock, Hastings Mfg Retired; Virginia Snyder, City Bank, Retired; Shartot Sours, Maple Valley School; Charter member. Wilma Story, Hastings Sanitary Sent. Retired; Mariam White, Barry County. Deputy Clerk; President-Elect, Cindy Yarbrough, Write Ready Data Processing; Jill Munson, Hastings Science Teacher; Beth Robb. Hastings Adult Ed. Back row, left; JUUE A. WILSON • Associate Broker Congratu­ lations! After four years experience and much class time, Julie received her brokers license! Middle row, left: JUUE K0TRBA - Associate Broker Has beer, in real estate for 23 years and a broker for 16 years. She has been with Dynamic Real Estate for 10 years. Middle row, right: KAY CUMMFORD - Reatter Associate, Gradate Realtor Institute: Began her career with Dynamic Real Estate in 1968. Front row, left; SHEILA HALL • Realtor Associate: Began her career with Dynamic Real Estate in 1993 Front row, right: COLLEEN HALL • Realtor Associate: Has been in real estate for the past year. She will be attending appraisal school this fall. DYNAMIC AFPA01VMTT MLS 2491 South Patterson — Gun Lake Wayland, Ml 49348 (616) 792-2219 • 458-0250 • FAX 792-2110 • 1-800-860-LAKE �Women In Business supplement to Tbe Hostings Banner • October 20.1994 J Man seeks woman with old fashion family values ST PAIR . Minn (AP) ■ When neither unglcs ads nor dating services led lo a nc* love, widower Harland St. George went a step further With the help ot his two teen age sons, he ported a sign on his lawn 'I'm tired ot looking, so I'm going to let whoever is looking find me." said St. (ieorgc, 41. "If we're both looking, we might miss each other One of us has to stay pul. so I'm slaying pul' St. (ieorgc has had two responses in the in rural Honda Al lhe lime. St. (ieorgc was a Marine Corps sergeant based in Quantico. Va . ”Bu: losing Bev in a heartbeat made me stop and evaluate what really was impor­ tant in my life," he said. "I realized I could always gel another job. but without a fami­ ly I didn't have anything." St. (ieorgc. a self-described conserva­ tive. makes no bones about the kind of who had grand career ambitions. wife he doesn't want. respond. "A mother" Tbe boys have been without a mother since August 1985. when Beverly St George was abducted. raped and murdered "Nowadays women arc becoming heads of the households, bringing money home and raising families." he said. "But when two married people struggle for domi­ nance. that's more of a corporate power struggle than a loving relationship. That doesn't work. "I'm the head of the household." he Kathy K. Argo : • ; ; 1 Her background includes attending the Gemological Institute of America in Santa Monica where she received her diamond degree, and working for a large diamond company in Tucson before returning to Michigan. * j • I Gilmore Jewelers “In the heart of Hastings" • 102 E. State St., Hastings O/fcncm Wb-Vb/Z As the owner of Left to right: Marcia Martin and Lynae Mathews. Marcia has been in the insurance industry for 7 years and Lynae for 11 years. Both are licensed agents and qualified to handle all your personal insurance questions. RAichigan Associates See us for ALL your Insurance Needs Elsie Wolever of Nashville says women “have a better idea of the things another woman is looking for In a home.” Located at 126 S. Main St. in Nashville, Wolever Real Estate serves to “help people through selling Real Estate and insurance," in addition to taking an active role in the community by coordinating the fnnual, local St. Jude’s Blke-A-Thon. .4 rt * fa t Elsie Wolever 136 S. Main Street Nashville. Mich. WOLEVER’S MarDtoLMw — ............. — tw IRIK 517-852-1501 or 517-7264)637 imi ffl 2396 S Bedford Road IM lo MOSupptn CML..B4S-3416 OPEN: Monday thru Friday 8:30 tm. to 4:30 p m THE DESIGN STAFF OF BROWN’S CUSTOM INTERIORS I alone you are responsible for yourself You have to push, yourself You have to be thoughtful " Four years ago ta the BOC. while on her way to Sydney. Australia her yacht’s mast was destroyed in choppy waler, but she finished seventh in tbe race and became the first woman to race around tbe globe alone Now in her boat named 'Ecureuil Pouou-Cha<enies 2." a wedge-shaped 60- Kathy Brown Barb DeDecker Hazel Brown Dondra Kirkendall I foorer with a hand-pamud floral design on the side, she is more determined to come out on top. "Last tune I wanted lo finish.' she said. "This time 1 warn tn we* r Girls can go to the top LINCOLN. Neb (AP) - Curb can ndc tbe sciences all tbe way lo the lop. and Sally Ride should know "Science is important to girts as well as boys." the astronaut said Saturday Ride became lhe first American woman to travel m space on June 18. 1983. She is a professor of physics al the University of California in San Diego. She appeared via satellite from California with U5. Sen Bob Kerrey. DNeb. to discuss a shipment of surplus NASA computer and science equipment to Nebraska. "Women have a role in this society as engineers aod technicians, as well as boys." Ride said in an interview afterward fl WOLEVER REAL ESTATE for 18 years, **"^WbydoI do it? Why notT she said m an interview with The (Charieston) Post and Courier lhe day before the BOC racers left Chariesuo "1 love sailing. Mid sailmg i ! ; iuLUllilllllllllllUllllllllIlUllIllHUllIlUllUllllllllll' by sidestepping an area of low winds near Bermuda Now she’s more than 750 miles ahead of the other racers, speeding sooth toward Cape Town. South Africa, the race's first dung was impossible.' she hat said. "I wm only taught that everything had a price." She began solo racing in 1967 for sell Her business features the sale of diamonds, fine jewelry and gifts. Also she has an on-premises gold smith, jewelry repair. appraisals, engraving, ear piercing and watchmaking. ; this coming spring. Early on. she outwitted her opponents began sailing at age six with her tartly, tooling around in dinghies off the coast of Brittany. She loved bemg on the water and began planning her first solo circumnavigation when the wm 12. 'As a child I wm never told that some- • ■ ; J 1 • ; : When you took at the Inner workings of Hastings Manufacturing Hijiipan% women are the heart Aulismcr has been leading lhe around-theworld sailing race, which began in Charleston last month and will end here problems." She says there aren't many women saikn because. T think, in France, and in America, that maytie women aren't used lo being out m front' What separates hx from the other cootestants. both men aad women, is that she's extremely methodical and determined, said Michael Fonenbaugh. a friend aad past commodore of lhe Manhattan Yada Cub Auliuier. who will be 38 on Tuesday, Kathy Argo owns Gilmore Jewelers at 102 East State Street in Hastings. She purchased the store from her mother three and one-half years ago, but she began her career in the fine jewelry business sixteen years ago in high school when she worked part-time in the store. The store was originally founded 40 years ago by Patrick Gilmore, ; who had both women ana men on his staff. Z CHARLESTON. S.C. (AP) _ The only woman competing m lhe BOC Challenge is one of lhe world's best sailors, and she's used lo being not in from For tbe past four weeks. Isabelle stopover Tm on lhe other side of the earth." she said in a recent computer message after crossing lhe equator. 'Great pleasure lo be back ui lhe southern hemisphere after Ibis boring North Atlantic. W-U. I'm going lo open a botdelbr Neptune, but 1 don't think that 1 will drink a lot ... Good winds, no were her days to do nothing One year I cooked dinner for five families ... After all. I used to be a Marine Corps cook." ynmnnrvTx «11 imnrriTi three weeks smec be ported the sign lead mg: 'Mother Wanted Willi Old f ashion Family Values 778-1577.' One woman who works nights called early one morning, and a groggy St. (ieorgc uied lo chat 'She sounded nice." he said 'But you can't really tell over the phone " The other caller ihought the 'mother" in lhe sign meant he was looking for a full­ time baby sitter. St George hurriedly replaced tbe word with 'woman.' St. George envisions his dream wife as a slim, sensuous woman who likes 'simple pleasures such as watching the snow and rain fall." and who prefers a quiet home life to wild names He says be is a hugger who says *1 love you' often And. most important St. George wants a devoted mother for bis two sons. Erik. 15. and Jason. 13. Every year, be asks them what they'd like tor Christmas, and they invariably Best man is a woman so far in BOC race said. "I'm responsible for my family." Lest prospective mates think him a tyrannical chauvinist, he added: "I used lo cook the 'Chanksgiving and Christmas dinners for my wife. Those :- Kay Willard Angie McDonald Darcy Quisenberry We invite you to stop in and let one of our women in business show you... • Upholstery Fabric • Stencils • Carpeting • Ceramic Tiles • Wallpaper • Laminates • Vinyl Tile • Hardwoods • Linoleum • Heritage Lace iPterion Continuing the Tradition of the Prettiest Homes m Town In George H Brou-n W 221 N Industrial Park D'M VjlMastings. Ml 49CM Q4C.947Q 1J HOURS: Open Monday & Friday 10-7; Tues., Wed. & Thurs, 10-5:30; Saturday 10-3 V �Women hl Business . supplement to The Hostings Bonner • October 20.1994 Miss America: Not just another pretty face (NU) - Hcilher Whitetlone. Mill America 1995. dances ballet and looks great in an evening gown But what has made her a teal stands'JI from the compel: con is her special disability — she has been almost completely deaf since she was LAW OFFICES OF CAROL JONES DWYER 305 South Church Street. Hastings 945-5050 18 months old. Whitestone says her mother’s encour­ agement has been important in helping her to achieve success. Mom always loll her that lhe last four letters ot American spell These women in business pictured represent the 45 crafters who have filled the walls and cabinets of 19 color/theme sections at Small Craft Warning. Pictured ore: Top left. Donna ■ dried florolt: Undo - silk florals: Sharon ■ CD racks. Nancy ■ oak shelves. Cindi ■ ceramic air fresheners. Glenda the owner • welcome signs * rag dolls. Bottom left: Undo • seasonal; Sharon - Victorion; Lori ■ pine benches: Rose ■ photography. Heyl Barry County • come see why the out-of-towners shop here! November Shopping Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10-7; Sat. 10-5; Sun. 1-5 Small Cm/1 'll'aming DOWNTOWN HASTINGS 117 W. State St. 948-9600 “STRONG POINT* IVe’ve been in business a long time serving this community. Over 43 Years of Experience "I can.” she says. Following her mother's example and those of recent Miss Americas, Whitestone will use her year-long reign to bring focus to a special social issue — youth motiva­ tion Kimberly Aiken. Miss America 1994, crusades for lhe homeless Leanza Corneu. Miss America 1993, speaks out on AIDS awareness and prevention. Carolyn S. Sapp. Miss America 1992. is a national spokeswoman against domestic violence The pageant attracts women w ho are going to make a difference in the next decade." says Miss America Organization President and CEO Leonard C. Horn. But organizers of tbe 75-year-old pageant also seek women who symbolize America's desire to succeed, making them perfect spokespeople for pageant rp-msors such as Rembrandt Oral Care Products "Miss America represents everything we believe in — high standards and a quest for excellence," says Dr. Robert Ibaen. president ot Den-Mat Corp., manufactiaer ot Rembrandt products Ibsen sums up Miss America's ultimate appeal: "She’s a wonderful r-.le model for men and women, with her charm, intelligence and talent — not to mention a beautiful, healthy smile." Proudly serving the legal needs of Businesses and Business Women With special thanks to my office manager and secretary Jennifer Shreiner -- and to support staffers everywhere who, with their skills • Dawn — 19 years. Teller. Assistant Branch Manager. Branch Manager and nou Assistant Vice President and their dedication, CAREER cont. from page 2 • Cathy — 16 years. Teller. Assistant Branch Manager Being a banking professional takes more than being precise are the backbone of life, para legal, veterinarian, landscape de­ • Shelly - 8 years. Teller It means being knowledgeable, efficient, friendly and caring We're proud to say every one of our employees is a true professional A person dedicated to you. our customer sign. special education and nursing A young woman who is interested in landscape design this year will be working with tbe city planner in Grand Rapids. Tbe American business. para legal request will spend a day in lhe Bany County Prosecutor's Office. Serving on tbe Career Shadowing Com­ mittee with Button, who is associated with Hodges Jewelry in Hastings, are Denise Gam who is employed at Metal Forming Equipment in Grand Rapids and Rita Brasseur, a production engineer at Flcxfab in Vickie Ward 'l Vickie Ward is employed at Bumham Insurance Agency, a mutti-Une independent Insurance agency marketing Insurance products in the Greet Lakes Region. Hastings. She received her Property and Casualty license at Michigan State University in 1979, and in 1986, her Ute and Health license. Take this headline with a'grain of salt' (NU) ■ Save time: Don’t read the sec­ Vickie finds working in insurance a chal­ lenge because of the need to keep current with the latest information in the field. In her ond paragraph. And take headlines with a grain ot salt. These sage tips come from A.P. Matin, creator ot lhe famous Harvard Planner. In his new book. "Bringing Time to Life." Martin offers 125 practical tips background, she has seven years ot exper­ ience at Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and also worked as an agent and office manager from 1979 to 1993 at a local insurance office. that illtenmaac better ways to manage time and enjoy life If yon read this far. you might find the book's essence in this nugget taken from it Take time to think, take time to feel." Here is a brief selection of tips that Martin offers when he trains senior executives of some of the world's most produc­ tive and competitive companies. • Phase out time wsners. These include The personal and business relationships that develop in her line of work ore enjoyed by Vickie, who said she finds insurance a very interesting career Sumham Insurance Agency unjustified perfectionism; unproductive meetings and phone calls; prolonged watching ot trivia on TV; cluttered desks and files; excessive or badly planned trav­ el; unplanned or frequent shopping, partic­ ularly on weekends. • Be mission driven. Ask yourself: "What do I want to do with my life, at least in the foreseeable future?" This The smooth, efficient working of the Stack Insurance Agency is due to the talents of Diane Miles, LuAnn Krouse and Pam Edinger. Our able staff provides prompt, accurate information for our clients, and offers friendly, personal service. Our thanks to these accomplished women who make Stack Insurance a reliable, pleasant place to do business. STACK INSURANCE AGENCY, INC. 128 W Mill Street. P.O. Box 268 Hastings, Michigan OLIN G. BUNDY - 945-9568 works for a person, a family or an organi­ zation. • Be flexible. Plans are meant to be changed as tbe situation dictates. They are not an end in themselves. Keep them sim­ ple. Avoid overengineering. • Cut down on paperwork. See the value in productive technology. The incoming mail and tbe fax also can be traps that interrupt you. Throw away what you don't need • Start meetings on time Don't penalize those who are puactual. and plan each meeting in advance. Start with important issues and finish with lhe unpleasant or divisire ’jpics. Uslcn and watch carefully for verbal .nd nonverbal signals • Don't be afraid of silence. People, including you. may need lime to think, slowly, about what's being discussed • Exercise. Il builds strength, flexibility and endurance, all of which you need to make your life pleasurable • Make each day a life in itself. You will achieve a creative day if you can develop your emotional, spiritual and thinking qualities. If you node it lo the last paragraph, you may want to read the rest of Martin's tips in "Bringing Time to Life" (PDI Press), available by calling I-8OO-724-O777 The conversation will be "polile and brxT' and value your lime (646) 945-3696 or 4-800-968-3339 at... Hastings. Lake States. Transamerica. American State and other fine companies. Karen started her career as a hairdresser and soon found herself manager of a 10 chair salon in Texas. After 8 years of hairdressing and a little dabbling in banking, she settled into a position as Production Planner at a major semi­ conductor manufacturer. Again after 8 years and some wonderful business experience in Texas, she moved back to Michigan to be closer to her family. Karen and her husband Rick run Second Hand Comers together and are remodeling the Striker House. Karen Heath ia v. mn sr. usrua.ua 1C2 W. State Street, Hastings — OPEN 7 DAYS Mon.-Thura. 9:30-7:00; Fri. 9:30-8:00; Sat. 9:30-7:00: Sun. Noon-5:00 �Worm’ll III Business sipplement to The Hostings Bonner • October 20.1994 Job gives freedom to raise kids SPOKANE (AP) • II working weekends is (be Iasi track to the lop. Linda Hendrick sen ought to he president of Niwihwcst Farm Credit Services in a cou­ ple of years While moM ol Spokane snore? through early Sunday morning. Ilcndncksen is in the office al 4 a m pounding out reports and designing training seminars for loan officers at her downtown office The marketing whiz and editor subjects herself to this trying schedule for two rea­ sons: Taylor and Hayley. Since giving birth to 4-ycar-old Taylor. Hcndrickscn has balanced motherhood with a full-time »ob as assistant vice presi­ dent in marketing and communications lor Farm Credit Services. She oversees a three-perMin staff in the marketing depart­ ment of the agricultural lender, which is owned by P).00() farmers and ranchers in five Northwest states and Alaska But Hcndrickscn hasn't stopped at dia­ pers and documents. In the past year, the Spokane Valley resident was mimed one of the youngest presidents ever of I xadership Spokane and lhe first female lo serve as chair of lhe Agricultural Bureau Both are organizations of the Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce. "I used to feel guilty about leaving my husband J home with the kids." the 34- Patricia Ann Wren Patricia Ann Wren is the office manager/receptionist at Wren Funeral Home, Inc., 1401 N. Broadway in Hastings. Patty had assisted in the family business for many years, and served as a corporate officer before assuming her present post in 1991. The daughter of Kathryn and David Wren. Patty was bom in Hastings, attended Hastings Schools and was graduated from Hastings in 1985. She attended Daven­ port College in Grand Rapids, graduating with an associate in ap­ plied science/executive secretarial degree in 1987. She was associated with Foremost Insurance Com­ pany for four years. ^X/Jren Funeral Home 1401 N. Broadway, Hastings, Ml 49058 year-old Hcndrickscn says. "But nah! I fig­ ure it's good for lheir father-child bonding. "I may gel gray hairs sooner than oth­ er*. but I really believe you ean have it all" Ilcndncksen says she's more fortunate (han some working moms, whose employ­ ers do not provide lhe flexibility for raising small children. She credits Farm Credit Services for giving her the freedom to raise her kids, sometimes while on the job. During maternity leave, Hcndrickscn used a home computer, fax and telephone, togging enough part-time hours for lhe company to extend her leave from six to 10 weeks. When she relumed to work after having her second child. Hcndrickscn toted the baby along to an estimated 30 corporate meetings. **1 could be nursing the baby while on the phone with someone in Sidney. Mont.." she says “ Ihcy never knew." Hcndrickscn takes Saturdays and Mondays off and comes to work early Sunday so she can breeze home in time for lunch. Tuesday through Friday. Hcndrickscn leaves one or more of her children with their grandmother She trav­ els the equivalent of one week per ironth, training loan officers and meeting with some of Farm Credit's 500 employees. "!*ve told her a lol of times. 1 don't know how she docs it." says Dennis Ficss, who manages the Ag Bureau. Hendricksen grew up working long hours, helping her parents manage a 3.200acrc wheal farm near Ft. Benton. Mont. Her mother, who heads the Ft. Benton public library board, showed Hendricksen bow to be a leader. Her father, who taught Two and one half years ago. Leshe Kuhkauskas. former special education teacher in Lansing, purchased “Pages" Book Store al 108 East State Street in Hastings as her first venture into the business world She has found other women in business in Hastings to be good mentors as well as role models Pages is a general book store, with books for all ages and all caf-gones She carries thousands of titles, with weekly book orders made for special requests Each Fnday. Leslie with her assistant. Shawn Ahearn, receives more comic books to add to what is already Barry County's largest selection of comic books A feature of the book store is the works of a variety of local artists and businesses in the front window She contributes books and gift certificates to local schools, businesses and chanties pOQ06 BOOK STORE 108 Eart State Downtown Hastings 948-2143 7 her how to drive a tractor and change duckfoot shovels on a plow, showed her how to farm. But Hendricksen missed being around people. For someone who can talk nonstop for 20 minutes about a new idea, the prospect of life in north central Montana seemed lonesome. "You spend hours going around in cir­ cles in that tractor, and I just needed more 616-945-2471 ICS Travel people time." she says. Hendricksen sought the crowds at Montana State University, where she man­ aged the Sweet Shop candy store and earned a marketing degree in 1982. She joined Fann Credit after graduation al a time when the bank was laying off employees and repossessing a record num­ ber of farms. A combination of 60-hour work weeks and good timing m the marketing depart­ ment kept Hendricksen on the payroll and in position to assume greater responsibili­ ties. During the financial crisis that nearly toppled the Farm Credit Bank of Spokane in tbe late 1980s. Hendricksen handled media and public relations with a steady hand. Over her 12 years at Farm Credit, Sitting: Jackie Tebo Standing (left to right): Terri Hayden and Arlene. Jackie, a hairdresser of 40 years, has been at Lifestyles for 8 years. Terri has been at Lifestyles for 1 year and in cosmetology for 16 years. Arlene, owner of Lifestyles for almost 10 years, has been in the business for over 20 years. They all agree hairstyling is a challenging and rewarding profession. Jackie and Arlene Doth say they work with lots of fun, interesting and wonderful people. 327 N. Broadway Hastings Lifestyles "HAIRSTYLES FOR THE WAY YOU LIVE" 945-5444 she outlasted four company presidents. "Linda is a great employee who brings a lol of credibility to our organization," says Fann Credit president Jay Penick. She’s a great ambassador for Farm Credit Amon; other things, Hendricksen edits Farm C.edit's quarterly magazine and month!) newsletter. Employees who wotk under ’»er claim that Hendricksen s odd Left to right: Susan Boom. Noncy Trosk, Gerri Kuzava Nancy Gaylor and Diona Morawski. Not pictured: Dona Karel. schedule doesn't overtax them Besides, they have instructions lo call her at home if needed. ”1 may lose a little sleep oo this job." Hendricksen says, "but I’ll get caught up someday when I'm in a nursing home " ICS Travel Inc., one of Hastings most experienced agencies is now in its 10th year of service to area residents. Gerri Kuzava. President and Owner of ICS is very pleased with the progress the agency has made over the years and proud of its accomplishments, which include being recognized as a top level agency by Holland America Cruise Lines. Recently. ICS upgraded its entire computer system to the top of the line provided by the SABRE System This state of the art equipment enables ICS agents to obtain first hand information on any travel-related need a clent may have This includes airlines. Amtrak, hotels, car rentals, tours, packages, etc. In addition, the new SABRE can instantly find the lowest quoted available fare on any major U.S. or International air carrier, saving our customers both time and money. Gerri attributes the success of the agency to dedicated and con­ cerned employees who are more than willing to go the “extra mile” it takes to satisfy corporate and leisure travel clients The ICS staff consists of Diona Morawski who has been with the agency for 3 years and specializes in both leisure and corporate travel Susan Baum is the agencie's bookkeeper and overall finan­ cial nui^iger. in addition to assisting customers with their personal travel arrangements Nancy Gaylor provides the agency with need­ ed secretarial assistance and is involved in the meeting planning aspects of agency operations New to the staff are Nancy Trask and Dana Karel, both of whom are gaining experience in handl­ ing the special needs of leisure travel clientele The staff and management of ICS are all proud to be part of the Hastings/Barry County area business community and look for­ ward to assisting you ’with all your travel related needs 128 East Court Street Hastings. Ml 49058 415-945-5114 or 449*475-2525 More than 5,000 march for women's safety BOSTON (AP) - Ten-year-old Evelyn Velazquez didn't bestitate when she n asked why she spent a perfect fall Sunday walking to raise money to fight domestic violence: "We want men to know that we're seri­ ous for them to stop beating women." said Velazquez, who was seated on the grass at the riverside Esplanade park, along with 40 other girls from Mother Caroline's Academy in Boston. Her friend Michelle Gilchrist, also 10. said she was walking for a relative whose “husband chases her around and beats her." The 6.2-mile "Walk for Women's Safety." organized by the Jane Doe Safety Fund, attracted about 5,000 people, most We are very proud of our 33 Women in Business. They are truly the people that keep the bank running. With over 185 years of combined experience [ in the banking business we ! are here to help you with all of your banking transactions. ATIONAL of whom were women Among the notables who turned out m this campaign season were Attorney General Scott Harshbarger, stale Sen. Lucile Hicks, Mayor Thomas Mcnino and Victoria Reggie Kennedy, who read a statement from President Clinton. And then there were the victims. Among the dozens of while signs set up like a makeshift graveyard along the Esplanade was one that read "Sandra Calo, Aug. 20. 1992." Clutching the sign was Carol Bailey. Calo's best friend before she was shot six times in the face by an estranged boyfriend "Things like this show it can’t be acceptable." Bailey said of the display Another exhibit brought the problem See SAFETY, continued page 6 ANK of ASTINGS West State at Broadway Hastings, Michigan Gun Lake Office 12850 Chief Noonday Rd. 945-3437 792-4406 �Women In Business 6 supplement to The Hostings Banner • October 20.1994 Female football player tackles middle school opponents by surprise When it comes to travel, the women of Riverbend Travel invite you to... SAVANNAH, (ia (AP) - The Gnu guy 14-year-old Melody While faced on lhe foolhall Geld wouldn't go near her. so she went after him. The second-string wide receiver for Danlett Middle School and the (cam's only female player took her Scott Middle School opponents by surprise in the first GO WITH EXPERIENCE! game of (he season. "They were scared lo hit me." said Melody, who was a cheerleader for the (cam last year "I was ready lo play foot­ ball and he would not move. So I ran over him and kept going. He was just shocked Coach Reggie Deas says he was skepti­ cal al first when be was told the Sth-grader HftH Mil wanted to play, but he got reassurance from a fellow coach in Tennessee who had a female placekicker on his team "I didn't think she would make it Shirley Drake Shirley and her husband Don are co­ owners of Farmers Feed Service. She through the first two weeks of condition­ ing." said Deas, who was the new coach this year for Bartlett. "We had 70 to 80 guys try out. Some stayed just one day But she has not missed one day and that Fraoai Consuftan* SpadMUing Sec FOOTBALL cont. page 7 been an agricultural professional for SAFETY continued from page 5 over 20 years. Shirley is also the home in graphic fashion - clotheslines hung with shins donated by victims "Raped al age 4. I cry tears of blood," said one red t-shirt featured it tbe "Clothesline Project" sponsored by the National Organization for Women. A Baltimore Township Supervisor and has been involved as a 4-H leader and blank yellow turtleneck flapped serenely in the breeze beside one tiny sweatshin that read: "Mommy, where were you?" Walkers perused the exhibits while the names of the 16 women killed so far this year in Massachusetts boomed from loud­ speakers. But the event also had its cheer­ ful side, with many people bolding bright­ ly colored balloons and a tvomen's percus­ sion group playing. "We also want to celebrate the other 4-H activities for many years. FARMERS FEED SERVICE, INC. progress we have made." said Joan Stiles, policy coordinator for tbe Massachusetts Coalition of Battered Women Service Groups, one of the groups that sponsored lhe walk. Organizers said lhe event raised about $400,000 for 33 local shelters and 1006 East Railroad, Hastings 945-9926 CONNIE HAYWOOD JOAN MILLER DIANA HEATH shows that the girl has some sort of mental toughness." is the Secretary - Treasurer and has DOROTHY CONKLIN, Owner Traval QxiauHant Sp*c>MUing in Exacuths*. Offtca tecratwy. DEBBIE HARTMAN KATHY DECKER JEANNE mcfadden y**™ of experience in making Travel Arrangements. ■ River Bend Travel ■ HWI ISI m gg gg "Your Full Service Travel Agency Since 1974" CHI (1M45-M52KM of Town Call 1A00-325-7M1 From Grand RapMa Call M1-K45 533 Watt State SL, Hastings MEMBER OF THE HASTINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE safe home programs. "Massachusetts has good laws for domestic violence: we're concentrating oo consisttai implementation of the laws across the state." Stiles said. ® We are proud of our Women in Business Lake Odessa, front: Jube Vaughn & Juba Benschoter. Second row: Shellene Price and Angebna Luna. Hastings, seated left to right: Janel Gamo and Gail Mundie. Back: Roberta Krouse, Debra Kalmink. Jube Edwards. Sandra Nichols. Nicole Rose. Krystal Lowe. Lorinda Knight. Christine Pyrzynski. Heidi King and Gloria King. Missing from photos: Kary Schondelmayer. Stacie Reynolds, Abson Loftus. Erin Keller. Carrie Bowman and Michelle Bechler. Hastings, left to right: Jube Wigda. Janet Vasquez. Margaret Musbach. Melody Bowman. Jennifer Storm and Kim Townsend. Hastings Savings & Loan, FA FDIC Insuted Hastings Office 201 East State St. Lake Odessa Office 802 4th Avenue 945-9561 374-8849 �Women In Business supplement to The Hostings Bonner • October 20.1994 FOOTBALL, continued from page 6 Melody says she isn't out to prove that girls can do anything boys can do. She A* co-owner and manager ot Hodges Jewelry in Hastings. Nan Button (left) and Deb Button are typical ot women in business in Barry County who bring community involvement experience with ;hem to their businesses Nan volunteers at the Pennock Hospital in the Penn Nook gift shop, in Guild 7 and also serves in Hospital Guilds y» and 12 She is involved in women’s activities at First Presbyterian Church and is a member ot the General Federation ot Women s Clubs Hastings Deb is a member ot the Hastings Area Chamber ot Commerce Board ot Directors and Ambassador Club, the Business and Professional Women s Club, the Downtown Development Authority, and is secretary ot the Barry County United Way Board Deb has her diamond certification from the Gemological Institute ot America. wants to prove lo herself she can do what­ ever she sets her mind to. "I just thought it would be interesting to try a man's sport. I got out and liked it," Melody said "I think about what it gets you in lhe end - positive thoughts. You get confidence, plenty of team effort. Plenty of attention.* Melody has the right attitude for foot­ ball. if not the build. At S-foot-S and 110 pounds, she is slight and fleet. She says she doesn't plan to play high school ball next year because the boys are too big. Deas and some (cam members say some boys quit during tryouts because they were intimidated by Melody's deter­ mination. But for the ones that made the final cut. basing a girl share lhe field isn't /wyc / a problem "Melody's talented." said Amos (ircen. 14. "I thought practice would he way loo hard for her I thought she would quit But she has a kx of heart " Michael (ircen agrees. "She can outdo some of lhe boys on lhe team She is speedy, she can catch, she lakes licks '* Deas expects to have a new crop of females trying out for his squad next sea­ son. He says he's willing to give the girls a lair chance, he isn’t sure anyone else could fill Mckxly's deals. "I've never really met a girl with her type of personality." he said. "There’s something special about that girl." ; PROUDLY ANNOUNCING I; JI OUR WORKING WOMEN It Congratulations to the women of Barry County! ' The talent and creativity of our women is what ’ has kept us one of the area's top salons for twenty years. Thank you for a job well done. (From left) Kristi, Donna. Jesse, Teri. Stacy. Traci. Denise. Kathy. Danell. Lori, Pat. Not pictured: Sally. Amy, Mindy, Deanna and Justine. । We are proud to announce the working women in our { t. J | company for the last year. These exceptional professionals have dedicated themselves to meeting their clients' needs. This dedication to service resulted in their remarkable professional • J J । success Congratulations! » WtS MIDDlf VUlf «UA:> Dhnno ha-,TiNGS V *• • 3 Hastings Op Hank Salutes: Barb Moore Annette Furrow Una Teeling Betty Bahs Rytha Poli Gina Hackett Mary' Thompson Terry Lowell Phyllis Cameron Michele Reiser Rose Hendershot Linda Willyard Joan McCarty Marcia Clark Vickie Scaturro Michele Hoffman Barb Wood worth Daria McMillian Cheryl Cooper Kay Shaeffer Polly Hoxw Joyce Aspinall Nancy Norris Norma Davis Angie Sixberry Judy Kt Jackie Brazeau Pat Priddy Sue Eldred Laura Strouse Miche Brenda Chandler Liz Ross Sandra Gidley Sandi Thomas Tamm Pam Cook Wanda Schut Clara Hebert Carrie Williamson Jeanice Dalman Fonda Shoffner Diane Hewitt Pam Wisniewski Debbra Eichenaver Emily Stafford Miriam Hom Lori VanZandt Marti Gallagher Tracy Texter Lisa Kamyszek Liz Arnold Shelly Harris Darselle Whipple Melodie Kirby Angela Bom Caroil Carol Henning Lynnette Wilson Sandra LaFontaine Laura Lenz iMith Carter Jane Ridley Deborah Hoffman Deanne Woody Janet Conklin Shellie Schantz Nancy Jenks Janice Lubitz Dawn Crapo Jeri Sheldon Brenda Kirby Karla McKeough Jane DeBat Barb Spencer Pam Kruger Jean Argo Lisa Lapham ^£trrtg£ Citv Ciank Hastings Middleville Bellevue Nashville Caledonia Wayland 945-2401 795-3338 763-9418 852-0790 891-0010 792-6201 Safe & Sound lncc 1884 Equal Housing Lender Member FDIC �Women In Business supplement to The Hostings Banner • October 20.5994 Women went to war and changed the world Il was 1943 and the world was at war Bui Marie Telford's first hat lie, and the hardest, was with herself A second year teacher tn New Britain. Conn.. Telfort still had never ventured very far from the small town of Madison. Conn., where she grew up. Two brothers were in the Army far from home War news was every where "I was looting for adventure. but leav­ ing my job seemed like such a serious step." Telfort, now Marie Gartner, recalled. "In those days, when you look a job, you were expected to stay at it." I or months she wondered if there was a place for her in the war. Then one day. dragging along her younger sister for moral support, she visited a Marines recruiter in Boston. "1 thought to mysclf.*You'd better do it or you're never going to do anything.- she said "If I left. I knew 1 wouldn't come back. So I signed up and then all the way­ home I worried about how I was going to tell my mother." Her mother was less than enthusiastic. "It sounded tough' to her." Gaitner said "This just wasn't a very ladylike thing to do She was disappointed, but eventual­ ly she came around.'' A personal watershed for Gartner was a turning point for an entire generation of women. About 11,000 American w< wncn served during World War I. virtually all of them nurses But it look World War II. and the 350,000 women who volunteered, lo establish a permanent place for women in the D.S. armed forces. Most women saw domestic duty, although Army and Navy nurses went all over the world. Eighty nurses serving in the Philippines. Guam and Bataan were captured by lhe Japanese and spent most of the war in prison camps. All survived. "About 60 lo 70 percent of all women in all the branches of service were doing administrative, clerical kinds of things," said D'Ann Campbell, a history professor. "They wanted women for these necessary­ chores to release more men fix lhe battle­ field " Campbell, who is also dean of the col­ lege of arts and sciences at Austin Peay State University m Clarksville. Tenn., has made women's role in the military- her field of study and has published numerous arti­ cles on the subject. European Allies needed women early. Great Britain began drafting women for military and civilian duly in 1939 By 1942. virtually every British woman between the ages of 18 and 60 was serv­ ing. including Princess Elizabeth, who would become Quern Elizabeth II. the daughter of Prime Minister Winston Churchill. Both were assigned to antiair­ craft units. In the French underground, as many as 40 percent of resisters were women, ('ampbell said. "You cannot Tight a total war. the kind of war dial Britain and t rance were fight­ ing. without every man, woman and child," she said. "How easily women were accept­ ed was a matter of how much they were needed" Except for nurses, there was no perma­ nent role for women in the U.S. military before 1942. Prior to that, nurses who served received "appointments" to the Anny or Navy Nurse Corps. Considered neither enlisted ex commis­ sioned personnel, they had no rank and thru pay was only slightly better than that of an enlisted man Authix Mary Ixe Settle, now living in Charlottesville. Va., tried repeatedly to enlist. Twenty pounds underweight and nearly blind in one eye, she was even turned down by the civilian women's branch of the U.S. Merchant Marine, where she thought she could pul her knowledge of Morse Code lo use. "1 was a premature anti-fascist." Settle said. "I tried lo join up before America got into lhe war " In 1942. Settle finally went to l-ngland where she enlisted in the Women's Auxiliary Au Force. a branch of the Royal Air Force. She spent much of her enlist­ ment working as a radio-telephone opera­ tor. "War isn't all noble fighting in the hedgerows. A lol of it is just sitting around.” said Settle, who recounted her experiences as an Aircraft Woman 2nd Class in a book entitled "All The Brave Promises." In March 1942. Congress created the Women's Auxiliary Army Corps, giving women temporary military status that was to last as long as the war. By the end of July 1942. the Navy began accepting women into the "WAVES," Women Accepted for Volunteer Emergency Service. The Coast Guard and the Marines soon followed and, by June 1943, lhe Women's Auxiliary Army Corps had become lhe Women's Army Corps. Their acceptance took a little longer, and many a woman endured men's jokes about khaki underwear. And it wasn't until after the war was over, in 1948, that Congress made women a permanent part of the military. "Many of the men didn't like us invad­ ing their male chauvinist organization," Gartner recalled. "They had a not-very-nice nickname for us that they used when they thought we couldn't overtear. They called us BAMs* for 'Broad-Assed Marines,*" she Mid. Some blame the slow acceptance of women on the government's publicity campaign, which emphasized that each woman who enlisted would free up a man to fight. Some male soldiers viewed women as a threat io a safe billet By the end of 1943, just as the govern­ ment was gearing up its campaign io enlist women, the number of women enlistees began io tall. According io Campbell, the decline was at least partly the result of a nationwide smear campaign that portrayed female soldiers as sexually promiscuous. The government finally enlisted the FBI £ Women on our staff who success of Good Time Pizza of Nashville i QOOD^TIME 501 N. Main, Nashville, Michigan 517-852-1985 Dining • Carry Out • Delivery Hudsonville Dutch Made Ice Cream to determine if tbe rumors were being planted by Nazi agents. Instead, the FBI found that most originated with American servicemen. An Army survey in June 1945 indicated that nearly half of male soldiers fell that women could do more working as civilians in a defense industry It also found a third believed joining tbe Army was "pretty bad" for a girl's reputation and 20 percent thought it was very bad. Asked if they would advise their girl­ friends to join the Women's Army Corps, 64 percent said they definitely would not and another 20 percent said they probably would not. according to tbe survey. Audrey Foley Zeisler enlisted in tbe Marines in Brooklyn, N.Y., in February 1945 at tbe age of 23, after an adored older brother was killed in the Marshall Islands in 1944. "There was a fellow I'd gone out with before I enlisted." recalled Zeisler. who now lives in Reno, Nev. "I wrote and told him Td joined tbe Marines. And oh. be was just highly indignant. He said. *Wby under lhe sun would you do such a thing7” Zeisler thought that even her older brother might not have approved. "He was what they call 'macho* now and be probably would have frowned on it See WORLD, continued page 9 We salute the women of Pennock Hospital for their contribution in making our hospital the high quality health care provider that it is today. As the largest employer in Barry County Pennock employs over 400 women. PENNOCK HOSPITAL A New Vision of Health 1009 W. Green St. • Hastings. MI 49058 t �Women In Business WORLD continued from page 8 because wiwncn were supposed to slay in lheir place." she said ’I remember h’.n writing to me. about going I the girl Marine*, barracks al (amp LcJcune and seeing all the girls' skivvies hanging out­ side. The fellas were having a big laugh araui that" Al their peak. 271 ,NM) uomen served in the U.S military. 170.000 of them in the Army About 350.000 American women volunteered tor service during the uar The most obvious need was for nurses By lhe end of the war. the American Journal of Nursing reported that 43 percent of all active registered nurse* in the coun­ try had volunteered for military service. One wits Helen Pavlovsky Ramsey, a chief surgical nurse at New York City’s Bellevue Hospital who enlisted in the U.S. unirers. women wiih high morale These women looked al every bullet and thought. This one's headed for Hitler" For the women who served. World War II "was a major success story." (\unpbcll said. "These women proved they could make a major contribution " But too many of them returned to a world that still wasn't ready to accept women equally with men Nurses who had served as the only medical officers for hundreds of miles, performing surgery and other tasks gener­ ally reserved for doctor*, found themselves as civilians forced to scrub bed pan* and do other mental task* supplement to The Hastings Banner • October 20.1994 " lhe civilian hospital* wouldn't give them the kind ol responsibility they'd had in the military." ('ampbell said Ibey also found they didn't always gel the respect given lo male veteran* Helen Ramsey recalled taking a tele­ phone call some month* after his discharge from a man who wanted to know if her husband would be interested in joining a veterans' organization "' I told hun dial I didn't know about my husband, but I would certainly he interest- cd in joining," she said. ' But he told me. oh no. that I would have to join the ladies' auxiliary. Well. I was just proud enough of my veterans' sta­ tus that I didn't want to join an auxiliary, and very nearly told him so." she said Congratulations and THANKS to all working women for the sacrifices necessary to balance both career and family. Navy in 1943 "I determined that if the soldier, were gomg to fight few our freedom and democ­ racy. the least I could do was help take care ot the wounded." said Ramsey, who now live* in Charleston. W.Va. Ramsey's unit, the special Naval Advance Group-56. was sent to Ingland in 1‘Cbruary 1944 to develop a fruSl-hnc hos­ pital on Southampton Harbor lor casualties from the Allies' D-Day invasion of France Ramsey ended up in charge of one of two operating nx'm* and earned an admi­ ral's canmendation "Wc had the joy of using penicillin for the first time We mixed it with sulfa drugs in big salt shakers and shook it into the wounds It really did prevent infections and it seemed like a miracle." Ramsey said Campbell said that a dearth of military doctors meant professional development that nurse* might not have gotten al home “There were so few doctors that nurse* began to do things that were reserved for doctor* on the home front." she said "They became psychiatric nurses and played ether roles normally taken by doc tors.’ As a result. Campbell said, nurses quickly came to be seen "as saviors and heroines" “The men quickly figured out that if We appreciate their contributions to our growth and success. they were wounded and they could get to someplace when there was a nmsc. their chance* of survival were much better, in Since most cases X0 or 90 percent.'' she said Because they were closer to the fight­ ing. some nurse* shared tbe fate of tbe fighting men they enlisted to help About 200 nurses were killed in action. Mary Herrington Nelson, a nurse who had joined tbe Navy looktig for adventure in 1937. was on duty in the Philippines when the Japanese invaded in January 1942 "Tbe first day ('lark Field got bombed, then Nichol* Field and then (he Navy yare at Cavilf Nelson recalled. "The plan.* were just silting on me ground and they really just got wiped out. It took tbe Japanese three day* to destroy everything It was just a disaster " When tbe Japanese marched into Manila. Nelson and others of her medical unit were captured "They put us in the Santo Tomas intern­ ment camp with the civiham. because the Japanese just didn't know what io do with women in the military." Nelson said. For the first year, tbe group survived on starvation ration* ’ll was overcrowded and there was a lot of friction.” Nelson said. "The Filipinos would do thing* for lheir former employ­ er*, and it was very annoying to tbe Japanese to have these people in town." With X00 other Japanese prisoners. Nelson volum.rred in May 1943 to he1set up a camp outside of Manila. In all. she said, there were 11 U.S. Navy nur*es. a British nurse and a Filipino nurse "1 was very happy when we got up in the country because there was a little more food available.' she said "But we were getting a lot thinner." Finally on Feb. 23. 1945. the camp at Los Banos was freed in a dramatic rescue by the Americans' 11th Airborne Division. Paratrooper* dropped unannounced outside their camp, complete with halftracks that could ferry tbe POWs a few at a lime across a broad lake, bypassing enemy encampments (in the other side they were loaded into truck* to join other recently released pri*<mcr* at the Philippines' New Bibbid prison "Wc stayed (here for a few day* before wc finally got hack to Oakland on March 9." Nelson said With tbe women's successful perfor tnaocr during the war. lhe military mindset underwent a major transition according lo Campbell "In the beginning. Gen. (Dwight D.) Eisenhower didn t want them." Campbell said "Then after bed had them for a few month* be said. Send me 500.000 more "’ Tbe German* and the Japanese were even slower to get the message, according to Campbell, It was 1943 before either of the major Axis powers began using women in the military, although the (iermans were short enough on manpower to impress captured l*ok* and other* into tbe military while using slave labor lo per­ form other war-related job* "Their cultural buses against women were just too strong." Campbell said "They finally did it. reluctantly, in 194?. but n was just too tittle, loo laic "I'm not saying that women won the war." *hc said But while the (ierman* were using slave lahir. the British and the American* were using very mot isaied vol- (Beck row. left to right) Barb Greer. 6 years. Office Manager. Lnda Lemaar. 3 years. Accounts Receivable. Timekeeper at Shutdowns. Armina Sagar. 2 years. Executive Secretary to VP of Operations. Marne Rasnake 1 year. Sheet metal: Kathy Johnson. 3 years. Head of Accounts Receivable. Dianne Sample, 2 years. Accounts Receivable Colleen Mol-Reed. 10 years. Sales and Estimating Sitting n front is Carolyn Giles, Assistant to tbe President; Pat Fox. 2 years. Accounts Payable. Hex* Lnke 2 years. Fun Time Student. Assistant to Sales and Safety. Terri Need. 3 years. Payroll; and Tanya Minnis. 4 years. Sheet metal Missing are Theresa Griffith Assistant Foreman at the Shop and Bobby Tonkin, temporary help on our new computer system Women at McCormick Enterprises have had the chance to advance in all areas of the company. Our company offers free seminars and classes to better our work force. McCormick Enterprises consists of a Millwright division. Crane division and a Sheet metal divi­ sion, all with a union labor force. We have a 24 hour emergency service in which we all share answering calls. The office force is responsible for the daily routine that the business incurs, keeping all avenues of work running smoothly. Accounting, purchasing and scheduling are just a few of the areas in which the women at McCormicks are proficient We handle National Maintenance Agreements paper work for 16 unions. 2 to 4 payrolls a week, billing and in-house accounting. The efficiency of the office force makes other areas of the business run with greater ease ’ services MILLWRIGHT 729 South Grove, Delton Ph. 616-623-2582 Sales-Service �\Nomen hl Business The Larry Neil Agency and Farm Bureau insurance Salute the women In their Office supplement to The Hostings Banner • October 20.1994 New free guide introduces shopping with ATM cards (Nil) ■ Imagine using your automated Idler machine (ATM) card to pay for gas. buy a coat, or buy souvenirs when travel­ ing Today, all these transactions arc possi­ ble. Yet most consumers arc unaware of the expanding uses of ATM cards. As pan of a national education program. MasterCard International, the USDA's Extension Service, and the U.S. General Services Administration's Consumer Information Center have teamed up to develop and offer a free guide entitled "Shopping With Your ATM Card." The complete, easy-to-read. 28-page guide details a variety of ways to use the cards for shopping and the protections consumers have when using them in lieu Seated: Char Wil'iams. Standing: Robin Welton, Bonnie Meredith, Brenda Huver. You can feel secure knowing their combined 32 years of experience are working of cash and checks Whenever an ATM card is used, an electronic link between the merchant and card owner's hank or credit union allows the transaction amount to be deducted automatically from the consumer’s account Tips highlighted in "Shopping With Your ATM Card" include: how io locale businesses that accept ATM cards for Kart Kauffman has many duties X Electric Motor service on Bedford Road m Hastings. A company veteran of nine years. Kart handles counter sales, ordering and putting away stock, office managing In charge of accounting. Bookkeeping and banking, as well as various other secretarial and receptionist duties Electric Motor Service sells and services electric motors and associated equipment and package snipping via united Parcel Service Karl Is considered an essential part of the organization When the business began 24 years ago. women s role was limited to bookkeeping and secretarial duties Electric Motor service 1569 Bedford Road. Hastings 8 am-5:30 pm MawMAm Sales • Service • Repairs Phone ... 945-5113 ms-tob a Experienced and Professional. shopping, what steps to lake al the cash register to purchase an item, and bow to determine costs involved (if any) when using ATM cards. The guide suggests safeguards when using ATM cards and outlines consumer protections under the law. Il also often simple steps for developing smart moneymanagement habits "We developed this guide with our gov­ ernment partners after extensive surveys showed that people want and need infor­ mation about ATM cards." said James Desrosier. vice president. Marketing A Product Management, MasterCard U.S Debit Services Division. These same experts predict consumers will use ATM cards to make purchases 450 million times a month within the next The all woman staff at Great Lakes Bancorp have more than 55 years of banking experience. True dedication to service. six yean, and increased awareness and education will surely speed this growth This new guide also lists some benefits of shopp Card owners don't need to cany • lot of cash or hassle with checks. For a free copy of "Shopping With Your ATM Card." call MasterCard at 1- GREAT LAKES BANCORP 401 Wesf Stat» Street Hatttngt, Mt 4MM-W5 A Faduni Sadngt Bara fiio)O4ea4ea 8OO-999-5I.V5 Or write io the Consumer Information Center. Depl 628A, Pueblo. CO 81009. A Salute to the Women of J-Ad Graphics Their efforts and contributions make a significant impact in the prosperity of our company. Without their talents and creativity, J-Ad Graphics would not be the success it is today. OFFICE: Nancy Goggins Tracey Harris Petie Latta Michelle Pixley Takytha Redman Bobbie Wilkins Amy Wolman COMPOSITION: Suzanne Brown Rosemary Gorham Brenda Hause Jeannette Healy Terry Miller Stephanie Moore Cathy Noviskey Rachel Raines Kay Raymond Susan Robinson Julie Van Houten Candy Veale CAMERA: Sherrie Shaneck BINDERY: Christine Baker Kimberly Barton Mary Billings Cheryl Bowerman Yvonne Cheeseman Alice Cruttenden Charity Cruttenden Sharon DeWitt Connie Gray Peggy Hawkins Lila Helrigel Carrie Hendershot Marcie Hook Carolyn Kidder Tammy Lyttle Diana McDaniel COMMERCIAL PRINTING: Shirley Hook INSERT DEPT.: Jeanette Payne Florence Phillips Sheary Platschorre Carmen Shriver Virginia Silsbee Beulah Wendel Amy Willett SALES: Phyllis Bowers Denise Howell NEWS: Margaret Fowler Teresa Frith Barb Gall Jean Gallup Elaine Gilbert Catherine Lucas Sharon Miller Shelly Sulser Esther Walton Joyce Weinbrecht � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-10-27.pdf a78462306401b11c8dfa56599262ff52 PDF Text Text City, county may win award See Page 2 Three sheriff's officers retiring Task force talks on host agreement See Page 3 See Page 14 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HASTINGS PUBLIC LIL2X2V IT! S CHLSCH St •■StaGj. K. AxA, )g,j ANNER PRICE 26* THURSDAY. OCTOBER 27. IBM VOLUME 140. NO. 37 Ex-Hastings man held in robberies by Nick IMTteuu SNf»iur A 35-yexr-old tenner Hxrttngi man has been charged with robbing two banks in Barry and Allegan counties, and more charges may be on the way. police said. Jeffrey Scon Travis was arrested Monday evening in Battle Creek on two federal counts of bank robbery. He is accused of robbing the United Bank branch on Patterson Road near Wayland Oct. 17. and the Nashville branch of the National Bank at Healings two weeks earlier, on Oct. 4. Two men reportedly conducted the robberies, and the second man is still al large, police said. Special Agent Jerry Alexander of the Federal Bureau of Investigation said the probe Into the robberies, which Is now being led by the FBL is continuing, and police have identified the second suspect "h i just a matter of time now.* be said, referring to the conclusion of the im-estigaion. Alexander said Travis was arrested when a joint team of police officers were searching homes In Battle Creek after following up on some telephone tip. Authorities from the Allegan and Barry county sheriffs' departments, the Battle Creek City Police Department, the Federal Bureau of Investigation conducted the search around 6:30 p m. Monday Travis was not at the home when it was searched. Alexander said. FBI agents were provided with his description, though, and they drove around the area looking far him. Two agents spotted Travts on the street, but Travis saw the agents al the same time and led them on a high-speed car chase. tse ROMEMES, C4te MV* 1« Special committee to study fate of animal shelter ' by Elate, Gflbert Auutoiu Editor A special emtnee win be appoued io research, evaluate and recommend to the Barry County Board of Commiasloners what mould be done with the County Animal Shelter building The current abater on Apple Street needs many repairs, ar tording so Shelter Director Al McCrumb. but Uck of funding to reno­ vate or replace the structure with a new building baa been a stumbling block, some commuuooert have said. The County Board has never decided whether to remodel or replace the budding or whether it should remain in the same place or relocale. A proposal to ask taxpayers to approve millage for the shelter was aerspped Commuaiooen recently did decide Io check into two priority repain for the leaking roof and for some electrical wort The County Board Tuesday voted 5 to 3 Io esublish the ad hoc committee, which will be made up at two memben of the public, two memben of the Humane Society, ooe commissioner and Shelter Director Al MeCrumb. It will probably take a month before the committee memben are named. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore said. Commissioners Mirk Doster. Sandy James and Lew Newman voted against form­ ing the special committee Commissioner Ethel Bore. who proposed forming the committee, said it would take the shelter situation "out of the political arena* io allow an impartial inveshgation. Dosser said be strongly disagreed with that philosophy because be was against creasing another bureaucratic layer over the animal shelter. *1 fed the County Board pays a number of uidi viduais to do what this committee would do.' Doster said. "We pay Al McCrumb to plan and get bids, we pay the Property Committee Io review those bids and make recommendations Io the board." He also said the commissioner who serves on the ad hoc committee would be eligible for additional per diems and be wondered if the rest of the commitlee would, too. or If money for mileage would be involved. 'I think that it’s a poor Idea. I don't think that's going io solve any problems. It'll just thicken the political turmoil around IL" Doster said. Comity Chairman Orvin Moore said the comminee's purpose Is find a solution to the animal shelter building woes "We’ve tried to do that for over a year. Mark, and it • only been pm In the political arena rod made an issue far no particular rea­ son other than to further unknown aelf-imcrests Nothing's been accomplished In over a year. "I think until you can get it out of the public eye and get it into a setting where people can sit down and look at the issues for what it is and not what they want it to be, 1 don't think anything is going to be ac­ complished." Moure said. Doster said public input is appreciated at any time and people could express their opinions to the committees that already ex­ ist. “I think the purpose of this committee is to take it away so that the decisions will be made in committee. Doster said. But Moore pointed out that the committee would only make recommendations. “Recommendations are hard to override at times," Doster replied. Dmrw Fuk^musch stands with the United Way campaign tharmomatar in front of the Barry County courthouse The ■temperature’ shown hare ia actualy a His low because « was reported Tuesday that $179,000, or about 60 percent of ths goal. U - M a - -s nas Deen coueciea. United Way still seeks $120,000 to reach goal The official wrapup for the Barry County United Way campaign win be Thursday. Nov. 10, and the drive is going over the 60 percent mark. Dianne and BUI Feidpausch. co-chairs of We campaign. said they are optimistic about resetmg the lofty $300,000 goal The collec­ tion total announced Tuesday was $179,000 Campaign cabinet memben and local volunteers continue to work and make contact with thoae who haven't contributed yet. A lit­ tle more than $120,000 is still needed to m.cet the challenge "We’re asking everyone in Barry County to give to the United Way," said Dianne Feidpausch. “Not just to help the needy, but more important, to maintain and improve the quality of life tn our communities. "Anyone who has been contacted but has not responded *s asked to do it today," she ad­ ded. "People don’t have to give in one lump sum. They can give through payroll deduc­ tions or we can bill quarterly or as they dexignare." The theme for thu year', campaign u "Opes Your Heart to a Caring County." Local Unted Way Executive Director Boo­ nie BaUntger laid that more than 90 percent of the $270,000 raued law year was used to help more than 20.000 people in Barry County. "Agencies are facing continued cutback! in state and federal funding." rhe said. "Bm the need for services continues to rise. So it’s up to us to make a difference." Among the different divisions in the cam­ paign. education has reached N percent of te goal to lead the way. Residrmial is at 71 per­ cent. public agencies 60 percent, industrial 55 percent. FIRE (financial and real estate) 39 percent and professional and business 23 percent. Feidpausch said the agencies supported by the United Way help the less fortunate, but also deal with everyday problems faced by everyone in society. “We are never certain when we or loved ones may need assisranrr. and we all need io "open our beans" Io the Barry County Unted Way. Parents hear results of survey on Hastings teens by Jean Galhsp appear on page 2 The panel that answered questions about the attitude and behavior of Hastings teens waits tor the meeting, hosted by the Hastings Area Parent's Network, to begin. Staff Writer K gathering of local parents Monday evening beard the results of a survey on Hastings teens* attitudes and behaviors. The parents at the session, sponsored by the Hastings Area Parents Network. asked questions of 1 panel of Barry Count* people who deal with young people as pan of their careers. The anonymous survey, "Search Institute Profiles of Student Life: Attitudes and Be­ haviors" was taken last February to students at Hastings High Scbool.lt was prepared by the Search Institute in Minneapolis for Michigan State University. At the outset, BISD Superintendent Tom Mohler said the survey s results would bring See PANEL, continued IMS* ® �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 City, county to be nominated for national downtown award by David T. Young Editor The City of Hastings and Barry County arc being nominated for a national award recognizing their commitment to revitalizing the city's downtown. Gene Haas, from the Economic Develop­ ment Subcommittee of the Barry County Futuring Committee, told the CUy Council that group is submitting th£ nomination for one of the Great American Mainstregt awards through the local office of the Ed­ ward D. Jones investment and financial planning firm Haas said the nomination must be submit­ ted before a Nov. 15 deadline, so be needed a resolution from the council in order to pro­ ceed. The council obliged unanimously. Haas also said that what must accompany the application are a history of the down­ town. a list of participants in revitalization, economic impact of the projects and a state­ ment of why Hastings and Barry County should win Included in the history will be the city's and Downtown Development Authority's rale in the “Streetscape" beautification pro­ ject. creation and renovation of four parking lots and extension of Apple Street. The county's history will focus on the courthouse renovation and the new Courts A Law building. Also included will be the sale of the old fairgrounds to make way for a strip mall along West Stale Street and to make way for a new fairgrounds facility on M-37 north of Hastings. Noting that both the city and county arc represented on the DDA Board. Mayor Mary Ixxi Gray said. "There is an open line of communication between the DDA and the 'Cotilty Board of Commissioners." Also in the awards department, the local indbstnal incubator has won an award from the Michigan Municipal League for its out­ standing service The city's new water treat­ ment plant also has been so recognized by the MML In another matter. City Manager Howard Penrod will look into finding a way to have city police business hours extended to in­ clude the regular 8 a.m. io 5 p.m time other city departments are open When asked by Mayor Pro Tem Frank Campbell why the police station couldn't be open longer than 8 to 4. Police Chief Jerry Sarver said his existing personnel have too much to do with other duties, such u road patrol, radar enforcement and data entry into the computer. "We're trying to get the best bang for the buck." the chief said "If someone (who wants to sec the police during business hours) can't get out of work earlier, we work around that "I've never had anyone complain that they've been slighted. We could keep the of­ fice open an extra half hour... but you'll take someihmg away from other areas." In other business Monday evening. the City Council: • Officially set 5 to 8 p.m. Monday. Oct. 31. as the date and times for the annual Hal­ loween trick-or-treat activities. Saying "Were losing contact with our people." Campbell insisted that It's wise to stay in touch with city residents more often. Councilwoman Evelyn Brower suggested volunteers work in the police business office to take messages. • Approved an emergency amendment to a recently adopted ordinance governing re­ view of plans for building. It was prompted by a man who wanted to build a structure on a flood plain on Center Road, but it was learned that state law calls for the Planning Commission rather than the Zoning Board of Appeals to do the review. "A lot of cities are going more and more to volunteers and they city should consider that." she said Councilman David Jasperse said perhaps a person should be hired just to do all the data entry into the computer, freeing up officers to be more available outside in the city. Sarver said. "If you say hire a data entry person instead of a policeman, that will cause trouble.' It was mentioned that a part­ time person was proposed for the last budget to handle more clerical tasks, but the request couldn't be granted because of budget con­ straints. We need to bring it (the ordinance), into compliance with stale law." said fWo&T In the amendment. "The only thing that's changed is who makes the decision (the Planning Commission rather than the ZBA)." said City Attorney James Fisher. • Approved rending Campbell, with nec­ essary expenses, to a Michigan Municipal l-eague meeting on revenue sharing from 1:30 io 4 p.m. Tuesday. Nov. 22, in Lansing. • Noted that the council is invited to a public work session on the city audit at 6 p.m. Monday. Nov. 14. at Qty Hall Council Chambers. Campbell said he cannot make any such work sessions earlier than that, noting be was a no-show for a work cession scheduled for 5:30 last Monday afternoon. Penrod pointed exit that such work ses­ sions. which have replaced the council's standing committee meetings with the im­ plementation of the city manager form of government, are not mandatory for council the council session, met with AnMects. fas engineering firm * up a plan Ar expansion of the * a proclamation of 30-Nov. 6. i c*mptignai y and i is effects on society. • Received word that Penrod will use next week. Oct 31 to Nov. 4, as a paid vacation week so he can use it to move to Hastings from Charlotte. Penrod also noted that in the past at Charlotte he usually took a week off when there was a fifth week in a month be­ cause business waa slower than usual Second Nashville teen's lawyer tries to get charges reduced in child abduction case ll-LU-f gUnnar News Briefs: Blood drive set tor tisnoween The Barry County chapse- of the American Red Crass will have ■ Hood drive oa Monday. Hallo, een Day, from I to 7 p. m al the St Arabroae Church in Dehoe Goal lor the cerapaifn writ be 60 pints. la the ipsnt of the irasna. Karen Diapers. director of the local Red Cross chapter, waaa'l peommaf. but the honed that ' Marge Sunpaoo " and "Etvis" might make aa ^ponranra. along with some witches aad downs. Thnae who are at lean I7^wsofape. weigh n lean 110 pounds, are in reasoned good health and hafont given Moor within 56 days of Oct? 31 areeligiMe For more information, call the local Red Cram office st MS-3122. Al Helow's Eve at Charlton Parte The second annual "AR Hallow s live" ceiebrauoa for children apes 12 aad yonaper will be held from 3 to « p m Saturday al Chariton Part Activates will octode a coamnse cow­ lew. jack-tt lolrra rumen, mummy wrap races, apples oa a strop. woryrellmg. otd-fmhinaed neats and hey rides Admuamn a S3 for kids ages 12 and under, and aduks agea 13 and older can gm m for SI wah a children's adret. Tickets must be purchased by Oct. 21. For Store mformatioo. call the park of­ fice at 945-3775 Costume contest at Bowens MMs Historic Bowens Mills in Yankee Spr­ ings Township will have its old fashion­ ed costume party aad contest from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday The costume contest will include several categories, such as cutest, ugliest, most original, etc., in several different ages groups. Gate fees will be $1 each for adults and children alike Package prices are available fort groups such as scouts and Sunday School youths Bowens Mills is located two miles nonh of the Yankee Springs State Park entrance For more information, call 795-7530 Hospice workshoo slated for Nov. 8 A Barry Community Hospice workshop “Ministry to the Dying” will be held at 8:30a m Tuesday. Nov 5. at Pennock Hospital v Physicians Center. Deb Winkler. Barry Hospice division manager, said the free workshop's goals is to educate and raise awareness of the needs of Hospice patients and to help clergy work with terminally til patients and their families. The session will include a panel discussion w ith bereavement coordinator Rebecca Wilcox. Hospice volunteer the Rev ken Vaught, wxial worker Marsha Slade I. Good Samaritan Hospice bereavement chaplain coordinator the Re> kft Uright and Uinkier For reservations or for more informs non. call 948 8452 tiaonat dinner will be Friday The annual Barry County Habitat for linn indy Swire steak aad ctackea din­ ner will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Fri­ day at the Hastings Pint United Methodist Church AU proceeds from the free-will dona­ tion meal will be used for Habitat's home building projects for the needy in the area. The menu will include the meat. pofatoei, and gravy, vegetables, salad, cake and beverage The Bluegrass Boys and Steve Berkemier will perform a variety of musical styles at the Musicians Showcase al 6:30 tonight (Thursday. Oct. 27) al Arby's Restaurant in Hsatiags. The Bluegrass Boys’ performance will first sfifwrance al the Shnwr«R*» series, but some have appeared individually The Bluegrass Boys already haw been booked for next year’s Hastings Sc^nmerfest celebration Seating ■ the Showcase u oa a ftratcome, fint-rerved bams Felpauseh plans costume contest The Felpauseh Food Center in Hastings will have a Halloween costume comest at 4 30 p m Monday Age groups that will be judged are up lo 6 yean old and 7 to 12. First, second and third prized will be awarded in each of the two groups The children must be accompanied by aa adult Free cider and doughnuts also will be offered al Felpauseh dunng that time. Habitat house to be dedicated The dedication of the newest house buih by Barry County Habnal for Humanity will be held M 3 p.m Sunday. Oct K. at 52« W Clinton St The house will be owned by Doug and Deane Jennet: Their children are Kara red Jonah Taking part in the dedteauoo will be Hastings Mayor Pro Tem Frank Camp­ bell. Councils -unan Maureen Ketchum and the two moat recent Habitat homeowners. Mary Eaton aad Jim Aimworth, both at Freeport. who will present Bibles to the Jennetu Habitat for Habitat n aa ecameakal Chnatan ministry dal baalda decern, af­ fordable homes for eligible families, which also take part in the propel wish "sweat equay " Former local man’s name on park sign The name of the Leo R. Tift, formerly of Hastings, graces the sign for the Michigan Department of Transportation roadside park near Bronson Tift was an auto repairman with the State Highway Garage, he worked from 1946 io 1976 and won national recogm­ uon for has inventions aad innovative ideas for highway maintenance equip­ ment and procedures. His abilities earned him the Gover­ nor's Award Commission as one of three distinguished employees m state govern­ ment m 1974 Tift's wife. Men. still lives in the Hastings area. The sign was seen recent­ ly by Don and Maxine Sponger of Hastings and Venus Fla. by Tema Frith Staff Writer A second 16-year-old Nashville girl was charged Thursday with child enticement and unlawfully taking an auto after appearing In a preliminary hearing in juvenile crato. Tylene Dypiper and 16-year old Nicole Hull of Nashville are both charged with abducting 8-mooch old Jonathan Younger of Lake Odessa Sept. 27 and taking off with him in bis mothers car. Hull waived probable cause al her bearing, which was held tn juvenile ball earlier thia month. She is also charged with fleeing and eluding the police after a high­ speed chase in Kent County before the pair were caught Hull's trial is expected to come before the court within the next two months. Younger was safely returned to his Lake Odessa parents. Shannon and Rodney Younger, after a 26-hour search dial began in Nashville with Hulls’ request to borrow the car and ended near Wyoming when me baity was recovered by Kent County pobce Dypiperja knietly while her lawyer. SlepbaTOe FcMMfeud to future court referee Robert Nidi lo reduce or remove the child enticement charge. She agreed lo let the unlawful taking of an auto charge remain, aa staled co die petition "There is no evidence in the police report that infers that Tylene actually look the child." said Fekkes "The charge should be removed or reduced." She told the court that she wanted the charge reduced to either aiding and abetting or accessory after the fact. Assistant Prosecuting Attorney David Gilbert disagreed with Fekkes and asked that the charges remain as filed. "Child enticement is a crime under the kidnapping code and is considered a con­ tinuous crime." he said. "A child is considered taken until he is returned lo his parents or legal guardian. This child was taken to several locations before being returned." He explained that a continuous crime was one that was considered In progress until the suspects were apprehended. Fekkes ditto 1 agree that the crime was a continuous crime and slated her reason for wanting the charge reduced lo accessory after lhe tan "An accessory after the fact helps the person who committed the crime rather than committing it," she said "Once a child is enticed, the crime ta over " Gilbert anawe-M herby saying that .the offense was being commuted as long as the child or car was being rietd Nida agreed with Gilbert and ruled dial he charges would remain as originally listed on the petition. Tylene could have slopped the process at any point by calling someone and asking questions." be said. "I am satisfied that she was an active participant because she didn't stop the crime " Social Services representatives recommended that Dypiper remain in detention and lo later be placed in a more in­ tensive program where she could work through a behavior modification program. If placed in such a facility. Dypiper would remain mere for a minimum of one year. Nida said dial it was too early lo consider any long te'ai placement, but agreed that Dypiper should be returned to the Allegan County juvenile detention center. Bond was set al SZS.OOOcash Fekkes also asked that the press and the public be barred from the proceedings because hearsay testimony could be heard to the court. Nida also rejected this request Both Dypiper and Hull win have a choice 01 appearing before a judge or a Jury of six people. Her attorney has seven days to appeal the cowt's decision and has said that she will appeal it Hull remains in detention al the Catootr County Juvenile center. The two teem will both remain in juvenile court since no attempt wa. made by the court to charge either of them as adults. Americable ordered to halt ‘misleading’ contract offer Michigan Attorney General Frank Kelley has announced that he has accepted an as ■trance of discontinuance from the Americable International cable television firm, which serves Hastings and four other south­ western Michigan cooununities. Americable. based in Florida, had been wanted eartier by the attorney general s of­ fice to atop offering cable installation and repair service contracts it said were mislead­ ing to customers The assurance of discontinuance requires Americable to offer a revised service con­ tract that makes it clear to customers that purchase of the contract is optional and may be canceled at any time. As part of the set­ tlement. Americable will offer subscribers a free month of pven^im channel service. Americable. in a letter to customers ear­ lier. failed to tell them that the service con­ tract far S2 per month was not mandatory. In a letter being sent this month to customers, it lists the costs of repair and installation ser­ vices without a contract. "From the consumer's point of view. I am pleased with this settlement." Kelley said "Americable has agreed to modify its service contract offering to make crystal clear to consumers that they have the option of terminating the contract or not purchasing it in the first place. The service contract may or may not be a good deal, but consumers have the right to decide for themselves whether or not they would tike to buy it "The revised form that the company will be sending to consumers should correct mis­ perceptions created by the previous contact form." Americable has agreed to furnish, without charge or obligation to consumers, a pre­ mium channel of the subscriber's choice for a month. The available channels include the Disney Channel. HBO, Encore, the Movie Channel and Showtime. Customers must fill out and return a coupon to refect the channel they want The premium channel service automatically will terminate at the end of the free month for those customers who have not chosen it as pan of their regular cable service. Subscribers who now take any premium channel service may instead elect to be cred­ ited the monthly cost of a premium channel. "The customers will benefit not only from being better informed about their rights, but also from the company's offer of free pre­ mium programming, or a credit to curtomers already subscribing," Kelley said. "In my opinion, this package represents a satisfac­ tory resolution of the issues we raised with the company. I am hopeful that these issues can now be put to rest." Kelley added. "Anyone who believes that they have been treated unfaar 1y by any com­ pany should feel free to contact my Con­ sumer Protection Division." Complaints may be filed with the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division at P.O. Box 30213. Lansing. Mich.. 48909. It is not necessary to request a complaint farm Hastings customers complained to the City Council earlier this year and the city attorney's office looked Into Ute matter before the Michigan Attorney General's office got involved. Americable baa been servicing Hastings since 1990. when it replaced the now tlefuoct Triad cable firm II also senes Cbarlone. Albion. Marshall and Vermontville. SHELTER COMMITTEE...continued from page 1 Commissioner Robert Wenger said "The Humane Society the last few yean has really backed away from much support of tbc ani­ mal shelter because of the tunnoil up there caused by all of the publicity. I feel it would be a good move to try to get them to be a player in a decision in what the animal shel­ ter should be and get them involved. We've got general public...It gives another view of the people — what it should be other than this board." Pan of the reason the shelter’s physical shape has been in linrt>o is that "this board did not give direction (to people in charge) on what we wanted — we went about three different ways." said Wenger. County commissioners did not go on record saying the board would remodel; nor did it say it would build a new shelter. Moore said. Commissioner Lew Newman said the board has to be careful when asking people to serve on a committee because "we can’t do anything without money." Moore said the endeavor is to seek out. explore and investigate the best option for the county and the animal shelter Newman indicated that he thought the County Board's Property Committee was ca­ pable of handling that assignment, rather than appointing a special committee Commissioner Marjorie Radant said Wenger made an important point when be noted that "This could be a very healing thing because people tn the Humane Society who have always contributed their time and money are upset with the indecision of what's going to go on down there. "There are the people who have supported the shelter for many, many yean, and for them to have a voice, to be able to go in and take a look at it. to give suggestions that perhaps we haven't thought of. I would think that would be a valuable thing, not only for their input, but simply because it would allow the public and the Humane Society to have a voice in something they are interested in and could be very healing." she said. Doster said the Humane Society and the public have given input to the Criminal Jus­ tice Committee before and could in the fu­ ture. Commissioner Sandy James said that rather than form a special committee, she did not know why the Property Committee couldn't invite the Humane Society and otbers to provide input. She said she thought it was an excellent idea to involve the Humane Society. Moore said be thought the advantage of having a special committee would be that those who serve on it would have to just deal with one issue, which could be done in an expedient and facured manner Wenger said be thought the Property Committee should have the responsibilities to interview prospective members for the special committee and recommend names to the Court, Boastl. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr, who chairs the County Property Committee, said he Ihought lhe ( nniinal Justice Committee should have that duly However, commis­ sioners voted 6-2 to delegate that responsiUUty lo the lYoperty Committee Fuhr and Radant cast the two votes to favor at giving the job to the CriminaJ Justice Cosnsnitlee. In other business pertaining to the Shelter, lhe County Board agreed lo spend 55.50010 re-roof the shelter. The funds will come from the county's Building Rehabilitation Fund The work will be done by Devers Roofing and Siding of Don. The old roofing material will be torn off and replaced with a rubberised membrane material that has a IO-year guarantee. Fuhr said. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 27, 1994 — Page 3 Congressional candidate to speak at 1st Friday Sgt Richard Bamum Underahariff James On Betsy J. Flory. Democratic Party candidate for Congress in the Third District, will be guest speaker at the next First Friday forum Nov. 4. The program, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, will begin at noon at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, corner of Green and Jefferson streets tn Hastings Flory ii running for the seat now occupied by Republican Vem Ehlers, who was chosen last December in a special eleamn after the death of Paul Henry. Another candidate is Libertarian Barrie Komcov The Third Congressional Distria includes the city of Hastings and the townships of Irv­ ing. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland Charter. Hastings Charter and Castleton and about two-thirds of Hope Township. Flory has an associate's degree from Grand Rapids Community College, a bachelor of arts degree from Calvin College and a master of arts degree from the University of Michigan She also holds an educational specialist's degree from U of M. labor and in­ dustrial relations certification from Michigan and drug and alcohol abuse counseling cer­ tification from Western Michigan University. She has bev an elementary teacher for 36 years. 30 of them in the Grand Rapids area. Flory has been mvloved with the Michigan Youth Corps Board, the Cornerstone Com­ munity Crisis Center. Parent-Teacher Association and the Grand Rapids. Michigan and National Education Associations. In politics, she has been on the Third Distria and Kent County Executive Commit­ tees since 1976, was Kent County Democratic Party Treasurer for two years, a Democratic Party national convention delegate in 1976, 1980 and 1988, a precina delegate since 1976 aad has been on the Democratic State Central Committee since 1976. An active member of the Second Congrcgs Det. Sgt. Ken DeMott Three officers to retire at sheriff's dept. Graphics News Service The Barry County Sheriffs Department is losing three of its long-serving members to retirement Undenbenff James Orr. Sgt. Richard Bamum and Detective Sgt. Ken DeMon all will leave ‘he department in the near future. Between them they have nearly 87 years of service. Bamum worked his last day at the department on Saturday, but he does not officially retire until Dec. 31. The sergeant said be decided to retire after 30 years with the department because he is starting to get tired of police work. 1 have mixed emotions about it. but Fm still going to go through with it I guess." Barnum said. He said everything has changed since he staned working at the department in 1964. “Back when I staned. you walk in. they give you the keys to a car. a gun. and say 'Go lo work.*" be said. "Nowadays you have an education before you cotne in." Barnum said be thinks the education is great, but it does not prepare deputies for work on the road. "That's something that you've got io learn from doing." be said. Technology has also changed, be said. wd there are more restrictions on police activity Barnum has been a sergeant for the last 15 years He said most of his time at the department has been good and be has no regrets. "There's been good times, there have been bad." he said He said be has no big plans for bis retirement yet. just some traveling and a little more hunting and fishing than he has done. "1 imagine my wife will have a few things shell *int me to do around the house,' he said. On will retire Dec. 26 after 28 years with the department. He Mid he has been waiting lo retire for a couple of years and feels he has worked al the department long enough 'I've got other things that 1 want to do and I don't have lime to do them," he said. He agreed with Bamum that there has been "big change* io police work over the last three decades in the laws, the court systems, the technology and the training. •Most departments today want at least a two-year degree applicant." he said. 'Which is for the good ' On joined the department as a deputy after serving In the United Stales Air Force for four years In five years he was promoted lo corporal, and to sergeant three years laler in 1974. Later that year, be was appointed tmdershertff Orr said bis most vivid memory of his service Is a car-train crash that happened right after be started. 'Some children were hurt seriously. I woke up the next day and that’s all I could see. I woke up just sweating.' he said Orr does not have any regrets with going Mo law enforcement though, he said. 'It's much better to me than working in a factory or somewhere like that." be said. "You felt like you were helping people and doing something for the county." Orr said be will miss the people he wreks with the most when he leaves He wants to do some gardening, fishing and rabbit hunting when he retires, he said "I really don't care it 2 even shoot any; I just love to run the dogs," be said. He plans to continue a part-time job he has held for the past three years making arrows. DeMott said he decided to retire after 28 yean on the force because it seemed like the appropriate time. "Everything fell into place." he said. "It was what Fd planned and 1 was able to do IL" DeMott staned as a detective, was promoted to corporal and then became the jail administrator when the new jail was built. letter he became a detective and then a detective sergeant. DeMott s last day will be Nov. 11. He said he has no special plans, but does want lo travel. He said he will miss being around his friends and colleagues "It was good yean working with a fine bunch of fellow policemen." he said. "1 uonal Church, she has a son, a daughter, four grandsons and one granddaughter Flory is expeaed to talk about the issues in the campaign for the Third Congressional Distria seat. She also will talk about how dif­ ficult it is to run as a Democrat in a distria that has been identified as heavily Republican since the presidency of Fnmklin Delano Roosevelt. * No Democrat has garnered as much as 40 percent of the vote in the last five elections, the last in December of 1993. Those pianuiag to attend may bring their own lunch. Tea and coffee will be provided by the Democrats. Update on local college center is Nov. 9 Barry Intermediate School District is hosting a presentation by Kellogg Community College on Wednesday. Nov. 9 at 6:30 p.m. at the BISD building at 535 West Woodlawn, in Hastings. Dr. Paul Ohm. president of Kellogg Community College, will provide a presentation of KCCs existing facilities and discuss options for Barry County. Several groups of Barry County residents recently toured the Grahl Center in Coldwater, the KCC Campus and the Regional Manufaauring and Technology Center in Battle Creek. The purpose of those visits was to familiarize Barry County residents with some enjoyed that very much." A retirement dinner party will be held for DeMott Saturday. Nov. 5. at the Middlevilla Inn. For reservations, call Don Nevins. Orr. Betty Purgiel or Pam DeMon at 948-4802 of the options available regarding academic and vocational training facilities. Because of the distance and time commitment required, many others have not been able to visit these facilities. Future educational opportunities in Barry County will be shaped by the resident's active involvement. It is especially important the Barry County boards of education and members of the County Commissioo and City Council be well represented on November 9. The program will begin al 6:30 p.m and conclude at 7:45 p.m The public is invited. For more information, call 945-9545. I Barry DSS Director Decker also to head Eaton County Ronald J. Decker, director of the Barry Comity Department at Social Services since 19S9. has been named a dual director for both Barry and Eason counties. Decker, who hss been employed st the Barry County DSS for 26 yean, was named to the Eason County post by Sure Depart­ ment of Social Services Director Gerald Miller. He succeeds Joseph Schwinger, who dMMy27. Muier SaM] ouat airectorsnips are natning new. Decker now is the 15th in Michigan, rte aaoea mat me appouxment was maoe al­ ter consultation with both county social ser­ vice boards The state director said dual county direc­ torships "have demonstrated creativity and efficient manage max in strengthening ser­ vices for DSS clients' Decker said dual directorships exist as close as St. Joseph and Cass. Branch and Hillsdale, and lama and Montcalm counties Betsy Flory I As dual director of Barry and Eaton. Decker will be responsible for management of both county agencies in Hastings ana Charlotte, particularly in determining how to effectively use their combined resources in providing services to family. He noted that the Barry-Eaton District Health Department has existed as one entity since 1969, now under the directorship of James Schnackcnberg Decker oversees 38 employees in Barry County and will be responsible for 53 more from Eaton County. He said the move will consolidate and streamline services. "h's a pilot program that is subject to re­ view. It's not cast in stone." be said. "Things are realty moving, we re doing some great things here." Decker said Michigan has become a leader m getting more people on welfare into the wrek force. Ronald Decker Decker holds an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a mas­ ter's degree from the University of Michigan. Sheriff offers tips for a safe Halloween Barry County Sheriff David Wood says Halloween may be the second most important event of the year for children, ‘but it can be rfanyrmus if proper precautions are not between or behind parked can. — Children should avoid dark streets and alleys and stay away from strangers, can and trucks they do not recognise. Larry Hensley displays the ptaqua naming him as ‘Krwanian of the Year.' Wood says basic common seme and lots of parental supervision are necessary ingredients for a fan. but safe tnck or treat night Monday The sheriff says he encourages parents to discuss the importance of being cautious with children and offers these Halloween safety up* — Parents should escot small children to homes m the neighborhood, visiting only peo­ ple they know. Older children should use the "buddy system"* and not go alone — Children should always look both ways before crossing the street and never run from Larry Hensley named "Kiwanian of the Year" by Hastings club — Children should not eat candy and food until they get home. - Candy, food and font should be checked carefully for tampering, dangerous objects or by Jean Gallup Staff Writer The man named "Kiwanian of the Year said he was completely overwhelmed at the news of his receiving the award. I-arry Hensley, a member of the club since 1985 shortly after he and his family came to Hastings, said the honor came as a complete Anyone who finds contaminated foods or other safety vtolatioas is asked io report them to the sheriffs department. Sheriff Wood says he and his deputies arc looking forward to a fan. happy and haunted night, but reminds parents that an organized, chaperoned party often is a pood alternative to going out on Halloween. Historic District Committee plans informational meeting The Maple Ridge Histone Drstna Study Committee will have a neighborhood informa­ tional meeting at 7 p.m Thursday. Nov. 3. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W Center St.. Hastings Peg Peurach. chairwoman of the comma See. said the meeting is in direct response io a xquest made at a public hearing ou the historic district last September Three experts from other ernes will be hand to present their news on htsionc districts They are Daniel Boilman. a member of the Histone Dtstria Commission for the City of Kalamazoo; Rebecca South-Hoffman, who has lived in the Heritage Hill District in Grand Rapids since 1969 (it became a histone dtsina ia 1972); and Jane Busch, who works for the Stale Histone Preservation office in the Bureau of History for the Michigan Department of State These experts also will answer questions from residents about how the process works in their neighborhoods. Busch will answer ques­ tions on how slate laws affect Hastings The updated report, ordtnanx and stan­ dards will be available at the mhnnat tonal meeting. "We .have been hearing some opinions of some residents that are causing concern that are not part of our proposed histone drstna at all. so we arc anxious to get the facts out at this meeting so this project can be evaluated on the facts, not the myths. Peurach said "We hope everyone with questions will come with them written down so every ares of in­ terest gets discussed " surprise. Hensley, a past president of the service club, has been active in the community as well as the Kiwanis. serving two three-ycar terms on the board of the Hastings Educational Enrichment Foundation, and parting his second three-year term on the Hastings Library Board this year. He was substantially involved with the Junior Achievement in Hastings High School in the Applied Economics course taught at the high school, and taught insurance related topics at Olivet College as adjunct faculty. Hensley is vice president and treasurer of Hastings Mutual Insurance Company and since 1973. has been chairman of the National \saociation of Mutual Insurance Companies tax committee. He and his wife Mary Ellen are tic parents of two daughters. Lydia and Debbie. They arc also grandparents of a grandson and are anticipating another grandchild in the spring, thanks to Lydia and her husband, Boyd Endsley. In the presentation of the award to Hensley. Neil Braendlc observed that Hensley had brought special recognition and honors to the Kiwanis as president, and also has been committed and involved in other community affairs He also remembered Al Signs, last year’s award recipient of the honor, who has since passed away. "The Kiwanian who normally would be making this presentation today is, sadly, with us only in spirit. He will remain alive, howe- er. as long as he is not forgotten. So. I ask you to have Al Signs in your thoughts as we make the following award in his memory and honor," Braendlc said in giving the award to Hensley. Hensley described his reaction to the award as’thnUed" "It's overwhelming to be thought of in the sime class as Al Signs and the other "Kiwanians of the Year" When I first came to Hastings, they defined what Kiwanis meant to me" �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 Letta The jury reached the wrong verdict 7b The Editor: Everybody would like lo believe our justice system slweys mak.s the correct decisions. The Barry Coumy District Court jury on Oa. 19 has to live with ■ bad decision when they convicted John Gales of embezzlement aad Julie Mitchell of receiving aad concealing. First, fee case would never have been pro­ secuted if common tense within the Barry Board of Commissioners had prevailed. There has been a conspiracy by four county board members since before "Sheltergate* ’ to fire or otherwise get nd of Gates, who was pfenn­ ing and zoning an animal control director. Mitchell was unfortunate to have been caught in the crossfire of that conspiracy and has been terribly harrassed by the prosecutor, some county board members and investigators to the point of desperation In the court proceedings Oct. 18 and 19. the prosecutor never did prove the charge of embezzlement or receiving and concealing embezzled property The only thing proved was that Gates took the donated three-sectioa fence to Julie s house to be stored with the knowledge of all arumal control employees and the eventual knowledge of the County Board of Commissioners. There was no pro­ blem wtth that at the utne until the climate in the animal shelter changed with the advent of Sheltergate The County Board. Pam Ronchetti. with direction, and the present Annual Shelter Director. Al McCrumb. all with knowledge of the fence, should have requested the fence be returned to the shelter. This not having happened hints al a conspiracy of sorts to use this for ammumtion when the time came. Having been ordered by the County Board not to go bock to the shelter, return of the fence was not John’s or Jolie’s responsibt'xy John and/or Juke made the nuafakr of era requertrng the removal of the lure. A rustake of feat sort. by Judge Gory Holman s own statement, does not constitute guilt I fault Judge Holman for not letting Mil chell explain a statement or exclamation she made to Detective Howell when he told her he was there to pick up the fencing. Julie nadc the statement ‘what happens now?" or something to that effect. The County Pro­ secutor made that sound as an exclamation of a guilty person. Explaining this statement would have brought to light a whole new line of testimony involving the county board, prosecutor and county coordinator and possibly others. Judge Holman did not want the case lo be expanded to the point of taking possibly more days and possibly exposing the public to some of the misdeeds by other county officials. Judge Holman was probably within his rights to deny this line of testimony, but in my opinion it denied the jury of some background that may have helped them make the correct decision. I can testify that this was more a statement by a person who has been harrassed to the point of being frustrated as to what she can do about the harrassment because Julie called me shortly after reading a letter I had written to the editor about the shelter investigation, ask­ ing me what she could do to stop the harrassment She asked me what she could do to stop ft. aad what will they do to her aext? Aa 1 have said before, this situation could have been cleared up yean ago at little or no coat to the county. But because of the vindic­ tive attitude of some of the county commit sionen, it has coat the county thousands of dollars that might better have been spent on roads or something else to beer .It the county as a whole. The final cost has not been tallied yet. and nu, not be for some time. Justin W. Cooley Nashville The Constitution isn’t broke, don’t fix it 7b The Etiter The election oa Noe. I ha* oa fee ballot a proposal "A", which has am been mentioned nor discussed in say media. Contiaunoaally. every 16 yean fee coring pabiic haa an opportunity » ask far a conaitu uonal coaveanoo. meaning that fee ermatanlira could be rewnaea. If rack a cmnearico were lo be held, k a am a> hard m imlgiar feat ruther .weeping hi ay I could be Tor^eimnple m preaeoi fee aaae' b doouamad by fee aombeeai aecooa of fee me If rtnrmra. we cote eapea a> be con­ trolled compteaely by fem aemfan For many yean, there has been a concerted effort by feoae who would ' toeamlme" our govenmem orgaaiealioa. that is, to regionalize goveromem This might be fine, eicept ataibiua* face! government might cut dorm oa etecaed offidab. but consider thm they would of necessity be replaced by what we cell bureaucrats. Thb again might be OK. eacept that they cannot be voted out. Indeed they would be protected by employmem laws Too. suck a convention would again aouamtee fee aaae by quae possibly givmg control *f "lend ese"' to. any. the DNR WIm fee implication of fearenld be woald- be a sorry gueu. A "No" rose teems to be m the states best last tew, don't you agree? Like they lay. if k ba t broke, don't rJt k. Wendell Stncklsnd Battle Creek It’s time to expand athletic opportunities 7b 7^ e Editor: This area has had a rich tradition of high school sports. Now with the fall season win­ ding down and winter sports time almost here, I feel its time to make some changes. As an observer of local sports, I have wanted to talk about the subject of expanding opportunities to all student-athletes who show a desire lo compete. Its time to end the tradi­ tion of set lineups, even before the coach sees who is coming out. Over the years. 1 feel area coaches have allowed set lineups to happen. To coach a team with known factors is a lot easier than not knowing how to prepare for the season. Over the years. I feel a lot of student athletes basically gave up. They didn't want to rock the boat So they settled for being a beixh wanner, just to be on the team. Bench duty for long periods is a waste of that student-athletes' time, desire, and natural enthusiasm. The set lineup system does more harm than good for the whole program There's no education or playing experience in bench duty. It takes playing lime! Let’s get out in the open and talk about this problem. Too many students didn't feel they had a chance to compete because of the system. It’s time for a big change I fed it's time for ail conches io make a true effort to make all spots open competition. There should be no excuses, like residence (bus riding country kids), influence or lack of past known ex­ perience. As always, every student should follow school and state requirements. Is this new policy a pipe dream, or could it happen’’ Now, to the students, h’s your time to take a stand and demand changes by showing up in big numbers to all tryouts and demand a Ray Erway story brings back past 7b The Editor: 1 was very interested in the “Ray Erway Story" m last week's Banner, telling about his pine tnx farm. In 1949, when we built our first house on the comer of South Broadway aad Brogan Road, he gave us 12 pine tree seedlings for our new lawn. They all lived and grew to maturity, but have since been destroyed. 1 have never forgotten what a kind man and good mail carrier Mr. Erway was. Many of his stories have brought back memories. Margaret Ouaughl in TV ads uncouth, lewd, dtsguisting 7b 7k* filter I not getting fad up wife fee disgusting ads dot)take ep half fee program oa CNN. m a view* of bit Hg. heavily peiaaad lipa ----* t--- 4 *--■*-■ --' — -fe *•»- _ j_ t__;__ ., er a • ano kwo oouy views r rouos being suincu in­ to mouths in an uncouth fashion? The niceties have apparently gone down the drain. It’s abaoiusdy gross, what comes from Let’s stop the kMng of chidron 7b 7k« fitter: Have you ever stood and watched a child lynfe m a hm stal bed wife ndies nmniM om of ha arms and heed, a teapinaor breathing far him. homes covering his face, .-rms. tone ■fa tags, bran dead, and wafeug for • meckane to tell you his been hat final.v given M bema^? Then you may be watching a child die from being heomt by aa afedri I here stood by fem bedride. A warm and loving Hale year-old boy. my regfera, Robbie Ego. wee lying m dM bed dynig A man he baldly knew. Jeff Murhlhenarn. age 24, was charged with tecond-degne murder far Robbn-sdaofem of 1993. Il bee been over a year and a half eon, **d juance nill has am been done. Oa Oa. 10 of ihn year. Muehlhausen pleaded guiky to the second —* murder charge. No* we hear report* that a pies hargsia ha* been made with him to semeace him under the maaaiaaghtor fmdetaK* with ma) be only three to etfhi yean ia priaoa. But is not juanoe’ b thb ctekf* life worth •o little to our court sytem? The abuse wd killing of <w children Im hJ^ngsBaNNER Devoted to tfte sssteraats of Barry Catatty Smew 1856 PuMahad by Maatingi Baamv. lac. A Dimon of j-Ad Grwfrca tnc 1M2N Broad—» Haaonge. Ml 4905*4*02 (S1S) *45-9564 •NEWSBOOM * DMUTtomg/EAv; Eton* Gtoart (Aaaat Eaton NttMotewi BartwaGal JaanGbkjp Teresa Frit) Sharon Mtt*r TA. Stafubbarton Margaret Fowier fuharripria* Rate*: $13 per year *i Barry Courey $15 par year «n adionng count** $16-50 par year etsaetere POSTMASTER: Send address changes io: P.O. Boa B Hasangs. Ml 40058-0602 Second Clam Portage Pte al Hasanga, Ml 48058 (USPS 717-830) got to slop! We sincerely hope that the judge sitting on this case, the Honorable Judge H David Sort tem what we thmk b legally and morally right and sentences Muehlhausen to the loageb prison term available for second degree murder, and not the shorter sentence for manslaughter. Everyone, please, stand up and try to make a difference Write a short letter to Judge H Deval Soa. reqerning fem he tentence for Secoed Degree Murder for which MeeMhemen hes pleaded guilty to. Remember, fee next child fem dies from abuse may be your son or daughter, niece, aephe*. or grandchild Wouldn't you warn to jntecc done? Send your letter to: Judge H. David Sort. 416 Hall of Justice. Grand Rapid*. Mich 49303. File No 93-62743-FH Whanda Main Hastings Marie A . Waner Haslinp BPW urges al to vote 7b 7k* filter: The Haamgt Busineat and Professional Womea't Chib would like to commend die Hastings Banner for printing fee ballot iaformetion far io readers before the election. It cenauily helps to read the proposab as written before gotag to fee ballet booth The Homings Business aad Professronal Women’s CM also urges everyone to esercne their constitutional right to vote. You know. 7S yean ago women did nm have thb right Laura R. Mmm Legislauve CMnnen Hamofes BFW Letters system of true open competition and then op­ tions for playing time. Tell the officials that you want more oppor­ tunities to compete. Cliallenge the system. Students, make a pledge to flood the competi­ tion in every sport from now on. Don’t allow them io turn you away. Il’s time to say. ”fnd a solution to the problem.” If they say "no." then it’s lime to gel together and boycott all sports, to get everyone else, to say "no one in the stands " All we want is a chance tn compete You have the power to seek the necessary changes and the power to say "expand the op­ portunities in sports." Form a partnership and act as a team to get a more even system of opportunities Il’s time for any student who meets the re­ quirements to be able to showcase his or her talents. Il's even time to allow handicapped students a chance to compete. Yes. 1 have raised a new concept that will not sit well. But this problem has created too many past horror stones. Il’s time for all sides lo sit down and talk about options. Forge a better future! Don’t kill natural enthusiasm, restructure the system to meet the demand. Also, students, get it down on paper. A Concerned Citizen Steve Jacobs Hastings Auto trouble yields two different ‘fruits’ 7b The Editor. One never knows how >ar Christian love reaches when giving a helping hand The Bible teaches. "You shall know them by their fruits," ripe, healthy fruits or roiing. decaytag fruits. The point is my automobile has si^wn me dearly two different "fruits.” Auto trouble brought me a nightmare and later... enlighten­ ing joy! Relatives, under the guise of helping, rip­ ped me off. It was a nightmare. However, shortly after ihe "angels’* came marching in to my aid. Two different sets of friends (Christians) helped me beyond the range of the normal. They moved mountains. One loaned me a car for as long as needed. Another ran me around for days, helping my brother and me. They followed me home over 30 miles with their two can. One was accepted by the Minor League baseball. They have several friends. Chnstiaris. who play in the Major Leagues, such as George Bell. These famous ballplayers were on the national news with my friend, helping him restore his burned home and other impor­ tant issues concerning the property. I also, a few years ago, tried to help with this issue. Many of these millionaire Major League players give of themselves, helping the public, such as Chad Curtis from Middleville (a friend of my neighbor). He plays on the California Angels. This team consists of only Christians, and is owned by the Gene Autry family. One never knows how serious problems can turn into great rewards. Years ago our family had a problem. I wrote a "letter to the editor” of that large city newspaper. One day there was a knock on the front door. I opened the door and was shocked to see the dty mayor aad wife! We te down and talked for over aa hour. They accepted me as a friend and invited me to visit them and attend their parties. We helped each other. Life is full of surprises. I am often amazed when 1 read: "letters to the editor.” The Hast ings Banner is very exceptional in prin­ ting all sorts of letters. 1 feel rewarded receiv­ ing the vst viewpoints out there. Julia Abdi Freeport Know Your Legislators: UX Banal* Donald Riagla, Democrat, 106 Diricaan Sonet* Offica Building, Woffington D.C 20610, prion* (202) 224-4622. DMrid office: 110 Midagan Am. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapid*. Midi. 40503, phon* (616) 456-253Z Brad Miter, region*! representative Carl Levin, Democrat, Rutael Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 70610, phone (202) 224-6221 District offica: 110 Micffigan Ave., Federal IHSding. Room 134, Grand Rapid*. Mx±. 40503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick ormeia, regional rapreeentativ*. UX Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Spring*, Orangeville, Prairievia* and Barry township* and the lower third of Hope Township), 1310 Longworth Building, the United State* House of Rapreeentativee. Washington D.C. 20615. phono (202) 225-4401. Linda Ktear, dHrict representative, 42 W. 10th St., HoOand, Mich. 40423. phone 305-0030. Vamon ENara, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving. CarOcn, Woodfend, Rutland, Hasting* and Castleton township*, th* city of Hasting*, the upper two-third* of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Towns! up), 1528 Longworth Houae Offica Bulking, Wuffinglon D.C. 2C515. pnone (202) 225-3831. Dfetrict office: Room 166, Federal Buiding, Grand Rapvia, Mich. 40503, phon* (616) 451-8363. Nick Smith, Republican, 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district offica: 121 S. Cochrane Av*., phone (517) 5430066. Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler. P.O. Boa 30013. Lansing. Mich. 48900, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Weffiom, 13th District (al of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol, P.O. Boa 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan Houae of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mkh. 48909, phone (517) 373-0842. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 It’s time to expand athletic opportunities Letters 7b The Editor: This area has had a rich tradition of high school sports Now with the fall season win­ ding down and winter sports time almost here. I feel its lime to make some changes. As an observer of local sports. I have wanted to talk about the subject of expanding The jury reached the wrong verdict 7b The Editor: Everybody would like to believe our justice system always makes the correct decisions. The Barry County District Court jury on Oct. 19 has to live with a bad decision when they convicted John Gates of embezzlement and Julie Mitchell of receiving and concealing First, the case would never have been pro­ secuted if common sense within the Barry Board of Commissioners had prevailed. There kas been a conspiracy by four county board members since before " Sheltergate" to fire or otherwise get rid of Gates, who was plann­ ing and zoning an animal control director. Mitchell was unfortunate to have been caught in the crossfire of that conspiracy and has been terribly harrassed by the prosecutor, some county board members and investigator to the point of desperation. In the court proceedings Oct. 18 and 19. the prosecutor never did prove the charge of embezzlement or receiving and concealing embezzled property. The only thing proved was that Gates took the donated three-section fence to Julie's house to be stored with the know ledge of all animal control employees and the eventual knowledge of the County Board of Commissioners There was no pro­ blem with that at the time until the climate in the animal shelter changed with the advent of Shehergate The County Board. Pam Ronchetti. with direction, and the present Animal Shelter Director. Al McCrumb. all with knowledge of the fence, should have requested the fence be returned to the shelter. This not having happened hints at a conspiracy of sorts to use this for ammunition when the time came. Having been ordered by the County Board not to go back to the shelter, return of the fence was not John’s or Julie’s responsibility John and/or Julie made the mistake of not re­ quest i ng the removal of the fence. A mistake of that sort, by Judge Gary Holman's own statement, does not constitute guilt I fault Judge Holman for not letting Mit­ chell explain a statement or exclamation she made to Detective Howell when he told her he was there to pick up the fencing. Julie made the statement "what happens now?" or something to that effect. The County Pro­ secutor made that sound as an exclamation of a guilty person. Explaining this statement would have brought to light a whole new line of testimony involving the county board, prosecutor and county coordinator and possibly others. Judge Holman did not want the case to be expanded to the point of taking possibly more days und possibly exposing the public to some of the i.wdeeds by other county officials 'ydp Holman was probably within his rights to deny this line of testimony, but in my opinion it dented the jury of Mime background that may have helped them make the correct decision. I can testify that this was more a statement by a person who has been harassed to the point of being frustrated as to what she can do about the harrassment because Julie called me shortly after reading a letter 1 had written to the editor about the shelter investigation, ask­ ing me what she could do to stop the harrassment She asked me what she could do to stop it. and what will they do to her next1 As I have said before, this situation could have been '•feared up years ago at httfe or no cost io the county. But because of the vindic­ tive attitude of some of the county comnus stoners, it has cost the county thousands of dollars that might better have been spent on roads or something else to benefit the county as a whole. The final cost has not been tallied yet. and may not be for some time. Justin W. Cooley Nashville a desire to compete, its time to end the tradi­ tion of set lineups, even before the coach sees who is coming out. Over the years. I fed area coaches have allowed set lineups to happen. To coach a team with known factors is a lot easier than not knowing how to prepare for the season. Over the years. I feel a lot of student athletes basically gave up They didn’t want to rock the boat So they settled for being a bench warmer, just to be on the team. Bench duty for long periods is a waste of that student-athletes’ time, desire, and natural enthusiasm. The set lineup system does more harm than good for the whole program There’s nc education or playing experience in bench duty. It takes playing time! Let s get out in the open and talk about this problem. Too many students didn't feel they had a chance lo compete because of the system. It’s time for a big change I feel it’s time for all coaches to make a tnie effort to make all spots open competition. There should be no excuses, like residence (bus riding country kids), influence or lack of past known ex­ perience. As always, every student should follow school and state requirements. Is this new policy a pipe dream, or could it big numbers to all tryouts and demand a Ray Erway story brings back past 7b The Editor: I was very interested in the "Ray Erway Story" in last week’s Banner, telling about his pine tree farm. In 1949, when we built our first house on the corner of South Broadway and Brogan Road, he gave us 12 pine tree seedlings for our new lawn. They all lived and grew to maturity, but have since been destroyed. The election on Nov. I has oa the ballot a proposal "A”. which has not been mentioned nor dacuaaed m any media ConauturiaaaBy. every 16 yean the voting pabiro has aa opportuiuty to art for a constxu tonal convention, meaning that the cousmutton could be rewritten. If meh a convention ware to be hrti. it u not lo hard lo imagine that rather sweeping change, could be xamplr. at present the ante ia dominated b> the aoutheaal aecrion of the tore If rewritten, we could expncl to be con­ trolled completely by that aecrion. For many yean, there hm beea a concenod effort by thoae who would "itreanilme ' our govenawnt orgaaiutioa. that ia. lo regionalize government This might be fine, escepi abolishing local goveramem might cm down on elected officials. but consider lhai they would of necessity be replaced by wta we call bureaucrats This again might be OK. escepl ttm they cannot be voted out. Indeed they would he protected by employment laws. Too, such a convention would again streamline the stale by quite possibly giving control of "hmd roe " to. toy. the DNR Wta the implication of tta etreld be would- be • tony guess. A "No” vote teems lo be in the stales best interest, don't you agree? Like they say. if it isn't broke, don't fit k. Wendell Stnctdand Buttle Creek Left stop the kfltog of children 7k The Editor. Have you ever wood and waachod a duM ty­ ing ia a hoapual bed wuh tubea running out of ha anta aad head, a reapuutor breuhtng far him, braaro covering ha face. anna, tone aad leg,, brain dead, and waiting for a mnehme to tell you hit heart haa finally given up beating? Then you mny be watching a child die from being beaten by an adult! 1 have atood by tha bedside A warm and loving Huie year old boy. my nephew. Robbie Ego. waa tying ia that bed dying. A man be tarty knew. Jeff Mitrhlhaaaea. age 24. wan charged wuh iecoad-degree murder for Robta', daab a My of 1993. It haa been over a year aad a half now. and jtattce suU ta act been done. On Oct. 10 of tta year. MneMharoen pleaded gurty to the ■econd degree murder charge. Now we hear tepoits tta a pica bargam has been made with lum to seaaeace turn under the nanataghaer guidelines wah maybe only three to eight yean m priaoa. Thia a not juaire! Is this child's life worth so latle to our court system'* The abuse and killing of our children has system of true open competition and then op­ tions for playing time. Tell the officials that you want more oppor­ tunities to compete. Challenge the system. Students, make a pledge to flood the competi­ tion in every sport from now on. Don’t allow them to turn you away. It’s time to say. "find a solution lo the problem ” If they say "no." then it’s time to get together and boycott all sports, to get everyone else, to say "no one in the stands ** All we want is a chance to compete You have the power to seek the necessary a more even system of opportunities. It's tune for any student who meets the re­ quirements to be able to showcase his or her talents. Il’s even lime to allow handicapped students a chance to compete. Yes, 1 have raised a new concept that will not sit well. But this problem has created too many past horror stories. It’s time for all sides to sit down and talk about options. Forge a better future! Don't kill natural enthusiasm, restructure the system to meet the demand. Also, students, get it down on paper. A Concerned Citizen portunities in sports." Form a partnership and act as a team to get Auto trouble yields two different ‘fruits' 7b The Editor: One never knows how far Christian love reaches when giving a helping hand. The Bible teaches, "You shall know them by their fruits." ripe, healthy fruits or rating, decaying fruits. The point is my automobile has shown me clearly two different "fruits." Auto trouble brought me a nightmare and later .. enlighten- him restore his burned home and ocher impor­ tant issues concerning the property. I also, a few years ago. tried to help with this issue. Many of these millionaire Major League players give of themselves, helping the public, such as Chad Curtis from Middleville (a friend of my neighbor). He plays on the family Relatives, under the guise of helping, rip- shortly after the "angels" came marching in to my aid. Two different sets of friends the nocr.ial. They moved mountains. One loaned me a car for as long as needed. Another ran me around for days, helping my brother and me. They followed me home over 30 mites with their two cars. beaeball. They have several friends. Chris* Years ago our family had a problem. 1 wrote a * * 1 ctter to the editor * * of that 1 a r ge city front door. I opened the door and was shocked to see the city mayor and wife! We sat down and talked for over an hour. They accepted me as a friend and invited me to visit them and attend their parties. We helped each other. Life is full of surprises. 1 am often amazed when I read: "tetters lo the editor." The ting all sorts of tetters. I feel rewarded reccrv- George Bell. These famous ballplayers were The Constitution isn’t broke, don’t fix it lb The Editor: Letters gr* to stop* We sincerely hope that the judge sating on dm erne, the Honorable lodge H David Soet does wta we thnk is legally and morally right aad renunces Muehlhausen to the loagea pnsc-i term available for second degree murdtr. and not the shorter lenience for manslaughier Everyone, please, stand up and try lo make a difference Write a short letter to Judge H David Soet. requesting tta he remence for Second Degree Murder for which Muehlhausen h’s pleaded guilty to. Remember, the nett child that dm from abate may be your ion or daughter, niece, ropbew. or grandchild Wouldn't you want to mc justice done? Send your letter 10: Judge H David Soet. 416 Han of Jaarice. Grand Rapids. Mich 49303. File No 93-62743-FH Whands M»«n Hastings TV ads uncouth, lewd, diseuistine w w wrt ■ Julia Abell Freeport Know Your Legislators. awtaw^foan am rorow n The Editor: I am gening fed up with the disgusting ads that, take up half fee program on CNN. in a half! hour. The program is what CNN advertises as "a whole day’s news m a half hour " Do yfei like being borabanted wife close-up - -t S'- - -* k-:_ *■ 1*_. - - t -. _ * *t_ . view* 01 mg teem, Dig, neavijy paimeo ups aad lewd body views? Foods being stuffed in­ to rnuuth* in an uncouth fashion? The Biceties have apparent!y gone down the dram. It** absolutely gross, what comes from fee tube I will add feat CNN is not atone, tn fee advertisements that are carried. I • Marie A. Warner Hastings BPW urges all to vote n The Editor: The Hitting, Business nd Professional Women's Chib would like to commend the Hastings Banner for printing the ballot infer matron for n reader, before the electron. It certainly hdpt lo read Ike proposals aa written before going to the tallol booth The Hasting, Business and Profeuional Women', Club alto urge, everyone 10 exercue their constxutrooal right lo vote. Yon know. 73 yean ago women did not have this right. Laura R Mam Legirtative Chairman Hastings BPW U.S. Sanai* Donald Rlegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michioan Ave. NW. Rodm 716, Grind Rapids, Mich. 49503, phono (616) 456-2532. Brad Miler, regional rapreaentative. Carl Lovin, Democrat. Russel Senate Office Building. Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Bedding. Room 134, Grand Rapid*. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomappie, Yankee Springs. OrangeviHe. PrairieviRo and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, ths United States House of RaptwasnMvee. Washington D.C. 20615, phono (202) 225-4401 Linda Kaiser, datrict representative, 42 W. 10th St , Holand, Mfch. 49423, phono 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Reptbiican, 3rd District. (Irving. Cartton. Yfoodtand, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the ipper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Townsliip), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 2C515, phono (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phono’(616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D C. 20615, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phono (517) 543-0055. Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013. Lansing. Mich 48909, phon* (517) 373­ 3400. Stale Senator Jack Wekxxn. 13th District (al at Barry County). Micfngnn Stale Senate, Stale Capitol. P.O. Bo* 30036, Lansing. Mich 48909, phono (517)37347793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representative*, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0642 HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interest of Barry Coicnty Since 1856 Whooxwlqragt? • MEWSBOOM • David T.MMVtgrEtfkr; Eton* Qftwrt (A—ont Eteor) hk* rtoflman Barbara Gal JeanGMtip TaraaaFf* Sharon bBar T£ StervaftKrton Margaret Foafer • ADVSmSM DBMrTMEMT • QaaaM to* accapM Monday Waugh Fnday 11* to 5JO p m. Saturday 8 i> - Noon Scott Ommor Jerry Johnson Dantoa Howel Phytoa Bowers labacripriaa Kates: J13 par yearn Barry Carty $15 par year n adjorang counbes $18.50 per year etoertwe **I Aa't know why not Thty roe lax JoBm for taarjghiRff <ta ■.laifing tag, are don't need. wme or notice." POSTMASTER: Send addreea changes to: P.O. Boa B ■im-rp- re tnnaa rwn Second Class Postage Paid at Hasange. Ml <9058 (USPS 717-830) **k OK to find iriigiaia achoob, ta prtvrte oaiea are OK. kdipoa rtnddnt be Mngta in adtoof.'* �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 — Page 5 Court system doesn’t protect victim’s rights FINANCIAL To The Editor: FOCUS m Mart D. Christensen of Edward D. Jonas A Co Common-sense investing "Making the Mom of Your Mane)." by Jane Bryant Quinn is a common-sense investmem book that menu reading. It suggests ample investment strategies for various periods throughout our lifetimes More im­ portantly. however, it reminds us of five bask mveatment pnacipies that are invaluable at any stage of our lives. Buy stock. Statistics show that over period of 10 yean or more, stocks vonsistentiy outperform bonds, savings accounts and other fixed-income investments In fact, common stocks of large corporations have y iclded an average oi 6 percent more than inflation since 1926 When investing in stocks. Quinn advises doing so through mutual funds rather than try­ ing lo select and manage a portfolio of indmdual stocks The hill-time professionals who manage mutual funds offer the expertise needed to prosper in the stock market Diversify. Although common stock has a htery of outperforming other investments long term, putting all your eggs in one basket can be a costly mistake. Limit risk by selec­ ting different types of assets, those whose values generally do not move together Slocks and bonds are a good example When the value of one of these assets falls, the value of die other typically increases, in fact, oa Oct 19. 1997. when the slock market dropped more than 500 points. the bond market en­ joyed one of its strongest days in more than 10 yean. How do you choose where to place your in­ vestment dollars9 A general rule of thumb is lo place money you will need within the next four years in stable, relatively liquid in­ vestmenu like money-market funds, cer­ tificates of deposit. Treasury bilb and so forth. Although you may sacrifice income, your principal is not at risk and is usually readily available when you need it. Money that you don't need immediate ac­ cess to can be invested in longer-term in­ vestments. such as stocks, mutual foods and longer-term bonds, that have the potential to provide higher returns over the long term. Ba patient. Tune u a great ally when i»vttoag Successful investors view occasional downturns as buying opportunities If a stock or mutual fond is fundamentally strong, it will regain its momentum. The concept of market timing — buying low and selling high — is difficult to accomplish with any regular degree of success Statistics show that in-andout traders don't fare as well as investors who adopt buy-aad-hotd potives Bahaveat dtvidesMa. If yoe don’t need the income provided by your stock investments, put it to use by purchasing .note shares It can make a big deference in the long ran For ex­ ample. had you invested $100 m the Standard A Poor'i 500 Index al the end of 1925. your $100 would have grown to $3,270 by the end of 1991 However, had you reinvested the dividends earned over those 66 years, your $100 would have grown to $67,559? Understand risk. While undue investment risk should be avoided, refusing to take any investment risk can drastically reduce your in­ vestment potential After all. without risks there are no rewards. You need lo carefully define your investment needs and goals to determine how much risk you can afford financially and mentally “Making the Moat of Your Money" reminds us of some basic principals (hat can increase your chances of investment success. By following these simple guidelines, you'll be more likely to achieve the long-term fman cial goals you've set for yourself — STOCKS — Th* following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. Company AT4T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler Clark Equipment CMS Energy Coca Cola Close Change 53’/. 39’/. + 7. so1/. 47’/. 69*/. 22 50 Dow Chemical 73’/. Exxon 607. Family Dollar 107. Ford 29’/. General Motors 417. Great Lakes Bancorp 25*/. Haatlngs Mfg 287. 737. IBM 49*/. JCPenney 547. Johnson & Johnson 157. Kmart Kellogg Company 577. 277. McDonald's Sears 467. Southeast Mich. Gas 19 177. Spartan Motors 32*/. Upjohn Gold $389 75 Sliver 5.31 Dow Jones 3850.59 Volume 326.000,000 + 'fc -'/. + •/. + 17. -7. —V. -27. + •/. + 7. + 7. -5’/. —'/. — —’/. -21/. +1 -’/. + 7. + '/. -7. + '/. + 17. -•/. -JO _____________ Several weeks ago. our son was involved in a hit-and-run accident in Hastings. We appreciate the area residents for calling the police and ambulance and for pointing out the driver of the car. Without their assistance, the driver would not have been brought to justice, such as it was in this case. The person who was driving the car not on­ ly left the scene, but was driving on a suspended license, and was driving a car without proper license plates When the driver's insurance company was contacted, they stated that they were not liable for the medical bills or cost to replace the bicycle for our son because the owner of the vehicle hail misrepresented themselves and the insurance was void. The whole incident would have been nearly as upsetting if the court system had stood up for our rights as the victim's We had con tacted the prosecuting attorney's office and Support fair play, Truth in Advertising Letters were instructed to forward all bills incurred because of the accident to their office With these instructions it was our understanding that restitution for damages would come through the court proceedings To our dismay, we received a letter from the court stating that the driver had received a fine of $100 tor leaving the scene and $65 for driving on a suspended license There was no restitution of medkal expenses nor for the loss of the bicycle. So far to date, we have incurred several 7b The Editor: Senator Jack Welborn, in one of hi. recent Right to the Point articles in the Reminder, directed a rather scathing attack against candidate for governor Howard Wolpe (who by coincidence is not of the same political party as the senator). As usual, the senator told the truth. But also, as sometimes happens, he may no* have told the whole truth. I will make my point with a personal ex­ perience from my younger days. Two other boys and myself worked in a sand pit. loading a dump (ruck by hand and delivering the load to a marsh that was being filled in. We were paid by the hour In the course of our work, we were ap­ proached by a local resident who offered us a specific amount of money to deliver a specific amount of dirt to his address. We agreed, we fulfilled car obligation and counted our pay. After the expense of the track and the din. we still earned 10 times what we were accustom­ ed to receive. My question to you. the reader, and to the senator, is thb: Was it all right lo keep the money, or should I have returned some of it? 1 believed then (and still do today) that 1 was paid more than I was worth. But I kept it ail. and considered it my good fortune, and 1 suspect most of you readers would have done the same. Was 1 wrong? If not. then neither is Mr. Wolpe if he accepts an offer paying him 10 times what he is worth. I neither support nor oppose Mr. Wolpe; but 1 do support fair play and “truth in adver­ tising." 1 would encourage the senator to do the same. Let's Look at the four statewide ballot pro­ posals closely These proposals have come mm of Lansing and the ads for these are slanted and ery tunneled in their view*. Proposal A - is to open the constitution of Michigan. Why? The Governor has admitted, in the second debate, that he would like to make public tax dollars available to private schools By changing the constitution, he could do it. Proposal B - Felons who plead "no con­ test" would not be able to appeal their case after the trial. That's good, but let’s be careful Proposal C - Watch this one! Yes, it would help us on the suing pan But. if your emergency room cost from an accident is $1,700, your insurance company could say • 7b The Editor: It’s about time. Finally, we are going to have the opportunity to make a difference! Our Legislature has already passed the law (P A. 143) to implement changes in auto in­ surance that should cut costs. lower insurance ratges. and stop unjustifiable lawsuits! P.A 143 can bring real reform and save us hun dreds of millions of dollars annually in in­ surance premiums Working women all over the state will benefit by the savings B-DRY SYSTEM Bamacot WaNrwrssfaq l„ ■ it's only worth $500. Guess who pays the remainder? A cut of 16 percent is peanuts, when your only talking for six months. What then9 It's a real bonus for insurance companies on a "yes" vote, but how about John Q Public.’ Proposal D - This is to protect the endow­ ment fond of the Michigan Slate Parks from being raided for uses other than what it was funded io maintain. This whole campaign has turned very nasty, and you people are being duped by the media with false and incomplete ads. Please don't form an opinion without know­ ing the facts. Thank you. Blanche M unjoy Hastings BPW says ‘YES’ to Proposal C Flutell Nye Hastings - Marvin and Carol Carroll Know your ballot proposals before vote 7b The Editor: —.11 -66.95 hundred dollars in bills for the ambulance and emergency rix>m cost On top of this, our I l -year-old son is out of a bicycle that he had worked all summer mowing lawns and doing odd jobs to buy with his own money. How are we as parents suppose to teach our children what's right from wrong if our court «y*tem can't even protect and uphold the vic­ tim’s rights for due process LEW It isn’t going to be easy. We are being pum­ melled with ads that are trying to convince us we are going to be worse off with P.A. 143. We all need to sr/ “yes” lo reform on Pro­ posal C on the November ballot Ann Davis Legislation Committee Hastings Business & Professional Women 's Cub • PUBLIC NOTICE • Notice Is hereby given that an accuracy test will be conducted on the automatic tabulating equipment which will be used to tabulate the absent voters ballots from the November 8, 1994 General Election on Thursday, November 3. 1994 at 4 pm. In the office of the City Clerk, City Hall, Haetlnga, Michigan Sharon Vickery. City Clerk NEWMAN for • NOTICE • County Commissioner STORAGE •ctufeur1st <• May 1st • Trucks • Travel Trailers • Boats • 5th Wheels • Motor Homes • Motorcycles • Whatever m-w-m The time of the regular November 9, 1994 board meeting of Barry Interme­ diate School District Board of Educa­ tion has been changed to 8:00 p.m. at the Barry Intermediate School District office, 535 W. Woodlawn Ave­ nue, Hastings, Ml 49058. PLUMB’S NOW HIRING Part-Time Day ft Evening Help Flexible hours. Apply within: Plumb’s Hastings (EOE) GREAT GIFT IDEA!!! CARS AUCTIONED NATIONWIDE! Military surplus. IRS. Sheriff. and DrugSeized Vehicles, Etc. Bargains at 1100, 1200. and 1300 Late Models Call Toll Free! 1 (800) 430-0807, lat. MflM STOP IN ANO ORDER TODAY FOR DELIVERY IN riME FOR THE HOLIDAYS Neil’s Advanced Commercial Printers tilt Paa. - Maaa^a • DOWNTOWN - 949-9105 NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS ■igianlHa of o point » rods South d the Nor feaN earner ci tho Nonhwoat 1 /4 d Section 17. Town 1. Morth tonpo ♦ Wort thence South 10 rods, lhenco West 00 rods thence North 10 rods, diawes tort 80 rods to the pteca ci bspHrtwg. Aho Convmencmg of the Nortboos 1 corner ci tho Nor • dwert 1/4 d sold Section 17 thence South 20 rods, thence West V rods, more or law. to the caatar ci the higlwray • thenco Northwesterly oionp *• censor d said htghwoy to the North section line d said section, thence fart to tho place d 'Ke rsdempt.cn ported shall bo sis (41 months hem the date d such solo unless dotorminod ab ids sod in accordance wtth IV4UC1 M0 334 la NATlONSatHMT HNANOA1 SCW1CCS conronATiost Attorney for Martpop ■ * MRWMXNN < CAMJA1 (11 10) Earn $400 upon successful comptettoc. of a two week training course and stole cerililco Son. ExceSent employment opportunities tor Indhriduats who are Interested m the nursing Seta Al shMs available upon hire. We otter health insurance, vacation and Mness bene­ fits and a starting wage of $6.12 per hour Classes start November 14th and end November 29th (There wilt be no class on November 24th or 25fh) The first 6 days ot class win be from 800 am to 4:30 p.m and the last 4 days w* be from 6:15 am to 3 00 p.m. It you are Interested In taking the class, ptease come to Thomappte Manor between 8 00 a m and 4 00 p m Monday through Fri­ day to till out an application before November 10th AppHcants chosen to take the class do not pay tor the doss No phone cafe please Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road. HaUtngi. Ml 49058 (EOE) RNs/LPNs We are looking for people with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full- or part-time All shifts are available. Wages based on experience We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages Contact Sue Lemon. RN. DCN, at 616-945-2407. extension 444 or Heidi Byme. RN. ADON, at extension 445 for an interview. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road Hastings. Ml 49058 EOE OPEN HOUSE SUN. 2-4 937 West Madison — Hastings CUSTOM BRICK ONE-STORY A rolling hilltop 3/« acre site is the pictur­ esque setting for this spacious brick and stone, one-story residence on a quiet cul-de-sac. Generously proportioned rooms include 5 bedrooms, 3Vi baths, and abun­ dant storage A quality built 3600 sq. ft. home: $156,500. Open today 2 to 4 with Betsey Tinkham, 1-616-459-2868 or Fletcher Realty, 1-616-456-7974. Grand Rapids. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 27, 1994 PANEL, cont from page 1 up many issues; both positive and negative "We need to build on the strengths we al­ ready have and at the same time address the concerns." he said Hastings students were found to be very concerned about world hunger, and lo have good pro-social behaviors. They were consistent with or higher than the state and national averages in helping others in need and volunteering their time. The survey showed they also had good aspirations and were thinking ahead, planning for their futures. Among the major findings in the survey: • Eighty-four percent of students report having used alcohol Among 11 th-graders, 36 percent report binge drinking (five or more in a row) in the past two weeks. • More than 50 percent of students report using parents and other adults as resources. • In the last year. 24 percent have used an illegal drug. • Planning and decision making skills among Hastings students were higher than in either the state or national comparison groups • More than half (54 percent) of student report having had sexual intercourse Among 12th-graders, the number rises to 67 percen. • More than three quarters (78 percent) are involved in structured youth activities such as music, team sports, extra-cumcular clubs, community organizations and religious or­ ganizations. Fifty-one percent arc involved in two or nave of these activities • Twenty-five percent of students report being physically abused Eighteen percent report sexual abuse, which is much more common for girls than boys by a ratio of 30 percent to 5 per—nt • Parental involvement in schooling ranges from an average of 30 percent in the 11th grade to 47 percent in the ninth grade • Twenty percent of students report doing six or more hours of homework in an aver­ age week, while 12 percent report doing no homework in an average week Sitting on the panel were high school stu­ dents Melissa Schreiner, Grant Gibson, Ja­ son Ncymeiyer and Dustin Middough. Also on the panel were Tom Mohler, superinten­ dent of Barry Intermediate School District; Margaret Wood, a registered nurse from the Barry-Eaton District Health Department; Sh­ eryl Sams Overmire, from Family and Chil­ dren Services; Dr. Tim Zwart from the Pine Rest-Cherry Valley Clinic. Dr Diane Ebaugh. Thornapple Valley Family Physi­ cians; the Rev. Steve Wright from Pleasantview Family Church; Brian Shumway, director of Barry County Substance Abuse Services; Robert Nida, administrator of Sm PANEL, cont. page 14 ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA BARRY CHURCH CO. PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 Lacey Road. Of GRACK LLTTMUtAN CHURCH 239 E No— *.. Mr—I Ao—. PMtor Ptao M5-MI4 9o—y. THORNAPPLK VALLIY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wdl Lake Oct JO SdO ■— 10:45 a ■ Holy CLOoaaina; 9 JO Church School (aM 5 JO Ya— Group Hay rate Thursday,Oct 27 — R— Circle. 4 ® Owreach. 7«D Ad—> ■ftn.lWAA Friday . Oct 28 II JO Hoiy C<—WLoacft Safer day. Oct 29- 10® F*m Comm 5« Cote's Werner Haeat. I® NA. Wedmida). No* 2 — 3; 15 Y—< Spmu. 7 00 Sarah Circle HASTINGS SK VSNTH-DA Y ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Laac (al Stan School Road) WM— Go—ter P—or Ctavcb ptnae oonher M 945-2170 Coro Dowliag. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wnght (616) 754 3021 chwch phoar. (616) 945-92® (home phoae) Sunday Service: 9 30 aro . Suadey School II ® aro.; S*3—y Evening Service 6 ® p.m. Prayer ume. Wednesdays. 7 00 p.m. Awaaa Program Thursdays 6 304:30 pro Apes 3 aad 4 thru 5<h and 6(h grade QUIMBY UNITED METHODBT CHURCH M-79J W— Pm— Su— Trowbndge (616) 94S-9J92 Suadey School .0 a.*.; War—p 11 a.—; After School Special Water—y. 4 p.m. P.O Bob 63. Hasungs Ml 49034 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCaaa Rd.. Hl lag i. Ml 49038. Fed— O— lid—oa Vicar Phoae 623-2090 (Dates) after 6 pro * nt fa) i or aR day n erteads. toofay Monuag Prayer 9:45 a.m.; Maas 1040 aro. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets al MO P—«B Rd . I a— a— of Hauings Rus Sarver. Pastor Eater— 945-9224 Suaday Ser —— 9:45 aro. - Bfafa Cha— BMr Mtooi. 10:30 WOOOGROVK BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4|t7 Hi—>i Ml 48058. Factor Cart LtrhRild Fhoae (Wood—d) 367-4061 or Darteer Pickard. 945- W74 War—p Samern MS-3 3*7 Chore* 945 4060 patio. HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haumg. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pomor SoBy C Miter. Director of Chrauwi Education Suadey — 9 30 aad It® Morning Worship Services Nursery provided Broad­ oat of 9 30 service over WRCH AM and FM. 9 30-10:30 Sunday School Cl—e* for .11 ages 1030 Du—g Room. II 20 Children a Church Tuaday - 7:15 Circle 7 - mirtmg M — lounge. 7:15 Stephen Ministers Training. Wedaeaday - I JO Co— 4. m fat ho— of Janet Feigh—. 7® Channrl Choir practice. 7:30 Circle 6. M far ho— of Fhwcacc Matter Thursday - 7® Church Ufa Cnmm—r Sa—day - 9® Middte H«h Rahe-o-Ra— meet al church. 6® AM Church Pro gresaive Dinner meet at church. CALVARY TVMPLR CHURCH HASTINGS NASHVILLE AREA FT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. NeaXvilte Father CHURCH OP THS NAZARENE. 1716 No— Broad­ way Rm—i1 Ha——. Factor Shadey Semcec: 9:45 aro. Suaday School Hour. It® a— Mar—| War—p Service; 6® pro. Eveo— Irma; W—reday: 7® p.a Services far —. To— aad Cliil—a Tri* Church Page Is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HArnues iavino* a loam, fa Holing* and Lteu Oailli H Ratings HixFAa aacoeroeAHO of Haattngi NATIONAL BANK OF HA— Mamtar F.D.I.C. TH1 HAiTINM BANNH ANO MMNMB FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. corner of Green and Church straeu. Dr Baifard W Coe. Paa— Margaret Holleabeck. Director of Chnsiian Education Church phoae (616) 945-9574 Barner free buildup with elevator to all floors Broad­ cast of worship service over WBCH FMAMtelOJOsm SUNDAYS Sunday School 9:30 a m.. Coffee Fri—ishy 10® a.m . Worship II® a.m. MhHi ft Sr Hi Youdi Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Ch—rca t Choir. Pre-school thru first grade 5® p ut . Second fare St— Grade 5:30 p m . Prepared Lughi Meal 6® p.m . B—e Study 6:45 pm. Activates far KidB 6 45 p m . Ftnt Wodoaday of month a Gome Night for all ages Oct. 23 thru Nov 6 - Youth Wre—h Sates for Bus Fund Fnday. Oct 24 - Barry County Habitat for Humanity Swim Steak-OucLre Dinner 4 30 to 7® p.m 5—). Oct 29 - Youth rake leaves for Senior Citizen* 2® lot 00 pm Sunds, <kt 30Fnh Bowl Oftermg for Hunger Habitat for Humanity W Ct—» Street house dedtcation 3 ® p m Mimday. Oct 31 - Harvest Pam 5.30 to 7® pm Saturday.Nov 5 — ConfirmatKMi Group field trip Suaday Nov 6 - All Saiau Sun 1862 H Broadway - Healing, BOSLIY PHABMACV PraeerteHona" — IIS S JaMeraon - SaS-MTS HASTWSei MANUFACTUBWe co. Heating,. MtcMgan rm» oiam rhoouctr, inc. TH) Cook Rd - H—tin®. Mk—o— HAsrmes Mary C. Shellington Delilah D. Verbodry BRADENTON. FLORIDA - Mary C Shel­ lington, 94, of Bradenton, Florida a® formerly of the Freeport/Hastings areas, passed away on Thursday, October 20, 1994 al the Greenbnar Nursing Home in Bradenton. Mary wu born on January 29. 1900 in Shepherd, the daughter of Elliot a® Esther (Wilcox) Bouck. LARGO, FLORIDA - Delilah D. Verboo­ sky. 84, of Largo, Florida and formerly at Vermontville, passed sway Augtrnt 29, 1994 from injuries received in an automobile accident She was born on May 13,1910 in Vermoaville, the daughter of William and Julia (Ackley) Ward. She graduated from Vermontville High School in 1927. She lived in Detroit and waa a secretary until retiring, then moved to Lam. Florida in 1971. Mrs. Verbosky is survived by two sisters, Irma loppie at Vermontville aad Thelma Herring of Largo, who was slso seriously injured in die accident, three sister-in-laws arsl many niece, and nephew,. She waa preceded in death by ha parents; her husband, Joeepb; One brothers, Gerald, Erbie (Jim) and Lawrence (Lad). Cremation has taken place Alma in 1973. Funeral services will be held 1:30pm Tbureday, October 27 al the Clarksville Bible Quitch with Reverend Don Mathis offidaiiif. Burial will be in Clarksville Cemetery. Clarksville Bible Church Syndrome Foundatioo. or the pot yea-. Bepnsmv and Reception of New Member* SUPPORT GROUPS - V IP a (Vwually Im paired Persons) 9 30 a m first Fnday of monih September thru May . Narcotics Ammytnous 12® Noon Monday. Wednewtev and Fndav. and 4 ® p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesdayv. Co Dependent* Aaonymnu* 7 30 p.m Thursdays, and 9 OO am She wu rais® in the Portia® area a® atle®® schools there. She mamed Emmen E. “Mun" Shellington on January 17, 1918 in Ithaca. They farm® in the Portia® area until moving to a farm in Irving Township, Barcy County, in 1930. In 1945 they mov® to Freeport where they liv® until retiring to Bradenton in 1962. Mrs. Shellington wu a homemake-. She wu preced® in death by her husband, Emm® on August 24,1979; sou, Howard a® Wallace Shellington; brother, Percy Bouck. Surviving are five daughters, Dorothy a® Gerald Barter of Bradenton, Florida, Ruth a® Willard Kidder of Jackson. Kathleen a® Smith Sherman of Port Charlotte, Florida. Carolyn a® Grant Robinson of Hastings a® Frances Sbellingtoo of Mesa, Arizona; two sou, William a® Verna Shellington of Hastings a® Rouen a® Patricia Shellington of Custer, 32 grandchildren, several great-gra® children. Funeral Services were held on W®nesday, October 26 at the Wren Funeral Home with Revere® Leonard E Davis a® Revere® Alvin Barker officiating. Burial wu in the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimers Disease Foundscion. | ~ ~~ | Reyes Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa. GRAND RAPIDS. MINNESOTA - Dime Kay Tobin, 49. of Grand Rapids. Minneaou October 21,1994, at liaaca Medical Center in Grand Rapids, Minnesoct. Shewa, born on March 12.1945 ia Kalama­ zoo. She wa> raiaed in the Kalamazoo and Delton area, graduating tram Delton High School in 19W. She married Archie Earl Tobias ia Clartsvil. Mrs Tobias worked aa a aune’s aide al die Itaaca Nuniag Home, se a secretary fa die and waa coowner of Hdriooa Qeatiooi in HASTINGS - Helen M. Keeler, 78 of E. Bo® Sl, Hastings pnaa® away Wednesday, October 26, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. Miss Keeler wu born August 22, 1916 in Carttoo Township, Barry County, the daughter of Earl a® Freda (Long) Keeler. She wu raised in the Cartton Township area a® aoend® Quimby a® Hastings Schools, graduating in 1934 from Hastings High School. She lived in Hastings since 1936. She wu employ® at Hastings Manufactur- Charter Member Hastings Business & Pnrfessiornl Women’s Club, long time Pennock Miss Keeler ia survived by one sister, Margaret Keeler of HajcngK two brodmn. Dean Keeler of Milan and Lawrence "Honk" LEGAL nonet TAKl HOTtCS On Nownter 10. iV»< of 2:10 Stata St.. County Courthouta. Hotfingi. Michigan before tfonorable Richard M. Shut tar. Circuit Court WUliam M. Doboriy requesting that he be allowed to withdraw as counsel lor Richord Arden Weedall in Circuit Court File No 93 233 02 William M Doherty (P4I969) DIMMERS. McPHILLIPS 4 DOHERTY (616)945-9596 CIPTANCf MORTGAGf (10/77) CORPORATION, ond DoIIotb and 52/1®. (837.862 52) at 17% per an- HOTK3 IS HSIttlY GIVEN THAT OH 0«c«»*«r 1. 1*4 2:00 p.m. local Ttm., th. aaid morlpop, wiU She was a member of (he Solid Rock Church and Florence Pike and a brother Keith Hummel. Survivor, are her husband, Archie; daughter, Teresa Hagedorn of Virginia Beach. Virginia; M»,Toddof Baker City, Oregon; two brother,. Bob McKibben at Otsego and Carroll Pike of Funeral Service, were held oa Monday, October 24ih it the Solid Rock Church of God ia LaPraine, Minneaoca with Pasta Gref Baudeck officiating CmOrowBmi NdorBeaHer rioR- 9J0 9—fay School. Church Service 10:30, WwWday evea—* from 640440 pro the ya—• react at We church, bnag a act loach WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, JIBS N Broadway. Jacob R. “Jake" Boger CLARKSVILLE - Jacob R. “Jake" Boger, 61 of N. Main Sl. Clarksville passed away Tues­ day, October 25, 1994 at his residence. Mr. Boger was born March 25, 1933 in Hershey, Pennsylvania, the son of Paul and Alma (Spangler) Boger. He graduated from Saranac High School in 1951. He lived in the Clarksville area all his life. He served in the National Guards for six years He was married to Joy Leaszenby in 1953 in Clarksville After graduating from high school he began a career as a tool and die maker at the Machine Pr®ucts Corp, in Lake Odessa. He worked at ocher corporations and for the past eight years at the Progressive Die and Automation Corp, in Grand Rapids as plant manager. He was a member of the Oarksville Bible Church, past member of the Oankville Lions Club and a member of the Clarksville Antique Gas and Steam Tractor Club. Mr. Boger is survived by his wife, Joy; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Joetie) Hudbcrg of Sagi­ naw and Mrs Bryin (Janine) Nelson of Lake Odessa; three sons, John (Joan) Boger of Lake Odessa, James Boger of Hastings and Rich (Knsta) Boger of Clarksville; his father and stepmother, Revere® Paul a® Helen Boger of Nashville; ten grandchildren; one brother, John (Nancy) Boger of H®sonville; two sisters, Mra. Durwood (Ruby) Harwood a® Mrs. Bruce (Naomi) Pauley, all of Lake Odessa a trotber. Dale Kester in 1954 Visitation will be Friday, October 21 from 6 to 1pm at die Wren Poaeral Home in Hastings. Funeral services will be held 1 Ism Saturday, October 29 at the Hastings First Presbyterian C burch with Reverend G. Kent Keller onkiall<. Burial will be ia Hasting, Township Fira PreWyteriin Church or Barry Community Blackberry Township, Minnesota. Arrangements were made by Rowe Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, Minx—ota. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public baaring concerning proposed text amendments to the Prairtevflle Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on November 1B, 19— com­ mencing al 7JO o’clock p m at the Prairieville Townehip Hail. 10115 South Norris Road, within the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the foliowing items to be considered at said public hearing Include the following: 1. The propoaed amendment of Section 4.13 of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance pertaining to Memtficatton of the type of dr—opmenta subject to site pi® review; to Increasing from a<6" to "12“ the number of copies of site plan review applications and a— — that must be submitted to the Township; to —yuirs a Sts—County Environmsntfa Permit Checklist to bo filed with a site pl® review application; to provide for notice to ® appiic—I of wh® Ito site pi® will be reviewed by the Planning Commission; to authorize the Planning Commission to require letters of review of site plans from other public agencies haring Jurisdiction over ® aspect of the project requiring site pi® review; to authorize the Planning Commission to waive some of the data requirements for sits ptans; to add burden of proof and access provisions with respect to site pi® review: to provide for automatic expiration of alto pt® approval upon the occurance of certain con tingencies, to provide tor conformity of construction to ® approved site ptan; and to set forth grounds and procedures for revocation of site pl® approval 2 The proposed amendment of Section 6.3.B of the Prairieville Township Zoning Or­ dinance ® m to allow home occupations aa a special land use In the "R-5" Mobile Home Parts Residential District Zoning Classification Written comm®ts will be received from any interested persons concerning the forego­ ing by the Prairieville Township Clerk st the Township Hail at any time during regular business hours up to the dale of the hearing on November 16,1994. and may be further received by the P1®nlng Commission al said hearing. The Prairieville Township Pt® nt ng Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public he® ng Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map, Master Land Use PI® or proposed text amendments pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular business hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same at said public hearing All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Prairieville Township wiN provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon seven (7) days notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Prairieville Township Hall 10115 South Norris Rrred Delton. Ml 49046 (616) 623 2664 penses including the attorney fees provided by low ore Bituotod in tha Township oi Orongovilla, Coun­ ty o« aorry. srara o» NWCTMpon ooBcrmoa as iowowb. Land in fha TOWNSHIP of ORANGCVKLI, BARRY County. Michigan, daeerfaad as follows: BfGMMNG ON TMf SHORf Of GUN LAM WWEM SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE CRETE. THENCE EAST ON SAID UNE TO SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4; TH0KE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH 1/2 LINE OS SECTION 4 TO A POMT 14 ROOS NORTH Of NORTHEAST CORNER Of SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/2 SECTION 4. THENCf WEST TO MGHWAY; THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG MGHWAY 552 FEFT THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 PKT: THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414J FHT: THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST. 9® FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST MS FEET TO SHORE Of GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE Of GUN LAM 250 FEET TO PLACE Of EXCEPT COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LME Of SECttON 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST TO AN IRON PIPE Sf T IN CONCRt Tf ON THE SHORE Of GUN LAM THENCE EAST 280 FEET ON SAID SEC DON UNE; THENCE NORTH 66 FEET: THENCE WEST TO THE SHORE Of GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTHER! Y ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAM TO THE PLACE OF 8EGMNMG. BEING A PARCEL Of LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 Of SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAM WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST MTHtSECTS SAID SHORE POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET M CONCRETE; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE Of GUN LAM 128 FEET FOR PLACE Of MCBRi MG; THENCE EAST 280 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 FKT; THENCE WEST 260 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE Of GUN LAM: THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE Of BEGINNING. ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAM WWBtE SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH, RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAK) SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET M CONCRETE; THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE Of GUN LAKt 190 HET THENCE EAST TSO FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE WEST 280 FEFT MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE NORTH 60 FEFT THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGMNING ALSO EXCEPT: BEGMNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAM WHERE SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAK) SHORE AT POINT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET M CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE Of GUN LAM 66 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGMNMG. THENCE EAST 280 FHT; THENCE NORTH 62 FEET THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FHT MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGMNING ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 300 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND BEGIN NMG ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET M CON CRETE THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH 1 4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH ON THE NOR TH AND SOUTH I 4 I INI OF SECTION 4 TO A PLACE OF BEGINNING The longlfi of the period of rodomptton from »vch »ol« wil! be twelve (12) month* immedioiely following toid *oie Doled ot Southfield M>ch<gon. th<» I9lh day of October A.D 1994 MdetE SroKh 26211 Central Pork Blvd Su.te 400 Southfield Ml 48076 By Warren I Brosch Attoney for Sieve Ruio 2621! Central Port Blvd 4410 Southfield Ml 48076 (11 /24) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 — Page 7 LEGAL NOTICE BpsctoiMiiH^ COMMON COUNCIL Rhodes-Eaton to many Dec. 3 Barnes-Kelzer exchange vows Family and friends joined in the joyful celebration of the marriage of Shannon Elizabeth Barnes and Christopher Scott Keizer oa Saturday. July 9. 19M al two o'clock at the First Baptist Church of Hastings Shannon is the daughter of Lynn Pritchard of Hastings and Craig Barnes of Torrance California Chns ■ the aoa of Bert and Darlene Keizer of Hastings. Shannon was given in marriage by Mr. and Mrs. Dan and Lori Blair. Pastor Kevin Shorkey peifumed the wedding ceremony. Serving as maid of honor was Jennifer Jo Blair. Bridesmaids were Valerie Blair. Patricia Blair, aad Knsta Barnes Cassandra Norton served as flower girl. Serving as best man was Rich Sumor Groomsmen were Man Lumbert, Chad Keizer, and Craig Keizer Quinn Cook was the rmgbearer far the ceremony Vai Norton sang the foflowutg musical selectsom “I See Jew In Your Eyes.'’ - Christ In You. Christ In Me," and Household of FskB.” She was accompanied by pianist Karen Petersen. Jenny Warren acted as guest book attendant. Following the exchange of vows, a lun­ cheon reception took place with Mr. and Mrs. Bill aad Tammy Reid acting as master and mistress of ceremonies. The wedding cake, made by Pauline Clow, was cut by Kanaaaa Cullen Servers were Maa Babcock. Star Swift. Mindy Dale. Pat Turley Venue Buchter and Dawn Cappon BiUy and Daniel Biair were gift carriers for the wedfing. and pictures were taken by Greg Curtis of Battle Creek Ferrises to celebrate 25th anniversary An early 25th anniversary for David and Bethel (Pike) Ferris of 392 124th Ave . Shelbyville. Mi. will be observed with an open house at Martin Township Hall. Sunday. Oct 30. 3-6 p.m Their children. Kasandra and Joshua, will host the occasion. No gift is necessary They will enjoy your presence General Election BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP PREC. 81A A IB 6424 Bedford Road, Hastings (M-37 South) Township HNI 948-2022 BARRY TOWNSHIP PREC. 81 Hickory Comers Fire Station Hickory Comers BARRY TOWNSHIP PREC. 82A A 28 156 East Ovcharti Street, Dolton Township Hail CARLTON TOWNSHIP Old Welcome School 85 Welcome Road, Hastings 945-5980 CJLSTLETON TOWNL*<HIP 815 Reed Street. Nashville Township Hail 852-94^9 Hendershot-Smith united in marriage Melanie Jean Hendershot and Scott David Smith were united in marriage Saturday. Sept. 3. at Charlson Park. Parents of the couple are Paul and Marilyn Hamtershrt of Hastings, and David and Julie Smith of Hastings Maid of honor was Deanna Smith, sister of the groom and best friend of the bride. Bridesmaid was Carrie Hendershot, sister of the bride. Best man was Adam Burr, cousin of the groom. Groomsman was Chad Warren, cousin of the groom. Seeds of love, and guestbook were done by Marcte Hook and Janice Rugg, cousins of the bode Ushers were Matthew Hook and Rex Rugg. cousins of the bride. Master and mistress of ceremony were Mr. and Mrs Richard Hillman A special thanks to ail who helped make our day a special one. and to all showed for the wedding Eageae ud Linda Tobia* will be rrlrlrarag their 23* weddaif aawnenary oa OU 23 They were married at Linda's paraats home on Ou. 23. I9M Eugene ia employed ■ Grand R^ids Machine Repair and Linda n employed ■ home making crafts lo sell Cards from family and friends would be ■PU" land Inman-Jacob to be wed April 11 Hilda Schelb of Wall Lake. Delton, will celebrate her 90th birthday at noon Sunday with a reception al St. Ambrose Church The reception will be fallowed at 1 30 p.m. by a family gathering at the Old Country Buf fa. Lakeview Square Mall. Battle Creek Friends are weteome. Hosting the reception will be her daughters. Pauline Hams of Sterling Heights Elizabeth Peckham and Manan DeLoof of Battle Creek, and Joan Orman of Union Pier Hilda and her family request only the gift of the presence of fnends. - NOtiCe - TO THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS: NOTICE tB HEREBY GIVEN THAT A GENERAL ELECTION WILL BE HELD IN THE COUNTY OF BARRY, STATE OF MICHIGAN ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER t, 1BB4 The Polls will be open from 700 a.m. until 8.-00 p.m. Voting Precincts • Berry County, Michigan ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP ORANGEVILLE TOWNSHIP BOM Taeker Road, off M-86 et 8012 8. Boulter Road. Shelbyville Aasyna Center Township Hail Township Hell 864-4522 Tobiases to mark 25th anniversary Hilda Schelb to mark 90th Jim and Noralee Rhodes of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Jill Richelte to Chad D. Eaton, son of Richard and Maria Eaton of Hastings. Jill is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Metropolitan Title Company. Ctad u a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School, and • 1992 Ferris Suu University graduate Chad is employed by Weller Truck Pans of Grand Rapids, as an Allison Automat:? Transmission rebuilder. A Dec. 3. 1994 wedding is planned. October 17. 1994 Common Council met in special session in the Ci ty Holl. Council Chamber 1. Hastings. Michigan on Monday. October 17. 1994 at 7:Xp.m Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. Workshop meeting with Council'Monogsr. I. Present al roll coll were members Brower. Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Ketchum. Moy Josperse. Bloom. White. 2 Pledge to 'he flog 3. Mayor Gray turned meeting over to the City Manager. Howard Penrod. He stated that he hod a video for Council 'o watch called The Business ol Paradigms. ' Video lasted approximately 40 minutes. After video the City Manager turned the mooting over lo City Attorney Fisher to discuss changes under the new charter Fisher passed out an overview of legal issues and explained the changes under the new charter The Manager replaces the Mayor as Chief Administrative Of ficer. Clerk ond Treasurer continue os elected of ficiols until the ond of their current terms. Com mltoes shcutd be advisory on policy issues not od mlnistrative issues. Mayor becomes a regular voting member of council. A lengthy discussion was hold on standing com mlttoes. After much discussion the mojority were in favor of not having them. Some felt the commit­ tees could give the manager background in some arsos thol would help him. Manager was willing to do whatever council wonted but folt it could be done without committees. Communication is im­ portant and could be done informally ond In special situations which require a decision, a workshop of the whole could be held to update everyone. Attorney Fisher stated that council has to recofc tixe that roles hove changed because of ] the new charter. Manager Penrod stated that those who hove special areas of concern con still otlend other meetings ond be involved ond share their k4?rmotion with the monogor. AAonoger Penrod gave each councilperson a Handbook for New Council Members which has 0 lot ol information for them. He discussed areas of concern and said that the council is in charge and the manager is a hired hand. He defines policy ond does not make policy He works for the majority of council Councilman Campbell and Moy felt the Chief of Police should attend every meeting os Sargeant of Arms. Manager Penrod slated that department heads were onfy required to attend rf they hod something on the agenda It was also felt that City Departments open to the public should hove the some hours as City Holl from 8-9. Penrod was to look into these issues. Manager Penrod asked council whot they want manager to look into ond whot their priorities ore so be con focus his attention on those issues. He asked thol each write down a list of ten things in order of priority and give to the manager and he will go over them on the meeting of November 14. 1994. Some areas of concern were. Moving the police department out of basement, consider a tong range plan lor 0 city complex in one area for Police. Fire ond City Holl, looking ot a public safety department down the road for financial reasons. Cemetery issue, curb side recycling alternatives WWTP streets, curb and gutter and sidewalk replacement pion, investment policy computer syutem. purchasing system etc. 4. Moved by Campbell, supported by May to od joum al 9.42 p.m. xeoa ana approvea. Mary Lou Gvoy, Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (10/27) Announcement is made of the engagement of Susan Inman of Dowling and Curt Jacob of Rattle Creek. She is the daughter of Ray and Mary Inman of Dowling He is the von of David and Sandy Jacob of Battle Creek The bode elect is a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School and a 1992 graduate of Central Michigan University. She is employed as a teacher at Hastings Middle School Her fiance is a 1985 graduate of Lakeview High School and a 1990 graduate of Western Michigan University. He is an accountant at Felpauseh Food Center tn Hastings. An April I. 1995 wedding is planned. Robert Richard Bruce Jr.. Delton and Kelly Ann Mugndge. Delton Richard Lee Becker. Jr . Chicago. IL and Brenda Mane Page. Chicago. IL William Joseph Kersjes. Nashville and Christine Sue Benjamin. Nashville Darrel Adam Price. Hastings and Tammi Ann Snort. Hastings Major Rowe 11. Hastings and Jodi Lyn Pen­ nington. Hastings. HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP 885 River Road, Hastings New Township Hall, 948-9690 Five generations Upper left to right: Suzanne Adams of Cloverdale, great-grandmother Vicky Hokanson of Hastings, grand­ mother; Traci Kafka of Hastings, mother, and great-great-grandmother Pauline Scholten of Hemet, Calif., age 82, holding Caltlynn Marie, age HOPE TOWNSHIP, PREC. fl A 2 5463 South Waft Lake Road, M-43 Hastings Township Hail 948-2464 IRVING TOWNSHIP, PREC. fl 112 Stale Street, Freeport Vlllaft Hail 796-5330 IRVW iG TOWNSKIP, PREC. f2 Com k of Woodschool Rood & Wing Road Hast ngs - Irving Township Hall JOhNSTON TOWNSHIP 1Yj55 Bedford Road • M-37 Township Hail/Flre Station 721-9805 MAPLE GROVE TOWNSKIP 721 Durkee St., Nashville Township Hail 852-0872 two months.* ** Legal Notice MOTKC OF MBWTBAM SMI ~ « a.■ nowng j--, Ldvvvi — . moow — -J. kaa - - - 4'*'tons 1 - - - or o A wmoui in ttw conot curioin Mortgage. mods by Cheryl Ann Wltlor. (f/k/a Cheryl Ann Jucttee). a married woman, whore addrere to 914 Mapto Street. Leka Odare. Mfcbigwi. as Mortgagor To Union Bank of Lake Odessa, a Michigan Bank­ ing Corporation of Lake Odessa, Michigan, as **Dored Mor 14*. 1W2. and recorded In the Of­ fice of iho Wegtolsr of Deeds tor the County of Barry and the State of Michigan, on Moy 19th. 1992, In Uber 544 of MoSgogos on Pago 247. on which mortgage there to claimed lo bo duo at the date of this notice tor principal and interest, the sum of: Forty Three Thousand Nino Hundred and Sixty Nine and 94/100 (843.949.94) Dollars And also a second Mortgage doted Juno 7fh. 1993 and recorded In the Office of the tegisfer of Deeds Iot the County of Sorry and State of Michigan, on Juno 19th. 1993. in Uber 574 of Mor tgages Pago 715. on which Mortgage there to daimod to bo duo at the date of this notIce for principal and interest the sum of $6,480 47 And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by sold Mortgage, and second mortgage, or any port thereof, whereby the power of sale contained in said Mortgage and second mortgage has become ,WNol n*«FO4f Nona t$ MFWSY GIVEN that by virtue of the Power of Sale contained in said Mortgages, and in pursuance of the statute in such case mode and provided, the above said Mor­ tgages. will be foreclosed by a sale of the parcels or me premises therein described, or so much thereof as may be necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, at the East door of the County Courthouse m ths City of Hastings and County of ,|, L»:__ ,1 - 1----- • L. _1 j'__ •m i ■. wwemgon. ma> ostng me pioce o" noiotng the Circuit Court in and for sold County, on the 11th day of No-embsr. 1994. at IO00 octock a m.. Eastern Standard Time, of said day and said premises will bo sold to pay the amount so as aforesaid then duo on the I st Mortgage, together with Ten and 00/100 (10%) percent interest on the aforementioned 1st Mortgage, and Nine and 75/100 (9 75%) percent interest on the aforemontionad 2nd mortgage, together with costs, actual attorneys fees and also any taxer and In­ surance that said Mortgagee does poy on or prior to the date of sold sate: which sold premises are described in said Mortgages. os follows, to-wit: Lots 31 and 32 of Mdonrthon's Subdivision. Ac­ cording to the recorded Plot thereof, as recorded in Liber 3 of Plats on Page 44. 04-1 $-045-014-00 The period of redemption will be Six (6) months from dote of sole Doted October 11th. 1994 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee. By Timothy L. Tramp (P4157I) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY TIMOTHY L T4OMP (P41571) ATTORNEY AT LAW 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 48849 (11/10) • m PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. PREC. 81 10155 Norris Road, Dolton Township Hell 623-2864 PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. PREC. 82 11351 Lindsay Road, Plainwell Pine Lake Fire Department 623-5101 RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP 2461 Heath Road. Hastings Township Haft 948-2194 THORNAPPLE TWP. PREC. 81 3885 Bender Road, Middleville ThomepploJUIIogg High School 795-3394 THORNAPPLE TWP. PREC. 82 200 E Main, Middleville Township Hall 786-7202 WOODLAND TOWNSHIP PREC. 81A A 1B 156 8. Main Street. Woodland Fire Station & Township Hail 367-4915 YANKEE SPRINGS TOWNSHIP 284 N. Briggs Road, Middleville Township Hall 79^909’ CITY OF HASTINGS WARD fl 518 East Grant Street, Hastings Northeastern School WARD 82 1300 South East St , Hastings Southeastern School WARD 83 232 West Grand St., Hastings Junior High School ■ Gym WARD M 232 West Grand St., Hastings Junior High School • Gym Sharon Vickery 945-2468 uuraaKauwe xx mu rmuTwing virtues. Governor, Lt Governor. Secretary of State; Attorney General; U.S. Senator. U.S. Represen­ tative in Congress; 23rd District State Senator, 87th State Representative members; Stale Board of Education; Member of University of Michigan Board of Regents; Members of Board of Trustees of Michigan State University; members of Board of Governors of Wayne State University, County Commissioners, Justice of Supremo Court; Judge of Court of Appeals (Incumbent Position); Judges of Court of Appeals jNew Judgeships); Judge of Probate. Judge of District Court. Also, to vote on the following state proposals listed below: PROPOSAL A - TO CONVENE A CONSTITUTIONAL CONVENTION FOR PURPOSE OF DRAFTING A GENERAL REVISION OF THE STATE CONSTITUTION PROPOSAL B - TO LIMIT CRIMINAL APPEALS PROPOSAL C - A REFERENDUM ON PUBLIC ACT 143 OF 1993 ■ AN AMENDEMENT TO MICHIGAN'S AUTO INSURANCE LAWS PROPOSAL P - A PROPOSAL TO ESTABLISH A MICHIGAN STATE PARKS ENDOWMENT FUND TOWNSHIP PROPOSALS - SEE NOTICES PLACED ELSEWHERE IN NEWSPAPER Electors who wish to receive an Absentee Voter ballot for the general election by mail, may submit an A V application up until 2D0 pun., November 5, 19M. Electors qualified to obtain an Absentee Voter ballot for the Prime-? Election may vote In person In the Oetk's office up to 4D0 p.m., November 7, 1994. JUNE DOSTER DENA A. MILLER JOHNSTOWN TWP. CLERK ASSYRIA TOWNSKIP CLERK 1815 Lacey Rd. 10570 M48 Nsshville, Ml 49073 Dowling. Ml 48050 Phono (818) 7583410 Phono (816) 721-8805 SUSAN K. BUTLER TEDOC SOYA MAPLE GROVE TWP. CLERK BALTIMORE TWP. CLERK 4205 Davidson Rd. 9752 Evart Rd. Nashville. Ml 48073 Hastings, Ml 49058 Phono (517) 852-1858 Phono (816) 945-9304 DARLENE HARPER LOIS BROMLEY ORJINGEV1LLE TWP. CLERK BARRY TWP. CLERK 11031 Wildwood Rd 2570 Osborne Rd. Shelbyville. Ml 49344 Dollon, Ml 49046 Phono (616) 672-7149 Phone (616) 671-5653 NORMAJEAN CAMPBELL WILMA DANIELS PRAIRIEVILLE TWP. CLERK CARLTON TWP. CLERK 10115 S. Norris Rd. 85 Welcome Rd. Dotton, Ml 49046 Hastings. Ml 49058 Phono (616) 823-2664 Phone (616) 9455980 BARBARA BEDFORD JUNIA JARVIE RUTLAND CHAR.ER TWP. CLERK CASTLETON TWP. CLERK 2461 Heath Rd 915 Rood Street Hastings, Ml 49058 Nashville, Ml 49073 Phono (816) 9482194 Phono (O) (517) 852-9479 Phone (M) (517) 852-0630 DONNA KENYON THORNAPPLE TWP. CLERK BONNIE L CRUTTENDEN 200 E. Main St. HASTINGS CHARTER TWP. CLERK Middleville. Ml 49333 885 River Road Phone (816) 7957202 Hastings. Ml 49058 Phono (816) 9489880 CHERYL ALLEN SHIRLEY R. CASE WOODLAND TWP. CLERK HOPE TWP CLERK 156 S. Main 5463 S. Wall Lake Road Woodland, Ml 48897 Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 367-4915 Phono (H) (616) 9455722 HARVEY VANDER BEE Phone (O) (616) 9482464 YANKEE SPRINGS TWP CLERK EMILY HARRISON 284 N. Briggs Rd. IRVING TWP. CLERK Middleville, Ml 49333 6925 Parmaiee Rd Phono (816) 7959091 Middleville, ml 49333 To receive an absent voter ballot contact Phono (616) 7959815 your township or city clerk. SHARON VICKERY HASTINGS CITY CLERK 102 S Broadway Hastings. Ml 49058 Phone (616) 9452468 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 LEGAL NOTICE Detouh having boon motto in the condition* ot o certton mortgogs mode the 21st doy of Jonuory 1994 executed by RICKY NEYMEIYER o* Mo< Igogof to CARRY COUNTY LUMBER do.ng business ot Hostings Michigan, os Mortgagee and recorded «n the Office of the Regnier of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on January 24 1994 in Libor 295 of mortgages on Pogo MB on which mortgage there is claimed ot the date of this notice Four Thousond Thirty Four and 90 100 $4 03490 Doftars for principal ond interest interest from the dote of January 21. 1994 at the rote of 10% per cent, no suit nr proceeding at low or in equity hav mg been instituted to recover the debt or any port of the debt secured by scud mortgage ond the power of soto in sotd mortgage cenfomod having become operative by reason of default Notice is hereby given that on Thursday November >0. 1994 at 1100 o m ot the East on trance of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings that being the place for holding the foreclosure soles for the County of Barry, there will bo offered for soto and said to the highest bidder ot public auction of venue, tor the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon sod mortgage together with interest thereon ot (10%) percent per annum, ond os otherwise specified in said mortgage together with the legal costs and charges for safe, including the attorney toes os provided by tow in stod mortgage the lands ond promises in said mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed os follows to-wit Lots 245 ond 246 and port of Lot 244 dostribed a* commencing ot the corner common to lots 244 and 245. lhenc. South 41 degrees 43 East 30 tee) thence Northoosterly 100 foot, thence North 41 degrees 43 West 30 foot thence Southwesterly to beginning oil being m Algonquin Lake Resort Pro ponies No. 2 according to the recorded plat thereof os recorded in liber 2 of pkits Pogo 63 Rutland Townstop Barry County Mictogon The length of redemption period under M.S A Section 77A 3240 MCI Section MO 3240 (1940) is sle (6) month. Doted Sop tomb er 20 1994 MEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 FtSF*«R Jeffrey I Youngsma (P4O393) Attorney for Barry County lumber BUSINESS ADDRESS M7 N Broadway Haettngs Ml 49056 (616)943-3495 (11/3) Filo No. 93 233-DZ Hon. Richard M Shutter RICHARD WEEDAll PAMELA WEEDAll Defendant STEPHANIE S FEKKES (P43549) Attorney for Defendant SIEGE 1 HUDSON GEE t FISHER 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49056 (616) 945 3495 At a session of sold Court held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City of Hostings. Barry County. Michigan this 17th day of October. 1994 PRESENT Honorable Richard M Shuster Circuit J“4»« This matter having come before the Court pur­ suant to the Notice of Default and Notice of Re­ quest for Judgment ond the Court being otherwise duly informed in the premisos, now therefore. IT fS HEREBY ORDERED that Richord Woodoil Plaintiff in the above entitled cause. In which Defendant seeks a Judgment of Divorce. shall file on Answer or take other action permitted by law or Court Rulo on or before the day of November 3. 1994, by filing on answer or other appropr iote pleadings with the Sth Circuit Court. 220 W. Court Street Hostings. Michigan 49056. and that should Defendant fall to toko such action, on Order will bo entered against him for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed m this cose IT tS FURTHER ORDERED ANO ADJUDGED that o copy of this Order shall bo published once each wook in the Hastings Bonner for throe consecutive week* ond o proof of publication shall be filed in this Court Drafted by: Stephanie S Fokke* SIEGEL HUDSON GEE * FISHER 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616)945 3495 (11/3) NOTICE OF ELECTION WOODLAND TOWNSHIP November 8,1994 TO BRING TOWNSHIP EXTRA VOTED MILLAGE TO FULL 2 MILL LEVY For the purpose of maintenance and care of the fire department, cemetery and township for a period of six (6) years (1995-2000 inclusive) shall the previously voted In­ crease of 2 mills In the constitutional limitation upon the total amount of taxes which may be assessed In one year upon all property within the Township of Woodland, Barry County, Michigan, as reduced by the fraction required by law, which for the year 1994 has resulted in an estimated levy of 1.7086 mills be increased by .2914 mills to offset the fractional reduction required by law, for levy in the years 1995-2000, inclusive, which increase is estimated to raise in the first year of the levy, the sume of $9,041.15? Yes ( No ( ) ) ! Ann Landers Couch potato, 15, embarrased Dear Ann Landers I have an unusual pro­ blem concerning my 15-year-oid son. “Steven.” I need your help. Steven has never had any health problems, but he to a total couch potato and something of a loner His lack of interest in physical activi­ ty made for a very embarrassing experience recently. At a family picnic, my niece. "Wendy.** was carrying a cooler loaded with soda and ice. She wu struggling with the weight of it, slopping to rest every few yards When 1 saw this. I asked Steven to help her. Wendy said. “It’s OK. I can handle it," but 1 insisted that Steven give her a hand Ann. Steven could barely lift the cooler, let alone carry it any distance. He watched, stun­ ned. as Wendy resumed carrying the cooler after several vain attempts on his purl Even wont, after they sat down at the table, she beat him at arm-wresthng Wendy is something of a tomboy, but she is also three yean younger than Steven and a head shorter I wanted Steven to be a ware that he wu out of shape, but it must have been extremely humiliating for him to have been shown up by bis younger cousin — and a girl at that l*m divorced, so there is no father he can talk to. 1 am hoping this unfortunate incident will motivate Steven to become more interested in athletics, but in the meantime, what can I do lo repair his somewhat battered self-esteem? — A Mather in Atlanta Dear Atlanta: Steven needs a strong male rote model in his life. Is there an uncle, okfer cousin, conch or teacher who can help? Go to Steven's school, and enlist the aid of his favorite teacher. Can the lad be persuaded lo get interested in hockey, football, tennis, handball, soccer, baseball, basketball or swimming? Your son needs help. Let's hope this recent embarrassment will provide the impetus he needs. Ringing comment Dear Abb Landers: 1 don't know much about social etiquette, but something happen­ ed last week that got me wondering. “Pamela” and 1 became engaged several days ago. Maybe this to a geographical dung, or maybe I'm over sensitive. 1 am originally from Lexington, Mau. Pamela has been living in Santa Fe, N.M.. for the past six years. I, had been scttpig aside money to buy Pamela a nice engagement ring and decided on an antique diamond in a platinum setting, which I purchased from an estate. Since I am an auctioneer. I have access lo several fine estate pieces, and this one wu really outstan­ ding Having a high visibility job, 1 introduc­ ed Pamela lo some of my customers. Many of them, knowing of our recent engagement, congratulated us. A few women asked to see her ring. A lady from Boston (where 1 have always thought people had fine manners) looked al Pamela's nng and said. Is this a FRIENDSHIP ring? The diamond is awfully small.** What do you think of such a remark? — Frank in Stoneham. Mau. LEGAL uno gvwsi. Ctat aU Trma«r,» foran *• uw al ■"»<"* lor 1WI Waloon. School ■•union DtoeuwdHoana wMh attaraa, UtwMfor. cur- My name to Fume Korucuv, and I'm running for U.S. Congress ot. the Liberianan bailor in your district. which includes Ken*. Ionia, and the northern half of Barry County. I am a Libertarian because Libertarians support the Constitution, which u the supreme law of the land Because we have stopped reading the Constitution, uttf government is out of control. The government on all levels is now taking <nrr 51 % of everything we cam MAYOB UMHE HAS PROCLAIMED OCTOBER CONSTITUTION MONTH. Mono GoM UaMam Mon. *li.M0 .1 obwMng quov, on two compoMr, and eno primer Approved Election Board Approved training two person* for ■I action workers. Reported that 45 m.p.h. sign haa boon installed N. Broadway and Brown Bd. Agreed to puWk mooting to bo hold Thursday. Oct. 27. at B p.m. to discuss baifot proposals Approved payment of all bills Me sting adjourned at 9 50 p.m. WHmo Daniel* Oerk (10-27) DlMdKuiMr. Supervisor He has also proclaimed that all would benefit by devoong their ’Mention to the U.S. ConstmKson. PLEASE JOIN ME for a one^umr discussion of your Constitutional nghn. what they are. and how to keep them. Topics to be covered inJude: • Wages are not taxable. either on the federal or state level • The 2nd Amendment and your right to your guns. • Money - How the federal government has KTrowed us into slavery • GAT T - Why we are losing our jobs YOUTtE INVITED TO A PUBLIC MEETING AND BALLY Saturday. Oct. 29. at 11 AM at Democratic Hall. 328 S. Jefferson St., in Hastings threatened to take them to small claims court did they pay up. 1 urge all house and pet sitters to insist oc explicit written instructions regarding the care of the pet. as well as a statement outlining the sitter's responsibility in case of damage to the bouse or its contents Take nothing for granted I learned the hard way — St Pete Fla Dear Sl. Pete: Your experien.e gives credence to that cynical truism. "No good deed will go unpunished ' ’ Thanks for your story. You have educated a great many people today about the wisdom of getting things in writing door* in Fire Station ond Pwd tor H The Same Lwiiut for CaMigma Coffinuocc. 9 V*? Vhencvnlk Rd SL Aho. Muhigsn Pcwc.1 Cudr 99102 Tcfey^xw <616) B9I 2217 (10/77) Dear Frank: To comment on the size of a stone is not only ignorant but in extremely poor taste Actually, color and clarity are more important than size when evaluating a diamond. I wish you had pointed this out and put the clod in her place. What can you give the person who hu everything? Atm Landers' booklet, "Gems,” is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. “Gems” to a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send a self­ addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 (this includes postAge and handling) lo: Gems, do Ann Landen. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) Pet sitting blues Dear Ann Landen A few months ago. I agreed to “house-and-dog-sit” for a family 1 had worked for previously and considered good friends. Four days into their six-day vacation, their dog. “Blaze,’' became violently ill. 1 phoned them to get their veterinarian's name and ask­ ed permission to have Blaze examined and treated. The wife accused me of kicking or mistreating the dog because “He wu all right when we left.” I wu truly offended. Her husband asked me to take Blaze to their veterinarian and said he would reimburse me. When the vet saw the animal, he diagnosed a serious liver disorder, which he assured me could not have been caused by an injury of any kind. Blaze died in the hospital the morn­ ing the family returned. When 1 went over to the bouse to sec them, they were no« only ungrateful but insulting. I had missed two days of work because of their pet, and they didn t ever, thank me for my concern. 1 was shocked when the wife said several items were missing from their house and the TV was broken. She also claimed the veterinarian told her it wu MY fault that the dog died, so they didn't fed obligated to reim­ burse ok for the vet’s bill Only when I Who are today's kids? Dear Ann Landers: The garage sales of to­ day are a true display of what is going on with our kids. The piles of expensive toys (broken, of course) and thousands of dollars' worth of designer clothes are enough to make you sick. The kids in the United Slates should be the best-dressed and most over-indulged kids in the world. Yet they look like ragamuffins. Tom jeans are high style, and the more faded, the better. In addition to the way they look, young people today have no appreciation for all these luxuries. Also, they have no manners What is happening out there? Must every kid wear $150 running shoes? Are there no limns to what is being spent to satisfy our youngsters? Are today's parents buying love instead of giving it? This is a very serious question. Ann. 1 am surprised it hu never been raised in your column. I am deeply concerned about the ME, ME, ME generation Please comment. — Brookfield, HI. Dear Brookfield: Come out of your goldplated cave, and look at the total picture before you blow your top. True, the spoiled, rich kids are appalling, but they comprise a very small percentage of the entire population. Actually, the largest segment of the poor in our country are children Talk to the social workers in any large city, and they will tell you that if we took away the federally funded school lunch program, some children would not have one decent meal a day. That is the real picture, not the designer jeans and broken toys. Ann Landers' latest booklet. "Nuggets and Doozies," has everything from the outrageously funny io the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6.) Copyright 19M Craatars Syndfcste, Inc. (Lafce Odessa NEWS The Lakewood football game oa Oct. 2* it at lotda't field oa Tunle Howl ■ Saturday ■ bedtime ia the time to change the doc a. We gel an extn houi ’t aleep that ■tgbt.' Ze also get a change to more light in the ear y morning and an earlier hour for darknea. Mor^ay is the night for the Halloween parties. Tuesday. Nov. I, is the date for Friends of the Library, to meet, al 7 p.m. at the Lake Odessa Community Library at the dose of library hours. Plans will be finalized for the breakfast to be served to members of the Chamber of Commerce the following week. Crews from the road construction company are a very tidy kx. Week before last, the driveways along the seven miles of Jordan Lake Road were adjusted to compensate for the newer height of the roadway. Late week, the workmen were using loads of soil lo make new driveways into the farm fields. New curbs have been buih at the intersections The new Habitat house across from the fairgrounds parking lot is framed, and so one an guess at the final appearance of the dwelling. Many of the Florida folks have left already to join their winter friends in the LaBelle. Leesburg, Fort Myers and other popular The Order of the Eastern Star turkey dinner will be held Sunday, Oct. 30. at the Com­ munity Center. Central Church was the setting for the Saturday wedding of Donna Goodemoot, daughter of Donald Jr. and Bernice Goodemoot, lo Randy Nurenburg. The Historical Society wtr—d welcome any volunteer help on Saturday, Get. 29, for some painting projects and some other jobs that re­ quire 8 bit of muscle power. The auction last week Monday at the Curtis farm brought many bidders and spectators. The farm has been sold to the Behrenwalds of Morrison Lake. In 1891, the 100-acre farm was owned by Henry Curtis. The larger house has been occupied for generations by the Cur­ tis family The smaller house has been the home of Wayne Curtis, who had the sate. Fannie Curtis, widow of Roland, has moved into an apartment in town. Wayne's house had many items from two generations since his parents had lived in that bouse along with him. The 1891 plat map shows the railway that divided the farm on the southwest part was the Grand Rapids. Lansing and Detroit. Obviously, ownership of the line had changed since 1887. when it was the Detroit. Lansing and Northern, which built the line to connect Grand Ledge and Grand Rapids. The railroad is still required to provide a route acrow the tracks so the former can reach his back fields or woods. Rhonda and Samantha Glumm of Hastings are listed in a Lansing obituary as the daughter and granddaughter of Kenneth Presion Jr . 52, who died Oct. 21. He was a retired fire chief of Lansing Township The 30th anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf will bring survivors of the ship Samuel Roberts together in Pensacola. Ha., this week. The ship lost 89 of its 219 crew memben when a Japanese ship fired on them with the destroyer avoiding much damage for the first 1V5 hours, but then a 16-inch sheii .lit the Roberts' rear deck. The survivon !**»<d 52 houn on rafts until being rescued by reluc­ tant "savers" who could not tell their na­ tionality because they were so covered with oil. The Pensacola gathering will put together a time capsule so that 50 years from now sonteone can read that part of America's history, as the troops fought to return to the Philippines under General Douglas McArthur carrying out his vow •*! shall return." Michigan's Log Cabin Society is holding a photo cor lest with a Nov. 15 deadline for en­ tries of log cabin pictures, be they slides, prints in color or black and white. The entries are to be 5x7 inches and must have a stamped self-addressed envelope for their return. There are cash prizes. One of the winning photos will be oa the 1995 calendar. The society publishes a guide to the known cabins in Michigan and it is available for only a dollar from a Sodus address. Contrary to first newspaper reports of the auction at the former Charlotte library, the building was sold later on the auction date. A lawyer who attended had no idea of purchas­ ing the place when he went to the sate, but after there were no bidders and the sate pro­ gressed with furnishings on the block, he realized that the landmark had potential and should be saved. He spoke to the auctioneer Steve Stanton and the bids were reopened. He was the only bidder. He estimates it will cost about the same amount of money to refurbish it for his purposes as the cost of the building to outfit it for a law office for himself and part­ ner and for a third attorney in practice with the partners. He looked in vain for a Victorian house for ha wife and him when he moved to Charlotte in 1972. So attorney Charles Zwick ■ looking forward to moving into the retired library with its 16-foot ceilings. Its turret, which will become a conference room with a skylight and its reading rooms turned into offices. Soon after 1950, Virgil and Laura Wildman and sons moved from a farm in southwest Gratiot County near Hubbardston and Carson City to the Clark form at Odessa Center. They owned this form until selling it in 1969 to Ronaki Cobb Then in 1991. Robert and Lynda Cobb bought the form. They lived in Florida for a few years and spent summers in a mobile home at the rural home of their son, Ronald, and wife. Maxine (Karrar) Wildman, near Mulliken. They came bock to live yearround about eight years ago until hi< death last week. The vertical storage petroleum tanks at Fairchild Oil Company on Bonanza Road at the north end of Fourth Avenue have been removed and were hauled away early this week. On Sunday, parishioners at Central United Methodist Church could for the first time use the north vestibule and go to Fellowship Hall oa the new stairway. Some walked up the short flights of stairs to the balcony The new barrier-free restroom on the first floor of Fellowship Hall is completed On Monday, workmen were laying bricks on the new wall. *h>ch connects the church and the hall In­ side. the curtain wall has been removed so the hall intenor is pretty much normal. The new room that replaced the lower stain and coat room is yet completely open to the hall, so there is a feeling of spaciousness. Loren Acker ot Clark Road had surgery at Lansing's Michigan Medical Central last week and was readmitted Monday. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 — Page 9 Ray W. Erway wrote the story of his life in rural Barry County. Rutland Township He delivered mail firet out of the Shultz post office and then from Hastings Along with the mail route, he continued to farm and to take on other jobs to keep his family going and because he couldn't stand to not be very busy. World War 11 was over m 1946. and his family was nearly grown. He writes: Staned out 1946 by worming the chickens and trying to catch some fish through the ice on Head Lake. The gasoline delivery man made a mistake and put 50 gallons of fuel oil in the gas tank "Lincoln Bush was buried on Jan. 14. "I bought baled hay from Burrell Phillips for 42 cents per bate. We had a little snow at the end of January, not much. Ruth's car need generator brushes I put them on for her. relined the brakes and had the master brake cylinder repaired. "We bought an oil stove for the trailer so we could keep it warm and get warm from be­ ing out on the lake fishing We are getting the trailer so that it is more liveable **A woodchuck was bothering. Got him after a few tries The purple martins arrived oa Feb. 10. the first time they were every here. By March 14 the lakes were all open. "Skip Scott called from San Francisco on March 7. He got home on March 14. "Oscar Olis and his sister, Clara Robinson, both died on March 12. "1 put in a phone for Gambles at Rutland Center on May 16. We had a mail route mtpectMM on May 22. AU was passing "I sheared the sheep at home and put in 150 Rhode Island Red pullets (chickens) for MJS. "Gerald's HuU's wife arrived here from England Don and Joan came home for a few tteys. then left for Tucson. Genevieve is ■eonjng in Lansing "! moved a toilet from Cunningham's to the trailer oa the lake and finished putting a roof oa it. "Edd A. White died on June 20. I9>46. John and Edwina came for a visit. The Sunday School picnic was held at the Lake. There were 60 people there Wc had a wonderful time "We got a Studebaker Commander for John and Edwina for $1289 50. a beautiful automobile Ruth aad Skip and family were at the lake, along with the Petins I wcrdd like lo tell a little about the children Ruth was born on March 8. I9M. John came at 4 20 am on Nov 28. a Tues day. in 1916. Genevieve born oa Sept. IS at 6:15 and beat the drctor here . in 1918. Maxine was born Ap:il 3. 1921, and Joan was boro on Aug 25. 1923. All of the children attended Olis School and all of them graduated from high school and went on to colter Ruth graduated from high school m 1932 and from Western in 1936. She taught home economics at Brighton for four yean. She married Guerdon "Skip" Scott in 1940. They lived ia Laming "Guerdon died on Jan. 5. 1969. He was a ■pgr isnr for Peter Par Bakery. They had three children. Jeanie, born April 7, 1942; Susie, born Sept. 2. 1944; aad Nancy Joe, born Sept. 7. 1951. "Susie married Gary Liles and had two girts. Jodi, bora Oct. 9. 1966. and Teri, born Oct 17. 1968 "Nancy Joe joined the Aviation Corps. "John r-aduated from Hastings High The culvert where Glass Creek flows under Goodwill Road, where the re­ mains of the poached deer were found. An Aills Chalmers Tractor, year unknown. School in 1934, Michigan State University in 193 cum iaude. and then in 1940 he graduated from the University of California with a PhD In 1949. he enlisted in the Nav al Reserve and was called back for 21 months during the Korean conflict. He gained th- rank of It commander and went to work for an arsenal at Joliet. Bl., moving to Joliet, where he was for six years. He then moved to Picitinny Arsenal at Dover. NJ., where he remains at this wnting (1973). He married Edwina Foster in 1943. They have a daughter. Beret, who graduated from Doug'rs College in 1972. At this date (1973). she is attending Leister Col­ lege in England on a scholarship His son. Jonathan is (in 1972) a sophomore at New York University, studying journalism "Genevieve graduated from high school in 1936. She took a beauty course in Grand Rapids aad worked in Lansing until she mar­ ried Dwight Ferris in 1945. Thev have a sou. Denny, boro Aug 3. 1941 He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1970. He wasmjuredta an automobile crash at Council Bluffs. Iowa, on July 1. 1971. "Their second son. Gary, was bom March 14. 1949. He graduated from Michigan State m 1971 Fran, who was boro m May of 1955. is a senior ma Holland High School (in 1973) "Maxine (Mickey) graduated from medical lechnican school in Grand Rapids in 1941. She served in aa induction department in Lan­ sing and later at a naval hospital m Washington D.C She married James Dibble in Arizona In 1943. he was low during the in vision of Italy at Salerno w hen hu P38 was shot down by Germans. In June of 1947, Maxine married Orville Ehrhardt and they lived in Battle Creek. He worked for a milk company then. They had three boys. The eldest. Vai. born in December 1948, who died of cystic fibrosis on July 3. 1963 Richard Alien was born on Aug 6. 1951. and Stephen, who was born on Oct. 4. 1952 "Joan graduated from high school in 1941 aad from Western University in 1945. She majored ia home economics On Dec. 26. 1945. she married Donavan Schmidt They had three sons. Rubin born Oct. 3. 1946. Pat born June 7. 1948. aad Mickel born Aug. II. 1949. They also had one daughter. Jan. who was born Oct. 19. 1952. Don was ia naval aviaboa aad worked for Hughes Tool Com­ pany. He retired from the Navy with the rank of commander. Thu bam on the Erway farm, built by John Erway in 1895. "This is a record of my family to date as of Feb 5. 1973 Now back to the 1940s "The summer of 1946 went along pretty much as usual with combining wheal and threshing in July. Uncle An Shively and Aunt Martha were home from Cal ifomia (or a visit. We look them io his old home were grand­ father Shively had the water mill on Glass Creek on Section 17. We took them for a boat ride on Gun Lake with Paul. Uncle An and Aunt Martha left for Alma on Aug. 1. We began combining clover seed. "Mickey (Maxine) was working at Pen­ nock Hospital that summer And Frances caught a 14-inch calico (fish). The last of August I sold sheep to Frank Waters for $250 "Maurice Foreman Sr died on Sept. 3. 1946. We got a new minister, the Reverend Witae. 1 look Mr. Campbell's daughter and son io the train in Battle Creek on Sept. 9. "Skip and Ruth are back from their trip through the Smokey Mountains. They spent the first week of October al the lake. "The south side of the well house roofs needed fixing. 1 got eight bunches of shingles from Doster at $1.75 per bunch. And on Oct. 1 we had the first killing frost. "On Oct. 9. something baffling struck me. I went to the Doctor Ke I lei hut he didn't seem to know what it was. He hinted that it might be a light attack of scarlet fever and I was off from the mail route for two weeks. The«. octor finally diagnosed my-‘ -illness as Aoute Systemic Infection. Anyway the palms of my’ hands and the soles of my feet peeled. "1 sold two Jersey cows for $250 to L. Teske We banked the celery On Nov. 9. Snooks (the dog) tangled with a skunk Not a good encounter for either one. » nailed the roofing on the barn on Nov. 19 and then went to Luther to hunt deer alone. I had a very sore big me. 1 also had no luck with the hunting, no venison. "We went lo Holland with Frank and Liz­ zie Ferris. I was responsible for the Christmas program. Frances ended the year by going to Kalamazoo with Lueila for a shower for Mary Dunn On Jan. 1. 1947, Dwight Ferris couldn't get his car started I pulled it with the tractor to start it "The Rutland Telephone Company held its first meeting for 1947. Harry Dunn was put in as the Secretary-Treasurer "Orville Ehrhardt was here for the first time on Jan. I. 1947. "On Jan. 11, 1947. Mary Bachman and Ar­ ditti Snyder were hit by a car al the Dixie Inn on M-131. Both died from their injuries. Melvin and Marie Smith had taken them there to the dance "Joan and Robin came to visit. I picked them up at Kalamazoo Don is in Norfolk, back from a tnp on the Roosevelt in the Carib­ bean Joan and Robin will stay on here for a few more days. "h was hard traveling on a sugary snow. On Feb 14. I was hit by one of the Hoffman can wh >ch * as be ing pushed by another one of their cars al Joe Williams' place. The grill was ruined. I had just had it in to have the dutch repaired after it went out on Jan. 15. "March started out with lough going from the first day. On March 24th we started for Norfolk to take Joan and Robin out there We spent the first night at Coshocton. Ohio. The second night we were at Monterey. W. Va. We got to Norfolk on the 26th of March about 4 p.m. Il was awful driving, over five inches of snow at ridges We started home on March 28 in about six inches of wet snow. We had dinner at rredncksburg and hit the Penn sylvania Turnpike at Breezewood at 5:30 p.m. We stayed overnight in Greensburg on a very hard bed The battery in the car was down in the morning, but we finally got going and got home about 9 p.m. March 29. "In the mountains we wore out our lire chains and bought a new pair in Staunton. Va. I still have them "Gordon Rme did our chores while we were gone While we were away that week, the roads on the route were so bad that the substitute. Nate Sherman, only made the en­ tire route on the 24<h. The big bulldozer had to be used to clean the road past our house It was the last time that it was ever seen out our way. "The roads did not get so that I could go the entire route until the second week in April When the roads were bad. 1 used the Ford Model A pickup with ballast. "I had to replace both universals and put new bolts in the nng gear al a cost of $22 in the car we used on the tnp through the mountains. "In April we got 130 pullets. Rhode Island Reds, from Caledonia for $43.55 and got them started "i spent May 5 looking for a rear hub for the Allis Chalmers Model B Tractor. I went to Woodland. Lake Odessa and Moline, but 1 had no luck. On May 9, 1947. I had King deliver a Ford-Ferguson tractor, plows, cultivator, buck rake, hydraulic box, jack and accessories, for $1,772.78. I then bought Ray Olis' trailer. On May 16, 1 sold the Allis Chalmer to Robert Glasgow. On May 19. 1 got a disc of Lovell's at $100. 1 then bought a mower of Bradfield for $85 On May 26. there was a postal route inspection by the postmaster This was the most backward spr­ ing 'jti record. "Mickey (Maxine) married Orville Ehrhardt on June 6. 1947. We attended the Alumni Banquet also on June 6. About this time, we planted 20 acres of cucumbers. Aunt Sarah Erway died on July 7 I purchased a camera on this date "On July 14. the Brush Ridge School held its annual picnic and on July 27 there were 51 people a< the lake "I buck raked about eight loads of hay to the bam for Monty "I look on the job of church treasurer in August 1947. There was a deficit of about $25.1 paid the Rev. Wiitse $25.05 to bring his wages up to date. I think that this was about the first time the minister of our church had been paid on time "There was a slight earthquake on Aug. 9, 1*17 Elmer and Mabel Hathaway were sleeping in the trailer at the lake and could feel k. "On Aug. 12. the Pickle Company set up a squad tent in the soulhwest comer of (he cast field. A peach grower from South Haven dumped off seven Negroes at the tent Some of them came down to the house about 4 o'clock and wanted to borrow our pickup, which they did not get. They had nothing to eat. so 1 took some of them to Shultz and got them about $10 worth of food. Some of them left and the rest picked three pickup loads of cucumbers. 1 took them in and gave tne pickers all the money from the sale of them They left after the third load and took all of the bedding we had provided. Later, a Mex­ ican man. his wife and seven small children came and picked one day north of the bam. I gave them all of the cucumbers to sell. "It was a very dry summer. The pickles did well, but were not picked in lime. We lei anyone who wanted them in to pick them after the company quit "The first week in October we built an out­ door fireplace. The Dibbles were here to visit. This October was a beautiful month, with an array of color. "I did not go north deer hunting in 1947. Elmer Struble and Harry Dunn did go. A cou­ ple of fellows shot a buck and a doe locally and paid fines of $100 each, plus $6.85 in court coats. It was said that I was the one who made the complaint. Bui it was several days later when 1 even heard about it. The hide, legs and entrails were dumped on the south side of the culvert grade, wrapped in a Grand Rapids Press with one of ihe fellows' name label on it. That is bow they were caught "Dwight Ferris got a new Nash car, the first new one except the pickups. I was on sick leave the 5th and 6th of December Don and Joan came on Dec. 13. There was a Christmas Chorus at Hastings High School, and the Charley Whitemores went with us. On Dec. 27. Don and Joan and family left for Chicago We had the Wilises out for supper and pic­ tures on Dec. 29. 1947. December of 1947 was a month of good weather and it was easy lo get around. To be continued Put Your Home Movies, Slides, and Photos on Videotape I Your movie film, photos and slides will be transferred to videotape. Your media will be handled with care and returned In better condition than when you sent it. We will also add music to your production to enhance your viewing pleasure.; Stvt M.W Call 616-3744)061 Now! Two Legs Productions 1003 Fifth Ave. Lake Odessa, Ml 48849 TERRY GEIGER Republican for State Representative A COMMITMENT TO LOCAL GOVERNMENT Terry Geiger is endorsed by township leaders we trust: Chetvl Allen Bob Bennett Don Boyson Jerry Bradley Duane Bump Sue Butler Bob Dunton Barbara Earl Peggy France Maxine Gasper Bernie Goodemoot Lloyd Goyings Arthur Hedges Donna Kenyon Don Langham Alien MacDonald Doug MacKenzie Keith Marlow Bob Page Fred Lewis RexSchad Donald Simpson Wendell Strickland Wilma Strickland Kenneth Struin Brian Thompson Harvey Vander Bee John S. Woods Bill Wooer Pat Patrick Sharon Rohrbocher EXPERIENCE AND DEDICATION • Woodland Township Trustee • Member, Lakewood Wastewater Authority Vote November 8th Paa lor Oy Gaper for Stare Peoresenfanve. P O Bar M Wooakxna. Mi 4M97-00M �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 LEGAL. Mothers, leechers end children at Central cooperate to produce the crafts that aro the business ot Kirf* Craft*. This table is using their assembly line to make wreaths Central Elementary students start ‘Kid’s Crafts’ business venture 7717 M-43 11/17) by Joan GaU.p Staff Wriur How to start and run a business, and hopefully make a profit is the latest project of Marianne Kendall's fourth graders at Central Elementary in Hastings. With "seed” money, *a the form of a loan from the Hastings Education Enrichment Foundation, (HEEF) the children purchased moil brochure •■ploining (10/77) Displaying exeny4«e of the crafts made by the ’Kids Craft* company are (left to right) Justin Peck, BMy Morgan and Aime Gentry. They are holding a reindeer, a wreath, a cow. a basket and a dog bone craft. Write us a Letter! they work. The family members who come in to help the children with the crafts are Kim Peck, Kim Alderson, Monica Hollars, Michelle Bcnningfield, Barb Bedford, Ron Stockham. Becky Sherwood and Karen Altoft "We've had fantastic support from parents "Kids Crafts" business. They offer seven crafts suitable for the Christmas season, and are busy making them using an assembly line system. Wreaths, school projects the foundation makes possible in the classrooms. "They do so much for the students; these are the kinds of things that allow us to integrate many subjects," she said. all being cut, shaped, hot glued and painted by the children. The crafts will have either a magnet or a ribbon so they can be put on the refrigerator reading, writing, social skills and cooperation with others to produce and market a product, she arid. schedule, which is on the blackboard for all and ancouragM lattar* to th* editor aa • mean* of expressing an opinion or a point of on aubfact* of currant ganaral Interest. The follow­ JOIN OUR CREW - DAY HELP A CLOSERS NEEDED ing Retirees and housewives... this means you tool I •Make your letter brief end to the We Provide • Training • Free Meals • Free Uniforms • Friendly Atmosphere •Letters should be written •Writers muet Include their signa­ ture, addreea end phone numbar The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. Pick up an application *1 the counted 1215 West Stats St in Hastings such as spelling and punctuation. business. Their products will be displayed at the Hastings Middle School Craft Show oo Nov. S, and during parentfteacher conferences at Profits from the business haven't been discussed in depth yet, bat the children seem "We’re glad we could get into the Middle School show," she noted. Some of the crafts are quite complicated, requiring many steps to completion. For example, the Santa face craft starts with a wooden heart shape that Kendall found at sale" will bo held just before Thanksgiving, and then what to do with the profits will be - - • , -V *• » senousty oonsKKreo. •Send letters to: Letters to the Editor hMttnga Bannor P.O. Box B Huflnaa Ml 49058 Hours- Mon-Fri. 8 lo 6; Sat. 9 to 12 105 N. Main NahvHle, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 Carpet, Vinyls, Ceramic Tile, Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling KlTCMNaum We’ve Pulled It Off! OAK Quality. Style. And A Free Faucet Or Free Financing'. If the business is successfol, as the children and Kendall hope, they win pay back HEEF. pay their investors, (parents who invested $1 in the company) plus pay a dividend. KendaU said. To calculate that part of the business, the students will be using new computers that In •Letters that ere libelous or oeremaiory win not oe puonsneo. ALWAYS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEWAFFWMAT1VE ACTION EMPLOYER I guldellnee hare been eetab- llehed to help you: She said the structure of the "company" is designed so that the whole class is the board of directors, and final votes on all matters ex>me from the daw majority Smaller committees deal with accounting, inventory, advertising and & ''ministrative matters and bring issues to the whole class for approval. After looking at the cost of making crafts and estimating the demand for such items. First the heart is painted red, then a hat is children, as in real-life business, will be allowed to fail If the "Kids Crafts" business suffers reversals, Kendall said, rolling her eyes skyward, the children will learn all about bwtaupuy and the bat pom-pom. Santa's nose, and a magnet or ribbon is added last. 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HASLETT (Pl<725) Attorney lor Kotortiff (U/l) LAMINA! £ iWS WHITS million others fortahis Join - ------------------who have turned to an IDS financial planner to help them achieve their finan­ cial goal* Tn find out more. Rive us a call IDS Financial Service® Inc. swnxcuM •IXirabk Epoxy Finish •Quality Ceramic Cartridges HomeCrestiis Cabinetry Commrttod 090,000 to Mdtaown Rd. txkd** •onnto Qvttondan. Clock (10Z27) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 27, 1994 — Page 11 Hastings native joins local law office Attorney David A. Kuzava has returned home to Hastings to practice law The 1977 Hastings High School graduate staned working at David Tripp's law office Oct 3. Tm very excited to return to Hastings to begin my practice." Kuzava said "I like the small town atmosphere ' Kuzava graduated in January from the Cooley law School in lansmg Prior to graduation, he began working as a law clerk for the Honorable A. John Pikkarainen. a district court judge in Livingston County He stayed there until hi* return to Hastings Kuzava also worked as a clerk during his third year of law school at a law firm in Brighton called McCririe. Cameron. Hanson and McCrtrie He was there for 11 months Kuzava graduated from Ferris State University in 1989 with a business degree, but he said he always had an interest in Third grade students from Northeastern use their imaginations Tve always enjoyed working with people and helping people to resolve the problems that they may have." he said He said he is interested in various kinds of general practice work, like criminal and divorce work, personal injuries, real estate matters and bankruptcy, he said. Kuzava said Hastings was one of the places he wanted to practice law after his graduation He heard of an opening at Tripp's office, and found out that Tnpp has a good reputa­ tion in the area. "He's the kind of person I wanted to be associated with." Kuzava said Kuzava s family in Hastings includes his father and mother. Bernie and Gerri, and his sister. Susie Baum He also has a brother named Bernie in Caledoma. “fm happy to be here," Kuzava said. "It s Students in Jan Arnold's third grade at Northeastern Elementary in Hastings had an assignment to use their imaginations and create something at home with gourds tlioy were given. Joshua Radvansky, (left to right) made a chef. Angie Jones, a rabbit, and Eric Byington designed an alarm dock. a wonderful community." An open house to welcome Kuzava was held Wednesday afternoon at the Tnpp law offices TOUCAN GETOUTOF David A. Kuzava. a former Hastings resident, has returned to town and joined David Tripp*s law office Woodland NEWS: Hello, everyone I'm back. Thanks to Shel­ ly Sulser. Joyce Weinbrccht and Sharon Miller for handling the column and ocher Woodland news while 1 was under the weather Abo. I appreciate the staff at Pennock Hospital, especially the intensive care nurses. Drs. Rappoport and Brasseur, the nones and other staff on the second floor, everyone who sent me ftowen. cards and prayers and those who came io visit. Many have brought me food and en­ couragement since I have been home. I am getting out a little now. but will not be hack in the library for a while yet. Edna Wise has been holding the fort there Since I last wrote, several books have been received aad put into circulation There is one by each of my current personal favorite female mystery writers. We have Anne Perry s The Sms of the Wolf. ” Patncia Cor nwdl's ‘The Body Farm* and Elizabeth George's "Playing For The Ashes. " We have also received "Tunnel Vision" by Sara Paretsky. "Undue Influence" by Sieve Martmi. "Night Prey" by John Sandford. "North of Montana" by April Smith. Daughter of the Stars4* by Phyllis WNhney. "The Gift" by Danielle Steel. "The Lion King" from Walt Disney. “A Memoir" by Barbara Bush and "The Kennedy Women” from Rom# through the roof. MOOIIMiUrMAIMIl LEW NEWMAN for County Commissioner GENERAL OPERATING PROPOSAL For the purpose of continued funding for general township purposes, shall the previously voted in­ crease in the 15 mill tax limitation and levy as reduc­ ed by the required millage roll back which last resulted in a levy of .8331 mills ($.8331 per $1,000 of SEV) upon taxable and tangible personal property within Carlton Township, Barry County, State of Michigan be increased by .1669 mills ($.1669 per $1,000 of SEV) to offset such millage reduction for levy in the years 1994 thorugh 1996 which increase, will raise in the first year of levy the estimated in­ crease revenue of $4,994.65 over that raised in the previous year? PROPOSAL NO. 1 — CARLTON TOWNSHIP PROPOSAL TO LEVY MILLAGE FOR ROAD MAINTENANCE AND IMPROVEMENTS Shall the Township levy 1.5 mill ($1.50 per $1,000 of SEV) upon taxable real and personal property within the Township, for the years 1994 through 1998 inclusive for road maintenance and im­ provements, which increase if levied will raise in the first year of levy in 1994 the estimated sum of $43,500.00? PROPOSAL NO. 2 — CARLTON TOWNSHIP by Lawrence Learner. Harold and Nell Stannard spent an October weekend on Clio with his cousin. Patty Qualls, and her husband. Ken Harold said they enjoyed the fall color on the drive to the Hint area and back. The Woodland United Methodist Church will hold us annual fail bazaar this Saturday. Oct. 29. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Homemade cinnamon rolls and coffee will be served from opening lo II a.m.. when lunch will begin. Scalloped potatoes, ham. tossed salad, rolls and ap^le and pumpkin pie all will be served, and ail food and drinks will be for a free will contribution Sunday afternoon, around 5 p.m the youth of Woodland United Methodist Church will lour the village of Woodland tor UNICEF They hope to be back at the church by dark. During October. Jo..n and Cindy Waite spent three days celebrating their sixth wed ding anniversary at Blissfield They stayed at the H D Ellis Bed and Breakfast Inn and anti­ qued and shopped from Toledo back io Sun field and home John said they enjoyed the fall color and had a wonderful dinner at the Hathawy House The bazaar at Lakcwflfctf United Methddist Church last weekend cleared $1,800 for Lakewood Habitat for Humanity and the lun­ cheon presented by the Living Stones, the church's youth clown and puppet gn.up. profitied $350 for iu expenses The bazaar bake safe sold by 2 p.m.. all the donated goods that filled six tables when the bazaar opened al 10 a.m. The Rev. Ward Pierce had outpatient cataract surgery at Pennock Hospital Thurs­ day and was back in his office Friday morn­ ing. He was at the bazaar Saturday and preached on Sunday morning Sunday afternoon, from 4 to 6 p.m.. Family Fun Night will be held at Lakewood United Methodist. Hot dogs, hay rides and fall games will be featured for all the children and youth and their parents. The weather has been perfect for the fall harvest and farmers have been getting beans and corn out of the fields and into driers and A few hours after the MacKenzies got all the corn out of my fields. 1 glanced out the dining room window and saw three deer in the farthest Lucas fence row. These were the first deer I have been able to see on the property since the corn grew up in May or June. A guest my son. John, brought from Toron­ to a few weeks ago was thrilled to see some pheasants come out of the corn field and run across the road. Now that the corn is down. 1 may again see pheasants again regularly 1 do not allow hunting on this property Joyce Weinbrccht held a blood pressure dink at the Commission on Aging dinner at the Woodland Eagles on Wednesday last week. This dink is held monthly and will be repeated <xi Wednesday . Nov 16. These Nortt,eastern Elementary students (left to nght) Don Cullers. Laura Rosenberger. Matt Lipstraw. Nick Thompson and Pam Peterson, became very creative and come up with a fine variety of gourd projects using just their imaginations They recently completed a reading cluster with the theme of imagination CITY of HASTINGS WILL HIRE wADMINKTRATIVI ASSISTANT / SECRETARY TO CITY MANAGER Notification of position opening Immediately for full-time Ad ninistrative Aaslatant/Secretary to the City Manager DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT Knowledge and demonstrated skills in, secretariat science, human resour­ ces. computer science and modem office procedures and practices Thorough knowledge and experience related to municipal operations helpful. Skill with various computer equipment and applications. Will assist in operating a computer network for City departments Including troubleshooting and upgrading software. Skills in human relations In greeting the public and responding to inquiries over the telephone and in person Must be able to es’ablish and maintain effective working relationships with public officials and fellow employees and work closely with the local press and other media. Must have the skill to work Independently, to plan, organize, set priorities, and complete a job under pressure In a timely manner. REQUIRED TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Required training: high school education, including courses In government, math, speech, English, business writing, business accounting, and computer science. Five years related experience of performing progressively more responsible and difficult work including secretarial work. Experience preferably In government. College training In pertinent area may be substituted for practical experience. Anyone interested should submit a resume and cover letter along with MWy history to the City Manager, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan Resumes will be accepted until 10:30 A.M., Friday, November 4,1994. A full job description is available from the City Clerk's office. (272) The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability. Coming in November... Bridal Show '94 to be held at the Barry County Expo Center Featuring Bridal Fashions by... Royal Weddings — and — JCPenney Casual Wear by... JCPenney Booth spaces still available Call 945-9554 �Pace 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 27, 1994 Hastings varsity eagers play ‘tough’ against Harper Creek, Coldwater "We played them tough," laid Hastings varsity girls basketball coach Beth Stevens of the 61-51 loss to Harper Creek. Tuesday "I think the girls played their best four quarters in a row ever ' The team also lost to Coldwater, last Thursday Hastings fell behind by seven after the first quarter, but then battled io cloae the score and would decrease the lead only to have It expanded again by the strong Harper Creek shooters. The Lady Saxons put the bail up 68 times, topping by three the amount of times Stevens wanted the team to shoot the ball in the game, but only 17 of the shots went through the hoop. "We have to make the shots." sl»e said. "but we re not doing it. We need to work on our concentration because we missed. I think, at least 10 easy lay ups." The Hastings press seemed to keep the l-ady Beavers off stride The Lady Saxons played a r-ose man-to-man defense and Rachel Young had seven steals and. accord­ ing to Stevens, created the circumstances for many other Hastings players to get steals and create turnovers Harper Cicek bad only 51 shtas at the bas­ ket, but 27 were good for scores Hastings also out-rebounded the Lady Beavers 38-25. with Hastings grabbing down 18 offensive rebounds to the Beaver's seven Mindy Schaubel had a career night with 21 points and 14 rebounds to her credit. She was the only Lady Saxon to make double figures. She hit seven of nine fret throws. Danielle Dipert and Young had nine points. In the loss to Coldwater, Hastings had only 10 points in the first half and were down by 19 going into the break The lady Saxons exploded out of the locker room and scored 18 in the third period and 11 in the fourth to eat away at the 1-ady Cardinals' lead. The Saxons also hit nine of 17 free throws in the game, but the hole was too deeply dug Leading scorers for Hastings in that game were McKeough with 11 and Schaubel with 10. Hastings falls to 3*7 in the Twin Valley and 3-12 overall. The team will host Ionia tonight (Oct. 27) and be at Albion in a con­ ference contest. Tuesday 3 boys finish with best times of year HHS girts cross country team done in by ACT tests it was a coincidence which, did in the Hast­ ings girls cross country team at the Twin Val­ ley cross country meet. Oct. 22. The coincidence was that a college aptitude test was being given on the same day as the meet. The result was that three of the seven top runners for the girls team missed the conference-ending run Katie Thomas is also out for the rest of the season because of stress fracture It was also the team's final run in the Twin Valley Next season the cross country teams will run in the OK Conference. White Division Hastings ended up sixth with 112 points and finished the season in fifth overall in the league Coach Paul Fulmer said toe couldn't com­ plain because things like tha.* would happen and the girls who did run did a 'super job. with all of them turning in their best times of the year Hastings had been running third in the Twin Valley conference standings this sea­ son. Finishing first for Hastings was Nichole Wood, who crossed the tape tn 23 minutes 533 seconds, which was good for eighth place overall. Chanssa Shaw was 11th overall and second for Hastings with a time of 21:16 and Lori Maiville was 12th at 21:26. Rochelle Day finished 31stM 23:59 aud Tammy Smith finished 50th in the meet at 29:30. The top three runners for the boys, all freshmen, ran their personal-best times of the year, as well. Tim Rounds finished 25th overall with a time of 18 33.1, Ryan Willard was 25th at 19:14 and Brad Bustance was 37th at 19:24. Also running for Hastings was Matt Bir­ man who finished 47th al 19:52 and Tyler Altenling finished 52nd at 20:56. The teams will run Saturday in Haslett at thr regional meet The top three teams and the top 20 finishers at the meet wil! move on to the State Class B Meet, Nov 5. Maple Valley to bid for playoff spot Hastings hosts Plainwell, Delton to Comstock in final grid iron games The Heatings vanity football team will boat Rainwell in its final game of the season, fttday mght Hastings K coining off a 32-0 km lo Twin Valley foe Bathe Creek Lakeview. Ian wee*. Cole Bowen waa again the leading rusher for Hastings, despue being held can of the end zone He earned the ball It tunes and gained 87 yards against the stingy Lakeview defense Plainwell lost lo Otsego last wee* 27-7 lo fall 10 5-3 overall and 5-2 in the Wolverine B Conference. Delton u beaded west on M-43 z> take on Comstock. Friday night. The Panthers ran into .- "targh" Paw Paw team Iasi week and iosi 33-11 to fall lo 5-3 this season Quarterback Howie Shatt. ck scored the only touchdown for the team when he snuck the ball in from two yards out .n the final quarter. Gary Fteher kick a field goal to ttan the scoring tn the game. Comstock won a big game in the Wolver­ ine B last week with a 28-6 win over Gull Lake. Maple Valley will have to hope for some help to make it to the play offs The Lions shut out Battle Creek Lakeview last Saturday 23-0 to secure an unconiested championship title in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association With the win. the Lions are 7-1 overall and 7-0 m the SMAA The Lions defense look advantage of six interceptions and two fumbles in the game. However, there are four teams still ahead of (hem in their district with undefeated records and only the top four make the playoffs which begin Nov. 4. The Lions will travel to Battle Creek Perm­ field to take on the Clan B Panthers. The Panthers were runners up in the Kalamazoo Valley Association and defeated Mattawan last week 34-19 v----------- ---------- ------------ Hastings JV soccer team ends season The Hastings junior varsity soccer team ended its season, last week, with a 4-2 win over Grand ledge Evan Winkler scored two goals in the con­ test with the other sexing coming from Garel t Gonzales and Eric McCarty. Getting assists in the game were Winkler. Gonzales and John DeWin. Coach Larry Melendy said the junior Sax­ ons did a "fine job of passing the ball and opening the Grand 1 -edge defense for scoring opportunities." Leading the defense for Hastings was Matt Toburen. Teague O'Mara. Ben Spahr and Ed VanderMoten Keepers for the Saxons were Mark Arens and Andy VanKoevering. 'Halfbacks Kevin Cooney and John DeWiit did an excellent job of covering both ends of the field." Metendy said, "but it was truly a team effort" The junior Saxons ended the season with a 10-4-3 record, the best season since 1990 s 10-1-1 record. Top serrer for the season was Larry Bailey with 12 McCarty bad 11 and Gonzales had 10. Melendy said it was "fun working with these young men who put forth a great effort to improve themselves and come together as a team." JV football team loses to Lakeview Something had lo five when two teams who were both undefeated tn the 1 win Valley met last Thursday night. Unfortunately, the Hatting! junior vanity football learn took the km 354) to ran in record lo 5-2-1. Offensively, the Saxons could only manage 76 yards total for die night. Jamie James led the offense with 56 yards on eight carries. Travis Coy also completed two passes for 24 yards Defensively. James collected seven tackles while Jay Bokhoose and Kes Croat had five each. Justin Walers also recovered a fumble for the Saxons 1 The young Saxons will try to get bat* oa the winning track when they take aa Plainwell's junior vanity team tonight (Oct. 27) at Plainwell. Thu will be the final game for the Saxons this year. i Hastings JV drop two in eager play The Hastings junior vanity basketball team lost to Harper Creek 19- 28. Tuesday and lo Coldwater 37-35. last Thursday. The telling statistic in the game against the Lady Beavers was the 12 free throws made by Hastings on 29 attempts Leading scorer for Hastings was Rebecca Mepbam with 10 points. She also bad seven rebounds and six steals in the game. Katie Willison bad seven points and five rebounds and Summer Gilloru bad five points and five rebounds. Gillens was the leading scorer In the game against Coldwater. She had 13 points in the contest. Mepham had seven points and eeven rebounds. The team Is host to loaia. tonight (Oct 27). and wiU be on the road to Albion, Tuesday, j 8tii grade eagers take 3rd in own tourney The Hastings eighth grade g~‘i basketball team won the conaotalion round of the Hast­ ings Invitations! Basketball Tournament. Oct. 20 with a 3MB Win over ABgpi. Amy Songer was the leading scorer for Hastings with eight pants. Laura Thomas and Amanda Strickland had sia each Five other girls scored in the contest. Laura Thomas had 17 rebounds for Hast­ ings in the game to lead the team. The eighth grade girts finished the season with a 7-5 record The eighth grade "Blue* team ga "sweet revenge" over Ionia. Oct 19 with a 54-11 win. Ionia defeated Hastings earlier in the season 23-22. Sara Allerding was the leading scorer with 17 points, followed by Chris I ancaater with seven and Danika Dorcy andAUda Cooney with sbr points each Hvt other girts 0so scored for Hastings Allerding also led the team with 20 re­ bounds Coach Pat Purgiel said Anna Lewis. Teri Davis. Brooke Rizor. Katie Miller and Leslie Ockerman played "excellent person-toperson defense." He said the Blue team had been Ingsovtag all season and this win waa by far the beat played game of the seaaon. "It was a very enjoyable season lo coach." Purgiel said 7th grade eagers go undefeated -5*"°" ?*?*’** orw 04 b** three Interceptions In the win over St. PNBp. Sahrdey (Photo by Perry Hanin) Lakewood will try to keep things rolling as the team travels up M-66 io Ionia. Friday night Last Friday, the Vikings pounded on OvidElsie 36-0. Shane Ri^ardson scored three touch­ downs. Andy Peabody and Gabc Steward also had touchdowns for the Vikings. The Vikings are 4-4 this season and Ionia ts 1-4 in the Mid-Michigan "B" Conference and 2-6 overall Hastings frosh shutout Lakeview The Hastings freshmen football team defeated Battle Creek Lakeview 28-0 last Thunday m Battle Creek The Saxons dominated the game rolling up 2M yards in local offense while limning the Spartans k> 73 total yards Josh Richie set the tone early wrth a 68-yard touchdow n run up the middle On the next possession Richie topped off a 10-piay. 59 yard drive with a four yard run off tackle for a touchdown R tchw added his third score w uh an 11 -yard ipnta outside io the end zone, capping another IG-piay drive Rob Garrett added the two-potm conversion on a strike from Andrew Courtright, giving the freshmen a 20-0 lead in the third quarter What impressed me most » the consistent play of the offense We've been really quite incomistent lately on offense and those sus tamed drives demonstrates our improved blocking." said Coach Scott Allan "You can't put together long drives without solid Mucking like we giv from Jim Bailey. Nathan Belcher. Jmh Newton. Tim Easy. Man Malik and Rob Garrett I was also pleased with im­ provement from Jon Wnght at tackle " Steves Dahn ran two-yards up the middie Banner SPORTS for the fourth Saxon touchdown. Richie led the Saxons in rushing with 134 yards on 13 carries. Doug Varney had 40 yards on 10 carries. Jake Miller rushed for 34 yards and Jesse Arias for 39 yards on two reverse plays. Quarterback Andrew Courtright was four for eight for 39 yards, including a 28-yard pass io Dahn on a key third down play in the third quarter The Saxon defense added its fourth shutout of the season to its 6-2 record. Enc Carlson ted the freshmen with five quarterack sacks for a loss of 39 yards after missing tour games with knee and ankle injuries “It is not a coincidence that Carlson's return lo action stepped up our defensive game Enc is the leader of our defense, not only with the number of tackles and sacks he averages, but his tenacious style of defense is contagious and when he is on the field the whole defense plays harder." said Coach Larry Christopher Needless to say. it ts nice to have Enc beck, but we have to give credit to the whole defense The freshmen pies their final game tonight (Oct 27) at Plainwell Thornapple-Kellogg will be hosting a Wayland team which slipped passed Caledonia last week 24-22. The Trojans got touchdowns from Andy Brewer and Dwight Wade in their loss to OK Blue champion Hamilton, last week. Changes in Racing Update show Greg Raymond's Racing Update, a weekly half-hour call-in radio show dealing with reg onal and national racing events such as Winston Cup. Busch Grand National*. ASA and Indy car racing, has changed times. The show, broadcast on WBCH 100.1 FM and 1220 AM in Hastings, will now be heard at 7 p.m. Tuesdays, rather than Wednesdays. The Hastings seventh grade girls basketball team finished 1 perfect season. Oct 20. with a 40-19 win over W.K. Kellogg in the Hastings Invitational Basketball Tournament. Il waa the ftrxi km for W.K. Kellogg this season and gave the young Hastings team a 12-0 record this year. Jessica Crowley was the leading scorer tor Hastings with 17 pants She scored six of her pantx at the end of the first quarter an she stole the Inbound pans three times from WJL Kellogg and put the ball up fa a store. She also led the team with eight rebounds. Virginia Jennings bad 10 points and six steals Susan Hubbard and Jill Williams had four points each with Hubbard bringing down four rebounds; Stephanie Conrad and Diane Eaton had two points each with Eaton also having four rebounds and Katie Williams sank a free throw Coach Richard Nauu said the team staned the game like every other one with full-court pressure to keep the tempo of the game up. "W.K. Kellogg had a hard time with our press as well aa the fast-paced tempo of the game." be said. The seventh grade "Blue" team end Us sea­ son with a 37-14 victory over Ionia. Oct. 19. Jenclle Nichols had eight points, five re­ bounds and five steals In the contest to lead the team In scoring. Heidi Schmidt bad eight rebounds to go with her four points and three steal. Erica Barnum and Lacy Rnelkow had ala pants and Michelle Griggs had 11 steals to go with her five points and five rebounds. Three other girts also scored for Hastings. Nauu said the Blue team came a long way in development this season, citing the first win over Ionia was a 10-2 affair. The Blue team averaged 30 pants per game to iu opponents 13 and the Gold team averaged 46 to lu opponents 12 pants per game "It was a very enjoyable season alF around." the coach sa!.1. HHS frosh eagers lose to Harper Creek The Hastings freshman girls basketball team lost to Harper Creek 26-21. Tuesday. Ixading scorer for Hastings was Mylea deGoa with six points and Sarah Bellgraph and Tnsh McKeough had five points HHS JV harriers place in Haslett meet Three runners from the Hastings junior varsity cross country team placed m the top 12 at the Hasten junior varsity cross country meet, last week Paul Koutz finished second overall at 19:32. Rob Dixon finisahed 10th at 20:52 and foreign exchange student from Germany. Bertram Herzog finished Uth out of 39 runners in the meet Members of the Hastings seventh grade girts basketball team which went undefeated art 12-0 this season were: Angie Milter, Jessica Goto, Annie Mead. Lacy Plttekow. Stephanie Conrad, Christy Anderson, Jenale Nichols, Katie Aliening. Heidi Schmidt. Michelle Griggs. Leah Puntlord. Katie Loftus, Jessica Crowtoy, Dannie Eaton. Katie WUams. Virginia Jennings. Vai HefUbcwar. Erica Bamtrn, Susan Hubbard and JM Williams. Tha coach lor the team was Richard Nauta and the statisticians were Laura Hubert and Toni Myers. �The Hastings P-nner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 — Page 13 ( YMCA News and Scores; Muntay Youth SMtottal The YMCA will begin lu annual Saturday morning baOriball program for klda In grade two through eight. Nov 5. The program will run every Saturday for «U week!, except on Nov. 26 The coat tor the program 1a S3 per Saturday or a program pan can be bought for Sil Schoianhipe are available and pre-registraBon is not required Game times and location for the boys group are aa follow.: Second grade. 1:30 to 9:30 in al North­ eastern Third grade. 11 a.m io 12 p m at Northearrern Fourth grade. »:30 io':30a.m at HHS RM grade. 9:30 to 10:30 im ■ HHS Sixth grade. 9:30 to 10:30 am at HHS Seventh and eighth grade. 1:30 to 9:30 am at HHS for the girls, the second und third graders will meet from 9:45 to 10:45 a m. al Northeaarcm and the fourth through eighth graders will meet from 10:30 im to 12:30 p m at HHS AduM Indoor Soccer League Adults intere-xd in playing in this year's league should call the YMCA for an tnfonnatioa packet Team registrations and fees are due lo the YMCA office. 234 E Slate. Hagingi. by Nov 10. League play begins on Nov. 30. ^ff^you have any questions, please call Adult Basketbal League Adult. mferetad in playing tn this year'i league ihould call the YMCA for an informatma packet Team regiurauom and fees are due to the YMCA office. 234 E Stale. Hastings, by Nov. 4. League play begins the week of Nov. 21. There will be open gyms al the Hastings middle school west gym on the tollowing dates from 7 to 9 p.m.: Nov. 10, 15. 17 and 22. The cost per night is 52 per person and is payable al the door Wmter/Spring Women** Volleyball League A League w.i Bobs Gun u Tackle........................................ 15.3 Sound Exp.eu..................................................124 Leafwood Lumber.................................. 12-6 Wtnebrenner Construction............................ |O-g Hastings Burial Vault................... 3-15 '«......................................................................2-|6 B League Ink Spots........................................................... |g-6 Snider Satellites...............................................16-2 Garrison/Hanover House.. .................... 12-12 Crystal Flash..................................................12-12 Ray James Electric....................................... 11-13 Goodenough Goodies..................................... 8-13 E.W. Bliss.................................................. 7.17 Tide Office 6-15 Fitness winners announced L 14-14; Misfits 14-14: Load Hogs 14-14; Undecided 14-14; Fncnds 14-14; Alley Can I3H-I4M; Dynamnes 13-15; Hooser Crew 13-11; Rookies 13-11; Debords 12-12; BSers 11-17; Really Ronens 11-17; Aft A Wiggle 10-11; Beginner. 7-21. Women's High Ganem a Series: D Snyder .‘I I 576; S. VanDenburg 195-530; T. Huey 171-091; M Bowman 144-415:1 Ron 155-399; L. Fnend 143-395; S Howell 130-377; B Moody 201; D. VmCnpen 194; K. Sutfin 192; N Taylor 173; M Snyder 170; D Lambeth 161; M Briggs 164; S Cram 151; K. Keeler 157; D Snyder 151. Man's High Games * Series: D Friend 203-537; R. Fay 202-503: T. James 163-412; I. Davis 200472; M. Freeman 156-446; B. Bean 111439; D Barnes 204; D Vickers IM; J. Woody 161; B. Keeler 165; D. Gray 144; B. Howell 135; E Gales 129 Senter CMteem Woodmansee 21-7; Friend 204; Nash 194; Brodock 18-10; D Hall 17-11; Otis 17-11; Keeler 16-12; Brewer 14-14; ScNachler 14-14; Beckwith 14-14; M. Hall 14-14; Moucoelis 13-15; Kuempel I2H-15H; Lodeactor 1IH-I6H; Jesick 9-19; N. Hall 7-21; Kasmaky 5-23 Good SMMa tedtat — B. Johnson 205; N. MoecoidiB 121; D. Keller 127; L Johnson 160; S. Fenningkai 162; O Olis 112; B Hathaway 119; D. Brewer 166; B. Moore 160; B. Vrogindewey 152; J. Kasiraky 147; K. Colvin 165; D Keller 167; D Greenfield 172. Good gmam mam - H. Keefer 223; B. Mr-wre. 163: P. Oda 199; D. Hall 175; W. Brodock 182; D. Dean 220; J. Beckwith 151; J. Mercer 167; W Woodmansee 174. Tuesday Mixed MaaotVDavis Line 23-9; County Bumpkins 21-11; LU Demons 19-13; Consumers Concrete 11-14; Pin Seekers 11-14; Wood­ mansee Construction 14-11; Neil's Printing 14-11; Thornapple lake Trading Post 13-19; Gillons Coestructioo 13-19; Black Sheep 9-23. Mana High Gamm « Serin M. Cbristiaiaen 161; O. Hauae 203; R. Hause 199-546; B. Woodmanaoe 192 Womcna High Games A Series E. Johnson It?; D. Service 177430; C. Reed 116410. HALLOWEEN r COSTUME In Our Halloween Set I Dorothy’s 204; Carhoe Or. Esc. 204; Hear Oil 11-10; Hecker Ins 12-16; D. J. Electric 7H-2OH; Brama lad. 6K-2IH. ■tea fey AUrrasia Mtata PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the following la a summary of an Ordinance, being Ordinance No. 87. which waa adopted by the Township Board of Prairieville Township at Its mooting hold on October 12. 1994. Section 1. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP JUNK YARD AND JUNK VEHICLE ORDINANCE. 3. aa amended) so aa to make vtoteilon thereof a municipal civil Infraction punishable by a chrtl fine determined In accordance with the following schedule: MAXIMUM — 1st Offense within &yeer period* — 2nd Offense within ^year period" — 3rd Offense within 5-yoar period* I50.C0 $7500 SI 25.00 S2S0X0 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 $600.00 S15XX) S30.00 $<5.00 $100.00 S500.00 S600.00 S800.00 S500.00 Section III. ANTI-NOISE AND PUBLIC NUISANCE ORDINANCE. Amends the PrNrievllle Township Anti-Noise and Public Nuisance Ordinance (Ordinance No. 31. aa amended) ao aa to make vtoiatton thereof s municipal civil Infraction punishable by a civil fine nan 193; B. Rethem 111; J. M-n-rff 121; *. Cogswell 141; D. Ilrrnmi Jr. 1B6. 190521. R. Pay 167; D. Hmm 147; I. Hannan Ml. MAXIMUM N. Lambert 171; S. Larke 120; D. Snowden 142; S Landes 143; A. Perhnm 126; P. Cogswell 126; M. Hrmm 147 G. Herman 140. 131 W. STATE ST, HASTINGS PORTBATT SPECIAL Theta. A.M Sow fotea 22-10; Vany'i 20-12; Mae N Gales 19-13; Lehorms 19-13; Hummers 18-14; Bosley 16-16; Valley Really 15-17; Hi magi Bowl 15-17; Thornapple Trarbm Am 14-11; Outran. Marta 11-21; Le Hrevn 9-23; Algonquin Farm 10-22 Gaud Gamm and Scrim - S lambert 169472; P Hamilton 110436; IL Senter 121-361; P Goodbey 153446; C. Swieatamm 137-359; J Rice I694M; B. Norris 144423; D. Nelson 171439; S. Maar 106301; I. Piper 103-271; L. Jtamoe 149424; I. Rntauff 160430; K Moore 125-319; B. Sexton 130346; B. Matte 156415; L. Allen 135-374: A. Allen 171446; P Hater 176474; C. Smart 146440. M Addmon 176451; O Giilom 136-375; B Bodo94. G Seoby 141; B Bep 136. Wetoentay F.M Hair Care Center 21-7; Varney's Stables 14- 10; Mace's Ph. 17-11; SIH Machine 15- 13; Fncadly Horae Parties 14-14; Nmhville Chmrpraeac 14-14; Ea 1 Eye Bpecietiau 12-16; Mafias 11-17: Lifestyles 11- 17. Valley Realty 7-21. High Garnet and Scries — R. Xtewephwe 190-536; B Blakely IM-502; E. Vanaam 116491; L. Yoder I104M; E Meaecar 193-514. S Pennmgton 180473. I. Intern. 171461; P Casdeterry 166463; E llammnrarre 157442; S. Drake 163441; R Retchard 174451. R. Murphy 179413; C. Batop 146409: D. Burra 141-391; J. Leo 147-395; B. Norris 153415; D. Morn 145-377. S B-unmer 191430; B Joteaon 173; M. Bnmmer 163; V Slocum 149; D. Brewer 140; J Denser 143 NOTICE OF ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PRAIRIEVILLE. BARRY COUNTY. MICHIGAN AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: — 1st Offense within 5-yoar period* — 2nd Offense within S^oar period* L/nense witnin 5 year penoo — 4th or More Offense within 5 year period* PGH 17-11; Star 2 Be U 14-14; Wata Ba's 14-14; Who's Next 14-14; 44Ts 14-10; Betel. 13-15; Moat Toys 11-13; CAM 11-17. T. Beach IM; K OreeaMd 173; S. Rad- 157; S. SMidi 163; M. KiB 161; It Pitts 131; B. Morn 149; J Ogden 161; C Graham JS5; G. Corine 113; 1. Nash 151; R. Hill 149; B. Thomaaoa 155. S. Nevun 169. B. baveaport 160; L. Ferry 160; D. Larsen 151; M Snyder 164. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN Thia section further provides for the imposition of costs of not less than $8 nor more than $600. iiMiBMm j. nkmiuoi irv; d. Maker 111474, G. fotar 172404; P. Britan 116439; B. Deugteery 143; H. Coeaea 157. Moadar Mixer. T. M Lasses 18-10; Mictesob 18-10; Hartzier Tows 17-11; Deweys Auso Body 17-11; Three Pooiea Tack 15-13; Jo's Book kirpiag 14-14; Haadngs Bowl Sasers 13-15; Outward Appeamce 13-15; Garrtecta 13-15; Mr Bruce's 10-11; Utaqm Wmtaub Duo 10- 11; Rowdie Giris 10-11. Gaud Gamm aad Scrim — D Hughes H6-51I. J Mercer 165465; M Wieisnd 172473. N. McDonald 165465 i Good Gamm - L. Toner 152; B Johnson Wlnnera of Bw Marine Corpe Youth Phyalcal Fltoeea tori nt Htehngx High School wme (Brat row fnm tori): Both SorwnRh (14-yeof-okl). Emly Mead (15-year-okf), Lori MaMto (16-ywar-ofo) and Amanda Hancock (17 yean and oidoC. Second row: Mok WUeon (1 A-yaeraoid), Devon Endree (15-yeere-oid), Tim Bird (16-yeer»-old) end Jooon Deel (17 yeere end older). The oi0« flnlahed with the Nghoat ocore efter compering In the 300-yerd ahutlo rui. the utandng broad Jump, dt upe. push ups andptSupe. — 1st Offense within 5-year period* $35.00 — 2nd Offoneo within 5-yoar period* $75.00 LnTwnse wiinin b year pence S1004X) — 4th or More Offense within 5 year period* ______ $200.00 Determined on the basis of the data of commission of tha offonaefs) 1600.00 1800JDO 9BOOJOO _______ S800.00 This section further provides for the imposition of coats of not less than $8 nor more Section IV. TRASH AND LEAF BURNING ORDINANCE. Amends the Prairiovillo Township Trash and Leaf Burning Ordinance (Ordinance No. 60) In the manner described above in Section III. AnHiDon vonrs: Bob Edwards on Education: “Our children and grandchildren’s education is in jeopardy. ” In March the peopia of Michigan voted tor Proposal A. a 50% increase in tax U*) Incraaae In saiee tax r with limited property taxes would fond our public echools. They are trying not to keep their pron _ by allowing yours and my pubic tax money to bo epent on "private charter achoois" Instead of keeping It for our local public schools ff thio io to continue there will not bo enough money to operate our local schools Possi­ ble conoofidetior and rogionafizing certain school districts could happen. Bob has served tor over ten years aa a local supervisor assessor in Barry County. He works daily with the property tax and funding tor our schools. He knows the reef problom 11 Section V. CEMETERY ORDINANCE. Amende the PrairiovfMe Township Cemetery Or­ dinance (Ordinance No. 52, ae amended) In the manner described above In Section III. Boctton VI. PARKS AND RECREATION ORDINANCE. Amende the Prtf riovllle Township Parks and Recreation Ordinance (Ordinance No. 44) so as to make vtoiatton thereof a following schedule. MINIMUM FINE — 1st Offense within 5 year period* $25.00 — ztkj unwise wiintn year penoc $60.00 $100.00 — 3rd Offense within 5-yeer period* $200.00 — 4th or More Offense within 5 year period* Determined on the basis of the date of commission of the offonse(s). MAXIMUM FINE $500 00 $500.00 $600.00 $500.00 This section further provides for the imposition of coets of not lees than $8 nor more thw $600. Section VII. CENTER STREET LAKE ACCESS ORDINANCE. Amends the Prairieville Township Center Street Lake Access Ordinance (Ordinance No. 67. aa amended) In the manner described above in Section VI. Section VIII DANGEROUS BUILDINGS ORDINANCE. Amends the Prairieville Township Dangerous Buildings Ordinance (Ordinance No. 65) so aa to make violation thereof a municipal civil infraction punishable by a civil fine determined In accordance with the foliowing schedLKe. MAXIMUM FINE FINE $50.00 $500.00 — 1st Offense within 5-year period* $500.00 $75.00 — 2nd Offense within 5-yoar period* $100.00 $500.00 — 3rd Offense within 5-year period* $500.00 — 4th or More Offense within 5-yoar period* $200.00 Determined on the basis of the data of commission of the offoneefs). This section further provides for the imposition of coats of nol less than $8 no>* more than $500. Township Ordinance Enforcement Officer Ordinance (Ordinance No. 70) to authorize duly appointed Ordinance Enforcement Officers to issue and serve municlpel civil Infraction citations and municipal ordinance violation notices. Section X. SEVERABILITY. The provisions of this Ordinance aro severable spent on our local schools. Not given to some "private concern" whoso real motive may be to make a “profit” not to ••educate"' our chiidro.. Section XI. REPEAL OF CONFLICTING ORDINANCES. Ail Ordinances and parts of Or­ dinances In conflict herewith aro hereby rapoalod. Any proceedings ponding, including ELECT A *LEADEB* WHO DOES NOT WANT TO JEOPARDIZE QUALITY EDUCATION FOR OUR CHILDREN AT THE LOCAL LEVEL shall not be affected by thia Ordinance and may be continued pursuant to said previous Ordinance provisions -LETS NOT GAMBLE WITH OUH CHILDREN” PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the full text of the Ordinance haa been posted In the Offica of the Prairieville Township Clerk at the address set forth below and that copies ■'eoStBB Treasurer Rchart Thonwa STATE REPWESENTATIVE •7tii MSTWICT OCMOCWAT Section XII. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect January 1. 1995. ClerK during regular business hours of regular working days following the date of this publication Normaiean Campbell. Clerk Prairieville Township 10115 8. Norris Road Delton. Ml <9046 (616)623-2664 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. October 27, 1994 PANEL...continued from page 6 Task force meeting discusses host agreement by Jeaa Gallup Sutf Writer A public input meeting held by a task force appointed by the Barry County Commissioner* waa lightly attended Tuesday evening, but it provoked a lot of discusskin The task fircc was appointed to negotiate a 'host agreement" with Hastings Sanitary Service, which is owned by City Management of Detroit. The host agreement should not to be confu rd with an amendment of the county's solid waste plan, which has been requested by City Management, and is the subject of concern to the residents of Barry County. A host agreement is simply a legal contract between the two entities, while an amendment is a much more complicated procedure to allow a change in the rules governing management of solid waste in the county. The meeting was designed to take opinions and advice from the public on what issues they think are critical to a smooth relationship between the residents of the county. On the task force are Barry County Coordinator Judy Peterson. Environmental Director of the Barry Eaton District Health Department James Schn^ckenberg; and Commissioners Sandy James. Robert Wenger and Ixw Newman Some of the things that the task force said they will talk io representatives of the landfill about in negotiations are fee* the county will receive from the landfill operation, auditing, inspection and monitoring, visual barriers, larger setbacks, height, post closure use. prohibition of inter-state waste, hazardous household waste collections, hours and days of operation. Donnell from the firm of Mika. Meyer*. Beckett and Jones, said a host agreement is needed to protea the county's interest*. If state or federal legislation is passed affecting solid waste management, it could easily void other laws, such as a county plan. However. Donnell said, it would be nuch more difficult for a law to affect an agreement between two entities, which is what a host agreement is. Donnell said. Give and take between the panel and the audience brought up matters such as how much to charge per ton of waste as a royalty, and the method of collection of that money. The time span the host agreement would cover was also discussed Any agreement that the task force reaches with City Management will go the Barry County Board of Commissioners for recycling programs and education and odors and trash littered along the roadway leading to the landfill. The public wu encouraged by Peterson to put ideas on the issue in written form and get them to her. either by writing lo her at the Courthouse or dropping them off at her office She told the audience that copies of each suggestion would be given to the member* of the task force. During comment, many suggestions and advice was given to the panel about what procedures to follow. Several suggested to the task force that they recommend the commissioners vote to deny approval of a pending amendment to the Barty County Solid Waste Plan. In ail. there are now four amendments to the state mandated plan under consideration by the Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee, but the one drawing the ire of county residents is one from City Management asking to be allowed to import trash from 12 surrounding counties into the local landfill. The other three, from Pitsch Companies. BFI and Waste Management are all asking that companies be allowed to take solid waste out the county Confusion arises, they said, because the amendment is a separate issue and it should be resolved before another issue is brought up. Some people also get it confused with the effort to reach a host agreement Wenger, who chaired the meeting, said one of the reasons for not voting on the amendment is when the solid waste committee recommender approval of the amendment to the commissioner*, they also asked them at the same time to negotiate a host agreement with City Management. The attorney advising the group. Douglas approval. Commissioner Orvin Moore, who was in the audience, reassured the people that any recommendation from the task force to the full County Board would be made public and would be subject to discussion. “Most (commissioners) would agree that something will come out of this. If it's agreeable or not. there will be opportunity for the public to review that before the commission does anything Maybe more than one (meeting) would be needed....it * too important.... I wouldn't want to vote on a host agreement without input from the enmmunify " BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT ANNUAL STATISTICAL AND FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,1994 SECRETARY’S STATEMENT The Barry Intermediate School Dietrict Mrrea students in the Delton Kellogg and Hastings School Districts. Michigan’s Intermediate School Districts (ISO*) are responsible for Hearing life-long learning programs and services. ISDs interact and cooperate with other ISDs. the Michigan Department of Education, local programs and services are delivered effectively and efficiently. Barry County Probate/Juvenilc Court; and Sheriff David Wood of lhe Barry County Sheriff* Department During discussion with the panel, Nida was asked what he saw as trends among young people The results of lhe survey did not bold any surprises for him. he said. Nida said that in his job be deals with "at risk" young people and those who are not "at risk." He said there was not that much difference between the two groups, except that the ones "making it" have a support system. However, he said. "There is much more violence, against parents, kids, and younger kids.” Nida sees "a big push" from state officials to keep "at risk" kids in the community. "If we re going to fix them; this is where we re going to do it." he said. When asked the areas the parents and schools should be working toward to help their teens, Zwart identified caring about other's feelings as a top asset. According to lhe survey, young people seem to be low in that area, he said. "Empathy for ocher* is critical to relation­ ships," be said, which is in contrast to an at­ titude of "only the strong survive.” ‘Also, they are significantly lower in church activities and schools, that seems pretty key." he added Patricia Murphy-Aiderman. assistant prin­ cipal of Hastings High School and moderator of the event, said the survey is being used as a base lux: average for the high school * School Improvement team. All of the stiff I* involved in the school improvement effort, and are now coming up with measuring tool*, such as Michigan Education Assessment Program (MEAP) tests, because "everything hu to be measurable." Now in its second year of a five-year pro­ gram, the team is working on gaining participation from students and representatives from community groups such as parents, businesses and churches, Alderman said. Dr. Ebaugh said she wu surprised that more girts are beginning smoker* than boy*. She noted she has seen "a dramatic increase" in precancerous pap smears in young women. Also, she said that lung cancer is now the number one cancer in r-omen, and (young people's) smoking "definitely worries me.* Shumway said the survey "puts number* to what we suspected." about high alcohol use and flirting with other drug use. What frightens him. he said, is the re­ bound of marijuana use by young people af­ ter a decade of declining numbers. "Is it an uptick? We don't know." be said. Wood told the panel and the audience that alcohol, tobacco and marijuana were all a problem Barry County is one of the highest coun­ ties in the state in production of marijuana, he said, and "if people depend on us to stop lhe flow, it will fail." He emphasized that education and family influence were the most important factors in avoiding drug abuse, and peer pressure was the biggest reason kids do drug* Peer pressure was defined by students ort the panel as when someone asks them to do something they wouldn't normally do but do anyway to be accepted as part of the group, or to "fit in." A Hastings senior in the audience said it was his observation that there are fewer drinking parties than in previous year*, but the kids were not afraid of the police break­ ing up such parties because nothing happen^ to them. That will shortly change, said Wood and Nida. Nida told of a law going into effect to­ day (Nov. 1) called "zero tolerance," in which licenses of minor* will be taken away for a mandatory 30 days if the driver has even and bottle of beer and drives, and for one year fof a second such offense. Wood said that new law* now allow tha police to hold responsible the property own­ er* where alcohol parties take place. Renae Feidpausch, program chairman, re­ minded the audience that the goal of the Hastings Area Parent Network is to provide support for parents as they raise their adoles­ cents "We need to know what teen need* are..... We re not here to tell you how to raise your kids, we're trying to keep our children healthy and safe..... We need to be open and honest with the kids and the parents...pull together and work together." In closing Hastings Area Parent Network President Sally Sorenson said the evening had brought together a good cross section of experts on the panel to talk and discuss coocerns of parents. Band concerts set for Sunday „ A band concert will be performed at the Hastings High School gym on Sunday. Oct * 29 at 3 p.m. The Hastings Middle School bands? comprised of seventh and eighth graded students, will present a brief concert followed* by the High School marching band's stand up" performance of all the music from thir marching season •• The concert is free and the public is* cordially invited. ship, programs, and services which complement and enhance the efforts of constituent school districts in to all students. i is nffbflrffpfe 32nd year of way* to serve the educational needs of the community. well. The ISO is very proud of the community, of the services, and personnel that deliver to the student*. We believe that our programs and our cooperation with the Delton Kellogg Area schools make a difference for children. October 10. 1994 Lommon Counci' met In regutar session In the Cly HaN. Council Chambers. Hasting*. Michigan rn Monday. October 10. 1994 ot 7:90 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding I. bliwl ot roll coil wore members: Bloom. Brower. Campbell. Gray, Havdiim. Ketchum. May. Hastings Below are the audited figure* for the 1993-94 school year. The complete audit is available at the Barry Intermediate School District office. 535 W. Woodlawn Ave.. Hastings, for review. Thoma* S. Mohler. Secretary Board of Education GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1994 REVENUES TOTAL REVENUES A OTHER SOURCES EXPENDITURES TOTAL EXPENDITURES 95 545 146,317 176,636 If93 72.896 95.291 270,244 418 498 <38.431 <5,360 162.755 7.821 5,947 170.007 0 38.056 127.803 12.577 10.925 262.934 1.348 1994 391.870 453.643 (16.900) (22.243) SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE & EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1994 REVENUES 1993 554.292 451.149 291.106 20476 TOTAL REVENUES k OTHER SOURCES 1,316.823 228.164 7*4.016 35.649 8.299 122.609 0 0 Supporting Services TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1.178413 16.900 TOTAL EXPENDITURES A OTHER FINANCING USES 374. WO 431.400 43.528 7.031 GENERAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BAL a MCE YEAR ENDED JUNE JO, 1994 FUND BALANCE JULY I. 1993 TOTAL EXFENDfTUBES & OTHER FINANCING USES 1.195.713 352.347 1.116.225 I 197480 1 715.531 49 822 0 126,104 0 2.696 1.091.733 I 1.010 1 1,092.743 I H. 9/30/94 revenue and budget status reports. I. Letter from Mr. John Pestle (9/30/94) ro: CATV 121.110 SPECIAL EDUCATION STATEMENT OF FUND BALANCE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30. 1994 FUND BALANCE JULY 1. 1993 115.201 FUND BALANCE JUNE 30. 1994 236411 38.530 121.110 43.528 FUND BALANCE JUNE 30. 1994 >2.058 SPECIAL EDUCATION FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30, 1994 GENET AL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30. 1994 ASSETS Accounts receivable TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES & FUND EQUITY Accounts Payable Salaries Payable 41.124 72.347 174 24.846 131.707 138.491 1993 197.781 0 8.561 149.206 46.232 43.259 421.336 209.112 1 81.083 76.906 27.036 0 80.465 80.031 10.191 3.224 185.025 236.311 173.911 FUND EQb.TY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE 421436 299.112 259.104 Accounts receivable Delinquent tax receivable TOTAL ASSETS LIABILITIES AND FUND EQUITY 22.023 1.757 8.561 679 0 TOTAL LIABILITIES 10.048 21.994 46.232 14.500 7.027 Saints Payable Deferred Revenue TOTAL LIABILITIES 115,201 99 961 FUND EQUITY TOTAL LIABILITIES AND TJND BALANCE 0 ASSETS 1993 70.825 31,483 445 38.530 131.707 1 1 1 1 1 I 3. Moved by Brower. *upported by Hawkins tha* the Butidtag Mepsctort report presented by Mike Weyorman from FC lor the quarter ending September 1994 bo received and placed on Hie. Yeas: AN. Ab lent: None. Carried. 4. Moved by May. tup ported by Hawkins that the minutes of flptember 36. 1994 bo approved ae read and signed by the Mayor and Oty Clerk. Yeas: AN. Abeent: None. Carried S. bwelcoe: Cannon engineering a Equip Co..................... 431.400 Haviland........................ -............................. »^70 Renner feed...................... TRB94 Wolverine feeing................................................. 10478 Stogol. Geo8Fbher............................... 1496 Spring City Electrical............................................. 4,890 Kot nA erg Verhoge tac...—......... —---17,880 Moved by Moy. supported byCampbell that the above invoices bo approved ae road. Yeas: White. Jaeporso. May. Ketchum. Hawkins. Gray. Comp­ boil. Brower and Bloom. Absent: Nano. Abstained: Ketchum on Haviland Invoice only. Carried. 6. Moved by Jaeperse. supported by May that the following consent Items bo roceivod and Hied: A. Minutes of 9/11/94 C/Co Airport Commission B. Minutes of 9/19/94 Nestings Pubfrc Library Board C. Minutes of 9/28/94 Downtown Devwlopmont Authority 0. Minutes ol 10/3/94 Hanning Commission E. Letter doted 9/29/94 from James B. Rook ro: Historic District F. Thank you note from Paul Siegel lor memorial contribution to Library for hie wife. G. Recognise State Tax Commission refund to Krasy Kow 808-51 -529 775-00 (STCF1 $4-94-0414) 94 J. October 3. 1994 Fax Alert re: Stormwater per­ mitting Moratorium ' for cities K. Communication of 9/30/94 from MOOT ro: Woodtown protect L. Announce Mayor Exchange with Dowagiac for 1995. Yeas AN. Absent. None. Carried 7. Moved by White supported by Brower that the 9/30/94 Revenue and Budget Status reported bo rocotvod. Yoae: Ail. Absent: None Carried. 8. Moved by White, eupportod by Moy that Jeff Manefiold bo appointed Deputy City Manager ef­ fective immediately os recommended by the Finance and Personnel Committee. Yoae. AM. Ab­ sent: None. Carried. 9. Reports on the MML Convention in Dearborn wore given by those attending. The league and municipalities proposed prohibiting State ond Federal mandates unless funding is available. State Revenue Shoring will remain ot W'l present level. Muniopolities fool H should be at a level that matches or exceeds the rote of growth with full funding Workshops wore attended on Gooi set­ ting for Council. Partimontary Procedures GiS systems. Women in Municipal Government. Work­ ing wMh the medio, after math of Proposal A 8 rtFA funding Open Meetings. Atonicipci Infroclions and reinventing governm<ni in Michigan 10. movea oy jaspmse. wy Ordinance P278 be adopted permitting Adult Business subfoct to Ordinance R777. Yoos: All. Ab­ sent No.w Carried. 11. Me ed by Josperw supported by Moy that Ordinance <779 be adopted, amending Chapter 3. Art. KJ1. div 1. Sec 3.159. Art XVI ond Chopr. r 3. Art XVII. Div 2. Sec 3.247 relating to 2 family dwelling. Clarificotion oi language Yeas: Bloom Campbell Gray Howktew Moy Jospo^e White Noys: Brower. Ketchum. Absent: None. Carried , 12. Moved by Campbell, supported by Blsanfr. that Ordinance <779 bo referred to the Ptanntog Commission to review the language of SacNqp 3.199 (c) no garage between dwelling unit*. Yea*: AN. Absent: None. Carried. IX Proctomatton making October 15. 1994 a* Barry County Women'* festival Day in Hasting*. 14. Director of Public Services. Jeff Mansfield reported tha* In addition to roguiar mctotonanco schedule Qty crow* have ccmphfd IS" tanitery relief sewer on State St. between Hanover and Bofrwaod. started an 8" water main to replace ex­ isting 4~ one an Grant at. and hove completed one block Of four scheduled, finished deoning Storm sewer ccich basin* In 3rd. 4th and working on 2nd word, removed debris from benoatf: the trestle bridge South of Hastings Manufacturing, prepared sprinkler In downtown and parking lots for wfrrtcf. Future work Include! W. Grand St water main pro­ ject. Hush hydrants October II. and 12th. prspare park* for winter and begin fall leaf pickup Moreover 1 15. Qty Manager. Howard Penrod reported <hA only one bid had been received on lhe house 4R 1013 W. Green at FHh Hatchery Park froth McKeough Brother* inc. Their bid woe 83,405 for fr 30 year roof and SLOW to remove old eno for b totol of S5.2B5 The cost for the aty to do the work would be 82493 for material and labor of 82.016 totaling S4410. Ho stated that H I* cheaper for thb city to do It but there tart time due to water mob* and sower projects for PUD. leaf pickup and thor^ is no guarantee on roof as with a profostlonM roofer. Ho fell strongly that the home should bo repaired and kop* “P •• *• home Is woN con­ structed and recommended that the council con- (<101-360-976). Yeas: White. Jasporse. May. Koi- Absent: None. Carried. 16. City Manager reminded council of workshop mooting on Monday 10/17/94; field trip to Col­ dwater and KCC facility ot Fort Custer 10/13 at Bp m. and hydrant flushing on Tuesday and Wednes­ day October 11 ond 12. c 17. Oty Attorney Fisher reported that ho had prepared a resolution and loon agreement lor the DDA. phase it project. Ho stated that the Chy will bo able to capture the school portion of mitogo for this project. The Oty mil advance 8700.000 pay loan agreement. The balance still owed on PhoseJ is $190,000 ond Phase a will bo $700,000. Thb indudos MX. Smith design foes. Manager Ponrq^ stated that there aro some stairwoNo in downtown that the Oty is re spans ibis for that may need some additional work if adding now lights could cauep structural probioms and may ove to be addreeead in Phase Ul. H $700,000 bn't enough to covqy stairwells, they would be added to Phase Bl. Couo. diporson Ketchum asked to go on record of not supporting the loan, as h b too much money tp loan as approximately $900,000 b Equipment Fund Money The contingency b a rainy day fund. White stated that the DOA b paying 7% interest on thg toon and the City can t get that any where. Grqy stated that the Chy b looting the money to ourselves and we can capture the school porttap until the project is paid off. Filfior stated that the loan would be paid oH in two ond a hoH yean and no later than 12/31/97 at 7% interest. AAoved by Moy. supported by Brower that the resolution authorising the Downtown Develop­ ment Authority loan at $700,000 at 7% interest tp be paid boca by 12/31/97 be adopted. Yeo* Bloom. Brower. Compboll. Gray. Hawkins. Atagi Jasporse. Whho Nays Ketchum. Carried. 18. Public comment from Lindo Watson stated that the DOA is not hurting the rrfioob ond thif money is replaced by the state. >« 19. Moved by Campbell, supported by May to at* joum ot 8:40 p.m. Read and approved Atary Lou Gray. Atoyor K Sharon Vickery. City Clerk �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 — Page 15 Pumpkin World has storyteller Saturday before closing for season Pumpkin World al S A S Farm market on M-37. just south of Middleville, will wrap up this fall's senes of programs Saturday after­ noon with storyteller Jennifer ivtnskas. She will weave tales for children al 2. 3 and 4 p.m. The annual Pumpkin World display, which opened (kt I, includes pumpkins and gourds centering on the theme of "Something Old, Something New and Hands-on Too." Also on display ts an work from area 4-H and ocher young artists Kids will have a chance for hands-on fun with rubbings, measuring, going through a comshuck maze and getting their pictures taken with their faces filling holes in a Hallo­ ween mural. Parents are encouraged to bring cameras. Maureen Robinson. Jan Bender and Linda Postema came up with, designed and make all three displays in the exhibit. Tours can be taken from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m weekdays and Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday. ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★AAA*AAAA*A"AA’A FOR THE RECORD: This trio of happy pumpkins is joined by the VanKuiken brothers, 11 -month-oW Jacob and 2 1/2-year-old Seth. It looks like 4-year-okj Sam Pagano to almost five pumpkins My opponent to the ONLY present Commissioner that to on RECORD and In FAVOR of the proposed amendment from City Management to expand the landfill, by allowing them to purchase trash from 12 surrounding counties to be disposed of here in Barry County!! With that thinking process, WHY do we have HIM represent us in the following capacities??? tall. Mom measures him in inches as well. A. member of SOLID WASTE PLANNING COMMITTEE B. member of SOLID WASTE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE C. CHAIR of COUNTY DEVELOPMENT (County Development recommends all individuals who compose SOLID WASTE PLANNING and OVERSIGHT COMMITTEES) D. CHAIR of the HOST AGREEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE THE CHOICE « YOUM...DO YOU WANT SARPY COUNTY AS A REGIONAL DUMP? VOTE TO AU NTRKSTK) rMSOHS Vow InMraM m Tke 4ocedent whoM lout known addrout w<at 90 Metter Rood. HotHngt. NUcbigon 4V0M Jwd F/14/94 JOHN J. LOFTUS This Halloween mural wth holes for people's faces offers a perfect picture taking opportunity. Scott Cotoman (left), his mom. Maggie, and Brian McKeown (right) try out the display for YOUR COMMISSIONER Paid for by lhe Committee to Elect John J. Loftus. 4104 Johnson Road Middleville. MI 49333 hereafter otrignod ond dfttrRtoksJ to lhe portent ■MtedtoM. MCHAfi. J TUMMUNO JR. uhmmo and Twnnwno F.C. (P714IR) II last Mom Street auuoR mm»i MJRV7 9R3I (10 77) aaaaaa The HASTINGS BANNER • Cal 945-9554 --I. ............................I.—.... . ............................................ ,1b.,,, a w. , LEW NEWMAN for County Commissioner Oi.r'iqnyiUe — '• i-itC'e Spima- Tv.p taphen L. Hkina (F-34M0) 10 Rnwrironf Hom tantding ■rend Ropedt Ml 4F903 M)4»77« Attention Small Business: (1077) You may have received a letter, lust as I did, from N.F.I.B. asking us to support Terry THE OTY OF HASTINGS ORDAMS that Section 277 of Aritdo XV1S of Cheptor 3 of the Hattinat Sty Cade bo amended ne ioMowt W “■"'a-v'—uai,,,' m a —‘ 1 (1) The appkeon* hat ftrtt attorned approval ram too Michigan Deportment <rf Natural —aureii in accordance wtto the provtriom of -A- 147 of 1RR4. at amended “ •«»» <• I nave been a member ol N F.I B. lor years „ a ,mall businessman. I find their request for ms endorsement strictly partisan motivated. I was not given tha opportunity to respond to the pro-small business Issues. Let me tell you what has happened to small and large businesses In Michigan. When Proposal A was passed, reducing the property tax and increasing ths 2" sales tax, the Legislature passed legisletion which gave to agriculture end agri­ business a cut In property tax to 6 mHls Terry Geiger has an agri-business. You and I have io pay 24 mills on our business. Is that "EQUITABLE AND FAIR"? I THINK NOT! II Tarry Geiger does not want to eliminate the smell business tax! Bob Edwards wants to eliminate the small business tax. A tax all legislators recognize for years as being unfair lo business Bob Edwards feels that If the legislature can give a tax break to agribusiness, then they can give a tax break to ALL businesses. He feels, yours and his business sre just as Important to Michigan's economy (4) UHlMai reade oft street periling rodroodt kweturet and toutidingt far pubhc or recreational tet may bo permitted when dot *gned to at not to ktoom the pottibtoty of Hood or bo otherwtto to the public health safety and eftore Bob feels that NF.IB., a special interest group, and Terry Geiger are more Interested In “playing politics as usual" In Lansing, than fighting lor tax breaks for small businesses in Michigan Bob Edwards, a small businessman (owner and operator ot two restaurants) has just as much to gain or lose as your business. Bob knows what Is happening, and will tell It like It Is. the truth! AS YOUR LEGISLATOR, BOB EDWARDS WILL GO TO LANSING TO HELP ALL BUSINESSES IN THE t7th DIST. and MICHIGAN. A REAL BUSINESSMAN WHO REALLY CARES!! ELECT ■V o BBOta 0 I. Sharon Vickery City Clerk do hereby cert fy ■* too above a a true copy of an Ortknonco taptad by lhe Mattwrgt Crfy Council on Octob ■ r I. IW4. pron Vickery CWy Clerk (10/77) THE CHOICE IS YOURS!! FOU STATE REPRESENTATIVE t7th district Treasurer Ricfiarfl Thomas I REPORT OF CONDITION NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Consolidating domestic subsidiaries of the National Bank of Hastings In the state of Michigan, at the close of business on September 30, 1994, published In response to call made by Comptroller of the Currency, under title 12, United States Code, Section 161. Charter Number 13857 Comptroller of the Currency Seventh District. STATEMENT OF RESOURCES A LIABILITIES: ASSETS THOUSANDS or DOLLARS C—h and batancM duo from dopocttcxy Institut tone Nonintoroet-OMrina botancoo and cucroncy and coin..... Interett-bMring bounces............................... „............................ MokMo-mMurity aocurttios.-----------------------------------------------------Avtotabto-fof-otaa Mcurtttoe________________________________ Federal funda aoid—.............................................................................. Securities purchased under aoroomonts to fRRRil.— Loans and lease financing receivables: Loans and leases, net of unearned income..~..„. LESS: Allowance tor loon and laaee loaaoa LESS: Allocated transfer risk rooervo I nene and teases, not of unearned Income, ottowanca, and reserve____________________________________________ Assets held in trading accounts Premises and fixed assets (Including capitaHzed leases).— Other feel oetato owned Hitangtoio assets_________________________________________ Othsrseests Total saoats UAMUTWB DEPOSITS; In domestic offices40,642 Noninterest-bearing———— 7,576 inti reel bearing------------------------------------------------------------------33^66 Federal funds purchased Securities sold under agreements to repurchase. Demand notoe issued to the US. Troaoury Other borrowed money: With original maturity of one year or loos With originai maturity of more than ona year ~ Mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capftaHad leeaea Bank's liability on acceptances executed and outstanding Subordinated notes and debentures................................................. Other liabilities 374 Total MabiNtiss41,216 Umlted-iife preferred stock and related surplus. EQUITY CARTAL Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus-------------------------Common stock Undivided profits snd capital reserves-------------------------------------Not unrealized holding gains (tosses) on avaiiabie-for-sMe securities Total equity capital------------------------------------------------------------------Total liabilities, limited-life preferred stock, equity capital,... We, the undersigned directors, attest to the correctness of this statement of resources and liabilities. Wo declare that it has been examined by us, and to the beet of our knowledge end belief has boon prepared in conformance with the instructions and is true and correct Larry J. Komstadt DeridC Wren Jack Echtinaw None None None None None None None None None None 550 3,764 14 4,878 46,064 i, rranceo m. uonnaon Vice ProsldenVCashior of the abovooamod bank do hereby declare that this Report of Condition is true and correct to the beet of my knowledge and belief. �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, October 27, 1994 Hastings man stands mute to sexual assault charges A 25-year-old Hastings man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Thornapple Township in July and being a habitual offender stood mute to those charges Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Not guilty pleas were entered on Anthony J. Coulter's behalf He ts charged with one count of seconddegree criminal sexual assault, which is punishable by up io five yean in prison He also faces a charge that he is a habitual offender, third offense, which can tlxible the penalty on lhe other charge. A Nov 10 pre-trial was scheduled At other recent court busvteis: • A 45-year-old Lake Odessa woman who tned to steal video tapes from the Movie Oitpost in June was sentenced lo a year in jail and five years of probation. Deborah C. J. Verter also was ordered lo pay S2.500 tn fines and costs. COURT NEWS: She pleaded guilty in September to one count of first-degree retail fraud and a charge she is a habitual offender, fourth offense. She pleaded guilty to the charges as part ot a plea agreement with the Tarry County Prosecutor s Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend to lhe court that Verser receive a sentence of no more than one year In jail. Verser told the court during her plea that she went to the store, paid for one video tape and put two others into her purse. • An Oct. 31 trial was scheduled for a 35- Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 /•<r> CASH FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. Call Advance Finding Services 616-795-4450 HOMEOWNERS* FAST! GARAGE SALE OCTOBER 29TH, 419 E. Blair. Hastings. / "f CASH credit? easy - Call GARAGE SALE 9994 Shaw Lake Road. MiddteviDe. Octob- DRAWEES. 945-9224 or caa be saca at 2222 DRY OAK FIREWOOD $30. prices. AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC M-43 Delton. (616)6234900. 7214733. CLEANING OFFICE BUILDINGS. Part lime even I uioinoim HB4 MONTE CARLO SS 130. $3,IOC 060 945-4110 •Iter 3:30pm. ( THAT MAN INVITED INTO AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC is CHERT or FOUR PUPPIES ooe male, three cmales, S100. obo. Toy Poodles, 9484880. ‘Himmift} \ otti t •< SPAIN AND FRANCE tour with side trip to Lourdes. June 1995. Leaving from Detroit Call the Siem's at 616-795-3713 for details and application. HALLOWEEN TRICK OR TREAT with the residence of Tendercare for those in fourth grade or younger. October 31st, 4:00 5:30pm bring your own bag. Candy donated in part by K­ Mart / aun SON DOESN’T WANT ANY 4 KITTENS free lo food home. 795-7400. DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 padded rs3«. $80. Call 948-2081 etwn bra—, B45-M13. , CARD OF THANKS FULL TIME MECHANIC With experience. Apply at Goldsworthy's. 1912 Bedford BUYING- OLD POST­ CARDS, adv. cardx, pocket walcbex, alio watch chaini. jewelty. Phone 616-9414094. Halting. 1Z.-/',/< HELP WANTED adult foster cxllx and donation! B the Untied Melhodtat CtaU BniMiog , FOR SALE: Very well krpted ■obite home in a park, only miles from Hastings. For more information call 517452-1623. HELP WANTED adult foster Your thoughtfulness will 6pm 944-9433 NEED EXTRA MONEY FOR CHRISTMAS local factory profit sharing, benefits, flexible CARD OF THANKS The Family of Brian Pennock 9444456 SERV1CE MERCHANDIS­ ER PART TIME LAL JIROCH, i leading wholesale time Service Manager for the Mast have a woriung knowledge of confection products and Mr. md Mrs. Charles (Loraine) CARD OF THANKS and for the gifts. resume IK L A UJIROCH. Human Resources. 5075 Clay Avenue SW, Grand Rapids. Ml WANTED PERSONS TO WORK WITH MENTALLY vidaals mow Lake Odessa AIS Home. Call 616-374-0120 TIRED OF RENTING? BUY A HOME NOW! Thousand* of repost-ss*d ond bonk homes ond properties available with little or no money down. To receive current list call toll free! • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Oct 25.1994 are available in the County Clerk’s office at 220 West State St . Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 am. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday COMMERCIAL OFFICE SPACE 505 W. Apple, approx 580 aq ft. 792-6357._________ LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY.all occasions. The NotoGan Lake. 672-5229 or 191-1990. WfM < Ilit fit ott\ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thrwrafirr BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4456. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates. FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS' COMP. OUR HOUSE ADULT FOSTER CARE has one private room a sailable for a lady. Call after 6pm 946-9433. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Joe Mix Plano Seryice. Steven Jewel!, registered tuner, technician assistant. Call 945^9888 SPRAY PAINTING aluminum siding, roofs, bams, etc. Randaoc Westerly. 945-2545 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 9414508 or 945-9448 and leave message. TREE TRIMMING. OR REMOVAL brush chipping Reasonable rates. Free esti­ mates. Insured. Rand son Hester ly. 945-2545._______________ TREE TRIMING AND REMOVAL stump grinding, free estimates, fully insured, we leave- your yard cican B & B Tree Service 795-7575. year-old Wayland nun accused of drunk driving in March. Robert J. Rybiski is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both He also faces a count of driving with a suspended license, second offense, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a S1 .(XX) fine, or both. Rybiski stood mute to charges in May and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • A 23-year-old Hastings woman stood mute to a charge she embezzled more than $100 worth of services, auto parts, and cash while working at Spencer’s Towing and Recovery from last August to April. A imx guilty plea w as entered on behal f of Julie A. Gulch. She is charged with one count of embezzlement of more than $100, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison or a $5,000 fine A Nov. 3 pre-trial was scheduled • A 25-year-old Hastings man stood mute to charges he wu drunk driving and possessed marijuana in August and is a habitual offender. Not guilty pleas were entered on Stephen M Letock's behalf Lesick is ctinged with ooe count of possessing marijuana, second offense, which is punishable by up to two yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He also faces a charge of driving while under lhe influence of liquor, first offense, which is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum of 90 days in jail or a SI00 lo $500 fine or 45 days community service, or any combination of those. He could also have his license suspended for six months to two years. Lesick is also charged with being *a habitual offender, third offense. A Nov 10 pre-trial was scheduled. Woman, baby hurt in auto crash A 23-year-oid Hastings woman and an 8-month-oW baby ware hurt in a car­ pickup truck crash last Thursday at the intersection of State Road and North Broadway. Hastings City Police said. Officers said Deanna S. Wagner, of 113 W. Benson, was driving south on Broadway at about 4 p.m. when she was hit by a northbound pickup making a left turn onio State Road The truck hit Wagner's car In the left side causing it to veer oft the road and hit a utility pole, police said. Tha driver ot tha truck. Richard B Sharp. 56. of 2744 W Stale Road. Hastings, was ticketed lor failing to yield the right of way, officers said. Wagner, who was not wearing a seat bet. and 8-morah-old Haley E Warner were reported hurt in the crash They were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Wagner was ticketed for not wearing a seat be*, police said. ROBBERIES cent, from p-1 Alexander said. Trivii ran hu car off lhe road. got out and started running on foot he taid. The two agents chared him down and arrested him with the help ol Battle Creek and Allegan County police, howeve. He is now in lhe custody ol tinned States marshals and is lodged at the Newago County Jail in While Cloud. Aleiander said Travis made an appearance in lhe United Stales District Court in Grand Rapids Tuesday, and a preliminary exam was scheduled lor Friday, coun officials said. A detention bearing is aet to occur at the same time to determine if Travis will be released on bond pending bls trial. During the search of lhe residence, officers seized evidence that may connect Travis and the owners of lhe house with lhe bank robberies, police Mid. A small amount of rxrcoticx was seized as well. Allegan deputies stod. Police alio recovered some property from a September burglary of a home in Assyria Township, Barry County deputies said. Detective Sgt. Lou Quinn at the state police peat in Hastings taid be and Detect! ve Sgt. George Howell, of lhe Barry County Sheriff’s Department, believe Travis may be involved in 20 to 25 burglaries in lhe county in the last six months. Travis alto is suspected of committing burg’anes in Allegan and Calhoun counties. Quinn said. He said the investigation into tboae break­ ins will continue and he expects more charges to be filed. Troopers al lhe Hastings post already have warrants charging Travis with receiving and concealing more than $100 worth of stolen property. Quinn said that charge is connected lo one of the break-ins. Alexander attributed the arrest of Travis to good detective work and good communication between all the different police agenciei involved. ■Il'S just a great job from everybody putting their beads together." he said. Sgt. Gene Koetje. of the Nashville Police Department, said that the investigation that led io Travis arrest was conducted by a number of arcs police agencies, with Allegan County doing the bulk of the wort Police bad said investigators looking into the bank robberies were trying lo discover if they were related because factors of the incidents were so similar In lhe Uniled Bank robbery, a man reportedly walked into building, located u 2404 Patterson Road, at about 2 p.m. Monday. Oct. 17. carrying a duffel bag. The man loid those in lhe bank be bad a gun and demanded money. Allegan County deputies said The man fled with an undisclosed amount of cash lo a vehicle waiung outside, which was driven by a second man. The two then went south on Patterson Road toward Orangeville Township. In lhe earlier incident, a man entered lhe Nashville branch of the Hastings City Bank and demanded money, telling the people there he had a gun. Nashville Police said No weapon was seen, however. That man also ran to a waiting car driven by a second person, and the pair fled north on M-66. police said. Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. Aluminum row boat stolen from home HASTINGS — Hastings City police report a nine-foot aluminum row boat was stolen from a home on Madison Street last week. The $200 boat was stored near the garage of the home, officers said. The victim told police the boat was taken between Monday, Oct. 17. and Wednesday. Oct 19. Two men charged in 'Note' break-in MAPLE GROVE TWP. — Taro Wayland men have been bound over to Barry County Circuit Coun on charges they broke into The Note dance club on Chief Noonday Road In Yankee Springs Township Thursday. Oct 13. Gregory L. Homrich. 19, and Robert M. Goodrich. 20, were arraigned Friday, Oct 14. in 56<h District Corti on charges of breaking and entering. They were bound over Wednesday. Oct 19. after waiving their preliminary exams Barry County Sheriffs deputies said they ran into the men in lhe parking lol of Joe's Grocery al 1:44 s.m. the morning ot the break-ins. A check of the license plate on car Homrich was driving showed ii belonged on a Pontiac, police said. The men reportedly were in a Fort Escon. Homrich was arrested on charges of driving with a suspended driver's license and operating a vehicle with Improper license plates, police said. In the car. deputies reportedly found about $1,200 in stereo equipment and nearly 200 compact disks and cassettes worth $2,200. They also found bolt cutters, two pain ot gloves and two flashlights, they said. Alcohol suspected in one-car crash THORNAPPLE TWP. — Troopers al the state police post In Hastings said alcohol was a factor in a Sunday morning pickup truck crash on Adams Road that injured a i 9-yearold Middleville resident Justin T. Jacobson, of 2180 N Payne Lake Road, was heading west on Adam wot of M-37 al 12:50 a_m. when he crossed lhe centerline, ran off the left side of the road and went down into a deep ditch where be hit several trees and brush, troopers said. Jacobson told police he did not remember what happened and thinks he may have fallen asleep. Troopers said he smelled of alcohol and bad a blood alcohol level of .21 percent. Jacobson was taken to Pennock Hospital where be was treated and released. He was reportedly ticketed for drank driving. Teen injured in moped accident HASTINGS TWP. — A 14-year-dd 'tastings resident was bun Friday in a moped mishap at bis home on Campground Road, said troopers al lhe Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings Terry L Brighton Jr., of 2125 Campground, loid police he was riding lhe moped in his yard a about 4 p.m. when he lost control of lhe vehicle and fell onto the ground, hitting his left shoulder. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where be was treated and released. Youths held for hood ornament thefts HASTINGS — Officers at the Hastings City Police Department report they arrested five seventh-graders Wednesday. Oct. 19. for allegedly stealing hood ornaments from cars around town. Police said they caught the youths at about 5 p in. when a woman whose hood ornament bad been taken by the group recognized them walking about town. Officers said the students had four pmrs of wire cutters on them md a bag containing 14 hood ornaments The youths were turned over to their parents, police said. The case will be passed on to Barry County Probate Court, police said Woodland man hurt in hunting accident WOODLAND TWP. — A 24-year-old Woodland man was hurt in a hunting accident Tuesday. Oct. 18. troopers at the Hastings post of the Michigan State Police report. Dominick M. Ritchie, of 2901 Hager Road, reportedly was hunting deer at about 8 p.m. in an open field during bow season when the accident occurred. Troopers said Ritchie was climbing out of a tree and dropped his quiver onto the ground When he stepped down from the tree, an arrow went into one of his legs, police said. He was taken to Pennock Hospital where he was treated and released. Woman recovering after bump from bus HASTINGS — An 82-year-old woman who was bumped by a Barry County Transit bus Friday, Oa. 14. was released from Pennock Hospital Wednesday, hospital officials report. Ruth Davis, of 233 E Charles St., had been admitted to the hospital after the accident. The driver of the bus had stopped at the intersection of High Street and Michigan Avenue, but had not seen any traffic or pedestrians, police said. As he started to pull forward into the intersection. Davis stepped out in front of the bus, was bumped by it and knocked to the ground, police said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-11-03.pdf f1d54769d2428c24e00c09585b15663f PDF Text Text Letters to editor numbers explode Four ballot proposals outlined S'ePapl&S See Page 6 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/301” 1 ins 1 INGS VOLUME ANNER THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 3. ISM 140. Na » Next Tuesday is election day Trial defendent leaps out of court window A trixl Io Bxny County Circuit Court ended io dramatic fuhion Wedneaday afternoon when the defendant jumped through one of the court roont'a window! rod fell io the ground two-and-a-half nonet below Joaeph M . Roeth. 22. of Hanlnga. had juu been convicted by a Jury after a ttaee-day trial when he leaped through the rioted window at about 4:17 p.m Roeth reportedly was under police guard at Pennock Hospital Wednesday evening, but hu condition could nor be determined. The jury convicted Roath on charger of reckless driving, disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing police in lune. Coon omcialt laid the jiry delivered their verdict about 4:15 pm and were ditnrtmrd Roath asked for his bond Io be continued Suu TRIAL, caaMtaaad aa pa*« 20 J Ad Graphics Newt Service Voter* will have a lot of choices to make in next Tuesday's general election. Appearing on the ballot will be candxiates for Michigan governor, senator stale representative, attorney general and secretary of state. U.S. senator and congressman, the members of boards governing the state, the University of Michigan, Michigan Scale University and Wayne State University, and three seat* on the Barry County Board of Commissioners. On the non-partisan ballot will be can­ didate* for judgeships on the Michigan Supreme Court, Third District Cotut of Ap­ peals, 56th District Court and Barry County Probate Court. The most watched races are for governor and U.S. mnuaor. Incumbent Republican Gov. John Engler is reeking hu aecoud four-yenr lerm. He II oppoaed by former aeven-term Coogreaamnn Howard Wolpe. • Democrat who represented all of Barry County from 1978 io 1942 and the southern half of the county from 1942 Io 1992. Anonwy General Frink Kelley will face ReguHraa challenger Mm Smietanka whale inenfobeut Democratic Secretary of Saale RicMrd kurtm ia oppoaed by Camlace Miller Tie U.S. aeaaac race ia between former Coepeaaman Bob Carr, a Democrat. and Rcpablicaa Spencer Abraham, who waa Mahagaa OOP chairman. They will battle Io •er. who will aucceed the retiring Donald Fzegle. a Democrat who ia rtepping down after acrviwj three, aia-year terrm Rodntncung ia 1992 carved up Barry County into pam of three coogreaaional diatneu , la the Third Diatrict. Republican Vem ENeri ia locking hii firn full two-year term after winaing apecial elections a little more than a year ago. He will be oppoaed by Democrat Belay Flory. Libertarian Barrie Koaicov and Susan Normandin of the Natural Law Party. The Third Diatrici locludea the city of Hangs. long. Carton. Woodland. Rutland Charter. Haafoigs Charter and Catartoo Towaahipe and about iwo-thirds of Hope Towaahip. The Seventh Dutrici includes Johnstown. Assyria. Maple Grove and almost all of Baltimore iowmhipe Seeking foes tert for a second term is iaarmbeat Rapulfocua Nick South he is oppoaed by Democrar Kim Me C aughtry. Libertarian Kenneth Proctor and Scott Williamson of the Natural Law Party. In the Second District, incumbent Republican Peter Hoekstra iks seeking his se­ cond term. His opposition is Democrat Mar­ cus Hoover. The Second Diatria covers Yinker Spr­ ings. Thornapple, Orangeville, Prairieville and Barry townships and about one-third of Hope Township Aa interesting race for 87th Diatria State Representative ha> developed between Democrat Robert Edwards and Republican Terry Geiger. Both sank to succeed foe retir­ ing Republican State Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville, who u stepping down after six. two-year terms in Lansing. The ttotria covers all of Berry fntmly and the smntern half of looia County. In the 23rd Diatria Stale Senate race. Republican Joanne Emmons, who has served one full four-ynar term as 35fo Dtoria Suae Senator, win lake on challenger Scott Mann­ ing. a Damnrrar. The new 23rd Duma mdudea Barry, •oaia, Montcalm. Isabella and Mei.nets coun­ ties. Sate Traune Jack Welborn, who had served foe old I3fo Diairia foal included Barry and Ionin counties, has decided ao retire. Vying for two Stale Board of Bdaralkia seats are Democrats Gumer into Salas and Carol Thomas, Republicans Clark Durant and Sharon Wine. RcBecca Jo Flora of foe Workers World Party. Libertarian! Erwin J. Hana and David Ranflanb and Selina Babcock of the Natural Law Party CandidMes for two open seats on die University of Michigan Board of Regems are Democrats Paul Brown and James Waters. Bigilllttii Andrea Factor and Dan Hom­ ing. Kevin Carey of foe Workers World Par­ ly. I dimariam Gary Bradtey and Emily Salvetae and William Quanta of foe Natural Law Party. Running for two seala on foe Michigan State ■J niversiiy Board of Tntoees aae Drmnrrui Joel Fergnaoa and Coken McNamara. Republican Donald Nugent and Prnl Wart- Sm ELECTION, riarinind pa<c 13 Winter makes a house call... by Nkk Huffman SUffWnUr Honttiau aurted with a wimery bang in Barry County Tueaday. an foe season 1 first mowfaD Ml Hastings and nxrouoding arena The soow came in the midsl of a ratnatorm that began Monday afternoon. said David McIntyre, an observer for the National Weather Service and a broadcaster nWBCH radio The rain turned to snow around rrndnighi and fell intermuiently until 4:30 a.m.. when foe mowfall starred to increase, be said. The early firming temperature was 32 degrees Il snowed heavily until 9 in. when the air warmed up. McIntyre raid. Rain continued to fall until Tuesday afternoon -We just happened to have a surge of cold air foal got worked into all that rain." McIntyre said. Most of foe snow was washed away by rain, but a trace of it was still <xi foe ground Wednesday morning McIntyre said 1.4 inches of snowfall was recorded in Hastings, and even nure snow was reported south of the city. A total of 2 25 mebes of ram fell on the city during the storm, be said. The utowsurm did not affect a very wide tree, however "It was like a band of snow from Ionia and Lake Odessa south to Battle Creek.’ McIntyre said ’Between Grand Rands and Caledonia they didn'i get anything ' McIntyre said foe Old Farmer's Almanac for this year predicted that snow in the Great Lakes region would start falling on Nov 4. ’So they difot t miss this by very far." he said Though most of the snow did not stick very long, it was enough to disrupt traffic and schrols around the county The snow shower Tuesday caused several accidents around Barry County, including this one in Castleton Township on M-7B near Swift Road that injured a Charlotte man State Police troopers at the Hastings post report Barbara F. Benner. 51. of 1005 N. Michigan. Hastmgs, was driving her van east on M-79 at 9:35 a.m. when slush on the The snow and slush made driving hazardous and al least 10 accidents were reported m the Barry County area between midnight and noon Tuesday Kim Norris at Spencer s Towing and Recovery in Hastings said the business's wreckers handled 30 tn 35 call, from peiple who were stuck in snow, tn the ditch or in accident*. About 4.800 residents of Ionia ai.il Barry road caused her to cross the center line and hi a vroetbound pickup truck driven by Jack R. Gaskill. 34. of Chariofte Gsskil was hurt in the crash, troopers said. He was taken Io Hennock Hospital where he was treated and released, they said. Benner was ticketed lor violating the basic speed law, police said. counties lost electrical power during the storm, said Timothy Pietryga. public information director or Consumer* Power. In Nashville, around 2.300 people lost electrical wires were reported downed by foe SIIX/Il Pietryga said the power outage* lasted anywhere between six minute* and 1! hours. power, as did 1.000 l-ake Odessa residents and 1.600 other* scattered through the Hastings area, he said The power outage* were caused mainly by tree limb* blowing into the power line* in the windy weather, lie said. Tree limbs and McIntyre said another storm system is reported to be beading toward the Hastings area, and it could arrive Friday or during the weekend. It is too early lo tell if the storm will bring snow with it. though, he added. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3. 1994 County Board will have three contested seats J-Ad Graphic! Srnu r Voters in the Second and Sixth Districts of Bam CixifM) will decide if uxuinhcnt com rmssraoers or newcomers will represent them on the County Board In the Eighth distort. two newcomers arc on the haiku All of Thornapple Township and Precinct 2 of Irving Township makes up the second distort. Voters will choose between incum­ bent Republican Bob Wenger and newcomer John Loftus The Sixth District, which includes Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships, will vote for incumbent Republican Lew Newman or Democratic challenger Cal Lamoreaux Vaters in Prairieville Township and part of Barry Township, which makes up the Eighth Distort. will decide between Republican Rod Goebel and Democrat Patrick E Loftus Wenger vs. Loftus Wenger is seeking re-election for his fourth term He serves as vice chairman of the Barry County Board of Commissioners, a position he has held for two yrars. Wenger believes that I he recent hoard ac­ tion forming a special committee to in­ vestigate the needs of the animal shelter is the propr, route to decide whether to remodel or replace the shelter • That way. it is taken out of the hands of the commissioners and allows people like those from the humane society and iwhers to News Briefs: ‘Miles for Meals* walkathon slated The sixth annual "Miles for Meals" walkathon will be held Saturday morning at Hastings High School Registration will be al 9:15 a.m and the walk will begin at 9:30. Proceeds will go to the meal programs provided by the Barry County Comnuasion on Aging Walkers, who will raise pledge money according to a flat fee or according to Mt distance w^xed. may walk inside the high school or they may go outside for a more scenic route Participants who raise from $25 to $49 will receive a free T-shirt. Those who raise at least $50 will have their choice of a free T-shirt or a sweatshirt Those who would like io tak? pan in the fund raiser may call the Barry Coun­ ty COA at 948-4856 to pre-regtster have input." Wenger said The ai imal shelter building cannot come up to state code al this time He does not like the idea that the county ts running a facility that isn’t up io code He feels that educating the commissioners and following the proper procedures is the best way to deal with and avoid additional lawsuits Wenger ts in favor of the landfill amend­ ment. which allows an expanded regional landfill, on the condition that a host agreement ts in place prior to voting for the amendment He stresses that issue because the agreement would contain how much tonnage could be brought in. provide for a certain degree of monitoring the records, and could determine what areas the trash could originate from Wenger believes that some continuity on the county board of commissioners is important and certain protocol must be .ontinued He believes that his six years as a commis­ sioner could provide that guidance for the board Democrat John Loftus is a newcomer to the political arena •11 want to give the per pie of Barry County a chance to get hold of their voice in Barry County government." Loftus said. "A» a commissioner. I would be willing and ready to listen lo what the people say they want, and then act as their representative " Loftus said he feds that mistakes were .nade and the commissioners would not admit lo those mistakes in regards to the county animal shelter "I feel that the way things wen.- handled cost the taxpayers a lot o< money ” John Loftus Local DDA wins award for project The Hastings Downtown Develop­ ment Authority has been presented with a distinguished service plaque for Us "Streetscape" project. The plaque was awarded last week to local DDA Board President Mark Feldpausch by Lincoln Avery, executive director of Keep Michigan Beautiful, a non-profit organization dedicated lo pro­ moting and recognizing beautification and environmental enhancement projects. Dixie Stadel-Manshum. executive director of the Hastings Area Chambc* of Commerce, nominated the Hastings DDA Th*- Streetscape included street and sidewalk renovatram, improving curb angles and a .xmtain a the courthouse Next Feed Store show is Nov. 19 The workshop ts sponsored by the BISD and Early On For more information, call Angela Jones at 945-9545. extesamn 33. The Feed Store Players’ autumn per­ formance of "Fairy Tales. Fables and Folklore" will be at 7 p.m. Saturday. Nov 19. at the Lakewood High School auditorium The Feed Store Players, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society, are a group of area people who enjoy entertaining the community with a program of humor, music, storytelling and ad-lib wit The programs are based loosely on old-time radio broadcasts, complete with commercials, skits, musical satire and dramatic readings The Feed Store productions, of which there are three per year, are written and produced by Jim Kinsey and Nina Steed. Dulcimer music set at Showcase Historic District meeting is tonight An evening of dulcimer musk, with Sian Pierce and Friends. Bill and Neva Cordray and Memory Lane will be featured at the Musicians' Showcase al 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings The groups. all members of the Thornappk Valley Duki.ier Society, will play a variety of styles of music. Pierce and the ConJrays also will have their albums for sale Seating is on a first-come. first-served basis The Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee will have a neighborhood informational meeting at 7 p.m. tonight (Thursday. Nov. 3) at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W. Center St . Hastings Reg Peurach. chairwoman of the commmee. said the meeting ts in direct response lo a request made at a public hearing on the historic district last Grief workshop set for Nov. 10 A free workshop on deal witn gnef will be cff*r*d at 7 p.m. Thursdv*. Nov 10. at the Barry intermediate School Darnel office. 535 W Woodlawn. Hastings Jackie Buhman from Mary Freebed Hospital will discuss issues related lo psycho-social of illness or disability and special issues in grief, loss and 'Miracle Worker* set for N-v. 18, 19 Hastings High School students will dramatize the life of Helen Keller in a production of "The Miracle Worker" at 8 p.m Friday and Saturday . Nov 18 and 19. at tie lecture hall The play focuses on teacher Anne Sullivan's work with the blind and deaf prt Toe cast will include Shen Kenfield as Helen. Jodie Songer as Annie J.fdan Karas as Kate. Shary n Kauffman as Aunt Ev. Teague O'Mira as Capt Keller. Kevin Cooney as James. Ken Allyn as Vmey. Aaron Gregory as Anagnos. Shawn Hill as Percy. Betvev Acker as Sarah and John Hill. Leslie Merriman. Roton Acker. Jennifer Ogden. Syndi Goodenough. Misha Neil. Trixie Buskirk and Amy Merritt, who is assis tarn condcucuw Tickets are available from cast members, at the school office and at the door on the night of the pc dormantr Three experts from other cities will be hand to present their views on historic distorts They are Daniel Bollman, a member of the Histone District Com nvssion for the City of Kalamazoo. Rebecca Smith Huffman. who has lived in the Heritage Hill Distort in Grand Rapids since 1969 (a became a histone distort in 1972). and Jane Busch, who works for the Stale Historic Preservation office tn the Bureau of History for the Michigan Department of Stale These expens also mil answer ques­ tions from residents about how the pro­ cess works in their neighborhoods Busch will answer questions on how slate laws affect HaslMfs The updated rtpon ordinance and standards will be available at the infor­ mational meeting "We have been hearing some opinions nf some residents that are causing con cem that are not pan of our proposed historic distort at ail. so we are anxious to get the facts out H this meeting so this project can be evaluated on the facts, not the myths. Peurach said "We hope everyone with questmmis will come with them written down so every area of in­ terest gets discussed " Loftin fcd> ta< if ta building ihn home, ta taker ■ ■ W a i >ouads nccording to report,. pouiMy building • new urocture ■round the old might be ta uttwer He abo believes tat the figures given In repair the problems are way out of line. Loftus said that past lawsuits may not have beau brought against the county if common sense and good public relations were practiced. As far as expanding the landfill to a regional status. Loftus is opposed to that. Loftus said he feels strongly that com­ munication with Republic and working as a team on the County^Mkd are key elements in building* a better couAy board. His experience as 4 key player with United Amo Workers Union 730. along with involve­ ment on a model cilics committee, would be usefid in the position of county commissioner. Hewman is. Lmnuh Republican Lew Newman is seeking elec­ tion to the second term Newman feels that much of the controversy surrounding the animal shelter could have been avoided if personnel would have been given specific guidelines and direction by the County Board. "I would like to see those guidelines work­ ed on and put in place when the new board takes office." he said. Newman is also in favor of privatizing the animal shelter and taking the operation out of the county's hands. The other possible option he sees is so remodel the existing building. Lawsuits that arose from animal shelter problems and other lawsuits that have been brought against the county were what Newman terms as "absolutely foolish. " He believes that changing the leadership of the board, along with the willingness to work together to follow the agenda of what the peo­ ple want will make the difference Newman is against expansion of the landfill to serve regional needs, both as an individual and because that is what the people he represents have said they believe. Having worked in administration for the Howard Hughes Aircraft Co. for 31 years has given Newman a lot of experience that he feds will benefit the county Newman also stressed that being a good commissioner includes being a good example by being a law-abiding citizen, and by listen­ ing to the people you represent. Democrat Cal Lamoreaux is running against Newman again. Lamoreaux was defeated by roughly 300 votes in the 1992 He feels that most of the issues and pro­ blems surrounding the animal shelter were emotional As far as v.hat should be done about the animal shelter building. Lamoreaux says it is up to the new board to decide if it snould be rebuilt or build a new one. Lawsuits brought against the county were mainly due to the lack of following proper procedure, according to Lamoreaux He said he believes that more training ts the answer Lamoreaux is not for the regional landfill "I have seen the presentation for the landfill and I've abo seen presentations that talk about the problems they can cause, especially from leakage " he said He believes that the development of more recycling programs b the answer, so that there will be less trash to begin with. Lamoreaux believes that his many years of experience as a problem solver would be beneficial to the county He is an engineer and computer consultant with his own business Col Lomornoux Goebel vs. Lofius Republican Rod Goebel and Democrat Patrick E Loftus are vying tor the District 8 County Board seat, which represents Prairieville Township and pan of Barry Township. Incumbent Mark Doster is not seeking re­ election. Goebel. 34. a millwright for General Mo­ tors. is making his first bid for public office after defeating former County Commissioner RkM. Hoare ln the August primary elec­ tion Tor the Republican nomination in Dis­ trict X I egardlng the County Animal Shelter bill iding. Goebel believes that the county sht uld "get by with that shelter for Ute time being, keep the current facility and update tfialZ “Whal it boils down lo is. the shelter is tn tough shape, but Il's not a priority for county funds * Goebel said he has heard of an estimate of more than J200.000 to replace the building and calls that * a lot of money* al this time when no county funding is available. *1 think we should spend It someplace elae lo plow the roads this winter, or for the Sheriffs Department * In the meantime, lo create healthier and safer conditions at the shelter, which has the same healing and cooling system for animals and employees, he fivers getting 'a portable office lo separate the staff and the animals* and to refurbish the electrical wiring. The current County Board is considering new electrical work for the problem areas. On the regional landfill proposal before the county. Goebel said. *1 still am opposed to bringing in a free flow (of waste) from the reglon fm strongly opposed lo the amendment (to allow a regional landfill in Hastings) * Td like to see it (the county's only land­ fill) service Barry County over the long haul * Ai die recent public input meeting about having a host agreement between the county and landfill owners. Goebel noted that dis­ cussion included wanting an annualized daily limit cf the number of tons of waste ac cepted per day. "We're going lo need a host agreement or we'll end up with a free flow situation.'' he said. "The host agreement should minimize flow from other counties. We're going to have to set limits on what can be brought in....If It's too generous, I would vote against anything that's a bad agreement.* Goebel said he doesn't see anything wrong with the structure or process of county gov cmnrni. but that it's a "matter of personal,- tie*.’ When a new County Board i* seated in January. Goebel expects commissioners to have more "give and take in discussion and decision making He sax! he thinks that "perhaps (there is a lack oO substantive discussion A lot of minds are made up ahead of lime, which limits discussion ’ "Listening to people" would be a priority for Goebel, he said He calls himself "a little guy" who pays his taxes and "just wants to represent the people to the government, rather than (represent) the government to the people “ Goebel said he doesn t have a strong per­ sonal agenda for seeking office. "HI be available to hear whal people have to say and represent ibcm and use their tax dollars in the most efficient way that’s most beneficial in the county " "I want to clean up the loose ends (of cur­ Potrick E. Loftus rent county government) and start at ground zero. Well have a competent board to handle things." Goebel, his wife, Carol, and family live al 9655 Ford Road, Delton. His activities include being a deacon at the Prairieville Bible Church. Loftus, 60. is a retired industrial insulator who is making his second bid for public of­ fice. He was defeated two years ago when he sought the same seal. He said be was urged by neighbors, friends and others to run again. I joftus retired three yean ago from OwensComing Fiberglass, where he was employed for 33 years. He currently works part time in the summer months at Gull Lake View Golf Couroe. Discussing the County Animal Shelter. Loftus said, "It’s a travesty what’s happened. If I had been elected two years ago, that wouldn’t have happened." (In the past two yean, the firing of two county employees, a settlement payoff to an employee, an inves­ tigation of operations at the shelter, a law­ suit against the county and costly legal fees have kept the shelter in the headlines). Whether or not the shelter building is re* modeled or replaced is a matter he would want the people of his district to help decide. Ixiftus said. "You can’t buy something if you don’t have the money." he added. If elected. Loftus said he would try io find out what is really needed and try io come up with a "workable answer." Regarding the regional landfill issue, Lof­ tus said be is personally in favor of a re­ gional landfill, however, he said he would vote the way people in his district direct him. If elected. Loftus said be would talk to citizens in the district, township officials and police and firefighters to find out their opinions on the landfill issue. "You have got to have a place to ship your waste," be said, noting that the landfill owners are in business to make money and if they can't make profits by serving their current customers they may have to close down. If the landfill dosed, he said it would be more costly to county residents to pay to have waste shipped elsewhere and might also result tn more rubbish being strewn along the side of roadways. As a commissioner. Loftus said he would have an open philosophy concerning the dis­ cussion of topics and getting feedback from the public. During the few contacts be has had. he said be has found commissioners currently in office to be friendly and receptive. Loftus again emphasized that talking to the people in the district you are representing is important. "I would be good at the job (as county commissioner)." Loftus said. "I have plenty of time...I'm a good listener...I'm good at managing money, that's why I retired at 57...Fm available and Til do what the voters want." Lxrftus said He and his wife. Mary Ann, live at 11709 Fair Lake Drive. Delton. Running unopposed for County Board seats are Linda Watson in District 1. incum­ bent Sandy James in District 3. James L. Bailey in District 4, Tim Burd in District 5 and Emmet E. Herrington in District 7. all Republicans Decision *94 Make your selection, then cast your vote, Tuesday, Nov. Sth �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3. 1994 — Page 3 Edwards, Geiger have spirited debates in race for state rep. by David T. Yaw* Editor The two candidates for state representative from the 87th District are similar in some ways, but very different in many others. Democrat Robert Edwards and Republican Terry Geiger arc basiling to succeed Republican Bob Bender, who has decided to retire after serving in the State House since 1982. Bender himself endorsed the candidacy of Geiger, even before a primary in August that included seven GOP hopefuls The en­ dorsement could be a big help, but Geiger’s primary opponents and Edwards have called him “the annointed one" with some derision Both Geiger and Edwards are businessmen and township officials Geiger baa been a Woodland Township Trustee for the past two years Edwards has been Rutland Township Supervisor since 1983 Geiger is a former chairman of the Barry County Republican Party Edwards is a for­ mer chairman of the Barry County Demo­ cratic Party But the similarities end there Edwards likes to point to his more than 20 years of experience in state and local gov­ ernment. He was elected Leoni Township Supervisor in 1972 and served as legislative affairs director for the Ms higan Townships Association tn Lansing before serving in Rutland He is owner of two restaurants, one in Hastings and another in Lake Odessa Geiger likes to say that he more accurately reflects the views and values of the people of the 87th District, which includes all of Barry County and the southern half of Ionia County He is owner-operator of a farm implement business in Lake Odessa. Nine questions were asked of both candi­ dates. though Geiger answered many of them before the primary. The issues include abortion, assisted sui­ cide. the new law against teachers strikes, funding a new Tiger Stadium with public tax dollars, passage of Proposal A to raise the sales tax and cut property taxes, where bud­ get cuts should be if a crunch came along, the death penalty, charter achoois. and why one should be elected rather than his oppo­ nent. The following ts a summary of their posi­ tions on these issues: Ab arttea Geiger, endorsed by Michigan Right io Life, is against ail abortion except to save the life of the mother. He said. "The basic ro.es is lo protect lives. There are a very small percentages of cases of rape and in­ cest. and that deflects from the issue of vio­ lent crime'* Edwards, who is pro-choice, said. "The decision on abortion already has been made by the US. Supreme Court. A woman has a right to choose in this country, though I may not agree If we really believe that we want less government intruson into our lives, we nut support the Supreme Court decision.’ Aulrt iwtecMe Geiger, who opposes it. said. "When you iook at it on a personalizeu oasis, ii oecomes a more complex issue. But there are other alternatives to ease the pain and suffering We don't have the moral authority to determine the end of someone eisc’s Ufe." Edwards, who favors restricted misted suicide, said. "We have no law in Michigan governing assisted suicide... it's personal choice again. If you're a good Christian, your judgment is before the Almighty, not before a politician ' Teachers' strike law Geiger supports the legislation, though he nosed that teachers strikes have been illegal for a long time. "I felt that was needed legislation." he said. "I would not favor repeal' He said that a controversial pari of law that allows school boards to implement their "last best offer" could be dealt with by "clo­ sure or some kind of binding arbitration for settlement." Edwards opposes it. calling it "a very punitive measure at education. "As I have said before, if we believe in the state not getting in to local matten. that piece of legislation wasn't needed. If it tips the scales at the negotiating table, you don't have individuals working in good faith. "There isn't a teacher I know who would like io strike. They're professionals " Ti^rS tad mm Both are opposed. Geiger: "Public tax dollars need to be ad­ dressed in different ways than a venture in a specific aty" Edwards: "Using public dollar. fund private enterprise to make a profit. ■bat's going loo far. I dont expect the people io subsidize my restaurants " Proposal A Geiger said. "I'm still in full support I think there are some wrinkles that need to be worked out next year for local and township gnvrmmrM " Edwards said be fears that funding for schools will slow down alarmingly in the next few years and lead lo a state budget deficit. Tm happy for the property tax break for the people." be said, but he fears that it win lead io the erosion of local control of public schools "The state now can say. We've got your money and we re going to tell you tell you how to teach school II will lead to consoli­ dating and regionalizing "I favored reducing the 50 percent assess mem of true cash value to 25 percent. It would have given a substantial tax break to the property owner' ally. People say it's a state of the art 21st century model for education " However, he is concerned about giving it $5,500 per student when some public schools still receive less than $4,500 per pupil Edwards said that more than half of the schools that have applied for charter status are private schools that people have lo pay tuition for, that don't have to have certified teachers, that don't have to offer breakfast every school day. that don't have to hire ccxjnsckvs "If a restaurant opens across the street from mine and doesn t have to meet the same health standards, that's not fair.' lidwards said. "I could open a charter school, apply for funding, set up a minimum program and then coIlea the money Bob Edwards Budget cuts Geiger said that if a budget crunch came along, it would be difficult to decide what to cut. but government must seek ways to oper­ ate more efficiently "So many areas are critical." he said. We need to iook at the way state agencies arc operating. We need to evaluate each care on an individual basis." Edwards said. "It's not fiscally responsible to tell whal Fd cut down the road It would be presumptuous for me to say anything about that right now." However, he predicted budget cuts will be necessary several years from now and he said Michigan's good economic health right now is not because of Engler's policies, but because of a rebound in the auto industry Death penalty Geiger is opposed, saying, "I don't want to put myself in judgment Gf someone rise's life. I bare my decision on my regard for the value of life." Vern Ehlers Terry Geiger He added that there are more effective ways to deal with criminals than capital punishment. Edwards said he is against the death penalty in most instances, but "There are those individuals who experts say are be­ yond rehabilitation, cold-blooded murderers. If so. there is a question of cost. $30,000 to $35,000 per prisoner per year. And can we afford to keep building prisons, locking them up and throwing away the key?" Charter schools Geiger accused Edwards of distorting this issue by painting charter schools as private schools seeking public funding. "By their very nature, if they authorized by charter, they become public. Il's a new scope of education, a new way io look at ed­ "Charter schools will take away funds from public schools What the Republicans are saying is that the public school system has failed and charier schools can do a better job. That's not true. There is no data to sup­ port that.' Other tena: Geiger has no.cd Edwards' call to repeal the single business tax. "What would be replace it with." be asked "A flat rate corporate tax? There aren't many good alternatives." Edwards said the Republicans arc boating about hundreds of millions of dollars in the budget surplus. He said he would support a new. fairer ucation, an ancillary function of current public schools, it's a laboratory " About the controversial Noah Webster Academy. Geiger said. ”1 like it conceptu­ business tax that would be absorbed by all businesses, not just small, labor-oriented business Edwards has claimed be would fight in Lansing on behalf of Barry County's opposi­ tion to a regional landfill, while Geiger, at several candidate forums, has said the land­ fill is a local issue Geiger, however, has not expresses support for a regional landfill. Betsy Flory Barrie Konicov Why you? Geiger said. "I do have things I'd like to accomplish: educational funding equity, job growth. economic development I think peo­ ple arc looking for someone who represents what they arc and what they believe. "1 know the challenges that face many people m this area, and I reflea their values in l-ansing * Edwards said. "I’ve been a leader at the state and local level for more than a decade. I entered this race not because of political identification, but concerns about what will happen in the future to our local govern­ ments. schools and local control in general" He said he is proud of several accom­ plishments. some statewide legislation like the Right to Farm Act in the 1970s. helping the new fairgrounds get started in the '80s and overseeing a new sewer system in Rut­ land Township in this decade. He said he is not beholden to "big-money, special inter­ ests. I don't want to go to Lansing obligated to serving their interests instead of the peo­ ple's The only endorsement I want and need is the from voters in the district I will repre­ sent." DECISION 94...make your selection and cast your vote! Susan Normandin Ehlers faces 3 challengers in 3rd District race by David T. Youag Editor Third District Congressman Vern Ehlers running for the same job for the third time in the last year Ehlers, a Republican, woo a nine-candi­ date primary eleaion a year ago and won the special general election a month later over Democrat Dale Spnk Next Tuesday. Nov. 8. he will fact Democrat Betsy Flory. Libertarian Barrie Konicov and Natural I-aw Party candidate Susan Normandin in an effort to win his first full two-year term. The Third District seat, until a year ago. bad been held by popular longtime Con­ gressman Paul Henry, who died of brain cancer on July 31. 1993. Ehlers, of Grand Rapids. the only physi­ cist in Congress, is a former professor at Calvin College and was a state senator at the time of Henry's death Flory, of Grand Rapids, ts a longtime pub­ lic school teacher and an activist within the Kent County and Third Congressional Dis­ trict Democratic Party organizations Konicov. who lives in Alto, does market­ ing for "Connecting Link" magazine. Normandin is a former special education teacher from New Jersey who moved to Grand Rapids in 1988 and since then has been a lecturer and consultant, doing stress reduction programs. She ran for the same congressional post in 1992. The Third Congressional District includes all of Kent and Ionia counties and in Barry County the City of Hastings and the town­ ships of Woodland. Rutland Charter. Hast­ ings Charter. Castleton. Irving and Carlton and about two-thirds of Hope Township Each of the candidates was asked six questions and was invited to talk about any other issues. The six questions were 1. How do you fee! about U.S. foreign policy in the last two years? What, if any­ thing. would you suggest to change it? 2. What do you think of the Republican Party’s "contract with America." which in­ cludes an increase in military spending, tax cuts and a call for a balanced budget amendment ’ 3. What do you think needs to be done to deal effectively with the national budget deficit ’ 4. Do you believe that crime is the biggest problem facing the nation? What do you think needs to be done? 5. Barry County is carved up into three congressional districts Whal would you do to make sure that it ts represented well tn Washington? 6. Why should voters select you over your opponents** V era EMen 1. FOREIGN POLICY: "It's been abom­ inable. and I don't think it’ll change soon, al­ though I've improvements in the last month after Leon I*anetta was put tn charge of the White House staff "We need more expertise. Serving as governor of Arkansas doesn't tram you well in foreign policy “ Ehlers said President Clinton has a habit of deciding on something, then changing his mind. "My general impression is that the Presi­ dent has done a pour job." be said. When asked what needs to be done. Ehlers harkened back to the late 1940s. when Americans engaged in "the great de­ bate" on foreign policy. "It was when wc recognized a new world order in Congress (after World War II) and it resulted in a foreign policy framework that lasted 45 yean "We re frittering this opportunity away." 2 GOP CONTRACT Ehlers said he is among the officials who signed the con­ tract.. He supports it. but has some reservations. "We don't promise to pass it." be said. "We promise to bring it to a vote. The Democrats closed off debate and limited would could be taken up " Ehlers said the contract is different than Reaganomics.' as charged by Democrats He said Reagan made a deal with then House Speaker Tip O’Neill so he could spend more on defense while Democrats could spend on social programs About this new contract, he said. "The Democrats went into a panic over this. They’re upset that we have a clear and spe­ cific agenda." 3. THE DEFICIT: Ehlers said the Anrrican people arc going have to face some tough solutions in the future, including per­ haps cuts in entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security "We have to get a handle on it (the deficit), or well be in trouble." he said The deficit has been slowed down, but the na­ tional debt is climbing" Ehlers said the biggest reason why be voted against the crime bill last summer was that it was too costly He characterized himself as fiscally con­ servative. but moderate on social issues. "It’s like a family budget." be said. "You know what's coming in and you have to allocate your resources within that budget or you're broke." 4. CRIME Ehlers said crime "is perceived as the biggest problem" but added that it's because the media, particularly television, "has been whipping this up for yean. "Crime has begun to hit more people, par­ ticularly the young. The nature of crime has changed." he added. The federal government should be lim­ ited to dealing with federal crimes." Ehlers went on to say. "And wc need a better sense of community, helping each other. "We also need to get into the root causes of crime. Our unwillingness to discuss moral standards in our schools... churches need to be more active." 5. REPRESENTATION: "Considering the population ratio of Hastings and Barry County to the rest of the Third District. I think I've spent more time proportionately there. "I certainly will do my best. We re as near as the telephone." 6. WHY YOU: Tm a known quantity. I have a proven track record. I’ve served the public and have been overwhelmingly re­ elected (as a state senator). I think it's be­ cause I've done a good job and represented the people well." Betsy Flory 1 FOREIGN POLICY: I think that Presi­ dent Clinton has been bad-mouthed un­ fairly." she said. "It's been fashionable to throw rocks. Rory said she believes that the U.S . in concert with the United Nations, should in­ tervene when there is a dear interest. 'We cannot operate alone." she said "We need to be involved in world affairs." 2. CONTRACT. There is nothing more herdlike than gathering to do the impossible ’It's fine to call for a balanced budget amendment, and working toward it is com­ mendable. But you do it systematically, not by saying something. And you can't increase spending (on the military), cut taxes and bal­ ance the budget "I think they can still cut more in the mili­ tary budget, things like Star Wars that they never use There must be a balance between preparedness and just going crazy " 3 DEFICIT There isn't a department that doesn't have some fat in it. "The Concord Coalition has thinking people from both parties, but it's so easy to talk about cutting back on entitlements such as Medicare and Social Security, but some are barely existing on such entitlements "If we got a decent universal health care plan. I think medical costs would come down. I’m not wed to the President's health care plan, but I believe veryone has a right to medical coverage " Rory said she believes the well-to-do should absorb a cut in government assis­ tance. 4. CRIME "Crime is a big problem. It's the result of a lot of factors, but our solution is Dot to build more prisons, higher and deepur. "Keeping more people in schools makes futures brighter. It won't take care of all of it. but we need to work on the beginning end. More emphasis should be put on prevention and causes." Rory said thee always will be some peo­ ple "who turn into virtual animals and all we can do is cage them There 11 always be peo­ ple who must be caged ' 5: REPRESENTATION: "A sitting con­ gressman has a duty to appear all over the district. He should have a schedule to appear at other than the high population areas. "A good example of good constituent ser­ vice was Paul Henry, a fine human being who I was fond of." 6. WHY YOU: "Vern Ehlers is a decent human being, but his votes in Congress don't reflea that. His primary objective is to save the country money, but if that's all you do. you've done the country a grave disservice "I would mtAe myself available. I’d be back in my district listening to opinions and I’d have the courage to vote my convictions. "The main focus of my campaign is that we re not doing right by our children. We should concentrate on saving their future." Barrie Konicov I FOREIGN POLICY: "It stinks There is no constitutional authority for it to be con­ ducted as a military operation. We re not the world's peacekeeper "I'd re-establish the constitution as the supreme law of the land." 2. CONTRACT: "Il is the most grossly hypocritical, stupid thing that any party could present. It's contemptible because they haven't kept their first promise, to defend the constitution " See THIRD DISTRICT, cont. page 17 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 Letters Proposal C is good legislation 7b 77be Editor: I am abaohatdy convinced that Proposal C is good law. Il will put an end lo lawsuit abuse, control esca'ating insurance costs, roll beck rales io 1992 and save Michigan drivers up to $700 million in insurance premiums Proposal C will not allow people who cause accidents lo sue (he person they hit. Today this can and docs happen! this is reason enough lo support Proposal C. Bui that is not all this proposal will also allow us all lo make our own choice on how much medical coverage we need. 1 don’t want to continue to pay for coverage I know I will never need Proposal C also will end lb* cost shifting that is happening in the medical industry Cur­ rently the insurance industry ts being charged 40. 60 or 80 percent more for treatment of auto accident injuries than for treatment of those same injuries sustained in some ixher way. That is not fair? The cost of treating a broken leg should be the same whether it is sustained in an auto accident or from falling off a ladder. I have done my homework on this issue I know it will reform the auto insurance laws in this state. I know it will help get medical costs under control. I know it will mandate lower premiums I know it will put an end to lawsuit abuse. I know it is right for Michigan in­ surance consumers. Proposal C is good legislation! Let’s make sure it passes by voting yes on Nov. 8 Gail Hummel Bellevue There are reasons for landfill position 7b The Editor: 1 would like to address remarks made about my position on the landfill m Barry County. I have said that I would *ote for the amend­ ment to the Barry County solid waste plan that City Management has proposed if we had a host agreement in place before we voted on the amendment A host agreement is a con­ tract between the county and City Manage­ ment It Ims to be negotiated between the two. The amendment coatrote two areas — the amount of waste that can be brought into the county and the area that it comes from. A host agreement will address the amount that will be put m the landfill, hours df operation and number of days per year The county will ask for a fee to offset the cost of monitoring and auditing the amount that is brought to the landfill, phis, a guaranteed space tor a number of years that is agreed an by both parties A host agreement will aiso address the issue of out of state waste. The amendment has no way io control the out of state waste issue. After putting many hours of study and being involved with the amendment, it is my recom­ mendation that we have a host agreement in place before this amendment is voted on. If wc vote down the amendment and a host agreement, the law provides for the company to bring in outstaie waste It is my concern that we should be a part of the issue of the landfill nuher than a spectator These are the reasons that 1 would vote the way (hat 1 have said from the lime that the Planning Commitlee made its recommenda­ tion to the Board of Commissioners. So for, during this campaign 1 have not been able to learn my opponent's position on the landfill issue. He declined to answer the ques­ tion prior to the August Primary. Robert Wenger Commissioner of District No. 2 Middleville Proposal C won’t save us anything Who would you vote for, for God? 7b Thr Editor: If you could vole for God. who would you vote for? Now the position of God is very deman ding. It includes among other things, these demands: 1. Wisdom that is infinite — without limitation. 2. Power that is superior to all other 3. Eternal — without beginning or end. or 4. The ability to create everything from nothing but Himself, and keep it running, and on time. 5. The ingenuity to make and maintain an energy source that will meet the need as long as necessary. 6. Grace that will provide the basic benefits of life lo friend and foe for a generous test run. 7. The ability to correlate everything good and bed from start to finish to bring about the desired goal. 8 Must not only know the truth, but actual­ ly be the truth. 9 Must not only know what is right but be holy and righteous. 10. Must be worthy of being first in any person's life. I i. Must have a thorough understanding of the thoughts and intents of the heart of man. 12. Must have love that exceeds and County spent big bucks for a fence 7b The Editor: I could not believe what I had read in an ar­ ticle in the Oct 20 edition of the Hastings Banner. The article read that John Gates and Julie Mitchell were found guilty in a jury trial. Barry County must really have a surplus of money Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley, attorney Craig Mutch, investigator Ken Langford. Detective Sgt. George Howell, a six-person jury and one judge all were paid by the taxpayers of Barry County for the two just being charged th embezzl­ ing fencing worth less than $100. I just find this a bit amusing. 1 wouldn't be surprised to hear about something this ridiculous here in California, but certainly nut Voting is the right of every citizen. It is also the responsibility of every citizen. The vote is a means to insure that our government will be "by the people. " There are too many who neglect to use this right for various reasons: "I forgot." "My vote won’t make a difference," '’Why bother, the same people always get back in." and various other "cop out" reasons. I wonder whal their reaction would be if they "lost" their right to vote because they hadn't used it for five elections. I think the ACLU couldn't hire enough lawyers to cover the lawsuits that would be filed. If everyone eligible lo vote did so. accor­ ding to their own choice and conscience, the best qualified of the candidates would win. If everyone voted, there would be no need for term limit*. If everyone voteo. the least in Hastings, one of the nation's best small towns. We must try to make a difference ToTiuEdUor Thu u m refini, » the teller tea week by Wanda Man. "Letl nop the killing of duUrea " I agree »«h this lady 100 pe.xent that the cotn'i ,uri haven’t been lair and fM. when it comes to our loving children and their safety, aid yes this abuse and kiting has ga lo asop I have three beautiful children myself and many nieces and nephews and I would want lo see justirr done if any sick-minded person abused or killed them One dny I hope lo start sp a group like MADO, but called FACA (Fathers Against Child Abuse). I feel lor Wanda Main, as she staled she wood by that bedside and saw a loving child who was on a respirasor breathing for life from being abused. 1 do want her to know 1 have wnnea to the judge she stated and I hope jtttbce will be done. People may think, who I am to judge anyone, as I am behind bars myself. Well, I was sentenced by Judge Richard Shuster, who saw justice was done and 1 received four to 21 year* over a $20 check I was guilty of. and of the second felony snppUment to enhance my HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtahad by.Hastings Banner, Inc. A Onnon at J-Ad Qraphea Inc. ’•62 N froadaay Maaanm. Ml 410600802 (616)MS-MM •NEWSROOM* DawdT Yoing (Eenr} E tame Gtbert art E<MorMt* Hartman Bartiara Gal Jaan Galup Teresa Frith Sharon MNar TA Stenrefoerton Margaret Footer * ADVHmSM DmvnCKT * OaaaAad ada accaptad Monday Wough FrUaylam to 530pm. SatMday Sa_m. - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Deraae Howel Phyllis Bowers SuteecripriM Bates: $13 pw year r Barry Carty $15 per year n adprang coottes $14 50 per year atoewt ere POSTMASTER: Send address changes to P.O Baa B Masangs. Ml 4005^0602 Second Class Postage Part at Hastings Mi 49058 (USPS717-KJ0) sentence. We do need more judges like Mr Shuster, who some may fed is loo hard on leniences If we don't stand up and try lo make a dif­ ference. then we are juat as guilty as the peo­ ple who rimae or kill children who can't help themselves I gel so tired of hearing people talk about how lucky they got off easy and say. “I don't need group counseling as I did no harm." If that's nos denial and waiting to abuse again. I don't know what is. So la's wakeup and get our system in order and see )*o6ee done the first time, as prison won't help someone who doesn't want help. Terry L. Pink* Adrian Correctional Facility Reader and subscriber. Boyd Bolton El Cerrito, Calif Be aware of Proposal P 7b The Editor: We would like to bring to voters’ attention Proposal P, which win be on the Nov. 8 elec­ tion ballot. -. Proposal P reads follow* "Proposal P ts ft proposed constitutional amendment io establish the Michigan State Parks Endowment Fund. The monies would cook from the drilling of oil and gas or the mining of minerals on stale-owned land. The fund would be used to operate, maintain and improve Michigan stale park*. The amend­ ment would limit the accumulated principal of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund from $200 million to $400 million. It would also rlamaatt the diversion of dedicated revenue from the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund. This issue was paced on the ballot by a vote of the legislature." Federated Thornapple Garden Club of Hastings YMCA coaches, refs appreciated 7b The Editor. I'd like to express appreciation to coaches and referees of the YMCA fell soccer pro­ gram, especially Tony Frith (orange team) for a job well done. It's a challenge to keep those young players focused! Their time and patience is ap­ preciated. It’s been a positive experience and a good memory. Lori Conklin Hastings With demands like these, who would you vote for? Would you vote for yourself, considering your attitude, faithfulness, goals, wisdom, know how. esc.? Would you vote for one of the gods created by the mind of man? Of one of the gods of the popular religions of the world? Or perhaps you prefer a revised version of the God of the Bible? Your own revision seems so comfor­ table and easy lo live with, doesn’t it? Now all these demands and more are met by the God of the Bible. "And if it seems evil to you lo serve the Lord, choose for yourself this day whom you will serve.” There’s only one way to win with a God like our God and that is to go with Him and really trust Him all the way. You are voting for god (or God) every day. We vote by the One we serve. Rus Sarver Hastings Voting is your right, your responsibility To The Editor: 7b nt Editor: This letter is on Proposal 1992, oops. How much money they said it was going to Proposal "C” 1994. save us? Not! What they forgot to say is. now When u » aneoue going to get off it. and get you can pay 30 percent more sales tax every on it to explain what Proposal C is really all day of your life! about? Do you also know that the schools still don’t Proposal C isn't going to stqp the trial have enough money to operate on because of lawyen from suing. It will just make them state mandates and requirements? take a smaller amount. Was ft worth passing? I think not! The real truth about Proposal C is that tf If Engler gets re-elected, get ready to pro­ you have an accident and the emergency room tect your pocket book, cause "de John" will bill is $2 .(KM. and your insurance company m have Ms hand out. Or better yet. he will find says we will pay 1.000 and that’s all, who do some service that you can do without. you think is go»r«g to pay the rest? Look in the So. please think hard and long on how you mirror, peopie* are going to vote. 1 also hope you won’t need long-term I’ve never been real smart toward politics, medical care from an accident, because you but 1 can read and I do listen! won’t get ft. Insurance companies will have a Al M unjoy cap on ft. Remembc the property tax cut? Middleville supersedes all others. Love that means. I want the best for you and I am ready and will ing to help you." Love in deed and action — tough love. 13. Must be able to work out His plan from sun lo finish in spite of any other plans. 14. Must be able lo overcome all enemies, including death. 15. Must be never changing, always the same. 16. Must do all things well, from start to finish. 17. Must be Spirit so He will not be limited by time and matter. 18. Must be able to communicate and reveal His will and majesty in object lessons of nature as well as in Word 19. Must have patience that reaches as far as time. 20. Must be holy and righteous, yet mer­ ciful and gracious. 21. Must be a just and righteous judge of the living and the dead. qualified would not get in office by default. There are many critical issues this election. There are incumbents who have betrayed their constituency by voting their own choice in­ stead of the choice indicated by the people they represent. This is our country, our government, and it must be run "by the peo­ ple.’’ This is only accomplished by every eligible voter accepting their share of the responsibility. You should not have to be begged, cajoled or otherwise enticed to vote. Study the can­ didates and the issues, then make your deci­ sion. Go to the polls, and as a free American citizen, discharge your responsibility for your share in conducting our government. Vote! B. J. Martin Hastings We must protect freedom of choice To nt Editor: In the beginning of the abortion issue, neither political party wanted to take sides and that is the way it should be. Democrats and Republicans alike, e.g. Bar­ bara Bush and Nancy Reagan, are pro-choice, not pro-abortion. Each person should have the right to make up their own minds to this private act. The political parties didn’t decide on Roc vs. Wade, the Supreme Court did and Sipreme Court Judges are supposed to be r jn-partisan. If we the people of this great country didn't have any choices, where would we be? No choice of church, no choice of jobs, nc- choice of what books we read, and a big issue now, > no choice of a good education in public schools As far as being judged on our choices we make, only God can do that, not even Jesus, would judge (Matt. 7:1. Rom. 2:1. RomJ 14:1). Our choices are ouj responsibilities and we should feel fortunate we are able to choose. Our ancestor* came to America because they had no freedom of choice. Do. we really want to regress back to those times?, Terresa Johnson Hastings Three pointe to make life better To The Editor: 1 would like to make three brief points to the people in this area. 1 was born and raised in Michigan and have just recently moved beck. The first point — utmecesary waste of tax­ payers* money Since I do not have a car. I do not have transportation to the available doc­ tor* on the Medicaid list for myself and my 11-year-old daughter. Therefore, when she is sick I have to take her to the emergency room at the hospital, which I feel costs the taxpayers money. Solution: have a dink for doctor* to come to people like us one day a week, or how about the city b is going one day a week to Battle Creek or Grand Rapids one day a week, and charge $7 to $10 for round trip. You pro­ bably would be surprised at how many people would go. Second point — come on. Christian chur­ ches, practice what you preach Show your love, not just talk about it. Open your door* to the youth here in this area who are out there on the benches. Each church could take a* week and let the youth use their gyms to play basketball, ping pong and other such games. , Third point — politeness offered by business to their paying customers, also, not to discriminate against their employees. For example, Felpausch requires male employees ' to cover up their earrings with a bend aid on their ear*, while female employees aren't re­ quired to do this. Whatever happened to a smile and "have a good day?" Also the buses in this town need improvement. Whoever answers the;r phone has a bad attitude. 1 called, they said it would be 20 minutes 45 minuses later. 1 adl back ’ she replies "Yeah. 1 know" how about in­ stead saying "Yes, m’am. I know the buses are running late. It will be there a* xx>n as possible." It would have put me in a better mood to where the bus driver doesn't get it taken out on him. Joan Waiters Hastings �The Hastings Banner — Thur-day, November 3, 1994 — Page 5 Some will trade friendship for quick bucks To The Editor: Let’s observe White Ribbon Week To The Editor: Hasting* Mayor Mary Lou Gray recently proclaimed Oct 30 to Nov 6 as White Rib bon Week, a reminder of what pornography doe* to ail of us. The procalmMion reads ’’Whereas, pomogaphy presents a false and distorted image of human sexuality. devoid of love, commitment and responsibility “Whereas, pornography features and pro­ mote* rape and other anti-social behavior in an era of increasing sexual violence and an epidemic of sexually transmitted diseases ’ Whereas, so-called “adult" pornography is commonly used by pedophile* to desensit ize children and break down resistance to sexual acts • “Whereas, children are increasingly molesting other children in imitation of what they have seen in pornography "Whereas, the United State* Supreme Court has ruled that obscenity is not protected under the First Amendment “Whereas, there are federal and slate obscenity laws against illegal, hard-core por­ nography to protect the public safety, public­ health and public morality "Whereas, Americans throughout this great nation will he participating in ‘Pom Awareness Week’ by displaying white rib­ bons a* symbols of community standards of decency to be upheld by enforcement of obscenity laws." The preceding was quoted by permission of the mayor. The proclamation was adopted Monday. Oct. 24. by the Hastings City Council. Joyce Kelley Hastings We must protect latchkey children To The Editor: Parents ot latchkey. after school children, have you med to find licensed day care for your children before and after school, but couldn't find any? Do you blame the day care provider when she tells you she could provide day care for a younger child, but not for a full-time school Parent* who have children in first grade to fifth grade, ages 6 to 10. do you find yourselves letting these children stay home alone because no provider will take them? Weil, it’s time to let the state licensing of­ fice know about this problem. The rules and regulations the slate have now for us providers are fine for children 5 years old and younger, but what about the children 6 and older ’ Where are these children going? The YMCA program at the schools was the best idea for some parents, but where are these children going when schools are closed because of snow days, parent-teacher con­ ferences. spring vacation, or half days of school? Where are they going? Some or most are staying home Recently, I was viwted by the -state (like others! who told me it was because of a com­ plaint I have been providing licensed day care in Barry County for the past nine years and never had a complaint before now. Other day care providers who were visaed these past two months were told the same thing. When the visitor was here I had six children in my home, ages 2 to 5. After school. I had six more children come home, ages 7 to 10. I don't feel I’m providing day care for the after-school children when they can gel their own snacks, wipe their own butts, and get their own drinks These children are like helpers, and 1 provide them with a safe place to come to so they iren't alone. Now I have to let these same children go because I have too many children for one hour By 4 p.m. children arc starting k> be picked up by their parents I also have two teenagers of my own who are home with me after school who help out, if I need it. For those parents or day care providers who find themselves in this same situation, it's tune to write letters to Ted deWolf, director of the child care licensing division in Lansing. We need a solution to this problem for the sake of (he*e children If something was to happen to one of these children who were left alone, at home, who do you dunk the stale is going to blame'’ You're right — the parents Please write letters lo: Department of Social Services. Bureau of Regulatory Services. Child Day Care Licensing Division, 23S S. Grand. P.O. Box 30037, Lansing. Mich 48909 Attn Ted deWoif, director A very concerned mother and day care provider, for the latchkey after-rchooi children. Debra L Coenen Hastings Let voters choose who they want To The Editor: An article in the Grand Rapid* Press staled that the Democratic Party's major financial player i* the Michigan Education Association From July 21 through Oct 20. h was reported that the MEA ha* spent more than $1 million on candidates in key races In the Michigan gubernatorial primary, the MEA spent almost SI million on Larry Owen, who foal. Why doe* the MEA give $100,000 to "Hope for the Future of Michigan." a pork barrel committee of House leaden who also receive funding from the AFL-CK). In this campaign, almost a half mdlion dollar* has been given out lo these candidates from the committee, for what favors dowi the road? Nationwide, these candidates wi'J spend cfoae to a half billion dollars, wah many can­ didates using their own money Our own former President gerald Ford now makes more money in retirement than he did as president Why ts it that the MEA. AFLCK). Detroit Free Press or the Hastings Ban­ ner have any busines* supporting or funneling money to any political candidate for any reasonLet the voters choose who they want and let the papers present the facts, without bias, giving the candidate* equal opportunity to state to the voters their positions Ask yourself, do we always need a new law? Example If you get caught carrying a gun to school now. you are expelled. A law is already in place Enforce one before you pass another Does it make any difference how old you are. if you are carrying a gun illegally, you go lo jail After this election ts over, watch all the new laws that will be passed, because many politi­ cians are lawyers. If we could concentrate on enforcing the laws we have and stop the plea bargain deals and get back to the basics, then maybe these posticians would have more tune to work on things that would give hope for the future of Michigan — our children If the abuse and pork barrel were taken away from our politicians, there would be no need for property taxes, and our educational institutions would have the money A good start would be to do away with the MEA and special interest groups The only special in­ terest group in this country should be you and I, American citizens I'm really getting tired of hearing why you shouldn't vote for the other guy Regardless, please vole. Even a oad vote is better than none. Maybe when it is all said and done, they will talch the hint Larry (Bonner) Lippert Hastings I had an experience last week that I would like to share with you and your readers It left me cautious and much wiser I was mowing my lawn when I was inter­ rupted by a young man He said he bought lumber for a living and implied that he had purchased trees from my neighbor who lives west of my house, and when examining my neighbor's woods, he noticed some large trees on my land and wanted to buy them. This young man then stopped at another neighbor's east of my house. I learned she had agreed to sell to him. The contract was ab­ surd. It gave the buyer permission to remove trees on described parcel of her land in ex­ change for $2,000. He gave her $20 to bind the contract. He left no forwarding address nor phone number. It bothered me. so I called my neighbor who lives west of my house. He said he was of­ fered a different deal approximately $50 per tree. He felt the trees were more valuable as fire wood and therefore refused I asked whal information should a person know before signing an agreement or what should be in a contract 1 learned the following: 1. Size of the tree (nothing under 16 inches). 2. Number of trees (trees should be marked) 3. Price of each tree. 4 Type of each tree (valuable trees such as walnut, cherry and white oak. should be pur­ chased separate') , because they could be worth over $1,000 each). 5. Method of tree removal. A pathway should be cleared to withdraw fallen trees so they are not dragged over young hardwood sampling, thereby destrojing the replacement of cut hard wood. Thu would prevent ending up with junk wood and the depreciation of the land 6. In addition to a creditable contract, good references are recommended My neighbor had the buyer's phone number (out of town) and the address of his father. 1 contacted the Better Business Burriu (1-800-684-3222) I was told that a contract may be terminated within a three-day period. It was suggested that the buyer be notified by Get out and vote!!! 7b 7*e Editor. Tact is changing the subject without chang­ ing your mind This thought pertains to my last letter to the editor on abortion rights The changed subject of this letter is vote Tuesday. Nov Sth! You may dunk your vote doesn't count. Wrong! Vote! You may think voting a waste of time Wrong! Vote! Such attitudes cause bed unfit candidates to be elected, and bad government to take place You are very important* Vote' You are needed and nec&tay for good can­ didates to be elected and good government to take over. Vote! Ihe leu votes, the easier for candidates to br elected who aren't worthy of the job. Vote! Don't let polls or those candidates out to discourage your vote for your candidates discourage you through the uae of propagan­ da. Vote! Harry Truman was not supposed to win the Presidency of U.S. according to the polls in 1948 He woo! Vote! Show your candidate can win despite the polls Show you appreciate your country and your nght io vote. Vote! Show pride, interest in your country and seif. Vote! Unleu a shut-in. Tuesday. Nov. 8. uae your muscles in voting rather than sit home and let them get flabby Vote! Justine McLean Hastings LEGAL NOTICE EDITOR S NOTE: The Banner does not promote, endorse nor contribute any money to anyone's political candidacy Know Your Legislators: U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat, 105 Dirksen Senate Office Budding, Washington D C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2502. Brad Miler, regional representative. Carl Lavin. Democrat. Russel Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20610, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rap<ds, Mich 49503, phone (616) 456-2531 Rick Tormeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thornapple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Rapresantatrves, Wasfvngkxi D C 20515, phono (202) 225-4401 Linda Kaiser, distnet representative. 42 W 10th St , Holland. Mich 49423, phone 395-0030 Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd Ostrict. (Irving. Carlton Woodtond. Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the erty of Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Townsliip), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C 20515, phone (202) 225-3831 Distnet office: Room 166. Federal Building Grand Rapids, Mich 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276 Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochran- Ave . phone (517) 543-0055 Mk-Ngan Legislature Gov. John Engler. P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Much 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400 State Senator Jack Welborn. 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036. Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0793 State Representative Bob Bender. 87th Distnet (all ol Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O Box 30014, Lansing. Mich 48909, Phone (517) 3730842 Estate of Mkhool Joo ipt** TO Alt INTERESTED PERSONS Your totarort to »ho ettato may bo borred or af­ fected by tfet hearing. NOTICE A boortng wot hold on September 30 1BB4. ol 10:00 o.m. In iho probate courtroom. Hotting* Michigan before Judge Richard H. Show on iho petition of Guy C. Vining requesting Krtsfi Kay Sprague bo appointed personal ropr. sntatlve of Mkhoof Joo Sprague who lived of 107 1/2 Main Street Apt. 0 Nashville. Mi 4Y7O3 Michigan and who died •/ 1R/94 Creditor* of iho docetod are notified that oil datmt against the ettato will be forever barred unlost presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both iho probate court and the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon­ ths of iho dote of publication of this noHee. Notice it further given that the ettato will then bo assign­ ed to entitled portent appearing of record. 10/27/9* _______ Guy C Vining (P27RW) 3100 Penobscot Building Detroit MI4R2M (313) Ml-0230 Kristi Kay Sproguo 107 1 ri Ha* Street Apt. D Nashville Mi 40073 d 1 /3) NEWS I of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 \.____________ / Letters phone or certified letter It was also advised that the sheriff be called 1 asked him if he knew the buyer and if he was indeed honest The sheriff said he knew him and he was trustworthy unless he could get away with not being so. . I talked with my neighbor east of my house. She attempted 6 to 8 time*, on three separate days to connect with the buyer Each time she talked with the answering machine. Finally, she sent a certified letter to the buyer's father. returning the $20. asking for the original copy of the contract and canceling her agreement. 1 have found that self-esteem and happiness is all wrapped up in the value of good friends and a job or business conducted honestly and with pride. It is difficult to understand how a person would exchange good friends and a secure future for animosity and quick mono* Can anyone explain it? Gretchen Vandcrv<x>n Hastings ’Giveaway’ raises more shelter questions To The Editor: A letter to the editor two weeks ago men­ tioned a problem at the animal shelter, where more than $100 recently donated to the shelter at an auction was given away by a shelter employee (yes. given away. instead of being deposit*. 1 into the donation fund). With this being made public, now a report comes from the County Board of Comms *K>ners that the employee has recently return­ ed some money to the shelter's donation fund. Case closed, according to the commissioners. When Julie Mitchell, a former shelter employee, had a donated fence (worth less than $100. according to the prosecutor) stored at her house, the Board of Commissioner* called out a private attorney, private detec­ tive. the prosecutor, the sheriff and everyone but the National Guard it seems, and pressed criminal charges. No one ever asked for the fence hack. Heck, if they had. she’d have given it to them and we would have missed the entertainment and expense of a major investigation and criminal trial. Doesn't the "look the other way" treatment given now to this other county employee pro­ ve Julie Mitchell's and John Gales' charge that the county just wanted their hides, and not the fence'’ Any time public officials let their actions be guided more by personal friends and enemies than by a desire to serve the overall public­ good. our system of government and justice is diminished Carol Jones Dwy er Hastings Column critizes hunters unfairly lb The Editor: As a hunter. I am deeply disturbed by the statement JoBeth Bridelman made in (he "Making Scents" in the Reminder this week about hunters destroying "any animal unfor­ tunate to be seen in the woods." I have been hunting for many years and have yet to shoot anything in the wild just for the sport of seeing it die. Also. I personally know several fozen hunters who are responsible and know of ab­ solutely no one who would shoot a cat, dog. chipmunk, squirrel or rabbit just for target practice. Hunter* are regular people who have pets at home and. without a doubt, there hive been some killings of domesticated animals by these so-called "huiaters" But shooting a domesticated animal is not hunting, it's cruel and uncalled for. • Real hunters respect the lands on which they hunt and, though 1 have no statistics to back me up. I can’t believe that even onetenth of one percent would kill a domesticated animal for target practice. I do know some hunters will down a dog which is caught chasing deer, and while I see the reasons for this, I don't hear of it happen­ ing too often. I think JoBeth should talk with some hunters, maybe Peter Schantz and Bob Yayes, and find out what goes through their minds out tn the woods, and maybe they can show her that we enjoy and respect the outdoors and aren't prone to shooting people's pets. T.L. Stenzelbarton A responsible hunter and sportsman Hasting* Stop politicians who support abortion 7b The Editor: On Nov. 8, we’re facing another electron that al ows us to participate in one of me greater i freedom we have in this nation: To voae! James 4:17 states, "Him who knows to do good and does nor do it, sins " This verse streraes the importance of vexing. and our responsibility lo do so. The second Epistle of John says. "If anyone comes lo you and does not bring this doctrine, (the Word of God), do not receive him uno your house nor greet him; for he who greets him shares in his evil deeds." Bidding "God's Speed" or "Blessing" on politicians who support the murdering and testing of unborn children goes againstGod's Word and therefore goes against God. This also shows our accountability lo Him for who we elect Proverbs 6:16-17 tells us that "Hands that shed innocent blood are aa abomination lo our Lod " These "hands" are not just those of sbonionist, but also of those who vote for of finals supporting this ad as well as the of­ ficials themselves' The time has come for us as s whole society to nop encouraging snd supporting politicise who go against the Word of God for lheir own political gain! We need to get involved, bow the issues and vote accordingly. __ t’i tatw to put a stop to the potaictans responsible for demoralizing our country! Please exercise your right to vole! Joanna Haddix. President Barty County Right to Life Yankee Springs Township Proposals for Nov. 8 Election PROPOSAL NO. 1 Proposal to renew millage for fire protection and emergency services... Shall trie previous voted Increase In the 15 mill tax limitation and levy for the total amount of general ad valorem taxes as reduced In Yankee Springs Township by the required millage rollback, which would result In a levy of .3069 mills ($.3069) par $1000 of SEV) upon taxable real and personal property within the Townahlp, ba renewed for levy In the years 1994 through 2003 Inclusive and which If renewed, will raise In the first year of levy an estimated sum of $28,960 snd which levy shell be used for fire protection snd emergency services? PROPOSAL NO. 2 Proposal to recoup millage rollback... Shall the previous voted Increase In the 15 mill tax limitation and levy tor the total amount of general ad valorem taxes as reduced In Yankee Springs Township by the required millage rollback which would result In a levy of .3069 mills ($3069 per $1000 of SEV) upon taxable real and tangible personal poroperty within said Townahlp. be Increased by .1931 mills ($.1931 per $1000 of SEV) to offset such millage reduction for levy In the years 1994 through 2003 Inclusive, which increase will raise In the first year of levy an estimated increased revenue of $18,221 over that previously levied and which levy shall be used tor fire pro­ tection and emergency services? PROPOSAL NO. 3 Proposal to increase millage for fire protection and emergency services... * Shall the previous voted Increase In the 15 mill tax limitation and levy tor the total amount ot general ad valorem taxes for Yankee Springs Township be In­ creased an additional 25 mills ($.25 per $1000 ol SEV) upon taxable real and personal property within the township tor levy In the years 1994 through 2003 inclusive, which If levied will raise In the first year of levy an estrmaled sum of $23,591. and which additional levy shall be used lor fire protection and emergency services? PROPOSAL NO. 4 Proposal for millage for road maintenance purposes... Shall the previous voted Increase In the 15 mill tax limitation and levy for the total amount of general ad valorem taxes imposed by Article IX. Section 6 of the Michigan Constitution for Yankee Springs Township, bo increased by 5 mills ?i.50 per $1000 of SEV) upon taxable real and peraonat property within the ownship snd levied tor the years 1994 through 1996 Inclusive, which If levied will raise m the first year ot levy an estimated sum of $47,181. and which levy shall be used for road maintenance within the Township? �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3, 1994 Voters will decide outcome of 4 ballot proposals Nov. 8 by Teresa Frith Staff Wnier Michigan voters will be faced with four ballot propositions in the general election Tuesday. Nov. 8. Ita four ballot proposals are A — lo convene a Constitutional Conven­ tion or the purpose of drafting a general re­ vision of the state constitution The proposal CORRECTION: A rtory on the front page of the Banner last week incorrectly identifie-l the bank that was held up in Nashville. The story should have said it was the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank In the “Police Beat" section of last week’s Banner, it was stated that pedestrian Ruth Davts stepped in front of a bus before she was struck However, a bus passenger contended that Davis was halfway through the intersec­ tion when she was hit asks. "Shall a convention of elected dele­ gates be convened in 1995 to draft a general revision of the state constitution for presen­ tation to the slate s voters for their approval or rejection? B — would limit criminal appeals The proposed constitutional amendment would restrict a criminal defendant who pleads guilty or no contest from appealing his or her conviction without the permission of the court. Someone who pleads guilty or no con­ test to a crime now has the automatic right to appeal. C — is a referendum on auto insurance on Public Act 143 of 1993. Changes in insur­ ance under Proposal C would • Roll back auto insurance rates to November 1992 levels, with an average cut of 16 percent • Freeze the new rates for six months • Set medical benefits al SI million per accident or $5 million if the insured pays a higher piemium Unlimited benefits arc of­ fered now. • I’cople who cause accidents wouldn't be able lo sue far pain and suffering. Uninsured drivers and those over 50 percent at fault would be prevented from collecting dam- I ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 341 N Michigan Aw . IMm. Ml 46Q5S Sunday Ser vtcoa BMe Claaaea 10 a.m . War Mp II Evening Services 6 p * Wihiih; Ubfe Study 7 ■JB. Nrwaa Herron. Mmuner Rum MS-2938 BMe Survey ou vMaoamWelMMe Free BMe Cor mpondence Course THORNAPPIR VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. Wan Lake Rd Jeffrey A Arnect Psmor CWcb office phone M8-2M9 Senffiy worship 940 a m and JO45 a.m. Sunday Chddren'» church Tueadey prayer and sheet ±3* 9 30 a m Wednesday everxng service 6:30 p m Yomh (.roup mm WeMenday 6:30 p.m ufao Nuraery iilitilr far fat services BnM M whole tannty last MS. Sumfav Semn> - *» KMe School. Kk.JO ng W.vitap. 6:00 pen. U Womb. 7 00 p. HASTINGS ASSEMBLY OF GOD. 1674 Worn Suae Rond. Itafap. Mich fames A Cmp MB. ftfar Snmfay School *30 a.*.. cfaoaea far all apes Morwng Wonhip 1045 a.m Nonery pro­ mt* Soodoy Bimo rag Service. 6 p.OL WuMtuttey arm owe 7« p.m. m: limb rm i or JJ BMe Qott tapas 2 draph 7 or firm paodtK. Kida Club or Motor BMe Quia (agea 8-I2K Youfa Mmmrori or Toco BMe Qua 13-19); Aduh BMe Smdy Honiara ■OR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. M 37 Scmh « M-W CALVARY TEMFLL CHURCH OF GOD. 5CC E Bond. Hmtmgs Pastor Doug Davia Phone 646 6114. pastor 645-4060 dmrch Sunday School IOOO a.m.. WoaHup llO0a.m . Evcnmg Ser vce 600 p m Wedoraday Service - 700 p m Faciluy the <001*11 ^inrr* CRDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Out 11. I m Saab. Paator Bum BnMam Hume 623 2265 SmMay Schouim 1000a m. Wor ahip 1100 a m ; Eventag Service al 640p.m.; Wofaemfay Prayer BMe NASHVILLE AREA FT. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charfaa Fnher. Panor A mnmim of Si Roae Cafaohc Omrch. Haanagi Sunday Mom 6 30 a m HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Haaung Mulugan G Kent Kelter Paator Salty C Kelier. Director of Omatiaa Education Sunday — M Mi Md 1100 M.<-uug Worship Servaxs Nursery provided Broad cm of 9:30 aervax over WBCH AM rod FM. 9 30-10 50 Sunday School Classes far all ^ea 1030 Refreshments and Fellowship in the Duung Room. 11:20 Children's Church Monday - 7« Chnttian Educaion Committee meeting Tuesday - 7:15 Stephen Mmnterc Training Wednesday - 7 00 Chancel Char practice HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Road) Wdfamn Gartner. Pmtor Church phane mnuter ■ 943-2170 Coro mamicy Scrv ice Center number is 945-2361 Stfunfay services are SahbuD School at 9JO am (far ail ■pa. adMm and chddren) and Wot Mp Service at 1140 a m fam us - ‘* — ----- *----s. tor r i ayci_ 11 meeting~ uno i ueaoey 740-840 p.m. Our Community Service Center. 502 E Green Street. • open to the pubic Mow daya rod Wmfaeadaya, 9 00-12.40 aoou Donatuma of clothing in good, clean condittaa are accepted only durmg above boors If you arc m need of clothing please call 943-2361 far m aoDontmem WOODGROVE BRETHREN* CHRISTIAN PARISH. «U7 Coma Grove Road Pasta Ben Her r«< 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30 Wednesday even a* from 6OMW p m the youha meet at 4 e church, bring a aach teach WELCOME CORNh.BR UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3165 N Bramh^y. Hump Ml 49058 Paau* Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodfaad) 367-4061 ot Darlene Pickard. 645 5974 Wonfap Scrvces SmMay. *00am and llOOsrn . Snmfay School. 9:43 a m 4-H trams Mondays. 6:30 p.m. to 600 pm BMe Sandy. Waffiiadqn. 5:15 p.m at Delores Caapm. 801 Berber Rd.. Hnstmgs Mena Breakfast will be meeting the third Smwntey of each month until fur Mrranoe CaBMr riryhra Lewis at 945-5365 HRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E WotaBawn. Haat»<s. Midugan 9448004 Krvm Sborhcy. Semor Pte Jaras R. Barrett. Aaat Feasor. Sunday Services: Sunday School 9 45 am. Oaaaes for all afas; HROa.m Monuag Worahtp Semce. Jr. Church up to 4th Grade; 6-00. Evenae Service Wodneaday 6 30 Awaaa ChM. 740 p.m.. Teens m Houseman Had. 740 pm.. Adults Prayer iraetmg 8:15 p.m.. Aduh Char practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE, 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman Pte Sunday Services: 9:45 a.m. Sunday School Hour. 1140 a m Morning Wunhtp Service. 6.40 p m. Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00pm Services far Adults. Teem and Chddren The Church Page is Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses. hastotm savwtns a loan, fa Hastings snd Lies Odssss WtCMFUMHALHOMf Hastings FUXFAB mCOtFOtATBD of Hastings HAnOUAl. SAUK OT HASimOS Msmast F.0.I.C no HASTOTM SANMH AND MMIMOH 19U N Braadsray - Hastings BOSUY PHASMACV "PrwsertpUOns • - 11S S Jstlsrson - HAsrmns uanwactvsino co. Hsstmgs Mtchigsr HASTWet HMt GUkM PtOOUCTt, INC. 770 Cook Rd - Hastings. Michigan PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHUR H. 2601 Lacey Road. Dowling Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wngfa (6I6| 758 3021 church phone. (6lt>) 945 9200 (home phone). Sunday Service 9:30 am. Sunday School 1100 a m . Sunday Ivening Service 6 00 pm Prayer time Wednesdays. 7 00 p m Awana Program Thundayi 6 3041:30 p m. Ages 3 and 4 thru 5th and 6th grade QUIMRY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79; West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945^392 Sunday School .0 am. Worship II am.. Alter School Special Wednesday. 4 p.m. PO Bos 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 IT. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCasm Rd . Hasungs Ml 49058 Father Gate Jnhrara Vicar Phone 625 2050 (Dcteon) after 6 p m wrakdays or ail day weekends Sunday Morning Prayer 9 45 a m . Mam 1040 am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North Sr . Michael Amun. Pte Pte 945-9414 Sunday Nov 6 840 and 10 45 a m. Holy Ciwnmumon. 9 30 Church School (ail apes). 1045 Holy Baptism 640 Youfa Group Thursday . Nov 3 - 6 » Staff Sapp Cornu 8 00 AA Saanday. Nov 5 - 1000 First Communion. I .V’ Bapt Reh . 840 NA Monday. Nov 7 - 7 00 "B's Aboil Tone AAL program Tuesday. Nov 8 - 7 00 Cong Cotntn. Wednesday. Nov. 9 — 10 00 Wordwaschen. 740 Staff Supp Comtn ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S Jefferson Fader Chartes Ftsher Pmttw Santrday Mam 4:30 pm. Sunday MaaaesB OOa m ami 11:15 a m . CoafeaaKms Saturdav 4.404 30 pm HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN 7HURCH meets st 600 Powell Rd . I Rule east <4 Hastings Rus Sarver. Pastor EtnenUM. 945-9224 -urxfay Srr vteurc 9 45 a m BMe Ctea far all ^n. 1040 a m - Mormng Worship. 6 p.m. - Evening BMe Sandy 6 30 pm 5:30 Youth meeting with George and Barb Kaupte 94V9II6 Thursday: 7 30 p.m Prayer and BMe Study deal mg with life's problems Saturday. Nov. 12 — 6 p.m. Video update on The New World Order. The New Ape Movcmem. rad The United Nations HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, avnrr of Green and Church streets. Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945 9574 Barner free building with elevator to all floors broad cast of worship service over WBCH FM-AM at 10:30 a m SUNDAYS Sunday School 9 30 am. Coffee Fellowship I30 a m . W orship 1140 a m M>-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m. WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Chddren s Char Pre-tchool thru first grade 5 00pm. Second thru Sixth Grade 5 30 pm . Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m BMe Study 6 45 p m . Activates far Kids 6 45 p.m . First Wednesday of monh ts Game Night for all ages Oct 23 thru Nov 6 - Yout. Wreath Sates (« Bus Fund Saturday . Nov 5 - Con finnation Group field tnp Sundas. Nov 6 - All Samis Sunday special service in remembrance >•( those who have died in past year; Baptisms and Reception of New Membe.x Tuesday. Nov 8 - HiNooaers Pot luck'Program 12 00 noon Wednesday. Nos 9 - I' M Wonen Prayer Grmtp 11 30 am . I'M Women Lunchrsai and Pro­ gram by Man Pierce Oilcimer Group 12 (M) noon Friday . Nos 11 — Friends Group lo attend Thornappte Arts Council Radio Days program al Central Auditorium 8 00 p m SUPPORT GROUPS VIP's (Visually Impaired Per sons* 9 30 a.m first Friday <rf month September thru May. Nar­ cotics Anonymous 1240 Nawi Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8 til p m Thursdays. Al Arson 12 30 pm Wednesdays. Co­ Dependents Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 9 00 am Satur days Ti^m No 338 — 9 15 a m Thursdays ages • Offer good driver discounts. • (’onirol medical fees Supporters of l^oposal C say that it wtxild give drivers a choice of how much coverage they warned. Statistics show that only 249 out of three million iraffic-related injuries have exceeded $1 million Supporters also feel that rates wouldn't go up alter the six-month freeze because medi­ cal benefit costs and litigation costs would go down. Supporters include business and insurance interests, who say that premiums have been forced up by rising claim costs, increasing lawsuits and the need to build up financial reserves to cover big dams Opponents of the pruptnal argue that there is no guarantee that rates won't go up and that loopholes could cat up any rale cuts. Opponents include trial lawyers. Mothers Against Drunk Drivers and some medical care interest panics A state-wide vote of the proposal was forced after a petition drive by opponents af­ ter lawmakers originally approved a hill last year If not for the petition drive, it would have become law in April 1993. According to the latest figures available from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, the annual auto insurance premium in Michigan in 1992 was 13th highest in the country. P — is a proposal to establish a Michigan State l*arks Endowment Fund, increase the maximum allowable amount of funds in the Michigan Natural Resources Fund and elim­ Franca A. Oliver HUNTINGTON, TENNESSEE - Frances A. Oliver, 58 of Huntingdon, Tennessee and fonnerly of HastingVAIIegarVBellevue areas passed away Thursday, October 27,1994 al the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Huntingdon. Mrs Oliver was born September 8, 1936 in Flint, the daughter of Clark and Mary (Wells) Torrey. She was raised in the Hint area and attended schools there. She was married lo Norman F. Oliva on Nave-ba 12, 1955. She lived many yean in Eastings/Aliegan-Hopkins/Bellevue areas and fur the past year in Huntingdon, Tennessee. Mrs. Oliva was a homemaker. She is survived by son, Norman F. Oliva, Jr. of St Louis; three daughtas, Tina Shumate of Huntingdon, Tennessee, Eva Milla of Hamil­ ton, Stephanie Trimm of Allegan; nine grand­ children; sister, Sandra Greer of Greenfield. Tennessee; brother and wife, William and Kathy Torrey of Flint; fatha-in-law, Francis Oliva of Hastings She was preceded in death by ha husband, Norman Oliva on October 24, 1983. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Novemba 2 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Dr. Bufford W. Coe officiating. Bunal was in the Clarksville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the chanty of one’s choice Eva L. Moore GRAND RAPIDS - Eva L Moore, 89 of Grand Rapids and fonnerly of Hastings passed away Sunday. October 30, 1994 at the Michi­ gan Christian Home in Grand Rapids. Mrs Moore was tarn January 18, 1905 near Bloomingdale, theJaghta of Aaron Wilson and Mary Cathenne^outhm) Hoffman. She was raised in the Bloomingdale area and attended schools there. She received ha teacha's certification and taught in a country school near Williams Crossing in Kalamazoo County fa a time. Ha other employment included the Michigan State Hospital in Kalamazoo fa I few years. She was married to LaMont Lane September 23, 1927, marriage ending in divorce. Then married Grant Austin on June 16, 1951, he preceded ha in death June 19, 1968. She married Ralph Moore on July 3, 1971 and he preceded ha in death January 5.1987. She was also preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters. She was a memba of the Hastings Hope Uniled Methodist Church for many years. Mrs. Moore is survived by son and wife, Monte and Gkxia Lane of South Haven, son and wife, Philip “Gene’' and Sheila Lane of Petoskey; daughter and husband. Mary Lou and Thomas Dwan of Petoskey; step daughter and husband. Carol and Lyle Ergang of Middleville, step daugher and husband, Judy and Gary Kidda of Caledonia; step son, David Moore of Samoa; 16 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one sister, Nina Soonerberg of Wyandotte. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Novemba 2 at the Hastings Hope United Methodist Church with the Revercrxi James Fox officiating. Burial was in Irving Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Christian Home in Grand Rapids or the Hastings United Methodist Church. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Frank Beckhold LAKE ODESSA - Frand Beckhold. 99. of Lake Odessa, passed away on Wednesday. October 26, 1994 at Tendercarc Nursing Home of Hastings. He was born on Novemba 20,1894 in Odes­ sa Township the son of Aaron and Anna (Hell­ ing) Beckhold. He attended Lake Odessa schools. Mr. Beckhold married Lula Koutz in 1917. She preceded him in death in 1954. He married Zella Seckstone Hazzard in 1966. He wu a lifelong farma in the Lake Odessa area. Was a memba of the Fn u Bureau and was a director of the Bippley Set no! for many yean. He was also preceded in death by two sons. Fred Beckhold m 1984 and Richard Beckhold in 1970; a sister. Edith Berndt in 1990. Survivors are his wife, Zella; one grandson. Rocky (Mary) Beckhold of Portland; one granddaughter. Mn. Roger 'Defense) Manshum of Lake Odessa, 4 great­ grandchildren; three step-daughters. Mrs Norman (Marguerite) Short of Kalamazoo. Mrs. Ceal (Maxine) Torrey of Lake Odessa and Mrs. LaRue (Betty) McMillian of Lake Odessa: 12 step grandchildren and three step­ great-grandchildren. two daughters-in-law. Phyllis Beckhold of Sunfield and Edna Beck­ hold of Lansing. Funeral Services were held on Saturday. October 29th at the Koops Funeral Chapel. Lake Odessa with Reverend Keith Me Iva officiating. Burial in Lakeside Cemetery inate the diversion of dedicated revenue from the fund. The proposed constitutional amendment would: • fistablish a Michigan Stale Parks En­ dowment Fund lo be funded be certain roy­ alties. bonuses and rentals collected by the state from the drilling of oil and gas or min­ ing of minerals on state-owned land. • Require that money in the endowment fund be used to operate, maintain and im­ prove Michigan parks • Limn accumulated principal of the en­ dowment fund to S800 million with annual adjustment. • Increase the maximum principal of the Michigan Natural Resources Trust Fund from $200 million to $400 million WrrthaMcNee MIDDLEVILLE - Mn. Wretha McNee, 90, of Middleville, passed away on Monday, October 31, 1994 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She wis born on December 13, 1903 in Lebanon, Indiana, the daughter of Charles and Anna (Shirley) Gibbs. She was raised in the Freeport and Middleville areas and attended McNee School in Middleville and Logan School in Freeport. She was married to Guy McNee on May 19, 1921 in Caledonia Mrs. McNee was employed at Hastings Manufacturing Company for 16 yean. She was 8 salesperson for Avon for 35 yean. She was a memba of Pannalee United Methodist Church and the Pannalee Ladies Aid. Mn. McNee enjoyed sewing, knitting, making quilts, making foot stools, but most of all she wu a devoted homemaka and mother. Preceding ha in death were ha husband. Guy McNee in Novemba 23, 1979; son Clar­ ence i.lcNee in Novemba 20, 1989 and a son Howard Franklin McNee. Surviving are two daughters. Fern (Charles) Poland and June (Howard) Colburn all of Middleville; many grandchildren great­ grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services will be held on Thursday afternoon at 1.00 pan. at the Beel­ er Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagna officiating. Interment at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville Memorial contributions may be made to Pannalee United Methodist Church. I George Robert VanDu| HORTON - George Robert VanDis, 65. of Horton and formaly of Delton, passed away on Sunday, October 23, 1994 al his home. He wu born on April 24, 1929 in Holland. He wu Valedictorian of the 1946 DeltonKellogg Graduating Class. Mr. VanDis wu employed fa 30 years at James Riva Corporation, retiring in 1987. He served with the United States Marines during the Korean War He enjoyed gardening, fanning and cutting wood. He wu preceded in death by his wife, Patri­ cia in 1984; daughter Nancy Tilla in 1979; sister Sylvia Hop and brother Wayne VanDis. Survivors are four daughters, Melanie Fuhr­ man of Portage, Cheryl Paddock of Delton. Janice Wofford al Delton and Kay Brown of Hickory Corners; one son, Kim VanDis of Middleville; 12 grandchildren and seven great­ grandchildren. Cremation hu taken place at his request, no visitation a funeral service will be held. Private intoment will be held at Prairieville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, envelopes avail­ able at Williams Funeral Home in Delton LeoraB. Smith GRAND RAPIDS - Leora B. Smith. 85 of Grand Rapids and fonnerty of Hastings passed awsy Sunday, October 30, 1994 at the Michi­ gan Christian Home in Grand Rapids. Mn. Smith wu born May 9,1909 in Grand Rapids, the daughta of Charles and Olive (Potter) Benton. She wu raised in Dowagiac area and attended schools there. She went on to attend Western Michgan College, receiving ha teachers certification. She wu married to Gerald H. Smith on March 31, 1934. Mn. Smith taught school fa ova 30 yean in Hutings and area schools, retiring in 1962. She and ha nusband woe also engaged in farming in Rutland Township of Barry County fa many yean. She had lived in Grand Rapids fa the past ten yean from Hutings. She wu a memba of the First Baptist Church. Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Hany County Farm Bureau. Mn. Smith is survived by daughter, Geral­ dine Tobiu of Nashivlle, daughter and husband, Shirley and Clifford McKay of Tonapah. Nevada; son and wife, David and Julie Smith of Hastings; seven grandchildren; four great grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews. She wu preceded in death by ha husband. Gerald on March 30, 1976 and two sisters. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Novemba 2 at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Kevin Shockey and Reverend John McKay officiating. Bunal was in Rutland Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Chnstian Home. Michigan Heart Association a charity of one's choice. DELTON - Lura A. (Flint) Harrington of Delton and formerly of Battle Creek, pasaed away on Thursday, Octoba 27, 1994 at Ttarnapple Mana in Hastings. She was born on Decemba 3,1903 in Hill­ sdale County the daughta of Dean Emery and Eugenia (Abbott) Flint. The family moved to Foley, Alabama when she was six, returning to Battle Creek in time fa ha to begin high school. She remembered marching with the students in the rain to celebrate the ending of Wald War I. Site graduated from Battle Creek in 1922 with ceremonies in the old Post Theatre u the W. K. Kellogg Auditorium wu not completed. She began work fa Eugene Glass at the Dog Fancier Publishing Company one week before graduation. It wu up over Consumers Powa on State Street She married Joseph L. Hani ngtoo on Decemba 24, 1923 at ha parents home ca Green Street. They built a dcw home on Maple Terrace. They moved to their farm in Barry County in 1935. Mr. Harrington died in 1954. She moved to Delton in 1965 Also preceding ha in death were a sista, Gertrude Davis of Marshall, and five nieces. Surviving are ha daughters, Eugenia and husband Gerald Lyle Parka of Richland and Mn. (Ralph) Joy Peake of Nashville; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren. She wu a memba of Faith Unifed Method­ ist Church in Delton and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She also belonged to Delton Extension, Delton Golden Agers, Bernard Historical Society, East Baltimore Farm Bureau and had saved u Flint Family Historian for many years. She was also a memba of the Delton Inland Lakes Gardea Club and had taken many prizes with ha roses and various other flowers from ha bountiful garden Ha other hobbies include crocheting and knitting gifts fa ha grandchildren, quilt­ ing, gardening, traveling and eating out with otha senia citizens. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, Octoba 29, at Faith United Methodist Ctareh in Delton with Reverend William A. Hertel officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Faith United Methodist Church. Arrangements woe made by Williams Funderal Home in Delton. PlaulL. Ward HASTINGS - Paul L. Ward, 79, of North Broadway, Hastings, passed away on Wednes­ day, Octoba 26, 1994 at his residence. He wu born on March 26,1915 in Marion, Illinois, the son of Will and Zora (Smith) Ward. Mr. Ward wu raised in the southern Dlinote area and attended schools there. He moved lo the Freeport/Hastings area in 1984 from Ohio. He w as m xrr i cd to Mi 1 dred E. Ma dock on March 28, 1937 at Olmstead, Illinois. He was employed at Sec Wei's Pickle Company in Sl Joe, Indiana fa 21 years, retir­ ing in 1978. He had previously worked in a steel mill in Pl Wayne, Indiana, a defense plant in Chicago during World War 11 and was engaged in fanning. He wu a memba of the Assembly of God Church. Mr. Ward wu preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Doyle and Lindle Ward; sisters, Edith Mowery and Flora Kirkpatrick; four grandsons, Patrick Ward, William John Ward, Raymond Easley and Danny Davis. Surviving are his wife, Mildred; five sons and wives, Eldon and Virginia Ward of Mark Center, Ohio, Larry and Kaylene Ward of Alga Ohio, Carl and Sherrie Ward of Bryan, Ohio, Kenneth and Theresa Ward of Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Dennis and Vickie Ward of Alga, Ohio; five daughters, Lems Davis of Hastings, Shirley Buttermore of Butter, India­ na, Lorretta and Ray Milter of Leipsic, Ohio, Linda and Bruce Rogers of Middleville and Rita and Larry Wright of Katy, Texas; 26 grandchildren, 27 great-granddxildren; brotha and wife, Earl and Dorothy Ward of Peru, Indiana; brotha. La Vern Ward of Payne, Ohio; sister and husband, Dolly and Bob Achenbach of Cairo, Illinois; sister-in-law, Bessie Ward; many neices, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 29th at Wren Funeral Home in Hut­ ings with Reverend James A. Campbell and Reverend Ray Milter officiating. Burial was at the Freeport Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. Have an opinion? Write us a letter! The Hastings BANNS) P.O. BOX B Hastinge. Michigan 49066 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 — Page 7 Costume party and contest held at Bowens Mill Saturday A hay ride with big draft horses pulling the wagon was available lor the children who come to Bowens Ml for an old fashioned costume party and games Kafka-Bowerman plan May 20 wedding Bryce and Vicky Horanson are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter Traci Lea to Randy Lee Bowerman. the son of Fred and Pat Bowerman Randy is a 1986 graduate from Thomapple Kellogg High School He then went on to Arizona Automotive Institute where he pur­ sued an associates degree and currently works ■ Grand Rapids Traci is a 1994 graduate from Hastings High School and is starting college in January. They will be having an outside wedding at the home of Randy's parents The wedding will be this spring on May 20. 1995 Morton-Vann to wed Nov. 19 Maurice and Esther Morton of Hastings are pleased to announce the engagement of lheir daughter Angela Rcnae to Joseph Scott Vann, son of Mr. Joe Vann and Ms. Mary Tumes. Angela is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by H A L Caledonia. Scon is a 1993 graduate of Hastings High School and is employed by Gordon Mfg. of Grand Rapids A November 19 wedding is planned. Britney (left) and Kaysee Raab try their luck finding coins in the com at the special day for Idds at Bowens Mill Ev­ eryone who tried found money LEGAL NOTICES: Endsleys to observe golden anniversary Rentz-Hause exchange vows Kathy Jo House and Bill Rentz were united in mamage on Sept 2. 1994. The attendants were Diane Farley, maid of boner. Bryon Hubbell, best man. Kathy's children were also attending David. Dusty and Daniel The groom and bride honeymooned up north and now reside in Hastings. The groom and bride would like to give an extra special thank you to: Thelma Williams, grandmother. Sue Williams, aunt; Laura Davis, sister. Peggy Norris, cousin and Plane Farley, very dear triend Without any of you none of this would have been possible Write us a... LETTER! The I IMtogi BAWER talonmit nd encourages Man to the •dtor at • maona at expressing an opinion or a point oi*aw on aubjects oi current general intonet. Send letters to: Letters to the EtStor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastrtngs, Ml 49058 Arnold and Dorothy Endsley. Sr. of Hickory Comers will celebrate their 50th an­ niversary with a reception on Nov. 12. 199* at 5 30 p.m. Arnold Endsley married Dorothy (Lucille; Denny on Nov. i 1. 1944 m Wauseon. Ohio Hastings High Quiz Bowl team wins The Quiz Bowl team from Hastings High School defeated Corunna High School m Quiz Bowl competition on Oct. 18. the cope li lion was held at WKAR-TV in East Lansing, and will be televised on Dec. 3. The team, captained by Aaron Schantz, consists of Erin Parker. Amanda Jennings and Alex Zbtciak RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP On November 8, 1994 the voters of RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP will have the opportunity to vote on one (1) proposal that will affect the operations of our Township. NO PROPOSAL NO. 1 Shall the authorized charter Com No. 93-000T»l CM S PLAMWB1 COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, o federally chortorad credit union. He was a self-employed contractor until 1973 u hen he became maintenance supervisor for Gull l^ke Community Schools He retired m 198* Since their marriage she has been a homemaker. He ts a member of American Legion Post 484 She is a member of the American Legion Auxiliary of Pnrt 484. The cekbrao-.i will be held al St. Jerome Catholic Church in Bank Creek and is being hosted by their children. Jerie Nutty of Knob Nosier, MO. Pat Sonicksen of Three Rivers. Nancy Johnson of Battle Creek and Arnold Endsley. Jr., of Hickory Comers. They have 12 grandchildren and two great­ grandchildren — NOTICE — YES tar «m Ciwh of Barry NOT1CC OF SALE Hm*. BMard M. Stamter (P2O41B) millog* for general operating purposes in Rutland Charter Township, which os reduced by the required milloge rollback is currently .8614 mills, be increased by .1386 mills (13.86 cents per $1,000 of SEV) for levy upon taxable property in the Township for the years 1995 through 2004 inclusive, to offset the milloge rollback and to raise estimated increased revenue of $6,800 in the first year of the levy? We would ask that each registered voter carefully consider this proposal when going to the polls on TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 1994 and costing your ballot. Daniele Rosenberg is a dinosaur, while her brother Luke (beck) portrays a while tiger Many colorful costumes were displayed at Bowens Mil Saturday as part ot the costume party and contest. The contest is to see who can run fastest with a befioon between the knees Mom gives tips Hastings seniors Advanced Placement scholars Seven students at Hastings High School have been named AP Scholars by the Colkgc Board, in recognition of exceptional achieve­ ment on the colkgc-levcl Advanced Place mem (AP) examinations. Approximately 10 percent of America s graduating seniors have taken one or more AP Examinations. Only about 12 percent of the more than 459.000 tudents who look AP Ex­ aminations in May 1994 performed at a suffi­ ciently high level to merit such recognition. At Hastings High School one student. Scott P. Krueger, qualified for the AP Scholar with Honor Award by earning grades 3 or above on four or more AP examinations, with an average exam grade of at least 3.25. Six students qualified for the AP Scholar Award by completing three or more AP ex­ aminations with grades of 3 or higher. They are Eugene L. Haas. Daniel T. James. Jason A. Kaiser. Lon T Me Keough. Aaron J Rankin and Jeremy A. Strouse AP examinations, which students take in May after completing chalknging colkgelevel courses at their high school, arc graded on a 5-pomt scale (5 is the highest). Most of the nation's colleges and universities award credit or placement for grades of 3 or higher, and more than 1.300 institutions award a year of credit to students with a sufficient number of qualifying grades There are 29 examina- tions offered in 16 disciplines, each consisting of multiple-choice and free-response (essay or problem-solving) questions. JAMES E. SIMMGTON and JANET F SIMINGTON Jointly and severally. and ROSALIE ANN MAYFORD Defendants Stephen L. Haslett (PI4725) STEPHEN I. HASLETT P.C. Attorney lor P.aintrH 141 East Bridge Street Plainwell. Ml 49080 (616) 685-9877 Nona IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment entered by the Circuit Court for rhe County of Barry on the 7th day of October. 1993. In favor of PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, as PtointtH. and against JAMES E. SIM­ MGTON and JANET E. SIMMGTON. Defendants the Barry County Sheriff or bis appointed deputy will soil at publk sale to the highest bidder, at the east entrance of the Courthouse, in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan. on Thursday, the 9th day of December. 1994 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon, the property situated in rhe Village of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and describ­ ed as follows. to-wtt: Lot 7 ot the Supervisors Plat of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plot thereof as recorded in Uber 2 of Plats on page 74. STEPHEN I. HASLETT P.C. Doted: September 20. 1994 By: STEPHEN I. HASLETT (PI4725) (11/1) Have Something to Sell? 24-HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK Happy 35th Anniversary Pastor Lester DeGroot WE LOVE YOU! Nashville Baptist Church �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3. 1994 LEGAL NOTICE nonci or MOffTGAM FOMCLOMMf BAU Dotouh having boon made In the conditions of o certain mortgage made the 21st day ol January •«ecuted by RKKY NCYMClYfR os Mor tgagor ta BARRY COUNTY LUMBER doing bus^wss at Hastings Michigan. os Mortgagee and recorded In the Office ol the Register of Deeds for Barry County Michigan, on January 24. 1994 in liber 999 of mortgages, on Page 648 on which mortgage there is claimed ot the dote ol this notice Four Thousand Thirty Four and 90 100 (54 034 90! Dollars lor principal and interest, interest from the dote of January 21. 1994. at the roto of 10% per­ cent. no suit or proceeding at low or in equity hov Ing boon Instituted ta recover the debt, or any port of the debt, secured by said mc'tgoge and the power of sole in said mortgage co > tamed ho* ».~'g become operative by reason of default Notice is hereby given that on Thursday November 10. 1994 at 11 00 a m at the East en­ trance ol the Courthouse in the City of Hostings that being the place lor holding the foreclosure soles lor the County of Barry, there will be offered lor soie and sold to the highest bidder ot public auction of venue for the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo and unpaid upon said mortgage together with interest thereon at (10%) percent per annum, and os otherwise specified in sold mortgage together with the logoi costs and charges lor sole including the attorney fees os provided by low in said mortgage, the lands and pr emises in said mortgage mentioned and describ­ ed as follows, to-wit: leH 249 and 246 and part of Lot 244 doscnbed os commencing ot the corner common ta lots 244 and 249. thence South 41 degrees 43 East X feet thence Northeasterly 100 loot thence North 41 degrees 43 West 30 feet, thence Southwesterly to beginning, oil being in Algonquin Laho Resort Pro perties No. 2 according ta the recorded plat thereof os recorded in Libor 2 of plats Page 63 Rutland Township Barry County. Michigan The length of redemption period under M S A . Section 27 A.3340 M C I Section 600 3240 (1948) is sis (6) months. Doted September 2B. 1994 SCGCL HUDSON GEE 8 FISHER Jeffrey I Youngsmo (P40993) Attorney tor Barry County Lumber BUSINESS ADDRESS 607 N. Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616)949-3495 (11'3) File No 93 233 DZ Hon. Richard M Shuster RICHARD WHDALL Plain tiH PAMELA WEEDALL. Defendant STEPHANIE S FEKKES (P43949) Attorney for Defendant SJEGEL HUDSON GEE 8 FISHER 607 N. Broadway Hastings. Mi 49058 (616) 949-3495 At a session of said Cour*, held in the Circuit Courtroom in the City ol Hostings Borry County Michigan this 1 7th day of October 1**»4 PRESENT Honorable Richard M. Shuster Circuit This matter having come before the Court pur suont ta the Notice of Default and Notice of Re­ quest for Judgment and the Court being otherwise duly informed in the promises now therefore IT !S HEREBY ORDERED that Richard Woodoll Plaintiff in the above entitled cause in which Defendant soohs a Judgment of Divorce, shall file on Answer or take other action perm.tlod by low or Court Rule on or before the day ol November 3 1994. by filmg on answer or other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court 220 W Court Street. Hastings. Michigan 49056 and that should Defendant foil to take such action, on Order will be entered against him for the relief demanded in the Complaint filed in this cose IT tS FURTHER ORDERED ANO ADJUDGED that o opy of th.s Order shall be published once ooch wooh m the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks and a proof of publication shall be filed in this Court Drafted by: StophameS Fehkos SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 8 FISHER 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (11/3) Ann Landers Pay for cat's death Dear Ann Landers: I own a dog. my on­ ly pet I keep "Bozo" in a fenced yard and do not allow her to roam the neighborhood. One morning, however. Bozo found her way out of my yard. While she was on the loose, she attacked my neighbor’s cat The cal was senously wounded during what must have been a brutal fight. The vet trieu very hard for three days to save her. but un­ fortunately. all his noble efforts failed, and finally, the cat had to be euthanized I felt very bad about this and acknowledged full responsibility. 1 told the owners to send me the vet’s bill and that I would take care of it. A week later, the bill arrived, and I wrote them a check for the full amount After 1 paid the bill, it dawned on me that their cal was roaming loose. the same as my dog. Weren’t they equally responsible for this attack? One community just passed a law sating that cats must be controlled when outdoors and kept on a leash, the same as a dog. This is suning to make sense to me I am going to school full-time, and the bill, while not unreasonable, was most of a month's wage for me. What do you think, ann? Should 1 have offered to share the expense equally with my neighbors instead of paying tb~ whole bill? — Dogged in Colorado. Dear Dogged The facts are: Your dog killed the neighbor’s cat You were very decent about it and paid the cat’s medical treatment. Let this be the end of it. To try to re-open th., case (which you would probably lose) would be costly in terms of time, money and energy, plus los­ ing the goodwill of your neighbor. Forget it. Keep reading for another dog-cat tettei: Meg Hackett Carrier for Court of Appeals Cats and dogs Michael W. MacLeod D.C. Treatment Of MacLeod • HEADACHES • NECK & ARM PAIN • MIDDLE BACK k SHOULDER PAIN • LOW BACK k LEG PAIN Nou Accepting New Patients 948-3170 128 WEST CENTER Comer of Church A Chiropractic Center Downtown Hastings PALMER GRADUATE OPEN 6 DAYS by Appointments ELECT Dear Ann Landers: Recently, you ran a letter from a jogger in Alburquerque con­ cerning the city’s cat overpopulation pro­ Hem. I was disappointed by your response defending cats. You were comparing apples to oranges when you brought dogs into the picture. Dogs have nothing to do with the city’s overpopulation of cats It is abusive and cruel for any owner of a domestic pet, cat or dog, to allow it to roam the streets You said cats do not bark and annoy the neighbors, but cats cannot lead a blind per­ son through the streets and return him or her safely home. Cats cannot alert a deaf person to the fact that the phone is ringing, a visitor is at the door or a fire alarm is sounding. Cats cannot detect illegal drugs or predict epileptic seizures. So, please. Ann. when you address the issue of careless C4t owners, please leave dogs and their owners out of it. Albuquerque obviously has a problem, but "trapping" the cats is not a viable solu­ tion. Spay and neutering laws should be en­ forced. as well as stricter laws on letting cats roam free off their owners* property. If you are a "cat person," don’t let it blind you to the feet that the city has a problem. Encourage city officials to ensure the safety of its feline population — Canine Public STAT! Relations in Minneapolis. Dear Canine: Your letter made a great deal of sense 1 bow to your superior wisdom. Thanks for writing. LET’S TALK FACE THE FACTS! Our state representative picked his personal friend, not an experienced candidate to be your next state representative. This was not done because of qualification but, rather on political favor owed. This is why my opponent flip-flops and tries not to take a stand on issues. Lack of experience. Ask yourself, where does he stand? My opponent wants politics as usual. He and his campaign have been packaged by our state rep and the professional politicians in Lansing. Funded and endorsed by the big money ‘special interest groups' which try to convince you the voter he has more experience than he has. I stand on my proven accomplishment as a leader, in Barry County. I am what I am a businessman, local leader and rancher. Do you want an experienced proven leader, that will represent the entire district, or his friend? Part for by EtJwarQs for State Rapretonativa. 3793 Gun LaM Road. Hastings. Ml 490M Treasurer Richard Thomas Harold Richard Barnum. Hickory Comers and Kathleen May Warner. Hickory Corners. James Albert Van Noty. Battle Creek and Michelle Diane Briggs. Hastings Ronald Jay King. Hastings and Mary Beth Merrill. Hastings Delbert Martin Billings. Nashville and Katherine Ann Labine. Nashville. Date Douglas Burstey. Woodland and Kay Kereme Hayes. Woodland Neal Lawrence Jones. Middleton. CT and Kelsey Jo Crutienden. Middletown. CT Donald George Steward, Niagara Falls. Ontario and Joanne B Norton. Shelbyville. Ml Gem of the Day: If opportunity came disguised as temptation, one knock would be enough. 66969 Bathroom safety Dear Ann Laaders: I am a single father who recently had the pleasure of taking my 4-year-old daughter to her first major league football game. A problem arose when 1 need­ ed lo visa the bathroom. It suddenly occurred to me that it was no simple matter. 1 didn’t feel comfortable taking "Alice** in­ to the men’s room, especially white I was us­ ing it, and 1 certainly could not go into the women’s room. Leaving my daughter outside white I went into the men’s room was likewise u»-acceptable. What do you suggest under the cir­ cumstances? I’m sure many single parents have faced this same dilemma What’s your solution? — Nowhere to go in N.Y. Dear Nowhere in N.Y.: Stadiums and ball parks have security guarte You could in­ struct your daughter to stand by the guard and wait for you and. of course, thank him for keeping an eye on her. I'm sure it would not be the first time the guard’s cooperation was sought for this purpose Under no cir­ cumstances should you evr leave your child alone in a public place. Story of a ring Dear Am Loaders: Can you use one more wedding-ring story? 1 promise you this one will be a lime different. "Sweetie** and I were both boro in 1910. In 1940, she was teach mg in a small town high school. I was considered a good solid ranch cowboy. When our wedding day was close at hand. 1 was prepared to buy her a ring. I asked her what kind ot stone she wanted, and she said. "Don’t buy me a ring, please, dear, let’s take that money and buy a cow instead. ’’ Now. 54. years later. Ann, we own a ranch here in cr.-itral Kansas With our son. we have 300 to 400 cattle the year round, all raised by us, and the blood from that first cow is in the herd today. P S. Some time after our wedding. I sur prised Swettle with a nice diamond ring. She seldom wore it, and God knows where it is to­ day. When the good Lord gave me a wife, he picked the best one he had J usi sign me Grateful in Kansas Dear Kansas What a beautiful love story. I don't know when I’ve read a lovelier one Thank you for a genuine upper 2nd time around? Dear Ann Landen: That tetter from the grandmedier who wanted to raise her grand­ son because the boy’s mother was so in­ competent was the last straw. Has it ever oc­ curred to anyone to ask who raised that in­ competent mother? If the grandmother did such a lousy job with HER child, why should she be given the opportunity to screw up another generation? Dcn’t get me wrong. Ann. I have six grand­ children If some disaster should befall their parents that woudl prevent them from taking care of the children, I would certainly accept the responsibility of nurturing my grandchildren. I feel, however, that grandparents were not meant to rear children. They have done their tour of duty and deserve the luxury of resting on their laurels. — Marina del Rey. Calif. Dear Marina: 1 agree. Mother Nature knew what she was doing when she cut off the childbearing years in the early 40s. While the older moms may have the wisdom and patience bora of experience, they often lack the physical stamina. Gon of the Day: Diamonds are only chunks of coal that stuck to their jobs. • 666* Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? ' Nuggets and Doozxes * * is the answer Send a seif-addressed, long, business-sizi envelope and a check or money orderfor $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send M) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate Inc. Lqfce Odessa NEWS We are indebted to the Lake Odessa Chamber of Commerce and Fred Wtselogte in particular for making available a copy of the Community Calendar each month. Groups planning events are advised to call to have their happenings listed on a future calendar or to call when setting a date to avoid conflict with other major events. The Lakewood Habitat meeting is Thurs­ day, Nov. 3. at 7:30 p.m. The VFW breakfasts continue Sunday mor n ngs. beginning at 7:30. They also host bingo g unes Monday nights. The Odessa Township Board meets Mon­ day, Nov. 7. at the Page building at 8 p.m. Election day is Tuesday. Nov 8. How rare to have two candidates for state representative with local ties — one resident and one businessman. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet next week Thursday, Nov. 10. at Lake Manor Karen Zook of Clarksville will bring a modem history program on the boat people of Florida. More recruitment will be made for baked goods and help for Christmas Round the Town Nov. 25 and 26. Help is needed for Saturday. Nov. 19. for decorating the tree for the depot. Workers have made progress in the utility closet at the depot and in other areas. Women’s Fellowship will meet Wednes­ day. Nov. 9. Bl the First Congregational church al 1:30 p.m. The season is winding down for installation of Eastern Star officers al all the nearby chapters The turkey dinner was held Sunday by the local chapter The next regular chapter meeting will be on Tuesday. Nov 8. Some local members attended installation al the Brookfield chapter south of Charlotte laM week. The Rev. Emerson Minor of Plainwell was in town last week, taking the scenic route to Saranac for the estate auction of his late cousin. Betty Sherwood. He slopped at Cen­ tral UM Church, where he had been an in­ terim pastor in 1986. He was delighted to sec the new stairway, new restrooms, two new meeting rooms and other changes being made to render the church and hall barrier free. The cornerstone was laid last week. Due to denominational mergers over the yean, the church has three names on the three cor­ nerstones. In 1904, it was the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1961. the name is smiply Central Methodist The 1994 marker reflects the name change from the 1968 union of Methodist to E.U.B. churches Mrs Tom Weinberger of Bu .hanan was here for the weekend, visaing her mother and sister due to the funeral of her step­ grandfather. Frank Beckhold. Pallbearers were grandsons-in-law from the Hazzard family and great-grandsons of the Beckhold family. Hate McCartney was a medical patient al Pennock Hospital last week The Dennis Seiffertein family spent the weekend with their Rohrbocher parents before the elders make their Florida exodus. Carol and family live near Lake Huron. LEW NEWMAN for County Commissioner Orangeville — Yankee Springs Twp Workers continue the tidying process along Jordan Lake Highway. Work has been done for the curb and gutters at every intersection. One feels like Rip VanWinkle when driving along the rural roads, which were closed for so many weeks. A new house is going up on the east side of the highway immediately south of Goodemoot Road, which marks the town line between Odessa and Berlin townships. In town the village section of the county road is now dnveabte even though work remains to be done. The man holes are protected by orange barrels and more tarvia is to be laid. If one was eastbound on M-50 on Sunday night he might have wondered white driving in the area of Elm Road whal he was seeing in the southeast. Was it an early lighted Christmas tree? Was it a silo strung with lights? As one continued, he wondered "Is it a derrick?" Yes. on Jackson Road at the south end of the Steve Leonard farm there is a lighted derrick where a petroleum company is drilling for natural gas. A check with neighbor Fred Morris bring the report that 16 such wells are being drilled in Ionia County. One of them is on the Roger Allen farm just north of Goodemoot on Jordan Lake Highway. The next benefit dinner for Lakewood Christian School will be this week Friday. Nov. 4. at the Congregational Church dining rooms. The former John Bower home at the dead end of Second Avenue, adjacent to the East Elementary playground has been demolished, likely in preparation for new building. This is the second location north of Fourth Street. Death came on Sunday. Oct. 23. at the Ionia Hospital to Eleanor Powell. 91. of Ronald Township. Her husband. Stanley, was in the Michigan Legislature as a sate representative at two times in his lifelong career of being a champion of Michigan agriculture. In 1977. the Ionia County Health Department closed (he 4-H food tent at the Ionia Free Fair and that incident highly in­ censed this lady since she felt that the pies served were of as good quality and produced under as clean conditions as that in many restaurants. Tlxr editor of her local paper challenged her to do soinethmg about it and he could give her a lot of press She contacted members of most of the Granges. Farm Bureau groups, churches in the county and assembled on a scheduled date so many peo­ ple eager to protest the departments’ actions that the meeting had to be moved across the street to the city council chambers. You may be sure there was plenty of media coverage. The upshot was that when the legislature met on its first date in January 1978, Rep. Sanlcy Powell was ready to introduce a bill exemp­ ting such local groups from the regulations. The bill went through committees with nary a dissenting vote. It became known as the Pie Bill, as it wound its way through the system. , When the day came for passage. Eleanor was escorted by her husband to his seat — the first time she was ever on the floor of the House during a session — and introduced as the in­ spiration for the bill. On the day Gov. William Milliken signed, there were cameras and reporters aplenty and immediately follow­ ing. ladies from Ionia County served 68 home-baked pies to the legislators and reporters along with the governor The story was picked up by Associated Press on several occasions. Liktey Eleanor and her pies probably had more national press than did her husband for all his years as a lawmaker. However, his “Notes from Ingleside Farm." which ran for more than 30 years in the Michigan Fanner probably had more readership �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3. 1994 — Page 9 The Ray W. Erway Story (Part 11) By Joyce F Wembrecht Ray Erway wa* a mail carrier, firxi out of the post office at Shultz and then out of the Hastings post office When he wax in his eighties, he wrote the story of his life. In 1948. he wrote: “On Jan. 6. 1948. 1 went to warn Orv against the Smith Dairy deal I had supper at Jacobsen s. Mother Otis ts ill. Oa Jan 27. I saw a herd of deer west of Gorham's. Mn. Angel died on Jan. 6 and Fred Clarv on Feb. 3. “Frances had t D A C operation at Pen­ nock Hospital. with Dr Loftdahl and Dr Keller doing the surgery I took Bob Otis lo Pennock for an appendectomy on Feb. 6 and brought him home again on March 2. I took him to Nashville on March 17 to have his inci­ sion checked While I was there. I had Dr LoAdall examine my mid-ships and he ordered X-rays On March 20 I had the X rays. Detoured around by Cloverdale “On March 30, we took Mother Otis to Pruneck Mr. W»hse put control on the Spartaa refrigerator for us About 13 inches of snow at the end of the month “I broke the drive shaft of the Ford truck King came out after it . I got the First brume grass seed of Charles Ford at Pine Lake School for 20 cents a pouad. On April 22. I plowed Chet's garden and took the Ferrises to Holland Mickey drove “Tom Myers inspected the route on May 4. Everything was fine. Little Louie Gusmondo died and hts funeral was on May 12 During May the Wikses. as well as Fred and Ethel Anders, spent lime at the lake with ns. We had fish, new potatoes and peas for dinner. The Rev. Wiltse spoke at Rutland Cemetery on May 31. “Dad Aagel rode the mail route wnh me oa June 8 Children's Day ptcasc was held at the lake. There were 30 there. On June 20, wc went to Louie's with Skip. Ruth and Dwight and Genevieve, as well as Orv’s. “On June 24. wc left for Tulsa. Okla. We drove nearly to Rollo. Mo . 610 miles. We then stopped at the Will Rogers museum and then went on to Don's. We had a good time We left there on July 2 and arrive home oa Ju­ ly 6. 1 was back on the mail route July 7. “1 finished making the hay and began combmmg wheat We had a fish fry at Motts on I* 10. There were 24 people there for the men! “1 collided with the Brill Milk truck south of Areas a sideswipe, nothing serious Oa Ju­ ly 25, the Edmands and Femsea. aad Fred Md EUaa Snuth were with us a the tekc. “I ordered a blade for the tractor oa Aug. 6 aad put four-meh tne in the ditch and covered them for the dnvewuy 1 bladed the road east of Hogback. “There was a pieme at Charlton Road on Aug 12. Skip caught four bass “On Sept. 4. Stale Trapper Hummel was at the Coast rvation Club Howard Ferris came and got the combine and truck to harvest lheir beam. Don Foreman was buried oa Sept. 18. Abo. Trooper BilI of the Slate Mee gave a talk al the Conservation Club The parking lot al the post office was tarmacked on Sept. 29. “We began husking corn on Oct. 5. I went to nail orenaro ano got tnrre ousneis ot appart and then on to Caledonia for a gear for the leveling device. We then stopped to aee Aunt Look She was in bed "We went to Delton with the Eagteharts on Nov. I. 1948. to sec the Babe Ruth story Oa Nov. 6. I got five air tires of D. Goodyear We set whilewood trees at the lake. The Rcpologies celebrated thetr 50th aantvenary at the church on Nov. 13. “Nov. IS. 1948. wm the first open deer season in lower Michigan in 50 yean. Howard (Ferro) got a buck oa Nellie Mead's 40 acres north of Bowen Lake. Cunningham got one near Dagat Lake “On Nov. 30. I took Frances to get her glasses fitted Forest wm killed by a runaway team. I had left Frances and Eva at Wayne Williams I got them home and notified W Havens 1 attended the fimeral of the wife of Mark Garrison at Dehor “Hubert McCallum wm buned on Dec. 10 ami Jimmy Dibble s funeral m Middleville wm oa Dec. II. “Don aad Joan are at Orv’s. On Dec. 26. the church was so cold that we came here for the service. Robm. Pat aad Denny were bap­ tised. Vai was born oa Dec. 26 to Maxine and Orville “January 1949 started out with us moving The Erway Home on Goodwill Road. TERRY GEIGER Republican for State Representative the willow tree from the **nnis courts. On Jan. 4 s-nd 5, the Baldwins came wt»h their outfit and dug 100 yards of marl Orville caught a 7^-pound pickerel at Bowen Lake. On Jan. 22. Dwight and Genevieve purchased at Easy washer There was very little snow throughout the month of January. “On Feb 15. 1949.1 lost control of the car on the north side of the hill north of Sidney's (Hull). I sprung the right front wheel “I helped the Reverend Wiltse with the new bulletin board on Feb 18 February was unusually warm and dry. “On March 6. we went with the Ferrises and the Eckhardts to Holland in his car Head Lake is open, the ice is pretty well cleared out. Another visit from another woodchuck on March 9. “There were three inspectors at the post of­ fice on March 14. I took Frances to Holland oa March 20. Gary Lee Ferris had been bom r- March 14. 1949. He was baptized al Good wi church on April 17. The roads were very good during the spring thaw. “On April I. Frances took a second metabolism lest under the care of Dr. Finnie. On the 9th she had her glasses straightened at Caledonia again. “They towered the ceiling m the church in April of 1949 and Ted Zeigler got a new trac­ tor. Frances saw Dr. Laird again and on May 3 she entered Pennock Hospital under the care of Dr Finnie She had thyroid surgery on May 18 and came home on May 25 “There was a postmaster check oa May 10. The route checked out fine. The Rev. Wiltse spoke at the Rutland Cemetery again this year, on May 30 “1 had four rear hub bolts off when 1 reach­ ed Hallock's. Goodyear's men brought another car out and took ours in for repairs. Frances had to have another metabolism test, but she rode in with Russell We had a frost on June 8. 1949. “Forty of us met at the lake for dinner on June 19. “On July 28. we bought a new refrigerator of Lawrence Appliances. "On June 29. John and Edwina came John helped finish up the haying John and family went to Shephard on July I and on July 14 foey went to Davis “1 spent my vacation combining wheal and oats On July 29. the Rev. Wiltse and 1 set the bulletin board "W. Parker had a collision on Aug. 2. On Aug. 16. Richard MiUeson and I fished We went to Irving to the orchard to get fruit. On Aug 31. I helped Fred (Smith) get a $50 Model T Ford of the Universal Garage. 1 bought 300 pounds of speltz at Nashville and ou Sept. 10 got a new pump Harold and Manon Smith had to put in a new screen. “Vai raught 18 bass and crappies on the lake. Sept. 20 Frances had to get back to sec Dr. Laird and on Sept. 28. she had to have her glasses straightened again. “Minnie Gorham had an operation at Borgess Hospital. Jot Smith, retired mail car­ rier from Woodland was buned Sept. 23. but we didn't get there. Frances Erway ready to tend the bagger on the combine, taken on July 20. 1943 A COMMITMENT TO OUR COMMUNITY John and Ray Erway. “Our dog. Brownie, was gone for a week but came back We got our new car home on Oct. 1. 1 combined c toverseed and put out 1,000 pine trees and finished the potatoes. “Frank and Lulu Waters celebrated their 50th anniversary “The McDonalds put on the Comer at ion Club program. They furnished yellow transparent apples. “On Nov. 7. the Hubbells' barn burned white they were shredding corn. I helped them to put in stanchions on the 8th. Bishop Reed came to our church to do a re-dedication of it. “1 hunted deer, but in vain. No venision this year We look the eloverseed to Wayland to sell and then went to see Dr. Laird. The last week of November they were grading the road along the Hines property. "I had a close call with Sidney Hull on the road north of Pine Lake on Dec. 8. On Dec. 18. Beret was bora to John aad Edwina. Don and Joan arrived home for Christmas, which we had here. On Dec. 27. Shirley Smith was married. “I caught five muskrats, which 1 sold for $4.50 It was a very mild December with rain instead of snow so the reads were flooded on the crossways. The pullets are laying well. “Don and Joan left on Jan. 1. 1950. On Jan. 2. Rankin Hart died. January was warmer than normal. On Feb. 14. Wayne Lester backed into me at Conrad's. Mickey went io work in Grand Rapids for Dr. Gilbert on Feb 20 Mrs HubbelI died on Feb 21 snd Mrs. Showerman was buried on Feb. 27. The grade at S A S Bait Shop was bad. On Feb. 28th there were 39 cars stuck on the grade. ' M ins went to Pennock Hospital on March I and the first robin was seen The blackbirds were back by March 9. Mother Otis was taken to Pennock by ambulance “George Swanson rode the mail route with me on the 14th of March and again on March 21. Parker was stuck four times on March 23. On the 25th. 1 used the tractor on eight mites of the rouse. Brown got a new car on March 25 and Parker a new rear end for $70 on March 28. 1 had the substitute on that day. On March 30. 1 got stuck west of the Grange Hall. Charley brought the tractor over. 1 went around by Cloverdale on the 31st and had an ulcerated molar pulled by Truesdell. “Ob April 12. Podur.k Hill was impassable 1 left the car at Chet's. I had a brake cylinder raised IQ.-inch on the car frame. I was mak­ ing the nx .e by the regular way by the 15th, but there wa.- so much mud that brakes scrub­ bed out. “We weal to Holland on April 22. over 65 mites of detouring around water hole. Very few decent days during the whole month and only a few days taht the route could be made as laid out. Mnay days the mileage was over 70 mites. ■ “Tom Myers did a route check on May I, 1950. Everything was fine. Brought Mother Otis home from the hospital. She had been there since March 7. This was May 12. “In May, sowed 40 pounds Utah alfalfa. On May 27. the men served at mother and daughter banquet. We took the Rine girts. Mickey and Vai were here on May 27 also. On the 27th we went to the Middleville Cemetery and to Rutland Cemetery on the 30th. I set out Pascal celery on May 31st. “June II. 1950. found the Milteson and the Wiltses at the lake for supper. On June 16. 1 began haying. We have a new minister, the Rev. Tweedy Delores’ wedding was on June 13. We went to Lansing with Dunns on the 25th and saw Dr Laird in Grand Rapids on the 27th "Geological survey on July 1. 1950. shows Head Lake at 90 ele vat ion and Pine Lake at 892 "The Sunday School picnic was at the lake. There were about 40 people there The Tweedys were at the lake for a fish supper Frances and Mina got 50 panfish There was a farewell and welcome held at Quimby for the ministers, leaving and coming Aunt Florence (Shively) Bartley died on Ju­ ly 12 The Doty family was at the lake for supper On July 22. 1 caught 70 fish. I began combining at the Hubbells' and cutting hay at Roy’s. We had 160 bushels of wheat “ (To be continued) Hello, I’m Terry Geiger. My wife, Jan, and I. and our three children have made my campaign for the 87th House District seat a family commitment. I am running for state representative because I believe I can make a difference and because I have the full support of my family. I grew up here and have lived, worked and rdlsed my fdmily in Barry and lonid Counties. Now I wont to give back to our community some of what it has given us. The close-knit, family-oriented atmosphere of this area has given us vital life experiences, educational opportunities and a healthy business climate. As a business and community leader. I have faced many challenges, but with community support, we've worked together to find solutions. I will toke those ex­ periences to Lansing, using them to provide legislative leadership. We must continue moving the stole In a healthy direction on the economy, jobs, education, crime preven­ tion, and ottier issues importqnj fa Michigan families. Please support my candidacy to keep moving Michigan forward. Vote November 8th EARLY BIRDS SAVE $2 (ust'.m.r •, (ho- - 17’ 1" s’ Two Cos•. ol ( .< r” Por trait Greeting Cords! i FREE 8x10! 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LOFTUS for your Commissioner NN *4 S»C»—mmc Ski UMw kx Cort* Commmxw rKH JoMoon Rd IMOMM » «B3 On (he morning of Oct 5, si uden is from Larry Ricco's EMI class al Northeastern Elementary hiked to the Wash-King laundromat in Hastings The main purpose for going was lo have each student familiarize the ms Ives with the life skills necessary lo properly wash clothes and function within the laundromat. The students filled two boxes with clothes, soap, a measuring cup, books and puzzles and put them in the wagon for our hike. Upon arrival, Cindy Briggs, Wash King employee, welcomed the students and showed them around the laundromat. They learned how to operate and load the washing machines properly. The students sorted the clothes by color and type of materials. Of course, they checked all the pockets first. They read the information on each machine and counted out tlx: correct change to insert into the machine. While the machines were going through their cycles. Cindy Bnggs introduced each of the areas at the laundromat. The students learned about the clothes baskets, the soap machines, the folding arras and the different types of machines available. When the students weren't being instructed, the; ^urfly engaged themselves in reading a book or sharing a puzzle with a friend. The students took the clothes out of the washers and distributed them to the proper (fryers. Each student was shown how to use the dryers and consider the right temperature for the clothes lo be dried. After (he clothes were dry. they brought them over to the folding table. They sorted, matched and folded the clothes, ready for their journey back to Northeastern The tnp was very much a success' Each student gained an insight of the laundromat and how this experience could be valuable to them in the future. Larry Ricco and Wash King employee Cindy Brooks show his dass how to wash, dry, sort and fold al the laundromat Larry Ricco's Northeastern Elementary class and instructional aide Mrs. Mead pause for a photo as they arrive at the Wash King laundromat. EXPERIENCE COUNTS! 87th DISTRICT ISSUES - CRIME The pnmary duty ol • slate legislator Is to relate citizen concerns to the state govemmenl as a whole Significant to the 87th district are Issues of education, business development, and tax reform As your legislator. Bob Edwards pledges to Invite the citizens of the 87th district to quarterly town meetings In which specific In d'vidual Issues could be discussed, tor individuals who wish to voice their concerns True representation can best occur when citizens have an avenue with which to express opinions to their legislator about the laws that affect their community. I think that we have come to realize that the trend over the past few years to go lightly on the criminal ele ment of society has just not paid off We seem to have gotten away from our traditional values of law enforcement, that being to protect the lawful people from the unlawful We must get back to the idea that criminals must pay for the crimes I’M they commit. Also. I believe that we should provide local law enforcement agencies with the adequate resources to fight crime It has been estimated that It costs the taxpayers 830,000.00 a year to house and maintain a criminal I would urge the legislature to provide the adequate funds towards crime preventive programs that have been proven effective In reducing crime. We must roach the individual early In lite In order to help them attain good positive goals, will be saving taxpayer’s money. BUSINESS AND ECONOMY B«t> Edwards has been a business man tor many years. State government must encourage business growth by reducing regulations, lowering taxes and creating more jobs. As your state legislator. Bob will take a pro­ active approach to eliminating the single business tax on businesses Bob believes this would be a big boost in helping the business climate in Michigan WELFARE REFORM As your Legislator, Bob Edwards will take a strong approach to 'urormlng our current welfare system by creating a WORK-FARE SYSTEM, one that would put able-bodied people back lo work A program that will provide to the WORKING adequate monies, allowing them and rhelr families a quality ot Hie that is productive to the economy and community SENIOR CITIZENS Bob Edwards is concerned about the quality of life tor our growing aging population. Transportation, access to affordable health care/prescriptlon drugs, and estates recovery are issues that trouble many of our elderly c*f**ena on a regular basis. The senior citizens have worked hard to build this community, and Bob Edwards ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS CITY OF HASTINGS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICES The City ol Hastings will accept blds for the pur­ chase of one (1) 1995 truck. The City of Hastings. Michigan reserves the right to reject any and all blds The bids shall be received at the office of the City Clerk at: 102 S. Broadway, Hastings. Michigan 49068, until 1030 a.m. on Tuesday, November 8,1994 at which time they shall be opened and read aloud. Specifications are available at the above address from the City Clerk. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Eon S4C0 upon successful completion of o two week training course and slate certified Non. Excellent employment opportunities lor Individuals who are Interested In the nursing field. Al shins available upon hire. We oner health Insurance, vocation and Illness bene ms and a starting wage of 36.12 per hour. Classes start November 14m and encl November 29th (Ibero will bo no class on November 24th or 25th). The first 6 days of doss WIN bo from 830 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days wS be from 6:15 a.m. to 3 00 p.m. If you are Interested In taking the class, please come to Thomappte Manor between 830 a.m. and 430 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day to nil out an application before November 10th. AppNcanls chosen to take the class do not pay tor (he class. No phene calls please. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nwhvfflt Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 (EOE) will »K>rk hard to represent their wishes EDUCATION While some legislators believe their work in education reform is done. Bob Edwards believes the challenge has just begun. Cutting property taxes was a good step! Now we must work to make sure that adequate fun­ ding promised by the state, is provided to our local school districts. Our public tax dollars should tie spent on our local schools. Bob Edwards will work closely with each Individual school district to make sure specific GOVERNMENT SPENDING - TAXATION - GIRL, Cara Beth, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14 at 8:14 p.m. to Glenn and Norma Minto, Plainwell, weighing 8 lbs.. 9% ozs. and 21% inches long. GIRL, Katrina Marie, bom at Pennock Hospital, on Oct. 15 at 9:55 p.m. to Victor Smith and Delana Dunn. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs., and 20% inches long. BOY, Eric James Jachim. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 21 at 1:57 p.m. lo Kim and Larry Jachim Jr. of Middleville, weighing 8 lbs.. 9% ozs. and 22 inches long. GIRL, Oakley Kaeleigh. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22 al 2:48 a.m. to Deanna Fisk and Bret Miller of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 4% ozs. and 21 inches long. To the Owner or Owners of any and all interests In. or Liens upon the lands herein Described. TAKE NOTICE, that solo has boon lawfully mado 1 RUE REPRESENTATION Bob's philosophy on leadership m government a simple “I strongly b sbeve that an eacted official must be scceslble snd responsive to the expressed wishes ol the citizens True nepmeentetlnn can occur only when there Is valid dialogue between the government and Paid tor by EdwwGs lor Stale Represent *;>ve 3793 Gun Latta Hoad Meeting*. Ml 49058 • Treeeurer Richard Thomas GIRL, Ashley Kaye, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14 al 1:30 a.m. to Kurt and Linda Beyer, Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 5% ozs. and 22% inches long. LEGAL NOTICES One of my priorities in Lansing would be to change the unnecessary red tape that taxpayers and your local officials must do because of Proposal A by state mandate Bob Edwards believes there is no need to have a complicated system In order tor you to receive your 6 mill homestead tax credit. Another priority as your state legislator. Bob Edwards will fight to protect "revenue sharing monies" tor all local governments. Every year, because of poor budgetary practices, the legislature has reduced and attempled to take revenue sharing monies from local units ol government The revenue sharing monies are us­ ed by most local uni’s lor maintaining roads, police and fire protection, and other health and safety programs FOR STATE REPRESENTATIVE S7th DISTRICT DEMOCRAT GIRL, Trisha Nicole, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14 al 10:55 p.m. lo Debra and Glen Krammin. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 3M ozs and 22% inches long. GIRL. Alexandra Kaitim. bom. at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 24 at 12:49 p.m. to Nancy and Todd Mesecar. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 12.5 ozs. and 20% inches long. Two specific things that Bob Edwards thinks should be done, are to use the zero base budgeting approach where every state agency would be required to show sound performance in their program area before they can be funded Secondly. Bob Edwards would enforce "sunset" laws which require every new program of state government to have an expiration date. Upon reaching that expiration date the programs existence would have to be justified leadership That someone is Bob Edwards. BOY, Aaron Mitchell, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 14 at 8: IS to Angela Morgan and James Reeder. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 21 inches long. GIRL, Ashley Anne Evans, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 22 al 9:21 a.m. lo Suzanne Ellsoci and Gary Evans. Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. % oz. and 21 inches long. district nesds are represented In Lansing. the taxpayer." We need True Representation. We need someone who offers a fresh, strong, and active perspective., ready lo take on the tough issues facing our community and ab*e to bring consensus to the table In Lansing We need someone who we can hold Accountable to be Responsible with our tax dollars, and offer Experienced Don and Emma Eberhart of Hastings are pleased lo announce the birth of their son Bryan Carl, born Wednesday. Oct. 19. 1994 at Metropolitan Hospital. weighing 9 lbs.. II ozs. and 20 inches long. Bryan is welcomed home by big brothers. Brad and Brandon and big sister, Angela. Proud grandparents are Ward Frizzell of Farwell, MI., and Mr. and Mrs. Cart Randall of Hasting Greeting cards you can make in our store... in minutes. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 you ore entitled to a reconveyance thereof, at any time within 6 months after return to service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the Treasurer of the County in which the lands lie. of all sums paid upon such purchase, together with 90 per centum additional thereto, and the fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice, to bo computed as upon personal service of a summons upon commencement of on action, as commencement of suit, and the further sum of five dollars lor each description without other addi­ tional costs or charges: If payment as aforesaid is not mado. iho undersigned will institute Pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. Description of land: State of Michigan. County of Barry N 29 ft. of Lot 7 Cloverdole Lot 99-40. 47. 48. 49 Sayles Add. Amount necessary to redeem, plus tho foes of advertisement S579.51. Dennis I. Domm 7717 M-43 (11/17) Cloverdale. Mi 49035 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 — Page 11 Northeastern kids “go into business” and make crafts Southeastern Elementary student* and staff in Hasting* celebrated Halloween on Friday, just a little early. The school was crawling with kid* dressed as Power Rangers, cartoon characters, witches, and hobgoblins to name just a few. Southeastern gets into Halloween spirit Alice Gergeris dass pooe with some of the craft* they have made The students were given 'seed money' in the form of a loan from the Northeastern Parent Teacher Organization. The profits will be spent on something for their school and something for the class Superheroes, like Batmen end the Power Rangers, were very visible throughout the parade. Evon th. staff got in on the fvn. Principal Chrit Warren dressed os Fred Flint­ stone had a whole load of Bedrock's favorite cave women, Wilma and Betty, keeping ’»m In line. They Included (from left) aides Adrianna Seiko (who mode several of the costumes) Pom Reed. Lyn Richie. Theresa Lancaster, Kim Roush, and Secretary Paula A let di ng %»rSB>««UHVWB«BBue«ews» • Even the smaller ones watching the parade came in costume, like 2-year-oid Joo Bowerman, draaead up as Barney the dinosaur. » ’» Samantha Alerding and Kristie Gibson pitch in making crafts that can be used for either of the upcoming holidays, Thanksgiving or Christmas The kids will sell their crafts at the Hastings Mddte School bazaar, and wff repay their business loan. Christian author to sign book at Barlow’s By Tsraa Fritk Staff Writer NadwiUe surhor Detern Tinsman eiU be doing more than signing his second book ■ Bartow's Christian Book Sion Friday He ll also be there as a testimony to how God can stork wooden in a man’s life ' Many of us in later years have developed tides *hai start with ‘ex'." said Timmac "Take me. far example. I am aa ea-haabaad wnh aa exwife. who left behind .me ex-in laws. I am also aa ex-cocaine addict, al ex alchobcaad an ex-convict. ” He ha* come from such a past to being the author of two books that speak about Im life, ■aaaatry and experience* Hi* first book. "A Garment of Grace." was panted tn 1992 and hi* new book. "The Council of the Ungod­ ly.’* was just released earlier this year. In both books, he talk* about Im former life in which he problems with drugs, alcohol and other areas that in pan caused his first marto end in divorce He tells how he over­ came that through his faith in God and began hi* writing career because a minister thought it would help him work through IL.- problem*. “I flunked high school English.’’ said Tinsman "Nashville Baptist Church minuter Lester DeGroot encouraged me to write to k* me deal with my problems 1 never knew it would lead to a book." Hi* new book speaks mainly about prison ministry and focuses on some of Tinsmae s experiences doing seminar* w ithin the prison system His ministry is called the *‘Faith. Hope and Love Ministry." and through it he has spoken to prisoners in corrections facibue* ail over the United State* The Life Plan Seminar is ai two-day. 10-hour program." he said. "We speak to prisoners who are within one year of release about money. job*, support aad leisure We teach them that everyone ts responsible for their own actions " Tinsman has received several letters of praise and thanks from correction facilities where he has given the seminar*. Statistics have shown him that in most prisons 90 per­ cent of the inmates will be repeat offender* and end up back m prison But only 10 percent of those who have attended his semipar and seriously put io use what he teaches have returned to prison Tinsman and hu second wife. Carol, both work in the prison ministry They work nut only with the criminals, but also with victims and the families of both the victim* and the criminals They also work with single parents and problem youth Tinsman has given talks at civic orgamza bom and once gave a speech for the staff of Chuck Colson, former aide to President The boys do just as weB as the girts in Aice Gorgen's class when it comes to making crafts Here, Josh Clevenger gets some help from Alice Gergen in making decorated bags of bird seed, while Diane Haines helps her daughter Sarah with a pumpkin centerpiece Richard Nixon. Colson served a prison term for his involvement in Watergate, but has since become a Christian writer All proceeds from Tin.man's books is put back into his ministry He will sign book* Friday between 2 and 5 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. and on Saturday from I to 5:30 p.m. . • Enjoy the fragrance and splendor of the holiday season. Purchase a beautiful fresh wreath and help a worthy cause at the same time. Tinsman isn't concerned with how people see him because of his former life, but instead stresses what kind of man God has made him today. "Who am I is not what people tell me." be said. "But instead 1 am what I am today because of what happened on a cross 2.000 year* ago." LEW NEWMAN f XALSAM BOUQUET 40.00 24 R. GARLAND for 49.00 County Commissioner Orangeville — Yankee Springs Twp o ft i»dm Wreaths nredtitb Kiwanis HIWATHA Balsam Author Dennis Tinsman, shown here with his wife, Carol, will sign books at Barlow's Christian Bookstore Friday and Saturday. Qk Order* must be in by NOVEMBER 11,1994 Can.. Mike MacLeod 948-3170 Fiona Bundy 945-3426 or order from any Kiwanis Member WREATHS M- ’11.00 «- ’20.00 m- ’15.00 w ‘22.00 Orders must be paid at time of pick up When ordering you will be given a pick up place. Orders will be available Thanksgiving week. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: IB. IM4, and requesting also that the heirs of low of said deceased bo determined Creditors of the deceased are notified that all claim, against the estate will be forever barred unless presented to the (proposed) personal representative or to both rhe probate court ond the (proposed) personal representative within 4 mon ths of the dote ol publication of thi. notice Not.ce is further given that the estate will then be assign od to entitled persons appearing of record October 27. 19*4 Richard J. Hudson (PI 3220) SKGfl HUDSON Gff I FISHER M7 North Broadway Hasting. Ml 49058 (418) 945 3495 CONNIE M PENNOCK By Richard J. Hudson Address ol Petitioner MIO Barber Rood Hastings Mi 49058 (I I /9) Kto No. 94.21513f»»oto ol Brian loo Pennock deceased TO All INTIRfSTfD PIRSONS Vour Stores' kn the estate may bo barrad or at ♦ected by this hearing. TAXI NOTK3 On November 12 al 10 00 a m tn rhe probate courtroom. Ha* tings. Michigan, before Mon. Richard H. Show Judge of Probate a hearing will be hold on the petition of Conn,. M Pennock requesting that Connie M. Pennock and Marian I. Pennock of MIO Barber Road Hastings Michigan. 4MS0. and I04J1 Lawrence Rood Nashville Michigan 49073. respectively, bo appointed co­ personal representatives of the estate of Brian M. Pennock, deceased who lived ot 2200 North Clark Rood. Hastings. Michigan and who died October LEW NEWMAN tor County Commissioner Ot.mqeville — Yankee Springs Tv.p Barry County voters... Enough is Enough! The people of Barry County have said many times that they do not want a regional landfill In Barry County. Bob Edwards agrees with you! He doesn't want a regional landfill In Barry County either! Bob’s a leader who listens to and will fight for the people of Barry County. Bob Edwards wants to be our next State Representative. On Tuesday, November 8, go to the polls and lot your voice be heard. Vote for BOB EDWARDS for State Representative... he listens to the people. ELECT _•» —.r* Paid for by Edwards lor Stale Raprwsentatrve, 3793 Gun Lake Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 Troasurar Richard Thomas Plans are in high gear for the annual Extension Christmas Bazaar set for Saturday Final plans have been made for the Christmas Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 5 at lhe Hastings Middle School. Co-chairwoman Marge Barcroft repons that all spaces are rented and that co-chair Alene Hamilton, who is in charge of set-up and signs, is shifting into high gear. The event is sponsored by the Barry County Extension Home makers. Kitchen chairwoman Kay Link and her right hand assistant Nyla Buehler have been busy soliciting homemade pies to be fea­ tured on the menu of the lunch bar. Many members work shifts in the kitchen and bake sale to make it all possible. All the public has to do is come and enjoy the 87 craft spaces in the gym, Barcroft said, and the non-profit groups area where the ladies from the Hope United Methodist Church will have their baked goodies, candy, handmade articles and craft items for making crafts. These include beads and new. unused items from 50 years of crafting from people who are no longer active crafters The Peace Community ladies will be sell­ ing their bazaar items, too. They plan to have lots of baked goods Mary Ann Kendall's fourth grade class from Central School and Diane Haines* fifth grade business class from Northeastern School will be selling crafts the children have made. Extension Homemakers will have their county bake sale The Barry County Historical Society will sell township school histories of the rural schools and other memorabilia. New at the bazaar this year will be the luminaries which Lynda Muider and Mary Pontremoli nuke out of metal with seasonal and year-round designs cut out and punched so that light shines through. These are "great (or walks, porches or wt erever you want a warm glow." Barcroft said. Alene HamMon and Marge Barcroft, co-chairs of Saturday's Christmas Bazaar at the Hastings Middle School, look over last minute plans for the event. Marge is wearing a musical necklace made by bazaar exhibitor Irene Babcock. *1 Jewelry of all kinds, made out of different materials from polished rock and beads to wood, clay, ceramics and friendly plastic, will be for sale Jewelry at the bazaar fea­ tures the "most variety and quantity we've ever had." Angels are certain to be favorites this year, Barcroft said. Barb Benner says she will feature angels at her booth this year and “the angel lady" from Vermontville. Rose Stewart, will be there. Many other crafter* will have angels made from crocheted de­ signs, shoulder pads, straw and beads. Woodworking will be outstanding and wood painting will be in abundance. Floral offerings will he extensive with large and varied flowers from three new arrangers plus lhe regular exhibitors, including Jackie Hanner of Portland with her dried fruit cre­ ations. A group from Stanton will have lots of reed baskets and woven rugs, even more than they did last year. Needle work crafters will feature the latest 1 vests, jumpers, sweatshirts, T-shirts and « jackets. All kinds of toys, dressed animals. Raggedy Ann and Andy and other dolls and I sock toys will be sold Doll clothes, both knitted and sewn, quilts and quilted pillows, tablecloths, pillow cases and embroidered and crocss tile bed items, vacuum sweeper covers and all kinds of Christmas ornaments, tree skirt*, gift tags, leather goods, fabric pones and totes and more. A lunch bar will be stocked with sloppy Joes, handmade pic. snacks, coffee, ice tea and pop. Christmas presentation will benefit Pennock Hospital The 28th annual Christmas Presentation will be held Nov. 9 and 10 at Perm-Nook Gift Shop at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. The event is from 9 a.m to 8 p.m. on Nov 9; and from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m Nov. 10. New merchandise is arriving daily and the gift shop volunteer* are busy unpacking and marking items for the Christmas Presenta­ tion. A large selection of new and distinctive gifts will be available for purchase at the annual event. Many new fun and exciting gifts for children ;fange from puzzle mats, place mats, small duffel bags, games, banks, play clay. Roto coloring strips and coloring pens. For adults, there will be something suitable for everyone on your Christmas list. Silver jewelry, pottery, picture frames, ornaments, arrangements, twisted wire decorstions. snack packs. Christmas cards, clocks, flannel nigh’, shirts, sweat shins, metal books, Christmas towel*, placeman with matching napkins, tree skirls, note paper cubes, unique bird houses, plus unusual stocking stuffers for the "fun" gifts that people are looking for. Gifts can be personalized while you shop. There will be coffee and cookies for shop­ pers’ enjoyment, compliments of the Hospi­ tal Auxiliary. The hospital cafeteria will have a special meal available in the dining room. The event takes place on the hospital's main floor at the gift shop location and a large surrounding area Dorothy Hota (Wl). Bonnie Cove and InM Johnson show some of *w custom designed holiday item, that will ba featured at the Nov. 9 * 10 Christmas Presentation el Pennock Hospitars gift shop and a large surrounding area. The Pcnn-Nook Gift Shop is open year round and staffed by a group of dedicated volunteers. Buyers attend the Chicago gift show in the summer and the Detroit show in the spring and fall. Proceeds of the Christmas Presentation will be used for the continuing needs of Pennock Hospital. Hastings schools ; schedule parent j conferences Hastings Area schools will be having' Parent-Teacher Conferences on Wednesday,, Nov. 2. Thursday. Nov. 3 and Friday. Nov* 4. *• Students will be attending school in the’ Open our Safety Net CD. Lodk in without locking up! With our 14-month Safety Net CD without locking up your money— 4 85(-- because there’s no penalty for a leak—no problem. Just take out early withdrawal. So if you run your money whenever you need into a problem—like the car to* You can also add to your CD breaks down or the roof springs anytime during the term. you can lock into a great rate morning on these date* with conferences scheduled in the afternoon or evening. a Conferences for parents of students in grades K-5 will be scheduled on an individual bash by the teachers The conference schedule for lhe middle school and high school is Wednesday, Nov. 2« and Thursday. Nov. 3 from 1-3 p.m. and' from 6-8 p.m School conferences will be conducted in the gymnasium of each building. Parent* are encouraged to participate in the conferences and discuss the progress of their children with their teachers on an individual basis. -c. Administrators and counselor* also will be available to talk to parents at lhe conferences. The first marking period of lhe curren( school year ends Oct. 28 Stop by any Old Kent office today for details on the CD that keeps your money safe and sound—until you need it. ckoldkent Common Sense Uncommon Service* Fight Lung Disease With Christina* Seats* When You Can't Breathe, Nothing Bee Mattan* t AMERICAN •We may require 7 days notice prior to making any withdrawal. A SI,000 minimum Initial deposit required, maximum 199,999, personal accounts only After 14 months, the CD wtU automatically roll into a regular 14-month fixed rate CD Rates subtea to change without notice Valid only « ow fccnl Grand Rapids area locations LUNG ASSOCIATION (800) LUNG-USA �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 — Page 13 ELECTION.. .story continued from pace 1 Mt. Kristen Hxmcl of the Workers World Party and Libertarians Benjamin Bachrach and Mary Ruwan Seeking two Wayne Stale University Board of Governors posts are Democrats Alan Amen and Leon Alchuon. Republicans Diane [Xutaskiss and Edward Haroutuman and Libertarians Thomas Jones and Brian Richard Wnght /n non-partisan races The five candidates seeking two seats on the Michigan Supreme Court are Richard Griffin. George Killeen. Conrad Mallett. Donald Shetooa and Elizabeth Weaver Mallett ts the lone incumbent. Two incumbents. William Murphy and Janet Neff, arc running unopposed for seats on the Third District Court of Appeals, but eight candidates arc seeking four newly created posts on the Appeals Court. The eight are Richard Bandura, Meg Hackett Carrier. Michael Flynn. William Forsyth. Joel Hoekstra. Dawn Krupp. Jane Markey and Michael Smolensk i Running unopposed for the District Court judgeship ts incumbent Gary Holman and in* cumbent Richard Shaw ts alone on the ballot for Probate Judge. Both terms are for six ywra.. Abo on the ballot are four statewide pro­ posals and a variety of township millage ques­ tions. There also are several township of­ ficials running unopposed to fill out unexpired terms. More information about the ballot proposals and township millages are found elsewhere in thw edition of the Banner NOrtOMKA WEJCMCKT IWANAMAAIK. - It's against the law. So it you dr nt want a ticket, buckle up. Or, you could become broke b more «•>■* tfwa one. WiaUUMAIffMAMIIl' MUMSKHK LEGAL NOTICES: Mfftera to VOTE: Prairieville Township — Precinct No 1, 10115 Norris Rond, Delton, Township Hall. 623-2664 Precinct No. 2. 11351 Lindsay Rond. Plainwell. Pine Lake Fire Department, 623-5101 Rutland Charier Township. 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Township Hall. 948-2194. Thomapple Towmh'o — Precinct No. 1, 3885 Bender Road, Middleville. Thor nappie Kellogg High School. 795-3394 Precinct No 2. 200 E Main. Middleville, Township Hall. 795-7202 Woodland Township — 156 South Main. Woodland. Fire Station & Township Had. 367-4915. Sis and 94 100th* by J—• Gallap Staff Writer Campaign signs endorsing Democrats in lhe upcoming Nov. g election are disappear­ ing and Blanche Munjoy wants to know who Is taking them. Munjoy. campaign manager tor Bob Ed­ wards. a candidate for the Stale House from the 87tb District, said 39 aigns set in a row on a sweeping curve north ot Middleville all disappeared sometime during lhe night last Sanaday. Several signs boosting Republicans are on the other side ot the road and were un­ touched. "Die tact that all were gone on one side ot the road and not on lhe other tells me that is wan t simple vandalism.- Munjoy said Munjoy. who is also treasurer ot Rutland Charter Township, said W Hl 'student ot government- aid Ute taking at the signs makes her sick. Tm just getting my feet wet in politics. and I'm seeing things I don't like io tee’ she commented When something like this happens, she continued. II gives politics another black mark And. "Were not playing on a level play­ ing field." she added. Munjoy said that a drive around the county revealed that 'most ot lhe signs we pul out are gone." She has no idea who is taking the signs endorsing Edwards and other Democrats, but said her camp never pul a sign anywhere in the county without asking and getting per­ mission "This looks like a campaign where it s do anything to win. " she said. Munjoy said she will be contacting lhe proaecuter to see if the sign stealing is against the law "Anyone who saw anytMng on Saturday. Oct 30. Td sure like lo know." she said. To contact Munjoy. can 948-2194. When You Consider Your Financial Future, Consider Our Past Thousonds of repossessed and bank homes and properties available with little or no money down. To receive current list call toll free! 1 (M0) 4364847 Ext. R-2617 - NOTICE - L - Loyal 0 - Open F - Fair T - Truthful U - Unique (11/>0) TIRED OF RENTING? BUY A HOME NOW! The Barry County Solid Waste Planning Com­ mittee will meet at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday. November 10. 1594 In the Commission Chamber. Courthouse. Hastings. Ml. The topic of discussion will be a proposed amendment to the Barry County Solid Waste Management Pion to export special waste from Barry Courtty to Ottawa County. On November 8th PLEASE VOTE NEUMANN t CANJAR The Woodland Lions Club held an anniver­ sary. spouse and new members night last week. The den was decorated with a Hallo­ ween motif by Marvin and Ella Kancner. Special guests were Frank Townsend, who spoke to the group about the new Lakewood Habitat for Humanity group; Corey and llcnc Bailey; Dr. Alan and Valerie Eavey and Dale and Sarah Piper There were 39 people at the dinner. Bob Crockford thanked the crew that took down the brick trim on the building that was beginning to fall down. Tom Niethamer gave a history of Lionism and the Woodland Club. October marked the 74th year of Lions International and the 47th anniversary of the Woodland Club. The Revs Ward Pierce. George Speas and Clifford Randall worked on a three-day Emmaeus Walk for ladies at the Calvary United Methodist Church in Jackson last weekend. Rev Pierce said there were 33 pilgrims on the walk, and that everyone had a gixxl time. A Family Fun Night was held at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening and more than 100 persons of all ages enjoyed tie supper and hay ride and other festivities Children could not go on the hay ride without an adult; so it was truly a family event The Lake Odessa Eastern Star members served a turkey dinner to 180 people Sunday afternoon at the Community Center. This year the dinner was served buffet style instead of family style. Ruth and Vern Newton both worked at the dinner. Many Woodland families attended, in­ cluding Galen and Shirley Kilmer and Glendon and Betty Curtis. 1 went with Muriel Pierce. The Woodland United Methodist bazaar Saturday sold out of rag rugs and several Campaign signs being stolen from Barry County roadsides Dollar* The redemption period shall bo si« (4) month* from the dote of such sole unless determined etendened tot accordance w»th iteBQ. 400 3341a. in which coco the redomptw period shall be X day* from the date of such solo Dated October 4. 1W4 NATKXSCRHXT HNANOAL SfffVKES Tom Nlethamer speaks to the Woodland Lions club about the history of Uonlsrr and the Woodland Club. Yankee Springs Township — 284 North Bnggs Road. Middleville, Township Hall. 795-9091 Hastings City — Ward No. 1. Northeastern School. 519 East errant St.; Ward No. 2, Southeastern School, 1300 South East St . Wards Nos. 3 and 4. Hastings Middle School. 232 W. Grand St Sharon Vickery. 945 2468 The polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m on the day of lhe election. MORTGAGf LALf — Dofimh hawtog bwi made in iho term and condition* of O certain mortgage mode toy JOHN ■- HOAG AND JANET C. HOAG, h mb and and wdo. of IJQM Hondo. Dohon MMdgon 44044 Mortgagor. to CH«YUf* RRST HNANOA1 SSTVICKS CORPORATION. Mortgages doted iho 3Mi day of Novondtor. 1992 and record­ ed in Iho office of the Register of Deed*, lor iho County of Barry and State of Michigan. on iho 1st day of Do comber. A.D.. 1W2 in Libor 940 of Barry County Record*, on page BJD which sold mortgage woe thereafter on. to-wii iho 30th day of Mai aeA er. A4>.. !W2. oeetgned to Nation* Crodn Hnandaf Services Corporation recorded on August 23, IW3. in Iho office of the Register of Doede in dbor SBI lor eaid County of Barry County Records, an page 3B. an wtweh mortgage there is claimed to too doe. at the date of thie notice, lor principal and Thirty (P4JM.S4) Woodland NEWS: by Catherine Lucas Astynx Township — 8094 Tasker Road, off M-66 at Assyria Center Township Hall Baltimore Township - Prec 81-A A IB. 6424 Bedford Road, Hastings. M-37 South. Township Hall, phoic 948-2022. Barry Township — Precinct No 2A A 2B. 155 East Orchard Street. Delton. Township Hall. Carlton Township — Old Welcome School building. 85 Welcome Road. Hastings. 945-5990 Castleton Township - 915 Reed Street. Nashville Township Hall. 852-9479. Hastings Charter Township — 885 River Road. New Township Hall. 948 9690 Hope Township - Prec No. I A 2. 5463 South Wall Lake Road. M-43 South. Township Hall. 948-2464 Irving Township — Precinct No. 1, 112 Slate St., Freeport Village Hall. 765-5330. Precinct No. 2. comer of Woodschool Road and Wing Road. Hastings. Township Hall. Johnstown Township — 13555 Bedford Road. Dowling. M-37 South. Township Hall/Ftre Station. 721-9905 Maple Grove Township — 721 Durkee St.. Nashville. Township Hall, 852-0872 Orangeville Township — 6912 S. Boulter Road in Orangeville. Township Hall, S - Sincere ...for your Next County Dist. No. 2 Commissioner Hastings Rotary ( Club PANCAKE SUPPER Thursday, Nov. 3 Serving from...4:30 to 7 p.m. Hastings High School Cafeteria 83.00 PER PERSON Proceeds to local non-profit institutions. Tickets available at... BOSLEY PHARMACY, J-AD GRAPHICS and Rotary Club Members more were ordered that will still be made. The luncheon had a steady crowd from 11 a.m. to early afternoon. Profits from the bazaar will go to home mis­ sion projects of the Woodland United Methodist Women’s organization. The youth of Woodland United Methodist Church went out into the village for UNICEF Sunday afternoon. Nine children went in twos or threes with one adult accompanying each group, and other adults stayed al the church to prepare pizza for when they returned. Anne Bump's 60th birthday also was celebrated with a birthday cake at the pizza supper. The group collected more than $125 for the charity. Seven members of lhe Durkee and Mazarek families went to Lansing for Sunday evening dinner to celebrate three Mazarek birthdays. Those whose birthdays were honored were Jeri. Loren and Lynn Mazarek. While I was in the hospital I received a postcard from a New York art gallery called TZ'ART &. Co., telling me that the works of Roger Boyce would be in a show called "Noli Me Tangere" from Oct. 15 through Nov. 19. The gallery is at 28 Wooster Street. New York. N.Y. 10013. Roger spent several summers in Woodland when his wife. Beale Bruhl, was working on the restoration of the Michigan State Capitol Building. Beate called Saturday morning to see how I am doing. She is now finishing up her work on a master’s degree in fine arts at Syracruse University in New York. NEWS, NEWS, NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week In THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY caii...945-9554 County Commissioner District 2 Thomapple Twp. and Irving Twp. Prec. 2 We support Bob Wenger for District #2 Barry County Commissioner In the Nov. 8 election. Bob has been an honest, effective, hard working Commissioner for the last 6 years. We need his experience and down-toearth common-sense approach to deal with the rapid growth and changes that Barry County faces In the coming months and years. Nancy L. Boersma Agnes Adrounie & Harry Adrounie Barbara J. Drewel Donald Drewel Terry Geiger Bob Bender Vicki Jerkatis John J. Jerkatis Jr. Jim and Emily Harrison Dick Raymond Donald Boysen Rex and Chris Schad Daniel Parker Richard and Ruth Hamilton Frank Brown Tom and Jerry Otto Bob Shaffer Paid for by Committee to Relect Bob Wenger — 4335 Bender Road. Middleville, Ml 49333 �Page 14 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 Boys finish 14th at regionols Hastings girls 2nd in regionals, head to state The Hastings girls cross country team will be heading to the state meet Saturday, after taking second in the regional competition. Oct. 29. The I-ady Saxon hamcrs finished with 119 points. Stockbridge w» first in the meet with 87 points, followed by Hastings and lensing Catholic Central All three teams will run one last time this year at the State Claw B Cross Country Meet. Marie DeWin will be making her second appearance at stale after clipping teammate Charms Shaw by eight-tenths of a second at the line finishing with a time of 20 minutes. 36 I seconds Winning the regional meet with a time of 20: 17 was Corunna s top harrier Jessica Gilbert. DeWitt will be running tn her final high school cross country meet. Shaw, a freshman, finished at 20:36.9 and will make her first trip tn the Forest Hills Northern race course Lori Maiville finished 24th overall at 21: 37. Nichole Wood wm 31st at 22:12 and Rochelle Day stepped into lhe No. 5 slot for Hastings and completed the run in 23:37. Day is filling the spot vacated by Katie Thomas who is out for the season with a stress fracture Danielle Gole wu 77th overall and Michelle Gole was 83rd with times of 24:32 and 25:08 respectively. There were more than 110 runners in the girls meet Coach Paul Fulmer said be hopes to see the girls finish in the top 15 at the state meet. "Wc finished 15th two years ago and I hope we can improve on that this year." he said. Maiville and Wood were on (hat learn two yean ago and last year DeWitt ran as an individual, giving the Lady Saxons three out of seven runners with stale experience The Hastings junior varsity girls basketball team got 17 points from both Summer Gillens and Rebecca Mepham on the way to defeating Albion 47-37. Tuesday night. The team also survived a scare by Ionia. Oct. 2l He is concerned about Wood, who is nursing a sore ankle, but is pleased with how Day hat improved her times this year »o keep the team competitive. "This is her first year out (or cross country and she has dropped her times from the 28s to running in the 23 (minute range)." he said In the regional competition, he said the girls finished as well or better than he expected. "Everyone, except Wood, finished with lheir best times of the year and the secondplace finish is the best ever in regional competition for Hastings in either the boys or girls." Fulmer said adding that Day bettered her best time by more than 30 seconds. Favored to win the girls state meet is Caledonia. The l.ady Scots finished with a perfect 15 points at their regional meet Saturday and all seven of their runners finished in the top 10. Fulmer said the success of the team is based partly on the competitive nature of the girts. "We've had three different runners finish first io a meet. Our ton four runner have an inner competitiveness, he explained "But it’s a friendly competition and it motivates them to better their limes and places. Members ol lhe Hastings varsity cross country team Include (from left): Made DeWitt, Charissa Shaw. Lori Maiville. Nkoto Wood, Rochelle Day, Danielle Gole and Michelle Goto The team Is coached by Paul Fulmer The girls will mn at 11 a.m.. Saturday. Freshman lira Rounds finished 40th overall in his first regional meet to lead the Hastings boys. He finished with a time of 18:37. a minute shy of making the cut for the individual run at stale The boys team finished 14th with 324 points. Winning the boys event was Stockbridge with 62 points, followed by Ionia with 75 and Laton Rapids with 82. The lop boys runner was Linden's Tim Tollingham with a time of 16: i 1 and second Hastings varsity eagers hold off charging Albion, fall to Ionia Hastings earned a 10-pOnt lead going into lhe final period ot lhe vanity basketball game against Albion. Tuesday night, but bad in bold on to record a 60-57 win. The teats (ell to a strong Ionia team. Oct. 27. 51-46. Hastings top scorer. Mindy Schaubel. bad all 17 ot her pants in the tint quarter before Albion keyed on her and abut her off. Meanwhile. Albion’s top rcorer. Ayana Armstrong, who bad scored only eight [Mints going into the final quarter, hit three threepoml shoo, a pair of field goal rand two free throws io wind up with 23 points. Schaubel was the only Lady Saxon In dou­ ble figwes. but everyone on the team had at least two pants in the coaea. DanacUe Divert had three tong baskets fcr. nine potnu. tanetle Jennings had seven points and Sarah McKeougb bad five, including a three pomser Hasungs controlled the first quarter with ease, out shooting Albion more than two-toone However, not all the shots were falling through the hoop. After one quarter, Hastings was up by seven In lhe second quarter, the Lady Saxons lost some of lhe control tn the Albion gym, but DK varsity gridders had ‘wild time’ loss to Comstock "It was one of the wildest nights of my life," said Deton varsity football coach Rob Heethuu of the 45-36 km to Comstock. Friday night. "Nobody could nop do body." Both teams racked up more than 400 yards in rushing offense as the defenses for both teams failed to realize a defensive posture. The scoring started early and dkkt finish through four quarters Gar> Fisher took the opening kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown and turned around to kick the extra pomt With just seconds off the clock. DK was up 7-0. Then things went ugly. Comstock scored three unanswered touchdowns, the first on a 40-yard quarterback keeper by Billy Martin, then a three-yard run by Martin, and finally. Martin picked off a Howie Shattuck pass and ran it 27 yards (or the TD. At the end of eight minutes, the Colts were up 21-7. But the Panthers Scott Haas put Delton back in the game with runs of 57 yards and 15 yards for scores and al the break. DK was up by two points In the third period of the score-fest. Colts running back Cory Nord ran in frun two yards and 16 yards for scores and Haas hustled 70 yards for another DK score. Nord again scored in the fourth period on a four-yard run and Manin found the goal again from 46 yards away. Chad Lenz helped Delton with a 23-yaid haul m the four*'.: and Howie Shattuck hit Fisher for the conversion I: was the only two-point conversion fr: Delton. Fisher kicked extra points on the other TDs The final Comstock score came off a Delton fumble The Panthers had ground their way to the four-yard line and had four downs ahead of them But then there wu this fumble and the Colts took over to run out the clock and 96 yanis Haas was the leading rusher for Delton with 207 yards and two touchdowns. Fisher had 132 yards and one TD and Ixnz had the fifth DK touchdown Delton ends the season with a 6-3 record more shots were sinking and the team went lo the break with a 10-point lead. The lead stayed al 10 through the third with Schaubel hitting three Field goals. Jennings hitting two and Rachel Young with one. Io the final period, with Schaubel being covered like a valuable sports car. Jenny King pumped tn three of sis hies al the bas­ ket. Emily Dipen and Kelly Bellgraph hit a basket each and McKeough and Melissa Schnener tut both of their free throws to lock up the win. Hastings bad 71 shas in the game, sinking 19. while Albion shot only 48 limes and made 17. The team's record is now 4-7 ip the Twin Valley and 4-13 overall. The l-ady Saxons had one defensively poor quarter in the game against Ionia. Oct. 27. and tried to play catch up. but fell short 53­ 46. Hastings held the Lady Dawgs to five points In the first quarter and led by three. But In the second quarter. Ionia had sis play­ ers combine fa period. 21 pants in lhe second Hastings JV eagers top Albion by 10, Ionia by 1 Hastings had i 5 in the second quarter and we.it from a three-point lead to a three-point deficit. The defense strengthened in the third, but couldn't slop the two three-point goals by Io­ nia's Kristy Bronsema. Her two long shots gave to Dawgs a 10-point lead going into the final period. The Hastings defense got real serious in the final eight minutes, holding Ionia to eight points, but the scores weren't falling as well as Coach Beth Stevens would have liked as the Saxons scored 11. Top scorer in the game was Ionia's Nikki Walter, one of the lop scorers in the MidMichtgan "B" Conference, with 23 points Leading Hastings was Schaubel with 16 points, including eight of 11 from the charity stripe. Molly Arnold scored 13 points for Hastings, hitting six of nine field goals. The Saxon's final week of the regular sea­ son is a game with Marshall at home. Tues­ day and al Battle Creek Lakeview io end the season Nov. 10. The I-ady Saxon s p'ay here tonight (Nov. 3) against Twin Valley opponent Hillsdale place was by Ionia's Dan Decor who clocked in at 16:13. Finishing second for Hastings was Brad Bustance with a time of 19:06 which was good for 56th. Ryan Willard was 75th al 19:43. Matt Birman was 77th at 19:47. Paul Koutz was 86th at 20:06 and Tyler A Ilerding was 94th at 20:32. Only by finishing as part of the top three teams or as one of the top 20 finishers in lhe regional meet can one compete in the state meet. but came away with a 42-41 win. , In the win over Albion, Gillons hit seven of 17 field goals and Mepham hit seven of 18. Both hit three of five free throws. The junior Saxons held lhe I-ady Wildcats to four points in the first quarter and were outscored in the second period 10-7. The teams then battled even in the third quarter before Hastings found the range of the basket and scored 19 in the final eight minutes. Gillons led the team with seven rebounds and Mepham had six Katie Willison had five rebounds in the contest. In the w.n over Ionia. Hastings hit only five of 18 tries from lhe charity stripe to al­ low the Lady Dawgs back into the game. ’ Hastings had been up 34-25 going into the final period. Anne Burghdoff and Gillons led the lean! with seven points apiece. Willison and Mepham had seven each. , Leading rebounder m the contest was Willison with 12. s Coach Steve Kaiser said he credits the girts for working hard and "hanging in there. It’s nice to win a close one. Iiowever. we must execute our offense better." The team will host Hillsdale tonight and. in the final week of the season, tba team will have Marshall here. Tuesday and play at Lakeview, Nov. 10. Hastings varsity football team stopped by Plainwell in final game The Hastings varsity football team gave Plainwell a run for its money. Friday night, but came up short 21-12. Highlighting the night for Hastings was the first carry for running back Cole Bowen in the third quarter He gained enough yard on the carry to put him over the 1.000-yard mark. He bad 111 yards gq the night and 1.037 for the year. Plainwell scared first m the contest on a eight-yard run by Jeff Marshall. Hastings then came back to score the next two touchdowns. The first came with Cole Bowen rocketing in from three-yards away midway through the first period and the second score came with 7:46 left in the second on a five-yard run. Neither point after tries were successful. The Trojans retaliated with a 12-yard scoring run with 3:4T left in the first half by Ben Blake. The two-point conversion pass was good and the Trojans led at the break 14­ 11 The only scoring in the second half came in the third period on a five-yard run by Marshall and the extra point kick. Rocky Wager gave the Saxons good field position late in lhe game when, on a mishandled punt by Plainwell. Wager knocked the pun: returner clear of the ball. Hastings was unable to capitalize. Hastings had 237 total offensive yards ip lhe coatest to Plainwell's 208. Dan Sherry competed one pass for 10 yards. H xstings ends the season 3-6 overall HYAA football participants... Members at He third and fourth grade HYAA lootball team were (first row trom toll): Robert Fields. John Parley. Jerry Edmonds avteHoe^to CItedFerguson. Lormto Remain. Ryan Ferguson and JessieBurg Secondroun JoeyM** VanBeikum Paul Gerritl, Josh Baitoy. Chad Hess. AatwtjSnyde and Drew Bowman. TNrd row: Brandon Barcroft. Brian Lee. James Kimmel Justin Maim. otto Bowman. Bryan Donnie. Nathan Selby. Steven Tyred and Brock Reeser. Members ot the fifth and satt grade HYAA lootball team were (firs' row trom left): Lucas Waters. Greg Seeber. Sean Ten. David Wilson. Joe Shafter. Mark Thompson. Teddy Greenfield. Willtam Fields. Devid Wright. Jacob McClelland. Kyle Hess and Demi Barnum Second row: Nrc Taylor, Adem Branch. Mark Peeke. Ben Swan. Barrett Sherwood. Rick Wank. Jerry LaDere, Dan Slaughter. Ben Mann. Adam Shantz Elijah Agee and Micheal Clemens Third row: Micheal Kiefter, Nick Brshop. Travis Johnson Rtck Cullers. Andy Goodenou^i. Nate Demond. Shyane Todd. Steve Masse and Matt Saba Fourth row Coaches Gary Wank. Al Wilson and Jim Wrtght Members of the seventh grade HYAA lootball team were (first row from toft): David Wetton, Ryan Armour Matt Peako, Mike Wolfe Doug Gonsalves, Mad Thompson and Jason Bailey Second row: Tim Leach, Brian Eves, Gerrln Gonsalves. Isaac Smith. Robby Lee. Juskn Titus, Josh Malk and Joe Bakker. Third row: Coach Dave Malik. Justin Martskjs. Ryan Eltzrotti, Mike Parley. John Sdba. John Eggers. Jay Allerding, Jon Sherman and Kevin Fanis Not pictured: Coach Rob Lee t . ' ' 4 t Members ot the HYAA eighth grade football team were (first row from left): Coach., Brandon Wilder. David Scon. Josh Bundy. Bill Blair. Shane Slaughter, David! Barnum. Jason McCarty and Coach Darrel Price Second row: Mike Bassett. Ryan Markley Bobby Cole. Shawn Rosenberger. Keith McKelvey. Greg Brower, Lucas! Reaser, John Keitter, Chns Fuller and Mike Nystrom. Third row: Chattel Ted. Tom 4 Edmonds. Gabe McCarty. Mike Wank. Jack Rodriguez. Jimmy Bush and Jesse1 Mackenzie 1 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 3, 1994 — Pag HHS J.V. football team finishes with a 5-1-1 record The Hastings junior vanity football team finished the season with a 58-14 victory over Plainwell last T»—-*-• k M ^vfX"r . kwim Of the contest ear . 62U re^wxI overall Hastings freshman gridders stopped by Plainwell in final game . 5-L. rate. In r. banquet on Nov 7 at 7 p m — r—Z- w --- •« - — ••The defense played a super first half, but lhc °P'nin« t i for a* r,rB ««« three J?? ™" end for the fin.) - The Hastings freshmen football team was _ irciwimen football team was defeated Thurst'ay to efcatesi by hv Plainwell m•• 26-0 ~ last * end the season The game was a close defensive struggle thnxjgh the first halt The Saxon defense held you just can’t keep giving your opponent lhe ball inside the 30-yard line and expect to k^n them om -—•“ n—•—•— ••' ‘ ' Christopher "Josh Richie. Eric Carlson. Josh Newton. Matt Malik. Jake Miller and Jeremy Workman had a great defensive game.’’ Richie ran for 100 of the 128 total rushing yards for the Saxons. Jake Miller had one cany for 28 yards and Doug Varney added five yards on five carries "Offensively we struggled tonight, but Josh (Richie) ran as hard as he has ail year I have been really impressed with his running all year, he runs very hard and does not get ta ed easily.” said Coach Scott Allan. "We very proud of this team, they have had a good year.” We have improved a great deal from beginning of the year, particularly, Jerem Morri*. Jim Bailey. Josh Newton. Jacob K der and Jon Wright have shown improvem and that is one of the most rewarding pan coaching," said Christopher The freshmen finished the season 6-3. ' second touchdown. ■ Travu C( pau The two teams piayc ___ half even as both teams scored twice The Hanags scores coming on runs by James and Jay Townsend The half-time score was 26-14 M8 y,nb' J,y ted __ id me oneme by com­ pleting three passes in six attempts for 31 yards Jay Bolthousc abo added a touchdown. The strong effort on defense in the second half held Plainwell so just 110 yards of offense far tfa.-------- - Ofar tev ___ __ Hastings Sth grade girls basketball team ^a“maafnon 11r young Suom f,nilhttJ Mambar* ot the Hastings eighth grad* girt* basketball team Include (first row from left) Manager Niki Earl. Manager Betsy Kidder. Jessie Taylor. Angie Boger, AMde Cooney. Amy Songer. Danka Dorcy. Brooke Rlzor and Manager Ashley Bowerman Second row: Manager .' Amy Cross. Any Morgan. Amanda Strickland. Leslie Ockennan. Anna Lewi*. Katie Miller. Karen Herbslreith and Terri Daws Third row: Enca Fulmar. Andrea Eadie Chns Lancaster Laura Thomas Sara Allerdrig Becky Johnston. Erica Simpson and Coach Pat Purgiel Missing from photo ba* boy* Joel Strickland and Derek Strickland rjll(K! wi[h Hastings 7th grade girls basketball team Members of the Hasting* seventh grade girl* baskatbal team were (first row from left): Vai Heftaibower. JanaSe Nichol*. Katie WMIam*. Stephanie Conrad. Virginia Jennings. Heidi Schmidt. Erica Barnum and Mkhela Grigg*. Second row Christy Anderson, Leah Pumlord. Lacy Pffleikow. Annie Mead. Jeuica Goto, Angle Miller. Kat e Aderdtng and Laura Hubert Third row: Toni Myer*. Laura Hacd.ick. Dannie Eaton. Katie Loftus. Susan Hubbard. Jill WBHams. Jessica Crowley and. Coach Richard Nauta BOWLING SCORES; Micheiob 21-11; TM Laasiea 19-13: Han derToun* 17-11; Three Ponies Tack 1616; Haatm*> Bowl Stern* 15-13. Deweya Amo Body* 13-13; Jo'x Bookkeeping 14-1*. Uni­ que Waahtub Duo 13-19; Outward Ap­ pearance* 13-15; Gorbach, 13-13. Mr ! Brace r* 161* •Make up Game. Good Gamer — B Moore 140; R Bennett 126; D Gros. 122; S. McKee 1*0; S. Cole 141; J Mercer 156; R Kuempel 144; R. Pmr 133; M Snyder 168; M Matron 162 Goto Gera tai Stria - D Keller 190-309; B Aaden 206490; J McM-Bon 1664*5 13-15; Most Toy. ,2-20; C * —° Kennan 133; M Her m- S famtape Redm“' A.M. Mow fates 23H-I2H; VaraeysWic fe-»*w» 21-l5; Nte N Eta Sw 5W _________ -—*z Many 1626 13-21: »tei»Tin Fra 1296-2396; LcHras Gate GaaMi tai Sarto — M Aikawoa 2 L2-206587; K. Stow 200-546. L. Allen 136-3*5: S Dryer 146410; N Moucoute 131-33*; F Schneider 157421: T Trraetra 14440*. M Dall 13*406. J. McKaough 154443: C. r'i iihmi 130-363; C Ctene 140416. 5 Lambert 2054*3; A Alien 153; I Seeber 134; I. Lew. 169; S Salazar 107; J. fa» 107; 5 Mo** 143; L. Williams 142; C Ryaa 142; G. Scobey 143; L Johnson 152; K Moore 119; B Seston 132 15 M c\Li. U,c Ft Chl H A * S Machar 16-16; ■ item and Surina — L. Elliston 186330; G Otis 1*5472; N Varney 172455, S Bnmmer 173443. B High 135433. E. Hammonore 146407; E Meara 174496; J Penzngdl 1*6427; C ■temp 156392; R Kuempel 146379; J. Domer 141-370; A. Allen 143-396. P Fndenckum ika-swv . ■ &6 « ’*• '• Leo iO; B __—r-r. o Hau 20-12; Fnend M.U 20*; Brodbock 19-13; Nash 19-13; Ous 1614. Beckwith 17-13; Schlachter 17-15: Kuempel I6W-I3W; Keeler M.U. 1612; Brewer 15-17; M Hall Ludescher I4W-17H; Moucouln 15-17; SavrW_________________ " laati Game - B Miner 176; J. Rstentoa 163. M Beckwah 154; I Seeber 154; G. Porter 169; E Mesecar 177; D Keeler 132. M Dull 163. B Johnson IT*; B Vrogautesrey 137; R. Kuempd 149. S Penn ,n*ion 166; N. Moucouhs 138: P Snyder 157; C Trumbull 141 Gand Mem < amn - I Beckaah 141. A Headnduoo 149. B Ludescher 183; C Baker 224; D Hall 194; R Fewer 176; C Jemck 177 r — - Woora Hgh Games and Series - T Huey 1*0470. P Freeman 20546*. M Bnggs 164463; D Snider 176461; K Rentz 16*431; > Mead 166426; D Krallman 163413: B Aspmall 102-279; L. Tilley 211; D McCole 172; C Wilcox 157; M Hodges 156; S. Howell 12*. __ -■»- uaraaa tad Scrim — R Swift 223-5*8; G Snyder 1*3-323; B Hodge. 1*6519; R. Fay 202-513; D Varker. 204-510; B Rentz 1*0-303. R Bowman 199-504; S Krallman 1*6476; T Jamec 179426; E Gam> 129-353; K> Lambeth 21*; D Barnes 204. 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Call Toil Free! a From the desk of Bob Edwards — Thank You, The People I ---------- I entered the race as I have said before, because of my “heartfelt" con- ■ cem for the issues facing Barry and Ionia Counties. ■ SANDY JAMES ■s.---------- ~ _____ — wwvURB District 3 Rutland, Hope, Portion of Barry Paid for by Committee to Elect Sandy James. I am offering my business, state and local government training and ■ experience. I I I I have tried to tell you throughout the campaign, what the real Issues are I that will be facing us in the next few years. I Issues that will be affecting our children, schools, business, local govern- I ments and neighborhoods. I I have told you how I would try to solve and find the answers to those I issues, if I were elected your next state representative. I Experience I have acquired from giving many years of public service to , “people.” If you are one who is going to vote for a "political label” over years of ex- I perience, there is nothing more I can do or say that will matter. A friendly I ______________1750 Heath Rd . Hoehnjs Crossing Guard — WANTED — The Hastings Police Department in con­ junction with the Hastings Area School system is seeking a qualified individual for the position of Adult School Crossing Guard. This position Is needed for approx­ imately one hour per day on a part-time fill in basis. Interested persons should con­ tact the Hastings Police Department, 102 S. Broadway Ave., Hastings, Ml 49058, 945-5744 EO£. ADA EmpUftr reminder, a label doesn't vote, It’s the person who does. Many good people have helped on my campaign - Democrats, Republicans, young people and even senior citizens. People who believe in experience over politics I would likeas tousual. thank all of them for their hard work and time given to my campaign. It is deeply appreciated. You the voters will decide who will be your next State Representative on November 8. I ask you, does experience count? Thank you all for allowing me this privilege to talk to you from my heart. �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 FINANCIAL FOCUS AmMMby Millage rates lower in Apportionment Report because of property tax cuts Mark D. Christensen of Edward D. Jones * Co. IRA consolidation simplifies retirement planning Individual retirement accounts have become a common m*hod of saving for retirement since their inception in 1974. As more in­ vertors became familiar with IRAs. they began experimenting with the different in­ vestments that could be placed in this retirement-planning vehicle. 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In addition, you receive a regular accounting of your investments and timely documents for your annual tax returns Conaohdarioa of your accounts makes it easier to track your investments while you’re working, and at retirement, it simplifies the monthly withdrawals vou make from your IRA If you decide to make an IRA rollover, you have 60 days to roil the funds from one IRA mmo another after you take delivery. You can make only one rollover per IRA per each 12 months If you fail to roll your IRA into another IRA wnhm 60 days of taking delivery of the funds and you are not yet age 59 M». both uses aad penalties will be accessed oa the IRAs are a simple, inexpensive way to plan for your retirement. When you roll over any of these funds, make certain the transaction is handled properly. By taking extra care, you'll ensure your retirement future is properly planned for. - STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week Ctoee Change Company ♦ 7. 54*/. ATST +1 40'/. Amerltech — 501/. Anheuser-Busch + •/. 48'/. Chrysler —r/. 687. Clerk Equipment 227, + •/. CMS Energy + •/. 50*/. Coca Cola 70 -37. Dow Chemical ♦ 1*/. 627. Exxon + 17. 12 Family Dollar 2VI. 4-7. Ford 387. -27. General Motors -V. Great Lakes Bancorp 257, 27 —1’/. Hastings Mfg. + 1’/» 75'/» IBM 49*/. + ’/. JCPenney +2 Johnson & Johnson 567, 16*/. +1 Kmart 587. + 7. Kellogg Company McDonald's 297. 4-1’/. 49 + 27. Sears —V. Southeast Mich. Gas 18’/. Spartan Motors —1'/. 167. — Upjohn 32*/. Gold 1384.60 -5.15 530 -.01 Silver Dow Jones 3863.37 + 17.93 Volume 315,000,000 Barry County Conservation Club scores announced Da E (Hutch) Hutchings scored a perfect 25. Tuesday. Sept. 27. Walt Birman and Sam Scobey had 24 out of 25. Joo Hummell shot his first 40 straight Oa. 1. Dave Garity. Hutch and Birman had 25 straight twice. Hutch, Cliff McDonald and Bob Barry had 24 out of 25; Earl Argetxinger. Btrman and Hummell had 23 out of 25. Garity had five from the rock and won a game of scrap Hutch won Annie Oakley Hutch shot two 25 straight. Oa. 4, Scobey had one. They also each won an Annie Oak­ ley Hutch. Birman and Ed Danielwicz had 25 straight. Oa. 8. Birman bad 24 out of 25 three limes. Hutch had two and Randy Hughes. Dan C Hutchings. Argctsingcr. Gordon Timm and garity had one 24 out of 25. Hutch and Barry were Annie Oakley winners. Shooting 25 straight twice Oa. <5 was Birman. Garity. Hutchings. Spike Cooper and Danielwicz shot 25 straight once. Hutch shut 24 out of 25 twice. Birman and Jane Staffer shot 24 once Ernie Ashbaugh. Bob Green. M Ckwgh hii 23 out of 25 once and Cooper and Birman did it twice. The Conservation Club has open trap shooting. Saturdays at I p.m. al 1180 Cook Rd Hours: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; Sat 9 to 12 105 N. Main Nashville. Ml 49073 (517] 852-3906 Reductions in millage rates because of the recent change in school financing arc re­ fleeted in the 1994 Barry County Appor­ tionment Repost adopted last week by the County Board of Commissioners This is the first time the report has been issued with the Iowa school operating prop­ erty taxes because of the new state law through voter approval of Proposal A. Total revenue fix schools collected from property taxes in the county last year was $31 million and this year it will be about $14 million. County Equalization Director Karen Scarbrough said. The following is a list of the school dis­ tricts and townships in (he county and the total 1994 homestead millage rates as com­ pared to 1993 Special assessment millage for various purposes in a number of neigh­ borhoods in the county is not included in the total millage rates below nor is the amount of village taxes Also, non-homestead millage for primar­ ily commercial and industrial properties have an additional 18 mills. Properties m the village of Freeport have an additional 8.9184 mills; village of Middleville. 11.7100 nulls; village of Nashville. 15.1620 mills; and village of Woodland. 11.5859 mills. . The total nullage rates include'schools, including debt; township, intermediate school distria. community college and li­ brary (where applicable), countv operating, county debt and city taxes where applicable. Assyria Township: • Bellevue Community Schools. 27.7326 nulls; (55.1122 in ’93). • Hastings Area Schools, 16.6174 mills; (47.2532 in -93). • Maple Valley Schools. 17.5009 nulls; (39.7965 in *93). • Pennfield Schools. 23.9765 mills; (55.2340 in *93). Ballinsorc Township: • Delton Kellogg Public Schools. 16.5210 mills; (45.7729 in -93). • Hastings Area School System. 16.7210; (473526 in *93). • Maple Valley Schools. 17.6045; (39.8959 in *93). Barry Township: • Delton Kellogg Public Schools. 20.0477. (49.2944 in *93). • Gull Lake Schools. 24.9038; (55.5700 in *93). Carl tea Township: • Hastings Area Schoo! System. 18.1305; (48.6615 in *93). • Lakewood Public Schools. 17.9004; (45.4362 in *93). • Thomapple-Kellogg Schools. 25.4732; (55.6093 in V3). Castleton Township: • Hastings Area Schools. 17.6520; (48.2784 in -93). • Lakewood Public Schools. 17.4219; (45.0531 in -93). • Maple Valley Schools. 18.5355; (40.8217 in -93). Hastings Township: • Hastings Area Schools. 16.6242; (47.2946 in *93). Carpet, Vinyls, Ceramic Tile, Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling We've Pulled It Off! Quality. Style. And A Free Faucet Or Free Financing'. i oi It's wlue you uni afford to miss’ Buy am • Maple Valicy. 19.5077; (41.8379 iq •93). Hope Township: • Delton Kellogg Public Schools. 18.0582; (47 4521 in 93). • Hastings Area Schools. 18.2582; (49.0318 in 93). Irving Township: • Hastings Area Schools. 17.8431; (48.4097 in 93). • Thomapple-Kellogg Schools. 25.1858; (55,3575 in 93). Johnstown Township: • De'.ion Kellogg Schools. 17.3074; (46.5908 in 93). • Gull Ijdcc Schools. 22.1635; (52.8664 in ’93). • Hastings Area Schools. 17.5674; (48.1705 in *93). • Pennfield Public Schools. 24.8665; (56.1513 in -93). Maple Grove Township: - Bellevue Community Schools. 28.7512; (56.1471 in *93). • Hastings Area Schools. 17.6360; (48.2881 in *93). • Maple Valley Schools. 18.5195; (40 8314 in *93). Orangeville Township: • Delton Kellogg Schools, 17.6404; (46.9390 in *93). • Martin Public Schools. 23.5508; (50.2325 in *93). • Plainwell Public Schools. 21.6108; (51.8360 in -93). nonce or MomMR sau Dofa«h having boon mode in Iho condition* of o cortoin Mortgogo. mode by Cheryl Ann Witter, (f/k/o Cheryl Ann Justice), o married woman, whoso address is 914 Maple Street. Lobo Odosc Michigan. as Mortgagor To Union tank ol lake Odessa, a Michigan Bank­ ing Corporation of lake Ode*so. Michigan, os Mortgagee. Doted Moy 14th. 1992. ond recorwd tn iho Of­ fice of the Register of Deeds lor the County ol Barry and the Stole of Michigan, on Moy I9lh. 1992. in Liber 544 al Mortgages on Page 267. on which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo at iho date of this notice lor principal and interest, lhe sum ci: Forty Throe Thousand Nino Hundred and Si«ty Nino and 56/100 (>43.949.56) Doi Ion. And oho o second Mortgage dated Juno 7lh. 1993. and recorded in iho Office of the Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry, and State of Michigan, on Juno I5«h. 1993. in Liber 574 of Mor»goge». Pago 715. on which Mortgage there is claimed to bo duo ot iho date of this notice for principal and interest, the sum of 56.460.47 And no proceedings having been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said Mortgage, and second mortgage, or any part thereof, whereby lhe power of sole contained in m d Mortgage and second mortgage has become o >erative. NOW THEREFORE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that E / virtue of lhe Power of Sato contained in said Mortgages. and in pursuance of Iho statute in such cose made and provided, the above said Mortaages. will bo foreclosed by a sole of the parcels of the promiso* therein described, or so much thereof as may bo necessary, at public auction, to the highest bidder, ot iho East door of iho County Courthouse in the City of Hostings, and County ol Barry. Michigan, that being iho place of holding the Circuit Court in and for said County, on the 1Im day of November. 1994. ot 10:00 o'clock a.m.. Eastern Standard Timo, of said day and said premises will be sold to poy the amount so as aforesaid then duo on tho 1st Mortgage, together with Ton and 00/100 (10%) percent interest on mo aforementioned 1st Mortgage, ond Nino and 75/100 (9.79%) percent interest on iho aforementtonod 2nd mortgage, together with logoi cost*, actual attorney* foe* and also any taxes and In­ surance that said Mortgagee doo* pay on or prior to tho date of said sale, which said premie st are described in said Mortgages. as follows, fo-wit Lot* 31 and 32 of MdenHhon * Subdivision. Ac­ cording io the recorded Plot thereof, as recorded In Libor 3 of Plats on Pogo 44. P.P.f 08-15-085-018-00. Tho ported of redemption will bo Six (6) month* from dote of sate. Dated: October I Uh. 1994 UNION BANK OF LAKE ODESSA Mortgagee By Timothy 1. Tromp (P4157I) Attorney for Union Bank of Lake Odessa DRAFTED BY: TIMOTHY L TROMP (P41571) ATTORNEY AT LAW 911 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 48849 (11/10) ptes yaw ctoiaWifneUldw heat srfiw finaada< with 6 months same as cash! Select line ol traditional and contemporary designs for kitchens and baths — 32 different cabinet styles, all featuring HomeCrest s solid wood doors; your choice d finishes. AM. 16 95% man/A id utametf Minimum pircbast JOHN J. LOFTUS needs the support of the Voters in District No. 2 to represent them the way they should be. On Nov. 8th, please give him that support by VOTING SHtINC HAM •VtTMUte SpuwStrtAm •Soldi Brass ’Durable Epoxy Finish •Quality Ceramic Cartridges HomeCrest ■■■ Cabinetry * j • Plainwell Schools. 22.9095; (52.8351 in 93). ' Rutland Townahlp: • Hastings Area Schools. 18 2502; (48.8766 in *93). • • Thornapple-Kellogg Schools. 253929; • (55.8244 in 93). Thornapplc Township: • • Caledonia Community Schools. » 24.0573; (47.6024 in *93). • Thomapple-Kellogg Schools. 24.7899; ' (55.0560 in *93). Woodland Township: • Hastings Area Schools. 18.3603; • (49.1016 to 93). • • Lakewood Schools. 18.1302; (45.8763) in *93). • Yankee Springs Township: • • Delton Kellogg Schools. 16.5181; (45.7948 in 93). • • Thomapple-Kellogg Schools.24.0608; • (54.3223 in 93) • Wayland Union Schools. 24.9885; (48.6382 in *93). City of Hastings: • Hastings Area Schools. 31.9974; (60.9649 in *93). ’ | LEGAL NOTICES: style HomeCrest cabinetry and enjoy all the quality and features HomeCrest is known for — from HomeCrest s complete • Thomapple-Ke Hogg. 25.1831; (55.4665 in 93). Prairieville Township: • Delton Kellogg Schools. 18.9391; (47.9381 in-93). • Gull Lake Schools. 23 7952; (54.2137 in 93). LOFTUS FOR COMMISSIONER Paid lor by the Committee to Elect Loftus for County Commisstoner. 4104 Johnson Rd.. Middleville. Ml 49333 ★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★ Nona or FOMCLOtuM Default having boon mado to tho terms and condi­ tions of a cortoin mortgage mado by John J.B/ovato, a single man. on March 26. 1994 to AC­ CEPTANCE MORTGAGE CORFORATION. and subsequently assigned to Steve Ruio 6726 Rod Cedar lane. West Bloomfield. Ml 46367 ond record­ ed in tho Office of Iho Register of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on iho 2nd day of April. A.D. 1993 ta Libor 566 of Mortgages. Pago 511. and upon which mortgage there is claimed fo bo duo as of the date of this notice Principal and Interest of Twenty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two Dollars ond 52/100, (S27.662.52) al 17% per an­ num. and said default having continued for more iNon Mrty (X) doy» and no suit ex proceedings having boon instituted to recover tho debt secured by the mortgage. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON December 1. 1994 2:00 p.m. Local Time, iho sold mortgage will bo foreclosed by public sale at public vendue to the highest bidder inside the Barry County Courthouv • Building ta Hasting*. Michigan thot being th* buildtag whore iho Circuit Court for said County is hold, of the promise* described in said mortgage or so much thereof a* may be necessary to pay the u.-nount due on said r tortgago a* aforesaid with in­ terest fhoroon ond oil legal costs, charge* and ex­ penses including tho attorney foes provided by tew and any taxes, assessments ond insurance premium* on sold premise*, which said premises are situated to tho Township of Orangeville. Coun­ ty of Barry. Slate of Michigan described as follows: ■ Land in tho TOWNSHIP ol ORANGEVILLE, BARRY County. Michigan. described as follows: BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SA© SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED 8Y A GAS PIPE SET IN CON­ CRETE THENCE EAST ON SA© UNE TO SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH 1/2 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 RODS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTH AST 1 /4 OF SOUTHWEST I 2 SECTION 4; THENCE WEST TO HIGHWAY. THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG HIGHWAY 552 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414.3 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST. 500 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST 868 FEET TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 250 FEET TO PLACE OF 6EGMNING. EXCEPT COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST TO AN IRON PIPE SET IN CONCRETE ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE EAST 280 FEET ON SA© SEC TfON LINE; THENCE NORTH 66 FEET THENCE WEST TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE TO THE PLACE OF 8EGINNING. MING A PARCH OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SA© SHORE POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 128 FEET FOR PLAuE OF BEGINN­ ING: THENCE EAST 280 FEET; THENCE NORTH 62 FEET; THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE Of BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SA© SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 190 FEET THENCE EAST 280 FKT FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE WEST 260v FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE: THENCE NORTH 60 FEET THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH UNE OF SECTION 4.. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SA© SHORE AT POINT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE. THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 06 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGW4N ING THENCE EAST 280 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 FEET: THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT THE SOUTH XX) EEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCEL OF LAND BEGIN­ NING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH UNE Of SECTtON 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SA© SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON­ CRETE THENCE EAST ON SA© SOUTH UNE TO THE SOUTH 1 4 POST OF SECTION 4 THENCE NORTH. ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH I /4 UNE OF SECTION 4 TO A PLACE OF BEGINNING The lengtn of tho period of redemption from sveh sole will be twelve (12) months immediately • following said sole , Dated ot Southfield. Michigor . this I9tn day o’ October A D 1994 Miles E Broseh 26211 Central Park Blvd.. Suite 400 Southhold. Ml 48076 By. Warren L Brosch. A Money for Steve Ruta 262H Central Port Blvd R410 Southfield Ml 48076 (11/24) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 — Page 17 CONGRESSIONAL, cont. from page 3 Koikov ha accused i'ongussman Ebler, at treason md has called for hl> resignation He contends that Ehlers: • ’Voted for a lobby reform bill that abridge, people, freedom of qieech • 'Has allowed the President to seize the authority to suspend lhe constitution my time he declares a national emergency • "Understands that only government can issue money. Federal reserve notes are violadona of the constitution Spending them has has created the national debt, which was un­ constitutional and treason, and has enslaved us In violation of the 13th Amendment Ehlers has declined lo answer Konicov s charges. 4. DEFICIT: *1 would cancel II. la’s s vio­ lation of the constitutional provisions for lhe creation of money. Only the federal govern­ ment has the authority lo create money The federal reserve is s privsiely owned, for profit bank, which ia why we have a national debt. "The biggest crime a that the constitution is the supreme law of lhe land. Every gov­ ernment employee takes an oath to protect and defend it. They've broken lhe contract, causing the breakdown of peace and tranibhbly ________ 'Out of those lies and broken promises, the income lax has risen to over 50 percent of a family s wages We should re-establish the caistiiuuon as lhe supreme law of the land and try every employee for treason Konicov has been having weekly sessions In Hastings, at which he has been telling voters they don’t need to pay mcome tax. 5 REPRESENTATION 'Invite me to be your employee for two years and t v-ill stand with the values of the foundlrg fathers My presence will change the sysrem' 6. WHY YOU: Because I’ve signed a pledge that if I violate my oath of office. HI stand before the voters and If guilty. Hl bear the consequences of my actions ’ SwraaNrawrawdlw I. FOREIGN POLICY: ’Foreign policy should shift from a military one lo one baaed on exportation of knowledge in areas of business administration, economics, agricul­ ture and energy conservation to allow coun­ tries to become self sufficient so they wouldn't need lo look to America for help.' Normandin said a study showed a tran­ scendental meditation conflict resolution program reduced war deaths 'Billions of dollars are being put into pro­ grams that aren't working. Peacekeeping technology creates coherence In the envi­ ronment and fights collective stress. ’Were not saying that mere should be no military, but we should have a branch trained m peacekeeping technology. 2 CONTRACT: Though she agreed that the heal single thing one can do ro stimulate the economy is cut taxes rhe said. "The collective stress and negativity in Washing­ ion te high, which doesn’t solve the collec­ tive problems of uds nation. The Natural Law Party feels mat proper education u the solution to ow problems. Our greatest resources are oar 2B0 million pacpie.' Normandin said there is a breakdown in the individual at m early age She noted that just about all children atari school with en­ thusiasm. but somehow lose it as time goes on. which Rte blames on 'a lack of comanunscsrion between the student and knower.' She sOd (he NLP believes in fully fimdtog programs like Head Stan. Increasing loans, giving lax incentives and creating model schools. She added the NLP favors charier >« * *' ■ Ji- ’ ■ NA.1wi.NjW 10 MtCDIKK) 3. DEFICIT: Nonnandin said that using traaarrndcnisl meditation on areas such as crime would reduce problems and bilBone ot dollars m coats She said the Grace Commission came tg) with 2.400 ways lo cut coats, but they were ignored by Congress. •We re only partly aware of solutions of the aotaUtas.' she said. *We need lu cut coau In areas that disallow us from baianch^ We budget' 4. CRIME: Nonnandin and the Natural Law Party are proponents of tranacendental laerWHMion, which they say works wooden with convicted criminals and people who might become criminals. Normandin said a study mowed that TM reduced crime in the muder capital of Wariungton D.C. one rummer during a beat wave. The results were remarkable.’ the said *We feel that it would have reduced crime by 30 to 40 percent, eventually ' In this area. Nonnandin said, youths could be named in TM programs, which eventu­ ally would save money by having more of them avoid die criminal justice system and welfare, and making them more productive citizens 5 REPRESENTATION "We would impiement programs that affect the entire dis­ trict. programs that influence the lives of ev­ eryone in this area." 6. WHY YOU: "Because I am aware of aoiutions AU food ideas should be imple"Wed like io see conflict-free govern­ ment. an end to the mud slinging. It's embarusing lo have candidates in a debate yelling at each other when there are solu­ tions available io the problems "We would like to make it so people s dunking u in tune with natural law. When we're out of tune with nature, that s when we're nek and unhappy " When wked if the Natural Law Parry is tied to cult religion and mind control. Nor­ mandin replied. "It s not religion and it's not mind control, hi a very old system that in­ creases your IQ. mental ability and s^engetfaens tbe immune system "k*s solution onented. k s not liberal or conservative. Many of our programs are pre­ vention onented and we have physics and science to support us." Nick Smith Kim McCaughtry Kenneth Proctor Scott Williamson Four candidates competing for 7th Congressional District seat by Terra, Frith Staff Writer Four candidate! from four different parties will compete for the Seventh Congressional DUtrict teat in the election Tuesday. Nov. 8 Vying for lhe position are incumbent Re­ publican Nick Smith. Democrat Kim Me Csugbtry. Libertarian Kenneth Proctor and Natural Law Party candidate Scott Williamson Each candidate was asked to present his ideas on the topics of foreign policy, the Re­ publican 'contract with America', the bud­ get deficit and crime. Fwdgnpefcy Smith said. "We have been on a roller coaster with no consistent policy on how to deal with foreign threats and problems. Be­ fore we send troops to foreign countries, there must be a compelling need because of its effects on Ute US. There has lo be a plan of action 'bat reveals predetermined goals and define, a lime of completion on when we get oa.' McCaughtry said that he felt that lhe U.S. shouldn't be involved in a military effort. 'Bosnia. Cuba. Rwanda and Haiti are situ­ ations that the U.S. should provide humani­ tarian support and mediators if requested.' he said. "We can not solve another country s civil crisis for them. They must find lhe solution." He added that since North Korea posed a potential threat to world peace by develop­ ing a nuclear device, that the U.S. took tbe right steps io end the crisis through negotia­ tions Proctor began by saying that U3. foreign policy is "greatly ireervenuous" and that we are getting into areas that wc have do busi­ ness in." He added. "A tot of foreign policy prob­ lems we created ourselves by how we dealt with them in the past. We shouldn't be the world police at tbe expense of the taxpay­ ers." While oo direct comment was available from Williamson, a political statement by the Natural Law Pan, had this to say on US foreign policy: The Natural l^w Party believes that U3. foreign policy should shift immediately from one based principally on military aid to a foreign policy based on lhe exploration of knowledge. American expertise in the areas of business administration and agriculture, supplemented when necessary with eco­ nomic support, should replace military aid as the principal role of America in foreign affairs." 'Contract With America' Both Proctor and McCaughtry are against at least part of the Republicans' "contract with America." which includes an increase in military spending, tax cuts and a call for a balanced budget amendment. Smith defends the contract. "We can not affix d to spend an additional $98 billton on defense. We now spend onequarter of a trillion dollars and the military should be able to exist on that." said Mc­ Caughtry. "1 am in favor of tax incentives for business to expand, however 1 am op­ posed to tax breaks only for the wealthy. Ou the issue of a balanced budget amendment. 1 am not in favor of changing the constitution. We need to elect individuals, like myself, who want to work together to balance tbe budget and bold them accountable. We must move forward, to the future, not return io tbe failed past." Proctor said that he is "not happy" with the contract. "Americans view Denxxvau as wanting to spend money on social programs and Re­ publicans as wanting to spend it on the mili­ tary." he said. "I want to see the pork cut and there is a tot of pork in military spending. As for tax cuts. I oppose income taxes. I would like to sec a flat lu percent tax used with no deductions. It would simplify taxes so that you could do them on the back of a post card and save money because it would eliminate the need for 90 percent of the IRS" He added that he would like to eliminate withholding taxes and eventually phase out income i Me* Smith countered his opponents' views by saying that the contract doesn't include ac­ tual increases in military spending, but in­ stead "reduces the decreases already pro­ posed by President Clinton." On the topic of tax cuts, he points out th at his bill. HR 539. which is one of 10 oa cut bills, is a "neutral cost recovery bill, which will make it easier far businesses io buy ma­ chines and equipment." He added. "Economists estimate that this bill and proposals to reduce a capital gains tax will result In $5 trillion in increased eco­ nomic activity in jobs and business expan­ sion within 5 years." He ended by saying that be supports a bal­ anced budget amendment. "Ccugress needs more backbone in saying do to increased spending." There was do information available at press time on bow WUliamson or his party felt about the contract with America issues. Crime Crime wasn't seen by most of tbe candi­ dates as the biggest probtem facing tbe na­ tion. instead it was tbe economy and jobs. However, each bad their own views on bow crime to a challenge facing the future of tbe nation. "Crime is the No. 2 priority facing the na­ tion. with the economy and jobs being num­ ber one." said Smith. "We need state and federal legislation that increases apprehen­ sion. judges that give tougher sentences for assaultive crime and a prison system that doesn't tel criminals cut early." J McCaughtry began by saying that be was against the crime bill recently passed. "I believe hat the crime bill violated the Second Amt odmem and that the prevention aspects targ ted tbe wrong age group." be said. "Although the goal was to provide the youth an alternative to crime. I feel we must direct our efforts toward a strengthening of the family structure and begin our preven­ tion efforts in pre-school." He added that we need truth in sentencing and the facilities to support the concept, with police that are allowed to fight crime instead of gathering statistical data "Crime to a big problem, but the economy to a bigger one," said Proctor. "We need to empower the American people to protect themselves and promote personal gun own­ ership as a deterrent. In the State of Michi­ gan you can legally defend yourself only if it to the only option and are supposed to go out lhe back door if someone breaks into your home. That's wrong." Tbe Natural Law Party advocates that criminal tendencies arise from "accumulated stress and the inability of criminals to fulfill their desires in a lawful way." It suggests that stress could be eliminated by promoting education to develop the creativity and intel­ ligence of everyone and by providing effec­ tive rehabilitation of prison inmates Each man has is own reasons why be says that voters should choose him over his op­ portent. Why you? 'For lhe last 22 yean. I hive waked, pud taxes and served the communities I have been a part ot.' said McCaughtry, 'I have had several jobs from a laborer to a college tnstrucia, a pitot 10 a business owner and a union member lo a manager in a maja cor­ poration I have seen the good and lhe bad at each position and 1 am In touch with tbe needs and concerns of business as well as the regular worklt g people. If you are tired of the gridlock and the non-productive ways ot the past, then I am tbe best choice.’ Smith said. 'Experience is important to making good decisions and I have had the opportunity to serve In township and county governments. with the local school district, as a member of the Hoapit# board ot director, and as a trustee In my church. I have served both administrati ve snd legisla­ tive branches of tbe state said federal gov­ ernment I also have tbe experience of rais­ ing a family and being a farmer, which helps me understand tbe needs snd desires of my consUtuents.' Proctor said that voters should choose him because. 'I am tbe only candidate who pro­ motes Individual freedom and responsibility over the government I am fa less govern­ ment. leas lazes and less government intru­ sion.' At press time, the Maple Valley News was unable to contact Williamson fa his personal opinions and views. State Senate election mirrors liberal vs. conservative struggle byNfckHWbBMi Writer Id id election year of stark political contrasts between liberal aad conservative candtoaKx. the race far the 23rd Suae Senate seat to typical. Joanne Emmons, of Big Rapids, is the Republican candidate for lhe new district. Scott Manning, of Six Lakes, is running as ir Democratic candidate. Though lhe two have similar views on some issues. their political philosophies diverge on such issues as abortion, charter schools and education reform, with Emmons on the conservative side and Manning tending toward the liberal view. Emmons to a sitting state senator. She has served as a member of the State House and as a township official. bring her public service total to 18 yean. She also has helped operate a familyowned dairy butiness for 25 years. Manning has served on the Montabella Board of Education for four yean and has been active with the Michigan Association of School Boards. He has done paid and volunteer work at a community college and he is working to develop hr own consulting business Next Tuesday, voters oi tbe 23rd State Senate District, which includes the counties of Barry. Ionia. Mecosta. Montcalm and Isabella, will decide which of the hopefuls they will send to Lansing The following is a «.Tie$ of questions of the candidates, on their stands on some cur­ rent issues: 1 ABORTION What is your position on abortion? Should it be kept legal0 2 TEACHER S STRIKES How do you feel about the State Legislatures passage earlier this year of an anti-teachers strike law? 3 TIGER STADIUM How do you feel about state funding support for building a new Tiger Stadium0 4 PROPOSAL A How do you feel about passage of Proposal A for education0 MANNING: Manning said he opposed the legislation that established penalties fa striking leachen because the measure takes away the leachen' collective bargaining rights and right at tm speech. Tbe law is Just the Oral nep. he said. Tbe Slate Legislature is also considering a bill that would make Michigan a "right to work" alate, which would destroy lhe ability of state wakers to bargain with their empioyen collectively, be said. That means people would be working fa leas, be said, adding that woken in 'right to work' states earn wages 19 percent lower than weaken in other stales. Tiger aSadlwra Joanne Emmons Scott Manning 5: CUTS: If you were to tee a budget crunch coming, where do you feel cuts should be made’’ 6. SUICIDE: How do you feel about legalizing [hysician-awisted sumde’’ the court’s ruling would take precedence. He added that lhe term "pro-chace" does na mean 'pro-abortion.' It simply means sipporting tbe right of women to chose fa themselves Trackers' strikes EMMONS: It has been illegal fa Michigan teachers to strike fa many yean now, Emmons said. She said she supported the recent measure because It added penalties to tbe law if teachers went on 7. DEATH PENALTY: Do you fava capital punishment’’ DO you think it will deter crime? S. CHARTER SCHOOLS: How do you feel about charier schools? 9. GUNS: What do you think of a recent law that expels undents fa bringing guns lo school’’ What should be done with those students’’ Aborriou EMMONS: Tbe senata said she is pro­ life and support, the prohibition ot abortion except in cases where it is necessary lo save lhe life of the mother MANNING The Democrat said he is pro­ choice and will support lhe Untied Slates Supreme Court * decision in the esse ot Kot vs. Wade to uphold women's ngbi to have abortions Manning said lhe uale cannot pass legislation dealing with lhe issue since strike. She raid until tbe law was passed, teacben were tbe only union agamzation that could strike and still receive full pay. The law also eriablishes fines tbat can be assessed to school board members if they lock out teacben. she said The addition of penalties was an important nep in discouraging strikes by teachers. Emmons raid She said strikes by leachen are bad because they disrupt lhe school year and hurt lhe learning process. '1 think they’re very destructive tc children.’ she saxl EMMONS: 'I believe they should build lheir own stadium. Emmoos said. T de ttol believe that Is what we ought to be doing with taxpayen' money.' MANNING: '(Owner Mike) Ditch can uae bis own money to build a stadium if be wants one.' Manning said. He said be is a fan of tbe current stadium and would prefer to see that one renovated, but state funds should na be used fa lhe project. Frapusni A EMMONS: The senata said she is ’very pleased' the new sysum was approved by voters because it moved funding fa public schools sway from property taxes to a more diversified lax base Proposal A was necessary. Emmoos said, because funding public schools with prop­ erty taxes led to a tot of financial inequality Some schools in Emmons' distnet could na get a millage passed and would "die in then tracks' bad the synem ot funding na been changed, she said Proposal A makes sure their is funding available fa all schools, she said. MANNING: Though Proposal A shined the burden ot funding public schools from tbe backs of property owners. Manning said he did na support n because it failed to re­ See SENATE continued on page IB �Page 18 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3. 1994 Hoekstra, Hoover to vie for 2nd Congressional seat by Margaret Kow ter Staff Wntrr Voter* in the Second Congressional District will choose Tuesday between Republican in­ cumbent Pete Hoekstra and Democrat* challenger Marcus Hoover. Hoekstra, who has served one-two year term, was a newcomer to the political scene in August 1992 when he unseated long-time in­ cumbent Guy VanderJagt from a 13-term reign by winning the GOP primary Poor to his election. Hoekstra was a Holland business excutive. He said he feels that Congress needs to be better informed as to whal is going on wiCi foreign policy. He was very supportive of the Prrsidcm's actions in the Middle East However, he doesn't feel thai it has ever been made clear to him as why U.S. troops are in Haiti. He fed* responsibility to his district, especially if a soldier is killed on foreign soil and he must explain why the soldier was there to begin with. Hoekstra was involved in the development of the Republicans' "contract with America." as were several other Republicans in Congress and many Republican candidates The contract was put together to show what Republicans were in favor of — in an attempt to dispel the idea that Republicans say "no" to everything Hoekstra is also in favor ol passing a balanced budget amendment and making the Congressional budget a balanced one. too. Hoekstra believes that crime is a big pro­ btem. though not necessarily the biggest one He said he feels that crime is much better addressed at the local level and would prefer to see money stay in the local district lo be us­ ed as seen fit at that level. Hoekstra has held town meetings at various locations in the district, including one in Middleville He has also set up satellite bases were the public can get answers to questions or contact someone from his office one day every other month Thomapple Township Hall has been one of these bases Hoekstra said he tries to deal w ith everyone in the district the same, no ma*ier where they live. He holds with the general Republican philosophy that federal government should be smaller, allowing more local governments to be more responsive to people's needs. He feels that if people agree with him. they should vote for him. Hockst.a was not interviewed directly. His press secretary Jon Brandt answered quest ions and relayed feelings expressed by Hoekstra during the campaign. His challenger. Marcus Hoover. has lived in Copemish in Manistee County since 1988. His home prior to that was in Detroit. He is a 1992 retiree of General Motors, where he held several offices in the the union local. The last one was vice president in charge of benefits Hoover was encouraged to run by fellow Democrats and said he feels Hoekstra doesn't care about ordinary people, those he would represent. Hoover feels that the U.S. foreign policy over the last two years has been good. “I believe that the best was made out of bad situations." he said. "It was a stroke of genius to put together a team to talk to those in Haiti. That situation could have resulted in the loss of many lives.” Hoover thinks that the Republican can­ didates' "contract with America" is a giant step backward. He said there was no way to cut taxes while reducing the deficit at the same lime. "It seems like I heard that same thing back in 1981 and the result was that the national deficit quadrupled." he said. Hoover belie es that the Republican con tract will take from the lower and middle classes and give tax cuts to the upper class. The deficit has been reduced in the past three years. Hoover believes that if Republicans get into the mainstream, that is going to reverse. "The only way to continue cutting the deficit is to tighten our belts and have the wealthy pay their share." Hoover believes that crime is the nation’s biggest probtem. ••We’re going to have to get tough on criminals even if it means using the death penalty, however, for heinous" crimes, like first-uegree murder and rape. MANNING: "In cases of mass murder — yes." Manning said. He echoed Emmons* assessment that unless the people put the issue on the ballot, it is not allowed by the state constitution. brought guns to school. "1 think it's important to support the 99 percent of the kids who do not bring guns to schools," she said. Sbe said that lets parents know tbe state warns a safe atmosphere at schools. Because everyone under 16 years old is required to attend school, expelled students under 16 should be placed in an alternative education program, sbe said. MANNING: Manning said be agreed with the law's attempt to do something about crime and guns in school. He would have bad to vote against it. however, because it did not addres* whal to do with students who are expelled. Some legislators have suggested putting the students in alternative programs, he said, but tbe state is not fully funding such programs. He said be would like to sec tbe expelled students go into an alternative education program or to a juvenile detention center if they were violent. penalty It con* us between $40,000 to $60,000 to house a criminal in prison for one year." He said that it would be much more cost ef­ fective to keep people out of prison to begin with Hoover favors putting more police on the streets, targeting education programs. in­ cluding vocational training for thoie at risk, and give the upcoming generation all.^natives to crime as a lifestyle. Hoover is concerned with people .md their problems, as opposed to business regulations. He said that he is well aware ul ibe poepte who live in the portion of Barry County that is part of the Second District and would not forget that they exist. Hoover considers himself as t.. advocate;' for lhe ordinary person. : "I’ve been broke. I’ve been out of worker I've shopped for bent cans and day-old bread*’ I’ve been hungry. I’ve been in the same spots as ordinary people. ”1 don't believe that Rep. Hoekxtrt: understands that!** STATE SENATE...continued from page 17 solve ongoing funding problems such as equity between schrxWs The "badly-crafted bill" also left a $43 million tax loophole for the tobacco industry. Manning said. Cats EMMONS: Michigan's economy is improving. Emmons said, and she expects it continue to rebound from recent economic difficulties Though the state has trimmed its budget In lhe past several years, she said there is more iodo. "We arc still spending money on very specialised projects that help a small number of people.' she said She named the Detroit Zoo and lhe Detroit Symphony Orchestra as two examples Emmons said local propels should be funded locally and state funds should go to projects that benefit all of Michigan's resident. MANNING: If Michigan s budget is going to be cut. Manning said, the state should go to a zero-baaed budget format. This method would provide full funding only to programs mandated by tbe federal government and the state constitution, he said "Everything that is not a mandate is subject to a budget cut." Manning said He said programs that arc ineffective should be among the cuts. Suicide EMMONS: Phywcian-assistcd suicide is a bad idea. Emmons said. She said she did not think physicians should be put in a position of preserving life and helping some patients to die. "I feel that's the wrong thing for the medical community to be doing." she said. She said she is also worried about possible abuses in the system and senior citizens be­ ing taken advantage of. MANNING: Tbe state should not put a law regarding physician-assisted suicide on the books. Manning said. The issue is one to be decided by the patient, the family and the doctor, he said. He does not want the issue legislated because that would tie the hands of prosecutors looking for abuses in suicide cases, be said. He would rather allow prosecutors to examine each case to deter­ mir- if tbe death was a suicide or a homicide, he said. Death penalty EMMONS. Tbe constitution prohibits establishing a death penalty. Emmons said, and only a petition drive by tbe electorate can put the issue on the ballot She said the would support a death Ckarter icbooii EMMONS: Tbe senator said sbe supported the legislation that created charter schools. She said charter schools arc public schools without boundaries that will provide children with a better education ’han regular public schools. People with money have always bad the ability to send kids to any school." she said. Charter schools allow poorer people the opportunity to send their children to a better school than their local public school. MANNING: Charter schools are private schools. Manning unless they are operated by a school district and governed by an elected board of education. "I don't support giving public money for private schools." be said. Any charier school should be governed by an elected board of education, be said. Guns EMMONS: Emmons said sbe supported the recent bill that would expel students who Pumpkins have many faces in Pennock employee contest Why yea? She said voters should elect her to the1 senate seat because she has had a wide nape. of governmental experience. She has servM; in the senate, the bouse and on her area school board, she said . "Because ot all those experiences. I can put myself In the taxpayer's shoes,- she sah£, "I am committed to malting Michigan at nice a place for taxpayers as there is kt the u.sManning said Emmons’ distnet has lost. J120 million in revenue sharing for the loaf governments while Emmons has been in office. He also claimed state aid to Central Michigan University has only increased S3 per student over the past four yean while tuition cosu have gone up S900 per student. "We need someone that will truly represent us and fight for the needs ot our cities and our communities." Manning said. 'She has not dotte a very good job.* Manning said that Is why he is running — to ensure 'he district gets equal represent*Uon in tbe Suae Legislature. t Emmoni alto Mid lhe tiaie bat made "an axtoundirig Dumber ot (ax cuts* recently and the hopes the will be able lo continue lhe trend it tbe Is elected. The stale should be taxpayer-friendly and return excess revenue to the tax payers, she said. r OA > A green-faced witch, submitted by Rehabilitative Services end created trf Dee Lowell, was judged tho "Best Haloween Theme’ in the contest. The witch seemed to recognize andtor talk to everyone who passed by. The secret was a video camera hidden inside the witch's attire, with Lowel watching a hidden monitor and speaking into a microphone. The hospttafs Information Services, including Linda Palmer, Bob Carmoney, David Alexander and Tony Frith, won "most origfoaf honors for their "Great Pumpkin Network ’ They used several sizes of pumpkins and turned them into computers and said they were ’stil working the bugs out." Other employees who coctrixjted and are not pictured are Laura Mtor and Jan McKelvey. The entry by the hosprtafs Dietary Department looked like Candyland and won the best decorated award The staff, including Diane Bust a nee, Linda SmSherman, Dariene Lancaster. Anna Mane Sutlrff and Cindy Lancaster, crested trier special version of the Green Street Cafe m a pumpkin shape covered with many indwidual pieces ot green candy and a roof of candy bars and other goodies In the foreground, a Hakoween with ts strong a Gumm worm brew The best carved pumpkin was deemed to be the one creeled by Perry Reigler for the Central Supply Department. Perry spent about three hours carving a ghost, melting pot. pumpkin and bat into the entry Pennock Hospital employees continue to out-do themselves every year in pumpkin canring and decorating contest between hospital departments. The surgery department captured best overall honors with this biue pumpkin that was a I haunted castle with ghosts flying about Ruth Bohn, shown in the photo, is the, artist. 4 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 3, 1994 — Page 19 Voters in six townships will be asked to approve millages Six townships will have millage propos­ es on lhe Nov. 8 general election ballot Ing voter* to approve one millage proposal: • Voter* will be sited to approve a I mill tax increase for 10 year* lo pay few construetiun of a new Baltimore Township Hall. If ■nmmvMf the millaee Caritea h* nnllerted Tawnsbip voter* are being asked to authorise one millage proposition 1 • Voter* are beint asked to okav 1.5 nulls for road maintenance and improvements fpm 1994 through 1998. The first year of Ifvy would raise an estimated levy of M3 JOO. IT proved J«kaM*wa TvwMkla it reeking ipproval of one millage proposal. • New millage for road maintenance is be­ ing sought in Johnstown Township. Voter* will be asked to give tbe green light to levy I mill for road* from 1995 through 1998. If approved. $43,912 would be raised from the millage tbe first year of tbe levy. Rutland Charter Towaikip also has one millage proposal on the ballot: • Voter* are being asked to increase gen­ eral operating funds by . 1386 mill* to com­ pensate for tbe millage rollback and to raise estimated increased revenue of $6,800 in lhe first year. Approval would bring operating millage back up to 1 null The millage, if approved, would be effective from 1995 through 2004. to submit to voter*: • For the purpose of maintenance and care of the fire department, cemetery and town­ ship. voter* are being asked to approve .2914 mills to offset lhe fractional reduction required by law of the previous 2 mill levy. The millage increase would be affective from 1995-2000 and would raise about $9,041 the first year of the levy. have four proposals ini lhe ballot: • Voters will be a<ked to renew millage amounting to .3069 nulls for fire and emer­ gency services from I ‘>94 through 2003. The first year of the levy would raise jbout $28,960 • For fire and emergency services, voters also will be asked to approve a proposal to recoup the millage rollback and increase taxes by .1931 during 1994-2003. resulting first year. • Additional millage of .25 mills is also being requested for fire protection and emer­ gency services for the years 1994-2003. If approved, lhe increase would amount to an additional estimated $23,591 tbe first year of the levy. • Hoad maintenance millage is being re­ quested in the amount of .5 mills for 1994 through 1998. Approximately $47,181 would be raised the first year of the levy in increased revenue of about $18,221 the BISD board, professional staff ratify new 3-year contract Staff Writer A new three year contract ratified by the Barry Intermediate Education Association Ipd tbe BISD board of trustees calls for a 2 qr the first year. The contract will be re-opened in years E* and three for negotiation* on salary y. said BISD Superintendent Tom bfohler He characterized the negotiations as pensions and FICA will no longer be provided as in tbe past As those costs increase, so will the local responsibility to pay for them. Also, the current teacher pension fund is under funded, so the responsibility will have to be assumed by boards of education." he said. Salaries M the intermediate district are based on the level of education and experience with the distnet Tbe BIEA approved the contract in September. and lhe BISD board voted to employee with a bachelor's degree, a bachelors degree and 15 credit hours, a master's degree, a master’s degree and 15 credit hours, and a master's When asked about tbe small increase Kgofixed. Mohler tato. ."The cost for local school district* for There are also 12 steps of seniority with lhe BISD that affect salary. For example, a person with a bachelor's degree would start at 525.038 under terms of the present contract; one with a bachelor's and five years of experience would receive 831.576. and the same person with 15 years experience would receive $42,054 One with a master’s degree would start at $26,567; with five years would earn $33,236 and after 15 years. $43,822 Someone with a master's degree and 15 credit hours would start at $27,334; with five years experience. $34,060 and with 15 yean, $44,703. An employee with a ouster's along with a second master’s would receive $28,097 to start, at five years would cam $34,886 anJ after 15 years would receive $45382. Negotiating the contract were Mohler as chief negotiator, with Board Treasurer George Wibaida for the BISD Talking for the BIEA and the Michigan Education Association regional affiliate. the South Central Unified Bargaining Association (SCUBA), was Uniserve Director Karilyn Frederick Also negotiating for tbe BISD with Frederick were Chris Murray, occupational therapist; Suzanne Heath, speech pathologist; Carol VanDenBerg. school psychologist; and Nancy Lynch, hearing TO AU MTtMSTW FHtSONS Hastings students join l(Wizards of Wall Street11 Hastings business students, under the guidance of Instructors Elbert Black and Patrick Purglel, placed second In a "Wizards ol Wall Street" com­ petition, sponsored by Davenport College, Lansing branch. Participants In­ cluded Carolyn Drake, Bertram Herzog, Kevin Hubert, Amanda Jennings, Janette Jennings, Tamml Kelly, Aaron Schantz and Stacy Strouse. Com­ petitors were divided Into teams representing the senior management of competing companies In a particular Industry — In this case car stereos (radio active). Each team selected a name, developed a mission statement and then made decisions affecting their stock prices, profits snd business ethics. The students learned how a business operates and work as a team to reach their company goals. Pictured with the 'Wizard" am ail the par­ ticipants, plus Gordon Drake, Purglel and Black. J-Ad Graphics Bride Show '94 Sat., Nov. 19,1994 12:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the... AJITIClf IV Barry Expo Center On M-37 between Hastings and Middleville See the newest in Bridal HHMT LAMGUAGC MADS AS FOUOWS Fashion for the Bride and the entire Bridal Party during the runway Fashion Show. 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Tbe judge said he fell there was nothing that could be done but put Quick in prison. Quick pleaded guilty m September to a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement with lhe Barry County Prosecutor s Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop another charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, a charge of nrsi-degree criminal sexual conduct and a charge of indecent exposure COURT NEWS: He also faces a charge ol second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in. for allegedly having sexual contact with her. A Nov. i I pre-trial was scheduled • A 32-year-oid Delton man stood mute to charges of aggravated stalking and maliciously destroying property Not guilty pleas were entered on Steven A. Smith's behalf Smith is charged with violating his probation by stalking a woman in Johnstown Township in July. Aggravated stalking is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both He is also charged with maliciously destroying property worth more than $100. That charge carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. A Nov. 17 pre-trial was set. M tidbrr recent court bt^tneu • A 38-year-okl Middleville woman stood mute to charges she maliciously destroyed two automobiles in March Not guilty pleas were entered on Shelly Chapman's behalf. She faces a charge of malicious ciestrution of more than $100 worth of property, a felony punishable by up to four years in pnstm or a $2,000 fine, or both Sbe is also charged with malicious • A 35-ycw-oM Middleville man stood mute io charges he had sex with a 14-yearoid girl within the last year. 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Hawkins pleaded guilty to the charges as part of a plea agreement with rhe Barry County Prosecutor's Office In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop other charges pending against Hawkins . including another count of breaking and entering, four other counts of receiving and concealing stolen firearms, safebreaking, stealing a car and committing a felony with TRIAL, continued from peg* 1 until sentencing, they Mid. but Judge Richard .Shuster denied lhe request. The court customarily revokes the bonds ol defendants when they are convicted. < Tnef Jerry Sarver. ot lhe Hlinngi City Police. Mid officers in lhe court room moved toward Roath tc ake him into custody when be bolted. "He didn't uy inytbing. He ga iro, looked •round and headed to lhe window.' Sarver •aid. Roath ran 10 feet from tbe defendant', table to lhe window and went through II head-rtnt. witneue, aaid Security in lhe coon room waa high. Sarver laid, because police expected trouble with Roath. who was seen looking around the courtroom during lhe coune of hii trial Wednesday, witnesses said. Mary Williams, the circuit court administrator, said the officers In the courtroom rushed outside to where Roeth bed fallen. Sarver said Roath bad landed on the grass beside lhe court house. He was conscious snd seemed alert, but was a hide pale. Sarver said. He said Roath wa, bleeding from one band and a wound on his forehead Roath had a large shard of broken glass In his hand and when the officen arrived be held it against his neck and chest. Sarver said. Poitee had to forcibly handcuff Roath and lake him to the boapiul Roath faces a posaible 15 yean In priaon after his convictions because he ia alao charged with being a habitual oflender, fourth offense, which raises tbe maximum possible sentences on the other charges. Sentencing was set for Dec. 1. but Williams said tbe date may need lo be moved if additional charges are brought against Roath. Sarver said it is unknown whal charges Roath may face as a result of tbe incident. Possibilities include escaping police custody, destraction of property and resisting and obstructing police. Of favors done Aad love expresrcd of throe who've Hood above the ml. cllarit mis CLASSIRED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 14 5 words; I2< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for lit 5 words; 10c each word the.tafter SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 word*. 10c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c txx>kkccping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY. 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 944-M50. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Middleville man sentenced to prison in auto crash death by Nick IWItaM Staff Wriltr A 29-year-old Middleville man convicted ot killing a 17-year-old Caterioni, High School student in • traffic accidem white driving drank about a year ago waa sentenced last Thursday In Barry County Circuit Court to serve five to 15 yean in prison. Judge Richard Shuster also ordered Timothy A. Tape to pey a 310.000 One and nearly SljOOO to restitution. Tape was accused ol killing Vito Lombardo Jr, a senior al Caledonia High School and member ot lhe varsity football team. In an Oct. 23 auto accident in Thornappic Township Shuster said he sent Tape io prison because he has to be responsible for his action*. No one has the right io get behind the wheel ot a car when intoxicated, lhe Judge said. He said anyone who cannot drink without endangering others has no right lo do so. Shuster said he was sensitive lo lhe needy of the case, for both the Lombardo family and the Tapes. He reto stood lo the court a letter Loatoardo's mother. Mary Lombardo, had written him. In IL she said there Is no sentence Shuster can give Tape that will bring Lombardo back to life. She asked only that Tape spend a year in Jail and go through rehabilitation, saying she has forgiven Tape and hopes someday he will be able lo forgive himrclf. Shuster said he alio believes in lhe personal need for forgiveness, but said the court cannot be forgiving because it must protect society. "This court is not your God. and that is why there is no forgiveness here — toere Is accouniability md responsibilityhe Mid. Tape told tbe court before sentencing that the accident that killed Lombardo wiB haunt him the rest of bis life. He apologized lo Lombardo's family and to his own for all lhe grief he has caused. -There's no eacute for what I did, nor would I offer one.' he said. Tape pleaded no contest in October to a charge of causing Lombardo's death whits driving with a blood alcohol level over .10 percent A .10 percent Is constdeasd tegsOy tnirnr He pleaded no contest to the charga ■ pan ot a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office, h exchange; tbe prosecutor dropped a charge Tape committed maMlaughrer wick a reoior vehicle, which is puaWtobie by ap to IS yean in prison or a S7JOO Itae, or bt*. The prosecutor also dropped a charge that Tape failed to stop at a a art— personal Injury accident, which baa a maiinsim sentence ot live yean la prism or a SSDOO fin* or btA. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said Mat Lombardo was driving soutt on M-37 nagf Fhikbeincr Road when Ms car waa Ml' head-on by a northbound truck driven by . Tape. They said the track crossed the' center line to hit Loobardo. Lombardo waa trapped to the CM, but was extricated and taken By hehcopter to Butterworth Hospital to Grand Rapids, deputies said. He died ftom Ma InJurtas the next day. Lombardo's pastrngrr. Trills Brown. 17, of 6225 Wing Ave.. Kentwood, was ant nun. deputies uxi. suspicioua Rte last Thursday morning that destroyed a motor home. No one was reported injured to the fire, which occurred at the toaenecdcn at Land tod O awg ■ 1 a SKukM roots. Troopen said flreflgMen from Hickory Conns and Barry Township police responded Salt GARAGESALESATURDAY November 5th, 9-5. Mhc mH and women's clothing, toys, childrens clothing. 128 W. Colfax. Hastily. • A Dec 20 jury trial was scheduled In 56th District Court for a 34-year-old Ada man charged with drunk driving, fint offense. Jeffrey Staskey reportedly caused an accident Aug. 10 on State Road new Douglas Road while he was allegedly driving drunk. Troopen al the Michigan State Bailee p(M in Hastings said Staskey was tfriving weal on State at about 7 pju. when he croamd Rte center line and drove into an eaatbouad c« head-on. Two of the four occupants of the vehicle, Gary Jones, 40. of Haatinp and Katharine Jones, 12, were hurt in the crash. They were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Staskey was also treated at Pennock and released BARRY TWP. — Troopen al the Michigan Slate Police post In Hastings report toey and tovesdgaton at lhe State Police's Rre Manbal s office In Paw Paw are looktog hno a Happy Birthday Jeannine! Love and Miss you iota, __________ Takytha Redman AUNT ELLEN NEVER KNOWS WHAT SHE WILL HAVE TO SELL. Hems go fmt. as soon as there is room to move in the shop, more wonderful surprises come thro the door? She is convinced that each comes, because someone is tookmg for iL And it works! AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC Has hand-crafted furniture, “dress clothing.- big snd bole Chris! mas DELIGHTS, much more...What man? M-43 Detoon. (616)623-1900.______________ • The trial date for three members of a Hastings family accused of being disorderly and resisting police officen in May has been moved to Dec. 5. A Nov. 21 motion hearing also was scheduled for John H. Macleod. 52, Linda S. Macleod, 45. and Susan L Macleod. 24. The three stood mute in August to charges ot resisting police and diaorderiy conduct. John Macleod is charged with resisting and obstructing police officen. a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up to two yean in prison or a $1,000 fine. He is also charged with disturbing the peace. Susan Macleod faces charges of forcibly assaulting a police officer, which carries a maximum sentence of two yean in priaon or a $1,000 fine or both, and disturbing lhe peace. Linda Macleod is charged with resisting police, assault, which is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in Jail or a $100 fine or both, and disturbing the peace. Suspicious fire under investfcstion A memory ia a treasure ihM survives. (airat^t a firearm. Possessing a stolen firearm is punishable by up to five years tn prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. Breaking and entering is punishable by up lo 10 yean in prison. Stealing a tar carries a maximum sentence of five yean in prison. Safebreaking is punishable by up to life in prison. Committing a felony with a firearm adds two years in prison to any sentence and the two years must be served first. io the bin. The M-foot 1971 Champion motor home was destroyed to the Are. police said. Delton woman hurt in 3-wheeler mishap For years of easy rockin', make U.S. Savings Bonds part of your retirement savings program. US Savings Bonds are safe — they're backed by the full faith and credit of the United States They're also guaranteed to earn interest. And they're both easy to buy — get them where you work or bank — and easy to afford You can buy them for as little as $25 Ask your banker or your employer about including US. Savings Bonds in your retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate information call I-BOO-4US BOND I-MO-447-2643 HOPE TWP. — A 26-year-oid Delton woman was bun Sunday ta a three-wheeler rcddeni on prtvae property, troopen at the State Police post to Haring, report Stacy IL Picklesimer, ot 333 Lake Side Drive, was driving lhe three-wheeln at 10 pjn. when she Nt a tree stump, which caused her to fall forward and Nt the hanigrhar. She was token to Pennock Hoqxtal where sbe was treated and reieaaed. Burglars sack Basefine Road home JOHNSTOWN TWP — Burglara note more than 33.000 worth of items Oct 19 0<ma home on Baseline Road. Suae Police at the Hastings poet report The break-in occurred between 7:40 us and 5 pjrt. troopen said. Tbe burgtan reportedly entered the home through a hack door. Stolen was a television, two VCRs, a camcorder, a camera, jewelry boxes and about 31.000 worth ot jewelry, police said. Woman, children unhurt in car fire WOODLAND TWP. — A Sunfield woman and two infants escaped injury Monday. Oct 24. when tbe car sbe was driving burst into flame, said troopen al tbe Michigan Suae Police's Hastings post. Candice J. Buckley. 24. was driving west on M-50 near Clark Road al 7 a.m. when smoke started lo come out from under the dash of her car. troopen said They said Buckley drove lo lhe shoulder of the road and got herself, a 3-year-oM aad a one-year-old out of the car. The car was then fully engulfed to flames, they said. Woodland firefighters reponedy extinguished lhe blaze. Bellevue woman injured in car crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. — An 18-year-old Bellevue woman was hurt when she ran Into a cement guard nil Sunday while driving on Lacey Road near M-37. said Mictogan Stale Mice troopen at the Hastings post. Tarot L White was driving east on Lacey al 8 a.m. in toe thick fog when she crossed the center line and Nt the guard rail, troopen said. She was reportedly treated by a Johnstown Township first responder ambulance team. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-11-10.pdf f31a34e4de5e2fb1b8ba5c66706e6060 PDF Text Text ' |;1 s C»« HISl HG5. Second robbery suspect caught si ^'"iSc! k 3 Paul Harris Fellows named Experts explain historic districts See Page 3 See Page 3 SeePuge! Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/3U/W H‘stinMMll£L *** 5. Church st c-j **“*99.. NI 4905a Hastings THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 10. 1W4 VOLUME 140. NO 37 PRICE 25' GOP stampedes in Barry County Republicans take no prisoners J-Ad Gmphici Nnn Senice The Rcpubiicam took ao praoners 1* Tuetday't general election m Berry County Though the county u a traditional OOP stronghold. thu time it waa nothing thori at a landslide. with not a tingle Democrat winning a race here. Statewide. only Attorney General Frank Kelley escaped the OOP stampede. aa he held off Republican challenger John Smietanka But at Barry County. Snuetanka outpnlled Kelley 9.910 to 7.440. Howard Wolpe. who represented half or all at Barry County in Congress for 14 yean, waa swamped by incumbent Republican Gov John Engler Wolpe. who often waa the only Democrat to win in thu county in tome pact electioaa. was trounced 12.928 to 5.165 He garnered fewer voter than Richard Austin. the defeated Democratic rmiiiiimr for Secretary of SMte. -.el ran only about m well aa losing Democrat Jtmy Flory in the stem covered by ■he Thud Congrtmirwal Duma Engler picked ep 71.3 percent at the vole Io Woipe't 28.3 in the county tallies Austin loa ha teal K> Republican newcomer Candice Miller. Bob Carr. Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, did nut fare much better Though he loa a iatrty done election statewide fo Republican Speacet Abraham, he managed aei) 3.436 votes here, or 32 percent, to Atnkim's 11.534 la two key local races. Republican Terry Geiger i iwina iagty defeated Bob Edwards far the 87th Diaria Suae Bepraentsuve 's Lew Newman seat and Joanne Emmom easily turned back a challenge from Democrat Scott Manning for the 23rd Diaria State .Senate sea. At the county level. all three Republicans, two of them in* umbe fitai-c M with no trouble. Vera Ehlers was elected Io hu first full term which includes the a the Third Dutna Robert Wenger townships of Irving. Cartton. Woodland, Rutland Charter. Hastings Charter. Castleton and two-thirds of Hope Township and the city of Hastings He picked up 73 percent, with 5.351 votes io » 1.985 Ehlers won the s^at in a special election la. t December to replace the late Paul Henry . Peter Hoekstra won hu second full term in the Second Congressional District. In Barry Ct anty. the district takes in the townships of Tlormpple. Yankee Springs. Orangeville. Rod Goebels Prairieville and Barry and about one-third of Hope Township. Hoekstra outpolled Democratic challenger Marcus Hoover here by a count of 4.833 io 1,734. as the incumbent took 73.6 percent Hoekstra two years ago won his first term by upending longtime Congressman Guy VanderJagt in the GOP primary. Nick Smith also won his second term as See ELECTION, coot, pace 2 Sheriff David Wood to retire at end of the year by Elaine Giber! Assislanl Editor David Wood, the Bury County Sheriff for newly 20 year., laid Wednetday he plain lo retire by the end of the year and purxueocha opportunities. which may include abort term missionary work. Wood, S3, baa been with the Sheriffs Department for 31 yean, since June I, 1963. when be waa hired for summer pan­ tine marine law enforcement work. He soon bad the opportunity to fill a vacancy at a permanent year-round deputy, working on road patrol in the winter months and continuing with marine enforcement in the Himmer for several yean. He served aa a sergeant for three yean and undenhaiff for Thta ■ an nerinl vww of tie Hastings Sanitary Service landfill located off M-43 in Heatings Township County Board rejects regional landfill plan by Elaine GBbert Additional NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 Attaiau Editor On the flat round, the Barry County Board of Commissioners Tuesday uunmwtsly said "no" to a request from the Detroit-ujed City Management Corp, to turn the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill info 1 regional dumping grand City Management, which owns the local landfill, wans to amend the County's solid waste management plan to allow the company to expand its services by bringing in wane from 12 counties That request has prompted oppoanon from county residents and the majority of the County Board Commissioner Robert Wenger, who Had previously gone on record in favor of the amendment to the county's plan, voted with other commissioners to reject the proposal He said his only reason for turning down the amend men l was that the county does not have t host agreement in place with landfill owners. Such an agreement could set limits on tonnage, determine hours of operation, monitoring, designated service areas, etc Wenger wanted the county io have the host agreement In place before he agreed to the regional expansion proposal The proposed amendment now goes back to the County Solid Waste Planning Committee, which examined and recommended the proposal to the County Board The commtnee now has .30 days to make changes or keep the document the same and tend it back to the County Board. If the County Board rejeas the amendment a tccond time, the proposal is considered dead. City Management has the right to re-submit its request. Commissioners, in a resniutvo. said they were rejecting the amendment for three reasons • "The widespread public and Board of Commissioners' senliment against authorizing a huge expansion of the existing landfill." • The amendment is not properly drafted because no anempt is made to integrate the substantive change being proposed into the various provisions of the existing County Solid Wane Management Plan.' • "If adopted in its present form, the amendment would be inconsistent with many remaining portions of the existing plan." Commissioner, also voted to continue the legal services of environmental attorney Doug Donnell of the Grand Rapids firm of Mika. Meyers. Beckett and Jones to provide counsel on other solid waste issues the county has to deal with In addition to City Management s request, the county has received several ixher requests for amendments to the county solid waste plan from other landfill owners who warn to take waste out of the county Donnell originally was retained by the see LANDFILL, continued page 2 two yean. He waa appointed lo fill the thenffs post Dec. 4. 1974. tucceeding Merl Campbell after be retired Wood has won each successive election in his own right since His current tarn doesn i expire until Dec. 31.1 96. Wood said he doesn I have any idea who will be appointed to fill tbe remainder of bis term. That will be tbe responsibility, according to stale stature, of a panel made up of the Barry County Prosecutor. County Clerk and Probate Judge County Undenhenff James Orr is retiring before Christmas and retirement also has been approved for a couple of Sheriffs Department tageanis With all tbe retirements in the department. Wood said, he thought about the option for hinuelf because of the special advantages through windows of retirement opportunities which had been offered to the sagcants and to Orr. '-.The (county) board agreed to offer it to me... 1 can't refuse to do it." he said, because tbe opportunity will not be available again Tbe County Board of Commissioners Tuesday agreed to offer Wood the opportunity to retire between Nov. 1 and Dec. 31 and reclassified him to the Command Officers Association Unit for retirement purposes so be can receive enhanced benefits Orr and the sergeants also were granted the enhanced benefits that will be paid from tbe county's Fringe Benefit Fund. Wood said one of his students in the Drug 'The county board agreed to offer it to can't refuse to do it, because the opportunity will not be available again." Sheriff Devid Wood Sheriff David Wood Abuse Resistance Education (DARE) program that he teaches asked him why he decided to go into law enforcement 31 years ago. "1 was out of a job, hungry and had two daughters and a wife to feed," be told the student. Wood said he held a variety of jobs prior to joining the Sheriffs Department. He and his father operated an egg business for a time and he worked in South Bend for Indiana Motor Coach. One of his previous longer jobs was with his father-in-law s millwright, construction and tool and die business. Wood also was an employee at the Kellogg Bird Sanctuary during a time when new buildings and ponds were being added to the grounds. Wood doesn t plan to do much lounging around after he's retired. He said he and his wife. Rose Ann. would like to pursue other opportunities, including possible career changes, while they are still young and healthy They have been exploring the opportunities for short-term missionary work and have discovered untold number of opportunities to do this." Early retirement would open the door for helping others while involved in the missionary field, and he said that is "where wc think our heart is." Even if Wood and his wife pursue short­ term stints of missionary work, they plan to keep their home base in the area where most of their family resides. "We like our home and we like Hastings." Wood said. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10, 1994 ELECTION, continued from page 1 Seventh Dtxtnct CungresMnan. puking up 69 pcnxM of (he tally against Democrat Kim McC‘aught ry The Seventh District takes in all of the lounships of Johnstown. Assyria and Maple Grove and almost all of Baltimore Township (a tiny portion is in the Third District) Emmons breezed to victory in the race for state senate She collected 11.698 votes to Manning * 4.913 in Barry County, a split of about 70 lo 30 peicent Emmons is finishing her first term as senator from the 35th District, which was John Engler's district before he was elected governor in 1990 She moves into the 23rd because of redtstncting in 1992 The 23rd District includes all of Barry. Ionia. Montcalm. Isabella and Mecosta counties it used io be the 13th Dtsinct represented by Republican Jack Welborn of Kalamazoo, who i* r.Hinng after serving since 1985 The race for the 87th District State House seat was supposed to be fairly close, but Geiger heal Edwards by nearly 2 to I in Barry County The Republican newcomer had 11.143 votes to Edwards 5.802. or nearly 66 percent to 34 percent. Geiger, a trustee on the Woodland Township Board, succeeds Republican Slate Rep. Bob Bender of Middleville, who is retir­ ing after serving 12 years in Lansing "h’x a little overwhelming to sec that much support." Geiger saad ‘The numbers the pollster, were projecting showed me that there were some positive effects from Gov. Engler in the entire state "We ran a positive campaign We think the message we got from the people is We like the direction the state is moving ' "The next three months will be spent meeting legislators and putting together the legislative agenda tor the next four years." he added News Briefs Barnard Society to meet Monday The Bernard Historical Society wdl meet al 7 p m Monday. Nov. 14. at the Dehon Middle School Library The program will be a video tape on brick yards, presented by Bud Leonard Coffee and cookies will be furnished The public la insncJ There were three races for seals on the Barry County Board of Commissioners In the Second District, which includes all of Thomapple Township and the second precinct of Irving Township, incumbent Republican Robert Wenger defeated John Loftus by near­ ly a 2 to I margin. 1.283 to 617. Wenger, who is vice chairman of the Coun­ ty Board, was elected to his fourth two-year term. He said. "My sincere thanks to the voters of Disinci for their show of support and confidence " The Sixth District, which takes in Orangeville and Yankee Springs townships saw Lew Newman win his second term by tur­ ning back a challenge from Cal Lamoreaux. 1,379 to 613. These same two men ran for the same post in 1992. "I think we’ve got a real good board that s going to work together. Newman said, "and I think it'll be good for the county " Republican newcomer Rod Goebel beat Patrick Loftus 1.277 to 698 in the Eighth Dtsinct. which includes Praineville Township and most of Barry Township Goebel suc­ ceeds Mark Doster, who decided to see the 87th District State House seat "I believe, with the whole situation chang­ ing. the slate will face fewer federal man dates, and the county will face fewer state mandates." Goebel said. "I’m flattered to be pan of such a revolution.'' Pertup. the beu indication of GOP strength in Barry County vote totals Tuesday was in the contests for the State Board of Education. University of Michigan Board of Regenu. Michigan Stale University Board of Trustees and Wayne State University Board of Cover nrrrs Analysts look at data from these races to determine how much straig a party voting look place The Republicans won these races by similar Kiwanis seling hoMay wreaths The Hastings Kiwants Club is taking orders for fresh, hand-made holiday wreaths Proceeds from the sales will be used to help fund all Ki warns programs, which are geared to benefiting children. They include the YMCA. 4-H and child im­ munization programs. Orders must be placed by Friday. Nov II. Call project chairman Mike MacLeod al 948-3170. Fiona Bundy at 945-3426 or any other member of Kiwants. Joanne Emmons margin* across the hoard. Sharon Wise and Clark Durant captured two. eight-year seats on the slate board with 10.658 and 10.260 votes, respectively. An­ drea Fischer and Dan Horning had 10.425 and 9.928. respectively, for the U of M board. Donald Nugent and Paul Wanner had 10.004 and 9.871 for Michigan State, in that order, and Diane Dunaskiss and Edward Haroutuman collected 10.403 and 9.296. respectively, for the Wayne Slate board The county's results for the four statewide propositions matched the outcomes in Michigan Proposal A. which asked to convene a new constitutional convention, went down resoun­ dingly. 12.744 to 3.603 Losing by a much doser count was Pro poul C. which would have amended Michigan's auto insurance laws, guaranteeing a rale rollback for six months in exchange for limits on coverage The proposal was defeated in Barry County. 8.939 to 8.211. or by a slim margin of 52 to 48 percent Approved were Proposal B. lo limit criminal appeals. 12,722 to 3.959, and Pro posal P. to set up a Michigan State Parks en­ dowment fund. 11,276 to 5.269. Though the races for judgeships were non­ partisan. Barry County voters went for those closely identified with the GOP. They selected Richard Griffin and Elizabeth Weaver for the two. eight-year poets on the Michigan Supreme Court. Weaver won. but incumbent Conrad Mallett Jr. was re-elected statewide. Barry County's choices for the four new judgeships on the Third District Court of Ap­ peals were Jane Markey. Richard Bandsira. Joel Hoekstra and William Forsyth The statewide winners in the Appeals Court race were Baadatra. Hoesktra. Markey and Michael Smolensk! Re-elected without opposition were Third LANDFILL COWwlUto Play Nov. 17-19 at Maple Valley The play "Twelve Angry Jurors" by Reginald Rose will be performed al 7 pm Thursday. Friday and Saturday. Nov 17. 18 and 19 by Maple Valley High School students Can member* include Headier Ship­ man. Andy Swartz. Matthew Mace. Liz Stanton. Mane Balcom. Mananaa Muxial. Luca* Forquer. Sam Javor. Kyle Curt**. Angie Gardner. Marie Jewell. Ten Sessions. Brandy Wawierinia. Rox­ anne Guernsey and Heather Rollins The three-act play is directed by Nor­ ma Jean Acker. Leah Sleeper is student director and Bill Reynolds is technical director Tickets, available at the door, are $2 lor each for students aad children and S3 for adults The public is invited to a pre-holiday auction, dance and karaoke party, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, at 7 p.m. Saturday. Nov. 19. at the Hastings Country Club. * Sound Express" will provide music for the dance and karaoke entertainment Jim Lumbert of Appietree Auctioneer­ ing will conduct the auction, with items ranging from a doll house to crystal pintten. gift certificates and an efectnc blower-vac. Dorothy Conklin is chairwoman of the event. Dress will be casual, business­ type attire, but not jeans and sweatshirts Tickets, al $10 per person. are available at four Hastings locations: the chamber office. 118 E. Court St.; River Bend Travel. 533 W Slate St.; J-Ad Graphics. 1952 N. Broadway; and Mrffer Real Estate. 149 W State St Lakewood's taka to have mediator Lakewood Habitat wiM have dinner A stale mediator will join contract negotiations between the Lakewood Board of Education and Lakewood Education Association Bargaining team* from both sides have neen meeting since July in an effort to hammer out a new agreement The old contract, which expired on June 30 of this year, originally was negotiated in 1991 as a two-year pact The teacher*' union last year agreed to a pay freeze in consideration of the school district s financial condition Teachers now are working under terms of the contract from last year until a new one is r«ifed by the union and the board. Superintendent Steve Secor said non economic issues "have slowed this pro­ cess considerably " The mediator is expected to meet with both sides separately and (hen offer sug gesttons to help come up with solutions The median* cannot make any rulings to force a settlement. however The Lakewood chapter of Habitat for Humaraty wdl have a benfu dinner from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Friday at Lakewood High School. On the menu will be Swiss steak, bak­ ed chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetable, salad and dessert. Local Habit volunteers win serve the meal. A free-will offering will be accepted. Proceeds will go to the efforts of the Lakewood affiliate to build decent, af­ fordable housing and sell it at cost to low Workshop designed for 'holiday blues' A workshop "Getting Through the Holidays" wdl be held from 7 to 9 p.m Thursday. Nov 17. at the Barry Com­ munity Hospvt uffict. 301 S Michigan. Ha-Jtng'. fhe meeting will be led by Rebecca Wdcox. bereavement cixxdinator at Barry Community Hospice There wdl be no charge The workshop is intended to help peo­ ple who have lost a loved one or are hav­ ing a difficult time as the holidays approach Those who plan to attend are asked lo register by Tuesdav. Nov 15. by calling Hospice at 948 8452 The Lakewood Habitat group meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of each month at the Lake wood United Methodist Church The public is invhed to the meetings ■Miracle Worker1 set for Nov. 18, 19 Hastings High School students will dramatize the life of Helen Keller in a production of "The Miracle Worker " at 8 p m. Friday and Saturday. Nov 18 and 19. at the lecture hall The play focuses on teacher Anne Sullivan's work with the blind and deaf * The cast will include Shen Kentieid as Helen. Jodie Songer as Annie. Jordan Karas as Kate. Sharyn Kauffman as Aunt Ev. Teague O Mara as Capt Keller. Kevin Cooney as James. Ken Allyn as Viney. Aaron Gregory as Anagnos. Shawn Hill as Percy. Betsey Acker as Sarah and John Hili. Leslie Memman. Robin Acker. Jennifer Ogden. Syndi Goodenough. Misha Neil. Trixie Buskirk and Amy Meme, who is assis­ tant condcuctor Tickets arc available from cast members, at the school office and at the door on the night of the performance ■ EV < 1 — 1 county lo give advit : regarding the City Management request The County Soli I Waste Oversight Committee has rec immended that the County Board cor.su i with its attorney to update the present Ba ry County solid waste managetenl plan tht sigh the amendment process. In a letter dated Nov. 7. Hastings Charier Township Supervisor Richard Thomas asked the county's Host Agreement Task Force Committee io consider including four items in the host agreement between City Management and the co inly Hastings Township officials also hope to negotiate a separate host agreement with City Management because the landfill is located in Hastings Township. Thomas suggests that the county's agreement have a property value protection plan to ease tbe public's fears about the possibility of a financial decline of their property values if the landfill expands 'History has shown us that it sometimes makes little or no difference in resale value. but a guarantee at this kind will serve to ease the public's fears." he said in the letter. Thomas also said the task force should take care lo tee that the impact fee is sumcient to properly monitor th landfill now and tn the future. He also said he thinks City Management should provide opportunities at least twice a year for residents lo rum in toxic household wastes and that the company should offer recycling education in the schools and area offices Peter HoeKstra District Court of Appeals Judges William Murphy and Janet Neff. 56th District Judge Gary Holman and Probate Judge Richard Shaw. in area township millage propositions, all but three went down to defeat. The losing pro­ posals included: — Baltimore Township, one mill for a new township hall, 379 to 135. — Carlton Township. 0.1669 nJ I for general operations, 471 to 261. One and a half mills for road maintenance and im­ provements. 440 to 302. — Johnstown Township, one mill for road miantenarce. 536 to 403. — Rutland Charter Township, an override of the Headlee Amendment. 700 to 297. l.~. Yankee Springs Township, voters ap­ Nick Smith proved an 0.3069-mill renewal for fire and emergency services. 709 to 453. but three other proposals were defeated: a request to override the Headlee rollback, 0.1931 mill, 756 to 368; a one-quarter mill request for in­ creasing fire and emergency services. 709 lo 436; and a half-mill request for road maintenance. 650 to 481. Woodland Township passed a request to override the Headlee Amendment lo restore the full two extra voted mills, 394 to 341. A total of 18.430 people went to the poUs in Barry County Tuesday, which is slightly less than 50 percent of the number of registered voters. County Clerk Nancy Boenma said the figure was an increase over tbe 1990 guber­ natorial election totals, but down from the presidential election two years ago. Police nab 2nd suspect in area bank robberies by Nlek Stqff Writer A second suspect was arrested Sunday In connection with the robberies at two banks in Barry and Allegan counties. David M Amy. 43. of Battle Creek, was arrested by Battle Creek police officers on two federal counts at bank robbery. Tbe other suspect in the case. Jeffrey Scon Travis. 35. of Battle Creek, was arrested Monday. Oct. 24. on identical charges. Both men an accused of robbing tbe United Bank branch on Patterson Road near Wayland Oct. 17. and the Nashville branch of Hastings City Bank two weeks earlier, on Oct 4 FBI officials, who are leading the investigation of the bank robberies, said Amy was arrested while driving around Bailie Creek Amy was fixing a flat tin when be was spotted by Battle Creek officers, police said. He was arrested when the officers checked his license plate number in their computer and found tbe FBI wanted him in connection with the robberies. Amy was in United States District Court in Grand Rapids Monday He was appointed counsel, waived a preliminary exam and detention bearing, and was bound over lo face a grand jury. Travis also was scheduled to appear in court Monday for arraignment. FBI officials said Travis was arrested when a joint team of police officers were searching homes in Battle Creek after following up on some telephone tips Authorities from the Allegan and Barry county sheriffs’ departments, the Battle Creek City Police Department, the FBI and the Michigan Stale Police conducted tbe search around 6:30 p m. Monday Travis was not al tbe home when it was searched, nolice said. FBI agents were provided with his description, though, and they spotted Travis on tbe street. He was arrested after a high-speed car chase. During the search of the residence, officers seized evidence that may connect Travis and the owners of tbe house with me bank robberies, police said. A smalt amount of narcotics was seized as well, Allegan deputies said. Police also recovered some property from a September burglary of a home in Assyria Township. Barry County deputies said. Travis is suspected of committing birglaries in Barry. Allegan and Calhoun counties, said Detective Sgt. Lou Quinn, a the state police post in Hastings. He said he and Detective Sgt. George Howell, of the Barry County Sheriffs De­ partment. believe Travis may be involved in 20 to 25 burglaries in the county in the last six months. The investigation into those break-ins will continue. Quinn said, and be expects more charges to be filed- Barry County Residents... Knowing your community and its people makes you feel "more at home." The Hastings BANNER...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, and top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the BANNER and receive it at home. Or...pick it up weekly at locations around the county. SUBSCRIBE TODAY...by calling 945-9554 Tlie Hastings BANNER (Making Barry County residents feel at home for over 100 years) The Hastings BANNER • PO Box B • Hastings, Michigan 49058 J �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 — Page 3 Defeated Democrat in 3rd District says it's difficult to compete by Duvid T. Young Editor It's tough to be a Democrat running against a Republican incumbent in the Third Congressional District. In fact, wuming is the impossible dream. Just ask Betsy Flory. who made a cam­ paign skip last week in Hastings by being guest speaker for a First Friday forum al Thomas Jefferson Hall Rory was defeated handily by incumbent Vem Ehlers in Tuesday s general election She was tbe latest in a long line of Democrats to be vkt ns of Republican land­ slides in the Third District, which includes all of Kent and Ionia counties and the city of Hastings and Irving. Carlton. Woodland. Rutland Charter. Hastings Charter and Castleton townships and about two-thirds of Hope Township The only time tn more than a half century that a Democrat has won in the district was when Richard Vanderveen succeeded Gerald Ford in 1974 after the latter was elevated to the vice presidency Flory t«vld the First Friday audience that the difficulty isn't only bang in a Republican district, ifs also having to compete with someone armed with a sizable war chest She estimated that she could afford io spend only about S 10.000 on her campaign. The Grand Rapids Press said Ehlers had about SHX1000 at his disposal incumbency automatically draws more money." she said Rory spent her money on two newspaper ads. five billboard signs and about 20 signs on the back of buses But she's not complaining "I knew what I was up against going in." sh.- said. “But we should set a limn on what we can spend in a campaign We have public financing for president and governor, but that s about all." Flory said people want to limit terms of incumbents, but perhaps the best way is to level the playing field to allow challengers to be more competitive with campaign finance reform. "We have all the term limits we need al the haiku box." she said. She added tha* as a public school teacher, every day slie is not in school and campaign­ ing. she is docked 1/190 of her annual salary Meanwhile, the incumbent can get out and campaign without penalty because Congress adjourns to allow its members the time to do so. When asked what could have possessed her to run against hopeless odds, she replied. "We have a two-party system, and I think it's important to keep it. If the minority party says let's not bother,' we would suffer greatly." She said the one-party domination isn't just in the Grand Rapids area. In Detroit. Republicans have a poor chance of winning, loo I think the political process is an honor­ able one, set up by our forefathers." she said. "U 1 get between 30 and 40 percent of the vote, that tells you that 30 to 40 percent of the people do not agree with tbe incumbent." Rory said she had appeared a« every scheduled forum during the campaign, ex­ cept for one at Grand Rapids Community College Friday She missed that one only be­ cause she first had agreed io appear at the First Friday program at Hastings. "Il's important that issues be heard from both sides and that the incumbents don't get too complacent." she said. "I think the two party system is a good one Government runs best with balanc- " Other highlights of Flory's talk: • On reports of gridlock in Washington, she sail'. "The problem is that people from both parties would rather defeat good ideas than let the other party take credit for pass­ ing them." • On pork barrel spending and politics, she commented. "If something goes to Indiana or Ohio, it's pork. If it comes to Michigan, it's our just due " • "To change just for the sake of change is never wise • On politicians making promises, she said. "1 don't trust anyone who offers me pic in the sky. because it's never been delivered to me." Six added that she couldn't predict exactly what she would do if elected because there so many uncertainties. However, she feels that she must give voters a good idea of her positions and her politics. • She noted that while she has been cam­ paigning. a couple of parents at the school where she teaches have attempted to have her drop out of the campaign, suggesting she's not doing ha job in the classroom Flory has been leaching elementary stu­ dents for more than a quarter of a century. When they suggest I don't do my job. that hurts my feelings." she said. "But I'll re­ cover " A sparse crowd of about two dozen people heard Rory speak al the First Friday pro­ Betsy Flory (left) chats with Dr. Vera Morkovin at the First Friday forum at Thomas Jefferson Hall. Flory, who lost her bid for the Third District Congressional District seat in Tuesday's election, talked about how tough it is to run as a Democrat with very little money against a Republican incumbent in a Republican district. gram The scries is sponsored on the first Friday of each month by the Barry County Democratic Committee. Historic district experts take up Hastings' case rtonoreo tor Decorrvng ram name reaows were (rrom tori) doo beoa, ur. Dave WoodNH, (from right) Ken Witker and Fred Jacobs The members were presented with Paul Harris medals and certificates by Kart Sandelin, (third from left) a past district governor and membar of the Kalamazoo chib Also pictured is Dave Storms, president of the Hastings dub. Four Rotarians honored as Paul Harris Fellows Four members of the Hastings Rotarv Club were honored by their peers at the group * meeting Monday when they were recognized for becoming Paul Harris Fellows. Fred Jacobs. Bob Nida. Ken Witker and Dr Dave Woodliff were presented with Paul Harris medals and certificates by Karl Sandelin, a past district governor and member of the Kalamazxvi club The four new members join 20 other Paul Hanis Fellows in the Hastings dub Rotarians can become Paul Hams Fellows when they make a substantial contribution to the Paul Harris Foundation The foundation is a fund, named after the founder and first president of Rotary International, that was started with the objective of achieving peace and world understanding through international chantable and educational programs. Rotary clubs throughout the world contribute money to the foundation and provide volunteers to work. Tbe foundation supports seven major programs created to promote understanding among the people of the world. In 1947 the Scholarships Program was started for men and women to spend an academic year in another country to continue their studies and be ambassadors for their nation In 1965 the Gr -up Study Exchange started to provide travel and expenses for five young non-Rotanans to visit educational and cultural points of interest in another country That same year, the Matching Grant Program was started for simple humanitarian service projects, such as diggu g wells and building bridges. In 1978. the Health, Hunger. Humanity Program was initiated to fund large-scale projects taking one to five years to complete. The grants for Rotary Volunteers was started in 1980 to subsidize the expenses of Rotarians who volunteer their expertise in another country During tbe celebration of the 80th anniversary of Rotary in 1985. the Polio Plus program was started with the objective of eradicating polio by the year 2005. The foundation provides vaccines and supports the activities of Rotarians and volunteers in ueveloping countries. In 1987. the Peace Programs started sponsoring international seminars and conferences, focusing on causes of conflicts and developing solutions to attain peace Man who jumped through window to be sentenced Sentencing is scheduled to be passed today (Thursday. Nov 10) in Barry County Circuit Court on a Hastings man who jumped through a window at the court last week and fell to the ground two-and-a-half stones below Joseph M. Roath. 22. jumped through the window head first Wednesday. Nov 2. after being convicted in a three-day jury trial on charges of reckless driving, disorderly conduct and resisting and obstructing police to June. Roath could be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison on those charges because he is also charged with being a habitual offender, fourth offense, which raises the maximum possible sentences on the other counts Officials at the Barry County Prosecutor s Office said Roath also will have io face new charges stemming from his attempted escape through the window The charges include escape while awaiting trial, resisting and obstructing police, and maliciously causing less than $ 100 in damage to a building. Roath leaped through the court's window just after the jury returned its verdict and Circuit Judge Richard Shuster revoked Roath s bond, witnesses said. He reportedly landed on the grass beside the court house Police officers who were on duty in the courtroom rushed downstairs and took Roath into custody He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was kept under police guard until hts release Monday He was then lodged at the Barry County Jail until sentencing Three experts from across the state came to Hastings Nov. 3. to answer questions from residents in the proposed local hisioric Hrtfrict. The presenters gave a short introduction on their areas of expertise. Jane Busch, certified local government coordinator for tbe State Preservation Office in Laming, opened her presentation by com­ menting on Hasting*’ “beautiful homes, wonderful schools aqyjiurches" in the pro posed district. She dMHued the ndw preser­ vation law and how it would affect residents The law allows local lasaoric commissions to review construction, alterations and demoli­ tion in historic districts. The commission only reviews work done on the exterior of the building. She talked about fedea* standards, design review and how deterioration of one property adversely affects nearby residents. Busch gave a “walk through" of establishing a local historic district, explaining the duties of a study committee, establishment of a district commission and the appeals process ‘Fifty-three cities or communities have local historic districts." she said. Busch explained a certified local govern­ ment status, saying. "CLG is a nation-wide program Local governments are certified to participate in a federal, state and local pan nership The benefits of belonging to a CLG are technical and financial assistance. "Ten percent of the slates' grant share goes to the local government matching grant pro­ gram. These are called ‘brick and mortar' grants for public buildings located within the CLG histone district." Once Hastings has CLG status, it would be able to apply for these grants. Daniel Bollman is a historic district coor­ dinator who works for the building and hous­ ing division. City of Kalamazoo. Kalamazoo has 1.500 properties now listed in historic districts. The building and housing division issues building permits. A contractor or ownei gets the permit and certificate of appropriateness at the same place Bollman said. " Employees are empowered to instantly approve certain things within three days, generally if these things are ‘like to like* repairs." Larger projects, such as additions or major repairs, need to the approved by the historic commision. he added. The commission does three things approved as presented, approval with modifKaibpft, to denial Less than 5 per­ cent are denied. Those denied generally come back with modification and then are accepted Kalamazoo has used several of CLG grants for an elementary school. Red Cross office and Lad es Library building Rebei ca Smith Hoffman lives in the Hentag: Hills Historic District in Grand Rapids She said. "We moved there in 1969, when it was a deteriorating neighborhood. Now it is very successful, solid residential neighborhood. "Cherry Hill is a newer historic area that had a large absentee ownership. Efforts were made to aid low-income people to buy the houses they were renting and the district turn­ ed around in three years. "Now it is a primarily owner/occupied area. It has reduced crime and increased house lending support. Histone districts ae in­ vestments in the future. "The downside of a historic district is that you have to apply for a permit, the upside is that your neighbor does. too. Older houses are good investments, and foot by foot are less ex­ pensive than new construction." The Grand Rapids Historic District Com­ mission includes an architect, two contractors and a designer, who "give an enormous amount of free assistance and time to people who come in for a certificate of ap­ propriateness This saves the owner money and time.” Smith-Hoffman said. • The Grand Rapids Historic District feels it should be a help to you (the homeowner) They ask. ‘How can we help you?’ They feel a historic district is our visible connection to our history." Smith-Hoffman added. Hastings is for­ tunate in that it is trying to protect a stable neighborhood before it is so deteriorated and loses any important historic buildings It is very important historically to Hastings. You have beautiful houses and they are part of your history It is important for others living in Hastings You should protect them (these buildings) before they deteriorates and protect them for the next generation." In response to questions: • All permits are based on owners* desire to have work done. The commission does not walk up and down the streets, telling peote to do things to the exterior of their houses. • Taxes will not go up. The homeowners' taxes are set by a new state law that pegs their assessment rise to the rate of inflation or 5 percent. • Will the commission tell the homeowner what curtains, shutters, etc., to use? The answer was no. • Homeowners will not be fined for not do­ ing work on their home unless the house is in danger of falling down (demolition by neglect). When a homeowr.er neglects the house to this point, it has an urdesirable effect on all surrounding houses and lowers the value of the neighborhood. Then, and only then, can the Historic Commission legally step m. The Study Commission has prepared han­ douts for anyone interested in gaining more information They are at the library and City Hall. Committee members invite public com­ ment Information can be left at City Hall. The videotape of the Nov. 3 meeting will be played on Channel 12, the public access chan­ nel. after the council meeting on Monday. Nov 14. County buys back railroad bed property J-Ad Graphics News Service Tbe Barty County Board of Commission­ ers Tuesday voted io reimburse $875 to Pearl Lowell for railroad property the county allegedly already owns Lowell purchased railroad property that originally belonged to tbe county that goes across county-owned Thomapple Manor land In return for Lowell giving a quit claim deed of the property lo the county, the county also has agreed to maintain a gate at the entry to deter traffic on the former rail­ road bed. The County Board recently voted to have Jx prosecutor s office pursue the return of land to the county that had previously been deeded to Penn Central Railroad Tbe land cuts through tbe "old county farm" property, by Thornapplc Manor in Section 27 of Hastings Charter Township In 1880. the county deeded the property to the railroad for the purpose of cons-jucting a raiiaoad through the county That deed in­ cluded a reverter clause which would return the property to the county if it was no longer used as a railroad However, it was learned that Lowell had bought the property and tbe county decided to reimburse her rather than pursue a legal claim Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said report­ edly Lowell was forced to buy the county s property from the railroad in order to get the piece of property she originally *anted from the railroad Commisshwr Marjorie Radant noted that Ixiwell had "invested (in the prop­ erty) in good faith." Since the county has continuously owned the property on both sides of the railroad right-of-way and tbe railroad is no longer in operation. Commissioner Mark I'osier had said the county nwv have a legal claim to taking the strip of land back. "...There is a Michigan law that dissolves reversions after 25 years, however, there s an exception to that if you were the original grantee and have been in continuous owner­ ship which we believe that we have and we think wc have a claim to that and we'd like to pursue that." Doster had said last monte. Prosecutor Dale Crowley recommended the settlement with Lowell as a good way to handle tbe situation. In other business, the 'ounry Board: • Expressed support for Probate/Juvenile Court Judge Richard Shaw's Task Force on Child Abuse and Neglect and the Healthy Families of Barry County program. “There is a need for coordination and col­ laboration of community efforts for tbe pre­ vention of child abuse and neglect for fami­ lies at risk in the Barry County area." the board's resolution said State and federal funos are available to help at risk children if an established network is m place The Judges Task Force has been formed to deal with the problem and work through the newly-formed Barry Community Resource Network, which includes a variety of local agencies. The program is the network's first major collaborative task The group has been seeking ways to locate all the government and non-profit helping agencies in a central location in Hastings to enhance response to public needs • Supported the entry of the City of Hast­ ings into the Great American Main Street Awards competition "Barry County believes that downtown re­ vitalization efforts in Hastings represent the best interests of the community and its citi­ zens." the resolution said "The economic health, cultural and social vibrancy of down­ town Hastings is crucial to the overall well being of Barry County." Commissioner Marjone Radant said the board's resolution acknowledges the county s participation in Hastings revitalization ef­ forts. including the remodeling of the his­ toric courthouse, conduction of the new Courts & I aw building, and through the fact that the county gives up tax revenue for use by the Downtown Development Authority. • Discussed highway A-42. which is Chief Noonday Road. and received copies of corre­ spondence regarding the county's request for the state to take over maintenance of A-42 as a specially designated heritage highway. l^ast May. Patrick M. Nowak, director of the Michigan Department of Transportation, told State Rep Paul Hillegonds and State Rep. Robert Blender in similar letter that de­ spite the loss of funding for those types of See COUNTY, continued page 6 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10. 1994 Letters We need to find the causes of crime 7b The Editor: After hearing and seeing the debate between Gov John Engler and Mr. Wolpe. it sends a fear and a sense of hopelessness through my whole buM.g and soul. I just can’t believe that some of the people running this country can sit up there in a nice plush office and tell all the hard working peo­ ple who pa> them such enormous salaries what to do They don’t even have the insight into what is really happening in this state The governor stated that he does not believe that a prisoner should be able to get an educa­ tion while he is in prison, that he or she should not be able to learn about the law, and that rehabilitation is not the answer to the crime problem Well, he is right' The problems are the ignorance of some of the people sitting in positions that can do something about crime, but don’t. You can sit and yell and scream ail you want about crime, but until you investigate why and what causes it. you will never be able to find a solution to even a small piece of the problem Here are some farts about the largest part of people who commit crimes and are sent to prison. About 80 percent of the men and women who come to prison, are here for crimes that are a direct result oi drag or alcohol abuse, a very large number of the inmates have never completed high school And a great number of the inmates tn the prison system arc men and women who at some time in their lives were either sexually, physical I > or mentally abused in their childhood And a lot of men and women come lo prison because of some per­ MV. who had the power to change the environ­ ment that these people lived in. had the same beliefs that a lot of politicians have: "Lock them up forever, throw away the key. and let s forget the true problem." Don’t get me wrong, there are a lot of dangerous people here m prison, who do need to be supervised very cioseb. but I also want you to know that not all the men and women are beyond living a productive life, once they are released from prison. I pray that the people of Michigan do not make the men and women who will get out of prison and lead a normal life, pay for the few inmates that don’t or won’t change the way that their lives were before they came to prison. Some people would want you to believe that all an inmate does during the day ri lay around this beam,ful room with his feet kicked up watching hi* u-’v 25-inch TV and just waiting for the time te come to get lack out there to do the same enme that he or she is tn prison for in the first place I can’t speak for the other thousands of men and women in prison, but 1 can and will, if this paper prints this letter, speak for myself I don't ever want to come in contact with any of the Department of Corrections as an in­ mate for the rest of my life. 1 do not ever want to see or be a pari of the Barry County court system. And I never want to waste one more day of my life on the way of life I lived before I came to prison You may stop the inmate from educating him or henelf. from the same laws they broke in the future, and you may take sway the only thing he or she has that reminds them how life is beyond these ‘wails and fences." But you will never be able to take away the desire that is m the person who has come to know that they have done wrong and wants to do whatever it takes to change that part of their lives that was messed up and confusing. And you will never be able to stop the inmate of "dreaming of a life of freedom." The person who commits a enme does have to pay for the wrung that they have done to ocher*. And the victim has to be the first con­ cern. and must be protected most of all. no matter what means has to be taken to do so. But do people really want the problem swept under some rag at the State Capitol and ignored’’ For the amount of dollars the tax­ payer pays lo --oust and feed one inmate for a HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtabed by Hastings Banner, A Ommot at J-Ad Graphc* me 1862 N froadwr Mastags, Ml 48058-0802 (61 6) MA-0554 IbMr Jacota Ptaatoant Staphan Jacoba Traaatxar Inc. year, the County of Barry could install in the school system the prevention of crime, and present the real facts to the children of what to do to prevent themselves and others from committing crime. (Surprise! Yes. the people who go to prison from Kirry County at one time or another did come out of your own schools.) I see that Hastings believes that they have a problem with youths on Main Street. Well. I pray to God that some of the leaders don’t decide to pass some law to keep these young people locked up at home And just how many of these older business people had places to go to when they were teens’ Please help these young people find a place to go to hang out. don't run them out! I have been noticing that Hastings has been spending millions of dollars on the new Courts & Law Building so that the court can more effectively process the law breakers With all that money spent was there any money put aside for a shelter for battered women, homeless mothers, runaway children who need some place to go when they arc abused ’ Any drag or alcohol rehab centers (which Barry County does not have)? Or how about a center that the elderly may go to be around people their own age just to talk about the old days. Yea. you have a beautiful town with all the new downtown landscaping. And all the new buildings that I read about going there. But what good is a book if then are no words in­ side the cover? Russell C. Morgan No.229557 Hiaw atha Correctional Facility Kincheloc. Mich. Republicans had signs stolen, too lb The Editor. In response lo the article on Blanche Munjoy and "Campaign signs being stolen from Barry County raodsides" in last week’s Banner 1 too am just getting my feet wst in politics and am distrarbed at the childish (dirty pooL) game* being played during election time. Although I am not anyone’s particular "campaign manager." 1 am pro-life and sup­ port candidates who take a stand for lhe un born. Signs I had placed throughout the coun­ ty supporting John Engler. Spence Abraham and Terry Geiger disappeared nearly as quickly as 1 put them out. In fart, in the eastern section of our county. a grey -ish blue dirty van was seen consistently pulling Republican signs vs. Democratic Terry Geiger <oiu me he knew of at least 150 yard »igns and 30 large road signs placed for his support (hat were taken in the last two weeks prior to election day. These signs easily cost in ecvcsa of $1,000 altogether, nnt to mention the efforts wasted by the volunteer supporters John Engler signs also suffered a loss in our county — as well as throughout the state (ac­ cording to Right to Life of Michigan). The cost of the meal frame alone for these yard signs are SI apiece What a waste of campaign funds for (he candidates In my eyes, this article placed in the Banner five day* prior to election was just another ex­ ample of "dirty pool" played by the Democrates in this area. Although we. (as Republicans), had suffered similar losses, if not worse, didn’t feel it necessary to publish a slandering article accusing our opponents of wrong doing? Talk about "not playing on a level playing field." Joanna Haddix. President Barry County Right to Life 'Making Life Choices' a bad book To The Editor: I introduce to parents, grandparents, and guardians of ninth graders, the new health book. "Making Life Choices." "Life Choices" text is taken, according to publishers, from 100 readings and resources of multicultural education. 90 percent of which look io Afro-centrics and like materials, designed to change loyalties of kids. It uses various lessons in order to in­ crease students’ tolerance of other peoples, nations and lifestyles It teaches unacceptable lifestyles and unacceptable ancient religions. The hook calls America "the culprit" in the wurid for consuming the world’s resources and leaches zero population control The originators and propagators of a new world system is so dangerous as to be laughable if it wasn't so serious and so life threatening. For parents of Hastings ninth-graders. I wish to analyze and dissert the newly-adopted health book. This book i* deceptive. un­ American. not family oriented and makes kids the saviors of the universe. It lays guilt on them and their families for the problems of the world It makes sex an essential (just don’t get pregnant). It makes homo-sexuality out as an alternative lifestyle and says we must preach tolerance toward it It makes self-esteem the goddess of control, with this advice repealed to studen’s It makes suicide an idea'd option. "Everyone thinks about it. " the book says. It makes contracep­ tives easy, accessible and necessary. Con­ doms are a must against AIDS. The pill RU-486 is listed as a abortive contraceptive. Why? It is still illegal in the U.S It makes abortion spund eas,. necessary . Be swift to art. it’s safer than having a baby. A baby is only a fetus, a non person, a nothing. Abortion is. the book say*, a procedure to eliminate a fetus before it can live outside the womb. What a lie! This is murder! Babies have been known to live, born al five months, and have a good, heahhy life. Other so-called farts in the book are half truths and slanted for world view purposes. It even makes abstinance popular. So you won’t get AIDS or get babies, or the fetuses? What lo do with old people and the mentally deficient is a real problem, but solvable with tbe new world we learn zero population. Stop multiplying! The book says the ozone, the ram forest, the use of world resources, the depletion of earth materials, etc., endanger the quality of life and the extinction of species By the way. we are not out to cut book* like Huckleberry Finn. We arc against perversion, deceit and lies in textbooks. This book relates how io reduce numbers. Who cares how, just so we do it. and quickly, as I list below Number I) Abstinance — great! I’m for this, of course but. read on. No. 2) Suicide — get that idea across No. 3) Homosexuality — AIDS kills 1.000s \^.4i Contraceptives — eliminates a big buix^. No. 5) Abortion — murder the fetus. No. .6) Old age. handicap­ ped. Hitler did it. why! canY wc? No. 7) En­ vironmental problems — real or imagined can reduce significant nurrtbers So. there you have a This book, according to my own thorough reading, is not even a^out health It is about global issues, multiculturalism. killing, eliminating masses of people, reversing good health, suicide, accepting perverse life styles as only alternative lifestyles, not portrayed as the gross, sick and dangerous life styles they really are. and cutting American and its culture out of the world and reducing it to a non-entity. The new curriculum advances world government advocates overthrow of American ideals and respect for life and its traditional freedoms, long a true right for all Americans. No matter what one’s nationality We no longer get an "A" plus for patriotism, kne of country, of God and fellow man. It 's self we need to watch out for Watch out for self-esteem. It ain’t what it’s cracked up to be. I think it means. ’’I got my rights. You can't tell me what to do!" Boiled down, this book is not about health.' Oh yes. it goes into body parts, eating habits, diseases. AIDS, marriage, first aid. drags, peer pressure, stress, male-female systems, sex. date rape. love, cancer, accidents, dying, condoms, medicine, abortions and more. This is a political book! Read it cover to cover and fine print! It is a world global issue book, a multicultural problem book. Its main goal is to eliminate people, place American under the United World, not one nation under God. indivisible, with life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness for all. Personally. I like (he sound of that. In fact. I love it. I know, to love America is no longer patriotic and to believe in God makes some of us religious kook*, because we believe in decency and morals to keep us healthy We believe in dignity, respect, and truth, disciplined living, integrity, purity, hard work, honest education — education diffusing knowledge and old-time virtue designed to in­ spire. motivate, thrill with all the great and best books and learning possible. We must fight this book. Get into your schools somehow and demand a total reversal of all this violent, ideological, methodical, theological and environmenal takeover. Or ran! Take your students out of this dying system and head for the hills for a good. God­ fearing surviverable system — maybe Mars. I just can’t see how the educational staff has sat in this arena and let all this happen. Well, yes. I can. for money, the love of money, and the scare tactics the unions have used to keep our teachers quirt! Hazel Meek Hastings Column gave hunters bad name 7b 77ie Editor: matter. If she thinks hunters go into the woods with five boxes of shells, and the thought of shooting any animal that comes in sight, she is sadly mistaken. There’s no doubt that a few hunters do shoot animals for practice and that truly is disgusting, but don't think all hunters do. because they don’t. It’s people like her that give hunters a bad name. Dec Swinehart Delton This is in regards to Jo Beth Bndcman’s "Making Scents" with Murphy in the Nov. I Reminder. She made a sutement that, "this time of year hunters will destroy any animal unfor­ tunate to be seen in the woods, whether dog. or cat. for target practice." I resent that statement My family and I •:sve hunted since 1 can remember, and I hac never heard of anyone, friend or family, shooting a dog. or cal. or any other animal for target practice or even by mistake, for that District good outweighs bad 7b The Editor. to the conclusion that the benefits of establishing such an area far outweigh the minimal related requirements associated with such a project. With just a little planning we can maimain Hastings as a beautifully historic place to raise a family. Brian M. Brandt Green Street resident Hastings Ki a homeowner in Hastings. 1 am naturally interested in the preservation of the historic nature of the area, with or without the propos­ ed formation of Historic District. This is good for the community as well as the investment most of us have in our old homes. I have attended three of the Historical District information meetings and have come Gates-Mitchell trial not amusing To The Editor: Although I didn’t find anything about the whole ordeal amusing, it was just simply ridiculous and pathetic, making our beautiful small town of Hastings somehow seem smaller. "County spent big bucks on fence" was the heading on a letter printed in last week’s Ban­ ner. pertaining to the Mitchel I-Gates trial. Way to go. Boyd Bolton of California. His summary of the situation coulon't have been more on target Julie L. Jarvis Hastings Know Your Schools; by uh it*....UkM****- Information about the Hattinge Area School Sgetem Advanced placement saves money For parents of college students, the fall season brings thoughts of visiting their sons' and daughters' campuses, cheering on the football teams... and paying the tuition bills! However unpleasant ttk last situation may be. the parents of some Hastings High School graduates received lower tuition bills than they otherwise might have because of (heir sons and daughters taking advanced place­ ment classes in high school. Since 1988. 288 Hastings students have taken advanced place­ ment tests in mathematics, social studies and English after completing the appropriate ad­ vanced placement classes, and the results have been outstanding. Taking the Class of 1994 as an example. 17 percent of the 76 students taking advanced placement classes in calculus. U.S. govern­ ment. macro- and micro-economics. U.S. history and English literature and composi­ tion. placed in the highest scoring category, while 43 percent earned the second highest score on the tests. Such lest results compart very favorably with advanced placement programs across the country. Many colleges and universities grant credit lo students who score high on advance placemcnm! icsts. thus saving the students the time and their parents the expense of taking certain classes Using a conservative estimate me amount ui emiege credit cmiiku on me advanced placement test by the Class of ’94. more than 250 credit hours were earned as a result of the graduates’ participation in the ad­ vanced placement program At an average of $87.25 per credit hour, the '94 graduates sav­ ed $21,987 in tuition charges... and some graduates even managed to skip almost an en­ tire year of college. For example. 1994 co-valedictorian Scott Krueger earned 24 credits through advanced placement classes so that he almost has sophomore status at Michigan Slate Universi­ ty. Another ’94 class member. Lori McKcough, earned credit for four college class's al Notre Dame (St. Mary’s College) as a result of her performance on advanced placement tests. And ’94 graduate Sam Tomde reports that taking the advanced place­ ment classes at Hastings High School really helped prepare him for his work at Hillsdale College. While the advanced placement program at Hastings High may be one of the best kept secrets to the public, it certainly is a well known and much appreciated program by tbe graduates going on to college and their parents. Certainly the student who take the classes, their instructors. Larry Christopher. Jan Drolcn and Karl Schwartz, are lo be com­ mended for their fine work in the program hi Public Opinion Jahn JacaUa Vca Praartanf Frariartc Jacoba Secretory • MEWSROOM • David T Young (Esaor) Elam* Gsbert 'Aasatonf Editor) Nek Hoffman Barbara Gal Jean Gallup Teresa Rflh Sharon Miler TL SteruWbarton Margaret Fowtar • ADVEJtmiMG DEPARTMEMT • enwhod aa* accepted Monday through Fnday 8 a m to 5 30 p m. Saturday 8 a.m • Noon Scott Ommer Jerry Johnson Dervsa Howel Ptiytos Bowers Subscription Rates: St3 per ywr m Barry County $15 per year m adgwvng counties $16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address change* to P O Box B Hastings. Ml 49056-0602 Second Ctaas Postage Paid at Hastings. Mt 49058 (USPS 717-830) "I'w never voted, ea­ ”1 w» 21. bat I haven't the lightest idea. I figured cept once in a school etecnon. became I don't know it was my duty lo vole where or how.” then." “In 1932. m the race between Rooaeveb and Hoover. I lived oa Maple Grove Rood. Our country watbadepranon.bat there waa lest crime then.” “I remember voting for “I was still idealistic then. I thought it would do Eisenhouwer in 1952.1 waa happy to be able to some good.” vote.” “I was Uvby m Nashville, k seems one af them (prrairirnrial eeadidmra) wm Dewey md the other one «a voted by 'Waeaaae beta.” �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 — Page 5 Woodruff Road residents again ask for blacktopping Stuff Writer When li was all said and done. Il wasn't all said and done A group of resident of Woodruff Road, who live on both easl and west ends of the road as it branches off West Slate Road, have appeared at the Rutland Charter Township Board meeting lo ask the lownship to blacktop their road They again attended the meeting Nov. 2 to repeal their request There was no question from either officials or residents that the road is in terrible shape, and is tn dire need of repair Maurice Ogden, the unofficial speaker for the group, said he had talked to Jack Kineman. englneer/manager of the Barry County Road Commission He said they spoke about a pri^oaal made at a previous meeting where officials offered lo set up a special assessment district to help pay for the blacktopping of the west side of the road where he lives. Ogden said he was told there was no reason for the residents ot the road to pay tor improvements such as blacklopping, since is was a "through" road. Ogden then said he had checked with Shirley Drake. Donald Boysen and Milton Buehler, all lownship The east section is 2 22 miles long, from West Stale lo Hammond Road, and will coal 336,990 with 11 parcels involved. The reason for the larger cost of the shorter road is that the east side of the road previously has had all of the necessary work done in preparing the road for blacktop. Some in tbe audience wanted to know what the Township Board did with the lax supervisors. They told him that special hssessments. where the township pays for an improvement, and then collects the pay back through a "special" assessment on the property taxes of those who benefit from the improvement, are normally not done for that type of road. Ogden said Drake told him that usually any road that is the subject of a special assessment is usually a stub road or a private road around lakes. "Why arc we having this special assessment,!" Ogden asked. Supervisor Robert Edwards said it was past practice to ask residents to pay 50 percent of such improvements with the township paying the rest, a practice in effect when he became supervisor. He explained that the township handles a lot of money in taxes, but the township expenditures, including road repair, have to come from about one mill of the total assessed valuation of the township. "Rutland doesn't have that kind of money," he said, "both sides together will cost over >100,000." The west section of Woodruff covers .9 of a mile, with tbe blacktopping estimated to cost $65,022 with 31 residents* parcels Chamber promotes holiday lighting contest for area Clarksville bam gets new look Up on the roof, preserving thia stalely bam for years lo come are Wada Walace, lop. Kevin Lavarenca and Wesley Stilt, members of JP Stiffs Bam Renovation Company of Fremont. Dealing with the wind, the persistent Michigan rain, but grateful for the continuing good fail weather, crew members fight the wind as they put a now motel roof on this bam in the continuing preservation project. The bam belongs to Burton and Sandy Lepard of Darby Road. Clarksville FINANCIAL/® FOCU-sW BUfkCv J?wtetenMnof Edward D. JonMlCo. M "Best of Theme" winner in the residential category. Business er*.ne» will be vying for a first place travelir g plaque; the second place San­ ta's Choice trophy, and honorable mention. The Holly Trolley bus will travel a circuit that highlights the winning homes and businc-*.«es. as well as other colorful Yule­ Is hoping that tbe Hastings area will be aglow with Christmas lights and decorations during the upcoming holiday season To promote holiday lighting, the chamber is again sponsoring a contest to encourage area homeowners and businesses to light up Separate judging and recognition will be given In two categories: residential and business, said Jean Chase, chairwoman of the Christmas lighting contest The chamber has adopted the theme of "Keeping Christ in Christmas' for Its three days ot pre-holiday activities Dec. 2-4. and that same theme will apply to this year's lighting contest, she said To register your hone or business to be judged in the contest, call tbe chamber by Nov. 30. Registration is necessary to ensure that the judges are aware ot your home or business decorating. A framed certificate will be awarded to the Market timing*. More myth than reality market — buying investments when prices to discover a tax return of an upper-nuddle-class in­ vestor). The result* of the sudy showed a rimpty buy-and-hoid philosophy outper- percent! Missing these biggest-day movements would not be unheard of for the in-and-out trader. Typically, more dramatic price increases follow a prolonged decline. I-800-4US BOND Thousands of repossessed and bank homes and properties available with little or no money down. To receive current list call toll free! unange —7. + 7. -n. —VI. + 7. -17. —17. —V. -7. —7. + '/. -2*/. + 7. —17. -7. -7. + 7. —7. + 7. —7> + 7. -.50 — .07 —32.63 Floats are always a highlight in the Hast­ ings Christmas parade and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hastings Li- The money was presumed lost, but was discovered by the Road Commission after inquiry by Edwards, and Kineman offered to pay 5 percent interest on the old account, which brings it up to 85 JOO. McKeough offered to run the amount and interest and the time through a computer to come up with a more equitable figure for Treat, and excuse him from any special money. If you agree." Edwwds told the residents, "Hl set up a special assessment for $250." Discussion seemed lo bring agreement that the west side would have the preparation at a later date, and the surfacing of tbe east side would be asked for as soon as possible. However, no vote was taken on tbe matter. I9INEMATE &KNINC: Hastings area electronic and appliance store has a part-time position In retail sales during the holiday season. 10-20 hours per week for evenings and weekends. Some daytime hours available. Applicants must work well with the public and be self-motivated. Apply to: Attend the ANNUAL Box 334, c/o J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188, Hastings, Ml 49058 - STOCKS company uiom AT&T 54V. ameniecn Anheuser-Busch 517. Chrysler 46 Clark Equipment 66*/. CMS Energy 22*/. Coca Cola 50*/. Dow Chemical 68’/. Exxon 607, Family Dollar 11*/. Ford 28"/. General Motors 367. Great Lakes Bancorp 257. Hastings Mfg. 27'f. IBM 727. JCPenney 497. Johnson & Johnson 547. Kmart 167, Kellogg Company 577. McDonalds 29'1, Sears 487. Southeast Mich Gas 19 Spartan Motors 157. Upjohn 32*/. Gold $384 10 Silver 5.23 Dow Jones 3830 74 Volume 289.000.000 for blacktopping of tbe portion under eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee © PORK & DRESSING o g SUPPER ? g Sat., Nov. 19 • 4 to 7 pm S © COUNTRY CHAPEL U.M. CHURCH ® © Dowling - M-37 J days would have realized a 26.3 percent an The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week She suggested that "the whole thing be paved, take the total cost of paving, let the residents pay what is fair, and we'll pay the side was $1,700 given to the Toad Commission 18 years ago by Clifford Treat Floats being are sought for Christmas parade orderly. The message is simple: Dramatic stock­ market gains are generally limited to a relatively few trading days If you want to TIRED OF RENTING? BUY A HOME NOW! IW7. a five-year bull market. Based on the She predicted that the minute they assumed the cost of improving Woodruff, they would be expected to pay for all gravel roads, but. those who waned for 18 years 2454. elute, organizations, businesses and retailers to make this one of the best holiday parades by enter* ig a float in tbe Dec. 3 parade. "Kee|ing Christ in Christmas" is the theme t! is year. A silver cup will be given to the float judged best of show and awards will be given to other winners in the following cat­ egories: churches, children's, organizations/clubs and businesses/retailers. Float applications may be obtained at tbe chamber office or at Tbomapple Ophthal­ mology in Hastings. M.tl.e nualized return. Had that same investor missed just 10 of the biggest gain days while trying to time the market, his or her return would have dropped to 18.3 percent tide displiys around the town during the sea­ son. For mjre information or to register for the lighting contest, call the chamber at 945­ money received from gas tax and other road fees, and were told that the money does not go to tbe lownship. but the Barry County Road Commission "All we get is some revenue sharing and one mill." fidwards said. Trustee Jan McKeough asked if Irving Township, which shares some of the road, was going to pay all of Ils half of the project Edwards responded that Irving will pay for all of the one half costs if the road Is In Irving, though it does not share all of the mad. Ogden proposed that each resident on the west branch of Woodruff put in $250. and let the lownship pay the rest. A proposal from Treasurer Blanche Munjoy to have the lownship pay for all of the road repair drew objections from McKeough. who said it would open a can of worms with residents ot every gravel road in the lownship. She suggested that they follow Ogden's proposal, and go back to the County Road Commission and "re-address the issue." She said the road commission had provided 18 years of non-service to the residents Thai's asking more from the township than they are willing to give. We need to get this ironed out: it's not fair to the people." she • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov 8,1994 are available in the County Cleric's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. MATERIALS HANDLER Full Time PENNOCK HOSPITAL has aa opening for a full­ time Materials Handler for the Materials Management Department. Qualifications include computer train- BAZAAR FRIDAY, Nov. 11th a: ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH (Church Basement) Hastings (S. Jeff St.) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. ing/experience, good interpersonal skills, and ability to meet the heavy physical demands of tbe work. Knowledge of warehousing, inventory control, and modern, hospital-related material handling systems is COOK and DIETARY AIDE prciciTcu. FENNOCK HOSPITAL his several casual part-time Al FENNOCK HOSPITAL, you receive a TOTAL openings in the Dietary Department for Cooks and COMPENSATION PACKAGE which includes an Dietary Aides. Previous experience in a restaurant or innovative "menu-style" Flexible Benefits Package. The successful Paid-Tune-Off system, tuition reimbursement, and institutional kitchen is preferred candidates must be dependable and have good much more interpersonal skills Qualified applicants please send resume/application lo: Please subnut application resume to: PENNOCK HOSPITAL PENNOCK HOSPITAL Atm: Human Resources Amt: Human Resources 1009 West Green Street 1009 West Green Street Hastings, MI 49058 Hastings. Ml 49058 of Health ’ Homemode Holiday Crafts Dried Flower Arrangements Appliqued Sweat Shirts Holiday Cookies co, me p<xzxd Chicken Salad LUNCHEON from 11:30 to 1:30 E.O.E. of HmM" �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 Barry County Residents Knariny your commumty and its people makes you fat "mar at home. " gust members of the Barry County Road Commission wrote to an MIXJT district en­ Banner The Hastings ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top ..'porting of all local government agencies, school activities, sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Hastings Banner ‘.Uakoty Harry County residents fret at home for arr 100 years " ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS FIRST PUSBYTKB1AN CHLBCH. Haroaf*. MtdttfM. G kc«: Letter Pfalnr Salty C Kctter. Director of Chruiua Education Surctay. Nov 13 9 30 and 11:00 B4B. Marai®| Wontap Service* Nuraefy provided 9:30 an* ter vtce broadcaal over W.B C.H AM rod FM 9 30-10 30 a m Church School Claaaet 10 30 a m IcttoroMp ami Mfrairom m toe Diarag Bom 1120 am Chttttii tQmroh AOOp m Mid 4I« High Basketball at Soaftaawni 7:00 p m New Mcoten Clam al (he Maoae Mon fay. No* 14 200-2: IS pm Suff BABBY CO. CHUBCH OF C1OUCT. 541 N Michigaa Arc . Haatmp. Ml 49051 Sunday Ser view BMe Clamet 10 a m.. Wordap 11 a m . Evening Service* 6 p m. Wedaesday BMe Stud* 7 pm Norman Herron. Mmtmer Phoae 945-2931 BiNe Survey <m vidroa in the home Free Bible Cix retpoadeace Count. TMOBNAPPLE VALLEY WOBD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2730 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Amen. Ptakx Church office phone 9411 2549 Suaday uuntap 9W a m aad 1045 am Suaday Children » church. TucuUs prayer aad there tune 9:30 a m Wednesday evening service 6:30 p m Youth group meet* Wednesday t> » pm alto Nurtery available for ail »erv*cr* Be mg the whole family HASTINGS SEV£NTH*DAY AVVENTLST CHLBCH. 904 ’erry Lane tat Stan School Road). Wdham Gardner. Paator Church phone number to 945-2170 Coro aamtty Service Center number is 945-2361 Saturday aerveet arc. Titttito School at 920 a.m. (tor all ASSEMBLE OF WOODGBOVE BBETHBEN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4M7 Guam Grove Rami Paator Bea Her nag 930 Suaday School. Church Service 10:30. Wedncaday eveamgs from 600-8OO p.m the youth. mem al fee church brmg a tack touch WELCOME COBNhPS UNITED METHODIST CHUKS. 3115 N Broadway Hemafs. Ml 4905* Pnrox Cart Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367 4061 ar Dartene Pickard 945-5^4 Wontap Services Sunday. 900a.m ami 11:00a.m.. Sroday School. 945 a m 4-H amm Monday ■ 6 30 p m to 100 p.m BMe Stady. Wmtarntay ■. 5 15 p.m. at Detorcs Gaapan. 101 Barber Rd . Hastings Men's Bieakfaat will he meeting toe third fatarto; of each nuwto aatd tar ter nonce Ctoi Mr Steptea Lew* m 944-<M5 CALVABY TEMPO C'HUBCH OF GOO. 302 E Bond Haatmg* Patior Houg Davit Pho®e Ml 9114. pauor. 945-4090 chroch Smuta* School 10 00 a m . Wontap IIWarn . Evcomg Ser vice 6 00 p.m. Wedaeaday Service - 700pm FaoMy tortaafaefaped CIDAB CBBU BIBLE. Cedar ■rom urarouun hot luj^iu Sundr School at l(HX)a m . Wor­ ship 11:00a m . Evcemg Service at 6:00 pm . Wednesday Prayer Bdde NASHVILLE AREA st. cybil-s cstbolic K ,, CVVBCH. m ilk Faker Charles Faber. Parox A mmaxi tf St Lw Cattmtec Church. Maam* Suafa* Mam *30 am FUST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E. Woodtowa. Haatcags. Michigan 946E004 Kevin Staxhey. Senior Parox James R Barren. ,\mt Paator Sunday Services: Sunday School 945 a m.. Ctataaa for all a*ea. HOOa m Morarng Wontap Server. Jr Church ap to 4to Grade: 600. Evening Service Wotomaday 6 30 Avro Ctaba 700 pm.. Teens m Hcuaeman Hall 700 p m Adult* Pre* er meetm< 1:15 p.m.. Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NALARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman Pmaor Sonde* Scrvwea 945 am Sunday School Hour 11 00 a.m Mormag WcrAfo Servee. 600 p m Ercomg Service. Wcdawda* 7 00 p.m. Servees far Aduhs Teen* and Oilton The Church Page Is PUd tor by The Heatings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAsnues savinos HMtmgi and Uk. a loan, OOmm fa WMN FUNHAL HOM Hmtioy. fuxfas iNCoarotAno o< HMtings NAT1ONA1 SANK OF HAST1NOS M*no.< F.O.I.C. nu MASTMOS sannu ano muindu 1SU N Brashny - HMing. BOSLIY PHAMSACY "Prwcnptlonk" — IIS S J^t«on — M5-M29 HAStmOS MANUFACTWHNO CO. Hasting.. Mtcrugwt HASTINet met OLASS MOOUCTS, me. 770 Cook Rd - Hssliogs, Micrtipkn gineer to ask it the takeover will be accom­ plished this year "Wimer is coming on and we arc receiving several inquires as to when A-42 will be­ come a stale highway and receive better maintenance than we can provide." saxl Road Commission ('hairman Robert Russell and Vice ('hairman Norman Jack Lenz in a let­ ter The County Road Commission this month asked Bender io use his office to pur­ sue a positive response because of concern that "the lack of a response (since August) may indicate nothing is happening or is likely lo happen.” Commissioner Sandy James said she would ask the Road Commission if the County Board should lake any other action to help expedite the request for a state trunk line takeover. The board suppivted (he origi­ nal request. • Heard citizen Ward Weiler express con­ cern that he has difficulty getting informa­ tion from the Nurd on past use of federal revenue sharing money, costs of paying a settlement to a former assistant prosecuting attorney, costs regarding the recent animal shelter investigation and a copy of a confi­ dential repon from the attorney handling the investigation, why allegations in the inves­ tigation concerning County Coordinator Ju­ dith Peterson "didn't come up in court," the cost of moving furniture from the old Courts & law Building to the new structure andixhers. Commissioners did not respond lo Weil­ er's comments. • Approved allowing Allison Peake to work part time ai the County Animal Shel­ ter for atxxn 20 hours a momh for a period not to exceed days Commissioner Ethel Boze said Peake recently resigned from full­ time work at the shelter to have more lime with her children. She agreed lo the part­ time work to help out at the shelter until another full-time employee is hired. • Heard Commissioner Lew Newman re­ port that there were more gypsy moths found in his trips this year than last year He has traps on his property as part of a monitoring program with the County Cooperative Extension Service. Board Chairman Orvin Moore noted that the gypsy moths are not going lo go away and Commissioner Robert Wenger responded that it won't be a hot issue "until all the leaves get caicn." HASTINGS AREA riEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. »0l Uw, K.«U Dowli>( Ml <9030 F»tm Skykr. Wnsla ISIS, 75SMKI cksrrk ytak ISIS, ■M'9,’00 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 JO i it Sunday School 11 <M) am . Sunday Eremng Service 6 00 pm Prayer i.me 7 00 p m Awana Program Thursday» 6:30-1:30 p.m. Ages 3 and 4 thru 5th and 6th grade QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Weal. Pastor Susan Trowbndge (616) 945 9392 Sumtoy School .0 am ; Wortoup II a m After School Special Wutarsitav. 4 p m PO Boa 63. Hatiing* Ml 4905* ST. MATTHIAS ANGIJCAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hammg* Ml 49056 Fatoer Gate Inhaina Vmar Hume 623-2030 (Dehon) after 6 pm . ,. — 1 — a1..., |A. weeaaay* or _|1 an uuy wwEcntn Sunday Moraing Prayer 9:45 am. Mroa 10-00 am GRACE LUTHERAN CHURUH. 239 E North St . Mtchaal Amun. Paator Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Nov 13 • t.-OOaad 10:45 a.m. Hoty Cnmmimna, 930 Church School (afl ^oa). Thursday. Nov 10 7fl0 Atomroeaaa. L0D AA. Friday. Nov. || Patty Meiteumag Saturday Nov 12 - 10-00 First HASTINGS COUNTY, continued from page 3 projects, the MIX3T intended io add A-42 into the state trunk line system The switch has not taken ptace. so in Au­ Cniamiiaina. I O(X6W Past* Sate. 100NA MoMay.No* 14-600 Stewanfetap Comm . 7.00 Women Fadh B.S Tuesday. Nov 15 7 00 Shepherding Comm Wateev da* Nov 16 - 1000 Wordww chen. 700 Staff Sapp Super* 7:00 Education Comm ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. tt05 S Jeflertom Fatoer Omrtaa Fiaher. Paator 1 Marfay Mam 4 30 pm. Sunday Maaaes SOO a m aad 11:15 a m . Ciafcninti SaauMy 400-4 30 p.m. HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Pbwett Rd . I ante earn of Hailing* Ruv Sarver. Pa*t«»r Hnermn 945 9224 Suaday Servteua: 945 a m Bible Ctoaaes far ail 1040 a m M-wmag Worship. 6 p m - Evening Bible Study 630 p.m 5:30 Youth meeting with George and Barb Km.,Nr 9459116 ThunMy: 7 30 pm Prayer and BMe Study deal ivg •ah hie * problems Saturday Nov 12-6p m Vateo update on The New Wortd Order. The New Age Movement, and The United Nroimt HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHLBCH. corner of Grcea and Church urect*. Dr. Buffnrd W Coe. Parox Margaret Hoitewbeck Dwector of Chnauro Edncawm Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner free building with elevator to all fkxx* Broad­ cast of worship servKC over WBCH FM AM M 10 30 a m SUNDAYS Sumte* School 930 am. Coffee FeOowdup 10 30 am. Wontap 11 00 a.m. Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5 30 p m WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Chddren » Ctoxr Pre-school thro first grade 500pm . Second thru S«Uh Grade 5 30 p.m Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Brf4e Study 6:45 p m . Actrvme* for Kids 6 45 p m . F.rst Wednesday of month i* Game Night far all ages Fnday. No* II — Friend* Group to aiiend Thor nappie Art* Council Radio Dav* program al Central Audikxium SOO p.m Sunday. Nov 13 Youth Bowling at 5 30 p.m Tues­ day. Nov 15 - U M Men Dinner and Program by fonngf parox. David Nehua. 6 30 p m Wednes­ day No* 16 — Sunday School Special Event Pragretaive Dinner • rthin the church in canpinction with Family Night 6pm Friday . No* it-Swat Steak Dinner with advance ticket sale* — 2 tervmt time* 5 106 p m . and 6 io 7 p m Mun-bazaar. 4 io I p.m Tueula*. Nov 22 — Heating* Area Com­ munit* Thanksgiving Service 7 00 ai Hope United Method^ Churcb Wed SUPPORT GROUPS V I P t (Vnuaff* Impaired Per mm) 9:30 a m Tint Friday o( month September thro May. Nar­ cotic* Ammyimun 1200 Noon Monday. Wotaevday and Fnde*. and 8 00 pm Thu-vday*. Al-Anon 12 JO pm Wednesday* Co­ Dependent* Antu^rmou* 7 JO p.m Thursday!, and 9 00 a m Satur days Tope No JJt - 9 IS a m Thursday* CltaHaM. Foote HASTINGS - Claries M Foote, 51. of Lawrence Hold, passed away on Sunday. November 6. 1994 at Golden Momenta Nurs­ ing Home t> Hastings He was born on December II, 1935 in Hast­ ings, the son of Eddie I 'd Edith (Harrington) Foote. He was raised in the 'tastings, Palatka, Flori­ da and Grand Rapi.s areas and attended schools there. Mr. Foote was employed at the former Furniture Factory inlastings for several years before ill health faced his retirement He is survived by his mother. Edith Foote of Hastings, aunts, uncles and cousins Preceding him in death was his father in 1963 Private family services were held Burial waa at Riveside Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Michigan Heart Association or American Diabetes Asaocistion Anangemems wgn made by Wren Funeral Home. g»_. J T> - rreu nHicr WYOMING - Fred Potter, 76 of Wyomng passed away Friday, November 4,1994 at the Grand Valley Health Center. Grand Rapids. Mr. Potter waa a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He waa a residential building counselor in the Grind Rapids area. He attended the First Wesleyan Church of Grand Rapids. Mr. Poller is survived by his wife of 41 years, Eleanore Ruth (Faulkner); aoes, John and De'Anna Pooer of Ml Clemens. Paul and Jan Potter of Rockford. David and Darlene Potter of Byroo Center and Marir Potter of Lake Odessa; his grandchildren. Paula, Casey, Corbin, Keegan, Laura and Erin; his sisters-in­ law. Mis. Ruth Potter of Claruville and Mrs. Marjone Potter of Lowell, several nieces and Funeral services were held Monday, November 7 at die Zaagman Memorial Chapel, with Reverend Philip W. Mitchell officiating. Bunal was in Pine Hill Cemetery, Memorial contributions may be made lo the Pint Weslevan Church 1091 3 Mile NW, Grand Rapids, 49504. HASTINGS - Ven E "Whiiey- Fogel. 11, of Fighter Road, pasaed away on Sunday. November 6, 1994 at bis residence He was born on April 22, 1913 in Olivia, Minnesota, the ion of Frank and Augusta (Sierahouse) Fogel. He was raised in Olrvia, Minnesou and South Dakota and attended schools in South Dakota Mr. Fogel was I veteral of the United Sates Army during Wald War U serving from March 1942 until his discharge in October, 1945. While in the military he served as a nurse, being stationed on the Alunan Chain of Islands. He mimed Thelma (Edwards), (Handers), Covey on February 15, 1946. His employment included; 29 years at die E.W.Bhss Company retiring from there in 1975, Southerland Paper Mill tn Kalamazoo, hxs own Truck tag Company in Minnesota and a private chauffer in South Dakota. He was a member of the United Auto Work­ ers Union, and attended the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church Preceding him in death were his wife, Thel­ ma, on April 7, 1989; sisters, Augusta Covell, Leona Bartz, Lila “Dolly” Garman and Agnes Redman; brother Sylvester “Boots” Fogel. Survivors are a daughter, Mary Lue Davis of Hastings; son and wife, Orton and Shizue Fogel of Hastings; four granmdchildren. Melisa Blankenship. Jean Fogel, David Covey and Richard Fogel, one great-grandchild, Ashley Marie Blankenship, sister. Clara Olinger of Olivia, Minnesou and brother William Fogel of Watertown. South Dakota. Funeral Services were heid oo Wednesday. November 9th at the Wren Funeral Home with The Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was at West Carlton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice or Welcome Corners United Methodist Church. BEDFORD - Augustus “Gus" R. Peake. 76, of Bedford passed away on Friday. November 4, 1994 at Battle Creek Health System. He was born on February 2,1918 the son of Ernest R. and Florence Alma (Whippie) Peake in Schultz. Mr. Peake attended Hope Township Schools. During World War D he worted for Duplex Company. He worked for the Battle Creek Gaa Company from 1945 until 1983. He was a member of the Battle CreJt Gas 25 year dub. He enjoyed hunting, scouting, mini­ ature train buff and QB. Radio Qub in Paw Paw. He married Doris M. Coyne on December 22. 1940 in Bank Creek. He was preceded in death by two sistm, Addia Peake Coyne and Lydia Rohm; two brothen, Ray E. Peake and Fred W. Peake; grandson, Allen Blodgett; two greaigrandaoos, Seth SooQias aad Logan Williams. Satvivon are hii wife, Dori* of Bottle Creek; aoo. Daniel G. Peake of Button; Bra daughter!. Roberta Master, of Irons, Ruth Keckler of Allegan and Amelia Laurimore of COIr water, 11 grandchildren, 17 greatgrai richildren; two aiatera, Roae Cago of Knl>m*- 00 County and Rena Nye of Delton; one brtrher, Jay Peake of Ddtoo. Funeral Servicea were held on Monday, November 7th. at the Bachman Hobble Funeral Service with Paator Brian Spencer officiating. Burial was at Hick, Cemetery in Pennfieid Township. Memorial crxnributiooa may be made lo Alxhiemcn and Related Diaordera HASTINGS - Marguerite A. Tobiat, 16, of Shultz Road. Hastings, paaaed away oo Wedncaday, November 2, 1994 at Pennock Hoapttal Sbe waa banal November 4,1907 in Hast­ ings Township, the daughter of Edward aad Elvira (Matthews) Delrios. She was raised in Haatings Townatap aad attended the Gregory Country School. Sbe graduated from Hastings High School in 1925 and received her Teacher, Ceriificatioo from the old Barty County Normal. Sbe later recieved her BS. Degree from Western Michigaa Univenity in 1962. Sbe married Keel I. Tobias on May 4,1932 at Angolia, Indiana. Mrs. Tobias' leaching career spanned 21 yean, retiring in 1972. She laugM ■ Hiadea, Haher, Gregory and Henderahot Country School, aad also for Delton Kellogg and MiddleviUe Thocnapple-Krilou School, She and ha husband were alao engaged ia faming ia Hope Towmhip for many yean co the Faaaily's Centennial Fann. She was a member of die Pint United Methodist Church and formerly attended the Cedar Creek Bible Church, Michigaa aad Barty County Retired Teacher, National aad Michigan Education Association, Barty County Fann Bureau and the forma Schultz Community Ooh Mr,. Tobias wm preceded ia death by ba husband. Keel 1. Tobias on August 27, 19U and a sister Viola Kennedy. She is survived by daughters. Margie and Jack Slocum of Dehon and Pauline and Philip Armstrong and Lou aad Donald Bowen all of Hastings; aoo, Edger and Phylli, Tobias of Wheaton, Blinoi, Jury Tobias of Hasting, and Ronald and Carol Tobias and lachard and Virginu Tobi*, ril of Nmhville, 21 grandchil­ dren, 31 greu-grandchildren; utter Evelyn Beadle of Hastings, suter and hubuid, Beat­ rice and Darrel Hall of Hastings Funeral Services were held on Saturday. Novemba 5th at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Paul Deal officiating Bunal wu at Cedar Creek Cemetery Memorial cootriburiona may be made to The Hasbnga Public Library a Fiat United Methodist Church Driver, kids keep cool in danger from power lines by Sharon B. M flier Staff Wnier As Lakewood administrators wrestled with problems caused by the Tuesday, Nov. 1. snowstorm, a meve unsettling call came in to the central office that morning A school bus delivering morning kindergartners to their homes was silting on a railroad track with a downed power line over the top of the bus. LakcwixxJ bus driver Greg 1-chman was finishing his morning run. with the last seven of 25 kindergartners yet to be delivered home safely, when he stopped before crossing the tracks on Saubee Road, between M-43 and Eaton Highway in Eaton County. As be continued across the tracks, tbe live power line came down on top of tbe bus "I knew it was not a problem as long as no one touched the ground and the bus. or en­ tered tbe bus," said Lehman. He also knew that parents would begin to wonder where their children were. One grandmother could see the bus from her stopped home. Radioing into the central office. Ixhman informed tbe school of his predicament. Personnel called 911 for help and then called each of the children's parents io let then know of the unexpected delay in arrival. Lehman then explained to the youngsters what had happened and why lhey were go­ ing to wait for help. Next, he borrowed a book of nursery rhymes from one of the stu­ dents and started reading to the youngsters still on his bus to keep them occupied until help arrived. "I found out what it's like lo be a kindergartner teacher." said Ixhman. "You really have to get into those rhymes. I'd read and then let them help finish the rhyme.” Reading to his bus riders is also not new for Lehman, who is well known for bis excel­ lent bus driving techniques, having won the top district bus rodeo award last year and third-place honors for the year before. He often reads to tbe students if lhey arrive at school too early or have to wail on tbe bus for some reason. Sunfield Principal Steven Storey arrived on the acene as 911 personnel alao arrived, including five Sunfield fire trucks, two Eaton County Sheriff cars and finally the Consumers Power truck. Workers lifted the line off the top of the bus and Ixhman drove off to continue his route Storey *as glad to see that none of the children were upset or worried, says Lehman "Actually we had a good time." Lehman said. Tm a professional." be sakj. "Its no big deal, really. There is no way I would let the children be upset. They were perfectly safe as long as everyone acted responsibly. I am well awve of the dangerous possibilities. "Two sheep on Musgrove Road, also on my route, died that day when they walked near a power line downed as a result of the same storm. I was able to talk to my elementary students about the incident in the afternoon. The kids assured me they would not go anywhere near a power line on the ground.” Lehmsn was called "Lakewood's best bus driver" by Assistant Superintendent Jerry Southgate when he reported the incident. In appreciation for tbe students. Lehman handed out "Fantastic Bus Awards," to each of the seven kindergartners Monday. "They're great kids. They didn't get upset" says Lehman NOTKMIIM MfflYMICMCKr 1W1N1MUIK It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket, buckle up. Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. MMIUMIUrMilMIl HOU Ml wm BI �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 — Page 7 Woodland NEWS LEGAL NOTICES by Catherine Lucas Brand-Rademacher united in marriage Barbara Jeu Brand and David Alan July 31 at the Firei United Methodist Church Sieve Weinberger officiated al the double Wierenga of Hastings. The groom is the son Matron of honor was Mary Lou Gonsalves. Flower grrt. were Samantha Gonsalves. Courtney Wierenga and Laura Jane Shapley-Olcheske speak wedding vows Rebecca Kay Shapley and Joseph Thomas Oicheske exchanged wedding vows on July 9th. 1994 at Forest Park Chapel in Battle Creek by Pastor Ron Wilcox The bride is the daughter of Jim and Kathy Shapley of Nashville. The groom is the son of Maid of honor was Jean Shapley. sister of the bride. Bridesmaids were Tammy Ingersoll and Teresa Huebner Usherette was Sarah Newton. spent their honeymoon The next morning. Nov. 1, we had several inches of very wet, heavy snow. Il was nearly all melted by evening, but that morning a pine tree came down on Davenport Road from the property ol George and Jud) Johnson No one could vome from the county road departmem because of the volume of such work that mor­ ning; so the Woodland Township Fire Depart- were working another pine tree fell very close Two large sections broke off of my Brad­ ford pear at the west end of the house. This is were Man Briggs and Joseph Huebner. Ushers were Ken Adkins and Paul Neal The New hooks al the library are "Wild Horses" by the ever-popular Dick Frances and three paperback romances by popular writers. "Lions Lady" by Julie Garwood. "My Darling Melissa." which is the fourth of the Corbin series by Linda Lael Miller, and "You Belong to Me" by Johanna Lindsey. I hope to be back in the library at least pan of the time in the next week. Halloween was a miserable wet night in Woodland, and the Lions Club moved the an­ nual party and costume contest into the park pavilion. They used a gas grill to cook hot dogs for the children instead of the usual bon fire. Very few children braved the rain and the wind to come. Maybe less than one tenth the usual number turned out. Betsy Hoort won the overall first prize for her costume. She alao w in in the !(>-year-old category. Katie Allen won first place in the 8-year old group. Case) McLoughian won the one-year-old prize, Sean Neeley won in the 11-year-old group. Other winners were Audrey Vought. Casey Flessner. Jerome Ressner. Kelay Potter. Meagan Wrobel. Helena Carey Jermy Huribut. Michel Hulbut and China Meade Art Meade said everyone who came was a The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will meet Thursday evening at 7:30 Thursday, Nov. 10 at the dining room of the manor next to the Depot The program will be about the boat people from Haiti and Cuba. The Historical Society again will participate in "Christmas Round the Town" Fridry and Saturday after Thanksgiving. Some members have been collecting wreath decorating materials such as various types of pine cones, seed pods and other natural items all summer' Cato No. 93-000271-O4-S PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION a federally chartered credit union, Platottff. JAMES E S4MJNGTON and JANET E SIMINGTON Jointly and severally. and MAYFORD Defendant* Staphofi L. Motion (Fl4723) STEPHEN L. HASLETT. P.C. Attorney for PlointlH A friend of mine sent a large box of southern magnolia pods, and while I was in Georgia. I picked up some sweet gum balls, all of which will be on sale at the deptx along with a large bake sale. There will be a new and different historical display Stop by on your trip around to the 23 and 26, as well as the new work that has ROSALIE (414) AB5-9B77 Nona IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment entered by the OrcuM Court for the County of Barry on the 7th day of Octobar, 1993. In favor <rf PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT The senior high group at Lakewood United Methodist Church are taking orders for Christmas poinsettias through Monday, Nov. 13. They are available in red, white, pink and t .5TON and JANET E. SMMNGTON, Defendant*. church office, 367-4800. John Luns came home last weekend to help his mother celebrate her birthday. He works in Toronto, Ontario. He took me out to dinner Saturday evening My daughter in Georgia sent flowers, which I am enjoying. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance group will hold a Thanksgi zing dinner at Cun­ ninghams' Acre Sunday. Nov. 13, from noon »F TOHBt I. HASLETT (P14725) all ihe usual extra,. Anyone under 5 or over 100 eau free and Jteouu are available. The December dinner is acheduled for Sun­ day. ihe I Uh. The junior EMT, will hold a bake rale at in tional Bank on Saturday. Nov. 19. from 9 of the groom. Groomsmen were Michael still-unharvested fields full of wwr, and the fields until the ground freezes. My son said he saw some harvesters over around Mulliken and Sunfield with tank tracks moving through fields in that area. Leo Spitzley had a cardiac pacemaker in- Ushers were Louis and Ron Wierenga. friend of the groom. was soon back in the Woodland Townehouse Another important benefit dinner is a Lakewood Habitat for Humanity dinner, will oe h»lzt .1 tk» kiak scnooi ark - on aa rnCai wrucn win new at me iugn day, Nov. II. It will be chicken and swiss supervisifon of Frank Townsend and will be similar to the ones served at the First Methodist Church in Hastings by the Barry County Habitat group. J-Ad Graphics week tn St. Thomas. U.S. Virgin Islands, for their honeymoon. The bride N personnel manager at Clinton Memorial HospiU! in St. Johns. The groom recently passed his Certified Public Accoun- Bride Hicks-Warren to wed Feb. 18 Show '94 LeRoy and Terri Hicks of Dowling, are daughter. Kristie, to Jeff Warren of Dowling. Jeff is the son of Bob and Ten Warren of Dowiing. Kristie is a graduate of Delton Kellogg High School. She is a waitress at The Hickory Inn. Jeff is a 1990 graduate of Hastings High School. He works in construction A Feb IS, 1995 wedding is being planned Sat., Nov. 19,1994 12:30 p.m.-5:00 p.m. at the... Barry Expo Center RNs/LPNs Retirement open house will be Nov. 13 On M3? between Hastings We are looking for people with leadership skills to work in our geriatric facility full or part-time. All shifts are available. Wages based on experience We offer health ' benefits and Insurance, vacation competitive wages Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON, at 616-945-2407 ext 444 or Heidi Byrne, RN. ADON at ext. 445 for an interview. THORNAPPLE MANOR and Middleville See the newest in Bridal Fashion for the Bride and the entire Bridal Party during the runway Fashion Show. Royal Weddings and JCPenney Casual Wear by JCPenney Tuxedos by Dunhill Tuxedo Featuring Bridal Fashions by 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings. Ml 49058 eoc NOTICES: Hastings Annual Community Fundraiser AUCTION and Pre-Holiday DANCE/KARAOKE Before the show, visit the many exhibitor’s booths offer­ ing everything to create the Perfect Wedding. Sound Express Barlow Florists Finishing Touches Bay Window Bakery Mary Van Kuiken Floral JCPenney Barb Myers - Mary Kay Royal Weddings Dunhill Tuxedos Cherished Memories Swift's Flower Shop Hastings Savings & Loan SkxboW t>>.. HaMngi Aim Chamber of Commerce Meyers Hometown Bakery Hodges Jewelry Saturday, Nov. 19,1994 Wedding Gown Specialists J-Ad Graphics Hastings Country Club. M-43 North and Restoration Lab River Bend Travel Felpausch Foods Entertainment by ... “SOUND EXPRESS Hors d'oeuvres Served * Open to the Public Tickets available from Chamber Office. 118 E Court St . 945-2454. River Bend Travel. 533 W State St. 945-9852 J-Ad Graphics. 1952 N. Broadway. 945-9554 or Miller Real Estate. 149 W State. 945-5182 Diane's Custom Monogramming Register to win Valuable Door in ®3ch booth Wedding Express Photography & Video For more information call ANN (616) 945-9554 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10. 1994 I Ann Landers I_______ Newlywed 'outlawed* To Our Valued Friends and Customers! Joan and Nell Braendle are proud to announce the sale of Nell's Advanced Commercial Printers to their son. Vic N. Briendle. effective November 1. 1994. Our business was established In 1975 and we cannot emphasize enough our reputation for good service and fair dealing will be contin­ ued by Vic Braendle who joined the firm In 1980 and became a partner In 1985 We also are confident that Vic will strive to uphold our philosophy of establishing long term loyal relationships with our customers while offering rapid delivery, high quality printing, total honesty and solid customer satisfaction Nell Braendle will continue tn sales and public relations for Vic In addition to other pursuits. We are also pleased to announce the addition of new technology to better serve our customers. Recent purchases of a Ryobl 2-color printing press. 3M photo direct camera/platemaker and Canon full color copier has greatly advanced our technical capabilities as we continue to change . nd grow Thank you. Vic looks forward to servtngyou In the future Just as we have In the past. Your business, friendship and loyal support during the past 18 years Is deeply appreciated. Nell and Joan Braendle co/n/nanwi pfi/nms 133 E. State Street, Downtown Hastings. Michigan WOODLAND TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 102494 AN ORDINANCE TO CSTAMJSN CHARGES FOR HRE DEFARTIMENT SERVICE UNDER MICHIGAN ACT S3 of 1951. AS AMENDED (COMPILED LAW 41.901 ETC.) AND TO PROVIDE METHODS FOR THE COLLECTION OF SUCH CHARGES AND EXEMPTIONS THEREFROM TOWNSHIP OF WOODLAND COUNTY OF BARRY STATE OF MICHIGAN. ORDAINS: SECDON I: THU Thto Ordfeanm aboil be known and <M aa the Woodtand Townehip Ftra Deportment Chorgm Ordinance. SECDON 2 : PURPOSE Th* Ordinance ia adopted to Ratray exponeea oi the Woodiond Township Fire Department by authorizing chorpee to thooe receiving emerpency tenvkea from the fire department. It ia the further purpoee of the whhe ordinance to provide lor funding of the fire department operation which remaina in port, an at-fr»go governmental expenee booed upon the general benehta derived by aN property owner* within Ihe lownship from the existence of a township fire departIs* avmsaotiiry m 'MfKXXJ Sa. ,—,,4 omur —emorgurvcy 1----- ■ — —- . irvcmwirs wwi menv WSQ na vo ^i-~rwwi wHa cmw Us w pwrurm SECDON 3: CHARGES Chargee shot! hereafter be due and payable to the township for a fire or accident requiring the eerviceo al the fire department lor any of the following automobiles, trucks, aircraft o« recreational I'ehideo. In oddNiun any parson agency, firm, or entity that intontionafly or acddontaby caueoa an inddont involving Harordous Owmtarfs and Materiaia of a HAZMAT TOXIC Materiate aituaHon. requiring the aorvicea of the Rro Department may bo charged for the cost al ihe service. Such costa include. but am not Iimtiod to, incidon t abatonson t, mitigation, dean up. mutual aid. and stand-by of the scone or incident. The decision to require reimburse­ ment al the coot ehoM bo made by the Township Beard, baaed upon the recommendation of the Rro Chief, and/or the commanding officer of the inddont. Such coot will bo baaed upon the current rate schedule aa aot by the Townahip Board by Resolution. The Township Board by Beeeiutton may periodical^ ohor the Rale Schedule io occomr^dote increased coots SECTION 4: PAYMENT AND COLLECTION OF CHARGES AM of the loregoing charges shall bo duo and payable within 4S days from the date the oorvKo is rendered and in default of payment shall bo collectibie through proceedings in district court er in any other court of competent juriediciton as a matured debt. The township may pro­ ceed in district court by suit to collect any monies remaining unpaid and shall hove any and Ml other rem ■ dies provided by low for the ceNoction of said charges SECTION 5 EXEMPTIONS A. Fires caused by railrood trams which are the specific ttotutory responsibility of railroad B Incidents involving township building grounds and or property SECTION 4: NON4 XCLUSVE CHARGE The foregoing rates and charges shall not bo exelusive of the charges that may bo mode by the Township lor the costs and expenses of momtommg a ftro deportment but shall only be Dear Ann lenders: A year ago. I wrote to you about my Gance's family being very upset that I did not want infants at my wedding You gave me the support I needed, and I was grateful My sister-in-law refused to attend the wed­ ding without her baby and vowed never to speak to me or my husband again “Jack” and I arc not invited to any holiday family gatherings, which are almost always held ai her home I can't understand why my mother­ in-law lets this go on. I'm sure if she spoke with her daughter something could be worked out. but she chooses to do nothing Jack feels that he is being punished by his family for not including the baby at our wed­ ding. I know he is hurl that we are no longer invited to holiday and birthday celebrations. Jack's brother is getting married soon. Should I try lo mend fences at the wedding0 We want to be part of the family again. It hurts to be left out of everything. Please advise. - Out-Lawed In Barre. Mass. Dear Out-Lawed: By all means, speak to your mother-in-law about this spiteful exclu­ sion. Il should not be allowed to continue. Babies and very young children do NOT belong at formal weddings. This has been my position for as long as I haw been writing the column, so you can blame me Weird scholarships Dear Ann Landers; A few years ago. you ran a column that listed some unusual scholar­ ships that not many people were awre of I would be very grateful if you would run that column again. Thanks — Eager Scout in the Midwest Dear Scout: Here's an exc rpt of the col­ umn you are referring to. it .an in 1988 I urge all high school students, especially those interested in Harvard or Amherst, two of the finest schools in the country, to check out ALL the possibilities. Dear Aas Landers: A story in The Wall Street Journal by Carrie Dolan mentioned some interesting scholarship opportunities. I’U bet if you printed them, some of your readers would profit From the information. In 1988, the VniYeriity of California was not able to find a recipient for a scholarship fund worth nearly $400,000 They were look­ ing for a needy Jewish orphan who wanted to be an aeronautical engineer Ryan Gatling, of Pocomoke City. Md.. received $7,000 a year from North Carolina State because of his name. John Gatling, a Raleigh businessman, set up the $1.2 million fund several years ago lo give an educational edge to students named Gatling Harvard offers scholarships tn rudents named Pennoyer. Downer and cllis, regardless of need Christina Schreiber received a $14,000 scholarship because she is a descendant of William Floyd, a Long Island fanner Amherst College has a scholarship for a 'worthy student of moderate ability who fails to win a pnze or get help from any other source.” Ann. please continue to urge students who want financial help to be aggressive about in­ quiring. They just might hit the jackpot Dear Am: This is in response to your Gem of Ihe Day that said ' 'one advantage of being a nudis’ - you don't have to sit around in a wet bathing suit.” A disadvantage of being a nudist - you don't look as good as you would if you sat around in a wet bathing sun. - Kyran in Ohio Father found? Dear Ann Landers: My husband. ' Bryan." and I were married 24 years ago Al that time. 1 talked to my husband about his previous partners I wasn't interested in the details of his sexual experiences I only suppfomonSaf thereto. Charges may additionally bo collected by the Township through general tan Mtcn after o vote of Mo electorate approving the same or by a special assessment established under the Mirhigan statutes pertinent thereto General fund approprianone may oho bo made to cover such additional costs and expenses SECTION 7 MULDPIE PROPERTY PROTECTION When a particuioi service rendered by the Township Fire Deportment directly benefits more Man ano person or property. Ihe owner of each property so bonefittod or each person so benefittod whore property protection « not involved shall bo liable for the payment of the full charge for such servtco The interpretation and application of this section is hereby delegc-ed to the Townahip Fire Chief, subfoct only to appeal, within the time limits for payment to the lownship Board SECTION R: PERSONNEL. EQUIPMENT. SUPPLEMENTARY COSTS A PERSONNEL COSTS The coot per fire fighter to bo assessed by the Townehip Board, will bo based upon the current hourly pay scale The length of service per incident will begin at the time of dispatch and will bo termmatod after the last apparatus or piece of equipment dears the econo or incident and le returned to service B EQUIPMENT COSTS The total cost of all equipment and their operation cost will be at the current rote mdteoted on the current rote schedule The length of service will begin of the time of dispatch and will be terminated at the time the firo apparatus or piece of equipment is piec­ ed back in servtco C SUPPLEMENTARY COSTS Any additionol equipment manpower suppression agents technical services etc., necessary for the management of the incident SECDON 9 SEVERABILITY If any part of this Ordinance is declared by any court to be invalid or unenforceable it shall not effect the validity or enforceability of the balance of this Ordinance which shall remain in full force and effect SECTION IO APPEAL Any person, agency, firm or entity shall appeal within 45 doys loliowt-g the dote of the mcident Such appeals shall be made to the Woodland Town.h.p Board 1 So South Mom Street Woodland Michigan tiSHAD SECTION 11 EFFECTIVE DATE This ordmance shall tcAe effect wnmedioteiy Ail ordinances o' ports of ordinances in conflict LEGAL NOTICES \___________________________________ s NOTICE BY PERSONS CLAMMG TITLE UNDO TAX DEED - (Revteod 1979} To »he Owner or Owners ot any and all inlet ->st» tn. or Liens upon the Lands herein Described. TAKE NOTICE that sale has boon lawfully mode of the following describod land for unpaid taxes thereon, and that the undersigned has title thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefore, and that you ore entitled to a reconveyance thereof. at any time within 6 months af ter return to service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the Treasurer of the County in which the lands lie. of oil sums paid upon such purchase together with 50 per centum additionol thereto and the fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of publication of this notice »o be computed as upon personal service of a summons upon commencement of an action, as commencement of suit, and the further sum of five dollars for each description without other odditionol costs or charges If payment os aforesaid is not mode the undersigned will institute Pro­ ceedings for possession of the land. Description of land State of Michigan County of Barry N 25 ft . of Lot 7 Ooverdoie Lot 39-40. 47 48 Sayles Add Amount necessary to redeem plus the fees of advertisement 1579 51 Dennis I Damm 7717 M 43 Cloverdale Mi 49035 (11/17) . wanted to know if there had been a lot of women m hi* life and what they were like. Bryan told me about them (actual!), there weren't THAT many) and described what they looked like. He told me about the one with jd Nack hair, the two with brown hair and the (wo blondes I (eased him bacause there were no redheads in his past He said he had never been anracted to redheads and (hai he never dated or slept with one His mom. who overheard me teasing him once, also commented on the fact that he never had brought home a girl with red hair. Two years ago. Bryan received a letter from a young woman stating that she is his ouixif-wedlock daughter She said she had been adopted and recently had found her birth mother. The mother had named Bryan as her father. This girl wanted Bryan to know about her. since the birth mother said he wasn't aware of the pregnancy. She enclosed pictures of herself, her children and her birth mother They were all REDHEADS. Bryan said he had never seen this woman before, much less slept with her. iTie girl mentioned her birth date and place of birth. According to those figures, ttoe is no way Bryan could have gotten that woman preg­ nant. He was in the service several thousand miles away when the woman claims to have conceived My husband has always been very open and hone»< with me about the women in his life. I don't have a problem with any of those rela­ tionships because they happened before 1 came along I suggested that Bryan wnte to thu girt and explain that it is not possible that he could be her father. He said he’d think about it. Seven months later. Bryan received mother letter from the girl. It was rude and very vulgar. She called him nasty names and told him he could go to hell. Bryan threw that let- ter away, along with the first one she had written, and it was obvious that he was disgusted with her coarseness Was that the end of it? No. A couple of weeks ago. the girl wrote again. She said she had decided to give him one more chance to get to know her Once again, she included pictures Ann. my suggestion to your adopted readers is this: If you write to someone you think COULD be your parent and don't get an answer, lake the him Leave well enough alone. To do otherwise can mean a load of trouble — I Mfr-fi Dear ljuising: I believe this case was pro­ bably one of mistaken identity It may be that the girt did believe she had at last found her father This is, however, no justification for pesting him. People who do not wish lo be "found" have a right to be left alone Different fastens Dear Ann Landers: A reader asked why women s clothes fasten differently from men's. It's because in the Middle Ages when women were dressed by servants, their clothes were made for the servants' conve­ nience. Men dressed themselves, so the but­ tons were on the opposite side. I am IS yean old and have been a daily reader for a long lime. — Texas Dear Texas: It's refreshing to hear from a teen-ager who isn't pregnant these days. Thank* for writing. What can you give the person who has everything? Ann Landers ’ booklet. “Gems, ” is idro/ for a nightstand or coffee table “Gems “is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays. Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $4.85 phis includes postage and handling) to: Gems, do Ann Landers. P O Box 11562. Chicago. IU. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $5.87.) Copyright 19M Creston SyndksU, Inc. [Lafce Odexsa NEWS Friday, Nov. 11, is Veteran's Day. This is the last patriotic holiday of the year when fly­ ing the Gag or bunting is appropriate. Moonlight Madness sales will be held by several merchants on Fourth Avenue Satur­ day. Nov. 12. Their ads will give their hours. The Lake Odessa Arts Commission is spon­ soring a trip to the Wharton Center on the MSU Campus for a Victor Borge concert. The Lake Odessa Community Library board will meet a week early due to the Thanksgiving holiday, so their meeting will x on Thursday. Nov. 17. Mid-M»chigan veterans of the ChinaBurma-India arena of World War 11 will be host for the national conference for those who fought and flew in that Pacific area. They will gather Nov 17-20 at the Best Western Mid­ way Hotel on M-43 on the west side of Lans­ ing There wJI be tours of General Motors and of the Michigan Historical Museum for the guesu. Mr. Saper. at (517) 351-6535, can provide details. Former resident Rex Gillette had his 67th birthday on Sunday and called the State Jour­ nal io report the news. Last week's Sun and News showed visitors at the Freeport Festival. One family pictured was that of Ken and Arlene Davis and three sons of Fourth Avenue. Last week's freak snowfall on Monday night brought out some odd situations. As in earlier years when wet. heavy snow falls on trees still laden with leaves, many limbs break. Many villagers had their lawns strewn with branches from soft maple and other trees. Many had raxed their fall leaves into the gutter awaiting pickup by the village's vacuum truck. With that four inches of snow atop the leaves, the DPW had quite a situation, so superi ntendent Cariyn Deatsman had to spend much of Tuesday with a front end loader scooping the soggy leaves from the gutters on­ to the edge of the lawns to allow the melting snow and rain water to flow toward the catch basins. Students were sent home around 11 a.m. from the high school, the junior high at Woodland and Woodland elementary They had lost power about 8:30 a.m. that morning from weight of snow on the power lines. The area between Woodbury and Sunfield was hard hit. Consumers Power crews work­ ed for hours trying to get lines back onto the poles. Many insulators were tom off and in one place, even the crossbar on the power pole was lorn off. The snow for miles showed traces of having been touched by the downed lines. Do you have a frayed or tattered or faded flag? The only proper way of destroying a flag is by burning. On Friday. Nov. 11. at 6:30 p.m. the SunGeld Daughters of Union Veterans will conduct a ceremony of crema­ tion for flags, it is worth a trip to SunGeld to view the interior of the G.A.R. Hall where the Daughters meet Mrs. William Mitchell underwent or­ thopedic surgery last week. Loren Acker of Clark Road returned horn Saturday after several days in a Lansing hospital. The tower/demck on the Leonard farm was removed last week, but construction equip­ ment remained the grounds The mud was horrendous. For several rods either way from the drive there were mud deposits on Jackson Road from traffic in and out. Workers sen­ sibly on the shoulder of the road, as did workers on Goodemoot Road who worked on the Allen property Many more resident* have left for their Florida mobile homes. Mrs LaRue McMillen returned to Florida after coming back for the funeral of her step­ 1) father. She had been in Zephyrhills with her husband only two days when she was called home. By the weekend, the saturated soil could hold no more water, so the rains which fell created many lakes on lawns. Sump pumps worked overtime. For the first time in 35 yean, one household had a pump that ran con­ tinuously for more than 24 hours. Even so it was aided at intervals by an auxiliary pump. Lakewood Waste* ater Authority reported a record amount of water treated on Saturday. Residents toward the east end of Jordan Lake report that the lake water is a1most level with the few remaining docks still in the water. In season. the lake level is lowered at (he dam on the outlet which forms Little Thornappie River off Brown Road. A local hardware sold several pumps on Saturday. Last week Thursday evening was the night for the annual Stewardship dinner N Central United Methodist Fellowship Hall. Dr. A. L. VanZyl and his able masculine helpers prepared the turkey dinner with help from some ladies who prvpared pies and roasted turkeys at home. As members and friends ar­ rived. there were lots of exclamations on the changes within the front of the hall. New coat tracks had been mounted in three alcoves aad new doors mounted from the entry hall into the dining room. The doors still had not glass panels nor did the new barrier-free restrooms have a knob and latch, but things are looking great with the completion date till set for Thanksgiving The elevator will likely be ready about three weeks later. Members of the Rosseaer-Weygandt family here were notified of the death of the brother­ in-law and uncle Rudolph Tomascbck. 76. of Lansing. His late wife was Dorothy Mae Rosseoer. who died in 1987. She was a sister of Joan Weygandt. Mark and Sharon Gardner are parents of Michael Alien, born at Sparrow Hospital on Nov 2. A drive into Sebewa Township in the early part of thu week showed many lakes in farm fields due to the weekend's four or so inches of rain and the melted snow on the previous week. New on the horizon on Musgrove Highway near Kimmel Road is yet the third tower for gsa well drilling on the Bruce and Thelma Walkington farm. Fifteen members of the local Chamber of Commerce met Tuesday morning for breakfast as guests of the Friends of the Library. The Friends served a breakfast casserole, mu(Tins, juice and coffee. Presi­ dent Delos Johnson expressed appreciation for their attendance and for their community endeavors. He also mentioned some of the features of the library the Friends have pro­ vided. thanks to great support for the Friends from the community. For two of Ihe guests, thu was their initial vuit to the library. Presi­ dent David Smith presided al the chamber meeting, which followed. The Friends* newsletter was distributed to the chamber guests. Death came Nov. 4 io Fred Potter, age 76. of Wyoming, father of florist Mark Potter and Eleanor Faulkner Potter. The Potters own a centennial farm on Clinton Trail, which has been held by generations for many years. Work has begun on the flreplace in die Lake Odessa Depot. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Society meets on Thursday even­ ing. Nov. 10. Chamber of Commerce calendars are plac­ ed at the Page Memorial Building, the local library and Swifts' Flower Shop, free to the public Read the calendar to see what is hap­ pening. Also read the important astronomical events, prose or poetry which fills the comers and a preview of the coming two months : �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 — Page 9 The Ray Erway Story (Part 12) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht la August of 1950 Ray wrote "We combined spelt? and then (he nets. Kenneth Dunn was hutted on Aug 2 and Seymour Linntnlon was boned on Aug 5 We ms nod the Fems families lo the lake for a fish dinner I pul our washer motor on lu Nellie's washei. "The Olis School pn-mc was held at Harry Dunn s on Aug. 27 There were 50 people •rre. Orv and Skip caught four bass and we for 10 panfish on the 22nd Skip and I got four bushels of peats for canning "Elmer and Mabel Struble were with us al the lake on Sept 3. along with our kids for dinner Chel's family and Ihe Barlows, along with the Hathawy S were St the bouse for sup­ per. On Sept. IS. (look Mina fishing Fishing waa very good whenever we tried it. We sure caught a lot of them •*We planted 2.000 pine trees on the 22nd Of September Wdl Havens died on the 17th and Fr»ik Edmonds died on Oct. 6 We had a killing frost on Sept 24 -i sold cows for $594 11 The Engleharu here fishing We had pancakes aau sausage for supper. We went to Holland, stopped at Hall Orchard and got several bushels of ap­ ples Nellie and Charley here to help me cvlebrate my birthday The Willses. Laubaughs and Billy Newland's family were ail at Sunday School Oct 26 Hunting season. 1950. opened Nov. 15. Babcock and Genu were here. Skip and I hunted at Bowen Nothing. Nile Lancaster went off the road over the bank east of Charley's house On Nov. 26 we had three in­ ches of snow ft was bed going on the mail route This month broke a 37 year-old record for warmest and coldest weather and also the moat snow for years during November Mother Olis died oo Nov 16. shortly after midnight at Pennock Hospital "1 would like to tell about some of our deer hunting experiences In the late 1930s and the 1940s. a group of us from the area would go north io Luther and hunt deer Sometimes we went on up to the Upper Peninsula io Strongs The group included Elmer and Arthur Strubie, Howard Ferm and Harry Dunn and myself Sometimes someone else would go along Sometimes we didn't all get to go up -Some yean we had good hunting. Other years we brought nothing back. We often would stop and hunt along the way. par­ ticularly on the way home "Smelker's Hardware offered a prize, a 30-30 rifle for the largest deer In 1938. Harry Dunn and Howard Fems both sho* vety large bucks But to the eye the deer Howard got seemed to bt ihe largest They loaded the deer on the car and brought them back lo Barry County However, when they got them back to Smelker's and had them weighed. Hany's was the heaviest. It weighed 207 pounds Harry won the 30-30 that year. This was Howard's first deer It was taken north and east of Strong's near Lake Superior. "la 1939. Howard again shot a big buck Mas year his was the biggest one brought mto Smelker's and Howard won the 30-30. -Howard's first year of hunting with the group waa ia 1935. Gordon Thompson and his 1938 — Strongs, Michigan, Howard Ferris with his first deer. Deer Hunting Thanksgiving 1939, (left to right) Ray Erway, Harry Dunn and Elmer Struble. Photo was taken by Howard Ferris. 1935 with Thompson's trailer. (Left to right) Howard Ferris, William Chamberlain, Harry Dunn, and Ray Erway. father had built a trailer They used it themselves the first week of the season al Cummings. Mich, and then hay Erway. Harry Dunn. William Chamberlain and Howard Fems went up to hunt They towed the trailer home, hunting along the way. Nov. 15. 1948, was the first open deer season in lower Michigan in 50 years. I shot four rabbits on Dec. 3. Schnckers came and got two Christmas trees. Chicago got the worst snowstorm that they had in eight years on Dec. 8. "It was so cold on Dec 28 that I ran two batteries down trying to sun the car Lyle Biddle came out and pushed it Then it started I put a heater in the cylinder head after that and had no more trouble. -January of 1951. it was still very cold. I took Nellie to Caledonia for glasses I cancel­ ed my AAA car insurance and took out State Farm Insurance “We look the Michigan Central Railroad lo Chicago on Jan 18 the first pan of our trip going west. Mickey took us to Battle Creek to catch the train We left Chicago at 8 p.m . headed for Omaha, then to Ogden on the Union Pacific Railroad We crossed Salt Lake at dawn, over Donner Pass about the middle of the afternoon. "We arrived in Sacramento about 8 p.m. where John met us and look us to their place at Davis. We went to church the next day. "On January. 23. we t<x>k his new Kaiser (automobile) to Sacremenio for undercoating. We went to Wayne's ranch at Cloverdale. Calif., on the 26th. stopping at Edwina's god­ parents and Mrs. Foster's place at Headsburg oa the way to the ranch. We rode around the "On Jan. 27. we left for Mrs. Foster's, staying overnight there and then we drove back to Davis on the 28th. On Jan 28. we took the Kaiser to Sacramento for its 500- mile check-up "The Bixbys irom Mt. Pleasant came and stayed with krm and Edwina over night on Feb. I. Art Shively Jr. and his wife Also visaed with us . On the 5<h and 6th. we attend­ ed the Dairy Coarference at the coliege. We cut up some surplus lumber for the fireplace "Betty Hoagland, whose husband is deceas­ ed. and who leaches at Campbell, helped John with photography when they were living in the same apartment buildmg in Washington. John took us to visit with her. We looked over the apricot and prune orchards along the way aad called on his bachelor friend. Charley Wurz. John once roomed with Charley "We visited Sutler s Fort and Woodland. Cardens and Claypools "On Feb. 15. Roy and Hazel Douglass and Hand's Unde John came after us We looked over the gold country aad then they look us to eat al Jack's. Thea we went on to their rented place at Pine Grove Roy drove us up to Car­ son Pass oa the 16th. and then we all went to her school for a dance. "John came for us on Feb 17. 1951 He told us that he had been called back to his old yob of Naval Ordinance because of the Korean -We went to Ttajuana. Mexico, on March 3 with Don and Joan, then to Capistrano Mis­ sion They left us at Hathaways Hathaways took us to Mott Berry Farm aod then back to Don's place. Unde An took us to Palms and left us at Newlands at Redlands Newland Al cabins al Strongs Mich . (trom M) Howard Ferns, Harry Dunn and Elmer Strjble then took us to the Orange Show at San Bemadino “On March 10. we went up Mt. Ribsde with henry Schcurer and his wife. Glen Edger and his wife of Altadena brought Eda Edger to see us. Fred took Eda and us lo John Osgood's and to see Elmer Rc;4ogles at Hemet. We had (he evening meal with Charles Newland and wife. It was a Mexican menu. Fred then took us buck to Don and Joan's place. Uncle Art look us along Mulholland Drive on March II We could sec the whole San Fernando Valley. We helped Don move to a new home near Van Nuys. "Joan took us to the train in Los Angeles on March 27 aad we left at 1:30 p.m. Uncle Art was there to see us off. We arrived back in Battle Creek on March 30. Mickey was there to meet us. They brought us home to Hastings, leaving me in town to drive the new Studebaker out home. I had just about driven the old car as far as it would go on the mail route so 1 had traded in that used car on a new one. which was waiting for me when we got home. "Mickey told us that Dad Otis had passed away about midnight on March 29. His funeral was held on April 1. 1951. Elaine Forman had gotten marnid on March 31st. And Skip bought a new Pouiac. "I was beck on the mail route April 4. The roads were very good. "On April 10. Francis Gorham died. I began making a gun cabinet. On the 23rd. I took Frances (Erway) to Pennock Hospital for an operation, which **s done cm April 24 1 brought her home on May 2.1 took her to Dr Gwinn several times for checkups. "I helped Seymour saw logs at the end of Apnl The lakes and ponds are running over. We are having a very wet cycle. "I began planing garden on May 2. I called on Glen Gnffeth He was not well. He had a stroke on May 9 and died on May 30th Frances and I attended his funeral on June 2. "We then went to Caledonia aad I got a watch for $4 50. Glen Kahler checked the route on May 25. Everything checked out "Decoration Day services were held at Rutland Cemetery and we attended them "On June 3. Charley Games was at Sunday School and then came here for dinner. I built a ladder tn the garage on June 8 and painted the wood boot for the second time. We went with Dunns to Bedford Lily Gardens, and called on Minnie Gorham. 1 began haying on June 16.1 found a beaver dam at Glass Creek bridge. “John and his family came in about mid­ night on June 13. they visited Holland on June 23 John took the bus to Detroit and then the train to Washington. D C. "On June 30. the Repfogies were at the lake and took their limit of fish. Aunt Blanche Otis is in Pennock Hospital We went io see her. On July 7. I got the lathe of H Jacobs He delivered it. Edwina went to Lansing July 11 and got a new freezer. Frances and I went to see Dr. Sleight in Battle Creek on the 11th also. Mrs. Foster came to Kalamazoo Ed­ wina and I went after her. The next day. Ed­ wina and went after her luggage, which final­ ly caught up with her 1 begam combining wheat on July 20. Edwina. Beret and Mrs. Foster went to Holland on the way to Wisconsin July 19. They returned from Omro. Wise , on Aug. 9. Mrs Foster left by train from Battle Creek on Aug 13. "Edwina and Beret left for Detroit, picked up John and then went on to Flint to visit the Scons. They returned here on Aug. 19 and stayed overnight. They left for Washington. D C about 9 am on the 20th The school picnic was at Libbie Douglas' place There were 50 people there. This was on Aug 26 On Aug. 30. I look the clover seed io King's in Jackson and stopped in Bat­ tle Creek at Dr Sleight's for correction of glasses "Chet Banghart showed movies of Bartow's bee industry at the Sept. I meeting. The Dunns were with us at the lake and got their limit of panfish and 22 bullheads "Nancy Jo Scon was born on Sept. 7, 1951. We went to Bitely with the Strubles and fished Nichols Lake Wc got 20 small panfish Bob and Millie's reception was held on Sept. 15. Elmer and Mabel came. He went with me on the mail route on the 20th. We buried Aunt Blanche Otis on Sept 21. Earl Buck held his sale on the 21st Elmer went to the sale "Wc got 2500 pines by express on Sept. 27 and began setting them out. We finished set­ ting them out on Oct. 5. We painted the kit­ chen ceiling on the I I th and went with Elmer 1944 — deer camp at Luther, Michigan. Harry Dunn, Ray Erway and Elmer Struble. Struble lo Bitely again to scout around and returned home on the 14th "We went to Holland on the 27th and stayed overnight Wc got 10 bushels of apples at Hall orchard on the 29th. "The first snow of the year fell or Nov. I. We were snowbound and I didn't try to get out. George Swanson went part of his route on the 7th and again on (he 8th I didn't try it "On Nov. 12,1 built a rabbit hutch. And on the 15<h. I hunted deer with Howard Ferris in back of our buildings. We primed Chet's pump on the 24th. Bruce Sidall died on Nov. 27. We called off our hunting trip to Higgins Lake. "On Dec. 2 Ben Jenkins was buried. Wc were snowbound again on Nov. 22 Swanson ran his route. Don and Joan and family. John and his family came for the holiday. John left oo Ihe 26th. Dbn's car wouldn't start so I got a new 8 amp charger When they got the car started, lhey went to Skip's. J. Springer was stuck at H ibbell's. so I pulled him out. "This north was more than usually miserable Too much cold and too much snow for those vho had to travel. "Jan. I. 1952. found Don's family with us at Dwight's. Orv and Don fished Pine Lake. They got two pikes. "By Jan. 15. the snow was all gone from the roods. George Havens died on Jan. 28. "In February, the retaining wall on the culvert had to be rebuilt. Ted Ziegler transfer­ red from the office to Route f I. h was tough going this month They graded the culvert hill the last of the month. "On April I, 1952. I cashed in Bond Nos. 47.48. 49. 50 and 51 and invested the money­ in certificates "Lizzie Ferris died oo April 8 and was buried on the 11 th. Pearl Shellengcr was buried on the 10th. Frances went to the funeral with the Dunns. “On April 18. 1.000 Ponderosa pines were “delivered Chet Eogtehart was hurt when he hi a tree al Jim Knickerbocker's. 1 went to see him in Pennock Hospital. He died on May I al Pennock. His funeral was on May 3. "I had two motors on the lower jaw pulled. One was a dry socket and was miserable I had to have the jaw bone trimmed on the 29th. 1939 — Howard Ferris won the 30-30 from Smelker’s Hardware with this buck. NEWS Everyweek of your local community, appears In the Banner HOLIDAY BAZAAR Emmanuel Episcopal Church 315 W. Center, Hastings NOVEMBER 17th from 5 PM-7 PM »nd NOVEMBER 18th from 9 AM-4 PM Soap Luck Nov. IB froallJB AN-1 PM CtB <0...SukKT(b« 948-8051 HAND CRAFTED GIFTS • DECORATIONS TREE ORNAMENTS • COOKIE WALK I BAKE SALE ■ �Pace 10 — The Hasting* Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 Pleasantview social studies class displays projects Each year, the Pleasantview fifth grade social studies class depicts what they study with a family protect that concretely illustrates what they have learned. Some very intricate and complicated construction projects wore at the school for viewing last week. Around this table, from left to right are Missy Hutchings, with her Indian village; Vicky Mahmat, with her windmill; Jennifer Burbank, with her village; Ashley Wright, with her bridge; and John Holden with his log cabin. The annual social studies far allows for a lot of creativity in the exampiee made by the fifth grade students Here is (left lo right) a log cabin by Lucas Warren, an Iroquois long house by Josh Goodale and a church by Amber Smith. A large windmill is displayed by rts burldee, Kelly Droll She is a fifth grade student at Pleasantview GIKL, Mackmue Lyan Newsome, born Oct. 21. 1994 st 2:25 p as. at Borpu Medical Center to Dana Newsome of Delton and J ame* Robinson of Hastings, weighing 7 lbs. . 13 an and 20 IA 7 inches Iona. Proud grand­ parents are Manin and Sharon Newsome of Delton and Ed and Nora Robinson of Hastings Birth Ann nun erm rat GIRI,, Hannah Elizabeth Geiger, bom Sept 29. 1994 at Butterworth Hospital at 6:32 a.m. so Dennis and Beth Geiger. Clarksville, weighing 4 lbs . 9 on and 16ri inches long Proud grandparents are Ron and Norine Enz. Deaa and Katherine Geiger. Oreatgrandparents are Mildred Reeves. Ford and Orpha Enz. David MSer (left to right) displays his model of a clipper ship, Rob Baker's project is the Alamo. R.J. Wiliams shows his cemetery, and Tiffany Davis built a large log cabin. Birth Asa imr»int SON. Joshua Patrick O'Brien. born Sept. 15, 1994. to lay P. and Cheryl A. (P«ocki) O'Bnen. at Sparrow Hoapnal, Lansing, weighing 7 few. 2 on. Joshua s grandparents are Alice Anderson and Richard Potocki of Warren. MI and Pm and Kay O Bnen of Ver tnoMviUe. Ml Joshua n also fee r~e hundred twelfth g. eat grandchild of Mamie* M “* O Bnen of Mt Peasant. MI. ’ Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. □eenor Voelk's filth grade students display reproductions of artifacts of another time. They an (left to right) Brandon Burke, with a log saw mill. Rebecca Woodmansee with a windmill farm and Heather Force with the Mayflower and Plymouth. Houn: Mon.-Fri. 8 to 6; x>t. 9 to 12 1U5 N. Main Nashville, Ml 49073 (517) 852-3906 Carpet, Vinyls, Ceramic Tile, Replacement Windows Building and Remodeling Daniel Worth stands by his Sioux village while Sara Wank, who has already taken her stained glass game board home, examines a basket woven by Daniel. Also on the table are the Mackinac bridge, a covered bridge, and a Sioux teepee made by absent students Mary Ann Traister, Cart Caldwell, Ctartie Hoffman, respectively. . BOY, Mike and Kris Scobey of Hastings are pleased to announce the birth of their son Kody Lee on Thursday. Nov. S. at 2:45 a.m. at Pennock Hospital. Kody weighed 7 lbs. 6M ou. and was 21 * inches long. He was welcomed home by his brothers Sean and Joshua. Proud grandparents are Stevt and Dawn Horton of Hastings. Jim and Ellen Scobey of Hastings and Ken and Patty Howe of Grand Rapids. His great-grandparents, all of Hastings, are Rhea Church. Emma Andrus and Spencer Scobey. We’ve Pulled It Off! Quality. Style. And A Free Faucet Or Free Financing'. 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CXu. 13 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wynne of Mt Clemens and Dr and Mrs Kingsley Bennett of Hastings. GIRL, Bnan and Mary (Bennett) Wynne of Mt. Pleasant are pleased to announce the birth of their daughter, Morgan Rae. October 13 at Central Michigan Community Hospital in Mt. Pleasant. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wynne of Mt. Clements and Dr. and Mrs. Kingsle) Bennett of Hastings GIRL, Cody. Ashley. Kyle. Caitlin and their parents. Bob and Ellyn, are happy lo an­ nounce the birth of Sarah Ellyn Main, on Oc­ tober 18th at Metropolitan Hospital. Grand Rapids. She weighed 7 lbs. 6 ozs. and was 19* inches long Grandparents are Bill and Audrey Renner and Dick and Barb Main. IDS Financial Sersice* Inc. SPStlNC RAM •Versatile Spra/StTum •Solid Brass ►Durable Epory Finish HomeCrestii Cabinetry 1894^1994 .. MV ■»•»••••* — *"• •• It's A Boy! Paul and Kristy Service of Gibsonville. N.S. proudly announce the birth of their son Jordon Andrew, born Oct. 23. 1994 at 8:30 p.m.. weighing 7 lbs.. 9* ozs and 21 inches long. Bom at Womens Hospital. Grecnsborg.’ N.C. Grandparents are Don and Henriciu Ser-, vice of Hastings and Charles and Betty Fields, of Ashland. Ky. Great-grandmother Christ in-1 na Service of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 — Page 11 Exchange Club 'Citizens of the Month1 announced LEGAL NOTICE FORECLOSURE NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE Delov 11 having been mod* IR •he terms and condition* of a certain mortgage mad* by XXN R. HOAG ANO JANET C HOAG husband and wife of 12025 Flor.do Delton Michigan 49046 Mortgagor. lo CHRYSLER FIRST FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION Mortgage* County Records on poge 820 which said morlgoge wot thereafter on lo wit Ihe 30ih day of November, A D . 1992 assigned io Nations Credit 23. 1993. In th* office of th* Register ol Deed* in Matt Beachnau Is the St. Rose School sixth-grader who earned Citizen of the Month honors tor Oc­ tober. He Is shown with teacher Diane Brighton. Citizen of the Month for October at Pleasantview Elementary Is Daniel Worth, with teacher Eleanor Von1:. Hundred Thirty (S76.736.S4). Sia ond 54. 100th» Dollor' therefore. by virtue ai tha power of tola contained The October Exchange Club of Hastings' "Citizens of the Month" from Central Elementary School are (from left) Josef Swinkunas, Chris Komondy and Jennifer Miller, with teacher Debbie Storms. premise* ora described os follows All that certain and described os follows, to wit: Town I. North. Rang* 9 Wost. thence South 10 center of tha highway, thonca Northwesterly olong tha cantar ai sold highway to tha Nonh section line Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month include (front, from left) Hillary Appleby. Nlckl Doozan. and Chris Remley, with teacher (back) Alice Gergen. Hastings Middle School winners of the Student of the Month awards for October are (front, from left) sixth-grader Margaret Shirmer, seventh-grader Steven Obrieter, seventh-grader Vai Heffelbower, sixth-grader Sarah Barry (second row) eighth-grader Sally Edger, eighth-grader Erika Simpson and (back) Principal Michael Spahr. NATtONSCREOIT FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION MARTIN H NEUMANN (11/10) NEUMANN I CANJAR HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1994 GENERAL FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30, 1994 21414 *2,983432 232.7*3 92*47.037 TOTAL RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT LONG TERM DEBT PAYABLE 9354464 Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for October at Southeastern Elementary are (front, from left) Ashley Keeler, Aaron Tobias and Shawn Lustey, with (back) teacher Jane Merritt. TOTAL LlASttmES ANO FUND BALANCE 9719579 9629.470 1402.471 *2.1(0526 91531541 82.M3432 1.019596 92547537 REVENUES 108.907 5 907*33 35*5*7 Legal Notice 91S.7244M 9137934*0 910.71341* 157*535 a1421 31X964 144.010 n,nuM TOTAL LONGTERM DEBT PAYABLE GENERAL FIXED ASSET GROUP OF ACCOUNTS SCHEDULE OF GENERAL FIXED ASSETS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 *4.702419 71*147 34*115 Instruction Begin the Holidays at the Hallmark Holiday Open House Friday & Saturday, Nov. 11 & 12 First chance to purchase the 190411 933.9*2 2561531 742429 242243* 2MJT7 919S79.748 S14S11SB1 3195482) Holiday Barbie 967*5.0*1 INVESTMENTS m GENERAL FIXED ASSETS GENERAL FIXED ASSET GROUP OF ACCOUNTS SCHEDULE OF CHANGES IN FIXED ASSETS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 021*3311 91.015.0** *11.191571 924*7534 91473437 914 583.042 303.095 100JR1 791.215 911539400 92570529 91.132582 915 342 991 Ornament! 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 of veer ACCUMULATED DEPRECIATION TOTAL ASSETS Win a Trevor Bear plush animal! Free 1994 Holiday Planner with any Hallmark purchase. Don’t miss a single surprise! M53MB1 UNDEPRECIATED cost liabilities ano fund balance TOTAL LIABILITIES ANO FUND BALANCE **.195.0*7 424 079 96.5*1 221 2457*0 *145*3* 94.7Q2419 971*147 imj*. CHUIS aun.no B7WM1 *45 503 STATISTICAL DATA 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 »7 040.037 *4214** *4*2.954 Sou* High Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W EXPENDITURES 9325 000 *7,421 9382 421 State Street. Hastings 945-9551 *407 433 *14 055 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 mat,. m i ran ■ of rewnwe* ewer a«p*rx>iu-*s MARTIN H NEUMANN Cl994 Hallmark Cards. In< 100.133 BOARD OF EDUCATION HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM 1 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 10, 1994 DeWitt finishes 17th in cross country run Hastings girts team finishes 20th in State meet Bulling i click 3.1-milc course through occotooti downpour, and a penuum misty dnzxle. the Hastings cross country team fin­ ished 20th overall In ihe State Class B Cross Country Meet. Saturday. Caledonia woo the meet with 21 points' DeWitt also received an award fra her se­ lection lo the Academic All-Slate team for the second year running From Ihe boys cross country learn. Tim Rounds was selected as the Rookie ot tbe Year. Ryan Willard was chosen as the most dedicated and Jeremy Kelly was the most improved runner. and finished all seven ot its runners in Ihe lop 15 finishers. Hastings runner Marie DeWitt was the first Hastings runnei across the line, finish­ ing ihe muddy course in 20 minutes. 43 sec­ onds which was good for 17th place overall Coach Paul Fulmer said DeWitt ran a good race running it 'imelligently and turn­ ing in a good time." Freshman Charissa Shaw. Fulmer said, started out a Hale fast and ran with the lop 10 runners for a while before railing back 'I thought she started fast, but she said it fell good.' Shaw finished 45th overall with a time of 1:19. Finishing third for Hastings was Uori Maiville with a time of 22:27 whicb was good for 112(11 position Finishing 177th was Nicole Wood al 22:40 and 180th was Rochelle Day al 25:00 to round out the scoring for Hastings Also running, but not part of the scoring was Danielle Dole at 25:30 and Michelle Goto at 25:56 Nearly 200 run-iers ran in the team com­ petition. Al the end-of-seaaon banquet for the cross country team. DeWitt was given the award for tbe most dedicated runner. Day received the award for tbe most improved and Shaw was voted Rookie of the Year. Shaw. Wood and Maiville were selected to the All-Twin Valley team and DeWin and Shaw to the All-Regional team Maria DaWItt cro*aa* *» finish Un* In 20 minute*. 43 seconds as tha laad Hasting* harrtor and 17th finiahar ovara*. Hasting* freshman Charissa Shaw lead* a pack of rurmars lo th* finish Una Sha crosaad lha tape In 45th place at 21 minute*. 20 seconds Hastings varsity eagers fall to Marshall, Hillsdale, start districts against Delton With tonight's (Nov 10) game a Baale Creek Lakeview, tbe Hastings varsity gull baaknhai team win close our. the regular seavoo The team will start distnct play next week against Delton (see accompanying bracket) Hastings finished its final home game against visiting Mashall and. dexpile 20 points by Mindy Schaubel, lost a lough overtime battle 67-60. Tueaday. The Lady Saxon, alao ran into a shooting tr (Chine, lam Thursday, and lost lo Hillsdale 52-34. Hastings is now 4-15 la tbe mguiar aeaaon and Delton ends fss season 8-11 In the game against MarsbaU. Schaubel bit 12 of 13 free throws to keep Hastings competitive in the contest, including six in the final period of regulation and another two in tbe overtime. Hastingi also pulled double-digit scoring from Rachel Young with 11 md Danielle Dipen with 10. Hastings boiled in the opening eight min­ utes to pull away with a six-point lead 16­ 10. Tbe Lady Redskins then slowly reeled in tbe running Saxons over the next three quarters to pull even at the end of regulation ■ 56-56. The Redskins also bad three players in double figures with Mandy Pryor being the top shooter with 22. In the OT. Schaubel hit her two free throws and Dipen hit a field goal, but Mar­ shall was able to make seven of eight free throws and a pair of baskets for the win. Hastings JV eagers score two big wins Hard quarter. Sammer Gillam had 13 points and five steals and Stephanie files had 11 in the Kaiser said Anne Burghdoff ran the of­ fense well and made some "very good pass­ ing decisions ' In the win over Hillsdale, tbe Lady Saxone and the Hornets toughed out a 4-4 first quarter lie before the Hastings girls began to pull away Gtlloru led the team with 19 point, in the contest and Mepham added another 12. Katie Willison led the team with nine re­ bounds and five sieals. The team is 15-4 thu season Hastings wil' lake on Battle Creek Lake­ view tonight (Nov. 9) in its final game of game. the season The Hastings junior varsity learn got two big win* recently with a 61-33 blowout of MarshalL Tueaday and a 42-24 thraahing of Hillsdale, lam Thursday In the win over Marshall. Rebecca Mepham bad 17 points to lead the junior Saxon team and bad 12 rebounds and two steals Coach Steve Kaiser said sbe had an -outstanding game on both ends of tbe court." Mepbam bad 12 of her 17 points in the Dorothy's 24-8; Cartion Censer Exc 22-12. Kam Oil 22-14 Hecker las 17-19; D.J. Elective 1054-2554; Bennett Ind 854-2714. Gm* Gamas aad Series - M Marrick 179. L Elliston 212; M Garber 168; R Mur phy 163. G. Pooer 159. W. O'Dell 136: J Hamdan* 184-325 ><■***, Mixers Micheloh 23-13; TM Lassies 20-16; Three Ponies Tack 19-17; Deweys Auto Body 19-13; Jo's Bookeepmg 18-18; Hastings Bowl Saaers 18-14; Hartxtor Toors 17-15; Rowdie Girts 16-20. Girtbechs 16-16; Unique Washsub Ttoo 14-22; Outward Appearance 13-19; Mr Brace s 11-21. CMCmu-L Perry 156;C. Beckwith 160; S. Smith 152; R Davenport 142: J Kasinsky 128; S Cooley 144; H Service 158; H. Hewn 178; K Trierweiler 170; S. Cole 157; J Mercer 166; N. Morgan 178. Geed Gaaaes aad Series - B Thomason 165-458. M Snyder 218-542; D Van Campea 18O49I; 1 McMillon 188476; V Pienon 229-592. S. Nevins 181-501. M Kill 182480 J Carr 160458. G Gibson 174-466 Thursday A.M. Leftovers 25-15; Slow Pokes 2314-1655. Nae-N-Gales 23H-1655; Varneys 2355-1655. Heatings Bowl 22-18; Bosleys 21-19. Hum men 21-19; Thomapple Trading Post 18-22; Question Marks 16-24. Valley Realty 16-24. Algonquin Farm 15-25. LeHarves 1155-2855. Gand Carats aad Series — C. Stuan 172452; K Moore 156-330; M Slembrecher 131-366. B Norns 171441; J Lewis 165-452; I Ruthruff 154439; P Hamilton 167451; B. Bodo 104-267 s. Salazar 133-324; J. Piper 108-299. T. Teixeira 167421; P Godbey 210455. L. Bi4is 162. D. Collier 128; B Eatep 144; P Rumtey 132. L. Wdlram 133; S. Lamben ISO P Fisher 164; O. Gtltons 144; L Johnson 160; K. Sa­ fia 177; B Moore 139; C Ryan 147; G. Scobey 132: S Mogg 143 Seniors Citizens Woodmansee 27-9; Nash 23-13; D Hall 21-15; Fnend 21-11; Brodock 20-16; Schlachter 20-16; Beckwith 19-17; Brewer 18-18; Olis 18-18. Ludescher 1755-1855: Kuempel 1655-1955; M Hall 16-20; Keeler 16; 16Moucoulis 15-21; N. Hall 14-22; Snyder 14-22: Kasuaky 12-24; Jestck 12-24. Ladka aad games - P Castleberry 177; M Carpenter 118; B Johnson 161; P. Snyder 152; F. Schneider 191: J Johnson 156: E. Ulnch 173; D Brewer 140; M Hall 134 Mena Good Game — C Haywood 201; G Forbey 16’: R Phillips 164. T Spoelstra 190; N. Hall 190; G. Young 139. H Bote 147; J. Mercer 180; B Ludeacher 166: C. Jestck 170; C. Baker 224; A. Brewer 189; P H,teO“ 155 Sunday N«M Mixed Freemans 2355-1255; Misfits 22-14; Fear­ some 4 21-11. Alley Cats 2055-1555; Holey Rollers 20-16. Tasmanian's 20-12. Dsehards 1855-1755; Hooter Crew 18-14; H 4 L 18-18; Load Hogs 18-18. Undecided 18-18; Friends 18-18. Dynanwes 16-20; Rookies 1555-2055. B S ers 14-18; 9 and A Wiggle 14-22. Really Roaem 13-23 Beginners 8 28 Woasera High Games and Series - B Moody 204-588. D Kellev 205-533; L Bar­ num 199-531. D Snider 176473; B Bivens 143407; B Aspinall 107-292. K Sutfin 193; D Bartimus 185. M Snyder 170; D. Woody 166. T. Huey 162. P Miller 157. M Hodges 154; S. Smedberg 140 Meas High Games aad Series — F Hues 220-594. J DeLui 186-521. F Mead 181-508. W Smedberg 222-506; J Davis 179465. D McClurkm 175456. S Krallman 180450. 9. Howell 141-397. E Gales 134-376; D Friend 197. J Baniuius 182. S Sanborn 181; R Fay 172. W Frn-nd 169; M Cross 167. B Rend 163 Sarah McKeough also tat one of her two three-point shots in the final quarter to se­ cure the tie In the loa to Hillsdale. Hastings wm con­ founded by the Lady Hornet's defense, mak­ ing only 39 shots on the basket, while Hills­ dale had 59 The Lady Saxons were held lo a pair of free throws, one by Di pert and one by Schaubel. in the first quarter The team be­ gan a chase m tbe second to recoup the deficit, but were na able to climb out of the hole Schaubel was the leading scorer in the game with 17 points, while the leading scorer for Hillsdale had but 13. HHS frosh eagers edged by Marshall, blast Hillsdale The Hastings freshman basketball team evened its record al 9-9 this season with a 49-45 lou lo Marshall. Tuesday and 54-17 deluge over Hillsdale, last Thursday. In the loss lo Marshall, the learns battled even through three quarters and with eight minutes left in the game the scire was lied at 30-30. In the final period. Marshall a Amy Kim­ ball hit 12 of her 22 points to secure the win for the frosh Redskins. Wi da it day P.M. Varney's Stables 24-12; Hair Care Center 2355-1255; F H Faroes 21-15; Mace's Pb 20-16; Eye and Ent Specialists 19-17; Nashville Chiropractic 18-18; S A H Machine 17- 19; Misfits 1655-1955; Lifestyles 11-25; Valley Realty 10-26. High f.anses and Series - K Sulfin 177492; B. Hathaway 170478; T Soya 179457; S Brimmer 162454; B. Blakely 164453: B Westerly 158441; B Smith 154421; B Estep 165421; S. Bnmmer 143-377; B Vrogmdewey 158421; R. Kuempel 135-355; D Moore 144-375; L. Yoder 163; E. Hammoncree 150. G. Ota 164; J. Doster 152; T Christopher 500. Tueaday Mixed Consumers Concrete 25-15; Country Bump­ kins 25-15; Mason/Dxvis Line 24-16; Pin Seekers 23-17; Lil Demons 22-18; Wood­ mansee Contraction 21-19; Neil's Prutting 18- 22; Thomapple Lake Trading Post 17-23; GiUons Construction 15-25; Black Sheep 12-28. Mens High Game* A Series L. Wallace 167474; P. Snore 211-540; D. Blakely 236-655; T Neymeiyer 201-581; R. Hause 200-551; M. Christensen 471; B. John­ son 175; M. Zimmerman 187494. Womens High Gaines A Series A. Nichols 175491; K. Zimmerman 154; L. Miller 149; V. Brown 158409; B. Moore 165418; D. McCole 166. Thursday Angels Nashville Chiro. 27-13; Ray James Eiec 25-15; Big B's 23-17; Outboard Inn 2256-1756; Ups A Downs 20-20; Melaleuca Inc. 1514-2454; Cedar Creek 13-19; Trouble Shooters 6-26 Good Games A Series: J Hurless 174; S Everea 145; Billie 177; Cindy 155: R. Hoff­ man 163408; P McClaughlin 158; G. Daniels 205; L. Apsey 178; L. Colvin 177471; B Weiler 174498; B. Faul 180-510. J Fisher 178; S. Varney 165. Hastings had double-digit scoring from Aleisha Miller with 12 and Trish McKeough with 11. Tbe freshman defense held the freshman Hornets to a single free throw in the first quarter and never more than six points per quarter in the win, last Thursday The team also had nine of its 11 players scoring. Leading scorer for tbe team was Sarah Hays with 10 points. Tbe Saxon s also got scores from McK­ eough with nine, Mylca deGoa with eight and six other players Tbe team will play its final game of the season tonight (Nov. 10) at Battle Creek Lakeview. 1994 YMCA Volunteer of the Year selected Jason Sixberry was recognized as the YM­ CA of Barry County's Volumeer of the Year last month at the YMCA Award Banquet. Jason has been a YMCA volunteer since high school. During that time, he has served as a volunteer for youth baseball, basketball, soccer, floor hockey, and volleyball programs. “Whether it be as a conch, a referee, a sup­ portive parent, or as a YMCA staff member, Jason is always willing to go the extra mile for youth. Whenever something needs to be done, Jason is always willing to lend a hand to make our youth spoils programs a success," said YMCA Director Dave Storms. ' ’Giving of oneself so others can develop in body, mind and spirit has been Jason’s philosophy. Jason, on behalf of our youth, our families, and our community you’ve made Bany County a better place to live." Storms added. YMCA Women1* Vofcyball Leafwood Lumber.......................................... 16-8 Winebrenner Construction............................ 15-9 Sound Express...............................................12-12 Hastings Burial Vault..................................... 3-18 ICS......................................................................2-19 b Um* Ink Spots ........................................................22-8 Smder Satellites............................................ 21-3 Garrison Hanover House............................15-12 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 13-14 Crystal Rash..................................................13-17 Ray James Electric....................................... H-19 Title Office....................................................... 9-J5 E W. Bliss 7-23 Jason Sixberry (left) receives a plaque from YMCA Director Dave Storms. YMCA Basketball Team W-L Bosley 6-1 Garrison............................................................. 5-3 Vanhouten.. ....................................................... 3-4 Couglins.............................................................. 0-6- �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 — Page 13 Deer season opens Tuesday Thousands of deer hunters will be entering the woods on Tuesday. Nov. 15. in hopes of dropping the biggest buck of their life. The official opening day of deer season begins at 6:59 a.m Monday and will offi­ cially end at 5:49 p.m The season runs through Nov. 30. All of Ihe official rules for the firearm deer season can be found in the 1994-1995 Michigan Hunting and Trapping Guide put out by the Department of Natural Re­ source*. Wildlife Division. The guide can be picked up wherever deer licenses are sold With the exception of a hunter who applied for and received a doe license, hunters will be looking for buck which have antlers at least three inches long For young hunters, bet wee n the age of 12 and 16 years old. a parent or guardian must apply for the license and the hunter must have proof of a hunter safety certificate or a previous license Hunters under 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian when in the field, unless they are hunting on property owned by the parent or guardian. During the daylight hunting hours, between Aug. 15 and Apr 30. a person cannot hunt or trap unless they are wearing a hat. cap. vest, jacket or ram ge-tr of hunter orange The garment of must be visible from all sides and camouflage orange garments must be at least 50 percent hunter orange, according to the guide. There are some other restriction listed in the book. Car^semi crash injures Grand Rapids teen A Grand Rapid* Manager was hurt Wednesday morning in this crash between hie car and a semi-truck on M-37 in Middleville, troopers st the Michigan State Police post in Wayland said. Brian G. Sleller, 19. was driving south on M-37 at about 11 a.m. when he hit the semi head-on, troopers said. Witnesses told troopers Sleller just drifted ow the center line before the accident. Slelter was trapped in the wreckage and it Uok an hour for him to be extricated by personnel from Thomapple Emergency Services. He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he waa treated and relia sd. Tha driver of the semi, Philp W. Scriven, S3, of Fort Wayne, IN. was not hurt in the accident Slelter was ticketed for driving left of the conlw line, police said. s PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Tbe Thomapple Art* Council of Barry County pracnb Deer check stations told The Michigan Department of Natural Rename. mil be operating several Jeer check stations during the upcoming firearm deer hunting teaion Successlul deer hunters are encouraged lo bring their deer, or deer head, lo a check Ma lam ao that rhe DNR biologists can collect needed scientific data, auch aa the deer a age. aea and various measurements. Each cooperating hunter alao receives a colorful successful deer hunter arm patch Deer check staunts m this area are: Allegan State Game Area Headquarters 4590 118th Ave . Allegan Open Monday through Friday. 8 a.m.-12 p.m. and 1-5 p.m. Open Nov 19. 20 noon-t p.m. Dunng December, call 673-2430 before coming to make an appointment Barry State Game Area Headquarters. 1805 S Yankee Springs Rd Hastings Open Nov. IS. 12-4:30 p m. Open Nov 16-23. 1-4 p m Cail 795-3280 for appointment during re­ mainder of season Plainwell DrstrkTflead^ibrtMr. 621 !».-• 10th Si Plainwell skpen Monday-Friday. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. OpenNov. 19-20. 10 a.m.-4:3O p.m. Fort Custer Recreation Area Headquarters. E M-96. Augusta Call 731 -4200 for appoint mem Monday-Fnday. 8 a.m.-4:3O p.m. Nashville Hardware 233 North Mam. Nashville Open Monday-Saturday. 8 *•.-5:30 p.m. LEGAL NOTICE: No injuries reported in roll-over crash A 19-yeer-old Dowling girl escaped injury Friday night in this roll-over crash on Chief Noonday Road west of Briggs Road, said troopers al the Michigan State Police post in Wayland. Heather J. Niebauer was driving west on Chief Noonday at 6:4 n pm when she came into a curve too fast troopers said Niebauer lost control of her car on the wet pavement and went into the ditch, police said She was ticketed lor driving too fast lor conditions, troopers said. TO THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWN E RS OF PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. ANO ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed text amendment* to the Prairieville Townahip Zoning Ordinance will be held on November 16,1994 com­ mencing at 7.X o'clock p.m. at the Prairieville Townahip Hall, 10115 South Norris Road, within the Townahip. RADIO DAYS PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the following Item* to be considered at aaid public hearing include the following: 1. The proposed amendment of Section 4.13 of the Prairieville Townahip Zoning Or­ dinance pertaining to identification of tbe typo of developments subject to site plan review; to Increasing from “6" to **12** the number of copies of site plan review applications and site plans that must be submitted to me Township; to require a State/County Environmental Permit Checklist to be filed with a site plan review application; to provide for notice to an applicant of when Its site plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission; to authorize the Planning Commission to require letters of review of site plans from other public agencies having jurisdiction over an aspect of the project requiring alia plan review; to authorize the Planning Commlsaion to waive some of the data requirements for site plans; to add burden of proof and access provisions with respect to site plan review; to provide for automatic expiration of site plan approval upon the occurance of certain con­ tingencies; to provide for conformity of construction to an approved site plan; and to set forth grounds and procedures for revocation of site plan approval 2 The proposed amendment of Section 6.3 B ot the Prairieville Town*hip Zoning Or­ dinance so as to allow homo occupations as a special land use in the “R-6** Mobile Home Parks Residential District Zoning Classification. Friday, November 11 ' 8 P.M. Central Auditorium Hastings, MI Adults $10 Students/Seniors $8 (Doors will open at 7 P.M.) Re-live the gotten oge of radio "Comeo” appearances by Betty Grable. Hoy Kyser. Carmen Miranda NOTICS OF MOWTOAM SALK DvfouH hoeing been mode Ws ihe conditions of o certeM Mortgage wieda by Cheryl Ann Winer (l/h/e Cheryl Ann Justice) e married women. Written comments will be received from any Interweted persona concerning the forego­ ing by (he Prairieville Townahip Clerk at the Townahip Hall at any time during regular bu- iness hours up to the date of the hearing on November 16,1IMM, end may be further roc aived by the Planning Commission at aaid hearing. he Prairieville Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes in the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public beenng Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, Master Land Use Ran or proposed text amendments pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Prairieville Township Hall during regular buslnosa hours of regular business days hereafter until the time of said hearing and may further examine the same al said public hearing. All interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place PraineviHe Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signets for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of prime J material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at tha hearing upon seven (7) days' notice to the Prairieville Township Clerk Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Prairieville Townahip Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below. PRAIRIEVILLE TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION Prairieville Township Hail 10115 South Norris Road Delton. Ml 49046 (616)623-2064 Open our Safety Net CD. Lock in without locking up! With our 14-tnonth Safety Net CD 75/100 (S 75%) percent mtoreet on ihe aforemen­ tioned 2nd mortgage. together with logoi coots. actual attorneys fees and also any taxes and in­ surance that sa«d Mortgagee does pay on ar prior A wawkad 1 - A-tmcti ■ -A >080 ■ 4 prunuot *•,w"W oove —Qv so*a sate described in said Mortgage* as follows. to-ortb The period of redemption will be Six (6) months from dote of sale Dated Octuu^r 11th. 1W4 UNI JN BANK OF LAKE ODESSA vy > muHiiy v. । romp Attorney far Oman Bank al Lake Odessa DBAFriD By ’TIMOTHY I TBOMF (P41571) Stop by any Old Kent office 5 11% today for details on the CD that because there's no penalty for a leak—no problem. Just take out sound—until you need it. early withdrawal. So if you run your money whenever you need into a problem—like the car to.* You can also add to your CD breaks down or the roof springs anytime during the term. you can lock into a great rate keeps your money safe and without locking up your money— fXOLDK^NT Common Sense Uncommon Service* may require 7 dan nonet poor to making any withdrawal A SI.000 minimum initial drpu»at required, maximum J99.999; pmonai account* only. After 14 months, the CD will automatically roll into a regular I4-month hied rate CD Rate* subteci to change without notice ATTOBNFT AT LAW •11 FOURTH AVENUE LAKE ODESSA Ml 4B849 Valid only at Old Kent Bank Southwest area location* (11/10) �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 Rutland board rejects 2nd rezoning request by Jean Gallup Staff Writer In a 4-3 vote Iasi week, the second •. cquest to change the zoning of a parcel of land that fronts M-37 and Heath Road was denied by the Rutland Charter Township Board. Voting against the change were Trustees Jerry Bradley. Findley Hansford. Jan McKeough and Supervisor Bob Edwards. Voting to allow the change were Trustees Russ Palmer. Clerk Barb Bedford and Treasurer Blanche Munjoy. Tom and Krystyna Dailey, owners of the 17-acre, wedge-shaped parcel located at the intersection of Heath Road and Green Street west of Hastings, asked lo have the property zoning changed from single family residential (R-1) lo C-1 and C-2. C-l zoning permits general office or personal use for concerns that generate little traffic. It discourages linear development, would fit the aesthetics of the neighborhood and usually has daylight uses C-2 allows all of the permitted uses of C­ 1. plus several of its own. and is intended for inside retail sales. wuh less than 10.000 square feet. C-2 zoning also requires screening to maintain aesthetics of the existing neighborhood The Daileys earlier had asked for the property to be changed from R-l to C-3. which is general commercial uses that serve tbe larger community, with retail and commercial businesses with sales areas larger than 10,000 square feet. That request was denied in August after virtually every neighboring resident on Heath Road came to public hearings and objected The same criticisms of the proposed rezoning were Voiced at the latest meeting — increased traffic with no way to enter the parcel except on Heath Road, the loss of a quiet rural neighborhood, lack of sewer facilities, environmental concerns, and a recommendation from the townships own Planning and Zoning Commission to deny the change. Prior to the vote Oct. 14, the board had before it the recommendation of its planning commission to reject the new appeal with the reasons for the recommendation, and a letter from the Daileys stating (heir reasons for the request Minutes from the planning and zoning meeting were not in official form, but were available for reference by the board. Supervisor Bob Edwards said the full board had two options: to go along with the recommendation, or to send the question back to the commission foi further considerai. <i Lack of access to the property on M-37 seemed to be the largest stumbling block for residents who said they did not want Heath Road to experience any increase, in traffic that commercial interest might generate. Referring to a part of the letter from the Daileys about possible access on M-37. one Heath Road resident called the letter misleading. He said access to the property would be on Heath Road, not M-37. and that would increase problems with an already difficult intersection. He also said tbe master plan for the control of development in the township 'encourages” the area as residential. "They have the right to ask for rezonmg.* he said, and wc have Ihe right to object." The board also adopted its annual budget, which they had discussed last month. A copy of the budget is available for inspection at the township office on Heath Road The property owned by the Daileys lies to tha upper lap ot the intersection ot Heath Road and M-3’ which is the larger road running vertically through the photograph The 17 acres are diagonaly opposite from Flextab and Proline on the right Lee Merriman ThrOngSwl Peddler Showc November 18,19,20 ‘ • , Lawton, Michigan Lawton£mnmunity Center i . T Ott 1-44 take nit SM> sooth, go 3 miles to Lawton, tom I4<t Ji onto Second Street st 4-way stop him left onto Nursey St )(. >apro> 2 blocks on the right TREE Shuttle Service available A • Q'W'Q £ • Friday 4p-9p • Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-4p • *• • Adults $5.00 • Child (2-121 $2.00 • Each day • Present this ad for $1 OFF One Person JI Doncaster appoints local fashion consultant Community Counseling Services changes office location Lee Memman has recently been appointed as fashion consultant for Doncaster, the largest fashion house in the United States, specializing in up-scale designer fashions sold by private appointment ’For more than sixty years, Doncaster fashions have been the best kept secret of beautifully dressed women across tbe country, admired for their exquisite fabiics and fine quality." Merriman said. "These stunning New York designer creations are marketed through a nationwide network of more than 3,000 fashion consultants who sell to women in their community." she said. "In this new position, Lee will be offering a unique fashion alternative, an exclusive and versatile collection of apparel and a level of personalized service you can t find in stores." said Dave DeFeo. president of Doncaster. "Appointments are scheduled, at which lime you can select the right combination of styles, sizes, colon and fabrics to enhance your personal image," DeFeo said. Merriman has been trained as a fashion expert and is making plans for an upcoming showing the week of Nov. 14. For information, or for an appointment, call 945-5586 With the move to a new location at 232 South Broadway in Hastings, members ot the Hastings Chamber of Commerce Ambassador's Club congratulate Charlotte Mohler M.A. L.P.C. and Avelyn Marshall. M.S.W. C.S.W. of Community' Counseling Services. Standing by the sign announcing the business are (left to right) Charlotte Mohler, Avelyn Marshall. Dixie Stadel Manshum, Thomas Mohler and Deb Button ■ Sat, Noveaber 12th Freeport Shamrock Tavern MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon All-You-Can-Ear Fish & Chicken Fry 5:30-7 p.m., Nov. 18,1994 — Open to the Public — •4.75 Adults • 1.75 Children NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn 5500 upon successful completion of a two week training course and state certification. Excellent employment opportunities for individuals who cxe interested in the nursing field All shifts available upon hire We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of 56 .12 per hour Classes start November 21st and end December 6th (There will be no class on November 24th or 25th) The first 6 days of class will be from 8 00 a m. to 4 30 p.m and the lost 4 days will be from 6 15 a m to 3:00 p.m It you ore interested in taking the class, please come to Thomapple Manor between 8:00 a.m ana 4 00 p m Monday through Friday to fill out an applica­ tion before November 18th Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class No phone calls please Thornapple Manor Hatting* < 9 p.m. • 1 a.m. Nashville VFW 8260 2700 Naahvitt* Ro*d , Ml 49058 CEDE) HELP WANTED Auto Body Repairman Self-motivated person with 2 years experience and own tools. Call Bruce’s Frame & Alignment Middleville (616) 795-9596 for appointment. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 — Page 15 Jeffrey Lyna Howtea. Mtddkvilk and Jowana Lynn Kknuuke. Middleville Scott Russell Hubbert. Hastings and Jessica Leigh Jackson, Hastings ; BiUy J. (kbome. Middleville and Cassie Mane Dombrowski, Jenmw James Richard Hamess. Lake Zurich, IL. and Diane Louise Kane. Lake Zurich. IL. * Jason Patrick Monaghan. Nashville and Amy Sue Emerson. Nashville ’ Steven Dak Kik. While Cloud. Jackie Lynn Ayres. Delton ' Michael Dale Duke. Nashvilk and Jennifer Kristine Giesckr Murphy. Nashville Joseph Scon Vann. Hastings and Angela Renae Morton. Hastings LEGAL NOTICES Fit* no. *4 naa-AD In the r.Wer oi WBfCCA JfAN WAJt»€N M.nor Zhild ONE DAT SATURDAY OPENING DOORBUSTERS..,9AM TO 12N00N ONLY! 9AM TO NOON 9AM TO NOON 9AM TO NOON 9AM TO NOON 9AM TO NOON EXTRA 10%OFF EXTRA 10%OFF EXTRA 10%OFF EXTRA 10% OFF EXTRA 10% OFF SALE-PRICED MISSES' A PETITES’ CAREER SWEATERS 25% OFF MISSES'. PETITES' A WOMEN S BLOUSES. REGULARLY $20 & UP 25% OFF MISSES’, PETITES’. WOMEN’S & JUNIORS’ DRESSES 20-30% OFF MISSES’ SLEEPWEAR COLLECTION 25% OFF ALL WOMEN’S HANDBAGS, REGULARLY $20 A UP Rmoga oa «ao ioww pnaaa TAXI Nona On December 13. 1994 at 1:30 MK. In tha Probata courtroom. 220 W. Court St., •eating* Mi 49056 before tichord H Show. Pro­ nto Judge o boorIng will bo held on dm PfTlTKM O TBMMATf YOU« PAMNTAl ttGHTS The tew ■evtdea that you should bo notiAod of this hoar>g II you led to appear ot this hearing YOU8 *MBfTAl RIGHTS MAY K TERMINATfO laaabir 1, 1994 Mbort J. Rorrowdaio (PI 1034) <1 Soot ColumbM Avenue. Sto. 84 ieNie Croak. Mi 40015 (816) 968-9191 TUA LYNN WARRfN-MNKXAJCZYK MOO Strickland Rood Bottle Crook Ml 4901 7 (11/10) MODCS Of FOSCCLQMNM Default havtng boon mode tn the term* and condi tton* of o certain mortgage mode by John J. Brovota o ttngie man. on March 26 1994 lo AC­ CEPT ANCf MORTGAGE CORPORATION, and eubaeguantiy o«*tgnod to Steve Ruso 6726 Rod Cedar lane Woef Moomiioid. MU 48387 and record ad in ihe OHtco ot the Regnier of Deeds lor Barry County MUchtgon on the 2nd day of April A.D. 1983 m LMor 56* of Mortgage* Pago 511. and upon which mortgage there i* ciotmed to be due o* of the dote of tht* notice Principal and Interest of Twenty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred St«ty Two Dohar* and 52 100. (877.862 52) at 17% per an­ num. and said default having continued lor more than thirty (30) days and no suit or proceedings having boon *n*ntutod to recover the debt secured by the mortgage; NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON December I 1994 200 p.m local Time the said mortgage will be foroctoeod by pubfk tote ot public vendue to the tughost teddo* mwdo the Barry County Courthouse Beddmg m Hostrngs MbcMgan that being thi birfdmg where the Circuit Cnurt lor said County is held of the premises describe-' in sotd mortgage aPso much thereof as may be r^ceeeory to pay the BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2. NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAK> SNORE AT PORfT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON­ CRETE THENCE EAST ON SAID LME TO SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4 THENCE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH 1 2 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A PORfT 14 ROOS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 1 4 OF SOUTHWEST 12 SECTION 4 THENCE WEST TO HIGHWAY THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG HIGHWAY SS2 FEET THEJta SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET. THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414.3 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST 300 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST 688 FEET TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 250 FEET TO PlAC« OF BEGR4NR4G EXCEPT COMMMNONG ON THE SOUTH LR« OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST TO AN MON PIPE SET M CONCRETE ON THE SHORE OF GUN 1AM THENCE EAST 780 FEET ON SAID SEC DON UNE THENCE NORTH 66 FEET THENCE WEST TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGR4MNG BEING A PARCH OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE PORT. AS MARKED RY A GAS PTE SET IN CONCRETE ’HENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 126 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINN NG: THENCE EAST 260 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 FEET THENCE WEST 260 FEET MORE C* LESS TO »HE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGR4MNG ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT PONT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET •4 CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 1*0 FEET THENCE EAST 380 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE WEST 280 FEE* MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE NORTH 60 FEET THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE >0 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRf TF THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 66 txET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINN •4G THENCE EAST 380 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 FEET THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE °l *CE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT T.< NORTH 300 FEET OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRlJED PARCEL OF LAND BEGIN MNG ON THE SHCRE OF GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH I 4 POST OF SECTION 4 THENCE NORTH 3N THE NORTH AND SOUTH I 4 LINE O* SECTION I TO A PLACE OF BE GINNING The length oi the period oi redemption from tale wtll be twelve (12) month* immediately •Rowing *otd tale Doted ot Sowthiield Mtchtgon tht* 19th day oi X'otoor A D 1984 tdeeE Broach ggl 1 Control Part Blvd Sv.te 400 •ethiwid Ml 48076 y Warren L Broach Attoney lor Steve Ruxo 011 Control Port Blvd MIO Bethl-eld M. 48076 (11 24) < t-jl JCPenney 2S% Off Robw On SO* Also lor Ledlii 9AM TO NOON 9AM TO NOON 9AM TO NOON 9AM TO NOON 9AM TO NOON EXTRA 10°oOFF EXTRA 10% OFF EXTRA 10%OFF EXTRA 10%OFF EXTRA 10 OFF SALE-PRICED MEN’S USA OLYMPIC BRAND APPAREL 25% OFF ALL STAFFORD* BRIEFS FOR MEN SALE-PRICED HUNT CLUB* SPORTSWEAR FOR MISSES', SPECIAL SIZES SALE-PRICED MEN’S DOCKERS* SPORTSWEAR 25% OFF ALFRED DUNNER* SEPARATES FOR MISSES Remgt am tarn ngmr »mm aemmoatae aeteiili 11 Berne*am W ean^iuai SHOP FOR THESE & MANY MORE UNADVERTISED VALUES: SAVE! 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JCPenney 8:00 pm o «=» a re <a m a r-a •*■» J DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 10, 1994 Hastings man pleads no contest to sex offense charge A 6.3-year-old Hasting* man pleaded no contest Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to a charge he had sexual contact with a girl under 13 yeans old. William F. Little pleaded no contest io a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which is punishable by up to 15 COURT NEWS: years in prison. Little offered his plea a* part of an agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the other charges against turn will be dismissed Those include two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up lo life in prison, for allegedly having intercourse with the girl, and aixxher couni of second-degree criovnal sexual conduct Little reportedly pleaded no contest to the charge to avoid possible civil liability Sentencing was scheduled for Dec 8 sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl in July. Michael A. Poteet is charged with one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly having sexual contact with the girl. That charge is punishable by upto 15 years in prison He also faces a count of second-degree criminal sexual assault, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison Poteet stood mute to the charges in October, and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. In other recent court business • A Nov. 17 pre-trial was set for a 45year-okl Shelbyville man accused of having Ca/L..The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I or Ri-til XUloHfolin BUYING- MERCURY COUGAR ■ HOME I'M LARGE RENTAL FACILI­ TY, all occasions. The Note, Gun Lake. 672-5229 or 891-1790. 1 tiliqiit * A ( olh < tthh \ OLD POST- Ptoue 6I6-M8-40M. HEALTH TRUCK TIRES FOR SALE Radial Tractions: 4-11x22-5, 4-11124-5, 4-1000x20, 4-900-20. 945-2583 CARE Rt । n anon CURRENTLY w DUNE BUGGY VW mon ret ■Ubccca ■ 616-721-U24 948 9296. 317-852-2347. GAYLORD: TEN BEAUT1- CHRISTINE “COMING TO AUNT ELLEN’S ATTIC IS LIKE COMING TO SEE A FRIEND." Yos’aB csw too and the UNUSUAL CHRISTMAS DELIGHTS. FIREWOOD: 721-4733. FOR SALE 19.000 BTUanr- FOR SALE- SLAB firewood. Call (614)945-3633 or (616)374-7437 after I.OOp® or tag. $13,500. $500 down $165/mo. oa a 11* land $34,900 Northern Land CtaRBy 140M6B-3118 ONE HALF TON UTILITY CASH-JUNK AUTOMO- yoo weal teefcvs the LOW PRICES! Dellos. M-43. 614423-9900. LARGE FIRST TIME EVER GARAGE SALE Rain or shine! Pony cart, saddle, 2 pygmy goal CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 dolNa*. lalxandull, jut like MAPLE VALLEY: $220 far works fine (free). Friday A Saturday, Novtmbr' 11 th A K»A33-7611 TIRES FOR Si 4-225-T-75-I6. 945-2583 SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10g each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 lit Ip Wanini BUSY CARD OP THANKS GROWING DAY BANNER: 82.00 far In 5 WEEKENDER: 82.50 far IM 5 for there preyen, flowers, food. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-44S6. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Part-time care givers, 6am 9am. A 2pm-6pm. Deadline Novem­ ber 25th. CaB Peace Child Care Center at 616-891-234J DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high- driven license. 945-9613. GENERAL HELP Now hiring. Expanding factory outlet needs to fill 20 full time permanent description and pay discussed al interview. For personal intcr- P45-P554 HELP WANTED: full time custodian 2nd shift, to be trained HAPPY BIRTHDAY lenity employer. Apply in Mxrprret Karin. nrit far Dorothy Neil. Lawrence (Houk) Frrbrr A CASH FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. IN LOVING MEMORY Call Advance Funding Services 614-795-4450. Howard S Boto HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income 1993 So he cloned yonr weary eyriids A heart of eoid stopped bear HOMETOWN SERVICE 945-4617 or estastos, FULLY INSURED & WORKMAN'S COMP. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates Joe Mix registered tuner, technician BnUint Call 945-9M8 SPRAY PAINTING aliunmam . 943-2545. TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occarioo- laundry. Will clean homes. bonded. Cell 94J I5O4 Wife, Donna Children, Mike and Linda Boto or TREE TRIMMING, OR REMOVAL brush chipping. ly. 945-2M5 • A 24-ycar-old Nashville man convicted of resisting and obstructing a Barry County Sheriffs deputy in 1992 was sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation Richard A. Horsch II was also ordered to pay $1,500 in costs and any restitution for the officer's medical bills. Harsch pleaded no contest in August to a resisting the officer, which is a high court misdemeanor, as pan of a p’-a agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop other charges against Horsch. including assault with a dangerous weapon, assault ig commit great bodily harm less than murder and a misdemeanor count of assault Horsch had been accused ot assaulting the deputy Banner CLASSIFIEDS 14*3 MECURY CAPRI 8600 • A 17-ycar-old Constantine man pleaded not guilty to a charge he broke into an Orangeville Township house in September. David F. Feldbcrg is charged with breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in 1NSTALLER C-TECH CABEL SYSTEM OF MICHIGAN is seeking applicTha a n foil time positron oiler ous experience helpful but not required. A valid Michigan Driven licence, good driving record, and a positive customer service attitude are a must to: C-Tech Cable Systems, Attention Plant Manager, P.O. Box 278 1169 26th Street, Alle­ gro Mi 49010. No Phone calls • A 33-year-old Hastings man stood mute to a charge he stalked a Thornapple Township woman in July. A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of Clifford W Sayer II Stalking is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both, and up to five years of probation. A Nov. 17 pre-trial was set. Sayer also is facing other charges in Circuit Court. He is charged with breaking and entering tbe office of a factory on Bowens Mill Road, which is punishable by up to 10 yean in prison, and committing larceny in a building, which carries a maximum sentence of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, ur both He also faces a charge of possessing a stolen coin collection, punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $2300 fine, or both. Sayer stood mute to those charges in August and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf A pre-trial in the case has oeen adjourned until later in the month. He is scheduled far trial Nov. 28 Charges reduced, dropped for teen in child abduction One of two Nashville tcen-igen accused of kidnapping a like Odessa Infant and unlawfully taking an auto has succeeded in having the first charge reduced and the other The Ktnos took place after a bearing In juvenile court Oct 31 Tyleoe Dypiper. 16. waa found guilty of being an aaxtaory after the fact, reduced from a felony child enucemeni charge, after 1 plea agreement between the prosecuting attorney and Dypiper s lawyer. Stephanie Fekkes Tbe charge of unlawfully taking an auto was dropped Dypiper will continue lo be a ward of the court under tbe supervision of tbe Department of Social Servicer Sbe was ordered by tbe court to be lent to the Vina Mana School for Girls near Detroit, where she will remain until further order ot tbe court. Dypiper and 16-year-old Nicole Hull of Nashville bah were apprehended In tbe abduction ot 8-month-old Jonahan Younger of I rie Odessa and fleeing with him in hit matter's car Sept. 27. Tbe child was retimed safely to his parents. Shannon and Rodney Younger, after a 26-bour search Tbe incident began in Nashville with a request by Hull to borrow Shannon Younger*! car in a supermarket parking la and ended tbe nexi day near tbe Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming, where Kent Coolly sberifTs deputies apprehended the two and rescued the baby. Hull since then has waived probable cause at her hearing last month in juvenile court. Sbe Is also charged with fleeing and eluding police after a high-speed chase In Kent Courey before the pair were caught Hull's trial is expected lo come before the court within tbe next few weeks A pre-trial hearing on her case has been scheduled fa Monday. Nov. 14. guilty to a lesser charge. Michael P. Rollins pleaded guilty to a charge of attempted breaking and entering of an occupied dwelling, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison. Rollins pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement with tbe Barry County Prosecutor's Office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed lo drop a charge of tweaking and entering an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 1. • A 33-year-old Plainwell woman accusal of maliciously damaging a building in August pleaded not guilty. Sherry L. Arkwright is charged with maliciously causing more than $100 in damage to a building in Johnstown Township. A Nov. 17 pre-trial was scheduled. Arkwright also is facing a Nov. 28 trial on charges she broke into two Praricville Township homes in July. Green. Green was accused of breaking into a home on Damoth Road to steal money. He told the court during his plea that the home belonged to his aunt. He said be walked into the home, went to the bedroom and took $200 he found. POLICE BEAT: | Three local youths charged in bomb scare HASTINGS — Hutingr City Police report they ire chkrglng three city yoiUn with making two bomb threati Monday morning against the Hastings Area Schools. An IS-year-old man and two 12-yexr-okJ girts reportedly were Involved in making the threats. Officers ukd a bomb threat was telephoned to lo the Hastings Middle School before school started. Tbe caller reportedly said there was a bomb lo the school that would rtemnaw M noon. The school's doors were closed to students, who were just arriving for class, and ihe building was searched by employees and police, officers said. No bomb was foul'd About the same time. another telephoned bomb threat was received st ScuU’tsmeni Etarentwy. police said. Tbe caller said there were bombs in all the Hairing* sdanls and the explosives would go off at noon. Officers taid all the schools were searched and no bombs were found. Cart Scnoessel. superintendent of tbe Hastings schools, said tbe school received excellent assistance" from the Hastings police He also said the schools have specific procedures that are followed if a bomb ihreal is made. Library fire still under investigation DOWLING — Hastings firefighters report they are still investigating a fire Sunday Morning ar the Dowling Public Library on Dowling Road, jmt off M-37. The fire, which started in the celling of the building, was reported at 113 a.m., firefighters said. Tbe Hastings department battled the Naze for two-and-a-half hours with tbe assinanor of Johnstown Township firefighters Tbe building was vacant al tbe rime of the Nate, and no one was reported hurt The flames were contained in the ceiling for tbe most part, firefighters said, and tbe building mainly suffered smoke damage. A monetary estimate of Ute damage was not available, nor was the cause of the fire. Stereo* stolen from Cartton vehicles CARLTON TWP — Stereos were reported stolen recently from two vehicles in Carlton Township. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. Tbe more recent theft look place between 3 p m. Tuesday. Nov. 1. and 7 p.m. tbe next day. deputies said. _ A $76 stereo was stolen from a pickup truck parked in a driveway oo Coals Grove Road, police said. Tbe vehicle reportedly wm unlocked. The Ober theft ocmxred between 7 pan. Oct 27 imd 4 pun the next day. deputies said. In that case, a SI SO stereo was taken from a car parked on Barber Road, they said. Thar vehicle also reportedly was unlocked. Couple arrested on assault charges HASTINGS — A Hastings couple were arrested Sunday evening on charges of assaulting each other and vioiaring mutual restraining orders. Hastings City Ffoiice said. Tte two allegedly got Imo a light during an argument al the couple's home on Bond Street. Police said the man grabbed tbe woman's amt. twined it and bent it up behind her back. The woman reportedly hit the man on tbe top of the bead several times. Officers said the couple are under a restraining order that prohibits them from assaulting, beating, molesting or wounding each other. One-car crash injures area residents hope TWP — A Delton teenager and a Grand Rapids woman were but in a one-car crash last Thursday oo Oris Lake Road north of Keller Road, said troopers at the Michigan Stale Police post. Beverly L Sills. 32. was driving south oo Olis Lake al 5:45 p m when sbe lost control SWINDLERS ARE CALLING of her vehicle, police said. A witness told tnxpers the car came around a bend in tbe road and Nt some loose gravel or some ruts in tbe road. The driver over corrected, lost control of the car. and it went Imo the ditch and rolled over, the witness said. Sills md her passenger. Rebecca Beardslee. 13, of 7245 Mullen Road, who police said was not wearing a seal belt, both were injured in the crash. They were taken to Pennock Hospital where Beardslee was treated and released. SUU was transferred to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo where she was listed PART TIME JOBS for qualify­ ing Barry County, Adult Educa­ tion and Alternative Education Students, ages 16-21. Call 945-9545 extension 17. leave RECEPTIONIST/ SECRETARY Immediate opening for full-time position at community mental health agen­ cy. Seeking motivated, enthu­ siastic person with ability to deal with the public. Applicant must possess good telephone skills, communication skills, word processing skills and knowledge of general office procedures. Experience preferred. Send resume to: Barry County Community Menial Health Services, 915 West Green Street, Hastings, Michigan 49058. No Phone calls. EOE prison. A Dec. 1 pre-trial was scheduled. • A 19-year-old man accused of breaking into a house in Nashville in July pleaded She is charged with two counts of breaking into an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. She faces a charge of entering a house without breaking into it. which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a S2.5OO fine She is also charged with maliciously destroying more than $100 worth of property in one of the homes, which is punishable by up to four years in prison or a S2.000 fine, or both. She stood mute to those charges in September and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. • A 38-year-old Middleville man convicted of committing larceny in a building was senierccd to 12 months in jail and three years of probation. Paul L. Green was also ordered to pay $200 in restitution and $4,000 in fines and costs. Green pleaded guilty in September to the larceny charge as pan of a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a breaking and entering charge that was pending against in very good condition. Sbe was also ticketed for driving loo fast for conditions, police said. Four teens hurt in roll-over crash THORNAPPLE TWP. — Four area terriers were hurt Oct. 23 in a roll-over accident oo WNtneyville Road south of 108th Street, sard deputies al Ihe Barry County Sheriffs Don't be fooled by appearances! Ask questions and confirm the information before you spend any money. For a tree copy ol the brochure. Swindlers are Calling, call 800-621-3570, or 800-572-9400 (m IMinots) | Department. Kevin K. Rhines. 18. of Grand Rapids, was driving north on Whitney vide at 735 p.m when he went of the east edge of the road before rolling the car. deputies said. Rhines lold deputies be had gotten too close lo the edge of the road and his lire caught the edge of the pavement He jerked the car back toward the center of the road and lost control of the vehicle, he said. Rhines was injured in the crash, as were his passengers. Amber A ley. 15. of 6355 WNtneyville. Middleville; Allison Lesen. 15. of Caledonia, and Roger Perez. 18, of 8250 Parmalee Road. Middleville. They were all taken to Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids where they were treated and released. Deputies said Aley. Lesen and Perez were not wearing seat belts. I � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-11-17.pdf 3b19f894300a84066a371392c9e34994 PDF Text Text hastikgs public library 17: s on -at s' .,. . . u. s.-^lga__ Luke Haywood wins FFA award See Page 2 Solid waste terms defined House numbers size debated See Page 2 See Page 3 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 Has Ings DANNER THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17. 1804 VOLUME 140. NO 40 PRICE 25* Hastings to revive famous ‘54 parade by EUUw Glbert Assisum; Editor Hastings first Christna* parade 40 yean ago attracted new* reporter* from near and far. and even national radio personalities of that era. Arthur Godfrey and Garry Moore, were talking about it. Coverage of the parade appeared in Life magazine. What made that parade so unusual was that commercialism was out and Christ was in. The theme was "Putting Christ Back Imo Christmas." Next month. the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce will try to revive some of that true meaning of Christmas nostalgia by giv­ ing this year's parade the same kind of theme. Two people involved in that original effort in 1954, Genevieve Struble and Robert Sherwood, will be honored this year as parade grand marshals in downtown Hastings Saturday afternoon. Dec. 3. Struble said neing named a Christmas pa­ rade grand marshal is one of the most excit­ ing things that has ever happened to her. Struble said. BylMflT.Youug Editor A* Mtamtantive areistm and secretary io the Hastings dty manager and director </ public service* win be hired sometime next month. The City Council Monday evening ap­ proved. on a 5-3 vose. hiring a person for mat new post at an annual salary of between $20,000 and $25,000. but there was consid­ erable discussion about the idea of doing it at all. Some council member* argued that the dty doesn't have the money in tts sight bud­ get to handle such a new position and that the salary is too high when most clerical people make a lot les* money Mayor Pro Tern Frank Campbell said that ever since Hastings has switched from the weak mayor to dty manager form of gov­ ernment. "We’re spending a bundle of money just getting started.. How many people do we need to run this dty?" Campbell said that when the referendum on the dty manager form of government came up in the dty election a year ago. he voted against it because Ik **red it would lead to added costs. Howard Penrod. who was hired as Hast­ ings first dty manager last August, toid the council that he has received 77 applications Genevieve Strutlie Robert Sherwood Tm honored." Sherwood sad. Phil Shubert was the director ot the I lut­ ing* Chamber 40 yean ago and "he got this Idea about having a parade with the thought of " Putting Christ Back Into Christmas.* that was the theme ot it." Struble said. "It was a new idea (at the lime) said Sher­ wood. "Who had ever heard ot litis beforeT Sherwood said when Sbuben first men­ tioned the idea to him. It took Mm five or 10 minutes while hearing the details to say he thought it would be a great idea When Strunk was asked if she thought ihe parade idea would be successful. 'Genevieve being Genevieve said, absolutely, nghi away," Sherwood said Sherwood was on the chamber board al that time. Before that he had served as cham­ ber president and had hired Shubert for the director's position. "We were lucky to have Mm (Shubert)." Sherwood said. Shubert later went to work for IBM. Struble was able to locale Shubert recently to ask him if he would come back to Hastings and participate in thia year’s See HUIADE, continued pap 3 for the administrative 4*sKtant/secretary post, but he has not let applicants know bow much the job will be worth He recom­ mended to council that ihe job pav between $9.60 and $12 per hour. Campbell asked why the salary could be a bit les*, like $7 per hour Penrod said current City Hall staff now make between $7 and $11.90 an hour. He further maintained that the person he is seek­ ing for this new post would be much more than a clerk. "The position will be a lot more like an executive secretary.' Penrod said 'For ex­ ample. he or she would manage a computer network. Tm not looking for an entry level person to tram." he added Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum called ihe hiring an unbudgeted expenditure and said. "I can t justify the expenditure. It was my understanding that you (Penrod) were going to work with existing staff." The city manager said the current staff is too busy to do extra work for him and be doesn't believe it is wise to pay him to do clerical work that needs to be done. "I really need somebody." be said. "I’m basically even doing my own typing.’ Ketchum replied. "We obviously were short sighted in our planning. I just warn to tell you where I m coming from." Couc'dwoman Miriam White, however, agreet with Penrod "Ytu shouldn't have to depend on the clerk' office (for help)." she said. Sb.* added that the administrative assistant and executive secretary also would work for Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield, so a portion of the new person's salary could be taken from the water budget, in addition to the contingency fund. "Last November, the citizens voted on a new charter and adopted a new form of government." White said. "We didn't know what to expect. "He (Penrod) fed* that he needs this per­ son and feels that it's a fair and equitable price. I don’t see why we shouldn't go along wi:h him. We hired him Let's give it a try." Mayor Mary Lou Gray said. "I think Howard's dixie his homework as far as the salary range goes. There isn't a dty manager (in Michigan) with a $7 an hour secretary "As long a* we expect many things from him we must supply the office and staff... We didn't know what the demands of the job would be." But Campbell said. "The city manager ought to help us keep expenses down... Be­ cause this is new. a transition, it seems like we’re spending, spending, spending." Campbell said that the dry hired Penrod al about $5,000 more than what it planned to spend annually for a city manager and it agreed to let him have use of a dty car. "Hiring an executive secretary to a little bit much." he commented. Gray replied that the new position is an investment and that the dty might be spending more now in order to save money later. She added that the dty spent a little more than it planned to in order to get Pen­ rod because he has a wealth of experience a* former dty manager for Charlotte. "We all expect a lot out of a city man­ ager." said Councilman David Jasperse. "We want him to accomplish all the things we couldn’t over the years. "The amount of work it will take in the beginning is more than it will be one or two years from now. You need more people be­ cause we're starting from scratch. "I don’t have a problem with Howard hir­ ing someone be feels he needs... I don't think the salary is out of line for a professional person... He shouldn't be typing his own let­ ters on his computer." About the added expense to the budget. Set COUNCIL, continued page 2 County-landfill host agreement negotiations may begin soon NaaaBi may be seal la wriasa fan* » Bab Casey ** 2325 CtiawgriHf Acad. Haadao. Midi. 4405* DrnBar far iraimiri a April IS. 18*5. More NEWS BRIEFS appear on page 2 by Jaaa Gallup Staff Wnltr Attorney* for both tide* *ooo may meet to nefottatc a contract between Barry County and Harting* Sanitary Service, alto called a "boat" agreement, **y* Barry County Commrwjooe. Bob Wenger Wenger raid the county "tart force" working on the contract ha* given it* poaukm to it* attorney. Dougla* Donnell He hope* the attorney* for both tide* will meet a* toon a* their schedules permit Wenger, who alto tiu on the Barry Cosauy Solid Wane Planning Committee, which gather* infer.naooo on amendment* to the county * solid wane plan, gave a statu* report on all amendment requests to the solid waste plan. The amendment requested by Hantngs Sanitary Service, which would allow n to accept waste from a dozen surrounding counties, is in limbo after being rejected unanimously by the County Board When the Solid Waste Comtnitee is notified officially of the amendment s rejection, it has 30 days to return the amendment to the County Board for final disposition The committee may or may not make cnanges based on the reasons for rejection given by the county board The amendment dies if it is rejected by the County Board a second time, a virtual certainty, since every hoard member and potential board member except one has publicly opposed IL If it were approved by the county, it would go to each township and village in the county along with the City of Hastings for action, with a two-third* majority of approval necessary for passage. Any change in the solid waste plan of a count - goes to the director of the Michigan Department of Natural Reaources for f'nal approval Besides the HSS amendment, three more amendments have been given to the committee for uudy and recomircndation Pitsch Companies. Browning Ferris International (BH) and Wane Management Inc all have applied for an amendment, but each of these are asking to take solid waste out of the county Pitsch and Waste Management are asking to take "special waste." usually construction debris and contaminated soils, and BH is asking for up io 100 percent of Barry Couay's solid wssie. Pitsch is the furthen along the in the process, since the committee deals with amendments a* they are presented to them. Wenger said. P4*ch has received recommended approval from the Solid Wane Cc.nmilee, and awaits action by the County Board BH is being studied, and Waste Management is "some further back down the line." Wenger said Wenger reports that despite proposals for changes in handling the solid waste stream See SOLID WASTE, cont. page 2 One injured in crash One person was Injured and two escaped Injury shortly after 12:30 pm. yesterday (Nov 16) when a truck driven by a 16-year-old Hastings girt rear-ended a car driven by BH Whitesei ot Middte vtlle The driver of the truck was taken to Pennock Hospital and her condition has not been released Whitesei and his passenger. Mike Meinke also ot Middleville, were uninjured in the crash Michigan State Police officer Arm Smith said the driver of the truck attempted to pass the car. but pulled back Into the right lane upon seeing the double yellow line in the road She then hit the Whitesei car and sent both vehicles Into the swamp beside the road. Smith said, addng that a ticket will be issued Smith, from the Hastings Post, said this was another example of how seat belts save lives because the occupant of both vehicles wore thrown around in the double roll-over accident �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17. 1994 News Briefs Village Players plan holiday play The Village Players of MaMleville will present a one-act play "Merry f'hmunas - PiuhOe immediately alter the annual Chnumas parade Satur­ day ahenuxm, Dec. I. The parade will Mep oil al I pm and a a ill end at the Middleville tinned MethodiM Church parting kx. ahere the Lams Club will serve hoi chocolate and Santa will mate an appearance Ihe half hour play then will start inside the church. There will be a free-will donalion taken and a dulled animal will be ac­ cepted (or distribution by Love Inc Home ownership seminar planned A lass-pan scries on home ownership will be held from 6:30 to 9 30 p.m on successive Thursdays. Dec I and H. al ihe Harry County Cooperative Eslensaxi Service office Hi Ihe Courts A Law Building in downtown Hastings The seminar, sponsored by Ihe Mxhigan Stale University Cooperative tslcnsMwi Service, deals with all aspects of buying and owning a home The seminar is free of charge For more mfontutxm. call the tilensxm office al 948-4862 Holiday basket signup under way Barry County families that need a helping hand over the upcoming holidays are urged to sign up for holiday bwstr.. by cienacting Love Inc or Barry C-sriy Ik-partmcnt of Social Ser .w-es bamiliev usualls mail in holiday sign up ffipx. but that has been delayed this year Direct contact can help Love lac. or the DSS match the basket givers more quxLI, with recipients Sieve Reid, esectnive director of Love Inc . said u n not necessary to be a DSS clwnl Hi order to qualify for ihe holiday basket program Prspie may sign up al Love Inc . .305 S. Michigan 5-e . between 10 a m and 2pm Monde.) through Today or al the DSS office. 555 W. Woodlawn during regular business hours on weekdays Bridal show set at Expo Center A bridal show. sponsored by J-Ad Graphics, will be held from 12:30 »□ 5 p.m. Saturday at the Barry County Expo Center on M-37 between Middleville and Hastings There will be a bridal fashion show at 2 p.m that will include fashk'ns for the bnde and groom, mother of the bnde. mother of the groom. bridal anetdants. groomsmen and cruise attire. Many booth display s from a number of area ex­ hibitors aho can be seen Fashions will be by Royal Weddings of Eastbrook Mail. JC Penney of Hawings and Dunhill Tuxedo of Grand Rapid* The show will be open to the public and admission will he free. Historical Society will meet tonight The Barn Coaray Htttorscwl Socrety wdl men at 7 30 totughl (ThundHy. Nov 17) « the Wren Funeral Home. 1401 N. Broadway. Hwings Das id Ik ten will present die program. *«h Profound Sorrow — The Viclorun Home Funeral, a joumes into the Pau " The hisuraal axmy s meetings pro­ grams ox) events all are open to the publx DDA Board meets today The Hastings Downtown Develop­ ment Authority Board will have a regular meeting at 4 p m this afternoon (Thursday. Nov 17) al City Hall Coun­ cil Chambers Country music is Showcase feature .An evening of country music featuring Country " Home Jones and Donna Albright will be held in the Musicians Showcase at 6 30 tonight at Arby’s Restaurant in Hastings Jones, a veteran singer and wxigwnter from Lake Odessa, has released numerous albums and has sung at area csent-v such as the Hastings SummcrfeM and Prairieville Oid-Fashioned Farm Days Albnght is a country singer from Coldwarer who will be making her first Showcase appearance She also has per formed *! &e Prairieville Farm Days. Seating for the Show*, ase events are on a first-come, first-served basis Hastings students having coat drive The Hastings High School Student Council is sponsoring a “Give a Kid a Coat” drive for children tn the area The dove started last Monday and will continue through Wednesday. Nov. 23. Coats mav be dropped off at the Stu­ dent Services office at the high school. Holiday lighting contest planned The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce again will sponsor a holiday lighting contest to encourage area businesses and res idems to brighten the season Judging and recognition will be in two separate categories, residential and business The chamber has adopted the theme “Keeping Christ in Christmas” for its three days of pre holiday activities Dec. 2-4 and the annual parade will be at 2 p m. Saturday. Dec 3. The theme was chosen in honor of the widely publicized holiday celebration with the same theme in Hastings 40 years ago To register a home or business in the contest, call the chamber office al 945-2454 by Nov 30. A framed certificate will be awarded to the “Best of Theme" residential win­ ner. Business entries will vie for the traveling plaque Feed Store show set for Saturday The Feed Store Players autumn per­ formance of “Fairy Tales. Fables and Folklore" will be held at 7 p.m. Satur­ day al the Lakewood High School auditorium The Feed Store Players, sponsored by the Lake Odessa Feed Store and Literary Society, are a group of area people who enjoy entertaining the community with a program of humor, music, storytelling and ad-lib wit. The p. 'grams are based loosely on old-time radio broadcasts, complete with commercials, skits, musical satire and dramatic readings The Feed Store productions, of which there are three each year. tre written and produced by Jim Kinsey and Nina Steed They are loosely based on Garrison Keillor’s popular radio program. “A Prairie Home Companion.*' Freeport Sunday alcohol sales OK Packaged liquor soon can be sold legally in the village of Freeport as a result of a vote taken at a recent town meeting Herbert and Nadine Smelker. owners of Our Village General, made the re­ quest of the Village Council Oct. 3 io be able to sell alcohol starting at noon Sundays Council held a town meeting that at­ tracted about 50 residents With some people not in attendance casting votes, the final tally was 47 m favor of the SmelKers’ request and 30 opposed The Village Council then voted nar­ rowly to approve a new ordinance that would allow the sa'x*. ‘Miracle Worker’ is this weekend Hastings High School students will dramatize the life of Helen Keller in a production of “The Miracle Worker" at 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the lecture ML The play focuses on teacher Anne Sullivan s work with the blind and deaf prt. The cast will include Sheri Kenfield as Helen. Jodie Songer as Annie, Jordan Karas as Kate. Sharyn Kauffman as Aunt Ev. Teague O'Mara as Capt Keller. Kevm Cooney as James. Ken Allyn as Vmey. Aaron Gregory as Anagnos. Shawn Hill as Percy. Betsey Acker as Sarah and John Hill. Leslie Memman. Robin Acker. Jennifer Ogden. Syndi Goodenough. Misha Neil. Trixie Buskirk and Amy Merritt. who is assis­ tant condcuctor Tickets are available from cast members, at the school office and at the door on (he night of the performance Chamber plans auction, dance The public is invited to a pre-holiday auction, dance -nd karaoke party, spon­ sored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Hastings Country Club "Sound Express" will provxk' music for the dance and karaoke entertainment Jim Lumbert of Appletree Auctioneer­ ing will conduct the auction, with items ranging from a doll hou*e to crystal plat­ ters. gift certificates and an electric blower-vac Dorothy Conklin is chairwoman of the event Dress will be casual, business­ type attire, but n<H teans and sweatshirts. Tickets, at $10 per person, arc available at four Hastings locations the chamber office. 118 E Court St.. River Bend Travel. 533 W State St.; J-Ad Graphics. 1952 N Broadway, and Miller Real Estate. 149 W Slate St Luke Haywood wins FFA agriscience contest Luke Haywood of Hastings was named the winner in the national FFA’s Agriscicnce Stu­ dent Recognition program during a special awards ceremony at the 67th National FFA Convent ion Haywood, whose project was "Evaluating Tillage Methods. Fertilization Applications, and Nitrification Inhibitors on Zea mays Yields." has been awarded $7,000 in cash scholarships and a plaque for achieving the honor of winner in the national agriscience program competition with seven other fi lalists He is a member of the Hastings FF chapter. Haywood began his agriscicnce project as a freshman in high school and has run his studies for the past four yean. His expenmental consisted of 12 different corn test plots replicated in three separate areas on the family farm over four years In it. he studied and compared different tillage methods, nitrification inhibitors and nitrogen applications With the data collected, he was able to compare yields and economic returns of the different plots. Haywood is serving as state president of the Michigan FFA association. He previously served as Hastings chapter president for three years, as well as the Region Five 1993-94 president He was elected to the state's top post in March at the Slate FFA Convention, where he was also awarded the State Star Fanner award and the top Dairy Proficiency award for 1994 Luke. 19. is the son of Larry and Ellen Haywood, of Hastings. He lives on a 500-acre. 100-cow dairy farm and has suited his own herd of 40 registered and grade Hols­ tein* and Brown Swiss. He is a freshman at Michigan Stale Univer­ sity. with a dual major in animal science and crop and soil science. Haywood and Darin Mann of Parma. Idaho, were two of eight national finalists who competed for top honors at the convention. The remaining finalists each received $3,000 in scholarships. The Agriscicnce Student Recognition pro­ gram recognizes secondary students in agrisctence who are pursuing an academically challenging course of study focused on apply SOUD WASTE, cont from Page Luke Haywood with his awards from the FFA Agriscience Student Recognition Program. ing scientific principles and emerging technologies in an agricultural enterprise. The Agriscicnce Student Recognition pro­ gram is sponsored by the Agricultural Group of Monsanto Company of St. Louis. Mo.. as a special project of the National FFA Founda­ tion. Inc. I at the state level, the Department of Natural Resources, there have been no changes in the laws in the recent past. One of the more controversial proposals being talked about by senior officials ot the DNR would allow free flow of solid waste within three or four regions in the state, nullifying the solid waste plans now in place in each county. At the federal level, legislation in the U.S. House that would have allowed governors in some states to control the flow of solid waste Imo their states was killed in the U. S. SchafdtlttW any changes now will wail for tie new congress. Wenger said. Present law allows solid waste from any state to be transported io any other Wenger said be also sees many legal tests for a recent Supreme Court decision called the Carbone jase In that decision, the high court held that controlling the flow of solid waste, not only interstate, but intra-county. interfered with commerce, and was not allowed. Most counties want some form of flow control of the waste stream. Wenger said. For example. Kent and Jackson counties have incinerators to bum waste, and Kent officials have required that area waste haulers bring all of their trash io the incinerators In the wake of the Carbone decision. Kent County officials have signed contracts with its major haulers who agree to bring a specified amount to the incinerator, but then deliver the remainder to the Kent County landfill. In Jackson County, a commissioner who talked to Wenger recently said his county has subsidized its incinerator, but could not continue to support it financially. He predicted that they would try M privatize the incinerator. In addition to the contract between the county and HSS. Hastings and Carlton townships also will negotiate their own “host" contracts with the landfill owners, since the facility is located in those townships as well as the county. "Hastings Township has sent a letter to the commissioners." Wenger said. "I don't know the board's feeling, but I believe those are township issues, best bandied by the townships. "We spent about two years here (on the landfill issue)." Wenger observed. ' and I think we re awful close to where we started. The only bright rpnt is the contract between the county and the landfill. We haven't made any progress on the amendment at all." COUNCIL J asperse said. "The contingency fund is there when the council feels it needs to be used. The money is there for contingencies... This is an opportunity to do something for Hastings. If were not happy with it at the end of the budget year, we can change it." Penrod reiterated his feelings that the city cannot simply hire a clerk at a lower or en­ try-level wage. "I do feel this person has to have back­ ground and not be fresh out of high school." he said "I'm not in the habit of asking for something that's a Cadillac." He added that if he had a choice between the assistant and the car. he would take the assistant. He also said it is unlikely that be will hire the new person at S12 an hour Voting against a motion to approve the hire at Penrod's suggested wage scale “ere Campbell. Ketchum and Evelyn Brower. Voting in favor were Gray. J asperse. White. Robert May and Harold Hawkins. Joe B learn was absent Define Your Terms: Solid waste words at a glance by Jean Gallup Staff Writer New words and descriptions appear in dealing with any issue, and solid waste handling in Barry County has been the subject of much discussion and heated debate. What follows is an explanation of some of the common terms used in connection with solid waste m Barry County. Act 641: » The law that covers all aspects of polid waste collection and disposal in the State of Michigan. Administered by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Barry County Solid Waste Plan: Required for each county by the state through Act 641. the plans covers all aspects of olid waste in a county. The plans have several stipulations that the counties must meet, including capacity for several yean for its residents. Barry County Solid Waste Oversight Committee: A board appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners, this committee developed the Barry County solid waste plan. It oversees the plan to assure that the county is in compliance with Act 641. The makeup of the board is set by the state, with representatives from the field of environmental health, public health, the public, a user of the landfill, someone in the waste hauling business, and so on. Barry County Solid Waste Planning Committee: A panel appointed by the Barry County Board of Commissioners for a two-year term to gather information on any amendment proposals to the solid waste plan. It too. has its members set by state criteria. Solid waste amendment: A request io modify the anginal solid waste plan. An amendment can be requested by any business or municipality, and must follow a standard procedure, also set by law. Host agreement: If a governmental unit has a landfill situated inside its borders, it is the landfill's "host." The County of Barry and Hastings and Carlton townships are considered hosts of Hastings Sanitary Services, since all or part of it lies in those areas. A host agreement is a contract between the governmental unit and the landfill owners, and as such is not easily set aside by a change in a law. Host Agreement Task Force: Appointed by lhe Barry County Board of Commissioners to negotiate a contract with the owners of the local landfill. MRF: A “Material Recovery Facility," which takes is all non-toxic solid waste from an area, recycles what can be reclaimed, and sends the rest to an incinerator or landfill. Transfer station: Designated by the state as a place where local haulers bring their solid waste where it is collected and then sent to landfills or incinerators. A landfill may or may ikx be designated as a transfer station Status of solid waste amendment proposals: Hastings Sanitary Service amcadment: The Detroit-based landfill in Barry County has asked to be allowed to compete for solid waste from up to 12 surrounding counties. The request is now waiting to go back to the Solid Waste Committee for action after an initial rejection by the Barry County Board of Commissioners. Pitsch Companies amendment: Cleared from (he Solid Waste Commitec with a recommendation to approve the exporting of special waste from Barry County, it is waiting for action by the County Board. Browning Ferris International amendment: Being studied by the Solid Waste Committee, BFI wants to be able to compete for 100 percent of Barry County's solid waste for export to another county. Waste Management Inc. amendment: Also asking to take special waste out of the coun’y. Waste Management is the last to apply for an amendment. The proposal is with the Solid Waste Committee, but will wait its turn. Sheriff’s applications sought People interested in being being considered for appointment to the Barry County Sheriffs post have until 5 p.m. Friday. Dec. 2. to apply. Applications arc being accepted at the Barry County Clerk's office at the courthouse in Hastings. Current Sheriff David Wood is retiring at the end of the year after 31 years with the department He has served as sheriff for nearly 20 years. The person who succeeds Wood will fill the remainder of his term, which expires Dec. 31. 1996. and must be a resident of the county. State law provides for a panel made up of the Barry County Prosecutor. County Clerk and Probate Judge to fill the vacancy until Wood's term expires. After that, voters will elect the sheriff. County Clerk Nancy Boersma said lhe panel members hope Wood's replacement can begin serving Jan. I. 1995. The panel plans to meet in early December to review the applications and set up appointments for interviews with prospective < ndidates. she said. The panel plans to conduct interviews on Thursday. Dec. 8. and if more time is needed <x) Saturday. Dec. 10. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 17. 1994 — Page 3 Northeastern students Native Americans for a day Am DeHoog's first grade class al Northeastern Elementary in Hastings had the chance to make Native American head dresses to help them recognize the spirit of the first Thanksgiving. The turkey feathers came Iron. Tom Otto's PARADE continued from page I 40Ui anniversary parade, hut he regretfully declined because he had plans io be in Hands. Struble recalls that when Shubert came to Sherwood* office to talk about the idea of hiving lhe first Christmas parade, (when Sherwood had his own insurince agency and she wra tris secretary) Shubert explained all the "details of keeping lhe Christian theme, with everything pertaining ic Christ's birth and so forth "And he (Shuben) tqrned to me and said. ■Would you do the publicity for me? I said. •Sure DI do H and Bob (Sherwood) was very kind io give me extra time. 1 was supposed io be doing insurance work "1 got correspondence out that you would­ n't believe," Struble said. "The first letter went to the Arthur Godfrey Show That same day s business a letter went to the Garry Moore Show and then ail the radio stations around. You must remember, there were not traveling TV outfits in that day and age — it was radio. There was no one to cotr? with a TV camera The reporter* showed up from all over. Grand Rapdr. Bat­ tie Creek. Kalan^voo. Lansing. "Each store had display window they used molly for the theme The fellows from the ratfio stations judged all of (hose The night of the parade every single com­ mercial light was off. The town was in total blackness all over (io enhance the lights on the floats). We even got the street lights dinned." Struble said. "The parade was in the evening, fairly close to Christmas It was impressive. We bad absolute cooperation from all the churches, merchants and organizations.' Sherwood said. "It was a big deal ..Rotary was pan of it Kiwams was part of it "Merchants dosed their stores for two hours." The parade was all put together down at Tyden Part and came up that just that tittle spur on Broadway and went the full length of State Street The weather was even beautiful." Struble recalled "Every float was self-propelled, nothing showed the float was built right over the mechanism that was propelling it The drivers could see out Bale openings in the skirts. So we had no tractors. trucks or any­ thing of that sort." Each float also had its own lighting. 'The churches al! participated and the floats were beautiful.' The first float had two little angels holding long musical horns. "It was gorgeous. We had two floats - of choirs and then there was a float with the manager scene ' She can't remember them all. "It was really very impressive." Sherwood agreed. "1 was amazed." Local people thought it was "just fabulous." Struble said. 'So many of the younger people remarked about it who had little children that it was the true meaning of Christmas There wasn't any commercialism in it at ail. Many of them remarked what a wonderful thing it was to do something like that. "Phil. Bob and I were son of riding on cloud trine.' Struble said. Members of the Hastings Elks carried bunring torches, said Sherwood, who also Turkey Farm in Middleville, and were washed and trimmed by the teacher before the children glued them to head bands, Dodie Dunkelberger and Peg Hemmerting arranged for the feathers lor the children carried a torch in one of the early holiday paodea. "There were thousands of people in this town the night of the parsde. It wi just jammed. No parking was allowed on State Street that night (to facilitate parade watch­ ers)...There were people packed right from the edge of the curb clear back to the stores, all the way up and down State Street," Stru­ ble said. Radio announcer Hugh Harper estimated the crowd to be 15.000, Sherwood said. "They came from all over to witness this... It was a blow against commercialism. "Really. 1 just can't tell you enough how exciting it was." he said. "We had the coop­ eration of everybody in town. Il's something Hastings should always be proud of.” Sher­ wood said "One of th: <Mng* that interested me very much were lhe little quips that Godfrey said and Gary Moore said about what we were do­ ing: a tiny little town hidden in the middle of Michigan. Hastings. Michigan ... Here we've got Arthur Godfrey telling this and we’ve got Garry Moore saying this, so we had national coverage. "Struble said. A picture of the parade appeared in Life magazine. Sherwood said. "We were wrinen up ail over." "It was a tot of fan to do. Everyone coop­ erated right to the minute. There was no pushy let's do this, that and lhe other thing' and spoil the theme." she said. "Bob Sherwood was very kind to give me all of that extra time (to work on the parade). Struble said. "He even let me use the office at night for correspondence Sherwood said he was involved with lhe planning stage of the first parade, helping Shubert and Struble. Cooperation of everyone tn the city was a key as well as having the regular lighting turned off during the parade. Sherwood said After the parade, area choirs amassed on the Courthouse lawn in downtown Hastings and sang Christmas carols. Sherwood re­ members "It was a show." "The more churches that participate. the more beautiful the parade can be," Struble said of this year's event. They both invite everyone to attend this year’s parade. Struble Sherwood was Struble's boss for 18 yean at the Sherwood Agency, which he sold to Bob Stack when Sherwood joined National Barit of Hastings. Struble said she plans to keep her license io sell insurance for two more yean. She oc­ casionally still helps out at Gordon Ironsid­ es' insurance agency. "I enjoy it. I enjoy being with people and helping people with their insurance prob­ lems. Once you are really concerned insur­ ance agent it never gets out of your blood. I tried a couple of times to pull away from it. It s interesting and it's different." she said. "When I first started, there were three manuals, fire, auto and commercial. Home­ owners hadn't even been thought of. Now every company has five or six (manuals) We have just gobs of manuals to put up with... ITr still fun." She ba 5een active in the First United Methodist Church in Hastings and still sub­ stitute* in the church office when needed. She's been a member there since 1941 when she transferred her membership from lhe Nashville Methodist Church. In Hastings, she served as lay leader for three yean and has served on various committees. During World War II. Struble also played the pipe organ at church when the regular organist had to be away. Struble still teaches piano and organ and is responsible for three guardianships through Probate Court. Being devoted to various aspects of du in­ surance Held has been her bailiwick since 1948. she said. She said she's very interested in the new Christian book store in town and served as lhe hostess during the grand opening when the Barlows opened it in downtown Hast­ ings "This is something this town really needed for a long, long time and I was glad to see it come." Struble was bom in Hastings, at her par­ ents' home where they lived until she was three. They moved io the Charlotte area for a short time and then to Nashville. Valedictorian of her high school class in Nashville, Struble attended Davenport Col­ lege before moving to Hastings. Struble's fust work experience began at the age of 12 in her fiber's Nashville florist shop. She worked for Consumers Power when she first came to Hastings in 1940. Then she was employed at National Bank of Hastings for five years. For a short time she worked for Chester Hodges al tris jewelry store for about five months after working at the bank. In 1948. she joined Sherwood at his insurance agency and retired in 1913. Sherwuod Also a Hastings native. Sherwood, a far­ mer chairman of the board of National Bank of Hastings for many years, has earned recognition for his service to both the bank­ ing industry and the community. Sherwood joined his father in the insur­ ance business in 1946. He sold the business in 1965. He was ruaned to the board of direc­ tors of National Bank of Hastings in 1964 and assumed the presidency the following When be retired from active participation in the bank's daily operations in 1990, Sherwood continued as chairman of the board. He has been active in civic affairs, serving on the Hastings City Planning Commission for 16 years and the Barry County Building Authority. In addition to lhe Chamber. Sherwood has served as president of several organizations over the years, including Hast­ ing* Kiwanis and the Hastings YMCA. He has been a longtime member of lhe YWCA Board of Directors. He is a farmer secretary of the Barry County Republican Committee. In 1993, Sherwood was named "Banker of they Year" by the Board of Trustees of the Robert M. Perry School of Banking in Mt Pleasant. The school is sponsored by the Michigan Bankers Association and located at Central Michigan University's School of Business Administration. Sherwood is also a former president of the Michigan Bankers Association and was a member of the Leadership Council of the American Bankers Association. He also served as a director aid member of the execu­ tive committee of the Michigan Sate Cham­ ber of Commerce Aaron Lambert helps Amber McClelland with her Native American head drees. The firs! grade students of Ann DeHoog's ciass designed their own head dresses, pasted them on paper, and then glued them on doth. They all made fine Native Americans for a day No important issues for lame duck’ legislature by Nick HoffMBB W Staff Writer The Slate Legislature is working in lame duck" sessions to put its affairs in order before the start of a new term in January, area lawmakers said. Sen. Jack Welborn and Rep. Bob Bender told a Legislative Coffee audience at the County Seat restaurant Monday that no important issue* are on the agenda, though. "Tiere s just not going to be many subs antive things done in the lame duck serai jn." Bender said. Welborn said the Senate is scheduled to meet Nov. 29 to consider continuing the crxrection* system's boot camp program beyond March, when it is scheduled to expire. The House and the Senate will both need to grapple with reforming the legislature s pension system in the weeks after Thanksgiving, Welborn said. "We've got to put some stops on it io slow the process down — especially when we've got people coming in under term limitations, with the rapid turnover," he said. If nothing is done. Bender said, the cost to the stale will be "staggering ' He said the state has already had to budget an extra SI million for pensions as a direct result of term limits having been passed. "While they (lawmakers) are not eligible for a pension until they're 55, they're eligible for health care coverage from the dale they leave for the rest of their life," Bender said. Welborn said his correction* committee is trying to get a proposed partnership between the stale and the Sheriff* Association completed before January "What we're trying to do is put non­ violent property offenders who are sent to lhe prison system into a county jail setting." be said. Under the agreement, lhe state would pay money to countie* to keep the prisoners, he said. This would free up space in lhe prisons for more dangerous criminal*. Il would also provide a better opportunity to turn non-violen; offenders around, many of whom rotate through the prison system in les* than a year without being exposed to any rehabilitative programs, he said. "We need to make some adjustment in those area* and have some alternative correction* programs," Welbom said. Without them, he said, the state will be faced with "tremendous" growth of the corrections system and increasing needs for more prisons. Another issue that may be resolved in the lame duck sessions is a controversy between bankers and insurance companies. Welborn said the issue centers on certain banks being allowed by court order to sell insurance. He said be thinks the parties have worked out some sort of compromise. Rep.-elect Terry Geiger, who will replace Bender when he retires from ihe House at the end of this term, also was at the meeting. He said there is a small group of freshman legislators coming into the next session, and they are working together to set up their staffs, get organized and get their office* running. He said the new lawmakers also are preparing lists of committee* they would like to be appointed to when they join the legislature. "A lot of that really has more to do with what the speaker prefer* in terms of appointments and assignments than what you actually request." Geiger said. He said he is interested in serving on committees like agriculture, corrections, business and finance, education and local government. Mark Howe, of Congressman Vera Ehlers* office, said the congressman is entering a "very exciting" time because he Is part of the new Republican majority in the House of Representatives. Congressman Newt Gingrich will be lhe new speaker of the House and he has appointed Ehlers to serve on a 10-person transition team to help the Republicans get ready to take control of the House next year. Howe said. He said the transition will be more like a "transformation." however, because the Republicans are planning to change how Congress operates. "What the majority is going to try to do is put everything on a level playing field," Howe said. The first step will be to change the structure of the House's operations, he said, then introduce reforms outlined in the Republicans' "Contract with America." These include a balanced budget amendment, a line item veto for the president and making legislators live under the same laws that they enact. New house in Hastings may need big numbers for safety by David T. Ymmg Editor New residences in Hastings will be re­ quired to have large, easy-to-read bouse numbers if a proposed city ordinance amendment is passed by the City Council. The amendment was referred to City At­ torney James Fisher for study. Fisher is ex­ pected to come up with a suggestion at the council's next meeting Nov. 28. The idea was brought up at Monday s council meeting because emergency services personnel ray that sometimes they cannot see the house number* from the street be­ cause they are too small or they arc the same color a* the house If fire, police or ambu­ lance personnel can t rc.d the house num­ bers. their response time in a crisis will be slower. City Manager Howard Penrod said. "If you call an emergency vehicle, you want them to find your home." The current ordinancesay* all houses must have numbers, but there is no specific lan­ guage about color or size requirements Fisher said that requiring all home* in the city to have at least six-inch numbers would leave about 10 percent of all homes in Hast­ ings not in compliance Thai's why it was suggested that the new rule apply to new houses. In other business Monday night, the council: • Directed Penrod to come up with a rec­ ommendation for parking in front of the new Courts A I .aw Building. Council last August gave 9O-day approval for two parting spaces for police and one 15-minute public space. However, there arc concerns about traffic congestion on Court Street and the ability to make a turn onto Church Street Some council member* favor removing lhe three parking spots altogether and have the public and police park in roomy nearby lots. Others favor removing only the 15­ minute public space • Officially received the "Keep Michigan Beautiful" award from Downtown Devel­ opment Authority Board President Mark Fcldpausch The city won the award for its "Streetscape project • Accepted the low bid of $21.418.85 from Renner Ford of Hastings for a 1995 model aerial lift truck. There war some discussion because one of lhe bidders. Duthler Ford of Grand Rapid*, service* the vehicles and bid only $480 more • Reappointed Mayor Pro Tem Frank Campbell legislative coordinator to tbe Michigan Municipal League. • Officially named Stephanie Fckkes as assistant city attorney Fekkes, who is with the law firm of Siegel. Hudson. Gee and Fisher, has done considerable work for the city on cable television issues and was in­ strumental in working toward the recent set­ tlement with Amencablc. • Agreed to terms of an environmental cleanup at the Admiral gas station at the corner of Broadway and Mill Street. The city insists that Admiral not block traffic on either street when it puts in a monitoring well and that the condition of the street be restored after the cleanup. - Reluctantly agreed to spend $1,450 with ADA in Action to ensure the cUy is in compliance with the Americans With Dis­ abilities Act. A study will be done on handi­ capped accessibility at City Hall, the library, the downtown and parking lots. Tyden Park, Fish Hatchery Park and Bob King Park. The reluctance was due to (he council's opinion this is another example of an un­ funded government mandate. • Decided to look into different option* for bolding workshop sessions. The current sys­ tem has council members meet an hour to an hour and a half before the council meeting, but some say they can't make it then. In the See NUMBERS, continued page 11 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 17, 1994 Letters Good luck to the quitters today! 7b The Editor : Every year, lhe third Thursday of November is designated as "The Great American Smokeout" by the American Cancer Society Th* year's "Smokeout" is Thursday. Nov 17 1994 The smokeout is one day out of the enure year when smokers nationwide are ask­ ed io give up their cigarettes, cigars and pipes for the entire day ... and maybe even for good h's a fact that quitting smoking 'cold turkey is one of the most effective ways of giving up the smoking habit. Il's also no secret tint all tobacco smoking is harmful io the smoker, and the non-smoker as well. The Harry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition would like to pledge its support of "The Great American Smokeout," and more importantly express its support and thanks to those people who take the one-day challenge io not smoke. We encourage all people to support this special day and especially those individuals who arc going tobacco-free It could be the start of a healthier lifestyle for all of us! Good luck to the quitters! We appreciate everyone’s efforts to improve our community. Members. Barry County Tobacco Reduction Coalition Historic district just an intrusion 7b The Editor: As a homeowner in the proposed Maple Ridge Histone District, I have looked into the a* viable information on the scope and pur­ pose of its commission. Any type of work the owner of a property wishes to do would have to be approved by this commission 1 know 1 did not buy a home to have to ask permission to make changes to my property, much less to make it Io some stranger's standards These standards cover building height, street setback, landscaping, porches, garages, wails, paint color, out buddrags and new construction The ordinance also gives the commission the power to Tine homeowners $100 per day and the ability to seek court orders to enter on­ to property io make work being done meet their standards and "appropnatenen " This commissioa will be appointed by the mayor and will have no accountability to the public With die power of a city ordinance behind a. tha is just another governmental in­ trusion mtn the private lives of the citizens of this community! Not to mention what a link power and influence do. torn.- people start pushing th-ir own agenda at taxpayers' ex­ pense. Rec.-nt events in Barry County should remind us of that (see animal she.u-r fiasco) While no one has come right out and admit­ ted it. this appears to be a way lo stop Pen­ nock Hospital from expanding it* complex. Yes. there are several nice old homes in this proposed district, but the bottom line is that all Americans should have the n^ht to do with their property as they see fit — be it sell it. remodel it or whatever, as long as it is not an eyesore or hazard io the cor anurnty. without having to deal with an added layer of govern mental regulation. I would urge every property owner in the proposed Maple Ridge Histone District who wishes io retain their ability to make their own decisions about their property to contact the Hastings City Council and kt their opinions be heard now in the early stages of this study. Timothy Hanion Hastings No compassion in court system To TV Editor 1 am in total agreement wxh Russel Morgan, who wrote to you from Hiawatha Correctional Facility. 1 applaud him for his sincere concern, especially regarding the Barry County court system. My primary concern is our circuit court system, and Judge Shuster. I am a homeowner, tax paying resident of Barry County I’ve been watching and hearing about the judge's sentences, which have been ludicrous and m -ocne cases travesties. 1 feel that the judge should ittire. Five or six years ago there was a major drug bust here, that netted some 20 oius peo­ ple The majority pulled six month-* of jail, pnson or halfway home sentences, and then they were freed to resume their prior offenses 1 know of six offenders who have only received one year m the Barry County jail This deeply offends me. There have been many other cases just like this, loo numerous to go into While I’ve only been on the sidelines of these capers, the judge's sense of justice slap­ ped my family very hard, leaving us heart­ broken and stunned, last week. Three yean ago Shuster put my nephew on probntton for petty theft The people who had pressed the charges wanted them dropped, but the judge pressed them anyway. My nephew moved ha wife and girts to 1 anting He worked hard, stayed out of trouble and accumulated some nice furniture and personal belongings. One weekend last summer, they came to visit. While with me, the management of their apartment complex look all of their belong­ ings and bohed the door shut. This is in a pen­ ding lawsuit a the present. They had nowhere to go. They moved in with my sister. Judge Shuarr calls this "mov­ ing without prior approval of your probation officer.** I call this "having no options.** While my nephew and his wife and kids were a my sisters and he was working, his wife decided to discard him and girts for his KKiiled best friend. Here he had lost all he had worked for and then his wife. He couldn't deal with the heartache. 1 wat­ ched him start to unravel. He doesn't have a vioteat bone in his body, so physically assaulting anyone was out of the picture. He got critically suicidal and started pulling harassing stunts on his wife and best friend." He was totally self-destructive We knew and talked about him endangering his freedom. He told me he couldn't control it. He agreed to go for a psychiatric evaluation and counseling. The appointment was set. Then he was arrested for violation of proba­ tion — moving without prior approval, and curfew violation. He was sentenced io three to six yean in Jackson Prison. This is outlandish, heartbreaking, cruel and inhuman My nephew has never used or sold drugs, abused children or raped women. or ever commuted a viotem act against society He isn't a habitual offender. He had a mental breakdown. The only consolai on 1 have is that maybe white "he's doing hu 30 days in quarantine** he will be evaluated and counseled before he's thrown in the midst of the hardened criminals I cannot believe that we as taxpayers keep paying the salaries of these representatives of the people We need a change m public systems and policies. Linda Benedict Hastings Double the pleasure of giving to United Way To The Editor: As ihe Barry County United Way nears the end of its annual fund request drive, we. the members of the Campaign Committee, want to publicize two important things. First and foremost, we appreciate those generous businesses, employees and families of out county who have chosen to assist the truly less fortunate in our own backyard Editorial space does not permit us lo list all of them in this forum, but they know who they are and they should be justifiably proud of their commitment to help their neighbor Second, we have come to the point in the campaign where we realize the potential for a significant shortfall of contributions to reach Animal shelter’s giveaway was wrong 7b The Editor: I'm upset w.th the Barry County Animal Shelter I have been going there looking for a Siamese kitten. I had my name on the list. Well, they called me. telling me they had two Siamese kittens there I went down and put a hold on one. The animal shelter person­ nel put a white ribbon around his neck and said. "See you Saturday *’ Saturday came and 1 went down there to pack up the kitten. It was gone. They gave it to someone else after I had a hold on it. Well. I'm pretty upset with the shelter. If they say to sorjeone that they can have it. they should stay with their word. To me. it's called "poor business." The Barry County Shelter should get it together and start doing its job better. Terri Dinger Hastings Voters showed their anger at the polls 7b The Editor: Before this election, the Democrats had control of the House of Representatives, the Senate and the presidency. The Republicans did not have enough votes to stop any of Presi­ dent Clinton's legislation in all cases, the largest lax increase in American history should have passed without Vice President Gore casting the tie-breaking vote that passed it. A national health care act should have been passed resoundingly Well, it wasn't. was it? Why? This election explains why. The voters came out with a resounding "no" to bigger government and higher taxes, both in Michigan and nationally The Republican vic­ tory was no accident. Voters are angry at the current Washington. D.C. elite who continue to legislate laws that take away citizens' rights, raise taxes and stifle personal freedom. We must now watch these newly elected of­ ficials and remind them of why we elected them to office Aad if they do not perform as they have promised! we need to vote them out of office in lhe next election. Michael Mills Hasting* Unions have done a lot of good for people 7b The Editor: In Hazel Meek's tetter to the editor (Ban­ ner. Nov. 10) concerning a book called "Making Life Choices." she makes a com­ ment in her last paragraph that unions are somehow responsible for this particular book. She also implies that the union is responsible for silencing the people it represents. 1 take offense to these remarks and would hke to take this opportunity to enlighten Mrs. Meek of the historical and factual purpose of unions across America Unions have stood in the forefront on the ideals of patriotism, families and the under­ privileged. They have furthered the cause of better working conditions for all and have obliterated the cancer of child labor Unions also have created a solid middle class standard of living for working men and women that directly affects you and me. So I ask Mrs Meek to do her research on unions M least as well as she claimed to Iwe researched the book " Making Life Chokes.** Lyle E Burch President. Local 5965. U.S.W.A. Hastings Hastings BANNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since JA56 Pubishod by Nmtfogi Beamer, Ik. A Dwwon at J-Ad Grapraca inc. Broad—> HaaSnga, Ml 400500002 (•IS) 045-0564 "NEWSROOM* Dowd T fomg (Eator) BaneGfoort (iiiasvEenr) Mcflmen Barbara Gal Jean Gaftup Teresa Frit) Sharon MMor TX Stenzofcafton Margaot Fowter • ADTEKTISIMG DEPARTMENT • OmbM ada accept* Monday Ovou^i Fndw • a-m to 5 JO pm SauMsy • am ■ Noon ScottOmmen □any Johnson Dante Howel PhyNs Bowers Subscription Rates: $13 pa year a Barry County $15 per year r adjowng counttes J16 50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: P O Boa B Hasangs. Ml 49058-OBC2 Second Ctess Postage Pad at Hastings. Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) lhe goal of $300,000 However, with the generosity of the Thomapplc Foundation, uc may still get there yet. The board of the foundation has issued a challenge grant by way of the United Way to the residents, both businesses and individuals. of the county For every "new" dollar we raise from a prior contributor or a first-tunc contributor, the foundation will match it dollar for dollar until we reach that goal of $300,000 11 is obvious that the Thornapple Founds lion's board recognizes the importance of the United Way in Barry County and has belief in the potential for its residents' "new" generosity Ten additional dollars becomes twenty, fif­ ty becomes one hundred, until our goal is realized However, the grant has a time limit of Nov 23 Please call the Barry County United Way office at 945-4010 and make your "new" pledge today. Thanks to all of you, it still works...! Campaign Committee members: Bill A Diane Feidpausch. co-chairs Al Francik. Roy Carlson. Lisa Humphrey. Mary Campbell. Rebecca Wieland. Dave Storms. Jim Coleman. Chuck Monica. John Fehsehfeld and Gordon Dudley Arguments for historic district compelling 7b The Editor: Lis? many residents of the proposed Maple Ridge Histone District. I have tried to sift through the information to find the real advan­ tages and disadvantages of living in a histone distr Kt My family recently moved into the district, and we are anxious to sec that our neighborhood retains its charm and residential flavor. These, you see. are the factors that motivated us to move into the area There seems to be great fear that the "com­ mission" will force homeowners in the district lo improve their homes or to limit their ability to do repairs in the fashion they desire If the actions of the study committee are any indication of how the act'ia! commis­ sion wdl operate, then I don't believe we have anything to fear in going through the simple step of filing a "certificate of ap­ propriateness. " 1 firmly believe that the com­ mission will carry on the knowledgeable, dedicated approach that the committee has already set forth. The committee listened to the concerns we expressed at the public hearing held at the lec­ ture hall. They responded by: 1) increasing ihe minimum number of property owners who will sit on the commission. 2) bringing in ex­ perts to share information and answer ques­ tions; 3) notifying us of lhe second hearing by bringing flyers to our homes; and 4) providing packets of printed standards, stale guidelines, etc . at the hearing It is apparent from the experts who have worked with and lived in historic districts that designated districts discourage crime, enhance property values, promote tourism and gamer preservation grants. It also appears that the commission will have a wealth of knowledge lo share with homeowners who wish lo preserve their homes in dignified, cost efficient manners If you were unable to attend the second public hearing, please take the time to view the video on Channel 12. public access. It of­ fers some compelling arguments in favor of hist me district designation. Tammy R. Pennington Hastings Know Your U.S. Sanita Donald Rtogla, Democrat. 105 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-4822. Distrid office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW, Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2532. Brad Miler, regional representative. Carl Levin, Democrat. Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormela. regional representative U.S. Congress ’star Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Trwnship), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington D C. 20515, phono (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St.. Holland. Mich 49423, phone 3954030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carton, V/oortand Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the ipper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Townslrip), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 2C515, phone (202) 225-3631. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 • Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O Box 30013, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)3734793 State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 3734842 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1994 — Page 5 SUPER SUNDAY SALE NOVEMBER 20th DOORBUSTER SPECIALS DOORBI STI R! 33%OFF WOMEN’S HOSIERY COLLECTION DOORBl S I I R! 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APPAREL S Basic and color denim jeans plus shirts! flCC I I OFF SAVE! SAVE! JCPenney Sunday 11 am-5 pm DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 17, 1994 ountry Peddler Show® a The Original JI November 18,19, 20 _ Lawton Community Center Lawton, Michigan jFOff 1-94 take exit *60 south, go 3 miles to Lawton, turn left •) onto Second Street it 4-way stop turn left onto Nurse) '** ••aprox 2 blocks on the right FREt Shuttle Service avail & •• • Fridav 4p-9p • Saturday 9a-5p • Sunday lla-4p Adults 55.00 • Child (2-12) 52.00 • Each day Present this ad for $1 OFF One Person ATTEND SERV ICES HASTINGS AREA HASTINGS FIIS1 PMSBYTEBiAN CHUBCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent KeIter, Purtor Sally C Ketter. Director ci Service* Nursery provided Brand cart cl 9:30 aervioe over WBCH AM Md FM. 9 50-1030 Suudey School Oaaaea far all afn. 10:30 RefreUunemi and Fellowship in the Duuag Roon. It 20 Children ! Chnreh. 6 30 Middle High to make "cota" far Low Tree. 7 00 New Member* CIum at the Mauae Mon day. Nov 21 - 2-OO-2I5 Staff prayer*. 7:30 Tmrtrri meenag Tlmr*day. Nov 24 - Happy IlMka^vw — Office Ooaed SOO a m Middle High to serve at Pietro* Friday Nov 23 — Office ctaaed INDEKNDEN-T CHUBCH Of CHBJST, (mailing Ufrlll - 1651 Mathiaon Rd . Haaunga. MI 49058) meeting rt Threw Mfeirtm Hall, corner of Green aad Jeffenon Mrtwmr. Jun Saadmky Phone 9414045 Sunday Services - 9:30 ajn.. Bible Schoo*. 10.30 tn, Mcrnreg Wcntap. 6 00 p m . Evening Worship. 7 00 p.m Wedneaday. m home table ttudy beat*.- - 623-3110 CaC HASTINGS ASSEMBLY Of GOO. 1674 Wert State Rond. Haauu**. Mich Jareea A. Camp­ bell. PMKr Sunday School 9 30 a.m . ciaaaea for all ago Morning Wontap 1045 a m Nureery pro vMad Sondav Evcnmg Semcr 6 p m. Wedanday activate* 700 p m are Rambo** or J.J table Qnu (age* 2 through 7 or firrt grade). Kxh Ctab or Junior Bible Qnu (^s 8-12). Youth Mmtrtnea or Teen Bible Qua (^m 13-19). Aduh Bible Study No age Imutt ROTE UNITED METHOOtST CHVBCH, M 37 South al M-79 Rev Jon Pon. pmtor. phone MS-3397 Church phone 943-4993 Ctoby Court*. ctaar dvecwr Stre­ ga? monung 9 43 a m . S mday School. 1100 am. Morning War •h*. 7: IS p m . Youth FeUowrtup 6XJ0 pm. Evening Wontap Nuranry for all service*. traaaporu non provided to aad from morning atrvtce* Prayer meeting. 700 p m Wedaeaday CALVABY TEMPLE CHURCH Of GOO. 302 E Bond. Haauagv Pastor Dong Davis Phone 948 9114. pastor. 945-4060 church Sunday School 1000am . Worship II 00 a m Evening Ser vuxhODp m Wednesday Service — 7 00 p m Facility equipped for (hr handicapped CEDAR CREEK BIBLE. Cedar Creek Rd . 8 mt South. Paaaor Brent Branham Phone 623-2283 Sumtoy School rt 1000 a m . War stop 11 -00a m . Evcamg Senter at 6 00 p.m . Wednesday Prayer Bible 700 p.m. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher Pwaor A mnu« of Si Rose Catholic Church Haumgi Sunday Maas 9 30 a m ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 80S S Jefferson Father Charles Fisher. Pastor Saaurdai Mass 4 30 p.m . Sunday Marne* lOOim red II 15 a.m.. Coafeaasom Sr> -day 4 00-4 30 THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lake RJ Jeffrey A Arnett. Psaior Church office phone 948 2349 Sunday worship 9 00 a m and 10:43 a.m. Sunday Children's church Tuesday prayer aad share time 9 30 a m Wednesday evening service 6 30 p m Youth group meets Wednesday 6.30 p.m also Nunen available lor ail services Bring the whole family HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. 904 Terry Lane (at Starr School Rond) William Gardner. Pastor Church phone number is 943-2170 C«nmunrty Sen ice Cant) number • 943-2361 5manto) services are Sabbat* School at 9:20 a m (for aB Me*, adults and children) and Wor­ ship Service al 1IO0 a m. Jam us for Prayer Meeting held Tuesdays. 700-800 p.m Our CooMmrety Service Center. 302 E. Green Street, u open to the public Mon days and Wednesdays. 9 00-1200 noon Donations of clothing in good, clean condition are accepted only during above hours If you are re need at ckahrng please call 943-2361 for an appomtmem WOODGRQVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Cores Grove Rond Pastor Ben Her nag 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 1030. Wednesday even mgs from 6OO-800 pm the youths meet al the church, bang a sack lunch WELCOME CORNERS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3113 N. Broadway. Hretiags MI 49058 Pastor Carl Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 943-5974 Worship Service* Sumtoy. 900 am andllWam. Sunday School. *43 am 4-H meets Mondays. 6 30 p m. So 8 00 p.m Bible Study. Wednesdays. 5: IS p m. at Delores Gaspers. 801 Barber Rd . Hastings Mem Breakfast will be meeting the third Saturday of each month until fur ther notice Call Mr Suphen Lew. M 94A 5363. FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 E Woodlawn. Hastings. Michigan 948-8004 Kevin Shorkey. Senior Pastor James R. Barrett. Asrt Pastor Sunday Services Sunday School 9 43 a m . Classes for all <es. Il00a_m Morning Wontap Service. Jr Church up to 4th Grade. 600. Evening Service Wednesday 6 30 A wans Chibs 700 p m . Teens re Houseman Hail. 700 p m . Adults Prayer meeting. 8:13 p m . Adult Choir practice CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad way Randall Hartman. Pastor Shads) Services 9 45 a m. Sunday School Hour. IIOO a m Morning Wontap Service. 6:00 p.m. Even mg Service. Wednesday 7 00 p m Services for Adults Teem aad Ch Mfrs ■ The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAsrmns savmns a loan, fa Hmtloo. and UM Odessa WMN FUNfSAl HOMt Heatings HIXFAB IHCOaSOSATtD o( Hastings HATKJHAl SANK OF HAiTINOl Member FO I C IMS HAST1NOS SANNIS ANO tfMIHMS 1962 N Broadway - Hastings BOSUY PHABMACY Prascnptions’ — 118 S. Jefferson — MM429 HASHNOS ItANUFACTUtmO CO. Hastings, Michigan haitiwqs fimr GLASS FfOOUCTS, inc. 770 Cook Ad - Hasting*. Michigan PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY CHURCH. 2601 l^ccy Row! Dowling. MI 49050 Pastor Stephen Wrtght (616) 738 3021 church phone. (616) 945 9200 (home phone) Sunday Service 9 30 a m . Sunday School 11 00 a m . Sunday Evening Sen Ke 6 00 pm Prayer time Wednesdays. 7 00 pm Awaaa Program Thursdays b 30-8 W p.m. Agm 3 and 4 thru 5th and 6<h grade QU1MRY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 Wert Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 943-9392 Sunday School iO am. Wonhip II a.m. After School Special Wednesday. 4 p m P O Boa 63. Hastings. MJ 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCami Rd . Hartings. MI 49038 Father Gate 'ithusne Vicar Phone 623-2030 Delton) after 6 p.m. M^a 10XJ0 a m GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michnd Amon. Partor Phone 943-9414. Sunday. Nov 20 8 00 and 10:45 a m Holy Crrrwinu. 9:30 Church School (HI *gm). AA1 Branch. 600 You* Group. Thursday. Nov. 17—100 Rutb Circle; 4:00 Outreach. 7:00 Advent-res. 8 00 AA. Friday. Nov IB — 7-00 Thanksgiving Bankets Packing Saturday. Nov. 19 — 9:00 Thanksgiving Baskets Debvery. 10 00 First Cnmmnmrai Ctom. 1O0 Journey of Joy” Rehearsal. 4:30-7:00 Community Dinner'Mini-Bazaar'Bake Sale Monday. Nov 21 - 7.00 WELCA CoonhMtmg Council Tuesday. Nov 22 -700 SCS Staff BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. 541 N Mictagan Ave . Hastings Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vices bible Classes 10 a.m . Wor­ ttap II a m . Evening Services 6 p.m Wednesday Bible Study 7 p m Norman Herron. Minister Phone 945 2938 Bible Survey on videos m the home Free BMe Cor­ respondence Course HASTINGS CIACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets at 600 Powell Rd . I mile east of Hastings Rus Sarv«r. Pastor Emeritus. 945 9224 Jtandoy Ser vitea: 9 43 a m - table Classes for ail ages. 10 40 a m Morning Worship. 6 p m - Evening Bible Study 6 30 p m 5 30 Youth meeting with George and Barb Kimpte 945-9116 Ttasrsduy: 7:30 p m Prayer and Bible Study deal mg with life’s probtetm Saturday. »tov 12 -6p m Videoupdase oa The New World Order. The New Age Movement and The United Nations HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner of Grr-n and Church streets Dr Bufford W Coe. Pastor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Chnsnan Education Church phone (616) 94V9574 Burner free building with elevator to all floors Broad cart of worship service over WBCH FM-AM rt 10:30 a m. SUNDAYS: Smutoy School 9 J0 a m Coffee Fellowship 10:30 a m . Wontap HOO a m Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p m WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children’s Choir Pre-school thru first grade 500 p m.. Second thro Sixth Grade 5:30 p m . Prepared Light Meal 600 p m . Bibte Study 6 43 p.m . Activities far Kids 6:45 p m . First Wednesday of month is Game Night for ail ages Friday. Nov. IB - Swim Steak Dinner with advance ticket sates - 2 serving tunes 5 lo 6pm. and 6 to 7 p m Mau bazaar. 4 to 8 p m Monday. Nov 21 — Chanty U M. Women Circle 7:30 pm Tuesday. Nov 22 Hastiags Area Community Thanksgiving Service 7 00 at Hope Umtrd Methodirt Church Wcdnesttey. Nov 23 - Hanging of the Greens 6 43 pm SUPPORT GROUPS - V.I P. s (Visually im­ paired Persons) 9:jG a.s. frret Fnday o( month September thru May. Narcotics Anonymous 1200 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Friday, and 8:00 p m Thursdays. Al-Anon 12 30 p.m Wedneadavs. CoDependeats Anonymous 7 30 p m Thursdays, and 900 a m Satur days Tops No 338 — 9 15 a.m. Thursdays Ethel A. Barber DennisJ. Ribble KNOXVILLE. TENNESSEE - Ethel A Barber, 82 of Knoxville, Tennessee and formerly of Hastings passed away Wednesday, November 9, 1994 at Hillcrest-West Nursing Center in Knoxville. ?4rs. Barber was born May 16,1912 in Carl­ ton Township, Barry County, the daughter of George and Nettie (Barry) Ragla She was raised in Barry and Eaton Counties with a brief period in Keokuk, Iowa and attended schools there, graduating in 1930 from Hastings High School. She went on to attend Detroit Business University, graduating in 1933. She was mamed tn Edward D Barber on July 31, 1937 in Hastings, Following a bnef time in Plymouth and into Hastings, they settled on a farm in Coats Grove in 1943, remaining there until 1959 when they moved tn Hastings They lived in Hastings until 1989. Mrs Barber retired from the Barry County Department of Social Services in June 1975, having completed 30 years of work for govern­ ment agencies ranging from County Emergen­ cy Welfare Office during the depression to the Health Department, the Agricultural Commis­ sion and finally to the Department of Social Services. She was a member cf the First Presbyterian Church, past Deacon of the Church, Church Circle Society, Farm Bureau. D.G.T.O Cub of Coats Grove Christian Church, WC.T.U., established and stocked emergency food bank for Social Services Department, was one of the two ho”, families who began the Youth For Understanding Exchange Student Program in Hastings 1960-61. NASHVILLE - Dennis J. Ribble, 48 of Nash­ ville passed away Friday. November 11,1994 at his residence. Mr. Ribble was born November 24,1945 in Grand Rapids, the son of Robert 1. and Shirley M. (Chase) Ribble. He attended school in Grand Rapids. He served in the United States Air Force for five years. He spent most of his life doing construction work and was currently employed at USA Windows in Grand Rapids He was married to Judy L. Caruso February 18, 1983. He was an avid fisherman. Mr. Ribble is survived by his wife, Judy of Nashville; stepson, Richard Lewis of Nashvil­ le; daughters, Nichole Pennington of Freeport, Shirley Lewis of Cincinnati, Ohio; one grand­ son; three brothers, Jerry and Arthur Ribble of Shelbyville and Donald Ribble of Jenison; one sister. Mrs. Dennis (Pat) Shoemaker of Selby­ ville; several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jack Ribble in 1962 and a stepdaugh­ ter, Dina Lewis m 1994 Funeral services were held Monday. November 14 at Fort Custer National Cemet­ ery, Battle Creek. Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Heart Association. Arrangements were made by the Girrbach Funeral Home, Hastings Mrs. Barber is survived by daughter, Betsy S. Barber of Louisville, Kentucky; son, Keith E. Barber of Knoxville. Tenne.»iee; two grand­ children; sister, Esther Malhson of Orlando, Florida. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward on March 24, 1977. Funeral services were held Sunday, Novem­ ber 13, at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings with Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial was in Woodlawn C-metery in Vermontville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hastings Love, Inc, Department of Social Services Emergency Food Bank or E.B.I Breakthrough. Letha L Price LAKE ODESSA - Letha L. Price, 80 formerly of Lake Odessa passed away Wednesday, November 16,1994 at the Cumberland Manor, Lowell Mrs. Price was born April 15,1914 in Evart, the daughter of Charles and Elsie (Parker) Mariow. She graduated from Woodland High School in 1932. Mrs. Price is survived by two sons, Steven and Carol Pace of Lake Odessa and Thomas and Dee Pnce of Cheyboygan; five grand­ daughters; 11 great grandchildren, one brother. Victor Mariow of Mulliken. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, November 18 at the Koops Funeral Chapei, Lake Odessa with Reverend Ward Pierce offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Woodland Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday. November 17 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral chapel. I Pairicia Andrews Clarh| OZARK. ALABAMA - Mrs. Patricia Andrews Clark of Ozark. Alabama, passed away at her home on Wednesday. October 19, 1994 following a long battle with cancer. She was a native of Ozark, Alabama and lived shortly in Hastings Mn Clark and her husband were mamed on October 23, 1987. They renewed their marriage vows on March 20. 1994. She was a member of the Ozark Church of Chnst, where she was involved with Personal Evangelism and Bible studies. Survivors are her husband, Larry R. Clark, (formerly of Hastings); two daughters, Michel­ le Strahan of Hattiesburg, Mississippi and Nancy Strahan of Newton. Alabama; two sisters a nd (our brothe rs Funeral Services were held on Friday, October 21st at the Ozark Church of Christ with Ministers Jerry L Fausz and Leon Estep officiating. Larry is now home with family and would like to hear from former friends, address; 367 Post Avenue, Battle Creek, 49017. OttoM^Cady ’ HASTINGS - Otto M. Cady, 86 of Middle Lake, Hastings and formerly of Battle Creek passed away Thursday, November 10, 1994 at Thornapple Manor in Hastings. Mr. Cady wu born January 9,1908 in Battle Creek, the son of Fredrick W. and Stella (Knight) Cady. He lived in Hastings for 35 years coming from Battle Creek. He attended Kingsley School in Rural Banfield. He was employed as a machinist at E.W. Bliss Company in Hastings for 35 yean, retir­ ing in the early 1970’s. He wu employed at Eaton Corporation and at OUver Corporation in Battle Creek prior to joining Bliss Company. He wu a fanner member of the Moore Lodge in Hastings. Mr. Cidy ii turvived by brother, Girence Cady of Bedford; linen. NiuEmrick of Kalimazoo aod Florence Pariuns at Battle Creek. He was preceded in death by his parents. There will be private family acrvices. Burial at Morgan Cemetery. Memorial contributions ms) be nude to lhe charity of one's choice Arrangements were were made by the Richard A Henn Funeral Home. |EdgarJ. Reiter| WOODLAND - Edgar J. Reiser. 90 at Woodland passed sway Wednesday, Novem­ ber 16, 1994 at the Tbornapple Manor. Hastings. Mr. Reiser wss born Janusry 23. 1904 in Woodland, the ten of John and Emma (Funk) Reiser. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School. He wu married to Frieda Reuther November 7, 1934 in Woodland. She preceded him in death November 26.1967. He lived and fanned in the area all Ns life. He wu a member of the Zion Lutheran Church of Woodland and served u treasurer for 15 yean. Mr. Reiser is survived by one son, Edward and Carole Reiser of Woodlsnd; four gnndchildren; four grest grandchildren, one brother, Arthur Reiser of Lusing, one brother-in-law, Eugene Reuther of Woodland. Funeral aerviccs will be held 2 p.m. Friday, November II at the Zion Lutheran Church. Woodland with Reverend Alan Sellman offi­ ciating. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery, Lake Odessa Visitation will be Thursday, November 17 from 7 to 9 p.m at the Koops Funeral Chapel, Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made u> the Zion Lutheran Church Don't wait! 2 New 1994 Chevrolet Coachmen conversion vans 350 fuel injected V-8 ¥< ton chassis, air, cruise, 4 spd. automa­ tic, tilt wheel, AM/FM stereo cassette, delay wipers, 4 deluxe cap­ tains chairs w/ sofa bed, deluxe full length running boards, Rally wheels, H.D. radiator & transmission coolers & power windows and locks and much more. \ Marjorie M. Knuppenbur^ HASTINGS - Mn. Marjorie M. Knuppenburg. 61 of Head Lak? Rd , Hastings passed away Tuesday. November 15, 1994 at her residence. Arrangements are pending at Wren Funeral Home. Hastings. George M. Brace | NASHVILLE - George M. Brice, 67 of Nubville passed away Sunday, November 13,1994 at Ann Arbor*i Veteran Hospital. Mr. Brace was born May 6, 1927 in Grand Rapids, the son of George and Violet (Nestel) Brace. He was raised in the Grandville area and attended Grandville Schools. He served in Panama during World War II in the United States Army. He wu married to Leila McCarthy, who gave birth to two of his sons and preceded him in death in April 1950. He married Hilma Roelofs on December 28. 1950 in Grand Rapids. He wis employed at American Seating Company in Grand Rapids, wu a Watkins Dealer, delivered milk, owned and operated George's Mobil Service Station in Hutings and retired from Andrus Car Dealer in Hastings u a mechanic for many yean. He wu a former member of The Polkateers Group, and current­ ly belonged to the Thornapple Valley Dulcimer Club, The Nashville Strings, The Michigan Fiddlers Association, the Nuhville Five where he played guitar. He enjoyed fishing and play­ ing the guitar. Mr. Brace is survived by his wife, Hilma; sons, David (Patti) Brace of Lansing, Larry (Nikki) Brace of Chicgo, Illinois, BiU (Blanche) Brace of Hutings, Keith (Robin) Brace of Sunfield, James (Karen) Brace of Sunfield; daughter, Dianne (Robert) Shoup of Sunfield; 19 grandchildren; eight great grand­ children; brother, Robert (Marcia) Brace of Fl Pierce, Florida and sister. Lillian (Virgil) Smith of Allendale; many ocher relatives and friends. He wu also preceded in death by his mother and father; grandson, Phillip Lee Shoup. Funeral Services will be held 11 a.m. Thurs­ day, November 17 at the Nashville United Methodist Church with Reverend James L Hynes officiating. Burial will be in Grandville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Barry Community Hwgiic^fp , David D. Dibble DICKINSON, TEXAS - Mr. David D. Dibble, 29 of Dickinson, Texu passed away • Friday, November 11, 1994 u the result of-, injuries sustained in an automobile accident; near Ozona, Texas Funeral arrangements are pending at the Wren Funeral Home, Hastings. Gordon E. Norris ZEPHYRHILLS, FLORIDA - Mr. Gordon E. Norris 66 of Zephyrhills, Florida and formerly of Hastings passed away Monday, November 14, 1994 at the Lakeland Regional Medical Center in Lakeland, Florida. Funeral arrangements are pending at Wren* Funeral Home, Hastings ; I PaulL. Kaiser| HASTINGS - Paul L. Kaiser, 83 of Kaiser' Road, Hastings pused away Sunday, Novem­ ber 13. 1994 ai Pennock Hospital. Mr. Kaiser wu born January 21, 1911 in Carlton Township, Barry County, the son of, Ogden and Florence (Brown) Kaiser. He lived, all his life cm the family farm on Kaiser Road of Carlton Township, Barry County. He attended Welcome Corners Schools and Hastings High School. He wu married to Mary E. Willson on April 16, 1949. Mr. Kaiser wu engaged in farming all his working life. He wu a member of the Welcome Corners United Methodist Church, put Church Board Member and past member of Welcome Corners School Board. Mr. Kaiser is survived by his wife, Mary; son and wife, David and Carolyn Kaiser, son, Karl Kaiser; four grandchildren; sister, Ottis Royer, all of Hastings. Mr. Kaiser wu preceded in death by his parents and a grandson, Lee Kaiser in 1990. Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 16 at the Wren Funeral Home, Hast­ ings with Reverend Carl Litchfield officiating. Burial was in Hayings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Welcome Comers United Methodist Church or Barry Community Hospice. YOUR Will IS A WAY TO CONQUER LUNG DISEASE AMCIUCAN LUNC ASSOClAnON (800) LUNG-USA �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1994 — Page 7 NE^VS...by Catherine Lucas Kubek-Gorodenski united in marriage Gipprich-Gergen to be wed Dec. 30 y-l- [ I - - - Kobck aad Glen Gorodemll were ■Med m immafe Saturday. July 2. I9M al I p.m. at the Peace Reformed Church in Caledonia. Parents of the couple are lame* Md Alice Kubek if Hattmp. and Joseph and Heine Gotndeaaki of Naahvdle. Matron of honor was Marcia Lemur, fnend of bnde Maid of honor was Tami Ereaer. fnend of bnde. Bridesmaids were Ten Stayton, fnend of bride and Barbie Kubek. sister-in-law of bride Best man was Jeff Myers, friend of the (room Groomsmen were Nick VandenDretsache. fnend of the (room. Bren Knrnfer. cousin of the (room, and Joe Kabei. brother of bnde. Ushers were Ryan Stnmbeck. cousin of (room, and John Kubek. brother of bride. Flowerjirls were Allyson Nelson. daughter of bnde. end Lacey Kubek. niece of bnde. Special attendant for the day was Amber Lynn Mapes, mere of bnde Book attendant was Charts Gank. cousin of bride. The bnde was (iven in ceremony by her mother and father officiating the ceremony was Ftnr Fabor 11 ass11 and mistress of ceremony were Lynn and Eilene Pennington, aunt and uncle of (room Vocalist during ceremony was Jeff Myen. The reception was held al Algonquin Lake. After their honeymoon on th east coast, the couple now reside m iheir home in Hastings The bride and (room would like lo thank those who made their dev a very special one. Mr and Mrs John Gippnch of South Westerk). N.Y. and Mr and Mrs John Gergcn of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engagement of their children. Melissa Jean and John William John graduated from S.U.N.Y Delhi Tech and works for Technical Builders based in Rensslerviile. N.Y. Melissa graduated in June from S.U.N.Y. Oneonta with a degree in secondary English and works in the Greenville area. A candlelight wedding mass ceremcny will be celebrated Dec. 30. 1994 in Greenville. N.Y. Dessa Hecker to mark 99th Doan Hecker celebrated her 99th birthday on NuvenAer 17th. There will be a card shower for her Anyone tndang may send a card io the (oUowmg address 2190 W Stale Rd . c/o Kountry Komfon Adult Foster Care. Hastings. Mi 49058 GDL1. Alexa Maiyn. born at Blodgett Hospstal. on Oct 4 al 7:21 a m to Keith Stan ton and Melissa Haskin. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 Rm. I oz* and 21 inches long Proud grandparents are Jill Blair of Lake Odessa and Randy Blair of Lake Odessa. Tod Stamon of Lake Odessa Mid AUea and Diane Haskin of Freeport Birth Ana saaerm hu GULL, Brooke Amber Willette, bom at But­ terworth Hospital on Oct. 16. 1994 at 9:07 a m to Donna Sheldon and Michael Willette of Clarksville, weighing 8 lbs. 14 ozs and 19 Mches long GIRL, Amanda J acyl in. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 28 al 7.46 p.m. to Amy and Chuck Elliston. Nashville, weighing 6 lbs . 14 on and 20 inches long GIRL. Sydney Bnar bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 26 al 6:4ri p.m. to Sandra and Michael Smith, Hastings, weighing 7 Rm.. 9 ozs and 19% inches long GIRL, Kehey Emily, bom al Pennock Hospual on Oct. 26 at 5:47 a.m to Sunshine and Enc Sutherland. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs . 10% ozs. and 21 inches long BOY, Kirstan and Bren . Vandcrsluts of Col­ orado Springs. Color»Jo proudly announce the birth of their son. Schuyler Allen, boro Saturday. Oct 29. 1994 at 11:57 a m . weighing 7 lbs . 10% ozs. and 19Vi inches long Schuyler was bom at Penrose Comm Hospital. Coloradi Springs To welcome him home are Alicia. Koilm and Kaeli Grand parents arc Floyd and Kate Colvin of Hastings. Jan and Helen Vandcrsluts of Miami. Fla. Great grandmother Ina Colvin of Hastings GIRL, Danielle Brook*.. bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 29 at 2.33 p m to Sham Eckley and Douglas Fnend. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs . 10 ozs and 20 inches long BOY. Shiloh Shim, bom at Pennock Hospital on Oct. 30 at 12:27 p m to Nancy and Michael Kuhlman. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs . 7 ozs and 20 inches long BOY. Brandon Michael, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. I at 2 35 a.m. to Takytha Cappon-McDonald plan to wed Dec. 31 Terry and Dawn Cappon of Hastings, are pleased to announce the engarmrnt of their dsughser. Tanuni Mane Cappon. to Kacy Lynn McDoaaM. son of Jerry and Nancy McDonald of Hastings. Tammi is a 1992 graduate of Hastings High School, and is currently employed at Cappon Or! and Propane Kacy ts a 1987 graduate of Hastings High School, and is also currently employed at Cappon Oil and Propane. A wedding date is set for Dec. 31. 1994 and Brian Redman. Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 7% ozs and I9M» inches long GIRL, Allison Grace, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. I to John and April Underly. Middleville, weighing 7 Ibk . |% az and 19% inches long BOY, Tyler James, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2 at 7:54 a.m. to Jim and Judy DeCamp, Hastings, weighing 6 lbs.. 13% ozs and 21 inches long Tyler James joins his brother Ryan. GIRL, Melinda Sue. bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 2 at 12:04 a.m. lo Kevin and Sue Lancaster and big brother Nick. Hastings, weighing 9 lbs.. 8% ozs. and 21% inches *«»g GIRL, Kayla Christine, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 3 at 5:43 p.m. to Kevin and Lyneoe Adgate. Middleville, weighing 8 lbs.. 14 ozs. and 22 inches long. BOY, Kodv Lee. boro at Pennock Hospital on Nov 3 al 2:45 a m to Kns and Mike Scobey . Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 6h ozs and 21% inches long GIRL, Ashley Mane, boro at Pennock Hospital on Nov 5 at 4:28 a.m. to Sonya and John Gardner. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. 3% ozs. and 22% inches long BOY. Logan Mitchell, bom November 4. 1994 at 10.28 a m. at Borgess Hospital. Kalamazoo to Mitchell and LeAnne (Woods) Wyant of Richland, weighing 8 lbs.. 12 ozs and 22 inches long. Baby Logan is welcomed home by hts big visier MacKeruie Proud grandparents are Jerry and JoAnne Woods. Ted and Louise Green and John and Linda WyaM GIRL. Morgan Elizabeth, bom November 1. 1994 at Communitv Hospital. Bank Creek, weighing 6 lbs . 13 ozs to Rick and Jackie Birman of Hastings Morgan was welcomed home by her big brother Derek Proud grand parents are Jim and Jeanna Randall of Bank Creek and Shirley Shade and the laic Charlo Birman of Hastings The Woodland Woman's Study Club met at the Lams den last week After a brief business meeting, a program was given by Deloris Dipp of Freeport, who showed and told about many of the dolls from her huge collection She had ma k the bodies ot several of the dolls and the costumes of most 'Jne of the special doth she had made with a lace and hadns was one that her grandmother had bought at a garage sale for 25 cents. There was a larger than usual number of members at the meeting Hostesses Virginia Crockford and Wilma Townsend served a butterscotch dessert after the program. The Woodland Lions Club met Tuesday evening at their building. Mike Enden. vice president of the Duratech Company, presented what several members have told me was an interesting program Duratech recycles plastic milk jugs into plastic lumber products such as picnic tables, benches, etc. The company's factory is located in the old EBI building on M 50 east of Lake Odessa at Eaton Highway. They now have a showroom for their products in the Lake Odessa building that was the G and W John Deere Tractor Company. Duratech recently was named the Michigan recycler of the year. Its products are sold na­ tionwide and many are used in national parks. Margaret Stowell had surgery on her reck at Butterworth Hospital a few weeks ago and is wearing a neck brace, which she will have for three months The Woodland Gospel Quartet held a con­ cert at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday evening. As the equipment was set up before Sunday morning service. Roger Bux­ ton played special music on his electronic keyboard instrument at the service Because Bernie Weeks, who usually plays rhythm guitar for the group, had open heart surgery a few weeks ago. he did not play Also. Corey Furbish had a throat condition; so he did not sing any very high solos, but the group's new base singer, Tom Schmidt who is from Eaton Rapids, did several impressive bits. They sang two groups of seven songs to the audience of around 100 people. For a song called "He Will Only Pick Up What You Lay Down," Tom Schmidt played the key board and Roger Buxton sang The group sang the song "Excuses." for which they are beat known, near the end of the concert. Roger Buxton invited everyone back for next year’s November concert at Lakewood United Methodist Church The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance serv­ ed a dinner at Cunninghams* Acre Sunday This month it was turkey and ham. They serv­ ed 202 people. Vem and Ruth Newton were ai the dinner with their son, Ken. who has spent a kit of the summer w ith them al their Woodland home Ken ts retired from the Michigan State Police. He spends winters in Florida and will head south in a short time. Alma Kruger also was seen at lhe am­ bulance dinner, as were David and Poppy Hershberger. Raymo id and Adelaide Dalton and Russell and Margaret Stowell. Dean and Viola Cunningham sat at their usual reserved table near the serving counter. Bonnie McLeod worked in lhe kitchen, as usual, which is probably why everything tasted so good. The ambulance group holds a dinner the se­ cond Sunday of each fall, winter and spring month. The dinners are open to the public and are to benefit the ambulance service. The Lakewood Habitat for Humanity chapter held a chicken/Swiss steak dinner at Lakewood High School cafeteria on Veterans* Day. Nov. 11. h was the same menu served at the Barry County Habitat dinners at the Hastings United Methodist Church, which in­ cludes salad with a special dressing made by Fraak Townsecd. mashed potatoes, vegetable, drinks and desserts. By 6:30 p.m. they had served approximately 350 people During the dinner. Lakewood Habitat for Homeownership seminar planned in Hastings "Home Ownership.” a two-part series, will be held Thursday. Dec. I and Thurs­ day. Dec. 8. from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Barry County Cooperative Extension Ser­ vice office in the Courts and Law Building. 220 W. Court St . Hastings The two-part seminar, sponsored by Michigan Stale University Cooperative Ex­ tension Service, deals with all aspects of purchasing and owning a home. The mystones of the purchase pro­ cess. from qualification to closing, will be explained. The seminar is free of charge. If you want to enroll or just want more informa­ tion. call the Extension office at 948-4862 NEWS NEWS NEWS of... YOUR Deloris Dipp from Freeport shows her dolls to members of the Woodland Woman's Study Club at the Woodland Lions Den. Humanity President Claude Smith and board member WiPiam Teller signed papers to sell the house being built on Jordan Lake Avenue in Lake Odessa to Candy Richards of Sunfield. Richards and her family are workign on the house as it is being built to put in their "sweat equity." They will not be charged interest as they repc y the cost of building the house, and that money will be re-used on other houses as it is repaid. Because I am not driving right now. Nancy Cunningham took me to Grand Rapids last week to see a medical specialist, and we had a great lunch at a Chinese buffet on lhe east side of town before the appointment. The doctor ordered a CAT scan, and later in the week, Mary MuLord look me to Hastings for it. Afterward Mary and I had a nice lunch at a Hastings restaurant. LEGAL NOTICES: Default hos occurred In lhe condition* of o mor•gage mode by Steven A. Gulch Jr. and Christine J. Gulch, husband and wife, and Steven A. Gulch and Groce E. Gulch, husband and wife, mortgagors. of 209 Russell St FA. Middleville Michigan IrtDrtC 312 East Mom Streel. Caledonia. Michigan 49316 and 11240 Gorbow Rood. Mid dleville, Michigan 44333, respectively, to State Bonk of Caledonia. a Michigan banking corpora­ tion. mortgagee, dated April 3. 1991. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on Moy 7 . 1991. in Lfeer 2094. Page 1202. Because of said default, the mortgagee has declared the entire unpaid amount secured by said mortgage due and payable forthwith. As of the date of this notice, there is claimed to oe due lor principal, interest at the rale of 12.0% per annum and expenses on said mortgage the sum of 848.490.37. No suit or proceeding in low has been instituted to recover the debt secured by said mortgage, or any part thereof. Notice It hereby given that by virtue of the power of sole contained in said mortgage, and the statute in such case made and provided, and to pay said amount with interest, os provided in said mortgage, and all legal costs, charges and ex­ penses. including attorneys' fees allowed by low. and ail taxes and insurance premiums paid by the undersigned before sale, said mortgage will be foreclosed by sole of the mortgaged premises at public sale io Pte highest bidder at the North door of the County purthouse. Hastings. Michigan, on Thursday Dec imber 19. 1994. at 200 p.m. The premie e covered by said mortgage are situated in the Village of Caledonia. Barry County, Michigan, on j are described as follows: lot 89. Bkxk 10. Kinsey's Plot of the Village of Caledonia Station according to the recorded plot thereof in Uber 9 of Plots on Page 47. The property Is commonly known os 312 East Main Street, Caledonia. Michigan Notice is further given that lhe length of the redemption period will be six (6) months from the date of sale, unless determined abandoned in ac­ cordance with MCI 600.3241a, In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the dale of sale. Dated November 19. 1994 STATE BANK Of CALEDONIA By: NMKA. MEYERS BtvKETT 8 JONES Attorneys for Mortgagee By: Mark A. Kehoe 200 Ottawa Avenue. N.W. Suite 700 Gcond Rapids. Ml 49503 (616)499-3200 (12-4) To the Owner or Owners of any and all interests in, or Liens upon the Lands herein Described. TAKE NOTICE, that sale has boon lawfully made or me roriowmg osiuiosa tana >o» unpOKi raxes thereon, and that the undersigned has tMo thereto under tax deed or deeds issued therefore, and that you are entitled to a reconveyance thereof, ot any time within 6 months after return to service of this notice, upon payment to the undersigned or to the Treasurer of the County in which the lands lie, of oU sums paid upon such purchase, together with 90 per centum odditionol thereto, and the fees of the Sheriff for the service or cost of pubHcotion of this notice, to bo computed as upon personal service of a summons upon commencement of an action, os commencement of suit, ond the further sum of five dollars for each description without other addi­ tional costs or charges: H payment as aforesaid is nut made, the undersigned will institute Proceedtogs lor possession of lhe land. Description of land: Stole of Michigan. County of Barry N 29 ft. of Lot 7 Cloverdole Lot 39-40. 47, 48. 49 Sayles Add. Amount necessary to redeem, plus the foes of advortisomont 8979.51. Dennis L. Damm 7717 M-43 doverdaie Mi 49035 (11 /IT) Fire Dept, purchase approved. County Comm, reported on various subjects. Attorney will review C-Toc Agreement. Budget amended Aill« ----- J ana appruvwa. nnnrn • > on >> roou Boyco Miller. Supervisor (H/17) M0TICK NOTK2 TO THE RESIDENTS Of 0AM" COUNTY Notice is hereby given that the Barry County Planning Commission will conduct o public hearing ♦or tho follow.nfl S.po<>al TABLED CASE NO. SP. 14-94 — Maude Towne. (appMant). LOCATION: On the southeast comer of Gurd ond PHer Rds. in Sec. 1. Barry Twp. CASE NO. SP. 16-94 — Barbara EBtlm. (applicant). LOCATION: At 4991 Loftus Rd . on the South Ude jus’ East of Solomon Rd.. Sac. 9. Irving Twp. PURPOSE Requesting a special use permit lo operate an adult foster core home foe six (6) Kiwanis Club ■presents a... WORLD SERIES Narrated by... CLINT DENN in Person 44 California” Color Motion Pictures N.irrated in Person! Friday, Nov. 18 • 7 PM Hastings Central Sch<«l Auditorium CASE NO. SP. 17-94 — Howard Sullivan, (appli­ cant). Richard ond Bonnie Myen, (property owner*). LOCATION Al 10894 E. State Rd. on the South tide In Sec. 24. Castleton Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a special use permit for temporary housing for on elderly relative. MEETING DATE: November 28. 1994. TIME: 7:30 p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts ond law Building ot 220 West Court St.. Hastings. Michigan Interested persons desiring to present rheir views upon an appeal either verbally or in writing will be given the opportunity to be heord al the above mentioned time and place. Site inspections of the above described proper­ ties will be completed by the Planning Commission members the day of the hearing. Persons interasted in accompanying the group should contact the Planning Office The special use applications are available for public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 220 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of * a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 p.m.). Monday thru Friday Please coll the Plann­ ing Office ot 948-4830 for further infer motion. Tho County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ot tho mooting to In­ dividuals with disabilities at the moeting/heoring upon ten (10) days notice to tho County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contort tho County of Barry by writing or coiling the following: Judith A. Peter son. Coordinator. 220 W. State Street. Hastings. Ml 49096. (6)6)948-4891. Nancy L. Boorsma Barry County Clerk (11/17) Looking for Extra Cash? BAMNBR Caf...945-9554 toSUBSCMBB Sei Anything FAST! i �P*0« 8 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1994 Ann Landers you can keep chocolate tn your lite without starving Chocolate addict Thornapple Manor mascot wins ‘Good Citizen’ award Jasmine, the golden retriever mascot at Thomapple Manor, recently earned a 'Canine Good Citizen* certificate after completing a seven-week dog obedience course at Rivers Edge Kennels in Irving Township, owned by Cindy Steorts The residents of Thomapple Manor were so proud ot her achievement that a graduation party was held to celebrate Everyone except the guest ot honor enjoyed 'puppy chow,* a dessert made with cereal and chocolate chip*. Jasmine preferred the real thing. Jasmine is shown here with Christine Gkjmm. activity clerk at Thomapple Manor LEGAL NOTICES: ... . .... .......... ............. Estate of HARRY A. WOODMANSEE TO AU MTERESTED FBSONS: NOTICE: A hearing will be hoH on Dscsmbsr 8. l9MattU0a.nl. in tho probate courtroom. Barry. Michigan before Judge Richard H Show on the petition of BARBARA SNYDER requesting BAR­ BARA SNYDER bo appointed psrsonol rsprsssn totivo of HARRY WOODMANSEE who lived at 1607 EK ” OOWLMG ROAD, HASTINGS. Michigan and whu Uod 9/10/94 DeeenMer. 1994 at 200 p.a». o dock in the fore­ noon. local Mao. sold mortgage shall bo lorocios- a .4 ----a-Si- -»l - m w— ww H -t- -» pkxw Ms oo or swao or pmx ic wtmxi nry^st ws tho front door of Me CoutMoueo. CNy of Hastings. od) psrsonol representative within 4 months of tho dose of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo asiignsd to ontaiod persons appearing of record. November 10. 19M DAV® H. TRIPP (P29290) 206 SOUTH BROADWAY HASTMGS. Ml 49086 (616) 945-9983 BARBARA SNYDER 1280 MIX8I ROAD HASTINGS. Ml 490M (11/17) JAMB E SMMNT-TON and JANET E. SIMMGTON jointly and severally, ond ROSALIE ANN Staphen L Haslett (Fl4725) JTWIRN I. HASLETT, P.C. TO: MCK WSSON M THE MATTER OF RICHARD MICHAEL WK. SON. Minor. DOS 12/19/79. A potato* has boon hied tn tho above matter. A hearing on the pstaipn will bo conducted by the court on 1 2 1 3 *4 at >1 00 am ,n BARR Y C OUNTY PRORATE COURT JUVENILE DIVISION 220 W. Court It See 302 Hastings Ml IT tt THEREFORE ORDERED that RICK WILSON personoHy appear before tho court at tho time and place stated above. RICHARD H SHAW. Judge of Probate (11/17) LEGAL NOTICE N9nCS Or RNBCUMUK -PIMULAINM NOTIC* Mooodont*o K06060 Rfo No. 94-21 SI 9-SE NOW TMERfKW. by virtoo al Mo power ot Mb contained In totd mortgage and pursuant to tho ttatato of the S*>to of Michigan In such case mods '’^DOtSHBMBY GIVEN Mat on lhe 8M day ai Dear Ann lenders: My freezer is full of chocolate cake, brownies, chocolate ice cream, vanilla ice cream (there’s chocolate sauce in the cupboard I. several kinds of chocolate tee cream bar*, chocolate pie and lot* of chocolate candies 1 stand in front of my freezer and want to cry. You'll understand when I tell you I keep my weight under 125 pound* I do it by star vaiion. One bite-sized chocolate ice cream bar. and my weight pop* up on the scale the next morning My question to you ts: Is it worth it? I’m a widow and still socially active. Because I'm big-boned, I don't look charming when I put on weight. But I'm also 83 year* old Should I spend my remaining year* resisting chocolate? Or should I jum go on and he fat “V •kw’ This is a very real problem to me Please help me straighten it out - Chocolate Addict in El Paso Dear El Paso: You asked the wrong per­ son. I. too. am addicted to chocolate. Sec a nutritionist, and get your diet squared away so NOTVCI S HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to o Judgment entered by tho Circuit Court for tho County of Barry on the 7th day of October, 1993. In fever of PLAMWHL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, as PtobMfl. and ngofiwt JAMES E SMb MGTON ond JANET E. SIMMGTON Defendants, tho Berry County Sheriff or Ms appointed deputy will soil ot public safe to tho highest bidder, at tho cost entrance of the Courthouse, in the Oty of Hastings Barry County. Michigan, on Thursday, the 9th day of Ds camber. 19M at 2 o dock in tho afternoon, tho property situated In tho Village of Prairieville. Barry County. Michigan, and doe crib- Thursday, Nor. 17, Friday, Nor. 18, Saturday, Nor. 19 Gilmore Jewelers 102 E State St . Hastings 945-9572 SS9EfiS Default hovtog boon mode in tho terms and condiHone of a certain mortgage made by John J. Brovoia. a single man on Mm ch 26 '994 to AC CEPTANCE MORTGAGE CORPORATION ond subsequently assigned to Stove Ruio 6726 Red Coder Lone. West Bloomfield. Ml 48367 ond record od in tho Office of tho Rogistor of Deeds for Barry County. Michigan on the 2nd day of April. A D 1993 in Libor 968 of Mortgages. Pogo SI I. and upon which mortgage there is claimed to bo duo as of the dote of this notice Principal and Interest of Twenty Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Sixty Two Dollars and 92/100. (927.062 92) ot 17% per an num. and said default having continued for more than thirty (30) days and no suit or proceeding* having boon Instituted to recover tho debt secured by the mortgage NOTKI IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT ON December 1. I9M 2-00 p.m Local Time, tho sotd mortgage will bo forsefosed by public safe at public vendue to the highest bidder imide tho Barry County Courthouse » ,j ». . ,, -■ H».L 1 ,Lme ounatng m navnngB. msene^an .V-. vw 1 oetng building where the Circuit Court lor sotd County i * hold, of tho promisos dsscrtbsd in said mortgage or so much thereof OR may be necessary to pay the amount duo on sold mortgage os aforesaid with in­ terest thereon and oil legal costs, charges and ex­ penses including tho attorney foes provided by low ond any tases. assessments and insurance ore situated In the Township of Orangeville. Coun­ ty of Barry. State of Michigan described os follows: Land in the TOWNSHIP of ORANGEVKLE. BARRY uounry. mwwgun, ^usermeo a* mouws 6EGMNMG ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH UNI Of SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE. THENCE EAST ON SAID LINE TO SOUTH 1 /4 POST OF SECTION 4: THENCE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH I/2 LME OF SECTION 4 TO A POINT 14 ROOS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/2 SECTION 4 THENCE WEST TO HIGHWAY: THENCE SOUTH 12 DEGREES WEST ALONG HIGHWAY S52 FHT THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGREES EAST 93 FEET THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 414.3 FEET THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES EAST SOO FEET. THENCE SOUTH 63 DEGREES WEST BOO FEET TO SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 290 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGaaaNG EXCEPT COMMENCING ON THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST TO AN MON PIPE SET IN CONCRETE ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE EAST 200 FEET ON SAID SEC T1ON UNE; THENCE NORTH 66 FKT: THENCE WBT TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING BLING A PARCEL OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1 '4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 129 FEET FOR PLACE OF BEGINS MG: THENCE EAST 280 FEET THENCE NORTH 62 FHT. THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH LME OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 190 FEET THENCE EAST 280 FEET FOR A PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE WEST 280 FHT MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE NORTH 60 FEET THENCE NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POINT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT BEGINNING ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKI WHERE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT POINT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET M CONCRETE THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 66 FHT FOR A PLACE C* BEGINN MG THENCE EAST 280 FHT THENCE NORTH 62 FEO THENCE WEST 280 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE THENCE SOUTH 62 FEET MORE OR LESS TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 300 FHT OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCH OF LAND BEG’N N1NG ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE THE SOUTH LINE OF SECTION 4 TOWN 2 NORTH RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SAID SHORE AT A POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON CRETE THENCE EAST ON SAID SOUTH LINE TO THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4 THENCE NORTH ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1 4 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A PLACE OF BEGINNING Tho length at lhe period of rode*v«pi«ort from Mich »oio will bo twelve (12) month* immodtatoly toHowtng *o*d *ole Doted at Southfield Mkhtgon th** 19th day of October A D 1994 Mile* E Broech 26211 Control Park Blvd Suite 400 Southfield MJ 48076 By Worren L Broich Anonoy for Steve Ruza 26211 Control Pork Blvd 4410 Southfield Ml 48076 (11 24) Dear Readers: 1 he ideal holiday gift i* Liz Carpenter * new book. "Unplanned Paren­ thood." It's a real upper and only $20 (in Canada: $27.95). Publisher: Random House. Unfaithfully hers Dear Ann Landers: For a long time. I've suspected my husband has been cheating on me. Now. I have phone number*, letter* and photographs of him with women, and the evidence is conclusive. When I confronted "Sheldon." he insisted these women are just friend*. "Donna" traveled with him on a "business trip" to lhe Caribbean. I know a kN about hi* business. a.41 he has no customer* in tnai pan of the world. My husband say* Donna doesn't mean a thing to him and that he hasn't slept with her or with "Myrna." either. He look Myrna, who u recently divorced, to Cannel. Calif., for a week of golf. A* liKk would have it. he shot a hole in one and got his picture in the paper. Myrna was Handing next to him. We've been together 10 year* and have three young children I don’t want to raise my kids alone, but I don't trust their father. He say* my imagination is working overtime. I did not "imagine" those letter* and the newspaper photo. Sheldon say* a marriage without trust is sure lo fail. Advise soonest -D.C. Dear D.C.: If Sheldon wants you to trust him. he'd better clean up his act and earn that trust. You need an unbiased third party to establish some firm guidelines. The two of you should get some marriage counseling so Sheldon will have a clear understanding of what is acceptable behavior and what is not. Obviously, the man doesn't have a clue, and I might add. he has been getting away with murder. License to kill? Dau* Ann I andrn.* My father is 84. His eyesight is poor, and he is quite deaf. He in­ sisted on driving me to the post office Ian week. 4nd ] nearly had a heart attack. He jumped a curb and almost hit a pedestrian The next day. 1 phoned the chief of police and asked him to have my father followed and fake away his driver's license if he thought 3od was a menace. Three days later, my father Ion his license He is very depressed, and l*m filled with guilt. Please comment. -No Name. No City Denr N.N.N.C.: You performed a public service and may have saved your father's life. Thanks on behalf of all the people he didn't hit. Forgive Dad? tact about two or three times a year as | was growing up When I decided in my late ten* to allow my loving stepfather to legally adopt me. Harry was very resentful and cut off a| contact. Al first, I was hurt, but after a wkile, I felt OK about not having him in my lift. Four year* later. Harry called out of the blue and sent me a couple of fnendly notes. Another year passed, and he called again and sent a gift for my college graduation. Over the next three years. Harry contacted me once or twice, but now I really wish that he would jum leave me alone Life seemed so much simpler without him tumping in every once in a while. When my daughter was bom. it got a lot more complicated. Harry telephoned and sent gifts for her btrtiiday and at Christmas I didn't want to be rude, so I wrote some lukewarm thank-you notes. What really an­ noyed me is that he signed the cards "Grandpa." I feel guilty saying 1 don’t want the man around. I get very upset and stressed whenever I hear from him. Also, I'm sure that it bugs my nxxher and stepdad What should I do? Am I morally obligated lo let Harry into my life even though it cause* so much chaos? Or do I have the right to tell him to leave me and my family alone? 1 need to know what to do before I get another call. Please help me. I’m Feeling Suffocated Dear FA: 11 is obvious that your father is trying hard lo make amends for the way he treated you in the earlier years. Please con sider the fact that peace is better than war and love is a lot healthier than hale. If. with the help of counseling, you could get to that place, it would be well worth the time and money. The decision must be yours, however. Should you feel that letting Harry back into your life would be viewed as a betrayal by your mom and her husband, it may be best not to risk it. Tell her no lies Deer Ann Landers: I have been going with "Kenneth" for almost a year. We have been living together for three months. He has asked me to marry him. and we are going to Col­ orado to meet his niother. I am 32 and had a previous marriage that lasted only one year. Kenneth is exactly my age and has never been married. He wants me to tell his mother that I am 28. He also would prefer that 1 not mention my previous mar­ riage or that I was bom a Catholic. (He is a Baptin.) These "suggestions" have given me new insight regarding my fiance's character. I am deeply rtiisppnintrd. but I don't want to lore him. Yet I cannot see myself telling there lies. Kenneth says he sees his mother only twice a year and the "misinformation" won’t make any difference. Please give me your thoughts -Greta Dear Greta: Are you sure you want to marry this man? My recommendation is that you cancel the trip and tell Kenneth to find himself a nice 28-year-old Baptin woman who ha* never been married. Gen of the Day: People who are always making allowances for themselves and others end up bankrupt. Forget to save some of your favorite Ann Landen coiumns? "Nuggets and Doozies” is lhe ansn-er Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check oe money orderfor $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landen, P.O. Bax 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Catada, send 56 ) Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate, lac. Dear Ann I andrrs: My problem is my biological father. "Harry." He divorced my mom when I was very young but kept in con­ Lake Odessa NEWS The community calendar shows that al 1:44 a.m. Friday. Nov. 18. we will have a penum­ bra! eclipse of the moon. Saturday at 7 p.m. marks the start of the fifth season of "Feed Store" productions at (he Lakewood High School auditorium The crowd comes early to get good seating. This time, refreshments will be served as the au­ dience comes, rather than at an intermission. Village Council will meet Monday. Nov 21, at 7:3u p.m. at the Page Memorial Building United Methodist Women will meet in the church parlor at 7:30 on that same evening. The Historical Society's board meeting also will be on the 21 st. at the Marie Pickens home at 7 p.m. The Ionia County Health Department will hold it* monthly immunization clinic at Fellowship Hall next Wednesday. Nov. 23. from 9 a.m. to noon The Lake*(XX1 Ministerial Association met for breakfast last week to finalize plans for the community's Thanksgiving service Wednes­ day. Nov. 23, ai Zion Lutheran at 7 p.m. They also had a presentation from a represen­ tative of Lakewood Community Council about the upcoming food basket project for December Catherine Kussmaul of Delta Township, formerly of Woodland, is listed in a published obituary as one of eight surviving siblings of Melbert McKenna. 79. of Grand Rapids He was a longtime security guard at the Cass Building in the State Capitol complex in Lans­ ing. He was a life member of the VFW. a member of the Hubbardton American Legion Post, and a veteran of World War II. Fitting­ ly. his funeral mass was at St. John the Baptist church in Hubbardston on Armistice Day. but at two in the afternoon The State Journal's science and nature writer. Norris Ingalls, had a feature story Nov. 9 on the Scales Prairie near Middleville and the attempt at creating another prairie on 10 acres of land at the Ebersole Environmen tai Education Center near Yankee Springs. The Lake Odessa Area Historical Societymet Thursday of last week with 20 present to hear Karen Zook relate her Florula ex­ ) perience at beachcoming twice each day dur­ ing low tide and finding items lost by the hun­ dreds who tried io flee Cuba and Haiti. Sum* of the items she brought were a tiny shoe thdl was chewed. Cuban coins, a gold watch (stfy running) and good luck pieces. She also found some bags of food items, many waler boaiet and clothing. Surely each article washed ashore represents a life lost by someone who did not succeed in finding haven in the con­ tinental U.S Lynda Cobb has bunting to sell at Christmas Round tn Town, and at home. The society will have planning calendars, copies of "Crossings," baked goods and white elephant items for sale on both days. Nov. 25 and 26. The outside work at Central United Methodist Church seems to be nearly com* piesed. New in the past week was installatna of two arched windows, which formerly were on the north side of the north tower. They were hardly seen because of a stairway that traversed their space. Now they sparkle in the sunlight and cast vibrant color* on the new stairway and the elevator wall beyond. Much progress is being made on the interior with trim, paint, wallpaper, new window sills and more. Willowbrook Drive has made some change* with the Eckstrom house completed and oc­ cupied. The condo being built by contractor Bulling has taken shape, as has the house far­ ther up the drive, being built by contractor Ron France. The homebuilders' class of Central Church had a fun evening Friday. using their cars and hunting lhe answer in a motorized version of the "Clue" game. It was a clery "whodunit," where and ho* . The highway project continues. Topsoil has been added along the new curbs. Grass seed and straw have been strewn behind the curbs. With the current mild ten^eratures and ample rainfall, the conditions seemed right for germination. The only trace left from the gas well site is of puddle in the center of the earthen banks that sur-Gunded die drilling spot Much concrete has been removed from the Fairchild Oil property on Bonanza Road. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1994 — Page 9 i ■ to Time... The Ray Erway Story (Part 13) by Joyce F. Weinbrecht ' Ray continues to wnte about life in Rutland Township: "I went to Irving with Hap Marble about the Oakes contract Babcock got an air pistol on June 10 Bob bailed our hay on June 18. Merle Haynes, the new minister, and the tWttaes were at the lake with us The Wiltses ■bought the Floyd Dryer house in town. Rex Boreman died and was buried on June 28. The Erway trailer at Head Lake circa 1945. ■ “The Sunday School picnic was held at our vace on Head Lake, with 38 people there ■Ha Smith was hurt by a runaway team on a Bute rake on July 11 and the Otis School picnic pvas held at our place on July 13. There were ’ 54 people at that picnic i "Robin is here for the sumn^rr and began ^combining wheal on July 21. On Aug 3. F 1952, the Rev Kendall preached Or. Aug 10. Maurice Glasgow preached IXmi and Joan came from Florida on lhe 15<h and left to go back to I lorida on the 20th. -“Earl Hubbell was killed by lightning as he was standing under a basswood tree northeast of our east field. This happened on July 31st. His funeral was held on Sept 3 “The 7th ot September was Roy and R*by. 50th wedding anniversary Harry Belson * family brought his folks to the lake They fished there and slept overnight “On Sept 17, I took 645 pounds of clover seed to Wayland and on the 18th I took 870 pounds more seed to Wayland 1 sold off the hem the last of the month “We got a new car on Oct. 4 and left for Don and Joan's tn Milton. Fla We stayed al Valley Junction. Tenn. We arrived at Don's at 4 pm Oct 8. “Don and I went to Pensacola and got a magazine for 22 high standard automatic Then we went to Kolb s and got a differential for the old Ford axle We watched peanut threshing and got a gunny sack of peanuts for about 10 cents a pound. 1 toed to get some sorghum but had no hick *■ “On Oct. 19, Don took Joan lo Pensacola Hospital aad Jan was born that vme day He brought them home on Oct. 23 “I fished with the Studebaker salesman but we had no luck We went Shields Point to go fishing with H. W. Holland, but he had gone away and it was a good thing we didn't go. as the wind came up. On Oct. 31. Don took us on the earner Monterey , which had a very •good record r “We left Don and Joan's on Nov 2. We lost ibout 100 miles by turning left instead of rifta when we hit the northbound roed. so we stayed at Deei Springs and I will always believe that I got i.?rsc meat for supper in­ stead of beef thai night We drove to Peru. Ind.. 550 mite* We stayed in a cabin for $7 *We had breakfast at Nites. Mich We stopped at Orv's and came on home We warmed the house up. rested up a ba and I went beck on the mail route on Nov. 6. “Mowry was bitten by our old Tom cat as he was picking up some popcorn We had given the cat to him I took Mowry to the doctor "Barlows were here for supper Consumers men cut lhe willow on the 10th and 11th. On the 14<h. I found a dead buck by the ditch in the west pines I got permission to take the hide. “1 took the tractor to Jay Anders for a valve job. I hunted on the way home Babcock bought Pai Terpening's Model A I got the tractor from Jay and Fred and I lowed hi* car home. John Erway (center) and his four sisters, Ruth, Maxine, Joan and Genlvive Erway. "Beil McCallum died on Nov 28. and Florence Harthy* funeral was that day also Lightcap side swiped me west of M Ulrich's on Dec. 1st. There was $80 estimated damage He paid lhe bill. 1 closed the deal with Hyde on the Van Wie deal on Dec. 2. George Scott died on Dec 8. the funeral was on the I Oth and Frank Ferris died on the I Ith with the funeral held on Dec. 13. We took Mina to Pennock Hospital on the 6th She died on the 14th and was buned on the 27th. “I had the body work done on the car on the 22nd. Al) of our Michigan folks were home for Christmas This is a sad time of year to lose so many near relatives. In fact it was a sad year, as so many left us "We started out the year on Jan. I. 1933. with Aaron Dibbles here for a duck dinner 1 was miserable with £ terrible cold “A sudden thaw on Jan. IS allowed many fishing shanties to sink into the lake I delivered some groceries to Babcock's. We went with Howard and Catherine Ferris to Fanners Week in Lansing. We went in our car. January was about as perfect a winter month that could be. There were several days of sleet, but otherwise it was warm and dry "Harry Dunn had hernia surgery at Pen nock on Feb. 5 He got along all right February was also very dry. with no snow problems Ted Ziegler w as off of his route for about a month due to a circulation problem “In March, the Rev. Gury M England showed slides at Orv’s place Skip's family was there also On March 12. the robins and red winged Hack birds were back Or. got some fertilizer to spread. There was practical­ ly no ram dun ng the whole month of March John drove to Dwight's tn the Kaiser on April 1. 1953. Lula Waters died and was buried on April 10. “We got 500 pines from F. Craig and 10.500 from Steebys I made a stock for George Swanson's old double barrel gun 1 gave it to him Chari y Grames were here. We went to Battle Creek to see Dr Sleight for an eye checkup for Frances. I took potatoes to Aunt Lottie, then went to Dwight s house then on to Struble* al Bitely We called on the Wiltses and then came on home "Elmer White, conservation man was here Ray and Frances Erway (center of photo) and their children. June 16, 1940. Ray Erway with his car In front of their home on Goodwill Road about a five-year package of 1.000 free trees a year, plus some hazel nuts and gray osiers “Les Lockwood inspected the route on May 5, 1953 Elmer Struble. George Swanson, W. Parker and I went to Luther for mushrooms. We got very few. On May 16. Orv and I wat­ ched Charley saw a big log for Anders and helped him put out a fire on the roof over the saw mill. This was a very close call. If we had not been there, it would probably hav^ gotten beyond help. We were able to put it out however. “1 took Babcock to Barger's t d he got a slightly used 2 horsepower BAS motor for $35. He later gave it to me. “There were Decoration Day services at Rutland on May 30. there was a terrific rain with high winds at 5:30 p.m. on June 5. We went to see Dr. Sleight in Battle Creek again and 1 put up a pipe clothes line at the house. The Struble* were with us at Head Lake. On June 14. the Rev. Arman preached his last sermon at the church. “We went back to Battle Creek to get Frances* new glasses. John called us at 10 p.m June 19 He called from Radford “I moved the dinner bell from its post to the garage We had fish for dinner, more than we could eat. We got a new minister on June 23. Two carloads of folks from Piqua. Ohio, wanted to use the trailer, betfed to get in. *4> we let them. They came«h June 27 and left for home on July 31. “1 took 200 chicks lo Bernard Lewis after hours “Dotys stayed at Des Combes cabin in ex­ change for ours There was an emergency let­ ter from hts wife to Des Combe* at the lake. He sold his lot to Conrad for about $800 “By July 1953 the haying was done and combining was beginning. There were 33 people at the Sunday School picnic, which was held at the lake on July 19. We had the first ripe tomatoes and three meals of sweet rorn the last week in July. “On Aug. I. R W Vernon ind nis wife of Toledo came to the trailer They teft again as the weather was bad “The Otis School picnic was held on Aug. 9. There were 18 cars with over 50 people there. The Olis family reunion was at Bob Otis' house. John and his family were here from California for a vacation. They left for Joliet uo Aug. 22. “Orv. Milt Springs and 1 went to Canada fishing. We left Battle Creek at 8 p.m. and crossed the Straits of Cheyboygan at 6 a m. to Rocky Island Lake. We left Bartie Creek July 22 and arrived at the lake on July 23. We had supper after dark in an old lumber shanty about 10 miles from where we left the car. We caught between 30 and 50 fish a day. keeping only those over 5 pounds. We tied the keeper to a log or a root in the lake until we were ready to come home. We came home on July 30th bringing about 16 fish. 1 caught two of the three 10-pound fish we got. We came home by the way of Six Lakes. Milt got a gun there The trip cost us about $30 each, beside* the food which we had taken along. Some trip! "The Vombeck* from Piqua. Ohio, came to the lake on Sept 4th and Charley grames was here I tore down the heating boiler on Sept. 7. 1 took back section off of the boiler and took it to Ray Cook to be welded That cost me $25. I got it back on April 24. and on the 29th got the boiler back together. It was operating all right by the 6th of October “I bought my first chain saw from Peck's through Russell Cunninghams had a sale. 1 bought a radio and three chairs I gave Welton Brooks six crates Genevieve, Ruth Hulseba and the kids came out after nuts “We left for Davis Bridge on the Muskegon River on Oct. 26 We arrived at Van Wies near our fractional 80 acres east about 7 a.m. No fish at badge We had lunch at the Snack Bar at Rogen Dam and then we went on to Holland "Chuck got a deer with south of east pines near the line fence with his bow and arrows on Nov I. 1953 1 took Frances to Dr. Showalter for treatment We got three bushels of apples at Hall orchard We sold Pranshka s tent to Miller OnNov. 15. Dickie Rose got a 10-pomt buck on Roy Erway's place I got six bushels of apples of Parker Erway Orv and family and his mother, and John and his fami­ ly were here for Thanksgiving John and his group left after dinner on the 29th. The pond ts dry this year “I hit my left knee with a very big hammer on the 5th ot December W ent to see Dr Fin­ nic on the 15th Barlou s were here for dinner "Mr*. Mowry died on Dec. 17 Her funeral was at Beeler's in Middleville with the bunal at Greenwood Cemetery in Grand Rapids 1 was one of the pallbearers. “Dr. Finnic removed two calluses off of my back right between the shoulder blades I stayed off of the mail route until the 28th I went in and helped George sort cards and other mail. "John and his family were here for Christmas They came the 24th and left on the 2*th. * Hubert and Donna Case and another cou­ ple stayed here over night on the I si of January. I954. Hubert and Donna were mar­ ried at Goodwill Church Jan. 2. “Elmer Hathaway died in Paramount. Calif. His funeral was held at the Goodwill Church on Jan. 19<h. Clyde Mowry had din­ ner with us on Jan. 17. "Meri and Bernice Peake went off of the road just east of our culvert. 1 pulled them out. This was on Feb. 4. On Feb. 8. I went to see Dr. Fmnie for the final time for my back. “Orv Ehrhardt took Elmer Struble, Don Swank and me up to Elmer's cabin at Bitely. There was a thunderstorm as we left home on Feb. 20. We fished on Blue Lake and then went to Davis Bridge on the Muskegon River, then to Bass Lake and then came on home. The ice was very tricky on most lakes "Fann Bureau met at the Odd Fellow Hall on Feb. 27. “March of 1954, George Swanson took the mail route on the 3rd. 4th. 5th and 6th. On March 14, 1 took the small lathe to Babcock and traded it for guns. I went to Lake Odessa with Alan Hyde and bought the Montcalm farm, 80 fractional acres. “We went to Rutlarxl Cemetery to size up landscaping needs on March 28. No decisions were made Cunninghams held a sale on March 26 “W.H. Anders was buried on April 1, 1954. There was a sale at Bowens Mills on April 12. I bought El saw and case of old pamt “I had to have a valve grind job done on the 21st. We went to Joliet. DI., on the 23rd. They showed us around the area while we were there. We traveled 200 miles getting him a>lh»25<h. . “We planted 1000 pines southwest of Mink Cr«k and on Hog Back Hills ‘On May 8. we set 450 Austrian pines on Hf Back Hills We look the Dunns to Hyland lo the festival. On May 23, we met Ehrhardt* at Deer Park south of Hastings on M-37. We cemeted the garage at Orv’s on May 24 and attended Decoration Day services at Rutland Cemetery on the 30th. Hastings Library plans food for r fTWR “Food for Fines" Week, or Cornucopia Week, will be held al the Hastings Public Library Nov. 21-26. Dunng this week, people may pay their library overdue fines by donating non­ perishable food ttr is instead of money. Fifty cents credit for each food item will be ap­ plied to old and new fines. The non-perishable food items will be donated to Love Inc. of Barry County. it applies only lo laic fines for returning library items and not to loss fines for replacing damaged or lost library items Need a helping hand for Christmas? Barry County families in need are being asked to sign up for a holiday basket by contacting Love. Inc. of Barry County or the County Department of Social Services. Mailing of the holiday sign-up slips bas been delayed this year so by contacting Love Inc. or DSS directly, names can be matched earlier with those who are giving the baskets In order to get a basket it is not necessary to be a DSS client, said Steve Reid, ex­ ecutive director of Love Inc Anyone who needs help al Christmas may sign up for a basket Residents should sign up for a basket as soon as possible at Love Inc.. 305 S. Michigan Ave. in Hast­ ings between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday through Fri­ day. or at DSS. 555 W Woo&iwn. Harings. during regular business hours. John and Edwina Erway. "June 1954. We sprayed lhe pines for saw flies the first week. I took Charley to Steam Day south of Richland on June 5. The Conser­ vation Club program was Canadian fishing slides. Tom Myers checked out the route on June 7. “We went to Morley to check out oil drill­ ing then to Davis Bodge then to Webber oil rig. where they arc drilling through limestone two miles east and one mite south of the frac­ tional 80 acres. “We called on the Wiltses at Rockford on the way home. On June 2!. Prances cut her index finger on her right hand on a Shultz mail box so I look her to Dr. Finnic. On June 245. Roy and Ruby had their 51st wedding an­ niversary. Louie and Nina were here. He brought a 5S6 pound tront to us. "Our new minister the Reverend Ted Doan came on June 27. The Sunday School picnic was held at lhe lake. On June 28. I signed an order for a Conestoga. (The next part Number Fourteen will take Mr. Erway to his retirement from Hastings Rural Mail Route No. 5 on April 30. 1955.) Looking for Extra Cash? M...945-95S4 Sei Anything FAST! - ---- - - Office Manager - WANTED Knowledgeable in office problems, book­ keeping, payroll, governmental accounting, computer proficient and the ability and per­ sonality to work well with the public. Previous experience in the above areas is highly desirable. Send resume to: Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 Attn: Tom Rook NOTICE Of PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Hastings Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, Decembers, 1994 at 7:30 g.m. In the City Hall, Council Chambers, 102 . Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Said hearing Is on an amendment to Section 3.120, Article XI of the Hastings Code on Permitted Uses. This would allow dwelling units above store fronts In the B-1 Zoning district. The City will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and senrices upon five days notice to the Clerk and the City of Hastings, 945-2468 Sharon Vickery City Clerk �I Paoe 10 — The Haatlngs Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1994 Freeport couple earns DSS Director’s Award Volunteer service hours over 1,000 have been given by (front, from left) Ann Hoffman, Dorothy Hoffman, Helen Hoffman, and Sandy Windes; and (back, from left) Lois Patterson. Don Hoffman. Brenda Gibson, Carol Conrad. Patricia Wagner and Sharon Stout DSS Director Ron Decker gave special recognition to Brenda Gibson (left) and Pamela Brady for Outstanding Social Contract Service over the Past Year. Volunteer service hours of 200490 were donated by (from left) Sharon Cross, Bertha Thaler, and Catherine Deyo. (Front, from left) Wilma Anderson, Mary Eckhoff. and Sandra Mosteller. (back, from left) Barry Andros, Pamela Brady and Duane Windes have ac­ cumulated between 500 and 989 hours of volunteer service. POSITION: BARRY COUNTY SHERIFF To Complete Term Ending 12/31/96 Residency Will Be Required APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED THROUGH DEC. 2. 1994 AT 5:00 P.M. SEND APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES TO Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk 220 W. State Street, Hastings. MI 49058 BARRY COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER by Margaret Fowter Staff Writer Howard and Bertha Thaler, a rural Freeport couple, were honored with the Director's Award during the annual Barn County Department of Social Services dinner last Wednesday at the County Scat in Hastings. The dinner each year honors and thanks DSS volunteers for all their time and effort. Director's Award recipients arc acknowledged because of their exceptional dedication to helping others, both through the DSS programs and other volunteer programs Bertha Thaler has donated a lot of time to lhe transportation needs al the DSS. She also volunteers with the Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity and is active at the Freeport United Methodist Church, the Thalers' home congregation Howard Thaler serves as president of Habitat and has donated many hours toward building several homes in the county. He also tends a hand whenever someone needs a han­ dy man. often without any monetary compen­ sation. He i> also active in the Freeport Methodist church. When DSS Director Ron Decker presented the Thalers with the award, he explained that these and their many ocher acts of kindness were u.i reason the couple was selected this year. Decker also said the volunteer programs en­ compass a number of areas, including Helen Wenger (left), who works with DSS, and her husband Bob,who is a county commissioner, awarded certificates for the number of volunteer ser­ vices. Pat Wagner has contributed over 2.000 hours. Ron Decker, director of Barry County Department of Social Services, made the presentation of this year's Director's Award to Howard and Bertha Thaler. It has become a tradition that Volunteer Services Coordinator Don Rewa receives some kind of “fun" award at the annual dinner. Pat Wagner, who heads of the Barry County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) pro­ gram, presented him with a hunter's survival pack complete with two rolls of back-to-nature toilet paper Michael W. MacLeod D.C. Treatment Of • HEADACHES • NECK & ARM PAIN • MIDDLE BACK & SHOULDER PAIN • LOW BACK & LEC PAIN MacLeod Steven Graham. Dorothy Hoffman andi Cheryl Swihart received seventh-year! certificates. Eighth-year certificates were awarded toMarian Colvin. Sharon Stout, Betty Moore, Lois Warner and Ray Wieland Carol Conrad and Donald Hoffman Jr. received ninth-year certificates. Tenth-year certificates were given to Don Hoffman. Harry Hoffman. Helen Hoffman and Bertha Thaler. Sandra Brown received a certificate for 12 years. Certificates for 13 yean of service went to M.bcl Boyion. Sharon Crou. Hametx Durkee. Brenda Eveans. Marion Haywood. Cathy Liceaga. Ammon Miller. Lou Patter­ ion. Deb Spicer. Alberta Turner and Marge Wieland. Ann Hoffman has volunteered for over 6,000 hours of service. See DSS, continued page 11 Make U S Savings Bonds part of tout retirement savings program For a recorded message of current rate information, call 948-3170 PALMER GRADUATE 128 WEST CENTER OPEN 6 DAYS by Appointments Downtown Hastings Tapley. Bertha Thaler. Tammy TrodeM Alberta Turner. Ray Wieland. Shirley widl mk and Rita Wilson. 1 Those logging 500-999 hours are: Wilma Anderson, Barry Andrus. Wendy Blakley. Pamela Brady. Mary Eckoff, Ammon Milter Sandra Mostelter. Jay Smith and Duanl Windes. Volunteers who have donated more than 1.000 service hours are Mabel Boy Ion. San. dra Brown. Marian Colvin. Carol Conrad, Harnett Durkee. Brenda Gibson. Stevjn Graham. Marion Haywood. Ann Hoffman. Don Hoffman. Dorothy Hoffman. Harry Hof­ fman. Helen Hoffman, Amy McGhee, Betty Moore. Lois Patterson. Sharon Stout, Cheryl Swthart. Patricia Wagner. Lois Warner and Sandy Windes Several of these volunteers have contributed many more than 1.000 hours, with Marian Colvin and Patricia Wagner over 2,000 hours; Lots Warner over 3.000; Sandra Brown, Carol Conrad, and Sharon Stout over 4,000; Dorothy Hoffman over 5,000; Ann Hoffman over 6.000; Harry Hoffman over 10.000; Don Hoffman over 13,000; and Helen Hoffman over 19.000 Certificates for number of years in the DSS volunteer programs also were awarded. First-year certificates went to Pam Brady. Terne Clemens. Bonnie Colburn, Tara DuBots. Edward Enz, Shannan Hull. Kim Jameson. Ron Komondy, Lisa Lapham, Alicia Lethcoe. Carolyn Mansfield. Kenneth Nye, Linda Schulte. Alans Scott and Helen Wenger. Second-year certificates were given to Roger Cooper. Cathy Deyo. Christy Erickson. Carroll Fowter, Brenda Gibson, Gloria Herbstreith. Audrey Marcum. Eileen Oehler, Mary Spurgeon. Rita Wilson. Duane Windes and Laura Yesh John Cwik and Lydia Tapley were awarded third-year certificates. Fourth-year certificates went to Wendy Blakely. Renae Feldpausch. Amy McGhee. Tammy Trudell and Shirtey Wietmk Wilma Anderson. Barry Andrus, Mary Eckhoff. Patricia Wagner and Sandy Windes. were awared fifth-year certificates. Sixth-year certificates went to Ann Hoff-' man. Sandra Mostelter and Jay Smith. '* Chiropractic ,\ou Accepting Neu Patients Comer ot Church A West Center transportation. representative payees, the emh needs programs. crafts program, youth companions. CASA (court appointed special advocates), and children's services assistance. Volunteers were recognized for both the number of cumulative hours served and the number of years with the programs. Another special award was given to Brenda Gibson and Pamela Brady for Outstanding Social Contract Service over the past year. The two women have been responsible for coordinating volunteer services used in several of areas. Not all volunteers were able to attend lhe dinner, but they were recognized for their contributions. Thou who have 200 to 499 service hours include. Sharon Crass. Catherine Deyo, Brenda Evans. Renae Feldpausch. CarraiU Fowler. Gloria Herbstreith. Donald Hoffman! Jr.. Cathy Liceaga. Deb Spicer. Lydia] I -800-4’JS BOND �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1994 — Page 11 DSS, continued from p<e 10 Carol Conrad has totalled more than 4,000 hours In volunteer time. .The combmed volunteer service hours donated by Don and Helen Hof fman Is over 32,000, with Don giving over 13,000 hours and Helen giving over 19,000. Hastings High School HONOR ROLL 1st Marking Period which ended October M, 1994 SENIORS HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 - Jeremy Allerding, Jaaon Beeler, Kathleen Bell. Jennifer Boniface.Clariaaa Bowman. Cal Cuey, Emily Canell. Derek Chandler. Chari i Crultenden. Sarah Dean, Marie DeWitt. *Danielle Di pert, Clayton Edger. Angela Fruin. Rachel Griffin, Sabrina Haywood. Jamie Hedger, Kimberly Hoxworth, Kevin Hubert. Joseph James. Amanda Jenninga. Mark Kaiaer. Laura Koona. Michelle Lancaster, Shannon Miller, Amanda Morgan, tnn Parker. Angela Pierson, Angie Rupright. Melissa Schreiner, Eric Sorenson, Danyell Thornton, Michelle Vandenboaa, Tony VanSyckle, Jennifer Warren. Andrea Wilbur. Alexander Zbiciak Honors 3.10 to 3^49- Rebecca Andersen. Brice Arentz, Molly Arnold. Shannon Bennett. Jessie Elliott. Middle Hutchings. Lewie Jackson, Jeremy Kelly, Jennifer King. Heather Knickerbocker, Rick Lawrence. Alison Loftus. Scott McKelvey, Sarah McKeown, Brian Moras. Toni Norris, Tony Norris, Chriatin Ossenheimer, Georg Rumpf, Daniel Sherry. Spring Silabee. Lynnettc Smith. Thonws Sorenson. Michael Toburen. Tonya Vickery. Denny Walden. Jill ward. Jeremy Wilkins, Rebeccah Zor.ibor Honorable Merton 3.00 to 3.09- Bradley Balderson, Cassandra Burghdoff, Dennis Count. Faith Davis, Danielle Gole, Michelle Gole. Denise Heath. Bertram Herzog. Malachi King. Scott Long. Amber Shattuck. Todd Thunder. Michael Wilson JUNIORS High Honors 3^0 to 4.00 - Robin Acker, Aaron Baker. Katherine Barch. Timothy Bird. Sara Casarez. Meredith Cole. ‘Damian deGoa. Deborah Griffin, Emily Hartman. Joshua D. Hill. Shasta Horning. Seth Hutchins. Sbaryn Kauffman, Sarah McKinney. Leslie Mem man. • Katie Metzger. Chris Norrie. Robert Redburn. •Lisa Reynolds. Aaron Schantz. •Eleanore Schroeder, Jamie Scobey, •Kerith Sherwood. •Kim Sloan. Michael Stormes. Erica Tracy Carrie Varney. •Jennifer Welcber, Christa Wetzel Honors 3.10 tn 3.49 • Jenae Bailey. Runny Barnes. Kelly Bellgraph, Creig Bowen. Kathryn Brandt, Justin Brehm. Jaime Bnxrkmeyer. Aaron (Temenls. Rochelle Day. Jenny Dukes. Elizabeth Fox. Christina Guthendgc. Heather Hamilton. David Hcnney, Frederick Jiies. Jordan Karas, Nicole Karmes, Bettie Keeler, Tsmnu Kelly. Christy 1-aJoye. Kelli Loftus, Sarah McKelvey, Bradley Sharon Stout has donated o«» 4,000 service hours. Miller. Thomas Moore Jr.. Jonathon Olmsted. Brandy Ordiway. Camilla Park, Nancy Phillips. James Robbe. Angela Sarver. Deannna Sawyer. Tamers Schipper, Jeremy Shade. Stacy Strouse. Matthew Styf. Julie Vos. Craig Warren Honorable Mention 3JM) to 3.09 • Jasen Grant, Amanda Heacock. Nora Hoogewind, Angela Lyons, Travis Moore, Thomas Pratt. Chad Price, Dean Replogle. Kerri Rugg. Mandy Watson, Crystal Wilson. Correne Winfree, Eli Zimmerman SOPHOMORES * High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - Stacia Beard. ‘Angela Bunce. "Michael Burghdoff, Shannon Carpenter. Melissa Chadderdon. •Melissa Craven, Kristen Dickinson. Andrea Dreyer. Angela Erway. Jordan Foreman. •Jaaon Fuller. • Amanda Hawbaker. Jennifer Hayes, Josh Hill. Christin Holcomb. Rachel Hough, ^Janette Jennings, Andrea Jones. Michael Krueger, Jonathan Lawrence, Pete Lewis, • Elizabeth Lincoinhol, Joseph Lyons. •Jaaon McCabe, Lisa McKay. •Elena Mellen. •Rebecca Mepharn. Sarah Miles. Lee Miller. Kevin Morgan. •Marita Norris. ‘Teague O’Mara. •Tamara Obreiter. Kevin Piper, Ryan Scharping. Jennifer Schranz. Becky Sburkey. Jason Shumaker, Jody Songer, Malanee Tossava, Ronald Uldriks, •Justin Waters, •Carrie Westra. Daniel Wilkins. *Colleen Woods Honors X10 to 3.49 * Casey Alexander. Joshua Allerding. Dame Bolo. Deanna Bolo. Jessica Christy. Brook Clark. Kristy Clark. Jillian Conrad. Kevin Cooney. Emily Diperi. Erin Dudley. Shauna Englehard. David Frisby. Martha Gibbons. Richard Holzmuller, Chad Howes. Brian Huberi, Tara Hummell. Casey Kirg. Bethany Koetje. Holly Koning. Julie Krebs. Randall Lake. Ryan Leslie. Victor Lewis. Janetta McDiarmid. Sarah Mepharn. Cassandra Miller. Jennifer Newton. Michael Ransome. Sara Rasmussen. Kylie Reed. Mandy Russell. Suzanne Schmader, Ryan Schnackenbcrg, Keri Schroeder, David Shaneck. Jeremy Sloan. Eric Soya. Benjamin Spahr, Joshua Storm. James Strimback. Nick Thornton. Andy Vankoevering, Jerrid Velle. Katrina Waldren, Brooke Walker. Sara Walker, Darcy Welton, Felicity White, SIward Youngs Honorable Mention 3JM) to 3.09 - Rachel Apsey, Amy Boger, Jay Bolthousc. Darick Carpenter, Amanda Carr. Travis Coy. Kenneth Cross. Joshua Durkee. Sarah Keller, Stacey •Rachel Dreyer. Stacey Duron. Joseph Edger, Adam Gee Cheryl Gibbons, Summer Gillons, Philip Gole. Kristen Hanshaw. ’Traci Heffelbowcr, Elizabeth Hicks, Dana Hill. •Benjamin James, Stephanie Jiies, Brian Kremer. Sarah LaJoye, Melissa Lancaster. Jason Laux, Stephanie Leinaar, Jennifer Lewis, Bess Lyons, Trisha McKcough, Charles Mead. Emily Mead. Melissa Meaney, Rebecca Merriman, ‘Lindsey Micel, •Aleisha Miller, Melissa Moore, Misha Neil, Angela Newsted Jenny Norns, Christopher Olmsted. Jessica Olmsted. ‘Erika Ordiway, Lindsey Pittelkow. Benjamin Potter, Joshua Richie, Amy Robbe. Sarah Roush , Ryan Rude. Kimberly Sawdy, Megan Schrimer, Patrick Shade. Tammy Smith. Katy Strouse, Michael Sulcer. Lesley Thornton, Matthew Toburen, Erica West. • Danielle Wildren. Ryan Willard. Martin, Tonya Miles, Kristen Norris, Rachel Nystrom, Mcagon Pierce. Jeremy Radvansky. Rebecca Swiatck. Alexander Voss. Rocky Wager FRESHMEN High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 - ‘Casey Anderson, Julie Anthony, Amy Archambeau, Jeff Arnett, Beau Barnum. ‘Matthew Barnum, Sarah Bellgraph. Amy Belum, Michelle Dies •Anne Burghdoff. Carley Case. Lisa Cooklin. My>a deGoa. Karen DcMott, ‘John DeWitt, •Katie Willison. Katherine Wood, Kimberly Yoder Honors 3.10 to 3.49 • Tyler Allerding, Mark Arens. Adam Bancroft. Nathan Belcher. Trixie Buskirk, Tye Casey, Andrew Courtright. Charlie Cove. Michelle Davis. Seth Doe, Noah Doyle. Alicia Franzone, Garrett Gonzales, Syndi Goodenough, Nicholas Hostetler. Michael Jarvis, Rebecca Keeler. Kristi Lutz, Eric Masse. Eric McCarty, Laura McKinney, Amber Mikolajczyk, Amanda Miller. Genna Nichols, Kyle Pobja, Lauren Reed. Kenneth Rose. Timothy Rounds. Carrie Service, Tiffany Seymour, Charissa Shaw. Kristen Sherwood. Elizabeth Sonsmith. Jeffrey Storrs, Katie Thomas. Eddie Vandermolcn. Rachel Young Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Chad Campbell. Zachary Deming. Chad Furrow, Sarah Hayes, Lynnae Jones, Michael McKeough, Ben O'Mara, Anne Slocum. Christopher Stafford. Heidi Watson. Nick Wilson ALTERNATIVE ED High Honors 150 to 4.00- ‘John Belles. Jill Hu ver. Sean Kelley, •Ryan Oliver, Chritai Straw Honors 3.10 to 3.49 • Paul Dull, Miko Duron. Michael Gale. Tonya Kelley, Jessica Munhall, Robin Moore •Indicates 4.00 NUMBERS, continued from page 1 future they may meet later on council meet­ ing nights, perhaps at 6:30, while leaving open options to meet other evenings, per­ haps on the third Monday of the month. The work sessions are replacing the old committee meetings that were abandoned when the city manager assumed dunes. • Voted to extend off-site sanitary sewer to Hefferan Properties at the Hanover Village project. Additional expense is expected to be S9.661.25, but the city's revenue will increase considerably in the future with the hookups. • Agreed to work with the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce on renovating wel­ come signs, particularly on the south end of the city on South Hanover Street. • Noted that Mayor Exchange Day will be with the city of Dowagiac. The visitors will come here on May 17 and local ofTr*als will visit Dowagiac on May 24. J. Toater praaonted roaolutlon from Barry-Eaton Board of llaahh for efforts of SWBCWSA Appravad rasolutton 94-13 for water bills of S314.7B2.12. Approved township pay for footings for veteran at cemetery. Bill road and approved in amount of S3.941JB. Meeting adfovmed ot t:S5. Lois Bromley. Ciorfc Assorted to by: William Wooer. Supervisor (11 717) YMCA Program Director (Part-time) The YMCA of Barry County is seeking a part-time Program Director to supervise the Barry County Corporate Olympics, the Summer Pesident/Day Camp, and other various youth and adult programs. Resumes should be sent to the YMCA, P.0. Box 252, Hastings, Mi. Job descrip­ tion and program hours can be obtained at the YMCA Office, 234 E. State, Hastings. Please no phone calls. Application Deadline: November 28. THE INTEREST RATE ON OUR NEW CD WORKS LIKE THIS. IXTRODl (IXG THE 18 MONTH STEP IP ( I) The YMCA Is an Equal Opportunity Employer Over 5,000 service hours have been given by Dorothy Hoffman. at Country Chapel United Methodist Church Highway 37 in Dowling Jadr E. Miller Jr.. Middleville and Jennifer Kay Vie. Srertmy Heighu Ctauroeher John Bnyood. Nashville and Brenda Lee Eos. Nashville Trear Dennis Slater. Maldlevillc and Mciuaa Renee Middleton. Middles ilk Ryan Jason Bales. Delton and Shanna Eluabeth Golya. 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Annual Percentage Yield reflects the reinvestment. A $1,000 minimum initial deposit required After IS months, your Step Up CD will automatically renew into a regular 18 month fixed rate CD. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. fastings (Httg Safe and sound since 1886 MEMBER FDIC �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 17, 1994 Hastings holds off Delton, heads to district eager finals by T.L Sleaadhnrton Sftrti Editor Bad passes, sloppy ball handling and unfo­ cused play ai both ends of the court marred the semi-final district basketball playoff. Tuesday night between Hastings and Delton Hastings eventually won lhe contest 47-39 after settling down and waiting patiently for the nghi shot ir ’he final period Danielle D^en. who had held off taking three-point shots early in lhe game, hit a pair in the fourth quarter, the second one swashing through with 1:29 on the clock to put lhe Lady Saxons up by seven Delton's Sam Lantinga grabbed an offen­ sive rebcund with 47 seconds left in the game and returned it through the hoop to bring the Lady Panthers to within five. The Panthers then sent Hastings to the foul line twice over lhe next 30 seconds with the Saxons making only one free throw and Del­ ton taking twc. rebounds back down the floor, but the field goals missed The final icing was laid down when Hast­ ings freshman Rachel Young hit both ends of a one and one with six seconds left in the contest "We hit the big shot when we had to.’ said Hastings Coach Beth Stevens. ’Danielle (Dipert) hit the clutch three-point shot when we needed it." She said one of the reasons Hastings hasn t scored more wins recently, is because the Lady Saxons hadn't been hitting the pressure shots. "Rachel Young's steals and the free throws the bit late in lhe game also helped us a great deal." Stevens said. "Il was the fouls which hurt us. said Del­ ton Coach Gary Harrington "They beat us at the line and that did us in." He said that despue the kiss, the plays made by Justic Goff and Sarah Doele helped get the Panthers back into the game after the first quarter fiasco. Hastings' Mindy Schaubel and Molly Arnold both hit a pair of baskets in the first quarter Ard 'hat was all ihe scoring Delton's first score came at the 7:47 mark of the second period when DK's Sam Hudson muscled her way to the basket. Amy Cook added a free throw, but Hast­ ings Sarah McKeough sank the smoothest three-point goal of the game on a pull-up jumper to increase the lead for Hastings back to eight. Schaubel. the leading scorer in the contest with 12, hit a pair of field goals with about two minut** left in the half to put Hastings up by 10,I >9. But Delton had yet to concede the contest. Doele hit tiiree quick field goals late in lhe half and Cook sank another with seven seconds remaining in the period to bring Delton within a basket Hastings was able open the gap by seven in the third period, but Delton would struggle back to within three by the end of three quar­ ters 32-29 Danielle Dipert had 11 points in the game and Rachel Young had 10 for the Saxons while Katie Matteson and Sarah Doele had eight each for the Panthers Dipert had nine rcbo-.nds for Hastings with Schaubel and Young bringing down five each. Doele and Lantinga were tope for Del­ Delton's No. 30 Sarah Doeto dribbles past Hastings defender Rachal Young in t» district semi-final game, Tuesday night. ton with five each. Hastings' MoBy Arnold makes a jumper from just Inside the key In the Saxon lo« k> Lakeview, Nov. 10. (Photo courtesy ot Fred Jacobs) Hastings was 11 for 17 tries al the free throw line and 12 for 41 from the >-oor white Delton was three for 13 tries al the charity swipe and H of 64 from the floor Hastings will now play the winner of the Wayland/Middleville game which will be played tonight at Allegan High School The championship game will he Saturday. Nov 19 at 7 p.nt at Allegan High School. The Lady Saxons defeated the Lady Tro­ jans earlier Uns season and Slevens said this gives her some concern. *1 don't think the girls know how fine a team they defeated. Middleville is a very good team with talent.' Stevens said. She also said she Isn't sure which team she would rather face In the final game. 'Wayland is used to being in the championship, so they have experience.' a shrug. '1 really don't know which we'd rather aee.' The Wayland team Is led by one of the top scorers laM OK Gold CoUMce Angle Fanner, will* Thanapple-Kellogg has Sarah Kaechele. one of the top scorers in the OK Blue Conference. J • In the final game of the regular season for the Saxons. Battle Creek Lakeview held the team to single digit scoring in all four quar­ ters. winning 64-27. Nov. 10. Young was the leading Saxon with eight points, followed by Schaubel with seven and Arnold with six. The Lady Saxons finished the regular sea­ son 4-16 overall. Delton finished the regular season 8-11 Hastings DmMa Opart Nt a pW of dutch three-pok.: goafs lato In to. game to gtv. Hastings a win. Tuesday night Hastings JV eagers finish season 15-5 The Hastings junior varsity girls basketball team ended the season at 15-5 overall and a second place in the Twin Valley. Nov. 10. The final game of the ~<ason was a kies tc Battle Creek Lakeview 62-43. Lakeview's Sarah Miller was the top scorer in the contest with 17 as the Lady Spartans had three players in double figures. Hastings Summer Gilkns led her team with 16 points, followed by Sarah Mepharn with 14. Lakeview led at the end of the first quarter 17-13 with four of their five starters scoring The Spartans then increased their lead to 11 at the break and 18 points by the end of the third period GilIons scored 11 of her 16 points in the first quarter before being nearly shut dow.t by the Lakeview defense Both teams had trouble at the free throw line with Hastings hitting six on 24 tries and Lakeview making eight of 20. Hastings hit 23 percent from the field making 14 on 59 at­ tempts and Lakeview shot 33 percent making 27 of 81 tries. Coach Steve Kaiser said he credits the suc­ cess of this season's team to the "girls' hard work and determination." Saxon gridders hold end-of-season banquet The Hastings football teams held its endof-season banquet last week and the 1994 Most Valuable Player selected was Cole Bowen. Bowen had 1,037 yards rushing this year and was chosen io the All-Twin Valley team He also took home the award for the Most Improved Offensive Back after gaining only 116 yards in 1993 and the Outstanding Courage award. The Most Improved Offensive Lineman award was shared by Jason McCabe and Robert Struth The Most improved Defensive Lineman and Outstanding Underclassman was awarded to Ed Youngs Brian Seymour won the Outstanding Dedi­ cation award as well as being named to the All-Twin Valley Second learn I The Iron Saxon awara was given to Craig Bowen. Josh Hanford and Sparky Weedall and the Scholar Athlete award went io Han­ ford and Dan Sherry. The Iron Saxon Award is given for the players who pass three weight lifting and three running and agility tests in August. Three-year varsity awards went to Weedall and Matt Womack The Iron Man award for the players never missing a practice for any reason were Tom Moore. Jon Olmstead. Rocky Wager. Craig Bowen. Youngs. Sherry and McCabe Curtis Morgan received tmnorable mention Post-season awards from the Twin Valley vent to Sherry and Bowen for first team se­ lection. Seymour for second team selection -nd Young. Craig Bowen and Morgan for honorable mention t Mindy Schaubel gets Wad whan shooting by • Laknvtew dafnndnr Ir tn M isjlr-rir— game lor tho Laxly Saxons. (Photo courtesy of Fred Jacobo) Scholar­ Athlete Award deadline approaches The applicatroa deadline for the Michigan High School Athletic Association Scholar Athlete Award, spotuored by Farm Bureau Insurance, is Nov. 21. That is the day all high school temon graduating during lhe 1994-95 tchool year should submit their application! to their high retool princ ipals November 21 n the day recommended to school personnel as the deadline so that schools may complete additional paperwork lo submit all applications from their institution to the MHSAA office at one time. Schools must mail their pocket of appl muons so that it reaches the MHSAA by 4 p.m. (EST) on December 2. The MHSAA is not responsible for delays caused in lhe delivery of applica­ tions so its office. Applications mailed directly to the MHSAA office by individuals will not be judged. Twenty-four SI.000 scholarships are available in the -program, one in each sport in which the Association sponsors a post-season tournament. To be eligible for the award, a student must have a minimum grade point average of 3.50 (on a 4.0 scale), and have won at least one varsity letter prior to his or her senior year in the sport(s) in which ap­ plication is being made. Entrants are required to submit a form listing their co-cumcular ac­ tivities. a 500-word e^say on how cocumcular activities have enhanced their educational experience, and two letters of recommendation. Schools are allowed lo submit the name of one student in each sport Students may be an applicant in more than one sport. Last year, nearly 2,000 applications were received Application materials were mailed to the principals of MHSAA member schools in August The scholarship recipients will be an­ nounced beginning in late January, and be honored at the MHSAA Boys Basketball Finals at the Breslin Student Center in East Lansing on March 25. Something to shoot for... Should MkMevMe deteat Wayland toreght (Nov 17) In •» girts' basketball district semi-finals. Hastings will lace one of tfie leading scorers in the OK Blue Conference. Sarah Kaechele. Hera. Kaechele beats a Hamilton defender In the Ikwl regUar-season game. Nov. 10 for the Trojans who ended the season 13-7 overML I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17, 1994 — Page 13 Johnston undefeated in GLIAC meet f Former llauingx No I ringlet icnnix fpliyer Sarah Johnxuw rmiihed lhe Great t laker Imercollegiaie Aihlcnc Conference meet with & 3-0 record ai No. 5 tingles for Ferris Slate Univenliy < She received a fim-namd bye and won in •The second round 6-1, 6-1 over Kim j Brancbeau ot Nonhem Michigan In the sens ' flnah rhe defeated Mindy Tint el of Hdlrdak {College 6-1.6-2 • In lhe championship round Johnston de­ Former Hastings gridder moving up at CMU feated Dannlelle Ashford of Wayne State 7­ 5.6-1. The Ferris State ream nmshcd ihe season undefeated in lhe GLIAC and 9-2 overall and won the conference meei with 85 points Johnston had a 2-0 record al No. 4 singles. 7­ 4 al No. 5 singles and a 3-0 record al No. 6 singles. Johnston is lhe daughier of John and Iliana Jotsrslon of Hastings Sarah Johnston BOWLING SCORES: Thursday A.M. J Leftovers 29-15; Slow Pokes 25W-I8W; ? Hummers 25-19. Nur and Gales 23V4-2OM>; * Varneys 2315-2014; Bosley 23-21; Hastings Bowl 25-19. Thomapple Trading Pom 20-24. Valley Realty 20-24. Queslion Marts 19-25. Algonquin Farm 17-27; LeHarves 11W-32W . Good Games and Serie* — J Rree ; 189-503; L. Bah* 181-511. J. Lewi* 194-541; K. Thomason 203-578. S Salazar 105-306: T. Teixeiar 156-415; S Mogg 174-466. I Seeber 157-372; F. Schneider 164-463; B Estep 189-452; B Setkin 139-405. B Moore 2 148-419; B Norris 167-448: S. Drye. 151-441; P Rumsey 134-382; P Oodb., 179455; I. Ruthruff 153-421. P Fisher IKM8I;G Scobey 158-428. B BodoSS: D. Collier 122; L Lambert 157; P Hamlton 153; C. Swmkuna* I2O. L. Allen 12 ; F Ruthruff 165; Mathinson 173. Monday Mixers Micheiob 23-15; TM Lassies .’-17; Deweys Aut? Body 22-18; Haruler Tours 21-19; Hastings Bowl Sisters 21-15; Jo s Bookkeeping 20-20; Direr Ponies Tack 20-20; Girrbochs 19-24; Rowdie Girts 18-22. Unique Washtub Dun 17-23; Mr Bnxei 16-24. Outward Appearance 14-22. Good Games — P Herrington 136; B Moore 168; S. Nash 154; L Potter 53; C Beckwich 173; D Gross 134; S Cole 144; K Trierweiler 154; V Carr 172. M Meehan 120; F Schneider 178; R Kuempel 143; M Snowdea 169; C Allen 141; S Solmes IS*. N Taylor 176 Good Games and Series — J. Mercer 168-479. B Johnson 193-463; M Wieland 162-452. M Snyder 182-473. V Pierson 194-512; J McMillon 193-455. S VanDen burg 184-525 R Shapiev 215-522; D Hughes 184-471 Thursday Angels Nashville Chiro. 28-16; Rav James Elec. 28-16. Big BA 24-20. Outboard Inn 23H-2O*; Ups and Downs 23-21; Melaleuca lac Odr Creek M 22. Trouble Showers $-27 Good Games and Senes — 1 Daniels 191; S Everest 175-445. B Haye-. 188-499. B Faui 179-509; P Fisher 207-464. J Fisher 159-446; S Varney 182; S G.iaage 179; R Quesada 176; A. Hoffman 123; K. McMillon 162. L. Apsey 205-510; L. Colvin 165; B Weiler 166; B Cuddahec 194; L. Watson 181-472. B Hughes 198 Wednesday P.M. Hair Cam Center 27V*-I2*; Varney’s Sables 25-15; Friendly Home Parties 23H-I6H; Mace's Pharmacy 2IH-I9H; Nashville Chiropractic 2119. H A S Machine 20-20; Misfits I9*-2OM>; Eye and Ent Speoalm- 19-21. l-riesryles 12 28. Valley Realty 11-29 High Games and Series - E Mesecar 2OI-2OT6OO; S Pennington 167-475. B Hathaway 170-474. E Hammontree 184-437. A. Alien 162-435. B Norns 162-426; R Morphy 161-417; P Frederickson 152-419; N Varne* 131-405; C Shellenbarger 357-403; D Brewer 159-396; B Vrogmdewey 162-392. M Brimmer 173-442; Elliston 203, T Christopher 192; B High 454. B Wiboa 145; K. Sutfm 177; D Moore 146; B. Murer 161 Soadui Ni(lM Mixed t Freeman > 27H-I216; Mixfiu 23-15; Alle) tm 23H-I6H; Fenomc 4 23-17; Homer trew 22-14; Drehnrdx 2IM-I8H; HAL 31-19; Holey Roller* 21-19; Tnxmaman . 31-15; B S en 20-20; Load Hof> 20-20; Fnend* 20-20; Undecided 18-22; Rookie* I6M-23H; Dvnamae* 16-24; Really Rouen. 15-25; 9 ani A Wiggle 15-25; Beginner* M-30. Waawan Hick Games aad Series — D Sayder 201-545; D Kelley 190540. S. San bora 183-511; D VsnCampen 169-482; K. Reatz 164-430. J Mead 146-399; L. Friend 444-379; B Aapraall 139-314; K Sutfin 214; S Crore 179; D Baromu* 178; K Becker 376. S Neymeiyer 173; D Snider 168; M Snyder 170; D Woody 133; D KraUman 332. . Mraa Hfch Game* Md Sarin - R Swift 187-552; R Craven 192-548. M Tilley 224-534. D Vreken 191 528. R Lmle 486-521; J. De Lam 180-317; M Crore 177-494; S. Sanborn 193-489, W Friend 2104/4. B. Howell 160-450; E Gale* 138-539. K Lambedi 192; B Hodge* 187; K. Buahee 182; F. Huey 179; M Freeman 179; *. Rena 158; J Da*:» 157; T James 156 YMCA Women's Volleyball Results A League W-L Bobs Gun A Tackle 24-3 Wmebrenner Construction. ...17-10 Leafwood Lumber ... ...16-11 Sound Express. ......................... IJ-I4 Hastings BurM Vauh 7-20 ICS......................................................................4-23 B League Smder SaidI Mo* Ink Spots ,Goodenough Goodies Gamion Hanovcr House Ray James Electnc TMe Office Cfystal Flash E.W Bliss ... 27-3 29 I ...17-16 15-18 14-22 13 17 13-23 8-25 c* -a- - ra , . a a» - a aunoay Anrrnoon Mura FGH 25-15; Saks 2 Be U 22-18; 4 H i 22-18; Who’s Next 20-16; Rebels 20-20; Want To Bea 18-22; CAM 13-23; Most Toys 12-20 B McDonald 114; P Cogswell 141; M Herman 128; G. Herman 176. S Landis 181; A. Redman 126; T. Redman 158; A. Gross 123; M Herman 169; S Larke 147 J McDonald 152; W Cogswell 140; D. Herman 148; J. Herman 140; T. Butch 186-525; K Greenfield 157; J Jacobs 157; S Redman 158; B Redman 166; D Herman Jr 150; R Fay 64; K. Lambeth 165; R Leos 151. One-time seventh string inside linebacker Karl Giclamwski has moved up to play sec­ ond string in lhe final six games of the Cen­ tral Michigan University football team. The former Hastings stand out. who played on the 1990 9-0 team, secs primary action on the special teams, but played the entire fourth quarter against Miami. The Chippewas won the game 32-30. Gielarowski is the son of Jim Gielarowski of Hastings and Brenda Flitton of Hastings He is studying for a career in physical educa­ tion. His former high school coach. Jeff Simp­ son. said Karl was an intense football player who played the strong side linebacker posi­ tion for Hastings and called the defense. "He Kart Gioia rowski was a personable young man who was a business-type, hard hitter on the field." Jim said he asked lo get hu son to dunk about quilling the team but is glad now that Karl didn't. Hastings frosh end season 9-10 overall Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 28-16; Country Bump­ kins 28-16; Pin Seekers 24-20; MxioaOivu Line 24-20; Woodmansee Construction 22-22; Lil Demons 22-22; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 20-24; Neil's Printing 19-25; GiUotu Construction 19-25; Black Sheep 15-29. Mens High Games & Series G. Hatue 231; M. Christensen 169-497; M. Zimmerman 186489; D Vickers 196-542; D. Hause 177-477. Womens High Games & Series T. Brodock 166; D. Slovinski 179-480; G. Buchanan 200-505; D. Service 183451. The Hastings freshman girls basketball team ended the season. Nov. 10 with a 42-30 loss to Battle Creek Lakeview. The frosh eagers end the season 9-10 over­ all I In the loss to the freshman Spartans. Mytea deGoa was the lop scorer for Hastings with nine points. Saral Bellgraph and Bess Lyons had seven each in the final game in which everyone got court time. The final score difference was set at lhe end of the first quarter when Lakeview outscore the freshman Saxons by 12. From then on the two teams played even ball. Coach Jill Munson-Withey said the overall record doesn't accurately represent the season the team had. “We were in every game we played and five of the losses were by three points or less. “The girls worked hard all season, im­ proved significantly and enjoyed themselves while they were playing.' she Mid. adding that the girls scored more than 40 points in 10 of their gam: which "shows tremendous effort at the freshman level." OUR DOORS OPEN 9AM... SATURDAY. NOVEMBER 19 J|[ Sweet Sale! . 202530% ■ REGUM H ™,CED purch/ COME GET YOUR CANDY BAR! INSIDE YOU’LL FIND A CERTIFICATE FOR 20-25-30% OFF! SOME CANDY BARS HAVE SHOPPING SPREE CERTIFICATES INSIDE. YOU COULD. WIN A $50 OR $500 SHOPPING SPREE! JORg-nney DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 17. 1994 Trial date set for Hastings man accused of sex offenses A Jan 9. 1995 tn al was scheduled Iasi Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court for a 42-year-okl Hastings man accused of sexually penetrating two young girls in May. A ike 29 final pre-tnal was also sei fix Damon L. Kosbar. Kosbar is charged with four counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct for allegedly digitally penetrating a 13-year-okl girl and another girl under 13 years old. Those counts are punishable by up to life in prison Kosbar also face* three counts of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct fur allegedly having sexual contact with the two girls. Those charges are punishable by up to 15 yean in prison All the charges are listed as second offenses, which means that if he is convicted of any of the charges. Kosbar can sene no less than five yean in prison He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the maximum possible sentences on the charges by one-and-one-half times He stood mute to the charges in COURT NEWS: September and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. In other recent court businesi: • A Dec 5 tnal was set for 38-year-old Middleville man accused of indecently exposing himself in May. A Dec. I final pre-tnal was also scheduled for James J. Thick. Thick is charged with indecent exposure, a misdemeanor punishable by up lo one year in jail or a $500 fine The prosecutor has charged that Thick is also a sexually delinquent persem, however, and that means an indeterminate term can be set if he is convicted. 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Sloven Jewell, •50c booktapfog charec for regixlered tuner, technician want ads not paid within / days. mutant Call M5-MM PLACE A CLASSIFIED SPRAY PAINTING elummum ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A aiding, roof,. barm, me. RandDAY. 7 DAYS A WEEK BY ana fit mart}. *45-2345. CALLING 948-4454. (TOUCH TONE PHONES TIDY HOME CLEANING ONLY)_____________________ SERVICE Regular or occaaiooal cleaning. window wanking or IF YOU DO NOT WANT the laundry. Will cleao botnet, proposed Maple Ridge Hixton officer, colleger, all worken cal District in oar community. bonded. Call 941150k or Contact me at 945-2317 after 945-9*44 aid leave menage 5:30 weeknights. IMMEDIATE OPENING: Hastings itm electronic and appliance store has a part-time position in retail sales during the holiday season 10-20 hours per week for evenings and weekends. Some daytime hours available Applicants must work well with the public and be sell-mottvated Apply to: Box 334, cto J-Ad Graphics P.O. Box 188. Hastings, MI 49058 \nliijiit \ A ( olltt libit \ BUYING- OLD POST­ CARDS. adv. cards, pocket watches, also watch ch tint, jewelry. Phone 616-948-4094 Hastily._____________ FOUND: LOST DOG, COOK ROAD AREA medium size tan color, cropped tail with collar. Cafl 941-4169. Kull I irilfi GAYI-ORD: TEN BEAUTI­ FUL ACRES with gravel road and electricity. Ideal retting for bnMta or hunting aid crap­ ing. $13,500. $500 down $165/mo. on a 11< land contract. Survey and title insur­ ance provided. Aho, 35 acres for $34,900. Northern Land Cbmpany 1-800-968-3118 loh\ \\ allied I’M CURRENTLY in lhe process of geiing wj day care license and I haw* 5 full time I ar \u!< FIREWOOD: 7211733. FIREWOOD mixed hardwood, $85 a fan eta, call 945-9152 FOR SALE- SLAB firewood, ert to 18* length and delivered Call (616)945-3633 or (616)374-7437 after 8 00pm or leave message.______________ PIANO FOR SALE Wanted, responsible party to take on small monthly payments on console piano. See locally, Call 800-635-7611. Hi Ip H milt d BUSY GROWING DAY CARE CENTER has following positions. Full-time pro-school teacher (cotificaboa required). Tirt time care givers, 6am- 9am. A 2pm-6pm. Deadline Novem­ ber 25 th. Call Pcac< Ch i id Care Center at 616-891-2345 1 would like to thank all of you who took the time to vote on Nov. 8th, especially those of you in District 2. A special thanks to all of my supporters HELP WANTED AT TENDERCARE two positions are open in housekeeping and laundry, one is part-time and one is casual pan-tune, some call in’s. Shifts may vary. If inter­ ested apply in person, Monday thru Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Tendercare 240 North Street, ask for Dorothy Neil. EOE who worked so long and hard on my behalf. Again, Thank You — John J. Loftus DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and driven license. 945-9613. ■^^^■mtaraarart NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successful complenon ot a two week training course and state ceffiftcatton Excellent emptoyment opportunities tor individuals who are interested m the nursing field AH shifts available upon hire We otter health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a staffing wage of S6.12 per hour Classes start November 21st ond end December 6th [There will be no doss on November 24th or 25th) The first 6 days of doss w* be from 8 00 a m to 4 30 p m and the last 4 days will be from 615 a.m to 300 p m. It you are interested m faking the dass. please come to Thomapple Manor between 8 00 a m and 4 00 pm Monday through cnday to fill out an applica­ tion before November 18th Applicants chosen to take me dass do not pay tor the class No phone calls please Thomapple Manor Z7O0 SMhvAt Ro*d Ml 49058 (EOEJ GENERAL HELP Now hiring Expanding factory outlet needs to fill 20 full time permanent positions and delivery set up and customer installation. AU posi­ tions start at $420 a week. Job desenpuon and pay discussed at interview. For personal inter­ view call. 94S-8456._________ Thick stood mute to the charge in July and a not guilty plea was entered on his behalf. • A Jan 23. 1995 trial was set for a 25year-oid Hastings man accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Thornapple Township in July and being a habitual offender A Jan. 12 final pre-trial was also set for Anthony J. Coulter. He is charged with one count of seconddegree criminal sexual assault, which is punishable by up to five years in prison He also faces a charge that he is a habitual offender, third offense, which can double the penalty on the other charge Coulter stood mute to those charges in October and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • A Nov. 17 pre-trial is scheduled for a 33-year-old Plainwell woman accused of breaking into two homes in July. Sherry L. Arkwright is charged with two counts of breaking into an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. She also faces a charge of entering a house without breaking into it, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine Arkwright also is charged with maliciously destroying more than $100 worth of property in one of the homes, which is punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. She is also charged with maliciously causing more than $100 in damage to a building in Johnstown Township in August. She stood mute to those charges earlier this year and not guilty pleas were entered on her behalf. • A 17-year-old Hastings man convicted Trooper leaving Hastings post A Michigan Stale Police trooper at the Hutings post is transferring lo an assignment in Lansing. Trooper Kristin Black will join Ute Central Investigation Division of the department on Monday. Wednesday was her last day ai ihe Hastings pear. The Hastings post was Black's first assignment coming out of recruit school. She served at the post for nearly four-attd-a-half years Man who jumped through window sentenced to prison byNxkHoffiean Stag Writer A Haatinga man who jumped through a window al Barry County Circuit Court two weeks ago at lhe conclusion of his trial, was sentenced Iasi Thursday lo 10 lo IS years In prison on charges be resisted and obstructed police In June and Is a habitual offender. Judge Richard Shuster said be gave Joseph M Roath lhe maximum sentence possible because be feels Roath Is an 'extremely dangerous person- who does not care about his own life or the lives of others. Roath would not hesitate to kill a person If be decided to do so. Shuster said. The judge also gave Roalii two 90-day sentences on a misdemeanor charge be drove recklessly io June and another charge that he was a disorderly person Those senlences will be served concurrently with the prison sentence. Roath was convicted of the charges by s jury Nov. 2. After the jury returned its verdict, be leaped head-first through the court's window, witnesses said Roath reportedly landed iwo-an-a-half stones below on the grass beside the conn house. Police officers on duty in the courtroom rushed downstairs and took him into custody He was taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was kept tinder police guard until his release He was then lodged at the Harry County Jail until sentencing. Officials at the Barry County Prosecutor s Office said Roath also will have to face new charges stemming from his atiempted escape through lhe window. The charges include escape while awaiting trial resisting and obstructing police, and maliciously causing less than J100 in damage to a building. POLICE BEAT: Middleville man reports robbery WOODLAND TWP. — A 47-year-old Middleville man reported he was robbed of $250 and his $3,500 wedding band Sunday. Nov. 6, while trying to assist a motorist on M-66 near M-43, Barry County Sheriff s deputies said. The man told deputies he was driving on M-66 just north of the car pool at 12:10 a.m. when he saw a van pulled over to the side of the ruad. He stopped io see if he could help the driver, whom he assumed to be a stranded motorist, he said. The man said he walked up lo the driver's window of lhe van and asked if the occupants needed any help. He then heard a male voice behind him telling him to hand over his money, the man said. He did not turn around, but handed his wallet over, he said. The voice then demanded the man's wedding ring, which he also handed over. The man said the robber then let him go. police said. By the lime he walked back to his car. the robber had left the scene, he said. The van was described as a black Ford with an (range door in the rear left side. Hastings boy robbed of CD player HASTINGS — A $95 portable CD player was reportedly stolen Tuesday. Nov 8, from a 13-year-old Hastings boy, Hastings City Police report. The boy told officers he was at a home on East Bond Street when an older male punched turn in the eye. knocking him down and took the CD player he was bolding on to. Power saw stolen from pickup truck HASTINGS — Two power saws worth more than $500 were reported stolen last week from a pickup truck parked in the driveway of a home on S. Hanover Street. Hastings police officers said The saws were stolen between 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5. and 9 a.m. Monday. Nov. 7. police said. They were located in a cap on the truck which was not locked, the victim said. Rollover injures Hastings boy, 14 RUTLAND TWP. — A 14-year-old Hastings boy was injured in a rollover crash on Upton Road near M-37. said troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. John P. Torres, of 5240 Upton Road, was driving east on Upton at 3:15 p.m. when be lost control of his car on a curve, ran off the roadway and skidded into a tree, trooper* said. They said the car vaulted into the air as it overturned, skidded on its lop and then rolled over again, coming to rest on its wheels. Torres refused medical treatment, troopers sax! He was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions, careless driving and not having a driver's license, police said. Hastings girls injured in two-car crash HASTTNfiS — A pair of teenage Hastings girls were hurt last Thursday in a two-car crash al the intersection of West Bond and South Washington streets, Hastings City police said. Mindy L Clawson. 16. of 1309 Woodruff Road, was northbound on Washington at about 3 p.m. when she slowed for the yield sign at Bond and continued into the intersection, police said. Officers said Clawson pulled out in front of an eastbound car driven by Joshua J. G. Curtiss. 16. of Bellevue, and they collided Witnesses reportedly said Curtiss was driving over the speed limit. Because both drivers were at fault for the accident, no tickets were given, police said. Clawson and her passenger. Cassandra R Miller. 15. of 2820 W. Airport Road, were taken to Pennock Hospital where they were treated and released. Stolen car recovered by state potice CASTLETON TWP — Troopers al the Micbigan Slate Police poet in Haatinga report a cat stolen Sunday from a Thomapple I jke Road home wax recovered Monday ught In Eaton County. The car was stolen between midnight and 9:30 Am., troopers said. Police believe the thieves used a key that was discovered missing from the home about two mouths ago. The car was found in a field in Sunfield Township by a trooper from the Lansing port. The car is described as a two-door maroon 1990 Buick Skylark in good condition. It's license plate number is AJC 274. Anyone with information on ihe incident is asked to call the Hastings port of lhe Michigan State Police at 948-8283. Car crash injures Hastings woman HASTINGS — A 35-ycar-old Haatinga woman was hurt Nov. 1 in a car craah al lhe tnuneaion of Court and Mattel streets. Hastings police said. Robert W Bun. 68. of Wayland, was westbound on Coun at about 5 p.m. and had stopped at the Market Street intersection when he pulled out in front at a northbound car driven by Joanette K. Tormen, at 520 Misty Lane, officers said. Bun was ticketed for failing to yield ihe rightrof-wiy. police said. Tonrcn was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Coins stolen from Hastings home HASTINGS — About S150 in change was stolen Sunday from a home on Hanover Street. Hastings police officers report. The coins, which were in containers in lhe viclim s bedroom, were stolen between 4 and 8 p.m. police said. The victim told police a similar incident occurred three weeks ago. with about $210 tn Deputies seek domestic assault charge WOODlANIi TWP — Barry County Sheriffs deputies report they are seeking lo charge a 27-year-oW Lake Odessa man with domestic assault for allegedly beaing a 25year-uld take Odessa woman Sunday. Nov. 6. The victim lold deputies she awoke lo the man pulling her hair and choking her. He gor HELP WANTED part time experienced kitchen help. Kow Patties Saloon. Middleville, 795 3573 or 795-9204 ask for Pat NEEDED KMART Pan-ticc lou control associate approxi­ mately 20 hrs. a week, apply at Kmart SO? W State St Hastily* Shuster said Pelkey was pan of a group that weni on a enme spree around the county and operated "with total abandon." The judge said Pelkey will have little chance ai reform in prison because rehabilitative programs like prison farms and prison industries, have been reduced over lhe years by ihe legislature. Pelkey pleaded guilty in October to the charge of receiving and concealing a stolen firearm change being stolen from the apartment. GRAPHIC ARTS PRE­ PRESS position available, immediate openings, experience prefcred. Send resume to J-Ad Graphics Inc. 1952 N Broad way, Hastings, Mich 49058 “LUMBER COSTS UP?" Steel buildings as low as $3 OOsq foot Buy factory direct from National Manufacturer as authorized dealer Will tram, some markets taken. Call 303 759 3200 ext 2200 of receiving and concealing a Molen firearm in April was sentenced five lo 10 years in priMwi William D. Pelkey also was ordered io pay $6,726 in resiiiutuxi and a $5,000 fine. Judge Shuster said he rent Pelkey to prison because he has proven himself to be unacceptable in society. Pelkey has been through the system before, Shuster said, and has had many of chances to change his ways. her out of bed. threw her against lhe wall and slapped and punched her. she said. Drank driving, 2nd offense, charge sought F«M Lung Disease wren uinsuius oeais Whe-k You Can’t Breathe. Nothing EHe Matters’ t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION (900) LUNG-USA HASTINGS — Hartings City Police said they are seeking to charge a 31-year-old Watervliet man with dnmk driving, second offense. The man was arrested Friday by llasnngs officers when they spotted him about 10 p m. weaving m and out of traffic on Hanover Street near Stinner Street, police said Officers said ihe man smelled of alcohol when they pulled him over. A breathalyzer test showed he had a bkxxl alcohol level of .15 percent, police sax! A . 10 percent is considered legally intoxicateu. He was also ticketed for having an expired driver s license and improperly using a license plate, police said. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-11-24.pdf 6ff33b252af76c7f08a50561bf9f803f PDF Text Text hustings muc UW»« t!' S CM', HASTINGS Ml — ■ ■ z State to cut AAA funding L______ _____________ I Nashville teen pleads in abduction __________ See Page 3_________ All-County teams named See Page 12,13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 HMt ings i-uC» ic L »t»r v» 121 S. Lhurcn St. Hastings. Hl Hastings VOLUME 140, NO 41 THURSDAY. NER PRICE 25' Summerfest ‘95 in downtown? Youngsters have giving spirit Tha atudarta at St. Hom hava bean dotog thair part io haip othara hava a happy hoMay aaaaon. Sam Cary. Malt Noma and Tan Wtoon aland in front of tha canned goods tha atudanta hava gathered to pul in holiday food baakata, wMa Dab HauR holds Marian Pintar. Students from St. Rom wil fill food baakata tha first week at December. and the rest ml go to the food bank to ba dotributed by Love. Inc,. by Etotoe GBbert Anutail Editor There's a chance that Summerfest activi­ ties in 1995 will return io downtown Hast­ Ings on the Barry County Courthouse lawn and a surrounding area. The Barry County Board at Commiwonct« Tuesday unanimously gave its blessings for the August event to return to the place where the festival began, on county prop­ erty. The festival has been held at the city's Rsh Hatchery Park for the past two years. The County Board's approval means the Summerfest Committee can explore the op­ tions of bringing the event back downtown. Committee member Steve Reid said after the meeting The committee still has to ask the Hast tags Qty Council to approve blocking off streets for activities, but even if city officials agree, that doesn't necessarily mean the Summerfest location switch will be made, but it gives the committee freedom to seriously consider the matter. "A lot of the nostalgia and the chum of gathering downtown is having it on the courthouse lawn.. ." rtd Olin Bundy, a for­ mer Sumanericst co-cn^ir who spoke bAdly downtown. The Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce's annual celebration of summer has been held at the city's Fish Hatchery Park for the past two years because of construction of the downtown area's Streetscape project and space considerations. The festival had its largest crowds those two years. Reid said However, a decrease in revenue occurred last year because no daytime events were held on Friday. Bundy said. Primarily because of merchants' requests to bring the festival back to the downtown area, a Summerfest Site Committee, made up of Reid and two other Summerfest to the board. “Our first step is to approach you to fee if we have the ability to use the courtho se lawn..* If tiu change is made from the park to downtc am. tentative plans call for the popu­ lar artr and crafts exhibits to be in the streets became the festival has outgrown the space on the courthouse lawn for the show. Reid said. Tentatively, the entertainment stage would be set up on i be east side of the courthouse if Summerfest returns not knowing what future needs might be. “ “You might get that sort of guarantee with the Fish Hatchery." he told Reid. Commissioner Ethel Boze said she would like to see the event back downtown. "1 certainly didn't care for it at Rsh Hatch­ ery Park. It was a lot more fun downtown with the street dances and things like that." *We have a very strong interest from part Committee members and three merchants, has been formed. Reid told county commissioners that the location issue needs to be resolved soon so that plans for the '95 festival and applica­ tions for the arts and crafts show could be sent out on a timely basis. "We really need a permanent home for Summerfest." Reid told the County Board. I jter in the meeting. Commissioner Mark Doster noted that the county shouldn't obli­ gate use of the property for d long period, Sec SUMMOfEH, ceatiaued Rt 2 Schools ask to be left out of historic district by J— GMfap s*ar*nw The Hattings Bowd ot FiuoUon will Ml the City at Hasting■ to excuse the schools from being pvt o' die proposed Maple Ridge Hismic Dia-ict The board voted unanimously Monday to "do everything we can" to nay out of the district The Hastinp Middle School and Central Elementary, at well as the Annex, would be in the districi at it is now preooeed. Superintendent Carl Schoessel said he was concerned about the provisions and restrictioas of being in such a district, but he didn't know if being excluded from the district was feasible or not "We ae not on the edge of IL....we would like to express to the city council that we don't want io be in it" be said. Trustee Michael Anton noted that Pennock Hospital is "trying to achieve the same thing ~ . Amon stressed that the board does not hare a negative attitude abox a district. -This U not a writeoff of the basic idea., but. we have legitimate reasons Io be fearful some residents and officials from Pennock. Hospital officials have said they will have Utile room for expansion tt nearby house, they have purchased cannot be demolished of IL" The Maple Ridge Historic District Study Committee has been investigating creating such a district and establishing its boundaries for two yean, said Peg Peurach. for additions or parking The residents complaints seem to center on the need of homeowners to apply for a "certificate of appropriateness" from the chair of the connnitlee. The district that would cover an area from Pennock Hospital east on both sides of Green Street including parts of M blocks. After research of about 400 sites, the committee originally included 289 sites, including homes, churches and schools in the proposed district The City Council Planning Commission approved the concept as being compatible with its master plan, after taking Pennock Hospital and Fish Hatchery Park out of the Maple Ridge Historic Commission before they do anything that would alter the historic tig-t"™"™. of their homes' exterior ^pearance. Such a certificate would be obtained by applying to Professional Code Inspectors, which would forward the request to the Historic Commission At public bearings and Planning Crxnnvssson meetings, protesters called the restriction sn added unnecessary level of bureaucracy, and an intrusion un their rights a> property owners. Peurach said the goal of the Historic District Is to preserve historic neighborhoods, promote education of the history at Hastings and to encourage maintenance of historic bui Idings. Il is not a way to "freeze or make buildings go back in time.* but a way contribute to the viability of Hastings historic building and neighborhoods, she stressed. The committee has held public hearings and has already revised Us documents in response to public comment, and will make final revisions at a January meeting. They then go to the City Council for its action, they hope in February or March, Peurach said. She noted the council can give final approval to the district, deny it or send it back to the committee for revision. pl am. Objections to the district bare come from Firefighter, 2 area men are charged with arson SuffWriur A lieusenant of the Hickory Comas lire Department and two other Barry County Court on charges of setting fire to a motor home in October. Paul J. Vindenburg. 34. of Hickory Cornen. Norman L. Mann. 31. of Delton, and Lonnie L. Mann. 26. of Banfield. each property Monday pre-exams were scheduled for the three men They were released on $5,000 Michigan State Police at the Hastings post said Vandenberg is a lieutenant with the Hickory Corners department and a reserve police officer with the Praneville Police Department The 1971 Champion motor home, which was worth about $8,000. was owned by Vandenberg, troopers said They said the motor home allegedly was burned by the M^nns at the request of Vandenberg. The lire occurred the morning of Oct. 27 at the corner of I Jng and Sheffield roads. to the blaze. Police said Vandenberg was among those who went to the fire scene. The Hickory Comers department investigated the incident initially and ruled it was an electncal fire, troopers said. The state police received an anonymous phone tip. however, that alleged the fire was the result of anon, police said. Troopers and investigators from the state police's Fire Manhalls Division in Paw Paw exananed the scene and determined it was not an electrical fire, police said. Investigators are still trying to pinpoint the cause of the fire, and they are awaiting the results of lab tests on some samples taken from the fire scene, troopers said After further investigation by the state police. Lonnie Mann was arrested Monday, troopers said They said Vandenberg and Norman Mann were arrested the next day. Winds cause damage, power outages High winds Monday caused some problems, such as this tree, which was blown over the road al 920 S. Washington St. in Hastings, making it impoasHa for traffic to use the street The tree was removed by city crews Monday afternoon. Consumers Power reported that electric service to about 2.400 customers was intemgited by the gusts, which reached as high as 40 miles an hour. The utility added that power was restored for most later that day About 21.000 customers in western and northern Michigan were affected by outages. Consumers Power said. �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 County Board to continue making appointments by Eleiac Gilbert Assisiant Editor Commissioner -elect Emmet Herrington's request of the Barry County Board of Commissioners to refrain from making any more appointments to agency boards for the remainder of the year was turned down Tuesday by a 7-1 viac Commissioner lew Newman, who was recently re-elected, cast the only vote in agreement with Herrington's request. Herrington asked the existing board, which includes five commissioners whose terms end Dec. 31, to let the new board assume the responsibility of making the appointments. Herrington and four other new News Briefs Kiwanis plans chicken dinner The Hastings Kiwanc. Club will have a fund-raising chicken dinner at the Hastings High School cafeteria Friday evening. Det 9 Al Francik. director of transportation for Hastinp Area Schools and organizer of the dinner, said it w«ll be held the umc evening as Hastings first varsity basketball game of the season The meal wdl include baked chicken, mashed potatoes and gravy. green beans, roil and butter, cookies and milk or coffee Tickets are $6 each for adults and $3 for students ages 12 and under. They are available from any Kiwanian or at the door. Proceeds from the dinner will be used for Kiwanis projects to benefit youths and the community Nashville Council deadline is Nov. 29 Cradatates for open neats on the Naslville Villngre Council have until 4 p.m Tu^Juy. Nov. 29. to file nominating pennons The primary declwa. if necessary, will be held in February and the general ejection will be in March Open wdl be three, two-year rears, now held by Mike Califon. Sreve Corwin and Frank Douham. and a one year port hegmg .reared by the resignation of Dick Tobias CorepieKd petitions murt have the signatures of al least five registered V.acrs IO the village. Blank hums may he puked up al the village office during normal business hours on weekday. For more information, call the Nashville Village Office al «2 9544 Farm Service director named Mark VanBuren. former director of the Agricultural Stabilization and Con­ servation Service for Allegan County. ■ the new acting director of the Ikny County office The ASCS meanwhile, has changed its name to the Farm Service Agency (FSA). VanBuren succeeds Charles Krem­ min. who retired this fall. The acting director will be responsible for federal farm programs, including acreage reduction, commodity loans and conservation cost sharing programs VanBuren was director of the Allegan County ASCS office for nearly three yean, he also was an accountant at the Consumers Power remittance processing center tn Lansing and purchasing direc­ tor for the Bank of Laming. He has a degree in resource development from Michigan State Umvcnny s College of Agriculture Van Buren and his wife. Tonya, the new 4-H Youth Agent for the Cooperative Extension Service in Eaton County, live m Eaton County ‘Christmas Past at Chartton Park Historic Chariton Park will celebrate the spirit Of Christmas Past " on the first two weekends in December The celebration is planned for noon to 5 p.m Saturday and Sunday. Dec 3 and 4 and Dec 10 and II. Included will be the sights, sounds and tastes of the yuletide season in the late 19th century The 16-building restored village will be decorated as it would have been 100 years ago. with fresh greenery Visitors can dip their own bayberry candles, create a corn husk angel, decorate a sugar cookie and make a tin punch orna­ ment Taste treats of the season will in­ clude gingerbread cookies baked in a wood stove, chestuts roasted on an open fire, steaming wassail and English plum pudding The Thonupplc Dulcimer Society will fill the village church with music. St. Nicholas will greet children of all ages while tui in t*:e village, carnage rides will be asailab.e and there will be sleigh rides if there is enough snow Shoppers can slop in at the gift shop or purchase hand made craft Hems Admission is $4 for adults and SI for children ages 5 to 15. For more information, call 945-3775. commissioners will be taking office Jan. 1. "Apparently there has been no compelling reason in the past for filling vacancies caused by resignations or expiration of appointments as many incumbents have continued to serve for lengthy periods after their appointments have expired." Herrington said in a letter to Board ('hairman Orvin Moore Herrington listed three reasons for making the request: • "The incoming Commission will undoubtedly introduce governing philosophies and concepts involving formulation of policies and administrative execution...differing from the present incumbent comnussiiMiers. Deer hide barrel location* told • "The ability of the incoming commissioners to exercise their responsibility in seeking out and appointing citizens who fully understand and accept the charge given them is paramount. • "The ability of new appointees to accept and function under new philosophies and concepts is also a factor to be considered." be said. "1 feel that favorable consideration of this request will enhance the functioning and overall effectiveness of the incoming makers of policy for our county." Herrington said. Moore noted that many of the appointments the board makes are to boards that operate independently fom the County Board, such as the County Road Commission and Mental Hea.cn Board Commissioner Ethel Boze said she asked Prosecutor Dale Crowley about Herrington's request and she said Crowley told her that current commissioners should keep doing Area deer hunters are asked to donate deer hides for the annual Elks Lodge project Donation barrels are located at Freeport Supply; Musser Service in Nashville, the Elks Lodge. County Prist and Bob's Gun A Tackle in Hastings. Smith k Dealer Ford and Dete r Bad A Tackie in Delton; Cappon's Sporting Gcods and Wildlife Taxidermy of Gun Lake; Caledonia Elevator; and Crystal Flash in Middleville Humane Society meets Dec. 5 their jobs and whatever comes before us. it's our decision to take care of and "that's the way 1 feel." Commissioner Marjorie Radant said the peop*c from the public w ho are app h n i cd on boards are supposed to represent a segment of society regardless of the policies and philosophies of the County Board. The board's policies only affect the commissioners who are appointed to serve on those boards, she said. "I would hate to see the policy of the Board of Commissioners change to be one of making political favor appointments. That's never been the policy." Radant said. "it's the duty and responsibility of this board to fulfill its obligations until Dec. 31..," Commissioner Robert Wenter said. A lot of these (board appointments) are set by statute." Wenger said of appointments. For example, a board might have to be comprised of a business representative, law enforcement representative, someone representing the public at large, etc. "J have mixed feelings on both sides..." Commissioner Sandy James said. She asked if the current County Board would be advertising the vacancies that exist on agency boards because that answer would affect the way she voted on Herrington's request. She favors advertising for the openings whenever possible Fuhr said he agreed on the concept that openings on boards should be advertised to let the public be aware of the opportunities to serve In another matter. Commissioner Doster said according to his interpretation of the board's bylaws, it is wrong for an outgoing current commissioner to be appointed io serve on an agency board even if the term doesn't start until after the commissioner is out of office. Boze has been nominated to continue serving on the COA Board after she leaves office and Radant has been nominated to the Mental Health Board. Boze suggested that the board ask Prosecutor Crowley "exactly where we stand" on that issue. Commissioner Gordon Fuhr said that former commissioner Ted McKelvey was appointed to serve on the County Road Commission before his commissioner's term ended (even though the term didn't begin until bis commissioner's tenure expired). The sexi meeting of the Be-ry Cowry Humane Society will be M 7 p.m. Mow <•■>• Dec 3. m Hastings High School. Room 8121. Eatery replace* Gilkey Lake Inn The former Gilkey Lake Inn m the Dehon area re-opened as ''Oilkey Conntty Cookm'' earlier dm month. The business. owned by the Golyar family of Dehon and located on Oilkey Lake Road, it now managed by 1 —as, Marlow The family had k rveanWrrl and the aew restaurant does not serve alcohol. Gilkey Country Cookie, which ■penalize, m southern cooking. is open ■even day, a week. • f 1 Home ownership seminal planned U A two-pan aeries on home owarrahqi will be held from 6:10 » 9 30 p.m. on successive Thursdays. Dec. I and t, al the Barty County Cooperative FiWmina Service office in the Courts A Law Building in downtown Hastiags The seminar. sponsored by Ibe Michigan Stare University Cooperative Extension Service, deals with all aspect, of buying and owning a home The lenunar is free of charge For more mfonmnon. call the Exrenuon office at 94B-4M2 Holiday lighting coillast planned The Hartings Arae Chamber of Com­ merce again will ponsor a holiday lighting contest to encourage area bmkrues and residents to brighten the season. Judgmg and recognition will be m two separate categories. residential and business. The chamber has adopted the theme "Kerprsg Christ m Chnrtma," for *> three day, of pre-holiday activities Fri­ day through Sunday. Dec. 2-4. and the annual parade will be al 2 p.m Satur­ day. Dec. 3. The theme wa, duwen in honor of the widely publicized holiday celebration with the rame theme in Hartings 40 year, ago. To regirter a home or bmmeas m the cornea, call die chamber office al 945-2454 by Wednesday. Nov. 30. A framed certificate will be awarded to the "Beal of Theme'' resideatial War­ ner Bmmess came, will vie for the traveling plaque Spartan-Roundy's merger called off The merger between Spartan Store, Inc and Roundy't of Wncomm ha, been called off. but official, ray u iai't likely a will have an effect on local Spar­ tan member grocery rtore. The merger, if a had been approved, would have created the durd larges food wholesaler m the U .S. Proponent, of the merger raid a would have combined die buying power of Spnrtan and Roundy't to create better caving, for cmaanei, and it would have made die aew company dominant in the Midwesero food dmribution bmmeu Plans for the merger were announced m lam September, but both companies announced eartier this month dm they are "pursuing strafogies for growth as rtand-alooe entities " Spnrtan. bared in Byron Township near Grand Rapids, has 475 iadependently owned member Mores in Michigan. Indiana and Ohio NonCuetodhl Parent and Grandpirenf Organization held a ming in front of the Barry County Court House to raise the Garry Amman, acting aacratary lor tha group said there is no consistency batwean Michigan judges' raings in custody bailies "We think there should ba soma unAorm standards,' he said. The grotp r tembers ward judicial decisionmaking Med to cases of abuse or neglect. They would also to see the state establish a famly court system that would deal with custody issues. Such cases are currently handled by the circuk courts, where most of the judges are experienced in criminal lew but not domestic matters. Amman said. National Bank still ‘5 Stars’ Bauer Finaocial Renrat* Inc. a Rorkte-bMBd tank reaenrch and rating firm. km announced that Nat>oml Bank of HMtiae*. ta* been awarded a* 20th coaaecutive frve-«tar rating. This nationally recognized award ranks Nat tonal Bank of Ha*t .ngs superior for safety, strength and ,,lnr 'retire ■ breed on the amlyus of hae 30. 1994, Ifemral dsu m filed wA federal regslann. A five star ratieg. dr htghert <m a reaie from 0 fo 5 rtars. indicate, Na- tioaal Beak of Heating,' tangible capital ratio exceeded twice the level required by federal regfoatiom and that the bank a roundly mveaed and profsable. "National Bank of Harting, has dapteynd uaaaerrapfod excellence in haaHng." a Bauer Fiaiariil Reports reukraperaon raid. "Wkb 20 con■ecutive five-rtar rating,. National Bank of Haamg, continually demonwrate, iu mtnmkrans to being a well capitalized, profitable tank serving its community of customers and neighbors with excellence. ** SUMMERFEST, continued from page 1 of the merchants to bring it back down­ town." Reid said. "As far as room for Sum­ merfest, obviously there's no comparison (with Fish Hatchery Park)." "h's difficult for a lot of people who are handicapped and elderly to cope with Rsh Hatchery Park because it's difficult for them to get in...Tbey never can get out of the sun," commented Commissioner Marjorie Radant. "It’s more comfortable for people to comedowntown." Commurioner Lew Newman said he's al­ ways liked the openness of the park "There's a lot of walking....with no pro­ tection from the heat or elements." Radant added. "The input that I have personally had has been totally for bringing it back down­ town where they can get out of those ele­ ments and they don't feel so tired and over­ whelmed." "Actually shade is a problem at both places." Reid said. "When we were on the Library Stage (downtown), we had a terrible problem with shade so everywhere you go. parking and shade are factors that people need to think a little bit about. Reid said “...We can't keep everybody happy on either way. It s an interesting dilemma to be faced, and we appreciate your kind consideration." "I've really enjoyed it al both places." said Commissioner Sandy James. Radant noted during the meeting that Summerfest was started by the merchants and that "the voice of the merchants should be considered. " "And it is the taxpayers' courthouse lawn," Boze added. The subject of the beverage tent, more commonly known as the beer tent, was brought up, and Moore said he objected to the beer tent, but Radant said the county leases the property to Summerfest for that weekend so it is the Summerfest Commit­ tee's decision." "I don't particularly like that tent either." Boze said, but it makes money so they can have a summer festival. It's got to be some "Technically, we don't own that property that weekend." County Coordinator Judith Peterson pointed out during the meeting. Costs to the county for electricity and wa­ ter are minimal, she said in response to a question from Doster. Under the same terms with the county as in the past, the Summerfest Committee would lease the county property for S. from 5 p.m. Aug. 24 to 5 p.m. Aug. 27 and pro>kJc its own insurance for the event. The jnly exception is that Summerfest can't use county parking Qom 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Aug. 25. which is a work day. Summerfest sporting events would have to remain at Fish Hatchery Park. Bundy said. Tentative plans also call for merchants to have a sidewalk sale as part of Summerfest. James offered compliments io the people who pul so much time into Summerfest State will cut AAA funding The Michigan Commission no Service, to the Aging last week decided to nop funding the Area Agency on Aging Region Hl and it tnay >hul down the agency entirely by February. The board of director, for AAA Region ID. which administer, program, for senior citizens in Barry. Calhoun. Kalamazoo. St Jineph and Branch counties. Monday voted to seek a court order to stop the Bale', action until it ha, time to appeal. If Ute nate withholds funds, the board will be virtually powerless and likely without enough money to pay embattled Executive Director Dr. Joseph Ham Tlx AAA Board Monday also rejected, on a 10-3 vote, a motion to fire Ham. with some saying they feared Ham will me them and some saying they want time to negotiate a resignation settlement. The stale office has decided to pull the plug on money because of allegation, the AAA had failed to correct problems in staffing and monitoring contract, it award, to service providers in each at the five counties. State officials had pvt the agency on probation in September, specifically alleging it it 11 did not have a full-time accountant, grants manager and nutritionist k wa, stressed, however, that in the mean­ time services lo the elderly in the region win continue ss they have, under the state'l guid­ ance. Instead of passing about $200,000 a year through the agency, the Hate will make direct payments lo local contractor, who provide neb service, as home delivered meals, home care and transportation. The funding to the regional agency may be cut off Dec. 1. A public hearing on dissolving the agency will be held sometime io January and it could be disbanded as early a, Feb 17. These moves are the latest setback, for Ham and AAA Region III, which ha, gone through a great deal of controversy over the past several years. Ham. who was hired as director In 19U, two year, ago was accused of sexual harassment and later cleared after an investi­ gation of the AAA Region III Board of Di­ rectors. Then the county board, of commisrinners for three of the five counties, Barry, St. Joseph and Branch, expressed no confidence in Ham', leadership and voted to withhold their dues to the AAA. The three counties' representatives subsequently were booted off the board of dtaeoors. Two employees then issued conpiaints of a different nature against Ham Ian spring. Mid the director wa, placed on a 9O-day paid leave of absence. He came back on the job earlier than expected when the interim direc­ tor res gned. Kalamazoo County then joined the three counties that had pulled dues and Calhoun County Bill hasn't decided what it will do. The accusations of sexual harassment resurfaced lac lan summer and the stale de­ cided io investigate. Since then. 14 former employee, have signed affidavit, alleging they were sexually harassed and that Ham created a hostile working environment that has led to a high employee turnover rale The bearings on the charge, will continue next Tuesday. Wednesday and Thursday in Kalamazoo. Stale official, aim have ixxed the AAA has lured an accountant and grants program manager and planning and research person, but not a nutritionist, which led to action to lake over the agency Some AAA Board members say the nate probably will work with the agency if Ham resigns or is fired o Get a Tax Break... Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fight the 13 killer... lung disease AM3UCAN LUNG ASSOOATOM. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 — Page 3 Outgoing state lawmakers reminisce about service by Nick Hoffman Staff Wnier Barry County's outgoing state legislators reminisced about their years of service during the legislative Coffee Monday. Nov 14. The lawmakers also announced celebrations to mark their retirement Rep Bob Bender and Sen Jack Welborn will both step down from the legislature when their terms expire at the beginning of next year. Bender said that when he came into the job 12 years ago. he planned to stay only 10 yean. He U glad he stayed a little longer than he expected, however, he said "Far more was accomplished in the last , two years than in the first 10 put together." Bender said. The legislature enacted major policy changes in the last two years, including property tax relief, school finance reform and welfare reform. "h's been an honor to be part of the solution to those kinds of problems. Bender said. He also remembered projects he got involved with personally, like the program for homeless veterans in Detroit Bender said that program exists because he and some other legislators took an interest in the veterans plight and put the measure together to help them Though the program has fallen on hard times recently, a lot of homeless vets have been served by it. he said. Bender said he also had a hand in Project Fresh. which was designed to take fresh agricultural produce and put it in the hands of poorer people This was accomplished through the Women, Infants and Children's Program, he said The program helps agriculture by taking surplus products that arc not being used and channeling them to people who really need them he said. Bender said the most significant project he worked on was a food bank distribution project Bender started the program because in peak harvest years there were not enough resources to handle all the fruits and vegetables, and a lot of surplus produce was going to waste. he said. The program set money aside to process the food, store it and then distribute it through the food bank distrioution program. Bender said. He said the program proved successful’ and the money invested has multiplied itself over the years. "Those are the kinds of things I choose to look back on and say I'm proud to have been a jtart of. he said Welborn said he also has had "tremendous* involvement in the legislature over the r t four years The scnjol finance reform issue would not have passed last December if not for him, he said. When most Republicans were opposing Debbie Stabenow s amendment to do away with property taxes as a w.y of funding schools. Welborn spoke in favor of it. be said. His backing of the measure led many Republican senators to change their minds and support the legislation, which later passed, he said Welborn said most of his contributions have come in the area of corrections, however. He introduced the legislation that set up the boot camp for young offenders, and he helped push through legislation that dealt with a tether program and alternative community concctions programs. Welborn saxl one of his "most important" involvements was helping pass informed consent and parental consent abortion legislation. The measures allow a woman planning to have an abortion to get information on the procedure, he said 11 also helps parents to be informed of their daughters' intent to have an abortion.. Welborn's recent actions include introducing "far sweeping" legislation that makes it easier to adopt. He said his children s ombudsman legislation is "beyond question the most important legislation I ever introduced " The measure creates an advocate on behalf of kids caught in the system, he said. The ombudsman will have the authority to investigate and go into court on behalf of children. Welborn said there are already about 260 cases for the office to look into when it starts up in January. The senator announced he will have bis Sen. Jack Welborn Rep. Bob Bender annual auction at the Farmer s Hall of Fame Dec. 20. The event will also celebrate his birthday and his retirement from office, he said. The festivities will start at 6:30 or 7 p.m.. he said, and the entry fee is a can of food. The rood collected will be distributed to needy people in Barry. Ionia. Montcalm and Kalan azoo counties All the profits from the auction sale will go to the Kalamazoo Gospel Mission, which runs a shelter for the homeleu that takes care of 120 to 130 people a night. Bender said he loo will have a retirement party on Thursday. Dec. 8. in Hastings. One of the highlights will be the return of the "Benderettes" for one final performance, he said. "Il’s just going to be an open reception with a lot of entertainment and a lot of fun and games." he said. The entry fee will be $5 for every car load of people, he said. Bender said the event will also be a "bon voyage" party for him and his wife. Carol, who is a teacher at Thornapple Kellogg schools in Middleville. The couple joined the Peace Corps earlier this year and have been assigned to Saratov. Russia, which is 400 miles southeast of Moscow near the Volga River. Carol will teach English to students about to enter the university there. Because the city is the equivalent of Michigan's state capitol. Bender will work with the legislature there on economic and agricultural development issues. "We simply could not have asked for anything better." Bender said. "If we were to sit down and dream about what we might want lo do. we couldn't come much closer than that." Nashville teen pleads guilty to abduction by Teresa Frith SiaffWnicr One of two Nashville teen-agers charged in the abduction Sept. 27 of a Lake Odessa infant has pleaded guilty to charges against her and will be placed in a stale licensed residential treatment facility. Nicole Hull, 16. was bock in juvenile court Monday for a disposition hearing, where she admitted to the charges or attempted child en­ ticement. unlawful uae of a motor vehicle and ffe^mg and eluding police, Probate Judge Richard Shaw, who presided over the hearing, ruled that Hull will remain a temporary ward of the cdBrt and will be plac­ ed in a suitable state lirraard residential treat­ ment program when iwQcccmes avertable Until then, Hull willW feturnM to foe Calhoun County juveuMlfhcUBy. where she Jaycee Halloween contest winners told Part of the fun at the Hastings Jaycoes Haunted House this year was costume contests for various age grot**. In the one to four year oid age group, the winners wore A.J. Brumefl. first place as a bumblebee. Alexis Abbott, second place as a wAch and Shoe Desiree Parker, third piece as a Raggedy Ann dol has been lodged since she was apprehended one day after foe child was reported missing Hull could remain enrolled in a treatment program until she is 19 or until foe court determines she should be released. She will be evaluated lo determine which facility is most appropriate. Also in attendance at Monday’s tearing was Hull’s lawyer, the prosecuting attorney and her probation officer Hull and Tylene Dypiper. also of Nashville, both were charged with abducting eightmonth-old Jonathan Younger in his mother’s car the afternoon of Sept. 27. Police said Hull had asked the boy's mother to borrow c’— car. The child was returned safely to his parents, Shannon and Rodney Younger of Lake Odessa, after a 26-hour search ended in the Grand Rapids suburb of Wyoming. The baby and foe car were recovered by Kent County Sheriff s deputies, and Hull and Dypiper were arrested. Dypiper earlier thu month pleaded guilty to being an accessory after the fact. A charge of child enticement was dropped in an agreement between Dypiper s attorney. Stephanie Fek. kea. aad foe prosecutor's office. Child enticement is a felony. The charge against Dypiper of unlawfully taking an auto was dropped Dyprcr will continue to be a ward of foe court, mder the supervision of the Michigan Depart nent of Social Services She was ordereJ by foe court to be sent Vista Maria Schorl for Giris near Detroit, where she will remrjn until further order of foe court. Population development to be topic at First Friday Nancy Cutbirth and Tom Small, both pro­ fessors at Western Michigan University, will be guest speakers on overpopulation at the next first Fnday Lunch and Learn program at noon Dec. 2 at Thomas Jefferson Hall in Hastings Cutbirth and Smail have spent a great deal of time educating themselves about the problems of population growth and migration, locally and worldwide, and the Cairo Conference on Population and Development. They say that what they have teamed has given them hope and fear for the future. They say they believe modern society has arrived at a critical moment of decision, when it must choose the future that people as individuals, family members and human beings will leave to our children's children. The two professors say their mission is to spread some of both the good news and bad news about population, development and the environment They will try to suggest some of the political and moral decisions that face us about use of land and properly, way of life and alternative scenarios for the quality of life by the iraddle of the next century Cutbirth and Smail both are members of the Friends Committee on Unity with Na* ture, a North American Quaker organization commuted to "seeking ways to integrate concern for the environment with Friends tradition^, istimony for simplicity, peace and equality." Small is a member of the Steering Com­ mittee for the Friends Committee on Unity with Nature. Both he and Cutbirth are mem­ bers of the organization's Publications Committee and together they edit the Unity and Nature Committees action newsletter. "Leadings." Among other environmental interests, they arc concerned about developing, in writing and leachings, a sustainable way of life for city dwellers, "a way of walking gently on earth" that will help io pass on to future generations some small portion of the earth everyone live and depend on. not only without further damage, but also restored and regenerated. The Lunch and Learn series, sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee, is held on the first Friday of each month at the Thomas Jefferson Hall, comer of Green and Jefferson streets Those attending may bring their own lunches. Coffee and tea will be provided by the Democrats. The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the edrttx as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest. The following guidelines have been established to help you: • Make your letter brief and to the point • Letters should be written in goal taste • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 Central Elementary students study American Indians Central Elementary kindergartners enjoy learning about American Indians. A highlight of the study was a visit from Ron Komondy. and his children. Stephanie and Christopher. Tha Komondys, who are descendants of a Mohawk chief, shared many customs from their Indian culture. Christopher and Stephanie are dressed in their traditional dance attire. Ron brought freshly made Mohawk bread and told stories. In this photo, Stephanie and Christopher show Rachel Iler (front, left) and Amber Pontius traditional American Indian garments Rock music concert set for Saturday Santa wdl offeaaBy arrive in Hastings Saturday, Dec. 3 during the 2 p.m. Christmas parade in downtown Hastings. However, he's going to sneak into town on Nov* 25 io visit children who slop in at Cinder’s HaBmark and Page’s Bookstore. Santa will be spending kits of time in Hastings Santa Claus will be making about 30 appearances in Hastings before Christmas arrives In addition to visiting with boys and girls and finding out their holiday wishes. Santa will be riding on the Holly Trolley about eight times and invites all ages to come along. The Holly Trolley, sponsored by Barry County Transit, usually loads up in front of the County Courthouse and takes riders on a tour of the Hastings area to see all the decorated homes and Santa brings along a musical elf or two to lead the singing of Christmas carols during the journey Here s Santa s schedule: • Nov. 25. 1 to 3 p.m. at Cinder's Hallmark: and from 3 to 5 p.m. at Pages' Bookstore • Dec. 3. 2 p.m . Santa will nde in the downtown Hastings parade, and afterwards he will be at King's Music Center. • Dec. 4. 1 io 3 p m.. JCPenney s • Dec. 5. 9 a m to noon. Holly Trolley; 6 to 8 p.m Barlow's Flower Shop • Dec. 6. 6 to 8 p.m.. Holly Trolley • Dec. 7. 6 to 8 p.m. Holly Trolley. • Dec. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Holly Trolley; 3 to 5 p.m. Felpausch Food Cen­ ter • Dec. 10. 1 io 3 p.m., Arby's Restaurant. • Dec 11. 12 noon to 2 p.m.. Second Hand Corners; 2 to 4 p m. JCPenney s. • Dec. 12. 6 to 8 p.m. Holly Trolley. • Dec 13. 6 to 8 p.m. Holly Trolley. • Dec. 14. 6 to 8 p.m. Holly Trolley. • Dec. 15. 6 lo 8 pjn.. Plumb's. • Dec 16. 10:30 a.m. Hastings Public Library. 3 to 5 p.m. Hastings Savings a Ixian; 6 to 8 p.m.. Bosley Pharmacy. • Dec. 17. 1 to 3 pm.. Cinders Hallmark; 3 lo 5 p.m. Boomtown • Dec. 18. 1 to ’ p.m. JCPenney s. • Dec 19. 6 io 8 p.m. Holly Trolley. • Dec. 20. 6 io 8 p.m.. King's Music Center • Dec 21. 6 io 8 p.m.. Bosley I’harmacy • Dec. 23. 3:30 lo 5:30 p.m.. Hastings Savings & Loan; 6 io 8 p.m. Second Hand Corners Trolley sponsors for the season are Coleman Insurance. Bosley Pharmacy. Barry County l-umbcr. Edward D. Jones & Co.. Hastings City Bank and National Bank of Hastings Two local men have organized a rock mu­ sic event io be held Saturday night at the Barry County Expo Center in hopes it will provide a place for area young people to have fun and be pan of the solution to keep them from hanging out on downtown streets in Hastings. The first of a Rock Music Showcase Sc­ ries has been organized by Jim Haynes and Jeff Hammond and will feature heavy metal music. Haynes said. Three bands will perform and a solo guitar contest will be held. The bands are: Slow Moe of Grand Rapids and Hastings. Hinge of Hastings and Backbone of Batlie Creek. Doors at the Expo Center will open at 6 p.m. and the music starts at 7 p.m. and ends at 12:30 a.m. "Everyone will have to be out before 1 a.m" Admission is $3 per person and the event is targeted to young people between the ages of 13 and 25. Haynes said. "Everyone will be admitted. No alcohol will be allowed." "We wrnt to give them a place to go in­ stead of hanging around local street corners." he sud "Well have security in the parking lot and indoors. Well keep a real good handle on it," Haynes said. Hot dogs and pop will be available. The solo gunar coolest will be held be­ tween band pe*.irmances and all guitarists are welcome to vie for the S25 prize. "They just have to bring their guitars The amps will be there." Haynes said. The Rock Music Showcase is being pre­ sented by V.C. Productions of Hastings. Haynes said. Sponsors are Manufacturers Group of Michigan and King's Music Center of Hastings The Expo Center is located on M-37. be­ tween Hastings and Middleville. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 We have much to be thankful for in America Americans have much for which to be thankful We are not without troubiet, but they pale before our immeasurable progress over our nation's history. Today, we dwell in a fruitful land. Our economic might is une­ qualled m history, and we grow still more prosperous. Our country is at peace and our future is bright Most importantly, our freedom — a beacon amid the corruption and tyranny which rules so much of the world — remains intact. We're so fortunate to live in a country where we can change policy simply -------------------------------------------------- — Have an opinion? Write us a letter! The Healings BANNER RO.BOXB Hastings. Michigan 46068 Communication from...CONGRESSMAN NICK SMITH by voting and electing the people we want at the local state and national level as we did November 8lh. We should all count our btewnp On Thanksgiving, we souid remember the sacrifices of our ancestors, who created our country and did so much to make our present comfort possible The first Thanksgiving was celebrated in 1621 by the pilgrims of Plymouth Colony. The year before they had kfl their homes and travelled to a place separated "from all the civil parts of (he world." As the chronicles of the colony record, upon their arrival in the new world, “they had... no friends to welcome them, no inns to entertain or refresh them, no houses. or much less towns, to repair unto to seek for Letta Historic district won’t be a hardship ToThrEdiior I wn wring to you in mpome to reveral unwarranted concern. eapreased m a letter pubiiahed Iasi week on the proposed Maple Ridge Historic Dtstnct Il is incorrect to assume that • any type of work the owner of a property wishes to do" needs appro, al The commission is only con­ cerned wife the cuenor of the structure, and then primarily dial portico of the exterior which is risible from the street (City or­ dinances already require that homeowners adhere to codes mt such things as height and setback). The standards being re» wnmended do not address petal color or landscaping, with the exception of the preservation of trees that are 12 inches or greater in diameter. The ordinance does permit that corrective measures could be taken in extreme uniauons where a structure may fall under "demolition by argirrl.'' or where a property owner has not received approval for changes being made. This conld inchide a fine of up to $100 per day However, there are a number of steps that would be taken before this would be imposed. Members of the commission are recom­ mended by the mayor and must be approved by the City Cmmril. The commission operates under the approval of the City Council, the succour; and for the season it was winter, and they that know the winters of the country know them to be sharp and violent, subject to cruel and fierce storms, dangerous to travel to known places, much more to search unknown coasts." They landed upon Plymouth Rock to find "a hideous and desolate wilderness, full of wilde beasts and wilde men; and what multitudes of them there were, they then knew fkx for which way so-ever they turned their eyes (save upward to Heaven) they could have but link solace or content in respect of any outward object; for summer being ended, all things stand in appearance with a weatherbeaten face, and the whole country, full of woods and thickets, represented a wild and savage hew." Yet the next year, after an ordeal of a severity we can hardly imagine in these prosperous times and which took the lives of nearly half the colonists. Governor William Bradford proclaimed a special day “to render thanksgiving to Almighty God for all His blessings.** Remembering this heritage, we should all reflect for a moment and give thanks for the things that are right in our country, our state. our communities and our families. We should be grateful for our abundant harvests and the productivity of our industries; for the achievements of artisans and workers of every • sort; for those whose honest toil of mind and body in a free land rewards them and their 'amities. At the same time, we should dedicate ourselves to improving the lives of those around us so that we may contribute to the success of future generations in the same way our ancestors contributed to our present prosperity and freedom. So as we gather in homes, let us thank God for our families, friends and neighbors, and for the joy of this holiday we celebrate. Have a very happy Thanksgiving. Bonds offer risks as well as rewards Bonds arc an attractive alternative for in­ vestors seeking regular income. The interest paid on bonds can provide an excellent source of regular income that can be used to pay monthly bills, to build a sizable nest egg or to reinvest. Like all investments, however, bonds offer risks as well as rewards. Those who choose to invest in bonds rather than more traditional savings accounts and certificates of deposit must understand the trade-off between stable principal and low income vs. fluctuating prin­ cipal and higher income. Once the difference is understood, the transition from savings to investing can be rewarding. When you purchase a bond, the issuer of the bond promises to pay you a set amount of in­ terest each year until the bond matures. At that time, your principal — the amount you in­ itially invested — is returned to you. If interest rates dedine before your bond matures, you’ll continue to receive the pro­ mised amount of interest. However, if you have to sell your bond before maturity, it may be worth more than what you original*/ paid because it carries a higher interest rate than newly issued bonds. On the other hand, if in­ terest rates increase before your bond matures, again you’ll still receive the promis­ ed amount of ink re it. even though other bond* are now paying a higher rale of interest. This makes your bond worth less than newly issued bonds. Of come, if you plan to hold the bond until it matures, these fluctuations should be of Ik- Mutual funds that invest in bonds react in much the same way as individual bonds. When interest rates rise, they fall in value because the bonds are less attractive than new­ ly issued bonds. Because bond funds are pric­ ed daily, any price fluctuation is seen im­ mediately by those who monitor the bonds. These price fluctuations often go unnoticed by individual investors because they seldom monitor their bonds on a daily basis. One major difference between individual bonds and bond funds is that the interest earn­ ed on bond funds can fluctuate. if interest rates rise for m extended period of time, bond-fund investors will gradually see an in­ crease in their monthly income. This is because fund managers are investing in newly issued, higher-interest bonds with proceeds from maturing bonds and new money coming into the fond. This opportunity for adjustable income is one of the benefits of investing in bond mutual funds. It's important however, to realize that (he opposite also can occur. If interest rates fall over a period of time, fund managers will eventually be forced lo invest in loweryielding bonds, and your monthly income will decrease. Another major difference between in­ dividual bonds and bond mutural funds is that bond mutual funds have no maturity date. Unlike an individual bond, which pays back principal at maturity, the only way to obtain the principal from a bond fond is to sell your shares of the fond. Bonds offer an attractive alternative to lower-yielding, more traditional investments, but they also involve different types and levels of risk. Ask your financial adviser to explain the risks and rewards of bond investing, and make sure you fully understand them before committing your dollars. Tree stands on pubic land are Megal STOCKS 7b TJbeCditorr I wre plrurit with the anfety rmplwiia of fee erode Taking • Clover Look M Tree Sreada." wtodi toprored m your Nov tissue of toe 9,Haren-v. Ax toe article mJ.reed. tktatow a baser leave, die ground there a ■■ tocraaaad riak of accident by .lipping end falling. However. 1 would like to clarify xeveral regnlalinui regar­ ding the ure of tree eland, in Michigan The article referred to die daugerou, ooadioon that caa be creaaad whea uaag old. raoea tree trend, nailed to tree,. The iiinmrerarfeuoa ■ a good one - many accident, have reaulted when dtlapdMed tovettoa give way under the hunter'. weight. However, your reader, sh.uk! be aware that atlhag. acrew■ng. bolting or ofeerwire fiintarty affixing a tree Hand a> a tree oa public lead, in Michigan a illegal The proHbiuoa proaecu Midugaa'i valuable umber reaourata aad prevent, the type at accident referred lo in your article. The article aho recommended uaing both head, to din* into die tree aaad. rhea haul­ ing ap youi gun wnh a rape. Ahhough tree aaafe ire legal for bow leaning in Michigan, and the bow Urauld be hauled up aeperaaety by rape, a a illegal to be in a tree Band or any type at elevmed platform wife a firearm in Michigan Again, thank you for the inn rearing article on tree atanda and fee promoting of refer bun­ ting m Michigan Heaae let me know if 1 can be at farther aaxataace The following prices nre from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the preCIOBB 50*/. AT&T , • । 39*/. Ameritech 49’/. Anheuser-Busch 46*/. Chrysler 55’/. Clark Equipment 22’1. CMS Energy 52'/. Coca-Cola 62'/. Dow Chemical 80*/. Exxon 10'/. Family Dollar 27 Ford 38*/. General Motors • 24 Groat Lakes Bancorp 23 Hastings Mfg. 69*/. IBM 46'/. JC Penney Johnson & Johnson 52*/. 14 Kmart 58'/. Kellogg Company 29 McDonald's 46*/. Soars Southwest Mich. Gao 18'/. Spartan Motors 1 13*/. 30 ’/. Upjohn Gold $384.15 $6.16 Silver Dow Jones 3677.99 Volume 387,000.000 Th The Editor: Hartings Plaicweil HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the Mrrwsts of Barry County Since 1838 • NEWSROOM • DWdT (EOtar, Em GSburt lAanvUnt EtUcr) Barbara Gul Teresa Ftrth TX. StanzaOarton JaanGHup Sharon MBar Margaret Fowtor Frrtw 8 * " to 5 JO p m. Saturday 8 sjb. - Noon Scott Ommer Jerry Johnson Dentsa Howal Phytts Boawrs Sahecriptiaa Rates: $13 per year in Barry Ctxaty $15 per year r adfoeang ctxxWes $16.50 per year slawahsre POSTMASTER Send address changes to: RO Boa B Hastings. Mi 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Part al Hastings Ml 49058 (USPS 717-830) -2*/. -3'/. —11’/. —'/. + */. -6’/. + ’/. -'/. —1*/. —2*/. —VI. + */. -3*/. -1’/. -1’/. —1 + ’/. -*/. -3*/. — —’/. -2’/. -2.95 —.07 -148.37 ll.*. Senate Donald Rlegle. Democrat. 106 Dirksan Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20610. phone (202) 224-4822 District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids, Mich. 46503, phono (616) 456-2532. Brad Miler. Carl Levin. Qemoorai. Rueeed Senate Offio 10g phone (|M» 224-6221. DWrid office: ding. Room niGrandRepMs.iMfoh. 46503, Tormeia, regional raprsaentathre. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomappto, Yankee Springs, Grangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1310 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washingion D.C. 20615, phono (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiaar, dfotrict representative. 42 W. 10th St. Hofand, Mich 49423, phono 365-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District, (Irving, Carflcn, Woodtand, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hatdings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township end a tiny portion of Baltimore Townsliip), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapsis. Mich. 49503, phono (616) 451-6383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building, Washington D.C. 20615, phono (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan Stale Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48906. phono (517)373-0793 State Representative Bob Bender. 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 3730842 S t t > , , , , ' ‘ { x �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 24, 1994 — Page 5 County's 911 Central Dispatch featured in international publication by Elate, GBfrert Azzuloal Eaiiur The November iuue at in international publication called The APCO BnUeM fea­ ture* an article about Barry County i Central DirpalcWE-911 ryatem. prilling Ita coun­ tywide comratment and agency cooperation The article baa the byline of County 911 Director Chariea D Nyatrom and Includes color photograph, by retired Sberiffi Deputy Jerry Smith of the exterior and Inte­ rior of the Central Dispatch bulldlni. several of the lelecommunicators. rome of the law enforcement representativea. and a fire department representative The magazine la published by the Associ­ ation of Public Safety Communications Offrcxala-International Nvsirom appeared before the County Board Tuesday to tell commissioners about the article and said. "I think the credit should go io this Board of Commissiooers and the previous board, particularly Orvui Moore. Bob Wenger. Ethel Bom. and Marge Radant laid (County Coordinator) Judy Peterson the people w jo really put a lol in to get this whole system going *We are now recognized throughout the United States.* Nyatrom saM. Juat yester­ day I got calls from California. Mississippi and Tenmssee wanting blueprints, wanting policy and procedure, ihings like that. I think it all went beck to the *nrn In which this worked: the spirit of cooperation, the spmi of asking the tough questions and the sjkrit of looking out for the citizens ot this county And I think the people I mentioned did jusi that I think you’ve been kicked around a little bit aa of laie and I think you deserve a beck of a lot of cred* that baa not been focused on. And I juat want lo thank you and chare this with you... "I think you can be mighty proud, not lo leave oat the present board members...But io the people who really got it started. I tip my bar to you The City Council gave us a Id of support, too.' *1 thank you. Charlie, for doing such a good job." Boze said. Schools set out-of-district student costs (The full text of the article about Barry County's Central Dispatch/E-911 will be printed in an upcoming issue of the Re­ minder ) In other business, the County Board: • Received written notification from Sher­ iff David O. Wood that he plans to accept the retirement package offered from the board and that he will continue as sheriff until Dec. 31. "My 20 years as Sheriff of Barry County has been an honor and a privilege The 31 yean with the Department has been a career that I do not regret." Wood said in the letter. "I will do everything in my capacity to make the transition of this office as easy and smooth as possible. This department is still very important to me." he said. Wood's term doesn't expire until Dec. 31. 1996 so the vacancy will be filled by an ap­ pointment made by a panel comprised of County Clerk Nancy Boers ma. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley and Probate Court Judge Richard Shaw Applications and re­ sumes (or the sheriffs position are currently being accepted at the county ckrti office in the Courthouse in Hastings • Changed the responsibility of recom­ mending appointments to a special commit­ lee to decide the Animal Shelter building's fate from the County Board's Property Committee to the Criminal Justice Com­ mitlee. The change passed by a vole of 5 lo 3. Voting against the switch were commis­ sioners Ixw Newuian. Mark Doster and B-DRY SYSTEM B moombi WaSu^zMeag Sandy James. Newman. Ikistcr and Com­ missioner Gordon Fuhr serve on the Prop erty Committee, while commissioners lithel Boze and Robert Wenger and Board Chair­ man Orvin Moore are on the Criminal Jus­ tice Committee The recommendations for the special rommiltee will be brought to the full board. Wenger suggested the committee switch because lie said the Criminal Justice Committee has the responsibility to oversee the Animal Shelter. • Approved a contract between Barry County Transit and the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation for the county Tran­ sit to receive $10,260 fix specialized service for senior citizens and the handicapped in and around Hastings An extra hour of service will be added Monday through Friday, said Transit Manager and Transportatkm CoorcLnator Joseph Bleam. The Holly Trolley, a bus from MDOT de­ signed to look like an old-fashioned street car. will be in service in the county Dec 3 for the Hastings Christmas parade, Bleam said. The trolley will be taking the public to Charlton Park Christmas events and on tours to see holiday lights in Hastings Tlic Trolley will be going to Gun l-akc for holi­ day light tours in that area from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec II and IB. he said. • Agreed to send letters to state Rep Robert Bender. Rep. Hillegonds. Senator Joanne Emmons and Rep.-elect Terry Geiger to urge action tor Chief Nixmday Road (Highway A-42) to become a state trunk line "or that the state provide funds to resurface and maintain the road " • Received a resolution from Rutland ('barter Township staling three reasons for opposing the proposal to expand the local landfill by approving an amendment to the county s solid waste pl.in. Township offi­ cials said that accenting the refuse of 12 other counties would shorten the life span of the landfill; with no clear direction to resi­ dents of proper monitoring, there is a possi­ bility of contaminates entering surrounding lands and lakes; excessive road travel, noise and odor will be a detriment to the commu­ nity," the resolution said. • Took the first step to establish an elec­ tronic law library by approving the purchase of law library computer software and reader and hardware which will have all Michigan cases and statutes on disk and allow attor­ neys to find cases by subject matter. The purchase request came from District Court and included a total of up lo $12,484 of equipment, including three display stal ion terminals, a fax machine fix the magistrate and a monitorAfCR. • Approved the purchase of additional im­ pulse speakers and microphones for the Cir­ cuit Courtroom with 1995 funds. The equipment cost $946.76 from Premier Co. of Hastings. • Continued maintenance of the mechani­ cal system in the Courthouse and Annex with Havel Brothers for another vear at z cost of $5,220. • Allowed the purchase of equipment, up lo $999, fur the Friend of the Court. The equipment includes a lax machine, two Smith Corona typewriters and an IBM Wheelwriter 1000 • Established a special revenue fund ac­ count lo keep money from the state to house prisoners ("prison-diverted felons") in the county jail rather than in state prisons. “The county deems it desirable to use these funds for community scrvice/jail work teams." the board's resolution said. It is an additional revenue that the county has never had in the past • Authorized the county treasurer to invest $360.00 from the Umbrella Tax Fund (revenue and penalties from delinquent taxes) • Approved an audit contract between the Hastings accounting firm of Walker & Fluke and the County Road Commission. • Received a letter from CtNisumers Power st-ting that the utility company has begun "an extensive tree clearing project in your area to improve the reliability of your elec­ tric service. "Our studies have concluded that most outages are caused by trees interfering with electric lines," the letter said. "Crews are cutting branches, trees and brush beneath and alongside electric lines. They will also be clearing up to 30 feet of right-of-way around lines in wooded areas, occasionally using mechanical brush mowing equipment." SATURDAY ONLYI 9AM TO NOON B126 E. DE Avenue Rich lend by Jean GaBnp Staff Writer The coat for oul-of-diatrict students to attend Hastings schools was set fry the > el* BOkep or Mecaakm Monday. If students were part of rae official count taken m October, which I* used fry the stale a> compute sum aid to a district, the coats will be 1383 for elementary students, and 8567 for those going lo high school. Those students who canna be iadadad In the official count would pay 83.277 ■ the elementary level, and 85.462 a year if they attended high school The cost for a student for tranaportauon for a yes was set at 8308 All of the fees can be pro-rated for actual days of enrollment or tianaporutlon. There are ao studenu at the schools who are paying the higher rate, said Superintendent Ciri Schoesael. Scboesael also reported that the audit report on the school's finances showed exemplary work by the title Business Manager Nelson Allen and his staff He said the report of the auditing firm of Norman * Paulson showed that, the school accounts are recorded and monitored property' Copies of the audit are available for inspection at the adnumstration building. kr taker busmen the board • Agreed io lea 1 letter of support in favor of the establishment of a Kellogg Community College Learning Center tn Bany County • Heard a report on the progress on the restructuring of the school day. following the Hillcrest plan. • Agreed to ask the Heatings Qty Council to be excluded from the proposed Maple Ridge Histone District. Central Elementary, the Annex and the middle school are all in the bramdanes of the proposed ihmrin. • Adopted a resolution regarding the requirements for adult education programs and rend * to the Michigan Depertmert of Education before Nov. 30 • Heard a report on the condition of the school district's library sysiem. • Was asked io consider rec.:-—g the -Pledge of Allegiance- before each board meeting. • Adopted the personnel report. The board votes on all action items were unanimous and become a well C informed reader on local and county issues that affect you. CaHJ-Ad Graphics 945-9554 (TO LUNG-USA 9:00 AM5:30 PM JCPgnnGy DOWNTOWN HASTINGS �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 24, 1994 Pennock will build patient room addition, renovations support services (which include Murage, con­ ferences. charting, etc 1 will be included. The first floor will houM the new Com munny Education Center, which will be large enough for an audience of shout 100. and space adjacent lo lhe Emergency Deparlmenl for the expanding occupational medwire pro gram, which is being moved from lhe Pen Construction has begun on Pennock Hospital's S3 5 million patient room addition Mid renovation project Seventeen new and larger semi-private pa­ tient rooms with private shower facilities in each room and five private room* accom­ modations will be added All wards will be eliminated and additional spacxc for nursing JI Perry Francisco, director of nursing, and David Wren, chairman of the Building Convrinee. look over Pennock HoopReTs newest construction project IATTEND SERVICES raUBYTUIAN CHUBCH. canopy can be constructed this winter The new patient rooms should be ready for occupancy by next summer and all renova­ tions complete by the summer of 1996. The exterior will match the rest of the hospital, renovated last summer during the work on the cafeteria addition. David Wren, chairman of the Building Committee, said. "The Hospital Board of Trustees recognizes these improvemenu, as well as the recently completed $3.9 million addition to the surgical suite and family bir thing center. are made possible only by the tremendous support the hospital receives from the residents and businesses in our service area." Almost ore million dollars wm donated foe the OB surgery project. Penm-k officials said that the hospital', continued growth and development is in response to what they see m an increasing preference by patients lo use Pennock and its medical tuff for health care services. LAKE ODESSA - Florence Evelyn Good- Marion-Dorothy L (Dolly Schfey) Cramer. 11, of Marion aad formerly of Delton, peaaed away oa Monday, November 21, 1994 a Autumnwood Nursing Home la McBain. She WM bora on December 23, 1912, the daughter of Arthur aad Thressie (Schiffeneder) NASHVILLE - Charles W. Cos. IS. of Nashville, passed away oa Sunday. November 20. 1994 at Tbornapple Manor He WM boro on April 16, 1909 la Hastings, the son of Maurice and Lois (Payne) Cox. He attended and graduated from Kalamazoo Central High School. Surviving are his wife, Margaret L Cox; ore daughter, Marilyn (Jack) Van Artsen of Grand Rapids; three sons, Ronald (Karen) Co* of California, Charles Cox of California and Gregory (Margaret) Cox of Keruwood; eight Moaday, November 14. 1994 ■ Pennock oa September 23, 1913 in Harvard. She wm raised by her mother and Surviving are oae niece, Suzanne Dumond ary 24. 1929, be preceded her in death co March 21,1966. The couple lived in taktevilGravemde Riaeral Serviced were held on (Uoyd) Phillips of I notsuna; eight «ep- and a nurses aide for 14 yean at the Kilamaao State Hospital where tbe retired in 1975. They bad resided in Marion since 1983. HASTINGS AREA PLEASANTVIEW VALLEY TMOBNAFPLE nock Professional Building. Nursing administrative offices also will be expanded into this area. The first step in the project is lo move the connecting corridor from the Physicians Center to the hospital and make it wheelchair accessible. The old passageway has been demolished and the new one should be reopened by mid-November. Preparations have been made lo reroute pa (icnts through a temporary outside entrance to central registration so that the new entry and Do* lia j. Ml FAMILY 49050 Interment was at Ml Hope Cemetery in Middleville. HASTINGS - Marjorie M. Kfyrribwga Pastor Parmelee Uniled Methodist Church. (Simons) Winner. She wu raised latte Grand Rapids, area and attended schools there. Mrs. AM Md PM. 9 50-10 50 StMday 1045 am liialta) OMw'i chwvh Taeaday prayer and «hare time 9*30 am Wedneviav evening aervice 6:30 p m Youth fnaip m.. Sunday Evening Service 6 00 Church. 7:00 New Member* CUm JO - 7® Chanel Chou Pmrtku QUIMBY UNITED (616) 943 9392 Sumtey Sdrnoi iO CHUBCH, 105 S. Jefferwn HASTINGS SEVENTH u*Y ADVENTIST CHURCH. ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI - ’taymoed L Thurlow. 32, of SL Louis. Missouri, peaaed away oa Wednesday, November 16,1994at St Mary Health Cera la Richmond Heights. Missouri. He wm bora on December 24,1961 la Haainga. tta sou of Delbert W. end Sandra Key She was married r- Budd Z. Kmippenburg oa July *26, 1932. She bed lived at her present addreu for the Christine Feter of Kentucky, Arnold Orama, Mitchel Crama, Freeman Cramer, Lora Russell all of Kalamazoo; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Williams Funcnl Home in Dydrm A Manorial Service will be held on SMnrdiy, November 2Mb M1 l.-OOun. at lhe fteaeral home with Paflor Jeff Worden officiating. (Denny) Thurlow. Mimouri rince 1981 and formerly of Palo, Michigan. He wm employed by A. G. Edwards «M Schley of Leesburg. Florida; Stepchildren. Robert Cramer, Harinand with the Dated ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2413 tC3 2050 (Defeos) after 6 p m aad Kimberly K. Bana at Heatings; ra Thurlow of Sheridan; a special triend, Gary 1008 00 p.m husbands, Robin and Wade Kelly and Ronda ofMuoouriand Rodney and HaMiM, Call for Iocmk* Hastings *«» Sarver. Jeffrey. Justin, Kristal, 623 JI 10 assembly or Funeral Services were held on Tuesday, al C3ervkee were brill Saturday at Wren Peror­ al Home with Reverend Gerald W. Gallaway officiztiog. Burial wm at Rosedale Cemetery in Grand WOODCRQVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN VAR1SH. 4SS7 Hager of (be Shiloh Community Church Funeral officiating. Mrs Turner wu bora oa March 25.1929 in Hutings, die daughter of Lewis and Viola (Williams) Belaoo. She graduated from Middleville High School. She was employed at the Tyden Seal Corpo­ ration, Middleville Engineer, HMtings Piston Ring. In 1976 tta opened an adult foster care home oa Hanover Street la Herrings sad wm currently opotting it Mrs. Turner received several asraraa for excelfence in Adult Fora Care. She mceedy Sheridan. She married Jufe Turner oa October 27, 1951. SAUY CO. GrirafTtant CHURCH COLDWATER - Cranston I. Wilcox, Bl, of Coldwater ami formerly of Hastings, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 1994 at hit home. He wu bora oa December 31.1912inHa«lags, the son at John and Bertha (Mead) Wilcox. He married Dorothy Held In Angola. Indiana. Cranston *63-3X63 Nmr.Z7-B*maiR63 CALVARY TEMPLE CHURCH 09 COO. »2 E Bari. Haaaa> huoi Dong Dsn n P*o»< easel 14. r»>o'. »43ao*o • > wu raised la Hastings aad of Midtigaa la 1934 with a degree I* Civil Masters degree la tarik Health in 1935. tam HASTINGS - Gilbert Timm. 74. of Hxx: gs. peaaed stray on Wednesday. November He WM bora on October 12, 1920 in Hast­ ings, the 80* of Gilbert and Gertrude (Bush) Tira. He wu rained in the Hastings area and McDowell. Survivors rsdade tar tasbeed. Jefe TBraer of Hastings; One sons. Jefe H. Turner. k. Ot He wm manirt to Gladys L. Nelson oa December 7, 194ft Mr. Timm wu employed at tta Viking Corporation in Hastings for nearly 40 years, retiring in 1943 He wm a member of tta Wolverine Beagle Kcumpd and Mrs. Richart (Margaret) Carlin ba 25<h at IKJOaiGirrtmcb Funeral Home with Pastor Steven R- Parish officiating. Surviving are his wife, Gladys of Hastings; two sons. Gordon Timm and Tex Timm both cf 1942 lo 1961. Cranston was the Director of Hastings nan l-nited From 1961 lo 1974,* was tta AasaraDtrec- Staton Frick btrii of Hastings; nine grandchddren, eighttn nt itiak hikkrn; brothers. Bob Timas at Hssdafs; one Ropecting his aristas, private family services were held with the Reverend G. Kent oa Monday. November 14, He was bon on December 31.1930 in tat- NASHVILLE AREA IT. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nssbvilk Fsthci The Church Page » Pwo '°r °V The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: FM-AMm 1030 am SUNDAYS Soubj Serial 030 «m. Coria FeRanrie 1030 *■ . Wonrip 1100 a m Mi -Hi a Sr Hi Yom* Fellow-Sip 3:30 p m. WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - CriMm.1 1973 to 19*2. Mr. Wilcox won numerous awards such the Michigan Sanitarian of the year in 1937, Boy Scout Silver Beaver award in 1963. the Year award la 1965 and a Michigan Environmeaal Health Association Sanitarian at the Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. LAKE ODESSA - Melvin C. Brooks, 73, at He fostered and helped create die Branch 600 p HACnNM BAVWM » WAN, PA Club He wu the chairman at the Building die current sanctuary was built He was also a Hastings November 17. 1994 st Pennock Hospital. He was bora oa March 26,1921 in Edmore, die son at Charles sad Maude (Fora) Brooks. Mr Brooks graduated from Lake Odessa He served with die United Stases Army Air it wm employed at the E W. Bias Manu­ Wanes Curie. Luncheai 1200 NATIONAL BANK OF HA4TH4N1 Wanes Ciecie I 00 p m Sandur 1962 N Broadway — Hastings L»> 3 30 pm SUPPORT GROUPS - VIP '• iVmmlly Im BO8UV PHAItBACV ■Prucnpoons " - 114 S Jettnraon - R45-3429 hashnnb manup actumnu co. Narvan, Asawmow, 12 tXl Nam the Brauer County Geaentagy Society and Friends of the Library. _ Surviving are his wife, DiAutby, tore. Richart Wilcox of Cold waler. Ronald Wilcox of DeWiu and Robert Wilcox of Frankfort, 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren; sister Barbars Wilcox and brother Harman Wilcox both of Hastings. Funeral Services will be held at 1:30 p m, Fnrtsy at the Putnam Funeral Home in Coldwa­ ter, with Reverend Charles W. Richards Haetings. Michigan officiating. Bunal will be at Riverside Cemetery la m Coo* Ad - Hastings Michigan Hutings. Memorial coctributioas may be made to either tta Branch County Historical Society or the United Methodist Church Hissoog. Mr. Yerge grrtuated from Kalamazoo Central in 1944. He wu employed in mainte­ nance, budget and coal control with the James River Corporation for 35 years, rearing la 1992 He served with tta United States Marinra from 1951 to 1953. He mamed Wanda Boze oo October 6.1944. He loved bone ttaes. Tubing, golfing, aad facturing Company la Hastings for several yean, retiring in 1942. Surviving are his wife. Yvoune; two tons. Milo Ralph Brooks of Ionia and Melvin Brooks. Jr of Las Vegas; ooe daughter. Mrs Roys! (Teri) Shilton at Lake Odessa; 10 grand­ children; six great-grandchildren; one surer. Mrs. Ray (Velma) Trumpower of Lake Odessa; a half brother. Howard Brooks of Lake Tahoe, Nevada; sfep-brottar. Dale Boyd of Fremont; several nieces, nephews and cousins. A memorial aervice wm held on Monday at tta Koops Funeral Qupcl - Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial wu in Lakeside Cemetery. Lakewood Community Ambulance Service. daughter. Mrs. Greg (Cynthia) Fish of South BemL ladiaaa; coe Soo. Tracy Yetge of South Bead. Indiara; ore step-daughter. Velvet at Dowling, Mark aad Kim Chad­ dock of Battle Creek, and Gregory Chaddock of Delton, Seven grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs Alden (Mary) Martin of Portage, Mrs. Richart (Virgie) Percival of Kalamazoo; oae sister in-few, Mrs. Ed (Robbie) Yerge of Paw Paw, ore brother in-law, Norbert Abraham. at 11 a m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating. Burial was al Ft Custer National Cemetary. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 — Page 7 MfctMZ$...by Catherine Lucas a Gutchess-Clark united in marriage . Cynthia L Gutchess and Tod L. Clark were :«MBed in marriage on July 2 1994 at the First ‘Ututed Methodist Church in Hastings Parents of the couple are Nolan and Donna Gutthe 4* Hastings and Ivan and Nancy Clark of Wisconsin Ma»ron of honor was Lynne Mathews, smer of the bnde Bridesmaids were Pam Ouachea*. sister-in-law of the bride. Julianne .Clark, sister of the groom; and Lynne Baker mum! Tonya Woodbury tends of the bnde Flower girl was Head.< r Mathews, niece of ^he bnde a Best man was Scott Clark, brother of the ■ groom Groomsmen were Rick Gutchess, brother of the bnde. Mark Schneider, cousin of the groom; Bnaa Ostennk and Scott Pncc. (friends of the greom. Ringbearer was Joel fMauhews. nephew of the bnde Ushers were Jon and Mathew Schneider and Aaron Home, cousins of the groom. r Messer and mistress of ceremonies were >hMe and Weda Montague, fnends of the bride aad froom Guest book attendant was Renae Guacheas. nieces of the bnde Greeters were Mr and Mrs Bob Brooks and Mr and Mrs. Hervey HiUiker of Hastings Reception arsen dents were David Gutchess. Pet Slater a»i the ladies of Hope United Methodist Church. Lori Shepard. Char Kempf. Sharon Montague. Jatucc Mascho. Abby Home. Mrs Richard [Schneider and Mrs Kenneth Embury I A slide show was presented by Cathy 1 Vessecchia Floyd Miller to turn 99 Yes. my 99th birthday will be Saturday. Nov ?9th I’m still living by myself Visits, telephone calls (although sometimes i have trouble hear ing) and cards are sure appreciated and help fill my days. My big party will be next year! Floyd T Miller. 735 Colfax, Hastings. Ml 49058; (616) 945-2334 Officiating at (he ceremony were Rev James Fox and Rev Kenned. Vaught Musk Mrs Dorothy McMillan, "ash. pianist. Joe Barrette. Mathews, aotoMt were Mn Dorothy Out chess and Mrs Dorothy Orrison. grand 'mothers of the bride and Mr Archie Home. grandfather of the groom Out of state guests 'were from Missouri, Florida. Tennessee. IIknots. Iowa, and Wisconsin The Friday and Saturday after Thanksgiv ing have become known in the Lakewood Area as ’Christmas 'Round the Town." On those days. Nov. 25 and 26. this year there are 22 places m Lake Odessa. Woodland Clarksville and the surrounding area, where craftspeople sell their Christmas crafts. The historic Lake Odessa Depot is opened by the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society both days with a bake sale, histone white elephants, display: and natural craft supplies that have been collected by members during the year. Woodland area people who pxrtKipatedin the event are "The Three Basketeers" — Brenda Welch. Maureen Cross and Becky Livermore; "Friendly Folk." Betty Carey and Jane Winkler; "Bricks *n' Sticks." Louise and Ray Diehl and Vi Aho. with her country lamp shades in the Maples; "Related Chrismas Compliments." Anita Villaneva. Jean Schwarting and Ann DeHoog; "Stance Lace Floral." Diane J. Barnum; and "A Country Christmas," Wilma Townsend, Pamela Mix. Peggy France. Barbara Bosworth. Shelley Steward and a young Du its A complete list of 22 crafts places and a map can be picked up at any of the exhibitors I was back in the library last week and was glad to see those who came Several books had to be carded and cataloged I am not sure if I have listed all of those purchased while I was ill and not writing We do have "The Gift” by Danielle Steel, "Night Prey” by John Sandford. "Nothing Lasts Forever" by Sidney Sheldon and "Tunnel Vision" by Sara Paretski Area churches are beginning to announce their Christmas schedules Lakewood United Methodist on M-50 east of Lake Odessa and one-half mite west of Woodbury Corner will have a full length drama/musical called "A Light in the Darkness." which will include The Living Stones, the Sunday School children. The King's Kids (a choir of children up to 10 years old), adult choir and lots of surprises There will be food and fellowship after the program Sunday. Dec 11. at 7 p.m. Lakewood United Methodist also will have a live nativity scene again this year, but this year it will only be one night. Christmas Eve. Saturday. Dec. 24. from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. From 7 to 8:30 there will also be a walk-in commun Kxi service in the sanctuary Next Sunday. Nov. 27, will be the beginn­ ing of Advent and moat churches will have guests and the advent wreath hung by them However, the greens will be hung at Woodland United Methodist on that day at 5 p.m.. with a potluck to follow and later in the evening, the members will go ou: candlelight caroihtg in the village. Woodland United Methodist will have a candlelight communion service on Christmas Eve at 7 p.m. Jo Raines of Village Lumber and Hardware in Lake Odessa asked me lo mention that it is lane to begin acqusrian plastic jugs for Imanro foe ChroMm*. The Lakewood Volumeer Ambulance Com­ pany and Auxiluuy will hold a ham and Swiss steak dinner at Cunninghams' Acre on Sun day, Dec 11, from noon to 3 p.m Wixxiland Township was host for the Barry County Clerks Association meeting last Thursday The township clerks had lunch at lhe Woodland Townehouse and then went to lhe township office for dessert, served by Woodland Township Clerk Cheryl Allen, and their monthly meeting Next Monday evening, the Township Board will meet at 7:30 al the township building The public is always welcome at board meetings Karen Litchfield, daughter of Carl and Gerry Litchfield, is participating in a child care program at Heartland School in Ionia She was student of the month in October The Mackenzies completed their com harvest Sunday night because Doug was wor­ ried that the predicted wind would lake down the com if it was still standing He was pro bably nghl - the wind on Monday was horrendous LEGAL NOTICES: State of NkMgMi In the MiMcM CMt Cwrt ter tha Cotatty M Barry StOnCC Or SALK •tea. FJdmrd M. theater (P2O41S) Casa No. 93-000771 CH S PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, o fedoroify chortereri credit union. Rlcirtp; JAMES E SMNNGTONond JANET E SIMINGTON. jointly ond severally. ond ROSALIE ANN HAYFORD. Defendants Stephen I. h'sfott (P1472S) STEPHEN 1. HASLETT. PC Attorney for Plointrff 141 East Bridge Street Plomwell Ml 49080 (416) 685-9877 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN thol pursuant to c Judgment entered by lhe Circuit Co irt for the County of Barry on the 7th day of October 1993. in favor of PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION os Plaintiff, and against JAMES E. SIM MGTON and JANET E SWUNG TON. Defendants the Barry County Sheriff or his appointed deputy will soli at publk sole to the highest bidder, at the east entrance of the Courthouse in the City of Hastings. Barry County. Michigan on Thursday, the 9th day of December. 1994 at 2 o'clock in the afternoon the property situated in the Village of Prairieville, Barry County. Michigan, and describ ed as follows, to-wtt: Lot 7 ot the Supervisors Plot of the Village of Prairieville, according to the recorded plot thereof as recorded in Liber 2 of Plats on page 74. STEPHEN L. HASLETT, P.C. Doted: September 20. 1994 •y STEPHEN L. HASLETT (PI4725) Attorney for Plaintiff (12/1) MASTBBM cwumn TOWMMOF Bagtear Beard Mi ittag November 14. 1994 — 7:00 p.m. Six board members present, throe guests. Minute* appro red. treasurer s report received Approved total of 130.000 for McKeown Rd. bridge Approved expenses lor board to attend MTA convention. Amended budget for roods ond elections Approved preparation of Import Foo Ordinance Paid outstanding bills Adjourned at 8 00. Bonnie I Cruttenden. Clerk Aneeted toby Wthord C. Thomas. Supervisor (11 /24) JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP BOARD November 9. 1994 All members present Reports of Committees presented. Minutes approved os read Approved recommendation of Fire Chief to donate up to 12 old Motorola Pagers to another Township Fire Deportment Vouchers in amount of *10.007.73 approved. June Doster Johnstown Township Clerk Attested to by Supervisor Barbara Earl (11 *24) Sympete ef Mtaatea CARLTON TOWNSHIP Ragtear Beard Meete* November 14. 1994 Present Allerding. Domels. Mor low ond Smith Guests one resident. Coiled meeting to order ot 8.00 p.m. Approved Clerk's ond Treasurer s reports Approved purchase of two computers ond on» printer Get dock fixed. Chock into another voting machine. Approved payment of all bills. Meeting adjourned at 8:35 p.m. Wilma Domels. Clerk Attested to by Bovoriy Allerding. Treasurer (11/24) Pledge to Flag, by all present » Five Board Members, three residents, two guests. Approved Agenda October 10. 1994 minutes as corrected Received Treasurers. C or responder.,w Commit too reports. Payment of all listed bills paid. O.N.R. permits for Robert Foster. Richard Miller, moriryn lions. Update on Wail Lake Sewer by Lou VanLiere Compliance P.A. 264 Re Yard Waste Disposal Ptannsng/Zoning evaluation Treasurers tax motions Purchase chain sow for Township. Accepted snowplowing b«d from Guernsey Shirley R. Case. Clerk Folriao I. (IIZM) lufwrviwr Lords to celebrate 50th anniversary Bill and LaRne Lord will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday. Nov. 26, 1994. They were married on Dec. 2. 1944 Their three children will be having an open house from 2 io 6 p.m. on Saturday. Nov. 26 at the County Seat in Hastings. No gifts please One of the best credit cards in the country just got better. W A Announcing Old Kent CardMiles taking off in January._ I Mallekootes to mark * golden anniversary S’ j Ball aad Neva (Standuhi Maitekootf will /■ celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an <«pen houve Saiurdj) Nov from 1 to ' 6 p.m. at the Democratic Hall. 328 S Jeffer­ son. Hastings The event will be hosted by their children. Leann. Rex. Neil. John and r Bill The couple were married Dec. 21. 1944 and have resided in the Barry County area for _ 35 years B.ll is retired from E W Bits*, and ;■ J currently employed at Feipausch in Hastings They have 14 grandchildren and 6‘-.- grc.it grandchildren Olive Mason to mark 80 years The family of Olive Maun in rted fnends and relatives to share in a card shower io help her celebrate her HOth birthday Dec. 6. Her address is 5290 Coats Grove Road. Hastings. Ml 49058 The nationally recognized Old Kent credit card is about to reach new heights. Starting soon, spend a dollar and earn a mile on any airline, with no blackout dates! Apply for your Old Kent credit card today— you've got to have our card to fly! Boarding instructions coming soon! (X OLD KENT Common Sama Uncommon Serves* Looking for Extra Cash? Caff...945-9554 Sei Anything FAST! SOME RESTRlCTKXS MAY APPLY aOCOXtMTSASM 1SS* �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 kind of music. Even if I fall asleep, you’ll know I enjoyed it. "Once we were somebodies, just like >ou We were farmers and farmers' wives, leachen, nurses, beauticians, stockbrokers and electricians, bankers and sheriffs and maybe a few outlaw*, too We re not all semk — just old and needing more help than our families can give u* Thu home, whatever it* name, b 'home' to us. and you’re an invited LEGAL NOTICES ho* fa WHEREAS । Ann Landers nth doy ot March, 1992. and recorded in the oHk< Filo No 94 21503 IE Estate of Mory Florence DeWitt. Social Security No 378 38 302* TO ALL MTERESTED PERSONS •ected by tha following Tha decedent whose la*t known address wa» 5131 M-43 Hickory Corner* Michigan 4*0*0 died Moy 26, 19*4 An inatrumont dated July 15. 1*92 Creditor* of the deceased ora notified that ail claim* against tha estate will ba forever barrad Woodword *431. Birmingham. MicMgon 48009, or publication of thi* notice. Notice i* further given that the estate will be thereafter assigned ond distributed to the person* entitled to It. Thomo* V Giles (Fl3971) 401 S Woodward Avenue Suite 431 County of Sorry. State of Michigan (that being one (810)645-1210 (11/*) amount duo. o* aforesaid, on said mortgage with Kioto ot MAXIMA SWIFT a/k/a/ Martha 0 Swifi Social Security No. 365-34 9720 TO AU INTERESTED PERSONS a* the will of the deceased. Grandma’s boy mother of two teenage children. I don’t smoke or do drugs, and I work full-time After my divorce. Mom helped me get on my feet. We were pals. I took her everywhere, and we did everything together. Life was great Nou *he criticizes me and puts me down in front of my children. It’s hard enough to get respect from your children these day< without having your own mother dimmish you by making cutting remarks. Thai's not the worst of it. Mom idolizes my son and practically ignores my daughter She b always buying gift* for "Bruce" and sneak­ ing them to him behind my back. My daughter is aware that her brother gets special treat­ ment from "Grandma," and this has caused some hard feelings. Meanwhik. Bruce is so dependent on his grandmother that it frightens me. He b on the phone with her constantly. I don't want him to be a "grandma's boy." but it looks as if he b headed in that direction. 1 have talked to my mother about my fears and have asked her to back off. Naturally, she denies that she is doing anything wrong. I know I'm also al fault here for not seeing this problem sooner. Is thb a normal relationship between a teenage boy ud hu grandmother? 1 have the feeling it isn't, and I need to know what to do go out with Jon is one thing, but to stay over with a youngster is something else My advice is to cool it. With luck, Jon may ask you to marry him, but 1 would't bet on it. Nobody retired Giving thanks Dw Frinir Hippy Thankagtving' What follow, WM written by Judy Veluiy. • regiarered nunc and director of activate, in • nuraing home io Savannah. lean It originally appeared in the Memphia Commence! Ap­ peal. and I ran it revere! year, ago. but a u well worth repealing I am grateful lo J.E. Bourne of IndUnapolu for originally rending it on. I hope reader, will abaorb the meaaage aad act oa a. "In thia reaaon of thanksgiving and jiul or chore who nood Ktnoone lo allow them to "You say you can’t do anything. Can you Good. Read to me. My eye* aren’t what card for me. My hands are shaky. "Can you sing? Good. Help me with the "Cm you tell me about your job? I "Can you listen? Wonderful for conversation. wm ■ Dear Ann Landen: Thb i* for "Still in the Hamess" who wanted to know why her hus­ band got to retire, but she didn't. Thu woman could learn a few things from my wife. When I kft the Air Force in I960, my wife, “Liz.” said, "Are you retired now?" I replied, "1 certainly am." She said. "Well, so am 1. Now we are going to do everythin* 50-50." Having been raised in the good old days when the wife took care of the house and the kid* whik the husband brought home the paycheck, went bowling on Saturday and played golf on Sunday, 1 had a lot to learn. And learn I did. Liz taught me to ran the dishwasher and the washer-dryer and how to perform many routine chores. She didn't do windows, either. Although I grumbled a bit, it turned out to be a blessing. Liz passed away last year. Now 1 must do all the things alone that we did before. 1 can’t imagine how I would have made it without the instruction 1 received from my wonderful wife who had the wisdom to prepare me to take care of myself. — Alone But Managing in Lompoc, Calif. I'm starved Dear San Bernardino: Normal? No. Your mother has a generational problem She was trying to be too close to her grandson. The best solution is to try to get an uncle. Please come. The welcome mat is always out and not just on Thanksgiving. . “• hope y°u will keep this and read it again in January, February and every other month of the year. We II still be here, and our needs will be the same " "Do you ptey checkers or dominoes or in Bruce's life. Look around and good luck. |5I7) 321-1*43 (H/34) woman. You were blessed. Anr. Zanders' latest booklet. ' 'Nuggets and Doozies." has everything from the outrageously funny to the poignantly in­ sightful. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $5 (this includes postage and handl­ ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562, Chicago. 111. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6). Copyright 1994 Creators Syndicate lac. Can’t hurry love MARrtNM NEUMANN alto feel for me on that first dale. Jon often Springfield Landscape Material zoo N. 20th Jon has a three-bedroom house, and I've Happy Thanksgiving? No school for the A Morrison Lake couple are in North central unneu Mcxnouist enuren is naving its postponed Fall Festival on Saturday, with was moved across the track* on Nov. 3. It was • 965-6748 The first was burned by Union soldiers in I860. The replacement was burned in 1890. Home Of the "LONGEST YARD* toes. It has several similar feature* to the stayed away for *«week hoping it would push him in the right direction. All he said was that were included in grocery shopping bags last Next week, the VFW has another Sunday norning breakfast. On Monday, the Jon is silence. I’m beginning to think he's brother. Clayton Goodrich. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Tabitha Leslie Ann Landon wa* baptized a Central Church Sunday morning. Family Am I moving too fast? Is something wrong? Please give me some advice. — Mixed EmoDear Mixed: Are you moving too fast? Pro­ bably. Is something wrong? It sounds like it to I’d say your first mistake was taking your child wkh you when you stayed with Jon. To See us For Landscape Materials Lava Rock • Red Shredded Bark stones • Sand • Top soil • wood Chip* Death came on Nov. 14 lo Florence Goodrich of Lakeview Drive. She had lived there witn her mother and stepfather Roy Tubergen for several years before the deaths Last Saturday, the depot wa* abuzz with ac­ tivity. Member* of the local historical society attended. Abo in the service, Shari Peacock donated by the Yonkers from their rural members attended. Fourteen Lakewood retirees from here and j • -* ----■ huy -■ rt -- a *r , udunng me wees rreo Icacnworm. ne nao County MARSP. The county membership heard a legislative report and an insurance FigM Lung DitMM flame* (simulated) and sound, but no smoke pvt her hsieners pertinent information on 965-6748 has parallel yellow lines in the village portion. 700 N. 20th, Battle Creek • hours: Mon.-Sat. 8-6 (WO) LUNG-USA side parking for the near mile. The signs bear- tips for interpreting the plethora of figures about grams of fat, calories and cholesterol. Lake Odessa Chapter No. 315. Order of Fastern Star, will hold a joint school of in­ struction with Freeport and Caledonia the local temple on Fourth Avenue. There wiM Pamela Waach, Grand Conductress of the Grand Chapter of Michigan. She is a member BUY NOW & SAVE! look County’s new Health and Human Ser- 1982 for a local gardener to grow his sweet L SN-k V We will be CLOSED THURSDAY THAMkSCIMNC . 11/24/94 J was re-elected 12 times. A reception was bafo in hts honor on that day. He and his wife live oa the Nash Centennial farm on Nash Highway, south of the viiiage of Clarksvilk. He was bom there in 1907. He is the fourth (414)945-247* Continuing the Tradition of the Prettiest Homes in Town by George H. Brown SLOUGH i n,11'9j2/2/94 We also carry: • Ceramic • Hardwoods • Wallpaper • Carpet • Linoleum • Area Rugs • Stencils • Blinds the power lines and dropped into his tree* According to the Michigan Association of Counties. Nash is the longest standing county came into being in 1969 on whether or not the squirrel would go to the lop. He sure did. Not only did he go to the lop M-43 on the overpass meant for school Section 3 of Woodland Township are the the former Roose gravel pit property off Eaton Highway to the south. They lived for a short tune in the former Kathryn Gardiner house on Cemetery Road while their home be seen from Woodland Rood near Eagle Point, now that the leaves have fallen from the HOURS Mon A Fri 10 a m - 7 p m Tues . Wed . Tburs 10 am - 5 30 p.m. Sat 10 a m - 3 p.m who is retiring after 44 years a* a supervisor rebuilding of Jordan Lake Road. Mrs. Dak Shearrly has been receiving therapy in a Hastings nursing facility for several weeks. She planned to return home Before that each each represent* one or more townships. of Jordan Lake on West Runyan Drive, which is somewhat an extension of Eaton Highway on the Ionia-Barry County line. United Methodist Women of Central Church met Monday evening for their fourth general meeting of the entire UNIT in this calendar year. Trudy Henry of rural Hastings was the speaker, with her message geared to the World Thank Offering, dunng which members brought their blessing boxes. Trudy is the West Michigan Conference coordinator for Christian Global Concerns. Mary Jane Carisoo. president, presided dunng the business section. In December the circles will meet for holiday lunches or breakfasts. The evening circk was the hostess group. The Lake Odessa Community Library has current issues of five magazines for Wood­ workers. They range from simple weekend projects to fine furniture �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 — Page 9 The Ray W. Erway Story (Part 14) By loyce F. Wrinbrecht The month of July 1954 found the Erway family coming together for summer visits He “On July 3. John and his family arrived home. Skip and his family came on July 4. They had been on a northern vacation tn their • new Ford station wagon ORv and Mickey came out and brought his brother Howard and his wife and Janet The Farm Bureau picnic i was held on July 11th at Head Lake On July 17th the new Conestoga wagon 1 had ordered oa June 28 came. On July 18 Bob and Barnes and I went to Lansing for the Rural Mail Car­ * rim Convention, which was held on July 19 •nd 20 •_ The Ous School picnic was held on July t 25. The Conklins came on the 27th. We took them to (he lake On July 30. we took the < Snowbanks on South Broadway, 1942, Route 85. ”We got home on Aug ! from Bitely l had vacation to the 8th 1 worked on Orv’s garage I IS when the brakes and dutch on the ’52 went • out I had Elmer bang out the wjgon to finish "Jennie Loehr died and was buried oa the 13th. "I helped Orv on his garage and then we went to Skip s We saw Conklins and then went oa lo Dwights We planned a trip to California and Aug. 21 was my last tnp on the mail route. The purpose of this tnp was twofold. First to visit Uncle Art Shively , who was the only uncle I had left oa either side of my family I had a lot of vacation and it was customary lo give workers a vacation to use up the time and lo wean them away from the job When I did retire. 1 left about 50 days of sick leave, but (his tnp would use most of my accumulated vacation time. “On Aug 27. we left for Juliet. Our next stop was at Northwood. Minn.. 434 miles We stayed in a hotel for $3 50 that night We reached and slept in South Dakota, in the Bad Lands and the next night. 540 miles On Sept 1. we were m the Big Horn Mouutams. the Black Hills. Rushmore and on the Buffalo then to Yellowstone and the Geysers. We slept in the car. On Sept. 4. we went on to Calviite and slept in the car. again in a ban yard We then went to Bryce Canyon sleeping in the car again We went from Bryce to Zion and then on to Jean. Nev . sleeping in the car on the prai ne that night “We arrived at Don's home in the middle of tha afternoon. We hod drweaa 3.076 estea. arriving on Sept 12 Uncte Art came over to have supper with us “We had an appointment with Dr Handier al Balboa aad then i helped Ray Koger move a lathe at Chatsworth Don went to the base at Los Aimitos I went lo Uncle Art’s to get reodh for a deer hunt We left about 5 a.m. on toe I6to. We wok to Chico, which ts 20 males north of Mt. Shasta, to camp. We looked the area over and put Prestone in lhe car. I found a dead eight-point deer We hunted in vam It was too warm yet for the deer to come down from the higher areas. • “On Oct 5. we left for Tide Lake for ■ Frances Erway arrangement. with a flower Hastings City Band, James Troxel, director. Ray W. Erway played In this band. He Is pictured on the right hand of the picture with his trombone. waterfowl. We had dinner at Klamath On the 9th. we went hunting. We got three geese and two ducks On lhe 11th, we got two geese and two ducks. We went to the Lava Beds where the last Indian fighting happr ed “I helped Earl ides pick up 12 bushels of potatoes the Mexicans had missed. Earl and Bettie ides and their three boys owned the property where we stayed. It was drawn by lottery from the government by veterans. Un­ cle Art had tried to get John lo file tor land. If he had done so aad had won and homesteaded the land as was required, it would have chang­ ed his future entirely But he did not do it. “We went to Tute Lake on the 15th for ice aad butane and an appointment with Dr. L. Spomer Uncle Art and two others hunted deer 20 miles to the north, but got no shot*. 1 got two geese on Oct. 18 and two more on the 19ft. “1 drove the Ides big MM tractor on the digger which Mr. ides operated We dug potatoes oa the 21st. 22nd and the 23rd. On the 25th and the 26th, 1 g<* two geese each “My birthday was on Oct. 26. and the gang had a surprise oa me. "On Oct. 27. Frances and ! left camp for Roy Douglass ■ Pine Grove. Calif. We had slept as the station wagon on this whole hununa toT^arees tnp. eatina at Shivckn.'s trailer aharof 8^and fueland W^ll helped with dressing the poultry and canned all that we did not eat. We canned the larger parts and aae the ribs and necks. Frances sav­ ed all the down from the geese and ducks and made pillows. We brought home four cans of goose meat and each of our children's families had some. “We stayed at Jamesville. Nev., on the 27th and then went on through Virginia City. Carson City, past Lake Tahoe to Carson Pass and down to Pine Grove. We took the last goose that 1 got and had i ( to eat ii the Douglass’ at Pine Groves. On Oct. 31. we left for Healdsburg, a 175-mite drive, to visit with Mn Foster •*1 cleaned the leaves out of the eavestroughs at Foster s, helped a new tenant move oa Nov. 2. We took Mrs. Fester to the ranch about seven miles southeast of Clover­ date. where her son Wayne, his wife Max. his daughter Kit and his son Cal lives. I went with Max to Cloverdale and drove their jeep home from the repair shop. The ranchers were repairing their telephone line so 1 helped them do that “On Nov. 7. we took Mrs. Foster home. I split wood and put it in the shed for fireplace fuel Wayne took Max to the doctor. We walked about a mite to the lambing barn. On Nov. 13.1 shot a treed bob cat with a 22 pistol and then we tried for bogs. “k rained all day oa the 14th. Wayne look Max to the hospital. They had a very narrow miss by a wandering car. They were too upset to come home end phoned us asking me to milk the cow h was some job. as I had not milked a cow by hand for several years. "This cow was the hardest one to milk that I had ever tried. His saddle hones were runn­ ing in the postures along with his 800 breeding ewes. “On Nov. 15. he phoned us that they had another boy named Don. He came home that evening On the 16ft he took Kit and Cal to the school bus about four mites down the hill and then went on to Healdsburg to the hospital. We walked around the ranch. It was The Glass Creek Band, taken at the Otis School Picnic. Ray is second from the left with a trombone. 28. we left Lake Havasu for the trip back to Michigan. We stayed overnight in Gallup. N.M. We went on to Greensburg and from there to Bowling Green to Joliet There we stayed for a few days. April I. 2 and 3. I helped John around his yard. "We left for Holland on the 4th and came on home on the 5th a tired and almost retired rural carrier In just a few days I would be a "has been.” 1 found the lawn ready for mow­ ing and numerous jobs waiting for me at the farm. 1 set another 1.000 Austrian pines on Hog Back Hills. "White we were out west. Monty Replogle had died on Sept. 4, 1954. and Jim Hines had died Nov 30. "I planted lettuce on April 11. and helped Orv building his breezeway on the 14th 1 spent the 16th putting up fence, getting ready to get some sheep. 1 cut some butternut logs for a house we plan to build at the lake. We decided to build a house there while we were out west. It seems like a good idea white I still have my health to work on it “1 took Bob Otis to Pennock Hospital with blood poisoning from a barb wire scratch. He had Louie doing his chores and Louie about petered out so they called on us for help. I helped Earl Hubbell get our tractor working as it balked for them. I had loaned it to them to Ray Erway, with his four sisters, Mina Whltemore, Eva Havens, Floy Forman, Katherine and Nellie Forman. rough going. We fed his lambs at the lambing barn. “On Nov. 18. a fellow came and put shoes on the riding horses. He also shot a crippled hog that day. These hogs were once tame but some of them had gotten away and their off­ spring were wild. They were a menace around sheep at lambing time and lhe ranchers tried to keep them thinned out as much as possible “I helped him drive* KJ2 weaned lambs across the little Sulphur River to (heir winter pasture where they fend for themselves until spring. At this time of year, the pasture was wonderfiil. “We left the ranch Nov. 23 and stayed overnight with Mrs. Foster and then went to Van Nuys the next day. a distance of over 500 miles Before we got there we had to shed quite a bit of clothing. It was a drastic change of temperature dunng a single day 's dnve. On Nov. 25. we had canned goose for dinner. Don was at Los Almnos Base “As soon as I got rested up from the driv­ ing. 1 got uneasy and found a job of stripping everything from an auto body which would burn. I got a $1 for each stripped body. 1 could strip about six to eight from 9 to 3 each day. it was better than not having anything to do. We did not need the income, but 1 sure needed the exercise. "During December 1954. I worked around Don’s place. I made cement brick to finish a yard fence. Some of the brick had been broken and were no longer being made I spent a lot of time going to such places as the Pony Express gun shop, second hand shops, making bricks and stripping cars and taking the cars to be serviced. “We attended the Rose Parade with Don's family. It was wonderful and we got a lot of colored slides. "Joan's washer broke down on Jan. 3 and I took it to Reseada to get it welded. This little burg of Reseada was once the lettuce center of America, but a disease got into the crop and it faded out. “They took us up to the snow line in Angeles Forest and we went to Newland's at Riverside Fred and I did som; upholstering and made a television stand for one of his customers "We got ready for a Mexican fishing tnp and on the 18th we went to Ensenado and down to Estero Beach. 200 mites from River­ side. He had a good fiber glass boat and a 10 horse motor, and a nice trailer He carried the boat oa their Chrysler New Yorker. We had no luck fishing, but got to see the tides come and go. giving one a sense of what a big thing this old earth really is. “We left Estero Beach for Riverside. We watched the Navy Water Buff maneuver in the lake of Riverside. We returned to Don's on Jan. 25. I made an ironing board and took Pat io the doctor for ear trouble. The Shiveiys were ovet for dinner on January 30th. On Feb. 7.1 stripped 10 cars and 11 on lhe Sth. On Feb. 19. Don and I helped clean St. Anrhnoy Chapel. By Feb. 27. I had stripped 96 cars. I got a 16 gauge gun for stripping 25 cars. "In March 1955, on some mornings there was quite a bit of frost on the cars as it was quite nippy in the mornings "I went to Burbank and traded the 16 gauge for a Remington Rolling Block and another for a hammeriess. which I later sold to Hany at cost On March 24. we left for Parker Dam. Frances riding with Fred and Lina with me because I did not knov the way. Lake Havasu is a body of water created by Parker Dam oa the Colorado Rivet below Boulder Dam "Fred. Frances and I caught 103 bluegills as fast as we could bait up. They were not too big. We saw a motorboat capsize On March NEWS Everyweek of your local community, In the Banner appears Cell ro... Subscribe 948-8051 draw the plow for setting pine seedlings "About the 27th, I helped Bob and Louie clean the bams. I was shearing sheep by the end of the month as I had bought two flocks, the first from Ernie Skidmore. 22 of them and they had not been sheared. "As my mail carrier career terminated the last day of April at midnight. I was once more a free man. not needing to worry about what the weather would be on the next day or how heavy the mail would be. Now I could watch others flounder around in all kinds of weather. “There was one drawback. I would have to decide what to do from now on and live on a much smaller pay check. We soon began to realize that we were very wise to put by as much of our earnings as possible and have those earned dollars working for us. “May I, 1955. So here we go. starting out on an entirely different mode of life than that of the par 31 years and four months. From now on. I will have a whole day to plan for in­ stead of just what was left of the day after get­ ting through with the mail route.” At a later time we will share ' the rest of the story”as the diary goes on through to 1976. telling the story of Ray *s retirement years. The manuscriptfor this series was loaned to me by Ray's good friend. Howard Ferris. The family pictures were loaned to me by GenMeve Erway Ferris. • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Nov. 22. 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. 1 '1J I3E WE’RE NEARLY FULL!!! Don’t Wait, Call Now For Details > I A RETIREMENT COMMUNITY 1-800-945-5871 One VHiagt Dr. • HMtings, Ml • 49058 TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR PHASE II ONLY SELECT APARTMENTS AVAILABLE'!1 INDEPENDENT LIVING Unique... •Rental community Comfortable... Convenient... * Residential atmosphere •Located next door to Pennock Hospital •Healthcare services provided •24 hr. maintenance/security services •Smaller and safer community f OPENINC NOVEMBER 25th |l V Fair View Christmas Tree Farm Cut Your Own (Saws Provided) Beautiful Quality • Fair Prices See our *10°° section scotch Pine & Blue Spruce Partial Proceeds to Barry County 4-H FREE Tree Shaking & Tree wrapping W/this Coupon • W/Any Purchase Anytime HOURS: Sunday thru Friday 12 to 5; Saturday 9 to 5 Directions: Across from Derry County Fur Grounds on M-37, between Hastings and Middleville �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 Hastings schools mark National Education Week The Hastings Area School System pulled out all of the stops with what can only be called a rousing send-off for the observance of National Educalion Week The celebration of lhe week was coordinated by Principal of Pleasantview. Jo Stebbins, and officially began al that elementary school with a program featuring a definite patriotic theme Board of Educalion Trustee Mike Hubert was "adopted* by lhe school, receiving a Pleasantview sweatshirt. The other numbers of the board were guests of other schools in. lhe system. Board treasurer Colin Cntnenden visited the Hastings Middle School. Trustee Thomas Groos went lo Central Elementary. Secretary Ray Rose visited the "B4a" and the Mair adult education program. Trustee Michael Anton had lunch as Northeastern, and President Mark Feldpausch went to Southeastern, and Vice President Patricia Ehdttey visited ihe students al Hastings High After the audience, students and staff joined in lhe reciting of ihe Pledge of Allegiance, the studenu presented renditions of "We Love the U.S.A *. The Star Spangled Banner * *My Country Tie of Thee," Three Cheers for lhe Red. While and Blue," "There are Many Flags," and "Fifty Stales." A sweatshirt with "B-4s" on it was a gift from the progrt m to Board ot Education Secretary Ray Rose N«nc« or FOMCUMMR Hastings Board of Education President Mark Feldpausch went to eight classrooms at Southeastern. Hare, he reads a story to kindergarten students. Outwit boring boon mode In the terms and Condi. Hone of o certain mortgage made by Sohn J. ■rmmsa. o single man. an March M. ISM w AC OPTANCi MOSTGAGS COdrOkATKM. ond wbooeuoMfy assigned lo Move kuso S73S Sod Coder Lone. Wet Bioomfield. Ml 4B3B7 and record­ ed in tha Office of the Ropietor of Deed* for Barry County. Michigan an the 2nd day of April. A.D. 1993 in Uber 968 ot Mortfr^oi. Pape 511. and upon which mortgage More to cioimod io bo duo at of Mo dote ot Mit notice Principal and internet of Twenty Savon Thom and Eight Hundred Sixty Two Dohara and 92/100, 477.862.92) at 17% par num, and said doSauIt h^nrinp continued for nacre Man thirty (30) days and no mH or proceedinpa hovinp been towtitvted to recover Mo debt eocurod Michael Gardiner and secretary ot the Hastings Board of Education, Ray Rosa, share the box of com at the *B4s* budding Trustee Tom Groos visited Central Elementary, and while there, was a guest for 'unch in the library He visits with Seth Higbee between Mes of pizza. Mark Feldpausch. president of the Hastings Board d Education, and his guide at Southeastern Elementary. Alicia Birman, are ready to go to the next classroom on his visit to the school Trustee Michael Anton was ‘adopted* by Northeastern Elementary, and enjoyed lunch in the all purpose room while he was there Michelle Welsh listens as Anton makes a point during lunch. Students talk to Patricia Endsley during her visit to the High School. She found them interesting and having many worthwhile ideas Trustee of the Board of Education. Mike Hubert, was a guest at Pleasantview After the program, be and Lucas Warren attended a reception m the library with punch and cookies IfGMMNG OH THE SHORE OF GUN LAKI WHBE SOUTH UNI OF SECTION 4, TOWN 2. NORTH, RANG! 10 WIST INTERSECTS SA® SHORE AT POMT AS MAMED BY A GASJNPE SET M CON CRETE THENCE EAST OH SA® LINE TO SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCE NORTH ON NORTH AND SOUTH 1/2 UNI OF SBCDON 4 TO A PONff 14 BOOS NORTH OF NORTHEAST CORNER OF SOUTHEAST 1/4 OF SOUTHWEST 1/2 SECTION 4; THENCE WOT TO HIGHWAY; THENCI SOUTH 12 DEGREES WIST ALONG HIGHWAY 552 FEET: THENCE SOUTH 67 DEGRHS EAST 93 FEET; THENCE SOUTH 70 DEGREES EAST 4143 FHT; THENCI SOUTH 63 DEGRKS EAST. 900 FEET. THENCE south S3 niram west mb feet to shori of GUN LAKI; THENCE SOUTHEASTERLY ALONG SHOtt OF GUN LAKE 290 FEET TO PLACE OF BEGMMNG. EXCEPT: COMMENONG ON THE SOUTH IMP OF SECTION 4, TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST TO AN MON NPE SET M CONCRETE ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE. THENCE EAST 380 FBT ON SA® SEC­ TION UNE; THBKI NORTH M FEET; THENCI WEST TO THE SNORE OF GUN LAKI THENCE SOUTHERLY ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE TO THE PLACI OF BEGMMNG, BEING A PARCH OF LAND IN THE SOUTHWEST 1/4 OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST. ALSO EXCEPT BEGMMNG ON THI SHORE OF GUN LAKI WNSK SOUTH UNI OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST MTERSECT1 SA® SHORE POMT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CONCRETE: THENCE NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 128 FEET FOR PLACE OF 8EGMNBIG; THENCI EAST 280 FEET; THENCI NORTH 62 FEET; THBCE WBT 280 FEET MORE OR LBS TO THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE; THBCI SOUTH 82 FEET MORE OR LBS TO THE PLACE OF BEGMMNG. ALSO EXCEPT BEGMMNG ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHERE SOUTH UNE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WEST INTERSECTS SA® SHORE AT POINT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET M CONCRETE. THBCI NORTH ALONG THE SHORE OF GUN LAKE 190 FEET; THBCI EAST 280 FEET FOR A PLACI OF BEGMMNG THBCI WBT 380 FEET MORI OR LBS TO TNI SHORI OF GUN LAKI; THBCI NORTH 80 FEET; THBCI NORTH 63 DEGREES EAST TO A POMT DIRECTLY NORTH OF THE Pt ACf OF BEGINNING THFNCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGMMNG. ALSO EXCEPT: BEGMMNG ON THE SHORE OF GUN LAKI WHERE SOUTH UNE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WBT MTERSECTS SA® SHORE AT POMT WHERE MARKED BY A GAS P»E SET M CONCRETE: THENCE NORTH ALONG SHORE OF GUN LAKE 66 FEIT FOR A PLACE OF BEGMN MG THBCI EAST 280 FEET. THENCE NORTH 62 FIET THENCI WEST 290 FEIT UOtt C* LFSS TO THI SHORI OF GUN LAK! THENCE SOUTH 62 FI FT MORE OR LBS TO THE PLACE OF BEGMMNG. ALSO EXCEPT THE NORTH 300 FEFT OF THE FOLLOWING DESCRIBED PARCH OF LAND: BEGIN/ NING ON THI SHORE OF GUN LAKE WHIR! THE SOUTH UNE OF SECTION 4. TOWN 2 NORTH. RANGE 10 WBT INTERSECTS SA® SHORE AT A POMT AS MARKED BY A GAS PIPE SET IN CON­ CRETE. THENCI EAST ON SA® SOUTH UNE TO THE SOUTH 1/4 POST OF SECTION 4; THENCI NORTH ON THE NORTH AND SOUTH 1/4 LINE OF SECTION 4 TO A PLACE OF BEGINNING. The length of the period of redemption from wch eoie will bo twelve (12) months immediately following eoid solo Doled ol Southfield Michigan. this 19th day of October A.D. 1994. Miles I. Broach 26211 Control Pork Blvd . Suite 400 Southfield. Ml 48076 By: Warren L. Broach. Attonoy for Steve Ruio 26211 Control Pork Blvd . F410 South! wid . Mi 48076 (11/24) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 — Page 11 Central 3rd grade students enjoy Thanksgiving feast Diana Johnston's third class was one of the groups of youngsters in the Annex at Central Elementary who prepared their own Thanksgiving feast, following the first such gathering as closely as possible. "We cut up apples for stewed apples," explained George Thomas They made venison and beef slew by adding carrots, com. green beans and other things lo them, he said. "Il smells good." he remarked as be waited for serving lo begin. "We got it all done just unlay because we al) did something We were trying to see what it would be like (at the first Thanksgiving)" be added. Classmate Dee Anne Wright said. "We all get to do one thing, so on one gels Cheryl Brown * third grade class at Central Elementary are decked out in their pilgrim dress after enjoying their Thanksqivmq feast They simulated the first Thanksgiving like the American Indians and Pilgrims did by cooking every thing they ate GIRL, Tara Sue McKenna, bora Oct. 28. 1994 at 12:17 a.m. at Butterworth Hospital to Jeff and Deb McKenna of Middleville, weighing 8 lbs.. 15 ou. and 21 inches kmg She was welcomed home by her brother. Travis Proud Trandparents are Dave and Shirley Bos of Wayland. Artie McKenna of Kent­ wood. and Ralph and Faith McKenna of Rockford. BOY, Ethan Scott, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 7 al 12:42 a.m. to Sarah Jarman and Brian Parsons of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 14 oa and 22 to inches kmg GIRL, Sydney Rachelle, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 8 al 3 a.m. to Lucyann and Paul Spencer. Wayland, weighing 9 lbs.. 13 ou. and 22 mcheskmg GIRL, Samantha Marie, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 9 at 7:21 a.m. to Jessica and George Replogle. Hastings, weiging 7 lbs . 8 ou and 21 inches kmg. GIRL, Justice Mans, bora Hospital on Nov. 6 at 10:19 a Cupp and Kristy Stinson. weighing 7 lbs.. 14 h ou. and 21 prepared Thanksgiving meal still a good buy made with honey, the children each made a place mal for their desks Each student was offered a chance lo sample venison, which most ol them did. lhe feast is an annual Thanksgiving event in Diana Johnston and Cheryl Brown's third grade classnxims BABY GIRL, Katylynn Rayann Wallace, bora Nov. 1st. 1994 at 11:45 a m to Laura and Larry Wallace, Hastings weighing 6 lbs . 15 ozs and I9to inches long BOY, Branden Earl, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 15 al 5:31 a.m to Margo ■nd Robert Miller, Hastings, weighing 5 lbs . 14 ou. and 1916 inches long GIRL, Amber Mane, born al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 15 al 8:13 a m to Renee and Daniel Dunkelbergcr. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 10'6 ou. and 21 inches long BOY, Tylor Allen, bom at Pehnock Hospital on Nov. 19 al 2:15 a.m. lo Aimce and Richard Miller. Lake Odessa, weighing 7 lbs.. Ito ou. and 21 inches long ' NEWS ] of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE at Pennock m. to Jason Clarksville, inches long BOY, Andy, bora al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14 at 8:15 p.m. to Ms. Jessica Seyhold. Delton, weighing 7 lbs.. 9to ozs. and 19 in ches long. When lhe serving of venison or beef stew, stewed apples and corn bread is done, Diana Johnston s third grade students get to enjoy the food they have left out; we made beads like the Indians did "We worked our hardest on lhe Mew; otherwise it wouldn't smell so good." she akkil Dec Ann also knew that while the third graders didn't have turkey for the (cast, "the pilgrims for sure hail wild turkey “ l or the special dinner ol beef or venison stew, stewed apples with cinnamon and brown sugar iind com bread Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY V Call 945-9554 _______ / HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM FINANCIAL REPOAT FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,1994 GENERAL FUND ' COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET '»4 E.400,191 30 820 rae^as mats c.ssau? 1SB3 92 mojos 21J14 M.ni 233. 783 92*47 037 9719*79 1JS3S48 952947c 1J0B.471 82.105.M9 91*31*41 868.704 1.016*88 82*47*37 82*8X232 LONG TERM DEBT GROUP OF ACCOUNTS JUNE 30, 1094 RESOURCES TO LIQUIDATE LONG-TERM DEBT Amounts wsAaMS m th* <MM rotieomont funds Amounts lo M prootdsd lor me poymont of bonds TOTAL RESOURCES TO MQUOATf LONG-TERM DEB’ 8145AM 1.583823 St 729*96 GENERAL FIXED ASSET GROUP OF ACCOUNTS SCHEDULE OF GENERAL FIXED ASSETS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 GENERAL FIXED ASSETS Buddings and WnproMmonts FumMurn and souipmoni VaMdM 94.702*19 719.247 348*15 Total mw* 86 786*81 INVESTMENTS m GENERAL FIXED ASSETS 85.786.081 GENERAL FIXED ASSET GROUP OF ACCOUNTS SCHED.JLE OF CHANGES IN FIXED ASSETS YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 Diana Johnston serves corn bread during the Thanksgiving feast place mats on each desk made by the students Overall higher retail turkey prices will in­ crease the coat of this year's Thanksgiving dinner by near!* a dollar, but the traditional meal remains a gixxl buy. according lo the American Farm Bureau Federation la its annual Thanksgiving survey of na­ tional retail price*. Farm Bureau found that the average cost of this year's traditional family meal for 10 will be $28 40 Thai pace compares to $27 49 Iasi sear Contributing to thus vcar's increase were hirhr. retail turkey paces While turkey sup­ plies were up 2 percent to I percent and poun­ dage was up about 6 percent from last year, national wholesale turkey prices were also up lhe wholesale paces for 16-pound hens and •orm were up more than two cents per pound and ..lore than six cents per pound, respectively Corresponding higher retail paces in the surveyed markets resulted m a 95-cent in crease in the overall cost of thi. year's 16-pound bird The read turkey paces paid by dm year’s surveyors were wide ranging A shopper in Florida pud *139 per pimnd while an Arizona ->n<^prr paid just 29 cents per pound The average vurvrv pace was 75 cents per pound hut pen c* as low as 19 cents per pound have been seen in mwiu- parts of the country Al $2 84 per person tht* yeai. the tradi tional holiday m*c*u includes a dMer of turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes peas. mils, cranberries, a relish dish, pumpkin pie with whipped tream and beverages ot cotter or milk Note the TIRED OF RENTING? BUY A HOME NOW! Thousonds of repossessed ond bonk homes and properties available with little or no money down. To receive current list call toll free! 1 (800) 436-6867 Ext. R-2617 BUSES FOR SALE Tha following buses are offered for sale to the highest bidder • Unit 825 — 1*77 International 6* Passenger bus. Superior body, some parts removed • Unit m — 1*77 Ford M Passenger bus Bluebird body, some parts removed • Unit »B3 — 1979 Ford M Passenger bus. Superior body, some parts removed interested persons should submit a seated bid to Superintendent Delton-Kellogg School. 327 N Grove St Delton. Mi 49046 Mark the envelope Bid Bids must be received by 3 30 p.m December 7. 1994 to be •mnsidered Successful Didder must pay for the mor Ghana-se and remove same front De>ton-Ke«togg School within five (5) days of notification Notification will be madeafter the Board meeting of December 12 1994 The buses may be seen at I’ve Delton-Kellogg bus garage between 8 00 am and 4 JO p.m weekdays 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE BALANCE SHEET JUNE 30 c». TOTAL AMTTS LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE Fino IWc »»«» 1983 846*03 l'<LM 8*5*03 »1<BS» TOTAL LIABILITIES AAD ■AC BALANCE »'«» 92.870,829 91 132882 815542.991 88*77.810 85 786*8’ 846*03 MS 503 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND COMPARATIVE REVENUE AND EXPENSE STATEMENT FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30 9325 000 67 4Z1 9325 OOC 82 423 9382.421 9100 133 9407 433 914 066 85.083 532 7 196 3357 925 984 940 679 20 97 840 037 175 BOARD OF EDUCATION HASTINGS AREA SCHOOL SYSTEM 1967 DEBT RETIREMENT FUND STATEMENT OF FUND EQUITY YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1994 Th* book* o« m« MMtmg* Am* School SyMwn worn audnod by •kxm*’ anti PatdMn Cwnftad Pubbc AccotanUnf* and am open tor meoocton by any c«w I �Page 12 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 ‘94 Fall Sports All-Barry County teams announced i b> T.L. Stcn/clburt«>n Sport! AWi/or Nearly SO athletes from the five area sch»xsl» have been choaen to the J-ad Graph­ ics All-Bany County team Hastings High School had the most athletes selected with 20. followed by lakewiwd with 16. Tbtxnapple-Kellogg with 15. Delton-Kellogg with 12 and Maple Valley with 10. Again this year. All-County teams were selected from football, girls basketball, golf, cross country, soccer and tennis. The qualifi­ cations for making the team were refined from last season to ensure only the finest players nonunaied by the coaches make the team Those chosen to the All-County team were treated to lunch by J-ad Graphics at McDon­ alds of Hastings tyadball Three running backs were chosen to this year s team Ail three had more than 1.000 yards rushing. Cole Rowci from Hastings rushed fix 1.037 yards on 218 carries and five touch­ downs He was also selected to the All-Twin Valley team and was voted Most Valuable Haver for the Saxons Delton's Gary Fkber rushed for ’.004 yards on 160 carries and had 13 receptions for another 176 yards The two-year captain for the DK squad had 10 touchdowns and re­ lumed kick offs and punts for 154 yards Laaewooifs Mike Ridsardaon carried the ball 90 times for 1.025 yards over seven game* In his career he set lhe school record for 286 carries for 3.557 yards and the aver- Valley s Matt Thayer and Middleville's Jody Blain. On the other side of lhe ball, players with more than 40 tackles on lhe season and nom­ inated by their coach were chosen to lhe All­ county defensive line. leading the way is Lakewoods Gate Steward who had 50 solo and 69 assists fix 119 tackles Craig Bowen of Hastings had 13 solo and 65 assists for 78 total tackles and teammate Curtis Morgan had eight solo and 65 assists for 75 on the season Delton's Ben Hancckow led the Panthers with 73 tackles including 13 quarterback sacks, a school record He was followed by fellow Panther Brad Barcroft who had 63 t a. kies, two fumble recoveries and an interceptiun from the line. Next in number of tackles was Saxon Ed Young* with 49 tackles, including two for losses and teammate Chris Miller with 46 tackles. Lakewood's Marc M'«*ci»o secured 42 tackles and three interception as a defensive back Mike Smalley made the cut for Middleville with 41 tackles and three quarterback sacks for the Trojans. Players off the line on defense, needed a total of 50 tackles andAx interceptions to be chosen l^kewood s Shane Richardson had 21 solo tackles and 45 assists for the Vikings from his slot I'rom Delton. Antonio Liccaga had 51 tackles, three interceptions and one fumble recovery as a safety Hastings Dbb Sherry was lhe other safety chosen He had 18 solo and 32 assists for 50 total tackles He was also chosen to the All- HaiJteiLaU In girls basketball, six players were chosen to the All-County team ihe team consists ot players who arc a combination of the top' The top football defenders, all of whom had more than 40 tackles this season ere: Gabe Steward (LW). Craig Bowen (Hast ). Curtis Morgan (Hast) Ben Haneckow (DK). Brad Barcroft (DK). Ed Youngs (Hast ). Chris Miller (Hast). Marc Mascho and Mike Smalley scorer ix sccxer/rcboundcr in the county and averaging at least 10 points per g.anr i Lakewood s Joni Dunk-h had six rebounds' in her first two games of the season, but came on to bring down 179 fix a 9.4 average.’ She also scored more than 200 points fix the Vikings , Middleville's Sarah Kacchck was the one of the top three scorers in the OK Blue, aver­ aging 12.6 points per game She shot 54 per­ cent from the floor, scoring 234 points for the Trojans and pulling down more 106 rebounds and securing 78 steals in conference play Hastings Mindy Scknubd averaged 12.4 points per game for 248 points this season) arxl pulled down 157 rebounds. She was the lop Mxxer fix the Saxons and was selected to the All-Twin Valley team. Maple Valley placed two girls on the All- ’ county team. Joy elk Stine had 233 points CONTINUED on page 13 Twin Valley team as a defensive back. Only one player was chosen as an All­ County special teams player. Delton's Gary Haber hit 23 ot 25 extra point tries and made field goal* from 27. 29 and 41 yards this sea­ son. The honorable mention selections fix the Jad Graphics All-county team is different in that lhe person chosen are selected on the basis of dedication, attitude, responsibility to the team, or courage over hardship They are selected for the intangibles which aren't pul down in a score book. The person can be a player, manager ix coach for the team. Making honorable mention for the All­ County football team is Maple Valley's sev­ enth grade manager Ryan Mead. Coach Guenther Mittelstaedt said be usually has two or three kids filling the managers posi­ tion but this year be had just one. Mead. The 12-year-old middle school student made every practice and was responsible for taking care of the equipment after practice, loading and unloading the bus. water boy. keeping track of special equipment and mak­ ing sure the kicker's shoe was ready when called upon and anything else the coaches asked of him Mead was also trusted by the players to watch over their rings, money, chains, hats, sweatshirts an^hjaters. Mmetatardt said the youngster outdid Sftsclf in aervice to the Li­ The defensive secondary for Al-county feem Indude*: Shane Richardson (LW), Antonio Uceaga (DK) and Dan Sherry (Had.). ons football team this seanxi Wlnrang a spot on lhe A*-county team as running b*ck» are: Cote Bowen (Hast). Gary Asher (DK) and Mke Rfcherdeon (LW) Fisher wa* dao selected to th* Alcounty special teem* squad tor kicking 23 ot 25 extra point* and three field goals, lhe longed being 41 yard* age ol 12 4 yards per cany He also holds the record for 52 touchdown*. He was selected lo the All-Capital Circuit learn. Two qua-tcrbacks wiib nearly Identical records were chosen. Maple Valley s G*be Priddy completed 29 of 58 passes tn a 50 perceni average and five touchdown. He had only four intercept* *rs tn 58 tnes Pnddy was out mewl ol last year from a knee injury Delton s Howie Shattuck completed 35 ol 69 panes (50 percent) for 39* yards and ax touchdowns He also threw three (wo-point conversions. He had 1.521 yards passing in hit three yean as Delton's quarterback and never had a kwing season The offensive line wu chosen from the comments and recommendations of the players individual coaches They said the players on ihe offensive line were "strong, coachable and intelligent'' kids able to open the holes for running backs. Chosen to the offensive line are Delton l Link P.pe, Trwvto Ferri* and Brad Barcroft. Lakewotxl's Sbaaaoa “---------Jun Humawl and Arise* Baitinger. Maple Gabe Priddy (MV) and Hawi* Shattuck (DK) had records which were very comparable with both completing 50 percent ot mors than 50 passes The offensive bne was chosen for their speed, strength and intelligence Making th* All-county team are (first row tram left) Link Pape (DK). Travis Ferris (DK). Brad Barcron (DK) and Shannon Hummel (LW) Second row Jon Hummel (LW). Adam Battnger (LW). Matt Thayer (MV) and Mike Smalley (TK) Selected to the All-county soccer team at the forward position are Fred JUe* aad Ryan GflUm of Hastings, Jason Clinton and David Botwinski of Middleville anu Steve Croak of lakewood. Jiles had 22 goals for Hastings and Gillam scored 18. Jiles was voted the best offensive player by his teammates For Middleville. Clinton, an All-OK Rain­ bow player, had 29 goals and five assists, while Botwinski had 16 goals and seven as­ sists. Botwinski was also named to the All­ OK Rainbow team. Cronk was selected to the All-Capital Cir­ cuit and All-Regional team for his play at forward, despite the fact that uc had only five goals and five assists. Coach Bob Cronk called him a superkx player Midfielders named to the All-county team are TK's Gary Ketchum and Hastings' Mike Totea rea Ketchum had three goals from mid-fie Id and passed off fix 10 assists Toburen's job at midfield was to go man­ to-man with the best player on the opposing team and accixding to Coach Doug Mepham 'stopped them cold" Riling the fullback positions are lake­ woods Mark Cunningham and Hastings' Cunningham was the anchor for the Lake­ wood team which allowed 40 fewer goals this season than tn 1993 for the young 1-akewxxl soccer program He played all but four minutes of the Lakewood scas-<i James was the unsung hero of ihe Saxon squad Mepham said he "stopped many of­ fensive threats," before the oppixienu could coordinate a score. Sweeper fix the All-county team is Hast­ ings Derek Chandler, he was the lop stopper of goals for the Saxons and selected as the MVP of the Hastings team for the second year in a row and received Allregional honorable mention Keeper for the All-county team is Mid­ dleville's big man Steve Converse Converse had eight shut ouu this season and averaged one goal against in the OK Rainbow. Con­ verse was big and quick in the goal and could clear the ball better than half the length of the field, although he admitted that on penalty kicks, he had trouble with going with his finstinct as to which side the ball would go. Honorable mention for the All-county soc­ cer team is Lakewood's Matt McNatt. McNatt was also pan of the Viking team which allow cd 40 fewer goals than last year Coach Bob Cronk said he was always trying to improve himself at the poution and tried hard to keep the team in the game He had an amazing 286 saves versus 66 al­ lowed for an 81 percent save rate He aver­ aged 18 saves per game and had 27 saves in two different games against state-ranked team*. He also had one shut out and one assist from the keeper position The front five of the All-county soccer squad Include Ryan Gillons (Hast), Jason Clinton (TK). David Botwtnski (TK) and Steve Cronk (LW) Missing from photo is Hastings Fred Jiles Midfielders chosen to the All-county soccer team include Gary Ketchum (TK) and Mike Toburen (Hast). The last line ot defense lor the Al-county soccer team includes sweepers Mark Cunningham (LW) and Joe James (Hast). stopper Derek Chandler (Hast) and keeper Steve Converse -I �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 — Page 13 Chosen to the All-County girls basketball team are: Joni Daniels (LW), Sarah Kaecheie (TK). Mindy Schaubel (Hast). Joyefc Stine (MV). Holly Taylor (MV) and Sarah Dote* (DK) The Al-county Iannis team's singles players Include: (kneeling) Kerith Sherwood (Hast). (left) Paige Foley (LW) and Tract Campbell (TK). Missing Irom photo Is Middleville's Erin Wolverton The All-county tennis doubles teams include: Sarah Wright and Kori Hutchins (TK), Lia Gaumer and Christy Guy (LW) and Elizabeth Uncoinhol and Angie Lyons (Hast.) CONTINUED from page 12 and 104 rebounds and leimmxie Holly Tayter had 213 point! and 139 rebounds for the Lady Lions Born were selected lo the AU-SMAA team. Delton's Sank Drate missed two games this season for rhe Panthers with a broken jaw. but came back and averaged 10.6 points per game with 192 poinu and 100 rebounds. She was also chosen to the All-KVA first team. The All-county golf team is made up ot the best golfen from the area teams except Lakewood. Maple Valley had two golfers who were mo close io separate Matt Mace had a 41J overall average and a 42.2 in the Southern Michigan Athletic Association Nick Waara had a 41.6 SMAA average and a 41.1 overall average. The two had the fourth and Fifth lowest scores in the SMAA respectively. Middleville1 Brad WBUaaw was named to the All-OK Blue team for the second year tn a row and led the Blue with low average He was the Mid-Way Champion with a 78. a Jamboree medalist twice, he won the Maple Valley/Middleville match and secured a fourth in the OK Blue conference meet Hastings Robert Wager had six match championships and four second-place fin­ ishes this season. He had a nine-hole average of 38 and an 18-boie average of 78 He woo the Barry County meet and wm runner up in two Twin Valley competitions behind Cold­ water's Slate Champion golfer Delioo's Ryan VI irk was the top DK goffer for the second year «n a row. He had a wkb 143 KVA average Given honorable mention to the All-cany gotf team waa Haniinga' Jaaaa Fntfer Conch Ed von da Hoff aafd Fuller 'typifla whit a ■artiw/tiltlHe titould be ' Fuller was Hasiinys Na 5-ranked golfer ba never gave up trying to be better He had bar good and bad days on lhe corse. but von der Hoff said be wm alwaya 'by r« and away the best ^xn I’ve coached" Fa the All-county tennis team, the No. I elngles and Na 1 doubles teams had to have a wurang record to be selected and lhe top No 2 singles player waa also chosen to fill the four tingles alas and three doubles posi­ tions. The lop singles player in the county was state runner up Erin Wnlverton from Midrbeville She has beaten just about every lop singles player in the stale and was 26-1 Uns year. Her lone loss was »the lopped ranked player m the slate. Ova ba four years al Na 1 singles fa TK, she has amassed 105 victoria lo 10 loaaa. Ha lossa were only *> the lop four players in the state She has al*o woo just about every tournament she has entered. Hastings Kerith Sherwood finished the season at 10-2 for the Saxons at No. I tingles Lakewoafs Na 1 playa. Pelite Foley finMad the season al 14-7 overall. The final singles player is Middleville T Na 2 playa Trad Cea,ph HI. She finished the season a 19-6 with three of ha wins Members of tee Al-canty got team Include Matt Mace (MV). Nick Wears. Bred Wiliams (TK). Robert Wager (Hast) and Ryan Vbek (DK) The order ot finish In tea Al Harry County Girts Cross Cowttry Med was: Kathryn Morphy (MV). Rachel Thompson (MV) Chartssa Sliaw (Hast ) Nichole Wood (Hast) Sarah Matson (TK) and Dana Hamilton (MV). Misting horn photo Is Marte DeWitt, tee fourth-place finisher from Hastings coning at No. I singles Coach Larry Sega said she would have been a No. 1 singles playa on just about any team na having an Erin Wolverton. The No. I doubles team from Middleville finished the season as runners up in regional companion The team of Sera Wright and Kori Huutens had a record of 19-6 losses far the TK team. They suffered only one loss in conference play and were the conference champs The team wm selected lo lhe All­ OK Blue team which, tor Wnght. wm lhe second yea In a row LU Gamer aad Ckrfaty Gay had a record of 15-7 fa the Lakewood tennis team this season Fa Hastings. Elisabeth Llacaiahol and Angie Lyses finished ttie season with a 7-4 record. The honorable mention player for the tenms learn is Middleville's No. 3 singles playa Jraay Meringe. Sega said Manage came out of no where lo run through the OK Blue undefeated until lhe conference meet where she lost in a third sei tie breaka 'She didn't take lessons she just had a tremendous amount of heart fa winning.' Seger said "She dldn l care how hot it got. she played to win and would never give up. She was a work-ahohe." Selections to the All-county cross country team was based on the finish of runners at the All-Barry County Cross Country Meet held in September. The order of finish for the girls was Maple Valley's All-stater Kathryn Murphy followed by teammate Rachd Thompson breaking the tape first. Murphy was the top runner for the Valley hamers. finishing first for the team in all the duals and in regional competition an third overall in the State Class C run. Both girls were a pan of the Maple Valley team which finisbed fifth in the state last season and sev­ enth this year Finishing third was Hastings freshman CharUsa Shaw, followed by teammales Marte DeWitt and Nfchofe Wood. The order of finish lor the boys In the All-county cross country meet were: Clay Louden (DK), Casey Louden (DK). Sieve Dood (TK), Roy Wise (LW). Jeremy Case (LW) and Tim Rounds (Hast ). Missing from photo is second place runner Josh Smith from Dekon Chosen as Honorabie Mention to the All-County team as st uden Vat motes wno have gone far and above what the coaches asked of them are: Ryan Mead, man­ ager of fie Maple Valley football team, Matt McNatt, keeper lor the Lakewood soc­ cer squad, Jason FuNer, Hastings golfer, Jenny Martage, No. 3 singles tennis player for MkkfevWe and Stephanie Potter, the first TK girts cross country runner to )oin tie team's 300-mle Club. Shaw was the leading runner for most of the Saxons' season, and at the Stale Class B run DeWitt finished 17th, Shaw finished 45th and Wood II 7th. Finishing sixth, and leading the Middleville cross country team throughout the season, was Sarah Matson. Maison finished 84th overall at the State Class B run and was voted the Most Valuable Player for the OK Blue Champion learn. Deua Hamilton from Maple Valley was ihe seventh runner across the line at the All­ Barry County meet Hamilton was the reli­ able No. 3 runner for lhe Valley harriers and tied for first in one dual meet. She tied with , teammates Murphy and Thompson. Middleville's Stephanie Potter was chosen as the honorable mention for the team. Coach Tammy Benjamin said Potter is a three-year runner for the Lady Trojans and was the sole girl to join TK's "300-mile club." Benjamin said that when the season started. Potter was running ahead of the leaders for a time until she developed a "serious case of bronchitis." Potter was just recovering from the illness in time for the Trojans to defeat Coopersville in a dual meet late in the season to secure the OK B'ue Championship. Benjamin said she had moved up to the No. 3 or 4 spot on the strong TK team and has bettered her times by nearly a minute and a half. The top three boys runners at the Barry County meet were the triple threat from Del­ ton. Clay Louden, Josh Smith and Caney Louden finished one. two. three to win lhe meet for the boys. Finishing fourth was Middleville's Most Valuable boys runner Steve Dood. Lakewood finished (he next two runners with Roy Wise and Jeremy Case taking the honors for the Viking harriers. Closing out the All-county team was Hast­ ings' top boys runner, freshman T1 m Rounds. Rounds was selected as the Hastings cross country team’s Rookie of the Year. Support the Team of Your Choice! Sunday Afternoon Mixed PGH 26-18; Who's Next 24-16; 4 H's 24-20; Saks 2 Be U 22-22; Rebels 21-23; C A M 20-24, Want lo Se's 20-24; Mort Toys 15-25. Wamem High Cm — S Landis 169; a Snowden 130; A Redman 151; T Red­ amn 169; G Herman 142; P Cogswell 173; Bl McDonald 127. H. King 183; 1 Stanhope 122. Mart High Gone — K. Greenfield 173; D. Herman Jr. 162; S Redman 200516; D Herman 164; J. Herman 134; W Cogswell 153. K. Lambert 172; R Leos 163; P Kmg 162. J. Jacobs 172; P Sunhope 159 Tuesday Mixed Country Bumpkins 31-17; Consumers Concrete 29-19; MasonZDavis Line 28-20; Lil Demons 23-23; Pin Seekers 24-24; Wood­ mansee Construction 23-25; Gillons Construc­ tion 23-25; Neil's Printing 22-26; Thornappie Lake Trading Port 20-28; Black Sheep 16-32 Mens High Games A Series M. Chrstensen 177; M. Guy 184; D. Gillous 146-423, T Neymeiytr 201; D. Blakely 600 Womens High Games & Series M. Hause 150-401; G Buchanan 185 ■ g — j . > as. - . ivionoay mixers Michelob 29-15; T M Lassies 27-17; Hastings Bowl Sisters 24-16; Jo's Bookkeep­ ing 23-21. Rowdie Girt* 22-22; Girrbachs 22-22. Deweys Auto Body 22-22; Hartzier Tour* 21-23; Three Ponies Tack 20-24; Uni­ que Washrub Duo 18-26. Mr Bruce's 17-27; Outward Appearance 15-25. Good Games - P Cooley 135. M Matson 179; R Pats 138. B Johnson 157; S Smith 143; D Larsen 177; N Taylor 150. B Davenport 141; M Kill 157; F. Girrbach 159; G. Cochran 136; D Gross 127; D James 157; M Meehan 146; C Alien 135; B Thomason 186 Misfits 22h-2lto; Nashville Chiropractic 22-22; Lifestyles 13-31; Valley Realty 12-32. High Gaines and Series — M Bnmmer 185-507; B High 172-474; T Soya 163-437; S. Bnmmer 162-434; P Castleberry 160418; E. Ham mon tree 155-421; C. Watson 160407; B Vrogmdewey 144-393; P Frtdenckson 141-380. C Colvin 180-491, J. Doster 136-399; J Hopkins 151 343; L Yoder 185; B Norns 154; V Slocum 157; B Emep 146. J Penengill 148; B Miner 160; R Murphy 411; R Reichard 415. Gaud Games and Series - D Hughes 175-412; J Mercer 169483. R Shapio 183-503; S VanDcnburg 199521 Thursday Angels Ray James Elec 31-17; Nashville Chiro 28-20; Outboard Inn 26^-21 Vi; Ups and Downs 26-22; Big B s 25-23 MeWue a Ins I9H-28V6. Cedar Creek 18-32; 7rouble Shooters 1030. W ednesday P.M. Hair Cart Center 28V*-I5V*; Varney's SuNes 28-16. Mace's Ph 24H-19V4; Fnend ly Home Parties 24S6-19S6. Eye and Em Specialists 23-21. HAS Machine 23-21; Good Games and Series — Dana 150416; C. Gales 139; P Mclaughlm 178; G. Daniels 191; S. Snider 152; K McMillon 172; B Weeler 174-501. B Cuddahee 186; R Quesada 148. P Fisher 195; Sharon 161; Sheila 182 Sunday Night Mixed Freeman's 31%-12’A; Misfits 28-16; Alley Cats 24W-l9Vi; Diehards 24^-l9V6; Fear­ some 4 24-20; HAL 23-21; Load Hogs 23-21; Tasmanians 23-17; BSers 22-22; Hooter Crew 22-18; Fnends 22-22; Holey Rollers 21-23; Dynamites 2024. Undecided 1925; Really Rotten* 18-26. 9 and a Wiggle 18-26. Rookies 17Vi-26Vi; Beginners 11-33. Womens High Games aad Series - D Snyder 192-252; K Becker 194-548. S. VanDenburg 199-542; L. Davis 183489; D. Snyder 164469; M Bowman 161428; K. Rentz 147405; L Fnend 157-367. B Aspmall 105-299; D VanCampen 179. D Lambeth 172; P. Miller 159; B Bivens 158; J Mead 158; S Craven 147; K Rine 137. Mem High Games and Series - J. Bar­ num 238-599; R Bowman 228-581; R Swift 209 568 D Barnes 192-562 D Vickers 205-541. R Fay 198-543; M Cross 190523; J Smith 183-517; J Davis 221-501; S San born 193494 W Fnend 168485; J. Woody 176476. D McClurkm 183476. B Rentz 183450. K Lambeth 210; F Mead 184 B Hodges 183; K. Bushec 182; B. Drayton 177; R. Snyder 175; D. Friend 168; M. Neymtiyer 151. Thursday A.M. Slow Pokes 29*/i-l8Vi; Hummers 29-19; Leftovers 29-19; Bosleys 26-22; Hastings Bowl 25-23. Varneys 24Mi-23V*; MmGales 23V*-24V*. Question Marks 23-25; Thomapplc Trading Pom 22-26; Algonquin Farm 20-28; Valley Reaitv 20281 Lc Harses I2V4-35V* Good Games and Series — S Mogg 155417; J. Lewis 177463. O Gillons 142-395; G. Scobey 140-381. K Suttm 174485; 1. Ruthruff 168421; C. Swinkunas 130359; M Stembrechcr 157421; L Allen 139394; S. Oyer 152421; L Allen 139394; S Dryer 152429; I Sccbcr 168445, N Moucoulis 122-331; B Btxlo 109267; D Nelson 149-376. S Salazar 122-334; J. Piper 110296. T. Teixeira 191401; F Ruthniff 161464. B Moore 161-1427; B Sexton 144; D Collier 125. 8 Estep 136; P Hamilton 156. P Rumsey 136; P Fisher 161; M Atkinson 163 �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. November 24, 1994 Hastings Middle School HONOR ROLL i 1st Marking Period, Ending October 28, 1994 October winner of Lk'll'.H raphy contest told Th® winner of tha t/16 B C Photography Club contest tor th® month ot October was Barb Brand She took a photo using the theme environment, meaning conditions ot W® or surroundings This photo was taken on Front Street in Grand Rapds using an f slop of 4 and shutter speed of 125 The club meets on the last Tuesday of each month from 7 lo 9 p.m at the Elks Club in Hastings. New members are welcome YMCA Aduit 3 on 3 BaekolbaR Stendtoqs Sound hxprev................................................ 15-18 Hayings Bunal Vault..................................... 8-25 ICS ................................................................... 6-27 T<a®> W-L Bosley S-l; Garmon 5-4. Vanhouten 5-5; Cn®gjtoi 04 B League Snider Satellites.............................................. 27-3 Ink Spots................................................... v...25-8 Goodenough Goodies.................................. 17-16 Garrison Hanover House............................ 15-18 Ray James Electric....................................... 14-22 Tide Office..................................................... 13-17 Crystal Rash ................................................ 13-23 E W Bliss........................................................8-23 ■I 8lh Grade HIGH HONORS 3.50 TO 4.00 ‘Andrea Larke. ‘Erika Simpson. Destiny Sccbcr. Levi Solmes, Tara Stockham. Amanda Strickland. Jon Slyf, Jordan Brehm. Michael Lipslraw, Allyson Morgan, Laura Storm, Bethany Arnett, Brooke Rizor, Justin Gordenski. Karen Herbstrcith, Beau Mason, David Parker, Josh Dickinson, Stephanie Donalds, firteg Fulmer. Michael Wank. Alicia Cooney. Danielle Golnek, Marc Haywood. Amber Reid, Steven Storrs, Jessica Huss. Suzanne Miller. Patti Stockham, Sally Edger, Jason Miller, Anthony O'Heran. Amy Songer. K -n Hoxworth, Andrew Keller. Scott Sawyer. Sai.i Allerding. Sarah Byington. Houston Malone, Leslie Ockerman. Andrea Ponu, Laura Thomas. Honors 3.10 to 3.49 - Becky Carr. Zach Woodley, David Barnum. James Bcachnau, Amber Christensen, Randal Noffke, Luke Noteboom. Josh Warren, Adam Furrow, Kari Gregory;. Mike Sheehan. Bethany Olson. Danika Dorcy, Christina Lancaster, Sarah Bolthousc, Matt Bradley, Ty Greenfield. Ragnar Needham. Tom Edmonds, Bryan Murphy. Sara Fliearman, Elizabeth Kidder, Eric Meek, Mike Nystrom. Beth Miles. Jeff Doozan, Dennis Eagle. Sindi Felzke, Derek Johnson. Christy Metzger, Jason Flohr. Katie Miller, Brooke Norris. Anna Lewis. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 * Ron Solmes. Erin Englehart, Becky Johnston. Callie Shumway. James Storms. Natalie Acheson. Ben Appleby, Megan Baker. Ryan Hawbaker. Jesse Mackenzie, Paul Redbum, Todd Schantz. Sara Slagstad. Shanell Weiler. Adam Whitney. 7th Grade High Honors 3.50 to 4.00 ‘Vai Heffelbower, ‘Bobbie Henney, ‘Susan Hubbard, ‘Virginia Jennings. ‘Dan Johnston. ‘Stephanie Komondy, ‘Ivy Malone, ‘Steven Obreiter. ‘Courtney Sinclair. ‘An_her Wilde, ‘Brandon Willard. Sarrah Gregory. Brice Schoemei, Laura Raffler, Katie Allerding, Carolyn Dewitt, Josh Doe, John Forbes, Michelle Griggs, Samantha Miller, Sarah Penrod, George Risner. Rachel Smith, Kyle Winkler, Andrew Safie, Josh Alderson, Danielle Bowman, Jessica Crowley, Jennifer Hodges. Brian Loftus, Chad Sanborn. Ben Shaw. Sam Stafford, Jeff Weiden, Josh Woodard, Becky Casarez, Shannon Belles, Sam Goodenougb, Amy Schiedel, Isaac Solmes. Jason Bailey, Heather Girrbach, Kristen Keech, Amy Miller, Aniosia Myers, I Auren Stineman, Mary Wright. John Eggers. Heidi Schmidt. Katharine Jones, Dusty Lu nds t rum, Nicole Matthews, Samantha Snow. Jeremy Bisbop. Jenny Droll. Sherri Gregory, Amy Forman. Andy Soya, Lacy Piitelkow, Dustin Sanders. Amanda Williams. Christy Anderson. Gather Courtright. Jcrad Cramp. JEssic^role. Laura Hubert. Amanda Leinaar, Melinda Meaney. Leah Pumford. Heather R . . Pam Weatherly. Kathryn Williams. Howors .LIB to 3.47 - Caleb Bolthousc. Barb Clemens, Lindsey Karas, Maarie Carpenter. William Gieeekr. Matthew Larsen. Casey S tonnes, Brvan Vanderhulst. A mandr Buskirk. Jolene Griffin. Dana Reed. Nick Steele, Molly Woods. Robert Swiatek. Corey Thompson. Callie Girrbach, Erin Allerding. Eric Barnum. Brook Bennett. Jamie Clark. Natosba Coy. <evin Gerlinger, Stan McKelvey, angela Miller. Cristina Urnetta. Nick Deline. Courtnhy Hallifax. Gennie Lukasiewicz. Allen Miller. Tiffany Swift. Danyellc Eaton. Megan Veras. Ron Whiting. DEGREES AVAILABLE Accounting Business Administration General Studies Human Service Administration Humanities Public Service Administration Mary Craven. Annie Mead, Matthew Peake, Emily Pierce. Tabatha Walker, Shawna Woody, Leteia Pennington. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 - Jay Campbell. Amice Hawbaker, Mall Lawrence. David Welton, Ryan Argo, Mike Branch, Stan Wilkins. Amber Boger. Ryan Eltzroth, Sean Fortier, Steve Garner, Nicole Hesterly, Amanda Knickerbocker, Rachel Lawrence, Amber Lippert. Becky McCarty. Cory Mice!, Rotatfft Shafer. Tonya Ulrich. Mh Grade High Honors 3.50 lo 4.00 - ‘Joann Bailey. ‘Sarah Barry. ‘Jill Dimond, ‘Heather Drumm, ‘Matt Gergcn, ‘Elizabeth Gibbons, ‘Lindsay Hemerling, ‘Lauren Hendrix, ‘ixland Jennings, ‘Elizabeth King, ‘Jered Leo. ‘Adam Miller, ‘Samantha Oakland. ‘Rhonda Penncpacker, ‘Shannon Pietrangelo. ‘Jcnessa Rude. ‘Margaret Schirmer, ‘Karey Schlachier, ‘Heidi Schroeder. ‘Kristen Wildern, ‘Jessica Winebrenncr, ‘David Wright. ‘Kelli Zerbel. Brandon Dahn. Amy Hermenitt, Melissa Hodges, aaron Keller. Mark Lockwood. Ben Newsted. Chad Ray. Hannah Schroeder, Phoenix Spaulding, Luke Storm. Gena Tormen. Starlight Tyrrell, Katherine Welton, Taylor Wisner. Cathy Anderson, Jeffrey Berg, Derek Brookmeyer. Jessica Cami. Raechclle Easey. Steven Flohr. Amanda Hoke, Rosellee Hostetler, Jamie Howell. Justin Huss. Kim Karmes. Jon Katjc. Amanda Marlin, Travis Miileson, Kylee O'Heran. Matt Sshnackcnbcrg, Jacob Simpson. Kristi Spurgeon. Danielle Swift. Josh Trumble. Briannc Beach, Andrew Benningfield. Dorothy Clemens, Diane Notice is bersby given that the Borry County Planning/Zoning Commission will conduct a public hearing on November 28. 1994 at 7:30 p.m. in the Community Room, Courts ond Low Building ot 220 W Court St.. Hastings Michigan The following Sections ol the 1976 Barry County Zor.lng Ordinance, os amended, will be considerod for amendment A-S-94 AMENDING THE FOLLOWING SEC'ONS” ARTICLE IV ••Section 4 20-Home Occupation - ADD RL-S to the following sentence. A. Home occupations shall bo permitted os Special Uses in this Ordinance in the following zon­ ing districts B-1. B-2. R-3. RL-1. RL 2. A. AR and M.-S. ••Section 4.20 — Homo Occupation (C.-1.) PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOUOWS C. 1. “The homo occupation shall be conducted wimm mo principal ocnsaing ana envy ay a person resident in the building. Not more than one (1) per­ son shall bo ompioyod who is not a resident ol the ’ IJoKMWG tHTWtl * J——Q im-Aprt n IWS CLASSES OFFERED KELLOGG COMMUNITY COLLEGE CAMPUS-BATTLE CREEK DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAMS ACC 342FteMKW AcceaWtag 11 ACC44l-Ao«ltac Trade RAM 357Praderttse rad Opsntfsm BAM4BBTstalQusBly M.sigil LEARN HOW TO EARN YOUR DEGEEEAND ADVANCE YOUR CAREER RAM46BMsfkrttatMgt BAM 479ReWMssPoBcy ENG 353-FkHeo to Hta. SPECIAL INFORMATION NIGHT Wednesday November 30,1994 7:00pm HN34B- FTN43R. Pmsnei Ffoencfol PlMtag GEN 3BIIWMUstomr TlM Ade* Lrsnser HSA 332FsssdMMetds <T Heusae KCC CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER ROOM 103 Tersdsyi Teisdsyi 4.88g 9.8Bt 4SM9MK5^Bp Jan 21, Frb 25, Mar 18 A Apr 29 4Set9!M»44Bp Jae 14 AJ8, Mar 4, Apr! 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Centralized administrative and advising services BAM 511-IMm Ea®a n BAM MO-EMnFnMinW HL M 400-Snoiear tot Fbw Arts For mon information all 1-MS-203-1564 TBA TBA TBA E Rea Raqdl HSAMql RaqHSA A PSA PHI ST RtI,R«L_ Dsctivs __ CLASSES OFT ER ED KELU)GG COMMUNITY COLLEGE-4;R AHL CENTO -CO1J) water EQUALS A BACHELORS DEGREE FOR YOU! r Non-Trxdttfonai Students Maedayt 6.00p-9*0p Mseday* 6 88>, 9:8fo, R Struts G MacDonald R Badn __ EWa>.. RaqBAM A ACC Ba da — Dacttvo RaqaB stedsuts Raqal HSAMqj Si Si 6 Set Hls-Mly Jan 14,21 A 28 Fsb 4b 11 A 18 TBA Suff 11 *1 HSA 433-Budr«ta< for Hmm SrrrWAduduMntfoe HSV 379-Srsdsr Srustesr G. Kruse ERVE YOLK SPACE CALL l-»00-2<» I5AO WHY SIENA HEIGHTS? g C. 1. “The home occupation shell bo conducted within the principal building or accessory structure Is cased an the same property os rhe principal building. The size of the accessory structure shall Be aetormtnoa uy me r sunfwng vommrssion. rsor more than one (1) person shall bo employed who is not a resident of the promises. ••Section 4JO — Home Occupation (C.-2.) PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOUOWS: C. 2. “No homo occupation shall occupy more space than twenty-five percent (25%) ol the total Hoar area os def inod of residence exclusive ol any open porch, attached garage, or similar space not suited for or intended to be occupied os living quarters, provided, however, in no event shall such home occupation occupy more than throe hundred (300) square foot." AMENDING ENTIRE SENTENCE TO READ C. 2. "H the home occupation occurs within the principal building, then h shall occupy no more than 23% ol the total floor area of the residence Winter Semester 1994-95 Allied Health Technical Markley, Christina Pyle, Derek Strickland, Amber Travis. Matt Ulrich, Natasha Ward, Miranda Workman Honors 110 to 3.49 - Cassie Ames, Beth Aspinall, Jeremy Butler. Clayton Case, Brandi Colvin. Jessica Dauber, Lacey Fassett, Rex Foreman. Amanda Hausc, Dan Holman. Elizabeth Meek. Jason Olmstead, Katharine Rogers, Chris Sensing-Huisman, Jamie Smith, Lennie Smith. Lindsay Vanaman, Isaac Weeks. Thomas Williams. Dan McKinney, Nichole Warner, Regina Argo. Josh Boulter, Amber Christy. Paul Coscarelli, Robert Dcmond. Amy Herbst. Wendi Hughes, Brenda Hurless. Garry Pettit, Greg Seeber, Fred Thomas, Kathryn Walton, Sara Williams, Brett Allen. Adam Branch. Dara Carpenter, Tim Cole, Juanita Coy, Lori Eberhart, Bill Fox. Kaia Friddle. Jason Gallagher. Jason Goggins, Mike Hamp, Amanda Hoffman, Brandy Kenyon, Lucas Overmire, Amanda Phillips. Amy Rowse, Carrie Snell. Sean Tefft, Richard Wank. Lucas Walers. Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 • Jocelynn Brown. Cari Cocncn, Jennifer Cook. Katherine Feldpausch. Kitt Hoffman. Jacob Paige. Andrew Powell, Todd Smith, Brian Sulfin. Mike Swainslon, Tom Varney. Richard Wanczowski. ‘Indicates 4.00 LEGAL NOTICE Schedule of Classes Serrueg itudeati a® Bailie Creek Ecrdmans. Tess Fryklind. Paul Henney. Lindsey Hill. Rachel Mackenzie, Amanda 4 Set 9.88a <.88p CJakeesy TBA Be* Elec! PHI er _RELRe3_ M O'CcMdl Scafl TBA Mgt V^tetar E^rtfvr Jm 28, Feb 11 A 25, March 18 Te«dey»-5:38-9:30 Jsn 17-March 7 4 Set 9^8e-5^8p Jae 22, Frb IB, Mar 11 A 25 TBA exclusive ol any open porch, attached garage or simitar space not intended to be living quarters." AMENDING ENTIRE SECTION — * * Section 4 33 — Junk ond 6l.ghl Ordinance The outdoor storing of junk material on private property will be strictly prohibited, the term junk shall include the following A) Discarded building materials. •) Inoperable machinery including appliances. C) Solid waste D) Abandoned vehicles — any vehicle, licensed or unlicensed. that has not been moved for fifteen (15) <fort E) Inoperable vehicle — ony vehicle that is in­ capable of being moved, including the parts of such vohidos. F) Any accumulation of materials that may be cfosstftod as a health or safety nuisance. Exceptions to this rule would indude authorized salvage yards or solid waste disposal focUHtos. Abo. farmers in the A or AR zoning districts may ••Section 4 JS - Fences. Walls and Scream In the first paragraph CHANGE the word from “.^^fomev ^olfoHtir Uto^r^iciwary retofo- ing wntt, or other screening structure shall bo higher than SIX ieet " ••Section 4 35 — Fences. Walls ond Screens con­ tinued -— IN THE SECOND PARAGRAPH PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOLLOWS* "... There shall be no barbed wire, spiked fence, or similar fences authorized or cllowod in a residential zone district or platted area. AMf NDU4G THE SENTENCE TO READ; "... There shall bo no barbed wire or similar fences authorized or allowed in the residential zone district or platted area." ••Sectton 4.42 — Immediate Family Supplement Housing PRESENT LANGUAGE READS AS FOUOWS 4. The non-translerobie permit must be renewed or>ri'*aliy by the Zoning Admimtifalof (after con­ ferring with the county’s current foe for zoning permits. 5. The renewal request shall indude evidence that the terms ol this ordinance, and lhe speefol use permit, ore being met. 6. Time limits ond ernditions shall bo determin­ ed by the Plmxwig Commission. 7. Removal of the dwelling shall bo complefod within thirty (30) days of the expiration of the pOTmit. Expiration shall occur when an imposed time limit is mot or when the circumstances of lhe oc­ cupations of such residence change so as to no longer require the dwelling. 8. Economic hardship or considerations shall not in itself bo grounds for authorization of o tem­ porary housing permit. AMENDING THE ABOVE NUMBERS TO PEAD AS fouows- ; 4. The Planning Commission may ask for a medtod report to clarify the health impairment of the krzlividuol. " 5. There moy be no additions permitted to the supplemental housing unless they meet HUD ap­ proval. The largest approved addition wifi be-a maximum of 10x12 foot or 120 square foot. 6. The Non-Transferable permit must bo renew­ ed annually by the Zoning Administrator br designee lor the standard zoning foe. 7. Supplemental Housing permits will only Be granted to people who will be Irving in the sup­ plemental housing for the entire yoor with the Wicaption ol extended hosprtol stays, rohabilitatibn periods, or lamily vocation*. 8. Timo limits and condition* shall bo determin­ ed by the Planning Commission t 9. Removal of the dwelling shall bo completed within 30 days of the expiration ol the permit. Bxp<rolton * Na 11 occur wbeo an .mposed time limit to met or when the circumstances of the occupants change so os to no longer require the dwelling. 10. Economic hardship or consideration shall not in itself bo grounds for authorization of a tom porary housing permit Interested persons desiring to present thoir views on the proposed amendments, either v6rboliy or in writing, will bo given the opportunity to bo hoard at the above mentioned time and pin—. The County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids ond services, such os signers for lhe hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered ol the mooting, to in­ dividual* with disabilities ot the moeting/hooring upon ton (10) day* notice to the County of Barty. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County ol Barry by writing or colling the following: Judith A. Peter­ son Coodinator 220 W State Street. Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616) 948-4891 The proposed amendments of the Barry County Zoning Ordinance are available for public Inspec­ tion ot the Barry County Planning Office. 220 W. State St . Hastings. Michigan, between the hoors of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (dosed between 12-1 pje.) Monday thru Friday. Please coll the Barry County Planning Office at 948-4830 for further Nancy L. Boersma. Barry County Clerk (11 /3 and 11/24) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, November 24, 1994 — Page 15 Hastings High School HONOR ROLL Urn Mtofcfef NtW, wUc* nM Oct. M. 1994 ■ SENIORS High Htoran 330 to 4.00 Grade Petal Average — Jeremy AUerding. Jaaoi Beeler. 'Kathleen Bell Jennifer Boniface, Clarizu Bowman. Cal Caaey. Emily Cassell. Derek Chandler. Charity Cnntenden. Sarah Dean. Marie DeWitt, ‘Danielle Cipen. Clayton 'Edger. Angela Fruln. Rachel Griffin. Sabrina Haywood. Jaime Hedger. Kimberly Hoi worth. Kevin Hu ben, Joseph James. -Amanda Jennings. Mark Kaiser. Laura ' Koons. Michelle Lancaster, Shannon Miller. -Amanda Morgan. Erin Parker. Angela Pler'kn Angie kiigaighl. Melissa Schreiner. Eric 'Sorenson. Danyell Thornton. Michelle Vzn- denboss. Tony VanSyckle. Jennifer Warren. Atakca Wilbur and Alexander Ztnciak Hsnirs X10 to X49 — Rebecca Ander­ sen. Brice Arenta. Molly Arnold. Shannon Bennett. Jessie Elliori. Michelle Hutchings. "Leslie Jackson. Jeremy Kelly. Jennifer King. Heather Knickerbocker. Rick Lawrence. Al­ ison Loftus. Scon McKelvey. Sarah McKfongti. Brian Moras. Toni Norris. Tony Norris. Christin Ossenheimer. Georg Rumpf. Daniel Sherry. Spring Silsbee. Lyratette Smith. Thomas Sorenson. Michael Toburen. Tonya Vickery. Denny Walden, Jill Ward. Jeremy Wilkins and Pebeccah ’ r^XraMe Mnsttoa XM to 3.09 — Bradley Balderson. Cassandra Burgbdon. ■anti Count. Faith Davis. Danielle Gole. ■thelle Gole. Denise Heath. Bertram Her ■g. Malachi King. Scott Long. Amber ■struck. Todd thunder and Michael Wil■ JUNIORS KHigli Haanrs 330 to 4.M — Rohm Meker. Aaron Baker. Katherine Barch. TimMhy Bird. Sara Caterer. Meredith Cole. Miami in deGoa. Deborah Griffin. Emily Mannun. Joshua D Hill. Shasta Homing. Mtb Hutchins. Sharyn Kauffman. Sarah McKinney. Leslie Merriman, •Katie MetMet. Cleis Norris. Robert Redbum. •Lisa ■vaolds. Aaron Schama. "Eleanore M.iroeder. Jamie Scobey. • Kerith Sher Mxxl. ‘Kim Sloan. Michael Siormes. Erica Macy. Carrie Varney. ‘Jennifer Welcher Md Christa Wetzel. ■Hvswi 3.10 in 3.49 — Jenae Bailey. Mxiny Barnes. Kelly Bellgrapb. Craig ■wen. Kathryn Brandt. Justin Brehm. Mime Brookmeyer. Aaron Clements. Kchelle Day. Jenny Dukes. Elizabeth Fox. Miristina Gutbendg-. Heather Hamilton, Kvid Henney. Frederick Jiles. Jordan Kras. N-cole Karnes. Beisie Keeler. Mmmi Kelly. Christy IuJoye. Kelli Loftus ■ah McKelvey. BrctUey Miller. Thomas ■oore Jr. Jonathon Oinwt-d. Brandy (Mi­ lky. Camilla Park. Nar-.y Phillips. James loHe. Angela Saner. Deanna Sawyer, ■rr — Setlipper. Jeremy Slade. Stacy Krause. Matthew Styf. lulu Vos and Craig Hanarabls Mentton 3.00 to 3.09 — Jasen Gram. Amanda Hescock. Nora Hoogewlnd. Angela Lyons. Travis Moore. Thomas Prall. Chad Price. Dean Replogle. Kerri Rugg. Mandy Watson. Crystal Wilson. Conene W infree and Eli Zimmerman SOPHOMORES High Honors J30 to 4.00 — Stacis Beard. •Angela Bunce. •Michael Burghdoff. Shannon Carpenter. Melissa Chadderdon. •Meliisa Craven. Kristen Dickinson. Andrea Dreyer. Angela Erway. Jordan Foreman. ‘Jason Fuller. •Amanda Hawbaker. Jennifer Hayes. Josh Hill. Christin Holcomb. Rachel Hough. •Janette Jennings. Andrea Jones. Michael Krueger. Jonathan I jwrence. Peter Lewis, ‘Elizabeth Lincotnhol. Joseph Lyons. ‘Jason McCabe. Lisa McKay. ‘Hens Mellen. ‘Rebecca Mepham. Sarah Miles. Lee Miller. Kevin Morgan. ‘Marisa Norris. ‘Teague O'Mara. •Tamara Obreiler. Kevin Piper. Ryan Scharping, Jennifer Schranz. Becky Sborkey. Jason Shumaker. Jodi Songer. Malanee Tossava. Ronald Uldriks. ‘Justin Waters. •Carrie Westra. Daniel Wilkins and •Colleen Woods Honora Xlb to X4* — Carey Alexander, Joshua Allerding. Darcte Bolo. Deanna Bolo. Jessies Christy. Brook Clark. Kristy Clark. Jillian Conrad, Kevin Cooney. Emily Dipen. Erin Dudley, Shauns Englehard. David Frisby. Martha Gibbons. Richard Holzawiller. Chad Howes. Brian Hubert. Tara Hummell Carey King. Bethany Koetje. Holly Koning. Julie Krebs. Randall Lake. Ryan Leslie. Victor Leads. Janetta McDiarmid. Sarah Mepham. Cassandra Miller. Jennifer Newton. Michie. Ransome. Sara Rasmussen. Kylie Reed. Mandy Russell. Susanne Schmader. Ryan Schnackenberg. Keri Schroeder. David Sbaneck, Jeremy Sloan. Eric Soya. Benjamin Spahr, Joshua Storm. James Strimback. Nick Tbornlon. Andy Vankoevering. Jerrid Velte. Katrina Waldreo. Brooke Walker. Sara Walker. Darcy Wdioa. Felicity White and Edward Norris. Rachel Nysirom. Meagon Pierce. Jeremy Radvansky. Rebecca Swiatek, Alexander Voss and Rocky Wager FRESHMEN High Honora 330 to 4.00 — •Casey An­ derson. June Anthony, Amy Archambcau. Jeff Amen. Beau Barnum. •Manhcw Bar­ num. Sarah Bellgrapb. Amy Belson. Michelle Bies. •Anne Burghdoff. Carley Case. Lisa Cooklin. Mylex deGoa. Karen DeMott. ‘John DeWitt. •Rachel Dreyer. Stacey Duroo. Joseph Edger. Adam Gee. Cheryl Gibbons. Summer Gillons. Philip Gole. Kristen Hanshaw. ‘Traci Heffelbower. Elizabeth Hicks. Dana Hill. •Benjamin James. Stephanie Jiles. Brian Kremer. Sarah l^Joye. Melissa lancasler, Jason Laux. Stephanie Lcinaar. Jennifer Lewis. Bess Lyons. Trisha McKeough. Charles Mead. Emily Mead. Melissa Meaney. Rebecca Merriman. •Lindsey Mlcel. ‘Aleisha Miller. Melissa Moore. Misha Neil. Angela New sled. Jenny Norris, Christopher Olmsted. Jessica Olmsled. ‘Erika Ordlway. Lindsey Pitlelkow. Benjamin foxier. Joshua Richie. Amy Robbe. Sarah Roush. Ryan Rude. Kimberly Sawdy. Megan Schrimer. Patrick Shade. Tammy Smith. Katy Strouse. Michael Sulcer. Lesley Thornton. Matthew Toburen. Erica West. ‘Danielle Wildren. Ryan Willard. •Katie Willison. Katherine Wood and Kimberly Yoder. Hownra XIO to 3.49 — Tyler Allerding. Mark Arens. Adam Bancroft. Nathan Belcher. Trixie Buskirk. Tye Casey. Andrew Courtright. Charlie Cove. Michelle Davis. Seth Doe. Noah Doyle. Alicia Franzonc. Garret! Gonzales, Syndl Goodenough, Nicholas Hostetler. Michael Jarvis. Rebecca Keeler. Kristy Lutz. Eric Masse. Eric Mc­ Carty. Laura McKinney. Amber Mikolajezyk. Amanda Miller. Gcnna Nichols. Kyle l“i*i)a. lauren Reed. Kenneth Rose. Tinxxhy Rounds. Carrie Service. Tiffany Seymour. Charites Shaw. Knsien Sherwood. Elizabeth Sonsmilh. Jeffrey Storrs. Kale Thomas. Ed­ die Vanderm.iicn and Rachel Young Honorable Mention 3.00 to 3.09 — Chud Campbell. Zachary Deming. Chad Furrow. Sarah Hayes. Lynnae Jones. Michael McKeough. Ben O'Mara. Anne Slocum. Christopher Stafford. Heidi Watson and Nick Wilson ALTERNATIVE ED High Honora 3.50 to 4.00 — ‘John Belles. Jill Huver. Sean Kelley. ‘Ryan Oliver and Chnssi Straw. Honora MB to 3.49 — Paul Dull. Miko Duron, Michael Gale. Tonya Kelley. Jessica Minshall and Robin Moore •Indicates 4.00 HELP DRIVE DOWN THE RATE OF KIDNEY DISEASE WHILE SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT Donate your treed car to the National Kidney Foundation. You may even qualify for a tax deduction. Youngs. Hssorsbie Mesttos XM to XM — Rachel Apsey. Any Boger, Jay Bolibouse. Darick Carpenier. Amanda Can, Travis Coy, Kenneth Crocs, Joshua Durkee, Sarah KeDer. Stacey Martin. Tonya Miles, Kristen Countryside Drywall Aj 750-3750 Foe more information or to arrange for a free pick up cal 1-800-488-CARS (2277) AUTOCAD OPERATOR/ DMICNMt: Manufacturing firm in Hastings has a full-time opening with benefits for an experienced AUTOCAD Operator/ Designer. Must have minimum of 2 years experience in drawing mechan­ ical parts, machine operation, and sheet metal layout. Apply to: Human Resource Department v P.O. Box 340 Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Jennifer Ivinskas Library offers music, stories on parade day Families are invited io the Hastings Public Library Saturday afternoon, Dec. 3. for ac­ tivities before and after the Christmas parade. Winners of lhe Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce poster contest will be announced al 12:45 p.m. Participants are third graders from schools in the Hastings area. The theme is ' Christmas in Hastings." Storyteller Jennifer Straus Ivinskas will share favorite holiday stories for the whole family. The Christmas parade will start at 2 p.m. and it will pass by the library on Court Street. After the parade, there will be a musical program, featuring lhe children's handbell choir and instrumentalists from the Emmanuel Episcopal Church The handbell choir, con­ ducted by John Hoyer, includes children from second through sixth grade. All will be invited to join in on singing Christmas carols. Office Manager - WANTED Knowledgeable in office problems, book­ keeping, payroll, governmental accounting, computer proficient and the ability and per sonality to work well with the public. Previous experience in the above areas is highly desirable. Send resume to: Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville, Michigan 49344 Attn: Tom Rook GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings Banner at any of these area locations. In Hastings — In Middleville - Gnn Lake — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb’s Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R&Ts Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W State St.) Terry’s Tick Tock Hard’s Quick Stop Cappon’s Station Crystal Flash Pastoor’s Sinke’s Service Joe’s Grocery Weick’s Food Town Sam's Gourmet Foods Cappon’s Quick Mart In Lake Odessa — L&J’s Our Village General Store I Bradee Drugs Carl's Market Felpausch Hamlin’s Quik Stop Lake-0 Shell In Nashville — South End Morgan Meats Mace Pharmacy Cappon’s Quick Mart Carl’s Market In Dowling — Dowling Comer Store In Freeport — In Delton — Cedar Creek Grocery Delton Short Stop Prairieville General Store Prairieville 66 Delton Felpausch Cappon Quick Mart Hotra Pharmacy Others — Vermontville Grocery (Vermontville) Banfield General Store Country Store (Bellevue) Gillett’s Bait & Tackle Cloverdale General Store A&L Quick Stop (Woodland) Woodland Centre �Page 16 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday, November 24, 1994 Man, 63, gets house arrest sentence for sex offense A M-year-old Hastings man who pleaded no contest earlier this month to committing sexual misconduct with a girl under 13 years old was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court lo be placed under house arrest for 12 months and serve five years on probation Judge Richard Shuster ordered that William F. I itlle to pay $2,500 in costs He alto required that Little be monitored by an electric tether. that he slay away from lhe victim and her family and that be never be left alone with anyone under lhe age of N> Little could have been sentenced lo up lo 15 yean in prison on the charge of seconddegree criminal sexual conduct Shuster said be gave Little such a light sentence because of the "extraordinary circumstances" of the case Although Utile is in his 60a doctors have said he has the menial capacity ot a 12-year- oid. lhe judge said Shuster also said l ittle has some health needs that would make it very costly for the slate or the county lo keep him licked up The judge said he would have seni Unle to prison despite his health problems, however, if he were satisfied that Unle had an understanding of what he did He said lhe lighter sentence was appropriate In view of Little's reduced mental capacity Little pleaded no contest Nov. 3 to the second-degree criminal sexual conduct charge Little offered his plea as pan of an agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor a Office. In exchange, other charge* against him were be dismissed Those include two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly having intercourse with lhe girt, and another count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct Utile rejxwtedly piealed no count to the charge to avoid possible civil liability In other recent court busmen: • A 45-year-old Shelbyville man accented COURT NEWS: of having sexual contact with a 15-year-old girt in July pleaded guilty to a reduced charge Michael A. Poteet pleaded guilty to a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a high-court misdemeanor punishable by up lo two years in prison, as part ot a plea agreement with the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up lo 15 yean in prison, pending against Facet Sentencing was set for Dec. 15. • A 49-year-old lake Odessa man stood mule to a charge that he raped a woman In September and is a habitual offender Na guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Allen L Currin Currin is charged with trie count of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, which Is punishable by up lo life in prison He is also charged with being a habitual offender, third offense, which doubles the maximum possible sentence on lhe other charge. A Dec. 15 pre-trial was set. * Three members of a Hastings family accused of stalking a Hastings woman this fall stood mule to charges of aggravated stalking Na guilty pleas were entered on behalf of John H Macleod. 51. Unda S Macleod. 40. and Susan L Macleod. 24 Aggravated stalking Is a felony punishable by up to five years tn prison or a $10,000 fine, a both. The Macleods could also be sentenced to probation fa any term of years more than five. A Nov. 21 pre-trial waa set fa the trio. The Macleods are also facing charges they 4 SALK B/W ENGLISH SPRINGER SFANir; call after «pm 7*5-7*34 FIREWOOD: 721-1733. FOR SALE 2 LOVESEATS i” mod ns Arina *123 reck. 2 far *200, also one Keaosaore •ewtog asrhms In cabaet *50. 945-52*5____________________ LARGE RENTAL FAOUTYjB oscastaa. The NafaCaa Lake. *72-522* or 191-19*0. OFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE avails*!. -sartiMrly. IN MEMORIAM POE SALE: Doable kang window witfi aorta window, fits nacniag 3tT wide by 32" tall *23. *44-20*1. AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC is prepared far winter aad Cbriaa- were disorderly and resisted Hastings police officers in May A Dec. 5 is scheduled for the Macleods on those charges. John Macleod is charged with resisting and obstructing police officers, a high-court misdemeanot punishable by up to two yean in pnson or a $1,000 fine He is also charged with disturbing the peace. Susan Macleod faces charges of forcibly assaulting a police officer, which carries a maximum sentence of two yean in prison or a $1,000 fine or both, and disturbing the peace. 1-tnda Macleod is charged with reslsung police. assault. which lx a misdemeanor punishable by up lo *0 day* in jail a a *100 fine a bah, and disturbing the peace. The three stood mute to these charge* in August and na guilty pleas were entered fa ibem • A 25-year-rtd Hastings man convicted in October of delivering marijuana Iasi summer wpa sentenced to two 32- lo 4Smooh priaai terms HAPPY 4*th BIRTHDAY BABOO LOVE NICHOLAS Help H tinh d CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: *4.40 far let 5 words; 124 each wad thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: *220 tor la 5 weeds; 10* each wort thereafter. SUN ft NEWS: *2.75 far IMS winds, 10* each wort thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2-73 far la 5 wads; 10* each wort DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential borne, high­ school diploma or GED md drmn bcemc 945-9613. 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A charge of forgery, which carries a maximum sentence of 14 yean in prison, was also dropped. Sentencing was set for Dec. 22 Franklin L. Ricketix aemencea will be aerwd concurrently. Ricketts pleaded guilty in October to two c-junu of delivering marijuana a* pari of a plea agreement with the prcnecutort office. In exchange, the proaecuta agreed io drop a charge Rlcketu aauulted another man with a dangerous weapon. « A 3 2-year-old Dettoo man stood mute to charges be possessed marijuana In September and b a habitual offender. Na guilty pleas were entered on David T. Huuterger'i behalf He I* charged with delivering « manufacturing marijuana, second offense, which fa punishable by tg> lo eight year* in prison a a *4.000 fine, a boh. He also faces a charge be waa a prisoner in possession of marijuana, which ha* a ntaxlnasn sentence of five yean or *1.000. a both. Bah charges are enhanced by a charges that Hunsberger Is a habitual offender, fourth offense. That charge raises the maximum sentence* on the other coons to life in prison. A pre-trial baa been set for Dec. t. • A 25-year-old Hastings man accused of possessing tnarijuana and drunk driving In August pydedgMjfay to the cbarieA Stepberi M. Lisicki pleaded guilty to a charge of possessing marijuana, second offense, and a charge of drunk driving as part ot a plea agreement with tbe prosecutor's office In exchange, the prosecuta will drop a case pending in 56<h District Court sod a chtege that Lesick is a habitual offender, third offense Possessing marijuana, second offense, fa punishable by up to two yean in priaon a a $2,000 fine, a both. Drunk driving is a trtadesmana psmfoBSble by up to *0 day* to jaiL a (100 to *500 fine. 45 days connaiity service or any combination of tbe three. Lesick told the coot during his plea that be bad been drinking In a local tavern and was stopped by police when he was driving down Broadway. He had a .14 penxrt blood aknbol level, and kwe a CkriaioM esperieace. b ini man Sarta? Daltoa M43. 616-423-4900 assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly attacking the man with a pickup truck and boots. That charge is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Anderson is also charged with maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to a pickup truck owned by the victim. That charge is a misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. A Dec. 15 pre-tnal was scheduled. • A 33-year-old Hastings man accused of stalking and breaking and entering pleaded guilty to a charge of attempting to forge a signature on an automobile title. Clifford W. Sayer II pleaded guilty to the charge. wh*ch is punishable by up to five years in prison, as part of a plea agreemen* he said. The police found the marijuana on the car seat in a baggie, he said. Sentencing ws* sex fa Dec. 15. • A pre-trial was set for Jan. 12.1995. for a 3*-year-old MlddCvilte srosnan accused of damaging two veMdca to March. Shelly Chapman I* charged with maUdouely earning more than (100 worth damage to a pickup truck, a felony punfababte by up io four years in priaon or a $2,000 fine, or both. She Is also charged with maliciously causing teas than (100 of damage lo a car. a naadenteaoa punishable by up to 90 days to jail a a (100 fine, or boh. Chapman stood mute to charges in October and na guilty plea* were entered on her behalf •An 15-year-old Plainwell man stood tone to charges that be resisted stale police troopers to October and tha be fa a habitual offender Na guilty pleas wae entered oo Nathaniel J. Pallett's behalf Pallett is charged with resisting and obstructing police, a blgb-conrt nUstirmrana punishable by up to two yean in priaon a a *1.000 fine He also faces a charge be to a habitual offender, second offense, which raises the penalties on the resisting charge by one-and- one-half time*. A Dec. * pre-trial was scheduled • A 24-year-old Plainwell man accused of assaulung another man in September stood mute to the charges against him Na guilty pleas wae entered an Michael M Anderson s behalf Anderson to charged with one count of Need a gift for someone who has moved away? Give them a subscription to The BANNER. Schools win the bronze The Heatings Area School Syaiem eerned a Bronze Awerd beeed on oonktMfona to the Berry County United Wey cempeign. * wee prasarilarl to Boeri of Educetkm Praeident Meric Fai^ieuech (eeeled) by Pleeeenhriaav EJamentary Slebbina (left) and Director of CcmmunBy Education. Bath Robb. Huntins equipment stolen from pickup YANKEE SPRINGS TWP. — Abort *200 io buotinf ajuipsnrot wm stoten Frittay from a pickup track parked along McKlbbon Road near Gun Lake Road io the Bsny Stae Game Area, aaid troopera al lhe Michigan State Police post to Hastinp. The victim fold police he and a Mead were hunting in the are* They left the track at 4:15 pxa. and returned two hours later to find the heme gate. Stolen wm a 357 bolster, two bundng knives, two boxes of ammunktoo and a case containing two "apeed louden" filled with 357 bullets Tbe victim said the track wm locked except fa tbe eliding window at the rear of the cab. Poflce seek drunk driving charge HASTINGS — Hastings police officers report they are seeking to charge a 31-year-c*d Ronulua man with drunk driving, second offense Tbe man wm arrested Monday. Nov. 14. after officers aaid they saw him veering abot; tbe road while driving on State Street a about 11 p.m. Officers said the man had a large number of full and empty beer bottles In tbe back sea of the car. They said the man's eye* were glsasy and they could smell alcohol caning from the car. A brexthal yxer leal showed tbe man had a. 17 percent blood alcohol level police sakL Crash victim treated and released IRVING TWP. — A 16-year-old Hastings girl bun in a rear-end crash oo Parmalee Road Wednesday. Nov. 16, was treated at Pennock Hospital and released the same day. Sarah E T. Lepak, of 1549 Locust Lane, was driving west on Pannalee near Haris Creek Road al noon when she came upon a slower-moving westbound car driven by WilliamB. Whitsei. 34. of 441 Orchard Drive. Middleville, wd Michigan State Police at tbe Hastings post. Police said Lepak tried to pass Whitsei, but decided not to and wound up rear-ending— him. Both vehicles then overturned into a swamp. Whitsei and his passenger. Michael L. Meinke. 31. of 447 Orchard Drive, MxldJeviDe, were not injured in the crash. LcpM was ticketed for driving too fast for conditions, police said. Man bound over in State Tech break-in PRARIE VILLE TWP. — A 35-year-old Plainwell man charged with breaking into the State Technical Institute Tuesda;. Nov. 15. has been bound over to Barry County Cbodt Coat Dennis Ellis, who was a student at tbe school, is charged rtib breaking and entering and causing malicious destruction of property He wm arraigned on the charge in 56<h District Court on Nov. 15. He wm arrested earlier in lhe day after he allegedly broke into lhe school Barry County ShenfTs deputies said a security guard al lhe school beard breaking gtoM tn a room al about 3:10 a.m Upon investigating the nase. he said he found Blis trying to open a cabinet in the room Radar detector stolen from car HASTINGS — A $50 radar deiccta was stolen Monday. Nov. 14. from a car parked In the Hastinp High Schort parking la. Hastings City police report. The victim said the detecta was stolen from tbe car between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m Woman rescued at Crooked Lake PRARIEVILLF. TWP. — A 40-year-old Delton woman escaped injury last Thursday 1 when her car were into Crooked Lake, state police at the Wayland post said. Nancy J. Cook wm southbound on Parka Road north of Oak Drive at 7:10 am when ha car sorted to puU to tbe right taking her toward Crooked Lake, troopers said Cook toM police ter brakes did na wok and the car continued into Crooked Lake. Tte car went into tbe lake trr enough so that u began to flood, prtice said. Cook was rescued by area firelighters who reacted ter using a boat police said. Troopers said tte accident was caused by a mechanical failure. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-12-01.pdf 1dcacb1b1118b4154c32634b21ec756a PDF Text Text Mail carrier helps save life Saxon eagers start season soon Charlton Park sets ‘Of Christmas Past’ See Page 11 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 KASTIKCSP’ ' ‘ __________ _______________ _____________ 12! S CKlBw**’ rt1*1^**'**- H .Si INGS VOLUME 140. NO 42 ANNER THURSDAY. DECEMBER 1. 1004 PRICE 25* Summerfest location still up in the air by DasH T. Y«a( Etotor Will the nest Sumnv-fert move back to downaown llMtmp. Uke it was in days gone by. or will 11 continue tu the third straight year at Rsb Hatchery Park? The Summerton CosaasMee has a difficult task ahead to deciding the location ta the annual celebration neat August. mostly be­ cause there is conflieinn about where Ute people and downtown merchants want h 10 be Summerfest Coinmillee representatives appeared before the Hastings City Council Monday rUgbt io ask for perndssioo to block off doe Mown area atreets from Broadway can to Jeflersm and Bom Apple north to eitber Cour or Center. However, they areiirl that toey haven't made a decision on where Suanmertoat will be. They amply want the city's Mem tog In case they decide io move it beck to toe downtown area. The rommlmr tatoed to toe Barry County Board of ComnSssioocn the previous Tues­ day about using toe courtbouae square. L Steve BaM. one of the commiaee tnembase. toM toe Ctoy CtomeH tout moat mace woMd be needed tor enff totttos and jhod booda. In prevlaua yean, toe craffa were on the courthouse lawn, but recent addkions of a fountain and landscaping have made that imworkabie "We re looking for vindication from you » use the streets.- Reid said. Mayor Mary Lon Gray said die council hadn't had the cppottuniiy to review the re­ quest before Monday night and she fell that She added lhai the request for closing streets is *a pretty broad area for closure *We've always been supportive of the Summerfest activities.- she said, but some merchants are "flatly opposed Io bringing ii (die festival) back downtown." Gray said that for example, l^rry Komstadt. CEO of National Batik of Hastings. of the local JC Penney store Is opposed Io having Summerfest back in the downtown area Witker. who appeared a Monday night’s i leeting to personally state his opposition, t aid that late August is the second busiest *TNr raw year, we did remarkably bate' than In any of the pan years." Wither wrote in a letter to council. "1 feel the difference was made by having available parking for customers who specifically came downtown to shop. I feel that with the movement (of Summerfest) back to downtown and now even talking about closing streets will be a period of the year for Penney’s because of the back to school trade. See SUMMERFEST, continued Page 2 Compensation Commission to set county salaries by Elaine CBburt Aoulost Editor The Barry County Compensation Commission will meet again at 10 km. Friday. Dec. 9. in the community room at the Coans A Law Btoldtog in Holings to funher discuss future salaries of county elected officials. Appointed by the County Board of Commissioners, the Compensation Commissioo Is charged with setting the 1995-96 salaries of sis county elected officials, who include the county clerk, register of deeds, treasurer, prosecuting money. sheriff, chain cotrsnissioner and the eight county commissioners. t Hwwung io opinions from the public and elected officials about future salaries and pa diems consumed mare than two hours al the Compensation Commission's meeting Tuesday morning. Chairman James Either said be was grateful for the comments and said it was 'more input than we’ve ever bad in the past." Coumy Prosecutor Dale Crowley told the Commission. "At our last meeting. I indicated that although we (elected officers) are unified as to our priority on retirement benefits, we are not unified as far as possibH salary increases.Elected officials who attended the Compensation Crmmuoai were asked to give their opinion on salary and retirement issues. Current salaries are $54,147 for the prosecuting attorney. $40,519 for the sheriff. $35,500 for the cterk (including $2,278 for serving as circuit court clerk). $32,388 for the treasurer. $30,753 tor the register of deeds and $29,979 for the drain commissiooa (which includes $1,770 for serving as chairman of the Department of Public Works). County awnmissioners currently are paid an annual salary of $7222 plus pej diems of $50 for a single meeting or $75 pa day for multiple meetings The board cbaiman also gets an additional $1.000 per year. Crowley said, 'some of the offices have really just about kept even or are slightly below inflation, a couple of the offices arc slightly above inflation and the Prosecuting Attorney's office is 4.5 percent lost to inflation from 1985 to the present." Because of the inflationary loss, he suggested that a 4.5 percent increase would be justified for the prosecutor in 1995 and perhaps an inflationary increase of 3 percent hike in 96. Besides requesting the enhanced retirement benefits. Crowley said be thinks the comparison data from comparable counties and relation documentation also justifies some increase in salary for other officials as well. Crowley presented salary comparisons from nine other counties. Rsba said, based on comparable 1990 population and 1993 stale equalized values (the most recent available figures) Crowley said SEV probably was the prime determinant, reflecting ability to pay. Five of the counties in the comparison had less SEV and four bad greater The mean of those correty’s. the deviation from Barry County, was 2.14 percent SEV deviation and a population deviation 1.49 percent, which Crowley called "a very low deviation...so I think It’s a fairly accurate selection of counties to look at for comparison purposes ’ See COMPENSATION, CMt. page 2 Hastings to ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’ this weekend Hastings' community kickoff for the celebration of Christmas starts Friday and will cover three days A special presentation Suortvy afternoon will bring home the theme taken for this year's observance of the birth of Christ — 'Keeping Christ in Christmas.' At 3:30 p.m. Dec. 4. a living tableau will unfold, starting at Stale Street and Michigan Avenue. In a recreation of the journey to Bethlehem. 'Joseph' with "Mary.' nding a burro, will travel down State Street to the Courthouse Square, where there will be music and "Joseph" will tell the Christmas story from ths perspective Steve Retd will portray Joseph in an original drama that be wrote, and Kathy Newsted will be 'Mary ' Walking behind Joseph and Mary will be singers, and 'angels' will be seen from high above the street, singing to 'shepherds' who will be tending their sheep across the square The 'wise men’ will come to visit the newborn child. The drama win culminate with the living nativity, a familiar, annual presentation in Hastings. Viewers are encouraged to bring their cameras and video recorders to save the event for later viewing Organizers suggest that the north side of State Street offers the best angle for viewing. Reid said the event was brought about through the cooperation of "at least four area churches.and the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce." The living re-enactment was first done in 1988. from an idea developed by Jill Turner, who then was president of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce, he said Reid said the theme of "Keeping Christ in Christmas' is a continuation of the observance of Christmas 40 years ago in Hastings. The theme in 1954 was "Putting Christ Back into Christmas." and the parade gained nationwide publicity at the time. "We've had good response to the idea of the living re-enactment from all over," Reid said. Schedule of events The weekend commemorating Chnstmas begins on Friday. Dee. 3, with a 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. sale of Christmas greens by the Thomapple Garden Club at the First United Methodist Church, and special prices at area restaurants. Hastings area retailers will have open liouses from 5 to 8 pjn. At 6 p.m.. caroling around the town will take place. Interested volunteer singers should gather at the court house shortly before 6 p.m. No experience is requii -id. but enthusiasm is a plus. The Exchange Club will provide hot chocolate on the Hastings Public Library steps at 7:30. The Community Christmas tree will be lit on the Courthouse lawn at 8 p.m.. with more Christmas caroling. The Hastings Jaycecs are encouraging residents to bring hand­ made ornaments io put on the tree before 8 p.m. The Hody Trolley will be providing free ndes to Chartton Park for visitors to the Hastings holiday weekend Io enjoy "Of Chnstmas Past * See CHRISTMAS, continued Page 2 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1994 CHRISTMAS, continued from page 1 COMPENSATION, continued from page 1 Saturday, Dec. .1 K io 10 a m. — Lums pancake breakfast al Hastings McDonald's on Stale Street. 9 a m to 4 p.m. — Hastings Business and IVotessional Women s Cookic/Candy sale al 1366 Stale Si The salary range in the comparison of similar counties included a high of $83,559 for the prosecutor in Marquette County to a low of $47,877 in Montcalm. For the clerk s post the highest was $45,614 in Marquette and the low, $27,790 in Sanilac County. For sheriff, ’he high was $54,479 in Marquette and the low. $35,222 in Sanilac. The highest treasurer's salary in the study was $43,900 in Marquette and the low, $27,790 in Sanilac. The register of deeds pay showed the high al $37,806 in Marquette and low at $27,790 in Sanilac. The drain commissioner's highest was $33.011 in Shiawassee County and the low. $24,650. Register of Deeds Sandy Schondelmaycr said he would like "some kind of modest increase with inflation." He also said he would be willing to pay whatever portion of increased retirement benefits required. He also said he favors adoption of the F 55 (15) program, which allows an employee to retire without penalty at age 55 with a required period of credited service of 15. 20. 25 or 30 years with the county He called it a type of term limitation because it encourages quality people to r ome out of lhe workplace to take on government jobs and then go back to lhe workplace rather than spend a lifetime in a position. 9 a m to 4 p m — free Christmas wrapping al Gary s Hobby Show and Custom Framing, sponsored by the Hope I hilled Methodist Church 11 a m — Free movies for children al Hastings Cinema I & 2. 12 45 p.m. — Free rides to Charlton Park for lhe Of Chnsimas Past" activities. 1 p m — stories by Jenifer Straus Ivinskas at the Hastings Public Library. Prizes for the poster contest with posters painted by Hastings school third-graders will be awarded al this time 2 p.m. — The 40th annual Christmas Parade will occur in Hastings The Hastings Lions Club will send off parade grand marshals Robert Sherwood and Genevieve Struble from lhe K mart parking lot. The route goes cast < <i Court Street, to Michigan Avenue, then west down State Street back to lhe K man parking lot 3 p.m — The handbell choir performance at the Hastings Ihiblic Library. 4pm— Santa at King s Music Center. Videotaping of children with Santa will be ottered 3:15 p.m. — free ride on Holly Trolley to Charlion Park for "Of Chnsimas Past." 4 to 7 p.m. — various specials at Hastings restaurants. 5 p.m — free transit pickup at Charlton Park to l elpausch parking lot. Sunday. Dec. 4: 10 a.m. — area church pashes will begin to present their Chnsimas messages. 1 to 3 p.m. — Santa Claus will be at JC Rmney s on State Street. 3:30 p.m. — Living drama with Joseph and Mary will begin Become well Informed...read The BANNER...Every Week! News Briefs Humane Soduiy to meet Dec. 5 Th. m meetmg of (rt Rany Ciiw^ Hnw Society will be ■ 7 R.M. M» rty. Dec 3. el Hart* Htgk Sebert. Roon. BI2I Treasurer Sue Vandecar said lhe improved retirement is important to her and she's willing to pay for a portion of it. Concerning a salary increase, she said whatever lhe commission feels is acceptable would be fine. Drain commissioner Robert Shaffer said he wears two hats, one fcx the elected post and another for chairman of the Department of Public Works. His office is the lowest paid among county elected officials, and he detailed some of his responsibilities SUMMERFEST, cimiuihmu iron! J disaster for those customers coming to town to shop for back io school merchandise "Nostalgia is great, but I feel the success of Summerfest has outgrown its downtown origin." Wither also said, however, that he would support whatever decision lhe city and lhe Summerfest Committee makes. Summerfest Committee members said they had beard from many merchants that they would like to see Summerfest come back to downtown, like it had been from 1978 through 1991 In 1993 it was farced io move to Fish Hatchery Park because the downtown was getting its "Streetscape* facelift. It was kept at the park last summer, bur there were complaints that the festival belonged downtown. "We're lrrrp|rargr options open." said Dr. Scott Bloidn.Another committee mem­ ber. "We still haven't figured out what we're going to do yet. We just want to know that this (coming back to downtown) is an option we can go with, just to tet us know what we can or cannot do. "We're not going to please everybody, no matter where we pm it" Reid added, "We really need to hear from both sides. We were asked by some mer­ chants to bring it back downtown." "We want to do what's going to work best for the festival." Bloom said. Norman Barlow of Barlow Florist said that he had talked to a number of merchants, and they overwhelmingly supported the idea of bringing Summerfest back downtown. Gray asked where the beverage or "beer* tent would be located if Summerfest was returned to the downtown. Deb Dorcy. another committee member, said there are several options, one of which is on the courthouse lawn. Bloom said lhe county isn't "too big on the idea of putting it there, but they said they'd tease it (the space) to us. It depends on what the restrictions are. and we don't want to get loo close to churches." Reid said that it's important that a more permanent site for Summerfest be estab­ lished. "We need a permanent home," he said. "Three years of going back and forth has taken its toil." He added that be and John Warren have been on the committee for the last 15 years and they've seen a lot of changes in Hastings' annual festival Reid said that if the festival is to return to downtown in 1995. "Somehow well need to use lhe streets or it can't happen." Gray said. "1 think you'd have more co­ operation of lhe merchants if you wouldn't take up so much room." She suggested the committee come up with a more definitive request and present it to council, which would seek optmons from department bead such as the fire chief, police chief and director of public services. However. Councilman David Jasperse said. "I don't understand why we need a definitive request. We either vote to close off the streets or not to close off the streets... I don't think we (the council members) should determine whether it's held down­ town or at Fish Hatchery Park. 1 don't think it's up to us to make that decision.' Jaspene. as a local businessman, agreed with some merchants who claim they lose business because of the festival. "It's a lousy weekend, but I don't care." said Jasperse. who owns Bosley Pharmacy "This is a community celebration." Reid then said. "Maybe we (the Summer­ fest Committee members) need to take a fi­ nal vote and take the fury." Gray said. "We've always been ready to work with you and to try to help make it be a successful weekend." It was decided that committee members will meet with City Manager Howard Pen­ rod and Director of Public Services Jeff Mansfield to hammer out a concise proposal for the council to consider "1 guess I agree with everything that's been said. I think we should be talking about lhe inflation as part of lhe increase and lhe package under retirement is important pan to me also," he said County officials arc asking for the benefit B4 plan, which is 2.50 percent of a member's final average compensation multiplied'by years and months of credited service, but the benefit can't excect 80 percent of the member's final average compensation; the RS 50 which would automatically provide a retiring member with a 50 percent surviving spouee benefit, and F-50 (retirement al 50 with a period of credited service of either 25 or 30 yean) plus the previously mentioned F55-15. Peterson said the county has been reserving money for lhe time when It will have to start contributing to lhe retirement fund. "We haven't had to contribute since probably back in 1986 and even then it wasn't a fully funded contribution." she said. Fisher said the significance of decisions pertaining to the improved retirement benefits is not to create financial problems for the county, recognizing that the elected officials actually comprise a small part of the payroll and recognizing that the county's various bargaining units may look at what's given to lhe elected officials during their respective negotiations. County Clerk Nancy Boersma said. "I agree with all the other elected officials The package of benefits is very, very important to me and possibly a small salary (increase). 1 would be willing to pay what was necessary (fa the retirement benefits) She also noted mat lhe city clerk makes about $3,000 more than the county clerk. Commissioner-elect Linda Watson asked if the Compensation Commission looked into what comparable city positions pay before deciding county salaries and Fisher said they would. The city police chief is paid more than the county sheriff. Watson said. Ii was noted that the salaries arc determined for the position rather than the person after someone noted that Sheriff David Wood is retiring Dec. 31. During discussion of county commissioners' pay. Peterson pointed out that when per diems are increased for commissioners it has a countywide impact because, according to law and some by tradition, a number of other boards and commissions must pay the seme per diem as what the board of commissioners receives. On the other hand, because of budget constraints, members who serve on the County Commission on Aging and the County Parks Commission don't get any The Special Elections Board sometimes is required to meet for only about five minutes, but gets paid, ‘according to law, the maximum $50 per diem for a half day, Boersma said. To help reduce per diem costs for the Board of Canvassers meetings, she » xl she now has her staff do a lot of the » ork load, cutting off 11 days of per diem vork costs. Commissioner Robert Wenger agreed that the pa diem system needs to be overhauled. It was brought up that when the current pa diem rate was adopted nearly two years ago. several of the current commissioners were critical of it because they thought it was too high. Commissioner-elect James Bailey said the cost for per diems Just for county commissioners is approximately $28,227 for this year. Bailey suggested having a lower per diem of about $10 for short meetings instead of the standard $50 for half a day. Wenger disagreed with the $10 fee, saying there might be a tendency on the part of some not to attend a short meeting and be wondered who would be the timekeepa. Speaking strictly for himself. B ai ley said be would not mind if commissioners pay was not increased. He also said he thought commissioners should not be vested in six years for retirement purposes. Howeva, it was noted that employees at most businesses are vested at five years. "I would like to see vesting where it is for selfish reasons," Wenger said. Mark Doster. who did not seek re-election, asked the Compensation Commission io keep the same wages and per diems for commissioners or if a reduction had to be made to at least Just freeze the pa diems in orda to have high caliber people on the board. "If you find it necessary to raise the i commissioners’) salary I would ask you not to raise it more than 1 1/2 percent," Dosta said. This is a figure we are asking employees to accept in the county and it would be detrimental to us to give us higha than were asking employees to accept," said Dosta, who noted that he earned less than $10,000 as a commissioner this year. Barry's commissioners retain a great deal of discretion and powa that other counties have delegated to administrators, etc., be said. Commissioners in Barry "put more time in and have to know more nuts and bolts about how the county works than surrounding counties." he said. Dosta also said that if commissioners have "five-minute meetings" no one turns in a pa diem. Commissioner-elect Emmet Herrington said he hoped the county can at least approach an ovaall strategic plan in two years, "something we've never had before." I support everything I've heard so far." Herrington said, and recommended the compensation commission consider the enhanced retirement package Also suggested was the same salary for commissioners in 1995 and an increase of less than $200 for 1996. up to $7,400. and a decrease in pa diems to $30 for half-day meetings and $60 per day for multiple meetings. Herrington expressed his wish for the county to have a county administrator system in the near future so commissioners could confine their activities to policy making "which we need badly in this county if we re going to look for long-tarn effects." Herrington recently visited lhe Calhoun County Board of Commissioners and said their salary is limited to $6,300 and they don't have a committee system, but instead have a county administrator He also said be didn't think commissioners, who work part-time, should S. saddle taxpayers with the same benefits. suth as dental/optical. pension and life ■ tanrancAaa full-time officials. Cotmntaalooa Lew Newman said he disliked being called a part-time ccxnmteriona because hD borne phone often rings al >30 lbl and ablate as 10 p.m. and sometime! he receives Saturday calls. "We re available to the people and that's what we re supposed to be." be said Newman said he believes the commissioners' pa diems should remain the same. Concerning salary, he favored the same pay for 1995. He would like to see vested retirement at 10 years rather than the current six years for commissioners. Regarding elected officials. Newman said. "I'm all for giving them all we can if the county can afford it" Commissioner-elect Rod Goe.iel said be agreed with Dosta about freezing the pa diems and keeping the compensation the same for this year. "I'm going to be taking a cut tn pay to take this job." said Goebel Commissioner-elect Linda Wzusoo said she also will be taking "a substantial wage reduction" and she ran for the position with the idea of what the salary war­ Bob Dwya, a Nashville citizen, said be fell the County Board should be making the salary decisions themselves: "do the Job they were elected k> do " Commissioners have the option of setting their own salaries or appointing a commission. "We've let the legislators hide from this for years, we've all been very critical of that. Congress at least is required to sn up there and annually deal with the question of its own pay, but we don't do that, we don't do it here or a: the slate level ..." be said. "It seems to me that what we are doing is letting the commissionas avoid some responsibility....!! occurs to me that the most important thing this commission can do is to enable the new board of commissioners to make the reforms that most of them say they would like to make," Dwya said. "Perhaps the method would be taking that base salary and increasing it to some level. Let's get rid of the pa diems and get rid of that eternal 28 cents pa mile for traipsing around the county..." Dwyer said his pet concern is compensation for county commissionas. There arc 27 states who don't pay their legislators a dime more than Barry County commissioners get paid, he said. With the exception of Kent County, every county around us has a smaller compensation for county commissionas, Dwya said "We've got to recognize that our operating system represents the worst scenario and Kalamazoo represents the best one. Kalamazoo does it by paying seven commissioners $7,200 each, he said, and no pa diems. "We can afford easily a county administrator system in this county... If the pa diems and mileage did not exist. Dwya and several others have said there would be a pool of about $40,000 that could he use toward hiring a county administrator. Dwya also noted that under the current system many commissioners charge mileage on their way to and from regular board meetings." "That would be the responsibility of (the county board) to decide bow to do it without the per diems...If they need to hire an administrator, an executive, promote Judy (Peterson) or whatever. That pool would be there so that you wouldn't be creating a policy decision for them which is your responsibility and right without providing them the method of carrying it out," Dwya said. Robert Picking, a member of the Compensation Commission, asked the audience if the extra $1.000 allotted for lhe county board chairman was a fair amount. Newman said it was and Wenger said it wasn't enough. Current County Board Chairman Orvin Moore was not present. Dwya vaxl he thinks the prosecutor and the county clerk are grossly underpaid. "I want us to go out and compete for the best we can get' Dwya said. "Not be in a situation where we re trying to get by and depend upon people like the prosecutor who enjoys his work very much, who will run for office, tolerate that abuse every four years and still work far that kind of money. So I think that that particular office is one that should be well looked at. "Any of us in this room who have walked into the clerk's office any time of the day or night in the last 10 years, whether it was Norval (Thala) or Nancy (Boersma) — that job is an extremely complicated job that requires all sorts of direction. It seems that every time the state government does something or every time county government does something the receptacle becomes Nancy Boersmas office. I think for the pressure and amount of work that we ask of the county cterk that’s a very modest figure and probably unfair." Dwya said. Serving on the Compensation Commission in addition to Chairman Fisher are Robert Picking, Pat Vaughn. Larry Raffia. Steve Esling. Cornelius Ezinga and Max Miner. who didn't attend this week's meeting. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1994 — Page 3 Central 4th-graders present ‘You Can Do It' The cast of "You Can Do HI* takes a bow after the qrornng performance lor Central Elementary students An afternoon performance was also grven by Emmalene McConnell's fourth grade class Mail carrier’s efforts save elderly local woman’s life by Nidi Hoffman Staff Water Ruby Hughes, an 82-year-old Hastings resident, has been kind to her letter carriers for more than 13 yean, giving them cool drinks in the summer and telling them use her bathroom Mail earner Lynn Blakely returned the favor Saturday. Nov. 19. when she probably saved Hughes life by rescuing her after she had fallen inside her home the night before and could not get up. Blakely said Hughes has become “like family" to her because of her kindness. "She s like a grandmother to us," Blakely said "She's been giving us water ard iced tea all the time for a long time." Blakely often checks in on Blakely when she is delivering tetters and on mat Saturday. she went to Hughes' home at about 2:24 p.m. Blakely said she knocked on the door and rang the doorbell. but there was no answer, just some muffled sounds coming from inside. She went to the front window to look inside lhe home, but the curtain was closed. Blakely tried the front and back doors, but found the two screen doors were locked "1 got kind of ctxicerned then." she said I thought. "Wait. Thai tsnl normal " Blakely went to lhe next door neighbor s home for help, she said. She and the neighbor returned to Hughes' home. knocked again and he*.d more sounds from inside. "I thought. Yep. She's in there. There's something wrong, " Blakely said. She med the neighbor s telephone io call the police and an ambulance When Officer George Winick arrived, they located an unlocked window and Wtmck lifted a neighbor boy up through it so the boy could enter the home and unlock the doors from the inside When the boy opened the door. Blakely and Wimck found Hughes lying on the living room floor. Wimck said Hughes had fallen down the night before and was not able to gel up again. Hughes had turned the heat in the home down to 50 degrees before she fell and the house was very cold. Blakely said Hughes had dragged an afghan off the couch to keep herself warm while she laid there, but Winick said she might have died if she had lam there much longer "If she had lain there another day. the heat was turned down so low. she might have had a problem with hypothermia." Winick said. Hughes was treated by lhe ambulance crew, but refused to go to the hospital. Blakely waited al the home until Hughes' relatives arrived to take care of her. She then left to finish her mail route. Blakely said she did not really think about what happened until afterward. "It was an exciting afternoon." six: sak~ "Scary too. It could have been worse." "Ruby is such a special person and a special fnend.' Blakely said. "I'm glad 1 was there and I could (help)." What??? A woman policeman? Certainly Jessica Rose, playing 'Sgt Nancy Sloan," (with microphone) tells "Ed" (far right) that everyone should work toward what ever career they want Whe. people choose careen, they should choose what they would like to do to make a living. If you are can team about the field you would like to be in. you should just "go for it.!" It's perfectly fine if a girl wants io grow up to be an architect and a boy sets his sights on becoming a chef. That's the message in a play named "You Can Do It" presented m Central Elementary students by lunmalcnc McConnell s fourth grade class Presented once in lhe morning and again in the afternoon last Tuesday, the play is centered on "Mrs. Carlson's" class room during career day for the students Several of the students present their ideas for their careers, with "Ed Weaselford" objecting to most of them, saying boys should only do "guy" things and women shouldn't do thing that men traditionally do, such as being a police officer. By the end of the play, the other students had shown Ed the error of his ways more than once. "Class, don’t let your ideas get in your way! Your body may keep you from doing certain things, like wrestling or being an astronaut. But don't let your mind keep you from following your dreams," said "James." In the cast, which starred students either in lhe morning or afternoon presentation, included: Laura Dipert/Libby Cassell as "Julie." Josiah Timmcmun/Jim Johnston as "Mike.” Nick Bracndlc/Luc Brehm as "Sport." Katie Hesteriy/Ashley Horn as "Glitter." Robin White/Heather Pion as "Mrs. Starshine," Emily Hoke/Daniclle Long as "Mrs. Carlson," Michelle Scott/Cotette Purockcr as "Crick :t Kaiser." Paul Downing/Sam Angie Dipp provides narration for the play "You Can Do It" presented by fourth graders at Central Elementary. Wallace as "Ed Weasclford." Jessica Rose as Sgt. Nancy Sloan," Jacob Rohe/Jcsae Doe as "James Sloan," Josh Milleson/Derck Burandt as "The Kid in lhe Front Row." Lonnie Rambin/Angie Dipp as "Other Classmates," and Angie Dipp as the Narrator. City looking at purchase of computers, equipment J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings City Council next month is expected to decide on the purchase of new computer equipment and softwear Oly Manager Howard Penrod outlined specifications of a system that he and Deputy City Manager Jeff Mansfield will recommend. The new system will be for the two officials offices and for the new admin­ istrative assistant's office after that person is hired. ’I belirvc this will get us started on the road to computenzing the city." Penrod sax! As for cost, which is expected to run just below $40,000. the city manager said it will not affect the general budget as much as council might think He said that the ex­ penditures in his office are not much more, perhaps about $5,000. than what was bud­ geted for by the city last June, before he was htred. Penrod said bids for the new computer equipment and softwear were sent out to eight companies and five were received Two of the companies, the Maple Valley Computer Center of Nashville and Michigan CAD. met the specifications. Penrod and Mansfield both said they pre­ fer what Michigan CAD has to offer, but council will review the bids and specifica­ tions before it makes its decision at its Dec. 12 meeting Mayor Mary l-ou Gray said the computer purchase is not something thought of only recently "This is the culmination of a kx of work by the Computer Committee, this didn't just happen overnight." she said In other business Monday night, the City Council: • Heard Councilman Joe Steams com­ ments on a proposal to have all houses in Hastings numbered so emergency personnel can identify them Blcam said he misunder­ stood the plan, thinking that only new houses would be required to get the num- bers He was told only new houses would be required io have the six-inch size. All other houses still would have to have numbers. • Announced that parking time limits for the downtown area would be suspended for all of December dunng the holiday season However, the city will continue to enforce violations of handicapped parking spaces and other illegal parking • Referred to the cily attorney a proposed ordinance that would provide rules and pro­ cedures for cily purchases and letting bids. • Tabled the sate of 4.4 acres of a railroad nght of way to Felpausch and the I-awrencc Realty Partnership for $5,060. • Approved an IMCA deferred compensa­ tion retirement program as an option for all city employees. Payments arc made by lhe employees and there is no cost to lhe city except for a $250 set-up fee. Gray said. "Il is something that would be advantageous to all employees. It s a won­ derful way to save, to shelter money • Agreed to have a letter written to the county about the issue of three parking spaces in front of the new Courts & Law Building The city favors replacing two spots used by police with two slots in a nearby lot. while the public parking spot on Church Street has been eliminated altogether The two spots used by police in front of the building will continue to be used by officers until the matter is settled • Discussed recent letters from the Hast­ ings Area Schools and the First Presbyterian Church on the proposed Maple Ridge His­ tone District The schools say they don t want Central Elementary and the junior high included in the district. The Presbyterian Church wants to he in it. It was noted that a pub Ik. hearing on the proposed histone district ordinance will be held sometime early next year and the mat­ ters can be brought up then. “1 believe this will get us started on the mad to computerizing the city," Howard Penrod. Gty Manafer MADD will give away red ribbons during Saturday parade Angie Dipp provides narration for the play "You Can Do It" presented by fourth graders at Central Elementary. Three law enforcement agencies in Barry County helped the County chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving kick-off the county's Project Red Ribbon campaign recently to encourage everyone to tie a red nbbon to a visfcle location on their vehicle Io serve as a reminder to dove sober Tying the ribbons with MADD Vice President lone Wymer. President Don Rose and Treasurer Mickey Cousino are State Pohce Trooper Terry Klotz, Patrolman George Winick of the Hastings City Police and Deputy Tony Stein of the County Sheriffs Department MADD members and volunteers will be distributing red ribbons at the Christmas parade in Hastings Saturday afternoon �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1994 Letters Hospice is alternative to assisted suicide To The Editor: In the wake of one more Dr. Jack Kevorkian assisted suicide. I feel compelled to tell other* about hospice care: The ■‘other" option. Mans people support lhe idea of assisted suicide because they rightly feel no one should have to suffer cxcruciatinir pain. They also are horrified by the thought that they or their lov­ ed ones might spend their last days of life in a sterile intensive care unit, unable to talk or to move, while machines nourish and breathe for them. Many of those who support assisted suicide are unaware that the killing of oneself, with or without assistance, is not the only alternative to pain or high-tech medical intervention. They are unaware that they have the option ol hospice Hospice care values life and bel»~ > death is a natural part of life. Hospwx neither hastens or postpones dcatn Hospice believes that everyone has the right to refuse unwanted medical intervention in order to allow death to occur naturally Hospice believe* no one should die in pain. With hospice care, pain and other symptoms can be managed so that the terminally ill can be comfortable and enjoy quality of life. In addition to relieving physical distress, hospice s highly qualified, caring profes sionals are trained to relieve emotional and spiritual discomforts so that people can live life to the fullest and die with dignity The family is an integral part of hospice care. Hospice provides support for the entire family while a loved one is dying and during the gnevmg period. Hospice care is available 24 hours a day every day. Most hospice patients are able to live at home, in comfortable and familiar sur­ roundings with their loved ones. Hospice pro­ gram* also have residential options for pa­ tients who cannot remain at home. Hospice accepts patients without regard to age, sex. nationality, race, creed, sexual orientation, disability, diagnosis or ability to pay. Hospice care is covered by Medicare. Medicaid. Blue Cross and most commercial insurers and HMOs. Barry Community Hospice, in addition to raising funds, receives United Way dollars, memorials and donations to cover the care of patients who are uninsured. The Michigan Hospice Organization represents 96 programs in Michigan. Rather than supporting legislation legaliz­ ing agisted suicide, lhe Michigan Hospice Organization supports legislation that requires education to address pan and symptom con­ trol and holistic, supportive care for those with terminal illness and their families. The Michigan Hospice Organization also supports reform that requires the health care community to inform everyone with a ter­ minal diagnosis about hospice services. Hospice believes everyone has the right to self-determination When people are aware of all their options, and know what hospice care has to offer, they and their families can make *" informed decision and choice about how they wish to spend the remainder of their live*. Deb Winkler Barry Community Hospice Delton alternative ed bazaar a success 7b The Editor: Th.- Delton Kellogg Sundown Alternative High School appreciates everyone who supported the annual Delton Christmas Bazaar Nov. 19. This year was our first year to participate in the bazaar We earned some and learned lots Those who enjoyed our but spiced mulled cider may have picked up lhe first recipe that contained two small errors The correct recipe calls for: I gallon cider, 20 whole doves, 4 cinnamon sticks. 1 cup orange juice, I cup pineapple juice. S6 cup brown sugar, U teas poon cardamom and 10 whole allspice, Dissolve the sugar in one cup of hot water. and add the cider and fruit juke*. Tie spaces in cheese cloth, add to liquids. Heat until it's hot. Make* IS. eight-ounce servings Jenny Reed, student Raymond W. Foster, instructor Delton CONGRESSMAN Com Let’s not forget the plight of our POWs 7b The Editor: It is National Empowerment Television's first birthday NET has been on the air only one year and is worldwide and across the U.S a most enormous power, a loud wake-up call We have had a "deliverence" in our government. NET can accept a heavy percen­ tage of the responsibility. NET has had one of the greatest formats. Their hosts, guests and call-ins across the na­ tion (1-800-5.000-N.E.T ) have "changed the picture" by returning our government to its rightful owners! Now. it is time to return our POWs from Vietnam. There have been several programs and guests who say there are over 700 U.S.A POW's still in prisons in Vietnam. Many have reported seeing these servicemen across that country since 1989 and sooner I have a dear friend whose son was taken captive with other pilots from a downed helicopter 22 year* ago He was 22. Hu of­ ficers in charge ordered the pilots to fly party supplies through the war zone activity. The officer* often had parties and it was their habit to put those beneath them in jeopardy by fly­ ing in the drinks and drugs. Pilots on commercial air line* have discuss­ ed how they too. were ordered to fly party supplies on helicopters into the war zone* - by the orders of officers. A red flag goes up when reports divulge the condition of veteran's hospitals across the nation It is clear that our servicemen have been abandoned for many year* in various ways. This information sparks a deep inner power within - a desire that words cannot find - a mission, if you will. Why would anyone think of signing up to protect our nation if they are ‘Joo’ was thoughtful during tragedy 7b The Editor: I wan: to write this in regard to a Hastings man who helped my family tremendously the day after Thanksgiving: 1 was at the laundromat doing laundry when their phone rang. My wife was on the phone. daughter's dog. Jasmine, had been hit by a The man who helped us obviously was not the man who hit our dog He was driving in front of the person who did. The man who helped us (we'll call him "Joe") saw Jasmine running toward our street (E. State by Felpausch). along with our kids and friends of looked in his rear-view mirror and saw the car behind him hit Jasmine with both tires and the driver did not stop. "Joe" went around the block, picked up Jasmine with my step- on Green Street where Jasmine was pronounc- The GATT Agreement On November 29th. Congress is scheduled to vote on the Uruguay Round of GATT (the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade). We've been exporting and importing under GATT rules since its establishment m 1941 GATT has been amended seven times. expan ding international trade. The 123 nations under GATT account for 80 percent of world trade The latest GATT agreement, the Uruguay Round, makes four significant changes First, the Uruguay Round will reduce tariffs and other trade barrier* by an average of 33 percent over the next ten year*. This will reduce tariffs worldwide by an estimated $200 billion a year and could in­ crease U.S. output by ts much as $16,000 for each family of four Second, the Uruguay Round - for the first time — will require other GATT member countries io proleci our patents, trademarks and txher intellectual property. Today, many U.S. patents and trademarks are sywmatrally stolen and used by foreign producer* in competition with U.S. businesses. Third, the Uruguay Round — for the first time — con­ tains guidelines and protection for trade in services The U.S. is by fas tee world's largest provider of service*. Industrie* such a* banking, investment services, entertainment, insurance, and transportation are expected to add U.S. job* a* a result Finally, many have questioned the establishment of the World Trade Organization that attempts to provide a forum for future trade negotiations and would replace the current dispute resolution mechanisms under GATT. Additional quest ions are raised b* the bill that's been introduced in Congress to imple­ ment GATT. The agreement isa't as good as it should be. but if we can make changes in the " implementing language" it may very well be better than the current agreement H.R. SI 10. drafted by the Administration and the preelection congressional leadership, contains a number of suspicious and wasteful item.-. Because none of these things are required by GATT. I've been supporting an effort to rewrite H.R. SI 10 to take out pork and farorabie treatment for entities like the Washington Port. We need to make the imptemeatmg language fair for such mdustne* as textiles and agriculture. We also need to protect our sovereignty and allow Congress to initiate U.S. withdrawal from GATT with a six month notice. Finally, the President should agree not to Nock modifications made next year by a Republican Congress. One of my major concerns is that we need to assure more and better job* for Americans The U.S. ts the world's largest exporter. A* we look at changes to improve this country's productivity and trade, we must understand the nature of the beast that we're dealing with. Other countries are now takitg away some of our markets and competjtiw is getting tougher. Joe and I were hoiked up by phone when he told me lhe news. He then brought the three children home, where we were very thankful for his good citizenship. At the same time, we were extremely mad at the driver who was not paying attention and didn't stop For all we know, it could have been one of the kids. We couldn't have thanked "Joe” enough when he was leaving but still thought it was necessary to write this letter, hoping he sees it and realizes that on the day after Thanksgiv­ ing, we were very grateful for his good citizenship, and hope that more people become like him. The Brown and Randall families Hastings Write us a. an cpHon or a point ol «tow on mtyacta of cunant general taxB Ml 49058 Letters not backed up or honored when they're very ill or in prison? We must do whatever is needed to care for those who put their lives in great tribulation to keep our great nation free 'Unforgettable Faces" is the title of the book written with drawings by Shary Aumcnt 1972. She wrote articles for many magazines in the U.S. and other countries. This book consists of servicemen from across our na non, POWs still held in Southeast Asia. Spec. 5. his name is Rick, was missing in action November 1969. The beautiful draw ing shows a wonderful face a very thoughtful and unselfish, active and caring young man. The amazing thing about this 216-page book: All of these servicemen, from many branches of the service were all very special, top notch young men. They ail joined the set vice to benefit the U.S. and give of themselves to our nation They all felt it was Pitotohad by Hastta^s laaif, tote. * Ov—or Ot J-Ad Graphcs Inc. 1062N aroedtroy Hwangs. Ml 48056-0802 (81C) 845-8554 MnMn Jneote **7*wl*rtt •Murw John J*cs8s Vic* Pr**ad*ft Sscrstory • NEWSROOM • DomdTtotfig (Ed*r; Elaine Gilbert (Ansom Editor) Nek Hoffman Jean GaBup Sharon Mttar Margaret Fowler BatanQM Teraaa TL Stonzafcarton • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiaaaAad *a accepted Monday trough f>«My 8 a in * 530p.m.. Saturday 8 am - Noon ScottOmmen Dents* Howel Jerry Johnson Phyla Bower* Subecriptlea Rates: 513 per year* Barry Coaly $15 per year r adpnng court*** $16.50 per ysr elsewhere POSTMASTER Send addree* change* to: P.0 Boa B Hasengs. Ml 40058-0602 Second Oese “oetage Part at itortngs. Ml 49058 (USES *'7«0) Julia Abell Freeport Kid* were impressive at rock concert To The Editor: There has been a lot said about our young people hanging out around downtown This last weekend. 1 had an opportunity to be involved with a concert showcase that was held it the Barry County fairgrounds. I would like to make a few comments. First, this was pul on to give the young peo­ ple a place to go for the evening and have some fun. There was no alcohol served, only pop and hex dogs. There was security, and overall the people who attended were well behaved. The groups that played gave a good show and I thank them for the way they conducted themselves Jim Haynes, of Manufacturers Group, who sponsored the event, did an ex­ cellent job putting it together on such short notice. cert in January. I believe that this one will be even better What impressed me about the young people who atiendeu was their willingness to stay and help clean up afterward. Many wanted to know if there was anything they could do to help at the next one. I think that when people are to quick to jump on the young people for what they don't do. give credit for what they do well, and maybe we would have fewer problems. It's too bad that with all these millions of dollars being spent on everything except our young, we still in Barry County have no place for our young to go and have fun. It doesn't take a lot of money, but it does take someone who cares. So the next time, instead of complaining about what the kids are doing, take some time to think about why they're doing what they In closing. I thank all the people who were involved, and as one band member said to me as they were leaving. "Cool Dude! " Larry (Bonner) Lippert Hastings Know Your Legislators U.S. Senate Donald Rlegle, Democrat. 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building. Washington D C. 20610, phone (202) 224-4822. District office: 110 Michigan Ave. NW. Room 716, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2532. Brad Miler, Carl Levin, Democrat, Russel Senate Office Building. Washington O.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221 District office: 110 MicNgan Ave , Federal Building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick Tormele. regional representative U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple, Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515, phono (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, district representative. 42 W. 10th St . Holland. Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District, (Irving, Carlton, Woodland, Rutland, Hastings and Castleton townships, the city ol Hastings, the upper two-thirds of Hope Township end a tiny portion of Baltimore Townsltip), 1526 Longworth House Office Building, Washingion D C. 2C515, phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Bulging. Grand Rapxls. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove. Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909 phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Barry County). Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036. Lansing, Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all ol Barry County), Michigan House of Representatives. State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing, Mich 48909, phone (517) 373-0842 HastingsBaNNER Devotrd to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 their duty Nothing that anyone here in the U.S. has suffered can compare to the suffering of these men in this far-a-way nation in Asia. Without taking more lives, let's bring them home now The word in the Bible speaks "Whatever is right, you shall do it. not to is a sin." Whatever it takes (not more lives). This is a deep burden, or mission, which those of us who are very dedicated (very stubborn) with the power from God will make our energy felt Korea. Southeast Asia or where ever our POWs are. the time is now to bring them home Drafted into the service and abandoned by our government in Washington - this speaks loudly. 17 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1994 — Page 5 Three blood drives slated in December The Barn Count) chapter of the American Red Crms will have three blood drives in December, beginning today The first will be from 9 a m to 3 p.m Thursday, Dec I. at Maple Valley High School The goal will be 125 pints, with near­ ly all of the donors high school students, under the supervision of Chns Ricketts "Those of us here at the Red Cross office take our hats off to Mr. R>cketts and his students." said Executive Director Karen Despres LEGAL NOTICES: Common Council met in regulor session in the City Holl. Council Chambers. Hosting*. Mkhigon on Monday November 14. 1994 at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Mary Lou Gray presiding. 1 Present at roll coll wore members Campbell. Gray. Hawkins. Ketchum Moy Josperse. White. 3 Pledge to hog 3. Moved by White, supported by May that the minute* of October 24. 1994 meeting be approved o* sent Yeo* All. Absent One Carried. 4. Mark Felpousch presented Mayor Gray with on award lor the 1994 Distinguished Koop Michigan Beautiful for the DOA. which were presented October 6 and 7 in Alpena *. Invoke* Election Worker*.11 792 50 Callender t Dornbos Inc1.617.50 General Alum * Chemical.2.096.03 Brian* Pointing and Wallpaper 1.600.00 Siegel Hudson Geel Fisher.. ....................1.130.90 AT6T 1.905.13 Ooim 1.799.00 DVT Electric Inc-................................................2.675.00 Hasting* Sanitary Service1.079.00 National Casualty Co-.................................... 1.100.00 Mich Dep ol Public Health1,103 90 Totos Hectwtg„.2.496.25 Siegel Concrete 26.040.90 Wolverine Paving3.074.64 Consumer* Power 1.399.20 Moved by Brower supported by Campbell that lhe above invokes bo approved. Yeas: Brower, Wh.te Josperse Moy. Ketchum. Hawkins. Gray. Campbell Absent Bloom Carried. 6 Moved by Brower, supported by White that the invoice* from Haviland for II .405.30 and Dore and Associate* lor 155.900. removed from regular invoice* be approved Yeas: Ctmpboh. Gray Hawk ms Moy Josperse White Brower Absent Bloom Noy Ketchum or Dore and Associates Abstained Ketchum on Haviland. Carried. 7 Moved by Josperse. supported by Moy that the following consent items bo received and plac­ ed on file A Minutes of Barry County Control Despatch 9/22-94 B. Minute* of Technical Advisory Committee 9/36/94. C Minutes of Hosting* Library Board 10/3/94. D Minute* of Airport Commision 9/14/94 and 10/12/94 E Minute* of Mopte Ridge Historic Distrkt Study Committee 10/26/94 and 11/3/94. F Minutes of Planning Commission 11/7/94. G R*co»v* Hasting* City Building Report lor Oc labor 1994. H Announcement — Mayor Exchange Day wHh Dowog.c 5/17/95 in Hastings: 5/24/94 in DTM^£wmunkc*io.' from MML rw: standing J. Communication from / Attorney Re: Americable October 27 1994 K. L otter from Edi^often Property Committee of HASS doted 10 26 94 L Letter from Hosting* Lion* Club — for annual Christmas Parade 12/3/94 at 3 00 p.m. M. Letter from Todd ond Dobra Kioniol re: Historic District. N. Announcement of recreation grant statu* from DNR 11 /4/94 (Community Forestry Grant). O Receive September Trial Balances. P lap* of 11/3/94 Historic District Study Com miftee meeting to be shown 11/14/94 after regular Yea*. Alt. Absent: One Carried. 8 Moved by Campbell supported by Jaspers* that item O of consent items. Traffic Control Order *141. effective for 90 day*, and ha* expired, con­ cerning parking m front of the Court* and Low Buildtng bo referred to the Manage" for recommendation* at the next meeting. Yea*. All. Absent Ono Carried 9. Moved by Campbell, supported by White that the resolution to adopt Benefit Program E for Rottree* bo approved. Yea* Brower. White. Josperse. May. Ketchum. Gray. Campbell. Abs­ tained Howktos Abeent: Risam. Carried 10. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Moy that th* consideration of Chapter 9. Numbering ol Budding, bo referred to lhe City Attorney to report bock with suggestion* on size of numbers and en­ forcement. Yeas: AM. Absent One. Carried. 11 Moved by Campbelt supported by Hawkins that th* proclamation for American Education Week Nu.ember 13-19. bo received Yeas AH Absent One. Carried. 12. Moved by Jaspsorse, supported by May that Frank Campbell bo designated a* legislative coor­ dmotor for 1995 Yoe* AH absent Ono Carried 13. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that Stephanie Fekkas bo appointed a* Assistant City Attorney. Yeas: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 14. Moved by Jaspers*. supported by Ketchum Mat the ted for a 1995 Aortal Uft Truck go to foe low bld of 321.411.65 to Ronner Ford. Four bid* wore received and ano from Bill Sotf did not meet specihcoNon* Yea* Gray. Hawk ms. Ketchum. jasp*cs* rvnir* erowor. nay*, uempoet', may. Carried 15. Moved by May. supported by Brewer that the agreement with Admiral Petroleum to place test well* on City right of way. with additional suggo*Non* under paragraph 5 added and spocificoNons of the right ol way. bo approved os recommended by the Crfy Atsamoy Yeas Aft Absent: Ono. Carried. 16. Moved by Wfwro supported by Ketchum that the bid for the ADA transition pfon be awarded to ADA in Acton for $1.450 per Ihok proposed scope of services ond City Manager to chock into throe addhtonol tots not on list. Yoae: All Abeent: Ono. Carried. 17 Ntevod by Josperse supported by May that th* addttionol cost to th* City to tower the Hanover Vdlog* PUD off sit* sanitary sewer an additional two feet tor 1 450 feet of sewer at 66.55 per hnoU foot for o difforenc* of >9.661.25 bo appravrd from the Water Fund. Yeo* Brower. White. Josperse. May Ketchum Hawk ms . Gray . Campbell Absent Bteom. Carried 16. Moved by Campbell supported by May that the *xcu*e of Councilman 6team be approved Yeas All Absent Ono Corned 19 City Manager Penrod tote council he would like their gooh and objectives turned in soon 20 Director of Public Services report The DPS hmm completed the water moin construction on West Grand, fimshed cleaning catch basins in all word*, dosed th* porks and prepared them for wmtor replaced O section of samtory sewer mom on E. William St. that wo* crushed, flushed and repaired fir* hydrant* graded grovel street*, began foof pickup on November 1 and ar* cur­ rently tn fourth word. They will continue leaf pickup ond make o second pos* duo to the delay in trees tosmg fhek Moves Will be putting up downtown Christmas decoration* the week of November 21 and begin root removal and preven­ tative sanitary sewer momienance for this year ond begin pointing cwte mointenanc* of pork playground equipment and pork building o* weotimr oltow* 21. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the City Manager and Director of Public Services work with the Chamber of Commerce in their pro­ ject to refurbish, repair and reploco welcome signs at the entrance* to the City, per request from Oli Bundy. Hasting* Area Chamber of Commerce. Yea* All Absent One. Corned 72 The request *rO™ City Manager for th* approval of a pay range for an Administrative Assistant Secretory wo* discussed ol length Manager Penrod stated that there hove been 77 applicant* ond interviews will be th* end ol November and hove someone on board by mid December He recommended o pay ol 19.60 to 112 per hour or 120.000 to 125.000 per year Coun cilmon Campbell said he hod a problem with star ting someone at 112 per hour He stated he oppo* ed the Charter because of the cost of o new form of Cremment and was against spending the money an assistant. The City already purchased a cor. ond added to hi* budget for additional furniture. A Deputy Manager was also named. Ho didn’t feel on administrative assistant was needed. The Manager stated that he did not want tc train an en­ try level person. Ho needed a person who could manage a computer network, do budget* newsletter* and confidential work. This would run around 113 to 116.000 additional for the balance of the year Councilporson Ketchum sold she would bo receptive in the next budget year, but not this yeor. She couldn t justify this year a* it was an un­ budgeted expenditure and 17.00 on hour for 24 hours a wook was budget for that. Councilperson White asked if part could be from the Water Fund as the Director of Public Services would bo also us­ ing this person. Manager said some could but not 90%. Councilman May stated that the Charter wo* approved in November 93 whkh adopted a now form of government ond wo should go with hi* decision Mayor Gray concurred. Councilman Jaspers* wo* also in favor. The City expects a lot of the City Manager and wo hove far les* people than other cities. He should not hove to shore per­ sonnel with other departments. Wo need more now but the cost will level out. Wo are asking a lot and exporting a lot. Moved by May supported by Josperse that the pay range of 19.60 to 112 per hour for an Ad­ ministrative Assistant Secretary ond job doecrip Non be approved, 'teas: Gray. Hawkins. May. Josperse White. Noys: Campbell. Ketchum. Brower Absent: Bloom Carried 23. Moved by Moy. supported by Brower that the opinion of the City Attorney regarding the CableAccos* Committee spending the money for equipment bo the some as the normol process for bills Under the 11.000 approved by the City Manager and over 11.000 goes to council. Yoos All. Absent: One. Carried. 24. Councilmon Campbell asked If workshops were needed in the future could they be scheduled either later or on on off council night o* he is unabte to got to the earlier one* because of hi* job. City Manager stated that he would try to hove two w*ek* notke and council could set the time 25 Moved by May. supportel by Campboll to ad toum at 9:30 p.m. Rood and approved Mayor. Mary Lou Gray •• Sharon Vickery . City Clerk (12/1) The second area drive will be on the follow ing Monday. Dec. 5. from I to 7 p.m. at i.»e Middleville Baptist Church. It will be the first ever Rotary-Lions challenge, and the public­ can donate for thier preferred service organization The goal is 75 pints. Despres said. "Challenge drives arc always a lot of fun. as well as very productive." The third drive will be from I to 7 p.m. Wednesday. Dec 14. at a new site in Hastings — the Emmanuel Episcopal Church at 315 W. Center St . on the northwest comer of the in­ tersection of Center and Broadway The goal for this drive is 100 pints. • ‘This is the second new drive site we have acquired this year, and we are looking for­ ward to having a very successful drive.’’ Despres said. The director noted that the national blood supplies are at the critical stage For the cur­ rent fiscal year, which started last July 1, the Red Cross overall is 20.000 pints below goal. "This, of course, means that if someone you know and love needs blood, it may not be available." Depres said. "Please keep in mind during this season of giving that there is nothing in the world more generous than to give another chance at life." Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably good health and hasn't contributed within 56 days of the drive date, is eligible to donate. "Please, everyone, join us at one of these drives." Despres said "Help us to save lives. There will be an increase in the demand for blood during the holidays. There always is. and with blood supplies already low. we real­ ly need the support." The Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross is a member agency of the Barry County United Way Legal Notices NOTICE TO Lorry Jam** Hol* Jr n/k/o Brian Po*t*mo Socks* Security No 376-76-5326 IASI KNOWN ADDRESS 2453 Patterson Rood. $h*lbyvill* Mi 49344 and 3629 S Pattwson Rood Sfwfbyv.il* Ml 49344 A paternity complaint ho* boon filed against you in th* Barry County Circuit Court. Hasting*. Michigan, alleging you or* th* father of o certain child in Deportment of Social Services vs. lorry James Hate Jr . m Me 94-377 DP A hearing to arraign and determin* paternity !km b**n sat for December 29. 1994 at 6:00 a m. Failure io appear will result in a Default Judgment against you finding you to be th* father with child Hastings students collecting coats Ere Sorenson, president ol the Hastings High School Student Council, presents Barry County Commission on Aging Director Tammy Pennington (center) with a coat as part of the Student Councils colection of winter coats for the needy, which will conclude Dec. 5. Looking on are Student Council Vice President Molly Arnold (far left) Secretary Sarah McKeough and Ten Schneider of SAFE Place (far right) The rec'nients are Barry County United Way agencies . Elementary library report given J-Ad Graphics News Service The Hastings Area School Sy.tcm library is alive and well, and in the process of change. A report by Librarian Ruth Hill al a recent Board of Education meeting showed that the facilities arc growing with the times. The elementary libraries served 1.566 students with 60,000 books in the 1993-94 school year. Hill said. At Pleasantview Elementary, 170 new books have been added in the last year. CD ROMs are being put on line in each library for lhe children to learn how to access materials, she said. Al Southeastern, 330 new book titles were added, and at that school, reorganizing the library is a goal for lhe staff. Becoming computerized is also a long term goal, with all of lhe libraries eventually becoming part of the computer network. Hill said. At Central, two Macintosh computers with CD ROMs were installed and the library aides given computer instruction so they can help the students with the use of ibe CDs. More training is needed in basic computer technology, Hill continued. The Central library was reorganized last summer and 400 titles added this year. Hill recognized the Parent Teacher Organization al Northeastern Elementary for aiding in the growth of its library. “Thanks to $3,000 from the PTO. more than 500 titles were added this year." she said. Lack of space is a concern at Northeastern, as it is with most of the libraries, she said. However, they are working on electronic research access. The elementary library facilities arc staffed by one professional librarian, four aides, and 26 parent volunteers. Hill said, and all studen's visit weekly. While new technology has expanded their knowledge. Hill still takes the traditional approach occasionally, and reads stories to the children. SchHw THE INTEREST RATE 0\ OUR NEW CD WORKS LIKE THIS. Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Countryside Drywall • Fl** EstkMtM • Fully Insured Steve Leary 759-3750 • NOTICE • The Berry County Board of Commisjionen 13 acceptlng applications from interested citizens for various boards and commissions appointed by the Board of Commissioners. Some of these boards and com­ missions are Road Commission. Parks & Recreation Board. 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After 18 months, your Step Up CD will automatically renew Into a regular 18 month fixed rate CD. A penalty may be imposed for early withdrawal. fastings (Hitg Safe and sound since 1886 MEMBER FDIC �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 1. 1994 Leadership campers talk to Rotary Club Other students who were at the camp included (from left) Joe Edger. Alex Vos Melissa Schreiner. Adam Gee. Jenni Warren. Ken Rose. Lindsey Prtlelkon and Aaron Schantz ’ATTEND SERVICES CO. IAUY OF CHURCH PLEASANTS JEW FAMILY CHIRCH. 2601 Lacey Rota Dowling. Ml 49050 Pastor Stephen Wright <6I6> 758 3021 church phone. (616) 945-92(1) 9 W i m . Sunday School 11 00 AedneUnys Nineteen Hastings High School students who were participants tn this year Youth leadership Camp attended the Hastings Rotary (Tub's meeting Monday The camp, which is held at the YMCA camp ini Algonquin Lake. is a joint project between lhe YMCA and the Rotary Pus year s activities were held l-riday through Sunday. Sept. 16 to 18. This is the second year the camp has been put on Students were put through different physical activities and got to listen to speakers from the community give presentations on leadership "They just had a real introduction to what the stress and strain of their future lives may be like." said Rotanan Patricia Woods. Several students spoke at the meeting about their experiences at the camp. All said they enjoyed it and learned a lot The students were divided into two groups at the camp to come up with ideas for projects they would like the Rotary to start for teenagers. Aaron Baker and Jon Jacobs presented their groups idea, which is to create a shadowing" program where high school students would get to spend a day with a person who is working in a career field they are interested in. Aaron Schantz presented his group's project idea, which is for a carnival. The carnival would provide an evening out for area families and any money raised would be donated to Love Inc., he said. Jon Jacobs (left) and Aaron Baker addressed the Rotarians about their idea for a ‘shadowing’ program for high school students to spend a day with a working aduk. HASTINGS AREA FELLOWSHIP. 2750 Wall Lata Rd Jeffrey A Arnett. Piator Church office phone 948-2549 10 45 Program time 9 30 am Wednesday evening GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. 239 E North St . Michael Anton. Dec 4 ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH. 805 S. Jefferson 100 ata 10 45 a in Hoiy QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M-79 700 (616) 645-9392 Sunday School iO HASTINGS SEYENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHIRCH, 9(M 986-2170 Com INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF Bring lhe whole family. 4 OtM JO ttnmtov Cwtao Reh 8 00 NA Wedne*dav Dec 7 - 10 00 Wordwtacher*. 6 00 Su^ Among the students who perticipeted at the Youth Leadership Camp were (from left) Chris Norris, Jon Jacobs. Brooke Ulrich. Jenny Dukes. Misha Neil Aaron Baker. Anne Burghdoff, Chris Johnson. John DeWitt. Kevin Huber and Aleisha Miller. Saturday icrviccs are 945-2361 lor Prayer to Bo* 63. Waning*. MI 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLK'AN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd . Hasting*. Ml 49058 Father Gale Johnson Vicar Phone 623-2050 (Dehcn) after 6 p m Tuesday*. LAKE ODESSA - Roger W. Smith, 61. of Lake Odessa, passed away unexpectedly on Friday. November 23, 1994 at his residence. He was born on July 13,1933 in Ionia Coun­ ty, the son of Calvin and Stella (Carter) Smith. 18MA P i BMe School. 1030 a BRHHRKN CHIRCH meet* Hasting* Ru* Sarver. Pastor Emeritus 945 ®224 Santa; Ser ASSEMBLY HASTINGS GOD. 1674 Went Stale OF 945-2361 for Rond. WOOOCBOVk BSlITHBkS CBBtsnas parish. tut Coat* Grove Road. Pbaot Ben Her- CHURCH. ■OHl UNITED METHODIST 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 3185 N Broadway Litchfield Phone (Woodland. 367-4061 or Darlene Pickard. 945 59'4 Worship Serves* Sunday. 9 00 am and 11 00 a m . H Rd . Hatting* Men • OF GOD. 502 E Bond, Hasting* FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 948-8004 HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Hasting. Michigan. G Kent Keller. Pa**.* Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Sunday — 9 30 and II 00 Morning Wontap School Ctene* for all afn. 10:30 Ref-rihments and Fritowstap in the Church. Monday. Dec 5 - 5:00 Circles t and 7 meeting to ride the Holly Trolley afterward* meet at 945-5365 CALVARY TEMPI CHVKH Ktcnpfc. 945 9116. 6:30 pm Dec 4th — The Jc*u» Fiim video (first Stator Kevm Shortey Dec 7- 9 JO Curie I. «the home riBath Buriholder. 12 JO Curie J rturrt Sunday School lOOOa age*. 11:00 am. Morning Wontap ter* ice. Program Fwtaoned Chntinm* . 6:00 Circle — 7 00 p CEDAR CHEEK BIBLE. C edar 7W pi Houseman l<H»a« . War H OF THE N AZARENE, 1716 North Broad NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville way Randall School Hour. II 00 a m Morning Children The Church Page is Paid for by The Heatings Banner, the Churches end these local Businesses: HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH, corner Bufford W Coe. Pa*tor Margaret Hollenbeck. Director of Christian Education Church phone (616) 945-9574 Barner frac building 1100 a m M> Hi A Sr-Hi Youth 5 00 p.m.. Second thru Sixth Grade 6 00 p HASTINGS MVWQt a LOAN, FA Harting. and Lake Odessa WMN FUNKBAi. HOMK Hastings Night for all age* Saturday. Dec 3 — Church float in Hatting* Chnstma* Parade 2 00 p m Sun- Advent -- Live Nativity on Court FL1XFAB IMCOftPOftATW Saturday. Dec 9 and 10. Confirm* NATIONAL BANK OF HASTINGS Member F O I C- TIM HASTINGS IANNIR ANO MMINMB <952 N Broadway - Heating, •OSLIY PHARMACY "Pmcnpjion. -118S Mlem — 94SJ429 HASTINGS MANUFACTURING CO. Hubnfli. MtchtgAn Sunday of Advent Tue*day. Dec 13 — Hi-Nooner* Puduck Program Women Luncheon Program 12 00 noon. Family Night Dinner and Ct • tvimav Program ft 00 p m SUPPORT GROUPS V IP . (Visually Impaired Person*i 9 30 a m first Friday of month Anonymou> 12 00 Soon Monday. Thursday v. Al-Anon 12 30 HASTINGS FWM GLASS PBOOUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Rd — Haat.rtgs Mch.gan the Untied States Army during the Korean Conflict. He married Kay Williams Cross on January 19. 1980 in Lake Odessa Mr Smith lived and fanned in rhe uake Odessa area most of his life. He also was employed at Oldsmobile in Lansing for 24 years, retiring in 1988. He was a member of the National Rifle Association. Surviving are his wife, Kay; ore son, Steven Smith of Lake Odessa: three daughter* Karen Smith of Woodland, Mrs. Junior (Lori) Root of Lake Odessa and Mrs. Sonny (Lisa) Laney of Hastings; step-children, Jeff (Brenda) Cross of Lake Odessa and Mrs Kevin (Jody) Brodbeck of Woodland; grandchildren, Steven Smith, Jr., Calla Smith, Kendra Root, Nathaniel Root. Amanda Laney, Tyler Laney, Kory, Kyle and Kasey Brodbeck; four brothers, Kenneth (Doris) Smith of Sunfield, Carlton (Evelyn) Smith of Park Lake, Calvin and Alice Smith of Ohio, Thomas and Doreen Smith of Clarksvil­ le; five sisters. Mrs. Dayton (Beverly) Town­ send of Bath, Mrs Michael (Delia) Kulak of Cedar Springs, Mrs. Douglas (Donna) Green of Reed City, Mrs Raymond (Mary) Dykhouse of Lake Odessa and Elaine Smith of Lake Odessa, sister-in-law Vicki Vine of Lansing. Preceding him in death were his parents and one sister, Elizabeth. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday, November 30, at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend George Speas officiating. Burial was at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Pennock Hospital HASTINGS - Mrs Margaret Astie. 85, of Nashville Road. Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 1994 at Thornapple Manor. Funeral services will be held at 10:00a.m. Friday, December 2,1994 at the Wren Funeral Visitation will be Thursday, December 1. 1994, 74p.m. al die Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimen Disease Foundation F Radford H. Stidham DELTON - Radford H. Stidham. 84, of Delton. pasied awiy on Saturday, November 12, 1994 at Holmes Hospital in Melbourne, Florida. He was born on July 25. 1910 io Vina, Alabama. He married Loll Daniel ca February 23, 1934 and the two of them moved Io Heat­ ings in 1931. For many yean Mr. Stidham worked for Hastings Ice and Fuel and later became owner and opentor of Stidham Gravel Comapny. Rad was a former member of the Delton and Hastings Monee Lodge. He waa an active member of the Barry County Conservation Club tril the Rockford Sportsman Club He was an alternate director and club repraenutive of the Michigan United Conservation Club He loved to bum. fish and had a great concern for our environment He is survived by his wife, Lois, son and daughter-in-law. Rush and Celia Stidham of Freeport; grandson, John Stidham, two grand­ daughters, three step-granddaughters and one step great-grandson; three sisters, Ruth, Jimmie Lee and Camb all of Alabama; several Rid and Lois had recently told their home on Will Lake in Delton to nuke Malabar, Florida their permanent home. Lois will continue to host of friends and Lois expresses deepest appreciation to you all on their behalf. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of ones* choice. can of worship tervice over WBCH FM-AM at 10 30 a m SUNDAYS WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHIRCH NIGHT - Children 1 Anuoymnn 7 30 p m Thursdays 338 — 9 15 a m Thursdays f _______ RidiardJ. Taggart ' " Margaret Artie Hastings Lions Club Pancake Breakfast Saturday, December 3rd 6:S0a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at McDonald's in Hastings For every pancake and sausage breakfast that is ordered, *1.00 will be donated to the Lions Club Lions members will be serving, doing clean-up and be available to answer any questions you may have about the Lions Club. The Breakfast proceeds will be used for ‘ocal projects. [ MELVINDALE - Richard J. Taggart, 43, at Melvindale and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Wednesday, November 23, 1994 at Oakland Hospital in Dearborn. He was born on May 3. 1951 the son of Manin arxl Dolores (Gallup) Taggart. He attended school in Hastings and Grand Rapida. He married Brenda Arc hey on June 18, 1988. Mr. Taggart had worked as a deisel mechan­ ic most of his life and was currently employed at TO in Melvindale. Survivera are his wife, Brenda of Melvin­ dale; son William J. Taggart of Melvindale; three daughters April Kinenger of Melvindale, Elizabeth Ann Taggart of Pueblo, Colorado and Jennifer Maki of Burton, South Carolina; three grandsons, his mother, Dolores Skappel of Hastings; grandmother May Gallup of Hast­ ings; three brother!, David Taggart of Grand Rapids, Doug Taggart of Middleville and Daniel Taggart of Hastings; one sister Pat Brauer of Banfield. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings with Reverend Roy Kent officiating. Burial was at Warner Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family. Robert Stutz HASTINGS - Robert Stutz, 72, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 1994 in Pennock Hospital. Funeral aervices will be held at 1:00p.m. Friday, December 2, 1994 at the Hasting First Presbyterian Church. Visitation will be Thursday, December 1, 1994, 6-8p.m. at the Wren Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the church. | ^^^ose^^tuti^r. HASTINGS - Joseph Stutz, Sr., of East State Road, Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He was born on March 1,1913 at Hammond. Indiana, the son of Paul and Mary (Scherer) Stutz. He wu raised in Barry County and attended Barry County Rural Schools Mr. Stutz married Eva M. Warren on November 19, 1949. He was employed at Hastings Manufactur­ ing Company for 37 years, retiring in 1974. He had previously been engaged in fanning and worked fur Mr. Orton Endsley, farming and saw mill operations in Barry County for several years. He wu a member of Hastings Moose Lodge 8628. Preceding him in death were his parents; brother, John Stutz and an infant brother. His brother Robert Stutz also died on November 29, 1994. Survivors are his wife, Eva; son and wife, Robert and Nora Stutz of Kalamazoo, son and wife, Bernard and Rosalind Stutz of Kalama­ zoo, son Gerald Stutz of Battle Creek and son and wife, Joseph and Renee Stutz of Wyoming; 18 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; brothers, Andrew Stutz of Hastings and Martin Stutz of Bonita Springs, Florida; sisters. Elizabeth Roush of Nashville, Mary Weiler of Hastings, Pauline Christie of Hastings and Kathryn Hill of Nuhville. Respecting his wishes, there will be no funeral services. Burial will be at Woodland Memorial Part. Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home of Hastings. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1994 — Page 7 lOfBCt NE^VS...by Catherine Lucas Ploot-Sherwood to be wed Aug. 26 Purks-Ploot exchange vows Kan and Terry Ploot of Hastings are pleas­ ed to announce lhe engagement of their daughter Kristina to Robert Sherwood of Grand Rapids. Rob is the son of Carol and Mike VanOosten of Grand Rapids and Janie and Clare Sherwood of Allo Kns is a graduate of Western Michigan University with a degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working as director of Stewart Day Care Center in Kalamazoo Rob is attending WMU and plans to graduate in June 1995 with a degree tn Electrical Engineering An Aug. 26, 1995. wedding is being planned Rhonda Purks and Erik Hoot were united in marriage Saturday. Sept. 17, 1994. in a beautiful outdoor ceremony at Swan Moun­ tain m Dillon. Colorado Parents of the couple are Sonia and the late Larry Purks of Rochester, and Kan and Terry Ploot of Hastings. The bride was given in marriage by her brothers. Brian and Scot! Purks. A wedding reception was held at Leadville Country Inn, the couple's home town in Colorado Bennie Conley celebrates 80th Morford-Ward exchange vows The family of Bennie Conley hosted a open house in honor of his 80th birthday Saturday. Nov. 26 at 5 p.m. al Lake Odessa Community Center. M-50. Lake Odessa Bill Eckstrom told the Woodland Lions Iasi week that “Old superintendents never die. they just lose their faculties" when he spoke after dinner. He spoke about the three new subdivisions being developed near Jordan Lake by Bulling and Ecksirom In one area called "The Pines." 17 lots have been developed on a street they have named "Pineview." This area has mature pine trees that were planted during World War II by German prisoners of war sent to the area to help farmers and at the Reed canning factory in Lake Odessa The pine trees were planted on property that was -it that time own­ ed by Mrs. Reed These lots are reached from Lake vie* Drive Five of these lots now arc being built on. As these lots were being developed. Eckstrom and Bulling had to deal with the Department of Natural Resources to get per­ mission to move a main drain from lhe area, which is dow seven lots. The state officialwere concerned about box turtles that in­ habited the area, but arrangements were made for the turtles at the new drain site Two other subdivisions. Willowbrook and Ridgeview, also are being dcxc’oped by Bull mg and Eckstrom. They are on the west side of the new channel to the lake. Willowbrook begin* at the lake where the old Lake O Lounge or Schoolhouse Lounge used to sit near Jordan Lake It is reached by going down Meadowbrook Road from M-50 west of Lake Odessa. The lounge originally was bought and razed by the subdividers to eliminate a factor of noise that would have disturbed people in the । new subdivisions on weekends. Mr. and Mrs. Eckstrom have built a new home on the old lounge site Ron France is building houses on two of these 10 lots, which he will sell, and Bulling is building a condo on the one next to the new Eckstrom home. Ridgeview also is reached from Willowbrook Road, but also has lots on Carion Drive. It is farther from the lake and has a maxmimum of 15 lots available. Two homes are now in the area. Eckstrom. who is the retired Lakewood School superintendent, briefly discussed the problem of Lakewood’s need for a new scnooi The Lions Club members discussed their Christmas party, which will be held at Corner Landing in Ionia. Dec. 13. The new fireplace with an electric log was completed and in operation at the Lake Odessa Depot when the building was opened by historical society members for "Christmas 'Round the Town" the Friday after Thanksgiving. Anne Peterman Strecker from Troy, Mich., who gave the fireplace and the electric log to the society in memory of her mother. Ruth Peterman, was at the dcp*x to see it that afternoon. Ruth Peterman wrote for area newspapers, including the lake Odessa Wave, the Ionia County News and the Hastings Banner, for more than 60 yean, continuing until her death in 1991 at the age cf 91. Shannon A. Morford of Middleville and James Robert Ward Jr. of Middleville were married Oct. 8. 1994 at Gatlinburgs Log Chapel in Tennessee She is the daughter of Teresa Hamilton of Cloverdale and Wayne Morford of Kentwood He is the son of Denny and Betty Haight of Middleville and the late James Robert Ward of Caledonia Honor attendants were Sherry Steele, friend of the bnde and Mark Kollar. fnend of the groom. After a honeymoon trip to lhe island of St. Kitts, m the West indies, the couple now resides in Hastings A special thanks goes to all who attended for making their day even more special BABY BOY, John Calvin VanValkenburg 11. bom Nov. 19. 1994 at 3:52 p.m io John and Patricia VanValkenburg. Hastings, weighing 4 lbs.. 15 ozs. and 1814 inches long. I was the guest of Ward and Muriel Pierce, along with the Tuuk family from lhe Grand Rapids area, and Ken, Julie and Jenna Slate. Lakewood United Methodist Church will hold a Christmas program Sunday evening. Dec. 11, at 7 p.m. This full-length drama/musical will include the Living Stones, the Sunday School Children, the tots’ choir, the adult select choir and lots of surprises. There will be finger foods for a fellowship time after the program. The church senior high youth also are plan­ ning a living navitity scene in the church park­ ing lot for Ciiristmas Eve again this year. I have been told not to say a word nboui the possibility of a living camel, because the weather was so cold last year that the animal could not be transported, but 1 could say it was possible there would be some surprises, depending on circumstances. Jo Raines of Village Lumber and Hardware in Lake Odessa said to remind people that it is time to begin planning luminaries for Christmas Eve. Village Lumber and Hard­ ware again will have sand and candles, but people need to be saving plastic gallon jugs. LEGAL NOTICE -■ HI* No 94-21530-IE hW. ol ELLEN HARDART D*c*os*d Social Security No. 380-54-5765. TO ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Your interest in th* estate may bo barred or affected by th* Th* decedent. wbos* last known oddr**» was 5171 Berryville Rood. Nashville. Michigan 49073 d.«d 7-12-91 Creditors ol th* Deceased ar* notified that all Knowledgeable In office problems, book­ keeping. payroll, governmental accounting, computer proficient and the ability and per­ sonality to work well with the public. Previous experience in the above areas is highly desirable. Send resume to: Gun Lake Area Sewer and Water 12588 Marsh Road Shelbyville. Michigan 49344 Attn: Tom Rook Greeting cards you can make in our store­ in minutes. Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 W. State St.. Hastings • 945-9551 BABY BOY: Kyle David Duff, bora to Jody and Kevin Duff. Hickory Corners. • NOTICE • Mark Alan Blank Dowling and Luann Beth Keck. Dowling Arthur Raymond Frank III. Plainwell and Lisa Mane Mulligan. Plainwell Luts Alejandro Gonzalez Middleville and Jennifer Lynn Spencer. Middleville Michael James Stanton. Dowling and Felicia Antoinette Sheufelt. Dow I mg Christopher E. Reed. Nashville and Marcee Lynn Byrd. Nashville Larry Allen Gloetzner. Nashville and Sarah Ann Flanagan. Nashville Chad Duane Eaton. Hastings and Jill R>c belle Rhodes. Hastings Barney Van Adgate. Middleville and Nora Allme Taylor. Lexington. Ky Thomas Daniel Gnffin. Hastings and Cyn­ thia Mane Weih. Hastings Curtis Ixonard Root. Hastings and Connie Michelle Pennock. Hastings Mrs. Peterman lived in Lake Odessa from the age of 15 and lived in the same house at 774 Second Ave. from her marriage to Dan Peterman in 1917 when he returned from World .var I. Her maiden name was Shade Wednesday evening the Lake wood Ministerial Association sponsored a combined Thanksgiving service al Zion Lutheran Church Jeannene Markwart and Frances Reuther played an organ and piano prelude before die service began. The Rev. Ben Ridder led a group of praise songs at the beginning of the service and Chris Hetchler sang a solo. The Rev. Alan Seilman led some congrega tional readings. A message was given by the Rev Emmen Kadwell from Central United Church and the Rev. Ward Pierce led prayers of Thanksgiv ing near the end of the service Cake, coffee and punch were served in the fellowship hall after the service. Jim. Kathy, Sarah. Matthew and Ben Stowell had Thanksgiving dinner with Jeff and Nancy Boot and their family in Lake Odessa. Dr and Mrs. Trump also enjoyed the holiday meal. -' ■ '■■■■ claims against th* estate will be forever barred unless presented Io the Independent personal representative James R. Shaul I 128 1/2 S Cochron. R.O. Box 216. Charlotte. Michigan 48813, or Io both the independent personal represen tot tv* and th* Barry County R robot* Court. Hastings. Michigan 49058. within 4 months of th* dot* of publication of this notic*. Notice is further given that the estate will bo thereafter assigned ond distributed to th* persons entitled to it James R. Shoull (R32945) 128 1/2 5. Cochron. P.O Box 216 Charlotte. Mi 48813 (517)543-4780 Office Manager - WANTED - BOY, Andy, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 14 at 8:18 p.m. to Ms Jessica Seybold. Delton, weighing 7 tos . 4to ozs and 19 in­ ches long GIRL, Denim and Renee DeVnes of Mid­ dleville are proud to announce the birth of their daughter. Allison Renee', bora November 4 at Butterworth Hospital, ecighmg 8 lbs.. 2 ozs. and measuring 20 in­ ches long Wllllwn Eckstrom speaks to the Woodland Lions Club about developing new subdivisions outside the village of Lake Odessa near Jordan Lake. Th. Barry County Solid Wasta Planning Commlttaa will maat Monday, Dacambar 12. 1SS4 at 1:30 p.m. In th. Commission Cham­ ber, Mezzanine level. Courthouse, Hastings, Ml. Topics of discussion will ba the BFI and City Management proposed amendments to the County's 641 Plsn. The County of Barry will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers for the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to individuals with disabili­ ties at the meetlng/hearing upon ten (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Indivi­ duals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the County of Barry by writing or call the following: Judith A. Peterson Coordinator 220 W. State St. (616) 948-4891 M WAmri c^hrB ar a N14M44M12I We or* pleased to welcome Cartoon Shuster, on experienced REALTOR who lives ‘n th* Dowling area with her husband Andrew and two children Nick and Maggie. Cartoon to a graduate of Hastings High School and th* Holloway Institute of Roof Estate. She to a current member of the Barry Eaton Board of REALTORS. Mkfogon Association ol REALTORS. and the Notional Association of REALTORS. She to active in the Hastings Area Joycoes and the Hastings Chamber of Com­ merce. Cartoon says. “! realize that a home purchase or sale represents the single most Important investment most families make and I am dedicated to protecting my clients' interest. I sincerely enjoy meeting people and helping thorn and am happy to bo a pari of a growing and progressive area.** Call Cartoon today at 948-3770 or her home 1-736-3605. NOTICE of AVAILABILITY and MANDATORY CONNECTION TO SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWAGE DISPOSAL SYSTEM Ths Sovthwsat Barry County Sewaga Disposal Sys­ tem Is MiiaiM tor connection as ol December 1. tw« tor propemes located In the Townships ol Barry. Hooe. Johnstown snd Prairieville (the "Townshlos”). and located generally In areas adlacent to Crooked lake. Fine Lake. Pine Lake. Well Lake, tha Vlllags ol Delton and connecting interceptors Mandatory Connection Pursuant to Article III of the Southwest Barry County Sewage Disposal System Connection. Use and Rate Ordinance adopted by each of the Townships (the • Sewer Ordinance'X all presently existino improved properties located within the Special Assessment Districts and located generally within 200 feet of the available public sewer are required to Install at thoir expense suitable plumbing futures and make connoc tion directly with the public sewer in accordance with the terms of the Sewer Ordinance This mandatory connection requirement atoo applies to now construe tion completed and occupied after April 4. 1993. but located outside the Special Assessment Districts Connection WMMn 12 Months Section 306 of the Sewer Ordinance requires that all connections must be completed within 12 months after the date of publication of this notice Failure to connect tc the pubhc sewer will subject property owners to penalties imposed by the Sewer Ordinance and legal action to compel connection OPEN HOUSE: Swiday, Dec. 4,2-4 965 EAST MILL STREET B4. BOn RO RACK UU BIND This to a lorely oMer home charming kitchen and lovely fireplace to warm yourself on that* chilly winter evenings. Convenience and charm combine her* with 3 bedrooms (with hardwood floors). 1% baths. basemen I recreatior. room, mom floor ioundry and plenty of storage. Outside, w* hove a large pole building, a wonderful 2 acre lot oil located In o country setting. Come out ond tour this home and make your dreams come true Connie Witsel 948-2771 V-4. 0WNDI ■ANTI OHII on lovely 77 acre parcel located in Hope Township, land contract terms possible Beautiful views and privacy, tetwwr Rm* Lak* and H*od Lak*. Call now! TNBBUNC 08 BUYM6 OR SIUJNG? CM! OR STOP BY; HKZ HMMUnCATlONL MARUT AMALYMB, HRST TW BUYER COUNSCUNB. WFUIKM TO MLPB Application for Sewer Connection Additional information and an application for sewer connection may be obtained at the office of: Southwest Barry County Sewer and Waler Authority 210 Grove Delton. Ml 49046 Ph (616)623-3401 Office Hours Monday through Thursday 9 am -4 p.m Friday 9 a.m.-Noon This notice IS given by the Southwest Barry County Sewer and Water Authority, acting on behalf of the Townships of Barry, Hope. Johnstown and Prairieville, pursuant to the Sewer Ordinance November 28, 1994 SOUTHWEST BARRY COUNTY SEWER AND WATER AUTHORITY Richard L Pierson, Manager SERVICE... CM 948-3770 to4»y~wt * tarn c*hn ■M Mr MW Mfrw mW* 1-800-948-6128 JoMSiMmMt ......... 1-SOO-21B-S770 Cwtowi ShuBter ............................7SS-3SOS Frt Mtert....................................... 345-2BS4 J»ck MeDanM ............................ 7SS-3SM Cbnnie WKzM, Brakar, CXI 1-SOO-21S-575O Hours » 00-S » Do.1, S«TT u. taM t*i*, Srtto Cra* W Uwaw MSSIM Smkw LXMBS e^xt^KX �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 1. 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: WHEREAS defeult hot been mode in the term* and conditions ol o certain Note ond Mortgage mode b, Kenny I. Risner ond Pomelo J Risner Case No 93 000271 CH S FtAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL awn UNION a »ede<olly chartered credit union. FloinNff. JAMES E SIMINGTON and JANET E SIMINGTON jointly and severally and ROSALIE ANN HAYFORD Det endants Stephen I. Haslett (Fl 4725} STEFHEN L HASLETT F.C. Attorney tor Flomtrfl 141 lost Bridge Street Flotnwell Ml 49080 (816) 685 9877 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that purwant to a Judgment entered by the Circuit Court lor the County at lorry on the 7th day ci October. 1993. In ♦ovor ol PLAINWELL COMMUNITY FEDERAL CREDIT UNION os PlointtH. and against JAMES E. SIM INGTON ond JANET E SIMINGTON. Defendants the Barry County Sher IH or his appointed deputy svtll sell at public sole to the highest bidder, at the east entrance ci the Courthouse in the City ci Hastings Barry County. Michigan, on Thursday the 9th day ol December. 1994 at 2 oclock In the afternoon the property situated in the Village ol PrasrieviUe Barry County Michigan and describ ed as fellows, lo-wst Lot 7 of the Supervisors Plot ol the Village d Pro«r»e*ille according to the rocoruod plot thereof os recorded tn Libor 2 ci Plots on page 74 STEPHEN I HASLETT P C Doted September 20 1994 By STEPHEN I HASLETT (PI4725) Attorney fer PlomtiH (12/1) NEWS of your LOCAL and AREA COMMUNITIES can be read every week in THE Hastings BANNER SUBSCRIBE TODAY Call 945-9554 k '_____ / HH/StmOCTTHf Crying inside NOTKK OF MOrrCBQI BALI af McMgaa ta Um Mh MtaM CMt Owl fer the County of Barry NOT1CC Or BALI Mml Mcftart M. Staater (F3O41B) Inc., a Delaware corporation. Mortgagee on the 17th day ol March. 1992. and recorded in the office of the Register of Deeds for the County ol Barry State of Michigan on the 23rd day of March. 1992 in liber 538 ol Mortgages on Poges 252 253 and WHEREAS, the amount claimed to be due on sad mortgage os of the dote of this Notice is the sum of Twenty Six Thousand Five Hundred Ninety Seven and 38/100ths Dollars ($26,597 38). for principal interest and insurances, and WHEREAS, no suit or proceeding ot low or equity has been instituted to recover the debt secured by sold mortgage or any part thereof, ond default having been mode whereby the power of sole con tamed in said mortgages has become operative NOW THEREFORE by virtue ol the power ol sale contained in sod mortgage ord pursuant to the statute of the State of Michigan in such case mode and provided NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 8th day ol December. 1994 at 2 00 p.m o clock in the fore noon local time sod mortgage shall be fereclos ed at safe at public auction lo the highest bidder in the front door of the Courthouse. City of Hostings County of Barry State of Michigan (that being one of the places of holding Circuit Court in sod Coun fy) of the premises described m sad mortgage or so much thereof os may be necessary to pay the amount due. os aforesod. on sod mortgage with the interest thereon at the applicable note rate and oil legal costs, charge- ond expenses in­ eluding the attorney fee allowed by law. ond also any sums which may be ped by the undersigned necessary to prated its ir.terest in the premises. The premises desc'.oed in sod mortgage located in the Citv jt Plainwell. County of Barry and State ol Michigan and legally described as The West I // of the following described parcel of land, coma anting at a point ot the middle of the North line o' the Northwest 1/4 of Section 29. Town 2 Fferth. Range 10 Wot’ thence running South 40 Rods 12 links to the cen.er of the East and West Highway, thence tn the Easterly direction along the center of East and West Highway to the center of North and South Highway: thence runn­ ing in a Northerly d-'ection along the center of North and South Highway to the North line of Sec­ tion 29; thence West to the point of beginning, ex­ cept the East 350 feet of this parcel all in Section 29. Town 2 North. Range 10 West TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the period of redemption pursuant to MCI 600.3241a. shall be one (1) year from the time of the sale; unlees sod premises are abandoned. in which event the redemption period shall lo thirty (30) days. Doted October 27. 1994 FLEET FINANCE B4C . Mortgagee MARTW H NEUMANN Attorney for Mortgagee (12/1) MmCOtWTYWL. /<2> FAIR VIEW W .^4^ THEE SHAKING * TREE WRAPPING With this Coupon • With Any Purchase • Anytime [ Ann Landers Live-in Mother? Dear Ann Landen I am a 38-year-old uoman who has been mamed for 20 years to "Bob " Bob is 50 and is now terminally ill. Bob and I have stayed very close to liis 80-year-old widowed mother "Mary*’ is fairly healthy and lives alone For my entire marriage. Mary has been one of my best fnends Despite our age difference, we do things together, such as shop and go to the theater Although we re very close, I am glad that Mary lives in her own cozy home rather than with us Now that Bob has *mly a few months to live, Mary wants to move into our house so she can spend more time with him Yesterday, she floated the idea that we could continue to live together after Bob dies I'm really ambivalent about this. Ann. I want my relationship with Mary to be close, but I'm not sure I want her living here Also, it occurred to me that I might want to sun dating again down the rood, and if Mary moves in. a relationship with another man might be awkward. Part of me says I should let Mary move in. but another pan of me says it could sow seeds of disaster. What should I do? — Perplexed in the Midwest Dear Midwest: Once you let Mary move in, the odds are good that she will be under your roof permanently. My advice is to be attentive and loving to the dear woman, but don't invite her to live with you — even temporarily. Too o'len. familiarity breeds contempt. Get rid off pest Dear Ann Landers: There ts a certain per­ son — I’ll call her "Debbie" — who used to be a friend but is now a thorn in my side. Debbie ts very self-centered and immature She is also rather dense. I’ve told her over and over that I don't have time to talk to her every day. but she persists. Debbie calls me con­ stantly and at the most inconvenient times. 1 have trouble getting her off the phone, and if I hang up. she calls back every 15 minutes. Debbie showed up early in the morning on my son's hectic first day of school. She kept interrupting my morning preparation to tell me about her problems. Just as the school bus was arriving, she said. 'The bus can wait Come look at my new car." Every tune I hear her voice. I cringe. I need io get Debbie out of my life, but don't know LEGAL NOTICES: AD Scotch Pines . . »•— a-.. We Have Three •10“ Sections Precut Trees • Wreaths Blue Spruce up to 12 ft. November 9. 1994 Mooting coifed to order at 7 32 p.m. All present CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3RD fcOOAM-3:OOPM REFRESHMENTS ALL BUCKEYE FEED -10% OFF (HORSE. BEEF, GOATS. RABBITS, RATITES) REGISTER TO WIN DOOR PRIZES. 4 - Gift Certificates 2 - Landstrom s Jewelry ALL Landstrom’s Original Black Must Be 18 - Nee: Not Be Pxuckt To Wh Hills Gold - Dec, 3rd Only! 10% off Till Christmas —'— 0°°' Golde'n Bits 26% 40# Buckeye 21% 40# „... ■t no/ 10 Zo OFF $1.00 OFF $1.00 OFF Bird Feeders and Wild Bird Feed BIRD TREAT STICKS... BUY ONE - GET ONE FREE WILD FEED STORE & MORE 301 S. Main • Nashville, Ml 49073 • 517-852-1811 Ait department report* placed on fife. Approval ol $100 00 for Zoning Administrator to ffy ovor the Township Approval of minimum wage for Pino Lake Fire Deportment trainees fer fire runs only. Approval of Wilkin s 8 Wheaton to work with Planning and Zoning fer updating the Township Master Land Use Plan. Approval of $500.00 fer postage meter Approval ol $2.000 00 for computer in Clerk s oHtco Approval of Outstanding bills in the amount of $14,133.64. Meeting adjourned at 10:26 p.m. Written by Normajoan Campbell. Prairieville Township Clerk Attested to by: Lloyd Goyings. Prairieville Townshp Supervisor (12/1) File No 93 233 DZ Hon. Richard M. Shuster RICHARD WEEDALL Pfemtrff PAMELA WEEDALL. Defendant STEPHANIES FEKKES (843549} Attorney tor Defendant SIEGEL HUDSON GEE AND FISHER 607 N Broadway Hostings Ml 49058 (616) 945-3495 At a session of safe Court. NMd tot the Circuit Cour troom in the City of HasKtgs. Barry County. Mtchigon dfe 28th day ol November. 1994 PRESENT Honorable Rkhara M. Shuster Cirout Court Judge This matter having come before the Court pur want to the Nonce at Default and Notice ol Re­ quest for Judgment and the Court being otherwise duly informed «n the premises now therefore. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Richard Weedoll Plaintiff in the above entitled cause m wtweh Defendant seeks a Judgment of Divorce, shall fife on Answer or take ».ther action permitted by law or Court Rufo on or before the day ol December 15. 1994. by filing on Answer or other appropriate pleadings wtfh the Sth Circuit Court 220 W State St Hostings Michigan 49058 ond that should Defendant foil to take such action, cm Order will bo entered ogomst him for the relief demanded .n the Complaint fifed m this cause IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a Hearing has been set for Thursday. December 22. 1994 ot 2:30 p m in the Barry County Circuit Cour troom for the entry of the Judgment of Dworce IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that □ copy of this Order shall be published once each week m the Hastings Banner for three consecutive weeks ond a proof of publication shall be fifed »n this Court Richard M Shuster Circuit Judge Drafted by Stephanie S Fekke* SIEGEL HUDSON GEE * HUDSON 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49058 (616)945-3495 (12/15) bow to do it. I figured if anyone could help me. it would be you. How about it. Ann? — Can't be Rude Enough in New York. Dear New York: I'm going to bore millions ot readers by repeating Landers' Law of Sur­ vival for lhe umpteenth time: No one can take advantage of you without your permission. If Debbie continues to be a telephone pest. say. "Sorry. I'm running I'll call you when I can." Then hang up, and don't call her back. Husband insensitive Dear Ann lenders: I recently underwent five hours of non-life threatening plastic surgery. The next day. I was told by a nurse that my husband, who I thought was pacing lhe hr II outside the operating room, had left the hospital to go to a movie. I'm hurt io think that he was out enjoying himself while I was under the knife for several hours. What do you think about a husband who would exhibit such insensitive behavior? — Kendall Park. N.J. Dear N.J.: Even "non-life-threatening surgery" has risks. It wouldn't have killed your husband to have hot a few magazines and stuck around Now . r. kiss and make up Dear Ann Landers: I'd like to respond lo the woman who cries all the time I am also a crier. I weep at movies and when I watch soap operas. I cry when friends or relative! arc overcome with joy The American flag can bring a lump to my throat 1 may be some son of emotional freak, but when my husband died after 56 years of mar­ riage. I didn't shed a tear at the service. I did all my crying in private I made up my mind not to cry publicly because I knew if I broke down. I would be unable to regain my com­ posure and would fall apart Al lhe memorial service. I sat between my two sons Each of the boys held one of my hands. If I had cried. I would have had to let go to wipe my eyes, so 1 was determined to control myself Maybe the woman who couldn't cry at her best friend's funeral was fighting her tears as I once did. — South Jersey. N.J Dear N.J. I received several letters from readers who said they, too. could not cry in the presence of others. One of the saddest let­ ters was from a man who hod that very pro­ blem and explained why When he was growing up. he was beaten unmercifully by his alcoholic father Deter­ mined not to give his father the satisfaction of seeing his pain, he learned how to endure the heatings without so much as a whimper. "Now that I am a grown man," he wrote. "I am totally incapable of showing any sign of pain or sorrow I am certain tht many people think I’m a cold fish, but they have no nlca what goes on inside. " He signed his letter "You Can't Judge a Book by Ils Cover." Here's another letter, with a different twist: Laughing is crying Criers are caring Dear Ann Landen: I just fimshjed reading the letter from ■’Finders Weepers.” who wondered if she was crazy because she cried at every little thing. The woman sounds like my soul mate I cry when I read a sad story I cry w hen I read a Happy story. I cned for days after my gerbil died. I even cned when my neighbor's cat had kittens. I cry at movies, weddings, funerals, christenings and auctions. I can drench two handkerchiefs when I look at wedding pic­ tures of people I barely know I guess you might say I respond to ocher people's emotions more than I should But I consider my ability to cry a gift, rather than a curse. It lets people know I care Please tell "Finders" to be proud of her tears. It shows she ts a sensitive, compas­ sionate person. The world could use more like her. — Miss Niagara in the Midwest. Dear Niagara: I agree Please keep reading for more on this subject. Dear Ann Landers: After reading the letter from the woman who cried al every little thing and questioned the slate of her mental health. I was emboldened to write and confess that my brother and I. for some mysterious reason, started to laugh at our mother's funeral and had to cover our faces w nh a handkerchief so others would not see us. I recall reading a letter in your column from two sisters who had the same experience Your response. "Remember that laughter and tears are often interchangeable." made us both feel 100 percent betler Thank you. — Mr. X. Forget to xoir some of your favorite Ann Landers columns ? ' ‘Nuggets and Doozies'' is the answer. Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $5 (this includes postage and handl ing) to: Nuggets, do Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send $6) Copyright 1994 Creators Sy ndicate. Inc. Lafce Odessa NEWS Goxl news! Tax collection begins at the Page Memorial Building on Friday, Dec. 2. Lakewood Christian School has another of its dinners al the Congregational Church Fri­ day. Dec. 2. Saturday marks the Santa parade on Fourth Avenue, starting at 10 a.m. The jolly old fellow will be available to hear secret wishes following the parade at the fire station. Odessa Township Board meets Monday. Dec. 5. at lhe Page Building. On Tuesday, there will be a tree trimming party at the Lake Odessa Community Library at 3:30 — in time for school-age youngsters to take part On that same day in the evening, the Arts Commission will meet at 7 p.m. at the Page Building Story hour continues at the library each Wednesday rnonung at 10:30 through the week of Dec. 21. Laptime story hour comes on Thursday at 10:30 a.m. The requirement is that the young child have a lap on which to sit while listening to an appropriate story for that age group The blood pressure clinic makes its monthly date at Lake Manor Thursday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. Union Bank is holding an open house (with refreshments) for the public to see the newly remodeled offices ar ‘ the new addition, star­ ting at 4 p.m. Thur-Jay. Dec. 8. Thursday night, Dec. 8. brings an overlapp­ ing of events At 7 p.m.. the Lake Odessa Community Library Board will meet. At 7:30 that same evening the Lake Odessa Area Historical Society will hold a "show and teU" program for the first time in recent years. The items to be shared can be gifts, traditions or decorations related to Christmas. Mrs. Mark (Diane) Huyck b one of the sur­ viving children of Evelyn Kramer. 67. of Portland who died Nov. 23. Mass and burial were on Saturday. Nov. 26. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. Edith Ketchum of Woodland, formerly of Lake Odesss. is listed as a surviving sister of Edna Monroe, 87. of Webberville, who died Nov. 20. She was a retired teacher who had earned her degree after she was 50. mother of four Memorial services were to be held Nov. 28 at the Webberville United Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs Richard Dennis of Waterford came Friday for "Chntmas Round the Town, especially to visit the depot. They found in the ticket office the framed pictures of the depot and locomotive be had con­ tributed He is a descendant of the Hulliberger and Hazel families Vert and Betty Anspach of Grand Ledge came to Bob’s Restaurant for dinner Sunday and were joined by Lake Odessa friends. Car­ son City was hometown for both Many members of the Shade family came to the depx on the ucekend to see the neu fireplace built m memory o.r longtime Banner correspondent Ruth Peterman Among the visitors were Harlan and Betty McDowell of Grand Ledge, who came at the invitation of Ray and Ann Strecker The depot had a long list of registrants in its guest book, with visitors from out of state, among them Sharon Hx»kin Faw ley. who came from Keokuk. Iowa Another bjmetowner who came for the holiday and made the depot one of her stops was Lisa Eckstrom VanderLioden from an Evanston DI, suburb. The tree was decorated with natural materials such as dried hydrangea blossoms, dned yarrow, strawlike weeds and vintage Christinas greeting cards. Some of them were dated 1908 and during the teen yean. Wide lace put the finishing touches on the 12-foot tree, which was topped with an angel whose wingtips nearly touched the 13-foot ceiling. Free doughnuts, along with hot cider and cof­ fee, were served. The display cases had many of the Kloss postcards and needlework. Baked goods sold well One wall was adorned with drawings and letters from fourth-graders who had toured the depot on their fall walking tour of the village. A date to put on the new calendars, which arrived unbidden in our mail boxes nearly every day. is one for spring. The Lansing State Journal has an article with a Portland daleline about the men from the Lakewell pro­ ject who have built a boat such as those used by the voya^eurs during the French exploratica/fur trading years to ply the inland walers of Ontario and Michigan. Various stages of the 25-foot boat have been crafted in a school ytop. at South Haven and in a back yard on Lyons Road. It was shown at a Grand Ledge event m October. Il will be given a test launch in April. Then on May 4 and 5 it will be put into Jordan Lake, where elementary students from Lakewood will put on their life jackets, try out the paddles and get the boat under way while they sing old boaters' chants. This will be the first of its educational visits. In July it will go to the Ontario shore of Lake Huron's North Channel which was much traveled by the old voyageurs. There are 60 volunteers in the Project Lakewell, who dress and act parts of the voyageurs who plied the walers of the Great Lakes area from about 1650 to 1750 Ionia County histories relate that one of the Campau brothers had a trading post near to­ day's Maple Rapids on the Maple River, a tributary of the Grand, well before the American Revolution A Portland man and another from DeWin are the local (near) members of the preservation group, which already has a 26-foot canoe built. * On Sunday, male volunteers from Central United Methodist Church removed most of the pews for storage under the balcony in preparation for scaffolding in the sanctuaiy for a panning project, which is the fmk.* phase of the church's barrier-free project begun in July. Services will be held in Fellowship Hall on Sunday. Dec. 4. Hanging of lhe Greens will take place later on that Sunday on a limited basis Families and singles are invited to bring a sandwich filling and a dessert Breads and condiments will be provided. Friends of the Library will meet next week Tuesday. Dec 6. at the close of library hours. The terms of two directors are expiring at the end of the year Any one of the members is eligible for nomination. The election is to be in January Brent, son of Don and Margo (Goodemoot) Bailey of South State Road, is one of the Michigan airmen who headed for Italy on Sunday with a military unit �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1994 — Page 9 ■ ■1 Time. Rural schools: a teacher’s eye-view By Joyce F. Wrinbrecht The following ankles about teaching in the rural schools of Barry County were written by Helen Skidmore Tucker, who taught in the system for many years after graduating from Barry County Normal. She then spent 17 years leaching at Central School in Hastings She has written about some of her experiences to help her family understand what those years were like We can also share them with her. the good times and the tearful times Helen writes The C edar Creek School 1937-1938 "My first school was the Cedar Creek School in Barry County. Hope Township. District No. 3. I taught there for two years, 1937 and 1938 I was 18 yean old I had gone to Barry County Normal. It was one year after high school 'This was a year of intense study Our teacher was Mrs Mabie Clark, who did a marvelous yob of preparing us to teach. Besides all the other work, she took us through all of the books we would be using “1 started teaching for $45 a month, whkh wa. raised to $50 before lhe year was over My second year. I received $75 a month. This school district was valued at $63,785. with a tax rate of 4 percent. The census was 23 The school board was Ardy Owen. John Lammers and John Gurd "I boarded with Mr. and Mn. Herman Leavine, who ran the community grocery store. We lived at the store. The bedrooms and the living room were upstairs In the mor­ ning. Mn. Leavitte would bring me a pitcher of warm water for washing 'Because I didn't have a car my parents took me over io the school on Monday and came after me on Friday. Mr. Leavitte usually had a little sack of cookies ror us »o eat on the way home. Cedar Creek was a small school The children s names were Maurice Benedict. Donna Campbell. Fem Campbell. Mervin Campbell. Douglas Crago. John Crago. Geraldine Gurd. Margaret Gurd. Clela Gould. Stanley Gc-«ld. Delores La Pine. Dak Lammers. Joyce Lammers. Boyd Leinaar and Raymond Owens Tn the school, every desk was bolted down Some were big and others were small. If the students' feet didn't touch the floor, we would put a block under their desk for them to rest their eet on. The windows were tall with shades, but the winds danced at them managed to creep in. •'The room was heated with a wood stove. We had plenty of good wood, but the young teacher feared getting it. The entrance was half a wood bin. When I'd crawl down after the wood my imagination would go wild dunking about snakes, mice and ocher var­ mints It was dark down there in the winter months "We didn't have any lights. It was even scary going into the school room because we had to go through a dark clothes closet hall to fa mmde "We had a pump outside, whkh would manage to freeze up a coupk of times a year Like ail rural schools, we had two sturdy toilet* which stood on the brink of a hill. "This was a time before electricity came to the country Before a storm came, when the room got too dark to study , we would play games This didn't happen often ‘‘Sometimes only one child was in a grade. It was difficult to chalknge that child We drilled a lot w ith the basics At this time, all rural schools lacked reference books and equipment to extend A. 'essons. Newspapers and magazines were t’reat helps "Each child's lessons were heard each day We usually started the little children and did the older children later. We did a lot of drill work on the board. Here we could include dif­ ferent classes I d like to go back and zoom in oa the English leooaa. "When it came to such things as an. it tax­ ed the ingenuity to the limit because of the lack of supplies It is senous business to do a year's work with a packet of colored construe non paper "One of the benefits of these rural schools was that the younger children could build a good background by listening io the older children's lessons. "The school bell was rung at 8:30 lo tell children io hurry to school and 9 a m when school started If called the children in at recess and at noon. 10:30. I and 2:30 p.m. 1 kept on time because that old bell didn't just talk io the children The whole neighborhood Cedar Creek Rural School, District No. 3, Hope Township. heard it and checked their clocks... ‘A link off this morning!*" “I told about the hill outback. Well, below that hill was a swamp One rx in the boys climbed over the fence. They came up to the school with their trophy... a rattlesnake they had lulled "Another interesting thing happened. After school, as I was sweeping and cleaning the room, a rain aorm came up and then the rain­ bow followed. One of the ends of the rainbow was right beside the school. If the old saying bright. there is a pot of gold there. “Stanky, one of the small boys, was kicked in the forehead by a horse He was hurt seriously. When he came back to school, where the bone was crushed, we could see it pulsate From then on. he was watched like a hawk by me. "Dear link Delore's home burned down so that she had to move away. My first child to leave my class... and I cried "One of the older boys was mad ail of the time. Before a word could come out of my mouth, he was against it and mad as a wet hen He gave me trouble Many times I breathed the words, "There must be an easier job." But 56 years later, he appeared at my door to apologize. Then I could say to him. Don't worry, you taught me lessons which 1 needed so learn io be a good teacher.* "This was a good neighborhood with good peopk who cared about their children and their school. There was always a good atten­ dance at all PTA meetings and the Christmas program. The ladies got together and put on a play for a PTA I was invited for supper at some of their homes... such good home-made bread! “h was time for me to move on. The last day of school we had a big picnic and had a good time. Then the children took their books and dinner pails and went away down the road The young teacher stood at the door and cried. "Another door was going to open. ** The Lakeview School 1939-1948-194! '*The Lakeview School was in Barry Coun­ ty. Castleton Township. District No 2. The district valuation was $81,520. The tax rate was 9.25 percent The census was 37. “I was there three years. The school board was Allie Munn, Elmer Gillespie and Ada Taraes. My salary was $75 to $85 a month. "The children were Betty Barger. Mary Barger. Bernita Cogswell. Marcelle Gillespie. Lawrence Novak. Paul Novak. Norman Main. William Main. Richard Main. Phyllis McKay, Junior Osburn. Marilyn Tur­ ns. Marjogry Tumis, Katherine Shellenbarger. Richard Shellenbarger. Wanita Sbellenbarger, Carl Strickland. Jane Strickland. Neil Strickland, Alvina Zeigler. Clyde Zeigkr and Walter Zeigler "The school was white There was a swing set on the west safe, and a woodshed on the east side. Two well-kept toilets were in the yard. On the south side was a panoramic view of beautiful Thomappk Lake. Inside the desks were bolted down. We had a piano, a wood burning stove and a sandbox Coats were hung on pegs in the back of the room with shelves for he« and mittens Boots set on the floor A bell was ready to be rung "We had to go across the road to Mrs. Mar­ tin's to get our water Usually, the older children brought a coupk of pails of water for our cookr The young teacher also brought water at tunes. "Each night before going home, the children cleaned their desks As soon as they went home, I grabbed the broom and swept lhe room. Then there were the papers to cor­ rect and plans to be made for the next day The dusting faced me in the morning. Along towards spring there was much dust because by then the oil that they had put on the floor in the fall had worn off. "We had our reading and arithmetic classes in the morning with the other classes later on in the day. Spelling was always last. The smaller children had their classes first. In good weather they could have an early recess or could play in the sandbox or do busy work at their desks. There were six little beginners, bright as whips, who sat on the edge of their chairs to be first "We used the Weekly Reader which the whole school heard as ue read and discussed. It was difficult to hear all of the classes every day "Even today, years after. I sometimes wake from a dream thinking I'd missed a class or didn't get a report done. We had many drill games to hammer the facts tn. The larger children borrowed the sandbox and con­ structed things which they had read about This was a school of children who had worked hard and played well together. “They had been in the 4-H clubs for a long time, as the parents were interested. On Achievement Day, as they showed their pro­ jects. they won ribbons We had a contestant for the county spelling bee. He didn't win but he uood high and we were proud of him. The PTA was lively here. It met each month with a potluck supper There was usually a program or a speaker. At one lime, the young people in lhe neighborhood put on a play. "Another time some people came from a neighboring school and put on their play. The room would be full of peopk. visiting eating and enjoying the night "At Christmas time, the school had their program. Weeks before, the plays and pieces were chc-en and copied so that each child had his part. We practiced and practiced. Kenneth Giikspk came down and built us a stage. With throw rugs on the floor and a sheet cur­ tain strung on a wire across the room, we were pretty grand. "There was lhe lime flu went around the neighborhood and our Christmas program came to a screeching halt. Our Christmas pro­ gram became a party later "We were sent a student teacher from County Normal She was a pretty person and very nice. The children liked her... the link boys most of all. "Besides school work, we had fun too. What fun when a plane went over! One bright spring. Mary brought a salamander to school. Lakeview School, District No. 2Fr. Castleton Township. The teacher wu careful not to let them know she wai .cared lo death of them then it got ■way from them and they couldn't find it. For week, I expected it lo appear "My pride and joy svas my tued 1934 Ford. Several lime* the hole people went home ear­ ly and then lhe rest of us piled into my Ford and went lo play with other roral schools Such a happy lime! "Al time,, a kitten would appear al school. Each child would have their lum lo have it on lheir desk. The little creature loved their at­ tention and purred and purred "On tome nice warm day, in the spring. we brought rake, and cleaned the school yard Then for all their good work they had a special treat of some kind. After three years we had out last day ot school picnic with the neighborhood coming too. I never got over being sad as my children look their dinner pails and walked away. I didn't grab lhe broom and sweep so soon. "Another door wm going to open." (To be continued) COA provides services to senior citizens More than 400 people from all townships in Barry County consumed 12.229 meals at the four Friendship Centers operated by the County Commission on Aging from Oct. 1. 1993 through Sept. 30. 1994. COA Executive Director Tammy Pen­ nington recently presented the COA's annual report to the County Board of Commission­ ers. County Board Chairman Orvin Moore praised Pennington and her staff for the ex­ cellent work they do for the county's senior citizens. Fourteen of 'he Friendship Center partici­ pants are more than 90 years old and lhe ma­ jority, 206 were in their 70s. 105 over age 60 and 92 in their 80s. she said. The Hastings Friendship Center served the most people with 160 participants: Nashvilk had 130 people; Delton. 87; and Woodland. 40 The number of home delivered meals to house bound people m all the townships numbered 32,785 and were delivered to 269 different people. One of those participants is over 100 and 105 of them are in their 80s. illustrating bow the service helps people live independently in their own hon.es. The number of people who received help with home chores totaled 106 in all town­ ships except Maple Grove, received 1.286.25 hours of help around the house. The program is highly subsidized by Barry County United Way dollars to support staffing for the program. Pennington said. Personal care and home making services totaled 7.402 hours to help the most frail adults who numbered 332, served by the COA. Respite care for lhe frail elderly nvolved 42 peopk being served 709.75 hours. This service provides a staff member to stay with a frail homebound adult in their home to re­ lieve caregivers for a four-hour block of time. The service was provided in nine townships, but not in Assyria. Carlton. Hastings. Johnstown. Maple Grove. Wood­ land and Yankee Springs. Case coordination and support was pro­ vided to 342 people involving 1.103.5 hours. This service is an assessment of cases by a registered nine. In addition, the COA helped get state funding for 300 piescriptions for local el­ derly people. One prescription drug NEWS NEWS NEWS amounted lo S800 for a month's supply, Pennington said. Not inchided in the annual report were the 5,914 shelf-staple meals delivered to hone­ bound adults for use on weekend, when COA drivers do oot deliver regular hot meals. AUTOCAD OPDRATORZ DKICNBR: Manufacturing firm in Hastings has a full-time opening with benefits for an experienced AUTOCAD Operator/ Designer. Must have minimum of 2 years experience In drawing mechan­ ical parts, machine operation, and sheet metal layout. Apply to: human Resource Department P.O. Box 340 Hastings, Ml 49058 E.O.E. Michael W. MacLeod D.C. Treatment Of • HEADACHES • NECK & ARM PAIN • MIDDLE BACK k SHOULDER PAIN • LOW BACK & LEG PAIN MacLeod Chiropractic Now Accepting New Patients PALMER GRADUATE 948-3170 128 WEST CENTER Comer of Church A Wat Center Downtown Hastings OPEN 6 DAYS by Appointments Add A Little Class To Your Night Life!! Classes at Hastings High School (520 West South street) SCHEDULE Principles of Accounting I Monday January 9 6:00 - 9:45 p.m. Principles of Management Wednesday January 4 600 - 9:25 p.m. College Writing I Thursday January 5 6:00 - 9:25 p.m. To Register* Please Call 451-3511 or I-SOO-632-9569 •To save $ 100 ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program Lunch time. Lakeview School, Castleton Township. �P»o» 10 — The Hastings Banner - Thursday. December 1. 1994 HHS varsity eagers quick, but inexperienced The new batch ot Hastings varsity brekelball ptxyen -ixve only three seniors, making u a very young team for tecood-yexr Coach Don Schils. "Tbit is a very young team with nine ju­ niors and one sopnomore." Schill raid, "but they are in good shape co well be running as much aa we can. but looking for the good shot." Dan Sherry, a forward. Mike Toburen and l ied Jiles, txxh guards, are lhe reluming let­ termen for Schlls. hies lhe only reluming staner Toburen. Sherry and Brie Sorenson, a 6-foot-1 center, are the seniors on the team. The one sophomore on the team. Jason Fuller another center, was on lhe frosh team last year and SchUs said be was 'the biggest and most skilled from the jayvee squad and I think he plays hard and smart. He has a good presence for the game * Fuller stands Moot3 and Is Ibe tallest on Ibe team With a running game. Sctiils can lake ad­ vantage of the sweating soccer Coach Doug Mepham put Robbe. Toburen. files. deGoa. Shuford md Oilions through Dan Sherry and Levi Haight. playing both sides of the line in football, will also be able to handle a fast­ paced game with endurance from lhe drills of football Coach Jeff Keller The Saxon varsity squad has also found three piayen who can be a three-pouu threat Schils said Robbe. Toburen and Jiles can rink lhe long Riol ■Our advantage will be team qieed. but we are a small team. Il will be important for us to be able to make the three-point shot against lhe bigger teams." Schils said Schils lost a lot of height for the team when some of his big players from last sea­ son. Ben Robbe. Eric Haines. Chris Youngs and Ben Hughes decided io graduate from high school Schlls said the teams to watch this season In the Twin Valley, the last f<\ Hastings High School, are Sturgis. Hillsdale and Harper Creek "Sturgis lost some players off a gieal team, but they play their style of ball as well as anybody." Schlls said. "Harper Creek and Hillsdale didn't lose loo many players so will be lough as well * Schils said that because of the caliber of Ibe teams in the Twin Valley "if we are al .500 at the end of the year I will be very pleased, because we are so young and inexpenenced. "We have Kt team goals to play as hard as possible in every game and keep a positive attitude toward the game/ The Saxons ended the season 9-13 last year, bowing oui of the district finals in overtime to Allegan. Hastings will open the season at home playing against one of last season s district champions. Ionia. Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. HASTINGS BOYS* BASKETBALL SCHEDULE Hasting* boy* sanity basketball team Members of the 1904 Hastings varsity basketball team Inciude (first row from left): Dan WriqM. Levi Haight. Jim Robbe. Fred Jiles, Aaron Baker. Mike Toburen and Damian deGoa. Schaubel named All-conference Hastings vanity girls basketball stand out Mindy Schaubel was named to the All-Twin Valley team. Schaubel scored 285 peuats over 12 games, todudliig 21 agsiret Harper Creek and 20 again! MasbaU She hit in double figures in all but four games this season. The senior was 69.6 percent accurate from the tree brow line making 103 out of 14g tries. She also had 171 msista dtring the season. She was also selected at Ibe team's Moat Valuable Player and to ibe All-Barry Omary Team feari Ba* y.w hM ■Wrobel »♦ very batd worker and was always out there for ibe learr. "She would do anything to contribute lo the team and was an outsunding person both on and 00 Ibe court." Schaubel Is also an accomplished horse­ man. winning the Overall Reserve Champi­ onship. Reserve Champion Western and Grand Champion Performance at the 1994 Barry County Fair Schaubel and her fouryear-old regincred paint horse. Bay Bandit, have also won Grand Champion Western. Performance and Overall honors during the 1992 and 1993 Barry County fain. She has been with the Cherokee Riders bone dub for eight yean Soccer team holds post­ season banquet The Hastings varsity soccer learn held iu post season banquet recently and honored five of its piayen. The Most Valuable Player Award went to Derek Chandler for the second year in a row. Chandler was the lop stopper of goals for the Hastings squad from his sweeper po­ sition and received All-regional honorable Mindy Schaubel The Defensive Player of the Year award was given io Aaron Baker and the Most Im­ proved Player was Mike Opoiski Receiving the Lee Kaiser Memorial Award for superior motivation went to Mike Toburen. Toburen played midfielder and it was assigned to mark up the best player on the opposing team. Doug Mepham coached the Hastings var­ sity squad Slanting. Coach Dan Shils, Deen Williams. Eric Sorenson. Ja­ son FuBer. Kevin Shuford. Ryan Glllons. Dan Sherry and Man­ ager Larry Smith. sporO| HHS to open Spirit Store The grand opening of the Hastings High School Spirit Store will be held before the opening game of the boys basketball aeasoa Dec. 6 kt 5 p.m. ' The Spirit Store will be open al all home sporting events, said Carla Jiles, accrctary of ti e Hastings Athletic Boosters. She said the b nsters have seen a need for more school s irit and Hastings Saxon logos being worn ’/y people coming to events. "We will make a profit," Jiles said, "but we are not here to make a profit. The items we will sell will be reasonably priced so we Tuesday Trta't Struth 131; C. Txumnrrwnn 164. K. Fay 1*3; M Hermre 156360. B. Bumford 146358; S Vredeubreg 191; N. McDonald IMF. L Barnum 157 WitassfoyF-M. Hur Care Cesser 3IH-I6M; Vantey t Statues 29-19; Mace's Fit. 27VI-2OH; HAS Machine 27-31; Friendly Home Paines 2634-2135; Eye aad Eat Specialists 23-23; Malta 2234-2534; Nashville Oaropradic 22-26. Valley Reeky 13-33; Lifestyles 14-34. High Cream aad Series — E. Hammoetroe 112-300; E. Vaaeaae 100-314; K Sutfin 194-315; S Pi naiaglnt 179-496. B. Wilson 194-473; J Doster 142-411; J. Loo 144-400; B. Norns 16640g; B Estep 163-403; P Castleberry 173-439; R Murphy 16O42I; G Ota 167431. C. TrumbuU 139-377. M Doll 145-399. L. Yoder 173; B. Smith 163; V Slocum 140 Midtaob 33-13; TM Laaares 30-18; Gin backs 2622; Hmtmgs Bowl Suren 25-19. Jo's Bookkeepmg 24-24. Hartzler Tom 22-26; Rowdre Giris 22-26; Deweys Auto Body 22-26; Unique Washtub Duo 21-27; Three Pomes Tack 21-27; Mr Braces 2"-28; Qz-ward Appearance 16-26 Good Genres — L. Perry 177; P Herriagma 133; S. Nevins 163. C Beckwith 163; P Cooley 132; H. Service 172; M Snyder 172; R. Beaneu 150; F Gtrrtmch 163; H. Hewitt 161; F. Snyder 156; L. Potter 165 Gaad Garem and Series — R. Shapiev 176309. S South 167-449; D James 163-454. J. Ogden IB9-503; V Pieraxi 111-306; D. Kelley 233-366; S. VaaDenburg 221-536; S. Nash 136447; B Davenport 194-463; M Wieland 167457. ■ire day Night Mixed Freeman's 31 34-1634; Alley Cals 2Bta-l954; Diehards 2831-1911; Fearsome 4 2620; Misfits 2620; B.S era 2622; HAL 2622; Holey Rollen 25-23; Load Hogs 2624. Tasmanians 2620; Dynamites 23-25; Undecided 23-23; Hooter Crew 22-22; Friends 22-26: Rookies 1834-2911; Really Roseau 1630; 9 and a Wiggle 1630; Beginnen 1634 Wanseas High Games aad Series - K Sutfin 221-364; D VaoCampen 211-341: K Becker IBS-521; M Snyder 1734K; D Lambeth 162435; S. Craven 191466; B Bivens 143402; S Howell 140-360; D Vickers 149-399; T. Huey 173; S Neymeiyer 170; B. Aspmall 103 Mare Gaanm and Series — J DeLaal 239-647; B Hodges 231-371; W Smedberg 176515; B Drayton 176506; F Huey Saxon logo cither silk screened or embroidered on them She said the store will also be open during the winter spons season's Parent's Night, Dec. 7 and during parent teacher conferences. Fer more information or questions about the Spin. Store call Jiles at 948-209g HHS to hold Parent’s Night Schaubel has been accepted at Grand Valley State University to study physical therapy or 1» a pbyxicixn i assistant Parent's Night for all winter athletes from Hastings and their parents will be held Wednesday Dec. 7 al 7:30 p.m. in the lecture hall of the high school. Hastings High Schoo) Athletic Director Tim Johnston said the one-hour long meeting r can help support the teams’ She said the store will offer items like mats, key rings, stickers, t-shins, sw&tshirts. hats and <xhdr items with lhe : 191-500; S Suborn 162-466; B Rentz 161452; J Davis 154450; R Little 231; M Crore 200; M. Tilley 195: J. Woody 195; R. Bowman 183; R. Swift 1*2; B. Allen IK; R. Snyder 173; S Krallman 170; E. Gales 158; M Neymeiyer 149. Tuesday Mixed Country Bumpkins 3619; Consumers Concrete 32-20; Maaon/Davis Line 29-23; Pin Seekers 27-25; Lil Demons 27-25; GiUoos Construction 2626; Neil's Printing 25-27; Woodmansee Construction 2628; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 22-30; Black Sheep 17-35. -Mens High Gaines * Series M. Guy 246334; M. Dtvis 186510; D. Vickers 201; D. Gilions 156404; R. Reed 258-613; M Zimmerman 195; A. Nichols 484; S Hyde 199; M Christensen IK. Womens High Gaines & Series D. Service 154; T. Brodock 202492; K Zimmerman 156; R. Johnson 202-538; J. HOrning 156445; M Hause 156400; D Slovinski 424; L. Blakely 183. Kent Oil 29-19; Carlton Center Exc 28-20; Dorothy s 27-21; Hecker Ins 23-25; D.J. Electric I9H-28K; Bennett Ind. 13U-34M. Good Games A Series: L. Dawe 177425. S Drake 154433; K Fowler 176458; T. Elliston 153; T Christopher 200-532; J. Decker 207-5*4; B Hanford 141-375; P Bntren 159; E Ulrich 173475; G Otis 173 Do you have friends and family who have moved away...who you need to provide a gift? Give them NEWS FROM HOME with a subscription to The Hastings Banner. Call 945-9554. will be to pass out information about fall sports. He said he and the winter sports coaches will be on hand to answer questions by parents and athletes. For more information call Johnston at the high school at 948-4409. Conservation Club trap scores Nineteen shooters took pan tn the Satur­ day. Nov 19 trap stxxx at the Barry County Conservation Club. Two rounds of Scrap were shot with Clin­ ton "Spike" Cooper winning both rounds. Dave Garity won both rounds of Annie Oakley. Scores from 16 yards with 25 targets thrown were Spike Cooper with 25. Sam Scobey - 24. Dan "Hutch" Hutchings -24. Gordon Timm - 23. Eric Timm - 23. Nancy Cooper - 20 and Randy Hughes - 20. With 50 targets thrown, Jane Stiller - 44. Terry Wolfe • 44. Bob Green - 39. Ed Danielwicz - 39. Earl Argetsinger - 35 and Briai< Lloyd -29. Bruce I Joyd and Hank Holtrust hit 65 out of 75 targets. Frank Quaglia Kored 91 out of 100 and Brad Lloyd hit 80 targets. Walt Birman hit 115 out of 125. Handicap scores at 22 yards with 25 tar­ gets thrown were Holtrust - 19. Birman - 18. Hughes - 17. Suiter - 17 and Wolfe with 13. Handicap scores at 27 yards were Spike Cooper with 24. Scobey - 20. Hutch and Ar­ getsinger - 13 and Danielwicz with 11 The club is open for trap shooting every Saturday at 1 p.m. at 1180 S. Cook Rd.. Hastings. YMCA basketball and volleyball now at Delton The YMCA will be hxvtng adult bxskitbxll xnd volleyball al Delton's nuddle school beginning Nov. 28. Volleyball will be held Mondays and Wednesdays from 8:30 lo 10:30 p.m. aad basketball on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 lo 10:30 p.m. The cost is $3 per visit YMCA Hastings Women’s Volleyball League Standings A League W-L Bobs Gun and Tackle.................................... 33-3 Leafwood Lumber....................................... 23-13 Winebrenncr Construction........................ 21-15 Sound Express.............................................. 15-21 Hastings Bunal Vault.................................... 8-28 ICS................................................................ 8-28 B League Snider Satellites................ Ink Spots.............................. Goodenough Goodies...... Tale Office......................... Garrison/Hanover House Ray James Electric........... Crystal Flash...................... E W Bliu......................... Support the Team of Your .34-5 .32-10 .20-19 20-22 .17-25 .17-25 .16-26 9-33 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1994 — Page 11 St. Rose holds annual Thanksgiving Feast, canned food drive Kindergartners and first graders line up. take a tray, and take part in the annual Thanksgiving least al St. Rose. Earlier in the day, the students brought in cans of food to be distributed to those who might not otherwise have a feast. The Thanksgiving dinner is ready, with each server in place at St. Rose. The dinner featured turkey, dressing, potatoes, salad, dessert and more. Ready to begin serving are (from left) Carolyn Seidl, Mary Lou Gamache. Connie Tolger. Norin© Jacobs. Jo Carr, Principal Steve Youngs and Michael McPhillips. ‘Of Christmas Past’ starts this weekend Parents and staff at St. Rose each year cook and serve a dinner of Thanksgiving for lhe students The children and most ot the cooks wear Pilgrim or American Indian costumes to lend atmosphere. Here, some of the volunteer cooks (left to right) Robin Pintar. Norine Jacobs. Connie Tolger and Mary Lou Gamache cook and bake and stir the traditional Thanlrsgiving dinner. Fl-NANCIA-L^ F O-C'U-SI Marie D. OztatMMn of Edwarri D. A Co. " Understand risks of bonds Carefully selected bonds can offer safety however, bonds do include risks that should be fully understood before investing. invest in a bond, the issuer promises to pay you a set amoot of interest over the life of the investment and to return your money when the bond matures. However, this promise is only as strong as the borrower's ability to pay How can you determine how likely an issuers apply for and ar given credit rating*. poratiom are generally rated by Standard and Boor's or Moody's as to their ability to pay U.S. Treasury bonds are considered the your money is tied up. the more risk you face. For example, during the life of a 30-yearbond, interest rates rise and fall. If you sell your bond before it matures, you will receive the prevailing market value based on current interest rates This may be the same, less or more than you paid for the bond. The final risk you face when investing in bonds is the risk of inflation, which erodes purchasing power. Because bonds return the original principal at maturity, if inflation con­ tinues tA reasonable 4 percent annual rate, the principal returned on a typical 20-year bond will buy about half as much as it did when the bond was originally purchased To stay ahead of inflation, every investors also should own some investments that offer growth of The regular income offered by bonds makes them an attractive investment alternative. By making sure you understand all the risks as well as the rewards offered by bonds, you can ensure bonds fit your investment needs and will help you achieve your financial goals. by the full faith and credit of the U.S. govem- Bonds in the top four categories are coa- issues involve significant risk that more pru­ dent investors may choose to avoid The second type of risk associated with bond investing is the risk of changing interest rale*. Although today's interest rates are low compared to those available in the 1980*. they TOUCAN GHOUTOF SHAPEFACT. the 1980s were so abnormally high that in­ forever. As inflation dropped, however, so did interest rates. Individuals who invested in high-yield bonds were rewarded with high in­ come and appreciated bond values, a situation Now that interest rates are at a reasonable shorter-term five-year Treasury notes. For a terest rales would result in a loss of about $41. A 1 percent fall in interest rates would result in a $43 grain in the value of the bond. Of course, if you invest in bonds for lhe them to maturity, interest-rate changes should be of little concern After all. you will conuntil your bond matures. The third risk of owning bonds is the risk of maturity or duration of the loan. The longer From noon to 5 p.m. this Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4. visitors to Charlton Park can take a trip back in timj and experience what Americans did in celebrating Christmas in an earlier time. As well as enjoying the atmosphere in lhe restored village, which will be decorated just a* it might have been 100 years ago, one can dip their own candles, create a com husk doll, make a tin-punch ornament or decorate sugar October 34. 1994 City Holl. Council Chomber*. Hostings, Michigan, A t>ium pudding comes perfectly out of the pan for Wendy Tatar, Education Coordinator of Chariton Park. She made it for "Of Christmas Past" in 1992. St. Nicholas will greet and talk lo all of the children while in the village, carriage rides will bi available. If there is enough snow, sleigh rides will be the order of the In the village church, the Thornapple Dulcimer Society will help set the mood for visitors to lake in the spirit and tradition of an old-fashioned Christmas, when everything from food to gifts to decorations were hand 9. City Manages Report: Letter dated October 24, 1994 from Chief Sarver concerning hours of operation of Police Department discussed. If you’re realh concerned about your health ave your safety belt a workout. It’s the best exercise we know- to keep you and your medical costs from going through the roof. NUCMUIHHAUrMUMin. KU NR MBIT KU "Of Christmas Past" also is presented next week end, Dec 10 and 11, also from noon to Admission is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15. Free ride* will be available to the Park via the Holly Trolley at 12:45 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 3. The trips start and end at Felpausch parking lot. The free transportation is provided by Barry County Transit and Felpausch Food Center, Inc. be due. including for principal and interest on said mortgage, the sum of $212,392.06, and interest will continue on the principal balance of suit or proceeding in law hos boon instituted to presiding. Campbell, 2. Gray. Hawkins. and needs for additional help. 10. Moved by White, supported by Brower that Ketchum. May. Moved by May. supported by Hawkins that the ed on file. Yeas: All. Absent None. Carried. 11. Moved by Brower, supported by White that pay said amount with interest. as provided in said Carried. 3. invokes: Brown's Custom interiors. BSS4G................................... Duthler Ford Truck Inc..... 41.012 ...4.910 .91.082 13.800 Progressive Architecture. Moved by White, supf penset, including attorneys' fee* allowed by low, All. Absent: None. Carried. 12. City Manager Penrod stated that a meeting and all taxes and insurance premiums paid by the will bo held on November 9. at 6:30 with KCCs pro- and the Water Treatment Plant was awarded by thoMML. 13. Moved by Hawkins, supported by Brower that the legislative co-ordinator Frank Campbell be allowed to attend a meeting on November 22. Bloom. White. Josperse. Moy. Ketchum. Hawkins. 4. Moved by White, supported by Josperse that the following consent Hems be received and plocA. Minutes of Hasting* Cable Access Committee for 9/21/94. B. Minute* of Maple Ridge Historic District for 10/5/94. C. Communication from Meal* on Wheel*. D. Communication from Tim Girrboch RE: Hydrant Flushing. E. Resolution on Federal Mandate Accountability ond Reform Act. necessory expenses. Yoos: All. Absent: None. Carried. Penrod stated that the Ci encouraging 15. City Attorney report: No report. He stated that a written opinion on the DDA and it’s ability to capture school millage following the adoption of Penru stated that the DDA would be meeting in Smith for design work and MOOT concerning trees 16. Councilman Campbell stated that the work session scheduled for tonight at 5 30 p.m. was loo eorty for him and would like it on an oH night or I. Communication of 10/10/94 concerning Solid have more notice. Penrod stated this one was Waste Ptonning/BFI proposal. short notice ond couldn't be helped, but would give more notice in future. A meeting for November 14, $1.000 without council approval referred to City at 6:00 p.m. was scheduled to meet with the Attorney. Yea*: All. Absent: None. Carried. auditors. 5. Moved by White, supported by Bloom that the 17. Moved by Campbell, supported by Bloom to correspondence on MERS Benefit E be received ond value of today s bonds will drop. The question A typical $1,000. 30-year Treasury bond will lose about $108 if interest rates rise I per­ cent. On the other hand, the same bond would gain about $132 in value if rates fall I percent Miriam Wirsch office manager of Chariton Park works on greens to decorate the Historic Village for ‘Of Christmas the resolution supporting the entry into the Great Sharon Vickery. City Clerk Nonce of MorrGAtf approved. Yeas: All. Absent: None. Carried. 7. Moved by Josperse. supported by White that dinonce. Yeas: Brower. Compbell. Gray Hawkins. Ketchum. Moy. Josperse. White. Bloom Absent None. Corned 8. Moved by White, supported by Brower that the proclamation for White Ribbon Woek- public sole to the highest bidder at the East door of the Barry County Courthouse, Hastings, Michigan, on Thursday, January 5, 1995 at 2:00 p.m. situated in Thornapple Township, Barry County. Michigan, and are described as follows: The North 140 rod* of the fractional Northeast Quarter of Section 7. Town 4 North. Range 10 West AND ALSO: All that part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 6 lying South of Duncan Creek, being in Town 4 North. Range 10 West. EXCEPTING THEREFROM the premise* described as: Part of the North 140 rod* of the Northeast Quarter of Section tion 6. Town 4 North, Range 10 Wes*, described as COMMENCING on the East line of Section 7. 1307.00 feet South of the Northeast comer of said Section, thence South 89WU0" West 1425.38 feet; thence North HP46TKT East 1334.85 feet to a point on the North line of said Section 7 that is 1176.18 feet. South 89W00" West of the Northeast comer of said Section: thence continuing North 10*46W East 144.00 feet to the centerline of Duncan Creek; thence Southwesterly along the centerline ol Dun- »o.d Northeost Ouortxr Section 7; thence North 89*0000" East along said South lino 369.90 foal to a point 1954.12 foot West of East lino of Section 7; thcr.co North 27*3500 East 1066.85 foot; thence North 89*00*00" East. 1460.18 feet to the East line of Section 7. tl^nce North 66 feet to the PLACE OF BEGINNING; ond commonly known as 6953 Duncan Lake Road. Middleville. Michigan. Notice is further given that the length of the Default has occurred in the conditions of a mor- merman, husband and wife, mortgagor. to State Bonk of Caledonia, mortgagee, by a mortgage dated July 22. 1991. recorded in the Office of Register of Deeds for Barry County, on July 24. 199-., in Liber 520. page 381. Because of said paid amount secured by said mortgage due ond payable forthwith. Dated: November It, ’994 TWOHEY MAGGINI Attorneys for State Bank of Caledonia By: Donald H. Passenger 212 Water* Building Grand Rapids. Mi 49503 (616) 459-6168 (12/29) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 1, 1994 Jury convicts Hastings man of drug offenses A 26-year-old Hastings nun accused ot delivering and manufacturing marijuana was ctxivicied by a jury Tuesday after a two-day trial in Barry County Circuit Court. James R. Kaufman was convicted of delivering and manufacturing marijuana, second offense, which is pumshahh* by up to four years m prison or a $2,000 Tine, or IxXh lie also faces a charge he is i habitual offender, third offense, which could double the maximum sentence possible Sentencing is act for Dec. 22. COURT NEWS: The .ententes. which were the maximum possible, will run concurrently. Weedall also was ordered lo pay $6,254 44 in restitution He was given 189 days credit. Shuster said Weedall and the four others involved are a bunch of "lough guys" who wanted lo be showoffs None of them would be satisfied until they had gone to prison, the judge said, adding that he was granting their wishes Three of the others in the gang have already been sentenced, including Heath B In other recent court business: • A 35-ycar-okl Nashville man accused '»f raping a woman Last November was found guilty by a jury Nov IK of a lesser charge Joseph J Carpenter had been charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in pns*xi The jury acquitted him of one count and convicted him of a lesser charge on the second. They found Carpenter guilty of assaulting the woman and inflicting serious injury on her Carpenter's conviaion came after a fourday trial lie is scheduled to be sentenced Dec. 22. • A trial was scheduled for Jan 9 for a 40ycar -old Kalamazoo man charged with drunk driving and brag a habitual offender. A Dec 29 final pre-trial also was set for Robert P. Hams Hams is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one lo five years in prison or a fine of from $500 to $5,000. or both He also faces a charge he drove on a suspended license, second offense, a misdemeanor that carries a maximum sentence of one year in jail or a $1,000 fine, or both Harris also is charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which can raise lhe maximum sentences on the other charges by one-and-one-half linvs. He pleaded not guilty to the charges in September. • A 19-ycar-old Byron Center nan. who was pan of a gang (hat went on a crime spree in Barry and Kent Counties last spring, was sentenced to 80 to 120 months in prison on a breaking and enienng charge Judge Richard Shuster also sentenced Richard A Weedall Jr. to *0 to 60 months in prison on a charge of receiving and concealing a stolen firearm. Hastings man pleads guilty in bomb threats An 18-year-ok! Hastings man accused of making bomb threats against Hastings schools Nov. 7 pleaded guilty in 56th District Court to tile charges against him Bucky P. Green pleaded guilty lo two counts of making false bomb threats, officials at the Barry County Prosecutor s Office said He was sentenced the same day to serve two days in jail and nine months on probation, they said. He also was ordered to pay $100 in fines and costs. Green and two 12-ycar-okl girls allegedly telephoned bomb threats in lo the Hastings Middle SchexM and Soul he astern Elementary The callers said there were bombs in all lhe Hastings schools and the explosives would go off at ntxwi. Employees and Hastings City Police officers searched the schools and no bombs were found The two ’iris involved are being handled through the county's Juvenile Court. Court officials said the girls have had their preliminary hearings and will have hearings set before the probate judge. Both girls are under home detention, they said Banner CLASSIFIEDS GrrJ...TbertaMings'bANNER • 4K3554 (tara^t 3 BEDROOM RANCH full basement, 2 stall garage on edge of Hastings, no pets, no smok­ ing, $473 phis uhhues and depo sit. Taking application*.. 517-152-1634 LARGE RENTAL >aCHJTY.all occasions The Note­ Gin Lake. 672-5229 or 891-1990.___________________ OFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE available immediately West side locauoe off busy M-43, paved portal*, 416 M ft. up to 3300 aq ft. $4JO per aq ft to lease. Thor—pple Development 948-8959 evimngs 945-2874 lit Ip Wtiniid DIRECT CARB STAFF far 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and drivers lice—e. 945-9613. Salt AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC M-43Dehc Co—ole color TV. small chi— cabinet A buffet, tables A chairs, Indians, hand made porcelain dolls, lovely gifts and collectibles I know who that man is! 623-8900. ( >'IIIOItilltt\ \oltft \ MISSES CLAUSE'S Ann-1 Bazaar A Craft Show, Saturday, December 3rd, from 9am-4pm at Ionia Middle School. Union Street, Ionia. 140 booths with thousands of great crafts and Christmas items THE BOOK NOOK win have over 2,000 paperback books. Breakfast will be available from taro-11 am and snacks A lunch all day. / N<//« FIREWOOD; 721-8733. GENERAL HELP Now hiring. Expanding factory outlet needs io fin 20 full time permanent positions and delivery set up and customer unullabcc. All posiuoos start at $420 a week. Job descnpuoc and pay diseased M interview. For personal inter­ view call. 948-8456. FOR SALE 13 inch BAW port­ able lv. $20, new Vivitar 35 camera A film $12. new VCR plus with batteries $20, ph.945-3386, 501 Wi— Rd. HUMAN RESOURCE ASS& TANT entry level opening in Hastings area. For detail onented and motivated person Must have strong customer service and general office stalls Duties include: interviewing and testing applicants, payroll and handling unemployment claims. Computer experience helpful. Send resume with cover letter, mclndiag salary history and requirements, to: Ad 8336, c/o Reminder. P.O. Box 188, Hast mgs. Ml 49058_____________ REPOSSESSED: Buildings •JOBSFIREFIGHTER POLICE Entry level positions. Male/ Female. Now hiring $11 J8-$l429/hr. Paid training and benefits. Applicants call 1-219-736-4715, Ext A 4317. SERVICE MERCHANDISE ER,PurtTTmeLAL/JIROCH.a leading wholesale distnbutor, is looking for a part-time Service Merchandiser for lhe Hastings -ra TN is ind i vid ual w iE be responsible for stocking candy and/or coffee and servicing our supermarket accounts. Strong communication skills and customer relauoos are necessary along wuh a good work record. Approx. lOhn/week. Please apply at or send resume lo. 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Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded Call 941-1501 or 945-9448 and leave message Man shot in hunting accident Felps. 17. of Hastings. William D. Pelkey. 17. of Hastings, and Jamie I. Bethel, 20. of Plainwell. Paul L. Hawkins, 17. of Hastings pleaded guilty in October to charges that included stealing a car, possessing a stolen firearm and breaking into a school He is scheduled to be sentenced on Jan. 5 Felps was sentenced to two prison terms of 80 to 120 months and antxher term of 40 lo 60 months The sentences are lo run cixtcurrently He was also txdercd to pay around $6,800 tn restitution and a $5,000 fine. Pelkey received a sentence of five to 10 years tn prison. He also was ordered lo pay about $6,800 tn restitution and a $5,000 fine. Bethel was sentenced to prison terms of 80 to 120 nxwiths, 120 to 180 months and 32 to 48 nxwiths He was ordered to pay $4,554 in restitution Weedall pleaded guilty in September to a charge of carrying ccxiccaled revolvers in his car in Apnl He also pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering a school on l^cey Road tn March. In exchange for Weedall's pleas, the Barry County ITosecutor s Office agreed to drop a charge of safe breaking and one count of receiving and concealing stolen firearms. The prosecutor also agreed to drop a charge he was carrying a revolver with an unlawful intent. Bank robber pleads guilty A 35-year-old Battle Creek man accused of rubbing (wo tanks in Allegan and Barry counties pleaded guilty Monday to one of the robberies, said officials at the United Slates District Attorney's Office in Grand Rapids. Jeffrey Scott Travis, formerly of Hastings, pleaded guilty in U J. District Court to one federal count of bank robbery as pan of a plea agreement with the office, officials said. In exchange for his plea, authorities said, an identical count pending against Travis will be dismissed at sentencing, which was set for Feb. 16. 1995. Travis is ore of two men accused of robbing the United Bank branch on Patterson Road at Gun I^ke Oct. 17. and the Nashville Branch of the Hastings City Bank two weeks earlier, on Oct. 4 The other man accused in the robberies David M. Amy, 43. of Battle Creek, also hat been charged with two federal counts o bank robbery. Officials said Amy is in custody pending a possible plea agreement similar to that for Travis Pre-exams set for 3 accused off arson Dec. 21 pre-exams have been scheduled in 56th District Court for a lieutenant on the Hickory Corners Fire Department and two ocher Barry County men charged with burning a motor home in October. Paul J. Vandenburg, 34, of Hickory Corners. Norman L. Mann, 31. of Delton, and Lonnie L. Mann, 26. of Banfield, each is charged with burning insured personal property. They are reportedly out on $5,000 personal recognizance bonds. The fire occurred on the morning of Oct. 27 at the comer of Lang and Sheffield roads, said Michigan State Police at the Hastings post. Hickory Comers firefighters and Barry Township police responded to the blaze. The 1971 Champion motor home, estimated to be worth about $8,000, was owned by Vandenberg, troopers said. They said the motor home was burned by the Manns at Vandenberg's request. Vandenberg is a lieutenant with lhe Hickory Corners department and a reserve officer with the Prarieville Police Department. IRVING TWP. — An Inkster man accidentally shot his friend in the face Saturday while the two men were hunting in a private field on J armor Road, said troopers at the Michigan State Police pout in Hastings. Paul W. lotokey, 39. and George S. Fitzgerald. 34, of Clinton Township, were hunting deer 12:30 p.m. when the accident occurred, troopers said. lackey told police he and Fitzgerald were about 150 yards from each other when a buck came between them. He said he tried to shoot lhe buck, but accidentally shot Fitzgerald instead. Lackey was using a 12-gaugc shotgun, police said Fitzgerald was taken to Pennock Hospital where X-rays revealed pieces of buckshot Mill remaining in his nasal cavity, troopers said Fitzgerald was treated at Pennock Hospital and'eleased. Jacket reported stolen at restaurant HASTINGS — A $200 leather jacket was reported stolen Saturday from a local restaurant. Hastings City Police said. The victim told police he went to the restaurant at 7 p.m. and put the jacket in the coat rack. When he went to get it an hour later, the coat was gone, he said. Man charged with drunk driving RUTLAND TWP. — A 23-year-old Woodland man has been charged with drunk driving, second ofiemc. according to the Barry County Prosecutor's Office. Leroy R Hallock, of 1310 Wellman Road, was arrested by Barry County Sheriffs deputies early Friday morning on a drunk driving charge after they saw him weaving his car while driving on Hammond Road juM after midnight, police said. When he was stopped by police, he smelled of alcohol, deputies said. A breath test showed Hallock had a blood alcohol level of .12 percent, deputies said. A . 10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Deputies said they searched Hallock's vehicle and found a bottle of wine that was 3/4 full and some full beer bottle?. Woman may face forgery charge HASTINGS —- City police report they arc seeking to charge a 22-year-oid Hastings woman will: forgery and uttering and publishing. Officers are alleging that the woman took a government check for $193 that was made out to someone else and cashed it, fexging the other person s signature A warrant request has been sent io the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Hastings teen hurt in tractor mishap RUTLAND TWP. — A tractor mishap Toeaday. Nov. 2Z injured a Ifr-year-old Hastings boy. said troopus at the Michigan Stale Police pod in Hastings. Jeffrey L. Maivllle. of 4499 Heath Road, was riding Ibe I94S Aills Chalmers farm tractor up a tall behind his house al 4 p.m. when the tractor overturned, troopers said. Maiville jumped from lhe tractor, but It landed on his leg. police said. He was taken to Pennock H wpital where he was treated and released Guns stolen from arei business HASTINGS — Two shotguns worth $720 were reported stolen Tuesday. Nov. 22. from Actions Signs, Hastings City police said. The owner of the store told police the two shotguns turned up missing from lhe business in October He said he did not report them stolen at first because be thought someone tad borrowed them. Van crash hurts Hastings boy, mother RUTLAND TWP. — A 4-year-oid Hastings boy and Ms mother were hurt Wednesday. Nov. 23. in a van crash on Tanner Lake Road, said Michigan Slate Mice at Ute Hastings post Troopers said Tracy L Mitchell. 30. ot 5266 Henry Rosd. was driving north on Tamer Lake Road near Yeckley Road al 120 p.m. when she came to the top of a hill and saw a truck in the middle ot the mad on lhe ocher side. Mitchell put her brakes on. drove off lhe road, down an embankment into a ditch and hu a large tree. poUce said. Mitchell and her passenger. Dustin J. Mitchell, were taken to Pennock Hospstal where Mitchell was treated and released. Dustin Mitchell under went surgery and was later reieasea, hospital officials said. Police said the ocher vehicle involved was a crock backing into a private driveway. Thanksgiving Day fire kills dog HASTINGS — A house fire Thanksgiving Day damaged a Hastings home and killed the occupant's dog. Hastings firefighters said. The blaze ac 1029 E. Railroad caused about SilXXX) in damage to the bouse, they said. The dog reportedly died from smoke inhalation The occupant. Randy Baer, was not home at lhe time ot the fire, firefighters said. They said lhe fire was started by a space healer. 11 was reported by a neighbor al 12:54 pjB. The blaze was contained in the living rixrm Ml kitchen of the home, firefigixerx laid. They were on lhe scene for about tn hour. Cash stolen from rural home HASTINGS TWP. — A resident on Chariton Park Road reported S100 was stolen from her home last week, said deputies at the Barry County Sheriffs Department The money was stolen between Monday. Nov. 21. and Wednesday. Nov. 23. when the theft was reported, police said. Thieves break into area garage ORANGEVIIXE TWP. — A $500 metal detector and a $100 rifle were Molen from the garage of a home on Wildwood Road, said Barry County SherifTs deputies. The items were taken between 7 a m. Tuesday. Nov. 22, and 10:30 p.m. the next day. police said RANDY EUGENE WELLS Thanks so much for adopting me daddy. I Jove you with all my heart. Austin Lewis Wells WrWUMIIA UKIYHIONCKT nUMMIUlK. Mi\t t'llaitcau\ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4 40 for 1st 5 words. 12< cath word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $2.20 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10e each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $230 for 14 5 words; 10c each word therea ler. •50c bookkeeping charge for w®l ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 948-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) Cloverdale Road home sacked BALTIMORE TWP. — Nearly SI500 worth ot items were stolen recently from a home on Cloverdale Road, said deputies ■ the Barry County Sheriffs department The victim said he discovered Nov. 16 that his house, which is under construcuon, was broken into. He said his pole barn also had been enteral Among the items stolen were a steel door, a pair ot boras, a staple gun, a radial saw, two drills and a lamp, police said. Troopers seek marijuana charge BALTIMORE TWP. — Troopers at the Mile police pent in Hastings said they are seeking to charge an vea man with possessing marijuana in his home. Troopers said they went to the man's home Wednesday. Nov. 23, after receiving a tip that he was allegedly dealing marijuana. Police said they conducted a search of lhe home and found a live marijuana plant fivefeet tall, a bundle of five stripped manjuana plants, a baggie containing a green leafy substance, another baggie with thousands of what police believe to be manjuana seeds, two lamps and a hammer-shaped pipe. Cause of fire remains a mystery It's against the law. So if you don't want a ticket buckle up. Or. you could become broke tn more ways than one. MCSUIHMllirRMAIIMIT. ■UOUIMMTTBI ( DOWLING — The cause of the fire at the old Dowling library Nov. 6 remains undetermined, but Hastings firefighters said the fire is not considered suspicious. A lack of evidence at the scene simply prevents them from ascertaining lhe origin of the blaze, they said. The fire, which Maned tn the ceiling of the building, was reported at 2:13 a.m.. firefighters said. The department battled the blaze for two and a half hours with the a&siMaoce of firefighters from Johnstown Township. The building was vacant and no one was reported hurt. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-12-08.pdf 4b72a3136e526063fc91db7b14f8e5d9 PDF Text Text Overpopulation fears expressed Hastings al holiday Winter sports seasons starting See Plage 2 See Pages 12 and 13 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER 1W4 VOLUME 140. NO 43 PRICE 25* Five finalists announced for sheriff’s post by Elaine Gilbert Auuimi Editor Rve finalists have been selected from a field of 19 appticanis Interested in becoming the next Sheriff of Barry County. County Clerk Nancy Boersma said the expects that the new sheriff will be named thia week. "Keeping Christ in Christmas," the 40th anniversary of Hastings Brat Christmas parade, was everything organizers had hoped it wotdd be and more The little shepherd boys in Sunday's reenactment of the first Christmas are pictured hare: Zack Coenen, Adam Guy and Travis Coenen. They ware part al the txbhcal tableau, which was incorporated into the Hastings Country Christmas Weekend of events For more pictures of the holiday festivities, look on page 3. . . Three-day Christmas ' celebration a hit by Jsea Gallup Sagy Writer The three-day celebration of Christmas in Hastings held last weekend, was a success. He noticed that people are slatting to look forward to certain events, such as activities at the library and the caroling. The lighting of the Christmas trees on the Barry Comity and organisers expect it so grow with each passing year. Courthouse lawn may become one ot the events that people remember and enjoy, he "We're just very, very pleased." said Hastmgs Area Chamber of Commerce director Dixie Stw^t-MwMmm She said organizers were happy with the number of different service grtaps that really wanted Io get involved "Because of the short nrey-e, some were not able, she said. "I think there will be a lot more involved next year." she predicted. "We Hunk c will grow every year." said. The focus of the weekend will stay on "home-grown" activities that people feel good about. Shumway said The event has lots of potential, and mexe promotion of the event will lake place in the coming year, be said. The goal of the weekend celebration of the Christmas season is to build a framework of events that makes it easy for other groups Thu was the secoJ year ot the three day celebration format, and "there was definitely more enthusiasm this year than last year ~ The weekend activities came from the de­ cision io take the parade, which has been held for 40 years, md build from it. StadelMamhumsaid "The Christmas season is an opportune time to bring the community together." she noted. The chairman of the event. Brian Shumway, said be is delighted with the sec­ ond year of the effort "rm very pleased; it went wonderfully. There was increased participatkn across all of the events." he said. All of the casual comments he has heard have been 'upbeat and positive, he said join in. be said Dr. Michael Rohr was the parade chair­ man for the third year, and he has said be is wilting io handle the task again next year. Td like to extend my thanks to everyone who participated This waa me largest pa­ rade we've bad in a long time." be observed. A lot of people put a kx of work into the floats, he said, and there waa jncrvaartd In­ volvement of area churches in the parade. He said he would tike to see more participation from area businesses in the parade, lo let pa­ radegoers see what the various businesses have to offer the community A new. later starting time and a longer Finalists for the two-year appointed term lo fin the upcoming vacancy created by the impending retirement of Sheriff David Wood are: Steven DeBoer of Wayland Vance Hoskins of Middleville. William C. Johnson of Middleville. Donald Nevins of Hastings and Jason Sixberry of Hastings. All five, who will be interviewed today, have law enforcement experience. Three currently are employed at the County Sheriffs Department and two have Michigan State Police backgrounds .First IJ DeBu, tv commander of the Michigan Slate Police Poet la Wiylrod. a position be bat held since 1988. Hoskins retired In 1993 from the Hastings Pos' c." the Michigan Slate Police after servin; 23 years in law enforcement and is curren ly a private Investigator Sgt Johnson has worked st the Barry County Sheriffs Department since 1978. Nevins has been a County Sheriffs deputy since 1977. Sixberry has been a deputy with the County Sheriffs Department tinea 1990 By stale law. a panel made up of Barry County Prosecutor Dale Crowley. County Clerk Boersma and Probate Judge Richard Shaw will pick Wood's successor Io fill the remainder of his term, which expires Dec. 31. 1996. After that, voters will elect the sheriff. Wood is retiring from the County Sheriffs position at the end of the year after 31 yean with the department He hat served as sheriff for nearly 20 yean. The person who succeeds Wood must be a resident of the county. County Clerk Nancy Boersma has said the panel hopes Wood s replacement can begin serving Jan. 1. 199$. Other applicants tar the sheriffs post included Darek Wolman of Hastings. Allen A. Hempstead of Lanstne. Stephanie Clark of Edmore. Randal J. Cope of Covingion. Ind.. John F. Townsend of Bellevue. Sieven J. Sinclair of Vicksburg. Warren A. Manin of Three Rivers. Thomas S. Wasaa of Elsie. Joseph A. Beaudry of Hastings. Michael C. Leskk of Webberville. Randall J. Overmire of Hastings. Richard Kill of Arizona. Harold D. Severence of Grandville and Shirley Stahl of Sauli Sie. Marie. Pedestrian’s death still under investigation byNkkHafltima SmU Wraer Hastings police are still investigating the cause of a truck-pedestrian accident Friday afternoon that killed an elderly Hastings woman. Loma K Slocum. 79. of 5898 S. Bedford Road, was hit by a pickup truck at 124 pin nt the parking ktl of the National Bank of Hastings, police said. She died from her injuries early Saturday morning at Bunerwortb Hospital In Grand Rapids, they said. Clifford Morse, an officer with the Hastings department, said the accident was "strange" because alcohol and excessive speed were not factors in the accident. "Ota basic question is ... why didn't the victim see the driver of the truck, and why didn't the driver of the truck see the victim-" Morse said. "That’s where were focusing our investigation at this point.' Morse said Slocum was struck while walking toward the bank from a parked vehicle. The driver of the truck. Saundra King. 34. of 10260 Parmalee Road. Middleville, entered the bank's parking lot from Nonh Broadway and the vehicle bit Slocum while beading to the drive-through window. Morse said. King told police she did not see Slocum in the lot. and the sun blinded her when she turned toward the drive-through window. She said the did not know there was a problem until she heard the track bit something. Morse said. Slocum Initially was taken to Pennock Hospital, and then airtifred to Butterworth Police said the medical examiner in Grand Rapids ruled Slocum died from multiple injuries. Morse said most accidents involving. Saa KDESmAN, cornbread page S Welcome to winter: by Nick Hoffman Suff Writer ncBmyCaMyCaMMmaiA(iag wgl have an open torn from !»• pan. Friday ■ Se COA baiMiag oa Msehigaa Am as Haatiap. The hove will conancManae the COAs 20 years of service to senior ettaaaa ia Peery r AddMkmal NEWS BRIEFS Appear on Paet 2 Barry County became a winter wonder­ land overnight when a snowstorm twept through the area Tuesday night and Wednesday morning and diopped 8.5 inches of mow on the ground Weather forecasiers bad been expecting the county to receive three lo five inches of mow from the storm, but the area was right m a band of heavy precipitation that tin west Michigan. "Any time you gel into December, you belter expect die unexpected." said David McIntyre, an observer for the National Weather Service and a broadcaster al WBCH radio in Hastings Most of vxithwer Michigm received six to eight inches of snow Lansing had seven inches of snowfall, and Holland was locked with 11 inches. McIntyre said The norm was a "very organized" system that moved northeast into the Midwest from the Great Plains, be said. The snowstorm Sm STORM, cMHinnnd an page 2 The snow that closed schools and clogged roads Wednesday morning also sent some vehicles off the roadway and into the ditch This photo shows that even the big guys had trouble staying on the road Ths mishap happened north of Hastings on M 43 near Mary Lou Drive about 10:30 a m �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 8, 1994 ‘Think globally, act locally’ to fight overpopulation, too by David T. Young Editor Think globally, act locally," the motto of the recycling movement, also applies nicely to concerns about overpopulation. Nancy Cut birth and Thomas Small, two Western Michigan University English litera­ ture professors, tokl a "First Friday’ audi­ ence last week that perhaps the best way to News Briefs Bernard Society to exchange gifts The Bernard Historical Society will meet at 7 p m Monday. Dec 12. at the Dclron Kellogg Middle School library Gladys Chamberlain and Wendy Kahler u ill lead the singing of Christmas cands. Those attending arc asked lo bring a $3 gilt to exchange Men arc asked to br­ ing a gilt t«< a man and wt«mcn arc asked to bring one for a woman Cookie* and coflcc will be served Christmas jazz concert planned The Hastings High School Music Department will present "Have Yourself a Jazzy Little Christmas" al 7;3O p.m Thursday. Det 15. al the high school lecture hall Three huz ensembles and a new eight­ member show choir. ••Reflections." will he featured in the concert. The instrumental groups will be Jazz Band I and II and the Jazz Sextet There will be a $2 admission charge Lions planning ‘Candy Cane’ days The Hastings Lions Club will have its annual "Candy Cane Days" today. Fri­ day and Saturday at Feipausch and K mart Proceeds will he used lo support the Lams community service projects. in­ cluding programs for the blind eral prov Kling eye exams and glasses h» those in need For more information about the glasses program. call Don Granncr al *15-3619. To receive help for the needy with eyesight problems, stop in at Love lac. and talk with director Steve Reid. Residents urged to show luminaries Hastings residents are encouraged io light up their ncighbortuxxis with luminaries during the holiday season. The Hastings Area Chamber of Com merer and the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees are encouraging people ’o show their holiday spirit by making and display ing them To construct one. cut out one side of a plastic milk jug. leaving three or four in­ ches <»n the bottom Add sand up to the t.ip of the cutout, place a candle in the sand and then posit on the luminary akmmg a walkway or driveway for display For more information. call 948-2819 Fashion show set for Dec. 10 The Hastings chapter of the Jaycees will have a fashion show at the Cinema IA2 in Hastings at 10 a m. Saturday. Dec 10 Clothing from the Fashion Bug of Hastings and jewelry from Park Lane will be featured in the show A concession stand will be open. The puN ic is welcome and there will be no charge lo attend For more information, call 945-4319 or 945 9454 •Christmas Past’ events to continue Histone Chariton Park will continue its celebration of the spirit "Of Christmas Past from r>*xi to 5 p m Saturday and Sunday. Dec. 10 and II Included will be the sights, sounds and tastes cW the yuletide season in the late 19th century The 16-building restored village will he decorated as it would have been 100 years ago. with fresh greenery Visitors can dip their own bayberry candles, create a com husk angel, decorate a sugar cookie and make a tin punch orna­ ment Taste treats of the season will in­ clude gingerbread cookies baked in a wood stove, chestuts roasted on an open fire, steaming wassail and English plum pudding The Thornapplc Dulcimer Society will fill the tillage church with musK. St Nicholas will greet children of all ages while out in the village, carriage ndes will be available and there will be sleigh rides if there is enough snow Shoppers can stop in at the gift shop or purchase hand made craft items AdmtssMm is $4 for adults and $1 for children ages 5 to 15 For more information. call 945 3775 try to slow down the world s alarming popu­ lation boom is lo start at .he local level, but have the world in mind Their comments came in the wake of the recent Cairo population conference, where it was noted that unless something is done soon and often, the number of people on the planet will double from its current 5.7 mil­ lion to more than 11 million. Holiday night flights planned The Hastings Flying Service, in cooperation with the I hornapple Flying Service, will offer "Christmas Lights al Night" Hights from 6 to 9 p.m Friday and Saturday al the Earl McMullin ter­ minal building al the Hastings/Barry County Airport The association is encouraging all residents with holiday lighting displays lo turn them on during those evenings. Bookings can be arranged by calling *18 Mil8. hut walk ms will be welcome Cost of each flight will be S*0. Danielle Dipert wins DAR award Danielle Dipert has been named the winner of this year's Daughters of the AmerKan Revolution GkmJ Citizen award at Hastings High School. The annual DAR award goes to a high school senior who demonstrates qualities for good citizenship, including leader­ ship. dependability, service and patriotism The selection of three finalists is made by teachers and the stu­ dent body chooses the winner. The recipient, daughter of Dan and Dune Dipert. was Homecoming queen this past fall and she was a member of the girls' varsity basketball team, among other activities Holiday music sat at Showcase A special evening of Christmas music, featuring Mark Hill. Hosea Humphrey and Dedo and Jeff will be presented at the Musicians Showcase al 6:30 tonight al Arby 's in Hastings Hill is a singer and songwriter from Marshall who is makiqg bn Tint, appcarancejut the Showcase. He finished second ut the Country Showdown al the Hastings Summerfest in 1993. Hill also has released an album "Old Fashioned Christmas." whih includes original and traditional holiday songs Humphrey. of Middleville, is a singer and radio host Dedo and Jeff, also of Middles die will sing country and bluegrass style Christmas music. Blood drive wil be Dec. 14 The Barry County chapter of the Amer Kan Red Cross will have a blood drive from I to7p.m Wednesday. Dec. 14. at the Emmanuel Episcopal Church. 315 W Center St.. Hastings. The drive is the last of three in Barry County this month A blood hank at Maple Valley High School Dec. I netted 95 pints Results weren't in yet for a drive Monday in Middleville. Anyone who is at least 17 years of age. weighs at least 110 pounds, is in reasonably pood health and hasn't given bkxxl within 56 days of the date of the drive is eligible to contribute Program on kids’ behavior slated Parents in the Delton Kellogg school district arc invited to spend an evening at the middle school tonight to hear sugges­ tions on how to improve responsible behavk*r of children at home The program will he from 6:30 to 8 tonight (Thursday. Dec. 8) in Rooms 1(1-11 at the middle school Speaker will be Jim Montagnes, who has trained some of the Delton Kcllog stall tor the last two years, using strategics lor teaching children responsi­ ble hchavaw Parents will be given an opportunity to ask qucsiKMis m an informal atmosphere. Nancy and I think that if there's hope for the future, it’s going to have to come from the grass-roots level," Small said. One of the most important things that can be done locally is to insure there is efficient and wise land use planning, "for increases in population and simply people moving through that make it necessary and difficult," Small said. "We need to retain green space and farm land, for productivity, diversity and sanity." As urban sprawl keeps moving along, more and more farm land is being replaced by development. Thai's alarming because as the world population increases, so does the demand for food. Small said that in Barry County. 37.9 per­ cent of its farm land has been lost since 1960, which is higher than the average for southwest Michigan. "Most has been lost to urban sprawl." he said. A good example of being able to do some­ thing about the problem locally, they said, can be found in a township near Grand Tra­ verse Bay. where residents agreed to raise their taxes to preserve farm land and green space. Each homeowner pays an average of $62 to pay the difference between the value of the farm land hod the same property if it was developed land. Small sakL The key is the organization of people io develop land use policies lo pro­ vide a basis for decisions Concerns about population aren't new, the two professors said, but if people don't take notice and do something about it. they will become endangered species themselves sometime in the next century. They noted that the world population hit one billton in 1830 and that figure had dou­ bled by 1930. It hit three billion in 1960, four billion in 1975 and five billion in 1987. It is estimated that it will hit six billon by 1997 and by the year 2025 there will be more than 11 billion. "The world’s population is growing at a staggering rale." Cutbirth said. "And almost half (today) are under 25 yean of age." Smail added, "k increases about 11.000 in the unit it lakes to eat your lunch.“ Another alarming statistic is that about 95 percent of the population added lo the earth is in third world countries. Small said what can be frightening is the "antagonisms that exist and are developing between underdeveloped nanons and devel­ oped nations. "Just under a billion people don't get enough food. That's a frightening statistic." Yet the United Sues baa the fastest grow­ ing population among the industrialized na- s Nancy Cutbirth and Thomas Small, two Western Michigan University pro- ; lessors, spoke to a First Friday audience about overpopulation. ; 4 Portugal has fallen io as low as 1.3. • The average number of children being bom in third world countries has declined from 6 lo 3.8 per woman. • A little more than half of the world's women use some form of contraception. "The fertility rale worldwide is on the way down, but it’s not going down fast enough." Cutbirth said. "There is a high correlation between education, health care and a low fertility rate. Women need the knowledge in order lo plan a family." Small added that one of the achievements of the Cairo Conference was the recognition of the greater role of women in family plan­ ning. "But the men need some education, too,” he said. • The world record holder right now in population growth is, unfortunately, Rwanda, with nine children per woman. The war-torn African nation is where there is "tremendous ethnic conflict and environmen­ tal degradation." which feeds the. problem. Adding to the alarm for the future is the understanding that food production, though increasing in volume isn't keeping pace with population growth. Food production reached in the’^green revolufon" in the • Birth rales hit a high 20 yean ago tn the U.S., but bow are down to 2.1 per couple, which is virtually at replacement rate, or a zero population growth rate. The rate In One young man in the audience said, how­ ever. that "We have a good part of our land left done in the U.S. If we used all of it. the poa ntial exists to feed the entire world. The am tax of potential the U5. is staggering." Another man in the audience said. "Il • seems strange to me that people are starving when we have so much surplus here." However, Cutbirth and Small said arable land is decreasing worldwide at an alarming rate, partly because of the degradation of .' land, development and desertification. They ‘ said the Earth has very little land suitable for fanning unused." ' Cutbirth said foreign aid lo underdevel- < oped countries hasn't been helpful. "We’ give them equipment they can't ♦ maintain (for example)," she said. "We’ve ; frequently gone about it the wrong way." They both noted that there is a lot of pres- • sure lo reduce or cut off foreign aid. but that '* isn't the answer. Each person in the United States has be­ tween 30 to 40 times the impact on the envi­ ronment iha: other countries have. • But the impact of foreign people coming here alao is very great. "When people emigrate io the U.S.. there is a drop in the fertility rate, but an immense rise in environmental impact." Small said. He added that "Water is the key Il’s there I We can’t get rid wisely." ot U. We need lo use It * The First Friday forums, which focus on topical issues, are sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Committee. They are held al noon on the first Friday of each STORM continued from page I alao Ml Illinois. Indians and Misaouri Area temperature, dropped to an overnight low ot 25 degree, during Ute storm. McIntyre said He laid the mowfall waa heavy because there waa a lot precipitation in ibe air. "It could have been a lot wone than what it waa." McIntyre said The snowfall disrupted the morning rou­ tine of many people who had to dig them•eives out ot their homes Moat area schools closed thetr doors for the day. including Hasting,. Lakewood. Tbomappie Kellogg. Delton Kellogg and Maple Valley schools. Barry County Chris­ tian and Barry Intermediate Special Educa­ tion. Day classes al the Hastings campus ot Kellogg Community College were canceled, as were other activities planned for the day weanesoay. The snow made road conditions treacher­ ous Wednesday morning. Officials at Barry County Central Dttpatch said 20 traffic ac­ cidents were reported in the county between midnight and 3:30 p.m Wednesday. Rhonda VandenMeulen (left) tries to dig her car out of more then a heV-foot ot snow Wednesday morning with the help of neighbor Joo Burkholder and his snow Mower. White the roads were nearly an cleared by Wednesday afternoon, slippery conditions reportedly continued io be a problem. McIntyre said the storm system has moved out of west Michigan, and the National Weather Service Is forecasting temperatures will be in the 30s through the rest of the week, with lower temperatures at night. More snow systems are developing in the far west, however, be said. OMKTMAS continued from page I Kiwanis chicken dinner is Friday The Hastings Kiwanis Club will have a fund-raising chicken dinner at the Hastings High School cafeteria Friday evening. Dev 9 Al Francik. director of transportation for Hastings Area Schools and organizer of the dinner, vaid it will be held the same evening as Hastings' first varsity basketball game of the season The meal will include baked chicken, mashed putat»*o and gravy . green beans, roll and butter, cookies ana milk or coffee Tickets are $6 each for adults and $3 tor students ages 12 and under They are available from any Kiwanian or at the dlKW Proceeds from the dinner will be used t»»r Kiwam. projects to benefit youths and the community roue made ihe parade more enjoyable, be said. Finishing touches on the floats could be done Saturday morning in the spacious park­ ing lot at K man. Td especially like to thank Kmart for the use of the parking lot." Flohr said. "The mite-long parade route started and ended there. "11 went very smoothly." Flohr said of the 40th annual parade. The longer route also helped the people who spent so much time on a float feel that it was worthwhile. Flohr said be hopes the parade wili become even bigger, and thinks word of mouth will help. For example, the 4-H riding club members said they’d spread the word, and maybe we ll get more horses next year. Flohr said. "Were already talking about how to get­ ting more communities in Barry County in­ volved. It really is a county event" J The two professors gave each person tn ? the audtenoe a 10-questkm test about popa- ’ lation growth, its effect and whit II means. * Alhough Jennifer Finney did not have to go to school Wednesday, she spent her morning helping others shovel the snow from the sidewalks of downtown Hastings �Thursday, December 8, 1994 — Page 3 Hastings alive with holiday spirit... Assyria Twp. supervisor resigns The Assyria Township Board of Trustees has the task of finding a new supervisor. Paul B. Bartzcn of 8392 Huff Rd.. Belle­ vue. has notified the board that he will relin­ quish the supervisor's post, effective Dec. 31 In his letter of resignation to the board Monday night. Banz.cn cited his work and family schedules as his reason for resigning. Originally . Banzcn was appointed to fill the supervisor’s post to fill a vacancy and won his own elected term in 1992. running unopposed. The board hopes to appoint a successor to begin Jan. 1 to fill the two remaining years of Banzen's term, according to Clerk Dena Miller. Carolers ware out in force through downtown Hastings Friday night and this group stopped in at Blair's Pet I Garden SuppSes to serenade employees and customers. About 120 people turned out lor the caroling and they were joined by several dozen more for the community sing later. The past weekend events were sponsored by the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce. Jaycee Glen Cuddabee. a former officer of the organization, performed the lighting honors for one of the community Christmas trees on the courthouse lawn. Jaycee Susanne Parker did the other. Hastings S & L wins 25th straight 5-star rating Bauer Financial Repons Inc. has released its latest findings and notified Hastings Savings & Loan that the association has earned Bauer’s five star rating. The rating is based on an evaluation of financial data as submitted to federal regulators for the quarter ended June 30 of this year It is the 25th consecutive quarter that Hastings Savings & I-oan has achieved this top rating To earn Bauer's five star rating, the highest on a scale from 0 lo 5. Hastings Savings & Loan's tangible capital ration or total risk-based capital ration exceeded twice the level required by federal regulators. Delinquencies and repossessed assets were manageable and Hastings Savings & Loan was soundly invested and profitable at June 30. Hastings merchants offered visitors a variety of refreshments Friday evening during "open house * Here, at Second Hand Comers, employee Paul Fsy pours pop while Laura Brandl and her daughters Aubri and Sarah select some goodies Hastings Lions hosts for pancake breakfast Decorating ora of the community Christmas trees on the Courthouse lawn Friday night are Nicole Swartz and EmUy Heath AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Before Hasting^ Christmas parade Saturday, the Hastings Lion's Club held their annual pancake breakfast at the McDonald's restaurant. Here McDonald's employee Marc Jarvis gets a batch cf pancakes ready for hungry customers. CM It Out! Seth Parker. 3, appeared to be very interested in the community Christmas tree Six Republicans to vie for four slots on Nashville Council by Teresa Frith Staff Water Three incumbent Republicans will be joined by three newcomers tn the village primary election Feb. 20 for Our slots on the Nashville Council. Newcomers R. Christopher Pash and Dennis Mapes will face each other for a oneyev position previously held by Dick Tobias, who resigned recently due to health problems. Incumbents Stephen Corwin. Frank Dunham and Michael Callton will be joined by newcomer Jan Kelley tn the race for three two-year trusKe slots. After the primary. the winners names will appear on the March 13 general election bal­ lot. and they likely will be unopposed because no Democrats have filed for a seal. Any candidate without a political affiliation may file a qualifying petition by Dec. 13 to get on the ballot. An inde­ pendents name wouldn't be placed on the primary ballot in February, but would appear on the general election ballot in March Candidates must be residents of the village and at least IK years old Completed petitions must contain the signatures of at least five registered voters Blank forms can be picked up at the Village Office during normal business hours For more information, call the Nashville Village Office at 852-9544 Have you seen the new The Lions helped out during the breakfast by cleaning up the dmng area and waiting on people Mike Yost of the Lions helps here by wiping oh one of the tables HELP DRIVE DOWN THE RATE OF KIDNEY DISEASE WHILE SAVING THE ENVIRONMENT food label? It's appearing in grocery stores everywhere! The new food label makes It easier to find out what's In ths food you eat. It helps you compare products quickly. Look for the box called ■•Nutrition Facts' on ths side or back of the Donate your used car to the National Kidney Foundation. You may even qualify for a tax deduction. For more information or to arrange for a free pick up call 1-800-488-CARS (2277) package-that s how you know It's the new food label. �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 8. 1994 Animal shelter a problem, not solution 7b The Editor: I thought if I saw another letter in the paper about "sheltergate.” I would throw up — un­ til now' After what my daughter has been through this past month. I have to wonder if we are any better off with the current animal control staff. My daughter has had problems with neighbors' dogs for the past several years kill­ ing her chickens, turkeys, cats and kittens However, complaints to animal control fell on deaf ears As a matter of fact, it turns out that the officer didn't even write up a complaint On the night of Dec. 13. my daughter's 5-month-old colt was attacked an bitten by neighbors' dog(s) She called her vet to treat the bites on his forelegs, which had already swollen and infection had set in. She visited the animal shelter, in person, to complain about the incident and was told, as she had been told on every occasion in the past, "just kill the dogs. You have every right to do that. . .just kill them ” She treated the colt for infection and damage to his forelegs, per her vet's instruc­ tions. But the colt died as a result of his in­ juries. The vet was called out once again, this time to do an autopsy. No other cause of death was found. However, when she called animal control, she received the usual response, “just kill the dogs." Not satisfied with this irresponsible at­ titude. I immetftMejy called shelter director Al McCrumb right hack and insisted that, at the very least, he should investigate and deter­ mine if the dogs had had their rabies vaccinal Kins. It wasn't until the following day that he sent an officer out to check on the neighbor's dogs and then she came to see my daughter and told her she had checked and found that they had Restaurants should listen to non-smokers To The Editor: I am a non-smoker who suffers from allergies to cigarette smoke and am wonder­ ing why many of our so-called "family restaurants" locally owned and operated seem to cater more to (he smoker? In an age where studies have proven that hazards of second-hand smoke, why are there not better facilities for the non-smoker? Those restaurants that stick a half dozen tables in to a room where all around you people are smok­ ing. are so far off the mark it is laughable Don't they realize that many of us are so sen­ sitive. for various health reasons, that we real ly need a separate room in order to qualify as non-smoking’ Don't we. the non smokers. Many restaurants in larger cities arc going locally smoke free and many of the fast food places arc beginning lo understand. Why isn't Barry County stepping into the '90s also? Ok local restaurant where my family has eaten together on Sunday afternoons tor at least six years, seems to be regressing After new management. there are Sundays when you enter, that all you see is a haze of smoke My mother (who is asthmatic! and I recently had to leave our unfinished meals and sit in the car while the rest of onr party finished eating, because a large group of smokers seemed to be more important than our small group of only six. I gves< since our complaints to the owner have gone unheeded, our family (of sometimes up lo 2C or more people) will have to try a different restaurant and hope that they are more interested in meeting the needs of all Non smokers like myself need to be verbal about our dislike of local restaurant facilities and stop giving our business to those mer­ chants who don't seem lo care about us Sherri Taggart Freeport ‘Prime Time’ may offer kids an answer To The Editor: The YMCA of Barry County and the Hastings Youth Council share some of the concerns expressed by Debra Coenen in her event letter to the families and children today — peer pressure, empty afternoons, a lack of quality cars — can create obstacles to reaching adulthood with the skills and self­ esteem children need to make the right choices in life. These obstacles can become especially critical for school-age children who do not have a place to go after school. It is often difficult for family day care proing regulations. which limit the number of children a provider can care for al a given parents that their children are cared for in a limiting the cost effectiveness. of school age So as Ms. Coenen asked. ' ’Where are these children going?'' ble kids It is because of that commitment that the YMCA of Barry County and the Hastings Youth Council, in collaboration with the Thornapple Foundation, the United Way of Barry County, and the Hastings Area Schools developed the “Prime Time After-School" program Al Prune Time, children enjoy crafts, games and time to socialize with friends These activities are provided within a struc­ ture that is geared toward the child's develop­ ment and that reinforces social skills and the reinforcement of self-esteem Children also are required to take responsibility for themselves and for the program environment While we are a still new program, since August we have expanded to include school half-days and we are working on plans to con­ tinue the program through the summer. It is Summerfest volunteer to call it quits 7b The Editor: Working on the Summerfest Committee has been a unique experience for me. My direct involvement began back in 1980. folks have put up with me. My thanks to them for that and the oppor- school schedules for facilities, at this point, we are unable to care for children during school year holidays We are. however, pur suing options that will allow us to expand with them! In the early yean there were not a lot of us. two daughters! John Warren Volunteer. Hastings Limit growth of government port of the local units and requiring them to provide services and programs that the state was unable or unwilling to pay for. A blue rib- Hastings put ‘Christ' in Christmas Engler to study the Headlee amendment recently concluded that it had been effective in In order to keep the requirement of a balanced budget from resulting in massive tax increases and a deterioration of the economy, my suggestion is to limit the growth of federal achieved by holding stale revenue to the same federal outlays relative to gross domestic pro­ duct (GDP) This would cap federal outlays at 7b The Editor: The ' Chnst in Christmas" theme for Hastings was re-enacted in downtown Hastings Sunday afternoon, and it was a real blessing for me and I believe to all who ■r.ended Ail of you who did not see it for any reason missed the real meaning of Christmas Hear­ ing the story of the birth of Jesus on the cour- of submission of the amendment to the states Federal outlays could never, in any year, ex­ ceed the growth in GDP Combining this with a phased-in ba* weed budget requirement could be a part of Christmas celebration in Hastings I for one did not even miss Santa the growth in federal outlays over time. Overall, this is a moderate proposal. It does not require a reduction in the absolute sue of birth of Jesus The shepherds, along with the black sheep, the three wise men with the white 2) a requirement that the state maintain its federal government not get larger relative to been tned at the state level and appears to 3) a provision requiring a vole of the local be Th The Editor: Good news, folks — there arc some good teenagers in our world! I want to brag about some young people who gave up their Thanksgiving vacation days io share with those who aren’t enjoying “the good life.” On Friday. Nov. 25, the a>arm went off at 4 a.m. in 15 area teenagers' homes. They made (beir way to the Hastings Na/arene Church parking lot to join a group making a journey of more than five hours to Cheboygan in nor­ thern Michigan, h's a place that needed help because they’re trying their best to help feed the hungn. the unemployed, the poor work­ ing class and anyone else who might have a spiritual or physical need. The young people started to get excited about how they could give of themselves after making a trip to an inner city church in Detroit about two months ago. After that trip, the realization hit them that they could be pert of the solution rather than part of the problem (they probably wouldn’t say it like that, but that's how it really is). A group of 31 people, including 15 teenagers, spanning three different denomina­ tions. converged with thousands of dollars worth of donations on that little city up north the necessary tool to and poured their hearts out. Two big days of concrete work, painting, cleaning and more. Meeting people who needed a friend wax just as important as the physical work. The sharing of meals with the hungry was such an eye opener. Then it was talking to a guy like “Norm,*^ And it was sleeping on the floor of the sane—, tuary, and the work seemed to be non-stop. I No. not all the news is bad, not all teenager* are just "takers." There are 15 teenagers t personally know who are “givers.” Watch out! They found out that it is more blessed to give than to receive. |» The group included Jeremy Benedict, Jeremy Strouse, Becky Shorkey, Josh Sturm, Josh Cook. Katy Strouse. Jason Clinton. An­ dy Clinton. Matt Hartman. Matt Norman, Stacy Strouse, Emily Hartman, Johnna Yoder. Raneane Poll. Cody Yoder. Rachel Clinton (almost a teen) and the young folks at heart. 1 There is still lots of hope. Al U.S. Senate committee and my position as a race/walk director for the past 10 years. NIGK While such an amendment sounded somewhat radical 16 yean ago. it sounds Fifteen teens showed spirit of giving merfest now and they have decent thoughts Communication Jrom...< Will be to c.-re fully think through and enact legislation that is least disruptive as we reduce riding on her own property — and yes, it was reported Perhaps we should all take the shelter’s ad­ vice and “just kill the neighbor's dogs" when they come on our property. Just imagine, if. we all did that, there would be no need for animal control, or the shelter! We wduld all simply throw our unwanted animals on our neighbors* property, whereupon they would “just shoot them." Perfect solution. If animal control had been doing their job, the coh would be alive today ■ I have no doubt about that! Inez Warren Nashville ed to pull it off and pay dye bills. Those were Catherine Deyo Child Care Director YMCA. Hastings Here in * ashington. conservatives are still giddy and liberals arc still in a period of been vaccinated. Bui instead of warning the neighbors about letting them run loose, she told them that my daughter said she would kill their dogs, not that they had told her to kill their dogs if they came on her property As if my daughter was victimized enough McCrumb accused her of lying and treated her like a convicted criminal. His behavior was inexcusable for anyone working in a public capacity Remember, no one came out to look at the colt when the first attack occurred No one came out to investigate when my grand­ daughters' horse was bitten while she was constrain The purpose of the second provision was to I want to extend a thanks to all the churches and Joseph and Mary. all were wonderful, especially Joseph (Steve Reid). Thanks for presenting the real meaning of Christmas to the people of Hastings -- that is. the birth of Jesus. Theodore F. Bustance Hastings D.C. 20510, phont Room 716, Grid Mich 49503, phone (616) 438-255? Brod Mater, regional rapriteentoi Carl Lavin, Det ______ _ L Russel Senate Office Building , Washington _ D C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave" Federal building. Room 134, Grand Rapids. Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick formeia, regional representative. U.S. Congress Peter Hoekstra, Republican, 2nd District (Thomepple. Yankee Springs. ' Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope Township), 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives. Washington DC. 20515, phono (202) 225-4401. Linda Kaiser, dratrict representative. 42 W. 10th St. Holond, Mich. 49423, phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican. 3rd District. (Irving. Caritcn. Woodland, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the upper two-thlrds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Townsliip). 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-3831. District ; office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rap ds, Mich. 49503. phone (616) • 451-6363. Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United States House of Representatives, 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phono (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055. Gov. John Engler, P.O. Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Wefcorn. 13th District (all of Barry County), Michigan State Senate, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373-0793. t State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives, State Capitol. P.O. Box 30014, Lansing. Mich. 48909. phone (517) 373-0842 the limitations on its growth imposed by the first provision by shedding its financial sup- HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the mterao of Barry County Since 1856 £ RutAshad by Hastings Banmr. Ik. A Dw*on of J -Ad Gr«>hcs inc 1062 N BroaOwey Ml 4905* 06C2 («1V 945^554 •MEWSM)0M • Drnnd T Young (Enor) Elaine G«*rt /AaMtonr Etttx; NkA Hoffman Barbara Ga« Jean Gallup Teresa Fnto Sharon Mier T1 Stonretwton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CM-awt acs accept*] Monday trough Fnday fl a m to 530pm. Saturday fl im ■ Noor Scot! Ommen jerry Johnson MhM. MMte Dentse Howel Phy*s Bowers **k would hme lo be te Subscription Hate*. $13 per year r Barry County $15 per year n adjommg counties $16.50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Send address changes to: PO Bcm B Hasangs. Ml 49056-0602 Second Class Postage Rato at Haaangs. Ml 49058 (uses ’-T-eao) (ite. Bet^rahooe with the bmily s more bnfmtsm. B*.H—, HiWtap "Feetaag like I have to epend so much. li e just loo commercial. We need lo pot Christ bock in Christmas. That's the way k should be" Ut Mra. rni,irtt “I believe the raores should all be dosed on Sunday*. 1 don't Mak t is necessssy. Christmas bm fotlen ranch loo '-S �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1994 — Page 5 OF CHRISTMAS PAST” : observed at historic Charlton Park ' Th* warm weather this weekend did not "°P the people al the Charhon Pwk Village •** Museum from celebrating "Of Christmas Past." More than 550 people visited the park Saturday and Sunday to Join tn the yulet ide festivities 'k waa a very food crowd and hopefully they can come out again." said the part's di­ rector. Diane Saewcxyk-Smsth She said attendance was down from last year because there were Christmas activities being held in Hastings Smith said she expects more people will show up neat weekend because it is closer to Christmas. "Of Christmas Past" depicts how people celebrated Christmas in the second half of Ute 19th century, during the reign of Queen Victoria of England Visitors lo Ute park dipped bayberry candles, made cornucopia and tin punch ornaments and look carriage rides .trough VMagers Di VanDorp (left) and Sharon Jacoba enpy a atral around Mta town in the warm weather Saturday. On Sunday, the Village Players of Middleville performed a piece called "Merry Christmas — Pass II On." There also were many goodies, like roasted chestnuts and gingerbread cookies, lo be sampled al die different homes In the village. "Of Christmas Past" will return to Charlton Park nest weekend. Dec 10 and 11. the village, which is decorated for the holidays. Two new activities let visitors decorate their own sugar cookies and make cor. husk ornaments for their homes St. Nicholas was on hand at the museum to listen to the Christmas wish lists of the youngsters. Visitors also could listen to Christinas songs played by the members of Uie Tbonuppie Dulcimer Society Snm and EmSy Warne concentrate aMIe n midng cornucopia ornaments at the Lee School. St. Nicholas visits with Jonathan Nelson o( Grand Rapids in the Chartton Park Museum PEDESTRIAN, continued from the front page... The members of the Thomappie Dulcimer Society drummed Christmas songs for the entertainment of visitors a. the vNage church. pedestrians occur because the people Involved were more focused on what they were doing rather than what was going on around them. Investigators m checking the visibility at the scene and trying to determine how big a factor the sun played in the accident, he said. When the investigation is completed, the infonnalon Will be turned over to the Barry County Prosecutor’s Office. Morse said. He said this will not necessarily be to file charges, but rather to gel the prosecutor's input. Morse asked anyone who witnessed the accident or who was in 1 he area al the lime to contact him ar the city department The telephone number If 945-5791. Slocum retired In 1990 from the Viking Corporation In Hastings after working there for 32 years. She attended McComber School and Hastings High School. Memorial services will be held at a later date Arrangements were made by the Glrrbach Funeral Home In Hastings. Exchange ‘Citizens of the Month’ named Hastings Exchange Club Citizens of the Month for December at Southeastern Elementary are (from left) Jessica Storm, Ashley DeUne and Bobbie Wilson, with teacher Beverly Baron. ! Citizen of the Month for December Pleeeantview Elementary Is BrenBurke. with teacher Eleanor Northeastern Elementary students who have been named Exchange Club Citizens of the Month Include (from left) Amanda Hawthorne, Stephanie Cartright and Erin Bradley, with teacher Don Schlls. Bring the heartland tome tor the holidays. 'Hie Sarah. Plan and Tai Cdectrin' bongs the highly aedamed. award-wwmg Haknart Hal of fame story to Me h you own home Cofcct al five nmulefy-deufcd repfcaV Joseph Fish Is the St. Rose School Sixth-grader who earned Citizen of the Month honors for December. He Is shown with teacher Diane Brighton Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop 110 The December Exchange Club of Hastings' "Citizens of the Month" from Central Elementary School are (from left) Kyle Heuss, Josef Swinkunas and Lauren Seach, with teacher Dave Freitas. W. State Street, Hastings 945-9551 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursdr- December 8, 1994 Garden Club has its best holiday greens sale Kathy Barden and Qen Hal sort through the pile of fresh greens to find just the right sizes and shapes for holiday decorations. ‘It was very successful," saie co­ chair Phyllo Castleman said of the event "Tireless hours* were contributed by members who worked in shifts 12 hours on Thursday to preps:e for the sale. Three kinds of swags were available: horizontal, vertical and English. which was new this year "Bird items were hot items," Castleman said Between 36 and 40 holiday arrangements were sold ATTEND SERVICES 1 ■ ; ■ ■ 1 r--------------------------- » • ierc«, one or the newer garden dub member,, uses the club's new wreath making machine, operated with a foot petal, to create fresh green wreaths with the csrcdar frame as a base. Sale co-chairwoman Jean Hammond said this year's event was the best sale we've ever had.' She credits having the wreath machine as one o< the reasons lor the success because it allowed the dub to have more than 40 wreaths available to sell ano also members had a larger selection of other items. Lois Roush works on this holiday decoration putting the finishing ribbon touch on the hand-crafted greenery. The emphasis is on natural materials including pine cones, raffia and wheat. The most requeued ribbon colors this year were burgundy gold, silver and the traditional red ——— — • HASTINGS AREA lAMY CO. CHUBCH OF THORNAFFLI VALLEY GBACE LCTHEBAft CHUBCH, IWvw Hvwe MS 9414 Sund» Dec II SOOaM 10 43am Holy Ctnrrt office 10:43 CtaUmi'. 7<B t*. NA 10—11:30 laqawert: 100 Monday. Ok 11 — 700 ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 105 S Jefferwn Q IJ1 M BY independent church ot CHRIST. I madia, addra. - 1*51 Kmme Astle phone 94*2549 Sunday 1. UNITED (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 HASTINGS SKVCNTH-DAY HAS 1 INGS - Vonnie Astle, 84, of Hastings and formerly of Plainwell and Irons, passed away on Tuesday, November 29,1994nThornapple Manor. Site was born oa July 27.1910 in Sunnyside, Canada, the daughter of Joseph and Margaret (Miller) Furlott. She wu raised in Groveton. New Hampshire and attended schools there. Mn. Astle wu a She nunied William H. Astle on February 14,1927. She lived many years in the Plainwell Hastings three weeks prior to her death. ST. MATTHIAS ANCUCAN CATkOUC CHURCH. MU m . BMe School. »30 623 2030 (Dehon) after 6 p a FAMILY FLEASANTVIFW Dow hag. church M*. phone 49050. (616) Mm She is survived tar denthten and husbands. Beoy and George lAdaughlui and Barbera aad Pastor Gary Pleyw all cf Amou Beach, Florida; aoo, William Astle. Jr, at Middleville; soo-Id-Uw, William Madden of Irooa; daughser-in-law, Sally Mitrbell of Pinehurst, North Carolina; 15 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren; one 945 9200 Rus Sarver MS-2361 k» WOODGSOVt CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY Odessa, the daughter at Leon and Nettie (Smith) Aldrich. She attended the Nye Rural School and graduated from the Lake Odesu High School in 1925. She married Theo Bulling on February 15, 1926. He preceded her in death on December 31, 1986. They lived and firmed in the area all their life. They moved into Lake Odessa when they retired in 1972. Mn. Bulling wu a member of the First Womans Fellowahi member of the Lake1 b and a charter Historical Society. _ Survivors are a risaer-in-law, Bernice BuJJ- DELTON - Douglas M. Vickery, Sr, 74, of Delton, passed away on Monday, December 5, 1994 at Borgesa Medical Center after an extended illness. He wu born on February 19, 1920 ia Kala­ mazoo, the son of Roy “Victor" and Elizabeth Vickery. Mr. Vickery graduated from Kalamazoo reasons in 1978 from E. W. Bliss Company of Hastings. He wu a member of the Hickory Lodge •345 F. A AM He loved hunting, fishing, gardening and He was married to Darlene Amourette Tidy oa July 28, 1940; they had been married for 54 Mrs. Stanley (Mary) Tremble of Ven He wu preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth and father, Roy “Victor" Vickery, who wu Lightweight World Wrestling Cbaapkmxa i1917; agrendw. Todd Vidwy. William Bulling ot Lake Odessa, Mrs Douglas er, Sheri Armintrout of Delton, three sons Denny (Barbara) Frost of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held oa Tuesday eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren one brother. Lawrence Vickery of the Detroit Lake Odotaa, with Reverend Keith McIver officiating Memorial contribution! may be made to the Funenl Services will be held st 11XX) LaJ on Thursday, December 8th at WiUismR Funeral Home in Delton, with Pastor Paul Dea| officiating. Bunal will be in Pnirievilk Cemetery Me mon al contributions may be m ide lo the Delton Ambulance or the Delton District Mrs. Wendell (Marlene) Smith of SSETBSEN' rASIS'- 4SS7 IMe. 943-9! 16; 6:30 p m Dec OF hum Heetingt 1000 7 004:00 R.M HutiBti HASTINGS past chief of Plainwell's Pythian Sisters. Preceding her in death were her husband, William H. Aide in September 1975; daughter Beverly Ame Maddea ia 1991; brother David LAJCE ODESSA - Alice Maty Bulling. 36, Lake Odessa passed away on Friday, ecctnber 2, 1994 at Pennock Horpiul in 6'00-1410 p.m the Funeral Services woe held oa Friday at rhe Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Gary Koon officiating Bunal wu in Lakeview Cemetery in Irons. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer* Disease Foundation. Orio W. Smith CHUBCH. 3115 N WOODLAND - Orio W. Smith. 94, of Broadway. HASTINGS PBKSBYTKB1AN HOTS UNITED METHOOCST 945-3365 Lorna Katherine nmravd. 9 30-10 30 No Church 10 30 day. December 3,1994 at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids as the result of accidental injuries. She was born on May 28. 1915 in Hope Township, the of Joseph Washington and Clarissa Irene McComber School ar 1 High School. She wu married to Norton W. Slocum in 1933, he died in May of 1961. Mn. Slocum worked at Viking Corporation in Hastings for 32 yean and retired in 1980. She wu also preceded in death by one Surviving are a son, Rex Slocum of WoodSchooi 9 45 HASTINGS FIRST UNITED ings and Leah CiwS Rd . S 10 00 a m . Wor- Bufford W Coe. Pamor Margaret 945-9574 NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nulnlk F.iher Burner free budding 10 30 am SUNDAYS: Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi You* bi, 5:30 , > WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHUSCH NIGHT - OuMrea'. The Church Page is Paid lor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HUTINOS SAVINOS A LOAN, FA Homing, and UN Odoun WHH FUNERAL HOME Hastings of Hastings Saturday. Dec 17 - Goodwill NATIONAL BANK OF HABT1NM Memtwr F D I C THE HASTINGS BANNER AND REMINDER Lights. Youth Christmas Party 4 00 prr. SUPPORT GROUPS - 1952 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLEY PHARMACY MUM) 9 30 a m fim Friday of rtKMMh September thru May. Nar ■Prescnptwns" - IIS S Jsrisraon — 94S3429 HAET1NOE MANUFACTURING CO. Hastings. Michigan HASTNMS FIBER MASS PRODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook Hd - Hreting,. Michig»n Wedanday., Co­ the funeral home. (Card) CHUBCH. Frank Card of Lansing; sister. Flora Lewis of Battle Creek Respecting her wishes Cremation has takui place. Memorial Services will be held st a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to I charity of ones' choker Funeral Home in Hastings land, the ace of John and Elizabeth (Finefrock) Smith. Mr. Smith married Nettie Fan oa February 1,1922. She preceded him in death on April 1, 1981. He lived and fanned ia the Woodland area all his life. He waa also preceded ia death by a daughter, Lynettc Hrebeaar, one grandson. Michael Surviving ue three sons, John (Margaret) Smith of woodland, Orio James (Looella) Smith ot 1 "k- Odessa and Jack (Betty) Smith of Sunfield; date daughters, Mn Charles (Betty) Brecheiaen of Belding. Mn. Keith (Jacqueline) Dinda of Schoolcraft and Mn. Douglas (Judith) MacKcnzie of Woodland; one son-in-law, Martin Hrebenar of Batik Creek; 28 grandchildren; 39 greatgn ndchi Idren great-greatI anting; several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Koops Funeral Chapel - Lake Odessa with Reverend Alan Sellman officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lakewood Community Ambulance. AhceM. Brail GALESBURG - Alice M. Brad, 73. of Galesburg aad formerly of Hastings and Free­ port, passed away on Thursday. December 1, 1994 al Pennock HospUaL She was born oa April 1.1921 in Hastings, the daughter of Roy sad Bessie (Olmstead) Callihan. She wu raised in the Hickory Centers. Rkhland and Hastings areas and inended w?bools there. She wu married to John Brail on July 5, 1937. She lived many yean in the Freeport area before moving to Qartiville in 1988 and to Galesburg in 1992. Mrs. Brail wu a homemaker. Preceding her in death were her husband, John, oa November 18, 1987; an infant son, Robert Lee and brothen Richard and Robert Callihan. She is survived by daughters. Joyce Walker of Galesburg and Linda Pennington of Clarks­ ville; five grandchildren; two great­ grandchildren. a sister, Dorotha Dull of Nash­ ville; brothers, Charles Callihan of Lowell and Kenneth Callihan of Caledonia. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Wren Funeral Home with Pastor Don Mathis officiating. Burial was at Hastings Riverside Cemetery . Memorial contnoutions may be made to the American Diabetes Association. LAKE ODESSA - Hazel N. Whitcraft, 79, of Lake Odessa passed away on Wednesday, November 30, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She wu born on September 29, 1915 in Belding, the daughter of Leonard and Maria Elizabeth (Williamson) Bozung. She attended Belding Schools and married Earl Leazenby. He preceded her in death in 1958. She married Robert Whitcraft in 1974 in Lake Odessa. Mn Whitcraft wu employed by Twin City Foods in Lake Odessa for several years, retir­ ing in 1985. She wu also preceded in death by one son. Lyle, a sister, Ethel, four brothers, Glenn, Ed. Clayton and Sheldon. Survivors are her husband, Robert; five daughter!, Mary Phinney of Sunfield, Donna Reffin of Kewidm. Linda Hall of Lansing, Rosemary Perkin of Charlotte and June four great-grandchildren; one brother Harold Boning Funeral Services were held on Friday at the Koops Funeral Chapel - Lake Odessa, with Reverend Kevin Cherry officiating. Burial was in Saranac Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carver Society. Robert Stub HASTINGS - Robert Stutz, 72, of North Hanover in Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 1994 at Pennock HospitaL attended schools mere. Mr. Stutz vras s veteran of World Wsr IL He married Pearl E. Roush on October 3, 1941. Ik was employed ■ Hastings Mumfaauring Compuy for about 37 yean, retiring ia 1977. He had previously been engaged in farm­ ing and worked for Mr. Orton Endsley, farming and taw mill operations in Barry County for several yean. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Qmrch, past deacon and elder of the Church, past president of Local f 138 UAW infant brother, Tony; brothers, John and Joseph Surviving are his wife. Pearl; daughters and husbands, Sharon and Jerry Brumm of Nash­ ville and Mary and David Williams of Hast­ ings; daughter and fiance, Sally Belson and Marcus Wiley of Hastings; eight grandchil­ dren, Cindy Brumm. Bob Brumm, Adam Brumm. Nicholas Williams, Travis Williams, Ashley Belson, Melissa Belson and Nicole Belson; four great-grandchildren, Martelle Brumm. Cody Brumm, Tyler Brumm and Airs render Nichols; sisters, Elizabeth Roush of Nashville, Mary Weiler of Hastings, Pauline Christie of Hastings and Kathryn Hill of Nash­ ville; brothers, Andrew Stutz of Hastings and Martin Stutz of Bonita Springs, Florida; many nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Friday at the Hastings First Presbyterian Qmrch with the Reverend G. Kent Keller officiating. Burial wu at the Striker Cemetery. Memorial CGOtribubons may be made to Hastings First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings. Have an opinion? Write us a letter! The Hastings BANNER P.O. BOX B Hastings. Michigan 49058 �The Hustings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1994 — Page 7 Santa, Musical Elves to be on trolley Konieczny-McGhee united in marriage On October I5<h a glonuu* autumn day. handpainted by God. Joelle Mane Konieczny joined her life into marriage with Brian David McGhee The ceemooy took place ai the Whnneyville Bible Church. Rev Wm Dob­ son officiating Parent* of the couple are Kenneth and Helen Komcxzny of HaUing* and David and Sharon McGhee of Kentwood. The radiant bnde was proudly escorted d>»wn the aisle by her father, to her waiting groom Joelle was attended by her sister. Melissa iden. matron of honor, bridesmaids. Melinda Korueczny. sister of the bride. Christine and Angela McGhee and Dawn Nelson, sisters of the groom and Bridget Scarbough, friend of the bride. Attending Brian were best man Steve Moore, friend of the groom. Ken Konieczny U. brother of the bnde. William Iden. brother-it»-iaw of the bnde. Enc Nelson, fnend of the groom and Jeff Nelson, nrocheruflaw of the groom Flower girls were Stephanie and Ten Iden aad Jennifer Nelson, nieces of the bride and groom. Emily Gmgnch. fnend of the couple at­ tended the guest book Joshuah Nelson, nephew of the groom, was program bearer. Solovu was Laura Minster David and Manon Wendt were master and mistress of ceremonies Celebrating continued with a dinner dance reception After a honeymoon cruise to the Western Caribbean. Lnan and Joelle are at home in Kentwood Guthrie-Cruttenden wed in Washington Robin Rae Crutttendcn and David W iliam Guthne were married for time and all eternity on Sept 8. 1994. at the Washington DC tern pie of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Among friends and family attending were the bride's parents. Bill and Bonnie Cruttenden. the groom's family. Bill and Lorne Guthne of Pittsburg. Pa . Ken and Joy Sagers of Sah Lake City. UT. and Dan Guthne. also of Sait Lake City. After the ceremony, a luncheon was hosted by the groom's parents at Mrs. K’s Tollhouse On Saturday, Sept. 10, a ring ceremony and reception were held at the LDS Church in Hastings. The ceremony was conducted by James Bailey and featured music by Dawne Gibson and soloist Kann Gibson Johnson Matron of honor was Stacy Rhodes Crut­ tenden and best man was Tom Cruttenden. who shared usher duties with Tim Cruttenden Master and mistress of -.eremonies were Lee and Ruby Cairns. Robin s aunt and unde. After the reception, the newlyweds went to Chicago for a few days of sightseeing before returning to Sah Lake Chy. Utah, where they are currently working and attending school Gladys Sondbrook to observe 95th Atanays to observe 25th anniversary The family of Albert and Janice (Kelley) Atanay would like to congratulate them on their 25th wedding anniversary Janice is a 1955 graduate of Hastings High School The couple married Dec 20. 1969 in Los Angeles. Calif . have a son. Gary of Houston Texas, daughter and son-in-law. Cindy and Vent Brewer of La Mirada. Calif.. phis three grandchildren. Andrea. David and Courtney. Those desiring may send greetings lo them at 598 Scott’s Drive. Dehon. Ml 49046 An open house is being held in honor of Gladys Sandbrook's 95th birthday, at the Woodbury United Brethren Church, on Dec. 11th from 2 to 5 p.m. Your presence is all the gift I could wish for. 1 am now living with my daughter at 3850 E Center Road. Hastings Amateur radio classes planned An eight-week series of amateur radio clades will be offered in the basement of the Barry County emergency 9! 1 building. 2600 Nashville Road, starting Saturday. Jan. 28. from 9 a.m. to noon. Testing will be on the ninth week, or sometime in March. The purpose of the senes is to enable people to get their amateur radio license, which will help serve as a communications link to emergency services in the county. The types of licenses available will be novice, tech and tech plus. The class is free, but each participant must have a study book, which costs from $6 to $15 For more information, call Dave Walton at 948-3034 First Baptist choir to sing holiday cantata Venhuizens to mark 25th anniversary Steve and Millie Venhuizen will be celebrating their 25th wedding anniversary on Dec 6. The First Baptist Church of Hastings choir will present Ralph Carmichael's Christmas cantata "Specially for Shepherds" at 6 p.m. Sunday . Dec 18. Members ot the choir, under (he direction of Raymond Bayne, will be dressed tn Biblical attire. Denise Miller will sing the pan of Mary. Warren Bishop will be Joseph. Roger Gibson will be a singing Gabriel and Judy lerpenmg a singing angel Jennie Bolton will sing the pan if Elizabeth Shepherds will include Ben Keizer and Kenneth Gamer, prophets will be Ciair Fassett. Vern Macy and William Reed Holly Bokhouse will accompany the choir on the piano, with Karen Peterson on the organ The public is welcome to attend Duane Hagen will be part of the musical elf entourage on Dec. 19. Santa and his Musical Elves will be mak­ ing four more appearances on the Holly Trolley this Christmas Season. A tradition since 19S7. they play Christ­ mas music as the trolley takes riders on a lour of the colored lights of Hastings. Elves riding on the four nights, from 6 to 8 p.m. are: Terri Pennepacker (left) and Mary Taylor will be musical eKes Dec. 14 on the Holty Trolley, • Monday. Dec. 12 - Kim Fagan and Friends and Tammy Ri-iiardson. • Tuesday. Dec. 13 - Joe Cipcic. Mike Johnston and Mike Olney • Wednesday. Dec. 14 - Tern Rmnepacker and Mary Taylor. • Monday. Dec. 19 - Duane Hagen and The Bluegrass Boys. Woodland NEWS . Lakewood United Methodist Church Waner held their annual Christmas pro­ gressive dinner last week. The church women first went to the church, where they had the salad course in four different rooms, then each room went to a different home for the en­ tree course. The hostesses were Joanne Jackson. El nor Perce. Elizabeth Richard and Doris Ressner There were 36 ladies in the four groups They all came buck to the church after the mam course, and Barbara Meyers presented a program in the sanctuary before the dessert course of fruit cheese cake which was served in the fellowship hall The program included group singing, led by Doris Ressner and accompanied on the piano by Hazel Nofke and skits with people from the audience taking parts Orio Smith. 94, a life-tune resident of Woodland Township, died last week after becoming ill at the home of his daughter. Judy Mackenzie He was taken to Pennock Hospital by the Lakewood Volunteer Am­ bulance but died aoon affeF arrival Smith descendents came from every direc­ tion for his funeral Saturday at Koops Mor­ tuary in Lake Odessa Judy said there are KM) people in the immediate family. Orio and his wife. Nettie who died a few years ago, had seven children, each of whom had large families. A grandson from each family was a pallbearer They were Tom Smith. Alan Brechetsea. Mark Hrebcnar. Karl Dinda. Ed­ win Smith, John Smith and Jeffrey Mackenzie Grandson Doug and Karen Mackenzie, with their very young daughter. Brianna, flew from Atlanta. Gi . to Detroit. where they bor­ rowed a car from one of Karen's sisters and picked up his brother. Greg, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor on their way home lo Woodland Granddaughter Julie Denda Weston and Kelly Weston from Weatherhead. Texas, drove here for the funeral Granddaughter Joyce Hrebnar Jackson flew from Monroe. La., with her daughter. Amanda. Granddaughter Dian* Smith Ward and Keith Ward and their two children had come from Arkansas earlier for Diane's niece’s wedding and stayed for the funeral. Angela Smith, daughter of Eddie Smith of Woodland and granddaughter of Jim and Louella Smith was married the previous weekend. Most of the other Smiths live in the im­ mediate area or in ocher pans of western Michigan ana were able to come. A luncheon was held at Zion Lutheran Church after the burial, and the fellowship hail was as full as 1 have ever seen it. All cash donations were given lo the Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance organiza­ tion. Evelyn Barnum. Debbie Barnum and Betty Begerow represented the group at the funeral At the Woodland Township Board meeting last Monday evening, the board issued checks to the firemen for the year. Terry Geiger, recently elected state legislator for the district, turned in a letter of resignation as trustee, and other routine business was handled. Anyone who is interested in being ap­ pointed to Geiger s position of township trustee until the next general election should write a leter to »he township clerk. Cheryl Alien, before Dec. 15. The board will appoint a person from the letters. The earliest general election now planned will le the presidential election in November 1996. but there could be a special vote called in the meantune, if it is necessary. Tim and Cheryl Allen went to the home of Tim's parents. Paul and Albert Aliena at Mor­ mon Lake for Thanksgiving. Tim's siblings and families also were there Peggy France. Woodland Township Treasurer, has suned collecting taxes. Her deputy ■ Nancy Potter, is at the township of­ fice oa Fridays until school is out and France can come for the rest of the day Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance will bold the December public dinner, which will be Swiss steak and ham. on Sunday. Dec. 11. at Cunningham's Acre from noon to 3 p.m. Adults will be charged $6. children 5 to 12 will be charged $3. children under 5 and Rides on the trolley originate from the north side of the Barry County Courthouse. Fare is 50< per person and the rides are ipproximately 20 minutes long. Sponsors for Santa's appearances are Bosley Pharmacy, the Coleman Agency. Barry County lumber, National Bank of Hastings. City Bank and Edward D. Jones. ........... ......... ....... ........... .... Nell Wilton had to hand clean the front of his house after being visited by an appare itly huge flock of geese. adults over 100 eat free. For take outs call 374-7328. The Woodland Townehouse will hold the December Rabbit fry. which includes pan fried raNw. baked chicken, mashed praamr*. gravy, vegetable, biscuits and gravy, dressing pkts a full salad bar. oa Wednesday. Dec. 14, from 4 to 9 p.m. Thu is a monthly all-you can-eat affair during the winter months and everyone is welcome. It usually draws a large crowd from a large area, with the restaurant serving hundreds of people during the evening Brad and Michele Hewitt of Woodland are the parents of a baby boy. Hunter Alan, bom Nov. 23. He weighed 10 pounds and I ounce. The Hewitts already have two sons. Bryand and Aron. Brad u employed by Ace Trucking Com­ pany of Moline. Mich This year he was honored by being chosen trucker of the year at their annual meeting held last weekend. He won an all-expense paid trip to Jamaica. This was a huge honor because he has only been with the company for IS months. Neil Wilson, who lives on Woodland Road just past Brown Road, and his wife came home from Christmas shopping last week and were astonished to find their house and the new white whose across the street had literally hundreds of grape colored splotches all over them. Apparently a very large flock of birds has found a patch of wild grapes near the Mauch Cemetery and eaten their fill before they flew east over the houses. The next morning. Wilson look a spray bot­ tle of cleaner and step ladder out and tried to get it all off before it etched the picture win­ dow and stained the new beige siding on the house, but in a few places, the white window frame is stained. He had never heard of so many birds decorating a bouse it one time before, but my mother-in-law used to have this problem every summer when the mulberries across the road ripened and the starlings got into them. A Christinas musical/drama. “A Light in the Darkness," planned and directed by John Wane, will be presented by the Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. Dec. 11. at 7 p.m. The full cast will include The Living Stones. The Kids Choir, the Adult Select Choir, the Sunday School children, plus many others. 1 have been told that this is really a spectactular presentation. There will be finger foods to share and time to visit following the program. The high school youth again will hold a arive-chrough living nativity scene on Christinas Eve from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the church parking lot. A "Walk-In" communion service will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.; so people can do both with one tnp One Dalmatian “Champion Lucky" was the first Dalmatian to in at least 17 years ride in a fire truck in the Hastings Christmas parade last Satrurday afternoon. The 12-year-old dog is owned by Janis Barry. Become well informed...read The BANNER...Every Week! �Page 8 - The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1994 Creative things happening at middle school Whafs your taste In books? On Dec. 16, the Hastings Middle School language Arts Department is sponsoring a Book Exchange. Steve Storrs takes a coupon from Vai Heffebower in exchange for a book. Bueinaea I swears dderant from friendly letters Mam Mfler displays the type of letter he wrote to the Mayor of Chicago, while Shawna Woody shows a friendly Mier. The students wrote friendfy letters to residents of Tendercare. Amanda MarMey and Derek Brookmeyer show their formats for book reports. They're in Shan Baker's sixth grads Engfah ctosa. The Language Art, Deptrtmenl st the Hasting* Middle School has been bury with many creative projects centering on reading, writing, speaking and listening. Many of the projects have given the students a chance lo see how their learning relates to real-life situations Becky Wigg s sixth grade class in language art enrichment completed a project entitled "Life Books." The books have five chapters which begin with the birth of each student and end with a final chapter focusing on their goals, hopes, and dreams. Photos for each stage of life have been placed in the books to make reflections of the past more meaningful. Students in Mel Hund's seventh grade class have created their own restaurants and menus in connection with sensory detail and descriptive writing. Each student created vivid descriptions for appetizers, entrees, and desserts in addition to the history of the founding of their establishments in many cases. Students created and served actual delicacies from their menus in celebration of completion of the project In Hund's eight grade class, the students designed their own catalog entitled the "8lh Dimension" Each of the 29 students developed a product or service ranging from the "punctuator pen" to a "lawn care maintenance service" for the "hard to please" person. Students worked on ail aspects of the book including the binding of the finished product Students in Cheryl Zerbel's eight grade journalism class have recently published their second issue of the HM Press Included in the publication are articles by the students, art work, and creative pieces written by members of the student body. Students in the class have had or will have the opportunity lo visit J-Ad Graphics, the Barry County Courthouse. Michigan State University's School of Journalism, and the Lansing Slate Journal. In addition, the HMS Press is a member of the Michigan Interscbolastic Press Association and will submit work for consideration in its scholastic journalism awards program. After studying the composition of the friendly letter, students in Jenny Hayes's seventh grade English class will be sending letters io the resident of TcnderCare. Shannon Swanson's sixth grade English students have written letters to the Mayor of Chicago as a result of novel study. Students in Patu Bellgraph's sixth grade reading class, after studying literature focusing on dragons, culminated their study by designing their own dragons. Many students in Hund's eighth grade creative drama class recently traveled to Western Michigan University where they viewed several one-act plays centering around classic short stones performed by the Boston Repertory Theatre. The Hasting Middle School Language Arts Department will sponsor a book exchange for all interested students on Dec. 16. Students will have the opportunity to exchange paperback or hard cover books with other students. In return for books, students will receive coupons which they may “spend" at the exchange. Collections have begun in all English classes. The students in Lynn Fleischer-Gibson s sixth grade classes used a diverse approach to the book report this semester by designing bookmobile's which helped students sumr.iarize in a limited space. Shari Barker's sixth grade English classes have also completed unique writing projects including bookmobiles and biography "Book People." Ivy Malone (aeated) and Virginia Jennings survey tie menus that they produced with colorful de«ei of dHarant foods. *s deecrjxive writing studied by the students in Mel Hund's enrichment daes. Writers for the HMS Press. A.J. OHeran and Niki Eart proof read the copy in the Meat iseue of the paper. Displaying the books that chronicle their lives so far and predict their future are Gena Tocmen and Mark Lockwood. HgM Lung Disease wnn unnranss Mats Drama students are naturally dramatic. A het and a cape and they will have a scenario Josh Warren, (left to right) Patti Stockham and Eric Babcock set up an impromptu ski Whan You Cant Brwathe, Nothing Elsa Matters* t AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION. Showing a different way to give a book report are (left to right) Danielle Swift. Rachel Mackenzie. Mike Hamp. David Wright and Kim Karmes The book mobiles summarize a book in a limited space (800) LUNG-USA �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 8, 1994 — Page 9 By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Helen Skidmore Tuckc. taught for several yean in Barry County Rural Schools She wrote about her experience* io share with her own children and grandchildren and has graciously allowed u* to publish them in this column They will also appear in the ‘Rural School Bookshelf." which b in process of being published by Barry County Historical Society She writes: The Branch School i 'J ' 1941-1942-1944 , "The Branch School was m my home i district The word was out that teaching in | your home district was tricky I came anyway because my old car was old and tired and 1 could walk to school Destdes, rumors of war (World War II) were getting louder and shor­ tage* were surely on their way This link school become a joy in every way We were a big family. •’The Branch School was in Barry County. Maple Grove Township. District No. 7. The valuation of the district was $98,400. The tax rate was 7.3 percent The school board was Ruth Hawks. Kenneth Norton and Mary Gib­ son My salary was from $80 to $115 a month "The names of the children were Beverly Bell. Duane Bell, Robert Bell. Joyce Cobb. Wilma Cobb. Henry Gibson. Hubert Gibson. Lawrence Gibson, Carol Jean Hawks. David Hawks. Marian Hawks. Marvel Marshall. Joyce Norton. Phyllis Norton. Doris Richard*. William Richards Jr . Carol Roush. Donald Roush. Wayne Roush, and LaVerne Skidmore "This was another small white budding with a nice yard and a big maple tree out front. The entrance was rather big. where we hung our clothes. There was a pump inside of It. The school was heated with a wood stove We had plenty of good wood piled out by the fence Before winter we look a bale break and we ail brought m ail (the wood) that we could so we wouldn't have to dig it out of the snow The children were happy to see smoke coming out of the chimney on those cold morning* when they had walked so far to school A toasty, warm room felt really wonderful How lazy the room felt in the afternoon, for wood makes s wanner heat Things would quiet down as they did their lessons. The only sound ». as the rustling of paper and the ticking of the dock on the wall "Inside the school we had bolted down sen, a platform, a book case -nd a teacher’s desk Around this desk in 4ie morning we held beautiful discussions "A boys' and girls' toilet graced the back yard "Our dictionary was one of those huge books that discouraged the children lo even look at it. "By the second year we were able lo have the desks removed and tables and chairs instaJIed Then we had to invent places for the children's books and supplies. *'We rang the bell for the children. The neighbors heard it and worked by it. The bell was really important, but n was a challenge for the cute little boy who med to ring it on the sly. "Parent* had to buy children's books and supplies. They could turn in old books and buy more. They also had to get all of the sup­ plies neeoeo oy tneir ctukj "One year we built a store on the platform We used boxes and cans from home kitchen* With play money we could buy and sell It was a good math project, as well as fun. "As rumor* of war were getting closer, we were careful to fly our flag each day and bring in each night Airplanes were still exciting as they flew over, but now we would see groups of fighters (planes) practicing. Junior Richards and Donald Roush knew the names of the country's planes Donald was busy building model planes Our little Weekly Reader wm valuable because it told about what was happening in our world "The highlight of the tune was the Amateur Show m Nashville, which we participated in. We developed a minuet dance Mothers made the girls pretty dresses I made the boys white Wigs like Washington wore and they dressed the part, k was pretty cm the big sta^e. The aexi year we worked up a progizr.i using the song Chattanooga Choo Choo.'* That was a has program. The audience liked H. "The W K Kellogg Company in Battle Creek set up a foundation to improve rural schools Teachers were given college courses There was a big drive to consolidate the rural schools. They were making btg improvement* possible ’ The Durfee School. "After my second year, our district voted on consolidation and it passed The children were transported lo the city schools. 1 found another school. After a year, the district felt it waa not ready to close the school. They asked me to come back. 1 did come back for economical reasons and because those children were wonderful fnend* "We worked hard in school. The success of the children was my main goal. We also played hard al noun and recesses In winter they played "Fox and Geese.” built snow forts and went sliding. There was always the task of sweeping them off before they went inside. "The children still remember when we played Anti-1-Over' the school house If the bail went too far and landed in Mrs. Laubaugh's garden she would come out on the porch and bang on a frying pan to warn them. I solved the problem by going after the ball myself and stepping very carefully. "Dec. 7. 1941. came along. My friend, later my husband, was in the Navy by February 1942. Later, two brother* and many of the boys in the neighborhood hao gone into the military War had come to us in full force It wasn't tong until the schools were given instrocoon to sign up the neighborhood* for rattoning. The people came to the school to receive their rationing books. World War 11 also brought us many shortage* of gas. tires and things al the grocery store, but no basic food* We gave up willingly and en­ dured the shortages as tong as the war woufo end. "The little school must go on. Lessons were important. The children must succeed by studying and must still be happy. The little things of nature were al their door. Bugs, but­ terflies. and creepy, crawling things were there. Jack Frost was still painting on the win­ dows. Ice sometimes hung oa the trees, makmg a wimer wonderland We'll never forget the noon, while playing ball, our sky was full of sparkling cobwebs We later found some spider* migrating, a true wonder for us White walking back and forth to school they watched the birds form groups and fly away in the fall On those same walks they spied the first robin or blue bird in the spring. Last, but not least, there were always the mysteries of the latte mud puddles oa a country road. "The latte school closed for good The big school bus took our children away. No more bell ringing on a crisp morning. No more bell ringing on a crisp morning. No more smoke curing from the chimney. But mostly, no more shouts and laughter from happy children. Now the grass and weeds can grow around i: and cover it as it lies down to rest "Another door is going to open The Durfee School 1943-1945-1946 "The Durfee School District No 6. was in Barr, County. Baltimore Township The valuation of the district was $115,200 My salary went from $90 a month to $135 a month. I taught here one year in 1943, then went back to the Branch School in 1944. 1 came back to Durfee aj am in 1945-1946 The school board was Mrs. Hunt. Mr. Birman and Mr. Coppock. "The names of the children were Richart Batemen. Marie Birman. Robert Birman. Carolyn Coppack. Doris Cook. Elisabeth Cook. Grace Cook. John Gutchess. Robert Gutchess. Dorothy Hook. Francis Hook. Ruth Hook. Jean Krohn. Harry Pike. James Pike. Hubert Rose, James Rose. William Rogers, LaVerne Skidmore and Linden Skidmore "The Durfee School was a pleasant room. We had two cloak rooms. it wa* healed with a space healer and now we had electric lights The pump was in the yard and showed its in­ TWINS - Nathaniel Jack, weighing 5 lbs , 5 ozs. and 18 inches long; Cody Lee. 4 lbs.. 12 ozs and 17ft inches long. Born at Butter­ worth Hospital on Oct. 6, 1994 to Jack and Tan Schaendorf Welcomed home by big sister. Betham Proud grandparents arc Jack. Phyllis Price of Hastings and Mike and Pauline Schaendorf of Wayland. GIRL, Jennifer Christina, born at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 20 at 7:49 p.m. to Ms. April Renee Lake and Mr Joseph Charles League III of Hastings, weighing 8 lbs . 14 ozs and 21ft inches tong dependence a couple of times in a winter by freezing up We had good slate blackboards, a piano and desks still bolted down There was a basement furnished so the P T A could cook andserve meal* here We had a swing set and a big school yard. It seemed like the toilets were way out back, especially on Friday night when I cleaned them. There is nothing a* cold as a school room before the fire can heat it. Once I chilled my feet "Thu was a fine school, but too many of the children were hurting Two families had lost their mother*. One boy lived with his aunt and uncle, but wanted to be with his father Another little boy who was cared for well, liv­ ed with his parent*, his grandparents and two aunts. "Seme of the children walked a mile and a half to school They were ready to gather around the Move when they arrive in the winter "We followed about the same schedule as in the ocher schools. I read to them a.s many good books as time allowed. It was possible to borrow books from the commissioner's office for them to read. We used the blackboard* a tot to put lessons on. or u» drill. 1 always remember little Charteen Every lime I put her arithmetic problems on the board she would slide up to me and say "Now put on the answers." "These children didn't enjoy playing ball like my ocher schools. They had fun with their own little games. The swings were in use most of the time. When winter came, sliding down hili was the thing. There was a steep hill across the road where they could have a long ride. So out to the hill with all those winter ckxhe* on we went. I took many of the little children down on my back Again, when we had to go through the routine of sweeping each one off before they could go inside. "This was war time. Plane* were common. Sometimes the Army planes flew too tow and they buzzed the houses. The window* would shake "The little school did its bit (for the war ef­ fort). We collected old iron from nearby farms, which was melted down for weapons. We had a good size pile and a truck came to collect it and they paid us. Carolyn Coppack brought her horse and a small wagon to col­ lect the larger piece* "We also collected milkweed which was used to make kapok for life jackets. Dear little Doris came to school one morning with a grocery bag full of the pods. With her big eyes dancing for joy she said. 'You know I went over the hill and down there was a whole field of milkweeds! I think God told me where to go.' Every time we heard of the things the war effort needed, which we could coUe.:. we BOY, Anthony Christian, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 22 at 12:01 p.m. to Amy and David Haskin. Lake Odessa, weighing 8 lbs , 10 ozs and 22ft inches long BOY, Hunter Alan, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 23 al 6:21 a.m. to Michele and Brad Hewitt. Woodland, weighing 10 lbs., 1 ox. and 21ft inches tong. GIRL, Mackenzie Jane Hurra, bom at Spar­ row Hospital. Laming, on Nov. 24. 1994 at 11 56 p.m. to Hal and Sam (Hickey) Hurra of Holt, weighing 5 Iba . 12 ozs Grandparents are Shirtey Hurra of Mason; Pat and Jim Saint Amour of Sunfield; Bill Hickey of Freeport. Siblings: Brothers, Korey and Jos. sister. Brec. (Coadusfou next week) Subscribe to the Hastings Kiwanis DINNER , Baked Chicken (AMoaii^taa) < BOY, Mason Phillip, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov 21 at 9:50 a m to Monica Roberts and James Burghdoff. Hasting*, weighing 7 lb* . 4 ozs and 20 inches long. GIRL, Maeghan Rene, bom al Pennock Hospital on Nov. 22 at 6:49 a.m. to Chnssi Rene and Roney Straw, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs.. 5ft ozs. and 22 inches long. "Before I stop, I must tell you about my froggers. It was one of those beautiful spring mornings when God is in His Heaven and all is right with the world. A morning you'd like to just fly away. 1 looked out and could see Richard and LeRoy were not coming on to school, but playing in the liny pond down by the road. The nine o'clock bdl rang but they didn't hear it. I kept watch, but the kid in me knew what they were doing and the fun that they were having. So we went on with our lesson* I stood by the windows so that I could keep track of them. Well, recess came and by now the little boy* decided they better get to school. Stem old teacher looked down on them: ‘Where have you two been?’ The little wet. dirty but very happy boy* looked up at me with their big eyes and said. We've been froggin!' How «!ad 1 am I let them have their time on that spring morning because they both met an untimely death early in life. "In 1946 my husband was home from the Navy. 1 planned to go home to become a homemaker. So I gave up my school. Later, the school board from Barryviite came after me to take their school. 1 couldn't refuse "So another door was going to open. --------------- — BOY, Matthew Dawayua, bom at Bsaanrl. Hospital on Nov. 20 at 1:18 p.m. lo Lsdnda and Mark Shilton, Sr.. Hastings, weighing 7 lbs.. 12ft ozs. and 21 inches long. BOY, Joshua Michael, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 21 al 2:16 a.m. to Andy and Michelle Trowbridge. Hasting*, weighing 8 lbs and 20ft inches tong went to work. The little school did it* share "The Durfee School had always had an ac­ tive 4-H. At this time all of the previous leaders were working If was the time of 'Rosie the Riveter.' so the county had a young man go around and get the handicraft projects started Then it wa* up lo the teacher to keep it going. I wasn't much of a carpenter, but all the boys and girls got their projects done "The P.T.A. was active, even with the war on People needed a place lo meet and talk. It seemed like every one wa* carrying a burden on their back "The Christmas program was our big night. We had our program Santa came with hi* bag and talked about his home at the North Pole The tree was lively with its strings of lights but if one bulb blew out the whole str­ ing went It was nerve racking I tried to keep extra bulbs. Our little school room wa* pack ed with moms, dads, grandparents, friends and babies. "How much friendship the communities lost when the schools closed! "Some children liked to stiy after school and talk. Dorothy was one of these. 1 always grabbed my broom and swept white we talk­ ed. She stayed as long as she wanted. After she would leave. 1 would go to bum the papers. Down the road, going home, was Dorothy swinging her dinner pail and singing her heart out. She was good too. She could hit high notes just like Jeanette McDonald. What a memory. , MASHED POTATOES & GRAVY...Green Beans, < , Roll and Butter. Cookies. Milk or Coffee. < a well informed reader on Friday, Dec. 9« 5to 7PM ■ ' HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL CAFETERIA < ; Adults ‘6.00 • Students (12 & Under) ‘3.00. county issues that affect you. Call J-Ad Graphics at 945-9554 KA&A6KE Sat., Dec. 10th Freeport Shamrock Tavern 9 p.m. ■ 1 a.m. MC'd by Sound Express Mark and Mike Sheldon Add A Little Class To Your Night Life!! Classes at Hastings High School (520 West South Street) SCHEDULE Principles of Accounting I Monday January 9 6:00 - 9:45 pjn. Principles of Management Wednesday January 4 6:00 - 9:25 p.m. College Writing i Thursday January 5 600 - 9:25 p.m. To Register* Please Call 451-3511 or 1-800-632-9569 •To save *100 ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program The Branch School. 1940 �PaQe 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1994 of the movement smacks of the old double standard and weakens the entire concept — J.S.. Dayton. Ohio. Dear Dayton: You’ve made a good point. Here's another reader who picked up on it also and offered an excellent suggestion: LEGAL NOTICES: In iba Ctreadt Court Take the pledge File No V3 7XJDZ RICHARD WEEDAl I PkNntiff PAMELA WEEDALl Defendant STEPHANIE S FEKKES (P4354S) WEGEl HUDSON GEE ANO FISHER Don’t lock ‘em out (SIS) S4S-34V5 PRESENT Howobl. Richard M Shu.io, TT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that , * U* ■ 4 <* riotni.n IH ■ I’V in I. -t- t- .1.1 —J ■KTtara weeaoti. me- aoove enmioa Divorce. »holl (He on Aniwer or take other action IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND AD»UDUCO that a IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that o Richard M. Shutter MEGEl HUDSON. GEE • HUDSC I (SIS) assorts (W/1») Dear Ann Landen: After four sons, my husband and I got the daughter we longed for "Melinda” was the can-do-no wrong apple of her daddy's eye. Shortly before her 17th birthday. Melinda and her 21-year-old boyfriend, “Ike,” came to tell us she was pregnant and the) wanted to get married. My husband literally threw Ike out of the house and forbade Melinda to see him again. The next day, we made an appointment with a doctor to have "the problem" taken care of. The day before the appointment. Melinda climbed out her bedroom window and ran off with Ike We received a card two weeks later telling us that they had gone to another state and gotten married. There was no return address. My husband was furious. He would not allow anyone to mention her name in our home. He told all family members and friends chat he no longer had a daughter, only four sons. We received a birth announcement when Melinda's daughter was born — no return ad­ dress. The postmark was from another slate. Three years later, another birth announcement came — telling us they had a son. Again, no aooress. Out of the blue, we received a note from Melinda last week. She wants us to come for a visit. "It's time the kids met their grand­ parents,” she wrote. My husband refuses to go and says if I go, he won’t be here when I get back. We are now ■vmb towwBpmmm ■omm ____ Nwwadbsr 9. TWOMEY MAGGOT TOO pja. Oerit'a and rev Ol/IS) (n/w) treasurer'* One of the best credit cards in the country just got better. Announcing Old Kent CardMiles taking off in January. The nationally recognized Old Kent credit card is about to reach new heights. Starting soon, spend a dollar and earn a mile on any airline, with no blackout dates! Apply for your Old Kent credit card today— you’ve got to have our card to fly! Boarding instructions coming soon! OC OLD KENT Convnon Sanaa uncommon Sarwa* reports plvon and DtociMMion on rood projects. Silis approvad Ear pmrmont as prosoatod. Emily Harrison Oort (12/S) sleeping in separate bedrooms, and he hasn’t spoken to me for four days. Our sons refuse to take sides 1 bought my airline tickets this morning. All I want from you. Ann. is a hand to hold when I board the plane. 1 need someone to tell me I am doing the right thing. Please give me some courage. — A Grandmother in Fort Wayne Dear Fort Wayne: Here's my hand to hold when you board the plane 1 belxve you ARE doing the right thing. 1 pray that your husband will extend his hand when you return and that he will open his heart and home to the new lit­ tle family. Too many people waste too many years locking each other out of their lives. Time is such a precious commodity. Lost yean can never be recalled. This lesson, too often, is learned the hard way. Dear Ann Landers: I was interested in the concept of "True Love Waits” and wish lo comment. Families need not take part in a public ceremony in order for their children to take the no-sex-until-marnage pledge. 1 made my son a pledge ring out of colored thread from a pattern that came tn the mail. He listened while his dad and I explained why we waited until marriage to have sex. and then, he made a pledge that he. too, would wait as he put my homemade ring on his finger. That ring will be given lo the woman he chooses to be his bride This was done in the privacy of our home with no religious overtones. We made our own rules based on the fact that we are in* telligent, civilized human beings. — J.M., Citrus Heights, Calif. Dear J.M.: Beautiful. Thank you — and thanks, too. to all who wrote. The mail was truly uplifting. Why no belts? Good riddance Dear Ann Landers: 1 am writing this letter Dear Ana Laadres: I’d like so comment on after pulling my two elementary school children on the school bus. One of my little ones will be boarding yet another bus for a trip to Chicago to visit the Field Museum. I’m happy that my children attend a school where such culturally enriching opportunities are available. However, one nagging question comes lo mind. Why aren’t seat belts man* datory on school buses? 1 have asked this of several people and was told they are not “cost effective." 1 cannot believe that cost would enter into this. How can we put a dollar value on our children’s safety? You seem to have access to experts in many fields. Please explore this subject. Must we wait for a tragedy to occur before something ■ dorr? — Worried in the Suburbs Dear Worried: We sjrAe with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration aad were told that there are no federal laws requir­ ing seat belts on large school buses. Local school districts, however, can require them. They are mandatory in Chicago and in all school districts in New York and New Jersey. Also, on small school buses, seat belts are re­ quired by federal law. According to the NHTSA, funds to pur­ chase and 'Maintain seal belts might better be spent on oJier school bus safety programs. Spokesmen claim children are at a greater risk of being killed while boarding and leaving the bus. Efforts are currently being directed toward more well-maintained, properly eqmppeo. up-to-oaze vemcies svnn ^pianneo drivers. (And not a moment loo soon. I’d like to add ) your column about the virginity movement. In general, I agree with "E.R.’s” letter and your reply endorsing the movement. I, along with yiu, hope it can be extended to teen­ agers 4 all religions. I fa nd it odd, however, that the parents give I »eir daughters gold wedding bands to wear and ultimately present to their husbands on rneir wedding night as a token of their virginity. Why only the girts? Isn’t virginity just as important for a boy? What token of his virginity will he bring to his bride? This part HTiai can you give the person who has everything ? Ann Landers ’ booklet. ' ‘Gena, " is ideal for a nightstand or coffee table. "Genu” is a collection of Ann Landers' most requested poems and essays Send a self­ addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money orderfor $4.85 (this includes postage and handling) to: Gems, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Ba* 11562. Chicago, LU. 606114)562 (bt Canada. send $5.87). CapjrigM 1994 Creators Syndfeatr, lac. AU this week, the Fellowship Hall has been abuzz with preparations for the Saturday, Dec. 10. delivery of Christmas boxes and bags to those in need throughout the Lakewood school district. Help has been solicited through the several churches of the community, but others are welcome to assist. Service groups in Lake Odesa. Clarksville. Woodland and Sunfield provide much of the man (woman) power Saturday for delivery of the heavy boxes by the truckload. Help is welcome for short trips, often because the trucks may be filled and yet there are single or possibly two houses widely separated that aeed delivery. On Friday, the finishing touches are provided with packing of the perishable items, wrapping and adding cards aad bows. The boxes are arranged by neighborhoods as much as possible. The high school band will present its Christmas concert at 3 p.m. Sunday. Lakewood United Methodist Church will present its musical program at 7 p.m. Sunday. The Chamber of Commerce will meet for its monthly breakfast meeting at 7 a.m. at the North Inn The Lakewood Junior High al Woodland will present its Christmas Chorale Dec. 20 at the high school building. The same junior high will present its Christmas band concert at the high school Dec. 16. From all reports, the high school musical program. ’Guys and Dolls” was a big suc­ cess, with outstanding performances from many of the role players (singers). Central United Methodist Church held iu Sunday morning worship service in Fellowship Hall and will meet there again for one or more Sundays yet this month while the sanctuary is being painted. Lay Leader Betty Shetteriy led the service to assist the pastor so he could save his voice for the sermon and morning prayer. The chiteren’s choir sang an adaptation of an old favorite "Kids Under Construction.” This version had words writ­ ten by one of the men of the congregation with the new title "Church Under Construction." but with the familiar tune. Band Director Dave McQueen and family are now moved here from St. Ignace. They bought the Vine home on Jordan Lake Street in the block east of Second Avenue. The Women's Fellowship of First Con­ gregational Church will hold "heir next meeting Wednesday. Dec. 14. at 1:30 in the church dining room. The program on angels will be presented by Ruth Gee of Hastings. A cookie exchange will follow. The refreshment committee is composed of Marge Erickson and Jane Shoemaker. Tom and Jackie GtHilaud have returned from their autumn soyoum ia South Carolina The Congregational Church had the Hang­ ing of the Greens Sunday afternoon. Follow­ ing church school classes, members enjoyed a potluck dinner together. This waa followed by Scripture readings interspersed with carol singing The sanctuary tree was decorated with Chnsmons, which are Christmas sym­ bols made in while and gold. The Reminder item about the venerable lady having a 95th birthday open house at the Woodbury United Brethren Church on Sun­ day, Dec. II. from 2 to 5 p.m. appears to be Gladys Sandbrook. Gladys lived for her mar­ ried life oa a farm on Davenport Rood and later at Emerson Manor, a near neighbor of her sister, Lottie Hough. Another housing unit is being situated in a very conspicuous location. On a small triangle of land next cast to Ketchum’s Cabins, a new doubtewide manufactured house was on the premises, but not yet joined together Monday. It tm frontage oa M-50 between Roberts Road and Cemetery Road with the channel that connects Tupper Lake and Jordan Lake for its southeast boundary. Ionia County athletes brought home two state championships during the last two weeks. The Belding High School football team won their way to the top with a score of 50 to 41 over Detroit County Day. Their remarkably high score was actually higher than some of the state championship games in basketball. Then last week the Portland St. Pats girls' basketball team won over Pamesdale from the U.F. at a game in Lans­ ing for the top state honors. The northern team was so far from home the*' had to stay at St. Ignace overnight on their way home. Early in the week the count on families to which food boxes and gifts were to be delivered on this Saturday numbered 152, which is a lesser figure than in recent years by Lakewood Community Services and its dozens of volunteers. The cards for each were sorted according to neighborhoods, so tteu once the cards giving number of residents and ages of children are affixed to the chairs which hold the empty boxes. Thus, those who fill the boxes with canned goods have no inkl­ ing of who gets which box. The identity of the recipients is the last enclosure The delivery groups from each community find their loads in one area of the room. Help is welcome for even small loads because often one or two from a neighborhood cannot be accom­ modated by the initial truckload. Dear An Landen: I’m so happy! I’ve just lost 200 pounds. I'm divorcing my husband. I was ’’Melvin’s” fourth wife. In the 19 years we were married, 1 did anything and everything for him. Two months ago. he kick­ ed out the tenant who rented the upstairs apartment, and he moved in with another woman. And good riddance to my mother-in-law, too. Get this, Ann While we were visiting my in-laws in Pittsburgh two yean ago. Melvin took our 14-year-old daughter to the amuse­ ment park and his mother arranged to have one of his ex-wives meet him there. Our daughter couldn't figure out who this woman was and came home upset and confused. Words cannot describe th* humiliation I have suffered at the hands of this polecat. Knowing I will be free has made me feel ter­ rific. Please print my letter and give courage io other women who have been dumped. Let them know there IS life after divorce. — Star­ tup Over at 50 in Florida Dear Starting Over 1 admire your spirit. Please write again in six mouths and let me know how you’re doing. Gon at the Day: The trouble with talking too fast is that you may say something you haven't thought of yet. For the boys, too �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1994 — Page 11 Pat Guernsey is new Hastings Women’s Club president Turning over the gavel is outgoing president Lucile Hocker (right) who hands it to now president Pat Guernsey A festive note opened the annuel GRVC-Hasleigs Women's Club holiday tea with the performance by Jazz Band I. comprised of Hastings High School students Program chairwoman was Pam Hamilton. Also at the tea, dub members New officers of the GFWC-Hastings Women's Club for 1995 were installed last week by Southwest District President Dorothy Dykema. The officers are (from left) Lucille Hecker, two-year director; Vena Wolfe, parliamentarian and chaplain; Nan Button, vics Hastings High School Jazz Band I, under the direction of Joe LaJoye (right) provided musical entertainment including a medley of holiday songs, called -Christmas Visions.- at the GFWC-Hastings president; Pat Guernsey, president; Winnie Woodmansee, corresponding secretary; Patricia Reed, two-year director; and Lorene Wellman, treasurer and one-year director. Not pictured are recording secretary Revs Godfrey and Pat McColum. Women's Club tea. LaJoye explained that there are two jazz bands, group I meets at 7:30 a.m. and group II meets in the evening to practice. ncir. FINANCIAL^ F-O'C-U-St furmM bv Mark D. Chrlatanaan of Edward D. Jonas A Co. ™ Staying invested can make the difference According to a recent study by the Boston-based research firm Dalbar Finan­ cial Services, investors who buy load mutual funds through commissioned brokers typically enjoy better results than Outgoing president Lucile Hecker (toft) presented hand-painted gifts lo those who served on the board and as department heads and for helping in other ways. This photo depicts one of the gift presentations to Donna Johnson. Charlotte I Iervj Deem nanunon. Un...>nn rfann ana ram The first duty d the new president Pat Guernsey was pou.mg tea at the event, held at the First United Methodist Church m Hastings each week in The Hastings banner Call 948-8051 to SUBSCRIBE! __________________________________________________________________________________ those who buy no-loads direct!y from the fund The reason for this discrepancy is not performance. To understand what the cause is. consider the period of 1984 through Sept. 30, 1993, one of our greatest bull i..ark'll Investors who purchased no-loads directly from the fu nd held taei r stock fu nds an average of 21.84 months with cumulative returns of 70.23 percent. Those who purchased load funds from brokers held their stock funds more than twice as long, an average of 48.84 months, and en­ joyed average cumulative returns of 90.21 percent. This pattern also carried over to bond funds with long-term objectives of income and protection of principal, not trading. During the -ame period, do-it-yourself in­ vestors held their bond funds an average of 25.56 months for a cumulative return of 77.19 percent. Funds sold through brokers were held an average of 51.96 months with a cumulative return of 94.73 percent. Investors Business Daily reports that shareholders who try to time the market through in-and-out trading usually decrease their profits. Investors who pay a commis­ sion. on the other hand, are less likely to "cut and run when the market gets rocky . ’’ Mutual funds are designed to be long­ term investments. A mutual-fund manager typically plans to hold securities for a reasonable time after purchase When shareholders begin to trade, trying to time the market, the fund management must either hold additional cash to cover these unexpected liquidations or be prepared to sell from the fund's portfolio to meet un­ timely redemptions. Either can disturb the investment strategy of the fund and affect its performance When you buy a mutual fund, you are buying the management of that fund. If you have the urge to switch no-load funds the . next time the market appears to have peak­ ed and interest rates bottomed out, profes­ sionals suggest resisting that urge. As the Dalbar study demonstrates, odds are you’ll enjoy better results by staying put and let­ ting the fund managers manage. A balanced, properly diversified muUial fund portfolio is designed to offer protec­ tion against changing market conditions without unnecessary trading A mix of growth and income investments that has been designed to meet your personal risk tolerance needs only be fine-tuned when your investment objectives change. — STOCKS — The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday. Reported changes are from the prev­ ious week. snovt FCMuxoauM modcc ■wry Ci—ti MORTGAGE SALE — WouH ho. boon mode In th® condition* of a mortgogo mode by: Robert A. McCoy to Mortgogo Hu*. Inc.. Mor­ tgagee. dated January 15. 1993. and recorded on January 15. 1993, In Liber 564. on page 62, Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by said mortgagee to Miami Valley Bank on Ohio Cor­ poration. by an assignment dated January 26. 1993, and recorded on June 23. 1993, in Libor 575, on Page 592. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there I* claimed to be duo at the date hereof the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND OM HUMMW SIXTY ANO te/ICO OOUAXS (153.160.03). including Interest at 9% par annum. Under the power of sole contained in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that said mortgage will be foreclosed by a sale of the mortgaged promises, or some part of them, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hasting*, Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m., on January 19. 1995. Sold premiss are situated in City of Hasting*. Barry County. Michigan, and are described as: lot* 2 and 3 of Block 9 of DANIEL STRIKER'S AD DfTION to the Qty, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plot thereof, a* record­ ed in Uber 1 of Hat*, on Page 11. Item 406-51-095056-00 The redemption period shall be 6 months from the date of such sole unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with I94BQ 600J241o. In which cose the redemption period shall be 30 days from the date of such sale. Dated November 29. 1994 Miami Volley Bank, an Ohio Corporation Mortgagee BORNSTBN AND SCHNEIDERMAN PC. Attorneys 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd.. Ste. 1040 Southfield. Ml 48075 (1/5) Company Close Change AT&T 48'/. —Th Ameritech 39*/. —7. Anheuser-Busch 50'/. + 7. naucAhMtnoncc Chrysler 497. +27. Doceeood Estate Clark Equipment 547. —’/. File No 94-21536-SE CMS Energy 22*/. +7. ESTATE OF ROBERT C SMELKER DECEASED Social Security No. 366-16-4970. Coca Cola 517, —17. ALL INTERESTED PERSONS Dow Chemical 647. +Th TO Your interest in the estate moy be barred or af­ Exxon 60 —7. fected by this hearing TAKE NOTICE: On Thursday. January 5. 1995, ot Family Dollar 12 +17. 11:00 a.m.. in the Probote Courtroom, Hastings, Ford 277. +7. Michigan, before Honorable Richard H. Show. General Motors 397. +3 Judge of Probate, a hearing will be held on the Great Lakes Bancorp 257. +17. petition of Kermit Jon Smelker requesting that he be appointed Personal Representative of the Hastings Mfg. 227. —7. Estate of ROBERT C SMELKER. who lived at 144 IBM 717. +27. Cherry Street. Freeport. Michigan 49325. and who JCPenney 427. —47. died on 9/21/94: requesting that the heirs ot low of Johnson & Johnson 537. ♦1 the decedent be determined: and requesting also that the will of the deceased dated None, and Kmart 137. —7. codicils dated none, bo admitted to Probate. Kellogg Company 58 —7. Creditors of the deceased are notified that all McDonald's 287. —7. claims against the estate will be forever barrod unless presented to the (proposed) personal Sears 467. —7. representatnre or to both the probate court and the Southeast Mich. Gas 187. + 7. (proposed) personal representative within four Spartan Motors 14 +7. months of the dote of publication of this notice. Notice is further given that the estate will then bo Upjohn 317. +17. assigned to entitled persons appearing of record. Gold $376.50 —7.65 Date: 11/29/94 Silver 4.66 —.50 Michool J. McPhillips (P33715) Dow Jones 3745.95 +67.96 DIMMERS McPHILLIPS * DOHERTY 221 South Broodwuy Volume 299,000,000 Hastings. Ml 49056 (616) 945-9596 Kermit Jon Smelker 7101 Buehler Rood Freeport Ml 49325 (12 6) �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8, 1994 With top 7 back, DK eagers hope to create more offense Despite last season s >18 record, the Del­ ion vanity basketball team had a reputation for strong defense. The offense was weak, but the defense gave the team a bit of re­ spect. This season. Coach Jim Hogoboom has all seven of his top players and is looking to generate a more respectable offensive game to go with the defense ot last season "The kids are working extremely hard to believe they can win.’ Hogoboom said. "They are a close knit team who are bigger and stronger and have become better shoot­ ers The coach said the team has developed in such a way that just about any player can be replaced by one just as talented from the bench. "We are doing some new things both offensively and defensively to use our talent the best way we can/ Hogoboom said. "We*U have to wait and see how things pan out." Gary Fisher and Brad Myers are two of the returners. Both were All-Kalamazoo Valley Association honorable mention bas­ ketball players last season. Also back arc Howie Shattuck. Casey Craft. Chad Lyons. Ryan Mingerink and David Atkinson. Senior Robbie Lawrence, who was out last season with a knee injury, is on tap. The only player lost from last season is Jamie Smith Coming up from last season's junior var­ sity team and showing promise are juniors Ryan Vhek. Tyler Jansen and Karl Norton "Vliek is a very good shooter from the outside and should create more offense for us by opening up the floor," Hogoboom said. "Jansen is a forward/center player and very good offensively. He can also hit the three and play the low post." Hogoboom said Norton, a forward, won the "Big Man Award" for the athlete with the best work ethic at Western Michigan University's basketball camp this summer "He's a hard working kid with good knowledge of the game." Hogoboom said. The other two juniors, which the coach said add a good amount of depth to the DK bench are Geoff Undberg and Joe Guthrie. The coach said the kids will have a tough row to hoe in the KVA because everyone on the KVA All-Star will be back for their re­ spective teams. He sees Battle Creek Pennfield. Parchment. Paw Paw and GalesburgAugusta as all having the talent to take the KVA title "I think our kids, if they keep a good alti­ tude toward the game and work together, can play against any team in the KVA." Hogoboom said. "I think the losing history of our team over the last few years will give us an advantage over some of the other teams." the coach said, "because our kids have had great moments in the past and they are ready to take the next step up at being competitive. I don't think the other teams will lake us seriously enough and I think if (Mir kids wirt hard and play (he way they can. well surprise some teams." Delton opens the season at Mattawan to­ morrow night (Dec. 9) and will play at Galesburg-Augusta Dec. 13. The team's home opener will be against Pennfield. Dec. 16. Members of the Delton varsity basketball team Include (kneeling from teft): Kart Norton. Joe Guthrte, Geort Undberg. Ryan Vitek and Tyler Jansen. Standing: Team Manager exchange student Konstantfne Lebedev. David Atklnaon, Gary ■ Htfw. Chad Lyons. Casey Craft. Brad Myers. Ryan Mngertnk, ■ Howte Shattuck and Rob Lawrence Members ot the Hastings wrestling team Include (first row from left): John Bax. Jeremal Cook. Tom Mlore, Mka Opolski, Chris Allen, Craig Bowen. Cote Bowen. Troy PNMkcw and Jon Olmsted. Second row: Matt Moore. David Koutz. Ryan Rude, Keo Rose, Josh Richie Chris Stafford Tim Easey. Doug Varney, Chad Furrow, Chad Nowlin and Jake MBter. Third row: Manager Jenae Crosthwalte, Justin Waters. Mike Storms. Jamie James. Scott McKelvey. Jason McCabe. Peter Lewis, 'lobart Oberth, Kevin Morgen. Dave Teunessen. Jason Laux and Manager Kknberty Cook. Fourth row: Jon Kenainglon. Jeff Amatl, Kann Cross. Matt MacKenzie, Kris Javor, Scott Vandanboss, Chris Olmsted and Jacob Kidder. HHS matmen looking for the leadership to make team ‘jell’ "We could have one of the best teams I’ve coached," said Hastings varsity wrestling coach Dave Farrow, "if the team jells and ail pull together Furrow, starting his 21st year of coaching the Hastings matmen. said captain Mike Opolski has shown some leadership by leading by example However. Opolski is still recovering from an ankle mjtry and is not 100 percent so there is still room for others on the team to bring the gro^p of individuals and form them into a cohesive unit. Opolski said, while watching other wrestlers go through conditioning drills, that be can't wait to get back with the team because be. too. sees the need for more leadership Furrow said be knows there are wrestlers on the team who can bring the kids together and give the Saxon matmen a chance at bet­ tering last season's 8-7 record and fourth place finish in the Twin Valley. "We have a lot of lettermc/ who are not superstars but are very talemed wrestlers." Furrow said. "Although, if I can just get them to believe in themselves I feel we have at least five different kids who could place in the state Senior Sparky Weedall and junior Chris Allen are the only returning Saxons with state experience. John Bax, Cole Bowen and Opolski are the returning seniors who are letter winners and Scon McKelvey is the other senior on the team. Returning juniors who won their letter are Jcremai Cook. Craig Bowen. Kris Javor. Jon Oi. ued. Matt MacKenzie and Tom Moore. The returning sophomores are Jamie James and Troy Pitteikow. Both were letter win­ ners. Jenae Cr oathwane, the team's manager, is also a returning letter winner and Furrow said having a manager who sticks with the team year after year is 3 big asset and can help keep the team together. Furrow said letter winners can fill 12 of the 13 weight classes, although nothing is yet set in stone. He said a freshman or a sophomore will fill the 100-pound weight class. "h looks like it will either be Ryan Rude or Scott Haire filling the 100-pound class," Furrow said "Both are good wrestlers." The coach said the freshmen class could also make inroads at the higher weight classes because "it is an outstanding class. They have a lot of talent, and in their two years at the middle school, they lost only one match and won all the tournaments they were in. "They are a very coachable group of kids who are aggressive and dedicated to the sport." be said. With the group of freshmen. Furrow adds depth to the Hastings team He said he has at least two wrestlers to fill every weight class He sax! the freshmen will push the upper classmen lo work harder at keeping their position in the starting lineup. The freshmen on the other hand will he trying to better themselves to lake away the upperclassmen's position. Furrow said the combination ot new kids and older, more experienced wrestlers will give the Saxons a shot al raking the Twin Valley crown. He said the preseason has been filled with fine tuning the kids' tech­ nique and conditioning, basic moves and combinations, flexibility and endurance. 'If we stay healthy, well be competitive with teams like Sturgis. Coldwater and Harper Creek." Furrow said, “but right now we re looking for the kids with leadership and experience lo help the younger wrestlers which will help jell the team.' ‘Growing desire' goal for DK wrestling coach Delton varsity wrestling coach Aaron Tabor has one expectation for this season's batch of matmen: "Each .time the wrestler gets off the mat. I expea him to be a better wrestler." Tabor is realistic about this year’s team, with only three returning senior letter winners, be knows his team is inexperienced, but he hopes that with every march, they will be better able to handle the next. "They are a good group of kids with a lot of bean and dedication." Tabor said. "Some of them arc not extremely talented, but they have made a commitment to become the best wrestler they can. and that's all any coach can ask for." Steve Risner. Tun Fne and Rob McCarty are the returning senior letter winners Link Pape, who wrestled for a short time last year, has returned to the team and been selected as one of the team $ captain The other team captains are returning letter winners juniors Dan Smith and James Vickery and sophomores Joe Daniels and Rob Tack. Other juniors returning to the mat are Nate Woods. Garett StampDer. CJ. Hicks. Justin Newington. James Sibberson and Thor Brandli Woods. Stampfler, Hicks and Brandli have all received letters. Dan Anaya and Bill Lane are the other sophomores with Anaya having received a letter New kids out for the team are Brook Craft. Pat Leonard. Justin McKelvey. Robert Isom and Ryan Bridges. Because of the inexperience of the team. Tabor is reinforcing the basics in preseason "We are working on the basics of moves and combinations. We are improving our kids' strength, endurance and flexibility and. hopefully. *e are growing a desire to win in them." Former Hastings gridder wins award at Hillsdale Former Hastings football player Jamie Murphy finished up ins fourth year with the Hillsdale College varsity football team, re­ cently. earning his fourth letter and this sea­ son's Joe Rubbo Award. The award, named m memory of a former player and coach at the college, is given to the player who shows the most dedication, honesty, ability and leadership qualities, both on and off the football field. according ID Head Football Coach Dick Lowry "We give the award tothe most deserving player each year, no matter what position he plays." Lowry saxl "Jamie is a great kid and been a four-year starter for us at full back and blocking back He is a leader on the field and on campus and the kind of student athlete we try to re­ cruit here at Hillsdale College." Lowry said. Murphy, the son of Mike and Sue Murphy of Hastings, is scheduled to graduate in June He is majoring in elementary educa­ tion. Members of the Delton wrestling team include (first row from left): Rob Tack. Garett Stampfler, Robert Isom, Joe Daniels. Stave Risner. Brook Craft. Justin McKelvey and Pat Leonard. Second row: Justn Stampfler. James Vickery. Nate Woods. Biff Lane. C.J Hicks. Justin Newington. Jason Stampfler. Dan Tabor said the Kalamazoo Valley Association conference will again be tough this season. Anaya and Assistant Coach Bryan Cooley. Third row: Assistant Coach Eric Curtice. Assistant Coach Kelly Coplin. Link Pw». James Sibberson, Thor Brands, Dan Smith. Rob McCarty. Ryan Bridges and Head Coach Aaron Tabor Bailie Creek Pennfleld and GalesburgAugusta always field a strong team.' Tabor said *We know die KVA has tough teams. but we are going to have a learn which will give 110 percent every time they go to the mat." New surface, new cars at Berlin Raceway A new racing surface hat been put into place in preparation for the 1995 auto racing season at the Berlin Raceway. The paved, one-half mile Marne oval received a new two-tnch coat of asphalt on Oct. 15 by the Coiprovia Racing Company getting ready for its 45th consecutive year. The Laie Model Stock Cars and Sportsman Stock Cars which are sche*4-’'d to run every Saturday night, will be joined oy a new divi­ sion of “New Car Super Stocks” The “New Can” will fit between the Late Models and Sportsman Cars. Eligible body styles for the new division will be limited to the Chevy Lumina, Pontiac Grand Prix. Buick Regal, Olds Cutlass. Ford Thunderbirds and the 1995 Monte Carlo. Any model that meets template specifications up to and including 1995 with the exception of Firebirds, Camaras and Corvettes. Specifications are available. Interested par­ ties may write or call: Mr. Bob Marz, Chief Steward. 0-217 Late Michigan Drive NW. Grand Rapids. MI 49504. Phone 616-453-4479. �Ionia sweeps Saxons Height, talent and experience stop Hastings eagers in home opener One look at the Ionia vanity basketball roater was enough for some to see the eventual outcome of the opening game for both the Bulldogs and the Hastings squad The Saxons lost to last year's regional finalists 94-43, Tuesday night. Hastings led the game at 1-0 on a free throw made by leading scorer for the Saxons, Fred Jiles. Ionia then began hitting the first of 16 three-point shots in the game The 16 three pointers, on 26 tries, set the Hastings leading scorer. Fred Jiles. scores two ot Ns 11 points on this tat away jumper. Tuesday nk/>l school record for Ionia Jiles led the Saxons with 11 hard-earned potau. Coach Don Schils said he was very proud of the way the Saxon boys didn't give up at any point in the game "One of <xir goals is to piay hard the entire game and that s what the kids did "We faced a very gcxxl team when they were having a very good night, but our kids DeWitt wins Academic All-State again Marte DeWitt (center) receives her second Academic Ad-State award In as many seasons from Hastings Athletic Director Tim Johnston (left) and Cross Country Coach Paul Futmer. The award, given by the MkMgan intenschotasMc Track Coaches Association. Is awarded baaed on a ernes country runner's finish In the state competition and grade point average. DeWn finished 17t> overad In the Stale Class B cross country nm In November and carries a 4.00 gp.a She also won the award '1st year Fulmer said she Is a "very goal-minded. self-motivating individual who knows what she wants.' Firtmer said DeWitt plans on attendkrg the University didn't give up." Schils said. Bulldog Bill Thomas, one of nine seniors returning from last season, hit four treys in the first half and led all scorers with 25. Everyone on the Ionia team scored in the contest including five different players hitting from long range. Hastings was held to one field goal in the first quarter, but came back to score 15 in the second period to be down by 34.53-19. Hastings was outsized under the basket and on the perimeter as Ionia's team boasts 12 of 13 players six-feet or taller, including three at 6-foot-5 and four at 6-foot-3 or 6foot-4. The tallest players on Hastings' team are center Jason Fuller and forward/ccnter Kevin Shuford at 6-foot-3. Hastings kept the entire game moving quickly at both ends of the floor to try and wear the Bulldogs down. The problem was, Ionia's bench was so deep, when the starters started slowing down, players were swapped en masse Jim Robbe hit a pair of three-pointers for Hastings late in the game and finished with eight points on the night. \ Hastings tried several defenses in the game to slow the onslaught of Ionia, but the quick, touch passes confounded the zone. Hastings didn't have the size to stay one-onone very long and the other combinations were about as effective In the junior varsity game. Ionia came away with a 69-55 win. The Hastings jayvees were down by seven at the break, but lost significant ground in the third and fell behind by 17.54-37. a gap they closed by only three by the end of the game Leading scorer for the junior varsity was Jeff Storrs with 12. Kyle Pobja added 10 points and John Lawrence and Casey King added eight The Hastings freshmen team lost 61-54. C League W-L Iron Heads......................... a.............................. 14) Ag Boys................................................................14) Union Bank......................................................... 14) Riverbend............................................................ 0-1 Carta Market......................................................0-1 Carpenters Plumbing........ ...............................0-1 Petersons.............................................................1-0 Blain................................... -...............................1-0 Ritchies Team ............................................. 0-0 1SG....................................... ..................-......... 01 Hamilton Excavating...................................... 0-1 Hl** Games - B Kiag 192-539; B Buehler 196517; J. Kohler 190-538; R. Fay ■90-3*2; T. Westbrook 190-514; I. Ziak 200492; C. Blough 214-560; D Lwaben 199-5*0; J. Grammeyer 18249*; M Duvu 10469; M. Cross 172464; C. Yoder Mkhdob 34-l/ J TM Lassies 31-21; Hmong* Bowl Saren 30-22; Girttachs 262*; Jo * Bookkzefxag 26-26; Three fanes Task 25-27; Hauler Tows 25-27; Uasque Waateeb Deo 25-27; Rowdie Girta 25-27; Deweys Auto Body 22-30; Outward Ap­ pearance 21-31; Mr Braces 20-32 Good Garat* and Series — M Snowden 166460. M Snvd-z 209-539; S. VsnDen hast 220-555; V. Aienoo 194-546; H Ser vice 169471; H Hewitt 160477; A. Hall 169435; J. Ogden IK50o; D VanCanven 156463 Gand Gama - S Nash 163; J Kauaaky 159. R. Bennett 149; M Meehan 149; S. South 160. C. Trumbull 143; M Mauoo 161; L. Potter 174; D. Lanes 153; A. Swaasoo 133; J. Mercer 171; B. Vrogindewey 172; R. Staples 174 Seaday Night Mixed Freeman'* 334-184. Diehard* 324-194; Fearaome 4 32 20. Alley Cat* 314-204; H ft L 30-22; B S era 29-23; Mafia 2624: Load Hogs 27-25; Holey Roller* 2626. Friend* 26-26; Dvnamne* 2628; T*sm* nun * 2624; Undecided 23-29; Rookie* 224-294; Hooter Crew 22-26; Really Rottcw. 20-32; 9 and > Wiggle 19-33; Beginner* 1638. Women, High Series aad Game* - D Snyder 192-546; K Becker 213-520; K Sot ha 195-519; L. Barnum 193-518; M Bowman 174478. B Roudi 170443; S Cram 61431; K. Rentz 155401; S. Neyrueiver 171; D. Woody 147; D. Vicker* 146; K. KraUman 140 2OL58L D B™ 203-564. R Fu 213-544; J. Woody 172493; J Smith * I™7!- R Fnrad 2»6»«6 > Banimia S KraBm“ D Fnend Swift 195; R Little 188. B 176; S Sanborn 174; R Snyder III <71; D. McClurkm 165^^Jowell 1J6 Tbareday A.M. Hummers 33-19; Slow Pokes 304-214; Leftoven 30-22; Hastings Bowl 29-23; Varneys 274-244; Nite N-Gales 264-234; Bosley* 2626; Thoraapple Trading Post 25-27; Questxm Mark. 24-21; Algonquin Farm 22 30. Valley Realty 22-30, LeHarve. 124-394. Gand Games sad Series — D Collier 172401; T. Teixeira 163411; J. Piper 124-309. S Salazar 125-366; I. Ruthruff 151437; P Hamilton 157447; O. GtUons 156434; P Rumsey 146411; G. Scobey 131-315; C Ryaa 176401; N Moucoulis 130-374; T Joppte 133-531; M Dull 146311; S. Mogg 160451; C. Stuart 169451; B. Moore 169441; B. Sexton 145-370. F Rnthraff 156454; M Atkinson 172; P Godbey 149.1. Seeber 129; B Estep 136; K. Thomason 166; J. Lewis 162; M Satebroches 132; B Nome 153; K Sutfm ID; L Jotaaoa 150; D Nelson 137. 179432; B Wilson 159400; V Slocum 151-312; E. Hammootree 155422; P. Castleberry 153; F. Schneider 150; L. Yoder 168; B. Estep 146; T. Christopher 508 Thursday Ahgecy Ray James Elec. 31-21; lips and Downs 30-22; Big B's 2624; Nashville Chrio 2620; Outboard Inn 264-314; Melaleuca Inc 234-214; Trouble Shooters 1626; Cedar Creek 11-33. Gand Games aad Serie* — S. Everett 166436; J. Fisher 157; S Varaey 187; S. Gnnage 167; P Champion 116502; D. Brooks 203-507; L Wauon 162472; B. Hughes 193 Tuesday Mixed Consumers Concrete 35-21; Country Bump­ kins >622; MasoWDxvix Line 29-27; Lil Demons 29-27; GiBoos Cotetniction 29-27; Pin Seekera 2621; Neil'* Priming 27-29, Woodnunsee 25-31: ThanuDole Lake Trading Comtructioo Post 25-31; Black SN^2L35 Weteraday P.M Varney 's Stables 33-19. Hair Care Cesser 324-194; HRS Machine 31-21; Mace * Ph 304-214; Friendly Home Parties 294-224; Eye and Eat Specialists 2626; Misfxs 234-264; Nashville Chiropractic 23-29; Valley Realty 15-37; Lifestyles 1631 Eddie Vandermoien led the frosh Saxons with 14. Mike Sulcer had 12 and Darnell Day added 11. YMCA Adult Indoor Soccer Scores: A Lcagwe Taretey Mte 1st n Lie ICC 344-134; Barry Alrto 29-19; Fairchild. 2620. Freeport Supply 27-21; Terry’* Tic Toe 26-22; Woodmaree. 23-25 Oamc Realty 23-23; Charlton Ctr Ex. 224-254; Freeport Elevator 17-31 Ryan GMons goes up tor two ot Ns five points against an Ionia delender in the Saxon loss lo the BUIdogs. T uesday night Mens High Games & Series B. Woodmansee 181-532; G. Hause 203-554;G. Heard 193-562; P. Snore 196512. Womens High Gaines & Series A. Nichols 177; D. Sample 149-353; Keller 141-375; B. Wiltons 204. High Games aad Series - K Becker 203-530. L. Elliston 217-515; K. Sutfin 207-562; E. Vanesse 186485; N Varney 165447. P Frederickson 166433; B. Miner DIRECTOR Of NURSING Tftndftrcare of Hastings, Michigan, a 114 bed skilled nursing facility, is seeking an innovative director of nursing to continue to lead our nurs­ ing department. Must have good communication, organizational, and strong management skills. A current Michigan RN license with supervis­ ory and geriatric experience prefer­ red. Our company Is the largest In Michigan and offers excellent bene­ fits for this salaried position. For more information contact Carl Austin, Administrator, at 616-945­ 9564 — or send resume to: Tender­ care, 240 E. North St., Hastings, Ml 49058. E.O.E. C. B Lqproe: Minor Larry Poll Realty.............................................. 14) Hearing Aid Center.......................................... 14) Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-1 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 0-1 Viking.................................................................. 0-1 B League: M^jor Clearview Professional....................................14) Lakewood Merchants...................................... 14) Hastings Merchant*......................................... 0-1 Bosley F mrmacy.............................................. 0-1 Results C Letgue — Carpenter Plumbing 30 vs. The Saxons will host Battle Creek Lakeview in the Twin Valley opener for both teams, tomorrow night (Dec. 9). Iron Heads 37; Ag. Boys 33 v*. Carl. Market 24; Riverbend 47 vs. Union Bank 56. B Minor League - Pennock Hospital 44 vs. Hading. Drill Team 73; Hearing Aid Center 51 v». Viking 39; Larry Poll Realty 52 v*. Hastings Drill Team 50. B Mayor League - Bosley Pharmacy 48 vs. Clearview Professional Center 63; Hastings Merchants 61 vs. Lakeview Properties 62. A League - Petersons 88 vs. Hamilton 71; Blairs 65 vs lSG 56 Men's Basketball P Aegeh a4 J M aw* ■ *teOiKnflD*a Team Black Green Red Gray W-L-T ...1-0-0 ... 1-0-0 .0-1-0 ...0-1-0 1994 firearm deer season safest on record, harvest up 5 percent An estimated 226.000 white-tailed deer were harvested during Michigan's Nov. 15-30 hunting season this year. This ts an increase of five percent over the 215,670 deer taken in 1993. In addition, the 1994 firearm deer season was the safest on record "This year's centennial of Michigan's first licensed firearm deer season has been the safest in the state s htakwy,'* said Department of Natural Resources Director Roland Hannes. "I commend the 2.500 volunteer hunter safety instructors who conduct courses aad certify about 32,000 new hunters each year. We have them to thank for the improve­ ment ia safety satistics. "We’ve atao seen an increase in the harvest," Hannes continued. "Deer hunters reported excellent hunting conditions, which allowed them to spend more time afield. Check station data indicated a large number of * K-year-old deer in the herd this year, which partially accounted for the nine percent in­ crease in the buck kill. A reduction in the number of antlerless licenses issued by the DNR resulted in s five percent decline in the antierless harvest. Overall, hunters seemed pleased with the firearm season." This year's firearm season is estimated as the seventh best in the state’s history. Each year, the deer harvest is estimated by a survey of southbound hunter traffic throughout the 16-day firearm leer season. This survey has provided an earl/, accurate estimate for more than three decays Final harvest figures, which will be available in July, will be based on a mail survey of this year s deer hunters. Wildlife mangers expect the December muzzleloading and archery deer seasons to provide good hunting this month. cieiarowski to play In Bowl game Former Hastings football player Kart Gieiarowski will travel to the Las Vegas Bowl with the rest of the Central MfcNgan University's lootball team. Dec. 15. GMarowski has moved up from the practice squad to be a back-up inside linebacker lor the Chippewas and has three solo tackles to Ns credit FAIR VIEW W ^48) TREE shaking A THEE WRAPPING win this Cooper • With Any Pumnw Anytime Cut YOUr Own (S»w» Provided) Beautiful Quality All Scotch Pines . . v» cwk. We Have Three •10“ Sections Precut Trees • Wreaths Blue Spruce up to 12 ft. •WAM to 4PM WITH LUNCH• POOCTtOS f—TXtRNtriT OF JQBlHMk iCXRMUtrT MMTXte �Page 14 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 8. 1994 Hastings man gets 25 to 50 years in sex offenses He is also charged with being a habitual offender, second offense, which can raise the maximum sentence possible on the other charge by one-and-a-half times. Alien told the court during his plea that he was growing 200 marijuana plants on two acres of land in Castleton Township Sentencing was set for Dec. 29. A 35-ycar-okl HaiMigs m-a convicted tn a September jury trial of having oral sex with a 12-ycar-old girl in 1989 was sentenced Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court to 25 to SO years in prison Judge Richard Shuster also sentenced Kenneth J. luincaster to seven to IS yean in prison on a charge he had sexual contact with the girl. Lancaster was ordered to pay for any counseling needed by the victim. Shuster s sentences stayed within the terms recommended by Michigan's state sentencing guidelines. The guidelines recommended prison terms of 10 to 25 years and three to seven years The judge said the things Lancaster did to the girl were "horrendously harmful" and will leave a permanent mark on her. Society is entitled to have the crime treated with the severity it deserves. Shuster sakl He also said he regretted (he destruction of prison work programs which diminished the chances I jmcasier will be rehabilitated [.ancaster told the court before sentencing •hat he did not do anything wrong Ills attorney, Charles Sautter, said he was surprised by the jury's conviction of Lancaster. Sautter said that if ever he thought an accused person was not guilty, Lancaster was the person Ik said I-ancaster intends to appeal the case Shusier said he presided over the trial and found l-ancaster s testimony "incredulous " lumcaster was convicted Oct 3 of eight counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct after a week-long trial. Ik was also convicted of i»ne cou.it of second-degree criminal sexual conduct The jury members found I jincaster not guilty of a ninth count of first-degree criminal sexual amduct COURT NEWS: In other recent court business: • A Jan. 9 trial was scheduled for a 35year-old Middleville man accused of having sex with a 14-year-old girl within the last year. A Jan. 6 motion hearing and final pre-trial was also set for Robert J Frazer Frazer is charged with one count of firstdegree criminal sexual conduct, whicn is punishable by up to life in prison, for allegedly having intercourse with the girl. Ik also faces a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with her Frazer s'.ood mute »o the charges in October and not guilty plus were entered on his behalf • A 24-year-old Kalamazoo nun stood mute to charges of committing sexual misconduct with a 15-year-old girl in September Not guilty picas were entered on James A. Dunn's behalf. Dunn is charged with third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. • * allegedly sexually penetrating the girl. He is also charged with one count of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct, a high-court misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of two years in prison or a $500 fine, or both, for allegedly having sexual contact with the girl. A Dec. 29 pre-trial was scheduled • A Jan 9 tnal was set for a 25-ycar-old Nashville man accused of having oral sex and sexual contact with a 14-year-old girl A Jan 5 final pre-trial was also set for Dwight E. Parker Ik faces three counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison. Parker is also charged with two counts of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison, for allegedly having sexual contact with the person. Parker stood mute to the charges in May and not guilty pleas were entered for him. • A 40-year-old Nashville man accused of manufacturing marijuana in June and ^eing a habitual offender pleaded guilty to the charges. Kenneth C. Alien pleaded guilty to the charges as part of a pka agreement with the prosecutor's office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to recommend al Allen's sentencing that he receive no more than one year in jail. Allen is charged with manufacturing marijuana, a charge punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. • A 33-year-old Hastings nun stood mute to charges he drove drunk in August and drove without a license. Not guilty pleas were entered on Timothy R. Sullivan's behalf. Sullivan is charged with drunk driving, third offense, which is punishable by one to five years in prison or a $500 to $5,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with driving without possessing his driver's licence, a misdemeanor which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. A Dec. 29 pre-trial was set for Sullivan. • A 49-ycar-old Kalamazoo nan stood mute to a charge he broke into a Delton home in September A not guilty plea was entered for Ignacio Burciaga Burciaga faces a count of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling, which is punishable by up to 15 years in prison. A pre-trial was scheduled for Dec. 29. • A 26-year-old I last mgs woman accused of writing bad checks in July pleaded guilty to lesser charges. Tracey L. Martinez pleaded guilty to two counts of attempted uttering and publishing, punishable by up to five years in prison. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop four counts of uttering and publishing pending against Martinez. Uttering and publishing is punishable by a maximum of 14 years in prison. Martinez told the court during her plea that she stole two checks from her aunt, filled them out and cashed them. Sentencing is set for Dec. 29. • A 46-year-old man stood mute to charges he forged six withdrawal slips in 1990. Not guilty pleas were enteied on Terry L. Vandenburg's behalf. Vandenburg is charged with six counts of uttering and publishing, which carry a maximum sentence of 14 years in prison. A Dec. 22 pre-trial was scheduled. SWINDLERS ARE CALLING Banner CLASSIFIEDS Call...The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 Daval’s opens new stove H atilt il I want to buy a good used washer and dryer, and book beds. (Haw cash) 517-6764414 I or Salt \ tiloinoltx» 190 LINCOLN CONTINEN­ TAL with 13,000 miles, excel­ lent shape. $2,900. Originally from California, must see to appreciate 616-945-2950 RESPONSIBLE FAMILY OF FOUR looking for a motor home to rent, for a Florida trip around Christmas. 948-2342 //<//> U.lllhil ADVANCED OFFICE CLERK Rwitioo requires an experienced Lotas Operator with a basic knowledge of WordPerfect 5.1. If yon are interested in this I week fulltime position, please call Robin at 616-673-5457 or apply directly to 1305 Lincoln Road, A Begin. Ml BOE___________________ DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high­ school diploma or GED and down licet. 945-9613. GENERAL HELP Now hrig Expanding factory outlet needs to fill 20 full time permanent positions and deb very aet up and customer installation. All posi­ tions start at $420 a week. Job description and pay discussed at interview. For personal inter­ view calk 948-8456. GENERAL OFFICE SUPPORT PERSONNEL The A*j*an Manpower has several fall and part time openings for support people in the following areas; General Office Clerks. Computer Operaion, Telemark­ eting and Customer Service Representatives. Requirements for these positions include, excellent cotnmwncatioa skills, strong organizational skills and basic computer experience, to include word processtog and/or spreadsheet Please contact Robin to find out more about the opportunities available at 616-673-5457 or apply directly to 1305 Lincoln Road. Allegan, ML EOE___________________ IN SPECTORS/A UDI TO RS 2nd and 3rd shift positions require excellent communica­ tion skills, basic computer/data entry knowledge, and produc­ tion inspection experience. Pie?se contact Robin at 616-673-5457 or apply directly to 1305 Lincoln Road. Allegan, Ml EOE___________________ PART TIME OFFICE CLERK If you are interested in working 8 hours per week and have experience with WordPer­ fect 6.0 - the Allegan Manpower has just the position for you! Please call Robia at 616-673-5457 or apply directly to 1305 Lincoln Road, Allegan. Ml. EOE___________________ TEXAS REFINERY CORP, needs mature person now in HASTINGS area. Regardless of traintog. wnic W. O Hopkins. Box 711, FL Worth, TX 76101. AMERICAN LUBRICANTS CO. looking for a person in Hastings area. No experience nccessarv Writh WJL Read. Box 4M Dayton. OH. 45401 or call 1-8004104035. IN MEMOR1AM In loving memory of Norbert Arens, who passed away December 8 th. 1990. The Arens family < •arai’t Salt COLLECTIBLES FOR CHRISTMAS if you haven't been in to see us, you’re missing out. Sometimes customers stand in line to pay for their choices, but that's ok.-lhey like each other! Aunt Ellens Attic. M-43, Delkm 6234900 I ot Kt til LARGE RENTAL FACHJTY.aH occasion. The NofcGsn Lake. 472-3229 or W11W0.___________________ OFFICE AND RETAIL SPACE svsilabk unmedulel. Wen side loeaiioo off Usy M-43, paved psrUng, 416 so ft, ap lo 3300 aq ft. 1430 per ’4ft lo lesse. Thornapple Development 94*4954 evinmgl 945-2174 Rial I \ltih A ROLLING HILLTOP 3 4 acre site is the picturesque setting for this spacious brick and stone, one-story residence on a quiet cul-de-sac. Generous­ ly proportioned rooms include 5 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths, and abun­ dant storage. A quality built 5600 aq. ft- home: $156^00. Open today 2 to 4 with Betsey Tinkham, 1-616-459-2868 or Fletchar Realty. 1-6164567974, Grand Rapids. \nlltfUt * A ( olltcltblt \ AUNT ELLEN'S ATTIC M43. Delton. 6234900. Glass­ ware; Iria - Pottery - Carnival Primrose - Lustreware - colored - depression. Dolls - Coke, Pepsi and beer memorabilia. Furniture. /hank CASH FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. We buy invoices nationwide. Call Advance Funding Services 6167954450_______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income prupcrty*Dcbt consolidxuon•Turned down? problem credit? We can heip!*Fast, easy - Call 24 hours AAA Mortgage & Finance Corp. 1466968-2221 Free consultation.___________ HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or 721-TREE anytime. Compirtr tree service, stump grinding, free estimates. FULLY INSURED > WORKMANS* COMF. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Fall mates. Joe Mix Piano Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistML Call 945-9888 TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry. Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Call 948 I5AI or 945-9448 and leave message The Haetinge Area Chamber ot Commerce Ambassadore ae well as Rutland Township officials congratulated Dave and Vidd Hayes on the opening of their new store on M-37 west of Hasting* The Hayes' took pert in a ribbon cutting for their business. Duvals Used and Antique Furniture. In front of the new building are (left to right) Deb Button. Scott Ommen, Karen Heath, Blanche Munjoy, Serb Bedford. Dave Hayes, Vidd Hayes. Dixie Stadel-Manchum and Juke McKeown. For a tree copy ot the brochure. Swindlers are Calling, }on THE FAMILY OF Fob Maurer would like to thank the nones in IjC.U, Dr. Atkinson, also Carl's Maritet and the neighboa for their many acts of kindness; it was greatly appreciated. Also the VJP.W. for putting on the dinner._______ call 800-621-3570, or 800-572-9400 (n lllmos) a POLICE BEAT: / o\i A / on nd LOST- BANFIELD-FINE LAKE area, W. Bristol between Gerd A Manning Lake, lost Thanksgjvmg night Keeshound dog. 2 year old neutered male. THIS OX CANNOT BE USED FOR BREEDING, black A silver, named B. J, looks like miniature wolf, needs medicatku. REWARD- no questions asked. Please tall anytime, with any information, 6714862 I or Salt BEAUTIFUL KING SIZE fancy brass bed complete w/ luxury firm Sealy Posierpedic metress set, slightly soiled from shipping on one side (brand newj eost $1285.00, sacrifice $285.00. Can 517-6766414 FIREWOOD: 7214733. FOR SALE QUEEN SIZE M ATRESS SET 2 yrs old. Call after 4 pm during week days. 3674733___________________ OLDER UPRIGHT PIANO, good tone, full size pick-up rap­ can 9454454 wk for Katiue REPOSSESSED: Buildings Steel Huxtnrw \crvict‘\ ADULT FOSTER CARE has opening- 9484433___________ Don't be fooled by appearances! Ask questions and confirm the information before you spend any money. Must sell 2 QUONSET hut half­ round arch style steel buildings. Brand new, never erected. One is 35x40. Will sell for balance owed. 1-800-465-1544. Week­ days 104 t/i*i tsllant'ou\ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4 40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 words; 10< each word thereafter. SUN A NEWS: $2.75 for lit 5 words; 10c each word thereafter, LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. WEEKENDER: S250 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for v ant ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 9484450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY)____________________ FOR SALE: Double hung wmdow with storm window, fits opening W wide by 32" tall. $25. 948-2081 Roll-over crash injures Plainwell teen Tho rool Mtate mortgogo gteon by Barbora Joon Co—in. o ttngio woman, of 7910 Bandera Road. Prairieville. Michigan. So FW»» ot America Bonk Michigan. doted September 6. 1990. record­ ed on September 11. 1990 in LAor 905. Pago 236 in the Office of the Register of Doede for Barry Coun­ ty. Michigan, h kt defouh. The amount claimed to be due thereon ot the dote of this notice, for prin­ cipal. interest, feet, expenses and late charges is the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One and 67/100 Dollars (SR2.MI .67) and no proceedings have been instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgages or any part thereof. vidod. said mortgages will bo foreclosed by sale of the promises described heroin at public auction to the highest bidder, at the south side of the Courthouee. thot being the place of holding the Circuit Court lor said County, on January 19. 1995. ot 240 p.m. for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due on sold mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, stotutory attorneys' fees ond also any taxes and insurance that sold mortgagee does pay on or prior to the date of solo. The premises to be sold ot sold sole ore situated in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. State or m*cn«gon. ana oesex roea as ronows Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Range 10 West. Described os: Beginning at a point m the North East and West I /• line of said section which is South 0 Degress 10 Minutes 33 Seconds East 1326.22 feet and East 420.00 feet from the Northwest comer of sold section 36: thence East 249 40 feet along the North Eost ond West I ZB line of said section, thence South 0 Degrees 44 Minutes 19 Seconds Eost 594.13 feet to a traverse line along Little Long Lake": thence South 64 Degrees 25 Minutes 21 Seconds West 257.81 feet to the terminus oi said Traverse line: thence North 0 Degrees 10 Minutes 33 Seconds West 6M S3 feet Parallel to the West Uno of said section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33.0 feet thereof os benders Rood Also subfort to an easement for ingress ond egress as described below. This description in­ eludes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. Easement for ingress ond egress to bo used with others. Being in port oi the Northwest I /4 of Section 36. Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, more particularly described as being 20.00 feet on each sido of the following described centerline for ingress ond egress to be used with others Beginning at o pomt on the centerline of Bendere Rood which is South 0 Degrees 10 Minutes 33 Seconds Eost 1328.22 foot and east 650 00 feet from the Northwest comer of said section, thence South 0 Degrees 15 Minutes West 330 00 foot, thence South 89 Degrees West 190 00 feet thence South 47 Degrees West 180.00 feet thence south 37 Degrees West 125.00 feet to the point of ending. The period of time allowed for redemption is one (1) year from the dote of sole Doted December 8. 1994 FIRST Of AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN. N A By Bruce R Grubb Its Attorney HOWARD 8 HOWARD ATTORNEYS. P C. 107 West M<tegan Avenue Suite 400 Kaiomaaoo Michigan 49007-3956 (6145)62 14B3 (11^8) ORANGEVILLE TWP. — A 19-yea-old Planwell man w« injured Friday evenin* in a roil-over auh co Keller Road, nid depube, a the B ary Counry Sheriff, Department. SeatS Thoma, was driving a pickup truck west on Keller sea Norri, Road ■ 11 pan. when be windered over into trie north dneh. then turned Utarp! y acrosa the road and wen, off iu aouth edge, deputies said. They said Thomas bit a tree and ihe truck roiled over. Thomas told deputies Ik was not sure whit happened, but thinks he may have fallen xlrrp deputies said. Thomas, who was not wearing a sea belt, was taken lo the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where he wa treated aid released the next day. He was ticketed for careless driving and not wearing a seal belt, police said. Local man hurt in dirt bike mishap HASTINGS — A 24-yea-old Hasling, man was hurt Saurday in a dirt bike accident nea the intersection of High Street and Michigan Avenue, report officers a the Hastings Police Department. Jared Tboogaon. of 414 N. Michigan, reportedly fell off the bike around 2:50 p m. and injured his knee. He wa, taken to Pennock Hospital, where he was treated and released. Jacket stolen from car in parking lot HASTINGS — A $350 leather jacket was reported stolen last Thursday from a car in the parting lot at Pennock Hospital, Hastings City Police said The jacket, which was left on the seat of the car. was stolen Nov. 20 between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m.. officers raid. Cardeer crash injures local man BALTIMORE TWP. — A 22-year-oM Hastings man was hurt Sunday in a car-deer accident on M-37. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report Jason T. Wauon. of 5033 S. Bedford, was driving north on M-37 near Cloverdale Road at 9 p m when his car hit the deer, deputies said. He sought his own treatment for hi, injuries, they said. Two women hurt in auto crash HASTINGS — A iwo-car crash at ihe intersection of Center and Jefferson streets last Thursday injured a Hastings resident and a Bellevue woman, said Hastings City Police Dorris E Johncock. 62, of Bellevue, wax driving north on Jefferson at noon when she ran a stop sign and hit a westbound car driven by Lee Anna McKnight, 36. of 1050 E. Mill St.. Hastings, officers said. Both women were hurt in the collision and they were treated at the scene by I-ansing Mercy ambulance personnel, police said. Johncock was ticketed for failing to yield the right of way, officers said. Portage man hurt in truck accident HOPE TWP. — A 30-ycar-old Portage man was injured Sunday morning in a pickup truck crash on M-43 near Stevens Trail, said troopers at the Michigan Stale Police post in Hastings Emmen M. Craft was driving nonh on M-43 at 4:15 a.m. when he came to some curves and went off the nghi side of the road, hitting several trees, troopers said. Craft told police he did not remember what hapfxrned. Officers said he probably fell asleep He was issued a citation, they said. Craft, who was noi weanng a seal belt, was taken lo the Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo, where be was listed tn fair condition Wednesdaybt^aspttal personnel. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-12-15.pdf aaf7c0120f75893f4a932d433bb872c8 PDF Text Text HASTINGS PUBLIC LIBRARY F* City seeks grant to hire officers Administrative assistant hired See Page 2 171 S CHURCH SI M. 4<58 !s‘*l Saxons score 1st cage win See Page 12 See Page 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 The Hastings ANNER THURSDAY. DECEMBER IS. 1804 VOLUME 140, NO 44 PRICE 25' New sheriff brings lots of experience By Elalav GObcrt AuiitaM Editor When Stephen H DeBoer U twon in •> the sheriff of Bury County Jan. 1. bell bring 23 yean of experience in law enforcement management, later relatioos. strategic piacning and financial management » the job "I would like the people to know that I want to provide a acrvicc to them.' DeBoer said *1 want them to feel that they are getting a good retail on their tax dollars If they see a need or a way to improve the Barry County Sheriff* Department. Td certainly welcome talking to anybody I'm excited about going over there." Now commander of the Michigan Stale Police RM at Wayland and president of the Michigan State Police Command Offian Association. First Lt DeBoer has been leiecBd from a field of 19 applicants to OU the remaining two-year Reeled Wrro fit Sheriff David Wood, who will retire Dec. 31. DeBoer was selected last Thursday afternoon for appointment io the impending vacancy by a unanimous decision at a panel made up of Prosecuting Attorney Dale Crowley. Cooky Clerk Nancy Boersma and Probate Judge Richard Sbaw DeBoer. 4g. was named for the job because of "bis tremendous admimstrativc experience aid ability.* Boetsma said. He plans to move to Barry County, a requirement of the position, before bit appointed term begins, even if he has to rent a house before selling bls Wayland home. "I've lived in Hastings before, so I'm familiar with the area." DeBoer said. "It's a great place that has a lot to offer, so making the decision to move hack to Barry County wasn’t difficult at ail" The DeBoers lived on Tanner Lake Road from 19U to 1991 and he said the only reaeon they moved away was his wife Julie's Job change required residency in Ionia County at that time. *We really did enjoy OM time mat we spent in Hastings." he said Asked why he wanted to leave bis commander's post to become the county sheriff. DeBoer said. "1 saw it as an opportunity and a challenge I'm eligible to retire from the Stare Police. When this came along. I juat saw Uns ae a real opportunity for me to go over there and do some good. *1 bring Io the job a good administrative background. But beyond Ba* I also want » be responsive to the needs of the people of Bnry County. I think they deserve that "I think that 1 will be able to bring a sense of cooperation with the other law enforcement agencies in the county...! think UM what we're going to try to do is to aU work together » try to provide the beat law enforcement service that we can. given the resources that we have." he said. "I know there are going Io be a lot of new commissioners (on the County Board). So rm going IO be new and they're going to be new... I look forward to working with the board also and letting them know what the sheriffs department Is aU about and waking with them io provide a service to the pc-pte of the county," DeBoer said. A Grand Rapids native. DeBoer graduated from Grand Rapids Christian High School in 1964 He attended Calvin College fa three years before joining the U.S. Army. He held the rank of staff sergeant in lee Arryy sod hv -ea'ty % v .esryuint in fiat service included 11 munchs in Vietnam. DeBoer was awarded the bronae alar fa service. 'll was a good experience. I came back to Grand Rapids in 1970 and joined the department (of Stare Polia) in 1971. "I really didn't have any big plans." after entering civilian life again. DeBoer Mid. “A man from our church talked to me He worked fa the Grand Rapids P.D (Polia Department) and said Tave you ever drought of being a polia oftlcer? And I said. no. I hadn't really given It much thought. He told me about it and he said it was a rewarding career. And to 1 kinda said oh. that sounds interesting.' I'd always bad a respect fa the State Paia, admired die Sure Polia So I talked to the recruiter in Rockford . And He (the man from church) wan right. 11 U a rewarding career. It has been fa me." DeBoer started his career as a trooper in Owosso. During his tenure there, he received Ute Department's Lifesaving Award fa rescuing a couple overcome by carbon HJOnOXidC. He served at the Michigan State Police Post at Ionia from 1979 to 19M. As sergeant, be had first line supervision of road patrol troopers and served as administrative assistant to the post commander. He was responsible for dispatch duties, including telephone nd walk-in complaints and for 24-hour. 7 days a week scheduling of more than 20 personnel. DeBoer was firearms instructor for post There’s still time to properly decorate the Christmas tree Christmas is just 10 days away, but ttwre ■ stM brna to daeorato tha tree wih cotonut wgnts, unset ana icrctes. Late decorators can uuce tnsptrunon trom oanta Ctoua. who is shown here decorating a Christinas tree at the Barry County 4-H lot across trom the Berry County Fairgrounds. He was finished in plenty ct time for hie rides around town on the Holy Trolley. V Santa can find time to decorate a tree with al the places he has to go end si •» things he hss to do. can we do any less? Solid waste panel sends rejected amendment to City Management Inc. by Jean GaDwp SirfWnter The Barry Cowry Solid Waste Planning Committee Monday sent a controversial amendment to the owners of Hastings Sanitary Service for suggestions before it goes to the Barry County Board of Commissioners for the second time The amendment to the county's solid waste plan that would allow 12 surrounding counties to import its trash into Barry Cowry earlier had been rejected by the Board of Commissioners. The amendment was applied for by City Managemec; Inc., a Detroit company that owns Hastings Sanitary Service. After the initial rejection by the board, the Solid Waste Committee has 30 days to AdcMond NEWS BRIEFS Appear cn Page 2 Stephen H DeBoer 1 react As prescribed by the rules, the commissioners included their reasons for uot approving the document Chair of the committee. V. Harry Adrounie. said when the commissioners turned down the amendment they gave as their reasons 1) strong public opposition. 2) the document was improperly drafted and 3) the anjeitfment was inconsistent with many perJons of the plan ’.he Solid Waste Committee has the option to send the amendment back with changes based on the reasons for rejection, or send it back with no changes, but it must be returned for a final consideration by the conunissiooers within 30 days. Thai 30 days expires on Dec. 21. If the commissioners reject the amendment a second lime, the issue dies. If they approve iL it then goes to all of the municipalities in the county for their vote, either yes or no To go into effect, the amendment has to pass by two-thirds, or 14. of the units of government in Barry County, and must also be approved by officials of the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. Several townships and the Qty of Hastings already have passed resolutions st at i n g opposi t i on to the ame ndmen t. and several public meetings have bought strong public objection to the idea. During discussion, many questions were asked by members of the comndnee, such as: • If the committee did change the amendment, bow much could be changed before it became a new amendment and they had to stan the process all over9 • How would the committer alter it io make it any different? • Should the committee ask Qty Management to sit down and discuss changes or not? • Is nine days long enough for Qty Management to study the amendment and suggest changes? The committee members agreed in considering possible changes that they couldn't do anything about public opposition. However. James Schnackenberg agreed the amendment does change the waste flow characteristics significantly, and it does affect many other portions of the plan. "There are only nine days left Should we send it to the commissioners as is, or agree that they and us will wort with Qty Management for an amendment that will fit in (with the existing plan)?" asked Adrounie. While the committee has 30 days to look at the rejection by the Board of Commissioners and decide what to do, it was pointed out that once the document goes back to the commissioners, there is no time frame for them to act. Committee member Robert Wenger said See SOLID WASTE. continued page 5 �Page 2 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15, 1994 City to apply for grant to hire two police officers George Brown Pioneer businessman George Brown dies George H. Brown, who started the Brown's Custom Interiors busmess Hastings more than 30 years ago. died Thursday at his home He was 67. Brown was born to Harry and Treat Brown m Hastings on Aag. 19. 1927. and was rawed here, attending Mtoft Elementary School and graduating from Hastings High School in 1944 He then served in the U.S. Navy during World War 0 and was discharged in 1946 He was a postsI worker in Hastings after the w ar -aid then he became involved in the floor ..venng business He opened the new business on Broadway -n 1960. He and his wife. Hazel, founded Brown's Floor Service, which later was renamed Brown's Custom In­ teriors. in I960. The store's first location wai at 2049 North Browadway and underwent several re nova­ lions Then in 1983. the Brown, moved lheir business » «s penea location, at 221 Nonh Industrial Dnve. nest to Barry Conors Lumber Mr Brown retired from the business in 1988. but K continued to enjoy hobbies such as fishing, golfing and wood carving during his retirement He also was a past elder, deacon and trustee rf the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings he was a member of the Michigan Floor Covering Association, Michigan Home Builders. Hastings Area Chamber of Com­ merce. Hasting, Country Chib and Hastings Lions Club He and his wife. Hazel, had been married for nearly 48 years Surviving, besides his wife, are iuighlrn Diana and John Johnston and Kathy and Nick Caner. ail at Hastings. Sarah Jane Johnston and Rebecca Brown Johnston of Hastings; staler Naomi (Mrs Fred) Cote at Arizona; four users and brothers-in-law. and many niece* and nephew * The funeral was Sunday at the First Presbyterian Church with the Rev Kent Mter. the Rev. Wiltart H. Curtis and the Rev. W. Truman Cochran officiating Burial was in Fuller Cemetery- Cartton Township Memorial coatribuuom may be made to the Pint Presbyterian Church or tn Barry Com­ munity Hospice to the MOOT, telling the state agency it’s a great idea. The lowest bid was for $38,976. from Progress a/e of Ogtnd Rapids. i • Referred to the Planning Commissionm Police seek men who robbed Thornapple Township home J-Ad Graphics News Service Investigators al the Barry County Sheriffs Department report they are still looking into a robbery al a Thcmaopie Township home on Sunday. Dec. 4. Deputies said two men broke into a home on Noffke Drive around 3 am and demanded money from the occupants. One of the victims told police she was sleeping and woke up to someone knocking ai the front door of the house. She said she went to the window, saw two men at the door and asked them what they wanted. The men said they needed to use the telephone because their vehicle had broken down on Patterson Road, the woman said. When she refused to let them into the house, they asked if she would call Central Both of the men were white, witnesses said. They described one man as being in his late 30s or exriy 4Os. stocky and standing around 5 feet 8 inches tall. He reportedly had short brown hair and was wearing a white T-shirt with a red emblem on it and blue jeans. The other man was skinny, standing about 5 feet 5 inches and weighing around 145 pounds, witnesses said He had a brown mustache and curly brown hair that was short in back and longer on the top, they said. He was last seen wearing black clothes. Anyone with information on the robbery is asked to call the Barry County Sheriffs Department at 948-4805 Dispatch for them, she said. The men then kicked in the front door and came into the home, she said. The woman s son. who had awakened and come into the living room, ran out of the bouse io call the police from a neighbor’s home. One of the men grabbed the woman by her hair and told her to give him all her money and drugs, she said. The man told her be had a gun and would kill her if she did not comply The woman said she told the men she had to go io the bedroom to get the money The men stayed m the kitchen while she went to the bedroom to get w hat money she had The woman said she gave the men several hundred dollars and returned to her bedroom. She and the other family members wailed in their bedrooms until the men left the house, police said. by David T. Young Editor The city is applying for a federal grant to hire two more police officers. The Hastings City Council Monday night voted authorize a grant application for two COPS FAST grants for communities with population of 5,000 or less. Under the grant program, small cities hire a new officer and pay 25 percent of the salary and benefits for three years. The fed­ eral government then pays the other 75 per­ cent. City Manager Howard Penrod estimated that the combined salary and benefits for one entry-level officer in Hastings is about $29,000 Penrod said the new officers would be re­ quired to be very visible in the community, a situation that would lend itself well to hav­ ing them involved in foot patrol downtown to try to control youth loitering downtown -The grant might provide foot patrol al a very reasonable cost." Penrod said "This is one area it would be a help to the city" The city manager added that it must be noted the program is for three yean, after which time the federal government would not fund iL -They (the feds) put out a carrot and then hope you continue the program after the grant ceases." he said. Assistant Police Chief Mike Leedy said the city now has 13 officers, including him­ self and Chief Jerry Sarver. The intention at first was to apply ta one grant, but Mayor Pro Tcm Frank Campbell said he'd like to aee the dly apr'y for two because the current department may have re­ tirements in the next line years, so Hartings would gel a couple of officers al a cheap price for line years and then they could be absorbed into the department. "It's an opportunity to save three-fourth of their salaries. I move we ask for two... be­ cause it's a whale at a program." The council voted 8-1 to apply for the grants, with Councilwoman Evelyn Brower carting the only dissenting vote. Council Monday also learned that the Michigan Department of Transportation is niawirolling a lefl-tum lane be installed ai the Intersection of Broadway and Woodlawn Avenue. Il was noted that was the move the city wanted all along. so a letter will be sent the best job according to our review." > The Barry County Historical Society will meet at 7:30 tonight at the home of Robert Casey. 2525 Campground Road All who pUn to attend are urged to br­ ing canned good and non-perishable food hems, as the society again this year is taking part in the Love Inc. holiday food program A dessert buffet of favorite treats will be served and members are encouraged •□bring along their favorite Christmas goodies io share. Surprise entertainment is promised. All meetings and programs of the Historical Society are open io the public. Worship with us in a uraatanc ^reoraz rre»«niziro,; i Specially For Shepherds A b* BALPH CABMKHAEL Sunday, Dec. 18 • 6 p.a. Directed by Raymond Bayne Make Christ a meaningful pari of your Christmas - HASTINGS - PLACE: COMUUNITY CENTER Lata DATE: FRIDAY, DEC. It, 1Wt TRUE: SM) p-m. SUNDJUES CANNED GOODS EATER PRODUCTS PUT IN YOUR BIDS - GO _ HOME WITH YOUR BARGAINS. WON'T MISS THE FUN, DON'T MISS THE SAVINGS. VS Christmas Sale Shelves, benches, doll furniture. Fquik racks, deacon benches & tnisc. crafts. Open Than.. Dec. 15th thru Sat. Dec. Mth 10d» are- 5d» ja U ffSTlF linn — » WE HAVE POWER RANGERS ♦ BRING COOLERS FOR FROZENFOOd] Linda’s Conntry Woodwork L 11309 Kalamo Hwy . NashviBe lAl (517) S5S-1715 Bring Ma ad Is ter 19% McbsuL Francie Brummel took over duties Monday as Hastings' first ad­ ministrative assistant and executive secretary. Hastings hires its first administrative assistant GROCERY AUCTION — W. «n NOT AccaM Rapids for reconstructton of Woodlawn Av­ enue from East Street to the east city 11mitt. It wasn't the lowest bid, but Penrod said, "Going by the price atone doesn't handle the, whole picture. We just felt Fids would do’ ’SPECIALLY FOR SHEPHERDS ----------- - POULTRY FORK A traffic light was installed at that inter­ sect *oo recently bi other business, the council: • Had the first reading of several ordi­ nances. on purchasing procedures, number­ ing bouses and permitting one dwelling of at least 600 sqipre feet per downtown store- The purchasing crdmance still draws de­ bate. as Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum said she isn't comfortable with scrapping the bidding procedure for purchases of certain services or items up to $20,000. Penrod said the $20,000 figure puts the city in compliance with state law. Councilman Davis J asperse said. "The council still has to approve the expenditure, it still has the ability to say 'no, you should take that out to bid.' "There are times when bidding is not the best thing to do." be added, noting that hir­ ing a different auditor every year actually would cost more money because the firm would have to start from scratch. "We have the right to ask to have bids any time." * "But we re the client and we re entitled to the best deal." Ketchum said. Penrod said the new purchase policy will not take away the council's authority. It fact. it would give the council more control than in the past • Approved appointments of Larry Kornstadt to the Officers’ Compensation Com­ mission, replacing the late Robert Stanley; of Deb Dorcy to the Planning Commission, replacing new County Commissioner Linda Watson; and and of Patty Woods to the Dow town Development Authority Board, replacing Kornstadt. who had resigned. • Accepted on a 6-3 vote the tow bids for work on Phase II of the ’Streetscape" pro­ ject. which will include beautification for side streets downtown and a new welcome sign on the west edge of the city. The bids were from Cycon Enterprises, site construc­ tion. $148,651.77. DVT Electnc, $115495. site electrical; and Horrocks Nursery, $17438.85. landscape planting. Harold Hawkins, Campbell and Ketchum voted no" Penrod said the bies that were accepted came in well under esenrjes from architects M..C. Smith & Associates. Phase 11 of the Streetscape project has been held up until next year because of un­ certain funding as a result of passage of Pro­ posal A for education finance refonn. • Approved an engineering agreement for $48,200 with Fleis A Vandeobrink of Grand Historical Society will meet TONIGHT First Baptist Church J FISH BEEF SEAFOOD a request from Wayne Brown. 918 N. Glen­ wood. for the city to vacate a portion of Benson Street. • Passed a resolution supporting the "Healthy Families of Barry County" pro­ gram to help abused children. The program wa« outlituxl for council members by Pro­ bate Judge Richard Shaw, who said a social worker would be hired and there would be two paraprofessional volunteers who would monitor risks of babies bom in Pennock Hospital and perhaps even visit homes to try to help families avoid the problems that lead to child abuse. • Approved its agreement with the Joint Economic Development Commission on the industrial incubator and was told that JEDC Executive Director L. Joseph Rahn has been re-elected president of the Michigan Busi­ ness Incubator Association • Heard an update from Deb Dorcy. cowner of the Cinema Theaters, on the progress of the theaters expansion at the site of the old Hastings Hotel. She said she and her husband. Harry, have switched fi­ nanciers. from First of America to Michigan National Bank, and construction is expected to begin March 1. The Dorcys agreement with the city says they must start by June 1. • Authorized Mayor Mary Lou Gray and City Clerk Sharon Vickery to sign a quit claim deed allowing the Feldpausch and Lawrence Realty Partnership to purchase 4.4 acres of railroad right of way at a coat of $5,060 • Approved the expenditure of $17,965 for a new computer system from Michigan CAD for the city manager, administrative assistant and deputy city manager and director of public services • Issued proclamations recognizing retir­ ing State Rep. Bob Bender and the Barry County Commission on Aging for its 20 yean of service • Tabled a request to install street lights at West Woodlawn and Blossom and Liberty Lane. • Noted that the next regular meeting of the City Council will be a* 7:30 p.m. Tues­ day, Dec. 27. It will not be held Monday, Dec. 26, because that is the day after Christmas. nap j ’*3 France Brummel has been hired as the City of Hastings first administrative assistant and executive secretary Brummel. who started in her new job Mon­ day. will work with City Manager Howard Penrod and Deputy City Manager and Direc­ tor of Public Services Jeff Mansfield. A 1985 graduate of Thomapple Kellogg High School, she attended Ferns State University for two year, and then transferred to Davenport College of Business, earning a bachelor of science degree in general business administration in 1991. Her minor fields of study were in management communications and social science She made the dean's list while m college and worked as a sales associate. stopre clerk, in a factory and m a dental office She had worked for Manpower Temporary Sers ices as a secretary before she was hired as water billing clerk for the City of Hastings in 1988 Brummel was chosen among 77 applicants for the post. She did very well in her interview and she's been an excellent employee for the City -if Hastings." said Penrod. "She has solid knowledge of the community and our opera­ tions. We think she'll do a fine job for os.’* Though she started Monday, she still is working as water clerk until a replacement can be found. Penrod. who was hired as Hastings* first ci­ ty manager last August, said he was pleased to be -ble to offer the job to someone wt» already *as working for the city. Brummel. who lives in a house built by her family near their farm in the Middleville area, said. "I'm looking forward to my new opportunity." The job pays $10.60 per hour. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15. 1994 — Page 3 New Rutland zoning ordinance would make requests more costly by Jmi GaUup Staff Writer Residents who apply to Rutland Charter Township for a zoning change in the future, may find it more expensive, and they may get just one chance a year to apply, if a recommend at ion from the Planning and Zxxung Commission is approved. An amendment to the zoning ordinance would be required to change the fee from St50 to at least $250. or the actual cost of the procedure, and limit petitions an individual can submit for a change zoning to one per year In discussing the idea. Clerk Barbara Bedford reported the cost of processing a zoning iequest was $505. taking into account per diem, printing, publishing and notices Supervisor Robert Idwards explained that changing the law would involve a public hearing, and with the change actually being accomplished, by the Planning and Zoning Commission. He noted that other units of government in Barry County charge up to $350 to $400 for the service This is a two-fold request, said Trustee Jan McKeough. who is also a member of the PZC. "I would recommend one request a year. The committee wholeheartedly agrees, it's our consensus to ask for this." McKeough said if the price were raised and the request number limited, the applicant would, "bring a good package the first time." In discussion, township Zoning Administrator Bernie Hammond sounded the only caution. He said the cost for permits could add up. with the required site plan cost of $300. a zoning change for $150, or $250 with the raise, and if it were needed, a special use permit for $150. Edwards said he would find out what most other townships charged for a zoning change to help the Planning Commission decide In other action, the board agreed to support the Barry County YMCA with $250 for its outreach programs in the Thornapple Kellogg School District Ikxt Bntten. outreach director of the "Y." thanked the township for its support last year and reported that the Middleville program had just been expanded to include the Thornapple Kellogg Youth Baseball program, which has 300 participants Also. John Cahoon and Mary Anger were reappointed and Larry Haywood was appointed to two year terms on the Board of Review Sandy James was reappointed to the Appeals Board for two years and Dorothy Rint was reappointed for another two years to the Hanning and Zoning Commission. The board also agreed to make the blacktopping of both the cast and west branches of Woodruff Road from West State Road a top priority. The isruc has been the subject bf discussion at several prior meetings. The east branch of Woodruff to Hammond Road has been prepared for surfacing and will be surfaced next year, with Irving and Rutland townships sharing the cost equally Rutland Township's share of the east portion is $36,990 and the cost to the township for the west side will be $55322. The west side will require about three years of work to complete, including tree removal, grading, and blacktopping The township has agreed to slive the cost of surfacing the east wing of the road, and the preparation of the west side A suggestion that the residents of the west side of the road pay an assessment of $250 spread out over three years will be discussed by officials and residents sometime before the surfacing is done. The township expects to spread the cost of the work by the Barry County Road Commission over three years on both segments 1he board also adopted a resolution from the FCC. which means a 30-cent a month what fee to charge reduction in the cost of basic cable TV service from C-Tec to township residents. Trustee Russell Palmer, as he voted to approve the rale reduction, testified that no one was immune from problems with cable companies, by telling what happened to him. He said he has been trying since June to get someone from C-Tec to move his cable line from an old electric pole to a replacement pole installed in the summer When the electric company came out and replaced the pole, they could no< handle the cable company's line. so. because of lack of service by C-Tec. the lead wire is now being held up off the ground by a rope. "Talk about service!" Palmer said He has advice for others in the township who call C-Tec for service "Talk to someone named Ann. Don't settie for one of those operators “ He also noted that the company is not readily accessible, but in hcadquarted in a state in the deep South. All action items voted on by the board were unanimous. High school choir performs at Christmas luncheon The Hastings High School choir performed a program of holiday music Monday during the annual Christmas luncheon for the membeis of area service clubs This year's luncheon was host by the Hastings Rotary Club at the First Presbyterian Church's Leeson Sharpe Memorial Hal. Many area groups were represented, including the Kiwanis, the Lions Club, the Jaycees, the Exchange Club and the Hastings Women's Club. The choir started with the "Hallelujah Chorus* from George Frederick Handers Messiah They also sang tunes from movies and a medley of Christmas songs Proposal calls for more funding for county roads, bridges The County Road Auociatioa of Michi­ gan <CR.‘A<) is proposing a comprehensive legislative package to help pay for Bs.ry County's $40 45 miiiim in unmet road and three yean, was unveiled Dec. 6 at a re­ gional county road commission conference in Kaiam aron The CRAM proposal would mean an addi­ bridge needs over the nru 20 years. CRAM'S -Fundin' for the Future" pro­ tional $1,726 million per year for Barry County, which has 91 percent of its roads idenufied as fair or poor. The county also has eight of its 26 bridges identified as defi- posal. which includes raising the state gaso­ line tax by 12 cents per gallon in the next SHERIFF, continued from page 1 personnel and local departr enu at kxua and was liaison with local law enforcement agencies and other criminal justice professionals As Wayland post commander since 1988. be has been responsible for operations involving a staff of up to 23 and an annual budget of more than $1 million DeBoer oversees all the functions of the agency, including road patrol, criminal investigations, motor carrier servicer snd other aspects of public service His last day as commander is Dec. 31. Reflecting on his years in law enforcement, be said. Tve seen over my career, maybe a change in the altitude that people have toward law enforcement I think tbs'. Ibere r probably leu respect and not overall, but leu respect in some areu for law enforcement than there wax "There * a lot of talk about family values and values and those sons of dungs and I see an eroding in that, and that's loo bad. Il makes for more work, obviously, for taw enforcement That • the challenge.' DeBoer said "Administratively, trying to do the job with the resources that you have is the real challenge Al one time we had 20 troopers here (as Wayland) when I staled We went down io 10 and they are now hack up to IS and well get two more out of the reennt school that graduates Jan. 6. So they’ll have 17 here That wu a challenge Io deal with the things u the budget wu cut Those are the challenging dungs" "BuL on the other hand. It also can be. like I say. a very rewarding career because I feel you have an opportunity to really help peepie. io make a difference When you re dealing with a police officer, a lol of times it's a traumatic snuanoo and a police officer can have a positive effect on people s lives. So that i the rewarding pan." DeBoer said When his appointed term u sheriff begins .'basically what I'm going to do is just familianze myself witn the situation and then see if there are ways that we can •aprove' . One of his Tint priorities will be to familianze himself with the aspects of the job that are unique to sbenfTs departments, such as the county jail, that State Police don't handle At the top of the list is the tuk of selecting the undersheriff because of the retirement of current Undershenff James Ort this month DeBoer said be is accepting Applications for that position *1 see that as a very important decision io make I would like it io happen soon, on the txher hand. I m not going io make a hasty decision I see the underspend u being very unpivtanl as pan of the team over there so 1 want the word to circulate a little bit and gel as many people as possible who are interested in it to respond and then make my decision.' DeBoer said Conceming his own role as sheriff, he said he doesn t plan to look at the position u just a two-yen job. "My feelings now are yes. 1 will (run for election to his own four-year term)... I fully intend to run Things could cksnge. But that certainly is my imentioo." said DeBoer, who will run on the Republican ticket Continuing his rducation is part of DeBoer's lifestyle. He's currently a part-time student m a 15-month accelerated program al Calvin College He artends class one night a week for four hours. He is scheduled to receive a bachelor’s degree, with a major in organizational leadership with a Christian perspective. in November 1995 'I think a kx of things that we re doing in the class I can bring back to the job. 11 will be beneficial.” DeBoer said. He also has studied law enforcement at Lansing Community College When he first went to Calvin after high school graduation, be said be didn 1 have my 'real direction' and didn't put much effort into studying "That always has kinda been in the back of my mind that I didn’t finish and then I went io me FBI Academy in 1990 and there were college level classes while attending there and that kind of got me going again I took some night classes at Calvin ' While at the FBI National Academy in Virginia he bad an opportunity to meet law enforcement officials from all over the world and the United States "It's an 11-week course basically for middle-management police officers, it's academic, fitness and social.' DeBoer said The academy also offers participants educational sessions on an ongoing basis about different subjects that affect law enforcement. DeBoer also is a member of the executive board of the Michigan Police Legislative Coalition and Gov. John Engler appointed him to serve as the command officers’ representative on the Michigan State Police Retirement Board. In fact, be has served as an officer in several ocher associations pertaining co law enforcement, including this year as chairman of the Allegan County Chiefs Association. Since 1989, he has been a law enforcement Torch Run participant for Special Olympics of Michigan and a volunteer for the Barry County Fun Run He has taught teens in Sunday School classes a couple of different times in recent years at Gun Lake Community Church, where he is a member. DeBoer has two children Joshua. 20. a college student, and Katie. 16. an honor student in high school. "Im proud of both of them." he said. "God has blessed me There s no doubt tn my mind God opened that door (for the sheriffs position). I just believe that is pan of His plan for me.” cicnt "Michigan motorists are driving on some of the poorest roads in the country." said Jim Little, director of CRAM, which represents 83 county road agencies that are responsible for more than 88,000 intfes of county roads and 5.700 bridges in Michigan. "Michigan’s stale gas tax has not been raised since 1984 and is the 44’h lowest in the country." Little added "Each penny added will raise more than $44 million a year and help Michigan recover the $1.4 bil­ lion-plus that has been lost to inflation, a low state gas tax and increased fuel ' Tiocncy Nearly 90 percent of Barry County's paved roads need resurfacing or repair, and 21 per­ cent of its bridges are deficient and need re­ pair said Jack Kincman. engineer-manager for the Barry County Road Commission The association's Funding for the Future proposal recommends: • Increasing the state gas tax. starting in 1995, 12 cents, from 15 io 27 cents on the gallon. • Increasing the motor carrier diesel user fee by 15 cents. • Eliminating the "diesel discount” that gives truckers a 6-ccnt break on the state fuel tax. The original purpose of this $15 million a year lax break was to help Michi­ gan truck Mop owners compete with nearby states that had lower fuel taxes than Michi­ gan tn the 1970s. but no more • Increasing the motor carrier registration fees by 50 percent to bring Michigan in line with the national average. Truckers now do not pay registration fees appropriate to the wear and tear they inflict on roads and bridges, according to CRAM. • Charging pickup trucks and vans the same license fee rates as cars. • Eliminating the fuel evaporation al­ lowance. With today's techno^y, CRAM holds, loss of fuel between tank transfers is but spends less than any other state per mile to improve roads and bridges. What's more, funding for repairs hu not kept pace with the dramatic growth in travel." Travel on county roads grew 42 percent in the last 10 ycao, to 27.86 billion vehicle miles in 1992. according to TRIP. Since 1980. v< hide miles logged on Michigan's roads ha re skyrocketed from roughly 60 bil­ "It's a fact that a strong economy depends on a strong transportation system." explained Little. "It’s also a fact that Michigan's roads and bridges are getting worse, and funding is becoming scarcer than ever. "Our Funding for the Future proposal is a fair, equitable plan that simply asks every­ one to pay their fair share so we can get our roads and bridges back on track." lion to 10 billion a year. Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney get salary boosts from panel J-Ad Graphics News Service The Barry County Compensation Com­ mission. charged with setting the salaries and fringe benefits of non-judicial county elected officials, voted Friday to give salary boosts to the county sheriff and prosecuting attorney to bring them up to more competi­ tive levels with other counties. The commission also gave the green light to providing enhanced retirement benefits to elected officials. plus cost of living increases for the clerk, treasurer, register of deeds and the drain commissioner. The salaries of county commissioners will be frozen during 1995 and increased by 3 percent in 1996. Commissioners also will be recipients of enhanced retirement benefits. The County Board of Commissioners has the power to reject the commission s rec­ ommendations. The prosecuting attorney's salary currently is $54,147 and is recommended at $58,000 in 1995 and $60320 in -96. The current sheriffs salary is $40319 and is proposed to jump to $44,000 in '95 and $45,760 in *96. For the clerk, treasurer, register of deeds and drain commissiooer, the commission is recommending 3 percent increases in *95 and 3.5 percent in *96. rounded off to the nearest dollar. The clerk currently receives $33,222 (plus $2,278 for serving as circuit court clerk; the treasurer's current salary is $32388; the register of deeds is getting $30,753; and the drain commissioner is paid $29,979 (which includes $1,770 for serving as chairman of the Department of Public Works). County commissioners' base pay of $7,222 per year is proposed at the same rate for '95 and will increase by 3 percent in *96. Per diems will be offered at three different levels instead of just half-day meetings at $50 and full day meetings at $75. If a meet­ ing only lasts one hour, the per diem will be $25. The chairman will continue to receive an extra $1,000 in ?5 and $1,050 in '96. virtually non existent • Increasing driver's license fees, starting in 1996. from $12 every four years to $20. a relatively smaJ’ increase. CRAM says, con­ sidering that an annual trout and salmon fishing stamp in Michigan costs $20. • Increasing the motor carrier diesel fuel tax by 5 cents to move Michigan into the middle of the pack. • Implementing two separate formulas, starling in 1997. for gasoline and diesel fuel. Like Ohio. Michigan's gas tax would be ad­ justed to inflation. And diesel fuel taxes would be based on trying to keep Michigan's rank at 20th instead of its current 49th "Barry County has a kx of catching up to do." Kmeman said. "It's time we recognize our responsibilities as drivers and pay for the wear and tear on our roads and bridges "Over the next 20 years. 415 miles of Barry County's paved roads will need resur­ facing. and it will cost at least $29,050,000. At least 75 of those miles need immediate resurfacing at a cost of $5,250,000." Kincman added "Over the same 20-ycar period, at least $11.400.000 is needed for bridge re­ pairs and replacements road safety im­ provements and complete reconstruction on approximately 20 miles of paved roads not adequate for today's traffic " Little said. "Michigan has the fourth largest county road system in the country. A PRINTER THAT IS ... ET Affordable ST Timely Bf Versatile ... IS JUST A CALL AWAY! 24 HOURS 7 DAYS-A-WEEK (616) 945-9554 HASTINGS • MICHIGAN • USA • • • • • • • Layout & Design Photography Sheetfed Printing Web Printing Bindery & Mailing Delivery Fax (616) 945-5192 �Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15. 1994 Now is a good time to kick the smoking habit 7b The Editor: Class of ‘41 shows its thoughtfulness To The Editor: I am a member of the Hastings High School Class of 1941. and I tpust say that I am enor­ mously pleased with the letters and cards I have received from my classmates since I was involved in a traffic accident Nov. 8. I am now a resident at Albion Manor and I’m healing slowly, but I hope to be out of here in a feu weeks I was flat on my back for three weeks. I can’t walk. I’m having trouble answering the cards and letters because I don’t have a typewriter here. I certainly appreciate all the calls, get well cards and letters from my classmales, but I can’t possibly answer each one. so 1 hope this su Tices 1 even got a nice card from Don JohnMtn We were the last of the pre-war (World War 111 classes I've always felt that the Class of 41 was the greatest we ever had. And now I think my old friends and classmates have pro­ ven it. I suspect that Agnes Tarter Perkins has engendered much of this. Joseph V Wilcox 1000 Erie St.. Albion EDITOR’S NOTE: Joe Wiicox is a longtime attorney in Mbion, known throughout the state for his letters to the editor in the Detroit Free Press and for his activities with outdoor groups such as Trout Unlimited He graduated from Notre Dame University in 1948 and earned his law degree from the same school a year later Wilcox was the speaker at the Hastings High School reunion in 1991. He retired from his law practice a year ago. but he continues his business of selling antique books Red Cross appreciates the generosity 7b The Editor: Many residents of Barry County have received requests for donations from the local Red Cross office. The money n»;«cd from this campaign will go into the ger— tl operating fund, unless you specify a directed donation. Some also have received a card stock Christmas ornament that has a snow flake on one side and a place for your name and the community where you live. If you return these ornaments, you can see them on display in the west window of the WBCH radio sta­ tion downtown. If you happen to be going past the radio six tion. stop and lake a look at how many wonderful people there are in Barry County who donate to the Red Cross. This chapter has been helping people for almost 78 years. Our "Donor Tree” does not represent every deviation we receive, i t doesn't even come close If you are one of the prospective donors who received a "snap pack” mailing, we could not include the "snow flake” ornament There also are quite a few people who have not returned their ornaments. And there arc even some who have sent in d .nations without being asked We appreciate these folks as well. The size of the donations vary greatly Some folks can spare only a dollar or two. while a few send in as much as $400 or $500 We in the Red Cross are grateful for all contributions. Wcpprccuu more than words can express the generosity of (he people of Barry County. particularly during this holiday season Karen Despres, director Barry County Red Cross A safe holiday is ihe best gift 7b The Editor: Santa has his list The kids have theirs. Now here’s one for adults Cove Distributors. Barry County's distributor of Anheuser-Busch beers, reminds holiday revelers that promoting responsible dnnking and safe driving during the holidays is everyone's responsibility. So if you go out with friends, choose a designated driver and if you plan to host a holiday party in the weeks ahead, clip this I cl ind post it on the 1 refrigerator • Ask your gur«u who among them will volunteer to be a designated driver. • Always serve food with alcohol beverages High-protein foods like cheese and neats help moderate the effects of akohol • Don’t force drinks on your guests • Make non-alcohol drinks available to your guests • Close the bar an hour before the party ends so your guests have a non-dnnking period before driving home. • If. despite your best efforts, someone has had too much to drink, arrange transportation home whh another guest, drive the person yourself, call a cab, or ask your guest to spend the night. Do not let that person drive home! When these holiday reminders are kept top of mind, we give our friends and family the best of all: a safe and prosperous holiday and new year Robert G. Cove Cove Distributors. Inc. Hastings With (he new year just around the corner, many of us once again are making New Year’s resolutions for 1995 If you are a smoker, new is a great time to kick the habit and start the year nicotine free If you’re not a smoker, but you arc a parent, the new year is a good time to talk to your children about not smoking. Statistics show that many new smokers begin as teen-agers, and sometimes even younger, so it’s never too soon to start talking to your kids about the dangers of tobacco use Smoking is the most preventable cause of death in our society According to the American Cander Society, the risk of dying of lung cancer is 22 times higher for male smokers and 12 times higher for female smokers man for people who have never smoked Besides being responsible for 87 per cent of lung cancer, smoking is associated with cancers of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, pancreas, uterine cervix, kidney and bladder Smoking not only endangers your health, it also can harm those around you. The En­ vironmental Protection Agency says that each year about 3,000 non-smokers die of lung cancer as a result of breathing the smoke of other cigarettes. Furthermore, second-hand smoke can aggravate other conditions in non­ smokers. including asthma, bronchitis and pneumonia, and it can be especially hazardous to unborn or very young children. Though it i« best never to start smoking, quitting is the next best thing. Reasearch shows that people who quit smoking, even those who have smoked for many years, live longer than those who continue to smoke. In Letters to judge did make a difference 7b The Editor: This is to express appreciation to everyone who got involved and wrote or signed Ic lets to Kent County Circuit Judge David Soet con­ cerning the plea bargain to sentence Jeff Muehlhausen to only three to eight years in prison in connection with the death of 2 ^-year-old Roboie Ego. Judge Soet decided to impose a sentence of 10 lo 30 years, so Muehlhausen w ithdrew his guilty plea and will go on trial to face charges Jan. 9 unless there are further delays. The letters from the people helped do what we tad hoped for. There were 338 actual let­ ters. and some of them had as many as 30 lo 50 signatures on them. There were only four letters that defended Jeff Murihausen. This shows us that concerned citizens can make a difference if they care enough to get involved. The family of Robbie Ego appreciates all who cared enough to take the time to write or stgn a lencr to JUdgje Soet t WandaMain and Robert and Carolyn Ego Robbie’s grandparents We must stop killing people To The Editor: Wiite "ZCa Vettel... The Hastings BANNER welcomes and encourages letters to the editor as a means of expressing an opinion or a point of view on subjects of current general interest The following guidelines have been established to help you' • Make your letter brief and to the point. • Letters should be written in good taste. • Letters that are libelous or defamatory will not be published. • Writers MUST include their signature, address and phone numbers. The writer's name WILL BE PUBLISHED. The BANNER reserves the right to reject, edit or make any changes such as spelling and punctuation. Send letters to: Letters to the Editor Hastings BANNER P.O. Box B Hastings, Michigan 49058 Hastings BANNER • NEWSROOM • David T. Young (Edtor) El»ne Gdbert (Aaaxrtanr Edtor) Nk* Hortman Bar Dara Gail Jean Gallup Teresa Pith Sharon MHier TX Stonzetwton Margaret Fowler • ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT • CiaaaAad ada accaptad Monday trough Fnday • a m to 530 p.m.. Saturday * am - Noon Scott Ommen Jerry Johnson Deruse Howel PhyMr Botrors Subirriyriow Rate*: $13 per year in Barry County $15 per year n adjomtng counties $16-50 per year elsewhere POSTMASTER Sand address changes to: PO Bo* B Kasang*. M( 49056-06C2 Second Ctoca Poetoga Part *1 MMBngi . Ml 49C56 (USES ’'7-630) I am a seventh-grader at Columbia Junior High School in Irrigon. Ore. Our language arts class is writing letters across the country in hopes of getting publish­ ed. and this is the reason I am writing to you: Gangs, enmes. killings - we need to get our acts together. If we don’t get some people to go out and clean up our streets, the popula tion will become zero really fast. More than 3.000 people have died over gang-related violence this year, including my best friend. We need help before we ail die. Cassie Cantrell Irrigon. Ore. EDITOR S NOTE: The teacher of the class sent along a note further explaining the reason for asking to be published. A high percentage of the students in the class are "lower socio­ economic at-risk" children. The teacher said the goal is to reduce barriers to embracing anything involving reading and added. "Get­ ting published at age 12 or 13 is such a momentous achievement and it would do their hearts proud.” Letters addition, smokers who quit before age 50 have half the nsk of dying in (he next 15 years as people who continue to smoke. Even if you’ve never smoked, it’s important to talk to your children about the dangers of smoking Statistics show that 50 percent of smokers start regularly before age 18 and more than 3.000 teen-agers every day become regular smokers If you think that smoking is only something other people’s children do. you’re probably wrong The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's 1991 Youth Risk Behavior Survey says that 70 percent of all students in grades nine through 12 have tried smoking cigarettes at least once When talking with your children, remember to discuss other forms of tobacco, such as cigars and smokeless tobacco It is a common miscu. ■xption that products such as chewing tobacco and snuff are less harmful than cigarettes because the users don't inhak smoke. The truth is. long-term users may be 50 times more likely to be diagnosed with cheek and gum cancer than those who don’t use tobacco. Smokeless tobacco also significantly increases the risk of cancer in the mouth, pharynx and tongue The U.S. Department of Agriculture says that production of moist snuff in the United Slates has risen 83 percent from 1981 to 1993. Use of smokeless tobacco is increasing most rapidly among male adolescents and young male adults Nineteen percent of male high srixxil students use it. ' Many teens and adults mistakenly believe (hat if they use tobacco occasionally they won’t become addicted Anyone who con­ siders smoking should know that nicotine is extremely addictive The Surgeon General** 1988 report on nicotine addiction said the pharmacologic and behavioral processes associated with nicotine addiction arc similar to those associated with drugs such as heroin and coacaine. Make 1995 a healthy year for you and your family. If you’re a smoker, quit now The American Cancer Society offers smoking, cessation classes and you can get more infor­ mation by calling I-800-ACS-234S If you’re a parent, tell your children not to try smoking or smokeless tobacco Even one time is loo many. Dr. David E. Schuller Comprehensive Cancer Center Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital Ohio Stale University Shelter personnel must do their jobs To The Editor: In regards to Inez Warrens letter last week, first. I would like lo say I’m sorry to hear about the colt. if an animal comes on someone's property and kills or injures the livestock, such as chickens, hones and other farm animals, it’s that persons right to shoot (kill) the animal. The animal shelter is known far not doing the job the way it should be done What I can’t understand is if someone rise’s dog bites a human, the dog pound steps in and takes the dog. but they do nothing if it kills or attacks livestock. Maybe it’s lime we take things in our own hands to handle this kind of problem since the other people won’t do their job. And after we kill these animals, let's give the bodies beck to the owners to dispose of themselves. We don’t want to give the shelter personnel any more work than they do already. I like animals, don’t get me wrong, but pro­ blems like these are the dog's owner’s and the shelter’s fault for not... (owner) chaining it up and (shelter) for not locking up the animal for killing livestock after it** been reported ao many times. But who gets bun for the problem? Not those two. no. it’s the family whose livestock are gone, and the dogs Terri Dinger Hasting* Carl Levin, Democrat, Russell Senate Office Building, Washington D.C. 20510, phone (202) 224-6221. District office: 110 Michigan Ave., Federal Bui ding. Room 134, Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 456-2531. Rick To meia, regional representative U.S. Congress Polor Hoekstra, Republican. 2nd District (Thomapple. Yankee Springs, Orangeville. Prairieville and Barry townships and the lower third of Hope ''ownship). 1319 Longworth Building, the United States House of Representatives, Washington D C. 20515. phono (202) 225-4401 Linda Kaiser, district representative, 42 W. 10th St.. Holland, Mich. 49423. phone 395-0030. Vernon Ehlers, Republican, 3rd District. (Irving, Carton, Woodtend, Rutland. Hastings and Castleton townships, the city of Hastings, the epper two-thirds of Hope Township and a tiny portion of Baltimore Townsliip), 1526 Longworth House Office Building. Washingion D.C. 20515. phone (202) 225-3831. District office: Room 166, Federal Building. Grand Rapids, Mich. 49503, phone (616) 451-8383 Nick Smith, Republican. 7th District (Maple Grove, Johnstown and Assyria townships and most of Baltimore Township), the United Stales House of Representatives. 1708 Longworth Building. Washington D.C. 20515, phone (202) 225-6276. Charlotte district office: 121 S. Cochrane Ave., phone (517) 543-0055 Michigan Legislature Gov. John Engler, P.O Box 30013, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517) 373­ 3400. State Senator Jack Welborn, 13th District (all of Berry County), Michigan State Senate. State Capitol, P.O. Box 30036, Lansing. Mich. 48909, phone (517)373-0793. State Representative Bob Bender, 87th District (all of Barry County). Michigan House of Representatives. State Capilpl, P.O. Box 30014. Lansing. Mich 48909. phone (517) 373-0842 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15, 1994 — Page 5 Sheriff to apply for federal funding to shore up staff J Ad Graphics News Service Federal funds from the Violent Crime Control and Uw Enforcement Act of 1994 may provide the help Barry County needs to bolster the law enforcement staff at the Sheriff* Department. * At least, that's what county officials are hoping For a number of yeai* the Sheriff* ‘ Department has been understaffed because funding has not been available to beef up the 'roadpsroi ‘ Commissioner Sandy James reported to the County Board Tuesday that Sheriff David Wood has applied for federal funds for four new deputies through the "COPS FAST" grant program offered by the Community Oriented Policing Services of the U.S. Depenmem of Justice The Sheriffs Department will be notified by Feb. 1 if the grant has been approved. "Up to $165 million in grants will be made under COPS FAST to state, local and othr' public law enforcement agencies which serve population* under 50,000 If request* exceed the funds available, the amount or starting dale of grants may be adjusted to accommodate demand, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. If Barry County's grant is approved, the program will pay for up to 75 percent of the total salary and benefits of each officer over three years, up to a maximum of $75,000 per officer The federal share will decrease from year to year. The entry level salary per officer at the Sheriffs Department is $22,339, with annual fringe benefits costing $8,042 In the grant application. Wood said the Sheriffs Department has a jurisdiction of 576 square miles with a population of 43.508. Twenty-one staff members perform law enforcement functions as of Oct. 1, he said in the grant application. James noted that the application is unique require considerable paper work. The funds may be used for new or rehired |»lice officers. However, "COPS grant funds must not be used to replace funds that eligible agencies otherwise would have devoted to future officer luring." according to a fact sheet from the U.S. Department of Justice. "In ocher words, any hiring under the COPS program must be in addition to, and not in lieu of, previous hiring plans. “The COPS FAST application is one of several approaches developed by the Department of Justice under the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 to speed the deployment of new officers devoted to community policing on the street* and rural routes in this nation." The COPS AHEAD program has been implemented to expedite the hiring of law enforcement officers by agencies serving larger populations (over 50.000). In other business. the County Board this week: • Agreed to merge the county abstract department and the mapping department, under the direction and supervision of because it is a one-page questionnaire, unlike the usual grant applications that FINANCIAL/^ FOCUSW new department will be called the Land Information Services Department. 'Both departments deal with land descriptions and title to property and merging these two departments under one department head would be in the best interests of the county and its citizens." the board s resolution said • Purchased a security camera, mount, monitor and cable for the county )ail front Mid Stale Security System. The S1.M0 price tag includes installation • Continued a contract with Hertz Claim Management lo administer the county's self­ funded health insurance and to purchase specific reinsurance in the amount of $50,000. The self-funded program has a $50,000 cap and amounts over that are cowed by the reinsursnee plan. The contract with Hertz is for Jan. 1 through Dec. 31. 1995 • I lewd that the Peach Tree Farm juvenile group foster home in Dowling is closing because owners Dennis and Rosemary Witham are moving out of the area The B Marti D. Chrtazonaen of Edward D. Jonas & Co. Four major types of Municipal Bonds The term "municipal bond" generally in­ cludes bonds issued by a s-ate, municipality, political subdivision or public agency of the U.S. government. Municipal bonds are issued to finance public projects such as building and repairing highways and streets. expanding and to a share of the municipality's lease payments. The major risk for an investor is the failure of the municipality io appropriate money to fund the lease. Funding must be ap­ proved every fiscal year. and. in lean times, as with all appropriations, politicians might look to cut payments to leased projects. Underw*r«iing what type of municipal bond each investor a specified amount of money. foster care program wu developed In conjunction with Barry County Juvenile Court to provide rehabilitation for young people, and County Juvenile Court Administrator Robert Nida said it hu been successful Neighbors complained about the location of the home shortly after if opened Its doors several years ago, but the Withams worked lo try to resolvy their fears about aerurity and Ollier concerns. - Approved sending the 1994-95 County Child Care fund budget of $384,342 to the STOCKS The following prices are from the close of business last Tuesday Reported changes are from the prev­ ious wrrek Change Company ‘ The third major type of bonds are revenue that the bond* financed Toll I AT&T Ameritech Anheuser-Busch Chrysler Clark Equipment CMS Energy Coca Cola Dow Chemical Exxon Family Dollar Ford General Motors Great Lakes Bancorp Hastings Mtg. IBM JCPenney Johnson & Johnson Kmart Kellogg Company McDonald's 49’/. 40’/. 50’/i 46’/« 52’/< 22*1. 50’/. 63’/. 61 ir/26’/* 3TI, 25*/. 22'/> 69*/. 41% 53*/. 597/s 28’/. 45'/. is 18*/. 13'/. 31’/. $378.75 Southeast Mich. Spartan Motors Upjohn Gold Silver 3715.00 Dow Jones 306.000,000 Volume + Vf, -3’/. -2',. + '/. i -r/. —VI, —'i, —1 Traffic was cloggod along M-43 naar Market Street in Hastings Wednesday afternoon by this car-truck aedderx which injured an Alto woman and her beby Alto woman and baby hurt in car-truck crash A 31-year-old Alto woman and her baby were L.ft Wednesday afternoon in a car­ tnick accident on M-43 near Market Street in Hastings. Hasting* City Police said Lori Ashbaugh was driving east on M-43 at about 2:30 p.m when she attempted to make a left turn into the Hastings House driveway. She turned in from of a westbound truck, however, and the vehicles collided, police said The truck, driven by Frederick Ulrich. 40, of 2727 W. State Road, Hastings, then rolled over. A»hbaugh was trapped in her car and had to be extricated by rescue workers from the Hastings Fire Department She and the two-and-a-half-mon th old baby. Hannah Ashbaugh, were taken io Pennock Hospital with cuts and scratches from broken glass, police said. Officers said they expected the pair to be treated and released. Ulrich was not reported injured. When you need to roy “WELCOME” to a new neighbor..."THANKS" to a special friends, or “CONGRATULATIONS" to a friend or family member, give the GIFT of LOCAL INFORMATION. Subscribe to The Hastings BANNER-945-9554. g featured in e iE$9nmia rum ? £ 5 Thanks You... £► Horizons' duh of Hastings City Bank would like to thank The Nov. 5 edition of the “Michigan Contractor & Builder" weekly publication featured an article on the Streetscape project in Hasting* Titled “Enhancing the Beauty of Downtown Hastings. “ the story said the project's goal was lo “recap­ ture appearance! of a bygone era'* while beautifying the downtown. The article detailed the f all of the local merchants who participate in the Horizons X. Merchant Discount Program. We encourage our members * to shop locally and support their hometown merchants 0* We wish you Happy Holidays and a Prosperous New Year. Jordan Wood Craft* $ Khernm Replat Window. 4 Overhaul Faariy Rortet Concrete conti actor* KaterbergVerH tge and M .C Smith and SOLID WASTE, that they should send it back to the board, saying more wort should be done. He suggested that the commitlee, a consultant and City Management 'hammer out an agreement. A few thought Use amendment should go back in iu preaem form, nd others opted to give City Management an opportunity to comment With the agreement by conaensus to send it back lo City Management. Adrounie said he would use the coming week to see if they could get an extension on the 30-dsy provision to study the amendment. He suggested committee members think about wtut they wi11 do about any changes + .12 —30.95 McDonald. Wayland with the city, the Downtown Derciopment Authority and Director of Public Services Jeff Man* fie Id 5 «O Maple Leaf Grange'! regular meeting will be Thun day Dec. 15 at 5:30 p.m. with a potluck cupper lo follow. There will be no Christmas $ b Cappoa Oct Mart. Hartmp Cappon Quid Mart, Cappon Quid Mart. Nmhviile predation" dinner New Years Day at 1 p m Bring Tbc Nmhvtlte Strings win eatefUin. The public is mvied Nwrfk Amok Nadmlle NeiTs Advanced Canmerrial Printer* Northland Optical Ovehoh a Amoc. - Art 4 4 MddmSe 7“ CT. Ptaacria 5 NOTWEMNKA MfflYBIOUICKI NUMMNUIK. Cathn Qafck Oi k Laba TAKE £ 15% OFF DOTH S McDuflw. Attorney fry by Day. be. SOS Offict Supply Dorothy'. Hair Styling Dr. Eldon Ncwmwr. DC Sweet'. Custom Furmtun. ANY CATALOG ORDER SATURDAY, DEC. 17 ! Ask for your "Last Minute Discount when you place a Catalog order this Saturday'. £ Villar Cmcro Wayirod Wayiaad Wayland Wayland Call toll free 1-800-222-6161 It's against the law. So if you don't want a beta. buckle up Or. you could become broke in more ways than one. MMUdMiLITMUMNl ■OUMSHTTK JCPenney CATALOG*' DOWNTOWN HASTINGS Carpet 6 Appbanct Owralet Dry Oeanen Hardwarr fc Hatting* Swwper Shop Hetewt.K^whau. Hdlndr Aoto Body ■1----- .------I . I - nonetown Lunwer Wheeler'. Marine Service rvrutr . motograpny White. John P. O D. Wilder'. Auto Service ICS - Trawl J-Ad Graphs Z« Zas Uphotanry/ ESIASUSHtD • �Page 6 — Th« Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15, 1994 ■wowed.Robert WiUim (Bill) Raruom HASTINGS - Robert William (Bill) Rueom. 73, oT Hastings, pissed iwiy on Tuesday, December 13.1994 u Tender Cue in Histingi He wu bora oe April 13.1919 is Hastings, the son of George Allen end Effie (Bennett) Ransom. He wu named to Annabel Langston Hover on September 14,1946. She died on October 1, 199b Mr Rsnaom wu employed for msny years, both before and after the Service in World Wu U with several dairies. Jersey, Blue Ribbon and Willetts Locksbcre. He retired in the early 1910's from the Waste Water Treatment Plant in Hastings, where he had worked since 1963. He served in the Uniled Suus Air Force from 1943 until 1943 and reoeved the Ak Medal aad the Distinguished Flying Cross He slso wu s volunteer for Huungs Fire Depart­ ment for many years. He is survived by one sister, Nancy Ransom of Hastings; two cousins Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, December 13<h al 11:00 a.m. u Gtrrbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Memorial contribute—s may be made to Barry Community Homice. ________ George H. Brown_________ | ALTO - Verne Wenger, 86. of Allo, passed •way on Wedneidsy. December 7. 1994 it Butterworth Hocpiul. He wu bom on August 10,1908 st Fremont, the son of Joseph and Teat (Zwerftnk) Wenger. He wu raised in the Fremont and Caledonia areas and attended Harris Creek and Fremont schools He wu married to Beatrice R Martin on November 26,1930 in Caledonia. They farmed in Michigan and Indiana and he also worked for Ome Martin Constniction Surviving are his wife, Beatrice R. Wenger of MiddleviUe; two sons. Bob (Helen) Wenger of Middleville and Chris (Muy) Wenger at Allo; eight grandchildren; eighteen great­ grandchildren; four brothers. Russell (Lucille) Wenger of Bryoo Center, Clifford (Grace) Wenger of Allo, Gerald (Beatrice) Wenger of Grand Rapid! and Howard Wenger and Sharon of Dutton; many nieces and nephews Funeral aad Committal Services were held on Saturday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Todd Thompson officiating Interment was at Bowne Center Cemetery in Alto. Memorial cootnbutioru mi/ be made to the Alm Fire Department 1 ATTEND SEMES J HASTINGS AREA GBAUE LUTHEftAN UHUBUH 2J9 E Nonh *1 . Mtrtuel Aston. Ptotor PWm ?45-4414 Suntfay Dk I8 8Vj and 1045 auiHcb Cowin. AAL Branch after. 600 Youth Group Thunday. Dk 15 - 7« Adwnurrr*. 800 AA Saturday, Dk 17 - 9:00 YG Ceaaerpcre laakiag. 600 Coa fMpftM Caaacii, • 00 NA. TW day. Dm 20 - 700 SCS Staff Woteeatay. Dk 21 - 7 00 Shepherd Comm BAMBY CO. CHVBCH OF CMBBTT. Ml N. MkMpa Aw.. Hiaagi. Ml 49058 Sunday Sax ncea BMe Ctaaaea 10 a m . War­ drip II «.«*., Evcamg Serv«» 6 p.m. Wedaeaday: BMe Sandy 7 p.m. Nieman nerroa. Miniwr Phone 945 2938 BMe Survev aa vidaaa la Ba home. Free BMe Correapoadaace Canrat HASTINGS SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHIB CH. 904 Terry Laaa (at Stan School Road) Witham Gardner. Paator. Church phone aamher ■ 945-2170 Com Pf-ABANTVIKW FAMILY CHUBCH. 2601 Lacey Read. Dealing. Ml 49050 Pallor SKftiea WhgM 756-WI dNKh phone (616, 945-9300 (home phone> >^day Sctvk* 930 a.«.. Sunday School 1100 a • . Sunday Evening Service 600 pa Prayer time Wednesday* 7.00 p.m. Awaaa Program Thanday* 6 304 30 p ar Ages 3 and 4 thru Mi and 6ft grade 945-2361 for aa apptaaameat WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 Caam Onrne Road. Paaaar Bea Herffag. 9:30 Sunday School. Church Service 10:30. Wieaiaitay even a* fraaa 600-8.00 p.m. rite youfta mod * We charch. bnag a met loach WELCOME CORFU'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. 3183 N. Broadway, h iaa^r. Ml 4<*B8 Pernor Carl LdchAeM Phoae (Woodland) 3674061 or Darfeat Pickard 945-5974 Wontap Server. Sunday. 900 a.m. and 11 OO a m Sunday School. 9:45 am 4-H ■am Mnadayi, 6 30 p m to BOO pm BMe Shady. Watantay, 5:B p m m Detorea Qaapen. H)l Barber Rd. Harting* Meai Braakfaai win be ma mag the third Smarday of each monft aaml far War aomce Call Mr Smphea Lew*, m 945-3365 HBST BAPTIST CHURCH. 309 CKDAR CBEKK BIBLE. Cedar Crack Rd . I aa. Scuft. Paaior ■cam Braaharo Rmot 623-22*5 Saaday Scfart at IOOOa.au; War■tap IIO) a m . Eveauag Service ■ 6.-00 p m . Wedaeaday Prayer BMe 700 pm NASHVILLE AREA CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 North Broad ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Naahvilk Father Ofaetaa Faher. Ptotor A mmmoa of St Rzm Cmhobc Charch. Maori agi Sunday Mam 9 30 a m The Churcn Page is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HArnMOS •AVMOS ft LOAM. FA Haatirvgs and Ute Odoeaa WHN FUNMAL HOMi Hastings HfXFAB INCOftFOftATID of Hastings HATIOMAl BANK OF HASTINGS Mwnbaa F O.I.C. THi HAST1MM BANNHI ANO anowott 1UM N Broadway — Hastings eOSUY rHABMACY Prescription." - 111 S Jettsreon - MAttlNOt NANWACTVMNO CO. Hastings, Michigan HArtWOS new OLA»» MOOUCTS, INC. m Cot* Rd Hbyrte E. Feasal - Hastings. Michigan THORNAPPLE VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP. 2730 Wail Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Araea. Paaior Charch office phone 94g 2349 Saaday woratap 9fl) am aad 1045 am Sunday Children-* charch. Taeaday prayer aad ahare tune 9 30 i n Wedaeaday n-raiag ■ervax 6 30 p.m. Youth group meat, Wedaeaday 6:30 p m abo QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Wot Paaior Saaaa Trowbndpe (616) 945-9392 Sunday School 10 a.m.. Wordup II am.. After School Specml WariaraWy. 4 p.m P.O. Bas 63. Ilaanagi. Ml 49058 HASTINGS - George H. Brown, 67. of Hastings, a long-time Huungs Businessman, passed away on Thursday. December 8.1994 at his residence. He wu born oo August 19,1927 in Hastings, the ion of Harry and Treu (Abbey) Brown. He wu raised tn die Huungs area and attended Almfl Elementary School. He graduated from Hasututs High School in 1944. Mr. Brown served in the United States Navy from 1944 until 1946 during World Wu II He wu married U Hazel Wilson of Owens­ boro. Kentucky oo January 28, 1947. He wu employed u a mail earner and started in the floor covering buueu in the mid-195O's He left the Pott Office in 1960 and ftunded. with his wife Hazel. "Brown's Floor Service", later Brown's Custom Interiors. His first retail store was located al 2049 North Broadway in Hastings and relocated at 221 North Industrial Park Drive, Hutings, in 1983. He retired in 1988. Mr. Brown enjoyed spending time with bis family, fishing, golfing and wood carving. He wu past Elder. Trustee and Deacon of the Hastingi First Presbyterian Church member of National and Michigan Floor Covering Assodatioo, member of Michigan Home Builders, member of Hutings Area Chamber of Commerce, member and former board member of Hastings Country Club and former member of Hastings Lions Club. He wu preceded in death by his parents Surviving are his wife. Hazel; daughters, Diana and John Johnston and Kathy and Nick Carter ail of Hastings, granddaughters, Sarah Jane Johnston and Rebecca Brown Johnston of Hastings; sitter. Naomi Cole (Mrs Fred), of Maricopa, Arizona; four sisters and brotheroin-law, many niecea and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Sunday al the First Presbyterian Church with Reverend G. Kent Keiter. Reverend Willard H. Curtis and Reverend W. Truman Cockran officiating. Burial wu at the Fuller Cemetery Ir Cartton Township of Barry County. Memorial cootributioos may be made to First Presbyterian Church or Barry Community Hospice. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings XtVC- rvooCo FrvWCTE ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2413 McCaaa Rd . Haatiage. Ml 49058 Faaher Gate Johaaoa Vicar Rmoe 623-2030 (Dehoa) after 6 p m wocteeya or all day wsekead. Saaday Mnramg Prayer 9 43 a.m; Mam IOKX> am HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH mr*. at 600 Powell Rd . I mile eart of Harttag. Ru* Sarver Paaior Ejaerou 945 9224 Saaday SerHero: 945 am BMe Claaaea far aR ^ea. 10:40 a.m Monung Wordrip; 5 30 p.m - Yoath meimag with George aad Barb Emmie. 9454116: 6:30 p m Dk 4W — The team FWn video (first port). Dk lift. The team Film, (aecoad part). Tharaday: 7:30 p m ■ Prayer aad BMe Study deal tag wah Me . prabtema Cecil aad Clare Sbce wiU be wah m Nov 27ft aad Dk 4ft far fecial mm and the moraag Bftte hour HASTINGS FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. Harting. Michigan. G Kern Kdter. Pamor Sally C Keiter. Dwector of Chnatma EducMna Sunday 930 and 1100 Morning Wonlup Services Nursery provided Broad cMt of 9.30 eervme over WBCHAM aad FM 9.30-10:30 Church School Clauses. 10:30 Fellowship and Refreshment* in the Ihnmg room. 11:20 Ouldren i Church; 6 30. Middle and Senior High Youth deliver Chratmas preaeatx Monday. Dk 19 - 7:30 Tmrtees Meeting Wed matey. Dec 21 — 7 00 Chance I Choir practice HASTINGS FIRST I NITED METHOCMST CHURCH, araer of Green and Church htccu. Dr Buffon! W Coe. Pastor Margaret HoUcateck. Director of Chratiaa bducatwa Church phoae <616) 9454574 Bamer free buddmg wah elevator to all floors Braademt of wirvh^ servnx over WBCH FM-AM M IO 30 a m SUNDAYS: Sumfay School 9 30 a m . Coffee Fellowship I&30 a.m.. Wordup 11 00 a m Mi Hi ft Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p m WEDNESDAYS: FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children s Chou Pre-school thru firn grade 5 00 p m . Second thro Si uh Grade 5 30 p m . Prepared Ught Meal 6 00 p m . BMe Study 6 45 p.m.; Activates far Kid. 6:45 p.m . First Wednesday of month t* Game Night for all ages Saaunfay. Dk 17 - Goodwill Class Pwtaci Program at 6W p.m Sun day. Dec 18 - Fourui Sunday of Advent. Fneads Group to G R Calvary Church far Festival of Ught*. Youth Chnrtma* Party 4 00 p m Monday. Dk 19 - Chancy UM Women Circle. 6 30 pm. Joy U M W.wnen Circle Potluck 6 30 pm Tuesday. Dk 20 U M Men Dinner Program 6:30 pm Wedanday Dec 21 Church Fwmly Night Caroling. 6 45 p.m Sanudav. Dec 24 Two Chraunas Eve Services. 7 00 pm and 11 00 pm Suaday.DK 25 - Chnstma* Day - Fish Bowl tNlermg for Hunger SUPPORT GROUPS- V.I P "»(ViMially Im­ paired Pen*wi*i 9 301 m first Fri­ day of month September thro Mas . Narcoucs Anonymous 12 00 Noon Monday. Wedneufay -nd Friday, and 8:00 p m Thursday*. Al-Anon 12 30 pm Wednesday* Co­ Dependent* Anonymous ’ 30 p m Thursday* and 9 00 a tn Sator days Tops No 338 - 9 15 a m Thursdays. Alcoholics Anonymous. 4 00 p m Wednesday* DELTON - Noel Foster Weinberg, 88. of Dehon. passed sway oo Saturday, December 10. 1994 at home. He wu bora oo August 17, 1906 in Tbree Rivera. He attended Three Rivers High School where he wu vety active in sports. Mr. Weiahcrg asrimd from Clmk Equipment tn Battle Ooek ato*ver fO years of seance. He wu a member of S3 years, with loyalty aad dedication to lhe Battle Creek Lodge f 131, BPOE. / He had wintered in Seminole, Florida since his retirement He loved to flah. hunt, watch auto racing and Detroit Tiger baseball games, both home games aad spring training. He married Flossie Mae Hemon on October 24, 1942, the couple bed 52 years of marital bliss. He wu preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Maude and several brothers. Survivors are his wife. Flossie Mae Wein­ berg; son. Perry E. Weinberg of Augusta; two granddaughters, Kim Weinberg of Augusta and Keli Weinberg of Battle Oeck; great­ grandson, Robert O. LaPeri of Augusta; nephew, Noel “Bud" Foster of Three Rivers. Cremation hu taken place at his request Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Service to be held on Wednesday. December 14th ■ 11:<X) a.m. ■ the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Pastor Jeff Worden officiating Interment will follow services at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens in Battle Oeek. Memorial cotuributions may be made to the American Heart Association, envelopes avail­ able at the funeral borne al the time of services. | Rjchard J. Slater, Sr. | MIDDLEVILLE - Richard J. Slater, Sr. 92, of Middleville, pasted away on Friday December 9. 1994 a Metropolitan Hospital. Surviving are one daughter. Phyllis J. Powell of Siz Lakes; one daugtaer-io-law. Lois Slater of MiddleviUe; eight grandchildren, several grest-grsadchildren, and grest-greatgrandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He wu preceded in death by hia wife, Edna F. Slater and son Richard J. Slater, Jr. Funeral aad Committal Services were held oo Tuesday morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Pastor William D. Dobson officiating. Interment wu at Grandville cemetery. Memorial cootribcbom may be made to a charity of ones' choice. |_________ Shelly L. Franco_________| LANSING - Shelly L Franco, 33. of Lans­ ing. passed away on Thursday, December 8. 1994 at her residence. She wu bora on March 6.1961. in CMando. Florida, the daughter of Arturo and Sondra (Ruddick) Franco. Surviving are her son, Isaac Franco of Nash­ ville; parents. Arturo and Sondra Franco of Nashville; sister. Kimmy Ritenburgh of Lansit»; brother. Ray Franco of Hastings; maternal grandfather. Melbourne Ruddick of Stanton; maternal grand mniher Pauline Brown of Grand Rapids, paternal grandmother, Leonila Franco of Baytown. Tezu; several aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. Funeral Services were held on Monday st the Maple Valley Oupel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville with Reverend Jeff Arnett offListing. Bunal wu tn Wilcox cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Shelly Franco memorial fund. Pastor Marvin Potter NASHVILLE - Pastor Marvin Potter. 72, of Nashville, passed away on Thursday. Decem­ ber 8, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. He wu bora on August 30, 1922 in Grand Rapids, the son of Peter L. and Alice (Tuinstra) Potter. He attended American Bible Institute at Brooklyn, New York and graduated from Birmingham Bible Institute at Birmingham. Alabama He married Ruth Campbell in Mountain View, New Jersey on November 26, 1945. He wu currently Psstor of Maple Grove Bible Church in Maple Grove Township of Barry County, where he started Pasturing in 1945. raster Potter ministered weekly in Holland and die local nursing homes. He enjoyed visit­ ing people and telling them the Gospel. He wu preceded in death by brothers, Eli aad Gerard Potter. Survivon are his wife, Ruth; son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Crystal Potter of Nashville; grandchildren, Cynthia, Dan and Elizabeth; brother and sister-in-law, Alvin J. aad Jone Potter of Rockford; nephews. Tim and Doug Potter. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Maple Grove Bible Church with Pastor George Giy ofTiaahng. Burial wu at Wilcox Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to Maple Grove Bible Church. Arrangemrnts were made by Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. O—------ .yniney .>ianr owan DOWLING - Shirley Msrie Swan. 63. of Dowling, passed sway on Tuesday. December 13, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She wu bora on October 29,1931 in Muske­ gon, the daughter of William and Evelyn Mane (Bigelow) Srmrtre She wu raised in the Muskegon area and attended Angel School and Muskegon High School. She later graduated from Hastings Adult Education in 1973. She nurried Donald A. Swan on July 14, 1950. She lived all her married life in Barry County and since 1956 in Dowling. Mrs. Swan wu a homemaker and fondly known la the area u the -Quilt Lady*. She aad her husband owned and operated "Swan's Rjxfggaad Siding Company” in Dowling for STURGIS - Wayne E. Feasal. 90, of Sturgis and formerly of Sunfield, passed away on Sunday. December 11, 1994 at the Thurston Medical Center in Sturgis He wu born on March 10, 1904 in Round Township, Eaton County, the son of William and Hallie (Hatch) Feasal. He married Daisy L Frantz oo August 2a 1933 in Woodland. Mr. Feasal wu a telf employed electrician and also worked for Hough Brothen Construc­ tion of Sunfield tor several years. He wu a member of the Sunfield Church of the Bretheren. He was preceded in death by hu wife Daisy, October 5,1993; one brother Floyd Feasal and a half brother, Walter Murphy. Surviving are five daughters and two aom. Mrs Dale (Glenda) Brown of Sturgis. Mil. Jim (Marda) Hoffman of Huntington, lirtiana, Sal.y Stall and Connie Kellepourey both of Nashville, Mrs. Ervin (Karen) Burman of Grand Ledge and Gaykxd (Doria) Feasal at "hoernx, Arizona; 33 grandchildren. 16 great grandchildren; a nephew. Bill Feasal of Sunfield. Funeral Services were held on Wednesday at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Mick Fundcrburg officiating. Burial wu in Meadowbrook Cemetery in Mulliken. Memorial contnbutioos may be made lo dte Sunfield Church of the Bretheren. Ronald H. Fisher NASHVILLE - Ronald H. Fitter. 11, of Nashville, passed away oo Thursday, Decem­ ber 8, 1994 at his residence. He wu born on June ia 1913 in Decatur, the son of Lloyd and Carrie (Crane) Fitter. He attended Decatur Country School aad wu a retired successful area fanner. Hia wife, EsteUa Fisher died in 1961 aad be shared his home with bis companion, Millie Jsvor the last nine years. Mr. Hater wu a member of the Maple Leaf Grange *940 and enjoyed gardening, farming and outdoor life. He wu also preceded in death by brotten, Lloyd, Darwin and Richard Hater. Survivon are his companion, Millie Javer; daughter, Janice Autrey at West Jordan, Utah; nine grandchildren; brother, David Hsber at Dowagiac; sisters, Mrs. Clifford Swisher of Dowagiac. Marjorie Clappenon of Coleman. Mrs. Howard Poehlmanof Bark River atxIMn. Richard Cbeckley of Lake Placid, Florida; 3 step-children; several aep-grandchildrea; numerous niecea aad nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at Maple Valley Chapel-Genther Funeral Home in Nashville. Burial wu al Wilcox Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made lo the Ron Fitter Memorial Fttad. | Gerald D. StneBter ___ | Gerald D. Smelkcr/^Nf She wu a member of the Dowling Country Chapel, served Senior Meals at the Church fi icnl years, member of Baltimore Eztensioo Gnup, member of Battle Creek "QuadrillsS pure Dance Club, past member of “Tope" dab and past, long-time volunteer at Charlton Park. She wu preceded in death by her husband, Donald A. Swan on June 9,1913; granddaugh­ ter, Amanda Krystal Jones; brother Tom Szcadre. Survivon are daughaets, Mickey Aim aad Philip Cousino of Hastings, Anita Cullen of Hastings and Alice K. and Alaa K. Jones of Grand Rapids; son, Daniel Swan of Dowling; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisten and husbands, Janet aad Janies Dexter of Shepherd, Texas, Karen and Doug Rumuaaen of Big Bear City. California, Maryellen and Bill Odgren of Muskegon and Antean and Lloyd Fitzgerald of Muskegon; brother, Willard Szcndre of California; brother and wife, Richard and Pat Bigelow of Twin Lake; tnerial aunt, Boonie Bigelow of Shcpbeid. Texu aad special friend. Oral Miller of A*V4sixatioa will be held on Thursday, Decem­ k ber 15th, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m and 6;00 to 8.-00 pzn. at Wien Funeral Home in Hastings. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, December 16th, 15X) pm. at The Dowling Country Chapel of the United Methodist Church in Dowling, with Reverend's Kay and Martin Pratt officiating Burial Win be al the Dowling Cemetery. Memorial cootributioos may be made to the Shirley Marie Swan Memorial Fund. WUHamH. Sprague HASTINGS - William H. Sprague. 87, of Hastings pasaed away on Friday, December 9, 1994 at Pennock HospitaL He wu born on September 16,1907 in Bay County, the ton of Libby and Bessie (Gorley) Sprague. He wu railed in the Bay Cmuty area aad attended sdxtols there. He married Thelma F. Mites on August 6, 1926 at Gladwin. They lived in Lansing and Constantine before moving to the Hutings area in 1921. Mr. Sprague wu employed st the Viking Corporation in Hastings for 43 years, retiring in 1971. He wu s member of Hastings Peace Cocunuaity Church. Preceding him in death were bis wife. Thel­ ma on July 5. 1983; son. William. Jr, oo August 22.1992; brothers, Percy “Ike". Ruben and Lester Sprague; sister, Vera Miles. Survivors are sons. Thomu Sprague of Woodland and Kenneth Sprague of Hastings; daughters. Vers Kaufman and Frances Wallace both of Baldwic and Joyce Bowerman of Climax; 11 grandchildren; 19 great­ grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at the Wren Funeral Home with Mr. Thomu B. Sprague and Reverend Clarence Hause officiating. Burial will be at Hastings Township cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Barry Community Hospice. White Lake and formerly of Hastings, passed away on Sunday, December 11,1994 at Nonh Oakland Medical Center in Pontiac. He wu born on August 21,1916 in Freeport, the son of Russell and Pleasant (Griner) Smelker. Mr. Smelker was raised in the Freepott aad Hastings areu and attended Hastings Schools, graduating from Hastings High ScbooL He wu a United States Army veteran of World War IL He married Eloise M. Kimball on Anguat 21, 1937. He wu employed at Hastings Maatltearing Company for 37 years, retiring In 1971. They moved to White Lake from Hastingi in 1992. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister. Mac Cross. Survivors sre his wife, Eloise; daughter and hntfanrf Nancy and John RadeatMDgh of White Lake; son and wife, Qiartes aad Salite Smclker of Palm Springs, California, four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother Chartea Smeiker of Venice, Florida. Funeral Services were held oo Wedaeaday at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend Richard Myers officiating. Burial wu at Ute Freqport Cemetery. Memorial comributioos may be made to Central United Methodist Church Memorial Garden of Waterford, Michigan or the Method­ ist Qiildren's Heme Society. |Harriet Agnes Mastro I HASTINGS - Hvnct Agnes Mifiro, 79, of Hisungs passed sway on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 14, 1994 st Pennock Hospital. Arrangements sre pending at Ginbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Hom O. (Det) MiUer j HASTINGS - Flora O. (Det) Milter, 77. of Hastings and formerly of Battle Creek and Nashville, passed away oo Tuesday, December 13, 1994 at Pennock Hospital She was born oo March 4, 1917 in Craw­ fordsville, Indiana, the daughter of Bat B. and Lucy M. (Ferrel) Felton. She Married Ernest L. Milter in 1933. He died in December. 1969. Mrs. Milter enjoyed spending time with ha family, doing crafts, playing bingo and visiting ba many friends. She was also preceded in death by ha parents; three sisters. Pearl Horvath, Ruth Allen and Evelyn Laberteauy; granddaughter. Karen Tousey. Survivor* are her daughter*. Shirley Cadwell of Lansing and Boonie Burke of Delton; son, John Milter of DeFuniak Springs, Ronda; brother. Donald Felton of Battle Creek; 11 grandchildren; 22 great­ grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Thursday, Decem­ ber 15th from 6-8 p.m. at Girrbach Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be held oo Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home with Reverend Russel Sarver officiating. Burial will be at Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15, 1994 — Page 7 ' Woodland Lester-Homer united in marriage Martzes to observe golden anniversary To celebrate 50 yean ot marriage Loyd and Naa (Colrnm) Manz will be honored at a reception Dec. 30. 2-4 p.m . in Bradenton. Florida, al Piral Church o< the Nazaraac. Loyd became aelf-employed in cominiclion after rcning in the I S Navy. S.u graduated from Haatinga High School in 1942 and was employed by Hastings Mfg. They have wintered in Florida since 1952 and have made several mission trips for the church. Their children. Mike and Carol, request that in lai of gifts, a written memory and/or phoao MXrid be a most thoughtful remembrwee. The Manz's address is: 3701 14i St. W Lot 42. Bratteoa. FL 34205 Autumn Leigh Lester and John Arthur Homer were united in marriage August 20 at Olivet Congregational Church The bride is the daughter of Dari and Cariene Lester of Delton. The groom is the son of Dr. John and Joan Homer of Olivet and Norman and Kiyoko Shunabukuro of Hawaii. Attending the bride were maid of honor Kelly Durbin, bridesmaids Daria Deibert. Marcia Andersen. Melissa Pndenon. Anna McBride, and Carmen Palmer with Elizabeth Homer as junior bridesmaid. Katherine Homer and Bailey Lester were flower girts. Attending the groom was best man Ken See with groomsmen Vince and Wade Lester. Rusty McBride. Frank Palacio and Eric Palmer, with Brandon Lester as junior groomsman Ring bearers were Andrew Homer and Charles Andersen. The ceremony was performed by Dr Lowell Waiswortli The musK was provided by pianist Sharon Miller with soloists Trudy Cole and Tom Corkins. Scripture was read by Damelie Binder. The reception was held al the Kirk Center on the Olivet College campus where both the bride aad groom graduated in 1994 After a honeymoon trip to Hawaii the cou­ ple are living in Battle Creek. Bradley-Yoder to be wed March 18 Treats to celebrate 53rd anniversary Clifford and Thdma (Kidder) Trent of Hantnfa. will celebrate their 53rd amwver aary Tuesday. Dec. I3ch. They were married Dec. 13. 1941 by Hugh S. Graham a Methodist minister in Bryon. Otto. Their children are Clifford Charles Treat Jr.. Doaaid Lee Treat and Susan (Treat) Sines They have five grandchildren. two great granoennaren ano < i step granuennaren They plan a quiet and biased day at home God has Messed them greatly Gladys Willison to mark 90th The family of Gladys Wi'hsoo invites fnends and relatives to share in a card shower to help her celebrate her 90th birthday, Dec. 15. Her address n 2816 Wtshrffieid Rd . Hickory Corner*. Ml terry a. * Alice Bradley are pteased lo an­ nounce dw engagement of their daughter. Chnauna Leigh Bradley, lo Chru Gregory Yoder, aon of Tom .nd Jackie Yoder of Edwardaburg. MI Cbnaiy graduateri from WMV wnh a budttfor a degree in English twnting) m 1993 Cbn, “ a 1990 graduate of WMV wnh a degree m electrical engineering Both Chriety and Chris live and wort in the Si. Joaepb area and are planning a March 18. 1995 wedding Jake Murray, president of the class of 1990 of Lakewood High School, has announced thal celebration of the fifth-year anniversary and reunion will be at Centennial Acres Golf Course near Sunfield June 24. 1995. Class members should have received a let­ ter about the reunion by now. but if any 1990 graduate has not received the communication, he or she should contact Murray at 374-3152. Abo. if those who have received their let­ ters have any questions or wish to offer lo help with the reunion, they can call him at that number Jake is engaged and will be married next summer. An official announcement will be published as soon as a picture is ready Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance crew and auxiliary members held a Christmas party at Cunninghams* Acre Saturday evening The party started with a potluck dinner with turkey and dressing furnished. It was a cold night and the building was decorated with Christmas items, trees and candles; so everyone had the Christmas mood. The program started with Elaine Benner handing out gag gifts. Bonnie Cronk got the first which was a toy motorcycle Yvonne Leonard. Bob Cronk. Mack Me Curacy. Lon and Sue Ketchum. Sue Ket­ chum. Evelyn Barnum. Dean Cunningham. Jan Lakey. Wayne Scaly, Elaine Benner. Janet Jordan. John Hershberger. Donna Bechtel. Betty Begerow. Gretchen Slater. Roger Barnum Bob Begerow. Bonnie McLeod. Yvonne Leonard. Alice Forshey. Rhonda Begerow. Tim Hovey, and a few others were awarded prize* with a special per­ sonal significance to each. The ambulance organization served 200 Swiss steak and ham dinners Sunday. The Woodland Eagles Lodge and auxiliary held their annual senior citizen Christmas par­ ly Saturday. Dec. 10. The Woodland Gospel Quartet sang, as they have every year for many. Fruit boxes «crc given to each guest. Betty Smi»h was the guest of honor at a sur­ prise birthday party last Friday at the Ckxxl Time Pizza Restaurant in Nashville. Friends Alice Morrow. Leah Abbott. Muriel Pierce. Alice Tasker and Connie Jackson were waiting to have lunch together when she arriv­ ed. Leah Abbott and Betty share the san.t birth date. Victor Eckardt picked the last dozen of his celebrity tomatoes Saturday. Dec. 10. In Oc­ tober, he pulled several vines and hung them by the roots in the basement. One or two times since he has picked ripe tomatoes He has been doing this for several years, and Iasi year they had the last of the ripe tomatoes on Christmas Day. Betty Smith also was the guest of honor at another birthday party Sunday. Floyd and Esther McVay, Connie Jackson. Alice Tasker. Marilyn Oaks, Mary Oaks. Michael Oaks, Jami Oaks. Christian Butler and Grace Gilson were the guests of Victor Eckhardt at the North Inn The recturant treated everyone with cake aad ice cream after the meal. Betty weal home wah rpotnaecua plant, red roues and many other surprise gifts A full-length musical Christmas show, pro­ duced aad directed by John Waite, at Lakewood United Methodist Church wtx presented to a full sanctuary Sunday evening. The program was called “A Light In The Darkness ” aad had a cat of more than 70 per­ sons of every age. including two infants and an aduh choir Angie McClintock opened the program with a different version of “The Night Before Christmas.” Three-year olds through kindergarten age children sang “My Light” aad Derrik Suiter sang “This Little Light of Mine” with the Sunday School children A highlight of the program was a solo by Charity Black singing "Mistress of the House.” There were refreshments after the program. Zion Lutheran Church will hold a candle­ light Christina* Eve service at 7 p.m. On Christmas Day the church will have a Christmas worship service at 9:30 (one hour earlier than the usual Sunday worship hour). LEGAL NOTICE SMOffT FtMUXOSUM NOT1CC Barry County MOBTGAGf SALE — Dotauh hot bMn mode In the condltiom o< o mortgope mode by: Robert A. McCoy to Mortpoee F1v«. Inc.. Mor -■ n— doted January 15. 1449. and recorded on January 15. 1443. kn Libor 564. on pope 62. tarry County Record* Mtehipwi. and OMlpned by Mid mertpof to MM Voltoy Bank, an Ohio Cor porotwn by on aeMpnmont dated January 26. 1443. and recorded on Juno 23. 1449. tn Lfcer 575. on Pope 942. Barry County Record* JAkhtpon. on whkh mortpope there to claimed to be too at the dote horoJZo wm of FIFTY THRW THOUSAND Atanays to observe 25th anniversary Albert and Janice (Kelly) Atanay will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Tuesday, Dec. 20. 1994. They were married in California aad they recently relocated to Michigan al 598 Scott s Drive Lake 21. Delton. Mich 49046 Let's all wish them a “Happy Anniver­ sary” and a welcome back to Michigan. Become well Informed...read The BANNER...Every Weekl ONE HUNDRED SIXTY AND tB/100 DOLLARS (553.160.00). mcludinp interest at per annum. Under the power of tote cantotood in Kid mortpape and the ttututo in such com mode and pro­ vided. notice is hereby prven that Mid mortpope wM be forwdoeod by a tote of the martpoped premitet or *cme port of them, at pubbe vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse m Hmttnpt MkhipM at 11:00 o dock a.m . on January 14. 1445. Said prondM are situated m City of Hosting*. Barry County. Michigan and are deecribod as: Lot* 2 and 3 of Stock 9 of DANIEL STRIKER'S AD OfTlON to the Ofy. formerly Village of Hatting*, according to the recorded plat thereof a* recordad in Libor I of Mot*, on Pape 11. Hem SOB-S1-0454HB-00 The i ■demotion period shall bo 6 month* from the dote of *uch sole unles* determined abandon «d in accordance wtlh 14440. 600.3241a. in which COM the redemptton period shall be 30 day* from the date of such sole Dated November 24, 1494 Miami Volley Bonk, an Ohio Corporation Mortpopoe RORNSTEIN ANO SCHNEIDERMAN P.C . Attorney* 17117 W Nine Mito Rd . Sto 1040 SoutW^id MJ4S075 (1'5) Abbe Dlngerson portrays Mary and Curt Allen is Joseph in Lakewood United Methodist's Christmas pageant. which -ill include communion. The Zion Lutheran Christmas program will be held at the regular Sunday worship service at 10:30 a.m. Woodgrove Christian Brethren Parish in Coots Grove will have a link manger scene al 7 p.m. Christmas Eve with lunvnaries lighting the way into the church for a communion ser­ vice at the same hour Sunday morning will find a special service at the church at 10:30. which will involve the unveiling and opening of a huge gift and birth­ day cake will be available to all. There will be no Sunday School that day. The Rev Carl Litchfield has announced two Christmas Eve services. one at Woodland United Methdotst at 7 p.m. and on eat Welcome Comers United Methodist Church at 9 p.m. Both will be candle-light services with communion, but at Woodland Methodist, the participants are asked to bring their own candies, as the service will be somewhat different. It b not necessary to take candles to the Welcome Comers Service. There will be communion again on Christmas morning at 9:15 at the Wcndland Church and at 11 a.m. at Welcome Comers. There will be only one service at Welcome Comers, as the 9 a.m service will not be held on Christinas. Kilpatrick United Brethren Church plans lo hold a caroling party Wednesday. Dec. 21. at 7 p.m After the caroling, the singen will return to the Thomas house for finger foods and other refreshments. Kilpatrick United Brethren held its Christmas program Sunday evening, Dec. 11. Paige Foley was the narrator for opening readings, carols and congregation singing. Christina Hicks sang a solo. “B:othren in Heaven, with Melissa Groendyke pantomtning an angel during the singing. Les le Hicks was the narrator for a duet by Kelly Jo Freeman and Larry Thomas. The kids of the church sang several carols and Teresa Groendyke sang “Joseph's Song." with narrations by Larry Thomas There were refreshmenu in the fellowship room in the basement after the program The food was arranged by Sandy Thxnas. Regan Chase. Josie Hicks. Nadine Speas and Kelly Jo Freeman. Evelyn Lucas McClay came from Marshall to my house Sunday after church and we ex­ change birthday presems and Christmas greetings before we went to the Lakewood Ambulance dinner. She kft Woodland in time to be home before dark. The Clyde Shoemaker family held its an­ nual Santa Claus dinner Sunday afternoon and evening The entire family first went to the Lakewood High School Christmas concert at the school in the afternoon. Then Clyde and Doreen took six grand­ children to Grand Rapids for dinner at Brands and to sec Santa Claus at the mall. Their guests were Jerry and Doris Shoemaker Graul with children Tina and Denna Sauers; Dennis and Luanne Shoemaker with Rhonda and Paul and Mark and Darlene Shoemaker Goodemoot. Randy, Jason and Justin. Clyde says he and die younger children stood in the Santa Claus line for one and a half hours. After the visit to the man in the red suit. Dennis and Luanne took Rhonda back to Fer­ ris State University and the rest of the family returned to the Jordan Lake of the elder Shoemiken for dessert. Doreen had made a graham cracker torte. Virginia and Bob Crockford's Thanksgiv­ ing celebration got lost in my notebook a few weeks ago. Sorry it is so late. But guests Bob and Ree Crockford. Craig and Katie Cather and Elizabeth and Emily and Rob and Jan Lambert and Ed and Kristen Lambert all had Thanksgiving dinner at the Crockford farm. MmAND CHARTIR TOWNSHIP-BARRY COUNTY, MICHIOAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN, AND ANY OTHER INTERESTED PERSONS: PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on January 10, 1995 commencing at 7M p.m. at the Rutland Charier Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road, Hastings, Michigan, as required under the provisions of the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance lor the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the Items to be considered at said public hearing Include, In brief, the tollowing: I.The proposed rezoning ot land in three areas ot the Township described as follows: Area A: property located at 6105 Chief Noonday Road and at 610 S. Whitmore Road (shown as Parcels 1 and 3 on the Area A Map) from the "C" Commercial District to the “C1" Commercial District. Also, property located at 606 S. Whitmore Road (shown as Parcel 2 on the Area A Map) from the "C” Commercial District to the “C3' Commercial District. The Area A property Is located in the SE 1/4 of Section 18 of the Township. Area B: property located at 4990 N. Middleville Road from the “C” Commercial District to the "C3" Commercial District (for Parcel 1 on the Area B Map) and to the “C4" Commercial District (for Parcel 2 on the Area B Map). The Area B property Is located In the SE 1/4 of Section 5 and the NW 1/4 of Section 4 of the Township. Area C: property located In Section 9 of the Township, primarily on the south side of Highway M-37, but partially north of M-37 (shown on the Area C Map as Parcels, 1,2,3, 4 and 5) from the “C" Commercial District to the “C4" Commercial District. The Area C property is located in the NE 1/4 of Section 9 of the Township. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes In the above mentioned proposed amendments at or following the public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance, Zoning Map, or Area Maps pertinent to the foregoing may examine a copy of the same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thursdays trom 9:00 a.m. to noon and on Fridays in December from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. end may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are Invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing Impaired and audio tapes of printed material being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or senrices should contact the Rutland Charier Township Clerk at the eddress or telephone number listed below. RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/PLANNING COMMISSION By: Dorothy Flint Secretary Rutland Charter Township Hall, 2461 Heath Road Hastings, Michigan 49056 (616) 946-21*4 �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15. 1994 LEGAL NOTICES: The real a«tu*e mortgage gNan by Barbara Jeon Ctnim a Nngla woman of N)0 Bandore Rood. Prolriavilla, Michigan to First of America Bonk Michigan. N.A.. dated September 6. 1990. record­ ed on September II. I990 in Libor 90S. Pago 226 in the Office of the Register of Deeds lor Barry Coun ty. Mschigan. to in default. The amount claimed to bo due thereon ot the dote of this notice, for prin­ cipal. tnleresl. foot, expenses and late charges Is the sum of Eighty-Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty -Ono and *2/100 Dollars (M2.Ml .67) and no ,-trocoedings hove be*n instituted to recover the debt now remaining secured by said mortgages or any part thereof NOW. THEREFORE notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of sale contained in said mor tgogos and the statutes in such cose made and pro­ vided. said mortgages will be foreclosed by sole of the promises described heroin ot public auction to the highest bidder, ot the south side of the Cour thouee. that being the place of holding the Circuit Court lor said County on January 19. 1995. at 2 00 p.m for the purpose of satisfying the amounts duo on said mortgage, together with interest, legal costs, statutory attorneys leas and also any taxes and insurance that said mortgagee doos pay on or prior to the dote of sale. The promisos to bo sold ot said sole ore situated in the Township of Prairieville. Barry County. State of Michigan and described as follows Part of the Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town I North Rango 10 West DoscHbod os Beginning at a point in the North East and West 1 /• Uno of said section which is South 0 Degrees 10 Minutes 33 Isconde East 13M 22 loot and East 430 00 foot hem the Northwest corner of said section 36. thence East 249.40 foot along the North East and West I/R lino of said section; thence South 0 Degrees 44 Mmutes 19 Seconds East 594.13 feet to a treverse hno dong IHffa Long Lake' thence South 60 Degrees 29 Minutes 21 Seconds West 257.Bl feet to the terminus of said Traverse lino thence North 0 Degrees 10 Minutes 33 Seconds West 6M S3 feet Parallel to the West lino of said section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of the Northerly 33 0 feet thereof os Benders Road Also subfoct to an easement for ingress and egress as described below This doscrip ion in­ dudes the land from the treverse line to ihe By Bruce R. Grubb Ms: Attorney HOWARD B HOWARD ATTORNEYS P C 107 West Michigan Avenue Suite 400 Kaiamaaeo . Michigan 49007-3996 ,416) M2 1483 ! Ann Landers rue rw waaj vt Hon. Richard M. Shuster RICHARD WEEDALL Plaintiff PAMELA WEEDALL Defendant STEPHANIE S. FEKKES (P43S49) Attorney for Defendant SIEGEL HUDSON GEE AND FISHER 607 N Broadway Hostings. Ml 49056 (616) 945 3495 At a session of said Court, hold in the Circuit Cour troom in the City of Hostings. Barry County Michigan, this 20th day of November. 1994 PRESENT Honorable Rkhard M. Shuster Circiut Court Judge This matter having come before the Court pur suant to the Notice of Default and Notice of Re­ quest lor Judgment and the Court being otherwise duly informed in the promises, now therefore. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that Richard Woodall. Plaintiff in the above entitled cause, m which Defendant seeks a Judgment of Dtvorce. shall filo on Answer er take other action permitted by law or Court Rulo on er before the day of December 19. 1994 by filing an Answer er other appropriate pleadings with the 5th Circuit Court. 220 W State St.. Hastings. Mschtgon 49096 and that should Defendant fall to take such action an Order will bo entered again st him lor the reitef ds man dad in the Complaint hied in this cause IT IS FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that o Hearing has boon set lor Thursday December 22 1994 at 2 30 p-m. in the Barry County Circuit Cour troom for the entry of the Judgment of Divorce IT tt FURTHER ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that a copy of this Order shall bo published once each wook in the Hastings Banner lor throe consecutive weeks and o proof of publication shall bo filed in this Court Richard M. Shuster Circuit Judge SIEGEL HUDSON. GEE 6 HUDSON 607 N Broadway Hastings Ml 49056 (616)949-3499 (12/19) Virgins only Dear Ann luutders: "Michael." age 25. and I were going together for three months. He is a virgin and doesn't believe in sex before marriage. I told him virginity was not important to me and admitted that I had had sex once to see what it was like. Michael made it clear as he drove me home that he believes sex before marriage is wrong and he was "disappointed" in me. He said goodb)c with tears in his eyes. He didn’t phone for two days, so I called him and left word on his answering machine. It's been five days, and I’ve heard nothing Ann. this guy is a prize, and I want him How can I get Michael to understand that sex ts just a part of life? I was never promiscuous, and I'm upset that even though I only had sex once, he is holding it against me. Tell him this is the 20th century, not the 18th - Portland. Maine Dear Port.: Michael knows what century it is. Thai's not the problem. He is looking for a virgin, and you don't qualify. Forget about this man. Even if you could get him to see you again, in his eyes, you have the proverbial scarlet letter on your forehead, and he would never let you forget it. Update disability taw Dear Am Landers: You recently printed a letter from a teacher who. with at hast 100 children in the hallway, witnessed a hitting, kicking, screaming tantrum thrown by a special-needs student who was assigned to a regular classroom. That letter brought up a dilemma for educators, especially principals I seriously doubt that anyone would disagree that a principal should keep the school safe by taking quick action and remov­ ing a violent student from class. But I wonder how many of your readers know that the violent child may be right back in class in 10 days. A federal taw called the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act was written 20 years ago to help special-needs children by making their experience in school as "nor­ mal’’ as possible. Today, this taw makes it virtually impossible to discipline or expel these children even if they become violent. Nor can they be expelled if they come to school with weapons. (12/29) Brin^ the heartland home ror the holidays. Christmas Time at HISTORIC BOWNE CENTER December 17, 19M • 4 pm to 9 pan The Bowne Cent-r Methodist Church will host the • LIVE NATIVITY” The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is up for review next year. We would like to update this law to ensure that ALL youngsters can be protected while they get an education. Principals need legal backing to keep violent students out of our classrooms. This may mean pulling violent special-needs children out of regular classes and placing them in self . untamed classrooms where they can gci intensive instruction from experienced teachers. If children are forced by law to endure out­ bursts and tantrums by their classmates, what messages arc we giving them0 It is not possi­ ble to learn in such a setting. We are educators, Ann, not bouncers. We don't like to kick students out of our schools, but the rights of the well-behaved must not be infringed on by the conduct of those students » ho create havoc. I hope you will print my tetter, and you may use my name -FrwdBrwwa, preoMrat NntioMl AaaecMrianof Ftemrntary School Principals, Boyertown, Pa. Dear Mr. Brown: Thank you for a tetter that millions of teachers, parents and students will applaud. 1 hope when the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act comes up for review, it will be updated to reflect today's needs. 'The Sarah. Plan and Tai Coiechon' bmgs the higNy ac darned award-wwwig KaBnark Hal of Fame story to fife in year own home. Cotecl al five intneateiy-deuied repicas! Arrest your own Dear Am Landen: 1 don't think I've ever seen this problem addressed in your column, and 1 hope you'll print my tetter. It is for all policemen who patrol the highways, especial­ ly st night You may be th: one who pulled my husband over last week. Or two months ago. Or last year. Yes, it was after midnight. Yea, maybe he was weaving a bit or driving a little too slow. Maybe you smelted alcohol on his breath or saw a buttle on the front scat. But you gave him a pass and let him go. Why? Because be is a fellow police officer. You pro­ bably call it "professional courtesy." I'm sure you meant well. This likable cop with the great smite and charming manner has a drinking problem. He caused me no end of worry, and we had some stormy sessions because of his boozing it up and insisting on driving white intoxicated. I am not sure how he is doing these days because 1 asked him to move out two months So the next time you pull over "one of your rwn," please remember your responsibility a a taw enforcement officer. By giving that repaired driver a pass, you may have prevented the crisis he needed in order to realize how much trouble he was in. 1 believe H is far better to get arrested for drunk driving than lo end up in the morgue. Please publish this tetter for the countless men in blue who will see themselves in your column today. I want my husband buck. -Aainjmim taN.Y. Dear Anon.: Here it is - not only for the men in blue, but also the women in law en­ forcement. who are asking themselves, "Could this be me?" — and — The Historical Society will have the MUSEUM open fo your browsing pleasure. Save young lives Rzfmhmmri will bt reread at the New Ladies Aide Hall directly behind the Church Cinder Pharmacy & Hallmark Shop Dear Am Landers: 1 am writing in the hope that, together, we can influence more Americans to protect our young children against infectious childhood diseases like polio and measles. Almost 2 million 2-year olds still need some shots to be properly immunized against GIFT WRAPPING ■ ■ ■ by ANNETTE Bring me your packages and I will do all the workl — Your Wrap or Mine! — Free Dekvery to the homebound wfflito Haringi City Lirnm Ajo 1 tAOAUO I Bring Ibbod in for a FttC handmade bowl SCHEDULE Principles of Accounting I Monday January 9 6:00 - 9:45 p.m. Principles of Management Wednesday January 4 600 - 9:25 p.m. C ollege Writing I Thursday January 5 600 - 9:25 p.m. To Register* Please Call 451-3511 or 1-300-632-9569 •To save $100 ask about our off-campus Adult Grant Program • » . - The holidays are just around the comer. Ann Landers’ new booklet. "A Collection of, hty Favorite Gems of the Day. ” is the perfeit | stocking staffer. Send $5 (this includes, postage and handling) to: Collection, do Ann t Landers, P.O. Bax 11562, Chicago. IU.i 60611-0562 fin Canada. $6) ( Copyright 19M Creators Syndicate, Inc. BOY, Bradley Thomas, bom at Pennock > Hoepital on Nov. 23 at 3:29 a.m. lo Doug and ‘ Mary Jbvett, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., 13U 1 oa. and 21 inches long. 6 GIRL, Sarah Louise, bom at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 23 at 11:07 a.m. to Harlan » and Barbra Scobey, Hastings, weighing 8 1 lbs., 12 on. and 21V6 inches long. .i GIRL, McKenzie Jane Hurni, bom at Spar-1 row Hospital, Lansing, on Nov. 24. 1994 at' 11:56 p.m. to Hal and Sam (Hickey) Hurni of Hoh, weighing 5 lbs., 12 tns. Grandparents are Shirley Hurni of Mason; Pat and Jim Saint Armour of Sunfidd; Bill Hktey of Frccpon. ' Sibling,: Brothers. Korey ud lo,. sixer. Bree 4 GntL. Shelby Lyim. born X Pennock ' IfcxpXal ox Nov 25 >3:55 p.m. lo Tracy and ' laaon Anderson. Lake CMrua. weighing 6 fea.. 6M toa. ami I9H inches loag. > T GIRL, Megan Marie, bom al Pennock Hospital, oa Nov. 25 at 3:01 p.m. to Shay and < Ed. Kidder. Nashville, weighing 8 fcs . 9U ‘ ozs. and 21 inches long. ■» BOY, Joshua Alien, bora al Pennock Hospital' oo Nov. 28 at 11:13 p.m. to Sara Jones and" John Zwerk, Clarksville, weighing 8 lbs . 3U ■ ozs. and 20K inches long. 4 BOY, Dylan Tyler, bora at Pennock Hospital on Nov. 25 at 1:02 p.m. to Marcia Dunnigan : and LeRoy Burstey, Woodland, weighing 8: lbs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Theodore Alan, bora at Pennock1 Hospital on Dec. 1 at 10.31 p.m. to Dr. and* Mrs. Christopher A. Tomczyk, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., 15U ozs. and 22 inches long. 945-9551 Classes at Hastings High School (Slowest South street) 4 What s the truth about pot, cocaine. LSD, PCP, crack. speed and downers* "The Lowdown on Dope” has up-to-the-minute in­ formation on drugs. Send a self-addressed. long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for S3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, c/o Ann Landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. 111. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $4.45.) 4 110 W. State Street. Hastings Add A Little Class To Your Night Life!! nine preventable diseases. As recently as three yean ago. a measles epidemic swept the country. Eighty children died, and thousands were hospitalized. These tragedies were preventable. Children need at least 11 shots before their second birthday. We cannot wail until they enroll in school to protect them. Il is during infancy that they are mosi vulnerable This means that health professionals must take every opportunity to vaccinate children during office visits and parents must take respon­ sibility for bringing in their children for shots. Parents should also keep a record of their children's immunizations and specifically ask the doctor if the shuts are up to dale. To boost our vaccination rates. President Clinton has launched the most ambitious im­ munization campaign in U.S. history We've teamed up with parents, doctors, public health officials, community leaden and the private sector to spread the message thr. children need all the shots recommended in the first• two yean of life. 1 urge your readers to gd the word out to • family, friends and neighbors Parents who ! don’t know where to go for shots, or which ? shots their baby needs, can caii our toll-free Z number. I-800-232-2522 For Spanish; speakers, the number is 1-800-232-0233.; Sincerely - Donna E. Shaiala, > secretary of health ‘ and human services,« Washington, D.C. J Dear Dmm Shntata: Thank you for help- J mg me save a lot of young lives today. ; Skilled Trades Positions Tyden Seal Company, a division of the Viking Corporation, located In Hastings, Michigan has Immediate openings for 1st and 2nd shift skilled trades. Applicants must be Certified Journeymen or have 8,000 documented hours in the trades of machine repair and toolmaker. Machine repair must have the ability to repair, rebuild and troubleshoot specially designed production machinery. Toolmakers must possess the ability to set, troubleshoot, recondition and build dies and production machinery. Wo offer top hourly rates plus a company funded benefit package Interested candi­ dates may apply In person at the Viking Corporation, 210 North Industrial Park Road or call 616-945-9501 An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F BOY, Chad Allan, bora at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 1 al 1:08 to Lisa nad Jerry Phelps,’ Shelbyville, weighing 7 lbs , 8 ozs. and 19Winches long. GIRL, Sara Lou Barber, bora at St. Mary’sn Hospital oo November 22.1994 at 11:19 a.m > Parents are Ross and Karen Barber of Mid- dtevilte Sara weighed 9 fos , 9 ozs. and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by • two brothers, Kirk and Bryce. BOY, James and Deborah McKinstry are pro- ; ud to announce the birth of their son, James Matthew McKinstry, bora oa Nov. 28, 1999^ at 5:41 p.m. at Butterworth Hospital,■' weighing 7 lbs., 11 ozs. and 19V6 inches long. > Proud gmdparems art Jim ud Jana t McKimtry. d 4 Tb» tlxOngi BANNER wataiw and ancowagM Mera to ttw - edtor aa a means of sapraesing an opinion or a point of «<a« on subject* 0* currenl general rtmsL Send Mara kK Lattan to tw Edfor AMtoga BANNER P.O. Bax B HaaMga, M 48058 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15, 1994 — Page 9 (Lake Odessa NEWS Rural schools through a teacher’s eyes By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Edna Flory who taught In many Rural Schools In Barry County. Berryville Rural School. The following artKlr was wnoen by Helen Skidmore Tucker aad icUs about her expenences whale teaching at the Barryviile School m 1947 She writes “I -vas u the Barryvdk School m 1947. This school was in Caattaon Township. District No. 7. The valuation of the district was around $143,050 The tax rate was 7 per­ cent and the school census was 25. The school board was Earl Tobias. Burr Fassett and riunert Latnrop “Now the war was over and the economy was on the upgrade My salary was $1 85 per month This was one of the highest salaries in the county . “The chikiren in Barrvville School were Stuart Day. Wendell Day. Alice Arnold Eaton. Dora Eaton. Maunce Eaton. Harfcy Eaton. Clair Fassett. Linda Fassett. Lots Fassett. Lee Fassett. Lyle Fasset. Gerry Gillett. Robert Gillett. Hubert Lathrop. Marteen Lathrop. Robert Lumbert. Raymond Lambert. Mary Lumbert. Ruth Lumbert. Zane Mead. Junior Miller. Robert Miller. Lou Ann Richardson. Manlyn Richardson. Char Tobias. Gertrude Tobias. Janet Tobias aad Jerry Tobi s. ■Barryviile School only had 25 bolted down seats When school Maned. 23 were fail. A few weeks laser a kaou'. came un the door. There wood Mrs Lurtoart wnh four more children Her two boys looked like yuungmen My heart stood still. What are they take? "WeU. I aeed not have worried. Her boys were not trouble makers but real gentlemen There were seats for the girls, but the boys had to s* at a table. It didn't bother them. “As always, my mam arna was with school wort. Each child must study and grow io the bat of their abilities At the same. time. 1 tried in making learning fun and school a hap­ py memory. "AH the years while teaching rand schools I had taken college classes every winter and moat summers ’The Barryviile School was neat and well kept We had etectnc lights and need only to un the heat on Our water still came from aa outside pump We healed the water oo top of the stove We had good maps, several die* tinaanrr aad good blackboards We still waited our hands m a wash basin and had piper towels. We were still Messed with two sturdy outside toilets. "lite teacher was the janitor, as usual. Each evening the papers had to be burned in the burning barrel I was careful to stay by it until they were all burned up. •*|p the winter, mothers took a kettle ot not rood, inc enuaren enjoyeo that The lunch buckets were lined up m the back of the room "AH of the children walked to school. Some were lucky to have a short walk. Others walked one mile, or a mile and a half. On those cold mornings the room had lo be warm became they were cold. A crowd could gather around the stove and talk. On other mornrags they would gather around my desk and 1 heard all of the rooming news "The children in this school worked and played together in harmony Ball games were their favorites In winner there were ail kinds of snow activates "One spring day we took our lunches and went to the woods for an outing They all found their own way of having fun 1 felt I was reapomibie for them so 1 kept watch as they played "te the spring. Mua Ardeen Decker was sent to our school from County Normal. She was to get some teaching experience in the field The children enjoytC her It was like havrag another student for me. aad I tried my beat io help her make it a good experience for her. “The Christmas program was our Mg event All of the children had a part, with the older children doing their plays The room was decors . 4 with crepe paper streamers and Christmas art work. “On the Mg night the little room was full of people After the program I’m sure the children were suing up the tree and wonder tag which package was them Suddenly we heard the tinkle of a sleigh bell outside of the door. In came Santa He spoke io the children aad me Then he went into hn story of the North Pole He had cleverly worked in the last name of every child He ended it with Tucker-er m My husband Maynard Tucker, had been Santa and he did a great job "Another fun time was when we par ticipased in the Nashville Amateur Contest We called our act "Barryviile Jamboree “ The children dressed m barn dance clothes They sang, told jokes, played a guitar and piano. Then they stepped off in a lively square fan nr. When the audience clapped, th- y real­ ly dressed it up. WeU... they received first place. Were they jubilant! We were asked lo give the same program for a 4-H gathering in Central Auditorium at Hastings. "This was another community that had pushed 4-H dubs. Boys and girts worked on projects and showed the finished projects at 4-H Achievement Dey. Lois and Gertrude, our eighth-grade girts, had had many years of sewing. The wool dresses they made that year looked like store bought dresses After all this time. 1 wonder if they still sew? "I must include a little about our dear Marteen She was one of the happiest and brightest little girts in the school. Polio had been ratting its ugly head for many yean, striking down people of all ages, but children were hit particularly hard. Marleen was a vic­ tim in 1950. It left her paralyzed, by her own grit aad will, she finished high school Then she learned to do income taxes. She developed a good business But in 1991 she had straggl­ ed long enough Dr Salk data I work fast enough to save this beautiful child "A school year goes slowly, but all at once the end is near. We plauned to go roller fitting m the morning of our last day. Then we came back lo school for lunch. After eating 1 had worked up a gradual mmj service for my big class of eighth-graders. It was a total surprise for them “Firtt we reviewed their school work and all of the successes. They were amused by the prophecy of what they would become We willed some of the good and some of the fun­ ny qualities to the seventh grade. They were given diplomas, passing them into the Nashville High School Each received a book as a gift from me. "1 consider a a Messing to end my rural school teaching at Barryviile I feel my work ended on a positive note, for which 1 am grateful. No more nual school doors opened for The following essay cm be found m part in the history of Assyria Rural Schools This was submined by Margie Strum Befl School The first schoolhouse built in Assyria Township stood oo Section No. 26. It was known as District No. I. It was a framed structure built in the year 1*44. It was named for Mary Beil Knapp, the daughter of George Knapp. "George Knapp, who worked in Battle Creek. 12 miles southwest of the Bell School, along wah his father-in-law. Hiram Tripp, (called “Big Tripp"). Joseph Blaisdell and John Elhs. that the school should have a bell. Mr. Knapp pure hared the bell in Battle Creek with the agreement that the school would be named after his daughter. Mary Bell Mr. Blaisdell's daughter wm to be the first teacher John Ellis is said to have remarked that the Indian Cemetery nearby also was to be named Bell, since Mary Bell Knapp was to do most of the cooking for the workmen at the site. "The school sue was located on the south section line of No. 26. just north of the creek, on the hill by the large spring. (Wing Road). There were few roads at the time (1844). John Blaisdell had settled in the township in 1837. John Ellis had arrived in Assyria Township in 1837 and built a store and ashery oo Section No. 12 and purchased land on Sections 22 and 23. He sawed the lumber for the new school and others helping to build the school included Stephen Raymond, Mathew Mulvaney. James and Russel Horton, among others Ou Section 25. near the large spring, where the main Indian colony was located, there were many children of school age. as well as many children from the families of settlers At first, there were tables and benches made of oak and walnut. In 1890 the building was remodeled and sided inside and out. New seats and desks were put in. one for each stu­ dent. These were made of maple. A new well was dug oa the northeast corner of the proper­ ty and a new belfry was built “Soon after the first school house was com­ pleted. a preacher from Bellevue came to the site looking for a place to give a sermon Big Tripp informed the prelrtteT that bogausc he had not come when tfafg was work tone done, there would be nd need for the free ser­ mon. However. John Ellis and Belcher AJiern gave the preacher the ir rousent lo hold worship meetings in the Bell School. "A funeral was held there for Joseph S. Blaisdell on March 12. 1848. and he was buried in the nearby Bell Cemetery “fa 1912. Miss Flory was the teacher and some of her pupils were Raymond South. Maynard Thompson. Maurice Mulvaney. Regina O'Toole. Ann Farley. Neil Brady and George Moore. In 1920-1921 Miss Marion Nash taught and Leo Dull taught the school from 1928 through 1931 Lucille Walker taught there in 1931-1932. Dr Luther West was the director. Maunce Muivany was moderator and Ernest Berry '<vas the treasurer JIj Beckner was hired 1932-1933 and Howard Wmg was made treasurer Neva King taught in 1934-35 and I-ucilte Walker was teacher ta 1935-1936. “White Dr Luther West was director (1931-1937). the outside door which faced the road was closed and a new door was added on the open facing the south onto the playground, which was felt to be much safer. “In 1936-1937. the Bell School was closed when u consolidated with the Bellevue School system. The children were bussed utto the new school. The teased area of the school land was reverted back lo the farm from which it had originally been a part of. The part of the school land which had been deeded to the district was sold on May 1. 1952. The school building is now a residence and still stands a remainder to those who attended school there once upon a time. Concerts and musical programs continue in Lakewood schools The junior high band pro­ gnun will be at the high school Friday night. Dec. 16. On Monday, the Woodland Elemen­ tary Christmas program also will be at the high school at 7 in the evening. Back to Friday the 16th, the Lakewood School Christmas program will be held at 7. At 3 on Sunday afternoon, the high school chorale will be held in the high school gym. Lake Odessa Village Council will meet Monday. Dec. 19 at 7:30. Drain Commis­ sioner John Bush will attend to talk about some water problems that involve farm land and adjacent to the village and the loth in Johnson's Second Addition, which receive the runoff from the farm land and a local industry. Mr. and Mxs. Marvin Shanks and daughter Mrs. Tom (Marsha) Hacker of Lansing met his brother, the Rev. Roger Shanks of Kansas, at the Grand Rapids airport last Friday and together they drove to Pickford to attend funeral services for the gentlemen’s mother. Mrs. Carleton (Flossie Rye) Shanks. 87. The Shanks family had lived in the Detroit area many years ago Thea the parental couple were in Ohio u. connection with Mr. Shanks' work with General Motors until retirement, when they moved to Arizona. The senior Mr. Shanks died in 1990. More recently. Mrs. Shanks moved lo Pickford to be near daughter Susan Rye and family. The roadside park oa M-43 between Clark and Saddlebag Lake roads was originally named Hilary Rye road­ side park in honor of one of Mrs. Shanks' near relatives, a longtime employee of the Michigan Highway Department. Ken and Connie Shanks also attended the Saturday forenoon funeral services Death came Dec. 4 toCart Andras. 86. of Okemos, who had been born in Hastings in 1908. He resided much of his working life in Lansing and retired to Prescott Valley Ariz. He had been an employee of the Kroger and Frito Lay companies. He is survived by three daughters of Okemos. Williamston and Hasten; great-grandchildren, and a sister Adah Reason of California. Services were at the Okemos Presbyterian Church. First Congregational Church will hold its annual Christmas Eve Advent service Satur­ day evening. Dec. 24. at 7 p.m. The public is invited to attend. The Peacock familv had their annual pre­ Christmas dinner Sunday at the Congrega­ tional Church. There were 59 of the family of the late I render Peacock and his wife. Reine. The children gathered around and sang "Hap­ py Birthday Jesus" and then everyone en­ joyed the potluck dinner. Santa and Snoopy arrived to pass out gifts. Thea a drawing was held for a tableful of gifts. The local people who attended were the mother. Reine, Keith and Helen Halter, Pete and Stay Carey. Roger and Deb Winkler with family and friend Enc Kufa of GnufaJUpfas; Tom and LoiT Peacocfa-Oick and Gayle Peacock Refae’s sisters Sr. Margaret. Shelia and William Mary Conway came from Conklin. Sarah White and fnend Scott Fennell of Grand Rapids Prom Hastings the guests were Larry and Dab Winkler aad sons. Bob Glasgow aaJ family. Joe Glasgow. Don Glasgow sad family, Laura Hughes and Kmesba, Mariam Glasgow. Keith and Sue Wmdes and family. Amy Glasgow and Carolyn Peacock came from Grand Rapids. Mark and Cathy Peacock and family of Ionia attended, as did the Clarksville families David and Shari Noyce and children. Diane Rub and children. Son Harry Peacock and wife Helen with girts came from Westphalia. John Glasgow of Kalamazoo wnh Atex and Abbat Waners of Bellevue finished the family list. The annual delivery of food boxes and bags Douglas Ray Colburn. Midland and Anika Nicole Riojas. Hastings. Douglas Brace Mesecar. Caledonia and Shannon Lea Herweyer. MiddleviUe. Brent Andrew Eggebratten, Lynwood, WA and Jennifer Lee Davis. Deteon. Howard Uno Lundquist. Hastings and Brenda Jean Lotz, Huttings D—el Garland Hooker. Dorr and Susan Renae Dolton. MiddleviUe. of gifts went smoothly on Saturday morning. There were many more workers who came from the Woodland Eagles' lodge, the Lake Odessa VFW. the Sunfield SPYS. the high school football team, the Clarksville Lions Club along with several pair* and individuals. In several instances, the recipients were not at home despite advance notice in area papers when the delivery would take place Some of the driven were willing to make a second at­ tempt to get the goods delivered. There were individual gifts for each child under age 12. Friends of the Lake Odessa Library provided Books for Babies kits for infants There were socks, winter hats aad mittens for children. New this year were frozen pumpkin pies for families of two or more and nutrition informa­ tion from the county extension services, especially geared to uses for surplus com­ modates. Meat certificates were issued for each family and they are spendable at cooperating merchants. Thus, a family can spend their meat money on har4rarger or chicken or whatever. The Lakewood Honor Socity had students who helped with wrapping on Friday, despite there being no school that day because of the snowfall. So the students were using their own free time rather than school time. Present plants are for members of Central United Methodist Church to be back in the sanctuary for services next Sunday. For the past two weeks, services have been held in Fellowship Hall, which serves very nicely. Piano n used for accompaniment for hymns and choral music. Plans are for the living nativity lo be held on the church lawn Friday night. Dec. 23. from 7 to 9. with the cast of characters changing several times during the evenfag. There will be al least four live animate. Thanks to Pm Seibel, the lighted nativity set has been insulted on the marquee after a lapse of a few years. The new house on Second Avenue just north of Fourth Street is totally enclosed. The tall arched windows on the front toward the east. The property was the longtime home of Lake Odessa’s centenarian. John Bower The afternoon circle of Central church's UMW uM had s luncheon meeting at the Cor­ ner Landing south of Ionia Monday. Eight The Lakewood Choral Society recently sang at the Detroit Renaissance Bal I Room to entertain the Michigan Farm Bureau at their diamond anniversary celebration dinner. Dur­ ing the program, each of the four military branches was honored with music identified with each. During each of these four numbers. Farm Bureau member who had served in that particular branch of the armed forces were asked to stand They served our country in time of need and came home to serve the country further by growing the food sluffs we all consume The Seer of the Shoreline (Jordan Lake, that tsj reports that overnight on Dec. 12, the take froze over. Uris is 10 days earlier than the average, despite the unseasonably warm days of November, this is not yet official since it might thaw briefly. The icing date is dependent on the ice remaining for the entire winter. In another water-related item, the news in the part week has been that the boring has been finished for a new rail road tunnel under the St Clair Riser to replace one dug a cen­ tury ago. The new tunnel was deemed necessary became of the increased height of today’s rail cars. Presently, the larger cars have to be ferried across the river which im­ pedes their fast travel from Chicago and points west to Toronto and Montreal. This Sanua-to-Port Huron tunnel is 1.1 mite long. The machine dubbed Excalibore required 13 months The tunnel is 31 feet high. Modern technology is a marvel. Chad Donald Poll. Middleville aad Rhonda Lynn Grochowaiski. Middleville. James Cameron Eye. Hastings and Peggy Sue Morri. Hastings Matthew Norman Scott. Hastings and Tracy Lynn Brighton. Hastings. William Paul Brower. Bellevue and Karolyn Jean Hackney. Hastings Steven Ronald Ford. Redkey, IN and Jane Switzer Cole, Portland. IN. SuMdaif, 25 Moeultuf., 26 QE&SCSb SaLtsdkuf, SeMdaf, jasuaiuf 1 Young models for fashion show Ashley Morgan. Lexy Rugg and Heather Wilcox model clothing during the Hastings chapter of the Jaycees fashion show Saturday morning at the Cinema theaters About 35 people attended the show, which included clothes from Fashion Bug and jewelry from Park Lane of Chicago jaMMOSif. 2 ^Bastings (Uitg Sift nd sound since 1816 31 �P»0« ’0 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15, 1994 Southeastern Elementary holds Christmas program Southeastern Elementary School held its annual Christmas program Thursday evening. The fifth grade classes of Jane Merritt, Cindy Wilcox and Beverly Baron performed a program of holiday songs and a Christmas skit. Here the children wish the audience a merry Ohnstmas Thq Chriemas program cotnddad with the poinsettia ptckt^i from th* schooTs ( parent-teacher organization's annual poinsettia aale. Here two PTO members ' getting the plants ready to bo picked up. The PTO sold 838 poinsettias this year. The money is used by the group to fund school assemblies, buy school supplies AAA hearing set for Jan. 11 The Michigan Comnuaaioa oa Services lo the Aling has announced that, as required by Scvnoo 305 of the Older Americas Act, it will hold a public hearing 10 reek input on the pro­ posed withdrawal of designation of Area Agencv oo Aging-Region m aa the official adnuantntive aad piannuig agency serving Barry. Branch. Calhoun. Kalamemo aad St. Joaeph counties The hasrisg ta M for Wrdarifaj, Jan. II, from I* »J*. la 2 p.m. b Aken Hal 02** Gull Road) aa the campos ot NnxaraO Cofcge b rabstnni, "Thia piblK hearing u aa opportunity for all imeresled pomes to voice an opinion about the ataby of Region III to plan for and adrmnarer scmcea »tbs region. Tba n not an isaae of whether services should be available." said Commrama Chairman Johaaoa. "If the deaignaboo of Regno m is withdrawn, another agency will be designated. Services will not be iMemqxnd.' The Commission on Services lo the Aging b cnaaadenag the wahdrawal of the designa­ tion of the agency pi lefty serving aa the Area Agency oa Agmg tecawe the agency's annual unplcmeaurion plan for fiscal year 19*5 was nor approved The state comnuaaion placed die Area Ageacy oa Agmg Regno III on probation eartier dm year for failure n meet aevcrel catena required by the alaae's operating sUviards for area agencies on •»»* Testimony will be limited lo three minuses per person Written leatanony can be tatami ted lo dm Commission until Ian 16. k should be addreaaed to: Michigan Comsmunn on Services lo the Agng. 10 Box 30026, Laua­ ns. MI 48909 Persons wnh dnabilmes needing accommodatnm for effective participation in this public hearing should contact Pamela Hall of the Office of Services n the Aging at (317) 373-9361 or (TDDx517)3734O96a least one week in advance lo request mobility, visual, hearing or other asrastance After the performance, the students and the audience partook of a feast of holiday treats Hee cookies and cake. Hastings TWP. to collect1 impact fee’ for landfill SMIT Writer Hastings Charter Township will lake In about SI 4.000 for its general fund with ao orrMnaoce change that was pat Into motion Monday The township is allowed by law to collect 10 cents a cubic yard on solid waste disposed of in all landfills located in the township that are open to the public Hastings Sanitary Service, the only licensed landfill in Barry County, is located in Hastings Township. By unanimous vote, the board approved a draft of an ordinance that would allow for the collection of the 'impact fee" and impose penalties for violation of the ordinsace Though officials do not have lo schedule public hearings rai the matter, they set aside April Scharphorn chosen TK DAR award winner April Scharphorn has been named the wmne> of this year 's Daughters of the American Revolution award for Thornappie Kellogg High School Principal Henry Dugan. who called the award “one of the greatest honors a sensor can achieve.*' said qualifications include patriotism, service, dependability and leadership The daugMer of David and Debbie Scharphora of 916 Bartow Lake. MiddleviUe. wa chosen by the faculty from a list of nomina­ tions. from the TK senior class She has a 3.9 grade point average of a poaubie 4.0, with majors m math. English and science Her minors are in accounting. Spanish and social science Scharphorn has been a cheerleader for four years, three on the varsity squad, has been a member of the National Honor Society for three years, now serving as treasurer; has had four years of band and two years with school musicals She also was class treasurer m her sophomore and junior yean, was named a Student of the Month as a freshman and a sophomore, was a Rotary Nominee this year and ran track as a freshman Outside of school. Scharphorn is a member of her church's youth group, the Love-Light church youth choir and was a "SWAT" (Stu- lan 9 at 7 p m. as a ume for the public to give opinions, with the regular monthly meeting to follow. "We usually read it al one meeting and OK it at the next.' said Trustee Ping Beckwith. The board wu in agreement oo setting a public bearing, with Supervisor Richard Thomas saying it was. 'so they can have their say. so they know (what's going on).' With the agreement to approve the coUection of the foe, the question of other regulation of the landTiII came up Clerk Bonnie Cnittenden said the advice from the township attorney, James Goulooae. was to avoid any attempt to set hours, limits of solid waste taken in or other mailers relating to the landfill operations. Barry County, which is also a "host" mnicipality. is negotiating a contract with City Management, which will cover the company’s operations. Thomas said, so the townthip would be wise to wait and Ke what they agree to. After that, be said, the Township Board members could negotiate with City Managemeni on areas they wanted io cover that were not handled in the agreement by the county. The ordinance calls for City Management to collect the 10-cent fee and pay the township on a quarterly basis. The money will go into the township's "Improvement Revolving Fund" in the general fund, where Review. The annual meeting to discuss road work in the coming year with the Barry County Road Commission will be Jan. 5 at 1 p.m. The board members will take a tour of their township and discuss what work will be done in the future by the Road Commission. The board also unanimously amended the budget in the amount of $2,275. U would be left to accumulate, Cnittenden skid. The penalty for violation of provisions of the ordinance would be a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more (han S500 or imprisonment in the county jail fix 90 days In other business, the board re-appointed John DeBrous, Russell Sarver and Edward Slocum to two-year terms oo the Board of Looking for Extra Cash? f? Hi* No. 94-21541* Estato of NHL H. BBAOY. Oucucoud Social Security No. 3*6-1041956 TO AU XTBfSTH) FWSONS Your tataeost tn the octato may bo barred or oHoctad by the April Scharphorn dent Witness Action Team) member. She has volunteered for the Red Cross, March of Dimes CROP Walk. Mel Trotter Mission and YMCA, and has attended a national young leaden, conference and Rotary Life Leadership Camp. She plans to attend Calvin College, major­ ing in math with a minor m science. The decadent. whoso losl known address was Arrowood Nursing Center, Bettie Crook. Ml died 11-30-94. An instrument dotad 9-9-75 has boon ad mined as the will erf the deceased. Creditors of tho docoasod are notified that oil dotom against tho ostato will bo forever barrod unless presented to the independent personal repreeentottve Willicm J. Brady. 23679 Church Rd.. Bowie Creek MU 49017, or to both the in­ dependent personal loptooentutine and tho Barry County probata Court. Hostings Michigan 49056 wrthkn 4 months of Iho data of publication of Ibis notice Notice is further ghron that <*e estate will bo thereafter assigned and dittrib-fed to the per­ sons entitled to it. WlNordl Mikesell (PI 7712) P.O. Bow JOB — 111 N. Bostwick Charlotte Ml 43813 (517)543-0300 (12/15) watch, as Class A seating is located in the nor­ theast and northwest portion of the Kellogg Arena, and Class B seating is reserved in the southeast and southweM sections of the facili­ ty. There is a limit of four tickets per transaction In addition, each wrestler quahfing for the finals in Class A and B will be allowed to pur­ chase two tickets, ensuring that family members will be able to attend the event Individual session tickets may be offered at the finals on a space-available basts. AU tickets for the Class C-D finals at the Battle Creek Central High School Fidl House will be sold on a walk-up basis the day competition begins, with an all-tournament general admis­ sion pass available for $12. The 1995 finals will take place March 10 and 11 m Battle Creek CM...945-9SS4 SUAnyM* FAST! Growing things are fragile. Growing children are twice fragile, IN BODY AND SPIRIT. Child abuse harms more than the body. It distorts the growth of the spirit. An act of child abuse resonates THE FUTURE. 8 INTO It VIOLATES POTENTIAL, CRIPPLES HOPE. SANCTIONS BITTERNESS. Growing children are fragile. Wrestling finals tickets on sale Tickets for the 1995 Michigan High School Athletic A&socition Class A & B Lower Peninsula Individual Wrestling Finals go on sale Tuesday (Dec 13) al the Kellogg Arena Bos Office in Battle ( reek and at Ticket Master outlets statewide All advance purchase tickets are for reserv­ ed seating for both days of the tournament, aad are priced at $20 cadi. Last year, the event came within 200 seats of being sold out before the competition began Parties wishing to purchase tickets are ad­ vised that tture ts a $2 service charge per ticket for orders placed at TicketMaster outlets, and orders placed by phone through TicketMaster will incur a service charge of $2.75 per ticket There is no service charge for tickets purchased on a walk-up basis at the Kellogg Arena Box Office Individuals should «iao indicate the class of action they wish to Th* studanta aang a number of holiday selections, indudmg "We Wish You a Merry Christmas,- "Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree,- and "Do You Hear What I Hear?- File No 94-21544-11 Esta'e of Loma Slocum. Social Security No. 377-30-2379 TO All INTERESTED PfBSONS Your intaroat in the ostato moy bo borrod or o* foctod by iho ioNowing: Tho docodont whose fost known address was 5696 Bodford Rd Hostings Mich 49506 dwd 12-3-94 An instrument dotad 7 23* hoa boon odmtttad oa tho will o< the deceased Credrton of the deceased are nohfiod toot aM down, against the ostato will bo forever barred unless prosontad ta the mdopondont per tonal roprosontatrvo. Norman Bos Sfocum 7577 SaddioboQ Lk Bd lake Odessa Ml 48849 or to ShZXfoptoMfont ptosonol repressive and tho Borry County Probate Court Hosting. Mi 49058 wHhin 4 months erf the date o» publication o< thia notice Notice is further given that the will bo thereafter assigned and distributed to the parsons entitled to it (12/15) I Our task is to nurture them. REPRINTED FROM TIME MAGAZINE This message brought to you by... Barry County Child Abuse Council A Barry County Unltad Way Aqtncy �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15. 1994 — Page 11 Al of the third grade tods at Central Elementary in Hastings worked on a unique Christmas ornament last week. Students in each class gathered many different edibles and ’constructed’ gingerbread houses Displaying the houses mads in Lisa Brown's dess are (front row, trom Mt) Krista Britten, Bntleny Mitchell. Leslie Brown. James Curtis. Nick Christenson. Megan McGandy, (second row) Amanda Rose. Charlie Heinrich. Brad Kidder. Casey Bolthouse, Sarah Reeser. Leah Wood, (third row) Sam Acker. Nicole Shaw, teacher Lisa Brown. Jessica LaPrairie, Jami Hayes and Sara Clark. Not shown are Brenda King, Kyle Madison. Daniel Hom and Jacob Armour Mary Larkin's students at Central Elementary learned that Christmas cards originated in England more than 150 years ago. and in Colonial America, Central Elementary 3rd cinnamon ornaments were part of Christmas celebrations Erica Davis, (front to back) Miquel Salazar. Brannigan Reaser and (back left) Sara Paine display the Christmas cards they designed grade students make gingerbread house LAKE ODESSA - Gladys Lillian Cowley. 95. at Lake Odessa passed away oa Sunday, December II. 1994 at the Eaton Manor in Chariotse. She was born oo December 5. 1199 in Nebraska, the daughter of Charles and Lillian Lanffekti She graduated as a Registered Nurse from Grace Hospital in Denit is 1924. She waked at Pontiac General Hosner.; lor several years. She was mimed lo FrrJ Albert Cowley oo luue 24, 1926 in Detron. He preceded her in death on November It, 19(1. Mrs Cowley lived in Oxford before moving io the Lake Odessa ana in 19(3. She wu also preceded in death by one daughter. Suuzanne Nash; two brothers, Roy Carta Langfeldi aad John Langfddt Surviving an two sons aad one daughter. F. William (BiD) Cowley of Lake Odessa. Davad Charles Cow ley of Lumsden. Canada and Sally Taylor of Glasgow. Kentucky; one aoo-w-law George Nash of Oxford. 12 grandchildren aad Several gnat-grandchtldnn. Memorial services will be held at a lam dale Burial win be in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa Arrangements wen made by Koops Funeral Cupel is Lake Odessa. Culminating their study of Christmas customs around the world, the third grade students at Central Elementary have made Christmas cards, which originated in England, paper wooden shoes from the Netherlands, woven Swedish heart baskets to represent Sweden, ’Gotfl Eyes’ from Mexico, cinnamon ornaments from Colonial America and gingerbread houses from Finland. Hare. Mary Larkin's class gathers around the table Hied with gingerbread houses that they bull Blood. \\hat I \<t\ Xnierican Should Know. In the study of Cinstmas traditions around the world. Mary Larkin's Central Elementary students found that in the country of Finland gingerbread bouses are a Christmas custom Shown with some ot their classmates houses and depiaymg their own are third graders Justin Forman ano Arma Trumble Legal Notice j • • : 1 Each year four million Americans depend on blood transfusions 2 The safeguards on the blood supply include conducting seven separate laboratory tests to screen out AIDS, hepatitis and other infectious agents, educating donors on transmissible diseases and encouraging at-nsk donors to disqualify themselves from nvmgbtood 3 Bkxxl banking is one of the most highly regulated areas in health care, governed by multiple federal and stale rules, laws, policies and regulations 4 As an alternative to blood transfusions, today a growing number of people benefit from autologous (self) transfusions 5 There is no nsk of AIDS or other infectious diseases when blood is donated as sterilized needles are never reused Bypita________ wvtvand cmavtu townsmp Dacorabor 7. 19*4 Regular Board meeting colled io order at 7 » pm All Board momben present Jeon Gallup and 15 rettdenf * Appointment! to the Board of Review. Appeals and Manning and Zoning approved Resofutro. on C TfC rotes adopted Reports on Treasurer and Zoning Adm received and placed an Me Vouchers tn the amount of SI2.f30.77 approved for payment Adjournment at 8:34 p.m Rospoctfulfy submitted Barbara Bedlord Oort. Anastod to by Robert M Edwards Supervisor (12/15) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Berry County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 13, 1994 are available in the County Clerk's office at 220 West State St.. Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Dog house straw to be given away Free straw for dog houses will be given away by volunteers of the Barry Coun­ ty Humane Society Saturday. Dec. 17. from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Barry County Animal Shelter. The shelter ts kxated at 825 W Apple in Hastings Low-cost wooden dog houses will also be available. For dogs who are outside for extended periods of time, it ts important to supply covered protection from the elements, with straw or old blankets for bedding Call the Humane Society at 852-9774 for alternative ar­ rangements The straw is available on a first-come, first-serve basis Winner of Lane Kendrick print told Casey Knoll is the winner of a signed print of a painting by Lane Kendrick The drawing was held during the artist's open house at Brand's Photographic Center in Hastings last week Kendr.ck, left, posed w«h Casey, her parents Barb and Dave Decker She also gave Casey some tps on her art work Read...The Hastings Banner EVERY WEEK...Subscribe, or get a copy at newstands around the county. �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 15. 1994 Hastings notches first cage win We never needed a win mere than we needed this one." said Huungs varsity coach Don Schils, after the Saxon win over Lakewood 48-43. Tuesday night. "It wasn't a pretty game, but it looks great to me." Neither team was able to open up any sig­ nificant lead through three quarters of the contest with the score standing at 35-35. with the final period yet to play. The Saxon defense, and some easy bas­ kets missed by Lakewood, kept the Vikings from scoring in the final quarter until there were 36 seconds left on the clock and Shane Richardson was able to sink a jumper. While l-akewood was in its drought, Saxon Mike Toburen was sinking six straight one-and-one attempts. Fred Jiles and Dan Sherry hit a pair of free throws and Ryan Gillons and Jason Fuller hit a field goal apiece Hastings also held the Vikings to Just three free throws in the quarter as the Saxon strategy, which had been "keep the game moving" switched to "take your time and look for the better shot." Neither team scored until 4:04 was left in the first and Hastings didn't score until Jim Robbe sank a long, three pointer with 2:24 left in the first period From then until the end of the first. Hastings ran up nine points, including a put back by Eric Sorenson which was still rolling around the rim as the buzzer sounded. Sorenson also had the Saxons' fir«t score in the second by sinking a free throw at 7:53. Then it was Hastings' turn to get their heels cooled. Lakewood's first field goal of the game came with 7:06 left in the first half on John Daniels' quick, turn-around jumper. The Vikings then ran off 10 unanswered points, including a trey by Blake Elsie at 4:32. Hastings didn't score again until Robbe bul­ lied his way along the baseline at 2:54 for two. By the end of the second. Lakewood had recouped its first-quarter deficit and led 19­ 17. Sloppy passes, lackadaisical ball move­ ment down the floor and merit al errors from both teams kept the Saxons and Vikings close through the third. "We had to make changes from the game plan we had earlier in the year." said Schils. "Ionia and Lakeview had us way over­ matched. but we knew Lakewood had • gap in bidt of their press and we took ad­ vantage of it." Gillons and Toburen were the lop scores for Hastings with 12 each and Robbe bad eight. Fuller was the top rebounder for the Saxons with five. Nick Tryon was the top scorer for the Vikings with 12. Blake Elsie and Daniels each had 10. Hastings made 14 of 36 tries at the basket and Lakewood sank 16 of 44. At the free throw line, the Saxons made 15 of 24 tries and the Vikes made five of eight, never get- Hastings No. 54 Jason FuBer jisl knows there is a basket up there somewhere, but Is trapped ix4h front and beck by Lakewood defenders. Delton edged by Galesburg-Augusta in basketball action, Tuesday A three-pointer u the buzzer sounder came without a foul and Delton lost to Galesburg Augusta 5O-J9. Tuesday night. The score had been knotted at 44 with 106 left io go in the contest when the Rams were able to sink a turn around jumpc: from just outside the arc. At the 48 second mark, the Panthers had come within one. However, in the final 30 seconds the Rama were able to put through three free throws for a four-point spread as time wound down "There were a kx of positives in the game for us." said DK coach Jim Hogoboom. "We were able to adjust our offense to defeat their press and they had lo adjust to us." Delton also took advantage of the bonus and overall hit 11 of 17 free throws to keep themselves in contention Galesburg made 14 of 23 free throws. The game started as a defensive game of strategy with Delton scoring four ia the first quarter and G-A putting up five. The Rams led at the break by three 20-17. Delton continued to play even in the third, but fell behind 34-30 and were down by as many as six. but came back to tie the ball game late Delton also showed more control when handling the ball, turning it over only 14 limes in the contest, while G-A had 19 turnovers "1 can't say enough about the defensive effort given by Chad Lyons and Gary Fisher. Hogoboom said. "When you can score in double figures against them, you know you've had a day." Fisher and Lyons were assigned to cover the Rams top scorer Brian Doulph. He ended with 12pomu Hitting in double figures for the Panthers were Casey Craft with 20. Ryan Vliek with 13. including three from long distance, and Fisher with 10. Craft had 16 of his 20 points in the second half and hit eight of nine free throws "It was an exciting game played at a very high intensity." Hogoboom said, and although I saw a lot of positives in the team, it was a difficult loss." Delton is 0-2 this season, losing to Mattawan last Friday night by a field goal The team has its home opener. Friday night versus Peimfield. Delton downs G-A in KVA wrestling opener The Delton varsity wrestling team got a pin ftu«n heavy-weight grappier Link Pape in the final match to give the Panthers a 30­ 27 win over Galesburg-Augusta. Tuesday night It was the opening dual for both teams in the Kalamazoo Valley Association Pape pinned his opponent in 48 seconds Also gening pins for the Panther matme^ were Dan Smith (185 lbs.) and James Vick­ ery (172) . Smith s pin came at the 1:53 point in the first round and Vickery's came at 1X». Winning by decision were Robert Isom (119) with a 12-5 victory and Steve Risner (126) who out lasted his opponent 15-13. The team defeated Ludington, but lost to Tn-county. Big Rapxls and Sparta, in a fiveteam dual. Saturday Pape was the top grappier for the Panthers with three wins, all by pins and one loss Joe Darnels (134) had three wins for Del­ ton with a 44-second pin over ths Ludington opponent a 13-5 major decision over Sparta and a 9-6 decision over Tri-County. Isom won three matches, two by fall and one by forfeit Garrett Stampfler (112) and Smith both had two wins Sta^npflcr had a fall and a technical fall and Smith a pair of falls to their credit. Also winning by pins for the Panthers were Vickery, and James Sibbersou (215). Other winners on die day were Risner with a 15-1 win and Rob Tack with a forfeit win. The Delton nutmen will be at Mid­ dleville. tonight. ojarairme SPORTS Hastings No. 50 Jim Robbe fits the first field goal of the game with this three pointer swishing through at 2 24 of the first quarter mthewti over Lakewood 48-43. ,j <1 «4 ting into the bonus. Hastings is now 1-2 overall and 0-1 in the Twin Valley. The team travels to Marshall Friday night (Dec. 16). Lakewood is 1-1 overall and 0-0 in the Capital Circuit. The Vikings will be at Okemos Friday night to open its league competition In the junior varsity game. Lakewood fell behind r>-4 after the first eight minutes, then outscored the junior Saxons 33-13 over the next two periods to score a 48-34 victory. " Mark Johnson was the top point getter for the Vikings with 12. Kyle Pohja was tops for Hastings with 10. * Lakewood hit eight of 14 free throws and ' ■ Hastings made 10 of 25 attempts. Lakewood also won the freshmen game * by a 67-49 tally. Hastings wins Ionia Wrestling Tournament Hasunp look first place overill and had four tournament eftangWaia. Saturday al the iuoia Wrestling Tournament The Saxon matmen finished with 162.5 points, followed by Carson City-Crystal with 145. Portland with 135-5. Ionia's A team with 122. Clinton with 99. Chippawa Hills with 71.5. Ottawa Hills with 6«. West Catholic with 59 and Ionia B team with 10. Finishing first for Hastings in the tournament were: Craig Bowen (134 pounds). Cole Bowen (151). Kris Javor (115) the finals outlasted his opponent 9-4. Tai ing second for the Saxons was Chris Aller (142) who woo two and lost one. Fuishing third for Hastings was Ryan Rud.* (100) at 1-1, Mike Opoiski (126) at 3-1 art Matt MacKenzie (160) at 3-1. Jamie James (172) had the lone fourth place for the Saxons with a 2-2 record at the . tournament. "We found some areas we need to work on." said Furrow, "but this was a great way r to begin the season." and Sparky Weedall (Hwt). 1 was wry pleased with the tournament win and lo have four charqtions..." said Coach David Fixtow "Cole Kris and Sparky pinned all of their oppooenti (and) for Kris, this was his first-ever tournament win He had been seeded second " Craig Bowen was seeded thud and won his first two matches by way of pin and tn YMCA Youth Council’s Mens Basketball CUww W-L Iron Heads........................................................... 1-1 Ag Boys................................................................1-1 Union Bank ..................................................... 1-1 Riverbend...... ......................................................1-1 Carts Market...... ................................................1-1 Carpenter's Plumbing....................................... 1-1 A Logue Petersons ..........................................................2-0 NAC...................................................................... 1-0 Blairs Landscaping............................................1-1 Hamiltons Examting...................................0-1 ISG....................................................................... 0-2 YMCA Volleyball champs The YMCA A League Champions, sponsored by Bob's Gun and Tackle were (first row from left): Laurie LeNot. Sheila Morway and Kathy Daknan Second row: Sue Owen and Deb WMams. \5sslng from photo Is Shegy Hook. Brenda Morgan and Kelly Yoder B League: Mtaror Hearing Aid Center......................................... 2-0 Larry Poll Realty...............................................1-0 Viking................................................................... 1-1 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-2 Pennock Hospital................. ........................ 0-2 B League: Major Clearview Professional....................................1-0 Lakewood Merchants....................................... 1-0 Hastings Merchants......................................... 0-1 Bosley Pharmacy.............................................. 0-1 Results C Ixague — Union Bank 26 vs. Carls Market 42; Carpenter Plumbing 45 vs. Ag Boys 30; Iron Heads 28 vs. Riverbend 42. B Minor League — H- tings Drill Team 42 vs. Hearing Aid Center ‘0; Pennock Hospital 40 vs Vikmg 49 B Major League — Didn't play. A League - Blairs Landscaping 65 vs NAC 66. Peterson 61 vs ISG 57. The YMCA B League Champions, the Snider Satellrttes are (first row from left). Tina Eaton Tami Miller. Keky Kurr. Mndy Moore and Laurie Pettengill Second row: Rosalyn Snider. Pam Sanders. Lucy Pennock. Charlene Bird and Evelyn Bird. ' Missing trom photo is Mlssie Poiakovich • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 15, 1994 — Page 13 ‘They think they can be on top of the KVA’ says DK volleyball coach "I don't see any real weak spots on our team this year." said Delton >arsiiy volley­ ball coach Rene Slighter. We have a good starting line up and i good bench which makes us much improved over last year " Last season the Panthers were the cellar dwellers in the Kalama/ixi Valley Associa­ tion but Stigiher feels this season will be di I ferent for her team. "We are much more improved, and I think the girls think they can win more because they are working harder and blending their talents." Ute second-year vanity coach said. They love this spun and support each other on the floor and are mends off ihe court." Stopper also coaclx J junior vanity volley­ ball for four yean Stopper said the Kruors are leading the team with their dedicatioo bleeding over to the juniors She is assisted by Kelli Vallier Vallier played volleyball at Kalamazoo Valley College Return: ag seniors on the learn are Sam Hudson. 1-tnduy Mercer and Amy Cook. Returning juniors are Sam lantinga. Kale Matteson and Jill Campbell. All are retum- and l-antinga were chosen as honorable mention in the KVA. The four who graduated from last year's icam are Elaine Allen, Brandl Knauss, Becky Downs and Marta Noto. The new players on the vanity squad In­ clude Jean Finney. Nicole Moss. Marin Norioo. RaNae Trantham and Jem Botrdo "Our junior setters. Bourdo and Tbamham are doing outstanding," rhe said, "and our hitters Hudson, Lantinga and Cook are tuning much harder than they were a year •go." Stopper said Ute offenre win look a Mt different from last year, one becaum ot the better Kiting being done in the front line and two because ot the better bitting. She also said the bench will hr able to come in at a crucial time and keep the Lady Panthers in the game. 'If we have a weakness, it will be om lack ot winning experience, bat oar biggest strengths are that we play as a learn first and hit hard second. Delton begins its reason at Gull Lake, Saturday and have its home opener Jan. 4. Members of tw Delton varsity votteybM team Indude (Urst row from left): Sam Lantinga, Sam Hudson, Kale Matteson, Amy Cook and Lindsay Mercer. Second row: Jenl Bourdo, Nicole Moss Jean Finney, Metin Norton and J8I Campbell Misdno from photo Is RaNea Trantham. ' c« approves changes in wresWng classification and tournament fonnat Wednesday P.M. Varney's Stables 3654-1954; Hair Care Cesaer 3654-1954; HAS Machine 35-21; Fnendh Home Parties 3254-2354; Mace’s Hi. 3044-2554; Eye and Em Spec 30-26. Misfits 2654-2954; Nashville Chiropractic 23-33; Valley Realty 15-41; Lifestyles 1454-4154. High Gauses and Series - K. Jurfinf 233-563; K Becker 193-529. T. Chmropber 200-494; E. Mesecar 195-4116; L. Yoder 189-482; V Markley 164-464; S. Bnmmer 161-450. P Casdeberrv 165-444. D Bunts 164-431; B Vrogindewey 145-419; B Norns 171-435; J Doster 146-396; L Johnson 166-410; P. Frederickson 157-408; D. Brewer 149-376; L. Elliston 190; S. Drake ISO. D Moore 163; N Varney 173; B Estep 146; B S-.iah 157; B High 447; R Kuempel 368; E Hammomree 433 Senior < Uixews Woodmansee 43-13; Nash 42-14; Kuempel 3354-2254; D Hall 33-23; Ludescher 3234-2315; Otis 32-24; Brodock 30-26; Friend 28-28; Schlat hier 28-28; Brewer 27-29; Keeler 26-30; Mojcoulis 26-30; Beckwuh 24-32; Jessck 22-34; M Hall 21-35; Snyder 21-35; Kasmsky 20-36; N Hall 19-37. Ladies Good Game - S Pennington 160; B. Marer 163; D Keeler 128; D Brewer 160; E. Mesecar 196. B Vrogindewey 150-.R. Kuempel 148. Mem Good Game - 1 Mercer 152: G. Jearek 190; J. Kasinskv 184. A Brewer 172; B. Ludescher 167; D Hall 195. B Phillips Ilk R. ScNadner 178; C Haywood 186 J. Beckwith had a tnplicsse 122. Snndas Night Mixed Freemans 3554-2054; Alley Cats 3444-2144. Fearsome 4 34-22; B.S.era 33-23; Diehards 3254-2355; H C L 32-24; Friends 30-26; Tasmaaum's 28-24; Misfits 28-28; rt)----------- 27-29; Load Hogs 27-29. Holey Rotten 26-30. Really Rouem 24-32. Rookies 2354-3254 Hooter Crew 23-29; Undecided 23-33; 9 A a Wiggle 22-34; Beginner. 16-36. Waenem High Series and Games - D Snyder 205-555. L. Barnum 188-508; K Sul fin 185-503; M Snvder 176-490; L Davis 178-477; M. Hodges 162-416; D Krallman 149-416; S Sanborn 178; N. Taylor 173; M. Bnggs 171; D Snyder 164; D. Lambeth 159; M. Bowman 149; L Friend 130. Mem High Series and Games - J. Bar mm 234-630; S Sanborn 212-588; R. Fay 234-573; R Little 226-555; J. Kohler 212- 552, B Reno 190-535 D McCluriin 213-531; R Bowman 188-520; W Fnend 173-510. R Craven 202 508; R Snyder III L88-5O7. I Smithy 180-492; J. Woody >90-482; E Gates 143-370. G Snyder 193; S Krallman 178; R Snyder II 178; M Freeman 168 Tuesday Mixed Country Bumpkins 38-22; Consumer? Concrete 37-23, MasonDavo Line 32-28; Pin Steken 31-29; Lil Demons 30-30; Woodraamec Construction 29-35. Gilloas Construc­ ts 29-31. Tboraapple Lake Trading Post 29-31; Nerl'i Printing 28-32; Black Sheep *37. T Mens High Games A Series D. Gillooa 159-399; P Scobey 214; M Guy 87-554, A Nicholi 179; K. Keller 504; B. BUix 191; G. Snyder 191; G Haure 214. Womens High Games & Series B Wilkins 541; F. Ruthniff 185; C Reed pS5; L Blakely 458 Bowlerettes r Carbon Center Ex 34-22; Ken: Oil 32-34; Hecker Im. 30-26; Dorothy's 29-27; D. J. Ekctnc 2054-3544; Bennett Ind 1854-3744. Gaod Career A Series: F Fowler 155. T Elloxon 157. W O'Dell 134; P Bonen 178439. B Hathaway 173; G Olis 155; S. Merrill 178; M. Dull 164-445; S. Drake 151; B. Maker 168; M Garber 181; T Christopher 202-579. Mchetob 37-19; TM Laura 34-22; Huungx Bowl Surer! 31-25; Ginbuchs 29-27. Haruler Tourx 28-28; Three Paua Tack 28-28; Rowdie Girta 28-28; Jo'i Book keeping 27-29; Unique Waxhtub Duo 26-30; Mr Bruces 24-32; Outward Appearance A. IWI 165; B. Howes 151; P. Herrington 131; D Snyder 172; M. Meehin 135; M. Mason 155 173-466; J Mercer 111-488; M. Wieland 176487; J Kasinsky 163-456. R Shapiey 192-532; M. Kill 150-457. 4H's 34-22 PGH 32-20; Who s Next 32-24; Mm Toy's 27-29; Ware To Be's 26-28; Suks 2 Be U 2454 3144: Rebels2344-3244; CAM 23-33. Large 172; N. Lambert 147; 194-515; A. Redman 126; T. Redman 148: B. McDonald 120 man 177; B. Redman 176; 1. McDonald 148; Rym 213; T. Burch 201-551; K Greenfield 170; I. Kohler 199-537; D. Kennan Jr. 158. Hummers 37-19; Slow Pokes 3214-2354; Holings Bowl 31-25; Leftovers 30-26; Varneys 2954-2654; Nhe-N-Gales 2754-2854; Thooi^iple trading Post 27-29; Question Marta 27-29; Boaleys 27-29; Algonquin Farm 25-31; Valley Realty 24-32; LeHarvc 14544154. Good Games and Series — S. Salazar 130-325; S. Dryer I&5-427; 1. Ruthruft 160-419. B Bodo 91-254; M Atkinson 173-478. S. Mogg 161-454; P Godbev lS7-464> F. dtothruff JPMbk O. Olkaa 143-404; P Fisher I7M73; O Scobey 142-410; I. Seeber .59-388; T. Teixeira 149. In a break from how the Michigan High School Athletic Association traditionally has classified member schools for tournament competition, wrestling will be broken into ns fall meeting. Dec. 6, in Detroit. The council's action will take the 430-plus schools which sponsor wrestling and break for tournament classification purposes. Among the effects of the move will be more case in managing individual district tour­ naments, and the opportunity for 416 student- individual tournament. "Some of our district tournaments had grown lo nearly 20 schools, and had become very unattractive and difficult for local schools lo host." said John E. "Jack" Roberts, MHSAA executive director. "This move will reduce the number of schools in an average district to 13 or 14. In addition, this lion. where they may have been unable to do that in the three-class format." The four classifications will be recognized as divisions, with Division 1 for the schools of the schools of smallest e&roilment. For the Upper Peninsula schools, an open-class in­ dividual tournament will continue. The four divisions will also be in effect for schools in The council alao selected the recentlyrenovated Read Field House as Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo as the site for two of the divisions in the Lower Penin the 1996 finah. Dtviaiom m and IV win have the opportunrty at Read Field House, which seatt approxhnmely 5.800 tpecators in its new basketball configuration, ahd should accom­ modate at least 5.500 fam for wrestling Roberts added that the team finals will re­ main at the Kellogg Arena, and that The travel expeaaes for the schools participating in 140; B Moore 153; B Sexion 137; J Lewis 161; N Moucoulis 116 GET YOUR COPIES of Hastings 83.111161* at any of these area locations In Hastings — In MiddleviUe Gun Lake — Bosley Pharmacy Thomapple Lake Trading Post Cappon Oil Felpausch XPRESS Country Pantry D.J. Electric Plumb's Felpausch Cinder Pharmacy Penn Nook Gifts R & J's Superette Tom’s Grocery Northview Grocery Granny’s General Store Day by Day Hook’s Drugs Mason-Davis Line Admiral Ship Store Goodenough’s Goodies United Gas Station (W. 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A no contest plea is similar to a guilty plea in that a conviction can be entered, but the plea is not an xlmission of guilt in any other coun matter. Hathaway reportedly pleaded no contest to the charge to avoid civil liability In exchange for his pica, the Barry County Prosecutor s Office agreed to drop a count of third-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. The prosecutor also agreed to drop two -ounts of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Hathaway Those counts are high court misdemeanors punishable by up to two years in prison or a $500 fine, or both A charge that Hathaway is a habitual offender also will be dropped Sentencing was scheduled for Jan. 5. 1995 In other recent court business: • A 45-year-old Shelbyville man convicted of having sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl in July was sentenced to 12 months tn jail and five years of probation. Michael A. Poteet also was ordered to pay for any counseling the victim might need and $2.500 in fines and com. Poteet pleaded guilty in November to a charge of fourth-degree criminal sexual conduct as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutors office In exchange, the prosecutor agreed lo drop a charge of second-degree criminal sexual conduct pending against Poteet. • A 35-year-old Battie Creek man accused of possessing cocaine and being a habitual offender stood mute ’o the charges against him Nut guilty pleas were entered on Steve O. Marshall * behalf Marshall is charged with possessing less than 25 grams of cocaine, a felony that carries a maximum sentence of four yean in prison or a $25,000 fine, or both. He also faces a count of driving with a license that was suspended for failing to COURT NEWS: answer a citatlo'i. That is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both Marshall is accused of being a habitual offendt r. fourth offense, which could raise the maximum sentences on the other charges to 15 years in prison. A pre-trial was set for Dec. 29. • A Feb. 27 trial was set for a 32-year-oid Delton man accused of possessing marijuana. A Feb. 16 final pre-trial was also Accused bank robber arraigned J-Ad Graphics New Service A 43-year-old Bittie Creek man accrued of robbing two banks in Allegan and Barry counties was arraigned Monday In United Slates Disrtct Coun in Grand Rapids David M Atny pleaded not guilty to two federal counts ot bank robbery, said official, al the U.S. District Attorney s Office Amy is being held without bond pending lite outcome of the case, they said A pre trial conference will be held within two weeks. Amy is one of two men accused of robbing the United Bank branch oo Patterson Road al Gun Lake Oct 17. and the Nashville Branch of the Hastings City Bank two weeks earlier, on Oct. 4. The other man. Jeffrey Scott Travis, 35. of Battle Creek, formerly of Hastings, also was charged with tiro federal counts of bank robbery. He pleaded guilty Nov. 28 la U.S. District Com to one of the counts as pan of a plea agreement with the district attorney', office, officials said. In exchange for his plea, authorities said. Ibe ocher robbery charge will be dtatmssed. Travis also agreed to cooperate with the government in its investigation into the robberies, officials said. rie is bang nad without bond pending ms sentencing. which was set for Feb. 16. BUYING OLD postcartL, large on. Phone 616-904094 \nitqttr\ COMPLETELY FURN­ ISHED: OUa Mobile Home. 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Hunsberger stood mute to the charges in November and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf • An 18-year-old Martin man accused of stealing firearms from an Orangeville Township home in September stood mute to the charge A not guilty plea was entered on Casey L. Vandcrplocg s behalf. Vandcrploeg is charged with larceny in a building, a felony punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. A Jan. 5 pre-trial has been scheduled for him. • A Feb. 27 trial was scheduled for a 42year-old Middleville man accused of possessing stolen work tools, a heater and a moped in September A Feb. 16 final pre-trial was also set for Carl D. Foster Foster is charged with receiving and concealing more than $100 in stolen property, a felony punishable by up lo five yean in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. Foster stood mute to the charge in November and a not guilty plea was entered on Ms behalf. • Four area teenagers stood mute to charges they stole more than 3.000 pounds of aluminum in August. Not guilty pleas were entered on behalf of Keenan S. Rudesill. 17. of Hastings, Richard L Preston II. 17. of Hastings. Jesse G. Koan. It. of Nashville, and Chad A. Rabideau, 18. of Hastings All four teens are charged with larceny ova $100. punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, and receiving and concealing more than SI00 of stolen aluminum, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both A Jan. 5 pre-trial was scheduled • A Jan. 23 trial was scheduled for an 18year-old Plainwell man accused of resisting state police troopers in Octoba and being a habitual offender. A Jan. 12 final pre-trial was also set for Nathaniel J. Pallett Pallett is charged with resisting and obstructing police, a high court misdemeanor punishable by up to two years in prison or a $1,000 fine. He also faces a charge he is a habitual offender, second offense, which could raise the penalties on the resisting charge by oneand-one-half times. Pallett stood mute to the charges in Novcmba. and not guilty pleas were entered oo his behalf • A 26-year-old Plainwell woman convicted of attempted welfare fraud was sentenced to 12 mon’hs in jail and three not an unusual one. in that she had succumbed to the "seduction” of the state's welfare program. Bloombag's attorney. Sidney Long, told the court that Bloombag got herself into a bad situation, but has tried to correct it. She has changed ha lifestyle, he said, and has gone back to work. Although Bloombag is on a limited income, with her family's support. Long does not think she will have any trouble paying the restitution, he said. Bloomberg pleaded guilty in Octoba to a charge of attempted welfare fraud as pan of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop charge* Bloombag fraudulently received more than $500 in aid that she was not entitled to. and that she received more than $500 she was not entitled to by failing to inform the Barry County Department of Social Services of other income. Bloomberg told the court during ha plea that in the fall of 1992 and the spring of 1993, ba boyfriend was living with ha and was working. Shelbyville man stands mute in boating death J-Arf Graphics News Service A 28-year-old Shelbyville man accused of killing a 14-year-old Wayland girl in a fatal boat-jet ski accident July 4 oo Gun Lake stood mute to the charges against him during his arraignment Thursday in Barry County Circuit Court. Not guilty pleas were entaed on behalf of Robert G. Tilson He is charged with causing Kalene A. Reahm's death while operating a boat unda the influence of alcohol, a felony punishable by up to 15 years in prison or a $2,500 to $10,000 fine, or both. Tilson also face* a leaser count of accidentally causing Reahm's death while opaating his boat with an unlawful blood alcohol level. That charge it a high court misdemeanor, punishable by up to two years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. A Jan. 12 pre-trial was scheduled for Tilson. Deputies who investigated the accident said Reahm was riding ba Jet ski about 100 feet from docks on the northwest part of the lake when the jet ski collided with Tilson's 24-foot Mirage motorboat. The motorboat ran over the jet ski and "scrunched” it down into the wata, police said. The buoyancy of the jet ski pulled it up from unda the boat, deputies said. Reahm was thrown out of ba life jacket during the collision and got caught up in the motor boat’s propellers, they said. Wayland and Thornapple Township ambulance crews were called to the scene, as was an aeromed helicopta from the Blodgett Manorial Medical Center in Grand Rapids. Reahm was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident, boweva. No one else was reported injured in the accident. POLICE BEAT: Rural storage unit* ransacked PRARIEVILLE TWP. — Thieves broke into 13 units al a storage complex on Dosta Road last week. Barry County Sheriffs deputies report. The break-ins reportedly occurred between 9:30 p.m. Sunday. Dec. 4, and 5 p.m. the next day. The only item taken in the break-ins was an $80 stereo, deputies said. Dowling teen hurt in car-tree crash JOHNSTOWN TWP. — A Dowling teeniger was hun when his car collided with a tree off Lacey Road Friday, report troopers al Ibe Michigan Suae Police poa to Haatiogs. John P. Pillar. 19. ot 9511 Bedford Road, was driving weal on Lacey near Schreiner Road at 11 SC.jn. when he croaaed the center line, over corrected the steering and ran off the roadway, tatting a tree, troopers said. Hilar, who was not wearing a aeal belt, was taken to the Battle Creek Health System's Community Hospital, where he was listed in fair condition Wednesday afternoon. He waa ticketed for driving loo fast for conditions, troopers said. Safe stolen from Assyria home ASSYRIA TWP. — A $1,400 safe stolen from a Brady Road home Sunday was recovered by Battle Oeek police the same day. said deputies at (be Barry County Sheriff, Department The ufe, which contained personal papers and $1 JOO in cart and travelers' checks, was taken from the home between 5 and 8 p.m.. deputies said. Battle Creek officer, reportedly found the safe in the back ot a vehicle while they were investigating another cotnplaini Woman, teen hurt in 2-car crash WOODLAND TWP. — A two-vehicle crash at the intersection ot Velle and Brown roads Sunday injured a Hasting, woman and a Mulliken teenager, said troopers at the Mtrtrtgro State Police post in Hawing. Dianne K. Hildreth. 42. ot 1530 S Hanover, was beading routh on Velle at 2 pjn. when rte slopped at the intersection, then pulled out in front ot an east bound pickup truck driven by Heather E Kauffman. 19. police said. Hildreth s car was pushed backward into the ditch by the collision, troop <s said. GAYLORD: TEN BEAUTI­ FUL ACRES with gravel mod and eieetricity Ideal aetth* for building or hunting and caoping. $13,500, $500 down $165/mo. on a 11« land contract Survey and tide msurance provided. Also 35 seres $34,900. Northern Land CtMfMoy 140046S-311I Htihim Kauffman', Buck slid imo the ditch and rolled over two times Troopers said Hildreth did not anticipate Kauffman's speed when she pilled out. Both women were bun m the crash and were taken to Pennock Hospital. Their conditions were not available at press time Hildreth was ticketed for failing lo yield, police Mid. Nashville woman hurt in rear-end crash CASTLETON TWP. — An 80-year-old Nashville resident was injured Dec. 1 in a rear­ end crash oo M-79 near Morgan Road, said deputies at the Barry County Sheriff's sf /1 tt t \ Department Frances C. Berna. at6405 Tbomappte Lake Road, was riding west in scar at 2:15 p.m with Marilyn J Lawrence. 57. of 587 1/2 Thornapple Lake Road. Nashville, when Lawrence began to slow the car because there was a donkey near the road, deputies said. Lawrence', car wa, then hit from behind by a pickup truck driven by Sidney A. Green. BONANZA DRYWALL: Hangmg A finishing speoatist Insured A guaranteed work. CaD journeyman Brian Slade. 374-4331___________________ 47. of 255 Fuller Street. Nashville, police said. Berna was taken to Pennock Hoapital. Berea , condition wa, not available a press lime HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! •Horne and income pmperty*Deb< couaolidation •Tamed down? problem credit? We can help’’Fast, easy - Call 24 hoars AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1 tTI Tfl mi Free consultation.____________ Charlotte teen's car strikes tree WOODLAND TWP. — A Charlotte teenager was injured Sunday when he lost control of hu car oo Corns Grove Road and hit a tree, repori stale police ■ the Hastings port Matthew L. Steward. 18. was heading west on Com Grove near M-66 at 11:30 a m. when be lost control of the car. bit an embankment, vaulted through the air and hit a tree, trooper, Mid. Steward, who was not wearing a seal belt, was treated al the scene by l-akewood Volunteer Ambulance personnel, but refused lo be taken to a hoapital. He was ticketed for driving loo fast for conditions, police said. 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Craft was driving north on M-43 near Stevens Trail at 4:15 a.m. when he came to some curves and went off the right side of the road, hitting several trees, said troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. They said Craft probably fell asleep He reportedly was not wearing a seat belt. � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-12-22.pdf bd12c2be447815f89caf10e10b7e7be5 PDF Text Text Cold shooting dooms Delton County surveyor wants pay, benefits Schools have holiday events SeePage 10 See Plage 2 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 12/30/99 Hastings tiBlicLiWar, C-3 HASTINGS PUBIIC I'.ERAKV ANNER 121 s CHLUCH St 121 S.Oxrch St. Hastings. Ml I9obe OASTINGS THURSDAY. DECEMBER 22. ISM VOLUME 140. NO. 45 PRICE 25* Schools to ask for bond millage distribution from the Michigan Santa Moore at work... Was i Serte who mi in foe County Board chairman's seat test week? Nope It was Commissioner Onrin Moora. Sporting a rateth-oly ntfer beardm cSama hat and bright rad sweater as ha conducted the County Beard of Commissions* meeting Susan Smith named United Way director Susan South has been named exeewivr director of the Barry Comity United Way South, v -ho officially starts Jaa 3. succeeds Bonnie BaLiafer. who left the post to go into the ml estate business She cornea to the United Way with a solid working knowledge of vohtmeensm and non­ profit organrzalioeu and agencies Smith spent two yean aa Alachua County volunteer coordinator for the State of Florida Health and Rehabilauive Services, the largest Male social services agency in the U.S. "Basically. I've been a professional volunteer all my life.” she said She and her busband. Ken. came to Hastings 2M years ago. She first worked as program assistant for Barry County 4-H until about a year ago. when she look a job aa library assistant at the Hastings Public Library Ken now is a manufacturing representative for Warnungton Industries ui Grand Rapids Tte South, lived in Kansas City. Mo.. for a long tame until they moved to Gainesville. He Their children Mill spend most of their time ■ Florida. Their daughter is a graduate Mu deal at the University of South Honda in Tampa, seeking a master's degree in speech pathology Their son is a juaaor M Florida State Uaivenay in Tallahassee, where he is studvi ng resort management Susan Smith said her experience will be helpful in working for the Unned Way ”1 love working with volunteers and being a volunteer." she said. by Jara Catlap Staff Writer The Hastings Board of Education Monday confirmed its commitment to asking school district residents for bond millage sometime next year. Superintendent Cart Scboessel said the amount of a request and the date for an elecriss are not set. but It Is being worked on by the admtoiKnalon. The proposal will br for renovating and additions to all of the e.-bool district buildings to provide more space, aa Increase in technology capability and « new tlr mrirny bunding Scboesael said the unsuccessful proposal for bond/mUlage in 1992 was used as a starting point. Working on reviewing, revising and ipdating those proposals are the board, staff, architects, a financial consultant, a technology consultant, a millage commitlee and a citizens advisory board, among ethers But the largest part of the monthly meeting of the board Monday evening was taken up by two parents wbo were there Io seek help with problems. Psipnl Undg Janes told the board her 4 eighth-graft dattgmer had been’glven poor evalu zton by a teacher or teachers In what turne I out lo be a anonymous format Th; problem came up when James' daughter failed to win a spot on the cbrerteadlng squad and James asked the reasons for the rejection. Told that It was a poor evaluation, she asked Principal Michael Spahr to explain bow the evaluation came about since die had never been contacted by any of the girt's teachers, and her report cards did act reflect a problem. She said act being able to ink » a teacher and find out what her daughter bad done to deserve a poor evaluation was unacceptable io ber. James said she was pleased with the help offered by the principal of Hasting! Middle School, but asked that the system that allowed teachers to give students black marts and not be held accountable for their evaluations be changed. She said ber daughter is distraught and now feels that she would not represent the • school well. James laid that no one had been ■ held accountable but ber daughter, and no one bad been hurt by the Incident but her rimgtaw She added feat a good pan of her work in Honda was wnh a volusneer center fended by the Unned Way. "I hope to be able to continue the great* tradition of community giving and cootawe to ■crease the donor bate." she said. 'Ta looking forward to working with community leaden and volunteers. "The United Way is different in every com­ munity. but I'm familiar with its general premise." The new location for the Unned Way office is on West State Street, next to the Pizza Hut. •J don't know if It was one or all of them." James said, '...tte teachers were called together, rad all denied It... I had no way of knowing what teachers It was. We have teachers wbo don't want to talk to parents... they didn't do this right.' The present policy allows any teacher, not just the classroom teachers, to urn in a slip on any student. Spahr said tbe poUoMs being reviewed by a conmnee (of a tftaafa. a coach, a student, a parent, the athletic director and himself) md wil be charged Board president Mark Feldpausc T thanked James for bringing tbe problem before tbe board, and assured ber that she would bear back from him after the Christinas break. Another parent. Robin Nichols, had a different problem, and will meet with Al Francik. who as director of operational services, is in charge of transportation al the school. Tm here asking for help, for the safety of my child.' the told the board. Nichols' daughter, a Hastings Middle School student, baa to walk about one-tenth of a mile on a main highway al 730 a.nr lo board the school bus to go to school. Nichols said she is concerned because every morning, a man watches ber daughter make ber way to the bus, and rite treat pass a house with two threatening dogs, one of which he said bit tbe child last yew. Tve gone through the channels I was told.'she said. The Michigan State Police are involved, as well as tbe Barry County Animal Shelter.' she said, and she has talked lo the bus driver, tbe superintendent of transportation, an assistant principal and a trustee from the board. The hue previously stopped In front of the Nichol* bouse, Francik explained. but was changed with the addition of younger children m the area "We were unable to document a reason that would warrant a change In the M-p." Francik said. "If we find something we will.' Pictures and video tapes are being taken of tbe man to be used as evidence for tbe police. Nichols said, as he no longer sila te a car and watches, but has moved bis watching from a private home. A meeting with Nichols and Francik win be scheduled as soon as pnsslhir the board agreed, and m tbe meantime, Nichols drives her child lo school early. 'We are potentially only part of the solution.' Ftidpausch said, 'well do wtar we can.* hr other burnaess. rhe board; * Gave unanimous final approval to a Travel Club trip lo a Michigan-Norte Dame hockey game and a visit to Greenfield Village by Central and Pleasantvlew • Voted 5-2 io give 'approval In prinetpk.' to a 1995 trip lo Europe by the Hastings High School Europe Club. Patricia Endsley abstained from voting, saying only that ate waa not ready to give approval. Trustee Colin Cruttenden voted 'no.* citing concerns shout past safety of tte students and tte cost, m a lot of money, and it'i not fair to all students. Fd like to see ns curtail some of tte expensive trips that we are approving where there Is no school-wide activity represented. They can Kill go la a grotgi. there's no reason for os to approve IL* be said. Also approved 'in principle' were a nip to Lansing and another lo Kalamazoo by tte High School Health Occupations Students of America. Christmas spirit alive in Hastings The spirit of Christmas is allvt and groftng in tte Hastings community this r**- _ Area leaders said this Christmas has been one of tte most active, with area residents turning out in large numbers to collect gifts for tte needy and take part in community activities. Dixie Siadel-M&nsbum. director of tte Hastings area Chamber of Commerce, said she is arcing tte people of Hasting! embrace the season with a new enthunasm 'h's real upbeat.* foe said, "it seems like its bu-Ming every year.' Si..,<.-I-M*nsbum said community residents turned out in large numbers to lake pan in the city's Country Christmas* See CHRISTMAS continued on page 1 Steve Raid, executive director of Love. Inc. (left) accept* food staples from the Berry County Chiropractic Association representatives Chiropractors (from his left) Dan Lavengood. Eldon Newmyer. Michael MacLeod, and Rick Buehler. Not pictured is Steve Garinger. �Page 2 — Tbe Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 22, 1994 News Briefs Humane Society will meet Jan. 9 The next meeting ftf the Barn County Humane Society will he al 7 p.m Mon­ day. Jan. 9. in Room Bl21 at Hastings High School There will he elections tor board of directors positions for the I995 year. Road Commission budget hering set The Barry County Road Commission will have a public hearing on its propos­ ed 1995 budget at 9:30 a.tn Tuesday. Dec. 27. al the comnussikon room. 1845 WeM Gun Lake R wd A copy of the proposed budget is available for public inspection at the Road Commission office NashvHte council appointment made The NxhviHe Village Council lul week apfaiimed Sieve May lo a real on the council. rilling a vacancy created by lhe rrugnauon of Richard Tobun May will rerve until March, when Tobm' nicceuor will be elected lo a one-year term. Deadline Jan. 15 for Miss Delton The deadline for Deltjn High School Mudents who want in enter the Miss Detern contest is Jan. IS. The coolest is open lo freshmen, sophomores and jrteors so that Mtss Dehon i. attending the school during the year of her reign Any area student, high school faculty, resident, business or service orgamza non may nominate someone Miss Delton and her four court members will be selected « die pageant at 7 p.m. March 3 at the Delton High School auditorium Each candidate will give a brief in­ troductory speech at the pageant and answer five qc_..’iom prepared in ad­ vance After intermission. each contes­ tant will be asked a question they were nut prepared for. The winner of the Miss Delton tide will receive a $500 educational scholar ship and each court member will be given a $50 savings bond. Miss and Delton and her court will reign over the Founders Weekend festivities August and will serve as am­ bassadors for the community at other events. Hobday dinner set for Dec. 25 A Chmm» Day dinner with all ihc trimming, will be terved m 2 p.m. Sun day. Dec. 25. m the feUowalnp hall of the Fim United Methodist Church in bastings Those who don't have the financial means io prepare a large meal and thrae who will be akme al Chmrmas are invited The Chrnunas meal, which is being twgaruzed by Margaret Hollenbeck and suHed by about a doren people, is of­ fered as no charge, but those who wisli may make a donataai Rcservauoas can be made by calling Hollenbeck al 945-ftol or the church office at 945-9574. Family Ag Day will be Jan. 21 The next annual Central Michigan Family Ag Day at Lakewood High School is scheduled for Saturday. Jan 21 It will be a day of educational pro­ gramming. breakfast, commercial ex­ hibit!.. health screening and a keynote Jun DuFresne. a freelance writer, author of two wndicaied columns and edaor of Tracks and Trails.' will be the key note speaker He will talk about ways families can explore Michigan's recreational resources. IV classes and wi»rkshops during the day will have a wide range of topics, in­ cluding agriculture, chemistry, garden­ ing. estate planning, pesticide and nutrient management, record keeping, raising dairy calves, fudging antiques, composting and family history The Ag Day will run from 10 a m. to 2:30 p m Registration will start at 9 am Advance registrantwi is required in order to reserve a meal The annual Central Michigan Family Ag Day is sponsored by the Michigan State University Cooperative Extension Service offices in Barr. Eaton and Ionia counties For more information, call the lo^al Extension office Showcase plans holiday concert Six different area artists will be in­ volved in a special Christmas Musicians Showcase at 6:30 tonight at Arby's Restaurant in Hastings Jodi Thompson. Randy Nonm. Denny Myers. Tammy Richardson. Amanda Huffman and Bob and Donna Mallison will be featured Arby's also will be host for a party at 8 p.m Fnday for Wally Pleasant, a singer, songwriter and comedian who has just released a compact disc, which is called "Houses of the Holy Moly." It is Pleasant's third CD There will be no cover charge for (he party, but donations will be accepted. Ice rink mulled in Middleville The Middleville Village Council last week was considering a proposal from its Parks and Recreation Committee to have an ice skating pond in the village The committee is suggesting that a community ice rink be located on pro­ perty behind the village hail Plans would call for use of a liner that would keep the rink from losing water even during a thaw Only about four in­ ches of water would be needed to pro­ vide a suitable ice surface Dave Dykstra of Dan Valley Ex­ cavating has volunteered to donate what is needed for the preparation of the site. The council last week tabled the mat­ ter and will take it up again at its next meeting. Three members join Felpausch board Jim Feldpausch. William Fcldpausch and Mike Hubert have been elected to the board of directors of G & R Felpausch of Hastings The announcement was nude this week by Richard Feldpausch. chairman of the board, and Parker T. Feldpausch. president and chief executive officer Jim Feldpausch. director of store opera­ tions. is a 21 -year veteran of the company He was store manager al the Minges Brook Felpausch in Battle Creek before he joined the company's support office team earlier this year He also has served as assistant More manager at the Pennfield Felpausch in Battle Creek and was produce department manager at lhe Urbandale store. He now lives in Marshall. William Feldpausch. who recently became director of sales and marketing, has been with the company since 1972. He was director of grocery, frozen and dairy operations before his recent promotion. He also served as general merchandising department manager at store level before he was promoted in 1984 to merchandiser at th; support office. He and his wife. Dianne, were co-chairs of the 1994 Barry County United Way campaign Hubert, director of information systems support, has been with the company since 1976. He was manager of the North Avenue Felpausch store in Battle Creek before he joined the support office staff in 1990. A resident of Hastings. Hubert is a member of the City Planning Commission and the Hastings Board of Education. Other officers and members of the Felpausch Board of Directors include Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Marvin Chamberlain. Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations Roger Jones. Secretary and Vice President of Administration MarkFeldpausch. Treasurer and Vice President ofFmance Keith Tolger and Director of Human* Resources Kimberly Brubaker Mark. Jim and William Feldpausch. Hubert and Brubaker arc the third generation of the Feldpausch family to be involved in the super­ market company's board of directors. G & R Felpausch. based in Hastings,! operated 18 supermarkets, four pharmacies,, two convenience stores and limited assort-^ ment store in south central Michigan 3 Lighting contest winners revested Tom and Vanessa Easey of 744 Brogan Road, have been selected as win­ ners of this year's Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Christmas home decorating contest. The couple's country home has lights and decorations that include a nativity scene, a sleigh and three reindeer, a San­ ta watching over his elves, a sleigh on the roof and a collection of carolers Second place went to Dan Sciba of 400 E. South St., and Martin Curtis of <33 E. Bond St . and Al and Denise Pandl of 1969 North Broadway tied for third. NFO meeting date charged The teonthly National1 Farmers Organization county meeting has been postponed from Tuesday. Dec. 20. to Tuesday. Dec. 27, at 8 p.m. at the Woodland Townehoiise Commodity reports will be given. 1st blood drive of *95 is Jan. 6 Barry County 's first blood drive will be held from I to 7 p.m. Fnday. Jan. 6, at the St. Ambrose Church m Delton. Goal for the drive is 60 pints Karen Despres, director of the Barry County chapter of the American Red Cross, said lhe Great Lake Regional Headquarters in Laming supplies 55 hospitals in 34 counties in the region. ""In order to accomplish this, we must collect 575 pints of blood five days a week (in the region).'' Despres said. "That adds up to more than 140,000 pints annually "'All of these figures are important to us here in Barry County,” she added, "because this is the only source used by our own Pennock Hospital “Please come and spend an hour and a half or so with us. enjoy the friendly atmospnere and help save lives. What a wonderful New Year's resolution it would be for you to mcke To save as many lives as possible this year by donating blood." Anyone 17 and older, weighing at least 110 pounds, tn reasonably good health and who hasn't given blood within 56 days of Jan . 9 is eligible to contribute Tbe Barry County chapter of lhe American Red Cross is a member agen­ cy of the Barry6 County Unned Way. Maple Valley to seek 3 mills Maple Valley School District voters will be asked to approve a special threemill enhancement package in the annual school election next June The three mills would bring in about $350,000 to upgrade technology and support the band and athletic programs. The board last week voted 5-2 to seek the millage President Ronald Tobias and Duane Schantz both voted "no." The school district also will begin the "hub busing" concept on Jan. 23. using the junior-senior high school as the focal point. All buses first will go to lhe high school each morning instead of the elementsries. so all students will meet at one central location and then hr taken to the appropriate building Students will be shuttled to the junior senior high in the afternoon and then be sent home Proponents say the plan is more cost effective, provides better choice, will better meet the needs of special educa­ tion and pre-school students and will provide more effective use of facilities and staff County surveyor wants pay or benefits by Elaiae Clibert Asiuuuu Editor Aa Barry County surveyor, Brian Reynolds Is the only elected county official wbo does not receive a salary or benefits. Reynolds was hoping to change that when be appeared before a recent meeting of tbe County Compensation Commission meeting, which every two yean sets the pay for non-judicial elected officials of tbe county. Under stale statute. County Prosecutor Dale Crowley said the Compensation Commission has tbe jurisdiction to sei conyematioo for tbe surveyor. While members of tbe Compensation Commission appeared to have compassion for Reynolds’ request, they voted not to grant any salary or benefits to him and referred the ——- to the County Board of Commisslpncn for review. The commission has never been asked to take up lhe Issue of salary or benefits for the surveyor and Chairman James Fisher said he did no* reel comfortable with lhe Idea of grafting Reynolds' request. Fisher also noted that Reynolds knew that the surveyor's position did not have a salary when he sought election to the post. Historically, the surveyor has not had a salary or budget for the last 80 or 90 yean because tbe surveyor has not bad any duties. Reynolds told the group. However, that has be said. Counties in tbe stale, including Bury, are correctly documenting lhe location of icy marten that are used lo survey land boundaries. Some sections in Barry County have not been surveyed since the 1800s and some section comers over lhe years have been marked with such items as plow points and even a frying pan. Some of lhe old markers can no longer be found. R. esiablishing those key markers, a process called rcmonumentation. will provide for permanent and accurate records and metal markers The work will enhance tbe accuracy at surveys when land is bought and sold, officials have said. Remonumentatlon was originally projected to be a 20-year project." Reynolds said. Now it looks like it’s going to be 25 to 30 yean, be added. Tbe surveyor is tbe county's representative for the remonumentatlon donunission which implements the kcal program and Reynolds said he spends more than 1.000 hours a year just handling tbe administrative tasks. He does, by contract, receive 8100 a week for tbe work, but said It averaged out to be about minimum wage. Reynolds also receives separate compensation for field work as a surveyor participating in the remonumenuiion work. About a dozen survey contractors are being paid for remonumentatlon work. Haber said be was not comfortable setting , salary for tbe surveyor because of a Total proceeds amount incorrect for i Josh Herminitt benefit The headline tn this week's Reminder reported a benefit tor Josh Herminitt netted a total of $20,000 In fact, donations for the boy s medical treatment amounted to $2,000. Pictured are Josh and his mother Tama Herminitt. RETIRING JAMES ORR is retiring as undersheriff for the Barry County Sheriffs Department after 28 years of loyal service. An...OPEN HOUSE will be given in his honor on December 30th from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Sheriffs Department • Please come and join us in wishing him a long and happy retirement. <_______ _______________ > Ui —.w xxTWTning nave to Ml? can 945-9554 24 -HOURS A DAY 7 DAYS A WEEK NEWS NEWS NEWS of...YOUR COMMUNITY can be read every week in tne nosting* BANNER Cafl... 9459554 to SUBSCRIBE! contract between Reynolds and the county that is separate and apart from what thes County Compensation Commission might i do "and apparently Brian has agreed with the county what an appropriate contractual amount should be." State grant money is available for the county's rcmonumentation program and Reynolds said the "rcmonumentation staff in Lapsing" told him that grant funds can be used for salary and benefits "Probably if I had prepared better, I probably would have come in and said let's set a salary' and the salary would be a part of the grant application io the state," Reynolds told the Compensation Commission. "Il think a salary is appropriate, but again, Fm coming in at the last moment here, and I; didn't prepare and I know I caught most of; you by surprise. And so 1 guess the benefit; package is all Fm asking for at this time. I; think it's appropriate." Crowley said Reynolds is requesting' fringe benefits the ocher clccied officials get. Compounding the new issue of whether to grant a salary or benefits to the surveyor i>. sorting out Reynolds' roles of private* businessman and county surveyor. County Commissioner Lew Newman, who was in the audience, pointed out than Reynolds, even though elected, is an independent contractor and that when the Barry County Animal Shelter needed his services, Reynolds sent the county a bill. Compensation Commission member Pat Vaughn noted that it was an "unusual situation" to talk about providing benefits for someone who has no pay. Member Cornelius Enzinger agreed that it was "tough" without having a better understanding of the situation Discussion by members of the compensation panel included such ideas as providing benefits to the surveyor as long as the work load was active, but then one member wondered how the benefits could be taken away later. Also discussed was tbe possibility of tbe county paying tor half at Reynolds' benefits, but that was dropped. Al one point. Compensation Commission member Robert Picking suggested turning tbe matter over to the County Commissioners to decide if tbe surveyor position should be elected or appointed. Slate law allows counties to abolish the eiersed office of surveyor Picking said be thought it would difficult, for the Compensasion Coamusaion to set t salary for the surveyor under thfr circumstances of being s new issue "We’ want to be fair.- be said. Fisher said Reynolds might want to try to re-negotiate the 8100 per week contract for lhe administrative work involved with the rcmonumentation. Reynolds said some commissioners told him to come to the Compensation Commission meeting to discuss his benefit and salary request. Picking said be thought commissioners should determine what the Compensation Commission needs to do in regards to Reynolds request. "It's new to me as well," Reynolds said. He said other elected officials got together and presented a united front (on the benefit and salary increases they wanted)... "I said the team bus left without me." "I don't feel great about it," Fisher told Reynolds about turning down his request. The State Legislature about 100 years ago passed a statute allowing county commissioners to abolish the office and many of tbe counties did, including Eaton. Calhoun and Ionia, because there were no duties, no responsibilities, no reason to have the office, Reynolds said On the other hand. Kalamazoo and Allegan counties kept the office. Kent County eliminated it as ate*7 elected office in 1992 and made it appointed. * €* CO d’U �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1994 — Page 3 CHRISTMAS, continued from page 1 weekend Dec. 2.3 and 4 The weekend featured all torn of actlvtriex. from free movies at the cinema to a handbell choir concert at the Hastings Public Library. Many residents added lo lhe Christmas atmosphere by taking part In tbe home and business decorating contests Christmas music has been plentiful, thanks to area musicians and the musical elves who armrrgwny Santa Claus on rides around town on the Holly Trolley Other community activities included caroling through the downtown and rirnvwlng the community Christmas tree. "We never overlook the fact that children see building memories of Hastings, their hometown." Stadel-Mansbum said "We wans them lo be left with fond memories.* Steve Reid, executive director of Love Inc. said the community's weekend Christmas celebration reflected a resurgence of the Christmas spirit. Al least 125 people took pan lo the caroling downtown, he sard. He also noticed more fronts In lhe Hastings Christmas parade than al any lime he can remember, he said Reid pul together a live nativity scene in the downtown as pan of the weekend He said more than 300 people showed up for lhe event. Commmny groups also joined together lo adopt needy families in lhe community for Christmas tn an effort to make sure lhe families had a happy holiday. The adoptions and gift deliveries are coordinated by Love toe. . Schools, churches, clubs and service organizations collected food and gifts, which were distributed lo 205 area families. Reid Northeastern Christmas program a hit Theas DK-Kindergarten studunta at Northeastern Elementary are very onthuMOSbc when singing their version of "up on the rooftop.* (For many more photos, eae this waeka issue of the Banner.) said. “I think ttmkc than ever before we've seen active volunteerism and outreaches of the Christmas season," he said. Tha made a big difference to families in this community ~ Amongst the schools collecting food. Nonhexstem Elementary collected 1.200 cans, and Southeastern Elementary gathered 800. he said One of the community group* gathering food was a group of six area chiropractor who accepted vanned goods and staples from their clients in exchange for giving them a chance to win prizes in a drawing The chiropractors. Mike McLeod of Hastings. Eldon Newmyer from Middleville, Steve Garllnger. Lake Odessa; Rick Buehler. Hastings Dan Lavengood. Gun Lake, and Steve Garllnger from Lake Odessa, each held an independent drawing, and collected the food for a lw" week period. The drawings were held lul week, and Ute prizes awarded Tbe food wu also delivered lo Steve Reid al Love. Inc last week. Winners from among Lavengoods patients were Janet Halroyd. Geri Ginebaugh and Penny Leith. Lois Kidder. Betty Smith and Edna Conklin were winners al Buehler's office, and Sharon Havin, Lynn Laubaugh. Daniel Walker. Martha Laubaugh, Dawn Oliver. Jjdy Welker and Dorothy Barren were all winners from MacLeods drawing. In the drawing at Newmyer s office wirners were Carol Lorenz. Gladys Fredenburg, Edna Bechtel. Judy Sloan. LeAnne Pitt, and Eunice Giraud Sieve Gerlinger's winners are Sharon Grawccrg and Lorraine Alton Members of tbe Grace Lutheran Church also collected food for families in lhe community and In their own congregation. Michael Anton, lhe pastor of the church, said the congregation tried to help people get In the Christmas spirit bv hosting a program called "Journey Of Joy" al their church Dec. 4. Tbe program is a "tour" of tbe Christmas slory. "Tourists" arc led lo different rooms where they meet many of tbe characters wbo took part tn die first Christmas and listen to their stones "It's a different way to tell the story." A mon said At the end. tourists were allowed to Hay In the church’s chapel lo reflect on the meaning of Christman Some members of tbe congregation aiped up to anonymously give gifts to one another through the four weeks of Advent. The gift given reveal themselves lo their recipients In tbe laa week. I wo wooouna reswenrs Idled in traffic accident Some of the first graders in the program portray reindeer during the annual Christmas party at Northeastern. Strange, they si have red noses. Each year, parents, grandparonu and friends are invited lo Northeastern elementary to eae and hear songs of the Christmas season. Each year, the students are wsl received, as they were again this year. Hero. Wendy Frame s students perform lor an spprectatwe audience Two Woodland residents were killed Ian Thursday in a car-pickup truck crash in Berlin Township of Ionia County, said troopers at tbe Michigan Stale Mice pom in Ionic Tbe accident occurred ■ 3 pm. al the intersection of Grand River Avenue and Jordan lake Road, troopers said Samantha Ely. 22. of Woodland, was driving sooth on Jordan Lake Road and slopped for the atop sign at the intersection with Grand River Avenue, police said. They said she attempted lo continue on through the Intersection and was hit broadside on tbe driver's door by a pickup truck heading west on Grand River. Ely and her passe ngrr. Gary Yonkman. 25. of Woodland, were killed in the impact, troopers said. Neither of them was reported io be wearing a sea belt The driver of the pickup truck, Dannie Denman. 31. of Saranac, wbo was wearing a sea belt, was not Injured in the crash, potice said. Ely was a 1*90 graduate of Lakewood High School and was employed at Herbtucks Poultry Company of Saranac. Funeral services were held Monday for Ely a tbe Peters and Murry Funeral Home In Grand Ledge. Internment was a the Niles Cemetery in CHmoo Township Yonkman was originally from Cadi liar He alsp worked a a poultry plant and a Cadillac Rubber and Plastics. He was a member of tbe Cadillac Zoo Crew, a CB club. Services were held for him Monday a the Peterson Funeral Home in Cadillac. Burial was a the Mount View Cemetery. Santa visit Head Start party The jolly olo oK. himself, was the apodal guest at a party at the Leason Sharp Hall In Heatings for youngsters who are involved in the Heed Start II and home-based programs plus the Pre-Primary Impaired (PPI) class Santa distributed gifts to the chddren and refreshments were served. Southeastern Student Council heads food drive The total of cane donated by students at Southeastern Elementary in Hastings to go to a family that could use them at Christmas time reached 750 last week. Showing some of lhe cans are Student Counci representatives of the fourth and fifth grades (from bottom of tedder to top) Jake Friddle, Bryan Loe. Jessica Ranguette and Jennifer Purdum. The food is dtotribraed throuoh Love, Inc. Merry Christmas from Pleasantview Elementary The students at Ptoasantviaw Elementary in Hastings have bee busy over the test tow weeks obssrving the holiday season with projects and activities In Julie VanDrver's class they constructed a Christmas tree for the lunch room. Saying Many Christmas are (toft to right) Jodi Jolley. Courtney Wakley, Robbie Ward and Andy Warren. friiM. Lapo Police seeking two robbery suspects InvusBgstora si toe Burry Carty ShsrtTs Department sskf toey are looking tor these two men kt connscBon w*i s robbery st s Thomsppte Township home on Sttoday. Dec. 4. The two men broke Into s homo on Norths Drive end threatened to kft one of too occupants It she dto not give them her money, ponce sold. The men mode oft with several hundred dolara. toey sold. These composite drawings were mode bused on deocrtpSona 0vwn by too victims The two drawing on toe loft ore of one suspect and too two on too ritfU are of too otoer. Boto of toe men wore whfte. wither so* sard They described the men on toe toft os botog in Ns lets 30s or early 40s, stocky and standtog stand 5 foot 8 Inches taf. He reportedy hod short brown heir and was wearing a white T-shirt with a red emblem on It and blue jeans. The other man was skinny, standing about 5 feet 5 Inches and weighing around 145 pounds, witnesses said. He had a brown mustache and curly brown hair tost was short In bock and longer on toe top. toey said He was last soon wearing Hack ctoftws. Anyone wtto formation on the robbery is asked to cal too Barry County Sheriffs Deportment at 948-4805 HASTINGS ■ Iris M (Tincher) Lapo, 84, of Hastings, passed away on Tuesday, December 20,1994 at the Home of Hope in Grand Rapids. She was born on July 31.1910 in Lake Odes­ sa, the daughter of Alga and Maude (Benedict) Tischer. She graduated from Woodland High School and Davenport Business College. She was married to Robert J. Lapo in 1931 in Albion. Indiana. He preceded her in death on July 29, 1979. She wu employed at Consumers Power as a secretary for several yean. She wu a member of the First Baptist Church of Hastings. Surviving are a daughter. Mrs. Ronald (Marilyn) Houseman of Nashua. New Hamp­ shire; two grandchildren and one great­ granddaughter Funeral Services will be held on Thursday. December 22, al 3:30 p.m. al the Koops Funer­ al Chapel in Lake Odessa. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. �Page 4 — The Hastings Sanner — Thursday. December 22, 1994 Solid waste panel should get back on track Letters To The Editor: Attacks on animal shelter unwarranted 7b Tho Editor la regards lo Inex Warrens and Terri Dinger.' letters that were in lhe Banner Dec K and IS: Here are the fee's regarding this issue 1) When the alleged dog attack occurred i»n the coh. the animal control department was ma contacted. 2) When the coh died a week later, lhe animal control department was contacted. 3) A control officer went out and examined lhe colt, where she witnessed some scratches to one of the animal s forelegs, but was unable to determine if these scratches had been caus­ ed by dogs 4) The animal control officer contacted in person both of lhe owners of the dogs lhe complainant had seen in her pasture the day of the alleged attack She advised them of the local dog ordinance/laws A) Article IX Sec. I — It shall be unlawful for my dog of My age licensed or unlicensed, wearing a collar or not wearing a collar, to run al large or to go beyond the premise* of its owner unless held properly in leash, provid­ ed. however, that working »*ogs such as leader dogs, guard dogs, farm dogs hunting dogs and other such dogs which are actively engag cd m activities for which such dogs are trained need nut be leashed when under the reasonable control of its owrxr. B> Artnie VII Sec. I — Any person may kill My Jog or animal which he sees in lhe act of pursuing, attacking or about to attack, or wounding any livestock or poultry , or attack mg perMins, and there shall be no liability on such person in damages or otherwise, for such killing Any dog or other animal that enters any field or enclosure which is owned by or leashed by a person producing livestock or poultry, unaccompanied by his owner, shall constitute a private nuisance, and the owner or lessee of such filed or other enclosure, or his agent or servant, ncty kill such dog or <<her animal while H is ii: the field or other enclosure without liability for such killing 5) After lhe results of the necropsy were in. the department made contact with the veterinarian involved, where his report in­ dicated that the colt's death was unexplainable and there was no indication tht the alleged dog attack and the death of lhe colt were connected So I ask citizens of Ban> County lo be tM judge: Did animal control handle this com­ plaint correctly. 1. as a commissioner of Barry County, say yes. they did do their job correctly! If you have lhe occasion to go down to the animal shelter, you will find four devoted employees doing the best 'nat they can do in lhe condition* they are in far both the citizens and lhe animals of Barry County, yet again and again they arc accused of not doing their jobs, resulting in the animal shelter being labeled as a problem, not a solution. I was born and raised in Barry County and have served three commissioner terms. I have always been proud to be a citizen of Barry County and have stood up for what is right and fought lo change what is wrong And. citizens of Barn County, these at­ tacks on the shelter and its staff must slop Let's put them on the back and say "job well dime, way to go McCrumb!" Ethel Bo/c. Hastings Who cm judge animal shelter personnel? font Editor I would like lo have a chance lo write something in regards io all the negative puNtctty about the Barry County Animal Shelter It seems that some people are "slamming" lhe efforts of the staff I’ve been doing some volunteer work at the shelter '.or a couple of months now and this negativity i? only adding insult to injury Who cm sit and judge »tcse people? The whole idea behind the shelter is the animals, not if you have a personal problem with one of the staff members There has been a shortage of animal control officers They are trying very hard to fill a va­ cant position. The one animal control officer tney do have should be given a medal. She works around the clock, only to be kicked white she's fovn for ber bard work. Why cm’i somebody offer some solution. nd another problem? I’d like to know what good these people think they’re doing by writing such bod things about others, who are trying their best to keep thiags under control. w«h the capacity they have The negative press only hinders and makes people skep­ tical. about adopting Mimals from the shelter and it's not the Mimals' fault The people are destructive by nature keep­ ing the public at arms length from the shelter, not needing to be "involved" in such chaos. Well, that's not fair to these deserving creatures 1 think we should reflect back to ourearty years, and take this advice: "If you cm'i say something nice, don't say anything ataB!** If you cm offer some support or solutions, please write to your commissioners. Sue Arens , Hastings I read with great interest the ai.icle about the Solid Waste Planning Committee and its "dilemma" of only having 10 days to decide what to do with the rejected City Waste Management proposal What happened to the 30 days they were supposed to have to review the rejection? Why did they suddenly only have 10 days to review it? Was someone asleep at the switch? Why bother to eve review it. when the over­ whelmingly majority of the residents, along with all eight of the County Commissioners, decided to reject the proposed amendment? What was this Solid Waste Planning Commit­ tee’s main purpose for ever being assembled in the first place? Was it lo assist City Waste Management in composing a properly worded amendment that would be acceptable to the Solid Waste Planning Committee? Or was it formed to look into the proposal to see if it was a proper amendment, one that at the very least would conform to the current Barry County solid waste plan? Well, let’s see. was this Solid Waste Plann­ ing Committee funded by the public through taxes lo keep the public's best interest tanla mount, or was it funded by City Waste Management, to look after their best in­ terests? I believe th Solid Waste Planning Committee was funded by lhe public, but I am beginning to think it was the Solid Waste Planning Committee's intent to look after the best interests of City Waste Management! This Solid Waste Planning Committee has to get back on track and do what is best for Barry County and its residents There should be no extension of time allowed on this, even if the Solid Waste Planning Committee fell asleep and didn’t realize that tune was running out on the review, and there must not be any review of the proposal by this Solid Waste Planning Committee at all regarding the at­ tempt to come up with some compromise wor­ ding. to gain acceptance of the Solid Waste Planning Committee Best wishes to new commissioners 7b The Editor: The new Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will enter office with a foil plate before them. This past year has not been pretty, and we can ail hope the clear mandate that the new members bring to the job will serve the coun­ try well. There has been a lot of hurt and a lot of damage done to both people and animals over the ongoing problems at the animal shelter In just weeks, a new Criminal Jt.’jce Committee will assume responsibility for the shelter. 1. forone. sincerely hope that their swift ac­ tion will help to restore public confidence that has been shaken again amid the alleged of mnhMdlmg of auction money led charges of ne*~-O,*y Rolen Dwyer Nashville Negative manipulation hurts shelter TbTWZttttor? For an eternity 1 have read numerous one­ sided citizen slaps at tne Barry County Annual Shelter personnel, their policies and procedures. It seems every "citizen*' with an axe to gnad has found fertile ground at the Bmvt io plant their poisonous crop. In addition, it seems many elected officers have used lhe witch hunt philosophy against the shelter to further this devastantingly. negative barrage On te other tamd. from the shehrr I me ar­ ticles about fund-raisers, award-winning floats. "Pets of the Week." Santa Paws, pic­ tures with Barney for kids and pleas for adop­ tion. foster care and supplies to care for their defenstess charges. AU these positive measures require hours of preparation above and beyond regular duties I abo noticed a classified ad for another of­ ficer. Are they short staffed9 1 have never read an impartial, investigative article or seen results of an independent study. To borrow a popular phrase. * 'What is wrong with this pi-We?" kispnaMK obvious to this average Barry County resident that the public forum in the Barner, is being misused and manipulated to erode public confidence in the employees of the shelter, which makes their assault a per­ sonal issue, not public forum As with all sauattons of this sort, hstaarr ■ needed or the ■nnrrnti. the annuals and general citizenery. win continue to suffer To the personnel of the shelter, I say "bravo” for staying focused and positive and showing restraint and integrity against a flood of adversity. E Nathan Daugherty. Hastings Newt suggests reading list 7b The Editor: When the Speaker of the House. Mr. Newt Gnngnch. gave his acceptance speech, of which you probably did not know about, as the major liberal news T V. did not cover, he suggested that all the members of the House read the following over the Christmas holiday: • Declaration of independence. • Amendments lo the Constitution. • The Federalist Papers. • Democracy in America (de tocqueville). • Leadership and the Computer (Boone). • Creating a New Civilization (loffier). • The Eeffective Executive (Drucher). • Working Without a Net (Shechtman) I have personally read the first four of the above and I would encourage you to do the same. This reading is both enlightening and will help show you just how the Republicans will try to handle this country's peoples' Mr. Clinton will have to learn to get on the train or wave as it goes by. Theodore F. Bustance Hastings HastingsBaNNER • NEWSROOM • Dw*d T Vbung (EOtor) -rd tril foam yes Bbohb to a «ay he ia tsai. TVaiv's a Hade Hi of Sanaa daaa in P O Bor B (USFS ’■?<») “fd have lo aagr no becanfo Sana Cana ia ■aaBorafeaUvoffk■g font doeun'l resBy reeataHe a paraon.*' This Solid Waste Planning Committee had to hold public meetings, private meetings, waste taxpayers' hard-earned money, and finally decided to pass the proposed amend­ ment on to commissioners and recommend ac­ ceptance. If ths same Solid Waste Planning Commission would have hired a lawyer at lhe very beginning of the process, just like they were told to do by the residents of Barry County at the public meetings, they would have "discovered." as did the commis­ sioners. that the proposal does not fit the cur­ rent Barry County solid waste plan! Is it the duty of this commission to "look at rewording the proposal " for a compromise? I don't think so. as that is the work of City Waste Management's legal tuff It is however, the duty of this commission, to reject the proposal, or turn it back over to the Barry County Commissioners, who at last **a!ly had enough foresight and intestinal for­ i. titude (gms), to reject this outrageous proposal. The most recent information now iMicates that the Solid Waste Planning Committee has simply returned the amendment to the Barry County Commissioners without essentially My comments except a request to hold it up or "sit on it" for an unspecified time. Meat** while, we residents of Barry County fully ex-* pect the same swift rejection of the proposed amendment by the Barry County Commis-3 stoners Anything less will not be acceptable.} I also suggest that unless and until the.' makeup of the Solid Waste Planning Commit ■* tee is changed, there should be no firm deci-* sions made by it. There are currently u>oj many members of the board who are either employees of City Waste Management. or members who still do not hold the best in­ terests of the citizens of Barry County up as their primry responsibility, even when they, have been clearly told by citizens exactly wha{ their feelings and interests are! < The selection process for these types </ committees and investigative boards, and or to change. Let’s payattentioa to what the peopte of Barry County want for a change, and not for lhe special interests of a certain few It's time to look beyond this short­ sightedness. and look lo the long term future of Barry County. Roland Lafontaine Hastings Drive to save bridge is halfway home 7b The Editor: On behalf of the Barry County Historical Society. I would like to say how pleased I am that so numy residents of Barry County have been responding to uui efforts to raise funds to help save and restore the historic McKeown Bridge Tbe bridge is located on the Thornapple River in Hastings Township, which is on McKeown Road, just off from M-79 and halfway between Hastings and Nashville and across from Thornapplc Manor. Since August, we have undertaken the big task of collecting funds to match a $48,233 grant through the Intermedsl Surface Transportation Efficiency Act that would be awarded to the people of Barry County, if they match that amount in local funds. Al the time we undertook the project. $29,000 was already available from contribu­ tions, but only $12,087 remained to be col­ lected by the Sept. 30 deadline. When that date came, we were short of our goal of collecting the $12,087. but were given an extension hreausr the people of Barry County were making a sincere effort to see the mciveown Dnoge saveo ano reszoruG.' I am praud to report that at th* time we have readied our halfway mart in our cam­ paign lo coiled hinds lo save and restore foe la a one-lane, iron miss bridge in Barry Couo1) from demolition. It has not been easy lo colled funds, e pecially with so many other fine organize 'ions and projects seeking funds. But we would like lo remind those people who have taaeresi in foe bridge or are looking to make a coatribufom with die year coming to a doae for tax purposes, foe Barry Catty historical Society would still welcome donations. Donatiom can be small or large. Every one received gets us doser lo receiving the S4g,233 from the state When's the last time something free in money? Here's foe ctaume lo claim money for a good cause. revenue lo the tourist trade in Barry Conaty, Critical Bridge program. funds lo build an accem path from Manor as residents can use the an ed for your lax purposes. We are in foe final stretch to am foe McKeon Bridge. Don't ail back and ka the other guy make foe contribution alone. You. too. can help make a difference. If everyone reading this would make a eoe- Mike Hook. President Historical Society Former students never forgotten 7b nt Editor: Though I think of my former students often throughout the year, my thoughts are with them especially at Christmas because I use the many holiday gifts they gave me. There are beautiful tree ornaments — pur­ chased and homemade — candles and ceramic dishes. I enjoy them all. My students gave me a whole lot of happy hours in the classroom (and of course a very few not so happy ones). Now they’re all grown up and I hear with pleasure of their many accomplishments. Do they remember how 1 used to ask them to walk to music class or the library? I hope they are still walking with “cool” dignity, and that every day they all see somethin beautiful to feed their souk? Merry Christmas! < Mrs. Frances Ku*} Hastings; P.S. — For the class that gave me r rhododendron It's now 12 feet tall, aad last’ spring had 27 btoasoms. Hey! That's one for atoh class member! �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1994 — Page 5 , Northeastern Elementary students present very successful Christmas play Al of the second grade students gathered to make an impressive number of performers at the Christmas play at Northeastern Elementary lest week. The singers were rewarded with warm applause after each presentation Letters The Grinches are stealing Christmas 7b The Editor: With the Christinas season upon us, it is the lime of the year, in which people are full of giving, sharing and love. But we still have people out there who don't care. We have been putting lights on our house for five years, always adding more each year. Many other homes in the Yankee Springs area decorate loo. This is the first year we have had our lights cut on our fence, twice in two weeks, the last time on bee. 16. Over the past few yean, other homes have had their lights destroyed. The person or group of people who are out there, destroying our beautiful Christmas lights may make our yards go dark, but they can't turn off our Christmas spirit, because it’s in our hearts. They can’t stop that. But vandals should remember they are hur­ ting the children. Many parents take their children for a drive to sec the beautiful lights and the hard work that makes every home so beautiful. Il’s a shame at this time of lhe year when people's hearts are fill) of love, giving and sharing that these punks don't care. It's really sad. Jan M. Sion Yankee Springs Twp. Christmas Festival was a huge success Northeastern Elementary first graders carried Christmas gits. trees and ornaments aa propc in their portion of the Theee firat gradera wara al raindaar, and al of them had Christmas program they presented laat week, 7b The Editor: We would like k> eipreu ipprecialKxi to everyone who assisted with lhe "Keeping Christ in Christmas'* 1994 Christmas Festival organized by the Community Promotions Committee of the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce and the Hastings Lion Club. We hope everyone will want to continue to be a part of the Hastings Christmas Festival in the coming years and would invite them back for 1995 with increased participation by all businesses, civic clubs and organizations, schools and churches in Barry County. rad noses One of their songs was...... 'Rudolph the Rod Nosed Reindeer.* •• 'Santa* was in this Northeastern first grade class. and I .looked over each student to see I they were "naughty or nice.* (They were al nice.) Our ideal is to affect the heritage our children will carry forward into the future by sowing memories of community warmth, spirit and cooperation by way of the festival. People’s help has been an important part of fulfilling that responsibility. Thank you. Mike Humphreys. Pres.. HACC Dixie Stadel-Manshum. Director Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce Brian Shumway. Chairman. Christmas Festival Committee Management expertise with world funds There's a special group of mutual funds called world, global, international or foreign. They may have different names, but one thing they all have in common is that the fund managers go outside the United Stales to look for investment values By whatever name you call it. global in­ vesting requires broader financial acumen. Not only must a foreign corporation be evaluated on its menu, but also factors such as currency exchange, political and economic conditions, and world markets also must be considered. Where do fund managers get this informa­ tion? Many funds that do not have interna­ tional expertise among in-house analysts buy their information from research firms or ma­ jor workl banking institutions. Although this may be an economically sound approach, it could limit the fund's ability to obtain com­ plete and specific information. Often the same research data is bought by investment managers whose funds have different objec­ tives. The fund manager may be forced to make investment decisions on information that is not as complete as he or she would like. Other global funds have their own research analysts who are proficient in world economies These analysts often visit com­ panies and countries where they plan to in­ vest. This hands-on evaluation, in addition to statistical data typically bought from research firms, enables them to make better-informed investment decisions. Finally, there are funds with management operat ions scattered around the world. Although their headquarters may be in the Unned Stales, their overseas offices and research centers cover the globe. Their research comes from analysts who live and work in the countries where they report. These mutual-fund managers have established research operations in the United States as well as Europe, Asia and the Pacific Rim. Of course, world exposure alone does not guarantee investment results. On the other hand, when you consider international in­ vesting. it is prudent lo look for mutual-fund managers who have lhe widest experience. When selecting a mutual fund, many in­ vestors mistakenly focus on short-term per­ formance. This can be particularly dangerous with international funds. Many of these funds are relatively new, without the experience of investing in a world economy Over time, the funds with the best research, foreign expertise and worid-management experience are likely lo be the ones that protect your capital the best. 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Subscribe T0DAY...Cal 945-9554 �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1994 Wendell B (Radiy) Price~ | I Smantha Jo Ely | WOODLAND - Samamha Jo Ely, 22. of Woodland passed away on Thursday, Decem­ ber 15. 1994 in Ionia County from injuries recieved in an auto accident. She was born on January 18, 1972 in Lans­ ing, the daughter of Lavern and Carolyn (Bruhans) Ely. She was a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School and employed at Herbrucks Poultry Company of Saranac. Surviving are her parents, Lavern and Caro­ lyn Ely of Woodland; two brothrs, Earl Ely of Portland and Lavern Ely, Jr., of Woodland; two sisters, Tracy Ely of Lake Odessa and Krista Ely of Woodland, grandparents, Mr and Mrs Rodney Burtons of Portland; one nephew Ryan Ely; two nieces, Kylie Ely and Alexis Knapp, several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Peters and Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge with Reversal William Hun of the Grand Ledge Church of the Naiarene officiating. Interment was at Niles Cemetery in Clinton County. LAKE ODESSA - Wendell B (Rocky) Price, 65, of Lake Odeua passed away on Monday, December 19, 1994 al his residence. He was bora on October 17, 1929 in Camp­ bell Township, the son of Rockford and Agnes, (Zuschmtt) Price. He graduated from Lake Odessa High .School in 1948 He married the love of his life. Tola V. Klein on September 7, 1950 She preceded him in death on February 9. 1982. Mr. Price was a member of the Central United Methodist Church in Lake Odessa. The Woodland Fraternal Order of Eagles and a past member of the Lake Odessas Lions. He was retired from the E W. Bliss Manu­ facturing Company in Hastings. Survivors are a son. Terrance Price of Tampa, Ronda, daughter, Jelane (Julie) Price of Lake Odem; one grandson, Daniel Rock­ ford Price; ster, Mrs. Richard (Evelyn) Bjort of Oartsville. his in-laws, Marion Klein and Al and Kay Klein all of Lake Odessa; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held on Thursday December 22nd. at 1:00 p.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with Reverend Emmett Kadwell oTioating. Burial will be in lakeside Cemetery. Memorial ooocribubons may be made to the Wendell B Pnce Memonal Fund ATTEND SERVICES HASTINGS AREA GRACE U THERA.N CHURCH, 25* E Non* Si . MatM Aahm, PMor Chmttw Sundto Dex. 23 1000 HU) Commmm TWndiy. Dk 22 7 30 Cfer. SOO AA 5tourday. Own E««. Dk 34 - ?« Md 1140 Hat) Cm—S 00 NA BARRY CO. CHURCH OF CHRIST. MI N MkOugaa Av< . Ha—Ml 49058 Sunday Ser vtcea; Rtbte Claaaes 10 am.. War dup 11 am, Evcnaug Service* 6 pm. Wnrhrah) Bibte Saidy 7 pm. Non—i Menus. Mai— Nou 945-2938 BMe Survey aa vMaoa ate ho— FraeBMeCor mpcadence Coarse ST. ROSE CATHOLIC CHURCH, 805 S Jefferwu ) ad II 13 am.; INDEPENDENT CHURCH OF HASTINGS SKVCNTH-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. *04 PLEASANTV IEW Du*Uag. Ml QUIMBY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH M 79 West Pastor Susan Trowbridge (616) 945 9392 Sunday School iO a.a; Worship II am. Arter School Special Wednesday 4pm P.O Boa 63. Hastings. Ml 49058 ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 2415 McCann Rd. Hastings Ml 4<V58 Father Gate kArota Vick ffeae 623-2030 (De—it after 6pm wefcdeys or all day weekends Sunday Montag Prayer 945 am . Maa IMOlb FAMILY 49O>3 THORNAPF1.E VALLEY WORD OF FAITH FELLOWSHIP, 2750 Wall Lake Rd Jeffrey A. Arnett. Pulor Church office ptaae 948-2549 Sunday worship 9:00 a. a and 10:45 a.a. Sunday Childrens church Tuesday prayer and share ume 9:30 a.a Wednesday evening service 6 30 pm Youth group meets Wednesday 6:30 pa. Mao Nursery avadabie for ail services Bring the whate family Pastor Sunday Evenmg Service 6 00 WOODGROVE BRETHREN CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4887 a«> tai। $-004 00 p WILCOMl CORNER CTTIRCH, 3185 N HASTINGS GRACE BRETHREN CHURCH meets a 600 PuwcU Rd. 1 mile east of Haslmp Rus Sarver. Pastor Ementus. 945-9224 Sunday Ser­ vices: 9:45 a m Btbte Claeses for ail ages 10 40 a m Montag Worship. 5 30 p m - Youth meeting with George and Barb Ku^te. 945-9116; 6:30 pa. Dk 4th - The Jeans Film video (fm part). Dk lift. The Jeans Film, (second pun). Tbarodny: 7 30 pa - Prayer and Btbte Study deni ag wah Ute * prabtetm Cecil and Clare Stsce wsll be wnh ua Nov 2 7th and Dk 4<h far special musx and tbe morning Bsbte hour Broadway 4-H to 8 00 HASTINGS FIRST PRESRYTERIAN CHURCH. Heating. Michigan, G Kent f. citer. Pasts* Sally C Keller. Director of Christian Education Saturday. Dk 24 — 7 00 p m Service designed far the whote fat.aly. indudmg late chddrtn Scnpaurc 5365 broadcast live over WBCH Sun dey.DK 25 - 930 and 1140 Monuag Worship Servers 930 Broadcast will be from Christmas Eve Howler, communion will be provided l<* worshippen. mustc. and Scripture readings Monday. Dk 26 — Church office ctoaed NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH. Nashville Father Charles Fisher. Pastor A aaaaa of Sl Rok CahoiK Ch«h Ha—r Suatay Maas 930 a m CHURCH or THE NAZARKNE. 1714 Nonh Broad­ way Randall Hartman Paaaor Staaday Services 9:45 am. Sunday School Hear. 1140 a m Munoog Worahsp Service; 6 00 pm. Even ag Service; Wadneade); 7 00 p a Semcea far Adults. Teens and Ctaidren The Church Page Is Paid for by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HAsnoos SAvmos a loan, ra Hastings and lake Odeas* fuexfab mcoaaotAnD ot Hsstlnga NATIONAL SANK OF HAS1MM Msmbsr F.O.I.C. THS HASTMOS BANNS* ANO MMINDH 1S62 N Broadway - Hastings BOSLIY PHAWMACY ■Prescriptions' - IIS S Jartsraon - MS3429 HAST1N0S MANUFACWMNO CO. Hastings, Mic’HQJf 770 Cook Rd. - Hastings. Michigan HASTINGS FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHVRCH. comer of Green and Church streets. Dr Buffard W Coe. Pnmor Margaret HoBeabeck. Dtnctor of Chraban EdKBtMa CTarch phone (616) 945 9574 Barrier free budding wah ek-vetor to ail floors Brood coal of worihy service ovei *rBCH FM AM ■ :5:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9:30 a.a . Coffee Fellowship 10 30 a m . Wonfap 11 00 a m Mi-Hi A Sr-Hi Youth Fellowship 5:30 p m WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Children s Chutr Pre-school thru first grade 540 p m.. Second thru Sitth Grade 5 30 p m Prepared Light Meal 6 00 p m . Btbte Study 6 45 p m . Activates far Kids 6 45 p m . Fm Wednesday of month n Game Night far all ages Saturday Dk 24 - Two Christmas Eve Services. 740 p.m and 1140 pm Sunday. Dk 25 - Chnstmas Day - Fish Bowl Offering for Hunger Wmhmtey. Dk 28 - Faith U M Women Cncte. 9 30 p m . Ruth UM Women Circle to Welcome Coraen II 30 a m SUPPORT GROUPS - V I P.’s (Visually Im­ paired Persons) 9 30 a m first Fri­ day of imwh September thru May. Narcotics AmMiymum 12 00 Noon Monday. Wednesday and Fnday. and I (JO p m Thursdays. Al-Anua 12 30 p m Wednesday y. CoDependrats Aanaymous 7 M) p m Thursdays and 940 a m Sac* days Taps No 338 - 9 15 a m Thursdays. Alcoholics Anonymous. 4 00 p m Wednesdays ----------------------- -------------—------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ _______Wilfred C. Cheeseman _______ Em,‘J HOLLY - Wilfred C. Cheeieman, 84, of Holly and formerly of Hasungt, paued away on Saturday, December 3, 1994 at Hurley Hospital in Flint. He waa born on November 27, 1910, in Naihville, the ion of Thomas and Carrie (Hoff­ man) Cheeseman. He waa railed in the Naih­ ville area. Hit wife Edith preceded him in death. Surviving are his children of Holly, Cass City and near Detroit; sisters, Kathryn Wagner of California and Marian DeWitt of Florida; brothers, Harold W. Cheeaeman and Thomas Neal Cheeseman of Hastings; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were made in Holly. Bernice M. Bulling LAKE ODESSA - Bernice M. Bulling, 80, of Lake Odessa passed away on Monday. December 12, 1994 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bora on June 14, 1914 in Odessa Township, the daughter of Leon and Mabel (Cook) Williams. Mrs. Bulling graduated from Lake Odessa High School. Western State Teachers College in Kalamazoo and attended Butterworth Nurses Training in Grand Rapids. She married Keith Bulling on October 12, 1935 in Odessa Township. He preceded her in death on July 31,1993. She lived and farmed in the Lake Odessa area all her life. She was a member of the Rural Mothers Study Club and attended Lakewood United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by two sisters. Myrtle Childs and Mildred Ingall; two brothers, Claude and Gerald Williams. Surviving are four daughters and one son, Mrs Thomas (Joan) Hanson of Woodland, William (Helen) Bulling of Lake Odessa, Mrs. Douglas (Susan) Lake of Lake Odessa, Mrs Wayne (Maryone) Montgomery of Charlotte and Mrs. Denny (Barbara) Frost of Lake Odes­ sa; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Iva Reed of Alma and Edith Bippley of Hastings; one sister-in-law, Ruby Williams of Lake Odessa. Funeral Services were held on Thursday, at the Koops Funeral Chapel - Lake Odessa with Reverend Ward Pierce and Don Mathis officiating Burial was in Lakeside Cemetery in Lake Odessa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lake Odessa Library Building Fund. Grace M. Higdon DELTON - Grace M. Higdon, 56. of Delton, passed away on Friday, December 16, 1994 at her home. She was bora on June 11, 1938 in Grand Ledge. Mrs. Higdon was employed as a bookkeeper and secretary for many years. She attended Faith United Methodist Church in Delton. She had lived in Dayton, Florida from 1983 until returning in 1993 due to poor health and lived with her daughter, Deidre in Prairieville. She loved bingo, needlework, sewing and traveling. She was preceded in death by her father, William Rowley and an infant son, Bobby. Survivors are a dear friend, Dennis King of Daytona, Florida; one daughter, Deidre and Randy Polley of Prairieville; four sons, John and Kim Higdon, James and Dottie Higdon, Joe and LeeAnn Higdon all of Delton and Bill and Alyson Higdon of Paw Paw; 13 grandchil­ dren; one great-granddaughrer, his mother, Grace (Martin) Davenport of Sherwood; sisters, Nancy Perfitt and Sharon WetheriU of Baldwin, Zeima Schwartz of Battle Creek, Roberta (Rusty) Moore of Safford, Arizona; brothers, Richard Rowley, Franklin of Leslie, Stephen Clark of Battle Creek. Michael Rowley of Athens; many nieces sad nephews. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Williams Funeral Home in Delton with Reverend Elmer Faust officiating. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery in Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace M. Higdon Memorial Fund, envelopes available at tbe funeral borne. | ~ ________ I WOODLAND - Emil J. Baitinger, 99, of Woodland passed away on Thursday, Decem­ ber 15,1994 atThoraappie Manor ‘n Hutings. He wu bora on April 12, 1895 in Woodland Township, the son of Daniel and Caroline (Reiger) Baitinger. He attended Eckardi rural elementary school and graduated from Wood­ land High School in 1912. Mr. Baitinger lived and fanned at his present address all his life. He wu a member of the Zion Lutheran Church, the Brotherhood and lhe Farm Bureau. Survivors include two nephews, Vernon Baitinger of Woodland and Ed Fisher of Kala­ mazoo, several grand-nieces and nephews. Funeral Services were held on Saturday at the Zion Lutheran Church with Reverend Alan Sellman officiating. Burial wu in Woodland Memorial Park. Krangements were made by lhe Koops Funeral Chapel of Lake Odessa HA STINGS - Harriette Agnes Mastro, 79, of Hutings passed away on Wednesday, Decem­ ber 14, 1994 at Pennock Hospital. She wu born on October 19,1915 in Toron­ to, Canada, the daughter of Earle A. and Fannie M. (Puffer) Craig. She graduated from Lincoln Part High School in 1933. Mrs. Mastro worked at Detroit Insurance Agency for five years and moved to Livonii in 1954. She worked for the City of Livonia for 10 years, retiring in 1974. She married Charles Mastro on October 2, 1940. They moved to Hastings in 1978. She wu a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Hastings Emmanuel Episcopal Church lad the Aintream Travel Club She is survived by her husband. Charlea at Hasuafs; daughters, Mrs. Daa (Aim) Buclley of White Lake and Mn. Michael (Jaae) McDa­ niels ot East Grand Rapids; three grandchil­ dren. Kevin Buckley of While Lake, Chas and Sarah McDaniels of East Grand Rspids; one sister, Doris Skiles of Parkesburg, Pennsylva­ nia; several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held on Thurs­ day, December 29th at 11:30 am. at Hastings Emmsnuel Episcopal Church with Father Charles P. McCabe officiating Memorial contributions may be made to the Michigan Arthritis Foiundauoo. Arrangements were made by Gorbach Funeral Home in Halting* Ra B. Frisby FREEPORT - Rex B. Frisby. S3, of Freeport passed swsy on Saturday. December 17,1994 at Pennock Hoapital. He was born on September 29,1911 ia Free­ port, the res at Bert and Emma (Burd) Frisby. He was raised in the Freeport/Hastings areas and attended Fish and Freeport Schools, grade iting from Hastings High School in 1929. He married Aline A. Andnu on June 14, 1934 He was a lifelong Freeport/Hastings area reaid.-nt and had lived at his preaent addreas for aevly 60 years He was employed by the Michigan Depart­ ment of Transportation for 30 years, retiring in 1974. He ms also engaged ia fanning for many years. Mr. Frisby ms s member of the Freeport United Methodist Church, member and past officer of Clarksville Tri-County Conservation Club member of Michigan State Employee Anociation. member of AARP and NRA. member and past officer of Barry County Aaaociation of Retarded Citizens, past board member of E.B.L Breakthrough and funner member of Hastings Odd Fellow's Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Ethel Allerding; brothers, Ralph and Waller Frisby. Survivors are his wife, Aline; daughter and husband, Martin and Gene Larson or Burnipa and FL Myers, Florida; daughter, Coileen Fris­ by of Hastings; son and wife, Larry and Sue Frisby of Hasings; three grandchildren, Susan Radix Tami Peabody and David Frisby; five great-fraodchildreo. Funeral Services were held on Monday at the Wren Funeral Home with Reverend's Carroll Fowler and Brad Kalajainen officiating. Burial wu in the Freeport Cemetery. | MIDDLEVILLE - Muy K. Beadle, 43. ot Middleville, passed away on Friday, December 16, 1994 at Pennock Hospital in Hastings. She was bora on June 26, 1949 in Hastings, the daughter of Albert E. and Genevieve (Porter) Frost She was raised in Middleville and attended Thornapple Kellogg School, graduating in 1969. She was married to Charles W. Beadle on January 24, 1987 at the Middleville United Methodist Church. Mrs. Beadle was a homemaker, loved baking, crafts, writing poetry, coUecting anti­ ques. She loved animals, exptci ally ber Calico cats, but her true love was her husband. Char­ les, family, friends and all people She was a member of the United Ostomy Associaboe and president of the Local Chapter and was a Red Cross Volunteer. She wu preceded in death by ber parents, Albert and Geneieve Frost Surviving are her husband, Charles W. Beadle; two sisters, Jacqueline Frost of Port Orange. Florida and Patricia (Stan; Hostetler of Caledonia; one brother. Tom (Marlene) Frost of Middleville; one special niece. Amber Frost of Middleville; two brothen-in-law. Bob (Patricia) Beadle of Wyoming and Don (Norma) Beadle of Gibsonton, Florida; grand­ mother^ Cornelia Ward of Zeeland, one special nephew, Jim Beadle of Holland. Funeral Services were held on Tuesday at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Lynn Wagner officiating Interment wu at Irving Cemetery Memonal contributions may be made to Grand Rapids Ostomy Association FehxO. Galaviz LAKE ODESSA - Felix O. Galaviz, 89. of Lake Odessa, passed away on Monday, December 19, 1994 at Thomapple Manor in Hastings. He wu born on March 2, 1905 in Coleman, Texas, the son of Antonio and Concepcion (Maceda) Galaviz He married Josefa Navejar oc January 26, 1935 n Dallas, Texas. She preceded him in death in May, 1965. He married Chri-teena Wilson in 1968 and she preceded him tn death in July. 1994. He lived in Dallas, Texu area until 1952 when he moved to the Lake Odessa area. He worked for the Lake Odessa Canning Company until his retirement in 1974. Mr. Galaviz wu a member of the St Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa. Surviving are three sons. Eligio (Rebecca) Galaviz, Fiiomeno (Inna) Galaviz and Valen­ tine (Bonnie) Galaviz all of Lake Odessa; three daughters, Mrs. Margorito (Josephine) Salazar of Lake Odessa. Mn. Solvadore (Angelita) Lopez of Weslaco, Texu and Mrs. Ron (Juani­ ta) Richmond of Lake Odessa; 15 grandchil­ dren; 12 great-grandchildren Visitation will be on Thursday from -00-5:00 and 7:00-9:00 at the Koops Funeral 3. Chapel in Lake Odessas Rosary will be recited Thursday at 7.00 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Friday, December 23rd at 10:00 a.m. at St Edwards Catholic Church in Lake Odessa with Father Thomas Boufford Celebrant. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery. |________ Katharine “Katy * Porttr J ! Fl Piyne, Alxtami - Kxttaitt Flirtfwrii. “Kxry" hxter. 16, of Ft. Piyne, AUbxmi,. pused iwiy on Fridiy, December 16, 1994.! She wu born on April 13,1978, the diughur! of Jinine Barham and Steve Porter. * She wu an honor student at Fl Pryne High; School. Katy waa a member ot hstxryMethodist Church. Survivor, are her mother. Janine Barham of! Scottsboro, Alabama; father, Steve Porter oft Fl Payne. Alabama, step-mother. Lytrtfc! Porter of R. Payne. Alabama; grandmodn',; Marie Barkley Porter of Fl Payne, Alabama;' maternal grandmother; Constance Anderwm of* Nashville; maternal grandfather, Martin R.* Stamler of Oxford, Ohio; step-aistcr; Karin* Rogen of Fl Payne, Alabama; several uncles,! aunts, cousins and one niece. Funeral Services were held on Monday at Bun Chapel with Reverend Kenneth Parker officiating. Burial wu in Slewart Cemetery. •astme ST CLOUD, FLORIDA - Fannie M. Endsley, 89, of Sl Cloud, Florida and formerly' of Hastings, passed swsy on Saturday, Preen ber 17. 1994 al her residence ia Florids. She wu born on May 31,1905 ia Nubrille, ■ the daughter of Aaron and Mary (Mesrimer)' Hecker. She wu raised in Bany County and attended Barry County rural schools. She married Richard G. Endsley cat Novem- * ber 17,1921. She lived most of her married life in the Hastings area and for the past dace yean in Sl Cloud, Florida 1 She and her husband owned and operated the former Auto-Tag Inn Restaurant ia Hastings for several years. She also served u Maron for the Barry County Jail while her husband Richard served u the Barry Comay Sheriff from 1936 until 1960. Mrs. Endsley wu a member of Pennock Hospital Guild 111. sod Hiawatha Rdxfrah Lodge f53 of Hutings. Preceding her ia death sru her husband Richard oc October 30, 19S4. Survivors are a son. DeLano Endsley of SL Cloud, Florida; seven grandchildren; 12 greagrandchiidren; sisters Dessa Handel of Hast­ ings, Dorothy Ames of Nashville and Gerry VanAnum of Ohio. Funeral Services were held oc Wednesday U 11:00 ajn. u the Wren Funeral Home sridi Reverend Willard H. Curtis uffidating. Burial wu a Lakeview Cemetery ia Nashville. Memorial contributions may be made lo the American Cancer Society. Roberta M. Wills DELTON-Roberta M. Wills 40, of Detam passed array on Friday, December 16,1994 a Leila Hospital ia Battle Creek. She wu born on September 27, 1954 in Hastings, the daughter of J. Robert nd Hrirn (Bans) Wills She wu raised in lhe Hastings area and attended Htsrtngs Schools gtdilating from Hastings High School in 1972. She rreaoaio * receive Nurses Training a Kellogg Cranami-'. ty College, graduating with n IL N. Degree.' She waa employed a Community Hofftital ‘ ia Battle Creek for nine yean and lad been in • failinghealthforthepastaveralyearsShehad lived a her present addreas since 1990. She wu an avid reader, enjoyed crocs word pozlea nd ' the beautiful Lakes In Barry County. She wu a member of the Middleville Hnt Baptist Church. She wu preceded in death by her parents and a sisur, Maty Dando Survivon are seven sisters Heidi Carpenm of Delton. Betty Jo Quibel of Florida, Dene ’ Lamer of Plainwell. Chartase Poux of Kala­ mazoo, Carol Petry of Florids Nancy Wills of Grand Rapids and Patty Sebesdan of Aho; > brothers Bud Wills ofTexas Robert Wills and . Kevin Wills of Hastings; many snap, uncles nieces, nephews and musins; special friends Todd Carpenter, die Kavalu family and the ■ Wilson family. -1 Funeral Services will he held on Thursday, : December 22 al 1:00 pan. at the Middleville Hnt Baptist Church with Pastor Bruce N.I Stewart officiating. 7 Memorial contributions may be made lo the ’ Roberta M. Wills memorial fund. ■ Arrangements were m«te by Wren Funeral Home in Hastings - Richard R. Reed DECATUR - Richard R Reed, 62, at Deca­ tur and formerly of Barry County, passed stray1 on Monday, December 19, 1994 at Lee­ Memorial Hospital in Dowagiac. He wu born on March 5. 1932 in Barry County, the son of Reuben and Gertrude: (Snyder) Reed. He wu raised in the Orangevil­ le area of Bany County. He mended raraP schools and Delton High School. Mr. Reed wu a Uniled States Army Veteran; of the Korean ConfbcL He had been employed u a cook in restatrants most of his working life. He had lived in* Decatur for the pest month, and had lived in1 Texu for 13 yean and in other states. He wu preceded in death by his parents; brothers Slyvanus. Jim. Leonard and Bill Reed; listen, Eva LaFouoain and Pat Bialk. 1 Survivors are eight sisters. Penny Cogswell of Nashville. Eathel Myers of Dowling, Beulah Stearns at Harrison. Bah Reed al Battle Creek, Mary Vaughn of Great Falls, Montana, Clarabelle Downing of Nashville, Mariebelle1 Target of Kenton and Kaye Stanton a( Middleville. Respecting his wishes, private family services will be held. Burial will be at Oakhill cemetery in Orangeville. Memorial contributions may be made to a* charity of one's choke. Arrangements were made by Wren Funeral* Home in Hastings. • �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1994 — Page 7 f Frey-Fabiano exchange vows Michdle A. Frey, daughter of Marvin and Cheryl Frey of Hastings, was wed on On. I. IWM lo Andrew H Fabiano. son of Richard and Mary Jane Fabiano of Grand Rapids The cerrmony was performed at Sl Robert's Charchin Ada Maid of honor was Lisa Hernandez Bridesmaids were Laura Fabiano. Kristen Fabtono. and Jennifer Hayes Bex man was Mark Fabiano Groosmen were Craig Geiger. Bob Essex. and Rick Prey, and usher. Greg Frey Morris-Eye to wed Dec. 31 Sue Williams and Ralph Meyers would like to announce the engagement of their daughter. Peggy Sue Morris to James Eye. son of Ber­ nard and Juanita Eye of Nashville and Sally and Charles Powell of Mesick. A December 31 wedding is planned Pelons to observe 25th anniversary Dec. 20th will mark 25 yean for Bruce H Mon and Jenneane Jacoby Mon. bath are graduates of Western Michigan University and reside al 3416 Mtstywood in Caledonia Jeanmane is a 1967 graduate from Hastings High School and works for Caledonia Comm Schools Bruce u a 1965 graduate of Wyoming Park High School and is lhe Director of Marketing at Amway Corporation They have one daughter. Holly. who is a sophomore at Hope College Violist to play Christmas Eve* Violinist Elizabeth Lcpai will prescru special music at the annual Christmas Eve mass at St. Matthias Anglican Catholic Church in Irving, beginning at 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Dec 24. Lepak is a regular violist with lhe Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestra and she leaches Lake Odessa News: Fnday night bongs the Living Nativity aceue on the lawn of Central United Methodist Church There wHI be several sets of people playing the roles during the hours of 7 to 9 p.to On Saturday night at seven, the church wdl have as annual candlelight service wni. name by the chancel choir, scripture and message, along with carol singing by the con­ gregation Many family members anc.xfed from fax and near, along with many visitors The public is invited Oa Saturday night. Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 will bold its living nativay acene in the church parking lol. star ting at 6:30 p m The approach to Lakewood is always a scene of beauty, as many residents M-50 have spectacular luminana ■Wk*. First Congregational Church is holding as Christmas Eve service al 7 p.m and the public is invited The Hartzler Lumanaria Express again will he pvag ndn from the two Manors for residents and others to ride around town and the nearby countryside to see the annual iummana duplav Central U M Church wtH have a birthday party for Jesus during the usual church school hour, rather than classes. Thu will be at 9:15 an The theme is "Christmas Around the World ." The omission of the last two sentences of the Port Huron tunnel story last week left the readers lacking the point of the story On the recent day when the tunnel open’ng was com pltotd. crew members of the boring machine dismounted to greet the senior vice president of the Canadian National railway However they held off making any speeches That will waa for May for the official opening, which wii be a public ceremony The machine. Excataborc. ww just 127100 of aa inch from perfect alignment with the portal already built to Pon Huron. There was a four-foot duck OBuertM wail, which was the list bamcade Back hi 1990. two crews working from op■osae sides of the nver met below the nver Their calculations brought them just 25/100 of an inch off true center The point of the story ip that wnh modern equipment the workers Ind cut in half the off-distance of 100 years ago. The achievement in 1890 is still con­ sidered an engineering marvel. Yet to be done ia the laying of tracks. The First train on the Chicago-Toronto run ts set to be in March. The Women's Fellowship, which met last week Wednesday, had a Ic rly program with maon from several local church women's group* Ruth Gee showed some of her pain tings and slides of other paintings and rHated how she is inspired to express her faith through her brush ana paints At the condus«M>. Manne Torres and Virginia Yonkers sang hi duct "Holy. Holy and "O Holy Night-. Refreshments were served by Marge Enckson and Jane Shoemaker Another table held plates of cookies Guests and members were invited to share the goodies to take home Dons McCaul had presided at the brief business meeting Many of de Florida sofoumers have driven home for about two weeks to spend Christmas and New Year’s Day with their families Those Lake Odessa people who chose to re­ main m the south are io have their Christmas Dey with Roger and Alone Allen. One of the LaBelle men says that the temperature there has beer, about 85 nearly every day lately Al Central Church last Sunday , the con­ gregation -net in the sanctuary, even though the painting project is not yet Finished Enooth was done that the pews could be replaced on Saturday morning. Three weeks early there were 30 on hand, many with power screw drivers and they removed the pews in about half an hour. The elevator was to be inspected on Monday this week. If it passed inspection, it would be ready to use on Christinas Eve and on Christmas Day. Land­ mark in tune! The outside storage room has been built under the existing roof of the breezeway sidewalk Both Janice (Curtis) and husband Edward Kenyon of rural Portland have been hospitalized in Michigan Central Medical Center in Lansing Ed had bypass surgery followed by compiicatiom Janice developed a vascular problem. On the weekend Lynn and Joan Prentiss of Interlochen came for their Curtis family gathering at the Gilliland home at Morrison Lake and were joined by Kendall and Jeiilou Cross and others. They then went to Lansing to visit the family members confined there. Funeral services were slated for Monday at a Grand Ledge funeral home for 22-year -old Samantha Jo Ely of Woodland, who died in a collision at Jordan Lake and Grand River highways seven miles north of the village. She was a 1990 graduate of Lakewood High School, an employee of Herbruck Poultry company of Saranac, daughter of Laverne Sr. and Carolyn Ely of Woodland, granddaughter of the Rodney Burhans of Portland, and sister of Lavern Jr Tracy and Knsta The Ionia Sentinel has a story about the ap­ pointment of new resident Mary McQueen to the Ionia County Health Department as an educator for pre-marhai and HIV matters She was held a similar position wnh the Chippewa tribe at Sauli Sic Mane, which covered far more square miles but a population of 2.000 rather than the 50.000 in this country Her husband. David, is Lakewood band director. Mark McCartney is spending the holidays with ha father, brother and iMher relatives between his leaching post at a Memphis col­ lege and lhe University of North Carolina at Greenville, where he begins his duties in early January Local residents m the past few days have been solicited by a telephone call for funds to benefit the "Odessa Association of Police " to (••nd their D.A.R.E program There ts no such association Police Chief Michael Struve says whatever this group or individual ts. there ts no connection with the local police department Bewan.! Christmas plans at St. Edward's Catholic Church include masses at 7:30 and midnight, preceded by 20 minutes of carol singing each tune. Christmas morning mass will be at 9 a.n. Ke member the Zion Lutheran Church will hold a candle-light Christmas Eve service al 7 p.m. On Christmas Day. the church will have a Christmas worship service at 9:30 (one hour earlier than the usual Sunday worship hour), which will include communion. Woodgrove Christian-Brethren Parish in Coats Grove will have a live manger scene at 7 p.m. Christmas Eve with luminaries lighting the way into the church for a communion ser­ vice at the same hour. Sunday morning will find a special service at lhe church at 10:30. There will be no Sun­ day School on Christmas Day. The Christmas Eve service of Woodland United Methodist Church will be al 7 p.m. Participants are asked to bring their own can­ dle as (he service win be somewhat different Christmas morning service will be at 9:15 at the Woodland United Methodist Church. Lakewood United Methodist Church on M-50 will have 500 luminaries lining the highway, the newly lighted driveway and the parking lot on Christmas Eve The church senior high youth will enact a living nativity scene in the church parking lot Christmas Eve from 6:30 to 8:30 again this year From 7 to 8 p.m.. a special walk-in commu­ nion service will be held in the church. Organ and piano music will be played the entire hour, and anyone can walk in and listen to music before or after they have conunuxin. On Christmas morning, lhe Sunday morn­ ing worship at Lakewood United Methodist will be held at 9:30 as usual, but it will last a Intle longer than usual so there will be no Sun­ day School. Faith Bible Church on Woodland Road north of Woodland will hold Us regular wor­ dlip service al 10 a.m. Tbe Lakewood Baptist Church also will hold its regular Sunday worship service at the regular tune, which is 11 a.m. Kilpatrick United Brethren will not have a Christmas Eve service, but will have a party and communion service on New Year's Eve starting at 8 p.m. with games and food. Com­ munion will be held at midnight The Christmas day service will be at the regular Sunday time, 9:30 a.m. Woodbury United Brethren Church will hold its regular Sunday morning service at 9:30 on Christmas, but there will not be a.i evening service. New books al the library include "Door to December** by Dean Koontz; "Princess Anne" by Linda Lael Miller; "The Lottery Winners" by Mary Higgins Clark; "The Maltese Angel" by Catherine Cookson; "The PDR Guide to Women's Health and Prescrip­ tion Drugs. ’ * because we are often asked if we have a source about that subject; "Wit and Wisdom From The Peanut Butter Gang by H. Jackson Brown Jr. For our non-fiction reader*. "Killing Custer" by James Welch with Paul Sickler. which is the story of the bottle of the Little Bighorn from the viewpoint of the Indian tribes that fought there. It is said to represent years of research. . The women of Zion Lutheran Church held their annual Advent Tea last Monday evening in lhe Fireside Lounge of the church. Devo­ tions were led by Marge Vroman who read a poem about snow Hakes and some other readings. Singing of Christmas songs waa ac­ companied by Frances Reuther. The program was presented by Edna Crothen. who read a story about the visit of (he Magi and Mary's story to them and another short story about the donkey that ear­ ned Mary to Bethlehem. Refreshments were served after the program. The Woodland Lions Club last week held a Christinas party at the Corner Landing, a restaurant on M-66 toward Ionia. Roast beef and chicken were served buffet style to 37 people after a snack and visiting hour. George Speas emceed a program with carol singing and some special Christmas songs by Darlene Niethamer. with David serving as the sound man. Cliff Mattson, a past district governor, in­ ducted new members Corey Bailey. Dr. Allen Eavy and Robert Flessner into the club. George Speas said a dismissal prayer before everyone started home Bobby McLeod spilled hot spaghetti sauce on her left hand and wrist and was treated fpr second- and third-degree burns. She has been off work last week. She told me she hopes to be back late this week or early next week and (ha( she is much improved The Woodland Woman s Study Club held a potluck Christmas luncheon at the Lions' Club Den Tuesday last week. Club president Alice Morrow said there were 11 women al the luncheon and (hat the food was all good. Edna Crothers read an article and the group sang Christmas carols-. A gift exchange was held The regularly scheduled organists, all of whom also play the piano, were honored at Lakewood United Methodist Church Sunday. They are Dons Flessner. Janice Hannigan. Kathy Smith. Marilyn Oaks. Hazel Nofte and Eleanors Pierce A lay-lead Christmas music celebration was held at Lakewood UnMed Methodist Church Sunday evening. Carl Pierce was the leader for the program, ui which Eleanors Pierce and Marilyn Oaks played the piano and organ for congregation singing of Christmas music. The youth choir, directed by Kathy Smith and accompanied by Janice Hannigan, amt the cherub choir, directed by Marilyn Oaks, sang Curtis Allen I! and Darlene Niethamer sang Milos and Deve Schipper. Jan Doyle and Kay Klein spoke. The Rev W ard Pierce gave a brief closing Looking for Extra Cash? Caff...945-9554 Sol Anything FAST! NEWS...by Catherine Lucca Darlene Niethamer sings for the Woodland Lions Club Christmas party. Her hurband, David, helped with the taped accompaniments. LEGAL NOTICES: COMMON COUNCA. November 28. 19*4 Common Council mot in regular session In the City Hail. Council Chambers Hosting*. Michigan on Monday November M. 19*4 at 7:30 .m. Mayor Mary Low Gray presiding 1. Preeent at roll coil wore member* Gray. Hawkins. Ketchum. Moy. Jaspers*. Bloom. Brower Campbell 2. Moved by Brower, supported by Hawton* that the excuse of Councilperson White be approved. Yea*: All. Absent One. Carried. 3 Pledge to Hog 4. Moved by Jaspers*. supported by May that the minute* of • 26 (2); 10/10; 10/24; 11/14 be opproved a* rood and signed by the Mayor and City Clerk Yea*: All. Absent: One. Carried. 5. Member* of the Summed**! Site Committee were present lo discuss 1995 Summedest Steve Reid slated that the County ha* approved the use of the Court House Square W they bring it bock downtown They are exploring their option* and need to know if rhe City will allow them to clo -t off some street* m order to make it successful. They hove submitted a letter dated November 27. 19*4 with aroo* to be addressed. Norm Bartow had surveyed 19 merchant* from Broadway to Jeffer­ son and they expressed wonting it back downton. Ken Whitaker, from J.C. Penney'* was opposed to having rt downtown but wifi honor the Summertest Committee* decision. His soles hove risen 63% in lhe lost two year* when it was held at the park Closing rhe street* it a disaster to him Steve Re«d stated that they are look mg lor a permanent home io hold Summertett. Thte >» the greoiest vtwH festival around and ho attend* a lot of them. Mayor Gray said council has otwoys been very sup­ portive of this event but council has no; had an op­ portunity to review their request. Several mer­ chant* or* opposed to it returning to th* downtown and Larry Komstodt from the National Bank ho* oncorn* Scott Bloom said they are in the plonn ng stage* but they need to know where it will bo hold before they con get plan* under way. Cou icilman Bloom stated that this I* a com­ munity erent not fust for lhe merchants. Manager rsnroa soio me iamimiiiii** neoaea »o aecia* where they want H and council will address puOlic safety and public work* and insurance concern* Councilman Jaspers* stated that their request presented should be enough. Why should they need a Hnittve request? Summertest Committee decides If H will be held downtown or at the park and council need to be supportive. If council doesn't dose street* for them It cant bo downtown Council doesn't hove lo oct tonight. The Manager ogre erf with Jaspers*. Member* of th* committee could meet with him, the Director of Public Services and Police Chief and work out the details. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Brower that the request dated November 27, from the Summedest Committee be rsforred to th* Manager DPS ond Chief of Polks to firm up lhe street dos­ ing* and return to the next meeting with detail*. Yeos: AB. Absent Ono. Carrtod. 6. Moved by Moy, supported by Bloom that the recommendation of the City Manager to allow utility bill* for lhe Incubator be paid on a timely basis and then reported to council to ovo«d late charge* and lhe Manager check into special lodger tolling a* recommended by Councilman Campbell Yeas: AM Absent One. Carried 7. Moved by Moy. supported by Hawkins that the Consumer* Power for the Incubator from $4,320.53 to $3,104.24 and invoke for $6,439.77 show it I* for Cycon Ent. Inc. lor the Tyden Pork Grunt no* M.C. Smith lor the DOA Chomco.............................................................. 81,766.80 Michigan Workers Comp Ed......................... 19.6B9.00 Timo Emergency Equipment..........................1.820 75 Consumer* Power Co...................................... J.104.24 Koiier Electric............................ 5.000.00 SLC Motor Service Inc.......................................1.357.93 M.S. Technical Service*..................................... 1,216.90 Cycon Ent. Inc.....................................................6.439.77 Yea*: Campbell. Brower. Bleom. Jaspers*. Moy. Ketchum. Hawkins Gray. Absent: White. Carried. 8 Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Brower that consent item A. Minute* of Control Dispatch Adm. 10/26/94 be received and placed on filo. Yoos: All. Absent: One. Carried. 9. Council Ketchum asked if item B-Mmutes of lhe Cable Access Committee of 10/19/94. how much lhe two monitor* and table cost that they purchased Wo* rt over $1.000? To be chocked out tor her Also item C Minute* of the DOA 10/17/94 meeting — wo* there a quorum present when meeting was coiled to order. Gray stated no that nothing wo* voted on until o quorum wo* present Ketchum as why the $75 000 difference between Phase I and It? Gray stated because of the delay between phases. Ketchum— Horn D. Incubator report for November. I* it City policy to hire bock laid off employees before hiring from the outside. Ye*. But Incubator I* in conjunction with the JEDC and th* County hires JEDC personnel On* quarter is poid by incubator ond th* rest by JEDC. Ketchum asked what caused the deficit to cause the layoff of Incubator employe*. Gray stated it wo* from lhe Middleville grant which fell through and costs were already incurred They figure it will take 8 month* for the deficit to be gone AAanagor Penrod stated that Rahn is working on o budget for the in­ cubator for the next meeting. They ore on a colon dor year Moved by Ketchum, supported by Brower that items B. C B 0 be received and placed on file B Mmute* of Cable Access Commrttee 10 19/94. C Minutes of DOA 10 17/94 D No ember Incubator report Yeo* All Absent One. Corned. 10 Manager Penrod presented the orooosod purchasing ordinance lor council comment and when ready can be referred to the City Attorney for formol form Ketchum questioned whether th* City or City Council accept* low tod Manager said rt could be both Ketchum felt all things should be competitively bid. The manager felt service* should not hove to be bid every year and did not recommend rt. Ketchum foft this would ottow department head* to reward bid* to friends and famii und that everything over $3,000 should bo biu. Moved by Bleom. supported by Hawkins that the purchasing, contracting ond soiling procedures bo referred to the Qty Attorney to bo put in ordinance form. Yeas: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. 11. Moved by Josporso. supported by Campbell that the matter concerning the sale of railroad r/w to Feldpausch and Lawrence Roahy bo tabled to the next mooting. (Property between Hosting* Chrysler and Heath Rood). Yoos: All. Absent: Ono. Carried. 12. Manager Penrod discussed the computer equipment ond software equipment purchase* and •hot ho is looking ai the immediate needs ond o long term basis oho. Computers ar* needed now lor the Manager. Deputy Manager. Assessing ond Admimsirattve Assistant Secretary. The purchase of lour computer* would include Auto Cod and Mapping Th* managers care and computers would be paid from th* Equipment Fund and will not import the General Fund at this time and will bo paid bock over a number of years through the budget process. The capital purchases for the manager and director of public services hove been approved ond the computer equipment hove not Bid* on the computers went to eight vendor* ond five responded. They visited two companies Michigan Cad and Maple Volley Computer System. They also went to Ingham County Rood Commis­ sion who has the Michigan Cod equipment and they are very hoppy with it. Ketchum asked why H wo* not in the budget. Fenrod stated that hi* com­ puter wo* budgeted but wo* going to bo paid from the Equipment Fund. Ketchum agreed with th* equipment fund purchasing the computer equip­ ment H budgeted ond paid bock. Penrod staled that $1.650 was In this year and next year would be $3,300. Mansfield stated that his computer wa* budgeted last year in the 93 '94 ond wo* not spent and I* not in the 94/95 budget. Councilman Bloom ashed M the assistant the manager h hiring will be someone prahctanl In lhe Novell network mg and ho said one that wc* interviewed had exportonce but not In Novell. Ho stated that me computer pur­ chew* would run around $40,000. Moved by Bleom. supported by Campbell to tabio th* computer needs to the next meeting. Yea*: AN. Abwnt: On*. Carried. 11. Moved by Campbell, supported by Moy that the tCMA Deferred Compensation Plan be approv­ ed with lhe Mayor and Qty Clerk approved to sign ond bo effective by January 1. 1995 or a* toon a* con bo lor a fee of $250 to bo paid by th* Qty. Yeas: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. (The deferred comp wo* agreed to bo implemented for the City Manager when hired and will be open to oil 14. Moved by HawAins, supported by Brower that parking in the downtown area bo free for lhe month of December with enforcement lor han­ dicap and iNegal parking only. Yeos: All. Abeont: Ono. Carried. 15. Moved by Brower, supported by May that the October Police report bo received and placed on (<!• Yea*: AN. Absent Ono. Corned 16. Moved by Jasper**, supported by Moy that th* manager be authorized to send a letter to the County i ocommendtng th^y provide ham parking space* in lho«r lot for police parking. Yoos: AN. Absent: Ono. Carried. 17. Moved by Jabers*, supported by Howkin* that lhe parking in front of lhe Court* and low Building be oxtanded until the ond of December or problem I* solved. Yea*: AH. Absent Ono. Carried. 18. Moved by Jaspers*, supported by Howkln* that the totter* from the First Presbyterian Church and Hasting* Area Schools be received ond placed on file concerning the Historic District. Manager to send a totter to HASS that o public hearing will bo held in January ond their concern* will be referred to lhe Planning Commission. Yea*: AH. Absent: On*. Carried. 19. Frank Campbell, the Legislative Co­ Ordinator lor the City attended o meeting in Lans­ ing on November 22. ond 42% attending wore legislative co-ordinotor*. 17% Mayors. 25% Coun­ cil members. 9% Clerks. 6% Attorneys. Mor* elected people are needed to contact Lansing to hove an impact He said resolution* are pui into a book and direct totter* from Mayors go onto the floor. They suggested o regional legislator such as Barry County Council person should drop into Lan­ sing from time to time to show there t* on interest. Smce 1992 lhe State can no longer tax people, but Ottos con. Some areas to be reviewed in 95 96 wore full funding of Stat* Revenue Sharing. Act 312. Bcundrio*. LandfiH Cleanup Authority and EDC iooi» 20. Duane Bower wa* present and hod just at­ tended a Barry County Planning meeting public hearing on amending their junk ordinance lo have more control in keeping junk cars clear from lots. H* stated thot be felt th* City should look ot th* County ordinance which might enhance the on* the Qty ho* in order to stay in the top 100 cities. Japsers* asked what the status of the Civil Infrac­ tion Ordinance wo*. An update will be given al the next meeting. Chief Sarver stated that th* State is m th* process of making a new uniform low cita­ tion from o uniform traffic citation which con be us­ ed tor both This will be effective 1-1-95. 21. Councilman Bleom asked th* status of the numbering ordinance This wo* referred to lhe Qty Attorney and will com* up the next meeting Bleom hod a problem with only new construction having to abide and not all existing homes 22. Mayor Gray welcomed Linda Watson, new County Commissioners elect to the mooting. 23. Moved by Campbell supported by Moy to odpum at 9 40 pm Read and approved Mory Lou Gray Mayor Sharon Vickery. City Clerk (12/22) �p»9® 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1994 LEGAL NOTICES; Tragedy recipe NOTBCC Of MOBTBAM FOBCCLOBUM n i, X. novi a — Ing --- U-.-.. 4 - I*~ me uhkhrrorrs ftl izerowu peen ----mooe v. rt u reo! eelale mortgage mod* by CHRIS A. MILLER and VALERIE L MILLER huebond and wHe. of Ml Road Street Nashville Michigan 44073 ond BONO CORPORATION, a corporation organized ond ox­ tiling under th* lows of the Stat* of Michigan Uwm adaroee I* 3007 Eastern SI Grand Rapids Michigan 44907. doted May 23. 1444 and recorded an Juno 3. 1444 In I fear 404. Pogo 844 of the Barry County Register of Deeds and upon which there II now claimed lo be due lor principal and inlereit the sum of Twenty-One Thouiond Seven Hundred Thirty-Nino Dollars ond Ninety-Five Conti (821.739.45) ond no wH or proceedings at low hav­ ing been instituted to recover the said debt or any part thereof NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue ol the power of solo contained in the mortgage, ond the ■tatute in such cose mode ond provided, on January 14. 1445. at 2:00 p.m. the undersigned will soil at the Eoet door of the County Circuit Court unpaid upon sold COMMENCING 34 FIET WIST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF I OT 66 OF O A PHILLIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OT N/.SHVILlf A( CORDING TO THE RECORDED P AT TH ER EOT THENCE EAST 54 FEET THENCE NCZHt TO THE THORNAPPLI RIVER THENCE WEST ALONG SAID RIVER TO A POINT NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 3» FEET OF LOT 66 AND THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 47 OF THE O A PHILLIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVM.LE 9PJ 04-051 Ito-000-066-01 The redemption period shall bo six (4) months from the date of such sole, unless determined eb endonod in accordance with MCI >400.3241 (o) In which case the redemption perl* d shall bo thirty (30) days from the dote of such solo. Grand Bepids. Ml 44507 DATED: December 13. 1444 Drafted by William M. Azhoul (P40071) 141 OWone. NW. Soo. Ill-A Grand Rapids Ml 44903 |4I4)49B-I3IS Howard a howard attorney! (1/l» Many fine judges Dear Aon Landers: I was sorry to tee an entire column devoted to discussing judges with no judgment, without at least balancing the scales. How about asking your readers to comment oa judges who have put litigants’ lives on the right track? How about mentioning judges who have stayed up all night reading briefs and researching case law to make sure the correct and just verdict was reached? Or the judges who have silently wept in a private mo­ ment after seeing the devastation of a beaten child9 Or the judges w ho have shown tremen­ dous compassion to the mentally ill or the emotionally tom who appear before them daily? What about the judges who are awakened in the middle of the night to issue court orders dealing with medical emergencies or matters of domestic violence' Or the judges who donate their time off the bench to teach, per form weddings (often gratis), deliver speeches or attend meetings so that the public will better understand the system that is theirs9 I ask only that you do what you expect of us. View all of the evidence fairly. Miss Landers, and draw your own conclusion con­ cerning our dedication, hard work, compas­ sion and competence. — Lawrence J. O’Neill, presiding judge. Fresno County Superior Court. Dear Judge O’Neill. Citing the shortcom­ ings and lunacy of some judges does not mean I am not well aware of tbe splendid service rendered by many others all over the country. Dana Diamond Rovner, judge of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Cir­ cuit. has all the fine qualities you describe. Her compassion and reputation for fairness are legendary. The same can be said for Judge William Bauer, senior judge of the U .S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh CtrcuM Add to the list Joireph Schneider, former presiding judge of the Law Division of the Cook County System, and Abraham Lincoln Marovitz Sr.. U.S. district judge for the Northern District of Illinois 1 could go on and on. and I’m sure my readers could add many names to the list, but I do thank you for giving me the opportunity to let the world know that there are many fine judges and that justice is being wdl served m many courts around the nation px. 187 Wee! Michigan Avenue. Sutto 400 KbIbri—l>. Mictogor 440Q7 J494 (414)383 1483 ! Ann Landers (12/24) Don't coo clergy Dear Ann I antten: Getting tired of your job? Lazy maybe? You've been telling lots of people lately, "See your clergyman." 1 need to talk to somebody about my daughter who wanu to marry outside our faith. 1 quit going to church 10 yean ago. so I don’t have a clergyman. Most of the clergymen in this town are so busy doing society weddings and funerals for the rich that there isn’t one left to listen to the problems of ordinary, everyday parishioners, so please don't suggest it. Sign me — Rude Awakening in New Jersey. Dear N J.: For a person who hasn't been in a church for 10 years, you seem to know an awful lot about the clergy. This is the fourth letter I have received from you this week. Please find another hobby. SPECIAL MEETING The Barry County Board of Commis­ sioners will hold a Special Meeting on Tuesday, January 3, 1995, at 9:30 a.m., in the Board of Commissioners' room. Mezzanine Level, Courthouse. 220 W. State Street, Hastings, Ml. This will be an Organizational Meeting to elect Board officers, adopt rules of procedures, name committees and committee assignments. GIRL, Alexandria Kayteen. bora at Pennock Hoapacal on Dec. 2 al *S4 p.m. to Jim and Trudy Dwuel. along with simer. Kyemen Jo. weighing 6 lbs . I ok. and IS inches long. GIRL, Audrey MicheDe. boro at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 4 at 7:45 p.m to Michael Mto Anceor Weston, Hastings, weighing 7 lbs., oes and 2156 inches long BOY, Michael Xavier, boro at Bronson Methodist Hospital. Kalamazoo, on Nov. 4 al 6:17 p.m. to Juar Sanchez and Heather Hum mel. Nashville, weighing 3 lbs.. 4 ozs. and 16 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Dave and Sandra Hummel of Nashville. Ml. and paternal grandparents are Juan and Irene San­ chez of Prescoa. Az. BOY. Travis Lee. bora at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 5 at 6:18 p.m to Jaaon and Angie Sixberry, Hastings, weighing 8 lbs., m ozs. and 22*6 inches long BOY, Alex Wayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 5 al 10:46 p.m. to Wayne and Kimberiy Parker, Shelbyville, weighing 7 lbs., IOto ozs. and 20 inches long. BOY, Cody Allen Snyder, bora at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 9 at 12:27 p.m. to Cara Spoelstra and Scott Snyder. Hastings, weighing 10 lbs.. 2*6 ozs. and 22 inches long. Xvidby. 3«amJe« 25 Monday, ?>wwlat 26 TWINS, Baby Giri. Ctnstian Rae Boze and Baby Boy, Travis John Boze. bora at Pipp Community Hospital to Brenda and Tracy Boze. Plainwell ejEGSZb ^aimudatf, 31 Sundkuf., jlVUUVUf 1 MutuLuy, JaMMoAtf 2 BOY, Eric Kevin Nelson, bora at St. Marys Hospital. Grand Rapids on Friday. Dec. 9. 1994 at 12:48 p.m. He weighed 9 lbs . 11 ozs and 22 inches long Parents are Steve and Sara Nelson of Freeport. He joins his three sisters. Rachel. Alyma. Maria and brother. Andrew ^Hastings ffiitg ^ank MUnSanllK I BABY BOY, Wesley Charles McManus, nora at Pipp Community Hospital. Plainwell. Bora to Lna Kaye and Charles LaVera McManus. Delton I Gem of the Day (Credit Jim Backus) Many a man owes his success lo his first wife, and his SECOND wife lo his success. Lonesome? Take charge of vour life and turn it around. Write for Ann Landers' new booklet. ‘ ‘How to Make Friends and Slop Be­ ing Loneiy ” Send a self-addressed, long, business siu envelope and a check or money order for $4.15 (this includes postage and handling) to: Friends, do Ann landers. P.O. Box 11562. Chicago. Hl. 60611-0562 (In Canada, send $5.05) Side of sex Dear Am I Mlim: I don't think you con­ sider©1 all the possibilities when you replied to "Hurting in Alburquerque." whose hus­ band was not interested in sex and threw up the first few times they tried. You sad he probably has a lou tesiosieronc level. I understand how that might make a man less interested in sex. but why would he throw up? What about the possibility that the man was sexually abused when younger? Many sexually abused people are not in­ terested in sex (even when they are in loving relationships) because it brings back all those horrible feelings. When sex is so repulsive that it can cause a person to throw up. something that goes very deep is at work. I know. Ann. because it hap­ pened to me. Fortunately. I have been able to restore my desire for sex through good counseling and lhe loving support of my nusoano. Ptemt tell ‘Hurting" that in addition to having Ua icstoxurooc level checked, the ihould urge him to iee a counselor. - Been There. Dear Been There: Thank you (and hundreds of rehers) for pointing out a possibility that I naa ovenexxeu. When one encounters an aversion lo sex to the point of throwing up. early sexual abuse is a distinct possibility. Counseling, of course, is essential Dear Au Landers You are to be con­ gratulated for your persistence in fighting for lhe sane gun control laws I hae been involved in the same fight for almost 20 years, since my father was killed with a hardgun by a teen­ ager who warned to rob him M) dad was walking his dog when he was gunned down Il is appalling lhal in this last decade, deaths from guns (murders, accidents and soundex) have almost doubled m the United States. No other industrialized country has a record as bad as ours. Your readers may find it useful to read my updated “Recipe for Tragedy “ Please print it again - Ann G Muel. Mill Valley. Calif. Dear A.G.M.: Your updated “recipe" is a timely reminder lo all parents who may have become lax in this area. It could save many lives. Here it is: I. Take one gun 2. Load with bullets. 3 Place in a handy drawer or cabinet. 4. Add a curious youngster, family member in the heal of anger, mistaken homeowner or burglar looking for a crime weapon 3. Mix and lop with weak gun laws 6 Repeat daily, which yields 38.000 gun deaths (25.000 from handguns) every year in the United Slates Wedding shocker? Dear Ann I —den: I have read many ac­ counts of weddings in the press, but none with a last line like this one. Under lhe beautiful photo of an elegant wedding party — gorgeous gown and trailing veil — was this sentence after identifying the people above: "The bride and groom are expecting a Christmas baby." This appeared in September. What do you. think, Ann? Is this a shocker, or what? — A Fan in Hendersonville, Ky. Dear Henderson: Mr. shocked? Surely yout jest. A while back, a reader sent me anewspaper clipping of a Michigan bride and groom and their two children, ages 3 and 2.? She appeared to be in her ninth month. < Drugs are everywhere. They’re easy to get. easy to use and even easier to get hooked on. If you have questions about drugs, you need Ann Landers' booklet. “The Lowdown on Dope.” Send a self-addressed, long, business-size envelope and a check or money order for $3.65 (this includes postage and handling) to: Lowdown, do Ann Landers,. P.O. Bat 11562, Chicago, III. 60611-0562, (In Canada, send $4.45) Copyright 1994 Crentars Syndkste lac. { NOTICK NOTICE TO THE RESIDENTS OF BARRY COUNTY: NoMce to hereby given that the Barry County Zoning Board o* Appeals wiU copducr a public hearing lor lhe following: CASE NO. V-l-45 — Tom Gorbow (applicant). Tom Fie her and Norm Corey, (property owners). LOO -ION On the South side of Ryon Rd. approMimi tofy one mile East of Woodschool Rd., in Sec. 34 Irvtng Twp PURFOSi: Requesting a variance to construct a prtvotn rood with a width loss than 24 feet that to raqui.nd CASE NO. V-2-45 —Jtm Hoyden. (opgllcoH). LOCATION On the South side of Terry Low oH Starr School Rd.. Lot 30 and 31. of Bur-Mor Estates in Sac. ». Hastings Twp. PURPOSE: Requesting a variance to erect a detoched accessory building height in excess of 12 foot high. MEETING DATE: January 3. 1445. TIME: 7 JO p.m. PLACE: Community Room in the Courts and Low Building at 230 West Court Street. Hostings. Michigan. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon an appeal either verbal', or In writing will bo gtven the opportunity to bo hoard ot the above mentioned time and place. Site inspection of the above described property will bo completod by the Zoning Board of Appeals members the day of lhe hearing. Perrons in­ terested In accompanying tne group should contact the Planning Office. The variance applications are available lor public inspection ot the Barry County Planning Of­ fice. 230 W. State St.. Hastings. Michigan during the hours of 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. (closed between 12-1 p.m.), Monday thru Friday. Please coll tho Plann­ ing Office at 448-4830 for further Information. Tho County of Barry will provide necessary aux­ iliary aids and services, such as signors for lhe hearing impaired and audio tapes of printed materials being considered at the meeting, to mdividuals with dtoabilHioi at tho rneeting hearing upon ton (10) days notice to the County of Barry. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary cid» or services »houId context the County of Barry by writing or coHing tho following: Judith A. Peter­ son Coordmotor 220 W State. Hostings. Ml 44058, (414) 448-4891 Nancy I. Boersmo Borry County Clerk (12/22) File No. B4-448-DM HON RICHARD M SHUSTER MARTHA LOU ENGLE. Piomtiff CRAIG PHILLIP HANNAR Defendant • DAVS H TRIPP (P24240) 204 South Broadway T Hastings. Michigan 44058 . Phono (414) 443-4985 Attorney for Plaintiff In pursuance and by virtue of a Judgment of thd Circuit Court in tho County of Barry. State of Michigan, mode and entered on April 25. 1487 and August B. 1487. in a certain cause therein pending, wherein Martha Lou Enylo was Plaintiff and Craig Phillip Honnor was Defendant, notice to hereby given that I shall sell at public sale to tho highest bidder, at the East stope of the Courthouse »<mated in tho Qty of Hastings. County of Barry. on January 31. 1449, at UO pjn.. the foNowing described property!ies). ail those certain pieced) or parcel(s) of land situated In tho Township of, Xj —— W . Cr^^U^ I-8-l J . ...ic ■mpe uW*iiy or Orm-u uarry, jiare or AR Rntcmgon , oescr io- A Parcel of land In tho East fractional 1 /2 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 32. Town 2 North. Rango 4 West. Describes os: Beginning at. the Southwest comer of Lot 3 of Supervisor's Plat of First Addition to Eddy's Beach according to the recorded plat thereof, as recorded In Uber 3 of Plats an page 4. thence South 7 3T West 40 foot, thence South 84 dog. 1' East 104.42 feet, thence. North 2 dog. 38* East 40 feet, thence North 89 dog._ 1* West 104.42 foot to the place of beginning, Hope, Township. Barry County, Michigan. PARCEL H 1 Th. North 1 /2 of Lots 8, 9 and 10 of Supervisor's Ptat al First Addition to Eddy's Beach. Hope* Township. Barry County. Michigan. A PARCH ■ lots 3. 4. 5 and 4 of lhe first addition to Eddy s^ Reach, according to too recorded plat thereof' Hope Township. Barry County. Michigan. Subject to all conditions, restrictions and easements of record. 4 Dated December 14. 1444 Tony Stein V Deputy Sheriff Drafted by. I David H. Tripp (P24240) Hostings . Ml 44058 (1/»)r •1 Barry County Residents knwuq your ammuuity and its papt: males you fed "nun at home. " The Hastings Banner ...keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities,sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. The Hastings Banner "Matuiy Sarry County residents fed at home for over 100 years. " * �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1994 — Page 9 The Millers of Assyria By Joyce F. Weinbrecht The Cleaveland Ellis house built In 1838, the first frame house In Assryal Township. Tbe Millar family moved there In 1910. This picture of the Miller family In front of the house was taken In 1915. Im— h. HoflenmiUer wm bom Dk. 25. I (31? ■ Bmra. de rae ot Ma Hoden- The 50th wedding ennhrereary of Jasper and Lucinda Millan 1. Glenn Miller, 2. Clifton Millar, 3. Halen Miller, 4. Artie Miller, 5. Laura Purchell, 6. miller (1799) «mJ Mary Dretr Hoffeaniller Ma and Mary with iheir children. Eva (IS). Fred (taer. age II). laiper. ape 2, akag wkh Mary » brother. Loren Dietz and to family, left Hamburg. Germany, trj come m the United State, a 1137, crorung the ocean on the Bng FnaHia. They arrived a New York on Sept 27. 1(37. They traveled north on the Hadara River and then eaat on *e Erie C«ml to Albion and Rome. New York. Jaaper tad Freer were bound over to a man on lhe canal and worked for him until Jaaper waa 21 yean oid. By It52 he had arrived m Miduga and wn working far a Mr Young of Goguac Frame. Battle Creek, and had wr chaaad SO acme to- Seaaiaa 7 in Aaaryia Tneudiir. Berry Cou«f. from WiUum Warce. who had gotten the land aa a govern­ ment bounty foilowiag the Indian War with lhe Srmmnln of Florida. John and Maty HofleatntU-. had artlJed in ■he Clevcfaed. Ohio. area. Jaaper brought diem lo Aaayna Townalup. where they lived In a log cabin bulk for them near the home of Jaaper, who had by that time changed hit unr io Jaapeme Miller John died March 17. 1(56. and Mary died on Aug. 12. 1(57 They ate toned in the Elin Cemetery. Aaayna ToamMp. Eva Hortenmiller had married a wagon maker. Madueat Schneider They had a baby, Lceto, who waa bora in Detroit on Aag. II, 1(57. ok day before lhe death of her gr.-iadnmther. Mary. After the birth of baby Louise, tbe family rnatjmmd on their trip lo their new home m Hickory Comen. Barry Township. Barry County They arrived there on April 17. I(S( Jmper Mdler teemed Lucinda Buller, deader of Justice Buller of Aaayna Towaalup. They were married m the Bnggs Schoofaotme aear Lacy During lhe Civil Wk. Jaaper waa drafted mo We 13th Midugaa Infantry. Jackww. ma cook. He paid SS5 to secure a tubauuK to lake hie place in die anil. He waa then able lo nay oa hia land and tame hit crape. laaper and Lucinda't children were dawfnen EJvt (1(59). Mary (1(62) and toon Anhar (1(66) and John (1(69) More children followed Jerne (1(72), Laura (1(74), Myneila (1(70 nd Fred (1(72) lo bring die family to eight children They alto look in an orphaned children Five were from Chicago's Foundling Home, matong a large family of 16 io be taken care of. loo. oreaaea ano eoucMcu. The orphans were Will Abbott. Moms. Harry. Kathenae Margaret and Sarah Brown. The surnames of several are unlisted in the family httfory • Jaqxrae dad very well on has farm He waa Me to not only take care of ha large family. Lt ateo he helped out those in the community Maurice Miller. 7. Ethel Abbott, 8. Floyd Miller, 9. Anna Miller, 10. Margaret Miller, 11. Kathryn Miller, 12. Joe Moore, 13. Myrtle Moore, 14. Beatrice Moore, 15. Cora Payne, 16. Mary Purcell, 17. Charles Purcell, 16. Effie Ab­ bott. 19. Will Abbott, 20. Maude Miller, 21. Max Miller, 22. Jesse Miller, 23. Fred Miller, 24. Roee Miller, 25. Arthur Miller, 26. Jasper Miller, 27. Lucinda Miller, 28. Jaaper Conklin, 29. Sarah Conklin, 30. Peter Conklin, 31. Nettle Miller. 32. Hattie Rice, 33. May Rice, 34. Roy Rice. Jasper and Lucinda were married on April 17,1858. This picture was taken In 1908. ■te waa anrreatod in religion and education He donated the land and help to found and build the Lacy Congregational Church la 1904 he bought 320 acres on the road that a aow known as M-66, Section 4. Assyria TowasMp He paid $8,300 for the land and the beautiful frame house which Cleaveland EUm had budt as a wedding gift for hu daughter. -Matam CtooveiMtd Hinchman, in irzo. Jasper Miller took possession of the form on March I. 1905. and he lived there until his death ■ 1915. Lucinda died in 1930 Both Jasper's and Lucinda's home had ar open door policy to the many children they raised. their neighbors and to the local Indians who would stop by to steep by the Milter fireplace at night, leaving in the morning after getting a warm night's steep. Anna Milter Davis toid about her grand parents' home. She also told about gypsy* who would come down East Avenue the south end of Jaaperse and Lucinda Milter's proper* ty. The Milter children were all warned to stay away from the gyspys because they were practiced stealing children to be sold into "while slavery." Of course, this made the children more determined than ever to visit them One young mate gypsy though that Anna was a school teacher and was flitting with her The gypsies would play music for them. Their tents had rugs on the floors. They toid the visaing children that one of their members had just given birth to a new baby and that they were camped there waning for her to gam strength so that they could travel on. The Milter children grew io adulthood and moved on to raise families of their own. For this article about the Milters we will foltow Arthur Milter the eldest son. born on Jan. 12. 1866. the third child in the family. Arthur attended country school when the form work could spare him. He married Olive Case in 1888. They had six children, two daughters and four sons The mother of the children. Olive erne Milter, died in 1904 and Arthur mamed Rose Stone. In 1910. they purchased the large frame home Ckaveland Ellis had built in 1838. This was the first frame bouse to be built in Assyria Township. The house had in 1915. eight bedrooms. three fireplaces, two stairways, a perter. tutchen, living room dining iccm. large pantry (buttery), a large wood room and a workshop. The frame of the house was made of hewn timbers. The woodwork of the Mery and John Hoffenmlller are buried In the Ellis Cemetery. Assyria townsnip. * * interior and the siding is made of white wood. The story is told that Mr. Ellis went to Maple Grove to see John Mott. who had a saw mill in that place, to have the lumber sawed for his new house Mr. Mott placed a high value on his labors and Mr. Ellis felt that the pnee was too high He then went to Detroit •nd r Khkrata a> ■UB*«ft>ss II tone on two wagons with lhe help of his hired man. He then set up the saw mill and sawed the lumber for his house and for several others in me neignoornooo The Milter children were Nettie, who mar­ ried Floyd LaCtear; Anna, who mamed Will Davis; Gten. who married Dora Benedict; Floyd, who married Lovelie Hdvie; Oriie, who married Helen German; and Clifton, who married Edith Smith. The Arthur Milter family grew into men and women who knew the meaning of hard work. They attended the Bnggs School when they could be spared from the farm work. The family grew up as part of the community they lived in. taking part in school affairs, church rad politics. They married and raised their own children with (he values instilled in them by their grandparents and parents. Arthur Milter died ia 1948 and his wife and the lady who mothered his children. Rose Milter, died tn 1954. They are buried in Ellis Cemetery. Floyd Milter was born Nov. 26. 1895. the fourth child of Arthur and Olive Case Milter. (He recently celebrated his 99th birthday) He grew up m the big frame house on M-66. He attended Briggs School. In 1920. he bought a small farm and on March 7. 1920. he mamed Lovelie He) vie of Bellevue in the Methodist parsonage in Bellevue and the newlyweds began farming. The first Sunday after they were married, a cyclone came through the area where there form was located. It did't do much damage to the Milter form, but it destroyed the house just to the west of them. Later Floyd was able to add the land next to his farm and this gave him a farm of 99 acres. They lived there until January 1974, when they sold the farm and bought a house and lot in Hastings The form did not occupy all of Floyd's time He was deeply involved in his com­ munity and the county. He was treasurer of the Lacy Telephone Company during the late 1930s and early 1940s. He served on the Briggs School Board for 32 yean. He was a member of the Assyria Township Board, served 10 yean as justice of the peace and married one couple but he would per­ suade the couples who asked h*m io marry them to see the minister instead He served 10 yean as trustee in Assyria and 10 yean as supervisor. He was on the Barry County Soil Conservation board 24 yean and four yean oe the Social Services Board He was very instrumental in planning and building the Barry County Medical Care Facility, now known as Thornapple Manor He joined the Bnggs Methodist Church in 1917 and served as a Sunday School teacher or supenntendem until 1973. when the Bnggs Church joined with Dowling Methodist Church Lovelte Miller served this church as the pianist over the same period and was the organisi at the Dowling Methodist Church after the Bnggs Church joined with them Floyd tells about going to the Farmers' Week in Lansing about 1914 or 1915. They went to Battle Creek in a horse-drawn sleigh to catch the tram into Lansing He thought that the railroad was the Grand Trunk They left the horse al a livery barn to wait for their return They made the tnp to Lansing on the tram (From left) Earl McKibbon, Victor Eckhardt, Jack O’Conner, Floyd Miller and Bill Cridler, all very active In their township and county governments. without incident. However on the trip from Battle Creek to Hastings, the steigh tipped over, dumping them into a snow bank. They recovered the hone and steigh and came on in to town, wet and cold from the snow bath. After the Millers moved to Hastings, Floyd worked in the Drain Commissioners office and the Equalization office. He prepared the material for the 1980 Plat Book for Barry County preparing the descriptions and locating the properties. He had his 80th birth­ day white working on this project. Floyd and Lovelte had one daughter, Carol, who married Howard Higbee. Carol and Howard had three children. Philip Higbee. Lorraine Hebert and Donald Higbee Howard died in 1961. Carol married Vern Harbin in 1966 Lovelte died in 1989 Floyd, at 99, can remember so many things from the past and has so many interesting stories to tell. He has touched the lives of so many people in such as positive way. He will always be an integral part of the history of Barry County. Soitrcw. Family records; interviews with Floyd Miller and Carol Harbin; Barry County History 1985 and the Hastings Banner Archives. LEGAL NOTICE MORTGAGE SALE — Default has bean mode In ♦he conditions of o mortgage mode by: Robert A. McCoy lo Mortgoga Mvs. Inc.. MoeIgagaa. dotad January IS. ItW. and racordad on January IS. 1W3. in Mbor 344, on paga 62. Barry County Racords Michigan and asognod by sold martgagao lo Miami VaNoy Bank, an Ohio Cor­ poration. by an assignment doted Janvory 26. 1W3. and recorded on Juno 23. 1993. in Libor 573. on rage S92. Barry County Records, Michigan, on which mortgage there is claimed to bo due at the dots herooi the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND ONE HUttORK SIXTY AND 0/100 DOLLARS (SS3.ISO.a3). including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of soio contoinod in said mor­ tgage and the statute in such case made and proviouo, imjvko nev^^^i given iiiui so>o inuc rgage -wmi Jkk a t a---- J. - . A - — 1— _ 4 .J- - --- . ----- • do vorecKNco uy a sore oi me morrgogoa promisos, or some part of thorn, ot public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 odock a.m.. on January 19. 199S. Said premiss are (ituated m City of Hastings W - - wUo^^^y, —• - mkEns^^sn. 461 -A » - - 4 are - ~ - oosenoeo 4-_ - -4 as. -^^or^y ano lots 2 and 3 of Block 9 of DANIEL SntKBTS ADDTDON to the Qty, formerly Vllfogo of Hastings, according to tho recorded plot thereof, as record­ ed tn Liber 1 of Plati on Page 11 Hem 40B-S1-0930640. Tho redemption period shall bo 6 months from the dote of such sale unless determined abandon­ ed in accordance with 194BO. 600.3241a. In which case the redemption ported shall bo X days from tho dote of such sola Dated November 29. 1994 Miami Volley Bank, an Ohio Corporation Mortgagee BORNSTEIN AND SCHNEIDERMAN P.C.. Attorneys 17117 W. Nine Mile Rd.. Sto 1040 Southfield. Ml 40075 (1/5) Present: All Board Members Guests: Gordon and Will© Fuhr. Keith Toytor. Meeting colled to order at 8 00 by Supervisor Kaiear. Approved Clerk's and Treasurer’s Report. Keith reported on disposing of old voting machine. Set up Specie' meeting Dec. 29. 1994 at 8 00 to appoint Board of Review and discuss road Approved Sams Software maintenance Approved hiring Gordon Al lord mg for snow removal. Approved trade in of John Deere mower for 1995 model. Approved amendment of budget. Approved payment of oil bills. Adjourned meeting 8 45 p.m. Wilma Daniels Clerk Attested to by: David Kaiser. Supervisor (12/22) Hold Public Hearing for Ordinance *95-1 on January 9. 1995 Appointed 95-96 Board of Review. Set rood meeting lor January 5. 1995 Amended budget 52,275. Paid outstanding bills. Adfoumed ot 7:40 Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk Attested to by: Richard C. Thomas. Supervisor (12/22) ■uMrt Board Mi tltog December 12. 1994 - 7:X p.m. Pledge to tho Flag by ail present. Board Members all present, sis rosidens, throe Approval of agenda. November meet, ng Received Treasurers, all correspondence ond commiftoe reports. Approved payment of all listed bills. Sot charge for Zoning Ordinance and Land Use Man. Appointed Robert Miller and Wayne Schoneboom to Board of Review, place notice in Reminder for third member Respond to Case No. 94 63<FCH by tetter Ro: vacate pared on Lake Drive Adfoummont 9:49 p.m. Shirley R. Cose Cterk Attested to by: Potncte I. Baker. Supervisor (12/22) Mmufes approved os mailed Treasurers report approved as presented Approved agenda os presented Appointed Board of Review members Bills approved for 55.944 19 plus poyidls Meeting odfournod ot 9:0 p.m William Wooer Supervisor (12/22) TheAfew Food Label Chech It Out! �Page 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22. 1994 ‘As cold as we were, we should have snow for Christmas’ says DK basketball coach The Delton unity basketball leant fell to Otaego. Tuesday night. 7245 and fell so 0-4 this season The Pmihen outshot the Bulldogs 5843. and according lo coach Jim Hogobotxn. that |hc leUlnJ & lhc sioey. "We made IS SPORTS field goals and they made 29." Otsego also hit five of seven three pointers 'They were able to put lhe ball through and we weren't.' he said. 'Our post players would leave the low post to assist in covering the dribbler and they would pass inside lo get lhe easy kiss off the glees' Otsego had two players over 6-fool-6 and used them low In the key for the inside pass over Delton's guards and tbe easy basket. In the first half Dehon was bouncing lhe ball off the hoop, but tbe score was few and far between. The Panthers also suffered al tbe free throw line bitting only eight of 23 tries Otsego hit nine of 17 tries. 'As cold as we were, we should have snow for Christmas," Hogoboom said. The coach said Otsego, a team which wu 1-3 coming Into tbe coolest, finally wu able to gel on track and put all of their talents together and take away Delton's speed. They have been having some problems, but tonight they put it together and handled us pretty well.'he said. The DK coach changed tbe starting line up to give lhe Panthers a different look. He added Ryan VUek. David Atkinson and Tyler Jansen to the starting rotation and alao rotated more players Into lhe game and Hogoboom said they did well. Vllef. can hit from the outside. Atkinson is good on the offensive glass and Jansen Is "a real good post player.' "I can see that some of the juniors are still playing like they were on tbe Junior vanity squad, but by giving them more court time, they will see that tbe game is s little faster, a little stronger and a different kind of game than they are used to.' be said. Jansen wu tbe top scorer for the Panthers against Otsego with 11 points, Gary Haber had 10 sad Brad Myers bad nine. Top scorer for Otsego wu Jeff Hoffman with 21. followed by Mike Holmes with 15 and Jason Khodl with 12. Deilon’s top scow Tytor Jansen ecoree two of hie tewn-Ngh it points by going ovsr Otsego 'top scow JeflHoftmsn. from a loot Insids tte arc HHS matmen top Sturgis for Twin Valley win, place in Wyoming Park tournament A 21-secood pin by 100-pounder Ryan Rude set tbe stage for Hastings defeating Stixgis in Twin Valley wrestling. Tuesday night nice to get another win. because they have beaten us a lot mote over the years than we have beaten them.' Tbe Saxons came away with a 38-22 victory to even its league record at 1-1. Also winning by pin for Hastings was Craig Bowen (134). wbo finished off his opponent in 53 seconds, and Cede Bowen (160) wbo bad bis opponent on the ma hi 57 secosids. Man MacKcruie (151) won with a 13-1 tally and Chris Allen (142) won 9-1. Mike Opotski (126) doubled up bis opponent 14-7 and David Kouti (106) edged out bu opponent 4-3. Sparky WeedaU (215) woo by forfeit. Coach Davis Furrow said II was a nice win for the Saxon matmen because when Hastings fir-l joined tbe league. Haaungs went down lo Sturgis sod gave them their only loss in tbe league 'll seems Titting that we should defeat them in our last league meet.' Furrow said, refenng lo tbe fact that Hastings will be moving into tbe OK Conference While Division next year. *We will have the league e et there this year and it would be He said tbe wrestlers did a good job considering just tbe one day's practice between this past weekend's tournament. "It was a nice way to leave Sturgis." Furrow said. Winning exhibition matches for the Saxons wen: Chris Stafford (134). Tom Moore (142). Keim Cross (160) and Nick Wilson (151). Wilson. Cross and Moore won by pin and Stafford won 10-7. The vanity wrestling learn finished fourth in the Wyoming Part Wrestling Invitational. Saturday. Holland West Ottawa placed First in the meet with 157.5 points, followed by Wyoming Part with 130. Haslett with 126.5. Hastings with 115. Grand Haven with 101. Spana *B* team with 88. Godwin Heights with 13. Rockford "C team with 55. East Kentwood "B" team with 52. Grand Rapids Catbolic Central with 46 and Cedar Springs *B* learn with 39. Otsego bad 26 rebounds to Delton's 25 sod tbe Panthers turned tbe ball over 12 times to tbe Dawg's IS. One of tbe other positive tilings I saw in tbe game.' Hogoboom said, 'wu that even though we were down by 25 points in the fourth quarter and there were leu than two minutes left in the game. I still saw our guys bustling for the ball.' In the junior vanity game, the Panther squad fell to 2-2 this season with a 57-40 loss. Troy McCarty wu the leading scorer for Delton with 14 and Scott Hau bad 13. The team was down by seven <ler tbe first quarter, but came back to tie tbe score at 24 by lhe breax. In the third quarter however, the junior Panthers were outscored by 12 and were not able to get back into lhe game. Tbe team shot 19 of 35 from the free throw line and Otsego tut eight of 18. In tbe freshman game. Delton lost 56-32. Taking gold medals for Hastings in tbe meet were Craig Bowen (134 lbs.). Chris Allen (142) and Weedall (215). Both Allen and Weedall woo all of their matches by pins and Bowen won by two pmsanda 12-1 major decision Three other wrestlers placed fourth for tbe Saxons. Rude bad three wins and two losses. Mike Opoiskl wu 2-2 and Justin Walers (Hwt) went 2-2 in tbe tournament. Also scoring for Hastings but not placing were: Man Moore (119). MacKeniie and Jon Olmstead (172). "We also need to heal some of tbe nagging injuries and get everyone healthy.' Furrow said of tbe holiday break. :____ - Mowdai Mixers Mu.hri.ri 40-20: TM Lassies 37-23; Han zier Tours 32-28; Hastings Bowl Sisters 32-28. Rowdie Girls 32-28; Jo's Bookkeeping 30-30; Three Pomes Tack 29-31; Girrbachs 29-31; Mr Bruces 28-32: Unique Washtub Duo 27-33; Outward Appearance 22-38; Deweys Auto Body 22-38 Good Games and Series - D. Kelley 175-511; A Hall 181-489; J Mercer 167- 450: L. Perry 175-471; M. Snowden 172-463; B Anders 165-465; N Taylor 168- 495; M Snyder 191-475; S. VanDcnburg 200-535; F. Schneider 176-489; M. Wieland 186-487 Good Games — K Trierweiler 171; S. Cole 141; B. Moore 143; R Bennett 151; S. Nash 151; A. Gralwm 192; L Potter 168; N. Morgan 147; J. Ogden 162; P Hemr.^oo 145; D Larsen 173. Thursday Twisters Riversak Cemetery 36-20; Geukes Market 32-24; Hastings Bowl 29-27; Looney Tunes 27-29; Macher T Custom Painting 24 5-32.5; Mason-Davis Line 19.5-36.5 High Cain Md Series - Dec 8 — L. Hammond 205-438; B Dunn 213-509; Dec 15 - M WUkes 158; M Eaton 169; N. Taylor 168; P Arends 206-543; P Guy ISO; G Stockham 130 Good Games and Series — B Roush 160. D Feldkamp 163; C Curtis 147; H Poland 112; P Doerema 170; L Slaughter 140; S Neunerver 172; L. Barnum I7O-5OO; L Ham­ mond 157. P Wnght 176; B Roeth 147. Thursday A.M. Hummers 40-20; Slow Pokes 35W-24W. Hastings Bowl 34-26; Bosleys 31-29; Let ■nets 31-29: Varneys 30H-29H; Question Marta 30 30. Nne-N-Gales 2856-31 H. Thor nappie Trading Post 28-32; Algonquin Farm 26-34; Valley Realty 24-367; LeHarves I7H-42W. Gtwd Games and Series — F Ruthruff 195-532; J. Lewis 187-505; P Fisher 176-479; S Mogg 181-468; P Hamilton 189-467; F. Schneider 156-447; J. McKeough 176-441; S. Lambert 153-432; T Joppw 170400; L. Allen 139-385; M Stem breeber 144-375; D. Collier 138-371; S. Salazar 122-318; J. Piper 110-304; B Bodo 110-261; C Stuart 155; P Rumsey 147; B Estep 146; S. Dryer 142; G. Scobey 141; T. Teixeira 139; N. Moucoulis 115. Senior Citizens Woodmanasee 46-14; Nash 45-15; Otis 36-24; Kuempel 35 W-24 94; Ludescher 33H-26H; Brodock 33-27; Schlacbler 32-28; Fnend 31-29; brewer 29H-30ri; Moucoulis 27*4-3294; Keeler 26-34; Beckwith 26-34; Jesick 25-35; M Hall 24-36; Kasinsky 2040; Snyder 2040; N Hall 20-40. Ladles High Game - S Pennington 233. P. Caatleberrs 159. D Keeler 168; B Miner 167; M Hall 156; B Vrogmdcwey 157. P Snyder 160; E Mesecar 185; L Friend 158; D. Keeler 125 Mem High Game - C. Baker 236; F. Col­ vin ISO. H Keeler 195; R Schlacbler 180; W Woodmansee 176; G Farley 172; A. Hendncksen 138; D Dean 182. G. Young 156; T Spolestra 179. D Hail 179; J. Kasin sky 189; B Phillips 172; P Otis 170. Tneattay. Nite Rec. 83 Lae Ice 37 94-1494; Barry Auto 33-19; Fair child! 30-22; Freeport Supply 28-24; Wood­ manses 27-25; Carbon Ctr 26ri-25ri. Terrys Tic Toe 26-26; Classic Realty 25-27; Freeport Elevator 17-35. Chad Lyons gats an ayalul of skew from Otaego defender Brian Pearson In the Tuesday nt(^t loot. High Games and Series — T. Westbrook 198-553; R. Wieland 198-545; J. Zink 207-569; J Buehler 188-524; M. Portia 178-505; J Bartimus 199-501; T. Burch 176-501; D. Malynek 209-569; D. Wood­ mansee 179-492; J. Kohler 208-482; B. King 190-505. Wednesday P.M. Hair Care Center 3894-2194; H & S Machine 37-23; F.H. Parties 36W-23W; Varney Stables 36H-23H; Eye & EM Specialists 31-29; Mace's Ph. 3OW-25W; Mafia 29W-3OW; Nashville Chrio 23-33; Valley Realty 19-41; Lifestyles I4H45M. High Games and Series - Yoder 175-510; E. Mesecar 185-495; E Hammontree 191478: E. Vanesse 184-469; B High 156460; P. Frederickson 192465: N. Varney 173424; F. Schneider 167441; B. Estep 147-396; C Trumbull 147-391; J. Petlengill 144-379; S. Drake 153437; P Smith 180: C Shellenbarger 148; B. Hathaway 170; S. Pennington 178; B. Norris 160. J. Harper 135; V Slocum 141; B. Vrogindewey 145; P. Castleberry 159; J. Doster 141: D. Bums 150; K. Becker 515. Thursday Angels Outboard Inn 3494-2194; Ray James Elec. 34-22; Ups A Downs 34-22. Nashville Chiro 32-24; Big B's 28-28; Melaleuca Inc. 2494-3194; Cedar Creek 19-29; Trouble Shooters 10-38. Good Games & Series: S. Greenfield 190; C. Guernsey 164; L. Colvin 165; B. Weiler 168; B Cuddahce 187-502; G. Daniels 207-563; L. Tilly 199-501; J Fisher 159; S. Varney 162; R. Quesada 177405; C. Sebas­ tian 187; G. Breitner 168; B. Hayes 170; I. 153; S Snider 156 See BOWLING continued Page 11 Panthers David Atkinson, No. 32. and Brad Myers. No. 24. bo8ix up Wayne Stack's attempted pul back In tte second quarter ol the Deltoo-Otsego game. Hastings eagers fall to Marshall The third quarter wu tbe telling difference in Hastinp varsity basketball team'i 55-41 lois to Twin Valley foe Marshall. Friday night. Tbe Saxon eagers trailed 9-8 after the first period and were still down by only one at the break. But in tbe third quarter, tbe Redskins blasted out of the locker room to run up a 12-point lead. The Saxons recovered in tbe fourth, but still slipped by a basket. Tbe Saxons are now 1-3 overall and 0-2 in the Twin Valley Leading scorer for Hastings was Jim Rob be with 16 point*. Marshall's Eric Andrysiak and Chris Kleinscbmidt both bad 16 points in tbe game. The Saxon* are now on Christmas break and won't play again until tbe team bors Hillsdale Jan. 6. Middle School suffers first wrestling loss The Hastings Middle School wrestling team suffered it's first loss of lhe season to a very tough Holl team Winning by pins were Phil McKeough and Mike Lipstraw Winning by decision was Chad Soteboom and Sam Stafford Also winning exhibition matches were Jeremy Bishop. J.J Williams. Aaron Potter. Zac Woodley. John Jacobs. Jay Campbell. Lucas Reaser and Tim Blessing YMCA Mens Basketiball Standings CLmgue W-L Union Bank.........................................................2-1 Riverbend............................................................2-1 Carpenters Plumbing........................................2-1 Iron Heads........................................................... 1-2 Carts Market...... ................................................1-2 Ag Boys............................................................... 1-2 A League Petersons . .................................... NAC..................................................................... 2-0 Blairs Landscaping........................................... 1-2 Hamiltons Excavating.................................... 0-2 1SG....................................................................... 0-2 B League: Minor Hearing Aid Center......................................... 3-0 Viking.................................................................. 2-1 Larry Poll Realty.............................................. 1-1 Hastings DriP Team..........................................1-2 Pennock Hospital..............................................0-3 B League: Major Lakewood Merchants...................................... 2-0 Clearview Professional ............................. 1-1 Hastings Merchants..........................................1-1 Bosley Pharmacy..............................................0-2 Results C League — Ag. Boys 42 vs. Riverbend 47; Carpenter Plumbing 38 vs. Carts Market 35; Iron Heads 42 vs. Union Bank 62. B Minor League — Pennock Hospital 43 vs. Hearing Aid Center 51; Viking 58 vs. Larry Poll Real y 48 B Major League — Bosley Pharmacy 46 v*. Hastings Merchants 57; Clearview Profes­ sional 50 vs Lakewood Merchants 79 A League — Hamilton Excavating 56 vs. NAC 57; Petersons 66 vs. Blairs Landscapp■ng 52 3 �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 22. 1994 — Page 11 “Wiggle Worm’s Surprise” presented at Central Elementary Robert Frie»wyk» fourth grade class presented lhe production "Wiggle Worm's Surprise* for other students at Central Elementary in Hastings on Dec. 13. The play opens in a part, with the trees, leaves and rocks complaining about the cold, dreary winter. Efforts by Wiggle Worm to entice the park residents with a tickle to make them laugh and perhaps have a party are rebuffed The gloomy mood of tbe part residents is replaced by fear when woodcutters come to size up the trees for use as Christmas trees. Chop the trees' Chop the trees! Chop the trees!" the woodcutters chant as they approach the park. A desparate call goes out for Wiggle Worm, who comes back to lightly tickle each woodcutter, making them happy. Laughing, the woodcutters run away, and Wiggle Worm's light touch saves the trees. In the cast are Wendy Iler as "Wiggle Worm," Becky Nicholson as "Big Tree." Angie Brown as "Little Tree.' Miranda Davis. Megan Falconer. Tina Fuller. Amber Mullins and Carrie Stow as "Leaves," Megan Hazier. Amber Karrar and Victoria Pacheco as "Rocks,” Robert Woodworth as the "Leader" of the woodcutters. Jcffy Eddy as "Big Woodcutter." Daniel Wilkins and Aaron Hedger as "Little Woodcutters." Laurence Adrianson, Ryon Lear, Chuck Purdum, Andy Roobol, Jeramey Shoebridge. Mike Kovalcik as "Friendly Woodcutters." and Chuck Purdum and Andy Roobol on the curtain The introduction was given by Robert Fneswyk Hare come the woodcutters’ This doesn't look good for tho trees in the park. The men with exes and eaws have their eye on them for Christmas trees The rocks, trees and leaves are complaining about the dun and dreary wirter. but don't want to listen to Wiggle Worm's advice BOWLING, CONTINUED... Turiduy Mlied Tbonuppic Lake Tradin* Foe 4-0; Country BunuAuu >1; Lil Demons 3-1; MmooDivu Line 3-1; Neil'r Prokin* 3-1; Black Sheep 1-3; Pis Seekers 1-3; Woodmanaee Cooatructioo 1-3; GiUoru CorutnrctxM 1-3; Consumers MBeck IR;Sl Zimme ran 17B;S. Hyde 17J; B. lohnsoo 112-4B2. B Woodmansee IBl;P. Snore 186; M. Guy 197; M. Davia 200; A Nichols 146. Womens Hl*h Games 4 Series D. Service 167; B Wilkins 533; J. Bryans 158; E lohnsoo 210-555; K. Zirrmerman 151; D Sample 160-374. Dsursdas Ray James Elec 38-22; NaJiville Chrio 35-23; Ups and Downs 35-25. Outboard Inn 34H-25H. Bi* B's 29-31: Melaleuca 27W-32W; Cedar Creek 20-32; Trouble Shooters 13-39. Gaud Gaines and Serie. — C Gates 130; R Quesada 166; C. Sebastian 201-539; B. Hushes 232; K. Carr 155. D Sa-ter 170; M Boody 200; L. Apsey 212-530; L. Colvin 163. B Weeler 171-486; B Cuddahee 186-516; B Paul 187; S. Grinage 169: J Leans 191; I. Daniels 191 Taradas Nile Rec <3 Lac Ice 38W-I7M; Barry Auto 37-19. Fair­ childs 31-25; Woodmamees 30-26; Cartion Center 29W-26W; Terry Tic Toe 29-27; Freeport Supply 28-28. Class* Realty 26-30; Freeport Elevator 21-35. High Games and Series — J Bartimu* 180-511, J Zmk 219-516. .* IJsborne 111 184 509. D Lambert 179-506. 1 Westbrook 180496 M Crow 188-493. T Weiand 172-491; B Kutg 211-490 T Burch 193-480 Sunday Night Mixed Freeman's 38*-21*. Diehard* 36*-23*; Fearsome 4 36-24; HAL 36-24; Alley Cats 34*-25*. B S er* 34-26; Load Hogs 31-29; Misfits 31-29; Friends 31-29; Dynamites 30-30. Holey Roller* 28-32; Tasmanian * 28-28. Rookies 27*-32*; Really Rooen* 27-33. Hooter Crew 24-32. Undecided 24-36; 9 and a Wiggle 22 38. Beginners 1640 Women* High Series and Games - K Becker 216-547. D Snyder 196-545; K. Sut fm 182 529; D Kelley 182 528; M Bowman 148-424. D Kral I man 159-419; C Graham 162414. M Hodges 179; S Sanborn 176; L T Bey 175; C Davis 173; M Snyder 169. N Taylor 163; C Wicm 159; P Miller 151 S Howell 129; T Huey 88 Men* High Series and Game* — J. Bar num 252-638. R Bowman 213-563. M Freeman 198-560. J Woody 201-550; H Hodge* 187-535; S Krallman 176-523. D Vickers 182-516. R Swift 193-515 Tuesday's Trio’s 3 Blind Mice 22 14. Three Pomes 22-14. Easy Rollers 21-15. Day by Day 19-17. The Three “B’s” 18-18; Mill* Landing 18-18; Team <7 13-15 High Games and Series — S Vandenburg 210-597. Billie 167-468. J Stanhope 154 372. C Sanlmxemo 199; P Smith 189 L Barnum 189; N McDonald 168; K Fay 162. K Allen 142. D Moore 141. D Nelson 140 Bowieretle* Kent Oil 36-24; Carbon Center Esc 35 25; Hecker In*. 33-27; Dorothy * 31-29; Bennett Ind 20* 39*; DJ Eiectnc 20* 39* Good Games and Series — J Penengill 144 J Elliston 192-499. J Dawe 164-452. M Garber 171-471. R Murphy 176; E Vmmmc 211-539. T Christopher 233-529 P Bnnen 158. H Coenen 218-199. N Goggins 166-444. S Merrill 164-462 K Fowler 179-466. T Elliston 181-486 The cast of "Wiggle Worm’s Surprise' take a bow after its first performance at Central Elementary They are Robert Fneswyk’s students In loving memory of our son and brother... Eric DeGroote who went to live with his Lord Dec. 19, 1991 Remembering you with ’cherished" memories and anticipation of hugging you again. Love Mom. Daa. Lvnnene. Chm 8 Stephane POSITION AVAILABLE The City of Hastings has a position opening for a full-time Utility Billing Clerk. A copy of the job description and desirable qualifica­ tions for the position are available at the City Clerk's Office, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Resumes can be sent to: Hastings City Clerk, Sharon Vickery, “Billing Posi­ tion”, Hastings, Michigan 49058, by Friday, January 6,1994. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk We toast to your health in the best tradition of Christmas! Cheers to May The Holidays Bring You The Warmth Of Friends & Joys Of Family fastings CUitvr ^ank Safe and sound since 1886 �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 22, 1994 Jury acquits Plainwell man of 3 sex offense charges A jury found a 53-ycar-old Plainwell man not guilty of three count* of criminal sexual conduct Thursday at he conclusion of a four-day trial in Barry County Circuit Court The jury acquitted Wendell O Burkett of two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, punishable by up to life in prison, and one count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct, which carries a maximum sentence of 15 years in prison. The jury members could not reach a COURT NEWS: verdict on a another count of second-degree criminal sexual conduct lhai was pending Banner CLASSIFIEDS CalL.The Hastings BANNER • 945-9554 I .>» BUYING OLD postearts. large accumulations, collections A so oo Phone 616-944-4094 A’« al / \lah GAYLORD: TEN BEAUTI­ FUL ACRES with gravel road nd etectncily Ideal setting for building or hunting and camp­ ing. $13,500. $500 dc«m S165/mo. on a 11« land contract. Survey and title insur ■nce provided. Abo 35 acres $34,900. Northern Land Company 1-400-966-3111 4 hip Waul'd ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT E. W Bliss Company haa an immediate nppnrfanaty for an administrative assistant ■ our CmSomer Service Department The successful candidate will possess the following qualifies lions, previous executive secre­ tarial experience, customer service background preferred, word processing and spread­ sheet computer skills a must Must be organized, a self starter, and have good communication skills. Competitive salary and fringe benefit package available. If you have these skilb. and want io learn more about joining the BUSS team, send or bring in your resume. Office hours are Monday-Friday 1:00am lo 4:30pm. E. W. BLISS COMPANY, nun: Human Resource Manager, 1004 E. Stale Street, Hastings. 4905$ EOE M/F__________________ CASE MANAGEMENT POSITION. TMs position provides lhe opportunity to work within a growing mental health agency lo serve the developmen­ tally disabled and mentally ill populations. The position requires creativity and flexibility as well as the ability io function in a learn atmosphere. Applicant must possess a bachelors degree in human services. Responsibili­ ties include outreach, referral, counseling of clients and their families, supervision of persons in community settings, liaison with licensing agencies, and main ic nance of records. A car U required. Send resume lo Barry County Community Mental Health Services. 915 West Green Street. Hastings. Michi gap 49054. No phone calls. BOE CLEANING - WERE GROWING AGAIN od need cleaning people for office build mgs u> Hastings. Call 792-4200. DIRECT CARE STAFF for 6 bed residential home, high school riptami ar GED and drivers hcense 945-9613. PART-TIME POSITION in ussd furmture A antiques store. Deane mum individual with friendly personality. Send resume or apply al Duval's Used Furmturt A Antiques. 2020 Gun Lake Rd. Hmtmgs__________ '"ll. FIREWOOD: 721-8733. STEEL BUILDING BUSI­ NESS IS BOOMING! National Manufacturer qualifying deafen in select open markets. Big Profit! on safes and/or comtrue lion. (303) 759-3200 ext 2300. WALL AWAY RECLINER good condition. $50. 945-5755 Want h> Kt ni SECRETARY OF STATE wanb lo lease 1,700 square feet of ground floor retail office space in Hastings. Provisions needed for 35 car parting A a 45fLx90fl paved area for test­ ing. Please contact Cindy Russell. Michigan Department Of State, Property Management Section. Lansing. Ml. 44918-1445. (517)-373-8753. Respond by January 6, 1995 I ,>r Reni LARGE RENTAL FAQUTY.all occasions. The Note­ Gun Lake. 672-5229 or 191-1990. \ oin 4 \ ( Un< tllamt>u\ CLASSIFIED AD RATES REMINDER: $4.40 for 1st 5 words; 12< each word thereafter. MAPLE VALLEY: $220 for 1st 5 wonts; 10c each word thereafter. SUN & NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. LAKEWOOD NEWS: $2.75 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. BANNER: $2.00 for 1st 5 words, 10< each word thereafter WEEKENDER: $2.50 for 1st 5 words; 10c each word thereafter. •50c bookkeeping charge for want ads not paid within 7 days. PLACE A CLASSIFIED ANYTIME, 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK BY CALLING 944-4450. (TOUCH TONE PHONES ONLY) JUST ARRIVED FROM LOUISIANA: fresh sweet pota­ toes. Make great holiday gifts, sold by the box. 623-4321 WILL BUY STANDING hard­ wood limber al a fair price. 616-962-7156, call after 6:00p.m. MID COUNTIES EMPLOY MENT & TRAINING CONSORTIUM 1035 E Slate St. Hastings. MI. will dose al noon on December 16 through January 2,1995. Will open Janu­ ary 3. 1995 at 8:00a.m. / or Salt \uhanotiir 1«S2 CUTLASS CIERA. Rebuilt engine, new tires, new brakes, new battery, very clean $1^50. 517-726-0449 1942 LINCOLN CONTINEN­ TAL with 83,000 mites, exceltent shape. $2,900. Originally from California, must see to appreciate. 616-945-2950 19B7 GT A RENAULT Good condition, $1,100. 616-367-4329_______________ 1990 FORD E-159 CONVER­ SION VAN Excellent condi­ tion. V-4, tow miles. $10,900. 944-4105 Kiiaiit w Scniccx ZDULT FOSTER CARE has opem^. 944-9433___________ CASH FOR YOUR ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE. We buy invoices nationwide. Call Advance Funding Services 616-795-4450_______________ HOMEOWNERS* CASH FAST! ’Home and income property’Debt consol idatiooTurned down? problem credit? We can help! •Fast. easy - Call 2« boon AAA Mortgage A Finance Corp. 1-199-964-2221 Free consuharion HOMETOWN TREE SERVICE 945-4617 or 721-TREE anytime. Complete tree service, stump grinding, free estimates, FULLY INSURED A WORKMANS’ COMP. PART-TIME POSITION m used furniture A antiques store Dem mature individual with friendly personality. Send resume or apply at Deval's Used Funuture A Antiques, 2020 Gun Lake Rd. Hastings. PIANO TUNING repairing, rebuilding. Estimates. Jot Mb Piaao Service. Steven Jewell, registered tuner, technician assistant. CaD 945-9844 SHIPPING RECEIVING AND MATERIAL HAND­ LER days or nights, full-time. Applications excepted al 1952 N Broadway. Hastings. Attention Larry Lovejoy. No phone calls please TIDY HOME CLEANING SERVICE Regular or occasion­ al cleaning, window washing or laundry Will clean homes, offices, cottages, all workers bonded. Cali 941-1504 or 945-9444 and leave message. REWARD For information leading to tne person wno snot my 12 year old son s Springer Spaniel Dog on Slocum s farm, Saturday Morning. Dec. iotn at around 8 50 a.m. A muzzle loader was used 1 tne person was driving a silver cnevy Pickup Tbey were parked on Quimby Road at tne old railroad bed. in tne spirit of cnristmas. a time of loving 1 giving it Is nard to believe someone could shoot a harmless dog at 20 ft. and still call himself a sportsman! Merry Christmas! Please call with information 945-2554 Merry Christmas To all lhe Hastings Middle School Students from Sound Express. The Sheldon Twins I hank } oil CARD OF THANKS We thank each of you for your concern, love and prayers throughout the past year. Your acts of kindness and expressions of sympathy have deeply touch­ ed our hearts God Bless you all. The George H. Brown family Hare I Brown, John, Diana, Sarah and Rebecca Johnston, Nick and Kathy Carter In \h irnirtam IN LOVING MEMORY of Stereo R. Kaufman who left us December 24.1976. For yean I’ve sat and wondered why You left us on that Christmas Eve mom* 1 couldn’t understand why you had to die Our hearts filled with fear, our lives lorn 1 knew you had teft us for a better place And yet so much grief was there The pain and suffering was gone from your face And yet our sorrow was evexywhere Tune has explained many things Bui so many questions still remain Yet. in the end we accept what God brings The eternal peace for you from pain 1 wished for you do more pain, do more sorrow With fields of green lo roam You have found your beautiful tomorrow Aad with God you are now home We miss you and our love is always there. With love Mother, __________ sisters and brothers IN MEMOR1AM In loving memory of our dad, Carl R. Wachter, who passed away 25 yean ago on December 6. 1969 Embosomed deep in Thy dear love. Held in Thy law, I stand. Thy hand in all things I behold. And all things in Thy hand. Thou feadcst me by unsought ways. Thou uirn'st my mourning into praise Sue. Gail and David against Burkett. A new trial on that count has been set for March 20. The trial lasted Monday through Thursday last week. Burkett had been accused of sexually one-and-one-half limes. Tbe prosecutor also agreed to recommend to the court at Homrich * sentencing that be receive no more than 12 months in jail Homrich told the court that he and another man broke into lhe dance hall and took tbe stereo. Tbey were caught shortly afterward by police, be said. Sentencing was scheduled for Dec. 29. • A not guilty plea was entered on behalf of a 20-year-old Battle Creek man accused of breaking Into a home on Evart Road in March. Scott L. Mcditz is charged with breaking penetrating a girl under 13 yean old in 1989. and entering an occupied dwelling, a charge punishable by up to 15 years in prison. A Jan. 5 pre-trial was set. • A 52-year-old Delton man accused of possessing more than $100 of stolen property in June stood mute to tbe change. A not guilty plea was entered on Gary A. Taltenger's behalf. Tallenger is charged with receiving and concealing stolen crystal, tools and a brief case. That charge carrier a maximum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. A Jan 5 pre-trial was set bi other recent court business: • A March 6 trial was scheduled for a 32year-oid Dehon man accused of aggravated stalking and maliciously destroying property. A March 2 final pre-trial also was set for Steven A. Smith. Smith is charged with violating his probation by stalking a woman in Johnstown Township in July. Aggravated stalking is punishable by up to five yean in prison or a $10,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with maliciously destroying property worth more than $100. That charge carries a maximum sentence at four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Smith stood mute to tbe charges in October and not fuilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A Feb. 6 trial was scheduled for a 24year-old Plainwell man accused of assaulting another man in September. A Jan. 23 motion bearing and final pre­ trial were also set for Michae 1 M. Anderson Anderson is charged with one count of assault with a dangerous weapon for allegedly attacking tbe man with a pickup truck and boots. That charge is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. He is also charged with maliciously causing less than $100 in damage to a pickup truck owned by lhe victim. That charge is a misdemeanor, which carries a maximum sentence of 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Anderson stood mute to tbe charges in November and not guilty pleas were entered on hu behalf • A Feb. 13 trial was scheduled for a 24year-old Plainwell man accused of pmsrsring a stolen car. A Feb. 2 final pre-trial also was set for David C Wooten. Wooten is charged with receiving and concealing more than $100 worth of stolen property, which is punishable by up to five yean In prison or a $2,500 fine, or both. He also faces a charge be tried to mislead another person about rhe identity of the car by removing or defacing the serial number. That is punishable by up to four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, or both. Wooten stood mute to the charges in June and not guilty pleas were entered on his behalf. • A 3 5-year-old Plain well man stood mule to charges that be broke into an office on Pine Lake Road in November. Not guilty pleas were entered on Dennis J Ellis’ behalf. Ellis is charged with breaking and entering, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He also faces a charge of causing more than $100 in damage to the office, which carries a maximum punishment of four years in prison or a $2,000 fine, ex both A Jan. 5 pre-trial was set. • A 19-year-old man convicted of attempting to break into a Nashville home in July was sentenced to 12 months in jail and four yean of probation. Michael P Rollins also was ordered to pay $2300 in costs Circuit Judge Richard Shuster said the reason be did not rend Rollins io prison was f because Rollins' previous experience with the court system had not provided him with the impact he needed to change bis lifestyle. Rollins could be eligible for tbe Michigan Department of Correction's boot camp program, Shuster said, but only after be had spent some time in jail. Shuster said be wanted Roilins to learn what it was like to be treated tike a criminal since be had acted tike one. Rollins guilty in November to the charge of attempting to break into an occupied dwelling. He offered hix plea as pan of an agreement with tbe prosecutor * office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop a charge of breaking and entering an occupied dwelling that was pending against Rollins. • A 19-year-old Wayland man accused of breaking into Tbe Note, a dance hall on Chief Noonday Road, in October pleaded guilty to that and other charges against him. Gregory L. Homrich pleaded guilty to a charge of breaking and entering tbe building, which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison. He also pleaded guilty to a charge of driving with a suspended driver's license, a misdemeanor pmtahahie by a maximum of 90 day* in jail or a $500 fine, or both. Homrich pleaded guilty to another misdemeanor charge that be drove a car with an unlawful license plate, which Is punishable by up io 90 days in jail or a $100 fine, or both. Homrich * pleas were offered as pan of an agreement with lhe prosecutor's office. In exchange, lhe prosecutor agreed to drop a charge that Homrich is a habitual offender. second offense, which would have raised the maximum sentences on tbe other charges by POLICE BEAT: Hastings woman hurt in auto crash HASTINGS TWP. — An auto mishap Friday, Dec. 9. on tbe Nashville Highway near River Road injured a 70-year-old Hastings woman, report troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings Elsa F. Taylor, of 3999 S. Chariton Park Road, was driving south on tbe highway at noon when her car w' nt onto the shoulder of the road while going around a curve, troopers said. They said Taylor over-corrected, lhe vehicle spun-out and slid into the ditch. Taylor was taken to Pennock Hospital, where she was treated and released. Police investigate thefts at local business HASTINGS — Hutings City PoUce report they are investigating the theft of 5681 from the NAPA Auto Pans More, located al 122 N Jefferaoo. Officers said moat of the money was taken from lhe cash drawer over the course of Use las: two months Money was also stolen from employee's pines and other pans of the store, police said. Local man charged on drunk driving HASTINGS — A 47-year-old Hastings m» was arrested Friday evening on a charge of drunk driving, second offense. Hastings Qty Bailee report Officers said tbey spotted the man driving on South Broadway near Center Street at 7:15 p.m. with an expired license piste. They pulled him over on Court Street near Part Street, they said. The man smelled of alcohol, police said. They said a breathalyzer test showed he bad a blood alcohol level of. 13 percent. A . 10 percent is considered legally intoxicated. Officers said they found an open 40-ounce bottle of beer in tbe man's car. Three injured in hit-and-run HASTINGS — Three city employees were hurt Friday night in a hit-and-run accident white doing wort on State Street near Washington Avenue, Hastings Qty Police report. The employees, all members of tbe city’s Department of Rlblic Worts, were worting in the westbound lane, which was blocked off, when a vehicle came west on Slate Street at about 10.30 p.m. and ran over a fire boae the worker* had stretched across the road, police said. Tbe hose caught on the vehicle and was dragged west on State Street, officers said. It reportedly struck the workers, knocked them to lhe ground and dragged them along with it for a short distance. Th~ workers, Timothy J. Girrbach, 42, Dick M. Herbstreith. 58, and Lsrry D. Markley. 62, suffered cuts and bruises, police said. Police seek forgery charge HASTINGS — Hastings City Police report they are seeking to charge a 28-year-old former Hastings man with forging a check in May. The man allegedly forged a $1,950 United States Treasury check made out his father, who had died a month before, and cashed it. Police said tbe man deposited the jry into a bank account he had shared with tris father and then withdrew the money- Student suspended for stabbing A 14-ye»-oid Hasting* Middle School student who stabbed a classmate last Thuraday with a pair of scissors was suspended from school for 10 days. Hastings City Police report. Tbe 14-ye«<id Is also swaittag prosecution in Bany County Juvenile Court, police said. Officers said tbe student and the 15-year-old victim were wrestling ground in class st about 2:45 pzn. Tbe I4-year-old then grabbed a pair of fotr-ineb paper scissors snd subbed tbe other student in tbe back, police said. Officers said the victim received minor injuries snd did not require hospitalization. Local man charged with drunk driving RUTLAND TWP. — A 29-year-old Hastings man was arrested Sunday night on a charge of drunken driving, second offense, said deputies at the Barry County Sheriff’s DepnrtmenL Van A Stauffer, of 5805 Gun Lake Road, waa spotted by deputies just before midnight driving west on Gun Lake Reed near Wall Lake Road, police said. They said Stauffer waa weaving the car back and forth as be drove. Deputies said that when they pulled Suuffer over, he smelled of akoboi and bad watery and bloodshot eyes. Tbey said a search of Stauffer's car uncovered two wine bottles, one of which was empty snd tbe other half full. Stauffer refused to submil lo a breath lest to establish bls blood alcohol level, police said. A blood sample was taken instead and police are awaiting lest results Stauffer was arraigned Monday in 56m District Court on tbe drunk driving charge. A hearing has been eel for Tuesday. Dec. 27. Van accident injures Delton man PRAREVILLE TWP. — A 41-year-old Denon man was hurt Tuesday. Dec. 13. when he hi: a tree with bis van along Ptae Lake Road near Norris Road, said Barry County Sheriffs deputies. Richnd A. Gurd. of 7535 Pine Lake Road, told deputies be was driving east on Pine Lake at 1130 p.m. when he cams over a hut. lost control of tbe van on lhe Icy road and bit the tree He waa taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, where he was treated and released lhe next day Thieves raid home under construction JOHNSTOWN TWP. — Thieves stole more than 52.100 worth of equipment earlier this month from a bouse under construction along Lacey Road, report deputies from the Barry County Sheriffs Department. Tbe tbefl occurred between 3 p.m. Dec. 3 and lhe next morning, police said. Stolen were two generators worth $1,600. a $100 drill, a $100 battery pack and an electric panel worth $374. deputies said. Cardeer crash hurts Hastings woman WOODLAND TWP. — A 34-year-old Hastings woman was hurt Friday in a car-deer crash on Woodland Road near Brown Road, said troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings. Frederick P. Morse. 53. of 137 1/2 E. Center St.. Hastings was driving north on Woodland just before 6 p.m. when two deer ran onto lhe road, troopers said. Morse told police he could not avoid a coillsioo and Ml them both. His passenger. Patricia K Garrow, of 137 1/2 E. Center St., was injured In die crash, police said. She reportedly sought her own treatment � https://barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/19/521/HastingsBanner_1994-12-29.pdf 387424ce78418b50c39ddc0ca60e5a0d PDF Text Text H,-_,i;;l* PtE IC UBWUW 12! S m 'I HASTINGS. Ml AWM 1853 Welcome set for City of Hastings New Year’s baby lives up to motto See Page 14 Greetings from local officials See Page 3 See Pages 6 Devoted to the Interests of Barry County Since 1856 ANNER THURSDAY, DECEMBER 29. 1994 VOLUME 140. NO 46 PRICE 25* Mileage flap caps year’s final County Board session by Elntee Gilbert AuumuEAw Ao attempt by two outgoing coramisstoners to impose restricttoos co mfienge reimburscments tar the 1995-96 Barry County Board of CoonMcnen faded ta a 4-4 vote Ttaaday. The ocraatao waa the current board ! Ian meeting. CrnwnMl loner Gorden Fuhr. sup­ ported by Conantaaioocr Marjorie Radant. made a motion to eliminaie ftitwe mUexge reimbursements to comntaatoncn for travel tram their homes to board meetings and committee meeting!. Fuhr and Radant are two at the four County Board incumbent! who were defeated ta their Mds lor re-eleclion in the August primary. Commiaaiooer Lew Newman, who waa re-elecied. questtoned whether the current board at rmrfeinm had the authority to dictate mileage reimbursement chsnges for the new corandacionere. Radant responded that the new board could reacted the action. She brought up the tame Issue earlier thia year aa a concern from a citizen ha no scs) e wv- *c*rtV o to dienes irjj^pr r*9e» « Fuhr uld he proposed the mileage cut af­ ter reading the recent minuter of several Crenpenaation Qwnmisston meetings. See MILEAGE, continued page 2 In with th© new.. ..The now Barry County Sheriff Stephan DeBoar and members of the naw County Board of Commiaaionara lor 1995-96 ware offidaBy sworn into office by Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster Tueeday afternoon. Their oaths take effect Jan. 1. From left, in the front row, are: commiaaioners Lew Newman. Linda Wetao.1.Robe* WeriflcMSandra Jtones Emmet Herrjngton, ilw.i*. Ji... 3A»4. T3h> Burd and Rod Goabdl. StantSng In back of them (from left) are County Clerk Nancy Boarsma. who also is the Circuit Court Clark and Circuit Judge Richard Shuster. Judge Shuster said historically, the new County Board has the SladSSwMflRr potential of being the greatest board the county has ever had. He gave the new commissioners some advice on being effective in their work along with some advice on how to dkagree amicably. He praised each member indhriduaty and said he was impressed with the interest they have had in learning about the many facets of county government in order to be effective leaders, and gave special mention to these r.*)A hod Ukan ffia time to moot with him and become more informed about I tie judicial branch and other matters Shuster also had praise for the new sheriff’s abilities and expertise City, Hastings Twp. have more impoverished children by Shares B. Mffkr Suff Writer Mon: Hun 1.600 Barry County children live ta poverty bur the area la not considered a high risk community, according to a 1994 Kidi Count executive tummxry just re­ leased. Youngsters can coctider themselves for­ tunate act to be coated among those living in a distressed cotrumaiity. but the number Is sill too high if even one child suffer! In Michigan more than 450.000 children live ta poverty. The larges number of chil­ dren In poverty (17X000) reside In Wayne County, which baa a child poverty rate of 30.6 percent, while Lake. Clare and Gladwin have the largest shares of Impoverished children (37.7 percent. 36 percent and 33.2 percent respectively.) Barry County ranks along with Ionia and Calhoun Comities In having 20.20- 29.9 per­ cent of children below the 185 percent poverty level, wbile Kent. Allegan and Clinton counties rate al 0-19.9 percent of children below the 185 percent poverty level. The largest number of Barry County s Im­ poverished children (243) live ta Hastings. with Hastings Township having the highest percentage. I9.X of child poverty in the county. The average county child poverty ratals 11.7 percent.. The rate of infant mortality in the county has improved by nearly 50 percent over the trend period (based on a three-year average from 1990-92) Io sn average of eight deaths per 1,000 live births each year, according to the latest statistics Teen well-being has plummeted in the county since the Kids Count study was first published In 1990. The high school drop out rate has Increased more than 55 percent over the trend period (1992-93) and serious crime arrests of youth worsened by 15.7 percent. Ranking 15th of 83 counties Is Barry County's best ranking- its rates of low birth weight babies. With a total population of 50.057. Barry county has 13.9*89 children under the age of 18 for 27.9 percent of the total population. The median income of families with chil­ dren is J35.247 with an unemployment rate of 5.9 percent factored In 1993. according to the report. See CHILDREN, continued page 2 Landfill proposal is top 1994 story J-M GrapMcr Newt Service A proposal to allow 12 other counties to bring their solid waste to Berry County's only landfill was the top story of 1994. recording to a poll of the Banner newsroom and admtelstrattaa. The proposal was made by City Management, owner of the Hastings Sanitary Service landfill in Hastings Township, k was handled by a special Solid Waste Commlnee. which recommended a solid waste plat amendment to the County Board of Commissioners. The County Board, taking note of overwhelming public opposition to the proposal, rejected it and sere it back to the solid waste panel. The commlnee recently voted to return the proposal to the board and recommended that commisstonox not take any action until the entire • nplications of waste import and export upon the current Solid Waste Plan have beer, thoroughly studied and addressed by a consultant The sol'd waste panel also said a host community agreement with the landfill owners should be successfully negotiated first. Finishing second in the top stories derby for 1994 was the failure of four County Board incumbents to win re-eiecrion bids The investigation of the Barry County Animal Shelter was third, the passage of Proposal A for school finance reform was fourth, the hiring of Hastings first city manager fifth. Steve Lawrence's failed attempt at gelling a new trial sixth, the retirement of Sheriff David Wood seventh, the Republican party's landslide election victories eighth, the dedicauon and opening of the new harry County Courts A Law Building ninth and the demoblion of the histone Hastings Hotel 10th Some believe the second- and thirdranked stories were intertwined Four members of the County Board. Marjorie Radant. Ethel Bore. Gordon Fuhr and Chairman Orvin Moore lost in the GOP primary election In August to Linda Waxen. Emmet Herrington. llm Bailey and Tim Burd, respectively. And a former commissioner. Rae Hoare. wss foiled in her attempt to get back on the board when she was defeated by newcomer Rod Goebel. Some believe that the four Incumbents' downfall was their handling of an investigation of the Barty County Animal Shelter, which resulted in the convictions of two employees for misdemeanors and spending more than 570.000. Some believe the incumbents were not responsive or compassionate to the public on some important issues, with the approval, despite residents opposition, of lend rezoning for an agricultural dealership near a residential area died as an example. Fortner animal shelter director John Gates and chief animal control officer Julie Mitchell, who were fired by the County Board, received fines after being convicted of receiving and concealing property, a dog run fence they said they stored on Mitchell s property because there wasn't anywhere else to putt. Proposal A. the education finance reform package, had far-reaching effects for more than just schools. It resulted in slashing property taxes to six mills, but raising the sales tax from four to six cents on the dollar. Since its passage, some area school districts, such as Hastings and Maple Valley, still are kxking al "enhancement'' or boot nullage prop sail sometime tn 1995 Proposal A also affected the Hastings Ihiwnlown Develtpmenl Authority's plans to continue the "Streetscape" beautification project. Plans nad to be put on bold for the year, but now there are realistic visions of beautification for side streets and landscaping for the welcoming sign on Wen State Street The city had a revolutionary year, with its biggest new accomplishment being the selection of Its first city manager alter voters approved a new city charter in November 1993. Howard Penrod. former city manager of Charlotte and then-acting city manager al Albloo, was hired in August. Steven 1-awrence. whose conviction of the arson murder of his father was a major story in 199X re-entered the public eye earlier this year when be tried to get a new trial. His contention was that his use of a tranquilizer confused him and hindered his defense. His petition was denied. See BEST S TOR IE S. continued pg. 2 Barry County's Top 10 of '94: 1. Til* iMdffll expaasiea praposai. 2. Um dafaat of 4 Coaaty Board iataaibaaf i. 3. Tk* aaiaal tb*H*r iavastigatioa. 4. Proposal A aad H> impart aa mBooIi, dty. 5. Hartlaf s' first dty aMaagor. 6. Star* Lawraa<o*s aow trial attaaapt fails. 7. Sheriff Bavid Wood rotiros. 8. Tba RoyoUifoos swoop BovoaAor olortloas. 9. Bow Coarts 8 Law BaBdiag is dodkatod, op*a*d. 10. Tho Hastiags Hotel is doaMiisbad. HONORABLE MEMDOM: «apla Ridy* Bigfork bbtrict, hn ioifloomit boohou grotat tad, Uk* Odessa MU aWortad, B«»ffcys jefas 04 WWfa geafereof*, Jodye IfcAerd fbester retires, nbMu wf HuMKw uU Gee Laie Beaks, dedkatiea aad oyea/af of aaw wafer irooloHot float. �Page 2 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29. 1994 Impoverished CHILDREN, In a staic-wioe comparison. the county ranks 17th in inadequate prenatal care. 15lh in low birth-weight babies. 25lh in births teens without a high school education. 29th for infant mortality. 24th in child deaths. 57th for teen violent deaths. 47th for serious crime arrests and 27th for high school dropouts in 1993. The majority of Michigan's children are adequately housed and nurtured according to the summary. Most have access to health care and wholesome recreation They are re­ ceiving an education io develop tlietr poten­ tial and skills necessary to function in the 21u century. However, a growing number of the state's children art not being reared with the* sup­ ports These kids live in urban, suburban* and rural communities across the state, communities where there is little economic development, few enrichment programs and little hope for a better life. In one year tn the life of Michigan s chil­ dren. there were 10.826 infants born weigh­ ing less than 3.5 pounds. Of those. 1.460 died before their first birthday anti 612 chil­ dren died before they turned 14 There are 440.082 children living in fami­ lies with very low incomes and 462.160 children received nutritional support through school meal? programs Michigan has 19.522 children who were victims of abuse in 1992-93 with 15.164 youngsters living in foster care While 22,584 students dropped out of high schorl. 23.452 juveniles were arrested for serious crimes and 485 teens died from suicide, homicide or accidents. Every ninth child in Michigan lives in an at-risk community - a geographic area tn which more tan one in three residents are mired in poverty and one in two men have only part-*ear employment; where one in three neighbors rely on low public assistance income for basic needs; where the mother is the only care giver in half the homes; and where one in five youngsters drops out of high school before graduation. Kids Count reviewed the characteristics of troubled neighborhoods They number over 400 in Michigan and are found in 30 of the stale s counties. About one of every 10 Michigan children begins life with a risky birth. Every SI invested in preventive care dur­ ing pregnancy may save S3.38 in high tech intensive care following l-trth. as well as additional costs later for special education, mental health and health care. The good news is that there has oeen progress toward improving lives of Michigan children, however uneven, according to the Kids Count survey, with some areas being overshadowed by a decline in others. While the stales mortality rate (18 percent) and child dec:. rate (14 percent) decaned slightly, the incidence of low-weight friths grew more than 10 News Briefs County waste management topic James. P Schnackenberg. environmental director for the Barry-Eaton District Health Department. will be the guest speaker at the Jan. 6 meeting of the GFWC-Hastings Women's Chib. the meeting stars at noon with a lun­ cheon at the First United Methodist Church in Hastings. Discussion will focus on resource recov­ ery and land use today, talking about the "what" and "how" of solid waste manage­ ment and bow much waste is generated in Barry County as well as what resource recovery activities are taking place, he will also explain bow the county is addressing the evolving needs of solid waste manage­ ment, the county's solid waste plan and the status of changes to it and other related top­ ics. County board to meet Jan. 3 A rrorganiztiooal meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners will be held at 9:30 a m. Tuesday. Jan. 3 in the comnussionen' room, mezzanine k. vel. of the Barry County Courthouse, downtown Hastings. The purpose of the session will be Io elect board officers, adopt rules of proce­ dures. name committees and make com­ muter assignments Bernard Historical Society to meet The regular monthly meeting of the Bernard Historical Society win be held on Monday. Jan. 9 «! the Delton Kellogg Middle School Library with Isla DeVries of Dehor giving the program The meeting begins al 7 p.m. Jan. 6 marks first blood drive of ‘95 Barry County's first blood drive will be brie from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday. Jan. 6 at the St Antrose church in Delton The goal for the drive has been set at 60 ptnu Anyone aged 17 and older, weighing at least 110 pounds, in reasonably good health and who hasn t given blood w.Jun 56 days of Jan 6 is eligible to contribute Children in continued from page 1 percent and teen violent deaths increased over the past decade, by 23.5 percent. Ranking Great Lakes states for having children being raised in at-risk communities: Minnesota ranked first with 2.0 percent. Indiana.-second with 3.0 percent, Wisconsin- third with 5.4 percent. Ohio- fourth with 8.1 percent. Illinois- fifth with 98.5 percent and Michigan- sixth with 11.5 percent. The national average of children being raised in at-risk communities is 6.2 percent. "In those areas where investments have been made, such as in health care, we have clearly seen improvements.' says Jane Zehn­ der-Merrell. project director of Kids Count in Michigan. "In other areas, there is cause far concern that we may not be doing all that we can to improve the lives of many rf the state s children " Zehnder-Merrell added that investments must be made in troubled neighborhoods as well as tn the children and youth themselves if the status of children in Michigan is to improve. In a joint statement released in this year's data book. Margaret Crawley, program spe­ cialist with the Michigan Community Coor­ dinated Child Care Association and Richard Whitmer, president and CEO of Blue Cross Low-Immm Families Blue Shield of Michigan, praised the project for increasing the sense of urgency about the need to safeguard and improve the lives of Michigan's children. Crawley and Whitmer, who are serving as co-chairs of the Kids Count Advisory board, also called for forging public and private sector responses which can make a differ­ ence in lives of children across the state Kids Count in Michigan is a collaborative project of Michigan’s Children, the Michi­ gan League for Human Services and Michi­ gan Slate University. National Kids Count data is compiled in an annual data book which focuses on 10 basic indicators of ch’ld well-being and provides demographic, economic and other descriptive information about each state. Dau is drawn primarily from state and fed­ eral agencies. Counties are also organized into peer groups by population size for pre­ sentation and comparison. Currently there are Kids Count projects in 47 states and the District of Columbia. The project is funded by the Baltimore. Maryland-based Annie E. Casey Foundation and the southeast Michigan-based Skillman Foundation. LANDFILL, continued Birry County Sheriff Divkl Wood, who served in the department for mon than 30 yean, the last 20 as sheriff, decided to retire at the end of this year He will be replaced by Stephen DeBoer, retiring commander of the Michigan Stale RMice poet In Wayland. Elections other than those for County Board of <'omnusstonc.t also raised some eyebrows. The Republicans won everywhere in the county. Newcomen were Slate Rep. Terry Geiger of Woodland, who replaces the retiring Bob Bender of Middleville, and State Senator Joanne Emmons, who succeeds the retiring Jack Welborn. Another interesting sidelight was that Howard Wolpe. who used to win handily in Barry County In his bids for Congress, was soundly defeated In his quest for the governor's chair against Republican ■ -a-— F*-. XXU1 rJiglfT. The new Courts * Law Building, which replaces an outdated and deteriorating structure on Court Street In Hastings, was finished and dedicated in the spring, bringing more beauty to the downtown and room for court employees and agencies like the Cooperative Extension Service. The Hastings Hotel, a historic, but aging structure that had fallen Into a state of disrepair, finally was taken down on Stale Street to make way tor expansion of the Cinema theaters, a pan of the continuing plans of the DDA. Making an ‘honorable mention Un* by getting significant votes, but not enough io crack the top 10. were the proposed Maple Ridge Historic District, a contested, but successful proposal by a farm implement business to locale in rural Carlton Township, the abduction and safe return of a Lake Odessa child and capture of two Nashville teens, the upcoming retirement of Circuit Jndge Richard Shuster. Hastings leaving the Twin Valley and joining the O­ K White Conference next year, bank robberies In Nashville and Gun Lake and the subsequent rapture of two suspects and the drrlication and opening of Hastings new water treatment plant MILEAGE, continued "The new commissioners want to cut cocts and I thini this is an area where they can cut Kxne significant,costal’ ^uhr «dd ”! looked at some of the mileage turned in and so forth and it's quite significant. I be­ lieve. "Of course, Marge and I, we don't turn mileage in. but most of the rest of you da 1 feel that I didn't turn mileage in w I can make that type of motion." Fuhr said. Along with Fuhr and Radant. cotnmtasionen Ethel Boae and Robert Wenger voted for the mileage restrictions. Voting against the change were County Board Chairman Orvin Moore and commissioners Lew Newman. Mart Doner and Sandy James. James, who said she turns in "very Hole" mileage, wanted more time to think about both sides of the miteage issue, and she noted that commissioners did not receive at.y advance notice that the mailer would be brought up for a vote on Tuesday Commis­ sioners usually receive a copy of proposed motions in advance. Fuhr noted that a number of times Nashville resident Robert Dwyer has spoken out publicly against allowing commission­ ers to receivegarage for going to "wort" ^en othen jobs. **■ | • Commissioner Mark Doster, who did not seek re-election and lives in the Southwest corner of the county, said he thought the purpose of the miteage from home to the courthouse was to provide a break for cotnlamiooers on the outlying parts of the county. He pointed out dial commissioners have to live in certain districts and don't have the option of moving doser to work lik* most professions "You are forced to live in your specific districts." Commissioner Robert Wenger, who was re-elected and lives in an outlying area, said miteage reimbursement is not considered to be income so he didn't see anything wrong with eliminating mileage to and from commissioners' homes to wort. He said if the current board didn't act on the matter, "it will just go on as business as usual." Commissioners currently receive 28 cents per mite for travel expenses. '323.446a fomify offoot ,n 1989. 327 W0 /» 1994 Tax credit available for Food Bank donations Looking for a last minute tax write-off? Make a financial contribution to the Food Bank of South Central Michigan this year, and you may be eligible to receive a special Michigan tax credit for the 1994 tax season if you get your contribution in the mail by Dec. 31. "It's the same credit that the Michigan legislature passed into law in 1992 and ex­ tended this year." explained Roger Jones, newly elected Food Bank Board Vice­ President. Jones noted that the credit for monetary contributions to the Food Bank and ocher front line charities is available to in­ dividuals and to businesses. Businesses may be eligible to apply the credit against the Michigan Single Business Tax for up to 50 percent of their cash dona­ tion. (There's a limit of $5,000 or 5 percent of the tax liability for the tax year, before claim­ ing any tax credits allowed by this act). Individuals may claim up to 50 percent of their monetary donation, not to exceed $200 ^for a toxwedit of $100h A married couple filing jointly may claim up to $400 (for a lax credit of $200). "The bottom line is that the state of Michigan has given Food Bank supporters an added incentive to monetarily support the good work of hxxlbanking.'' said Food Bank executive director Bob Randels. "With every fifth child in America living in poverty, get­ ting out food to hungry households is more important than ever '' Randels noted that 40 percent of the Food Bank's product goes to chanty groups that serve children "There aren't very many choices in life that arc so clearly positive for everyone concern­ ed.” summed up Betty Behnke, Food Bank Board Treasurer "You can end the year by helping to feed kids who really need the help, and get a tax credit for doing so! The Food Bank of South Central Michigan is a tinned Way-suppored agency and is a member of Second Harvest and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. Key Club, Christian Athletes take kids on shopping trip Members of Hasttags High School Key Club bowled at Hastj^gs Bowl on Dec. 18 to earn money for ser^t projects. Members took pledges for each pm bowled and at the completion of two games per member, the club had earned over $900. On Dec 22. several Key Club members and members of Fellowship of Christian Athletes pooled their finances and took several area youngsters on a Christmas shopp­ ing trip to buy clothes and toys. Key Club President Molly Arnold reports that part of their earnings will also be used for the annual Snowball Dance at the High School Key Club is the high school student dub associated with Hastings Kiwanis Club and Steve White is the Kiwanis Club's advisor. Investigation continues into shooting, break-in by NkkHofftea Staff Writer Stale Police troopers at the Hastings post report they are still investigating the shoot­ ing Dec. 21, of a 25-year-oid Holland man who allegedly broke into a Keller Roed home. Police said the man was shot around 10:30 p.m. white trying to ftee from area residents who caught him shortly after the break-in. A bullet hit the man in the forearm, troopers said. His wound was treated at Pennock Hospital and be was released No arrests have been made in the Incident yet. investigators said They said the Holland man will face sev­ eral charges, including illegal entry, assault and battery, and maliciously causing less than $100 in damage io a building. Further charges may be brought against those in­ volved as the investigation into the incident continues, they said Troopers said the Holland man was in­ volved in a traffic stop on Kelter Road about a half hour before the shooting. Barry County Sheriffs deputies reportedly arrested the man s brother on a drunk driving charge during the stop. The Holland man : bought there were traf­ fic warrants out for frs arrest, so he Bed the scene, police said. He ran west along Keller Road and began knocking on doors in an at­ tempt to use a telephone, they said. About halt a mile from the traffic stop, the man broke into one of the homes by kicking in the front door, troopers said When be was confronted by the couple residing at the borne, the Holland man reportedly punched the mate resident in the face and Bed The couple called nearby relatives, and together they drove up and down Keller Road searching for the Holland man. police said. They said the group spotted him in the doorway of another bouse about a quarter of a mite from the one that had been broken into The man driving the car. a 41-year-old Keller Road resident, had brought a revolver along with him. troopers said. They said the man parted the car in the driveway of the home and walked up to the house with his revolver. Kiwanis holds holiday party A Christmas party that has lasted more than 40 years is the annual time when the Hastings Kiwanis Club holds its fun Kids Day just before Christmas each year. It's a realy big deal each year when Krwanian Dads and Grandfathers bring their kids to a Kiwanis luncheon and present them with gifts and invite Santa Claus to be part ot the festivities. The Holland man bad gone into the home, so the man with the pistol walked into the bouse, confronted the Holland man and or­ dered him onto the Boor, police said. He then told the homeowner what bad happened, and the two of them watched the Holland man to hold him until police ar­ rived, troopers said. The Holland man bad used the telephone at the home to call a friend, however, and when the friend arrived in a truck, the Hol­ land man bolted for the door, police said. There was a struggle at the door between the Holland man and the man with the re­ volver and the gun went off. police said. The Holland man was then able to break loose and be ran out the door towards the road. As he ran, the man with the revolver chased him and fired the gun four times over the Holland man's bead, troopers said. One of the bullets hit the man in the arm. however, police said. The chase ended when officers from the Barry Township Police Department arrived on the scene The cooks who prepare the delicious luncheons for the Hastings Kiwanis Club were honored and presented with gifts from the dub They are pictured here with Santa (from left) Barb Rod. Padine Christy and Mary Weiler. �1 The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1994 — Page 3 Hutingt' naw dty managar. Howard Panrod (second from right) waa wefcomed by Heatings Area Chamber of Commerce ambassadors (from left) Deb Button, Scott Omman and Karan Heath. It treasures old, sees progress with new The Hastings High School marching band passes by a crowd at the Christmas parade, which this year paid tribute to the netionaly-ecciaimed local event of 40 years ago that tried to "Pul Christ Back in Christmas." Hastings lives up to its motto in ’94 byDarHT.Yaaag Editor Il wax an almost revolutionary year for the City of Hastings, with the introduction of many new things, acknowledgment of aad good-byes to the old and even something that came and went. The many changes dK not come without a price — some growing pains and hard feelings Bui Hastings otherwise lived up to its .none, *We cherish the old. progress with the new." The new Included a new form of government, the first city manager, new visibie physical things like a water treatment plant, traffic lights and park facelifts, a iocal cable access channel and plans for the nest phase of the "Streetscape" project. City residents in November 1993 approved a new city manager form o> govemmesu to replace its old weak mayor form when they voted in i.-rar of a new city chaster. The first major step toward that change came In August when the City Council hired Howard Penrod as its first city manager Penrod was experienced, so he dsdnl come cheaply. The city spent a little more than it originally planned and it later approved another expenditure for hiring an administrative assistant. Francse Brummel Penrod had been dty manager at Charlotte and be waa serving as acting dty manager at Albion when be Interviewed for Use Healings post. Albion and Zeeland offered him jobs, hui he decided on Hastings The presence of a dty manager already Is changing things. The council abandoned Ils old commitlee system and gradually is beginning to leave the day-io-day affairs of the city io its top hired hand. Meanwhile, the mayor now Is able to vote on all issues, not just to break lies, as in the paat Next year will see the merger of the clerk and treasurer's posts and the new position xrill be appointed rather than elected, essentially completing the most Important changes that come with the passage of the new charter. Also new is the prospects that Hastings will have vt first-ever historic district, but that development has experienced some growing pains. Some residents who would live in the proposed Maple Ridge Histone Dinrict haw ex per a led opposition becauser they fear a historic commission would have the power to tell them what their houses can or can't lock like. Commisaion members haw tried to allay those fears. A public hearing has been held, along with other forums, and the mailer is expected to go before the Planning Commission and City Council early next year Already. Pennock Hospital ud Hastings Area Schools haw asked to be excused from being included in the district. And some people view the district as a Hastings' new water treatment plant was dedicated last spring, with Mayor Mary Lou Gray (right) reading from a proclamation lor the occasion and a number of dty officials way to stop Pennock tom buying up adjacent bguxcx aid make way for expansion possibilitia'and parking lots. The physical change* in toe last 12 months have been noticeable: * Tyden Park got a facelift, including new volleyball and basketball courts, with the help of state grant money * Two new traffic lights, at the intersections of M-43 and M-37 and Woodlawn and Broauwiy. were Installed because of concents about accidents and increasing use. more signs of growing pains. * The new waler trealment plant was dedicated in the spring and it began to improve residents’ waler quality and service almost immMi imply * The Streetscape downtown had to be pm on bold because of funding uncertainties that went with school finance reform (Proposal A) passage. However, the Downtown Development Authority Board announced plans to expand the beauti­ fication to doxvntown streets other than Stale and to landscape a welcoming sign at the west city limits * The local cable access channel got itself up and running at the beginning of the year, and residents have been able to watch City Council proceedings, monthly First Friday forums and even a presentation by the Historic District Commiasion. In one case, the new replaced the old and ambassadors from the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce looking on. visibly with the denuliUon of the historic Hastings Hotel to make way for the expansion of the Cinema theaters from two to four screens The landmark downtown building had fallen ini ■ a state of disrepair and council members said they didn't think it could be salvaged Harry and Deb Darcy, owners of the Cinema, recently said the expansion will begin this spring. Meanwhile, an enpty lot Is a testament Io an old. abandoned, decaying building. In another case. 1994 saw the struggle between the old arx' the new The annual Summerfest celebration was held al Fish Hatchery Park for die second straight year, but this time it wasn't because the downtown was getting a facelift. 11 was because the Summerfest Committee frankly thought the park was the best place to have die festival. A number of people clamored for the Summerfest to return to Its roots downtown. Others claimed the festival has outgrown its quaint beginning and should be at Fish HMckenr. The Summerfest Committee faced the new year xrlib a decision that was likely to make somebody unhappy, no matter which side it eventually came down on. Something old that wasn't welcome was ibe continuing complaints of youths loitering downtown, scaring customers away from businesses, according to some merchants. This kind of problem isn't new. About five yean ago. this same Issue was debated and it is not unique Io Hastings. A public meeting was supposed to have aired complaints from merchants and some of the youths, who claim there just Im't anything for teens to do. Ironically, a group called the Hastings Area Parents Network put together three dances dining the summer al Fish Haicbery Park, but they won't likely be picked up again because of a lack of Interest. Something old that was welcomed with open arms was a tribute and a return Io 40 years ago. when Hastings won national attention for its "Put Christ back in Christmas' parade. The 1994 version had the slogan 'Keeping Christ in Christmas" and there was a three-day celebration the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce called a big success. Finally, something that came and went was an adult book store that opened its doors downtown In May with little fanfare and closed In July with as little notice. Local religious groups privately were con­ cerned about the business, but decided to be quiet and let the store die quietly. The strategy apparently worked. Students, staff show compassion The hietoric, but deteriorating Hastings Hotel was demolished last summer to metre way for the expension at the Cinema theaters New traffic lights were instaled at the intersections of North Broadway and West Woodtawn (shjwn here) and M-37 and M-43 In keeping with the holiday spirit of giving, uudents and staff members of the Hastings Area School System have been involved in several projects that have helped area residents and needy families have a happy holiday season At Hastings High School, the Student Council conducted its usual canned goods drive for the "Adopt-a-Family” program through Love Inc and did a "Coats for Kids” drive for needy youngsters in the community Another high school group involved in the school's chantable efforts was the Fellowship of Christian Athlete-. The members of the FC A look underpnviledgcd children shopping for Christmas presents again this year, as they have done for the past several years Of course, a very important part of helping the community 's residents enjoy the holiday season is the Christmas parade, and the members of the high school and middle school bands provided holiday music for parade wat­ chers again this year, as has been the tradition for many years Students and staff members at Hastings Middle School collected canned food for distnbutK»n to needy families in Barry County through Love Inc Cans of food were col­ lected at a "can dance.” in which students donated either cans of food or toys for admis­ sion to the dance. And. in other holiday activities, middle school teacher Michael Abbate's students pro­ vided both a Thanksgiving and Christmas din­ ner for a needy family, one of the sixth-grade student groups made Thanksgiving and Christmas visits to the elderly patients al the Tendercare Nursing Home, and students in information about the Hastings Area School System the language arts classes wrote letters to cer­ tain individuals in an attempt to make their holidays a little happier The collection of canned goods ts a project that also was big in the elementary schools this year. Students and staff members at all four elementary schools collected food for needy families, which was distributed through Love Inc. At Pleasantview School, it was put with food donated by the school’s Parent­ Teacher Organization to make holiday baskets for needy families. Southeastern School students and staff members also worked together on collecting gift* for a needy family in the area, and Southeastern Student Council members distributed Christmas cards made by all Southeastern students to the residents of Tendercare and Thornapple Manor At Central School, the Student Council sent school calendars to Tendercarc and Thornap pie Manor and collected food items and money for an "adopted” family. Not to be outdone by the students, the Crural School staff members also collected money and food items, and prepared baskets for distribution to needy families through Love Inc. Also, several staff members at Central School gas c money for clothes to needy Central students The Central students' concern for others at this holiday time even extended to animals. One classroom is collecting items to donate to the Barry County animal shelter! Northeastern School staff members also donated gifts to help a local family in need, and Northeastern School students conducted a food dnve for a needy family and did Christmas caroling at the Tendercare Nursing Home. The students' holiday art work was displayed at Flexfab and Proline, the in­ dustrial partners of Northeastern School. Holiday music is one of the nicest things about this time of the year and many of the school system's students have been spending time sharing their musical talents with the school district’s residents by performing for several local agencies, clubs rd organiza­ tions Often, the performances turned into a sing-a long" as residents joined the students tn their favorite Christmas carols. These examples of projects and activities conducted in the schools illustrate the compas­ sion and generosity the students and staff members have for those less fortunate then themselves, and a sincere desire to make this a very Merry Christmas and most Happ^ New Year of all. �r Page 4 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1994 New science curriculum being implemented in Hastings schools Many people, groups try to keep holiday safe To The Editor: Barry County Substance Abuse Services is grateful m individuals and organizations in the community fw their cftorts in supporting the prevention of drunk driving during this holi­ day season We appreciate those who realize the seriousness drinking and driving while under the influence of alcohol and work all year long to put an end to alcohol related traf­ fic accidents We appreciate even more those in the com­ munity who will not drink and drive, who will provide non-alcoholic beverages to guests, who will display rod ribbons on vehicles, who will set firm guidelines with their children, and who will chiMwe to set a good example of responsibility, sobriety and safety in our community This holiday season, we would also like to remind the community that drinking and driv­ ing n just one of the problems caused by ir­ responsible use of alcohol. Alcohol is linked io other serous problems such as alcohol poisoning, addiction, assaults, domestic violence, child abuse and sexual assault Any alcohol impairs judgement, and makes it loo easy for poor decision making and high-risk behaviors, like drinking and driving, to occur We encourage everyone to be safe and sober in their driving at ail times. We also want to express the need for safety in all ac­ tivities when alcohol is involved Please seek professional help if alcohol is causing you too many problems or too much pain Mom of all. wc wish everyone a safe holi­ day season, and a safer 1995. The staff of Barry County Substance Abuse Services Animal Shelter personnel doing well 7b The Editor: In reply Io the letters recet.sly concerning the animal shelter ot Barry County: I don'l know anything about the other peo­ ple who recently had problems w,th dogs get ung after their horses. I know from first-hand experience what dogs can do to animals if not properly contain ed I also lost not one but two very valuable hones And if anyone has ever l«cn attached to an animal, they know how bad it buns. Al this time. I would like Io recognize Al McCrumb. officer Pam Ronchetu and other officers for the fine work they did in helping me . *ve my problem. Any time you have dopjmning loose, someone is always going I have perrcaally seen a big change in the shelter This is not called m.,management. it is called management Now our complaints are answered and taken care of Thanks, guys, keep up the good work Concerned Citizen Lon Drewyor Crime reports too grapnic 7b The Editor. I am writing concerning the graphic descnptior of sex cnme* conmitted in the Barry County area and reported in the newspapers which you print. It is necessary to be ao uncouth in 'he report of the cnme and use the language that b not even in the older Webster dictionary it is so vde and obsceneH When I was a teeanger in the 1970k. this type of reporting was of the nature found in dirty books sold under the table in cigar stores. What good is done by telling all the details? I suggest that we go back to the old days and use words like crimes against nature, sodotr./. incest and perverted instead of oral sex. fondling and molesting. Lili Shorn Cheney Hastings ‘Hunter’ leaves unforgettable gift ‘Grinch’ destroys more - Mis man noHuay Ngnis Tb The Editor Monday sight M 10:50 p.m. I discovered pert of our Christmas decorations were not lit. We went out to check and part of our lights were disconnected and thrown in the side yard, tangled with broken glass We pecked everything up and brought in all ocher lights we had out. The Friday before Christmas, 10 bulbs were stolen out of our lights, which we replaced. Everyone has always enjoyed our luminaries and asked how many we had. if we woe gofog to add more, how we pul them we'll tell them wc had 150, no we arc not gomg to add more and they will not be pul Who everton done this. I hope you realize you have destroyed more than lights. you have destroyed a lot of enjoyment for a lot of Pe°pk Bobbie Wilkins Hastings 7i7*e Editor. This letter is not written for all hunters; it's only for the person who shot our cal. I just thought dm "hunter** might like to know that she did make it home She dragged herself into the house just as we were getting ready to go to a family Christmas party She had two holes the size of quwten Mown in her and her front left leg was only hanging by muscle, the bone was shattered, but die made it home I wonder how far she had to crawl home Ob. by the way. my S-year-oid daughter opened the door k> let her in. She seemed strong enough, so our veterinarian performed an amputation. We knew that a cal can adapt to getting around on three legs, but I guess she wasn't strong enough She died Monday night and we just finished bury ing her This "hunter" made this a Christmas this family will never forget. Kun Dingman Freeport HastingsBaNNER Devoted to the interests of Barry County Since 1856 Pubtehad by HatUags Banner, tec. A Duwon at Grapnc* me iMZN Oroftd—1 MnuA w tooaroem Jatai Juaaba McaPwortani FtiUrit Jwtato • ME WSBOOM • Damd T Ycxng fEOfcr; Etane Gtoert fAaaMmrEdtor) Nk* Hcttman BwtwraGM JaanGaiup Teresa Fhto Sharon MRar L. Slenzatoarton Margaret Foater 5uberripdaa Rates: $13 par yaar in Barry County $15 par yaar in adjonmg counties $1 $-50 per year ntoawhare POSTMASTER Send address changas to: P.O Boa B Masangs. Ml 49056-0602 Sacond Class Postage Part at Masangs. Ml 49066 'USES ’-630) Writer says, cut some slack 7b The Editor: I've been reading your letters to the editor column for some time now and 1 must say I am sick and tired of people belly aching about the animal shelter and the Solid Waste Committee. la the case of the animal shelter. I have dealt with them directly and want to say they conduct themselves cnurteous.'y and very profemnaally I don't envy their working condi­ tions. They are very cramped and isolated. 1 lyimrf them. In the case of the Solid Waste Committee, ail I can say n they are all doing the best they can. Can't e all cut them a little slack. Disgusted Reader Mark Andrews by Jean Gallup Staff Writer "Knowledge is necessary, but not sufficient," said Hastings High School biology teacher Steve Kaiser. A new way of looking at teaching, and just as importantly, teaming, was the goal of a committee of educators who developed a new science curriculum for the Hastings schools. Kaiser. Edward Domke, Marcia Freridge, Jill Munson, Elizabeth Rochow, Kurt Schaff, led by now-retired chairman Pete DeDecker formed the committee that completed the restructuring proposal in 1993. They have since been joined by Marty Buehler and Jamie Dixon. Tlie new study plans introduce students at the ninth and 10th grade level to science as a process and is totally project onented. Kaiser said. It’s xx enough for student to memorize and recite facts, they have to have deep understanding of scientific concept*. In it’s introduction to the restructuring proposal, the committee wrote. "The science department believes that, in light of the rapid change in science and technology, the science curriculum must emphasize concepts more than facts to ensure scientific literacy of all students. Science education must include integration within the sciences and other disciplines such as humanities, language arts, mathematics, etc. The curricula must make science relevant to everyday life. The following proposal supports this philosophy. Less reliance is placed on text books in the new curriculum. In project oriented science, students collaborate, share information, assess, solve problems, demonstrate, use critical thinking, and in most cases, generate models, Kaiser explained. The integrated science course for the ninth grade was proposed last year, and approved by the school's Curriculum Council. The Board of Education later approved it and it is now in place. The 10th grade integrated program is expected to be instituted next year. The students will be given six projects a semester on different topics that are integrated with other disciplines. For example, the study of acid rain will encompass reading, writing, math, chemistry, biology, and the effect on plants, animals and people. Also, if its feasible, the students make a model to demonstrate the principles of what they've teamed. "Were really excited (about the new curriculum) because this is how life really is." Kaiser said, "science is not a spectator sport. You have to do it." Kaiser said the student is central to our purpose; we want to do the best possible for the kids." The planning for the curriculum change in science was begun three years ago by a committee that immediately faced the problem of what to do when the state completed its core curriculum. They decided not to wait, but go ahead with their plans. They knew the "push groups" the American Association for Advancement of Science, the National Research Council and the Natural Science Teachers Association, all supported the .hange to project oriented teaching. As it turns out now, the proposed curriculum changes that the state is proposing are more than adequately covered by the new Hastings science curriculum. Currently the committee is working out the parameters of criteria that will indicate assessment of the work being done by the students. "What was subjective, will be changed to get specific criteria for asscuing," he said. Kaiser said parents will be encouraged to help with the new methods. There will even be a support group of parents that will be a resource for teachers "We have to involve parents. We send kids home with more than what the parents think they could do—sometimes we're even surprised by the students," be said. The parents will name the group See NEW SOENCE continued on page 5 Story should include improvements 7b The Editor 1 was disappointed in last week's article on the December meeting of the Hastings Board of Education. It contained extensive coverage of the concerns of two parents, but nothing about the improvement activities going on at our schools While addressing individual student/parent issues is an important part of our monthly meetings, we also have each month a presen­ tation regarding school improvement. For ex­ ample. this month nresenuitiora were made by teachers and ssaiUout a pjfot program io im­ prove special nob* education and also how to restructure the middle school daily schedule to increase instruction time and improve the learning environment. 1 hope that future coverage focuses as much on what our schools are doing to improve education for all students, as it does on the concerns of a particular individual. Better yet, I invite the public to attend the meetings in person and team first hand about our schools. There is a lot going on today to improve education in Hastings that everyone ihould be aware of Sincerely, Tom Groos Shaffer commended for service to COA Ona of the original mentors of the Barry County Commission on Aging Board, Robert Shaffer is stepping down from his COA duties at the end of the year. Shaffer (pictured in the center) was presented with a plaque of appreciation for his 20 years of service to the COA Board by Commissioner Ethel Bate (left), currant chairwoman of the COA Board, and COA Executive Director Tarrowy Pennington. Parents loved trolley and music night 7b The Editor I would like to say a big thank you to the Holly Trolley and Arby’s for giving my parents a wonderful night of enjoyment. On Thursday night. Dec. 22,1 brought my folks over to ride the trolley. Then we went to Mask Night at Arby's. They couldn't stop talking about what a great time they had. Thank you again. Dave Carr Hastings Sheriff signs in... Barry County Circuit Court Judge Richard M. Shuster (left) hands naw Sheriff Stephan H. DeBoer a signed copy of his oath of office. DeBoer's duties begin Jan. 1 to H the remaining two years of retiring Sheriff David Woods elected term. DeBoer was appointed earlier this month to the replace Wood. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 29. 1994 — Page 5 City revises purchasing policy and okays downtown apartments The Hastings City Council Monday night adopted two new ordinance* that would re­ vise the council's purchasing procedures and would allow downtown merchants to open apartments above their businesses The purchasing ordinance, which would scrap the bidding procedure for certain ser­ vices or items of up to $5,000, passed 5-1. Councilwoman Maureen Ketchum voted no. Council woman Evelyn Brower and councilmen Frank Campbell and Harold Hawkins were absent. Ketchum has opposed the measure, re­ portedly saying she is uncomfortable with getting rid of the current system. Under the new purchase policy, formal sealed bids must be obtained for items or services costing more than $5,000 These purchases must be approved by the council. Prices for items and services of $5,000 or less can be solicited verbally, by telephone or written communication The ordinance permitting dwellings above downtown businesses passed with a 6-0 Beiter-Stevens wedding told Tamara J Beiler and Keith R. Stevens were united in marriage on Sept 10. 1994 at the St Joseph Church. Kalamaz«x> The bride t* the daughter of Paul and San dra Bciter of Kalamazoo She is a graduate of Kalamazoo Central and attend* Kalamazoo Valley Community College She ts employed al Worden Glass The groom a the son of Earl and Joyce Stevens of Hastings He it a Hastings High School graudatc and attended Western Michigan Univerisiy. He t» a self-employed floor contractor Attending the couple were Karleen Bir­ man. Brad Miller. Kim Stesem. Johnny Btr man. Laura Springer. Joe Better. Amanda Wall and Thoma* Westnck Hattis-Kemer engagement told Announcement > made of the engagement of Loa Renee HaLts and Kelly James Kerner, both of Dearborn She is the daughter or Susen Wilhelmsen of Dowfwg and Ronald Haan of Battle Creek. He ts the son of James and Jeannie Kerner at Battle Creek The bnde-elect is a 1988 graduate of Hastings High School, a IW2 graduate of the Uruver.it> ol California al Los Angeles and is curretBl) pursuing a master's degree in criminal justice at Wayne Slate University She is employed as a children's protective ser vices specialist in Detroit Her fiancee is a I9M graduate of Bank Creek Central High School and a 1992 graduate of Michigan Stale University He is employed as a packaging engineer at United Tehadogies in Dearborn A May 20. 1995 wedding is planned Gaylor-Leinaar united in marriage Holly Gaylor and Scon Leinaar were united in marriage on Sept. 24. 1994 al the First United Methodist Church m Hastings Rev Carl Litchfield performed the double ring ceremony. Parent* of the couple are Tom and Nancy Gaylor of Hastings and Reta Leinaar of Delton and Richard Leinaar of Vermontville Matron of honor was Laura Boysen. sister of the groom. Serving a* bndesmaid* were Atm McClintock, usser of the bode and Sally Soulliere. cousin of the bride. Flower girt was Brandy Leinaar. niece of the groom Scott Boysen, brother-in-law of the groom served a* best man. groomsmen were Henry Leinaar and Boyd Leinaar. brother* of the groom. Ring bearer was Jacob Myers, nephew of the bride. Ushers were Darnel Me Clmtock. brother-in-law of the bride and Jon Kelmer, friend of the groom Denise and T.M Myer*, inter and brother­ in-law of the bode were master and mistress of ceremonies. Guest book attendant was Dar cie Davis, friend of the bride A reception was held at Algonquin Lake with Sound Express providing the musk. In other business. the council. Hastings Senior all-night party planning underway The third meeting of the committee planning the all-night party for graduating Hastings seniors will be held Monday, Jan. 9 al 7:30 p.m. in the Centra! Elementary library. Parents of seniors traditionally wort on the planning of the surprise all-night, alcoholfree event, but any interested person who would like to pitch in will be welcome. The group will be planning fund raiser* for later in the school year to helj with expenses for the party. For information, call 948-9245. Catf...945-9554 Sel Anything FAST! BOY. Nathan Wayne, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 12 at 11:23 p.m. to Brenda Naylor and Jason Keiser. Hastings, weighing 6 fca.. 13 46 ozs. and 2044 inches long. GIRL. Alexis Alsawtshes. bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 13 al 4:12 a.m. to Kathryn and Jason Stairs. Nashville, weighing 7 lbs.. 8M ozs. and 21 Mr inches long Pictured (from left) ore Tokytho (Potter) Redmon, mother, of Halting,; Virginia Wager, grandmother, of Hatting,: Dori, Jacobs, great grandmother, of Hatting,; Eliie Rontuy. great-great-grandmother, age 85. of Charlotte: and Brandon Michael Redman, age five week,. Brandon alia is welcomed home by hi, father, Brian Rodman. TWIN GIRLS. Jennifer May. 6 lb* . 15 oz*. and Anna Mane. 6 lbs . 4 oz.s. Born al Spar­ row Hospital. Lansing. Mi. Parents arc Stacey and Sue Bosworth of Portland nounce the birth of Jonathan Ryan He was bom at home with two nudwive* attending 5:12 a.m November 21. 1994 Big brother* ana sister are Leon. Lily and Aaron Grandparents are Dave and Eleanor Patrick of Lake Odessa and John and Marlene Snyder of Kenai. Alaska Great grandparents are Moms and Cecile Carter of Clarksville. Pl«»M b« advfvad th»t based upon the Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) December 15, 1994 Announcement ol Limited Notificstlon Welver, the effective dete of the rste Increase and channel addl ttons will be January 1, 1995 instead ol February 1, 1995 as you were previously - -a themselves The teacher* hope to get ideas from them on applications in business, industry or the curriculum itself. "The vision wc have for the science program wc have here is that science will be integrated with math, social studies, vocational, everything across the curriculum," he said He also sees possible team teaching The K-12 curriculum is still not all in place, he said, but a* the kids come through the program, they have adequate scientific preparation. "We have a new science center here; it's going to generate a whole lot more hands on; not just at the high school level, btl at the elementary level, loo." Kaiser said the new restructuring will provide the following benefits to Hastings students. -higher thinking skills -positive work ethic -team wort skills -increase seif esteem and self confidence -problem solving skills -responsibility -challenge students according to ability -exploration of community, regional and global issues -recognize value in risk taking -improvement in location and use of -improve technological and communication skills -improve preparations for meeting stale outcomes -improve preparation for S AT/ACT testing -increase tech-prep-career technical education funding. "Great things can happen when teacher* leach and children leant." he said. Five generations gather... BOY. Alex Gerald, bom al Prnnouk Hospitil on Dec 15 al 1:59 p.m. kt Esther and Brian Potter. Woodland, weighing 8 lbs.. 44 oz and aavisea. NEW SCIENCE, continued from page 4 MORTGAGE SALE - Dufautt ho* been mod* in the condition* of o mortgage mode by Robert A. McCoy Io Mortgage Hu*. Inc.. Mortgageo. dated January 15. 1993. and recorded on January 15. 1493. in Libor 564. on pogo 62. Barry County Record*. Michigan, and assigned by *otd mortgagee to Miami Valley Bank, on Ohio Cor­ poration. by an assignment doted January 26. ’993. and recorded on June 23. 1993. in Libor 575. on Pago 592. Barry County Record*. Michigan, on which mortgage there H doimed to be due at the dote hereo. the sum of FIFTY THREE THOUSAND ONI HUNDRED SIXTY ANO 03/100 DOLLARS (553.160.03). including interest at 9% per annum. Under the power of solo contained in said mor tgage and the statute in such cose made and pro­ vided. notice is hereby given that soto mortgage will be foreclosed by a sole of the mortgaged premisos, or some port of them, at public vendue, at the Barry County Courthouse in Hastings. Michigan, at 11:00 o'clock a.m.. on January 19, 1995. Said premiss are situated in City of Hastings. Barry County. Michtgon and ore described as: Lot* 2 and 3 of Block 9 of DANIEL STRIKER S AD DfTlON to the City, formerly Village of Hastings, according to the recorded plat thereof, a* record­ ed in Liber I of Hots, on Page II. hem 600-51-0954)56-00. BOY. Chad Wesley, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec 12 al 10:05 p.m to Sandy and Gary Reedy . Hasting*, weighing 9 lbs.. 8 ozs and 22 inches long BOY, Dustin Ray. bom at Pennock Hosptul on Dec 14 at 8:10 a m. to Becky and Paul Expanding the plant would double its current million-gallon-per-day capacity. The infiltration study, on the other hand, would allow the council to discover where water might be leaking into the sewer sys­ tem. Eliminating that water would give the plant a 10 percent buffer between its ca­ pacity and the amount of water running through it daily. LEGAL NOTICE AstHcibte Subscribers: Looking for Extra Cash? • Received and placed on file two letters of resignation from Linda Watson. In the letters. Watson, who is a county commis­ sioner-elect. asked not to be re-appointed to the planning commission or the Hastings Airport Commission effective Dec. 31. "I've enjoyed working for the dty," Wat­ son said. • Authorized the dty manager to look into the fees associated with expanding the waste water treatment plant and conducting an infiltration study on the city’s sewer sys­ tem. One of the two steps will be necessary in the near future because the plant is running near capacity, council members said. BIRTHS BOY, Aryan James, bom at Pennock Hospital on Dec. 9 al 10:36 a.m. to Amy Kousc and Tony Coulter. Hastings, weighing 5 lbs.. 1144 ozs. and 20 inches long. 21H inches long. Dustin is welcomed home by hi* brother Benjamin, grandparents Donald and Joyce Kelly. Ha*t>ngs. Robert and Barbara Leary. Hastings and great grand parents Lloyd and Marcia Sfccby of Gun Jtxpn Edward Welton. Hastings and Carol Ann Przylbylmski. Hastings Harold George Backing. Middleville and Vickie Joan Purdy Middleville \ Robert Joe Gamble, Hastings and Cynthia Lynn Hall. Hastings Michael Paul Muir. Hickory Comers and Aka Ann Sleilcr. Delton Donald Thomas Glasgow. Hastings and Laura Lyaa Hughes. Hastings Kacy Lynn McDonald. Hastings and Tam aw Mane Capptai. Hastings Jose Fernando Cioniatea. Hastings and Maud Ellen Horton. Hastings. laum Lee Ringleka Hastings and Rebecca Sue Taggart. Hastings. Michael Dean Strickler. Jacksonville. Fla. and Amy Lynee Missad. Middleville Anthony Carl Mullins. Woodland and Arnie Lynn Forsyth Allan Sloan Taylor. Hastings and Tracy Mane Anderson. Hastings vole. That ordinance would allow one dwelling for each store from. The dwellings would be on the second or third floors and would have to be at least 600 square feet. Before the ordinance was adopted, noth­ ing was allowed on the higher floors of many stores because they had only limited access. Under recent legislation, they have to be accessible to everyone. .Some businesses have continued to exist on the upper floors because they were there before the access laws were put in place City Manager Howard Ptenrod said this ordinance change came about because of a request from a downtown merchant. The idea was taken to the planning commission and they approved it. he said "Basically they (the Boors) are not being used for anything. That's why I think the planning commission felt this would be helpful." he said. Mayor Mary Lou Gray said that in the recent past the "planning commission rec­ ognized that downtowns are going to greater use rather than just stnctly the retail and are providing for residential living above businesses ." Te council also had the first reading of a third ordinance that would require city houses and buildings to display their street numbers. The ordinance was an amended version of one that had its first reading two week* ago That ordinance was changed, however, with the additional provision that it be unlawful for any object* to be placed in front of the numbers so that they could not be seen from the street. The council also agreed to let City At­ torney James Fisher draw up a proposed ordinance that would allow the council to adopt utilities connection charges by reso­ lution on a yearly basis. NOTICE: Barry County Transit Student Transportation Dear Parents, As you may be aware, Barry County Transit's Student Transportation Services have increased well beyond our current capacity. In attempt to relieve the over­ crowding we are examining all available options. As a first step in the process, effective January 1, 1995, we have elected to bring the Student fare in line with the standard public fare of $1.00. The additional revenue received through this fare adjust­ ment may be used to help fund an additional bus for the Student Transportation service. As in the past we ask that you assist us in streamlining service by canceling all unneeded trips, and scheduling all necessary trips as far in advance as possible. Southfield. Ml 46075 (1/5) • NOTICE • The minutes of the meeting of the Barry County Board of Commissioners held Dec. 27, 1994 are available in the County Ctefk's office at 220 West State St., Hastings, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. JOIN US ULUuULIO q qj OLDE TYME FOOT STOMP TM DANCE FIRST LESSON FREE can . Bob Warner, ^0*^ (616) 374*8205 For information ano registration ClauM twgai Jan. tOatHSpan. �Page 6 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 19*4 1 We begin a New Year TOGETHER ... pledged to the better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. • RUTLAND TOWNSHIP • BARRY COUNTY BOARD of COMMISSIONERS! ■ ■I Bob Barb Blanche ___ ____________________________________ • BALTIMORE TOWNSHIP • - ♦Shirley Drake — Supervisor ♦Theodora Soya — Orvin Moore Lew Newman Robert Wenger District #4 District #6 District #2 Clerk £ ♦Sandra Janies — District #3 ■ _________ ASSYRIA TOWNSHIP | • JOHNSTOWN TOWNSHIP ♦Nianne Jarrard — Treasurer Wes Robinson —_________ Trustee MAPLE GROVE TWP ♦Barbara Earl — ♦Rod Crothers — Supervisor ♦Susie Butler — Clerk ♦Rick Spitzer — Trustee ♦Darla Kady — Treasurer ♦Floyd Shilton — Trustee Supervisor ♦Wilma Strickland — Treasurer ♦Wendell Strickland ?m«i — Trustee ♦June Doster — Clerk Courts and Law Building . r:’ Chariton Pi Village Chw Downtown Hastings Charlton Park Historic Museum | - �The We begin a New Year TOGETHER ... pledged to tiie better interests of Barry County. We remain dedicated to a brighter future for all county residents, businesses and industrial interests. ............. .......................... - ................................ ■ , FY OFFICIALS Mary Lou Gray-Hart Mayor — City of Hastings •Howard Penrod — City Manager 91 9s ■ ^^^^^^OUNT^OTFICIALS Gary Holman David Wood Dale Crowley District Court fudge Barry County Sheriff Prosecuting Attorney •Jane Barlow — Treasurer ♦Jerry Sarver — Chief of Police •Roger Caris — Fire Chief ♦Sharon Vickery — Clerk ♦Jeff Mansfield — Director of Public Services and City Engineer ♦Judy Myers — City Assessor Sue Vandecar Sandy Schondelmayer County Treasurer Register of Deeds ♦Richard Shuster — Circuit Court Judge ♦Missey Weyerman — County Abstractor • HASTINGS CITY COUNCIL • Maureen Ketchum Robert May Dave J asperse Frank Campbell 4th Ward 2nd Ward 4th Ward 1st Ward ♦Miriam White — 3rd Ward Courthouse Clock Barry County Courthouse �Page 8 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29. 1994 Communication from...CONGRESSMAN LEGAL NOTICE NICK SMITH New Year’s resolutions... *»UNo B« -648 DM HON RICHARD M. SHUSH* MARTHA LOU KNGlt Plaintiff. CRAIG PHILIP HANHAR DeUndont DAV© H TRIPP (P39290) 206 South Broodway Ho. ting* Michigan 49056 Phone 1616) 945 9563 Attorney for Plo«nttH In pur.uonce and by virtue of o Judgment of the Circuit Court in the County of Rorry. State of MKhegan mode ond • itered on April 25. 1987 and Augukt B. 1967. in a certain cause therein ponding wherein Martha Lou Engle was Plaintiff and Craig Phillip Honnor wot Defendant, notice is hereby given that I .hall sell at public sole to the highest bidder at the Lost steps ol the Courthouse situated in the City of Hostings. County of Rorry. on January 31. 1995 at 190 p.m. the following described property(ios) oil those certain pieces) or porcoi(s) of land situated in the Township of Hope. County of Rorry. State of Michigan, describ­ ed at follows PARCH I J Parcel of land m the Kost fractional 1/3 of the Southwest fractional 1/4 of Section 32. Town 2 North. Range 9 West. Describes os Beginning at the Southwest comer of Lot 3 of Supervisor's Plot of First Addition to Kddy s Roach according to the recorded plot thereof, as recorded In Libor 3 of Plats on pogo 6. thence South 2* 3B West 60 foot, thence South 89 dog I' East 106.62 feet, thence North 2 dog 3T East 60 foot thence North R9 dog 1 West 106 62 feet to the place of beginning Hope Township Rorry County. Michigan PARCH II TheNorthl/lef Lots B. 9 <r^ 10 df Supervisor s Ptas of Fest Addition so Eddy s Reach. Hope Township Rorry County Michigan PARCH M Last November 8th. the Ametican people resolved that government has to do a better job. It’s now time for Congress to resolve that we're going to spend less, borrow less and hold down taxes. I'm confident that on Jan. 4. 1995 we'll see a dramatic new beginning Two years ago. when Congress was sworn in. it was a ceremonial affair. It was a short hourand-a-half session. and for the rest of the day. there were parlies and receptions sponsored by lobbyists, members, and others. We were then sent home for a two week vacation, com­ ing back to Tuesday through Thursday work weeks Lake Odessa News: Happy New Year, everybody! The first item on the Community Calendar for 1995 is that starting Sunday, our letters re­ quire 32 cents postage There will likely be a run on three cent Hamps to augment the 29 cent stamp we have on hand. This is the first raise in four years. Postage is still a bargain when we can send a message from Hawaii to Maine for so few cents. Our rales arc far less than those in Canada and we have much better service than do our other North American friends. School resumes for Lakevood students on Tuesday. Jan. 3. Their * station uegan on Wednesday of last week For the astronomy enthusiasts, there is a Quandranid Meteor Shower coming at 5 a m. Jan. 4. Lakewood Christian Sdr-M will have another of its dinners on Friday, starting al 4:30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church Friends of the Library will not meet next week. Instead they will publish their semi­ annual newsletter during the month in ad­ vance of their Annual meeting to be held on the first Tuesday of February A Lansing newspaper reported the death of 73-year-oM Kendall Bever of Lansing who 31 0£&£C2> AiZwoAiy, SuMtimf, 1 Hastings (Uitg iBank SAadnudsncelSM HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP ORDINANCE NO. 95-1 had been bom at Lake Odessa. He was a World War II Navy veteran, a retiree of Fisher Body.G.M. His survivors are wife Ruth, son Randall and daughter Kathleen Prcsccan and brother Gerald as well as sister Barbara Pittenger. Pastor L. Longden of Trinity UM Church of Delta Center outside Lansing led the funeral service. Burial was at the Delta Center cemetery. How many superlatives are there to describe the beauty of the annual luminana project? Readers learned from last week's Woodland column that Lakewood U M church would be using 500 of the lights If anyone drove along M-50 on Christmas Eve. they would realize this was no exaggeration. Another spectacular sight was at the corner of Eaton Highway and Vehe Road with the Jeff Livermore* having their buildings so well outlined as well as lining their frontage and the Woodland No. I Meyers cemetery along M-50. What a labor of love to provide so much pleasure for all the motorists on the highway as well as those who drive out of town to sec their display. Away from il­ lumination from street lights, the luminana are mon. striking. Steve and Paula Schray and children from Schaumberg, Illinois, came for Christmas with (he Enckson family. The family gathered at the home of Vince and Janet Pennington on Monday. Downtown shoppers were treated to the Live Nativity on Friday night on the lawn of Central U M Church with a stable con­ structed from hay bales, a donkey, a calf, a ewe and newborn lamb along with a cast of characters which changed each half hour Many people stopped and viewed from their cars, but most got a closer look. Lots of children enjoyed petting the lamb and calf. The Rev Peggy Wilkens of Florida spent several days with her parents, the Perry Stowelb on Jordan Road The Rev. Paul Robinson who served a local church from 1952-59 writes that his wife Cecile had emergency heart surgery in Ger­ many at the sun of 1994 so their short winter vacation u retched to April. Daughter Karen came from Germany twice during the year, firn to accompany her parents home and again in the summer when they moved from Ellenton. Florida to a retirement home in Bradenton. The unseasonably warm weather on Mon­ day had children and adults alike outside in their shirt sleeves. Virginia Yonkers recalls another warm Christmas Day when we had snow cover but lakes in her lawn. Her grand­ children went wading. Possibly this was 1989 when another neighbor with a lake in the lawn captured on film a reflection of the house in the still, mirror-smooth water with snow sur­ rounding the lake. Evelyn Pierce has been hospitalized at Pennock Ruth Sessions recently suffered a broken hip on which she walked for two weeks before she sought a diagnosis. She was treated al Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. Bryon and Lisa Zeimer of Niles and Marlene Zeimer of California spent Christmas with their parents on Maple Street in Woodland Township. “IMPACT FEE ORDINANCE” AN ORDINANCE IMPOBMG A ROMO WASTE IMPACT FEE TO BE USED FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE OF THE CITIZENS OF HASTINGS CHARTER TOWNSHIP. BARRY COUNTY. MKMGAM; TO PROWOE FOR ITS COLLECTION AND TO IMPOSE A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION OF THIS ORDINANCETHE CHARTER TOWNSHIP OF HASTINGS ORDAINS: SECTION 1. IMPOSITION OF IMPACT FEE Purwant to Public Act M of 1980 <MCLA 299 424A). Heatings Chartar Township hereby imposes on impact loo of LW per cubic yard on solid waste disposed of in eH landfills located in Hastings Charter Tcwnshlp that are utilized zy the public. SECTION 2. COLLECTION OF IMPACT FEE Said fees shall bo collected by the owner of the landfill, as required by Act 66. and paid quarterly to tha township treasurer by the 30th day after the end of each calendar quarter The owner may authorize the operator to collect and pay the same, but the owner shall remain primarily responsible. There being no revenue paid to or available to Hastings Charter Township from the landfill under the terms of any pre-existing agreements, said impact lee is not subject to reduction In the event of legal action by the landfill or any other landfill In the state disputing the legality of the impact foe, said impact fee shall be collected and paid to the township until the legality of the impact fee is overturned by a court of competent jurisdiction. Under no circumstances will the township be required to return the impact foe unless ordered to do so by a court of competent jurisdiction. SECTION 1 DtSPOSmON OF IMPACT FEE All revenues collected pursuant to this Ordinance shall be deposited in the Township Improvement Revolving Fund of the township s general fund lo be used for any purpose that promotoe the health, safety, and welfare of the citizens of Hastings Charter Township, except that said funds shall not be used to bring about or support a lawsuit or other legal action against the owner or operator of the land!ill who is collecting an impact foe unices the owner or operator of the landfill has instituted a lawsuit or other legal action against the municipality SECTION A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE Should any section, clause, or paragraph of this ordinance be declared by a court of competent jurtadiction to be ©valid, the same will not affoct the veiidity of the ordinance as l. whole or part thereof other than the part declared to be invaHd SECTION S REPO UNG CLAUSE Alt former ordinances or parts thereof conflicting or inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed. SECTION A PENALTY CLAUSE Any persons, firm, or corporation who shall violate or assist in the violation of any provisions of this ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor punishable by a fine of not more than $500.00 or by imprieonment in the county tail for a period not to exceed 90 days, or both such fine and imprisonment Every day that such violation shall continue shell constitute a separate and distinct violation under the provisions of this ordinance. SECTION 7 EFFECTIVE DATE This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon publication of a summary of its contents in the Hastings Banner following adoption by the township board The Board of Hastings Charter Township wilt hold a Public Hearing on Monday. January 9.1995 at 700 pm at the township hall located at 885 River Road All comments pertaining lo the ordinance will be heard at this time. For further information contact Bonnie Cruttenden. Clerk 48-9690 or 945-3291 Swearing in pn Jan 4 will be much dif­ ferent. On that day. we'll work through over five hundred pages of congressional reforms and eliminate three committees. 25 subcom­ mittees, all the legislative service organiza­ tions and one-third of the committee staff. After that. we’ll start working on the Contract with America. Signing this contract was a strong statement. Republicans agreed lo bring the several proposals up for a vote within the first I00 days. We have decided to work Mon­ day through Friday. Newt Gingrich, the new Speaker of the House, has told us that to ac­ complish our commitment in the first 100 days, we may have to work some Saturdays also. Although the items in our Contract with America may seem philosophically simple, thousands of pages of revised law and hun­ dreds of hours of floor debate will be required to decide how to implement the following proposals: • Balanced Budget Amendment (will need Democrat votes because of the two-thirds vote required for passage) and Line-Item Veto. • Crime Control. Enact irulh-inscnteucing. “good-faith" exclusionary rule exemptions, and effective death penalty provi­ sions. We plan to cut social spending from last year's "crime” bill, saving $8 billion. • Welfare Reform. Bills will be brought to the floor to enact dramatic changes to welfare with some members favoring phasing out federal welfare altogether. • Strong Families. Bills will be brought to the floor to help strengthen American families. • Family and Middle Class Tax Relief We plan to cut spending already appropriated for this year and in future years to pay for tax cuts Should relatives support missionaries? Dnr Ami Laadm: My htubund xnd I would appreciate your advice on how lo res­ pond lo a recent tolicitatioa we received from my hmband't nephew In a form letter tent out lo all their relatives aad acquaintances. "Andrew" and hit wife explained thal ihey ere voluntex.mg ax lay mimionaries lo terve in Ruasia for one year. Their xpooaorinf organization requires them to raise 361.Ml io support themselves and their children, ages 2 and 3. for the year. They have deacribed a wonderful oppor­ tunity now open to Christian missionaries in Russia and the urgency lo act before the doors lo God are once again closed. My husband aad I support our own church and have other financial obligations How can we say no wUhma appearing lo ba leas charitable then family members who will agree lo help? Please don't publish name or stale, just sign us -No Can Do Dear No Caa Do: You are under no obliga­ ti a to help your nephew and hit wife do nut­ s'Mary work in Russia, or anywhere else S ippon your own church, and don't feel guil­ ty. If this couple chooses to make a noble sacrifice, fine, but you need not be a pan of it. Look beyond birthmark Dear Ann I aadrrs: My husband and 1 have a 6-month-old girl who is beautiful and perfect in every way. bui she was bom * ith a strawberry-red birthmark on her forehead. It is about the size of a pencil eraser. Since "Penelope" has fair skin and very lit­ tle hair, the birthmark is the first thing a per­ son sees. My busband and 1 are accustomed to it. and it doesn't bother us in the least, but others seem very curious about it. Every time we lake Penelope out in public, somebody asks. "What happened to the child's head?" or "Was your little girl hurt m aa accident?" These questions are very upset­ ting to us. and we wonder why those ig­ noramuses don't know a birthmark when they see one. What should we say to people who can't look beyond the birthmark and see her for the beautiful child she really is? --Totally Ticked in Amherst Dear Ticked: You cannot change Liman nature. So long as Penelope has that bir­ thmark. people arc going to make comments about it. Phase lake the child to a dermatologist. When she is oM enough, that birthmark can be removed with laser surgery, which is virtually painless and perfectly safe Puerto Ricans are Americans Matthew DeCamp Flexfab hires new sales manager Flexfab Horizons Internalonal's Flexfab Division has appointed Matthew DeCamp as sales manager of its aerospace ami industrial markets. DeCamp will be in charge of sale.- to OEMs and aftermarket customers in the U.S. DeCamp is a graduate of Western Michigan University, where he received his bachelor's degree in industrial marketing. He and his wife. Kceiy. live in Hastings Established in 196I. Flexfab of Hastings manufactures dlexible hose and ducting pro­ ducts for a wide range of applications, in­ cluding aerospace, heavy duty truck, automotive, industrial and government markets Dear Ann Landers: I agree with your Canadian reader who was upset because there are so many geographical morons in the United Slates. I am a resident of Puerto Rico who feels very much the same way Puerto Rico is a commonwealth, a posses­ sion of the United States. Unfortunately, most Americans do noi know (his They arc also ig­ norant of the fact that we are American citizens and do not need a passport to travel to the Slates. We use the same currency and the same postage, our men fight in the same wars, and wc pay Social Security al the same rale as other U.S. citizens. Please get the word out. I’m tired of explaining - Edna in Guaynabo, Puerto Rico Dear Edna: You helped get the word out and I thank you. P.S. My readers of the San Juan Star arc among the best. Ann left out critical info I fen Ann Landen: I wu dismayed lo read the advice you gave the woman who was unaNc lo have intercourse with her husband before they're implemented. • National Defense Remove U.S. troops from U.N. command and protect American in the post-Cold War world. • Senior Citizens Bills will be brought to the floor to raise the Social Security earnings lima which currently forces seniors out of the work force, and repeal last year 's tax hikes on Social Security benefits. • Economic Growth and Regulatory Reform. Enact capital gains cuts, and neutral cost recovery (My bill on neutral cost recovery, included in this contract. is ex­ pected to create 2.7 million new jobs and in­ crease average wages $4,826 per worker). • Legal Reform Bills will be brought lo the floor to establish “loser pays" rules and put reasonable limit on punitive damages. • Term Limits. Hold a vote for the first time on term limits to end a seniority system that allows individual members of Congress to consolidate power. Perhaps most importantly, wc need to get back to the basics that made America great — individual freedom and safety, entrepreneur­ ship. and limted government. As wc cut spen­ ding. we must make sure that the downsizing doesn't hurt anyone unnecessarily and con­ tributes lo economic growth. If we're suc­ cessful. these dramatic changes will go down in the history books Citizens need to track what's happening closely because the tradi­ tional news media is going to be at a loss in even knowing how to ; eport these dramatic changes. I hope the American people will join in this historic effort and pass their own resolution to be more independent of government. after being (named for a year She stated in her letter that on her wedding night "nothing happened." That is a very ambiguous phrase that could mean many things. Her doctor told her she was "normal" and lo keep trying. You suggested that a simple surgical pro­ cedure would conect her problem. How did you come to dial cooclusica? What about her husband? Maybe “nothing is happening" because HE has a problem II certainly wu not clear from die woman's description of eveaas that she has any medical difficulties. I find it interesting that both you and the doctor seemed to automatically assume dial the woman had the sexual dysfunction, not the man la fact, more often than not. a couple is unable to lave aex because the male cannot perform. How about an explanation? il In Providence Dear Prnildtmi: From the sound of the woman's letter. I suspected that she might have a thick hymen. Often, readers' letters are loo long, and I must shorten them. In this cate. 1 eliminated tone critical mfomtation Sorry. Estate auction is solution Dear Ann Landen: I read with great in­ terest the letter from "Been There in Chicago." Your correspondent said the best method for dividing possessions fairly when a family member dies is to have each beneficiary draw a number out of a bowl and select items in turn. He said it would prevent hard feelings. So what happens when everyone wants the same dem. and only one person has first choice? The family still feuding And what happens to the items that NONE of them want? I have a better solution - an estate auction. My husband and 1 have been in the auction business for more than 20 yean, and there is no feud we haven't heard about. We know two sisters who haven't spoken to each other in a decade because they both wanted their mother's ice-cream scoop. Several yean ago. we knew a family of 10 children who were in a bitter fight over the tame posaessiaas Finally, the mother said she would have an auction and give each of the siblings enough money so they could bid on the purchases they wanted. The highest bidden would be the winners Well. Atm. would you believe that each of the 10 children preferred the money to the family heirlooms? Not one of them showed up for the auction. When an estate auction is held, it leaves the bidding open to everyone, including the public. The items then fetch the highest possi­ ble prices. The hein not only have the option of obtaining the items most valuable to them. bu< they are able to share in the profits at the e^d of the auction. At an auction. EVERYTHING is sold, including the "un­ wanted" items. Many auction finns are service-oriented and are equipped to do all the setting up. advertising, marketing and cleaning up. This lakes all the responsibility off the shoulders of the family members. Please lei your readers know. -Green Bay. Wk., Auctioneers Dear Green Bay: Thank you for a letter that deserves to be clipped and put in the fami­ ly Bible. It could save a great many family fights and prevent a lot of hard feelings. You would not believe the amount of mail I get on this subject, and some of it arrives tearstained Gem of the Day: At any moment during a 24hour period, one-third of the people in the world are asleep The other two-thirds arc awake, making trouble for the rest of us. Is life passing you by? Want to improve your social skills? Write for Ann Landers' neu booklet. ' Wow to Make Friends and Stop Be­ ing Losttiy." Send a self-addressed, long, bustness-sizt emvlope ami a check or mone . order for S4.15 (this includes postage and handling! to: Friends, do Ann Landers. P.O. Bru 11562. Chicago. III. 60611-0562. (In Canada, send S5.05.) CopyricM 1994 Creators Syndicate. Inc. �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1994 - Page 9 which you arc comfortable. Once you*vc chosen a plan ot action, put thal action to work for you immedHcly. Time is one of the most powerful allies in winning the race for financial independence. Let's look at an example. Consider two investors, both age 22. The first opens an IRA yielding K percent and invests $2,000 each year. After nine years, he slops mak Slow but steady wins the race Aesop, whose stones arc Mill handed down from generation to generation, used fables to teach children and adults lessons in morals and values Perhaps none of this beloved storyteller s tables is more ap prapnaie for investors than the story of the tortoise and the hare. The Hare one day mocked the short feet and slow pace of the Tortoise The Tortoise replied: ‘Though you be swift as the wind. 1 will beat you in a race ' The Hare, believ­ ing this to be impossible, assented to the proposal. On the day appointed for the race, the two started together The Tortoise never for a moment Mopped but went on with a slow but steady pace straight to the end of the course. The Hare, lying down by the wayside, fell fast asleep. At last, wak­ ing up and moving as fast as he could, he saw the Tortoise had reached the goal and was comfortably dozing after his fatigue. ” Wise investors prudently follow the common-sense lesson of “slow but steady wins the race.'* Those who try to gel rich quickly usually just lose their money quick­ ly. You stand a much better chance of achieving your investment goals if you choose investmenu that strive U> provide rates of return that are attractive and at­ tainable. and that offer a level 01 risk with ing his regular investment, but he doesn't take the income earned from the IRA. In­ stead. he reinvests it and allows it to earn interest. At age 65, his $18,000 investment has grown to $446,238. The second investor doesn't start in­ vesting in an IRA yielding 8 percent until he’s 31. the same age the first investor stops making his regular investment. This investor, however, continues to invest $2,000 annually for the next 34 years. Like the first investor, he does not take the in­ come from his IRA. Instead, he allows it to compound. At age 65. he has invested a total of $68,000 thal has grown to $396,916, nearly $50,000 less than the first investor! Another tool you can put to use to slowly but steadily build your wealth is compoun ding. Cor.ipounding allows you to earn in­ you'd earn $6,000 over the 10 years, bring­ ing your total to $16,000 If. however, you allow your interest lo compound each year instead of taking regular interest payments after 10 years, your $10,000 would grow to $18,061 When it comes to investing, don’t be a sprinter. Instead, adapt a slower and more steady pace by choosing reliable in­ vestments. These investments may not make you rich overnight, but they will help ensure you finish the race for financial independence. Barry County Residents Xitouiitf your cmumurnty and its people mates you feet "more al home. " Banner Hastings .. keeping you informed of all community notices, marriage and birth announcements, on top reporting of all local government agencies, school activities.sporting events and much more. You can feel more at home when you subscribe to the Banner and receive it at home. Hal!ings terest on your interest by reinvesting the dividends or income you earn on your investments. Assume you place $10,000 in a 10-year CD earning 6 percent With simple interest. Banner "MaliMf Harry County residents led at home forever 100years." at the... Church of Your Choice SCHEDULE of SERVICES for Area HASTINGS CHURCHES HASTINGS SEVENTB-DAY ADVENTIST CHURCH. MardutU 1. Thorp " ST. MATTHIAS ANGLICAN CATHOLIC CHURCH. 24,5 1—ih) Montag Prayer 945 Mm KHBa-M THOBNAPPLE VALLEY xo, Btee Steooi. 10:30 aan.. 1045 UUY 945 2*1 for ROSE CHURCH. CO. CHURCH OF Nursery CATHOLIC a05 S Jeflmoa WELCOME CORNER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH. JltS N Bratewuy. Hamnnft Ml 49054 PWMcr Cal Litchfield Phone (Woodland) 367-4061 or Dariow Pickard. 945-9974 Worship Service* - HASTINGS FIRST QUIMBY UNITED Saaday. 94Ba.au aad UOOva. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH METHODIST CHURCH M 79 Saaday School. *45 ate 4 H Homing. Michigan. G Kern Keller Wot Paaaor Susan Trowbndfe Mate Moadayi. *;» p.te to 400 Paaaor Sally C Keller. Director of (6M) 945-9392 Sunday Scbooi .0 pte Btet Swdy. Wateaadwa. Chrutian Education Sunday — ate.. Wontap II a_M.. Ater S B pte ■ Dttoras Oopen E0I 9-30 ted 11-00 Morwmg Wartep School Spucte Wetecaday. 4 pan. Barter Bd Hasuagt Meat Service* Nursery provided. BraadP.O Baa A3. Haahagi. Ml 49051 Brwfrfaa «iB he ■iiW| We Bard caat ot 9:30 service over WBCHSaautey of each raoath until far­ AM ate FM. 9 30-1050 Church WOODGROVE BRETHREN* ter aotsa Cte Mr Sttftea Lawn School Cteaaa. lb 30 FeUoatep CHRISTIAN PARISH. 4W M 945-5395 ate Refreshment* m te Duuag Gate Orow Road Pater Bm Her PLEASANTVIEW FAMILY room. 11 JO Cbiidrra i Church nag *30 Saaday School Church CHURCH. 2*01 Lacey Road. Monday. Jte. 2 - 700 Christian Service KESO. Wadaeaday ew» Btertem Co—ter Weteeaday. Dowhag. Ml 49050 Pauor iags tete 600-4:00 P-OL. the Swgtaa Wrg* (616) 736-3(01 Ite 4 - 700 Ornate Chair church tear. (616) 945 9200 practice (home phvM) Saaday Service HASTINGS GRACE *30 ate.; Saaday School ll<J0 BRETHREN CHURCH mceu at ate.; Saaday Eveaa^ Server 600 600 PteeB Rd.. I ate ate of pm Prayer time: Weteeaday*. Hasting* Rat Sarver. Paator 7.00 pm Awiii Program Entente 945-9224 teiateiy SerThursday* 6 MX 8 30 pm Apes 3 H— 9 45 ate. - BMe Claeses aad 4 tew Ml ate «W grade far ail agn. 10:40 am - Moramg HOPE UNITED METHODIST Wartep. 5.30 pm - Youth meeting *th George aad Barb CHURCH. M-37 South at M-79 Kaapie. 9459116; 6:30 p m BMe Rev. Jim Fot. pater. phoae 945-3397 Church phone 945-4995 Swdy te al. Tlmratey. 7.30 pte. Prayer ate BMe Study dealing widi Ctey Coate. char teeter. Sunlife* problems Thursday 6 p.m. ate Friday. Wmter Retreat far ail you* mae yean <M ate ap. call far dead* Smurday. Dec 31 - I p.m.. Dtataat Thunder ’ video film, refreshments fallowing GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH. CEDAR CREEK BULE. Cedar Creek Rd . I te Sate. Pteor Brea Rnat a Nate 623-22S5 Smaday School al MHO ate; Watep 11.00a.m.; Evening Service at 600p a . Weteeaday Prayer BMe 700 p.m. NASHVILLE AREA ST. CYRIL’S CATHOLIC CHLRCH. Nashville Faibci Chorte Haber. Paator A mmeirwi af * Baae Cteidir Church MaateP Sunday Maae 9:30 a.m. 239 E North Si . Mthael Ate Paator Phone 945-9414 Sunday. Jan. I - SOO ate 1*45 a m. Holy Cotemama. *30 Church School lad *») Thursday. Dae. 29 SOO AA. Sterday, Dec 31 SOO NA Wednesday. Jan 4 10:00 Wardwatcher*. 700 Sarah date. CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE. 1716 Note Brand HASTINGS HRST UNITED METHODIST CHLRCH. comer way RaadaH Hmtama. Paator Shaday Service* 9 45 a.m. Saaday School Hoar. HOOa.m Monm* Wartep Service, 600 p.m. EvenWg Service Weteeaday 700p.m. The Church Page It Paid tor by The Hastings Banner, the Churches and these local Businesses: HASTMM tAVMM a LOAM, FA Having* and UksOdMM WMN FUNHAL HOMt Hastings FLIXFAB INCOePOIAnD ot HaMMei NAnoNAi bank of HAtnae* Mvnt»r F OJ C na HATONO* tAMNta AND MMINDU ISM N Broadway — Haatmga •OtUY PHAIMACT -Prwacnpoon.- — ins Jaffaraon - MSS*2t HAITWrat MANUFACTUMNO CO. Hmtinga. Microgari HASTINGS FIMt GUkSS FtODUCTS, INC. 770 Cook RO - Hastings. Michigan of & tea aad Charch street*. Dr. Ruflord W Coe. Paator Margaret HoBtabeck. Director of Chnuian Bdacatam Charch phoae (616) 945-9574 Owner free teithi< weh elevator io all floors. Broadcaai of wartep service owr WBCH FM-AM m 10:30 a m SUNDAYS: Sunday School 9 30 a m . Codec Feitowtep ID 30 a m . Wonh^t 11 00 a m MhHi A Sr Hi Youth Fellowship 3:30 p.m. WEDNESDAYS FAMILY CHURCH NIGHT - Culdrea s Choir Pre-school thru firsi grade 5 W p.m.. Second thru Sixth Grade 5:30 p.m . Prepared Light Meal 6do p m.. BMe Smdy 6:45 p m . Activiues far KMs 6:45 p.m.. Fint Wedaeaday of month is Game Night for all age* THURSDAYS Oterrl Chur 7:30 pm Sunday. Jan I > Wartep Mernay by Margaret HoOeabeck Sunday. Jan I - Coaamiairm Sunday. Yote FeUowtep Opea Houae for Youth aad Parent* SUPPORT GROUPS - V I P * (Vteefty Impaired Pfcr was) 9:30 a.m. first Friday of month September thro May. Nar­ cotic* Anonymou* 12 00 Nooa Moaday. Wcuaeaday aad Friday. aad 4 00 p tn Thursday*. Al Anon 12:30 pm Wednesday*. CoDependeats Anonymou* 7 30 p m Thursdays aad a m Ster days Tops No 331-9:15 a m Thursdays. Alcoholics Aaoaymoos. 4 00 p m Wedaeadays CT David Grta PORTLAND - Manhall I Thorp, 78, a Portland, puwd away on Friday, December 23, 1994 at hia roaadeocc He waa bora on April 6,1916 in fcnia Coun­ ty, the ata ot Bun and Ethel (Youngs) Thorp. He graduated from Lake Odessa High School in 1933 and waa married to Dorothy Harter ta August X 1M6 in Ionia. Mr. Thorp wa a veteran f World War a aerving from May of 1941 to October of 1943 a the Aray Air Forces. He lived and fanned in the area all hia life. He waa a member of the Weal Sebewa Church of Christ and the Ionia County Farm Bureau Survivmg are hia wife, Dorothy, two sons and three daughters. Bonnie aad Bob Fogle of Bellevue. Don and Vicki Thorp of Lake Odes­ sa. Connie aad Allen DeVol of Jeniaoo. Larry aad Pat Thorp of Ionia and Jackie and David Lcsman of Lawton; seven grandchildren and one greai-jranddaugMer. a brother. Kcnnein Thorp of hunlaiid. —’ Funeral Services win be Irld on Tuesday. December 27th at 11.-00 a.m. at the Koops Funeral Chapel in Lake Odessa with John Piercefield officiating. Burial will be in Fort Custer National Cemetery in Battle Creek. Memorial cootributioos may be made to the Ionia County Mental Health. HASTINGS - Devid Groaa, 71, of Hastings, passed awey on Thursday, December 22,1994 at Metropolitan Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born ta April 16, 1923 at Sutton, Weal Virginia, the son of David and Merle (Skidmore) Gross. He was married to Frances L Warner on September 27, 1963. He waa a United States Navy Veteran of World War H Mr. Gross was a adf emp jyed Mason Surviving are hia wife, Frances L Gross; one son. James Groat of Hastings; one daughter, Rebecca Blazek of Branson. Missouri; five step-children, Linda (John) Wilkins of Middleville, Daniel (Sue) Ringieka of Hastings. Deborah Doornboa of Grand kapids , Janet (Ray) Leckrone of Middleville and Martin (Joyce) Ringieka of Freeport; seven grandchil­ dren; one great-grandson, eight children from a previous marriage; two brothers, ’sines Gross and Ettel Gross of West Virginia; two aiaatrt. Rachel Harper of West Virginia aad Gladys Mick of New York; nieces and nephews. Funeral and Committal Services were held on Saturlay morning at the Beeler Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Stewart offlciatiig. Intern ent was at Ml Hope Cemetery. Ltoat L. Harridt HASTINGS. MICHIGAN • Marybelle "Shiriey" Kelsey, 64, of Hastings, passed away on Saturday, December24.1994 at the home of her daugheer in Hawings She was bora on February 14, 1930 in Traverse City, the daughter of Jay anu Martha (Leaon) Wales. She was raised in the Grand Rapids area aad attended schools there. In 1M7, sbe received her high school diploma through Maple Valley Adult Education in Naabv’Ue. Mrs Kelsey moved to Hastings in 1988 from Nashville and had also lived in the Middleville ires for several years. Sbe had various eugduymeat during her NAPA. CALIFORNIA - Leone L Herrick, 76. of Napa. California and formerly Leone Leowart at Hastings, passed away on Decem­ ber 7,1994 after a ki^g battle with cancer and complications following a recent fall. She waa born aad raised in Hastings, the daughter of Charles and Both; Leonard. Char­ lie was owner of Leonard At teral Home aad was Mayor of Hastings fa II years Mrs Herrick attended Lake Forres College and the Vogue School in Illinois Sbe married 1st Lieuteaam Ralph Herrick on June 5. Iv43 aad accompanied him on vari­ ous tniganwnrt in the United States and two lours in Germany. They retired and settled in Nape. Z2 years ago. Sbe was a member cf the Napa First Presbyterian Qiurch. a ladies circle and the Welcome Wagon dub Leone was a wonderful Army wile and a devoted mother. They cele­ brated 50 years of marriage in June, 1993 with family and friends She will be deeply miseed by her busband, Ralph; two daughtos Barbara (Mike) McMil­ lan cf Holl and Martha (Jim) Rohrs of Novato. California; four grandchildren Jennifer, Karen, Scon and Katherine and two gresgrandchildren, Jenna and Spencer. Funeral Services were held oo December 9th at the Pierce Funeral Home io Napa with uaerment at the Tulocay Cemetery, also in Nape. Thomas E. Modata DELTON - Thomas E. Modena. 53, cf Deltoo aad formerly cf Qucago, passed away on Friday, December 23. 1994 at Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. He waa born on December L 1941 in Chica­ go, the sou of Walter and Evelyn (Johnson) Modena Mr. Modena was a fanfare mover for Allied Van Lines in Chicago fa many years. He had lived the pest ten years at Fair lake. He loved woodworking. He was married to Ana Budz oo March IX 1963 Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister. Barbara Modena Survivors include his wife. Ann; daughter, Cathy and Scon Fletcher of Kalamazoo; son, Tom Modena of St Paul. Minnesota, four grandchildren. Steven Modena. Leigh. Jesrica aad Keith Fletcher, four sisacn. Geri Banks. Susie Modena. Denise Malloy all of Chicago and Garnett Quesenberry of Littlestown. Pennsylvania, three brothers. Bob Modena and Eugene Malloy both of Chicago, and Judd Modena of Thermopolis. Wyoming; many nieces and nephews, aunts and unctea. Cremaooo tu taken place at hu request A Memorial Service was held on Tuesday al WiHaims Funeral Home with Paste Jeff Worden officiating. Memorial coutnbuuons may be made to the American Cancer Society. working life. Mrs. Kelsey was a member of Pleasanlview Family Church. Preceding her in death were her parerns, three utfare sons a sister, a niece and three nephews. Survivors are three sone. CM SGT. James Ryan of Nebraska. Jeffrey Ryan of California. Steven Ryan of Indiana; two daughters Catherine Morgan of Hearings, Linda Zylatra of Lake Odeaea; eleven grandchildren; 4 peal grandchildren; three brothers, Erwin Water cf Grayling. Floyd Water cf Lincoln Park, Jay Wales cf Grand Rapids; two sisters Marge Warnquist of Florida. Jean Lyona of Ishpem­ ing; many nieces nephews A great nieces and nephews. Services woe held Wednesday at tte Pteasantview Family Church oo Lacey Rd, Dowd­ ing with Paste Stephen Wright Officiaring Burial waa ■ Hastings Riverside Cemetery. Memorial cootribuboeis may be made to the Btrry Community Hoepice. Arrangements were made by the Wren Funeral Hone cf Hastings. Get a Tax Break... Donate Your Vehicle! Call (800) 678-LUNG Help fighi the #3 killer . lung disease AMHUCAH LUNG USOClATXWr. wrete HASTINGS - Deila M. Steinbach, n. of Hastings, pasted away on Monday, December 26, 1994 ■ Petmock Hospital. She wee born on September 19, 1907 In Traverse City. She recteved her Teaching Degree from Eastern University. Mrs. Steinbach rived in Ypeilaati fa 22 years. She taught school horn 1954 until 1970 with the Royal Oak Public Schools. She moved to Hastings in 1992 from Shemanied Event M. Steinbach in Febru­ ary, 1946. He died in August of 1961. Also preceding her in death were three brothers end two sisters. Surviving is a daughter. Marl M. Steinbach of Nashville Memorial services will be announced at a later date. t Burial will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Arrangements were made by Gorbach Funeral Home in Hastings. Jam Loa Ran HASTINGS - Jaaou Lee Rein, 23, ot Hast­ ings. pared sway on Monday, December X, 1994 a the result of in automobile accident Jason was born oo October 31, 1971 in Grand Rapids, the sow of Gary R- Rein and Pamela S. (Magoon) DeMoo. He graduated from Hastings High School in 1991. He was currently employed al Monroe Incorporated in Kentwood. Joon loved the outdoors. He is survived by his father and step-mother, Cary and Susan Rein of Wyoming; mother and Step-Mar, Mrs. Krmrffi (Pamela) DeMori of Haerings; oae lister. Hope M. Rein cf Hastings, stspateNr, Tenuni DeMott at Muskegon, atepbrother ud wife, Tim and Carrie DeMori of Hastings; paternal graadarefter, Agnus Rein cf Hastings; maternal grandparents, Gerald and Emma Magooo of Haetiags; paternal great6>*uuJn< Nlaia OoircciU MUSpBVCy flC xUBUIlfS, step-graadfarher, Oaries Teny of Wyoming; step-giandtnother, Fraacena Thompson of Harings; several amts, uncles and cousins, his fiancee, Jennifer Richardson cf Hastings. taa* Servicre win be held on fhuraday, 1IXM un. at Sl Rose of Lima Cefnlte Church in Hastings with Father Chutes il Fischer officiaring. Burial will be at Palter Cemetery. Memorial cootributioos may be made to die Michigan Heart Assodarioo. Arrangements were made by Ginbach Tk-----.-I ----1— runenu none in mstxng*. I Jama H, Wetmon | GUN LAKE - Jama B. Wetmore, 83. at Gun Lake pored my on Friday. December 23, 1994 at Grand Rapids Metro. Hospiul. He wa born oo February 12,1911 inUbertyvilte, Illinois, the too of Jama B. Sr. and Maude M. (Makxte) Wetmore. He graduated in 1929. Mr. Wetmore worked for Radio Distributing Co. in South Bead, ladiaza for 30 years ud retired m 1972. He lived in Sturgis from 1956-1991 then moved to Gun Lake. He married Doris L King oo Jsnuary 10. 1942. She passed my March 14, 1994. He was • member Masonic Valley City Lodge <86 ta Grand Rapids with Scottish Rite 32nd Degree. He wa also a member of the DeWia Qtatoo Consiaaay Shrines He is survived by his one soo and wife, Jama B. and Glenda Wetmore of Gun Lake; daughters, Roberta A. Volker-Foreman of Harrisoo, Mrs. Michael (Alfce) Schmidt cf Grand Rapids, Barbara Hendrick of Angola, Indiare; nine grandchildren; one great granddaughter He wu preceeded ta death by a grandron, Welti, ta 1978 and a sister. Miriam Private family services will be held Memorial cootributioos may be made to the Amencu Diabetes Association Arrangements were made by Girrbacb Funeral Home ta Hastings. �Pago 10 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1994 Class structure change proposal was big step in ‘94 by Jex, Gallup Sugf Writer The proposed rexmiciuring ot lhe clau day at Hasungi High and Middle Schools was named by Superintendent Carl Schoeaacl as one of the things that will have the largest impact oo the district The proposed change tn the school day and teaching methods got its impetus this year from the start, to be able lo do a belter job ol organizing their time and teaching students They ve been working very bard, putting in a lot of time in research to learn about it. visiting other schools and attending semi­ nars to du the best job they can.* he said The two secondary level schools are using two dilterenl approaches, but they both have the same goal of teaching the uudents The high school will go to larger blocks of time, while the middle school will adopt a more 'holisnc* approach What is appropriate for a senior might not be for an eighth grader, to diflerem accom­ modations have been suggested for the dif­ lerem age groups. Both plans are now in the process of being finalized lor implementa­ tion ui the 1995-M school year. School finance this year also bad a great impact on schools, but even more so in the community. Scheessel said. 1 have concerns about bow II will play out in the future, but this year was nice For the Ural lime in yean we knew what we would have for our budget.' he remarked Also, knowing the amount of money that would be available let the administrators fo­ cus on other impirtant Hungs A not-ao-nice pan of the last year is in­ creasing state mandates. "There's no question that the schoois need to do a better job; there are eipectations from Ibe community and legislature, but we are approaching the potm where we're trying lo be everything to everybody * While Schoessel doesn t dispute that the mandates are necessary and important, he stressed that the basic mission of the schools is to teach He has high praise for the staff of the school system, saying they are working exuemely bard to keep up with nme mandates, stay current to their areas of instruction and then work on restructuring of the rimers. *1 cant say enough about the staff." be UKl The Hastings Area School System corinnuing goals thal they strive to meet Every yew. the school reports oo ways to reach the goals they haw set What follows is a recap of Hus year s goals, and some of the ways instituted by the adnanistnaian to meet them The GW: To enhance curriculum and instructional opportunities, the Hastings Area Schoois evaluate educational programs baaed on student outcomes and standards of quality and equity To artave Ar goal' Included tn ways lo meet the goal, the dis­ trict evaluated MEAP lesis. implemented new language arts material al the elementary level and started new thematic units of uudy Training workshops and other work shops and conferences on math, and authentic as­ sessment were taken by staff members, who also received training on how io wnle learn­ ing standards Some staff began using prrtfolkx to -ssess student progress The Middle School staff worked with the North Genual Assoctalion standards-based model for accreditation and high school teachers in different subject areas continued standards based instruction in their class­ rooms. The science department has restruc­ tured the science curriculum, while interdis­ ciplinary outcomes were developed for the entry level science courses. As they conduct activities through the year, members of the Curriculum Coordinating Council and the System Planning Council regularly give system-w.de emphasis lo the use of student learning slaralards The Gaal; To enhance curriculum and instructional opportunities, the Hastings Schools will ecsistder a re-structuring of the school day as n relates lo curriculum needs To actuevr lhe goal A faculty committee developed plans for the future expansion of the Wednesday Ran" which most likely will be incorpo­ rated uno restructuring plans that will be implemented for lhe 1995-Wi school year Also, lhe high school faculty developed a plan for lhe restructuring of the daily clau schedule beginning with the 1995-96 school year. Goal: To foster a sense of community, the Hast­ ings Area Schools will promote greater community participation in school activities and expand collaborative efforts between the school and home and between the school, community agencies and organizations. To meet Ibe goal: More publicity of school activities and senior citizen passes will help increase awareneu of the schools, and many com­ munity representatives make presentations IO the sludenls throw ghoul the year Project Jumpstart, staffed by community volunteers, was started for Middle School students, and Career Day Involves area Industry and business leaders. The Middle School Science Fair attracts many district residents. School activity announcements and video tapes of school activities are broadcast oo the public access channel. In addition, several schools have partnerships with area bustnesscs and corpmtions. Tbs Gaal; To help everyone succeed, lhe Hastings Area Schools will promote self-esteem and respoosibi.ily among stu­ dents and naff members To <x bine lhe goal Staff members attended training sessions exploring reality therapy and mastery learn­ ing: students' work wu displayed in all school buildings, the administration office and at other locations in the community. Tutoring partnerships were formed between students a diflereol grate levels, and peril ci ■tendance awards were presented to students. Students activities, such aa art shows, con­ cern. ciutrnship awards, writings were rec­ ognized during the year. Other areas to excel, such as Rising Star Program. Academic Track Meet. Students of the month, and Celebration of Success RUTLAND CHARTIR TOWNSHIR BARRY COUNTY, MICHIQAN NOTICE of PUBLIC HEARING TO: THE RESIDENTS AND PROPERTY OWNERS OF RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP, BARRY COUNTY, MICHIGAN. AND ANY OTHER INTER­ ESTED PERSONS t PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a public hearing concerning proposed amendments to the Rutland Charter Township Zoning Ordinance will be held on January 24.199$ commencing at 7:00 pjn. at the Rutland Charter Township Hail 2461 Heath Road. Hastings. Michigan, as required under the provisions ot the Township Rural Zoning Act and the Zoning Ordinance lor the Township. PLEASE TAKE FURTHER NOTICE that the items to be considered at said public hearing include, in brief, the toikmmg: 1. The proposed rezonmg ol land, in the SE 5* ol the SE U of the NW U of Section 14 of the Township. The property is located at 2780 W. Gun Lake Road and at 2510 W. Gun Lake Road, and is cu~entty zoned "C,” Commercial. It will be considered lor rezoning to the “C-1," "C-2," “C-3," and “C-4" zoning district. 2. The proposed rezoni ig of land, in the S Vz ol the SW U of the NE % of Section 14 ol the Township The property is currently zoned "C." Commercial and will be considered tor rezoning to the “C-1,", “C-2," "C3," and "C-4" zoning district. 3. The proposed rezoning ot land, in the SE Mr of the NE U of Section 14 of the Township The property is currently zoned "C." Commercial and will be considered tor rezoning to the "C-1," "C-2." "C-3," and "C-4" zoning district. The Rutland Charter Township Planning Commission and Township Board reserve the right to make changes In the above mentioned proposed amendments al or following tne public hearing. Anyone interested in reviewing the Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Map, or Area Map pertinent to the foregoing may examine same at the Rutland Charter Township Hall on Mondays and Thursdays from M0 am to noon and on Fridays in December from 9:00 am. to 500 p.m. and may further examine the same at said public hearing. All interested persons are invited to be present at the aforesaid time and place. Rutland Charter Township will provide necessary reasonable auxiliary aids and services, such as signers tor the hearing impaired and audio tapes of pnnted matenai being considered at the hearing, to individuals with disabilities at the hearing upon four (4) days' notice to the Rutland Charter Township Clerk. Individuals with disabilities requiring auxiliary aids or services should contact the Rutland Charter Township Clerk at the address or telephone number listed below RUTLAND CHARTER TOWNSHIP ZONING/Pt ANNING COMMISSION By: Dorothy Flint, Secretary Rutland Charter Township Hall. 2461 Heath Road Hastings. Michigan 49058 (616)948-2194 Hastings Middle School Band students participated in Soto and Ensantole Festival on Dec. 10 at East Crand Rapids High School. Students could perform as a soloist or a smal group (ensemble). Receiving first division ratings representing an excellent perforinance were (back row) Jessica Hussy. Karen Herbstreith, Courtney Hallifax, Josh Doe. (solo and duet) Andrew Satie Jon Styf. A8y Morgan, (middle row) Leelie Ocherman, (aoto and trio) Randy Seta. Jeremiah Johneon. John Forbes, Andi Pond. Laura Thomas. Beau Mason, (front row) Paul Rodbum. Zack Woodtoy. Bon Appleby, Amber Wide, Shaun* Woody, Mary Craven and Mta Nystrom. Hastings Middle School Band students earn first division ratings at festival Receiving second derision ratings representing a good performance at the aoto and ensemble festival held in December in Grand Rapids were (from left to right) Ben Appleby, Heidi Schmidt, Mary Wright, Jon Styf. Christy Metzger. Sarah Penrod, Celeb BoMnuoe and Josh Doe. Also participating; Sara Hammond and Becky Casarez. The students are guided by then band directors Joan L. BosseidSchroeder and Joseph P. LaJoye. assemblies for students all helped promote students' self esteem. The GW: To provide appropriate faulines and resources for current and future programa. the Hastings Area Schools will de­ velop a plan to utilize lhe latest technology In educational and operational programs and will heighten community awaeness of facil­ ity needs and promote support to meet the needs To achieve the goal: Plans were made for the purchase of in­ structional computers for elementary schoola. new computer labs in the middle and high schools were purchased and training sessions for staff lo expand computer skills was completed. The Vocational-Industrial and Business Education Partnerships provided advice oo bow to have instructional programs incorporate ciareni workplace technology. Hastings representatives took part in the science and technology program coordinawd by the Calboun Intermediate School District. A new computerized student informarion management system was pur­ chased for all schools, and a trial plan lo monitor student behavior on school buses through the use of a video camera was ex­ panded Restaurant owner arraigned on child labor law violations The owner of Vitale's Fizza in Hastings was arrested Thursday, Dec. 15, on misdemeanor charges of employing underage workers, Hastings City Police said. Larry Prowoznik. 35. of Hastings, was arrested on two, warrants obtained by the Michigan Depanmem of I-abar The arrest was made by Hastings officer!. He was arraigned Tuesday, Dec. 20. tn 56th District Court on charges of employing underage workers in conditions hazardous to the minors health and employing underage workers without a work permit. Both charges are punishable by up to one year in jail or a S500 fine, or both. The charges stem from an injury to a 17year-old girl who was working for Prowoznik. The Labor Department s Wage and Hour Division investigated the incident with the assistance of the Hastings Police Department A Dec. 28 pre trial was set for Prowoznik. LEGAL NOTICE To: RANDY CUBTA. to THE MATTER OF: KEVIN THOMAS JARMAN. Minor 000 09 13’12. A petition has boon filed in the above matter. A hearing on the petition will be conducted by the court on 01 '24 95 at 2 Ol) p.m. in BARRY COUNTY PROBATE COURT/JUVENILE DIVISION. 220 W. Covrf St Ste. X? Hastings. Ml IT IS THEREFORE ORDERED that RANDY CURTIS personally appear before the court at the time and place stated above. 12/23*4 RICHARD H SHAW. Jl dge of Probate (12/29) NOTKt or MOffTOAOK RNKCLDMNK Default having been made in the conditions of a real ettale mortgage mode bv CHRIS A. MILLER and VALERIE L. MILLER hu»bond ond wile, of 601 Reed Street Nashville. Mtchigon 49073. and »OND CORPORATION, a corporation organized ond ex­ isting under the lows of the State of Michigan, whose oddroM i* 2007 Eastern S.E . Grand Rapids KUettogan 49907 doted Moy 23. 1994 ond recorded on June 3. 1994 in LiOer 606. Pogo *69 of the tarry County Register of Deeds, ond upon which there is now claimed to be duo lor principal ond interest the sum ol Twenty One Thousand Seven Hundred Thirty-Nine Dollars ond Ninety-Five Cents (S21.739 95) and no suit or proceedings at low hav mg been instituted to recover the said debt or any port thereof. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that by virtue of the power of sole contained in the mortgage and the statute m such cose made and provided, an January 19. 199$. at 2 00 p.m. the undersigned will sell at the East door ol the County Circuit Court Building in the City of Hostings. County of Borry. State of Michigan that bemg the place of holding rhe Circuit Court for the County of Borry at public vendue to the highest bidder for the purpose of satisfying the amounts due end unpaid upon said Mortgage together with the legal fees ond charges of the sole including attorney's fees allowed by low the premises tn said mortgage which ore described os follows COMMENCING 36 FEET WEST OF THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF LOT 66 OF O A PHILLIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE AC­ CORDING TO THE RECORDED PLAT THEREOF THENCE EAST 56 FEET THENCE NORTH TO THE THORNAPPLE RIVER. THENCE WEST ALONG SAID RIVER TO A POINT NORTH OF THE PLACE OF BEGINNING THENCE SOUTH TO THE PLACE OF BEGINNING ALSO DESCRIBED AS THE EAST 36 FEET OF LOT 66 ANO THE WEST 20 FEET OF LOT 67 Of THE O A PHILLIPS ADDITION TO THE VILLAGE Of NASHVILLE PPP 06-4)51 180 000 066 01 The redemption period shall be six (6) months from rhe date of such sale, unless determined abandoned in accordance with MCI §600.3241(a) in which cose the redemption period she I be thirty (») days from the dote of such sole Bond Corporotkon 2007 Eastern S.E. Grand Rapids Ml 49507 DATED December 13. 1994 Drafted by William M Axhoul (P40071) Attorney for Mortgagee 161 Ottawa NW. Ste I H A Grand Rapids Ml 49503 (616)450 1315 (HIT) The roGi estate mortgage given by Barbara Joan Coe^n o single woman, of 7910 Bonder* Rood Prairieville. Michigan, to Rest of America BankMichigan. N.A., dated September 6. 1990. record­ ed on September 11. 1990 In Uber SOS. Pogo 226 In the OHico of the Register of Deeds for Barry Coun ty. Michigan, is in default. The amount daimod to bo duo thereon ot the date of N» notice, lor prin­ cipal. interest, fees, expenses and late chargee is the sum of Eighty Two Thousand Eight Hundred Eighty-One end 67/100 Dollars (S82.«1.67) ond no proceedings hove been instituted to recover the . debt now remaining secured by said mortgages or any port thereof. . NOW. THEREFORE, notice is hereby given that by virtue of the power of safe contained in said mor­ tgages and lhe stotutos in such case mode and pro­ vided. said mortgages wM be foroctosed by sole of the premises described heroin at public auction to the toghest bidder, ot lhe south side of the Cour toou^. that being the place of holdmg the C^cuit Court tor sold County, on January 19. 1995. at 2« pja. tor too purpose of satisfying too omoutos due an sold mortgage, together with interest, legal costs. Statutory attorneys’ loos and also any taxes and insurance toot said msrtgagss doos pay on or prior to too data of sole. , The pramtoos to bo sold al said solo are sHvatod In toe Township ol Prairieville. Barty County. State of Michigan, and descHbod as follows Pvtel too Northwest 1/4 of Section 36. Town l North Rango 10 West. Described as: Beginning ot a point in too North East r -d West 1 /B lino of said section which is South 0 Degrees 10 Minutes 33 Seconds East 1329.22 foot and East 420 00 feet from the Northwest corner of said section 36; toence East 249.40 loot atone too North East and West 1/9 line at sold sochon; thence South 0 Degrees 44 Minutes 19 Seconds East 994.13 loot to a traverse lino along Tittle long lake"; thence South 68 Degrees 25 Minutes 21 Seconds West 257 81 loot to the terminus of said Traverse lino, thence North 0 Degrees 10 Minutes 33 Seconds West 66B 83 foot Parallel to too West lino of sold section to the place of beginning. Subject to the use of toe Northerly 33.0 feet thereof as Bandera Rood Abo subfocl to an easement for ingress and ogress as described botow This description in­ cludes the land from the traverse line to the waters edge. Easement for ingress ond ogress to bo used with others. Being in port of the Northwest 1Z4 of Section 36. • Town 1 North. Rango 10 West, more particularly described os being 20.00 feet on each side of the following described centerline for ingress and ogress to be used with others Beginning ot a point on the contoriine of Bandore Rood which is South 0 Degrees 10 Minutes 33 Seconds East 132B.22 feet ond oast 650.00 foot from the Northwest comer of sold section; thence South 0 Degrees IS Minutes West 3X.00 foot, thence South 89 Degrees West 190.00 loot: thence South 47 Degrees West 100.00 feet, thence south 07 Degrees West 125.00 feet to ' the point of ending. The period of time allowed for redemption is one (1) year from the date of sole. Doted December 8. 1994 FIRST OF AMERICA BANK MICHIGAN. N A By. Bruce R. Grubb Its Attorney HOWARD 0 HOWARD AGONEYS. P C. 107 West Michigan Avenue. Suite 400 Kotammoo. Michigan 49007-3956 (616)302 14*3 (12/29) �The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1994 — Page 11 (Woodland NEWS ..by Catherine Lucas scene which included Santa and his sleigh complete with reindeer Several other houses tn that block were also well decorated and lighted Of course, a trip to see Christmas lights in Woodland is never complete without a drive by the Art Meade farm east of the village on M-43. Art spends days and days getting it all together each year. The Woodland Township Board met at the township building on Monday. Dec. 19 Doug Mackenzie, supervisor, handed out framed resolutions of appreciation to retiring police chief. Ken Neil; James Constantine, retiring fire fighter and Terry Geiger, retiring trustee who was recently elected state representative. Neil thanked the board for the co-operation he had received during his years serving as Woodland Township police chief and said he and his deputies had always worked closely with lhe sheriffs department, f Constantine explained why he was retiring Kan Natl, retiring Woodland Township police chief; Jim Constantine, retiring fireman and Terry Geiger, resigning Woodland Township Trustee all received framed resolutions of sppaclatlon at the Woodland Township Board meeting for December. Phone calls with a confirming message passed from person lo person among Lakewood tinned Methodist activists Satur <tay ■fternoon Oee came lo the Lake Odeeaa Tree Value Lumber and Hardware btwinesr for Tom Ranies that confused everyone .n the store nor aware ot what waa going on. The message waa "The camels are coming!** Laat year the live camel. that had been arreused for the Chnanam Eve Irving nativity at the church could nor come becauae at the ex­ treme cold weather and people were dssappoaned. so there was no pubheay ar all ttus year about the poaafothty. Thi> year the weather was unusually warm, aad Anheiser and Cocoa, the live camela. were brought from Mmdea by Joe aad Smart Moyer. Aateiacr stood proudly aad behaved like a gentleman beside the church parking fol. aad Cocoa, who la pregnant and will have a new camel in February just laid down beanie him Mme than JOO cars and oae very fail tea were through the parking lot or ported ate te people out to wonder trouarl dwt rowing to tee the live aatrvny and the camels. The canter were surprisingly placid. Children waited up aad petted them, people took their pteures wnh Hashes, can came and went, and they did not react at all except to seem to en­ joy all the attention. The burro owned by Ron Tobias of Nashville waa aorsy all evening, and people were told he b getting old and cantankerous aad faey shoid keep a little distance from him. but Ron Dingeroon told me this morning that he thought tt_' burro greatly admirtd the lm— li that were about 300 feet from him. and that he was callmg to heirtout his loud brays The two tee sheep were ':om the farm of Roa aad Julie Dmgernon who arranged the tee nans ay scene When I was there, the three kings were por­ trayed by Christie Warner. Adam Smith aad Jim Benham and the camels were accom­ panied by Joe and Sruan Moyer who brought them One of the Moyers told me the camels were actually owned by David Weinberg of Mtetea which is near Three Riven. Snowmobile safety important to prevent injuries ano Tatairues FoUowmg a few baarc safety rules for operating snowmobiles can preveal snowmobiling injuries and fotaliues. say Depanmem of Nararal Resources Isa enforcemcot officers. "Wc warn to be sure mat people esyoy saowsnobtlmg safety.** said DNR Law Enfanxraem Division Director Herten Barm "k*s important to be aware of die haunts and Here are a few safety ups for • Consumption of alcohol before or during saowmobiimg unpeirx driving judgement Saowntenlers who have been drteung will freqaeady drive loo bat. travel illegally on roads, or race across unsafe ice Alcohol also causes the body lo become colder st an accefensed rue. which increases the danger of • Fatigue may reduce the operators coor­ d matico and judgement. • Drive at moderate speed, and drive defensively Give yourself enough distance for sudden maneuvers and slops, if necessary, and watch out for careless snowmobilers around you. • When dnvmg on ice, remember that snow cover can act as a blanket to prevent safe ice from forming on lakes and ponds Rapidly changing weather and moving water in sireams and lake inlets also affect the thickness and strength of ice on lakes and ponds Remember that even when lhe ice is duck enough to support your weight, a snowmrt-.ie speeding on a hard, slippery sur­ face can become an unguided missile • When traveling cross-country. watch for deadfalls, snowdrifts, low fences, posts and snow-covered farm machinery. • Do not travel no roads. When it n necessary to cross a road, first come lo a com ptete nop. listen and look for traffic. and use hand signals when traveling with a group Stay away from automobiles, whether moving or parked. • Be on guard against rapid changes in the weather that may produce dangerous • Dress for the weather. Rapid weather changes can happen Be prepared. The wind chill factor must be considered before leaving on a trip. • Travel in a group If you have to travel atone, let someone know about your destina non. planned route, and when you will return Being tost or broken down in a remote area can be extremely dangerous Patrick Doyle and Maggie Dtngenon were shepherds with the sheep at the manger tcene while Mackenzie Pearson portrayed and Dale Hicks wm Joseph Shelly Hilton and Nikki Hoag were angels The cast of church youth changed several times during the twohour performance. Al the same time as the living nativity cut­ sate. the church's annual walk-in commumoi: service was held inside the church. Piano and organ music was played all during the evening by persons who do not regularly play at ser­ vices so the regular people could e.joy an evening jff■ The schedule of musicians was arranged by Janice Hannigan The Rev. Ward Pierce told me that commumon hnd been arranged for 280 people although there never hod been nearly that many people in past yean, but he didn't want io run out. He had started into the last tray by the end of the service; so a record number of more than 240 people look communion at the ser­ vice. Pierce also said that about 20 people came la who did not take communion and it was not served lo very young children, so he fell there had been around 280 people in the sanctuary at different times that evening. He said there were several groups of people at the service he did not know It pleased him that these people had heard of the service and felt wekxwne to attend. Gte-idon and Betty Classic Curtis had their family Christmas on Christmas Eve. Satur­ day. All of their children and grandchildren were at their home for the holiday. Michael came from San Diego on the 17th and returned Christmas night Tony and Linda Curtb and daughters and Doufc and 91 iphalli Conn came from Jackson. Sieve aad Cindy Curtis White and son came from Hastings The family attended the Woodland United Methodist Christmas Eve candle-light service after their dinner, and Betty said it was warm and lovely and that the church was full Betty also told me that the Marvin and Lucy Classic family had their joint Christmas celebration at lhe Woodland Methodist Church on Sunday. Dec. 18. Marvmand Joyce Onarir; Olendoa and Betty Curtis and some of their children; Galen and Shirley. Laurie and Jeff Kilmer, all from the Woodland area. Norma Jean and Duane Clum and their children. Greg and Jeanne and her family and Dave and Vai Keough and their family from Howell enjoyed spending the afternoon with each other. Ruth Niethamer had expected to be taken to Dave's house to celebrate Christmas and her 102 birthday, but the family surprised her by bringing Christmas gifts and dinner to her house. Tom and Doris; David and Darlene. Vickie. Tanya aad Sara and Mark Niethamer spent the afternoon with Grandma Ruth The weather was so balmy that David grill­ ed tteaks outdoors. They cut Ruth's birthday cake after d—rr. Ford aad Orpha Enz had celebrated a fami­ ly Christmas early in December with all of then children home; so on the 25th. they had dinner at the home of their daughter. Jan and Jerry Yonkers, at Yonkers Windmill farm on Brown Road. Before I went to the living nativity and open communion service m Lakewood Methodist Saturday evening. 1 drove through Woodland 10 enjoy the luminaries on Main Street and Broadway and all the other lights Russell and Betty Lmd again had their uni­ que luminaries lighted with colored outdoor Christmas lights outlining the sidewalks in from of their house The Lesser Forman home had a huge lighted but said he would still be interested in the fire department and would be seen around the station. Geiger said he had learned a lot about how government functions during his two years serving as a township trustee and the knowledge would be valuable to him in his new office. Sue Pepper received a letter of appreciation from the board for the years she has served as township representative on the Jordan Lake Board. She had asked not to be re-appointed to the job next year as she has other interests and activities at this time The board appointed David Mixirc to replace Pepper on the Lake board. He has been serving as member at large and is cur­ rently chairman of the board, but preferred to represent the township next year. Tim Rouse was appointed to replace Neil as police chief. That contract was not signed at the meeting as MacKcnzie wanted to review it with the new chief. Terry Geiger had also resigned as Lakewood Waste Water Authority Board representative of the township. He suggested tiiat Galen Kilmer would be a good person to replace him in that position, and the board agreed. Kilmer said he would complete Geiger's term but not to expect him to accept a new threc-ycar term at the end of the unex­ pired term. Doug Hoort, fire chief, reported that in a recent survey, a fire truck is out of the station within three minutes of receiving a call. He fell that for a volunteer department, that was a remarkable time. The fire department responded to three calls in the last month. One was back-up for Freeport Fire Department and one was to assist the Lakewood ambulance. Hoort also reported that the battery back-up used by the 911 service has been improved. The librarian reported that the hand-rail on the library steps has been repaired and she wished to thank whoever did it Two mowers at the cemetery will be traded for new ones n the next few months. Al the end of the meeting, the board selected Sue Pepper to replace Geiger as township trustee. They were pleased to have received 11 letters expressing interest in the job Thr Lakcwixxi Ambulance crew and aux­ iliary prepared a Christmas buffet in honor of lhe retiring township personci and the holi­ day . It was a beautiful table full of goodies in­ cluding a cake congratulating Terry Geiger on his election to the Male legislature. The Lakewood Volunteer Ambulance organization will hold the January Ambulance benefit dinner on Sunday, Jan. 8 at Cunn­ inghams' Acre on M-50 west of Lake Odessa. The meal will be roast beef and ham The meal will be served from noon to 3 p.m. The cost is $6 for adults, $3 for children 5 to 12, and anyone under five or over 100 is served free. This meal includes complete salad bar. vegetables, and dessert as well as coffee, lea or punch. The January luikeuood Christian School dinner will be Friday. Jan. 6 from 4:30 to 7 30 p.m. at the First Congregational Church in Lake Odessa. The meal will be turkey and beef. The school s new building is now open for viewing and will be dedicated at an open house on Saturday, Jan. 14 from I to 5 p.m. The school is local at 7766 Vehe Road, which is M-50 east of Lake Odessa John Lucas was home from his job in Toronto for Christmas and his sister and her family. Gene and Terry Lucas Sumer. Chris­ ty, Melanie and Sam are expected to arrive on Dec. 27 for a brief visit with her mother and John. More about the Miller family from Assyria By Joyce F. Weinbrecht Jasper (HoffenmiBer) Miller came to Assyria Township in 1852 and his parents. John aad Mary HoffenmiBer. came to Assyria Township from Cleveland to live near him They died in 1856 and 1857, respectively Jasper married Lucinda Butler on April 17. 1858. Their third son. Arthur, was born in 1866. He mamed Olive Case. They had six children. Nettie. Anna. Glen. Floyd. Orlie and Clifton. Nettie Miller married Hoyd LaClear and they raised seven children. Anna Miller mar ned William Davis and they had four children, Irene, Merle. Wayne and Theron Glen married Dora Benedict and they had 17 children Oriie Miller married Helen German and they had three daughters Clifton Miller married Edith Smith and they had two sons. Claude and Kenneth Clifton Miller was lhe youngest of Arthur and Olive Case Miller s children He was born in Assyria Township on Dec. 28. 1900. Cufton grew up on the farm in Assyria Township, in the large frame house which had been buih in 1838 by Cleaveiand Ellis and was the first frame house in Assyria Township. He attended country school, and helped with the family farm. He often made trips into Battle Creek lo haul grain or livestock to market, leaving the farm in the early morning and arriving home long after dark. Butter and eggs from the farm were taken to Nashville, where they were traded for groceries. The cream from the farm was hauled to the Nashville Cooperative Creamery. He married Edith Smith, in Hastings, on Aug. 3. 1920. They were mar­ ried by The Rev. Hawkins of thal city. Clifton and Edith had two sons. Claude born Oct. 19. 1921. in Nashville and Ken­ neth. who was born in Assyria Township on April 1. 1926. Claude served in World War II as a machine gun operator from 1942 to 1945. After his discharge in 1945 he returned to Hastings and worked at E.W. Bliss for 37 years. He died m 1984. He mamed Evelyn Kocphnger on Dec. 7. 1946. They had two sons. Arthur and Fred Kenneth Mdfer graduated from Hastings High School and then enlisted in the United States A r Force, serving his country for a period of two years. He married B jth Marble on June 21. 1947 Clifton and Edith operated the farm near FLEXFAB HORIZONS INTERNATIONAL Corporate Accountant FHI is snaking a Corporate Accountart to prepare oonaobdatad financial information and ova re a a the finan­ cial accounting activities for several smaller companies In Its family. Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and assisting wtth his responsibilities this position wilt prepare financial statements, perform internal audits, prepare annual business plans, administer year end physical inventory, investigate variances and identify problem areas in financial performance. It will also oversee tha support staff members with journal entries, accounts payable, receivables and invoicing This position requires a minimum of a Bachelors degree In accounting or finance and 5 years accounting exper lance, preferably in a manufacturing environment Super tor knowledge of accounting, strong analytical skills, experience with spreadsheet programs, and good com munication and interpersonal skills are required Salary will be commensurate with experience and ability Send resume and salary history to: Jeff Weiden. Vice President of Finance F.M.I. 102 Cook Road Hastings. Ml 40068 Nashville for several years. Then they moved in 1935 to Battle Creek, where Clifton work­ ed for the Battle Creek Lumber Company, in 1937. they moved buck to the farm south of Lacey and Clifton worked for Eator. Manufac­ turing Co. in Battle Creek until the end of Kenneth D. Miller World War 11. They then moved to Hastings where Clifton Miller joined George Miller (no relation) in the real estate business on Sf.ic Street in 1945 first as a salesman, later becoming a broker and a partner. Miller Real Estate was founded by George F. Miller in 1940. It was located on the se­ cond floor of lhe Hendershott Building. 121 W. Stale Street. George also owned and operated Miller Furniture Company at 117 W. State St. for 40 years. When George Miller retired. Clifton took over the real estate firm retiring from there in 1969. During the period from 1954 to 1962, Roy Thomas v as a business partner with Clif­ ton in the Miller Real Estate Company. Other associates included Clayton Case. Russell Do­ ty. Leo Tewksbury. Ernest Kirby and Jeff Miller Clifton was very active in the affairs of the community and the City of Hastings. Kenneth Miller finished hts tour of duty in the Army Air Corps, where he served as a B-17 armorer gunner. He attended business college and became a licensed real estate salesman in 1947. He spent 14 years as staff manager with Metropolitan Life Insurance in Battle Creek. He returned to Hastings in 1964 to enter Miller Real Estate with his father and he became a broker in 1965 Kenneth pur­ chased and remodeled the building at 137 W. State in 1968. Kenneth married Ruch Marble, daughter of Florence and Fay Marble, in 1947. They rais­ ed three sons. Stephen, David and Jeff. When John and Mary HoffenmiBer made the decision to come to the United States, br­ inging their family to the new world, and when Jasper (HoffenmiBer) Miller choose Assyria Township as his home, the history of Assyria Township and Barry County was af­ fected profoundly. This family has contribued many talents, and made a difference in the development of the area. The Miller Family heritage lives on. (Sources: Family records, interviews. Hastings Banner and Reminder archives.) Clipton Miller Attention College Graduates: Substitute Teachers Needed. Required: BA degree with six hours in education. Rate: $55 per day. Apply at 232 West Grand Street, Hastings Area School System. An equal opportunity employer. NURSING ASSISTANT CLASS Earn $500 upon successfill completion of a two week training course and stale certification Excellent employ meat opportunities for individuals who are interested tn the nursing field. All shifts available upon hire. We offer health insurance, vacation and illness benefits and a starting wage of 86.55 per hour Classes start January 16th and end on January 27th. The first 6 days of class will be from 8:00 a.m. to4:30 p.m. and the last 4 days will be from 6:15 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in taking the class, please come to Thornapple Manor between 8:00 a m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to fill out an application before January 9th. 1995. Applicants chosen to take the class do not pay for the class. No phone calls please. THORNAPPLE MANOR 2700 Nrahville Rote. Houngs. MI 49058 E.O.E. RNs/LPNs We are looking for people with leader­ ship skills to work in our geriatric facility full- or part-time. All shifts are available. Wages based on experience. We offer health insurance, vacation benefits and competitive wages. Contact Sue Lemon, RN, DON, at 616-945-2407, ext. 444 or Heidi Byrne, RN, ADON at ext. 445 for an interview. Thornapple Manor 2700 Nashville Road, Hastings, Ml 49058 EOE POSITION AVAILABLE The City of Hastings has a position opening for a full-time Utility Billing Clerk. A copy of the job description and desirable qualifica­ tions for the position are available at the City Clerk's Office, 102 S. Broadway, Hastings, Michigan. Resumes can be sent to: Hastings City Clerk, Sharon Vickery, "Billing Posi­ tion”, Hastings, Michigan 49058, by Friday, January 6, 1994. The City of Hastings is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or disability. Sharon Vickery, City Clerk �Page 12 — The Hastings Banner — Thursday, December 29, 1994 Hastings matmen give Coach Furrow early Christmas present What was said and what was done in 1994 Patrick Stewart, Cape. Jean-Luc Picard ot the USS Enictprixe-D. tn an interview with TV Guide, raid be didn't like turning people in interview,. became he Is likely to forget someone who Is Important to him. He did mention the members ot the cast ol Star Trek: The Neat Generation, saying all of them were 1 tod people with whom to work. However, he forgot lo mention Gales Mc­ Fadden. Dr. Beverly Crusher, oo the Enter­ prise. He later wrote lo TV Guide and apolo­ gized for forgetting one of his cloaesl friends and that proved bis point — It in bard to re­ member everyone. This lesson is something joumaltstshould rememlv-* when doing End of the Year sto­ ries. No matter how much you think you re­ member about the past year, there Is someone you are going to mist or over look. It can t be helped. There Is oo way lo compile every­ thing which happen in lhe past 8.760 hours Imo a recap Too many things have happen, hut some things which aren't forgotten are the words of a coach or a player. So let's look hack al some famous lines from some of the people who have graced the pages of the Hastings Banner md Reminder over the past year. "fr war aw of lhe wildest nights ofmylffe. Nobody could nop nobody.' - Delton var­ sity football coach Rob Heethuis laid of the 45-36 loss to Comstock. "We could have one of lhe best teams I’ve ever coached.' - Dave ftarow. a veteran of 21 yean of coaching Hastings wrestling speaking of this year's team. *...* very goal-minded. seff-monvanng atdividual who blows what shr warns.' Hastings cross country coach Paul Ftdmer. referring to Marie DeWitt cm wirnimg her second straight Academic All-State cross ernmtry award The team finished 20th in the Class B Cross Cotmtry Meek 'We faced a very good team when they were having a very good night, hut our kids didn't give up." Hastings varsity basketball coach Don Schils speaking highly of lhe 1994-95 team in Us opening loss lo ntgniy-iouicu Kxiii 'He typifies what a studetiVathleie should be.' - Hastings golf coach Ed von der Hoff regarding Jason Fuller, an All-County honorable mention goffer Hastings finished fifth in regional competition 'What cm 1 sayT - Delton girls track coach after five of his team set five school records and finished fifth out of 130 schools at lhe State Class B Track Meet. 'It's mon the kids who have to bring them­ selves antifit' - Hastings verxtiy football coach Jeff Beiler. after two Saxon touch­ downs wen eaUed back because of penalties against Coldwater. Hastings went on to win lhe game Z2-6. Whew! Thai is a Christmas present Hast­ ings varsity wrestling coach Dave Furrow is­ n't likely to forget. The Hastings wrestlers defeated Battle Creek Pennfield, 37-24. Churchill of Ontario. 60-12, West Ottawa 46-28. Allegan 31-28 and Wayland 72-6, all on the same day. Dec. 22. "One of toy personal goals for the team this season." Furrow said, "was to beat Allegan. "The team knew this from lhe first day of practice and I really think it had them wrestling well." With the wins. Craig Bowen (134 lbs.) Dahon'a Sam Lantlnga crosses the Mah *ie as lhe anchor leg of the 1 ,600meter relay team which act a school record one Saturday and broke It the next. Hastings' Mindy Schaubei averaged 12.4 points per game lor 248 points and puled down 157 rebounds lor the Saxon girts cage learn. HaaOnga* Cole Bowen was Via top rusher In the county with 1,037 yards on 218 carries. Ha also scored live touchdowns. 'Once you know how to do the basics, you'll be able to do the harder things and make it look easy." - Jason Sixberry. while teaching kids in grades two through seven, the basics of baseball '...because our kids have had great mo­ ments in the past and they an ready to lake the next step at being competitive.' ■ Jim Hogoboom. Delton varsity basketball coach of this yeas'steam. "You have to have a sense of humor.' Alice Boocher, owner of Nashville's Mul­ berry Fore golf course, relating stories about Ml' ' Mt) Mahad 178i ovurafl and won har aacond-atraitfit Academic Al-State Award Otter member* ol the team are (from M) Chariaaa Shaw. Lori MalvOe. Nicole Wood. RotMto Day. DsnUU Goto and MfcheOe Goto. The team wa* coached by playing the greens. 'Delton played a very good game.' Hast­ ings baseball coach Jeff Simpson after the Saxon loss to the Panthers in the Hastings In­ vitational Baseball Tournament. Hastings finished the season 17-17 overall, 7-7 in the Twin Valley and runners up in Districts. "The team is looking decent." - Fred Pesse 11. Delton boys track coach. In a preseason story of his team which wen: on lo win its fourth-straight league tide and 30th straight dual win by lhe end of the season. "We came, we had fun. we ate al Wendys and (we) cried tears of joy all the way home.~ - Hastings varsity girls goff coach Ed von der Hoff after his team finished sixth in a Twin Valley meet and dropped from fourth place in lhe Twin Valley. The girls have learned to forget their mis­ takes and were able to come back and play some good ball " - Larry Dykstra, coach of the Hastings vanity girls softball team after dropping a game lo Sturgis In 12 innings, 6 5. The team had made seven errors in the contest. Til not hurt one of these Ib-year-oid girts for the sake of winning a game. ' - Delton girts' varsity soccer coach Dan Anson. "Thai was nearly everyone who wasn l out of town." — Delton girls track coach Jim Gibson, referring to the girts who showed up for a volunteer practice during Spring Break. The learn finished the season 9-0 overall and 7-0 in the league. "This is truly a reflection of lhe commu­ nity.' - Hastings Athletic Director Tim Johnston, after Hastings received its secondstraight Twin Valley Sportsmanship Award. Pet* Fulmer Sewkar Ckiaem Nash 48-16; Woodmansee 47-19; Otis 39-25; Kucmpel 38H-25H; D Hall 3628; Bodock 36-21. Ludescher 34H-29W; Schladucr 34 30; Fnend 34-30; Brewers 30K-33M; Keeler's 30-34; Moucoulis 27H-36W; Beckweh 27-27; M Hall 25-39; N Han 2440; Snvdcr 23-41; Jcaeck 23-41; Kasmsky 21-43. Ladfcs Gead Game - E Meaecar 177; B Johoaoe 165; P Castleberry 153; D Keeler 130; M. Marron 182, J Kasmsky 172; B Vrogmdewey 154. E Ulrich Ig3; L Friend 152: K Colvin 194; D Keeler 152 Mere Gaad Gaaae - R Foster 168; H. Hawkins 157; R Sehlachter 197; W. Wood mansee 173; G Terpening 179; P. Otis 188; C. Jesick 171; J Kasmsky 186; B Vropadewey 148; G. Rae 162; B Ludescher 187; F Colvin 159: H Keeler 187 Tarntev Nke Rae. 83 Barry Auto 40-20; Lite Ice 39W-2OW; Woodmanses 34-26; Terrys Tic Toe 33-27; Fairchilds 31 29; Carlton Clr 29W-29*; Freeport Supply 2*31; Classic Realty 29-31; Freeport Elevator 25-35. High Camet aad Series — R. Fay 222-202-574; D Vickers 196-553; J Bar limits 191-542; J. Buehler 192-530; T Westbrook 192-518. D McCkirt.u 1*9-508; J Kohler 203-537. T Ckert 195-495; J. Usborne III 190-492; R Willand 212-532: 1 Jacobs 202-485 Wednesday P.M. Friendly Home Parties 40W-23H; Hair Care center 40W-23H: Varney's Stables 38W-25M: HAS Machine 38-26; Eye and Eye Specialists 33-31; Misfits 32W-3IW; Mace's 3IW-28H; Nashville Chiropractic 25- 25; Valley Realty 19-15; Lifestyles I7W-46H High Games and Series - K Becker 221-530; E. Vanesse 187-512; T Christopher 188-502; F Schneider 181-499; L. Yoder 193-486; S Pennington 170-483; C. Bishop 168-447; R Murphy 168-432; C. Watson 180-423; J. Leo 140-404. J. Pettengill 155-407; P Frederickson 142-399; B Estep 143-410; B Johnson 188. P Castleberry 153; L. Johnson 145; J Doster 147: B. Norris 168 Mooda* Mixers Michelob 44-20. TM Lassies 37-23; Rowdie Girts 36-38; Haraler Tours 35-29; Hastings Bowl Sisters 33-31: Three Ponies Tack 32-32; Jo's Bookkeeping 30-34; Girrbachs 29-35; Mr Bruces 28-32; Unique Washtub Duo 28-36; Deweys Auto Body 26- 38; Outward Appearance 22-42 Gead Game* — P C.ioicy 142; S Smith 157; S. Cooley 145; H Service 173; M. Mat­ ron 160; H Hewitt 165; R Kuempel 163; S. Solmes 170; G Gibson 164; R Bennett 148; D. Gross 122: M Meehan 123. Gaad Games and Series — L. Potter 170450; D Kelley 174-510: S. VanDenburg 213-535; B Thomason 187477: F Schneider 164468; M Wieland 172-501: V Carr 159-453; D. Hughes 184520; A. Hall 181478 betters his record to 13-0, Sparky Wcedall (215) is 12-0 Mkl Cole Bowen (160) is 9-1. Others on the Hastings team who picked up wins were Ryan Rude (100) with three Chad Furrow (106) with four. Troy Pitielkow (112) with three. Jeremai Cook (119) with one. Matt Moore (119) with one and Mike Opolski(126) with three. Chris Allen (142) won four matches. Malt MacKcnzie (151) won four. Jamie James (172) won four. Kris Javer (185) woo one, and Justin Waters (275) woo two. "I was very proud to be their coach as they performed in a championship manner io all five matches." Furrow said. Thursday A.M. Hummers 43-21: SLow Pokes 38W-25M; Hastings Bowl 35-29: Leftovers 35-29; Varneys 34I4-29W; Bosleys 3430: Question Marts 31-33; Nne-N-Gales 28Vi-35H; Thor­ napple Trading Post 28-36; Algonquin Farm 37; 27Valley Realty 2440; LeHarves 2IH-42H. Good Games wM Series - S Lambert 186506; S. Dryer 188495; P. Fisher 183-481; J. Lewis 165463; P. Hamilton 178458; B Norris 162458; C. Stuart 174456; J Schneider 176447; I. Ruthruff 151426; D. Nelson 156415; G. Scobey 199410; C. Clouse 144404; I. Seeber 155-379; T. Joppie 135-372; S. Salazar 125-351; N. Moucoulis 119-325; B Bodo 113-300; F. Ruthruff 185; K. Thomason 176; S. Mogg 163; P. Godbey 149; L. Johnson 149; O. Glikins 137; B. Estep 136; B. Sexton 124; C. Swinkunas 121; K. Moore III. Tuesday Mixed Country Bumpkins 62; Thornapple Lake Trading Post 5-3; Pin Seekers 5-3; Ned's Prim­ ing 5-3; Mason.'Davis Line 44; Woodmansee Construction 44; Gillons Construction 44; LU Demons 3-5; Biack Sheep 3-5; Consumers Concrete 1-7. Mens High Games & Series S. Hyde 172; M. Christiansen 186; M Zimmerman 187; B. Lewis 159421; D. Gillons 144. Womens High Games & Series J. Bryans 152; G. Buchanan 185;T. Brodock 176; F. Ruthruff 211-566. Tony HMh'swB* Brand* woUdlwv* bad* Rterof puppiM*<w’d Men bow tM har huaband waa going wnan ha imaahed N* car at th* Lake Oden* drenoWon . dwbytundraMr. "...i feeling of accompUxbment.' - Brad Lloyd, the 12-year-old Junkr national record bolder from JYeeport In trap aborning, after semng the record. 'll was one of the best soccer games I've seen in my career.' - Hastings soccer coach Doug Mepham after tying Otsego 1-1. Ot­ sego had defeased No. 3 Mattawan and loot 1-0 to No. 10 Gull Lake. "No, you put there flngere xt the bole." John Jacob* io a aix-year-otd on the opening day of the Young American Bowling Aaaodarinn't jiartnr leagues "W.K. Kellogg had a hard time wish our press..' - Richard Nausa. coach of the Hast­ ings seventh grade girls basketball team which went 12-0 this year, winning the final game over Kellogg 00-19. "I had K> pinch myaeif when (the achool board) apprmd IL* - Connie WitteL a (upporter of school-sponsored girls soccer at Hastings High. •We had to hold Sarah Kaechele to under 10 points ff we were going to wm...' Hastings varsity girts basketball coach Beth Stevens after the win over MiddleviUe 34-30, without the benefit cfa field goal in the final period. "Much of the credit for our offenae. thia year, ba* lo be given lo our front line.' -, Haatlnga Junior vanity football coach Mt Denny, after the 20-14 win over Hilladale. , 'He is a personable yotmg man who was a. business-type, hard hitler on the field." -', Kart Gielarvwski's formerfootball coach Jeff' Simpson. Gielarowski started on the practice . squad or Central Michigan University, and' slowly moved his way up lo play backup linebackerin lhe Las Vegas BowL "Now Carl Scboeael. cuperimendeot of xchoola. Steve Harbiiou. principal at the , Haitingi High School, and I will. recommend our Joining the OK Conference ■ the achool board meeting Monday night (April 18). Tbeyll take action on It that night on whether to officially accept the Invitation." - Tim Johoaun. Haatlnga AD. The achool board accepted the invitation and next year the Saxonr will be part of (he OK Conference. Tbeae are jurt aome of ’he memorable quotea from thia part aeaaon. but there woe many more, aome funny, aome aerioua, aome thoughtful, aome provoking and aome with no meaning at all. K-Wings fans ready to high stick hunger K-Wmgs fam won't be needing face masks, gloves or sticks when they engage in a bit of off-the-icr competition with fam of the Pl. Wayne Komets on Jan. 21. As the two teams face each other on the ice at Wings Stadium. K-Wings fans will be bringing tn cam of non­ perishable food items. On Jan. 13. Kor.«s fam will be bringing in food hems to support their local food bank. The team which collects the most pounds of rood will oe aeciam inc winner "Although wc won laa year'a challenge, the ruler have been tighacned up." explained Food Bank Board Member Nancy Lenz. "So with Pt Wayne having a much larger popula­ tion baae to pull from, we're definitely going into die challenge oo Jan. 21 as underdogs."* Lentz added that, "regardless of the final, outcome, it's hungry folks in Kalamazoo and. R. W«yae who will be the real winners? Along the way we're providing a fun way to generate food for our respective food banks. ’L Locally, the Food Baa* of South Central. Michigan and Kalamazoo's Loaves an4 Fishes food bank will be the recipients of the. Wings Stadium cotlection. The Food Bank of South Central Michigan, is a United Way-supported agency. The Food, Bank and Loaves aad Fishes ate members of. Second Harvest and the Food Bank Council of Michigan. J YMCA Mens Basketball Standings CLupa W-L Union Bank......................................................... 3-1 Carpenters Plumbing........................................ 3-1 Riverbend...... ..................................................... 2-2 Carts Market...................................................... 2-2 Iron Heads........................................................... 1-3 Ag. Boys.............................................................. 1-3 A League Petersons............................... —......................... 3-0 NAC......................................................................34) Hamiltons Excavating..................................... 1-2 Blairs Landscaping.......................................... 1-3 ISG....................................................................... 0-3 Reurftr B League: Minor Hearing Aid Center......................................... 5-0 Viking...................................................................3-1 Larry Poll Realt) .......................................... 1-2 Hastings Drill Team.......................................... 1-3 Pennock Hospital.............................................. 0-4 B League: Major Lakewood Merchants...................................... 3-0 Clearview Professional....................................1-2 Hastings Merchants.......................................... 1-2 Bosley Pharmacy.............................................. 1-2 « C League — Riverbend 40 vs. CarpenterC Plumbing 53; Iron Heads 32 vs. Cart's* Market 49; Ag. Boys 29 vs. Union Bank 39? B Minor League — Viking 57 vs. Hasting* Doll Team 48; Pennock Hospital 37 vs. Hear­ ing Aid Center 45; Larry Poll Realty 66 vi! Hearing Aid Center 69 B M^jor League — Hastings Merchants 61 vs. Lakewood Merchants 67; Bosley Phar­ macy 57 vs. Clearview Professional Center 45. A League - ISG 73 vs. NAC 84; Hanultow Excavating 72 vs. Blairs Landscaping 70. J YMCA Adutt~J Indoor Soccer Team ! W-L-t Green................................................................34M) Black................................................................. 2-1-0 Gray................................................................... 1-2-0 Red.................................................................... 0-3-CT �The Hastings Banner — Thursday. December 29. 1994 — Page 13 Nashville man gets year in jail on assault charge ■ A 35-year-old Nashville man convicted of assaulting a woman and tollicting serious ■ •jury on her last year was sentenced Thursday m Barry County Circuit Court lo 12 months in jail and two yea -s of probaoon ■ Joseph J Carpenter was .’Iso ordered to pay a SI.000 fine Carpenter was found guilty of the aggra vhted assault charge by a jury Nos 18 after a four-day trial He had been charged with two counts of first-degree criminal sexual conduct, pun tillable by up to life in prison The jury acquitted him of one count and reduced the second one the assault charge i In other recent court business: • A 38-year-old Battle Creek man stood mute lo charges he possessed a sawed-ofT shotgun and methamphetamines in November Not guilty pleas were entered on Randy J. Schley’s behalf Schley is charged with possessing a shortbarreled shotgun, which is punishable by up to five years in prison or a $2,500 fine. He is also charged with carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle, a charge with a maxi­ mum sentence of five years in prison or a $2,500 fine He also faces a count of possessing methamphetamines. A pre-trial was set for Jan. 12. • A 25-year-old Hastings man convicted of possessing marijuana in August was sen­ tenced 16 to 24 months in prison Stephen M Lesick was also sentenced to sene 90 days on a drunk driving charge fhe sentences are to be served concur­ rently. Lesick was also ordered to pay $1,500 in fines and costs He pleaded guilty in November to a charge of possessing marijuana, second of­ fense. and a charge of drunk driving as part of a plea agreement with the prosecutor’s office In exchange, the Barry County Prosecu­ tor’s Office will drop a case pending in 56th District Court and a charge thal Lesick is a habitual offender, third offense Lesick told lhe court during his plea that he had been drinking in a local tavern and was stopped by police when he was driving down Broadway. He had a .14 percent blood alcohol level, he said • A not guilty plea was entered for 39year-old Plainwell man accused of manu­ facturing marijuana tn July. Gerald A. Taylor is charged with manu­ facturing marijuana, a felony punishable by up to four yean in prison or a $2,000 fine, Dorothy Goiae. tint vice president of the United Nations Association of Michigan, win apeta ar ibe 'Fka Friday" Lunch and Leant Forum from none Kt 1 pun. Friday. Jb 6 ■ the Thomas Jefferson Hall In Hasttags. Golxe of St. Jose;a will talk about lhe Cairo Interna tonal Conference on popula­ tion and development, which she attended last summer. A goal of that conference waa to try to get all the countries to agree on bow to limit lhe population explosion. Her talk will include the problems tha surfaced m the conference. including those pertaining tothe third world coxatriea. Goiae previously was the secretary ot the All Congress. Michigan Division and served on the Congress of Racial Equality in Demit In Washington DC. abe was secre­ tary to the Yugoslav delegate to lhe United Nanons While Jvtag in New Jersey. Goto was a YWCA ooard member and In Pennsylvania was Involved with the International Wom­ en's League for Peace A Freedom. In Oklahoma sbe served on the National Board of the National Woman's Party and the stale Board and Tulsa Oklahomans for Equal Rights Amendment. Sbe was a mem­ ber of the National Board of Homemakerfor the Equal Rtgi.ri Amendment and worked with the Fnendslu - Force Exchange or both. The count is charged as a second offense, which doubles the maximum penal­ ty possible A Jan. 12 pre-trial was set. Program Gdae fomded the Southwestern Michigan Women's Political Coalition, which cur­ rently has 200 members Sbe also serves on the Peace Task Force sponsored by lhe Berrien County Council of Churches and is a board member of both the Berrien Umtarlan-Untversalist Fellowship and the txague of Women Voters in Berrien Canny. hl Michigan. Goiae fouided lhe Teen-Age • A 33-year-old Plainwell woman con­ victed of maliciously causing more than $100 in damage to some furniture in July was sentenced to one year in jail and five years of probation. Sherry L. Arkwnghi was also sentenceo Pay hike for road commissioners Dorothy Golze The Lunch and Leam series is sponsored by the Barry County Democratic Party and is open all interested people. 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January ONLY)_____________________ 3rd or Friday January 6th THANK 8.30am-4:30pm or leave VANCE message al 1-80(^899 0350 Welcome Wagon Interaauonal Inc EOE YOU OFFICER • A 33-y. ar-old Hastings man convicted of attempting lo forge a signature on an automobile tide was sentenced to 40 to 60 months in prison Clifford W. Sayer 11 was also ordered to pay $3,200 in restitution ludge Shuster said he gave Sayer lhe maximum possible sentence because he is a "dangerous, menacing person." He said society is better off with Sayer in prison and it will give him lime to grow up. Sayer pleaded guilty to the attempted forgery charge as pan of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop the other charges pending against Sayer, including stalking, forgery, breaking and entering, larceny in a building, and re­ ceiving and concealing more than $100 in stolen property. The police found the marijuana on the car seat in a baggie, he said. 1st. Friday to feature U.N.Association speaker Employment Service and Teenage Tutorial Program winch paired teen tutors with ele­ mentary students Sbe also instituted 'cred­ its' for volunteer work performed. Sbe sod her busband. Roy. a recently re­ tired president of a Benton Harbor engineermg company, have three grown children who are all engineers. 'Every time Roy was promoted, we moved lo another sure.' Goiae said. to five years of probation on a charge of maliciously causing more than SUM) m dam­ age to a building in August The sentences are to be served consecu­ tively. Judge Richard Shuster said Arkwright s jail sentence can be interrupted by her en­ rollment tn a structured residential treatment program, but she must either be in a pro­ gram or tn jail. He also ordered Arkwright to pay $4,050 in restitution and S3JOOO in fines and costs Atkwright pleaded guilty to lhe first de­ straction charge and no contest to the other charge as part of a plea agreement with lhe prosecutor’s office. In exchange, the prosecutor agreed to drop two counts of breaking and entering, and a count of entering without breaking which were pending against Arkwnghi The three Bvry County Road Conunlas.oo memben will each get $1,000 yearly p«y Mkre ta 1995. The road cnmmtwimen have not received a pay raiae xince 1984, Commiulooer Sandy Jamea aaid Tueaday aftenxxxi. The tacreaae. which bring, each member'a aalary to $3,400 per year, waa approved Tueaday by the County Board at Conuniaxiooen. The road conxnaaaionen' aalariea are paid out of the Road ConuWaaioo budget. The increaae will amount to a total of $3,000 a year from that budget. Some police depts, feel drop in activity over Christmas Area police aay the holiday reason is usually accompanied by a drop off In the amount of crime around Barry County. While aome departments felt the ex­ pected let-up in activity this year, the Chriatmas weekend was almost business aa usual for others Deputy Chief Michael Leedy of the Hastings City Police said activity this Christmas weekend was 'about average" for this time at year The department bandied only 22 com­ plaints over the holiday weekend. Four of those compiatats led to arrests, all of which were aleotoFrelaaed. be said, adding that two of tboee woe driving incidenu -AH ta an. generally it waa quiet.' said Leedy. Most of die complaints were non-criminal calls, like helping people locked out cf their cars and investigating false burglary alarms and reported suspicious situations. Leedy said. These general complaints ac­ counted for most of the activity oo Ctrlal­ mas Day. There were a couple of domestic com­ plaints. as well. Police said domestic compitanu go on the rise with an increase in drinking ora the holidays Sharon Rich, a dispatcher at me Michi­ gan Stale Police post to Hastings, said this Christmas was one of the busiest in a long time for me troopers at the post. The troopers bandied 19 incidents over lhe weekend But in add.tion lo the usual domestic problems and general assists, the troopers also policed two larcenies, an as sank, and several accidents, including one on Chrinmas Day dial tojwed dare people. Rich said She said thal activity usually drops off for the troopers around the Chnstmas sea­ son. 'Generally it's pretty slow ora the holi­ days—you hare more minor complaints.' she said. Central Dispatch reported 89 calls around the county ora the weekend, with 58 listed on Christmas Eve and 31 on Christmas Day. Now that Christmas has passed, police agencies are getting ready for Ibe approaching New Year s weekend Though there are traditionally a large nuntoer cf parties lo celebrate New Years. Leedy said people hare become conscious of the dangers of drunk driving. Tve seen ora the last few yean an ac­ tual decline to drunk driving arrests over New Years. He said that even when people hare too much to drink, they make other arrange­ ments these days Ban also help by calling for rides and serving food to help cuslooters digest lhe alcohol, be said POLICE BEAT: Lake O man, two others hurt in crash CASTLETON TWP. — A 28-year-oM Lake Odessa man and an Evart couple were hun Christmas Day in a car-van crash on M-66 south < f Stale Road, said troopers al the Michigan Slue Police post in Hastings Timothy D. Bishop, of 625 Second Si., was driving north on M-66 at 4:40 pjn. when he hit a northbound van driven by Henry D. Wirt, 63, troopers said. Police said Bishop was traveling at a high rale of speed and was all over the road before he hit Wirt. Wirt tried to g *t his vehicle off the roadway before he was struck, troopers said. After lhe collision. Bisbop s car went off the road, hit a highway sign and sheered off a power utility pole, troopers said. Wirt's van also went off the road, hit a mailbox, then rolled over, they said. Bishop, Wirt, and Win's passenger. Florence B. Wirt. 63, were all uken to Pennock Hospital for their injuries. They were treated and released. Troopers said alcohol was a factor in the accident. Three vehicles vandalized THORNAPPLE TWP — Barry County Sheriff's deputies report three vehicles parked juxi outside of Middleville suffered about $1500 in damage when they were vandalized recently. The damage wax reported Dec. 15. deputies said. The vehicles, two vans and a station wagon, were parked to the area at State and Irving roads, police said. Vandals smashed windows, headlights, tail lights and other pans of the vehicles, deputies said. Radio Shack robbed I CASTINGS — Burglars robbed the Radio Shack in Hastings last week. Hastings City police said. The wore, located at 103 W. State Si., was broken into between 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1R. and 9 a.m. the next morning, officers said. Stol< n was a large amount of telephone and stereo equipment, as well as items which were c o lay-away or in for repair, police said. A c /mplctc list of the stolen items has not been compiled yet. officers said, and the investigation into the break-in is continuing. Radio stolen from truck YANKEE SPRINGS TWP — A $100 CB radio was stolen last week from a truck parked al a Bartow Lake Road borne, said deputies at the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Two trucks parked at the residence were broken into between 8 p.m. on Monday. Dec. 19. and 4.45 a.m. the next day. Nothing was taken from the other truck, however, police said. During the same time frame, an antenna was stolen from a car parked at another Barlow Lake home, deputies said. They said thieves cut the antenna off the car. Thieves steal food stamps from car HASTINGS — Hastings City police report $106 in food stamps were stolen Tueaday, Dec. 20. from a car parked at the K mart parking lot. The stamps were taken between noon and 5 p.m., police said. The victims told police they left the food stamps above the visor, went into the store and then returned to find the stamps missing. Bellevue man hurt in crash ASSYRIA TWP. — A pickup truck crash on M-66 Monday. Dec. 19. injured a 62year-okj Bellevue man, state police at the Hastings post report. Cecil B. Cowles was driving north on M-66 near Wolf Road at 10:55 a.m. when be went off the left side of the road, bit a mailbox and an embankment, then went air-bora and sneered a large tree off at n ne feet high, troopers said. They said Cowles may have lost control due to a medical problem. He was taken to the Battle Creek Health System’s Community site where be was treated and released Dec. 22. Pallet forks stolen HASTINGS TWP. — A set of pallet fortu was stolen from a Coats Grove Road home Tuesday. Dec. 20. said Barry County Sheriff’s deputies. The victim told deputies the $800 forks were stolen from his forte lift. Roll-over injures Lake O man IRVING TWP. — A rollover accident at the intersection of Grange and Wood School roads Friday injured a 35-year-old 1-akc Odessa man. report deputies at the Barry County Sheriff's Department. Vaughn R. Shade, of 204 Maple Street, was driving east on Grange at 2 a.m when be slid through the stop sign at the intersection, went across Wood School and rolled over, deputies said. Shade, who was not wearing a seal bell, was injured in the crash, police said. He sought his own treatment. Deputies said they ticketed Shade for driving too fast and for not wearing his seat belt. Burglars hit Delton home BARRY TWP. — Troopers at the Michigan State Police post in Hastings report a shotgun and two gold necklaces were stolen from a Delton home Dec. 9. Burglars broke into the Grove Street home through lhe front door sometime between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.. troopers said. Hastings man hurt in auto mishap THORNAPPLE TWP. — A 23-year-old Hastings man was bun Dec. 21. ta an auto mishap <m Slate Road, just east of Robertson Road. Barry County Sheriffs deputies said. Johnnie R. Hicks Jr., of 801 Willits Road, was driving west on State at 5:25 am. when be fell asleep, deputies said. Hicks said he woke up and tried lo correct his car s course, but swerved acroa Ibe roadway and went off the pavement. Deputies said he hit nine poles before coming to rest in a fence They said Hicks was hurt, but sought his own treatment He was ticketed for failing lo use due care and caution, deputies said. �P«Q« 14 - The Hastings Banner - Thursday, December 29. 1994 Who Will It Be? 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Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Description An account of the resource <strong>The Hastings Public Library wishes to thank Smith Imaging of Rockford, MI for their work digitizing the Hastings Banner.</strong><br /><br /><strong>The Library also wishes to thank all of the community members who donated money to support our digitizing efforts.<br /><br />The Banner Overview:</strong><br />The Hastings Banner newspaper has been published in Hastings, Michigan since 1856. The following history highlights are taken from Richard Cook's history as published in the 1956 Centennial Edition of The Hastings Banner, and recapped by Esther Walton in her From Time to Time column in The Banner dated April 12, 1984.<br /><br /><strong>Links to online copies of the paper follow the history section.<br /></strong><strong><br /><br /><br />Searching the paper:<br /></strong>The Banner, and all other PDF files on this history portal, are fully searchable. To search:<br /><ol><li>Click on the magnifying glass search icon in the upper right.</li> <li>Enter your search term(s) in the simple search box and press Enter or click on Search.</li> <li>Any PDF file on the site that contains your term(s) should be listed. Do not use the Advanced Search.</li> </ol><strong>See <a href="https://www.barrycountyhistoryportal.org/files/original/676/How_To_Use_Online_Newspapers_8x11.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">How to Use Online Newspapers</a> for more information about using and searching online newspapers.</strong><br /><br />-----------------------<br /><strong>The Banner History</strong>:<br />C.S. Burton &amp; Co. were listed as the proprietors of the "Republican Banner", which first appeared here on May 1, 1856, with Dr. C. S. Burton as the publisher and Norman Bailey as editor.<br /><br />Publication office was on the second floor of the Rower Block, whose address was given as "corner of State and Church"; which corner was not specified.<br /><br />The objective of this publication was to win support for the newly created Republican party and thus counteract the influence of the Barry County Pioneer, a Democratic journal that had been published here since 1851. No copies of the first three issues of The Banner were saved.<br /><br />Make-up on the first journal corresponded with a pattern typical of most local journals then published. Page one contained a few columns of advertising, fiction (often a continued story), and a short feature of no particular news value. Page one was the "literary" page.<br /><br />Page two contained the editorial barbs, along with state news, political articles, Washington items and news of the national and territorial giovernments. Page three contained a few items of local news, sandwiched inbetween the local and foreign news.<br /><br />Page four was usually solid with advertising and as such was the editor's "bread and butter" page....Locally it was the pattern until the early 1880s.<br /><br />Several changes in ownership and management occurred during the first two years of publication, with J. M. Nevins taking over ownership interests on July 16, 1857. With the issue of May 7, 1862, "The Republican Banner" became "The Hastings Banner". Editor Nevins thought the village had developed sufficiently during the past several years to merit this recognition.<br /><br />Another major change in the management of The Banner came when Nevins sold the newspaper to George M. Dewey of Niles on March 14, 1866, who then took over as editor and publisher. Dewey, an ardent Republican and somewhat of a crusader, gave considerable space to editorial comment and party affairs and also directed pointed paragraphs against the saloons and local traffic in liquor. Dewey was the grandfather of Thomas E. Dewey, Republican presidential nominee in 1944 and 1948. Editor Dewey on May 4, 1870 changed the format (and name) of the paper to "Hastings Republican Banner". <br /><br />A fire in December 1883 burned The Banner plant (located in the middle of the block on the north side of State St. across from the courthouse). Files and back issues from August 1880 to December 1883 and the January 4, 1884 issues are missing.<br /><br />The Banner was purchased by Marshall L. Cook and George Bower on July 21, 1880. They changed the name to "The Hastings Banner". M. L. Cook soon became the sole owner and remained so until July 7, 1887 when Albert Nishern (M. L.'s brother-in-law) joined him. Albert Nishern sold his interest on November 6, 1889 to William Cook (M. L.'s younger brother).<br /><br />The Cook brothers partnership held together (56 years) ... Richard Cook followed his father into the newspaper business, and Richard's son William joined him. So the Cook family ownership continued for 85 years, from 1880 to 1974, when Richard and William sold the paper to High Fullerton. J-Ad Graphics became the owners of "The Hastings Banner" in August of 1981. Text A resource consisting primarily of words for reading. 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Title A name given to the resource Hastings Banner Published 1994 Subject The topic of the resource Newspaper.HastingsBanner Type The nature or genre of the resource PDF Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource varies within year published Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NoC-NC/1.0/ Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. Hastings Public Library and J-Ad Graphics Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available J-Ad Graphics Date Accepted Date of acceptance of the resource. Examples of resources to which a Date Accepted may be relevant are a thesis (accepted by a university department) or an article (accepted by a journal). ongoing Description An account of the resource Hastings Banner Published 1994. 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